Chapter 185: Is This Girl the Reincarnation of the Third Prince? Come, Xi Xi, Bone Return to Father

Chapter 185: Is This Girl the Reincarnation of the Third Prince? Come, Xi Xi, Bone Return to Father

Outside the city, the Nine Dragon River and the one excavated within the city were two distinct rivers.

One was constantly turbulent, with waves crashing, roaring incessantly, and its surging waters never ceased. Its undercurrents were fierce, and even Grandmasters would think twice before falling into its depths.

The other, however, was extremely calm, like a gentle colt, without a hint of temper, allowing itself to be tamed.

In reality, both were the Nine Dragon River.

Numerous horse carriages approached the riverbank, stopping at a specific location—a colossal cliff stone battered by the river, its jagged and ferocious appearance resembling a steel blade.

This massive stone was the closest to the heart of the river, belonging to the strange temple of the Eight-Armed Infernal Lotus Wrathful Third Prince.

Standing here, one could clearly sense the surging, turbulent, and extremely irritable divine essence.

The people of Golden Light City had named this stone "Listening to Wrath Cliff Rock."

Standing on this enormous cliff, like a vast plain, one could hear the enraged roars of the Third Prince.

The sound was so terrifying that it shattered one's liver and gallbladder, leaving one's heart and soul in pieces!

Hence, it was named "Listening to Wrath Cliff Rock."

One by one, the horse carriages rushed through the wind and rain, with the raindrops pounding on the cliff, creating a waterfall-like flow that swiftly rushed into the great river.

Nan Lihuo stepped out, striding forward and parting the heavenly curtain.

Behind him was Elder Jiao Shaqiu, who was suppressing and sealing the Hell Lotus Flame Wind Golden Wheel.

The carriage driver, surprisingly, was a Grandmaster, carrying a large spear and silently guarding the old man. His muscles rippled, and his vital energy surged, emitting a powerful aura.

He silently protected Elder Jiao Shaqiu.

After Nan Lihuo, Wang Kuyu and the other elders of the Divine Sect followed.

Wang Kuyu did not vie for Nan Lihuo's spotlight, even though he was a Divine Essence True Person. He stood alongside Li Qing Shan, Zhu Hongdou, Zhang Qingzheng, and Weng Wuyu, the four elders of the Divine Sect.

It could be said that the top leaders of the Golden Light City were all gathered here.

Next, the Temple Guardian Office, led by the Director of the Heavenly Divination Bureau, Zhu Chaoyang, along with Xie Jing, stood to the side. Iron Treasure crossed his arms, pouting and standing disdainfully among the crowd.

On the other side, the Heavenly Divination Bureau, led by Hu Yingyue, had Lu Yao and Lin Xiu standing quietly. Although Lu Yao was a Divine Essence True Person, he did not try to upstage Zhu Chaoyang, instead, he held Tang Ren's hand and quietly retreated to the back.

As for the City Lord Manor...

Su Hui'er, holding Little Prince Ji Hai Hui, also descended from their carriage and stood at the forefront.

The rain roared and washed over them.

A bell-like sound reverberated!

Zhang Qingzheng, dressed in a Confucian robe, stepped out from the Divine Sect's camp.

His bitter face, like aged yellow bark, was devoid of expression, cold and unfeeling.

He recited something loudly, his voice rising and falling, enveloped in a vast divine essence, echoing between heaven and earth, reaching everyone's ears.

After the carriages stopped, the adults led their spirit children out of the carriages.

Li Che, holding Xi Xi, stepped down from the carriage, while Zhang Ya and Shangguan Qinghong remained inside, leaning on the carriage's yoke and gazing out with oil-paper umbrellas in hand.

Crack! Crack!

Lightning flashed, thunder roared, and the wind howled! The flickering electric light seemed to have blue dragons writhing in the dark clouds.

The Divine Guard Army, holding swords and spears, formed a defensive perimeter, displaying both their might and the authority of the City Lord Manor.

Zhang Qingzheng, as the elder in charge of rituals in the Divine Sect, was well-versed in such matters.

A long sandalwood table was set up in the rain, positioned at the edge of the Listening to Wrath Cliff Rock, facing the Nine Dragon River. It was opposite the strange temple, which was vaguely visible in the rain, containing an extremely terrifying divine essence, as if it could tear apart the heavens and the earth.

Incense was burned, and prayers were offered. Zhang Qingzheng's face was solemn.

Nan Lihuo, as the successor to the sect leader, also joined, lighting incense and placing it in the incense burner.

The wind howled, and raindrops as big as beans fell, but they could not extinguish the three incense sticks burning in the incense burner!

These were made from special materials, burning not incense ash but divine essence! The curling smoke rose into the sky, gradually creating a barrier that isolated the rain and wind around the Listening to Wrath Cliff Rock! Even the raging Nine Dragon River seemed to calm down.

The surging waves became tranquil.

It was as if the terrifying beings chained at the bottom of the river were gradually calming down, listening to the sacrificial prayers and settling their hearts.

When all the procedures were completed...

In front of the Listening to Wrath Cliff Rock, everything was quiet.

Many people's voices stirred, and they looked on in wonder as the strange power blocked out the raging rain.

Li Che tilted his head, also feeling extremely surprised.

Was this really a communication with the strange temple?

A communication with the temple deity of the Four Divine Mysterious Temples?

Wasn't it said that the strange temples needed to be conquered before normal communication could be established, just like the temple on Jin Guang Peak?

This strange temple of the Third Prince had not been conquered yet, but normal communication was possible?

The atmosphere was quiet, and no one spoke.

Even the powerful families within Golden Light City, like the Qin and Hai families, remained calm and did not dare to speak loudly.

Finally, everyone's eyes flickered with anticipation.

The elderly man holding a golden wheel in his palm moved. His hair was white, and he wore a simple, long robe, stepping out into the raging wind.

In the City Lord Manor, Su Hui'er, holding Little Prince Ji Hai Hui, smiled gently and bowed slightly to Elder Jiao Shaqiu.

Little Prince Ji Hai Hui's purple eyes sparkled like mirrors, and he followed suit, bowing.

On the other side...

In the Temple Guardian Office camp, Zhu Chaoyang and Xie Jing also gripped their swords and bowed respectfully.

The Heavenly Divination Bureau did the same.

At the same time, as if by some unspoken agreement, everyone who had gotten off the carriages instinctively clenched their fists and bowed, showing respect and courtesy.

Li Che, holding Xi Xi, also followed the gesture, bowing awkwardly.

Xi Xi, curious, tilted her head up and then whispered to Li Che, "Daddy, Little Wheel is flirting with Xi Xi again!"

"Can Xi Xi play with it?" Xi Xi whispered, her voice soft and cautious.

However, many of the powerful cultivators present had keen senses, and Xi Xi's voice, despite her efforts, sounded like thunder.

Many eyes turned towards them.

Li Che shook his head and whispered, "No, Little Wheel has important matters to attend to!"

Xi Xi's face fell in disappointment. "Oh..."

Listening to this comical conversation between father and daughter, many couldn't help but smirk.

The elders of the aristocratic families, the Temple Guardian Office, the Heavenly Divination Bureau's virtual image, the divine image experts, and even the City Lord Manor, including City Lord Su Hui'er and others, were all rendered speechless.

They understood that the 'wheel-smasher' mentioned by the father and daughter was likely the Hell Lotus Flame Wind Golden Wheel sealed in Jiao Shaqiu's palm.

They thought the father and daughter were just boasting.

Although Xi Xi had exceptional talent and was a Jiazi Divine Child, drawing upon the Hell Lotus Flame Wind Golden Wheel was no easy feat.

Although rumors had spread on Jin Guang Peak, no one took them seriously.

They believed it was the Divine Sect's way of hyping up Xi Xi, intending to intimidate and discourage other competitors in the Temple Deity Resonance Conference.

Jiao Shaqiu smiled, but his lips trembled slightly, and his eyes flashed with a strange light.

Indeed...

I, the old man... am sweating profusely!

The Golden Wheel was truly struggling! It continuously tried to break free from the seal, and Jiao Shaqiu had to exert all his strength, even recalling the power of his infancy, to suppress the Golden Wheel.

Otherwise, at this moment, the Golden Wheel would have already erupted with sparks, shooting towards Xi Xi!

Right now, Jiao Shaqiu couldn't help but eagerly anticipate the start of the Temple Deity Resonance Conference.

He wondered if this girl could truly gather the complete set of the Third Prince's Divine Armament.

However, even Jiao Shaqiu wasn't entirely clear about the full set of Divine Armaments belonging to the Eight-Armed Hell Lotus Wrathful Third Prince.

The famous ones were only three: the Purple Flame Serpent Spear Flame-tip Spear, the Hell Lotus Flame Wind Golden Wheel, and the Unextinguishable Hell Lotus Heaven and Earth Brocade...

This information was obtained from other Mysterious Temples.

To discover the complete set of Divine Armaments, further exploration was necessary.

Of course, it would be impressive enough to obtain one of the Four Sacred Armaments in this Temple Deity Resonance Conference.

Jiao Shaqiu, sensing the struggling Golden Wheel, exhaled and, too lazy to waste more effort, turned and strolled to the edge of the Listening Wrath Cliff Rock, gazing towards the temple in the heart of the river.

The next moment, he released the seal, and according to the divine incantation researched by the Divine Sect, his powerful soul core ignited divine light, scattering divine consciousness, and he began to form intricate hand seals.

Zizi...

Under the gaze of countless onlookers!

The wheel of the Hell Lotus Flame Wind Golden Wheel began to spin rapidly, and sparks leaped and splashed continuously.

Gradually, more and more sparks appeared, and with a boom, the fire blazed, soaring into the sky!

It was like a phoenix spreading its wings, dazzling and mesmerizing!

The terrifying pressure of the Four Sacred Armaments seemed to pour down like a mighty avalanche, with howling winds and raging river waves!

Huala—

The Golden Wheel soared into the sky, making a sound like metal rings rubbing against each other, ringing incessantly.

Then, it transformed into a falling fireball, swirling in the sky above the river.

Huala—

It shot towards the Listening Wrath Cliff Rock.

Huala—

It passed over everyone's heads, stirring up a hot and scorching wind.

The sound of the wind filled the air.

Su Hui'er's eyes narrowed, and he took a step forward, shielding Little Prince Ji Hai Hui.

On the other side, Zhu Chaoyang's blood and qi roared, and divine essence rays shot out, unleashing the formidable power of a grandmaster's aura without restraint!

However, the Golden Wheel completely ignored them.

In the sky, it left a trail of burning air as it appeared above Xi Xi and Li Che.

Xi Xi looked up, her baby-fat face, rich in collagen, beaming with a brilliant and joyful smile.

"Daddy, the wheel-smasher has come to find Xi Xi!"

Li Che held Xi Xi, feeling a bit helpless.

This girl...

She sure knew how to steal the spotlight.

How could he, Li Che, a low-key person, have such a high-profile daughter?

The Golden Wheel hovered above Xi Xi, and sparks continued to splash.

The expressions of many around them changed completely!

The Hell Lotus Flame Wind Golden Wheel...

It created such a spectacle!

It truly favored this girl!

Could this girl... be the reincarnated body of the Third Prince Temple Deity?!

If that were true, this Temple Deity Resonance Conference would become utterly meaningless.

"She absolutely cannot be the reincarnated body of the Temple Deity."

"The reincarnated body of a Temple Deity wouldn't have this appearance... nor this temperament."

The Shadow Guard Zhenren descended beside Little Prince Ji Hai Hui, whose eyes flickered with uncertainty, and spoke in a deep voice.

"The first thing every reincarnated Temple Deity does is... kill their father and mother, severing all karmic connections in the mortal world."

The Shadow Guard Zhenren explained.

Upon hearing this, Ji Hai Hui heaved a sigh of relief.

"As long as she isn't the reincarnated body, I still have a chance."

"My father has prepared a miracle doctor for me, and I will not disappoint his trust!"

Ji Hai Hui had prepared extensively for this Temple Deity Resonance Conference.

This scene caught the attention of many, and their hearts were filled with astonishment.

On the other side, Jiao Shaqiu finally finished forming the intricate hand seals, and a dazzling golden core emerged from his pineal gland, floating in the air!

In an instant...

An almost suffocating pressure swept through the entire venue, even causing the Shadow Guard Zhenren to feel a sense of oppression!

Divine Essence Golden Body!

Golden Body Transformation!

Although he had fallen back to the essence spirit transformation, this pressure still possessed the power and might of the golden body transformation!

Ding ding ding—

Sparks erupted and scattered, like the cry of a phoenix!

The Golden Wheel, under control, shot out, surging towards the river!

Huala huala!

The river roared and churned.

The Golden Wheel resembled a blazing sun, continuously charging towards the Mysterious Temple, its speed increasing.

Jiao Shaqiu's forehead beaded with sweat, and his expression turned extremely grave.

At this moment...

It was an extremely dangerous moment.

If someone were to take advantage of this instant to attack and kill Jiao Shaqiu, he would be powerless to resist and would surely be killed!

The chariot driver grandmaster slightly bowed his body, resembling a fierce tiger, his powerful blood and qi surging like a raging tide, his sharp eyes filled with killing intent.

It was as if he would unleash his full strength and kill anyone who dared to approach at this moment.

Boom—

Jiao Shaqiu's entire body trembled, and he staggered back two steps.

Then, he sat down on the ground.

Closing his eyes.

Why did this Temple Deity Resonance Conference require the Divine Sect to initiate it?

It was because only the Divine Sect possessed the secret technique to control the Golden Wheel.

This was also one of the reasons why Ji Hai Hui, accompanied by Xue Dudu, had been cautious when paying respects to the mountain.

The Golden Wheel shot towards the Mysterious Temple, as if twisted by an invisible force.

Although it was a short distance, it felt like an eternity.

Gradually...

Dense fog emerged on the river's surface, spreading from both sides like stage curtains, enveloping the entire area.

Boom!

Within the Mysterious Tower, it seemed as if a series of extremely terrifying shadows flashed by, emanating a powerful and fearsome aura that spread out, causing goosebumps to rise and hearts to tremble with fear!

The Mysterious Temples of the Four Sacred Armaments!

At this moment, everyone tensed up!

The most terrifying aspect of a Mysterious Temple was its Mysterious Tower. Once the spread of the tower became uncontrollable, an extremely dangerous threat would emerge.

"Children, pay attention."

As everyone's attention was drawn to the Mysterious Tower, their hearts trembled with fear.

Sitting cross-legged on the ground, Elder Jiao Shaqiu slowly opened his eyes.

His gaze was cloudy.

With a wave of his hand, the Hell Lotus Flame Wind Golden Wheel, which had previously streaked by, suddenly revealed its path.

It was as if a blade had sliced open a narrow passage through the Mysterious Tower, just wide enough for passage.

At the end of the path, the Golden Wheel hovered, spinning rapidly and spitting out sparks.

This Four Sacred Armament shook incessantly!

It spun with a loud buzzing sound!

It seemed to be forcefully opening a path!

"Line up, those who wish to participate in the Temple Deity Resonance, follow me..."

Elder Jiao Shaqiu spoke in a deep voice.

The entire process was no different from the Temple Deity Resonance of previous years.

However, Elder Jiao Shaqiu dared not be careless and remained solemn.

While mortals could obtain divine crystals and great opportunities from the Mysterious Temples, they also faced accompanying dangers!

Temple Deity Resonance was the safest method of detection.

But that didn't mean there was no risk.

As the words fell, a commotion erupted from the Listening Wrath Cliff Rock.

Many Spirit Children began to feel fear and hesitation, especially since the Mysterious Tower was so terrifying that just a glance made them feel an overwhelming sense of oppression.

However, the elders didn't want the children to back down.

"Temple Deity Resonance is a chance to change one's fate. Even a small opportunity to obtain a Temple Deity's favor can raise your cultivation limit!"

The parents all hoped for their children's success.

They wouldn't allow their children to retreat!

Qin Fenghuo, Hai Chao Sheng, Gong Yuan Liang, Gong Yang Xiu, and other top-tier Spirit Children from Golden Light City were the first to line up.

The chubby Zhou Peng, Yun E, and Zhong Liu Xiu, along with the Divine Children and Spirit Children from the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, also joined the queue.

They were all confident in their talents.

At the same time, there were also Divine Children and Spirit Children from other cities and states...

The number was quite impressive.

The large plaza quickly filled with children.

Lu Chi approached the carriage and bowed to Mu Po Po, his expression solemn.

"Mu Po Po, Lu Chi is going."

Mu Po Po glanced at Lu Chi, her eyes gentle.

"Go, don't put too much pressure on yourself."

Lu Chi was taken aback. Did Mu Po Po already know something?

He pursed his lips, nodded seriously, and headed towards the plaza.

Iron Treasure, the Divine Child from the Temple Guardian Office, strode towards the plaza with an air of disdain for the other Divine Children.

Tang Ren was also pushed out by Lu Yao.

One by one, the children gathered in the plaza, immediately drawing everyone's attention.

The plaza suddenly became bustling with activity.

Li Che held Xi Xi: "Xi Xi, do you want to go?"

"If you don't want to, we won't go."

Li Che asked.

Upon hearing this, Xi Xi hugged Li Che's neck: "Daddy, don't worry, Xi Xi is also very powerful!"

Xi Xi kissed Li Che's cheek and said, "Daddy, watch Xi Xi's great performance!"

Xi Xi wriggled out of Li Che's embrace and jumped down.

Wearing a red belly guard and tying her hair into two buns, she scampered towards the center of the plaza with joy!

"Xi Xi! Come!"

Gong Yuan Liang and Gong Yang Xiu, upon seeing Xi Xi, waved excitedly.

Xi Xi joined them, hands on her hips, her little belly protruding, looking like a big sister.

Li Che watched his excited daughter with a helpless smile.

Indeed...

This little girl didn't know what fear was.

Temple Deity Resonance...

Li Che's gaze flickered as he looked at the dense Mysterious Tower, his chest trembling as every Dao Fruit within him quivered, warning of a terrifying threat!

Undoubtedly, the protective temple curse within the Mysterious Tower was extremely terrifying and powerful!

Fortunately, this Four Sacred Mysterious Temple hadn't gone out of control.

The Mysterious Tower was contained within a certain range.

If this Mysterious Tower became agitated...

Golden Light City might face an extremely dangerous situation.

"What exactly is the Mysterious Tower...?"

"Why has this Four Sacred Mysterious Temple appeared here...?"

Countless doubts surged like a tidal wave.

Li Che shook his head slightly, no longer sensing the Mysterious Tower or pondering its mysteries. His gaze fell on Xi Xi in the crowd.

His eyes only saw his precious daughter.

At this moment, he was like any other parent.

Anxious and hopeful for their children's assessment.

...

...

Elder Jiao Shaqiu stood up and glanced at the bustling crowd of children behind him.

His expression turned solemn.

His ancient robe fluttered as he took a step forward.

He began to walk towards the front.

"Children, follow me."

The next moment, Elder Jiao Shaqiu took a step outside the Listening Wrath Cliff Rock and entered the path through the Mysterious Tower, torn open by the Golden Wheel.

A group of children, all wearing red belly guards, followed in his footsteps.

In an instant, they felt a sense of weightlessness, and many Spirit Children screamed in fear.

Looking down, they found themselves walking in mid-air, with the river raging below, its roar terrifying!

It was so scary! Some Spirit Children closed their eyes and trembled with fear.

However, one of the Spirit Children didn't get far before being hit by a terrifying repulsive force, which sent them flying out of the Mysterious Tower's path and onto the cliff, leaving them stunned.

They sat on the ground, kicking and crying in disappointment.

Undoubtedly, this Spirit Child's Temple Deity Resonance journey had ended.

As the children continued to pass through the Mysterious Tower's path, more Spirit Children were repelled and kicked out.

Most of them had average divine crystal talents and were trying to take a chance, hoping to obtain lower-grade or middle-grade divine crystals.

It was as if the temple deity had rejected and kicked them out.

In just a short distance of ten zhang, the children's future had already been decided.

Cruel and realistic.

(End of Chapter)Sometimes, your limits are merely the starting point for others.

The world is so cruel.

Many parents sighed, resignedly taking their crying children away.

After clearing the inferior and middle-rank Spirit Children, the remaining majority on the Mysterious Tower path were superior and supreme rank Spirit Children, as well as Divine Children.

Elder Jiao Shaqiu led the way, his hands forming an unchanging hand seal. He had to maintain this seal at all times.

Behind him followed Ji Haihui, her purple eyes flashing, followed by Iron Treasure, the chubby Zhou Peng, Yun E, and other Divine Children.

Xi Xi trailed behind Yun E.

Big Head Lu Chi silently stayed by Xi Xi's side.

Hai Chao Sheng, Gong Yuan Liang, Gong Yang Xiu, Huang Si Xiang, and other supreme rank Spirit Children of the Divine Sect walked proudly behind Xi Xi.

These children's mental state was quite impressive.

Elder Jiao Shaqiu was rather satisfied.

The Mysterious Tower path was long, with the river below roaring and churning.

After walking for a while, the children fell silent, quietly following the elder.

In the distance, the Golden Wheel of Hell Lotus Flame Wind shone like a blazing sun, illuminating the path through the mysterious mist.

Roar!

Within the mist, there were constant angry roars, as if a terrifying shadow suddenly appeared, revealing a vague face from within the fog!

Many Spirit Children were scared into screams.

"Don't look at them, don't be afraid, don't pay attention, don't mind..."

"Look at the path ahead, look at the Golden Wheel..."

Elder Jiao Shaqiu's voice drifted.

The children, startled by the vague monster in the fog, quieted down.

In the distance, the Strange Temple seemed to come to life. Through the mist, they could vaguely see the temple's moss-covered walls and old black tiles.

They saw the dark entrance of the Strange Temple.

Three hundred zhang away from the Strange Temple! The wind howled, and the mist swayed! Elder Jiao Shaqiu halted, his breathing heavy, and he panted slightly.

The Golden Wheel of Hell Lotus Flame Wind kept spinning.

Vaguely, it seemed as if one terrifying presence after another was projecting their gaze from within the Mysterious Tower!

If not for the Golden Wheel of Hell Lotus Flame Wind supporting the path, the monsters within the Mysterious Tower might have already taken action.

"Temple Deity Resonance... The Temple Deity will give you a test. If you pass the test, you will receive the Temple Deity's gift."

Elder Jiao Shaqiu's voice sounded tired and heavy.

"Children, go and accept the Temple Deity's test."

"Go and seize your opportunity."

The elder's voice became somewhat ethereal.

Then, the children, squeezed on the path three hundred zhang away from the Strange Temple, found that the elder's voice was getting more and more ethereal.

Subsequently, they discovered that they were completely enveloped in fog.

They could no longer see anyone else.

They could only see the Golden Wheel of Hell Lotus Flame Wind hanging overhead, still spinning like a blazing sun.

And...

The Strange Temple shrouded in mist.

Temple Deity Resonance...

It officially began.

...

...

The mist was dense.

Xi Xi blinked her big eyes, hands on her hips, her little belly pouch shrinking slightly.

Whoosh!

It was as if the wind was blowing, but it couldn't disperse the thick fog.

Xi Xi's hair stood on end for no apparent reason, and her heart was filled with fear.

It was as if dark shadows were constantly rushing past on all sides.

Various strange sounds echoed, including screams, ghostly wails, and the "shh shh" sound of a blunt knife cutting flesh.

For the first time, Xi Xi's big eyes showed a look of fear.

"Lu Chi! Liang Liang! Xiu Xiu!"

"Yun E Sister! Chubby!"

Xi Xi called out.

However, the little partners who had just been by her side had disappeared.

It was as if they had been taken away by ghosts.

Would Xi Xi be the next to be taken? Xi Xi cautiously took small steps, then trotted forward a few steps, unsure of the way ahead and with no sense of direction...

Xi Xi looked at the little gun in her arm, shook it, and purple flames surged out, coiling around her arm.

A smile appeared on Xi Xi's lips.

"Little gun is still here!"

Xi Xi was relieved.

Looking at the Golden Wheel hanging in the mist, she started walking towards the Strange Temple.

The dense fog parted, but the sound of the blunt knife cutting flesh was getting closer...

Xi Xi looked at her arm, her eyes widening.

The little hairs on her arm stood on end.

Boom!

The purple flames suddenly erupted! The next moment, from Xi Xi's arm, they coiled out, winding around half of Xi Xi's body, and then around her fleshy waist.

Scorching heat burst forth.

The Purple Flame Fire Snake flew forward with great force.

Xi Xi was suddenly pulled by the immense power, trotting forward.

"Oh no..."

Xi Xi screamed.

But how could she stop the Purple Flame Fire Snake?

The mist was torn open in both directions, as if they were getting closer to the Strange Temple.

An extremely terrifying and oppressive pressure descended.

Xi Xi's Purple Flame Serpent Spear Flame-tip Spear trembled in her hand.

Xi Xi's whole body couldn't stop shaking.

Slowly, the Purple Flame Fire Snake stopped flying and came to a halt, obediently coiling around Xi Xi's arm.

Xi Xi curiously looked up and found herself in front of the Strange Temple.

On the steps of the Strange Temple.

There was a small figure sitting there.

Xi Xi's eyes widened.

She looked closely.

"Ah!"

Xi Xi screamed.

Because...

The figure sitting on the steps was none other than Xi Xi herself!

"Xi Xi" seemed to have noticed Xi Xi.

Slowly raising her head, her empty eyes stared blankly at Xi Xi.

Then, in Xi Xi's widened eyes, the "Xi Xi" picked up a sword.

The sound of the blunt knife cutting flesh...

Echoed.

Blood splattered.

And in Xi Xi's ears, the "Xi Xi" whispered,

"Bone Return to Father—"

"Flesh Return to Mother—"

"Come."

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The chapter is complete.

Chapter end