Chapter 13996 It Feels So Good to Be Alive

Even the Demon King and the Demon Lord only think about how to expand their own power and how to exploit other tribes. Who really cares about these weak demons?
The human before him was willing to endure such immense suffering for them, a sentiment that filled him with mixed emotions.

Not far away, Lingxiao stood like a giant tower amidst an energy storm, frantically absorbing the earth's spiritual energy.

The earth's spiritual power was like a wild horse, rampant and raging, gushing forth from the ground with a world-destroying aura.

However, the moment these forces touched Ling Xiao's body, they were drawn in by a mysterious and powerful force, like rivers flowing into the sea.

Within him, the Fiery Dragon Soul shone like a blazing sun, radiating dazzling light.

As soon as the violent earth elemental power entered his body, it quietly changed under the influence of the Blazing Dragon Soul.

The originally surging and rampaging power seemed to be tamed by an invisible hand, becoming docile, and then continuously gathered into the dragon soul.

As this fire elemental power flowed through Ling Xiao's body, it was like a refreshing rain nourishing the parched earth, greatly benefiting his body.

Every inch of his skin, every bone, every cell was greedily absorbing this power.

Thanks to the special power of the Blazing Dragon Soul, these powerful fire elemental forces did not cause any harm to his body. Instead, they became like a magic pill, helping him to improve his strength.

Nourished by the power of the fire spirit, his body became more resilient, and his strength continued to rise.

Moreover, the Blazing Dragon Soul itself is constantly being strengthened. The scales on the dragon's body are becoming more radiant, and the dragon whiskers are waving, emitting an even more powerful aura, as if it could break through the sky at any moment.

After about an hour, the surging fire elemental power underground was completely absorbed by Ling Xiao.

The churning lava gradually cooled, and the acrid smoke in the air dissipated, restoring calm to the earth, as if everything that had just happened was nothing more than a nightmare.

After absorbing the energy, Ling Xiao collapsed to the ground, as if all his strength had been drained.

His face remained contorted in a painful expression, his forehead was covered in sweat, and he kept muttering, "I'm in so much pain!"

He looked as if he had just gone through a life-or-death battle, every muscle telling a story of exhaustion and pain.

Upon seeing this, Shangguan Yue felt a sudden tightness in her heart, as if she had been stabbed by a sharp blade.

Without thinking, she rushed forward, firmly supporting Ling Xiao with both hands, and asked in a trembling voice, "Are you...are you alright?"

Her eyes were filled with anxiety and concern, and her hands unconsciously tightened their grip, as if this would give Ling Xiao more strength.

Ling Xiao's body was convulsing uncontrollably, as if he were having an epileptic seizure, which looked quite frightening.

His limbs moved uncontrollably, and his teeth clenched so hard they seemed to be in great agony.

Shangguan Yue was frantic with worry, tears welling in her eyes. She quickly turned to the old man and cried out anxiously, "Old man, save him! What are you waiting for!"

Her voice carried a hint of anger and despair, as if the old man was her only lifeline at that moment.

The old man's gaze was deep, like a bottomless pool.

He scrutinized Ling Xiao, his eyes filled with a mixture of curiosity and doubt.

He slowly said, "This kid is a bit strange! He absorbed such a huge amount of fire spirit power, and not only did he not explode and die, but he was also able to convert it into his own power. This is not something that ordinary people can do."

His tone carried a hint of curiosity and admiration for Ling Xiao.

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Yue was immediately enraged. Her pretty face flushed red, her eyebrows arched, and her almond eyes widened as she roared, "What's so strange about that! He risked his life to save your Boundary-Breaking Insect Tribe! You old fool, how can you be so heartless? You're just like that Demon King, cold-blooded and ruthless, without a shred of gratitude!"

Her voice was sharp and angry, every word seemingly carrying a raging fire. Her words were full of dissatisfaction with the old man and protection of Ling Xiao, as if she wanted to seek justice for Ling Xiao.

The old man looked somewhat helpless, his brows furrowed slightly, and he shook his head gently, as if he felt a little wronged by Shangguan Yue's accusations.

Then, he slowly raised his hand, flicked his finger, and an exquisite white jade bottle appeared out of thin air in front of Ling Xiao.

The white jade bottle was crystal clear and emitted a soft glow. Exquisite patterns were engraved on its surface, making it clear that it was no ordinary item.

Upon seeing this, Shangguan Yue quickly squatted down, picked up the white jade bottle, and swiftly opened the cap with slightly trembling fingers.

The bottle emitted a rich medicinal fragrance that invigorated the senses.

But just as she was about to give the pill to Ling Xiao, Ling Xiao suddenly reached out and gently pushed her hand away, refusing her kindness.

A hint of wariness flickered in his eyes as he thought to himself: I dare not easily try demonic elixirs; if they're poisonous, I'm doomed. In this demonic sea, I must be cautious.

"It's okay, I won't die!"

Despite his physical discomfort, Ling Xiao gritted his teeth and spoke, his voice weak but firm.

Time passed by, and the surroundings were so quiet that only the sound of everyone breathing could be heard.

About half an hour later, Ling Xiao slowly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with a hint of confusion, as if he had just woken up from a long dream.

He stared blankly at the sky, muttering to himself, "Am I still alive?"

There was a hint of uncertainty in his voice, as if he couldn't believe he had actually survived this ordeal.

When Shangguan Yue saw him wake up, she was overjoyed, as if she had suddenly seen a ray of dawn in the darkness.

She quickly moved closer to Ling Xiao, gripping his shoulders tightly with both hands, her voice filled with joy: "You're alive! You're alive! I'm so glad you're alright!"

Tears of excitement welled up in her eyes, as if Ling Xiao's awakening was the happiest thing in her life.

Ling Xiao let out a long sigh of relief, feeling the power gradually returning to his body, and exclaimed, "I'm still alive... This feels so good."

Shangguan Yue lowered her head slightly, her face full of guilt. Her hands unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes as she said softly, "It's all my fault. I didn't know you were the kind of person who would sacrifice yourself for others. If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have let you take this risk."

Her voice carried a hint of self-blame, as if all the suffering Ling Xiao had endured was her fault.

Ling Xiao looked at her, sighed softly, reached out a hand, and gently patted her shoulder, saying, "Why are you being so formal? I'm just putting my own way of doing things into practice. In my view, whether human or demon, there is a distinction between good and evil. I can't just stand by and watch innocent lives be harmed." (End of Chapter)