And just as the Pandarens and monsters were having the time of their life beating the demon soldiers out of the face of this world, everything changed when the Lion Mantises attacked.
Imbued with the crown's energy, they arrived at their destination with insane speed, killing several Pandarens that were hiding in the forested area in one go. The offshoots of Shu fared no better, getting obliterated upon their landing. The Pandarens, as well as Jin's monsters, immediately recognised them for the real threat they posed.
The pairs of Lion Mantises scanned their surroundings to gain a briefing understanding of the situation before commencing with their subsequent assaults. Low-grade cultivators stood no chance of reacting or even fighting against the Lion Mantises.