Chapter 108: Concerted Efforts

Under Guangqi’s command, Huiyan suffered greatly, while Ye Dong dashed tirelessly to her rescue. In the hospital room, a group of senior disciples were tirelessly experimenting to find the correct sequence for the operation of the Six Paths and Five Elements.

“Pfft!!!”

Xiao Bao and Da Chun simultaneously spat a mouthful of blood, their faces pale as they collapsed to the ground.

“Disciples!” Chen Yao steadied them with both hands, channeling the Three Mysterious Yang Qi continuously into their backs, repeatedly urging, “Don’t overexert yourselves!”

“No,” Xiao Bao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, struggling to lift himself up. “Ye Dong has gone into the lion’s den alone, his life hanging in the balance. As his brothers, we can’t falter now!”

Da Chun, undeterred, echoed, “Master, Xiao Bao is right. Let’s keep going!”

Seeing their resolve, Chen Yao held back tears and nodded slowly, “I am truly grateful to have such devoted disciples.”

“Master, stop for a moment,” Zilong said, supporting Xiao Yang’s back, worry etched across his face. “Xiao Yang has no cultivation in the Dao. This reversal technique severely damages the primordial spirit. I’m afraid for him.”

“I can still...” Xiao Yang barely uttered three words before fainting again.

“Master!” A voice approached outside before the door even opened.

“It’s Wen Xing and Heng Xing!” Zilong exclaimed with relief. “They’re here!”

“And us too!” The voices of Liang Lingzhi and Xiao Wang followed closely, along with a formidable special police officer, Xiao Li and Xiao Mo, trailing behind.

“Good! Wonderful!” Chen Yao nodded repeatedly with joy. Without wasting time on pleasantries, he said, “First, draw blood!”

Officer Li’s stern expression already conveyed the gravity of the situation. Glancing at the clock, he noted there was only an hour left to save a life—meaning Ye Dong and Huiyan’s fate would be decided within this hour.

“Ye Dong’s body has been revived, but it’s in terrible condition.”

Officer Li clasped his hands tightly and looked at Ye Dong’s confidential files. Memories of their acquaintance and growing understanding flashed through his mind. Huiyan’s file was right beneath Ye Dong’s, and at a glance, it seemed their lives had been intertwined by fate long ago, though no one had realized it until now.

“My disciple, I’m entrusting you with this, Ye Dong,” Officer Li said deeply, then turned to leave.

Officer Li intended to help Ye Dong find a way to turn the advantage of Guangqi’s “transcendent body”—which currently occupied him—into a disadvantage. In other words, to reverse Ye Dong’s current weakness into strength. But with the time left so short, could he succeed?

“Even if you kill me, I will still speak!” Huiyan lay painfully on the ground, her body covered with dirt and scars, her long black hair matted with soil.

“Speak!” Guangqi sneered with fury, waving the dagger in his hand. “If you utter one insult against me, I’ll carve another wound into Ye Dong!”

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