A vast aura rippled out from the center of the boundless Sea of Consciousness. Serene white radiance, like moonlight from a bright moon, illuminated the path ahead for a traveler lost in the night.
The night-like domain of darkness was torn apart. A thread of white light bloomed from within, then spread outward, peeling back layer after layer.
Nine jade-white lotus petals slowly unfurled, dispelling all evil and darkness.
"What is this?"
A startled cry came from the depths of the darkness. The surging tide of darkness seemed to have struck an invisible dam, all of it blocked outside Zhao Xuan's body.
Meanwhile, Zhao Xuan, standing within the World Cleansing White Lotus, gasped heavily. His pupils trembled, and fine beads of sweat streamed continuously down his forehead.
He was like a drowning man who had been rescued. After enduring the despair of being swallowed by the waves, he greedily drew breath after breath. The fresh air of the mortal world poured into his lungs, releasing the oppression that had filled his heart moments ago.
Something enormous seemed to be charging through the darkness. Zhao Xuan's heart tightened, and he swiftly dodged to the side.
Bang!
A thick snake tail, as massive as a small mountain, slammed into the ground with a thunderous crash.
A pair of scarlet eyes emerged from the darkness like two bright lanterns. Yet what they brought was neither light nor reassurance, but a fear that rose from the depths of one's soul.
Then another pair of scarlet eyes appeared, followed by another. They floated in the darkness, staring intently at Zhao Xuan with entirely different expressions.
Mockery, disdain, gloom, coldness, killing intent...
Zhao Xuan's mind trembled slightly. He hurriedly lowered his head and took a deep breath, then glanced at the phantom of the World Cleansing