Seeing this, the man in black robes smirked and whistled softly. Instantly, a series of booming sounds came from the sky, and several enormous beasts descended from the sky like mechs. They were surrounded by black mist, their eyes were empty but filled with killing intent, and they headed straight for Xu Yuehuai.
"Protect the Princess!" Yan Qing and the Ghost Doctor shouted at the same time. They rushed forward and engaged the strange beast in battle.
However, those strange beasts seemed to have been strengthened by some kind of power, possessing immense strength and astonishing speed, and for a time, the battle became a stalemate.
Xu Yuehuai knew she couldn't stand idly by. She closed her eyes, concentrated her mind, and gathered all her power into her palm. The red rose stone shone brightly instantly, transforming into a dazzling pillar of light that shot straight into the sky.
Under the beam of light, the strange beasts let out mournful howls, but their attacks did not weaken as a result.
"You've already exhausted yourself last night, how long can you hold out today?" The man in black robes sneered, his figure appearing and disappearing in the night, as elusive as a ghost.
Xu Yuehuai gritted her teeth, knowing full well that she had no way out.
She activated the power of the red rose stone once more, but this time, she felt an unprecedented weakness wash over her. Her chest heaved, and she coughed up a mouthful of blood, her body swaying precariously.
"Your Highness!" Yan Qing was shocked to see this, but the man in black robes seized the opportunity to attack, striking Xu Yuehuai with a palm.
At this critical moment, Xu Yuehuai suddenly unleashed an astonishing power. She exerted all her strength, releasing the full power of the red rose stone, transforming it into a dazzling blade of light that aimed straight for the black-robed man's heart.
The black-robed man's expression changed drastically; he never expected Xu Yuehuai to have the power to retaliate. But it was too late. The blade of light pierced his chest, and the black-robed man let out a series of screams before finally turning to ashes and scattering in the wind.
"Even if you kill me, so what? My clan's main force will be here soon. You will die anyway. It's your loss if you don't die by my hand." The black-robed man's voice echoed in the night sky, carrying a hint of resentment and malice.
Xu Yuehuai forced herself to stand up, staring at the spot where the man in black had disappeared, her eyes cold and sinister.
Indeed, this man's death is merely a signal that a crisis is beginning; the enemies to come will be even stronger.
She must not fall. For Qi Guze, for everyone on this land, she must persevere until those guys are wiped out.
Yan Qing and the Ghost Doctor quickly stepped forward, carefully helped Xu Yuehuai up, and took her back to the camp.
Along the way, Xu Yuehuai's consciousness gradually blurred, but she could still feel the concern and anxiety of the people around her.
With her last breath, she whispered to the ghost doctor, "Save...save me...I can't die yet..."
The Ghost Doctor looked somber. He knew the severity of Xu Yuehuai's injuries, but he also understood that he could not give up.
He quickly took out silver needles and medicine and immediately began acupuncture treatment on Xu Yuehuai.
At the same time, he also ordered people to prepare hot water and medicines in preparation for a more comprehensive treatment for Xu Yuehuai.
That night, the military camp was brightly lit, and a life-or-death struggle continued.
During this long night, Xu Yuehuai's resilience and indomitable spirit, like the brightest star in the night sky, illuminated everyone's hearts, making them determined to walk with her to the end.
"She is severely injured and may never be able to practice martial arts again." After providing some treatment, the Ghost Doctor made this conclusion.
"No! The princess will definitely pull through!"
Yan Qing stood guard by the bedside, his gaze fixed on Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze.
The Ghost Doctor glanced at them and silently left.
But Yan Qing suddenly remembered something and called Wang Mang to bring all the red rose stones over.
The red rose stone, like a guardian lighthouse, sat beside Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze, quietly emitting a soft glow and adding a touch of mystery to the silent night.
In the middle of the night, a strange fluctuation emerged from the red rose stone. As if drawn by some force, it slowly rose and surrounded Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze.
The light gradually converged, enveloping the two of them and forming a dazzling cocoon of light.
Yan Qing stared wide-eyed at the scene in disbelief, his heart filled with unprecedented shock and excitement.
Just then, the scene inside the cocoon of light underwent a dramatic change.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze's bodies seemed to be lifted up by an invisible force, slowly suspending in mid-air. Their eyes were closed, their faces serene, and they were surrounded by the light emitted by the red rose stone. The light contained an ancient and powerful force that was gradually seeping into their bodies.
As time went by, the brilliance of the red rose began to grow increasingly dazzling, almost piercing the night sky.
Yan Qing felt an unprecedented warmth and hope. He knew that this was not just a transfer of power, but a turning point in his destiny. He was so excited that he almost cried, silently praying for a miracle to happen.
Finally, with a soft sound, the cocoon of light suddenly shattered, turning into starlight and dissipating into the night sky.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze slowly landed on the bed. Qi Guze opened his eyes, his gaze filled with a hazy light.
Upon seeing this, Yan Qing could no longer contain his excitement and knelt down with a thud, tears streaming down his face.
"Master! You're finally awake! The Princess Consort... has exhausted almost all her energy and spiritual power for you these past few days..." Yan Qing choked up as she told Qi Guze everything that had happened during this time.
Upon hearing this, Qi Guze gently stroked Xu Yuehuai's cheek, his eyes filled with tenderness and gratitude.
"Go and rest, leave this to me." Qi Guze knew that he would have to handle the rest personally.
Upon hearing this, Yan Qing, though still reluctant to part, forced back her tears and respectfully left the room.
Only Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai remained in the room.
Qi Guze gently placed Xu Yuehuai back on the bed, gazing at her tenderly.
He took a deep breath, channeled the remaining internal energy within his body, and merged it with the power of the red rose stone, transforming it into a warm and powerful force that he slowly channeled into Xu Yuehuai's body.
Xu Yuehuai felt the surge of this power, and a strange sense of emotion and unease welled up in her heart.
She struggled to stop Qi Guze, but her body was as if bound, unable to move. She could only watch helplessly as Qi Guze's face grew paler and paler, and a trickle of blood even escaped from the corner of his mouth.
"No! You finally woke up, don't worry about me, I'm already useless..."
"My woman, even if I'm crippled, you can't be crippled." Qi Guze seemed not to hear Xu Yuehuai's advice and continued to channel his power into her body.
As time went by, Xu Yuehuai felt her meridians begin to regain their vitality, and that long-lost power gradually returned.
However, Qi Guze's face grew paler and paler, and finally, he coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed weakly onto Xu Yuehuai.
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