My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel Chapter 443 - 444: Staying Behind Alone
Previously on My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel...
At that precise moment...
Feng Ni shifted her gaze, her eyes landing on Gu Xing who stood before her.
"Why did you help me?"
Confusion filled Feng Ni's heart.
Being a Spiritual Beast, she lived in isolation, never mingling with the world beyond.
She possessed no family and no companions.
Consequently, when the Demonic Qi began to corrupt her physical form, she never imagined a savior would appear.
Yet, the unexpected had occurred...
A stranger had gambled everything to save her just as the Demonic Qi was about to consume her soul!
She had witnessed the peril clearly from her perspective.
Had her awakening been delayed by even a single second, this Human...
Would have surely been captured by that Demon God!
Gu Xing, however, found himself at a loss for words when questioned.
He couldn't exactly admit that his primary motivation was the Divine Pattern hidden within her!
Instead, Gu Xing quickly improvised a justification.
"Senior, we are both denizens of the Alternate Space. In a realm choked by Demonic Qi like this one, it is only right that we support one another."
These words left Feng Ni momentarily dazed.
She quickly regained her focus, however.
Having ascended to the Pseudo-God realm, she now possessed the ability to peer into the thoughts of others.
She understood that what Gu Xing had voiced...
Represented only a fraction of his true intentions.
Nevertheless...
The fact remained that Gu Xing was her savior!
Regarding what Gu Xing desired...
Suddenly, a flicker of crimson fire ignited in her palm.
A golden silhouette manifested within the dancing red flames.
This was the Divine Pattern belonging to the Time Spirit Race.
It was the very thing that had allowed her to maintain a final spark of consciousness during the Demonic Qi's assault.
But things had changed...
Now that she had successfully reconciled Demonic Qi with Spiritual Qi, holding onto this artifact was no longer necessary.
Without hesitation, Feng Ni extracted the Divine Pattern.
"I know you’re looking for this, take it!"
With those words, she tossed the object toward Gu Xing.
Gu Xing instinctively caught the golden shadow cloaked in crimson heat.
The moment his fingers touched it, a vast and primordial presence flooded his senses.
The Time Spirit Divine Pattern!
"This is... the Time Spirit Divine Pattern?!"
Wait, no.
Upon closer inspection, Gu Xing realized the artifact was fractured.
Its power was merely a third of what a complete Divine Pattern should be!
Gu Xing shared a meaningful look with Sally, who stood nearby.
With the Divine Pattern in their possession, they finally had the means to exit this timeline.
As for the rift to the Demon Abyss...
He had come to realize over time that the merging of the Demon Abyss and the Alternate Space was an inevitability that could not be stopped.
With this realization, a strategy quickly formed in his mind.
He looked up sharply at Feng Ni, who was still locked in a struggle with the Demon God, and spoke urgently:
"Senior Feng Ni! I am truly grateful for the gift of the Divine Pattern."
"Listen, I have a plan!"
Feng Ni’s interest was piqued by Gu Xing’s declaration.
The current predicament seemed hopeless even to her; what could a mere Totem Tier One human possibly suggest to save them?
"Senior, you must realize that as a new Pseudo-God, your cultivation is still unstable. You are not yet a match for the Demon God Abyss! Fighting him head-on will only lead to your demise!"
"Because of that, our best option is to flee! We must leave the Demon Abyss world entirely!"
"Given your current power, tearing through the barrier between the Demon Abyss and the Otherworld should be easy."
"Furthermore, the Alternate Space does not reject its own kind, making it impossible for the Demon God to follow us there."
Feng Ni shook her head slowly as she listened.
She was already aware of these facts.
She had even toyed with the idea of taking Gu Xing and the others with her.
However...
A Demon God stood before them, his power surging at its absolute peak.
The moment they tried to flee, the Demon God would strike, ruining any chance of escape.
The human was being far too optimistic.
But Gu Xing pressed on:
"Senior, please take Qingyan and escape first!"
"Sally and I will stay behind to hold the line! We will distract the Demon God Abyss for a moment, giving you the window you need to break out of the Demon Abyss!"
"What?!"
Before Gu Xing could even finish, Long Qingyan—weakened and struggling to breathe from her wounds—snapped her head up.
Her draconic eyes were wide with shock!
"No! I won't go! If we stay, we stay together! If we die, we die together!"
How could she ever abandon Gu Xing and Sally just to save her own life?
While she possessed her share of pride, she was no coward who feared the end.
Moreover, after their journey together...
She had come to see Gu Xing and Sally as her true comrades.
To desert her friends and flee alone was a fate worse than death in her eyes!
She fought against her injuries, trying to stand and rejoin the fray.
However...
"This isn't a choice!"
Gu Xing's expression turned stern.
Long Qingyan was the Dragon Emperor’s offspring; her death here would trigger catastrophic consequences.
Acting decisively, he activated a forced command through their temporary Contract, his tone leaving no room for argument:
"Qingyan! This is an order! Leave with Senior Feng Ni immediately! You must survive!"
Despite the Contract being temporary, the authority a Beast Master held over a Guardian Beast was absolute.
The restrictive power of the Contract instantly bound Long Qingyan, crushing her ability to resist or struggle.
Feng Ni was also rocked to her core by Gu Xing’s resolve!
Her newly restored golden-red eyes flickered with intense emotion.
This human had not only saved her from the brink of madness.
But even after obtaining the very thing he sought, he didn't use the situation to extort more from her...
Instead, he volunteered for the most suicidal mission just to give her and the young dragon a chance to live?
Gu Xing's selflessness shattered everything she thought she knew!
Ever since she entered this world...
She had functioned solely on self-preservation!
Seeing Gu Xing’s sacrifice today...
A flood of complicated, alien feelings washed over her.
A mixture of shock, bewilderment...
And a long-dormant stirring within her soul.
She stared at Gu Xing’s translucent, upright Soul Body, lost in thought for a moment.
Her lips parted to speak, but the words wouldn't come.
Gu Xing spoke once more:
"Senior Feng Ni! I'm counting on you!"
"Your power will be vital in the future wars against the Demon Abyss!"
"Furthermore..."
"If the time ever comes, I ask that you... protect the Human Race for an entire era!"
Gu Xing had reached this conclusion after a cold analysis of their situation.
Having Feng Ni escort Long Qingyan away was the only logical path.
Now that Sally had secured the Divine Pattern, he planned to tear open the river of time right here and return to his original era.
But he couldn't leave without making this final request.
Even though Feng Ni had transformed into a Fierce Beast, Gu Xing could sense something...
She was fundamentally different from the other Fierce Beasts he had faced.
Perhaps, in the days to come, she could be the Human Race's greatest ally!
Feng Ni could see the unwavering conviction in Gu Xing's eyes.
She understood that he was deadly serious.
After a brief moment of reflection, Feng Ni gave her solemn word:
"Very well!"
"I promise! If that day ever arrives, Feng Ni will spare no effort to ensure the Human Race remains safe!"
Satisfied with her answer, Gu Xing nodded and let out a roar:
"Go now!"
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