Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 310 - 311: Mengxi?!!!!! [3/3]

As the menacing Demon King departed, the relentless assault of the abyssal demons abruptly ceased.

The ominous black tide slowly began its retreat.

Moments later, the monstrous horde, once a looming source of despair, vanished into the direction of the distant Albero mountain range. The crisis had been fully averted.

Confusion and puzzlement tinged the air at the abrupt onslaught and subsequent withdrawal of the abyssal demons.

However, overwhelming relief soon washed over the majority of the populace as they basked in the joy of surviving such a catastrophe.

Embracing their families and partners amidst Ruins, the survivors clung to the precious gift of life.

However, a question, gnawed at their hearts:

[Where was their Emperor? The one who had promised their city would stand as unassailable as a fortress of gold as long as he was there. Where had he been during the onslaught of the abyssal demons? He was nowhere to be found!]

The faith and reverence the populace once held for their new Emperor, Xue Tianao, had all but evaporated due to this assault.

But they were still left questioning his whereabouts. [Had he abandoned them in their hour of need? ] With such doubts festering, expressions of disgust became common among the city’s denizens.

In a sense, though, the people’s suspicion was not far from the truth...

Elsewhere, in the Homelrot mountain area to the west of SkyDome City, the wild aura of the abyssal demons and the heatwave from Inferno swept across the landscape like a distant tsunami.

Thanks to its remoteness and sparse population, this mountain region escaped the horrors of war, showing no signs of abyssal intrusion. The only evidence of the turmoil was a sharp rise in temperature...

At this moment, amidst the mountain area swathed in a heatwave, hundreds of blue dots of lights appeared unexpectedly, floating in the woodland springs.

This peculiar sight would stun any scholars present, for these blue dots were soul particles - the fundamental elements of a creature’s soul...

Under usual circumstances, when a creature perishes, its soul fragments into these tiny particles which return to the natural world and enter the cycle of reincarnation.

Most soul particles are too minuscule for the naked eye to see. However, individuals with potent souls, like the eighth-tier powerhouses, may not have their souls entirely fragment upon death but transform into larger soul particles. This implies retention of some original consciousness.

If managed correctly, these eighth-tier powerhouses could potentially reincarnate with their memories preserved.

It seemed the numerous soul particles appearing here all emanated the same aura, fragments of a single ’powerhouse’s’ soul.

A breeze rustled through the scene, and under the pull of a mysterious natural force, the scattered blue soul particles grew restless.

They swiftly converged toward a single point, forming a palm-sized orb of soul light.

"Ah...ha~"

A deep, gasping breath echoed from within the light orb, reminiscent of someone recovering from suffocation.

The source of this voice was none other than the renowned Son of Destiny - Xue Tianao.

"Haha...Hahaha, I knew I wouldn’t be completely obliterated..."

Regaining consciousness, a wave of profound sentiment surged in Xue Tianao’s newly formed consciousness.

Much like his previous two demises, his soul hadn’t vanished immediately after death. Instead, guided by the world’s consciousness, it began its gradual reassembly.

However, perhaps because of the immense power of his spirit before his death, Xue Tianao not only regained consciousness after being reincarnated but also regained all his memories and reached an awakened state of soul during his spiritual existence.

Xue Tianao was extremely pleased with this condition.

In this state, he didn’t need to depend on the collective consciousness of the world to choose his new body. He could trust his own judgment to select a new one.

Naturally, it was best for him to choose a body with a powerful lineage, rich heritage, and limitless potential. This would undoubtedly aid him in making a glorious comeback! Furthermore, since this was his final chance at resurrection, he had to cherish it...

He had to cherish the opportunity to complete the trials and, at the same time, the opportunity to avenge his bitter enemies!

With these thoughts in mind, Xue Tianao’s eye, formed from spiritual power, glared resentfully at the distant sky, where SkyeDome lay. Reflecting on the repeated targeting by the Black Rose family and the destruction of his hard-earned influence, Xue Tianao’s heart burned with hatred.

"Damned Black Rose, just wait until I find a new body. I will expose your deeds!"

’May your group of treacherous humans perish without a trace!’

However, whenever thoughts of the Black Rose crossed Xue Tianao’s mind, he couldn’t help but remember the final scene before his annihilation.

The memory of the terrifying scarlet shadow force and the soul-crushing oppression that had driven him into despair filled him with lingering fear.

Even though he had managed to escape, he trembled involuntarily.

"Bloody Butterfly...Who is she?"

’Her power surpasses that of Inferno and Sword Demon!’

’Certainly, it was beyond what a newborn demon king could possess.’

That black-haired girl, who could defy spiritual medicine and instill fear and helplessness deep into his soul, which was fortified by divine power, might have reached the realm of legends with her own power...

’Why did such a terrifying monster suddenly appear?’

After making this assumption, Xue Tianao, now only a soul, couldn’t help but shudder.

After all, if the enemy belonged to that realm, winning or seeking revenge wouldn’t be an easy task.

"Perhaps, after reincarnation, I should find a place to live a peaceful life..."

Xue Tianao couldn’t help but think in this manner.

But soon, the Son of Destiny banished this thought from his mind.

"No! Absolutely not! I just can’t!"

’I am the chosen one.’

’The stronger the enemy, the stronger I become! There’s no need to fear her! Moreover, now the enemy is in the light, and I am in the shadows. As long as I hide my strength further and remain low-key, I can do it! If thirteen years weren’t enough before, this time I will wait for thirty years! If that’s not enough, then three hundred years!’

I will wait until everything is ready, and then I will seek revenge! The reason for my failure this time was my lack of understanding of those hidden enemies.

"Next time, it absolutely won’t end like this!"

Losing everything he had painstakingly built in just one day, without any warning, truly left Xue Tianao indescribably sorrowful. But as the saying goes, where there’s life, there’s hope. As long as he’s alive, there’s hope. Destiny is on his side, regardless of the kind of enemy he faces. As long as he gives his best, he will surely overcome them in the end.

Xue Tianao constantly comforted himself with these thoughts.

At the same time, the Chosen One looked westward, deep in thought. Now, to stage a comeback, he needed a place that offered safety, abundant resources, and immense potential for growth.

The Snow Night Empire was on the brink of ruin, making it pointless to stay there. The Red Lotus Empire, being the stronghold of the Asumos Religion, was not suitable for him to establish his power, especially with the terrifying presence of the Pope. And as for the Sadik Empire? It was the stronghold of the Black Rose, better to avoid the risk.

After careful consideration, the Holy Lomari, one of the Four Great Empires, seemed like an excellent choice.

It possessed boundless potential for development and was a peaceful land without conflicts. It would undoubtedly be the perfect place to quietly grow in secrecy!

"Yes, I’ll go to Holy Lomari!"

Having made his decision, Xue Tianao no longer hesitated. He immediately summoned his soul power and dashed toward the west.

"Just wait, I will definitely return! When I come back stronger than ever, it will be your downfall!"

However, just as Xue Tianao was filled with determination and about to burst out of the Homelrot Mountain Range, his speeding soul suddenly collided with an invisible wall...

"Bang!"

With a crisp sound and spiritual power fluctuations rippling through the air, his azure soul was forcefully thrown backward.

’What... What’s happening?!’

’There’s a barrier?!’

’No, this... this is a protective shield?!’

After recovering from the impact, Xue Tianao gazed ahead in disbelief at the undulating invisible barrier. In an instant, the Child of Destiny who had been eagerly planning his future moments ago was overcome by an intense feeling of dread..

’Why? Why is there a barrier here? And it’s clearly designed to block souls?’

’What’s going on?!’

...

However, just as Xue Tianao was once again caught off guard by this unexpected turn of events, a familiar aura suddenly entered his perception.

His soul trembled violently.

And along with this aura, a familiar, melodic yet chilling voice of a young girl slowly echoed.

"Indeed, you’re not completely dead."

’What... Is it really you?!’

As his soul quivered, Xue Tianao shakily turned his ethereal form and gazed behind him, where the silver-haired girl had silently appeared.

Xue Tianao couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise:

"Mengxi?! Why...are you here?!"