The next moment!
A single raindrop fell slowly, then two, three... In an instant, a fine curtain of rain enveloped the entire street.
The cool rain fell, constantly suppressing and washing away the spreading black mist, containing the disturbing mist around the Evil Soul Master and preventing it from spreading outwards.
The Evil Soul Master was furious when he saw his Soul Skill being suppressed by the sudden rain.
"Damn it! Die!!"
He roared madly, no longer expending his Soul Power to spread the mist, and stomped his feet hard on the ground, using all his remaining strength to rush straight at the two of them.
The black mist around it frantically gathered, condensing into a huge, ferocious, pitch-black claw.
"Second Soul Skill, Soul-Devouring Claw!"
The gigantic, pitch-black claw, carrying a terrifying power capable of devouring souls, roared in.
Xu Qing gritted his teeth, his blood and qi surged into the sky like burning flames, and the light on his golden dragon armor surged violently again. A loud dragon roar that shook the streets and alleys exploded out.
A majestic, enormous Five-Clawed Golden Dragon, its golden phantom forming an "S" shape, slowly emerged behind Xu Qing.
The next moment, he clenched his fist, which was covered by dragon armor, and swung it out with all his might.
Behind him, the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon golden Dragon Eyes coldly looked down at the charging Evil Soul Master with its golden eyes, as if looking at an ant.
The moment Xu Qing threw his fist, the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon roared to the sky.
"Roar--!"
Then, following the force of Xu Qing's punch, it flew through the air and collided fiercely with the Soul-Devouring Claw.
A deafening collision resounded as the massive black claw crumbled inch by inch under the dazzling golden light. The unstoppable golden dragon shadow pierced straight through the Evil Soul Master's body.
A holy and sacred golden power raged and surged within him, violently disintegrating and scorching his flesh and soul.
The Evil Soul Master froze on the spot, his body trembling uncontrollably. His bloodshot eyes suddenly went blank and dazed, and in that daze, he seemed to see a figure.
"Mommy~"
He tried to hug the woman, but her figure vanished in the blink of an eye, turning into countless specks of light. Then, he saw again the people he had killed!
Immediately afterwards, golden flames erupted from his body, and his soul burned as well.
The flames seemed to be the supreme deity standing at the end of fate, judging him.
"Hahaha~ Karma! Karma!!"
He laughed maniacally, talking incessantly, and his body began to gradually disintegrate and dissolve. In the clear and dazzling golden light, he turned into tiny specks of light, slowly dissipating into the air of the rainy night.
The black fog had completely dissipated over the streets, leaving only a steady drizzle.
At this moment, Xu Qing's golden armor also lost its power support, its light quickly dimmed, and piece by piece of armor phantom faded away. The dragon horns on his head and the dragon tail burning with golden flames behind him also disappeared.
A trickle of blood spilled from the corner of Xu Qing's mouth again; his breathing was heavy, and his Soul Power was almost completely exhausted.
"It's over."
Gu Yuena gazed in the direction where the Evil Soul Master had completely vanished, her expression unwavering as she scanned the empty streets and alleys to confirm that there was no danger.
By fully activating the Dragon Armor and unleashing that attack that drained his life force, Xu Qing had already pushed himself to his limit.
His body, which had been holding on by sheer willpower, suddenly relaxed, his vision went black, and he completely lost consciousness.
" Xu Qing!"
Gu Yuena reacted quickly, stepping forward and firmly supporting Xu Qing was about to fall.
Xu Qing's eyes were tightly closed, her face was as pale as paper, there were still traces of blood at the corners of her mouth, and her breathing became weak.
However, a faint green light enveloped his body, and a rich life force was rapidly repairing the damage within him.
Gu Yuena leaned down slightly and carefully helped Xu Qing onto her back, supporting his thighs firmly with both hands to prevent him from slipping off.
The cold drizzle continued to fall, its Sisi pattering down on the two of them.
Gu Yuena took a step, carrying the unconscious Xu Qing on her back, and slowly walked towards the Eastsea Academy, stepping on the pebbles and puddles.
The next day, early morning!
The soft sunlight shone on Xu Qing's profile, making his short golden hair gleam.
The next moment, Xu Qing's long eyelashes trembled slightly on the bed, and her tightly closed eyes slowly opened, revealing a pair of clear, golden eyes.
The dazzling yet gentle morning light fell into his eyes, causing him to squint slightly.
Xu Qing slowly turned her head and looked around at the clean and tidy unfamiliar room, which was the medical room of the Eastsea Academy.
A wave of soreness and fatigue washed over me from all over my body. The intense pain from last night's battle had mostly subsided, leaving only Sisi sense of weakness in my limbs.
His gaze shifted slightly, landing on the edge of the bed.
Gu Yuena was fast asleep, lying on the edge of the bed.
She had clearly stayed by his side all night; her delicate face was gently rubbing against his arm, her long silver hair cascading over her shoulders, and her eyes were calm and gentle, devoid of their usual aloofness.
Xu Qing felt a warmth in her heart, her voice hoarse and weak, and she softly called out:
" Nana..."
That soft call instantly woke Gu Yuena from her deep sleep.
Her long eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly opened her purple eyes, rubbing them sleepily with her hand.
When she saw Xu Qing staring at her with his eyes open, a flash of joy crossed her eyes.
"You're finally awake."
Gu Yuena's voice was soft and gentle, carrying a hint of barely perceptible joy and relaxation. Her gaze fell carefully on Xu Qing's face, confirming that his complexion had improved and his condition had obviously improved a lot. The tension in her heart that had been taut all night slowly eased.
Xu Qing slightly curved the corners of his lips, his golden eyes gentle and warm as he looked at the girl before him whose eyes were filled with nothing but his.
I'm fine now, I'm sorry to have worried you.
Footsteps sounded softly, and the school doctor in a white coat slowly pushed open the door and walked in.
Her gaze swept over Xu Qing on the bed, then landed on Gu Yuena, who was still lying by the bedside, a hint of amusement on her lips.
"Excuse me, I'm sorry to have disturbed you two."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuena's cheeks instantly flushed a faint blush, and the tips of her ears even felt slightly hot.
Seeing this, the kind school doctor smiled gently, stopped teasing, stepped forward, briefly looked through the injury records on the bedside table, and then glanced at Xu Qing.
"Alright, the examination results are fine. You're mostly exhausted from overdrawing your Soul Power. You can leave after a good rest."
At this point, a hint of curiosity appeared in her eyes, and her gaze fell on Xu Qing, subconsciously looking him up and down.
"But I am truly curious, how exactly did you improve your physical strength to such an extent?"
But she understood that everyone had their own secrets, so she didn't pry further. She simply waved her hand, smiled slightly, and turned to leave the medical room, the door closing gently behind her.
Silence returned to the room.
Xu Qing leaned against the headboard, catching his breath slightly. As if suddenly remembering the fierce battle of the previous night, his brows furrowed slightly. He turned to look at Gu Yuena beside him, about to ask her a question.
Before he could even speak, Gu Yuena already understood what he wanted to ask, and answered with a hint of anger:
"I've already asked Teacher Ye to help us investigate. The thug leader who attacked us last night is named Guang Long, and he's the younger brother of Guang Biao, the captain of the Eastsea City Mecha Brigade."