The Rhino Demon Clan and the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan had arrived in full, all eight members of their squad.
"Brother Mu Chen was right. You really were up to no good."
Han Shan's burly frame, as tall as a little giant, shot out of the forest first.
"The Rhino Demon Clan, and the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan, too."
Huo Yang exchanged a look with the Golden Twin Heroes, their expressions awkward.
They'd plotted to take out their own teammates, only to have someone overhear the whole plan. What a mess.
But after pulling that kind of stunt so many times, the two clans felt no guilt about it.
They quickly composed themselves, quietly moved closer together, and formed an alliance.
"Han Shan, are you sure you want to pick a fight with us?"
Huo Yang suddenly let out a cold laugh, his words laced with a threat.
There were five members of the Sky Wolf Clan and six of the Golden Lion Clan.
Three Eighth Grade Sovereigns and eight Seventh Grade Sovereigns.
The Rhino Demon and Nine Nether Sparrow clans had only eight people between them.
Two Eighth Grade Sovereigns and six Seventh Grade Sovereigns.
Whether in numbers or in the strength of their top fighters, their side held an overwhelming advantage.
The Rhino Demon Clan prodigy hesitated.
He hadn't expected Jin Qingtian, the leader of the Golden Twin Heroes, to be here. That was an unexpected variable, one that hadn't been part of the plan he and Mu Chen had agreed on beforehand.
"Attack!"
Mu Chen glanced at Han Shan's conflicted expression, knowing that the man was falling back into his old habit of indecision. He immediately gave the order and charged ahead.
With a light press of his palm, a powerful torrent of spiritual energy swept straight