Chapter 881 - 822: So My Answer Is You

Coconut’s figure swayed uncertainly as she fell from mid-air.

She hadn’t rested for days, not even stopping to recover. A Divine Gaze Realm cultivator traversing most of the Central Continent in such a short time was already extremely remarkable.

Especially when her final move was chasing across borders from the Southern Border.

She felt certain she wouldn’t mistake it, that familiar feeling couldn’t be wrong.

Coconut’s appearance was noticed not only by Han Yu but by a group of formidable beings, as she brazenly entered the battlefield.

Because she finally saw that face.

The shattered Dharma Aspect of Golden Cicada lay on the ground, a hole made by Wujiu in his chest that refused to heal, Yi Xian slumbering within, his face filled with agony, his body covered in blood and wounds old and new, with not a patch of unmarred skin.

Coconut shed tears at just a glance.

Silent sobs as she rushed into the Dharma Aspect, looking at that face which had become somewhat unfamiliar, squatting down with her mouth covered, not daring to cry out loud.

The Golden Cicada, meant to be asleep, felt an inexplicable tremor at this moment, slowly awakening, and at a glance saw that face with its lowered head, features obscured.

Suddenly, a flash of insight illuminated his mind, and a scene emerged.

It was the last meeting between Yi Xian and Coconut, the moment they brushed past each other.

Coconut also had her head down, not daring to show her face.

The image in his mind finally became clear now.

"So...my answer is you!"

Golden Cicada spoke hoarsely, his voice like a broken bellows.

It was her!

It really was her!

It could only be her!

At this moment, these three sentences inexplicably surfaced deep in Golden Cicada’s heart.

Coconut suddenly froze, wiping her tears in a panic, hastily trying to pull him out.

"Don’t bother, I can’t come out, this is part of me now."

Golden Cicada shook his head, Coconut’s attempt akin to dismemberment; he was now the heart of the Dharma Aspect, impossible to separate.

He was different.

"Then get up, let’s go."

Coconut spoke with tears in her voice, unaware of what had happened to Yi Xian, not caring.

She only cared about the other’s heavily wounded body.

"Why would they do this to you..."

"Why would they treat you this way."

Golden Cicada listened to the crying, his heart inexplicably wrenched, ultimately asking hoarsely.

"Who am I really?"

Yi Xian had once asked this question too.

Now Golden Cicada asked the same.

Coconut wiped her eyes and resolutely replied.

"You are Yi Xian, a loose cultivator from the Central Continent, always have been, always will be."

"Then...who are you?"

Coconut instantly froze, overwhelming panic welling in her heart, Yi Xian no longer recognized her.

But she quickly regained composure, forcing a smile, "I’m Coconut, the girl who cried outside Northern Border City."

For some reason, as she spoke these words, a matching scene instantly appeared in Golden Cicada’s mind.

Not only that, memories from the past began to emerge, flooding his mind in an instant.

If his cultivation had been forcibly heightened, if he were Golden Cicada, ordinary cultivators might have gone crazy from this wave of memories.

Golden Cicada’s gaze gradually softened, his eyes reflecting thoughts of reminiscence, envy, complexity, and more.

"No matter who you are, being my answer is already enough!"

After a long time, he slowly spoke again.

Who Coconut was no longer mattered, only this moment mattered.

"Golden Cicada!"

At this time, Di Liuxin’s voice rang out again; Golden Cicada’s expression changed and he waved his hand, pulling Coconut behind him, barely managing to fill the hole in his chest before slowly allowing the Dharma Aspect to rise.

He intended to strike, but ultimately, he was just a small cultivator, less than an ant, not worth striking.

But Golden Cicada’s mission was not complete; now, with Yama Hall in total defeat, only the Array remained to be completely absorbed by Golden Cicada’s power, then used by the Celestial Dao Sect.

He ordered without hesitation, "Quickly go and absorb the Array."

Having heard this, Golden Cicada remained still, suddenly speaking moments later.

"If I absorb the Array, will I die?"

Di Liuxin and Jiang Xinyuan both froze, never expecting Golden Cicada to ask such a question.

Especially Jiang Xinyuan, who couldn’t help but sneer as he spoke.

"You are already dead, an artifact, something we created, life and death are not your concern, following the creator’s will is."

"No, I am not dead, I am human."

Golden Cicada spoke emphatically from within the Dharma Aspect, continuing, "I cannot die now."

Because after he found the answer, he suddenly became afraid of death.

An absurd feeling simultaneously arose in both of them, as if they were hearing the biggest joke ever.

Di Liuxin didn’t even bother to speak any nonsense, directly chanting and counting spells.

Almost as if sensing something, Golden Cicada’s expression changed, and his entire body began to uncontrollably rise, once again moving towards the array.

But this time, he did not fall asleep; instead, he watched helplessly as he was manipulated.

Perhaps it was at this moment that he finally realized his place.

From beginning to end, he was merely a tool deprived of freedom!

The enormous mouth on the Dharma Aspect pierced into the center of the array once again, and a constant stream of power was transferred back into Golden Cicada through the Dharma Aspect, eroding him with a chilling force.

It even clashed with his inherently fierce nature, causing his expression to gradually become hideous.

Pain, torment, these sensations constantly ravaged his will, until he emitted shrill cries.

At this moment, he even wished he could remain unconscious.

Suddenly, a pair of creamy white hands tightly embraced him, and his headache-ridden head rested against a warm chest, yet tears continuously dripped from the shiny, smooth surface of his head.

Coconut saw the agony on the other’s face but dared not make any sound while crying.

"Why do this to me!"

She abruptly let out a choked sob.

Golden Cicada inexplicably felt a sense of guilt.

He thought she was scared.

Yet Coconut continued to sob softly, "Why make me watch helplessly."

Golden Cicada’s guilt only grew stronger.

This wasn’t something she should have been involved with, but she still came.

"Should I act?"

The Artifact Spirit turned its head, somewhat unwilling, for despite being in the Sea of Consciousness, it could still perceive everything.

Especially Han Yu.

This was the first time the Artifact Spirit could no longer bear it and asked proactively, not to hinder.

It always felt Han Yu had changed, yet failed to realize it had too.

"It wrenches my heart, you know?"

Lovesick fools are always emotional, damn it.

Han Yu clenched his teeth, his fists tightened and veins bulging, yet ultimately he shook his head.

"Wait a little longer!"

At this moment, the Artifact Spirit resembled the old Han Yu, grumbling aloud.

"If you wait longer, they will all die."

"I know, but I’m waiting for the opportunity."

Han Yu sighed helplessly; things were not the same as before, when sheer will could solve everything.

Now if he persisted stubbornly, his head could be smashed.

The Artifact Spirit couldn’t understand what Han Yu was waiting for, with no sight of Yama Hall’s people, what more could change?

"Something, the Blood Ignition and Soul Burning should be used once more!"

Han Yu suddenly spoke.

At the moment Yuan Rong flew out, he still sensed a trace of Yuan Rong’s remaining breath, meaning he wasn’t thoroughly dead.

Since he wasn’t thoroughly dead, then Blood Ignition and Soul Burning could be used.

Just as Han Yu finished speaking, elsewhere on a chaotic ground, a piece of flesh started writhing, and the speed of writhing increased, until eventually, the entire piece of flesh stood upright.

Brilliance kept flickering, while a terrifying aura spread endlessly.

Han Yu’s heart stirred, turning his head to look in horror towards that spot.

He expected Yuan Rong to be vastly different this time, yet still underestimated the power of Pills.

After all, who would deliberately seek death upon consuming such Pills, even if they did, who would die so many times?

Yuan Rong undeniably pushed the effect of Pills to its limit.

Ninefold reinforcement, the mere thought was terrifying!

Besides Han Yu, those from the Celestial Dao Sect also noticed Yuan Rong’s movements.

Di Liuxin and Jiang Xinyuan wore expressions of horror, this aura belonged to Yuan Rong, who was believed dead.

Where did such terrifying power come from?

Before the two could react, a Dharma Aspect five hundred feet tall soared, stunning everyone present.

"Die!"

At this moment, Yuan Rong stood within the Dharma Aspect, in a state similar to Golden Cicada before, with the Dharma Aspect seeming part of his body, then he roared incoherently.

Witnessing this, Han Yu shook his head; it was right not to leave the Pills, this was too eerie, certainly Yuan Rong now lacked all reason.

Indeed, he had no reason left, now Yuan Rong was driven solely by one obsession, to kill Di Liuxin or Jiang Xinyuan.

Hence, he attacked no one else, only striking at the two.

The enormous palm resembled a sky curtain, turning everything dark, with infinite killing intent...