Episode 8 recap: Xing Zhi eliminates the evil spirits.
The miasma in the Xutian Abyss became increasingly heavy. Upon receiving orders, Shen Li dispatched several capable subordinates to take control. Zixia Divine Lord was burned by the evil spirits and fell directly into the immortal realm, resulting in his death. The border frequently fell into danger. Shen Li volunteered to fight, but was resolutely refused by his master. Instead, a few capable generals replaced Zixia's task. Shen Li was angry. He felt that his master was favoring the immortal realm at every turn, treating the spirit realm as puppets of the immortal realm. Shen Li argued with his master, but in frustration, he returned to his own palace, closed the gates, and announced seclusion to the outside world. In reality, he quietly went to the Xutian Abyss to avenge the deceased Zixia Divine Lord by eliminating the evil spirits.
When his master heard this news, he did not send his subordinates to pursue Shen Li. With the assistance of King Bicang, the morale of the spirit tribe soared. The evil spirits nearly devoured Mo Fang, but King Bicang knocked out several of their teeth with his sharp blade. The fierce battle was fought in darkness, as the evil spirits were ancient divine beasts that could not be easily eradicated. Moreover, they had absorbed countless spiritual energy from heaven and earth, making them incredibly powerful.
Shen Li and the evil spirits fought back and forth several times, but he did not gain the upper hand. Seeing that the fighting strength of the evil spirits remained, Shen Li secretly realized that he needed to speed up. He immediately ordered his subordinates to arrange the formation. Smoke and dust billowed, and the swirling tornado formed from flying stones and debris caused immeasurable destruction wherever it went. The evil spirits rampaged in all directions and quickly broke through the barrier set by Shen Li, charging straight towards her. Mo Fang saw that Shen Li was in danger, so he directly used his own chest to block the sharp teeth of the evil spirits. Mo Fang was critically injured, and Shen Li, feeling distressed, helped him up. The evil spirits opened their bloodthirsty mouths once again and swallowed the valiant Shen Li whole. The people of the spirit realm panicked. Their King Bicang had been devoured by the evil spirits. What should they do now?
Just as everyone was in a panic, Shen Li held her breath and concentrated her mind. Holding a sharp spear, she pierced through the belly of the evil spirits and charged out. Everyone saw a golden light, and their King Bicang had returned alive and had eliminated the evil spirits! The crowd erupted in jubilation, while the evil spirits were confused and bewildered. They couldn't understand how a mere prince of the spirit realm could possess such courage. In his dying moments, the evil spirits finally saw Xing Zhi and understood who had defeated him.
Shen Li was critically injured and in a daze. She saw Xing Yun and was filled with surprise. Unable to distinguish between reality and a dream, she staggered towards Xing Yun, murmuring that she missed the meals he cooked. Just as she reached Xing Yun's side, Shen Li fainted.
Xing Zhi directly picked up Shen Li and asked where the military camp of the Spirit Tribe was. He wanted to personally take Shen Li to the camp. The subordinates of the Spirit Tribe were somewhat uneasy, as their lord had a marriage engagement and should not have any improprieties with members of the opposite sex. However, Xing Zhi remained undeterred. He introduced himself and continued to carry the unconscious Shen Li towards the military camp.
The soldiers nearby heard that the divine lord before them was Xing Zhi from the Immortal Realm and immediately showed their respect. Mo Fang had seen Xing Yun before, and the familiar face made him feel a sense of crisis. He realized that his rival was incredibly powerful, and he seemed to be no match at all. When Shen Li slowly regained consciousness, Mo Fang immediately expressed his feelings, as they had fought side by side for many years, and despite Shen Li being a lord, Mo Fang did not see her merely as a commander.
Upon hearing Mo Fang's words, Shen Li pondered for a moment and immediately told him not to have such thoughts and never bring it up again in the future. This shattered Mo Fang's hopes completely, and from then on, he could only continue to identify himself as a soldier. Shen Li heard footsteps and looked in the direction of the sound. A bright light dazzled her eyes, and to her surprise, it was Xing Yun! Tears welled up in her eyes instantly. The person in front of her looked so much like Xing Yun, and Shen Li knew that Xing Yun had already passed away. However, she still hoped against hope and asked Xing Zhi if he had seen Xing Yun. Xing Zhi's face remained calm as he directly replied that he had never seen him.
The guards beside Shen Li informed her that the divine lord from the Immortal Realm would stay for a few days to help seal the miasma and reinforce the boundaries of the Spirit Realm. Xing Zhi examined Shen Li's pulse, and Shen Li carefully observed him. The divine lord before her was the last ancient war god, so similar to Xing Yun, which was truly puzzling.
Xing Zhi wanted to find someone to guide him, and when the guards heard Shen Li's name, they immediately explained that their commander was seriously injured and probably couldn't handle such a task. Mo Fang volunteered to guide Xing Zhi, but he decisively refused, stating that he only needed Shen Li and that he could help her restore her divine power within three days.
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