The immediate priority was to save the little girl's life, and all the Adepti exchanged glances.
The only way now was to slowly infuse their immortal power into the girl's body, thereby snatching her back from the brink of death.
"There's no time to delay. Let's start quickly. The longer we wait, the more dangerous it is for this girl."
Lady Vanuvana, with her white hair trailing in the air, was the first to infuse her immortal power. Even the Sign of Calamity on her back emitted a faint blue light.
"Child, you must live."
As the other Adepti raised their hands, streams of immortal power were gradually injected into the girl's body, and her wounds healed rapidly.
The audience outside the screen held their breath, anticipating a miracle. However, the people of Liyue already knew the outcome. If this little girl could truly be revived, Qiqi would not be in her current state.
With the gradual infusion of immortal power, a deafening boom echoed from within Qiqi's body. An energy wave directly struck outwards, and the nearby Adepti immediately took defensive measures.
Qiqi slowly floated into the air, her eyes glowing with a faint blue light. The Geo Vision on the ground, clutched tightly in her hand, was unknown when it had been acquired.
The power of the Geo Vision, combined with the immortal power of the Adepti, caused the girl's combat power to skyrocket, even exceeding its limits and plunging her into a berserk state.
"What's happening? There's still the aura of death around her, but why... why is her entire body in a berserk state of energy?"
Mount Guardian, Earthguard was somewhat shocked. It seemed the problem now was not reviving the girl, but how to resolve this situation. In simple terms, the girl might have to be sealed.
"There's no other way. Our intentions were good, but we injected too much immortal power, directly causing this little girl to go berserk. We can only let her endure being encased in amber, otherwise, she might truly harm others."
Lady Vanuvana's gaze was complex. After all, they had inadvertently caused more harm than good. Not only had they failed to revive the little girl, but they had also turned her into a grotesque being, neither human nor ghost.
However, as Adepti, their duty was to prevent her from descending the mountain and causing harm. She could only be sealed for now, and they would look for a solution later.
With her slender right hand, she drew the Sign of Calamity from her back. A flash of blue light, and in an instant, she thrust the spear into the little girl's chest.
However, several thick layers of ice fiercely blocked the spear's attack. The previously brittle ice became incredibly solid.
"What are you all waiting for? Hurry up and help!"
Since they were in a cave, they couldn't exert themselves fully. Thus, they each transformed into human form, some wielding swords, others holding magical artifacts.
Mount Guardian, Earthguard immediately produced a talisman and, before the little girl could react, pressed it firmly onto her forehead.
The little girl, who had been agitated, suddenly lowered her head as if falling asleep.
"Alas, I'm sorry. There will surely be a way for you to truly live. For now, you'll have to endure this."
Exchanging a glance, Master of the Jade Chamber beside her understood immediately and quickly produced a talisman, striking it below the little girl. Instantly, a massive amber crystal grew from the ground, completely encasing the girl.
This was the only measure they could take. The amber could only be temporarily stored on Mount Hulao, but he didn't mind.
Hundreds of years passed in a flash. This amount of time was like a flick of a finger for Adepti, something they barely paid any attention to, given their exceptionally long lifespans.
They had sought countless ways to resolve the little girl's situation, even consulting the Geo Archon. However, in her current state, the girl could not be resurrected again, as she had become a peculiar exception.
A zombie, a creature with a lifespan nearing infinity, had in a sense achieved immortality. The price, however, was a cold body, stiff limbs, and a series of other ailments.
Yet, to those with ulterior motives, these minor drawbacks were inconsequential. There would be those with malicious intent who wished to capture such creatures.
In an ordinary forest on Mount Hulao, a golden stone shattered, and a small loli slowly emerged. She looked around with a hint of confusion. The yellow talisman on her forehead fluttered, appearing precariously loose.
However, it couldn't be blown away. But that was unimportant. What mattered now was that Qiqi had broken the seal, and the restrictive enchantments within were instantly unleashed. Master of the Jade Chamber, not far from this location, received the news immediately.
The news surprised him. Logically, no one should be able to break the seal from within, but after hundreds of years of erosion, it was possible.
However, this was not the time to dwell on that. He had to quickly apprehend the individual, as who knew if she would go on to harm others.
In the forest, Qiqi looked up at the sky with a dazed expression. All she remembered was the phrase "Glaze Lily," which seemed to be branded onto her soul.
"Qiqi... Glaze Lily... Qiqi needs to pick... What for?"
Perhaps it was due to her recent awakening, her mind was not functioning well. Or perhaps it was because she was a zombie, her speech was fragmented. After all, zombies had difficulty with vocalization, and she might not even be able to perform simple actions like lowering her arm.
However, perhaps because the phrase was so deeply ingrained, Qiqi hopped and skipped out of the forest, intending to pick Glaze Lilies and then ponder further.
As soon as she left the forest, she bumped into Baizhu, who was not far away. The two of them silently met each other's gaze. A flicker of excitement crossed the latter's eyes because, based on the girl's attire and behavior, he suspected she was the legendary zombie.
This creature, with its infinite lifespan, was nearly immortal. These words deeply affected him, as he himself desired immortality. Naturally, he set his sights on the girl before him.
After a brief exchange, Qiqi was successfully deceived. What awaited her was only cruel experimentation. However, since zombies had no pain sensation, she would not have to bear this suffering.
In the forest, the Adepti looked at the shattered amber, each lost in thought. After all, logically, even with the erosion of time, it should not have broken so quickly, given the amber's excellent quality.
"Let's hurry and find her. Otherwise... I'm truly afraid of what she might do? Please don't give in to the urge to drink blood."