As the last fragment of the skeleton was burned, there was no more Eerie Castle in the Forest of Bones. Even the countless bones on the ground were burned to ashes, revealing the pitch-black ground that had not seen the sun or moon for thousands of years. Although Xi Ling deliberately controlled the area when she released the Nine Suns Heaven's Wrath, the golden flames that rushed out of the Eerie Castle still affected the surrounding area of nearly a kilometer, burning everything within a kilometer to ashes.
No matter how terrible the flames were, there would always be a moment when they would be extinguished. When the last fragment of the Eerie Castle disappeared, the nine golden suns also completely disappeared in the sky. The flames also stopped boiling and quickly extinguished. Without cover, the light shone down unscrupulously, making Ling Chen's surroundings no longer dim.
A red shadow slowly floated down from the sky, as light as cotton being carried by a light breeze. Ling Chen took a step forward, stretched out his hands, and caught the falling Xi Ling, not letting it fall to the scorching ground.
There were no flames on Xi Ling's body, and when he touched its body, Ling Chen almost couldn't feel any warmth. Its body trembled slightly, and it wanted to raise its head, but it was unable to do so. It could only let out a hoarse cry that was so weak that it was almost inaudible.
"Xi Ling …" Ling Chen bit his lip, but could only let out a helpless sigh. This result was already determined the moment Xi Ling released the Nine Suns. He couldn't change it, and it was impossible to change it at all. He also didn't have the ability to save Xi Ling, who had burned out its own flame of life and was on the verge of death.
"Xi Ling, you have the ability that only the Golden Crow has, making the powerful Demon Emperor and World of Warcraft so afraid of you. As for me, I'm just an ordinary human who has just stepped into the Moon God Continent. In this world, tens of millions of my lives added up is not as precious as a feather of yours. What qualifications do I have to make you like this … "
Ling Chen muttered in a daze … In his life, what he had endured the most was all kinds of pain and torture, and the least was warmth and kindness. Before he met Shui Ruo, the world in his eyes was cold. In his eyes, he was also cold and ruthless. He was even scarier than a devil. Shui Ruo had changed his life, and he was willing to use his whole life to repay her. The gratitude and warmth from back then had long turned into an emotion and dependence that could never be cut off after being together for even a moment. Apart from Shui Ruo and his adoptive parents, he had never felt indebted to anyone …
In this virtual world, the "beast" that he had casually rescued was protecting him with its life again and again …
"When I saved you, it was just a simple action. I never thought that you would repay me … In the Lonely Spirit Ridge, you burned your own life to save me. From then on, you no longer owe me anything … Now, only I owe you. You don't need to use this kind of method to save me."
If he had not chosen to enter the Eerie Castle despite knowing the dangers after completing the Forest of Bones quest, he would not have encountered all of this, and Xi Ling would not have met with any mishap … He was willing to face all kinds of dangers, even if he knew that he might face an abyss of death that he could not return from. Even if he died, he would not have any regrets. However, looking at the dying Xi Ling, he finally woke up … The current him was not alone. He had Little Gray and Xi Ling by his side. Not only did he put himself in danger, he also put his companions by his side in danger.
Xi Ling was already unable to answer him. If she could answer, it would be "I'm willing" …
"It won't die for the time being." Qi Yue's sigh resounded in Ling Chen's mind. She also deeply regretted Xi Ling's ending. An ultimate creature that could control the source of fire had died in such a way for a human. In the eyes of any creature in the Mystic Moon Continent, this was something that could not be accepted.
"You mean …" Hearing Qi Yue's words, Ling Chen's mind trembled slightly.
"If it wasn't your pet, it would have died immediately just now. But don't forget, this is its second life, and its life force now depends on your life force. As long as it can get close to you, it can rely on your life force to not die immediately … However, its current state is not much different from death. Right now, it has no ability to move, and it can't fight. Even if it tries its best to linger on, it won't last long," Qi Yue replied.
Ling Chen's hands clenched slightly. He frowned and said in a low voice, "Qi Yue, I just want to know if there's any way to save Xi Ling … You lived ten thousand years ago, and you know countless things that others don't. There must be a way, right?"
What Ling Chen received was Qi Yue's silence. She did not answer … but, she did not deny it either.
Qi Yue's reaction made Ling Chen feel as if he had seen a ray of hope. His voice became urgent, "Qi Yue, do you really know a way to save Xi Ling?"
Qi Yue was still silent, as if hesitating to tell Ling Chen. After a few seconds, she said softly, "You can say there is, but you can also say there isn't … Because for the current Little Master, although there is indeed a way to save Xi Ling, it is the same as not having it."
Qi Yue's meaning was very clear. Although there was a way to save Xi Ling, that method was too difficult, and it was impossible for Ling Chen to complete.
"What method is it! Tell me immediately! As long as I can save Xi Ling, even if it's harder than scaling the heavens, I'll give it a try! "Ling Chen's voice was cold and resolute.
"… Alright, since Little Master is so insistent, I'll tell Little Master later. But compared to this … Little Master, don't you feel something strange?" Qi Yue suddenly said.
"Something … strange?" Ling Chen raised his head and looked around.
Most of the flames had already been extinguished, leaving only small clusters of sparks on the ground. Not far away from him was the Warring Palace Skeleton, which had already collapsed. Surprisingly, its body had not been completely melted by the golden flames, but it was definitely dead. Ling Chen saw the semi-spirit girl wearing a black dress at the chest of its gigantic body …
"Don't … die …"
"Don't … die …"
She sobbed, and the sound of her sobs was heart-wrenching.
This girl had been living here for an unknown period of time, and this gigantic skeleton was her only companion, her only reliance, and also her only family. Now that it was dead, no one would be able to bear such a blow … Even if she was a girl with only half a soul.
The current her was much sadder than Ling Chen, who was about to lose Xi Ling … she had been sobbing the entire time, and had already forgotten about Ling Chen's existence.
That girl …
Wait a minute!!
Looking at the giant skeleton, Ling Chen finally understood what she meant by 'something strange'.
The Warring Palace Skeleton had clearly been destroyed by Xi Ling, but why hadn't he heard the system announcement that it had been killed? At the same time, he hadn't received any SP, Reputation, or even EXP.
What was going on? Could it be that there was no reward for killing this giant skeleton? Even the items wouldn't drop?
"Don't … die …"
"Don't … die …"
"Don't … die …"
Ling Chen looked at the crying girl in shock. She didn't have a body, and shouldn't have tears. However, Ling Chen could clearly see that there were droplets of tears falling from her eyes onto the Warring Palace Skeleton's body. Her voice kept repeating those three words, and even though it was very soft, it was enough to cause one's heart to tremble.
"Don't … die …"
"Don't … die …!!!!"
The weak yell suddenly became a hoarse cry. This cry had a terrifying piercing power, causing Ling Chen's eardrums to feel a piercing pain. At the same time, a thick black fog rose from the girl's body …
What was that? Ling Chen was shocked.
Boom …
The ground suddenly began to shake, and a terrifying aura began to descend from nowhere, pressing down on Ling Chen's body and heart.
As the ground shook, Ling Chen's eyes widened as he saw the Warring Palace Skeleton start to move. Its hand that had been holding the giant sword slowly lifted up, and its upper body sat up like a mountain. Within its empty eyes, two green flames burned …
The heavy voice that shouldn't have appeared once again sounded out in Ling Chen's ears.
"Even … if … I … die … I … will … never … allow … you … to … harm … the … people … I … want … to … protect …"
"Fall … all … into … the … cold … hell …"
Ling Chen: "!!!!!!"
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