At the same time, Gu Ran, cornered and tense, thought in surprise, It's that mysterious Dao Palace realm powerhouse! I can't believe she's passing through here!
Is she heading toward the source of the last demonic beast tide? he wondered, his thoughts racing.
Before he could make sense of the situation, a sudden, piercing gaze landed on him. Gu Ran's body stiffened, and a chill ran down his spine. His heart pounded wildly as a deep sense of danger took hold.
But alongside his unease, a spark of hope flared within him.
The arrival of this great powerhouse might just save him from the dire situation he was in.
Conflicting emotions churned within him—fear and expectation—throwing his mind into chaos and making him question his instincts.
Meanwhile, hidden above Blackwood Island, Jiang Chen finally unleashed his overwhelming aura. The pressure blanketed the entire island, plunging everything into an oppressive silence so profound that even the faintest sound seemed deafening.
