As the Universe Turns - Chapter 374
Chapter 374 Killer
Luo Die took the map he threw over and stood there in a daze. Even though she saw that his back had already walked far away, it was as if the words he had just said were still lingering in her ears.
“That … you, you wait.”
It was as if she had finally regained her senses. She quickly chased after him, but Xiao Chen did not speak. The two of them walked under the moon like this. After walking for about ten miles, they arrived at a mountain stream. The moonlight in the water dissolved, and the fragrance of flowers assaulted their noses. It was quite a good night scene.
“The map just now should be correct. Take a look.”
“Yes.”
Luo Die nodded and slowly took out the map. According to her previous memories, she reassembled the map bit by bit and took out the map that Xiao Chen had just given her for reference.
After an unknown amount of time, the location of Mount Qiongsang on the map became clearer and clearer. It was probably late in the morning when Luo Die suddenly pointed at the map and said excitedly, “Look, here.”
“Shh …”
Xiao Chen suddenly made a silent gesture. Seeing that his expression suddenly became nervous, Luo Die immediately became alert and whispered, “What’s wrong?”
Just as she finished speaking, another mysterious divine sense suddenly descended from the sky. Xiao Chen’s expression changed slightly, “It’s Wuji Shangren, hurry up and leave!”
“Did he … catch up?”
Luo Die’s expression also changed. Without any hesitation, she flicked her sleeve and put away the map. The two of them moved and instantly disappeared into the boundless night.
The two of them had been running for an unknown amount of time. It was only when the dawn of the New Breeze Crescent Moon approached and the earth sank into darkness that Xiao Chen stopped. At this moment, he could no longer sense the divine sense in the sky.
Luo Die also stopped. She looked behind in panic and whispered, “Didn’t her divine sense catch up?”
“No.”
Xiao Chen frowned slightly. Thinking carefully, this strand of divine sense seemed to be everywhere. No matter where he went, the other party could track him down. How could this be an ordinary divine sense? It seemed a little irrational.
Luo Die saw that there was still a chill in his eyes when he looked at her. She couldn’t help but retreat, “You … you suspect that it was me?”
Xiao Chen stared at her and didn’t say anything. After a while, he said, “Have you found the exact location of Mount Qiongsang?”
“Mm” Luo Die lowered her head and pondered for a while before raising her head to look at him, “It’s still a bit short, but I’ve already figured out the general direction. We can head southeast now, but … we might have to enter the Golden Crow Kingdom’s territory this time.”
“Let’s go.”
Xiao Chen didn’t say much as he slashed his finger and took out his flying sword.
“Wait.”
Luo Die stopped him again and frowned, “Wuji Shangren has his eyes on us now. I think he will send people to hunt us down soon.”
“Just be careful.”
Xiao Chen turned around and looked at her. He tapped his feet and lightly stepped onto the flying sword. The flying sword moved forward. Luo Die’s eyebrows were still slightly knitted, but at this moment, she could only follow behind with the flying sword.
The next few days, the two of them were safe and sound, but on the afternoon of the seventh day, Xiao Chen suddenly felt a trace of cold killing intent approaching and immediately became alert.
At this moment, the two of them were in a forest in the Cold Heaven Kingdom. Luo Die was studying the map beside him. She saw that he suddenly had a serious expression and wanted to ask something, but at this moment, she could vaguely feel a strange aura approaching.
“Shh …”
Xiao Chen immediately made a silent gesture and his fingers condensed. Three more Blood Transformation Needles had appeared in his palm. Luo Die also quickly put away the map and concentrated on being on guard.
The killing intent was getting closer and closer. Although it was hidden very deeply, how could Xiao Chen not notice it? Seeing that the other party was already close, he said coldly, “Since you’re here, why don’t you show yourself?”
As soon as he finished speaking, a cold wind blew into the forest. The leaves immediately let out a rumbling sound. Outside the forest, there were more than a dozen people.
More than a dozen silhouettes had murderous intent, especially the three old men who were leading them. Their cultivation was probably close to the Profound Comprehension Realm.
Xiao Chen glanced at the dozen or so people and said indifferently, “If you want to capture me, it would be interesting for Wuji Shangren not to come personally, but to send you all to your deaths.”
“Since you know why we’re here, I advise you that it’s useless to resist and surrender!”
The leader, Old man Zi Yi, looked sharply and coldly at Xiao Chen, as if he had completely ignored the nearby Luo Die.
No wonder, these people only received orders from Wuji Shangren to capture Xiao Chen alive. As for the others, regardless of their identities, whether they killed him or not, it was all in one thought.
“Interesting … So there are more than a dozen of them.”
Xiao Chen smiled coldly. Just as he finished speaking, a gust of cold wind blew over. Countless figures appeared around the forest. It seemed that there were at least a hundred people.
Killing intent filled the entire forest. Seeing so many killers suddenly appearing, Luo Die couldn’t help but be shocked. It wasn’t because there were so many people on the other side, but because Wuji Shangren had sent so many people. So, he had made up his mind to capture Xiao Chen. It was just that it was not convenient for him to come out now.
“What should we do?”
She was leaning against Xiao Chen. She knew that if these people wanted to capture Xiao Chen, she would definitely not be able to escape. Wuji Shangren did not care about the East Leave Alliance Master of the Life and Death Alliance at all. All he did was for his own benefit.
“Your illusions, can you stop these people?”
Xiao Chen sent her a secret message. At this moment, there were more than a hundred people on the other side, especially the three elders in the lead. Their cultivation was extremely high, and they were already close to the Profound Comprehension Realm. If he wanted to fight them head-on, it would not be of any benefit to him.
Luo Die immediately understood what he meant. Right now, it was the best choice. She sent back a secret message and said, “I’ll give it a try.”
“Alright.”
Xiao Chen didn’t say anything else. He instantly drew out his Frost Sword. A cold aura filled the sword. As he slashed his fingers towards the edge of the sword, the cold aura immediately spread out in all directions.
Seeing this, the three elders with the highest cultivation immediately attacked. However, at this moment, Luo Die’s illusion had already been activated. With the cold air coming out of Xiao Chen’s sword, the surrounding area instantly turned into ice and snow.
More than a hundred people were in the illusion and only saw a vast expanse of white. By the time the illusion was over, Xiao Chen had already unleashed his Instant Steps to the Cosmos and escaped with the Fallen Butterfly.
After escaping for thousands of kilometers, they arrived at an unknown place. When they arrived at a mountain range, Xiao Chen immediately stopped and began to meditate. Every time he used Instant Steps, he had to recover. Otherwise, once Genuine energy was exhausted, it would be very troublesome.
Luo Die stayed close to the side and was on guard to prevent the people behind from chasing after him all of a sudden.
After about half an hour, Xiao Chen recovered a little. He stood up and looked forward, “Let’s go.” As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately rode the takeoff sword and moved forward.
Luo Die quickly followed. In the next few days, the two of them were endlessly pursued by the people from Li Yao Island. It was as if no matter where they went, the other party would be able to understand them like the palm of their finger.