Within the Small World, Ling Tian sat cross-legged, doing his best to recover. Several days later, Elder Ling arrived. Seeing that Ling Tian was still alive, he let out a long breath of relief. He came to Ling Tian's side and examined him as he asked, "Tian'er, are you all right? Where's Little Devourer?"
"Little Devourer forcibly activated a Divine Artifact to save Ling Tian and suffered a backlash, leaving him in a deep sleep. It may be a long time before he wakes," Poqiong answered for Ling Tian, his tone grave. "Ling Tian was eroded by the Nine Nether Soul Devouring Worm, but he has already sealed it with the God Sealing Restriction. The next thing to do is figure out how to neutralize the Nine Nether Soul Devouring Worm."
"The Nine Nether Soul Devouring Worm?! Situ Feiying!" Elder Ling gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with Killing Intent. "This time, it's either you or me, Immortal Spirit Palace!"
"Elder Ling, it's nothing serious. At worst, I'll just give up that portion of my soul." Ling Tian looked unconcerned as he reassured him. "I have Chaos Qi to help me recover. It'll probably only take a hundred or two hundred years to make a full recovery. Let's get out of here quickly. Min'er and Yue'er are all worried."
Drawing a deep breath, Elder Ling forcibly suppressed the murderous intent in his heart. He carried Ling Tian on his back and headed for the Small World's entrance.
Halfway there, they met Hua Min'er, who had hurried after them. Ling Tian briefly explained things to her, and then the three of them retraced their steps together. As they made their way back, Hua Min'er's face grew dark as water. An aura as cold and merciless as the Great Dao spread from