C3225 A Scare
The guards Ma Yu had arranged were nearly in place; it was time to depart. Yet, the journey from Myriad Sword Heaven to No-contract Mountain would still require time. Given the distance, it was clear that Ma Yu couldn't outpace the assailants from the Peerless Divine Hall.
Therefore, Bai Yeh needed to buy Ma Yu some time. Moreover, Bai Yeh had to discern the intruders' intentions