Only if I want to, you have no right to force me...
Rynar who had been watching Leon, has his eyes widened in shock and recognition. He had no idea what Leon was doing, but whatever it was, it seemed to be working.
Meanwhile, the Verdant Sprites continued their assault, swarming around the cultivators and draining their life force. The small creatures were relentless, their sheer numbers overwhelming even the strongest among the group.
Leon, now protected by his mana barrier, stood tall amidst the chaos, his mind calm and his body glowing faintly with the blue aura of mana. He could see the confusion and fear spreading among the cultivators around him as they continued to fall one by one. Time was running out for them. Leon knew that, but instead of panicking, he remained focused. He had no sympathy for the others, but he needed them for now. If the group weakened too much, his own plans could be in jeopardy.