Two hours passed quietly.
Ye Tian leaped down from the tree. "How is everyone feeling after the rest?"
"We're fine. It depends on how well Jialu and the others have recovered."
Li Xin and Wang Yuanyuan indicated that they had no problems.
One was a Punishment Knight, the other a Shield Warrior. As frontline melee classes, their External Spiritual Power was naturally higher than that of the rear-line classes.
Facing the question, Shui Juqing slowly shook her head. "We've mostly recovered as well. Let's continue on our way!"
"This is Demon territory, after all. No one can guarantee we won't encounter danger. It's better to complete the mission and return to Southeast Fortress as soon as possible."
Seeing that no one objected, Ye Tian nodded lightly.
Just as he was about to give the order to depart, his expression suddenly changed.
"Something's happening. Prepare for battle!"
The instant Ye Tian spoke, everyone sprang up from the ground and assumed fighting stances.
With Li Xin and Wang Yuanyuan at the forefront, they shielded the others behind them.
Cai'er had already vanished from sight.
Without needing to say anything, Lin Jialu and Shui Juqing almost simultaneously cast Eagle Eye Technique and carefully surveyed the surroundings.
A moment later, the two women slowly opened their eyes.
Their expressions had turned somewhat grave.
"It's a squad of Great Demon Cavalry, around fifty of them. The vast majority are at the Fourth Order, but the lead Great Demon has reached the Sixth Order."
"Besides that, they're riding Nightmare Demon Horses."
"That means we'll have to face at least a hundred Fourth Order demons!"
Lin Jialu concisely described the situation.
"They don't look friendly."
Li Xin let out a quiet breath.
"Are they coming for us?"
Ye Tian slowly shook his head. "Probably not. We've fought