Matters had come to this, and Blood Xie and the others were naturally unwilling to give up. They rallied their remaining strength, then controlled their Intent Power to draw on the energy of heaven and earth, slamming it hard against the protective formation.
They had thought it would take several strikes to break through, just like the second protective formation. But under their attack, the formation burst apart in an instant, like a bubble pricked by a thorn. The ease of it left Blood Xie and the others struggling to believe their eyes.
It took a long while for Blood Xie to accept what had happened. Then, overjoyed, he chuckled. "Heh, this protective formation is all show and no substance. Looks like Ling Tian and the others are at the end of their tether!"
Blood Kai and Blood Xie thought the same, as did the others. Even Blood Cherry believed Ling Tian was only putting on an act, and that he had already exhausted his tricks.
Seeing their enemies grow even more panicked, Blood Xie and the others rallied once more. Murderous intent billowing around them, they charged forward, ready to kill or capture Ling Tian and the others in the next instant.
Watching Blood Xie and the others rush at them like ferocious tigers, Ling Tian and his companions couldn't help laughing. Blood Xie and the others looked unstoppable, but they were already at the end of their tether. As long as they weathered this attack, the rest of the battle would be all but decided.
The fourth protective formation would undoubtedly drain the last of their Essence, Qi, and Spirit.
Of course, Ling Tian and the others didn't show their excitement. They retreated in "panic," moving even faster than before.
Unease grew stronger and stronger in Blood Cherry's