The Evil Cold Demon Flame from his dantian surfaced from his body and stood shoulder to shoulder with Bai Fan.
Spiritual power gathered within the Starry Sky Eyes, and dazzling, multicolored beams erupted from his eyes, shooting toward the pursuers across from him.
Elsewhere, Tang Wutong dragged Wang Qiu'er as they fled, but many powerful figures suddenly appeared on the once-quiet road.
The Evil Eye Soul Engineer Corps waited there, holding Soul Tool Laser Rays.
The Soul Tool Laser Rays fired at the two of them, forcing them onto the defensive.
Wang Qiu'er quickly gained numerous wounds.
Tang Wutong hid behind Wang Qiu'er, leaving Wang Qiu'er to bear most of the damage.
"Qiu'er, sacrifice yourself to me! You're an Auspicious Beast. It's impossible for you and Bai Fan to be together."
"Your memories were all stolen. During this time, I've recovered my memories. Bai Fan loves me. I'm Wang Dong'er. You're nothing but my substitute."
"Sacrifice yourself to me, and you'll be able to stay by Bai Fan's side forever."
As Wang Qiu'er resisted the attacks from the other side, she considered Tang Wutong's words.
Back when Tang Wutong had returned to the academy ahead of schedule, she had sought Wang Qiu'er out alone and said much the same thing. She simply had not revealed her true purpose so bluntly at the time.
Wang Qiu'er was covered in injuries. Memories of the time she had spent with Bai Fan kept replaying in her mind, filling her heart with reluctance.
The enemy's attacks did not weaken because of her emotions. The Evil Eye Soul Engineer Corps' assault only grew fiercer.
Wang Qiu'er briefly ignored the pain in her body. At that moment, the pain in her heart far surpassed it.
"That's right! I'm a soul beast. How could I possibly hope