"Whoosh!"
Fang Han no longer hesitated, <Windcloud Escape> spread out, and like a wisp of smoke blending into the night wind, it quietly swept into the dense forest.
The night is as dark as ink, shrouding the rolling mountain forests.
The branches and leaves of the towering ancient trees rustled in the night wind, casting mottled and swaying shadows, like countless dormant ghosts.
The air was filled with the smell of earth, the musty smell of rotting leaves, and the slightest movement of nocturnal insects and beasts.
"Buzz--"
While running, Fang Han used all his strength to activate <Spirit Sniffing Art>, which had reached the level of the Proficiency Realm, and his nasal cavity keenly captured the three human scents remaining in front of him.
The breath is like three thin but clear invisible threads, winding and extending in the vast sea of mountain and forest scents.
There was an obvious smell of blood, which was left by the injured Azure Profound Sect Deacon.
The other two were in hot pursuit, obviously the pursuers.
A few hours later, it was early morning.
"The smell is getting stronger and stronger, and the distance is not far away!"
Drawing conclusions based on the smell, Fang Han's foot speed increased by another three points.
The <Mystic Wind Art>Internal Qi in the initial stage of Fourth Grade surges and circulates in the body, supporting Body Movement to maintain a high-intensity state for a long time.
He shuttled between the trees like a cheetah, sometimes siding around the thick vines, and sometimes tapping the exposed tree roots with his toes to use his strength to move forward.
The movements are smooth and smooth, without any lag.
More than an hour has passed.
Something strange in the front caught Fang Han's attention.
This is a depression between two hills. The trees are relatively sparse, and the moonlight can barely penetrate, illuminating the messy ground.
Within a radius of more than ten feet, we could see fallen vegetation and a thick layer of broken branches and leaves.
Several trees as thick as a bowl were cut in half, and the stubble at the fractures was brand new.
There are several pits of different depths scattered on the ground, with traces of sharp cutting still remaining on the edges.
The most striking thing is that a dark red blood stain is sprayed on the brown soil and green grass blades. It has not completely dried up and glows with a dark luster under the pale moonlight.
Fang Han stopped, squatted down, picked up a little blood on his fingertips and twisted it, then brought it close to the tip of his nose and took a gentle sniff.
"The amount of bleeding is not small... It seems that the injury is extremely serious. I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on for long."
His eyes condensed, no longer staying, <Windcloud Escape> exploded to the limit, and his body turned into a faster pale shadow.
Along the direction with the strongest smell traces, the electricity shot away.
We must catch up as soon as possible, otherwise Azure Profound Sect Deacon will be in danger!
In the middle of an open space.
A middle-aged man wearing Azure Profound Sect silver-patterned Deacon uniform was leaning against a thick old tree, breathing heavily.
He was about forty years old, and his face was originally quite Fang Zheng, but now it was as pale as paper and without any color.
The lips were dry and cracked, and there was a trace of unwiped blood remaining at the corner of the mouth.
A pair of originally sharp eyes were now full of exhaustion and despair, and the wrinkles at the corners of the eyes were as deep as knife carvings.
His Deacon suit was damaged in many places, especially on the left shoulder and right ribs. The clothes were torn, revealing the blurry flesh and blood underneath. The blood continued to seep out, dyeing the silver streaks dark red.
His figure was shaky, and he was obviously at the end of his strength.
This person is the missing Azure Profound Sect Fourth Grade Deacon Zhao Jin.
About ten feet in front of Zhao Jin, two men wearing black attire stood.
One of them was tall and thin, standing like a bamboo pole, holding a slender scimitar. The blade was glowing with a blue luster, and it was obviously quenched with poison.
His eyes were sinister, like a poisonous snake waiting for an opportunity to strike.
The other person is short and stocky, with short limbs, but contains explosive power. His hands are equipped with a pair of black metal claws, and the tips of the claws are shining with cold light.
The two of them, one on the left and the other on the right, formed a horn-like formation, blocking all Zhao Jin's escape routes.
"Deacon Zhao, why are you doing this?"
Gao Xiao, a tall and thin man in black, spoke first, his voice was hoarse and low, with a hint of cat and mouse banter.
"Is it worth risking your life in this barren mountain for a secret book? As long as you hand over the secret book obediently, the two of us can make the decision and spare your life, how about that?"
Zhao Jin heard this and sneered.
The laughter touched the wound, causing him to cough violently again and vomit out a small mouthful of blood.
He raised his heavy eyelids and glanced at Gao Xiao and the short, stocky man in black Tu Gang, his eyes full of ridicule and determination.
"Hmph... spare my life? Please stop talking nonsense like this to a three-year-old child."
"It's just that I'm afraid that I'll destroy the secret book before I die and make your work go in vain. Today I, Zhao Jin, am stuck here, admit it! But you can't even imagine getting the secret book!"
As he spoke, he reached into his arms with his left hand with difficulty and fumbled to take out a thin booklet with a dark brown cover and a material that seemed to be made of a kind of tough animal skin.
After seeing this booklet, Gao Xiao and Tu Gang's eyes instantly became extremely hot.
"Brother Zhao, why are you so stubborn?"
Gao Xiao continued to persuade, his tone seemed more "sincere".
"An ant is still greedy for life. It's not easy for you to cultivate to Fourth Grade. Why waste your life for something outside yourself?"
"I Gao Xiao swear to God that as long as you hand over the secret book, I will never harm you in the slightest and let you go immediately..."
Tu Gang Although he didn't speak, his exposed eyes flashed fiercely and his body leaned forward slightly.
Like a cheetah ready to attack, it is obviously impatient.
Zhao Jin turned a deaf ear to Gao Xiao's words. He took a deep breath, condensed the last remaining Internal Qi in his body, and poured it into the five fingers of his left hand.
He exerted great force, trying to tear the animal skin booklet in his hand into pieces!
However, he was too weak.
Continuous fierce fighting, serious injuries and running away, the fuel has long been exhausted.
This tear that condensed the last will and strength failed to destroy the tough animal skin secret book immediately.
There was only a soft "chi" sound, and a small opening was ripped open at the edge of the booklet, but it was not broken.
At this moment--
Tu Gang, who had been silent all this time, moved!
He was already relatively close to Zhao Jin. At this moment, he seized this fleeting opportunity and scurried forward like a ghost.
The movement was so fast that only a blurry black shadow was left behind!
The gloved right paw brought up a fishy wind and grabbed Zhao Jin's left wrist that was holding the secret book.
This claw is fast and ruthless, aiming to snatch the book.
Zhao Jin Although he intended to take precautions, his body's reaction was ultimately a little slow.
He only felt a sharp pain in his left wrist, as if it was tightly clamped by iron pliers, his fingers were numb, and the secret book had been released!
"Bring it to you!"
Tu Gang succeeded in one blow without any hesitation. He flipped his wrist and firmly grasped the secret book in his hand.
Then he retreated suddenly and stood side by side with Gao Xiao.
"Zhao Jin, I gave you a way to live, but you didn't take it, but you went to seek your own death! Now that I have obtained the secret book, I can't leave you alone!!"
After getting the secret book, the disguised "sincerity" on Gao Xiao's face instantly disappeared without a trace, replaced by unabashed murderous intent and pride.
"Whoops--!"
His figure jumped out like lightning, and the short knife in his right hand was like a poisonous snake coming out of its hole, bringing out a sharp black light and piercing Zhao Jin's heart.
This knife is fierce and cunning, and extremely fast. It promises to kill you with one blow!
Zhao Jin The secret book was taken away, and the last bit of luck in his heart was completely shattered. Faced with this life-threatening knife, he didn't even have the strength to block or dodge.
He could only watch the sword light approaching, a trace of unwillingness and relief flashed in his eyes, and he closed his eyes and waited for death.
Just when the tip of Gao Xiao's knife was about to touch Zhao Jin's chest and robe--
Changes occur suddenly!
A green shadow seemed to appear out of thin air, standing suddenly between Zhao Jin and Gao Xiao!
The person coming is none other than Fang Han!
Not long after he arrived, the secret book had already been taken away. Obviously, this secret book was the reason why Deacon Zhao Jin was hunted down.
He originally wanted to find an opportunity to make a sneak attack and regain the secret book.
But I didn't expect that Gao Xiao would kill Zhao Jin so decisively.
As a last resort, he had no choice but to expose himself.
"Whoosh!"
<Windcloud Escape> Pushed to the extreme, his speed was too fast to be captured by the naked eye.
"Qiang!"
A clear sword cry sounded, and Cloudsplitter Sword blocked the dagger stabbed by Gao Xiao with incomparable precision.
It may seem like an understatement, but it contains an extremely condensed power.
"Clang!"
Gao Xiao I felt an overwhelming force coming from the blade of the sword. My whole arm was instantly sore and numb, and I almost lost my grip on the dagger.
His forward momentum was abruptly stopped, and he staggered back three steps before barely regaining his balance, with a look of horror on his face.
"Whoosh!"
And Fang Han used this power to reach out with his left hand like lightning and grabbed the waistband of Zhao Jin, who was already unconscious.
Pointing his toes to the ground, his figure floated backwards like a willow catkin, taking Zhao Jin away from where he was.
It landed more than ten feet away. I gently placed it under a big tree to lean against, and quickly fed it a healing Danyao.
The whole action happened like lightning and lightning.
When Gao Xiao and Tu Gang reacted, Fang Han was already standing with a sword in front of Zhao Jin, looking at them calmly.
Under the moonlight, Fang Han was dressed in a green robe, with a young face but a calmness that belied his age.
Holding Cloudsplitter Sword in his hand, he exuded a fierce Sword Intent that made the surrounding air seem to be stagnant.
"Who?"
Gao Xiao and Tu Gang were shocked and angry, staring at Fang Han.
When their eyes fell on the unique silver pattern cloud embroidery on Fang Han's robe, their pupils suddenly shrank.
"Azure Profound Sect True Disciple clothing?! Are you...Fang Han?!"
Gao Xiao exclaimed, his voice full of disbelief.
Prodigy Ranking They naturally recognize the 81st Fang Han, but why does this person suddenly appear here?
Fang Han ignored Gao Xiao's exclamation, and his eyes fell on the black outfits worn by Gao Xiao and Tu Gang.
On top of the black clothes, there are strange dark flame pattern logos embroidered with silver thread on the cuffs and hem.
The two of them are Nether Pavilion Deacon.
"It turns out to be the person from the Nether Pavilion..."
Fang Han sneered in his heart, no wonder he dared to do this to Deacon of the Azure Profound Sect. It turned out to be Deacon of the Nether Pavilion who had been fighting openly and secretly with the Azure Profound Sect.
The atmosphere in the venue was tense.
'The two of them must be left behind!'
Gao Xiao and Tu Gang looked at each other and saw strong murderous intent in each other's eyes.
The appearance of Fang Han completely disrupted their plan.
If Fang Han and Zhao Jin are let go, and Nether Pavilion pursues Azure Profound Sect Deacon, the secret book robbery will be exposed.
Given the rarity of this secret book, Azure Profound Sect will definitely attack Nether Pavilion by then.
Only by completely keeping the two of them here can future troubles be avoided forever!