This team of guards from Tiger Peak Manor consists of a total of five people.
Among these five, only the leading guard has the strength of the 9th Layer of the Grotto Heaven Realm.
The remaining four possess the strength of the 7th Layer of the Grotto Heaven Realm.
On paper, this strength is already not weak.
The 7th Layer of the Grotto Heaven Realm has the strength of someone who has just entered the Third Grade of the Immortal Realm.
Although it does not match the strength cultivated using the Old Method, it is not considered weak.
Unfortunately, Shen Han has now stepped into the Second Grade of the Immortal Realm.
He holds two long swords with orange-level attributes in his hands.
With these two long swords, whether defending against enemies or slaying opponents, his power increases greatly.
Even before stepping into the Second Grade, it was easy for him to kill these guards.
Not to mention now.
As long as that poisoned long sword cuts them, the outcome of the battle is already determined.
When fighting against others, Tiger Peak Manor’s guards have another advantage.
They have all practiced Poison Skill, and during combat, they release poisonous mist.
This is why other sects are reluctant to engage with Tiger Peak Manor.
Regardless of victory or defeat, being entangled by that poison is extremely unpleasant.
However, this poison has no effect on Shen Han.
The "Unceasing Skill" is enough to resist the poisonous mist they release.
In turn, this poisonous mist becomes a hindrance for them.
At this moment, Shen Han is hidden in the shadows, watching the team of guards depart.
If he were to launch a lightning-fast ambush, it wouldn’t take long to cut their numbers in half.
He could then disappear in an instant.
But for this operation, he has no interest in them.
The death of guards would not truly hurt Tiger Peak Manor.
To inflict pain, the core disciples must perish.
This time, Tiger Peak Manor has sent Shen Ao and his senior brother Ban Wu.
If the two of them die, Tiger Peak Manor, You Wanying, should feel what pain truly is.
When casually attacking Xiaoyao Peak and Yun Mansion, she might not have thought of this day coming.
After the guard team departed, it took only a little over a quarter of an hour for Shen Ao and Ban Wu to follow.
They must have believed that they were close to their destination, and any plan to lure out Shen Han was now futile.
So they followed closely, just going through the motions.
The two proceeded at a leisurely pace.
Over ten days of calm had greatly reassured Shen Ao.
Especially that "flea theory," which significantly boosted Shen Ao’s confidence.
As they traveled, Ban Wu continued to offer Shen Ao guidance.
This time out, Shen Ao felt it was the right decision.
There were many accusations against him back at Manor.
Coming out not only posed no problems but also alleviated his public relations crisis.
"We should reach Nine Heavens Palace tomorrow and stay there for two days.
The journey has been calm and uneventful, hasn’t it been?"
Ban Wu wore a slight smile as he looked at Shen Ao at his side.
In response, Shen Ao nodded in agreement.
"He must know that we have protection all along the way, so he dares not come again.
That kind of person is just like a flea or a rat,
only daring to use little tricks in corners where no one is watching."
Ban Wu actually bore some contempt in his tone.
But he believed that such scorn was warranted.
If a strong person doesn’t have a proud mindset, how can they truly be called strong?
But as he spoke, several streams of Sword Qi rushed toward the two of them.
Though it was winter, there were still many lush green trees in the forest.