Chapter 4882
: The Story of Xi!
"The second injection, to calm the soul."
Without pausing, Ling Feng raised his left hand and the second Tai Xuan Golden Needle condensed in his palm. With lightning speed, he pierced Xi's back of the head!
Double-needle resonance!
The forces of the two singularities converged in Xi's brain, forming a subtle force field that firmly locked the black mist in place.
The black mist struggled frantically, releasing distorted mental fluctuations in an attempt to assault Ling Feng's consciousness.
But Ling Feng was prepared.
A beam of red light suddenly shot out from his third vertical pupil, completely isolating all soul impacts.
This third vertical pupil originates from the Asura Eye of the Heavenly Dao Bloodline. Although Ling Feng's current life form is completely different, the third vertical pupil seems to still retain a part of the ability similar to the "Asura Killing Realm".
Within the domain of the Asura Killing Realm, Ling Feng's divine soul essence will become incredibly powerful, gaining at least a hundredfold increase.
Of course, this is something Ling Feng has gradually come to understand through his life-and-death battles with those mountain streams over this period of time.
"Godfather, listen up!"
Ling Feng took a deep breath and shouted again, "Third needle, break through the barrier!"
The third golden needle condensed and pierced Xi's temple!
Three needles in one array!
A triangular force field formed in Xi's brain and began to contract and compress inward.
The black mist emitted a silent wail, and its volume began to slowly shrink.
But at that moment, something unexpected happened!
As if it were sentient, the black mist suddenly gave up resisting and instead followed the power of the golden needles, invading Ling Feng's star veins in the opposite direction!
"Still want to retaliate?"
Ling Feng sneered, and all 360 star veins in his body erupted simultaneously!
The silver breath of creation surged forth like a tsunami, forming barriers within the star veins and gradually erasing the invading black mist.
At the same time, he raised his right hand and shouted, "Fourth needle, Annihilation!"
The fourth golden needle condensed and this time pierced Xi's Baihui acupoint on the top of his head!
As the four needles fell, the force field shifted once more.
The triangle expanded into a tetrahedron, blocking all escape routes for the black fog.
More importantly, the singularity power contained in the fourth needle began to actively "devour" the black mist!
Yes, devour!
Ling Feng incorporated the attributes and characteristics of his own chaotic origin into the Tai Xuan Golden Needle condensed from the singularity.
At this moment, the four golden needles were like four chaotic vortexes, frantically devouring the black mist that lingered in Xi's spiritual sea.
In an instant, the black mist dissipated at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Xi's body trembled violently, and his face was contorted in pain, clearly indicating that he was enduring immense suffering.
But he didn't utter a single scream throughout the entire ordeal.
Time passed second by second.
Inside the cave, only the humming of the golden needles and Xi's heavy breathing could be heard.
at last!
The last wisp of black mist was completely swallowed up by the fourth needle.
Ling Feng let out a long sigh of relief; his forehead was covered in sweat.
He slowly pulled out four gold needles.
The moment the golden needle left the body, it turned into specks of silver light and dissipated.
"Godfather, how are you feeling?"
Ling Feng's voice was somewhat weak; the actions he had just performed had taken a toll on his mental strength.
Xi slowly opened her eyes.
In that instant, Xi's entire demeanor and spirit completely changed.
No longer the murky, numb look in his eyes, but instead a clear, deep gaze that seemed to see through everything.
In that gaze, there was a sense of vicissitude, wisdom, and a long-lost clarity.
"I……"
Xi spoke, her voice still hoarse, but with a touch more composure, "I...I feel like I haven't felt this relaxed and at ease in a long, long time."
He raised his hand and touched his forehead, "It feels like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders."
Xi stood up, his massive body appearing even more imposing within the cave.
He looked down at Ling Feng, a complex expression flashing in his clear eyes.
"Kid... no, Ling Feng, you actually did it! Just what kind of amazing guy are you?!"
He burst into laughter, grabbed Ling Feng's shoulders with both hands, and almost pulled Ling Feng up like a spring up from dry land.
"It's falling apart...cough cough..."
Ling Feng coughed for a moment, "Godfather, you're shaking me to pieces..."
"Forehead……"
Xi then realized her lapse in composure and quickly put Ling Feng down, but she still looked extremely excited.
He took a deep breath, feeling the long-lost sense of ease and comfort within his body, as if all the gloom in his heart had been swept away.
If before, they only saw a glimmer of hope in Ling Feng that they could leave...
At this moment, he began to believe that he and Ling Feng, they could all leave this place!
Ling Feng shook his head and smiled, took a deep breath, stared intently at Xi, and said in a deep voice, "Father, for the time being, the black mist has not been completely eliminated."
Xi turned around abruptly. "What do you mean?"
"Don't worry, you only need six more acupuncture treatments."
Ling Feng wiped the sweat from his forehead and said slowly, "After six treatments, it will be completely eradicated and prevent any future troubles."
Xi breathed a slight sigh of relief. Recalling all the torment he had endured in the past, he didn't want to fall back into that crazy state.
He strode to the pool in the corner of the cave, where he usually fetched water.
Then, he bent down, scooped up a handful of water, and slowly washed his face.
The cool touch calmed his excited heart a little.
Water droplets slid down his cheeks, washing away the grime and weariness accumulated over the years.
When he looked up again, Ling Feng saw a completely different Xi.
His face was still covered with scars, but his facial features exuded a heroic air, showing that he must have once been a handsome and extraordinary man.
The gloom between his brows dissipated, replaced by a long-lost sharpness; his eyes were clear and piercing, as if they could see right into people's hearts.
He stood there, no longer a mad prisoner, but a true…
A strong person!
"Ling Feng".
Xi turned around and solemnly called out Ling Feng's name for the first time.
"Mm." Ling Feng bowed.
"From this day forward, you are my adopted son, Xi." Xi's voice was firm and powerful. "I will impart to you all that I have learned in my life. I will make you stronger, strong enough to..."
He paused, then turned his gaze out of the cave, toward the distant giant mountain.
"Strong enough to break this cage."
A warm feeling welled up in Ling Feng's heart, and he bowed deeply again, "Thank you, Godfather!"
Xi walked up to Ling Feng and placed his huge hand on his shoulder.
This time, the movements were very light and solemn.
"I'm the one who should say thank you."
His eyes were slightly moist, but that was quickly replaced by determination.
"Without you, I would continue to live a muddled, insane life! But now, I am clear-headed like never before. I remember, I remember everything!"
He took a deep breath, then pulled Ling Feng to a stone bench. "Come on, tell me your story. I want to know why you have such a firm resolve. With your strength, you would be a hegemon in the Beast Sea realm. Since you successfully created the Creation Realm, you could be considered an immortal god. Why must you leave?"
"My story..."
A hint of reminiscence flashed in Ling Feng's eyes.
"Yes, I want to know, I want to know everything."
Xi's gaze turned solemn. "I want to know more about what my only adopted son has been through!"
"All right……"
Ling Feng nodded. "Speaking of which, this seems to be a rather, rather long story."
"Then you can speak slowly, and I'll listen attentively."
……
Immediately, Ling Feng described his journey from the Tianbai Empire to the Eastern Spirit Immortal Pool, the Western Sword Domain, and the Southern Witch Domain...
He Xi recounted all his experiences, observations, and feelings along the way, up to the Immortal Realm and the World of Divine Miracles, without any concealment.
After hearing everything that had happened to Ling Feng, Xi's gaze shifted from surprise to shock, and then from shock to anger...
"It's truly unbelievable that the story of such a little guy like you could be so mysterious and unpredictable."
Xi clenched his fists. "Don't worry, if the two of us can leave here safely, I will definitely help you use the Pillar of Creation to return to your original world. The Ancient Ancestral Spirit Dragon was not lying; the Pillar of Creation does indeed possess such power."
"Thank you, Godfather!"
A glint flashed in Ling Feng's eyes. Having received Xi's promise, he was completely relieved.
Even if those guys from the Star Hunter Clan break their promise, with Xi's help, who can stop him?
This time, I can finally go back!
Between father and son, there's no need for thanks.
Xi Shen looked at Ling Feng for a moment, then said, "Next, I will tell you my story."
"Your story?"
Ling Feng's gaze sharpened, fixed solely on Xi. "Yes, Godfather, I am indeed very curious about you. You said you were the teacher of the Eighth Hunting Ancestor, so your status within the Star Hunting Clan should be very high. But this Eternal Ruins is the execution ground of the Star Hunting Clan. I don't think you are a sinner, so how could you..."
"It all started with my wife."
Xi took a deep breath and slowly said, "Her name is Wa, and she is the one I love most in this life."
Ling Feng's gaze sharpened slightly, and he couldn't help but ask, "So, this Senior Wa is my adoptive mother? Is she still in the Hengji Temple?"
“She’s gone.” Xi shook his head. “Didn’t you ask why I fell into this Eternal Ruins? It was because of my wife.”
"Because of...my stepmother?"
Ling Feng's eyes widened in disbelief. Could it be that Wa violated the Star Hunter Clan's prohibition and was thus banished to this Eternal Ruins, which is why Xi took the initiative to enter this place to search for his wife?
"There's something you said wrong just now."
Xi took a deep breath and continued, "I did guide Rongtian (who is also the Eighth Hunting Ancestor) to enter the Star Point Realm, but I am not his teacher, I am his second uncle."
"Second uncle?"
Ling Feng gasped, "I've heard that the patriarch above the eight great hunting ancestors of the Star Hunting Clan is named Jun Tian. Wouldn't he also be your junior?"
"Yes."
Xi nodded. "Most of my generation have already..."
At this point, a hint of pain flashed in his eyes. He hesitated for a long time, but ultimately stopped abruptly and did not continue.
After a long while, he continued, "Wa made some mistakes. So, she was banished to this Eternal Ruins. Then, one Beast Sea Era passed, ten Beast Sea Eras passed... and after a full one hundred Beast Sea Eras, she still hadn't come out."
"So, Father, you voluntarily entered the Eternal Ruins to find Mother? Then... then you..."
Ling Feng originally wanted to ask Xi if she had found Wa, but now Xi was still all alone, so the answer was obvious.
He raised his hand and patted his cheek, then laughed awkwardly, "I'm sorry, Godfather, I... I'm tongue-tied, I don't know how to speak."
Xi shook his head. Although Ling Feng could see that he was trying his best to restrain himself, his body was still trembling slightly.
"I found her."
Xi clenched her fists and continued, "But when we were crossing that great river together, she was swept away to the bottom while trying to save me. And I, although I survived, became insane and delirious as a result..."
Ling Feng suddenly realized why, with Yi Xi's abilities, her soul essence could be easily invaded by those black mists.
It seems that he was so grief-stricken by the loss of his wife that he chose to descend into madness to numb himself.
At least if you can't remember it, it won't be as painful.
"Godfather, I..."
Ling Feng clenched his fists, but didn't know what to say to comfort Xi.
Xi shook his head and said in a deep voice, "So, I'm an unreliable piece of trash, unable to even protect my own wife. Ling Feng, after knowing all this, do you still think that joining forces with me will allow us to leave this place?"
"I……"
Ling Feng's gaze sharpened, and after a long pause, he slowly said, "First of all, godfather, you are not a piece of trash. You were willing to give up everything to enter the Eternal Ruins for godmother, and godmother was willing to give up her own life for you. How could someone like you be a piece of trash?"
"And I, no matter what, even if I face certain death, I must leave this place. I must go back, I absolutely must go back!"
He clenched his fists, stared intently into Xi's eyes, and gritted his teeth, saying, "Godfather, I need your help!"
"You little rascal!"
Xi smiled faintly, "Although we're not biologically father and son, we share the same stubborn nature. Alright, I agree! Even if it's just for you, we must get out of here!"
"Yes!" Ling Feng nodded emphatically. "We can definitely get out of here!"
"Alright, now that we've said all that, Ling Feng, you'd better be mentally prepared!"
Xi pressed down on Ling Feng's shoulder and said in a deep voice, "Becoming stronger is not so easy! Especially since this is the Eternal Ruins!"
"From the moment I chose to enter the Eternal Ruins, I was already prepared for everything!"
After saying this, Ling Feng bowed to Xi and said, "Godfather, you don't need to hold back. Use all your skills. As long as I don't die, train me to death!"
"very good!"
Xi patted Ling Feng's shoulder forcefully, "Kid, you're just my type. Well then, let's begin!" (End of Chapter)