Long Xiaoyao was filled with questions. Zhongli Wu was equally puzzled, looking at his mother, feeling a sense of estrangement at this moment.
What was she hiding?
Undoubtedly, Su Ming wasn't speaking without reason.
Because Ye Xishuǐ's expression was indeed somewhat off.
It could be said that Ye Xishuǐ's situation was extremely complicated. She was struggling on one hand, yet had a relieved expression on the other. As if after a long internal struggle, she finally spoke the truth herself.
"I indeed possess the Light Source. I have twin Martial Souls." Her voice fell, and the scene fell silent.
What? Du Busi was alert. The Light Source, twin Martial Souls.
If Ye Xishuǐ's other Martial Soul was light-attribute, then Su Ming's restraint of Evil Spirit Masters and dark attributes would be meaningless. The outcome of this battle would be affected by this. Ming, however, remained in hunter's stance, locking onto Ye Xishuǐ.
He still lacked both darkness and light, and Ye Xishuǐ could provide that.
As Electrolux's soul-stripping only worked on evil souls, he didn't need to worry.
The Light Phoenix wasn't an evil soul, but its Martial Soul defect was undeniable.
Ye Xishuǐ couldn't cultivate this Martial Soul at all. This Martial Soul on her definitely had a defect, likely due to the Death God Puppet.
On her, the Light Phoenix was also a true evil soul.
Not cultivating it was fine. Once cultivated, if this Martial Soul became corrupted and mutated, the result was unknown. It was better to leave it uncultivated, as a trump card for rebirth.
"Mother, contact the Evil Emperor. Du Busi once clashed with the Evil Emperor. The Evil Emperor helping us is very likely," Zhongli Wu said. Ye Xishuǐ's secret being exposed wasn't unacceptable to him. Twin Martial Souls weren't a bad thing. Even a light-attribute, so what? She was still the Supreme Sect Leader of the Holy Spirit Cult.
"Even if Su Ming masters high-level space-attribute Spirit Skills, don't think you can stop us in a two-on-four situation." Ye Xishuǐ sighed.
"We can't leave."
If she dared leave, Su Ming would kill Yan Shaozhe.
This was something she couldn't accept.
Now she only hoped Su Ming wouldn't reveal everything. Can't leave? Zhongli Wu was puzzled. A thoughtful look flashed in Long Xiaoyao's eyes.
Although Ye Xishuǐ didn't explain, her attitude showed that she was being held hostage by Su Ming and had no way to escape. She didn't want to accept the consequences of escaping.
But what could hold her hostage?
Just a light-attribute second Martial Soul, what could it possibly mean?
"Since we can't leave, let's kill them," Long Xiaoyao said domineeringly. "With With the Evil Emperor's assistance, even if Su Ming possessed the teleportation soul skill, he might not be able to escape. Since she couldn't understand, she wouldn't delve any deeper.
If Ye Xishuǐ didn't want to say, then she wouldn't.
He would always stand firmly behind Ye Xishuǐ.
Ye Xishuǐ noticed Long Xiaoyao's change, a flicker of guilt crossing her eyes.
She didn't want Long Xiaoyao to know all this.
However, if Long Xiaoyao truly died an unexplained death for her sake, that would be too unfair to him.
She hesitated whether to tell Long Xiaoyao the truth, but at the same time, she didn't sit idly by and wait for her doom.
Zhongli Wu was right. At the edge of the Demon Forest, they had a natural ally. The Holy Spirit Cult could establish its headquarters deep within the Demon Forest, naturally having cooperation with the Evil Emperor. Successive Holy Spirit Cult Sect Leaders inherited a secret technique to contact the Evil Emperor.
It is said that this was the initial agreement reached between the Holy Emperor who founded the Holy Spirit Cult and the Evil Emperor.
As Ye Xishu unleashed his secret technique, a powerful surge of spiritual energy erupted from the depths of the Demon Forest.
Du Busi's expression changed slightly.
"The Holy Spirit Cult is actually colluding with the Evil Emperor?"
Su Ming looked towards the depths of the Demon Forest, his expression turning grave.
He could have anticipated this; he knew the Evil Emperor might be involved. He had prepared a solution, of course, but one thing remained uncertain. He didn't know how close the relationship between the Evil Emperor and the Holy Spirit Cult was.
However, he still had a backup plan.
Electrolux had been residing in his spiritual sea for a long time. The Blade of Life—Su Ming hadn't yet merged with it! Over the years, Electrolux's presence in the Blade of Life was akin to complete control. He had already recovered to his peak level. The only difference between the current Electrolux and his former self was the absence of a physical body.
If the Evil Emperor remained obstinate, Su Ming would summon Electrolux to help clear obstacles.
However, this would expose him... Electrolux's trump card.
The Evil Emperor descends.
"It's you!"
He stared at Du Busi, a savage glint in his enormous eyes. Last time in the Demon Forest, he had fought Du Busi. At that time, Du Busi was still level 98. Only a few years later, Du Busi was already a Limit Douluo, and had completed the early transition. Human potential is indeed greater than that of soul beasts.
The Evil Emperor's gaze swept over Du Busi, then landed on Su Ming, his pupils flashing.
He showed obvious apprehension.
The Evil Emperor's reaction, observed by Ye Xishuǐ and the others, made their hearts sink slightly.
He was even more wary of Su Ming!
Why?
"Di Tian didn't kill you," the Evil Emperor said.
Su Ming understood the Evil Emperor's meaning.
He smiled: "Di Tian and I have cooperated. Actually, the Evil Emperor could also cooperate with me."
A hint of doubt flashed in the Evil Emperor's eyes.
Using the Auspicious Beast's life for cooperation? Di Tian is insane? The Evil Emperor had once been to the Star Dou Great Forest to challenge Di Tian, and had also seen the Auspicious Beast, understanding its importance to Di Tian and the Star Dou lineage. Although he didn't know its true nature, he could see how much Di Tian valued her. Back then, even wanting to take her away without anyone noticing, he was sternly warned by Di Tian. Seeing Di Tian's willingness to fight to the death, the Evil Emperor didn't act on it. That stingy Di Tian would let Su Ming kill the Auspicious Beast and still cooperate with him? "The Evil Emperor should still remember Little Chaos, right?" Little Chaos? Under the Evil Emperor's questioning gaze, Su Ming summoned Little Chaos. Unlike when he made a contract with Su Ming, Little Chaos had undergone a transformation, its cultivation reaching five thousand years. Not only that, it had also changed its former demeanor. Even facing the Evil Emperor, Gone was his dejected, self-destructive demeanor; instead, he exuded a confident, high-spirited air. The Evil Emperor looked at Chaos, recognizing this descendant.
"Evil Emperor, Su Ming treats me very well. Following him, I can definitely go further," Chaos said. Ye Xishu and the other two saw the Evil Emperor chatting with Su Ming and sensed something was amiss.
"Evil Emperor," Ye Xishu spoke.
However, the Evil Emperor directly warned her with a cold, sharp gaze.
"I have an agreement with the Holy Emperor, allowing the Holy Spirit Cult to establish its headquarters in the Demon Forest. I have never said I would cooperate with you." The source of the conflict was Chaos. Now, Chaos had better prospects with Su Ming. His conflict with Du Busi had actually resolved.
Now, his focus was more on Chaos's changes.
He was curious about the cooperation Su Ming spoke of. A cooperation even Di Tian couldn't refuse...
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