Chapter 92: The passage reappears and the road to the "enemy" is narrow
The passage reappears and the road to "enemy" is narrow
After finding the possible channel, the next step is to open it without disrupting the energy balance here.
"Let me do it." Jiang Xuelan stepped forward, gathering a concentrated icy energy at his fingertips. He didn't use it to attack, but like the finest chisel, he slowly penetrated the gaps between the moss and roots in the area Ah Che pointed. The extreme cold carefully froze the entangled plants, weakening them.
Li Jiuyou folded his arms and watched from the side. He said nothing, but his red-gold eyes were fixed on Jiang Xuelan's movements. Through the blood contract, he sensed the subtle consumption and control of the other party's power, and was ready to take action immediately if anything unexpected happened.
Jiang Xuelan could also feel the other party's focused "surveillance", which caused his frozen heart to fluctuate slightly, but his hands' movements remained steady and precise.
Soon, the moss and roots in that area were frozen. Jiang Xuelan put his fingers together like swords and touched them lightly.
The frozen vegetation turned to dust, revealing a dark, narrow cave entrance behind it, barely wide enough for one person to pass through! A cold breeze carrying the smell of moisture and earth blew out of the cave, confirming Xuan Jia's judgment.
"It works!" Ache said in surprise.
However, before anyone could rejoice, the wind blowing out of the cave, in addition to the dampness and earthy smell, seemed to be mixed with an extremely faint energy fluctuation, which made Jiang Xuelan and Li Jiuyou instantly alert - **traces of spiritual power left by the immortal sect cultivator**! And it was quite fresh!
"Someone got there before us?" Man Gu clenched his bone stick.
"Looking at the lingering aura of spiritual energy... it seems to be the path of the Lingxiao Sword Sect?" Xingtong frowned slightly. She was extremely sensitive to these auras. The Lingxiao Sword Sect was the sect Baizhi belonged to!
Jiang Xuelan and Li Jiuyou looked at each other, their eyes turned cold.
What a narrow road for enemies!
Did Bai Zhi and her people find this place? Or have they been following us secretly?
"The ghost is still haunting you!" Li Jiuyou spat, with a flash of murderous intent in his eyes.
Jiang Xuelan's eyes were calm as he carefully sensed the situation. "There's more than one remaining spiritual force, and a significant number of people. However, their aura is a bit weak, as if they've been through a fierce battle or are in a hurry." He looked towards the dark cave entrance. "This cave is narrow, easy to defend but difficult to attack. But if they're setting an ambush on the other side..."
"What are you afraid of!" Li Jiuyou interrupted him, with the Jinsheng Knife already in his hand, "It just so happens that I have a lot of anger in my belly and have no place to vent it! If one comes, I'll chop one down, if two come, I'll chop them up in pairs!" Jiang Xuelan could feel the other party's suppressed anger and fighting spirit, not only towards the Immortal Sect, but also seemed to be caused by the frustration brought about by the "energy drawing" just now.
Jiang Xuelan was silent for a moment and said, "Follow me closely. I will lead the way, and Li Jiuyou will cover the rear. Ache will be in the middle to provide lighting, Mangu will protect Ache and Xuanjia, and Xingtong will pay attention to the illusion traps around us." He quickly made the most reasonable arrangement and subconsciously protected the person with weaker defense in the middle.
Li Jiuyou seemed a little unhappy about being assigned to cover the rear, but looking at the narrow passage, then at Jiang Xuelan's unquestionable profile, he finally hummed, acquiescing. Jiang Xuelan could sense a hint of reluctance, but more of an acceptance of the current situation and... a subtle, barely perceptible concern for his decision to clear the way?
A new path opens, but it may lead to a reunion with an old enemy. A new crisis (an ambush from the immortal gate) lurks, forcing the two to work together again, one to open the way, the other to cover the rear, their tacit understanding quietly growing amidst the setbacks.
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