193: The familiar swallow returns

Time passed by second by second, and Shen Qianqiu's figure gradually became ethereal.

But from beginning to end, he never inhaled a single wisp of the fragrant mist.

His entire Physical Body began to thin, but what remained unchanged was the appreciative expression on his face.

This Heart Demon had been released by Shen Li for a long time and had already taken control of the Physical Body. How could it be so simple for him to release Shen Li's conviction now?

Therefore, this was a prolonged tug-of-war!

However, fortunately... the Pure Fire finally broke through a sliver of the obscurity!

Then, the originally obscure, moon-like circular mark on the brow, which resembled the surface of the moon, suddenly cracked open!

Seeing this, the Shen Family Great Ancestor no longer hesitated. With a wave of his hand, an endless stream of fragrant mist began to pour into this crack!

In an instant, it formed a posture of whale-like consumption!

And the Heart Demon's expression began to turn panicked... a visible panic!

Until the obscure azure suddenly flashed!

This madness escalated to its extreme!

It roared.

"I have worked so hard to get to where I am, relying on myself, only myself. Why, at this final step, do you want to take away all my achievements?!"

"I am unwilling!"

"No one can!"

The Heart Demon, full of hatred, made a move, intending to kill Wang Teng and let the contract take both him and Shen Li away!

This was the ultimate form of a prejudiced Heart Demon!

And Wang Teng... was unable to move, only able to watch as the surging punch came towards him.

But then, the Magical Artifact, wu xie, in his hand tightened... and suddenly blocked it!

Blocking it until cracks appeared on the surface of the Magical Artifact!

The previous battles had not damaged wu xie, but the Heart Demon's furious strike... caused cracks to appear on wu xie?

Seeing this, the Heart Demon became even more frantic, consumed by rage.

"We fought side by side, why do you betray me?!"

"No good person, no good thing! What use are you?!"

"Less nonsense!"

The azure light flashing between its brows became increasingly rapid. As the Heart Demon became hysterical, it felt a weak, clear Soul-thought within its Heart.

It instinctively tried to suppress it.

But unexpectedly, an arm was faster.

In an instant, it held a jade bottle... and pressed it against its brow!

True Nature Water, it was time for it to play its role!

"Come back... child... come back!"

Wang Teng chanted, feigning madness.

But the persistent chant finally received a response!

A surging repulsive force suddenly erupted!

Wang Teng, who was sent flying backward, endured the pain and grabbed his Storage Pouch, throwing out everything inside!

Among them were the three treasures.

The Heart Demon had committed too many killings, but its targets were only the Five Elements Spirit Pearls and the Dao Foundation.

The Lou Lan Remnant was also like that.

And these three treasures!

The Art Cultivator Forest, obtained by a Yunhai True Inheritor, was killed by the Heart Demon and Seven Souls!

The Physical Body Beauty was obtained by the Grand True Person Seven Souls, killed by the Heart Demon!

The Lingnian Pool, which should have been obtained by the Heart Demon, but the Heart Demon did not take it, so it was obtained by a female Cultivator.

He threw them out not for anything else, but to increase Shen Li's chances of winning!

Through immersion, he finally became smart for once!

And seeing this, the Shen Family Great Ancestor used his last bit of Divine Soul power to push the Heart Demon into the Lingnian Pool!

In an instant.... the pool water surged.

Shen Li's Physical Body floated on it.

And then.... a bizarre scene appeared.

A figure, completely black like ink, quietly emerged!

It was naked, with a deep blue upper body, but covered in cracks.

The tattered clothing around its waist was a deep black, as if woven from vengeful spirits!

Its eyes stared fixedly at the opposite side.

The water on the opposite side was calm and still... Suddenly, a pair of clear toes stepped onto the water, creating ripples.

The figure was clear, but exceptionally solid.

A circular moon mark on its brow, and wildly flying hair added a touch of unruliness.

Dressed in white inner robes, elegant like an exiled Immortal.

A breeze gradually blew from the Bitter Bamboo Forest hall.

Seeing this, Shen Qianqiu sighed and said.

"What a pity... to not see the final outcome, it truly is a regret."

As the drifting words faded.... Shen Li's voice, which had been absent for a long time, was gentle, yet carried a hint of a smile as he said.

"Fellow Daoist looks... furious?"

The Heart Demon frowned tightly, a chill instantly rising.

"You used me, shouldn't I be furious?"

Shen Li stood with his hands behind his back. Neither of them held weapons.

However, Shen Li still had a crucial item... that was the Taiyin Sword Pill on his brow.

As for what the Heart Demon possessed, the Ice Soul Technique was a Physical Body technique, the Soul-Shattering Art and others were minor Soul techniques, and the Taiyin Treasure Record was shared by both, the difference was obvious!

Then, Shen Li smiled and said.

"We are originally one. We plotted to kill the Yunhai True Inheritor and his lackeys, and we plotted for the Dao Foundation position using the Five Elements Spirit Pearls."

"Our goals are consistent, and our human Souls are one. Why do you say it was exploitation?"

The Heart Demon laughed in extreme anger.

"Extinguishing the spiritual light to avoid Karma, hiding the Physical Body to escape calamity.... I bore all the evil deeds alone, and at the very end, three months after the autumn harvest, you come with a sickle to cut my grain. Why do you say it was exploitation?"

Shen Li's smile became even gentler as he said.

"Fellow Daoist... honestly, wasn't this what you wanted? Didn't you think of this?"

The Heart Demon pursed its lips, surprisingly speechless.

Yes, it had naturally thought of it; both of them had their calculations.

Shen Li intended to throw all the Karma and calamities onto the Heart Demon. The Heart Demon knew this clearly but was happy to see it happen.

They were just gambling on different things.

Shen Li gambled on his trump card being able to trigger and set things right.

The Heart Demon gambled on its growth speed being fast enough that nothing could stop it!

It's just that now... it seems the Heart Demon lost its gamble.

Since they originated from the same source, Shen Li naturally understood what the Heart Demon was thinking and shook his head, saying.

"So, Fellow Daoist... is there anything to complain about?"

The Taiyin Sword Pill on the Physical Body hummed and vibrated, clearly outlined by Shen Li's conviction.

In an instant, an endless cold light of the Soul completely annihilated the vengeful spirits within the Ice Soul Technique.

As the resentment dissipated, the fierce Heart Demon Qi suddenly dropped step by step!

But it was helpless!

After a long time.... the Heart Demon, as if pierced through its Heart, suddenly looked up.

Its sinister smile was exaggerated beyond measure, almost reaching its ears.

At this moment, the Heart Demon... finally took on the so-called form of a Heart Demon.

It could be a person, a plant, an animal, a drop of water, a wisp of mist.

This was the Heart Demon that Cultivators spoke of with dread!

At this moment, it transformed into a gray mist.

Its voice also became neutral.

"Shen Li, I remember you."

"Killing me this time... can ensure your Dao Foundation Realm path is smooth and worry-free, free from Heart Demon troubles. But unless you die of old age in the Dao Foundation Realm... otherwise, I will certainly return again."

"At that time, you and I will engage in a second game."

"I look forward to it."

"Your family's Great Ancestor has an extraordinary Heart-Nature."

"This wanderer... also has an innocent Heart."

"That female Cultivator is also obedient."

"The defeat was not due to our inherent nature... but to the grasp of human Hearts."

Before its words finished, the cold light of the Taiyin Sword Pill had already cut away this wisp of Soul.

Before dying, it sighed faintly.

"Helpless, the flowers fall."

And then.... the water in the Lingnian Pool boiled furiously.

A pair of clear, cold eyes slowly opened.

The circular moon on the brow was like a vast, bright moon, softly glowing.

A clear, elegant voice drifted out from within and beyond the Bitter Bamboo Forest, echoing in a long cry!

"Six roots pure fire breaks the dust,

On the pond, black and white discern the true nature.

Taiyin Sword falls, Heart Demon vanishes,

Brow's crescent moon full, purifying the mortal body."

Familiar, yet... like a swallow returning.