Chapter 287: Entering the Holy Realm
Within the disaster space, unlike the others, Xiao Ze had a clear view. Black mud kept oozing from the skeleton of the Dou Saint.
Golden flames shone from inside the skeleton, and the forces of You Ming and Sheng Ling were in conflict. However, thanks to the power of the golden flames, You Ming was constantly retreating.
"Damn it! What kind of flames are these? Why doesn't my power work?" You Ming exclaimed with a voice full of resentment and hatred from within the Dou Saint's skeleton.
"You Ming, join me, you've already made a big mistake. Don't be so stubborn. Join me and dissolve the influence of the dark aura over you," Sheng Ling said with a voice full of sanctity.
"Don't even think about it! If it weren't for old Hai still keeping me imprisoned with his body, do you think you'd have a chance to catch me?" You Ming replied.
"Ah, it's pointless to talk about things that haven't happened. Saint Hai sacrificed himself to imprison you because your change of character would cause great harm to the Dou Qi continent," Sheng Ling retorted.
As they argued, the black mud continued to be expelled from the Dou Saint's skeleton.
Xiao Ze, watching from the side, felt fortunate for the turn of events.
Fortunately, You Ming came looking for Sheng Ling first. If she had chased after the others to break Saint Hai's prison, the situation wouldn't be so favorable.
Although You Ming had gained some control over Saint Hai's skeleton over the years and could use his heavenly-level Dou techniques, it didn't change the fact that she was still a prisoner of the Dou Saint's skeleton.
She could manipulate the skeleton, but she couldn't leave it.
Now, Sheng Ling had taken the opportunity to corner her inside the skeleton, and the two forces were forcibly merging.
Moreover, the power of the golden flame had an extremely restrictive effect on You Ming, making the forced fusion with Sheng Ling possible.
Thinking about this, Xiao Ze relaxed a bit.
However, he didn't want to prolong the situation, fearing possible setbacks, and asked, "Sheng Ling, do you need my help?"
"Of course, please use those golden flames to burn this Dou Saint's skeleton," Sheng Ling replied from within the skeleton. You Ming also controlled the skeleton, turning to look at Xiao Ze.
"So you gave her those flames?" You Ming said.
"And what if I did," Xiao Ze responded nonchalantly, as a golden flame appeared in his palm and transformed into a fire dragon that enveloped the Dou Saint's skeleton, burning all the black mud that emerged.
This weakened You Ming even further. The golden lines expanded, occupying more and more space.
Xiao Ze noticed that You Ming and Sheng Ling's forces were beginning to merge and, after some thought, didn't stop the burning.
After all, Sheng Ling had already tested the power of the golden flame and could absorb it completely, without any negative effects. But for You Ming, it was very restrictive. Now that they were merging, whoever dominated first would win.
"Damn it! If things have come to this, I'll blow myself up before letting this fusion succeed," You Ming shouted, full of resentment and a touch of madness.
Powerful energy emanated from the Dou Saint's skeleton, and intense black energy shone in its eyes.
"This is not good. Xiao Ze, get out of here quickly. You Ming is determined to explode. I won't be able to stop her, but she won't be able to cause any more trouble either. Take the seal I gave you and you'll be able to leave safely," Sheng Ling said tensely, even in this critical moment, thinking of Xiao Ze and the others.
The sudden turn of events left Xiao Ze momentarily stunned.
"Hurry, go now!" urged Sheng Ling.
Xiao Ze was moved by Sheng Ling's selfless attitude, the embodiment of purity and sanctity.
As he hesitated, the energy of the Dou Saint's skeleton spread, shaking the entire disaster space.
The terrifying energy made Xiao Ze hold his breath.
He closed his eyes briefly and, upon reopening them, his pupils glowed with a golden green.
The spirit multiplied from the Green Serpent's Eye intersected with that of the Dou Saint's skeleton, stopping its actions and calming the energy within.
This abrupt interruption allowed the golden lines to expand more rapidly, and Sheng Ling took the opportunity to gain control.
When You Ming broke free from the influence of the Green Serpent's Eye, it was already too late to reverse the situation.
Xiao Ze, sensing that Sheng Ling had taken control, relaxed and withdrew his ocular power.
"Now we just have to wait for Sheng Ling to take control of the Dou Saint's skeleton," Xiao Ze murmured, leaving the disaster space but maintaining his control to monitor the situation.
In the distance, Xun Er, anxiously waiting, smiled upon seeing Xiao Ze emerge unscathed.
With light steps, she quickly approached and hugged him.
"Xiao Ze, I'm glad you're safe!" she said.
"I wouldn't do anything reckless," Xiao Ze responded, wrapping his arm around Xun Er's slender waist, pulling her closer.
Xun Er, feeling the closeness, blushed.
As she tried to pull away, she realized she couldn't and, resigned, stayed still.
Xiao Ze reflected on how much Xun Er had grown over the past few years.
"Boss Xiao Ze, how is the situation?" asked a white-haired elder as he approached, seeing the intimacy between the two.
Hearing her elder, Xun Er felt embarrassed and lightly tapped Xiao Ze's chest.
"We're done hugging, let me go," Xun Er murmured.
Xiao Ze let Xun Er go, aware of the deadly looks from the two elders.
Xun Er quickly adjusted her clothes and stood next to Xiao Ze, head down.
Xiao Ze, facing the stern looks of the elders, smiled awkwardly.
Just as he was about to explain, the disaster space suddenly broke.
Amidst the poisonous mist, a white jade skeleton covered in golden lines floated in the air, emitting golden and black energy that ascended to the sky.
The energy transformed into a female figure with white skin and golden-black eyes. With golden hair streaked with black strands and dressed in a golden robe decorated with black patterns, she emanated an aura that far surpassed the Dou Zun level, reaching the true holy realm.
The holy liquid of You Ming had entered the holy realm.
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