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Mu Qinglan felt like she had fallen into a dream and was slow to wake up from it.
In the dream, she seemed to be surrounded by endless flames that were scorching hot, the red tongues of flame constantly licking at her as if trying to devour her.
She was unable to move, as if she had been imprisoned by something, and could only watch as the flames inched closer and closer.
Soon, the flames were so near her, the terrifying heat seemed to spread along all the surface of her skin at once!
The pain was so intense, she almost fainted!
However, she couldn’t make a sound, and could do nothing but let the flames engulf her!
She could even feel her blood and bones all gradually melting from the high temperature around her!
Her consciousness was also getting lighter, and she felt drowsy.
Yun Yi frowned slightly, looking at Mu Linghan, who was passed out on the ground.
His face was red, and his forehead was constantly dripping with sweat, yet the liquid was quickly evaporated by the high temperature of his body, which showed just how terrifying the temperature of his body was at the same time.
The fact that the Vermillion Bird had forcefully entered his body, and that Mu Linghan had not ended up in flames was already a great mercy.
However, if this situation continues, Yun Yi didn’t dare to guarantee that Mu Linghan would survive this.
He had heard news that a Vermillion Bird was sealed within the Nine Foot Mountain Range, and it seemed to be related to the fierce battle that had happened many years ago, which was why he had come all the way here to look for it.
When he saw the Tier 6 Fire Spirit Lion, Yun Yi was already confident that the news was real.
Because there was a trace of the Vermillion Bird’s aura within the Fire Spirit Lion’s powers!
Although it was extremely weak, to Yun Yi, it was enough to determine many things.
Sure enough, the Vermillion Bird was sealed under this mountain!
Even though it was a Tier 9 primordial beast, this Vermillion Bird had just been born, so it wouldn’t be a difficult task for him to capture it.
But unexpectedly, the Vermillion Bird had directly forced itself into Mu Linghan’s body!
Mu Linghan had exhausted all of his Yuan Energy at this time, and he simply would not be able to withstand the Vermillion Bird’s powers! The final result would only end up with Mu Linghan bursting into flames and burning to death!
And the longer the time passed, the Vermillion Bird’s energy would only continue to grow. When the time comes to deal with it again, it would just become very troublesome.
Of course, it wasn’t like there wasn’t an easy way to deal with this.
As long as he killed off Mu Linghan fast enough, the Vermillion Bird would naturally have nowhere to hide.
However…
Yun Yi stared at Mu Linghan, who was lying on the ground.
The young man’s thin body was now curled up, and he looked as though he wouldn’t be able to ensure a single hit. His jade-like face was not flushed red, and he looked like a hot iron.
His brows were tightly knitted together, and he looked to be holding back. It must be extremely painful for him right now.
The silver sword in Yun Yi’s hand shone brightly, but he didn’t make any more.
Bang!
Mu Qinglan seemed to have lost all reasoning in the pain she was feeling and curled up on the ground. Her hands clenched tightly and gripped the rough, bloodstained ground with both hands! The slender, white hands had already become bruised and battered from the action!
Everything in her body was on fire, and even her blood felt like it was boiling. Naturally, it was a pain that ordinary people would not be able to endure.
However, Mu Qinglan was nothing if not determined to finish something that had started. She didn’t let out a single groan at the pain she felt, and not even a scream.
This was also a terrifying picture to look at, and one would tremble if they were to watch her right now.
A fleeting frown crossed Yun Yi’s face.
For some reason, a thought suddenly surfaced in his mind…
Perhaps Mu Linghan would not die here.
Forget about how Mu Linghan was only at Rank 1 Yuan Energy right now, even at the peak of his power, he mostly still wouldn’t be able to withstand the Vermillion Bird’s power, but…
Looking at the young man who was clearly in pain, clutching at the rough ground and leaving streaks of blood behind, yet still refusing to make any sound, Yun Yi suddenly felt that something unexpected would happen, though it wouldn’t necessarily be true.
He suddenly had a strange feeling that Mu Linghan would live.
In the Zhongyuan Secret Realm, even Yun Yi had gone through a lot of danger and tethered between life and death before. The pair of siblings had of course also gone through a lot of danger, but they had persisted, what if in the end…
His eyes moved slightly, and he suddenly reached out his hand to press on Mu Linghan’s wrist.
“This is the last time I’ll save you, we’re… even now.”
A low murmuring sound rang out, and it was unclear who it was spoken to.
A surge of dense Yuan Energy instantly entered Mu Qinglan’s body!
“What pure Yuan Energy!” Xue You said in surprise.
Mu Qinglan naturally felt this movement, and her brain finally cleared up a little.
This wave of energy was extremely familiar to her.
It was Yun Yi.
He had actually helped her?
But, Mu Qinglan didn’t have the luxury of time to think about this too much. Even a fool knew that she was in a critically dangerous moment right now!
Xue You still wanted her to entertain the idea he had for the Tier 9 Vermillion Bird. Forget about how her body wouldn’t be able to withstand such a strong power. Even if the contract really succeeded, she simply did not have the excess energy to subdue the Vermillion Bird!
Xue You naturally knew what was in her mind, and he suddenly snorted.
“Girl, even if you want to die, it isn’t an easy matter. This Vermillion Bird wants to dominate your body so that it can buy time to grow its strength. Heh, what an idiot.”
His lazy, hoarse voice seemed to come slowly from a bottomless abyss, which made one’s heart and soul tremble when one heard it.
It also seemed to come from the distant skies, with a heavy pressure behind his words!
“Does it think that this place is one that it can come and go as it pleases?!”
Just as the words were said, Mu Qinglan felt a sudden jerk from the black jade tablet in her consciousness!
A faint glow suddenly appeared on that dull, pitch black surface!
“Girl, a chance!” Xue You let out a sharp cry, and Mu Qinglan’s head was completely clear and snapped her eyes opened!
Inside her body, where her Qi seemed to have all but dried up in her dantian, suddenly trembled!
A momentum that seemed to rock the earth and heavens broke out!
Mu Qinglan gritted her teeth. She was actually going to fall below Rank 1 Yuan Energy at such a moment?!
Yun Yi could immediately perceive the movement within Mu Qinglan, and cast her a doubtful glance, only to find the originally passed out young man to have suddenly opened his eyes!
That usually bright and clear eyes now had faint traces of blood red color in it!
At the same time, a powerful and boundless wave of energy suddenly erupted from Mu Qinglan’s body, which instantly engulfed her entire body!
Yun Yi felt a dense, overwhelming force suddenly come forth, instantly expelling his Yaun Energy from Mu Linghan’s body!
Sensing that something was wrong, his face turned grave as he immediately retreated!
Boom!
The moment he left, a black blast of Yuan Energy immediately slammed into where he had just been standing seconds ago!
Several huge cracks appeared on the ground from the impact!
Yun Yi moved instantly, the glow from the silver sword in his hand growing brighter as he placed it in front of his body, keeping his eyes fixed on Mu Qinglan.
And then, he watched as the bloodied youth in front of him slowly climbed up from the ground and sat down with his legs crossed, hands folded in front of his body. He had actually got in a position that people generally used to cultivate!
It was also at this time that Yun Yu clearly saw in the depths of the youth’s pupils, an indescribably dense tendrils of black started to spread outwards!
It was as though there were starbursts exploding into bright sparks!
Inside Mu Qinglan’s body, the glow from the broken black jade tablet had scattered like stars, and formed a black pentagram formation that one could see from afar!
A mysterious, terrifying power suddenly erupted from it!
The Vermillion Bird had just entered Mu Qinglan’s sea of consciousness at this point, and also finally sensed that something was wrong! It immediately wanted to leave!
However, at this point, the Vermillion Bird was already enveloped by the bright light from that formation!
Screech!
The Vermillion Bird was suddenly struck by a sense of deadly crisis, and immediately flapped its wings with the intention to leave!
However, the bright star formation ruthlessly held it down!
Traces of blood immediately appeared on the Vermillion Bird’s body!
The overwhelming force smothered its own powers!
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Inside Mu Qinglan’s body, the black and red fire blended with each other even as they fought fiercely! Then, it merged into her blood vessels and bones!
Under the refinement of the two forces, her veins and bones were reborn, becoming incredibly tough and stronger than ever!
Between life and death, all the bones in her body had been reformed!
The Vermillion Bird raised its head and looked at the black pentagram formation, a trace of deep-rooted fear finally flashing in its eyes!
Mu Qinglan looked at it and said indifferently, “Submit… or die!”