Zombie Bodyguard

Chapter 2061: Chapter 2058: Lingyu’s Merits

Shangguan Ao Yue and Ziyue made eye contact with Lin Tian’s eyes, and involuntarily shivered, as if a chill spread from their hearts, freezing them to the core.

"What terrifying eyes, what a horrible aura." Ao Yue murmured to herself.

"Spare me, Lin Tian, no, Master, I am willing to be your humble servant..." The Mirage Demon lost all its previous arrogance, pleading incessantly, while the purple flames burned her, making her scream continuously.

The images of the tragic deaths of the Soul Hunters flashed through Lin Tian’s mind. His gaze finally landed on Xiao Manxuan’s face, and his eyes grew colder. His heart at this moment was like a block of ice, utterly devoid of warmth.

"You shouldn’t have, you absolutely shouldn’t have laid a hand on her." Lin Tian said softly, and with a thought, the purple flames compressed, followed by a heartrending scream from the Mirage Demon.

"Lin Tian, you will regret this, wait to be torn apart..."

The Mirage Demon’s scream, mingled with a final threat, spread far and wide, finally disappearing above the distant Blood Sea.

Lin Tian opened his mouth, and a bead flew out. The bead was crystal clear, seeming to have a misty cloud within, as if it contained a world of paradise. But Lin Tian knew, there was no paradise; this was the Mirage Demon’s final energy crystal. The Mirage Demon was now completely gone.

The Shangguan Sisters and Zhang Lingyu knew that the Mirage Demon was utterly dead, yet none of the three women felt any sympathy.

Hmm...

The female assassin Hongyue gently groaned and slowly regained consciousness, with other Soul Hunters also waking up one after the other. However, they were bewildered, standing up, momentarily unaware of where they were.

Lin Tian paid them no mind, walked to Xiao Manxuan, squatted down, and observed the little girl’s face. In her sleep, she was as peaceful as an angel.

The little girl slowly opened her eyes, just in time to meet Lin Tian’s focused gaze, and couldn’t help but smile faintly, "Why did I fall asleep?"

"Because you’re a little lazy pig." Lin Tian joked.

Xiao Manxuan rolled her eyes at him in disdain and stood up, "I felt dizzy and just fell asleep. Where’s the Mirage Demon? She seemed to have controlled Sister Mu Yun. Is Sister Mu Yun okay?"

"The Mirage Demon is already gone." Lin Tian extended his palm, revealing a crystal bead emitting a faint glow.

"Dead?" Hongyue and the Soul Hunters were shocked and suspicious.

"Lin Tian destroyed the Mirage Demon..." Shangguan Ao Yue briefly recounted the events after they had all fainted, naturally omitting the part about Lin Tian and Zhang Lingyu mouth-to-mouth.

"Dead is good. The Mirage Demon and those monsters coordinated to kill countless Soul Hunters."

"Yes, the monsters slaughtered the Soul Hunters, feasting on their flesh and blood, while the Mirage Demon absorbed their souls, preventing the Soul Hunters from entering the cycle of reincarnation."

"Brother Lin Tian, you’re incredible, finally getting rid of a menace."

...

The Soul Hunters started discussing, with some feeling vindicated, some admiring Lin Tian, but all with a shared sense of relief. After experiencing those endless illusions, they never wanted to encounter the Mirage Demon again, for that feeling of being trapped in illusions was more brutal than death.

Lin Tian merely nodded at them, saying nothing, before moving to Mu Yun, using a Golden Needle to prick her at the crown of her head, giving a slight twitch; Mu Yun then opened her eyes.

Once awake, she instinctively reached for the slim sword at her waist, but upon seeing Lin Tian’s face, she immediately relaxed and let out a big sigh of relief.

Lin Tian put away the gold wire, saying, "It’s fine now. Do you remember being controlled by the Mirage Demon?"

Mu Yun stood up, frowning deeply, pondering for a moment as if searching for something in the hazy memories. "I heard a cry for help at that time and mentioned it to you all, and you seemed to agree. I then left to check it out, but after walking for an unknown distance, I suddenly fainted."

"When I awoke, I heard the sounds of fighting. Rushing over, I found it was Shangguan Ao Yue and the others. After that, I remember some things and not others." Mu Yun shook her head, clearly having forgotten most of what happened while under the Mirage Demon’s control.

This shows Zhang Lingyu’s advantage, given her status as a Demon Exorcist. She has effective methods against demons, allowing her to contest control with the Mirage Demon even when possessed.

The Mirage Demon’s strength lay in assimilating into the air, entering the body with the breath. Otherwise, it would never bypass the protection of the White Tiger Seal. Moreover, the full power of the White Tiger Seal wasn’t activated; otherwise, no matter how the Mirage Demon transformed, it could not possess Zhang Lingyu.

"Sorry for the trouble." Mu Yun apologized.

Lin Tian shook his head, saying, "The Mirage Demon indeed made a mistake. She was shapeless and formless. Had she remained hidden, it would have been challenging to capture her, but she relied too much on her illusion technique and decided to possess others."

"After possessing, she went from shapeless to having form, leaving traces. Encountering someone versed in Demon Exorcism Skills meant the body became her cage—this was her weakness." Lin Tian said calmly.

"Lin Tian, thank you for saving everyone. If not for you, the consequences would have been unimaginable." Hongyue earnestly said.

Although this female assassin had also fainted earlier, she seemed unaffected now, even looking healthier. The disciples of the Shangguan family appeared to have protective treasures that shielded them from illusions.

"Many thanks, Brother Lin Tian." The Soul Hunters said in unison.

Lin Tian did not hypocritically decline their gratitude but nodded in acknowledgment. The Shangguan Sisters regarded him with other thoughts, seeing him receive such praise and yet remaining calm and composed, devoid of any pride or complacency—something even many seniors cannot achieve.

"Lin Tian, give me the Mirage Demon’s energy bead. Perhaps I can guide the souls of those tragically slain Soul Hunters back into the cycle of reincarnation." Zhang Lingyu said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, the Soul Hunters were both surprised and delighted, though they weren’t part of the same group. As Soul Hunters, they shared the same spirit, or at least felt a mutual sympathy.

Without hesitation, Lin Tian handed the bead to Zhang Lingyu. The beautiful Heavenly Master took out a packet of fine powder, spreading it on the ground to form a strange pattern. She placed the bead at the center of the design, forming a hand seal, her expression becoming solemn.

"In the presence of the ancestral master, the disciple respectfully requests the decree to guide these lost souls back to the right path... Soul return, soul return, find the way back..."

Zhang Lingyu chanted incantations and sang an ancient tune. Lightning cracked across the sky, and following the thunder, a dark rift appeared overhead, seemingly leading to another world.

The energy bead trembled slightly, bright light dots escaping from the bead, floating upwards into the black rift in the sky.

Between the bead and the rift, a band of light connected like stars in the Milky Way. The crowd seemed to see figures appearing within the light band, cupping their hands and bowing, as if thanking Zhang Lingyu for her deliverance.

Soon, the light band disappeared, and the dark rift in the sky also vanished. The mist inside the bead completely vanished, becoming perfectly clear.

"Done. All souls extracted by the Mirage Demon but not yet refined have a path back. The Netherworld will arrange their reincarnation." Zhang Lingyu exhaled softly, a look of relief on her face.

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