In that moment, the smile on Ye Yu’s face froze. He had originally thought that Ying Huo’s arrival this time would herald the return of the king. No more, no less—this scene, in any script, should have been the grand finale. The ending theme might even have started playing!
But just as Ye Yu believed everything was about to be settled and the villain would at last be finished off, he wondered why Ying Huo had been flung clear of the formation. That was entirely against all expectations! His little disappointment was substantial.
Seeing Ying Huo hurtle in this direction, Ye Yu couldn’t simply stand by. He surged forward and caught her.
“What happened? Are you all right?” he asked.
Ying Huo’s expression turned serious as she replied, “It was just a small mishap—he took me by surprise with an ambush. But it’s fine. I’ll take him down right now!”
At her words, Ye Yu gave her an encouraging look. “That’s the spirit. Take down Shen Kangren and I’ll send you a can of rations!”
Ying Huo tapped her toe and plunged back into the formation. Soon, rumbles of thunder echoed from within. The once-modest array swelled several times its original size. Even the Goddess of Balance, Yu Buxia, grew grave—this was more than she could withstand.
Before she could utter a whisper, Ying Huo was hurled out of the array again. She flew in exactly the same direction, and Ye Yu reached out once more—but this time the force behind her was far greater. Even he staggered back several steps.
Ying Huo steadied herself, breathing heavily as she stared at the shattered barrier. Gone was her earlier composure.
“I can’t hold out any longer,” she panted. “Shen Kangren’s power has increased too much. Even though I’ve returned to my peak, I’m no match for him. Yu Buxia, you take Ye Yu and leave. I’ll stall him as long as I can.”
Yu Buxia’s face darkened. As an old friend, she knew how proud Ying Huo was—admitting someone’s strength surpassed her own was unheard of. By asking them to flee, Ying Huo had clearly resigned herself to death.
Yu Buxia’s voice was low but resolute. “If the two of us fight together, might there still be a chance?”
Ying Huo shook her head, her eyes filled with despair.


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