Xu Kun ignored Belial and held out his hand to Zhan Rourou. "Rourou, I promise I'll give you another grand wedding someday. But right now, I have to save Yao Yao. Will you come with me?"
Belial's pupils contracted, and a trace of tension flashed through his eyes.
"I..."
Zhan Rourou raised her hand, but hesitation showed in her expression, movements, and tone.
It was as if a voice inside her kept stopping her!
Belial stepped between them and glared angrily at Xu Kun. "Her Highness Rourou will not leave with you. Are you giving up on Her Highness Rourou?"
Xu Kun looked at him coldly. "Move."
Then he shouted, "Rourou, do you really want to see me abandon your Sister Yao Yao?"
That shout brought Zhan Rourou back to her senses.
"No!"
Zhan Rourou shook her head, her gaze turning resolute. She jogged over and grabbed Xu Kun's large hand. "I'll go with you!"
"Good. Then we leave now." Xu Kun took Zhan Rourou's hand and prepared to leave.
"Stop!"
Belial shouted. At the same time, his aura surged forth. Though he was merely an avatar, that overwhelming power still pressed down on Xu Kun until he let out a muffled groan.
He was not the slightest bit weaker than Ren Jiuting!
This also proved that Belial was someone who preferred using his brain and schemes, disdaining the use of force.
He clearly possessed absolute strength, yet he was willing to play along and humble himself.
People like that were often even more terrifying!
Xu Kun turned back with a cold laugh. "What? No more pretending?"
Belial stared deeply at Xu Kun. As the others looked on in confusion, he threw back his head and laughed. "Why must you do this? There was clearly a solution where everyone could