Chapter 270: Death

"Feng!" Ren Fulin rushed to his side, but Feng Boyu shook his head.

"It's... no use..." Feng gasped. "His power... it's too strong."

Si Kai's breathing grew labored as the invisible force squeezed tighter around him. He tried to move, but his limbs were paralyzed.

His eyes, filled with anguish, darted toward Gu Jin, still unconscious in his arms. 

Lamashtu, meanwhile, had finally retracted his tongue, the invisible grip now released. He snarled, his massive body trembling with frustration, but when he saw Erinyes, a dark smile twisted his lips.

"Ah," Lamashtu said, his voice dripping with mockery.

"So, the lord finally reveals himself. I suppose I should have known better than to claim your prey."

Erinyes barely glanced at Lamashtu, his focus still on Si Kai and Gu Jin.

His voice was soft, but it carried the weight of a thousand storms.

"She was never yours to touch. My food."