The Ghost Kings fled all the way toward the spatial node. As they passed a formation eye, the nine Ghost Kings suddenly stopped.
The nine exchanged a knowing glance.
"Fellow Daoists, the reason the nine of us were able to escape was also because a fellow Daoist from the Demon Realm lent us a hand from within the underground formation beneath Line of Sky. If we simply leave now, wouldn't that chill that Demon Realm fellow Daoist's heart?"
One Ghost King cupped his hands toward the others and said in a deep voice, "That Beast is currently asleep and should not awaken anytime soon. I ask that you all lend us a hand and destroy as many formation eyes within Line of Sky as possible!"
"That is only right."
The Ghost Kings readily agreed.
Seeing everyone agree, the nine Ghost Kings were overjoyed. Holding Ghost-Suppressing Pillars, they took the lead in attacking the formation eye.
The other Ghost Kings also struck out, bombarding the formation eye without restraint.
Boom! Boom! Boom...
For a time, earth-shaking rumbling rang out once more within Line of Sky. The ground trembled incessantly, as though an earthquake had struck.
"They've started again."
The Heavenly Fox King, guarding Little Four, looked toward a certain direction with a pounding heart. Somewhat worried, he said, "These Ghost Kings keep attacking the underground formation. Could they be trying to rescue someone?"
"Most likely."
The Ancient Ming Demon King nodded. Looking toward the entrance of Line of Sky, he frowned. "After the allied army's defeat, who knows how long it will take before reinforcements can be brought over from Eastern Jin..."
The Heavenly Fox King immediately understood and swiftly grabbed Little Four.
After the Ghost Kings fled, the four-colored radiance over Little Four's body vanished.
Thus, just as before, the