Chapter 542: Find a Way

After a fierce battle, Tichimik was finally subdued by Allen and Li An. He collapsed on the ground, his eyes filled with resentment and fury.

"You lost." Li An looked at Tichimik coldly, his voice betraying a hint of triumph.

Members of the Black Order gathered around, watching the subdued Tichimik with complex expressions. Their attitude toward Li An had subtly shifted; they began to reevaluate this outsider they had long suspected.

Yet despite exposing Tichimik, Guo Yao's condition did not improve as Li An had hoped. Li An sat beside Guo Yao's bed, staring at her pale face, his heart heavy with pain and helplessness.

"I will find a way to save you," Li An softly gripped Guo Yao's hand, his voice trembling slightly. Her hand was cold and lifeless, filling him with profound sorrow.

To save Guo Yao, Li An decided to deeply study the Innocence power. He collected all available materials on Innocence and conducted complex experiments in his room. But his actions drew fierce opposition from Shen Tianyou.

"You're playing with fire!" Shen Tianyou burst into Li An's room, his face twisted with anger and concern. "How dare you casually study Innocence? Your actions will bring greater danger to the entire Black Order!"

Li An stood up, his eyes resolute: "I cannot watch Guo Yao die. I must do this." His voice was low and powerful, brimming with unwavering determination.

"This is selfish! You only think of your own feelings, ignoring the safety of the entire Order!" Shen Tianyou stepped forward, his eyes blazing with fury. His body trembled slightly, clearly enraged by Li An's words.

"I'm not selfish! Everything I've done is to save everyone — Guo Yao, and this Order too!" Li An raised his voice, his eyes revealing a flicker of anger and helplessness. He didn't understand why Shen Tianyou simply couldn't grasp his intentions.

The two stood locked in confrontation, the room's atmosphere tense and electric. The air around them seemed frozen, thick with tension.

"Enough! Stop arguing!" Li Nali suddenly entered the room, her face filled with anxiety and exhaustion. "This isn't the time to fight. We need to work together to find a solution."

Li An and Shen Tianyou fell silent, both showing a hint of guilt in their eyes. Li Nali was right — this wasn't the time for quarrels. They needed to face the coming crisis together.

Li An tightly held Guo Yao's hand and stepped through the mysterious light gate leading to the world of D. Gray-man. The moment his feet touched the ground, a strange, oppressive aura washed over him; the air itself felt cold. Guo Yao's face remained as pale as paper, her body trembling slightly, the strange Innocence power still surging within her, causing her unbearable pain.

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"Yaoyao, hold on a little longer. I will find a way," Li An whispered gently, but his brows were tightly knitted into a deep furrow, his eyes filled with anxiety and resolve.

At that moment, hurried footsteps approached — Allen Walker and Li Nali rushed in. Allen's eyes held caution and curiosity as he scanned Li An and Guo Yao, then asked: "Who are you? Where are you from? Why do you carry such an odd aura?"