The mountain road wound upward in a loop. Gu Jun led a team along it in light gear. They had stopped at the side of the road below to discuss their next move when they suddenly felt a fluctuation of Five Elements Qi coming from above.
Several members of the Golden Armored Army looked up. "What's happening over there?"
No sooner had they spoken than they saw a shower of stones tumble down from the cliff ahead. The Skeleton Sword Spirit broke through the encircling green vines, gathered its strength, and swooped down to seize the girl who had been pierced by the green arrow.
Guard Zhang was trapped on the mountain road by the Golden Long Snake and couldn't get to the cliff. He did his best to send his Sword Spirit over.
By then, Zhongli Que had been knocked unconscious by the shock wave. The Sword Spirit held her around the waist and flew upward with her in its arms.
The Golden Armored Army saw the Masked White Robe Sorcerer fighting with the Zhongli Family's guards, and they were all shocked. "Are those rebels from Canhai Prefecture? How could they—"
Before he could finish speaking, someone watching the scene unfold by the cliff cried out, "Oh no!"
As the Skeleton Sword Spirit flew upward, the green vines caught up with it, wrapping around its limbs and neck. Sword Qi leaked out, repeatedly severing the vines, but it couldn't stop even more from swarming toward it.
Gu Jun recognized the girl in the Sword Spirit's arms. Frowning, he drew his sword and pursued her through the air.
"Captain!"
The Golden Armored Army beside him was alarmed. After shouting, they all took to the air to help.
On the cliff across the way, a figure in white drew a bow.