Douluo Jueshi: I Don't Want to Be an Evil Soul Master

Chapter 279 Dark Holy Dragon
“I have also witnessed the evil of the evil spirit master, and once hated him to the bone. That is why I cannot allow the evil spirit master to control the power within this statue.”

Long Xiaoyao's tone revealed a hint of weariness, and Lin Xiao sighed inwardly, having come to understand many things.

He could sense Long Xiaoyao's calmness; it wasn't a lie, but rather a statement he was making about something hidden deep in his heart.

A Limit Douluo, possessing the mental fortitude to cultivate to such a level, would naturally not be willing to remain in the Holy Spirit Cult solely because of a woman.

Also, to prevent this power, which surpasses all other Soul Masters, from falling into the hands of other evil Soul Masters... he might still be the Dark Holy Dragon who is praised by others.

"I don't want to see more evil spirit masters appear because of this place, but at the same time, I can't solve the mystery of this statue with my own strength, so I have no choice but to stay here."

“You are indeed talented, but with your current cultivation level, you are far from being able to comprehend the power within. Otherwise, you would just disappear into the world like that Holy Spirit Cult leader back then.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao suddenly remembered that the first thing Long Xiaoyao did after entering the stone chamber was indeed to use the power of darkness to sever the connection between him and the statue.

However, Long Xiaoyao probably didn't expect that the source of this power was none other than another world. And the owner of this power was currently within Lin Xiao's body.

As for why the leader of the Holy Spirit Cult disappeared, it was probably because his talent was good enough to be able to sense the aura of Electrox that almost became a god.

In the world where Electrolux lives, becoming a god means becoming a part of the universe.

After a long silence, Lin Xiao sighed inwardly, realizing that he probably wouldn't be able to obtain Electrolux's fragments of consciousness in the short term.

Although Long Xiaoyao genuinely meant well by keeping him away, it was precisely this good intention that caused him to be delayed.

Lin Xiao could not possibly reveal Electrolux's matter. Although they had met a few times, this was his first time having such an exchange with Long Xiaoyao, and he didn't know what kind of person he was.

After all, in Long Xiaoyao's eyes, that involved the power of "gods," and no one could guarantee that he wouldn't have other ideas.

"However, you are not entirely without a chance."

Just as Lin Xiao sighed inwardly, Long Xiaoyao suddenly changed the subject, "When you are able to defeat me and have enough strength, I will no longer stop you from contacting this statue."

Seemingly noticing Lin Xiao's somewhat puzzled expression, Long Xiaoyao smiled slightly, "I've been observing you for a long time, and you should know yourself that you are different from the other members of the Holy Spirit Cult."

Long Xiaoyao did not make his words too clear.

“You have such talent. When I first tested you, I sensed your potential. I hope you can help me decipher the secrets within this statue, and if possible, destroy it.”

With that, Long Xiaoyao turned around and slowly walked towards the stone chamber door. "I'll be right here, waiting for the day you can surpass me."

Lin Xiao stared at Long Xiaoyao's retreating figure, remaining silent for a long time. She felt that this care had come too suddenly, as if she had suddenly taken on some kind of responsibility.

But if you think about it carefully, this responsibility shouldn't even exist if it weren't for Long Xiaoyao in front of you.

Lin Xiao felt somewhat helpless, but looking at Long Xiaoyao's back, his meticulously styled long hair was slightly disheveled, and even his figure seemed to have hunched over a bit.

At first glance, he didn't seem like a Limit Douluo, but rather like Mu En from Shrek Academy, an old man trapped in the past.

Although she didn't quite understand why Long Xiaoyao cared so much about her, Lin Xiao still nodded slightly.

Since I was going to come back sooner or later anyway, I might as well fulfill this old man's last wish. "Oh, right."

It's unclear whether Long Xiaoyao noticed Lin Xiao's actions, but he stopped again when he reached the vicinity of the gate.

“Before you participated in the Spirit Ascension Ceremony, I sensed a familiar aura about you.”

"Although we haven't seen each other for a long time, I won't mistake that aura. Could you tell me where you saw him?"

Lin Xiao paused slightly upon hearing this, pondering who she had met before participating in the Spirit Ascension Ceremony.

Besides Sleepy Douluo, and the few Soul Masters encountered while searching for Soul Beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest, there are also...

Lin Xiao suddenly realized. Back then, because he captured a ten-thousand-year-old Ghost-Faced Owl, another one-hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast attacked overnight, and Nightmare Douluo abandoned him and fled for his life alone.

On the way, he encountered Zhang Lexuan. In order to test whether there were any other experts with Zhang Lexuan so that he could lead him away from the pursuit of the 100,000-year-old soul beast, he pulled Zhang Lexuan and ran for a long time.

Later, Zhang Lexuan used the methods left to her by Mu En to severely injure the 100,000-year-old Ghost-Faced Owl and escape.

As for the aura that Long Xiaoyao sensed, I'm afraid...

"Never mind." Long Xiaoyao received no response and did not linger any longer. He sighed and stepped out of the stone chamber.

"Don't come any closer. Come out after the ascension ceremony is over."

Okay, Lin Xiao understood why Long Xiaoyao cared so much about her.

Turning around, Nana was staring blankly at him. "Teacher Lin... I won't tell anyone."

Lin Xiao suddenly smiled. "It's okay."

Then, he whispered in his heart, "Teacher, I want to imitate the state after the ascension ritual to strip away this memory from her. I'll have to trouble you to watch the whole process."

"Don't worry, there won't be any accidents."

"Mm." Lin Xiao nodded, then suddenly raised his hand and pressed it against Nana's forehead.

A moment later, when Nana opened her eyes again, she saw the cold and aloof Eighth Elder again. She felt as if something was missing, but she couldn't remember what it was.

"Now that you are a true Holy Spirit, you must never reveal anything about the church." A cold voice came from behind the Eighth Elder's mask, and he raised his hand slightly, causing a gray candle flame to flicker gently.

The firelight reflected in Nana's eyes, making her feel as if she were imprisoned. Memories from before flooded her mind, and a strange fear arose in her heart, yet for some reason, she also felt a sense of relief.

Ignoring her reaction, the Eighth Elder simply turned to look at the blood pool. "It's a pity we wasted a soul beast. Oh well, the rest is enough."

"You will soon leap into the pool of blood. The process may be somewhat painful, but it will be a good thing for you."

Lin Xiao walked to the side and picked up the bag containing the soul beast, which was already dead. He sighed inwardly, and for some reason, he thought of Long Xiaoyao's somewhat lonely figure again.

(End of this chapter)