CHAPTER 416: CHAPTER 269: ONE THOUGHT BECOMES A DEMON

The man leaning against the tree trunk stared blankly at the scene before him, his expression one of sheer horror. He had originally thought his third brother could easily defeat Luo Chen, but he hadn’t expected the result to be like this. He murmured, "Th...third brother..." his voice filled with terror and helplessness.

Luo Chen exhaled and slowly walked towards the man. In his palm was a faint trace of the Wind Shadow Blade, but the short blade, formed by the wind, had gradually dissipated into light spots and vanished. Looking at the man lying on the ground, Luo Chen felt little joy or pride in his heart. He knew that although this battle was won, the road ahead was still long and difficult. He needed to stay vigilant and strive hard to go further.

The man closed his eyes, and his once handsome face now appeared exceptionally grim. On his chest, there was a terrifying wound several inches deep, clearly visible as a mark of being completely pierced by the Wind Shadow Blade. Blood continuously gushed from the wound, staining his clothes crimson, making him seem as if drenched in blood, turning him into a bloodied figure.

Luo Chen frowned as he looked at the man before him, unable to suppress a sense of doubt. He asked, "Is he your third brother?"

The man dejectedly lowered his head, his face as pale as paper. Yet, slowly, he lifted his head, a hoarse and bitter smile appearing on his face, "Haha, so what if he is? Didn’t he ultimately die at your hands? But don’t be complacent, because this time, you will absolutely not escape my eldest brother’s pursuit!"

Luo Chen’s brow furrowed more deeply, "Your eldest brother?" His tone was filled with doubt, but his expression revealed contempt, "So, it seems the five of you brothers had already set your sights on our team..."

The man’s face turned even paler, but his eyes were filled with hatred. He gritted his teeth and said, "So what? You might escape for a while now, but if my eldest brother catches you, he certainly won’t let you rest in peace!"

Luo Chen chuckled lightly, not displaying any fear. He slowly picked up the Divine Fire Sword from the ground, walked to the man, and looked down at his changeable face. At this moment, Luo Chen had already formed a plan in his mind.

Clearly, this group had long been targeting him, waiting in the shadows for the right moment. They might have already observed the previous intense battles of his team and figured out his capabilities. Luo Chen couldn’t help but inwardly sigh, reprimanding himself for not realizing this sooner.

Suddenly, a terrifying thought crossed his mind! Could it be that the others went to ambush his sister and her group? As soon as this thought emerged, he felt a chill down his spine. If the enemy had indeed allocated their "forces" based on power differences, then the strongest ones might have already gone to deal with his sister and her group!

Thinking of this, Luo Chen couldn’t help but curse himself for being naïve, only now guessing the enemy’s intent. He took a deep breath, trying to calm down. Right now, the most important thing was to find a way to help his sister and her group, while dealing with the man in front of him and his so-called "eldest brother."

Luo Chen tightly gripped the Divine Fire Sword in his hand, his eyes sparkling with determination. He knew the upcoming battle would be even more challenging, but he was prepared. No matter what, he had to protect his loved ones and teammates, never letting the enemy succeed!

Just then, a sudden rush of footsteps came from the distant woods. Luo Chen turned his head to look, only to see a group of figures rapidly approaching. Leading them was a tall man with a stern face, clearly the "eldest brother" the man had mentioned.

Luo Chen’s heart tightened, but he didn’t panic. He took a deep breath, adjusted his state, and prepared for the upcoming battle. He knew it would be a fight to the death, but he was confident he could defeat his opponent.

Luo Chen’s gaze turned icy cold, like icicles in midwinter, sharp and piercing. He stared intently at the man before him, his tone laden with intense questioning and concern, "Has your eldest brother already gone to ambush my companions?" His voice echoed in the air, carrying an undeniable firmness.

The man looked up at him with a venomous smile on his face, seemingly mocking Luo Chen’s delayed realization, "Haha, you’re truly thick-headed if you’re only realizing it now. Too late!" he laughed maliciously, each word dripping with provocation and disdain.