Cultivation Simulator: Shocking the Academy-Chapter 483 - 336: Thousands of Arrows Piercing the Heart

The air was filled with an atmosphere of extreme danger, as if every breath was taken with caution. Luo Chen’s heartbeat gradually accelerated, and he felt an unprecedented tension and pressure.

At that moment, a strong sense of crisis suddenly struck. Almost as a reflex action, Luo Chen grabbed Li Xin’s arm and rolled sharply, pulling both of them away from where they had been standing.

"Whizz!" An arrow whizzed past where they had just been, embedding deeply into the earthen wall behind them.

Luo Chen and Li Xin both breathed a silent sigh of relief, knowing they had just narrowly escaped a disaster. However, the danger was not over; more arrows rained down like raindrops, forcing them to keep moving to avoid being hit.

"Go quickly!" Li Xin shouted, pulling Luo Chen as they continued to run towards the sand dunes.

They weaved through the darkness, dodging the rain of arrows and pursuing enemies. Every run and dodge was a challenge and a decision between life and death. Regardless of the difficulties and dangers ahead, they had to persevere—because only by surviving could they see the dawn of hope.

Finally, after a thrilling escape, Luo Chen and Li Xin successfully reached the dunes. Without stopping, they dashed toward the edge of Sunset Forest, hoping to escape the endless pursuit and entanglement of disaster. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

As they ran, Luo Chen couldn’t help but recall past experiences. He didn’t know why he encountered so much misfortune and disaster, nor did he know if there would be more challenges ahead waiting for him. But regardless, he would keep going—because only then could he find his own path to light and hope.

"Swish—"

An arrow accompanied by a gust of wind suddenly landed at Luo Chen’s feet, its head embedded deep into a crumbling wall, its tail still vibrating. This sudden attack tightened Luo Chen’s heart and simultaneously ignited Li Xin’s anger.

"Bastard!" Li Xin shouted into the darkness, careless of her own disheveled and dirty appearance. Her voice was full of anger and disdain, as if by cursing she could regain some dignity. Immediately, she deftly drew her bow and nocked an arrow, executing the motions with extreme familiarity.

"Whizz—" The arrow, carrying Li Xin’s anger and intent to kill, vanished into the darkness. Soon, a dull "thud" was heard in the distance, suggesting the arrow had hit its target. Shortly after, a commotion was heard, but amid the quiet of the desert night, it quickly settled down again.

At this moment, Luo Chen could no longer care about remaining composed; he knew that between life and death, any hesitation could lead him to a point of no return. Taking advantage of the brief intimidation and gap caused by Li Xin’s arrow, he sprinted with all his might. Among the soft dark currents, his speed reached an exceedingly terrifying level, making him seem like a flash of lightning streaking through the night sky.

Although the arrows were incredibly fast, in front of Luo Chen’s near-teleportational speed, they could not aim accurately. In just a few breaths, Luo Chen was already beyond the arrows’ range, putting himself in a relatively safe position.

However, just as Luo Chen ran over the dune’s peak, a dense sound of arrows breaking through the air came from behind. "Whiz, whiz, whiz..." Dozens of arrows shot out almost simultaneously, aimed directly at Luo Chen’s back. Luo Chen’s heart skipped a beat, knowing he had been locked onto by the enemy archers; any delay could result in being pierced by countless arrows.

But just then, "Ah..." a low groan suddenly broke the silence of the night sky. The sound was faint, yet Luo Chen heard it clearly—it was Li Xin’s voice! He turned abruptly and saw Li Xin fallen behind a small rock several dozen yards away. From her hunched posture, it was clear she had been hit by an arrow.

At that moment, deep internal conflict surged in Luo Chen’s heart. To save, or not to save? He knew that if he went to save Li Xin, he might be surrounded by the enemy, unable to rescue her and risking his own life. But if he didn’t save her, he couldn’t convince himself to leave an injured woman to escape alone.

In this life-and-death moment, a bitter smile appeared on Luo Chen’s lips. He knew he couldn’t do such a heartless thing; otherwise, even if he survived, his conscience would be tormented endlessly. Therefore, after a brief hesitation, he resolutely turned and ran towards Li Xin.

"I’ll carry you," Luo Chen said softly as he found Li Xin’s body. His voice, though calm, carried a steadfast strength. Li Xin didn’t speak, only nodded slightly in response. She knew that she could no longer walk herself and had to rely on Luo Chen.