CHAPTER 426: HUMILIATION, UTTER HUMILIATION!

Chapter 426: Humiliation, Utter Humiliation!

"You're certainly more reasonable than those two girls."

Despite saying this, Soul Abyss couldn't help trembling while being held by a Great Ascension Stage sword cultivator. His tone became noticeably more respectful.

"The solution isn't difficult—we just need to enter Mo Shumei's spiritual consciousness and eliminate all the invading vengeful spirits. The challenge lies in the fact that Mo Shumei's consciousness has entered a self-protective lockdown state. It's extremely hard to enter unless you're someone she deeply trusts."

Chen Huaian rubbed his nose. This sounded troublesome indeed. "What if I force my way in?"

"There's a chance her consciousness might shatter, leaving her soul incomplete... ultimately turning her into a fool."

Chen Huaian fell silent. The price was too steep.

He glanced at Li Qingran, who was staring anxiously yet helplessly at Mo Shumei. He knew if this happened, Li Qingran would blame herself for life, and this guilt would inevitably breed inner demons...

Moreover, while Li Qingran wouldn't openly resent him, she'd surely feel regret in her heart. Would she stop idolizing her master's power and infallibility? As a responsible master, how could he allow this to happen?!

He had to resolve this matter flawlessly to maintain his perfect master image in Li Qingran's eyes!

"I'll try first."

Chen Huaian sat facing Mo Shumei confidently. "I'm practically Mo Shumei's benefactor. Though we've rarely interacted or met, she must deeply trust and respect me as the Sword Pavilion's founding ancestor!"

"The ancestor speaks truth!" Yue Qianchi immediately flattered: "Anyone can see the ancestor is that dashing, powerful type perfect for lifelong commitment as a dao companion! Mo Shumei surely views you similarly and trusts you completely!"

Hope also ignited in Li Qingran's heart. "Master, I've often told Mo Shumei about you. She definitely trusts you!"

Encouraged by everyone, Chen Huaian took Mo Shumei's hand, palm to palm, enveloping her with his Void Treading ninth stage spiritual consciousness.

Yet the moment he tried entering, he met fierce resistance—his consciousness was immediately expelled. Externally, it appeared as an air current forcing their palms apart.

Though he could restrain Mo Shumei and force entry, as Soul Abyss warned, the risk of gaining a fool was too high.

Chen Huaian stopped, offering an awkward smile to the watching crowd. "She... doesn't seem to trust me that much..."

"Impossible!" Yue Qianchi gaped. "Who could resist the ancestor's charm? Unless... she prefers women?"

Chen Huaian: "..."

Li Qingran: "..."

"Master, let me try." Li Qingran sat beside Chen Huaian with determination. "Mo Shumei calls me her friend—perhaps she'll trust me?"

Truthfully, Chen Huaian had considered this initially. Since Mo Shumei desperately wanted Li Qingran's friendship, she must have trusted her already—now even more as actual friends. But beyond solving the problem, he had to consider his disciple's safety.

Thus he hesitated at Li Qingran's request.

Recognizing her master's concern, Li Qingran grasped his hand gently. "Master may not save Mo Shumei, but you'll surely save me—because you're the person I trust most in this world. You'll protect me, right?"

Chen Huaian instantly understood her plan. If Li Qingran could enter Mo Shumei's consciousness while he entered Li Qingran's, wouldn't that equate to him entering Mo Shumei's? Li Qingran would become their trust bridge!

Truly his disciple!

What a goddamn genius!

"Your idea is brilliant." Nodding, Chen Huaian arranged: "For safety, I'll enter you first, then you enter Mo Shumei. This way I can intervene if anything goes wrong!"

Turning to Yue Qianchi and the three personal disciples, he added: "I've dealt with Monk Burning Karma—he won't threaten us soon. Take the disciples to the main hall to regroup with Zhang Mengchu's group, and inform them the monk fled severely injured."

Yue Qianchi solemnly ordered Xu An: "Why stand there? You heard the ancestor—move!"

"Senior sister, what about you...?" Xu An hesitated.

"I'm staying to guard the ancestor's meditation!" Yue Qianchi declared righteously.

The ancestor would need arrays, right? Arrays required spirit crystals, right? So...

She, Yue Qianchi, must seize this opportunity!

Moreover, she'd obtained that world's special product from Zhao Ying—a "phone" functioning as a memory stone.

Couldn't she thoroughly record the ancestor's cultivation process from all angles?

Such educational footage would sell for fortunes!

"You go too." Chen Huaian darkly flicked Yue Qianchi's forehead. "I need no guard, nor your loitering!"

Her scheming gaze revealed everything. She'd likely cause mischief during his spiritual transfer.

His late-life reputation couldn't afford that...

After dismissing the unnecessary crowd, Chen Huaian set up a soundproof, visual barrier array, requesting Zhang Yibai's temporary protection—preparations complete.

Sitting cross-legged behind Li Qingran, he placed his palms against her back. Li Qingran mirrored this with Mo Shumei.

Seeing Mo Shumei's worsening condition, Li Qingran prompted: "Master, I'm ready. Please enter."

"Good!"

Without ado, Chen Huaian focused, separating his spiritual consciousness.

Yet shockingly, his separated soul only had Golden Core stage strength—nowhere near Void Treading ninth stage capability. Could this weak soul truly help Li Qingran and Mo Shumei?

[Player is using soul projection to assist Li Qingran.]

Words materialized in his consciousness:

[Please choose!]

〈1〉Stay true—use Golden Core soul to enter Li Qingan, embracing honor even in death. (Cost: 0RMB)

〈2〉Ultimate defense! Player gains Buddha-light protection—invincible soul repelling all vengeful spirits! (199RMB/minute)

〈3〉True offense! Player's soul gains Nine Heaven Divine Thunder—sparks fly as lightning annihilates all spirits! (888RMB/minute)

Chen Huaian gritted his teeth at the options.

"Die honorably"? Meaning his Golden Core soul would surely lose to the spirits?

"Damn it, I swore to rely less on this electronic girlfriend game..."

Chen Huaian clenched his fists. The pricing was temptation incarnate.

Humiliation!

Utter humiliation!

He, Chen, wasn't one to yield easily!

"Choose options 2 and 3!"

Chen Huaian closed his eyes.

This electronic girlfriend game offered too much.

Since he couldn't refuse, he might as well enjoy it.

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