The instant the formation shattered, it was like a brilliant fireworks display blooming, emitting powerful energy fluctuations.
“Now I can release the soul inside.”
Chen Ping thought, his eyes revealing anticipation and excitement.
He began trying to control the jade pendant, releasing the soul within it.
Soon, a faint soul light drifted out from the jade pendant, condensing in the air into a blurry human figure.
That soul light was like a candle flame in the wind, flickering and on the verge of extinguishing, as if it might dissipate at any moment.
“This is…”
Chen Ping said with a frown, his eyes showing doubt and concern.
He could feel that this soul was extremely weak, seeming as if it might scatter into the air at any time.
“It seems this soul has been sealed for a very long time, with much of its soul power lost.” Chen Ping thought, his eyes revealing worry.
He knew well that a soul like this, if not restored promptly, might vanish forever from the world.
He began circulating the immortal energy in his body, injecting it into the soul, trying to help it regain strength.
That immortal energy was like warm sunlight, shining on the weak soul, letting it feel a trace of vitality.
With Chen Ping’s help, the soul’s glow gradually brightened. That glow was like the bright moon in the night sky, growing brighter and clearer.
Soon, the blurry human figure became distinct.
“Lin… Patriarch Lin?” Chen Ping was full of surprise, his eyes showing an incredulous expression.
He recognised this figure as Lin Yun’er’s father, Patriarch Lin.
Chen Ping did not understand. Hadn’t Patriarch Lin’s soul been absorbed by him?
How could it appear from this jade pendant?
Suddenly, Chen Ping seemed to think of something and looked towards the Da Luo Jin Dian.
It must be that he had absorbed Patriarch Lin’s soul, but due to using the power from the Da Luo Jin Dian to open the jade pendant, Patriarch Lin’s soul had reappeared.
Thinking of this, Chen Ping was very excited. After all, Lin Yun’er had treated them well. This could allow Patriarch Lin’s soul to return to its place, and Chen Ping could feel more at ease.
Patriarch Lin slowly opened his eyes, looking at Chen Ping with eyes full of confusion.
That confused gaze seemed to ask: “Who are you? Why am I here?”
“You are… who are you?” Patriarch Lin asked. His voice was weak and hoarse, as if coming from a distant place.
“I am Chen Ping, a friend of your daughter.”
Chen Ping said. His voice was gentle and kind, trying to let Patriarch Lin feel his goodwill.
“Yun’er? My daughter?” A trace of bewilderment flashed in Patriarch Lin’s eyes. That bewildered gaze seemed to be recalling something.
“Yes, Miss Lin has been worried about you all along.”
Chen Ping said, his eyes revealing sincerity and concern.
A trace of pain flashed in Patriarch Lin’s eyes: “I… what has happened to me? I remember going to attend the altar lecture of the Six Halls, and then…”
His brows furrowed tightly, as if struggling to recall that hazy memory.
“Patriarch Lin, do not think too much. You were targeted by the people of the Six Halls, who collected your soul and sealed it in this jade pendant.”
Chen Ping said.
Chen Ping feared that if Patriarch Lin remembered, and recalled the scene at the altar lecture, knowing that he had absorbed his soul, it would be somewhat awkward.
Patriarch Lin suddenly understood: “So that’s it. No wonder I felt like I had a nightmare.”
His eyes revealed relief and gratitude.
“Now you are free. You can return to your body.”
Chen Ping said, his voice carrying encouragement and expectation.
Patriarch Lin nodded: “Thank you, young man.”
Chen Ping released Patriarch Lin’s soul from his sea of consciousness.
As soon as it was released, Patriarch Lin’s soul turned into a streak of flowing light, flying towards the room.
That flowing light was like a meteor in the night sky, tracing a beautiful arc.
