"I won't, I won't!"
Pan Lili struggled, seemingly in great pain from the otherworldly presence that had descended upon her. Even in her weakened state, she unleashed a surprising amount of strength.
This woman is truly ungrateful!
At this point, I couldn't let Pan Lili make a scene. My life was at stake. Seeing her desperately struggle, I didn't waste any more words. I swiftly brought my hand down in a chop to her neck.
Pan Lili grunted and her head lolled to the side as she fainted.
"Mu Shen, if you truly reside within the Saintess, then reveal yourself and meet me!"
After shouting this towards Pan Lili, I felt a knot of anxiety in my stomach.
Honestly, it was a gamble. Because Pan Lili was uncooperative, I could only try this method to see if I could summon Mu Shen.
After all, when Mu Shen previously possessed Pan Lili, I had observed something: Mu Shen could sense external changes through Pan Lili.
Otherwise, He wouldn't have suddenly appeared when Pan Lili and I were acting alone.
Damn it, Mu Shen, hurry up and come out! If you don't, my life will be in danger.
These past few nights, while sleeping, I've often felt the fading eyes within the shadows. Moreover, the mark of the Mother of All Creation on my body has become increasingly prominent, only one leg away from becoming complete.
It's safe to say I'm constantly walking on the brink of death. In the next second, the Mother of All Creation might revive within me, seize my consciousness, and then there would be no more Lu Ziye in this world.
I called out a few more times and waited a while longer. The unconscious Pan Lili remained completely still, lying on the ground.
Damn it, has the High Priest already made a move on Mu Shen?!
My heart churned with mixed emotions. I took out my portable water flask, opened it, and prepared to splash cold water on Pan Lili's face to wake her up.
This was my last resort. Even if it meant torturing Pan Lili, I had to force Him to summon Mu Shen!
Just as I was about to splash the water, a turn of events occurred. The mysterious markings on Pan Lili's face began to glow, and then she slowly opened her eyes.
"Who…?"
Seeing Pan Lili like this, I was overjoyed!
Heaven rewards the persistent. Mu Shen has finally been summoned by me!
"Mu Shen, I am the commander of the Temple Guard of this generation. I wished to carry out the divine oracle you previously conveyed, but I could find no method, and now I face a great crisis…"
As I spoke, I violently pulled open my upper garment, revealing the brand of the Mother of All Creation that covered my entire chest.
"This is my biggest problem. I encountered this during an adventure, and upon my return, I discovered it was the mark of the Mother of All Creation. Only by your great intervention can this mark be removed!"
Pan Lili, no, Mu Shen, remained silent, looking at me with those pale eyes, as if seeing through my very soul.
Time ticked by, second by second. Although my expression remained unchanged, my heart was filled with unease.
Damn it, this ancient being who has lived for who knows how many years, does He possess some kind of mind-reading ability?!
What I'm saying to Mu Shen now is essentially a transaction: He helps me remove the mark of the Mother of All Creation, and I will find a way to help Him out of His predicament.
At this moment, Mu Shen and I need each other. We couldn't find a more suitable trading partner.
"I can temporarily suppress the Mother of All Creation for you. However, to completely remove this mark, it must wait until I am freed from my predicament!"
Hearing Mu Shen's words, the anxiety in my heart slowly subsided. After pondering for so long, He had finally agreed to my terms.
"Thank you, Mu Shen. What should I do now?"
Pan Lili, possessed by Mu Shen, shook her head and slowly extended her left hand, placing it on my chest. Immediately, I felt a coolness emanating from His touch.
Before long, the oppressive feeling that had weighed on my heart for days had significantly lessened. At the same time, I faintly heard roars resembling those of wild beasts.
When Mu Shen withdrew His hand, I looked down and saw that the overall mark of the Mother of All Creation had indeed faded considerably. Some of its legs had even disappeared.
"Mu Shen!"
I feigned devoutness, making the special praying gesture for Mu Shen on my chest, and bowed my head in respect.
At this moment, Pan Lili, possessed by Mu Shen, looked noticeably paler than before, completely devoid of color.
He gasped for air, and with a finger, slowly traced a strange symbol on the ground.
This symbol resembled a tree with numerous branches, or perhaps a pair of antlers.
"Remember it… Find it…"