"Enough. Retreat." Long Xiaoyao's voice returned to its earlier calm, but carried an unquestionable command.
His deep gaze swept over the four Super Douluos eyeing him like hungry tigers, as well as the two Titled Douluos still in excellent condition. "Their experts have all gathered," he said indifferently. "If we keep fighting, even I may not be able to keep you safe."
Only then did Zhang Peng shake off his anger. Looking at the enemy's despair-inducing lineup, all his resentment turned to cold sweat. He gritted his teeth and answered quietly, "Yes!"
Long Xiaoyao said no more. Darkness surged around him and enveloped Zhang Peng. The two became a shadowy streak of light and vanished beyond the horizon in an instant.
Xuan Zi and the others did not pursue them. Everyone understood that driving Long Xiaoyao back and killing him were two entirely different matters. No one could bear the price of the latter.
Driving off such a powerful reinforcement for the Evil Soul Masters and keeping Huo Yuhao safe was already the best possible outcome.
Everyone descended to the ground. Huo Yuhao immediately stepped forward and explained in detail how the strange ghost had controlled him, and how Ling Ya had appeared and offered his help in exchange for the ring.
Xuan Zi, Yan Shaozhe, and the others wore complicated expressions upon hearing this.
They were shaken that the Evil Soul Masters had kept such a sinister trick up their sleeves, and relieved that Huo Yuhao and Xian Lin'er were unharmed. At the same time, however, they were deeply displeased with Ling Ya for "taking advantage of their plight" to demand an enormous payment.
Yan Shaozhe stepped forward and addressed Ling Ya in a grave voice. "Your Excellency Ice Sky, Shrek will remember your assistance. However, that Starlight Sapphire