Chapter 669: Deep Bonds of Master and Disciple, the Awakening of Reason

The sharp claws Lin Xuan had raised began to tremble, and the blood-red light in his eyes also began to fluctuate.

It was as if two forces were engaged in a fierce battle within his body.

One was the frenzy of his bloodline, urging him to kill every living being before him.

The other was the warmth deep within his heart, the profound bond between master and disciple.

"Do you still remember the excitement you felt when you first cast a spell?" Hunyuanzi continued.

"Back then, you were as happy as a child, running over to show me your achievements."

"Do you still remember the fear you felt when you first faced a powerful enemy?"

"It was I who stayed by your side, giving you the courage to continue fighting."

"Do you still remember the joy you felt when you broke through a realm?"

"It was I who felt proud of you, as gratified as a father watching his son grow."

Every word pierced into Lin Xuan's heart like a sharp sword.

Those beautiful memories buried by the bloodline frenzy began to awaken.

His master's voice and appearance emerged in his mind.

The old man who always gently guided his cultivation.

The elder who gave him support whenever he encountered difficulties.

The master who cherished him as if he were his own son.

Lin Xuan's body began to tremble violently, and a look of pain appeared in his blood-red eyes.

Reason and frenzy launched a fierce tug-of-war within him.

But the power of the bloodline was simply too strong.

The brief moment of reason was quickly suppressed once again.

The blood-red light in Lin Xuan's eyes became intense again, and killing intent surged forth like a tide.

"Kill!" He let out a roar and raised his sharp claws to attack.

Seeing this scene, the hearts of Nezha and Zhang Wuji jumped into their throats.

Was there truly no hope left?

"It seems ordinary words can no longer awaken you." Hunyuanzi sighed.

His complexion became even paler, but a resolute light flickered in his eyes.

"Then let your master use his life to awaken you."

"Though the Creation Bloodline is powerful, the bond between master and disciple is even more precious."

Hunyuanzi began to burn his remaining life essence.

A brilliant white light radiated from his body, illuminating the entire mountain peak as if it were broad daylight.

This radiance was the crystallization of his thousands of years of cultivation, and also his final light of life.

Every ray of light contained his deep love for his disciple.

The light surged toward Lin Xuan like a tide, but this was not an attack; it was the purest care and sacrifice.

When this warmth touched Lin Xuan's body, a miracle occurred.

His frenzied bloodline showed violent fluctuations for the first time.

Those blood-red energies began to leap unstably, as if disturbed by some force.

"Ma... Master..." Lin Xuan's voice became hoarse, and the blood-red light in his eyes began to fade.

This was the first time he had spoken human language since losing control.

Although the voice was blurred and unclear, he was indeed calling for his master.

"Yes, I am your master." Hunyuanzi smiled with gratification.

Even as his life essence drained away rapidly, a kind smile remained on his face.

"My good disciple, Master has come to save you."

More light surged from within Hunyuanzi's body, and his form began to become transparent.

This was the sign that his life essence was being completely consumed.

Once this process began, it could never be stopped.

Hunyuanzi would trade his own life for his disciple's rebirth.

"No... don't..." Lin Xuan clutched his head in pain.

Under the impact of his master's light of life, his inner humanity began to awaken.

Those emotions buried by the bloodline surged out like a bursting dam.

Guilt, pain, self-reproach, despair.

He recalled everything he had done over these past days.

Countless innocent cultivators had died at his hands, and the entire Upper Realm had fallen into panic because of him.

And now, to save someone like him, his master was actually going to pay the price with his life.

"Master... it is my fault... it is all my fault..." Lin Xuan knelt on the ground, blood-colored tears streaming from his eyes.

This was the first time the Creation Frenzied Demon had shed tears, and it was also the mark of Lin Xuan's humanity awakening.

Seeing this scene, Nezha and Zhang Wuji were both moved to tears.

Finally, their friend was beginning to regain his reason.

But Hunyuanzi's condition was becoming increasingly dire.

His body had already become semi-transparent, clearly indicating his life was coming to an end.

"Disciple, do not reproach yourself." Hunyuanzi said, using his final strength.

"This is not your fault; it is a side effect of the bloodline awakening."

"Master has never blamed you."

"Remember Master's words: no matter what happens, never forget your original intention."

"Power can destroy everything, but it can also protect everything."

"The key lies in what kind of heart the person wielding the power possesses."

Lin Xuan tried desperately to stop Master from continuing to burn his life force, but it was too late.

Hunyuanzi's body began to turn into specks of light, dissipating into the night breeze.

"Master!" Lin Xuan let out a heart-rending cry.

This cry shook the heavens and spread throughout the entire Upper Realm.

The life essence burned by Hunyuanzi seeped into Lin Xuan's bloodline like sweet dew.

This essence contained thousands of years of cultivation foundation and carried Master's boundless love for his disciple.

The moment the life essence touched the Genesis Bloodline, a wondrous resonance began.

This was not a clash of power, but a fusion of emotions.

The bond between master and disciple of thousands of years erupted at this moment with a power stronger than any spell.

Lin Xuan's body began to tremble violently, and a look of pain appeared in his blood-red eyes.

He felt two completely different forces fiercely battling within his body.

One was the violent killing intent of the Genesis Bloodline, urging him to destroy everything.

The other was the warmth brought by Master's life essence, awakening the humanity deep within his heart.

"Mas... Master..." intermittent sounds came from Lin Xuan's mouth.

This was the first time he had clearly called out Master's name since losing control.

Although the voice was hoarse and weak, the emotion contained within it was soul-stirring.

Nezha and Zhang Wuji saw this scene, and tears of excitement welled up in their eyes.

They knew that Lin Xuan's reason was slowly recovering.

But the Genesis Bloodline was not willing to submit just like that.

Feeling threatened, the bloodline began to counterattack frantically, attempting to reoccupy Lin Xuan's consciousness.

Blood-red energy surged violently within his body, colliding fiercely with Master's life essence.

Lin Xuan's body endured immense pain, as if it were about to be torn in two.

For a time, a fierce tug-of-war unfolded within his body.

On one side was the bloodthirsty instinct for slaughter, tempting him to continue sinking into violence.

On the other side was his deep affection for Master, calling him back to the light of humanity.

"Ah!" Lin Xuan roared in pain, clutching his head and falling to his knees.

His body radiated blood-colored light at times, and white light at others.

The two lights flickered alternately, signaling the fierce struggle within his heart.

Hunyuanzi felt his disciple's inner struggle and, without hesitation, increased the output of his life essence.

His body aged at a speed visible to the naked eye.

His originally pale hair turned as white as frost.

His skin became shriveled like the bark of a withered tree, covered in deep wrinkles.

But his eyes grew brighter and brighter; that was the satisfaction of being about to fulfill his long-cherished wish.