Chapter 506 - 505: "Do You Want to Come With Me?

The situation was out of control!

For the first time, a look of panic crossed the black-robed man’s face—

Although they’d had their share of friction with the Undersea Kingdom, Prince You Sen was currently far, far too important to the Deep Sea Empire!

He absolutely could not be harmed!

The Golden Fish Clan female standing beside Will trembled uncontrollably. The spiritual power radiating from both Prince You Sen and Dracula was so terrifying that she could barely stand, her legs giving way as she nearly collapsed to her knees.

It wasn’t just her; even the battle-hardened soldiers of the Sea Execution Team felt their bodies go stiff. Many wanted to drop their weapons and flee the war zone immediately!

And at that very moment, a giant, mutated red octopus shot out from the undersea depths, crashing down heavily in the stretch of ocean between Dracula and Yusen!

That also happened to be the very spot where the spiritual power on the battlefield was most concentrated!

[W-Who is that?! So reckless?!]

[I think it’s been around this whole time. Isn’t that the one Ms. Zhi Zhi keeps with her? Though the size doesn’t seem right...]

[That’s it! That’s it! Quick, look at its head!]

[Ahhh, it’s the Lady Lord!!]

Towering waves churned at the scene, completely drowning out Yu Zhizhi’s voice. Even the viewers in the live stream chat could only see her speaking, unable to make out what she was saying.

Judging by the shape of her lips, she seemed to be calling Prince Merfolk’s name.

In an instant, the rolling waves were frozen solid by frost. A circular golden array appeared behind Dracula in the air, bathing him in a brilliant, shimmering light.

The appearance of the Rabbit Clan female made him pause for a moment.

But he hardly needed to do anything.

The power of the Glacier had already pinpointed the Rabbit Clan female’s location and was shielding her securely.

...Soul Resonance.

Dracula recited the two words in his mind.

It was a unique power of the Glacier Talent, allowing one to bind with another living being.

The strength brought by the golden array was endless. The rotating circular array in the sky seemed as if it came from another dimension.

The golden live stream orb flying in the air looked as if it would be shattered by the two forces. It fluttered its wings, and a blinding light streamed through it to the live stream, making all the viewers feel as if they were right there at the scene.

Yu Zhizhi felt a familiar strength—

’It’s Sensen!’

The Glacier Barrier enveloped her tightly, protecting both her and the red octopus.

As searing heat and biting frost clashed violently, Yu Zhizhi grew frantic. At first, she had been afraid something would happen to Dracula, but now...

The spiritual power Sensen had fully unleashed gave her the feeling that he was fighting as if it were his last stand!

High in the air, Dracula manipulated the power of the golden array. As the golden light gradually eroded the extreme frost, he sensed that something was subtly wrong...

The golden light pierced through the layer of ice.

Even Dracula himself hadn’t expected it—

As a top-tier defensive talent, the Glacier should have lasted much longer.

Reinforcements from the Deep Sea Empire were already rushing in from all directions.

The Merfolk could have easily held out until then.

And yet...

The light from the array broke through the Glacier’s defense and mercilessly pierced the young man’s chest.

A crimson rose bloomed across his white uniform.

Yusen sprayed a mouthful of blood.

"Pfft—!"

Time seemed to freeze in that instant. Within the cold, sacred Glacier, the young man’s face was pale as a trail of blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. He clutched his chest with one hand, his damp bangs fluttering in the sea breeze. His pair of ice blue eyes remained as calm as ever.

He slowly raised his head, his delicate features exposed to the air.

The young man’s figure swayed slightly.

He suddenly dropped to one knee, bracing himself with a hand on the frozen surface of the sea.

Blood dripped from his jaw, drop by drop.

Yu Zhizhi stared blankly at the scene. Every cell in her body felt as if it had been frozen, and she couldn’t stop trembling.

"Sen... Sensen..."

She leaped down from the red octopus’s back. As she landed, a red tentacle gently steadied her.

Yu Zhizhi ran toward Yusen.

On the frozen surface of the sea, seawater churned where the golden light had bored through. She splashed through the water, rushing to Yusen’s side.

The wind blew her yellow rain hat off.

On the live stream’s screen, the corners of the Rabbit Clan female’s eyes were red. She reached Prince Merfolk, immediately fell to her knees, and hugged him tightly.

"Sensen..." Yu Zhizhi held Yusen’s icy body. ’Is it because he’s injured? He’s even colder than usual.’ Even his breath formed frost in the air.

Yusen felt Yu Zhizhi’s embrace.

His eyelashes were dusted with a layer of white frost. His voice was low, raspy, but gentle. "...So warm."

’The little Rabbit Clan female’s embrace is so warm.’

’I want her to hold me like this forever.’

Yu Zhizhi’s heart ached terribly. She had never imagined Yusen would be so grievously injured. ’This is the sea, his home turf—’

She whimpered softly, overcome with guilt.

’It’s all my fault. I didn’t handle things properly.’

’I should have been more forceful. When Dracula refused, I should have just taken him and hidden him away.’

’That way, the Sea Execution Team wouldn’t have been alerted.’

’Yusen wouldn’t have come out looking for me.’

’He wouldn’t have run into Dracula.’

’And this fight would never have happened...’

Yu Zhizhi hugged Yusen, crying heartbrokenly. "Does it hurt? Does it hurt...? I’ll heal you right now..."

’Sensen is so badly hurt. There’s a bloody hole right through his chest.’ Blood trickled out, staining her yellow raincoat red.

"It doesn’t hurt." Yusen leaned against her, raised his ice blue eyes, and gazed faintly at the dark figure in the sky.

A male’s Perception, at certain times, is exceptionally sharp.

For instance, Yusen could sense from the very beginning what this eagle wanted to do.

’Didn’t he lose his memory?’

’Why didn’t he just leave this sea after his spiritual power recovered?’

’He wants to...’

’...take my little rabbit away, doesn’t he?’

Dracula watched indifferently from above as the little female fumbled to heal the Merfolk. Her rabbit ears were stained with his blood, looking red and somewhat pitiful in the cold wind.

She was crying as she healed the young man.

Every word she spoke was filled with concern, heartache, and affection.

"Does this feel a little better...?"

"Sensen, I won’t let anything happen to you."

"I’m sorry... Waaaah..."

For the first time since waking, Dracula felt the chill of the sea breeze.

’Why is she apologizing?’

’Why is she crying?’

’She didn’t do anything wrong.’

The scene fell silent. Everyone stared, stunned, at the sight. The battle had stopped, or rather, it was over. The Rabbit Clan female had eyes only for the injured Merfolk.

Everyone else had been forgotten.

In front of a large screen, Shen He flicked the ash from his cigar. He crossed his legs, watching the live broadcast from the sea with a blank expression.

The light of the circular array behind Dracula gradually dimmed.

His figure still hovered in mid-air.

He watched the little Rabbit Clan female busy herself with healing the Merfolk, her eyes seemingly unable to hold room for anyone else.

Dracula could have left long ago.

And he had to leave before the combined forces of the Three Great Empires cornered him.

Yet, after waking, he had still chosen to come out.

For no other reason than to see her one more time.

’Was it he who wanted to see her, or was it the Dracula from the past?’

The man was silent for a moment. He decided to ask the little female a question on behalf of the Dracula he once was.

"Lady Lord."

Dracula called her title softly.

Yu Zhizhi’s hands paused. She slowly turned to look at Dracula, who was wearing a golden mask in mid-air.

"Will you..." The man’s cold voice was slightly hoarse. "Will you come with me?"