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Heavenly Torch woke up to find Li Hong alone in the study drawing talismans.
Having not chatted with anyone for a long time, he rambled on about many trivial matters, making Li Hong almost want to cut off the communication with Divine Consciousness. Just then, one sentence caught his attention.
"Recently, your cultivation has surged. It seems that my old dragon presence doesn't affect you much! That's good; you can reach the Tribulation Period soon, and I can get out of here..."
Li Hong was surprised. "Didn't you say that my cultivation progress would slow down because of you? Why are you saying something different now?"
"I've said it before; my soul is incomplete now, and I can't remember many things. I just said that to comfort you."
Li Hong rolled his eyes. "Come on, can you not be so clueless?"
Heavenly Torch continued to ramble: "To prevent those old folks from the Nine Li Sect from noticing that I was slacking off, I deliberately left part of my soul in the Li Fire Formation to maintain the situation. However, I've realized that to help you sooner, I might as well complete my soul! That way, I can remember many things and save you from looking down on me all the time, humph!"
Li Hong exclaimed, "No way! The Li Fire Formation is a crucial area for our sect. We are currently at war with the Demon Sect. At this critical moment, do you want to slack off and let the enemy invade?"
"The little demons from the Demon Sect invading? You underestimate them; it's not that easy! Let me tell you, I'm just one of the ten thousand safeguards of the Li Fire Formation. There are many others! My role is merely as a guard, responsible for burning intruders. But upon reflection, even if I'm not in the Li Fire Formation, who would dare to intrude without being burned? Besides, I'm just an array spirit; essentially a decorative piece that shows off the power and prestige of the Li Fire Formation. The real useful part is the ‘Array Hall’. That's where the core of the Li Fire Formation lies, guarded by experts day and night. Hmph, as if I didn't know that!"
While Heavenly Torch kept rambling on, Li Hong was deeply shaken. The Array Hall! The core of the Li Fire Formation! There was such a secret within the Nine Li Sect.
With a thought, Heavenly Torch immediately noticed. "Exactly! For low-level disciples like you, this is an extremely secretive place. The Array Hall controls the Li Fire Formation, with experts guarding it at all twelve hours of the day. I know there are at least three old fellows at the Nascent Soul Stage inside at all times. With them there, you can rest assured."
Li Hong acknowledged Heavenly Torch's statement and helplessly asked, "What do you plan to do?"
"That's where you'll come in. If we can get a certain spirit herb, you just need to enter the Li Fire Formation once more and retrieve a few strands of my remaining soul from there—meaning you only need to get close to the Li Fire Formation. After that, give me the herb; I'll take it and sleep for a long while, and basically, everything will be settled." At this point, Heavenly Torch was clearly excited.
Li Hong began to have doubts. If there was such an easy solution already, why wait until today to do it?
"You think I dare? First of all, you need to have some self-protection ability; otherwise, one day I might be exposed and face dire consequences. Hmph, you're so suspicious..."
He continued rambling, but Li Hong had temporarily cut off Divine Consciousness. He felt there were too many doubts and needed some time alone to think about it.
First of all, not mentioning what that spirit herb was, just getting close to the Li Fire Formation again seemed quite difficult for Li Hong. Moreover, earlier Heavenly Torch had been complaining about his incomplete soul and inability to remember many things; how could he suddenly think of this shortcut and mention the Array Hall? It clearly seemed suspicious.
He decided to test the waters first, but Heavenly Torch refused to speak. It wasn't until Li Hong revealed that he had already figured out how to sever communication with Divine Consciousness that Heavenly Torch was truly stunned. No wonder he had been feeling so stifled lately, often falling into deep sleep against his will.
The situation was serious; provoking Li Hong would bring him no benefit.
He finally spoke the truth: "Actually, I have a good relationship with Sister Phoenix, the so-called Guardian Beast of the Mountain from your Nine Li Sect. She told me about it."
Li Hong sneered, "Recently, I haven't even seen her shadow. Since she hasn't approached me, how did you learn this method from her?"
Heavenly Torch seemed quite aggrieved: "What I'm saying is true. You can't see her, but as long as she's not too far away, I can hear her speaking. After all, we are both Ancient Spirit Beast Descendants."
Li Hong understood; it seemed that sometimes that phoenix was lurking nearby, and they were communicating privately!
"Well... that's my fault... I didn't mean to hide it. Sometimes Sister Phoenix likes to chat with me. Whether or not I can hear her, she talks to herself, and a word or two slips into my ears, which made me think there was still this path to take..."
Heavenly Torch rambled on in a softening tone of explanation. Li Hong gradually calmed down; what good would it do to be angry with him? The matter was already at hand, so he might as well help him out since he had sworn an oath in Dragon Language. Li Hong reluctantly agreed.
Heavenly Torch was overjoyed: "I knew you were a good guy! Let's get started quickly; I want to help you as soon as possible..."
"Stop! I don't need your help; just don't make things worse for me!" Li Hong exclaimed, feeling overwhelmed by his chatter.
This old dragon was becoming increasingly talkative and utterly annoying!
However, after hearing the so-called elixir formula from Heavenly Torch, Li Hong once again smiled bitterly: "I say, Brother Heavenly Torch, do you want me to violate the Rules of the Sect for you multiple times? How many times is this going to go on?"
"Once—no, actually it should be twice—last two times... At worst, I won't call you 'kid' anymore; I'll call you 'big brother.' My dear Brother Li Hong, just help me out this one time..." Heavenly Torch even began to act coy.
Li Hong felt a chill run down his spine. Please, this was a dragon who had lived for twenty thousand years! How could he not feel his scalp tingle at such a tone? Unable to outmaneuver Heavenly Torch, he still smiled wryly and agreed. However, he solemnly informed Heavenly Torch that he needed time to prepare.
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One aspect was already prepared, but when Li Hong went to Yun Jiuzi for help, he hit a wall.
Yun Jiuzi pondered: "It's not that I don't want to help you; it's just that I have no connection with that person at all. If I go over recklessly, he will definitely become suspicious. This would actually be detrimental to what you're trying to accomplish." He also transmitted a secret message: "If that old dragon is still causing trouble, I have a way to remove him from your Upper Dantian!"
Li Hong felt somewhat moved but ultimately declined politely. To be honest, he still felt a bit sorry for the old dragon deep down.
Yun Jiuzi did not press him much. He knew that Li Hong valued loyalty and guessed that Li Hong would most likely refuse, so he was not surprised. In the end, he agreed to watch from the sidelines and said that if Li Hong's actions were not discreet, he would step in to help. He suggested being straightforward, as it was more comfortable than having to go and build connections with others.
Li Hong was delighted and arranged a time with him before returning to prepare for the task.
Ten days later, Li Hong arrived at the designated location to meet Chu Xi, and together they flew towards Revival Valley.
Both were dressed in black night gear, their faces tightly covered. Under the dark night sky, they flew like black phantoms, leaving no trace of their passage.
The wind was strong. Chu Xi tightly wrapped her arms around Li Hong's waist, burying her head behind his neck. Her body was warm and soft, and her warm breath brushed against the back of Li Hong's neck, bringing with it the unique fragrance of the Forget-Me-Not Butterfly. Suddenly, Li Hong felt his heart racing and his face slightly flushed.
He attributed this to the nervousness of the impending action.
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