CHAPTER 346: CHAPTER 319: SCRAM!

A light that could pierce the void erupted from Qi Xiu’s eyes. The Eternal Night—already torn asunder and thrown into chaos by his Command Talisman—was reflected in the Spirit of Night Travel’s eyes, which now held a rare trace of solemnity.

Can it really be done? How can he withstand it? How can a mere mortal wield such power?

Gazing at the young Daoist opposite her, who still stood tall and straight, the Spirit of Night Travel first froze. A myriad of questions surfaced in her mind, and then, with a slight sniff, she seemed to catch onto something.

This scent... the power of nature... The work of the Primordial Spirit Realm?

Sensing the intensely rich power of nature within Qi Xiu, the Spirit of Night Travel’s eyes revealed a hint of realization.

So, there was a master of the Primordial Spirit Realm dissipating the backlash for him. No wonder.

With a Command Talisman breaking the Eternal Night, Qi Xiu stepped forward. His stride was firm and strong. With each step, it seemed as though the world trembled in response, as if his every footfall was in subtle resonance with the laws of heaven and earth.

The ground trembled gently beneath his feet, as if in awe of his approach; mountains and rivers seemed to bow in reverence, and stars twinkled in acknowledgment.

In the unseen realm, an invisible majesty spread, as if countless Great Dao were silently arrayed in his defense.

Qi Xiu’s face was calm and serene, his gaze as profound as an ancient well, exuding a tranquility that transcended the mundane world.

The Seed of Longevity’s effectiveness lasted only for a quarter of an hour.

He had to subdue this Outer Realm Evil God and extricate it from his Second Senior Sister Nangong Qingqiu’s body before the Divine Object’s power faded. Otherwise, it would be too late.

"Command!"

"Suppression from all five directions!"

RUMBLE—

Suddenly, immeasurable celestial light pervaded the space between heaven and earth. A myriad of rainbows intertwined, dancing with the swirling mists, creating a spectacle that transcended the mundane world.

Five gigantic, colorful palms emerged from the chaos, so vast they could veil the sun, casting a dark shadow that enveloped the entire starry sky beneath them.

These vibrant palms, like giants from myth, moved swiftly and powerfully, instantly restraining the limbs and head of the Spirit of Night Travel.

Then, an irresistible pressure descended. A massive character for ’Suppress’ materialized in the air—an awe-inspiring sight. It was composed of pure energy, each stroke containing an immense power that seemed to embody the laws of heaven and earth.

This ’Suppress’ character, heavy as a mountain, smashed down on the Spirit of Night Travel, stirring ripples through space. Like a red-hot branding iron, it seared itself onto her chest with irresistible force.

Confined firmly by the five colorful hands, the Spirit of Night Travel struggled instinctively. Her graceful body, Nangong Qingqiu’s, emitted layer upon layer of brilliance, releasing an endless darkness that once again dimmed the surrounding light, seeking to plunge all beings in heaven and earth into the calm Eternal Night.

From the unfathomable depths, a vast figure of ancient origin, suffused with the aura of the Outer Realm, appeared behind her, bolstering her with its mighty power.

The vast power of an Outer Realm Evil God began to awaken; this was her fundamental strength.

Though she had only just descended to this Home Realm and, having chosen a host body at random, was not yet in full control of this vessel, even a fraction of her power was terrifying to behold.

The Eternal Night River surged endlessly, its incessant torrent of darkness threatening to engulf this realm, causing all to descend into an endless slumber.

But as soon as the Spirit of Night Travel’s power began to emanate, its vibrations shaking vast territories, the colorful hands grasping her limbs and head suddenly exerted their force.

The Ling Fu Qi Xiu wielded channeled the Power of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth; such was the overwhelming might of suppression originating from the five cardinal directions.

Feeling the Spirit of Night Travel’s resistance, the five vibrant hands immediately unleashed their might, and bursts of brilliant light erupted.

The aura of this Outer Realm Evil God began to plummet wildly. Her hair lost its luster, her eyes turned dull, and her vitality wilted, as if she were about to be cast down from her altar and become a mere mortal in the next second.

Only at this moment did the Spirit of Night Travel start to feel the gravity of her situation.

The young Daoist before her, who had cunningly commandeered the Power of Heaven and Earth, seemed not as simple as she had imagined.

The backlash to his body was once again repaired by the Seed of Longevity. With a step, Qi Xiu’s figure swiftly moved, appearing in front of the Spirit of Night Travel.

Looking at the familiar face before him and the entirely different aura it now carried, Qi Xiu exhaled a long breath of turbid air and spoke for the third time.

"Command!"

"Exorcise the evil!"

The softly spoken words seemed to contain ancient celestial laws, a command imbued with the Heavenly Constitution, echoing through the cosmos.

As Qi Xiu’s command issued forth, an invisible force swept down from the sky, as if all the rules of heaven and earth were at his command at that moment.

Brilliant golden lines converged from all directions, aimed directly at the figure beneath them adorned with the galaxy—the Spirit of Night Travel.

Her eyes, reflecting the stars, were unable to resist this sudden and overwhelming force.

At that moment, the Spirit of Night Travel’s body tensed. Her soul and flesh felt as if gripped by an unseen colossal hand, struggling yet with nowhere to escape.

The five vibrant hands, like chains, now became even more unyielding. They mercilessly tore at her being, forcibly separating her from the body.

Forcefully extracted from Nangong Qingqiu’s body, the true form of the Spirit of Night Travel appeared before Qi Xiu and the others.

Her image was like a colossal shadow, towering and grand, as if challenging the stars in the sky for luster.

She wore a crown, with fiery-red celestial scarves draped over her shoulders. Her formal gauze hat and wide robes exuded a majestic aura.

Her eyes, deep as black holes, flickered with a soul-stirring, ethereal glow, gazing into every corner of the night as if they could pierce all the world’s secrets.

Her figure was tall and elusive, seemingly composed of dense night and hazy mist, giving off a vague yet imposing feeling.

An indescribable sense of oppression surrounded her, as if even the air trembled under her might. Her garments flowed like dark clouds drifting across the night sky, fluttering in the wind with a chilling and mysterious presence, seemingly capable of swallowing all light.

After being forcefully separated from Nangong Qingqiu’s body, the Spirit of Night Travel looked thoughtfully at the young Daoist.

"I’ve conjectured all possible reasons for the failure of my descent, yet I never imagined I’d be defeated by a child whose depth I cannot fathom.

Excellent. Three hundred years of planning, ruined by your three mere utterances.

You’ve gone out of your way to expel me from this child’s body. Do you know each other?

Heh, I guessed as much.

Unfortunately, this child’s soul has already been crushed by me. What you’ve saved is nothing more than an empty vessel."

Smiling at Qi Xiu, the Spirit of Night Travel’s words were filled with vengeful mockery.

Although this operation had failed, three hundred years for a being like her, an Outer Realm Evil God, was merely the time for a nap during moments of boredom.

"Is that so?"

Gazing at Nangong Qingqiu’s hollow-eyed body, Qi Xiu’s expression wasn’t the least bit panicked. Beneath his robe, his shattered body gradually healed, the spilled blood flowing back into him.

Could it be...

Seeing Qi Xiu’s calm demeanor, the Spirit of Night Travel’s eyes showed surprise.

The soul is but a speck of Spiritual Light between heaven and earth; once destroyed, it cannot be recovered. How could he possibly...

"Command!"

"Trace Law Back to the Source!"

Streams of celestial light, like a meteor shower, streaked across the sky, bearing boundless spiritual aura. From all directions, they converged into a dazzling ocean of light and shadow.

He saw Nangong Qingqiu’s shattered soul, scattered among the fragments of time like dandelion seeds caught on the wind—ethereal and beyond reach.

But under the guidance of this Divine Marvel Power, those floating soul fragments began to respond, like iron filings drawn to a magnet, all converging towards the center.

Here, time seemed to lose its regular trajectory, no longer flowing in one direction, but reversing and retracing its path.

The broken soul, under the illumination of the celestial light, was like a meticulously woven scroll being pieced together inch by inch.

As the celestial light continued to pour in, the woman’s body gradually revealed a complete silhouette. Her skin was like jade, her eyes like water; every strand of hair, every piece of her garment, regained vitality under this miraculous force.

Nangong Qingqiu, her eyes regaining their luster and her madness now cured, looked at Qi Xiu before her and slowly spoke:

"Little One..."

Seeing Nangong Qingqiu regain her health and consciousness, a smile also appeared on Qi Xiu’s face.

"Second Senior Sister, long time no see."

"Long time..."

About to speak, Nangong Qingqiu suddenly tilted and collapsed. Although her soul had been forcefully pieced together and restored by Qi Xiu using a Ling Fu, the weakness and deficit in her body were real.

Being able to wake up and speak a few words was already her limit; unable to hold on, she naturally fainted.

With a sweep of his sleeve, Qi Xiu gathered the unconscious Nangong Qingqiu and sent her to Zhao Zaiyang. Then, he slowly turned to face the Spirit of Night Travel.

This Outer Realm Evil God was now furrowing her brows, her eyes, which seemed to contain the infinite laws of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, fixed on the unassuming young Daoist before her.

"Who exactly are you?"

Voicing the surging question in her heart, the Spirit of Night Travel was unconvinced that a being capable of wielding such power was merely a Blood-Stained Realm ant.

Could he be a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Otherwise, what explained the aura of nature characteristic of the Primordial Spirit Realm about him?

Without answering the Outer Realm Evil God’s question, Qi Xiu took a deep breath. The Divine Marvel effect of the Seed of Longevity was about to end.

He needed to deal with this Outer Realm Evil God before the power of this Divine Object faded.

Dispelling the heavy fatigue in his eyes, Qi Xiu slowly raised his head. His calm and composed gaze met that of the Spirit of Night Travel, and he uttered the final command.

"Begone!"