章 48: Flash

"I originally believed that the three immortal swords would be sufficient to handle the Marrow Tempering realm. It appears that my optimism was misplaced," Chen Fei muttered to himself. Without actual combat, relying solely on judgment would lead to significant deviations in many aspects. The difference in battle prowess between Jian Liang and Zhang Xianping, both in the Bone Tempering realm, was astonishing.

One should never underestimate their enemy, as it might result in their demise, rendering them incapable of seeing the future. Chen Fei surveyed the chaotic courtyard and the lifeless bodies strewn across the ground.

His plans had been disrupted to some extent. He pondered how to explain the situation when the Zhao family arrived tomorrow. Could he simply state that the three individuals in front of him had perished together? It would be difficult to believe, given the clean wounds on the guards' necks, indicating they were swiftly overpowered and killed.