Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 782: Chapter 782: Got It

”What should we do?”

Xue Feng looked at the mountain cave, frowned, and sat down irritably to the side.

Xiao Xiao also sat down irritably, looking at the little shrimp on the ground, and with a frustrated hand, pressed it dead against the ground.

However, just when Xiao Xiao thought the little shrimp was dead, she retracted her hand and found that the shrimp came back to life and scurried away.

Seeing this, Xiao Xiao’s eyes immediately widened.

”Wait! Xue Feng! I think I know what to do now!”

Xiao Xiao happily patted Xue Feng on the shoulder, and Xue Feng curiously turned back.

”What should we do?”

”When we face that Monster Beast, we don’t resist!”

Upon hearing Xiao Xiao’s words, Xue Feng’s eyes widened.

”Not resist? Won’t we be killed by it?” Xue Feng did not understand why Xiao Xiao would say such a thing.

Xiao Xiao quickly responded, ”Xue Feng, don’t forget. That Thousand-Year Elder Gui reminded us that the most important thing is courage! He didn’t mention anything else. We’ve worked so hard for so long but haven’t touched upon courage, so surely letting it attack us without resistance shows courage!”

Xiao Xiao’s words sounded somewhat sensible, but Xue Feng felt uneasy inside.

”Little Girl Xiaoxiao, how about this? I’ll do as you say, I’ll go in and face the Monster Beast without resisting and see if I can retrieve that thing, you stay here and don’t move.”

Hearing this, Xiao Xiao immediately shook her head.

”No, there’s no need for you to do this for me! I want to go with you!”

Xiao Xiao’s eyes were resolute; Xue Feng belonged to Xue Zhao, but he didn’t need to protect Xiao Xiao like this.

Xue Feng wanted to say something, but Xiao Xiao didn’t listen, directly heading towards the cave.

Xue Feng, helpless, could only quickly follow her.

Inside the cave, the terrifying Monster Beast still lay beneath, and this time both of them looked at it with determined eyes.

”Xue Feng, once we have the thing, we stand still no matter what attack the Monster Beast uses!” Xiao Xiao said slowly.

Xue Feng nodded, showing no objections.

Both cautiously moved to the back, gently taking the thing.

At the moment of taking it, the Monster Beast suddenly opened its eyes.

It turned to look at the two of them; both stood still.

Xue Feng looked at the massive Monster Beast, cold sweat pouring from his forehead.

If what Xiao Xiao said wasn’t right, they would be close to death if not already.

Xiao Xiao was also extremely tense inside; she was fully aware of the consequences of being wrong.

However, having started there’s no turning back; if she was indeed wrong in her judgment, she would have to accept it!

”Roar!”

The Monster Beast roared loudly, charging towards them.

Both closed their eyes, feeling the immense energy descending upon them; in the next moment, both felt intense pain throughout their bodies.

Xiao Xiao couldn’t help but say, ”Could it be... that I’m wrong?”

Beside her, Xue Feng quickly reassured, ”It’s okay, we won’t die!”

Both were extremely nervous at this point; the Monster Beast’s attack was already upon them, even if they wanted to run, there was no time.

Just as they closed their eyes, preparing to be hit.

The forceful attack disappeared in that instant.

Feeling something was off, Xiao Xiao immediately opened her eyes.

”The Monster Beast! It’s gone!” Xiao Xiao looked at the massive pit in front, where the Monster Beast stood a moment earlier, now vanished without a trace.

Xue Feng also quickly opened his eyes to look forward.

”How! That creature, it’s gone! Little Girl Xiaoxiao, you really guessed right!”

Xue Feng couldn’t help but get excited, and Xiao Xiao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

”I knew it! I knew it would be like this! Xue Feng, let’s go find that Old Turtle!”

They grabbed their things and hurriedly returned the way they came.

The Thousand-Year Elder Gui was still calmly lying there, showing no expression when he saw them return with the item.

”It seems you two have understood what I said before.” The Old Turtle slowly spoke.

Xiao Xiao eagerly handed over the item: ”Old Turtle, we’ve got the item. Please tell us about the last challenge!”

The Thousand-Year Elder Gui slowly swam towards them, moving steadily and gracefully.

Its aged face revealed an inscrutable light, its gaze carried an enigmatic expression as it watched the two before it.

”Congratulations, you two have passed the first two levels.” The Old Turtle’s voice was deep and powerful, as if containing infinite years and wisdom, ”You have proven your courage and wisdom. However, the Third Level will be the ultimate test of your mind and will.”

Xiao Xiao and Xue Feng exchanged a glance, puzzled as to why the Old Turtle suddenly became so serious.

”The first two challenges were about strength and wisdom,” the Old Turtle continued, ”The Third Level, however, is a trial of the State of Mind. Only those with a pure heart and firm will can pass this level.”

Xiao Xiao frowned slightly, asking, ”Old Turtle, can you explain more about this Third Level?”

The Old Turtle nodded, slowly explaining, ”The content of the Third Level is the ’Heart Demon Realm’. You will be taken into an illusory world, where you will face the deepest fears, desires, and obsessions within. Only by conquering the Heart Demon and maintaining a pure State of Mind can you successfully pass this level.”

After hearing this, Xue Feng asked gravely, ”Elder, is the ’Heart Demon Realm’ dangerous?”

The Old Turtle’s eyes flashed a hint of darkness but quickly returned to calm: ”The Heart Demon Realm, though illusory, reflects the most real part of your inner selves. Failure to conquer the Heart Demon may leave you lost within, unable to escape. Therefore, you must prepare thoroughly psychologically.”

Xiao Xiao and Xue Feng took a deep breath, Xiao Xiao turned her head aside, lost in thought, while Xue Feng also frowned.

However, neither would give up.

The Old Turtle continued, ”Before entering the Heart Demon Realm, I will give you some advice. First, keep your inner peace, do not let fear and desire control you; second, trust your own will and beliefs, no matter what difficulties you face, persist; third, support each other, for in crucial moments, the strength of partners is irreplaceable.”

Xiao Xiao and Xue Feng solemnly nodded because they came together, allowing them to support each other.

”Alright, now close your eyes and relax your minds, I will guide you into the Heart Demon Realm,” The Old Turtle said slowly.

Xiao Xiao and Xue Feng closed their eyes, took deep breaths, and gradually relaxed their minds.

The Old Turtle gently waved its front paw, wrapping a soft light around the two.