After setting the traps, Bu Wen headed toward Dong Li. Once he had given a brief explanation, Dong Li understood what he was planning. The two charged into the Nether Soldiers and began cutting a bloody swath through them. Since they had to put on an act, Dong Li and Bu Wen made a point of fighting as if they were hard-pressed, deliberately giving themselves a few wounds and smearing blood over their bodies.
Before long, those several heart-stopping auras finally drew near, and the two of them had killed all the Nether Soldiers around them. Though "killed" wasn't quite accurate: sensing the arrival of the Nether Soldier leaders, the others had retreated on their own.
The Nether Soldiers followed a strict hierarchy. Ling Tian and the others had discovered as much not long after entering this Small World.
Exchanging a glance, Bu Wen and Dong Li faced the Nether Soldiers bearing down on them. They deliberately wore worried expressions.
"Gah-gah! So there are only two of them—and their cultivation is far weaker than ours." One of the Nether Soldier leaders let out a sinister laugh, a bloodthirsty aura rolling off him. "They've already been invaded by Death Nether Qi, so their cultivation has taken an even greater hit. With our strength, we can kill them easily."
"Heh-heh, exactly. Let's kill them now!" Another Nether Soldier leader was practically bursting with excitement, but a man who seemed to be their leader stopped him.
"No. These cultivators are as cunning as they come. We've been tricked by them more times than I can count. If they saw us and didn't run, something's off." The leading Nether Soldier paused, then said, "Besides, my instincts tell me there's danger. We can't rush in."
The leader had considerable authority. The other Nether Soldier leaders