Chapter 592 - 599: Remnant Soul’s Possession

’So it was all a lie!’

The shock rocked Fang Wei’s mind, and she violently spat out another mouthful of blood. The aura around her weakened and dwindled.

The Wordless Heavenly Scripture snorted coldly. A sudden flash of light shot directly toward Fang Wei.

"SPURT—"

Fang Wei stared in disbelief at her attacker, the Wordless Heavenly Scripture, completely overwhelmed by despair.

She had never imagined she would ultimately die at the hands of the Wordless Heavenly Scripture.

Fang Wei’s eyes widened. She convulsed and collapsed to the ground, all signs of life gone.

Song Wanning watched Fang Wei fall, her expression unchanging.

’So it seems the Wordless Heavenly Scripture has really set its sights on me,’ she realized.

"Little girl, what do you think? Is my sincerity enough for you?"

The voice of the Wordless Heavenly Scripture sounded again, this time a little closer to Song Wanning.

"I killed her for your sake, you know."

His voice took on a bewitching tone as he continued, "You’re different from her. I genuinely want to help you, to walk the path of ascension together."

"In the future, you will take me back to the Divine Realm, and we will rule it together. How does that sound?"

The Wordless Heavenly Scripture’s words were filled with grand ambition, sounding almost inspiring.

But Song Wanning just quirked her lips, looking at it as if it were an idiot.

"Are you sure you’ve even been to the Divine Realm?"

"What do you mean by that?"

The Wordless Heavenly Scripture paused for a second before continuing, "I am a Divine Artifact, forged by the Heavenly Gods themselves! What do you know?"

"Stick with me, and I can help you find more supreme treasures like the Bodhi Tree—treasures that could change your life. An opportunity this good won’t come again!"

Its words were dripping with pride.

The mockery in Song Wanning’s eyes deepened. She glanced at the Bodhi Fruit, not wanting to waste any more time on the Wordless Heavenly Scripture. "You’re nothing but a mere remnant soul, putting on a holy act," she said directly. "Did you really start to believe you’re a Divine Artifact?"

"And Heavenly Gods? Have you ever even seen one?"

She scoffed. ’Does this Wordless Heavenly Scripture really take me for a fool?’

At first, she had truly believed it was an extraordinary Magical Treasure that had gained sentience.

But after observing its methods, Song Wanning quickly determined that this was just some nasty old man who had been dead for a long time, putting on an act.

He had just happened to find this wordless book to use as a host body, which was how he had managed to deceive Fang Wei.

The moment her words fell, the Wordless Heavenly Scripture went silent. The air around them seemed to freeze.

After a few seconds, its sinister voice rang out. "How did you figure it out?"

’I thought my disguise was perfect,’ it wondered. ’How did Song Wanning see through it?’

’Back then, that woman Fang Wei believed me in a second and never doubted me, right up until her death.’

’This woman before me is clever indeed.’

"I not only know you’re just a wisp of a remnant soul, but I also know you were an Evil Cultivator in your past life."

A smile played on Song Wanning’s lips, but inwardly, her interest in the actual wordless book was growing.

The Dragon Spirit had told her that the wordless book possessed an incredibly dense Spiritual Power and was no ordinary object.

’This remnant soul was certainly lucky to find such a treasure to inhabit after death.’

"HAHAHA—"

Hearing this, the Wordless Heavenly Scripture burst into laughter as an earthy yellow light began to glow around it.

"I do like clever people like you. But so what?"

"Now that you’ve run into me, your good luck has run out! Hahaha..."

It let out a wild, arrogant laugh. Then, within the earthy yellow light radiating from its body, strange and bizarre patterns began to appear.

Song Wanning’s brow furrowed. She glanced at the symbols with curiosity, a plan already forming in her mind.

Wielding her Longsword, she charged toward the Wordless Heavenly Scripture.

The earthy yellow light and the light from her sword clashed violently, sending shockwaves blasting out in all directions.

Song Wanning grunted, her body flying backward at high speed. She only barely managed to stop herself more than a hundred meters away.

With a look of shock and apprehension, she stared at the Wordless Heavenly Scripture, tightened her grip on her Longsword, and charged at it again.

"Hahaha! I told you, running into me is the worst luck you could have! Hahaha..."

The Wordless Heavenly Scripture laughed maniacally again and launched an attack at Song Wanning.

After just a few exchanges, Song Wanning was already injured, forced back again and again. She looked to be in a sorry state.

The Wordless Heavenly Scripture’s eyes were filled with disdain. ’So what if she’s smart?’

’Her Cultivation and strength are her bottlenecks. The only way out for her is death.’

With that thought, it launched a ferocious assault on Song Wanning.

This time, the impact on Song Wanning was even greater. She was sent flying backward and crashed heavily to the ground.

With a look of anxiety and shock, she tried to scramble up. As soon as she managed to struggle to her feet, she turned and ran into the distance.

It was clear she was trying to escape.

"Hah. Still think you can run?"

The Wordless Heavenly Scripture chuckled, then let out a satisfied laugh and gave chase once more.

This time, however, it didn’t attack. Instead, it suddenly broke free from the Wordless Heavenly Scripture and shot swiftly into Song Wanning’s Sea of Consciousness.

As it was just a wisp of a soul, the moment it entered Song Wanning’s Sea of Consciousness, it was stunned by the vast, starry expanse within. That surprise quickly turned to elation.

"She’s the one I chose, all right! So much more promising than that woman, Fang Wei!"

The remnant soul’s face was alight with excitement as it surveyed the surrounding Sea of Consciousness, feeling utterly satisfied.

Back then, it was because he looked down on Fang Wei’s aptitude that he had remained hidden within the Wordless Heavenly Scripture, biding his time in the shadows.

He led Fang Wei to find treasures while simultaneously searching for a suitable host for possession.

Now, he had finally found a host that satisfied him. As long as the possession was successful, he could easily cultivate to the Mahayana Realm.

If he really pushed himself, he might even have a chance at ascension.

At this thought, the remnant soul’s heart began to beat faster, as if he could already see success beckoning to him.

But he soon realized something was wrong. ’Where is Song Wanning’s Divine Soul?’

"This is bad!!!"

The remnant soul instantly sensed that something was amiss. Its expression changed drastically, and without a second thought, it tried to rush out of the Sea of Consciousness.

But in the next second, a red barrier suddenly rose up within Song Wanning’s Sea of Consciousness—it was the Red Lotus Karmic Fire.

The Divine Nether Profound Fire also floated nearby, watching like a tiger stalking its prey.

The remnant soul immediately recoiled, its face turning incredibly ugly.

"You tricked me?"

It roared into the Sea of Consciousness, its face flushed red with humiliation and rage. It felt utterly disgraced.

Just moments ago, it had been making such arrogant threats, and now...

"How would I dare?"

Song Wanning’s Divine Soul slowly materialized within her Sea of Consciousness, staring at the remnant soul with a beaming smile.

The remnant soul before her had the appearance of a middle-aged man. He was thin, with a distinctly sinister and effeminate air about him.

He was currently glaring at her, face full of fury, with none of his previous arrogance.

From the beginning, Song Wanning had never intended to confront it head-on. After all, the Wordless Heavenly Scripture was a treasure, and with the remnant soul residing inside, it might have had some extraordinary tricks up its sleeve.

At the same time, she was also worried that her attacks could damage the Wordless Heavenly Scripture, and the loss would not be worth the gain.

Therefore, she had feigned injury from the start to lower its guard, deliberately luring it into her Sea of Consciousness.