At the same time.
Outside the Secluded Scarlet Mountain Range.
Night Wanderer Blade, Ghost Performer, and the others had lain in wait for Sun Pingzeng for days. Just as they were preparing to leave and discuss their next move after waiting in vain for so long, they saw a figure stumble out from deep within the forest in a panic.
A horrifying sword wound still marked his body.
It was none other than Sun Pingzeng!
At the sight of him, their eyes instantly reddened, and they all charged at Sun Pingzeng.
With his guards absent and his remaining protectors slaughtered by Lu Feng in the mountain hollow, Sun Pingzeng was alone and utterly powerless against their joint assault. Almost in an instant, he was knocked to the ground.
"It... it was the Hall Master!"
Seeing Sun Pingzeng's injuries up close, Night Wanderer Blade and the others were instantly beside themselves with excitement. A glimmer of tears welled up in Ghost Performer's eyes.
The Hall Master had ultimately fulfilled his promise to her, giving her this chance to personally exact her vengeance.
Sun Pingzeng crashed to the ground. Panting heavily, he cursed, "Who are you people? Do you know who I am? How dare you attack me?!"
"You mongrel! Today, I will avenge Father and Mother!"
Icy killing intent filled Ghost Performer's eyes. A dagger flashed into her hand and pressed against Sun Pingzeng's throat.
Feeling the chill at his neck, Sun Pingzeng panicked at once. As he secretly sensed her presence, he hurriedly said, "We have never met. Could there be some misunderstanding? I am Sun Pingzeng of the Sun Family. Miss, have you mistaken me for someone else?"
Ghost Performer snapped, "Even if you turned to ashes, I would still recognize you!"
A trace of unease flickered through Sun