Chen Yao's steadfast gaze was like an invisible force, piercing through Li Ming's heart filled with fear and turmoil. Her eyes were resolute and decisive, silently urging Li Ming to continue dismantling the formation. His hands trembled, his heart raced, and sweat dripped continuously from his forehead. He understood Chen Yao's determination; he knew she was willing to sacrifice everything for this city.
Feng Tianlong continued to sneer, reveling in the scene before him. His laughter was like a cold blade, constantly stabbing at Li Ming's heart. "You little brat at the Foundation Stage, how dare you dream of saving this city? It's utterly foolish!"
Li Ming felt overwhelming anger and pain, but Chen Yao's unwavering gaze gave him courage and strength. He took a deep breath, resolving within himself to no longer hesitate.
"We cannot let Feng Tianlong succeed!" Li Ming silently told himself. He poured all his Spiritual Energy into the Chaos Pearl, unleashing its power to rapidly absorb the dark energy of the Teleportation Array.
The Chaos Pearl began to shine with intense light, while the dark red formation quickly dimmed. Feng Tianlong's expression changed drastically as he sensed the power of the formation rapidly dissipating. With a furious roar, he shouted, "You damned ant, dare to disrupt my plans!"
His eyes filled with rage, he thrust his hand directly through Chen Yao's chest. Blood gushed forth like a fountain; Chen Yao's body trembled violently, blood trickling from her mouth, yet she continued to look at Li Ming with those steadfast eyes.
"No—!" Li Ming let out a desperate scream, his eyes filled with pain and fury.
"Chen Yao!" Li Ming watched as her eyes gradually lost their luster, his heart aching as if it were being torn apart. But he knew he could not stop; otherwise, all the sacrifices made would be in vain.
"Li Ming, hurry... finish it..." Chen Yao spoke with her last ounce of strength. Her voice was weak but filled with unwavering resolve.
Tears streamed uncontrollably down Li Ming's face; his heart was overwhelmed with immense pain and anger. Yet he understood that he must persevere and complete this arduous task.
"Chaos Pearl, absorb all its power!" Li Ming shouted loudly, his gaze flashing with unyielding determination.
The light of the Chaos Pearl grew increasingly intense as dark energy surged into it like a tide. The dark red glow of the formation gradually faded until it completely extinguished.
The formation erupted violently, shockwaves sweeping through the surroundings like a tempest, sending both Feng Tianlong and Li Ming flying. The force of the impact caused them to crash heavily to the ground amidst swirling dust and thick smoke filled with a burnt odor.
Chen Yao was knocked down by the shockwave, collapsing limply onto the ground with blood pouring from the gaping wound in her chest. She lay there helplessly, her face pale as paper, her eyes dimming gradually.
Feng Tianlong quickly regained his senses after the explosion, roaring as he stood up, his eyes flashing with immense rage and cruelty. "You damned ant, I will kill you!"
Li Ming stumbled to his feet, filled with pain and anxiety. Ignoring his own injuries, he rushed to Chen Yao's side and crouched down beside her, staring helplessly at the horrific wound on her chest without knowing how to help.
"Chen Yao... Chen Yao!" Tears filled Li Ming's eyes as his heart felt like it was being shredded. He tightly grasped Chen Yao's hand, feeling her life force rapidly slipping away.
Chen Yao’s mouth was stained with blood as she struggled to open it, speaking in broken phrases that were barely audible.
"Li Ming... hurry... run..." Chen Yao's voice was weak and intermittent, a flicker of determination and pain flashing in her eyes.
Li Ming's heart was filled with immense pain and helplessness. He didn't know how to help Chen Yao, so he could only hold her hand tightly, his eyes filled with unwavering resolve and determination. "Chen Yao, I won't give up on you! You have to hang on!"
Feng Tianlong was seething with rage as he strode forward, dark Spiritual Energy swirling around him, his eyes glinting with murderous intent. "You ants will all die today!"
Suppressing the fear and despair in his heart, Li Ming gripped Chen Yao's hand tightly, trying to use his own Spiritual Energy to heal her wounds. But his Spiritual Energy was too weak to stop Chen Yao's injuries.
"Chen Yao, I will save you. We will get out of here together!" Li Ming shouted, his eyes shining with determination and courage. He knew that no matter how difficult it was, he could not give up.
A faint smile crossed Chen Yao's face as she summoned her last bit of strength to whisper, "Li Ming... you have to live... protect everyone..."
Li Ming's heart was overwhelmed with pain and sorrow. He knew that Chen Yao had reached her limit, but he refused to accept this reality. He held her hand tightly, tears streaming down his face.
"No, Chen Yao, I won't let you die! I will save you!" Li Ming yelled, his eyes filled with unwavering determination.
Feng Tianlong radiated dark Spiritual Energy like a furious beast charging at Li Ming. His speed was like lightning, and in an instant, he was before Li Ming. Feng Tianlong grabbed Li Ming by the throat and lifted him high; Li Ming's body hung limply like a withered leaf.
Feng Tianlong's muscles were tense, veins bulging as rage and contempt flashed in his eyes. "You bastard... fucking lunatic!" he roared, his voice thunderous. "Prepare to go to hell with your bodyguard!"
With a sudden surge of strength in his arm, Feng Tianlong squeezed Li Ming's throat violently. Li Ming felt a sharp compression that made breathing nearly impossible. The suffocating sensation flooded his brain like a tide; his vision began to blur as his limbs struggled weakly.
"Ah..." Li Ming let out a faint groan, instinctively grabbing Feng Tianlong's arm in a desperate attempt to break free from the terrifying grip. But Feng Tianlong's strength was overwhelming; he couldn't move at all.
Feng Tianlong sneered as he watched Li Ming struggle in his grasp, like watching a powerless ant. "Do you think you're strong? You're just a pathetic Foundation Stage Cultivator who can't even protect yourself, yet you dream of saving this city?"
A flicker of pain and despair crossed Li Ming's eyes as he felt his life force rapidly fading and consciousness slipping away. But he knew he couldn't give up; no matter how difficult it became, he had to hold on.
"Chen Yao... everyone... I can't let you down!" Li Ming silently vowed in his heart. He concentrated all his remaining strength into the Chaos Pearl, trying to find a chance for counterattack.
Feng Tianlong's mocking laughter echoed in the air as he tightened his grip again. Li Ming felt the pressure on his throat intensifying; the suffocation surged through his brain, nearly causing him to lose consciousness.
"Die!" Feng Tianlong roared, cruelty and fury flashing in his eyes.
At that critical moment, the Chaos Pearl in Li Ming's hand suddenly erupted with intense light. A powerful force rapidly spread outwards, knocking Feng Tianlong's arm away. Li Ming broke free from Feng Tianlong's grasp and fell heavily to the ground, gasping for breath.
"You..." Feng Tianlong stared in disbelief at his own hand, a flicker of shock and anger crossing his eyes. "You damn ant!"
Li Ming's body was tense, unable to control any muscle. His vision gradually blurred, the scene before him becoming distorted and unclear, only the sound of Feng Tianlong's arrogant laughter echoed in his ears.
"Hahaha, you little ant at the Foundation Stage, still dreaming of saving this city? How ridiculous!" Feng Tianlong's voice was filled with contempt and cruelty.
Li Ming felt his body gradually losing sensation, knowing that his life was slipping away rapidly. His consciousness began to fade, and his eyes slowly closed. He silently told himself that at least he had completed the mission of destroying the Teleportation Array; that was a worthy achievement.
At that moment, a voice suddenly resonated deep within him, low and hoarse, as if it came from an endless abyss.
"Do you really want to give up so easily... human..."
It was the voice of the Chaos Pearl. Li Ming's consciousness jolted awake. He managed to crack open his eyes slightly; his vision remained hazy, but he knew this voice brought a glimmer of hope and strength.
"No... I can't give up..." Li Ming silently shouted in his heart, striving to focus his consciousness and draw power from the Chaos Pearl.
"Are you willing... to pay any price... for power..." The voice of the Chaos Pearl came again, laden with immense temptation and strength.
Countless images flashed through Li Ming's mind—moments fighting alongside Chen Yao and Chen Hao, the beautiful scenes of Southern Capital. He understood that he could not give up; no matter the cost, he had to persevere.
"I am willing... I am willing to pay any price!" Li Ming roared in his heart, determination and resolve flashing in his eyes.
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