Soul Trigger

Chapter 584 Proposal
This thing... she hid inside the "Moon Devourer" container?!
Ji Li's pupils contracted slightly, but this was not the end of it.

As Kaoru's words fell, the surrounding fang ninjas all stood up, and a ghostly green spiritual array intertwined among the black-clad figures.

The spiritual energy rapidly materialized, transforming into a cherry blossom tree that broke through the ceiling of the exhibition hall and soared into the sky.

Small shrines rose from the ground beneath Yu Ya Xun, arching along the way to form a passage leading directly to Ji Li, and illuminating him with a ghostly green light.
"What are you waiting for? The ceremony is about to begin."

Looking at Yu Ya Xun's outstretched fair hand and the Salvadoran liquor she was holding in her other hand, Ji Li's lips twitched.

He had to admit that the madwoman's move was indeed beyond his expectations.

The unconscious Salvador was wearing a bluish-gray bracelet on his wrist.

The bracelet transformed into a stream of light when it broke out of the coffin, and it is now attached to Yuya Xun's wrist—

The summoning tool "Swallowing the Moon".

Clearly, whether for preservation or to isolate from influence, the container holding the "Moon Devourer" was so much like a coffin because it was meant to hold people inside.

It was precisely because of the influence of the Moon Devouring that Shu, in his human state, was unable to see through the coffin with his True Eyes, nor could he see from the information on Willard that Salvador himself was inside that coffin.

He glanced at Shu beside him out of the corner of his eye and found that Shu was staring blankly at the huge cherry blossom tree with her True Eyes.

Is there something wrong with the tree?

The work of the madwoman was naturally no small matter. Ji Li looked closely and saw that the tree veins and grooves on the cherry blossom tree resembled highly integrated and complex spiritual circuits.

With the appearance of Yu Ya Xun, the two who were just about to attack Ji Li completely stopped what they were doing.

Willard was covered in cold sweat and dared not move under the watchful eyes of countless fanged ninjas.

The Storm General, who was with Cha Chan-ho, was in a similar state, clenching his teeth repeatedly.

However, people around them don't have time to pay attention to them anymore.

Those suspicious and uncertain gazes kept sweeping between Ji Li and Yu Ya Xun.

This was a gathering hosted by Shulong, and also a large-scale diplomatic event held in the name of the Anomaly Prediction Alliance.

If the Illuminati's assassination attempt was a blatant act of blatant sabotage in the eyes of multiple international organizations, then Hell Fang's sudden appearance and the overturning of the exhibition hall was nothing short of terrorism.

Because she appeared as the leader of the White Island diplomatic corps, and upon her arrival, she instantly blew one of the "assassins" to smithereens...

The key point is that you've pulled this stunt just to present the White Island leader as a dowry to the heir of Yuanling in the Forbidden City, all for the sake of your engagement declaration.
This behavior is beyond logical comprehension; it's simply incomprehensible.

Faced with countless strange gazes around them, even Yan Xiyu's gaze towards Ji Li was filled with confusion.

Ji Li remained silent for a few moments before speaking:

“I do want to see El Salvador, but I certainly didn’t intend to do it this way…”

In response, Kaoru Yuuka smiled.
"Then you'd better thank me quickly, otherwise you might only be able to see him on White Island."

Ji Li frowned:
"What do you mean?"

Helltooth said:

"He's planning to stay hidden in the underworld, tinkering with dirty rituals and tricks. He's not really going to attend the gathering."

Ji Li understood, and squinted as he said:

"So, this is the 'lavish dowry' you prepared?"

"he?"

Helltooth lifted Salvador up and let out a sneer:
"Honey, you really underestimate me..."

She suddenly raised her hand, her eyes flashing green light, and the ground rumbled.

As Ji Li had predicted, countless spiritual energy circuits bloomed and unfolded from the cherry blossom tree, spreading along the tall tree.

The pink petals instantly transformed into a ghostly green light, swirling and dancing across the sky like a storm, while a gigantic dog-head pattern expanded across the entire ground:
"This is the betrothal gift I offer you..."

Shu, who was standing next to Ji Li, gripped his arm tightly:
"The Contract of Tooth Marks"

Meeting the latter's burning, golden eyes, Shu explained without a trace of sadness or joy:
"The life-and-death pact from Shulong in history allows two souls to share memories, power, and all physiological connections between them, becoming one and inseparable."

It requires an extremely large cluster of human spirits as witnesses to successfully trigger... That's why she came.

A massive cluster of human spirits… Ji Li pondered.

This gathering was enormous, and it consisted entirely of Reflection Walkers, including representatives from various countries—figures who, while not necessarily powerful, held extremely high positions. It was indeed a massive assembly of human spirits.

But this kind of contract...

Ji Li narrowed his eyes:

You don't need to do that.

Helltooth Smoker smiled:
"Of course I have to do this, look..."

She raised each finger one by one, as if listing Ji Li's sins:
"When you were in Silla, you didn't tell me about your exit plan."

Since you came to Shulong, you have never, and never even thought of, contacting me. Do you know how much I miss you?

That's all. There's also a slutty, vulgar woman who does a lewd dance, a rich young lady, a slippery little rabbit, and a little bird that can electrify others after just finding its father...

I won't even mention those other girls in Silla; look, they're still clinging to you like that..."

The moment the words left his mouth, Yuya Xun's eyes flashed with murderous intent, but Shu's crimson-gold eyes met his gaze expressionlessly, showing no fear whatsoever.

The calamity is caused by a mere mortal.

Not only that, they tightened their grip on Ji Li even more.

"Look, that's how it is... Darling, you have so many beautiful women around you, and you don't even pay attention to me, but I still remember how you held my naked and tender body, kissed me, and rescued me from the boundless darkness of the forbidden zone..." Instantly, countless eyes focused on Ji Li, especially a glimpse of crimson gold and a gaze that crackled with electricity.

His lips twitched violently.
"...Forget about history books, and put aside whether I did it or not, the shape of your delicate arm isn't much better than the tree bark behind you...and it wasn't me who was hugging you, it was you."

Ji Li still remembered how terrifying that withered arm was when he released it from the Hellhound Clan's forbidden area; it was just like the hand of an old mummy that he had imagined.

He glanced at Shu; a real mummy is the epitome of delicate and tender flesh.
El Salvador has appeared. Can we see any information about him?
Ji Li did not forget her main purpose.

Shu nodded:
I've already seen it.

Ji Li's eyes flashed:
Okay, let's proceed according to the previous plan. How much longer do you need to prepare?
Shu: Half a minute.

Ji Li pondered: Let the Imperial Guards hold this guy off while we prepare to slip away.

According to the previous plan, the first step was to use Shu's Eye of Truth to see through the connection between Duke Ludwig and himself behind El Salvador.

Later, when faced with Yuya Xun's engagement, he had Shu take him away.

Based on Ji Li's understanding of this guy, if he directly rejected her, she would probably go berserk on the spot.

Currently, although the overall trend is somewhat different from Ji Li's expectations, it is not too far off.

As long as Shu is ready, we can take him away from the scene.

With the Imperial Guards and the Prince present, they could surely subdue the madwoman.

It wasn't that Ji Li didn't want to accept Yu Ya Xun's "kindness," but the guy's kindness was ultimately too extreme. If he couldn't beat him, retreating was the best option.

Now that the "tooth mark contract" has appeared, Ji Li is even less likely to agree to the madwoman's "marriage proposal".

Before my eyes, Yuya Kaoru giggled sweetly:

"In short, you always give me such a strong sense of crisis, so I have no choice but to resort to this tactic: to keep you firmly in my grasp..."

Ji Li said, "But is it possible that your current methods are a bit too aggressive, and the Forbidden City will not let this go easily?"

"It's alright, I'm willing to fight the entire Forbidden City for you."

Ji Li's eyelids twitched:
"That's so touching, but like I said, maybe you didn't have to go to this extent..."

"But this is the only way I can do it."

Yuya tilted his head:
"Knowing full well that they're getting engaged, he's still out there flirting with other women, while keeping a little mummy at home to keep him warm. What can I do?"

Yu Ya Xun's figure flashed, instantly appearing in front of Ji Li, his eyes flashing with killing intent:
"Not killing you proves how much I love you, so this is the only way I can teach you a lesson..."

Shu's eyes flashed as she was about to step in front of Ji Li, but someone was faster than her:
Get lost!

With crackling lightning, Yan Xiyu appeared instantly, while Yu Ya Xun retreated back into the sky with a charming laugh.
"Is Zapdos about to lose its temper?"

Yan Xiyu's gaze was icy:
"This is a gathering place for secret societies from multiple countries. Do you think the Prince of Ling and the Imperial Guards would allow you to act so recklessly?"

"Prince Ling and the Imperial Guards?"

Yuya Xun laughed:
"Where is the Prince's tomb? Where are the Imperial Guards?"

Countless eyes turned to their surroundings, and all were taken aback.

That's right, Yu Ya Xun has been in the arena for several minutes now, so why haven't the Prince of Ling and the Imperial Guards appeared yet?

Not only that, the Imperial Guards who were just in the exhibition hall have also disappeared without a trace.

This made Ji Li, who was about to let Shu take him away, stop in his tracks and suddenly meet Yu Ya Xun's gaze:

"These Imperial Guards have more important things to do today..."

Ji Li's gaze darkened slightly.

Something's not right. Is there something more important than today's gathering?
Aside from the royal family, only Teng Jun can directly mobilize the Imperial Guards... Is Teng Jun cooperating with Yu Ya Xun?

But how is this possible?

Ji Li's gaze fell once again on El Salvador in Yu Ya Xun's hands:
Or is it related to Duke Ludwig, who is behind El Salvador?

"Was this planned?"

"You seem surprised?"

Yu Ya Xun feigned surprise as she looked at Ji Li, but her expression gradually hardened, turning icy cold.
"It's heartbreaking. I knew you wouldn't agree."

Then her eyes widened, and her mouth suddenly stretched to the corners:
"It's okay, taking you back won't change anything. Trust me, I understand your worth better than anyone else, and you'll understand my feelings..."

You are destined to be mine.

The emerald green erupted, and at the same time, the golden light that Shu had been gathering for a long time surged, and together with Ji Li's rainbow spiritual essence, it was unleashed.

But unexpectedly, someone was even faster.

A bolt of jet-black lightning shot into the sky, striking directly at Yuya Xun's eerie green spiritual essence—

"Idiot, come back!"

The cool girl held a long blade in one hand, its black lightning crackling, completely ignoring Ji Li's cries for help.
"Don't worry about running away, I need to slap her back first..."

Black lightning, the power of the Lonely Tomb King?

Amidst the interplay of light and shadow, Ji Li's soul trigger suddenly throbbed—

The entity of Felin was transmitting information to him.

There is an extremely strong spiritual energy fluctuating near the Red Heart Laboratory.

(End of this chapter)