Boom——
In the Virtue Spring, Chu Liang once again submerged himself in the water without making so much as a splash, leaving only ripples on the surface.
The eight guards simultaneously took one step forward. Without gathering the Gold Net, they allowed their Divine Sense to enter the water, to track Chu Liang's figure.
In actuality, Chu Liang hadn't been injured by the Gold Net. After realizing he couldn't break through with one strike, he voluntarily turned around and returned to the bottom of the water. He anticipated some protective measures around the location of the Golden Dragon Ball. For such a scenario, he already had a contingency plan.
Once in the water, he didn't hesitate for an instant. The water of Virtue Spring led nowhere; he immediately cast the escape technique, darting away from a nearby embankment.