Earlier, the three Dao Integration cultivators from the Heaven-tier Uniting Dao City had intercepted City Lord Zhao and the others under the Desolate-tier City Lord's lead. With a slight advantage in numbers, they had handled things fairly easily.
Moreover, both sides had intended to hold the other back, so the battle had naturally not been too fierce.
But after Yuan Xi and Lian charged out and joined Lu Ye in slaying two Dao Integration cultivators, the enemy realized the gravity of the situation. In a battle of this scale, losing two Dao Integration cultivators was no small blow.
Especially since Yuan Xi and the other two were now heading straight for the Heaven-tier City.
The Heaven-tier City Lord's heart was tied to his own Uniting Dao City. How could he still be willing to tangle with City Lord Zhao and the others? He immediately barked to the side, "Fellow Daoist Chang!"
The Fellow Daoist Chang he spoke of was the Desolate-tier City Lord.
Though it was only a sharp shout, its meaning was obvious. His home had already come under attack, so naturally he needed to hurry back and defend it.
But in the current situation, he could not abandon his allies. Once his side withdrew, Fellow Daoist Chang and the others would certainly be no match for the enemy and would be defeated one by one. He could only make the other party advance and retreat with him; only then could his own Uniting Dao City remain safe.
Fellow Daoist Chang's expression grew solemn. How could he not understand the Heaven-tier City Lord's intentions? Yet he pretended not to notice and shouted, "Fellow Daoist Ning, do not panic. Just three people cannot break the Protective Grand Array. First, join me in driving back the enemies before us."
They did