When the Fire Ghost King saw countless lost souls turn to black mist and pour into the Sword of Lost Souls, an urge stirred deep within her to enter the sword as well.
The Sword of Lost Souls could grant deliverance to all lost souls. Any soul not burdened by overwhelming resentment would seek it out.
"Lu Ren, is there really reincarnation in this world?"
The Fire Ghost King raised her eyes to the Sword of Lost Souls. Reluctance showed in them; she seemed unwilling to leave this world.
"Perhaps. Life and death turn in a cycle. If you find deliverance, you'll surely be born into this world again!"
Lu Ren spoke quietly.
"But that won't be me. How I wish I could still remember you in my next life!"
As she spoke, the Fire Ghost King instinctively stepped toward Lu Ren on her long, slender legs. She reached out with arms pale as lotus roots, wrapped them around his neck, and kissed him on the lips.
Lu Ren froze at the cold touch. Then he watched her body slowly dissolve like drifting smoke and flow into the Sword of Lost Souls.
Yun Qingyao saw it happen but did not intervene. Instead, she muttered with a hint of jealousy, "Is Lu Ren really that charming? He can even attract a female ghost!"
"Lu Ren, I wasn't formed from the resentment of lost souls. I was a princess of the Fire Spirit Holy Dynasty. I sensed my father's presence on you. Thank you for saving the Fire Spirit Holy Dynasty and letting its countless lost souls find deliverance!"
The Fire Ghost King slowly released him and smiled. "If reincarnation truly exists, I'll remember you!"
With that, her form vanished completely, drawn into the Sword of Lost Souls.
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