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They had been fighting for half a day, unable to shake off Shangguan Heiqi.
After several failed attempts to rendezvous, from noon until now, dusk was approaching quickly. Guo Yuyun's heart was filled with urgency; she knew just how dire the situation ahead was. If they didn't make it soon, Fang Ziren and the others might never come out. For the first time, she felt utterly helpless.
Guan Yi ran over and said, "This won't do; we can't keep this up. If we go on like this, not only can we not rescue Fang Ziren and the rest, but it's also likely that we'll get trapped here ourselves. If we get surrounded, the odds are we'll all die here."
Song Zheng'an also saw what was happening and said, "Yes, Yun'er, I know you're anxious, and we are too. We want to rescue Fang Ziren and the others as well, but we must ensure our own safety first."
Guan Yi added, "The disciples have been fighting for a day and a night; they're all exhausted. They're tired and it's getting dark."