Chapter Sixty: An Attempt
What is she doing? Self-harm?
Qing Ji, with his arms crossed, watched from a distance as Luxianbei sat cross-legged on a scorched patch of earth in the valley, eyes closed.
I don’t know.
Xuan Ying Luo Fu shook her head and set up a small table not far behind Qing Ji, skillfully arranging various tea utensils, and then boiled a kettle of water using a portable stove.
It seems she is trying to activate the Spirit Seals… I don’t really understand.
“Huh? Activating Spirit Seals?” Qing Ji frowned in confusion.
He couldn’t understand Luxianbei’s motive, nor why she would want to take such risks.
However, he quickly realized one thing—as an uninformed bystander, he and Xuan Ying Luo Fu should keep their distance from Luxianbei.
Suddenly, a familiar fluctuation of spirit energy invaded Qing Ji’s perception, causing his right eyelid to twitch violently.
A wave of spirit energy, infused with the power of the White-Armed Giant, was aggressively approaching.
Before he could react, he turned to Xuan Ying Luo Fu and shouted, “Not good!” and then was met with an overwhelming whiteness.
It was as if countless brilliant silver points, radiating a sense of destruction, filled the valley almost instantaneously, like a galaxy crashing down from the vast expanse of the universe. In a daze, it seemed as if a nebula had reached its end, with celestial bodies undergoing a final explosion, fierce flames surging abruptly from within the silver points.
There were no deafening booms; it was as if sound had been disassembled.
In the haunting silence, the things in the valley collapsed swiftly, reduced to dust with a terrifying tremor.
An astonishing heatwave spread, transforming the valley into a furnace. The soil and stones boiled like thick brown soup!
Moments later, as the dust settled,
Qing Ji adjusted his tattered clothing, which was almost fit for rags, while Xuan Ying Luo Fu gathered the shattered table and tea utensils, casting their gaze toward Luxianbei, who lay in the valley, charred black, writhing in pain.
Are you alright?
Qing Ji’s mouth twitched as he withdrew his gaze and glanced at Xuan Ying Luo Fu.
Xuan Ying Luo Fu shook her head. “Thank you for your concern, Ancestor, but I’m fine.”
Qing Ji nodded and frowned again as he looked at the motionless Luxianbei.
I knew it! Trying to visualize two Spirit Seals simultaneously simply wouldn’t work! No one has ever done that before, or if they did, no one has lived to tell the tale… Qing Ji thought.
In his view, if it were him and he successfully visualized two Spirit Seals at the same time, he would certainly want to share his insights and experiences.
Completing an unprecedented feat without boasting about it to others? What’s the point of that?
About two hours ago.
After ending a conversation with an online lecher, Luxianbei closed the chat app and, along with her backup phone, returned to the God Realm Prototype, seeking a remote valley away from the city, ready to start something.
Using the Ten Thousand Wolf Spirit Seal to activate the ailing North Spirit Seal, she wasn’t just thinking about it; she believed it to be feasible and was determined to give it a try.
This inspiration came after she learned from Proxy Player Sister that the core of the Mythical Witch’s urban legend might be able to activate the North Spirit Seal.
It likely had to do with the legends of the White-Armed Giant and Lilith circulating widely in M Country. The White Wolf Spirit Seal, like the core of the Mythical Witch’s urban legend, also hadn’t fallen into a weakened state, and using Lilith’s powers to activate the North Spirit Seal—unless Lilith’s residual consciousness agreed, the North Spirit Seal certainly wouldn’t acquiesce.
The two powers, since entering this body, had been in a state of mutual discord, just like two rival girls forced into the same room; they would likely start with strange and mysterious behavior before exploding into arguments, pulling hair, and ultimately turning their wrath together to destroy whoever caused the conflict.
Thus, it was most appropriate to try with the White Wolf Spirit Seal.
Not only because both are Spirit Seals and have similar operational methods, but also due to the power of the White-Armed Giant, which had the might to slay gods.
Having the power capable of subduing mythological species should lead to normal operation, right? Luxianbei thought slyly. However, when the attempt began, she realized she might have underestimated the complexity of the situation.
The valley was silent and deserted.
Sitting cross-legged on a sudden rock beside the gorge, she closed her eyes and focused her mind, recalling the scene from the “Canine Hunter’s Expedition” while visualizing internally.
Before long, Luxianbei entered a state, with familiar images surfacing in her mind.
A vast grassland, resembling a green ocean, surged in tumult under the winds’ manipulation.
The night was deep, thick fog rising from unseen places, wafting against the blade-like grass.
Moonlight streamed through the clouds, casting a faint silver glow on the pale mist.
Magnificent, robust wolves, seemingly formed from the thick fog, appeared quietly, carrying a faint smell of bl**d, walking slowly and steadily until they stopped before Luxianbei.
Luxianbei tilted her head, raised a hand, and pointed at the wolf’s nose, softly calling out, “White Puppy, sit!”
“Woof!” As if responding to Luxianbei, the wolf barked and obediently sat down, wagging its thick tail and playfully panting.
Luxianbei “…”
Why did the atmosphere suddenly feel off?
A strong sense of déjà vu flooded her. There wouldn’t be any problems, right?
A little girl and a dog merging together—could it really yield good results?
Luxianbei pondered, gently placing her hand on the large head of the White Puppy, ruffling its fur, and softly said, “Good puppy, let’s play a fun game together later, okay?”
“Woof! Woof!”
“Okay, good dog!” Luxianbei nodded. “Here’s how the game works: when I count to three, you’ll perform some simple actions… How about that? Isn’t it interesting?”
“Woof?” The White Puppy barked once, a look of confusion in its eyes.
It seemed to be asking, “I’m just a dog. How can I understand what you’re saying?”
Uh, it’s okay if you don’t understand! Luxianbei said expressionlessly, “Just follow my instructions later.”
After a pause, she added, “It might hurt a little, so bear with it.”
It was unclear whether she was speaking to the White Puppy or comforting herself, who was about to bear immense suffering.
“Woof?!”
“Great!” Luxianbei nodded in satisfaction.
Though she wasn’t sure of the exact meaning of the White Puppy’s bark, let’s assume it agreed!
Immediately, Luxianbei stepped forward, climbed onto the White Puppy’s back, then leaned down, pressing her whole body against the dog’s bristly fur, closing her eyes as she began to recall the figure of the North Spirit.
Then, she cautiously guided the spirit energy produced by the White Wolf Spirit Seal into the North Spirit Seal.
In the next moment, a familiar sensation suddenly struck her.
Luxianbei felt as though she might explode, as the power of the White Wolf Spirit Seal burst forth unreservedly from within her, the destructive force crushing every inch of her being into agony, her bones and organs crying out in lamentation, on the verge of rupture.
Just as she felt her insides were going to be crushed into dust, scorching flames ignited from deep within her eyes, quickly spreading to every corner of her body.
Under the night sky, the fiery-haired girl was lying on the back of the godly white wolf.
Looking out over the seemingly endless grassland, she saw the green wild grass wilting visibly, as if it had been drained of all moisture instantaneously.
In the blink of an eye, the entire grassland turned to golden hues.
Then,
“Whoosh!”
Fire blazed forth, seemingly igniting from nowhere. Burning grass flew into the air, soaring up like a swarm of butterflies dancing across the sky.
In a matter of breaths, the grassland transformed into a sea of flames.
Luxianbei teetered on the edge of collapse, roaring out in excruciating pain. However, the White Puppy beneath her, before she could even let out a cry, released a haunting howl that pierced the heavens.
“Awooo!”
In a surreal moment, a girl enveloped in flames appeared before her.
It was just like the first time Luxianbei successfully visualized the North Spirit.
For a brief instant, she truly believed she had succeeded. Too easy…
Almost too incredible to be true.
It was like reaching the final boss and easily dispatching it the moment they met.
However, she overlooked a brutal reality—final bosses often have second, or even third phases.
The state of successfully activating the North Spirit Seal with the White Wolf Spirit Seal lasted for less than a second; the spirit energy derived from the “God” and the “God-Slaying Giant” began to clash, erupting into an indescribable shockwave.
Instantly, the familiar pain of having one’s body crushed spread throughout her entire being, invoking sensations akin to flooding through her nerves and circulatory system.
It was like pouring alcohol into a gasoline engine, forcing it a short distance before it blew out its cylinder.
Unlike before, this time it also brought intense burning sensations.
Instantly shattered and carbonized… Huacheng’s torturous talents did not just excel in tormenting others; they were top-notch at inflicting pain on oneself as well.
When Luxianbei awoke, she opened her eyes and saw Qing Ji. “How do you feel?” Qing Ji rolled his eyes, waited two seconds, and seeing her silent, began to chide, “Visualizing two Spirit Seals at once? How could you even think of that!
I recently read a novel where a fool practiced two conflicting cultivation methods simultaneously. Guess what happened? He exploded!”
…
Luxianbei hesitated, wanting to say something.
“I understand! I understand!” Qing Ji patted Luxianbei’s shoulder, speaking earnestly, “Who hasn’t been young and reckless, thinking they’re unique in this world?
But at your age, isn’t it about time to recognize that you’re not the protagonist? Don’t always do foolish things; be a good example for Yuying.”
Halfway through his words, he heard Luxianbei’s voice, and Qing Ji’s speech cut off abruptly.
“Although I didn’t succeed…” Luxianbei said with a weak breath.
“But you didn’t fail either; it’s as if you’ve grasped a bit of insight.”
Qing Ji’s mouth twitched, and after pondering for two seconds, said earnestly, “Tell me about it; perhaps I can help…”
