The cultivators who were fleeing all had the strength of the True Lake Realm, and the spirit force fluctuations emanating from the leader were at the level of True Lake Level 6.
It was a squad of four, with quite respectable strength.
Yet, they were still being chased into a dead end because the Insect Race hunting them down was unexpectedly of the Divine Sea Realm.
The quartet was out to hunt the Insect Race, as were many such squads scattered across the Nine Provinces. Initially, everything went smoothly, and they delved deeper boldly, until they unexpectedly encountered an opponent they couldn't rival.
Now, among the four, one was grievously injured, held in the arms of a companion, covered in blood.