The Tai Lake water system, on the upper reaches of the Ti Yang River.
Li Chang'an's head broke the surface of the water. He scanned his surroundings, and after confirming there was no danger, he staggered back to the shore.
That withered figure from before, the one called a Chief Banner Officer, had to be a powerful expert at the Martial King Realm. The depth of the Qi Force surrounding his body was so profound that Li Chang'an could feel a palpable threat even from dozens of meters away.
Fortunately, the bottom of Tai Lake was riddled with countless underground rivers. After twisting and turning through the water, Li Chang'an had managed to slip into one of them. He then navigated its winding passages and finally shook off his persistent pursuer.
