"Where do you think you're going!"
Black-and-gold lightning exploded across the only path out.
Killing intent surged straight for their faces, aiming for Shen Tang's vital points.
No, he was after Tan Ting. After just two exchanges, he'd already determined that Tan Ting's rescuer was a formidable opponent, one he couldn't beat. He had only one choice now: make the most of Tan Ting! Tan Ting was the rescuer's greatest weakness!
With a Leopard Martial Artist blocking the way ahead and pursuers loosing arrows from behind, Shen Tang also had to protect Tan Ting and avoid damaging the mountain. With so many factors piling up, her hands were tied in every direction. Even with her peerless footwork, there was nowhere to dodge. She flicked her wrist, and the silver-white whip instantly softened like flowing water. It looked like pliant cloth, but was tougher than a heavy shield, deflecting a dense rain of arrows.
"Still coming? You coward!"
Shen Tang had to divide her attention to block the arrows, leaving her vulnerable to the Leopard Martial Artist.
He seized his chance and slipped like water through a sharp, cunning angle into a gap in the "cloth," his claws swiping toward Tan Ting. Before he could land the blow, Shen Tang lashed out with a kick. Unfortunately, she missed his vitals, and he dodged.
"Coward?"
The Leopard Martial Artist let out a hoarse, echoing chuckle.
"Tan Mengyuan went out and actually managed to make friends with someone halfway decent?" The meaning behind his mockery drained the color from Tan Ting's face. The Leopard Martial Artist crouched in the shadows, killing intent flashing in his eyes. "I almost regret keeping such a close watch on you. I should've let you get clever for once, so you could taste what it's like to fall