The Asura Demon Slash devours the soul; Zhu Zhuqing protects the youth team.

The aftermath of the collision between the energy storm and the black pillar of light swept across the entire battlefield like a tsunami. Space distorted, the earth trembled, the soldiers of the Nishen Legion were blown away by the shockwave, and the formation of the Divine Army fell into brief chaos.

The Asura God's gaze, however, pierced through the chaotic battlefield, locking firmly onto the direction in which Lin Hao and the others were retreating. His magic sword flickered with red light, and killing intent boiled in his eyes. In his view, those unarmed youths, as well as the heavily injured Ning Rongrong, were perfect breakthrough points. As long as he killed them, he could dismantle the morale of the Nishen Legion and cause the God-Defying Grand Array to collapse completely.

"Ants, where are you running!" The Asura God's voice was icy and piercing. His figure transformed into a streak of red light, chasing after Lin Hao and the others. His magic sword slashed through the void, emitting a shrill whistle. As the red light surged, a massive sword aura slashed toward the backs of Lin Hao and the others.

The speed of the sword aura was too fast, so fast that Lin Hao and the others had no time to react. Carrying Ning Rongrong on their backs, they ran along the rugged mountain path. The sword aura behind them carried a pressure that threatened to tear apart their divine souls, making their scalps tingle and their bodies go cold.

"Not good!" Lin Hao's face turned deathly pale. He could clearly feel the shadow of death rapidly approaching. Subconsciously, he wanted to turn and defend, but he realized the god-defying rune device in his hand could not block this terrifying sword aura at all.

Ning Rongrong slowly opened her eyes on his back. Looking at the approaching red sword aura, a trace of despair flashed in her eyes. She wanted to mobilize her spirit power, but realized her dantian was empty; she couldn't summon even a shred of spirit power.

"Lin Hao... put me down... run quickly..." Ning Rongrong's voice was weak, carrying a hint of pleading. She didn't want to drag these youths down; she didn't want them to sacrifice themselves in vain for her.

"No! Lady Ning Rongrong, we will not put you down!" Lin Hao gritted his teeth and increased his running speed. The other youths chimed in one after another: "That's right! We won't put Lady Ning Rongrong down! We will survive together!"

The sword aura drew closer, its red light reflecting on their faces. The scent of death engulfed them like a tide.

Just then, a black figure appeared behind them like a ghost.

It was Zhu Zhuqing.

Her Reversal Shadow · Instant Realm Form had been pushed to the limit. Black Shadow Wings unfolded behind her, but because of the excessive exertion of power, they became somewhat translucent. Her face was pale as paper, and a trace of blood still lingered at the corner of her mouth. Clearly, she had already expended a significant amount of spirit power in the previous battle.

Without the slightest hesitation, she turned and shielded Lin Hao and the others behind her. Her back was directly facing the terrifying red sword aura.

"Lady Zhu Zhuqing!" Lin Hao and the others cried out, their eyes full of horror. They wanted to rush over but were firmly blocked by Zhu Zhuqing's Shadow Power.

"Don't come over!" Zhu Zhuqing's voice was cold and firm. She raised her God-Defying Shadow Claw, and the remaining spirit power in her body surged madly into the claws. The black light surged, forming a huge shadow shield that blocked behind her.

"Sshhh—"

The moment the red sword aura collided with the shadow shield, a harsh sound rang out. The shield shattered inch by inch like paper, turning into black light spots filling the sky. The sword aura, its momentum undiminished, slashed fiercely onto Zhu Zhuqing's back.

"Pfft!"

Zhu Zhuqing spat out a mouthful of blood, which splashed onto the ground, staining a large area of yellow soil red. Her body trembled violently, and a tearing pain came from her back, as if even her divine soul had been split open. Her Shadow Wings instantly shattered, turning into specks of light that dissipated into the air.

She stumbled forward, nearly falling to the ground. Gritting her teeth, she forced herself to steady her body, turned around, looked at Lin Hao and the others, and revealed a pale smile: "Run... don't look back..."

Looking at the deep wound on her back that reached the bone, and her pale face and the blood at the corner of her mouth, tears instantly blurred the vision of Lin Hao and the others. They knew that Lady Zhu Zhuqing had suffered such heavy injuries only because she was protecting them.

"Lady Zhu Zhuqing..." Lin Hao choked, his voice laced with sobs.

"Run quickly!" Zhu Zhuqing's voice suddenly rose, carrying a hint of unquestionable authority. She raised her hand, and a wisp of Shadow Power was injected into the bodies of Lin Hao and the others, boosting their speed. "Remember, survive, protect Lady Ning Rongrong well, and protect this land!"

Lin Hao and the others gritted their teeth and nodded through their tears. They hesitated no longer; carrying Ning Rongrong on their backs, they turned and sprinted toward the medical point in the rear. Their steps grew faster and faster, and tears flowed down their cheeks, dripping onto the ground and merging with Zhu Zhuqing's blood.

Watching Lin Hao and the others retreat, a trace of anger flashed in the Asura God's eyes. He hadn't expected his sword strike to be blocked by a mere God Defier. He raised his magic sword and slashed toward Zhu Zhuqing again, the red light surging with even stronger killing intent.

"Your opponent is me!" Zhu Zhuqing's voice was cold. Enduring the intense pain in her back, she once again mobilized the remaining spirit power in her body. Black Shadow Power swirled around her, and her figure merged into the shadows again as she rushed toward the Asura God.

She knew she was no match for the Asura God. Her spirit power was already exhausted, and her divine soul had been severely damaged. But she could not retreat; she had to stall the Asura God to buy more time for Lin Hao and the others.

The Shadow Claw collided with the magic sword, emitting a crisp sound. Zhu Zhuqing was sent flying again and fell heavily to the ground. Blood surged from her mouth again, and her vision began to blur. She could clearly feel her life force rapidly fading away.

The Asura God walked toward her step by step, the red light on his magic sword flickering with a bloodthirsty glow. He looked down at Zhu Zhuqing, his eyes full of disdain: "Ant, did you think you could stop me?"

Zhu Zhuqing slowly raised her head, looking at the Asura God's cold face, a mocking smile curling the corner of her mouth. Her voice was weak, yet carried a hint of determination: "I can't stop you... but I can delay you... as long as I am still alive... you won't be able to hurt them..."

She used her last ounce of strength to mobilize the Shadow Power within her. Black light surged around her, forming a massive Shadow Domain that enveloped the Asura God. Inside the Domain, shadows permeated, visibility was extremely low, and the Asura God's divine force was also suppressed to a certain extent.

"Courting death!" The Asura God roared, and his magic sword swung violently. The red sword aura tore through the shadows and slashed toward Zhu Zhuqing.

Watching the approaching sword aura, a trace of relief flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes. In her mind, the smiling faces of The women flashed by, as did the figure of Su Chen. She thought, to be able to protect this land together with them, it was truly wonderful.

She slowly closed her eyes, waiting for the arrival of death.

Just then, a pink and black light streaked across the sky like a shooting star, smashing into that red sword aura.

It was Xiao Wu.

Her figure landed beside Zhu Zhuqing, her pink and black rabbit ear wings fluttering slightly, her eyes full of anxiety: "Sister Zhuqing! Hold on!"

She raised her hand, injecting a wisp of world-shattering power into Zhu Zhuqing's body, attempting to alleviate her injuries. But Zhu Zhuqing's injuries were too severe; her divine soul was almost torn apart, and relying solely on her world-shattering power was simply unable to save her.

The Asura God looked at the suddenly appearing Xiao Wu, a trace of killing intent flashing in his eyes. He raised his magic sword and slashed toward the two of them again.

Xiao Wu's eyes sharpened. She shielded Zhu Zhuqing behind her, the world-shattering power swirling madly in her palms. She knew she had to block this sword strike; she had to protect Sister Zhuqing.

The pink and black light collided with the red sword aura, emitting a deafening roar. Xiao Wu was knocked back several steps, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of her mouth. Yet she still stood firmly in front of Zhu Zhuqing, her eyes determined.

"Sister Xiao Wu... leave me be... run quickly..." Zhu Zhuqing's voice was weak, carrying a hint of pleading. She didn't want to drag Xiao Wu down; she didn't want Xiao Wu to sacrifice herself in vain for her.

"I'm not leaving!" Xiao Wu's voice was laced with sobs, "Sister Zhuqing, we are Sisters, I won't abandon you!"

She mobilized the world-shattering power again, preparing to meet the Asura God's next attack.

The Asura God watched the scene before him, a trace of impatience flashing in his eyes. He raised his magic sword, preparing to launch a stronger attack to completely slay the two.

Just then, a black figure appeared on the battlefield like lightning.

It was Su Chen.

He held the god-defying longsword in his hand, black light surging, carrying cold killing intent. He stood in front of Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, looking at the Asura God with icy eyes, his voice sounding as if it came from hell: "Asura God, you are courting death!"

A terrifying pressure radiated from his body, causing the Asura God's body to tremble slightly.

Su Chen had finally shaken off the entanglement of the other Divine Army and rushed over. Looking at Zhu Zhuqing's pale face and the wound on her back, and the blood at the corner of Xiao Wu's mouth, the killing intent in his eyes erupted like a volcano.

He raised the god-defying longsword, and the God-Defying Soul Power within his body erupted without reservation. Black light shot into the sky, crushing toward the Asura God.

The Asura God looked at that terrifying black light, a trace of wariness flashing in his eyes. He dared not continue the battle, turned, and transformed into a streak of red light, retreating toward the direction of the three main gods.

Su Chen did not pursue. He turned and knelt beside Zhu Zhuqing, his eyes full of pain and regret. He reached out and gently stroked Zhu Zhuqing's cheek, his voice trembling slightly: "Zhuqing, hold on, I won't let you die!"

He injected black God-Defying Soul Power into Zhu Zhuqing's body, attempting to repair her damaged divine soul. But Zhu Zhuqing's divine soul damage was too severe, and the God-Defying Soul Power could only barely maintain her life force.

Zhu Zhuqing slowly opened her eyes, looking at Su Chen's anxious face, and revealed a weak smile. She reached out and gently held Su Chen's hand, her voice weak: "Su Chen... I didn't lose... I didn't let him... hurt the children..."

"I know, you didn't lose, you are the best." Su Chen's voice was choked with sobs, and he nodded forcefully, "Don't worry, I will heal you, I will definitely heal you!"

Zhu Zhuqing smiled, her hand slowly dropping, and her consciousness slipped back into blurriness.

Su Chen held Zhu Zhuqing and slowly stood up. He looked up at the three main gods in the sky, the killing intent in his eyes growing even more intense. He knew that this battle had only just begun. And he, already had no way back.