Explosions roared, and flames surged.
Scorching tongues of fire ravaged the damaged steps, leaving the jade cracked and blackened.
Engulfed in the flames, Ye Jing cried out in pain.
Unlike when Eternal Night had been intact and allowed Ye Jing to completely ignore tier III Demon Flame, its destruction had not only drastically weakened its defenses but also considerably reduced the area it protected.
Ye Jing now felt the searing heat of the flames directly.
That heat brought excruciating pain to the right side of his face, which was already covered in burns.
Unbearable memories resurfaced in his mind.
Humiliation!
The humiliation Ye Jing wanted to forget but never could began filling his heart, providing the perfect fuel for his anger.
His anger burned ever hotter, subtly beginning to consume his reason.
But whoever was manipulating that anger was clearly an expert.
Not only was the manipulation discreet, it was exceedingly skillful.
Ye Jing noticed nothing.
Perhaps, given another second, he would have realized something was wrong.
But just then, that white figure appeared again.
The White Wolf Spirit swept nimbly past Ye Jing, its sharp claws once again battering Eternal Night's defenses.
Already broken, the remaining portions of Eternal Night developed even more cracks.
They spread so densely that they almost joined into a single web.
"You again?!"
"I'll kill you!"
Ye Jing's roar brimmed with murderous intent, but the White Wolf Spirit gave him no opportunity whatsoever. After landing its sneak attack, it turned and ran.
Of course, that did not mean Qin Ran's attack was over.
In the shadows, a narrow blade floated in midair, then shot straight out as Ye Jing roared.
Whoosh!
Clink!
Clink, clink, clink!
When the flying [Dandelion's Piercing] struck Eternal Night, its blade threw a spark off the flowing black light.
Immediately,