Even amidst the fierce battle, I still managed to hear faint sounds from beyond the stone gate with my keen hearing.
Could it be Mr. A?!
This guess instantly revitalized my utterly exhausted body as if I had been injected with a powerful stimulant!
Seizing the opportunity, I unleashed a side kick, forcing Tiger Butcher's attack away. Then, I shouted towards the stone gate.
"Mr. A, hurry up! There's a lunatic here, and I can't hold on much longer!"
As soon as I finished speaking, Tiger Butcher was already upon me again. There was no help for it; this guy was like a machine that never ran out of stamina. I could only brace myself and fight him head-on.
Perhaps my shouts had an effect, as I clearly heard the sounds from beyond the stone gate quicken.
"Batu, do you think the arrival of outsiders can save you? I've been planning for this day for who knows how many years. How could I possibly fail because of others!"
The High Priest, standing nearby, started his incessant rambling again. I finally understood; he was completely blinded by his imminent success and had descended into a state of madness.
"Bah, an old monster who has lived for who knows how many years! Even if I die here today, I won't let your plan succeed!"
Even though I was in a desperate struggle, I still retorted to the High Priest without yielding.
In fact, before I even came here, I had already prepared myself for the worst, accepting that it would be death before dishonor. After all, even if I retreated and escaped from here, I would still die eventually without being able to break the mark of the Mother of All Things that had formed within me. It was better to fight for it.
Why are they so slow?!
While grappling with Tiger Butcher, I deliberately led him towards the stone gate, urging him on in my heart.
For some reason, even in such an intense battle, I still had the presence of mind to ponder other matters. For instance, despite the elaborate ritual the High Priest had been preparing for so long, why hadn't I seen Pan Lili's figure yet?
Had Pan Lili already been killed by Tiger Butcher, or was she merely a tool for sealing the Shepherd God?
I still had no clue about this matter. In the blink of an eye, Tiger Butcher and I had exchanged dozens more blows.
Hmm?
I suddenly heard a faint shout from behind the gate, "Get further away!" Had Mr. A and the others succeeded?!
I had a plan. Seeing Tiger Butcher throw a straight punch at me, I sidestepped and dodged it. Then, with a whip kick, I sent his body flying towards the stone gate!
Teammates! Teammates, come and save me!
Tiger Butcher stumbled a few steps, barely regaining his balance. As he turned to attack me again, he heard a deafening roar!
Boom!
The stone gate was violently blown open. The flying debris and the blast wave forced me to raise my arms to shield my face.
Well done, Mr. A!
As expected, modern technology was a completely overwhelming advantage against the savages on the desert island. Even a stone gate weighing tens of tons couldn't withstand the power of TNT!
This was the plan that Mr. A and I had devised the previous night in our room, and it was one of Mr. A's trump cards for negotiating with the High Priest.
No matter how powerful your transformed body is, you can't withstand the force of an explosion. Tiger Butcher, you should die now!
After the earth-shattering roar, as the smoke cleared, I looked towards the direction of the stone gate.
It was indeed Mr. A!
Seeing that the long-awaited reinforcements had finally arrived, I couldn't help but break into a joyous smile.
Damn it, High Priest, I've turned the tables on you now, you arrogant bastard!
"Batu, I suppose I arrived in time!"
At this moment, Mr. A walked slowly into the grand hall with a smile on his face. Behind him followed Hujialuo and three temple guards.
However, it was evident that the fighting outside had also been brutal. Mr. A and the others were all injured. Through the passage blown open, I could even faintly see several fresh corpses lying on the ground outside.
"You're finally here!"
Seeing Mr. A's figure, the tension that had been building in my heart finally eased. At this point, Tiger Butcher, whom I had kicked towards the stone gate earlier, had disappeared. He was likely buried beneath the rubble, his fate unknown.
"Hahahahaha! Batu, I'm growing fonder of you. I can't wait to merge with you!"
The High Priest, upon seeing Mr. A and his group arriving from outside, showed no panic whatsoever. He didn't even spare a glance at Tiger Butcher, who was buried under the debris.
Damn it, I hate arrogant people like you the most!
Right now, I wished I could rush forward and slap the High Priest's face hard, and then subject him to the most tragic end!
"High Priest, even now, you still believe you will win?!"
Mr. A's voice remained gentle, but his eyes betrayed a naked hatred, as if he wished to devour the High Priest on the spot!
"You are still too naive!"
The High Priest let out a hearty laugh and returned to his seat. Then, he surprisingly raised his right hand and slammed it forcefully onto the seat!