As expected, they had not been out of Shrek City long before the enemies came within their range of perception.
Their lineup was just like in the original story: five Soul Kings and one Soul Emperor.
Lin Xi and the others pretended not to notice and continued walking, chatting and laughing.
Before long, they walked into the encirclement the enemies had set up.
"Attack!"
At the curt shout, six people sprang out of the grass.
Their goal was to kill Lin Xi and Huo Yutong without leaving a trace, so they had also made Lin Qiu'er a target, as she might reveal information about them.
Five Soul Kings and a Soul Emperor against a Soul King, a Soul Ancestor, and a Soul Elder-the advantage was theirs.
What greeted them, however, was Lin Xi, wearing a relaxed smile.
"That guy Dai Huabin knew perfectly well that Yutong and I weren't ordinary Soul Elders and Soul Ancestors, yet he still sent only this handful of small fry. Is there something wrong with his head?"
No, on second thought, perhaps this was the greatest fighting force Dai Huabin could find on such short notice.
At this point in time, even White Tiger Duke Dai Hao, the strongest person in the Duke's Mansion, had yet to break through to Titled Douluo. Soul Emperors and Soul Saints could already be considered the backbone of their forces.
And that morning, he had made it clear to Dai Huabin that he would make him apologize by the next morning. So tonight was Dai Huabin's deadline. No matter what crooked melons and split dates he had found, he had to send everyone he could.
"Forget it, it doesn't matter. Let's finish this quickly."
Lin Xi beckoned, and Artoria appeared at his side.
Then golden light flared. When it