Chapter 704: Chapter 682: Dissatisfied with Shen Han’s Ruthlessness

This team of guards from Tiger Peak Manor consists of a total of five people.

Among these five, only the leading guard has the strength of the 9th Layer of the Grotto Heaven Realm.

The remaining four possess the strength of the 7th Layer of the Grotto Heaven Realm.

On paper, this strength is already not weak.

The 7th Layer of the Grotto Heaven Realm has the strength of someone who has just entered the Third Grade of the Immortal Realm.

Although it does not match the strength cultivated using the Old Method, it is not considered weak.

Unfortunately, Shen Han has now stepped into the Second Grade of the Immortal Realm.

He holds two long swords with orange-level attributes in his hands.

With these two long swords, whether defending against enemies or slaying opponents, his power increases greatly.

Even before stepping into the Second Grade, it was easy for him to kill these guards.

Not to mention now.

As long as that poisoned long sword cuts them, the outcome of the battle is already determined.

When fighting against others, Tiger Peak Manor’s guards have another advantage.

They have all practiced Poison Skill, and during combat, they release poisonous mist.

This is why other sects are reluctant to engage with Tiger Peak Manor.

Regardless of victory or defeat, being entangled by that poison is extremely unpleasant.

However, this poison has no effect on Shen Han.

The "Unceasing Skill" is enough to resist the poisonous mist they release.

In turn, this poisonous mist becomes a hindrance for them.

At this moment, Shen Han is hidden in the shadows, watching the team of guards depart.

If he were to launch a lightning-fast ambush, it wouldn’t take long to cut their numbers in half.

He could then disappear in an instant.

But for this operation, he has no interest in them.

The death of guards would not truly hurt Tiger Peak Manor.

To inflict pain, the core disciples must perish.

This time, Tiger Peak Manor has sent Shen Ao and his senior brother Ban Wu.

If the two of them die, Tiger Peak Manor, You Wanying, should feel what pain truly is.

When casually attacking Xiaoyao Peak and Yun Mansion, she might not have thought of this day coming.

After the guard team departed, it took only a little over a quarter of an hour for Shen Ao and Ban Wu to follow.

They must have believed that they were close to their destination, and any plan to lure out Shen Han was now futile.

So they followed closely, just going through the motions.

The two proceeded at a leisurely pace.

Over ten days of calm had greatly reassured Shen Ao.

Especially that "flea theory," which significantly boosted Shen Ao’s confidence.

As they traveled, Ban Wu continued to offer Shen Ao guidance.

This time out, Shen Ao felt it was the right decision.

There were many accusations against him back at Manor.

Coming out not only posed no problems but also alleviated his public relations crisis.

"We should reach Nine Heavens Palace tomorrow and stay there for two days.

The journey has been calm and uneventful, hasn’t it been?"

Ban Wu wore a slight smile as he looked at Shen Ao at his side.

In response, Shen Ao nodded in agreement.

"He must know that we have protection all along the way, so he dares not come again.

That kind of person is just like a flea or a rat,

only daring to use little tricks in corners where no one is watching."

Ban Wu actually bore some contempt in his tone.

But he believed that such scorn was warranted.

If a strong person doesn’t have a proud mindset, how can they truly be called strong?

But as he spoke, several streams of Sword Qi rushed toward the two of them.

Though it was winter, there were still many lush green trees in the forest.

The Sword Qi passed through, and a row of tall trees was cut down in unison.

The terrifying pressure of the Sword Qi even made Shen Ao’s hair stand on end, his legs seemingly bound in place.

He wanted to move but couldn’t budge an inch.

Seeing this, Ban Wu at his side pushed him away.

He quickly grabbed a long spear, the spearhead pouring out like a blaze, trying to incinerate the Sword Qi.

High above, Shen Han’s figure appeared before the two of them.

Ban Wu never expected that Shen Han would not ambush those guards.

Instead, he aimed directly at himself!

The spear rose, its formidable force finally blocking the Sword Qi.

But from this first exchange, Ban Wu’s expression already began to change slightly.

Shen Han’s strength seemed stronger than he had imagined...

"Many seek life, few seek death, and I am less..."

Ban Wu was about to utter some mocking words, but before he could finish, Shen Han had already made his next move.

His sword edge dense, Misty Sword Intent fused, with both feigned and real moves striking simultaneously.

Though he had heard of some of Shen Han’s techniques, facing them personally was still difficult to withstand.

Ban Wu presumed that as a Rainbow-Devouring Realm expert, his realm suppression should ensure he wouldn’t be at a disadvantage.

Yet here he was, indeed at a disadvantage.

In Shen Han’s techniques, there was clearly nothing weaker than his!

"Send a message to Nine Heavens Palace, quickly ask them to come to aid!"

At this moment, Ban Wu’s face was already filled with seriousness.

Had he not exerted all his effort, Shen Han’s sword techniques would surely have harmed him.

Ban Wu realized that Shen Han’s strength wasn’t weaker than his at all.

Not to mention capturing Shen Han, whether he could protect himself was already in question.

Hearing his senior brother’s words, Shen Ao took out the Sound Transmission Jade and sent a message to Nine Heavens Palace.

The Tiger Peak Manor Master had already informed the sects along the way in advance.

The distance from here to the Nine Heavens Palace is just over a day.

Some members of the Nine Heavens Palace who are conducting business or cultivating in the surroundings might reach here in less than a two-hour period.

If they don’t seek help from the Nine Heavens Palace, they will suffer losses and it would be impossible to capture Shen Han.

As Shen Ao transmitted a message, he ran into the distance.

Talk of fleas is absolute nonsense!

Shen Han is biting at the major artery of Tiger Peak Manor, targeting and killing the core disciples.

They even said Shen Han cannot harm the foundation of Tiger Peak Manor.

Slaughtering all the disciples, wouldn’t that be harming the foundation?

Shen Ao cursed in his heart with all sorts of swear words.

He hated himself for believing his senior brother’s nonsense, now ending up like this.

The sword qi unleashed by Shen Han might take his life if he even slightly touched it!

At this moment, Shen Ao couldn’t care less about dignity or how others viewed him.

By the time he passed the message to Nine Heavens Palace, he didn’t even know how far he had run.

In the battlefield, Ban Wu’s eyes held a hint of solemness.

Shen Han’s strength was definitely not what he had imagined.

Ban Wu previously thought that if Shen Han made a mistake, he’d lose his life.

But now it seemed that if he made a mistake, he’d lose his life!

Though he didn’t want to admit it, Ban Wu understood that Shen Han’s strength was vaguely surpassing his own.

He glanced around searchingly, not knowing where his good junior brother Shen Ao had disappeared to.

Most likely, he had escaped far away long ago.

Shen Han’s attacks became increasingly fierce, and when approaching Shen Han, Ban Wu felt as if his feet were weighed down by lead boots.

Moving even a tiny bit had become extremely difficult.

Ban Wu exerted all his strength, finally managing to pull away from Shen Han.

He quickly took out a Sound Transmission Jade to contact the guards up ahead.

Just as he began to speak, Shen Han’s figure appeared in front of him once again.

This speed was on par with his own.

Above the firmament, countless sword shadows densely enveloped the area.

Shen Han was like a Sword Immortal descending to the world, able to command the treasure swords under heaven.

Countless sword shadows transformed into a rain of swords, pouring down on Ban Wu.

Ban Wu only hoped the guards ahead could hear even a word from him.

And that they could return to help restrain Shen Han.

The series of thunderous assaults made it hard for Ban Wu to withstand.

He was panting heavily, showing signs of fatigue.

Even though he had used all his strength without holding back.

Against Shen Han, he was still at a disadvantage.

The hand gripping the long spear began to crack, seeping blood.

All he could do now was delay Shen Han as much as possible, hoping reinforcements would arrive.

Shen Han understood his intention, slashing with even greater fierceness.

His techniques showed no sign of withholding.

He had one thought only, to cut down Ban Wu, sealing his fate.

To let Tiger Peak Manor feel what pain truly is!

In the distance, figures were approaching, and Shen Han sensed their presence.

They were several guards from Tiger Peak Manor.

Additionally, there were other strangers beside them.

"Rest assured, Young Master Wu, Fairy Xinrong from Nine Heavens Palace is here to assist. Today is the day he meets his demise!"

Seeing the reinforcements arrive, Ban Wu’s serious face finally eased a little.

However, upon seeing her, his expression turned somewhat strange.

He recognized the person from Nine Heavens Palace.

Lv Xinrong, the third senior sister of this generation from Nine Heavens Palace.

Interestingly, there were some unspeakable feelings between Ban Wu and Lv Xinrong.

There seemed to be some past flirtation, many people had heard of it, but they had never acknowledged it publicly.

Occasionally meeting in a crowd, Lv Xinrong would deliberately make some jabs at Ban Wu.

The look in her eyes carried a hint of resentment.

Even You Wanying didn’t know what had truly transpired between them.

This showed just how tight-lipped Ban Wu was.

Approaching the battle, seeing Ban Wu being beaten back repeatedly, Lv Xinrong maintained a facade of indifference.

"If you can’t hold on, beg me, and maybe I’ll help you."

Lv Xinrong’s expression remained calm, but inwardly she was pleased to see this development.

In fact, her quick arrival here was no coincidence.

She was aware that Ban Wu was coming to Nine Heavens Palace, hoping to "accidentally" meet him on the way.

Unexpectedly, fate offered her an even better opportunity.

Hearing Lv Xinrong’s words, Ban Wu continued gritting his teeth, fiercely resisting.

He still had his pride and refused to seek her help.

Shen Han’s blade grew more razor-sharp, showcasing that the Rainbow-Devouring Realm was not so easily slain.

Even in his advantageous position, Ban Wu continued to resist bitterly.

Seeing Shen Han becoming even more vicious, Lv Xinrong’s eyebrows slightly furrowed.

"So young, yet with such ruthless techniques.

No wonder Tiger Peak Manor sees you as an enemy; if you truly hurt him, you might not live to see tomorrow."

Lv Xinrong looked towards Shen Han, her tone cold.

She was displeased by Shen Han’s harshness.

She wanted Shen Han to pressure Ban Wu, but not injure him.

Giving her time to flirt with Ban Wu.

She really knew how to plan.

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