"Find those Guhuo Birds?"

"But weren’t they supposed to be all dead?"

Xiluo would never underestimate Wu Yi’s hatred toward the group of Guhuo Birds.

Whether by common reasoning or through Li Boyang’s divination, it was clear that the calamity had already befallen the Guhuo Bird group.

Whether they had become gods or not, most likely, they all perished by Wu Yi’s hand.

Huo Ji was the sole survivor, and he owed this fortune to the fact that he had not fully transformed into a Guhuo Bird.

"They are dead, but the remnants of the Huai River Witch’s soul will not disappear."

Lightly tossing the Celestial Destiny Bone Armor in his hand, Li Boyang already had a new conjecture in his mind.

"I don’t know how those Guhuo Birds took the Huai River Witch’s abilities."

"But the remnants of the Huai River Witch’s soul surely wouldn’t just remain in a spiritual state."

Noticing that Xiluo and the Cyan Bird were still utterly confused, Li Boyang had to snap his fingers again.

"Why do you think Huo Ji could easily lure the Celestial Erosion Monarch into the Eighth Heaven without you questioning it?"

As Li Boyang’s words fell, the surroundings changed once more.

This time, however, it wasn’t from the perspective of Gou Xing.

But from the perspective after Gou Xing’s death, a confrontation between Huo Ji and the Celestial Erosion Monarch.

...........................

Time moves back several years to the Hook Star Palace, shortly after Wu Yi’s primordial spirit left.

Huo Ji awakened from a stupor, just in time to see the Celestial Erosion Monarch combing through the remnants of Gou Xing’s body, seemingly searching for Wu Yao’s soul’s whereabouts.

Almost without hesitation, Huo Ji instinctively employed his unfamiliar Shadow Evil Dharma Aspect.

Despite being unsure of what transpired beforehand,

Huo Ji had been contemplating how to counteract Gou Xing ever since being brought to the Celestial Emperor’s Capital.

With Gou Xing dead, counteracting became easier for Huo Ji.

By manipulating the Shadow Evil Dharma Aspect formed from Gou Xing’s shadow, Huo Ji successfully ambushed the Celestial Erosion Monarch.

Then, a fierce battle erupted.

Neither side felt the need for dialogue, starting the fight with lethal moves.

Although wary of damaging Gou Xing’s body,

The Celestial Erosion Monarch, despite having the upper hand, was somewhat restrained in the fight.

Conversely, Huo Ji continually absorbed memories from Gou Xing during the skirmish.

It wasn’t just because Huo Ji had assimilated Gou Xing’s shadow.

It was also because he sensed an inexplicable connection from within the other’s body.

It seemed to be some sort of... enhanced bond between the Guhuo Birds?

With the help of this special bond, Huo Ji not only acquired Gou Xing’s memories but also some of his divine powers.

As the battle with the Celestial Erosion Monarch went on, Huo Ji grew stronger, appearing to become a second Gou Xing.

"What’s going on?"

Seeing from a spectator’s point of view, Xiluo could perceive Huo Ji’s growth more clearly than the Celestial Erosion Monarch did years ago.

Particularly when Huo Ji showcased Gou Xing’s signature Dawn Feather Robe, her expression surpassed shock.

"Is that you, Wu Yao!?"

In that precarious moment, realizing the grave situation, the Celestial Erosion Monarch directed his gaze toward Gou Xing’s corpse.

In an instant, a crimson light burst forth from Gou Xing’s remains.

It was the immortal divine soul shattered by Wu Yi, a soul that was supposed to disperse.

Yet, due to some unknown reason,

The fragments of the divine soul gathered again, transforming into a solid Blood Jade.

"No, you are not Wu Yao!"

Seeing the Blood Jade shot skyward, the Celestial Erosion Monarch couldn’t be bothered with Huo Ji, and instantly pursued it.

What transpired next was even more unexpected.

The Blood Jade traced a graceful arc in the air, landing directly into Huo Ji’s hands.

In that very moment, Huo Ji’s expression changed. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Humph!

Wild Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi rushed violently into Huo Ji’s body, like rivers flowing into the sea.

Crimson wings grew from his back, and his hands and feet subtly took on claw-like forms.

"I’m not Gou Xing!"

In this dangerous instant, as he was about to be assimilated by the Blood Jade, Huo Ji shouted angrily.

"I am Huo Ji! Always have been Huo Ji!"

His surging energy and blood materialized, enshrouding him like a layer of sanguine flame, as Huo Ji gazed up at the Celestial Erosion Monarch.

"Is this what you want?"

"Then take it! This is the remnant of Wu Yao’s soul you’re after!"

With a forceful throw, Huo Ji cast the Blood Jade away, shouting once more.

Even though it was just a memory, Li Boyang, Xiluo, and the Cyan Bird could still see Huo Ji’s gratitude, regret, vigilance, and aversion in his eyes.

With just a brief contact, Huo Ji believed he had understood the essence of this Blood Jade.

It might enhance the holder’s power, yet it also carried significant drawbacks.

"You!"

Shoot Huo Ji an indignant glare.

The Celestial Erosion Monarch ultimately chose to abandon the conflict with Huo Ji, instead following the Blood Jade into the sky.

After all, in the Celestial Erosion Monarch’s mind, finding Wu Yao’s soul was always the primary goal.

Compared to that, Huo Ji was merely an insignificance, even beneath the stature of a Celestial God.

If not for being inadvertently caught in the conflict between the Guhuo Birds and the Celestial Erosion Monarch, he might not have even been worth a glance.

"Hehe..."

In the recollection, Huo Ji clearly perceived the Celestial Erosion Monarch’s disdain and couldn’t help but laugh.

"Indeed an impulsive fool, no wonder you were sealed by the Huai River Witch for a millennium."

"In this Returning Void of all things, the endpoint of every god’s death leads to that Eighth Heaven."

"Regardless of what that Blood Jade ultimately represents..."

"Its essence is still the materialization of a soul, destined for the ’Tomb of the Gods’ at the Eighth Heaven."

"I don’t believe you could ever leave once you’ve entered that ’Tomb of the Gods’!"

After a few simple curses, Huo Ji finally let out a long, cautious breath.

Soon, the memory ended, and the surroundings reverted to their original state.

Leaving Xiluo and the Cyan Bird exchanging perplexed looks, only Li Boyang appeared deep in thought.

"Could that Blood Jade be my sister’s soul?"

Nodding affirmatively, Li Boyang quickly corrected,

"More accurately, it’s the remnant of your sister’s corrupted soul."

"I believe similar occurrences happened with other Guhuo Birds."

"Perhaps only by collecting all the ’Soul Jades’ can your sister ever have a chance of ’resurrection’."

"But you mustn’t get your hopes up too high for what she may become post-’resurrection’."

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