Douluo Dalu: The World Suppressing Douluo

As Hu Liena approached the Blood Infant, the first soul ring surrounding her lit up, releasing a radiant pink glow.

"First Soul Skill: Enchant!"

Hu Liena's delicate voice echoed in her mind as the skill activated.

Caught off guard, the Blood Infant succumbed instantly to her charm, its consciousness falling into a dazed stupor.

Seizing the opportunity, Lin Ye swiftly raised the Nine-Spirit Immortal Tang in his right hand.

"First Soul Skill: Purifying Light!"

With a low shout, emerald light, as vibrant as jade, burst forth from the Nine-Spirit Immortal Tang. It transformed into a beam of light that descended fiercely upon the Blood Infant.

"Argh!"

Under the purifying radiance, the Blood Infant—whose spiritual strength as a Soul Douluo far exceeded Hu Liena's—screamed as it regained consciousness.

Ordinarily, the Purifying Light wouldn't have been able to affect a Soul Douluo-level entity. However, due to Hu Liena's enchantment, the Blood Infant was rendered defenseless.

The lingering remnant soul within Zi Luo's body offered no resistance to the purifying light, allowing itself to be torn apart effortlessly.

But just as the remnant soul was on the brink of being completely eradicated, the Blood Infant, enraged by the disruption of its plans, burned its remaining essence in a fit of fury. It transformed the shattered remnants into a powerful spiritual shockwave that surged toward Hu Liena.

Having completed her enchantment, Hu Liena had already retreated to a safe distance, wary of potential retaliation should Lin Ye's purification fail.

However, to her misfortune, while Lin Ye succeeded, the Blood Infant directed its final act of vengeance toward the person closest to it and the one responsible for its downfall—Hu Liena.

"Ahhh!"

The invisible spiritual shockwave struck Hu Liena with devastating force. A sharp pain pierced her head, eliciting a scream as she collapsed to the ground, clutching her head in agony.

"Nana!"

Seeing Hu Liena fall suddenly, Xie Yue was overcome with panic. Without hesitation, he rushed toward her, his heart filled with worry.

But Lin Ye was faster. He reached Hu Liena first, cradling her in his arms.

"Hu Liena, are you alright?"

Kneeling on the ground, Lin Ye gently held her, his voice soft with concern. As he spoke, he channeled the Nine Yang True Qi into the Nine-Spirit Immortal Tang, emitting a healing light that enveloped her.

"Mm…"

Though her consciousness was still muddled from the spiritual shock, the restorative light infused her soul with warmth. Hu Liena's furrowed brows relaxed, and she let out a faint, contented hum.

"Senior Xie Yue, quickly help Zi Luo up. That evil soul master isn't dead yet. Earlier, he was preparing something—I don't know if he completed it. We've already delayed too long; staying here is dangerous. We need to leave immediately."

As Lin Ye spoke, he lifted Hu Liena into a princess carry and turned to Xie Yue with urgency.

"Understood."

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Xie Yue nodded solemnly. Without wasting time, he moved to assist Zi Luo, carrying her on his back.

"What about me?"

Watching Lin Ye and Xie Yue each carrying a beauty while he stood empty-handed, Yan scratched his head in frustration.

"Be grateful you can keep up with us," Lin Ye replied with a sidelong glance.

"Ugh! You—! Just because you're faster than me by a fraction, don't look down on me! I'm a defense-type soul master! My embrace is way more secure than yours!"

Despite knowing the truth, Yan grumbled under his breath, jealousy evident in his tone.

As Xie Yue secured Zi Luo, Tang Yuan, the little creature perched on Lin Ye's shoulder, scurried over to Hu Liena. It nuzzled her face with its soft, furry body, seemingly worried about her condition.

"Let's move!" Lin Ye ordered, his tone resolute.

Just as they prepared to leave, a sharp, sinister voice echoed from the hall, laced with fury.

"Where do you think you're going?"

Turning toward the source, Lin Ye saw a horrifying sight. Emerging slowly from the blood pool in the hall was an infant covered in crimson patterns, its mouth filled with sharp fangs.

The Blood Infant's gaze burned with rage. If the remnant soul within Zi Luo hadn't been destroyed, it could have continued using her body to stall for time.

Had it absorbed the blood of the female soul masters it had previously consumed, it could have restored its strength to the level of a Soul Emperor.

But now, with Lin Ye's group about to escape and likely report to the Spirit Hall, the Blood Infant had no choice but to halt its absorption process and leave the blood pool prematurely.

Due to this interruption, its cultivation remained at the Soul King level.

"I'll drain every last drop of blood from your bodies!"

The Blood Infant's sharp, furious roar reverberated as five soul rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, and black—rose from beneath it, encircling its grotesque form.

"A Soul King?!"

Though it appeared as a mere infant, the Blood Infant's Soul King-level power made it exceptionally dangerous. Its agility and unpredictability left Xie Yue visibly alarmed.

"Scatter!"

Realizing the Blood Infant's strength and the peculiarity of its form, Lin Ye immediately barked a warning. Without hesitation, he activated Phoenix Dance Six Illusions, leaping out of the courtyard with Hu Liena in his arms and dashing toward the outskirts of Guhe Town.

"Brother Yue, should we split up too?"

Watching Lin Ye's rapid departure, Yan stood dumbfounded, turning to Xie Yue for guidance.

"Stick with me!"

Though splitting up was the safer option, Xie Yue couldn't risk it while carrying Zi Luo. If the Blood Infant pursued them, they'd be vulnerable.

"Move!"

With that, Xie Yue leapt over the courtyard wall, Zi Luo securely on his back. Yan followed closely behind.

"Split up, huh?"

The Blood Infant, now in the courtyard, sneered coldly as it surveyed the scene. Without hesitation, it transformed into a streak of crimson light, chasing after Lin Ye.

The choice was clear. On one side were the Holy Son and Holy Daughter of the Spirit Hall, with only one capable of combat. On the other were two ordinary Spirit Hall elites, albeit with greater numbers.

The Blood Infant naturally chose to target the more significant threat—Lin Ye and Hu Liena.

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