"The Red Dust Heart Refining Fire has been claimed by this Venerable One. Get out!"
The Demon Venerable's voice was still as cold as ever.
Lin Chuan in the Reincarnation dream would be influenced by his subconscious in reality, and also enjoy the blessings of all entries, but he could not synchronize them with the real world.
Looking at the peerless figure before you, your fear lessened a bit compared to before.
After a brief exchange of glances, you and the Demon Venerable clashed again.
During the battle, you discovered the Demon Venerable's weakness: she was confined to the center of the Godfall Mountain Range and could not leave.
So, you adopted a hit-and-run strategy, like a cunning old fox.
After countless back-and-forths at the mountain's edge, you accidentally discovered the Demon Venerable's second form.
The Demon Venerable suddenly became very gentle, devoid of her usual ferocity.
She said, "I'm sorry, I couldn't control myself and I hurt you."
The cold, arrogant, tyrannical, and domineering female Demon Venerable transformed into a gentle lamb overnight, and you found it very unsettling.
She leaned in close, her flawless face very near yours, her breath like orchids.
You suddenly realized that the scent of the breeze was so pleasant.
She said, "Let me heal your wounds."
You instinctively wanted to refuse, but she was so beautiful and so gentle that your hidden LSP (lecherous pervert) attribute was activated, and the words of refusal caught in your throat, unable to be spoken.
While healing, she actively asked, "What's your name?"
"My name is Lin Chuan, and you?"
The current Demon Venerable, how illustrious she was, yet no one knew her true name. You were also very curious about this.
"Mo Sangyu."
"A good name." You blurted out, speaking a insincere word for the first time in your life.
During the healing period, you chatted a lot.
You and Mo Sangyu became good friends, and you decided to help her.
Mo Sangyu said that she could only return to her normal state on the night of the Taiyin Star's Perfection; at other times, she would be the cold, arrogant, tyrannical, and domineering Demon Venerable.
Mo Sangyu refused your help, "You should go. You are my only friend, and I don't want to hurt you."
At dawn tonight, Mo Sangyu would revert to her Demon Venerable form again.
You said resolutely, "No, I must save you."
Lin Chuan knew this was a dream.
Afraid of death? Not at all.
Defeating the Demon Venerable was a necessary step for you to complete the Reincarnation dream and receive rewards.
What you didn't know was that your fearless attitude at this moment was deeply imprinted in Mo Sangyu's heart.
In Mo Sangyu's life, no one had ever chosen her so resolutely.
The innocent her believed that your friendship had transcended life and death.
"The Red Dust Heart Refining Fire is the only opportunity."
With your persistent efforts, Mo Sangyu told you the secret to defeating the Demon Venerable.
You looked into her eyes and said, "Wait for me!"
Mo Sangyu cried, looking pitiful.
You, who had been single until now, were captivated and determined to save her. If possible, you even wanted to marry her.
Night gave way to dawn, and the Demon Venerable descended.
"This Venerable One will tear you to pieces!"
With the same appearance, her aura was vastly different; the Demon Venerable in red was far colder and more vicious than Mo Sangyu.
You fell into contemplation.
Were they truly the same person?
At this moment, you recalled the legend of the Red Dust Heart Refining Fire.
Refining the Heart in the Mortal World, remaining undisturbed; Refining the Mortal World with the Heart, turning misfortune into blessing.
Only by overcoming the Heart Tribulation could one break the taboos of the Ancient Era and reach a higher Realm.
No one knew where the Heart Tribulation came from, perhaps the Demon Venerable had already sensed something.
The Demon Venerable was invincible in the world, but due to the ruined heavens and earth, she could never Breakthrough to the higher Realm of the Ancient Era.
What restricted the Demon Venerable was not the Godfall Mountain Range, nor the Red Dust Heart Refining Fire, but the Demon Venerable herself.
You suddenly realized, "Mo Sangyu is the manifestation of the Demon Venerable's Heart Tribulation!"
"Die!"
The Demon Venerable's cold voice pulled you back from your thoughts.
You returned to the safe zone once more.
"The Red Dust Heart Refining Fire is the only opportunity!"
Remembering Mo Sangyu's words, you decided to snatch the Red Dust Heart Refining Fire from the Demon Venerable's grasp.
"Come here."
You, hailed as the contemporary Sword God, used the most chuunibyou-like provocation, raising your middle finger at the Demon Venerable. This method, however, surprisingly worked.
The Demon Venerable went berserk.
Seizing the moment of her distraction, you sacrificed your lifespan, becoming one with your sword, reaching the ultimate speed of heaven and earth, and rushing towards the Red Dust Heart Refining Fire.
You successfully reached the Red Dust Heart Refining Fire.
The moment you touched the Red Dust Heart Refining Fire, an unexpected change occurred.
The Red Dust Heart Refining Fire merged with your Soul at that instant, and like the Demon Venerable, you could no longer leave the center of the Godfall Mountain Range.
Pfft! The Demon Venerable's hand pierced through your chest.
She pulled out your heart right in front of you, slowly clenching her five fingers.
"No! Don't!!!"
At the moment your heart was about to be crushed, another voice appeared; it was Mo Sangyu's consciousness that had an Awakening.
The Demon Venerable fell into a state of struggle.
Seizing this opportunity, you used all your life's strength to Seal the Demon Venerable.
Given the difference in Realm, this Seal could only last for three days.
After three days, perhaps it would be your death.
You fell into confusion: "What should I do?"
Your gaze fell upon the Red Dust Heart Refining Fire. Within the flames were four clusters of Soul energy.
The blood-red Soul energy was the most brilliant and dazzling, representing the Demon Venerable. Next was a cluster of green energy, representing you, the Sword God.
The third was yellow energy, representing you, who had fallen in love with Mo Sangyu at first sight.
Finally, there was the aqua-blue energy, representing Mo Sangyu, the gentlest being in the world.
Perhaps only when three Soul energies merged into one would there be the qualification to contend with the Demon Venerable; perhaps this was the only opportunity.
And the consequence of doing so was that if you failed, you would be completely annihilated.
Lin Chuan's subconscious thought was how to escape from the Reincarnation dream.
In the dream, he truly wanted to save Mo Sangyu.
With the convergence of these two consciousnesses, the outcome was self-evident.
You resolutely chose to merge the Soul energies, vowing to fulfill your promise with Mo Sangyu.
You sacrificed everything, and the three energies merged into one.
The Sealed Demon Venerable opened her eyes. No! She was no longer the cold Demon Venerable, but Sang Yu, the gentlest being in the world.
Mo Sangyu cried, looking at you with tears streaming down her face, a truly pitiful sight.
"Why did you do this? You'll die."
She threw herself into your arms, her small fists pounding your chest, her tears dampening your clothes.
You had only known each other for a day, yet it felt as if you had loved each other for a lifetime. This feeling was wonderful and made you fall deeply.
"I told you, I would definitely save you."
With the beauty in your arms, at this moment, you felt that life and death no longer mattered so much.
You and Mo Sangyu gazed into each other's eyes, filled with deep affection.
In Mo Sangyu's heart, your affection for her had already transcended life and death; time was no longer important.
You kissed each other.
The intense flames consumed your clothes, burning them to ashes.
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Mo Sangyu: Gentle as Water