A day later, Murong Huai lay motionless on a Cold Ice Jade Marrow Bed in the Worship Hall. Bibi Dong sat beside him, clutching his hand with a dazed expression.
Ye Xuanqiu stood nearby, with six or seven Soul Saint clansmen behind her. They poured all their strength into the Nine Heart Begonia, even using Ring Fusion to channel an immense vitality into Murong Huai's body. Yet it was like a stone sinking into the sea—not the slightest effect.
"Alas, everyone, I regret to say that we're powerless. We can't save Elder Murong."
Hearing those words, Wu Xianyun refused to believe them. She broke down. "No, that's impossible! Isn't the Nine Heart Begonia said to be able to bring anyone back to life?!"
"Minister Wu, we can't sense even a trace of life in Elder Murong's body. He has fallen..."
At those words, Wu Xianyun crumpled completely. She lost her balance and toppled backward, but Murong Fuhai hurriedly caught her. "Xianyun..."
Wu Xianyun sobbed in anguish, her cries tearing at the heart. "Fuhai, Huai'er is gone! Ah..."
Murong Fuhai's eyes were bloodshot, and fresh tears filled the tracks on his cheeks. Everyone around them looked utterly despairing.
Qian Xunji stepped forward and asked, "Isn't there anything else we can do? What about the Blood Fiend Forbidden Technique? Could it..."
"Have you lost your mind?!" Qian Daoliu grabbed Qian Xunji and scolded him. "That's the power of evil. Do you know how many people would have to die?"
How could Qian Xunji not know? But he simply couldn't bear to watch Murong Huai die. Ye Xuanqiu sighed at his words. "I've heard of this secret technique, but the person it's used on must retain a trace of life. Elder Murong's meridians are shattered, his Martial Soul destroyed, and his life force