Su Jiu slowly activated the Original Yang Purifying Demonic Pearl. At the same time, however, she did not stop the Nine-Star World-Cleansing Pearl, instead striking a delicate balance that allowed both to operate together.
By the time Silver Snow realized what Su Jiu intended to do, it was already too late.
"Little Jiu! Stop!"
Although Silver Snow had wanted Su Jiu to activate the Original Yang Purifying Demonic Pearl, he had never intended for her to control two sacred artifacts at once. He knew perfectly well how dangerous that was.
Yet anxious as he looked, Silver Snow did not dare intervene. The art was already in motion. Unless Su Jiu stopped of her own accord, there was no room for him to interfere.
He was also somewhat astonished by her audacity.
"You're being utterly reckless!"
Su Jiu was indeed having a difficult time. When she had controlled only the Nine-Star World-Cleansing Pearl, she had not felt it so keenly. Only after the Original Yang Purifying Demonic Pearl joined in did she clearly feel the Innate Origin Qi draining from her body.
In mere breaths, more than half of her remaining Innate Origin Qi evaporated.
Su Jiu's face gradually turned pale...
"A Jiu, stop!" The spirits hovering around her all came rushing out.
Su Jiu drew a deep breath. Although reluctant, she still chose to stop amid the chorus of anxious protests around her.
Her fingers danced, leaving several more afterimages. The fine threads connected to the Grand Elder abruptly snapped, completely severing their connection.
Watching Su Jiu slowly finish the closing gestures beside him, Silver Snow quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
He walked up to Su Jiu, pressed his palm against her forehead, and began examining her condition. "Little Jiu, we've only been apart for a few decades. Have