16: Chapter 16: That Smile, Could It Be Xiao Bai?”I…
I can’t take it anymore…” 16: Chapter 16: That Smile, Could It Be Xiao Bai?”I…
I can’t take it anymore…” Chapter 16: That Smile, Could It Be Xiao Bai?
“I…
I can’t take it anymore…” Bai Yuan’s voice was hoarse and broken, his consciousness gradually blurring amidst the pain.
The Soul Power within his body was in wild disarray, and the light of the World-Bearing Fireseed grew brighter and brighter.
That aura of destruction continued to climb…
“No…
No!
I’m about to lose my hold!!” He roared with the last of his strength as the tearing sensation in his Sea of Consciousness grew more intense.
It felt as if he would completely dissipate in the next second; his body began to twitch uncontrollably, teetering on the edge of collapse.
At this critical moment.
The World-Bearing Fireseed in his palm suddenly shed its violent halo of destruction.
An extremely soft and gentle power slowly overflowed from deep within the fire seed.
Like the warm spring sun, it instantly enveloped Bai Yuan’s entire body.
That gentle power carried a potent soothing force, flowing slowly through his Meridians.
Wherever it passed, the chaotic Soul Power gradually calmed down.
The destructive power raging wildly in his Sea of Consciousness was also suppressed and enveloped bit by bit by this force, no longer tearing at his spirit at will.
The pain eased slightly.
Bai Yuan gritted his teeth, a trace of blood leaking from the corner of his mouth.
Only one thought remained in his heart as he frantically encouraged himself.
“Hold on…
I must hold on!
I can’t embarrass Xiao Bai!
I absolutely can’t!” He clenched his fists tightly, using the support of that gentle power to desperately resist the remaining destructive force.
But the continuous spiritual tearing had long since exhausted all his strength.
His consciousness still began to blur, as if being submerged by a tide.
His vision started to dim, and the roaring in his ears gradually receded.
At the very instant he was about to lose consciousness completely, a blurry figure quietly appeared within his Sea of Consciousness.
The figure’s features were indistinguishable, surrounded by a faint shimmer, with only a slight smile visible.
Unable to tell if it was real or illusory, he only saw the figure raise a hand and give a gentle pull.
The destructive forces suppressed by the gentle power surged toward the figure like a tide and were slowly absorbed by it.
As the destructive power was continuously drawn away, the pain in Bai Yuan’s body dissipated rapidly.
His tense body gradually relaxed, and his chaotic aura stabilized significantly.
The Sea of Consciousness, which had been on the verge of shattering, also slowly regained its calm.
He squinted his heavy eyelids, using the last of his strength to try and see the figure clearly.
Only a vague doubt remained in his heart: Who is that?…Could it really be…
Before the thought could finish, his consciousness sank completely into darkness, and he fell into a coma.
Only that blurry figure remained, standing quietly within the Sea of Consciousness.
…
The early morning sunlight fell on Bai Yuan’s cheeks, slowly waking him from his deep coma.
Bai Yuan’s eyelashes fluttered slightly as he slowly opened his eyes.
What met his eyes was the familiar ceiling of the training ground.
The faint scent of sweat and the aura of Soul Power fluctuations lingered around his nose.
He moved his fingers, feeling his whole body was still somewhat sore and weak.
He then abruptly sat up, subconsciously raising his hands to check his body.
His Meridians were clear, and though his Soul Power was still a bit weak, it was exceptionally stable.
There was no tearing pain in his Sea of Consciousness, and there wasn’t a single injury on his entire body.
“I’m okay?” Bai Yuan murmured to himself.
Only after confirming he was truly unharmed did he feel a slight sense of relief.
But at the thought of yesterday’s experience, a layer of cold sweat instantly broke out on his back.
It was too terrifying.
The pain of his Sea of Consciousness being torn and his soul being crushed seemed to linger in his senses; he still felt a lingering fear.
Who could have imagined that inside the seemingly gentle World-Bearing Fireseed…
…there lurked such boundless destructive power that, once triggered, could easily devour him completely.
Bai Yuan’s gaze was solemn as he secretly warned himself.
In the future, if his strength was insufficient, he must never rashly attempt to explore the power of the World-Bearing Fireseed again.
Otherwise, if he encountered such a situation again, he might not be so lucky.
With this thought, he took a deep breath.
With a slight stir of his mind, he subconsciously channeled his Soul Power, intending to summon the World-Bearing Fireseed to examine its changes more closely.
With a flash of light, the World-Bearing Fireseed slowly rose from his body, hovering above his palm.
Compared to before, it still looked just as gentle, its cold luster flowing steadily without any agitation.
Furthermore, not a single trace of destructive power leaked out, as if yesterday’s violent outburst had been nothing more than an absurd nightmare.
Bai Yuan stared intently at the fire seed in his palm, his mind involuntarily recalling the past.
Before he lost consciousness yesterday, when that blurry figure appeared, he seemed to have caught a faint, familiar hint of a smile.
That smile…
it was warm and carried a hint of laziness, far too similar to Xiao Bai’s usual appearance.
A thought suddenly surged in his heart, and a bright light instantly burst from his eyes.
The corners of his mouth couldn’t help but curl up slightly: “Could it be…
that figure yesterday really was Xiao Bai?” If Xiao Bai were truly inside the fire seed, that would be fantastic news for him!
With Xiao Bai around, never mind the God Kings of the Douluo Continent, he would even have more confidence regarding the anomalies of the Honkai World.
Bai Yuan gazed at the fire seed in his palm, his eyes full of anticipation.
He tentatively called out softly, “Xiao Bai?
Are you there?” What answered him was still the steady pulsing of the fire seed’s halo, without any response.
But this time, Bai Yuan didn’t feel the slightest bit of disappointment; instead, his smile became even more genuine.
He could vaguely sense that deep within the fire seed…
…there seemed to be an extremely faint trace of warmth quietly responding to him.
Just then, the door to the training ground was gently pushed open.
A cool and dignified figure walked in slowly; it was Leng Yaozhu.
Dressed in a plain white gown, her gaze swept across the training ground and soon landed on Bai Yuan.
When she saw Bai Yuan sitting cross-legged on the ground, with traces of undried cold sweat still on his cheeks…
…and his Soul Power still somewhat weak and chaotic, Leng Yaozhu’s brow furrowed slightly, and a flash of clear shock crossed her eyes.
This kid…
his training is actually this intense?
She walked slowly to the front of Bai Yuan.
Her voice was cool yet carried a trace of indiscernible concern as she asked, “Bai Yuan, were you training here all night yesterday?” Bai Yuan’s heart stirred.
He instantly pulled back his thoughts, showing no panic on his face.
Instead, with a composed expression, he stood up and bowed slightly to Leng Yaozhu.
“Yes, Teacher.
I’m sorry.
I was too engrossed in training yesterday and lost track of moderation.
By the time I finished, I really didn’t have any strength left, so I just rested here.” He spoke without a blush or a racing heart, his tone candid, showing not a single flaw.
He naturally couldn’t let Leng Yaozhu know about last night’s danger and the fire seed’s anomaly.
Leng Yaozhu gave him a deep look.
“Mhm, very good.
It’s a good thing to have this kind of diligence.” Changing the subject, her tone became somewhat more serious.
“But you must remember, when it comes to cultivation, the most important thing is to avoid being too hasty.” “Blindly pushing and training hard not only makes it difficult to improve your strength, but it’s also easy to damage your foundation.
That would be like trying to help the shoots grow by pulling them up.
Do you understand?” “I understand, Teacher.” Bai Yuan quickly responded, his attitude respectful and his eyes filled with sincerity.
“I will definitely be careful in the future and won’t be so reckless again.” Leng Yaozhu nodded in satisfaction and waved her hand.
“Alright, since you’re awake, go back and wash up properly, then change into some clean clothes.” After a pause, she added.
“Come find me after you’ve washed up.
I’ll take you to meet your new teacher.” “New teacher?” Bai Yuan looked up abruptly, a flash of obvious surprise in his eyes, as he subconsciously asked, “Teacher, who is the new teacher?” Looking at his surprised expression, the corners of Leng Yaozhu’s mouth curled into a faint arc as she spoke slowly.
“Phantom Brain Douluo, Han Tianyi.”