Hearing that he could live, Yuan Fei was overjoyed beyond measure. Even if Ren Hu Captain cursed him as having a dog's life and being a coward, he liked it.
Thinking of all the methods Yang Chen had displayed just now, Yuan Fei was shocked to the core. Had he known Yang Chen was so formidable, why would he have gone against him? Even so many demon beasts had failed to kill Yang Chen—how could he possibly contend with him?
But unfortunately, he had already become Yang Chen's enemy. Now, he had to think of how to kill Yang Chen.
He had already lost any chance of turning things around. Even if he returned, he would only be walking into a dead end. Why not defect to the demon beasts instead?
With that thought in mind, Yuan Fei hurriedly presented his worth. "Yang Chen and I were companions within the sect. I know him quite well—I know his weak points, and I know where the people around him are. So long as you spare my life, I guarantee I can help you kill whoever you wish to kill..."
"Oh?" Great Emperor Renhu grew increasingly interested and began questioning him.
At this time, Northern Territory Sect and the others waiting far ahead still had yet to see the person they awaited return. At first, many of them had held no respect for Yang Chen, but after seeing him save them and voluntarily sacrifice himself, their hearts were filled with emotion.
If Yang Chen had chosen to ignore them, no one would have doubted that, with his abilities, he could have escaped. Yet Yang Chen had not done so. He had helped them escape first, only to plunge himself into danger instead. No matter how proud, selfish, and self-serving they had