Chapter 360: The Witch's Wish

At the top of the Teaching Building of Caihai Academy, Xiandumu Aye held a Grimoire in her hand, gazing into the distance, lost in thought. Beside her, countless magic runes floated and sank continuously, radiating powerful energy.

Behind her was a cage resembling a birdcage, and Himeragi Yukina was trapped within it. This cage was extremely sturdy; even the Sekkarou in Himeragi Yukina's hand could not break through this steel cage.

"So this is the power of the Dark Oath Book—to reshape the world according to one's own wishes. You are the one who used this power to erase all supernatural abilities other than your own from Itogami Island," said Himeragi Yukina, having broken free from the illusion, as she spoke to Xiandumu Aye, who had her back turned to her.

"As expected of a Sword Shaman of the Lion King Organization; you saw through the secrets of the Dark Oath Book in such a short time!" Xiandumu Aye turned her head to look at Himeragi Yukina.

Beneath their feet, the ground supporting the school building began to creak, appearing as if it might collapse at any moment.

Just at this moment, four pillars of light of different colors suddenly rose up around Caihai Academy. Luo Yexi, Liuli, Yese Xiayin, and Ashtarte stood in the four cardinal directions, and terrifying auras vibrated around their bodies. The four pillars of light that shot into the sky bloomed with countless Array Patterns in mid-air, then connected together to form a massive Array, enveloping the Barrier of the Dark Oath Book and preventing its area of influence from expanding further.

"What is this thing? To think it could ignore the power of the Dark Oath Book," Xiandumu Aye muttered, her brows furrowing slightly as she looked at the four pillars of light shooting into the sky.

"Boom—" The Void vibrated, and a huge hole appeared in the Barrier of the Dark Oath Book. Xiandumu Aye was shocked; this Barrier formed by the power of the Dark Oath Book possessed the strength to withstand even the beasts of a True Ancestor, yet now it had been forcibly broken open by someone with terrifying power.

"Yo, Xiandumu Aye, you really have some tricks up your sleeve; to think you even played me for a fool!" Lingyun floated in through the gap in the Barrier, holding Nangong Nayue.

"Lingyun... Teacher, and Nayue... Teacher?" Himeragi Yukina looked at the two who had appeared with a face full of surprise.

"To think you would enter the hub of my world through such violent means. This feeling is just like having someone break down the door with violence and trample through one's own room... You truly are unreasonable people, Witch of the Void, nameless Vampire!"

"Hey, that's not right of you to say. Both Nayue-jiang and I are teachers at this school. By comparison, you are the true intruder!" Lingyun retorted with a calm expression.

"Ugh..." Hearing Lingyun's words, a trace of wavering appeared in Xiandumu Aye's eyes.

Only now did she realize that ten years had passed since her last conversation with Nangong Nayue in this place.

"No, why are you able to ignore the power of the Dark Oath Book?" Xiandumu Aye's tone was quite calm, but Lingyun could still hear a trace of trembling within it.

"I have to admit, the Dark Oath Book is indeed an extraordinary thing, but for this kind of thing to have an effect on me, I'm afraid it would need to be upgraded by several levels!" Lingyun said with a relaxed expression.

"Nayue, are you going to stop me again, just like ten years ago?" Xiandumu Aye's gaze fell upon Nangong Nayue.

"Aye, the Dark Oath Book cannot succeed. Give up early; it's not too late to turn back now!" Nangong Nayue broke free from Lingyun's embrace and landed on the ground.

"Nayue, after all these years, do you still not understand me? This world is a cursed world! Do you really think this twisted world is correct? Humans casually using magic, the Demon Race swaggering about everywhere in this world, and Vampires possessing the power to destroy the world. Can you dare to assert that this unbalanced world is truly the correct way for this world to exist?" Xiandumu Aye stared fixedly at Nangong Nayue.

"This..." Nangong Nayue hesitated.

"You are the same as me, a Pure-blood Witch born with her soul stolen by a Devil, a tool created for a purpose. They belittle us as taboo existences while simultaneously using us as they please; when we are no longer needed, they discard or destroy us at will. The reason you are able to be free is because you are a tool designed to be the manager of the Prison Barrier... You will fall into an eternal slumber, left all alone in a different dimension. Is this really the life you wanted?" Xiandumu Aye grew more agitated as she spoke. "I will absolutely not give up on this matter, and I will never forgive this world. This is also for your sake!"

"Perhaps you are truly attempting to change this world. If supernatural power were to disappear from this world, witches would no longer be feared or alienated. However, in the process of realizing this wish, you have harmed innocent people and trampled upon their right to survive at will. And when all this happens, you use being a witch as an excuse; it is no wonder you have always failed," Lingyun said slowly. "How can someone who does not care about others be cared for by others!"

"Tch, just a brat who has lived for a dozen years, and you have the nerve to say such big words in front of me as if you've seen through everything. How truly arrogant!" Xiandumu Aye said with a look of resentment. "Do you also think this twisted world is correct?"

"A brat who has lived for a dozen years?" A strange smile curled the corners of Lingyun's mouth. "Perhaps, but I have seen worlds even more insane and twisted than this one!"

"Tch, Nayue, this time, do you still want to stop me like you did ten years ago?" Xiandumu Aye ignored Lingyun entirely, her gaze now fixed on Nangong Nayue. "You have lost your magic power now; what do you have to stop me with?"

Nangong Nayue gritted her teeth. She had lost her magic power, and her body had regressed to the appearance of a five or six-year-old girl; she truly could not withstand Xiandumu Aye.

"Who said Nayue-jiang doesn't have the ability to stop you?" Lingyun said with a smile.

"Nayue-jiang, is it? That really is an intimate form of address. I am very curious now, what exactly is the relationship between the two of you?" Xiandumu Aye looked at the two, a hint of inquiry appearing in her eyes. "At the same time, I am also curious, what exactly gives you the confidence to say that!"

Just at this moment, a colorful mark suddenly appeared on Nangong Nayue's forehead, and powerful energy poured into her body continuously. In Xiandumu Aye's astonished gaze, Nangong Nayue actually recovered from her young girl state back to her loli state.

Nangong Nayue was also somewhat surprised as she looked at her own hands, then glanced at Lingyun to the side. She was very familiar with the power flowing through her body now; this was Lingyun's unique Source Power.

"Who would have thought that your body and my Source Power would be unexpectedly compatible, Nayue-jiang!" Lingyun said with a light chuckle.

"It seems this battle is unavoidable after all." Xiandumu Aye sighed, and vast magic power gradually surged from her body.