Yan Zhuifeng was in mid-air, yet to reach the attack range, when suddenly, from beneath his massive cloak, two iron chains flew out, tearing through the air.

Long-range weapons are the hardest to master, requiring extremely high proficiency in weapon control.

One end of the iron chain was connected to an iron claw forged from refined steel, with sharp fingertips gleaming coldly, much like a pair of eagle talons, clawing towards Chen Tang’s skull!

This was Yan Zhuifeng’s exotic weapon, the Iron Chain Hook.

Modeled after the talons of a hawk, it could lock opponents’ weapons from a distance, allowing his Eagle Strike Thirteen Forms to launch attacks from afar.

The moves came in an endless stream, each one stronger than the last, making it impossible for the opponent to defend against.

Chen Tang dared not be careless, maneuvering his bloodline, and utilizing the ’Restless Heart’ sword technique, unleashed two strikes, the sound of tidal waves emanating from the sword, blocking Yan Zhuifeng’s Iron Chain Hook. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Clang! Clang!

The iron chain shook continuously, and the Vast Sea Force emitted by the Autumn Water Sword was easily dissolved by the chain.

The second move followed immediately, not giving Chen Tang a chance to catch his breath.

One eagle hook wrapped around behind Chen Tang, while the other aimed for his face.

Chen Tang, on horseback, used one hand for ’Old Ape Protecting the Young,’ retracting the Autumn Water Sword to knock away the eagle claw from behind, while simultaneously with a reverse hand ’Fragrant Floating,’ the sword tip struck the oncoming eagle hook.

Whether it was the sword techniques from "White Ape Swordsmanship" or the "Cold Plum Sword Technique," he could use them effortlessly at a thought.

But in this second round, Chen Tang clearly felt the strength on the opponent’s eagle hook increase by a level!

No time to think more, the Eagle Strike Third Form had already descended.

On the other side, Shen Zhiyuan, worried about exposing his identity, had not made a move.

Su Li, holding a flying saber in his left hand and a silver needle in his right palm, raised both hands, ready to support Chen Tang.

At this moment, Yan Zhuifeng’s eyes flashed coldly, suddenly opening his mouth, letting out a sharp, piercing cry!

Sound Strike Technique!

This sudden move caught Shen Zhiyuan and Su Li completely off guard, both of their bodies shook violently.

Su Li, being of lower cultivation and not yet having stepped into Fourth Grade Awakening, raised his hands, but although his hidden weapons launched, they were weak and powerless, completely missing their target and scattering to the ground.

Whoosh!

One eagle hook seized the opportunity, rushing straight towards Shen Zhiyuan’s skull!

If this strike hit, his head would surely have several bloody holes.

Yan Zhuifeng, seeing Chen Tang’s exquisite sword techniques effortlessly blocking his two moves, finally unleashed this trump card!

The Iron Chain Hook split in two directions, one directly for Chen Tang’s face, and the other clawing for Shen Zhiyuan’s skull.

However, Chen Tang seemed unaffected, slicing down the eagle hook in front of him with a sword, and then swiftly flying, delivered another sword strike, deflecting the eagle hook above Shen Zhiyuan’s head.

"Eh?"

Yan Zhuifeng frowned.

His Sound Strike Technique had no effect on Chen Tang!

Could it be that this boy had sealed his ears with inner qi beforehand?

Impossible!

Rumor had it that this boy practiced horizontal body training, strengthening the inner organs, where would he get the inner qi? My ’Eagle’s Roar Technique’ should have had a significant impact on him, what’s going on?

Yan Zhuifeng couldn’t have guessed that Chen Tang’s ears indeed suffered quite a shock, with a stabbing pain.

But the divine soul deep in his brow was unaffected.

Using the divine soul to command the body, he wielded his sword technique, blocking Yan Zhuifeng’s Eagle Strike Third Form.

Yan Zhuifeng felt extremely troubled.

It was only now that he realized that to take Mo Ming’s life, he would really have to contend with this boy’s sword!

At such a young age, he had already mastered such exquisite and brilliant swordsmanship.

Moreover, his martial arts foundation was solid, and his combat experience was rich.

This was their first encounter, and this man had never seen his Eagle Strike Thirteen Forms, yet he could resolve them calmly.

Sword Pavilion’s Wind and Cloud Ranking’s top pick, truly formidable!

Yan Zhuifeng stopped overthinking and focused on dealing with Chen Tang, successively unleashing the Fourth Form, Fifth Form, and Sixth Form, all of which were unraveled by Chen Tang.

In all their exchanges so far, Yan Zhuifeng had been in mid-air the entire time.

This wasn’t because his Lightweight Skill was exceptionally high.

Rather, each time they clashed, Yan Zhuifeng would use the momentum to leap back into the air for his next strike.

This was the subtlety of the Eagle Strike Thirteen Forms.

Keeping his body in the air allowed him to attack from above, always maintaining a suppressive position over his opponent, and the power of his moves would only grow stronger.

Due to the attack range of the Iron Chain Hook, the opponent found it difficult to retaliate.

After a few rounds with Yan Zhuifeng, Chen Tang noticed his opponent’s flaw.

If Yan Zhuifeng was allowed to execute the entire Eagle Strike Thirteen Forms, by the last move, even his strength might not be able to withstand it.

He had to interrupt the opponent’s technique prematurely.

But, Yan Zhuifeng always kept his distance from Chen Tang, and although Chen Tang’s swordsmanship was exquisite, it couldn’t harm him in the slightest.

Chen Tang patiently waited for an opportunity.

On the other side, Su Li, being a genius on the Wind and Cloud Ranking, also realized the flaw in the Eagle Strike Thirteen Forms.

As long as Yan Zhuifeng could be brought down, once he was grounded, the Eagle Strike Thirteen Forms would be interrupted.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Su Li seized another opportunity, raised his hands, and launched several hidden weapons.

Each hidden weapon was pre-soaked with poison.

"Hm!"

Yan Zhuifeng snorted disdainfully, wielding the Iron Chain Hook as if it had a life of its own, like a living creature, entwining the Autumn Water Sword.

At the same time, his inner qi surged, propping up the cloak on his body like a massive airbag.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Numerous hidden weapons struck Yan Zhuifeng’s cloak but failed to pierce it, all falling to the ground.

"Drip!"

Suddenly, from mid-air came a distinct sound, like beads dropping onto a jade plate.

"Break!"

Chen Tang’s eyes gleamed, his bloodline surged within, and the Vast Sea Force erupted, softly exclaiming, the Autumn Water Sword quivered, instantly breaking the eagle claw on the Iron Chain Hook!

Up until now, the Iron Chain Hook and Chen Tang’s Autumn Water Sword would always separate upon contact, never giving him a chance to exert force.

Only now did he break the eagle claw with one stroke!

"Hmm?"

Yan Zhuifeng’s expression changed.

The Iron Chain Hook, without the claws, was like an eagle without talons, greatly losing its lethality.

Moreover, with the break in the Eagle Strike Thirteen Forms, his inner qi was hindered, causing him to fall from the air.

Chen Tang moved swiftly, driving his sword forward!

Not capturing anyone, he instead lost his weapon.

With a grim face, Yan Zhuifeng suppressed his anger and didn’t entangle with Chen Tang, instead tapping his toes on the ground, leaping back into the air, his cloak unfurling as he flew towards the distance.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

At the same time, three Flying Eagle Darts were launched towards Chen Tang!

Chen Tang held the Autumn Water Sword in front of him, blocking all the Flying Eagle Darts.

Returning his sword to its sheath, he reached back to take the Flood Dragon Bow, drawing it with an arrow nocked.

Swish!

The arrow shot through the air at incredible speed!

Yan Zhuifeng, as if he had eyes on his back, swung the chains behind him, both chains drawn taut, striking down the oncoming arrow.

In the blink of an eye, Yan Zhuifeng had disappeared into the nearby forest.