Though the Skyblue Sect's disciples outnumbered the Horizon Sect's disciples, the latter held an advantage in their attainment levels. The highest among them had reached the level eight saint, and by comparison, the highest attainment level in the Skyblue Sect's group were Luke and Sofia at level seven saint. The others had lower attainments, and a few were barely level eight warrior emperors.
"Crap. This battle is only going to exhaust us if we keep going at it," Luke observed while being locked in battle.
Mick suggested, "We should put in our all to help Elder Severin's wives escape."
"That's the least we can do," Luke agreed readily. "We owe everything to our supreme leader. Today is our chance to repay his kindness."
He then turned to Sofia, Sheila, and Diane. "Sofia, Sheila, Diane, we'll create an opening for you to escape and make your way out of the forest. If we give it our all, we will probably have enough numbers to carve out an opportunity for your escape. That'll buy you some time to flee, I hope."
Sheila was touched by the offer, but she frowned worriedly. "What about you guys? It'll be more difficult for you to get away if we're not around to help."
"This day will come sooner or later," Luke said, gritting his teeth. "It'll be fine. You're Elder Severin's wives, and we won't be able to face him in the future if we survive at your expense."
Sofia showed a similar level of determination. "But we'll have to bear this guilt for the rest of our lives if we just leave. My attainment level is on par with yours, so I'll stay behind and fend them off with you. Sheila, Diane! You two should escape first."
After delivering a swift slash, the ensuring sword energy moved forward and caught several Horizon Sect disciples off guard, slicing them in half.
When one of the level eight saints turned around and finally noticed that they were being attacked, Severin had already sent another slash right cutting through his direction. The person panicked after sensing the ruthless energy coming toward him, and he tried vainly to divert the attack with his spiritual energy. Alas, it was already too late, and Severin's attack killed him in an instant.
A resounding boom was heard the next second, and every single member of the Horizon Sect were vanquished by the relentless onslaught of Severin's sword energy.
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