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The Faceless Other King's uncaring laughter echoed throughout the area. Everyone's expressions changed as they could sense the frightening undulations of energy coming from it. They all scattered in a desperate attempt to flee.
The Faceless Other King's featureless visage squirmed as it locked onto Li Luo. "Brat, you're my target, so how can I let you flee?"
Being locked onto by a Dual Crowned King caused Li Luo to feel a chill. However, his face didn't betray any hint of fear as he tightly gripped the handle of his sword. The only reason why this creature would come specifically for him was the Genesis Seed.
Jiang Qing'e came to the same conclusion, but before she spoke, Li Luo glanced at her. This was the first time she saw Li Luo give her this sort of expression. She couldn't help but to feel a little sour in her heart. She understood what Li Luo was thinking.
He wanted to use himself as bait to attract unwanted attention away from her.
Jiang Qing'e's slender fingers were clenched into a tight fist as she knew that Li Luo wanted to protect her. However, the two of them were now one and inseparable. If something were to happen to him, she would ignite her Heart of Light and go down together in a blaze of glory rather than live alone. She did not wish to be by herself while bearing thoughts of avenging him.
"Protect Little Luo!" At this point in time, Li Qingpeng, Li Jinpan, and Ox Biaobiao rushed towards Li Luo upon hearing the Faceless Other King's words. One towering Duke Bergfried after another rushed into the skies, striking the Faceless Other King without hesitation.
They were terrified in their hearts, having to face a Dual Crowned King, but for the sake of protecting Li Luo, they were willing to give it their all.
Meanwhile, Qin Baiyan and the rest cowered in fear, unwilling to provoke a King.
In fact, they even felt that they were lucky. Perhaps the Faceless Other King would only target Li Luo and then let them leave after achieving its goal.
As the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li's experts launched their attack, the Faceless Other King laughed and a bloody streak ripped open on its face, akin to a mouth.
A grayish-white energy was spewed out amidst the fresh, oozing blood.
It swept past the Duke Bergfrieds, freezing them in their tracks.
No matter how much Li Qingpeng and the rest tried to move their Duke Bergfrieds, they remained stagnant and unmoving.
"Ants trying to shake a tree, acting recklessly without fear of death."
The Faceless Other King mocked them. Pieces of skin fell off its head like paper, each flowing with frigid energy. The pieces of skins wriggled in the air, containing all sorts of twisted facial features.
The blank, white skin then floated downwards, piercing through the layers of resonant power protecting Li Qingpeng and the rest's bodies, plastering onto their faces.
After which, the victims began to struggle. Soon, their facial features gradually began to vanish one after another.
No matter how hard they tried, it was hopeless.
These renowned Dukes were akin to helpless children before the Faceless Other King.
"Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle, Uncle Biao!" Li Luo felt his eyes bulging in their sockets.
Bang!
However, a terrifying fluctuation could be felt from the void at this point of time. A humongous shadow appeared, blotting out the sun.
When everyone raised their heads, they were shocked to see a gigantic golden dragon's talons descending from the sky. It was as huge as a city, striking at the Faceless Other King. Innumerable rays of light interweaved, forming a prison that immediately trapped the Faceless Other King.
The rays of light possessed an unparalleled sharpness, ripping bloody furrows into the Faceless Other King's head.
Despite being suppressed, the Faceless Other King let out an ear-grating cackle. "Hahaha. Li Jingzhe, you're a courageous one. You gave up a hand just to stop me? It looks like this grandson of yours is truly precious to you."
When those words were said, everyone could see that the golden dragon's talon was actually just the limb itself, its severed end still flowing with golden blood. Li Luo's heart trembled, and he glanced into the distance with his reddened eyes. He could see Li Jingzhe standing heroically with worldly natural energy surrounding him. His left hand was missing and fresh blood was dripping from the stub, dying the sky red. It was clear that in order to overcome the gray-robed person's suppression, Li Jingzhe had opted to take a drastic measure to stop the Faceless Other King.
"Grandpa!" Li Luo hated how weak he was. Perhaps if he had seven Duke Bergfrieds, he would have become a true Transcendent Duke, capable of fighting side-by-side with his grandpa and not just hiding behind him, unable to help in the least.
"So what if you can seal me for a few moments, Li Jingzhe? You can't even block the Human Fetus anymore and yet you've chosen to cripple yourself and weaken yourself further? Without a hand, how can you possibly fight it? Hahaha, perhaps I'll just wait here and watch. Once the Human Fetus kills you, I'll see how you can stop me." The Faceless Other King sneered loudly from within the golden talon.
Meanwhile, Li Qingpeng and the rest who had been held back by the Faceless Other King's strange methods gradually had their facial features restored. They hurriedly retreated, though their gazes were despondent.
They understood just how dire the situation was.
Li Jingzhe had to fight off the incomprehensibly strong Human Fetus whilst splitting his attention to suppress the Faceless Other King. No matter how one looked at it, they were doomed.
The gray-robed Human Fetus had a slight smile as it looked at Li Jingzhe’s endlessly bleeding arm. As the droplets of blood fell, they formed giant lakes that emanated an incredible fragrance. In a short span of time, countless mysterious plants bloomed and flourished. Every drop of blood of a King was a miraculous tonic.
"Li Jingzhe, it seems like you're still distracted despite being in this situation. You've even chosen to sacrifice a hand to save those ants. You are truly embarking on a path of death with no return," the Human Fetus said with a sigh.
"You've completely lost your chance to leave."
Golden light flowed from the severed hand, staunching the bleeding. Li Jingzhe’s elderly face remained composed as he retorted, "Did you actually think that I was planning to escape by myself?"
"Since you've made the decision to die in the World's End River Region, I'll gladly fulfill your wish," the Human Fetus responded.
Li Jingzhe shook his head lightly as his indifferent voice boomed and echoed throughout every corner of the region.
"There's one thing you're mistaken about. I will die here, but it won't only be me. Don't look down on what a grandpa will do to protect the children of his family. My decision has already been made."
Everyone within the World's End River Region directed their attention towards the majestic figure standing in the air. Above his head, the three crowns that symbolized his power suddenly burst into flames. Endless amounts of fiery light bathed the world, reflected across the heavens.
The light was accompanied by a calm and ancient voice that boomed, "I, the Dragon's Fang Lineage’s Lineage Chief Li Jingzhe, invite you, Your Excellency... to die with me!"