The sudden turn of events left Mu Wanjun slightly stunned, but only for a fleeting moment. After Chen Ping'an's reminder, Mu Wanjun quickly reacted and ran out with Chen Ping'an.
After exiting the office, Chen Ping'an headed directly for the underground prison without hesitation.
The main reason he ran down just now was to use the fine iron cage to lead Mai Xiongbo on a detour here. They would then make a quick return, killing their pursuers, and escape.
Things indeed went as he expected; under the interference of his Flying Locust Stone, Mai Xiongbo successfully fell for it.
What a pity!
If only this cage were made of profound iron!
Then they wouldn't have to run. They could just stand still and watch Mai Xiongbo jump around in frustration.
Although the fine iron cage's material was tough, it could only deal with martial arts masters of the fourth or fifth level of Qi and blood.
Against an Internal Energy master like Mai Xiongbo, its effectiveness was truly limited.
Inside the office, Mai Xiongbo watched as Chen Ping'an and Mu Wanjun ran out right in front of him, his eyes filled with rage, almost going mad.
He had actually been tricked!
Bang!
Mai Xiongbo's dark, fan-like palm slapped the fine iron cage, and the straight, tough iron bars instantly became incredibly twisted.
With another slap from Mai Xiongbo, a huge opening appeared in the originally solid fine iron cage.
Whoosh!
Mai Xiongbo's figure shot out of the fine iron cage in a flash and chased after the two.
"I'm going to kill you!"
Chen Ping'an and Mu Wanjun moved extremely fast, quickly exiting the prison and reaching the open ground. From the open ground, not far ahead was the main gate of Nancheng Prison.
"He's catching up!"
Feeling the violent aura behind him, Chen Ping'an, while running frantically, couldn't help but glance back.
Mai Xiongbo's speed was incredibly fast; in just this short time, he was already about to catch up to them.
"Once we're out the door, we'll be fine!"
Mu Wanjun also noticed the situation.
The two ran at full speed, finally running out the door before Mai Xiongbo could catch them.
In front of Nancheng Prison was a street, which was usually sparsely populated due to the prison's location. Not far from the street were a few houses.
In Chen Ping'an's previous perception, the Zhenfu Division's Internal Energy Realm masters were ambushed here.
But at this moment, the courtyard walls of the few houses had collapsed, and all that met the eye was rubble, as if something had plowed through it.
Not far away, booming sounds occasionally came, clearly indicating that a major battle was erupting there.
"As expected!"
Chen Ping'an's expression became stern.
Mai Xiongbo had not bluffed them; since the Ten Thousand Demons Sect launched their attack, they had indeed prepared for the Zhenfu Division's ambush and taken corresponding countermeasures.
"Let's see where you can run!?"
Looking at the two who were already within reach, Mai Xiongbo sneered repeatedly.
Did they think that running outside meant someone would meet them? That they could escape? Too naive!
Seeing Mai Xiongbo getting closer and closer, Mu Wanjun's face changed drastically.
"Ping'an, I'll hold him off, you go first!"
Mu Wanjun's current state was not ideal; first, she was severely injured by a sneak attack, then she fell into battle one after another, plus the after-effects of the forbidden Move. Just now, when her Internal Energy had not receded, it was still fine. But now, she clearly couldn't hold on anymore.
No sooner had she spoken than, after a few steps, her delicate body trembled, and she suddenly spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.
Pfft!
"My Lady, are you alright?"
Chen Ping'an suddenly supported Mu Wanjun with one hand.
With this delay, Mai Xiongbo had already reached behind them.
"You two little brats, die!"
Mai Xiongbo's figure leaped up, his dark, rock-like palms pressing down on them.
Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed slightly, subconsciously about to react.
Mai Xiongbo's body was in mid-air, leaping high, his palms poised to strike at the two.
Whoosh!
Accompanied by a cold glint, a piercing sound rang out.
Mai Xiongbo's expression changed. In mid-air, he changed the direction of his palms and slammed them against the left courtyard wall. Using the opposing force, he performed an extremely dangerous dodge in mid-air.
That cold glint almost brushed past Mai Xiongbo's body.
Bang!
The cold glint struck the distant wall, and the immense force completely penetrated the wall.
"Who is it!"
Mai Xiongbo's face was gloomy.
"How dare you! Do you think my Outer Town Envoyship is just for show?!"
A loud voice, like thunder, rang out, and a middle-aged man with thick eyebrows and a square face, dressed in a black tight-fitting suit, appeared before them.
The man held a long spear, his steps changing, moving extremely fast.
"It's Lord Yan!"
Seeing the newcomer, Mu Wanjun's face lit up with joy.
Yan Wu, Lord Yan!
Deputy Commander of the Outer Town Envoyship!
With him here, their safety should be assured!
Yan Wu had several short spears strapped to his back. From the arrangement, one was missing from the middle, clearly indicating that the cold glint thrown just now was the short spear from his back.
Yan Wu held his long spear, and spear shadows danced as he continuously thrust towards Mai Xiongbo.
Mai Xiongbo's palms were dark, changing continuously, trying to block Yan Wu's offensive.
But in just a moment, Mai Xiongbo's face became incredibly solemn.
"Inner Qi Third Level!"
The brief exchange had already made him realize the gap between them.
The Inner Qi Third Level, Tianlin Descends Peak, Clear Turbidity Returning to Origin, opening the Heavenly Gate. If the Inner Qi Second Level was merely about purifying Internal Energy, then the Inner Qi Third Level was when Internal Energy began to undergo a qualitative change.
Yan Wu's Moves were all deadly, showing no mercy.
The difference in strength between the two was immense. Mai Xiongbo only lasted a few Moves before revealing a flaw, and the long spear directly pierced his arm, causing blood to flow instantly.
"Damn it!"
Mai Xiongbo's heart was gloomy.
His dark, fan-like palm continuously blocked Yan Wu's long spear.
His skill of disarming with bare hands could not be used at all under the suppression of the long spear. After his arm was injured, his situation became even more passive.
Before long, his chest was also struck by the long spear.
Fortunately, Mai Xiongbo reacted quickly and was not hit in a vital spot.
"Yan Wu, dealing with my Ten Thousand Demons Sect's people, have you asked this old man for permission?!"
A voice full of Evil Qi suddenly emerged.
In just a moment, a black-robed old man with gray hair and beard appeared before everyone.
"Great Protector!"
Seeing the newcomer, Mai Xiongbo's face lit up with joy.
"Kuang Dahai!"
Chen Ping'an recognized the person's identity at a glance. As the Great Protector of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect's Hall, Kuang Dahai's reputation was well-known, and Chen Ping'an, who had specifically learned about him, was all too familiar.
Kuang Dahai had already entered the Inner Qi Third Level thirteen years ago. By today, his Internal Energy Realm had probably reached an extremely terrifying level.
Boom!
Kuang Dahai intervened forcefully in the battle between Yan Wu and Mai Xiongbo, forcing Yan Wu back with a golden-ringed, iron-backed saber.
"Mai Xiongbo, I'll deal with Yan Wu here. You quickly go and kill those two brats!"
"Yes, Great Protector."
Mai Xiongbo's face revealed killing intent as he looked at Chen Ping'an and Mu Wanjun.