"Yes!" the guards responded in unison.
"Three share one sword. One focuses solely on piloting the sword flight, while the other two prepare for combat. Yi Hong, you and the others protect Mi'er and the three children in the center. I'll lead the way. Jingwei, pilot your swords to guard the perimeter. Avoid prolonged engagements—our primary goal is to exit the forest! Is that understood?" Song Lingbo's command rang out, his voice resonant and commanding. Instantly, the spirits of the Jingwei warriors were stirred, each preparing for battle.
"Understood!" the group responded in unison, swiftly forming ranks before soaring alongside him in the sword. They shot upward from the dense canopy, sweeping past towering trees and soaring high into the sky.
Hao'er and the others wanted to protest that they could fight and didn't need protection, but seeing the solemn expressions on the Song family members, they held their tongues.
