Xie Zhou's eyes revealed an unruly aura, and her aura of power increased significantly. Her pupils were like fragments of a galaxy scattered within them, full of light, carrying the pride of a youth and the composure of an adult, strangely harmonious. These two contradictory elements manifested a unique temperament in Xie Zhou.
Just as she was about to leave Xuanwu's tomb, the three remnants of Xuanwu's soul suddenly merged together, blocking Xie Zhou's path, and said to Xie Zhou, "Since my benefactor has achieved great success, congratulations! However, the body of that ancient demon was divided into several parts, and each part was sealed in different corners of the ancient battlefield of gods and demons. My benefactor needs to find them one by one."
"Xuanwu, you're back..."
Upon seeing the remnant soul before her that looked exactly like Xuanwu, and noticing its similar aura, Xie Zhou was both surprised and delighted. She carefully examined the person before her, her lips slightly moving as she softly spoke.
She looked at him with great anticipation, hoping that the answer in Xie Zhou's mind would be exactly the same, but Xuanwu did not reply. He handed the map to Xie Zhou.
He pleaded once more, "I hope my benefactor will eliminate the ancient demon that I failed to eliminate back then."
Xie Zhou reached out and took the map from Xuanwu's hand. She gripped the map tightly in her hand, looking down, not daring to look at it. She felt that this time Xuanwu would truly leave this place.
After a moment of silence, Xie Zhou noticed that the pair of shoes in front of her hadn't moved an inch, and a sense of pity began to rise in her heart. Perhaps Xuanwu wouldn't leave? Xuanwu's last piece of spiritual armor was still in her storage space. She had personally watched that last wisp of primordial spirit disappear without a trace, and no amount of pleading could bring it back.
Xie Zhou's thoughts drifted to distant places. She quickly pulled herself back to reality, suppressing the inexplicable emotion in her heart. It didn't really matter that the person she had just met had disappeared before her eyes. That's what Xie Zhou thought, and that's exactly what she thought.
Xie Zhou forced herself to believe it. She quickly looked up and saw the remnant soul of Xuanwu. The face was similar, and the aura was similar too. Yes, it came from Xuanwu.
She nodded slightly, agreeing to Xuanwu's final request.
"Alright! Didn't we agree earlier? I'll help you defeat that wicked ancient demon. I guarantee I'll beat it to a pulp. Don't worry, I'll definitely complete this task you've given me exceptionally well. That ancient demon needs to receive its due punishment!"
As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes without her noticing, though her voice remained as steady as ever. It seemed she was trying to hide her melancholy. Seeing this, the system couldn't help but sigh, "The host is quite a sentimental person too..."
However, the system dared not say these words directly to Xie Zhou, for fear that Xie Zhou would call it pretentious and give it another good scolding.
After Xie Zhou agreed, the remnant soul of Xuanwu left contentedly. This time, the remnant soul of Xuanwu completely disappeared. Even the piece of spirit armor that Xie Zhou had secretly hidden was nowhere to be found. It suddenly floated in front of Xie Zhou from the storage space and gradually dissipated. When Xie Zhou reached out, all he touched was nothingness.
Xie Zhou then clasped his hands together and prayed devoutly, "I hope it will find a good birth in its next life and not be disturbed by these demons and monsters... Take care on its journey!"
Seeing her like this, the system couldn't bear to shatter this illusion. The spirit had vanished without a trace, leaving no trace of its divine consciousness or aura. It seemed that Xuanwu would never appear in the world again.
Xie Zhou didn't actually believe in the blessings of Buddha, but she didn't know why. After arriving on this continent, she became more and more convinced of those unfounded things.
"Bang!..."
Seeing that Xuanwu's tomb was about to collapse, Xie Zhou hurriedly left the place of Xuanwu's inheritance.
The outside was already completely quiet, and the barrier was gradually disappearing.
When Qinglong saw the change in the barrier, he discovered that the power supporting the barrier was constantly decreasing and the barrier was also disappearing. Qinglong was stunned, and then his heart was filled with anxiety. Could it be that his master was in danger because the barrier suddenly disappeared?
He panicked even more, stamping his feet repeatedly and shaking his head to banish the dangerous thought. His lips pursed slightly, his expression mirroring Oqi's, as he said, "Impossible! Master will definitely be alright. Master is so powerful, but..."
Azure Dragon's gaze gradually fell upon the completely vanished barrier. He took a step forward, his heart filled with some conflict. Should he obey his master's orders or go directly to his master? Without further ado, two little figures gradually appeared before Azure Dragon's eyes, arguing incessantly. Then, Azure Dragon gritted his teeth and rushed towards the location of Xuanwu's tomb.
"No matter what, the master's safety is the most important!"
As he ran, he shouted, "Master! Master! Xie Zhou!..."
Xie Zhou was just about to go find Qinglong when she heard someone calling her. Upon closer listening, she recognized Qinglong's voice.
She quickly waved her hands and said, "Azure Dragon, I'm here!..."
Seeing Xie Zhou standing there, Qinglong hurried over, her face full of worry. She looked left and right, afraid that her master had been injured. Indeed, she had suffered quite a few injuries in the Xuanwu Tomb space, but the Xuanwu inheritance had healed her wounds, and she was completely clean and white.
"Is Master alright? Is he injured?... "
Seeing his expression, Xie Zhou smiled and said, "Alright, Qinglong, I'm back safely, aren't I?"
"Don't worry, but Xuanwu..."
Xie Zhou stopped abruptly there. Upon hearing the name Xuanwu, Qinglong pressed on, "Master, how is Xuanwu? Did you subdue him? Why hasn't he come out yet..."
She walked forward, leaving the area without saying a word, and Qinglong didn't ask any further questions.
After leaving that area, Xie Zhou, in a serious tone, told Qinglong everything that had happened there.
"Azure Dragon, Black Tortoise are gone..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qinglong was somewhat incredulous. Xuanwu had always been his partner. They used to spar together frequently, and every fight was incredibly enjoyable. Xuanwu was not only an excellent opponent but also an invaluable ally. But now, he was gone…
Qinglong wiped away the somewhat embarrassing tears from his face and told Xie Zhou, "Master, I'll go with you to teach that ancient demon a lesson. Actually, my physical body was destroyed in that battle back then."
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