Blood-red soul jade (23)

"Find those Guhuo Bird?"

"But shouldn't they all be dead by now?"

Xiluo never underestimated Wu Yi's hatred for the Guhuo Bird group.

Whether deduced logically or based on Li Boyang's divination, it indicates that the Guhuo Bird group has already suffered a devastating catastrophe.

Whether they were the Guhuo Bird Guhuo Bird had become gods or those who had not yet become gods, they had most likely died at the hands of Wu Yi.

Huoji was the only survivor, thanks to the fact that he did not fully transform into Guhuo Bird.

"They are dead, but the lingering spirit of the Witch of the Huai River will not simply disappear."

As Li Boyang gently tossed the [Heavenly Mandate Bone Plastron] in his hand, a new guess had already formed in his mind.

"I don't know how those Guhuo Bird managed to steal the Witch of the Huai River's powers back then."

"But the remnant soul of the Witch of the Huai River will certainly not remain in a soul state."

Noticing that Xiluo and Azure Bird still looked bewildered, Li Boyang had no choice but to snap his fingers again.

"Why was the Huoji able to so easily lure the Heaven-Eroding Lord into the Eighth Heaven? Haven't you ever considered this question?"

As Li Boyang finished speaking, the surrounding environment changed once again.

This time, however, the perspective is no longer that of Gouxing.

Instead, it is the perspective of the confrontation between Huoji and Heaven-Eroding Lord after Gouxing's death.

Rewind to a few years ago at the Gouxing Palace, not long after Wu Yi 'Primordial Spirit left.

When Huoji awoke from his coma, he saw Heaven-Eroding Lord surrounding Gouxing's corpse, seemingly searching for Wu Yao's soul.

Without the slightest hesitation, Huoji instinctively used the Shadow Baleful Intent Dharma Aspect, which he was still not yet proficient in.

Although we don't know exactly what happened before.

But even before being taken to the Heavenly Emperor's Capital, Huoji had already been thinking about how to counter Gouxing.

Now that Gouxing is dead, Huoji's countermeasures are naturally much easier.

By manipulating the Shadow Baleful Intent Dharma Aspect formed from the shadow of Gouxing, Huoji successfully launched a sneak attack on Heaven-Eroding Lord.

Then a major war broke out.

Without exchanging any words, the two attacked with deadly moves.

They were only concerned about the destruction of Gouxing's corpse.

Therefore, despite possessing Huoji strength, Heaven-Eroding Lord appeared somewhat timid and hesitant in actual combat.

On the other Huoji, Huoji continuously acquires memories from Gouxing during this battle.

This is not merely because the Huoji has assimilated the shadow of the Gouxing.

Furthermore, he sensed a the Unseen connection within the other person's body.

That seems to be a kind of... strengthened bond between the Guhuo Bird?

With the help of this special connection, Huoji not only gained Gouxing's memories, but also acquired some of his supernatural Divine Ability.

During the battle with Heaven-Eroding Lord, Huoji grew stronger with each fight, showing a clear trend of becoming the second Gouxing.

What's going on?

From an outsider's perspective, Xiluo could sense Huoji's growth more clearly than Heaven-Eroding Lord had a few years ago.

Especially after Huoji unleashed Gouxing's signature Rosy Radiance Feather Robe, the expression on her face could no longer be described as shock.

"It's you? Wu Yao!?"

In a flash, Heaven-Eroding Lord, who also realized the seriousness of the problem, turned his gaze to Gouxing's corpse.

The next moment, a blood-red light flew out from Gouxing's corpse.

That was the immortal soul shattered by Wu Yi, the soul of Gouxing that should have dissipated.

However, for some unknown reason...

The shattered souls reunited and transformed into a tangible blood jade.

No, you are not Wu Yao!

Seeing the blood jade soar into the sky, Heaven-Eroding Lord couldn't afford to linger with Huoji any longer and immediately gave chase.

Then, something even more unexpected happened.

The blood jade drew a graceful arc in mid-air before falling directly into Huoji's hand.

At that very moment, Huoji's expression changed.

Tumultuous!

The raging Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi surged into Huoji's body like a vast ocean embracing all rivers.

A pair of blood-red wings grew out of his back, and his hands and legs also showed a faint tendency to become claw-like.

"I am not Gouxing!"

At this critical moment, the Huoji, which was about to be assimilated by the Blood Jade, suddenly let out a furious roar.

"I am Huoji! I will always be Huoji!"

The Huoji Qi and Blood within his body materialized, as if shrouded in a layer of blood flames. He looked up at the Heaven-Eroding Lord in the sky.

"You want this, right?"

"Then take it! This is the remnant soul of Wu Yao you've been looking for!"

Suddenly throwing the blood jade in his hand, Huoji shouted again at a higher volume.

Even now, though it's just a memory, Li Boyang, Xiluo, and Azure Bird can still see the relief, regret, wariness, and disgust in Huoji's eyes.

Although it was only a brief encounter, Huoji believed he had already figured out the true nature of this blood jade.

It may enhance the holder's strength, but it also has huge side effects.

"You!"

He glared angrily at Huoji.

In the end, the Heaven-Eroding Lord did not choose to entangle with the other party for too long, but instead chased after the blood jade and soared into the sky.

After all, in the mind of the Heaven-Eroding Lord, finding Wu Yao's soul was always the primary goal.

In comparison, Huoji is a junior who isn't even Heavenly Deity.

If he hadn't been caught up in the battle between Guhuo Bird and Heaven-Eroding Lord by fortuitous opportunity, he wouldn't have even given the other a second glance.

"Hehe..."

The Huoji in his memory clearly saw the Heaven-Eroding Lord's contempt and couldn't help but laugh.

"As expected of an impulsive and foolish dog, no wonder it was sealed away by the Witch of the Huai River for a thousand years."

"In this Guixu, the final destination of all gods' deaths is that Eighth Heaven."

"Regardless of what that blood jade actually is..."

"Its essence remains the embodiment of the soul, and it will inevitably go to the Graveyard of the Gods in the Eighth Heaven."

"I refuse to believe that once you've entered the Graveyard of the Gods, you can ever come out again!"

After uttering a few simple curses, Huoji finally breathed a sigh of relief, still shaken.

Then, that memory ended, and the surroundings returned to their original state.

Xiluo and Azure Bird were left Facial Features, while Li Boyang looked thoughtful.

"That blood jade... could it be my sister's soul?"

Li Boyang nodded affirmatively, then immediately Orthodox Dao.

"To be more precise, it should be the corrupted remnant soul of your sister."

"I believe similar things must have happened to Guhuo Bird as well."

"Perhaps only by collecting all the Soul Jade can your sister be reborn."

"But whether she's still your sister after her rebirth, I personally think you shouldn't have too high hopes."

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