Chapter 116: Out-of-body Martial Spirit, Bai Heng
The air gradually grew moist, accompanied by faint sounds of waves, and a phantom of an azure dragon emerged from behind Bai Lu.
“It’s similar to when Dan Heng awakened back then, he succeeded,” Meng Huaifeng whispered.
“Ah, this young lady knew she was blessed with good fortune and longevity. I didn’t expect to survive this.”
A lively and cheerful voice rang out. A pale purple Fox Person figure suddenly appeared beside Bai Lu.
Jingliu was completely stunned.
“Dan Feng, you seem to have changed a bit? Why are you looking at me like that?” the Fox Person tilted her head and asked Dan Heng in front of her curiously.
“I’m not Dan Feng, my name is Dan Heng,” Dan Heng said uncertainly, “Are you… Bai Heng?”
“You look just like Dan Feng. Are you Dan Feng’s brother? Damn it, after knowing him for so many years, I didn’t even know he had a brother. That’s right, I am Bai Heng. You can call me Sister Bai Heng,” Bai Heng said.
“Are you really Bai Heng?” Jingliu came to her senses and approached a few steps in disbelief, asking.
“Jingliu, what’s wrong? You don’t even recognize me? Why are you wearing an eye patch? You seem to have changed a lot too.” Bai Heng said, slightly annoyed. She walked in front of Jingliu and gently removed her eye patch, revealing her slightly blood-red eyes.
“You still look as beautiful. But what happened to your eyes?” Bai Heng asked in confusion.
Seeing the familiar face from her memories, Jingliu suddenly hugged Bai Heng, the sensation so real.
“Huh? Jingliu, what’s wrong with you? Be gentle, be gentle, you’re going to crush me.” Bai Heng exclaimed, confused. Everyone seemed so strange.
“Don’t talk, just let me hug you for a while,” Jingliu’s voice trembled. Her emotions were incredibly turbulent, as if she had a thousand words to say but couldn’t utter a single one.
Holding Bai Heng in her arms, it was as if a ray of sunshine pierced her broken heart, dispelling the darkness and coldness little by little.
“Oh, oh,” Bai Heng quickly responded.
Looking at the two women embracing, March 7th asked in a low voice, “What’s going on? How can awakening a Martial Spirit awaken another person?”
“Twin Martial Spirits, an external Martial Spirit. I didn’t expect this either, but this should be a good thing,” Meng Huaifeng replied in a low voice, not wanting to disturb the two.
After a long while, Bai Heng said somewhat awkwardly, “Um, have I been unconscious for a long time? Jingliu, I’m sorry for making you worry.”
“It’s good that you’re back, it’s good that you’re back,” Jingliu murmured. Her blood-red eyes turned ice blue, and her aura was more tranquil than ever.
“Jingliu, don’t be like this. You’re making me so flustered. How long have I been unconscious? What happened after I fainted?” Bai Heng looked at Dan Heng for help.
It wasn’t the first time a Star-Skiff had crashed and lost contact, but Jingliu had never reacted so strongly before. What was going on this time?
“You weren’t unconscious, you were actually dead,” Dan Heng said with a complex expression.
Seeing Bai Heng, although he didn’t lose control of his emotions like Jingliu, he was also somewhat touched.
“I… died? Then what am I now?” Bai Heng was a little stunned.
“You are now Bai Lu’s Martial Spirit…” Dan Heng recounted Bai Heng’s current situation and what happened after her death.
During the Shu Hu turmoil, the Dragon Lord Dan Feng transformed into a dragon to fight the Envoy of Abundance, Shu Hu. Although he managed to entangle her for a while, he was ultimately no match for the envoy. In a moment of crisis, a Star-Skiff pierced through everything like an arrow. Dan Feng was rescued by Bai Heng, a Fox Person sky-farer and one of the Cloudy Five Warriors. However, Dan Feng could only watch helplessly as Bai Heng sacrificed herself.
She saw the girl struggle out of the ruins, raising a sphere of absolute darkness in her hand, a deadly weapon capable of taking Shu Hu with her.
Dan Feng’s last memory of Bai Heng was frozen at that moment, in that instant that felt as long as eternity.
The girl’s fingers, her face, her body, were all gradually vanishing. That sun that destroyed everything was grinding everything around it into the finest powder, then sweeping it into the storm of power.
All that remained for Dan Feng were a wisp of Bai Heng’s hair and a few drops of her jade-green blood.
Bai Heng’s death caused Dan Feng, who had been struggling to breathe under the “problem of Sustainer of the Hunt reproduction,” to suffer even more. He ultimately decided to conspire with Stelle to use Bai Heng’s remaining hair and blood, the physical body of an Envoy of Abundance, and a modified Dragon Transformation Method, combined with the Power of Abundance and Dragon Ancestor bloodline, to transform the deceased Bai Heng into a Sustainer of the Hunt, allowing her to reincarnate.
Their plan succeeded, but it also failed. ‘She’ did indeed revive, but as a mindless evil dragon that nearly destroyed the entire Lin Yuan Realm.
Afterward, Jingliu severed the evil dragon with her sword. Knowing the origin of the evil dragon, she too became lost at that moment, gradually falling into the Demonic Yin Body and eventually losing her mind, killing her comrades.
Jing Yuan was forced to lead his army to fight and draw his sword against his own master. After the great battle, Jingliu disappeared, patrolling the Sea of Stars. Jing Yuan took over the General’s responsibilities, protecting the Xianzhou.
Dan Feng was punished and forced to shed his scales, reincarnating as Dan Heng. After the evil dragon died, it transformed into a Sustainer egg, from which Bai Lu was born. Stelle dabbled in the flesh and blood of an Envoy of Abundance, becoming an immortal abomination…
“I’ve been dead for over seven hundred years?” Bai Heng said incredulously, then guiltily, “I’m sorry, it’s all because of me that you all ended up like this.”
“This has nothing to do with you. It’s just the whims of fate,” Jingliu said gently, stroking Bai Heng’s soft hair.
For over seven hundred years, she had never felt so at peace.
“People always have to die. Why did you and Stelle…” Bai Heng looked at Dan Heng, wanting to get angry, but suddenly remembered that he had reincarnated and was no longer Dan Feng, but Dan Heng.
The slight annoyance in her eyes finally turned into heartache. She sighed, “Alas, Dan Heng, you’ve been implicated. You’ve suffered too.”
“That’s all in the past. I’m doing very well now.” Bai Heng didn’t treat him as Dan Feng, and Dan Heng was happy.
Bai Heng squatted down and looked at Bai Lu beside her, pinching her cute little face. Bai Lu shook her head and dodged.
“Is this me after reincarnation? Indeed, whether I’m a Fox Person or a Sustainer, this young lady is still so cute. Little Bai Lu, call me sister.” Bai Heng said with satisfaction.
“Sister,” Bai Lu said obediently. She had also heard Dan Heng’s words and understood her origins, but she didn’t care. She was herself.
“No wonder General Jing Yuan came to see me for no reason. He wasn’t sick,” Bai Lu suddenly understood something.
“Huh? Dan Heng, you’re a Nameless now!” Bai Heng suddenly saw the Train Ticket on Dan Heng’s clothes and asked excitedly.
“Yes, thanks to the Train taking me in. Otherwise, I’d probably still be numbly working at the Company,” Dan Heng said with a faint smile.
“The Train? Has the Train reappeared? The Train had almost disappeared by my time. Although I am a Nameless, I had no chance to board the Train,” Bai Heng said enviously.
It wasn’t just passengers on the Train who were Nameless. Most travelers who independently embarked on the Pioneer Destiny also considered themselves Nameless.
“Congratulations, Miss Bai Heng, on reuniting with an old friend. The Stellar Train is currently on the Xianzhou. You are welcome to board,” Himeko invited.
Bai Heng turned to look at the group of people behind her, all of whom were carrying Train Tickets.
“Wow, it’s my first time seeing so many Nameless. Can I join the Train?” Bai Heng asked excitedly.
“Of course. However, Miss Bai Heng is currently Bai Lu’s Martial Spirit and likely cannot stray too far from her,” Himeko said regretfully.
For Nameless who independently embark on the Pioneer Destiny, the Train generally does not refuse their joining.
Bai Heng then remembered that she was no longer an independent entity. The excitement on her face slowly subsided, replaced by regret.
“I, I can join the Train together!” Bai Lu said excitedly, raising her small hand.
Bai Heng’s eyes lit up. She couldn’t force Little Bai Lu to join the Train, but if she wanted to join, then it was fine!
Just as I expected!
Even after reincarnation, I still yearn for pioneering!
“Little Bai Lu, didn’t I tell you yesterday? You are the Dragon Lord. To join the Train, you need General Jing Yuan’s consent,” Meng Huaifeng said.
“Yes, Jing Yuan probably won’t agree,” Bai Heng sighed.
“Sister, Sister, you persuade Dan Heng to return to Luofu and be the Dragon Lord, and I can accompany you to join the Train,” Bai Lu tugged at Bai Heng’s clothes and said.
Dan Heng glared at Little Bai Lu. I worked so hard to return to Luofu and perfect your legacy, and you want me to be your workhorse? Is this how you repay me?
Bai Heng looked at Dan Heng with some interest. Dan Heng offered an awkward yet polite smile.
“You have this wicked idea too? You can convince General Jing Yuan to board the Train, but Dan Heng is not getting off,” Meng Huaifeng lightly tapped Bai Lu’s head.
Bai Lu covered her head and mumbled, “What if Dan Heng agrees himself?”
“I disagree,” Dan Heng said expressionlessly.
“Alright,” Bai Lu said in disappointment.
“Forget it, forget it. It’s just that the Stellar Train and I have no fate. Being able to get on board for a visit is satisfying enough.” Although Bai Heng was a little disappointed, she quickly came to terms with it and patted Dan Heng. “Even though you’re not Dan Feng anymore, please continue pioneering for me.”
“Yes, after each pioneering journey, I will send you a log,” Dan Heng nodded.
“Then I’ll trouble you. Haha,” Bai Heng laughed.
Jingliu quietly looked at Bai Heng’s smiling face, which was like sunshine.
“By the way, where is Jing Yuan?” Bai Heng asked.
Stelle probably won’t be seen; he’s not even on the Xianzhou.
“Yesterday, a Great Annihilation Lord invaded the Xianzhou, and the Abominable Medicine was in turmoil. General Jing Yuan is probably still busy,” Meng Huaifeng said.
“Great Annihilation Lord? Let’s go help!” Bai Heng’s expression changed drastically.
“Don’t rush. They’ve already been driven away, and the turmoil has been suppressed. Only the aftermath remains,” Meng Huaifeng said.
“That’s good. Did you help?” Bai Heng breathed a sigh of relief, thinking of the attributes of Nameless and asked expectantly.
“That’s right, the Great Annihilation Lord took several hits from this Galaxy Bat Man,” Stelle said proudly, raising her small face.
“This young lady also hit it with several arrows,” March 7th said.
“That’s because Huanlong thought your attack was the weakest and actively ran into it,” Stelle said.
“You’re not going to reveal my secrets, are you? You were just on the sidelines too. Besides General Jing Yuan, the main forces were Sister Himeko and Dan Heng,” March 7th said, embarrassed and angry, punching Stelle.
“That’s still very impressive! Truly amazing,” Bai Heng exclaimed.
“We have General Jing Yuan’s contact information. Should we call him?” March 7th asked.
“No, no, no. Let’s wait until he’s finished with his work. Don’t distract him,” Bai Heng waved her hand, still prioritizing the important matters.
“I suddenly realized that General Jing Yuan has a tough time too. He had a life-or-death battle with his master and personally passed judgment on two good brothers,” March 7th lamented.
Bai Heng’s expression became dejected, and Jingliu, who was temporarily lucid, also dimmed slightly.
“Since you’re so good at talking, say more,” Meng Huaifeng’s mouth twitched slightly.
“Oh, when he needed it most… *sob sob*~”
Meng Huaifeng immediately covered March 7th’s mouth, speechless. “Idiot, can’t you understand what’s appropriate?”
March 7th suddenly realized and glared at Meng Huaifeng. Can’t you just say it more directly?
“I’m sorry. Um, don’t think about those unhappy things. Do you want to go out and play?” March 7th asked.
“Okay, I want to see how Luofu has changed from before,” Bai Heng agreed.
There were too many people, and they gradually separated after going out.
Jingliu quietly followed beside Bai Heng. Bai Heng wanted to ask about Jingliu’s experiences over the years, but Jingliu just shook her head, refusing to talk about the past. She didn’t want Bai Heng to be sad for her.
Bai Heng was helpless. The old Jingliu was cold and rarely spoke. It had taken a long time to warm up the ice beauty, and now she woke up even colder.
Fortunately, although she was colder, her feelings for her hadn’t changed. She could always warm her up again.
Also, Dan Heng was not Dan Feng after all, and there was a subtle barrier between him and Bai Heng. However, this was temporary. Bai Heng believed they would soon become friends again.
Even though both of them were rather reserved, with Bai Heng around, the atmosphere between the three of them didn’t turn cold.
Bai Heng couldn’t leave Bai Lu too far. March 7th, Stelle, and Meng Huaifeng accompanied Bai Lu, following behind, and the atmosphere was equally lively.
In a secluded corner of Changle Pavilion, Blade stood with his arms crossed, eyes closed, quietly waiting.
After he insisted on coming to Luofu, Elio gave him a small script. He just had to wait here, and he would soon meet the person he wanted to see.
“They’re here,” Blade suddenly murmured to himself.
He sensed Dan Heng’s presence.
Blade hesitated for a moment. Could it be another clone of that brat?
However, he quickly dismissed the thought.
Elio said that he would be able to meet the person he wanted to see, meaning the real Dan Heng, not a clone.
Dan Heng’s aura grew closer. Blade suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with madness and deathly stillness.
The Blade of Shattered Oath appeared in his hand at some unknown time. The restlessness within him caused him to grip the blade with his left hand and drag it across his palm fiercely.
Only pain and death could alleviate the suffering in his heart.
“Wait, there’s a bloody smell!”
Dan Heng held the Ji Yun Spear in front of everyone, vigilantly looking in the direction of the bloody smell.
“Dan Heng is as reliable as Dan Feng,” Bai Heng said to Meng Huaifeng and the others from behind Dan Heng.
“Of course. Teacher Dan Heng is amazing. It feels like there’s nothing he doesn’t know,” March 7th said proudly.
“He doesn’t know how to fix elevators,” Stelle reminded.
