Chapter 185: Yu Xiaogang's Heartbreak
The figures of Tang San and Xiao Wu seemed to freeze.
At this moment, they were firmly locked by another skill of Long Chen's 100,000-year right arm Soul Bone—Azure Dragon Sluggish Divine Claw—causing even their thoughts to slow down.
Tang San's eyes were filled with disbelief.
He had not expected Long Chen's strength to be so tyrannical that even the level 96 Sword Douluo, Chen Xin, could not gain the upper hand in a short time.
Moreover, Long Chen was still able to divide his attention to deal with them while fighting Sword Douluo.
"What should I do?"
A sense of unprecedented crisis rose in Tang San's heart, and he screamed silently in the depths of his soul.
He tried to mobilize the Soul Power within his body, only to find that the suppressive force was like an invisible shackle, making every movement incredibly difficult.
He looked around; the Soul Masters who were originally responsible for protecting him were also suffering under the suppression of this powerful Spiritual Power, their faces showing pain, unable to provide him with any assistance.
In the face of absolute strength, any strategy appeared pale and powerless.
Just as Tang San was feeling anxious inside, the sky suddenly dimmed, and an ancient and evil aura permeated the air.
A huge Taotie Phantom appeared out of thin air.
Its massive body obscured half the sky, and the blood-red eyes under its armpits were like abysses, releasing a heart-palpitating light, as if it could devour all life.
The Taotie Phantom opened its giant mouth, carrying an aura of destroying everything, and pounced towards the immobilized Tang San and Xiao Wu.
That terrifying aura made the surrounding space tremble.
At the same time, on the other side of the battlefield, the coordination between Long Chen and Dugu Bo became increasingly tacit.
Their offensive against Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi became increasingly fierce.
The huge Azure Dragon shadow, wrapped in lightning, was like an angry Thunder God, continuously releasing blue-purple lightning.
The Blue Scale Flood Dragon, the Avatar of Dugu Bo, spat out green, highly poisonous light blades.
The interweaving of lightning and poison forced Chen Xin to deal with it with full concentration, leaving him no time to attend to anything else.
At this critical moment, Yu Xiaogang controlled the Golden Dragon, withdrew from the battle with Ye Tianming, and rushed towards Tang San and Xiao Wu regardless of everything.
But at this moment, a sudden and massive force violently struck the Golden Dragon.
That was the 100,000-year left arm Soul Bone skill activated by Long Chen—Titan Skybreak.
The violent force directly blasted the Golden Dragon onto the ground, stirring up a cloud of dust.
The Golden Dragon let out a painful wail and reverted back into Luo Sanpao.
Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and Liu Erlong were all severely injured, vomiting blood.
Witnessing this scene, both Tang San and Xiao Wu's eyes were filled with horror and despair.
Those Soul Masters also had looks of horror on their faces.
This battle had far exceeded their imagination; each of their lives was threatened, and it seemed they could die here at any moment.
Just then, the Taotie Phantom opened its giant mouth again, aiming directly at Xiao Wu.
That pitch-black throat seemed capable of devouring all light and hope.
"Xiao Wu!"
Liu Erlong shouted.
She rushed over regardless of everything, mobilizing all the remaining Soul Power in her body, attempting to block the terrifying Taotie Phantom.
However, in the face of absolute power, personal courage appeared so insignificant.
The next moment, Liu Erlong's figure disappeared into the giant mouth of the Gourmand, leaving only a shrill cry echoing in the air.
"No! Erlong!"
Flender and Yu Xiaogang roared almost simultaneously.
Their voices were filled with despair and fear.
Watching their beloved being devoured before their eyes, they were powerless to do anything.
"Erlong. No! This isn't real."
Flender's eyes instantly became hollow, standing frozen on the spot, looking at the direction where Liu Erlong had disappeared, as if time had frozen at this moment.
His hands were clenched into fists, veins bulging, and the surging grief in his heart submerged him like a tide.
Liu Erlong was also a woman he deeply loved.
Although Liu Erlong ultimately chose Yu Xiaogang, this did not affect Liu Erlong's weight in his heart.
He could not believe that the partner who had fought side by side with them for many years had been ruthlessly devoured right before his eyes.
Tears swirled in his eyes.
"Erlong."
Yu Xiaogang knelt on the ground, covering his face with his hands, his shoulders trembling violently.
His heart felt as if it were being sliced by thousands of sharp blades, in unbearable pain.
He and Liu Erlong should not have fallen in love, but they still broke through numerous obstacles and struggled to be together.
This hard-won relationship made him cherish it all the more.
At this moment, his heart felt as if it had been uprooted, leaving behind an empty and cold soul.
Watching the heartbroken Yu Xiaogang and Flender, Tang San was also heartbroken, but even more so, he felt despair.
That was a despair more terrifying than death.
The crisis they faced had not been alleviated in the slightest by Liu Erlong's death.
Those Soul Masters were also trembling with fear from this sudden turn of events.
Every one of their faces was filled with horror and helplessness, as if the next one to be devoured would be themselves.
Xiao Wu was locked by Long Chen's Spiritual Power, unable to move, and could only watch all this happen.
Her eyes held both fear and remorse.
Tears slid down silently.
"Why... why did it turn out like this..."
"Perhaps, I shouldn't have returned to the human world."
"Mother Erlong, I'm sorry, it's my fault you were harmed."
Xiao Wu screamed silently in the depths of her soul.
Liu Erlong had adopted her as a goddaughter, just like her mother, giving her meticulous care and trust, making her feel warmth.
Those happy times spent with Liu Erlong had now turned into sharp fragments, lacerating her heart.
In her despair, a flash of determination flickered in Xiao Wu's eyes.
She knew deeply that she could not break free from this fatal binding with her own strength, but a power unwilling to surrender was surging in her heart.
She was unwilling to be devoured just like this, and even less willing to see Tang San fall while she was powerless to act.
"Brother, you don't need to envy Long Chen; he has a 100,000-year Soul Ring, and you will have one too. In the future, I will be able to be with you forever..."
"Mother, Mother Erlong, I'm coming to find you."
Xiao Wu called out softly in the depths of her soul, filled with endless attachment and reluctance.
She decided that even if it meant paying the price with her life, she would secure a glimmer of hope for Tang San.
Xiao Wu looked at Tang San with reluctance, and the Soul Power throughout her body began to surge crazily.
She prepared to sacrifice herself to Tang San, helping him escape this land of death.
"Xiao Wu, what are you going to do?"
Tang San keenly sensed Xiao Wu's abnormality.
He could feel the surging Soul Power within Xiao Wu, as well as the determination and tragedy in her eyes.
"Brother, take good care of yourself in the future; I will become a part of you and stay with you forever."
"No! Xiao Wu, you cannot do this!"
Reading the meaning in Xiao Wu's eyes, Tang San screamed in despair in his heart.
He realized that Xiao Wu wanted to save him from this desperate situation by sacrificing herself.