Chapter 977 - 975: Stopped
"Sorry, we have an urgent matter and can’t afford to report to the Sect Leader. Please inform the two of them on our behalf, we must leave now." Cheng Yiyi attempted to bluff, but as she took a few more steps, Thunderbolt Wind reached out to block them.
"Regrettably, that won’t be possible. Something happened at home, possibly caused by the people you brought along. Leaving now? You must have a guilty conscience, right? We’re all sensible people, I don’t wish to beat around the bush. What is that person’s background? Confess truthfully." Thunderbolt Wind was not polite at all, directly glaring at the two menacingly.
"And what if we refuse to speak?" Cheng Yiyi chuckled, she was an honored lady of the Five Elements Sect, now being threatened by these people, her temper flared.
"Miss..."
Cheng Biao realized this was a serious matter, as they were on someone else’s territory. If these people really did not let them leave, they had no way out.
The Qilin Tribe predominantly specializes in swordsmanship. Not to mention they were Celestial Dao Four Star, even at the same level, they might not defeat even one of them, and their swordsmanship is peculiar, not something they can handle.
"Heh, then don’t blame us for being rude." As Thunderbolt Wind spoke, he waved his hand, and his men proceeded to seize the two and lead them into the tribe.
Thunder Marquis, accompanied by several elders, gave chase, seeing that unremarkable young man ahead, holding a girl, with a dog following quickly behind.
The young man’s speed was impressive, even Thunder Marquis, a Celestial Dao Five Star expert, followed far behind with surprise.
Soon, Thunder Marquis and his group reached the rear mountains, but their footsteps halted abruptly, because ahead lay the Forbidden Land of their tribe. Thunder Marquis chuckled coldly, saying, "You kids are digging your own graves; don’t blame me for it."
"Men, block the entrance for me. Report immediately if there’s any movement. Let’s see how long those two can hold on until they have no choice but to obediently come out and surrender."
Thunder Marquis was angry and vengeful, but seeing Chen Tianlong and the others entering the Forbidden Land, he realized it was nine deaths and one life. Unless they retreated knowing the difficulties, directly pulling back.
Chen Tianlong, carrying Lin Wushuang, raced onward without regard for the surroundings, while Divine Dog followed closely.
After about twenty minutes of running, suddenly Chen Tianlong felt drenched in sweat, and Lin Wushuang felt the same.
"Chen Tianlong, it’s so hot!"
Lin Wushuang got down from Chen Tianlong, initially thinking that being carried by him earlier caused the sweating, but it wasn’t the case. Standing on the ground, she could feel waves of heat rolling in.
"Yes, Wushuang, this is the Fire Domain. I know what’s going on now, but the rear is blocked. If we want to survive, we must find a way through the front."
Chen Tianlong explained.
Because he knew, once Thunder Wolf’s acupuncture points were released, the truth would be revealed, and the fact that Chen Tianlong crippled Thunder Wolf’s meridians would be exposed, thus Thunder Marquis would surely not spare them.
"Alright, as long as Chen Tianlong is here, I’m not afraid!" Lin Wushuang suddenly smiled, realizing every moment in the future was precious to her.
The moment she awoke after being abducted, surrounded by unfamiliar faces and settings, indeed frightened her.
After passing a night, her anxiety grew, facing the fear of eternal separation from Chen Tianlong, it constantly haunted her, hollowing out her heart.
"Yes, Wushuang, don’t worry. No matter what, I’ll get you out, back to that beautiful campus, and everything will be alright."
"I trust you, Tianlong. And I’m not afraid at all, as long as you’re there, I’m happy." Lin Wushuang’s confession was cliché, yet incredibly moving.
Chen Tianlong smiled subtly, beginning to scan his surroundings.
Though it was hot, it was bearable; they obviously hadn’t reached the center.
Usually, the central area is the weakest spot; only from there can they find a breakthrough and escape this death zone.
The two continued forward. After about ten minutes, Chen Tianlong took off his coat due to the heat. Lin Wushuang initially felt very hot, but gradually, she didn’t feel the heat anymore.
Could it be she was overheated?
Lin Wushuang felt odd; she was worried earlier about being too hot to the point of needing to strip, whether if she continued to strip down, would she be exposed?
Lin Wushuang pondered, her cheeks flushed, feeling embarrassed, because in such matters she often thought of the nearby Chen Tianlong. Though they were close friends, to truly see each other like this was a first, naturally causing some excitement.
Yet she no longer felt hot, simply staying warm in her outerwear, Lin Wushuang couldn’t lie and say she was hot, couldn’t feign stripping to get Chen Tianlong’s attention.
"It’s so warm; huh? Wushuang, what’s going on..."
Seeing Lin Wushuang still wearing a coat, Chen Tianlong widened his eyes, having stripped down to thin shorts, stunned at her wearing three layers, utterly confused.
If Lin Wushuang was cold-sensitive, thus not fearing heat, but this heat neared thirty-eight or nine degrees, still wearing three layers, isn’t that nonsense?
"Chen Tianlong, I don’t feel much heat; even stranger."
Lin Wushuang shrugged, not looking like she’s lying.
Furthermore, Chen Tianlong completely trusted Lin Wushuang; in this situation, it was just the two, even if Lin Wushuang stripped, she had no worries about Chen Tianlong doing something to her.
Chen Tianlong frowned, recalling Lu Xiaoyu, the Ice Soul God.
Could Lin Wushuang also have a special physique?
With this thought, Chen Tianlong suddenly had this idea, he slowly realized the women around him aren’t coincidental, rather deliberately arranged.
Each woman had her unique traits, none were ordinary.
Lu Xiaoyu had the Ice Soul Body, no doubt, and passed down the Ice Spirit Sword Manor legacy, Liu Ting had Wood Element legacy, Wu Mengting the Sponge Physique, so was Five Elements Yinzi always by his side, yet he kept seeking?
Now if Wushuang is unaffected by heat, then could she possess the Fire Attribute Physique?
"Wushuang, have you ever felt particularly odd, like when it’s hot, you don’t feel hot?" Chen Tianlong began considering Lin Wushuang’s physique.
"No, like everyone else, cold when it’s cold, hot when it’s hot, but here I feel my body is peculiar, mysteriously sensing a warmth and familiarity." Lin Wushuang shared her feelings.
"I see..."
Chen Tianlong realized, if he was correct, Lin Wushuang might indeed be the Fire Element inheritor here.
Chen Tianlong suddenly thought, could ahead be the rumored Fire Sea Extreme Land?
Chen Tianlong sat up, then took a deep breath, saying to Lin Wushuang: "Wushuang, I don’t know if you understand, your physique is very special, likely the Fire Element inheritor here, and this is the Qilin Tribe, from my experience, you should be the legendary Fire Element inheritor."
"Fire Element inheritor? How do you know, Chen Tianlong?" Lin Wushuang was startled, then a bit eager; if it’s some inheritance, wouldn’t that mean she’s a cultivator?