Those who would follow Lu Ye back to take part in the defense of Jade Snail were not limited to cultivators from this star system.
He soon met another group.
Looking at the hurried group of Merfolk cultivators led by Yan Miao, Lu Ye was utterly astonished. "Great Elder, why have you come too? And Your Highness the Princess, you..."
Following behind Yan Miao was none other than Bai Lu, the Merfolk Princess.
The Merfolk Race was not numerous to begin with, and even fewer among them possessed any notable combat strength. Yet nearly two hundred had come this time, including Yan Miao, their sole Sunlight, while almost all their Moon Jade Realm cultivators had turned out.
It could be said that the Merfolk Race had brought out nearly all of its elite fighters. Only a small number of Star Constellation cultivators and clansmen below the Star Constellation Realm remained behind in the Mermaid Territory.
"We came to help." Yan Miao replied with a smile. "Junior Brother, don't be in such a rush to refuse. Take us with you, and there'll be a surprise."
Lu Ye did not know what surprise she meant, but if the Merfolk Race suffered any losses in such a battle, the weight of his sin would be immense.
Across the starry sky, this was likely the last surviving Merfolk Race.
Lu Ye immediately wanted to refuse. It was only natural for this portion of the Three Realms cultivators to return with him, because Purple Jade had invaded the star system each of them came from.
But the Merfolk Race was different.
Seeming to see through his thoughts, Yan Miao interrupted before he could speak. "Junior Brother, you have shown our race great kindness. Now that we have this chance, please give our race the opportunity