A Glimmer of Hope

The only good news for Xiao Yan and the others now was that, after the Pill Tower Ancestor had appeared, everyone from the Spirit Clan had begun attending to their own duties. No one was paying any more attention to the people within Holy Pill City, allowing them a brief moment to catch their breath.

"We can't break through a defense forged by multiple Dou Shengs." Venerable Mingshui was the first to state a truth that drove people to despair.

How could a grand formation laid down by several Dou Shengs possibly be broken by the power of Dou Zuns?

"What if we escape? Is there a chance?" Fei Tian's gaze swept over the gap in the sky as he suddenly spoke up.

However, the suggestion was immediately rejected by everyone in silent agreement. Xuan Yi, Mu Yaoyin, and the Fire Cloud Ancestor were all under the Spirit Clan's control. Under such circumstances, Xiao Yan, Yao Qingyu, Tang Zhen, and the others would rather die than leave.

"Zi Yan, your spatial talent is special. Is there still anything you can do?" Xiao Yan turned his gaze toward Zi Yan, with the last trace of hope in his eyes.

"There's no way. Those people have put up that ugly turtle shell again. They haven't left me any openings."

The last bit of luck in Xiao Yan's heart was extinguished as well. He looked at Xiao Yi Xian beside him. Their gazes met, yet the emotions in their eyes were not quite the same.

At such a critical moment, with danger pressing down on them, Xiao Yan wanted to send Xiao Yi Xian and her child away first. Likewise, Xiao Yi Xian did not want to leave Xiao Yan here alone to risk his life. In that exchange, they had already understood