PDLP Chapter 166: All Evils Retreat
Chapter 166: All Evils Retreat
"What should we do? We can't kill him, and we can't seal him. Even if we fight to the death and get exhausted to the point of vomiting blood, we still can't defeat him!" Xinyang stomped his feet in anger, his face full of anxiety, and his heart was filled with despair and helplessness.
"The Emperor has always been far-sighted and meticulous in his actions. This time he did not specify how to seal it. I believe he must have a deeper meaning behind it." Xiao said solemnly.
"Hmph! He has his own serious illness, but he insists on being a mysterious riddler! Doesn't he know what serious consequences this will bring?" Xinyang could no longer suppress the anger in his heart and started cursing.
However, Xin Yang realized his gaffe as soon as he opened his mouth, and he couldn't help but feel a little regretful. After calming down a little, he apologized to Xiao: "Sorry, I was possessed by a ghost just now and said some nonsense. Just treat it as a fart."
In the face of Xinyang's apology, Xiao remained silent, just frowned slightly, as if thinking about something important.
Seeing Xiao's silence, Xin Yang's eyes rolled and he quickly changed the subject: "When the Chi was sealed before, wasn't it said that you and Zhongli sealed it together? How did you seal it back then? Do you still remember?"
Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly, as if lost in distant memories. After a long while, he slowly spoke, "In that fierce battle a thousand years ago, it was the Emperor who personally sealed the Chi. Although we were fortunate enough to witness the entire process, we did not actually participate in the sealing process."
Xinyang bit her lip lightly, her hands unconsciously clenching the corners of her clothes. She tried her best to remain calm and asked, "So, given this situation, how should we deal with it? Are we just going to wait around like this?"
Xiao looked up at the sky, his gaze deep and far-reaching. He said in a deep voice, "For now, let's observe Chi's movements and search for its weaknesses. Perhaps the key to breaking this dilemma will gradually become apparent during the confrontation."
At that moment, a faint ghost quietly drifted over to the two of them. Upon closer inspection, it was Hu Tao's father! With a solemn expression, he said, "Gentlemen, I have a plan. It's worth a try."
Hearing this, Xin Yang felt as if he had suddenly seen a ray of light in the darkness. His spirits perked up, and he couldn't wait to urge, "Oh? Tell us quickly! While this Chi is still lying on its back and hasn't sat up yet, we have to come up with a way to deal with it!"
Hu Tao's father slowly said, "In the many legends of Liyue, it has been mentioned several times that the Geo Emperor was able to seal many demons, relying on his own demonic power."
Xiao immediately denied it, "That's not feasible! The power of the demon god can indeed be used to seal the demon god, but it's impossible for us to do it alone. We simply don't have that kind of control and endurance."
Hu Tao's father shook his head and explained, "That's only one thing. As for the second thing, I need to confirm one thing first. Great Sage Conquering the Demon, is it true that your karma comes from the remnants of the demon god Chi, as the legend says?"
Xiao thought for a moment and replied, "Not entirely. During the Demon God War, Yakshas fought on the front lines year-round, clashing with demons, monsters, and other evil forces almost daily. Every battle was accompanied by bloodshed. The demon gods' filthiness was like an invisible poisonous mist, infecting our spirits bit by bit. Even an immortal body couldn't completely avoid it. Over time, we developed karmic obstacles."
Walnut's father then asked, "Can this karma be understood as a special kind of demonic power?"
Xiao nodded and said, "Yes, but this karma is very dangerous. It will gradually distort a person's mind, causing a drastic change in their character. It will also affect the people around them. I dare not mobilize it lightly."
Hu Tao's father's expression grew serious. He said, "I'll handle this. The reason our Hu family has been able to run the Wangsheng Hall for generations is not only because of our ability to communicate with the deceased, but also because of a very special ability. However, it's kept secret from the world because of its high cost."
"What ability is that?"
Hu Tao's father slowly explained, "After death, the spiritual power of our Hu family members' souls increases significantly, allowing them to enter the bodies of others and help them remove impurities. These impurities include not only various harmful substances, but also things in the form of energy like this. Furthermore, our souls have the ability to bring the deceased back to their rightful place. This Chi has been dead for a thousand years. If we had the power of the demon god as a backup, we might be able to try to seal him away."
Xiao nodded slightly. "This method may work, but the power of karma is too chaotic. Are you really sure you can remove it from my body?"
"Our ancestors never tried to remove the demon power, but I will do my best."
Xinyang's expression was complicated. "But...will this cause indelible damage to your soul?"
Hu Tao's father smiled carefreely, "Hahaha, fighting against a demon with a mortal body is of course risky, but seeing that Hu Tao is living well now, and with you guys as a group of friends, I have no regrets. Being able to contribute to sealing the Chi is worthwhile. I just hope that the Demon Subduing Great Sage can cooperate with me as much as possible."
Xiao's eyes were firm. "Since the decision has been made, let's give it a try."
Then, Hu Tao's father took a deep breath, turned into a wisp of green smoke, and slowly entered Xiao's body. Xiao immediately felt a powerful spiritual force exploring his body.
At this time, Chi finally woke up. Seeing that Xiao looked unwell, he was about to attack immediately.
A black energy bullet spurted out of Chi's mouth and rushed straight towards Xiao.
Xinyang stood in front of Xiao, gathering wind elements on the ground. When the energy bomb was about to hit, a hurricane blew up from the ground and bounced the energy bomb back into the sky.
"You beast, it's very rude to disturb others. Let me play with you first."
Xinyang held Wuqi in both hands, and the light of the wind element on his body instantly became more dazzling. He rushed towards Chi like a whirlwind. Wuqi waved out sharp wind blades in his hands and slashed at Chi densely.
Seeing Xin Yang's ferocious attack, Chi roared angrily and swung his huge bone sword, trying to block Xin Yang's attack. The bone sword collided with the wind blade, making a sharp collision sound and sending sparks flying.
As the battle raged on ahead, Xiao, in the rear, gritted his teeth and persevered, struggling to withstand the endless pain and intense interference from his internal karmic obstacles. With unwavering willpower, he endured the excruciating pain and slowly but steadily approached Chi's location, step by step.
As the distance got closer, a strange black light suddenly flashed in Xiao's eyes, which were once as clear as water. Then, a mysterious black mask gradually appeared on his palm...
"Xinyang! Cooperate with me!" At this time, Xiao had already come to a place not far from Chi.
As soon as these words were spoken, most of Chi's attention was attracted by Xiao. Xinyang took the opportunity to condense the wind element and attacked Chi from above. Xiao seized the opportunity and put the mask in his hand on Chi's face.
The moment Xiao put the mask on Chi's face, the whole scene seemed to freeze in an instant.
The Chi let out a dull roar and began to struggle violently, as if desperately trying to break free from the mask. Black smoke continued to emerge from around the mask.
Seeing this, Xinyang and Xiao didn't dare to relax even a little. Xinyang hurriedly continued to control the wind element, forming wind walls to block any possible counterattacks launched by Chi.
Xiao could feel the karma in his body disappear along with the mask.
Xiao felt more relaxed than ever before, and then he stabbed the Chi in the abdomen with his spear. The Chi twisted its body in pain, trying to dodge but it was too late. Then, Xiao turned around and swept the spear across, hitting the Chi with a heavy sound.
As time went on, and the Chi gradually stopped struggling, the atmosphere around them finally calmed down. Xinyang breathed a sigh of relief, put away the wind element, and sat down on the ground exhausted.
Xiao still held the Hepu Kite tightly, staring at the motionless Chi with vigilance.