After being jilted by the saintess at the beginning, why is she crying?

Its aura was deep and unfathomable, hidden in the center of the wolf pack, like a lurking king calmly scrutinizing its prey.

The Swift Wolf King.

Lin Fengmian felt a chill run down his spine.

The difference in combat strength between a wolves pack with and without a alpha wolf is like night and day. A wolf pack with an alpha wolf in charge is disciplined, moves in an orderly manner, and coordinates perfectly, just like a well-trained army.

Faced with such a pack of wolves, even a Core Formation cultivator would not dare to engage in battle easily and would most likely choose to retreat.

Lin Fengmian frowned.

This is tricky.

……

Meanwhile, in the central square.

The light and shadow of the Xuanjian Mirror clearly reflected this scene in the secret realm.

The elders of the various sects looked up, and when they saw the scene in the mirror, they exclaimed in surprise.

"It's the Gale Wolf Pack!"

"Judging by the number, there are at least three or four hundred! And there's even a wolf king guarding the area. Even a Core Formation cultivator would have to give way to this force!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, this kid is really unlucky. He searched for monsters for most of the day without finding any, and then he ran into this kind of big scene."

"His only chance of survival now is to crush the jade pendant to save his life. Otherwise, if he's surrounded by wolves, he won't be able to escape."

Some shook their heads and sighed, some gloated, and others looked worried.

The Crimson Lotus Immortal sat upright in the main seat, her beautiful eyes fixed on the figure in green robes reflected in the mirror, the worry in her eyes almost impossible to conceal.

She originally thought that Lin Fengmian could lead the Hehuan Sect to achieve good results in this competition.

But unexpectedly... such a change occurred.

A pack of swift wolves, hundreds of demonic beasts, and a wolf king in command...

True Person Honglian bit her lip, secretly calculating in her heart: with Lin Fengmian's cultivation level, if he tries to escape with all his might, there might still be a glimmer of hope.

If all else fails, just crush the jade tablet.

As long as everyone is alright, that's all that matters.

She tried to comfort herself with this thought, but she just couldn't put her mind at ease.

That little rascal... please don't be reckless.

……

In the secret realm.

Lin Fengmian, however, did not rush to escape.

He stood still, his gaze sweeping over the approaching pack of Gale Wolves, a slow smile creeping onto his lips.

That smile wasn't a bitter smile, but rather—

ecstasy.

"No wonder I haven't encountered any monsters; they were all waiting for me here!"

He couldn't help but laugh out loud, his eyes gleaming.

So many monsters, how many points will that get!

Three or four hundred Gale Wolves, each worth five hundred points, add up to one hundred and fifty thousand!

Add in that wolf king, and it'll be at least several thousand points...

This deal was incredibly profitable!

Lin Fengmian quickly calculated in his mind, but did not act rashly.

He scanned the wolf pack with his divine sense, taking in the distribution of the pack—there were too many of these demonic beasts, and they were scattered in a disorderly manner. If he were to kill them directly with his flying sword, it would probably be impossible to wipe them out in a short time.

Moreover, the wolf king is lurking among the pack, watching intently. If I reveal a weakness, it will surely seize the opportunity and deliver a fatal blow.

As for the Nine Yang Divine Seal... although its power is considerable, its attack range is limited, at most covering the front. At this moment, the wolf pack has already formed an encirclement, surging in from all directions, and the Nine Yang Divine Seal simply cannot cover them all.

Lin Fengmian's mind raced.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up.

Nine Heavens Divine Thunder!

He rarely used this technique before, but now was the time to put it to good use.

The Nine Heavens Divine Thunder draws upon the thunder of heaven and earth for its own use. It has an extremely wide range and astonishing power, making it most suitable for dealing with numerous and scattered enemies.

As long as these Gale Wolves are gathered together, a single bolt of divine lightning from the heavens will wipe them all out!

Having made up his mind, Lin Fengmian immediately flashed away and distanced himself from the wolf pack.

At the same time, five flying swords emerged from his dantian!

The Little Heavenly Gang Sword, the Shadow Sword, the Golden Edge Sword... five magical flying swords hovered above his head, their blades humming and their sword energy crisscrossing, protecting Lin Fengmian's entire body completely.

"White Light Sword Escape!"

Lin Fengmian pointed forward with his fingers together like a sword.

The five flying swords simultaneously emitted a clear and melodious sword cry, transforming into a dazzling white light that enveloped Lin Fengmian's figure as they shot off in one direction!

It was incredibly fast, like a white shooting star streaking across the sky.

"Awooo—!"

Upon seeing this, the wolf pack let out a deafening howl.

Hundreds of Swiftwind Wolves howled in unison, their roars shaking the leaves in the forest and causing them to fall in a rustling sound.

Immediately, the wolf pack swarmed out, their hooves flying as they frantically chased after the white streak of light!

……

In the central square, before the Xuanjian Mirror.

Upon witnessing this scene, many elders exclaimed in surprise.

"His speed is incredible! This kid's something else!"

"Those five flying swords... they're all spiritual weapons? How can a disciple of the Joyful Union Sect possess such wealth?"

"And that escape technique is of a high grade; ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators simply can't use it. This kid seems to really have some skill."

Exclamations of amazement rose and fell.

However, the sect elders who had been offended by Lin Fengmian before responded with sarcasm and ridicule upon hearing this.

"Hmph, it's nothing but a last-ditch resistance."

"The Gale Wolf Pack is renowned for its speed among demonic beasts, with few rivals of its level. No matter how fast he runs, can he outrun a pack of wolves?"

"In my opinion, he's just making a last-ditch effort. Once his spiritual energy is exhausted, he'll still be caught by the wolves."

"If you ask me, it would be better to just crush the jade tablet and get out; at least that would save my life. If I keep running like this, once my spiritual energy is exhausted, I won't even have the strength to crush the jade tablet."

The mocking remarks were incessant.

Just then, everyone was surprised to discover that Lin Fengmian had fled in an open area!

"Hahaha! What did I say again?"

An elder with a pointed mouth and monkey-like cheeks clapped his hands and laughed, his face full of schadenfreude:

"Faced with a pack of wolves, this kid didn't run into complex terrain to use the woods and rocks to outmaneuver them; instead, he ran into open space. Isn't that just courting death?"

"In open areas, the wolf pack's advantage of encirclement is even more pronounced, and their speed advantage can be maximized. Now, I don't think he even has a chance to escape."

"Just wait, it won't be long before he crushes the jade token and escapes in a sorry state!"

A chorus of agreement immediately arose from all around, and laughter echoed everywhere.

The Crimson Lotus Immortal sat upright in the main seat, seemingly oblivious to everything.

Her eyes were fixed on the figure in the blue robe in the mirror, her heart pounding in her chest.

After that night, she developed unusual feelings for this junior apprentice.

That feeling was hard to describe; it contained guilt, dependence, and a bit of... feelings she didn't want to admit.

Seeing him in such a perilous situation, yet instead of crushing the jade pendant to escape, he was still struggling desperately, and her heart clenched.

Is it...

He was fighting so desperately because of the sect and for himself.