In the mountain forest, Tao Shang was moving swiftly with Qi Zhu and Su Lan, along with five bodyguards. They were heading for Red Rock Valley.
Tao Shang had also changed his previous style of dress. He wore Black Gold Dragon Scale Flood Dragon Sword Armor, a piece worth over a thousand Gold Crystals. It could not only defend against blades and sword energy, but also keep poisonous insects from biting through. It kept him warm in winter and cool in summer. The black dragon scales, paired with black-and-gold fittings, exuded a heavy killing intent.
"Your Highness, we've received word that there was a Pre-Heaven Realm battle near West Peak Mountain. They say it was very likely Young Master Fang fighting someone!"
Just then, Qi Zhu hurried forward. In her hand was a palm-sized jade tablet, which she held out as she reported to Tao Shang.
"Stop!"
Tao Shang raised a hand to halt them and said in a low voice, "Bring me the map!"
Su Lan immediately took a hide map from her clothes and spread it out. Tao Shang found West Peak Mountain, then Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain, and drew a line across the map. A smile appeared on his face.
"That's it. Brother Fang is heading for Red Rock Valley!"
Qi Zhu hurriedly said, "Your Highness, then why don't we go wait for Young Master Fang at Red Rock Valley?"
Tao Shang shook his head. His finger traced the map before stopping at a certain place. "We'll go to Red Flame Gorge. He has to pass through there to reach Red Rock Valley!"
Su Lan asked in confusion, "Your Highness, why do you say they'll definitely go through Red Flame Gorge?"
Tao Shang explained, "If Fang Mo were alone, he could cross the Yin Thunder Mountain Range