The golden halo trembled violently, like a candle flame in a fierce wind, on the verge of being extinguished at any moment. Staring fixedly at those ferocious monsters, my heart hammered wildly in my chest. Sweat mixed with blood streamed down my forehead, yet I dared not let down my guard for even a fraction of a second. Father and Meng Li had already vanished beyond the horizon, and I could only pray for their safety.
With a deafening roar, the barrier finally shattered under the unbearable strain, bursting into a myriad of golden fragments across the sky. Darkness clouded my vision as a mouthful of blood spewed from my lips.
Just when I thought everything was over, a powerful aura suddenly descended and enveloped me. Struggling to open my eyes, I saw a figure in a black cloak standing before me.
Chapter 77