Everyone had left. An Yiqing was surrounded by the Church's people, and Gu Yelin was being simultaneously attacked by Ossero and Patch, having no time to spare.
The Church's fools were completely brainwashed by the Pope, all clamoring to serve God loyally, their fervor even more intense than the seppuku of Country Bai's warriors.
An Yiqing had no intention of dying with them heroically, so her movements quickened even more.
Meanwhile, under Gu Yelin's fierce assault, Patch and Ossero were beginning to struggle, their movements becoming chaotic.
A series of intense rumbling noises echoed in their ears. About to exit the secret passage, everyone halted momentarily, then quickened their pace again. Old Jin received An Yiqing's command to encompass the Thirteen Blood Generals and others who had been swept out of the cave by Long Zixuan within the barrier.
