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Lu Chen's true form flickered in the clouds, moving as fast as lightning. In just a few moments, he could see the campsite from earlier.
As Lu Chen prepared to land, he noticed sounds of fighting coming from deep within the mountains, accompanied by the explosive roars of Qi Masters and flashes of True Qi erupting.
Seeing this, Lu Chen hesitated for a moment. The location was not far from their campsite, but he wondered who was battling here. The commotion was so loud that it could be seen from the sky, suggesting that the battle was quite fierce.
With this in mind, Lu Chen slowed his flight and began to descend, quietly circling above the forest where the battle was taking place, occasionally releasing his aura to probe the situation.
After observing the terrain, Lu Chen realized that this area belonged to the Deep Mountain Forest, filled with lush trees and covered in thorns and vines. Moreover, it was nighttime, making visibility nearly impossible.
Surrounded by high mountains and steep cliffs, it resembled a giant funnel. The two factions engaged in battle were situated within this funnel.
After some observation, Lu Chen discovered that although this place was not far from the Caravan's camp, it was still about ten miles away when viewed from above.
Thus, while chaos reigned here, those at the camp remained unaware. Furthermore, the fighting between these two groups had nothing to do with the Caravan; no one from there had come to participate.
Since it did not concern him directly, Lu Chen's curiosity was piqued about who was dueling here at night. Since he was already present, he might as well take a look.
With that thought in mind, Lu Chen descended and landed on a nearby hilltop. This location was close enough to the battlefield for him to switch between his spiritual and physical forms and float gently into the air.
At this moment, Lu Chen was in his Yin Spirit state. He passed through dense grass and thorns effortlessly without making any noise.
As he flew over to take a closer look, he discovered two groups of individuals dressed in black engaged in combat.
"Black-clad individuals?"
Lu Chen murmured to himself as he observed closely. He noticed that all of them were skilled fighters wielding Dual Blades and masked so only their eyes were visible. In an instant, Lu Chen deduced their origins: they were Dual Blade Assassins from Giant Barbarian Island.
At this moment, there were at least fifty or sixty Dual Blade Assassins. From Lu Chen's perspective, they were scattered everywhere—on trees, in the grass, and even underground.
On the other side, the ones being besieged by these Dual Blade Assassins were none other than the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards. At this time, Yue Shaoting was also among them.
The nine of them were completely surrounded, and the situation was dire; they could only passively endure the attacks, struggling to hold on without the ability to fight back.
Lu Chen blinked, completely not expecting to encounter Yue Shaoting here. Since parting ways on the Gobi Desert, he had not seen her again. According to Princess Zhulan, she seemed to have been afraid of the army from Gaochang Kingdom, which is why she did not follow Princess Zhulan and the others.
Initially, Lu Chen found it hard to believe this, but he gradually came to terms with it. It was normal for anyone, including animals, to have such instincts for self-preservation.
Lu Chen raised his head and continued to observe the battlefield. Those Dual Blade Assassins were definitely from another family on Giant Barbarian Island, different from the Yue Family, and they aimed to eliminate Princess Zhulan completely.
The reason was simple: as a rising star of the Yue Family, Princess Zhulan might one day take control of the entire family, and the Yue Family itself was one of the top powers on Giant Barbarian Island.
The favorable situation was disrupted by the death of Yue Shaojun, placing even greater hopes and burdens on Yue Shaoting.
However, Yue Shaoting's first battle ended in failure when she attempted to capture Lu Chen at the Wind Blinder Archipelago, resulting in heavy losses and tarnishing the reputation of the Yue Family. This caused her status to plummet, and she even dared not return to Giant Barbarian Island.
At such times, it was when the rivals of the Yue Family, other families, would come out to showcase their strength. To gain the trust of the Sovereign of Giant Yi Nation, they first needed to demonstrate power that surpassed that of the Yue Family, gradually pushing them out.
For those families aiming for ascendance, the best and most direct method was to eliminate the heir of the Yue Family, who was none other than Yue Shaoting.
With her initial campaign failing, they naturally rushed in to take advantage of her misfortune—cutting down roots to ensure complete eradication.
Lu Chen's keen eyes quickly spotted the leader of the Dual Blade Assassins, a young man in his twenties who stood quietly nearby, observing the battle unfolding.
This young man stood tall with his hands behind his back, dressed in tight black clothing without a mask. He held dual blades in his hands, ready to strike at any moment.
After assessing the situation, Lu Chen did not hesitate at all. The Yin Spirit soared high into the sky and, in a flash, waved his hand to unleash several streams of Imperial Aura.
In an instant, seven or eight Dual Blade Assassins were caught off guard, struck down by the blade-like Imperial Aura, and fell to the ground lifeless.
Lu Chen did not stop; he continued to unleash Imperial Aura one after another, his hands moving wildly, and with each strike, someone died.
The sudden appearance of Lu Chen shocked the Dual Blade Assassins, but they quickly regained their composure and hurriedly attempted to evade.
On Yue Shaoting's side, the pressure significantly decreased. Turning her head, she was astonished to find Lu Chen coming to their rescue.
Yue Shaoting's eyes flickered with light as complex thoughts raced through her mind. At this moment, both she and the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards were severely exhausted and on the verge of collapse.
Yue Shaoting had originally planned to hold out until the end. After all, they could not escape the Mountain Clan's pursuit. If captured and taken back to Giant Barbarian Island, she would also face punishment from the Sovereign. Dying in battle seemed like a form of relief.
The Mountain Clan was the Yue Family's greatest enemy, a thorn in their side. The young man leading the pursuit against her was a talented youth within the Mountain Clan named Shan Shaoyang, a Qi Gong Master.
Yue Shaoting resented her family for elevating her too high, resulting in her inadequate strength and inability to step down gracefully.
After several setbacks, she had reached a point of being homeless and was even being hunted by other families from Giant Barbarian Island.
In the Gobi Desert, she had left Lu Chen without saying goodbye and felt a twinge of guilt. Now seeing him come to their aid filled her with immense shame and embarrassment.
At this moment, Lu Chen was engaged in a fierce battle with the Dual Blade Assassins from the Mountain Clan and was surrounded. However, it seemed that Lu Chen's strength had improved; he switched between spirit and flesh as he charged into the enemy ranks. Despite being besieged by fifty or sixty skilled fighters, he held his ground remarkably well.
"Divine Power Body?"
Seeing this scene caused Yue Shaoting's complexion to pale slightly; she was somewhat shocked. Every time Lu Chen appeared, he brought her endless astonishment.
Lu Chen's Qigong cultivation had surprisingly reached the realm of Divine Power Body. When blades and swords struck him, he didn't even need to dodge; he could simply endure the blows without concern.
Roar!
Lu Chen let out a loud roar, and an illusion of an Ancient Giant Elephant floated above his Flesh, towering ten zhang high. Wherever the Ancient Giant Elephant passed, nothing could withstand its might, and no one could resist it.
This scene also caught Shan Shaoyang's attention.
At this moment, Shan Shaoyang raised his Dual Blades high, ready to join the battle at any moment. A fierce killing intent flickered in his eyes.
He had not expected that just when success was within reach, someone would suddenly appear and disrupt everything.
He could only capture Yue Shaoting alive and bring him back to Giant Barbarian Island to hand over to the Sovereign for punishment. Then, the Mountain Clan's status in the Giant Yi Nation would only rise.
As for Shan Shaoyang, his status would leap to that of a family hero, receiving special cultivation. In the future, he would be in line for the position of family head, dominating a region and controlling the nation's fate.
However, this person had unleashed a strange and sinister Fist Technique that shattered his dreams, which was truly infuriating.
In less than half a moment, fifty or sixty Dual Blade Assassins were severely injured by Lu Chen; those dead or wounded left barely five standing.
Shan Shaoyang's gaze sharpened as he stared at Lu Chen and said, "What a meddlesome brat! You dare to ruin my plans. I'll let you go this time, but I will surely take your life another day. We’re leaving."
With that, Shan Shaoyang leaped into the grass with a few remaining subordinates and quickly vanished from sight.
Shan Shaoyang actually fled without fighting. Lu Chen raised his head in surprise; he hadn't expected victory to come so easily.
"Lu Chen, you saved me once again."
Yue Shaoting walked over from a distance, followed by the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards. At this moment, they were all covered in blood, and their faces showed signs of fatigue, indicating that the recent battle had taken quite a toll on them.
Lu Chen brushed off his clothing, appearing indifferent. To him, that battle was merely a warm-up and not a difficult task at all.
"Lu Chen, I didn't mean to leave without saying goodbye last time in the Gobi Desert. I had my own reasons," Yue Shaoting hurriedly explained.
Yue Shaoting had left them during the most challenging times for Princess Zhulan and the others, and now being saved by Lu Chen made her feel like she owed him a huge favor.
Lu Chen waved his hand and said, "Sister Yue, there's no need for that. I’m not blaming you. I just happened to pass by and saw what was happening, so I intervened to help. You don’t need to take it too much to heart."
Yue Shaoting gently closed her eyes, her beautiful face filled with remorse. If Lu Chen had scolded her a few times or asked for something from her—anything she could manage—it would have made her feel better.
But now, not only did Lu Chen not blame her, he even comforted her and generously accepted her situation. This was more difficult for her to bear than death itself.
For a moment, her hatred towards Lu Chen for killing her brother seemed to fade away, replaced by an indescribable feeling that she couldn't explain.
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