Chapter 33: Dead End
Chapter 33: Dead End
Jiang Tian swiftly eliminated three Flame Birds, then roughly tore the leg off one of them.
He twisted off the claws, and hot blood and flames surged from his palm, instantly reducing the feathers to ash.
At the same time, he returned to Xue Ruyan's side, quickly retrieving a seasoning bottle from his backpack.
With one hand holding the roasted bird leg, he skillfully flipped and sprinkled seasonings, coating the meat evenly.
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"Eat this after the fire goes out. Recover your strength. At the very least, you'll be able to protect yourself."
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Jiang Tian placed the still-burning leg in the pot, gave Xue Ruyan a brief nod, and rushed back into the fight.
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Xue Ruyan Stared, Completely Stunned.
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She glanced at Jiang Tian's retreating figure, then looked at the perfectly roasted bird leg.
She wanted to ask:
How much do you love cooking?!
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We're in the middle of battle, and you're still barbecuing for me?!
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"This is too much!!!"
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The leader of the Flame Birds let out a furious screech, flames erupting from its beak.
In front of it, a human had just ripped off one of its kind's legs and was cooking it—
Right in the middle of battle!!!
This was not just an insult—this was humiliation beyond belief.
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"Kill him!!!"
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Wu Xianqing's voice echoed through the battlefield as he pointed at Jiang Tian.
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"Everyone attack together! If he doesn't die, the plan fails!"
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As he spoke, Wu Xianqing took a few steps back.
Seeing Jiang Tian's monstrous strength firsthand, he knew—
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Charging in himself would be no different than delivering food.
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Wu Xianqing clenched his fists, his mind racing back to the conversation with his father.
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Among the four 'worst' students in Yueshi No. 14 Middle School—three were hiding their true strength.
And the one they picked to exploit?
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Turned out to be the scariest of them all.
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"Jiang Tian… I didn't expect you to be so terrifying."
Wu Xianqing's eyes gleamed with greed.
"If I kill you, I'll become famous. If I kill you, my achievements will soar."
He gritted his teeth.
"But it's too late for you. No matter how strong you are, you're just a newly awakened student."
"When reinforcements arrive, you'll die anyway."
Wu Xianqing smirked, his jealousy bleeding through his words.
"Why couldn't I have this level of talent?"
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Meanwhile...
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Seeing that the flames had finally gone out, Xue Ruyan reached for the roasted bird leg.
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It was still hot, but manageable with her strength.
She shook it slightly to cool it down, then took a deep bite—
Without a care for manners.
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There was no time for dignity.
She needed to recover strength fast.
Jiang Tian not only left food for her—
He left her a spear and went to fight with his bare hands.
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Xue Ruyan knew—
She couldn't help in the battle.
But she could recover, regain her strength, and make sure Jiang Tian wouldn't need to worry about her.
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"Just as I thought!"
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As she devoured the roasted bird, she felt her blood surge.
Strength began returning to her body.
Jiang Tian's food was miraculous.
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"Is this the power of a chef-class profession?"
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She ate faster, ripping the meat from the bone, and soon, she was full.
Throwing the bone aside, she grabbed her spear, positioned herself near Jiang Tian's belongings, and stood on high alert.
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Her situation was relatively safe.
Most of the Flame Birds nearby were dead.
The few remaining were too afraid of Jiang Tian to approach—
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Instead, they chose to stay at a distance, spewing flames aimlessly.
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"Jiang Tian… are you deliberately taking attacks head-on?"
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Xue Ruyan watched the battle carefully.
She noticed something strange—
Many times, Jiang Tian could have dodged.
Instead—
He chose to meet the attacks head-on.
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She was worried.
If this kept up, wouldn't he exhaust himself?
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She wanted to shout out—
But she was afraid of distracting him.
In the end—
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She forced herself to stay silent.
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She had to trust him.
As long as he wasn't losing—she wouldn't interfere.
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But Then—
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A shadow suddenly appeared behind Jiang Tian.
It was one of the examiners—a Starry Sky Gate infiltrator.
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He wore metal gloves, his body swelling with power.
His blood energy surged, making him several times larger.
With his muscles bulging, he threw a powerful punch straight at Jiang Tian's back.
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BOOM!!!
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Jiang Tian was sent flying—
Straight toward Xue Ruyan.
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Her face paled.
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"Jiang Tian!!!"
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She acted instantly—
She threw out a net of blood energy, catching his body midair.
As she helped him up, she gasped—
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Jiang Tian's arms were twisted at unnatural angles.
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Fractured.
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He had taken a direct hit from a Level 2 examiner.
Xue Ruyan's heart clenched.
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"Student Jiang… are you okay?"
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The examiner who hit Jiang Tian grinned mockingly.
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"That was just one hit, boy."
"Let's see how long you last."
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Jiang Tian remained silent.
But his eyes turned cold.
He looked past the examiner—
At the second Level 2 examiner, who was approaching slowly.
And beyond them—
At the Level 2 Flame Bird, watching with murderous intent.
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They weren't done yet.
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Even worse—
Reinforcements were coming.
Was this—
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A Dead End?