"Kid, I'll deal with you later."

Haotian finished speaking and attacked again.

In his view, some people were not worth worrying about; he only needed to first kill those who were important.

Thus, Tina became a higher priority target than Wang Ye.

The Stone Sculpture saw this and had to step in.

Two powerful existences suddenly clashed with each other.

Although they didn't engage much, their overwhelming presence alone made those around them unable to move.

Soon, this pressure left Boss Zhao and others unable to breathe, and eventually, they all fell down.

As for Wang Ye, who was at the scene, he barely managed to use Black Flame to shield himself, avoiding being killed, yet still could not escape.

The same scene also put Tina in a dire situation not far away.

However, when the strong clash, escalation in battle is inevitable.

"After all these years, your clan is extinct, and only I remain in the world. Hahaha, it seems I, Haotian, am making a comeback," Haotian sneered.

In his view, this situation needed no worries.

Because once he killed Wang Ye, it would grant him immense power.

He planned to deal with the Stone Sculpture later, otherwise, he would be hindered and unable to move freely.

Haotian wasn't completely bound, so there was no way he would let go of Wang Ye.

Just as he thought so, Wang Ye broke free.

Relying on his formidable physique and the Black Flame fused with multiple powers, he exhibited incredible strength.

Wang Ye was so powerful, yet could only let Black Flame pave the way, then use all his physical strength to run wildly through it.

Even though he wasn't afraid of death, nor Haotian in front of him.

However, with his friends in danger, he had to rescue them first.

This was Wang Ye's personal charm, giving others an immense sense of security.

It was precisely because of this that Tina, seeing him appear, continuously shook her head.

"Don't come over, just escape by yourself!"

Tina truly didn't want to see someone who treated her sincerely sacrifice themselves here.

"Huh?"

Haotian and the Stone Sculpture both made sounds of surprise, then looked toward the silhouette approaching from afar.

Besides being surprised by Wang Ye's burst of power, both had their own thoughts.

As strong individuals, naturally, they would seek to possess others' bodies upon their fall, hoping to both preserve life and re-enter the path of cultivation.

Thus, Haotian, who initially just wanted to kill Wang Ye, changed his mind.

He thought this kid's body was more suitable than the Eighth Order Emperor expert Diao Yongchong from earlier, with some madness in his eyes, and drool dripping from the corners of his mouth.

This look was like a hungry wolf seeing fresh meat, eager to take a bite.

However, the Stone Sculpture realized Wang Ye's value and acted accordingly.

"Dream on!"

The Stone Sculpture's voice turned firm, and a palm strike was sent forth.

It intended to let Wang Ye fall here, and then leave with Tina.

Haotian couldn't just let him succeed and quickly attempted to stop it.

Unfortunately, he was a step too late. The force sent by the Stone Sculpture turned into a gray power that instantly entered Wang Ye's body, causing him to be flung back and his body to stiffen.

This situation came too suddenly, leaving Wang Ye with no chance to counterattack.

Even though he had a sixth sense of danger, his body's response was already restricted, leaving no room for timely counter or defense.

"No!"

Tina saw this, shouting hysterically.

She really didn't want to see Wang Ye suffering such injuries and could only stand by in a daze, unable to reach out to help.

But just then, Wang Ye suddenly lifted his head, still supporting himself with his hands, crawling towards Tina step by step.

In his view, a friend must always be placed in a safe position first.

Regardless of the opponent behind him, even if it means death, he wouldn't let them succeed.

Thus, Wang Ye's relentless perseverance caused his body to become a bloody mess.

Despite being suppressed by the overwhelming presence of two incomprehensible powerhouses, he showed no signs of backing down.

Such resilience, such perseverance, earned the admiration of Boss Zhao and others from afar.

In their eyes, such a thing is unimaginable; if it happened to them, begging for mercy on their knees would be the first choice.

However, they saw someone unafraid of death, unyielding to power.

And for a cherished friend, enduring immense pain just to save them.

"Why are you so persistent?"

The imposing pressure between the Stone Sculpture and Haotian remained unresolved, yet witnessing Wang Ye's determination stirred a little compassion in its heart.

It realized it couldn't sustain a prolonged battle and win against Haotian, so it whispered to Tina.

"If you two want to resolve the current crisis, you'll need to increase your strength and heal your injuries. The only way now is with the Dual Cultivation Technique I give you to evade Haotian's suppression."

The Stone Sculpture had already formed a plan. It wanted Wang Ye and Tina to become its successors.

Only by passing down the Guardian Spirit Clan's heritage could they prevent Haotian from breaking free again.

This thought wasn't there from the beginning, but it was born from witnessing Wang Ye's admirable perseverance and heroic spirit for a friend.

Only such people were qualified to become inheritors of the Stone Sculpture's clan.

Haotian seemed to sense something and once again unleashed his full suppressive power.

He intended to prevent any unexpected occurrences, ensuring that his hard-won chance to escape wouldn't be hindered.

Thus, the pressure he unleashed was exerted with all his might.

At this moment, Boss Zhao and others, seeing this, clutched their throats, unable to breathe no matter what they did.

Their eyes began to show fear, then hopelessness.

Within fifteen breaths, Boss Zhao and his group had no sign of life.

Such a dominant move also left Wang Ye and Tina in dire straits.

The Stone Sculpture looked back to see that Boss Zhao and others had fallen and coldly said, "You're still the same as before, never sparing any mercy. In that case, I can't let you have your way."

Upon these words, large swathes of stone skin detached from the Stone Sculpture and flew towards Wang Ye and Tina, enveloping them.

This gesture granted the two the power to resist the oppressive pressure, allowing them a breath of relief at the most critical moment, gasping for air.

Afterward, the stone skin transformed into a giant curtain-like structure, wrapping Wang Ye and Tina tightly.

"You two must either accept my proposal, engage in Dual Cultivation, and inherit the Guardian Spirit Clan's legacy, or die here. Make your choice!"

The Stone Sculpture's voice echoed in Wang Ye and Tina's ears, leaving them somewhat puzzled.

However, they knew time was of the essence and immediately took the Stone Sculpture's words seriously.

The next moment, Tina's face flushed instantly, and her head lowered sharply, seemingly unsure of how to speak or how to face such a life-and-death ordeal.

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