Chapter 144

Mercedes was enveloped in darkness that was consuming her, bit by bit. She was tired and fading away slowly. She had been fighting Drakoen's powers to remain in control, but she couldn't do it. No matter how much she fought off the darkness, it continued to devour her. Her strength and willpower had weakened, and she was hanging on by a thread. Much to Drakoen's dismay, he thought it was going to be simple, but it took more time than he expected. He realized that it was a big mistake to underestimate Mercedes. After all, she was the last white wolf. He must have forgotten how powerful they were. Even he was not at his 100 percent since he had lost so much of his cultivation and his body was still deteriorating, and he was in need of a new vessel. For some time, he thought of putting an end to her misery and just kill her, but death was too easy. Not worth a thousand years of his grind and suffering. He couldn't bring himself to do it, so he fought with Mercedes until he managed to b