章節 563: Having Fun With Feng Xiaoyu

With a quick application of Shadow Shift, Wang Jian vanished moments before the beam engulfed the spot he previously occupied. He reappeared a few meters away, still holding a bewildered Feng Xiaoyu in his arms. The beam, unable to change course fast enough, grazed Dong Aigou, inflicting superficial wounds before detonating against the far wall of the cavern, shaking the entire structure.

The unexpected outcome served a dual purpose. It forced Wang Jian to dodge, freeing Dong Aigou from the darkness binding, but also injured him slightly. The tide had turned, but not in the way Dong Aigou had hoped. He recognized his disadvantage – a skilled opponent coupled with a powerful beast he couldn't fully control.

Gritting his teeth, Dong Aigou made his decision. "Lunar Rock Dragon," he barked out a command, his voice hoarse with anger and desperation. "We retreat!"