Chapter 179 (1/2)

Chapter 179: The Deadly Room

Jun Huang didn't have time to move away from the tiger's open mouth. Her face had gone pale in fear. Nan Xun flew to her side and kicked the tiger away before steadying Jun Huang's shaky form.

Jun Huang took a deep breath and did her best to push her fear aside. She wanted to tell Nan Xun to not worry, but she was trembling too much to speak properly. The pain in her arm was so strong it threatened to make her faint, but she knew that she must stay strong.

”You don't have to push yourself,” Nan Xun said worriedly. ”You should hide in the cage while I deal with these animals.”

Jun Huang threw him a cold glance and said, ”Have you forgotten what the gentleman said? The heads of heavenly spirits and earthly fiends must trust each other completely. If I abandon you now, how can I shoulder the responsibility?”

Nan Xun paused. ”Do you mean…” he said with a frown. ”Do you mean that the only reason you refuse to back down is to gain his approval?”

”Of course,” Jun Huang said as she picked up her sword. She knew what Nan Xun was trying to get at. Her tone was so decisive it allowed no room for questions.

Nan Xun's expression darkened. He knew this was not the time for such discussion. He nodded and said, ”If so, protect yourself well. If you die now, you're not going to be the leader of this d.a.m.n organization.”

He lunged at two of the tigers closest to him and fought with abandon. It made Jun Huang fear for his life.

She swallowed down her unspoken words and let out a sigh. There was a long gash from her shoulder to her arm. A light touch was enough to make her gasp in pain and cause cold sweat to break out from her face.

One of the tigers roared and came at Jun Huang. The tiger Nan Xun had kicked away was trying to get up as well. Jun Huang readied herself. She knew she had to make it quick. If they dragged this fight on for too long, they would both run out of stamina. Then they would be doomed.

She slashed at the tiger when it lunged at her, cutting off one of its forelegs. The tiger, however, had landed right before her. It bit at Jun Huang's foot without a pause. Jun Huang backed away hurriedly before going at the tiger again. This time, she aimed for its head.

The blade buried into the tiger's eye, sending it into a frenzy. It shook its head frantically, causing Jun Huang to drop her sword. The tiger ran around blindly with the sword in its head. The blood coming out from its eye trickle right into its mouth, dyeing its teeth a crimson red. It stumbled and limped with its three legs, splattering blood everywhere and filling the room with an unpleasant smell.

Its lost limb was picked up by the other tiger. Soon, it was chewed to the point that only the bones were left. It was a horrifying sight.

The injured tiger ran rampant in the room, forcing Nan Xun and Jun Huang to make way for it. They were back to standing back to back. Nan Xun tilted his head and glanced at Jun Huang with a small smile of approval. The next second, one of the uninjured tigers lunged at them. Nan Xun pushed Jun Huang away and went against the tiger.

The injured tiger collapsed once it had exhausted itself. It was close to bleeding out. Another tiger crawled toward Jun Huang. It didn't immediately approached her. Instead, it circled her slowly, its eyes glowing green. Jun Huang kept a wary eye on it, prepared for it to pounce.

Her caution was not unwarranted. Suddenly the tiger leaped toward her. If she hadn't reacted quickly, she would have been tackled to the floor.

Nan Xun jumped onto one of the tigers' back and held onto its ears, refusing to let go no matter how hard the tiger bucked. With his teeth clenched and his face pale, he dug his fingers into the tiger's flesh. The cut on his palm broke again. His blood dropped onto the tiger's fur. The smell caused the tiger's eyes to turn red in its thirst for blood.

It flung itself toward the wall. Nan Xun cursed in his mind. He had no choice but to let go. He was thrown off its back and landed on the floor.