However, these Sky-Slaying tribesmen seemed to be growing crazier.
They desperately tried to prevent the mercenary group from approaching the formation that was now powering up.
Even as Wu Xiaomi and the others fought until they were covered in blood, they were completely unable to stop the formation from completing.
The Sky-Slaying tribesmen laughed wildly, "Hahaha! Ice Sword Mercenary Group! You are all doomed. You had your chance to run, but now it's too late, hahaha!"
"With my life, I exchange for the descent of the great lords!"
Everyone's faces turned pale as the formation finally completed its operation. A terrifying pressure emanated from it, and a seventh-tier Sky-Slaying tribesman emerged from within the formation.
"Ah, foolish humans, to have allowed me to cross your defenses so easily, hahaha!"
"Who says not? Humans in this world have become increasingly lax lately; truly foolish."
Another seventh-tier Sky-Slaying tribesman emerged from the formation.
Then came the third, and the fourth.
A total of four peak seventh-tier Sky-Slaying tribesmen, equivalent to the Mahayana stage, appeared before the members of the Ice Sword Mercenary Group.
Wu Xiaomi's eyes turned red. Any single seventh-tier Sky-Slaying tribesman was beyond their ability to contend with. If they encountered one, they wouldn't even be able to escape.
But this time, they had truly encountered them.
When they first sensed something was wrong, they could have fled.
But now, they could no longer escape.
Moreover, and more importantly, beyond the噬月山 (Shì Yuè Shān), there was a large human city tens of miles away.
If these seventh-tier Sky-Slaying tribesmen went there, the humans in that area would be completely unable to resist.
But... but why were humans so unaware of such a dangerous situation?
Why could the Sky-Slaying tribes accomplish such terrifying feats with such ease? What were those powerful figures doing?
Was this the defense line they had set up?
Everyone's faces showed despair.
Wu Xiaomi cried, "I'm sorry, we should have run. I've doomed you all..."
"What nonsense are you talking? Isn't this the result we all decided on? It's just death, isn't it? If I was afraid of dying, I wouldn't have come to the front lines!"
"Damn it, I'll self-destruct my nascent soul later, so those damn superiors know how foolish they are!"
"..."
Even though it was a situation of certain death, they still harbored hatred. They hated the inaction of those in power!
Having stalemated with the Sky-Slaying tribesmen for so long, why would they assume the other side was fighting a war of attrition? Why would they be so sure the enemy wouldn't cross the line?
They were invaders who vowed to destroy humanity!
These few seventh-tier Sky-Slaying tribesmen showed pity and extended their hands towards Wu Xiaomi and the others. "Humble and foolish insects, you've actually mistaken one thing: you won't even have the chance to self-destruct your nascent souls."
Terrifying pressure descended upon them. The spiritual energy within their bodies seemed frozen, rendering them completely immobile.
There was no way to resist. They couldn't even manage to send a warning.
"Die, humble little insects. Soon, your long-cherished kinsmen will join you on the road to the underworld. The Ice Sword Mercenary Group is nothing but a joke..."
A black palm print shot from the hand of this seventh-tier Sky-Slaying tribesman, pressing down towards the desperate crowd.
As the black palm print approached, everyone found no way to block it.
Their eyes showed endless despair.
"Captain, Sister Xiaoxiao, we might... have to break our promise. We can't hold on until you return..."
But just then, a phoenix cry echoed from the sky.
A familiar voice drifted down, "One sword... cleaves the sky!"
The power of the stars descended from the heavens, transforming into a massive sword curtain that fell before Wu Xiaomi and the others. This familiar sword intent brought them a profound sense of security.
The sword curtain carved a rift, steadily blocking the palm print.
These three newly emerged seventh-tier Sky-Slaying tribesmen stared at the sky in shock.
A giant ice phoenix hovered in the sky, carrying a group of arrogant-looking youths, and of course, a young old man.
The one holding the green lotus, the one wielding the blood-colored long sword, the one holding the golden staff, the woman holding a zither in her hands...
And standing at the forefront were their captain, Luo Xiaowei, and the main damage dealer, Qin Xiaoxiao.
—All Villains!
The few people stared dumbfounded at this sudden appearance, feeling as if it were all unreal, yet immensely reassuring!
"Captain? Sister Xiaoxiao?"
"Is this real or not?"
"This must not be a dream, right?"
Luo Xiaowei showed a happy smile and shouted at Wu Xiaomi and the others, "Brothers! Your captain is back!"
Qin Xiaoxiao also raised her axe and shouted excitedly, "Your Sister Xiaoxiao is back too!"
The ice phoenix also let out a loud cry, "Your Brother Chicken is back too!"
"Wow!!"
Familiar voices, familiar aura!
Tears welled up; this was the spiritual leader and team soul who had fought alongside them to create their formidable reputation!
"Wuwuwu... Captain, Sister Xiaoxiao, you've chosen the perfect time to arrive!"
"Do you know, if you had come a moment later, you would have lost your companions."
"But, they are seventh-tier..."
These Sky-Slaying tribesmen were startled by the sudden appearance of this group. But upon closer inspection, they were all at the Nascent Soul stage, with no one at the Mahayana stage. Thus, they immediately concluded... they posed no threat!
"The captain of the Ice Sword Mercenary Group? How interesting. I didn't expect you to reappear after disappearing for ten years."
"It's perfect to crush you all in one go, otherwise our juniors would always be in fear."
"..."
However, the Sky-Slaying tribesman who had just unleashed the black palm print could not laugh. Looking at these ferocious human juniors, he had a bad premonition.
Wang Teng grinned and said, "Sky-Slaying dogs, remember your grandpa's name immediately!"