Inside the core space, the violent shaking continued. Ling Tian already knew what had happened through the clone he had left outside. Not long after, a streak of golden light flashed, and the divine artifact collar appeared inside the core space before flying toward Shi Tian.
"Child, this divine artifact is a treasured heirloom of our Heaven-Devouring Wolf Clan. Only our clan can activate it, and its power is considerable. I'll give it to you." Shi Tian's faint voice rang out, tinged with a hint of guilt. "But it was damaged while in my hands. Fortunately, your cultivation is still low, so you can repair it as your cultivation improves."
As Shi Tian spoke, the collar settled around Shi Tian's neck. Its three bells trembled gently, ringing out a clear chime. Waves of soul fluctuations that pierced straight into the heart rippled outward, making the spirit lift.
"Mother, I..." Tears streamed from Shi Tian's eyes. Shi Tian was overcome with grief.
"Child, you have to take good care of yourself from now on. Then I can rest easy..." The voice grew fainter and fainter, until it finally disappeared.
"Mother, where are you? I don't want you to die..." Shi Tian cried out in agony, but received no reply. Clearly, the last wisp of Shi Tian's remnant soul had vanished as well.
Seeing Shi Tian overcome with grief, Ling Tian felt the same sorrow. He had been just like this when Yun Tian and his wife left. He didn't try to comfort Shi Tian, because he knew that letting the grief out would do Shi Tian good.
"Alas, even the ancient savage beast Heaven-Devouring Wolf couldn't escape the fate of extinction." Po Qiong sighed softly, his expression utterly desolate. "Shi Tian met this fate, and so did the old master. Could