"Since you've made up your mind, we won't try to talk you out of it. Be careful," Xiaoyaozi readily agreed, then turned and left.
Qu Feiyan and Murong Xiaoxiao offered a few words of advice before following him out.
Shi Yue summoned Shui Lisang and asked about the Water Barbarian Tribe. Shui Lisang answered truthfully.
"During this time, step up your defenses. The force behind Zhao Li will arrive in the next few days, so stay on your guard," Shi Yue ordered in a deep voice.
"Yes, Young Master. Rest assured. When they arrive, we'll make them taste our strength. Our Water Barbarian battle formation is quite renowned. More than a hundred thousand years ago, our Barbarian battle formation broke the attack of the Five Great Immortal Clans. We were the ones leading the charge—the Water Barbarian Tribe," Shui Lisang said proudly.
Shi Yue was somewhat surprised. He had never imagined the Barbarians had such a glorious history.
"Of course, back then, more than a hundred Void Refinement cultivators formed the battle formation. These days, we'd be lucky to gather a hundred Spirit Transformation cultivators. Still, I can guarantee that our formation will make them suffer a heavy loss."
Shi Yue had already brought the Fire Barbarian Tribe under his command. Shui Lisang was eager to prove her worth; she didn't want Yan He to outshine her.
"Good. I'll be watching your performance. I hope you won't disappoint me. If your Water Barbarian battle formation really is that powerful, I can ask Master to help train more experts for your tribe," Shi Yue promised.
He had seen the Earth Barbarian Tribe's battle formation. The Barbarians' formations were indeed interesting; they just lacked high-level cultivators.
"Yes, Young Master. I'll make sure to do well," Shui Lisang promised, patting her chest.
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