CHAPTER 417: CHAPTER 270: HELL GIRL LAN NUO

The anger in Luo Chen’s heart was instantly ignited, surging like a raging beast. He immediately lashed out with a swift and decisive kick, landing it directly on the man’s face. The force was powerful, sending the man crashing against the thick tree trunk!

"Bang——" A dull thud sounded as the man’s body made contact with the trunk, then slowly slid down. A clear shoe print was left on his face, and blood trickled from the corners of his mouth.

"Damn it, I miscalculated!" Luo Chen cursed, a flash of regret and self-reproach in his eyes. His moment of carelessness had placed his companion in such a dangerous situation. He started running in the direction Carefree Meng Lan had gone, with only one thought in his mind: find her as soon as possible and ensure her safety!

However, the man behind him did not give up his provocation. Leaning against the trunk, he watched Luo Chen’s back with a cold gaze, gritting his teeth, "Don’t hold any hope, my brother is a two-star Soul Master, dealing with those worthless fools is easy for him!" His voice was full of malice and smugness, as if he had already foreseen the tragic end of Luo Chen and his companions.

Trees flew by quickly as Luo Chen sped along the forest path. The wind in his face tousled his hair and chilled his heart. His heart was filled with worry and self-blame: if anything happened to Carefree Meng Lan, he would never forgive himself! It was all because of his momentary oversight.

Picking up speed again, Luo Chen was almost flying as he darted through the forest. The whooshing wind roared past his ears, and the surrounding scenery became a blur due to the speed. But he could not care less about this; he only wanted to find Carefree Meng Lan quickly, to fight side by side with her! Even if faced with a formidable enemy, they would fight fearlessly to the end!

Leaping over a clear brook, Luo Chen darted into another dense forest with the speed of a gale. He ran tirelessly, sweat dripping down like raindrops, soaking his clothes. Yet he was oblivious, driven by a single belief: to find Carefree Meng Lan, to protect her!

During this long run, Luo Chen’s heart also endured immense torment. He continuously blamed himself, regretted, and even began to doubt his abilities. However, whenever these negative emotions surged in his heart, he would dispel them with stronger determination. He knew he could not give up, could not back down, only forging ahead could rectify everything!

A surge of azure wind element power roared within Luo Chen’s body, his legs feeling unbearably sore and weak from overexertion. Nevertheless, he could not stop; the pure and innocent face of Carefree Meng Lan constantly appeared before his eyes, motivating him to keep going. Clenching his fists, gritting his teeth, he pushed his body’s limits, accelerating once more!

"Ah~!"

Accompanied by a roar, Luo Chen charged deeper into the dense forest. The branches and leaves whirled past his ears, as if applauding his determination and courage. Yet, just as he was about to burst through the forest, he suddenly stopped abruptly, frozen in place.

The scene before him left him utterly stunned.

In the forest stood a slender girl in a black dress, her green hair gently swaying in the breeze, like a forest spirit. She held a crystal blue short sword in her hand, with drops of blood slowly trickling down the blade, gleaming with an eerie and seductive light.

Luo Chen’s gaze unconsciously shifted to the ground, where lay five corpses in uniform attire. Among them were three men and two women of varying ages, including robust youths. They all shared a common feature: a neat incision on their necks, with blood continuously gushing out, staining the surrounding ground.

A completely black vulture roamed among the corpses, pecking mercilessly at them, leaving them mangled and bloody. This brutal scene made Luo Chen feel nauseated and uncomfortable.

However, what shocked him more was the expression of the girl in the black dress. Her features were delicate, yet a cold smile lingered on her face. Her icy blue eyes were deep and indifferent, as if able to see through all falsehoods and lies. She carried a bulging knapsack on her shoulder, seemingly having looted quite a bit from those unfortunate people.