Bi Feng Bi Luo

Chapter 781 The Method of Salvation

Gēzi looked at the Numbers lying on the bed, their life force rapidly fading. Gēzi was incredibly anxious. Was there no way to save them? Was he destined to watch Numbers die before his eyes?

The thought pained Gēzi deeply. As comrades who had fought side-by-side, both from distant memories and more recent times, they had contributed immensely to this world. Yet, at this moment, it seemed as though Numbers were fated to face this tribulation.

Heavenly Dao remained absent. Gēzi could only watch his dear friend perish. He was unwilling! Rage and anguish boiled within him. He channeled a peculiar energy into his hands and placed them over Numbers’ heart. The energy flowed into Numbers’ core, and their breathing steadied. Numbers slowly opened their eyes, seeing Gēzi’s frantic actions. A hint of concern flickered in their gaze. "Quickly release me, Gēzi. If you continue like this, you'll lose at least seventy percent of your lifespan. Stop!"

"Even if you extend my life, my primordial essence is nearly depleted. Restoring it is almost impossible. My essence will gradually dissipate, and my life will fade with it."

How could Gēzi not understand Numbers’ words? All Gēzi knew was that he had to save Numbers. Ignoring their pleas, he poured his own lifespan into Numbers' body, forcefully prolonging their life. As long as Numbers didn't die immediately, there would be a way. This was Gēzi’s sole thought.

Gēzi channeled his life force, stabilizing Numbers' body. However, this caused Gēzi’s own life essence to dwindle continuously. Gēzi had poured nearly eighty percent of his life essence into Numbers, granting them the ability to move. Numbers felt their primordial essence still dissipating, along with their life force. Because Gēzi’s infused life force was so potent, it couldn’t be consumed immediately. However, this was merely a temporary solution.

It treated the symptoms, not the root cause. Once their primordial essence completely vanished, Numbers would cease to exist in this world. No amount of life force would allow them to continue. Seeing Gēzi about to collapse, Numbers pulled him back, tears streaming from their eyes. "Thank you."

"You don't need to thank me. Our mission is not yet complete. You absolutely cannot die here. Warriors either die on the battlefield or die with dignity. What is this kind of death? It is a disgrace. As long as there is strength left, we must persevere. I believe there will be a way."

"You are right. I was too pessimistic. But you've only bought me three days. How will we find a solution in these three days?"

Numbers' words cast a silence over them both. There was nothing that could heal such a condition. Suddenly, a figure walked in through the door. Chen Tian's voice echoed, "There is a way, but it requires finding a few items. These items are incredibly precious, even across the universe."

Chen Tian stepped into the room. His words reignited the flames of hope in Numbers and Gēzi. Gēzi asked urgently, "Chen Tian, what is the solution? Tell me quickly! I will find it even if it's at the ends of the earth."

"Tears of Annihilation, Life Crystals, and the Pure Heaven Lock."

"These three items can help Numbers. The Pure Heaven Lock, in particular, can seal any primordial essence in existence. If we use the Pure Heaven Lock to seal Numbers’ primordial essence, it will stop flowing. Combined with the life force you just transferred, Numbers' lifespan would last for several months. But with the current dissipation, it's only three days."

"The second step is to find Life Crystals. Life Crystals are the condensed essence of life when a cosmic being dies, containing immense primordial life force. Consuming a Life Crystal will allow the primordial essence to become continuous life force, constantly supplying life. One of the Seven Clans, the Undead, was born due to Life Crystals."

"The third step is to find the Tears of Annihilation. Use the Tears of Annihilation to shatter the primordial essence and fuse it. This will allow Numbers to complete that step ahead of time. I believe you know that Numbers also needs this item to complete that stage."

"The final step is when the fusion is complete, you two will become one again, sharing the energy. Numbers' body will not be able to withstand such energy alone. But if you share it, both of you will gain immense benefits."

Chen Tian said solemnly, then sighed. "Currently, information regarding the Tears of Annihilation appeared a few thousand years ago on a planet in the universe. However, records indicate that planet is extremely difficult to find; it's a planet that moves on its own."

As Chen Tian’s words fell, Gēzi’s face turned pale. The backlash and discomfort from sacrificing his life force began to manifest. Chen Tian produced a green pill from his palm and tossed it to Gēzi. "Eat this. It will replenish the life force you just lost. Don't worry, there are two more. They will sustain Numbers' life and primordial essence."

"Alright."

Gēzi hesitated for a moment before swallowing the pill at Chen Tian's words. A green light enveloped him, and his discomfort and pallor gradually improved. Not only did his life essence recover, but it surpassed its former level.

This was condensed from Xie Yuan's primordial life force. Gēzi and the others were already on a different level of existence compared to Xie Yuan in terms of primordial essence. This single pill was equivalent to ten times Gēzi's life force. Now, Gēzi could live much longer than before.

And this was just one pill. Xie Yuan's life energy had been condensed into three pills, meaning one-third of its efficacy was so formidable. Gēzi looked at Numbers, and a sliver of hope that Numbers might truly survive flickered within him.

"Then, Chen Tian, where do we need to go to find these three items? I will entrust Earth to your care. I need to leave for a while."

"Go. I will guard this planet well."

Chen Tian had awakened his true memories and had not left this place precisely to protect this planet. For now, it was under his stewardship.

Gēzi clasped his hands together, his wings unfurling behind him. He turned back and said, "Numbers, wait for me to return."

"Regarding information on the Pure Heaven Lock, inquire with Heavenly Dao. I believe they will know something. If they refuse, mention my name."

"I am confident they will not dare to refuse me."

Gēzi’s figure transformed into a streak of light and sped away. Chen Tian looked at Numbers with a clear intention in his eyes: for Numbers to rest and not exert themselves, as any activity would consume their stamina and internal primordial life force.

It was unknown when Gēzi would return. Forcing Numbers into a temporary slumber seemed like the correct choice.

When a person is asleep, their nerves and blood flow operate very slowly, which causes the gradual dissipation of internal primordial essence to be prolonged.

Numbers understood Chen Tian's intentions perfectly. After all, no one understood them better than themselves. They had battled for thousands of years. Despite their reincarnation, their personalities remained unchanged.

Seeing Numbers lying on the bed, Chen Tian opened his palm and waved his arm. Innumerable icy energies enveloped Numbers, forming a colossal ice coffin to contain them. Numbers slowly closed their eyes.

Within space, Heavenly Dao watched the scene of Chen Tian defeating Xie Yuan. Their expression was one of shock, then they boomed, "Hahaha, it seems you won. Wouldn't I lose to you just once?"

"Damn it, why does he wield power from other universes? I don't even possess such things. Why are you so heaven-defying? Must your avatars also be heaven-defying? Will you truly crush me so thoroughly that I cannot rise again?"

"You have lost."

To be honest, Chen Tian was still somewhat apprehensive. This gamble had been incredibly high-stakes.