Chapter 461: Confronting the Celestial Demon Swarm

Chapter 461: Confronting the Celestial Demon Swarm

As the group prepared to depart, Su Chen didn't hesitate and stepped forward to offer his advice.

The strength of ordinary Celestial Demons was naturally no match for the elite elders of the various sects.

Even the escorts from the major sects had the capability to escape from the grasp of Celestial Demons.

But this time, they were facing an ambush by a swarm of Celestial Demons.

The key factor here was the element of surprise.

The disparity in strength could be reduced due to the unexpected attack.

Celestial Demons were cunning by nature, and their ambush strategy would likely involve a concentrated assault on a single target.

Among the Transcendent Powerhouses present, who could claim to easily withstand a simultaneous ambush by several Celestial Demons?

"Honored elders, please be vigilant and keep an eye on your west and southwest sides.

The Celestial Demons lying in ambush might launch their attack from other directions.

If the situation becomes overwhelming, please retreat towards the east."

In response to Su Chen's warning, the elders present smiled and shook their heads.

"You youngsters should learn from others and see how they show off.

If you heard all this, you'd probably be fooled as well, right?"

Wei Huifang took this opportunity to reprimand the younger disciples once again.

After the lecture, the group set off towards the front.

The younger disciples who had been waiting with Su Chen watched as their elders departed, their tension easing, and they no longer appeared as restrained as before.

At the same time, their gazes towards Su Chen were filled with resentment.

Several quick-tongued disciples had already started criticizing Su Chen.

If it weren't for Su Chen causing all this trouble, they wouldn't have been scolded or received such a lecture.

Su Chen didn't argue with them; he let them say what they wanted.

Now, they could only wait patiently for news from the front.

While others might not be as sensitive to the aura of Celestial Demons, it was crystal clear to a Demon Hunter like Su Chen.

Wei Huifang and the other elders had ventured ahead, and within half an hour, they would enter the ambush zone.

Su Chen had already done his part in warning them; now, he could only wait patiently.

The elders and escorts from the various sects moved forward, more alert than before.

Although they didn't fully believe Su Chen's words, they were heading forward to verify that there were no Celestial Demon ambushes ahead.

As they advanced, their gazes became more meticulous, carefully scanning their surroundings.

They thoroughly inspected every possible hiding spot along the way, and although they didn't find any Celestial Demons, they did discover several Golden Demons.

Seeing this, the group relaxed, and smiles appeared on their faces.

"A Celestial Demon swarm, an ambush by a swarm of Celestial Demons, how intriguing!"

"In the end, it's just a few Golden Demons."

When Wei Huifang and the others saw the Golden Demons, they felt relieved.

Celestial Demons were known for their exceptional strength and status, far surpassing Golden Demons.

If Celestial Demons were swarming in the area, what courage would Golden Demons have to venture here?

The presence of Golden Demons, on the contrary, proved that Celestial Demons were not nearby.

"You're all so tense, and you call yourselves young?

Even us old folks were fooled by Su Chen's words."

As the atmosphere lightened, the elders' conversation became more casual.

"Marquis Wei, you're the one who was more strict than us before.

Speaking of which, we seem to be more composed than you."

The group bantered and teased Su Chen.

"I must say, this young man's ability to show off is quite impressive.

Even us, with our vast experience, were half-believing and half-doubting, and it's common for others to be fooled as well."

"Qiu Ruofang probably heard some exaggerated tales and then had them confirmed.

In her eyes, Su Chen must have become an expert in dealing with monsters."

Wei Huifang and the others discussed, feeling like they had figured out the whole story between Su Chen and Qiu Ruofang.

The more they analyzed, the more Su Chen seemed like a big fraud.

But they didn't consider the possibility that they might have been fooled by the Celestial Demons' strategy.

Golden Demons rarely ventured into the territory of Celestial Demons.

But what if they were driven by the Celestial Demons?

Qiu Xing Tian had mentioned earlier that these Celestial Demons were quite old.

It was precisely because of their age that their experience far surpassed that of ordinary Celestial Demons.

Having tangled with Jin Kingdom Martial Artists for years, their understanding of Martial Artists exceeded that of other Celestial Demons.

Based on the experiences of Jin Kingdom Martial Artists, they could devise corresponding strategies.

What seemed harmless could be even more dangerous.

"Let's go back and call our own disciples.

No matter how incompetent they are, they are still our sect's descendants, and we should give them a chance to grow."

The various elders and guards of the sects, believing they had thoroughly scouted the area, proceeded forward for more than a morning hour, covering a considerable distance.

As they turned back towards the direction they came from, they had barely walked a short distance when, in an instant, several Heavenly Demons launched a surprise attack from the southwest.

Su Chen had previously warned them, even emphasizing the need to be cautious of the southwest direction and the possibility of an ambush.

The Heavenly Demons might employ a flanking maneuver to launch a surprise attack.

His words seemed prophetic, as they were proven true by Su Chen's prediction.

Moreover, these Heavenly Demons focused their attack on a single target.

They did not aim to eliminate everyone, but instead, they sought to strike down a Transcendent Realm powerhouse with each attack, which was something the Jin Kingdom could hardly bear.

Fortunately, Wei Huifang and the others had a stroke of luck, as they managed to react to the sudden ambush.

The weapons in their hands swiftly moved forward to provide support, preventing their companions from being severely injured.

Having a companion injured in the wilderness was a significant problem.

Whether to rescue them would become an extremely difficult decision.

If they chose to rescue, it would undoubtedly burden the others.

The sudden ambush was withstood due to the unity of the group.

However, in the distance, more and more Heavenly Demons were arriving as reinforcements.

Together, there were likely more than fifteen Heavenly Demons.

"Retreat! Don't engage them!"

Wei Huifang knew they couldn't afford to get entangled with the Heavenly Demons here, as they had no knowledge of the demons' true nature.

The team had limited numbers, and many of the guards had not yet reached the Transcendent Realm.

A group of people rushed south at full speed.

To protect the guards, the Transcendent Realm experts had no choice but to stay behind and provide cover.

However, escaping in this manner made it impossible to shake off the pursuit of the Heavenly Demons.

Moreover, these demons seemed to be going crazy, relentlessly chasing after them.

"To the east! Su Chen mentioned that escaping to the east is a viable option!"

No one knew what considerations led to this decision, but at that moment, the elders recalled Su Chen's warning.

They turned left, heading eastward.

To pressure these demons, they should have fled south.

After all, the south was closer to the Jin Kingdom border, making it more likely to receive support.

The demons would be wary and less likely to continue their pursuit.

Heading east was not a good idea, as that direction was still the wilderness, and it shouldn't have been...

Although they couldn't understand the reason, the group began to flee eastward.

Engaging with this swarm of demons might also be an opportunity to drive them away entirely.

However, for these Transcendent Realm powerhouses, it would by no means be an easy task.

Hiding and fleeing were naturally the best choices to ensure their safety.

If they were to fight, it wouldn't be under these circumstances.

Who knew if there were more reinforcements behind these demons?

In the time it took to have this conversation, the group had already fled some distance to the east.

Unexpectedly, the relentless demons truly stopped their pursuit and did not continue to chase after them.

After fleeing for more than half an hour, Wei Huifang and the other elders and guards paused to catch their breath.

The group settled on a hillside.

"They didn't follow us; they shouldn't have followed us," someone said.

"With little cover around, we can't be so blind as to not see that group of demons," another added.

The group panted heavily, looking at each other.

One by one, they remained silent, their faces filled with complex expressions.

Embarrassment and regret filled their minds.

Previously, they had spoken with such certainty, even preparing to turn back and inform their junior disciples.

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If they had truly led their junior disciples into this ambush, even if they could survive, the lives of those young disciples would have been in grave danger.

In the face of the Heavenly Demons, a light swipe of their claws could easily inflict severe injuries.

"Therefore, what Su Chen said was entirely correct.

There really was an ambush by a swarm of demons ahead, and they would even flank us with a surprise attack."

In the silence, one of the guards spoke up.

The situation they initially encountered was basically as Su Chen had described.

Even the direction of the demons' ambush and the method of escaping it were just as Su Chen had said.

Hearing this, the elders and high-ranking members of the sects did not refute it, but neither did they continue the conversation.

Instead, they changed the subject, and Wei Huifang asked everyone to check for injuries and report any issues immediately.

After more than ten breaths, everyone reported their status.

During the engagement with the swarm of demons, everyone had sustained some injuries, but fortunately, none were severe, which was the best outcome they could hope for.

After all, the Heavenly Demons were the most formidable among the demonic creatures.

This time, they faced an entire swarm, and being able to escape like this was a blessing in disguise.

"Let's take a slightly longer route and head there by detouring.

If the junior disciples of our sects encounter those demons, they might be in grave danger.

We must hurry and remind them to retreat."

Having recovered from the shock, the group also began to worry about their young disciples under their command.

These young disciples were the outstanding talents of their respective sects.

They might all be in trouble, and it could create a gap within their respective sects.

If a particular age group lacked top-tier disciples, they wouldn't be able to compete with others.

That was still the better scenario; some of the disciples had rather impressive backgrounds.

They were the offspring of the higher-ups in their respective sects.

If something happened to them, it would be difficult to explain.

Elder Wei Huifang and the other elders headed south first, then prepared to circle around to the west.

Along the way, they moved at a rapid pace.

Using this as an excuse, everyone seemed to have become much quieter.

But everyone knew that their minds were occupied with thoughts of Su Chen.

The outcome of this situation clearly revealed the truth to them.

Su Chen was exceptionally skilled at dealing with monsters.

If it weren't for Su Chen's earlier warning, they might have already been entangled by the Celestial Demons, suffering significant losses.

Even with their tough talk, they couldn't deny Su Chen's capabilities in this regard.

For Elder Wei Huifang and the others, the current concern was how to save face for themselves.

They had previously made numerous mocking remarks.

Now, they had narrowly avoided disaster thanks to someone else's warning.

When they met Su Chen later, how could they approach him without losing face?

At this moment, Su Chen was paying close attention to the surrounding situation.

【Demon Hunter】With his precise perception of monsters, Su Chen was aware of the movements of the Celestial Demon swarm ahead.

After a chaotic battle, those Celestial Demons no longer pursued them southward.

Su Chen deduced that after engaging in combat with the Jin Kingdom martial artists, the Celestial Demons had chosen to retreat and hide.

So, they just needed to wait in place, awaiting the arrival of Elder Wei Huifang and the others.

As for the current state of these elders, Su Chen wasn't sure; he had no idea.

He had given them a warning, but he didn't know to what extent these elders could remain vigilant.

Even with extreme vigilance, it didn't guarantee their safe return from the Celestial Demon swarm.

Around them, disciples from other major sects frowned as they watched Su Chen.

Sensing the changes in the aura of the Celestial Demons, Su Chen's expression also underwent some subtle changes.

But in the eyes of these major sect disciples, it was all an act.

"Still putting on a show, still putting on a show! Why do you love acting so much?"

One of them seemed unable to hold back and spoke mockingly to Su Chen's face.

After one person finished, another young man stepped forward.

"Is your act of being an expert already ingrained in your bones?

There are no elders or Qiu Ruofang here.

Why are you still frowning and being vigilant here?"

The mockery of the two young men prompted other young people to join in and tease Su Chen.

"You tell us if you can learn it or not.

This kind of acting skill does have a certain threshold.

We can't learn it in a short time."

"Even if we learn it, we'd need thick skin to follow your act."

Su Chen glanced at them but didn't say more.

Before long, amidst the teasing of the young people, the elders approached from the southeast direction.

Upon seeing the figures of these elders, many of the younger ones were momentarily stunned.

The southeast direction was their rear.

Just now, they had clearly seen their elders heading north.

But now, the elders of all sects were coming from the rear, and they all bore numerous injuries, looking somewhat disheveled.

It was evident that they had engaged in a fierce battle.

"Elders, you..."

Many of the younger ones quickly approached.

They weren't blind or stupid; they could clearly see what had transpired.

It was certain that they had encountered the Celestial Demons and fought them, but the specifics were unknown.

The group of elders and their guards approached.

Facing the inquiries of their disciples, they didn't provide any response.

Instead, their gazes shifted past their disciples, directly focusing on Su Chen.

Their faces carried expressions of guilt.

Their mouths seemed to move, but no sound emerged.

Witnessing the strange state of their elders, the younger generation all frowned.

They looked at each other, puzzled.

Allowing them to guess, they still couldn't discern the true reason.

The surrounding atmosphere became very peculiar.

Some wanted to speak but held back, and even some whispered, asking if these elders had been injured by the Celestial Demons and turned foolish.

Amidst the hesitation, the younger generation also noticed the gazes of their elders, all fixed on Su Chen.

One of them seemed to realize something, his face revealing a sinister look.

Just as he was about to speak, his sect's elder sternly shouted, "Come here!"

(End of Chapter)

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