Ambush

Upon seeing Niu Youdao himself, the last shred of Situ Yao's hope was shattered. He sighed inwardly. Niu Youdao, Niu Youdao, how could you be so careless? Little brother, don't blame me either. I had no choice!

Sure enough, the moment Cai Jinqi turned around, he came for him. "Sect Master Situ, whether you are enemy or friend is for you to decide."

Situ Yao gave a bitter smile. "He has a Heaven Sword Talisman."

Cai Jinqi said, "Doesn't Sect Master Situ have one too? Myriad Grotto Heaven Manor's upper ranks have come out in full force. Given Myriad Grotto Heaven Manor's wealth, I refuse to believe you made no preparations at all."

Situ Yao did indeed have a Heaven Sword Talisman. It was meant for unforeseen circumstances. He had never expected to use it on Niu Youdao. Even if it were not used on Niu Youdao, he would still ache over it.

Cai Jinqi seemed to have guessed what he was thinking. "Sect Master Situ, the protection of our three great sects is worth more than a Heaven Sword Talisman. And there are the benefits of Jinzhou's allegiance. Is this really so difficult to choose?"

Situ Yao sighed. "What do you want to do?"

Cai Jinqi said, "Leave the frontal assault to you. The others will surround him. This time, we absolutely cannot let him escape."

Situ Yao's expression turned grave. After a sigh, he waved his hand, and all twenty members of Myriad Grotto Heaven Manor flashed forth and landed in the valley.

Cai Jinqi waved his hand as well. "Surround them! If anyone dares let Niu Youdao get away, I'll use his head to make up for it!"

At his command, all hundred people who had come this time moved out, immediately encircling the valley where Niu