"Master..."

Qing Shuang's voice was much softer than usual, with a hint of an almost imperceptible attachment in the trailing tones.

She looked at Gu Xing, deep within those blue eyes, emotions surged with an indescribable complexity.

Rescued by Gu Xing at all costs under the erosion of the Slaughter Law...

Some things that had long been buried, like seeds soaked by rain, could no longer be contained, breaking through the ground, growing clear and intense.

But she remembered.

She once mustered the courage to clumsily reveal her feelings.

But what she received was not Gu Xing's response!

Therefore, she took a deep breath, suppressing all her affection deep in her eyes.

"Master, thank you!"

She spoke again, her voice regaining some of its former coolness, though the slightly trembling tone betrayed her unease.

"If not for you... Qing Shuang might have long sunk entirely into that endless desire for slaughter, beyond redemption."

Yet upon hearing these words, Gu Xing slowly shook his head.

He stepped forward, opened his arms, and gently embraced Qing Shuang once again.

His movements were so natural, his palm carrying a comforting warmth, softly patting her back.

"Qing Shuang, don't overthink it."

"You are my Guardian Beast, and I am your master. It's only right for me to save and protect you."

"Besides, I promised your father and grandfather, with a hand on my chest, that I would definitely bring you back whole and beautiful."

However, Qing Shuang hardly heard a word of these later words.

The moment Gu Xing's warm palm touched her back, a wave of warmth pierced through all her defenses instantly.

Faint blushes uncontrollably spread across her face, reaching all the way to her ears.

This feeling...

So unfamiliar, yet so alluring.

All her life, she had been the most steadfast shield for her sister.

She had grown used to hiding all weaknesses, used to wrapping herself in a strong exterior.

But at this moment, in her master's embrace, for the first time she clearly felt being unreservedly protected, cherished...

Even pampered.

She slightly tilted her head, her gaze falling on Gu Xing's profile just inches away.

The lines of his jaw were clean and crisp, his brows and eyes carried a slight fatigue from the recent intense battle, yet he still looked so handsome she couldn't look away.

Inexplicably, perhaps it was the remnants of the Slaughter Law weakening her rationality.

Perhaps the surging emotions breached the dam.

Or perhaps the atmosphere at that moment was simply too intoxicating...

She lightly stood on tiptoe, her cold lips, like a butterfly touching water, fleetingly, lightly pecked his cheek.

The moment the touch was felt, time froze.

Gu Xing's hand patting her back paused abruptly, his body imperceptibly tensed for a moment.

Qing Shuang seemed shocked by her own actions.

She hastily withdrew, the blush on her face exploding instantly.

From her cheeks all the way down to her neck, it was almost steaming with heat.

Those blue eyes, always calm and serene, were now wide open, filled with panic.

"M-Master! I... I didn't mean to! I..."

She was in disarray, wishing she could find a hole to hide in.

And just as embarrassment and charm intertwined, a force of repulsion suddenly acted upon Gu Xing's consciousness.

"Huh?"

Gu Xing only had time to let out a cry of surprise before the scene before his eyes began to blur and spin.

The next moment, his consciousness was abruptly withdrawn from Qing Shuang's sea of awareness.

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The outside world.

As Gu Xing and Qing Shuang were communicating, a sudden mutation occurred in the real world.

After canceling the Demon Race contract, this demon's Power began to gradually recover.

Seeing that Qing Shuang's transformation was completely hopeless, a touch of madness flashed in his eyes.

Since he couldn't convert this Ghost Race member into his own strength, he would destroy everyone instead.

"Die!"

The moment his Powers were restored, without any warning, his figure suddenly vanished from its place.

The next instant, he appeared above Gu Xing's Soul Body!

His five fingers forming claws, he fiercely struck towards Gu Xing's crown!

If this strike landed, Gu Xing's fragile Soul Body would definitely be erased on the spot.

"Not a chance!"

Liu Li, who had been keeping track of his movements, reacted the moment his figure moved!

"Divine Protection! Absolute Defense!"

"Buzz——!"

A dazzling golden spherical shield, inscribed with runes of the Supreme Guardian Law.

Instantly unfolded with Liu Li at the center, enveloping her along with Gu Xing and Qing Shuang's physical bodies!

"Clang——!!!"

The demon's sharp claws struck fiercely on the golden shield, making a sound like metal clashing!

However, this demon's attack, concentrated with all his strength, had no effect on the golden shield.

"What?!

With his attack in vain, his figure was rebuffed several feet, a look of shock on his face!

"How is this possible?! A Tier Two Totem Angel, able to block his attack?"

He stared fixedly at the slowly dissipating golden shield, the contempt in his heart instantly vanished.

Meanwhile, Liu Li's eyes were equally solemn.

She knew the true test was just beginning.

Divine Protection could only be activated once.

From then on, she and Vera would have to rely on their own strength to hold off this demon!

However...

With Gu Xing's Power supporting them, their strength could match Tier Nine.

But Gu Xing hadn't awakened yet...

They had to depend on their own power!

By then, the demon also snapped out of his shock.

His scarlet eyes squinted, carefully perceiving Liu Li's Status.

Wrong!

Such an attack, that angel could seemingly only use it once!

Realizing this, he gave a cold sneer.

"So that's how it is!"

Before the words had completely left his mouth, Demonic Qi surged around him again, even more terrifying than before!

"Since you've ruined my plans, you might as well die together!"

The next moment.

Thick Demonic Qi transformed into dozens of pitch-black spears.

Tearing through the air like a torrential rainfall, they aimed at Liu Li, Vera, and the Gu Xing behind them!

Infused with all the power of Totem Tier Nine.

Liu Li and Vera pushed their own powers to the limit to intercept them.

"Boom Boom Boom——!!!"

The demonic spears struck relentlessly against the Holy Light Barrier and vine net, unleashing a series of booming explosions!

Liu Li let out a soft groan, blood seeping from the corner of her mouth, her delicate frame swaying, clearly struggling to hold on!

Vera's vines were being torn and eroded by many magic spears, her face turning pale.

Facing the rage-infused attack of Totem Tier Nine.

Even though Liu Li and Vera had strong Talent, it wouldn't be easy for them to withstand it!

"Hahaha! Like sending a mantis against a chariot!"

The demon laughed maniacally, preparing to unleash an even stronger attack to completely end the battle.

However, at the very moment——

The long-closed eyes of Qing Shuang, who had been fiercely protected by Liu Li and Vera, fluttered ever so slightly.

Then, the eyes flowed with a strand of new dark golden glow, slowly and fully opened.

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