Strange Reflection, Second Trial Completed

"Innocent."

Those two familiar words again.

These were two words that infuriated Ning Rongrong.

Just hearing that word made me furious, and I wanted to get rid of this opponent as soon as possible.

Mingdu the five major domains are no longer there, what gives Impressions the right to be so arrogant?

Swish--

The Ten Treasures Demon Soul Strike struck its mark, directly hitting the image. Amidst the deafening explosion of Soul Power, Ning Rongrong swiftly dodged.

At the same time, the time of the five major domains on her body also completely ended, and her Soul Power was completely gone.

"Huff~ Huff~"

Gasping for breath, Ning Rongrong cautiously stared at the center of the Soul Power explosion, which was completely covered by light, making it impossible to see what was happening inside.

However, the system did not indicate that its Second Trial was over, which proves that the image was not truly defeated.

How resilient must it be?

The Ten Treasures Demon Soul Strike, despite its significant amplification, couldn't kill in one hit.

Tick-tock--

Tick-tock--

Tick-tock--

Gradually, the light surrounding the image disappeared, and Ning Rongrong was able to see the situation inside clearly.

The Martial Soul in Yingxiang's hand had transformed into Fire-Stoking Stick Martial Soul, but the Fire-Stoking Stick couldn't withstand Ning Rongrong's sudden attack at the last moment.

After all, with Teleportation starter combined with a powerful burst of energy, it's difficult for the human brain to react in time.

Unless it's a prediction--

The image's abdomen was pierced directly by the Ten Treasures Demon Soul Strike, almost revealing her back through her body. A large amount of blood flowed out from the hole in her body, dripping into the lava at her feet.

"Jade Phoenix Twin Wings."

Despite being severely injured and having very little Soul Power left, making even flying extremely difficult, he was ultimately kept airborne thanks to the External Soul Bone.

But judging from its condition, there's no hope of saving it.

Even if Ning Rongrong doesn't finish off the enemy, Yingxiang won't last much longer.

The Ten Treasures Demon Soul Strike just now not only pierced through the image's body, but also completely pierced through its internal organs.

He's just clinging to life by his last breath.

"Pfft—" A mouthful of blood spurted from Yingxiang's mouth, and she swayed precariously in mid-air. "I didn't expect my reaction to be so slow... Sigh..."

md.

It's clearly just a reflection, yet it's so persistent. I really don't know if I'm the main character, or if she is.

Even on his deathbed, he couldn't resist making a poignant statement.

Ning Rongrong didn't rush to finish off the enemy. She also released her Second Martial Soul, the Fire-Stoking Stick, before slowly approaching the image. "But judging from your confident demeanor just now, it seemed like you didn't think you would lose at all."

"That's... that's natural." Yingxiang suddenly laughed, but her laughter only aggravated her injuries. "But I don't think I'll win either. After all, even with the Ten Treasures Glazed Sword Martial Soul and its Soul Ring and Soul Skill, my proficiency is no match for yours."

"No, that's not right. I should have known I was going to lose, but I just didn't expect it to happen so quickly."

After a brief burst of laughter, Yingxiang's face turned pale again. The pain in her abdomen forced her to frown, but she forced herself to speak, "It seems that only you can survive better in the Douluo Continent. If it were the original Ning Rongrong, she would either have been killed long ago or bullied to the point of losing her original nature."

You actually know these things?

Ning Rongrong was stunned. She didn't expect Yingxiang to know these things that she had never told anyone, not even Zhu Zhuqing.

But it seems she actually knew.

But after thinking about it, it seems to make sense.

His own transmigration and all his abilities came from the system, and the Second Trial of the Demon God Nine Trials was also given by the system. As a product of the system, it is normal for Yingxiang to know these things.

"Everyone has their own way of living. I'm just trying to see things from her perspective. I'm simply unwilling to compromise and want to live a better life."

Ning Rongrong laughed and said, "But as a mere observer, lacking self-judgment and opportunities to navigate the world, what's the use of thinking about these things?"

Swish--

Yingxiang withdrew her Second Martial Soul, and her whole body became heavy, seemingly on the verge of death. She quickly fell into the lava below, but Ning Rongrong reacted quickly and managed to catch her.

As for why he hugged her... Ning Rongrong didn't know either.

She might simply find it unbelievable that even images could evoke similar human emotions.

"You..."

The image in her arms blushed slightly. "I'm just an image, why did you save me? If you let me die sooner, wouldn't your Second Trial be complete?"

"..."

I blushed for no reason.

Ning Rongrong looked at the image in her arms with a strange expression. Suddenly, she felt that the image was odd, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what was wrong with it.

"Are you really Yingxiang?" Ning Rongrong couldn't help but ask.

Just like in her previous life, the AI robots were so intelligent that they made her feel like they weren't AI robots at all.

That's a bit too humane.

"To you, I am indeed an image." The image forced a smile, shifting slightly to make itself more comfortable in Ning Rongrong's arms. "From now on, for my own sake and for the sake of the original owner of this body, I must live well."

"That's natural."

"Moreover, your Second Martial Soul can control the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams. This is something I researched, and I hope it will be helpful for you to Self-Created Soul Skill in the future." Looking at Ning Rongrong, Yingxiang was momentarily lost in thought, but with the violent churning of magma beneath them, it was clear that time was running out for Ning Rongrong them in this space.

Clenching his teeth, Yingxiang used his last bit of strength to forcefully break free from Ning Rongrong's body and plunge into the lava below, where he was swallowed up in an instant.

In that brief moment of falling, Ning Rongrong seemed to see the image smiling at her, but tears welled up in its eyes.

Who... is she?

Whoosh--

As the image disappeared, the surrounding environment suddenly changed drastically. The space where the ground was cracked and lava was surging everywhere was completely gone. In its place, Ning Rongrong returned to the large playground of the Shrek Academy.

Jade Phoenix Twin Wings disappeared, and she fell to the side of a tree in the corner of the playground.

At the same time.

"Ding~"

"Congratulations, host, on completing the Second Trial of the Demon God Nine Trials —defeating the Image."

"Ding~"

"Congratulations, host, you have received a reward: your Soul Power Level has increased by three levels."

"Ding~"

"Congratulations, host, you have obtained Soul Ring with a true lifespan of one million years and Soul Bone with a true lifespan of one million years."

"The host can freely allocate the actual number of years in the reward, but cannot allow others to use it."

System notifications sounded one after another.

Swish Swish Swish--

Immediately following, three golden lights surrounded her, and Ning Rongrong's Soul Power Level increased to level fifty-eight.

The sudden increase in Soul Power also made her much more energetic, and she leaped up from the ground.

But instead of using the reward immediately, he stared blankly at the sky, lost in thought...