Atop a towering mountain.
Huangfu Yun looked down at the fierce battlefield in the distance.
He watched the three Barbarian Tribe experts and three Imperial Guard commanders gradually gain the upper hand.
That savage, bloodthirsty blue flame was slowly being suppressed.
At last, he let out a long breath.
"What a troublesome woman."
Just then, a figure swept onto the summit and dropped to one knee.
"Young master, a force from the Imperial Capital is gathering and charging this way. They have already broken through several of our defensive lines."
"Oh?"
Huangfu Yun's gaze shifted.
"Who is it?"
"The Third Young Master of the Gu Family, leading the Gu Lineage guards. The eldest young lady of the Shangguan Lineage is with him."
At the mention of the Third Young Master of the Gu Family, Huangfu Yun was pleased rather than alarmed.
"He came, just as expected!"
Since this operation aimed to wipe out the Gu Lineage in one stroke, Huangfu Yun naturally had Gu Chenfeng in mind as well.
He had already anticipated his arrival.
After several indirect clashes with Gu Chenfeng.
Huangfu Yun had come to regard him as a formidable rival. How could he pass up such a perfect plan to cut the weeds out by their roots?
"How many men did they bring? Are there any Source Core Realm martial artists?"
"Several hundred riders. No Source Core Realm martial artists have been spotted."
"Heh heh..."
A cold smile appeared at the corner of Huangfu Yun's mouth.
"Order the Death Warriors lying in ambush along the route to intercept them with everything they have. Whoever takes Gu Chenfeng's head will be richly rewarded!"
"Yes!"
The figure withdrew, and Huangfu Yun turned to gaze toward the southeast.
His smile grew increasingly disdainful.
"To achieve great things, one must sever