Under the curious gaze of everyone, Pei Yan opened the box. Inside it was the very item he had brought back when seizing the Divine Artifact, once owned by the Demon God's first wife. It was a necklace that could extend the storage of souls. Back when Thanatos was defeated, he hid inside this necklace and managed to survive for over a thousand years. There's no reason Lei Youting's soul couldn't do the same. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

"Do you think this thing can save her life?" Pei Yan asked, holding up the necklace.

Everyone knew this question wasn't directed at them, so they remained silent and fixed their gaze on Pei Yan. Only the voice of Lin Junzhao emerged from within him and said, "You've worked hard to find this thing, but unfortunately, it still can't save her life."

Pei Yan saw the look of disappointment in the girl's eyes and said unwillingly, "But an injured Thanatos lived for over a thousand years using this thing."

"Indeed, but what is Thanatos's cultivation level compared to this young girl before you? She has no foundation in soul cultivation at all. The only reason she's held on until now is because of her strong desire for revenge, and because Vlad II wants to completely devour her soul, he hasn't pressed her hard. Otherwise, she would have perished long ago."

After Lin Junzhao finished speaking, seeing the disappointment on everyone's faces, he shifted the tone and said, "While it can't save her life, it might be able to extend her survival time. Calling this item a Divine Artifact wouldn't be an exaggeration. The Demon God crafted this item by harnessing the power of the four great planes to prolong his beloved wife's life. Letting this girl's soul enter it can delay her death. But don't rejoice too soon; it's only a delay. Once she enters, she'll be in a state of slumber, as good as dead. When she awakens, her soul will continue to decay at the current rate, with no change at all."

"I am willing!" Before others could speak, Lei Youting said eagerly, "Rather than perishing inside this body with someone I utterly despise, I'd rather sleep until the day my great vengeance is avenged. Even if I immediately perish then, I would do so with no regrets."

Since she agreed, the others naturally had no objections. At once, Pei Yan sought out Ye Ruozai, Elder Zuo, and others to prepare to perform the Soul Stripping Technique on Lei Youting, transferring her soul from Moira's body into the Soul Necklace.

As they methodically prepared everything for the transfer, Lei Youting suddenly grabbed Pei Yan's wrist. Facing Pei Yan's inquisitive gaze, she smiled gently and said, "We aren't family, yet you've promised twice to help me. I'm just someone close to death with nothing to repay you. I've suffered because of these abilities, but I've also survived because of them. As I'm about to leave this body, I don't want to let that guy succeed, not even for a moment, so I've decided to transfer my abilities to you. Can you do that?"

"You don't have to do this. I'm not helping you for that reason," Pei Yan shook his head with a bitter smile in response.

"I know. I know you're very strong! I can sense it from the fear Vlad II has of you in his heart. I also know that my abilities might not mean much to you, but I still hope you have them. Consider it a repayment for everything you've done for me, and more so, I hope it provides some aid when you're avenging me." As she spoke, Lei Youting looked down at her own hands, tears rolling down for the first time, and painfully said, "I'm useless. My abilities led to the death of my family, and I can't even use them to avenge them. If you can do it, it's like I'm avenging them myself. Can you promise me?"

Facing Lei Youting's request a second time, Pei Yan found it hard to refuse. After discussing with Lin Junzhao, he said, "But doing this will continue to consume your soul, leaving you with less than a day out of your original three. Are you sure?"

"What difference does it make whether it's three days or one? If I can see the downfall of my enemy, even a day's worth of time is enough. Come on, let me give you a small gift. Vlad II would never think that someone sharing a soul with him would also know some secrets of this body. Today, let me take the first step in avenging, and leave the rest to you." With that, Lei Youting manipulated Moira's hands to wipe away her tears on her face, then placed her hand on Pei Yan's arm and asked, "Can you endure the pain?"

"Hahahaha." Hearing this, Pei Yan burst into hearty laughter and said, "I have plenty of experience with this kind of thing. Don't worry about me; just do what you need to do."

Pei Yan gave Lei Youting complete trust, relaxing his mind entirely, allowing her to channel her abilities into his body. Before everyone's eyes, Moira's body began to radiate with a red light, growing ever more radiant. Within, they could hear Vlad II's enraged and humiliated roars, yet the one trapped within couldn't stop Lei Youting's actions. Red threads of blood emerged from the cracks in Moira's arms, entwining around Pei Yan's arms, and soon they penetrated his skin, channeling energy inwards.

Simultaneously, Pei Yan's expression twisted with pain, as the agony he felt during his battle with Moira in the arena coursed through him once more. Just as he had said, Pei Yan was experienced in enduring pain, and with mental preparation, he kept silent to avoid distracting Lei Youting, so she wouldn't overly consume her soul. He gritted his teeth, not uttering a single groan of pain.

The transfer process took a full half hour. When Moira's hands completed the transfer and departed Pei Yan's body, she was so weak her mouth couldn't open, and she collapsed headfirst into Pei Yan's arms.

Holding Moira, drenched in sweat, Pei Yan looked at her resolute face and beseeching eyes, ignoring his entire body's pain, he nodded and promised, "I understand. I know everything you want to say. I promise you, I'll fulfill what I promised. I will ensure that you see the day your great vengeance is achieved."

Hearing Pei Yan's renewed promise, Moira's lips curved into a gratifying smile before she slowly closed her eyes, fainting in Pei Yan's arms.

"Your body hasn't recovered yet, and since your soul attributes are more aggressive and defensive, it might harm her. Leave the rest to me! Trust me, with my soul abilities and Elder Zuo's help, we can transfer her soul into the necklace as intact as possible." Seeing that the transfer was complete, Ye Ruozai knew it was his turn to work. He approached, patting Pei Yan's shoulder to comfort him.

Pei Yan knew what Ye Ruozai said was true. For safety's sake, he laid Moira's body flat, then forced himself up, gesturing for Ye Ruozai to take his place. He sat down on a side chair, watching Ye Ruozai and Elder Zuo transfer Lei Youting's soul while he felt the changes within his own body, lost in thought.