Apparently reluctant to touch the spirit item himself, he extended it forward. Li Zhouwei raised his forefinger and lightly touched the center of his brows. His fingertip burned with searing heat. No liquid remained upon his hand, but a surge of radiant brilliance rose from his brow.
He then sat cross-legged upon the jade platform. At his side, Dongfang Heyun formed a seal with one hand, studying intently, while tiny drops of golden liquid began to gather at the tip of his other hand. All the while, the Bei Sea Dragon King watched quietly from above. As time passed, Dongfang Heyun finally withdrew his hand, revealing a golden droplet the size of a fingernail within his palm.
Li Zhouwei's eyes remained tightly shut, but his face had paled. The heavenly light at his brow covered his entire body, swiftly replenishing his vital qi. It was clear that the process would take some time. Dongfang Heyun raised his hand, and a sea of clouds surged up, wrapping him in protection and concealment.
He then stepped quickly forward, offering the golden droplet with both hands, and said respectfully, "Please, your excellency, examine it."
Seated upon the main throne, Dongfang Lieyun received it gently, studying it in his palm for some time. At last, the red-eyed demon king murmured, "Though I have not examined it in detail... at the very least, it is unmistakably of Bright Yang's true line..."
He pondered in silence for a long moment before speaking again, his voice calm, "Heyun, I find his temperament lacking in dominance and ferocity. It's not quite like that of the White Qilin. Yet neither does he bear the White Cicada's treacherous fickleness. If I must compare, he more closely resembles Wei Emperor Gong himself."
Dongfang Heyun smiled slightly and bowed. "In my humble opinion... this seems entirely natural. The Wei Great Ancestor's state was already unusual, and Bright Yang itself was affected. Signs of this appeared even during Wei Emperor Gong's reign. That he resembles Wei Emperor Gong now is only logical. The fact that he is not overly domineering or tyrannical is for the best; there's no need to fear he'll act rashly or charge headlong toward Fruition Attainment. That is indeed most ideal."
"Indeed." The Bei Sea Dragon King could not help but nod in agreement and said, "No matter how the Bright Yang Fruition Attainment is affected, it shouldn't lead to multiple strands of fate descending. By my count, Mount Luoxia should soon be moving to summon Bright Yang's descent again. We must prepare to safeguard this side; as for the rest, how much can they truly manage? This one Li Zhouwei is the utmost they can attempt, and he remains safe under our watchful eyes."
Dongfang Heyun nodded respectfully and replied, "The Surplus Position of Bright Yang is exceedingly difficult to attain. The Dongli Sect has done research into the Intercalary Position of Radiant Fire, yet even that is no simple task. Not to mention, cultivating a divine ability under Mount Luoxia's very nose... I wonder what the north will make of it."
The demon creature seated above hesitated at the mention, then spoke in a low voice, "It is still early, but he must be warned in advance to instill vigilance and wariness toward Luoxia, lest he grow complacent and find himself at a disadvantage later."
He stored away the golden droplet in his hand, stood up, and said, "I will make a trip to Yinzhou. If he breaks through and emerges, explain everything clearly to him and see him safely sent off."
1. Previously known as Life Divine Ability. ☜
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