Within the Heaven-Stealing Cauldron's space, Kong's figure silently appeared at some unknown moment.
He sat cross-legged atop the White Jade Lotus Platform, eyes closed in concentration, like an old monk deep in meditation.
In the surrounding void, wish power gathered from all directions like trickling streams, gradually transforming into a dazzling five-colored river, as though a rainbow from the horizon had fallen into the mortal world, before finally flowing into the altar beneath the lotus platform.
Yuan Ming stood in the void, sensing the powerful fluctuations of wish power. Its intensity far surpassed the wish power generated by ordinary believers.
His gaze lingered briefly on Kong before shifting toward Xi Ying nearby.
Xi Ying had already awakened and was quietly watching Kong cast his spell.
The fluctuations of her soul had gradually stabilized, and her aura had returned to its usual tranquility.
"You're all right?" Yuan Ming's expression brightened, though he still asked uneasily.
"Senior Kong lent me a hand and repaired the damage to my soul. After a period of recuperation, there is no longer any serious problem." Xi Ying smiled faintly.
"The backlash from the Great Vow of All Beings is far too intense. To some extent, it even surpasses your Karma Commandment. It would be best to use such a divine ability that harms both others and yourself as little as possible in the future." Yuan Ming nodded, speaking gravely.
"I understand what you mean. However, the Great Vow of All Beings does not bring such severe backlash every time." Xi Ying nodded gently.
"What do you mean by that?" Yuan Ming asked, unable to hide his confusion.
Xi Ying's gaze fell upon Yuan Ming's brow. She suddenly raised a hand and pointed into the air, her voice resounding with grandeur. "May the soul-devouring insect in this