Entering the future battlefield, Mu Chenxi and Su Qiuyue still did their best to stall for time.
But just like before, when the incense stick burned to its end, the Fire Demon once again increased its power.
It had hidden another trump card—not only did its Soul cultivation rise to the late Wendao stage, but its physical strength also broke through to the Wendao level.
Mu Chenxi and Su Qiuyue had no choice but to activate Soulburn Return Essence once more, using all their strength to get through this crucial incense stick.
In the end, both of their consciousnesses were extinguished as their soul power ran dry.
Their awareness returned to their bodies.
Bai Yue stared intently at Mu Chenxi, waiting for her answer.
Mu Chenxi lifted her head, forcing a smile at Bai Yue.
“Master, we succeeded.”
But the sorrow in her eyes was buried deep within.
It was her first time lying to her Master.
Su Qiuyue, standing to the side, instantly saw through Mu Chenxi’s facade, but Bai Yue, overwhelmed with concern, didn’t notice.
She exclaimed in surprise, “We really succeeded?”
“Really, Master.”
Mu Chenxi’s smile deepened.
“Don’t worry, tomorrow we’ll all survive.”
As she spoke, she transmitted the altered scene into Bai Yue’s mind.
To Su Qiuyue, she sent the true, unaltered memory.
Su Qiuyue looked at the image, her expression calm, making no attempt to expose the lie.
“That’s wonderful—we succeeded, but we can’t let our guard down.”
Bai Yue hurriedly urged.
“Chenxi, come into my Sea of Consciousness again, improve your strength a bit more, and repair your damaged Soul so you can face the Fire Demon at full power tomorrow.”
Mu Chenxi nodded, her consciousness quickly sinking into Bai Yue’s Sea of Consciousness.
The familiar hospital room appeared before her.
Bai Yue was lying on the bed, sleeping, her mouth slightly pouting as if ready to whistle.
Mu Chenxi quickly walked over and gently shook Bai Yue’s arm.
Bai Yue opened her eyes, her face lighting up with joy at the sight of Mu Chenxi.
“Chenxi, I just dreamed I needed to go to the bathroom. Thankfully, you woke me up—otherwise, I would have had to change my pants again.”
“Alright, enough about embarrassing things. Let’s go shopping. I’ll put on some makeup and wear that big red wedding dress before we head out.”
Saying so, Bai Yue turned to look for cosmetics.
“Okay, Master.”
Mu Chenxi nodded, quietly standing aside to wait.
She watched as Bai Yue once again turned her pretty face into a panda with makeup, red blush smudged on her cheeks, looking ridiculous.
But in Mu Chenxi’s eyes, even such a silly Master was adorably cute.
She had no intention of stopping her, simply watching Bai Yue busily move around.
When Bai Yue finished her makeup, Mu Chenxi, blushing, carefully helped her change into the red wedding dress.
After tidying the hem, she took Bai Yue’s hand and together they tiptoed to the door of the hospital room.
Under the gaze of the Head Nurse, they sneaked out of the hospital.
The Head Nurse simply turned a blind eye.
Outside the hospital, Bai Yue dragged Mu Chenxi to a nearby park.
She excitedly sat on a swing, legs dangling.
“Chenxi, push me.”
Mu Chenxi walked behind and gently pushed.
The swing swayed back and forth.
Bai Yue’s laughter rang like silver bells, pure joy from simple play.
Mu Chenxi watched her back, unable to hold back a smile.
She couldn’t help thinking—
If only things could always be like this.
But the longer she looked, the sadder her eyes became.
After a while, Bai Yue jumped off the swing, then pulled Mu Chenxi.
“Chenxi, your turn. I’ll push you.”
Bai Yue seemed to notice Mu Chenxi’s sadness and deliberately wanted her to have fun too.
Mu Chenxi shook her head, but under Bai Yue’s insistence, she sat on the swing.
Bai Yue gently pushed from behind, but after a few pushes, she suddenly walked in front of Mu Chenxi and stopped.
Startled, Mu Chenxi quickly turned her legs to the side, afraid of hitting her Master as the swing moved.
But Bai Yue bent down slightly.
Under Mu Chenxi’s wide-eyed gaze, she softly puckered her lips.
The swing continued to sway forward, bringing Mu Chenxi’s lips right to Bai Yue’s.
At that moment, Mu Chenxi could no longer suppress her feelings.
She cupped Bai Yue’s face and deepened the kiss.
Mu Chenxi gazed at Bai Yue’s ridiculous panda eyes, heart trembling with emotion.
The softness of her lips, the sparkle in her eyes—they made her fall even deeper.
This might be the last time.
Her eyes reddened, the corners turning damp.
Bai Yue’s eyes widened, but she found it amusing, playing along with Mu Chenxi in a playful battle of tongues.
Mu Chenxi stared at Bai Yue with longing.
At this moment, her spiritual power was slowly recovering under the special force of the Sea of Consciousness.
Yet her form grew increasingly transparent, until finally, she faded away in Bai Yue’s Sea of Consciousness.
Consciousness returned to reality.
Mu Chenxi opened her eyes, her gaze lingering on Bai Yue’s lips, heart still trembling, eyes full of deep longing.
She couldn’t help but bend down and kiss her lightly again.
Su Qiuyue stood silently nearby, watching without interfering.
Mu Chenxi turned to look at her, her usual shyness gone, replaced by calm acceptance.
“Qiuyue, with your ability and talent, you should be able to survive.”
Mu Chenxi’s voice was soft.
“If I’m gone in the future, please help me take care of Master, okay?”
“Don’t start saying such things so early.”
Su Qiuyue frowned, trying to persuade her.
“What if we all survive this time?”
“No.”
Mu Chenxi shook her head, sorrow filling her eyes.
“I know my abilities only go this far. Protecting Master is the best outcome I can hope for.”
She wiped her wet eyes, and instead of focusing on her secret arts, began adjusting her state to the peak, preparing to face the Fire Demon at full power.
With protecting Master as her only mission, she no longer feared anything.
Since she knew she couldn’t survive, she decided to give her all to protect Master.
Su Qiuyue saw her determination and had nothing more to say.
She herself was barely holding on and couldn’t spare any extra strength to protect Chenxi.
The world was full of helplessness.
Su Qiuyue couldn’t help but think—if only she could go back to the past.
Even if Chenxi died this time, she could return and change everything, saving her.
Time ticked by, second by second.
As expected, Bai Yue’s body had reached its limit.
Even as darkness fell, she still hadn’t awakened.
Night gradually descended.
Mu Chenxi and Su Qiuyue both prepared themselves, ready to face the true arrival of the Fire Demon.
The battle that followed unfolded just as they had practiced countless times, their cooperation perfectly in sync.
They managed to hold out for that single incense stick’s time, and as expected, the Fire Demon erupted once more.
Mu Chenxi was ready to push Soulburn Return Essence to its limit, sacrificing herself to save Bai Yue.
Su Qiuyue’s soul power was depleted as well, leaving only a flickering remnant of her soul.
That remnant was like a candle in the wind, wavering and uncertain.
She was at her limit, unable to even focus on the battle.
Just as Mu Chenxi was about to make her final move, Bai Yue’s eyes suddenly snapped open.