When Demon Throat charged into the northern hall, even the ever-unrestrained Dongbo Cheng Zhi looked somewhat bedraggled.
His strength had yet to fully recover.
Moreover, in order to protect Bai Pu, Dongbo Cheng Zhi could not fully exploit the advantages of his Dance of Elegance Secret Sword Art—
When Demon Throat lunged at Bai Pu, what could Dongbo Cheng Zhi do? He could only place himself in front of Bai Pu!
Locked onto by Demon Throat's Demon Abyss Maw, Dongbo Cheng Zhi could only swing his sword, unleashing layer upon layer of fine sword qi that wove into beautiful falling flowers and drifting leaves, resisting the maw's suction.
But those gorgeous sword moves, like flying flowers and fallen leaves, were all swallowed by Demon Throat's huge mouth.
It felt like a cow chewing peonies, and it made Dongbo Cheng Zhi deeply uncomfortable.
He glanced back and saw that Bai Pu had opened his eyes.
Dongbo Cheng Zhi hurriedly said, "How is it? If you keep training, I won't be able to hold on much longer."
"Almost done."
Bai Pu rose to his feet, drawing his short spear and Gauntlet Staff. Holding one in each hand, he stepped in front of Dongbo Cheng Zhi. "Next, I'll use this thing to test it."
"Be careful. This isn't when you killed the Red Emperor. If things go wrong, we run... Forget about White Dragon Tooth." Dongbo Cheng Zhi lowered his voice.
Dongbo Cheng Zhi knew Bai Pu's strength. Even though he was no longer at his peak, his combat power was enough to rival Dongbo Cheng Zhi at full strength.
But Dongbo Cheng Zhi knew even more clearly that ever since Bai Pu had appeared in the Root Palace to save him, led him in flight into the Demon Bone Path, and summoned