The so-called small path channel.

In fact, it is an extremely hidden crevice in the rocks, covered by dense vegetation inside and outside, connecting Daqian and the border.

This is not a secret passage of Dingyuan Palace.

Nor is it a hidden passage containing secrets.

Its essence, its birth, is just a coincidence of nature.

Wu Yingxue discovered the existence of this stone gap passage by accident. She was not the only one who knew about it. Many villagers living near the stone gap knew about it.

But no one will tell it to anyone else.

They all hid it.

But now.

The blood was flowing freely, the flesh was broken and falling, the bones were shattered, and the internal organs were rotten.

The scene before my eyes was like hell had descended upon me. There were many bloody traces all around, and the grass and trees that were originally used to cover the passage were all stained black and red with blood.

Chilling.

"What on earth just happened!?"

Wu Yingxue's pupils shrank, and the hand holding the spear trembled slightly. It was not fear, but anger.

She couldn't imagine it.

What happened here and how many people died to create such a horrific scene?

"Calm down, Yingxue."

Xu Xi stretched out his hand and placed it on Wu Yingxue's shoulder to stop her from rushing into the crevice.

The innate martial arts eye allowed him to "see" more details that were difficult to observe. He was sure that the back of the passage was not safe.

…

[You see a hellish scene]

[The stone path that you originally thought was an escape route and should have been extremely safe is surprisingly littered with dead bodies and broken limbs.]

[You are keenly aware of what has happened here]

[You stop the girl and the people from entering the crevice.]

[You have people scatter in all directions, searching for possible clues. Soon, someone finds signs of hiding in the snow.]

[You follow the clues and find two people hiding in a cave not far from the crevice. They are particularly scared when they see you coming.]

[You patiently soothe her and take out the demon meat jerky]

[Your soothing was effective, the two gradually calmed down]

[You begin to ask about their identities and whether they know about the changes at Xiaoshifeng.]

[They told you with tears in their eyes that they came from the Daqian village on the other side of the crevice. Unlike you who wanted to escape the border, they wanted to leave Daqian.]

[At this time, Daqian was already in turmoil]

[High taxes, rebellions and harsh penalties have deeply devastated every ordinary person who longs for peace]

[The villagers were unable to hold on in fear, and finally decided to leave Daqian and flee to the dangerous border area which was equally cruel but had fewer corrupt officials.]

[This action was soon discovered by the Daqian border troops]

[The other side of the crevice was blocked and guarded by the army, and the villagers who wanted to escape were driven to the border with swords, and ran into the winter border where the demon tide was surging.]

[At this point, only two people in front of you are left in this huge village]

Are you angry?

Angry?

Are you unwilling?

It seems like none of them.

After hearing the two people's crying responses, Xu Xi slowly walked out of the dungeon where they were hiding.

Snowflakes were flying and the cold wind was howling.

Xu Xi's expression was very calm, seemingly without any fluctuation, but that was not the case. In his heart, his hot heart was beating stronger than ever.

It shows how turbulent his heart is.

"The demons at the border are eating people."

"The demons in Daqian are also eating people."

"In this world, cannibalism is everywhere."

Xu Xi closed his eyes and remained silent for a long time before opening them again.

The surging emotions, coming from the passion of a warrior, urged Xu Xi to do something, but he chose to remain calm.

The situation is too bad now.

Anger alone won't solve the problem.

"Sir, what should we do next?" The girl in red and white robe came over with a confused look on her face.

Behind her were the people of Qingniu Town who had the same bewildered expressions, as well as people from different towns who had chosen to follow them along the way.

The crack in the stone is no longer passable.

The other end is blocked by border troops.

It's such a narrow passage that once you enter, there is no room to dodge.

There is no doubt that the crevice is absolutely inaccessible.

"Next step……"

In the wind and snow, Xu Xi's eyes moved, scanning those lifeless and numb faces. As he scanned, those faces also moved.

People living on the border have only two options.

One is to stay at the border and choose to face the great demons of the innate realm and the endless waves of demons in the Ten Thousand Mountains.

The second is to force your way through the border, engage in hostility with those armored and armed border troops, and face the once awe-inspiring "big shots".

Xu Xi was silent.

Neither path is easy.

No matter which path you take, someone is bound to bleed and die.

If you have to choose, it would be better to force your way through the border.

In recent days, with the rebellion breaking out within Daqian, the number of border troops has been reduced a lot, and it is no longer as dark and oppressive as before.

and.

The number of border troops is limited, unlike the monsters in the Ten Thousand Mountains, which are so numerous that they make people feel despair.

"But, I can't do it alone, and even with Yingxue, it won't be enough."

"With my current strength, I am far from being able to defeat the enemy alone."

"The best way to defeat an army is to use another army."

Xu Xi was a little hesitant.

The people followed him in order to live.

But now, if they are asked to fight the border troops, would they still be willing?

Xu Xi did not hide his thoughts and announced them to everyone openly. Surprisingly, no one chose to leave after listening to him.

Why is this?

"Brother Xu, we no longer have a home."

The honest man walked out of the crowd and told the real reason.

Do the people of Qingniu Town and other towns follow Xu Xi because he possesses a personal charm beyond imagination?

Maybe I think it’s probably not true.

He never said anything to deceive people's minds.

The reason why people stand here and choose to follow Xu Xi is so simple that it makes people speechless.

The home is gone.

No food to eat.

In this tide of demons, many people have lost their minds and become zombies, but they are willing to follow Xu Xi to find a way to continue living.

"Then follow me."

The wind stopped, the snow stopped, Xu Xi smiled and raised his long sword high.

…

[The sudden change in the stone seam interrupted your original plan]

[You realize that if you want people to survive, the only way is to force your way into Daqian]

[If they continue to stay at the border, they will either be eaten by demons or frozen to death by the cold winter]

You have no other way out

【Only by risking one's life can one win the future】

[You laughed loudly and taught everyone the Fool's Skill]