Cultivation Simulator: Shocking the Academy-Chapter 481 - 334 I Love the Heavenly Father, I Love the Father God, The Loyalty of the Li Family

The night was as dark as ink. Luo Chen and Li Xin were surrounded by enemy troops in the dense forest. Although they were in a tight spot, Luo Chen remained calm. He knew well that panic at this moment would only put him in an even more disadvantageous position.

Luo Chen wore dragon armor, which was his talisman, but he dared not take risks lightly. Although the dragon armor was sturdy, he was still unsure if it could withstand the enemy’s sharp arrows. Moreover, the armor only protected the chest and back; if an arrow hit an arm or leg, the consequences would also be unimaginable.

Li Xin realized this too, and her shooting became more cautious, no longer firing arrows as frequently as before. She understood that every arrow was precious and could not be wasted carelessly.

"Li Xin, the enemy numbers are plenty, at least two hundred, and there are many horses," Luo Chen said in a deep voice, "We must escape under the cover of darkness, or it will be even harder to get out when daylight comes."

However, Li Xin refused Luo Chen’s proposal without hesitation. "No! I cannot give up like this." Her tone was firm, as if she was already prepared for a final battle.

Luo Chen sighed and turned to the burly man beside him, asking, "How many arrows do we have left?"

"Twenty-seven," the burly man replied, his voice filled with helplessness and concern.

Luo Chen smiled bitterly, "Twenty-seven... The enemy numbers over two hundred. Even if we shoot twenty-seven, there are still nearly two hundred left. By then, they only need to wait until dawn and surround us from all angles, then we really won’t be able to fly away."

At this moment, another burly man stepped forward, "Miss, you go first, we will cover you." His voice was firm and powerful, as if he was ready for sacrifice.

A flash of hesitation crossed Li Xin’s eyes. Looking at the loyal guards before her, her heart filled with gratitude and reluctance. But she knew she couldn’t give up just like that. However, Luo Chen’s words made her reassess the situation.

"Li Xin, the enemy is deliberately using small minions to deplete your arrows," Luo Chen continued to persuade, "Once your arrows are exhausted, they can complete the encirclement. Time is of the essence, we must decide quickly!"

Li Xin bit her lower lip tightly; the balance in her heart started to tilt. She knew Luo Chen was right; she couldn’t let temporary bravery put the whole team in a more dangerous situation. Finally, she made up her mind, "Alright, we will leave together!"

Under the night sky, the group began to retreat cautiously, using the cover of the dense forest to avoid making noise as much as possible. Although the journey was tough, each person was filled with a desire for survival and determination. They knew that as long as they could escape this forest, there was hope for survival.

Suddenly, a glimmer of light appeared ahead, as if the exit was just in front of them. Everyone’s spirits lifted, and they sped up, charging forward. However, as they burst out of the forest, they found themselves in an open field with no covers around.

"Not good! We’ve been discovered!" Luo Chen thought with regret, but there was no time for further thought. He immediately grabbed Li Xin and ran toward a nearby slope, hoping to use the terrain for cover.

Luo Chen scanned the surroundings nervously, fully aware of how dangerous their situation was. He turned to Li Xin beside him, speaking urgently, "Li Xin, if we stay together, we will surely be caught. Instead, if we split up, we might have a better chance of surviving." His voice carried a hint of helplessness and urgency, clearly a decision he did not want to make, but the situation forced him.

Li Xin listened to Luo Chen’s words, furrowed her brows slightly, seemingly weighing the pros and cons. She understood Luo Chen’s concern but also knew that splitting up was equally filled with uncertainties and risks. However, after a brief silence, she nodded and said solemnly, "Alright, let’s do as you say." Her voice was calm, yet it contained a firmness and decisiveness.

Seeing this, Luo Chen felt slightly relieved. He dared not delay any longer, immediately starting to move slowly to the corner of the wall, ready to find an opportune moment to escape. However, just as he was about to turn and leave, Li Xin suddenly asked, "Aren’t you coming with me?" Her voice carried a hint of doubt and confusion, clearly surprised by Luo Chen’s decision.