When the darkness vanished, the figure from before appeared once more before Liu Bai.
However, the figure no longer bore its previous ferocity. Though its eyes remained pitch-black, the sinister chill had faded, replaced by a gentle air.
"Hmm, it seems that evil spirit has finally been sealed again..."
His voice was somewhat hoarse. It had lost some of its former harshness, yet gained a sense of ancient weariness.
The figure looked toward Liu Bai.
"Heh, it seems this young friend used some means to seal that evil spirit. Back then, I carelessly allowed that evil spirit to invade my soul. Although I promptly exiled myself into the void, I was still unable to destroy it completely. Had you not intervened this time, young friend, I fear I would have become a puppet under that evil spirit's control. I thank you for your aid."
The figure looked at Liu Bai, gratitude evident in his tone.
Liu Bai quickly clasped his hands and said, "Senior, please do not say that!"
"You fell while protecting the Great Thousand World, Senior. We descendants have benefited from your legacy, so doing this was simply our duty."
Hearing this, the figure smiled gently before saying, "This body of mine cannot endure much longer. I am likewise powerless to repay your assistance. If there is anything you wish to know, feel free to ask. I will tell you everything I know."
Liu Bai was delighted and asked, "Senior, are you from the Ancient Heavenly Palace?"
Though that evil spirit had already revealed its origins, Liu Bai still wanted to hear it from this man personally before he could rest easy.
The figure smiled faintly. "I am Yun He, an elder of the War Hall under the Fourth Hall Master of the Ancient Heavenly Palace!"
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