However, there were simply too many Hidden Stone Leeches. After a brief period of chaos, they quickly regained their composure and continued to swarm towards Qin Luo.
Qin Luo exhaled a breath of stale air and threw another punch, this time with even greater force than the previous one.
boom!
As the punch landed, a visible shockwave spread outwards from Qin Luo. The Hidden Stone Leech Swarm was torn open by this force, and the Black Tide was severed in one fell swoop.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Qin Luo flashed into the swarm of Hidden Stone Leeches.
That straight figure moved freely among the dense swarms of Hidden Stone Leeches, and with each punch, it could sweep away a large number of Hidden Stone Leeches.
Just then, a red sun rose in the distance, its golden rays transforming into countless sharp swords that rained down upon the brutal battlefield.
Seeing this, Qin Luo's eyes flashed with a strange light, and he simply let the Hidden Stone Leeches swallow him whole.
The swarm of hidden stone leeches instantly engulfed him, their dense bodies writhing and climbing over him, completely covering him. They clung tightly to Qin Luo's body, their sharp mouthparts piercing his skin and sucking his blood and flesh.
Ouch! This is no ordinary pain...
However, just as the swarm of Hidden Stone Leeches was wreaking havoc, the rising sun shone with dazzling golden light.
A torrent of golden light instantly descended upon the swarm of Hidden Stone Leeches.
Under the golden light, the Hidden Stone Leech Black Tide let out a shrill scream. The originally pitch-black tide gradually became transparent under the erosion of the strong light, and then began to dissolve.
The Hidden Stone Leeches clinging to Qin Luo were the first to be struck by the light. Their bodies began to disintegrate in the light, turning into wisps of black smoke that dissipated into the air.
Immediately afterwards, the outer layer of hidden stone leeches also succumbed, turning to ashes under the baptism of light.
Upon witnessing this extraordinary scene, the Hidden Stone Leech swarm descended into chaos, desperately twisting their bodies in an attempt to escape the all-pervasive light.
Unfortunately, the golden light of the saint-level being followed by him was relentless, and wherever it went, the Hidden Stone Leeches were all wiped out.
The black waves receded rapidly under the impact of the golden light.
Qin Luo, who had been completely covered by Hidden Stone Leeches, gradually became visible. He collapsed to the ground, the Hidden Stone Leeches falling off and dissipating, leaving his body covered in wounds.
The golden rays of the red sun continued to rage, and the Hidden Stone Leech swarm was powerless against this powerful force. Their numbers dwindled rapidly, and the once sky-covering black tide was now reduced to just a few scattered Hidden Stone Leeches, struggling helplessly on the ground.
A moment later, the last Hidden Stone Leech vanished completely in the light, and the battlefield returned to calm. Only a thin layer of black powder remained on the ground.
Lying on the ground, Qin Luo looked up at the red sun high in the sky, his eyes filled with a complex expression.
"Is this the power of a sage? It doesn't seem so unattainable for me now..."
At that moment, a bright red figure rushed towards them from afar, accompanied by the sound of the wind.
When Dongfang Jinyao saw Qin Luo lying on the ground, her delicate nose wrinkled slightly and twitched rapidly.
Her usually rosy lips, which always held a playful smile, were now pressed into a straight line. Her already chapped lower lip was bleeding again from the force of her grip, showing that her panic had reached its peak.
Her steps quickened, and her slender waist swayed with each step, revealing the unique grace of a young girl.
In a matter of moments, she was beside him, leaning down to look at Qin Luo with bated breath, her chest heaving, her hair flying wildly in the wind...
On her delicate oval face, two charming blushes rose on her cheeks from running. A few strands of hair, damp with sweat, clung to her fair cheeks, adding a unique touch of captivating beauty.
"How...how are you?"
Qin Luo looked at the anxious Dongfang Jinyao in front of him and forced a smile:
"I...I'm fine, don't worry."
"You still say you're fine! Look at yourself! Why don't you hurry up and use your white mist to heal yourself?"
If you treat my injury, wouldn't all that effort be wasted?
Qin Luo couldn't help but complain inwardly, then pretended to shake his head weakly, his voice trembling slightly as he said:
“Miss Dongfang, my white mist is not omnipotent. I used too much power to lure away the Hidden Stone Leech just now, and my body is extremely weak now. I'm afraid it will take some time to recover.”
After speaking, Qin Luo's face showed a pained expression, and his eyes were full of exhaustion. At the same time, he secretly observed Dongfang Jinyao's reaction.
"Then, what should we do now?"
Clearly, seeing this scene, Dongfang Jinyao didn't know what to do either. She could only look at Qin Luo helplessly, her anxiety almost overflowing.
Her hands unconsciously clenched and unclenched at her sides. A gentle breeze blew by, causing her red dress to flutter lightly and her hair to become disheveled, but this did nothing to diminish her worry at that moment.
She crouched down, wanting to check Qin Luo's injuries, but didn't know where to start, her hands hovering in mid-air, hesitant.
Seeing her like this, Qin Luo also spoke up to 'guide' her, saying weakly:
"Miss Dongfang, I... I really don't have the strength to get up right now. I wonder if... you could help me up and find a safe place to rest for a while?"
His voice sounded extremely weak, as if every word was forced out.
"Okay, okay!"
Dongfang Jinyao didn't think much of it and quickly nodded. She stretched out her slender hands and carefully lifted Qin Luo's arm, letting his body slowly lean against her.
Her movements were very gentle, as if she were afraid that she might accidentally aggravate Qin Luo's terrible injuries.
Qin Luo used the leverage to slowly stand up, putting almost all of his weight on Dongfang Jinyao.
Although Dongfang Jinyao was petite, she gritted her teeth and steadily supported Qin Luo.
Little did they know, Qin Luo's hand landed intentionally or unintentionally on Dongfang Jinyao's waist.
Beneath the red dress, her waist curved gracefully, like a crescent moon. The ribbon cinching her waist perfectly accentuated her slender figure, further highlighting her graceful curves.
Unfortunately, Dongfang Jinyao was completely unaware that Qin Luo's hand was lightly resting on her waist. She was only focused on supporting him as they walked step by step with difficulty toward the boulder not far away.
Although her steps were slightly unsteady due to Qin Luo's weight, her eyes were incredibly resolute. She clenched her teeth and used her seemingly frail body to support Qin Luo.
"Miss Dongfang, I'm sorry to have wronged you."
Qin Luo spoke softly, his tone tinged with apology. But his hand, resting on Dongfang Jinyao's waist, showed no sign of moving away.
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