The passageway vibrated violently, like a lone boat in an interstellar storm. Tides of energy pressed in from all directions. Rosie felt as if her lungs were being crushed by the invisible pressure, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

The power of the Void Mirror was even more violent than Luo Xi had imagined. A stream of blue and white energy exploded from her fingertips, leaving a tiny crack in space. She could feel the call of the outside world: Xingyu, Mike, Enzo, Fanxiao, and Lu Ye, they were all there waiting for her.

"I can't hold it anymore."

Caesar suddenly groaned and collapsed, his small body curled up into a ball. Blood gushed from his mouth and nose, flowing like a winding stream. As he fell, the black scales beneath his skin burst forth with a tearing sound, quickly covering his arms and cheeks like a tidal wave. His amber eyes were filled with fear and pain.

"Caesar!" Rosie's heart ached. She wanted to open the void passage to hug her son, but her mind told her she couldn't stop now. She could only continue to maintain the passage through tears, her eyes never leaving Caesar.

Outside the passage, the fleet commanded by Tim activated the highest level of interference equipment. The dark blue energy ripples were like materialized sharp blades, cutting through the fragile space gaps wave after wave. Every impact made Rosie feel as if she was pierced by thousands of needles at the same time.

"Hold on." Kyle knelt on one knee and placed a hand on Caesar's head. Dark energy flowed into Caesar like an inky river, creating a solid barrier for the dragon cub. Blood gushed from his wounds, and his face was pale, but his eyes were as firm as a rock.

The backlash from within the tunnel was fierce. The alien realm seemed alarmed by their actions, its invisible barrier frantically resisting the invaders. Dragon scales spread across Caesar's face, his amber eyes transformed into dragon pupils, and pain tore at his tiny body.

"Give me your energy." Kyle's voice was hoarse, and he increased the energy output. "I'll stabilize him."

Rosie held the passage open with one hand and reached out to Kyle with the other. The energy of Poseidon's Heart passed through her, blending with the dark energy. Kyle's body trembled, and more blood spurted out of his wound.

"Your injury..." Rosie felt distressed.

"It's just a minor injury." He remained calm, but a trace of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

Kyle perfectly blended the two energies and injected them into Caesar. The dragon cub's pain eased, and his scales began to shrink, but he still held Kyle's hand tightly, his knuckles turning white.

"Dad..." Caesar's voice trembled, "I can hold on."

"Of course." Kyle's eyes flashed with surprise, then turned into a soft light, "You are my son."

Luo Xi bit her lip and used all her strength to draw the power of the Void Mirror. The channel gradually expanded, but the energy turbulence also became more violent.

The turbulent void devoured Kyle's strength. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and his breathing became increasingly labored. The wounds on his chest and abdomen had all ruptured, and his black battle suit was soaked with blood. He swallowed the muffled groan that was about to come to his lips, so that Rosie would not notice it.

Caesar stared at his father with wide eyes. "Dad is bleeding."

"Shut up," Kyle snapped, but he didn't let his son let go.

Rosie tilted her head and saw Kyle's miserable condition. Her amber eyes instantly turned red: "You are hurt too badly!"

"Focus on your passage." Kyle's face was pale but his voice was as hard as steel. "Think about those waiting for you outside."

Kyle continued to pour energy into his son, unconcerned with his worsening injuries. His gaze swept over Rosie, and the dark energy flowing into his son's body became more stable and pure. Black blood seeped through his suit, forming a small pool on the ground, but he remained as still as a tower.

"The passage is almost open!" Luo Qian exclaimed in surprise. The cracks between her fingertips had widened to the point where one person could pass through. A blue and white energy barrier loomed outside. It was Xingyu who was providing support.

Caesar suddenly struggled to his feet. Although his legs were weak, his eyes were firm. "I can help. Let me be the anchor."

"No!" Rosie lost her voice.

"Let him try." Kyle's voice was calm, but surprisingly weak.

Rosie knew she couldn't drain Kyle's strength any further. She nodded and channeled a trace of Void Mirror energy into Caesar. The dragon cub gripped the crystal key tightly and stood at the edge of the passage, its black scales faintly visible.

"I won't let you down." He looked at his parents, his eyes firm beyond his age.

The passageway trembled violently again. Tim's fleet's energy jammers were operating at full power outside the passageway, attempting to tear apart the path they had opened. Caesar stumbled and nearly fell, but managed to regain his balance.

"It's too late!" Luo Xi gritted her teeth, "The interference outside is too strong, we must get out immediately!"

Kyle reached out and held Rosie's waist, transferring the dark energy into her body: "Give it your all, don't worry about me."

"But your injury—"

"I said shut up!" Kyle suddenly shouted, his face pale from blood loss, "Focus on opening the passage!"

Luo Qian stopped talking nonsense. The Heart of Poseidon and the Mirror of the Void were fully activated, and the passage finally stabilized. A blue-white light formed a barrier around the three of them, isolating them from the alien region.

"Now!" Rosie yelled.

Kyle embraced Rosie and Caesar, and the three of them leaped toward the passage together. As the blinding white light engulfed their vision, Kyle held them tightly in his arms, shielding them from any incoming impact with his body.

The storm-like energy within the tunnel sliced ​​through them. Kyle groaned as a new wound opened on his back, but he didn't let go. Rosie felt Kyle's dark energy rapidly draining away, his vitality dwindling at an alarming rate.

"Hold on!" Rosie said in a panic.

"I'm... fine." Kyle's voice was intermittent and almost inaudible.

Caesar clutched his parents' clothes tightly, his little face twisted with fear, but he didn't make a sound. The pride of the dragon clan made him hold back his tears.

A light appeared at the end of the passage. Rosie grabbed Kyle's cold hand, tears rolling down her eyes: "Don't give up!"

The pull of the void grew stronger, but Kyle never loosened his hold. Even on the brink of consciousness, he still used his last bit of strength to protect Rosie and Caesar.

"Xixi..." His lips moved slightly, his voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "I'll take you home..."

The light completely engulfed the three of them.

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