inspire-indiana Chapter 242 The cave disappeared?
Chapter 242 The cave disappeared?
As for Hao, he continued to meticulously carry out the orders given by Gao Huohuo.
His eyes were fixed on Dong's every move, and he dared not relax for a moment.
This time, when Gao Huohuo stepped into Tianyou Ridge again, he specially invited the two of them to come along.
After all, it was Dong who suggested going to Tianyou Ridge last time, so he must have some understanding of this mysterious place.
However, as soon as Hao Gang saw Gao Huohuo, his gaze fell upon the faint fluctuations of her cultivation, which indicated she was only at the first level of the Golden Core stage.
His eyes widened instantly, his face filled with disbelief and shock.
"My lord, how could your cultivation level have dropped to the first level of the Golden Core stage? Could it be that you encountered the Demon Lord before?"
Upon hearing Hao mention the words "Demon Lord," Dong unconsciously clenched his hands behind his back, his knuckles turning white from the force.
Although Hao was one of their own, Gao Huohuo did not reveal the truth to Dong's face.
"Not really. I was tricked by someone and injured by a magical artifact."
"What kind of magical artifact could possess such power to injure you like this?"
"This is a long story, let's go into Tianyou Ridge first."
"Let's see if we can find any clues about that magical artifact; perhaps it will allow me to quickly recover my cultivation."
Upon hearing Gao Huohuo's words, Dong narrowed his eyes slightly, seemingly lost in thought, but remained silent.
Soon, the group of eight stepped into the territory of Tianyou Ridge once again.
In an instant, a chilling, eerie coldness spread silently like a tide.
It was as if countless invisible eyes were lurking in the dark corners, watching them intently.
The surrounding trees towered into the clouds, their branches twisted and intertwined.
It rustled in the howling, cold wind, as if whispering secrets and mysteries unknown to others.
On the ground, thin mist rose gently, seemingly light and ethereal, like a dream, yet it faintly exuded a nauseating stench.
An eerie, ghostly light flickered intermittently within the fog.
The flickering light sent chills down one's spine and made one's hair stand on end.
For Hao, this was his first time stepping into Tianyou Ridge, and he was inevitably a little nervous and uneasy at first.
However, the others in the group seemed to have gotten used to it and remained calm.
Gao Huohuo subtly observed Dong's expression, only to find him composed.
Faced with the various bizarre sights of Tianyou Ridge, he remained calm and composed, as if he had long been accustomed to them.
Judging from this, it is clear that this is not his first time here.
Dong seemed to sense a gaze secretly observing him.
Just as he was about to look back, Gao Huohuo quickly looked away.
Zhong Hanshang keenly noticed this subtle movement and subtly stepped aside to block Gao Huohuo's view, shielding her from Dong's gaze.
Dong's gaze swept over the other seven people one by one, but he did not find anything unusual, so he stopped paying attention to them.
Gao Huohuo took the opportunity to wink at Zhong Hanshang, signaling with his eyes that Dong's behavior was quite suspicious.
Zhong Hanshang nodded slightly, a gentle smile unconsciously appearing on his lips.
Just then, Dong suddenly spoke up:
"Master Hao, the visibility here is so low, it might be inconvenient for so many of us to move around together."
Upon hearing this, Hao immediately turned his face to look at Gao Huohuo.
His eyes were full of questions, waiting for her instructions.
Originally, Gao Huohuo and his team planned to use a seven-step lock to lock everyone together to ensure everyone's safety.
But now that Dong has made this suggestion, Gao Huohuo had a change of heart and decided to play along.
"Dong is right, let's pair up in pairs then. Hao, you'll be on the same team as Dong."
Gao Huohuo spoke calmly and methodically, making the arrangements.
After Gao Huohuo finished speaking, Hao nodded slightly to her without making a sound, indicating that he would definitely keep an eye on Dong.
The remaining six people were divided into two groups: Gao Huohuo and Zhong Hanshang, Chu Lingchuan and Su Mo, and Mu Hanxing and Zhao Feiyue.
Apart from Hao's team, the remaining three teams all used a seven-step lock to lock each other in order to avoid being alone and in danger.
Gao Huohuo also sent a message on Shentong, indicating that everyone should turn on location services.
In case of danger, call for help immediately so that others can arrive in time.
"Junior Sister Gao, why don't you teach me this spell too? I'll lock you down from now on to prevent you from exhausting your spiritual power too quickly."
Zhong Hanshang looked at Gao Huohuo with a hint of expectation in his eyes and concern in his tone.
Gao Huohuo was surprised. As a disciple of the prestigious Qingyun Sect, why would he need to steal her unique magic?
And he said it so grandly, no wonder he's a disciple of the righteous sect, always good at finding excuses.
The corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a sly smile.
"Don't worry, Senior Brother Zhong, my spiritual power is fine."
After saying that, Gao Huohuo raised her hand and sent out a burst of spiritual energy, which firmly locked Zhong Hanshang in place.
Then, she deliberately flew to another place.
Before Zhong Hanshang could react, he was pulled away by that spiritual force.
And so, the four teams split up in different directions and began their exploration of Tianyou Ridge.
As Gao Huohuo was moving forward, the image of the giant python that he and his sixth senior sister had tamed together suddenly appeared in his mind.
With a sudden thought, I tried to use my spiritual power to sense its aura.
However, after some searching, the result was very disappointing.
There was absolutely no sign of the giant python in the vicinity, so Gao Huohuo had no choice but to give up.
"Senior Brother Zhong, do you remember the cave I stayed in last time?"
Gao Huohuo turned to look at Zhong Hanshang, a hint of expectation in her eyes.
Zhong Hanshang frowned slightly, lost in a brief recollection, and then nodded gently to Gao Huohuo.
"Junior Sister Gao, shall we go over now?"
"Hmm, let's go over there and take a look. It would be best if we could find information about exorcising evil directly."
Gao Huohuo spoke with a firm tone, his eyes revealing a strong determination.
Following the route they remembered, the two hurried to the same spot as before, only to be stunned by what they saw.
The cave that should have existed has vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed at all.
"What happened? Where did the cave go?"
Gao Huohuo looked at Zhong Hanshang with a face full of astonishment. The two looked at each other, their eyes filled with doubt.
Just as the two were thinking of continuing to explore the area, Gao Huohuo's supernatural powers suddenly flashed.
She quickly took it out and saw that it was a message from Hao saying that there was a situation on his end.
The two dared not delay and hurriedly headed towards Hao's location.
Along the way, Gao Huohuo secretly speculated that he would see a fierce fight scene upon arrival.
However, when they arrived at the scene, the scene before them was beyond their expectations.
There lay a demon man on the ground, and his appearance was truly astonishing.
Her skin was fair but sickly pale, as if it were about to be swallowed by the night.
His hair was as black as ink, with a few strands sticking messily to his face, revealing his unruly and dejected nature.
Eyes tightly closed, eyelashes trembling slightly, as if restless in a dream.
Beneath his high, straight nose, his thin, pale lips were slightly pursed, revealing a stubborn and unyielding spirit.
His clothes were tattered and torn in many places, the wounds were shocking, and his clothes were soaked in blood.
Fortunately, Gao Huohuo had been bombarded with the good looks of her senior brothers and sisters for so long that she had already developed a certain immunity to this type of handsome man.
Moreover, she was accompanied by the elegant and extraordinary Zhong Hanshang.
So even though the man in front of her was breathtakingly beautiful, Gao Huohuo only frowned slightly and remained unmoved.