Although killing the Dark Commander had used up nearly all of their powerful, wide-area skills, the boss drops had greatly improved everyone's overall strength. Most importantly, without the Dark Commander and other boss-level monsters blocking them, they would soon be able to reach the edge of the monster army. At that point, they could escape alive and would not have to lose a level.
Ye Luo and Dongfang Shitian had also received some equipment, raising their gear levels even further. Although Ye Luo, Breaking Waves Riding Wind, and the others soon lost the effects of Thunder God's Descent, their damage output remained considerable. At the very least, they could easily carve a bloody path through the monsters, especially with the support of the many mages and archers.
That was indeed what happened. Ye Luo and his group quickly carved out a path and charged out of the monster army. Then Ye Luo, Dongfang Shitian, and the others turned back to hold the rear. Together with Yue Xia Ting Chan and the others who had already been at the back, they formed a defensive line that blocked the pursuing monster army. This greatly reduced their pressure. Previously, everyone had been trapped within the monster army and had to face attacks from monsters charging in from all directions. Now, they only needed to defend one side while retreating, which made things much easier.
Ye Luo and his group could keep their health at peak levels with their powerful lifesteal, easing the burden on Zuo Shang Qin Xin and the other priests. They only needed to heal them and refresh their buffs now and then. Of course, they also had to occasionally cast Dispel to remove Ye Luo and the others' negative statuses. By now, their Invincible Means were nearly exhausted, and the