Rushing

Forest Air, tinged with the astringent scent of leaves.

It drilled directly into Chen Feng's mouth and nostrils.

His boot soles crushed decaying leaves, emitting a faint "rustling" sound.

Behind him, Iron Butcher was like a persistent ulcer, impossible to shake off or break free from. Like a hyena spotting prey, he relentlessly pursued Chen Feng.

"Again!"

Chen Feng roared.

Cheng Tingxue (she) in his arms quickly offered a pill to Chen Feng's mouth. This scene had already played out countless times.

It was precisely by relying on these Great Tonic Pills.

Chen Feng maintained his top speed of running at all times.

Every time Iron Butcher thought Chen Feng was at his limit and had to slow down, Chen Feng, under his shocked gaze, would take another Great Tonic Pill.

Then he would explode forward and widen the distance.

This drove Iron Butcher mad.

He couldn't catch the kid in front of him, no matter what.

Chen Feng panted heavily.

He felt that the distance he was running now was more than he had run in his entire four years of university in his previous life.

Running at full speed constantly.

Chen Feng's body was under immense strain. If not for the Tai Chi Profound Origin Technique, he probably would have died of exhaustion halfway.

"The, the pills are almost gone..."

Cheng Tingxue's (she) face was pale, and the porcelain bottle in her hand felt light, with only a few pills left.

"It's, it's fine, we should be there soon."

Chen Feng gritted his teeth, holding onto a breath in his heart.

His mind was utterly exhausted, but his desire to survive didn't allow him to slacken even slightly.

However, what was even worse was.

After consuming so many Great Tonic Pills.

Chen Feng's Blood Refining Perfection Realm was showing signs of loosening—which, at this moment, was not good news at all.

He only knew that the Bone Forging realm required tempering the bones.

As for how to temper them? He had no idea.

What's more, Iron Butcher was chasing him from behind. If Chen Feng's pace slowed down even slightly.

He would be met with the fists of Iron Butcher, a veteran of the Bone Forging realm.

Now, there was only one way out, and it was a single word...

Run!

As the last Pill was swallowed, the East Sky gradually brightened, and Nightfall receded bit by bit.

Chen Feng had been running for nearly a night.

However...

The scenery before him was still the same. Mountain after mountain, Forest beyond Forest.

Not a single change.

The calmness was enough to breed despair.

"Chen Feng..."

Hearing Cheng Tingxue, who was in his arms, suddenly call his name, Chen Feng looked down.

The two met eyes.

Tears mixed with despair and pain, along with a hint of decisiveness, welled up in her eyes.

The moment their gazes met.

Chen Feng knew what she was going to say.

"Shut up!"

Chen Feng rudely interrupted Cheng Tingxue.

"Lu Hong only wants me... perhaps this is my fate..."

"Shut up!"

"I can't endanger you anymore... I'm sorry... I'm truly sorry..."

"I said! Shut up!"

Chen Feng's anger surged, and he roared.

No matter if it was before, or from now on.

What he hated the most.

Were the words "I'm sorry."

Why not do things right from the start? Why wait until it's too late to regret?

Why wait until the end to say sorry and beg for forgiveness!

As if those three words could make up for everything!

Then what about him?! What about his efforts! His persistence meant nothing?! Was it all just for a reply of "It's okay"?!

"I'm sorry, son, Mom will definitely spend more time with you from now on..."

"I'm sorry, team leader, this was my mistake..."

"I'm sorry, Chen Feng, let's break up..."

Chen Feng had heard "I'm sorry" too many times in his past life, he didn't want to hear it again!

"I should have accepted it long ago..."

Cheng Tingxue let out a slight sob.

She knew that if Chen Feng kept carrying her, they would eventually be caught by Iron Butcher, and Iron Butcher would definitely kill Chen Feng.

Chen Feng turning back to save her.

Had already given her surprise and hope.

But now, facts proved... she couldn't escape. Since that was the case, why drag Chen Feng down with her?

She was a good person.

But it seemed good people didn't get good endings.

A surge of evil fire rose from the bottom of Chen Feng's heart. Just as his mind momentarily faltered.

Traces of Qi Blood quietly grew from Chen Feng's bone marrow, constantly impacting his bones from the outside.

The Qi Blood in his meridians also struck his bones throughout his body, forming a pincer attack.

This was a sign of a breakthrough...

Not good! I can't hold it back!

Chen Feng's expression changed drastically. He was still holding Cheng Tingxue, unable to use the Five Elements Fist to control his Qi Blood.

The swelling sensation was almost enough to burst him!

With no other choice.

Chen Feng endured the intense pain, channeling his Qi Blood towards his legs!

His legs were the only parts he could currently move.

As he continued to run.

His Qi Blood transformed into a scorching hot current, like a red-hot iron brand, searing Chen Feng's leg bones.

First, the femur in his thigh, then the tibia and fibula in his lower leg, followed by the patella in his knee, and finally the calcaneus in his foot...

All began to tremble slightly.

The pain gradually turned into a numb itchiness.

It felt like countless ants were gnawing at Chen Feng's bones. He could clearly feel his bones becoming tougher, denser.

Every inch of his bones absorbed the hot current of Qi Blood, emitting faint "crackling" sounds.

Hummm--

An almost imperceptible hum emanated from Chen Feng's body.

[Breakthrough to Bone Forging Realm...]

[Experience +1500]

Thus, the Bone Forging Realm.

Achieved.

However, there was no joy on Chen Feng's face.

Because...

Breaking through consumed a massive amount of Qi Blood, nothing like what was written in novels from his past life.

Instant mana and health recovery.

Instead, it almost emptied his stamina bar.

This caused Chen Feng's speed to decrease significantly. If he had any tonic pills, Chen Feng would be confident in shaking off the Iron Butcher.

But he didn't have a single Great Tonic Pill now!

The Iron Butcher behind him saw Chen Feng finally showing signs of exhaustion, and the distance between them narrowed.

He let out a ferocious laugh: "Hahahaha! Die!"

As soon as he finished speaking.

He reached out to grab Chen Feng.

"No!"

Cheng Tingxue cried out in alarm.

She closed her eyes in nervousness...

After a long wait, Cheng Tingxue didn't feel the expected sensation of falling. Chen Feng's arm was still holding her steadily.

She nervously opened her eyes--

A graceful figure holding a long staff.

Had blocked Iron Butcher!

"Wanqing!"

Cheng Tingxue exclaimed excitedly.

The person who arrived was Chen Feng's Fifth Senior Sister, Su Wanqing!

Chen Feng finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Someone had arrived, they were saved.

His legs were numb from running, and he could finally rest.

Iron Butcher gritted his teeth, extremely unwilling. He had been so close to catching Chen Feng just moments ago!

He was just a little bit away from completing Young Master Lu's Mission.

Just a little bit, and he could be promoted one level from Branch Hall Master!

Iron Butcher scanned the people present and thought to himself:

"A girl in the Bone Forging Realm, and a kid who's completely exhausted. I still have a chance!"

Whoosh!

A bamboo stalk flew through the air.

At a speed that no one could react to, it pierced the soil in front of Iron Butcher.

"Still not leaving? Do you want me to make you?"

A lazy voice rang out.

After Iron Butcher saw who it was, all his thoughts were completely extinguished.

Just then.

The morning sunlight streamed down.

Illuminating that tall and handsome figure--

Yao Xingzhi.