524: Chapter 524 How can you call it betrayal? I call it realizing my mistake and returning home.

The Xu Ruyu before her eyes clearly only had a Qi Refinement Stage Cultivation, yet in a moment of rage, he had actually erupted with Mid-Stage Saint Realm strength.

Furthermore, the fact that he had previously been able to wear down and kill a Half-step True Immortal meant he was definitely not as simple as he appeared on the surface.

With Shen Biyun's current Cultivation, she was truly several levels below someone like Tian Jianzi.

If Xu Ruyu really attacked her, how long could she last?

However, Shen Biyun was someone who had cultivated for hundreds of years and had seen many great storms.

Her expression shifted only slightly before she immediately regained her composure.

She couldn't show weakness in front of Xu Ruyu, nor could she let him see her apprehension.

She let out a cold laugh, her voice full of confidence: "Xu Ruyu, I know you are not simple, but guess what—do I, Shen Biyun, not have other methods? Or perhaps, other backers?"

Xu Ruyu's brow furrowed slightly.

Shen Biyun continued, the smile at the corner of her mouth growing thicker: "Do you think I've been talking to you for this long just to bicker? Xu Ruyu, you are still too young."

An ominous premonition suddenly surged in Xu Ruyu's heart.

His Divine Sense spread out like spilled mercury, instantly covering a radius of a hundred miles.

Then, his expression changed.

Outside the Tianyan Sect, thousands upon thousands of Cultivators were racing toward them.

Their Auras were powerful and sharp, surging forward like a tide, completely surrounding the Tianyan Sect.

The leaders among them had unfathomable Auras, each at least at the Saint Realm Peak.

There was Master Xuanming of the North Pole Ice Soul Palace, the Sect Master of the Tianxuan Sect, the Sect Master of the Tianji Sect, the Sect Master of the Tianquan Sect...

And also Shen Tianxing of the Tianshu Sword Sect.

Xu Ruyu retracted his Divine Sense and looked at Shen Biyun, a flash of anger in his eyes.

"Shen Biyun, you dared to betray us?"

His voice was very cold, cold enough to make one's heart freeze.

Shen Biyun smiled, a smile full of triumph.

She didn't answer, but simply took a few steps back to stand in front of the Tianyan Sect members, crossing her arms as if waiting to watch a good show.

At this moment, the members of the Hehuan Sect also sensed those Auras.

Their faces turned pale one by one, their eyes filled with despair.

Zhao Yan gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, his voice low: "Sect Master, let's fight them!"

Ning Caihe didn't speak, but his sword, which had been unsheathed once more, already spoke for his attitude.

Xu Ruyu did not move.

He just stood there, his Divine Sense sweeping over those approaching powerful Auras.

In his heart, stormy waves were churning.

He knew Shen Biyun would betray them, but he hadn't expected her to do it so ruthlessly.

She hadn't just betrayed them; she had lured the entire Righteous Alliance here.

This was an attempt to completely exterminate the Hehuan Sect.

He glanced at Xiao Nianyin.

Xiao Nianyin's expression was also very ugly.

She looked at Shen Biyun, her eyes full of disappointment.

She had thought her friendship with Shen Biyun would at least provide the Hehuan Sect with a place to stay.

But she was wrong; this Shen Biyun, who once had a history with her and called her 'Elder Sister' with every breath, had never truly considered her a friend.

So, this was the true face of those from the prestigious righteous Sects? Hypocritical, affected, without a shred of sincerity in their interactions—it was all just a damn act.

"Shen Biyun," Xiao Nianyin's voice was very cold, cold enough to make one's heart freeze, "you've done very well."

Shen Biyun looked at Xiao Nianyin, spread her hands, and smiled: "Sister, don't blame me, I was forced into this too.

This new Sect Master of yours injured my son; we can't just let that slide, can we? Besides—"

She paused, her voice even more triumphant: "You and the Hehuan Sect are already like clay Buddhas crossing a river—unable to even save yourselves.

My Tianyan Sect cannot die with you.

The matter of your Hehuan Sect coming to my Tianyan Sect could not be hidden forever. Rather than being besieged by our peers once the secret was out, it's better to hand you over now.

For our Righteous Path, my Tianyan Sect is merely finding the way back and mending the fold before more sheep are lost.

Besides, didn't you force my hand yourselves?"

Xiao Nianyin did not speak again.

She knew that saying anything now was useless.

Shen Biyun had made her choice, and her choice was to betray the Hehuan Sect.

Xu Ruyu took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, turned around, and faced the approaching powerful Auras.

His gaze swept over the dense crowd of figures, over the sharp Killing Intent, and over those arrogant faces.

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a cold smile.

"Good, very good."

His voice was very soft, but every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

In the distance, a heaven-shaking roar came, exploding in the night sky like a thunderclap:

"Xu Ruyu, Xiao Nianyin, you actually dare to run wild in my sister Shen Biyun's Sect? Do you truly think my Shen Family has no one left?"

That voice was full of Killing Intent, carrying an unquestionable majesty.

Xu Ruyu's pupils contracted slightly.

Shen Tianxing.

The Sect Master of the Tianshu Sword Sect, a top expert at the Late Stage of the Saint Realm.

He had arrived.

Xu Ruyu's gaze pierced through the crowd, landing on the figure racing toward them in the distance.

Shen Tianxing wore a black Daoist robe and held a long sword, surrounded by Sword Qi and brimming with Killing Intent.

Behind him were hundreds of elite Disciples from the Tianshu Sword Sect, each flying on their swords with a momentum like a rainbow.

And further away, Master Xuanming of the North Pole Ice Soul Palace, the Sect Master of the Tianxuan Sect, the Sect Master of the Tianji Sect, the Sect Master of the Tianquan Sect...

The leaders of various righteous Sects, bringing their respective Disciples, surged in from all directions, surrounding the Tianyan Sect so tightly that not even a drop of water could leak through.

The members of the Hehuan Sect were completely surrounded with no way to escape.

Xu Ruyu stood in place, watching the figures draw closer, his gaze as calm as water.

In his heart, there was only one thought now—

This battle could not be avoided.