Shangguan Ruotong's brows furrowed, showing a trace of concern.

A cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage was not someone she could easily contend with. However, she snorted dismissively and declared, "You think mere words will get you anywhere with me? I'll capture you first and then find out about this Blood Soul Tracking Array you speak of!"

With that, Shangguan Ruotong summoned her magic treasure, ready to capture the black-robed man. He, shocked, turned into a streak of black light and tried to flee while shouting, "You wretched woman! Just wait! Once the Devil Music Sect's Blood Soul Tracking Array is set up, you will be the first sacrifice!"

"You overestimate yourself! A mere Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, let's see how you escape from me!"

But just as Shangguan Ruotong was about to give chase, Shu Han embraced her, wrapping his arms around her waist and shouting, "Linlin, run!"

White cracks began to spread across his body again. Shangguan Ruotong's brows furrowed deeper, and she slapped Shu Han's crown of the head to suppress his self-destruction.

Why does this boy always seem so ready to self-destruct? Does he truly not value his own life? Could there really be such a person in this world?

Immediately, holding onto Shu Han, she continued her chase. With her superior speed, she quickly made up for the time lost and saw the black-robed figure.

Seeing her approach, the black-robed man further increased his speed but could not escape her pursuit. Suddenly, instead of continuing his flight, he landed near the Dragon Abyss Pool.

At this time, four Green Thunder Sect cultivators had successfully taken the Dragon Loach from the three Purple Sun Sect cultivators. All four looked triumphant as they glanced at the frustrated faces of the Purple Sun Sect cultivators.

Suddenly, a shout echoed from above.

"Four Green Thunder Sect brethren! Help!"

The black-robed man landed beside the group, his face filled with panic. "Brethren, someone is trying to kill me! I beg you to help!"

The two Purple Sun Sect cultivators were stunned. They exchanged confused glances, unsure how the Devil Music Sect cultivator had gotten mixed up with the Green Thunder Sect members.

The leading Green Thunder Sect elder frowned at the black-robed man, demanding, "Who are you from the Devil Music Sect? What's going on? Why are you here on this sacred mountain?"

"There's no time to explain, a formidable enemy is on her way!"

Whoosh!

Shangguan Ruotong instantly appeared above the Dragon Abyss Pool.

The black-robed man pointed at Shangguan Ruotong and shouted, "This woman has discovered our plan and wants to prevent us from setting up the Blood Soul Tracking Array! She has chased me all the way here. I implore you to assist me!"

Hearing this, Shangguan Ruotong laughed disdainfully, "Did you really think you could escape from me and set up that so-called array? How naive!"

The four Green Thunder Sect cultivators exchanged glances. The elder leading the group declared, "Given the circumstances, we have no choice. The three of you, execute her! The news cannot be allowed to spread!"

"Yes!"

Three of the cultivators immediately rose into the air, surrounding Shangguan Ruotong from three directions.

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The leading elder, seething with anger, grabbed the black-robed man, scolding, "Are you the elite chosen by your sect leader? You're more likely to ruin our plans than succeed! Now everyone present knows. If the information leaks and our plan fails, can you bear the responsibility?"

While the black-robed man seemed panicky on the surface, he was secretly delighted.

Shu Han thought to himself, "I've made the right gamble!"

When he had chased after the demon cultivator who had taken on the form of Cheng Yuhuan, he had sensed a secret pact between the Devil Music Sect and the Green Thunder Sect. The core of the agreement seemed to be the Blood Soul Tracking Array. Why else would the Green Thunder Sect cultivators, who were strangers to him, try to protect the demon cultivator and even attempt to silence him?

Now, it was Shangguan Ruotong's turn to experience the wrath of the Green Thunder Sect's pursuit.

He hurriedly said, "Aren't you going to assist? This woman is no ordinary individual. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been running from her!"

"Hmph, there's no need! All the members of our Green Thunder Sect on this mission are elites!"

In mid-air, the three cultivators simultaneously formed hand seals. A formation of thunder materialized between them, forming a web of lightning strands as thick as bowls, with Shangguan Ruotong trapped in its center. She quickly scanned the three, feeling considerable pressure from their combined might, and became more cautious.

"Green Thunder Tribulation Formation! Lightning Serpent Descent!"

Boom!

A lightning serpent descended from the formation, enveloping Shangguan Ruotong. She quickly activated her Golden Core's protection, but she still felt her entire body tingling and paralyzed. She had to admit that these three, all late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, were formidable. With her suppressed cultivation, she struggled against their combined might.

She immediately summoned her Phoenix Feather Falling Flower Needles, calling forth a tempest to counter the surrounding lightning formation.

The lightning serpent was instantly torn apart by the storm.

Fear flashed in the eyes of the three cultivators, and they rapidly powered up their formation.

"Dragon and Tiger Lightning Descent!"

The lightning transformed into a dragon and a tiger, with their roars echoing through the air, launching a more potent assault on Shangguan Ruotong.

Shu Han gazed upon Shangguan Ruotong, who was matching thunder formation blow for blow. He couldn't help but marvel, "Green Thunder Sect is truly remarkable. No wonder they seize the Heavenly Creation Fluid in every generation! Such prowess is unmatched by any other sect."

Seeing Shangguan Ruotong embroiled in combat, Shu Han recognized another opportunity for himself.

The leading elder grabbed Shu Han, declaring, "Now that we've been exposed, these two cultivators from the Purple Sun Sect must be eliminated. Join me in dispatching them!"

The monks from Purple Sun Sect recoiled in alarm, caution evident in their voices. "Luo Haoguang, what are you speaking of?"

With a malicious grin, Luo Haoguang responded, "Today is an ill-fated day for the two of you. Since you've overheard our conversation, for our plans to proceed seamlessly, you must die. Young man, assist me in slaying them both."

Yet, as Luo Haoguang turned, he found that Shu Han had already ascended into the skies, proclaiming, "I forgot to mention, I'm on a mission for my sect and don't have time to indulge in your murderous desires. I'll leave these two to you. Best of luck!"

"How could you…"

But by then, Shu Han had vanished, dissolving into shadows.

"Devil Music Sect... curses upon them…" With fury burning in his eyes, Luo Haoguang directed his ire toward the two cultivators from the Purple Sun Sect. He shouted, "I'll engage these two; deal with the woman swiftly and then aid me in vanquishing the monks from Purple Sun Sect!"

"It's not that simple! This woman is extraordinary! Even the thunder formation can't subdue her easily!"

"What?!" Rage darkened Luo Haoguang's face. Internally, he cursed, "Curse the monks of Devil Music Sect. The day will come when Green Thunder Sect uproots you all!"

Resigned, he summoned his life-bound magic treasure and charged at the duo from the Purple Sun Sect.

As the conflict raged, Shu Han released Shangguan Ruolin, and the two shared a mirthful moment in mid-air.

Shangguan Ruolin praised, "Your strategy of diverting trouble was masterfully executed. I recall our first interaction was due to your knack for deflecting problems, which inexplicably drew a novice from the Foundation Establishment to confront me."

With an embarrassed laugh, Shu Han replied, "With my limited power, such tactics are my only recourse. However, last time, I nearly met my end at your hands. Your Six Harmonies Silk Bracelet destroyed my protective armor. Had old Mystical Dragon not intervened, I would have been reduced to mere scraps."

Shangguan Ruolin nestled into Shu Han's embrace, whispering, "I'm grateful you didn't die by my hand then. In the future, I'll compensate you with another set of armor."

Shu Han curiously inquired, "Do you believe those three can overpower your sister?"

"Absolutely not," she responded with confidence, "She's merely conserving her vital energy."

With a twinkle in his eye, Shu Han looked at Shangguan Ruolin and proposed, "Then let's lend them a hand!"