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Since that day when I spoke with Jun Rui, he has not appeared again, and the scene above my head has vanished, leaving me alone in the Voidless Realm, unable to escape even from this little pool.
Endless waiting has brought about endless anxiety.
Even though I trust Jun Chong, various thoughts plague me, making me worry about him.
I know he would give everything for me, even his life, just to ensure I live well.
My hands tightly clutched my clothing, trembling incessantly as tears fell into the blue water of the pool, disappearing without a trace.
Everything happened too quickly; I hadn’t even handed over what Hikaki asked me to give to Jun Chong. Perhaps it was fate that made me miss this one chance.
Looking at the seal on my body, I furrowed my brow slightly. "How can I break Chitaki's seal by myself?"
"Ah, I knew you would run into trouble alone. Luckily, we made it in time."
I looked up to see a crack appear in the air of the Voidless Realm. Chitaki was the first to emerge from it, followed closely by Molin.
"Anxin, we're here to help you!"
In my moment of helplessness, seeing them arrive felt unbeatable. I walked to the edge of the pool and watched them approach, tears welling in my eyes. "How did you get here?" This was the Voidless Realm; unless one possessed immense spiritual power, entering freely was not so simple. Chitaki and Molin were merely human; how could they have come here? "Did Jun Chong send you?"
If it was him, then why did he leave me alone here?
"Stop asking so much; let’s get you out first!" Chitaki took out some items from his bag and spread them around the pool before saying to me, "Use Blood Flame and infuse it with your blood to break free from the bindings inside. Anxin, you must remain calm and not get agitated."
"Okay."
I took out Blood Flame and made a cut on my hand. Blood flowed freely, all absorbed by Blood Flame. A brilliant red light burst forth, mingling with a sharp sword wind as it cleaved forward. I felt a slight resistance against the sword's edge but it could not withstand the power of Blood Flame.
"Give me your hand."
I finally climbed out of the pool, following Molin's hand. My clothes were soaked, but thankfully, Chitaki had prepared a new outfit for me to change into. Soon, the three of us were dressed in large cloaks.
"Where are we going now?" I asked.
"To the Underworld," Molin replied, gazing at the distant sky with indifference. "That is the end of everything."
"But I still need to go somewhere." Although I was eager to be by Jun Chong's side, there was something else I had to do. "I need to visit the Demon Realm."
Chitaki and Molin exchanged bewildered glances. I knew they didn't understand, but there was no time to explain. Tightening my cloak, I walked over to the ground and bent down to pick up the broken Qilin Hairpin, squinting as I frowned.
This Qilin Hairpin is fake.
"Anxin, what's wrong?"
"Nothing." I placed the broken Qilin Hairpin in my pocket and turned back to them. "Let's go!"
Thanks to the Invisibility Talisman, we made our way through the Underworld without being detected. However, seeing the countless casualties along the way made my heart ache even more. How could there be no casualties? As long as the world exists, it seems impossible.
Once we exited the Underworld's territory, Chitaki found a secluded spot and set up a teleportation array. This formation required a certain amount of spiritual energy and needed someone to guard it.
"Who is watching over the array outside?"
"Qianqian and Master, along with Jun Jun," Chitaki said, patting my shoulder in reassurance. "Everyone volunteered because if the Underworld is destroyed, the human realm will also be thrown into chaos. Though our strength may be limited, every little bit helps when combined."
I held back my tears and tightened my grip on Blood Flame.
"I'll stay behind; you and Molin should go quickly and return." Chitaki simply assigned tasks. "This is the Underworld; using human magic here will definitely attract attention, so you have at most half a day."
I nodded as Molin took my hand and stepped into the center of the array.
With the incantation spoken, the formation activated, and wind surged from beneath our feet. I felt a force pulling us downward.
Molin held my hand tighter, sensing my nervousness. In a flash, the scene before us shifted, and when it became clear again, we were standing on the land I had emerged from the Demon Realm.
Without delay, I used the prayer to my Jade Token to re-enter the Demon Palace. The palace was as quiet as it had been that night; although some Demons remained, they were merely decorations. The Demon Realm had sealed everything off in the Underworld, and the Netherworld was similar—if defeated, everything would be lost.
I took a deep breath and approached the stone cave. To my surprise, the door slowly opened from within, and Molin immediately pulled me back into a defensive stance.
“Mom!”
A cheerful child's voice came from inside. A small, dark figure stood at the entrance of the cave, accompanied by a pure white fragrance.
I froze, my heart racing. “Xiao You?”
Lin You still held the Six Sacred Snow Lotus Seal, one hand grasping Nian as they stood inside the cave. While Nian was overjoyed to see me, Lin You displayed an unprecedented indifference.
Suddenly, the Six Sacred Snow Lotus Seal transformed into a short dagger that reflected the cold wind, positioned threateningly against Nian's neck. Fear appeared on Nian Little's face. “Sister, are you going to hurt the baby?”
“Xiao You, what are you doing? Let go of this child.”
I wanted to step forward, but Molin held me back. “Something feels off.”
My heart sank. Could this be Su Xun?
The sharp dagger was raised, and just as it was about to strike, before I could react, a line of blood appeared on Nian's forehead as if something had been severed. She lowered the dagger and gently pushed Nian from behind, whispering, “Go!”
“Thank you, sister.” Nian expressed her gratitude and happily ran to my side, hugging me tightly. “Mommy, I finally got out! Mommy!”
“What is going on?”
“He has been bound by the Demon King's power for too long. If he came out recklessly, that binding would kill him. Lin You used her spiritual energy as a price to sever that binding.”
“Xiao You, thank you.”
I held Nian in my arms, her little body cold and trembling as she nestled against me, clutching me tightly, afraid I would leave.
Lin You smiled at me, standing still. "Anxin, I know this child is hope. This is also the last time I can help you, so you must succeed and bring peace back to this world."
"Xiao You, what's wrong?"
I blinked, confirming it wasn't just my eyes playing tricks on me; Lin You's body was becoming transparent, flickering like a shadow, ready to vanish at any moment.
Molin stood silently beside us, lips pressed together. Lin You simply smiled at me without speaking, as if wanting to imprint my final moments in her mind.
Only Nian sensed my worry. She wrapped her arms around my neck and said, "Mommy, I know. Sister made a deal with the Demon Serpent to save me. The Demon Serpent demanded her soul as payment, and the Demon King Grandpa's magic is not easy to handle. She used a lot of her spiritual power to rescue me. Sister is a good person. Mommy, can you save her? Otherwise, she will disappear."
"Xiao You, why are you so foolish?" Tears fell as I bit my lip tightly, an indescribable feeling stirring within me. "Why do you always sacrifice for me? I'm not anyone special to you! There's no need for you to pay with your life to help me!"
"Anxin, I do this because of the kindness you've shown me—without any reason."
The hissing sound of snakes filled the air. I saw four black snakes approaching Lin You from different directions in the cave. Lin You stood there motionless, waiting for death.
"Anxin, I can hardly control Su Xun's obsession now. The only thing I can do is end my life; that way, his obsession won't become an obstacle for you. So don't cry; it's not your fault. It's the Su Family that owes you. Don't worry; I've passed the family leadership to Su Ziqian. He promised he would protect the human realm and wouldn't trouble you again."
The black snake opened its gaping maw and bit down on Lin You's hand. She stood there and let it tear at her without even furrowing her brow. My heart felt like it was being sliced apart as I finally released Nian from my embrace.
With the Blood Flame in hand and without hesitation, even though Lin You had made her choice first, I couldn't stand by and watch my friend die before me.
Even if it meant opposing her, it was better than such cruelty.
Molin understood my heart and did not stop me. The Blood Flame flared brighter with my emotional turmoil; I could feel a surge of spiritual power within me that had long been dormant now awakening and coursing through my body.
The red light clashed against the darkness; only brilliance could endure. Two of the black snakes fell dead while the other two slithered into the cave and disappeared.
"Mommy," Nian said, "the liquid from the Demon Serpent's fangs is highly toxic. Anyone bitten cannot be saved; they consume both flesh and soul when they bite. Right now, Sister only has one soul and one spirit left that hasn't been devoured."
Lin You's body turned black from within, collapsing to the ground as if it had lost all support. I reached out to help her, anxiously shouting, "Mom, she's poisoned! Don't touch her!"
But it was too late. I held Lin You in my arms, tears falling one by one onto her face as I cried, "Xiao You, why did you have to be so foolish?"
"Anxin, why do you keep trying to save me over and over again?"
With tears in my eyes, I answered without hesitation, "Because you are my best friend, you are my family."
"Family? I am clearly the reincarnation of someone cursed to kill you. Who would have thought I would genuinely fall in love with you? Now I understand why Jun Chong loves you; it’s not without reason. Anxin, although you are kind and sometimes annoyingly so, that is your charm. You hold onto your beliefs, something I could never learn. Anxin, live well with your beliefs!"
"Lin You!"
I had witnessed life and death before, but I never imagined there would come a day when someone would take their last breath in my arms.
I watched as Lin You gradually became transparent, an unprecedented panic spreading in my heart, occupying my entire being.
It felt as if a voice whispered in my ear, "Jun Chong will also die like this in your arms."
"No—"
I cried out in anguish, and no one noticed that Lin You's closed eyes suddenly opened wide. A cold glint flashed in her gaze as a thin black blade appeared between her fingers, swiftly aimed at my heart.
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