Chapter 244: Intertwined Souls
Chapter 244: Intertwined Souls
Boom!!!
Flesh and blood exploded within the confined underground space.
In a critical moment, Lindsey instantly spread out the materials from his bag, forming two walls, sandwiching the mass between them.
Bang—Boom!
This action was perfectly timed.
The two walls, not completely sealed, channeled the force of the explosion into a vertical plane, flattening the mass like a squished cheese sandwich.
Corrupted flesh and blood splattered from the impact, creating a nauseating line across the cave.
Lindsey's timely reaction shielded him from the blast.
But the deathly aura within the Reviver was not affected.
This dark and eerie power, in the form of essence, spread outward, and upon contact with Lindsey, was immediately repelled by the power of Life Essence.
However, on the other side, Hong did not face the same fate.
The moment this power touched her, it was as if a long-lost wanderer had found its home, rushing into her body.
"Huh?"
Hong instantly realized what was happening.
The Reviver believed that Lindsey was controlling her, so she resisted by self-destructing.
Simultaneously, the Reviver's power was channeled into Hong's body.
This was done to awaken Hong's true self and make Lindsey, the 'Body Thief', face the consequences.
"He wants me to recover..."
"Ugh—"
Before Hong could analyze further, she knelt down.
Intense pain resurfaced in her mind.
This time, it wasn't triggered by the memories of the Three Pillars or the familiar surroundings of Crystal Valley.
It was the power of a shared origin and skill.
In an instant, the long-buried consciousness truly began to awaken.
The girl covered her head with one hand and supported herself against the wall Lindsey had just erected.
Cold sweat broke out on her body, and she began to tremble uncontrollably.
If she had revived from a corpse,
Her soul and will would have effortlessly taken control of her body.
But in Hong's case,
An unexpected event occurred.
After Lindsey rescued her from beneath the swamp, the girl did not follow the typical revival process. Instead, she regained vitality as an Essence Lost One.
From her blank consciousness, a new soul emerged.
Moreover, with Lindsey's help, she acquired her own essence!
Under the rules of the Awakener,
This was almost like a new life.
However, the past consciousness awakening within Hong's body, though possessing an unparalleled strong will, lacked the support of its original essence power.
The new and old souls entangled, neither willing to surrender their self-dominance.
"Ah!"
"Ah, get out of my way—I am the master!"
"Then try to defeat me!"
"Kill! Ahhh!"
"Damn it!"
"You despicable Awakener!"
The chaotic roars echoed in Hong's mouth.
Lindsey circled the wall and approached Hong.
He placed a hand on the girl's back, examining her condition without hesitation.
[Human: Essence Lost One/Extinction Crown]
[This body contains two souls. The Lost One's soul with Essence skills and the powerful soul of a weakened Awakener are vying for control.]
[The outcome depends on who dominates the body.]
"..."
"A new soul."
Lindsey and Hong had embarked on this adventure together.
If he claimed that he wasn't worried about releasing a demon, it would be an absolute lie.
And now, the truth was laid bare before him.
The person he had rescued from the dungeon beneath the swamp was not a princess, but indeed a demon.
However, it was only the demon's body.
The soul that had accompanied him on this journey was a brand-new life born from a blank vessel, not some vessel filled with evil and infinite wicked thoughts.
At this moment, Lindsey knew exactly what to do.
Ignoring Hong's pain, he straightened the girl's body, and their eyes met.
Lindsey clearly saw that within those familiar ruby-red eyes, two conflicting consciousnesses were clashing.
One was ancient and weathered, filled with coldness and anger towards life.
The other was young and impulsive, but it was brimming with determination to never yield and strive for victory!
At this moment, Hong spoke:
"Human..."
The girl suddenly interrupted herself:
"Shut up! Lindsey, I will never lose, just watch me!"
The next second, the cold and indifferent consciousness took the upper hand:
"Foolish, this body belongs to me, and you are but a fleeting existence born from the ebb and flow of the tide."
She turned her gaze back to Lindsey:
"Human, I grant you the privilege to witness this..."
Hum—
The ancient and indifferent voice abruptly stopped.
The sound of magnetic field constraints echoed in the wavering cave.
The ancient soul looked down at her abdomen.
She saw a blue beam of light piercing her body, and intense pain and burning sensations instantly overwhelmed her nerves.
The ancient soul had never experienced such a phenomenon before.
Without a moment's hesitation, the physical impact influenced the soul's argument, causing the ancient will to become bewildered.
Immediately, the eyes filled with desire lit up again, and she was about to curse:
"Lindsey, what do you mean by stabbing me? You..."
Before Hong could finish her sentence, Lindsey interrupted:
"Hong, it might hurt a bit."
"But bear with it. Focus your consciousness on your body. This is the only thing I can do for you."
"Huh?" Hong looked perplexed.
But Lindsey wasn't about to miss this opportunity with Hong's consciousness in control.
Swish—
In that instant, the lightsaber's glow vanished.
Lindsey took out the Wild Wisdom Wood Kernel from his bag and directly inserted it into Hong's wound, which had just been pierced.
As soon as it touched flesh and blood.
The Wild Wisdom Wood Kernel extended countless roots, spreading around and merging with Hong's body. The cry mentioned in the item description seemed to echo at this moment.
"My instinct is to survive, and my will is to fight!"
Immediately, the Wild Wisdom Wood Kernel's effects of enhancing physique and self-healing took effect. The wound on Hong's abdomen, which had just been pierced, was instantly covered by the growing roots, and it was healed in the blink of an eye.
Lindsey felt the body he was supporting suddenly become lighter.
The girl fell into his arms, murmuring softly like a whisper:
"Lindsey... this... messy... thing..."
"This is not some messy thing!"
Lindsey interrupted her.
He gently caressed her slender back, her silk-like long hair brushing against his fingertips, and his tone was full of assurance:
"This is the treasure we obtained together by defeating our enemies."
"And it is most fitting to use it at a time like this."
(End of Chapter)
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