The silver box was enveloped by a green glow radiating from the wooden ruler above, and in a flash of spiritual light, the silver brilliance vanished entirely—extremely eerie! If someone scanned the area near the table where the box was offered, they would be even more startled. At a distance of over ten zhang from the altar, a figure stood motionless—blue robe, red headband, with shimmering jade patterns dancing across his face. It was Hu Tianqi, the Grand Elder of the Poison Saint Sect. Yet now, Hu Tianqi's eyes were closed, his expression lifeless, blood seeping continuously from his seven orifices—except for the slight rise and fall of his chest, which would have made anyone believe he was already dead. The other three elders of the Poison Saint Sect had vanished completely, having failed to enter the hall with him. However, faint rumbling and bursting sounds could be heard from outside the hall, as though someone were trapped within a spell. On the other side, within the mysterious spatial realm of the giant wolf, the black wolf's purple glow faded, and a woman's voice emerged from its mouth: "Xue Yan, it's really you. I thought you had already returned to the Sacred Realm I didn't expect you to have remained in the human world until now." The voice was pleasant and melodious, reminiscent of the woman who had once imprisoned Xiang Zhilí, yet with a few less traces of charm and a touch more frostiness. "Your Grace, at the time I set out, I was delayed and nearly perished, almost caught and killed by human pursuers. It was only because those human cultivators believed I knew the precise location of the gateway between the Sacred Realm and the human world, and thus attempted to slowly extract my essence through ritual questioning that I managed to survive until today." The ancient demon replied with due respect. "Ah, your fortune has been rather good. The spatial fissure that once allowed entry into Ling Miaoyuan had already shattered by the time we arrived in the human world. Then what remained as a passage?" The black wolf-headed figure recalled the ancient human-demon war, yet showed no particular enthusiasm, merely nodding. "Was that the ancient giant demon that nearly wiped out the ancient cultivators centuries ago?" The giant creature stood by, observing the ancient mage and the great wolf with a calm demeanor. When the black wolf's head emitted a woman's voice, slow and composed, lacking any trace of magical intensity, the creature felt a quiet sense of surprise. "Since you've arrived, you must have planned everything out, haven't you? Nevertheless, allow me to remind you—rescuing me won't be as straightforward as you might imagine. Take, for instance, the Great Circulating Celestial Chain that binds me. Even with your current level of cultivation, it will not be easily broken. This artifact has been passed down from the Spirit Realm specifically to counteract the powers of our Saint Clan." The black wolf's head lowered, gazing at the dense network of dark chains encircling its body, and spoke with quiet composure. "Rest assured, Your Saintly Ancestor! As I have come here, I have certainly made every necessary preparation. Not only is my friend Ye lending his support, but I have also gathered several magical artifacts capable of severing this chain." The ancient mage responded with confidence. "Indeed, having such magical aids at your disposal gives you a genuine chance of overcoming the Great Circulating Celestial Chain. Yet even then, The black wolf-headed figure shook its head. "Why is that?" The dual-headed, four-armed ancient demon was genuinely surprised, its deep purple and crimson light flickering rapidly. Even the Leaf family's odd one was momentarily stunned. "It's simple. This star-chain is not the most powerful seal binding me. Look at where we now stand." The black wolf-headed figure sighed lightly. "Where exactly are we standing?" Both the ancient demon and the large-headed stranger turned to gaze at the ground beneath them. But aside from the black teleportation array they had entered through, there was nothing else. Both of them now stood utterly bewildered. "Do you really think this place is an independent, freely accessible space? No—it's merely a celestial divine treasure, using its power to isolate a specific section of the eighth floor. As soon as you move even slightly, this treasure will activate and expel you from here. Returning to this place will then become far more difficult. Moreover, these external forces are not even the primary reasons why I've been trapped here for so many years." The greatest trouble still stems from this body of the Silver Moon Wolf Spirit. The black wolf's head slightly tilted, gazing at the silver wolf's head still asleep on the other side, and finally a sense of seriousness settled in its eyes. The ancient demon and the giant-headed monster, both no ordinary beings, listened intently and then looked at the silver wolf's head, which differed so markedly from the black one—now they began to grasp something. "Wasn't the Silver Moon Wolf Spirit's spirit essence completely absorbed by the Sage Ancestor back then? Then what could have gone wrong?" the ancient demon asked hesitantly. "Hmph! Back then, how did you think I managed to be captured? It wasn't just a matter of me being overpowered—it was because, when I possessed the wolf spirit, it had already made subtle preparations. It possessed two primary spirit essences simultaneously. One was severely injured when I first struck it, causing it to detach and flee—thus, I believed I would be safe from further threats. The other, however, had used a secret technique to conceal itself within its body. When the battle reached its climax, and I was engaged in fierce combat with the Three Elders of Kunwu, this hidden spirit "Two primary spirit essences—rare indeed, a single body with two distinct souls!" The large, stout humanoid could hardly contain his voice upon hearing this. "You humans know quite a bit. This silver wolf truly possesses two completely independent spirit essences. Originally, it had only a single wolf's head, but once the second wolf soul manifested, it immediately revealed a second wolf's head, vying with me for control of this body. The way this wolf spirit cultivates is truly peculiar—though I had long attempted to merge with its form, I never noticed any anomalies during that time." The black wolf's head murmured, still deeply puzzled. "Then, does the second spirit essence of this wolf spirit still exist?" "Of course. After being captured by those human cultivators, I learned that this silver moon wolf spirit was not only the favored consort of Tian Kui, one of the Seven Great Spirit Queens of the Spirit Realm, but also one of the few true-bodied spirit beings to have descended upon the mortal world at that time. My ability to seamlessly merge with this spirit was due to the fact that it had only recently arrived on the mortal plane and was still suffering from significant depletion of its vital energy." Otherwise, with the peak strength of this silver wolf, I, as merely a fragment of my consciousness, wouldn't have been able to succeed. Yet the fact that this silver wolf possesses two souls—something entirely unexpected—has left me quite disappointed and has cost me dearly. However, I've already occupied this body for several years, and most of its physical form has been successfully corrupted by magic. Even when captured and placed under their control, the human cultivators were unable to force me out of this body and dared not rashly destroy both me and the body itself. They could only temporarily seal me within the Tower of Demonic Confinement." The black wolf head spoke slowly and steadily. The ancient demon found it hard to believe, while the large-headed, strange human listener was momentarily stunned. "So, does that mean the second wolf soul is also currently residing within this body?" The ancient demon smiled faintly, his four large eyes fixed upon the silver-white wolf head. "Not yet. But shortly, she should return. By the way, you've been fortunate indeed to awaken me precisely at this moment." The black wolf head chuckled softly. "My Lord Saint, what exactly do you mean?" Ancient魔 was struck aback. "It's quite simple. When the ancient cultivator used the spirit realm formed by the Black Wind Banner to seal me here, he deliberately extracted the second wolf spirit essence and, at great effort, constructed a separate palace filled with abundant spiritual energy beside the original site, where he placed it. As a result, this queen consort of the demonic king's second spirit essence began returning to this physical body periodically to vie for control of it, and whenever she was unable to maintain the contest, she would promptly return to her palace to restore her depleted spiritual energy. Since I was sealed within this body, I could only rely on the internal magical energy to counteract her actions. Over time, this gradual erosion caused me to fall steadily behind. To prevent being truly forced out of this body, I had no choice but to employ the technique of spiritual integration." The black wolf head spoke calmly. "Wait—spiritual integration?!" You have already...” The ancient mage’s eyes widened in astonishment, and for a moment, he forgot even the proper formalities. “Indeed, I have already merged with her, becoming a new, unified soul. With her consciousness as the primary, and mine as the supporting element. However, at first, the new soul was unstable and could not settle down. When the ancient cultivators first saw it, they immediately recognized that I was also integrated within it, and thus refused to acknowledge her identity—refusing to lift the seal and release her. Given her unique status, the ancient cultivators dared not harm her lightly, so they ultimately abandoned Kunwu Mountain altogether and completely sealed it off. As a result, our two spiritual essences have remained in a state of constant struggle and intermittent fusion, an unusual and unstable condition. After over ten thousand years, only after a complete re-fusion did the situation finally stabilize, and the integration became seamless and perfect. Yet just a few days ago, the new soul, in order to draw in a secretly infiltrating Shengshen-stage cultivator into the Miraculous Heavenly Scene, sustained significant damage to its consciousness. This allowed my and the wolf spirit’s spiritual essences to once again split apart. But this time, it's likely also the final split. Once the second wolf soul rests and awakens in that vibrant spiritual realm, they will once again merge into one. Speaking of these matters, the black wolf head maintained a calm and composed demeanor throughout. Ancient魔 and the tall, broad-shouldered human were completely stunned! "Lord Saint, after the fusion, will the new soul be that of a spirit beast, or will it be one of our Saint Clan?" After a long pause, the ancient magic sighed and asked. "Shouldn't you be the one to decide?" the black wolf head replied with a matter-of-fact tone. The ancient magic could only stare blankly, at a loss. "Since you've explained everything so thoroughly, surely there must be a way to prevent this from happening. Please, just state your intentions plainly," the tall human said, after a brief thought. "Oh, by the way, I haven't yet asked you—being a human, you've come to assist Blood Flame. Surely, there must be some underlying motive behind this?" I observe that your vital energy is fading—your destiny is drawing near. Are you wishing for me, the Sage Ancestor, to infuse you with magical qi? The black wolf leader's eyes flashed with purple light, offering no immediate reply but speaking with deep significance. "Since you've already perceived this, there's little I need to conceal. I would rather eternally remain on the path of magic than simply fade away. If that's the case, then all my diligent cultivation over nearly a thousand years, and countless battles for survival, have been for what? Should it merely be to return once more to dust and earth?" Now, the large-headed stranger shows no intention of hiding anything, his expression growing increasingly fierce.