Li Luo and the others stepped up onto the black lotus leaf. They were surprised to find that it as sturdy as a block of stone.

These black lotus leaves had been transformed by the waves of worldly natural energy that constantly pulsed out from the lake.

The energy pulses came on and on relentlessly.

Many of the other squads had to use their combined strength just to stand up against these pulses.

In comparison, Li Luo's squad was having an easy time of things. Jiang Qing'e's sword was still emitting the halo of light energy that nullified most of it.

Although she could not help them take the leaves directly, she had saved them a lot of strength, which...