Sky Society, Region of Wind.
"""The Goddess of Blood""" The saints said in unison.
One of them thought for a moment before asking.
"Do we know of the type of abilities she possesses? I'm sure there are bound to be records of the sort."
The Sky Emperor recalled his short interaction with her as he analyzed her usage of abilities.
"I'm not sure if she used the full extent of the inheritance, but it seems to be more than just an inherited technique, more so, an inherited bloodline."
The Saints narrowed their eyes.
"Her blood has acidic properties, much like her Azures Frost. I am not confident if this is attributed to the Gods inheritance but Azures Frost seems to have taken new shape. During our battle, non-life threatening injuries were giving her boosts of power. It seems a property of her power comes from the damage enemies inflict on her. If we were to attack, it would best be only when we know it will be damaging, otherwise, we will only make the battle harder for us. Given these circumstances, I still firmly believe that our numbers will make up for anything she has up her sleeve."
The Sky Emperors eyes brightened.
"Have a look into a boy named Xi Heji. I was informed by the Xi Clans patriarch of his importance to her. I can't let her die too easily." He said as he eerily smiled. The Saints noticed the change in the Sky Emperors expression as they nodded.
"Right away, Sky Emperor."
The Sky Emperor nodded as he walked toward the entrance to the dark room, swinging its doors wide open.
"As matters have been discussed, we will head out now. Have the information on the boy relayed to me as soon as possible."
The Sky Emperor continued to walked out of the room.
The Saints looked at each other worriedly. The Sky Emperor had just recovered, wouldn't it be best to rest first? They were unaware of the reason of their Emperors impulsiveness.
***
Inner Residential Circle, Xi Clan.
Xi Meiying remained in the air floating, her eyes closed. Her hair and red robes flowed one with the wind, the moonlight reflecting off her pearly white face. Because of her calm breathing, one would mistake her for a corpse. Still, she floated motionlessly in the air as if asleep.
Suddenly, violent spatial fluctuations appeared in front of her, and as if light flashed, a translucent spear was stabbed into her heart.
*PLFFF*
Xi Meiying cough out blood as a beautiful girl manifested in front of her. Her eyes raised to meet the sudden aggressor as her mouth widened into a smile.
"You should know injuries such as these have no affect on me."
Xi Meiying reached out her snowy white hand as she grabbed at the transparent spear.
Pysla mockingly laughed.
"Of course, being so popular in the God Realm, I have to admit, I looked into you once or twice. Though paying attention to a rampant child is beneath me, even so, this ability of yours is widely known."
Xi Meiyings wide smile didn't faded.
"Then? Why waste your time? I've found a good use for you in this life. You have only your stubbornness to thank."
Xi Meiying ripped out the spear as blood flowed out of her heart like a river. She raised her hand as she caressed her gaping hole.
"Though now…"
The hole that allowed one to see through her body instantly recovered.
"…even you should know you can't defeat me."
Pysla narrowed her eyes.
"Someone who waited millions of years for my weak point to act against me shouldn't talk about my abilities, you are too arrogant, Ying Yue."
Pysla waited for a reaction from her. The Goddess of Blood hated her given name. As she was feared in the Realm of Gods, people who had said her true name to her had died regardless who they were. Seeing as Xi Meiying didn't react at all, Pysla was confused.
'Is she not the Goddess of Blood? I clearly feel her presence. Is this girl a possible inheritor?'
Inside Xi Meiyings mind, the Goddess of Blood smiled. Though this smile was unlike any of her smiles before.
"I am not Yang Yue. But unfortunately, your usefulness will not end here. Allow yourself to waste your remaining primordial energy here, you are already so weak. It's best if you become an obedient pet from now on."
Pysla a expression darkened. She truly had no more fight in her. After being weakened for millions of years, and using most of her remaining strength to birth a spirit for the boy, she wasn't at her peak potential. Though, she knew that Ying Yue wouldn't kill her now. It seems that she must also be in a situation similar to hers, residing in another's soul point. To the host soul, which should be the girl in front of her, the person she has fused with seems to be a person dear to her. So, if she died, he would also die.
"You have no idea of my capabilities, just killing your host should cause your own death. I'm afraid not even your inheritor would allow you to kill that boy…"
She brought her hand up to her own neck.
"I'm sure you know what happens if I were to-"
Suddenly, time seemed to have stopped. She couldn't move nor speak. Her eyes were stuck looking straight forward. Still, she was perfectly aware of what was going on.
A thin red line suddenly formed around Pysla neck as it connected to Xi Meiying. Then, a red figure, one so familiar she wouldn't ever forget it in her lifetime, appeared in front of her. The figure grabbed her by her neck as she traced the red line between her fingers.
"I know you have much more to lose, Queen of Spirits. Even I know what happens should you die. All~ the spirits of this world would vanish… know that even if this girl wants to keep that boy alive, he is nothing to me. Your life has always been mine since the moment I captured you. Be an obedient little spirit and remain inside that boys soul point."
She traced the thin red line to Pyslas neck.
"Or I will kill you"
Time resumed as the thin red line disappeared from her neck, allowing her to regain motion. Ying Yue disappeared as if she was never there to begin with. Pysla remained still in the air as she processed the events that just happened.
'She couldn't have…'
"Or what will happen, Queen of Spirits?"
Xi Meiying had a strange face as she viewed Pyslas inactivity.
The Queen of Spirits suddenly vanished from her sights, leaving Xi Meiying in the air confused. The Goddess of Blood smiled within Xi Meiyings mind.
'Don't worry about her, we won't see her leave her hole again.'