Ruka & Zarno

'Assassins!' Theta, Ruka, and Zarno collectively thought as their heads snapped in one direction.

Non-mages might not hear them, but their breaths would never escape Ruka's and Zarno's heightened senses given their strength cultivation. Theta, on the other hand, was informed quickly by Nero, a divine tier beast.

'Careful! They are Holy Tier assassins! Most of them are at advanced stages while only a handful are at foundation stages. They are definitely not your match, not with your cultivation.' Nero slapped Theta with reality.

Theta knew, but she would never hide behind Ruka and Zarno.

Ruka and Zarno vanished. Right after, they disappeared from Theta's sight, she also felt the energy fluctuation from the sequoia tree – gone was the presence of the Third Prince and Amir. Theta reckoned that the lot of them met the assassins halfway before they could reach the clearing.