A thick, bloody stench emanated from the old man, invading Shi Yi's nostrils and constantly assaulting his senses.
From childhood to the present, he had never witnessed such a horrific scene.
It was hard to imagine that an old man with white hair and beard, with half his body missing, was still alive and even had the energy to ask about the well-being of others.
This shocked Shi Yi, it was practically a medical miracle.
However, he reacted quickly, already understanding the situation he was in.
The shouts he had heard earlier mentioned two key names – "Ziling" and "Hao'er", and the old man called him "Yi'er."
Shi Yi instinctively connected it to the world of Perfect World.
I've transmigrated, and I've become Shi Yi, the Double-Pupiled one!
Although he found it hard to believe, he quickly accepted the result. After all, the pain surging through his body felt like a tidal wave, washing over him completely. The sensation was incredibly real.
"Yi'er, are you alright?"
The old man looked worried, fearing something might have happened to Shi Yi. Shi Ziling's earth-shattering spear strike had been terrifying. Even with him shielding Shi Yi, the boy could still have been affected.
This time, Shi Yi responded. Though young, he seemed composed, his eyes profound, with four pupils shining. A divine light flowed within them, and an invisible, imposing presence emanated from him, completely at odds with his age.
"Ninth Granduncle, I'm fine."
Hearing this, Shi Li relaxed, letting out a long sigh of relief. He knew that Shi Yi was the Duke's Manor's future hope, and he couldn't bear the consequences if anything happened to him.
Then, the old man looked towards the battlefield within the manor.
The four great ancestors had already taken action, forming a formation that trapped the unstoppable Shi Ziling. No matter how furiously Shi Ziling raged, he couldn't break through the iron wall constructed by the four ancestors.
This meant Shi Yi was safe.
Unfortunately, he didn't know that the Shi Yi on his back wasn't the same one as before; the body was there, but the soul was gone.
Shi Yi…
The transmigrator Shi Yi murmured to himself, never expecting to become the Shi Yi of the Perfect World after his death.
Once, he had yearned to be this son of heaven, who shared his name and possessed the same Double Pupils.
The two of them had vastly different fates. One was treated differently, questioned, and even discriminated against; the other was born a divine being, a saint of the ancient times, famous throughout the ancient country.
Their circumstances were worlds apart.
He never expected that one day, he would become the one in the heavens.
Before Shi Yi could think too much, the battle in the Duke's Manor had reached a fever pitch. Qin Yining, who had been holding the weak Shi Hao, finally couldn't hold back and joined the fight. Shi Ziling was struggling alone against the combined assault of the four elders.
The couple joined forces to unleash their Divine Techniques. The light was dazzling, and various holy lights danced in the sky, covering the entire Duke's Manor.
The attacks of the four elders of the Duke's Manor were immediately blocked, and a stalemate ensued.
The watching clansmen all widened their eyes, watching this scene, their hearts filled with shock.
Shi Ziling, indeed, was a peerless genius, a son of heaven, strong and intimidating. Even his Dao companion, Qin Yining, was unexpectedly powerful, not weaker than Shi Ziling. This surprised everyone in the Duke's Manor.
They knew that in the past, this woman hadn't shown much strength, always standing behind Shi Ziling, playing the role of a virtuous wife and good mother. But now, when she acted in anger, the power she unleashed made even the four elders feel moved.
Shi Yi first glanced at the dying Shi Hao, then was drawn in by the battle, looking towards the center of the field. Under his gaze, the sky full of holy light transformed into tangible Dao symbols, operating in their own unique trajectories and methods, constructing powerful and dazzling Divine Techniques.
This was truly amazing. Others would only see the grand appearance of the Divine Techniques, feel their powerful aura, but those with Double Pupils could see through the illusions and directly perceive their origins.
Shi Yi tried to use the power of his Double Pupils to find the weaknesses in the Divine Techniques used by the four elders, Shi Ziling, and Qin Yining.
Generally speaking, the essence, runes, and other aspects there would be noticeably weaker compared to other places. If one could attack the weak point of a Divine Technique, they could dismantle it with minimal effort.
However, the disparity in cultivation between Shi Yi and these creatures was simply too vast. Although his eyes could see the essence, he couldn't keep up with the changes in the Divine Techniques.
Forget about Shi Ziling, a prodigy of the Duke's Manor whose name resounded throughout the Imperial Capital. Moreover, Qin Yining was the Holy Maiden of Immortal Mountain in the Upper Realm, possessing extraordinary talent. They knew their Divine Techniques had flaws and naturally wouldn't sit idly by. The rapid changes in the weak points of their techniques were their countermeasures, making it difficult for enemies, especially a Double Pupil like Shi Yi, to find their weaknesses. Even if he could see them, he couldn't keep up.
Because of this, Shi Yi couldn't play a significant role in battles of this level at the moment, only able to be a spectator, and he didn't have any intention of participating.
Suddenly, Shi Yi's eyes flickered, his face flushed red. He felt an itch in his chest, accompanied by a stinging pain, making him incredibly uncomfortable. He immediately clutched his chest, trying to ease the pain, but it was of little use.
Finally, he couldn't hold it back, and with a "Waaah," he spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Yi'er!"
Seeing this, Shi Li immediately took action, channeling essence into Shi Yi's body. Not far away, several elders of considerable seniority also rushed forward, acting together to stabilize Shi Yi's injuries.
At this moment, within Shi Yi's chest, a bone covered in intricate runes was flickering, emitting a faint glow. This was the Supreme Bone, taken from Shi Hao's body.
It had just been transplanted into Shi Yi's body. Although nourished by the supreme blood, it still needed time to fully integrate. It couldn't be done overnight. "Shi Yi" had forcefully activated it using Shi Li's power, which undoubtedly increased the uncertainties and risks associated with the bone.
This situation made the elders around Shi Yi look very worried.
The naturally-born supreme being was gone, and it seemed he wouldn't survive. If the naturally-born god also met with an accident, then the Duke's Manor would fall apart.
"Shi Ziling, look at what you've done." One of the four great ancestors, who favored Shi Yi's side, glared angrily and shouted.
"You're harming your own cousin; you deserve to die. Who would pity my son?" Shi Ziling retorted furiously. His and Qin Yining's joint attacks became even more terrifying, with Divine Techniques unleashed one after another, recklessly charging forward. The four great ancestors also stopped holding back, unleashing their own powerful Divine Techniques in return.
Boom!
Finally, with a loud explosion, the Duke's Manor's seal was broken, and the battle's shockwaves swept across the heavens and earth.
Above the heavens, a Golden-Winged Peng spread its wings and soared, a Bi An opened its blood-red mouth and roared at the sky, and a Five-Colored Peacock displayed its tail feathers, shooting out divine, five-colored light…
The entire Imperial Capital was alarmed by this great battle. Figures rushed out from the various Duke's Manors, flying towards the scene.
(End of Chapter)