Crossing her arms, Kali spoke casually, her voice carrying a hint of frost that matched the icy aura surrounding her. "Now, where were we? Just why the hell are you out alone here? At merely Early Stage Heavenly Venerate, no less? Don't tell me you've gotten cocky, Yulong."
As Yulong opened her mouth to respond, a shaky voice interrupted from below.
"Uhm..."
Kali and Yulong flickered their gazes downward, their attention drawn to the saber trio who still stood rooted to the spot. The once-fearless warriors, who had faced death countless times without flinching, now trembled before Kali's overwhelming presence like leaves in a storm.
Li Feng, mustering what little courage he had left, slowly spoke up. His voice cracked, betraying his fear despite his best efforts to maintain composure. "Thank you for-"