Chapter 997: Chapter 609: Moved
Zhang Fan’s spine is fractured; it’s severe, yet not urgent, it’s not severe yet doesn’t lack urgency. Although Liu Hun used his strength to forcefully help Zhang Fan reconnect the broken bones, if Zhang Fan encounters any danger next that leads to a battle, causing the bones to fracture again, then even Liu Hun would find it difficult to reconnect them.
“Don’t move from now on, otherwise, if the bones fracture again, it will be troublesome.” After mending the bones for Zhang Fan, Liu Hun reminded him.
“We’re about to reach the end. Once we step onto the peak of this mountain, we can leave here. Naturally, there’s no need to fight anymore, especially with the boss here.” Zhang Fan smiled, unconcerned.
Looking at Zhang Fan’s demeanor, Liu Hun shook his head but said nothing more.
As long as he is here, he won’t let Zhang Fan die, so Zhang Fan’s words make some sense.
However, just as everyone was about to proceed and head towards the mountain summit, suddenly there was an earth-shaking movement behind them.
Looking back, dust roiled from the forest behind them, as if the apocalypse was approaching.
Faced with such a scenario, a bad premonition rose in everyone’s hearts.
Moments later, countless fierce beasts gathered crazily around them, even a few fierce beasts in front blocked their way to the peak.
At this point, a group of people slowly appeared behind these fierce beasts, yet the beasts seemed completely oblivious to them, as if they hadn’t seen them.
“Why suddenly so many people, and so many mutated fierce beasts?” Seeing this, Zhang Fan said with a somewhat ugly expression.
“Brother Fan, you…you should look at the beginner’s guide the elder gave us when we came in…” At this moment, a young man beside Zhang Fan said pale-faced.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Fan furrowed his brow, with some confusion, slowly pulled out a worn-out parchment from his pocket.
After Zhang Fan finished reading the parchment, his expression was slightly angry, and he shouted, “Simply nonsense! Anyone can enter this death trial, why blame all this on the boss!”
“What’s going on?” Following Zhang Fan’s words, Liu Hun also furrowed his brow slightly, feeling a bad premonition arise within.
These events are rather bizarre. By rights, it’s impossible for so many fierce beasts to appear at once, surrounding them, while ignoring everyone else.
“Boss, this has nothing to do with you, don’t listen to the nonsense on this. This thing has no modern technological content whatsoever, sudden appearing words naturally can’t be trusted.” Zhang Fan hesitated, advising Liu Hun.
“I didn’t have this thing. The reason I found you was that the elder gave me a map.” Liu Hun said seriously to Zhang Fan.
“What? A map?” Upon hearing Liu Hun’s words, Zhang Fan’s expression couldn’t help revealing a hint of shock.
On their beginner’s guide, the matter about the map was clearly written.
“Sorry, Brother Fan, we still want to survive, so we can’t follow you this time.” At this moment, the young man beside them said guiltily to Zhang Fan and Liu Hun.
After his words fell, he directly walked into the crowd at the fierce beasts’ periphery. With this youth leading, others also apologized and left Zhang Fan.
As they passed by the fierce beasts, the beasts still ignored them. At this moment, Liu Hun, without hesitation, took the beginner’s guide from Zhang Fan.
“In the death trial, because of the sudden intrusion of two people, the trial difficulty increased. If everyone wants to pass this test safely, the two must be killed; otherwise, the difficulty of surviving will rise to a terrifying phase…” After reading the beginner’s guide, Liu Hun couldn’t help but squint his eyes slightly.
He never expected such a thing, yet it puzzled Liu Hun as to why the elder let them in but tried everything to obstruct them.
“Fan, the beginner’s guide is indeed right here. This situation is because of Xue Lan and me. I can help you only so far; unless you reach the summit, it’ll be difficult for us to leave here today.” Liu Hun turned to Zhang Fan solemnly.
“Boss, I…” Zhang Fan opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but Liu Hun shook his head, saying, “Staying won’t help. Whether we can leave alive next depends on you alone, go on.”
Facing Liu Hun’s words, Zhang Fan bit his lip, showing determination, then said to Liu Hun, “Boss, Sister-in-law, be careful. I’ll come quickly!”
After speaking, Zhang Fan headed for the mountain summit without looking back. Liu Hun nodded at Xue Lan, moved swiftly, and rushed ahead of Zhang Fan.
Coming to the front of two huge lions, Liu Hun’s movement was graceful like the wind, and in moments, the dagger in his hand directly killed the two fierce beasts.
With no obstacles ahead, Zhang Fan bore the pain in his body and quickly moved towards the mountain summit.
“Don’t let him go up, or we won’t have hope to leave here alive!” At this point, people at the fierce beasts’ periphery suddenly shouted.
Just as Liu Hun intended to stop these people, a fierce wind in the air directly attacked his face.
Seeing the situation, Liu Hun’s expression slightly tensed. Without a moment’s hesitation, his body rolled several times on the ground before finally steadying.
Gazing at the deep, bone-revealing wound on his arm, Liu Hun narrowed his eyes slightly and shifted his gaze to the Fierce Beast that had just attacked him.
The Fierce Beast was entirely golden, resembling a tiger and a lion. Liu Hun couldn’t even name it, yet the beast’s whip-like tail was angered that Liu Hun had evaded its attack. It let out a long howl to the sky and then lunged at Liu Hun again.
To this beast, it seemed unfathomable that such a frail human had the audacity to dodge its attacks, fueling its rage.
Thus, the beast felt it must kill Liu Hun to wash away the disgrace.
The Beast was not only massive but also possessed terrifying speed and power, making it the greatest threat Liu Hun had encountered since his rebirth.
If they slipped today, perhaps all three would perish here.
Within just a few heartbeats of battle, Liu Hun was already covered in scars.
Yet, Liu Hun seemed utterly oblivious to these injuries, showing not a trace of emotion. He gripped the dagger tightly, his eyes glinting with a chilling light.
Just then, another Fierce Beast attacked him from the side. Seeing this, Liu Hun gently pushed off the ground with his feet, propelling himself into mid-air.
As the beast missed its strike, it didn’t even have time to react before it felt a force against its neck.
Just when it intended to go berserk and tear Liu Hun apart, a cold gleam flashed in Liu Hun’s eyes. He swiftly grabbed his dagger and slashed a wound across the beast’s neck.
After slaying the beast, a sidelong glance from Liu Hun took in Xue Lan’s situation. The situation was grim for Xue Lan as well, as there were simply too many Fierce Beasts.
Xue Lan alone couldn’t quite handle it, and crucially, her life in the Xue Family meant she had very little experience in actual deadly combat.
Therefore, Xue Lan was also covered in wounds in such a short span of time.
Noticing that Xue Lan was barely holding on, Liu Hun didn’t hesitate. Gently pushing off the beast beneath him, he shot toward Xue Lan like a breeze.
However, Liu Hun was unaware that as soon as he killed those beasts with the dagger, a light passed through their bodies and was absorbed into the dagger.
“Xiao Lan, watch out!” Liu Hun shouted in alarm as he saw another Demon Beast charging at Xue Lan before he could reach her.
Despite the warning, Xue Lan was still knocked back, and immediately two Fierce Beasts attacked her again.
Seeing this, Xue Lan felt a sweetness in her throat, and a mouthful of blood was spat out into the air.
“Clang!” Xue Lan wielded a soft sword, cutting down the beast in front, but another one approached from behind.
Although Xue Lan wanted to defend, it was too late.
The head of this Beast bore a long horn, sharp as a rhino’s. If it struck her, she would surely be pierced through.
“Puff!” Just when Xue Lan thought she would die there, a force wrapped around her waist, and she sensed a familiar breath beside her.
Before she could react, warm blood splattered onto her face and neck.
“Thud!” Without any suspense, the bodies of both individuals smashed heavily onto the ground.
Xue Lan turned, seeing the pale face of Liu Hun behind her, blood streaking from the corner of his mouth, making her expression grim.
“Quickly, get to that Peak. I’ll handle these beasts,” Liu Hun flashed a faint smile at Xue Lan, then struggled to stand, turning his back to her, as his sharp eyes stared down the beasts with overwhelming murderous intent.
It was only then Xue Lan noticed the gaping wound on Liu Hun’s back, clearly marking the spot where Liu Hun had shielded her from the attack at great personal cost.
Watching the streams of blood flowing down Liu Hun’s back, Xue Lan covered her mouth with her hands, tears twinkling in her eyes.
The old man once told Liu Hun that empathy is key: treat others well, and human bonds cannot be ignored, as human hearts are made of flesh.
And now, Xue Lan felt the same way. Initially, she despised Liu Hun, but at this moment, she felt no aversion, only gratitude and pity.
“Kill!” Liu Hun shouted, ignoring his wound entirely, gripping the dagger and plunging into the swarm of beasts, slaughtering madly.