In midair, Ji Dian's face was pale as paper, with blood at the corner of his mouth. His Golden Body had been knocked out of him and landed heavily at Black Rakshasa's feet, sending out circles of icy ripples.
Black Rakshasa bent down and picked up the Golden Body, lightly rubbing it with his fingers as if savoring the fruits of victory.
A burst of unrestrained laughter erupted from between his cracked lips, echoing through this deathly silent Void. It was arrogant and unbridled, as though the entire world trembled beneath his mockery.
Ji Dian forcibly suppressed the anger and despair in his heart as he looked at Black Rakshasa, a complicated emotion flashing through his eyes.
He no longer had the power to turn things around, but to protect Zhu Dachang and Xiao Yu, he had no choice but to make one final effort.
He forced a smile onto his face, though it looked worse than crying. His voice was hoarse from blood loss. "I gave you the Golden Body. You can let those two go now, right?"
However, Black Rakshasa's reply was like an icy blade that pierced Ji Dian's heart.
"No. I stole the Golden Body. You didn't give it to me."
His tone was full of smugness and provocation, as though he relished the thrill of toying with his opponent in the palm of his hand.
As his words fell, Black Rakshasa flung out his hand. Zhu Dachang and Xiao Yu, along with the chains around them, were mercilessly tossed into the bottomless abyss like kites with snapped strings.
Piercing cries for help rose from the abyss, only to be swiftly swallowed by the darkness, leaving behind nothing but dead silence.
Black Rakshasa raised his foot and stomped on the ground. The powerful force slowly closed