401: Chapter 401 These senile old fools are being used as pawns without even realizing it.

Taihao Clan could no longer hold back; her figure flashed, and she charged directly toward Cang Songzi!

She thrust both palms out, and two complex Array Pattern appeared in her palms; those were the "Energy Burst Array Pattern" that Xu Ruyu had taught her!

In an instant, her palm power surged several times over, and the terrifying flaming palm energy, carrying an aura of absolute destruction, blasted toward Cang Songzi!

Cang Songzi's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly activated the soul suppressing ruler to defend!

"Boom!"

With a loud crash, Cang Songzi was forced back several yards, and the light of the soul suppressing ruler in his hand dimmed slightly!

"This... what kind of power is this?" he said in shock.

Taihao Clan did not give him a chance to catch his breath and lunged at him again!

She pulled a massive firearm from her waist—that was the "Thunder Roar Type III" support cannon custom-made for her by Xu Ruyu, which was larger and more powerful than the ordinary Thunder Roar Cannon!

She pulled the trigger!

"Boom!!!"

A thick, pale golden beam of light erupted from the muzzle, instantly blasting toward those dozen or so Grand Elders!

Cang Bozi and Cang Yunzi hurriedly moved to defend, but that power was too violent, knocking them back repeatedly!

Two Grand Elders with slightly weaker cultivation could not dodge in time and were grazed by the light beam; they immediately spat out blood and flew backward!

"What kind of Magical Artifact is this?!" Cang Bozi said in shock.

Taihao Clan sneered: "Never seen it before, have you? This was custom-made for me by my Xiao Yuer! It's much stronger than those pieces of junk you call ancestral artifacts!"

As she spoke, she took more weapons from her storage ring—three "Qi Breaker Type III" pistols tucked at her waist, two "Yang Piercer Type III" sniper rifles on her back, a "source energy shield generator" designed by Xu Ruyu on her wrist, and she was wearing "Source Energy Armor" custom-tailored for her!

At this moment, she was a walking armory!

"Come on!" she roared, "Let me see what you old fogies are capable of!"

Cang Songzi's face turned livid: "Taihao Clan! As the Old Ancestor of the Taihu Clan, you use a Magical Artifact refined by an outsider to deal with your own clansmen. You are biting the hand that feeds you!"

"Biting the hand that feeds me?" Taihao Clan laughed loudly, "You old fools, you're being used as pawns and are still helping them count the money! I'll say it right here today—whoever dares to touch my Master is my enemy!"

Her figure flashed, and she charged toward the thatched cottage again, wanting to rescue Yue Ling!

But Cang Songzi was prepared; he waved the soul suppressing ruler, and a beam of Seal light shot toward Taihao Clan!

Taihao Clan did not dodge or evade; the Source Energy Armor on her body shone brightly, forming a protective barrier!

The beam of Seal light struck the protective barrier, causing it to tremble a few times, but it failed to break through!

"What?!" Cang Songzi was greatly shocked.

Taihao Clan took this opportunity to rush to the front of the thatched cottage and scooped up the sealed Yue Ling!

Yue Ling was wrapped in the sealing chains of the soul suppressing ruler; those chains emitted a power of suppression, making Taihao Clan feel her own strength draining away rapidly!

"Want to take her away? In your dreams!" Cang Yunzi snorted coldly, formed a Seal with his hands, and a massive palm print descended from the sky, slamming toward Taihao Clan!

This was a full-power strike from a Mid-Stage Saint Realm cultivator!

Taihao Clan gritted her teeth, shielding Yue Ling in her arms, and raised her other hand; the "Thunder Roar Type III" support cannon in her hand erupted with a beam of light again, clashing against the palm print!

"Boom!!!"

Amidst the earth-shattering explosion, Taihao Clan was shaken, spitting out blood, and Yue Ling in her arms almost slipped away! But she held onto her Master tightly, not retreating a single step!

Cang Bozi also attacked, with a sword light piercing toward Taihao Clan's back!

Taihao Clan sensed the danger, and the Source Energy Armor on her body lit up again, forming a protective barrier!

But the sword light was too sharp; it actually pierced through the protective barrier, leaving a deep wound on her back!

"Pfft!" Taihao Clan spat out another mouthful of blood, her figure staggering.

She knew she couldn't hold on for much longer.

These Grand Elders were all above the Saint Realm, and the three of them, including Cang Songzi, were at the Late Stage!

Alone, even with the support of Xu Ruyu's weapons, she couldn't possibly defeat a dozen or so Saint Realm cultivators!

But she could not die!

If she died, what would happen to her Master?

She gritted her teeth and took something from her storage ring—it was a palm-sized jade talisman covered in complex Array Pattern, a "Teleportation Talisman" custom-made for her by Xu Ruyu, which could be used to escape in a critical moment!

She crushed the jade talisman!

Instantly, a silver light enveloped her and Yue Ling, fleeing toward the depths of the Illusory Moon Well!

"Want to run?" Cang Songzi snorted coldly, swung the soul suppressing ruler again, and a beam of Seal light chased after the silver light!

The silver light was struck and trembled violently; inside, Taihao Clan spat blood again!

But she held Yue Ling tightly, and with the power of the Teleportation Talisman, she disappeared into the depths of the Illusory Moon Well!

"Pursue!" Cang Songzi shouted.

"No need to pursue." Cang Yunzi stopped him, "She has fled into the depths of the Illusory Moon Well. The space there is chaotic, and it's too dangerous to chase her inside."

Cang Songzi's expression was gloomy. Looking at the direction where Taihao Clan had disappeared, he said coldly: "She is severely injured and cannot hold on for long. Have people guard all exits of the Illusory Moon Well; once she comes out, take her down immediately!"

"Yes!"

...

In the depths of the Illusory Moon Well, in a chaotic space.

Taihao Clan, holding Yue Ling, stumbled and landed on a floating rock.

She was covered in blood, her face as pale as paper, and the wound on her back was still oozing blood.

Yue Ling in her arms remained asleep, firmly bound by the sealing chains of the soul suppressing ruler.

"Master..." she murmured, gently stroking Yue Ling's face, "Don't worry, this disciple will not let anything happen to you..."

She struggled to sit up, took a Medicinal Pill from her storage ring, and swallowed it whole.

Once the Medicinal Pill entered her stomach, it turned into warm energy, beginning to repair her injured body.

But she knew this was just a drop in the bucket.

Her injuries were too severe; she wouldn't be able to recover without at least ten days or half a month.

Moreover, those Grand Elders would not give her time to recover.

They would definitely guard all exits of the Illusory Moon Well; waiting for her to come out would be walking right into their trap.

"What should I do..." she murmured, her eyes filled with confusion.

Just then, the fingers of Yue Ling in her arms moved slightly.

Taihao Clan was stunned and looked down.

Yue Ling remained asleep, but her brows were slightly furrowed, as if she were struggling to wake up.

"Master..." Taihao Clan felt a surge of joy and held her hand tightly.

Although Yue Ling had not yet woken up, at least she was still alive.

As long as she was alive, there was hope.

Taihao Clan looked up toward the depths of the Illusory Moon Well, a glimmer of firm resolve flashing in her eyes.

Xiao Yuer, you must not die.

When Master wakes up, we will fight our way back together.