Aksai didn't need to be a master of every formation technique in existence.
He simply needed enough knowledge to understand what he was dealing with, while Nuri did the heavy analytical work. Given his experience and Nuri's updated database, he felt reasonably confident about his chances.
At least this problem is manageable. I don't need to fight anyone, reveal my trump cards, or risk exposing the secrets of the Enchanted Everwood Farm. I'll just find a gap, slip through, and leave this mess behind.
Humeyin remained beside him, silently observing the distant formation. She didn't interrupt his concentration. For several moments, everything proceeded according to plan.
Then suddenly….
Aksai sensed something unusual. His attention snapped back toward Emerald Cove Island. A tremendous Spirit fluctuation had erupted from within the Woodland Devil's Den.
