The five male disciples who patrolled the night were clearly well-trained; they coordinated perfectly and instantly formed a sword formation.

Within the sword formation, five longswords gleamed with a cold light, like five venomous snakes, attacking Zhao Ziyi from different directions.

These five people didn't intend to use sword energy for ranged attacks, but rather to engage in close-quarters combat to maximize the power of the challenge.

Zhao Ziyi dodged left and right, trying to withstand the dense attacks.

"Hmph, you think you can escape from our sword formation? You're dreaming!"

The leading male disciple sneered, and with a wave of his longsword, the power of the sword formation instantly increased.

This man was already an inner disciple of the Dragon Abyss Sword Sect, and his cultivation level was at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

Although the other male disciples were not as skilled as him, their sword formations were powerful enough to trap even a peak Foundation Establishment expert.

Zhao Ziyi felt the pressure increase dramatically. She felt like a bird trapped in a cage, unable to break free from the sword formation no matter how hard she struggled.

Under the attack of the sword formation, Zhao Ziyi gradually became overwhelmed.

"I am the last disciple of Elder Sword Maniac, how dare you arrest me?"

Seeing that the situation was not going well, Zhao Ziyi immediately resorted to threats.

“Zhao Ziyi, if Elder Jianchi really sent you out on a mission, he would have given you a pass, but you can’t produce one.”

The leading male disciple sneered, "I think you're trying to escape from the Dragon Abyss Sword Sect. If your master finds out about this, he will definitely order you to be arrested and locked in the dungeon."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ziyi was speechless, because she knew that it was completely impossible to intimidate these male disciples.

The sword formation of these male disciples became increasingly fierce, and Zhao Ziyi's true energy was being consumed faster and faster, causing her movements to become sluggish.

In a moment of carelessness, her arm was slashed by a long sword, and blood instantly stained her sleeve.

She gritted her teeth, enduring the pain, and continued to deal with the five male disciples.

"Stop struggling in vain, just surrender obediently!"

The leading male disciple shouted loudly.

Zhao Ziyi was filled with resentment. She was unwilling to be captured like this, and unwilling to give up her escape plan.

But reality was so cruel that she no longer had the strength to resist.

Soon, she was stabbed in the leg, bleeding profusely, and it became difficult for her to move.

Ultimately, Zhao Ziyi was completely subdued by the overwhelming power of the sword formation.

Five male disciples rushed forward and tied her up tightly.

This is a specially made rope that is impossible to break free from under the divine sense realm.

Looking at the five smug male disciples in front of her, Zhao Ziyi felt a surge of despair and anger.

She knew that her escape was over, and she didn't know what fate awaited her.

"Take her back and hand her over to the higher-ups for further action."

At the command of the leading male disciple, five male disciples escorted Zhao Ziyi toward Sword Maniac Peak.

Zhao Ziyi staggered, staring blankly ahead, her mind a complete blank.

The snow continued to fall heavily, as if trying to bury all her hopes in the cold, snowy night.

After arriving at Sword Maniac Peak, Yue Feng, the second disciple of Sword Maniac Elder, appeared once again.

"Senior Brother Yue Feng!"

Upon seeing this, the leading male disciple quickly stepped forward and said, "Zhao Ziyi is an ignorant woman who dared to try to escape from the Dragon Abyss Sword Sect. Fortunately, we were alert and caught her red-handed. What do you think we should do about this?"

Yue Feng nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone with a gentle yet authoritative look, and said softly, "My master has already made proper arrangements for this matter. You have all worked hard."

"Senior Brother Yue, then we won't bother you any longer. We'll take our leave now."

Upon hearing this, the five male disciples exchanged glances, then bowed respectfully before quickly turning and leaving.

Zhao Ziyi, bound like a rice dumpling, was left standing alone in the same spot.

At this moment, Zhao Ziyi's hair was scattered messily on both sides of her face, her originally fair face was flushed red with anger, and her eyes were full of resentment and unwillingness.

Seeing that Yue Feng did not speak immediately, she could not suppress her anger and spoke first: "Second Senior Brother, why did you let these people capture me? In this Dragon Abyss Sword Sect, am I like a slave who can be driven around at will, without even a little freedom?"

Her sharp, razor-sharp eyes stared directly at Yue Feng, as if trying to see right through him.

At this moment, a suspicion even welled up in her heart. She wondered to herself if her master, Elder Sword Maniac, was being so harsh on her because Gentleman Sword Yue Feng had spoken ill of her behind her back and was deliberately targeting her.

Yue Feng frowned slightly, then slowly said, "Aren't you aware of the sect's recent decree? Just a few days ago, I personally conveyed it to you: during this period, no one may leave the Dragon Abyss Sword Sect without a sect token. Not to mention you, even your master needs a token to leave the sect. What exactly are you trying to do by sneaking away from the sect like this?"

Zhao Ziyi bit her lip, a resolute glint in her eyes, and said loudly, "I have been cultivating diligently in this Dragon Abyss Sword Sect every day, but I have never received any guidance from my master. I have long since given up all hope for this place, which is why I want to leave."

Yue Feng sighed softly, a hint of regret in his eyes, and said, "If you really want to leave, you must first follow the sect's rules and leave the Dragon Abyss Sword Sect. Leaving secretly like this is an act of treason. Master has already given orders to confine you for three days as punishment. After that, you will be demoted to an outer disciple and sent to the herb field to cultivate medicinal herbs for a month to observe the effects."

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