The words of the black-robed man immediately made Bai Zihe's pupils contract.
Yet, he still showed no outward reaction.
The black-robed man paid it no mind and continued, "Tang Fei and Tang Wentian are already on their way back to the Tang family's inner clan."
"The route is..."
Immediately, the black-robed man revealed a highly confidential address.
Tang Qianqiu's face contorted in shock.
"Who exactly are you, and how do you know the location of the Tang family's inner clan?"
"Slap—"
In response to Tang Qianqiu's cold interrogation, the black-robed man delivered a resounding slap.
Seeing Bai Zihe still hesitant, the black-robed man added, "Bai Zihe, Tang Fei is about ten li away from reaching the inner clan."
"If you wish to kill him, you must depart quickly. Otherwise, once he reaches the Tang family's inner clan... no matter how great your skill, it will be exceedingly difficult."
Bai Zihe couldn't ascertain the origin of this black-robed man.
However, judging by Tang Qianqiu's reaction, it didn't seem like a fabrication.
Thus, he cast another look at the black-robed man before swiftly leaving the Tang residence and heading in the direction indicated.
Thirty li east of the Tang family's domain.
There lay a secluded valley, lush with vegetation, teeming with wild beasts and lively birds.
This was the Tang family's inner clan, named "Tang Gu."
Two li outside Tang Gu.
Tang Wentian and Tang Fei walked leisurely towards this destination.
With the Tang family's territory almost within reach and the formidable Tang Wentian by his side, Tang Fei felt no apprehension, proceeding at a relaxed pace.
"Bai Zihe..."
Tang Fei's face was extremely grim, his eyes burning with a mixture of hatred and rage.
"I have not forgotten the humiliation this time!"
"When I venture out next..."
"I will surely flay your skin and strip your bones, and butcher you alive to quench the burning hatred in my heart!"
Tang Fei spat curses as he walked, clearly harboring a deep-seated animosity towards Bai Zihe.
"There's no need to wait for next time."
Just then, a figure blurred past and appeared before Tang Fei. Clad in snow-white, it was none other than Bai Zihe.
Upon seeing Bai Zihe pursuing them, Tang Fei's heart leaped in alarm.
But he quickly regained his composure.
After all, Tang Wentian, an elder of the Tang family, was by his side!
Tang Fei immediately sneered, "Fifth Elder, this is Bai Zihe!"
Even without his prompt,
Tang Wentian had already guessed as much, though he was perplexed as to how Bai Zihe had discovered the Tang family's location.
Bai Zihe blocked their path.
His gaze fell upon Tang Fei, his eyes narrowing slightly. His starry eyes flickered with undisguised killing intent, "Tang Fei, I told you..."
"The moment you laid a hand on my seventh senior sister, you became a dead man!"
"Will you offer your head willingly."
"Or..."
Bai Zihe advanced step by step,
his aura surging, rapidly building to a sky-piercing intensity.
Unstoppable, inspiring awe!
Even Tang Wentian felt a jolt at the sheer power emanating from him.
Bai Zihe...
He was arrogant, yes, but he undeniably possessed the grounds for his arrogance!
Based on the aura he was currently displaying, Tang Wentian himself admitted he wouldn't have absolute certainty of defeating him.
However, aura was not the same as actual combat prowess!
The reason the inner clans of ancient martial families were formidable was that, in addition to cultivation, they possessed mastery of exquisite techniques.
A single move could unleash immense combat power.
For example,
the Thousand Layer Palm executed by the black-robed man moments ago!
"Bai Zihe—"
Tang Wentian stepped forward, his cold eyes like frost, "You are too arrogant!"
"Tang Fei, press on boldly and do not look back. This brat... I shall contend with him today and see what means he possesses."
With that,
he took a step forward, shielding Tang Fei from the full brunt of Bai Zihe's imposing aura.
"Old man..."
Bai Zihe's starry eyes showed no diminution of killing intent, "You cannot protect him!"
As the words left his lips, Bai Zihe flashed forward, his hand reaching for the back of Tang Fei's head.
His five fingers formed a claw, imbued with concentrated internal energy.
Once it connected...
Tang Fei's skull would surely be shattered, leading to an inescapable death!
"Swish—"
Just as Bai Zihe's hand was half a foot away from Tang Fei's head, a chilling gust of wind swept in from the side.
It was Tang Wentian.
"Youngster, your opponent is me!"
Facing this situation,
Bai Zihe could no longer recklessly attack Tang Fei. For even if he succeeded, he would then face Tang Wentian's thunderous counter-attack!
"Swish!"
In an instant, Bai Zihe changed his move, striking Tang Wentian's incoming attack with a palm.
"Rumble—"
The next moment, the two collided.
A torrent of power radiated from the center of their clash, and the first to bear its brunt was none other than Tang Fei...
"Bang!"
He was sent flying by the shockwaves of their battle, crashing to the ground.
But Tang Fei knew time was of the essence.
He scrambled to his feet, casting a venomous glare at Bai Zihe, and without another word, continued to sprint towards Tang Gu, even faster and more desperately than before.