Chapter 271
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Chapter 271: Madness
On the desolate land, a young boy struggled to stand, his hands clutching his head as he emitted a low, painful groan.
Bang! Bang! Bang—!
Three white magic circles shattered around him, the mental magic that suppressed his emotions losing its effect. As his soul was torn apart, the overwhelming sadness and pain surged through Lin Qiye’s mind like a flood breaking free from its cage.
Aunt, Ah Jin, Captain…
As his soul was being ripped apart, scenes from the past flashed through his mind like a slideshow. He fell to the ground in agony, tears mingling with sweat, soaking into the earth and turning the mud into a dark puddle.
The pain was unbearable, not just in body and soul, but also in the deepest softness of his heart.
Sung—!
At that moment, several golden figures swept across the sky and landed swiftly beside Lin Qiye.
They looked at the suffering Lin Qiye on the ground, their brows furrowing in concern, and turned to the leader, Xia Simeng, as if seeking her opinion.
Xia Simeng quickly approached Lin Qiye, placing her palm on his forehead and channeling her mental energy into him.
At this point, Lin Qiye’s soul had already suffered severe damage. He was so far gone that even when the members of the Phoenix team stood before him, he remained oblivious.
In his consciousness, there was only endless pain and unprecedented sorrow.
After a moment, Xia Simeng’s expression turned grim.
What’s happening…? Xia Simeng stood up, her eyes filled with shock as she looked at Lin Qiye.
Captain, what’s wrong?
His body was severely overdrawn, and his soul felt as if it had been thrown into a blender, constantly being shredded apart. Logically, within ten seconds, he should have been completely lost, but at the same time, another force was miraculously repairing his soul…
One side was breaking apart, while the other was repairing? Kong Shang frowned, having never heard of such a thing… What was happening to him?
Xia Simeng bit her lip, her eyes filled with worry as she looked at Lin Qiye. If he were to completely lose his soul in a short time, it would be one thing, but his soul was continuously being repaired… This meant his suffering was frozen in this moment.
What does that mean? A girl from the team asked in confusion.
It’s like someone jumping off a building to commit suicide; their time is forever locked at two seconds before death, forced to eternally experience the pain of that moment without escape… Of course, the pain of a torn soul is a hundred times worse than jumping off a building, Kong Shang explained.
Then… can we save him?
Xia Simeng slowly closed her eyes and shook her head helplessly. This kind of injury, we simply can’t…
Don’t die!
Suddenly, Lin Qiye, who had been groaning in pain, lifted his head abruptly, his eyes bloodshot as he shouted: Don’t die… I won’t let you die…
Immediately, a forbidden domain was barely activated by him, countless golden lights appearing and vanishing, as if something was brewing but could only dissipate in vain.
This sudden change startled the members of the Phoenix team. Seeing the golden lights, Kong Shang pondered for a moment before exclaiming in surprise:
The Mortal Realm? He is Lin Qiye?!
Hearing this, everyone was taken aback, looking at Lin Qiye in confusion.
He is the dual deity’s agent? What is he doing?
He’s trying to create a miracle. Kong Shang spoke uncertainly, perhaps… he has some unfulfilled wish?
Xia Simeng crouched down, gently lifting Lin Qiye’s form, asking with concern: Are you okay? What do you want to do?
Lin Qiye’s eyes began to lose focus. He lowered his head, groaning in pain: I want to resurrect… I want them back…
The golden light around him flickered, miracles appearing again and again, only to shatter without exception.
At that moment, a Daoist with his hair tied up approached slowly from a distance, wearing a coarse robe that swayed gently in the breeze, looking no different from an ordinary Daoist at first glance.
But only those eyes seemed to contain the trajectory of all life and death, bright as stars.
As this Daoist appeared, the members of the Phoenix team felt an invisible force binding their bodies. Under the gaze of those eyes, they couldn’t even move a finger or shift their gaze.
The Daoist floated forward, his robe brushing past Xia Simeng, who stared at him in shock.
It’s important to note that as the captain of the Phoenix team and a powerful being of immeasurable realm, they could even battle mythical creatures together.
Yet before this Daoist, they couldn’t withstand even a single glance.
Who… exactly is he?
The Daoist walked straight up to Lin Qiye, extending a finger to gently trace Lin Qiye’s brow, as if sketching something.
When the final stroke was completed, Lin Qiye’s body trembled, the surrounding flickering golden light vanished without a trace, and he seemed to lose all strength, collapsing to the ground.
The Daoist looked at Lin Qiye, a look of approval appearing in his eyes.
Lin Qiye, your path is longer than you think. If you can get through this trial, you will truly step onto your own path…
The Daoist lightly waved his wide sleeves and continued walking forward.
Soon, his figure disappeared into the void.
The force that had suppressed the members of the Phoenix team finally dissipated. They turned their heads sharply, exchanging glances filled with horror.
Xia Simeng bent down again, probing her mental energy into Lin Qiye’s body, her eyes gradually brightening.
How is it? Kong Shang asked.
His soul has stabilized. Xia Simeng was puzzled; who was that person? How did he do it…
I don’t know. Kong Shang glanced in the direction the Daoist had left. Even the pinnacle of humanity couldn’t suppress us all with just a glance. Do you think he could be…
A possibility emerged in both their minds.
Xia Simeng hesitated for a moment, shook her head, and bent down to carry the unconscious Lin Qiye on her back, stepping forward.
Who he is may no longer matter so much. As long as we know he is a friend, not an enemy, that’s enough. The rest… will naturally be taken care of by others.
At that moment, Lin Qiye, who was on Xia Simeng’s back, slightly raised his head and opened his eyes in confusion.
You’re awake? Xia Simeng exclaimed in surprise. How do you feel?
Lin Qiye seemed not to hear her question, staring blankly at the air beside him. After a moment, a smile spread across his face…
He reached out his hand, as if trying to grasp something.
Aunt, I’m back…
Xia Simeng suddenly stopped, glancing back at Lin Qiye, then looking at Kong Shang in confusion.
Kong Shang opened his mouth, uncertainly saying: Is he… going crazy?