Chapter Fifty-Five: Unleashing the Ultimate Move!

The blood on his hand suddenly blazed with light, bursting into countless tiny golden drops that shot out in all directions toward all the condemned prisoners.

An Ruxiang, Hu Lei, and the others had blood trickling from the corners of their mouths. They had barely managed to stagger to their feet before collapsing to the ground once more. The impact just now had inflicted the most direct injuries on the five dangerous prisoners: their qi and blood surged chaotically within, several bones broken, every movement sending excruciating pain rippling through their bodies.

In the split second between lightning and thunder, there was no time to dodge or mount any defense. Death had already descended.

Is it all about to end...?

Seeing this, Hu Lei instinctively shielded Xuan Yao behind him, his blood-matted hair streaked with white, closing his eyes in utter despair.

"Yes... let us die..."

At that moment, a calm yet familiar voice erupted from the ground, carrying with it a sense of resolute acceptance, as if death had already been embraced.

It was Mu You!

The crimson-gold blood that had already attached itself to everyone suddenly soared up again, rushing straight toward the demon in human form at the center of the crowd.

"What! Are you insane?!"

Mu You, seeing the blood on the verge of exploding suddenly fly back at him, cried out in fury and alarm. In an instant, he wrapped his body in crystalline blood wings.

Boom! Boom-boom-boom-boom!

The explosions thundered one after another, shaking everyone to the core. They stared in disbelief at the epicenter, knowing that each detonation could obliterate a condemned prisoner without a trace. Now, nearly a thousand explosions in a row left them all shivering in fear.

Was there any hope of a body remaining after that?

When the dust finally settled, Mu You was on all fours, fragments of blood crystal scattered across his body. The wing on his left chest had shrunk to a pathetic size, jutting out alone, while blood poured from him in streams, dyeing the ground scarlet in an instant.

Everyone was shocked. He had actually survived that attack.

What terrifying defense.

"Huff... huff... you lunatic."

"If that was insanity, then what about this?"

With that, Mu You placed his right hand over his chest.

"First Dawn: Sovereign Flame!"

"No!!"

Boom!!!!

Mu You's terrified scream was instantly swallowed by the shockwave. The explosion did not spread outward but shot straight up as a pillar of flame, blasting Mu You a thousand yards into the sky. After a fierce detonation, a charred, smoking body plummeted down.

Crash!

The earth cracked, and Mu You was driven into the ground.

Everyone retreated again, warily watching the fissure at the center.

Mu You lay motionless, face down, smoke curling from his body. After a long pause, he trembled and slowly raised his right hand, pressing it shakily to his own head.

"First... First Dawn..."

Before Mu You could finish, his right hand was seized by his left, forcing it to the ground.

"Try that again and we'll both be obliterated!" the demon Mu You roared.

"That's just what I want! You're too strong—I have to kill you before you devour me! I won't let you harm my comrades, even if it kills me!"

"Heh, kill me? Do you know what level of Meridian Soul Shattering Worm I am? Even if you blow yourself to pieces, given time, I'll reassemble you bit by bit. Just give up!"

As he spoke, Mu You's left eye was completely engulfed in darkness. A torrent of deathly energy spread out, his wounds healing at an astonishing speed. In the blink of an eye, the light in his right eye began to cloud over as well.

"The time is nearly up. I've already fundamentally reconstructed the superficial layers of your body. This time, I won't give you any more chances to turn the tables!"

With that, Mu You staggered to his feet, wiping the blood from his lips with trembling hands, his movements jerky as if battling something within.

His shuddering body gradually steadied, but he still forced himself to turn, his face twisted with inner conflict as he looked at He Jing and the others. "Quick, kill me! Now! Help me—please, I don't want to hurt you!"

"No!"

Nearly everyone connected with Mu You shouted, their eyes full of anguish and reluctance.

"Ah..." Mu You squeezed tears from his eyes with all his remaining strength. As his vision cleared, he gathered the last of his will, picked up An Ruxiang's fallen dagger, and stabbed it fiercely toward his heart.

"I told you, I won't give you another chance!"

The demon's voice rang out cold and clear. The dagger's descent was arrested in midair, inching slowly toward his heart.

"Boss Mu..."

The condemned prisoners of the Thirteenth Floor were moved to tears.

Now, if their boss didn't die, they would all be doomed. But when they saw Mu You about to end his own life so decisively, none of them could hold back—they all rushed toward him.

No longer did they care whether Mu You's total possession would doom them as well. Their boss was ready to lay down his life for them; what reason did they have to hesitate, whether they were rough men or strong-willed women?

Even if they were slaughtered by the demon, they would struggle to the end for Boss Mu.

Because they believed in him—believed in Mu You!

"Brothers, one more time! Charge!"

"Even if we die, we'll hold him down and buy Boss time!"

"My life was saved by Boss Mu—I've already made my peace with death. If I don't repay him, I'll never be at peace!"

Mu You's attempted suicide was like a comet plunging into the sea, stirring a tidal wave. A torrent of people surged toward him from all directions.

Suddenly, his hands, still gripping the dagger, were gently cradled in a pair of soft, delicate palms, a warmth and fragrance drifting over him.

"Who are you?"

Mu You struggled to lift his head, gazing at the enchanting beauty before him. "Please, help me—kill me!"

"Sister won't let you die, little brother. Remember, my name is An Ruxiang."

The stunning woman before him, usually full of irresistible charm, now smiled with pure, refined sweetness for the first time.

Kneeling just as he did, she lowered her head and kissed Mu You's bloodstained hands.

"Pāramitā: Butterfly Dream!"

Her long, wavelike hair danced in the wind, adorned with countless green leaves. Her snowy skin took on a brilliant radiance, as green branches and leaves intertwined above her head to form a crown. Multicolored flower buds bloomed in an instant, and the beautiful woman transformed into the Queen of Blossoms, her kiss full of deep affection.

A delicate pāramitā flower blossomed where her lips touched, and a dazzlingly green jade-banded emerald butterfly fluttered gracefully onto Mu You's nose. Its resplendent wings spread, covering his exhausted eyes, and a vivid green light grew ever stronger, nurturing Mu You's battered soul.

"You actually possess an ability to nourish the soul—this isn't something a dangerous prisoner should be able to wield!"

"Not only nourish—I can hypnotize the mind and even the soul. I can soothe the weary heart and shatter filthy thoughts!"

Suddenly, the emerald butterfly released an icy, piercing fragrance. At the same time, Mu You's blood crystal wings began to show signs of melting away in flames.

"Impressive! You've surprised me. Even among A-rank prisoners, your ability is extraordinary. But it's still not enough!"

"We have more people! Sister Ruxiang, I'll help you too. 'Nocturne of Desire: Birth of Joy!'"

Xuan Yao instantly embraced Mu You from behind An Ruxiang, kissing the sharp lines of his mouth. An endless tide of seductive, blood-red mist gathered at her lips, passing into Mu You's mouth.

"Confuse the Meridian Soul Shattering Worm's mind with everything you've got!" Xuan Yao commanded, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth.

The wild surge of blood within made Mu You start. He tried to suppress the feverish energy, but the moment he was distracted, the damned butterfly invaded his mental domain with all its might.

"You cursed women, get off me!"

"Keep your filthy hands off my daughter! Grand Vajra: Fandamo!"

Hu Lei flashed behind Mu You, his entire body turning gold. The Vajra with blood-red hair seized Mu You's glowing hands, binding all his limbs with his own. Mu You's attacks against the Vajra rang out with the crisp sound of metal striking metal.

"What! You're an A-rank too!"

Mu You blurted out, a trace of panic flickering in his left eye.

"We're not done yet!"

He Jing pressed his left hand to Xu Chen's right, and after gathering their strength, they shouted in unison:

"Water Dance!"

"Frost from Heaven!"

"Get out of the way! Fall—'Ice Coffin of Crystals!'"

"Combination skill!"

Mu You shouted in shock.

"Don't worry about us—just smash him!"

The three binding Mu You made no move to dodge as the massive ice coffin plummeted from the sky, instead shouting with all their might.

The five dangerous prisoners, heedless of their own death sentences, unleashed their greatest powers.

Kill!