Inside the Papal Hall.
The pure white radiance gradually receded.
Bibi Dong, seated cross-legged upon the throne, slowly opened her eyes.
The black aura lingering around her brow had vanished without a trace.
The Rakshasa God's malevolent thoughts that had plagued her for years were burned utterly clean by the medicinal power of this mutated immortal herb containing ultimate light.
Bibi Dong rose to her feet.
She felt the soul power circulating within her body.
An unprecedented sense of relief surged through her heart.
Su Chen stood at the side and withdrew the formation beneath his feet.
"Congratulations, Teacher. Without the backlash of those malevolent thoughts, the true foundation of your Twin Martial Souls can finally emerge."
"You are one step closer to the Peerless Realm."
Bibi Dong descended the jade steps.
Her gaze was gentle, though she could not conceal her excitement.
Without a care for anything else, she spread her arms and pulled the young man in green tightly into her embrace.
"The immortal herbs have repaid Spirit Hall. I will remember this kindness."
"After all these years, I can finally sleep peacefully."
The hall doors opened.
Yue Guan strode through the threshold.
His body radiated dazzling golden light.
Waves of soul power churned through the hall like an ocean tide.
Yue Guan hurried before Su Chen.
He dropped to one knee, his eyes reddening as he burst into tears on the spot.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for granting me this herb!"
Su Chen poured a cup of tea and handed it to him.
"Elder Ju, do not get excited just yet. Breaking through is only the beginning. The indestructible aura of the Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum must be controlled at will. First, rein in all that leaking golden light around you before you shake the tables and chairs