"Hmph, if some people want to wait here and die, we won't stop them!" The expert sneered and said, "Everyone, make your choice!"

Under his gaze, the others hesitated for a moment before resolutely setting their expressions one by one.

Seeing the change in their faces, Yuwen Xiangyu's expression darkened. "What do you mean... You're all leaving here?"

"Apologies, but we can only survive by leaving!" another person said grimly. "Tang Fengxiao, come with us. With your skills, if we leave together, we'll definitely make it out alive!"

Yuwen Xiangyu also glanced at Tang Fengxiao. Tang Fengxiao's face was slightly pale. He looked at everyone and then laughed, "You guys really are confident, but sorry, I still trust Dark Night big brother!"

"You really don't want to come with us?" The expert who had spoken earlier frowned. "You should know your current situation. Staying here leads only to death!"

Tang Fengxiao waved his hand dismissively. "No need to discuss further. If you want to leave, go ahead. Otherwise, you may not even be able to leave later!"

At this moment, low growls echoed from the wolves again, each of the massive beasts baring their fangs and claws, readying to strike once more.

"Fine. Since you're seeking death, there's nothing we can do!" someone said. "Everyone, we can't waste the sacrifice of the Dark Night Chief. Let's go!"

With that command, the group charged in one direction. Despite the numerous giant wolves, their combined attacks broke through the pack.

Before long, the wolf pack splintered, creating a gap, and the experts fled into the night in panic.

"You shouldn't have stayed!" Once the others left, only Yuwen Xiangyu and Tang Fengxiao remained. Yuwen Xiangyu's eyes softened slightly as she murmured.

Tang Fengxiao let out a bitter laugh. "Following them would only lead to faster death!"

"Why?" Yuwen Xiangyu asked puzzledly. "Don't they have a lot of people?"

Tang Fengxiao sneered. "Do you think I don't know their plans? Bringing along the injured—what else could it be but to use them as bait when things get critical? If I followed them, they'd abandon me sooner or later!"

Yuwen Xiangyu was shocked. "This... How could that be!"

"You've always been protected by your master, so you naturally don't understand how cruel the Underworld truly is," Tang Fengxiao said indifferently. "But as things stand now, staying here isn't a great choice either."

Yuwen Xiangyu patted her petite chest and declared, "Don't worry. You saved me before; I'd never hurt you! I'll protect you!"

Tang Fengxiao chuckled. He didn't take Yuwen Xiangyu's words seriously. Truth be told, staying behind was even more dangerous, but Tang Fengxiao was confident enough to hold out until Dark Night returned.

"Huh? Why aren't the wolves attacking?" At this moment, Yuwen Xiangyu finally noticed that while the giant wolves were incessantly growling, none of them were charging forward!

Tang Fengxiao said lightly, "Did you think my Medicinal Powder was useless? If it weren't for the Red-eyed White Tiger's influence, they would never have surrounded us in the first place!"

Yuwen Xiangyu was overjoyed. "So, does this mean we can hold out until Master returns?"

"Stop dreaming!" Tang Fengxiao rolled his eyes. "After the earlier battle, the scent of the Medicinal Powder has been mostly overshadowed by the smell of blood. It'll only last for a few more minutes now!"

"So, in a few minutes, the wolves will charge again?" Yuwen Xiangyu's complexion turned pale.

Tang Fengxiao nodded.

Yuwen Xiangyu bit her lip. "If we truly have no other choice, we'll retreat at the last moment."

"But until then, I'll protect you!" Yuwen Xiangyu said earnestly.

Tang Fengxiao looked at Yuwen Xiangyu in surprise. At this moment, her face showed a rare seriousness and determination.

Tang Fengxiao exhaled and said, "Alright. My life is in your hands now."

With that, Tang Fengxiao pulled out several bottles and jars from his chest, fiddling with them.

Yuwen Xiangyu was curious, but at this moment, the wolf pack erupted into chaos again. Clearly, the powder's effects had worn off, and the wolves, driven by the scent of blood, surged forward once more.

"Die!" Yuwen Xiangyu roared in fury. Her aura surged, and countless fireballs of varying sizes appeared around her.

"Flame Burst!" Yuwen Xiangyu shouted. The fireballs shot out in all directions, accompanied by deafening explosions. Miserable howls echoed from the surrounding wolves.

The move was devastating, but it also drained Yuwen Xiangyu's energy significantly. Her small face paled as well.

"Now they shouldn't be able to charge forward, right?" she thought to herself.

However, as the flames dissipated, Yuwen Xiangyu saw that, while dozens of giant wolves had fallen, the ones on the outskirts remained undeterred. In fact, the explosions had made them even more frenzied.

Yuwen Xiangyu's heart sank. "Damn! If the wolf pack keeps charging, it'll be a disaster!"

"How much longer can you hold out?" Tang Fengxiao asked at this moment.

Yuwen Xiangyu gritted her teeth. "Don't worry, I'll protect you!"

Looking at the slightly panting Yuwen Xiangyu, Tang Fengxiao's heart softened. This was the first time a girl had ever said she would protect him.

"I have a way to delay the wolf pack!" Tang Fengxiao stowed away his fleeting emotions and said, "But I'll need you to hold on for just a few more minutes!"

Yuwen Xiangyu didn't ask about the method; she simply nodded.

At this point, the two of them could be counted as relying on each other for survival. Strangely, Yuwen Xiangyu felt a deep sense of trust in Tang Fengxiao.

Tang Fengxiao took a deep breath and scattered the powder in his hand into the air. The powder drifted through the area on the wind.

A howl sounded from the rear of the wolf pack.

"That's the Wolf King's voice!" Yuwen Xiangyu's expression changed. "I didn't expect that, aside from the Red-eyed White Tiger, there's a Wolf King among the wolves!"

Tang Fengxiao smiled helplessly. "What's so surprising about that? With a pack this large, there's bound to be a Wolf King, and this one is no ordinary beast!"

Yuwen Xiangyu patted the White Leopard beside her. "Xiao Bai, go find the Wolf King's position for me. I want to capture the leader first!"

The White Leopard licked Yuwen Xiangyu's palm and let out a worried growl.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine!" Yuwen Xiangyu smiled. "If worse comes to worst, I'll unleash my seal!"

Upon hearing this, the White Leopard transformed into a beam of light and vanished into the massive trees around them.

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