"What should we do? Will Master really...?"
Shao Yue choked on her words, nervously clutching the corner of her brother's robe, looking as though she might burst into tears at any moment.
Shao Yang clenched his fists and stared helplessly ahead, his eyes filled with resolve.
Ning Xiang suddenly stepped forward. "When things quiet down inside, let me take the lead."
Qian Xin refused. "How could it be your turn? I'll go first."
Ning Xiang stubbornly shook her head and said bitterly, "I actually lied to you all. In my current state, I can no longer control it. Even if I don't die here, I probably won't hold on for much longer after we get out. Let me help Master one last time. Then, even if I die, I'll have no regrets."
Qian Xin and the others all went pale. It was like a bone stuck in their throats; they could not put their feelings into words.
Man Zhongli stepped half a pace forward. He merely gave Ning Xiang a solemn look without saying a word.
Yet Ning Xiang, who had grown up with Man Zhongli since childhood, understood his intentions. He would never let her go alone.
Even if it meant death, he would remain by her side forever.
Watching from nearby, Wu Ying felt his guilt weigh especially heavily upon him, and an added sense of responsibility settled in his heart.
If anything truly happened to Lu Feng, then he would have to shoulder the burden of looking after Lu Feng's disciples!
Half an hour later.
The commotion within the chamber gradually subsided.
As a Deep Blue Flame lit up, a hazy gray aura continuously seeped out through the crack in the door.
"It's over!"
Heavy-hearted, Wu Ying rushed ahead before Ning Xiang could and blocked the