Chapter 6458 Toxic

Fei Shuang’s devil rune was unlike any other among the original devil race. It radiated a murderous aura so sharp it seemed born for slaughter.

That single “Devil” character inspired fear just by existing. It encompassed all things dark and ruthless. By contrast, Yue Xiaoqian’s “Devil” character shone with righteousness. It could suppress all evils, which made it focus on defense.

Fei Shuang’s rune was filled with an intense offensive nature. Hers didn’t suppress evil—it annihilated it.

At first, Long Chen thought this violent aura came from the Astral Arm. But when he looked deeper, he found that this desire to kill originated from her desire to protect. It was an expression of Fei Shuang’s inner heart.

Most likely, Fei Shuang had seen many of her comrades die miserably. Her desire to protect them had fused with her hatred toward their killers. That union of love and fury had shaped a power unlike any other—her unique essence divine rune.

Fei Shuang slowly opened her eyes, and a Devil rune flickered in them, interwoven with starlight that seemed to hold endless power.

Seeing that gaze and the starlight within her eyes, Long Chen could sense Fei Shuang’s power. She had merged her original devil power with astral energy, producing an entirely new force. By his estimation, she now wielded at least eighty percent of Bing Yi’s might.

Bing Yi’s fighting style was fierce and tyrannical, but she lacked stamina. On the other hand, the original devil race was suited to long-term battles and lacked some explosiveness.

Now, with the two powers united, their natural weaknesses vanished. Even though Fei Shuang had just merged them, she already had the qualifications to challenge an expert on Bing Yi’s level.

Given time, once Fei Shuang fully absorbed Bing Yi’s divine abilities and integrated them into her own, her power and potential would far surpass that woman’s.

“Long Chen...”

Fei Shuang’s voice trembled. Tears welled in her eyes as she felt the astral energy coursing through her. The feeling was intoxicating—like she could shatter the heavens with a single punch. And it was all because of Long Chen.

Long Chen smiled softly and rubbed her head, the way he used to with Long Xiaoyu.

“From now on, you are the original devil race’s strongest spear and also its strongest shield. Repay every wound your people suffered tenfold. That includes the nine star line.”

Fei Shuang had never experienced such warmth and pampering. Unable to hold it in anymore, this stubborn girl couldn’t help but cry. Now she knew why the sacred daughter’s faith in Long Chen had never wavered, no matter how the nine star line treated her.

Long Chen was someone who could be trusted with one’s entire heart and soul—someone worth following even into death.

“Alright,” Long Chen said lightly. “We should head back. They’re probably worried.”

With a flicker, the two vanished, reappearing before Yue Xiaoqian and the others. Cheers erupted the instant they saw Fei Shuang’s new arm.

Her aura was stronger than ever. The disciples who had condensed essence divine runes were especially moved. Their powerful big sister had returned and would continue leading them.

Yue Xiaoqian grasped Fei Shuang’s hand, her eyes glistening with joy. During Long Chen’s absence, Fei Shuang had been her rock—her closest sister and most trusted protector.

Fei Shuang had provided her with support and encouragement. When they were surrounded by enemies, she even risked her life to protect Yue Xiaoqian.

When Fei Shuang had lost her arm, Yue Xiaoqian had wished she could take her place. Now, seeing her whole again—stronger than ever, with an essence divine rune blazing between her brows—Yue Xiaoqian couldn’t hold back her tears.

Fei Shuang wept as well. After losing her arm, she had thought about ending her life. But Yue Xiaoqian and the original devil race needed her. Her mission was not yet complete.

Only she knew just how painful those days were. She had to act tough so others would not see her grief.

Fortunately, everything was settled—all thanks to Long Chen.

After celebrating Fei Shuang’s recovery, Yue Xiaoqian looked over to see Long Chen, who was floating in the air with his eyes closed, silently healing. Her heart ached at the sight.

Long Chen’s weariness was on full display to her. While everyone viewed him as a god, none of them knew just how tired this god had to be.

Long Chen wasn’t much older than Yue Xiaoqian, yet the weight he bore dwarfed her own. He even helped her carry her burden.

He endured all the suffering in silence, never complaining or faltering. Who knew what was hidden in his heart behind that smile?

“Fei Shuang,” Yue Xiaoqian said gently, “you need to spend some time digesting your gains. I’ll help you stabilize your realm and comprehend the laws using my essence divine rune.”

Yue Xiaoqian’s essence divine rune contained the blessing of their ancestors. It could greatly aid the cultivation of the original devil race’s experts.

Fei Shuang’s rune, however, had formed without that blessing. This meant she still had tremendous room to grow under its influence. For the others who had absorbed this energy, it would only be half as effective.

“Many thanks, Sacred Daughter,” Fei Shuang replied, nodding.

Though already powerful, she needed time to harmonize with her new strength.

Fei Shuang could now use Bing Yi’s divine abilities, but they were still foreign techniques. The power would be weaker if she were to copy the exact divine abilities. To truly master them, Fei Shuang would have to modify them to suit her and comprehend her own laws.

As Long Chen recuperated, Yue Xiaoqian transferred the blessing energy to help Fei Shuang comprehend the laws. The other disciples who had condensed essence divine runes gathered nearby to absorb the overflow.

Meanwhile, the other disciples had spread out and set up sentries to keep an eye on the surroundings. They didn’t dare to be the slightest bit careless.

In a bit, starlight slowly appeared around Long Chen. Finally, his astral energy had recovered slightly.

This was a good sign. Once his own astral energy stabilized, he could draw upon the stars beyond the heavens to hasten his recovery.

“Long Chen,” Evilmoon grumbled, its tone dripping with irritation, “why didn’t you just absorb Bing Yi’s astral energy back then? If you had, you wouldn’t be in this pathetic state.”

After several days of rest, Evilmoon had fully recovered. When it saw Long Chen’s condition, it couldn’t accept it.

Evilmoon had always relied on its devouring power to grow. Yet, Long Chen had refused to absorb Bing Yi’s astral energy, and that refusal made Evilmoon feel like he was deliberately acting self-righteous.

“It’s not that I didn’t want to,” he said quietly. “Her astral energy is just toxic.”

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