Episode 23 recap: Shen Li and Fu Sheng fought several times back and forth
Fu Sheng used the "Stillwater Technique" to summon a massive wave, attempting to engulf Shen Li However, Shen Li leaped into the air and easily dealt with it Seeing that the "Stillwater Technique" posed no threat to Shen Li, Fu Sheng created more puppets to deplete Shen Li's strength The "Stillwater Technique" was originally Xing Zhi's formation, and Shen Li cursed Fu Sheng for underestimating his abilities Just as Shen Li was about to give him a good beating, he suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure—Mo Fang!
Fu Sheng referred to Mo Fang as "Young Master" and hoped to receive permission to eliminate Shen Li today. Mo Fang couldn't bear it in his heart and immediately ordered Fu Sheng to retreat. However, Fu Sheng was obstinate and kept advising Mo Fang to prioritize the overall situation. The "Bihai Warehouse" was within their grasp; once they retreated, they would lose all their progress.
Hearing the conversation between the two, Shen Li felt a chill in his heart. After the disastrous defeat in the previous battle in the Spirit Realm, the clan concluded that there must be a spy, and it seemed undoubtedly to be Mo Fang. Shen Li had known Mo Fang for three hundred years, going through life and death together, forming a deep bond. Now, to discover that the other person was a traitor to their clan and had caused countless harm to their people, it was truly absurd. Shen Li questioned Mo Fang about his guilt. Mo Fang demanded that Fu Sheng retreat, but Fu Sheng tied up Mo Fang with a rope and commanded the puppets to eliminate Shen Li with all their might. Fu Sheng used all his strength to strike Shen Li into the depths of the lake and then froze the entire surface, reminding his subordinates that once there was no trace of Shen Li's aura on the lake, they should retrieve the "Bihai Warehouse."
Fu Sheng had underestimated Shen Li. Shen Li sank into the lake, holding her breath and focusing her mind. Finally, she broke through the barrier and successfully emerged. She knocked down Fu Sheng and Mo Fang together, freeing herself to punish the traitor. Holding a spear, all she needed to do now was to strike once, and Mo Fang would cease to exist in the world. But recalling the memories of the past three hundred years, Shen Li couldn't bring herself to do it.
Fu Sheng absorbed endless dark power, sucking a large amount of resentment into his body, greatly increasing his strength. Half of the sky was already covered in dark clouds. Mo Fang glimpsed Fu Sheng's tricks and desperately urged Shen Li to leave quickly, instructing her to run in the southwest direction. Tears streamed down Shen Li's face, unsure whether she should still listen to him at this moment. With Fu Sheng about to catch up, Mo Fang exerted all his strength to pull Shen Li and attempt to escape. However, they were ultimately a step too late. Shen Li's heart was pierced by Fu Sheng's black claw, and the "Bihai Warehouse" began to churn within her body, as if it was about to be extracted.
Shen Li chose to shatter herself like jade. She forced out all the spiritual power within her and perished along with Fu Sheng. The "Bihai Warehouse" was not taken away; Fu Sheng was consumed by flames. Shen Li sacrificed herself, vanishing like smoke. In her last moments, flashes of Xing Zhi's figure appeared in Shen Li's mind. With Fu Sheng now destroyed, the Spirit Realm should no longer be in danger. What she couldn't let go of now was Xing Zhi. She longed to have another meal of rice cooked by Xing Zhi. Tears slowly welled up in the corners of Shen Li's eyes and fell into the lava below.
The General of the Spirit Realm brought back Shen Li's belongings, and the Spirit Sovereign finally awakened. The first thing she wanted to instruct was for Shen Li not to seek revenge for the Spirit Realm. However, upon seeing the urn brought back by General Shang Bei from the frontlines and hearing the news of Shen Li's absence, she was overwhelmed with grief.
Now that Shen Li was no more, the Spirit Sovereign sent General Shang Bei to the Celestial Realm to report to Tian Jun. She also canceled the engagement. Over the past few days, Furong always visited the Lingxiao Hall to pay her respects, which was actually her way of gathering information about the Spirit Realm. After all, she had a brief acquaintance with Shen Li. Coincidentally, she encountered General Shang Bei on the way, dressed in plain white robes, exuding deep sorrow and melancholy. This made her wonder what had happened.
In the Celestial Realm, Xing Zhi heard General Shang Bei's report about Shen Li's death in the Eastern Sea. His hands trembled slightly, and he interrupted Shang Bei, reminding him not to speculate without verification. Shang Bei confirmed the news once again, and in a fit of anger, Xing Zhi grabbed his throat, warning him that spreading false rumors would incur divine punishment. Shang Bei confessed that they had not found Shen Li's body. The vast Eastern Sea was shrouded in dense fog, and there was nowhere to be found. Now driven to madness, Xing Zhi immediately took his leave and informed Tian Jun. He would go to the Eastern Sea to find any trace of the King of Bicao.
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