Xuan Zi froze at those words, then noticed the seven members of the Reserve Team and Ma Xiaotao's group of three whom Gu Qingnian had rescued behind him. His heart eased a little.
That meant there were still four people inside!
The cold surrounding him cleared his thoughts considerably. He looked toward Gu Qingnian, and shock flashed through his eyes at the sight of him looking as though the Ice Empress had possessed him.
Almost unconsciously, he replied, "All right!"
Having received Xuan Zi's answer, Gu Qingnian surveyed the corpses erupting simultaneously around them. The surrounding icy air had slowed their explosions, giving him a clear idea of what to do.
"A Wu."
At some point, a pink rabbit had appeared on Gu Qingnian's shoulder. It was A Wu, whom he had not seen in a long time.
"A Wu, while I'm dealing with these explosions, if I get overwhelmed and things turn dangerous, go protect Nannan and the others."
A Wu nodded gently. After giving Gu Qingnian a worried glance, she turned and leaped toward Jiang Nannan's group.
"Tian Meng, Ice Empress, aid me!"
"Yes, Master!"
At his command, two terrifying, awe-inspiring powers erupted from Gu Qingnian at once. The already rapidly spreading icy air instantly intensified severalfold. In mere seconds, it froze the entire cavern, and ultimate cold swept through every corner.
At the same time, Gu Qingnian instantly appeared before the figure Xuan Zi was holding. The person Xuan Zi had seized from inside the cavern without touching him was completely shrouded in a black robe.
He looked extremely gaunt, but his features were hidden. All that could be seen were five shining Soul Rings around him-three yellow and two purple. He was indeed merely a Soul King.
Being caught by Xuan Zi, followed by Gu Qingnian's