507 - NING'ER TRAPPED?
And they quickly made their way to the place near the underworld portal, and then Fei said to Nie Li.
"Kid, you already know how it works, right? I wanted to tell you to do it without fear, because I knew that day would come. Where is Xiao Yu, I wanted to say goodbye to him, but maybe this is better. ", Nie Li even considered bringing Xiao Yu out of the painting, but he remembered what his parents said and that with his current cultivation level it would be something very dangerous for everyone.
"Don't worry master, this is not a goodbye, I will bring you back, you can trust my words!", making a gesture of gratitude and respect towards the underworld master.
Then Fei looked at Zhu Long and said, "You don't know how long I have waited and endured for this day to come... thank you for being the puppy you were planned to be you Worm!", and it was possible to see a smile flash inside the underworld master's hood, while Zhu Long's face became more and more grim and he was unable to say any words.
The underworld master remembered something that almost went unnoticed, "Nie Li, only those who have broken the seal can redo it, it is a rule, a gift and a punishment. ", Nie Li didn't know this detail, but he already knew somehow that only he would be able to do this and that a punishment was a fair consequence for his actions.
Nie Li called everyone who went to get the scrolls to let them know what was needed, they were Duan Jian, Lu Piao, Du Ze Ning'er and Ye Ziyun, for Ning'er offered to go alone, but Ziyun wouldn't let her because he realized that she was strange from when they left there and Du Ze who would take the scroll that Nie Li picked up there in the far south.
Then Nie Li went over the step by step, inscription patterns and explained that it would all have to be done within 30 minutes so that it wouldn't lose its effect and they would have to look for another high grade demon essence.
Fei looked at him and said, "Kid, it's time! I had no expectation of coming back, but since you promised, then I will expect it to be fulfilled. ", looking at Zhu Long he spoke with clear contempt in his gestures, "Goodbye worm! ".
And Nie Li started the process, he took blood from the sacrifices and his too, mixed it and started drawing inscription patterns on the ground around him, another around Zhu Long and another around the underworld master, then lined up the 5 scrolls and also drawing an inscription pattern around them.
Nie Li called Yu Yan who was already aware of the situation and asked her not to allow Ming's sparks to dissipate.
Yu Yan wrapped Ming's spark around her while Nie Li said, "Master, it will be quick, see you soon! ", Nie Li pulled celestial energy from the soul arrangement to increase his strength, and with that he generated a pressure on Ming and Zhu Long, killing them both. After that Nie Li took the demon essence that was inside Zhu Long and a few hundred of the Master's spark, threw it into the container as it was necessary for the process.
Then he told those who would be carrying it to be vigilant because after the process started the time would be short and he, Nie Li would not be able to leave until the process was over.
At that moment Nie Li remembered the past, the present and his eyes seemed to be on fire, he entered a different state that his body and soul seemed ethereal, everyone could see that he was there, but no one could feel him there.
It was then that within the recollection of his memories, Yu Yan remembered an ancient tale he heard in distant times, "To be clear, be clear, intangible is your state. There is no glory without sacrifice, that is something beyond the craft. In all of us there is a God and a devil, this is no longer just a tale. The past is a bridge, the Present the source, and the future suffocating. It is necessary to lose yourself, to find yourself and so ethereal you will be. "
A thud was heard as soon as the dagger tips touched the parchment and everyone in the tiny world was able to hear.
Everyone was amazed and dazzled by Nie Li's proficiency, in a few short minutes he finished the process and began to agonize on the ground. It was as if something was punishing him for this, but he remembered the words of the Master of the Underworld "only he who has broken the seal will be able to restore it", suffering was part of the process.
And Nie Li growled loudly, "GO!!!!! "
And everyone picked up their scrolls watching Nie Li squirming on the ground. They flew away as fast as they could.
In a few minutes Duan and Lu Piao returned, they were the fastest as they were closest.
Fifteen minutes passed.
Nie Li was still battling the pain and started to summon her vine in the soul ocean, but she was quickly blocked and not allowed to interfere.
About 10 minutes ago, at the entrance to the black fountain.
"I won't let you go in alone Ning'er, you've been acting strange since we got back, you seem to be lost even though you're awake. I WILL GO WITH YOU! I can't let anything happen to you, Nie Li wouldn't forgive me!" shouted Ye Ziyun to Ning'er.
"And I don't want you to get lost. I wouldn't forgive myself for that! I know the way to go and the way back, it will be faster. " Ning'er replied to Ziyun.
20 minutes after the ritual began.
Nie Li had been agonizing on the ground for several minutes, his condition was deplorable, it was then that... everything stopped and a new bang was heard. Nie Li realized that everyone was finished and smiled, powerless for nothing.
The seal of the tiny world was redone and the portal would close in 10 minutes.
Nie Li motioned for Wei Nan, Zhu Xiangjun, Zhang Ming, Xiao Xue, Lu Piao and Duan Jian to take all the people to the portal.
22 minutes passed.
Du Ze returns.
24 minutes after the beginning of the ritual.
Meanwhile at the entrance of the black fountain. Ziyun was waiting for Ning'er's return and was about to enter. She saw Ning'er's silhouette and her visible tension gradually eased.
It was then that just as Ning'er was about to leave something enveloped her and a very for presence was felt by Ziyun, who quickly transformed into his demon beast and flew off to help Ning'er.
Ning'er was trapped.