Lu Yuan had long received instructions from the Second Prince, instructing him to ally with others and deal a heavy blow to Su Han. Even if they couldn't kill him, they were to inflict serious injuries that would prevent his participation in the upcoming Sword Dao Conference.
Originally, Lu Yuan had other plans. He didn't believe Su Han would come to the Haoran Sect, as its strength was formidable. Without a Protector, Su Han would find the sect too tough a nut to crack. Only when he discovered Su Han heading straight for the Haoran Sect did he urgently summon Sword Master Tao Ming and two others, waiting specifically for Su Han's arrival.
