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Jing Wushuang coughed heavily, his breathing was becoming uneven. Despite that, he still insisted on moving forward with Ni Feng.
He did not utter a word.
His warm face had never looked so desolated before.
The injury on his arm kept bleeding continuously.
However, he looked calm as usual. It was not until they arrived in front of the black coffin and the magical mirror that he finally smiled and spoke, his voice warm and gentle, "Open the gourd, she needs the aura of resentment."
The ghost baby with dark circles around its eyes nodded its head. It had always obeyed Jing Wushuang. Reaching out its little hands to open the gourd, it then released the aura in a circle around the black coffin.
The resentful incantation was activated, and voided faces surged like white smoke in the magical mirror.
"Go on in." Jing Wushuang held Ni Feng's hand and led her over, her face was covered with a veil. The warmth in his eyes was soothing. "Soon, you will truly come alive."
Ni Feng had awaited this day for too long. Since the moment this man found her, she did not want to be a mere corpse.
The Ni family, and even the whole Exorcist City, should belong to me!
Almost without any hesitation, Ni Feng closed her eyes and lay down in the black coffin.
Jing Wushuang wore a faint smile on his face. He slashed a blade across his already wounded arm and released a large amount of blood, so to complete the Soul Returning Incantation.
The ghost baby watched him from the side, it did not say anything upon seeing Jing Wushuang's pale face and lips .
It seemed to be used to it already, used to how the master would do anything silently, just to bring that person back to life.
Bright red blood seeped into the coffin, as though it was being absorbed by something.
Suddenly, the smoky aura in the magical mirror began writhing about before shooting straight to the top of the tomb. carrying immense resentment with it!
Rumble!
A roar that came from deep under the ground shook the Gates of Hell.
The evil spirits were clearly visible to the eyes, all of them were baring their fangs and showing their claws, trying to break free from their shackles. Their black nails reached for the human world, every one of them was trying to tear apart the seal imprinted on the Divine Mainland!
The reapers were startled as they exchanged glances with each other. The iron chain in their hands which was used to restrain the souls was shattered by the invisible aura of resentment.
In the seventh hell, the Son of the King Of Hell was s.u.c.k.i.n.g a pacifier in his mouth with a foul expression, all the while listening to the King of Hell lambasting others around.
Although, before the King of Hell that was as tall as a mountain, the Son of the King of Hell was almost insignificant.
However, the shouts from the son of the King of Hell were truly incredible. "What's happening? Is someone trying to kidnap me again? I'm very free now, ask them to come quickly!"
"Re… reporting to Young Master, no, it's not a kidnapping, someone has laid their hands on the magical mirror." The judge held his tall hat on his head while staggering.
Upon hearing the two words, magical mirror, the King of Hell's face turned vicious like never before. "Say again? What do you mean by 'laid their hands on'? Magical mirror? The magical mirror buried in the royal tomb?"
"Yes, it's…" Before the judge could finish his sentence, the King of Hell left in a sweeping manner!
Only the son of the King Of Hell, who was tied up, was left there.
The Son of the King Of Hell was momentarily stunned, then he said to the judge quickly, "Remove the Mysterious Ice Lock on my hands!"
"No, I can't!" Although the judge stuttered, he stood firm as a rock.
The Son of the King of Hell narrowed his red eyes. "Say that again! Are you going to remove it or not? "
"I'll remove it!" The ruthlessness of the Young Master was much more terrifying compared to the Master, however... "Young Master, where are you going?"
The Son of the King of Hell turned around while preparing his baggage. "Can't you tell? I'm going to the human world to save the humans."
"Do you even need to bring the lollipop for Little Hook if you are really going to save the humans?" The judge saw through the son of the King of Hell's lie with a strong sense of justice. "Young Master, I think the most important thing we need to do right now is to maintain the order of the netherworld, not focusing on love affairs. Moreover, you are still very young..."
The son of the King of Hell carried his baggage on his shoulder and spoke in an extremely cool manner. "Xiao Xu, listen to me, it's useless to maintain the order of the netherworld at this moment. There are only 24 hours left before the seal is completely broken. The Path of Reincarnation for life and death would be distorted in 24 hours. Unless the Phoenix Girl awakens and reseals the mainland, the evil spirits that are trapped under the eighteen layers of hell will still escape. The world is ending soon, yet you still want me to stay in the netherworld to work overtime, disallowed from reuniting with my Little Hook? Think about it yourself, do you not have any conscience? "
Upon listening to that, the judge felt that his approach was a little… No, that is not right!
"Young Master, if the Path of Reincarnation for life and death is tampered with, the dead will revive and the living will die, which means Little Hook will not be born!" The judge finally stopped stuttering at this critical moment, he shouted out what he wanted to say!
The Son of the King of Hell stopped in his tracks, his handsome but cruel little face turned around. His demonic red eyes narrowed into a line. "Damn it, how could I forget about this!"
Just then, the judge saw the Young Master threw his baggage over his shoulder and said, "I've got to get to the royal tomb to find the Phoenix Girl! She has to figure out a way! "
"Wait, Young Master, wait…"
Rumble!
There was another violent quake!
The aura of resentment gathered into a shape, forming countless shadows which were s.u.c.k.e.d into the black coffin one by one.
In the end, they merged with the blood and injected a soul into the corpse that was lying in the black coffin.
Ni Feng's eyes flew open abruptly, her body twisted around in a disturbing way. After the dust settled, she transformed into the natural softness of a normal human.
Residues of warm blood stained her arm, but it did not bother her. She traced her fingers around her wrists.
It was as if she was feeling the scent from the recent provocation.
Ni Fieng stuck out her tongue and licked her wrists. With an unusual smile, she looked at the man who was standing beside her. "Wushuang, I'm back," she said with a hint of warmth in the corners of her mouth.
Her eyes lit up as she finished her sentence, looking as though she smelled something, she softly muttered to herself, "He's here too, isn't he?"
The fair complexion of Ni Feng's face turned slightly red, staring giddily toward the other side of the ancient tomb. Unexpectedly, she let out a soft sigh like a lovestruck maiden.
Jing Wushuang nodded, then he leaned over to pick her up. "The demons and evil spirits are coming. Your body is still weak, let's return to the Exorcist City first."
"Alright, anything you say." Ni Feng closed her eyes gently, but her heart still had a great attachment for someone, and that person was Baili Jia Jue.
Chapter 795 - Acquiring The Sarira
As the ghost baby watched the entire event, for the first time, it felt sorry for its master.
In spite of its master's strenuous effort, she failed to appreciate it and continued to long for another person.
The thunder rumbled once again.
This was the third quake.
Stones were rolling down together with the ancient tombs.
Under such circ.u.mstances, even the exorcists found it difficult to secure their footings.
However, they had
another challenge waiting for them.
Standing at the checkpoint was a two-faced man.
On the front, it was the face of Gautama Buddha.
Meanwhile, the face of Bodhisattva was found at the back.
The face of Gautama Buddha carried compassion for all beings.
On the contrary, the brows of Bodhisattva were gently furrowed.
The two-faced man was meditating with a string of prayer beads in his hand. Despite the violent quake at the graveyard, he remained still unyielding.
Right behind him, the Sariras were radiating a spiritual glow.
It was not one but three Sariras!
"What's happening? How are there three Sariras?" Zhuge Yun was puzzled.
Wobbling, Old Li murmured, "We must choose the right one. The real Sarira will destroy itself if we choose the wrong option. The myth is true. Before Master Xiu Mo's passing, he assigned Gautama Buddha's test to humans. He wanted humans to learn to make choices. Meanwhile, his soul has turned into the watcher of the Sarira. Before he left the world, he once predicted that there would be countless people who want to obtain his Sarira, but he would only wait for the destined one with Dharma fate."
"In short, we have to choose one among the three Sariras." Helian Wei Wei approached the main coffin and studied the Sarira closely before she asked succinctly, "There's no hint?"
The two-faced man chuckled. "Of course there is. You can ask me three questions in order to determine the real Sarira. However, there's something you need to know. I have two faces, where one is telling the truth and another is telling lies. Therefore, the hints may or may not be right. You need to distinguish it yourself. There'll be no second chance if you make a wrong guess as the Sarira will destroy itself. So, do you want to take a guess?"
"If the hints aren't necessarily correct, how can we make our guess based on the hints?" Zhuge Yun finally anchored himself. At this moment, he noticed the changes in the air.
The Mahogany Sword at the exorcists' back clanged, alarming them about the arrival of the demons.
Zhuge Yun turned to look at Helian Wei Wei. "Brother Wei, we must leave the ancient tomb now. They have cast the Resurrection Incantation and the Sarira is almost useless now. We'll soon be surrounded by demons and the evil aura will gush out of the graveyard. You will die here as you aren't protected by spiritual aura…"
"I have to get the Sarira," Helian Wei Wei interrupted Zhuge Yun. She sounded determined and her intention was clear. "You can leave with the rest of the exorcists. Remember to bring Old Li with you. I'll meet you all after I acquire the Sarira."
Zhuge Yun hesitated. "But…"
"Madam Zhuge is still waiting for you at the Exorcist City." Helian Wei Wei's eyes were sparkling. "Don't forget what Old Li said just now. The Exorcist City will be in trouble once the royal tomb falls. Besides, Ni Feng and the others will definitely return to the Exorcist City. You can protect Madam Zhuge if you go back now."
Zhuge Yun looked at Helian Wei Wei. He knew he would not be able to convince her. He gritted his teeth and said, "We'll wait for you and try to suppress the evil aura. 15 minutes. If you still haven't gotten the Sarira after 15 minutes, we will return to the Exorcist City by ourselves."
"Alright." After all, Helian Wei Wei needed someone with spiritual aura to suppress the invasion of the evil aura. Although His Highness was omnipotent, he did not have spiritual aura.
It would be best if the exorcists could buy some time for her. Helian Wei Wei knew that her babies could not be tainted by the evil aura at all. Otherwise, they would be completely demonized.
She would never let that happen!
Helian Wei Wei regained her composure before she shut her eyes and pondered upon the two-faced man's words.
She was allowed to ask three questions.
It seemed confusing. However, if she asked about the genuinity of each Sarira, she could vaguely figure out which one was the real Sarira.
However, he could also possibly be lying.
The ambiguity would certainly disrupt her decision-making.
Not only she would waste a question, the entire process would also become more chaotic. Eventually, she would eventually pick the wrong Sarira and the real Sarira would undergo self-destruction.
Therefore, she must first overcome this hiccup if she wanted to find the real Sarira!
All of a sudden, Helian Wei Wei opened her eyes. Her eyes were shimmering as an idea struck her. She had to find out which face was telling the truth and which was telling lies.
"I want to make my guess now!" She stared at the two-faced man with an ingenuous expression.
The two-faced man laughed and replied, "That's great. I've never met a forthright person like you. Do you not want to take some time and reconsider your decision?"
"That's not necessary." Helian Wei Wei's face was calm as usual, but she could not hide the brilliance that was glowing in her eyes.
After she decided to start her challenge, the two-faced man turned around and looked at Helian Wei Wei with Gautama Buddha's kind and peaceful face. "In that case, you may start with your first question."
Helian Wei Wei looked at the exorcists who were casting spells beside her. Then, she pointed at Zhuge Yun and asked in a distinctive voice, "Is he a human or a demon?"
Everyone was dumbstruck upon listening to the question.
Zhuge Yun, who was still trying to cast the spell, looked at Helian Wei Wei in confusion. Instantly, his eyes turned fiery as he questioned Helian Wei Wie furiously, "Brother Wei, are you suspecting me? Do you think that I'm strange? I swear that there's nothing odd about me!"
"I know." Helian Wei Wei put on a purposeful smile as though she was scheming. "I ask this question only because I never suspect you."
Fl.u.s.tered, Zhuge Yun was at a loss of words. "Brother Wei, you are only given three chances to ask questions. You're wasting one of them for no reason!"
All the other exorcists found Helian Wei Wei's first question absurd as well.
Helian Wei Wei did not bother to explain. Instead, she continued to stare at the peaceful Buddha. "So, what is your answer?"
The Gautama Buddha apparently had not expected this question from Helian Wei Wei. He paused briefly before he answered in his usual peaceful tone, "Demon."
"Very well." Helian Wei Wei's lips curled upward as her plan had worked out. "I see."
The face with the Gautama Buddha is telling lies.
Then, the face of Bodhisattva must be telling the truth!
As soon as they heard the answer, everyone immediately understood the reasoning behind Helian Wei Wei's question.
She's trying to determine which face is telling the truth and which face is telling lies.
She's so intelligent!
She is a genius!
Chapter 796 - Swallowing The Sarira
There was no way for the exorcists to describe their current feelings.
They looked at Helian Wei Wei with their eyes full of shock and admiration.
Old Li was thrilled. It's been a few centuries, no one has ever taken anything out from the royal tomb, not to mention the Sarira of the master.
Phoenix Girl is supposed to be the only person who is capable of doing this.
At least that was what Old Li thought.
But now… Old Li turned to gaze at Helian Wei Wei.
Without any hesitation, she asked the second question succinctly, "Great. Then, is the first Sarira real or fake?"
This time, the face that was facing Helian Wei Wei was Bodhisattva with a gently knitted brows. He sounded different from Gautama Buddha. He replied, "It's fake."
Bodhisattva tells the truth, so she only needs to confirm one of the two remaining Sariras.
Helian Wei Wei squinted before she gestured at the second Sarira. "What about this one?"
"It's real." The Gautama Buddha turned to look at her with an expression peaceful as ever. "Sir, all your three questions have been answered. Please make your choice now."
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nbsp; Helian Wei Wei chuckled and looked into Gautama Buddha's eyes. "I choose the third Sarira."
"Sir, are you sure? I have told you that the second Sarira is the real one." Gautama Buddha chanted Amitabha before he shook his head. "You'll regret it."
"I repeat, I will choose the third one, give me the Sarira," Helian Wei Wei spoke with a soft tone but imposing manner.
"It seems that you are very certain with your choice." Both Gautama Buddha and Bodhisattva smiled at Helian Wei Wei after they saw her resolute gaze.
The two-faced man rose into the air while the soil and dust whirled in the wind. The Light of Buddha, that could touch every being in the world, was emitted from the body of the two-faced man and shone on Helian Wei Wei, one beam after another. Her white shirt and green robes turned into radiant gold under the Light of Buddha. Just like the coronation of the King, sanskrit resonated across the graveyard as they were swamped by warm and serene sunlight.
"I have waited for you for centuries. Finally I meet the destined one. I didn't expect to see an old acquaintance. Haha. Back then, you mingled into the human world with Dharma Bones. Now it's time to return your Buddhist Gospel to you. Amitabha."
As he ended his words, the two-faced man collapsed.
The Sarira that was glowing in the Light of Buddha landed on Helian Wei Wei's hand.
She did not understand many of his words.
What does he mean when he said that I mingled into the human world with Dharma Bones?
Why am I his old acquaintance?
There was only one way to explain his words — she knew this Master in her previous life.
However, none of these was important as she had acquired the Sarira.
Almost without hesitation, Helian Wei Wei swallowed the Sarira in her hand.
At this moment, countless creatures in the rolling river were revived before they rushed out of the river.
Under the Light of Buddha, the Golden Lotuses blossomed.
The evil spirits from the netherworld, as though they were restrained, withdrew their claws. However, they could not suppress the crimson malevolence in their eyes.