Two young girls saw Jin Xi just send a Disciple flying with her palm, and naturally, they held her in high regard. They immediately chose a nice hat for her and said, "Sister, this hat is great."
Jin Xi asked curiously, "Aren't these hats all the same? They look pretty similar to me."
The two girls giggled and replied, "They are similar in appearance, but the materials are the same. However, the strength of the person weaving the hat makes a difference; if they weave it tighter, it will be sturdier."
Just as they finished speaking, they shouted out loud because they saw Xun Cai, the Black-Robed Monk who had been pushed away by Jin Xi, swinging his Greatsword towards her.
Upon hearing this, Jin Xi immediately knew where he was. Without turning around, she simply waved her hand and sent him flying again, this time directly over a hundred meters away.
The other two men in black looked at each other; one nodded slightly, and one of them quickly dodged away to call for help.
The remaining one hurried to pull away the Disciple who had been struck by Jin Xi. They looked at Jin Xi and dared not speak anymore, merely following behind her while waiting for the Disciple from the Watchmen to come for revenge.
Jin Xi swaggered away from the stall wearing her hat, taking the two girls along to eat. The girls knew they couldn't sell hats here, so they had no choice but to put away the remaining hats and go eat with Jin Xi.
The three casually found a restaurant to enter. Jin Xi asked about the menu and then signaled for the two girls to order.
Lat's Hand, having nothing to do that day, found that under his management, the Watchmen were becoming increasingly lax and chaotic. He was completely oblivious; every time Huangfu Jiayin and Gao Yuxin came by, they would scold him harshly. He would promise to change his ways on the spot, but once they left, he continued as usual. Gao Yuxin and Huangfu Jiayin were truly at their wits' end and had no choice but to appoint another person to help manage things for Lat's Hand.
Thus, Lat's Hand became a hands-off Innkeeper, enjoying even more freedom. When he received reports that someone had attacked a Disciple of the Watchmen, he rushed over immediately. Now, Lat's Hand was as strong as a Xuantian Realm Cultivator, enjoying great prestige in this area. When he hurriedly arrived at the restaurant and saw Jin Xi, his face showed a mix of joy and sorrow.
Seeing Lat's Hand suddenly appear before her made it hard for Jin Xi to believe.
In an instant, Lat's Hand dashed in front of Jin Xi, grabbed her, and flew outside while muttering, "This time is different; if you dare to hit my people, I will make sure you know my strength."
As Jin Xi struggled, she shouted loudly, "Lat's Hand, no wonder these people are such jerks; they're your subordinates! You're nothing but a troublemaker! Today I must teach you a lesson for all those who have been bullied by you!"
Jin Xi was filled with fighting spirit as soon as they met, unable to resist throwing punches.
The two little girls selling straw hats and the three disciples in black outfits were stunned: it turned out this woman was actually an acquaintance of Righteous Path's Lat's Hand? And they immediately started fighting upon meeting; it seemed like old enemies had come knocking!
However, Lat's Hand and Jin Xi fought fiercely, neither giving way, and continued for three hours. It was only when Huangfu Jiayin and Gao Yuxin arrived together that they managed to stop the two adversaries.
But neither of them was angry; instead, they laughed heartily, claiming the other was no match and easily defeated. This left Huangfu Jiayin and Gao Yuxin utterly speechless.
Lat's Hand and Jin Xi were truly sworn enemies.
Ouyang Shaohua regained consciousness. She realized she was completely floating in the air, her body seemingly detached from herself. This discovery filled her with panic; what was happening?
She suddenly recalled various past experiences, realizing a force was trying to draw her in. It appeared her soul had already been pulled out of her body, and the situation was extremely dangerous!
Just as she began to reflect, a powerful engulfing force surged toward her soul, threatening to drown it completely. However, her soul was incredibly resilient and unyielding. Although Ouyang Shaohua was frightened, she did not lose her composure. She absolutely could not give up; having reached this point, she had no choice but to fight back—there was no retreat. Otherwise, she might be devoured and become someone else's prey.
She couldn't see what exactly was absorbing her. She only felt she was in a confined space. After a long period of adaptation, she finally realized she was inside an ancient tomb, facing an Ancient Corpse. This Ancient Corpse was over twenty meters long, emanating a dark glow, with blue flames mixed in that were the source of its absorption.
After observing for a long time, Ouyang Shaohua gradually understood: “So this Ancient Corpse wants to use its True Phoenix Physique to enhance itself; it must have been a yin body lacking fire attributes.”
In this enclosed space, the absorption by the Ancient Corpse grew increasingly intense. Its Devouring Power became more persistent. Without physical support, Ouyang Shaohua had only the remaining energy in her mind to resist.
However, the power of the Ancient Corpse became more overwhelming as it made its final struggle. Using the last remnant of its consciousness, it spoke to Ouyang Shaohua: “Child, submit to me; you cannot be my opponent and cannot resist my devouring power. If you submit to me, you will live forever within me, coexisting with me. I will live for you; I will fight for all your wishes. Come on, don’t waste time and energy; I can grant you immortality.”
Gradually, the voice of the Ancient Corpse became like a whisper or murmur, gently echoing in Ouyang Shaohua's ears.
“Child, only by submitting to me can you survive and live forever. I will help you avert disasters and endure hardships while fulfilling all your wishes. Otherwise, I will make your soul scatter and you will vanish from this world forever. The choice is yours.”
The soul attack of the Ancient Corpse grew stronger, leaving Ouyang Shaohua increasingly confused and drowsy. She felt an overwhelming sleepiness. Yet a voice spoke to her, saying, "Ouyang Shaohua, hold on. You cannot sleep now; if you do, you will never see me again. If you sleep, you will lose yourself completely, and this Ancient Corpse will occupy your body entirely."
In truth, this was Ouyang Shaohua's call for self-preservation. Deep down, she did not want to be possessed by the Ancient Corpse. She struggled but felt powerless.
Her heart was not dead, but she was helpless.
She sensed a black gas gradually eroding her soul, her Divine Sense, and her consciousness.
She wanted to cry, but there were no tears. She wanted to scream, but no sound came out.
The black gas had almost taken over her entire mind. Although Ouyang Shaohua knew she was finished, she was unwilling to accept defeat. Her heart was filled with pain.
In her final moments of life, she thought of Guan Yue; this was her true concern. She recalled their first encounter, the merging of their spirits and bodies, and everything that had happened at that time.
Suddenly, Ouyang Shaohua felt a surge of excitement. To her surprise, the black gas seemed to be afraid.
Though the black gas only retreated slightly at that moment, Ouyang Shaohua felt it. She continued to reminisce about the moments spent with Guan Yue and was astonished to discover that the energy in her mind began to revive! The black gas started to retreat and truly seemed frightened.
Ouyang Shaohua gradually realized that this was Guan Yue's Source Energy from the Yongning Continent. At that time, Guan Yue had jokingly said, "With the Source Power I give you, you can move mountains and suppress all demons and monsters."
Ouyang Shaohua became excited; she never expected that the scene of merging with Guan Yue would bring hope for survival in such a dangerous moment. Her heart was filled with gratitude.
The Primordial Power began to swell rapidly, countering the black gas emitted by the Ancient Corpse and gaining the upper hand.
The Ancient Corpse spoke again: "Child, cooperate with me. My great power is at your command; my magnificent soul serves you; my Great Power is yours to use. What more could you want? Join me, and we shall be invincible in this world."
The attacks from the Ancient Corpse intensified further.
However, Ouyang Shaohua's gratitude towards Guan Yue grew deeper, and her confidence in defeating the Ancient Corpse became more resolute. She fought against the invasion of the Ancient Corpse with her longing for Guan Yue.
She launched a counterattack!
Primordial Power awakened the vitality in her mind, and more Primordial Power emerged to combat the black aura. Ouyang Shaohua's True Phoenix Physique began to reveal its characteristics, a light shining from a small point, growing larger and stronger.
Until the radiance of the phoenix body reached an astonishing brilliance, the essence of the True Phoenix Physique was finally unleashed.
The Ancient Corpse, sensing Divine Sense, began to retreat, its strength collapsing rapidly.
It started to feel fear; it was merely a fragment of the ancient war god's consciousness, seeking to borrow Ouyang Shaohua's body for rebirth. The Ancient Corpse had absolute confidence in possessing Ouyang Shaohua, including her soul and body.
However, due to the lingering Primordial Power given to her by Guan Yue in Ouyang Shaohua's mind, its plans were thwarted!
The Ancient Corpse finally pleaded with Ouyang Shaohua: "Child, merge with me, and you will possess my immense Combat Power, unstoppable and invincible. With my Combat Power in the Dragon Python Celestial Domain, you will be able to walk freely. Otherwise, my Combat Power will be wasted, and I cannot accept that."
At this moment, Ouyang Shaohua felt her True Phoenix Physique gradually revealing itself; a surge of vibrant power began to spread, while the powerful Primordial Power given by Guan Yue started to swirl around her.
The black gas enveloping Ouyang Shaohua finally retreated. The Ancient Corpse's control over Ouyang Shaohua's soul had finally failed.
Ouyang Shaohua's soul returned to her body. At this moment, she felt reborn. Her heart was filled with joy.
True Phoenix Physique, characterized by fire and burning vitality, finally emerged ahead of time due to fortunate circumstances. At this moment, Ouyang Shaohua's body began to emit dazzling light. She resembled a golden phoenix, reborn from the flames, achieving her nirvana at last.
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