Chen Tang didn’t rashly pursue, still guarding the two beside Shen Zhiyuan, his gaze falling at the end of the official road ahead.

A rider was slowly approaching, the middle-aged man on the horse wearing a gray robe, a long saber slanted on his left waist, and a jade pendant hanging on the right. Stopping a short distance in front of Chen Tang’s trio, he stood with a cold stare.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Shen Zhiyuan and Su Li’s expressions changed.

This person was far more renowned than Zhong Ding earlier!

Su Li whispered to Chen Tang: "This man’s name is Fang Wuyang, from the ’Water Moon Blade Sect,’ known as the ’Ghost Shadow Saber,’ a true Earth Ranking expert, ranked seventy-one!"

Many in Jianghu had sought Mo Ming at the Medical Hidden Hall for healing and detoxification.

Following by Su Li’s side, he naturally knew many Jianghu figures.

"Water Moon Blade Sect?"

Chen Tang’s heart stirred, thinking of a person.

Su Li saluted from atop the horse, raising his voice: "Elder Fang, three years ago, the injury that my master treated for you, has it fully healed?"

This sentence, seemingly just a greeting with Fang Wuyang, was actually reminding him that Mo Ming had healed him before, hoping he would show mercy for old times’ sake.

"The injury has long healed, the Medical Master’s reputation is well deserved."

Fang Wuyang nodded, then looked at Shen Zhiyuan, saluting and saying, "Doctor Mo, hope you’re well."

Worried his voice would reveal him, Shen Zhiyuan only nodded.

Su Li felt a slight joy in his heart, hearing that Fang Wuyang’s tone seemed not malicious.

Though Fang Wuyang found it strange that Shen Zhiyuan said nothing, he didn’t mind, his gaze turning to Chen Tang, assessing him from top to bottom.

Su Li said: "We have urgent matters and must continue our journey, so we’ll not chat idly with Elder Fang."

"You all may leave, he cannot."

Fang Wuyang stared at Chen Tang, speaking slowly.

"Elder Fang, you..." Su Li frowned.

Fang Wuyang spoke: "Xiao Wuhen was my disciple."

"I guessed it."

Chen Tang’s tone was calm.

When he heard ’Water Moon Blade Sect,’ seeing that they came with ill intent, he guessed this possibility.

Su Li’s heart sank, hastily saying: "Elder Fang, Brother Xiao’s death has nothing to do with Brother Chen."

"Is that so?"

Fang Wuyang stared unblinkingly at Chen Tang, his eyes showing a hint of amusement, as if he knew something.

Chen Tang remained silent.

Su Li helped to explain again: "Brother Chen had no idea Brother Xiao would see the letter he wrote; this matter had nothing to do with him."

Fang Wuyang said blandly: "Whether Wuhen’s death is related to him, I know in my heart."

Seeing Fang Wuyang’s firm attitude, Su Li grew more anxious, and boldly spoke: "Elder Fang, you are an Earth Ranking master, recognized in Jianghu for a long time, if your disciple suffered an accident and you came to trouble a young generation in Jianghu, wouldn’t you fear becoming a laughingstock?"

Fang Wuyang’s eyes flashed coldly.

Chen Tang grasped the sword hilt, worried that Fang Wuyang would become enraged and harm them, ready for Qiushui Sword to be drawn at any moment.

After pondering for a moment, Fang Wuyang ultimately said nothing to Su Li, merely looking at Chen Tang and slowly saying: "If you can take ten of my saber strikes, I will let you go!"

"Ten strikes!"

Su Li and Shen Zhiyuan exchanged a glance.

To others, even one strike from an Earth Ranking expert might be hard to endure.

This is not simply a gap of one great realm.

But to Chen Tang, at least it was a chance.

Yet both immediately thought; Fang Wuyang dared to name ’ten strikes’ because he surely had absolute confidence.

Moreover, if ten strikes were promised, Su Li wouldn’t be justified in helping.

The two began to worry again.

On the other side, Chen Tang instead laughed loudly, saying, "What difficulty lies in ten strikes, a chance to see the methods of an Earth Ranking expert!"

"Arrogant indeed!"

Fang Wuyang snorted lightly.

As the word ’arrogant’ fell, he leaped, reaching above Chen Tang, his long saber flying from its scabbard. A cold gleam flashed in mid-air, and the first saber strike was upon him!

Chen Tang’s spirit tightened.

This person truly was the Ghost Shadow Saber.

The speed of his sword skill surpassed Chen Tang’s reaction time.

Not only that, just the Qi force erupting from the blade’s edge brought immense oppressive pressure, sending stinging pain across Chen Tang’s face!

"This man must have opened the Ren and Du Meridians, an Eight Vein Martial Artist!"

Chen Tang directly entered into Divine Illumination state, used ’Chasing Shadows’ body technique to narrowly dodge Fang Wuyang’s saber.

"Oh?"

Seeing Chen Tang evade his strike, a hint of surprise flickered in Fang Wuyang’s eyes.

The second strike followed closely!

Still as swift as lightning.

After dodging Fang Wuyang’s first strike, Chen Tang’s Qiushui Sword was already drawn.

He let out a long roar, unleashing Lion’s Roar, and blood surged within, producing sounds like ocean waves from his body, resonating with the Qiushui Sword, exploding the Vast Sea Force, striking back!

In this counterattack, he almost used all his might.

Clang!

The collision of saber and sword unleashed a crisp sound!

His Lion’s Roar had no effect on Fang Wuyang.

Since Fang Wuyang came targeting him, he naturally was prepared, preemptively sealing his ears with inner qi.

The Qiushui Sword sliced through iron like mud, but after breaking the heavy Qi force on the long saber and clashing with the saber’s edge, the force was not enough to cut through the opponent’s saber.

Conversely, an immense and heavy power burst from Fang Wuyang’s long saber.

Even Chen Tang’s endless Vast Sea Force couldn’t withstand it!

In the clash, Chen Tang’s whole body shook, uncontrollably sent flying, his arm numbed, the Qiushui Sword almost slipping from his grasp.

The Eight Extraordinary Meridians fully opened, equals forming a universe within the body, granting a great increase in inner qi.

With inner qi flowing through the meridians, running smoothly without blockage.

With each cycle of circulation, inner qi grows stronger.

The Ren Meridian governs blood, the Du Meridian governs qi, connecting the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, amplifying physical strength, vitality greatly enhanced.

Even after reaching sixty years of age, physical strength remain could at its peak!

Seeing Chen Tang take one of his saber strikes without severe injury or vomiting blood, Fang Wuyang grew even more amazed.

"This boy practices Horizontal Body Training, strengthens the viscera, what cultivation technique did he master to train the physical body and viscera to such an extent?"

As this thought flashed through Fang Wuyang’s mind, his hand movements didn’t stop, not giving Chen Tang a moment’s respite, the third saber strike followed relentlessly.

This time, Chen Tang dared not confront Fang Wuyang head-on.

Maintaining Divine Illumination state, utilizing ’Chasing Shadows’ body technique, continuously dodging, while observing Fang Wuyang’s sword skill, seeking flaws.

Though Fang Wuyang’s saber was fast, it was always slightly lacking.

"How does this boy at that realm have such reflexes, where did he cultivate such a body technique, it’s unprecedented!"

After several missed saber strikes, Fang Wuyang began to grow irate.

In the blink of an eye, ten strikes passed.

Fang Wuyang sheathed his saber and stood, no longer pursuing.

Being among the Earth Ranking, failing to take down a junior in the Opening Acupoints Realm after ten strikes was infuriating, but he didn’t press the matter further.

Yet as Fang Wuyang withdrew, Chen Tang had no intention of stopping.

He was already fixated on the saber in Fang Wuyang’s hand!