The morning light over Sea God Island pierced through the clouds. Tang San's divine power had fully stabilized. He looked at the others, his gaze sharp and resolute. "There's no time to lose. We'll split into two groups. I'll head to Qian Renxue's battlefield at once and hold her back. Boss Dai, take the others back to Jialing Pass and defend the line. Above all, make sure Zhi Xia is safe. Wait for my return."
"Alright! Little San, be careful!" Dai Mubai nodded heavily, fully aware of the weight of their mission. Xiao Wu stepped before Tang San, her eyes filled with reluctance, yet she forced down her emotions as she urged, "Brother, you have to come back safely. We'll be waiting for you at Jialing Pass." Tang San clasped her hand in return and nodded gently. Then he turned into a streak of golden light and sped toward the direction where Qian Renxue might appear.
Dai Mubai wasted no time and immediately led Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Oscar, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others back to Jialing Pass. Traveling day and night by sea, five days had passed since they left Sea God Island by the time they entered the Heaven Dou Army's camp at Jialing Pass. Including the two days they had previously remained on the island, a total of seven days had gone by.
"There are still eight days until Zhi Xia's seal is released from the ice." Dai Mubai looked toward the camp and spoke in a low voice, his tone carrying a trace of urgency. Worried about Lin Zhixia, Xiao Wu took Ning Rongrong by the hand and hurried toward Liu Erlong's tent—ever since recognizing Liu Erlong as her godmother, she had gained another source of support in the army.
"Godmother!" Xiao Wu lifted the tent