The palace was silent, the secret passage was silent, as if the scene had frozen in time.
Han Shizhong and Liang Hongyu exchanged glances, tightened their grip on each other's palms, both feeling the surge of excitement within.
Zhang Xian was injured.
Yue Fei made his move.
Instead of saving Zhang Xian, he advanced by retreating and in an instant, appeared in front of Cui Niannu, subduing her!
The tip of the Dripping Spring Dragon Spear gleamed coldly, illuminating Cui Niannu's face in stark whiteness.
He could tell—apart from the elderly woman on the platform, Cui Niannu was undoubtedly one of the key figures here.
The group of women sharply drew their swords again, encircling Yue Fei.
The elderly woman on the platform abruptly stood up and shouted, "Yue Fei, what are you doing?" Except for her initial reaction to the anomaly with the statue, she had maintained a cold demeanor the whole time, only now revealing a trace of concern.
