Since Chen Tang had consecutively defeated seven Earth Ranking experts, a night passed, and no one came looking for trouble again.

For the past few days, all three of them have been tense and exhausted in mind and body.

Although Chen Tang had strong internal organs and enduring stamina, fighting seven Earth Ranking experts was greatly exhausting, and it was a rare opportunity to have a proper rest.

The next day.

The three of them opened their eyes, having recovered a lot of energy, feeling greatly invigorated.

It had been two days since they split into two groups with Song Wu and the others.

This meant that even if Shen Zhiyuan’s identity was exposed, it wouldn’t be a problem.

Even if the Drunken Immortal Tower wanted to chase them, they might not catch up.

Watching Chen Tang fight solo against Earth Ranking experts, Shen Zhiyuan wanted to help but was worried about exposing his identity, which would alert the Drunken Immortal Tower, so he restrained himself.

From today onwards, he could fight side by side with Chen Tang!

The three of them tidied themselves and continued their journey.

"We finally made it through."

Su Li said, "I just wonder where Master and the others have reached and if they are doing well."

Shen Zhiyuan comforted her, "Miss Su, don’t worry too much. Old Song is very resourceful and will definitely deliver Elder Mo safely to the destination."

Su Li said, "Luckily, Brother Chen stepped in and held them off for two days; otherwise, we would have been exposed long ago."

"Just fortunate."

Chen Tang said, "The people causing trouble, although they were well-known experts on the Earth Ranking, were still only Third Grade. If a true Innate Expert showed up, I wouldn’t have been able to hold them off."

"An Innate Expert is unlikely."

Shen Zhiyuan said, "No matter what, the Drunken Immortal Tower is part of the Jianghu, and every Innate Expert is renowned. If they dealt with the Opening Acupoints Realm, they would be ridiculed by the Jianghu and would not be able to keep their reputation."

It would be like a grown man being violent against a seven or eight-year-old child, which is bullying the weak and employing strength to crush the weak, looked down upon in the Jianghu.

Unless this person doesn’t care about face and doesn’t plan to mix in the Jianghu anymore.

Shen Zhiyuan continued, "In reality, those Earth Ranking experts are veterans in the Jianghu, and facing you is already bullying the weak. So after they were defeated, some, although not heavily injured, did not come back to trouble us again."

Chen Tang nodded.

The people of Nanxia’s Jianghu, regardless of their situation, still maintained some dignity, not resorting to every kind of despicable act.

If those Earth Ranking experts truly had no regard for face and teamed up to attack him, even with three heads and six arms, he couldn’t have held out until now.

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Yunhai County.

After this county, heading thirty miles east along the official road, they would almost enter the Wu State.

The three of them hurried along, carrying little food.

Their horses were also famished, appearing listless, making Yunhai County a good place for a rest.

As soon as they entered Yunhai County, Chen Tang sensed something was off.

People bustled in the commandery city, the shops on both sides of the street were busy doing business, making it seem very lively.

However, within this lively atmosphere was a faint hint of oppression.

At a nearby noodle stall, a few tables were already full of diners.

Many diners had already finished their bowls of noodles but did not leave.

Among them was a tall, rough-handed man in a gray robe, loudly slurping noodles, sweating profusely, thoroughly enjoying himself.

In front of his table, eight bowls were stacked, and he was about to finish the ninth bowl.

"Turn around, leave this place."

Chen Tang said softly.

Su Li felt a chill in her heart.

Shen Zhiyuan was not surprised.

He too had noticed that since they entered the city, it seemed like someone was watching them.

The group of diners at the roadside noodle stall appeared to be unrelated to each other, yet they revealed some issues.

That gray-robed man’s enormous appetite drew no surprise from the surrounding diners.

No one even gave him a glance.

Only the stall owner appeared nervous, sweating profusely, perhaps from fatigue or due to other reasons.

Chen Tang and the others turned their horses around, preparing to leave Yunhai County.

"Is Beiqian’s Lion-Tiger Arhat, Demon Blade Chen Tang, leaving?"

At that moment, from not far away, a gloomy voice was heard.

The gray-robed man licked his lips, pulled up his robe, wiped the grease from his mouth with a casual motion, and kicked over the table, shattering all the empty bowls on it!

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The sound of breaking bowls seemed to be a signal for action.

Windows on both sides of the street suddenly opened, revealing several figures who shot dark shadows toward Chen Tang and his companions.

These dark shadows quickly expanded in mid-air into massive fishing nets.

Each net’s mesh was glinting with cold light, barbed with hooks.

Once caught, the barbs could easily pierce through a Martial Artist’s flesh, making escape impossible.

"Celestial Net!"

Shen Zhiyuan exclaimed, "Great Xia Imperial Guard?"

This special net could only be crafted and controlled by the Great Xia Imperial Guard.

Buzz!

The Autumn Water Sword was drawn.

Chen Tang, holding the sword, leaped from his horse, stirring multiple sword shadows with the blade against the descending Celestial Net.

In the blink of an eye, a large hole was ripped in the Celestial Net by the Autumn Water Sword.

The three of them took the opportunity to break free.

"Split up and go!"

Chen Tang shouted lowly, darting away in one direction.

Upon hearing the gray-robed man call out his name from Beiqian, Chen Tang knew they were coming after him.

Being in the spotlight meant being under numerous watchful eyes, and his identity couldn’t be a secret.

If Xia Daozi was smart, he would surely link Xia Yuanxian’s death to him.

The Imperial Guards who had just shot the Celestial Nets leaped down from buildings, and judging by their stance, they were all equipped with Inner Qi.

Their intentions were hostile.

The gray-robed man, who had yet to act, felt particularly dangerous!

"Kill!"

A shout erupted from around them.

Numerous giant crossbow arrows shot from both sides of the street, enveloping Chen Tang and his companions.

In this life-and-death crisis, Shen Zhiyuan dared not conceal himself anymore. He threw down Mo Ming’s medical box and drew the long sword hidden beneath the saddle, slashing at the incoming arrows.

Thunk!

Shen Zhiyuan was jolted all over, and the Treasure Sword nearly slipped from his grasp.

Seeing this, Su Li didn’t dare to confront them head-on, putting all her effort into dodging.

Chen Tang employed ghost-like body techniques, leaping onto the arrows, using their force to escape outward.

Their opponents had come well-prepared, and even if the three of them joined forces, it would likely end badly.

Since they were after him, as long as he wasn’t with Shen Zhiyuan and Su Li, the pressure they faced would lessen significantly, giving them a better chance to escape successfully.

"Hmph!"

A figure suddenly rushed in from the side, holding a Treasure Sword, intending to knock Chen Tang off the arrows with a stab.

Whoosh!

The flash of a blade.

Before the figure could grasp what happened, Chen Tang had already brushed past him.

He only felt a chill in his throat, and then his life force quickly dissipated. He clutched his throat, silently collapsing into a pool of blood.