Previously, they had deliberately held back part of their strength.
Until this critical moment, they simultaneously activated Soulburn Return Essence.
At this point, both were filled with confidence that they could hold out until Yan Hua arrived to rescue them.
The Fire Demon’s soul power was more than half depleted.
Its vision blurred.
After repeatedly activating multiple Secret Methods, it was also suffering.
At this moment, it felt an intense sense of crisis.
It foresaw that the reinforcements about to arrive would be even more formidable than the two in front of it, and it was highly likely that it would not escape death.
Thinking of this, the Fire Demon gritted its teeth and squeezed out its remaining potential.
Its aura soared once more, skin cracking and blood seeping out, making its appearance grotesque and terrifying.
Then it unleashed its stronger killing move—Extermination Soul Demon Eye.
An even more scorching light shot from its eyes, its power reaching the level of Mid-stage Wendao.
The Fire Demon saving its strength had long been within their expectations.
They activated Soulburn Return Essence once more.
Su Qiuyue’s Thousand Threads, Myriad Thoughts Secret Art wove a dense protective net, overlapping with Mu Chenxi’s Sword Domain of Ice Sealing.
The dual-layered defense was astonishingly strong.
Even when the protective net finally shattered, it forcibly offset the Fire Demon’s attack.
The Fire Demon went completely berserk, recklessly draining its potential and continuously unleashing Mid-stage Wendao Secret Arts.
Mu Chenxi and Su Qiuyue gritted their teeth and endured, the soul-rending pain from Soulburn Return Essence nearly causing them to faint.
Yet the Fire Demon still could not break through their defenses.
But the two were also on the verge of soul shatter and Divine Sense collapse.
At the brink of consciousness, Mu Chenxi saw the Fire Demon, face twisted, walking toward the unconscious Bai Yue.
At this moment, she didn’t even have the strength to move a finger, yet she still managed to lift her eyes and look into the distance.
As expected, a red figure flashed instantly, blocking the Fire Demon’s path.
It was Yan Hua!
Seeing this, Mu Chenxi and Su Qiuyue could hold on no longer—their Divine Senses dispersed joyfully into the world.
They had finally succeeded in delaying until reinforcements arrived.
Did we succeed?
Su Qiuyue and Bai Yue’s voices sounded at the same time.
Mu Chenxi had just woken up, and the two couldn’t wait to know the result.
We did!
Mu Chenxi couldn’t help but smile, nodding heavily to the two.
She tightly held Bai Yue’s hand, sending the scene of the future battle directly into Bai Yue’s mind.
Another Divine Sense thread was transmitted to Su Qiuyue, allowing her to clearly understand the entire process.
After viewing the scene, the hearts they had just set at ease were suddenly gripped by Bai Yue’s words.
But you two…
Bai Yue looked at the scene of the two activating Soulburn Return Essence, her voice trembling, unable to continue.
But the meaning was clear.
Mu Chenxi and Su Qiuyue had perished in order to delay until Yan Hua’s arrival.
At this moment, the two who had been overjoyed suddenly felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over them, instantly sobering up.
They had been so focused on celebrating the success of the delay that they hadn’t realized the cost behind it.
Master, it’s okay.
Mu Chenxi took a deep breath and softly comforted her.
We still have three chances for Future Descent of Consciousness.
We can refine our strategy—to delay and survive.
Yes, Master.
With these three chances, we’ll definitely find a better way.
Su Qiuyue echoed, full of confidence.
Seeing the two so certain, Bai Yue finally relaxed, then urged,
Chenxi, quickly enter my Sea of Consciousness. You need to recover your Soul now.
Okay.
Mu Chenxi did not refuse.
Though Master still seemed exhausted, this was a crucial moment—every bit of strength meant more safety.
Her Divine Sense immediately sank into Bai Yue’s Sea of Consciousness.
The familiar Hospital Ward remained in the Sea of Consciousness, but as Mu Chenxi looked around, Bai Yue was nowhere to be seen.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly searched for Master’s presence, step by step approaching the bedside.
As she drew near, she suddenly caught a strange foul smell.
Then, she noticed the pillow on the bed was gently moving, as if something was hiding inside.
Mu Chenxi quickly bent down and picked up the pillow.
Inside, to her shock, was a Teppan Grilled Squid!
The roasted squid was not only moldy, but was writhing atop the pillow as if it had come back to life.
Even more bizarre, bubbles continuously spewed from its ‘mouth’, floating into the air and bursting with a ‘pop’.
Master.
Mu Chenxi couldn’t help calling out, anxiety for not finding Bai Yue tightening her voice.
I’m here.
At that moment, two knocks sounded from under the bed, as if someone was tapping on the bedboard.
Mu Chenxi finally realized, quickly stepped back, then lay down to peer under the bed.
In the shadows beneath, Bai Yue was curled up.
Her hospital gown was decayed, and her skin and flesh had rotted as well.
Yet when she saw Mu Chenxi, Bai Yue’s eyes gleamed brightly and blinked twice at her, then grinned.
Master’s condition made Mu Chenxi’s heart tighten sharply.
Master, are you alright?
Mu Chenxi hurried under the bed to check on Bai Yue.
Bai Yue’s flesh was decayed, some parts revealing white bone—only her face was relatively intact, yet still painted with an eerie clown’s makeup, making her look all the more sinister.
A strong stench of rotten flesh filled the air around Bai Yue.
But Mu Chenxi showed no revulsion, only concern as she gazed at Bai Yue, wanting to touch her but fearing she might break her decayed flesh.
I’m fine, Chenxi.
Bai Yue blinked, her tone light as ever.
Sometimes my body suddenly rots away, but after lying under the bed for a few days, it’s fine.
Now that you’re here, it’s great—I already feel myself starting to recover.
As she spoke, the decayed skin and exposed flesh on Bai Yue began to squirm strangely, slowly regenerating at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Mu Chenxi watched in astonishment, unable to comprehend what was happening.
Watching Bai Yue fully recover under the bed, Mu Chenxi finally relaxed a bit.
Chenxi, you look fully recovered now.
Let’s go out—no need to hide under the bed.
Ah, my old back is about to break.
Mu Chenxi hurried to help Bai Yue, and the two crawled out from under the bed together.
As soon as they stood up, the commotion beneath the pillow caught Bai Yue’s attention.
The moldy Grilled Octopus was still twisting around.
Ah!
I forgot!
This Grilled Octopus was still under the pillow—I never ate it.
Bai Yue exclaimed, dove to the bed, grabbed the still-twitching, moldy octopus, and prepared to bite into it.
Master, is that edible? It’s moldy—and it seems to have come back to life after being grilled.
Mu Chenxi quickly tried to stop her.
It’s fine, Chenxi. I could digest an elephant if I had to—no way this little moldy Grilled Octopus could survive my digestive powers, even if it were alive.
As Bai Yue finished speaking, she bit down.
The octopus writhed twice more, then went limp.
Bai Yue chewed with a crunching sound, looking as if she was thoroughly enjoying herself.
Mu Chenxi watched her eat with resignation—wanting to stop her, but helpless, she could only look on anxiously.
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