Although one of the five Soul Saint was injured, the other four had already closed in again, their faces showing a cruel, cat-and-mouse-like expression and the ease of completing their mission.
At the entrance of the ancestral hall, the Soul Douluo general watched this scene, a hint of impatience and coldness flashing in his eyes.
"A waste of time."
He snorted coldly, no longer waiting. He took a step forward, and his boundless Soul Power erupted like a volcano. A huge white tiger phantom condensed behind him, roaring silently to the sky, exuding a suffocating pressure.
Soul Douluo raised his right hand, his five fingers forming a claw, aimed at Zhu Zhuqing, who was almost unable to move on the ground. A point of extremely dazzling platinum light condensed at the tip of his claw. It was a highly concentrated destructive energy, enough to easily tear apart the defense of Soul Saint.
"To die under this general's ' White Tiger Claw ' is an honor for you. In your next life, remember not to be born into the wrong family, and even more so, don't be born with the wrong talent." The Soul Douluo general's voice was cold as he slowly pressed down with his five fingers. The point of platinum light suddenly magnified, transforming into a terrifying claw shadow that Space Rending, carrying the momentum to destroy everything, and fell down on Zhu Zhuqing's head!
The shadow of death, like the heaviest night, completely enveloped Zhu Zhuqing.
The fierce wind was making it difficult for her to breathe; struggling was futile. Her Soul Power was exhausted, her injuries were severe, and there was no way to avoid it.
She slowly closed her eyes, her long eyelashes casting two shadows on her paper-white face.
There was no fear of death in her heart, only a cold emptiness, and a trace of... a regret and attachment so subtle that even she herself was not clearly aware of it.
' Tang Feng...'
This name, like the last faint starlight in the darkness, quietly swept across her heart before her consciousness sank into darkness.
Two years have passed since I last saw him. I wonder where he is now? Does he... still remember me? If there is an afterlife...
Just as the destructive light of the White Tiger Claw was about to engulf Zhu Zhuqing's delicate body...
"Buzz!!!!"
A strange, heavy hum, seemingly capable of freezing time and space, came from the heavens without warning!
Immediately afterwards, a dark golden stream of light tore through the murderous Soul Power and firelight that enveloped the ancestral hall, and crashed down at extreme speed between Zhu Zhuqing and the terrifying claw shadow!
"Clang!!!!!!!!!!"
The shockwave exploded in a spherical shape, instantly repelling the four Soul Saint had rushed towards them!
The dark golden light dissipated, revealing a long staff about twelve feet long, made of ancient materials, neither gold nor iron!
The staff was deeply embedded in the ground, and the surrounding stone slabs were cracked and sunken in a spider web pattern, yet it stood there firmly, exuding an aura of "no matter how the sky collapses and the earth cracks, I will remain unmoved!"
It was the Ruyi Jingu Bang, weighing over three thousand catties, that Tang Feng had commissioned to be forged. The reason he didn't use the Clear Sky Hammer was because it wasn't time to turn against the Star Luo Empire yet.
The Soul Douluo's " White Tiger Claw " gripped the dark gold staff tightly, but instead of being able to budge it in the slightest, a strange shockwave from the staff's rebound invaded his arm, causing his entire right arm to instantly feel numb and painful. His eyes were filled with surprise and uncertainty as he looked at the staff.
"Who goes there?! How dare you obstruct the royal family's business?!" Soul Douluo shouted angrily.
His answer came from a figure that drifted down from the shadows of the eaves.
Dressed in black, with a tall and straight posture, his face was clearly cold and stern in the flickering firelight and moonlight—it was Tang Feng!
He gripped the dark gold staff stuck in the ground with one hand, and with a slight effort, easily pulled it up, holding it horizontally in front of him.
"You're asking for death! Attack! Kill him too!" The Soul Douluo general was furious and embarrassed. Although he was surprised by the strangeness of the opponent's weapon and the way it appeared, he was confident in his cultivation and did not believe that a young man who had not even released his Martial Soul could turn the world upside down.
Upon hearing this, the four Soul Saint and several other Soul Emperor roared and pounced again, unleashing a dazzling array of Soul Skill as they attacked Tang Feng from all directions.
Tang Feng's eyes narrowed slightly, and the dark gold staff in his hand suddenly moved!
It has no dazzling Soul Power, no flashy techniques, only the most basic and simple staff techniques, yet they contain a certain profound simplicity!
Sea-Calming Staff Technique!
The staff flashed and danced, seemingly slow, yet always managed to strike first despite being behind. It always hit the enemy when their old strength was exhausted and their new strength had not yet been generated, or the weak point in the connection between their Soul Skill. He fought against many, and steadily blocked the siege of seven or eight high-level Soul Master!
"This kid is strange! Form the formation!" The Soul Douluo Master general sensed something was wrong and gave a stern order. The remaining Soul Master quickly changed formation, attempting to trap and kill Tang Feng with a combined attack.
Tang Feng knew he couldn't fight for long. He slammed his long staff into the ground!
Thump!
With a muffled thud, a dark golden ripple spread out from the tip of the staff. All the Soul Master who rushed forward felt their bodies sink, their movements involuntarily slowed down, and their Soul Power circulation momentarily sluggish.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Tang Feng moved with lightning speed, flashing to the side of Zhu Zhuqing was almost unconscious.
Looking at the woman on the ground, wounded and barely breathing, a deep pity and anger flashed in his eyes. Without hesitation, he bent down, put one arm around her slender waist, and gently lifted her up.
The surface was cold and soft to the touch, carrying the smell of blood, and she trembled slightly from her weakness.
Zhu Zhuqing seemed to regain a sliver of consciousness, struggling to open her eyes. Through her blurry vision, she saw a face etched in her memory. Her lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but no sound came out. Only the light that suddenly burst forth in her eyes was brighter than the stars, a mixture of unbelievable surprise, the excitement of escaping a desperate situation, and the deep-seated dependence and affection that could no longer be concealed.
"Hang in there."
Tang Feng whispered in her ear, his tone gentler than ever before.
The next moment, the Dragon Flame Wings unfolded on his back, and with a gentle flap, a scorching whirlwind swept across the ground.
"Stop him! He can fly!"
The Soul Douluo's eyes widened in fury. He leaped into the air, unleashing his Eighth Soul Skill, and an even larger White Tiger Claw lashed out from the sky!
The other Soul Master also unleashed their long-range Soul Skill in an attempt to block out the sky.
Tang Feng held Zhu Zhuqing tightly, his eyes sharp as an eagle's as he faced the overwhelming attack.
He didn't take the hit head-on. Instead, the Dragon Flame Wings suddenly unleashed an astonishing propulsion force, propelling him like a rocket shooting in reverse. He abruptly rose at an almost vertical angle, narrowly escaping through the gaps between countless Soul Skill!
Dragon Flame Wings threw out two long spears, which were the External Soul Bone skills " Ice and Fire Judgment ". This skill reduced the movement and attack speed of all targets within range by 70% for 30 seconds and also dealt true fire damage.
The pursuit by Soul Douluo and the other Soul Saint generals was halted.
Using the extreme speed of the Dragon Flame Wings, Tang Feng, carrying Zhu Zhuqing, transformed into a streak of crimson-gold light, breaking through the sky above Star Luo City and speeding towards the territory of the Heaven Dou Empire without looking back!
The Soul Douluo general was furious, but could only watch helplessly as his opponent disappeared into the horizon, his heart filled with horror and humiliation, yet utterly powerless.
High in the sky, a fierce wind howled.
Tang Feng carefully held Zhu Zhuqing in his arms, using his Soul Power to form a barrier to protect her from the impact and cold air brought by the high-speed flight.
Dragon Flame Wings were activated at full power, tearing through the clouds and leaving the lights and hustle and bustle of Star Luo City far behind.
Zhu Zhuqing leaned against his warm and firm chest, listening to his steady and powerful heartbeat, feeling the sense of security from his embrace. Involuntarily, a faint but incredibly reassuring and happy smile appeared on her lips.
It's him... he really came...
Tears silently streamed down his face, soaking into his clothes.
The disorientation of surviving the ordeal, coupled with the immense shock of the sudden appearance of the person she had been longing for, shattered her cold exterior completely.
The longing, struggle, loneliness, and despair of the past two years, and the warmth and security of being protected and cherished at this moment, are like a flood that has burst its banks, overwhelming all her psychological defenses.
This time, she completely and without reservation entrusted her body, soul, and future to the man who had repeatedly pulled her back from the abyss.
Zhu Zhuqing raised her head and looked at Tang Feng's cold and focused profile in the night wind, the moonlight gilding him with a layer of silver.
This young man appeared time and again in her most dangerous moments, leaving an indelible mark on her heart.
This time, after being saved from the brink of death by him, feeling the strength and firmness of his embrace, the last trace of hesitation and coldness in her heart vanished.
It's him.
He's the one for me.
No matter what lies ahead, no matter who he is, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, her heart is unconditionally and firmly tied to this man Tang Feng.