Hearing Yuan Bo's words, Qin Shi's expression turned solemn. "What's going on?"
Yuan Bo sighed. "Actually, we didn't expect it either. According to the Fate Matrix's plan, Zhe Tian's attack on the Mortal World would take at least three years. According to the original Fate Matrix, he shouldn't be able to recall all the three spiritual and seven physical souls in these three years. But now, Zhe Tian seems to have found a way to recall all the three spiritual and seven physical souls in one go. As for the method, we don't know."
"Recall all the three spiritual and seven physical souls?"
Qin Shi's expression turned serious. He had always known that everything Zhe Tian had done over the years was to collect the three souls and seven spirits. Furthermore, the three souls and seven spirits seemed to have undergone many changes over the past thirty thousand years. It was as if they were being nurtured on purpose, just like the souls in Seal Mark's body. The truth was that the Thrall Squad had countless opportunities to summon them back, but they hadn't. Instead, they had purposely left them inside the bodies of various people.
Up until now, Qin Shi still couldn't figure out why Zhe Tian would do this.
"Then are we going to watch the Mortal World being annihilated by the Dark Group?"
Qin Shi clenched his fists. He didn't have much time, only two hours. If he couldn't find a way to deal with the seven Demon Kings within these two hours, the Mortal World was destined to be plunged into an abyss of misery.
Yuan Bo shook his head with a bitter smile. "That's not it, but I can't make a move."
Yuan Bo sighed. He knew that if he didn't tell the truth to Qin Shi now, it would be impossible. So he paused for a moment before he slowly opened his hand in front of Qin Shi. In the next moment, an ancient dark totem appeared on his palm. There was a ghost head in the center of the totem, as if it was constantly coiling around Yuan Bo.
When Qin Shi saw the imprint on Yuan Bo's palm, his eyes widened in shock. "This is the curse of the Ancient Skeleton Vines?"
Yuan Bo nodded with a wry smile. "Thirty thousand years ago, during the final battle between the heavens and earth, all of us accompanied the Human Sovereign in attacking the group of puppets. Although the result was good, with the Human Sovereign shattering Zhe Tian's three spiritual and seven physical souls and destroying his physical body, it was a pity that both Sky Mist and I were seriously injured. The seal of the Ancient Skeleton Vines fell into Sky Mist, and I was also sealed by the Ancient Skeleton Vines.
"All these years, Fufeng would come to help me suppress the Skeleton Ancient Vines every year, but now he has reached his limit. In the end, he could only open a small gap in the human world, which is the Scarlet Flame Empire. So, I can only attack in the Scarlet Flame Empire. Otherwise, I will be cursed by the Skeleton Ancient Vines," Yuan Bo said helplessly.
Hearing Yuan Bo's words, Qin Shi suddenly understood. "No wonder every time you make a move, it was in the Scarlet Flame Empire."
"Yes, I have no choice. The Nightmare Group also knows this, so they didn't come to the Scarlet Flame Empire when they attacked the Mortal World. Otherwise, I would have done everything I could to keep the seven Demon Kings in the Scarlet Flame Empire. Unfortunately, they already know." Yuan Bo said.
Qin Shi's eyes turned cold. Now he understood that it was impossible for Yuan Bo to make a move. After all, one of the three generals of the ancient era was much stronger than the people of the Scarlet Flame Mortal World. In the next battle, Yuan Bo was bound to play a very important role. So whether it was for public or private reasons, Yuan Bo wouldn't take the risk.
However, the current situation was also very clear. It was absolutely impossible for the people of the Qin Sect to return to the Scarlet Flame Empire. The seven Demon Kings wouldn't give them any chance. In other words, from the beginning, the seven Demon Kings were waiting for everyone to leave the Scarlet Flame Empire.
"Bastard!" Qin Shi couldn't help but curse.
"Kid, it's not a dead end yet. You still have a chance to survive in this game of chess."
Yuan Bo said. "In the current Mortal World, I'm not the only one who can defeat the seven Demon Kings."
"There's someone else?" Qin Shi suddenly looked at Yuan Bo. "Who?"
Yuan Bo smiled and looked at Qin Shi. He didn't say anything.
Feeling Yuan Bo's gaze, Qin Shi frowned. "Me?"
Qin Shi knew very well that he wasn't a match for the seven Demon Kings. Otherwise, he wouldn't have rushed back here to ask Yuan Bo for help. But now, Yuan Bo actually said that he could defeat the seven Demon Kings.
The seven Demon Kings were at the third level of the Samsara Realm. If he was at the first level, he might have fought with his life on the line. Unfortunately, he hadn't comprehended the Samsara Intent and had just broken through to the Death Realm.
"You definitely can't do it by yourself. But don't forget that Zhe Tian broke the Fate Matrix, but there are three people in the Mortal World who have inherited the Fate Matrix."
Yuan Bo smiled. "You might not be able to do it by yourself, but with the other two, the Mortal World might not lose this battle."
"You mean Xue Xin and Devouring Heaven?" Qin Shi frowned.
"The Fate Matrix can't be broken. Sooner or later, you will also see the so-called Fate Matrix. At that time, you will know what the so-called Fate Matrix is. But if the three of you work together, there's a chance of winning this battle." Yuan Bo nodded seriously.
Qin Shi fell into silence. He didn't want Qin Xue Xin to be involved in this catastrophe. This was also the reason why he had been working hard all these years. He wanted to shoulder everything by himself. But now, Yuan Bo's words were clear. Moreover, Qin Shi could also feel that he had no other choice. Only he, Qin Xue Xin, and the Evil Demon could have a slight chance of winning.
"I understand." Qin Shi remained silent for a long time before he finally opened his eyes and nodded.
"Go ahead." Yuan Bo smiled.
Qin Shi turned around and left the snowy plains. He was alone. He did not head towards the battlefield. Instead, he floated in the air above Scarlet Flame. In this short period of time, some scenes kept flashing through his mind. Everything that had happened in the past twenty years was like smoke. It was so familiar, as if everything had happened just yesterday.
Time passed bit by bit. He took a deep breath and finally seemed to have made up his mind.
Qin Xue Xin had disappeared from the Mortal World. Qin Shi knew this a long time ago, but he knew where Qin Xue Xin was.
Ever since the Blood Shaman told him that Qin Xue Xin had disappeared after leaving the Blue Snow Sect, he knew that Qin Xue Xin must have gone there. However, he really didn't want to go there if it was possible. He really hoped that he could never disturb her before the catastrophe ended and let her stay there to avoid this disaster.
All of this would be shouldered by him alone. Unfortunately, he had no other choice now.
Countless creatures in the Mortal World and the survival of the Mortal World were all in his hands.
If he had a choice, he really didn't want to protect the world.
Qin Shi laughed self-mockingly. As he laughed, he actually cried.
But I know that I have no choice but to do this. Only by doing this can I protect you. This time, if the Mortal World is defeated, there will be no hope for me. My fate will be shattered, the world will be destroyed, and you … will be taken away.
Xue Xin, can you forgive me? Forgive my stubbornness this time … I'm sorry, I can only find you.
Xue Xin, I'm coming.
Qin Shi wrapped his black robe tightly in the cold wind. The white clouds and the cool breeze in the sky couldn't blow away the faint sadness that lingered in his heart. He suddenly changed his direction. This direction was very familiar to him, but he had never been to a place that he had never been to. It was the place where he met Qin Xue Xin. Bits and pieces of those memories kept appearing in his mind.
Red Flame Empire.
Northern region, Passionless Cliff.
Yes, it was here. It was the place where he met Qin Xue Xin. At that time, he was just an ignorant boy who was betrayed. He was very helpless. Then, he met her here.
Qin Shi still remembered that at that time, Qin Xuexin had been a cold person, but she had been muttering the words' I understand you, I feel pity for you, I must ask the heavens for this love '. The two of them had met here, a chance encounter that might have been fated, but it had changed Qin Shi's life.
Xue Xin, I know you are here …
Qin Shi sighed. He knew from the beginning that after the Blue Snow Sect was destroyed and Qin Xue Xin disappeared, she would definitely be here. However, he didn't want to look for her. He wanted to solve this catastrophe and then come back to take her home.
Qin Shi slowly descended from the Passionless Cliff. After twenty years, he had finally returned to this place. Right now, there was no longer a pool of blood in this place. Everything seemed so unfamiliar to him. The only thing that wasn't unfamiliar to him was the blue-haired girl who was sitting on a rock. She seemed to have sensed that Qin Shi was here alone. She turned around and looked at Qin Shi. She also laughed, laughed to the point that she started crying.
"You're here." Qin Xue Xin said softly.
"Yes, I'm here." Qin Shi's heart felt as if it had been stabbed by a knife.
Qin Xue Xin stood up gently. She could no longer suppress the pain in her heart. She finally burst into tears. "I'm sorry … It's me. It's all because of me that the Blue Snow Sect was destroyed …"
"Shi Tou … I still can't break this curse. I thought that the Blue Snow Sect would take me in and I would no longer be afraid. But I was wrong. Everyone close to me died in the end. My family, my grandparents who adopted me, and … my master." Qin Xue Xin hugged Qin Shi and cried loudly.
No one knew that He Shuhan didn't let Qin Xue Xin return to the sect in order to protect her. She didn't return to the Blue Snow Sect because she wanted to protect the Blue Snow Sect. But she was still wrong. The Pi team didn't let her go.