"—— What to do?"
At this moment, the state of Ah Jun himself, who was outside the spiritual realm, had begun to become unstable from nature. It looked like he was having a nightmare. Sweat beads were flowing down his cheeks, and some strange black energy began to seep out of his body.
This mirrored Ah Juns childhood struggles with emotional breakdowns. Though unaware of the truth, the Holy Maidens could sense the situation had reached a critical point, with a full-scale confrontation inevitable. At that pivotal moment, she glimpsed through the magical mirror the... that would unfold in the next instant.
Although the boy seemed to have done something dangerous, the saint knew it was human nature. If she had been in her own situation, she might have made the same decision as Ah Jun. After all, without her impulsive action at that moment, there might have been no such dilemma. What was most important now was how to help the boy out of trouble.
After a moments hesitation, the girl followed the Sacred Beasts instructions. She switched hands, placing one directly on Ah Juns shoulder. Though this marked her first intimate contact with a boy, she didnt dwell on it. Instead, she gripped the glowing Black Tortoise Tear with her other hand and closed her eyes to activate her transformation mode.
Meanwhile, in the Heart Realm, Ah Jun watched as the black mist before him gradually transformed into the silhouette of a monstrous being, radiating an oppressive aura——Meanwhile, the gemstones nearby, eroded by the dark mist, began to emit an alluring glow—a gravitational pull that children find hard to resist.
Then, the black fog monster, with its red eyes, stared at Ah Jun. The extremely strange form made Ah Jun unable to quickly determine what his opponent was, and he knew that a strong sense of danger reached his heart.
Of course, this strange thing didnt stay idle for long. After a short while, it began to have an idea and launched an attack on Ah Jun. A sphere of energy enveloped in black mist started charging towards the child——moving swiftly and rapidly. Ah Jun didnt know where to dodge, as he seemed to have no way to resist except to flee.
And just as the energy ball was about to approach him, suddenly, a familiar figure appeared in front of Ah Jun. It was the Holy Maiden——Hmm, she came in too?
At this critical moment, the girl broke all her principles. Though it appeared she was aiding Ah Jun to fulfill her mission, she harbored her own agenda. The familiar Absolute Defense mechanism then activated once more, protecting the boy while the Holy Maiden stood resolutely before him, deflecting the incoming assault.
But this time, the enemy seemed to be harder to deal with than the birdman.
Then, the black fog monster launched a series of attacks. Although the boundary knot of the Nangong clan was the best in the five counties, there was almost no power to break it—— just like the hardest shield, only the sharpest spear could break the ice.
This time, however, the girl was struggling to defend herself——Ah Jun looked closely. What? The holy womans usual artifact was not in sight.
He looked up at the girl with surprise, feeling both touched and ashamed, not only because of his own willfulness, but also because he was powerless to do so.
"You can try!"
As the Holy Maiden sensed something amiss, she battled an overwhelming force she had never encountered before while reminding the boy——that her power as a Guardian Envoy was far greater. However, with the boys mental state lacking the blessing of the Black Tortoise Tears, his actual power output was only half of its original potential.
Of course, there was also the reason that the unknown force in front of him could not be interpreted, which was more difficult to deal with than imagined—— and this also made the saint unable to understand why the backlash of this person was so exaggerated, what was lurking in his body?
"but..."
However, when it came to the girls suggestion, Ah Jun seemed somewhat hesitant. The Holy Maidens words surprisingly aligned with his own thoughts, defying common sense. Perhaps due to their interconnected powers, the girl could reasonably read his mind——but never prying. There remained a fine line to tread between understanding and overstepping.
"—— But, in my case, Im afraid even the Fungus Seal... cant be opened."
Thinking back to the past, Ah Juns heart was still full of contradictions. After all, the previous countless failures and blows, like the just memory, began to resurface and hit his heart... He did not know whether he could succeed, but he had the impulse to try.
"You can!"
At this moment, the girl who was fighting in front of Ah Jun once again gave the boy firm encouragement. Her words were concise yet powerful——Thus, Ah Jun gradually found confidence and it kept growing. Additionally, he recalled the words the Holy Maiden had mentioned before... Here, unlike in reality, there would be no physical constraints.
——Well, yes, now that Im in my own mental state, then MY territory is in my own hands, and many of the impossible possibilities are likely to be possible here.
"Um!"
After all the emotional turmoil shed been through, the girl now stood before her companions, bearing immense pressure from her reckless actions. Ah Jun made a quick decision to give himself a chance... He wanted to turn things around and address the problems and crises stemming from his impulsiveness.
However, in this situation, specialized weapons and hidden projectiles are impossible to use. This means he must resort to spells to launch his counterattack. Unfortunately, due to the unique circumstances, he has not yet mastered any spells, even though he knows them–theyve never been used.
In a hurry, Ah Jun suddenly remembered the special magic of White Tiger County. Unlike the array—— and secret art, this method can be directly applied.
He looked determined and quickly devised a plan. He chose one of the single arrays in the combined array, which had been demonstrated by the eldest sister before him, and it was also the strongest defensive array: Star Pole!
However, without the support staff, even this single array is extremely energy consuming, which Ah Jun knows well, but there is no better choice now.
—— As the old saying goes, if disaster is, then blessing depends on it... Well, this time his attempt, unexpectedly, actually succeeded.
Then, in the reflection of the protective layer, the Saintess saw the boys forehead begin to flash. As a guardian, the unique light was dazzling and steady, presenting a faint silver glow, extremely pure——And at this moment, Ah Jun also felt that his long-sealed talent was resonating with the true qi.
This thrilled Ah Jun. Though hed previously struggled with basic techniques, now hed successfully activated the Fung Xian Seal with remarkable ease. With this breakthrough, he was finally ready to cast the array. As he chanted the ritual incantations with focused concentration, he mimicked his senior sisters posture while energy surged through him like pent-up emotions finally being released.
""
When Ah Jun completed his mantra recitation and chanted the arrays name, a powerful energy surge began to erupt from his body. He immediately followed the ritual steps to form the Immortal Seal, adjusted his stance, and raised his hands in a supportive position. The condensed energy gradually transformed into shimmering electric currents, swiftly weaving a new protective barrier that steadily closed in toward the boundary formation.
Seeing this, the saint girl looked calm and seemed not surprised, but showed a slight expression of surprise—— At this moment, she felt an extremely powerful force, which was unexpected, but it was so explosive.
With these dual protections in place, they should stand a better chance of turning the tide. But Ah Jun wasnt content with just that. Having studied diligently since childhood, he had built an exceptionally comprehensive theoretical foundation despite modest academic achievements. Moreover, the wisdom of "1+1> 2" had been imparted to him by his elders.
If the abilities of the guardians are properly matched and combined, they can give rise to countless changes and exert greater power——And now Ah Jun is like a caged bird who wants to try more possibilities.
However, in the Holy Maidens view, this carries significant risks—— Therefore, their ideas might not align. Of course, as a Holy Maiden, she understands these principles, but given the capabilities of the Nangong clan, such methods are generally unnecessary.
But he did not take these into account, including the opinion of the saintess, and proceeded directly to the step of attribute compatibility—— Then the formation began to approach the saintesss protective layer slowly until it merged into one.
After all, Ah Jun had too many reasons to take this step. He not only wanted to buy more time for the saintess to preserve her strength, but also, as a boy, he should shoulder the burden now, because it was his own mess.
At this time, the saint was also able to sense and understand the boys insistence, chose to work quietly and cooperate closely with him, because, in the current situation, more time is needed to wait for the arrival of opportunities.
The shimmering current wound its way across the frost, wrapping around the entire barrier like a cloak, providing excellent protection——Just moments ago, the barriers protective layer had developed subtle cracks under the monsters impact.
Now, with the support of the new energy, the crack was quickly repaired, and then a new joint spell stepped in to protect the two children.
Arjun was also willing to stand beside the saintess, supporting his hands and reminding her that she could rest for a while and leave him here.
The look in his eyes was sincere and full of trust——For the Saintess, who had never encountered such a situation before, this person made her feel at ease. Therefore, she rationally chose to cooperate, hoping to buy more time to wait for the right moment——At this point, Ah Jun raised another question... and the Saintesss answer was: Wait!
"—— So what do we do next?"
After tasting the taste of power, Ah Jun began to think of a plan, but he could only consult with the Holy Maiden, because he knew nothing about the current situation.
"Wait!"