The Master's Embrace

Infernal Volcanic, however, was the first to snap out of the collective daze. With ruthless determination, he charged toward her, intending to finish what he had started. He wasn't moved by her beauty or her aura—it was meaningless to him. To him, strength was everything, and she was simply an enemy who stood in his way.

Even as he acknowledged her grace and power, and even though he was startled by the calm acceptance in her eyes despite her injuries, his role left no room for compassion or hesitation. He was bound to obey his king's will, and his king had commanded her suffering. That was his duty, and he would not falter.

But just as he prepared to strike, a flurry of figures appeared in his path. Tuzi AoFen, Su Lanfei, Gong Yi Ran, Sikong Wenxia, and Li Yongzheng moved with blinding speed, positioning themselves between him and Shenlian Yingyue. Their sudden intervention made it clear that they would not allow her to face this threat alone.