Chapter 421: A Risk Worth Taking
Meng Po's sudden appearance took Ye Tian and the others by surprise. After all, they had been searching for her for a long time, yet she had never shown herself. Now, she had come to them of her own accord.
"Meng Po, where have you been all this time?" Ye Tian asked with a hint of confusion.
"Nowhere special, just wandering around. You just never happened to run into me. So, how's it going? Have you managed to break Houyi's memory seal?"
"Sigh… No, the Jade Emperor said he could help me break the seal, but under one condition—once I remember where the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow is, I must hand it over to him."
"You didn't agree, did you?"
"Of course not! I have an unbreakable connection with that bow. How could I just give it away because he wants it?"
Ye Tian felt he was absolutely right. The Sun-Shooting Divine Bow and Houyi were closely connected. Even though Houyi had forgotten the bow, the bond between them remained.
"Meng Po, the reason we came to you is to ask—aside from the Jade Emperor, is there anyone else who can break the memory seal in Houyi's mind?"
"There is one other way, but it's extremely difficult and dangerous. If you're willing to take the risk, there might be a chance to unlock his memories."
"A risk?"
"Yes. If you don't want to rely on the Jade Emperor, this is the only option. However, it's incredibly dangerous. If you fail, you might lose your life."
Ye Tian wasn't afraid of taking risks. If it meant getting what he wanted, he was willing to do whatever it took. As the saying goes, fortune favors the bold—if he didn't take risks, how could he obtain what he truly desired?
"I've made up my mind. If there's even a chance, I'll take it. Tell me what to do!"
"The method involves entering Houyi's memory space and tearing down the seal inside. However, there is a guardian beast in his memory space, and it's incredibly powerful. If you enter and can't defeat it, you may never leave alive."
"That doesn't matter. Let me try!"
"Are you certain? This is extremely dangerous."
"No matter how dangerous it is, I must try. Meng Po, send me into his memory space now!"
"Alright. Let's find a quiet place, and I'll perform the spell."
They entered a room at the inn. Ye Tian and Houyi sat on the bed while Meng Po stood beside them, chanting an incantation. A moment later, Ye Tian's consciousness detached from his body and entered Houyi's memory space.
Once inside, Ye Tian was astounded by how vast the memory space was—it was like an entire world.
High above, a towering mountain loomed. A yellow talisman was affixed to its surface. Ye Tian immediately understood that this was the memory seal.
If he could tear it off, Houyi's memories would be restored.
Just as he took his first step toward the mountain, a fiery-red figure suddenly blocked his way. Looking closely, he realized—it was a qilin!
"A guardian beast… and it turns out to be a qilin? This is unexpected."
"Qilin, step aside. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless."
"You overestimate yourself! Do you know where you are? This is my domain! Here, I am invincible. You want me to move aside? Are you joking, or just desperate for attention?"
Ye Tian wasn't here to seek attention. His goal was clear—to break the seal. He hadn't expected to face such a powerful guardian beast.
"Leave now, foolish human. You are not welcome here."
"I will never give up on my goal. If I have to fight you, so be it!"
"You? Challenge me?"
"That's right. Just me!"
Ye Tian stared at the qilin. So what if this was its domain?
"Very well, insolent human. Since you insist, I will teach you a lesson!"
The qilin's body suddenly expanded several times over, flames erupting from its form. With a fierce laugh, it spat a blast of fire toward Ye Tian.
"Haha! Foolish human, I'll give you one last chance. Leave, or die!"
"Enough talk—bring it on!"
Ye Tian charged forward. The qilin unleashed a torrent of flames, roaring toward him.
"Boom!"
A deafening explosion shook the space. Ye Tian barely dodged in time.
"So hot!"
The scorching heat was unbearable. The qilin's attack was far stronger than he had anticipated.
"So, this is Houyi's memory space… The qilin's strength here is terrifying. This entire space enhances its power, while I can't even fight at full strength."
"Explosive Slash!"
Ye Tian refused to back down. As long as there was the slightest chance, he would seize it. His sword slashed forward, sending a devastating wave of energy toward the qilin.
"Hmph! Useless. In this space, I am king! No matter how strong your attack is, I can blow it away with a single breath!"
The qilin let out a cold laugh.
Ye Tian's powerful strike—one capable of splitting the void—was effortlessly neutralized. In this space, his attacks held no power.
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