On the distant plain, wild grass grew in thick profusion.
Urgent hoofbeats rang out, the earth booming dully as a cavalry force clad in armor and bearing sharp weapons came galloping over, more than a hundred strong.
At their head was none other than Nan Liu City's military commander, Ma Yu!
From afar, the cavalrymen had already spotted their prey—nine people in all, men and women alike.
The commander Ma Yu raised a hand and made a gesture.
The hundred-odd riders behind him all drew their bows and nocked their arrows in unison, poised and ready. Their movements were neat and uniform, revealing their practiced skill.
A chilling aura of slaughter spread between heaven and earth.
The moment Commander Ma Yu gave the order, they would loose their arrows without hesitation, charge forward, and kill the enemy.
In the distance, Tao Zhi, the blue robe man, and the others all paled at the sight.
Though they had been reduced to mortals, they had once been powerhouses on the path of cultivation and had endured countless bloody battles. How could they fail to see that those fierce, well-trained cavalrymen were coming for them?
"Split up and run!"
Without the slightest hesitation, the blue robe man made his decision, turned, and fled.
The others did the same.
Tao Zhi immediately followed after the blue robe man.
Her pretty face was pale, her mind in disarray, and regret filled her heart. Had I known, I should have taken the other road with Su Good Person and Pu Good Person!
"Senior Sister, are you trying to get me killed?!"
Suddenly, the blue robe man fleeing ahead whipped around, his face twisted savagely, and kicked Tao Zhi, who had chased after him, flying.
"If you want to die, die by yourself! Follow me again, and