Liu Erlong was trapped in the 'Eternal' illusion.
For this illusion, Li Yu didn't make too many changes. He only added some events before Yu Xiaogang met Liu Erlong.
For instance, the things that happened with Bibi Dong...
Bibi Dong experiences...
How she chose to cowardly escape when she needed companionship the most...
And then, how she seamlessly joined Liu Erlong and Flanders in their adventures...
The past memories came one after another.
When the wedding came, Liu Erlong's true identity was revealed, and her cousin status caused Yu Xiaogang to flee once again.
No responsibility, cowardice always showing.
However...
In this illusion, there were also Li Yu private touches.
Although he didn't directly explain them, he made Liu Erlong subconsciously question...
Wasn't Yu Xiaogang supposed to be the world's greatest expert on Martial Souls, with unbeatable theories?
Then why couldn't he see that both his [Three Cannonballs] and her [Fire Dragon] were derived from the [Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex] mutation?
Was it intentional?
Was it because he was incompetent, just for show?
Or did he know everything, yet still pretend not to, even walking her into the bridal chamber?
If her identity had never been revealed, would Yu Xiaogang have just continued to pretend and enjoy everything she offered, unwilling to face the reality?
Cowardice!
Cowardice!
Disgusting, hateful!
The scenes of the past turned into mirrors that spun around Liu Erlong, trapping her tightly and pushing her further into despair.
She felt unworthy of herself and of Bibi Dong, the current Supreme Pontiff of the Spirit Hall!
Why?
Why did they have to encounter such a man, so no responsibility?
She had tolerated all his cowardice, and what did she get in return?
More accusations, more shamelessness!
It was as if he believed he was the center of the world!
Liu Erlong's mind flashed with the image of Dai Mubai. "Sure enough, you get the kind of students you deserve!"
Flames ignited within her, and her [Fire Dragon] was also fueled by her emotions, beginning to unleash its power.
"I should have woken up sooner!"
Liu Erlong softly spoke.
In the next moment, the flames around her became even fiercer, and the aura she exuded suddenly changed in an instant.
Level 77!
With the knot in her heart broken and her thoughts clear, she discarded her past, "unworthy" self, and thus, her first gift after her rebirth came.
Her soul power broke through to level 77!
And this was just another starting point for her.
"Thank you!"
At that moment, Liu Erlong turned and looked at Li Yu, who had already arrived at the scene.
After deeply engraving Li Yu face into her memory, she bowed deeply to him.
She didn't rise immediately.
Li Yu quietly accepted the bow, then stepped forward to help her up.
Liu Erlong, with tears in her eyes, looked at Li Yu face.
But Li Yu said nothing, and the next moment, the illusion dissolved.
Since Liu Erlong had already seen through everything, the illusion no longer served any purpose.
Of course...
Li Yu didn't have any intentions of getting involved with Liu Erlong.
Wasn't Qian Renxue more charming?
Then, returning to reality.
Yu Xiaogang was still kneeling.
Flanders was completely charred, his aura weak, with [Thunder Spirit] hovering beside him like a jailer.
Zhao Wuji had already been dealt with by [Thorn Dragon]. His body was nearly destroyed, his skin torn by 'Space Thorns,' and he too was in a weakened state.
[Thorn Dragon] had already dispelled its 'Space Thorn Domain' and, like [Thunder Spirit], stood guard over Zhao Wuji.
After the 'Eternal' faded away, Li Yu consciousness naturally returned.
He glanced at the two waiting for their punishment, but merely continued tapping the armrest with his right hand.
He wanted to see what Liu Erlong would do.
Yu Xiaogang body trembled, his face still full of pain.
At that moment, he suddenly felt the pressure on him vanish.
So, he slowly raised his head, wanting to see if Li Yu had left.
But the moment he raised his head, he saw Li Yu emotionless face.
He trembled and quickly lowered his head.
Liu Erlong, now fully aware, saw Yu Xiaogang actions clearly.
But in her eyes, there was no ripple.
A single thought of demon or god.
Sever the obsession, and the path is clear.
Tap tap tap!
She walked up to Yu Xiaogang, her steps slow as she gently placed her hand on his shoulder.
Yu Xiaogang, inhaling the scent that lingered at his nose, and feeling the warmth on his shoulder, instinctively realized who was close.
"Er Long?"
He asked with hesitation, slowly speaking, "That... that devil, he... he left, didn't he?"
Li Yu lips curled up in a slight smile, and 'Folding Shadow' activated.
"It's fine now."
Liu Erlong spoke gently, not answering Yu Xiaogang question.
She firmly but gently helped him up, tidying his messy clothes.
She even wiped away the tear stains at the corner of his eyes and the dirt on his face.
"Er Long, I was wrong. I'll never shout at you again, I'll give you everything to make you happy!"
As Yu Xiaogang stood up, he saw that the room had returned to normal. Flanders, Zhao Wuji, and that devil were all gone.
The terror in his heart dissipated.
Reason returned, and he realized how important Liu Erlong was to him!
But...
A thought began to sprout in his mind...
Why had that devil suddenly left? He could have killed everyone!
Flanders and Zhao Wuji were no match for him, and Liu Erlong couldn't possibly be either!
Could it be...
His pupils shrank, and Bibi Dong experiences flashed in his mind. But this time, Liu Erlong had become the new protagonist!
His gaze immediately changed.
Liu Erlong's warmth and care now appeared to him as dirty guilt after degradation!
But...
He quickly hid the disgust in his eyes.
After this, he realized the importance of power!
Since he couldn't gain such strength on his own, he could only seek it externally!
Liu Erlong was a good choice.
Her talent and strength were exceptional, and more importantly, she was wholeheartedly devoted to him!
Thus, he endured the disgust in his heart and spoke with sincere apologies to Liu Erlong, full of sincerity.
But inwardly, he cursed her as a "whore."
It was then that Liu Erlong, who had been quietly listening, suddenly spoke up: "You were wrong? So how are you going to show me your apology?"
"Uh…"
Yu Xiaogang froze upon hearing this.
He didn't believe he was wrong; what he had just said was merely to make Liu Erlong even more devoted to him.
But why had Liu Erlong suddenly become so serious?
Yu Xiaogang was confused, but instinctively, he said, "I'll give you everything. As long as you're happy, you can have anything I have!"
"Oh?"
Liu Erlong raised an eyebrow, then seemed to smile, "Good!"
Poof!
A flash of fire appeared, and Yu Xiaogang froze, instinctively looking down.
The pain of severing the root struck his mind only as he lowered his head, and his pupils contracted, unable to believe what he was seeing.
How... how could this be?
A piercing scream echoed the next moment:
"Ahhh!"