The Carousel of Life (3 More)
Phoenix King, soaring through the air, showed no sign of slowing down. He even left afterimages as he rushed toward Fang Yue at incredible speed.
His hand opened wide, and his five fingers expanded, turning into a black cage that descended upon Fang Yue!
Sensing danger, Fang Yue turned and cut through it with his sword.
A black line sliced through the cage, splitting Phoenix King's palm in two.
His black wings flapped behind him, sending his speed soaring. Seizing the opportunity, he closed in and lunged into Phoenix King's arms, slashing with his sword!
Squelch—
Blood sprayed, but Phoenix King, struck in the chest, didn't retreat. Instead, he reached back with his other hand and seized Fang Yue, holding him tightly in his arms.
The splattered blood formed a crimson curtain in midair, creating a square that enveloped them both.
With his body restrained, Fang Yue smashed his head directly into Phoenix King's.
Thud!!
A heavy impact rang out. Blood flowed from the dent in Phoenix King's forehead, but he bared his bloody teeth in a savage grin.
"The [Ink Immortal Array] will be completed! I will finish my master's array, and I won't let a thing like you stop me at the final step!"
The crimson cube's color rapidly deepened, shielding its contents from outside view. At the same time, its internal temperature soared, and crimson liquid flooded in like water bursting through a dam. In moments, it had submerged them both.
Submerged in the blood, Fang Yue immediately felt himself suffocating. He struggled violently.
Crack, crack.
He could hear the bones in Phoenix King's arm breaking under the pressure, but Phoenix King still held him fast.
The feeling of suffocation grew stronger, leaving him almost unable to exert any strength. His