Chapter 121 A Gentle Kiss
When Song Chi finished her cultivation, Song Yun and the other two had already finished their cultivation as well. Su Yu and the other members of the Dragon and Phoenix clans had also greatly benefited from the Dragon Pool Phoenix Fire; not only were their Dragon and Phoenix true bloodlines activated, but their cultivation levels also increased by several realms. Furthermore, Su Yu and the other three hadn't even experienced the tribulation of the Nascent Soul stage, and had instead ascended to the Ascension Immortal realm.
The Dragon and Phoenix clans truly lived up to their reputation as a wolf-slaying group. When the tribulation lightning struck down upon Su Yu and his companions at the Immortal Realm, the four of them not only showed no fear but instead leaped into the air, eager to confront the tribulation head-on. However, having already transformed into a golden dragon and a fire phoenix, they were still being beaten like electrocuted grasshoppers amidst the tribulation, yet they still managed to burst into loud laughter. Of course, only Su Xi, the madwoman, laughed wildly like this; the other three still maintained their dragon and phoenix appearances.
The Venerables of the Dragon and Phoenix clans actually looked at each other with an air of 'this child has great potential,' nodding and exchanging glances. They seemed to wish the tribulation lightning would be even more intense! This made the other Venerables' faces twitch uncontrollably, and Song Chi even secretly cursed his master as a madman.
Speaking of which, she had a deep impression of the wild, untamed gaze in the eyes of the Dragon and Phoenix clan ancestors, a gaze that seemed to possess a natural, fervent thirst for danger. She guessed that the Dragon and Phoenix clans were inherently free-spirited and wild, passionately craving danger and excitement, which was why they nearly perished in the ancient wars, leaving only remnants to survive to this day. To be honest, they were indeed somewhat mad.
Of course, Song Chi wasn't too concerned about that at the moment; she had a concern. The Golden Scroll had said the Spirit Realm only had twenty years, and indeed, the Spirit Realm's barrier had already been broken. That meant everyone was still only at the early stage of the Flying Immortal Realm. Did she really want them to fight and comprehend the Dao simultaneously within the secret realm? That would be utterly inhuman!
Then Zuiyun Sanren laughed. "Wait, there's going to be a tiny little commotion soon!"
Upon hearing his words, "just a tiny bit," Song Chi immediately became wary. "I'm telling you," he thought, "don't cause any more trouble!"
The next moment, her worries were in vain. The phoenix tree in the Phoenix Fire Land suddenly burst into flames, causing the Phoenix Clan Venerables standing nearby to feel their hearts clench with heartache, murmuring words like, "This is our clan's most precious treasure."
Then, Su Qiwu's red-clad figure was dragged and violently thrown into the sea of fire. At that moment, the flames burned even more fiercely, seemingly melting into a deep hole. If it weren't for the abundant immortal light within, to be honest, even a cultivator at the Ascending Immortal Realm would have suffered severe burns from this phoenix fire, which was powerful enough to melt a person.
While everyone hesitated, a colorful phoenix soared into the sky, its wings shimmering with iridescent light. Its tail feathers were dazzlingly beautiful and were seven-colored.
The faces of the Phoenix Clan Venerables twitched, then lit up with joy, then twitched violently again. The Dragon Clan Venerables couldn't help but laugh out loud, while the others were at a loss for words.
After all, it is said that the seven-colored phoenix can become an emperor, a legend about the phoenix clan that has been passed down to this day. But the seven-colored phoenix must have gone through calamities and been reborn from the ashes. Previously, Su Qiwu was thrown into a sea of fire, and the phoenix fire almost melted him. His transformation from that state is probably the origin of being reborn from the ashes?
What made everyone want to laugh was that Su Qiwu was, after all, merely a remnant of the Phoenix Clan's bloodline. To be honest, the Phoenix Clan's bloodline was so thin it was almost negligible, considering that the Su family had only once intermarried with the royal family of the Canghai Kingdom ten thousand years ago. Yet, Su Qiwu, at the young age of ten, had awakened the true Phoenix bloodline through a fortuitous encounter, causing quite a stir in the cultivation world about the Ji family of the Canghai Kingdom.
Good heavens, the Phoenix Clan's ruler has actually come from the Su family, whose bloodline is incredibly diluted. Therefore, although everyone didn't show it on the surface, seeing the expressions of those Venerables from the Canghai Immortal Dynasty—wanting to be happy yet unable to hold back their twitching—they couldn't help but secretly want to laugh.
Song Chi was still admiring the dazzling seven-colored phoenix when suddenly its lively phoenix eyes caught her gaze, and then it came over with a knowing smile. "Song Chi?" The tone was questioning, and the laughter was playful.
She was 100% certain that it would be the same tone as that jerk she'd been with since kindergarten and all the way through college.
As she looked over in surprise to confirm his gaze, Zuiyun Sanren solemnly reminded her, "Alright, what follows is the extremely precious Phoenix Tree Realm. Every second is precious, as one day in the Phoenix Tree Realm is equivalent to ten years in the Enlightenment Realm. Senior sisters, you must work hard! You only have ten days left to advance to the late stage of the Flying Immortal Realm!"
Instantly, a seven-colored light enveloped Song Chi and his group of destined individuals and protectors, and a protective barrier formed by the firelight enveloped them. Song Chi felt a profound sense of the vicissitudes of life well up in his chest, and without hesitation, he swallowed a fragrant orchid and began meditating to comprehend the Dao. The others also sensed this profound mystery and, without delay, swallowed their own herbs and began their own meditation.
Those outside the fire-lit barrier couldn't see the faces of the figures, only sensing their enlightened forms, their spiritual veins flowing like mountains and rivers, brimming with Daoist wisdom. Then, every other day, they would simultaneously consume a celestial herb, and with each passing day, the flow of their spiritual veins became smoother, and the Daoist aura more enduring.
The others are doing well, but currently, only Venerable Xueqiao has reached the middle to late stages of the Flying Immortal Realm. This is thanks to his master's guidance, which gave him this opportunity. Therefore, he could see that Song Chi and the others' realms were increasing, and he couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement. He was also genuinely happy for Song Chi, as she had benefited from the protection of those Dao protectors and had the spiritual realm to improve her realm.
However, recalling his master's words, this girl seemed to have a significant background. Xueqiao Venerable's joy was immediately halved. He actually felt that he hoped Song Chi would live a peaceful and happy life as a wealthy and leisurely person. This girl possessed that relaxed quality she had described in her new term. If this child was also a protector, then the final secret realm… might be a bit dangerous. This was undeniably worrying.
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye. Although their cultivation had genuinely improved, Song Chi had a lingering sense that they had been forced to grow too quickly by the ascended immortals. After all, she felt her mental state hadn't yet reached the required level; she hadn't yet attained that naturally transcendent state. However, she also knew that the cultivation world couldn't afford to wait. The time that the evil spirits gave cultivators was inherently limited. If it weren't for the rewriting of the rules of time by Immortal Lord Qiongyu, each outbreak of evil spirits would likely have resulted in the entire cultivation world being ravaged by bloodshed and devastation before the most elite disciples of this generation had even matured.
Therefore, what must be faced must be faced. Both Jin Juan and Zuiyun Sanren hinted that a top-secret and powerful plan had already been made for the Evil King in the final secret realm. Her next task was to lure the Evil King into the inescapable net and kill him. Zuiyun Sanren, as someone with experience, confidently stated that when he killed the Evil King, there were no mishaps; everything proceeded according to plan, and he even easily defeated the Evil King single-handedly without waiting for any protectors. Since she said so, she would trust him a little.
However, as the tenth Heavenly Spirit Realm was about to open, she had thought she still had time to give Mo Shubai the zither and the two spirit seals given to her by the Dragon and Phoenix clans. After all, in the book, Mo Shubai was supposed to suffer irreparable injuries on this journey, but in the book, it was Mo Shubai and Cui Luoying who were helping Cui Xue Ruo kill the Evil King. This time… the danger probably wasn't on his side, but on hers. But what if! She still had to give the immortal treasure to Mo Shubai no matter what. At this point, she could no longer bear the pain of losing Mo Shubai.
However, as soon as the spiritual realm was breached, a huge hole immediately appeared in the deep sea ahead. Song Chi watched helplessly as he was pulled in by the immense spiritual power; it was undoubtedly the entrance to the last secret realm.
"Go to hell!" she cursed angrily. In her mind, she frantically declared that she would only agree to the mission if Mo Shubai allowed her to give him the treasure; otherwise, they should just destroy it. Only after Zuiyun Sanren soothed her, promising to let the two meet at the very beginning of the secret realm, did her anger subside.
This time, Venerable Xueqiao heard Song Chi's curse clearly again, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He feared the child was unaware of his potential role as a protector, and only hoped that Heaven would grant her a safe return. After this journey, the records indicated that the Flying Immortal Platform would be unsealed without any danger. It was probably no longer relevant to this girl; at that time, she could finally live the peaceful life she had longed for. Venerable Xueqiao had truly and sincerely prayed for his two disciples' safe return.
Passing through countless layers of clouds, one looks down upon a vast continent. The golden scroll reveals that this is the lost continent that sank millions of years ago; in reality, it was the final training ground of the Jade Immortal Lord Qiongyu.
The three side halls no longer exist here. The main quest of the destined one is actually to slay the Evil King. However, Cui Xue Ruo does need to obtain a jade pendant that unlocks the Flying Immortal Palace, which is naturally unrelated to Song Chi.
She landed amidst a lush, verdant forest. Without Zuiyun Sanren's prompting, she already sensed Mo Shubai. Moreover, that sense actually came from the Immortal Phoenix Wutong Pipa crafted by Xie Lanqing. Xie Lanqing truly lived up to her reputation as a grandmaster-level weapon crafting master; for such a spiritual artifact to resonate with its master meant it undoubtedly possessed a weapon spirit.
Song Chi immediately began her rapid ascent to the southeast. At her current level, traversing countless mountains and rivers was incredibly easy for her. Mo Shubai, however, somehow sensed her presence and was also traveling in her direction.
This stirred a surge of emotion within her, a bittersweet feeling mixed with joy. A flood of feelings welled up within her, making her travel even faster. Just before nightfall, the two finally met, separated by several mountains. At this moment, in reality, a single leap was enough for them to meet.
For some unknown reason, Song Chi instead channeled his spiritual power and flew towards Mo Shubai. Mo Shubai seemed to share the same sentiment, and he too flew towards him like a startled swan.
Upon reaching him, she landed on the slope of the vast mountain range, while Mo Shubai stood atop the peak. For some reason, she felt like an ordinary person, lifting her skirt and rushing towards the stunning figure in blue. At that moment, all she seemed to want was to be like a mortal, to be embraced by her beloved.
It wasn't that she necessarily wanted a romantic, dramatic run like in a Japanese drama; she just wanted to run towards Mo Shubai with a feeling that was almost so bittersweet she wanted to cry.
Mo Shubai walked a short distance, and just as she was about to run towards him, he finally couldn't help but stop and open his arms. He let her, like a swallow returning to its nest, throw herself into his embrace. Mo Shubai even took a slight step back before holding her tightly. She had been waiting for this warm embrace, filled with the sweet scent of lotus, for so long. The longing she had suppressed before surged towards her like a tidal wave. Although she had a thousand words she wanted to ask and say, in the end, because of this embrace, all her words turned into a tender silence.
"Hurry, there's no time left," the spoilsport Zuiyun Sanren urged at this moment.
Although the mission was indeed urgent, Song Chi sniffed and tilted his head back. With a thought, the Dragon and Phoenix Spirit Blood Seal struck Mo Shubai's brow. He was completely unaware of it; the Dragon and Phoenix Ancestor's immortal treasure was truly silent and incredibly powerful.
Mo Shubai's body began to move without wind, as if drawn by a suction force. He was probably used to this power pulling him to protect him, which is why his brows furrowed slightly, but his gaze softened considerably when it fell upon her. "I may not be able to protect you, Third Junior Sister, from now on. If you encounter any danger, hide first and reappear when the storm passes. There's no need to confront the evil spirits directly. Protecting yourself is of utmost importance, Third Junior Sister."
He probably thought that since she wasn't his protector, she wouldn't be in much danger, but in reality... never mind.
Song Chi then pulled out the "Immortal Phoenix and Wutong Pipa" from her sleeve and handed it to Mo Shubai with both hands. "This zither was made for you, Senior Brother. You must be careful from now on, and you must also take good care of yourself." Actually, Song Chi wanted to say that Cui Luoying and the others should risk their lives, and Mo Shubai only needed to fulfill her responsibilities. But Mo Shubai wasn't that kind of person, and such words would be useless, so she naturally wouldn't say them. However, she hoped that Mo Shubai would remember that she would definitely wait for his safe return. At this moment, she was certain that this was the person she wanted to spend her life with.
But this journey might be even more dangerous for her, who knows? She will definitely try her best to survive. Definitely!
"Thank you, Third Junior Sister." Mo Shubai carefully accepted the zither with both hands, gently strumming the strings before storing it in his storage ring. The spiritual energy pulling at him was now even stronger; he couldn't help but open his arms, and Song Chi quickly threw herself into his embrace. He lowered his head and kissed her, but only on her brow. The kiss was deep, as if making a promise.
The merciless spiritual force then pulled Mo Shubai backward into the dark depths beyond the mountains. The figure in the fluttering blue robe seemed to be branded into her heart, causing her a sharp pain. She chased after the mountains for a few steps. Although they already understood each other's feelings and didn't need to say anything, Song Chi still couldn't help but shout out the words that had been choking her heart to the increasingly faint figure in the darkness.
"Senior Brother—!"
Mo Shubai, from a distance, seemed to use his spiritual power to forcefully block the pulling force, and then turned around.
Song Chi couldn't help but smile, and then exclaimed loudly, "I like you, Senior Brother, I've liked you for a long time!"
Mo Shubai's brows and eyes unfolded gently in the night like white plum blossoms in early spring, a smile that was truly captivating. "I have been waiting to say these words for a long time, Third Junior Sister. I have also been in love with you for many years." Immediately, white lotuses bloomed around him, locking onto the pulling force.
In a flash, Song Chi threw herself into his arms. Looking up at him, Mo Shubai smiled slightly, his lips curving into a gentle curve, under her reproachful gaze before lightly kissing her lips. The kiss was tender, tinged with a hint of shyness. But the sensation was fleeting, like a gentle breeze. The next moment, the figure in blue was gone, and the warm embrace dissipated. Only Bai Lian remained, silent in the darkness; Mo Shubai was no longer before her.
Song Chi stood in the darkness for a moment, then heard Zuiyun Sanren's soft voice. "Let's begin the mission, Senior Sister."
Song Chi wiped her damp cheeks with her sleeve. For some reason, the sweetness of the moment brought tears to her eyes. But now, let her begin her mission. She believed she could survive. The plans the golden scroll had suggested seemed foolproof. Those ascended beings were indeed formidable; they had created a complete and inescapable trap for the Evil King.
All she needed to do was simple: reach the designated location. The golden scroll would then release the seal, completely exposing her, the one destined for the underworld, to the probing of evil spirits. The Evil King would certainly come to kill her, for the mission carried by the one destined for the underworld was indeed heavier. Moreover, it was rumored that the soul of the one destined for the underworld was almost like a cultivator facing a sweet and fragrant top-grade spiritual fruit—the most exquisite delicacy in the mortal world, something the Evil King would absolutely desire to devour.
This journey actually spanned almost the entire northern and southern continents, presumably because she absolutely had to see Mo Shubai. Before entering the secret realm, she had already asked Xie Lanqing to craft numerous teleportation scrolls, both short and long-range, but with more short-range ones. This was because countless arrays had been set up on this continent, making it impossible for teleportation scrolls to reach many places. She was currently using short-range scrolls to travel to the northern lands, and even then, she still had to occasionally use her special teleportation abilities for two or three days at a time.
Thus, half a month later, Song Chi arrived at his destination. All preparations proceeded smoothly, with virtually no mishaps. Now, all that remained was for the golden scroll to break its seal, exposing this sweet and fragrant fruit to the evil spirit, and then awaiting the Evil King's arrival. At least, Zuiyun Sanren was absolutely certain that his previous chosen ones, including himself and the other eight, had never made a mistake; the Evil King would definitely come to devour this earthly delicacy.
However, before the golden scroll could be unsealed, it suddenly moved.
"Something's wrong!" The words suddenly appeared.
Zuiyun Sanren also exclaimed, "This is terrible! This time, the Evil King has actually chosen to kill Cui Xue Ruo! How is this possible!"
Immediately, the screen blurred into existence, revealing a colossal figure taller than a mountain, its gray-black body and crimson eyes glaring down like a ferocious god, its gaze filled with indifference, contempt, and arrogance that viewed humans as weak insects. This was undoubtedly the Evil King, and only three figures were battling it. One figure was hidden in the shadows, its features obscured, but even in its ash form, Song Chi recognized the blue-clad figure as Mo Shubai. The other figure, in a white robe adorned with peach blossoms, was none other than Cui Luoying.
In fact, in the book, the two first encountered the Evil King, and then Cui Xue Ruo and her group arrived, almost exhausting all their strength. In reality, it was Cui Luo Ying and Mo Shu Bai who nearly sacrificed their lives to finally kill the Evil King with the power of the Peach Blossom Technique and the Immortal Lotus. Because only their power could effectively deal with the Evil King.
But that was only the power of the Evil King whose Wood Spirit Root had not been unsealed, less than one-tenth of the power of the current one.
Song Chi felt dizzy and his heart ached as if it were being scorched by lava. The next moment, he tore up a scroll and began to rush back.
However, even with the shorter route, it would still take her fifteen days to get back, and by then…
Song Chi shouted sternly, "Release the long-distance scroll transfer!"
"In this way, our plan to kill the Evil King..."
Song Chi, his face flushed with anger, roared, "What use are all these arrangements now!"
The Evil King is no longer here. Drunken Cloud Hermit immediately clenched his teeth and sighed, "Very well, I'll lift the restrictions. Thus—"
“I know that now the only way is to fight the evil king. Don’t worry, even if I die, I will kill that evil king.”
The moment the restrictions were lifted, Song Chi tore open the long-range teleportation scroll, and his figure immediately soared between the mountains and rivers. The teleportation scroll crafted by Xie Lanqing was clearly not on the same level as the teleportation scrolls with greatly diminished spiritual power that had survived and were now treasured by various forces.
Even traversing the north and south continents would only take a quarter of an hour.
But that evil king was clearly very cunning and powerful, having even blocked off a section of the road, making it impossible to use teleportation scrolls. However, at this point, it would only take a little over half an hour to travel to the site of the great battle using divine speed.
While Song Chi was rushing on his way, Zuiyun Sanren was also frantically searching for protectors.
But soon she heard him cursing and the golden scroll constantly displaying the words "Evil spirits are attacking here" and "Also here".
Then, Zuiyun Sanren cursed impatiently. "This time, the Evil King seems to have a brain, ten percent..." He swallowed the last two words, probably afraid of disrupting her morale. But since the Evil King didn't follow the predetermined route to the Heavenly Net to his death, Song Chi had already come to this realization. After all, this was an extremely difficult instance that only occurred once every million years. She had been inexplicably anxious before even arriving at the secret realm; otherwise, why would she have felt so bittersweet when rushing towards Mo Shubai? At that time, she subconsciously had a feeling that this trip might be her last farewell.
This similar struggle for survival led her to Mo Shubai. Perhaps the best outcome would be to defeat the Evil King and allow both of them to live. Perhaps it would be her death and Mo Shubai's survival. The only thing she couldn't accept was Mo Shubai's death and her survival. She knew she was actually a very fragile person, and she absolutely couldn't face this kind of separation by death. Living like that, she would rather die with Mo Shubai.
"To kill the Evil King, we must have a sword cultivator! Damn it, our two sword cultivators have disappeared without a trace!" Drunken Cloud Hermit was probably really anxious, and his tone was sinister with anger.
Then, in the next moment, he was even more furious. "The sword cultivators on Cui Xue Ruo's side were actually tricked by the Evil King."
Song Chi thought to herself, "This Evil King is truly formidable. He completely manipulates the ascendants. I fear that the only thing I can do on this trip is to see Mo Shubai one last time, and then see if my self-destruction can kill the Evil King." As a transmigrator, she initially had no real sense of protecting the people of this continent. But now, she had her beloved parents, her caring teachers, her like-minded friends, and the person she wanted to spend her life with. So be it. Since she had been chosen as the destined one, today she would protect the people of the world with her own life. She only hoped to take the Evil King down with her, so that her death would be worthwhile. Otherwise, the world would surely be plunged into chaos again. Because the true weapon to kill the Evil King was the Green Leaf of Immortality held by this destined person.
Perhaps sensing her mood, Zuiyun Sanren offered words of comfort and then reported some good news. "Senior Sister, your good sisters are quite capable. They actually sensed the strangeness of the evil spirit and hid beforehand. Wei Lingxiu and Cheng Yao's concealment skills are truly amazing; they almost missed the Golden Scroll's detection. Now I can send the two of them, along with the two sword cultivators Dai Jia and Shi Yuan'er, to you."
"It's alright. Shi Yuan'er has the Spirit-Slaying Technique personally instructed by Immortal Lord Qiongyu, which is specifically designed to target evil spirits. Her comprehension of sword cultivation is only comparable to Mo Feiyun in this realm. She will definitely be able to complete the mission of slaying evil. There's also Dai Jia. Her Heaven-Shattering Sword Technique was also instructed by a great sword cultivator from millions of years ago. With her boundless courage, she has mastered this sword technique to its peak. She will also be able to help you slay the Evil King."
As for the others, he didn't mention them. But Song Chi also gained a little more confidence. Because to kill the Evil King, the most important thing wasn't just her Longevity Green Leaf, but also the assistance of the Spirit-Slaying Sword Technique and the Heaven-Shattering Technique. Originally, with the help of the great formation, their figures would be concealed. Shi Yuan'er's Spirit-Slaying Technique was entirely an assassination technique; only she could truly find and pierce the Evil King's primordial spirit with a single sword strike. Then, Dai Jia's Heaven-Shattering Sword Technique would directly shatter the primordial spirit with a single strike. She would then use the Longevity Green Leaf's "Spring Returns to Longevity" to send the Evil King's shattered primordial spirit to its death. It seemed like three simple steps, but in reality, they all relied on the great formation's Spirit-Locking Technique and Invisibility Technique to have a chance to lock onto the Evil King and kill him.
Now, at least Wei Shijie and Cheng Yao's invisibility technique, developed through years of collaboration, has reached a level of perfection. Since they were able to thwart the evil spirit's targeting before, they can likely hide Dai Jia and Shi Yuan'er even when facing the Evil King. Thus, the invisibility technique is solved.
The key is to lock onto the Evil King… Song Chi frowned. He'd just have to wait and see. There's always a way!
Sure enough, a few figures appeared shortly afterward. Dai Jia, cursing, landed beside her with the other three.
"Song Chi? Why do you look so pale!" Cheng Yao was the first to notice Song Chi and then jumped up.
Song Chi flew to their side and began to travel swiftly with them. "I'm sorry, but... Senior Brother is in danger, please help me!" Song Chi opened his mouth only to find that his voice was so bitter and hoarse, as if sandpaper had scraped his throat.
Wei Lingxiu's senses were the most acute; it would only take her the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to travel to the decisive battleground using her divine speed. She looked ahead, then suddenly her face paled. "That evil spirit over there seems incredibly powerful! No, it's so powerful that it's impossible... to defeat it."
Dai Jia and the others sensed it too, and their faces immediately turned deathly pale. Song Chi glanced at them, not wanting to hide it any longer, and told them the truth. "That's right, the Evil King is ahead."
"The evil king that history records as the one destined to be killed!" Dai Jia shouted.
"That's right. Perhaps we will both perish on this journey." Song Chi had no choice but to state the truth again.
The four of them immediately fell silent, their faces turning deathly pale.
Then, Dai Jia slashed her sword fiercely into the void, making the five of them move with lightning speed. Her voice rang out like the blazing sun, "You know me. I've always only wanted to do something truly momentous, something that will shake the world. Yes, just like Song Chi's heroic ambition. I only want to be a true hero. What in this world is more heroic than slaying the Evil King? So, Song Chi, I'll help you."
Cheng Yao squeezed Song Chi's hand and smiled warmly, "You know me, I don't have any ideas. Whatever you do with Dai Jia and the others, I'll do too. So, I'll help you too."
Wei Lingxiu simply smiled and softly uttered three words: "I'll help you!" Despite her gentle appearance, she was actually quite resolute.
In fact, the group had a life-or-death bond from several robberies they had gone through together, and they had also grown up together in their youth. Song Chi believed that they would stand together and help each other wholeheartedly at this moment. But as for Shi Yuan'er... all four of them turned their heads to look at Shi Yuan'er.
To be honest, this is a bit of moral blackmail. Although Shi Yuan'er is also a protector, she's the kind of person whose destiny cannot be revealed, so…
Shi Yuan'er blushed under their gazes, then said loudly, "Why are you looking at me like that? Although I don't really care about many things or anyone, and I don't really have any dreams, I just live a muddled life. But don't think that only you have the spirit of heroes and chivalrous knights-errant; of course I have that feeling too. It's just that..." Her throat tightened slightly, filled with deep shyness, "If I unfortunately perish, one of you will go back and tell my master... that I miss him very much... the old man."
Song Chi saw Dai Jia roll her eyes to the sky. Indeed, Shi Yuan'er was a coward, even more so than she had been back then. But Song Chi also saw an indomitable spirit in Shi Yuan'er's eyes. The protectors chosen by Heaven were indeed all kind-hearted and courageous individuals.
Therefore, she hoped that even in death, she could protect them. The best ending would be for everyone to defeat the evil king together and return home happily.
Also, Senior Brother, I'm here. Please, nothing bad will happen to you!
Immediately, while traveling, Song Chi explained how to cooperate in the fight against the Evil King. Although the four were somewhat skeptical, when Song Chi said that she had received instructions from Immortal Lord Qiongyu, who might be facing this calamity, they immediately believed her completely. Immortal Lord Qiongyu was practically an absolute and righteous figure in the cultivation world.
Soon, the group was close to the battlefield. Dusk was approaching, and the sky was eerily dark. The enormous figure ahead, disrupting the entire spiritual energy field and resembling a demon king, appeared almost instantly, causing the five to feel an invisible pressure as soon as it materialized before them.
At that moment, Song Chi didn't know why, but suddenly felt a sense of foreboding. Tears almost welled up in his eyes.
"It's alright, Song Chi. Immortal Master Shu Bai is so powerful!" Dai Jia comforted him.
But Song Chi felt an ominous feeling suddenly intensify. She couldn't help but soak the green leaves of immortality in blood, and her figure almost instantly landed at the mouth of the massive valley where the battle had taken place. The moment she landed, she saw a cloud of blood mist dissipate from the blue-clad figure. Before the blood mist dissipated, it seemed to glance back slightly. Who else could it be but Mo Shubai, with a face as beautiful as a lotus flower! Song Chi felt as if her entire world had suddenly collapsed. The intense, tearing sound of the zither resonated from her fingertips, like flesh being ripped apart from her heart.
She knew it! It wouldn't be that good. But Senior Brother, how could you leave without even seeing me?
"And you, you evil king! If I don't kill you, I, Song Chi, swear I will never be human again in my next life!" "How could this be!" Dai Jia and the others arrived just as quickly, witnessing the tragic scene. The four of them stood frozen in place, their bodies ice-cold, watching as the slender figure in white suddenly burst forth with a high-pitched melody. Immediately, flames erupted from her music, completely obscuring the evil king's ferocious, towering figure. The firelight illuminated Song Chi's back, making it appear so frail, yet so cold and heartless. Before, Song Chi always seemed indifferent and heartless; Dai Jia and the others even thought she might not consider them friends. But now, comparing her back to this moment, they realized how warm that small figure had been back then.
"Master Shubai, how could you—!" Dai Jia, her eyes red, also wanted to charge in directly.
"You all stay hidden as planned! I'm going to kill it." To everyone's surprise, it was Song Chi's cold, coded message. His voice was almost excessively calm.
"Huh?" The four of them suddenly saw something, then looked at each other and hid as Song Chi had instructed.
The reason it wasn't explicitly stated was because that familiar figure in blue had already flown behind Song Chi. As Song Chi's fiercely burning flames annihilated one of the evil king's thousands of heads, the figure enveloped the small figure, then shifted and disappeared into the shadows.
Song Chi was led into the shadows, her mind reeling. "Third Junior Sister, I'm alright!" A familiar voice rang in her ears. She didn't know what to feel at that moment; turning around, her chest heaved violently. Looking at the familiar figure before her, she almost slammed her clenched fist down.
"That was my distraction technique, which I had to make convincing in order to draw out the evil king's primordial spirit."
Mo Shubai led Song Chi to a darker, more secluded spot, knowing that Song Chi's feelings must be incredibly complex and painful at that moment. When her intense zither music burst forth, her eyes, as gray as dust, held a coldness he had never seen before. He naturally understood her feelings; if she were to experience the same thing, his heart would probably have died in an instant.
"Alright, alright, it's good that your lover is still alive. Young friend, the power of the Longevity Green Leaf is fully unleashed. It seems you're unlucky to have encountered the Taiyi Spirit King. This is the evil king who almost wiped out the lives of our Dragon and Phoenix clans back then, yet we still couldn't kill him all."
At this moment, the voice of the dragon ancestor echoed in Song Chi's mind, which finally calmed her emotions slightly. "Do you know what I just went through? Senior Brother—!" Staring hatefully at Mo Shubai, Song Chi turned back, determined to seek justice later. How could he die so suddenly in front of her! Thankfully, it was just a distraction technique, but Senior Brother, I misjudged you; your acting was so convincing.
Just now, she truly believed... she had lost everything. If she weren't so vengeful, her hatred so intense, that in that very moment, her heart would have been completely dead. How hateful!
At this moment, fighting is naturally the priority. This so-called Taiyi Spirit King—just hearing his name sounds incredibly high-level, and he's even the King of Evil Kings! Look at her incredible luck!
"No problem, no problem. We wiped out ninety percent of the true spirit blood of this Taiyi Spirit King back then. Now, after two million years of struggling, he has only recovered twenty percent of his strength. We have the Longevity Green Leaf, who has unleashed his full magical power, and the Immortal Lotus Child, who has regained his ancient immortal charm and gained the recognition of the Azure String Zither. We also have the Dragon and Phoenix Heaven-Turning Seal that we planted for you two lovers, and the Heaven and Earth Limitless Sealing Spirit Pill that the genius alchemy couple refined. Next, killing this evil king will be easy." The Phoenix Clan Ancestor said with a smile.
At this moment, he and the dragon ancestor both revealed their forms, but the others obviously could not see their spirit forms.
“That young friend is quite skilled in the Heavenly Mystery Sect. Good lad, he even seems to have developed the Taiyi Exorcising Evil Formation Flag on his own. He is truly a genius. If this kid were in our time, he would be considered an outstanding genius. In that case, young friend, why don’t you use this treasure as the array’s core for that child?”
This was spoken by the dragon ancestor, who was referring to Qi Zhenmo. Moreover, the magical artifact she gave him was actually a dragon pearl she had spat out. It's likely her natal dragon pearl…
"It doesn't matter, we are already spirits and have long since perished. This Dragon Ball only has one or two tenths of my power left, but it is still more than enough to serve as the core of the array."
Song Chi instantly teleported to Qi Zhenmo's location. The boy, instead of focusing on controlling the Evil King with the array, couldn't help but laugh. In fact, the reason Mo Shubai and the other two could fight this almost despair-inducing Evil King for so long was because of Qi Zhenmo's self-created Taiyi Exorcising Array. Song Chi recognized the array flag; it was a large apricot-yellow dragon banner that Xie Lanqing, probably having overheard Qi Zhenmo's coded message, had crafted for them! It looked incredibly majestic, gleaming with golden light. It was this array that had bound the Evil King, preventing him from advancing an inch in this vast valley. However, the array flag was now slightly cracked. If she didn't arrive soon, they really wouldn't be able to hold on. No wonder Mo Shubai had even so realistically used a distraction technique to lure the Evil King's true spirit into attacking! Damn it.
"How are you? Are you alright?" Qi Zhenmo asked cryptically with a smile as he saw her approach, implying that she had seen everything clearly. Humph! Not a good person.
"Here you go!" Song Chi rolled his eyes and handed over the dragon ball.
Upon seeing this treasure, Qi Zhenmo exclaimed "Holy crap!" repeatedly. Then, glancing sideways at him, he said, "If you have any more treasures like this in the future, just name your price. Even if you have to steal the entire treasure trove of the cultivation world, I'll buy them from you." Song Chi simply didn't want to talk to him anymore.
"Quickly activate the formation!" The formation looked like it was about to collapse. At this moment, a clear crack appeared on the large dragon banner. Qi Zhenmo stopped arguing with her and quickly changed the formation's core. He immediately felt a surge of dragon energy rise into the sky.
The Evil King's originally cold and contemptuous gaze instantly transformed into a surge of fury.
"Su Feng! Where are you? Get out here!"
"And Ji Yao, your disgusting stench is nearby, you better get out here too!"
The Evil King roared hoarsely. Only then did Song Chi learn the names of his two ancestors, the Dragon and the Phoenix. It was clear that even after two million years, the Evil King had not forgotten his two old rivals!
Su Feng immediately revealed herself with a light laugh, which caused the Evil King to stare at her with a cold smile.
Meanwhile, Mo Shubai was pulled into the shadows by Ji Yao, the ancestor of the Phoenix Clan, to be taught a musical piece. She also beckoned Song Chi over.
To be honest, with two ancestors in control and Qi Zhenmo's ridiculously powerful Heavenly Mystery Sect array spells, things are actually quite safe right now. This has made Dai Jia and the others peek around, eager to get closer to these two ancestors.
Song Chi went over there because she wanted her and Mo Shubai to perform a piece together. They would first play a "Phoenix Cry" melody using the two Immortal Phoenix Wutong Pipas crafted by Xie Lanqing. The piece was excessively lively, like a celebration of some festival, and of course, it would also include a bamboo flute and a zither. Senior Ji Yao, as long as the Taiyi Evil King hears this "Phoenix Cry," his primordial spirit will inevitably leave his body; then we can intercept and kill him.
However, it would be best to coordinate it with the Peach Blossom Technique to create a slightly hallucinatory effect. Therefore, Cui Luoying was also beckoned over. Like Mo Shubai, he first bowed respectfully and then listened carefully to how to coordinate.
These musical scores weren't difficult, and Song Chi and Mo Shubai naturally memorized them after just one glance. With Cui Luoying's help, it was even easier. So, they waited for their side to set up their formation.
Su Feng and the Evil King had already finished their verbal sparring.
As the Phoenix Song began, the Evil King couldn't help but burst into laughter. "In the past two million years, is this the only trick you've been able to come up with? Su Feng, Ji Yao, it seems you two are nothing special! Do you know that in these two million years I have tempered my primordial spirit a thousand times? Even if it were to leave my body, you two at your peak couldn't destroy it, let alone these weaklings now."
The noobs who were called out couldn't help but twitch their faces.
Su Feng smiled with his hands behind his back. "It seems the Spirit King has been diligently cultivating for the past two million years. I truly admire him. In that case, why not reveal your primordial spirit and let Ji Yao witness the results of the Spirit King's two million years of meticulous cultivation?"
The Evil King stared coldly at Su Feng, then lightly flicked his fingertip across Su Feng. Song Chi saw that this Dragon Clan Ancestor was as fragile as paper, almost shattered by the Evil King, and immediately felt a cold sweat run down his back. "You're so weak, why didn't you say so beforehand?" This…
However, the Evil King was indeed somewhat intimidated by Su Feng and Ji Yao. He was as powerful as a mountain, yet facing the two who were as insignificant as pebbles, a sinister glint still rolled in his eyes. Finally, amidst Su Feng's endless mocking laughter, he angrily separated his primordial spirit from his body.
"If it weren't for those two destined individuals who killed me in one fell swoop, humph! This mere Taiyi Exorcism Formation could not possibly bind my soul!"
Its primordial spirit was as tall as a mountain, its mocking gaze coldly fixed on Su Feng and Ji Yao from its high vantage point.
"So, what other tricks do you have up your sleeve? Show them to me. With these few weaklings, I bet the little bit of true spirit you two possess is only enough to wipe out one of my fingers!" it sneered.
Once again called out as a weakling, Song Chi couldn't help but sniffle. She felt that she wasn't that weak now.
Then, in that instant, his sea of consciousness stirred slightly, and the spiritual imprints of the words of the two ancestors, the dragon and the phoenix, rushed out from his spiritual platform and into the sky. Two imprints also rushed out from between Mo Shubai's eyebrows, and this time he was able to sense them keenly.
"Alright, whether the Dragon and Phoenix Heaven-Turning Seal succeeds or not depends on whether your love is stronger than gold and whether you're willing to share life and death. The reason we couldn't completely annihilate the Taiyi Spirit King back then was because the holder of the Longevity Green Leaf was a bit of a womanizer. But you're different, you're obviously stubborn!" Su Feng had said this then, this time it was at least a coded message. Of course, if he said it out loud now, it would probably mean this Dragon Ancestor had truly gone mad, after all, this was a crucial tactical moment!
The four spirit seals flew to the top of the evil king's primordial spirit, which was as large as a small mountain. It seemed completely oblivious, still laughing loudly. "Is this all you've got?" it questioned.
The next moment, it suddenly looked up warily, but it was too late. Four large golden-red seals in the sky, like the hands of gods, emitted intense light and crashed down, covering the heavens with their power. The force was incredibly violent; Song Chi almost lost his primordial spirit just from a single glance. Let alone the Evil King's primordial spirit, which was being violently struck! "Dragon and Phoenix Heaven-Turning Seal—! Impossible!" After such an angry roar, the Evil King's mountain-like primordial spirit immediately shattered.
"Quickly!" Su Feng's eyes were fixed on a certain direction.
But in reality, Shi Yuan'er's actions were even faster than his voice, her sword as swift and elegant as a serpent. With a gentle thrust in a certain direction, the Evil King's scream of agony rang out! "That hateful Demon-Slaying Sword!"
The next moment, with a resounding clang, Dai Jiayi's fearless and powerful greatsword slashed horizontally. The Evil King's scream instantly dissipated.
At this moment, Song Chi was not slow at all. In an instant, he released two Heaven-Sealing Earth-Severing Spheres, one white and one black, leaving the evil king's divine essence nowhere to hide. At this moment, the pipa played the melody of Spring's Return to Longevity, as ethereal as spring flowers swaying lazily in the breeze on a bright afternoon. Of course, Mo Shubai also played the Azure Sky Clear Strings zither. His repertoire required only the most moving piece from his two ancestors, the Dragon and Phoenix. And the piece he played was the very one she had only played once, the one he had gently played when he obtained the Azure Sky Clear Strings zither: "The Phoenix Seeks Its Mate."
Although she couldn't afford to be distracted while sending the Evil King to his death, Song Chi couldn't help but feel a slight stirring in her heart. Perhaps her senior brother had already fallen for her back then? Of course, she dared not be distracted now. The Phoenix Clan ancestor, Ji Yao, chuckled softly, "It's alright. A little affection will only enhance the wonders of this Spring Returns to Life. This time, we can finally send this bastard to his death." Look at him, such a handsome man, cursing a bastard… it's actually quite captivating.
In fact, to say that this evil king died a pathetic death is somewhat true. After all, it encountered its nemesis. Therefore, before its soul finally dissipated and disappeared in the illusion of lush greenery and blooming flowers in springtime, it still sighed softly and called out the names of Su Feng and Ji Yao.
However, it was clear that the two ancestors, the Dragon and the Phoenix, had also passed away. The two paced back and forth, checking the Spring Return to Longevity Melody three times. They had Cui Luoying's Peach Blossom Technique check it once, Mo Shubai's Immortal Lotus carefully swept it once, Song Chi's Green Leaf Longevity Magic Treasure spiritual power swept it once, and finally Qi Zhenmo's Taiyi Exorcism Array carefully scanned it. There was no longer a trace of the Evil King's soul lingering. Only then did the two ancestors sigh with relief. Then, as Song Chi and the others solemnly bowed and paid their respects, the spirit gradually disappeared.
Song Chi only had time to give Mo Shubai a hateful glare before Jin Juan dragged her away from where she stood, since she still had to rush to the Flying Immortal Palace and the Yin Palace.
The reason for their haste is that Cui Xue Ruo and her group have already broken through the evil spirits' blockade and obtained the Spirit Key Jade Pendant of the Flying Immortal Palace, and are about to reach the Yang Palace of the Flying Immortal Palace.
Then she naturally couldn't delay on her side. In order to be more discreet, Zuiyun Sanren also dragged Dai Jia and the other three away and dumped them in a safe place.
Subsequently, Song Chi escorted her to a place not far from the Yin Hall of the Flying Immortal Palace. He traveled by divine speed until late at night, finally arriving just as Cui Xue Ruo knocked open the Flying Immortal Palace, and she entered this last Flying Immortal Palace.
After obtaining the final scroll of music to unlock the seal of the Flying Immortal Platform and a key item, the Xuanhuang Immortal Fate Stone, from the main hall.
She went to the side halls and drank the last two cups of immortal wine. From then on, she was a hero, no longer plagued by the poison.
"Congratulations, Senior Sister! The final battle was a resounding success!" Drunken Cloud Hermit offered his congratulations, only to be met with a glare from Song Chi. The arrangements made by their generation of ascendants were utterly useless. Luckily, she had cultivated so many True Blood Dragons and Phoenixes, moving her two ancestors to action. Otherwise, the entire cultivation world would have been doomed.
As Song Chi stepped out of the back door of the Flying Immortal Palace and the barrier began to crumble, he responded to Zuiyun Sanren's congratulations with a disdainful snort. But then he thought about the next task—unsealing the Flying Platform—which seemed like a piece of cake.
Now I can finally relax and unwind for at least three months, then sit back and wait for the Ascension Platform to emerge. Of course, before that, I need to go back and settle accounts with Mo Shubai. Is he really that scary?
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Author's Note: [Let me see] I finished writing this in one go, and it's already 3:30 AM! [Milk Tea] Okay, tomorrow I'll have a little lighthearted interaction, and then go to Feixiantai to give everyone a surprise. I'm a destined person too, hahaha!
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