There were three famous guards within the capital, the Dragonclaw Guard, the Dragonteeth Guard, and the Dragoneye Guard.
The Dragonclaw Guard's duty was to maintain order within the capital and prevent all crimes.
Within the headquarters of the Dragonteeth Guard, a tall and strong commander wearing dragonteeth armor sat at the head.
His gaze was cold as he stared down at Long Pozong, who was kneeling on one knee.
Another person sat on the other side. He looked cultured and refined, wearing a golden robe embroidered with dragons emerging from the water. He had a playful smile on his face as he played with a dark red ball in his hand. The ball emitted a faint but unique fragrance that seeped into one's heart, calming one's mind and clearing one's mind.
"Third Prince, Commander, Chen Zong has rejected the Third Prince's offer." Ding Xuan, Long Pozong, immediately added, "Although he didn't say it explicitly, Chen Zong's words indicated that he was against changing his surname to Long."
"Third Prince, what do you think …" The Dragonteeth Guard commander ignored Long Pozong and looked at the Third Prince.
The Dragonteeth Guard belonged to the Third Prince's faction.
"Public order within the capital has been good recently. The Dragonclaw Guard's deterrence is a bit lacking." The Third Prince said ambiguously with a smile on his face.
The Dragonteeth Guard commander and Long Pozong both revealed smiles of understanding.
… …
The owner of the shabby inn was sitting comfortably on an old recliner, fanning himself with a fan in one hand and holding a teapot in the other. He took a sip from time to time, appearing indescribably relaxed.
This inn might not be able to make him rich, but basic necessities were no problem at all. He didn't have much ambition and was content with a small fortune.
Suddenly, a series of orderly footsteps sounded. They were short and forceful, startling the owner of the inn. He hastily stood up to take a look, and his face immediately paled.
He saw ten people in silver armor approaching quickly. There was a dragon claw pattern on their armor.
Dragonclaw Guard!
"Why have you come to my shabby place?" The owner hastily stood up, his entire body trembling. He couldn't help but be afraid. Something was about to happen when the Dragonclaw Guard was on the move.
"Is there anyone called Chen Zong here?" The leader of the Dragonclaw Guard asked, his tone sharp and unyielding.
"Sir, there are many people living in my shabby place, but I've never asked for their names." The owner hastily bowed and replied.
"Is there such a person?" One of the Dragonclaw Guards took out a scroll and unfurled it. On it was a portrait of a person's head. It was Chen Zong.
"Yes, yes, yes, yes, he lives," The owner glanced at the Dragonclaw Guard commander, nodding his head, with certainty...
The ten Dragon Claw Guards didn't pay any more attention to the innkeeper. They directly rushed into the inn and went straight to the second floor. When they arrived in front of room 3, they kicked open the door without saying a word. Powerful auras immediately locked onto Chen Zong.
"Chen Zong, we suspect that you are involved in a murder and robbery case. Surrender now and follow us back for investigation. If you didn't do it, we will prove your innocence," the leader of the Dragon Claw Guards shouted.
In an instant, Chen Zong's mind raced. His intuition told him that this matter had something to do with Ding Xuan. No, it had something to do with the Third Prince. Logically speaking, he could not go against the Dragon Claw Guards, because the Dragon Claw Guards were the guards of the imperial city. They had great power and many masters.
Moreover, the Dragonclaw Guards represented the face of the royal family.
However, Chen Zong also understood that the so-called murder and robbery case had nothing to do with him. Since the Dragon Claw Guards suddenly came to him and named him, it was obvious that they were plotting something. If he really allowed himself to be captured and taken away, he would be in a hopeless situation. After all, he had just arrived and had no foundation in the Imperial City.
He was just a warrior of the Genuine Martial Arts Realm. Even if he was a genius, if he lacked a strong enough backer, he would be like a rootless duckweed. Even if he was killed, there would be no justice.
In an instant, Chen Zong's mind raced. Many thoughts flashed through his mind and he made a decision.
Getting up, Chen Zong walked toward the Dragon Claw Guards without any breath. He looked calm, but the ten Dragon Claw Guards were extremely vigilant. Their sharp eyes fell on Chen Zong, as if they wanted to tear him apart.
The cultivation of the ten Dragon Claw Guards had reached the ninth level of the Genuine Martial Arts Realm. Their breath was fierce and not easy to deal with. The position they stood in seemed to be random, but there was a hidden mystery. They could burst out the most powerful attack in an instant and form an encirclement, making it impossible for the enemy to escape.
Directly taking the full blow of ten warriors of the ninth level of the Genuine Martial Arts Realm was definitely not a good feeling, especially since none of the ten warriors was weak.
Chen Zong approached the opponents. His expression still didn't change, and his body didn't emit any breath fluctuation. It looked like he was really going to be captured without putting up a fight.
The moment Chen Zong approached the Dragon Claw Guards, all of a sudden, his tyrannical True Power broke out and bombarded in all directions. The terrible power directly made it difficult for the Dragon Claw Guards to stand still. Their encirclement was broken by Chen Zong as their bodies swayed.
Using the Floating Swan Body Technique to the extreme, Chen Zong's body was extremely flexible. Combined with the Sweeping Eight Directions Body Technique, he quickly rushed into the middle of the ten Dragon Claw Guards.
The ten Dragon Claw Guards were experienced in hundreds of battles. Their reaction was extremely fast. They immediately used the Dragon Claw Hand to grab Chen Zong. It was as if ten dragon claws were grabbing from all directions. It was impossible to go up to the sky or down to the ground. It sealed off the surroundings and eliminated all of Chen Zong's escape routes.
If it were other warriors in the Real Martial Arts Realm, it would be very difficult to deal with such a counterattack. However, with his high realm, Chen Zong could clearly feel the trajectory of the ten Dragon Claw Guards' attacks. He knew exactly where each claw would grab him.
With a high degree of control over his body, Chen Zong could easily make all kinds of incredible movements. Twisting, he was more flexible than a snake. He avoided the Dragon Claw Hands one by one. He was more slippery than a loach. Every attack of the ten Dragon Claw Guards missed.
However, Chen Zong didn't escape. Instead, he counterattacked.
Chen Zong's idea was very simple. It wasn't difficult to escape, but then he would have to face the pursuit of the ten Dragon Claw Guards. At that time, it would definitely attract more trouble. At that time, he would attract more powerful warriors. He might be captured alive, or even killed on the spot.
It was also inappropriate to kill the ten Dragon Claw Guards. It was tantamount to going against the royal family.
The plan now was to defeat the ten Dragon Claw Guards and make them lose their ability to move for a certain period of time. Then he would take the opportunity to escape and leave the Imperial City.
Once the decision was made, Chen Zong didn't hesitate. However, he didn't draw his sword. Instead, he stretched out his hands and pointed his sword at the bodies of the ten Dragon Claw Guards. The tyrannical Pure Yang Qi and Great True Force rushed into the bodies of the ten Dragon Claw Guards. The Dragon Claw Guards' Qi, blood, and True Force were defeated. They instantly lost the ability to move and fell to the ground.
Then, Chen Zong defeated the owner of the inn and rushed out of the inn without looking back. He quickly went to the gate of the Imperial City.
His expression was calm, but his steps were fast, like a gust of wind. Chen Zong knew that his attack just now was enough to make the ten Dragon Claw Guards lie down for a few hours. As for the owner of the inn, he would lie down for even longer.
A few hours was enough for Chen Zong to rush out of the Imperial City. As for after leaving the city, he would take it one step at a time.
Just as Chen Zong quickly left the inn and arrived at the main street, a person in the distance showed a smile.
"Chen Zong, you really didn't give up without a fight. Now that's interesting." Ding Xuan secretly smiled, but didn't pursue because there was no need to. Chen Zong couldn't escape at all. This Imperial City had already been set up.
Even if Chen Zong was a Transcendent Realm master, he couldn't leave safely.
"Resist … Struggle … The more violent you are, the more serious the consequences will be …" Ding Xuan muttered to himself, a grin appearing on his face.
Moving as fast as the wind, Chen Zong's face gradually became dignified because he felt like he was being watched. It was as if there were sharp gazes locked onto him from all directions.
Moving even faster, like a bolt of lightning, Chen Zong flew towards the city gate. Gradually, Chen Zong also saw the city gate. As long as he rushed out of the city, he might be able to leave this place.
Immediately, at the city gate, a group of Dragon Claw Guards appeared, intercepting Chen Zong at the gate, waiting for him to approach so he could walk right into their trap.
These ten Dragon Claw Guards were different from the previous Dragon Claw Guards. Each of them exuded a tyrannical aura. Chen Zong estimated that this kind of aura was at least Three-Star. Immediately after, another figure flashed and appeared in front of the ten Dragon Claw Guards, his hands crossed behind his back, a calm expression on his face as he stared at Chen Zong indifferently.
Pseudo Transcendent Realm!
Chen Zong paused.
If it were ten Three-Star cultivators, he was confident he could deal with them, but a Pseudo Transcendent Realm master was beyond his ability to deal with.
Without hesitation, Chen Zong immediately turned around, only to see another Pseudo Transcendent Realm master a few hundred meters away, also wearing Dragon Claw Guard armour, staring at him indifferently.
Chen Zong's heart sank.
Not only were there Pseudo Transcendent Realm Dragon Claw Guards in front and behind him, but there were also Pseudo Transcendent Realm Dragon Claw Guards on his left and right. He wasn't a match for any one of them, let alone four.
The encirclement formed by four Pseudo Transcendent Realm masters eliminated any possibility of Chen Zong escaping, unless he used the Red Thunder Sword.
However, Chen Zong was also very clear that if he really used the Red Thunder Sword, the consequences would be even more serious. At that time, the ones chasing after him wouldn't be Pseudo Transcendents, but real Transcendents. Perhaps even Earth Spirit Realm masters would be dispatched.
[How should I deal with the current predicament?]
A sense of helplessness filled his heart, but Chen Zong didn't give up, constantly trying to think of a way to escape.
This trip to the Imperial City absolutely couldn't become his own grave.
The four Pseudo Transcendent Realm Dragon Claw Guards didn't approach, instead just standing in place with indifferent looks on their faces.
At that moment, a figure appeared beside Chen Zong like a bolt of lightning. It was a middle-aged man wearing a grey robe and carrying a long sword on his back. The scabbard was simple and somewhat old. His hair was white and the corners of his eyes were covered with crow's feet. He didn't seem to be young.
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