My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel Chapter 457 - 458: Qing Shuang Awakens!
Previously on My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel...
Gu Xing appeared as a colossal vortex at this moment, relentlessly pulling in the Ghost Qi of the surrounding world.
"What... What is happening?!"
Witnessing this development, Liu Li felt utterly bewildered.
Had Gu Xing been absorbing Demonic Qi, she would have been certain it was a scheme of the Demon Race.
Yet, Gu Xing was currently drawing in Ghost Qi instead....
Liu Li shifted her gaze toward Qing Shuang.
She remained exactly as she had been!
Therefore, this phenomenon wasn't being caused by Qing Shuang!
What exactly was the situation then?
By now, the Demon Race's expression of malicious joy and his wicked grin had vanished long ago.
In their place was a look of intense terror and sheer disbelief...
"Ghost Realm Will?! How can this be possible?!"
He cried out, his voice trembling with a hint of fear.
"The Demon Abyss has eroded this world for such a vast amount of time..."
"Not once has the Source Consciousness manifested!"
"Why does it appear today, at the final second when the transformation of this Ghost Race is nearly complete?!"
"And more importantly..."
"The one who invoked the Ghost Realm Will is a human! A flawed human at that!"
He glared fixedly at Gu Xing, who was enveloped in the surging Ghost Qi, the murderous intent in his gaze reaching a peak.
A flash of savagery crossed his eyes.
Since this human has secured the acknowledgment of this world....
Then the objective must be shifted.
He would transform this Human Race instead.
That way...
Not just this realm, but the human and his Guardian Beast would both fall under his absolute command.
With that thought, he began to slowly dismantle the Demon Race contract he held over Qing Shuang.
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At the same time.
Within the turbulent sea of consciousness belonging to Qing Shuang, the shifts were even more prominent.
A shield of pitch-black Ghost Qi stood firm, protecting Gu Xing’s spiritual form.
Regardless of how Qing Shuang unleashed her fury.
Whether it was her fists, her elbows, the Law of Power, or the Slaughter Law...
No matter the strike, the barrier remained unshaken.
Gu Xing was profoundly stunned by what he saw.
He could clearly perceive it...
From the outside, an incredibly refined energy was flooding into his Soul Body without pause.
After focusing for a moment, he realized...
It was Ghost Qi!
This meant that the voice echoing through his mind earlier must have a connection to the Ghost Race!
Furthermore...
He noticed that the Ghost Qi pouring into his Soul Body from the exterior wasn't staying there.
Instead, as if reaching its true destination, it flowed through his spirit and trickled toward Qing Shuang, who was encased in her Slaughter Armor!
The events that followed nearly left Gu Xing breathless.
As the pure Ghost Qi made contact with the dark red, crystalline Slaughter Armor on Qing Shuang’s body, a miracle took place!
"Sizzle..."
There was no violent collision or explosion of power.
That previously unbreakable Slaughter Armor—which neither Celestial Grace nor Divine Pattern could mark—began to change.
The moment it touched the Ghost Qi from the same source, it reacted like ice under a scorching sun.
Dark red mist began to rise from its surface, and at a slow but steady pace, it started... dissolving!
Indeed, it was melting away!
Under the influence of the pure Ghost Qi, the savage aura of the Slaughter Law gradually turned calm and subdued.
Qing Shuang’s strikes became increasingly sluggish as her armor vanished.
The blood-red tint in her eyes began to fade, her hunger for carnage being replaced by a powerful sense of internal conflict and confusion!
She seemed to hear a summons coming from the very depths of her soul and bloodline!
Gu Xing watched this incredible transition, his heart pounding with shock!
He had been on the verge of total despair, only for this sudden reversal to occur!
Who did that ancient voice belong to...?
The one who possessed the strength to hold back the Slaughter Law...
In a flash, a theory formed in Gu Xing’s mind.
Could it be the actual will of this world?!
Though his mind was filled with questions, Gu Xing didn't stop to analyze them.
Everything would be revealed once Qing Shuang woke up.
Currently, the crimson hue in Qing Shuang’s eyes was receding, showing her natural blue eyes once more.
The Slaughter Law around her stopped its violent outward surge and began to settle into the core of her Spirit Body!
This was his chance!
Without a second of hesitation, Gu Xing began to call out, trying to wake her:
"Qing Shuang! Wake up!"
"Look at what’s around you! This is your home! It is calling out to you!"
"You are Qing Shuang of the Ghost Race! You are not some puppet for slaughter!"
"Take control! Use this power as a blade to defend what you love!"
However, Qing Shuang remained unresponsive to these pleas.
Seeing this, Gu Xing immediately tried a different path.
"Qing Shuang, have you forgotten? You promised you would protect me for the rest of your life!"
"Do you really no longer recognize your master?"
"Liu Li, Vera, Sally... and your sister. We are all waiting for your return!"
These words acted like a key, softly tapping against a long-sealed door.
Qing Shuang’s eyes began to flicker violently.
Realizing it was working, Gu Xing pushed harder:
"You are my Guardian Beast! Have you truly... forgotten your master?"
"Will you really abandon your vow to come back to me?"
"Master..."
A faint, nearly silent whisper finally escaped Qing Shuang’s lips with great effort.
"Qing Shuang, we are all waiting... for you to come home."
Those final words struck like a heavy mallet, completely shattering the blood-red barrier!
"Ah——!!!"
Qing Shuang let out a piercing cry!
The Slaughter Law around her no longer fought the Ghost Qi but began to merge with it willingly!
The dark red armor broke into pieces.
Her gaze cleared entirely.
She slowly raised her head to look at Gu Xing, her eyes heavy with exhaustion.
The confusion was gone, replaced only by a profound sense of remorse:
"Master... I am so sorry... I..."
Gu Xing saw that she had finally returned and felt an immense burden lift, a look of relief spreading across his face.
He stepped forward, pulling Qing Shuang into a gentle embrace and patting her back softly.
"It’s okay now that you're back. Nothing else matters!"
As he spoke, the blood-colored sea of consciousness began a magnificent transformation.
The crimson tides stilled, turning into shimmering crystal grains that filled the air.
Qing Shuang leaned her face against his shoulder, savoring this rare moment of peace.
The once-volatile Slaughter Law inside her was now flowing calmly, reaching a state of perfect harmony with the pure Ghost Qi.
She could sense that her power was greater than it had ever been.
But at that moment, the old voice spoke once again.
"Cough... cough..."
"I hate to interrupt your reunion, but..."
"There is still a vital task that needs to be finished."
Hearing this, Gu Xing quickly released Qing Shuang.
He had been so overjoyed by her recovery that he had nearly forgotten...
There was still a third party present!
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