In fact, just as Shi Ming had surmised, when the tens of thousands of troops from the Tortoise Demon Clan and the Ice-Scaled Demonic Sturgeon Clan poured through the open entrance of the Lion-Jiaolong Palace, Xiang Kuang had already personally led his elite forces into the palace.
"I've long heard of your great reputation, Lord Kuang. Meeting you today, I see that even a hundred tales couldn't compare to the real thing." Chi Min bowed to Xiang Kuang. She had thought he would arrive later, but Xiang Kuang often acted in unexpected ways. Pig Seven had set things in motion as soon as he met with Chi Min today, already leaving her feeling that everything was being rushed. Now, the vanguard of the Tortoise Demon Clan and the Ice-Scaled Demonic Sturgeon Clan had only just reached the breach by Lion-Jiaolong Hall, yet Xiang Kuang already dared to personally lead over ten thousand elite troops here. His courage was undeniable. If Chi Min's side turned against him, Xiang Kuang would suffer devastating losses, and might not even escape unscathed himself.
Yet Xiang Kuang had come anyway. Apart from the Tortoise Demon Clan and the Ice-Scaled Demonic Sturgeon Clan, he had only a little over ten thousand elite troops with him. Though the move was risky, its benefits were obvious. The Lion-Jiaolong Clan, Chi Min included, couldn't help admiring Xiang Kuang's boldness. Several clan elders had previously criticized Chi Min for launching the operation without informing them, but once Xiang Kuang arrived in person, those objections died down.
"Fellow Daoist Chi Min, since you're my little brother Pig's partner, I won't stand on ceremony. The Tortoise Demon Clan and the Ice-Scaled Demonic Sturgeon Clan have met some resistance in their advance. This surprise attack is like rowing upstream: fall behind, and you'll