Chapter 319: If I Die, Will You Be Sad?

The atmosphere inside and outside the barrier was heavy.

After hesitating for a few seconds, Liu Yiyi actually chose to answer: "In truth, I only need a portion of your blood."

This answer was beyond everyone's expectations, yet upon closer reflection, it seemed to make sense.

"So Liu Yiyi didn't capture Brother Gu simply for revenge," Ma Chulong whispered to Su Yan in a voice only the three of them could hear.

Su Yan's expression was grim; she had already guessed as much.

However, she couldn't figure out why Liu Yiyi would go through such great lengths, even opening a space like this, just to take Gu Yang's blood.

Gu Yang revealed a look of disdain. "Do you still want my essence blood to maintain your appearance?"

A crack appeared on Liu Yiyi's face; clearly, she was extremely unwilling to have anyone mention her looks.

However, she wasn't surprised that Gu Yang knew about this. After all, how could Su Yan not tell him?

"That is a matter for the future. Today, I only need your blood to accomplish a great task."

This answer made not only Gu Yang frown, but Su Yan did as well.

Gu Yang let out another cold laugh. "I didn't expect my blood to be so useful."

Liu Yiyi revealed a greedy gaze. "Actually, it is even more useful than you imagine, because only your blood can help me activate the next formation."

Although Gu Yang didn't understand her meaning, he knew that Su Yan, outside the barrier, would surely understand.

"Yan Yan, do you understand everything?"

This sudden inquiry not only left Liu Yiyi with a look of astonishment, but the Ma siblings were equally stunned.

In the next second, they all realized that Gu Yang hadn't actually yielded to Liu Yiyi just now; rather, he had done so to gain her trust and bait more information out of her.

Su Yan nodded. Although she still didn't know exactly what kind of formation Liu Yiyi was going through such trouble to activate, it was definitely nothing good.

"Liu Yiyi, I will stop you."

Liu Yiyi's entire being twisted into a mass of fury; her gaze toward Gu Yang and Su Yan looked as if she wanted to tear them into ten thousand pieces.

"Gu Yang, you actually dared to deceive me?"

Accompanied by her ferocity, sinister winds rose within the barrier.

Gu Yang, however, showed not a trace of fear. At worst, it was death; he had not yet reached the point where he needed to live a cowardly life.

"Do you think telling me means I really didn't know Yan Yan's identity? No matter who Yan Yan actually is, I don't care!"

This sentence was, in essence, a confession to Su Yan.

Su Yan pressed her lips tightly together, her heart feeling as if a turbulent current were surging within.

So, he had guessed it long ago.

Yes, how could someone as intelligent as him not have guessed?

Ma Chulong and Ma Chulan also felt a sense of relief, feeling nothing but admiration for Gu Yang.

Not everyone is capable of providing unconditional trust.

"Brother Gu, well done! We really didn't misjudge you!"

After shouting, Ma Chulong made a decision in his heart: he must save Gu Yang at all costs.

Gu Yang looked toward Su Yan with a tragic heroism, raising his voice. "Yan Yan, do what you must do. Do not let me become your burden. If my life can be exchanged for the peace of more people, I am not afraid to die."

Even though he was just an ordinary person, he knew that whatever Liu Yiyi intended to do with his help would surely bring disaster to the nation and the people.

He did not want Su Yan to sacrifice more innocent people just to save him.

A drop of blood fell from Su Yan's tightly clenched fist. "Brother Gu, rest assured, I will save you!"

Gu Yang actually revealed a relieved smile.

Listening to their conversation, Liu Yiyi was consumed by rage.

In the next second, a sharp dagger suddenly appeared in her hand, and she slashed down toward Gu Yang's two wrists without hesitation.

"Gu Yang! I want you dead! I want Su Yan to watch you die with her own eyes!"

It was a low growl, like that of a demon.

Bright red blood flowed out. The pain caused the muscles on Gu Yang's face to tremble slightly, but he did not make a single sound.

Even if he were being torn apart by a thousand knives right now, he wouldn't utter a cry. If he could, he truly hoped Su Yan wouldn't see or hear it.

But how could Su Yan not see or hear it?

Her eyes were bloodshot with desperation as she began to break the barrier without any hesitation.

Ma Chulong and Ma Chulan also acted together, wanting to end this as quickly as possible.

But what none of them expected was that this barrier was far beyond their expectations. Even after using all their barrier-breaking talismans and spiritual power, there was still no sign of damage.

And at this moment, Gu Yang's blood was flowing onto the ground. The ground, which had originally been covered in withered grass, actually began to slowly trace a more complex pattern of lines because of this blood.

An aura that even Su Yan found terrifying emerged.

"What on earth is this?" Ma Chulan's voice trembled.

Ma Chulong's expression was grave to the extreme. "It's a suppression formation! Liu Yiyi wants to release whatever is beneath the formation!"

Upon realizing this, the unease in his heart reached its peak.

So this was what Liu Yiyi was willing to risk her life to do!

"Su Yan, we must stop her!"

It was no longer just a simple matter of saving Gu Yang.

If the suppression formation were ever lifted, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Su Yan knew this even more clearly than he did; her output of spiritual power had also reached its limit.

Inside the barrier, Liu Yiyi watched the pattern gradually take shape, falling into a state of pure ecstasy.

Looking at the blood flowing from Gu Yang's body, she even felt it was moving too slowly.

But before the formation could be fully activated, Gu Yang absolutely could not die, so there was no choice but to wait.

Yet, those few short seconds of waiting felt as long as ten thousand years to Liu Yiyi.

"Not enough, still not enough..."

She murmured the words over and over again.

Because of excessive blood loss, Gu Yang's cheeks had turned pale without a trace of color, and his consciousness was on the verge of fainting.

He struggled to support himself to look toward Su Yan, even if only for one more second.

At this moment, Su Yan was completely enveloped in a halo, beautiful as if she were a celestial being.

So this was her true self.

Gu Yang suddenly felt like laughing; he felt that even if he died like this, he would have no regrets.

However, he knew that he had ultimately become her burden. If it weren't for him, Liu Yiyi's plan could not have succeeded.

"Yan Yan, if I die, will you be sad for me? I hope... you won't be."

These were the last words he wanted to say to Su Yan, and his final wish.

His eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and his body grew colder. He wanted so badly to smile at Su Yan one last time, but he could do nothing more.

His consciousness drifted away, and his neck fell helplessly.

Outside the barrier, Su Yan felt a splitting headache, unable to control the crazed, surging energy within her pupils.

"Ah!!"

With a roar, the black cloth covering her eyes turned to ash.

(End of Chapter)