Before entering the Secret Realm, she had anticipated a tough battle, but she hadn’t expected the situation to be so dire.
First, she had a fight with the No Desire Buddha, which was already exhausting, and then two remnants of the Ancient Emperor’s bodies entangled her. Even though her body had reached its limit, she forcibly activated her Dragon Qi, and ultimately paid a heavy price for it.
As one of the most elemental forces in the world, Dragon Qi is too pure and primordial to be controlled by the human body.
Although Chu Yanli could wield various magical powers with the Heavenly Decree Seal, during the process, the Dragon Qi would continuously transform her body, adapting it to a suitable environment for itself, an occurrence known as "mutation."
Originally, only half of her body was mutated, and she could barely maintain it.
But now, her meridians and flesh have been completely eroded, and even the Medical Saint would be powerless to fix it!
Chu Yanli had anticipated this outcome long ago.
From the day she used the Heavenly Decree Seal to drive away the Southern Barbarians, she knew she would eventually face such a fate.
But the problem is, there are still many things she hasn’t done.
The Southern Barbarians have not been completely eradicated, the noble families have not been purged, and the grudges of the past have not been settled... there is no fear in her heart, only strong unwillingness.
"Didn’t expect to fall here?"
"So disappointing, Chu Yanli..."
Chu Yanli laughed bitterly at herself, which triggered a violent cough, and blood gushed from the corner of her mouth.
Shaa—
Footsteps approached from afar, and a shadow covered her body.
She struggled to look up, and through the gaps in the leaves, sunlight spilled down, outlining a face of striking handsomeness, with deep and serene eyes gazing at her.
"Chen Mo?"
Instinctively, Chu Yanli turned her head, as if not wanting him to see her in this state, biting her lip, she said, "You’re here to laugh at me? I look very miserable, don’t I? No need to hold back, just laugh if you want..."
Chen Mo remained silent, took a robe out of his Storage Ring, and covered her with it, hiding the mutated scales.
He then picked her up and walked in large strides towards the flying boat.
Chu Yanli’s throat moved slightly, "What are you doing?"
Chen Mo calmly said, "Taking you back to the Capital City."
"But in this ghastly state, if others see me..."
Chu Yanli’s words were interrupted by Chen Mo, "You are the Great Yuan’s hero, these Dragon scales are the medal of your sacrifice for the court, there’s nothing to be ashamed of... Besides, don’t worry, as long as I’m here, you won’t die."
Chu Yanli was stunned by his words.
Facing his serious expression, her restless heart strangely calmed down, as if a warm spring flowed through it.
"Hmm, understood." She responded, unconsciously leaning her head against Chen Mo’s shoulder.
...
...
Ling Ningzhi activated the flying boat, suspended in the air, as Yu Hongyin and Qiao Tong successively boarded.
After Chen Mo placed Chu Yanli on board, he was pulled into some small talk by Huo Wuya, who, in essence, was expressing gratitude, for this time, with Zi Lianji and Jiang Zhiyun coming out alive, Chen Mo’s contribution was significant.
Following this event, people from Martial Saint Mountain looked at Chen Mo differently.
Especially Zi Lianji, who witnessed Chen Mo’s terrifying methods of dispelling the corpse tide with laughter, and any lingering resentment dissolved, leaving only admiration as he gazed at him eagerly.
When the gap in strength reaches a certain point, even envy disappears, leaving only awe and respect.
Chen Mo promised Huo Wuya that he would visit the mountain gate often when he had time, which made Huo Wuya satisfied to let him go, then watched as the flying boat left, only pulling his gaze back when it completely vanished from sight.
"Sect Master, clearly the Secret Realm had been tampered with; should we investigate?" Jiang Zhiyun asked from the side.
Huo Wuya folded his hands behind his back, coolly said, "Such a grand scheme, involving even Wei Xuan and the Heavenly Shadow Guards, the adversary’s identity is already evident, is there any need to investigate?"
Jiang Zhiyun’s heart skipped a beat, "Do you mean..."
Huo Wuya gestured for her silence, shaking his head, "This matter is beyond our involvement, rushing in might just backfire, let’s wait and see Tianshu Pavilion’s stance."
Jiang Zhiyun’s expression turned serious, lowering her head and saying no more.
"But our sect disciples didn’t die in vain, although the mastermind can’t be moved for now, no accomplice will escape!" Huo Wuya’s eyes flashed with cold light, "Seems I’ve been inactive too long, becoming soft in others’ eyes."
"Send word to Zi Wenzhong and Tan Han to proceed to the Western Regions immediately, I must personally visit Wuwan Temple!"
"Yes!"
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