Blood mixed with fragments of internal organs flowed from Lang Chong's mouth. His Spiritual Sea was also shattering, and his aura plummeted wildly.
The instant Lin Xuan stepped close, Lang Chong exploded completely. Both his body and Spiritual Sea burst apart, turning into a pool of blood pulp glimmering with silver light...
Lei Cong remained dazed throughout, staring up at Lin Xuan's tall, upright back.
Only when brilliant golden flames ignited over his body and surging life force healed his injuries did Lei Cong finally come back to his senses.
Lin Xuan had already returned to stand before him and reached out to pull him up.
"Elder Lei Cong, you worried too much. I actually have some strength. You needn't do this again in the future."
Lin Xuan's words made Lei Cong's face flush crimson.
Embarrassment, shock, and other emotions tangled endlessly within him.
Only after a long while did he gradually suppress the turmoil in his heart.
"Peak, Peak Lord Lin... I-I was blind."
Whenever Lei Cong recalled his earlier thoughts, he found them rather laughable.
He had actually thought he needed to stay behind and cover Lin Xuan's retreat...
Of course, it could not be helped. Lin Xuan's cultivation realm was simply far too deceptive.
Power of this level utterly defied the common sense of cultivation.
Lei Cong gradually understood why Wang Xuanfeng had been so at ease letting Lin Xuan remain behind alone. It was sheer, immense confidence.
Just as Lin Xuan had said: there wasn't even an Emperor Realm cultivator around, so what was there to fear?
Lin Xuan smiled and patted Lei Cong's shoulder. Seeing that he was still somewhat wooden and sluggish, Lin Xuan could not be bothered to urge him. Instead, he sank his consciousness into the Soul Suppressing Pagoda.
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