Half a year later, Bai Ling'er and Wang Qingshan stood atop a steep high peak, gazing into the sky with different expressions.
"I'll cast a spell to send you out in a moment. I hope it succeeds. Fellow Daoist Wang, tell me, do you think we'll ever meet again?"
Bai Ling'er spoke slowly. When she had first met Wang Qingshan, they had belonged to opposing factions and fought fiercely. Later, by a twist of fate, they had become trapped here and protected each other while they cultivated.
They had weathered life and death together and stayed side by side for several centuries. They could not be said to love each other, but the hostility between them had greatly diminished, replaced by a measure of goodwill.
"If fate wills it, we should meet again. I'm giving you this Rank 4 Puppet Beast. Keep it to protect yourself!"
Wang Qingshan took out a golden light–shimmering Metal Sphere and handed it to Bai Ling'er.
Bai Ling'er accepted the Metal Sphere and thanked him.
She began murmuring an incantation. White light burst from her body, and she slapped both hands toward the void. Two streaks of white light shot out and struck the air. Ripples spread through the void, and before long, a tiny crack appeared.
"Go quickly. I can't hold on for much longer."
Bai Ling'er spoke in a deep voice as the spiritual power within her rapidly drained away, her face quickly paling.
Wang Qingshan summoned the Azure Lotus Sword and formed a Hand Seal. The Azure Lotus Sword immediately blazed with green light, and his entire body merged into it. The sword light surged, transforming into an Azure Rainbow that tore through the air.
The Azure Rainbow slashed into the tiny crack. The void gave off a buzzing sound, and the