The Quest for Immortality
Chapter 171

Holding the Rear

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Mo Hua experienced the majesty of Dao Law and the Dao Court for the first time, and the impression ran deep.

Judging by the current situation, the Qian Family traveled light and came on fiercely, while the demon hunters had to transport the Spirit Mine and moved slowly. At this rate, they would be caught by the Qian Family before reaching Immortal City.

Elder Yu said, "We need people to hold the rear!"

Yu Chengyi, Mo Shan, and several Qi Refining Level Nine demon hunters stepped forward.

Elder Yu nodded slightly and instructed them, "When the time comes, Qian Hong and Qian Zhongxuan will likely tear up the agreement and strike. I'll hold them off. You deal with the other Qian Family cultivators, fighting as you retreat. Don't get drawn into a prolonged battle. As long as you can delay them long enough, that will be enough."

The few people staying behind nodded with solemn expressions.

Holding the rear under such circumstances meant facing the Qian Family's desperate assault. They would be outnumbered, and the situation would be extremely dangerous.

Moreover, the Qian Family had two Foundation Establishment cultivators. If they tore up the agreement and attacked, and Elder Yu proved no match for them, then the Qi Refining demon hunters left behind to hold the rear would be in grave danger.

"I'll stay behind too!" Mo Hua said.

Elder Yu glared at him. "What are you, a child, joining in the fun for? Go home!"

When the time came, he would have to deal with Qian Hong and Qian Zhongxuan. He would have no attention to spare for Mo Hua's safety.

Mo Shan also rubbed Mo Hua's head and said gently, "Go back. Your mother is still waiting for you at home."

They did not say it aloud, but

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