The bridal procession had just reached a mountain pass when a sudden explosion shocked everyone.
"BOOM!!"
Flames from the explosives shot into the sky, blasting a group of unlucky soldiers and horses into the air in every direction.
"Ambush!"
Grand General Sun Cheng'en was the commander leading this wedding procession.
Unfazed by the crisis, he immediately organized men to protect the bridal carriage and dowry.
A group of black-clad Martial Artists charged down from the slopes on both sides of the pass.
"Kill!!"
Their battle cries soared into the heavens.
"Princess! Go!"
Xiaoru and the other maids suddenly pinned up their long hair and decisively struck. They snatched the guards' blades and cut the guards down with a backhand swing.
"You..."
"Rest assured, Princess! They're all our people. Hurry and leave amid the chaos! We'll cover your retreat!"
The wedding procession had two Martial Kings overseeing it!
"Anyone who dares obstruct this imperial marriage alliance shall be killed without mercy!"
When the two Martial King powerhouses stepped forward to suppress them, their overwhelming pressure filled the sky and made everyone tremble in fear.
This "bride kidnapping" planned by the servants of Li Lingyue's residence was doomed to fail.
Though they too were Martial Artists, their realms were far too low. Even with explosives and an ambush prepared, the disparity in strength was simply too great.
Even though they had pooled their money to hire a group of thugs, it was still useless.
By the time several masterminds were captured, they had already been beaten black and blue, barely clinging to life.
Li Lingyue rushed out and begged Sun Cheng'en to spare the servants' lives.
"General Sun! They were only loyal to their mistress. Please spare their lives!"
Sun Cheng'en looked troubled as he turned to the Martial King, Li Jin,