In the ruins of the Divine Palace.

Lin Xiyue's nerves were stretched taut, her face full of worry as she watched the distant figures of Xun Mi and Luo Xiu, uncertain of what would happen next. Still, she had absolute faith in Xun Mi. If Xun Mi said she had a way to make Luo Xiu recover, then she absolutely could.

BOOM.

Suddenly, Luo Xiu collapsed, clutching his head as he struggled frantically, as if enduring immense pain.

Seeing this, Lin Xiyue's expression froze. Then, she saw Xun Mi draw her sword and walk toward Luo Xiu.

Xun Mi regarded Luo Xiu with an indifferent gaze and said faintly, "It matters not that you are a god on high who sees all living beings as worthless. At this moment, you are nothing more than a soul for my sword."

"Sister Mi!"

"Don't!"

Lin Xiyue suddenly screamed, running toward them without a thought for her own safety. In that instant, she finally understood. This was horrifyingly different from what she had imagined. Xun Mi wasn't trying to save Luo Xiu—she was trying to kill him!

However, what happened next surpassed even that shock.

Luo Xiu, who had been writhing on the ground, abruptly shot to his feet. He snatched the sword from Xun Mi's hand and, without hesitation, plunged it into her heart.

Lin Xiyue froze mid-stride, staring blankly at the scene as tears welled in her eyes.

Luo Xiu and Xun Mi were the two most important people in her life.

...

Xun Mi's delicate body stiffened, her face turning deathly pale. The extreme pain made her brow furrow tightly.

"Why… why?" she gasped, looking at the "Luo Xiu" before her in utter disbelief.

Just a moment ago, she had destroyed Luo Xiu's soul! For anyone, the destruction of their soul meant certain death. Yet the monster before her was still alive, seemingly completely unaffected.

Dream and Asura threw his head back and laughed. He seemed to have guessed the source of her confusion. "To stop me," he began, "Luo Xiu was willing to place his life in your hands, afraid I would take control of his body and harm you."

"But you were both fools."

"What you just destroyed… was only Luo Xiu's soul, not mine."

"In fact, I should thank you. With Luo Xiu dead, I am finally, completely free."

"Consider your death my gift of gratitude!"

Xun Mi's beautiful eyes trembled. She clenched her teeth, her gaze fixed intently on Dream and Asura.

"You… you actually…"

Dream and Asura ripped the sword free and kicked Xun Mi's body aside, turning his gaze toward Lin Xiyue. At this point, Lin Xiyue was already overcome with tears. She had heard every word Dream and Asura spoke, and the horrifying truth settled in.

Dream and Asura looked calmly at Lin Xiyue and said, "Luo Xiu loved you deeply, but such disgusting emotions are a liability to me."

Lin Xiyue's eyes were bloodshot. She suddenly unleashed her full cultivation and roared, "Give Luo Xiu back to me!"

"Sorry, he's already dead, killed by this woman's own hands." Dream and Asura pointed his sword at Lin Xiyue. "But don't worry, I'll send you down to accompany him. You two are so deeply in love. It's only fitting you be reunited in the afterlife."

Just then, Watari Kagura flashed into existence, positioning herself in front of Lin Xiyue to face Dream and Asura.

Dream and Asura paused, scrutinizing Watari Kagura before him. He then glanced at the Evil Ancient God amidst the ruins. It was only then that he noticed the Evil Ancient God's body had dissolved into a black mist that was pouring into Watari Kagura.

"I didn't expect you to have this card left to play."

Watari Kagura's voice was hoarse. "This girl's body carries a bloodline similar to my own."

Dream and Asura sneered, "Then I don't mind killing you a second time."

Watari Kagura stared at him. "I don't know why those beings from the Cosmic Great Wall created a terrible monster like you, but you should not exist in this world."

Dream and Asura replied, "All that exists is justified. Besides, a god like you, formed from evil thoughts, has no right to say such things to me."

Watari Kagura retorted, "As you said, all existence is justified. My existence is justified. But you are different; you are merely a man-made accident."

Dream and Asura raised his sword, his voice echoing through The Void. "When I have killed every living being and only I remain between heaven and earth, there will be no accidents."

Watari Kagura drew the Demonic Blade Muramasa. "Words are futile. Let's fight!"

"You think you can cause trouble in that borrowed human shell?"

"Your sickly body isn't any better off!"

A great battle was about to erupt.

Heaven and earth shattered once again!

Master Ping, who had been waiting for the right moment, immediately sent Lin Xiyue, Xun Mi, and Mei Ji into the World Inside the Vase.

...

Inside the World Inside the Vase, Lin Xiyue was sobbing uncontrollably, clutching Xun Mi tightly.

"Sister Mi! Sister Mi, how are you?"

Xun Mi's life force was gradually fading. It was only her formidable Emperor Realm cultivation that allowed her to barely hold on. Master Ping had already tried many methods and had generously used numerous cherished treasures, but it was all to no avail. For a mortal who suffered an attack from a god, death was certain. The Sword Qi that had entered her body was not merely Sword Qi; it was also the Power of Laws, signifying death itself.

Master Ping sighed. "I'm sorry, Xun Mi. Your death is certain. If you have any last words, you should tell Xi Yue now."

Hearing this, Xun Mi slowly opened her eyes and reached out to gently caress Lin Xiyue's face.

"Xi Yue… I'm sorry. Sister Mi… can't walk with you any further."

Lin Xiyue bit her lower lip, her body trembling.

Xun Mi offered a faint smile. "From now on, you are… the Nine Yin Great Emperor."

Lin Xiyue's head was bowed, her body shaking uncontrollably as tears streamed down her face.

"Sister Mi, don't say anymore…"

Xun Mi continued, "About Luo Xiu… I'm so sorry I didn't tell you the truth. Do you remember when we first met, I told you about… the sword created by the Six Emperors to end the world?"

She added, "The sword in Luo Xiu's hands is that very blade, and he is its Sword Master. When he decided to draw the sword, he likely foresaw what would happen. That's why he voluntarily let me place a Divine Consciousness Forbidden on him, entrusting his life to me… He was afraid of losing his sanity and harming you, so he wanted me to stop him at the crucial moment."

"Unfortunately, in the end, we both miscalculated."

"Xi Yue, Luo Xiu is dead. The man out there now… is Asura. You must… stop him."

"…"

A deep silence fell over the World Inside the Vase. Xun Mi slowly closed her eyes, her last wisp of life force dissipating like an extinguished candle. Lin Xiyue cradled her body, weeping silently.

Master Ping sighed. "Xi Yue, Luo Xiu is… There's nothing we can do now. I should send you back to Earth."

Lin Xiyue stood up and wiped away her tears.

"I will stop this demon from plaguing the world."

"But not now," Master Ping said.

Just then, a crimson Sword Light split The Void. Dream and Asura staggered out from the spatial rift, appearing inside the World Inside the Vase.

"What?!" Master Ping exclaimed. "You actually managed to force your way in here!"

Dream and Asura ignored him, his gaze locked on Lin Xiyue. He was wracked with pain, and he desperately needed her.

"Lin Xiyue, I need your body!"

"No… it's this powerful, yet wretched body that needs you."

"The hell you will!" Master Ping cursed as two Dao Law God Chains instantly shot toward Dream and Asura.

A flash of bloody light erupted from Dream and Asura, shattering the chains. The next moment, he teleported in front of Lin Xiyue.

Before she could react, he pinned her to the ground and began tearing at her clothes.

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