I swept the Phoenix with the Onmyoji Shikigami

Chapter 269 They can’t just disappear like this without any explanation!

However, at this moment, a low and ancient evil laugh suddenly came from inside the altar. The sound seemed to have crossed the boundaries of time and space and struck everyone's hearts.

"Xingzhi, you are just a mortal, how dare you challenge my authority? You really overestimate your own abilities!"

As the laughter died down, Xingzhi's injuries worsened again. He suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and his body was shaking.

Seeing this, Lian Huishi hurriedly supported him, her eyes full of worry and anxiety.

But she knew that now was not the time to hesitate, she had to get Xingzhi away from this dangerous place as soon as possible.

"Shen Xing, Ling Zun, Mo Fang, Shen Li, you must be careful! I will come back to support you as soon as possible!"

After leaving a few words, Lian Huishi quickly evacuated with Xingzhi.

The remaining four people couldn't help but feel frightened when they saw how powerful the altar was.

"Shen Xing, take Shen Li away! Hurry, this is an order!" Ling Zun urged.

"No! Ling Zun, I will never let you face danger alone!" Shen Li said excitedly.

"I won't leave either!" Shen Xing glanced at Shen Li and said firmly.

Faced with Ling Zun's urging, Shen Xing and Shen Li both showed a determined look and were unwilling to give up easily.

Shen Xing took a deep breath, his eyes flickering with determination:

"Everyone step back. I have a solution." His words carried unquestionable power, causing everyone to step back involuntarily.

Shen Xing took a deep breath and slowly spread out his hands. An ancient scroll slowly unfolded in his hands.

On the scroll, the mountains, rivers, sun, moon and stars seemed to be contained in it. As the scroll was fully unfolded, a pure and powerful spiritual power surged out of the scroll, instantly swallowing up the black evil spirit that permeated the surroundings. The scene on the altar also changed dramatically. Those evil auras seemed to have never existed, leaving only a pot of quietly blooming orchids.

This pot of orchid, without the cover of the demonic energy, looked particularly beautiful and fragile. A bright red ribbon hung on its branches, swaying gently in the wind, while the branches and trunks of the flower looked withered and shriveled, forming a sharp contrast with the blooming flower.

Shen Xing did not hesitate at all. He gathered all his spiritual power and transformed it into a brilliant light, which directly hit the orchid. In an instant, the altar burst into a dazzling light, as if it was engulfed by flames and eventually turned into ashes.

However, at this moment, an ancient and vicissitudes of life voice echoed in the air, with endless anger and unwillingness:

"Who has the ability to destroy me? Who is it? Is it you, Xinghui? Aren't you dead? You deserve to die!"

The voice seemed to have crossed the boundaries of time and space and struck deep into Shen Xing's soul.

Shen Xing's body shook violently, his eyes began to become blurred, and a dusty memory gradually awakened.

He felt as if he was sucked into a fantasy world, surrounded by endless mountains, shrouded in clouds and mist, and it was a beautiful sight.

And he was sitting on a mountain peak, sitting together with three other people. They were playing the piano, playing chess, painting, drinking tea and appreciating flowers, and they were enjoying themselves.

This memory made Shen Xing feel both familiar and unfamiliar. He seemed to see his former self, the carefree time he spent with his best friends.

But as his memory deepened, he gradually felt the deep sadness and regret. He knew that this illusion was not only a test of his memory, but also a baptism of his heart.

In the illusion, Shen Xing sat quietly, letting those fragments of memories surge in his mind.

When Shen Xing broke free from the memory that seemed like a lifetime ago, he found himself still standing on the ruins of the altar. Everything around him had returned to calm, and only the faint smell of scorched earth remained in the air.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil, but unexpectedly felt Ling Zun's worried and deep gaze.

"Spiritual Master, you..."

Shen Xing just opened his mouth but was interrupted by Ling Zun.

"Shen Xing, who are you?"

Ling Zun's voice was low and serious, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes. She didn't seem to be asking a simple identity question, but trying to explore the secrets deep in Shen Xing's heart.

Shen Xing was slightly stunned, then smiled bitterly.

He understood that his changes were too obvious, especially after using the power of the scroll. The familiar yet unfamiliar power shocked even himself.

He slowly walked in front of Ling Zun, his eyes firm:

"I am Shen Xing, but I may be... not just Shen Xing."

He simply told Ling Zun the fragments of his memory and everything he saw in the illusion.

Those times spent on music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and with close friends, though vague, were extremely real, forcing him to re-examine his identity and past.

"I feel a kind of power, a power connected to my blood. Perhaps, I really have some connection with the existence called 'Xinghan'."

Shen Xing said, a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes, but more of it was firmness and determination, "But no matter who I am, I will protect this land and our common home."

After hearing this, Ling Zun's eyes flashed with a complicated look.

She knew very well that what Shen Xing had endured was far beyond what others could imagine.

She patted Shen Xing's shoulder gently, her tone much softer:

"Shen Xing, no matter what your identity is, you are one of us. Your courage and determination are enough to prove your worth. But I personally don't like Xing Han. I, Shen Li, the war god of the spirit world, am not worthy of a mere mortal."

Ling Zun's words were like a warm spring breeze, blowing away the fog in Shen Xing's heart, but she knew that the situation was still serious.

She quickly exchanged glances with Mo Fang and decided to return to the spirit world first in order to mobilize more forces to deal with possible subsequent threats. Before leaving, she solemnly said to Shen Li and Shen Xing:

"I'll leave this place to you. Please be careful. We will be waiting for your good news in the spirit world."

Shen Li and Shen Xing watched Ling Zun and Mo Fang go away. Although they were reluctant to let them go, they were more determined to carry out the next task. They returned to the vicinity of Xutianyuan and began to clean up the battlefield, while carefully counting the number of casualties and missing persons. When they found that one team had no survivors and all were missing, Shen Li's face instantly became solemn.

"They can't just disappear like this!" Shen Li clenched her fists, her eyes flashing with unquestionable determination. Although she herself was seriously injured, her sense of responsibility for her companions made her unable to sit idly by.

Shen Xing knew Shen Li's character very well, and was even more aware of her inner struggle and worries at the moment. He gently patted Shen Li's shoulder, and said in a firm and gentle tone: "I will go with you to find it. We can't give up any of our companions."

Without much talk, the two quickly formulated a search plan and set out on the road to find the missing team. However, fate did not seem to let them off easily.

Just as they went deeper into the dense forest and were about to approach the possible place of disappearance, a cold wind blew and the air around them suddenly became extremely heavy.

"Be careful!" Shen Xing keenly sensed an ominous aura. He quickly protected Shen Li behind him and looked around vigilantly.

Sure enough, in just a moment, a group of demons of various shapes came from all directions. Some of them had green faces and fangs, some were wearing black robes, and their eyes flashed with greed and evil.

Shen Li and Shen Xing stood back to back, facing this sudden attack. They knew that this would be a difficult battle.

"Let's stand back to back and take care of each other!" Shen Xing said in a deep voice while mobilizing the spiritual power in his body.