Chapter 385: Then Come and Try It

If Zhou Li's situation was heart-wrenching, then the battle between Su Yan and Kong Yueqing was suffocatingly intense.

Even though they were using the same talismans, the power Su Yan unleashed was several times more formidable than anyone else's.

Her spiritual energy was not only pure but also possessed an unpredictable depth.

Her movements were incredibly swift, and her techniques were ruthless and ferocious.

Even those who were relatively familiar with her, such as Ma Chulong, Ma Chulan, Du Jinsong, and Zhang Ximing, were seeing her truly fight for the first time.

The Ma siblings knew how strong Su Yan was, and they knew even better that her true trump card had not yet been used.

The surviving exorcists felt dazzled, their emotions completely beyond words.

Kong Xiang was the one most focused on Su Yan. Seeing her overwhelming strength, his eyes grew deep and bottomless, filled with a fervent passion.

He also knew that Su Yan's true power lay in the energy contained within her pupils; as long as she released that energy, resolving Kong Yueqing should be an extremely easy task.

This was the true strength that had allowed the Kong family to stand tall for thousands of years.

The Clan Leader's decision was correct: abandon Kong Nian and do whatever it took to secure Su Yan. As long as Su Yan could return to the family, the Kong family's leap to become the head of the four great families would be well within reach.

Kong Nian, who had already lost her eyes, did not know exactly what was happening, but the continuous gasps of shock from her surroundings tore at her heart.

"So strong! How can Master Su be this powerful? She is even younger than us; how can she possess such profound spiritual energy? How on earth does she cultivate?"

"Don't you know that some people are born as the most powerful exorcists? Master Su must be one of them!"

"With Master Su here, we will definitely make it out alive!"

"Yes, we will definitely get out!"

A torrential hatred ignited in Kong Nian's chest. The person standing there to turn the tide should have been her! This praise and worship should have been hers!

But now, she had become a complete cripple!

A blind person!

Why did the heavens allow her to be born into this world only to live in Su Yan's shadow?

She was unwilling; she was truly unwilling!

Gan Hua, who had been watching Su Yan and Zhou Li, quickly noticed Kong Nian's abnormality and hurriedly asked, "Junior Sister, hang in there. As long as they succeed, our family can leave this place."

"I would rather die here!" Kong Nian growled with all her strength. Suddenly, she hoped Kong Yueqing would succeed so that they would all become her funeral offerings.

Gan Hua's heart trembled; he could hardly believe these words were coming from her. He swallowed the rest of his comforting words, his only hope being that this nightmare would end quickly.

"Agh!!" With a roar from Zhou Li, he released the last of his energy. Blood seeped from his nose and mouth; he truly intended to sacrifice himself.

Zhou Chong's eyes were bloodshot, and he could only watch helplessly.

The surviving members of the Zhou family knelt in unison toward Zhou Li.

This time, the Young Master was in grave danger.

The last trace of evil energy was purified by Zhou Li, and his entire body fell from mid-air.

Zhou Chong rushed forward almost immediately, catching him steadily a few seconds later.

By this time, Zhou Li's breath was as thin as a thread, sustained entirely by his final will.

However, he did not regret it, for his mission was complete.

Whether it was Ma Chulong, Ma Chulan, Du Jinsong, or the surviving exorcists, they all looked at him with expressions of admiration.

Not everyone can choose to sacrifice themselves to protect the world when faced with life and death—especially not a young and noble exorcist like Zhou Li. He could have cast everything aside to become the head of the Zhou family and live a life of luxury.

But Zhou Li did not do that; instead, he chose to shoulder the responsibility and mission of his clan.

Zhou Chong fought back his tears, unable to utter a single word.

"Quick, give this to Young Master Zhou." Ma Chulong stepped quickly toward the two, handing over a black pill.

Without even asking what it was, Zhou Chong immediately stuffed it into Zhou Li's mouth.

Because he knew that Zhou Li was currently on the brink of death, and things could not get any worse.

Ma Chulong said, "This is our Ma family's life-saving medicine. It can preserve Young Master Zhou's last trace of vital essence; perhaps it can give him a glimmer of hope."

Though he spoke simply, his words filled Zhou Chong and the others with excitement.

Ma Chulan's expression was complex; only she knew how precious that pill was.

The entire family only possessed three. Before they left, her father had specifically given one to her and her elder brother to use as a life-saving measure in case of extreme danger.

Now, her brother had given that pill to Zhou Li, likely moved by Zhou Li's act of self-sacrifice.

While the situation on Zhou Li's side had settled, the ground cracked by Kong Yueqing's spell had not closed back up. Evil energy continued to seep out incessantly, as if something terrifying would burst from the earth at any moment.

Instead of relaxing, Du Jinsong and Zhang Ximing's expressions grew even more solemn.

The two almost simultaneously thought of the terrifying scenes that had occurred that night in the county where Su Yan was located.

They knew that besides these massive numbers of evil spirits, there were even more terrifying existences beneath.

And such existences were even beyond their capacity to resolve. If it was the same here...

They did not dare to think further, only keeping their nerves taut, not daring to relax in the slightest.

The battle between Su Yan and Kong Yueqing continued.

Kong Yueqing was visibly impatient, every move aimed at Su Yan's life, yet every attempt failed.

Although she had not underestimated Su Yan, she had not expected a mere human to be so difficult to deal with.

Su Yan's expression was grim. The current Kong Yueqing was indeed unpredictable; it seemed the thing inside her body was no simple evil spirit.

"Su Yan, you are so young and possess such strength. Why throw your life away for these idiots? Why don't we stop here, and I will let you leave safely? Without this group of people, no one will ever be able to rival you again. How glorious would that be!"

While launching lethal strikes, Kong Yueqing simultaneously changed her attitude to persuade her.

As long as she eliminated the menace that was Su Yan, no one would be able to stop her plan.

Su Yan let out a cold laugh. "Are you saying this nonsense because you know you're about to lose?"

Kong Yueqing's gaze turned sinister, her entire being resembling a demon crawling out of hell. "Refusing the easy way? Do you truly think I cannot kill you?"

Killing intent also surged within Su Yan. "Then come and try!"

(End of Chapter)