Blood continuously poured from the wound on his shoulder. Black Corrupt Devil Power spread through the wound, while the Natural Devil Power around him had nearly dissipated completely.
Without the slightest hesitation, he struggled to prop himself up. He circulated every last bit of inner power in his body, and a pale golden inner-power barrier spread around him once more. Though the barrier was as thin as a cicada's wing, it could still block attacks for a moment.
Tang Bao flashed forward, charging straight at the bizarre creatures surrounding Winds.
The bizarre creature closest to Winds raised its sharp claws, about to strike her head.
Tang Bao leaped into the air, gathering his last shred of powerful inner force in his palm before slamming it fiercely into the creature's head.
After a dull thud, the creature's three red eyes instantly dimmed. The scales on its head shattered, black fluid splattered everywhere, and its massive body staggered back three steps with a low hiss.
Seizing the opening, Tang Bao grabbed Winds's wrist and pulled her behind him. Winds had no strength left, with nearly all her weight resting against Tang Bao. Her breathing was faint, and blood continued to seep from the corner of her lips.
"Go!" Tang Bao barked, supporting Winds as he turned and raced toward the base of the altar.
The wound on his right arm split open again, blood soaking through the Stealth Battle Armor. Corrupt Devil Power raged through his body, every step bringing searing pain as his inner power drained rapidly. Yet his steps never faltered.
The four bizarre creatures reacted, letting out furious roars as the Corrupt Devil Power around them surged. Abandoning the stone box atop the altar, they gave chase after Tang Bao and Winds with all their strength.
Though enormous, they