Absolute Death Game-Chapter 413 - 37: The Rebirth of Xuan Zhenzi_2

Xiao Buli's heart skipped a beat upon seeing, it seemed that what was bound to come was finally about to arrive.

He walked to the door and pushed it open, only to see a green light flash on the door. He had no idea what spell Xuanxu Zi had used, but instead of the hall where Xiao Buli and his senior brother used to drink tea, he was greeted by a dark, somewhat mysterious space. Directly in front of the door was a two-meter square entrance to a tunnel, which appeared as if the bamboo tower was merely a cover for this entrance. Xiao Buli felt utterly confused, unsure whether the elegant hall he saw before was the bamboo tower's original appearance, or whether this dark cave-like space was what truly lay within the bamboo tower. But it must have been a spell cast by his senior brother.

There were no instant communication tools in this game, nor a way to notify or call for Xuanxu Zi beforehand, so Xiao Buli, despite finding it strange, steeled himself to follow the passage downward. The tunnel was damp and filled with the pungent smell of lamp oil that filled Xiao Buli's nostrils. Fortunately, oil lamps were lit intermittently for illumination, and the smell likely emanated from them. He descended around ten meters before the staircase ended, giving way to a horizontal tunnel. Luckily, it was a straight line, posing no risk of getting lost, though the purpose of this tunnel remained unclear.

Uncertain of the dangers ahead, Xiao Buli remained on high alert as he walked, not too swiftly. After several minutes, he finally reached the end of the tunnel, where a large door blocked his path, guarded by a Rune Armored Warrior. The warrior resembled the Rune Pets under Gu Yuexuan's control in the Immortal Realm, seemingly weak at first glance. Such creatures weren't particularly strong in combat, likely stationed here only as a precaution. Seeing the unharmed warrior, Xiao Buli guessed that his senior brother was inside.

"Senior brother?" Xiao Buli called out in a subdued voice towards the door, the dim environment instilling an instinctive sense of suppression, as if he was sneaking around.

"You're back. The door is open, come on in yourself," Gu Yuexuan's voice sounded from inside the door. Although loud, Xiao Buli could hear the exceptional weariness in it.

Xiao Buli hurriedly entered upon his senior brother's instruction, and perhaps due to his senior brother's command, the Rune Armored Warrior outside the door did not react to Xiao Buli's passage.

Pushing open the door, the underground chamber turned out to be rather small, about a dozen square meters in size, with a Melting Furnace in the center. The flame beneath had just been extinguished, and a few sparks were still visible in the charcoal. His senior brother was sitting cross-legged on a cushion next to it. At the far end of the chamber sat another person, also cross-legged—a clear-faced Taoist in a dark cyan Taoist Robe with the name Xuan Zhenzi written above his forehead.

"Senior brother, have you succeeded?" Xiao Buli asked immediately with joy.

"Yes, this is Senior Xuan Zhenzi," his senior brother introduced. "Daoist Xuan Zhenzi, this is my junior brother, who assisted me in completing your task."

Xuan Zhenzi opened his eyes, looked at Xiao Buli, smiled slightly, and nodded.

Seeing this, Xiao Buli immediately gave a respectful bow and said, "Daoist, does this mean you have vanquished the Heart Demon?"

Xuan Zhenzi listened, appearing quite amused. He smiled as he observed Xiao Buli for a while, seeming to decipher the intent behind his question. Xiao Buli grew anxious in the meantime, directly addressing his most pressing concern, unintentionally allowing Xuan Zhenzi a peek into his thoughts.

After a moment, Xuan Zhenzi finally spoke, "Not yet, because the Heart Demon has yet to return to its place, the process is still lacking the final touch. However, your senior brother Gu Yuexuan has already briefed me on the situation, and we will continue to rely on the support of you and your senior brother."

Xiao Buli realized upon hearing this that there was one more step left, understanding that banishing a Heart Demon was not so simple.

"Junior brother, where have you been all day? Why didn't you come to report the outside situation to me?" Gu Yuexuan inquired. It seemed that Gu Yuexuan had been engrossed in the task of guiding Xuan Zhenzi's Soul back with his Cultivation Technique, with no time to catch up on external affairs.

Xiao Buli quickly replied, "The day before yesterday, I went to see our Master. Unexpectedly, he planned to question you for not visiting him upon your return to the palace. Worried, I spent a thousand Contribution Points to have Master accompany me through the Immortal Realm, which managed to delay him for quite a time. He has just returned and seems tired, now resting in the grand hall."

"Mm, Junior Brother, you've done well," Gu Yuexuan nodded immediately upon hearing the news. "I heard you've learned the Sword Control Technique. Congratulations from your Senior Brother. It just so happens that I have a book of Sword Control Insights here, containing all of my experiences with the art, which I will now give to you."

Follow current novℯls on ƒгeewёbnovel.com.

At that moment, Xiao Buli suddenly heard a system prompt: Completed the delaying task, Gu Yuexuan's favorability increased by 100 points, obtained "Sword Control Insights Notes."

"Eh~," Xiao Buli had almost forgotten the task he had initially accepted to delay his master for Gu Yuexuan. He quickly opened his inventory and found a simply packaged book,

Using the "Sword Control Insights Notes" will raise your proficiency in the Sword Control Technique by one level. This item can raise your proficiency to up to 'human-sword unity.'

It was like being handed a pillow when drowsy; this item was even more useful than other rewards, as it could directly enhance a level of the Sword Control Technique. He had to seize the opportunity carefully.

"Junior Brother," Gu Yuexuan called back Xiao Buli who was lost in thought, "Junior Brother, you're more familiar with Master's situation. Given the current circumstances, what do you think is the best course of action for us? Should we go and confront him directly, or should we come up with some kind of plan?"

"Me? This..." Upon hearing that he had to decide, Xiao Buli was momentarily at a loss, thinking to himself that they had been idling for so long yet hadn't come up with the next steps.

At this time, Xuan Zhenzi, upon hearing Gu Yuexuan's question, said, "I don't have full confidence that we would win if we were to directly confront him."

This statement chilled the hearts of both Gu Yuexuan and Xiao Buli; after all the effort, it seemed hopeless if Xuan Zhenzi was still not confident in victory.

"However," Xuan Zhenzi paused before continuing, "After all, he is my Heart Demon. With our current strength, I may not be his opponent, but as long as he reverts to a Soul State, with the strength of my soul now, I have the resolve to secure victory."

Xiao Buli thought, even as an NPC, you're big on dramatics! Now he understood; Xuan Zhenzi was planning to leverage the rules of the Doppelganger Shadow Technique to contend with Xuanxu Zi. Although Xuanxu Zi's power had greatly increased after possessing another's body, the moment he returned to his Soul State, he would be forced to submit to Xuan Zhenzi, who had already fused the other personalities.

"But Xuanxu Zi isn't a fool, how could he easily submit?" Xiao Buli voiced his concerns.

"Hehe, indeed, he may not submit if he sees me. But didn't he desire a young body? Today, I shall give him a young body." After saying this, Xuan Zhenzi wiped his face and instantly transformed into Gu Yuexuan.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Buli understood immediately. Gu Yuexuan helped Xuan Zhenzi complete the Soul Shard collection because Xuanxu Zi had chosen him as the target for possession. Since that was the case, if Xuan Zhenzi could disguise himself as Gu Yuexuan and convince Xuanxu Zi that he was indeed Gu Yuexuan, the latter would inevitably try to possess Gu Yuexuan's body using his Body-Snatching Skills. In so doing, wouldn't this fulfill Xuan Zhenzi's requirement to force Xuanxu Zi into a Soul State?

Thinking this, the three shared a knowing smile.

Xuanxu Zi was seated cross-legged in the palace, contemplating. A trip to the Immortal Realm used to be trivial for him, but this time, he felt fatigue; he knew it was time to quickly dispose of his current body. Xuanxu Zi's thoughts twisted and turned; his eyebrows would furrow, then relax, and his expression became somewhat distorted.

At that moment, a rush of hasty footsteps suddenly approached from outside, "Master, there's trouble!" Xiao Buli shouted from a distance. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian ) to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)