Chapter 587: Unlucky Disciple

Chapter 587: Unlucky Disciple

A warm breath disturbed the cool fog that hung in the air. Rapid footsteps swept through the underbrush, weaving between the massive trunks of ancient trees. A pink glow was beginning to appear on the eastern horizon but the forest was still dark and asleep.

Li Yuechan looked left and right as she ran, scanning the surroundings for signs of danger. She had managed to get only a few hours of rest during the evening but no sleep. Her enemies were all around and she couldn't let her guard down for a single moment.

She had been minding her own business yesterday when she had been ambushed by a group of people with rags covering their faces. She managed to break out because they had not expected the power of her ice arts but she had been on the run ever since.

She didn't know how many were chasing her now, probably more than the first group she encountered. She wasn't sure which sect they came from but she could probably guess. Whether they wanted to kill her or simply capture her, it didn't matter. She didn't want to sit around and find out.

Li Yuechan paused as she came upon a tall tree that looked easy to climb. She leaped up the trunk and arrived at the top. Her feet rested lightly on a flimsy branch as she peered at the rising sun and the endless forest that was as vast as the sea.

She didn't see any alerting talismans from her fellow sisters. She hadn't seen any yesterday either or the day before. It seemed like she had stumbled into the wrong area where there were only enemies and no allies. She clenched her fist as she worried about her bad luck. The only thing she could do was hope for the best and keep going forward.

She debated with herself for a moment before firing off a talisman of her own. A streak of dark red light went straight up into the air, sharply contrasting with the orange glow all around. She watched it explode with a wave of spiritual energy high in the air. It was a risk to send it but if anyone had stumbled into her vicinity, it was better to let them know sooner than later. The red alert meant that one of their own was in danger and needed immediate assistance. She hoped that her luck would turn around.

Without waiting for a response that might not come, she swiftly descended to the ground and continued running.

Only, her luck was truly not good and she ran straight into a group of people a short while later.

"There she is!"

"Li Yuechan of Ten Thousand Flower Valley!"

"Surround her!"

Chaotic shouts roused the sleeping forest as seven or eight people drew their swords and immediately came at her. Their faces were already obscured so they had most likely seen her talisman.

Li Yuechan's sword came out in a flash as she deflected three different swords in a row. Her body was thrown backward from the backlash of spiritual energy. She slammed into a nearby tree trunk with a hastily constructed layer of ice to shield her back.

There was a loud sound akin to glass shattering as thousands of icicles went in all directions, glittering under the morning light.

Mount Huang Sects Seven Remembrance Sword Li Yuechan recognized their sword art. So, it was them after all. Her master had suspected that the Four Greats would try something within the Forest of Swords. They had finally decided to act.

She swept her Ageless Ice Sword towards her enemies as the straight blade glowed white. In an instant, beams of ice shot out, carrying a deadly sharpness and icy aura.

Winters Snow Dance, 2nd Stage, Arrows of Frost!

She swept her sword horizontally launching a barrage of arrows in a wide arc at all eight opponents. After that, she turned and ran without waiting to see the result.

Seven Remembrance Sword! Jin Wangjie shouted.

His sword became like a ghost as he attacked with the form of the first remembrance.

Li Yuechan directly clashed with him, resulting in an explosion of spiritual energy which sent both of them backward. She was forced back twenty steps while her opponent suffered only ten. Their difference was clear but it wasnt enough for her to despair.

Why are you chasing me? She asked, her voice like an icy wind.

Jin Wangjie sneered, Noisy. Give me your treasure sword and I might consider not hurting you.

Despicable.

She didnt bother talking with him and leaped to one side. A flurry of attacks from the other enemies landed where she had just been. Icy wind blasted forth, followed by a salvo of frost arrows.

Pang!

Clang!

Another person from the Mount Huang Sect fell, clutching his sword arm. In a few breaths, his hand had turned blue and his sleeves were covered in frost.

She could have aimed for his head or throat but she had held back. Even though these people were so despicable, she did not go for the kill. This had always been her habit when it came to human opponents.

She was someone who strived to do the right thing. She had four younger sisters who looked up to her so she always had to watch how she spoke and acted until it became who she was. All these years, she led by example through virtue and morality.

These people had none of the qualities she cherished. They werent even as good as dogs. But even so, she did not consider dealing a fatal attack. As she turned and continued fleeing, she briefly questioned her choice before putting it in the back of her mind.

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