While clashing with Lin Yun, Shu Zhen shouted sharply, “Let him go? Hmph, do you think that’s possible? Guang Tiancheng, you’d better not get involved in this mess, or you’ll bring trouble on yourself! You know how serious Lin Yun’s actions are!”
Guang Tiancheng didn’t respond to Shu Zhen. Instead, he turned to Wu Shen and said, “I’ll escort you out of here!”
Wu Shen was momentarily stunned. He didn’t know Guang Tiancheng, yet Guang Tiancheng was risking violating the Heavenly Fire Temple’s rules to protect him.
“Let’s go!”
Guang Tiancheng led Wu Shen, breaking through to escape.
“Stop him! Don’t let him get away!” Shu Zhen shouted at the Dark Fire Army’s Heavenly Fire Lieutenants.
“Let’s see who dares to stop me!” Guang Tiancheng roared, brandishing his long spear with commanding presence.
“This… this…” The Dark Fire Army’s Heavenly Fire Lieutenants’ faces turned grim.
They were only Saint Realm, while Guang Tiancheng was Third Layer Heaven Realm. Even together, they couldn’t stop him!
Seeing this, Shu Zhen immediately called to the Heavenly Ghost Army commander for help, “Commander Zhu, Guang Tiancheng and his subordinate are causing chaos, gravely violating the Heavenly Fire Temple’s rules. Won’t you stop him? We can claim credit together later!”
Shu Zhen knew he was tied up with Lin Yun and couldn’t break free. Only the Heavenly Ghost Army commander had the strength to confront Guang Tiancheng.
If Commander Zhu stopped Guang Tiancheng, Shu Zhen’s Heavenly Fire Lieutenants could kill Wu Shen.
But the Heavenly Ghost Army commander said, “This is your personal grudge. I’m not getting involved or dragged into it. As for violating the Heavenly Fire Temple’s rules, that’s for the elders to handle, not me.”
The Heavenly Ghost Army commander clearly wanted to stay neutral, unwilling to offend either side. For him, there was no benefit in getting involved, so why bother?
“You…” Shu Zhen’s expression shifted.
Under Guang Tiancheng’s protection, Wu Shen quickly escaped the battlefield.
“I’ll hold them off here. No one will dare chase you. Go now!” Guang Tiancheng said to Wu Shen.
Wu Shen’s emotions were complex. Guang Tiancheng had just been killing his sect brothers, yet now he was protecting him.
“Don’t overthink it. I’m only doing this to help Lin Yun. I owe him.” Guang Tiancheng said.
Wu Shen immediately looked toward Lin Yun in the distance, “Brother Lin Yun, I’ll never forget this kindness! You must stay alive!”
“Wu Shen, go! Get far away!” Lin Yun shouted.
Wu Shen bowed to Lin Yun, then turned and quickly fled.
Wu Shen knew that only by leaving completely could Lin Yun be free of worry.
But he didn’t know what consequences today’s events would bring for Lin Yun.
Seeing Wu Shen escape, Lin Yun let out a long sigh of relief.
Boom!
After another powerful clash with Shu Zhen, Shu Zhen used the force to retreat, creating distance from Lin Yun.
With Wu Shen gone and Shu Zhen unable to kill Lin Yun, continuing the fight was pointless.
Lin Yun didn’t press the attack either. With Wu Shen safe, attacking Shu Zhen further was meaningless.
“Lin Yun, even if I can’t kill you now, your actions today are enough to ruin your future. When we return to the Heavenly Fire Temple, you’re done!” Shu Zhen glared at Lin Yun with venomous eyes.
Lin Yun knew his actions today gravely violated the Heavenly Fire Temple’s rules and would face severe punishment.
But he also knew that even without meeting Wu Shen today, this was bound to happen eventually.
It was inevitable, only a matter of time.
The reason was simple. Lin Yun couldn’t become a pawn of the Heavenly Fire Temple, slaughtering and committing evil deeds on their behalf.
If the Heavenly Fire Temple was doing just things, Lin Yun would risk everything for them.
But with so many people and forces calling the Heavenly Fire Temple an evil force that committed heinous acts, its nature was clear.
Even if the Heavenly Fire Temple had nurtured Lin Yun to some extent, he couldn’t violate his conscience to kill innocents or partake in massacres.
So, this day was always coming, a realization Lin Yun had long had.
It just arrived sooner than he expected.
The battle at Thunder Manor had fully concluded.
Blood flowed like rivers, and bodies littered the ground.
No one in Thunder Manor, man, woman, or child, was left alive.
This was total annihilation!
Of course, the Heavenly Fire Temple’s three teams also suffered some casualties, though not significant.
“The mission is complete. This place isn’t safe to linger. Return immediately!” the Heavenly Ghost Army commander said.
With that, he led the Heavenly Ghost Army away first.
“Dark Fire Army, withdraw with me!” Shu Zhen ordered, leading his death warriors away.
The Cold Fiend Army’s death warriors gathered around Guang Tiancheng.
Lin Yun approached Guang Tiancheng.
“Commander Guang, I’m sorry. I dragged you into this.” Lin Yun’s voice was low.
Lin Yun hadn’t intended to implicate others.
“Lin Yun, during the Heavenly Fire Trial, we made a bet, and I lost. I owed you a favor, so I had to help you this time. Besides, I chose to act on my own. It’s not your fault.” Guang Tiancheng said.
“Commander Guang, what now? Shu Zhen will surely report this when we return. Not only will Lin Yun face big trouble, but you might be implicated too.” Lieutenant A Yu said worriedly.
The other Cold Fiend Army lieutenants also looked concerned.
“We’re all death warriors, completely bound to the Heavenly Fire Temple. Our fates are in their hands. We’re their dogs. What can we do? We have no choice. Let’s head back for now. It’s not safe to stay here.” Guang Tiancheng said with a hint of self-mockery.
Then, Guang Tiancheng led the Cold Fiend Army away.
After leaving Thunder Manor, all three teams returned to the Northern Flame Region at top speed, as the Great Marsh Region wasn’t under the Heavenly Fire Temple’s control, making it dangerous for them to stay.
