Chapter 13244: Master Qi was abolished
They knew that this mission was of great importance and they had to act with caution to ensure that nothing went wrong.
"And this matter is most likely related to the Soul Clan." Hua Shan's voice was low and serious. She frowned slightly, as if she was recalling Wang Zhenshou's analysis.
"According to the speculation of Wang Zhenshou, the Soul Clan, which has been silent for a long time, may be planning an unprecedented big move, no longer just small fights like before. He especially reminded us to be careful and cautious. Even if we can't rescue Master Qi in the end, we must never put ourselves in danger."
Having said this, Hua Shan paused and swept her eyes across everyone's faces, as if to make sure that everyone had heard her words clearly.
Then, she continued, "We may be able to deal with the Soul Clan's minor fights, but if they are really determined to start a big one, we must be careful. Because if we are not careful, we may get into big trouble or even lose our lives.
Do you know? Deputy Guard Zhao encountered this kind of thing. In his generation, there were only a few people left because of a large-scale conflict with the Soul Clan! That was a huge loss for our base. "
As Hua Shan finished her words, the air around them seemed to freeze.
Ling Xiao noticed that the faces of the people around him had become extremely solemn, with worry and fear flashing in their eyes. Obviously, Hua Shan's words had touched upon their deepest memories and fears.
Bai Sha suddenly stopped, looked ahead with a sharp gaze, and said in a deep voice: "Speed up! I hope Master Qi and the others can hold on. The loss of any companion will be an immeasurable disaster for us."
There was unquestionable firmness in his voice, as if he was cheering everyone up and reminding himself that they must go all out and not slack off at all.
"Okay!" Ling Xiao, Hua Guduo, Hei Pang, and the brothers Liu Hu and Liu Bao responded in unison. Their voices echoed in the open field, full of determination and courage. Then, everyone immediately sped up, and their steps became more firm and powerful, as if they were racing against time and fighting against fate.
After an hour's forced march, they finally arrived outside a dense forest. This dense forest was different from others, giving people a feeling of oppression and mystery.
All the plants were black and gray, looking gloomy, as if they were eroded by some evil force. There was an indescribable strange smell in the air, which made people feel palpitations and uneasiness.
"This is the Dark Forest. Master Qi and the others came here because they noticed that the Soul Clan was causing trouble here." Hua Shan's voice was low and serious. Her eyes swept through the depths of the dense forest, as if she was looking for something.
"It was originally just an exploratory mission, and nothing should have gone wrong under normal circumstances. But I guess they were probably discovered. Otherwise, with Master Qi's strength, he should be able to escape unscathed."
At this point, Hua Shan's brows slightly furrowed, and her eyes revealed some worry and anxiety. Obviously, she was very concerned about the safety of Master Qi, and she also had a deeper understanding of the difficulty of this mission.
She knew that the challenges they faced this time would be extremely daunting and that they must be fully prepared to deal with possible crises.
Hua Shan stared at the unfathomable black forest ahead, frowned slightly, and then said firmly: "Let's go, we will go in too. Remember, don't fight if you encounter a monster. Our first priority is to find Master Qi and the others and ensure everyone's safety."
Her voice was calm and powerful, revealing her sense of responsibility and determination as the captain of this operation.
Hua Shan knows that as the captain, every decision she makes is crucial, so she carefully arranges and deploys everything. She not only has to consider the team's route, but also has to be vigilant about possible dangers.
While walking, Hua Shan suddenly stopped and looked back at Ling Xiao with a serious look in her eyes: "Brother Ling, I know you are strong and powerful, but the Soul Clan is not an ordinary opponent. They are cunning and cruel. Once you meet them, do not underestimate them and be careful."
Her tone was full of recognition of Ling Xiao's strength, but also revealed her deep worry about unknown dangers.
Hearing this, Ling Xiao smiled faintly and responded confidently, "Of course, Sister Hua, don't worry, I know what to do."
Although he did not take the Soul Clan seriously in his heart, he knew that Hua Shan was doing this out of concern and reminder, so he naturally did not say much.
What's more, he knew very well that underestimating the enemy was a taboo. Strategically, he could despise the enemy to demonstrate his fearlessness and determination; but tactically, he must never underestimate the enemy. Otherwise, if he was careless, he would pay a heavy price, which was something he absolutely did not want to see.
As they spoke, they quickened their pace again, their steps revealing a sense of urgency and determination, as if every step was in keeping with the beat of time, and there was no room for delay.
Soon, they encountered the monsters in the dark forest. Those monsters were huge, their fur was shining with a dark green light, and their eyes revealed wild cruelty and cunning.
However, they did not choose to fight with them. Instead, they relied on their keen intuition and tacit cooperation to flexibly move between the shadows of the trees and cleverly avoid these potential dangers.
Their movements were swift and decisive, as if they were performing a silent dance. Every turn and every jump was just right, making people marvel at their agility and bravery.
After another half an hour of traveling, they finally arrived at the depths of the dark forest. At this moment, their heartbeats accelerated, and their eyes were filled with anticipation and nervousness, because they were about to meet Master Qi and the others.
When they passed through the last dense bush, the scene before them made their hearts sink.
There were originally six people when Master Qi and his companions came to carry out the mission, but now there are only three left, and the condition of these three people is extremely miserable.
They were hung on the trees, their limbs hanging limply, their faces full of pain and despair. Their clothes were stained with blood, their hair was messy and draped over their shoulders, and they looked like they had experienced cruel torture.
These three people had obviously lost their cultivation and became completely useless. Their bodies were covered with scars, and blood kept dripping from the wounds onto the soil below, staining it red.
Their eyes were filled with helplessness and despair, as if they had lost hope of survival. If it weren't for their strong bodies, they would have died here long ago.
This scene made everyone present feel terrified, with anger and sympathy intertwined in their hearts, as if even the air around them had solidified. (End of this chapter)
