In that instant he clearly realized the gap in strength between the two sides, especially that earlier precise strike that shattered the core of the Magic Technique—such control was absolutely not something the two of them could contend with.
Without another word, he immediately sent a signal to his companion to flee.
The two of them formed hand seals almost simultaneously, gray mist surged wildly around them, transforming into two streaks of gray light that fled without the slightest hesitation toward the depths of Blackwind Ridge.
Before escaping they did not forget to activate a Magic Technique, leaving behind a layer of mist to interfere with Divine Thought probing, and vanished within moments.
They knew full well the chasm between Core Formation Middle Stage and Early Period; to continue entangling themselves would only be to court humiliation, perhaps even death on the spot, so they naturally did not dare linger for even half a breath.
