boyutpedia 846. Clean up the remaining issues
846. Clean up the remaining issues
Amidst this awkward atmosphere, Feng Qiu also noticed the somewhat strained relationship between Xiao Yan and Huo Zhi. Their relationship wasn't what he had initially imagined; it was simply a relationship where a veil hadn't been pierced yet.
Then Feng Qiu cleared his throat for no apparent reason. Although as an undead energy being, he actually had no need to cough.
"Young friend Xiao, didn't you say you had something important to attend to? Can we begin now?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's previously somewhat confused eyes immediately brightened, and he took a deep breath: "Yes, I'll trouble you to protect us."
"Alright!" Feng Qiu didn't hesitate at all and went to the side again to protect the two of them.
"Is there anything else?" Huo Zhi's voice was soft, but it carried a hint of weariness. Her red and white outfit accentuated her slender figure, but her swollen eyes and pale complexion indicated that Huo Zhi had suffered serious injuries and had not yet fully recovered.
"Actually," Xiao Yan turned around, his expression showing some heartache, "you're not completely healed yet, Huo Zhi."
Huo Zhi paused slightly, then flicked her jade-like fingers, and a flame resembling a blood-red lotus bloomed in her palm. As the flame leaped, it emitted a scorching yet pure aura, instantly resonating with the strange fire within Xiao Yan's body.
"Well, but I don't have any problems now."
Xiao Yan shook his head, his eyes suddenly turning icy cold. "That's not what I meant. Look in your mind; is there still a remnant of that technique there?"
Seeing Xiao Yan's expression, Huo Zhi understood that Xiao Yan was definitely not joking with her, so she immediately sat cross-legged and began to examine the situation in her mind with her soul power.
After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Huo Zhi slowly opened her eyes, feeling a lingering fear in her heart: "I understand now. During the battle, there was an attack that grazed my head. It was so fast that I only felt a tingling sensation on my scalp, and I didn't bleed much. In addition, the situation was critical, and the injury wasn't serious, so I didn't pay much attention to it."
"This method is too despicable and insidious. I must help you get rid of it!" Xiao Yan said in a deep voice.
Huo Zhi nodded. Seeing Xiao Yan's state, a warmth unconsciously arose in her heart, and her gaze towards Xiao Yan softened considerably.
"I'll do whatever you say!"
"I'm confident I can solve this problem, but its location is too dangerous. I need you to cooperate with me and keep your mind absolutely calm, without any unnecessary fluctuations."
Xiao Yan's words were very strong, wanting Huo Zhi to understand the importance of this matter.
Huo Zhi barely hesitated, and a faint smile even reappeared on her face: "If that's all, you can rest assured, I will cooperate with you."
Huo Zhi then waved his hand decisively, indicating that Xiao Yan could begin immediately.
Xiao Yan was somewhat surprised by Huo Zhi's complete trust, which required no further consideration. After all, this was a major matter concerning his health, yet Huo Zhi didn't ask any further questions, as if she could entrust everything to Xiao Yan.
However, Xiao Yan quickly regained control of his mind. To complete this task, Xiao Yan himself had to remain completely calm.
After taking a few deep breaths, Xiao Yan closed his eyes. Then, an invisible ripple appeared between his brows, a sign of highly concentrated soul power. Faintly, the ripple seemed to solidify, emitting a faint silver glow—the pressure of a Heavenly Realm soul quietly spread out.
During this period, Xiao Yan's progress was not limited to his fighting spirit.
However, this operation not only requires Xiao Yan to have strong soul power, but also absolute control over it, leaving no room for error. This situation, where the other two powers are absolutely equal within Huo Zhi's mind, is extremely dangerous.
Xiao Yan's soul power flowed like a gentle stream, slowly probing into Huo Zhi's mind and quickly finding the hidden power. These past few days, Xiao Yan had been thinking about how he should help Huo Zhi solve this big problem.
The energy was still the same as what Xiao Yan had detected before, as thin as a spider's thread, and there was no movement whatsoever.
Xiao Yan's soul power suddenly split, eventually forming hundreds of thin soul threads. These branches of soul power spread out like nimble tentacles. Throughout the entire process, Xiao Yan held his breath and concentrated, his mind tense to the extreme. He carefully controlled each split soul thread, ensuring that they did not rub against Huo Zhi's origin, and he did not want to disturb the dormant black thread.
Xiao Yan wasn't afraid of that power, but since this was Huo Zhi's mind, he had to be careful.
Time ticked by, and Xiao Yan's soul power had woven an invisible giant net, silently closing in from all directions, slowly enveloping the black threads at its core. The net of soul power grew denser and denser, gradually shrinking until only a pinhead-sized gap remained.
Cold sweat beaded on Xiao Yan's forehead. He was highly focused, and every subtle control required immense mental effort. He could sense the absolute calm in Huo Zhi's mind. She was perfectly fulfilling her promise to him, entrusting everything to his control, and his soul remained perfectly still.
Just as the optical network was about to close completely, a sudden change occurred!
The previously still black slender needle suddenly trembled violently without warning, and a cold and violent aura suddenly erupted!
"Not good!" Alarm bells rang in Xiao Yan's mind, and his soul power instantly tensed up.
The net of soul power instantly tightened, attempting to block the attack. However, the thin black thread quickly revealed its ruthlessness, actually beginning to dissolve Xiao Yan's soul power at an extremely fast speed. Xiao Yan's soul power was starting to crumble.
Upon seeing this, a ruthless glint flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes, and he activated his Devouring Power!
Xiao Yan's right hand suddenly touched Huo Zhi's smooth forehead. Just as the thin thread completely broke through Xiao Yan's soul power seal, a black vortex appeared for a moment, pulling the thin thread into the endless abyss. Then the black vortex immediately disappeared.
Xiao Yan immediately opened his eyes and looked at Huo Zhi in front of him, softly calling out, "Huo Zhi, how are you?"
Hearing Xiao Yan's call, Huo Zhi's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and then her beautiful eyes slowly opened. Seeing how nervous Xiao Yan was, and how close he was to her, she could even feel his breath on her lips. A faint blush suddenly appeared on her fair and delicate face, and Huo Zhi's gaze shifted away unnaturally, avoiding Xiao Yan's eyes.
"Is it... over?"