Chapter 504: Reincarnation Dream

Xu Yang sighed helplessly. "Although those two beams of light didn't actually harm me, I always felt their original intention was to kill. However, they were attracted by a certain aura within my soul space and chose to submit at the last moment.

Moreover, I used special methods to seal them within my soul's origin. It might take some time to decipher the source of their power, but judging by his current actions, the Chess Spirit harbors a deep obsession."

"Seriously? That's too dramatic. What could that old man possibly want or owe that would be worth such a price?"

Xu Yang forced a bitter smile and shook his head. "To be honest, I don't have concrete evidence right now, but my intuition tells me he has a belief he's determined to protect. The secret lies within those two forces that entered my soul!"

"Exactly. Only a strong belief could make someone make such a sacrifice. We shouldn't make too many more conjectures right now. In my opinion, the top priority is to find an exit and then search for the next survivor."

Ling Yao immediately voiced her agreement, and everyone concurred.

Just as Xu Yang was about to stand up, the entire Chess Spirit formation space began to tremble without warning!

It was a tremor that felt like it was on the verge of collapsing.

At the same time, Xu Yang felt a sudden sharp pain in his mind. The two silver-white beams of light, which he had perfectly sealed with his powerful soul energy, began to stir on their own, like time bombs ready to explode in his head. Simultaneously, Xu Yang felt a resonance that perfectly matched the frequency of this disturbance!

"How can this be? What's going on? I've traversed the continent for tens of thousands of years and have never encountered anything so bizarre. Could it be that these two strange energies that entered my mind are the source of the real secret?"

Xu Yang grew increasingly bewildered, but just then, he clearly saw a flickering, damaged totem suddenly materialize above the collapsing Chess Spirit formation!

It looked like a giant pair of wings broken, with only the left part remaining, or more like a complete puzzle that had been reduced to just a third of its original form. Based solely on this single wing in the image, Xu Yang couldn't tell what it was...

However, an inner voice was still guiding Xu Yang, suggesting that obtaining the other two parts of this broken puzzle should unlock the gateway to the great secret of Yunmeng Marsh from ten thousand years ago!

Compared to this potential discovery, the recent ambush by the chess player seemed insignificant.

It's worth noting that the scene Xu Yang had just witnessed was not simultaneously visible to Xiao Hua, Long Kun, and the others beside him; only Xu Yang saw the complete image!

This further solidified Xu Yang's previous judgment: it was highly probable that the two glowing seals in his mind were closely related to this clue!

As the light and shadow of the broken-winged totem gradually faded, Xu Yang and the other four regained their unified vision.

The Chess Spirit formation before them completely collapsed, and all the surrounding illusions vanished. Everyone found themselves back at the entrance of the cave...

"Well, that was a close call, but we're safe. I was truly terrified just now. Boss, with your judgment and reaction speed, you normally shouldn't have been hit by that beam of light. Even I reacted the instant it appeared. Why were you unresponsive?"

Long Kun hadn't originally intended to say this, but after much thought, he felt uncomfortable holding it in. After all, they were now in the unknown territory of Yunmeng Marsh; there was no need to worry about saving face. Any danger faced by one team member would be a fatal blow to the entire group. Maintaining a complete combat readiness was the true responsibility to everyone!

"I can't answer your question right now. The only thing I'm certain of is that those two fluorescent lights that entered my pupils and my mind are definitely more than just a means to harm me. Perhaps once we find the other two survivors, the truth will be revealed!"

The group of five walked leisurely along the wide streets of Yunmeng City, chatting as they went.

Suddenly, a small beggar with a topknot, clutching two dirty steamed buns in her hands, bumped into Xu Yang. Her large eyes were filled with innocence.

"Sorry, big brother!"

Though dirty, the child was adorable and evoked sympathy. The goddesses accompanying Xu Yang, all kind-hearted, seemed reluctant to see such a cute child begging on the streets.

Just then, Shi Lingyun, whose Nine Orifice Exquisite Heart granted her astonishing insight, seemed to perceive something unusual about the child. "Follow her quickly! There might be a significant discovery!"

Without explaining further, Shi Lingyun darted forward the moment she finished speaking.

Seeing this, Xu Yang and the others exchanged glances and quickly followed. Everyone understood that such a strong reaction from Shi Lingyun meant her Nine Orifice Exquisite Heart had played a special role, and therefore, the sudden appearance of this little girl was certainly no coincidence!

As they swiftly followed the girl, Xu Yang and his group soon noticed something amiss. The girl, who appeared to be only three or four years old, couldn't possibly have any cultivation, yet she ran faster and faster. Her speed seemed to continuously increase after they left the crowd! She was definitely not a simple child from an ordinary family.

The little girl finally stopped running when she sprinted into a mountain forest. She ran up to a child who looked about five or six years old and handed him the two dirty steamed buns she was holding.

Xu Yang and the others witnessed this scene and were speechless with emotion at the little girl's actions. However, they instinctively shifted their attention to the herding child.

"Could this herding child be the survivor we're looking for?"

Long Kun's eyes widened as he posed the question.

Xu Yang nodded with a serious expression. "There's no mistake. The girl's unusual reaction just now proves that both of these children are extraordinary. Miss Shi, did you make any special discoveries just now?"

Only then did Shi Lingyun remember to share her discovery with everyone. She shook her head, coming back to her senses.

"My apologies, it seems only I saw that scene just now. There was a ghost, like an evil spirit, following behind that little girl. If I'm not mistaken, that girl isn't a real living being at all!"

The revelation instantly caused a commotion within Xu Yang's team!