Suzie Han grasped the spectral form of Ariel, now devoid of flesh, leaving only a skeletal frame and the fiery essence of her soul.
She clutched the skeletal remains of Ariel, who valiantly strove to rise, unfazed by the noxious mud staining her pristine gown or the foul muck that splattered against her arms.
Suzi Han remained proud and resolute, her spirit unyielding, believing herself to be an immensely powerful being.
No amount of filth could tarnish her body or soul.
In this moment, Suzi Han understood that Ariel's struggle to escape the meer, akin to a valiant warrior, was the true essence of Ariel, the Ariel who could be saved.
With Suzi Han's aid, the bony form soon emerged entirely from the muck.
the skull, cervical vertebrae, thoracic vertebrae, sternum, ribs, lumbar vertebrae, sacrum, pelvis, femur, patella, tibia, and fibula.
All parts intact and complete.
Flames flickered at the heart of the skeletal frame, gradually transforming into Ariel's visage with cascading hair, steadfast eyes, and beauty that did not diminish her spirit.
The entire dreamscape shattered.
Ariel gazed at the divine figure before her in silence.
Yet through their shared souls, Suzie Han sensed that Ariel's emotions transcended mere gratitude.
It was a profound recognition of kinship, akin to discovering a kindred spirit who comprehended her essence.
It was as if Sue Xihon had utterly conquered the depths of her soul.
This sentiment was difficult to articulate in words.
Yet in that moment, Sue Xihan understood.
Ariel performed a most intricate and respectful nightly gesture.
This was the oath of feelalty, a tribute she had offered countless times before.
Yet none could compare to the overwhelming sensation it evoked within Sue Xi Hon at that moment.
The dream shattered, but Suzi Hon's consciousness remained tethered.
Before her, Ariel's spirit lingered, and the echoes of Ariel's experiences unfolded like silhouettes encircling them.
In a fleeting instant, Suzie Han beheld the entirety of Ariel's journey as Ariel's heart laid bare, freely showcasing all her memories, both joyous and sorrowful, from past lives to the present.
Every recollection she cherished, and those she had forgotten, blossomed before Suzie Han.
This was the most profound imprint of loyalty, akin to the highest form of a master servant contract, or perhaps a supreme oath of allegiance.
From this moment forth, she transformed into Sue Xi Hon's devoted servant, surrendering her entire being, both soul and body, into Sue Xihan's dominion.
Unlike the passive mark of the Little Mermaid, Ariel was active in her devotion, inscribing Sue Xihan's divine seal upon her yet to be formed divinity, embedding it within her soul.
If Ariel's previous loyalty to Sue Xihon resembled a mere job change, akin to contractual employment, this was an authentic offering of herself without monetary exchange.
I vow before my soul's demise.
I shall wholly belong to you, my deity, my sovereign.
Your will shall be my will.
Susie Han was deeply moved by this sincerity and clasped Ariel's hand in response to her allegiance.
Ah, I too shall partake," called out a member of the enforcement team.
The arriving enforcers could not resist the allure of the abyssal offspring.
They jostled amongst themselves, eager to seize the abyssal creature and indulge.
The already dimminionive abyssal offspring proved insufficient for the multitude of fairies.
In the fairy culture, consumption reigned supreme as they adhere to a philosophy that placed food above all, a society of discerning gourmets.
Now they transformed into gluttonous beings devoid of decorum, clamoring to claim the dark mist enveloping the abyssal offspring.
Soon the mist-like substance was entirely consumed, leaving only a black core behind.
The core struggled to generate more mist, but could not keep pace with the fair's veracity.
It seemed that for every fragment it produced, another was swiftly snatched away.
Ultimately, a sharp crack resounded as the core fractured, and the fairies each claimed their share of the shattered abyssal offspring s essence, bringing the frenzy to a close.
Gray, wideeyed, could only watch the fairies in a stouper, unable to do anything but salivate.
Having feasted on the abyssal creature, the delighted fairies entered a state of exhilaration.
Their camaraderie evident as they clasped claws devoid of the earlier squabbbling.
They sang and danced beneath the tranquil night sky.
Their realry resonating loudly.
Bachi, who had always shied away from singing, let go of her inhibitions and sang with abandon.
A melody soared over the sacred mountain.
The high notes echoing beyond measure, perhaps even reaching E6, shattering the glass of the enforcement bureau in the process.
The clamor of the enforcement team soon roused many nearby dwelling sprites.
Numerous sprites residing close to the enforcement team gazed in terror at the shattered glass.
A myriad of alarmed complaints flooded in.
Yet the enforcement team remained immersed in their revalries.
Ling air Chong upon receiving the news was jolted from slumber.
He sprang from his bed and leapt from his second floor after throwing open the window.
Chapter 174.
The lantern cat and aerial ling piloted the psychic hover car at full throttle.
Charging into the heart of Mingju City enforcement team.
Observing the chaotic little sprites flitting about in the dead of night, he shouted silence, he plunged into a throng of reing sprites.
And with his abundant marshall virtue, he subdued those who had forsaken their duties to frolic and sing.
At such an hour, the lantern cat extricated herself from Lotashi's dreamscape, gasping for breath.
She had finally emerged.
If she had lingered any longer, her innate talent as a water spirit cat would have diminished to that of a mere mosquito cat.
Her dear sister had indeed been overly cautious, crafting a dreamscape that was a labyrinth of twists and turns, with her true spirit lurking like a game of hideand seek within.
Fortunately, the lantern cat's innate sense of direction guided her through the maze.
And after patiently circling a few times, she managed to locate Lotashi hidden deep within.
As she led Lotashi out of the labyrinth and dream, the entire dark alaw awakened.
The strength and majesty of the Hunga people filled the lantern cat with growing admiration.
Upon awakening, the beings initially felt joy akin to the relief of having survived a near-death experience.
However, this was soon overshadowed by sorrow.
As the gods mourned their lost kin, many familiar faces having vanished into the abyss of invasion.
An atmosphere of melancholy enveloped the surroundings.
Lu Sui counted her little wooden spirits among the crowd, her heart aching as she realized how many had gone missing.
At that moment, she was nearly overwhelmed, barely managing to protect a handful of her closer kin.
Those on the periphery, less clever, weaker in strength, or simply unlucky, had been lost in that world, where the end of days awaited them.
As a result, Lu Sui had lost twothirds of her most valuable kin.
It was worth noting that those she could muster for battle were the most loyal and powerful among her followers.
Even a few losses in past wars had caused her considerable distress, Suzie Han furrowed her brow in silence, choosing to send a message to the lantern cat.
In the midst of the collective sorrow, she quietly retreated to the temple on the dark al to process her emotions.
Her emotional value had not plummeted entirely.
Despite a significant drop, she still retained several thousand.
Remaining here could easily backfire.
In such a scenario, she could not allow her emotions to dictate her actions.
Nor could she simply cry out in despair, blaming others for their lack of strength.
She could not resort to playing music to uplift everyone, sharing her joy in an overly arrogant and unfeilling manner.
Aalanki followed Suzi Han as she departed.
The Little Mermaid's heart and mind were filled with images of the divine lord.
Ariel gathered the remaining kin, urging the skeletal figures to compose themselves and prepare to follow their god's direction.
The lantern cat approached Ariel, intending to speak, but was met with a gaze of indifference.
A wave of guilt surged within her, recalling the moment she had failed to rescue sister Ariel in the dream.
Memories of that meer flooded back to her, filled with a malice of humanity, she once inadvertently uttered inappropriate remarks in jest.
While engrossed in games, she would tease her card companions, coaxing them into uttering nonsensical phrases.
She embodied sheer malevolence.
Unbeknownst to her, those casual gests and trend following quips amidst a multitude of influences could inflict profound harm upon the victims.
When she recognized her missteps and bravely sought to rescue Sister Ariel, she was simultaneously engaged in a deep introspection of her own soul.
Grasping Sister Ariel's hand, the mud that clung to her made her uncomfortable.
Yet she persevered, believing that if she could endure just a little longer, her sister would emerge from the mire of malice.
She bore the foulest of remarks, tolerating injuries that were not physical, enduring the sensation akin to being coated in a sticky, unpleasant substance.
When she was finally extricated, she wretched for what felt like an eternity.
Would sister Ariel Escold, indifferent gaze, be a reflection of her disappointment, a reproach for not holding on longer? Confronted with the girl s expression of grievance and guilt, her hesitance to speak was instantly understood by Ariel.