The woman seemed to have anticipated this as Gao Huating lunged forward. The woman's body turned ethereal, and Gao Huating fell empty onto the seat. Before she could make any move, the woman's phantom had already merged with Gao Huating's body.
Gao Huating's vision blurred, and she found herself in a pink room.
"Calm down in the illusion within your heart."
The woman said calmly:
"I will temporarily borrow our body to help you complete all the steps. When I call you out, it will be just before you merge with him.
"Don't be too emotional, child.
"The path I've chosen for you can save the human world on the surface and help him attempt the Immortal Ascension Tribulation again. Why not give it a try? Consider it a chance for yourself."
Gao Huating sat powerlessly at the edge of the bed.
She didn't know why, but she couldn't stop her tears from falling, and a feeling of helplessness spread through her body.
Ultimately, she was still unable to do anything.
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