Eternal Saber-Chapter 270 - 54: No Escape Even with Wings

The juvenile flood dragon struggled for a while and finally exhausted all its strength and vitality, lying motionless.

Its body was covered in scarlet mud, and dozens of corpses it had swallowed lay around it.

Only then did Chen Tang finally take a long breath.

He intended to leave immediately but changed his mind and approached the juvenile flood dragon with his knife.

Although it was just a juvenile, it was still a flood dragon and should have many treasures on it.

Not to mention anything else, just the outer skin of the flood dragon with its scales could be utilized.

With this thought, Chen Tang raised ’Eternal’ and swiftly skinned the flood dragon along the huge gaping wound on its abdomen.

When hunting at the Three Thousand Snow Ridges, he often did such things and was quite adept at it.

After skinning, Chen Tang spent some time poking around in the juvenile flood dragon’s mouth.

He also dismembered the juvenile flood dragon’s body a bit.

It is said that flood dragons that have cultivated to a high level usually have an inner core.

Unfortunately, he couldn’t find the so-called ’inner core.’

This juvenile flood dragon must have just been born and has not yet reached the realm of cultivating an ’inner core.’

That makes sense.

If this juvenile flood dragon had really cultivated an inner core, it would have been him who died.

Of course, not finding an inner core did allow Chen Tang to find another thing.

A tendon about as thick as a thumb, closely attached to the spine of the juvenile flood dragon!

Chen Tang pulled with all his might, surprisingly unable to break it.

This tendon was extremely tough and highly resilient!

Chen Tang simply folded the juvenile flood dragon skin a few times.

After all, with three zhangs long, even when folded, it was still a thick layer.

He then used the flood dragon tendon to tie it to his back, wrapping it a few times to secure it before heading down the cliff.

Below the cliff, the villagers looked at Chen Tang as if he were a god or a ghost!

Today, they came to worship the flood dragon and were extremely shocked.

First, the flood dragon perished.

Then, they witnessed the hundreds of corpses inside its belly.

And afterwards, this young man actually skinned a flood dragon and extracted its tendon!

"You, you, you... how dare you..."

In the hearts of these villagers, the reverence and awe for the flood dragon had long been deeply ingrained.

Even knowing the truth that the flood dragon ate people, their fear of it had not diminished at all.

But Chen Tang’s actions of skinning and extracting its tendons shook them to the core, as if trampling the deity in their hearts to pieces!

So, flood dragons could die!

So, humans could slay a flood dragon, could even skin it and extract its tendons!

"Who... exactly are you?"

A villager asked shakily.

"My name is Chen Tang."

Chen Tang sheathed ’Eternal’, grinned, and said, "I’m a blade master."

With that, Chen Tang turned and left.

His purpose in slaying the flood dragon had been achieved.

Besides mourning Yuan Qingshan and venting his anger, he wanted to expose the truth about the flood dragons in Qingzhou to the world!

If you don’t believe the evil deeds of the flood dragons.

I’ll have you witness it all with your own eyes!

He believed that it wouldn’t be long before the story of this cliff spread throughout Qingzhou and even the entire Qian Country.

No matter how much Profound Celestial Sect tried to suppress and control it, this matter would eventually spread, planting a seed in some people’s hearts.

Even if just a part of the people wake up and doubt Profound Celestial Sect, it would be enough.

The influence and foundation that Profound Celestial Sect has today are the results of decades, if not centuries, of effort.

With Chen Tang’s means, it was impossible to destroy its foundation with just one event.

There is still a long way to go.

Chen Tang descended the cliff to find Thunder Leopard nervously running over, snorting and urging him to get on quickly.

"Splaaash!"

At this moment, a wave sound came from the water surface of Qingzhou Marsh.

A huge wave was rising from one end of the marsh, rushing towards them.

Atop this wave was a silver flood dragon, howling at the sky, radiating endless killing intent and fury, coming on with a frenzy!

Chen Tang’s heart sank.

The Silver Flood Dragon had returned!

No time to think, Chen Tang leaped onto the horse.

Without further urging, Thunder Leopard darted off instantly, speeding away faster than usual!

On water, the silver flood dragon’s speed was faster than Thunder Leopard.

But beyond the limits of Qingzhou Marsh, on land, Thunder Leopard had the upper hand.

Before long, Thunder Leopard had left the silver flood dragon behind.

But if Thunder Leopard’s speed slowed a bit, the silver flood dragon would catch up again!

Chen Tang had killed the juvenile flood dragon and was covered in its blood scent.

Moreover, he was carrying the flood dragon’s skin and tendons on his back.

Thunder Leopard carried Chen Tang all the way west, running forward. As long as they left the range of Qingzhou Peninsula and turned south, they could reach Xiajiang.

There, Changsun Ming was waiting for them!

About half an hour passed when Chen Tang’s instincts suddenly tingled, and he shouted softly, "Watch out!"

Thunder Leopard, perceptive as ever, sensed danger even before Chen Tang’s reminder, leaping into the air!

Whoosh!

Underneath, a white light flashed, nearly scraping by its hooves, a close call.

Meanwhile, another white light swept across the horse’s back.

Chen Tang was nearly thrown off, hanging sideways off the saddle, narrowly avoiding a fatal strike!

It was a flying sword!

A Mystic Master had made a move!

But no!

The speed of this flying sword was extraordinarily fast!

It was likely above an ordinary Mystic Master.

Beyond the Foundation Establishment Realm is the Golden Core Realm within the Profound Sect.

Mystic Masters of this realm within the sect are referred to as True Masters!

"Chen Tang, you scoundrel, let’s see where you can run to!"

Just then, a voice echoed from several dozen meters away, filled with endless resentment.

This voice was somewhat familiar.

Chen Tang glanced over.

It was Elder Qu of the Profound Celestial Sect!

Elder Qu’s disciple, Kong Cong, had died by Chen Tang’s blade.

Back then, the two had a standoff at the Ministry of Imperial Stables.

Chen Tang’s heart sank.

The presence of Elder Qu meant that the Capital City’s pursuers had arrived!

It was Chen Tang’s greatest concern.

The so-called nine deaths and one life did not refer to slaying the flood dragon.

But because of the delay due to slaying the flood dragon, once the Capital City’s pursuers arrived, there would be no escape!

Yuan Qingshan was already gone.

Across Qian Country, there was no power left to protect him!

This time, the Profound Celestial Sect would surely spare no effort!

Thud!

Just as Chen Tang’s thoughts were racing, a drumbeat sounded not far ahead!

A troop charged out from the side, their banners flying, with a large ’Sun’ character emblazoned on them.

Leading the charge was one of the Profound Celestial Sect’s Thirty-Six Marshals, Sun Tianlu the Profound Celestial Divine Fist!

Thud!

Another drumbeat sounded.

From the other side, another troop charged out, their banners marked with a ’Zhou’ character.

Leading them was another Marshal, Zhou Haijian the Sea and Heaven Sword!

Both of these men harbored deep hatred for Chen Tang and were bent on killing him.

Now, they led their troops from the Capital City to come after him!

Zhou Haijian said coldly, "Chen Tang, Yuan Qingshan has already immolated himself as a sacrifice to heaven, and no Imperial Token or Grand Tutor status can save you! Yuan Qingshan waits on the Yellow Springs Path for you, ready for you to join him!"

Elder Qu sneered, "Young man, I told you, your time was running out!"