"A good idea..."
The Purple Soul Emperor immediately grasped its thoughts. The demonic pupils shifted, shooting out four dazzling beams of purple light that enveloped each contracted spirit.
The purple light transformed into a layer of armor, greatly boosting the defensive power of the four contracted spirits.
Although the spatial rabbit's speed had surpassed that of a peak King-tier, its attack power was not as monstrous. It couldn't even deal with one contracted spirit.
"Speed is useless..."
The giant tongue from the Purple Soul Emperor's abdomen extended again. It thought, "Soon I will taste the soul flavor that enchants me..."
Ever since Chen Shu became Gold-tier, it had smelled a scent from his soul that drove it mad.
But unfortunately, the opponent's survivability was too heaven-defying. Even it did not have absolute certainty. If it failed, Ling Chen's identity would be exposed, and it was not the right time to reveal itself...
"Is there no way?"
Chen Shu frowned. The current spatial rabbit had exerted its peak combat strength, but still couldn't break through the opponent.
"It's still because my level is too low..."
He sighed. If he had King-tier strength, the rabbit, after being empowered by the Ying Long and potions, would definitely be able to handle Ling Chen with ease.
"Sister Fang Si, we can only gamble. Whether we live or die depends on fate..."
Chen Shu walked to Fang Si's side. Her face was serene, possessing a peculiar beauty.
Although he still had trump cards he hadn't used, none were sufficient to defeat Ling Chen. Furthermore, Er Ha had not yet woken up. He was currently too lacking in offensive means.
The only way was for him to immediately consume a teleportation potion, directly take Fang Si back to his grandfather's side, and then have the elder forcibly seal Fang Si's mind, entering a state of living death like the other out-of-control individuals.
As long as Chen Shu could defeat Ling Chen in the future, Fang Si could still be saved.
However, this was only the most ideal scenario.
If the elder couldn't act in time, Fang Si's mind would shatter, and at that point, even gods couldn't save her!
Just then, the Purple Soul Emperor's teasing voice came:
"Little brat, you want to run?"
"En?"
Chen Shu's expression remained unchanged, but a hint of shock appeared.
"Don't be surprised. I am a soul-type contracted spirit, so I can naturally perceive some of your thoughts..."
The Purple Soul Emperor said faintly again:
"You want that old ghost to make a move, right? A friendly reminder, I only need a single thought to cause the person in your arms to die. You won't make it in time!"
"..."
Chen Shu's heart sank, realizing his plan had been seen through.
The Purple Soul Emperor said faintly, "As long as you let me devour you, I can spare that person and guarantee her safe delivery to China!"
Ling Chen, within the demon general's body, sighed. He was now fighting unfairly and no longer cared about using dishonorable means.
He had originally wanted to defeat Chen Shu honorably, break his inner demons, and prepare for his future legend.
But as it stood now, the opponent had too many methods, making it impossible.
Just then, the Purple Soul Emperor's voice came from the depths of his heart:
"If I can devour him, we will definitely advance to the Legendary realm. We don't need to care about any inner demons."
"Really?"
"Naturally! Within his soul, there is something I desire!"
The Purple Soul Emperor was filled with greed and appeared impatient.
Its gaze fell upon Chen Shu again, and it spoke:
"Little brat, how about it? You die, she lives, or she lives, you die!"
"..."
Chen Shu remained silent. With his personality, he wouldn't place his hope in the hands of an enemy; that would be too foolish.
"If she dies, this grudge will be irreconcilable!"
Killing intent flared in his eyes. He had still decided to stick to his original plan and race against death.
In fact, ever since Fang Si was used as bait, Chen Shu had been in a dilemma. No matter what he did, Fang Si's chances of survival were exceedingly slim.
"..."
At this moment, the Purple Soul Emperor's pupils shifted, sensing Chen Shu's resolve.
In that case, it couldn't keep him?
If Chen Shu really escaped, there might not be such an opportunity later, and he would face the constant pursuit of a formidable bandit.
It might not be afraid, but the entire Church of Salvation would then have no peace!
Just then, its mind moved, and it quietly unleashed a skill...
Simultaneously, it looked at Chen Shu, who was in the slime's mouth, and said:
"I can give you a fairer method. As long as you can break through my soul armor, I will remove the power from that person's mind and let you leave!"
"Are you playing house here? Idiot!"
Chen Shu curled his lips, ignoring it completely. At the same time, his mind was fully focused, always paying attention to the moment the opponent was distracted.
If the rabbit could launch a full-force attack at that moment, disrupting the opponent's concentration, his chances of escape would be higher.
The Purple Soul Emperor spoke:
"You have no other choice, why not give it a try?"
With that, its body moved, and ferocious armor appeared on it, emanating purple light.
Chen Shu remained unmoved. His only combat-capable spatial rabbit couldn't even hit its target, so how could it shatter its armor?
"Your rabbit can't do it, but your fourth contracted spirit can, right?"
The Purple Soul Emperor once again gave Chen Shu hope, saying, "It is the strongest in attack power among your contracted spirits!"
"..."
Chen Shu's brow furrowed. He sensed that the opponent wanted to stall him, likely with some scheme.
"There's a problem with it; it can't be summoned right now!"
"It's fine, I can wait!"
The Purple Soul Emperor became calm, saying, "And while we're at it, you can have a good chat with her!"
"She is in a sleeping state now, but she can hear everything we say, just not speak. This is your last time together!"
Chen Shu slightly froze and looked down at Fang Si in his arms.
Her words stabilized him.
If the escape plan failed, Fang Si would inevitably perish, so this was indeed the last moment...
"Sister Fang Si..."
Chen Shu sighed and said, "You used to protect us so well. Now it's my turn, how am I doing so poorly?"
"I still remember how you used to be a bully..."
Recollection and emotion filled his eyes as he reminisced about the good times in the past...
Although the three of them were just minor figures back then, thinking about it now brought a sense of happiness.
Time gradually passed.
The Purple Soul Emperor closed its eyes and surprisingly waited quietly.
Although it held an absolute advantage, it was truly afraid that Chen Shu would run away on the spot...
At this moment, within its field of vision, the surroundings were filled with purple light spots. They pierced through the slime and surged towards Chen Shu's body.
The light spots, like dancing sprites, began to stealthily infiltrate Chen Shu's mind...