"Yes, indeed. Given her current state, not only the Judicator but even the upcoming palaces will be a problem," Afu said.
"So right now, you're the only one who can help her," Ink Seal said. Then he added, "I’m counting on you, Afu."
I could roughly understand what they meant; it was simply that this girl named Afu could assist me. However, I couldn't help but feel a bit uncomfortable with how formally Ink Seal was relying on her. This made my stance between friend and foe waver once again.
"Ink Seal, this is so unlike you..." Afu's voice weakened further, sounding somewhat disappointed.
"Afu, don't misunderstand my brother. Hehe, right now our survival depends on her; we have to give it our all," Purple Seal said.
At this point, I chose to largely ignore Purple Seal's words.
"I'm afraid I can't be of much help," Afu sighed, her expression very sincere.
"Why not?" Purple Seal asked.
"Can't you do anything either?" Ink Seal inquired.
"If I'm not mistaken, you still have your Second Avatar. Although you're currently in Necromancer State, that Second Avatar still exists," Afu said to me.
"Second Avatar..." I pondered.
"That's right. Your Second Avatar is hesitant and violent; after all, it is also a part of your body. I'm sorry, everyone, but I'm powerless."
"Afu, I understand what you mean, but if we take advantage of this Necromancer State to—" Ink Seal began.
"No, that's impossible! It's too risky!" Afu exclaimed, her eyes wide as she shook her head.
"Nothing is impossible; moreover—" Ink Seal continued.
"Moreover, she is a miracle in herself, with luck beyond measure," Purple Seal said with a smirk.
"I believe in her," Ink Seal nodded.
Afu looked at the two brothers' unified and determined expressions, sighed helplessly, and then turned to me with a rather complex gaze.
I was completely confused; although they were discussing me, I had no idea what they were talking about.
"Can you really do it?" Afu asked softly.
Me? Do what? I felt that Afu was more concerned about herself.
"Right now, we can only give it a try. And I believe this is also the purpose of the Grim Reaper guiding her here," Ink Seal said.
"Xi Meng, let me ask you, the process ahead will be very painful, but it will also be a transformation for you. Are you afraid?" Ink Seal asked.
"Heh, after everything I've been through to get here, what else could I be afraid of?"
I was very clear that they were considering me from every angle; how could I possibly be afraid at this moment? Besides, my time was running out.
"Very well, we will protect you," Ink Seal said.
Purple Seal nodded slightly, his expression serious and no longer showing disdain towards me as before.
"Don't take this lightly; what you need to do next is to merge the two avatars into one," Afu said.
"What?! I suffered so much to refine the Second Avatar, and now I have to merge them?"
"That's right, merge them. But it's not about giving up one of the avatars; it's about controlling them better."
"It's impossible! One body has Pure Sound, and the other has Nether Energy. How could they possibly merge? This is ridiculous!"
"So now there is an opportunity; with your Necromancer State, you can completely merge. This is no joke; such an opportunity is something others wouldn't even dare to imagine, yet you have achieved it all," Ink Seal said.
"Don't get too excited; this does come with significant risks. Let me explain it clearly to you, and then you can decide whether to proceed with the merger, is that okay?" Afu asked.
Sighing, I nodded. Refusing this would indeed be ungrateful... But can I really trust them? What if this is just another trap?
"You have two inner elixirs, and now, because of your Undead body, they are hidden deep within you. Your understanding of the Undead body is not profound; it is like the universe—vast yet empty. Fortunately, I can help you find them," Afu said.
"And then what? How do we merge them?"
"Don't rush; it's difficult but not without hope."
"Because of the enormity of the Undead body, it can completely absorb both inner elixirs, and you won't have to worry about your body exploding. What I mean by merging is not combining the two inner elixirs but allowing them to coexist harmoniously within the same body."
"Of course, you will end up with a perfect body that combines all the advantages of the previous two bodies," Afu said.
"It sounds great when you say it, but one possesses divine power while the other has underworld power. How can Soul Energy and Nether Energy coexist? I mean, what about Bone Flute and Horn Flute? What will happen to Underworld Beast?"
"Use them as needed; the new you will embody purity and rationality. Moreover, your body will automatically adjust itself—if Soul Energy runs out, Nether Energy will supplement it, and if Nether Energy runs out, you can use Soul Energy. Remember, this means your abilities are inexhaustible," Afu said.
God, this sounds too perfect.
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