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Once the situation becomes irreversible, Qin Fang would not hesitate to take decisive actions.

Although Tang Nan and his two companions are formidable, if Qin Fang were to resort to a deathblow, it would be easy for him to leave them with no place to be buried. In a relative sense, Qin Fang also possesses a certain degree of confidence and arrogance.

But the prerequisite is still to rescue Tang Xin first...

"It seems that this brother is really intent on picking a fight..."

Hearing Qin Fang's words, Tang Nan's expression darkened further, and his tone also became quite hostile, a chill in his eyes that struck fear into others, exuding a bone-chilling coldness.

Upon hearing Tang Nan's words, Tang Wei had already drawn his sword, slightly spreading his stance, adjusting his body, ready to strike at any moment.

Tang Zhan was in a similar state, only he appeared even more vigilant and cautious, his eyes fixated on Song Qingshan, clearly deeming him as his opponent...

As for facing Qin Fang, with Tang Nan and Tang Wei dealing with him, it seemed that would be more than enough.

A battle between the two sides was on the verge of erupting.

Qin Fang's face was calm, but deep inside he was contemplating a strategy to break the current deadlock.

With Tang Xin in the enemy's hands, their side inevitably felt some apprehension about making a move, and Tang Nan was an unreliable character. Though he appeared to be a gentleman on the surface, he was in fact the epitome of a villain, capable of doing anything should the situation take a turn for the worse.

Before encountering Qin Fang, Song Qingshan's strength was indeed top-notch among the younger disciples outside of the hermetic sects, almost unbeatable.

But taking into account these ancient, reclusive sects, he could only be considered an average expert, not particularly outstanding.

Song Qingshan knew this very well himself, otherwise he could have advanced to Grandmaster Level much earlier, instead of waiting until both the Great Strength Eagle Claw Technique and the Thirteen Taibao Horizontal Training Golden Bell Cover had reached the Master Level before attempting to break through...

In terms of talent, he was not significantly inferior to the prodigies from the hermetic sects, but his strength was clearly at a disadvantage, due to not only differences in cultivation techniques but also a lack of resources.

These resources could be people or things. The Tianying Sect could not compete with the Tang Sect or Shaolin Temple, and even when compared to the Heavenly Pool Sect, they were far behind.

However, after encountering Qin Fang, Song Qingshan recalled the astonishing scene that nearly took his breath away, and then Qin Fang generously offered him a drop of Spiritual Medicine that even the entire Tianying Sect could not procure during his attempt to reach Grandmaster Level. The medicine's purification boosted his strength from second-rate to the level of a top-tier expert almost instantly...

Initially, he might have relied on the advantage of his cultivation technique to be on par with a Mid-Master Level expert, but now his strength had advanced beyond that... Mid-Master Level was already invincible, and even facing those at the Master Level Late Stage, he possessed the strength to fight, or at the very least, defend himself without doubt, thanks to his powerful defensive cultivation technique, the Thirteen Taibao Horizontal Training Golden Bell Shield.

The cultivation of the three Tangs was incredibly formidable, with Tang Wei comparable to the pre-Grandmaster Level Song Qingshan, almost invincible among those below the Grandmaster Level; Tang Nan himself was a Grandmaster-level expert, at least on par with an average Mid-Master Level powerful individual, if not rivaling those at the Master Level Late Stage; while the strongest, Tang Zhan, was the one Qin Fang and Song Qingshan were most wary of, already firmly in possession of Master Level Late Stage cultivation...

With such a disparity in strength, there is no doubt that Qin Fang's side is at a relative disadvantage. Should a fight break out, his side would certainly be at a loss.

Firstly, their strength was slightly weaker, and secondly, they were also at a numerical disadvantage.

Facing two against three, with the individual strength of each opponent surpassing that of Qin Fang's side, how could they possibly fight?

But since they had decided to rescue someone, they couldn't give up halfway, no matter the difficulty. There might still be a good chance of victory.

"If you insist on thinking that way, then I have nothing more to say..."

Simply bluffing, Qin Fang held no hope that Tang Nan would be deterred by it. Plainly speaking, he was here to stir up trouble, and there was no expectation of an easy resolution before Tang Xin was rescued.

"Senior brother, why waste so much time talking to him? It's three against two, we have them completely under control..."

Tang Wei, with sword in hand, was filled with impatience and disdain. Among their group of three, each individual was quite formidable, whereas on Qin Fang's side there were only two, whose strength might be strong but clearly not up to their level.

"Make your move..."

Tang Nan found the reasoning sound and immediately signaled Tang Zhan with a glance, then issued an order. With a short sword in hand, he made a slight move and charged towards Qin Fang.

Tang Wei followed closely behind, gripping his short sword firmly, ready to unleash his sword technique in coordination with Tang Nan to slay the disruptive Qin Fang on the spot.

Tang Zhan didn't move, but his vigilant gaze was locked on Song Qingshan, as if he was ready to strike at him the moment he dared to make a move.

"This place is too cramped, it's inconvenient to fight here. If you're brave enough, let's take it outside..."

Though Song Qingshan and Qin Fang hadn't exchanged a word, they seemed to have an excellent unspoken understanding. Seeing that Tang Nan and Tang Wei had already made a move against Qin Fang, and knowing that the most formidable threat among the three was Tang Zhan, Song Qingshan immediately taunted him before quickly heading outside the cave.

"This one's on you; I'll go kill that one..."

Tang Zhan seldom spoke. Apart from his personality, it was also his pride that held him back. In fact, he really disdained associating with Tang Nan, but he couldn't change this fact.

Qin Fang might be strong, but Tang Nan and Tang Wei's combined strength was definitely not inferior to his. If even they couldn't handle Qin Fang, Tang Zhan's presence would be of no use either.

However, Song Qingshan's provocation was enough to pique his interest. With a brief word, he immediately gave chase, his target being Song Qingshan, leaving the situation inside the cave to Tang Nan and Tang Wei.

Provoked by Song Qingshan, Tang Zhan immediately pursued to kill, and with their departure, only four people remained in the cave.

Tang Xin, who had her acupoints sealed, stood motionless and could essentially be ignored, leaving Qin Fang to face off against Tang Nan and Tang Wei, two against one.

Both of their strengths were formidable. Tang Wei was comparable to a Grandmaster-level Expert, while Tang Nan was a genuine Mid-Master Level Expert.

If it hadn't been for the spiritual medicine Golden Dragon Saliva, Qin Fang wouldn't have been able to enhance his body to its current level, nor would his strength have reached such heights. Under normal circumstances, it would be nearly impossible for him to face these two opponents alone...

But now, it was not necessarily the case. Even if he couldn't defeat the enemies, self-preservation was entirely manageable, and this was still without Qin Fang resorting to his trump card...

Ding ding ding~~

Tang Nan and Tang Wei attacked swiftly, their short swords striking fast. A black military spike appeared in Qin Fang's hands, and with a slight movement, he instantly parried their swords, producing a series of clear, ringing clashes.

Tang Sect's short swords were practically standard issue weapons. All Tang Sect disciples used swords of this specification, whether it was the three Tang Sect male disciples present or Tang Xin, all wielding the same model crafted by Tang Sect blacksmiths using Hundred Refined Fine Steel, certainly formidable weapons.

It cannot be denied that in the ancient art of sword-making, certain levels were reached that modern people have yet to grasp. However, this was limited to the top-tier craftsmen, such as the Grandmaster Swordsmith Ou Yezi, who forged absolute divine weapons.

Ordinary blacksmiths clearly couldn't reach such heights, so they could only use materials like Hundred Refined Fine Steel to make relatively good weapons, just like those of the Tang Sect.

Whereas the military spike in Qin Fang's hands, also a standardized weapon, was made using modern alloy materials. This military spike, exclusive to the Mercenary Corps, and was of excellent quality, mixed with titanium alloys, making the spike inherently tougher...

When the blades collided, they produced clear and delightful sounds, even sparking off flecks of fire that seemed particularly dazzling in the silent cave.

"Indeed, a fierce dragon will not be subdued when crossing the river... It seems we did underestimate you..."

The just-executed move was merely a simple test. Tang Nan and Tang Wei hadn't used their full strength, and neither had Qin Fang, resulting in a quiet and straightforward exchange.

However, after this probing, Tang Nan and Tang Wei dared not underestimate Qin Fang anymore, and their eyes held more respect, recognizing that Qin Fang's strength was somewhat greater than they had anticipated.

"Mutual feelings..."

Qin Fang's expression remained unchanged, speaking indifferently.

Yet his mind was extremely vigilant. Although they hadn't shown their full strength in the probe, Tang Wei and Tang Nan, worthy disciples of the Tang Sect, had solid cultivation and were far from being half-baked experts found elsewhere. Moreover, their moves were very coordinated, presenting a significant threat to Qin Fang in that brief exchange.

Qin Fang had already seen Tang Nan as a formidable opponent, and with the addition of the well-synchronized Tang Wei, his pressure surged, his eyes losing their previous ease and lightness, turning instead solemn and cautious...

"Hmph, cease your lip service; let's see the truth under our hands... I, Tang Nan, would like to see whether the experts outside the mountains are worthy of my Tang Sect disciples' notice..."

Tang Nan didn't bother with more trash talk. Having successfully provoked his anger, he naturally wanted a swift battle to quickly finish his foe.

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