Just as the desperate couple, Billy and his wife, found themselves at a dead end, the sky suddenly became turbulent. A series of muffled thunder echoed through the heavens, accompanied by a lightning bolt that slashed across the sky. Following a deafening explosion, the entire world seemed to plunge into chaos. However, after this tumultuous event, the world suddenly quieted down, and the twelve individuals in the scene, who were on the verge of a confrontation, all collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
A white radiance shimmered above the forest, and within this brilliance, a faint figure emerged. Upon closer inspection, the person within the white radiance was the soul that had escaped from the cycle of reincarnation. Freed from the cycle, this white figure had solidified significantly. Its hazy eyes gazed into the distance, murmuring, "Impressive soul power. I didn't expect to find such a skilled practitioner in this realm. It seems he has already sensed my presence!"
Having spoken a sentence, the radiance fell into silence. The observer of this radiance was the figure atop the tall tower at the center of the Starry Central. "If that expert is a good person, maybe I won't be in danger. But if malice resides in his heart, my fate may be sealed. At least, until I have the strength to defend myself, my soul body is a coveted prize in this world."
After contemplating for a while, the radiance helplessly shook its head and self-mockingly said, "In this cultivation world, it's a game of deception. Even close siblings might turn against each other for personal gain. Hehe, I've seen too much; do I still harbor any illusions?" With this realization, the radiance abandoned any lingering hope, shifted its gaze towards the twelve individuals lying in the forest below.
"I should prepare for the worst. Having obtained the chance for rebirth, I can't afford to let it slip away for nothing!" Recalling its determination, the white figure no longer hesitated and scanned the twelve individuals below. It must be noted that, apart from Billy's wife, the other eleven people possessed decent talents. If the white figure occupied their bodies for cultivation, with its level of expertise, restoring to the peak of its power would be twice as efficient. However, this choice was not what the white figure desired. It not only aimed to regain its peak strength but also wished to restore everything, including its original appearance.
"This couple, surnamed Bi, seems to share the same lineage as my previous life. Perhaps it's fate!" With a light laugh, the white figure eventually fixed its gaze on the woman's abdomen. "Maybe that expert thought I would possess someone, hehe, I'll go against his expectations and experience another rebirth!"
As it spoke, the white figure floated to the woman's side. With a gentle wave of its right hand, a white radiance enveloped her entire body. The soul force of the radiance poured out, wrapping around the woman as it carefully examined her body. After a while, the white figure muttered, "Fetal qi damaged, the infant is congenitally deficient and can't be saved. However, in encountering me, you, the Bi couple, have gained some fate. So be it; I'll fulfill one of your wishes, a small recompense for the regrets of my past life."
As the white figure spoke, it unintentionally recalled its youth from the previous life—having grown up without parents, expelled from the family despite being raised there, experiencing the warmth and coldness of human relationships. It had never experienced the joy of a complete family. Thus, in this life, the white figure harbored the desire for a second chance at rebirth.
"Ah, perhaps all of this is the arrangement of destiny!" With a determined decision, the white figure no longer hesitated. A light whistle escaped its lips as its right hand descended towards the ground. An invisible white vapor slowly rose from the mountains, converging like a gentle stream onto the palm of the white figure. If there were observers present, they would be astonished to find that the white vapor drawn by the figure was, in fact, the spiritual vein of this mountain range.
In a short span, the white mass in the figure's hand solidified, then transformed into liquid, forming a cluster of innate spiritual liquid. With a wave of the white figure's right hand, this cluster of liquid shot into the woman's mouth, flowing through her entire body's meridians, ultimately gathering in her abdomen. Throughout this process, the woman's damaged body rapidly restored to its original state, and the fetus in her womb was securely enveloped by the spiritual liquid. Although it had lost its innate spiritual essence and three souls and seven spirits, the body of the fetus transformed into a healthy one.
Having completed these actions, the white figure finally revealed a relieved smile. In order to compensate for the woman's depleted vitality and provide the best conditions for the developing fetus, the figure had utilized the essence of the entire mountain, condensing it into spiritual liquid. However, this grand gesture resulted in a heavy toll on the white figure. At this moment, it possessed only pure soul power, devoid of any elemental force. Therefore, performing these actions was quite challenging for the figure.
Nevertheless, the white figure shrugged nonchalantly at this. Expending some soul power was a small price to pay, and it only meant spending more time in cultivation. Furthermore, if the white figure chose to be reborn through the fetus, its immense soul power could only remain in a dormant state, as releasing its full power could potentially destroy the infant and the woman. The soul power of the white figure was simply too formidable for an ordinary physical body to withstand.
"Now, as a mere soul, I don't have many means to build the foundation for this fetus. However, it doesn't matter. Once I am reborn, I'll have plenty of methods for adjustment!" Excited at the thought of appearing in the world anew, the white figure became unusually animated. Glancing at the other eleven unconscious individuals, the white figure slightly frowned. With a wave of its right hand, a gentle breeze enveloped the woman and Billy, carrying the two away from the forest.
A day later, in a mountain hollow a hundred miles away from the forest, Billy and his wife finally woke up. Despite having slept for a day and night, coupled with the previous day's battle, the two should have been exhausted. However, the awakened couple not only felt energetic, but their bodies were also surrounded by a faint radiance. Simultaneously, their cultivation, which had not made breakthroughs for a long time, suddenly progressed. This scene left the awakened couple in utter astonishment.
"The white radiance around us... it's spiritual energy!" Billy sat up, reaching out to touch the white radiance lingering around him. Although the radiance shattered immediately upon Billy's touch, he knew it was dense spiritual energy, something he had never seen before.
"Indeed, this spiritual energy is on the verge of condensing into liquid. I never expected that there would be such a hidden treasure in these mountains!" Ah Hui, sitting beside him, murmured softly. At this moment, witnessing such a spectacle, Ah Hui even forgot to check her own body.
"If I cultivate here for a year or so, I'm afraid my cultivation will quickly break through to the Saint King realm!" Bili's eyes were filled with determination, clearly confident in the speed of his cultivation. However, before Bili could express more sentiments, the white spiritual energy lingering in the mountain hollow gradually dispersed. In the bewildered eyes of Bili and his wife, the spiritual energy disappeared completely in a moment, and the mountain hollow returned to its ordinary state, restoring its original appearance.
"What's going on?" Bili and his wife exchanged a glance, both seeing the confusion in each other's eyes. They couldn't make sense of this magical scene. If there was an explanation, perhaps only Baiying, who had merged with the fetus in Ahui's womb, knew. In order to help the two recover quickly, he had set up this small gathering spirit prohibition, which now naturally dissipated after the designated time.
After some contemplation, Bili and his wife finally gave up. The two, who had now regained their senses, remembered the events of yesterday. Without much hesitation, Bili rushed to Ahui's side, placing his hand on her abdomen, feeling the condition of the fetus inside. When he felt the rhythmic heartbeat, Bili's anxious expression eased, replaced by an inexplicable excitement. Because Bili knew that not only was the fetus in the abdomen safe, but it had also become healthier. At least Bili had never felt such a vibrant fetus before.
"This must be the manifestation of a true immortal! I didn't expect that not only did we not die, but we also encountered good fortune. This is a gift from the heavens!" Bili was already so excited that tears welled up in his eyes. Bili believed that the fetus in Ahui's womb would have a much brighter future. Ahui also deeply agreed, looking at Bili affectionately, her lips filled with the joy of happiness.
"Ali! Little sister! Where are you?"
"Bili, Ahui!"
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However, just when Bili and his wife were in joy, urgent shouts approached from afar, awakening the two from their reverie. Immediately, they realized that people from their family had come to rescue them. Without hesitation, the two got up and rushed towards the source of the voices. Soon, they saw a dozen figures in the distant forest.
"Big brother, we're here!" Seeing one of the blurry figures and hearing the familiar voice, Bili immediately confirmed that his elder brother had come to their aid. Yesterday, Bili and his elder brother Bimin, along with some servants of the Bili family, were ambushed by the Gongsun family. However, because the Gongsun family primarily wanted to eliminate Bili, the group dispersed, and Bili and his wife were chased. Bimin, on the other hand, escaped safely, allowing him to call for reinforcements promptly.
Hearing Bili's voice from afar, the anxious Bimin finally showed a glimmer of joy. With mixed emotions, he rushed over, saw that Bili and his wife were unharmed, and the huge stone weighing on Bimin's heart finally lifted. He hugged Bili excitedly and then carefully examined Bili's body.
"Big brother, I'm fine, no need to worry!" Seeing his big brother's anxious appearance, Bili chuckled and immediately reassured him.
However, Bili remained unmoved. After confirming that Bili and Ahui were unharmed following the examination, he heaved a sigh of relief. But then, a sense of guilt appeared on Bili's face, and he spoke with some agitation, "Ali, I'm sorry, it's big brother's fault. Big brother shouldn't have taken you to Boyuan City. If anything happened to you, how can big brother explain to the clan!"
At this moment, Bimin truly regretted. The reason for the events of yesterday was that Bimin heard about a renowned herbalist in Boyuan City who could provide a pregnancy-preserving elixir. So, he discussed with Bili and decided to take Ahui there for a try. Unexpectedly, even before they reached Boyuan City, the group encountered experts from the Gongsun family, resulting in a chaotic retreat.
Seeing Bimin's mournful expression, Bili couldn't muster the enthusiasm to blame him. Instead, he patted Bimin's shoulder and said, "Alright, big brother, since it's over, let's not dwell on it. We're fine now!"
"Yes, yes!" Bimin nodded repeatedly. With his emotions slightly eased, Bimin finally realized that all the experts from the Gongsun family had gone to chase Bili and his wife. Considering their current state, it seemed they hadn't encountered much trouble. Thinking about this, Bimin couldn't help but become curious and asked, "Ali, tell me, how did you manage to escape?"
Bili had already anticipated someone asking about this, so when he and his wife reunited with Bimin, they had prepared a story. They chose to tell a white lie not only because they didn't know how they escaped but also to avoid complications. "Actually, we couldn't have escaped originally. Later, when we ran into this forest, we got lost. Unexpectedly, we managed to evade our pursuers. Perhaps there's some kind of formation or prohibition in the forest that helped us escape!"
"I see, that explains why you only came out of the forest today!" Bimin nodded in agreement with Bili's words because he couldn't think of any other possibilities. As for investigating the prohibition, Bimin decisively gave up on the idea. The most important thing was that Bili and his wife were safe; everything else was secondary. "Ali, little sister, let's go. We're heading back to the clan. Big brother will find a way to make amends for this!"
Saying this, the group headed out in a grand procession towards the mountain's exit. The reason for their hasty departure was the concern that the Gongsun family might not give up, and they could catch up. Although the current location of the group was within the territory of the Bili family, who could guarantee that the Gongsun family wouldn't go all out?
Despite these concerns, in reality, the members of the Gongsun family were facing their own troubles. After Baiying led Bili and his wife away, he indeed set up an illusion in the forest. Currently, the ten experts from the Gongsun family were trapped in the forest, unable to find a way out, let alone call for reinforcements. Baiying chose not to kill these ten people to avoid exposing his identity, fearing that someone on the central tower of Xingluo might discover any traces.