Delaying Time

At that moment, Jiang You's eyes were bloodshot. Pain and a smile appeared on her face at the same time, making her look somewhat twisted.

"From the moment you ascended Longshan, you were destined to become a pawn in the High Priest's hands. Do you really think he didn't know how slim your chances of success were?

"He knew full well that Red-Eye was by my side, yet he personally delivered the Heart of Black Flame into my hands!

"Who do you think you are? You're also a gift the High Priest sent me!

"Everything happening now is exactly what he expected! If you succeed, I'll become a prisoner of Dawn Tower. Everyone will be happy!

"If you fail, then you and Lie Ri will be the gifts he offers me as an apology!

"He no longer has time to wait for the result of his prophecy, so he sent the item to me by another route, making me clear the way for him!

"This bird can no longer fly on its own! So it gave its feathers to another, stronger bird and had that bird fly for it!

"And you are that discarded feather!

"Whether you win or lose, your value has been completely exhausted!

"It's been so long. Why hasn't anyone from Dawn Tower come to demand you back? Don't you understand yet?!"

September had already turned pale from losing too much blood, but those few words made her face flush with anger.

"Jiang You! You... you!!"

She pointed at Jiang You, but for a long while, she couldn't think of anything to refute her with.

"Damn you, Jiang You! Do you believe that, in your current weakened state, I could kill you whenever I wanted?"

"Then try."

Jiang You smiled. September could clearly see that her gums