Inside the Great Elder's residence, the atmosphere was grave. The news that Bao Bao possessed the Void Spirit Bloodline offered a glimmer of hope for their journey to the Eye of the Returning Void, but it also made the dangers ahead all too real.
"The Void Spirit Bloodline is exceedingly thin, almost dormant." The Great Elder studied the clueless Bao Bao within the water sphere and said to Li Wuyang, "We must find a way to awaken it. Even if we can only stimulate a trace of its sensory ability, it may be able to guide you through the void turbulence outside the Returning Void entrance. But the awakening process... carries risks. It could damage its intelligence or even cause its bloodline to collapse."
Li Wuyang looked at the carefree Bao Bao and hesitated. He did not want this innocent little creature to take such a risk for his own sake.
Bao Bao seemed to sense Li Wuyang's emotions. It leaped out of the water sphere and landed in his palm, its tentacles lightly winding around his fingers as it conveyed a determined—at least in its own mind—thought: "Neighbor... going... Bao Bao... help! Bao Bao... not scared!"
Its thought was simple yet brave, warming Li Wuyang's heart and making him even more reluctant.
The Great Elder sighed. "Child, this is its destiny, and it is also your opportunity. If it is willing, this old woman can try using the Ancient Spirit Awakening Array to gently stimulate its bloodline. Whether it succeeds depends on fate. But even if it does, its guidance will be extremely vague and cannot last long. You must find the entrance and enter it within the limited time available."
Li Wuyang fell silent for a long time. At last, he dropped to one knee and solemnly said