Turning Hostile

There were a few minor changes to the previous text. Saruman's Shadow Soldiers were changed to Sauron; Saruman had been eaten by Sauron. I wrote that part quickly while I was at it...

"Trying to run?"

After finally blowing Tianchengzi to pieces, the bald man, whose body was as hard as diamond, looked delighted.

At last, it was time to reap the rewards!

He immediately pulled out two gems and crushed them on the spot—items he hadn't used even during the earlier, intensely fierce battle.

Two sets of buffs, one red and one blue, instantly appeared around him.

On top of that, a phantom suit of energy armor formed around him. It seemed he was only now bringing out everything he had!

They had worn Tianchengzi down by surrounding him earlier, but now it was time to seize the spoils!

The other long-bearded powerhouse from Dilong City clearly had an understanding with him, too. As the bald man went after the stone sword, the other man turned back to keep an eye on Sauron, controlled by Tao Yu, and the Huang family head. He then addressed Bai Jiang.

"Bai, my boy, we hold the Bai family in great esteem. The White Star Group has business here, too. You've been a great help this time, and you'll certainly be rewarded afterward. If we manage to get our hands on the Taiji Xuanqing Dao and the Divine Sword-Controlling Thunder True Art, the Bai family will definitely get a share."

After placating Bai Jiang, whose strength was the lowest but whose role was important, he turned to the Huang family head.

"You also took part in the initial attack, friend, so feel free to state what you want. I can promise you as much as possible."

The three Shadow Soldiers from earlier