Boom!

Inside the grand hall, Xu Fan and Akiyama Tsuki clashed with their palms!

The collision of their palms released a shockwave! It shook the grand hall to the brink of collapse!

The power from Akiyama Tsuki's claw surged through Xu Fan's chest, causing a tumultuous upheaval, and he couldn't hold back, a mouthful of fresh blood spilled out!

Shu-shu-shu!

Apparently satisfied with the effect of her claw, a sinister laugh resonated from within the black mist.

The laughter echoed in the grand hall, as Akiyama Tsuki increased her power severalfold!

Crack! Xu Fan's hand bones began to fracture under the tyranny of this force!

Feeling the piercing pain, cold sweat dripped from Xu Fan's forehead!

Should he persist any longer, fear within ten seconds, his hand would be utterly crippled!

Bang!

Before Xu Fan could devise a countermeasure, suddenly, multiple tendrils of black mist emerged from Akiyama Tsuki's body!

The black mist formed and violently propelled Xu Fan away!

Like a kite with a broken string, Xu Fan was sent flying backward!

Simultaneously, Akiyama Tsuki transformed into a mass of black mist and followed swiftly!

With this strike, it seemed she was intent on snuffing out Xu Fan's life!

"No!"

Feeling the murderous intent emanating from the black mist, Igarashi couldn't help but roar!

This was no longer the gentle and lovable woman he once knew!

How could she turn into such a ruthless killer!

Igarashi roared with all his might, clinging to a shred of hope that she might still remember his voice.

He hoped she would stop immediately.

But alas, Akiyama Tsuki, now fully transformed, had no recollection of Igarashi's voice!

She showed no intention of stopping, transformed into a black mist, she flashed before Xu Fan!

A bloody claw reached out from the black mist, striking directly at Xu Fan's heart!

With her strength, ripping Xu Fan's heart out was no challenge at all!

"It's over..."

Seeing this, Igarashi despaired.

If Xu Fan died, no one could help him revert Akiyama Tsuki to her former self.

Despite his resolve to persevere, why did such a catastrophe occur?

"Since it's my mistake, I'll be the one to end it..."

Taking a deep breath, Igarashi fixed his gaze on Akiyama Tsuki.

Akiyama Tsuki had become this way due to his mistakes, he decided to personally put an end to her!

Even if it cost his life!

"This..."

Resolute, Igarashi looked at Akiyama Tsuki and froze.

He assumed Xu Fan was already dead by Akiyama Tsuki's claw, but what he saw was entirely different!

At that moment, a Buddha's Light erupted from Xu Fan, forcefully repelling Akiyama Tsuki!

Akiyama Tsuki feared the Buddha's Light, stood far away, roaring angrily at Xu Fan, not daring to advance.

"What is this?"

The sudden Buddha's Light confused everyone, Igarashi frowned, scrutinizing it carefully.

Upon closer inspection, he discovered the Buddha's Light emanated from the Seven Treasures Relic!

Due to Akiyama Tsuki's earlier claw, the Buddha Beads hidden at Xu Fan's chest embedded themselves deeply!

Seemingly stimulated by the blood, the Relic emitted the Buddha's Light!

"Quick, lend a hand."

Xu Fan faced off against Akiyama Tsuki, his legs trembling.

Seeing Igarashi standing idle, he frowned and yelled forcefully.

The shout snapped Igarashi back to reality.

Taking advantage that Akiyama Tsuki wasn't focused on him yet, he rushed to Xu Fan, supporting him.

"You... carry her, I'll walk myself."

Seeing Igarashi approaching, Xu Fan handed Asao Mai to him.

With one less person to carry, Xu Fan felt much relieved, gasping heavily.

Grateful, nearly losing his life, yet ensuring Asao Mai was unharmed.

"Are you... alright?"

"What's going on with this Relic?"

Igarashi, carrying Asao Mai, looked at Xu Fan, hoping for an explanation.

"Don't ask me, I'm as confused as you are."

Xu Fan cautiously kept his gaze on the distant Akiyama Tsuki.

He knew little of the Relic, only information heard from others.

It saved his life, but its origin and mechanism were unclear.

"Good thing for this guy..."

Without the Relic, considering Xu Fan and Igarashi's current state, they'd likely be stuck here.

Though the Buddha's Light managed to keep Akiyama Tsuki at bay, Xu Fan wasn't confident in its duration.

Taking advantage of Akiyama Tsuki's reluctance to approach, he seized the opportunity to leave the tomb.

Blood continued to seep from his chest, Xu Fan felt weak.

Biting his tongue to clear his mind, he supported Igarashi and said, "Enough, time is short, let's go quickly."

Not considering how long the Relic could last; outside, the Heavenly Witch Sect members could be arriving.

Delaying would complicate their escape.

Supporting Igarashi, Xu Fan retreated.

As he withdrew, Akiyama Tsuki caught up from a distance.

Clearly unwilling for her prey to escape, she followed but dared not enter the Buddha's Light range.

"Here we are at the exit."

Confronting the danger, Xu Fan and Igarashi reached the exit swiftly.

Igarashi reminded, and Xu Fan nodded, retreating into the secret door at the exit.

"Destroy this exit."

Watching Akiyama Tsuki still fixated on him, Xu Fan instructed.

Having no strength to do anything else, the exit needed blocking.

Otherwise, if she followed outside, escaping meant nothing.

"Okay."

Igarashi nodded and struck the secret door with his palm.

Instantly, a loud explosion at the entrance! The door collapsed, sealing it shut.

"Phew..."

No longer seeing those eerie blood-red eyes, Xu Fan exhaled deeply.

"Alright, let's move quickly."

The underground palace wouldn't hold much longer before collapsing.

Once the palace fell, the tunnel wouldn't be spared either.

Xu Fan called out, leading the way, bolting down the dark corridor towards freedom...

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