Chapter 1393: Chapter 141: Reignition of Vitality
Ah Dai gathered all his True Qi into the Golden Body within his Dantian and adjusted himself into the best state under the control of the energy flow. He had already decided that even if his heart were to burst from the force of the Liquid life essence, he would not retreat. Under the control of his mind, the golden liquid life essence formed a conical shape around his heart. Ah Dai clenched his teeth tightly, driving this surging energy to suddenly pierce deep into his heart channels. The pain, several times more intense than before, convulsed his entire body violently, causing him to spit out several mouthfuls of blood. Yet, he did not give up on impacting his heart channels, controlling the life essence with his mind to keep charging forward. Blood spurted out one mouthful after another. Ah Dai knew that he could not hold on much longer, his will started to blur, and he could feel himself unable to sustain any longer.
Just when he was too weak to continue his forward charge, a warm and gentle energy suddenly appeared, flowing up along his right forearm, and in an instant, surged into his heart channels. The blocked vessels in his heart channels expanded suddenly under the impact of this energy. Seizing the opportunity, Ah Dai’s life essence broke through the blockage, finally bridging the connection between heaven and earth. Ah Dai’s body shook violently a few times before gradually calming down. All the pain suddenly disappeared, and the lost strength returned to his body. Feeling the continuously soothing energy comforting his soul, Ah Dai wept bitterly, for he knew that this was the energy of warmth transmitted from Goris’s wish. It was the soul of his teacher Goris who had saved him in the crisis. Ah Dai lay flat on the ground, muttering, "Teacher, you have always been the kindest to me! Teacher..." Tears slipped down as Ah Dai slowly sat up, his power had mostly recovered, but his body was still incredibly weak.
Opening his eyes, after more than ten days, Ah Dai saw his own body once again. He found that he had turned into a mud person, his black robe had completely taken on a yellowish hue of dirt, and was now tattered, with some areas revealing the Gigantic Spirit Snake Armor underneath. Ah Dai moved his extremely stiff limbs, his blood circulation increased slightly, gradually giving sensation back to his numb body.
"Teacher Goris, Uncle Owen, my forebear, I cannot die for your sake; the mission you have entrusted me with is not yet completed, I must not die now." With a sweep through the void, he opened his own Space Barrier and took out the fruits that he and Xuan Yue had gathered on their way to the Pu Yan clan. Although there was no air inside the Space Barrier, the fruits had somewhat decayed due to their own nature. Nonetheless, Ah Dai still stuffed each of the fruits into his mouth, swallowing them vigorously. He needed nutrition, an immense amount of nourishment to recover his body. Nineteen fruits, in a short while, he had devoured them all. Ah Dai tore off the black robe on his body, took a deep breath, and entered into a state of cultivation. He started the circulation of life essence within his Dantian. A faint white glow radiated through his body, and his consciousness sank into his body; now, he had thrown all other matters to the back of his mind, focusing solely on cultivation.
Two days later, a clear and long howl echoed over the desolate land, like ceaseless surging waves. The animals nearby were startled by the howl and quickly scattered away. The howl was precisely from Ah Dai. After two days of cultivation, his condition had recovered to its peak. His body was filled with surging life essence. Opening his eyes, beams of cold light that seemed almost tangible burst forth. Ah Dai floated up from the spot. Under the sunlight, the armor of the Gigantic Spirit Snake glistened. Ah Dai raised his clenched right fist to his eyes and said coldly, "From today on, Ah Dai will not involve himself with emotions. What I need to do is to avenge Uncle Owen and realize my forebear’s wish. Assassin’s Guild, wait for me; the Grim Reaper will come to your side, bringing you the fear of death." Just like Xuan Yue in the Elf Forest, Ah Dai also completely sealed off his heart, leaving only the thought of vengeance in his mind. Floating up, he differentiated the directions and headed westward.
Inside the Holy Church. The solemn atmosphere in the Hall of Light made everyone feel as if they were suffocating. The Pope stood in the center of the Hall of Light, a chilling aura constantly emanating from him. The Red Robe Priest Xuan Ye, Chief Judge Xuan Yuan, Deputy Judge Ballon, and everyone who had returned from the Tian Yuan Clan bowed their heads. Only a cold-faced Xuan Yue was still able to maintain a calm demeanor. They had just rushed back to the church and immediately reported the situation to the Pope. Now, they were all anxiously waiting.
The Pope’s gaze swept over everyone who had returned, and a voice devoid of emotion spoke out, "Over a thousand people went, and only you returned? The Dark Forces, it seems, are truly powerful! Chief Judge Xuan Yuan, Red Robe Priest Xuan Ye, Deputy Judge Ballon, how did you command? Over a thousand elite troops of the Church, and only slightly more than sixty returned. Even if the enemy is strong, with the powerful forces you took with you, was there no chance to break through? If it wasn’t for the sacrifice of Priest Na Yan, perhaps not one of you would have returned." The Pope’s anger had reached its peak. His usually calm face now had some distortion, and even his speech was somewhat incoherent, obviously, he was truly enraged. "Xuan Ye, you were the main commander of this operation, and it was you who led them into the trap of the Winged Tribe. Tell me, how should you be dealt with?"
