Sikong Jing stood where he was, frowning, just as a faint glint of coldness gradually flickered in the old woman's eyes...
Sikong Jing suddenly turned back and said, "Captain Yang, I remember there's a time limit for the battle over the Chaos District. The deadline arrives at dawn tomorrow, so you should break out of Chaos District One first. I'll go find Saintess Tie on my own."
As his voice fell, the cold glint that had surfaced in the old woman's eyes immediately vanished, and she returned to her former feeble appearance.
Naturally, no one noticed these changes...
Yang Yi and the others were stunned. There was indeed a time limit for the battle over the Chaos District. If they failed to leave before sunrise tomorrow, they would be deemed to have failed in seizing the district and would no longer be eligible to participate in the battle for the Shaking District.
But they were still somewhat uneasy about letting Sikong Jing go alone.
"It's fine. There's still an entire night left. Even if I go to Chaos District Two, I'll still be able to make it back."
Hearing Sikong Jing's insistence, everyone finally nodded in agreement.
It was indeed more appropriate for Sikong Jing to look for Tie Ti'er alone. After all, two geniuses from the Eastern Tyrant Branch were still alive. If they split up to search, they would only create more trouble for Sikong Jing.
And there was basically no danger left on the road ahead. They could handle things from here...
Thus, after giving a few instructions, Sikong Jing carried the old woman on his back and soared into the air, landing atop the highest point nearby.
At the same time, one of the Yao Residence retainers on the street said, "Is this what they call