"Bastard!" The Ice Scorpion Demon chief behind him was furious. He hadn't expected Lotus Avatar to withdraw at will while fighting him, and still have enough strength to kill one of his capable subordinates. To the chief, it was like a resounding slap in the face.
"You don't want to fight me one-on-one and insist on walking into your own death? Fine, have it your way." The enraged chief transformed into seven giant ice scorpions and charged after him. At the same time, he let out a piercing shriek, and swarms of his kin in the distance desperately blocked the way between Lotus Avatar and Zhao Xiuyuan.
Several other immortals also did everything they could to join the fleeing group. But beset by Ice Scorpion Demons of their own immortal level, they could barely look after themselves. How could they simply leave whenever they pleased?
Wave after wave of Ice Scorpion Demons pounced at them again. Not one could withstand a single strike from Lotus Avatar's sword, but with the frenzied swarms blocking his way, even Lotus Avatar was inevitably slowed a little. Against a powerhouse at the Ice Scorpion Demon chief's level, even the slightest difference could decide everything. That brief delay was enough for the seven giant ice scorpions to form a battle formation and close in. Zhao Xiuyuan was once again held up by other demons.
The seven giant ice scorpions surrounded Lotus Avatar. Each was a formidable fighter, no mere illusory shadow.
The flying sword that Lotus Avatar had become darted back and forth. Whoosh! A solid, human-shaped figure wielding a sword emerged and slashed at one of the ice scorpions. Both the man and his sword brimmed with murderous intent. Another swordsman appeared right after him, and both he and his sword radiated the aura