Cultivation Simulator: Shocking the Academy

Three mysterious men, all wearing ghostly masks. Clad in long black robes, they couldn't hide their chilling aura. The leading man was gaunt, yet stood as immovable as a javelin, leaving no trace of vulnerability. His voice, emanating from beneath the mask, seemed to possess a soul-shaking power.

"Hand over that piece of sheepskin scroll you have..."

Phoenix's face was pale, yet she instinctively shook her head, "No way, I obtained this with great difficulty."

"Hmph, really? Such a naive little girl. If we hadn't been exhausted from chasing endlessly, do you think you could have escaped for this long with your meager skills? Hand it over, and maybe, just maybe, I'll spare your life."

The man spoke sinisterly.

Su Chen was secretly startled. A sheepskin scroll? It seems their target is the sheepskin scroll Phoenix has. But where did Phoenix get a sheepskin scroll?

Below, Phoenix seemed to have made a big decision. Slowly, she pulled out a crumpled piece of sheepskin scroll from her bosom, looking at the three with a complex expression, "You promised me, if you dare to go back on your word, I..."

"Rest assured, I, Dark Heaven, have never reneged on a promise."

The man interrupted harshly, then extended his right hand, aimed at Phoenix.

Su Chen inwardly thought, idiot, don't give it to him, if you do, you're as good as dead!

Phoenix gritted her teeth and suddenly threw the sheepskin scroll away, then dashed forward at full speed! Su Chen slapped his own head in agitation, but just as he noticed, the tossed sheepskin scroll exploded mid-air, transforming into concentric waves of earthy yellow energy!

The energy waves instantly spread out, filling the air like an impenetrable net, descending upon the three men!

However, Phoenix underestimated these three masked men. The leading man, who called himself Dark Heaven, snorted lightly. With just a swipe of his right palm, a strange dark power surged forth, clearing the net completely. Then, stepping forward, he appeared behind Phoenix almost as if teleporting. His right hand formed a blade, striking towards Phoenix's shoulder with precision!

"Stop!"

From the trees, Su Chen let out a low shout, then leaped down from the branches, swooping between Phoenix and Dark Heaven like a gust of wind!

He punched fiercely, meeting Dark Heaven's seemingly light strike. But as soon as they clashed, Su Chen let out a low groan, knocked backward by the immense force! As he flew backward, he grabbed Phoenix, cradling her securely in his arms. Just before hitting the ground, he kicked off, accelerating like an arrow and racing out of the woods!

Dark Heaven let out a surprised hum, his cold face beneath the mask showing a hint of intrigue, "This kid does have some skill."

"Master, why didn't you continue to capture them?"

A tall and sturdy man behind him asked in a low voice.

Dark Heaven sneered, his voice chilling to the bone, "Isn't the fun in playing with the mouse the whole process of toying? Now that another amusing little mouse has joined midway, let's have some fun with them..."

"Why did you save me?"

Phoenix asked, lying on Su Chen's back, her face pale and expression complicated.

Su Chen, like a sharp arrow, leaped several meters with each bound. The wind howled past their ears.

Upon hearing her question, Su Chen snorted coldly, saying indifferently, "I only came for the sheepskin scroll on you."

Phoenix whispered, "If it was just for the sheepskin scroll, you could kill me now, avenging yourself and obtaining the scroll effortlessly, couldn't you?"

Su Chen, in motion, paused slightly, as if annoyed his motives were guessed. His voice became even colder, "If you keep babbling, I'll throw you down, believe it or not?"

Phoenix's delicate body stiffened, then silently lowered her head, saying nothing more. Su Chen snorted coldly and accelerated again, racing along the road like an arrow leaving the string...

Unknown how much time passed, but the wind's howling seemed to subside a lot. A drowsy Phoenix regained consciousness and saw Su Chen, who was carrying her, land steadily on the ground, his body heaving from breathlessness. She opened her mouth as if to speak yet said nothing. The cold aura on Su Chen made it hard for her to connect him with the passionate youth she once knew. All because of her ruthless attack that day...

After putting her down, Su Chen wiped his sweat, then walked to the clear stream nearby, crouched down, and brought a handful of water to his mouth. The sweet, refreshing taste revitalized his spirit.

Hearing the water, Phoenix suddenly widened her beautiful eyes. She looked at the familiar place with indescribable complexity, "This is where it happened last time, why... did you bring me here?"

Su Chen splashed water on his face, washing away the sweat, but his expression became even colder. His elongated eyes, filled with sharp starlight, fixedly stared at Phoenix.

"What do you think?"

Phoenix was startled, involuntarily stepping back, looking at Su Chen with panic, her chest undulating, "Are you going to kill me here?"

Recalling the assassination attempt on Su Chen, she feared silently, her jade fists clenched tightly, teeth biting her lip, her eyes trembling slightly, "Is it because I ambushed you? And now you want revenge?"