The enemy's sword formation still had one gap, in the direction from which he had just come. Sensing the fierce killing intent, the Lotus Avatar hurriedly pulled back.
Based on the speed at which the opponent was setting up the formation, they couldn't seal him inside the gap before he escaped the killing move. But just as the Lotus Avatar tried to withdraw, several Five-Element Cloud Swords fell from the void, instantly cutting off his retreat.
The Master of Nanyun Cave blocked the Lotus Avatar's way, a smile on his face.
"Nameless, you've been so overbearing this whole time. Who would've thought you'd fall into my trap again?" The Master of Nanyun Cave watched him at ease, looking thoroughly pleased with himself.
"I let the two of you off before, but instead of keeping your word, you turned around and attacked me." The Lotus Avatar's expression was calm, with little sign of alarm.
"All you did was promise not to attack us in the altar space. We were the weaker side, and never made any such promise. In the end, you were simply too arrogant.
"I originally planned to use my forces to deal with you. Who could've guessed your strength would exceed my expectations, and that you'd use the altar space to inflict heavy casualties on my people?
"I had no choice but to bring in other forces to deal with you. There was a drawback, of course: I wouldn't be able to claim the Sacred Soul Sword Stele inside you all for myself."
"Lord of the Taixiao Sword, I've long heard of your name, though I've never had the chance to meet you." A brocade-clad man with high cheekbones strode through the air. An eight-headed Suanni emblem adorned his colorful robe.
"Eight-Suanni Sword Venerable Tie Longya. We've met