A mere street's distance had become the line between life and death.
One after another, the Xianyuan Guards fearlessly broke ranks to block the Insect Plague, only to be inundated.
Finally, the building with the red lanterns hanging at the entrance was within reach. By Lu Ye's side, only Yooi Qing remained, her Spiritual Body showing an abnormal translucent state, clearly on the verge of dissipation.
At the last moment, she grabbed Lu Ye's shoulder and flung him out, shouting, "Quick, hide inside!"
Midair, the Boulder Mountain Saber flashed with saber light, and two insect creatures, akin to locusts, sprayed green blood as they fell.
Lu Ye landed in front of the building and, turning his head, could no longer see Yooi Qing's figure; only the overwhelming horde of the Insect Race surged toward him from behind.
