The Anarchic Consort

“Baili Jia Jue, can you see that Alsatian?” Helian Wei Wei was certain that His Highness could see what the exorcists could not.

As expected, Baili Jia Jue replied succinctly in a muffled tone, “Yes.”

Helian Wei Wei continued, “Why is the Alsatian emitting a dark aura which seems rather different from the reaper’s aura?”

Baili Jia Jue furrowed his brows as he stared at Helian Wei Wei with a solemn gaze. “You can see the grievance in the Alsatian?”

Helian Wei Wei acknowledged, “Yes. It seems like the dark aura is getting increasingly powerful.”

Baili Jia Jue remained quiet as he continued to look at Helian Wei Wei with his sombre eyes. Is she the reincarnation of Phoenix Girl? Is this why she’s so sensitive toward the dark elements?

“What’s the matter?” When Helian Wei Wei received no response from Baili Jia Jue, she turned to look at him.

“Nothing much,” Baili Jia Jue spoke in an indifferent tone. “In most situations, even exorcists are not able to see that Alsatian unless they have achieved a certain level of cultivation.”

Helian Wei Wei was exhilarated. She gently raised her brows as if she was expecting a compliment from Baili Jia Jue. “Does it mean that I’m extraordinary?”

“Yes.” As Baili Jia Jue watched the smug Helian Wei Wei, his eyes sparkled with happiness, despite the fact that no one else sensed his overwhelming affection toward Helian Wei Wei.

After receiving the praise, Helian Wei Wei recomposed herself. “Is this Alsatian holding grudges against Xuan Bing?” Otherwise, why does it appear extremely bloodthirsty? Moreover, it seems so sorrowful and ready to attack regardlessly…

“You’re right.” Baili Jia Jue twitched the corner of his lips. Wearing a disdainful expression on his beautiful face, he continued, “Dogs are born loyal. Under usual circumstances, they are even willing to sacrifice their lives for their masters. However, Xuan Bing was too brutal toward his pet. Other than torturing it in public, he took away its life essence after its passing. Then, he repeatedly used its soul to practice the Art of Soul Binding, trapping its spirit within the mountain for years. Now, it’s finally gotten a chance to take revenge on Xuan Bing!”

When Baili Jia Jue finished his words, he immediately felt a cool breeze!

“Woof! Woof!”

Everyone heard the unusual yet relentless bark. The deep tone of the bark sent chills down their spines!

“Where does the sound come from?” The exorcists turned to their right as they tried to search for the source of the sound. They appeared extremely perturbed because, according to the Study of Yin and Yang, dogs had psychic powers and their barks indicated the arrival of the evil spirits.

All the ministers stood up with horrified expressions plastered on their faces. Since the start of the competition, the event had gotten increasingly inconceivable.

The dog’s bark resonated across the Great Hall, frightening everyone terribly.

What vicinity is the imperial palace located at?

This is where the Crown Prince stays.

With the tight security, how did this dog appear?

Unless…

Unless it’s a dead dog!

The ministers paled at the thought of it. They huddled together as they studied their surroundings while the deep and eerie bark continuously resounded across the Great Hall. The atmosphere was exceptionally sinister.

Xuan Bing could no longer contain his curiosity and turned to look at his left.

A face was resting on his left shoulder. It was pallor face with a pointed nose and thin lips. As if it had died a long time ago, it carried a chilly temperature.

However, that was not what horrified Xuan Bing. He was petrified because the pallor face appeared exactly the same as his!

Xuan Bing took a step back and his eyes were filled with dread, scaring the audience as well!

“Stand fast!” Zongzheng Wen Ren yelled outside the perimeter. “What you are seeing isn’t real. Stop moving around or you’ll ruin the entire formation!”

At this moment, Xuan Bing came to his senses. He straightened up and flexed his fingers. Before long, he was surrounded by the yellow runes again. However, this time, the runes were not glowing like before.

When he heard the first bark, Xuan Bing knew that he was in danger as he was no longer under the protection of the spiritual glow.

The Alsatian, which was covered in blood, was no longer hiding in the corner. It took a step forward in spite of its one lame leg. It stared at Xuan Bing with its bloodshot eyes before it pounced on Xuan Bing and tore him up with its sharp teeth!

Xuan Bing cursed under my breath before he kicked the Alsatian back. He raised his hand and was ready to recite incantation!

Helian Wei Wei recognized the deadly incantation that was used to destroy the targeted souls.

The Alsatian continued to stare at Xuan Bing with its crimson eyes that were filled with indescribable emotions.

Helian Wei Wei knew that this Alsatian was here to take revenge on Xuan Bing. However, if it was not for the Alsatian’s whining, the reaper on Xuan Bing’s left would have already broken the formation and took away his soul!

It seemed like animals were always more grateful than the humans.

Knowing that Xuan Bing raised it, it repaid his kindness before it took revenge on him.

The Alsatian still carried some empathy.

Yet, Xuan Bing’s only goal was to wipe the Alsatian off the face of the earth.

Otherwise, he would not have applied the most lethal spell in the Art of Exorcism, the Yin Yang incantation!

Helian Wei Wei looked into the Alsatian’s eyes and was disheartened. Then, she raised her palms and gathered her aura before she yelled, “Break!”

Helian Wei Wei’s spiritual aura was evidently stronger than Xuan Bing’s.

With Helian Wei Wei’s succinct command, the Yin Yang incantation lost its supposed spiritual power.

The Alsatian, which was initially trapped, revealed its sharp teeth once again and sunk its teeth into Xuan Bing’s neck!

The yellow runes fell onto the ground. Overwhelmed by excruciating pain, Xuan Bing knitted his brows. The next second, horror was written over his face like never before. He could feel a gust of wind that came along with the machete in the reaper’s hand as the reaper slowly approached him.

At this moment, Zongzheng Wen Ren flashed past. His plain white fur coat fluttered as he blocked in front of Xuan Bing with a wooden sword in his hand. The yellow runes levitated in the air again and protected Xuan Bing with a brighter glow.

At this instant, the reaper and the Alsatian retreated in synchrony.

Unfortunately, Zongzheng Wen Ren could not see the Alsatian but only the reaper.

Xuan Bing’s pupils contracted out of shock. After a while, he recomposed himself and greeted, “Your Highness.”

“Get up,” Zongzheng Wen Ren spoke with an icy tone.

Knowing that he had blown things out of proportion, Xuan Bing cupped his hand around his injured neck as he stood up. There was no physical cut on his neck, but it was stained by the dark aura. Besides feeling guilty, Xuan Bing was infuriated.

He had cast the Yin Yang incantation. Yet, the Alsatian was able to counter his attack!

Unbeknownst to Xuan Bing, the Alsatian was not the one that countered his attack. Instead, it was the silent Helian Wei Wei who had been standing in the corner all this time.

Now, the Alsatian had returned to its originally invisible form and was only visible to Helian Wei Wei and Baili Jia Jue.

In the dark, the Alsatian limped toward Helian Wei Wei with its injured left foot. Then, it got down on its knees.

Although Helian Wei Wei did not understand the dog’s language, she knew that this dog was grateful for her help. Helian Wei Wei figured that since she knew the Art of Yin and Yang, she should probably help the Alsatian’s soul to rest in peace.

Unexpectedly, the Alsatian shook its head before it stood unyieldingly before Helian Wei Wei, as though it had sworn to protect her…