Chapter 12990 Falling into the trap
Chapter 12990 Falling into the trap
"Master, although we are united and determined to defend this place, our ancestor is isolated and his safety is a huge concern for us. How can we not be worried?" The old man's words revealed deep concern and uneasiness. His brows were furrowed, and his eyes were full of fear of the unknown and respect for the elders of the family.
Jiang Lianheng heard this, his eyes were firm, and he said calmly: "Don't worry, everyone. I have sent elite troops to guard the important roads to ensure that nothing goes wrong. As long as we stick to our posts, it will be difficult for the enemy to break through the defense line, let alone threaten the safety of the ancestor. We are the last line of defense of the Jiang family and the most solid backing of the ancestor."
Before he finished speaking, Jin Yan's figure had quietly changed. A cunning flashed in his eyes, like the brightest meteor in the night sky, and he instantly disappeared from everyone's sight. When he reappeared, he was already in the secret place where Jiang Yuan was healing, which was the most core and heavily guarded area of the Jiang family.
There were guards standing all around, their eyes as sharp as eagles, holding weapons, and patrolling every corner vigilantly.
However, these were nothing to Jin Yan. He smiled casually, and his body turned into a wisp of light smoke. Using his extreme control over fire, he skillfully shuttled through the gaps between the guards, silently and like a ghost.
Standing in front of Jiang Yuan, Jin Yan's eyes became unusually cold, and a cruel grin appeared at the corner of his mouth. It was a complex emotion that was a mixture of contempt for his prey and excitement at the impending success.
"Old man, you may not have expected that we would meet again. I regret that I failed to save you in the battle in the mysterious area. But today, in the heart of the Jiang family, I will personally send you off, so that you will remember my name, Jin Yan, on your way to the underworld!"
His voice was low and threatening, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, with unquestionable determination and ruthlessness.
However, at this critical moment, Jiang Yuan's eyes, which had been closed for a long time, suddenly opened. A cold light flashed in his pupils, and a meaningful smile appeared at the corners of his mouth, as if everything was under control.
"Boy, your plan has failed after all. I didn't expect that you would be the one who fell into the trap in the end. In this case, let me end this meaningless fight first." His voice was low and powerful, and every word hit Jin Yan's heart like a hammer.
As Jiang Yuan finished his words, the originally peaceful space seemed to be stirred by an invisible force, and the air around it began to distort. Then, a transparent wall that was imperceptible to the naked eye appeared out of thin air. It spread silently and tightly blocked the entire space. The scene was similar to the sky curtain that covered the sky in the sky array that day, but it was even more bizarre and unpredictable.
At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence in the room, and Jiang Lianheng led a group of people and rushed in like a storm.
They all had extraordinary skills and powerful auras, and were obviously masters who had reached the Tongtian realm. Such a lineup would be a fatal threat to any enemy below this realm. Jiang Lianheng knew this very well, so he carefully selected these masters to ensure that nothing could go wrong.
Jin Yan couldn't help but smile bitterly when he saw this. He recalled the earnest words of advice given by his boss before he set out, telling him to be careful and not to underestimate the enemy.
However, he was too arrogant after all, thinking that he could easily crack the Jiang family's layout by himself, but he accidentally fell into the other party's trap. At this moment, he was surrounded by this group of Tongtian Realm masters, and the situation was critical, with life and death hanging by a thread.
"I was careless..." Jin Yan muttered to himself, with a tone of regret and unwillingness. He realized that the previous conversation between Jiang Lianheng and the Jiang family's supreme elder was just a carefully designed drama, the purpose of which was to lure him into the trap.
This move was extremely clever, and he was unable to defend himself. But even so, Jin Yan did not give up the idea of resistance. He knew very well that at the critical moment of life and death, only by fighting to the death could he have a chance of survival.
However, facing this heavy siege, Jin Yan's eyes did not show the slightest panic. He knew very well that under the encirclement of this group of Tongtian Realm masters, any slight hesitation could be fatal.
However, deep in his heart there surged an indomitable fighting spirit, which was the absolute confidence in his own strength and the adherence to the deep friendship among his companions.
He looked around with a cold and sharp gaze, as if he could see through the weaknesses of every enemy. In his assessment, although there were many warriors, if it was a one-on-one duel, he, Jin Yan, would not lose to anyone.
This confidence comes from countless times on the brink of life and death, as well as the inextinguishable fire power in his body.
However, he also knew that the current situation was not optimistic. The opponent's numerical advantage forced him to be more cautious and move forward step by step.
He secretly mobilized the fire energy in his body, ready to deal with possible emergencies at any time. At the same time, he was also thinking about how to take advantage of the terrain or the opponent's negligence to gain a chance of survival.
At this time, Jiang Yuan, who was suspended in mid-air, looked at Jin Yan indifferently with his incomplete body, and his voice revealed an unquestionable majesty: "The target of our Jiang family's action this time is that little bastard Ling Xiao.
If you can help us lead him here, we might consider letting you live."
Upon hearing this, Jin Yan curled up his lips into a mocking grin. He knew very well that this was just a bait thrown by Jiang Yuan to induce him to betray his companions.
"Haha, old man, do you think I will fall for your trick? Although I, Jin Yan, am not a great hero, I also know how to write the words loyalty and righteousness. You are simply dreaming if you want me to betray the boss!"
His voice was firm and powerful, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, filled with extreme disdain and anger for the betrayal.
At this moment, Jin Yan's figure seemed to be wrapped in a layer of invisible flame, which was the embodiment of his unyielding belief and firm will.
Hearing this, Jiang Yuan's face turned pale as paper in an instant, and a hint of unconcealable fear flashed in his eyes.
In his panic, his body seemed to be pushed suddenly by an invisible hand. He staggered backwards and almost stumbled into the crowd, as if only in this way could he slightly alleviate the feeling of oppression from the golden flame.
His heart was filled with uneasiness, which was an instinctive reaction to an unknown and powerful threat. He was well aware of Jin Yan's madness and determination. If that boy really gave it his all and chose to die with him, it would not be groundless. He, Jiang Yuan, had every reason to believe that Jin Yan possessed such ability.
