Peach Blossom Divine Medical God Chapter 1944 - 1938: Searching for the Surviving Members of the Chou Alliance

"Yes, Uncle Chen." He Xiran nodded in firm agreement, possessing no doubt regarding the future trajectory of their Chou Alliance.

"Yang Zi, I apologize for troubling you with this journey," Chen Tianmin expressed, his gaze fixed on Chen Yang.

"Uncle, you are far too courteous speaking to me in such a manner," Chen Yang responded amicably.

Chen Tianmin offered a smile. While not intentionally being overly formal with Chen Yang, he genuinely struggled to find alternative words to convey his sentiments. Furthermore, these polite words represented not only his personal feelings but also those of every brother within the entire Chou Alliance.

"Very well, Uncle, the present moment is not for such pleasantries. A significant portion of the Blood Bat Hall operatives have been neutralized. Our immediate priority is to locate the remaining brethren of the Chou Alliance."

"We cannot afford to squander precious time. It is entirely possible that other contingents from the Blood Bat Hall are actively pursuing our scattered members," Chen Yang urged.

Despite the resolution of the immediate conflict, the ordeal was far from concluded.

Chen Tianmin understood that to preserve their strength, members had been instructed to disperse and escape individually.

There was no certainty whether the Blood Bat Hall, in response, had also dispatched forces across various locations to hunt down members of the Chou Alliance.

Therefore, any delay was unacceptable. They needed to retrace their steps swiftly and reunite their scattered comrades.

Upon hearing Chen Yang's concern, Chen Tianmin immediately grasped the gravity of the situation.

"Chen Yang, your assessment is accurate. We must expedite our search and gather everyone before the break of dawn. Otherwise, the Blood Bat Hall will undoubtedly retaliate with full force," Chen Tianmin readily concurred.

Chen Yang had eliminated the deputy hall master of the Blood Bat Hall and, in a single decisive engagement, had also dispatched over a hundred cultivators at the Qi Refinement Realm.

This devastating blow was sufficient to send shockwaves throughout the entire cultivation world and infuriate the Hall Master of the Blood Bat Hall.

The loss of over a hundred individuals at the Qi Refinement Realm represented an immense expenditure of resources, requiring significant time and effort to reconstitute such a force.

Moreover, the demise of a formidable expert in the Spirit Gathering Realm compounded the damage.

This act had, in essence, bled the Blood Bat Hall profoundly.

"Yang Zi, what is your proposed course of action? I shall defer to your judgment," Chen Tianmin inquired, finding himself momentarily at a loss for strategic ideas.

After a brief period of contemplation, Chen Yang proposed, "To ensure maximum efficiency, we should divide our search efforts."

"Let us split into four distinct groups, each proceeding in a different cardinal direction to conduct our search. We must locate as many as possible. If we have no success by sunrise, we must depart immediately and reconvene in the county town!"

This location was undeniably too precarious to remain in for an extended duration.

The formidable tracking capabilities of the Blood Bat Hall would inevitably uncover their presence if they lingered.

Consequently, their departure before dawn was imperative, necessitating a significant distance from their current position to completely obscure their trail from the Blood Bat Hall.

Only through such measures could the Chou Alliance find a brief respite.

Although Chen Yang had displayed extraordinary might on this occasion, resulting in the elimination of numerous Blood Bat Hall members, this did not signify his ability to confront the entire organization presently.

The Blood Bat Hall, after all, was an established entity with a history spanning over a century.

Its current Hall Master was a formidable adversary, let alone the even more powerful individuals lurking in the shadows behind the organization.

Therefore, a strategic withdrawal from this area was essential, followed by seeking a secure location for rest and recovery, allowing for meticulous planning for future endeavors.

Once they had sufficiently bolstered their strength, they would settle the score with the Blood Bat Hall!

"Excellent, Yang Zi. We shall proceed according to your strategy," Chen Tianmin declared, decisively endorsing Chen Yang's plan.

Subsequently, the team assignments commenced.

Given the uncertain circumstances prevailing in different areas, each direction was placed under the command of a capable individual.

The northern route was deemed the most perilous, as it led towards the provincial capital where Blood Bat Hall presence was presumed to be denser. Chen Yang consequently volunteered to lead the expedition north.

To facilitate easy identification of Chou Alliance members during the search, He Xiran offered to accompany Chen Yang, an arrangement he readily accepted.

Chen Yang raised no objections to this arrangement.

For the remaining three directions, Xiao Hei, Ao Min, and Chen Tianmin were designated as team leaders, respectively.

Despite sustaining minor injuries, Chen Tianmin's wounds were superficial and not debilitating. Furthermore, with Chen Yang's expert medical attention, his recovery had been substantial, enabling him to effectively confront most threats.

With the teams meticulously organized, they immediately embarked on their respective missions.

"Younger brother, I shall depart now. I anticipate seeing you in the county town after dawn," Ao Min announced.

"Understood. Ensure you avoid any unnecessary conflict and depart promptly to circumvent potential trouble," Chen Yang instructed.

"Acknowledged, I comprehend," Ao Min confirmed.

With his response, Ao Min promptly set out with his assigned group.

"By the way, Xiao Hei, exercise extreme caution. Remember to diligently shake off any pursuers once you depart, ensuring no one can track your movements. Failure to do so could lead to severe repercussions. Maintain composure and refrain from succumbing to bloodlust, do you understand?"

Xiao Hei, known for his inherent combativeness, required this specific admonition. The Chou Alliance had endured a severe setback and required a considerable period to regain its former strength. Therefore, leaving behind any traces that could invite future trouble was strictly forbidden.

"Yes, I understand, Master," Xiao Hei affirmed.

With his reply, Xiao Hei emitted a resounding howl before departing with his team.

"Yang Zi, your uncle is departing as well. We shall meet at dawn," Chen Tianmin announced.

"Understood," Yang Zi replied.

Chen Tianmin was always meticulous in his actions, rendering further reminders unnecessary.

"Chen Yang, we must make haste and set off. Time is of the essence," He Xiran urged, casting a look at the clock, noting the limited time remaining until dawn.

"Very well, let us depart immediately," Chen Yang agreed with a nod. However, he paused momentarily, taking a couple of steps forward. He then channeled his spiritual power, skillfully dismantling the formidable Prison Dragon Formation.

The Prison Dragon Formation was an elaborate and powerful setup, utilizing numerous precious materials. Abandoning such valuable components was unthinkable.

Consequently, he carefully collected and secured all the formation's components within his storage pouch.

Following this, he meticulously erased any traces of their presence at the site.

With every task completed, Chen Yang finally commenced their journey with He Xiran, heading eastward in pursuit of the scattered members of the Chou Alliance.

Accompanied by Wang Cai and Eagle, their progress was notably efficient. They successfully located several Chou Alliance members and, guided by Wang Cai's exceptional tracking abilities utilizing scent, discovered severely injured individuals concealed in hidden locations, barely clinging to life.

These gravely wounded cultivators had chosen to remain behind voluntarily, unwilling to be a burden to their comrades.

They had concealed themselves to evade capture by the relentless Blood Bat Hall.

However, their decision to hide had dire consequences, as their critical injuries went untreated.

Had they not encountered Chen Yang, it was probable they would have succumbed to their wounds or been discovered and brutally eliminated by Blood Bat Hall.

After several hours of diligent searching, Chen Yang had achieved a significant measure of success, managing to gather a total of nine individuals, including those who were wounded.

As the sky began to lighten with the imminent arrival of dawn, Chen Yang made the decision to halt further searches. He swiftly led the nine Chou Alliance members and He Xiran away, making a rapid trek towards the county where Chen Yang was based.

This county, situated a considerable sixty to seventy kilometers away, offered a strategic advantage. Without any leads, the Blood Bat Hall would likely never conceive that the members of the Chou Alliance had relocated to that specific location.

Chen Yang's group made their swift exit from the area.

Not long after they had departed the scene, a formidable contingent from the Blood Bat Hall arrived at the original location, having sped from the provincial capital.

This arriving team was exceptionally strong!

The majority of its members had reached the Great Perfection stage of Qi Cultivation, with several having attained the Spirit Gathering Realm!

Their leader was the most imposing figure; their true cultivation realm was indiscernible, but the sheer intensity of the imposing aura they exuded was chilling.

The very air within a radius of four to five meters surrounding them felt unnaturally cold!

Upon reaching the site, this team witnessed the stark remnants of a fierce battle—corpses of Blood Bat Hall members lay scattered across the battlefield.

They also observed the deputy hall master of Blood Bat Hall, whose head had been severed by a single, decisive sword strike.

"How... how is this even possible? How could the Chou Alliance possess such immense power?" one individual exclaimed in utter disbelief.

The leader remained outwardly composed, yet the surrounding atmosphere perceptibly dropped several degrees once more.