Chapter 80

With blood at the corners of his mouth, Yu Hai was covered in mud and water, his left sleeve tattered, revealing an arm blackened by burns. He had already suffered serious injuries. His eyes were filled with shock, his face pale, and his body trembled from the pain. He never imagined that with his strength as a Four-Star Battle Master, he would be so vulnerable in front of this little boy. "You... you..." Yu Hai, usually a talkative person, was now in a state of confusion, unable to think clearly. His mind was filled with shock and questions. Earlier, when he saw the little boy swinging a giant hammer, he thought he was a Battle Master. Later, when he saw him subdue the green light, he thought he was a Necromancer. But just now, the little boy had cast a terrifying fire spell, not only neutralizing all of his attacks but also severely injuring him. If his reaction had been slower, his left arm would have been lost. Battle Master, Necromancer, Mage? As he felt a lingering fear, he was even more uncertain about the identity of this little boy. Dong Fangxiuzhe glared at the other side, truly angry now. Originally, he did not intend to kill the other party, but he never expected that the other party would refuse his offer and even try to stop him from treating Wang Junqi, ultimately worsening Wang Junqi's condition to the point where a single "Calm Spirit Talisman" could no longer cure him. How could he not be angry? His wrist trembled, and seven attack talismans formed a line, floating half a meter in front of his chest. Do not underestimate these seven talismans; they were the most lethal of the attack talismans that Dong Fangxiuzhe had. They were the Explosion Talisman, Fire Talisman, Ice Talisman, Wind Talisman, Sand Shattering Talisman, Electric Snake Talisman, and Blood Filth Talisman. As soon as the seven talismans appeared, the atmosphere became filled with killing intent. Sensing Dong Fangxiuzhe's murderous intent, Yu Hai's face changed instantly. In his many years as a mercenary, the combined shock he had experienced might not even match what he felt today. He was very clear that in their previous confrontation, the little boy had not used his full strength. If he were to judge based on the recent battle, the little boy's true strength was even more terrifying than he had imagined. If the other party were to use his full strength, the probability of Yu Hai being instantly killed would be close to one hundred percent. Yu Hai deeply regretted his earlier rashness. Now he realized that if this little demon really wanted to harm the little girl, he could have done so with a single swing of his giant hammer, without all this trouble. There was no medicine for regret, and now he had to consider how to deal with the other party's next attack. He focused his mind, his eyes fixed on the seven talismans, his brows furrowed. "What exactly are those things?" Despite his extensive knowledge, he did not know what they were, but he could sense the danger they emitted. The seven talismans were like seven cold, floating knives, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment. In fact, Yu Hai had seen such things before. When he witnessed the battle between Liu Hong and the Mad Slave, he had found a used talisman. However, due to his current dangerous situation, he did not make the connection. "What exactly are those things?" Although he knew the other party might not answer, Yu Hai still asked. The seven talismans were no larger than the palm of a hand, and Yu Hai could not sense any battle aura or magic fluctuations from them. If he had to describe them, they were like seven pieces of paper floating in the air. But to Yu Hai, these seemingly harmless pieces of paper were no different from seven death warrants. Dong Fangxiuzhe's lips curled into a cold smile. "If you still have a life, I will tell you!" The seven talismans had different effects, and when used together, they complemented each other. Deployed in a linear formation, the probability of Yu Hai surviving was almost zero! His body trembled, and Yu Hai did not say more. He quickly gathered his disordered battle aura to form a full-body protective shield. However, he had no confidence in how effective it would be. ※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※ Liu Hong moved at an extremely fast speed, surprising even herself given her over-exhausted magic. This time, she had made up her mind to ask Dong Fangxiuzhe about the origin of the giant hammer when she saw him again, and she would not be distracted. Soon, Liu Hong saw the small figure carrying the giant hammer. "Found it!" Her face lit up, and she quickened her pace. "Great, Qiqi is there too." Seeing Wang Junqi being held in Dong Fangxiuzhe's arms, Liu Hong was initially stunned, then she rushed over like a moth to a flame, completely ignoring the situation. Such extreme emotions can easily make one careless, and Liu Hong made this mistake. She did not notice the tense atmosphere in the area, and the seven talismans floating in front of Dong Fangxiuzhe were temporarily ignored. She even put aside the question she most wanted to ask, focusing only on Wang Junqi's condition. "Qiqi!" Liu Hong had already rushed into the area. Just as she called out, she suddenly saw something rushing towards her. It was the seven talismans! Liu Hong's position was perfectly between Dong Fangxiuzhe and Yu Hai. "Be careful!" Yu Hai shouted, never expecting a beautiful woman to suddenly appear, and even more unexpectedly, to be right in the path of the talismans. Even he, a Four-Star Battle Master, had a high chance of being instantly killed by the talismans, let alone a woman in red with no battle aura. Liu Hong stood there, completely stunned as the talismans approached. What was she thinking? With her strength, she could have easily dodged. "Where have I seen these things before? ... Yes, I remember, in the principal's office. Principal Menglek once showed me something similar and asked if I had seen it before. Yes, it was this. He said it was the only thing left by a hidden expert. A hidden expert? Could it be... Could it be him?" Liu Hong's gaze passed through the talismans and focused on the small figure, her heart pounding. Before she could ask, she saw a worried, young face. At this moment, Dong Fangxiuzhe was extremely anxious. Like Yu Hai, he did not expect Liu Hong to appear at this time and in such a perfect position. If he were not using the "Calm Spirit Talisman" to treat Wang Junqi, he could have easily neutralized the seven talismans. However, if he did so now, the "Calm Spirit Talisman" would also lose its effect, and the interruption of the treatment would worsen Wang Junqi's mental trauma. "You stupid woman, get out of the way!" Dong Fangxiuzhe almost shouted. He did not have much time to think. The harsh reality forced him to make a choice between Liu Hong and Wang Junqi. Who should he abandon?