Tang Mu

The Azure Sea Bow was something Jiang Chen had bought from a shop for twelve thousand spirit stones to improve his strength. It had cost him most of his fortune.

Next, Jiang Chen drew an arrow and loosed it. The fine-iron arrow instantly struck one of the Bloodfire Mercenaries in the back.

"Ah..." The mercenary let out a miserable cry.

This immediately alerted the other two mercenaries.

"Not good, we're under attack." The two instantly grew vigilant. At that moment, two arrows shot toward them.

"Puff, puff."

The other two were struck by arrows as well, and they likewise let out miserable cries.

Seeing that he had shot down all three men, Jiang Chen immediately charged out, long saber in hand, and slashed directly at them.

The three men also saw Jiang Chen and cried out in shock, "It's him—the target we were looking for!"

A flash of saber light swept past, and the three were killed by Jiang Chen. Even before being struck by the arrows, they had not been his match, let alone now that they were wounded. Jiang Chen cut them down without difficulty.

The blood essence within the three men was instantly devoured by Jiang Chen. Just as he was about to take their possessions, several mercenaries charged over.

There were other mercenaries nearby as well.

"The target is here!" A mercenary spotted Jiang Chen and shouted.

Jiang Chen's expression changed. He did not even bother taking the enemies' spoils. Activating Soaring Wave Steps, he quickly left the area.

The others tried to give chase, but by the time they reached Jiang Chen's original position, he had long since vanished.

Before long, a Martial Master Realm, Second Level mercenary arrived.

"Captain, three of us are dead, and the target escaped," a mercenary reported.

"Useless. Truly useless. We've lost three more men and still let him get away." Captain Chen Wei spoke coldly.

The other mercenaries did not dare say a word. Chen Wei was furious at the moment.

"Keep searching. But everyone, be careful. The other side has a bow and can attack from a distance," Chen Wei ordered.

"Yes, Captain." The other mercenaries resumed searching for Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen's actions enraged the Bloodfire Mercenary Group even further. However, for the sake of safety, the mercenaries now moved in groups of ten instead of groups of three, worried that Jiang Chen would ambush them again.

Jiang Chen's strength had exceeded their expectations.

After killing the three mercenaries, Jiang Chen took a detour and continued toward Snake King Valley.

"Roar..." On the way, Jiang Chen suddenly heard an enraged demonic beast's roar.

"What's going on?" Driven by curiosity, Jiang Chen crept toward the sound.

At that moment, a group was being watched by twelve Green Demonic Wolves. Among them was a sixteen- or seventeen-year-old girl and six guards.

The Guard Team captain was an expert at the Martial Master Realm, Second Level, while all the other guards were Martial Artists.

However, the Green Demonic Wolves had two Third-tier Green Demonic Wolves among them—two wolf kings.

Tang Mu had never imagined that their group would actually encounter a pack of Green Demonic Wolves.

Of the fifteen people in the group, only seven remained. Even the Guard Team captain was wounded after battling the two Green Demonic Wolf Kings with all his might.

Eight Martial Artist Realm guards had died, and the remaining guards were all carrying injuries to some degree.

Their side was now at an absolute disadvantage.

"Miss, in a moment, the few of us will hold back the Green Demonic Wolves. Take the opportunity to escape," the Guard Team captain said.

"If anything happens to us, Miss, please take good care of our families."

Tang Mu was from the Tang Family of Yunluo City's city lord manor.

This time, she had brought the group into the Great Desolate Mountain Range to hunt demonic beasts and gain combat experience.

At first, they had stayed on the outskirts, where it was relatively safe. Later, they encountered a beast tide and were forced deeper into the mountains. After arriving here, they ran into the pack of Green Demonic Wolves.

They had truly been unlucky to the extreme.

"Be careful," Tang Mu said sorrowfully.

So many guards had died, and her heart was filled with grief. Now, these guards were staying behind to cover her retreat, all to win her a sliver of hope for survival.

At the signal of the two wolf kings, the Green Demonic Wolves swiftly pounced toward Tang Mu and the others.

"Miss, run!" the guards shouted before charging at the Green Demonic Wolves.

The Guard Team captain also attacked the two Third-tier Green Demonic Wolf Kings.

Soon, the remaining Martial Artist Realm guards were pounced upon and slaughtered by the Green Demonic Wolves.

The wolves then fixed their eyes on Tang Mu, who was fleeing, and rapidly charged after her.

Tang Mu was only at the Martial Artist Realm, Sixth Level. Although her cultivation was decent and she could put up a fight against one Green Demonic Wolf, she had no chance against several of them attacking at once.

"Water Cloud Swordplay." Seeing the Green Demonic Wolves charging at her, Tang Mu had no choice but to fight.

With several sword techniques, she forced one Green Demonic Wolf back. However, the other Green Demonic Wolves rushed in, and one sent her flying with a swipe of its paw.

After Tang Mu hit the ground, she let out a cry of alarm. Several other Green Demonic Wolves quickly pounced at her, intending to tear her to pieces.

Despair flashed through Tang Mu's eyes. Just then, several arrows shot over and struck the Green Demonic Wolves that were leaping at her.

"Roar..." After being hit by the arrows, the Green Demonic Wolves immediately collapsed.

At that moment, a figure swiftly swept over.

"Hegemonic Blade Art." In an instant, several flashes of saber light streaked past. The Green Demonic Wolves that had been struck by arrows fell one after another, long wounds opening across their bodies.

A Fifth-tier martial skill was indeed formidable. Although Jiang Chen had only learned the first five forms, Hegemonic Blade Art was domineering and fierce, its movements tricky and unpredictable, making it impossible to guard against.

Tang Mu saw only a young man about her age, holding a long saber and looking heroic and extraordinary.

"Thank you," Tang Mu said gratefully.

"It's not over yet. There are other Green Demonic Wolves. Hide to the side first," Jiang Chen said flatly.

Then he charged at the other Green Demonic Wolves.

When the other Green Demonic Wolves saw Jiang Chen appear, they also roared and charged at him.

"Puff..." The long saber cleaved into the Green Demonic Wolves' flesh, killing the remaining Second-tier Green Demonic Wolves with crisp, clean movements.

Tang Mu was stunned. Jiang Chen's aura was only at the Martial Artist Realm, Fifth Level—one minor level below hers. How could his combat strength be so powerful?

Tang Mu had struggled just to deal with one Second-tier Green Demonic Wolf, but before Jiang Chen, handling these Green Demonic Wolves was as easy as chopping vegetables.

Jiang Chen's saber techniques in particular were practically divine. These Green Demonic Wolves had no way to escape his saber art.

Just then, a figure was sent flying. It was the Guard Team captain, Nan Feng.

Fighting two enemies at once, he was completely outmatched. He could only engage them in a drawn-out struggle to buy time. But how could two Third-tier wolf kings be pushovers?

Attacking from both sides, they instantly forced Nan Feng into a desperate situation. Then one of the wolf kings struck him and sent him flying.

Nan Feng hit the ground and could not help spitting out a mouthful of blood, his aura plummeting.

Taking advantage of Nan Feng's grievous injuries, the Green Demonic Wolf Kings moved in to finish him. Just then, two arrows shot toward the two wolf kings respectively.

The two wolf kings reacted swiftly and dodged in an instant, retreating some distance.

Nan Feng turned his head and saw a young man not far away, holding a short bow and aiming toward the Green Demonic Wolf Kings. It seemed the two arrows just now had been fired by this young man.