But its target was not Ghost Li, who had fallen into madness.
Instead, in a gesture of protection, it enveloped Li Xiaoyu, Lu Xueqi, and Ghost Li, who was still struggling.
A golden barrier formed from Geng Metal Dragon Qi took shape in an instant.
It completely cut the three of them off from the blood-soaked battlefield beyond.
Within the barrier, dragon might surged, sacred and serene.
Beyond it, battle cries shook the heavens, and rivers of blood flowed.
At that moment, the two worlds were sharply divided.
"Roar!"
Ghost Li stared at the sacred golden barrier around him and felt the dragon might that made him deeply uncomfortable. He let out a monstrous roar.
The baleful energy within him had met its natural enemy. It began to surge out of control, trying to break through the barrier's restraints.
The Soul-Devouring Magic Rod in Ghost Li's hand erupted with dazzling black light. Wave after wave of devastating black staff shadows smashed viciously against the golden barrier.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Deafening rumbles echoed within the barrier.
Under the onslaught of the black staff shadows, the golden barrier flickered, on the verge of shattering.
Li Xiaoyu watched Ghost Li continue to struggle, his expression grave.
Suppressing him with Geng Metal Dragon Qi alone wasn't enough.
To pull Ghost Li completely back from the heart demon, they needed a gentler power as well.
"Xueqi!"
Li Xiaoyu turned and barked at Lu Xueqi, who stood beside him with a grave expression.
"Lend me your strength!"
"Okay!"
Lu Xueqi nodded firmly without hesitation.
She looked at the old friend controlled by baleful energy, still struggling, and her cool eyes were filled with complicated emotions.
Lu Xueqi reached out and gently pressed her jade-white hand against the golden barrier.
She closed her eyes and immersed her