A faint cluster of green radiance flickered above Zhang Ziling's soul, slowly drifting toward the top of Shen Yi's head. The green glow seemed to dance with joy, letting out soft chirps. When it was within a foot of Shen Yi's head, it suddenly accelerated and plunged downward.
The Body Seizure was about to succeed. If Zhang Ziling successfully occupied Shen Yi's body, Shen Yi's consciousness would be ground to dust and vanish from this world.
"Though it cannot be called perfect, this is the only way for now."
Zhang Ziling formed the secret art in his hand, regret filling his heart, yet he had no other choice. Fortunately, the secret art recorded that once he reached the Nascent Soul Realm, he could make up for it again.
Yet at the final moment, the green radiance seemed to glimpse some terrifying sight. It screamed in horror, releasing a piercing shriek as it fled Shen Yi's body at top speed.
But a stream of black qi followed close behind, biting down hard on Zhang Ziling's soul. He let out a miserable scream, but it was useless. The black qi swallowed him whole in a single gulp.
"Yiya!"
That black qi was Little Black. Ever since he had passed the Golden Core Tribulation, Shen Yi had discovered that Little Black could freely shift between spirit and physical form. Thus, Little Black usually hid within Shen Yi's body, only occasionally coming out for air and play.
As Zhang Ziling's soul was utterly extinguished, the green light in Shen Yi's eyes faded as well. His eyes closed once more, and his body fell from midair onto the ground.
While unconscious, Shen Yi saw Zhang Ziling's entire life.
From first entering the immortal path to achieving the Golden Core Realm, from birth to death—it was