Chapter 157: Soul Companion (2/2)

As they heard these words, they exchanged glances before Fang Jiong suddenly spoke up: “Although I hate little kids…… I believe her.”

He had known Xiao Wei for a decent amount of time, he knew that Xiao Wei did not say nonsense and the stuff she was saying was simply too far-fetched to be something created by the mind of a child, it could be said that she was merely stating facts.

Qin Jiagui took out the map as he muttered: “So the area indicated on the map was actually where the fifth lifeform was located?” the map suddenly began to blur as all the markings on it disappeared.

“This map……. The fifth lifeform…….” Qin Jiagui continued to mutter as he felt the energy fluctuations from the black flames, in this moment, he had lost all direction, what should they do now? He suddenly felt very lost.

The others were similar to Qin Jiagui because they had placed their hopes on this being the exit, this thought had kept their hopes alive and kept them going but upon reaching the destination, they were actually faced with such an outcome. Some in the group believed in Xiao Wei’s words while others did not, she said that the forest was endlessly big and this made them feel stunned, some were simply unwilling to believe this.

Finally, everyone turned to look at Su Yu, they were waiting for his decision.

Su Yu was currently frowning, he did not speak for a long while.

“Su Yu, what do you think? What should we do now? Should we just choose an area to continue walking?” Ma Ziye could not help but ask, they had already walked for so many days within this forest, they were physically and mentally exhausted. Hearing her words, Li Dong was the first to speak: “Not walking anymore……. I really can’t go on, it seems that we have no hope anymore…….”

After experiencing the event within the hospital, Li Dong’s character seemed to have changed, he was silent and morose, at this moment as he spoke, the group felt as though his voice had become sharper, it sounded quite strange.

Hearing Ma Ziye, Su Yu was silent for a moment before lifting his head to look at her before turning to Jade, then Zhang Zhongmou and the others. Suddenly, he felt his vexed heart calm down as he turned to Xiao Wei: “Xiao Wei, what you mentioned about the soul contract and companion, how do we go about doing it?”

Xiao Wei replied: “A soul contract is a type of recognition process, it will allow a fifth lifeform to recognise you as its master, thereafter, you will be able to grow together as companions. This process is very simple, you only need to gain the recognition of the fifth lifeform. However, the first person to attempt a soul contract will face great risk, the others behind will find it much more difficult.”

Su Yu sucked in a deep breath as he looked at the helpless, uneasy and confused expressions of the group, thinking of Ning Yan who still remained trapped within this forest, in this instant, he steeled his heart as he made a decision: “Xiao Wei, how can I gain its recognition?”

Xiao Wei replied: “Walk into the flames, as long as big brother Su’s will is firm, you will be able to pass its test and form a soul contract.”

Su Yu nodded, he actually walked into the blazing black flames without the slightest hesitation.

Ma Ziye asked hurriedly: “Su Yu, wait up.” before turning to Xiao Wei: “What happens if he fails?”

Xiao Wei replied: “If he fails, he will be swallowed by the fifth lifeform and die.”

Ma Ziye was dazed as she said in a raspy voice: “Su Yu, you……”

He did not speak as he turned around, looking at the group with a faint smile as he stepped forward without the slightest hesitation.

The group exchanged glances as Zhang Zhongmou, Jade and the others could not help but go forward.

“Su Yu!” Jade shouted as she saw his body disappear into the black flames, at the same time, a frightening sound rang out as a terrifying energy expanded outwards forcing everyone back, they could only feel the powerful fluctuations but were simply unable to go any closer.