Snake King Valley

Tang Mu was helpless; their strength was too weak, and they couldn't help Jiang Chen at all.

Besides, Jiang Chen didn't want the two of them to come along. If danger arose, Jiang Chen couldn't guarantee he could save both Tang Mu and the other person.

Nan Feng was at the second level of the Martial Master Realm, but after the recent battle, Jiang Chen felt his combat strength was not inferior to Nan Feng's.

"Brother Jiang, this is our Tang Family's movement martial art, Traceless Steps. It's a third-tier top-grade technique. I'm giving it to you as repayment for saving my life this time," Tang Mu said after some thought, presenting a martial art manual to Jiang Chen.

"Miss," Nan Feng exclaimed in shock upon seeing this.

Movement martial arts were very precious, especially third-tier top-grade ones. They cost fifty thousand spirit stones on the outside.

Tang Mu was actually willing to give Traceless Steps to Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen was also surprised to hear this, not expecting Tang Mu to be so generous as to give him a third-tier top-grade movement martial art.

"Such a valuable movement martial art, isn't it inappropriate?" Jiang Chen asked, though he desperately wanted it.

"Compared to saving my life, what is a martial art? Take it," Tang Mu directly placed the manual into Jiang Chen's hand.

"Then I accept it. Thank you, Miss Tang," Jiang Chen said gratefully.

He hadn't expected that by saving Tang Mu, he would receive a third-tier top-grade movement martial art.

"Be careful when you head to Snake King Valley. If you come to Yunluo City, you can find me at the City Lord's mansion," Tang Mu said.

"Alright," Jiang Chen nodded.

"I'm leaving now. We'll meet again," Jiang Chen's figure flashed, and in a moment, he vanished, moving extremely fast.

"Miss, he's gone," Nan Feng said.

"Yes, I know. Let's go back too. You've worked hard this time," Tang Mu replied.

Nan Feng had protected her throughout this ordeal. When they returned to Yunluo City, she would ensure her father rewarded him.

As for the other guards who had died, their families would also receive compensation.

This whole situation was truly an accident, a stroke of bad luck. Their original intention was to stay in the outer areas and not venture deep inside. They had encountered a beast tide and were forced into this area.

Going any deeper was impossible; it was too dangerous.

Soon, the two of them left the area.

Jiang Chen arrived at a cave. It was relatively safe here, so he began to study Traceless Steps.

After reviewing it, Jiang Chen found that this movement technique was indeed much more powerful than his current Soaring Wave Steps.

Jiang Chen then began to cultivate. After half a day, he had already reached the minor accomplishment stage.

The mastery levels for martial arts were divided into: Beginner, Minor Accomplishment, Major Accomplishment, Perfected, and Transcendent.

Jiang Chen's comprehension of martial arts was extremely high now, making cultivation incredibly easy.

"With Traceless Steps, I have even more confidence entering Snake King Valley," Jiang Chen rejoiced.

A day later, Jiang Chen arrived near Snake King Valley. The surrounding trees were dense, and occasionally, the roars of demonic beasts could be heard from not too far away.

"I wonder what Elder Huo needs the Red Snake Flower for? He wants a hundred stalks," Jiang Chen thought to himself.

However, for the subsequent moves of the Hegemonic Blade Art, Jiang Chen was determined to go through with it.

At this moment, a black bird appeared in the sky.

"Not good, it's a Scouting Bird," Jiang Chen's expression changed upon seeing the black bird in the sky.

Scouting Birds were flying demonic beasts used for reconnaissance. Although not strong, they were very intelligent and could scout and locate targets.

This Scouting Bird spotted Jiang Chen's whereabouts from mid-air and let out a screech.

Jiang Chen had heard that the Bloodfire Mercenary Group used Scouting Birds for reconnaissance.

This Scouting Bird likely belonged to the Bloodfire Mercenary Group.

"We have a signal. The target is to the east," the Bloodfire Mercenary Group received the signal from the Scouting Bird and began heading east.

Jiang Chen also quickened his pace, heading towards Snake King Valley.

"The direction this kid is heading is Snake King Valley?" The Bloodfire Mercenary Group also noticed something was amiss.

Snake King Valley was home to a Fourth-tier Snake King. The Bloodfire Mercenary Group would not easily venture there unless led by one of their Martial Grandmaster Realm powerhouses.

"No matter what, we'll chase after him first. If he really enters Snake King Valley, we'll just wait outside. We don't believe he can stay in Snake King Valley forever."

"Snake King Valley has only one entrance and exit. If he hasn't come out in five days, he's probably dead inside, and we can leave," the Captain of the Bloodfire Mercenary Group declared.

This Captain was named Chen Luo, a Martial Master Realm, Seventh Level expert, and quite formidable.

The Squad Leader from before, Chen Wei, was Chen Luo's younger brother. Both brothers were members of the Bloodfire Mercenary Group.

This mercenary team consisted of about fifty people, chasing after Jiang Chen.

Soon, other teams encountered Jiang Chen. By this time, they had already reached the entrance of Snake King Valley. Snake-type demonic beasts had already appeared in the vicinity, but these beasts were not weak, and they were quickly slain by the group.

"Kid, where else can you run?" Chen Wei roared, and over a dozen mercenaries immediately shot arrows.

"Hmph," Jiang Chen's figure moved, dodging all the attacks. The arrows couldn't hit him at all.

Jiang Chen quickly charged into Snake King Valley and soon disappeared from sight.

"Damn it, he got away, but if we stay here for a few days, I don't believe he won't come out," Chen Wei snorted coldly.

Snake King Valley was home to many snake-like Demonic Beasts, and their strength was considerable. They wouldn't enter easily.

They didn't believe Jiang Chen could survive after entering.

Even if he could get out alive, they would still be waiting for him outside.

Soon, Chen Luo and the others arrived. Upon hearing that Jiang Chen had already entered Snake King Valley, they could only wait outside with a sense of helplessness.

"He killed so many people from our Bloodfire Mercenary Group. We must kill him, or it will be difficult to explain to the Hall Master," Chen Luo said coldly.

"Yes," the mercenaries nodded in agreement.

Thus, they began to assign tasks, taking turns guarding the exit of Snake King Valley.

The others started clearing out the nearby Demonic Beasts.

After Jiang Chen entered Snake King Valley, he encountered many second-tier snake-like Demonic Beasts, but most were only first-tier. Occasionally, he encountered second-tier snake-like Demonic Beasts, but Jiang Chen killed them all.

Jiang Chen's cultivation also surged to Martial Artist Realm, Seventh Level.

Jiang Chen killed many snakes after entering Snake King Valley, attracting the attention of some more powerful snake-like Demonic Beasts within the valley.

Jiang Chen noticed movement behind him. He turned around and saw three giant snakes, about ten meters long, rapidly charging towards him.

These were Third-tier Giant Snakes.

"Not good," Jiang Chen's expression changed. He activated Traceless Steps and ran forward quickly.

The three giant snakes pursued relentlessly, breaking many small trees in their path.

"Snake King Valley is indeed dangerous. How long have I been here? Three Third-tier Giant Snakes are already chasing me," Jiang Chen cursed.

Soon, there was no path ahead. Jiang Chen had no choice but to turn and fight. He didn't know if he could defeat three Third-tier Giant Snakes with his current strength.