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Protecting Him with My Life

After a whole night of continuous bombardment, Zeus and Hera were both drenched in sweat and panting heavily.

But the moment they saw a crack appear at the top of the golden pagoda, their spirits were instantly lifted.

“Hahahaha… Is it finally going to break? I thought you were truly indestructible!” Zeus couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Ever since he became a God King of the Pantheon, he had never struggled so much --- hammering at a pagoda all night long.

Though it was exhausting, the result was finally within reach.

“For it to withstand us for this long, this pagoda is already impressive enough.” Hera stopped her attack and began to regulate her breath.

While her energy consumption wasn’t as intense as Zeus’s, she was still exhausted.

Now, at last, it was coming to an end.

“Hera! Let’s seize this chance. The two of us will destroy this thing completely!”

Though he laughed and though he was tired, Zeus didn’t dare let his guard down.

Only by utterly shattering the golden pagoda could he finally feel at ease.

“Alright! Let’s do this!”

Hera took a deep breath and began gathering her strength for another attack.

Hundreds and thousands of black ice spears formed behind her once again.

Zeus, meanwhile, raised both hands, summoning a powerful ball of lightning.

The next moment, the two struck together, unleashing their attacks at the golden pagoda.

Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom…

Accompanied by a series of deafening blasts, the golden pagoda began to tremble violently.

Its inner energy had already been depleted. Now, it was relying solely on the durability of its material to hold up.

The combined attacks of Zeus and Hera added several more cracks to its surface.

This drove the two of them to go all out, paying no attention to their own limits, attacking with reckless abandon.

In their eyes, once the pagoda was broken, the monks inside would be defenseless.

As for Logan Rhys, rumors said he had sustained serious injuries after his last battle with Poseidon. There was no way he could pose a threat to both of them.

So now, they had no more reservations.

At that moment, in the rear courtyard of the ancient temple ---

Margaret, seated in meditation, was pale as paper, blood trickling from the corner of her lips.

The Seven-Treasure Glazed Pagoda was her life-bound artifact. If the pagoda was damaged, she would suffer as well.

She had already held out as long as she could.

The strength of God King Zeus and God Queen Hera was simply too overwhelming --- especially after they joined forces. The damage inflicted on the pagoda had increased exponentially.

No matter how powerful a divine artifact, it couldn’t withstand the attacks of two top-tier Ultimate Grandmasters forever.

Boom, boom, boom…

The explosions outside continued.

The pagoda trembled more and more violently, and the cracks at the top spread further downward.

Margaret coughed up another mouthful of blood uncontrollably, her complexion worsening.

“Dustin, if you don’t finish absorbing it soon, we’re both going to die here today.” Margaret’s heart was filled with urgency, yet she was helpless.

From start to finish, the outcome of this battle had never rested on her shoulders.

All she could do was her best --- and leave the rest to fate.

“Your Highness! The pagoda is about to break --- please hide in the secret chamber!”

Just then, a few female royal guards rushed into the rear courtyard, trying to persuade Margaret to retreat.

“It’s no use. Once the pagoda shatters, the secret chamber won’t protect me either.” Margaret shook her head.

She knew full well --- with the strength of Zeus’s divine sense, she wouldn’t be able to escape from Mount Luoxia.

Even if she hid in the secret chamber, which could temporarily shield her aura and provide brief safety, it wouldn’t change the outcome.

Because once Zeus couldn’t find the one controlling the pagoda, he would simply destroy the entire mountain.

As an Ultimate Grandmaster, razing a mountain wasn’t too difficult --- it just required some effort.

By then, not only would she fail to save herself, but she’d also drag down Dustin, who was still absorbing the dragon’s essence.

She still wanted to try --- maybe there was still hope.

“Your Highness! We’ll escort you out the back. Even if it costs us our lives, we’ll make sure you get down the mountain safely!” the leading royal guard said with resolve.

“I know you’re loyal --- but I still can’t leave. If I do, Dustin will surely die. I have to buy him more time.” Margaret refused again.

“Your Highness! You're being foolish! How could Dustin’s life be more important than yours?” the guard leader was growing anxious.

“You’re wrong. Dustin’s life is far more important than mine.”

Margaret gave a faint smile, her eyes calm. “The Imperial Astronomical Bureau once divined a reading for him --- he carries immense destiny and a rare fate. A single thought from him could determine the rise or fall of the entire Dragonmarsh.

If I die, it won’t change anything for the Dragonmarsh. I’m just an insignificant figure.

But if Dustin dies, the kingdom’s national fortune will be severed by ninety percent.

The future will be chaos, wars will rage, and countless civilians will be left homeless.”

At this point, Margaret paused, her tone becoming firm:
“So no matter what happens, even if it costs me my life, I will protect Dustin’s safety.” - Ton

Comments

Anonymous said…
Thankyou for the update
Anonymous said…
Don't let her die
Anonymous said…
Thanks for the update, Admin Ton
Anonymous said…
Thank Tom -
Anonymous said…
Ton, I see both literal and symbolic ties with Margaret to the golden pagoda.
Ton said…
Yep, it is tied only to her as long as she wants. She can stop the connection anytime she wants. It's just that she has decided to protect Dustin at all costs. Even if she gets hurt. This was confirmed by the line "It's no use. Once the Pagoda shatters, the secret chamber won't protect me either" - Margaret said...
Anonymous said…
I like the fact that they think Dustin is injured

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