Chapter 700

"We've already fought side by side just now; she's just been shaken by the shock. That guy is indeed incredibly powerful—he crushed all of us—and the creatures she created are strong enough to match him. Perhaps this is the only hope she still holds onto."

As he said this, Luo En looked toward the room; his own heart was also anxious. He believed the girl had been struck because the opponent had specifically targeted her, so she wished to become stronger herself—but no matter how hard she trained, her personal growth was extremely limited. The only path left for her now was to make those creatures she created even stronger.

Therefore, Luo En was also worried—he feared her mental state would affect the creatures she created, and those creatures might then break free from her control. Thus, Luo En believed he must stop all of this.

Luo En sent Nai Zi and Taiyilang to track down that man's whereabouts; they were to report back to him immediately upon any news.

He then stationed several spies around the area. That man certainly wouldn't give up easily—his Ten Thousand Souls Art was still incomplete, and he would likely continue killing innocent people to forge more tormented souls. Moreover, many tormented souls were damaged in the last battle; he would surely go to replenish them.

Luo En was certain the man would strike again soon. When that happened, if he was prepared, he could deal with the opponent directly.

After making these preparations, Luo En reentered the room.

The girl looked up at Luo En, surprised, wondering why he had come to her.

"You don't think I'm the problem, do you?"

The girl said irritably.

Luo En shook his head and sat down beside her.

"We're all facing a very serious problem now, and we've suffered heavy setbacks. We need everyone's input, and we must unite—only then can we handle the threats."

The girl nodded, gazing at Luo En with surprise.

"So what do you want to discuss with me?"

Luo En took a deep breath and said.

"That man is still out there killing people—he wants to complete his Ten Thousand Souls Art. We must bring him back."

The girl shook her head and said.

"But it's not easy. You know very well how powerful he is—he's beyond our imagination. And before, we still didn't defeat him."

It was clear the girl's mood had changed; she was no longer as spirited as before.

Luo En said.

"But we mustn't underestimate our own strength. We've already begun to restrain him—he was nearly subdued then. If not for that sudden arrival, we might have won."

The girl laughed and shook her head.

"You're too naive. It's impossible. Though we did annoy him, truly defeating him is still a huge gap away."

Luo En gently frowned and said.

"Is it because of that man that you've become so demoralized?"

The girl looked at Luo En in surprise.

"Demoralized?"

She laughed.

"How could I be demoralized? I'm currently researching ultimate power—a force no ordinary person can unleash. But I can. When the time comes, you'll all be stunned."

Luo En looked at the monster. Strange energy now radiated from the creature. Luo En didn't know how this energy was generated, nor did he care to know—but he could feel the creature's aura brimming with violent, malevolent energy.

This was all the girl's inner state. She had poured her emotions without restraint into the creatures she created. This grotesque being, born in a moment of crisis, worried Luo En—it might disrupt the mortal world.

The girl suddenly looked at Luo En and said.

"I know your concerns, but rest assured—I won't let you down. And I'll handle this matter soon."

As she said this, she unconsciously issued a dismissal.

"Please give me time to rest properly. I need to be alone."

Seeing the girl's resolve, Luo En knew no matter what he said, she wouldn't easily accept it. He nodded and said.

"Then rest well. When you feel your state has improved, come find me. I'll give you a new mission—and this time, we must win."

After Luo En left, the girl closed the door and stared at the creature she had created. Her expression slowly darkened.

"I won't lose. Never."

And the creature suddenly opened its eyes—its pupils glowed with eerie red light.

The girl walked up to the creature and poured more energy into it.