Chapter 88: Undeterrred
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Guo Linshan also noticed the peculiar surroundings and couldn’t help but gasp. He had initially thought that the green creature they encountered earlier was just a minor threat, but now it seemed that there were far more of them than they had anticipated.
“Junior Brother, let go of the disciple. It might affect your movement technique,1‘ Guo Linshan said, turning to Chen Fei.
“I’m fine, Senior Brother/1 Chen Fei replied with a smile. Carrying someone wouldn’t significantly Impact his Soul Chasing Step, perhaps only reducing its speed by about 10%.
“Junior Brother, What? Fine!” Guo Linshan wanted to mention that his own movement technique was not slow either, but when he observed the speed at which the people around them were retreating, he couldn’t help but hold his tongue. Chen Fei’s movement technique was far superior to his own; he could easily compete with an ordinary Visceral Tempering realm cultivator.
Was the Soul Chasing Step really that useful? Guo Linshan couldn’t help but ponder. After all, there were other disciples in the sect who cultivated this technique. How did Chen Fei manage to reach such a high level?
The five green creatures trailing behind them gradually fell far behind. Although these creatures were challenging to deal with, their speed was probably only on par with ordinary Marrow Tempering realm martial artists. “Ah, help!”
“Something’s wrong, there’s something strange! Someone save me!”
“Run, run!”
Screams suddenly erupted from behind the two of them. While the green monsters couldn’t catch up to Chen Fei, they were more than capable of overtaking the herb gatherers and other disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect. “Head this way! There’s a danger over there, this way!”
“Don’t leave me, don’t abandon me.”
“Hide, quickly hide! We can’t outrun them.”
The cries for help only lasted for a moment before falling silent, leaving a haunting stillness in their wake.
“Bang!”
Chen Fei swiftly appeared in front of a disciple, opening his Starry Night Sword to block a green creature’s attack. Guo Linshan swung his broadsword, sending another green monster flying.
“Thankyou, Senior Brother Guo!” the disciple said, still panting heavily in shock.
“Don’t just stand there, run!” Guo Linshan shouted in a low voice.
“Yes, yes!” The disciple snapped out of his daze and quickly fled down the mountain.
As for the green creature that was repelled, it didn’t pursue Chen Fei and the others. Instead, it devoured a nearby herb gatherer.
“Let’s go!” Guo Linshan gritted his teeth and said to Chen Fei.
Chen Fei nodded, gripping Guo Linshan’s shoulder, and they continued their descent. However, after running for a few hundred meters, they spotted two more green creatures chasing after other disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect.
“How can there be so many? The others won’t be able to escape!” Guo Linshan exclaimed, charging forward to fend off one of the green creatures. Chon Fei used his sword shield to block the other creature’s attack. Then, he grabbed the disciple’s hand and swiftly moved away.
“Roar!”
Without any herb gatherers nearby, or perhaps because they had already been consumed, the two green creatures turned their attention to Chen Fei and the others.
“You all go first!” Guo Linshan called out to Chen Fei. Chen Fei hesitated for a moment before grabbing the disciple and continuing their descent.
Guo Linshan shouted loudly, channeling his Origin Connection Technique to its fullest extent. His blood and Qi surged, his muscles expanded, and he charged forward, slashing open the stomachs of the two green creatures. He swiftly turned around and fled as more green creatures approached from a distance.
Unfortunately, this tactic only delayed the creatures’ recovery time, as such an attack was fatal to humans but only momentarily hindered the strange creatures.
Guo Linshan dashed several hundred meters, catching sight of Chen Fei’s figure. At that moment, Chen Fei was fending off three green creatures while three disciples provided assistance.
“GO TO HELL!” Guo Linshan’s eyes turned bloodshot, and a trickle of blood seeped from the pores on his skin. He charged forward and sent the three green creatures flying.
In an extremely valiant state, Chen Fei observed Guo Linshan’s throat move as he swallowed blood clots, but blood still trickled from the corner of his mouth.
“Junior Brother, take them and go. I’ll distract the creatures. Otherwise, very few will make it back to the sect!11 Guo Linshan turned to Chen Fei and retrieved a white candle from his pocket. His intention was to lure the creatures away, saving the disciples one by one, but he couldn’t save them all. He could only lead the creatures elsewhere, buying enough time for the others to escape.
Chen Fei was taken aback Guo Linshan possessed considerable battle strength, but his movement technique was lacking. If he lured the creatures like this, he would undoubtedly meet his demise.
“Wait for me to catch up, Junior Brother. Hahaha!” Guo Linshan laughed heartily, retrieving a lighter to ignite the white candle. A peculiar scent began to fill the air as he charged up the mountain in the opposite direction without hesitation.
“Senior Guo…” The other disciples exclaimed, their gazes fixed on Guo Linshan’s actions in disbelief. The creatures that were about to pounce on them abruptly changed course, pursuing Guo Linshan instead.
Chen Fei watched Guo Linshan’s retreating figure, a profound shock gripping his mind.
Why did he cultivate martial arts? Chen Fei had asked himself this question before, and the answer was to avoid being bullied and to live well in this world. Would those who attained success in martial arts help the weak?
Chen Fei had never directly confronted this question, perhaps intentionally evading it. However, after witnessing Guo Linshan’s selfless actions, the question loomed before him.
Did he possess the ability to save others? Should he rescue his friends and family when they were in danger?
Chen Fei’s previously uncertain eyes gradually grew resolute.
He couldn’t sacrifice himself for others, but he had the strength to save them!
“Senior Brother Guo, let’s go together!” Chen Fei caught up with Guo Linshan in an instant. Guo Linshan was momentarily stunned, then burst into laughter. His laughter carried a sense of true happiness.
As for why the two of them had to join forces, Guo Linshan’s movement technique was slightly weaker, but his combat strength was not lacking. He could assist Chen Fei in fending off attacks from the other side.
Chen Fei tightly gripped his sword with his right hand, initiating the circulation of the Clear Heart Formula. His previously anxious heart gradually calmed.
The disciples behind them stood in awe as they witnessed Chen Fei and Guo Linshan defying the odds. Their eyes reflected a mixture of shame and admiration.
“Clang!”
A green creature materialized silently beside Chen Fei, only to be blocked by his sword and shield. Chen Fei utilized the force to swiftly evade to the other side. The creature, about to pounce again, was already shaken off in a few steps.
“Bang!”
Guo Linshan cleaved another green creature ambushing him with his sword. The two of them divided their efforts. Several green creatures lunged at them, but they were powerless against the duo. Before they could encircle them, Chen Fei had already eluded their grasp, not granting them a second opportunity.
“Junior Brother, let’s take a detour. We’ll descend the mountain from the other side.” Guo Linshan glanced back at the pursuing green creatures. In less than a mile of traveling in the opposite direction, they had encountered over a dozen of them. Now, more than twenty green creatures were hot on their trail.
These creatures were solely fixated on the white candle’s scent. They had completely forsaken the other humans, their sole desire being to pounce on Chen Fei and devour him along with the candle.
After consuming the candle, they would flay Chen Fei and his buddy alive.
“Which way should we go?” Chon Fei was unfamiliar with the mountain’s paths. He only remembered the nearest downhill route, the one the others were using to escape.
“This way, there’s a large rock up ahead.” Guo Linshan pointed to the right. While there were indeed many people descending the mountain, some had to take a roundabout path. With the strange creatures being attracted by the scent, they could utilize these alternate routes and effectively avoid encountering others.
“Alright!” Chen Fei nodded, glancing behind him. The number of green creatures in pursuit was steadily increasing. It might be due to their movement, but these creatures were becoming even more fixated on the white candle they couldn’t consume.
Undeniably, running fast held significant advantages.
If he wanted to leave, he could. If he wanted to stay, he could. If he wanted to fight, he could defeat his adversaries and escape immediately.
In an instant, Chen Fei reached the massive rock. His figure flickered, and he leaped onto it..