Jinyao had no idea why the Soul Suppressing Bell's power was weakening so frantically. What puzzled her even more was that as the Supreme Treasure's power waned, her own Divine Soul seemed to be undergoing some indescribable change.
It was as though some inexplicable connection had faintly formed between her and Lu Ye.
The change unsettled her, yet at this moment, aside from continuously driving the Supreme Treasure's power, she had no other means at her disposal.
Time passed, and the immense pressure on Lu Ye's Soul Body slowly dissipated. This was undoubtedly because the Soul Suppressing Bell's power had greatly declined.
By this point, Jinyao finally stopped. She knew that continuing would be meaningless. When she had first acted, the Soul Suppressing Bell had been at its strongest. If she had failed to suppress Lu Ye's Soul Body then, it was even more impossible now.
Forcing the matter would only make her more embarrassed.
She gazed deeply at Lu Ye and sighed. "Truly, each generation brings forth its own talents. Fine. I have clung to this wretched life for so many years and long anticipated this day's outcome. It is time for release."
As she spoke, she directly sat down cross-legged and closed her eyes in concentration.
Lu Ye did not lower his guard. Jinyao looked as though she had accepted her fate, but who knew whether she was merely putting on an act? It was better to remain vigilant.
Yet to his surprise, even when the Soul Suppressing Bell in her hand turned to dust and vanished, Jinyao made no other move.
Only then did Jinyao, who had kept her eyes closed, slowly open them. She looked deeply at Lu Ye. "Young man, this place is dead and empty. You will likely be alone for a long time