Chapter 250 - There’s Still A Path Ahead! (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Lu Siya was stunned for a total of three seconds before she cussed.

Qin Hu slapped Meng Chao’s shoulder and said earnestly, “I’m not trying to criticize you, brat, but look at the time and place. Why are you still thinking about that unhealthy stuff right now?”

“No, you don’t understand what I’m saying.” Meng Chao was so anxious that he scratched his face. He pointed at the crack to the right and said, “Big Sis Ya, you said that this is the path to survival because you sensed spirit energy fluctuations from the outside world, so you’re sure that this is the path leading to the surface, right?”

“Yes.” Lu Siya frowned and nodded. “I am certain that this is the path that leads to the surface.”

“Then that’s definitely not the path!” Meng Chao said firmly. “Think about it. We’ve spent a few days before we finally found a way leading deep underground. We used up a lot of time to draw a map, but the distance between this place and the surface should be at least hundreds of meters. Besides, we’re talking about the rising and falling Raging Waves above us. Who knows how far away we are from the surface.

“And we’re talking about the linear distance. If we include the winding paths, the angle of the slope, and our injuries, it’ll make it difficult for us to move. Even if we climb for a day and night, we might not be able to make it out.

“Big Sis Ya, you’re drained of spirit energy. It’s impossible for you to use Spike Art to change the structure of the rock stratum to form a tunnel, right? Then, it’s definitely not this path, because we’ll be caught by the spirit energy tsunami and burn to death in the crack!”

Lu Siya’s pupils shrank into two dots, and she mumbled, “That’s true. The spirit energy ripple I sense is very weak. There’s still a long way to the surface.”

“Even if we climb out through here, we’ll only end up in the depths of Raging Waves,” Meng Chao continued. “Let’s not talk about whether the destructive spirit energy tsunami will take shape or not. Either way, the Deity Realm fighters and Apocalyptic Beasts will certainly turn violent and enter fights to the death. In our current condition, the moment we crawl out, we’ll be sent out by the impact waves. It’s no different compared to dying underground.”

“It’s logical,” Lu Siya said. “But even if the right leads to death, how would you know that the left leads to survival?”

“I didn’t say that the left definitely leads to survival. We’re just taking a bet. I’m confident in Mr. Hu’s countenance!” Meng Chao cast an intense gaze at his companion.

Qin Hu scratched his head. “My… countenance?”

“Your face, I mean,” Meng Chao explained. He turned his head around and said, “Big Sis Ya, look at Mr. Hu’s face, then think of his status, personality, actions, and his relationship with us. Don’t you think that they’re very strange?”

Lu Siya was stunned. “What’s strange about them?”

“Mr. Hu has a grudge against me, and he’s one of the top fighters in Shen Yulong’s team. And with his face, he’s practically…” Meng Chao thought about it for a long time before he finally found a suitable description. “He’s the type of person who would not live past three episodes in a TV series, past three pages in a manga, and past three chapters in a novel!”

Qin Hu found himself speechless.

Lu Siya did not know what to say.

“I’m a rare prodigy and a future star who rose to power miraculously. I’m destined to rule over the alliance of the five universities and defeat Dragon City University. And I even inherited Big Brother Lin’s dying will.

“Big Sis Ya, you’re the future leader of Sky Pillar Corporation. You were born with all sorts of valuable materials given to you and bathed in high-grade superbeast blood.

“It’d be nothing strange if both of us survived this disaster. In fact, it’s only natural that we’d survive.

“But Mr. Hu actually managed to survive with us. Don’t you think that this alone is very unbelievable?”

Qin Hu hissed at him. “B-Brat, just you wait. When I’m healed—”

“Don’t be hasty, Mr. Hu, I’m pointing out your flaws before I talk about your strengths. This is a writing trick. I’ll immediately talk about what’s amazing about you.” Meng Chao continued like a rattling gun. “I’ve thought about this for a long time, and I finally found an answer.

“Mr. Hu has been jumping around in such a lively manner until now because he has a lot of luck and astonishing instincts. Without even knowing it, he can find a way to survive a situation that leads to certain death. He can even rise to the top with such instincts.

“Right now, we have no other choice but to rely on Mr. Hu’s luck!”

Lu Siya and Qin Hu looked at each other.

“Do we?” Qin Hu scratched his moustache. “Do I really have great luck, and with just a point of my finger, I can direct us to survival?”

“Get rid of that question mark. Be more confident. That’s the truth.” Meng Chao took a hold of Qin Hu’s hands and stared into his eyes. He said clearly, “I. Trust. You. Mr. Hu!”

Qin Hu was stunned.

The next second, his eyes started tearing up.

“Brat, let go,” he cried out in pain. “You’re friggin’ crushing my hand!”

Meng Chao let go of Qin Hu’s twisted palm and clenched his fists. He punched the wall and said, “So, we’re going to the left, agreed?”

Lu Siya and Qin Hu had no other choice but to agree.

When the three of them left the Red Radiance Jade mine, they were already drained of spirit energy. Their bodies were covered in wounds, and they were almost empty of blood. They had only lasted until now due to their strong willpower.

Qin Hu and Lu Siya no longer had the strength to struggle.

But Meng Chao could use contribution points in exchange for healing.

Even though he had fought against a Hell Beast with Lin Chuan, which led to the appraisal of his quest to not be high, he could still exchange it for a few Intermediate Stage Healing Skills.

Besides, the Ultimate Style was known for its super endurance. At that moment, he was still full of life and had some strength.

In Qin Hu and Lu Siya’s eyes, he was basically a monster.

And if they wanted to escape death, they needed this monster’s help.

If they relied only on their dying selves, it would be impossible for them to crawl up for at least twelve hours through the winding underground crack.

When they saw Meng Chao leading the way and crawling to the crack that looked like a beauty lying on its side, both of them felt resigned. They could only cuss while they followed him.

But against their expectations, the crack soon widened. The further they crawled, the wider it became, and the further they climbed, the smoother it became. In a while, their abdomens left the ground and they could use their arms and legs to crawl swiftly.

“Brat, you’re seriously…” Qin Hu was shocked and delighted.

Meng Chao smiled.