Ancient Relic

"By my shadow, I shall protect my master!"

Shadow shouted coldly, forming seals before her chest with both hands. A spear formed entirely from shadows appeared out of thin air.

She hurled the spear at the second blood dragon. Shadows and bloody light collided violently in midair. The blood dragon was utterly shattered, but the backlash made blood pour from Shadow's seven orifices, and her body swayed unsteadily.

"Th-This is impossible!"

The Blood Fiend Twin Venerables stared in horror at Shadow, whose aura had surged dramatically. Fear finally appeared on their faces.

Shadow gave them no time to react. With a flash, she appeared before the two men.

She held a shadow spear in each hand and thrust them without hesitation into the chests of the two Sect Realm experts.

"Explode."

Shadow spoke softly.

The shadow spears exploded inside their bodies. The Blood Fiend Twin Venerables did not even have time to scream before they were blown apart, leaving not even bones behind. Shadow remained where she stood, the dark blue flames still burning over her body, but her life aura was rapidly weakening.

"Shadow!"

Gu Sheng forcibly interrupted his healing and staggered to his feet.

He saw it clearly. Shadow had ignited her Origin Fire, burning away her life in exchange for power.

Xiao Mengdie rushed over from afar and was too shocked by the sight to speak.

Xiao Xuance struggled to his feet. Seeing that the enemies had been destroyed, he finally let out a breath of relief, only to be shocked again by Shadow's condition.

Shadow slowly turned and looked at Gu Sheng.

Her mask had shattered during the battle, revealing a pale yet beautiful face. Blood hung at the corner of her mouth, but she wore a satisfied smile.

"Master. You're safe."

Shadow's voice was weak