Brothers in Life and Death!

Trapped in peril, Man Zhongli and Zhao Yan, though both grievously wounded, still stood protectively before Shao Yue and Ning Xiang.

Their expressions were resolute; they had already made peace with death.

"Xiang'er, A'Man Ge may not be able to protect you from now on," Man Zhongli said heavily, enunciating every word. "In a moment, I'll detonate my soul core and fight for a sliver of escape for you."

Zhao Yan agreed. "I have a soul core too. You alone may not be enough to stop so many of them!"

Man Zhongli gave a mournful smile. "At a time like this, you still want to compete with me, kid?"

Zhao Yan shouted sharply, "Brothers in Life and Death!"

"Even in death, I'm still your big brother!"

Even at death's door, Man Zhongli did not forget to take advantage of Zhao Yan.

Judging by appearances alone, the steadfastness between Zhao Yan's brows made him seem far more mature. Man Zhongli and Ning Xiang, meanwhile, had suffered poor nutrition during childhood and developed somewhat more slowly.

Yet in truth, Man Zhongli and Ning Xiang were the same age as Zhao Yan, perhaps even slightly older. But Zhao Yan had never acknowledged that, always insisting on being the elder brother.

"Fine, Big Brother!"

Yet this time, Zhao Yan unexpectedly did not argue. His expression was resolute and solemn. "I'll call you Big Brother, but when the time comes, you have to let me go first!"

"That won't do," Man Zhongli refused firmly. "The big brother goes first! If someone has to die, then I'll die before you!"

Shao Yue and Ning Xiang were deeply moved, and both choked out at once, "Have you even asked for our opinions?!"

"How could we bear to flee alone in a situation like this!"

After saying that,