Vast as an ocean, pure and concentrated Heavenly Realm Soul power surged gently into Hui Tianshuang's sea of consciousness like a flood breaking through a dam, wrapping around the emerald-green Nine-Headed Heavenly Snake seal with a clear purpose.
At the same time, the power of Chu Zhou's "Ancient Void Dragon divine soul" quietly seeped in, helping establish a clearer connection between him and Hui Tianshuang.
Hui Tianshuang could clearly sense a warm, powerful stream of soul power flowing into her, making her soul feel lighter.
"Tianshuang, are you ready?"
Chu Zhou's voice rang out beside Hui Tianshuang's consciousness.
"Yes!" Hui Tianshuang answered firmly.
Guided by Chu Zhou's Heavenly Realm Soul and connected through his divine soul power, Hui Tianshuang felt herself regain control of her soul. She could even observe the flow of energy within the Nine-Headed Heavenly Snake phantom from an onlooker's perspective.
Meanwhile, in the capital of the Heavenly Snake Empire.
Inside a princely estate that occupied an enormous area and ranked second only to the imperial palace in luxury.
Hui Jiuyin sat in his study, drinking spiritual tea as he listened to a trusted subordinate report the latest news from the palace.
"That Chu Zhou actually said Hui Tianshuang was receiving an Ancient Heavenly Snake inheritance and seeking a breakthrough to Dou Zun?" Hui Jiuyin toyed with the Emerald Ring in his hand, a trace of surprise appearing on his face.
He had not expected an alchemist to actually discern the clues and realize that Hui Tianshuang's slumber was not caused by poison or anything else, but by receiving an inheritance.
But what good did recognizing that do?
"Heh heh." Hui Jiuyin let out a low, smug chuckle. "As expected of an eighth-tier alchemist. His soul perception is sharp indeed, to have noticed that."
"Unfortunately, he knows