Chapter 173: Seed Of The Divine Soul
If this black sword is truly the Blade of Silence, the weapon of the God Of Death, then could that girl be the God Of Death herself?
Recalling the girl’s appearance, Qi Bei still felt a sense of astonishment, but the overwhelming divine aura that followed left him with a lingering fear.
At this moment, Qi Bei held the black sword in his hand and felt a slight burning sensation. However, he seemed to have pierced the girl’s chest with the black sword in the end. Would she still appear?
Just as he was contemplating this, the burning golden flames around him suddenly began to recede. The space gradually transformed, revealing walls, windowsills, bookshelves…
When all the burning golden flames disappeared completely, Qi Bei found himself in a completely feminine bedroom, with an elegant layout and fresh decorations that showcased the owner’s refined taste.
He stomped on the floor beneath his feet, producing a “knock knock” sound that was entirely real, unlike an illusory scene. He walked up to the desk, where half a pair of characters lay. The ink was still fresh, as if they had been written not long ago.
However, the entire house was spotless, permeated with a faint fragrance, and lacked one thing—human presence. As expected, this house had been transported into a peculiar space.
“Life is like a dream, lingering soul in time and space. I wonder how many clear dreams there are, only hoping for the eternal existence of bloodline…”
Qi Bei muttered, reading the characters aloud. The script was in a common language and appeared graceful at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it possessed a grand and awe-inspiring quality that shook the hearts of those who read it.
When he read these words aloud, the golden energy flow within the dragon seal on Qi Bei’s palm surged out and wrapped around his hand. As he raised his hand, it pointed towards the direction of the bed.
Qi Bei approached the bed, but it was empty, with only a faint fragrance lingering. He leaned over and rummaged around, and not knowing what he touched, it caused the entire bed frame to flip over.
He quickly jumped down, remaining vigilant and on guard.
As the bed frame flipped, what appeared was a stone platform resembling a golden flame, with a beautiful woman seated at its center.
Qi Bei’s pupils contracted. Suddenly, a strange emotion surged up from deep within his heart.
“Lilith!” As Qi Bei recognized the face of the beautiful woman, his heart couldn’t help but tremble. But… wasn’t Lilith already dead, buried in the ancestral tomb of the Nord family?
He slowly approached, but to his surprise, within this flame stone platform, the woman who looked exactly like Lilith had already shown no signs of life. However, something within her seemed to be summoning him.
“Mother…” Qi Bei’s voice lowered, and he slowly reached out his hand, gently caressing the woman’s cheek.
The moment his hand touched the woman’s skin, his whole body trembled. It felt as if something had been drawn out from within his limbs and bones.
And at that moment, a golden seed with dark patterns suddenly flew out from the woman’s forehead and abruptly implanted itself into Qi Bei’s consciousness.
“The Seed of Divine Soul,” a message came from the Blade of Silence.
The Seed of Divine Soul? That meant the so-called divine soul phantom was born from the Seed of Divine Soul.
Suddenly, the corners of the woman’s lips curled up, revealing a smile that could overturn the world. Then, in an instant, her body began to fade, gradually disappearing.
“Mother….” Qi Bei’s heart ached, and he reached out to grab her, but his hand passed through her body as if it were passing through air.
Finally, the woman’s body completely dissipated, and Qi Bei suddenly felt a wrenching pain. Involuntarily, two tears fell from the corners of his eyes.
He brought his hand to his face, staring blankly at the clear teardrop on his index finger. An inexplicable sorrow filled his heart. That intangible bloodline connection disregarded time and space, directly resonating within his soul.
Just then, Qi Bei felt a throbbing pain in his muscles and blood vessels, and at the same time, the Seed of Divine Soul that had entered his consciousness emitted strands of strange power. It seemed to be igniting his body, as if something inside him was awakening.
At the same time, the golden energy flow formed by the Soul Seal within Qi Bei’s Dragon Seal attempted to surge into his body. However, the phantom dragon within the Dragon Seal roared as if provoked, entangling the golden energy flow, preventing it from leaving the Dragon Seal.
Qi Bei was in agony, feeling as if he was about to die. His whole body was enduring tremendous burning pain.
Finally, the Seed of Divine Soul in Qi Bei’s consciousness settled down, and his body instantly returned to normal. He let out a breath, and if he guessed correctly, this should have been caused by the activation of his bloodline, although it seemed unsuccessful.
In the next moment, the bedroom where Qi Bei was located began to distort. He only felt a blur before finding himself in the forest. However, the previously blank stone tablet had turned into a pile of ashes.
“If all of this was arranged by the old man, then he should know about my mother Lilith’s identity. But what is my mother Lilith’s true identity? And why is the Soul Seal within my Dragon Seal?” Qi Bei had too many doubts in his mind.
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The Golden Fortress can be said to be the greatest engineering feat in the history of the Golden Leaf Empire. This fortress, built entirely of diamonds, blocked the Goths in the southern hills and marshes, preventing them from making any progress. The Feng Family, one of the top noble families of the Golden Leaf Empire, has always been stationed in the Golden Fortress, commanding an army of over five hundred thousand troops. They have always been a highly sought-after ally by the royal family.
At this time, the exchange group from the Sunset Royal Academy was in the Golden Fortress, being hosted by the Feng family.
Feng Ruoyu idled away in the backyard of the Feng family’s residence, resting her chin on her hands as she stared absentmindedly at the artificial rockery and flowing water in the courtyard.
“Ruoyu.” A pleasant voice rang out.
Feng Ruoyu suddenly looked up, delighted as she exclaimed, “Sister, you’re finally back! If you didn’t come back, I would have to leave soon.”
The beautiful woman who appeared before her was none other than Feng Ruoyun. She was dressed in armor, her beautiful hair simply tied up behind her head, giving her a clean and neat appearance, exuding a heroic aura.
Feng Ruoyun walked up to her sister’s side and lovingly stroked her hair, saying, “Are you getting used to staying in the Falling Sunset Kingdom?”
“I’ll get used to it even if I’m not used to it. I really don’t understand why I have to go there to study. The mentors in our Feng family are ten times better than the ones there. Besides, it’s just a waste of my time there, except for the better scenery.” Feng Ruoyu pouted cutely.
“It’s the family head’s arrangement. Sister doesn’t know why. By the way, why did your academy suddenly form an exchange group to the Golden Leaf Imperial City?” Feng Ruoyun asked.
“I don’t know. I was only informed the day before we left. Dean Mo personally issued the order, and he’s also leading the team.” Feng Ruoyu replied.
Feng Ruoyun seemed lost in thought, immersed in her own contemplation.
“Sister, you seem a little unhappy.,” Feng Ruoyu suddenly said.
Feng Ruoyun snapped back to reality, smiled, and said, “No, that’s not true. Sister has been fulfilled lately.”
“Sister, let me tell you something. There’s a student in our group with a really strange name. Can you guess what it is?” Feng Ruoyu giggled.
“I’m not a mind reader, how could I guess? Just tell me.” Feng Ruoyun said.
“Shi Liumang.” Feng Ruoyu laughed.
“Hoodlum?” Feng Ruoyun looked puzzled.
“His surname is Shi, his name is Liumang, so he’s called Shi Liumang. Can you believe his parents gave him such a name? Who gives their child a name like that?” Feng Ruoyu chuckled.
“Well, you never know. Some languages in certain regions have specific meanings. Ruoyu, you seem to be quite obsessed with him. Is he very handsome?” Feng Ruoyun teased.
“Handsome? Haha, sister, he looks rather sleazy. But… sometimes I feel that his demeanor is somewhat similar to Qi Bei’s.” Feng Ruoyu said inexplicably.
“Qi Bei…” Feng Ruoyun’s eyebrows slightly furrowed when she heard that name, and she asked, “You say his demeanor is similar to Qi Bei’s?”
“Well, a bit, but he couldn’t possibly be him. Brother Qi Bei is so handsome.” Feng Ruoyu said.
“So, is this Shi Liumang currently in your exchange group?” Feng Ruoyun asked.
“He’s not here now. He’s in the forbidden forest. Dean Mo said he had some personal matters to attend to and hasn’t returned yet. The headmaster said that if he doesn’t come back tomorrow, we’ll have to start our journey without him.” Feng Ruoyu replied.
The forbidden forest… A flash of coldness flickered in Feng Ruoyun’s beautiful eyes, and then it disappeared without a trace.
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Qi Bei emerged from the forest, greeted by a stretch of rolling hills.
The Golden Fortress City was not far from here, and he could see a golden line in the distance. That was the Golden Fortress.
Before long, the golden line turned into gold bars, radiating a dazzling bright light that was truly eye-catching.
At this time, Qi Bei noticed someone spying on him from afar. He paid no attention to it. As long as they didn’t provoke him, they could freely feast their eyes on his currently sleazy face.
However, the person soon left.
Not long after, Qi Bei heard the sounds of a battle not far away, happening right along the path he was about to take.
It was a group of Goths ambushing a human caravan. The Goths numbered over a hundred, each armed with goblin weapons, while the human caravan consisted of over two hundred people. However, most of them had already become lifeless corpses, leaving only a dozen or so individuals still resisting. Soon, even those dozen individuals were slaughtered.
At this moment, two Goths dragged a beautiful young girl out of a carriage. The girl’s face was filled with fear and sadness as she cried and struggled.
“Hahaha, this girl is truly spirited. Let’s take off her clothes and let our brothers appreciate her,” the leader of the Goths said, leering at the girl’s lovely face and graceful figure, bursting into maniacal laughter.
The two Goths immediately began tearing at the girl’s clothes, the sound of fabric ripping filling the air as the girl revealed large patches of snow-white skin.
Instantly, a chorus of swallowing saliva could be heard. The gazes of the hundred Goths were filled with an intense desire to devour this young girl.