Abundant Martial Arts Virtue

Wu Xiaode placed the "Ten Blood Embrace" into the Evil Spirit Book.

Although he could traverse worlds, Shen Xiyao's awakening was imminent, and he really couldn't rest assured about leaving this world.

And then there's the Blood Youth.

He flipped through the pages and took out the Shadow Follower Card "Blood Youth".

"It's a tough situation, you might undergo evil transformation at any time, and I can't allow you to live normally for now."

Wu Xiaode sighed and said.

The Blood Youth, still bound and unable to move, laughed upon hearing this:

"In the Blood Prison, I endured endless torture and torment, but now it's already much better, it's just a matter of enduring a bit longer."

"It's good that you see it this way," Wu Xiaode said happily.

Evil Transformation—

This is the most troublesome aspect of the Evil Demons; once transformed, living beings can do nothing.

Wu Xiaode currently had no good solution either.

Perhaps he should check the other things left by Sarina to see if he could learn a few more tricks?

While Wu Xiaode was pondering, an unexpected sound suddenly arose beside him.

"What is this card?"

Shen Xiyao asked.

"It's my follower card, a kind of ability that comes after awakening," Wu Xiaode explained.

Shen Xiyao stared at the Blood Youth on the card, and a look of recollection flashed in her eyes as she said softly:

"But... I feel like I've seen this card somewhere."

Wu Xiaode was slightly stunned and suddenly realized.

—Back then, it was the Queen Mother of the West who rescued Blood Youth and sealed her in the Blood Prison!

Now, after being reincarnated, her awakening process had started, so having some vague impressions of Blood Youth was only natural.

Even the sealing objects on Blood Youth were set by the Queen Mother of the West.

Wu Xiaode understood and said with a smile:

"This card is still a bit dangerous for you right now. If you wish to look, let me hold it while you take a closer look."

Shen Xiyao nodded, examined it a few more times, then suddenly said:

"There's a rune on this sealing object that I recognize."

"You recognize it? Really?"

"Yes, it seems I have the method to activate this rune."

As Shen Xiyao spoke, she was about to perform something, but then stopped, slowly looking at Wu Xiaode.

"What's the matter?" Wu Xiaode asked, puzzled.

"I used a pre-casting magic," Shen Xiyao said. "There are small characters activated here that say: 'Do not perform this magic yourself, have that man next to you use this magic instead.'"

"What!" Wu Xiaode exclaimed in surprise.

He widened his eyes to look at the runic chains binding the Blood Youth, and indeed, inside one of the chains, a line of extremely fine and elegant writing lit up, saying exactly what Shen Xiyao had said.

Even before the Queen Mother of the West reincarnated, she had arranged for him to protect her.

So this line of text was referring to him!

Wait—

Wu Xiaode suddenly came to a realization.

—Could he have misinterpreted the Queen Mother of the West's intent when she left Blood Youth with him?

But he had already done so much and uncovered the secret of the Thousand Evil Reincarnation Holy Land.

Reflecting carefully—

The Human Emperor had said, "Never thought you would already comprehend the secret of the Evil Demons' world evolution..."

At that time, the Human Emperor's expression was somewhat peculiar.

—Could it be that everything he did wasn't part of their plan?

This was a bit awkward.

Wu Xiaode's gaze returned to the small characters.

It seemed this text contained the true intentions of the Queen Mother of the West.

Passed down to her successors to relay to him.

"Alright, you teach me this spell, and I'll perform it."

Wu Xiaode said reluctantly.

Shen Xiyao took apart the handprint and carefully explained it.

Wu Xiaode listened attentively, then began to practice the handprint.

Once he felt he had mastered it sufficiently, he channeled the Evil Spirit Power into the handprint.

The spell was instantly completed.

Buzz—

The Blood Youth trembled all over, and the chains binding her lit up.

"It's an advancement! Little Brother Wu!"

The Blood Youth screamed.

"What advancement?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"Upon becoming an Evil Object, I am meant to be drawn to some world of Evil Demons to complete an advancement!" the Blood Youth said in pain.

Wu Xiaode came to a sudden understanding.

—The Queen Mother of the West had suppressed her essence and prevented further evil transformation, which affected her advancement.

Up until this moment—

She entrusted the matter to him.

How should he handle it?

Understood!

Wu Xiaode gradually grew excited.

There was indeed a tacit understanding between him and the Queen Mother of the West.

This time, he could go straight to the heart of the enemy.

—To investigate the lair of the Evil Demons, to understand how they advance, and thereby uncover their weaknesses!

That's the plan!

"Let's go, Blood Youth, we're going together," Wu Xiaode said.

"You're coming with me?" Blood Youth said, eyes wide in disbelief.

"Precisely, go ahead, I'll be fine."

Wu Xiaode said confidently, patting his chest.

Blood Youth, seeing his determination, gritted her teeth and responded to the strange summons.

In an instant.

Her figure flickered, about to disappear from before Wu Xiaode and Shen Xiyao.

Wu Xiaode suddenly grabbed her waist.

The two of them were transported away together.

Clang clang clang—

As they left, the chains that bound the Blood Youth fell to the ground, producing crisp metallic clinks.

Shen Xiyao stood there, cocked her head in thought, then suddenly exclaimed:

"I remember, there's still half a spell I need to release—"

She quickly made handprints with both hands, activating her magic.

Faint glimmers appeared on the iron chains, accompanied by a dignified female voice:

"Little Wu, even if your maid undergoes Evil Transformation, she's nothing more than a low-level Evil Object."

"If you feel soft-hearted, let her go."

"Anyway, she can't stir up much trouble, and if she's nostalgic, she might even share some information on the Evil Demons."

"You can consider this matter and decide for yourself."

The voice gradually faded away.

Shen Xiyao listened carefully and remembered everything that happened just now; she couldn't help but mutter:

"Strange, clearly just letting that Evil Object go."

"Why would he want to follow as well..."

...

A world of utter darkness.

Wu Xiaode held Blood Youth and descended quietly.

——In the moment of his appearance, he already activated the Evil Method Calamity·Three Divine Artifacts, transforming himself to resemble Liao.

Thud.

A faint sound.

The two landed on a hard stone ground.

"This is..."

Wu Xiaode observed carefully, suddenly feeling a chill in his heart.

He saw himself and Blood Youth landed on the top of a giant stone statue.

The statue seemed to depict a divine being, human-like in appearance but with a clear halo carved behind, its face showing compassionate solemnity, sitting in the Dark Void.

A rusty iron cage trapped it.

Wu Xiaode stood on its head, gazing into the distance.

In the depths of darkness, there were more peculiar divine statues, all emanating highly intense power waves, filling the heart with endless reverence.

However, all the divine statues were trapped within iron cages, quietly floating in the Void.

Darkness. Deathly silence. Coldness.

Wu Xiaode forced himself to calm down and communicated:

"Blood Youth, aren't you here to ascend? What's your challenge?"

Blood Youth pointed at another iron cage not far away, responding:

"I need to go there, to enter the interior of the statue."

Wu Xiaode followed the direction she pointed.

He saw inside that giant iron cage, there was a stone temple, its door half-open, and he couldn't see what's inside.

"What for?" Wu Xiaode asked puzzledly.

"I don't know, but this matter is extremely dangerous, yet I must go if I want to ascend." Blood Youth said.

"I see." Wu Xiaode crossed his arms, deep in thought.

"One more thing—Little Brother Wu, I am already an Evil Object now, are you afraid of me? You won't harm me, will you?"

Blood Youth said timidly, yet her gaze had a hint of scrutiny.

"Afraid of you? I'm afraid of nothing!" Wu Xiaode glared at her, sneering: "Do you really think after undergoing Evil Transformation, you've become sinister?"

This girl is truly naive and innocent, with a bitter fate, lacks means and acts too idealistically, constantly being manipulated, if it weren't for me watching over her, she'd still be suffering in Blood Prison.

——She actually thought I was afraid of her.

Brain flooded?

Or perhaps——

She thought she could be my elder sister?

Dreaming!

With that level, at most she could be a little sister.

Wu Xiaode idly ruffled her snow-white hair, scolding her:

"Stop overthinking, do your job well, or you'll end up needing me to save you again."

Blood Youth was stunned, recalling her long enduring hardships.

From the very start, it was him who saved her.

Every time she tried to overturn her fate, the outcome was extremely miserable.

Finally was even locked in Blood Prison.

——Exactly.

Little Brother Wu feared nothing.

Instead, it's herself——

Sigh, let's not talk about it, it's all tears.

Blood Youth glanced around.

The darkness was filled with unknown dangers, her hair standing on end.

Yet Little Brother Wu seemed excited, as if he was here for a tour.

——Indeed, he chose to come here.

Completely incomparable.

Sigh. Sigh.

Forget it, she truly can only rely on him.

Otherwise, she couldn't have a single peaceful day, if danger arose, she'd surely be doomed again.

Blood Youth adjusted her mindset, holding onto his hand, both tense and fearful, saying:

"Little Brother Wu, you'll save me if danger arises."

——Perhaps she didn't realize, from this moment on, she truly let down her guard and regarded Wu Xiaode as her reliance.

Wu Xiaode pondered for a moment, suddenly took out the Eternal Guardian Rope, tying it around Blood Youth's waist.

He explained the function of the rope, saying:

"Go on then, if you encounter danger just pull it hard, I'll drag you back."

"Okay!"

Blood Youth gave him a grateful look, gently leaping towards the temple.

Wu Xiaode stood where he was.

Once Blood Youth entered the temple, his expression suddenly became lively.

"I've long wanted to try..."

He touched his ring, took out a small stool, placing it beneath himself.

He sat comfortably, took out a long pole, tied the Eternal Guardian Rope onto it.

Then he made tea.

Lit a cigarette.

Pulled out his phone, started playing a comedy skit.

——Anyway, with "Ordinary" in effect, any other Evil Object seeing him would likely just deem him an ordinary S-level Evil Demon.

No one to disturb.

"Now I finally understand the fun of fishing, just hope Blood Youth can hook a big one for me."

Wu Xiaode rubbed his hands, murmuring expectantly.