Chapter 172 Xie Sixing Open and Frank
Xie Sixing casually fiddled with the tassels on the hem of his dress, his hand resting on his knee. His tone was nonchalant, but what he said shocked Ye Li.
"The Chaos Realm, that is my primordial spirit."
"..."
The air was deathly silent. Ye Li couldn't believe it and blurted out, "How is this possible? How could a person's primordial spirit transform into this..."
The chaotic realm blotted out the sky and sun, with no boundaries in sight. If it was truly the primordial spirit of Xie Sixing, then what kind of person must he be, and how could he be sealed here?
Xie Sixing laughed, "Why is it impossible? Otherwise, why has the Tianmen Sect been sending those demonic beasts and monsters here all these years? It's to wear me down as soon as possible."
Since Ye Li could remember, the Tianmen Sect had a tradition of bringing captured demons back to the sect and then having the Grand Elder throw them into the Chaos Realm.
She had never thought about the reasons in detail before, only assuming that the Tianmen Sect did not want its disciples to kill and commit murderous sins.
It was all because of Xie Sixing?
Since the Chaos Realm was transformed from Xie Sixing's primordial spirit, maintaining its existence here is inherently a process of continuous consumption.
Moreover, whether it's a magical beast or a monster, once it enters, it will inevitably attempt to break through to the Chaos Realm and transform this area into its territory.
There are only two possible outcomes.
Either they were killed by the backlash, or Xie Sixing's spiritual power was exhausted, and he disappeared completely like a candle that had burned out.
All of this was too unbelievable. Ye Li was stunned for a long time before she reacted, "You've been here for a thousand years?"
"uh-huh."
"How come you're still alive?"
Xie Sixing raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Daoist Master, you're being a bit too direct. Aren't you afraid of hurting my feelings?"
Ye Li also realized that these words were somewhat urging him to die, but it was truly unbelievable that he had survived.
A thousand years—not to mention the demonic creatures that have been introduced over the years, just maintaining the Chaos Realm would drain countless Mahayana cultivators dry.
Xie Sixing was completely unharmed?
"How...how did you manage to hold on until now?"
Xie Sixing crossed his legs and looked at her casually, saying, "I was almost dead anyway, but you woke me up with Endless Fire."
Ye Li felt a pang of regret whenever she thought about how the evil spirits that her sect had spent a thousand years trying to eliminate had been released by her.
At the same time, she belatedly realized, "If this is your primordial spirit, then how did Big Black wake up?"
If this place is truly the manifestation of Xie Sixing's primordial spirit, then the Chaos Realm and the outsiders are in a relationship of ebb and flow, leaving no living beings behind.
Given how weak Dahei was, it was impossible for it to break through Xie Sixing's primordial spirit. How did it survive?
Xie Sixing shrugged. "Of course, I opened an opening in my primordial spirit so that it could absorb my spiritual power. Haven't you noticed how much more energetic it is?"
An opening has been made...
Ye Li was startled.
No wonder Xie Sixing's spiritual power was pouring out like quicksand!
She was shocked. "Why...why did you do this?"
Xie Sixing looked up at her, his tone half-serious and half-joking, "I remember you said that this fat bird was your only concern. I'm afraid that if it dies, you might die too."
Ye Li was taken aback and was about to say something.
The next second, Xie Sixing changed the subject.
"If you die, where can I find someone to help me return to the world?"
really!
We shouldn't have any good expectations of this evil spirit!
Ye Li gritted her teeth and said, "Aren't you afraid that even if you save Dahei, I still won't help you?"
Xie Sixing looked surprised. "Isn't this kind of ingratitude something that evil spirits do? How come you, Taoist priest, have also fallen?"
He muttered, "Could it be that he's been around bad influences and picked up my bad habits from spending too much time with me?"
Ye Li: "..."
Seeing Ye Li's speechlessness, Xie Sixing laughed, "Just kidding. I can see that the Daoist is devoted to the Dao. How could an evil spirit like me influence him, right?"
His voice was playful, and he seemed fearless.
But Ye Li watched as his spiritual energy continuously overflowed, and she couldn't remain as calm as he was.
Regardless, he became like this all to save Big Black.
After some hesitation, Ye Li finally spoke up, "Is there anything I can do?"
A look of surprise flashed in Xie Sixing's eyes, and he smiled, "Unless you give me your body so I can be resurrected."
Seeing Ye Li remain silent, Xie Sixing's smile deepened, but his eyes held a calm and knowing look.
Even those who cultivate the Dao, no matter how righteous they may sound, are still mortals when it comes to matters of life and death.
"I agree."
Xie Sixing's smile froze. "What did you promise?"
Ye Li said with a serious expression, "I can restore your body, but you must also swear an oath to Heaven that you will never do evil and must always walk the righteous path."
Xie Sixing opened his mouth, then, unusually, was speechless. "Uh, you'd give me your body and then die yourself, and you're willing to do that?"
Ye Li nodded, "You've saved me many times, and even saved Dahei's life. It's only right that I give you my life in return."
At this point, a sense of relief appeared between her brows. "Actually, I was a dying person to begin with. It was by a twist of fate that I stole this time. Although I haven't found the real culprit who killed me, compared to that, as long as Dahei is alive, I have no more worries."
Seeing that she was serious, Xie Sixing's playful expression vanished completely.
After a long silence, he spoke in a voice devoid of emotion, "Didn't you say I was an evil spirit? Trading your life for the life of an evil spirit, don't you think it's not worth it?"
Ye Li frankly said, "If it were before I died, I would feel it was not worth it. But after experiencing everything after I died, I gradually realized that a righteous person is not necessarily of noble character."
People like Lu Ziting, who constantly proclaim themselves to be gentlemen, divide their fellow disciples into different classes. They would readily sacrifice the lives of outer disciples, while considering their own lives to be of utmost importance.
Although Dahei is a demon beast, it is extremely affectionate and passionate, a hundred times stronger than them.
Xie Sixing was somewhat surprised, "Since you already know, why do you still want me to take the right path?"
Ye Li's expression was firm, "Because walking the righteous path is more important than being a righteous person."
The air was silent for a few seconds, then Xie Sixing chuckled to himself.
Looking at Ye Li again, his voice carried a hint of amusement, "I used to think you were a brainwashed old-fashioned person from the Tianmen Sect, but now it seems you're much more interesting than I imagined."
Ye Li didn't think this was a compliment, and frowned, "Are you trying to mock me for being old-fashioned?"
"No, no."
Xie Sixing sat up straight, glanced at her, and said meaningfully, "This world needs people like the Daoist Master."
Ye Li had suffered too many losses in verbal disputes, so she didn't dwell on it. She glanced outside at Da Hei.
It was rummaging through the storage pouch with its chicken claws, becoming increasingly agitated with each rummage.
Ye Li chuckled. Having gone through life and death, Da Hei hadn't changed at all.
Turning her gaze away, Ye Li looked at Xie Sixing and said, "Let's begin."
Xie Sixing circled around her, arms crossed, and said, "Little Taoist priest, have you thought this through? Are you really willing to sacrifice yourself for others?"
"Um."
Upon hearing Ye Li's affirmative answer, Xie Sixing slowly pulled down his blindfold, a wicked smile on his face, "Then I won't be polite."
"..."
Ye Li did not answer.
The moment she met Xie Sixing's golden heterochromatic eyes, her whole body seemed to be paralyzed, and she couldn't move.
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