Turn and Run

"HAHAHA!"

Wang Xiujie suddenly burst into laughter.

"As expected, he's trash! Even the divine artifact rejects him!"

The man in black beside him asked in confusion.

"Then why isn't he running?"

"Running?"

Wang Xiujie sneered.

"He's probably been struck by the artifact's backlash and can't move! A mere Heavenly Palace Realm cultivator dared covet an ancient divine artifact—he deserves it!"

His words resonated with the crowd, and they all nodded in agreement.

Wang Xiujie shouted sharply.

"Everyone, heed my command! Capture Gu Sheng alive and seize the treasure sword!"

"Wang Xiujie! Don't even think about keeping it all for yourself!"

Lu Feng suddenly shouted.

"Everyone, none of us can defeat him alone. Only by joining forces do we stand a chance!"

She knew these people's greed too well. A single sentence ignited the flames of desire in their hearts.

That was right. As long as they eliminated Wang Xiujie first.

"Kill!"

No one knew who shouted first, but dozens of cultivators attacked at once!

Some targeted Wang Xiujie, some charged straight at Gu Sheng, while others secretly prepared to reap the rewards. The scene instantly descended into chaos!

"Bastards!"

Wang Xiujie flew into a rage, and golden light blazed from his battle formation.

"You're courting death!"

Above the Blood River, the Qinghe Saintess was hurrying over anxiously.

She tried to send Gu Sheng a mental warning, only to discover that the Blood River's power blocked all transmissions of consciousness.

"How could this be...?"

The Saintess's beautiful eyes were full of anxiety. She could only watch helplessly as that group of vicious men closed in on Gu Sheng, her fingertips digging into her palms.

She did not know why she cared so much about Gu Sheng's life or death. She only knew that a voice deep within her heart was screaming