Ever since the four black-clad men had appeared, only a single exchange had taken place.
Yet Jiang Wang, who had manifested the Sword Immortal form and unleashed the peak sword of River Viewing Terrace, was already wounded after just one encounter!
These were four Outer Tower cultivators of Supernatural Power, rigorously trained elites from the military.
Although Jiang Wang had only just enjoyed several rare days of peace, he had not let down his guard because of it. He had still responded in his best state.
But in this ambush designed specifically for him, the planners had clearly investigated his strength in detail.
The four executors had also been exceptionally targeted in battle.
In one exchange, his sword had achieved nothing, while he himself had suffered three wounds!
Had the four not intended to capture him alive, it would likely have been far worse.
"As expected of the Number One Inner Palace of the World. To still force me back under such circumstances is enough for you to be proud of. But..." The black-clad leader's gaze was cold as he charged again with saber raised. "Even your strongest sword was futile, Jiang Wang! Will you not surrender without a fight?!"
Jiang Wang was now surrounded on all sides.
The black-clad leader's charge was the signal. The other three immediately answered with their sabers. From front, back, left, and right, four sabers from four directions locked down the very space around him, restricting Jiang Wang's Walking on Azure Clouds movement technique to the greatest extent and leaving him unable to display his nimble adaptability.
They had targeted him at every turn!
Yet faced with blades converging from all four sides, Jiang Wang suddenly accelerated, raising his sword as he charged straight at the front.
He disregarded the enemies to his left,