Chapter 578: Challenge(II) (2/2)
Therefore, Yang Wenzhao and Duan Yi’s two Demon Hunt Squads met with failure. Although this demon god hadn’t been carrying his demon god pillar, his strength was far beyond their scope of resistance. The final result was a disaster, and their Demon Hunt Squads ended up almost annihilated.
Yang Wenzhao and Duan Yi were seized with severe wounds, and the only one that came back alive was the assassin from Duan Yi’s team, who carried the information.
The place of the accident was rather close to the Myriad Beast Mountain Pass, but after passing on the information he had been sent back with, this assassin finally dropped dead.
How could Chen Ying’er stand worriless after getting this piece of news? She immediately showed extreme panic. Originally, Chen Hongyu and Sanshui Popo didn’t plan on informing Chen Ying’er, but she coincidentally found out.
Having listened to Chen Ying’er’s story, Long Haochen’s expression suddenly became extremely unsightly. First, without mentioning the relationship of fellow soldiers between Demon Hunt Squads, Yang Wenzhao and Duan Yi were rare talents to the Knight Temple! They were talented knights who could possibly become Divine Knights in the future. Since they were captured, Long Haochen had to rescue them no matter from which point of view he thought of the matter. Even if their current strength was far from sufficient to guarantee their success, they had at least to give it a try. Yang Haohan’s good care of Long Haochen was engraved in his memories; without the support from this head of the Knight Temple, maybe he would have been sent to the Demon God Emperor before the Holy War’s start.
Breathing deeply, Long Haochen gave a look to Chen Hongyu, seriously declaring, “Senior, I accept your previous proposal. I am willing to challenge you alongside my comrades. But I hope for your conditions to be loosened. In front of our group of juniors, could you at least not use your equipment?”
Chen Hongyu didn’t think that Long Haochen would still accept this evident bullying test. For a moment, he didn’t show any response, but couldn’t help but feel some appreciation for this Long Haochen. The fact this youngster decided to lead his team to challenge him meant that his decision of going to save Duan Yi and Yang Wenzhao was already made.
If his granddaughter wasn’t part of this, Chen Hongyu wouldn’t have tried a powerful Demon Hunt Squad that way. But when it involves his granddaughter, how could he let Chen Ying’er take such danger? But there’s no way he could take back the words he just declared. As a Temple Head, there’s no way to go back on one’s word.
“Alright. I won’t use any equipment when facing your challenge. I will let you pick the time, and the location will be my Spiritual Temple’s Fighting Beasts Ground.”
Long Haochen nodded slightly, “Temple Head, we have not seen Ying'er for a long time. Please let us gather with her in the meantime: it will facilitate our battle tactics arrangements.”
“Okay. Though, in case your group wants to leave this Myriad Beast Mountain Pass, be aware that you will become forever unwelcome in our Spiritual Temple. Also, we will halt you in your tracks by sending the Temple’s forces.”
Long Haochen responded, “Be at ease, this kind of situation will absolutely not happen.” Afterwards, he performed a standard knight salute to Chen Hongyu, before putting his mask back on, leaving alongside Chen Ying’er.
“Boss, I...” As soon as they got out, Chen Ying’er once again pulled on Long Haochen’s arms. As all sorts of feelings welled up in her heart, she couldn’t help but burst out in tears once again.
Long Haochen stroked her head, “Fool, what are you crying for? Don’t tell me you think the missions we have faced before were easier. Even without you, I would definitely go save Yang Wenzhao and Duan Yi at all costs after learning that they have been caught by the enemy. Calm down for now, we will be facing your grandfather’s test after a time of rest and reorganization. You are the most familiar with Head Chen, so please give explanations to everyone.”
“Yep, yep.” Chen Ying’er nodded repeatedly. For some reason, after Long Haochen arrived, the anxiety and uneasiness she had had lowered greatly. That was a habit from the time they frequently acted together. It seemed to her that as long as their captain is there, all troubles will disappear. That feeling of safety gradually formed after long times of cooperation, and was already deep-rooted inside Chen Ying’er.
Long Haochen brought her to the resting grounds arranged by the Spiritual Temple, to reunite with the others. Naturally, a show of affection followed, especially between Chen Ying’er and Wang Yuanyuan, who were originally good friends, good sisters. Seeing each other once again, they shrieked in excitement, causing excitement from everyone else.
The joy of their reunion diluted rapidly. After coming back to tranquility, Chen Ying’er talked about the previous matters.
After hearing her, everyone gathered their looks in agreement at Long Haochen, waiting for his decision.
Long Haochen declared, “We must face the Temple Head Chen in this, otherwise he won’t permit us to bring Ying’er along. Han Yu, please make a trip to the Southern Mountain Pass on Star King’s back, and bring Sima back. We’ll have to gather all our forces to possibly win this battle.”
Han Yu replied, “Yes, I am immediately going.”
Long Haochen brought him outside, where he called out Star King. After a few words of explanation from him, Han Yu rode Star King and departed immediately for the south.