However, Fahai's cultivation seems to be a notch higher than Shen Yidao's. Shen Yidao could only do his best to lure Fahai away, as long as this variable exists, his plan to escape with the Crown Prince today would likely fail once more.
Fahai is no fool and naturally sees through Shen Yidao's intentions. He maintains a certain distance from the battle circle, ready to retreat as soon as Shen Yidao attempts to lure him away.
He knows his goal is to protect the Crown Prince, and as long as the Crown Prince is safe, it doesn't matter to him if all these people below perish.
Of course, it's not that he's too heartless, it's just that even if he wanted to save people, he couldn't; he's only slightly stronger than Shen Yidao.
Shen Yidao tries to lure him away but is unable to, and likewise, he can't shake off Shen Yidao to rescue the people below. The two remain in a stalemate.
Despite both sides engaging in fierce combat now, neither can gain the upper hand.
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