Chapter 387: I broke the formation, are you disappointed?
An hour later, Xiao Nanyan led the team back to the fork in the road at the top of the mountain.
He looked at the fire gradually spreading below the mountain. The thick smoke and sparks rushed up to the sky, turning half of the mountain red. The hand holding the hilt of the sword trembled slightly.
Unexpectedly, the woman he loved so deeply would act so decisively.
The burning kerosene, the dense rain of arrows... Did she really want to force him back and have nothing to do with him in this life?
Did she even want him to die?
Xiao Nanyue pressed his chest hard to suppress the surging blood and energy, and closed his eyes in deep thought.
At this moment, the four-gate formation diagram on the sand table was spinning rapidly in his mind, and the positions of the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermillion Bird, and Black Tortoise kept changing. Suddenly, a neglected detail flashed through his mind.
"Your Majesty, what do you think we should do next?"
Han Xiao looked at the fire that was getting closer and closer, with a hint of worry in his voice:
"If we delay any longer, the fire will probably spread here..."
Xiao Nanyan suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp light flashed in his eyes:
"Put yourself in a desperate situation and then you can survive. No formation will truly cut off all escape routes. There must be a glimmer of hope hidden in the most dangerous place."
As he said this, he turned and walked towards the most impassable fork in the road - the direction of Xuanwu.
There was a waterfall cascading down, the water splashing on the rocks and stirring up a white mist, so that there was no way to go.
"Xuanwu is close to water, and water represents wisdom and also storage."
Xiao Nanyan looked at the roaring waterfall and said in a steady voice:
"The most dangerous places often hide potential for life. This waterfall may seem like there's no way out, but in fact, it's the perfect cover."
He no longer hesitated and suddenly drew out the Jinghong sword from his waist. The sword flashed a cold light in the mist.
With a few swish sounds, the dense vines around the waterfall were all cut off by his sharp sword, revealing a pitch-black hole in the rock wall, which was only wide enough for two people to pass through side by side. There was some wet moss hanging from the hole, which was obviously carefully covered up.
Han Xiao took a closer look and was immediately overjoyed:
"It turns out that death is life. I have realized this. This is the true door to life!"
Xiao Nanyan smiled slightly and waved his hand:
"Shield bearers holding torches lead the way, archers bring up the rear, and enter the cave immediately!"
The team entered one after another. The cave was winding and full of carved stone steps extending downwards.
The light of the torches flickered on the rock wall, reflecting the figures of the soldiers as they took one deep step and one shallow step. Occasionally, someone would miss a step and let out a low cry of surprise, which was soon drowned out by the footsteps in front.
I don’t know how long I walked, and the torches were replaced one after another. After about two hours, a dim light finally appeared in front of me.
"It's the exit!" The soldier in the front shouted in surprise. His voice echoed in the deep cave, like a stone thrown into a lake, causing ripples.
The morale of the army was greatly encouraged. Thinking of seeing the light of day again, the soldiers' heavy footsteps became lighter.
After a while, the large group walked out of the cave one after another. The fresh mountain breeze blew in their faces, carrying the scent of grass, trees and soil, dispelling the dampness and musty smell on everyone's body.
Xiao Nanyan stood at the entrance of the cave, carefully identified the direction, and was delighted:
It turned out that they were only three miles away from the exit at the foot of East Mountain.
At this moment, the red sun gradually rises in the east, dyeing the distant mountains in the sky with a hint of dark blue.
Xiao Nanyan turned around and glanced at the Tianqi soldiers. Although they were a little embarrassed, they still had the same momentum. He felt very relieved:
"Soldiers, if you keep working hard, we will be able to walk out of Seven Star Mountain in less than an hour, and the third formation will be broken!"
They continued to march down the mountain, and although they were in a hurry, their formation remained intact.
After walking for about another half an hour, the road under our feet became wider and wider, the terrain became flatter and flatter, and even the air had the unique freshness of outside the mountains.
The outline of the mountain pass was faintly visible among the trees, and the soldiers' tense nerves finally relaxed.
Many people couldn't help but quicken their pace, and even their breathing became lighter.
At this moment, the crisp sound of armor colliding suddenly came from the corner ahead, and a group of Nanzhao soldiers lined up like divine troops descending from the sky, blocking their way.
The team separated, Xiyan stood in the center, with the long sword in her hand pointing diagonally at the ground. The morning light flowed on the blade, making her face look particularly cold.
She looked at Xiao Nanyan, a complex and indistinguishable emotion flashed across her eyes, and her voice was a little cold, yet also concealed a bit of unwillingness:
"Prince Xiao is indeed a master at breaking formations. Even in such a desperate situation, he was able to survive."
Xiao Nanyan's eyes fell on her hand that was tightly gripping the hilt of the sword, and he sighed softly:
"You are disappointed that I broke the formation?"
Xi Yan sneered and raised the sword slightly:
"If Your Majesty is willing to stop here and no longer mention the marriage, Nan Zhao is willing to make peace with Tian Qi and refrain from aggression."
Xiao Nanyan looked at her quietly, his tone gentle, yet with a hint of toughness:
"Yanyan, what if this king insists on marrying a princess?"
"Then I will ask the prince for some advice!"
Xiyan's voice suddenly became sharp, and then she suddenly turned her wrist, and the tip of the sword stabbed towards Xiao Nanyue's chest with a sharp sound of wind!
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