A Soul Douluo's Self-Destruction, Ice Girl's Sacrificial Rescue

However, the Rank 8 Soul Douluo fighting Cheng Gang watched as all his subordinates were killed.

He went mad!

He had completely lost his mind!

That brat with the Angel Spirit had slaughtered all his men. How was he supposed to explain this to the Holy Sect when he returned?

Old Ghost Zhongli would surely extract his soul and make him suffer the torment of Nine Nether Refinement.

At that moment, Cheng Gang shouted angrily, "Why haven't you surrendered? Follow this worshiper back to Star Luo to answer for your crimes, or today will be your death day."

As he spoke, he threw another punch, but the Rank 8 Soul Douluo dodged it.

Cheng Gang was also extremely enraged.

He wanted to capture this fellow alive and bring him back for a reward, yet he had not expected an Evil Spirit Master to be so difficult to deal with.

Damn it!

Lord Gao turned back and gave Cheng Gang a deep look before laughing loudly. "Return to the Star Luo Empire with you? Go back to die? Even if I surrender today, your Star Luo Empire will never spare This Seat."

"We serve different masters. Don't act so high and mighty, Cheng Gang. Today, this Old Man will perish together with you!!"

As he spoke, the Soul Power throughout his body erupted, igniting the Fire of Life.

Cheng Gang's expression changed drastically as his Eighth Soul Ring lit up.

In an instant, his arm transformed into the pincer of a Thousand Jun Ant Emperor and crashed down toward Lord Gao.

He had to stop this man.

If he self-destructed here, all the buildings below would be destroyed, and even the Princess would be injured.

When the time came, Cheng Gang would not be returning to the Hall of Worship to claim a reward, but to claim his death.

A Rank 8 Soul Douluo's self-destruction was terrifying.

Yet not only did his pincer fail to suppress him, it instead accelerated the burning of the other man's soul.

Lord Gao let out a crazed laugh. "Hahahaha, Holy Emperor, this lowly one can finally come see you."

Cheng Gang inwardly cried out that things were bad and hurriedly dropped downward. In an instant, he entered his Martial Soul Avatar state and shielded the children in his hands.

Ling Luochen, Xu Jiujiu, Dai Yueheng, Tang Qi, and the citizens throughout the Underground City all sensed the threat of death.

Ling Luochen suddenly turned to look at Qian Chaoyun and shouted, "Watch out!"

Immediately afterward, she used her Ice Martial Soul to conjure an ice wall, then wrapped Qian Chaoyun in her arms and used her delicate body to shield him.

Perhaps it was instinct, or perhaps it was the faint stirrings in her heart, but Ling Luochen made the decision without the slightest hesitation.

Meanwhile, the Rank 7 Triggered Defense Soul Tool on Xu Jiujiu's body lit up.

At that moment, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm sprang up inside Qian Chaoyun's Sea of Consciousness and gritted his teeth. "You dare touch my person? Go die!"

With a boom, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm unleashed his Origin Power and activated one of his special skills.

Life Reflection Shield.

Rumble—!

The chain of explosions continued for more than ten minutes. A Rank 8 Soul Douluo had fallen.

Only after the smoke cleared did a cool female voice, accompanied by coughing, break the silence.

Qian Chaoyun slowly opened his eyes and saw a delicate face close at hand.

It was Ling Luochen.

His pupils trembled as he slowly pushed her away.

At that moment, Cheng Gang returned to his original form, swept his gaze over everyone, and asked, "Children, are you all right?"

At the critical moment, they had finally blocked the blast.

Dai Yueheng and Tang Qi slowly rose to their feet.

The two of them had been protected the best and were almost entirely unharmed.

Xu Jiujiu had her soul tool and was uninjured as well.

When everyone looked toward Qian Chaoyun again, they discovered that the young man was using pure Soul Power to heal Ling Luochen's injuries.

None of them had been injured in the explosion. Only the innocent civilians had died in the blast, while Ling Luochen, who had accompanied Qian Chaoyun on this mission, had been hurt.

Cheng Gang remained silent, feeling somewhat regretful.

Qian Chaoyun and Ling Luochen had been closest to the explosion and endured a stronger impact.

Yet Qian Chaoyun was unharmed, while that girl had been injured. Her back was covered in blood, along with the lingering resentment left behind by the Evil Spirit Master.

Xu Jiujiu's heart skipped a beat.

It was over!

She should have been the first to stand in front of Qian Chaoyun. If she had, neither of them would have been hurt.

Her Triggered Defense Soul Tool definitely could have withstood it.

But now, it was too late to say anything.

Cheng Gang strode up to Qian Chaoyun, took out several healing pills, and said, "Kid, take these pills first. Once we return to the Star Luo Empire, I'll ask the Medicine Immortal Douluo to treat your companion."

"In this operation, you and this Female Student performed the best. Not a single Evil Spirit Master escaped. On behalf of the Star Luo Empire, I thank you."

Xu Jiujiu hurried over to Qian Chaoyun and said, "Chaoyun, I have some too."

Qian Chaoyun fell silent for a moment, then accepted the healing medicine offered by the two of them and quietly fed it to his Senior Sister.

Xu Jiujiu and Cheng Gang both breathed a sigh of relief.

At that moment, Ling Luochen painfully opened her beautiful eyes and said, "Chaoyun, the mission is complete. Let's leave first. There's no need to worry about treatment—we can handle it ourselves."

"Alright."

Qian Chaoyun nodded, then helped her up, wrapping an arm around her slender waist to support his injured Senior Sister.

In truth, even if Ling Luochen had not saved him, he would not have been injured.

Yet that single act changed his opinion of this Ice Girl from the Inner Court.

At the same time, Ling Luochen gave him a faint smile.

Both of them wore the joy of having survived a disaster.

Perhaps it was this subtle connection that created an unspoken understanding between Ling Luochen and Qian Chaoyun.

Ling Luochen simply gazed at him, her pretty face faintly flushed. Her back hurt terribly, yet her heart was beating faster.

Perhaps from now on, she did not dislike men quite so much anymore.

This junior disciple, several years younger than her, perfectly matched her imaginings. And perhaps that was why she had risked her life to save him.

But she still would not admit that she actually liked younger men.

However, Tang Qi suddenly rushed over and accused Qian Chaoyun, "How could you be so arrogant? You got Senior Sister hurt! Don't you think you're far too conceited?"

"Why didn't you save us just now? In your eyes, are my life and Senior Dai Yueheng's life less important than the mission?"

"Why aren't you saying anything? Answer me!!"

At that moment, Dai Yueheng stepped forward to dissuade him. "Junior Brother Tang Qi, stop talking. This mission was all my fault. I failed to teach my junior disciple properly, so he didn't consider the consequences while carrying out the mission. He definitely won't make the same mistake next time."

Yet those words ignited Qian Chaoyun's fury.

Tang Qi still had the nerve to accuse him? If those two had not been captured, how could so many unexpected complications have arisen?

Especially that brainless Tang Qi, who had directly exposed his information and nearly allowed that Rank 8 Soul Douluo to discover him.

He, Ling Luochen, and Xu Jiujiu had all walked through the gates of hell.

As for all those dangers, including everything that happened afterward, Tang Qi and the other man could not escape responsibility.

And now, the other party actually still had the nerve to accuse him.

Tang Qi had chosen the Path to Death!

At that moment, Ling Luochen grabbed Qian Chaoyun's hand and shook her head at him. "Forget it. Tang Qi has always been like this. The Academy will deal with it."

Qian Chaoyun silently withdrew the hand that had been reaching for his sword.

However, Tang Qi noticed the movement and immediately jumped up, cursing, "What? You're so enraged that you want to draw your sword and kill a Senior Brother? You haven't even entered the Inner Court, yet you dare act so presumptuously before me!"

"Do you know where I come from? I come from the Clear Sky Sect, the number one sect on the continent! You're nothing more than a lowly remnant of Spirit Hall. What do you have to contend with me? Do you think you're still Spirit Hall's young master from ten thousand years ago?"

"Remnant of Spirit Hall, you still dare draw your sword before me? You're nothing but a remnant! At a life-and-death moment, you refused to save anyone and instead attacked us. I will definitely report this matter to the Academy and have the Resident Elders punish you."