"Where is Great King Black Wind?" Qian Li was startled. Without waiting for Princess Changling to speak, he immediately rose and cried out anxiously.
"Great King Black Wind and Young Master Liu left the cave dwelling and headed up the mountain. They have yet to return!" the soldier answered.
"Yuan Ya! Go hold back those demons! Whoever dares step forward, kill without mercy!" Xiao Jian hurriedly rose and gave Yuan Ya his orders, then said to Princess Changling and Qin Xiaoyao, "I will go find the Black Bear Spirit at once. You two should make your preparations as well. We will charge out of the formation together and feign an attack, helping Senior Qin break out amid the chaos!"
"Mm, we understand!" Princess Changling and Qin Xiaoyao both nodded.
Usually somewhat taciturn, Yuan Ya now hurried to his feet. He gave Princess Changling a deep look, then quickly followed Xiao Jian out.
"The Black Wind Ridge forces will charge east, Princess Changling will charge north, and Xiaoyao, you will lead the Daoist soldiers south!" Seeing Xiao Jian leave, Qin Qingyu called out loudly, "This old man will go wherever there is an opening! Besides, if any of you can break out, do so. Perhaps once this old man draws their attention, you will be able to escape easily! No matter who gets out, anyone who can bring out food and water will have rendered a great service!"
"Yes..." Everyone's spirits lifted. They had been surrounded by a pack of demons for a hundred days, and now it was finally time to strike back. Though they were merely helping Qin Qingyu break out, they were all quite excited.
After a simple division of forces, Qin Qingyu rose to his full height and flew out of the cave dwelling.
"Hiss..." Having flown