Chen Lin raced through the dense forest, not daring to pause for even a moment.
If the people of the Qingyun Sect discovered that Triangular Eyes had not returned, they would certainly send someone to investigate. He had to leave as quickly as possible-the farther, the better.
If another Qi Condensation late-stage cultivator intercepted him, he would not be lucky enough to turn the tables and kill his pursuer again.
The old man Triangular Eyes had only given him an opening because he had underestimated him. Had he attacked outright, Chen Lin would have had no chance of winning.
Only after running nearly five li did Chen Lin stop.
He had reached the edge of the dense forest. Ahead lay farmland stretching as far as the eye could see.
Farther away, the terrain dipped.
He could faintly make out a vast expanse of pale water, like an enormous maple leaf fallen upon the earth, its surface shimmering.
This was Maple Leaf Lake.
The Ancient Cultivator Cave Abode was located on the southeastern side of the lake. Although he had never visited it, he had been keeping an eye on it.
He hesitated, considering which route would be safer.
If he went to Pingyang City, he would have to pass through Danjian Slope. It was close to the Ancient Cultivator Cave Abode, and people from the Qingyun Sect were likely stationed there.
He would be better off taking the route across the Duoling River. Crossing a river with his Flight Technique would be easy, and surely he would not be so unlucky as to encounter that flood dragon.
Once he crossed the Duoling River, he would be outside the Qingyun Sect's sphere of influence.
With that thought, Chen Lin took out his map, checked his position, and continued on his way.