After all, Xiang Tian was wounded, and those beside him did not possess extremely formidable strength. If they were to encounter the Four Priests or the people from the sea domain, things would naturally become much more complicated. If they wanted to escape then, it would be a difficult task.

Wang Zhan naturally needed to consider this for everyone.

"If I’m not mistaken," Jiang Yin began speaking slowly, "this barrier seems to only serve the purpose of trapping us and won’t have any other effects. The Four Priests should already know we’ve entered. It shouldn’t be long before they come looking for trouble."

Standing to the side, Wang Zhan frowned slightly, then continued, "We simply don’t have time to gamble on this. After all, if all my companions arrive here, we’ll be annihilated. If, as you said, the strength of the Four Priests has truly reached the realm of a Tribal Patriarch, then all my comrades could be killed in the blink of an eye."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of Han Junxiong and Jiang Yin turned grim.

After all, Jiang Yin wasn’t joking. Before coming here, he had already researched information regarding the Four Priests. After comparing a series of data, he had concluded that the strength of the Four Priests had most likely reached the realm of a Tribal Patriarch. Most importantly, they had mastered combat skills of different attributes, meaning that when they worked in concert, their power would be even more formidable.

Suddenly, a thunderclap resounded within the barrier.

Before Wang Zhan and the others, a figure appeared.

The figure was an old man with a hunched back, holding a faintly glowing staff in his hand.

Wang Zhan squinted, his gaze falling upon the old man. He then moved towards him step by step, while Jiang Yin also gradually moved to Wang Zhan’s side, his eyes full of vigilance.

The old man glanced dismissively at the people before him, then spoke, "I truly didn’t expect someone would dare to enter our barrier. I also didn’t expect your skills to be decent. It seems you’ve come at this time intending to oppose us, the Four Priests, haven’t you?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhan immediately understood that the person before him must be one of the Four Priests.

"Let me introduce myself. I am the Thunder Priest among the Four Priests," the old man said. "You juniors are quite skilled, so I’m willing to overlook the destruction of this barrier. Of course, that’s on the condition that you are willing to join this palace and serve us."

"Rest assured, with your level of skill, you certainly won’t be able to stir up any trouble. And being by our side, the Four Priests, will also bring you considerable help."

Wang Zhan laughed dismissively. After glancing at the Thunder Priest before him, he replied indifferently, "I suggest you call over all your companions. You alone won’t be able to stop us. You’ll just end up as a cold corpse, in no position to boast before us."

The Thunder Priest laughed arrogantly. "Over hundreds of years, countless strong individuals have come to this palace intending to eliminate us, the Four Priests. But surely, you must understand that no one beneath these waters can match us, the Four Priests. Moreover, the four of us long ago became invincible beings within this sea domain. We also have the advantage of terrain. So, on what grounds does your little team dare to challenge me?"

"However, considering your tender age, I have naturally chosen not to argue with you further. I would still advise you to think it over carefully. If you surrender sooner, you can leave this barrier unharmed. Otherwise, you will become vengeful spirits at my hands. You must have seen the bones on Skull Ridge, right? Those aren’t just the skeletons of young maidens; they also include the corpses of so-called experts who came here."

Although the Thunder Priest was threatening Wang Zhan and his companions, there wasn’t a hint of fear in their eyes. After all, their purpose in coming here was to eliminate the Four Priests, and now, they had no path of retreat.

Wang Zhan immediately drew his Deep Fire Blade. After glancing at Jiang Yin by his side, he was the first to charge at the Thunder Priest.

The Thunder Priest frowned slightly. He raised his staff, and arcs of electricity immediately appeared on its faint glow, shooting swiftly towards Wang Zhan.

The next second, the electric arcs instantly formed a large electric net, directly enveloping Wang Zhan.

Wang Zhan’s expression changed. He quickly lifted his Deep Fire Blade. A giant Fire Dragon soared into the sky, swiftly intercepting the electric net and creating a stalemate.

Meanwhile, the Thunder Priest also squinted, staring at Wang Zhan for a good while before saying with a frown, "I didn’t expect someone so young to possess such skill. Truly remarkable."

"It’s just a pity you shouldn’t have chosen to be my enemy. After all, with your means, you are far from being a match for me. The outcome will only be a dead end for you."

"Kid, I’m giving you one last chance. Swear fealty to me. From now on, in this palace, you will be one of my, the Thunder Priest’s, people. No one other than me will dare to give you trouble."

Wang Zhan gave a cold laugh and once again raised his Deep Fire Blade, trying his utmost to tear through the electric net before him.

But no matter how hard he tried, the electric net possessed an extremely strong regenerative ability, constantly resisting the Fire Dragon he created.

Seeing that Wang Zhan remained silent, the Thunder Priest completely lost his patience. He gave Wang Zhan a cold look, raised his staff high again, and enunciated each word, "Since you’re stubbornly unrepentant, then don’t blame me for being impolite."

However, just as the Thunder Priest was about to brandish his staff again to launch an unknown attack, a melodious note from an ancient zither suddenly echoed from mid-air. Immediately after, a turquoise bird was seen diving straight towards the Thunder Priest.

The Thunder Priest’s expression changed; he clearly couldn’t continue tangling with Wang Zhan. He hastily raised his staff to meet the turquoise bird. The impact forced the Thunder Priest back several steps, and the turquoise bird dissipated into nothing.

He subconsciously turned his head and saw Jiang Yin beside him, stroking an ancient zither, from which the turquoise bird had just emerged.

Wang Zhan was momentarily taken aback. Seizing the instant the Thunder Priest was repelled, he quickly revealed his trump card. With a fierce slash, he instantly cut open the electric net before him and charged at the Thunder Priest once more.

With Jiang Yin’s ranged suppression, the Thunder Priest’s strength was also weakened to a certain extent.

In an instant, Wang Zhan’s blade light descended. The Thunder Priest’s face rapidly turned unsightly, but now he had no way to contend with Wang Zhan.

It had to be said that with Wang Zhan and Jiang Yin joining forces, their strength was truly extraordinary.

However, just as Wang Zhan’s Deep Fire Blade was about to cleave the Thunder Priest, a massive fireball suddenly smashed down from the sky.

Wang Zhan’s expression changed. He quickly retreated a few steps, then used his Deep Fire Blade to block the gigantic fireball.

Wang Zhan stepped back a few more paces. Squinting, he scanned the figure behind the fireball and immediately shouted to Jiang Yin, "Another big guy is here!"

Jiang Yin had also noticed the change on the battlefield. His gaze remained fixed on that person as he scanned the figure standing behind the fireball, then said, "This should be one of the Four Priests, the Blazing Fire Priest."

"Two Priests are already here. I presume the remaining ones are hiding in the shadows, ready to attack us at any moment."

Jiang Yin steadily approached Wang Zhan. Han Junxiong also moved to their side, and the three of them immediately formed a triangular defensive formation, standing back-to-back, carefully observing everything before them.

Jiang Yin continued, "The Thunder Priest has been heavily injured by us and should have lost his combat capability. We naturally don’t need to worry about him. However, the remaining three Priests still possess incredibly terrifying strength, so dealing with them will not be an easy task." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

"Later," Jiang Yin glanced at Wang Zhan and said again, "have your companion deal with that heavily injured Thunder Priest."

"As for us two, I can deal with two Priests alone. You just need to take care of this Blazing Fire Priest before you."

"Your means are very similar to this Blazing Fire Priest’s. It shouldn’t be too difficult for you to deal with him, right?"

Wang Zhan narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on the Blazing Fire Priest in the distance. He had to admit that this Blazing Fire Priest’s strength far exceeded his imagination. Even if they truly fought, he wasn’t even sure if he was this fellow’s opponent. But things having reached this point, this was already the best plan. After all, Jiang Yin still needed to fight two Priests, and Han Junxiong had to deal with the Thunder Priest.

Although the Thunder Priest was already a spent force, he still possessed formidable means. Moreover, Han Junxiong’s strength was considerably weaker than the other two, so dealing with a heavily injured Thunder Priest would not be an easy task for him either.

Thinking this, Wang Zhan nodded decisively.