"Not only could it handle static dangers, but if they encountered a surprise attack from Void Stalkers, it could also swiftly draw the surrounding Shadow Starwalkers into the center of the formation, while the sharp 'horns' of the Stardust Guards formed an encircling stance to protect the Shadow Starwalkers within. In other words, while the Shadow Starwalkers retreated inward, the Stardust Guards moved outward, escorting the Shadow Starwalkers into the formation and avoiding losses."
An Ning examined the formation and considered its feasibility. "Not bad, Little Li. That's quite a good idea."
"Nothing special, nothing special. Third best in the village!" Li Tianming waved a hand.
Inside the Young Emperor Tower, Li Tianming was leading this "hollow-square" formation forward. Before they had even entered the "colored foam," the Imperial Puppet Command in his hand suddenly trembled.
Li Tianming looked at it curiously. Words slowly surfaced on the command token, appearing line by line.
"Tianming, this is Li Muyun. Long story short, you're in danger."
"Imperial Tutor Li?" Li Tianming was slightly surprised.
More words appeared. "Li Tianyang has joined forces with three Imperial Tutors. They brought more than thirty disciples with them and entered the second trial of the Young Emperor Tower after you. They are not here to clear the trial—they are here solely to find you!"
"Among them are the ghostkin Mo Minghan, the Illusory God cultivator Kong Qianling, and the Infinite Beastmaster Li Chuang. There is also one brought by Imperial Tutor Li, whose identity I do not know. These four are likely all eighth-stage Star Ancestors, while the other thirty are seventh-stage Star Ancestors."
"Now that I can contact you, my suggestion is to give up searching for the tower core. Find some remote place to hide and wait until the stage is cleared and you