The martial artists in Tieshan County were panic-stricken, largely evacuating the area around Chang Qing Pavilion, with several even fleeing into the mountains, planning to return only after the conflict had passed.
The current Tieshan County was undoubtedly the most dangerous place. Even Grandmaster martial artists could fall at any time let alone those of them who were merely mid to low-ranked martial artists.
They didn't even rank as third grade.
Even the slightest aftermath from a battle could obliterate them completely.
Though the county town of Tieshan was a distance from Chang Qing Pavilion, it was nonetheless proximate. The approaching strong powers would doubtless make the town their foothold.
As a result, all the martial artists in the county town temporarily left, seeking refuge from the storm that was brewing.
Even ordinary people were aware that something was wrong and fled the county town.
In just two or three days, the town had become deserted.