Chen Zheng was unaware of Yue Gao's astonishment. He had already reached the outskirts of the stockade and swiftly dashed into the mountain woods.
Shan Mu and his two companions suddenly stopped in their tracks.
Ahead, Chen Zheng slowly descended.
All three felt a surge of fear.
"Kill him!" Shan Mu ordered, his voice sharp. Chen Zheng's very presence was a grave threat. He knew with certainty that if they didn't take Chen Zheng down immediately, they wouldn't even have a chance to escape. The other two understood the severity of the situation just as well.
They opened their mouths, and bizarre Gu insects shot out, heading straight for Chen Zheng. Three streaks of blood-red light ripped through the air, aimed at his vital points.
Yet, Chen Zheng stood unflinching. "Freeze," he whispered.
