"Are you trying to force us?" An Xi blocked the Star Spirit as the others swiftly took up positions beside him, confronting the two groups at the entrance.
No matter what, they absolutely could not let these two groups enter. Otherwise, the consequences would be unthinkable.
If the surrounding area had not been encircled by Ancient Beasts and Star Spirits, making it inconvenient to slip away unnoticed, they would likely have arranged for those few to secretly flee the headquarters long ago, to lie low for a while.
But it was too late to say anything now. They could only hold on to the bitter end.
"Step aside. You can't stop us." Xifu Lake calmly watched the people blocking the entrance.
Te Lei and Bei Fa Sha might also be Mingluo, but they were only of ordinary rank. To the Ancient Beasts and Star Spirits, they did not count as particularly formidable combat power.
Only An Xi was somewhat stronger, but that was all. It seemed this was the full extent of the Research Institute's reserves. Though he did not know why they were sheltering that group of escapees, evil was still evil.
Xifu Lake's expression remained calm as his gaze settled on the true leader, Ban Sai.
"Your wisdom is not worth mentioning in the eyes of us Star Spirits. Our systems are different; there is nothing whatsoever worth learning from."
"This has nothing to do with whose wisdom is greater. It is a matter of principle," Ban Sai said seriously.
If it had been before, he would never have dared face a highest-ranking Star Spirit, much less confront and argue with one face-to-face. But now...
"This is the Research Institute's territory. You are not permitted!" He stepped forward.
"I won't allow it!"
His ever-gentle, timid demeanor had finally