Shen Jianxi and Lin Xinglan felt their spiritual energy draining faster and faster, and began to attack the barrier. However, their combined efforts only managed to break through one layer.
Both were exhausted, with little spiritual energy left, not even enough strength to stand.
Whether it was Shen Jianxi's imagination or not, the temperature here seemed to be rising.
Furthermore, as their spiritual energy drained, the formation gradually became visible.
Shen Jianxi had seen it in a book and immediately recognized it as the formation they were looking for.
In the center, a half-formed inner core could be faintly seen, emitting a faint glow, though it had dimmed considerably.
It was feared that if Lianhua did not quickly fuse with Fuzi's soul, he would not be able to hold on.
She struggled to get up, but now even moving her fingers was difficult, and she could only lie on her back, breathing heavily.
Lin Xinglan next to her was in the same situation.
"... We're just going to wait here to die, aren't we?" Shen Jianxi chuckled bitterly, unable to go out or break through.
Lin Xinglan's eyes were filled with apology, but also with an indescribable happiness. Was this considered dying together?
"Xixi." He suddenly called out softly.
"Mm?" Shen Jianxi turned her head to meet his gaze.
It seemed his gaze towards her had always been like this, focused and sincere.
"I like you." Su Dan novel net.
Lin Xinglan pursed his lips into a shy smile as he said this.
It was evident he hadn't smiled in a long time, and this seemed to be the extent of his ability to smile.
However, with their current strength, even Lin Xinglan found it difficult to twitch his lips. He used all his might to gently hook Shen Jianxi's little finger.
Their vision began to blur, and the last wisp of spiritual energy in their bodies was depleted.
Before sinking into complete darkness, Shen Jianxi faintly heard a soft voice, "In the next life, can you like me a little bit?"
"...Okay."
Lin Xinglan closed his eyes completely, a tear rolling from the corner of his eye, but a smile on his face.
It was good to be with you in the end.
77: "Beep! Favorability +8, current Lin Xinglan favorability is 80."
"Conquest successful!"
Pale green primordial energy slowly flowed out, circulating through Shen Jianxi's meridians, and some of it also entered Lin Xinglan's body.
At the same time, the Jiyue Divine Axis spun faster, and something in the air was absorbed into Shen Jianxi's body.
Their complexions gradually recovered, the air temperature dropped, and the churning lava also quieted down.
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After arranging matters concerning the Mingxin Sect, Cheng Wenyu and Qiu Tao rushed to the Demon Realm overnight, accompanied by Shen Ziqian and Shen Jiayi.
The surviving disciples of the Mingxin Sect, upon receiving the news, also headed towards the Demon Realm. Cheng Wenyu did not force those disciples who could not accept cooperation with the Demon Realm; instead, he let them return directly to the Mingxin Sect.
However, the journey made Qiu Tao feel extremely indignant.
Shen Ziqian was a gentleman and, though he disliked Qiu Tao, his attitude was merely cold.
Shen Jiayi was different. Her personality was inherently unruly; she had only become somewhat restrained in the past few years of adventuring outside. Before that, she was a notorious troublemaker in Sifang City.
Her covetousness towards his precious sister and her admiration for Cheng Wenyu, her brother-in-law, made her particularly displeased with Qiu Tao.
Sarcasm and ridicule were considered mild; whenever possible, she would try to trick Qiu Tao. But because he was her brother, Qiu Tao could not retaliate and could only try to avoid her as much as possible.
Shen Ziqian knew, but in his eyes, not joining was already the greatest mercy, let alone stopping Shen Jiayi.
However, Shen Jiayi's methods were endless, and Qiu Tao could not always be vigilant. As a result, when they arrived at the Demon Realm, he looked somewhat disheveled.
His clothes were somewhat torn, there was a bruise on the corner of his mouth, and even the parts covered by his clothes ached faintly.
Qiu Tao lightly touched the corner of his mouth, wincing in pain.
Seeing his handsome face in such a state, he gritted his teeth secretly.
Shen Jiayi happened to pass by him, and seeing Qiu Tao's appearance, she sneered, "What's wrong with Young Master Qiu? I really didn't mean it. I should apologize to you."
Saying this, she was about to bow and apologize.
Qiu Tao dared not accept. Setting aside other reasons, if he accepted today, there would be even more difficulties later.
He quickly reached out and held Shen Jiayi's arm to stop her, forcing a smile, "Second... Brother... is... joking."
Qiu Tao spoke word by word, suppressing his anger.
Yet, Shen Jiayi loved seeing him like this the most. She smiled with satisfaction, "Since Young Master Qiu doesn't mind, Jiayi will take her leave first."
Saying that, she stepped aside and followed Shen Ziqian who was in front.
As they walked away, Qiu Tao could faintly hear their conversation.
"... Second brother, don't go too far."
Shen Ziqian was somewhat helpless, but also felt a little smug.
Hearing this, Shen Jiayi snorted, "Got it, got it. I have a sense of proportion. I just don't like him."
"..."
Shen Ziqian understood her nature and, seeing this, stopped persuading her.
Qiu Tao smiled bitterly from behind, shook his head, and followed.
He chose this path himself and bore it willingly.
However, he wasn't sure if it was his imagination, but Cheng Wenyu's smile seemed to carry a hint of schadenfreude!