Gu Yi's Sacrifice?

Martial Soul Avatar!

Seeing how critical the situation had become, Zhao Wuji no longer dared to hold back. He threw back his head and roared as his seventh soul ring lit up instantly, black light enveloping his entire body.

Immediately afterward, Zhao Wuji's body rapidly expanded, fur sprouting across his skin as he truly transformed into a giant brown bear five meters tall.

He leaped forward in a single bound, his massive paw smashing toward the Titan Giant Ape. With his Soul Power boosted by 200%, he now possessed the ability to injure the Titan Giant Ape.

The Titan Giant Ape also noticed everyone's movements. It hurriedly shut its eyes, using its eyelids to block Tang San's hidden weapons.

Then it threw a punch toward Zhao Wuji, meeting his massive paw head-on.

Bang!

With no surprise whatsoever, Zhao Wuji was instantly knocked back several meters by that overwhelmingly terrifying force, while the Titan Giant Ape remained completely unscathed.

But at that moment, it sensed that something was wrong. It opened the hand that had been holding Xiao Wu, only to find that there was nothing inside.

It turned out that while it had not been paying attention, Gu Yi had secretly used his Third Soul Skill and forcibly teleported her back.

Seeing Xiao Wu safely returned to his side, Tang San's expression as he looked at Gu Yi could not possibly be described by the word "gratitude" alone.

However, the expression on Xiao Wu's face was somewhat strange. Uneasily, she turned to look back.

Sure enough, the Titan Giant Ape was enraged!

At that instant, its eyes turned scarlet as immense Soul Power spread out from its body.

In an instant, everyone present felt as though a mountain had been placed upon their shoulders. They wanted to stand, yet could not rise!

Even Zhao Wuji was no exception. Every step he took was now incomparably difficult, and he could only watch helplessly as the Titan Giant Ape extended its hand toward Xiao Wu and the others once more.

But Gu Yi would not let it have its way. His performance was not over yet!

Forcing himself to endure the crushing gravity, he struggled to his feet and smiled at Tang San and Xiao Wu. "Run. I'll hold it back for you."

After saying that, he left them with a silhouette they would never forget, disappearing from everyone's sight along with the Titan Giant Ape.

As they vanished, the gravity field disappeared as well. Everyone regained their freedom, but there was not a trace of joy on their faces. Instead, they were filled with worry—Dai Mubai excluded, of course.

The corners of his mouth were nearly stretched to his ears!

He had not had the chance to make a move before, but now Gu Yi had gone and sought death himself. This was simply wonderful!

But Zhu Zhuqing felt as though she could barely breathe. Her heart had leaped into her throat as she stared blankly in the direction Gu Yi had disappeared.

Ning Rongrong also stood frozen in place. The terror of brushing against death just now had frightened her senseless.

To be honest, the disgust she felt toward Gu Yi had still not faded. It was only right that Gu Yi had saved her. As Bone Grandfather's biological grandson, protecting her had been Gu Yi's duty to begin with.

There was no reason for her to change her opinion of him just because he had done what he was supposed to do.

In her heart, Gu Yi was now merely a less annoying tagalong.

The ones who reacted most strongly were Tang San and Xiao Wu. Neither of them had recovered from the shock yet. Gu Yi's tall figure still lingered before their eyes, seeming to replay itself over and over.

Xiao Wu stared blankly at the empty space before her, not knowing what to say for a moment.

"Leave, all of you! The time Gu Yi bought with his sacrifice wasn't for you to stand around grieving! Get moving!" Zhao Wuji shouted helplessly at everyone.

Watching Gu Yi disappear before his eyes, Zhao Wuji felt unbearable pain in his heart as well. This should have been his responsibility, but there was no time to mourn now. If they did not leave, Gu Yi's efforts would have been in vain.

At the mention of leaving, Dai Mubai was naturally the first to act. He walked over to Zhao Wuji and said to the others, who were still standing there in a daze, "Let's go. Gu Yi is beyond saving."

Hearing this, Ning Rongrong, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar slowly walked over. Clearly, they all agreed with what the two of them had said.

Tang San also wanted to take Xiao Wu away, but Xiao Wu did not move.

Zhu Zhuqing, meanwhile, seemed not to have heard anything at all. She remained where she was, staring blankly at the place where Gu Yi had vanished.

"I'm going to wait here for him to come back. He promised me he wouldn't leave me," Zhu Zhuqing said softly.

She still held onto a sliver of hope. Though that spark was tiny, she was willing to believe in it!

If Gu Yi died, she would avenge him.

"Brother, you go first. I'm waiting for him here too. Gu Yi fell into danger to save me. I don't want to leave just like this," Xiao Wu said firmly, pushing Tang San's hand away.

All Xiao Wu could do now was pray that Er Ming would not strike lethally, so she could stop the tragedy in time.

Otherwise, Gu Yi's "final smile" might remain in her heart forever, making her feel guilty for the rest of her life.

Seeing this, Tang San had no choice either. Based on his experience from his previous life, he should leave immediately and return to avenge Gu Yi once he was strong enough.

But if Xiao Wu refused to leave, what could he do?

Yet suddenly, Zhao Wuji appeared behind Xiao Wu. He struck the back of her neck with his palm, knocking her unconscious.

Then, in the next instant, he did the same to Zhu Zhuqing.

"Tang San, carry Xiao Wu. We're leaving!" Zhao Wuji ordered, looking at Tang San.

"Mm." Tang San nodded in response. After lifting Xiao Wu around the waist, he swallowed the Mushroom Sausage Oscar handed him and quickly flew toward the edge of the forest.

At the same time, within the Endless Bone Domain.

"Ding! Congratulations, Host. Xiao Wu's favorability has increased by 15%. Reward: one long-dissipated soul."

Hearing the system's voice in his mind, Gu Yi smiled, though his eyes held some confusion.

Everything had gone as he expected. Xiao Wu's favorability toward him had increased, but what was this reward?

"Ding! Would you like to inspect the special item?"

"Inspect it." Unable to suppress his curiosity, Gu Yi hurriedly spoke.

"Ding! Inspection successful. Congratulations, Host. You have obtained the soul of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, Soft Bone Rabbit ×1."

"?????"

Gu Yi was confused. What was going on? Wasn't Xiao Wu still alive? Where had this Hundred-Thousand-Year Soft Bone Rabbit soul come from?

Roar!

But before Gu Yi could think any further, the Titan Giant Ape leaped directly before him, its savage aura instantly filling the space around him.

Gu Yi sat calmly upon the throne as though he had not seen it at all.

Then suddenly, a massive palm fiercely slapped toward Gu Yi.

Bang!

A dull sound rang out, but before the Titan Giant Ape's horrified gaze, golden light lit up in its palm. Immediately afterward, the phantom of a golden crocodile appeared, smashing it away with a sweep of its tail.

"Ding! Titled Douluo Experience Card activated. You have obtained the level ninety-eight Golden Crocodile King martial soul, soul rings, and Soul Power. Remaining time: twenty-nine minutes."

As the system's voice rang out, Gu Yi felt his entire body fill with strength. At the same time, every soul skill of the Golden Crocodile King martial soul appeared in his mind.

"Damn, my luck really isn't bad! If I'd drawn the abilities of some trash Titled Douluo, beating you might have taken some effort."

"But now... heh heh! I'll try to go easy on you."

A strange smile appeared on Gu Yi's face as he slowly walked toward the Titan Giant Ape.

The Titan Giant Ape was utterly bewildered, completely unable to understand what had just happened.

It could not understand how that human who had been so weak just moments ago had managed to send it flying.

Moreover, Gu Yi was now giving off an aura that made its heart tremble.

A voice within its heart frantically warned it.

Run! Run now! Never look back!