. Faced with a powerhouse like Sheng Yi, Lu Huai wasn't afraid. His voice was calm. "Seventh Brother asked me to take you away."
Sheng Yi was surprised. "Away? Where?"
"We just need to leave."
"I'm supposed to join the attack on the Fourth Barrier. He knows that. How can I leave? How will I explain it to Saint Ji and the others?"
Lu Huai replied calmly, "You don't need to worry about that, Senior. Seventh Brother's orders are to take you away. If you refuse, he'll come in person."
Sheng Yi suppressed her killing intent and spoke in a frigid voice. "He was the one who struck just now."
She had sensed that familiar power, which was why she hadn't dared speak while Saint Ji and the others were discussing things.
Lu Huai didn't deny it.
Sheng Yi drew a deep breath. She wanted to say something, but facing this human, she couldn't.
He was only a messenger. He had no say in the matter.
She didn't dare gamble on whether that human would really come in person. Had his strike just now been a test, or a warning?
"How do we leave?"
Lu Huai raised a hand and approached Sheng Yi step by step. "Relax, Senior."
With one Instant Movement, Lu Huai took Sheng Yi away from Giant City. Just as Lu Yin had when he left, he did so with ease, without making a sound.
Instant Movement hadn't reached the threshold that would trigger a reaction from Giant City.
Looking back at Giant City, Sheng Yi couldn't believe she had actually left. She hadn't appeared in the battle. How would she explain herself once the war ended? Her thoughts were in turmoil.
Before long, Lu Yin arrived. Giant City was already far behind them.
"It's been a