171: Escaped successfully!

Unexpectedly, Ci Du's arrival made the situation even more severe.

When he arrived, he thought victory was within his grasp.

But now, not only had the ant Chen Xian escaped, but when he looked back, Ci Du had also fled far away.

This made Li Zhen grit his teeth in hatred.

"Ci Du, Chen Xian, once I catch you, I will certainly tear you both into ten thousand pieces!"

At the same time.

In a forest outside Shanhai City, a black hole suddenly appeared under a tree.

Several Yao Beasts were originally peering curiously into the black hole.

Just then, a sound rang out.

Frightened, the Yao Beasts turned tail and ran.

Before long, several people emerged from the black hole.

The leader was none other than Chen Xian.

"Phew!"

Chen Xian sat on the ground with a thud and said panting, "Did everyone make it out?"

Everyone then checked on each other and found that not a single person was missing.

They all nodded.

Zi Yun said with lingering fear, "Why is it that every time I come to your North Continent, I experience such life-and-death moments?"

Previously, she and Chen Xian had been forced to consume a hehuan pill by that mighty expert from the Joyous Union Sect; if the two of them hadn't found an antidote, they likely would have exploded and died long ago.

Now, they had personally escaped the pursuit of a Quasi-Saint.

Such an extraordinary encounter was something one would likely be lucky to experience even once in a lifetime!

Pei Ning said with a bitter smile, "Forget about you; even those of us born and raised in the North Continent have never experienced such a situation!"

In this world, Saints and Immortal Emperors were only legendary powerhouses.

Only a Quasi-Saint was an existence they truly feared.

Seeing the battle between two Quasi-Saints today was truly an experience that would be hard to describe for the rest of their lives!

Seeing everyone's expressions of having survived a disaster.

Chen Xian stood up and said, "Alright, don't stay here. Now I need everyone to do something urgent!"

"Gu Qingcheng, you and Zheng Yi are destined not to go back. Your Families will also quickly cut ties with you. For now, follow Pei Ning and the others!"

"As for Pei Ning, you and the people from the Embroidered Uniform Guard should return to Jubei City and find Zhao Hu and his group. Just say you are my people, and they will tell you what to do!"

"Zi Yun, hurry back to the Yaochi Immortal Palace. Only when you return there will you be considered safe!"

Seeing Chen Xian arrange everyone's tasks.

Pei Ning couldn't help but ask curiously, "Then where are you going?"

Chen Xian pointed to the city behind them.

"Shanhai City!"

"This is the city closest to the Shanhai Secret Realm. If Li Zhen comes out of the Secret Realm, he will definitely search here!"

Pei Ning said somewhat excitedly.

"Staying here is no different from seeking death!"

Chen Xian shook his head with a smile.

"Don't you know what it means by 'it's darkest under the lamp'?"

"The most dangerous place is the safest place!"

He said with certainty, "If I'm here, he definitely won't find me!"

"You all should leave quickly as well. Pei Ning, remember, once you reach Jubei City and find Zhao Hu, you must not wander around anymore."

Although these people were somewhat suspicious, Chen Xian's current arrangement was indeed the best one.

Therefore, they all followed Chen Xian's words and left the area.

In an instant.

Only Chen Xian, Zhou Duoer, and a cat and a dog remained.

"Duoer, let's enter the city!"

Zhou Duoer looked up innocently and asked, "Young Lord, that emperor wants to catch you, won't he go to Jubei City to catch you?"

"Why did you have Pei Ning and the others return to Jubei City?"

Chen Xian said mysteriously, "Li Zhen dares to go anywhere, except for Jubei City!"

"Why is that?"

The Moon Demon, lying on Chen Xian's shoulder, said lazily, "Because he doesn't know exactly what Invincible Chen left for Chen Xian!"

"Even if he is a Quasi-Saint, even if he is the emperor of the Da Gan Dynasty, he doesn't dare to bet on what crazy final arrangements this man, who spent his whole life taking unconventional paths, would make!"

When the Moon Demon said this, his memory still lingered on that night.

The one known as the Marquis of Jubei's Cook had split his condensed soul body in half with a single blade strike, causing his Origin Qi to be greatly damaged!

That Cook was a genuine Quasi-Saint!

Someone like him who had only returned to this world for a few dozen days knew this clearly, let alone an old fox like Li Zhen.

"However, I'm really curious why you insist on staying in this city!"

Chen Xian smiled without saying a word.

It was only because he had seen three pieces of intelligence.

"[Daily Intelligence 1: Ci Du was injured and fled far away to a temple in the Western Continent, plotting to make a comeback!]"

Hmm!

Looking at the direction Ci Du fled, it was indeed towards the west.

Moreover, among the geographic locations of the Five Great Continents, only the Western Continent was furthest from the North Continent, and the Quasi-Saint of the Western Continent was also a monk; perhaps he could remain safe and sound there.

"[Daily Intelligence 2: Li Zhen is searching for the Host at the entrance of the Shanhai Secret Realm; in two days, he will be summoned back to the capital by a Saint Disciple!]"

Li Zhen leaving!

This was the source of Chen Xian's confidence in entering Shanhai City.

He wouldn't search here.

The so-called 'darkest under the lamp' was just words he used to reassure Pei Ning and the others.

Otherwise, he had no way to explain why he would definitely be safe.

But, what was a Saint Disciple?

Chen Xian was somewhat curious; who exactly could order around this man who sat firmly in the top seat of power in the North Continent?

"[Daily Intelligence 3: Shanhai City contains a hidden Fearless Sword Intent left behind by the Fearless Sword Saint; if the Host comprehends it, his strength can be doubled!]"

He was going to Shanhai City for exactly this!

Although he now had the Fearless Sword Technique and even the Thunderclap Sword Technique.

In terms of Cultivation Techniques, he could be said to be fully equipped.

Regarding swords, besides the twelve beast bone swords and the swords within the sword casket, he was currently using the sword the System had prompted him to find in the Sword Tomb.

Although he didn't know its grade, it was handy enough.

Especially the power it erupted with made even him tremble!

As for talent and comprehension ability, Chen Xian possessed the Immaculate Sacred Body and the Invincible Sword Body.

Therefore, breaking through realms was as simple as playing a game.

Now, what he lacked was Sword Intent.

Between the Lake Bottom Secret Realm and the Shanhai Secret Realm, although he had experienced life and death twice, he had also comprehended quite a bit of Sword Intent.

A total of thirty strands of Sword Intent.

But for a Sword Cultivator, it was still not enough!

He needed more Sword Intent.

As a Sword Cultivator, only with abundant Sword Intent can one charge forward indomitably!

The two of them walked into Shanhai City.

"Duoer, do you know about this city?"

Zhou Duoer shook her head.

"I don't know."

"This is Shanhai City, the third largest city in the North Continent. Because it sits against the Shanhai Secret Realm, it is rich in resources, but it is also a place of mixed characters where all sorts of people can be found."

"Here, you must have enough vigilance and enough discernment to distinguish everything!"

Zhou Duoer nodded, seemingly understanding.

The Moon Demon looked at this scene and said with a chuckle, "You're really putting all your effort into teaching this girl."

Whether it was how to conduct oneself or the ways of the world.

Chen Xian had taught Zhou Duoer almost without reservation.

"Could it be that you're treating her as your successor?"