Once the scouts of the Shadow Necromancer Sect had made their escape, the figure that had been observing them finally emerged from the shadow of a tall, jagged rock formation. It was the same woman who had led the pursuit earlier - Marla, a Core disciple of the main Battle Maiden Sect known for her knowledge of Formations
Her eyes sparkled with amusement as she watched the scouts vanish into the distance, a sly smile playing upon her lips. "Oh, they fell for it. It's almost too easy," she murmured to herself, her voice as cold as the wind blowing through the mountain range.
Back at the Battle Maiden Sect, Marla reported the incident to Aelina.
"And they did not notice the secondary formation?" Aelina questioned, a faint smile playing on her lips as she turned her gaze towards the map of their territory.
