Liu Erlong had been worried sick these past few days. She had rushed out of Shrek Academy to find Yu Xiaogang, only to arrive in Spirit City and see him being dragged through the streets on public display!
Fury surged through her. She punched the two soldiers escorting Yu Xiaogang away, and a fire dragon slammed into the ground, catching nearby civilians in its wake. Some were burned, and the soldiers hurried to help them to safety. Those trying to hold Liu Erlong back were swiftly defeated. They were ordinary soldiers, not Soul Masters, and before a Soul Douluo like Liu Erlong, they were nothing but small fry.
Yet Yu Xiaogang's first reaction upon seeing Liu Erlong was not joy. His face had been beaten swollen, leaving his speech slurred. Liu Erlong leaned close, pressing her ear toward his lips. "Xiaogang, what did you say? Say it again. I couldn't hear you!"
"I shed, don't shtay here! It'sh a trap!" Yu Xiaogang forced the words out through the pain, hurriedly pushing Liu Erlong. His brows drooped into a deep, anxious frown, but she failed to understand him. Frowning, she asked, "Xiaogang, what's wrong? What are you saying? I don't understand!"
"I can't be bothered exshplaining!" Yu Xiaogang looked thoroughly impatient as he pushed her. "Go! Hurry!"
Oh, hurry and go.
Liu Erlong nodded, immediately grabbed Yu Xiaogang, and fled toward the Heaven Dou Empire.
Yu Xiaogang kept glancing left and right, though it was unclear what he was looking for.
The two ran for their lives and finally reached the checkpoint. One more step, and they would be in the Heaven Dou Empire's territory. Just then, Qian Renyue suddenly descended from the sky. The Nine Pity Sword plunged into the checkpoint, unleashing an intimidating surge of power. Liu Erlong activated