Chapter 1374

"If we don't strike now, we'll be home before we know it." Miss Qianhui replied in the same low tone.

"Almost there, I can feel the killing intent."

"Really?"

Miss Qianhui seemed to sense no killing intent at all, only feeling that the evening wind seemed a bit cold. In the shadows behind them, two mysterious figures nodded to each other in silent agreement, and at the same moment drew their bows and nocked arrows without a sound, the arrowheads flashing with a glint of reflected moonlight.

The next second, two specially crafted arrows sliced through the air, flying silently and swiftly toward the backs of Lin Cheng and Miss Qianhui ahead.

The arrows flew fast, but Lin Cheng's reaction was faster. The instant the enemies nocked their arrows to attack, he shoved Miss Qianhui beside him, and the two of them dodged left and right, just barely evading the arrows that arrived in a flash.

"Move!"

Lin Cheng and the leading mysterious figure said in unison.

In an instant, both groups reacted swiftly.

The mysterious figures drew daggers from their waists and lunged at Lin Cheng and Miss Qianhui. A red-patterned folding fan also materialized in Miss Qianhui's hand, and an unknown fire of battle intent blazed in her eyes. With a swift flick of her wrist, the red-patterned folding fan shot toward the nearest black-robed mysterious figure. At the same time, she stomped hard, the ground beneath her feet cracking and collapsing, and her body shot out like a cannonball.

Flower Butterfly Fan!

Ninja Peak!

Soaring Dragon Flame Formation!

Demonic Armor Descend!

Lin Cheng summoned the Demonic Armor to envelop his body from bottom to top, and the well-fitted forged iron hammer in his hand also transformed into a long-handled heavy hammer under the Demonic Armor's enhancement.

Kill!

Meanwhile, Valkyrie Ailin, after learning about the so-called Redemption Plan from her elven kin, immediately offered an explanation.

They assumed Valkyrie Ailin must have suffered terribly under Lin Cheng's torment and abuse, since for a thousand years, humanity had indeed treated the elves this way.

Valkyrie Ailin disagreed with this view.

The truth was that Lin Cheng was the hope for the rise of the elven race. As the bearer of the Faith God Tree, he could fully rally all elven tribes, unite every branch, and recreate the glory of the Elven Empire era.

Valkyrie Ailin quickly shared the information she had learned with her elven kin. Upon hearing this, they finally understood Lin Cheng's importance, and their gazes grew complicated one by one.

An ancient prophecy stated that when the Valkyrie Ailin returned bearing the Faith God Tree, it would mark the rise of the elven race.

They did not know whether the Ailin before them shared some connection with the Ailin of ancient times, but news concerning the Faith God Tree could not be taken lightly.

Immediately, they hurried off to Lin Cheng's blacksmith shop.

They only hoped the Redemption Operation had not yet begun—those were the elite strong warriors of the Nature Elves!

"This level of strength and you still came to assassinate me? I was scared half to death thinking the Third Imperial Prince was coming for me." Lin Cheng looked at the mysterious figures they had dealt with and bound together on the ground. Pulling off their veils revealed four immature female elves, probably not even old enough to grow hair, yet wearing expressions of shared hatred. Seeing their arrogant demeanor, Lin Cheng couldn't help but mock them a few more times, taking the chance to steady his still-uneasy chest, his face full of contempt.

"You're done for, human! The Elder won't let you get away with this!"

"Let us go while you still can, maybe the Elder will consider leaving you with an intact corpse."

"Right, the Elder is a Seventh-Tier powerhouse!"

"You're as good as dead!"

Listening to their wild boasts, Lin Cheng curled his lip, flipped them the middle finger, and taunted: "If he's so tough, tell him to come out right now!"

Just at that moment.

"Hm!"

A magnetic male voice suddenly sounded from behind, and at the same time, a hand suddenly landed on Lin Cheng's shoulder.

Holy crap!

Lin Cheng was startled, his body jolting, and he spun around with a punch.

A bullseye hit, followed by a pained cry.

"Oww, my face… are all humans this rude nowadays?" The white-haired male elf behind him covered his right eye, crying out in pain, and slowly stepped out from the shadows.

Lin Cheng's first impression was young, handsome, and only after that did he notice the head of white hair.