freenovelworld Chapter 896-Awakening
Chapter 896-Awakening
"It's alright, I can agree to your condition."
Faced with Ying Huanhuan's earnest conditions, Xiao Ling did not hesitate for a moment. A faint smile played on his lips, and his tone was calm yet firm as he immediately agreed.
He looked calmly at Ying Huanhuan, whose expression was tense, and spoke clearly and firmly, making sure everyone around him understood him perfectly.
"Since you are willing to make an agreement with me and help me succeed, I will keep the safety of Dao Sect in mind. In the future, whenever Dao Sect encounters a powerful enemy, is in danger of being destroyed, or faces a fatal calamity that is difficult to resist, you only need to send someone from your Dao Sect to send a message, and I, Xiao Ling, will definitely appear as promised and do my best to protect the entire Dao Sect. I will never allow Dao Sect to suffer any disaster or its disciples to be bullied for no reason."
In Xiao Ling's mind, agreeing to this agreement to protect the Dao Sect was not a difficult or troublesome matter at all.
With his current strength, he is already considered invincible on the Tianxuan Continent. No matter who invades, he can crush and suppress them with a wave of his hand. Protecting the Dao Sect is just a trivial matter that he can handle with a flick of his wrist. It does not require much thought and will not interfere with his own cultivation and planning. It is just a favor he is doing.
Upon hearing this, the tense and stagnant atmosphere in the surrounding air instantly eased considerably.
Ying Xuanzi, who had been standing quietly to the side, was the first to let out a sigh of relief. The heavy and gloomy feeling that had been weighing on his heart for so long disappeared completely, replaced by an undisguised sense of relief and ease.
Having witnessed firsthand Xiao Ling's astonishing feats of suppressing the Demon King with his bare hands and easily subduing the Great Desolate Stele, he already knew that this mysterious powerhouse's strength was unfathomable, and he was hard to find an opponent in the entire Tianxuan Continent. He was far beyond the reach of ordinary sect leaders.
Ying Xuanzi's biggest worry has always been that his beloved daughter, Ying Huanhuan, is a reincarnator, and that her personality in this life will be influenced by her previous life.
In Ying Xuanzi's view, Ying Huanhuan, as the reincarnation of the ancient Ice Lord, is gradually awakening and eroding the Ice Lord's personality within her. If this continues, she will eventually be completely devoured by the Ice Lord's consciousness, and will no longer be as vivid and lively as she is now, ending up in a miserable state of being unable to control her own body and losing herself.
Now that Xiao Ling has personally made a promise, not only can he ensure the Dao Sect's peaceful survival for generations, but more importantly, with such an unparalleled expert's full assistance, he will surely be able to steadily suppress the Ice Master's remnant soul consciousness, help Ying Huanhuan completely eliminate the hidden danger of personality erosion, and protect his daughter's life of peace and tranquility.
In Ying Xuanzi's view, this was already the best and safest outcome at present. There was no more perfect solution than this, and the heavy weight that had been hanging over his heart for many years was finally lifted off his feet.
Upon seeing this, the Palace Master of the Desolate Palace, Chen Zhen, along with the elders and core experts of the Dao Sect, all showed joy on their faces, feeling extremely fortunate.
Everyone knew perfectly well that although the Dao Sect had lost the Great Desolate Stele, its most precious treasure, it had gained the protection and alliance of the top expert Xiao Ling. This kind of opportunity was a hundred or a thousand times more worthwhile than guarding an ancient stele that could not be activated.
Having forged a deep bond and alliance with a peerless powerhouse like Xiao Ling, who is comparable to the ancient talisman ancestor, the Dao Sect's position among the many super sects in the Eastern Xuan Region will only become more stable in the future, and no one will dare to provoke or provoke it easily.
Even if they encounter suppression from other top sects or invasion from evil forces in the future, as long as they have Xiao Ling as their supreme backer, the Dao Sect will have the most solid foundation and will no longer need to fear any storms or calamities.
All the high-ranking members of the Dao Sect were secretly relieved and extremely satisfied with the current result, with no trace of the loss and resentment they felt when they lost the Great Desolate Stele.
Seeing Xiao Ling personally agree to the alliance and promise to protect the Dao Sect, Ying Huanhuan finally felt relieved.
She blinked her clear, bright eyes slightly, looked earnestly at Xiao Ling in front of her, and asked softly about the follow-up matters with a hint of urgency and seriousness in her voice.
Now that the two sides had made an agreement, and she was determined to help Xiao Ling, she naturally wanted to know how to proceed and where to start cooperating.
"Since the agreement has been made, I also agree to help you find that Ice Ancestral Symbol."
Ying Huanhuan looked at Xiao Ling with a serious expression and asked softly, "Then what do I need to do next? Just tell me what to do."
Seeing this, Xiao Ling smiled calmly and composedly, shaking his head gently in a reassuring tone.
"No need to rush, there's no need to hurry."
His gaze fell on Ying Huanhuan, and he slowly outlined the follow-up arrangements, his words clear and logical, his tone firm and steady.
"For now, all you need to do is calmly prepare yourself. In a few days, I will help you activate the reincarnation spirit mark hidden deep within your body."
Xiao Ling spoke calmly and patiently, continuing to explain the key points:
"Once the Reincarnation Spirit Seal is fully activated, you will be able to draw upon the essence and power of your previous life as the Ice Lord. With the help of this essence, your cultivation will rapidly increase, and your strength will advance by leaps and bounds."
"Only when you improve your own cultivation and gradually master the innate powers and origins of the Ice Lord, and then seek out the Ice Ancestral Symbol to assist me in my work, can you truly be of help, rather than being willing but unable to help."
At this point, Xiao Ling softened his tone, specifically addressing Ying Huanhuan's biggest concerns and giving her ample confidence:
"As for your biggest concern about the Ice Lord's personality erosion, you can rest assured. I will never break my promise to you. With me here to protect you and help you stabilize your mind and suppress the Ice Lord's will, I will absolutely not allow that Ice Lord's personality to cause you any trouble."
"That's good, it gives me some time to prepare and adjust."
Upon hearing this, Ying Huanhuan nodded gently, her clear eyes now calmed, and she had no more worries.
Since Xiao Ling had already planned everything, she only needed to calm down and adjust her state. Once she was fully prepared, she could then let Xiao Ling activate the Reincarnation Spirit Seal within her body.
Seeing that Ying Huanhuan had already agreed to the arrangements and her expression was calm and indifferent, Xiao Ling did not say anything more about the matter. He thought that everything could proceed step by step and there was no need to rush.
"Sect Leader Ying Xuanzi, now that everything has been settled, I need to stay at the Dao Sect for a while to wait for Miss Huanhuan to recuperate and prepare to activate the Reincarnation Spirit Seal. I would be grateful if you could trouble the Sect Leader to arrange a quiet place for me and those around me within the Dao Sect."
He then shifted his gaze slightly, moving it from Ying Huanhuan to Ying Xuanzi in front of him.
"It is a great honor for our Dao Sect that Your Excellency Xiao Ling would deign to stay here. I will personally select a place for you to reside."
Ying Xuanzi quickly cupped his hands in a polite gesture of respect, his tone full of enthusiasm and reverence.
As soon as he finished speaking, Ying Xuanzi dared not delay for a moment and immediately began to make arrangements. In a short while, he selected an elegant and secluded villa on the top of Daozong Mountain for Xiao Ling and his companion, Ling Qingzhu.
Far from the noisy places of sect disciples, this place is rich in the pure energy of heaven and earth, quiet and peaceful, with excellent scenery and noble layout. It is one of the best places for recuperation within the Dao Sect, making it the perfect place to settle Xiao Ling.
After settling Xiao Ling in properly, Ying Xuanzi's greatest concern was still for his beloved daughter, Ying Huanhuan. Not daring to linger for even a moment, he quickly turned around and found Ying Huanhuan. He pulled her aside to a quiet place and, with a solemn expression, carefully instructed her on many matters that required extra attention in the future...
...Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and were gone in a flash.
Deep within the summit of Daozong Mountain, in a top-secret chamber specifically used for seclusion and quiet contemplation, completely silent.
At this moment, three figures stood in the secret chamber: Xiao Ling, Ying Huanhuan, and Ying Xuanzi, the head of the Dao Sect.
Ying Xuanzi stood to the side, his expression solemn and dignified, his brows furrowed with undisguised worry and unease, his gaze fixed on his daughter Ying Huanhuan, his heart filled with concern.
After a moment, Ying Xuanzi took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart. He turned to face Xiao Ling, who stood beside him with a profound demeanor and a calm expression, and bowed slightly, his tone full of earnestness and entrustment:
"Lord Xiao Ling, from now on, I will entrust my daughter Huanhuan to your care. Awakening the Reincarnation Spirit Seal is of great importance, and I hope you will take good care of her. I hereby entrust this matter to you."
As for Ying Xuanzi, he had already entrusted his daughter's safety entirely to Xiao Ling, and his heart was filled with earnest entrustment.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling simply nodded slightly, his expression calm and composed, without uttering any further words. His composed demeanor inexplicably reassured people.
Then, Xiao Ling's gaze slowly shifted, landing on Ying Huanhuan in front of him, whose expression was slightly tense but whose eyes were firm. A gentle, faint smile appeared on his lips, and he asked softly in a calm and soothing voice:
"Miss Huanhuan, are you ready to awaken the Reincarnation Spirit Seal?"
Upon hearing this, Ying Huanhuan immediately nodded emphatically. All distracting thoughts and panic vanished from her clear eyes, leaving only unwavering determination and courage.
She had already adjusted her condition, rested quietly for three days, and was in the best physical and mental condition. She had made all the necessary preparations.
She looked up at Xiao Ling, her tone clear and solemn, and replied in a deep voice:
"Yes, I'm all ready. Big brother, please help me awaken the Reincarnation Spirit Seal within me!"
Seeing that Ying Huanhuan was determined and her expression was firm, and that she was fully prepared for awakening, Xiao Ling nodded slightly and did not delay any longer.
His expression was calm and composed. A glint of light flashed at his fingertips, condensing a wisp of pure and powerful icy energy. He pointed straight out with his finger, precisely landing on the center of Ying Huanhuan's smooth brow.
As Xiao Ling's finger fell, a gentle yet immense power slowly flowed into Ying Huanhuan's body through his fingertip, circulating and meandering through her meridians, precisely guiding the source of reincarnation hidden deep within her soul.
The next moment, something unexpected happened.
Ying Huanhuan, whose eyes were originally bright and lively, suddenly lost all her luster and fell into a dazed and confused state.
Immediately following, an extreme chill, powerful enough to freeze the soul and seal all things, erupted from her body and instantly swept through the entire sealed chamber.
A bone-chilling cold permeated the air, as if the surrounding air itself had been frozen solid by this terrifying icy power.
Looking again at Ying Huanhuan's eyes, which were originally bright, dark, and lively, they were now completely covered by a deep and clear icy blue light, and even the pupils had turned into a crystal clear color.
Within those icy blue pupils, there was no longer any ordinary emotion or vibrant warmth, only an ancient, icy indifference and a desolate, ancient stillness, colder than any mortal.
At that moment, a bright, piercingly blue light quietly gathered and slowly rose from between Ying Huanhuan's eyebrows.
A blue aura swirled and flowed, stretching, extending, and shaping. In an instant, an ancient and complex blue reincarnation spirit seal, exuding the pressure of endless ice primordial power, took shape between her brows, quietly floating and radiating a faint, cold light.
A chilling aura spread wildly, quickly covering the entire Jade Chamber with a thin layer of ice crystals, the biting cold penetrating straight to the soul.
Ying Xuanzi's expression changed drastically. He quickly circulated all his Yuan Power to create a thick barrier around himself, trying his best to resist the terrifying cold. Even so, his blood and qi were still slightly stagnant from the cold.
He stared at Ying Huanhuan, whose demeanor had drastically changed, his eyes filled with horror, and he couldn't help but mutter to himself:
"Such terrifying pressure... It's only the initial manifestation of the Reincarnation Spirit Seal, yet it possesses such power. Is this the Ice Lord's original power... It's simply too overwhelming..."
He was deeply shocked. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would have found it hard to believe that his daughter possessed such terrifying power that could shake the heavens and the earth.
Immersed in this boundless and extreme cold, Ying Huanhuan's originally jet-black and lustrous hair began to change color at an astonishing speed visible to the naked eye, transforming into a pure and translucent ice-blue color in an instant.
Her hair swayed gently in the wind, and her appearance and demeanor were completely different from before.
This fierce and powerful aura continued to swirl and churn for a while, shaking the entire secret chamber until it was completely released and reached its peak before suddenly subsiding.
The violent, surging icy aura ceased its rampage, receding rapidly inward like a receding tide, flowing back into Ying Huanhuan's body. The overwhelming pressure that had previously shaken people's hearts also slowly dissipated without a trace.
As the power completely subsided, Ying Huanhuan's strength was instantly drained, and she could no longer maintain her posture. Her body, which had been floating in the air, lost its support and plummeted downwards, only to be caught in Xiao Ling's arms.
"Huanhuan has only just begun to integrate the Reincarnation Spirit Seal and the Ice Lord's power. Her mental and physical strength are unable to withstand it for the time being, which is why she has fallen into a deep sleep. There is nothing to worry about. I will personally take care of her and stabilize her internal energy. You can rest assured."
Sensing the gradually stabilizing energy within Ying Huanhuan's body, Xiao Ling looked up at the anxious Ying Xuanzi and spoke calmly:
After speaking, Xiao Ling said no more. Holding Ying Huanhuan in his arms, the space around him slightly distorted, and the next moment he disappeared into the secret room, leaving Ying Xuanzi standing there alone.
"Sigh, I hope everything goes well."
Ying Xuanzi gazed in the direction where Xiao Ling had disappeared, letting out a long sigh, his brows still furrowed with lingering worry. After all, she was his precious daughter; even with all his trust in Xiao Ling, he couldn't help but feel uneasy.
After a moment, he composed himself, flicked his sleeve lightly, and without lingering, turned and walked out of the quiet, secluded cultivation chamber. (End of Chapter)