The two of them walked side by side in the quiet passageway. Only the sound of their footsteps could be heard.
Bai Yijun looked around and saw many cracks on the walls of the passageway. They seemed to have been caused by the previous explosion. The ground was originally filled with corpses, but now, only rotten flesh was left.
Bai Yijun glanced at Ye Chen and asked softly, "How long have I been unconscious?"
Ye Chen did not even turn his head as he replied calmly, "Three days."
Bai Yijun was stunned for a moment before a bitter smile appeared on her face. "I didn't think that it would take so long. Normally, those who are infected by the virus will fall ill within a week. If the infection is too severe, they will become a Soulless on the spot. Fortunately, the Demonic Beast was only at primary Semi-Divinity realm, so its constitution is not much different from mine."
Ye Chen's expression was calm as he tilted his head to look at her. His deep eyes seemed to see through everything. "Even if the difference is not great, the infection will still be very severe. You don't show any signs of becoming a Soulless at the moment. I estimate that it will take about a month for there to be any changes."
Bai Yijun seemed to understand the deeper meaning of those words. She lowered her head slightly, and after a moment, she said in a low voice, "I have been taking all kinds of rare spiritual herbs since I was young, so my constitution is very special. There was once an old man from the cultivation civilization who said that under the infusion of spiritual herbs, my constitution has turned into a medicinal body. It is very resistant to all kinds of viruses and viruses. When the poison of ordinary Demonic Beasts enters my blood, it will be washed clean by the medicinal properties in my blood."
Ye Chen nodded slightly and did not ask any more questions.
To be able to turn countless people into Soulless, the vitality of the virus was unimaginable. Even Deity realm Soulless existed. It was clear that the virus was extremely difficult to treat. It was basically a terminal illness!
However, Bai Yijun's constitution was able to greatly increase her resistance against the virus!
Just how many spiritual herbs did she have to take?
The two of them walked for a while before arriving in front of the black door. Bai Yijun took out a few Demigod Stones from her Foldable Space Pouch and replenished her divine energy. Then, she said to Ye Chen, "Step back first."
Ye Chen took a few steps back and stood behind her.
Bai Yijun's eyes were serious. He took out a white longsword from his Foldable Space Bag and held it in his hand. He took a deep breath and poured his Divine Power into the longsword. A thick and dazzling golden light bloomed from the white longsword like a living dragon.
Clang!
Bai Yijun's figure jumped like a dancing butterfly. He held the long sword in his hand and stabbed it into the center of the black door. The tip of the sword made a crisp sound as it pierced half an inch into the door and got stuck.
A cold glint flashed through Bai Yijun's jet-black eyes. The divine power in his body surged out, and the white sword hummed. Boundless sword Qi shot out from the two blades. Like piercing through white paper, it instantly tore a hole in the black door that had stood for countless years.
"Let's go!" Bai Yijun seemed to have recovered his cold demeanor. With a low shout, he dove in.
Ye Chen glanced at it. His face was expressionless, and his figure swayed as well.
The black door was originally intact. However, after the highest level of protection was activated, the little bit of energy that had naturally accumulated over countless years was completely used up. It couldn't even provide the energy needed for the faintest voice prompt.
The two of them walked out of the black door. What appeared in front of them were countless intricate and complicated bends. They wound around the upper ring and extended in all directions. In the middle of these passageways, there was a lofty tower. It was completely black and looked like a pyramid!
"The spatial door to leave is there!"
Bai Yijun raised his hand and pointed. Suddenly, his eyes flashed slightly. He turned his head to look at Ye Chen. He seemed to want to say something but stopped. In the end, he sighed softly and remained silent.
Ye Chen's expression was calm like a lake in autumn. There was no change in his expression. He took a step forward and said, "Let's go!"
Bai Yijun bit his lower lip with his pearly white teeth. Ye Chen's figure was reflected in his clear ocean-blue eyes. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Actually, you don't have to do such a thing for me. After I get out, I can think of a way to maintain my life. Although the cost is great …"
Ye Chen was startled. "Maintain your life?
There is medicine that can slow down the virus outbreak? "
Bai Yijun nodded slightly and said, "However, this medicine is extremely expensive. With my status, I can barely get it. Moreover, even with the medicine's maintenance, I can only live for ten years at most!"
Ten years, for a peak Demigod with a lifespan of nine thousand years, was like a snap of a finger!
Ye Chen smiled bitterly and sighed. "Since it has come to this, there is no need to say anything more.
Moreover, you saved my life. If it weren't for you, I would have died a long time ago. "
Bai Yijun stared at him for a moment, then slowly lowered his head. With a bit of decisiveness, he said, "Whatever wish you have, I will fulfill it for you!"
Ye Chen's expression immediately became serious. He said solemnly, "After we get out, I hope that you can take care of the spiritual civilization in Thunder Square. I believe that with your background, it will not be difficult for you to do this. I only beg that you can protect them for three hundred years!"
Beg …
This was the first time Ye Chen had said these words after his rebirth. At this moment, he was solemnly lowering his head to a girl.
Bai Yijun nodded slightly and said, "This is very simple. I only need to say a word. Even if it is to protect them for three million years!"
Saying this, she looked at Ye Chen and her eyes flashed slightly. "Don't you have any other wishes?"
"Others …" Ye Chen touched his nose. "I still have a sister and a group of good friends. I hope that you can help me take care of them, especially my sister. She is not strong, and she is more innocent. She does not know much about the dangers of the world. I don't want her to get hurt!"
At this point, he slowly lowered his head, and his voice became somewhat gloomy. "This responsibility should have been done by me personally …"
Bai Yijun stared at him for a moment and nodded slowly. She said solemnly, "I will help you take care of them!
Other than this, do you have any other wishes? "
Ye Chen thought for a moment and shook his head. "No."
Bai Yijun was slightly startled, and a hint of surprise appeared on her beautiful face. "Just these two?"
Ye Chen shrugged. "That's basically it … Am I saying my last words?"
Bai Yijun looked at his relaxed expression and pursed her lips. She took a deep breath and said, "These two wishes of yours, I will fulfill them for you. Although I can only live for ten years at most, I will leave them behind."
Ye Chen seemed to smile. Then he turned to look at the tall tower and said, "Let's go!"
Bai Yijun silently lowered her head and led the way. She seemed to be very familiar with the path, as if she knew the complicated path like the back of her hand. Not long after, she brought Ye Chen to the front of the tall tower.
Ye Chen asked curiously, "Didn't you say that the map only goes up to the black door?"
Bai Yijun turned her head. Her beautiful eyes were like raindrops. A few strands of black hair hung down from her eyebrows and set off her delicate snow-white skin. There was a gentleness in her eyes that seemed to make the world brighten. She smiled and said, "I have a mini detector. The path of this path has already been scanned into my mind."
Ye Chen was stunned for a moment. Then he shook his head and smiled.
Perhaps it was because he was close to death, but Ye Chen felt his body relax. It was a comfort he had never felt before. So a faint smile appeared on his lips.
He looked up.
This tall tower had nine floors. Each floor was about ten feet high. It was like a pillar that reached the sky. The doors and windows were all very simple and unadorned. They gave off a cold and eerie aura.
In front of Ye Chen and Bai Yijun was a tall tower door!
"This is the Dark Tower!"
Bai Yijun looked at the Dark Tower in front of her. Her eyes were serious. "When I obtained the Fragments of Darkness before, I fought inside every time. Normally, a fierce beast is imprisoned on every floor of the Dark Tower. Only by reaching the top can one obtain the Fragments of Darkness!"
Ye Chen looked at her and frowned. "In your current state, can you win?"
Bai Yijun looked at Zhang Xuan with a smile. She clapped her hands, and the doors of the Dark Tower that had been tightly shut for countless years slowly opened. The light from outside shone in behind the two of them. The heavy sound of the doors opening sounded like the cawing of crows.
Bai Yijun took the lead and walked in. Her confident voice sounded behind her. "I've tried it before, and the strongest demonic beast in here is only at Elementary Semi-Divinity realm!
Since I was able to kill it before, I can do it now. As for the other Half-Divinity realm demonic beasts, it'll be a piece of cake for me. "
What she did not say was that the reason she was able to kill the Semi-Divinity realm demonic beast previously was because of the Voidgod Pearl.
Ye Chen frowned. He pondered for a moment before following her in.
Darkness swallowed the two of them, and the doors slowly closed.
Hu!
Bai Yijun pointed her finger forward, and a pure white light shone from her fingertip, illuminating the surroundings. The milky white light reflected on the faces of the two of them, making them look ethereal.
Using the faint light, Ye Chen and Bai Yijun looked around the Dark Tower. The first floor of the Dark Tower was extremely spacious. It was octagonal in shape, and it was about ten thousand zhang wide. It was dimly lit, and there were dark red stones on the walls. They emitted a faint glow that dyed the walls and the floor crimson.
"Back off!"
Bai Yijun suddenly shouted. Her figure blurred, and she stood in front of Ye Chen. The white light in her hand blazed, illuminating the entire first floor. Ten thousand zhang away, a demonic beast with three heads, the body of a leopard, the tail of a snake, and the fangs of a ferocious beast were charging toward them.
"Benevolent Beast!"
Bai Yijun's eyes narrowed. She gripped the sword in her hand tightly. The blade hummed softly, and the icy white light shone on her face, making her look even colder.
Ye Chen's eyes flashed, and he retreated ten zhang. It was not that he was afraid of death, but he did not want to interfere with Bai Yijun's battle. This was a battle between demigods, and he could only watch from the sidelines.
"Ice Twist!"
Bai Yijun held a white longsword in her hand. Her clothes were as white as snow. She rushed forward, and a vast amount of divine power flowed from her white wrist into the white longsword. The sword let out a soft hum, and its sharpness increased. It tore through the air as if it was cutting through a long piece of cloth, and charged towards the demonic beast.
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