The chains binding the children's souls began to loosen.
"Sister Lin Wei, quick, use the Soul-Soothing Talisman!" Qi Qi shouted to Lin Wei.
Lin Wei quickly took out the soul-soothing talismans that Qi Qi had given her beforehand and pasted them one by one onto the light sphere.
With each application, the orb of light transforms into a streak of light and flies towards the body inside the cultivation chamber.
But one person's speed is ultimately too slow; there are still more than twenty souls that haven't been saved.
Huo Yuwei originally wanted to go out and help Xuanzhenzi, but seeing the situation, he could only go and help Lin Wei first.
Outside, "Xuanzhenzi" single-handedly withstood the attacks of all the black-robed men. Fortunately, he had enough talismans given to him by Qiqi, otherwise he would have been reduced to his original form long ago.
Just as Huo Yuwei and his team were about to attach the reassuring talismans to all the light orbs, the laboratory suddenly began to shake.
The vibrations were so strong that even people standing on the ground couldn't help but sway from side to side.
There were even loose stones falling from above, making it look like the building was about to collapse.
"Oh no, they must have activated the self-destruct program!" the young researcher exclaimed in horror. "This place will collapse in ten minutes! Hurry, or it will be too late!"
Qiqi looked at the remaining souls, biting her lower lip with her pearly teeth.
There are still about a dozen children whose souls have not been rescued. If they leave now, they will be completely buried by the collapsed laboratory and can never be brought back to life.
no!
She gritted her teeth and pulled a white, flag-like object from her bag.
Lin Wei, who was struggling to even steady herself and was trying her best to stick the Soul-Soothing Talisman on the nearest ball of light, suddenly narrowed her eyes when she saw what Qi Qi was holding.
"That's... the Soul Gathering Banner?!" Realizing Qi Qi's intention, Lin Wei cried out, "No, Little Fellow Daoist Qi Qi, you can't! Your body hasn't recovered yet. If you rashly use the Soul Gathering Banner, it will..."
Before she could finish speaking, Qiqi had already closed her eyes and started making hand seals.
The little girl had a determined and fearless expression, and her hand gestures were quick and steady.
The Soul Gathering Banner hanging in front of her instantly swelled into a huge flag due to the infusion of spiritual power, fluttering without wind.
Qiqi's face turned even paler than the banner in an instant, and bright red blood dripped from the corner of her lips.
"Qiqi!" Huo Yuwei was heartbroken. Ignoring the shaking ground, he rushed towards Qiqi with all his might.
However, just as he was about to get close, the Soul Gathering Banner suddenly burst out with a dazzling light.
Huo Yuwei's eyes were stinging from the light, and he was temporarily blinded.
But then I heard Qiqi's clear, sweet voice.
"receive!"
The banner unfurled, radiating brilliant light, drawing in all the remaining souls.
"Pfft!" Qiqi spat out a mouthful of blood, her small body limply collapsing to the ground.
"Qiqi!"
Huo Yuwei's eyes widened in fury as he rushed over and caught the little girl.
The Soul-Gathering Banner fell and reverted to its original shape as a small flag the size of a palm.
Lin Wei stepped forward to catch it and put it in her pocket. "Young Master Huo, this place is about to collapse. We have to leave quickly!"
"Okay." Huo Yuwei quickly picked up the unconscious Qiqi and followed Lin Wei out of the purification room.
Bang!
The door to the purification room was kicked open, and Huo Yuwei and Lin Wei suddenly stopped.
Outside the door, the old man stood with a chilling murderous aura, while Xuanzhenzi lay in a corner not far away, covered in blood, his fate unknown.
Seeing that the purification array in the room had been forced to close and all the souls had disappeared, the old man was furious.
"You all should die!" The old man's eyes were bloodshot as he slapped Qiqi, who was being held in Bei Huoyuwei's arms.
"careful!"
Lin Wei pulled Huo Yuwei away and threw a shield-shaped magical artifact in an attempt to block the old man's attack.
As a result, the shield was shattered by the old man's palm, and Lin Wei suffered a backlash from it, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
Huo Yuwei carried the unconscious Qiqi and retreated repeatedly, only to find that he could not escape the old man's attack range at all.
Just as he was preparing to take the old man's blow with his own body to protect the little girl in his arms, a childish yet calm voice suddenly came to his ears.
"Big brother, the barrier wave has been in place for 30 seconds. Northeast corner, break through the wall!"
It was Huo Yusen who stayed behind to provide technical support!
Without hesitation, Huo Yuwei threw the last three talismans in his hand toward the wall in the northeast corner.
"Boom!"
As a large hole was blasted in the wall, Huo Yuwei was also struck in the back by the old man's palm, sending him flying and crashing heavily to the ground.
He held the little girl tightly in his arms the whole time and didn't let go. When they landed, he even adjusted his position to cushion Qiqi's fall.
As soon as he landed, he coughed up a mouthful of blood.
"Big brother, Qiqi!"
Outside the cave entrance, there were vehicles belonging to the special department's support team!
Huo Yusen jumped out of the back seat and ran towards them.
Seeing the blood on Huo Yuwei's lips, Qiqi in his arms was even more pale, her lips also stained with blood, seemingly unconscious, her little face icy cold.
"Go! Quickly take Qiqi and leave first!" Huo Yuwei struggled to hand Qiqi to Huo Yusen, then staggered as he tried to rush in to save Lin Wei and Xuanzhenzi.
A member of the special department team grabbed his arm. "Young Master Huo, get in the car first. We'll go pick up the captain and Senior Xuanzhenzi."
After saying that, they all took out their magical weapons and rushed into the cave to fight the man in black robes.
The old man wanted to give chase, but the entire underground level began to collapse, and the falling boulders forced him to prioritize his own safety.
He could only watch with a cold gaze as they rushed out of the cave, supported by the rest of the team.
As soon as everyone rushed out, the laboratory behind them collapsed completely, sending smoke and dust billowing into the sky.
"Get in the car quickly!"
The pick-up vehicle sped away and quickly disappeared into the night.
The atmosphere in the car was unusually heavy.
Although they successfully rescued the children's souls, they had not yet had time to save the children still imprisoned in the secret room.
Moreover, they suffered heavy losses on this trip.
Qiqi was seriously injured and fell into a coma after using her spiritual power again.
Lin Wei and Huo Yuwei also suffered injuries of varying degrees.
Senior Xuanzhenzi was also seriously injured and was currently meditating to regulate his breathing.
Huo Yusen tried several times to ask him to check on Qiqi's condition, but he didn't know how to ask.
The five-year-old boy's brows were furrowed with deep worry, and he exuded a chilling aura.
Lin Wei pressed her still-bleeding shoulder and couldn't help but comfort her, "Ninth Young Master, you don't need to worry too much. The physicians from the Xuanmen Sect are on their way, and Little Fellow Daoist Qiqi will definitely be alright."
Huo Yuwei lowered his head in guilt, "I'm sorry, Xiao Jiu. It's my fault for being useless and failing to protect Qi Qi."
If only he were a little stronger, and a little faster.
Qiqi wouldn't have had to risk using her spiritual power and get so badly injured!
"Brother, it's none of your business!" Although he did harbor resentment towards his elder brother, Huo Yusen forcibly suppressed the gloomy anger in his heart.
He knew that this malevolent energy originated from the demonic power within him.
If he were willing to accept this power, he could easily tear apart all those who had hurt Qiqi.
But……
Qiqi doesn't like it.
She will be unhappy.
Therefore, he must not be controlled by this force.
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