As his words fell, everyone present lapsed into a brief silence, staring at Xiao Yan in disbelief.
Even though they knew of Xiao Yan's terrifying feat of slaying the Heavenly Underworld Old Demon, shock still spread across their faces when they heard that he intended to face three Half-Saint Puppets at once.
Although these Half-Saint Puppets were considerably weaker than true Half-Saints, every one of them had been a genuine Half-Saint in life. With three joining forces, any ordinary Half-Saint who encountered them would likely face disaster rather than good fortune.
Yet Xiao Yan had spoken those words with such ease.
Xiao Yan paid no attention to their astonishment. He merely smiled and said, "Everyone, there's no time to lose. You'd better act quickly, or you might not get a chance at this opportunity at all."
With that, he took flight first, turning into a streak of light as he rushed into the area beneath the Bodhi Ancient Tree. As Xiao Yan entered, the previously motionless Half-Saint Puppets slowly began to stir, each releasing terrifying killing intent that made space tremble.
"Not good! Those Half-Saint Puppets are about to attack. Hurry and help Xiao Yan!"
Seeing this, Hun Miaomiao immediately moved.
She was naturally well aware of Xiao Yan's strength. Back in the Nine Nether Abyss, the three of them had joined forces to kill a Half-Saint Demon Creature, when Xiao Yan's cultivation level had not even reached Peak Dou Zun.
Now that Xiao Yan had advanced to Half-Saint, Hun Miaomiao would not have doubted him even if he claimed he could handle all five Half-Saint Puppets alone.
After Hun Miaomiao moved, Yao Ling and the River-Sea Two Venerables immediately followed.
The other Heavenly Prides dared not hesitate either. Since Xiao Yan, the strongest among them, was willing to shoulder