However, as his eyes fell on Barney and the others being held hostage by the soldiers, the murderous intent in his heart gradually dissipated.
He took a deep breath, and the electric light in his hand vanished.
He gazed at the group of soldiers, his voice low and resolute: "Is this how you intend to counter my fists? By threatening me with my companions?"
Barney and the others, their mouths covered, breathed a sigh of relief, convinced that Lin Beichen would not act recklessly to save them.
The soldiers looked at each other, their faces showing determination.
Then, with a thunderous roar, they chose to sacrifice themselves.
The golden glow on Barney and the others flickered and quickly dimmed—that was Lin Beichen's last line of defense for them.
The talisman representing the protective shield shattered, simply because the explosion's power was too overwhelming.
Lin Beichen looked at the remains of those soldiers, his confusion deepening.
