The show of strength by Shen Ruyan undeniably disrupted the formation of the Ghost Hall cultivators, making them unwilling to let go of the credit they believed they had at hand, thus they hastily pursued her.
However, Shen Ruyan had more than just escape in mind.
After feinting once to mislead all the cultivators, Shen Ruyan transformed into a bolt of lightning and flew towards the location where the power of thunder and lightning had previously hidden itself.
Her intent was not to flee; the earlier diversion was merely a deceptive tactic she had crafted.
The Ghost Hall cultivators, deceived by her act, unwittingly bolstered their confidence, thinking they had her cornered and relentlessly pursued her.
Under Shen Ruyan's lead, the sounds of thunder in the void became more frequent and powerful.
However, unbeknownst to the Ghost Hall cultivators due to Shen Ruyan's deliberate concealment, they remained unaware of the true danger.