The eight guards, along with Heihu, simultaneously brandished their magical artifacts. After chanting a mantra, each of the eight items emitted a soft glow.
It was bright, yet not blinding. Clearly, they had come prepared, and it seemed they were quite experienced. Heihu brandished his broadsword, striding forward with an aura of fearlessness. Looking at the others, their expressions remained steady; there was not a trace of hesitation to be found.
However, Lu Yun’s heart pounded incessantly. He felt that something was wrong, though he couldn't put his finger on it. Just then, an unusual sound erupted from the bushes to the west. Lu Yun turned to look, only to see a small beast the size of a palm scuttling away into the distance.
Chapter 446