In an instant, the air seemed to freeze. Only the explosions from the battle rang out from time to time, echoing beside their ears.
Dai Yao was slightly taken aback. Bo Saixi's bluntness surprised him a little. The corners of his mouth lifted faintly as he looked toward the battle in the field and said, "I can understand. After all, no one would be willing to give up their life for someone they'd only met by chance. However, I must remind you, Senior, this may be the only chance you'll have in this life. You should seize it well."
The confidence in Dai Yao's tone left Bo Saixi momentarily dazed. Her eyes shifted, and she sighed softly. "If you can endure my attacks for the time it takes an incense stick to burn and complete the Sixth Trial, I will fulfill my duty as High Priest and open the Inheritance Gate for you during the Ninth Trial."
"Lord Sea God's return to the world is the dream of every Soul Master on Sea God Island. As the High Priest, that is even more true for me. But in the end, I am not a god. I cannot suppress the desires in my heart, and I actually gave rise to the thought of getting rid of you."
Bo Saixi gave a somewhat self-mocking smile. A complicated look surfaced on her usually unruffled face. Then she turned and fixed her gaze on Dai Yao, slowly saying:
"I both hope you complete the trial and restore Lord Sea God's glory, and yet I also hope you fail, so that I may cling to life. Therefore, I will not hold back in the coming trial. But I hope you can defeat me and dispel that shameful thought of mine."
Dai Yao understood somewhat what