She was unwilling to remain content with the status quo, and even less willing to merely serve as Gu Sheng's dependent, enjoying his protection.
She longed to temper herself in true life-and-death battles and carve out her own path to becoming strong!
"We can't keep wasting time like this!"
Gu Ningshuang took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing her surging blood and qi. Her voice was filled with resolve.
"We have to take a gamble! I'll try to assassinate the Beast King hiding behind the beast horde! As long as I can force it to show itself or create chaos, the horde will surely be thrown into turmoil!"
She looked at Gu Yurou.
"Yu Rou, find a way to make Little White cooperate. The moment the beast horde falls into disorder, have it tear open an opening at any cost!"
Then she looked at Shen Qingtian. Their gazes met, and no further words were needed.
Shen Qingtian rarely spoke. She merely nodded slightly, but the eyes beneath her bronze mask abruptly became incomparably resolute, carrying even a hint of crazed determination.
Her voice was hoarse and concise.
"I'll self-destruct one avatar and blast open a path for you. I'll leave after the explosion."
Gu Ningshuang's gaze sharpened. She knew this was the only possible way to break the deadlock, despite the extreme danger.
Her expression turned solemn. Without further hesitation, her aura suddenly surged! Chilling sword qi rolled out like substance itself, the temperature in the air plummeting as countless tiny snowflakes condensed from nothing and whirled rapidly around her body!
"Go!"
With a sharp cry, Gu Ningshuang gripped the broken half of her sword and transformed into a dazzling sword beam that charged forward without hesitation. Ignoring the ordinary demonic beasts around her, she rushed at astonishing speed toward the