[Buddha-Heart Lamp Transmission] Wu Song Imbued with Spiritual Power; [Emergency Circlet] Successfully Developed! (Continued)

That tail, carrying terrifying momentum, came to an abrupt halt before this hand, as though it had been immobilized!

The violent shockwave swept in every direction, yet it could not budge the owner of that hand in the slightest.

It was Lin Chen!

At the most critical moment, he had arrived like a god descending from the heavens!

Lin Chen's right hand shimmered with golden and white light. He covered his palm with the law of [Protection], forcefully blocking this fatal blow.

"Lord Father..."

Looking at that majestic, dependable figure standing before her, Cao E's taut nerves instantly relaxed. Her weak voice was filled with the grievance of surviving a disaster and self-reproach for her own recklessness.

"Don't be afraid. I'm here."

Lin Chen stretched out his other hand and pulled Cao E's entire body into his solid embrace with a domineering yet gentle motion.

Lowering his head, he looked at his daughter, whose eye sockets were red, and shouted softly into her ear:

"E'er, you did very well. From here on, you won't be fighting alone... We'll seek justice for you together!"

The instant his words fell.

The Natal Bond linking Lin Chen and Cao E—

Natal skill [Goddess as Bone], activated!

Cao E immediately understood.

Lord Father intended to use [Goddess as Bone] to merge with her, enter the [Cloud Dream Body] state, and fight side by side with her!

At that moment, Cao E's heart completely melted.

Lin Chen had not, like those traditional patriarchs reeking of "fatherly authority," rebuked her for being reckless or forcibly made her retreat to the rear, excessively sheltering her.

Lin Chen fully respected Cao E's desire to take revenge with her own hands.

Yet he had not allowed Cao E to risk herself either. The support Lin Chen offered was to