Hidden at the bottom of the river, Qi Tian felt the power of a palm strike executed by the barefooted male cultivator from miles away. He couldn't help but be grateful for his speedy reaction that saved him from being the one struck by the formidable palm. Had he reacted just a few seconds later, he would have likely been the victim of the attack.
Qi Tian swam along the river towards the direction of the moat. As a cultivator, he was capable of holding his breath for an extended period. In addition, among the plenty of spoils seized, he had procured items that aided swimming underwater. This meant that even if he did not surface to breathe for several hours, he would remain unscathed.
To hasten his departure from the Chi Di Capital, Qi Tian activated the Heavenly Dao Engine, doubling his underwater swimming speed. Thus, in a matter of a few minutes, Qi Tian, swimming along the winding river, covered more than twenty miles, reaching the city walls.