Endless Debt Chapter 716 - 204 Desire Cycle_3

Nolen turned nervously, but at that moment Hert had already materialized, holding a radiant Ethereal Blade in his hand, slashing at the guards and swinging a blow towards Nolen’s head.

Evading swiftly, before Nolen could pursue, the structure above his head collapsed under Hert’s strike, large chunks of metal falling down, leaving only a few gaps.

Such obstacles couldn’t restrain Nolen completely, but they slowed him down enough for Hert to wield a blade that could kill everyone.

The leading guards couldn’t even retaliate before their flesh shattered under the Ethereal Blade’s slash. Lula and another guard dragged Gold forward, warm blood spraying onto their backs, soaking through their clothes.

A strong murderous intent pierced Lula’s spine. She knew she couldn’t escape Hert’s pursuit. Gold was about to die, which was originally Nolen’s bargaining chip to save Hert, but now it had become like this.

Lula sighed deeply. She understood this was an internal conflict among the Tidefolk, so she chose to stop Hert, no matter what he wanted.

Gathering her strength, Lula threw Gold forcefully, narrowly dodging the deadly Ethereal Blade. Gold’s figure arched in a perfect curve, then heavily crashed onto the ground not far away.

Behind her, Hert’s furious voice sounded as he angrily swung his sword at Lula. Too many people had interfered with him today, it seemed as if the Goddess of Destiny was deliberately giving him trouble. Yet the Ethereal Blade froze in mid-air and couldn’t strike down.

"We meet again, Hert."

Canyin’s eyes emerged in the darkness, Geoffrey panting.

After successive battles and various injuries, Geoffrey was truly exhausted. He had managed to halt Hert, but couldn’t maintain it for long. The glow in his eyes flickered like a broken bulb.

"You can’t stop me, Geoffrey."

Hert shouted frantically at Geoffrey as his body became ethereal again, combating Geoffrey’s Tiger Eye. Once he dissipated again, he could form into deadly mist to shred Gold into pieces.

Too many troublesome individuals hindered him, Hert’s patience had reached the limit, along with his Ether. These consecutive battles had drained him excessively.

Transforming into white mist, surging forward like a rushing specter.

Geoffrey raised the Bone-breaking Knife, struggling to stop Hert, but Hert was not only closer to Gold than Geoffrey, he was also much faster.

Hert was just a step away from his wish. Geoffrey growled as he drove Secret Energy with all his might, attempting to save Gold’s life.

Both figures moved closer to Gold. Behind them, Lula reached out a hand to try to stop them. The piled debris trembled twice, Nolen tore through the obstacle and appeared on the battlefield.

They were like a greedy pack of wolves, snatching at the prey among them. Hert had the most advantage, getting closer and closer to Gold, almost within reach.

A sneaky figure suddenly appeared in Hert’s sight. He reached Gold’s side before anyone else, and in the shocked gazes of all, like a bandit, he decisively hoisted Gold and turned to leap into the rapids.

A wild howl, no less absurd than Bai Ou, echoed.

"Hahaha, I’ve finally got you!"

Duwa’s eyes burned passionately, he fiercely hugged Gold. All the dangers and thrills along the way were just for Gold, for his primordial being.

At this moment, Duwa had finally gotten it.

Geoffrey was also stunned. He hadn’t even noticed Duwa’s movements. Then he laughed loudly, his gaze mocking Hert, who froze in place before roaring furiously.

"Damn it!"

Hert strode forward, the Ethereal Blade clashing with Geoffrey’s Bone-breaking Knife. In his rage, Geoffrey couldn’t withstand the strike, being pushed back and crashing into the ruins, sharp steel piercing his body.

Turning to Duwa, that crazy Alchemist had already disappeared with Gold into the rapids. In this intricate ruin maze, even if Hert wanted to chase, it would take time, especially as he had no time left.

Freezing murderous intent arose behind him. Hert turned, and a lethal Blade sliced into his shoulder.

Nolen did not hold back, he needed to rectify his mistake, whether for Hert or for himself.

Scarlet blood flowed from the wound, which was a good sign. Hert could no longer sustain his Etherealization.

"Nolen, you’ve taken everything from me. Isn’t it enough yet?"

At the sight of Nolen’s face, an uncontrollable pain surged in Hert’s mind, torturing him and transforming into scorching rage, desperate to explode.

Nolen replied sorrowfully, "No, Hert, it is my mistake."

"It was your mistake all along!" Hert bellowed. "I merely failed to save that cargo ship, yet you stripped me of my Navigator candidate status and separated me from my wife and daughter!"

The Ethereal Blade repetitively hacked, Nolen’s desire to attack not strong, continually in a defensive stance, retreating under Hert’s frenzied assault.

"They were striving to adapt to life at sea to be with me! Why! Why tear us apart! Why uphold this damn tradition!"