Not far away, Lucci and Kalifa stood quietly, neither making a rash move.
Their eyes were grave as they kept a wary watch on Langwei, who had suddenly appeared, their hearts filled with shock and apprehension.
They had never imagined that the leader of the impoverished, feeble Land of Rain, an insignificant little nation, had someone like him hidden behind her!
Just as Langwei prepared to force his way out with Sarada and Kisame in his arms, several dark figures suddenly shot out from every direction!
They were all Attendant Warriors from the Celestial Dragons' Vanguard. Their auras were cold and sinister, and they moved with incredible speed, sealing every exit from the valley in an instant and forcing Langwei back.
Every path ahead and behind was completely blocked, leaving not even the slightest opening for escape.
Langwei stopped short, his brows knitted tightly, and the tension surrounding him instantly rose to its peak.
Sarada looked at the Celestial Dragons surrounding them and sighed softly. She hurriedly raised her head toward Langwei, urging him in an anxious voice.
"Langwei, listen to me!"
"They won't kill me for now. I'm a descendant of Indra, so I'm still useful to them. If I stay, they definitely won't kill me recklessly."
"Take Uncle Kisame and get out of here! As long as you leave safely, they won't split their attention to pursue you. I'll actually be safer here!"
But Langwei shook his head decisively without a second thought, his eyes unwavering. He refused to yield an inch.
"No! I'm not leaving you here alone!"
He looked down at the weakened Sarada, his eyes full of resolve and his voice firm and forceful.
"Sarada, don't underestimate me."
"I'm strong now. Stronger than you can imagine."
"These people can't keep me here. They can't stop