Outside the courtyard, which was enveloped in a golden light, Xiao Yan and Xiao Xuan stared solemnly at the strange figure, half black and half white, inside the courtyard. They were both shocked, never expecting that Bai Hua would undergo another strange change.
"How could this be? I've already taken the Spirit Nourishing Pill. Logically, the two Soul Origin should have completely merged. Could it have failed?"
Xiao Xuan frowned deeply. He couldn't believe that Xiao Yan's personal intervention should have resulted in this outcome.
"No, it didn't fail. Judging from his current aura, he has probably already reached the Seven-Star Yuan Zong, which indicates that the fusion process went smoothly."
Xiao Yan slowly shook his head, his gaze fixed on Bai Hua within the formation. At this moment, the latter's body was trembling violently, with surges of immense energy roaring out from within, constantly crashing against the formation's shield. Even the buildings surrounding the formation were shaking incessantly. However, it was clear that the latter was not only venting his violent emotions but also forcefully suppressing the restless power within his body. This momentum obviously wouldn't last long.
"Is he Bai Hua?"
Xiao Shaojun, who was quickly catching up from behind, was also focusing his attention on Bai Hua inside the formation. Seeing this, he was not too surprised, obviously having heard about it to some extent. However, after sensing the powerful aura emanating from Bai Hua's body, which was no less than his own and even surpassed it, even with his composure, a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.
"At first it was fine, but not long after, it suddenly turned into this. I could tell he was trying his best to suppress something, but he still couldn't succeed."
When Lian'er arrived, her beautiful eyes looked anxiously at Bai Hua in the arena. As she spoke, her voice gradually rose with a sob, which, combined with the tense atmosphere on the field, made everyone's mood even more depressed.
Should we intervene and subdue him?
Seeing the girl's pitying expression, Xiao Xuan couldn't help but pull her into his arms. After a moment's hesitation, he asked Xiao Yan.
The latter paused slightly, then shook his head, his gaze fixed on the Bai Hua in the arena, seemingly lost in thought, and said:
"Let's wait a little longer, I think it shouldn't be long."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan nodded. Xiao Shaojun, standing to the side, glanced at Xiao Yan with interest, then at the man on the verge of exploding in the arena. He gave a barely perceptible nod. The fact that he could tolerate Bai Hua's transformation time and time again, and even in the current situation, still hold onto hope, is something many people cannot do. At least, if this situation had happened to any other member of the Xiao Clan, they would probably have already killed him to be on the safe side, instead of waiting until now.
What surprised Xiao Shaojun even more was that about fifteen minutes after Xiao Yan finished speaking, Bai Hua, who had been struggling and going crazy in the courtyard, gradually calmed down. The wisps of black energy surrounding him gradually dissipated, and when he roared with his head raised, all the black energy was absorbed into his body through his pores. His half-black body finally returned to normal.
At this moment, Bai Hua collapsed to the ground as if utterly exhausted, her body drenched in cold sweat, her body twitching uncontrollably. The instant she saw Xiao Yan, everything went black, and she fainted.
A moment later, in a bedroom, Xiao Yan and the others stood there. At this moment, the latter was releasing Bai Hua's wrist with a slightly solemn expression.
"How about it?"
At this moment, the girl was the most anxious. Seeing Xiao Yan let go, she immediately stepped forward to ask. Xiao Xuan and Xiao Shaojun, who were standing to the side, were both watching Xiao Yan silently, their hearts filled with tension.
"The two Soul Origin have indeed successfully merged, which aligns with my expectations, but..."
Before the three people in front of him could even breathe a sigh of relief, Xiao Yan continued:
"The problem lies in those two completely different forces. These two forces cannot merge, and once they collide, they could shatter his consciousness at any moment. In other words, what happened today could happen again at any time."
Upon hearing this, Lian'er's heart, which had been filled with joy, immediately plummeted to the bottom. Her delicate body went limp, and she almost fell over.
Xiao Yan's words clearly indicated that Bai Hua, who had been by her side for many years, could now turn into a rampaging beast at any moment. How could this young girl possibly bear it?
"Let's talk about it, what are some solutions?"
Xiao Xuan carefully supported Lian'er, his tone slightly impatient. He knew Xiao Yan's temperament; he wouldn't have spoken so casually if he didn't have a solution. Beside him, Xiao Shaojun seemed lost in thought after hearing Xiao Yan's words, his fingers tapping lightly beneath his sleeve...
Seeing Xiao Xuan's expression, Xiao Yan was taken aback for a moment, then took a deep breath before saying:
"In this situation, as far as I know, there are only three solutions: either Bai Hua can use his own power to harmonize and balance those two energies, or... seal his cultivation..."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the people present changed slightly. They naturally knew what sealing one's cultivation meant. Once one's cultivation was sealed, it meant that one could not cultivate until the seal was broken, and one's current strength would not improve in the slightest. In the Central Region, where cultivation strength was changing rapidly, this was nothing short of a devastating blow.
"The third method..."
" The Heaven Inquiry Pill!"
This time, Xiao Yan and Xiao Shaojun spoke in unison, their eyes instantly meeting. It was unexpected that the two of them could be so in sync.
"It's truly an honor to have my thoughts coincide with those of my cousin Xiao Yan."
Xiao Shaojun smiled slightly and said.
"I've only heard of it."
Looking at Xiao Shaojun with a smile on his face, Xiao Yan was slightly surprised. This guy had obviously expected this.
"Hehe, I see..."
" The Heaven Inquiry Pill, ranked at the high level of the eighth rank, is said to be able to enhance strength and heal injuries. It can bring the dead back to life and revive the wounded. But the body is merely a shell; the Heaven Inquiry Pill can even repair soul wounds. As long as the remnant soul remains, there is a glimmer of hope. It is no exaggeration to say that it has the power to defy fate. However, this pill is unique to the Pill Tower and is unparalleled in the world."
Upon hearing this, Lian'er's pretty face paled instantly, her hopes just beginning to rise. Even though she knew very little about the Central Region, she understood the significance of the Pill Tower. Obtaining the Heaven Inquiry Pill seemed like a very slim chance.
"As far as I know, the Pill Tower Ancestor has given away three of these pills so far, one of which was given to Ouyang Yu of the Ouyang Clan."
" The Orchid Sword Saint?"
Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow, not expecting the latter to have reached such a level.
"And the other one... Brother Xiao Yan, why don't you guess?"
Xiao Shaojun squinted at Xiao Yan with a smile, his words carrying a hint of teasing.
Upon hearing this, the latter was slightly taken aback, his gaze sweeping over the person before him. Seeing the expression on the former's face, he felt a sense of disbelief. After pondering for a while, he asked suspiciously:
"Could it be within my Xiao Clan?"
"Indeed, the second one is in the hands of the Second Elder."
Xiao Shaojun smiled slightly, and Xiao Yan's eyes immediately narrowed. The image of the huge black tower in Shuyang City instantly flashed into his mind, and he asked in surprise:
" Xiao Yitian?"
"Do not address me by my given name!"
Xiao Shaojun spoke in a slightly deep voice, and the latter quickly nodded, then asked:
"Could this third one be in the hands of the Bai Clan?"
They're not qualified yet.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Shaojun immediately gave a disdainful smile and said:
"Although the three major clans are nominally equally famous in the Central Region, the Ouyang Clan is the most powerful. Although my Xiao Clan is not as powerful as the Ouyang Clan, it is still an ancient family with a solid foundation. As for the Bai Clan, it is at most a force that rose from a third-rate family."
Although these words were spoken casually, the arrogance within them was not hard to detect. However, this only intensified Xiao Yan's curiosity. If it wasn't the Bai Clan, then what kind of powerful figure could have received a gift of pills from the Pill Tower Ancestor?
"As for the whereabouts of the third pill, I don't know much either. I only know that it was given to a remarkable woman who was once famous Central Region. But as for who she was, that's too far back in history, and I'm afraid there are very few people left who know."