Gui Jiu did not believe he was a match for Sun Simiao. Even at full strength, he would not have dared fight him, let alone now, with such severe injuries.
Although Tuoba Ao was only a few yards behind Sun Simiao, Sun Simiao had already reached Gui Jiu. Gui Jiu had no choice but to strike hastily, preparing to block his attacks first. As long as he could withstand a few moves, his master would arrive.
But the instant Gui Jiu met Old Sun's strike, he screamed, his body shuddering violently before he was sent flying toward the pursuing Tuoba Ao.
Gui Jiu was already gravely wounded, so blocking even one strike from Old Sun was no easy task. No one was surprised by the outcome.
Tuoba Ao snorted. "Sun Simiao, are you venting your anger? What good will killing him do?"
Although Tuoba Ao cared little whether Gui Jiu lived or died, he was still his subordinate, and someone like him remained useful for many things. Tuoba Ao therefore did not want him to die just like that.
"I'll kill however many I can!" With that, Old Sun darted after the airborne Gui Jiu and lunged toward Tuoba Ao.
Tuoba Ao smiled disdainfully. Reaching out, he guided Gui Jiu's hurtling body to a stop, then barked, "Get far away!"
Gui Jiu still looked somewhat shaken. Hearing Tuoba Ao's words, he hurriedly bowed in assent.
By then, Old Sun had charged up to Tuoba Ao. Unable to spare Gui Jiu any further attention, Tuoba Ao focused on Sun Simiao.
"Hah!" Old Sun's aura surged. He seemed to have no intention of holding any strength in reserve as he attacked Tuoba Ao with reckless abandon.
A flicker of surprise crossed Tuoba Ao's face. With Sun Simiao fighting so desperately, it seemed