Volume 4 Chapter 261
by Need_More_SleepVolume 4 + Chapter 261: Miu Miu’s Soul
Xia Yi fought with all her strength to resist the Scarlet Execution.
She had blocked the first twelve attacks, but her body had already reached its limit and could no longer move.
The blood-colored spears dragged trails of scarlet light as the final strike surged toward her.
She could almost see herself being pierced through by the blood spear.
Yet, at the critical moment, an unexpected turn of events occurred.
A seed leapt from Xia Yi’s body.
It was the Seed of the World Tree, and Miu Miu’s soul resided within it.
Now, Miu Miu’s soul manifested a protective barrier in front of Xia Yi, attempting to block the final strike of the Scarlet Execution.
“No!”
Xia Yi tried to stop Miu Miu’s actions. This was far too reckless!
How could the frail soul of Miu Miu possibly withstand the attack of Divine Age Blood Magic? She would be obliterated!
“Hmm?”
Elizabeth suddenly sensed something.
Without thinking about what this familiar feeling truly was, she relied on her instincts and quickly acted, redirecting the blood spear’s trajectory toward the ground.
However, the power of the final Scarlet Execution strike was no trivial matter. Although it did not directly hit the soul barrier, the residual force of the blood spear crashing into the ground became an invisible shockwave, overturning everything nearby, including the Seed of the World Tree, shattering the soul’s barrier.
“Miu Miu!!”
Xia Yi caught the Seed of the World Tree in midair, holding it close to her chest. She was then blown away, slammed onto the sea of blood, rolling several times before finally coming to a stop.
“Ugh… it hurts…”
The silver-haired girl felt as though her body was about to fall apart, her strength nearly depleted.
At that moment, a warm sensation spread through her body, allowing her to barely move again.
“This is…!”
Xia Yi quickly rose to her feet and looked down at the Seed of the World Tree in her arms.
She noticed the seed was glowing. Miu Miu’s soul was transferring the remaining energy to her. Even in such a state, Miu Miu was still thinking of helping her…
Soon, the glow of the seed faded. The remaining energy was exhausted, and it fell back into slumber.
Xia Yi wanted to say something to the Seed of the World Tree, but the next moment, Elizabeth’s voice rang out, making her heart tighten.
“Xia Yiyi, did you just call out Miu Miu’s name?” Elizabeth asked.
“…!”
Xia Yi hurriedly concealed the seed.
The Seed of the World Tree absolutely could not fall into Elizabeth’s hands.
“Xia Yiyi, let me see what you’re hiding,” Elizabeth urged. “I sense a strangely familiar feeling.”
“I’ll never give it to you, you wicked woman!”
“Could it be… something related to Miu Miu?”
“…I won’t tell you anything.”
Xia Yi summoned her holy sword again, gripping it tightly, ready to continue the fight.
“It seems… it truly isn’t something simple,” Elizabeth narrowed her eyes, deep in thought. She had already made up her mind. She would take whatever Xia Yi was hiding.
Next, she intended to employ some coercive measures against her personal little “blood bag.”
“Blood Sea, rise into a giant wave.”
After speaking, the vampire girl lifted her finger.
In the Blood Sea she controlled, an enormous wave surged toward Xia Yi.
“Holy Sword—!!”
Xia Yi raised the holy sword, Gram, with both hands. She unleashed a massive sword energy, creating a storm centered around herself.
Within the storm, golden particles continuously converged onto the blade, causing it to shine with dazzling light.
Boom!
The holy sword split forth a torrent of golden light, colliding head-on with the wave of blood.
The two overwhelming forces clashed violently.
“Ahhhhh!”
Xia Yi fully activated the Silver Dragon Royal lineage, channeling immense magic into the holy sword to increase its output. The torrent of light expanded further in a short time.
Ultimately, through her all-out effort, the golden sword energy cleaved through the massive wave of the Blood Sea.
“Xia Yiyi, well done. You’re only a fourth-rank dragon, yet you can reach this level—commendable~” Elizabeth chuckled lightly. “However, that one strike already consumed all your strength. How will you respond next? Blood Divine Authority: Whale Dance.”
Xia Yi saw that within the Blood Sea wave she had split in two, many shadows had been hiding. They were all blood whales created by Elizabeth.
The whales leapt from the wave, twisting their massive bodies in midair as if performing a beautiful dance.
The songs of hundreds of blood whales intertwined, filling every corner of the space.
Under the whale song, Xia Yi’s body was immobilized, unable to move.
Then, the scarlet dancers descended along with the music, launching brutal attacks at her.
This was no longer something she could withstand.
“Uwaaah…!”
In the assault, Xia Yi’s consciousness began to scatter, she lost awareness.
The holy sword slipped from her hands, flying away and eventually sinking into the Blood Sea.
Da, da, da, da…
Faintly, Xia Yi heard the sound of high heels striking the water, someone approaching her.
It was Elizabeth.
She came to Xia Yi’s side, bent down, and took something from her.
At that moment, Xia Yi snapped fully awake.
“This is… the Seed of the World Tree?”
Elizabeth frowned, holding the seed in her hand.
“Strange… wasn’t this kept in the royal treasury? How did it end up on Xia Yiyi?”
“Give it… back!”
Xia Yi struggled to rise, trying to reclaim the seed, but as soon as she got up, she fell onto the Blood Sea again.
“This familiar feeling… could it be… Miu Miu’s soul inside?!”
Elizabeth suddenly realized.
Immediately, the corners of her mouth curled into a chilling smile.
“No wonder Xia Yiyi always believed Miu Miu wasn’t dead and clung strongly to this hope…”
A terrible premonition rose in Xia Yi’s heart. She screamed almost uncontrollably: “No… don’t!!”
But it was already too late.
Elizabeth crushed the Seed of the World Tree, extracting Miu Miu’s soul. Using the power of Blood Divine Authority, she corrupted and then absorbed Miu Miu’s soul.
“…”
Xia Yi’s expression froze.
Joshua had once warned her.
The soul inside the Seed of the World Tree was the only hope to save Miu Miu. If that hope was lost…
Miu Miu would never return.
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