Chi Jie's qi channels were all flowing in reverse, and as he died from a violent explosion, Chen Xu, who facilitated all this, was actually still several dozen feet away.

On Glazed Island, thunder clouds raged, accompanied by fierce winds and heavy rain.

The whole description would take long to tell in words, but in reality, everything happened in an instant, as swiftly as lightning and flint.

The process from the wine mixed with rainwater falling, to Chi Jie exploding, took only an instant.

The Shimmering Star Water Monarch hadn't even managed to react to what had happened.

He only knew that he was forced to swallow Chi Jie's heart, watching as countless invisible tendrils seemed to grow from that heart, intending to pierce through all the meridians of his entire demon body—

He vividly remembered the horrific sense of powerlessness he felt at that moment.

He had a strong premonition that once the heart pierced through his demon body, he would no longer be the Shimmering Star Water Monarch.

Bai Cang would be replaced, devoured, and assimilated by Chi Jie…

So, this was the so-called "Hundred Transformations Thousand Hatreds Heartless Technique"!

The Shimmering Star Water Monarch never expected that, at the most dangerous and unsolvable moment, such a miraculous turn of events would occur.

He had made a vow to the Heavenly Dao, summoning rolling thunder.

With the sound of thunder, fierce winds and heavy rain swiftly followed.

The rain pelted down relentlessly, and then, Chi Jie changed.

The invisible tendrils sprouting around the heart really retracted instantly, as if electrified.

Chi Jie's already twisted features appeared even more deranged and delirious.

He cried out, rushing towards his own end. Amidst the pouring blood, he thunderously self-detonated.

The Shimmering Star Water Monarch raised his head and let out a long cry, his enormous serpent body rolling and washing in the rain.

The prolonged sound carried joy and gratitude, as he cried out:

"Which venerable elder passed by and aided me? Bai Cang is infinitely grateful, and I hope the elder would reveal themselves. This little demon is willing to present the treasures from my residence, to thank the elder for saving my life!"

Several dozen feet away, amidst the night wind, above the rippling water.

No moonlight was visible, only a faint light emanated from the thundering clouds over Glazed Island, casting a light on half of Chen Xu's profile.

He sighed softly, pondered for a moment, and finally replied: "Water Monarch, you need not ponder too much, it was merely a chance encounter, vanquishing evil.

Now that the evil is vanquished, Water Monarch, take care of yourself."

A slightly familiar voice drifted over in the night wind.

The Shimmering Star Water Monarch was utterly stunned, recognizing the voice as belonging to Chen Xu!

How ironic that in the evening, he was still blocking Chen Xu due to Chi Jie's incitement, yet at this critical moment, it was actually Chen Xu who turned back to save his life.

In an instant, an indescribable mix of emotion and shame surged within the Shimmering Star Water Monarch.

He felt that throughout his life of cultivation, he believed he had fully mastered the Human Race's calculations of pros and cons and the art of intrigue, only to realize now how foolish he had truly been!

At this moment, with the thunder clouds yet to disperse and the moonlight still absent, the Shimmering Star Water Monarch felt as if he were being illuminated by some distant bright light.

He wanted to berate himself for his previous foolishness, but the intense shame in his heart rendered him speechless.

He wanted to express more gratitude to Chen Xu, but wounded as he was, opening his mouth only brought pain all over his body.

So that all the words he longed to say, none could pass his lips at this moment.

In the end, the Shimmering Star Water Monarch's voice could only take on a tone of slight panic, hurriedly saying: "Mr. Chen, so it was you! I, I… I was wrong!

Since it is you, I am all the more grateful."

Chen Xu's voice was carried over by the night wind, saying only: "No need, farewell, Water Monarch…"

Listening to the voice drifting farther away, it seemed the other was moving swiftly over the water, perhaps using some kind of magic.

The Shimmering Star Water Monarch became anxious and hastily said: "Mr. Chen, I still have something to tell you, please come closer and hear me out."

In the night wind, no voice came in reply.

Chen Xu, did not respond further, was he really leaving just like that?

The Shimmering Star Water Monarch suddenly felt a sense of loss.

He lifted his serpent head, looking up once more at the thunder clouds above—

Eh, when did the thunder clouds above disperse completely?

The thunder clouds were gone, and the rain had ceased.

Only the wounded giant serpent remained, raising its head in the night.

The moonlight peeked out from behind the clouds, its clear silver glow sprinkled over the Shimmering Star Water Monarch's enormous snake body, as the power of the Lunar Star gently comforted him.

Yet, the Shimmering Star Water Monarch felt even lower in spirits, bowing his serpent head slightly.

Suddenly, beside him, he heard a curious voice seemingly imbued with divinity, that voice small but dignified, sounding in mid-air before the Shimmering Star Water Monarch.

The Shimmering Star Water Monarch hurriedly looked towards the source of the voice, and at once, he saw only a small figure.

Just three feet tall, clad in armor and holding a long spear, yet exuding an inexplicable impression of majesty.

The Shimmering Star Water Monarch was startled, hearing the figure say: "What words does the Water Monarch have? I am all ears."

The three-foot-tall armored figure's facial features were not very clear, with no change in expression, yet a peculiar aura lingered around him.

Making this little figure seem to both exist and not exist at this moment.

At this point, however, the Shimmering Star Water Monarch no longer had any doubts, knowing that this armored figure was Chen Xu!

Or rather, this should be some kind of incarnation of Chen Xu.

The Shimmering Star Water Monarch breathed a gentle sigh of relief, his heart easing, and instead felt joy.

Even though Chen Xu himself did not appear before him, merely sending an incarnation to meet, it was still something.

The Shimmering Star Water Monarch immediately lowered his voice and said: "Mr. Chen, earlier this little demon rudely blocked the way, but there was a reason. I must tell you the whole story."

While speaking, a curious mist suddenly trembled in the air around Glazed Island, subtly shrouding the small island.

This was the Shimmering Star Water Monarch employing water magic, using it to isolate the conversation between himself and the Daoist Soldier.

It seemed as if this water magic bore some resemblance to Chen Xu's "Flowers Are Not Flowers."

However, in essence, the two were completely different, "Flowers Are Not Flowers" being closer to a conceptual Literary Dao magic, while what the Shimmering Star Water Monarch used was purely Water Magic.

The Daoist Soldier observed the surrounding water vapor fluctuations and said: "Please speak, Water Monarch."

The Shimmering Star Water Monarch did not waste words.

He quickly explained how he was contacted by Chi Jie through a token, how he was incited by Chi Jie, and the reasons why he agreed to test Chen Xu… he soon made everything clear.

After finishing, he hurriedly explained: "Mr. Chen, although earlier I lost my mind for a moment, I had absolutely no intention to harm you.

It was for the sake of the Mo Family; this little demon sought to favor the Mo Family… and thus, I took a wrong step.

The little demon was wrong, Mr. Chen may punish as you see fit."

After speaking, he lowered his serpent head humbly, even lower than the three-foot-tall Daoist Soldier.

Of course, the Daoist Soldier was floating, this needs no further explanation.

Chen Xu remained silent, and after a moment, the Daoist Soldier said: ""

The little demon was wrong, Mr. Chen may punish as you see fit."

After speaking, he lowered his serpent head humbly, even lower than the three-foot-tall Daoist Soldier.

Of course, the Daoist Soldier was floating, this needs no further explanation.

Chen Xu remained silent, and after a moment, the Daoist Soldier said: ""

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