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His figure blended into his surroundings, yet also seemed so out of place.

His breathing gradually became deep and rhythmic, each breath seemingly communicating with the surrounding elements, drawing upon faint life force.

His hands rested gently on his knees, his palms slightly warm, the Source of Purifying Power.

It was the last hope that his master, Ye Jing, left him.

Guided by his thoughts, the runes on the array seemed to come alive, shimmering with dazzling light and weaving into magnificent patterns in the air.

These patterns, as dazzling as stars and as fluid as flowing water, slowly rotated and intertwined, eventually converging into a powerful purifying energy that surged into Wang Huan's body.

At this moment, Wang Huan's body seemed to have become a huge furnace, where the Purifying Power and the Evil God's Corruption engaged in a fierce battle within him.

His skin sometimes flushed red, as if burned by fire; sometimes turned black, as if swallowed by darkness. His eyes were sometimes as resolute as iron, and sometimes filled with unbearable pain, a fierce struggle against the evil forces within him.

"Give up! Sticking to the right path is too difficult. Just give up!"

"What's the point of sticking to the right path all the time? Do you want to go back to that boring and dull life?"

"Human nature is inherently evil. We want freedom, we want everything, and following our instincts is what we should do."

"That's what happiness is."

The voice of the Evil God kept echoing in Wang Huan's mind.

It eroded the will he had painstakingly built up.

However, Wang Huan did not give up.

He gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and concentrated all his will and strength in that moment. Only one thought occupied his mind, "I cannot lose! I cannot be consumed by evil!"

Just then, a warm and gentle light suddenly enveloped him from all around.

Like the first rays of dawn, it dispelled the surrounding darkness and cold.

This is precisely the power of the Ye Jing's Formation.

But the Evil God wasn't to be trifled with either.

A terrifying, Evil Qi dispelled all the light, and Wang Huan's eyes instantly turned blood red.

Despite the fierce impact of the Evil God's Demonic Energy, Wang Huan's eyes were stained crimson, but his will remained as firm as a rock.

He knew that this was the ultimate battle of mind and will, and only by overcoming his inner fear and confusion could he completely break free from the shackles of the Evil God.

In the midst of the intense struggle, Wang Huan's consciousness seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, transcending the boundaries of time and space, returning to that unforgettable day—the tragic scene of his companion Li Liu being killed by Demon Beast.

In the scene, Li Liu's helpless and desperate eyes deeply pierced Wang Huan's heart.

He remembered how he rushed towards the Demon Beast without regard for anything else, using all his strength to protect the comrade who had fought alongside him.

Even when facing an almost invincible enemy, he never flinched.

But it still failed.

If he could do it all over again, he would wish it were him who died.

"I can't let Li Liu's sacrifice be in vain!" Wang Huan roared in his heart, his deep affection for his comrade transforming into his most steadfast belief.

He seemed to see again the moment when he sacrificed himself to save Li Liu, the fangs of the Demon Beast mercilessly piercing through his body, the blood staining the earth red, and also staining his eyes red.

However, in that very instant...

Everything around me suddenly felt real.

He actually returned to that night he fled.

"Wang Huan, what are you daydreaming about!"

Suddenly, he was pushed and came to his senses.

They discovered that Demon Beast roamed the surrounding area.

He was slightly startled, and without giving it much thought, he picked up his sword and began to fight.

"Finally done. Tonight's operation is canceled. Let's go back!" Li Liu said, sitting on a Shi Tuo and stretching.

Soon, all the Demon Beast were dealt with.

But Wang Huan knew that the matter was not over yet.

In that moment of utter tranquility, where one could almost hear their own heartbeat, a Demon Beast lurking in the shadows suddenly leaped out like lightning in the night, heading straight for the unsuspecting Li Liu.

The Demon Beast's eyes were bloodshot, and foul-smelling saliva dripped from its mouth. It was clearly starving and had regarded Li Liu as its prey.

Wang Huan's heart leaped into his throat, a mix of unprecedented fear and anger surging within him, but he did not hesitate for a moment.

Almost at the same moment the Demon Beast pounced on Li Liu, he leaped up like an arrow and blocked Li Liu's path.

"No--!" Wang Huan roared, his voice filled with determination and sorrow.

What has happened once must not be allowed to happen again.

A flash of light appeared in his hand, a light formed from the condensation of his life's courage and beliefs, aimed directly at the Demon Beast's fangs. However, the Demon Beast's strength was beyond imagination, and the enormous impact sent Wang Huan's body flying backward like a kite with a broken string, leaving a glaring red line of blood in the air.

"Wang Huan!" Li Liu exclaimed, his eyes filled with disbelief and grief.

He reacted quickly, his weapon transforming into streaks of cold light, and everyone else reacted as well.

They launched a fierce attack on the Demon Beast, vowing to avenge Wang Huan.

After killing the Demon Beast, everyone hugged Wang Huan and wept bitterly.

"Wang Huan, I should be the one who died. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have brought you out..." Li Liu's eyes were filled with sorrow, and tears streamed down his face.

But Wang Huan smiled.

"It's good that you survived!"

Just then, everything around them began to change.

At this moment, Wang Huan's mental world reached an unprecedented level of clarity.

A warm and powerful force surged within him, the purest kindness and perseverance deep within him. At this moment, these qualities were amplified infinitely, transforming into a dazzling light that pierced through the shadows of the Evil God.

At the same time, the array left by Ye Jing seemed to sense the call of this power and once again shone brightly. Those runes that were originally dispelled by the Evil Qi now flowed upwards and engaged in a life-and-death struggle with the power of the Evil God.

With the blessing of the formation, the light of kindness in Wang Huan's heart shone even brighter. It not only illuminated Wang Huan's heart but also penetrated his body, purifying the Evil God's defilement one by one.

"No, impossible, damn it, I'll be back..."

As the Evil God's roar gradually subsided and eventually disappeared, Wang Huan's body miraculously regained its vitality.

He slowly opened his eyes, which were no longer bloodshot, but instead clear and resolute as before.

He felt the power surging within him, a life force that was purer and more powerful after purification.

"I... I'm fine?" Wang Huan suddenly sat up.

He looked at his body with some disbelief.

Did he really purify the Evil God's corruption?

"Congratulations, Wang Huan, welcome back!"

Qiuyue's voice rang out, and she looked at Wang Huan with delight in her beautiful eyes.

Very good.

Now that the young master is back, we'll have something to explain!