Nearby, Qi Shuang, who had been constantly urged to hurry, was deeply anxious.
Because he knew that the two sides fighting ahead were very likely the Seven Ninja Swordsmen and Might Duy.
He knew the power of the fully opened Eight Gates Formation better than anyone. He really did not want to blunder into such a dangerous battlefield.
But he truly could not find an excuse to slip away.
As they hurried closer to the battlefield, he also sensed that unusual chakra.
It was an extremely frenzied aura, as though an exceptionally ferocious beast were rampaging over there.
This made him even more certain that Might Duy had opened the Eighth Death Gate.
At the same time, people in the rear ambush force gradually began to notice that unusual chakra as well.
Whispers began to spread among them.
Suddenly, Qi Shuang felt that aura weaken sharply before quickly dissipating. After that, he could no longer sense it.
Could the time limit of the Eight Gates have been reached? he silently guessed.
The situation before him could only be explained by Might Duy having exhausted his life force and died.
At that thought, he could not help but breathe a sigh of relief. The heavy stone in his heart had finally hit the ground.
"What's wrong?"
Mei Terumi glanced at him and asked curiously, "I've felt that something was off with you since earlier. Are you feeling unwell?"
"No, no!"
Qi Shuang waved his hand and replied with a smile, "I just happened to think of some difficulties in my training. I've only just managed to sort them out!"
"Really?"
Mei Terumi wore an expression that clearly showed she did not believe him at all.
After spending so much time together, she had discovered that this companion was genuinely interesting—far more