Li Xuanlong had barely finished speaking.
A flash of light streaked across the Treasure Mirror.
A little girl of three or four suddenly wrapped her arms around Profound Dragon Venerable's neck.
Hanging from him, her little feet swung back and forth.
Though he was only a remnant soul, the little girl was somehow able to hold onto him.
Looking at the porcelain-doll-like girl before him, dressed in a moon-white short jacket with half a shattered glass mirror hanging from her collar and fair skin, Profound Dragon Venerable's handsome face was filled with doting affection.
"Waaah, Master, Sansheng can't bear to part with you, waaah..."
Profound Dragon Venerable gently stroked her head and said softly,
"Sansheng, the flesh will wither, the Primordial Spirit will fade, and divine abilities will fall silent.
Life and death are the eternal way of heaven and earth, but true feelings will never scatter.
When you see flowers blooming across the mountains or hear the wind singing through the woods in the future, that will be me keeping you company."
At this point, his tone abruptly changed. His gaze sharpened as he looked toward the Secret Realm Center.
He spoke again. "Since heaven has sent this young man before me and given me a chance to slay Blood Fiend Demon Lord, it is already an immense blessing from heaven.
It will also fulfill the wish in my heart.
As one capable of seeing through karma, I believe you understand the laws of the Great Dao better than anyone."
Logically speaking, an extraordinary Artifact Spirit like Sansheng of the Three Lives Samsara Realm, capable of seeing karma, should have long since regarded life and death with indifference, free of desire and emotion.
But Sansheng was an exception.
She was an extremely emotional Artifact Spirit, easily swayed by feelings.