Although trapped in such a situation, Zheng Ping and Chu An, despite being startled, remained calm, choosing not to invoke Zheng Chu's name for protection. Instead, they kept their expressions taut and observed their surroundings intently, seeking an opportunity to escape.
This composure surprised Chu Zheng somewhat.
The following day, a team bearing the Zhang Family's insignia happened to patrol the area, discovering anomalies outside the cave and engaging in fierce conflict with the group of cultivators.
In an instant, spells flashed, shouts rang out, rocks crumbled, and the earth shook.
But Chu Zheng clearly saw that despite the apparent intensity, neither side suffered casualties.
He perceived the trick at a glance—it was barely a tactic, more akin to child's play, indeed quite mild.
