A Flame Haze Warrior's Sudden Assault

The system notification sound that echoed throughout Fang Li's mind cleared Fang Li somewhat muddled head, but he could only manage a wry smile.

A miraculous escape from a desperate situation?

It truly can be described as a miraculous escape from a desperate situation.

If it can be done.

But is it possible?

The weakness and pain from both his soul and body left Fang Li completely unable to move. He could only barely move his limbs, making fighting absolutely impossible.

Although the Three Pillars had been injured in the previous battle, they were still able to fight. In addition, each of them possessed strength far exceeding that of Fang Li without using the Holy Mark. Even if Fang Li were unharmed, he would not be able to defeat them, let alone in this state.

Moreover, Fang Li could also sense two extremely powerful auras in the direction of the castle.

Moreover, one of them is Sabrac.

In the distance, a group of apostles and Phosphorus from the "Bal Masqué" gradually gathered around.

Under such circumstances, Fang Li was completely unable to fight, so how could he possibly escape this desperate situation?

As for escaping, Fang Li simply gave up.

Even when using the Holy Mark, Fang Li felt his aura being firmly locked by the Three Pillars. If the other party used a Inherent Skill similar to when they captured Fang Li before, Fang Li would not be able to escape no matter how fast he was. That's why Fang Li chose to fight.

Now that Fang Li has even used the Holy Mark, he can no longer fight. How can he escape?

This is utter despair.

(No, that's not right.)

Suddenly, Fang Li realized what was happening.

(Since the Main God Space has issued a mission, it at least proves that there is a chance to complete it.)

Even the highest-level S-Class missions cannot be completely without a chance of completion; otherwise, there would be no point in issuing them.

Under these circumstances, the Main God Space issued an A-Class Side Mission.

What does this mean?

This means that even under such circumstances, Fang Li still has a chance to complete the mission.

(But this opportunity shouldn't be mine.)

After all, Fang Li was completely powerless to reverse the situation.

(If that's the case, then it means one thing.)

What is it?

Accident.

Next, an unexpected event will occur that gives Fang Li the opportunity to complete the task.

So, what could this unexpected event be?

Fang Li has completely lost the ability to act.

In that case, there's only one thing Fang Li can think of.

That was a rescue.

A rescue that was originally impossible.

So, in this world, who will come to Fang Li's rescue?

There was only one person.

In this world, he is the only one who stands on Fang Li and is on the same front as Fang Li.

Thinking of this person, Fang Li couldn't help but murmur softly.

"Shana..."

This call seemed to transcend time and space, reaching the ears of a girl in another corner of the world.

The next moment, an accident occurred.

"Boom----!"

A burst of crimson flames suddenly crashed down from mid-air, like a burning meteorite, carrying terrifying heat that illuminated the entire night sky above the Starry Sky Palace before falling straight down.

"Varied...?!"

Hecate, Shudenan, and Belphegor all startled. Without any hesitation, they all flashed away from Fang Li and scattered in all directions.

The apostles who had surrounded them were equally shocked.

"What happened?!"

"The flames of the Crimson Lotus?!"

"Could it be...?!"

Amidst the panicked cries, Honglian's karmic fire descended.

"Bang—!"

Instantly, the flames of the Crimson Lotus burst forth like a waterfall, transforming into a raging torrent of fire that swept in all directions, engulfing the surrounding area.

Naturally, Fang Li was among them.

However, Fang Li was not harmed at all; instead, she was embraced by a petite body.

Amidst the karmic flames of the red lotus, Fang Li could only feel the warmth of that embrace.

Therefore, Fang Li smiled wryly again and said this.

"Too slow."

That was the first thing Fang Li said to Fang Li when he rushed over after Shana and Margery Daw finished their battle.

Now, Fang Li returned those words to Fang Li verbatim.

The result, however, was this:

"Since we were able to arrive on time, it's not too late."

This is merely a result-oriented approach.

However, the girl said it as if it were perfectly natural.

Her fiery hair, ablaze, fluttered in the wind.

A pair of bright, piercing eyes.

The girl with a pair of Crimson Lotus Wings flapping behind her embraced Fang Li and transformed into a fiery red meteor, shooting into the sky and finally appearing in the flames, imprinting herself on everyone's eyes.

"Inflammation...?!"

"Burning eyes...?!"

"How could this be...?!"

All the apostles around were terrified.

Not to mention the others, even Hecate, Shudenan, and Belphegor's expressions froze slightly in surprise.

"The Crimson-Eyed Flame-Haired Killer ..." Shudenan murmured, "Why are the Flame Haze Warrior of the Heavenly Calamity Fire here?"

Hecate did not respond to this.

Only Belphegor looked up and gazed at the night sky above the Starry Sky Palace.

More accurately, they were looking at the notch that Fang Li had cut out with a single stroke.

Seeing the gap, Belphegor understood.

"You've come at such an inopportune time..."

Belphegor's words went unheard by anyone.

In that instant, everyone's attention was drawn to the figure of the red lotus, and they all stared at it.

Looking at the massive army of apostles and phosphorescent beings surrounding her, and then at the Three Pillars the court looking up at her from the ground, Shana held Fang Li in one arm and grasped the hand of the Nietono no Shana in the other, and said this in a calm tone.

"We've really come to an incredible place."

At the same time, Alastor's voice also rang out from the pendant in front of Shana.

"This should be the headquarters of the ' Bal Masqué,' and the Starry Sky Palace, a Treasure Tool that is paired with the Heavenly Dao Palace."

"Starry Sky Palace?" Shana seemed to understand something and said, "I see. So that's why we couldn't determine the coordinates before?"

"That's right. Both the Starry Sky Palace and the Heavenly Dao Palace have Hidden Sanctuary that are impossible for outsiders to reach," Alastor said. "The reason we were able to get here is probably because the Hidden Sanctuary were destroyed."

"So..." Shana, just like when they first met, completely ignored Fang Li and sought Alastor's opinion, saying, "What should we do next?"

"I can't fight," Alastor replied without hesitation. "With your strength alone, it's simply impossible to deal with the entire Apostles of the Bal Masqué, including the Three Pillars."

"Understood." Shana stated in a stern tone, outlining the next course of action.

"We're retreating."