News of Bai Yuan capturing Xu Lingxue in Thorn Peak Valley spread quickly, drawing disciples from the ten major sects across a radius of thousands of miles.0

Disciples from the Heavenly Origin Sect, Indigo Cloud Gate, and Azure Crimson Gate had all converged in the valley, amassing a force of nearly five hundred. The entire assembly was commanded by Bai Yuan and Deng Yong.0

Among the three factions, the Azure Crimson Gate could only defer to the orders of the other two sects due to their comparatively weaker standing.0

Thorn Peak Valley, surrounded by towering mountains, had only a single entrance. Once inside, the only way out was the same path, as the sky above was blocked by relentless ice whirlwinds, forming a natural barrier.0

This was why Bai Yuan chose this place, to ensure Liu Wuxie wouldn’t be able to leave once he entered. It was no wonder why Qu Yang said Liu Wuxie could be courting death if he went.0

Bai Yuan’s forces held the geographical advantage and set up countless traps in the surroundings, waiting for Liu Wuxie to take the bait.0

Disciples of the three major sects...0