Dark energy surged madly toward Lu Chen and Huo Yao like a breached floodgate. Facing this destructive power, the two of them were like flickering candles in the wind, liable to be extinguished at any moment.
"Hold onto me!" At the critical moment, Huo Yao embraced Lu Chen tightly, simultaneously channeling all her spiritual energy to form a thin protective barrier around them. The dark energy slammed against the barrier like fierce beasts, emitting a deafening roar.
Lu Chen felt as though he were a lone boat caught in a violent storm, ready to be swallowed by giant waves at any second. Yet he gripped Huo Yao's hand tightly, his gaze resolute and devoid of the slightest trace of fear.
Chapter 45