The Daluo Qilin struggled to shift its massive body, fully exposing the Qilin Egg wrapped in black miasma beneath its belly to Lu Changsheng.
"If it can cling to life, that will be a heaven-sent blessing. As for revenge... there's no need."
"From this day forth, it will be nothing more than an ordinary living being under your care, fellow Daoist. It will have no further ties to the Qilin Royal Clan of old."
With the Daluo Qilin's promise, the last trace of concern in Lu Changsheng's heart vanished.
He no longer hesitated and strode to the edge of the deep pit.
"Senior, hold fast to your mind. I'll begin washing away the karmic burden on your descendant now."
Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged and swiftly formed hand seals.
The light barrier of the Mysterious Yellow Shield enveloped both him and the Qilin Egg, cutting them off from the deathly aura that continually gnawed at them from outside.
"Come forth!"
Lu Changsheng gave a low shout.
Deep in his dantian, the source of Great Dao Merit he had nurtured for thousands of years suddenly sent forth a mighty torrent of golden light.
The golden merit flowed along Lu Changsheng's hands, pouring without end over the surface of the Qilin Egg.
"Ssshhh!"
A piercing sound of dissolution rang through the ravine.
The black karmic burden clinging to the eggshell sensed the cleansing power of Great Dao Merit and began to fight back and struggle frantically.
Faintly, countless living beings seemed to be roaring with venomous hatred from within the karmic burden.
It was the deepest curse of the fallen beings of the Dragon Phoenix Clans against the Qilin Clan.
"Hmph! You dare to run wild before my Great Dao Merit?"
Lu Changsheng's expression remained calm as he drew upon the full power