The surrounding black fog was swiftly dispersed the moment Zhuo Geng shouted those words, and all the silhouettes hidden within the fog reappeared in his field of vision. The first was Ye, who had been suppressing his senses and mobility with the black fog.
In his rage, Zhuo Geng drew his greatsword and slashed it horizontally at Ye, the culprit who had caused him such injuries. Under the influence of the Divine Artifact, Ye found herself trapped within the attack range, as if time had slowed. Try as she might to escape, her body moved at a snail's pace, barely advancing.
Whether to repay the life-saving favor just afforded or because they couldn't lose an ally against Zhuo Geng, Shitang Longsi, positioned to the side, nonetheless fulfilled his duties as a teammate during this moment of crisis. He dashed into the range of the Divine Artifact's control, placing his long knife in the path of Zhuo Geng's assault, hoping to slow it down.
