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Chapter 15: Glory-Seeking and Fame-Grabbing
Chapter 15: Glory-Seeking and Fame-Grabbing
In various sects, there are established rules and regulations when facing demonic creatures. Yet, there are those who seek glory and fame, disregarding these principles.
When engaging in battle, one should give their all and stand united.
However, if the demonic creatures retreat, it's unwise to pursue them recklessly.
Even if they capture someone and flee, it's still not worth risking a deeper rescue attempt.
These lessons have been learned from numerous incidents.
When captured by demonic creatures, death often follows swiftly.
Unless a rescue is mounted within half an hour, the chances of finding the person alive are slim, and they're likely to become a lifeless corpse.
Furthermore, when demonic creatures escape into the wilderness, one can never be sure of the situation or the traps that might be lurking there.
Venturing into such unknown territory to rescue someone is highly likely to endanger oneself.
With so many people present, who wouldn't want to save Lin Tian? Yet, after he was dragged into the dense forest, they dare not venture in, fearing for their own safety.
If one were to rush in, they would likely be sending themselves to the same fate as Lin Tian.
Moreover, they should consider the current time of day.
From the moment Lin Tian was pulled into the forest, his tracks became nearly impossible to follow.
Right before their eyes, the most unexpected thing happened—Su Chen fearlessly leaped forward to rescue Lin Tian.
Amidst their grief, a shockwave rippled through the crowd.
Chapter 15: Glory-Seeking and Fame-Grabbing
Su Chen, truly a glory-seeker and fearer of danger, is he not?
In a moment, Liu Tingcong's reinforcements arrived.
Half an hour passed, and Wu Yi swiftly approached, carrying a wide-bladed longsword.
At a glance, he noticed something amiss.
"Where's Lin Tian?"
A sense of foreboding welled up within him.
"Senior Brother Lin Tian was bitten on the arm by a tiger demon and dragged into the forest while trying to save me."
Upon hearing this news, Wu Yi's temples throbbed.
"What about Su Chen? Was he also attacked and captured by the demonic creatures?"
"Or did he escape?"
Wu Yi, too, realized that Su Chen was missing.
"Junior Brother Su Chen bravely ventured into the forest alone to rescue Senior Brother Lin Tian."
Rescue him?
Wu Yi was taken aback: "Who are you talking about? You mean Su Chen went into the forest to rescue him?"
"Yeah."
The others nodded in agreement.
Like Wu Yi, they found it hard to believe.
But Su Chen's daring entry into the wilderness to save someone was witnessed by all, leaving no room for doubt.
"Senior Brother Wu, what should we do now?"
"Other than waiting, what else can we do?"
Wu Yi's mind was still reeling, not only from the recent demonic threat but also from the growing doubts about Su Chen.
The others sat on the ground, unconcerned about the dirt.
"Is Su Chen truly as Yunyang Sect claims, seeking glory and fearing for his life?"
Wu Yi asked unconsciously, and the others remained silent, not answering immediately.
Before, they would have said: Yunyang Sect wouldn't falsely accuse someone without reason.
But now, they began to question Yunyang Sect.
Venturing alone into the wilderness to rescue someone, is a daring act even the bravest disciples would hesitate to undertake.
The dangers involved may even surpass those of a reconnaissance mission.
"Perhaps, we should reconsider our understanding of Junior Brother Su Chen."
Hearing things second-hand, the truth remains elusive."
The others nodded in agreement.
But they didn't know if Su Chen would have another chance to prove himself.
If his life is already lost, what's the use of clearing his name?
Deep within the forest, Su Chen ventured further.
He was well aware of the dangers involved in rescuing Lin Tian.
It was precisely because he understood the risks that he chose to act.
Only he, unlike others, could save Lin Tian.
With [Demon Hunter] activated, only Su Chen could clearly see the tiger demon's tracks, preventing him from getting lost and aimlessly searching in the forest like others.
This was his greatest advantage over the others, and only he could save Lin Tian.
Lin Tian's previous words and behavior, indeed, showed a certain disdain and disregard for Su Chen.
Despite witnessing Su Chen's reckless act of protecting others in front of the demons, putting himself in danger, he didn't feel any resentment.
Su Chen admired his courage and selflessness in fighting the demons to protect those around him.
At the very least, this person had saved him.
He wouldn't claim that he was here for glory or to steal credit.
Another reason for coming to Lin Tian's rescue was that he had already reached the Eighth Stage Essence Refinement Realm.
With sufficient physical strength, the tiger demon wouldn't be able to kill him in a short time.
There was no way he would have perished by the time Su Chen caught up.
Gripping his long blade tightly, Su Chen followed the trail.
His footsteps were light and cautious.
These demons knew that Lin Tian wasn't easy to kill, but they were in the wilderness of the dense forest.
Without any backup, Lin Tian would surely become their meal.
Along the way, Su Chen hesitated.
He promptly activated the Celestial Destiny's Skillful Hands.
The next moment, he began setting up some traps.
After rescuing Lin Tian, he could return via the same route.
These pre-set traps would also provide him with some assistance.
There was no need for the traps to have a significant impact on the demons; merely delaying their pursuit was sufficient.
After activating Skillful Hands, setting up traps became faster.
In the past at Yunyang Sect, many disciples took much longer to set up traps compared to Su Chen.
With the boost from Skillful Hands, in less than a quarter of an hour, he had set up blocking traps.
After finishing the setup, Su Chen reactivated the Demon Hunter Pioneering.
At this moment, Demon Hunter Pioneering and Indomitable Spirit were activated simultaneously.
He proceeded towards the rescue in the best combat state.
Deep in the dense forest, the tiger demon still clenched Lin Tian's arm.
All around, other lesser demons were searching for an opportunity.
Lin Tian's legs were already injured, but these demons had also paid a price, with two of them dead.
Within the dense forest, these demons were no longer in a hurry.
They were waiting for the best moment to attack Lin Tian.
They were probably afraid that Lin Tian might counterattack before dying, taking them down with him.
At this moment, Lin Tian knew his fate, seeing no chance of survival.
All he could do was take down as many demons as possible before his demise.
The tiger demon tightly clenched Lin Tian's arm, causing his blood to turn black under the moonlight.
Fortunately, with the Eighth Stage Essence Refinement Realm's physical strength, his arm wasn't bitten off.
Su Chen picked up Lin Tian and threw him onto his back without a second thought.
Survival was the priority; there was no time to worry about the pain.
A series of actions were executed without a moment's hesitation.
The demons, having regained their senses, started the pursuit.
They probably hadn't expected their prey to escape.
Such a powerful warrior would bring greater benefits if consumed, compared to ordinary people.
Following the predetermined plan, Su Chen carried Lin Tian out of the dense forest.
Behind them, the demons chased closely.
Carrying Lin Tian made it more challenging for Su Chen.
(End of Chapter)
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