Chapter 1222: With My Body and Intent, I Beseech Xie Shen to Descend
The sound was very soft, but it was clear and distinct in the ears of everyone present. It was as if it sounded right beside their ears, directly echoing in their minds.
Everyone fell silent. Their eyes widened in disbelief.
Mo Xuanchen, Gu Ruoyun, and Zi Yun did not speak, nor did anyone else present. All were stunned by the words spoken.
Could it be that this woman was truly the master of this sword?
"Are you awake?" Gu Ruoyun asked, breaking the silence, her gaze falling upon the woman.
The woman's eyes remained closed, but her lips curved into a smile. "Master, I thought I would never see you again in this lifetime."
Master...
These two words struck everyone like a heavy blow. Even Mo Xuanchen's eyes revealed a hint of shock.
Although the woman did not open her eyes, everyone could feel her happiness, the emotion in her voice genuine, making people feel as if she was truly a living person.
"How did you become like this?" Gu Ruoyun frowned slightly. She had sensed that this sword was spiritual and had sealed its sword spirit, but she didn't expect its spirit to be a woman, and a heavily injured one at that.
The woman smiled faintly. "That year, after Master defeated Xie Shen, I was also severely injured. The only way to prevent my power from being completely lost was to seal myself within this sword. This is also why Master lost control of me at that time."
Gu Ruoyun finally understood.
So, this woman was the sword spirit of this weapon?
She didn't know how powerful this woman was when she was at her peak, but it seemed she was at least on par with Xie Shen.
"Are you a human or something else?" Gu Ruoyun pondered for a moment and asked.
"Neither," the woman replied calmly. "I was originally just an ordinary sword, but because I accompanied Master for so long, I gained a spirit and transformed into a human form."
"Then what's your name?" Gu Ruoyun asked again.
The woman was silent for a moment, as if thinking. Then, her voice echoed once more, "I don't have a name. My only purpose is to accompany Master. If Master insists, you can call me Yuan."
"Yuan?" Gu Ruoyun repeated the name, feeling a trace of familiarity with it.
However, she couldn't recall ever hearing this name before.
"Yuan, can you control this sword now?"
"Not yet." Yuan's voice carried a hint of helplessness. "Because I was severely injured and sealed, my power is still recovering. Until I completely recover, I can't control the sword."
Gu Ruoyun's brow furrowed slightly. This was a bit troublesome. If she couldn't control the sword, how could she defeat Xie Shen?
"Xiao Wu," at this moment, Zi Yun, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.
Gu Ruoyun turned her head and looked at him questioningly.
"I remember when Master sealed the sword and left, she once said that if Xie Shen reappeared in the world, she would sacrifice her body and soul and use the power of her will to summon Xie Shen to appear again."
Gu Ruoyun's heart trembled. Could it be that the method Zi Yun mentioned was the one to make Xie Shen appear?
"What method is it?"
"Master's soul is still in reincarnation, so she can't hear our call. Therefore, we must rely on ourselves." Zi Yun's gaze fell upon the ancient sword in Gu Ruoyun's hand. "As long as we use our bodies as guides and our will to sacrifice, we can summon Xie Shen!"
Use the body as a guide and the will to sacrifice?
Gu Ruoyun looked at the ancient sword and remained silent.
If they used this method, wouldn't they sacrifice their lives?
"Young Lady, this method is too dangerous. Xiao Wu has not fully recovered, and your body is still weak. Zi Yun, although you have fully recovered, you are only one person. You can't summon Xie Shen by yourself." Mo Xuanchen's eyes were filled with worry. He would rather let Xie Shen destroy the world than sacrifice Gu Ruoyun and Zi Yun.
"If Xie Shen is not eliminated, the people of the world will suffer." Zi Yun's voice was calm, devoid of emotion. "Moreover, this method requires the simultaneous sacrifice of three people to succeed!"
Three people?
Gu Ruoyun, Mo Xuanchen, and Zi Yun were the only three people present who could perform this method.
Gu Ruoyun fell silent. She knew that if they didn't eliminate Xie Shen, the people of the world would face a disaster. However, letting Mo Xuanchen accompany her in sacrificing was not something she could accept.
She had already owed him too much in her previous life. How could she let him accompany her in this life?
"No!" Mo Xuanchen's face was grim. "I forbid you from using this method! Even if Xie Shen appears, I will protect you with my life! As long as I am here, he will not be able to harm you!"
Gu Ruoyun smiled. She looked at the resolute man in front of her and her heart felt a warmth.
"Xuanchen, Xie Shen is too powerful. Even with our combined strength, we may not be a match for him. This is the only way."
"Even if I die, I won't let you take the risk!" Mo Xuanchen's eyes were filled with unwavering determination.
Gu Ruoyun shook her head gently. "Xuanchen, trust me. I have a way to ensure that we can succeed and also ensure that you are not harmed."
Mo Xuanchen was about to say something, but Gu Ruoyun interrupted him.
"Yuan, can you tell me the exact method?"
"Yes," Yuan's voice echoed from the ancient sword. "However, this method is extremely dangerous. If there is even the slightest mistake, not only will you fail, but you will also suffer serious injuries, and in severe cases, you may even die."
"Tell me," Gu Ruoyun said, her voice firm.
Yuan no longer hesitated and explained the method in detail.
After listening to Yuan's explanation, Gu Ruoyun fell silent for a long time. Then, she looked at Mo Xuanchen and Zi Yun.
"Are you ready?"
"Ready!" Mo Xuanchen and Zi Yun replied in unison, their voices resolute.
Gu Ruoyun smiled. She took a deep breath, her gaze falling upon the ancient sword in her hand.
"With my body as a guide and my will as a sacrifice, I beseech Xie Shen to descend!"
As her voice fell, a golden light erupted from her body, enveloping the ancient sword.
At the same time, Mo Xuanchen and Zi Yun also released their power, pouring it into the ancient sword.
The ancient sword began to tremble violently, emitting a dazzling light. The light became brighter and brighter, eventually enveloping the three of them.
Suddenly, a terrifying aura erupted from the ancient sword, shaking the entire space.
A figure gradually solidified within the golden light.
The figure was tall and majestic, enveloped in a powerful aura.
As the golden light gradually dissipated, the figure's appearance was revealed.
It was a young man, dressed in black robes, with handsome features and a cold expression.
His eyes were as deep as the night sky, filled with a chilling indifference.
He stood there, exuding a terrifying pressure that made people feel as if they were facing an insurmountable mountain.
This was Xie Shen.
He had finally reappeared in the world!
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