Seeing Lumine stop in her tracks, Su Han hurriedly said, "Don't lose focus. The fighting inside will be even more intense!"
"Understood."
Lumine snapped back to her senses and immediately rushed into the ruins. When she reached the center, she finally realized just how miserable Dvalin had been during this time. Four chains bound its neck, and most of its body and limbs were sealed into the ground.
Most horrifying of all was a cylindrical container on its back, continuously pumping toxins into the dragon's body.
Seeing this scene, Paimon felt her heart ache. "How could this happen? Dvalin is way too pitiful. Let's hurry and save it!"
"Don't worry, we'll rescue Dvalin right away. Lumine, I'll leave the rescue work to you in a moment. I'll destroy the ground formations. Remember, clearing the poison tumors is our main task!"
"Understood."
Lumine nodded lightly. The right hand gripping her sword gradually emitted golden light. With a leap, the girl charged toward Dvalin's back.
Standing on the ground, Su Han drew his Fire Qilin Sword. Scorching heat distorted the surrounding air. The originally crimson flames were now further strengthened under the enhancement of Pure Yang Flame.
"Hm? So you also absorbed the power of Pure Yang Flame. That really is unexpected."
Looking at his weapon's new form, Su Han felt an inexplicable surge of joy. If that was the case, then the upcoming battle would undoubtedly be much easier.
A few breaths later, dazzling golden light illuminated the dim ruins.
Su Han directly used the Fire Qilin Sword to destroy the ground. As the formations were shattered one by one, the bound Dvalin finally woke up. Feeling the toxins on its back, it began struggling in agony.
At this moment, Lumine had already reached Dvalin's back. As her sword fell, the container carrying the toxins shattered instantly. After landing that strike, she did not stop, instead continuing to attack Dvalin's back.
The Traveler already possessed the power to purify the Abyss. Now, with the Golden Light Mantra empowering her, her combat became even sharper. In less than two minutes, one poison tumor was destroyed.
"Only one left!"
Lumine felt a surge of joy and rushed toward the location of the final poison tumor.
Below, as the formations began to collapse, large numbers of Abyss Mages and Darkened Husks emerged from bizarre teleportation gates. Their numbers reached several hundred, yet Su Han showed not the slightest fear.
Seeing the sudden flood of enemies, Paimon said nervously, "What should we do? There are really so many of them."
"Don't be afraid, I'm here. With this many of them, Pure Yang Flame should be quite pleased."
As he spoke, terrifying golden flames erupted from Su Han's body. He charged forward, and the Darkened Husks, known for their astonishing defense, were torn apart like scrap metal before Pure Yang Flame.
With just one charge, more than twenty Darkened Husks were annihilated.
At this moment, Paimon's cry came from behind him. "Watch out behind you, there are mages surrounding you!"
"It's already too late. Hehehe."
Six Abyss Mages simultaneously circled around and cast Abyss magic. However, when the ice spikes and flames descended, they were completely burned away by the golden fire.
They exclaimed in shock, "This is impossible. How could Abyss magic be burned away by your flames?"
"Oh? That only proves you're too weak."
Su Han gathered his strength, turned, and slashed with his sword. The terrifying sword aura wrapped in Pure Yang Flame not only tore apart the mages' shields, but also shredded their flesh. Only after watching them turn to ash did he continue fighting.
At that moment, a dragon's roar echoed overhead. With the complete destruction of the formations, Dvalin had successfully broken free.
"What happens next can be left to Lumine. All I need to do is completely destroy this place and I'm done."
Su Han tightened his grip on his weapon, locking his gaze onto the Abyss Mages ahead. The flames in his hand boiled once more.
Boom.
A thunderous explosion rang through the air as flames surged forward. Just as Paimon thought the battle was about to end, the flames were intercepted by a pitch-black sword aura.
As the smoke gradually dispersed, a figure slowly emerged. He had long golden hair, and his attire closely resembled Lumine's. However, unlike Lumine's sweet and gentle demeanor, his face was filled with chilling killing intent.
"No wonder the experiments here kept failing. So it was you."
"You know me?"
"Hmph. There's no need for words. In any case, you deserve to die."
In Aether's hand, his sword was instantly covered in pitch-black power. His speed was astonishingly fast. By the time Su Han reacted, he was already in front of him.
Su Han hurriedly raised his sword to block, but he was still a step too slow. His body felt as though it had been slammed by a mountain, and he was sent flying uncontrollably. He only stopped after crashing into a distant wall. A sweetness rose in his throat, and a large mouthful of blood spilled from his lips.
This terrified Paimon. She never expected that such a powerful enemy was hidden within the Abyss Order.
Seeing Aether's arrival, the nearby Abyss Mages and Darkened Husks all knelt behind him in submission. One of the leading Abyss Mages said respectfully, "Greetings, Your Highness the Prince. Unfortunately, our plan has failed."
"Your Highness the Prince? Wait, you're Lumine's…"
While tending to Su Han, Paimon finally realized from their conversation that the one who defeated Su Han was actually Lumine's brother.
Hearing this, Aether's pupils trembled slightly as he said in a low voice, "Lumine? She has already awakened? In that case, we cannot stay here long. Let's go."
He originally intended to finish Su Han off, but from Paimon's words, he learned that his sister was also here. If things continued, he might end up facing her, something he did not wish to happen.
At this time, the Abyss Herald outside also returned. His body was covered in frost wounds. Though they looked terrifying, at least he was not dead.
"Your Highness the Prince, we have disappointed you."
"It's fine. Withdraw for now. We'll take things slowly later."
"Yes."
As the Abyss portal opened, Aether turned and left, and the rest of the Abyss Order disappeared into the portal as well.
Moments later, the outside returned to clarity. When Lumine rushed over, she was shocked to find that Su Han was injured. Not only were the artifacts on his body contaminated, there was also a horrifying wound across his abdomen.
Clang.
The sword fell to the ground. Lumine ran over anxiously and asked, "How did this happen? Did a new enemy appear? Paimon, say something."
"There was a new enemy, but…"
"But what? Don't hesitate."
Paimon hesitated for a moment, then finally said, "But it was your brother. I never imagined that the brother you were searching for would appear here, and that he would be the leader of the Abyss Order, known as the Prince. Su Han was injured when he suddenly appeared."
Lumine froze in place upon hearing this. She looked around and realized that the air indeed carried an inexplicably familiar feeling.
"Brother really did appear, but why would he do this?"
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