Chapter 1128 - 375: Healing (2)

Xi Chi’s face was incredibly grim.

Last time, when he forcibly awakened his grandfather, the Xu family’s patriarch still had some lingering intelligence thanks to his powerful will.

Xi Chi quickly informed the elder about the current situation of the Xu Family, then discussed the plan to address the coming challenges.

Back then.

The elder had warned that if he were awakened again, he might lose control and embark on a killing spree.

And now, it had indeed happened!

Roar!

The elder roared skyward and just as he was about to leave his spot, a figure with an inscrutable expression emerged above his head.

His right hand hovered gently over the elder’s head, releasing a torrent of golden energy that flooded into the elder’s body.

In a split second, the elder’s roar abruptly ceased. His jet-black pupils gradually lightened, and the rage-filled, murderous gaze regained a measure of clarity.

However, this clarity alternated with ferocity, unable to settle down.

"Don’t hesitate, continue!"

"If we can’t awaken him, even I won’t be able to help." Lin Zheyu said in a deep voice.

Xi Chi’s body trembled, but he snapped back to reality, a burst of joy spreading across his face.

Without hesitation, he rushed forward again, grabbing the golden needle piercing the elder’s brow, resuming the unfinished operation.

Previously, Xi Chi had only awakened the elder’s surface will, failing to fully revive him.

Such a small amount of sentience was powerless against the demonic will, leading to an instant loss of control, falling into the depths of the demonic influence.

With Xi Chi’s actions, the elder’s eyes gradually lost their ferocity and murderous intent, becoming clearer and more rational.

"Enough, it’s sufficient now."

A hoarse voice rang out, and a gentle force nudged Xi Chi, whose pale face was evident, softly away.

Pfft~~

Xi Chi’s body went limp, collapsing to the ground, drenched in sweat.

Seeing the elder regain consciousness and clarity, Lin Zheyu retracted his hand, took a step back, and stood aside, battle-ready.

"I, Xi Ruchen, greet Mr. Xiao. Thank you for your assistance this time, or I might not have awakened, completely succumbing to the demonic will."

The elder weakly raised his hand, cupping it to thank Lin Zheyu.

After being forcibly awakened by Xi Chi last time, Xi Chi informed him about his plan to invite a demonic cultivator to help alleviate the issue of demonic will invasion.

The moment Xi Ruchen regained clarity, he realized the identity of this seemingly ordinary man before him.

He was the demonic cultivator ally invited by his grandson, Xiao Zhe.

"It was nothing."

Lin Zheyu kept an indifferent expression and asked lightly, "Shall we begin?"

"Certainly."

"I know what to do, rest assured. I will completely open my sea of consciousness to you, allowing you to do as you see fit."

"However, the demonic will has already taken shape, forming a spirit demon within my sea of consciousness. Please be cautious."

Xi Ruchen said gravely.

The so-called spirit demon had emerged after the demonic will eroded his spirit and soul, a presence akin to the Heart Demon within the eroded parts of his soul.

Later on, Xi Ruchen used a secret technique, attempting to forcibly peel away these eroded segments of his spirit and soul to solve the issue of demonic will invasion.

Unfortunately, he failed.

Even after peeling away the eroded parts of his soul, the demonic will continued to incessantly erode his remaining soul.

His situation not only failed to improve but became increasingly dire.

"A spirit demon?"

"How powerful is it?"

Lin Zheyu inquired.

That was, after all, within the other party’s sea of consciousness. If the spirit demon’s power was too great, he might hesitate to proceed with the transaction.

"Around the Early Stage of Golden Elixir."

"But because the spirit demon originates from the same source as me, I cannot cause it any harm."

"But rest assured, I will assist in suppressing the spirit demon when the time comes."

Xi Ruchen’s tone was somewhat weak, and a deeply-rooted, brutal killing intent momentarily surged in his eyes, which he forcibly suppressed.

Despite such a brief awakening, he was already struggling to hold on.

This demonstrated how critical Xi Ruchen’s predicament had become.

"Alright!"

"It’s not that I distrust the Xu Family, but while employing the secret technique, full concentration is required, and there must be no distractions."

"So, I must ask you to leave this chamber; do not enter without my notice."

Lin Zheyu glanced at Xi Chi, speaking calmly.

"Alright."

Xi Chi glanced at his grandfather, and seeing him nod, he agreed to it.

He decisively turned around, body swaying slightly, and left the chamber.

With a thought, Lin Zheyu sent a wisp of phantasmal energy from his hand, embedding it in the candle flame by the door.

Then, with a rumbling sound, to Xi Ruchen’s astonished eyes, the chamber doors slowly closed.

"Your expertise in the Array Dao is quite impressive!"

Xi Ruchen remarked, surprised.

He knew very well how exquisite the array of this chamber was; even if someone else found their way inside, they wouldn’t be able to find the switch for opening or closing the chamber.

Much less discern the method to close it.

Yet this Mr. Xiao managed to not only find the position but also figure out how to close the chamber within such a short presence inside.

Such ability was truly astonishing.

Before Lin Zheyu could respond.

Xi Ruchen chuckled and shook his head, "It’s to be expected; if not for being someone who cultivates in the Array Dao, why would there be any interest in the Celestial Derivation Sect’s Array Dao exchange convention."

The Celestial Derivation Sect’s Array Dao exchange is renowned in the Cultivation Realm.

But it only attracts cultivators of the Array Dao and holds little interest for other cultivators.

Cultivators who are unfamiliar with the Array Dao find no purpose in participating in such an exchange.