Thousands of layers of energy membranes slowly descended, wrapping around the entire Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower before finally merging into its body and forming a sturdy barrier.
The Formless Flame continuously battered the tower, but the instant it touched the seal, the Black Tower emitted a dim glow, and a strange force knocked it back.
"I-I need to rest for a while..."
Seeing that the seal was temporarily stable, Liuli withdrew the Dou Qi sustaining the Sword Qi within the tower and slowly descended to the ground. But the moment the girl's feet touched the earth, her legs gave out beneath her, and she collapsed onto the ground.
Without the Sword Qi holding it back, the Fallen Heart Flame condensed once more. However, its body had shrunk several times over, and its aura was nowhere near as terrifying as before. Liuli estimated that it still possessed roughly the strength of a four-star Dou Zong.
"Zi Yan! Come help me out." Liuli raised her head and called weakly.
In the distance, Zi Yan, who had just punched the third Dou Wang's face out of shape, heard the call. She casually tossed the unconscious Dou Wang aside and flew over.
Seeing Liuli covered in blood, the little girl grew quite worried. "Sister Liuli, you're covered in blood! Your aura is a total mess too. Will you be alright?"
Liuli smiled helplessly and gently shook her head. "It's fine. Just put me somewhere to rest for a bit."
Truthfully, she was not entirely sure herself. The injuries on her body were not much of a problem; a few high-quality healing pills and several days of secluded recovery would heal them completely. The real issue was the crack in her Sword Heart, which worried her greatly. After all, this was the first time