Chapter 842: Chapter 842: Escape from Certain Death
If not now, when?
The swarm was completely scattered by the blazing flames of the Skyfire Axe, like headless flies, utterly disoriented.
This is undoubtedly the best moment to retreat.
As for staying behind, to completely eradicate the Soul Chasing Bees.
Chen Feng does not have such ambition.
Bear in mind, even if there aren’t ten thousand Soul Chasing Bees here, there’s at least eight thousand.
And that axe swing just now consumed all of Chen Feng’s True Qi and only managed to eliminate less than two hundred, at best disrupting the swarm.
It won’t be long before the swarm reestablishes order, and by then it will be exceptionally troublesome once more.
To completely annihilate this swarm, attacks of that magnitude would need to be unleashed dozens of times!
By then, Chen Feng would be exhausted to death.
Therefore, it’s best to let it go. Being too greedy can be self-destructive.
Hence, Chen Feng made the most opportune decision at the most fitting moment, which is to seize the time to retreat.
Facts prove that Chen Feng’s decision was correct.
He had barely escaped with Liehuo when the swarm regained order and was poised to pursue with an attack.
However, by this time, Chen Feng had already fled far with Liehuo, and the swarm couldn’t catch up even if they wanted to.
If they hadn’t fled initially, staying behind would have had unimaginable consequences...
Outside the Soul Chasing Bee Territory, in a hidden patch of grass.
In this place, it was relatively safe.
After Peter Martin and the others dashed out of the Soul Chasing Bee Territory, they hid here, waiting for Chen Feng and Liehuo.
However, just moments ago,
They sensed a sudden horrific fluctuation from within the Soul Chasing Bee Territory and then total silence.
This immediately made everyone extremely worried.
They feared that the fluctuation was because Chen Feng and Liehuo were overwhelmed and thus went all out to perish alongside the swarm.
If that were indeed the case, it would be a heavy blow to the entire Liehuo Team.
"Brother, do you think the Captain and Chen Feng might be in trouble?"
Alice looked at her brother Peter Martin and asked anxiously.
Upon hearing this, Peter Martin frowned without saying a word.
Because he truly had no idea what had transpired within the territory.
"There won’t be any trouble; as long as Chen Feng’s there, there won’t be any trouble!"
At this moment, Ye Qianrou, who hadn’t spoken, said.
"Really?"
Alice looked at Ye Qianrou, half-believing and half-doubtingly asked.
"Yes, trust me, as long as Chen Feng is there, everything can turn safe!"
Ye Qianrou nodded confidently.
"But... ever since that intense fluctuation erupted, it’s been silent for half a day now; I worry the Captain and Chen Feng might already..."
A member at Xuan Rank Perfection spoke anxiously with a gloomy face.
"Shut your crow mouth!"
Robert glared fiercely at this team member, then looked at everyone and said, "We should trust Brother Chen Feng and the Captain. If they can’t get past this challenge, how can we face the final test?"
"Rob, you’re right; however, we should also prepare for the worst!"
Peter Martin frowned and nodded as he spoke.
"Huh?"
But just then, Alice suddenly exclaimed and then eagerly pointed towards the Soul Chasing Bee Territory, joyfully announcing, "Look... look there, aren’t those Chen Feng and the Captain!"
As soon as the words fell, everyone quickly turned to look towards the direction Alice pointed.
They saw a figure supporting another figure, quickly heading toward them.
And weren’t those two figures Chen Feng and Captain Liehuo?
Upon seeing this, everyone was overwhelmingly relieved.
Robert even leaped out of the grass, waving excitedly at Chen Feng and Liehuo, shouting, "Brother Chen Feng, Captain, we’re here!"
Other team members also swiftly stepped out from the grass, waving towards Chen Feng and Liehuo.
Seeing this, Chen Feng also smiled and shook his head, then helped Liehuo to walk over.
Upon witnessing this, everyone hurriedly welcomed them.
"Captain, are you alright?"
Peter Martin asked with concern as he looked at Liehuo, who was being supported by Chen Feng.
"I’m fine, just a minor injury, nothing serious!"
Liehuo waved his hand, speaking weakly.
And indeed, that little injury was nothing too troubling for him.
Plus, during the struggle with the swarm earlier, his True Qi was nearly depleted.
That’s why he appeared so frail at the moment.
After speaking, Liehuo turned to Chen Feng and gratefully said, "Brother Chen Feng, words cannot express my gratitude. If it weren’t for your powerful strike earlier, I would have been done for. It’s truly thanks to you!"
It was only through Liehuo’s words that everyone understood the powerful fluctuation earlier was Chen Feng’s doing, saving Liehuo’s life as a result.
Suddenly, everyone’s gaze towards Chen Feng changed.
Initially, they only regarded Chen Feng as a talented figure with Earth Rank combat power.
Especially Peter Martin and Alice, they always thought Chen Feng was their equal.
But now it appeared, Chen Feng wasn’t simple at all!
To assist Liehuo, who was at Earth Rank Late Stage, out of danger.
Based solely on this point, it made him appear sufficiently mysterious and powerful!
This also made everyone look at Chen Feng with newfound respect.
"Captain was too kind!"
Chen Feng smiled modestly, without the slightest arrogance.
"Regardless, I will remember this kindness, and there will be great thanks in the future!"
Liehuo clasped his fists and sincerely expressed gratitude.
He then looked at the others and said, "Everyone, rest in place, adjust your state to optimal in the shortest time possible, and then we will continue our journey!"
"Yes!"
Everyone nodded and then retreated to the hidden grass patch once more, beginning to adjust their states.
The others didn’t mind.
The key figures were Liehuo, Peter Martin, and Alice.
As the team’s three combat powers, they were currently in a state of depleted True Qi, which required adjustment and immediate recovery.
Fortunately, none of them were inexperienced; all possessed elixirs to quickly restore True Qi.
Although not as extreme as Chen Feng’s direct use of the Tianqi Holy Pearl for recovery, the effect was still considerable and could be quickly restored within a short period.
Thus, the team paused and recuperated for roughly ten minutes before setting off again.
After this crisis, everyone experienced a brush with life and death together.
This considerably enhanced the cohesion of the entire Liehuo Team.
And Chen Feng and Ye Qianrou also became thoroughly integrated into the team.
This is especially crucial for a team.