The Rite of Descension: Zhongli Recognizes Me as Guizhong's Disciple
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As soon as Bai Ye said this, Ying appeared in front of him instantly.

Her gaze was fixed on Bai Ye, trying to confirm whether he was lying.

However, when she saw Bai Ye, she felt a little flustered and could only turn her gaze to the side.

Ying began to carefully consider the real situation, and then shook her head with some regret.

"No, I'm afraid it's not possible right now. The real place of death isn't on the Teyvat, but in the Khaenri'ah, and getting there now is extremely difficult."

"Perhaps, when you are strong enough in the future, you can go and see if it still exists. If we go there now, I'm afraid your safety cannot be guaranteed."

Bai Ye then proposed an idea, saying to Ying:

"Perhaps, the true soul isn't with Khaenri'ah?"

"Not in Khaenri'ah!?"

Upon hearing him say this, both Kage and Lady Guuji turned their gazes toward him.

"I can guarantee that I really did die in the Khaenri'ah."

Ying said earnestly to Bai Ye.

"I remember Makoto gave you her sword before she died, didn't she? Perhaps her soul is still within that sword."

"You mean the soul is truly within 'Dreamy Musou'?"

Lady Guuji asked Bai Ye about Bai Ye.

"Yes, I think so. We'll have to take a look at the specifics before we can say anything more."

Bai Ye wasn't entirely sure either.

It's not that we can't confirm the real location, but rather that we can't confirm the real status.

Whether or not they can be saved is really hard to say.

"Um..."

Raiden Ei nodded.

She was about to draw her sword.

However, Bai Ye stopped him.

"That's enough for today. I've already spent so much time on this. I'm exhausted. If I continue, I might make a mistake due to overwork."

Ying nodded slightly.

At this moment, Lady Guuji spoke up, saying to Bai Ye and Kage, "At this time, shall we go and see what the situation is like on Mt. Yougou's side? Isn't that little girl from the Tengu clan leading the Kujou Clan and Takatsukasa Clan to Grand Narukami Shrine? Kage, you can also go and meet your comrades who are with us."

"Um."

Ying nodded.

Then, the three of them headed towards the direction of the Mt. Yougou.

As Gods, Shadow's speed was naturally extremely fast. And since Lady Guuji was a woman who could rival the Tengu clan leader, her speed was also considerable. Consequently, Bai Ye began to fall behind.

Finally, Bai Ye had no choice but to unfold the Wind Essence, allowing the Wind Essence wings to appear behind him and begin to fly.

This is good too; at least I'm finally experiencing a perspective that's higher than most people's.

And,

I felt quite accomplished as Thor carried me through the air.

Lady Guuji, feeling competitive, looked up at Bai Ye and shouted, "Hey, let's have a speed contest! Whoever gets to Mt. Yougou first has to treat us to dinner if they're late!"

"Good."

Bai Ye readily agreed.

As he agreed, Lady Guuji swiftly darted towards the direction of Mt. Yougou.

Her body had just been born, and now was the time for it to adapt. Her challenge to a speed contest with Bai Ye was precisely to better adapt to her body.

Bai Ye was not to be outdone, adjusting his wind speed and flying forward.

After flying a distance, he turned to Ying behind him and said, "Miss Ei, this bet counts towards yours too."

It's a bet to treat people to a meal, not to cook for them.

If it were a real cooking session, Bai Ye would never dare to bring Ying along. Hu Tao's dishes could only be described as a brief encounter with her family, but Ying's dishes would probably have to be shared with her family members.

Bai Ye flew past the Lady Guuji, the two of them once again left Ying far behind.

"These two people..."

Ying's lips curled up involuntarily.

Back then, Lady Guuji, Sasayuri, and Miyoshi Chiyo Yuri often gambled, and I would get caught up in it just by passing by.

"In that case, there's no way I can lose."

The shadow exerted its power in the next second.

A flash of lightning streaked across the sky, and she rushed in front of Bai Ye and Lady Guuji.

Her abilities are undeniable.

Seeing this Lady Guuji and Bai Ye also stepped up their efforts.

Kujou Sara, along with the soldiers of Otsukemono, led the Kujou Clan and Takatsukasa Clan to the entrance of Grand Narukami Shrine.

The mountain breeze made Kujou Sara's hair a little disheveled.

She gripped her longsword, pondering the meaning behind Bai Ye.

"Bai Ye sent me here, could it be to find Yagami Guuji? But if she comes, will the Kujou Clan and Takatsukasa Clan agree?"

Kujou Sara Divine Child Yagami's abilities. However, even with her eloquence, she might not be able to persuade the Kujou Clan and Takatsukasa Clan.

No matter how high your position as the Eighth Guuji is, it has absolutely no connection with us, the Tenryou Commission. I will not listen to your instruction.

Just as Kujou Sara was pondering, a group of souls suddenly appeared in front of her.

She picked up her arrow.

As a member of the Tengu clan, she naturally possessed secret methods to deal with ghosts. Sensing the ghosts appearing at Grand Narukami Shrine, she instinctively assumed they were enemies and drew her long sword.

But in the next second, she put the long sword away.

This is not an enemy.

Although there were quite a few ghosts ahead, Kujou Sara didn't sense any eeriness at all; on the contrary, she felt a sense of heroic righteousness and chilling power. What kind of ghosts could evoke such a feeling?

Soon, the souls arrived.

They are all the soul of the samurai.

Kujou Sara could see that they were all covered in wounds, both old and new, making them look quite ferocious. However, through sensing their auras, Kujou Sara sensed that these samurai were all righteous warriors.

The leading samurai spirit approached, looking at Kujou Sara with a curious expression, and asked:

"What are you doing? Shouldn't someone shot in the leg with a crossbow bolt be taken to a medical clinic? What are you doing here?"

Kujou Sara was about to explain, Divine Child appeared beside them.

Covering her mouth with her hand and laughing, she said to the souls:

"These are your juniors. These people were just punished by the Shadow. Oh dear, why are they all carrying crossbow bolts on their legs? This must be the little guy's doing. Did they go and provoke Bai Ye again?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions on the faces of these warriors turned dark.

"Kujo, Takatsukasa, you two take care of these matters."

The samurai who had questioned Kujou Sara looked at the samurai behind him, and then several samurai with even angrier expressions stepped forward from the crowd.

The Kujou Clan members were still confused and asked, "What is your background? You are not the Shogun, what right do you have to interfere in the internal affairs of our Kujou Clan?"

On the other side, the Takatsukasa Clan family and the Kujou Clan had exactly the same reaction.

Who are you people to interfere in our family affairs?

At that moment, one of the samurai walked up to the Kujou Clan member and kicked him hard.

As he kicked, Divine Child gently waved his hand, temporarily giving the soul a physical form. He kicked the first member of the Kujou Clan off the stretcher and shouted, "My name is Kujo Kaichiro. I wonder if I'm qualified to teach you, the master of the Kujou Clan?"

"This name doesn't exist in the Kujou Clan. Why are you impersonating someone from the Kujou Clan?"

The person who was kicked off the stretcher endured the excruciating pain and said to Kujo Kaichiro.

At that moment, Kujou Sara remembered something and said with a solemn expression, "This, isn't this the ancestor of the Kujou Clan who died in battle five hundred years ago?"

"That's right, at least you haven't forgotten us." Kujo Yoshiichiro nodded in satisfaction. But he still scolded her, "But I'm going to scold you later too. What's wrong with remembering my name? You've all lost the spirit of the Kujou Clan. You've colluded with foreign enemies, oppressed the people, and concealed the truth from the shogun. The fact that you're still alive is a testament to the Shogun mercy."

"This can't be blamed on her. As the adopted daughter of the Kujou Clan, she was completely deceived. Besides..." Divine Child said with a grin, "She's a good friend of Little Bai Ye, isn't she? She's truly innocent in this matter."

"Oh, I see. I'm so sorry, so very sorry." Upon hearing Yagamiko 'Divine Child, Kujo Kaichiro immediately changed his attitude.

At the same time, he kicked the Kujou Clan members lying on the ground hard.

"Look at them, and then look at yourselves."

Meanwhile, the samurai of the Takatsukasa Clan began to loudly reprimand his juniors.

"What... what exactly is going on?"

Kujou Sara still felt somewhat confused.

The Divine Child points to the souls of the samurai.

"My little hero Bai Ye, knowing that Lord Lady Guuji might still be alive, went alone into the 'darkness' to rescue him. However, he didn't expect to see many samurai who had been swallowed by the 'darkness' as well. So, he brought all of these samurai out by himself. And among them were your seniors from the Kujou Clan Lady Guuji Takatsukasa Clan."

"This..."

Kujou Sara trembled slightly.

"Did Bai Ye do all of this by himself?"

"Yes."

The Divine Child nodded affirmatively.

Kujou Sara found it hard to believe.

She couldn't even imagine how much hardship Bai Ye would have to endure.

Moreover, none of these are his responsibility.

He still went ahead and did it.

Perhaps the only reason for this is the yearning for justice in their hearts.

At that moment, she also remembered the woman who had stood with Ying earlier.

She must be Lady Guuji, right?

I still greatly underestimated Bai Ye.

Kujou Sara thought to herself.

I initially thought he was just a young swordsman, but now he seems more like a hero who has completed an epic quest.

Her previous admiration for Bai Ye has now turned into admiration.

With her small body, she accomplished tasks that ordinary people could hardly do.

The image of the Bai Ye has become even more profound in my mind.

The other members of the Kujou Clan and Takatsukasa Clan also heard about what Bai Ye had done.

Their faces also showed disbelief.

Bai Ye went into the 'pitch black' and rescued the person!?

While the Kujou Clan members were still pondering, another person received a slap from Kujo Kaichiro.

"Look at him, and then look at you. Isn't Bai Ye more noble in status than you, more important in position than you, and has more merit than you? And what about him? Has he done any of the bad things you've done?"

"Judging from your defiant expressions, the Shogun's punishment was too lenient. If I were you, I would all commit seppuku right now."

Kujo Kaichiro continued speaking.

"Ancestor, all of us from the Kujou Clan except for Kujo Renji are here. If you make us commit seppuku, the Kujou Clan will truly fall into ruin."

"Hmph, it's a good thing that some people still know shame and didn't come." Kujo Kaichiro said disdainfully, "If the existence of the clan is just to rely on our past achievements so that you can bully men and women, then it would be better if it didn't exist and left its innocence intact."

"Inheritance is enough; as long as someone can carry on the Kujou Clan family name and spirit, that's enough."

Kujo Kaichiro looked at Kujou Sara beside him.

"It would be better to have this tengu girl marry into the Kujou Clan family to continue the bloodline. It would be much better for her to be the head of the Kujou Clan than for you."

In Inazuma, the lineage is passed down more through surname than bloodline. Therefore, even adopted children have the same status as biological children. That's why Kujo Kaichiro directly proposed the idea of having Kujou Sara marry into the family to continue the Kujou Clan name.

He said it in anger, but upon closer reflection, it seems to be quite appropriate.

Rather than letting these hopeless Kujou Clan bloodlines continue, it would be better to let someone else inherit the family name.

Currently, Kujou Sara Kujou Clan. She is trusted by the Shogun, her character is impeccable, she has a good relationship with Bai Ye who rescued them, and as a member of the Tengu clan, she also has a good relationship with Lady Guuji- no-miya. Considering all these factors, she is the most suitable candidate.

At that moment, the sound of several footsteps came from the bottom of the stone steps of Grand Narukami Shrine.

Shadow and Lady Guuji stood smiling in front.

Behind them was Bai Ye, who looked very unhappy.

Upon seeing Ying Si approach, everyone hurriedly bowed.

The injured also bowed according to the etiquette of an audience.

The samurai, on the other hand, saluted in perfect unison.

"May your glory be everlasting, and your spirit eternal!"

Upon hearing this, everyone else felt the sharp edge emanating from that group of warriors.

Ying nodded in approval.

That's right, that's exactly it.

The reason these warriors followed her into battle was precisely because of her unstoppable, lightning-like momentum.

"Not bad, can you still pick up a knife and fight?"

The shadow asked the warriors.

"Certainly."

The warriors shouted loudly.

Ying was even happier.

She glanced at the Kujou Clan and Takatsukasa Clan members lying on the ground, then looked at Kujo Kaichiro.

"Have you met? What are your plans for the next step?"

Kujo Kaichiro knelt on one knee, pondered for a moment, and replied to the shadow, "Your subordinate requests that these people be expelled from the Kujou Clan and then incorporated into the army. Unless they perform great merit, they shall not be allowed to retain the Kujo surname."

"Our Takatsukasa Clan is the same."

The ancestors of the Takatsukasa Clan also spoke the same way.

"No, Ancestor, please don't!"

"I can atone for my sins; you cannot drive us from our home."

The Kujou Clan shouted loudly.

Being driven out of the house and no longer bearing the surname Kujo means that no one will offer sacrifices to those who die.

This is worse than killing them.

"Shut up. You don't even have the ambition to make a name for yourselves on the battlefield. Going back to the Kujo family name will only be an insult to the Kujou Clan family name."

Kujo Yoshiichiro loudly reprimanded them.

After reprimanding him, he turned to look at Ying and said in a low voice:

"The Shogun, this is my idea. Please grant me permission."

"If we expel them, then who will succeed the head of the Kujou Clan from now on?"

Kage asked Kujo Yoshiichiro.

"Kujou Sara is qualified to serve as the head of the Kujou Clan."

Hearing Kujo Kaichiro mention her name, Kujou Sara was startled. Then, she remembered what her ancestor had just said: that she should inherit the family headship and then marry into the family to continue the Kujou Clan bloodline...

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but glance at Bai Ye.

No, no, this is far too criminal.

Kujou Sara quickly recited a apology.

Kage glanced at Kujo Kaichiro, then at Kujou Sara, and finally at the Kujou Clan members who were still looking at him with pleading eyes.

"Can."

These words alone are enough to convict him outright.

The Kujou Clan and Takatsukasa Clan tried to argue, but the samurai of Otsukemono had already taken them away.

The Shogun has already given the order, do you still want to argue?

Watching them leave, Shadow looked at the warriors.

"Now that the Tenryou Commission in chaos, you will be responsible for maintaining order in Inazuma City. As for your descendants, you, Divine Child, will be in charge of finding them and arranging for them to meet."

Bai Ye suggested creating mecha bodies for these samurai and then having them maintain order, a suggestion that Ying agreed with.

These warriors were loyal and incorruptible, intolerant of any wrongdoing. Moreover, they felt no pressure to discipline anyone.

Anyone who wants to cause trouble, even if they are not their descendants, can say that their ancestors fought alongside them and that they will teach them a lesson on behalf of their ancestors.

"Yes!"

The samurai nodded in agreement.

They also wanted to find something to do, and the work Ying arranged for them was exactly what they wanted.

"However, this matter will take a few more days, so you should stay here for a few more days."

"Yes."

The shadow headed towards Grand Narukami Shrine.

"I'll stay here tonight."

She spoke to the eight Divine Child.

Kage decides to make an attempt to find her older sister. To make sure she's well-rested, she plans to rest at Grand Narukami Shrine tonight.

Moreover, Grand Narukami Shrine is very close to that place.

"Great, of course I welcome that."

The Eight Divine Child smiled and agreed.

Then, she went inside, glancing back at Bai Ye.

"Don't forget the bet, you're paying for dinner tonight."

"Um."

Bai Ye reluctantly agreed.

He lost the bet.

He had initially thought that even if his speed couldn't match Kage's, he could still outrun Lady Guuji by flying through the wind. However, he never expected Lady Guuji to be so much faster, and in the end, Bai Ye lost.

My money!

He felt a pang of heartache for her.

"What did you two bet on?"

Kamisato Ayaka then asked curiously.

"It's just a bet on a meal."

"Food?" Kamisato Ayaka asked Bai Ye. "Thoma's coming over later, if not..."

Upon hearing her say that, Bai Ye instantly became excited.

"That's great! I'll go find him right now."

Going directly to buy food is too expensive; it's better to buy ingredients and then have Thoma bring them over.

"Thank you, Ayaka."

"Um."

Kamisato Ayaka nodded shyly.

Late at night, under the Sakura Tree.

A person sat cross-legged below.

After finishing their meal, Bai Ye others went to rest. Especially Lady Guuji, who had finally obtained his own body, naturally wanted to sleep a little longer.

Only Ying remained here.

At that moment, she felt a slight fluctuation in her body.

It is the puppet that I created.

With a thought, Ying returned to her own Sanctum of Euthymia.

In the Sanctum of Euthymia, she saw people who resembled herself.

"Ying, you've changed a lot these past few days."

The Raiden Shogun puppet speaks to its shadow.

"Maybe."

Ying said noncommittally.

Have you made up your mind?

"Yes, that's right. I want to hear more people's thoughts."

Shadow answered Raiden Shogun.

"Now that you've made your decision, I hope you can stay true to your beliefs when the time comes."

"It's not suitable to stay in the Sanctum of Euthymia for long," Raiden Shogun said before leaving. Shadow remained in the Sanctum of Euthymia, lost in thought.

Tomorrow might bring a good outcome, and I'll need to be in my best spirits to welcome my sister; or it might bring a bad outcome, in which case I'll be prepared to feel regret.

After a full night's rest, Bai Ye and Ying were full of energy and ready to set off the next day.

"Everyone else, stay here for now. Bai Ye and I will handle things on our own."

Ying said to everyone.

"Next, let's go to the area below Grand Narukami Shrine. It might be easier there."

"Okay, I understand."

Bai Ye nodded gently.

The place the shadow described, the Bai Ye, should be clear.

That is the space of Makoto's consciousness.

It's definitely easier to find things over there.

Bai Ye and Kage jumped off a cliff next to Grand Narukami Shrine.

Bai Ye quickly unleashed the Anemo Element.

The two of you should hurry to the cave below Grand Narukami Shrine.

Upon entering the cave, a torii gate appeared before the two as lightning flashed across the shadow's body.

"Let's go in now."

Ying said to Bai Ye.

"Uh-huh."

Bai Ye nodded.

The two then walked inside side by side.

This was Bai Ye's first time entering someone else's consciousness space, and he was still quite naive.

But the next second, he regretted it.

This sense of spatial teleportation is dozens of times stronger than the feeling of entering the Serenitea Pot.

It's uncomfortable.

The two then arrived at the True Consciousness Space.

There was nothing around.

Ying took out the 'Dreamy Musou' from his own hand.

The one-handed katana wasn't very long, its blade entirely engraved with purple patterns representing lightning. Clutching tightly the 'Dreamy Musou', Shadow handed it to Bai Ye.

"Is the true soul here?"

Ying looked at Bai Ye with expectant eyes, hoping that Bai Ye would give her a positive answer.

Knowing the situation of the 'Dreamy Musou' sword, Bai Ye gently supported its blade.

The aura of Gods, you must feel it!

Bai Ye began to absorb the power she possessed.

Only by absorbing the aura of the Gods god into one's own body can one truly examine the situation.

The aura of the blade began to circulate around Bai Ye. However, at the place where the aura of the Gods was strongest, which seemed to be the location of the true soul, Bai Ye discovered that there was an obstacle above it.

There is a difference between the forbidden characters.

Ying watched as Bai Ye held up 'Dreamy Musou', the familiar aura constantly emanating from the blade.

Ying was thrilled.

Is it really inside?

But at that moment, she noticed that the aura she emitted had stopped.

"Could it be that I've been defeated?"

She asked Bai Ye.

Ying looked somewhat concerned.

It would be better if there were no hope at all, but now that we've just seen hope and it's vanished, it's inevitable that hope will be lost.

"It's not exactly a defeat." Bai Ye looked at Ying: "I can confirm that there is indeed a fragmented soul consciousness within this 'Dreamy Musou.' However, there are some restrictions on that soul, restrictions that I cannot lift."

"Forbidden?"

Ying couldn't help but frown.

She never expected to encounter difficulties here.

Recalling the plot of the game, Bai Ye said to Ying, "This restriction may require you to break it yourself."

"What should I do?"

Ying was somewhat puzzled.

At that moment, the sound of footsteps echoed through the empty space of consciousness.

Bai Ye and Ying turned their heads and saw that the puppet general was standing on the opposite side.

What are you doing here?

The shadow asked the puppet general.

"I've come to help you unravel this."

The puppet general answered earnestly.

"Help me break the seal?"

Ying hesitated for a moment.

"Yes." The puppet general drew his naginata. Then he charged at the shadow and slashed down with his sword.

Shadow gripped 'Dreamy Musou' with his backhand and blocked the puppet general's attack.

"Nothing is beyond the control of battle. As long as you keep fighting, the sword can always unleash extraordinary power."

The puppet general continued to swing his sword.

Each slash aimed straight at the shadow's vitals.

Ying brandished his sword to defend himself.

It's just that she uses them skillfully to release force, which is the best move to avoid damaging the weapon.

Knowing that the true remnant soul resides within this 'Dreamy Musou', even though the shadow knows it is incredibly hard, it still carefully avoids damaging it.

"You're fighting like this without any understanding of your determination."

The puppet general charged at the shadow once again.

He was about to unleash another horizontal slash at the shadow with his naginata.

Shadow brandished 'Dreamy Musou', intending to attack the doll general's abdomen to force her to defend herself.

Yes,

The shadow noticed that the puppet general Genji did not make any dodging movements.

I want to exchange injuries with you.

The two sides intersected.

A wound appeared on the cheek of the Shadow, and a wound also appeared on the abdomen of the Puppet General.

"Still unable to hold firm to your beliefs?"

The puppet general said somewhat hopelessly.

Ying tightened her grip on the 'Dreamy Musou' pendant.

The two sides clashed again.

The puppet general seemed intent on perishing alongside the shadow. Facing the shadow's attack, she neither dodged nor evaded, each move deadly.

Shadow was initially at a disadvantage when facing the puppet general's movements.

However, as she continued her movements, she gradually turned the tide.

It was also a draw.

It's like no one can do anything about anyone else.

The puppet general's brows furrowed as he fought.

No, it still won't work.

She turned to look at Bai Ye, who was standing to the side watching the battle. The puppet general launched another flying kick at Ying, who blocked it with her knee. At the same time, their weapons clashed.

After the weapons of both sides clashed, the puppet general suddenly changed direction and rushed towards Bai Ye.

She swung the knife.

"Stop!"

Seeing the puppet general's movements, Shadow instinctively shouted.

At that time,

With her words, she slashed out with the 'Dreamy Musou' sword in her hand.

A power completely different from before surged forth, making Ying feel stronger than before.

This strike of his was more powerful than the previous one.

The blade slashed out.

The sword light arrived before the puppet Bai Ye even faster, and after protecting the puppet Bai Ye, it once again engulfed him.

Clang—

The puppet general's sword fell to the ground.

The puppet general also had blood coming from the corner of his mouth and was sitting on the ground.

At this moment, Ying noticed that the 'Dreamy Musou' in her hand was emitting an unusual light.

Seeing the Shadow Blade emit an unusual light, the puppet general said with a smile, "It's finally untied. If it hadn't been untied, I wouldn't have been able to do anything about it."

Ying frowned at the puppet general. "You did this to force me to unleash this power. But what if I hadn't managed to strike?"

"No, if you can't stop me in time, I can still make myself into a monster by disintegrating myself."

The puppet general said earnestly.

"I asked you before if you were firm in your beliefs. If you are not firm in your beliefs, then Inazuma will have to govern yourself from now on. I guess this is my way of giving my life in protest."

"I am your accomplice in achieving eternity. Now that the Lady Guuji has returned Makoto can be recreated, you may have an even better way to achieve eternity. At this time, I will find a way to help you achieve this wish more easily."

The puppet general knew how much Shadow missed Zhen.

Therefore, I must help her.

"Now that my mission is complete, please grant me my final ending."

If she were to return, Inazuma would feel she no longer had a place in her life. Therefore, it would be better for her to leave sooner rather than later.

"Film..."

Bai Ye couldn't help but offer some advice at this point.

"Bai Ye, what are your thoughts?"

Raiden Ei looked at Bai Ye, wanting to see his reaction.

"I... I'm still more looking forward to a happy ending."

Bai Ye hesitated for a moment, then answered Ying.

"Since it's your idea, I agree."

A slight smile appeared on Ying's face at this moment.

Bai Ye was taken aback when he saw such an expression on his usually indifferent face.

Ying noticed that Bai Ye's gaze was somewhat dazed as she looked at him, and a feeling of happiness welled up inside her.

Wrong,

He's practically my classmate.

Don't overthink it.

Bai Ye was stunned for a moment before he came to his senses. He turned his head and looked at the general who was in a daze.

The puppet general realized that he hadn't gotten the ending he wanted, and his expression showed a hint of uncertainty about what to do.

At that moment, she noticed that Bai Ye was squatting opposite her.

"I say, Puppet General, your duties are far from over."

The puppet general looked bewildered.

"Although there may still be remnants of Makoto ban is lifted, there is still a long way to go before he can be fully restored. During this time, Inazuma will need your cooperation with Kage."

Bai Ye said to her.

"Don't think of yourself as a puppet; you are far more important than you realize."

Seeing that the puppet general was still thinking, Bai Ye decided to let her have some peace and quiet.

He stood beside the shadow, looking at the 'Dreamy Musou' sword in the shadow's hand, which was already radiating light.

"Now, can we contact the remaining consciousness of Shinobu Makoto?"

Ying asked Bai Ye.

"Um."

Bai Ye nodded.

He reached out to touch that spot. But just as his fingers were about to touch it, the remaining consciousness suddenly left Bai Ye's hand and floated into the air.

From within this small ball of light came a sound that thrilled Ying.

"Shadow, you've finally freed yourself from this power. You've changed so much since then. I'm so happy to see you like this."

His tone was gentle and light.

Although it was just a ball of light, it seemed as if a gentle older sister holding an oil-paper umbrella and wearing an elegant kimono had truly appeared before Bai Ye and Ying.

However, this gentle older sister image shattered in the next second.

"Let me see, you have a much richer emotional life now than before. Friendship, family, ah, and even a faint, hazy hint of love..."

"No way, I really didn't expect this. Let me see, what does this emotion point to..."

The ball of light seemed to flash briefly towards Bai Ye.

At this point, she can't even be considered a remnant soul; she's merely a lingering consciousness. It seems that Bai Ye can't affect her for the time being.

Ying looked somewhat uneasy.

After that,

The ball of light remained silent for a long while.

"Elder sister..."

Seeing that the Makoto, she thought something terrible had happened.

"No, I didn't mean that. I just feel that my education has been somewhat inadequate."

Makoto said to the shadow.

"Never mind, we're Gods, time is always on our side. Shadow, I'm already happy to see you change like this. Now, I can rest easy. Next, I'm going to give my last... Wait, what are you doing?!"

As Makoto was saying this, she realized that Bai Ye had grabbed her.

"Makoto- neechan, I want to try and see if I can fix you."

Bai Ye said honestly.

"Repair? How is that possible..."

The Makoto's incomplete consciousness would not believe the Bai Ye's words.

But in the next second, she suddenly realized that she had made a mistake.

After leaving 'Dreamy Musou', Makoto clearly felt the energy in his body constantly dissipating.

Soon, she was about to completely disappear. At that moment, she felt the dissipating energy stop after Bai Ye grabbed her.

Even more, a little bit of the soul is returning.

This...

Is he really capable of making rice dumplings?

It can gradually transform from residual consciousness into a remnant soul, and eventually completely restore the soul.

At the same time, Makoto also has a different feeling.

However, she only had residual consciousness and could not say anything.

At this point, Raiden Ei realized what was happening.

"Bai Ye, you have gained our powers."

Upon hearing this, Makoto asked in surprise:

"Who... who exactly are you?"

"My name is Bai Ye, and I am a student of the Hagintos Academy."

"Hagintos School?"

"Yes, do you have a problem with that?" Hagintos said quietly as he emerged from Bai Ye's body.

She looked displeased.

The only way to allow Makoto to slowly nurture himself is to have Makoto enter Bai Ye's body.

The body of Bai Ye was originally mine alone, but now it needs to be occupied by Makoto.

Hagintos knew that Makoto was truly needed, so she wouldn't stop her.

Although she is mischievous, she is genuinely kind.

"I don't think so."

Makoto smile.

Hagintos urged, "So, are you going to agree or not? I think you'd better choose to agree. After all, saying that it's best to just die is the easiest thing to do, but it will always leave your loved ones with sadness. That's the most irresponsible thing to do."

Ying nodded slightly.

"How could I possibly refuse?"

Hearing Hagintos say this, Makoto could only reply in this way.

If you can stay alive, who would choose to die?

However, she still asked Bai Ye with some concern, "But are you sure that doing this won't harm yourself? If it's to revive myself and cause you harm, then it's not worth it."

"Don't worry, don't worry, helping you recover from this illness won't harm Little Bai Ye. If your Bai Ye process harms Xiaobaiye, that would be truly terrible. You should know, he is my disciple Hagintos." Hagintos said nonchalantly.

Makoto barely managed to suppress the urge to complain.

Even at their peak, I couldn't beat Hagintos; he was only slightly stronger than me.

"It's broken, it's broken. Hurry up and enter Bai Ye's body to repair it."

Hagintos urged Bai Ye to begin his actions.

Bai Ye nodded, and then prepared to let the incomplete consciousness of the Makoto enter his own body.

However, some problems were encountered when organizing the items.

"No, the remnant consciousness of the True One is still too fragile. It is even more fragile than the remnant soul of my teacher. It is still a bit too much for it to withstand being directly placed in my body for repair."

Bai Ye said to Ying.

Ying frowned slightly.

Then, she looked at Bai Ye and came up with a solution.

Ying brandished 'Dreamy Musou' and stabbed at Bai Ye.

Bai Ye stared wide-eyed at Ying's movements.

What are you doing?

Just as he was thinking this, he discovered that after the 'Dreamy Musou' touched his body, it did not break through his chest, but instead went directly into his chest.

Bai Ye looked at Ying strangely.

The Dreamy Musou " has not yet fully entered one's heart; a part of it remains outside.

Did she give herself the title of "Dreamy Musou"?

It's really a strange feeling to have a knife in your chest.

Bai Ye thought to himself.

"Since you have already obtained our powers, then I also give you this 'Dreamy Musou'. At the same time, it will serve as the dwelling place for the true incomplete consciousness."

Ying said to Bai Ye.

"Um."

Bai Ye nodded.

This is truly the only option left.

Subsequently,

'Dreamy Musou' entered Bai Ye's chest, and Bai Ye also took the opportunity to put Makoto's incomplete consciousness into 'Dreamy Musou'.

"So, next, can I pull the knife out of my chest?"

Bai Ye thought to himself with a touch of happiness.

However, at this moment, he was also a little worried.

What if you cut half of the scalpel and your arm isn't long enough?

That scene was a bit awkward!

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