Ms. Doctor Divine

Upon hearing Duan Feng's furious outburst, Gu Chaoyan turned her gaze towards the outside, witnessing a scene that left her utterly shocked.

It seemed as though a massive barrier had suddenly enveloped the Haitian Market, its presence clearly visible in the sky.

"At the moment the barrier appeared, there was chaos in the market. People tried to escape, but they couldn't get out, even those with formidable cultivation," the guard reported. They had hastily gathered information and were about to deliver their report when they were apprehended by the hall master, who sought answers.

Gu Chaoyan's suspicions had been confirmed.

They were being trapped within this place.

"Let's go and investigate," Duan Feng urged anxiously.

Gu Chaoyan exchanged glances with Zhou Huaijin and Sword One. The three of them nodded in agreement and followed Duan Feng.

The barrier's endpoint was at the entrance of the market. People outside desperately attempted to enter, only to be forcefully repelled by its power.

Duan Feng took the lead, charging towards the barrier, but he too was swiftly repulsed by the immense spiritual energy.

Dusting himself off, Duan Feng wore a helpless smile. "Something must have happened. The Witches must be involved. The monsters possess great strength but lack intelligence. Only the Witches possess the ability to orchestrate such a scheme."

"…."

"Those who cultivate possess spiritual power, and even the elders of numerous sects are present within the market. The sects will be left without leaders, and those with advanced spiritual power are all trapped here. Those outside the barrier will likely face grave danger. The witches have never shown mercy. Their aim has always been to annihilate the human race, allowing the witches to become the rulers of the entire continent," Duan Feng explained solemnly.

Zhou Huaijin's anxiety was evident as he questioned, "Do you have any ideas?"

The civilians in the Saint Divine Land possessed no cultivation abilities. If the witches were to attack them, none would survive.

They were trapped within the market, with no one to defend the civilians outside.

Those innocent people would undoubtedly suffer.

"The Heaven-Slaying Sword has the power to sever the barrier, allowing those inside to escape," Duan Feng responded.

Having existed for ages, Haitian Market harbored countless secrets known to the market's masters and their assistants. Duan Feng was well-informed.

"However, the Heaven-Slaying Sword is not here. To obtain it, we would have to go to the Yuehua Continent, where the true cultivator families reside. They surpass the Piaomiao Pavilion by far. Only there can we find the Heaven-Slaying Sword. But time is against us, and we possess limited authority tokens," he continued.

"…."

"Besides Mr. Head An Mingxi's authority token, there are two more within the Haitian Market, allowing only a limited number of individuals to travel to the Yuehua Continent," Duan Feng explained in a hushed tone.

"…."

"We need to find someone quickly," Duan Feng emphasized once more.

As Zhou Huaijin lacked spiritual power, he was unable to journey to the Yuehua Continent. Additionally, as Gu Chaoyan's protector, Duan Feng couldn't abandon his master in such dire circumstances.

They had to enlist the help of someone else from the Haitian Market to join them on this mission.

Upon hearing Duan Feng's words, Gu Chaoyan turned to Zhou Huaijin, a questioning look in her eyes.

With only one authority token in her possession, what about Zhou Huaijin?

"I will remain here and await your return," Zhou Huaijin declared.