Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 255 Finding a Solution
Tong Lei and Gao Yongxiu also watched Xu Hechen warily, not daring to let their guard down.

Gao Yongxiu and Xu Hechen were from the same sect, so he knew Xu Hechen better than others: "Be careful. Xu Hechen is not only good at alchemy, but also at forbidden techniques. He might have some tricks up his sleeve."

The magical artifact in his hand was still radiating light, clearly indicating that he was ready to deal with any possible changes at any time.

Just as everyone was watching Xu Hechen warily, his body suddenly trembled slightly.

He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze still revealing madness and resentment.

"You think you can kill me like this?"

Xu Hechen's voice was weak, but full of hatred.

As soon as he finished speaking, a black mist suddenly rose from Xu Hechen's body.

The mist quickly spread out, enveloping his body.

Gu Changzhou and the others were startled and immediately realized that Xu Hechen was trying to escape using forbidden techniques.

Gao Yongxiu shouted, "We can't let him get away!" He brandished his long sword and charged towards Xu Hechen.

However, when his longsword pierced into the black mist, it only struck air.

Xu Hechen's figure disappeared without a trace in the mist.

"Damn it! He got away!"

Gao Yongxiu clenched his fists angrily, a look of frustration on his face.

"He will definitely come back; we cannot let our guard down."

A hint of worry appeared in Gu Changzhou's eyes. He knew that Xu Hechen would not easily recover from the epidemic, and once he recovered, it would bring even greater trouble.

Looking at Gu Changzhou, Li Qing felt a surge of admiration.

Although Gu Changzhou lost his spiritual power, his courage remained undiminished.

"Brother-in-law, what should we do next?"

"Protect Jun'er first. After she successfully merges, we'll find a way to locate Xu Hechen. Since he wants to resurrect the Demon God and control the world, he will definitely reappear."

Gao Yongxiu and the others nodded in agreement.

Everyone focused their attention on Liu Sijun again, guarding her vigilantly and waiting for the moment she successfully merged.

Amidst everyone's tense vigil and anticipation, the light emanating from Liu Sijun grew ever more dazzling and radiant, almost tangible, illuminating the entire East China Sea coast as if it were daytime.

The power of the primordial origin surged wildly around her, forming a huge vortex of spiritual energy.

Liu Sijun's consciousness traversed the world of the Great Void Origin as if it were traveling through an endless cosmic river.

The remnant soul of the creator god gradually merged with her consciousness, and memories of the origin of heaven and earth and the war between gods and demons flooded into her mind like a tide.

Finally, in the deepest part of his consciousness, Liu Sijun found that crucial clue.

A method to break the cycle of reincarnation.

It was a mysterious power that combined the origin of the void with the power of chaos.

Only she, with her unique chaotic spiritual root, could control it.

As the last wisp of the Creator God's remnant soul merged into him, Liu Sijun's body trembled violently, and then he slowly opened his eyes.

Her eyes sparkled with a thousand brilliance.

Liu Sijun's demeanor also underwent a tremendous change. He seemed to merge with heaven and earth, exuding an otherworldly aura, as if he had transcended the mundane world. "Jun'er, you're finally awake. How are you feeling?"

When Gu Changzhou saw that Liu Sijun had woken up, he quickly walked to Liu Sijun's side, looked her up and down, and then his worries subsided.

Gu Changzhou put aside his worries, but Liu Sijun, who had merged with the remnant soul of the Creator God, suddenly looked at Gu Changzhou with a serious expression: "What's wrong with you!"

Liu Sijun hooked her arm around Gu Changzhou's wrist.

Without any fluctuation of spiritual power, he became an ordinary mortal.

Liu Sijun felt a sharp pain in his heart and looked up to ask, "Changzhou, what exactly is going on?"

Gu Changzhou explained how the backlash from the Karmic Fire had caused the power of the stars to dissipate, and how he had pierced the Mo Lin Sword into Liu Sijun's heart to make it a mortal's scabbard so that Liu Sijun could better integrate with the remnant soul of the Creator God.

"Let me see."

Liu Sijun concentrated his mind, mobilized the mysterious power within his body that combined the origin of the void and the power of chaos, and carefully and slowly channeled the power into Gu Changzhou's body.

However, when this power entered Gu Changzhou's body, it did not elicit any reaction.

"How could this be? This power can even withstand the power of a demon god, so why can't it help you restore your spiritual power?"

Liu Sijun's tone was somewhat anxious.

Gu Changzhou gently stroked Liu Sijun's hair and said, "You don't need to worry. Although I have lost my spiritual power, I still have the Molin Sword. Becoming a mortal scabbard has also given me a unique connection with the Molin Sword. It's not that I'm completely powerless."

He was trying to comfort himself; how could Liu Sijun not know?

Li Qing, Tong Lei, and the others gathered around. They looked at Liu Sijun and Gu Changzhou, and Li Qing asked in a low voice, "The barrier... Brother-in-law, is there really no way for him to recover his spiritual power?"

Liu Sijun shook his head: "At present, this force cannot help Changzhou recover its strength, but I believe there must be other ways."

Gao Yongxiu suddenly spoke up: "Perhaps we can find clues in ancient books and find a way to restore spiritual power."

Liu Sijun pursed her lips: "The elder is right. I remember that there are many ancient books in the Yougu Palace Library, which record all kinds of mysterious spells. Let's go now."

“We definitely have to go, but we must be prepared to deal with Xu Hechen.” Zou Yongxiu stopped her and calmly analyzed, “He has the Demon God’s Heart, and none of us are his match. Moreover, once other sects find out that Xu Hechen has become an evil cultivator, there will be a lot of gossip, and they will definitely come to Yougu Palace to demand an explanation.”

Gu Changzhou said, "Xu Hechen was seriously injured by my sword. Tong Lei contacted the spies in various places to intensify the investigation of Tianxu Palace. If there is any disturbance, we will immediately send a message back to Yougu Palace."

Tong Lei nodded: "Understood."

He then quickly left with several experts from Wuji Tower, and Zou Yongxiu led the group back to Yougu Palace on their swords.

On the way, Liu Sijun focused his mind again, trying to understand the power within his body and see if there were any other possibilities to help Gu Changzhou recover his spiritual power.

When Liu Sijun and his party arrived at Yougu Palace, it was already getting dark.

The Valley Palace remained as tranquil as ever, but a subtle tension permeated the air.

Liu Sijun walked straight towards the library, with Gu Changzhou and Li Qing following closely behind her.

The library was filled with the scent of old books.

The bookshelves soared into the sky, filled with all sorts of ancient books.

Liu Sijun took a deep breath and began to carefully peruse those ancient books.

Gu Changzhou and Li Qing were also helping out, their eyes filled with anticipation and anxiety.

Time passed second by second, and Liu Sijun flipped through one ancient book after another, but still could not find any effective clues about restoring spiritual power.

Just then, Li Qing suddenly exclaimed excitedly, "Sister, look at this book!"