My strength increases by one percent every day; I can destroy stars with my bare hands.

"puff!"

Li Xuancang drew his sword and covered his wound, but blood continued to flow uncontrollably.

After glancing at the man in the green robe who had been sent flying, Li Xuancang, having no chance to kill him, quickly fled back to the city.

The change happened too fast; from the man in the green robe making his move to Li Xuancang sending the man flying, it all happened in the blink of an eye.

By the time everyone realized what was happening, Li Xuancang had already fled the battlefield.

"It was an assassin from the Misty Rain Pavilion; someone hired someone to kill him."

Ye Wuchen and the others recognized the attacker as an assassin from the Misty Rain Pavilion.

The assassin was severely injured by Li Xuancang's punch, struggled to his feet, and quickly left, dragging his wounded body.

He had been hiding in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity, and finally found the chance to strike decisively.

However, he lacked sufficient understanding of Li Xuancang's strength and failed to kill Li Xuancang with a single sword strike, instead injuring himself severely.

"Li Xuancang has been seriously injured by the assassins of Yanyu Tower. He can't get far. Hurry and chase after him."

The group had calmed their turbulent internal energy. Although their injuries had not healed, they were ready to fight and hurriedly chased after Li Xuancang.

Li Xuancang's heart was pierced. Even if he was strong, he was still just a flesh and blood body, and it would be difficult for him not to die.

In this state, Li Xuancang was powerless to resist them, making it the best time to deliver the final blow.

Li Xuancang's injuries were indeed serious, but not as fatal as everyone had imagined.

Once you get through the early morning hours, your body will be boosted, and you can recover most of your health in a maximum of five days.

He entered the secret passage and quickly arrived outside the city.

He concealed all his presence and left cautiously.

Ye Wuchen and the others were still searching in the city, unaware that Li Xuancang had already escaped.

Several hours later, the group had almost turned Anzhou City upside down and found two passages leading out of the city.

One was in a secluded courtyard, the very one Li Xuancang used, and the other was in the Marquis of Anzhou's residence.

"Damn it, Li Xuancang escaped through the secret passage."

The crowd was furious, shouting and yelling to vent their anger.

They paid such a heavy price, yet still failed to kill Li Xuancang, which was hard for them to accept.

"Chase after him! Find him alive or dead!"

The group quickly emerged from the secret passage and dispatched a large number of people to track down Li Xuancang.

Li Xuancang suffered a fatal wound, but the others still have a chance to catch up with him.

Li Xuancang knew that the others would soon discover the secret passage and would inevitably catch up.

He did not go directly to Liuyun County, but instead took detours and changed directions along the way, even occasionally venturing into deep mountains and forests.

They deliberately left some clues to lead people to search the mountain.

He wanted to buy time until Du Tianfeng and the others were out of danger.

Under his deliberate confusion, Ye Wuchen and the others were in a state of panic, completely unable to predict Li Xuancang's next move.

"Damn it, where on earth is Li Xuancang going?"

Everyone was at a loss, having no way to deal with Li Xuancang.

Five days passed quickly, and Li Xuancang's injuries had mostly healed.

Even if Ye Wuchen and the others find him, he will not be afraid at all.

"Who ambushed me? Hidden in the shadows, striking with deadly precision—a professional assassin."

Li Xuancang recalled the man in the green robe who had tried to assassinate him and suspected that he was an assassin.

"Go and meet up with your parents first, then consult with Lord Du. He is knowledgeable and experienced, and may know the origins of the assassin."

Li Xuancang stopped deliberately leaving any traces and disposed of all evidence before heading towards Liuyun County.

Du Tianfeng and his group arrived just one day earlier than Li Xuancang and were resting.

After arriving in Liuyun County, Li Xuancang went to see his family as soon as possible.

"I'm glad my son is alright."

With Li Xuancang's safe return, the two elders and the eldest sister finally felt relieved.

After meeting his family, Li Xuancang came to see Du Tianfeng and told him the truth.

"Anzhou City has fallen. We have no chance and can only leave Anzhou."

Without the support of the imperial court, the fall of Anzhou was inevitable from the start.

It's already quite remarkable that they've managed to hold on until now.

Du Tianfeng pondered for a moment and said, "The person who ultimately assassinated you was most likely an assassin from the Misty Rain Pavilion. Someone must have paid to kill you."

Based on Li Xuancang's description of the clothing and the way he attacked, Du Tianfeng deduced that the attacker was from Yanyulou.

His expression was extremely serious as he cautioned, "If the mission isn't completed, the assassins from the Misty Rain Pavilion will fight to the death. You must be careful."

Being targeted by assassins from the Misty Rain Pavilion is a huge problem, as you could face their threat at any moment.

"Rest assured, sir, they will never have the chance."

After this assassination attempt, Li Xuancang was on guard, and it wouldn't be so easy for the assassins from Yanyu Tower to try to assassinate him again.

Du Tianfeng nodded slightly and told Li Xuancang about the next plan.

"The Liu family, where the governor resides, has already dispatched a fleet to Liuyun County. We will depart from the Canglan River, bypass Yunzhou, and head towards Yangzhou."

To cross Yunzhou, one must pass through the Qilian Mountains, but that is too risky. Taking the waterway is faster and safer.

Li Xuancang gained a deeper understanding of the background and methods of these powerful families.

Being trapped in Anzhou, yet still able to dispatch ships from Yangzhou, demonstrates a force to be reckoned with.

Li Xuancang also understood why Du Tianfeng had led a group of officials from Anzhou to flee for their lives.

These people possessed considerable power, and coupled with the influence behind them, even the imperial court dared not underestimate them.

Only by sharing the burden can we bear the responsibility for losing Anju.

After hesitating for a moment, Li Xuancang decided to ask the question that was on his mind.

"Lord Du, how is the garrison commander?"

Without a Transcendent Realm expert to oversee things, Li Xuancang remained uneasy.

If a Transcendent Realm expert from Yunzhou were to attack, he would have no way to fight back.

Du Tianfeng hesitated for a moment, but still did not hide it from Li Xuancang.

"Don't worry! The reason why the garrison commander hasn't shown up yet is because he's fighting with a Tongxuan Realm expert from Yunzhou. The Tongxuan Realm expert from Yunzhou is being held back by the garrison commander and can't make a move."

Upon hearing this, Li Xuancang belatedly realized what was happening.

No wonder the Tongxuan Realm cultivators from Yunzhou didn't appear on the battlefield; it turns out they were held back by Du Tianhao.

In this way, Li Xuancang would not have to worry about the threat from the Tongxuan Realm.

If they can hide for a while and wait for the Liu family's fleet to arrive, they can leave Anzhou, this dangerous place.

"It will take at least twenty days for the Liu family's fleet to arrive. During this time, we must not expose our whereabouts."

Du Tianfeng looked worried. Twenty days could pass quickly, but it was also possible that Yunzhou would discover them.

If Yunzhou finds out they are in Liuyun County, they will surely come to kill them.

"I'll stall for time."

Li Xuancang decided to take action to disrupt the investigation in Yunzhou and buy time.

Be extremely careful.

Du Tianfeng knew Li Xuancang's strength, but still offered a warning.

"Don't worry, sir."

Afterwards, Li Xuancang bid farewell to his family and left Liuyun County alone.

"Hopefully the fleet arrives soon, otherwise the Great Demon will be freed."

The Yunzhou army is a deadly threat, and the Great Demon is also a deadly existence.

Li Xuancang could only hope that the fleet would arrive soon so he could escape Anzhou as quickly as possible.