"Brother Luo, the Governor Squad and the Sky Blade Squad were spotted moving together an hour ago. From their movement, it looks like they're moving deeper into the battle arena, looking for your tracks," Zhao Kuo told them.
"The leader of the Governor Squad, Shen Ya, is an Upper Flowering, while the other three are Lower Flowering.
"All four members of the Sky Blade Squad are Lower Flowering cultivators. The two squads are counted among the best among the Gold Gleam squads. They should not be underestimated."
Li Luo gave a small nod of acknowledgment. The two squads were much stronger than any squad he had met so far. If they were jumped unprepared, the eight would pose a threat.
"Our two squads will take on the Sky Blade Squad," Zhao Kuo said. "They're stronger than us, so we'll bring numbers, and even then, we might not be able to win. We'll need some strong firepower from you guys."
"As planned." Li Luo nodded.
"But the catch is if Xin Fu comes to help us, it might just be Brother Luo and Mengmeng taking on the full brunt of the Governor Squad," Zhao Kuo said, raising his eyebrows at Li Luo.
"Don't worry, I'm good." Li Luo assured him easily.
Zhao Kuo dropped it. He knew Li Luo well through their years of friendship. He wouldn't say such a thing lightly.
...
Somewhere in the forest.
Shen Ya was sitting under a tree, tossing a fruit up and catching it again, taking bites in between. Shi Huang and the others were lounging around as well.
A group of four others walked into their clearing, all with blood-red swords strapped to their hips.
"Let's get moving if you're done resting, Shen Ya. The faster we catch Li Luo, the faster we can end them,” the burly youth said peevishly.
"You talk like you're just slaughtering a pig." Shen Ya snickered.
"We're not afraid of Violet Vibrance squads. Not like the others." He snorted.
"Okay, then." Shen Ya got to his feet. At his casual gesture, the two squads moved off.
They fanned out quickly, without a word, forming a defensive perimeter that proved their battle experience.
They moved like this for several minutes until Shen Ya's eyes flickered. He sensed that something was off. He turned around to the Sky Blade Squad and shouted, "Liu Que! You guys alright?"
There was no response from the other team as they continued moving forwards.
Shen Ya frowned. With a flick of his sleeve, he sent several resonant power shots towards the Sky Blade Squad. They passed through their bodies harmlessly.
"Illusions?" Shen Ya raised a hand and halted their advance. They grouped up immediately for safety.
"Li Luo's squad must be using Bai Mengmeng's power," Shi Huang said urgently. He brought his lightning resonant power crackling forth.
"Quite a canny guy. He knows we're attacking him, so he thought to get the jump on us?"
Shen Ya smiled. "Li Luo, if you have any pride as a Violet Vibrance student, how about not sneaking around?"
"That's the most obvious taunt I've ever heard, but I guess it works," a cheerful voice replied. Shen Ya swung around to see Li Luo perched on a nearby tree.
"You separated the Sky Blade Squad from us? Heh, as a Violet Vibrance squad, you're scared of just two Gold Gleam squads?"
"If I can finish off my opponents using an easier method, why not do it?" Li Luo replied.
Shen Ya's lip curled upwards. "What an honor, to be so highly regarded by Leader Li Luo. But I only see two here... Xin Fu has gone to help Zhao Kuo and the others finish off the Sky Blade Squad quickly, I expect?"
Li Luo's eyes narrowed.
"Surprised we know your plan?" Shen Ya gloated.
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