Elsewhere, Xu Qingtong followed the sect leader and the others as they charged toward the black-clad figures setting up the array. The dozen or so Foundation Establishment cultivators from Gloomwind Valley each found an opponent and began fighting.
Xu Qingtong surveyed his surroundings and noticed that Qu Tianyi, the master of Heavenly Pillar Peak, was quite powerful. In just a few exchanges, he had firmly suppressed his opponent. Xu Qingtong frowned, considered briefly, then slowly edged toward him.
Once he was close enough, Xu Qingtong abruptly brought out the Goumang Seal. Vines immediately burst from the ground around the black-clad figure, entangling him in an instant.
The black-clad figure was already struggling against Qu Tianyi. Suddenly caught in Xu Qingtong's vines as well, he panicked, and Qu Tianyi pierced him between the brows with his sword. He toppled stiffly to the ground. Afraid he might not be dead, Xu Qingtong changed his hand seal. The Goumang Seal instantly enlarged and smashed down hard on the black-clad figure's head.
Qu Tianyi gave Xu Qingtong an approving glance, then turned to attack another black-clad figure.
Xu Qingtong looked toward Yu Tiancheng again. Yu Tiancheng and Wang Kunshan had already risen into the air, where they were fiercely trading blows. For the moment, it was impossible to tell who had the upper hand.
Seeing that his master was in no immediate danger, Xu Qingtong felt much more at ease. He began scanning his surroundings again, searching for a target. He spotted Elder Guo Tianyu holding a Banana Leaf Fan. With a casual wave, he scattered his opponent's black mist, keeping him firmly suppressed.
Xu Qingtong repeated his earlier tactic, slowly approaching Guo Tianyu. Once he was close, he activated the Goumang Seal again to trap the black-clad figure. But Guo Tianyu had not