Chapter 234 I have witnessed the ocean turn into mulberry fields, and the rise and fall of magnificent dynasties like sandcastles.
Between her and Feng Jin, their spiritual power had already merged and their souls had collided.
Her spiritual power contained the imprint of Feng Jin's aura.
This aura, for most areas of the Netherworld, is like the highest pass token, and also a natural barrier against the erosion of the sea of blood.
Following the direction pointed out by Meng Guichen, Chen Yuepo transformed into a stream of light, passing through layers of dark and mysterious landscapes.
After bypassing several vortexes of vengeful spirits that devoured intelligence, the scene before them suddenly changed.
The closer you get to the sea of blood, the dimmer the surrounding light becomes.
The air was no longer filled with the scent of sandalwood, but with a rusty, fishy smell and a chilling resentment that penetrated to the very depths of the soul.
On a relatively stable rocky platform at the edge of the Blood Sea, three figures stood, their auras powerful and their expressions anxious.
The leader was Shen Tu.
Beside him stood two men dressed in different styles, but both wearing imperial robes embroidered with the patterns of the netherworld mountains and rivers and reincarnation.
One had a cold and aloof demeanor, while the other carried an inescapable gloom and menacing aura between his brows.
They stared intently at the area deep within the sea of blood, where it was churning violently, their expressions grave.
Sensing someone approaching, Shen Tu abruptly turned his head, and upon seeing that it was Chen Yuepo, his face revealed undisguised surprise:
"Empress?! You...you actually managed to get into this place?"
Shen Yuepo nodded slightly, without exchanging pleasantries, and turned his gaze directly to the sea of blood, "Where is Feng Jin?"
Shen Tu's face was grim, and he spoke rapidly, "The Emperor has already ventured deep into the Blood Sea. That old thief Yun Jingyan is truly ruthless!"
"Knowing he was no match for the Emperor, he completely abandoned his physical body and used a secret technique to merge his soul with the cave suppressed deep within the sea of blood!"
Beside him, the aloof and cold-looking Central Ghost Emperor Ji Kang spoke up, his voice like ice colliding:
"The Cave Abyss is an extremely evil entity born from the Sea of Blood, capable of devouring and merging the resentment of all evil thoughts."
"Although Yun Jingyan's cultivation level has declined, as a former god, his divine soul essence and fragments of divinity are a great supplement to Dong Yuan. The combination of the two, making him even more evil, will likely..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was obvious.
Du Ziren, the Ghost Emperor of the South, interjected, "What's even more troublesome is that Dongyuan's destiny is connected to the Blood Sea."
"The Emperor said that this battle may be won, but if the merged Dongyuan and Yun Jingyan are forcibly and completely annihilated, it is highly likely to trigger a blood sea riot, causing it to overflow uncontrollably, break through the boundary between Yin and Yang, and bring disaster to the human world."
"Therefore, before venturing deeper, the Emperor had already used the power of the Fengdu Imperial Seal to set up a double barrier, both inside and outside, to trap the enemy and to isolate the aftershocks. This barrier... we cannot enter without permission."
That's why they can only watch from here.
Upon hearing this, Shen Yuepo's expression changed drastically.
"Did he give any other instructions before he went in?" Shen Yuepo suppressed his heart palpitations and stared intently at Shen Tu.
Upon being asked this question, Shen Tu suddenly slapped his forehead and said in annoyance:
“Look at my memory! The Emperor did give instructions! He said that if he could get out safely, this item would not need to be given to you; if he failed to escape, then I should give this pearl to you.”
As he spoke, Shen Tu flipped his palm, and a bead the size of a longan appeared in his hand.
Without hesitation, Shen Yuepo reached out and took it.
My fingertips just touched the cool bead.
"Buzz!"
The bead instantly formed a barrier, enveloping Shen Yuepo within it.
Within the barrier, all was silent.
The roar of the Blood Sea and the presence of Shen Tu and others all disappeared.
Immediately afterwards, a flash of light appeared at the center of the vortex, and a tall figure was projected out from inside the bead, slowly solidifying.
Feng Jin was dressed in an imperial robe, but his figure was transparent, clearly a wisp of divine thought that had been sealed in the bead beforehand.
He stepped out of the halo and his gaze immediately fell on Shen Yuepo.
He approached, raised his illusory hand, his fingertips glowing faintly, and gently touched Shen Yuepo's cheek.
It felt cool to the touch, yet seemed to carry a scorching heat.
Now that you have this bead…
Feng Jin's voice came through divine sense, softer than usual, yet gentle, "It seems that my true form is trapped in the sea of blood and unable to escape."
He paused, his gaze seemingly passing through Chen Yuepo and looking towards a more distant time and space.
"Sinking Moon Soul, I have existed for far too long. Ten thousand years is but a fleeting moment to me."
"I have seen the sea turn into mulberry fields, the rise and fall of magnificent dynasties like sandcastles, and countless brilliant talents who ultimately amount to nothing more than a few lines of ink in history books or a few withered bones under the yellow earth."
His voice contained no boasting, only the mundane and uninteresting quality of countless years.
But soon, it was replaced by an even more intense emotion.
He gazed into Shen Yuepo's eyes, and the figure of his divine consciousness seemed to solidify a bit because of this emotion.
"But in these millions of years of long solitude, only you have walked into this place." He touched his heart with his illusory finger, and even though he was an incarnation, the gesture was extremely solemn.
"Let my long-dormant heart rediscover what it means to be moved, what it means to be attached, what it means to be unable to let go."
He stepped forward, his illusory arms gently encircling Shen Yuepo. There was no real touch, but a firm divine will enveloped her.
"I once promised you that I would want you to be my wife for all eternity."
His deep voice sounded in her ear, filled with endless longing and regret, "Now it seems that this vow... I'm afraid I'll have to break it."
"Don't blame me." His voice was even softer, almost turning into a sigh. "This is not my wish. It is my duty as the Emperor of Fengdu to guard the Yin and Yang realms and protect the peace of both worlds."
“The Cave Abyss and the Blood Sea are too deeply connected. Yun Jingyan’s actions are even more vicious. He wants to use himself as a catalyst to drag the Blood Sea down with him.”
"Only by combining the power of the Fengdu Imperial Seal with my divine soul can I stabilize the Sea of Blood again, completely annihilate it, and prevent it from flooding the mortal realm..."
"However, the seal after its destruction requires the holder to remain in a sea of blood for a long time, and I fear... there will be no chance of escape."
He seemed to have thought of something, and chuckled softly, a laugh filled with tender regret:
"If I had known that would be the last time we saw each other, I should have kissed her longer when we parted."
He paused, then said solemnly, "I'm sorry. I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany you to see the snow this winter you've been looking forward to."
Shen Yuepo listened quietly, but her body trembled slightly.
She clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms, bringing a sharp pain, barely managing to suppress the turbulent emotions churning in her chest.
It wasn't until she heard his final, gentle apology that the suppressed anger, fear, and excruciating pain finally broke through the dam.
"Feng Jin! You bastard!"
She looked up abruptly, her eyes red-rimmed, her voice hoarse and trembling with anger and grief:
"Who gave you permission to act on your own?! Who asked for your apology?! Who gave you permission, who gave you permission to plan on staying in that kind of place forever?!"
She practically screamed it out, her pent-up emotions finally exploding.
Before she could finish speaking, she suddenly raised her hand, not to embrace the illusory incarnation.
Instead, he gathered all his spiritual power and slammed his palm down on the floating bead and the small barrier it maintained.
"boom!"
A clear, ringing sound, like space shattering.
The starlight fades, and the body returns to nothingness.
Feng Jin's final, tender, and regretful gaze seemed to vanish with the wind.
The bloody storm, the howling of vengeful spirits, and the anxious aura of Shen Tu and the others instantly enveloped Shen Yue Po once again.
"Emperor! What happened?!" Shen Tu rushed forward immediately, and his heart sank when he saw Shen Yuepo's reddened eyes and the resolute look in them.
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