Chapter 144 The Power of Unreserved Faith
The high priest of the Demon Clan quickly calculated the benefits of having Xi'er as his master.
Indeed, the first master he recognized was the feather fan.
Because the feather fan showed him those tutorials on environment and survival, he discovered hope that could completely change the future of the Fairy Clan.
In his eyes, she was like a goddess, so he truly regarded her as his faith.
But after calming down, he realized that Yu Shan was not the only one who knew that knowledge.
For example, this little girl in front of me is a direct descendant of Yu Shan. Yu Shan would definitely pass on everything he knew to her.
In other words, Xi'er can also teach those kinds of knowledge to the people of the Ximo tribe.
And most importantly, if Xi'er becomes his master, the feather fan will be equivalent to half of his master, and he can learn from her just the same.
Furthermore, Xi'er is only seven years old and has already reached the second level of the Asking Heaven Realm. With such monstrous talent and comprehension, she can be considered the child with the greatest potential in the Misty Heaven Realm.
If such a prodigy can grow up safely, he will surely become the strongest in his own right.
If such a child were in their Demon Clan, he would definitely groom him as a candidate for the next High Priest.
At that moment, a bold idea suddenly popped into Zi Ling's mind.
If Xi'er can truly succeed as the next High Priest of the Ximo Clan, then their Ximo Clan will surely create the most glorious history.
At this thought, he couldn't help but feel his blood boil.
For this grand goal, it's worth taking a risk today.
Xi'er noticed that Zi Ling's body in the cage was suddenly enveloped in a faint purple mist.
She had seen the gray mist summoned by the Fairy Clan before, but she had never seen such a pale purple mist.
She panicked immediately: "Grandpa Ling, what are you doing?"
"Young master, as you wish, I am offering my soul to condense the Soul Pearl for you." Zi Ling's voice seemed to drift from afar, giving it a very ethereal feel.
Xi'er was a little scared and didn't know whether to turn around and run away or stay here.
Ultimately, her inherent adventurous spirit made her stay put.
The purple mist grew thicker and thicker, slowly gathering together and condensing into a purple, transparent bead.
This bead is dazzling to look at, like a bottomless abyss that seems to suck in one's soul.
As the pale purple mist gradually gathered, the bead became more and more solid, slowly condensing from the size of an adult's fist to the size of a longan seed.
In the center of the bead is a small, purplish-gold sphere about the size of a mung bean, which keeps spinning, making the whole bead look gorgeous and noble.
The high priest gently pushed the purple bead from his chest and sent it to Xi'er from a distance.
"Young master, please spare a wisp of your spiritual energy and infuse it into it," he said softly.
Following his instructions, Xi'er infused a wisp of spiritual energy into it, and the next second, she sensed a mysterious connection.
It was as if she had godlike control over Zi Ling before her, able to decide life and death at will.
The purple soul bead silently disappeared into her sea of consciousness, but with a thought, it reappeared in her palm.
"The soul sacrifice is complete, young master. From now on, Zi Ling will be loyal to you to the death and serve you faithfully." The high priest knelt down and prostrated himself before her.
Xi'er was startled and hurriedly said, "Grandpa Ling, please get up quickly. It will shorten your lifespan if someone your age kneels before me."
A smile appeared on Zi Ling's lips, but when she raised her head, her expression changed to one of respect.
This little master may look like a little devil, but he is actually a kind and generous child.
Offering the Soul Pearl to her was probably the best decision he ever made in his life.
The next second, golden light of faith flowed from the high priest, turning into a trickle that flowed continuously around Xi'er, dyeing her entire body golden.
Compared to the faith power previously offered to the feather fan, this is more intense and purer; it is the light emanating from the unreserved faith power from the depths of the soul.
Sensing such a strong light of faith, Yu Shan woke up from her dream. She jumped up and flew towards the place where the feeling came from.
Surrounded by the light of faith, Xi'er experienced for the first time in her life the ultimate comfort and warmth that the power of faith brings.
Like the warm afternoon sun of spring bathing your whole body, like a mother's soft hand gently stroking your cheek, like a fetus stretching out its tiny hands and feet, swimming freely in the womb...
"So this is the power of faith! Boundless gentleness, yet incredibly powerful," Xi'er murmured to herself.
As Yu Shan stepped into Bo Yiyan's laboratory, a certain guess already formed in her mind.
Seeing the purple, seaweed-like curled mark on Xi'er's forehead, he became even more certain of his guess.
"Xi'er, you're incredibly audacious!" Yu Shan exclaimed angrily.
During the day, when she wanted to make a pact with the high priest, everyone dissuaded her, considering that the demon race was, after all, a different race, and no one knew whether there was a trap hidden in the pact.
So she gave up for the time being.
She thought she would learn more about the Demon Clan and consider this matter later, but she didn't expect that Xi'er would come and make a contract with her so quickly.
"High Priest, shouldn't you give me a reasonable explanation for this?" Feather Fan turned to look at the High Priest, her eyes cold and dangerous.
Zi Ling had no doubt that if his answer did not satisfy her, she would kill him immediately!
"Please believe me that I have no ill intentions toward my young master."
She held the servant's soul bead in her hand, capable of ending the servant's life at any moment.
His first words were an attempt to dispel her murderous intent.
A person in a fit of rage is unlikely to have the patience to listen to his explanation.
Upon hearing his words, Xi'er quickly summoned the purple soul bead.
Yu Shan, being a man of great experience, sensed a strong life force emanating from the Soul Pearl and realized that he was not lying.
Seeing that she remained silent, Zi Ling continued, "This servant has been to many planets and collected many rare and precious materials, which can help young master break through the limits of this world in the future."
These words stirred something within Yu Shan.
For tens of thousands of years, no cultivator in the Misty Heaven Realm has ascended to immortality. They are stuck at the peak of the Heavenly Realm, making no further progress until they exhaust their lifespan and die.
"You speak so well, why haven't you taken it a step further yourself?" Yu Shan said calmly.
“As the High Priest of the Demon Clan, it is my inescapable responsibility to lead my people out of hunger and ensure the continuation of our race,” Zi Ling said.
Under the cold gaze of the feather fan, Zi Ling honestly explained all the reasons why he chose Xi'er.
He could have chosen to lie and say more nice things, but if he wanted Yu Shan's help, he had to show the utmost sincerity.
Otherwise, once the lie is exposed, the future hopes of their Demon Clan will be shattered.
"Are you crazy? You actually want Xi'er to be the next High Priest of your Ximo clan?" Yu Shan exclaimed in shock.
"That's right. Although she is of a different race, she is exceptionally talented and has a limitless future."
I believe that among my people, there is no one stronger than her.
Most importantly, she believed that our looting out of hunger was not inherently evil.
She treated us like people just like you, not like demons who only know how to kill. "When Zi Ling mentioned Xi'er, her eyes were filled with boundless love and respect.
He didn't treat her like an easy child to fool, but respected her from the bottom of his heart.
“I agree to this. But next, you’d better be able to convince Xiaobai, Achen, and your Uncle Bo.” Yu Shan said, looking at Xi’er.
As a former candidate for Holy Maiden of the Holy Witch Clan, Yu Shan left her parents at a very young age and lived with several other candidates for Holy Maiden.
In her view, girls should be able to be independent and self-reliant as long as they have the ability, instead of being pampered like hothouse flowers.
However, she is clearly the only one who holds this view.
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