As soon as Shen Hanyu finished speaking, Ye Lingling's expression froze. After a moment, she said in a low voice:
"I can endure it…"
Clearly, she still had lingering fear from the pain she had just experienced, so her words lacked confidence.
Shen Hanyu could understand Ye Lingling's reaction. The soul-tearing agony was something even ordinary, powerful battle soul masters might not withstand; they could end up dying from the pain or becoming mentally disabled. For a healing-type soul master like Ye Lingling, whose spiritual power and physical condition were not even at the level of an average battle soul master, trying to tough it out was almost impossible.
After thinking for a moment, Shen Hanyu let out a soft sigh and then said:
"You don't need to rush. You're only at level 36 Soul Elder right now, and you're still young. Wait until your cultivation breaks through to Soul Ancestor, then come find me at Heavenly Water Academy. At that time, you can consider what comes next…"
"But I have to mention one thing: true gods really exist, and this is a curse left behind by a fallen deity… In other words, to completely remove the Evil God's curse, the price you'll have to pay won't be small…"
Ye Lingling was silent for a moment. Then she supported herself and sat up. Shen Liuyu immediately reacted, letting her lean against her shoulder.
"Your Highness, may I ask… what exactly is the price…"
Shen Hanyu shook his head and said:
"I'm not certain. It could be your talent being suppressed, it could be a reduction in lifespan, or it could even lose control and backlash against you, causing you to perish on the spot…"
"Of course, you can also think positively. Your earlier reaction happened because the Evil God's curse inside you was triggered by the Evil God's bloodline, causing a violent disturbance at the soul level. If your soul power is strong enough, the pain will lessen accordingly, and the chance of successfully stripping it away will be greater…"
Ye Lingling was stunned. Then she slowly turned her head and met Shen Liuyu's eyes.
Shen Liuyu blinked and said:
"I was also affected by the bloodline just now, but my own soul power is strong enough. Plus, when I absorbed this bloodline back then, my brother performed purification and protective measures, so apart from feeling a bit cold, I had almost no other effects…"
"Other matters involve levels that are too high and too deep; I can't explain them clearly to you right now, and I don't know everything either. In the future, when there's an opportunity, my brother and the others will slowly tell you…"
Ye Lingling slowly lowered her eyelids and then said softly:
"Thank you…"
Afterward, Shen Liuyu slowly helped Ye Lingling up. Dugu Yan, who had been waiting in the distance, brightened and quickly stepped forward to support her. She then quietly whispered something in Ye Lingling's ear.
Ye Lingling also whispered back a couple of words, then slowly lowered her eyelids again. Although Shen Hanyu had been very careful when suppressing the curse earlier, for Ye Lingling, it had still been considerable pressure.
Shen Hanyu looked at Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, then said softly:
"How has Old Bi Deng been lately…"
Dugu Yan was stunned for a moment, then a trace of anger appeared on her face as she said:
"You've always called my grandfather that?!"
Shen Hanyu spread his hands with an innocent look and said:
"Habit. Can't change it…"
"You…"
Dugu Yan was furious for a moment, but in the end, she gave in and said softly:
"My grandfather is doing well. He often mentions you…"
Shen Hanyu nodded and said:
"In the next few years, the continent will gradually begin to experience true turmoil. Tell your grandfather to repay Xue Ye's favor as soon as possible, then move to Elemental City. We've already prepared a residence for you all…"
Dugu Yan glanced at Shen Hanyu in surprise, then nodded and said:
"I understand. I'll tell Grandfather when I get back…"
Shen Hanyu nodded, then waved his hand and said:
"Her condition isn't a big problem. What happened just now was only a violent disturbance triggered by Ah Yu's bloodline. It's already been resolved. After going back and resting for a few days, she'll be fine…"
Dugu Yan nodded and softly expressed her thanks.
After thinking for a moment, Shen Hanyu quietly transmitted a few messages to Dugu Yan. Then he waved to the Imperial Combat Team group and walked toward the Snow Emperor.
Shen Liuyu felt a bit reluctant. She had just obtained her seventh ring at the ten-thousand-year level, and her power had surged dramatically. She was itching for action and had wanted to give Dugu Yan's butt a good spanking to vent, but seeing that her brother and sister-in-law seemed about to leave soon, she felt somewhat disappointed.
Shen Hanyu helplessly knocked on Shen Liuyu's forehead and said softly:
"There's less than a year left until that so-called Soul Master Tournament. You'll have plenty of chances to fight then. The only thing you need to worry about is… don't accidentally beat someone to death…"
Shen Liuyu stuck out her tongue in embarrassment and said:
"Brother, you know me. I've always been very measured and gentle when I make my moves…"
Shen Hanyu: "......"
Snow Emperor: ﹏
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After parting ways with the Imperial Combat Team group, Shen Hanyu and the other two set off on their journey back to Elemental City.
There were no further incidents along the way. However, when passing near Heaven Dou City, they happened to see a heavily armored legion of more than ten thousand soldiers setting up camp. Leading them was an old man over level 80 Soul Douluo. If Shen Hanyu's memory was correct, this elder was named Ge Long, the undisputed top authority in the Heaven Dou Empire's military, and a loyal supporter of the imperial family.
Normally, Ge Long and this heavily armored legion were stationed near the border with the Star Luo Empire. For them to suddenly return secretly to Heaven Dou City now was something worth pondering.
Shen Hanyu only paid brief attention before losing interest. After all, although this heavily armored legion had strong combat power, it ultimately lacked powerful soul masters, and in a place like Heaven Dou City, it would be hard for them to fully display their strength.
However, since a staunch royalist like Ge Long had hurried back from the borderlands, it meant that Emperor Xue Ye's condition had probably deteriorated even more severely and rapidly. Qian Renxue's plan was proceeding steadily, and the waiting time likely wouldn't be much longer…
But these matters wouldn't affect their current plans. Although Qian Renxue was love-struck, for now her mind was still clear. He only hoped there wouldn't be any more accidents later.
Only after completely leaving the range of Heaven Dou City did Shen Liuyu still feel regret over not getting to beat Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng earlier. Watching his increasingly warlike younger sister, Shen Hanyu suddenly had an idea: suppress his own cultivation to Soul Emperor level and fight with her himself.
After hearing Shen Hanyu's suggestion, Shen Liuyu shuddered all over and righteously refused his "kindness," saying she didn't want to disturb his time with the Snow Emperor. She could easily find others to spar with…
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