bookbashuk Chapter 331 Happy New Year [Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets]
Chapter 331 Happy New Year [Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets]
Chapter 331 Happy New Year [Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets]
next moment.
There was no earth-shattering burst of momentum, only extreme speed and precision, with killing intent concentrated at a single point!
The "Cloud-Cutting" in his hand transformed into a cold light that was almost invisible to the naked eye, piercing straight towards Brooke's brow!
That is where the soul and consciousness reside; it is the core of the spiritual origin of a Star God Realm expert.
This is also Brook's weakest point in defense, as he is critically injured, on the verge of death, and his mind is scattered!
at the same time.
Xu Feng's mental power, as vast as the sea, erupted from his sea of consciousness.
The multiple attacks ultimately detonated the "Burning God Tribulation," piercing deep into his sea of consciousness!
"puff!"
His forehead was pierced!
The sea of consciousness is ignited and then extinguished!
The next second, endless darkness and cold completely engulfed him.
Brooke Dalit, a second-tier Star God and former councilor of the Shiva District, had his pupils completely dilated.
The breath of life was like a candle flickering in the wind, suddenly extinguished.
Then, his body vanished in an instant.
next moment.
"Beep beep—beep—!!"
A piercing alarm sounded in the operating room.
On the life monitor, all of Brooke's vital signs instantly became a straight line.
"What's going on?!"
"Fuck! Where's Congressman Brooke?!"
"He was just in the hospital bed!!"
"What the hell! Where did everyone go?"
The operating room erupted into chaos.
The surgeon snapped out of his daze in shock and turned to look at the empty seat next to him, a chill running down his spine to the top of his head.
"Assassination! An assassin has infiltrated us!!" he screamed.
"Steel Bone" Hansen rushed into the operating room, and upon seeing this scene, his face instantly turned deathly pale: "No—impossible!"
He suddenly looked at everyone in the operating room, his gaze sharp as a knife, his heart filled with doubt and uncertainty.
He was just outside the door and didn't sense anything unusual. He only felt a fleeting aura, and then Brooke disappeared.
"Seal off the scene! No one is allowed to leave! Conduct a thorough search immediately! Especially every corner of the operating room!"
Hansen roared, a strong sense of unease and chill rising within him.
however.
A minute later, when Hansen finally remembered to check the identities of all the medical staff.
The "assistant" had vanished without a trace, as if he had never existed.
Ten minutes later, Treffis arrived at the hospital in person.
Looking at the chaotic scene in the hospital, his face was so gloomy it could drip water.
"Investigate! Investigate thoroughly! We need to find them alive or dead!"
I want to know who dares to touch my people on my turf!
Treffis's icy voice contained boundless rage and murderous intent.
Soon, the entire medical center was completely sealed off.
The search was not fruitless.
Someone found a wisp of golden feather in a crack in the operating room wall, suspected to be a remnant of the Golden-Winged Clan.
but.
News of Senator Brooke Dalit's serious injury and subsequent disappearance swept through the Eagle Alliance and the Four States Alliance like a hurricane.
Even the entire human race's high-ranking members in the 13th dimensional realm.
A second-tier Star God councilor was assassinated in a medical center in the core area of his faction's territory, and then mysteriously disappeared in the operating room under heavy protection!
Treffis was furious, and the various factions within the alliance were in uproar, with everyone feeling insecure.
After a brief period of chaos, all fingers were subtly pointing towards the Great Xia, which had been in constant conflict with Brook, and the frequently active alien races.
Although there is no direct evidence.
However, Bruker's series of provocative actions against the warriors of Great Xia before his death, as well as the mysterious collapse of his forces, made Great Xia the prime suspect.
They even suspected the Great Xia more than they suspected the foreign races.
Da Xia issued a statement immediately.
They expressed "regret" over the "unfortunate assassination" of Representative Brooke.
At the same time, it sternly refuted any unfounded accusations.
The official statement from the Great Xia Dynasty emphasized that Great Xia has always adhered to the principle of peaceful coexistence.
They also reiterated their demand that the Eagle Alliance provide a formal explanation for Brooke and others' repeated provocations and injuries.
And this moment.
Having long since left that chaotic area, Xu Feng quietly returned to the safe house and slowly wiped away non-existent bloodstains from his hands.
He gazed out the window at the deep night, his eyes calm and undisturbed.
Treffis will not let this go, and the hawkish faction within the Hawk Alliance may use this as an opportunity to launch an attack.
The confrontation between Master Li Yuanying and his master in the heavens will likely also be affected.
.
However, just as the commander-in-chief had predicted, the waters were thoroughly muddied.
What's next? Is it a storm brewing, or a raging torrent?
Xu Feng clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him, even greater than before.
It doesn't matter.
"Tap tap" 6
As a knock sounded, Xu Feng scanned the door with his mental power and said, "Please come in, the door is unlocked."
Soon, two young men resembling those from the Great Xia Dynasty respectfully entered the house. The one in the lead bowed to Xu Feng and said, "Mr. Xu, did you call me?"
"Captain Zhang, right? Thank you for your full cooperation in this operation." Xu Feng smiled, stood up, and returned the greeting with a fist and palm salute.
The two intelligence officers stood at attention: "It is our honor and our duty to serve Mr. Xu!"
They provided crucial assistance in areas such as...
"Captain Zhang, you flatter us. The success of this operation is inseparable from your accurate intelligence and meticulous cooperation."
"I'll have to leave the follow-up work of guiding public opinion and preventing interference with leads to your conclusions." Xu Feng invited the two to sit down and personally poured them tea.
Zhang Jin quickly accepted the document with both hands, his expression solemn: "Mr. Xu, rest assured, we have already fully launched the follow-up work."
Xu Feng nodded; he never doubted the professionalism of the intelligence department.
"The reaction within the Hawk Alliance is expected to be intense, especially from Treffis and the hawks behind him."
You must be careful; if necessary, you may retreat to the Great Xia-controlled area.
"We understand, and the emergency response plan has been activated."
Zhang Jin nodded and smiled.
Xu Feng nodded, his expression turning serious: "Brook is dead, and this matter is temporarily over, but Treffis and certain forces within the Eagle Alliance will not let it go."
You need to get to work on a few things immediately.
He quickly gave the order: "First, thoroughly clean up all traces left by my operation, including disguised identity, temporary safe house, and any energy residue that may have been detected."
"Especially that golden feather," which could lead to suspicion towards Little Azure Sky Mountain, or—other alien forces that have a grudge against Brook.
"Second, closely monitor the reactions within the Eagle Alliance, especially the movements of the Treffis faction, and whether there are any signs of new contact between them and the alien Heavenly Wind Imperial Court."
With Bruk dead, the power and resource vacuum he left behind will inevitably spark a struggle for control.
We need to find a way to muddy the waters further, slow down their retaliation, and ideally, incite internal strife.
"Third, transport the supplies on this list back to Base Nine in batches through absolutely secure channels and hand them over to Commander Di."
Xu Feng handed over a miniature storage device and a storage ring.
It contains rubbings of a large number of rare minerals, spiritual plant seeds, and some alien classics that he collected from Qingqiong Mountain and Brook.
"Items marked with a star are key materials for forging Star God Weapons or aiding in Star God Realm cultivation; they must be transported with priority and confidentiality."
Fourth, I will not contact you proactively in the short term.
In case of emergency, follow backup plan number three and transmit the information one-way through the channels reserved by the "Shadow Blade" team. Understand?
"Understood!" The two intelligence officers solemnly accepted the jade slip and replied in unison.
Zhang Jin asked curiously, "Why don't you personally deliver these supplies back?"
Xu Feng hesitated for a moment: "I need to stay a while longer to confirm if it's safe. If the other side's councilors discover and intercept us... In short, keep people and goods separate."
Both Zhang Jin and his companion adopted a solemn expression.
"Alright, you two have worked hard. Go on your way. I wish you a Happy New Year in advance." Xu Feng waved.
"Happy New Year, Mr. Xu! Take care!" Zhang Jin and his companion bowed respectfully and quietly left.
The two saluted again and quietly left the safe house, disappearing into the night.
After dealing with all of this, Xu Feng felt a long-lost sense of fatigue.
High-intensity infiltration, planning, execution of assassinations, and counter-reconnaissance—even though his strength has improved, his mental state has been greatly depleted.
More importantly, the tension that had been building up inside me for so long could finally be eased for a moment with Brooke's execution.
He looked eastward, towards the Great Xia.
New Year approached.
"It's time to go home and visit," Xu Feng murmured to himself, his eyes softening for a moment.
Without delay, he changed his appearance again.
Using their pre-prepared identities and access routes, they quietly crossed the battle lines and returned deep into the Great Xia-controlled territory.
New Year's Eve.
Base Nine.
Although I'm on the front lines of the dimensional world, the festive atmosphere is still strong.
The base was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the canteen prepared a much more lavish New Year's Eve dinner than usual.
Many soldiers who were not currently on combat duty were also able to take turns resting and reuniting with their families.
At Xu Feng's home, Lu Fei had already prepared a table of home-cooked dishes that were not luxurious but very cozy.
Seeing her husband return safely, the joy in her eyes almost overflowed, but she held it back.
She simply served him rice and dishes with great care, and asked him about some trivial matters.
Xiao Dan chased after Kong Kong, wanting to dress him up as a little girl, while Kong Kong kept squeaking and running away.
Meanwhile, Ah She and Xiao Bai were fighting over a pig leg bone in the basin, neither willing to give way.
Ah Kun had finished lunch and started grooming himself on the windowsill.
As Xu Feng savored the long-missed taste of home cooking, watched his wife's busy figure, and listened to the faint sound of firecrackers outside the window, a sense of peace settled in his heart.
This is what he risked his life to protect.
"Regarding Li Tianlang, General Zhang sent someone this afternoon to say that he is recovering well and is already able to get out of bed and walk around."
I feel much better now, and I keep thinking about you.
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Lu Fei said softly.
"Okay, I'll go see him tomorrow," Xu Feng nodded.
He was still happy to hear the confirmed news of his friend's recovery.
That night, there was no discussion of dangerous infiltration missions, no analysis of complex situations, just the most ordinary everyday conversation.
For Hsu Feng, this was a rare luxury.
Early morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Xu Feng left home early in the morning.
He had arranged to visit Lao Li today, and he didn't want to be late.
In the ward, Li Tianlang still looked somewhat ill, but his complexion was much better.
Upon seeing Xu Feng, she was so excited that she tried to get out of bed, but Xu Feng held her down.
"You little rascal! You're finally back!"
Li Tianlang punched Xu Feng hard on the shoulder, his eyes reddening.
"I've heard about it—thanks, bro!"
"Don't give me that, just take good care of it."
Xu Feng smiled and handed over a jade bottle.
"Inside is a special Nine-Turn Jade-Returning Ointment made by a foreign tribe," which has miraculous effects on both external and internal injuries.
Apply externally and take internally daily, and you'll be full of energy again in a month.
"Great stuff! I won't be polite then!"
Li Tianlang did not refuse, knowing that Xu Feng was now "wealthy".
Soon after, Xu Feng's close friends, including Wang Lin, Zhou Xian, Wang Leng, Huang Sen, Yue Linfei, and Sun Liu, as well as several other close comrades, arrived.
There wasn't enough space for a large table in the ward, so everyone sat casually, taking out the food and drinks they had brought, most of which were specially provided by Huang Sen, creating a lively atmosphere.
Besides delicacies from land and sea, there is also the finest wine and the truest affection.
"Come on! Let's finish off that old dog Brook completely! Let's do it!"
Li Tianlang raised a glass of wine and said loudly.
"Cheers!" Everyone laughed and raised their glasses, drinking it all in one gulp.
"And also for our Lao Xu's safe return and greatly improved strength, so he'll have to look after the brothers more often in the future!" Huang Sen said with a smile.
"For all the brothers who died in battle!"
"For Xiao Xu!"
"That's right, for Dongfang Xu."
"And it's all for my brother!" Yue Linfei said, his eyes red.
After a brief silence, everyone raised their glasses and shouted, "Cheers!"
Yue Changkong's affair was already known to everyone.
The "fall" of a genius is truly poignant.
But the deceased are gone, and those who are alive must live even better!
They drank one glass of wine after another, and talked more and more.
From the embarrassing incidents of fleeing from disaster to the life-or-death moments of fighting side by side.
Then came the anticipation for the future—laughter, sighs, and blessings intertwined.
Looking at these familiar faces and listening to their sincere words, Xu Feng felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
This is his root, his concern, and the people he is willing to give everything to protect.
The party lasted until late at night.
Before leaving, Xu Feng left each person a portion of spiritual fruit and spiritual ore.
Without saying much, everything was understood.
Early morning, the second day of the Lunar New Year.
Xu Feng bid farewell to the reluctant Lu Fei and quietly left Base Nine once again.
The brief reunion at the end of the year is enough to soothe the soul, but the road ahead is still long, and the burden on his shoulders remains heavy.
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Not long after leaving the base, Xu Feng met Li Wen at a temporary camp outside Base Nine.
"Have you gone back to check on everything?" Xu Feng asked with a smile.
"I didn't go back, I just took a look from afar. My current identity is sensitive, and it's hard to guarantee that the alien race hasn't sent people to keep an eye on my home."
Li Wen shook his head, speaking with considerable expertise.
Xu Feng patted him on the shoulder: "It'll be soon."
Immediately, the two used their ultimate speed to quickly cross the border.
Not long after, it took on a different form not far from the Kunlun Mountains, and then reappeared within the territory of the Little Azure Sky Mountain in the form and aura of "Gold and Wood".
Having just returned to Jinpeng Peak, he hadn't yet had a chance to summon Xiaofeng and the others to learn about the recent situation.
A message arrived from the Tian Shu Hall on the main peak, a mission personally issued by Peak Master Qing Xuan.
Xu Feng dared not delay. After a quick preparation, he headed towards Tian Shu Peak.
Inside the main hall, besides the Qingxuan Peak Master, there were several stewards in charge of external affairs and war preparedness.
Upon seeing Xu Feng arrive, the Peak Master of Qingxuan Peak nodded slightly and cut straight to the point: "Jinmu, you've come back just in time. There have been unusual fluctuations recently at Shixia Valley in the northeastern part of the Kunlun Mountains."
Spatial rifts appeared and disappeared intermittently, emanating an energy aura that attracted the attention of some human warriors nearby.
Although this place is remote, it is connected to the Kunlun Secret Realm.
Envoy Lingfeng has given you orders to immediately lead the elite troops of Jinpeng Peak to Shixia Valley to guard and monitor the entrance to the secret realm.
Remember, no human warriors are allowed to approach or enter!
Anyone who tries to force their way in will be killed without exception!
This task concerns the interests of the sect and must not be neglected. Any mistake will be severely punished!
Xu Feng's heart stirred.
Shixia Valley Entrance?
Guarding the entrance to a newly discovered secret realm and repelling potential human warriors is a routine task in Little Azure Sky Mountain, usually carried out by several peak masters in rotation.
Xu Feng didn't pay too much attention to it.
With his current strength, guarding an entrance shouldn't be a problem, unless a human councilor-level powerhouse personally leads a strong attack.
This is a good opportunity to observe the situation in this new secret realm and perhaps discover something of value.
He remained expressionless, clasped his hands in acceptance of the order: "Your subordinate obeys! I will certainly not fail the envoy and the peak master's trust."
"Alright, go ahead." A strange glint flashed in Qingxuan Peak Master's eyes as he waved his hand.
Even after leaving the main hall, Xu Feng's doubts remained.
Just as they returned to Golden Roc Peak and were about to muster their forces, another message arrived quietly.
This time it's from Silvermoon Peak, Xiaofeng's uncle, the Silvermoon Peak Master, Xiaofeng's uncle.
"Brother Kaneki, it's as if we've met in person."
"I heard you are about to be stationed elsewhere. Please be careful."
I just learned that Envoy Lingfeng had met with you privately and intended to recruit you, but somehow the news reached Envoy Youquan's ears.
You were the first person the Envoy of Youquan came into contact with, and he has always regarded you as someone he recruited, which displeases him greatly.
This mission may not be a simple matter of guarding.
The dangers involved are for you to consider. I've said all I have to say. Take care!
After reading the secret letter, Xu Feng's eyes suddenly narrowed.
That's it!
Is Youquan dissatisfied because of Lingfeng's recruitment efforts?
Yes, given Youquan's status and temperament, he probably didn't originally take a lower realm peak master too seriously.
However, Ling Feng's initiative to recruit him, and his own behavior of "having a pleasant conversation" with Ling Feng despite his refusal to be recruited, may have touched a certain subtle psychological trigger in him.
In his view, this might be a kind of "betrayal" or "wavering," a kind of disregard for his authority.
Thus, the mission of "guarding the entrance to the secret realm" came about.
On the surface, it was simply his duty, but in reality, it was a reprimand and a warning.
It might even be a trap!
The mission location is near a human-populated area, so it's destined to be anything but peaceful.
If I have done a good job of guarding it, then that is what I should do.
If the defenses cannot be maintained and human warriors are allowed to enter, or if heavy losses are incurred, then it is considered "incompetence" or "dereliction of duty".
This conveniently provided Youquan with an excuse to reprimand or even punish him.
"What a fine messenger from the secluded spring!"
Xu Feng sneered inwardly.
Indeed, wherever there are people, there is a world of intrigue and conflict.
Even the highest-ranking envoys from the upper realms are not immune to the drama of vying for power and disciplining their subordinates.
He hadn't been particularly interested in the guard duty before, but now he had to reconsider.
He absolutely had to take on this task.
Openly defying the envoy's orders would be tantamount to breaking off relations, and he doesn't have the leverage to do so right now.
He put away the secret letter, his face regaining its composure.
Now that he knew there might be a shadow of Youquan behind him, he calmed down.
The gun is easy to hide, and the dark arrow is hard to prevent.
Knowing which direction the arrow is coming from makes it much easier to deal with.
The entrance to this secret realm is certainly not simple.
"Xiaofeng!" Xu Feng called out in a deep voice.
"Brother!" Xiaofeng appeared immediately.
"Gather the elites within the peak, especially those skilled in defense, stealth, and reconnaissance, and we shall depart immediately."
"Yes!" Xiaofeng accepted the order, then hesitated and asked, "Brother, for this mission—do we need to make extra preparations?"
Xu Feng glanced at him and said calmly, "This trip will probably not be peaceful."
Xiaofeng's heart tightened, and he nodded emphatically: "Understood!"
Soon, Jin Pengfeng's elite forces were assembled.
Before leaving, he entrusted the daily affairs of Fox Da, Fox Er, and Jin Pengfeng to Chongtong, and secretly instructed him to continue to collect resources discreetly while he was away.
At the same time, we should pay close attention to the movements of the peaks within the mountain gate, especially those peak masters who have close ties with Youquan Shangshi.
Immediately afterwards, Xu Feng, along with Xiao Feng, Li Wen, and the other disciples, rode on a giant eagle and left the mountain peak, speeding towards the southeast of the Kunlun Mountain region.
Along the way, Xu Feng gazed at the misty, increasingly treacherous southeastern region of Kunlun Mountains, a cold smile curving his lips.
That's good. With him stationed there, the Great Xia side will definitely not send anyone.
As for other human races... it depends on the situation.
After all, his task was only to guard the entrance and prevent people from entering, not to kill all the invaders.
That's not difficult.
Shortly after Jin Pengfeng's group left, in a secluded side hall on Tian Shu Peak.
Youquan Shangshi stood with his hands behind his back by the window, gazing indifferently at the dark cloud that was gradually receding into the northeast.
He wore a simple blue long robe, his aura was restrained, yet he possessed a captivating aloofness and unfathomable depth.
Peak Master Qingxuan stood half a step behind him. This was a female peak master who held a prestigious position in Xiaoqingqiong Mountain and was in charge of all daily affairs.
His posture was respectful at this moment, but his eyes held a subtle, complex emotion.
"The people have already been sent out?" Youquan asked, her voice calm and devoid of emotion.
"Yes, as you instructed, the task has been assigned to Jinmu, and he has led the team to the entrance," Peak Master Qingxuan replied with his head bowed.
Youquan nodded slightly, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly said, "Do you know why I specifically asked him to go?"
The Peak Master of Qingxuan Peak understood, but still followed up by asking, "This subordinate is foolish, please enlighten me, Your Excellency."
Youquan turned around and looked at Qingxuan with deep eyes: "In the direction of the entrance to that secret realm, there is a treasure that is extremely attractive to the human race's ultimate war god who is about to break through the bottleneck."
It is a wondrous object of heaven and earth that can help it gather momentum—this object is useless to our race, but it is of great use to the human race.
Once the news spreads, it will surely attract the covetous eyes of those humans trapped at the threshold of their limits.
A flicker of realization crossed Qingxuan Peak Master's eyes, followed by worry: "Does the envoy mean—that powerful figures from the human race might hear of this and come to investigate or even force their way in?"
"It's not a possibility, it's a certainty."
Youquan spoke with certainty.
"Although the environment at Shixia Pass is treacherous, it cannot stop the strong human race who are eager for the road ahead."
Kaneki is a newly promoted Ultimate Warrior, and his strength is considerable.
However, if they were to face those veteran ultimate war gods of the human race who had been immersed in this realm for many years and had even touched the threshold of the laws, the outcome would be unpredictable.
Moreover, what if there's more than one person coming—"
He paused, a cold smile curving his lips: "Ling Feng secretly contacted Jin Mu, offering him great rewards in an attempt to recruit him."
Although this matter was kept secret, it could not be hidden from me.
Jinmu is a top-notch talent and temperament, and what's even more remarkable is his ability to assess the situation and reject Lingfeng.
However, it is also true that he had a very pleasant conversation with Ling Feng.
This shows that he has great ambitions. If I want to use him, I must warn him, and this is the opportunity.
Peak Master Qingxuan felt a chill run down his spine; he understood.
This is a case of using someone else to do the dirty work, and using it as a warning to others.
Send Kaneki to guard a dangerous place that is destined to attract powerful enemies.
"If Kaneki can hold the line and repel the invading enemy, that's his skill, and it proves I didn't misjudge him. If he can't hold the line—"
Youquan's tone turned cold.
"That means he lacked the ability or was unlucky, and he failed there. He can't blame anyone else."
This also lets Ling Feng know that it's not his place to interfere too much in the affairs of the lower realm.
Peak Master Qingxuan remained silent.
She actually thought highly of Kaneki; he was brave, resourceful, and had great potential.
If it can truly be used by the sect, it will be a great help.
But she also knew that in the face of the upper realm's envoys' game, even the most outstanding lower realm peak masters were nothing more than pawns.
Although Youquan's actions were ruthless, they were in line with his interests and style.
"His Majesty's wisdom and foresight are admirable."
That was all the Peak Master Qingxuan could say in the end.
Despite her high status, she could not defy Youquan's will.
Youquan glanced at her, seemingly seeing through her indifference, and said calmly, "Qingxuan, you are in charge of the sect's affairs and you are kind to people; these are your strengths."
But you must remember that those in positions of power sometimes need to resort to drastic measures.
Jinmu is a good seedling, but how can a seedling grow into a towering tree if it doesn't experience the trials and tribulations of wind and rain?
This battle will be his storm.
If he can pull through, I will give him the attention and resources he deserves.
If he doesn't make it through—that's his fate.
"Understood."
Peak Master Qingxuan bowed his head in response, but sighed inwardly.
She truly admired Youquan's shrewdness, his ability to calculate people's hearts, interests, and the overall situation so clearly.
But for some reason, she always felt that Kaneki might not be so easy to control.
The outcome of this trip remains to be seen.
"Alright, this matter is settled. Now, spread the word and keep an eye on any activity in the direction of Shixia Valley. If anything unusual happens, report to me immediately."
Youquan waved his hand.
"Yes." Peak Master Qingxuan bowed and withdrew.
Inside the side hall, only Youquan remained.
He looked out the window again, his gaze seemingly piercing through the mountains and landing on that treacherous place called Shixia Valley.
Meanwhile, Xu Feng's Golden Roc Peak team had already flown hundreds of miles and was gradually approaching the Shixia Valley area. "Brother, we're at the Shixia Valley ahead." Xiao Feng's voice woke Xu Feng from his reverie.
Xu Feng sat on the giant eagle's neck and looked up.
In front of them stood two enormous cliffs, as if carved by a knife and axe, facing each other, forming a narrow and deep canyon between them.
At the mouth of the valley, clouds and mist churned, and faint, chaotic spatial fluctuations could be heard; this was the entrance to the Stone Gorge.
The terrain here is treacherous, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack.
However, once trapped inside, it is extremely difficult to escape.
"Land and set up camp three miles outside the valley entrance."
Xiaofeng, you lead the team to set up perimeter security and defense. It needs to be able to provide early warning and also to set up ambushes.
"Li Wen, come with me inside and check out the entrance."
Xu Feng gave the order decisively.
"yes!"
The team landed quickly and began constructing a temporary camp with practiced ease.
Xu Feng, along with Li Wen, A She, and Xiao Bai, swaggered into the valley entrance.
The closer you get to the interior of Shixia Valley, the harsher the environment becomes.
Turbulent air currents and tiny cracks in space began to appear in the sky.
A fierce wind howled.
The energy of heaven and earth also became turbulent and restless. Ordinary birds below the lord level would probably find it difficult to even maintain flight in this place.
"What a dangerous place!" Li Wen exclaimed, braving the strong winds.
"The energy here is chaotic and the environment is harsh. No wonder it's called the place that even ghosts fear. It truly lives up to its name."
"You've heard of this place?" Xu Feng asked in surprise.
"No." Li Wen shook his head.
Xu Feng rolled his eyes: "Well, you live up to your reputation. You act like this place is famous. I've never even heard of it."
He circulated his qi and blood, and a light golden halo appeared around his body, keeping the violent gale at bay.
After scanning the area several times, Xu Feng determined, based on the coordinates on the mission scroll, that the entrance to the secret realm should be not far ahead.
soon.
Xu Feng then sensed some lingering strange energy in a cave at the foot of a cliff.
This feeling was similar to the suffocating sensation I experienced when passing through the interdimensional passage, but much weaker.
If he was right, this should be the entrance to that secret realm.
"There are traces left by someone."
Suddenly, Li Wen focused his mind and asked.
Xu Feng turned his head and saw Ah She sitting under a mountain wall, wagging his tail at him.
Sure enough, someone came to investigate!
Xu Feng's eyes narrowed.
Youquan's information was correct; the entrance to this secret realm had indeed attracted the attention of powerful human beings.
"Tell Xiaofeng to increase vigilance and seal off all entrances and exits to the canyon."
They led the people to clearly and prominently display our Jinpengfeng logo and banner.
Also, summon Redbeard.
Xu Feng quickly gave the order.
Since the mission is clearly to guard, let's first put on a show of force, hoping to deter some of the potential gamblers.
"Yes!" Li Wen nodded and left.
A moment later, he returned with Redbeard.
"My lord!" Redbeard said respectfully when he saw that no one was around.
Xu Feng waved his hand: "From now on, call me Peak Master."
"Yes!" Redbeard nodded in agreement.
Xu Feng waved his hand and said, "Let's go in and lead the way. We'll scout it out first."
"Yes." Redbeard took the lead and scouted ahead.
Xu Feng followed behind with Xiao Bai, A She, and Li Wen.
Soon, the group passed through a layer of visible, distorted, and fluctuating energy turbulence.
It acts like a water curtain, isolating the inside from the outside and emitting unstable spatial fluctuations.
Upon entering, one is greeted by a desolate scene of an ancient city.
Its magnificence was so breathtaking that even Li Wen couldn't help but gasp.
"Wow! This really is a remnant of an ancient civilization!!"
Xu Feng looked around and scanned the surroundings with his mental energy, discovering that they were on the outskirts of a vast city.
The surrounding buildings are sparse, with only an ancient-style Taoist temple standing by the roadside.
The surrounding streets and houses all seem to have been built around the Taoist temple.
The city has a very modern style, but it is interspersed with distinctive ancient-style architecture, just like Chang'an City in Xu Feng's time.
"Report to the leader! Treasure found! It's right there!" Little White stood excitedly on Ah She's back, sniffing around as if it had made a discovery.
"Lead the way!" Xu Feng's eyes lit up as he urged.
Redbeard hurriedly waved his hand: "Wait! Peak Master, this place may seem ordinary, but it is actually fraught with danger and traps everywhere."
We must
Before he finished speaking, Xiao Bai darted left and right, covering hundreds of meters, and slipped into the Taoist temple.
Red Beard:
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Li Wen looked at him with a suspicious expression.
Redbeard quickly smiled wryly, "I wasn't lying! It's just that the Peak Master's treasure rat is too extraordinary..."
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Similarly, before he could finish speaking, Ah She suddenly let out a low cry.
Xu Feng turned his head and his expression changed.
But then they saw Ah She raising one leg to urinate on the "street lamp".
Xu Feng quickly had an idea and pulled Ah She back to his side by grabbing the combat bracers on Ah She's limbs.
next moment.
A bolt of lightning descended from the "street lamp," crashing down onto the ground it had just touched, much like the Prism Tower in the Red Alert game we played as children.
It shot a deep, dark hole, about the thickness of a finger, right there.
Xu Feng slapped Ah She on the butt: "What are you peeing on?! Don't run around!"
"Waaah—" Ah She lowered her head awkwardly and rubbed against Xu Feng.
Xu Feng then put the little guy down, and then led Li Wen and the other man slowly and cautiously toward the Taoist temple, following the path that Xiao Bai had walked.