Chapter 761: Breaking Out
Chapter 761: Breaking Out
The airships above continued to ascend, but the personnel onboard remained tense. Despite the machine guns and incendiary shells, along with heavy armor plating, they couldn't help but feel apprehensive in the face of a powerful fighter like Chen Chuan.
If such a person were to use some special throwing objects, they could potentially threaten the airships from a certain distance.
Fortunately, the person below didn't show any unusual behavior. Since they only carried enough fuel for a round trip, after reaching a certain altitude, they didn't linger but instead turned the propeller blades and headed back.
Chen Chuan watched as the airships gradually departed, no longer paying them any mind. He hadn't forgotten the purpose of his mission here—someone needed to bring back news from this place to force a necessary response from the Old Imperial Court.
He thought about it—in the Jinbei Dao Convergence Zone, the Old Imperial Court wouldn't be able to gather too many elite personnel. The two waves he had killed were probably the majority of the elite fighters they could deploy outside.
Even if there were still some personnel left, after this setback, they would never send them in waves again.
Not to mention, it was already too late.
Soon, they would carry the Radiant Relic to break through to the outskirts of the unknown region. Even if there were military blockades along the way, without the restraint of elite fighters, it was almost impossible to stop them.
So, if the other party still wanted to seize the relic, only a fighter could clean up the situation.
At this moment, he heard some rustling sounds from the tree leaves, and it finally started to rain. He immediately turned back and found the remaining horses.
Although the good horse had been damaged by the hand cannon, he had brought more than one riding horse, including several packhorses. These horses had fallen behind during the previous run, but he had suppressed each of them with his psychic field, and Chao Ming was watching over them, so they wouldn't run off on their own.
He took out the raincoat and put it on, then covered all the horses with it as well. He cut off another piece and put it on Chao Ming, letting him stay on the back of a packhorse. Then, he led another horse out and hurried towards the direction where the radiance was moving.
Ahead of him, Xu Chan was also running at full speed. He tilted his head to dodge a long-range bullet, then raised his arm and slapped the air, deflecting several interfering rifle bullets from both sides.
Suddenly, a figure jumped down from a tree in front, but before they could land, Xu Chan swung his arm and threw a long, thin sword, piercing the person's skull and pinning them to the tree. He didn't even look back; with a flick of his arm, he retracted the sword. The person fell to the ground with a thud, lifeless.
However, just as he was retracting the sword, a figure suddenly darted out from the bushes. But Xu Chan seemed to have known in advance; as soon as the person appeared, he threw a flying dagger, which whizzed into their neck. They fell without a sound, clutching their neck.
Xu Chan didn't stop; he kept running. Along the way, he had already killed more than a dozen people like this. They weren't very strong, but they were highly skilled in stealth and setting traps. While they didn't pose a significant threat, they did serve as an obstacle, as one of them might be a powerful fighter waiting for a moment of his carelessness to strike.
However, his psychic field was always alert to any movement around him, allowing him to sense any disturbances immediately.
At the same time, he kept an eye on his flank because he felt the people in front were only there to intercept and hinder him, and the real attack would come from another direction.
But he never sensed anyone approaching from behind, and he realized that there wasn't a lack of people; someone was helping him deal with the situation, just as they had planned earlier. Now, he didn't need to consider anything else; he just had to face the enemy head-on.
After running a little further, the harassment from the front gradually lessened, but he didn't relax his vigilance because he didn't think the other party would give up so easily.
Indeed, he soon heard the sound of many objects moving through the forest, and then several hairless, monkey-like creatures with protruding mouths rushed out from the trees, charging towards him at high speed.
He recognized them at a glance—they were the "White Plague," a biological weapon frequently used by the Old Imperial Court. These creatures not only spread disease but were usually equipped with high-explosive bombs. After seeing so many of them charging towards him, he didn't continue forward but immediately moved to one side. After running a few more meters, he turned and headed in another direction.
His decision to change course proved correct. Just as he left the area, a massive explosion reverberated from where he had been, and a powerful gust of air blew debris towards him. It was clear that bombs had been planted earlier and remotely detonated, waiting for him to walk into the trap.
(End of Chapter)As he neared the other side, he swiftly turned, and as expected, an explosion occurred there as well. But with his rich experience and judgment, he successfully avoided the blast.
The White Plague creatures had already rushed forward, and he knew their abdomens could conceal explosives. With sufficient internal and external stimuli, they would detonate.
He didn't want these creatures getting close, so he threw a flying dagger, pinning them to the ground as they ran, filling the road with their pitiful cries.
Simultaneously, he dodged the bullets whizzing past and retaliated by throwing pebbles. Soon, he ran out of daggers and removed his raincoat, drawing throwing spikes from his waist belt to continue clearing his path.
But before long, these spikes were also exhausted, and the number of surrounding White Plague creatures showed no signs of diminishing.
At this moment, he no longer hesitated to use his psychic power. Light radiated from his eyes, and an invisible shockwave spread in all directions.
This attack proved to be the most efficient, as the charging creatures were knocked down in droves. It was evident they carried no protective gear, not because they were caught off guard, but intentionally so. This tactic aimed to deplete his psychic power, forcing him to use it at critical moments.
After running a certain distance, he felt slightly fatigued. He took out a potion and drank it to maintain and boost his morale, preparing for the next wave of attacks.
However, the expected onslaught never came. It seemed he had successfully broken through the ambush.
He was surprised by this situation... Could it be that their plan had succeeded? He pondered for a moment, realizing it was highly possible. If the pursuing forces behind had been eliminated by Chen Chuan, the blocking forces ahead, without powerful fighters, could only pose a limited threat, despite the obstacles. Perhaps his guess was correct, as he encountered no further issues along the way. Even after nightfall, he kept running, continuing until dawn when the rain above had mostly ceased.
At that moment, he heard the sound of wings and turned to see Chao Ming flying overhead, chirping at him. Recognizing the bird that accompanied Chen Chuan, his heart skipped a beat!
According to their previous plan, if all went well, Chen Chuan would arrive in time within the Radiance's range, but to guard against possible pursuing forces, he would maintain a certain distance. Chao Ming's arrival and the smooth journey thus far confirmed the plan's success. Now, he needed to find a place to deposit the Relic and then leave, allowing Chen Chuan to take over.
The reason for not entrusting Chao Ming with the Relic was that it attracted other Convergence Zone creatures and was easily attacked, making it unsafe to carry without self-defense capabilities.
He retrieved the Relic and located an Active Tree he recognized, placing the Relic in a tree cavity. This way, the plant would protect the Relic, and it wouldn't be moved in a short time.
After settling these matters, he took a few steps back. According to the agreement, what happened next was no longer his concern; he just needed to break through the encirclement.
He vaguely guessed that Chen Chuan's arrangement might have deeper intentions, but he didn't delve further. He believed in his abilities and focused on his tasks.
Glancing back, he bowed slightly and said, "I'll return to the camp." Then, he turned and disappeared into the forest.
About half an hour after his departure, the sound of galloping hooves approached and stopped nearby.
Chen Chuan dismounted and approached the Active Tree, releasing his psychic power. The tree trembled, and the Relic rolled onto the ground.
He bent down, picked up the Relic, and examined it in his hand. From this moment on, he would carry it forward. After eliminating most of the elite enemy forces, the next arrival would likely be the War General.
Although Xue Shou mentioned that the general would be stopped by the Datong's fighters, he also said there might be some variables in the details. It couldn't go exactly as they planned, which was why he specifically left a strand of psychic power for him.
At this thought, he studied the mental imprint on his hand and said, "Teacher Xue, I have a question about Limit Break that I'd like to ask you."
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