But the number of ghosts was simply too great; the difference in numbers was something that no amount of bravery could overcome.
Grayish-white claws, fangs, and even the ghost itself were tearing at the surface.
Wounds soon appeared all over Number Three's body, the cracks spread rapidly, and the white mist condensed, unable to bear the strain, gradually began to dissipate.
"I...I won't let you pass..."
The third patrol guard gritted his teeth, enduring the excruciating pain each time he fell, and stood up again.
As time went on, his movements became increasingly sluggish, and the strength he had exhausted was gradually dissipating.
But the Third Patrol Guard remained steadfast, like an unshakable mountain, stubbornly standing there, blocking the ghosts' advance.
On the other side, two patrol guards were carrying Li Yu, rushing forward at an extremely fast speed.
Behind them, a small number of ghosts still managed to bypass the interception of the third patrol guard and continued to pursue them relentlessly.
The lead patrol guard kept looking back, his eyes filled with anxiety.
He knew that with so many enemies, the Third Patrol Guard wouldn't have much time to buy.
But the Deep Tower is still far from here, and they must get Li Yu to a safe place as soon as possible, otherwise this mission will surely fail.
"Faster! Faster!" the leading patrol guard urged loudly, while he and another patrol guard companion unleashed their power once more.
With the two patrol guards unleashing their full power, the speed at which Li Yu was transported indeed increased even further.
"Guest of the Soul Master, rest assured, we will ensure your safe arrival." The leading Netherworld Guard was exceptionally resolute.
Li Yu couldn't help but turn around and look in the direction where the third patrol guard had left alone.
Noticing this, the leading underworld guard solemnly said, "Number Three served the Soul Master faithfully! He died a worthy death."
Two patrolling guards pushed Li Yu forward at an extremely fast speed, trying to increase the distance between him and the wave of ghosts in the rear.
At this moment, the No. 3 Patrol Guard, responsible for covering the rear, had reached his limit.
His body swayed precariously, his hands became incredibly heavy, and large amounts of white mist continuously spewed from his wounds, blending into the surrounding environment.
The Third Patrolman, watching the ever-flowing ghosts before him, suddenly erupted with intense pride and roared with a sense of mission:
"For the Soul Master! For humanity!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he detonated the last of his energy, and Bai Wu's body exploded instantly.
"boom!"
A powerful shockwave spread outwards, sending the surrounding ghosts flying backwards. Many ghosts that were close by were instantly reduced to ashes and dispersed into a large cloud of white mist.
Even after the explosion, the last voice of the Third Patrol Guard still echoed in the mine, lingering for a long time.
The white mist dissipated, and all traces of the existence of the Third Patrol Guard were completely erased.
After a brief silence, the unaffected ghosts roared even more violently and furiously, gathering together again into a tide.
They roared angrily at the spot where the third patrol guard had disappeared, and surged wildly toward the direction where Li Yu had vanished once more.
In the darkness and thick fog, Li Yu allowed the two patrol guards to carry him, neither resisting their escort nor offering any help.
The Nightmare Beast withdrew its greedy gaze and asked curiously in its mental sea, "Li Yu, why didn't you deal with that group of ghosts just now? There were quite a few of them, enough for that cicada pupa to eat for several meals."
"Didn't you realize?" Li Yu's response was exceptionally clear: "They came to save me."
"A ghost saving people?" The Nightmare Beast laughed loudly: "Pfft... Haha, Li Yu, your ability to tell jokes has really improved a lot."
Then the Nightmare Beast narrowed its eyes slightly:
"In my opinion, all ghosts are only interested in devouring and destruction; they are nothing more than nourishment for us."
Li Yu shook her head slightly and stopped talking.
He could tell that the two groups of ghosts were only different in their thoughts and positions; even if they killed each other, they were ultimately the same kind of beings.
Caught between two ghostly forces, it's hard for him to say who he should help.
Logically speaking, Li Yu should have helped the ghosts who came to rescue him, but he also had a reason to meet the Soul Master.
Faced with this dilemma, Li Yu did not act rashly, nor did she help either side. She let everything develop naturally, allowing the current of fate to flow on its own.
If he is indeed rescued by the ghosts of the 'traitor' forces, he might be able to glimpse another side of this underground kingdom, which is not impossible.
Under the full escort of two patrolling guards, Li Yu passed through the passage and arrived at a gorge.
The sound of water flowing between the surrounding stone walls gradually faded and drifted away.
The cold, dark underground world fell silent, and Li Yu could even hear his own breathing.
Suddenly, a dense and steady patch of eerie blue light appeared at the pass ahead! A large number of Netherworld Guards had appeared.
"Great...it's reinforcements!" The leading patrol guard breathed a sigh of relief, and the sound of the patrol guards' synchronized voices echoed from the front:
"By order of the Soul Master! We have come to provide assistance!"
The lead patrol guard glanced at Li Yu, who was being carried in the middle and practically dragged the whole way, and couldn't help but sigh:
"The physical attributes of high-level alien beasts are truly impressive, their physiques are astonishing! They were completely unharmed despite such intense shocks during the traversing journey."
"Have you seen any other high-level beasts?" Li Yu couldn't help but ask.
The Underworld Guardian was clearly taken aback: "Uh... no, but the Soul Master has taught us everything about high-level beasts." His tone was full of unquestionable devotion to the Soul Master.
“Whoa—” A lot of shrill screams came from behind.
A massive horde of ghosts surged forward like a raging gray-white tide, their momentum growing even more frenzied!
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