Bang!
With a dull thud, God Kerr's towering body fell first. Zhao Fu's legs gave way, and he too toppled forward.
At that moment, a figure appeared beside Zhao Fu and caught him in her arms. A rare trace of concern appeared on her icy face. "Master!"
Cough!
Zhao Fu coughed up another mouthful of blood. With God Kerr's death, the trident vanished as well. But Zhao Fu watched as vast amounts of blood-colored aura rose from God Kerr's body; before long, it would collapse and disappear.
"Quick... refine... him," Zhao Fu said weakly, forcing the words out to Ghost Slayer.
Ghost Slayer gave a grunt of acknowledgment, then raised her head to look at Heavenly Demon, who had puffed out her cheeks and was staring at her with wide eyes. "You hold Master! I'll go refine God Kerr."
Hearing this, Heavenly Demon gave a soft snort before immediately putting on a smiling face. When she had seen Zhao Fu severely wounded and about to fall, she had originally planned to rush over first, letting Zhao Fu see just how loyal and wonderful she was. Perhaps Zhao Fu would be moved and give her the King's Remnant Soul she had coveted for so long to eat.
Yet she had not expected Ghost Slayer to beat her to it. Thus, Heavenly Demon stood off to one side, staring at Ghost Slayer with some resentment. This Ghost Slayer is really too scheming—she's always stealing my opportunities!
Now, hearing Ghost Slayer's words, Heavenly Demon happily ran over and snatched Zhao Fu into her arms. Putting on a sorrowful, heartbroken expression, she gazed deeply at Zhao Fu with her eyes. "Master! You mustn't let anything happen to you, or I'll be so heartbroken."
Zhao Fu was utterly speechless. Weakly, he told her to carry