Gu Long was no fool. Having survived countless adversities, he deeply understood the saying, "As long as the green mountains remain, one need not worry about firewood." He would not just stand there waiting for Ye Huan's attack. As Ye Huan's D80 Tiger Tooth Bayonet was about to pierce his heart from behind, Gu Long released his grip on the Azure Dragon Crescent Blade, intending to dodge to the side with Yu Wuxia.
"Trying to run? Not a chance!"
Feeling an immense force coming from Gu Long, despite the severe injury to his right shoulder, Yu Wuxia exerted all his strength to prevent Gu Long from escaping. He clung tightly to Gu Long, not allowing him to move an inch.
"Damn it, get off me!"
Entangled with Yu Wuxia, it was only at that moment that Gu Long realized how close he was to death. His earlier arrogance had vanished completely, replaced by sheer terror. His face was pale, eyes bulging slightly and bloodshot, resembling a madman who had just escaped from a mental institution. He continued to pull at Yu Wuxia while cursing him incessantly, completely losing the composure expected of the Heavenly Dragon Sect's leader.
Just then, after a sprinting distance, Ye Huan finally reached Gu Long's back and thrust the golden-glowing D80 Tiger Tooth Bayonet into Gu Long's body. However, due to Gu Long's constant struggle, the bayonet did not strike directly at his heart but instead veered downward significantly. This caused Ye Huan to feel an ominous sense of foreboding.
Boom!
Sure enough, before Ye Huan could fully comprehend this thought, a surge of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy erupted from the spot where the D80 Tiger Tooth Bayonet had struck Gu Long. It enveloped all three of them in an instant. Within this energy field, Ye Huan caught sight of a pair of crimson eyes filled with malice and hatred—an image that anyone would find unforgettable.
"Ye Huan, be careful!"
Yu Wuxia's shout suddenly pierced through the haze of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy. To Ye Huan's surprise, Yu Wuxia abandoned Gu Long and swiftly appeared in front of him. Confused and bewildered, Ye Huan asked Yu Wuxia, "Elder Yu, what should I be careful about?"
"Be careful of Gu Long's revenge..."
As Yu Wuxia tried to explain the situation to Ye Huan, a hand suddenly burst out from Yu Wuxia's abdomen, a sight so horrifying that it left her speechless. The force of the attack drained all her strength, and she collapsed into Ye Huan's arms.
"Elder Yu, please don't scare me! What is happening?"
Holding the severely injured Yu Wuxia tightly, Ye Huan still couldn't comprehend how things had escalated so quickly. It was no wonder she hadn't anticipated such a turn of events; earlier, when a surge of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy erupted from Gu Long's body, Yu Wuxia sensed something was amiss. It felt as if Gu Long had vanished. Instinctively, to ensure Ye Huan's safety, Yu Wuxia rushed to her side. However, neither Ye Huan nor Yu Wuxia expected that Gu Long would seize this opportunity to target Yu Wuxia once again, making it appear as though Yu Wuxia had taken the hit for Ye Huan.
"Ha ha! Yu Wuxia, once you're gravely injured, I wonder how your Yuxu Palace will withstand the onslaught of my Heavenly Dragon Sect."
As the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy gradually dissipated, Gu Long soon revealed himself, standing at least fifty meters away from Ye Huan and Yu Wuxia. Blood dripped continuously from his hands, and his words made it clear that he had been focused on Yu Wuxia from the very beginning, indicating he had been plotting for quite some time.
"You bastard Gu Long! I'll make you pay for this!"
Seeing Gu Long's arrogant demeanor, Ye Huan clenched her teeth in anger. Carefully setting Yu Wuxia down, she grasped two gleaming D80 Tiger Tooth Bayonets and charged at Gu Long. However, perhaps feeling that his objective had been achieved, Gu Long did not engage with Ye Huan but swiftly retreated into the distance, disappearing from her sight. Only after Gu Long was gone did his voice echo around Ye Huan:
"Ye Huan, don't get too cocky. Today I'm injured and will spare your life for now. But when we meet again, it will be your end."
"Gu Long!"
Hearing Gu Long's parting words filled Ye Huan with rage; she wished she could tear him apart. But with him already gone, what could she do? Was she supposed to storm into the Heavenly Dragon Sect headquarters alone? If that were the case, not only would she fail to deal with Gu Long, but she would likely meet her demise at the hands of the Heavenly Dragon Sect's experts.
"Ye Huan, please don't act rashly... cough cough... This place isn't safe; we should return to Yuxu Palace..."
Lying on the ground and having heard Gu Long's departing words as well, Yu Wuxia managed a bitter smile. She understood all too well the strategic gap between herself and Gu Long. With a sense of helplessness, she tried to persuade Ye Huan to leave. However, as she spoke, she coughed up a significant amount of dark purple blood that looked particularly alarming. This sight snapped Ye Huan back to reality; she hurried over to Yu Wuxia's side and checked her wounds.
"Alright, let's go back to Yuxu Palace and find a doctor to help you. You mustn't say anything more."
"I'm fine... I know my own body better than anyone else."
Yu Wuxia forced a smile while continuously comforting Ye Huan. However, seeing the gaping wound in Yu Wuxia's abdomen, Ye Huan could no longer hold back and shouted, "Stop talking! I don't want you to die in front of me!"
"..."
It seemed that Ye Huan's expression startled Yu Wuxia into silence. This allowed Ye Huan to breathe a little easier as he held onto Yu Wuxia and flew toward the direction of Yuxu Palace. Neither of them noticed that just as they left, Gu Long emerged from behind a towering tree. Beside him, four or five men in black were coldly watching Ye Huan and Yu Wuxia in midair. One of them even spoke to Gu Long, saying, "Master, why don't we just capture that old fellow Yu Wuxia?"
"Capture him? Do you really think Yu Wuxia is that easy to deal with? Forget it; you wouldn't understand. Here’s what you’ll do: return to Heavenly Dragon Sect and gather your men to head for Yuxu Palace. We must seize Yuxu Palace while Yu Wuxia is injured."
"Understood, Master."
A unified response echoed from the men in black as they quickly set off for Heavenly Dragon Sect after receiving Gu Long's orders. Meanwhile, Gu Long turned his gaze toward the direction where Ye Huan had departed, murmuring to himself, "It's time, Yu Wuxia. I want to see if your painstakingly managed Yuxu Palace can withstand the might of my Heavenly Dragon Sect."
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