Chapter 916: A Twist of Fate

Chapter 916: Chapter 916: A Twist of Fate

In the Withered Sea Abyss, Emperor Xiang Xiang and her hundred-strong wolf clan fought against the relentless onslaught of tendrils.

The Withered Wood Wolves had seemingly gathered in great numbers for this occasion. Their strength, boosted by the mating season, put Xiang Xiang's wolves at a severe disadvantage, making the battle increasingly dire.

Moreover, more and more Withered Wood Wolves continued to gather, their numbers swelling.

The sky was filled with tendrils, each one carrying a terrifying green glow. Sword lights flashed, occasionally severing a few tendrils, but there were simply too many. For every tendril cut, thousands more took its place.

Facing one or two Withered Wood Wolves, even five, the elite wolves of Xiang Xiang's pack wouldn't be afraid. But here, they faced an overwhelming number of tendrils, enough to block out the sun.

"Swish!"

One wolf clan member's arm was suddenly entangled by a tendril. In an instant, more tendrils wrapped around his legs and other arm, immobilizing him despite his celestial cultivation.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

The wolf clan member screamed in agony as a tendril pierced through his abdomen. The brutal combat left him unable to defend himself, and another strike would mean certain death.

"Boom!"

A tremendous explosion of white light erupted, shattering the tendrils binding the wolf clan member.

He was saved.

"Thank you, Supreme!" he groaned in pain.

It was evident that the white light had come from Xiang Xiang. She had rescued the wolf clan member in his moment of peril.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

Another scream echoed from a distance. Xiang Xiang's eyebrows furrowed as she struck a wolf clan member, sending him flying out of the Withered Wood Wolf sea.

Her powerful blow was not meant to harm but to propel him to safety.

In an instant, the wolf clan member soared into the sky, escaping the sea of Withered Wood Wolves.

"Supreme!" the injured wolf clan member expressed his gratitude.

In his heart, he felt a newfound determination. Three years ago, he had pledged allegiance to Xiang Xiang, recognizing her as his Supreme. But now, in this moment of life and death, as Xiang Xiang gave him the chance to escape, he completely embraced her as his Supreme.

Deeply moved, the injured wolf clan member glared at the Withered Wood Wolves.

"Withered Wood Wolves, you better not harm the Supreme. Otherwise, I will destroy your clan!" he vowed fiercely.

In the distance, another figure flew out—another wolf clan member rescued by Xiang Xiang.

This wolf clan member was also injured, having faced the same perilous situation inside.

Once out, he too felt immense gratitude towards Xiang Xiang and became even more devoted. Only those who have faced life and death understand who truly matters most.

One by one, wolf clan members were rescued, but Xiang Xiang had not yet emerged.

Jiu Laotou watched anxiously from the side.

"Where is Emperor Xiang Xiang? Why hasn't she come out yet?" Jiu Laotou asked one of the rescued wolf clan members. Updated chapters on novelbin(.)com

With a loud clash, Emperor Xiang Xiang's attack failed to sever the blood-red tendril.

More blood-red tendrils appeared instantly—dozens of them.

It was the Withered Wood Wolf King. The hideous Withered Wood Wolf King had joined the fray.

"Withered Wood Wolf King, you seek death!" Emperor Xiang Xiang shouted angrily. Her golden longsword danced swiftly, producing terrifying sword light.

"Boom! Boom!"

The explosive sounds were deafening. Emperor Xiang Xiang's sword moved incredibly fast, but the blood-red tendrils were just as quick, each one faster than the last. Moreover, the tendrils were imbued with bloodlust, and with each clash, it seemed as if drops of blood were spilled.

In the blink of an eye, Emperor Xiang Xiang was covered in blood, making her appear even more enchanting.

Countless tendrils filled the sky, weaving a net around her. Xiang Xiang could easily destroy ordinary Withered Wood Wolves, but facing the Withered Wood Wolf King was much more difficult. Without the interference of other Withered Wood Wolves, Xiang Xiang could outlast the Withered Wood Wolf King, but the current situation was extremely unfavorable for her.

After an hour of fierce fighting, Xiang Xiang's right wrist was caught by a blood-red tendril.

In the black lake, the hideous face of the Withered Wood Wolf King displayed a smug smile.

Even Xiang Xiang's longsword couldn't cut through the blood-red tendrils. Now, how could she escape?

A myriad of blood-red tendrils surged towards Xiang Xiang from all directions. In this critical moment, if Xiang Xiang were struck by the blood-red tendrils, she would be severely injured. But there was no way to escape.

Outside, the tendrils shifted, revealing a gap.

"Emperor Xiang Xiang is restrained!" an official exclaimed in delight.

The Third Prince wouldn't miss this opportunity. With a wave of his hand, the talisman in his grasp turned into a stream of light and shot through the gap in the tendrils. Just as it entered, the gap closed again.

"Good, everyone, charge in with me!" the Third Prince shouted excitedly.

Meanwhile, the wolf clan members, seeing Xiang Xiang's wrist bound by the tendrils, were horrified. But within a moment, the gap closed again, obscuring their view.

"What do we do? How will I explain this to the Holy King?" Jiu Laotou fretted.

Inside, a dozen blood-red tendrils sped towards Xiang Xiang with terrifying speed. The Withered Wood Wolf King watched in anticipation.

Xiang Xiang was trapped! She looked at the Withered Wood Wolf King with disgust. It was too hideous, more repulsive than any tree, with decayed, ugly bark and a misshapen form.

Despite her predicament, Xiang Xiang showed no signs of panic. Instead, she put away her golden longsword.

A black map suddenly appeared behind her. As it materialized, a red light shot into it. The black map flashed and reappeared in front of Xiang Xiang, shooting a red beam at the Withered Wood Wolf King.

The blood-red tendril binding Xiang Xiang's wrist was severed.

In an instant, Xiang Xiang disappeared from her spot.

The red beam struck the Withered Wood Wolf King, causing its body to stiffen. It appeared confused but immediately searched for Xiang Xiang.

The next moment, Xiang Xiang reappeared, held in the arms of a man dressed in imperial robes. She looked blissfully happy, her arms wrapped around the man's neck.

Then, in a flash, they moved with an eerie speed, darting through the gaps in the sea of tendrils. They moved so quickly that even the Withered Wood Wolf King was left in disbelief.

From another direction, a group of people charged in. The Third Prince, filled with excitement, led his subordinates in a powerful assault into the sea of tendrils.