Cultivation Simulator: Shocking the Academy-Chapter 484 - 337: Beneath the Dunes
Luo Chen squatted down and carefully lifted Li Xin onto his back. Then he took a deep breath, stood up, and continued to run forward. He knew that at this moment he was responsible for the lives of two people, and any negligence could lead to irreparable consequences. Therefore, he pushed his speed to the limit, exerting all his strength to escape this dangerous place.
The night was as dark as ink, deep and mysterious. In this boundless darkness, anger and danger intertwined into an invisible net, tightly trapping Luo Chen and Li Xin.
"Despicable!" Li Xin’s angry voice pierced the silence of the night, filled with anger and disappointment. In her fury, she swiftly drew the few remaining sharp arrows from her quiver, enduring the piercing pain in her arm, and shot them out rapidly in a chain arrow style. The arrows broke through the air, flying into the darkness with fierce momentum.
Afterwards, a series of screams emerged from the darkness, filled with pain and horror. Yet soon those screams were swallowed by the night, replaced by an extreme silence. This sudden quiet, as if even the air had solidified, felt oppressively eerie.
Clearly, their opponents were intimidated by Li Xin’s extraordinary archery, and for a moment, no one dared to casually expose themselves. They were like startled birds, fearing the next target might be themselves.
"Why did you come back?" Li Xin’s cold laughter shattered this brief tranquility, her voice tinged with disdain and ridicule. She turned around to face Luo Chen, her eyes flashing with anger and doubt.
Luo Chen was momentarily speechless, opening his mouth but unable to say a word. He knew his actions might have caused a misunderstanding for Li Xin, but he couldn’t explain why he made such a choice.
"If it weren’t for you exposing the target location, I wouldn’t be hurt." Li Xin said through gritted teeth, her voice carrying a hint of resentment. She glared at Luo Chen, as if trying to see through him. The wound on her arm throbbed, reminding her that it was all because of this man’s mistake.
Luo Chen was pained by Li Xin’s words. He let out a cold laugh and said, "You wanted me behind you, wasn’t it just to have me shield you from arrows?" His words revealed a sense of helplessness and self-mockery. He understood Li Xin’s intent but couldn’t accept being seen as a human shield.
"Alright, let’s call it even." Luo Chen took a deep breath and said, "Hold on tight, let’s go!" His words exuded determination and decisiveness. He knew this was not the time to dwell on the past, but to quickly escape this dangerous place. He bent down to pick up Li Xin, not allowing her to say anything more, and carried her away.
Just as they raced out of the rocks, "swish", "swish", "swish"... a torrent of sharp arrows came flying like a storm, the dense sound of air splitting was chilling, seemingly about to consume them.
However, because Li Xin’s earlier retaliatory shooting instilled fear in the adversaries, along with Luo Chen’s exceptionally fast speed, by the time the rain of arrows was fired, they had already run out of the range of the first volley.
When the second wave of arrows came, they were already out of shooting range, successfully escaping from danger. During this thrilling escape, Luo Chen and Li Xin’s hearts were tightly linked together, facing the test of life and death, which deepened and strengthened their relationship.
Beneath the dunes, the night had not completely faded away, and a mixed cacophony of noise and scolding suddenly erupted, breaking the pre-dawn tranquility. Clearly, those pursuers hadn’t expected Luo Chen’s speed to be so swift; they originally thought they could easily trap the fleeing couple but ended up being left behind instead. This made them feel both angry and frustrated, and they could only vent their dissatisfaction beneath the dunes.
Luo Chen, however, had no intention of stopping. Carrying Li Xin, his figure darted through the darkness like a specter. His speed was astonishing, yet effortless, as if each step was planted firmly, making one admire his body technique and stamina. Li Xin clung to his back, feeling the warmth and firmness emanating from him, calming the chaos in her heart.
After an unknown length of time, Luo Chen, carrying Li Xin, finally crossed the desolate desert, arriving at the edge of a lush forest. The newborn sun pierced through the thick fog in the forest, casting strands of golden sunlight. Here lies the edge of the Sunset Forest, a place full of vigor and hope.
