Chapter 57: The Witch’s Body No Longer Changes

Overlap.

Interweave.

Mix.

Under Xu Xi’s watchful gaze, Cressa successfully woke up, breaking free from her occasional comatose state of chaos.

But the matter doesn’t end here.

As soon as the magic circle is removed and the effects of the Spirit-Clearing Herb wear off, the clash between order and chaos will still plunge Cressa back into unconsciousness.

We must solve the problem quickly during this time.

“Cressa, listen to your instincts, relax your mind and guide it.”

“If something feels off, tell me immediately.”

Xu Xi instructed from the side.

Standing guard just in case.

“Yes, Mentor,” the Witch obediently replied, her face still pale, lacking the healthy rosy glow of before, exuding a fragile beauty.

Guiding her spiritual energy, calming the bloodline within her body.

Using her own will to create a buffer zone between the two.

Allowing water and fire to coexist.

Allowing god and demon to merge.

Allowing spirit and body to harmonize perfectly.

With Xu Xi’s help, and through the wisdom of mortals providing the guidance, Cressa stumbled along, guiding the two forces to interweave within her body.

Finally, balance was born.

Xu Xi clearly saw that the Witch’s black and gold eyes were slowly calming down, no longer as terrifyingly vivid as before.

Black at the core, gold as the ring.

The black part was like a starry sea, with faint glimmers of light, hiding infinite unknowns and mysteries.

The serene yet brilliant golden part was indescribably noble, a ring binding the stars, firmly locking the dark starry sea.

The only oddity was.

In the very center of her calm eyes, there was an almost imperceptible gap, preventing the black and gold from fully merging, as if something was still missing.

But this did not hinder the Witch’s ascension and transformation.

The hollow gaze of emotional deficiency.

The calm expression devoid of joy or sorrow.

A scene that was once all too familiar now felt completely different, reminding Xu Xi of the God of Light he had once seen.

“Divinity…”

“No, even beyond that.”

Xu Xi couldn’t help but marvel, the Witch, perfectly balanced in body and spirit, harmonizing chaos and order, was destined to surpass the gods in her future achievements.

But before that.

She still needed a long time to develop.

When the time comes, the miracle of surpassing the gods will shock the entire world.

“Mentor…”

“Am I… am I okay now?”

A calm voice filled with confusion and hesitation.

Cressa sat on the magic stone slab, looking at her hands, then at Xu Xi’s face, full of helplessness.

Even as a miracle surpassing the gods, even after accomplishing an unprecedented feat, the Witch’s first instinct in any situation was still to turn to the person she trusted most.

Her eyes, like a clear mirror, reflected Xu Xi’s figure.

“Yes, you’re fine now, Cressa.”

Xu Xi reassured her.

Gently taking the Witch’s cold hand.

Using his own hand to pass a bit of warmth to her.

“You’ve worked hard, Cressa. It must have been tough staying here all this time. Now, we can go home together,” Xu Xi said softly, gently leading the Witch by the hand, taking her out of the meditation room.

In Xu Xi’s heart, the meditation room wasn’t a home, just a place for training and emergencies.

He wanted to bring Cressa back into the sunlight.

To let the tormented Cressa enjoy warmth and food.

“I…”

The girl seemed to want to say something, but in the end, she said nothing.

Just silently tightened her grip on Xu Xi’s hand, following closely behind, stepping in his shadow as they moved forward.

“Wherever you are, that is my home.”

These were the words the Witch kept hidden in her heart, never spoken aloud.

…

After leaving the meditation room, Xu Xi personally cooked a lavish meal for Cressa, who had fully regained consciousness.

The girl originally had little appetite.

But Xu Xi’s cooking was exceptionally tempting.

So, without realizing it, she ended up eating two-thirds of the meal.

This was far beyond her usual appetite.

Cressa was utterly bewildered.

She didn’t understand why her appetite had suddenly grown so large.

Xu Xi observed all this: “It seems Cressa’s demon bloodline is activating, her body is evolving and transforming, naturally requiring more sustenance.”

Thinking this, Xu Xi smiled and comforted Cressa, telling her not to worry.

The fusion of demon and god, this was a path no one had ever walked before.

The physical changes were just the first step.

In the time to come.

Cressa would likely display even more, even more incredible, even mind-boggling peculiarities.

…

[You successfully saved the Witch and created a miracle surpassing all]

[Balancing order, balancing chaos, even balancing the world]

[You can’t imagine what kind of storm the Witch will stir up in this world when she grows up, perhaps she will become someone who surpasses all]

[You envision such a future, smiling as you prepare a feast for the Witch, who quickly devours it, stuffing herself]

[The next day, you examine the now-normal Witch]

[You are amazed to find that the Witch’s already extraordinary magical talent has received a terrifying boost, no less than the wisdom of mortals, perhaps even more exaggerated]

[Not only that, the Witch’s frail body is also growing stronger, though her appearance hasn’t changed, her inner self has transcended humanity, from now on, you no longer need to worry about the Witch catching a cold or fever]

[You are happy, and relieved]

[All along, you’ve been worried about Cressa’s safety, feeling her strength wasn’t enough to protect herself]

[But the Witch’s new changes have completely put your mind at ease]

[With a light and joyful heart, you live with Cressa in the City of Warge, full of hope for the future, feeling that you and the Witch can hide away in Warge for a long time, until you both possess even greater strength]

[Two years later, an incident involving the Witch slightly ruffles your peaceful life]

Simulation Year Thirteen.

Xu Xi, 27 years old, Cressa, 19 years old.

The passage of time inevitably leaves its mark on the body.

Even though Xu Xi possesses life magic, his body brimming with vitality, his face, his body, his limbs, still bear the slight traces of time’s passage, a touch of maturity and wear.

This is only natural.

And normal.

But Cressa is different, the 19-year-old Witch still maintains the appearance of her 17-year-old self from two years ago.

Though due to better nutrition and some physical training, her figure has filled out a bit, there’s no doubt, Cressa’s body has stopped growing.

Forever frozen at 17.

“Longevity?”

“Or perhaps, immortality…”

In the courtyard of the City of Warge, Xu Xi, dressed in a wide mage robe, gazed at the flowers withering in the wind, feeling a sense of wonder, but not too surprised.

After all, long ago, Cressa’s lifespan far exceeded his.

Now.

It’s just that the gap of hundreds or thousands of years.

Has been stretched into an infinite eternity.

For mortals, equally unattainable.