Tang Zhong walked forward slowly, regardless of whether there was a trap ahead; they would deal with it when they got there! If there was an ambush, they would fight their way out; if not, that would be the best scenario! This was the final checkpoint at this very moment. Liu Tiansheng and Liu Tian led the Earth Guard, waiting at the final checkpoint! "Dad, do you really think Tang Zhong will come here?" Liu Tian asked. "I hope he doesn’t come here!" Liu Tiansheng responded. "Why? As long as Tang Zhong comes here, we can let him go. Right now, the entire Galactic center is investigating Tang Zhong’s existence, and the high command is entirely involved. If he’s caught, it’s certain death. They’ve sent us here to defend, which indicates trust. We can definitely let Tang Zhong go!" Liu Tian said. "Do you really think the high command trusts us?" Liu Tiansheng asked. His daughter was, after all, too young. "Isn’t that the case?" Liu Tian asked, surprised. "Of course not. Believe it or not, there are many people watching us right now. They’re waiting for Tang Zhong to show up. We’re essentially bait because Tang Zhong won’t be on guard if he sees us. I really hope Tang Zhong doesn’t come here!" Liu Tiansheng sighed. Liu Tian’s face changed, looking around and indeed spotting many suspicious individuals clearly waiting for something. Initially, she thought they were Tang Zhong’s only escape point. Now she realized they were essentially in a place of death! So Tang Zhong absolutely couldn’t come here. But at this moment, a person wearing a bamboo hat appeared in front of them — it was Tang Zhong. "Commander Liu!" Tang Zhong called out. Liu Tiansheng, who was checking the surroundings, heard the voice and his expression changed. This person in front of him was Tang Zhong! Things you think of just happen to come true. He absolutely couldn’t talk to Tang Zhong, or else Tang Zhong would fall into a predicament. So Liu Tiansheng pretended not to hear, shouting to the Earth Guard soldiers beside him, "Everyone, pay attention, do not let Tang Zhong leave here!" "Yes!" The Earth Guard soldiers nodded one by one. Actually, once the Earth Guard soldiers found Tang Zhong, they would certainly let him pass! Tang Zhong was bewildered. He was sure Liu Tiansheng heard him, but since he didn’t reply, it indicated an ambush nearby. Shortly, Tang Zhong realized what to do and immediately lowered his hat deeply to avoid being discovered. If there was an ambush, being discovered would be very bad. He had to leave here first! But just then, a group of young people emerged from not far away. Each of these youths was strong. A closer look would reveal that Nan Huo Divine Wood was among them. Indeed, these youths were from the Inner Guards, and all were from the Thunder Pavilion! The reason they came here was because Zhuo Yang was one of their Thunder Pavilion members, reportedly killed by someone. "Wait... Everyone stop, I mean everyone." Suddenly, one of the people walking over said. The whole crowd stopped, and the checkpoint was blocked. Liu Tiansheng watched Tang Zhong, who was wearing a bamboo hat, leave and was about to pass through the checkpoint when unexpectedly, this change occurred. Liu Tiansheng clenched his fists. Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by N0v3l.Fiɾe.net Nan Huo Divine Wood walked over slowly! Liu Tiansheng naturally recognized Nan Huo Divine Wood. "This is our guarded area, what are you doing here?" Liu Tiansheng asked. He tried to buy Tang Zhong some time, just until Tang Zhong passed through! "Our Lei Mie Pavilion Master said that Zhuo Yang was one of our Thunder Pavilion members, but he was killed. We must capture the culprit and bring him back to the Thunder Pavilion for severe punishment!" Nan Huo Divine Wood said. "We will resolve this ourselves. Even if we find Tang Zhong, it’s a matter for military administration, not your Thunder Pavilion!" Liu Tiansheng said. Then he said to the crowd that had stopped, "Everyone, continue to cross, don’t worry about other things!" "I said stop!" Nan Huo Divine Wood demanded. The situation turned highly explosive. No one expected such an outcome! "The Thunder Pavilion is handling this; you Outer Guards get lost!" Nan Huo Divine Wood said. "From now on, you don’t need to guard here; we, the Thunder Pavilion, will take over, you bunch of useless people!" "You..." Liu Tiansheng became furious. The Earth Guard were like family to him, being insulted was infuriating! His entire being was seething with energy. "What? Does a Guard Commander of the Earth Guard want to fight us, the Thunder Pavilion?" Nan Huo Divine Wood sneered. "We’d be glad to accompany you anytime!" His presence also became increasingly strong. Liu Tian hid among the crowd, completely unaware that Tang Zhong was amid them. She was bewildered by her father’s opposition to the Thunder Pavilion! Tang Zhong saw this; Liu Tiansheng surely recognized him. Now opposing Nan Huo Divine Wood was to buy time for him, which he understood. Yet the Earth Guard stood no match for the numerous Thunder Pavilion fighters, with Zhuo Yang being both Thunder Pavilion and military administration. Clearly, Thunder Pavilion members held high positions in the Galactic Guard, and the Earth Guard couldn’t compete! If Liu Tiansheng did this, it would put the Earth Guard in the most dangerous position. This must not happen! Tang Zhong’s face turned somber. He understood Liu Tiansheng’s intentions; it was entirely for him. But putting the Earth Guard in danger for his sake was something he couldn’t accept. Indeed, Liu Tiansheng thought so. Tang Zhong was the best disciple in all these years. He was willing to do whatever it took to protect this disciple. "Go to hell!" Nan Huo Divine Wood roared. Instantly, his aura surged as he charged at Liu Tiansheng! "I said you Thunder Pavilion are useless; you are indeed useless!" Nan Huo Divine Wood threw a punch! "Get lost!" Liu Tiansheng also punched. The two clashed immediately. Both were simultaneously sent flying! Nan Huo Divine Wood’s breath was turbulent, proving Liu Tiansheng was tough to deal with. He exchanged a look with someone beside him. The person quickly understood. Nan Huo Divine Wood charged again: "You Earth Guards overtly resisting us, Thunder Pavilion; I represent Lei Mie Pavilion Master to execute you!" "Thunder Pavilion are the Inner Guards; since when can you control us, the Outer Guards?" Liu Tiansheng said. Just as Nan Huo Divine Wood threw another punch, Liu Tiansheng continued to counter. At this point, all he wanted was to buy more time for Tang Zhong to escape. But who knew, just as Nan Huo Divine Wood and Liu Tiansheng clashed again, another Thunder Pavilion member lunged out from the side, aiming a surprise attack.