Chapter 79

Gu Bin suddenly stood up. As the contents of the bottle entered his mouth, he felt as if he had swallowed a ball of fire, a blazing inferno.

The scorching heat passed through his tongue, burned through his throat, and entered his abdomen.

At this moment, all his organs seemed to be on fire. His body turned an intense red, with wisps of white smoke curling around his eyes, ears, mouth, and nose. His vision blurred, and he could only vaguely see a figure in front of him.

The figure waved its hands in vain, as if shouting something. Unfortunately, he could no longer hear anything, and he knew clearly that his eyes would soon be completely blind.

However, at this moment, his mind was unprecedentedly calm.

Being born into a large family like the Gu family was not always a good thing.

His parents died early due to a family mission, leaving the three brothers without care. Gu Wen, who was five years older than the two of them, took on the role of both father and mother from the day their parents passed away, raising the two of them.

Children without parents were always bullied. However, Gu Wen, with his young shoulders, created a sky under which they could survive.

Later, Gu Wen was discovered by the family to have the talent of a spirit practitioner.

Thus, everything changed. The three brothers were intensively cultivated by the family, gradually advancing from the Scholar rank to the Master rank, and even being recruited by the天河少主 (Tianhe Young Master), envied by countless family warriors.

He knew clearly that all of this was because they had a good older brother.

Since he was old enough to understand, his older brother had been their sky, their most revered idol.

At this moment, countless scenes flooded his mind.

A tear welled up in the corner of his eye, but this moisture was quickly burned away by the fire within him.

His eyelids trembled slightly, and the last figure he could see finally disappeared.

Pain seared through Gu Bin's bones, and his entire body burned fiercely, turning him into a true fireman.

He turned, extended his fist, and struck out into the void in front of him, delivering the last and most spectacular punch of his life.

This punch, fueled by his heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and limbs, his entire body as the fuel and power.

This punch, with his life as the sacrifice, his will as the driving force, released infinite power into the limited space.

"Boom..."

As the punch was delivered, the flames burst, and the clouds parted, revealing the sky!

A path to the heavens was plowed through the void, and the entire formation was forcibly opened, creating a path to survival.

Gu Bin's body turned into specks of fire, dispelling the fog and restoring clarity to the world.

Big brother, you always took care of us. Now, it's my turn to repay you.

You, must live on...

Gu Wen extended his hands, looking at the scattered sparks around him. His clenched fists seemed to be trying to grasp something, but in the end, they grasped nothing.

His body trembled violently, and his emotions erupted like a volcano that had been suppressed for countless years.

"Ahh..."

He let out a roar that shook the heavens and the earth. He stood up, and the wounds on his buttocks and thighs suddenly burst open, blood gushing out. But he seemed unaware, taking large strides and rushing out of the forest at an unprecedented speed.

He saw two figures in the distance, which grew larger in his eyes. He extended his hand, and countless green vines suddenly formed in the air, spreading out at an incredible speed.

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"Boom..."

In the white mist before them, a tremendous explosion suddenly occurred.

Rong Kai Xuan's face changed, and he turned to see that Qiduoduo's face also showed a hint of surprise.

Then, the mist in front of them dissipated rapidly, as if something in the forest was absorbing it, making it disappear even faster than it had spread.

"What's happening?" Rong Kai Xuan asked, dumbfounded. "Didn't you say they couldn't break the formation?"

Qiduoduo stomped her foot in anger and said, "These two guys, they actually burned their life force, condensing all their strength into one strike. How despicable."

Her clear voice echoed in the void, though she was loudly complaining, it still sounded pleasant.

However, at that moment, both of their ears rang.

Accompanied by a roar, countless branches and leaves seemed to fall from the sky, entangling them.

"Bad," Rong Kai Xuan shouted. His reaction was incredibly quick, and he instantly scooped up Qiduoduo. Then, he kicked off with his feet and shot away like lightning.

A hint of surprise flashed in Qiduoduo's eyes, and a smile of joy spread across her lips.

In such a crisis, perhaps only she could still smile.

Although Rong Kai Xuan's speed was fast, it was still not fast enough to avoid the curse attack. He had only flown a few dozen feet when his feet tightened, and a vine had already wrapped around his right foot, pulling him back.

Rong Kai Xuan growled, "Quick, go." He tried to throw the little girl in his arms away.

Although Qiduoduo was young, her background was mysterious, and she naturally had ways to escape. Moreover, her big brother Rong Kai Hua and others were still in the hands of Lin Nainai. If she could escape, she would definitely help her big brother and the others.

However, just as Rong Kai Xuan tried to throw her, he realized something was wrong.

Qiduoduo had firmly grabbed his arm, hanging on like a sloth, refusing to let go no matter how he tried to shake her off.

This momentary delay allowed the branches behind them to surge forward even more, almost completely entangling them.

A hint of anger flashed in Rong Kai Xuan's eyes, and the six spirit entities nearby simultaneously extended their hands.

At that moment, a light circle suddenly rose from his body, seemingly possessing immense power, expanding outward despite the countless branches surrounding him.

The vines wrapped around Rong Kai Xuan's feet snapped and broke, and the other vines, though they touched the light circle, were blocked by an invisible force and could not get close.

From his neck, the phoenix-shaped pendant given to him by Wang Xiaoxiao emitted a gentle and powerful light, protecting them.

Rong Kai Xuan's heart relaxed, and his divine consciousness quickly transmitted, causing the six spirit entities to calm down.

"Ha ha, a protective shield? Not bad." A voice full of hatred slowly sounded from behind the countless vines, and Gu Wen, covered in mud and blood, limped forward.

His face was twisted with hatred, and his eyes seemed to spew flames.

"You... deserve to die."

Rong Kai Xuan looked at him coldly and said, "Hmph, where is your brother? I wonder where he is now."

Gu Wen's facial muscles twitched violently, and he slowly said, "My younger brother has already died for me. But I won't let his death be in vain. I will capture you alive, tear you into pieces, and use your souls to honor my brother."

Rong Kai Xuan shivered, but quickly calmed down. He sneered, "You talk big, why don't you come and try?"

The six spirit entities quietly moved forward, ready to launch a desperate attack at any moment.

Gu Wen said coldly, "Do you think a powerful protective shield can save your lives? Ha ha, I want to see how long you can maintain it." He waved his hands, and beams of light shot out. These beams of light, once they hit the ground, turned into green light points that spread rapidly. The plants, nourished by these light points, grew wildly, quickly forming a large encirclement around them.

His experience was vast, and after the first curse vine was repelled by the white light, he knew that the protective power of the white light was extraordinary and not something he could break.

Anyone who possessed such a protective holy artifact must have a terrifying backing.

However, no matter who these two people were backed by, he was not afraid. Even if it brought about the destruction of the Gu family, he would kill these two people here.

Qiduoduo's voice whispered in Rong Kai Xuan's ear, "This guy is smart, but to have such a powerful protective spirit artifact on you is truly surprising."

Rong Kai Xuan smiled bitterly and complained, "Why didn't you leave earlier? Now it's hard to leave."

Qiduoduo huffed, "Just a mid-stage spirit master, I've faced more dangers than you."

Rong Kai Xuan sighed helplessly, feeling a headache from this stubborn little girl.

His eyes flicked, and he took out a box from his hand.

Although the opponent had a group attack curse that could counter spirit warrior talismans, Rong Kai Xuan believed that the curse, though powerful, had its limits. Let's see how many spirit warriors he can handle.

Gu Wen had already regained his calm, and his eyes stared at Rong Kai Xuan and Qiduoduo like a venomous snake, filled with overwhelming hatred.

Rong Kai Xuan's brows furrowed, and he said discontentedly, "Hey, it was your group that started the conflict. Hmph, if you hadn't tried to kill me, would I have killed you?"

Qiduoduo giggled, "That's right, if you're not good enough, don't cry like a little wife."

Gu Wen clenched his fists, his eyes bloodshot. Suddenly, he opened his mouth and shouted, "Since my third brother wanted to kill you, you should have obediently surrendered and let him do as he pleased. Why, why did you resist..."