Chapter 641: Strong Alliance

Xu Yang was incredibly shrewd. After a deep look at Isis and a sweeping glance at the countless wronged spirits of gods and demons nearby, he could roughly guess their intentions.

"You're not planning to use my terracotta warriors, are you?"

Isis chuckled softly. "I enjoy dealing with clever people. But don't misunderstand; we're not trying to take advantage of you. You must have noticed the subtle changes in these terracotta warriors; they're slightly different from when you first discovered them."

Xu Yang nodded earnestly. "Indeed, they have developed cracks to varying degrees. But ever since I encountered them and brought them out of the imperial tomb, I've rarely summoned them to fight for me—only a few times in total. And they haven't sustained any injuries. I'm not sure what caused this change."

Before Isis could reply, the grey-haired elder behind her sighed. "These are earth patterns. Any physical body sealed deep underground for extended periods will inevitably develop such cracks. This is because there are primordial laws throughout the heavens that specifically maintain the earth's ley lines. Simply put, beings living on the surface of the land are subtly drained of their life force. This draining effect is very slow; for mortals, a lifespan of a hundred years is already the limit. A portion of that life force is absorbed by the laws embedded in the earth's ley lines."

"The influence of this law is amplified a hundredfold in the deep underground. Even your terracotta warriors, being made of clay, will develop cracks and eventually completely crumble if buried for too long."

Xu Yang had never directly encountered the concept of ley line laws, but he deeply believed the grey-haired elder's explanation. He understood that the fundamental principles governing the cycles of the heavens and earth were tangibly real, not mere baseless hypotheses.

"So, what exactly are you planning? Don't beat around the bush."

Xu Yang got straight to the point, wanting to hear their proposal.

"It's simple. You've taken in these terracotta warriors, partly to give them a home, and partly to cultivate a personal guard unit that can be useful at crucial moments."

"Now that you've summoned the Soul Spring water, if you agree, I hope you can seal these 800 wronged spirits of gods and demons into the terracotta warriors. Then, using the Soul Spring water, remove the mark of soul-reaping they bear as wronged spirits, and allow them to return to their original positions within your body. If you can find a way to leave this place in the future, these spirits, under your protection, will evade the suppression of the Nightchill Mountain's God-Sealing Decree and completely shed their identity as imprisoned spirits."

"Of course, as compensation, once these imprisoned gods and demons regain their freedom, they will forever follow you, becoming a divine personal guard unique to Xu Yang. Such power could probably only be achieved through the influence of that man from yesteryear."

It was undeniable that this was a win-win collaboration, offering Xu Yang nothing but benefits.

Not only had the terracotta warriors' bodies developed cracks, but their spiritual aura was also significantly weaker than before. In the long run, Xu Yang would undoubtedly find it increasingly difficult to control them. This current situation presented a crucial opportunity to change their fate.

Xu Yang displayed a meaningful smile. "It's not impossible for me to agree to this cooperation. However, I have one additional condition."

"Speak," Isis replied without hesitation. Helping these wronged spirits of gods and demons find liberation was one of her desires. Most of these spirits had sided with Yun Wangji against the divine race, incurring the wrath of divine laws, and were permanently imprisoned here by divine retribution. Isis acted partly for Yun Wangji's sake.

"It's simple. My condition is that you, Empress Isis, must also come with us."

Isis's eyes widened in surprise; she had intended to refuse immediately. But as her gaze met Xu Yang's, the image of Yun Wangji from years ago involuntarily surfaced in her mind.

Fate had made her miss Yun Wangji, yet it brought her to Xu Yang. An inner voice constantly urged Isis to seize this fleeting opportunity. Choosing to follow Xu Yang would be a new beginning bestowed by destiny; if she refused, she would continue to dwell in the pain Yun Wangji had left her with.

Once the 800 wronged spirits of gods and demons left, she would be alone here. Isis finally realized she was far less powerful than she had imagined. No matter how noble her lineage or how formidable her strength, Isis was ultimately just a woman who had lost her beloved. She needed someone to lead her out of this abyss.

And that person could only be Xu Yang.

"I can agree to your condition, but my bloodline is very special. Back then, I suffered such severe divine punishment that the Divine Realm branded me a traitor. Even as the daughter of a God King, I cannot break free from the suppression of the God-Sealing Decree. Even if I wanted to go with you, I fear I lack the ability."

Xu Yang smiled. "Since I could enter Nightchill Mountain, I can certainly leave. If I want to go, even if all the gods and demons in the heavens try to stop me, no one can hold Xu Yang."

With that, Xu Yang slowly extended his right hand, looking at Isis with utterly sincere eyes.

Of course, this gaze was not one of emotional depth from Xu Yang. He merely saw Isis as someone hoping for salvation, and also as a significant, top-tier asset.

Xu Yang was equally aware of Isis's thoughts: the name Yun Wangji would forever remain irreplaceable in her heart, never to be supplanted by any other man.

Xu Yang was killing two birds with one stone, hoping that by saving Isis, he would gain a crucial leverage point over the 800 gods and demons. With her, an Empress of God King lineage, present, none of the gods and demons would dare to act presumptuously.

Isis finally revealed a relieved smile, her hands clasped tightly together. The powerful radiance of the Angel's Heart shone once more.

"W-what are you doing!"

Xu Yang helplessly quirked the corner of his mouth. "Don't be nervous. The light of the angel is the best protection for you right now. Until I find a suitable physical body for you, you can only stay in my heart."

*Whoosh!* With a flash of light, Isis's soul body vanished from sight, residing within Xu Yang's Angel's Heart.

"I agree to this cooperation. From today, all of you gods and demons here will receive the bodies of the terracotta warriors, becoming dual-souled with your respective warriors. I will protect all of you to the best of my ability. And, should you ever wish to regain your complete freedom, I will certainly not restrict you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Yang released his immensely powerful mental energy. All 800 terracotta warriors simultaneously awakened, their pupils flashing with an eerie green light as they began to bathe in the boundless spiritual energy of the Soul Spring water.

At that moment, the 800 gods and demons embraced a new life that would change their destiny, and they simultaneously let out earth-shattering roars!