About three hours later, outside the southern gate, a large group had gathered.
At the head of it stood Xu Tao, with Wu Zetian and Yifa positioned just behind him. Further back was Arthur, leading 34 experts from various races. There was Jehanne with her five soldiers, and finally, the five outer disciples of the Azure Dragon Sect.
Last but not least was the still-asleep Achilles, curled up on the ground by Xu Tao's feet. His vitality had been drained until he was barely alive, so it would take roughly half a day before he woke up.
"This is everyone, right?" After checking the headcount, Xu Tao asked to confirm. "Then, Zetian, if you please..."
Of course, leaving with all the top fighters meant leaving the settlement vulnerable. They couldn't risk going out to grow stronger, only to return and find what they were protecting already destroyed.
As such, they needed to leave "guards" behind to help protect the people.
