Of course not!
Ling Luoyi smiled, then took her hand, and silver-black flames instantly engulfed her.
She had been worried that if Ling Luoyi couldn't accept her, she would be burned to ashes by these flames. But she soon realized her worries were unnecessary.
In just a breath, the silver-black flames covering Ling Luoyi obediently returned to her body.
Seeing this, she smiled with satisfaction, "You must remember, you have always been good, so don't doubt yourself anymore."
When Ling Luoyi opened her eyes again, she was back in reality. She tried to find the small courtyard in her consciousness, but found nothing, as if it had never appeared.
At this moment, Ling Luoyi's entire aura had changed. The Domain Lord also looked strange. Ling Luoyi, who had been a bit flustered moments ago, had suddenly become calm. Her previously gentle aura was now much colder, almost like a demon. If he hadn't confirmed Ling Luoyi was human, he would have truly thought she was a demon.
Sensing the Domain Lord's confusion, Ling Luoyi contained her aura, turned to look at him, and calmly asked, "Domain Lord, what's wrong?"
Seeing Ling Luoyi's eyes, the Domain Lord was stunned. Her left eye, which had been black moments ago, had suddenly turned a blood-red crimson. Stared at by such eyes, the usually composed Domain Lord felt a moment of panic.
After composing himself, the Domain Lord asked in confusion, "Si Zhan? What happened to you?"
Upon hearing this, Ling Luoyi looked at her hands, as if she could still see the bloodstains, but they no longer affected her. Her voice was neither rushed nor slow as she said, "Domain Lord, this is my true form. I have merely regained my former power."
Ling Luoyi's personality had changed drastically before she came to the Sacred Domain. Therefore, the first time the Domain Lord saw her, she was the epitome of kindness. At that time, her left eye had already turned black. So, seeing Ling Luoyi's eyes turn red and her personality change so much was somewhat surprising.
Now that Ling Luoyi had accepted her past self, the crimson left eye could no longer be hidden, nor did she intend to hide it anymore.
With no mist obscuring her vision, Ling Luoyi also recalled all her memories. She remembered that her first few missions had failed due to her soft heart, and she had almost lost her life for it. After several such incidents, in order to survive, she began to carry out her missions. However, after each successful mission, she would feel uneasy, scared, unable to sleep, apologize to those she had killed, and let go of non-target individuals.
Later, the people above became increasingly strict with her. She no longer had time for such things and suppressed them in her heart. As she killed more and more people, her heart could no longer bear it. After falling seriously ill, she stopped doing so. Over time, she developed a ruthless personality, and only in the deep of night did she remember her original self and condemn herself for it.
As for the two years Xiao Fengxi mentioned, there was nothing particularly special about them. It was simply that she no longer hid her weakness beneath cruelty and began to express it. At that time, she thought she could continue like this until she accidentally injured Gu Yuncheng. She felt she couldn't change her cruelty, so she sealed a part of her power. After that, the person who possessed all the traits she detested appeared.
But now, she was gone. The current her was the true her, and she didn't care if others could accept it.
"Si Zhan, your former power?" The Domain Lord was even more confused.
Ling Luoyi extended her left hand, and a ball of silver-black flame appeared out of thin air.
Seeing this flame, the Domain Lord exclaimed, "Ice Core Demonic Flame!"
The Ice Core Demonic Flame was a type of exotic fire, usually born in the most concentrated areas of demonic energy in the Demon Realm. Therefore, the owners of the Ice Core Demonic Flame were basically demons.
The Domain Lord calmed his emotions and said, "The Ice Core Demonic Flame last appeared seven years ago. At that time, the Demon Realm was in turmoil, but they couldn't find it. I never expected it to end up in your hands. Si Zhan, how did you obtain it?"
"Domain Lord, now doesn't seem like the time to discuss this."
As soon as she finished speaking, a fireball filled with chilling Yin energy struck the city wall beneath their feet. Their cultivation was decent, so it didn't cause much damage.
The Domain Lord looked outside the city wall and saw that Nois had already led the army of extraterrestrial demons close to the city. His own army was also ready, awaiting his command.
Knowing that few would survive returning to the city after this sortie, the Domain Lord sighed and gave the order to stop the extraterrestrial demons here at all costs! They must not be allowed to enter the human realm!
The city gates opened. Two million humans, each with their contracted beasts, and over a million from other races, all charged out.
Watching the battle unfold below, the Domain Lord glanced at Ling Luoyi and hesitated, "Si Zhan, perhaps you should still..."
"No need." Before the Domain Lord could finish, Ling Luoyi refused. "Domain Lord, I know that once I come to the outer realm, I won't be able to return. But I still came. I thought you knew my choice. I know I can't decide the outcome of this battle, but every bit of fighting strength counts."
Seeing Ling Luoyi's determination, the Domain Lord no longer persuaded her. "Fine, I respect your decision. Now that all those who can fight in the city have gone out, and the rest are wounded, you should guard the city gate and prevent them from breaking through."
With that, the Domain Lord flew into the fray, joining a few other seniors at the Demigod realm to fight against Nois.
Ling Luoyi did not join the battlefield but followed the Domain Lord's instructions and guarded the gate of Xia Ning City.
She understood the Domain Lord's intention. Her body couldn't withstand the immense divine power for long, even in battle. Moreover, the city gate was crucial, and the remaining people inside were all wounded who couldn't fight for the time being.
Xia Ning City was vast, with only two gates. One led to the Sacred Domain of the human realm, and the other was the one Ling Luoyi was guarding. Xia Ning City was large, and the extraterrestrial demons could only enter through the gate Ling Luoyi was guarding, so she would definitely hold her ground!
The battle was chaotic. The extraterrestrial demons were numerous, Ling Luoyi estimated around five million. The human realm was at a disadvantage, but every single one of them was fighting with all their might, risking their lives.
Although Ling Luoyi was guarding the city gate, she wasn't idle. Because of the sheer number of extraterrestrial demons, some had bypassed the human army in front and were charging towards Ling Luoyi.
Previously, Ling Luoyi only knew that extraterrestrial demons were powerful in their prime. But now, facing them directly, she truly understood how strong they were. After just one blow, Ling Luoyi felt her arms go numb, and she could barely hold her long sword.
"What's wrong? Little girl, weren't you very arrogant back then? You said we'd meet in Xia Ning City. I've been here countless times, why are you only showing up now? You haven't forgotten our agreement, have you?"
The extraterrestrial demon charging at her was Bali, the leader who had ordered the attack on the Ancient Spirit Continent. Seeing Ling Luoyi there, he instantly bypassed the battling army in front of him and appeared before her.
Hearing these words, Ling Luoyi finally remembered who he was.
Bali continued, "Little girl of the human race, your eyes seem different from before, but they are still beautiful. You shall become my collection!"