#306 - Chapter 306 Linshi Gorge II

Limestone Gorge, located eighty kilometers southwest of Liujia Village and Qingxi County, is a place that people avoid due to its treacherous terrain and unique geographical location.

On both sides of the gorge, cliffs rise sharply, piercing the clouds, as if nature has carved a magnificent scroll with supernatural craftsmanship. These cliffs not only showcase the magnificence and grandeur of the natural world but also add a touch of mystery and unpredictability to the gorge.

With the river flowing from east to west, Limestone Gorge meanders like a giant dragon, eventually merging into the more magnificent river to the south. The river surges through the gorge, sometimes as swift as an arrow, sometimes as calm as a mirror, complementing the cliffs on both banks.

Back then, two years ago, Cheng Feng relied on the pearl given by Big Fish Qiu Shui to enhance his fishing skills and dare to go into the water to find the silver in the corpse, but who would have thought he would encounter such a huge black snake.

Cheng Feng couldn't understand why this black snake existed here and remained undetected, without even a whisper of news?

He really couldn't figure it out and recently sent people to visit the surrounding villages, hoping to find some clues. After some effort, he finally learned from the local villagers that,

the black snake had been rumored to exist as early as a dozen years ago, but people didn't find any clues at the time, so they listed the gorge as a forbidden area.

On the loess mountain road, large clouds of dust rose high with the sound of horses' hooves.

A group of more than twenty people rode to Stone Village, the closest village to the gorge.

Even Stone Village, the closest village, is twenty kilometers away from Limestone Gorge. The Hongmen has disciples from here, naturally, they are fully utilized by the Hongmen to act as guides.

The one receiving Cheng Feng and his group was a man with a simple and honest face and full of energy, named Shi Tao, a disciple of the Outer Gate's Third Hall.

Hearing that a big figure like the Sect Leader was going to set up shop in Stone Village, Shi Tao was the first to recommend himself to the sect, naturally, to earn some merit points from the Outer Hall. He was also among the vanguard of the Hongmen's development.

Taking the reins from the guiding disciple, the villagers behind Shi Tao knew that these were big shots from the county town, and they all poked their heads out to look at this group of tall, strong, and spirited outsiders, their faces full of vigilance.

Cheng Feng sent a disciple forward to appease the somewhat frightened villagers, saying: "Everyone, there is no need to be afraid. We are here to temporarily settle down and have a place to stay. We will pay for our food and drink, we won't take anything for free, rest assured!!!"

But the villagers, who had never seen the world, were still intimidated by the imposing manner of Cheng Feng and his group, and dared not say much, but their expressions softened a little.

Cheng Feng was too lazy to pay attention and directly asked Zhang Tao to take everyone to the arranged place to rest.

Before long, thunder rumbled, and bean-sized raindrops fell one after another.

Shi Tao complained: "The weather lately is always thundering and raining, I don't know what's going on."

Cheng Feng asked curiously: "It's not even spring yet after the new year, did it always rain so much at this time before??"

Hearing this, Shi Tao looked up at the gray sky, the rain seemed to be getting heavier.

He shook his head and replied: "In previous years, although there was rain at this time, it was rare to have continuous thunder and rain like this. The old people often say that when there are strange phenomena in the sky, big things are bound to happen.

Someone even said decades ago that they saw a real dragon, but no one would carefully confirm whether it was true or false, just treat it as a joke.

We farmers just bury our heads in our work and can't manage too much else."

Cheng Feng pondered to himself after hearing this. He had seen such a passage in the ancient books he had read: anomalies in nature are often associated with certain unknown forces or events,

This time, their trip to Limestone Gorge to find the strange beast Black Snake was itself full of unknowns and variables. Now, coupled with this abnormal weather, it made him feel that this operation might be more difficult than expected.

"Zhang Tao, take everyone to settle down first and make sure everyone has food and drink." Cheng Feng instructed Zhang Tao beside him, while his eyes swept around, familiarizing himself with the surrounding environment.

"Yes, Sect Leader." Zhang Tao responded and then turned to lead everyone deeper into the village.

After everyone left, Cheng Feng stood alone in place, staring at the direction of Limestone Gorge in the distance. Thunder rumbled, and raindrops hit his face, bringing a hint of coolness. He took a deep breath, feeling the humidity and unease in the air, and began to wonder if he was right or wrong to come here this time?

"Now that I'm here, I have to take a look. I always feel unwilling if I don't try. If I can't beat it, I'll naturally give up." Cheng Feng made up his mind and then strode to follow Zhang Tao and the others.

The villagers of Stone Village, although still wary and uneasy in their hearts, gradually let go of their guard when they saw that Cheng Feng and his group had no malice and acted decisively and orderly.

They returned to their homes, closed their doors and windows, and waited for this sudden rainstorm to pass. As for the true purpose and origin of Cheng Feng and his group, it was not important to them.

On this windy and rainy night, they only hoped to get through it safely.

The thunder at night grew louder and louder, as if it were right next to his ear. The loud thunder made Cheng Feng unable to sleep at all, so he had to take a walk to relax.

Wei Zhuang next to him was holding his sword and adjusting his breathing. He glanced at Cheng Feng and continued to try to connect and circulate his internal organs and blood.

After Cheng Feng walked out of the room, he prepared to use the moisture from the rain to clear his head and began to seriously consider the next course of action. Just then, he suddenly stopped and his eyes were locked on the distant sky.

In the original dark sky, an unbelievable scene appeared: countless lightning bolts seemed to be attracted and gathered by some mysterious and powerful force, like shimmering spots of light,

shining with a strange light in the pitch-black night sky. These light spots were dense and orderly, as if they were a well-trained army, neatly arranged between the sky, forming a piece.

Even more astonishing was that this area of thunder and lightning was pointing towards the direction of Limestone Gorge. Every lightning bolt was like a loyal soldier, constantly flashing in the distant sky according to a specific rhythm and order. This strange phenomenon shocked Cheng Feng, and a strong sense of foreboding welled up in his heart.

"Wei Zhuang, I have decided to go to Limestone Gorge early tomorrow morning." Cheng Feng's voice was firm.

Wei Zhuang opened his eyes and looked at Cheng Feng, "It's so rainy, it's too dangerous to go now."

"I know, but I have a bad feeling that the longer the time drags on, the greater the variables." Cheng Feng's expression was grave.

Wei Zhuang was silent for a moment, "Okay, I'll go with you."

Cheng Feng nodded, "Thank you. But we have to be careful, that black snake is probably not simple."

Wei Zhuang said: "Your safety is the most important thing, why don't you just not go?"

Cheng Feng's talent stone can only absorb talents by killing alien beasts on the spot, but Cheng Feng doesn't feel relieved to let Wei Zhuang go alone.

He had to say: "Let's just observe from a distance first, and run if we feel something is wrong."

The rain outside the window was still pouring down, and Cheng Feng and Wei Zhuang inside the house were ready.