Lu Ye, hidden in the shadows, could only feel helpless at their response.
After observing for a while and confirming that he had no way to repeat what he had done at Wind Flower Pavilion, Lu Ye simply revealed himself.
Information traveled far too quickly among cultivators. What he had done at Wind Flower Pavilion had clearly already reached Sun-Illuminating Mountain; otherwise, they would not have made such meticulous preparations.
Lu Ye sighed inwardly. It seemed that this method of infiltrating an enemy camp and snatching the Jade Token would no longer be usable in the future.
The people from Divine Concealment Palace and Soaring Cloud Hall were fiercely attacking the Grand Array under Gu Canyang and Zhou Pei's command, creating thunderous, earth-shaking commotion.
Lu Ye emerged from the darkness and walked over step by step.
At the sight of him, Zhou Pei's heart skipped a beat, and he hurried forward to meet him.
"Brother One Leaf, you can't get in?"
Lu Ye shook his head.
Not only could he not get in—even if he did, it would be difficult for him to accomplish anything alone. He had managed to snatch the Jade Token from Yue Mei mainly because no one had ever done such a thing before. Wind Flower Pavilion had been completely unprepared, allowing Lu Ye to openly approach within three zhang of Yue Mei.
Had Yue Mei not been cautious enough and quick to react at the final moment, she would likely have already lost her life.
Things were different now. After word spread that he could infiltrate a Protective Grand Array, Sun-Illuminating Mountain had taken strict precautions. Several cultivators were even gathered around their Garrison Envoy. Under such circumstances, it was no longer possible for Lu Ye to seize the Jade Token.
"Ah, this..." Zhou Pei