# Chapter 1302: Great Capture Technique
Zhu Qingyi had fought against both Zhang Ruochen and Qing Mo before, and she was very clear about their true strength. Without the protection of the formation, she could suppress them with just one hand.
Therefore, Zhu Qingyi appeared quite magnanimous, directly releasing the two female saints.
"Clatter!"
The two female saints dragged their chains as they walked past Zhang Ruochen, both showing expressions of gratitude on their faces.
The thunder and fire power surging from the chains binding them made it impossible for them to even self-detonate their sacred sources. If not for this person, their fate would certainly have been miserable.
After the two female saints entered the space maze formation, Zhang Ruochen said something in a low voice to Qing Mo.
Immediately, Qing Mo followed Zhang Ruochen's instructions, entered the space maze formation, and brought out the Blood Saint who had reached the Thorough Ground Realm.
Just as Qing Mo and that Thorough Ground Realm Blood Saint stepped out of the space maze formation, Miefeng Blood Saint and Zhu Qingyi acted simultaneously, attacking Qing Mo and Zhang Ruochen respectively with lightning speed.
"This saint has never tasted the blood of a spiritual power saint before. Today, let me first sample your flavor."
"Opposing the Undying Blood Clan comes with a price."
One must know that both of them were at the peak of the Heaven Connection Realm. With just a movement of their bodies, two waves of mountain-toppling, sea-overturning power fluctuations surged forth.
Zhang Ruochen and Qing Mo stood before them like two ants, as if their life, death, and fate were already under their control.
"Not good, the Undying Blood Clan saints are too despicable, they indeed went back on their word."
Canglan Martial Saint, standing in the Daoist temple, sensed something was wrong. Her eyes darkened, feeling that Zhang Ruochen had been too careless and would certainly meet with misfortune. So, she activated her movement technique and rushed into the space maze formation, preparing to charge out and rescue him.
Outside the space maze formation, Zhang Ruochen watched Zhu Qingyi rapidly attacking him but showed no fear. He merely took a step back, crossing ten zhang of distance, and retreated back into the space maze formation.
Zhu Qingyi's attack didn't even touch the corner of Zhang Ruochen's robe.
"How is this possible?"
Zhu Qingyi was momentarily stunned.
How could a spiritual power saint be faster than her? Ten zhang was a short distance, but it still required some time to retreat.
Yet that human spiritual power saint seemed to have used the technique of "shrinking the ground into an inch," instantly retreating back into the space maze formation.
At the other end, Qing Mo was also quite decisive. She struck the Thorough Ground Realm Blood Saint's back with her palm, using him as a shield to block Miefeng Blood Saint's attack.
Then, her pair of snow-white little hands simultaneously struck forward, unleashing a large expanse of Immeasurable Sacred Flame, turning the open ground outside the Daoist temple into a sea of fire.
Immeasurable Sacred Flame could burn sacred realm beings to death. Who would dare touch it?
"A little girl can actually control Immeasurable Sacred Flame? What background does she have?"
"Can't touch Immeasurable Sacred Flame, retreat immediately."
The Undying Blood Clan Blood Saints were all greatly alarmed and quickly activated their movement techniques, rapidly retreating backward. Some powerful Blood Saints did not retreat but instead struck out with Thousand-Mark Sacred Artifacts, forming protective light to block the flames of the Immeasurable Sacred Flame.
A black evil aura surged from Zhu Qingyi's body, turning into a black cloud that actually managed to block the Immeasurable Sacred Flame.
Just then, she noticed Zhang Ruochen standing within the formation, his hands joined together forming hand seals, striking toward the direction of the other two female saints.
"Great Capture Technique."
After Zhang Ruochen shouted out, he grabbed forward with both hands, and immediately a storm of spiritual power surged outward.
A Thorough Ground Realm Blood Saint from the Demon Heaven Tribe held a skull long sword in both hands, activating the power within the sword to condense a phantom of white bones, currently blocking the flames of the Immeasurable Sacred Flame.
While protecting himself, he was also guarding the two female saints.
The remaining two female saints stood timidly within the center of dozens of white bone phantoms. They had not been chosen, not becoming the subjects of exchange, and could only despairingly await their unknown fate.
"Whoosh——"
Suddenly, that Thorough Ground Realm Blood Saint holding the skull long sword and the two female saints felt a dizzying spin. The next moment, the three of them appeared within the space maze formation.
Joy appeared in the hearts of the two female saints as they quickly rushed toward Zhang Ruochen in the formation.
That Thorough Ground Realm Blood Saint's face changed dramatically. He quickly grabbed his skull long sword, dragging out a long sword aura, and slashed at the two female saints, roaring: "Don't you dare escape!"
Zhang Ruochen pointed his finger forward, and immediately the spatial structure within the space maze formation changed. The sword strike that the Thorough Ground Realm Blood Saint had slashed instead cut into his own body, leaving a long bloody gash.
"Once you enter the formation, you'd better behave. Don't act rashly," Zhang Ruochen said to him in a warning tone.
That Thorough Ground Realm Blood Saint knelt on one knee, gnashing his teeth in hatred, but ultimately dared not act recklessly. He sat cross-legged on the ground, healing his wounds while contemplating how to break the formation.
In an instant, the situation reversed.
All four female saints had been rescued, while the Undying Blood Clan was thrown into disarray, and still had one Thorough Ground Realm Blood Saint trapped within the space maze formation.
Outside the Daoist temple, all the Blood Saints were burning with rage, letting out long howls.
Miefeng Blood Saint was the most furious. He spat out a violent storm from his mouth, blowing away all the Immeasurable Sacred Flame, then roared: "Who exactly are you? How can you have such extraordinary means?"
Zhu Qingyi also muttered to herself, "Great Capture Technique."
The Great Capture Technique that the human spiritual power saint had just used left even the four Heaven Connection Blood Generals somewhat shocked.
After calculation, they found that even with their powerful cultivation, encountering an attack from the Great Capture Technique would give them quite a headache, with no absolute certainty of dodging it.
The so-called Great Capture Technique was just a random name Zhang Ruochen had shouted out to deliberately confuse them. In reality, it was spatial power.
By distorting space, he pulled people and objects from a distance to another position.
The reason the Undying Blood Clan saints hadn't detected the spatial fluctuations was not only because Zhang Ruochen's spatial mastery had reached an even deeper level, but also because he had used spiritual power to conceal it.
Only spiritual power saints could detect Zhang Ruochen's little tricks.
Zhang Ruochen smiled at the Blood Saints outside the Daoist temple, then formed hand seals with both hands, looking as if he was about to use the Great Capture Technique again.
Including Zhu Qingyi and Miefeng Blood Saint, all the Blood Saints retreated backward, putting a long distance between themselves and the Daoist temple.
"Why are you all so scared? Actually, we can continue to discuss another transaction."
Zhang Ruochen put his hands back into his sleeves, glanced at the Thorough Ground Realm Blood Saint trapped in the space maze formation, and added: "As long as you bring out treasures that move my heart, I'll let him go."
"You're asking for death."
Miefeng Blood Saint was so angry that smoke rose from the top of his head, revealing his sharp teeth, wishing he could devour Zhang Ruochen alive.
"No rush, I'll give you time to consider."
Zhang Ruochen led the four female saints into the Daoist temple.
"Thank you, sir, for saving our lives."
The four female saints were all crying tears of joy, feeling as if they had returned from hell to the mortal world. They all bowed to Zhang Ruochen, regarding him as their benefactor.
"Sir, you're truly amazing. The four Heaven Connection Blood Generals were all toyed with in the palm of your hand. If this battle spreads, it will surely make your name shake the Northern Domain."
Saintess Liuli gently bit her red lips, her eyes flickering, her snow-white face full of admiration, as if she had turned into a love-struck little girl, without any of the proud bearing of a saint.
Saintess Yuansu's expression was similar to hers.
As female officials by the Empress's side, they had seen many world-shaking peerless powerhouses, but those people only made them feel awe and fear, not daring to approach, feeling great pressure standing before them.
However, their feelings toward Zhang Ruochen were completely different. Not only did they have admiration in their hearts, but they also wanted to get closer to him.
The only one who could still maintain her rationality was Canglan Martial Saint.
Canglan Martial Saint's beautiful, star-like eyes had been observing Zhang Ruochen the entire time. She said coldly: "Weren't you seriously injured and unable to fight?"
Zhang Ruochen coughed twice, showing a tired expression, and said: "Forced by circumstances, I had no choice but to act. You all should focus on healing your injuries. Only when you're fully recovered can we fight our way out. Hiding here forever isn't a solution. Who knows when the Undying Blood Clan might figure out how to break the formation."
Then, Zhang Ruochen had Qing Mo support him as they walked toward a broken hall to rest.
But Canglan Martial Saint had no intention of letting Zhang Ruochen off so easily. With a movement, she blocked their path and said: "A powerhouse like you couldn't possibly be unknown in the Kunlun Realm. Who exactly are you? Why do you use spiritual power to conceal your true appearance? What are you hiding?"
The six female saints all felt somewhat awkward, thinking that Martial Saint's approach was inappropriate.
After all, that sir had just risked his life to save them, and now to interrogate him about his identity—wouldn't that be too rude?
Zhang Ruochen stared at Canglan Martial Saint's peerlessly beautiful face up close. Her features were very delicate, her skin like ice jade, with no visible pores. Even without touching, one could sense its fineness and smoothness.
"I'm not hiding anything. I just feel that we're all chance acquaintances, a casual friendship. There's no need to tell you my true identity."
Zhang Ruochen's tone had already become somewhat impolite.
Canglan Martial Saint could also see that the other party was somewhat displeased. She slightly furrowed her brow but ultimately suppressed her curiosity and didn't continue pressing, afraid that her strong personality would completely offend him.
However, she had developed considerable interest in Zhang Ruochen, feeling that he must have a significant background, and decided to find another way to probe his identity later.
Outside the Daoist temple, the Undying Blood Clan Blood Saints took turns attacking the space maze formation, blasting the entire mountain peak dozens of meters downward, but they still couldn't break through the formation.
Miefeng Blood Saint put pressure on the Thorough Ground Realm Blood Saint trapped in the space maze formation. In the end, that Thorough Ground Realm Blood Saint had no choice but to yield, kneeling on the ground and bowing toward the north.
"Blood General, you must treat my clan well."
That Thorough Ground Realm Blood Saint's eyes showed determination, pain, and reluctance. Then, he self-detonated his sacred source, his sacred body splitting into pieces, and a terrifying destructive force swept outward.
With a thunderous roar, the entire mountain shook violently.
The space maze formation shattered, and even the Daoist temple suffered the impact, becoming even more broken.
What was surprising was that the Daoist temple was not completely destroyed. It seemed to be protected by an invisible force. Even the destructive power generated by a Thorough Ground Realm saint's self-detonation could not shake its foundation.