Time flows like water. Laughter and cheerful voices filled the tranquil valley. Yin Huan and her group, oblivious to the world outside, had been living in seclusion at Jiu Yuanqing's residence for three months before finally stepping out of this peaceful place and into the chaotic world.

As the year drew to a close, the winter forests were a blanket of white, with frost clinging to the treetops. Ah Hui arrived in Fushan Town just before the New Year, bringing news from the outside world.

In the past six months, natural disasters outside have become increasingly severe.

Earthquakes are frequent in coastal and basin areas, and flash floods are breaking out everywhere. There have even been more typhoons than in previous years. Just a few days ago, heavy snow blocked roads in the north, resulting in several major traffic accidents.

Moreover, it is said that a massive tsunami struck another country overseas, submerging an entire city.

These accidents, seemingly natural disasters and unavoidable, were in fact the result of the demons' ambitions.

In fact, Huo Fei knew all of this. He had been trying to convey the message to Yin Huan, hoping that Yin Huan would take action, but with the huge misunderstanding about the Green Python in the past, Yin Huan was unwilling to talk to him at all, and every time she saw him, she looked very disgusted.

Luo Mang was determined to cut off Yin Huan's attention from the outside world, and he refused to give Huo Fei a chance to talk. Every time Huo Fei appeared, he was stopped by the three demons.

Unfortunately, fate is hard to defy; some things cannot be resolved by simply hiding from the world.

From the very beginning, Yin Huan and Luo Mang were destined to be caught in this disaster instigated by the demons.

Three months have passed, and Yin Huan's strength has soared. She can now control her power very well, and she can now fight Su Yi to a standstill.

Seeing that Yin Huan had the ability to protect herself, after A Hui brought the news from the outside world, Luo Mang personally went to Luohan Temple. He discussed things with Huo Fei at Luohan Temple for three whole days. After returning to Fushan Town, he made a decisive decision and left the place where they had lived for half a year with Yin Huan, Qing Mang, and Su Yi.

At the same time, Luo Mang was completely exposed to the demon hunters, and Yin Huan's identity aroused their suspicion. After all, according to reliable sources, it was Luo Mang who took Yin Huan away from the seabed.

Since the continuous flash floods, the demon hunters have increased their manpower in an attempt to find Silver Ring's whereabouts. They urgently need Silver Ring to restore the earth's veins.

Damaging the earth's veins is not a big deal, but the real damage is that they cannot be restored after being damaged.

This is something no human being wants to accept: the damaged ley lines mean resources cannot be regenerated, and if this continues, humanity will eventually face its end.

However, Yin Huan was hidden too well. Apart from Huo Fei and a few demons who knew the inside story, the demon hunters searched for half a year without finding a trace of her. Even Song Tianshan, who had some connection with Yin Huan, had no clue about her.

That day, the formation of the Silver Ring Dharma Body caused a sensation throughout the world of supernatural arts. Logically speaking, that was the best time to find her.

Unfortunately, Fushan Town was under Jiu Yuanqing's control, and its power had long been sealed off. Once you went to that area, unless you were a powerful being, no one could find them. Otherwise, Luo Mang wouldn't have awakened the Tengshe's memories after living in Fuding Mountain for one or two hundred years, only to find out that his neighbor had a deep connection with him.

Even Huo Fei, who had traveled back and forth between Penang and Fuding Mountain several times, did not notice anything unusual about Fuding Town, let alone the exorcists.

After the demon hunters chased Jing Lei to Fushan Town, the trail went completely cold. They didn't even notice the fluctuations in demonic energy caused by the battle between Luo Mang and Huo Fei that day.

The situation was urgent. In order to find the silver ring, the Chinese state apparatus sent personnel to venture into remote, sparsely populated mountains several times, but to no avail. Not only that, but even director Zhou Dehai was invited for "tea" by the central leadership for several days; of course, Ahui was not spared either.

But the two of them knew nothing at the time and were completely clueless when asked.

But I digress. Let's get back to the point. Yin Huan and her group were in their little red car, and only half a day after leaving Fushan Town, on the mountain road leading to Ahui's hometown, they noticed something strange.

East China is a mountainous region, with forests stretching across the land like a reclining dragon. The roadsides are lined with solitary peaks and steep cliffs, creating a rugged landscape. Yet, nestled at the foot of these mountains are numerous towns and villages.

"Stop the car." Luo Mang was having a great time playing with the white tail of the silver ring when suddenly, as if he had noticed something, his brows furrowed and he abruptly turned to look at the car window.

"Sizzle—"

A sudden screech of brakes rang out, and two dark tire tracks appeared abruptly on the asphalt road.

Suddenly hearing Luo Mang shout to stop, Ahui instinctively slammed on the brakes. Only after he did he realize what a stupid thing he had done.

Ahui turned around, his face contorted with fear, and looked at Luo Mang with lingering unease. "Boss Teng, don't scare me."

That was terrifying! Luckily, he's a skilled driver, otherwise...

This is a country road. In these mountainous areas, such roads meander around the mountains, and if you're not careful, you'll plunge off a cliff.

"You've been with us for so long, how come you're still so timid? We'll have the Green Python train your courage later." Luo Mang glanced at Ahui, disapproving of his tendency to be easily frightened.

As soon as the car came to a stop, Qingmang opened the door and got out.

The green python frowned, its naturally sinister eyes fixed on the slope above the road.

"What did you find?" Su Yi approached the green python, a look of doubt flashing in his eyes. He hadn't noticed anything unusual about the slope.

"This mountain can only hold out for three more days at most. After three days, a large-scale landslide will occur," Qingmang said coldly. After speaking, he turned his head and looked down at the town at the foot of the mountain.

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