The Fight starts

The eight cultivators on one side and the eight on the other moved swiftly.

Hong Qiu met Cai Guo, as this was the most logical pairing. No one wanted to see any casualties from their own side, and this was the only way to prevent any from these two behemoths. 

As for the Gu family head, he was met by Liu Feng. Although it would make more sense for Feng Wang to fight this man in the Ninth layer of the Soul Evolution stage, Liu Feng wanted to fight the person who ordered his death. 

With both Feng Wang and Liu Man freed up, they could wreck havoc among the remaining Soul Evolution Stage experts. 

Until now, the Hong family had sheer numbers, but even then, Liu Feng's side had stronger people. The core of Liu Man, Liu Feng, Feng Wang and Cai Guo could easily overpower the Hong family's core.

Even Hong Qiu knew that. But until now, everyone was expecting the huge protecting barrier to play a part in this battle. And now, it wasn't.

Clang!