Falling Rocks in the Valley

Azure Luan spoke only two words before his presence vanished from above.

He did not reveal himself immediately, which meant the enemies ahead were not strong enough to require a Titled Douluo to intercept them in advance. But there were already enough of them to threaten the entire convoy.

Yuan Yu handed the reins to the coachman and swung down from the carriage shaft.

Tang San was sitting inside the carriage, tending to his Eight Spider Lances. He opened his eyes at the sound.

"An ambush ahead?"

"Uncle Azure Luan spotted Soul Masters moving into position," Yuan Yu said. "Keep it quiet for now. I'll find the knight commander."

The commander of the Royal Knights was at the front of the convoy. Yuan Yu made no mention of Azure Luan, saying only that his wind pattern had sensed a large amount of abnormal airflow on both sides of the mountain pass.

The commander knew his level and had witnessed the final battle of the Promotion Tournament himself. He did not dismiss the warning as a child's nonsense.

He first sent out two Agility Attack scouts, then took out a red command flag. Without unfurling it, he kept it beside his saddle and made three signals toward the rear.

The knights spotted the signals in succession. None raised their voices to ask questions. The front ranks maintained their pace, while those in the middle quietly closed the gaps between their horses. A squad also broke off from the rear to check their retreat route.

Watching these movements eased Yuan Yu's mind somewhat. The five hundred Royal Knights were not exceptional in cultivation, but their trained responses were far more reliable than those of a hastily assembled team of Soul Masters.

"Slow the convoy. Shield cavalry, close in on both flanks."

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