On the second day after Canglan Martial Academy's destruction.
Lin Chen rested in the valley for a night. His injuries had mostly healed, and his realm at the Early True Martial Stage grew more stable.
But he dared not stay long.
The manhunt by Blackwind Academy and Heavenly Fate Sect would never stop easily.
He had to leave this dangerous place as soon as possible and head for more distant lands.
In the early morning, Lin Chen quietly left the valley and ventured deeper into the Canglan Mountains.
Deep within the mountains, ancient trees towered, miasma filled the air, and danger lurked everywhere.
Ordinary warriors would never dare to enter.
But Lin Chen had no choice.
Only by stepping into this forbidden land could he find a glimmer of survival.
Relying on his Planet Perception, he carefully moved through the dense forest, avoiding fierce beasts and traps.
As he went deeper, the atmosphere grew colder and more oppressive.
The air was filled with a thick, nauseating stench of blood.
Lin Chen frowned, a sense of vigilance rising in his heart.
Something was wrong here.
At that moment—
A shrill, ferocious wolf's howl suddenly echoed through the forest!
Awoo—!!!
The sound shook the leaves and made the ground tremble.
A terrifying murderous aura swept over like a tsunami.
Lin Chen's face changed drastically, and every hair on his body stood on end.
This aura… far surpassed the True Martial Realm!
It had even reached the Spirit Sea Realm!
He spun around sharply, and a blood‑red figure slowly stepped out from the trees not far away.
It was a giant wolf.
Several times larger than an ordinary tiger, its body was covered in jet‑black fur, yet wrapped in strands of blood‑red mist, making it look hideous and terrifying.
Its eyes were pure scarlet, devoid of any emotion—only endless bloodlust and madness.
Blood‑red light radiated from every bone and limb, as if it were forged from fresh blood.
The Blood‑Shadow Demon Wolf!
One of the top demonic beasts deep in the Canglan Mountains, infamous for its cruelty and bloodthirstiness!
Lin Chen's heart pounded violently.
He had accidentally intruded into the Blood‑Shadow Demon Wolf's territory!
This demon wolf's strength could easily crush him!
Just as Lin Chen prepared to flee—
Rapid footsteps and shouts suddenly came from behind him.
"Hurry! The boy is right ahead!"
"Don't let him escape! We must take his head and claim the reward!"
Lin Chen looked back.
Seven or eight disciples from Blackwind Academy charged toward him, weapons in hand, filled with murderous intent.
Leading them was Elder Song's personal disciple, whose cultivation had reached the Late True Martial Stage!
They had tracked him all the way here.
A ferocious wolf ahead, pursuers behind.
A dead end!
A true dead end!
When the Blackwind disciples saw the Blood‑Shadow Demon Wolf, their faces paled and they stepped back in terror.
But when they saw Lin Chen trapped by the wolf, their eyes instantly lit up with joy.
"Hahaha! Heaven is helping us!"
"The boy has intruded into the Blood‑Shadow Demon Wolf's territory. He's dead for sure!"
"We just need to wait here. Once the wolf kills him, we'll take his belongings!"
The group grinned and stopped to watch from a safe distance.
The Blood‑Shadow Demon Wolf's scarlet gaze swept over Lin Chen, then toward the Blackwind disciples in the distance.
Disturbed from its peace, its ferocity erupted, and blood‑red light surged all over its body.
Lin Chen's mind raced.
Escape was impossible.
Fighting would only lead to certain death.
But…
A crazy idea suddenly flashed through his mind.
Kill two birds with one stone!
Use this demon wolf to eliminate the pursuers!
He repaid kindness with kindness and vengeance with vengeance.
These Blackwind disciples had participated in the massacre of Canglan. Every one of them was stained with blood and deserved to die!
A cold glint flashed in Lin Chen's eyes. He no longer hesitated.
He channeled his internal energy, deliberately releasing his aura, and shot a sharp finger strike at the Blood‑Shadow Demon Wolf!
Bang!
The strike hit the wolf's fur, causing no real damage but enraging it completely!
"Awoo—!"
The Blood‑Shadow Demon Wolf howled to the sky, its scarlet gaze locked onto Lin Chen as it pounced violently!
Lin Chen was already prepared. His figure blurred like a ghost as he dodged sideways.
At the same time, he pushed off the ground and suddenly sprinted toward the Blackwind disciples!
"Trying to run?" the leading Blackwind disciple sneered. "With the demon wolf after you, where can you go!"
But—
In the next moment, their faces turned pale with terror.
Lin Chen was running straight toward them!
And the enraged Blood‑Shadow Demon Wolf was right behind him, its murderous aura crashing down on them as well!
"No! He's leading the wolf toward us!"
"Retreat!"
The Blackwind disciples were terrified and turned to flee.
But it was too late.
Lin Chen was extremely fast, instantly charging into their midst.
The Blood‑Shadow Demon Wolf, fully enraged, no longer distinguished between targets and attacked anyone in sight!
A bloody wind howled, and blood‑red light exploded.
Piercing screams instantly filled the forest.
Taking advantage of the chaos, Lin Chen slipped away quietly and hid behind a giant tree, watching coldly.
His face was expressionless.
Only icy indifference remained.
These people deserved to die.
Using the demon wolf to eliminate his enemies.
He had avenged his blood debt and escaped the pursuit.
Killing two birds with one stone. Perfect.
This was his way.
Repay kindness, repay vengeance—by any means necessary!