The Tortoise And The Hare

Realizing with every second that went by their odds of victory diminished the leader of the Xu, had a tough choice. She didn't know why this youth didn't kill her clan members that were incapacitated but she knew death was their likely outcome if things persisted. She then looked to the middle stage lord beside her and knew he had to be the one.

 She then wiped the blood from her face and instructed, "I'll attempt to kill the bastard with the forbidden art, and when I do, ensure to make a run for it. When you do, call the clan. This is your sole purpose. Within minutes one of the kings will appear."

Phil nodded his head and awaited the cue. In some ways, he was relieved their leader was willing to make such a sacrifice. He looked at Taf in the distance with black lightning twisting around his body. Where did this fellow come from? His techniques were not of the Janx nor Nabu clans.