They knew that although Qian Renxue had fallen, her spirit would live on forever. They would inherit her will, continue to protect this world, prevent the Void power from ever invading again, and ensure her sacrifice was not in vain.
A few days later, as Lin Mo and Zhao Feng's injuries gradually healed, they left the oasis. They traveled to every major faction across the mortal realm to deliver the news: the Void Space had been sealed, but it had come at the ultimate cost. The entire mortal realm fell into mourning. People everywhere held funerals and memorials to honor the hero who had saved their world.
Lin Mo returned to his sect. He kept the fragments of the Heart of the Angel (which had shattered upon Qian Renxue's sacrifice) safely stored away as a memento. He threw himself into his cultivation with even greater fervor, constantly elevating his strength. He was determined to inherit her will, protect the world, and make sure her sacrifice meant something.
Zhao Feng returned to his family. He recounted Qian Renxue's deeds to everyone in his clan. They all mourned her tragic end, but they were also immensely proud of Zhao Feng's bravery. Zhao Feng trained even harder, honing his battle axe techniques to perfection. He vowed to stand alongside Lin Mo, protect the world, and fulfill the mission Qian Renxue had left behind.
A few years later, both Lin Mo and Zhao Feng broke through to the Demigod realm, becoming the most powerful Soul Masters in the mortal world. They patrolled every corner of the realm year-round, keeping a watchful eye for any signs of a Void resurgence and guarding the hard-won peace. Whenever they faced hardships, they would recall Qian Renxue's smile and her ultimate sacrifice. Their hearts would fill with strength, and they would fear no obstacle.
At the center of the Void Desert, a colossal stone monument was erected. Carved into it were Qian Renxue's name and the story of how she had saved the world. Every year, countless people would journey there to pay their respects and honor the great hero. White flowers grew thick around the monument—planted by the people to symbolize the purity and bravery of the Angel.
Though Qian Renxue was gone, her spirit endured in the mortal realm, inspiring generation after generation of Soul Masters to fight bravely and never retreat in the defense of peace. And Lin Mo and Zhao Feng remained steadfast in their convictions. Inheriting her will, they guarded the peaceful world she had bought with her life, for all eternity.
However, the peaceful days did not last for long.
In the tenth year since the sealing of the Void Space, Lin Mo and Zhao Feng suddenly sensed a faint wisp of Void power. It was coming from the center of the Void Desert. Though weak, it was incredibly bizarre. Their hearts clenched, and they immediately rushed to the center of the desert to investigate.
Upon arriving, they made a grim discovery. A sliver of aura was leaking from the Void Origins that Qian Renxue had sealed away a decade ago. The light of the golden array had dimmed significantly, and fine, hairline cracks covered its surface. It was obvious that over the course of ten years, the array's power had gradually weakened, allowing the Void Origins to stir once more as they attempted to break free.
"Not good! The Void Origins are trying to break the seal!" Lin Mo's face drastically changed. He could feel that although the leaking aura was faint, it was far more insidious than it had been ten years ago. It was clear that the Void Origins had been secretly gathering strength all this time, plotting another invasion of the mortal realm.
Zhao Feng's expression was equally grave. He gripped his battle axe tightly, a resolute light in his eyes. "We can't let Qian Renxue's sacrifice be in vain! We have to reinforce the seal and stop them from breaking free!"
Lin Mo nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Right! Let's do this together. Reinforce the seal and protect our world!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, Lin Mo and Zhao Feng sprang into action. Lin Mo channeled his Dragon Power; his pale-blue soul wings unfurled once more as his power surged out like a tsunami, pouring directly into the golden array. Zhao Feng mobilized his Power of Faith and soul power. The battle axe in his hand radiated a golden light as he pushed his energy into the formation.
The Dragon Power and Power of Faith intertwined, seamlessly cooperating with the sacred energy of the golden array. The array's light gradually grew brighter, and the fine cracks on its surface began to slowly mend.
Just then, the golden array violently convulsed. A massive black beam of light erupted from within the formation, blasting straight at the two men. This black beam was composed of the leaking power of the Void Origins; it carried a bizarre, highly destructive Void energy.
Lin Mo and Zhao Feng's expressions shifted. They hurriedly mobilized their internal power, projecting a golden barrier to shield themselves.
Boom!
The black beam slammed into the golden barrier. The barrier shook violently as cracks spread across its surface. The sheer shockwave sent Lin Mo and Zhao Feng stumbling backward, a trickle of blood escaping their lips. They realized then that the power of the Void Origins was far greater than they had anticipated. With just the two of them, it would be nearly impossible to completely reinforce the seal.
"It seems we need to gather every Soul Master in the mortal realm to reinforce this seal!" Lin Mo said, his face solemn.
Zhao Feng nodded. "You're right. Our strength alone isn't enough. We must rally all the Soul Masters. Only by working together can we completely stop the Void Origins from breaking the seal and protect our world!"
With that, Lin Mo and Zhao Feng simultaneously unleashed their auras. This aura carried the overwhelming pressure of the Demigod realm, sweeping across the entire mortal world. Soul Masters from every faction felt this massive fluctuation and instantly knew something catastrophic had occurred. They dropped what they were doing and rushed toward the Void Desert.
Before long, countless Soul Masters had gathered at the center of the desert. There were Title Douluo, Soul Douluo, and many younger generation Soul Masters. Seeing Lin Mo and Zhao Feng's battered states and the cracks spreading across the golden array, their hearts filled with confusion and dread.
Lin Mo and Zhao Feng explained the situation in detail—how the Void Origins were stirring and attempting to shatter the seal. As the crowd listened, shock registered on their faces. They knew that if the Origins broke free, the entire mortal realm would be consumed by the Void, resulting in an apocalyptic disaster.
"We are willing to fight alongside Lord Lin Mo and Lord Zhao Feng! We will reinforce the seal and protect the world!" a Title Douluo roared, his eyes blazing with resolve.
The other Soul Masters immediately echoed his sentiment. "We will fight together! Protect the world! We will not let Lady Qian Renxue's sacrifice be in vain!"
Looking at the sea of determined Soul Masters before them, Lin Mo and Zhao Feng smiled with profound relief. They knew that as long as everyone stood united, they could stop the Void Origins.
"Good! Since everyone is willing to fight, let's do this together! Reinforce the seal!" Lin Mo shouted. He once again channeled his Dragon Power, pouring it into the golden array.
Zhao Feng acted at the exact same time, flooding the formation with his own strength. The gathered Soul Masters followed suit, unleashing their soul power in unison. Countless streams of differently colored soul power converged into a singular, massive torrent of energy that flooded into the golden array.
The array's light grew blindingly bright. The cracks on its surface rapidly healed, and the thrashing of the Void Origins was forcefully suppressed once more.
Right at that moment, the golden array violently convulsed again. An even larger black beam of light exploded from within, and a massive, gaping fissure tore open across the surface of the formation. The aura of the Void Origins grew thicker and more suffocating. It was clear: the Void Origins were burning their absolute core, making a desperate, all-out attempt to shatter the seal.
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