The Strongest Mad Son-in-law

Zhou Shuran glanced at Yuan Yujun. When she first arrived, she might not have understood what kind of person Yuan Yujun was, but now she clearly knew that Yuan Yujun was simply jealous of her.

Before she joined the Xuanmen, Yuan Yujun was her master and the most outstanding disciple under the Seventh Elders, but after her arrival, her exceptional talent made the Seventh Elders care for her deeply and provide her with many resources, which displeased Yuan Yujun greatly.

Instead of striving to surpass her through cultivation, she often resorted to little schemes, yet Zhou Shuran never took issue with her.

But now, at this critical moment, concerning the safety of everyone, Zhou Shuran couldn't afford to be soft-hearted. She said coldly, "What does Junior Sister Yuan mean by this?"

"I think instead of regrouping, we should break through. Once the Gushen Sect makes a move, they are determined to wipe us out. Even if we gather, it would be of no use. It's better to break through separately, seek a chance of survival, and bring the news back to the sect so that our senior sisters and uncles can avenge our fallen sisters," Yuan Yujun said.

Zhou Shuran looked at the other two and said, "Junior Sister Yuan has a point, but even if I die, I choose to fall in battle alongside my fellow sisters. If you two want to follow Junior Sister Yuan, then go; if not, come with me."

The two exchanged glances and both decided to go with Zhou Shuran.

"Alright, then let's quickly go and join the Great Elder. Junior Sister Yuan, take care!" With that, Zhou Shuran took the two of them and hurried towards the direction of the Great Elder.

Yuan Yujun watched their disappearing backs and sneered coldly, "Humph! Such folly! I intended to save you, but you didn't appreciate it. Don't blame me! I had already scouted a retreat path before arriving here. As long as I take that path and break out to report back to the sect, I will become a hero! While you will be left to face annihilation!"

With those words, Yuan Yujun quietly slipped away.

When Zhou Shuran arrived at the location where the Great Elder had called for a gathering, she found almost everyone assembled there.

The Xuanmen Grand Elder, clad in robes, was coldly observing several young disciples fighting nearby. Upon seeing Zhou Shuran arrive, he asked about the situation, and Zhou Shuran reported truthfully.

The Xuanmen Grand Elder nodded slightly and casually killed a few disciples of the Gushen Sect, then said, "The Gushen Sect must have planned this in advance, meaning they discovered us early on. But given how secretive our arrival was, and the complexity of the Shi Wan Mountains' terrain, they shouldn't have discovered us so quickly. The only explanation is that they were already prepared."

Zhou Shuran immediately said, "Great Elder, our mission to gather intelligence was certainly part of their plan from the start."

"Exactly! I thought the same,"

The Xuanmen Grand Elder said coldly, "Now, they're encircling us from all sides. Once they close in, they will launch a frenzied attack to obliterate us in one move. Furthermore, they have used a formation to block all communications, so there is a high chance we will die here. Are you afraid?!"

"No!"

The chorus of elders and disciples shouted in unison, their voices shaking the heavens.

The situation had suddenly escalated to this point, leaving them with no retreat, only the option to fight!

The people of Xuanmen were undoubtedly proud, yet it was this pride that left them no thought of compromising with the enemy.

The Xuanmen Grand Elder sighed, "Alas, had we listened to Xu Hao initially and fortified outside Xuanmen instead of coming here to gather information, we wouldn't be in this predicament. However, since we're here, even in death, we can't let the Gushen Sect have it easy!"

All the Xuanmen elders and disciples concurred, tightly gripping the Three foot Green Blades in their hands, preparing for the impending confrontation with the Gushen Sect followers slowly closing in.

Soon, hundreds of Gushen Sect followers charged forward, surrounding them completely.

The person leading them was the Gushen Sect's Great Elder, a short, stout man.

Seeing the Xuanmen Grand Elder and the others, he burst into laughter, "Hahaha! Shanshan, long time no see!"

All the Xuanmen members were stunned. The Gushen Sect's Great Elder had directly addressed the Grand Elder by name, and with such familiarity.

In her youth, the Xuanmen Grand Elder was a peerless beauty, and everyone's thoughts immediately raced with speculations about the nature of their relationship.

But the Xuanmen Grand Elder responded with a cold snort, "Zuo Yanming, after all these years, you still speak without restraint. Today, between us and you, only one side will walk away alive!"

Zuo Yanming laughed heartily, "Hahaha! Shanshan, your temper is still as fiery as ever. So many pursued you back then, yet you didn't choose any, remaining alone till now!"