There's a Traitor in Our Midst!

That Beast King-level Soul Engineer Troupe was composed entirely of experts at the Soul Ancestor rank or above, each capable of using a Flying Soul Tool. They could fight in the air or on the ground, and their commander was a Rank Nine Soul Tool Master. It was truly packed with powerful fighters!

The explosive power and combat strength of a Beast King-level Soul Engineer Troupe could even surpass several heavily armored knight orders numbering ten thousand men each.

Their frontal combat strength was already terrifying, and with their mobility added in, once they began pursuit, how far could the hostages possibly run?

Just as Huo Yuhao was reeling in shock, he suddenly sensed a signal from He Caitou.

He Caitou did not possess a Mental Detection Soul Skill, but having signed a Soul Contract long ago, contacting Huo Yuhao was far too easy for him.

Huo Yuhao quietly descended and found He Caitou not far from the city gate.

He Caitou's expression was equally grave. "Yuhao, how is it? Have they all been rescued?"

Huo Yuhao nodded. "They've been rescued. They're charging out according to the original plan, but they'll probably need a little more time. How are things on your side?"

He Caitou said in a low voice, "The reinforcements from Ming Capital arrived far too quickly. Our aerial surveillance Soul Tools were destroyed immediately. But I've already withdrawn your Lich Legion. Don't worry, they attacked with their faces covered, wrapped up from head to toe."

Huo Yuhao nodded. "That's good. Since you appeared on the battlefield, you can draw the Sun Moon Empire's attention to the academy. That's good news."

"I'll find a way to hold up that Beast King Mercenary Group. By now, the hostages should have picked up the Flying Soul Tools we left in