Zhu Yuwei was helping the Great Elder and the others break out, which stunned them all. No one had expected that the Pavilion Master of the Celestial Phoenix Tower would choose to help them. This meant going against the Cyan Profound Mansion, which was practically a death sentence.

"Purple Pavilion Master, you..." The Great Elder was at a loss for words.

"Go, quickly! Young Master Yi helped me so much. I didn’t choose to help him before because my own power was too fragile, but this time is different. I have the authority and the power to command. Most importantly, I must follow my heart!" A peculiar light glinted in Zhu Yuwei’s beautiful eyes. She was just that kind of person—one who repays her debts of gratitude.

The main reason was that she had grown tired of her life in the Celestial Phoenix Tower. Aside from being a puppet, she couldn’t do anything as she wished. She knew the Celestial Phoenix Tower had its own difficulties, so she decided she just had to take matters into her own hands.

"But this is the Cyan Profound Mansion we’re up against. You..." The Great Elder felt like her mind couldn’t keep up.

"Because Young Master Yi is my friend. Besides, the Merak Palace has always worked with us, so when you’re in trouble, we must lend our full support!" Zhu Yuwei gave a faint smile, having already decided to risk everything.

The Great Elder knew that Zhu Yuwei was willing to help them, to risk it all, only because of Yi Tianyun. ’But is it really worth sacrificing her life for this?’

Whether it was worth it or not depended on what Zhu Yuwei herself thought. If Yi Tianyun were here and could see his Affinity with Zhu Yuwei, it would definitely be over two hundred points!

"Alright! If we can survive this, Purple Pavilion Master, you will be the Merak Palace’s most honored guest! Charge! We’ll fight them to the death!" the Great Elder roared. She brandished her sword and charged toward Kang Haotian, who was not far away, intending to lead the charge and carve out a bloody path.

But just as she swung her sword, Kang Haotian sneered. He leaped into the air and brought his massive blade smashing down. A terrifying power erupted, and a sharp blade glint descended from the sky, pressing down with immense force.

An inescapable killing intent instantly locked onto the Great Elder, leaving her nowhere to run. Though there was open space all around, she was completely fixed in place, feeling as if escape was impossible.

"Break!"

The Great Elder swung her Longsword with all her might to block. Her slender blade was no match for his greatsword; she was at a disadvantage in weaponry, and her cultivation level was no higher either.

CLANG!

The Great Elder swung her sword to block but was sent flying back by the strike. Her sword was chipped by the force of the blow. The recoil sent her blood churning, and the terrifying shockwave injured her internally.

"Great Elder!"

The battle had just begun, and the Great Elder was already injured. Their morale plummeted. ’Without the Great Elder, how can we possibly break through?’

’Such tyrannical power...’ The Great Elder felt her blood roil, and she nearly lost her footing. She was horrified. ’If this continues, we’re all doomed.’

"You dare challenge me with that pathetic level of skill? All of you, attack! I want them alive! If any of them resist too fiercely, kill them!" Kang Haotian sneered and led the charge forward.

The other disciples scrambled in front of the Great Elder, their swords trembling in their hands. The terrifying killing intent alone placed immense psychological pressure on them. ’How can we even fight?’

"Make way!"

Just then, Zhu Yuwei zipped over. She pulled a pile of items from her Storage Ring and hurled them forward. The cluster of black objects flew out, and in the next moment, a deafening BOOM! erupted, as if the very heavens and earth were about to collapse from the blast.

"Those are Heaven-shattering Thunders!"

The Great Elder and the others were shaken. ’Zhu Yuwei came prepared!’ She had brought so many Heaven-shattering Thunders—enough to give their enemies a world of trouble.

"Go!"

Zhu Yuwei gritted her teeth and led them in their continued attempt to break out. The disciples from the Cyan Profound Mansion who had been surrounding them were blasted apart, creating an opening. Seizing the opportunity, they quickly escaped through it.

"Bastards! They actually used Heaven-shattering Thunders! That bitch—get her for me! I’ll show her the meaning of a fate worse than death!" Kang Haotian roared and gave chase. "Ning Chuan, what are you waiting for? Get over here and attack!"

Ning Chuan, who had been guarding the perimeter, had an icy gaze. He was also a Core Formation Stage expert and had been watching coldly from the side.

"Kang Haotian, your skills seem to have declined. You couldn’t even suppress this group of women. I thought you’d be enough, but it seems you’re just too pathetic." Ning Chuan snorted. He summoned a Longsword, which transformed into a silver streak of light in the next instant and shot toward them.

A cold killing intent, like the silver light of a full moon, reached them in the blink of an eye. He swung his Longsword, which hooked toward the Great Elder’s neck. At some point, the Longsword in his hand had bent, transforming into a reaping scythe!

The Great Elder, the strongest among them, narrowed her eyes and quickly swung her sword to block.

CLANG... SQUELCH!

The silver light flashed past. The Great Elder’s head was still attached, but the hooking scythe had carved a deep gash in her shoulder!

"Great Elder!" they all cried out in alarm. Blood streamed from the wound on the Great Elder’s arm; the blow had nearly severed the entire limb.

The Great Elder’s face was pale, the intense pain nearly causing her to pass out.

Without their strongest combatant, they had no hope of breaking through.

"Again!"

Zhu Yuwei took out more Heaven-shattering Thunders and quickly threw them to the side. A violent explosion once again blasted an opening in front of them.

"Go!"

Zhu Yuwei took the lead and charged forward. At this point, she was the only one who could lead the vanguard.

But she had barely taken a few steps when a silver light flashed. The sharp scythe appeared at her neck, the chilling aura seeping into her skin from inches away, making her tremble.

"Go on, try to run again," Ning Chuan said with a cold smile. "Those Heaven-shattering Thunders are quite impressive. Let’s see you throw one now."

Then he backhanded her. Zhu Yuwei managed to block it, but she was still sent flying, rolling several times on the ground.

"Oh, your reaction speed isn’t half-bad," Ning Chuan said, his eyes raking over Zhu Yuwei as he gave a sinister smirk. "Not a bad figure, either. Once I capture you, I’ll be sure to ’dote’ on you properly!"

Zhu Yuwei’s face was ashen. With a flash of her Storage Ring, a Longsword appeared in her hand, and without hesitation, she stabbed it toward herself. The disciples of Merak Palace also raised their Longswords, preparing to commit suicide.

CLANG!

Ning Chuan swept his weapon out, knocking all of their blades from their hands.

"Trying to kill yourselves? Not a chance! Even if you die, I’ll just strip your bodies naked and hang them on the city gates for everyone to see. Let’s see if you still dare to commit suicide then!" Ning Chuan sneered.

Their faces turned deathly pale. If he really did that, they wouldn’t even be able to rest in peace.

"Despicable!" Zhu Yuwei said, her face pale.

"Despicable? I love hearing that." Kang Haotian walked over at that moment. "I didn’t expect the Celestial Phoenix Tower to get involved in this mess."

"No, no, it has nothing to do with us!" An elder from the Celestial Phoenix Tower hurried over to explain. "This is her own personal affair! It has nothing to do with us! You can do whatever you want with her; it’s unrelated to the Celestial Phoenix Tower!"

"Just a moment ago, you were all talk about building a good relationship with Merak Palace. Now you’re acting worse than a dog!" Zhu Yuwei said with utter contempt.

"What nonsense are you spouting? These are the masters from the Qingcheng Prefecture! You’re an idiot! The higher-ups making you the Pavilion Master was a mistake!" the elder declared angrily. "Allow me to punish this fool on behalf of the Celestial Phoenix Tower!"

As he spoke, he drew a greatsword, preparing to execute Zhu Yuwei himself.

"A mistake? I don’t think so." A devilishly charming voice spoke as a figure with a grim expression walked out of the forest.

"Young Master Yi!" A brilliant light sparked in Zhu Yuwei’s despairing eyes.