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The terrain ahead was extremely unfavorable for the entire convoy. Once the falling rocks cut off both their path forward and their retreat, they would become turtles trapped in a jar.
The Royal Knights truly deserved to be called the Heaven Dou Empire's trump card. The captain capable of leading such an elite force was no ordinary man. In just a few moments, he had weighed the pros and cons, angled the longsword in his hand forward, and shouted:
"Attention, all comrades! Charge!"
At his command, everyone, including the Royal Knights, tensed up. They clearly understood that every second counted. Even the teachers and students who had been watching the spectacle earlier shut their mouths. Under the protection of the Royal Knights beside them, they mounted their swift horses one after another and cracked their whips. The horses, stung by pain, immediately kicked off with all four hooves and picked up speed.
The Royal Knights were not idle either. While vigilantly guarding the teachers and students, they swung their spear-type Weapon Martial Souls. As their Soul Rings flashed with dazzling colors, they continuously shattered the falling rocks raining down from above.
At this moment, the Royal Knights displayed the overall quality that set them apart from the academy teachers and students. Their movements were well-trained, and they obeyed orders without hesitation. They were indeed formidable.
The hills on both sides were not particularly high, which meant the destructive force of the falling rocks had not reached an unstoppable level. The Royal Knights carved out a passage for everyone. Their spear Weapon Martial Souls repeatedly struck the rocks apart, or swept sideways to knock them aside.
In a short time, the five hundred Royal Knights had formed a wall of steel. Even in such unfavorable terrain, they had forcibly