An enormous explosion from Jadeite Manor shattered the short-lived serenity. A small mushroom cloud rose into the air, the result of Lu Yun knocking into a building with great force. He was drenched with blood and on the brink of death. 

“Don’t touch him!” Empress Myrtlestar hurriedly stopped Qing Han from throwing herself at Lu Yun. “The old senior can save him!”

Empress Myrtlestar and Scarlet Ape turned to Ge Long at the same time.

It’d been Ge Long who’d placed his hand on Lu Yun’s back and injected him with that strange energy, enabling Lu Yun to recover some mobility and break out of the Sword of Chaos’ restraint.

A grave look overtook the old servant’s face as he splayed the fingers...