late at night.

Road of Trials, second area.

In a hidden cave, several bronze lamps were hung on the stone wall, illuminating the cave with dim light.

There were two fires burning in the cave. Some people sitting around the fires were resting with their eyes closed, some were roasting food, and a few were chatting in low voices.

Among these ten people, there was one who was very special because she was wearing clothes that were completely different from the others and seemed a little out of place.

"Junior Brother Qi, what do you think of the news from the first area?"

The girl in the beige dress asked in a low voice.

"The news came from Liang Meng, so it shouldn't be fake."

The leading young man looked a little solemn.

This was none other than Li Zhiming’s old acquaintance Qi Yang!

There were thirteen of them in their group, and they had already left their names on the stone tablet of the first stronghold.

After that, he went straight to the second area to collect Tianling Crystals and Yunjiao Stones.

Because he got some secret information about the Road of Trial from his uncle.

In the Trial Road, the first area has the least amount of Cloud Horn Stone and Heavenly Spirit Crystal.

However, after entering the second area, these two types of ores will become more and more.

Therefore, Qi Yang directly gave up the first area and came to the second area as quickly as possible with his fellow disciples.

In less than five days, they collected 130 pieces of Heavenly Spirit Crystals and several thousand Cloud Horn Stones.

These spiritual crystals are just enough for all of them to pass the trial.

"I never thought that such a change would happen on the Trial Road. If the news Liang Meng passed on is true, then the Trial Road is now much more dangerous than before."

"No one knows when those assassins hiding in the dark will show up, but we have thirteen people in our group and we have strong combat power. As long as we are careful, nothing should go wrong."

The young man next to Qi Yang spoke.

He was the chief disciple of the Grand Commander, Dai Chunyang. He had had a brief confrontation with Li Zhiming in the depths of the Hidden Stele Valley.

Dai Chunyang's aura is now stronger than before, and his strength is among the best in the entire inner sect.

The commander-in-chief ordered Dai Chunyang to walk with Qi Yang after entering the trial road so that they could take care of each other.

"Brother Dai, I think we should split into two groups. One group will continue to search for the Heavenly Spirit Crystal and the Cloud Horn Stone, and the other group will go to the base in the second area to see what's going on there."

Qi Yang thought for a moment and then replied.

A mysterious killer appears in the Road of Trial, but there are many restrictions here, and strong people above the third rank cannot enter.

Therefore, no matter how powerful the killer hiding in the dark is, his realm cannot exceed the third level.

With the trump cards in his hand, dealing with a third-grade strongman is no problem.

So, he planned to get Dai Chunyang away.

Let Dai Chunyang leave first and enter the stronghold.

He then contacted Peng Li and began his plan against Li Zhiming.

According to Liang Meng's information, the mysterious killer's main target is the elite disciples from each peak.

Li Zhiming is now the poster boy of Qingluan Peak and will definitely attract the attention of the killer.

He had to act as soon as possible and strike first. If Li Zhiming fell into the hands of the killer, it would be troublesome.

You know, Li Zhiming is carrying the inherited treasure that he got from the mysterious ruins.

That was the priority, his main goal.

"Junior Brother Qi's idea is good, but there are assassins hiding in the dark. I am afraid that if we split into two teams, there will be a risk of being defeated by the assassins one by one."

Dai Chunyang touched his chin and thought carefully.

"Brother Dai, rest assured. I have my own trump card to save my life. I feel embarrassed to always ask you to follow me."

"As for the risks, I don't think we need to be overly nervous. No matter how strong this killer is, can he be stronger than a third-grade strongman?"

"Besides, Senior Brother Dai and I both have the sword talisman and the message jade slip made by my uncle. If we encounter a threat, we can activate the sword talisman and even a fourth-rank expert will have to temporarily avoid the attack."

"If we get into trouble, crush the jade slip and we can both immediately sense each other's position and go to support them as quickly as possible."

Qi Yang said that the analysis was quite neat.

"Junior Brother Qi's analysis makes sense. Let's do as you say. We will split into two teams."

"I will lead the three of you to the second base with my Sixth Junior Brother to find out the information and then pass it on to you."

Dai Chunyang stood up and said.

Then he looked at the young man with a flat head who was sitting cross-legged in the corner.

He had a simple long sword on his legs and was resting with his eyes closed.

"Brother Zhao, please take care of my fellow students."

"Um."

The flathead responded softly.

This man's name is Zhao Shiliu, and he is the last disciple of the second commander of the Punishment Hall. He is a pure swordsman and a martial arts fanatic.

His sword skills are so natural and have reached the level of perfection.

Before Liang Meng rose to prominence, Zhao Shiliu was the most talented disciple in the Punishment Hall.

Even now, many disciples do not think that Liang Meng under the Third Commander can definitely defeat Zhao Shiliu.

Because Zhao Shiliu had been in seclusion and practicing hard, he had not taken action for a long time.

"Well, I'll take my leave now."

Dai Chunyang bowed, then stood up and left with his four disciples.

"Wait a minute."

Zhao Shiliu shouted, and with a flick of his hand, he threw a storage bag to Dai Chunyang.

"Heavenly Spirit Crystal and Cloud Horn Stone, we agreed before that we would distribute them together. Since we are going to separate them now, take away what belongs to you."

"Thank you very much."

Dai Chunyang checked the storage bag and found fifty Heavenly Spirit Crystals and hundreds of Cloud Horn Stones, which was just the right amount.

After Dai Chunyang and the other four left, Qi Yang's expression suddenly became fierce.

Now all the disciples in the cave are his confidants.

Of course, this also includes Senior Brother Zhao.

Although he was the direct disciple of the Second Commander, he also obeyed his uncle.

Because it was his uncle who led Zhao Shiliu into the path of martial arts.

Back then, the evil cultivator massacred Zhao Jiazhuang where Zhao Shiliu lived in order to practice his evil skills.

Overnight, Zhaojiazhuang became a river of blood.

Among the 198 households, there was only one survivor, the young Zhao Shiliu.

At this time, his uncle happened to pass by Zhaojiazhuang. Seeing the bloody scene and evil spirits in the village, he went down to investigate.

After killing the evil cultivator, he rescued the young Zhao Shiliu.

Seeing that Zhao Shiliu had good physique and was a potential martial artist, his uncle brought him back to Zhenyuan Sect.

After entering Zhenyuan Sect, Zhao Shiliu did not directly become a direct disciple, but first entered the Punishment Hall and became a registered disciple.

Afterwards, Zhao Shiliu showed great talent in martial arts and was accepted as a personal disciple by the Second Commander, and has been his disciple ever since.

His uncle saved Zhao Shiliu's life.

So, no matter what his uncle asked him to do, he would do it without any complaints.

After Dai Chunyang and the other four left, Zhao Shiliu said, "Junior Brother Qi, if you have any instructions, just tell me."

He was not a fool and he could tell at a glance that Qi Yang had deliberately sent Dai Chunyang and others away.

Those who remain here now are all disciples who have a very close relationship with Qi Yang.

He can be said to be Qi Yang's confidant, or he can be said to be the commander-in-chief's confidant.

This includes him.

Before entering the trial road, the commander-in-chief met him alone.

Once he enters the trial road, he will just have to follow Qi Yang's orders.

Zhao Shiliu naturally agreed.