Whizz! The sound of a fast projectile was heard barreling towards the battlefield from behind Freon. If it was an arrow, it would be soundless, but this was not. This was clearly different! Freon wanted to turn around, but he could not. The sentinels were mere seconds away from executing him when their expressions turned serious. They instinctively raised their swords as a figure came crashing in with extraordinary speed! The figure crossed the battlefield in a heartbeat. The Imperial Sentinels and the figure slammed into one another, sending a small shockwave out. The soldiers running over were stupefied because the Imperial Sentinels actually took several steps back to stabilize, whereas the mysterious figure did not budge at all!
The lithe figure elegantly landed in front of Freon with a simple green dress that highlighted her sharp curves. This petite lady had short black hair and big round eyes that shone with innocence. However, no one was led to believe she was harmless. Instead, everyone had a tinge of fear towards her. She radiated a powerful aura and combined with the previous clash, anyone would realize she was not simple! But that was to be expected. Freon and everyone else recognized her. She was Juan Loon, one of the strongest experts under the Li Family! With her nickname as the Lightning Flicker, alongside her brother Jingyi Loon, the Thunder Crash, the siblings were not a force to be trifled with!
Freon's mind was turning. She saved us? This… He tried thinking but his body was wrought with pain, scattering his thoughts. The backlash from the spell and World Energy was that severe!
Juan looked at the two Imperial Sentinels and the approaching thirty soldiers with uneasiness. Much like how they were regarding her as a monster, she did not like the odds stacked against her. In truth, she was confident in defeating the two Imperial Sentinels in front of her. After all, she was close to the apex of combat power in the known world, a hair away from reaching Perception Realm master! She and her brother were not far away from matching the Xingyuu Empire's Four Cardinals, who were publicly regarded as the strongest experts in the empire! However, as powerful as she was individually, quantity triumphed over quality! It would be a tall order to survive, much less defeat her numerous opponents.
Thankfully, she was not alone. How was she sent flying across the battlefield with enough force to push back two Imperial Sentinels simultaneously? Her brother, Jingyi Loon, sent her over! Soon enough, everyone saw the arrival of a very tall and large bear-like man. Even the Imperial Sentinels seemed like children compared to his stature. Every muscle of his was bursting with vitality and strength like a work of art. His tight uniform proudly displayed his extraordinary physique. Unlike his sister, no one dared to underestimate this man. Wielding a heavy war hammer, he looked powerful and domineering!
Benedict, Shirley, and Freon struggled to raise their heads. Their consciousnesses were barely holding on. The arrival of these two was truly beyond their expectations. It was like a small glimmer of hope in this hopeless situation! Opposite to their feelings, the commander's gaze was cold. Though he had some doubts over the Li Family's betrayal, actions spoke louder than words! Moreover, they had conspired to steal the heir from right under his nose! He could not back down! The man immediately commanded for the remaining soldiers to converge and kill! The two sentinels nodded and dove in, giving Jingyi and Juan no time to rest.
Jingyi and Juan exchanged bitter smiles. Of course, they wanted to retreat. The odds were unfavorable, but they were plagued by the same problem as Benedict, Shirley, and Freon. Fleeing with an unconscious Elizabeth was simply not possible! There was no time to even think when the sides clashed once more.
Juan wielded a thin straight sword and excelled at sharp, precise, and fast thrusts. Every strike of hers was filled with killing intent. Her hand moved at blindingly fast speeds, aimed at any opening presented to her. Juan had perfect control over her timing and power such that her attacks melded into one. The sentinel was shocked as his surroundings was filled with dozens of swords. In a mere instant, she slashed at the sentinel dozens of times, deserving of her nickname, the Lightning Flicker! The sentinel pushed his senses to the absolute limit as his sword moved with similar speed. He dodged where he could and blocked anything else. Very quickly, cuts appeared across his body. The number of attacks was too many! The sentinel did not imagine the divide between their skill to be so wide!
Jingyi dominated his opponent in a similar fashion. For individuals fighting in the same realm, their fights were decided by technique, experience, and physique. Needless to say, Jingyi was superior in all fields. The Imperial Sentinel before him resembled a child more than a mighty swordsman. The sentinel struggled to dodge Jingyi's attacks. Though the attacks appeared slow, they were actually deceptively fast! The large war hammer was like a toy in Jingyi's hands. Otherwise, how could he propel his sister Juan across the forest to intercept the two Imperial Sentinels? The Imperial Sentinel could tell. If he took a direct hit, then his body would be squashed into paste. The title of the Thunder Crash was aptly earned!
The two sides exchanged countless blows as the soldiers began encircling them. The Loon siblings were distraught and fought back to back. Although they wanted to defeat the sentinels as quickly as possible, it simply was not possible. There was too little time. Before long, the number of soldiers surrounding them reached fifty. Although the sentinels were slowly losing, they were not scared. They knew they would ultimately win! They were eager to see these traitors die a slow and painful death! Their fame could instantly reach the top if they could defeat Jingyi and Juan!