novelapdf #675 - betray
#675 - betray
Suzaku's body trembled violently under the light, and two clusters of blazing flames suddenly burst from her eyes. These were the marks of the Southern Fire, symbolizing the power of the Suzaku clan.
At that moment, the seal within her seemed to be touched by an invisible force, and it began to gradually break down.
As the seal unraveled, Suzaku's power surged forth like a flood, and her cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds in an instant.
She soared from her original realm, directly crossing the threshold of the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, rushing towards the middle stage with unstoppable force, even approaching the edge of the late stage at one point.
However, when this power reached its peak, it suddenly stagnated, as if restricted by something.
Li Chengfeng witnessed all of this, secretly marveling in his heart.
He understood that this power, sealed within reincarnation, was the foundation of Suzaku as the number one war general under Azure Lemon Old Ancestor.
With each reincarnation, a portion of Suzaku's power would be sealed away to protect her soul from the suffering of reincarnation.
And when she awakened, these scattered powers would reunite, granting her immense strength.
However, Suzaku's power was not fully restored. Li Chengfeng noticed that her cultivation ultimately stopped at the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, not reaching her peak state.
He guessed that this might be because Suzaku's reincarnation was not perfect, and was mixed with the methods of other forces, especially interference from the North Sea.
These external forces conflicted with Suzaku's own power, preventing her from fully awakening.
Suzaku's eyes were bright and intelligent, sparkling with wisdom. She looked at Li Chengfeng, her eyes filled with gratitude and respect.
She knew that it was Li Chengfeng's help that allowed her to awaken and regain a portion of her power.
So, she clasped her fist in salute and said in a firm and powerful voice: "Suzaku, the war general, greets Little Lord! From now on, I, Suzaku, am willing to follow Little Lord to the death, fight against the evil forces together, and fight for the glory of Azure Lemon Old Ancestor!"
Li Chengfeng gently raised his hand, interrupting Zhongli Meiying's emotions, his tone gentle but with a hint of seriousness: "You have finally returned, which is indeed a joyous and congratulatory event.
But at this moment, we should think more deeply about why your path of reincarnation has been so difficult, and where the problem lies."
Hearing this, Zhongli Meiying couldn't help but fall into deep thought. A trace of confusion flashed in her eyes, and then became firm again, as she slowly said: "The events of that year were indeed confusing, and my memory is not complete.
After countless reincarnations, many details have become blurred and difficult to trace.
But I remember that the reason why Azure Lemon Old Ancestor sent me into reincarnation was because I myself was a reincarnator, possessing the aura of reincarnation.
At that time, the Lord of Reincarnation once descended here, but as for why he left in a hurry, I don't know either. Azure Lemon Old Ancestor captured a portion of the power left by the Lord of Reincarnation, which made it possible to send me into reincarnation."
She paused for a moment, her eyes becoming complicated, and continued: "However, during the process of reincarnation, I encountered the interference of a great power from the North Sea.
He directly sent another reincarnated soul into my body, and that soul was Zhongli Qingying, whom you once killed.
She shared a body with me, both partner and enemy, and we fought for that reincarnation power. Later, I reincarnated into the Blood Clan, and Lou Xueyun used secret methods to strip Zhongli Qingying's soul, making her my twin sister.
From then on, I cultivated a certain technique, intending to absorb her power when it was completed, in order to reach a higher realm.
But this kind of cultivation method also prevented me from truly awakening the power of reincarnation."
Li Chengfeng nodded, expressing his understanding and agreement with what Zhongli Meiying said.
He pondered for a moment and said: "The power of the Lord of Reincarnation is indeed beyond imagination.
Why he came here is indeed a mystery. Although the corpse of the Ancient Demon is precious, it is probably not enough to arouse his interest, a being like the Lord of Reincarnation.
His purpose may be far more profound than we imagine."
He shook his head and continued: "Moreover, the Lord of Reincarnation, like the Ancient Dragon Saint, is a being who can easily shake the Immortal Realm.
Their vision and pursuit are by no means something we can fathom. Therefore, the corpse of the Ancient Demon may only be a trivial matter to them."
Hearing this, Zhongli Meiying also nodded in agreement. She added: "Azure Lemon Old Ancestor knew this very well, so he didn't pursue the whereabouts of the Lord of Reincarnation too much.
After all, getting involved with such a being would have unpredictable consequences, and might even lead to eternal doom.
Therefore, the Old Ancestor only borrowed a little bit of the power of reincarnation to send me into reincarnation, hoping that I could take this opportunity to awaken and revive the Suzaku Legion."
Speaking of this, a trace of doubt and vigilance flashed in Suzaku's eyes. She said: "The secret of my being sent into reincarnation should have only been known by Azure Lemon Old Ancestor and a few core figures.
But since someone in the North Sea knows about it, it means that this secret has been leaked.
We must find out who leaked this secret, because it is related to our life and death."
Suddenly her eyes lit up, as if she had thought of something, but then she shook her head again, denying her guess: "No, it can't be him.
The four of us war generals are as close as brothers, serving Azure Lemon Old Ancestor for many years, how could anyone betray us?"
Seeing this, Li Chengfeng knew that Suzaku already had a suspected object in her heart, but she was unwilling to believe it easily.
Li Chengfeng's words were deep and powerful, his eyes were bright, as if he could see through people's hearts, and after countless years of tempering, his understanding of human nature was more thorough.
He said slowly: "Suzaku, you must remember that in this world, everything is possible.
The person who betrays you is often the person you trust and respect the most. Therefore, in the process of pursuing the truth, you must not be blinded by emotions."
Zhongli Meiying nodded, she knew that what Li Chengfeng said was true. She thought carefully, and scenes from the past flashed in her mind.
She said: "Indeed, when I was about to enter reincarnation, all four war generals knew about it.
But thinking about it carefully, perhaps only one or two of them had the opportunity to betray me.
Big Brother Azure Dragon had already chosen to lead his troops north at that time, and died on the battlefield, his choice was tragic and firm.
He was unwilling to be sealed, but hoped to use his own blood and fire to achieve the most powerful Azure Dragon Legion. I have no doubt about this."
"As for the White Tiger Legion," Zhongli Meiying continued, "they were indeed sealed, I have heard about this.
But I have always been unclear about the whereabouts of the Black Tortoise Legion and the situation of the Black Tortoise War General.
Did he also embark on the path of reincarnation like me, or did he encounter other fates? These are all questions in my heart."
She paused, a trace of uncertainty flashing in her eyes: "The power of the Black Tortoise Legion should not be underestimated. If Azure Lemon Old Ancestor had the strength to seal the Black Tortoise Legion after sealing the White Tiger Legion, then he would naturally do so.
But if there is not enough power, the Black Tortoise Legion may choose other paths.
Although the path of reincarnation is difficult, it is also a possibility of rebirth.
And the power of the seal is so powerful, if Azure Lemon Old Ancestor really had no power to seal other legions, then the Black Tortoise Legion and the Black Tortoise War General may have embarked on their own paths."