Above the underground passage!
The Amethyst Winged Lion King's expression suddenly grew grave.
Xiao Yi Xian keenly sensed the change in the Lion King's mood and asked thoughtfully, "Lion King, what's wrong?"
The Amethyst Winged Lion King suddenly rose from where he had been crouching on the ground, his voice rumbling like muffled thunder.
"Xiao Yi Xian, take Xiao Yan's eldest and second brothers and lead everyone out first. A great battle may be coming."
Xiao Yi Xian's expression changed drastically. She had heard Xiao Yan mention that the Lion King's current combat strength could probably rival a Peak Dou Emperor.
Yet even he said a great battle might be coming. That meant their approaching enemies might also have reached the Peak Dou Emperor level.
At that thought, Xiao Yi Xian could not help clenching her fists.
She desperately wanted to stay, but she knew full well that even the shock waves from a battle between Dou Emperors were far beyond what she could withstand.
Not just her-none of the mercenaries here, not even the Little Lion King, could withstand them.
"I understand!"
Xiao Yi Xian drew a deep breath. There was not the slightest hesitation on her lovely, faintly cold face.
In the distance, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li had also heard the Amethyst Winged Lion King's words, and their expressions instantly darkened.
Xiao Li could not help asking, "What about Little Yanzi?"
Xiao Ding snapped at him, then said heavily, "With the Lion King guarding this place, staying here will only cause trouble. Our deaths wouldn't matter, but if we distracted the Lion King, even death wouldn't atone for it."
With that, he decisively gave the order. "Gather the brothers. Retreat!"
Yet as he spoke, a shadow flashed through his eyes, and a ruthless resolve took hold in