Inside the newly built research institute in Kangcheng.
The air was filled with a chill.
Nominally a newly built research institute for Kangcheng, it was actually a base specifically established for the convenience of Shituoyan's research. It only housed Shituoyan and a few scattered assistants assigned to help him.
Shita Yama led the group through several energy lock doors that shimmered with light, finally stopping in front of a heavy metal door. It was a closed room made entirely of metal.
The door slid open, revealing the interior—Zhou Xiaopeng was firmly imprisoned on the central platform, surrounded by a constantly flowing energy shield that protected him.
When Bai Ya saw Zhou Xiaopeng, his pupils couldn't help but shrink slightly.
It really is Zhou Xiaopeng!
Even though he had already believed what Li Yu said and was mentally prepared, seeing the son of the Zhongzhou general imprisoned here like a lamb to the slaughter still made Bai Ya feel a pang of shock and he was deeply disturbed.
You know, this is Zhou Zhenbei's son...
Even the powerful General of Zhongzhou could not protect his beloved son. After his son was resurrected, he once again became the fish on someone else's chopping board.
It seems that not only did he underestimate Li Yu, but the general from Zhongzhou was also careless.
No one would have imagined that within the Central Plains, there were truly people who were completely indifferent to the general's power and threats.
Li Yu's courage and methods far exceeded their initial expectations.
“A person, right?” Li Yu looked at Zhou Xiaopeng, her cold voice breaking the silence.
“Yes, it’s him,” Bai Ya confirmed, his throat a little dry.
A moment later, several elite soldiers from the Seventh Regiment carefully carried in a crystal coffin that exuded a chilling aura and gently placed it next to Zhou Xiaopeng's platform.
Inside the crystal coffin, the infant spirit's body lay quietly, as if it had simply fallen into a deep sleep, exactly as it had been before, and was extremely well preserved.
"Since everyone is here, let's begin." Li Yu's voice carried a barely perceptible tremor and a deep-seated urgency.
"Okay." Bai Ya took a deep breath.
At this point, he had no way out but to cooperate fully.
Bai Ya walked between Zhou Xiaopeng and the infant spirit, slowly raised his hands, and exuded a mysterious aura completely different from that of the awakened ones.
A unique star array, more complex than the previous teleportation array and imbued with the aura of life and destiny, began to slowly emerge beneath his feet, precisely enveloping Zhou Xiaopeng and the infant spirit in the crystal coffin within its range.
Shi Tuo Yan remained silent, but his turbid eyes were fixed on every subtle movement of Bai Ya and the star array that was taking shape.
From the brief conversation between Li Yu and Bai Ya earlier, he had guessed the purpose of Li Yu bringing this person here.
Exchange Zhou Xiaopeng's life for his!
Shi Tuo Yan was greatly shocked and couldn't help but think: People cannot be brought back to life. This kind of formation involving the transformation of the essence of life is simply unheard of.
If he could also exchange his life, wouldn't that be...
His withered fingers trembled slightly, and Shita Yama quickly steadied himself.
He believed that his treacherous nature was absolutely correct, and that following Li Yu was the only right choice to prolong his remaining years.
Coming to his senses, Shita Yama immediately thought of a practical problem.
Kangcheng is indeed severely unprepared for this type of spatial teleportation ability. If the enemy were to launch a sneak attack using this method, they could easily cripple Kangcheng from within, with unimaginable consequences.
He wasn't proficient in this kind of spatial ability, and his perception of the fluctuations was only due to his limited strength; there was no guarantee that he wouldn't make a mistake.
Such hidden dangers must be addressed as soon as possible.
As Shituo Yan pondered, the star array in front of Bai Ya became increasingly solid, with light flowing within it.
A strange fluctuation emanated from the star array, and the soul of the infant spirit floated out from Li Yu's spiritual sea.
It looked excitedly at the swirling star array and let out a "waaaa" sound. Only Li Yu could clearly sense that eagerness and hope.
"Don't worry, you'll be truly alive soon," Li Yu comforted softly, her gaze fixed on the star array, equally filled with anticipation.
Just then, Li Yu sensed the presence blocking the door and turned to open the research lab door.
It turned out that Jiang Feng had rushed over as soon as he heard that Li Yu had returned, but was stopped by the guards at the gate.
“Lord Li Yucheng…” the guard asked hesitantly.
"Let him in," Li Yu said casually.
Jiang Feng strode in, his face as calm as still water: "Li Yuxingjun didn't even inform me of her return, otherwise I would have missed this grand show."
“Breaking through Zhou Xiaopeng’s protective shield will definitely attract Zhou Zhenbei’s attention,” Li Yu explained. “If Zhou Zhenbei finds out you’re here, it might affect and implicate your Jiang family…”
"Implicated?" Jiang Feng, suppressing his rage, asked, recalling Zhou Zhenbei's actions, "When that old bastard dared to plot the annihilation of my Third Legion, did he ever consider the consequences?"
Jiang Feng stepped aside, his gaze piercing Zhou Xiaopeng on the platform like an icy blade:
"Li Yuxing, don't try to persuade me. Today, I want to watch Zhou Xiaopeng die with my own eyes!"
"I also want Zhou Zhenbei to see how his most cherished son will pay the price with his life for the sins he committed!"
Jiang Feng's voice was filled with a fierce, clenched-teeth tone. His gaze was fixed on Zhou Xiaopeng, and his hands unconsciously clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white.
Li Yu looked at the bloodshot eyes of Jiang Feng and knew that he harbored deep-seated hatred and did not care about the deadly feud between the Jiang family and Zhou Zhenbei.
Jiang Feng has probably been harboring a lot of resentment for the Third Army Corps being annihilated by Zhou Zhenbei's scheme.
Li Yu stopped trying to persuade her and calmly said, "You can stay if you want, but don't get agitated and interfere. This ceremony must not go wrong."
“I understand.” Jiang Feng took a deep breath, suppressing his surging anger, but his gaze never left Zhou Xiaopeng: “I only care about the results, I won’t cause trouble.”
Li Yu nodded slightly and said nothing more.
By the time the massive star array was fully formed, the sky, which had been overcast and rainy, was beginning to lighten.
Bai Ya let out a long sigh of relief, beads of sweat visible on his forehead.
Without prior preparation, it is indeed not easy to support the entire star array alone in an unfamiliar location.
Bai Ya looked at the two familiar targets in front of him. The same star array, the same people, and he was the one casting the spell, but the identities of the two victims were completely reversed.
A pang of melancholy gripped him, and he gave a self-deprecating laugh before turning to Li Yu and saying:
"Ready to go, we can begin."
“Let’s begin!” Li Yu responded immediately without hesitation, her gaze never leaving the little infant spirit’s body in the star array for even a second.
“But…” Bai Ya looked at the protective shield on Zhou Xiaopeng with some difficulty:
"We know this protective shield might take a long time to develop, and its destruction will definitely alert Zhou Zhenbei. Shouldn't we make some preparations in advance?"
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