Struck by that wave of pressure, the already wounded personal guard lost his footing and fell hard to the ground. He spat out blood and could not utter another word.
After teaching the troublemaker a lesson, the Heavenly Demon raised his head and swept his cold gaze over the remaining personal guards.
"A mere Earth Demon dares bargain with His Highness? His Highness taught you the precious combined attack secret art and even bestowed life-saving treasures upon you. He only asked you to scout the way, yet you keep making excuses and shirking?"
The personal guards had grievances they could not voice. His Highness was not asking them to scout the road—he was clearly sending them to their deaths.
Forty squads of personal guards had come here, but fewer than six remained. Nearly ninety percent had been killed or wounded...
And now, he intended to send even this final batch down the road to ruin!
Their lips moved, and several times they opened their mouths to speak. Yet when their peripheral vision caught sight of the personal guard on the ground, barely clinging to life, all their stifled resentment and unwillingness lowered their banners and beat their drums.
Obeying His Highness's command only meant they would most likely die.
But defying his command meant they would die right now!
Amid the silence, Mu Yun slowly spoke. Her voice was gentle and carried a power that soothed hearts.
"I know you have already done your utmost to reach this point, and it has not been easy. I promise you all: if you can leave Xinsha Ridge alive, then regardless of whether the Yin Chen Pearl exists here, I will not make you take even the slightest risk for the rest of the journey. I will also promote you exceptionally to become