Hearing Zhao Wu's words, Han Lang was also taken aback.
He had never imagined that a support he hadn't paid much attention to would matter so much to Zhao Wu.
However, he did not accept Zhao Wu's statement because of this, but smiled faintly.
"No, if it wasn't for your Fan Jin Zhong, which saved a few of us. This time, I owe you! Just as Brother Ma said, when we get back, we will definitely compensate you!"
Zhao Wu's heart was clearly stirred by these words.
However, he still said stubbornly.
"No need, it's better for us to maintain the same rival relationship as before!"
After speaking, Zhao Wu no longer hesitated, and immediately activated the Fan Jin Zhong, transforming it into a giant golden bell.
With a "clang," it enveloped Han Lang and the other four!
Looking at the golden, shining Fan Jin Zhong protecting them, Han Lang couldn't help but smile helplessly.
At this moment, he truly acknowledged Zhao Wu from the bottom of his heart.
However, he did not express it then, but seized the opportunity to command.
"Now is the time, everyone, hurry up and recover. The Fan Jin Zhong might not last long!"
As the few of them sat cross-legged, desperately recovering, the ability users outside the Fan Jin Zhong were anxiously pacing.
"Damn it! How can there be such a move! What… what do we do now!"
"Damn it! This thing can actually defend! Are we just going to watch those brats recover right in front of us?"
"Don't worry! The spiritual energy on Blue Star is thin, so even if they recover with all their might, it won't have much effect. The key issue now is how to break this damned bell!"
"We don't know the principle of cultivators' spiritual energy! I can't do anything anyway."
"If that's the case, then we'll smash it until it breaks. Brothers, don't stop, blast it!"
"Boom, boom."
With each rumble, Han Lang and the others, who were recovering in a cross-legged position, felt their hearts tremble.
Although the Fan Jin Zhong was a high-grade spiritual artifact, facing the full attacks of dozens of S-class ability users, they knew it couldn't last long.
Even more serious was that with every heavy blow the Fan Jin Zhong sustained, Zhao Wu's brow furrowed tighter.
It seemed as if each attack was not hitting the Fan Jin Zhong, but rather striking him directly.
The loud impact soon reached Huang Yuhua's ears.
He resisted Gou Tuizhi with all his might, casting a sideways glance, only to see Han Lang and the others sitting within the golden bell, in a precarious situation.
He was greatly alarmed and quickly grabbed Liu Xiaoxiao, who was preparing to attack.
"Xiaoxiao, Han Lang and the others are in danger, find a way to support them!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaoxiao immediately turned her head to look at Han Lang and the others.
As the S-class ability users repeatedly struck with brute force, the brilliant golden light of the Fan Jin Zhong gradually dimmed.
As a Golden Core stage cultivator, how could she not know that this was a sign of the Fan Jin Zhong being weakened step by step.
Seeing this, Liu Xiaoxiao was also extremely anxious.
"But, we've only just gained a slight advantage. If I withdraw now, can you few deal with this SS-class ability user in front of us?"
Liu Xiaoxiao voiced Huang Yuhua's concern.
Yes.
After such a long battle, although they had slightly suppressed Gou Tuizhi, this was only the beginning.
If they could have a little more time to stabilize this advantage, he might have unhesitatingly asked Liu Xiaoxiao to support Han Lang and the others.
But now…
Just as Huang Yuhua was at a loss, Old Bi from the other side quickly responded.
"You two stop arguing! In my opinion, that bell can still hold on for a while. Let's put in more effort and suppress this SS-class ability user. Then Xiaoxiao can go support. If the timing is right, it should be fine. Now, please focus your efforts on suppressing him, okay?"
Scolded by Old Bi, Huang Yuhua and Liu Xiaoxiao were both embarrassed.
Without further hesitation, they stopped worrying about Han Lang and the others and unleashed their full strength, joining Old Bi and the others in attacking Gou Tuizhi with all their might.
On the other side, as the S-class ability users continued their attacks, the brilliance of the Fan Jin Zhong grew dimmer and dimmer.
Just as the transformed Fan Jin Zhong was about to become invisible to the naked eye, with another bombardment, Zhao Wu, who had been recovering with all his might, suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood with a "wow."
Hearing the sound, Han Lang and the others quickly opened their eyes and rushed to help him.
"How could this happen? How did you get injured?" Tang Geng asked with concern.
Ma Long also looked puzzled.
"That's right! Everyone is inside the Fan Jin Zhong, how could you suddenly get injured?"
Only Han Lang seemed to see through everything.
While using his acupuncture technique to control his injuries, he said with a solemn expression.
"If I'm not mistaken, you've refined the Fan Jin Zhong into your life-bound weapon, haven't you?"
Life-bound weapon?
Everyone was astonished.
At the same time, they immediately understood why Zhao Wu was injured.
Life-bound weapons are connected to the owner's bloodline, sharing prosperity and adversity.
Spiritual artifacts that become life-bound weapons gain immense power due to the telepathic connection with their owners.
But similarly, when a life-bound weapon sustains fundamental damage, the owner will also suffer a backlash.
This backlash varies depending on the strength of the life-bound weapon.
Among them, Dharma artifacts have the smallest backlash, while divine artifacts have the largest.
Under normal circumstances, if a life-bound divine artifact is destroyed, the owner will essentially perish.
After all, the strength of a divine artifact itself is beyond that of ordinary weapons.
Next are immortal artifacts. The destruction of an immortal artifact might not endanger life, but it is enough to completely dissipate the owner's cultivation.
As for Zhao Wu's Fan Jin Zhong, it belongs to a high-grade spiritual artifact.
The destruction of a spiritual artifact, while not life-threatening or causing loss of cultivation, is enough to inflict severe injuries on the owner!
If not handled properly later, there is also a risk of death.
Therefore, upon hearing Han Lang's explanation, everyone's expression immediately became extremely solemn.
Ma Long felt the most guilt.
Because at that time, he was the first to ask Zhao Wu to use the Fan Jin Zhong for defense.
"How about… while the Fan Jin Zhong is not completely destroyed, you quickly withdraw it?"
Tang Qin also felt a pang of sympathy.
"Yes! Although you are injured now, the Fan Jin Zhong is not destroyed yet. It should be quick to recover, right?"
Tang Geng even agreed.
"Yes, Zhao Wu, withdraw it! We've all recovered somewhat now. If we fight for a while longer, it should be fine!"
Just as Han Lang was about to persuade him, Zhao Wu chuckled and spoke first.
"Tang Geng, don't be foolish. With the spiritual energy concentration on Blue Star, how much can you recover in this short time! Moreover, I am injured now, and my combat power is greatly reduced. Even if I withdraw the Fan Jin Zhong, how can we deal with these ability users? Therefore, the Fan Jin Zhong absolutely cannot be withdrawn. At the same time, you all need to be prepared for battle. In a while, the Fan Jin Zhong will probably not be able to hold on!"
After speaking, Zhao Wu turned to Han Lang and said with a wry smile.
"I estimate that this time, I am doomed! To be honest, many times I have asked myself in my heart. If it weren't for the animosity between my brother and you, could you and I have become friends in the special forces! After this battle, I am certain. You are not as self-serving and detrimental to others as my brother said. On the contrary, I have seen your compassion and your loyalty. If we are fortunate enough to survive this ordeal, I am willing to let bygones be bygones with you. If we don't survive, I hope that in the next life, we will not be on opposing sides!"
Hearing these words, Han Lang was also filled with emotion.
He repeatedly comforted him.
"Don't worry, the destruction of a life-bound weapon of the spiritual artifact level, although this injury is troublesome, I can heal it! No matter what, you must hold on! Otherwise, wouldn't I, Han Lang, owe you a huge favor?"
Zhao Wu smiled helplessly.
"I calculated this long ago! My use of the Fan Jin Zhong, plus the previous time I helped you, is equivalent to you saving me once. However, I can never repay the dozens of pills you gave me for defense. Therefore, you don't owe me any favors. On the contrary, you will suffer a loss. I don't know if there will be another chance, so let me save some face, and we'll call it even! Heh heh…"
Looking at Zhao Wu's difficult smile, Han Lang's heart was filled with mixed emotions.
"Alright! Stop talking. We are comrades in the same team, and there's no need to calculate these things so meticulously. Now, I, Han Lang, swear that from now on, we will live and die together!"
Just as Zhao Wu was about to say something else, a great explosion suddenly occurred.
Following that, the Fan Jin Zhong completely exploded.
"Pfft!"
Zhao Wu spat out a large mouthful of blood, while Han Lang and the others stood ready, protecting Zhao Wu in the center, resolutely blocking the swarming ability users.