David, Susan, and Amanda walked together with a small escort of five fanboys. They learned that the rest of Susan's guards were systematically hunted down in their absence, and out of the original twenty only thirteen remained alive, of which four were heavily wounded and unable to accompany the trio, and four others still didn't hear the news of their return.
None chose to cut ties with Susan, showcasing the power and influence of being near a powerful seductress. With her breakthrough to the fourth stage, she planned to recruit those who stood at the pinnacle of the outer sect, the Core Formation cultivators.
"Be careful, Vassil and Rick have become so bold they attack even outside the lawless zone," a young boy named Orman warned them. His back was covered with cold sweat out of fear, but he felt compelled to follow the woman he admired. He'd never hide behind while she went out to the front line.