The sound of something cutting through the air behind us grew closer and closer.
God King Tang San didn't have time to turn around; his hundreds of years of combat experience allowed his body to react first.
He lunged forward and rolled awkwardly on the ground.
Bang!
An iron rod slammed down on the spot where he had just been standing.
Blue electricity exploded along the stick, scorching a patch of ground black.
God King Tang San flipped himself up, and after seeing the iron rod that was constantly crackling with electricity, his face immediately darkened.
He gets annoyed whenever he sees anything electrified.
The company's security mech from yesterday left a very deep impression on him.
Two burly men were standing opposite them.
The two were clearly not from the Spirit Hall, and their clothes were quite ordinary. However, the electric batons they were carrying were obviously not something that could be made in the Douluo Continent.
One of them looked at Tang San with his eyes practically gleaming.
"Wanted criminal Tang San!"
The other man gripped his stun baton, grinning, "Kid, surrender obediently and let us brothers tie you up for the bounty. Twenty thousand Gold Soul Coin! That's enough for so many drinks!"
A cold glint flashed in God King Tang San's eyes.
"You two little minions?"
"Arrogant!"
He activated his Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track and instantly rushed towards the two of them.
The burly man didn't expect this wanted young man to dare to take the initiative, and he swung out both stun batons at the same time.
A few minutes later.
The city gate of Clear Creek City.
Tang San burst out of the crowd, leaped over the roadside railing, and ran wildly out of the city without looking back.
His clothes were torn in several places, and his hair was a mess.
God King Tang San's face was frighteningly ugly.
What's going on?
"They're just a few ants, why are they so hard to deal with!"
Those two ordinary Soul Master wielding electric batons were naturally no match for him.
The problem is that as soon as he knocked the two men down, everyone on the street recognized him.
Someone was taking pictures with a terminal.
Someone pressed the alarm button directly.
Several other Soul Master, upon hearing the bounty of 20,000 Gold Soul Coin, immediately grabbed their weapons and joined the encirclement.
God King Tang San finally made it to the city gate when a piercing alarm suddenly sounded from behind.
"Awesome! Awesome!"
He glanced back.
Several large patrol airships have already taken off from the city.
The searchlights beneath the airship quickly locked onto Tang San.
"Wanted target spotted."
" Tang San, stop running away immediately!"
"Repeat, immediately stop fleeing."
God King Tang San snorted coldly.
You want to arrest me?
"Dream!"
As soon as the words were spoken, a row of small black shadows shot out from below the airship.
God King Tang San's pupils contracted, and he suddenly dodged to the side.
Whoosh whoosh!
More than a dozen anesthetic needles were driven into the ground.
He had barely steadied himself when the second round began.
God King Tang San quickly used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, changing direction repeatedly on the road.
The anesthetic needles continued to fall.
One of them almost grazed his neck as it flew past.
"Why are these things so annoying!"
God King Tang San gritted his teeth and continued running forward.
Several patrol airships followed closely behind, without using any powerful weapons, clearly intending to capture him alive.
However, this fighting style only made God King Tang San feel more uncomfortable.
If he slows down even a fraction of a second, he'll end up with several more needles in his body.
Deep within his consciousness, Tang San couldn't help but say, "I told you long ago, there are company people everywhere outside!"
"Shut up!"
God King Tang San spun around again, dodging the tranquilizer dart that came from the side.
He's been able to hold on until now entirely thanks to the fighting instincts he's developed from countless life-or-death battles in the past.
If it were an ordinary Soul Ancestor, they would have been riddled with thorns and dragged back long ago.
But his body was ultimately not that of the former God King.
The continuous use of Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, coupled with yesterday's injuries, has rapidly depleted my Soul Power.
The sirens were still approaching from behind.
" Tang San, stop resisting!"
"If the escape continues, coercive measures will be taken."
God King Tang San suddenly looked up.
A vast expanse of dense forest is now visible ahead.
If we rush in, we'll have a chance to shake off the airships behind us.
He gritted his teeth, a fierce glint in his eyes.
"I am the reborn God King!"
"How can I die here today!"
"I must survive, even if it costs me my Soul Power!"
God King Tang San directly squeezed out the remaining Soul Power in his body, and the speed of Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track increased once again.
His legs were starting to ache, but he didn't dare stop.
The dense forest was getting closer.
300 meters.
Two hundred meters.
One hundred meters.
The final round of anesthetic needles fell from the sky.
God King Tang San leaped forward and rolled directly into the bushes.
The next moment, he got up and continued running.
Using the trees for cover, the figure quickly disappeared into the depths of the dense forest.
Several patrol airships chased after them to the skies above the forest.
The scanning light swept across the forest again and again.
However, the vegetation in the forest was too dense, and Tang San deliberately concealed his Soul Power fluctuations.
The airship circled for a long time but failed to rediscover its target.
One of the security personnel picked up a communicator.
"Headquarters, this is the Clear Creek City patrol team."
"Wanted criminal Tang San has escaped again."
"Last known location: a dense forest seven kilometers southwest of Clear Creek City."
"Tracking records and latest images have been uploaded."
Communication ended.
The airships searched the area again before returning to Clear Creek City.
Night gradually enveloped the forest.
An inconspicuous mud puddle suddenly stirred.
A moment later, a figure covered in mud slowly crawled out.
Tang San lay on the shore, panting heavily.
Mud dripped down his hair and cheeks.
The original color of the clothes he was wearing was no longer recognizable.
God King Tang San sat down against the tree trunk and couldn't help but curse.
Damn it!
Deep within his consciousness, Tang San's voice resounded.
"I told you."
This life is different.
God King Tang San remained silent for a moment, still stubborn.
"They're nothing but strange tricks and gimmicks."
"If I still possessed the cultivation of God King, I could have easily smashed those few pieces of broken metal with a wave of my hand."
Tang San did not continue arguing with him.
God King Tang San rested for a long time, and only resumed his journey after his Soul Power had recovered somewhat.
This time, he dared not enter the city casually again.
Food could only be found along the way, and maps could only be found in Remembrance.
Fortunately, he didn't forget the location of Sunset Forest.
Several more days passed.
The familiar mountains finally came into view.
Standing on a high place, God King Tang San looked at the rolling mountains and forests in the distance, and the disheveled look on his face finally lessened a bit.
This place isn't much different from Remembrance.
The mountains, the forests, and that familiar mist in the distance—everything matched up perfectly.
God King Tang San regained some of his composure.
"Did you see that?"
"Although history has deviated somewhat, the truly important opportunities remain unchanged."
Tang San asked, "Is the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well inside?"
"That's right."
God King Tang San walked down the mountain.
"Further ahead lies the location where Dugu Bo once laid out the poison array."
"By passing through the poison array, we can enter the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."
The more he walked, the more familiar he became with the place.
The valley ahead matched the location Remembrance perfectly.
"We're almost at the entrance."
A smile finally appeared on the lips of God King Tang San.
But as he crossed the last grove of trees, he suddenly stopped.
The place Remembrance should be filled with poisonous fog, but it has completely changed now.
A smooth and wide road was built directly into the valley.
There are also lighting fixtures installed along the roadside.
A huge metal sign stands at the entrance.
The line of text at the top was particularly eye-catching.
[ Interastral Peace Corporation - Spirit Hall Joint Rare Plant Research and Protection Area]
[Unauthorized entry prohibited]
Unauthorized trespassing will be subject to consequences.
God King Tang San stood by the roadside.
The smile on his face vanished completely.