Lin Mo nodded, a resolute light shining in his eyes. "That's right, we cannot afford the slightest bit of slack. The Void King was just a minor character in the Void Space. Deep within it, there are even more terrifying existences. We must find the Heart of the Angel as soon as possible, improve our strength, gather more Power of Faith, and make thorough preparations. Only then can we handle the potential crises of the future and completely protect this world."
Qian Renxue nodded and said, "The Secret Canon of the Angels records that the Heart of the Angel was lost somewhere in the mortal realm. There is no specific location recorded, only that it emits a dense Angelic Power that can be sensed by pure Angelic Power. Next, besides continuing to rebuild our homeland and establish the Soul Master Alliance, we must also send people to search for its whereabouts. Only by finding the Heart of the Angel will we possess the power to thoroughly seal the forces of the Void Space."
"Understood!" Lin Mo and Zhao Feng replied in unison. They knew that searching for the Heart of the Angel would be a difficult journey, with no telling how many dangers and challenges they would encounter, but they didn't retreat in the slightest. To protect this land, to ensure the sacrifices of their fallen comrades were not in vain, and to completely eliminate the threat of the Void Space, they were willing to pay any price, even if it meant sacrificing their own lives.
Afterward, the three opened the golden box. Inside lay a golden ring and a golden scepter. Complex Angel Runes were carved into the ring, which emitted a faint sacred aura. Named the "Angel Ring," it could store a massive amount of Angelic Power and enhance the wearer's own Angelic Power. The scepter was forged from Angel Gold, with a massive Angel Gem embedded at its tip. It radiated a powerful sacred aura. Named the "Angel Scepter," it was the symbol of the Angel Clan, capable of amplifying the power of Angel soul skills and purifying all evil forces.
Qian Renxue slipped the Angel Ring onto her finger and picked up the Angel Scepter. Instantly, a powerful surge of Angelic Power flowed from the ring and scepter, merging into her body. She could feel that her Angelic Power had grown significantly stronger, and her mastery over her Angel soul skills had become even more refined. She gave the Angel Scepter a test swing. A golden light surged from it, instantly purifying a residual trace of Void power in the surroundings. Its power was several times greater than before.
"Excellent! With these two treasures, our strength has taken another massive leap!" Zhao Feng looked at the Angel Ring and Scepter in Qian Renxue's hands, a pleasantly surprised smile breaking out on his face.
Lin Mo also nodded. "With these two artifacts, Xue Yan's strength will become even greater, and our confidence in finding the Heart of the Angel and dealing with future crises is higher than ever. Next, we'll divide the work. While continuing to rebuild our homeland and establish the Soul Master Alliance, we'll simultaneously send people to search for the Heart of the Angel."
Once their plan was set, the three sprang into action. Qian Renxue remained at the Angel Shrine, repairing it while cultivating to elevate her strength. At the same time, she used her Angelic Power to try and sense the location of the Heart. Lin Mo returned to the Lingyuan Mountain Range to continue cultivating his Dragon Power. He also reached out to the dragons residing in the mountains, asking them to help search for the Heart of the Angel. Dragons were highly sensitive to both Dragon Power and Angelic Power, so they might be able to pick up a clue. Zhao Feng assisted Elder Xuanfeng with the matters of rebuilding and the Alliance, while also dispatching a group of powerful, meticulous Soul Masters across the continent to search for the Heart.
As the days passed, the reconstruction efforts made massive progress. The cities ravaged by the flames of war gradually regained their former appearances. The streets became bustling once more, and smiles returned to the faces of the common people. Soul Master factions from all over responded to Elder Xuanfeng's proposal one after another, willing to join the Soul Master Alliance to jointly guard the world's peace. After a period of preparation, the Soul Master Alliance was officially established. Elder Xuanfeng was elected as the Alliance Elder, while Qian Renxue, Lin Mo, and Zhao Feng were elected as its core members, tasked with coordinating the Alliance's various affairs, leading all Soul Masters to improve their strength, and protecting their homeland.
Meanwhile, the search for the Heart of the Angel proceeded in an orderly fashion. The dragons Lin Mo contacted in the Lingyuan Mountain Range traveled far and wide, sensing for the artifact's aura. While they hadn't pinpointed its exact location, they had managed to find some clues. The Soul Masters dispatched by Zhao Feng had also launched searches in various regions, collecting legends and information regarding the Heart. Qian Renxue continuously used her own Angelic Power to scan for its aura. She could feel that the Heart of the Angel was somewhere in the mortal realm, not too far from her, but it was concealed by some sort of power, preventing her from locking onto its exact coordinates.
On this particular day, Lin Mo was cultivating in the Lingyuan Mountain Range when he suddenly sensed a wisp of faint Angelic Power emanating from the mountain range's deepest depths. Though faint, the power was incredibly pure, very similar to the Angelic Power radiating from Qian Renxue. It was highly likely the aura leaking from the Heart of the Angel. Lin Mo's heart leaped with joy. He immediately stopped his cultivation and flew straight toward the depths of the mountains.
The depths of the Lingyuan Mountain Range featured complex terrain, ancient towering trees, and dense soul power, but they were also fraught with danger, harboring many powerful soul beasts. Lin Mo carefully navigated through the mountain forest, sensing the faint Angelic Power while remaining highly vigilant of his surroundings. After flying for about two hours, Lin Mo arrived in front of a hidden cave. The cave's entrance was completely obscured by dense vines, making it nearly impossible to spot unless one looked closely. That faint Angelic Power was seeping out from right inside this cave.
His heart swelling with excitement, Lin Mo carefully pushed aside the vines and stepped into the cave. Inside, it was pitch black; one couldn't see their own hand in front of their face. But Lin Mo wasn't the least bit afraid. He circulated the Dragon Power within his body, causing a faint pale-blue glow to radiate from him, illuminating his surroundings. The cave's passage was long, winding and twisting. The walls were covered in moss, and a damp, earthy smell hung in the air. Lin Mo walked forward step by step along the passage. The further in he went, the denser the Angelic Power became.
After walking for another half an hour, Lin Mo reached the end of the cave. The terminus was a massive stone chamber. In the very center of the chamber sat a stone pedestal, and upon the pedestal rested a completely golden crystal stone pulsating with intense Angelic Power. The crystal was about the size of a fist with a smooth, flawless surface. It radiated a dazzling golden light, and a sacred aura washed over him, making one involuntarily feel a sense of profound awe.
Lin Mo recognized it at a single glance. This crystal stone was the Heart of the Angel they had been searching for all this time.
Overjoyed, Lin Mo quickened his pace and walked up to the stone pedestal, reaching out to grab the Heart of the Angel.
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