Xiao Wanjian said, "He Wentian is deep-minded, disappearing early on. He must have realized his tracks were exposed, fearing we'd take action to capture him, thus secretly taking his leave. If we now retrace our steps, we will certainly fall into his ambush."
Wang Zongzheng said in a serious tone, "Although the disciples are uninjured, there are merely a few hundred of them. If He Wentian uses the terrain to his advantage, laying out his troops and setting ambushes at key locations in advance, breaking through will be extremely difficult."
The elders of the Sword Sect fell silent, confronted once more with a formidable setup ahead. Duan Yixin said, "Without the bell's influence, although our Sword Sect disciples are few in number, why would we fear He Wentian? It's not just He Wentian; even that... that lady and that young man need not be feared."
