Ling Qing shook his head. "Deluded thoughts arise only because one fails to see the truth and instead makes subjective judgments.
"So long as one can calmly see the facts for what they are, one will eventually recognize reality—and oneself.
"The Immortal Maiden always said that her failure to save you was because her own tribulation had yet to pass.
"But she did not know that the moment she saw you clearly, the delusions in her heart had already vanished.
"Only you—your infatuation has turned into a demon. You are unwilling to see the situation for what it is, afraid that seeing it clearly will disappoint you.
"You cannot let go, cannot forget, and are unwilling to destroy it. You only let yourself sink deeper into it, time and again.
"Boring ever deeper in the wrong direction.
"If you are willing to awaken now, there is still a sliver of life.
"But if you persist in your obsession, I fear this will not end well."
Having heard this, Pangolin did not even have the desire to think. He flew into a rage. "Lu Daoqing, no need for your hypocritical preaching here! Die!"
With that, he shook the Myriad Souls Banner, and countless wandering souls entwined themselves around Ling Qing.
The ear-piercing wails of ghosts made even Ling Qing's vision sway.
Pangolin seized the chance to activate the Five Thunder Talisman in his hand, drawing upon the thunderous power between heaven and earth and forming it into a thundercloud that struck down at Ling Qing.
BOOM!!!
A tremendous crash rang out. Ling Qing remained utterly unharmed; even the million ghosts surrounding him all dissipated.
Instead, Pangolin was caught off guard and struck from head to toe by the thundercloud.
All the magical power in his body was scattered, turning him into