CHAPTER 690: CHAPTER 689: VISITOR (3/5)

Inside the tent.

The atmosphere was somewhat awkward.

Night Fire initially thought it was an enemy approaching, so he was fully on guard.

However, Sword Edge and his team came back with four people, who were the exact ones shown in the surveillance footage!

Sun Yue stared at the four people in front of her, hesitated for a moment, and pointed to Meng Po, saying: "It’s... you guys!"

Back when they were at Jin Chen, Sun Yue had seen Meng Po. Such a stunning beauty was bound to leave a deep impression.

Meng Po nodded, and said in a deep voice: "What’s the situation now?"

Sun Yue wanted to answer, opened her mouth, but felt this matter shouldn’t be explained by her.

Although she came with Yang Chen, the Dragon Tooth Squad was the main force, and it had always been led by Night Fire, so typically, the decision-making should be up to Night Fire.

Night Fire looked at Sword Edge.

Sword Edge explained: "They are..."

"We are Yang Chen’s comrades. Like you, we’ve fought side by side with him before, so when he has an issue, we can’t just stand by!" Meng Po was the first to speak.

Sword Edge glanced at Meng Po, nodded to Night Fire, and tacitly approved her response.

Sword Edge also understood that the identity of the Asura Hall needed to remain confidential; their identities still needed to be kept secret until the right time.

Night Fire furrowed his brow, giving Sword Edge a deep look.

Having gotten Sword Edge’s confirmation, Night Fire still had suspicions but had some trust in their safety.

Therefore, Night Fire replied: "Based on the information we have, we can only say that Yang Chen is on this mountain, and he may have already found the location of the Shangqing Sect. But we still can’t find any trace of this Shangqing Sect, so what we need to do now is wait! Wait for Yang Chen to show up, or for others to appear, waiting for an opportunity!"

Meng Po frowned upon hearing this, "How is it possible we can’t find it?"

She was a bit confused, if it’s definitely on this mountain, how could they not find it?

Night Fire looked at Sun Yue, signaling her to explain to Meng Po.

Sun Yue nodded, said to Meng Po: "Based on the information I’ve acquired, this Shangqing Sect isn’t simple. It has existed for a long time, it’s hard to determine what era it traces back to. The only thing we know is, the Shangqing Sect has deep ties with our Flame Country, yet even knowing they’re around, we can’t pinpoint its exact location. We’ve searched this mountain for a long time, and despite deploying advanced tech equipment, no trace as yet. I’ve explained much; you must understand, Shangqing Sect uses advanced methods to hide itself. Unless they choose to reveal themselves, finding them would be difficult."

"So, we just sit and wait? For them to appear?" Meng Po felt somewhat frustrated.

"Not necessarily!" Night Fire said gravely: "Through constancy, change prevails. I refuse to believe there’s anything flawless in this world, or truly undiscoverable. What we need is time! I believe we’ll find the enemy’s location, it’s just a matter of timing!"

Meng Po was speechless, turned to Purple Cultivator and the others, saying: "You guys go search the surroundings, see if anything looks suspicious."

"Yes!" The three responded, immediately turning around to search, splitting into three directions.

Sword Edge stepped forward, asked Meng Po: "How many of you came this time?"

In Sword Edge’s view, Meng Po’s four were not simple, very strong in ability. Should more like them come, the rescue mission could be promising!

Meng Po replied gravely: "Our identities can’t be exposed in Flame Country, so we could not bring everyone, there are just four of us!"

"Four..." Sword Edge was a bit disappointed.

Meng Po said coldly: "Even so, we have confidence to create an escape chance for Yang Chen!"

Her words struck Sword Edge; recalling Yang Chen’s previous condition, he couldn’t help but feel melancholy.

He had been too optimistic. When fighting atop Flame Palace, if Asura Hall were so strong, how could Yang Chen have been so severely injured?

And if Asura Hall were really that formidable, how could Ye Xin have been taken?

Thinking now, Sword Edge’s pressure grew heavier, instead of alleviating.

If Asura Hall wasn’t a match for Shangqing Sect’s people, it meant Shangqing Sect might be even stronger than those from Asura Hall.

If that’s indeed the case, could it be...

Suddenly, Little Demon shouted: "Someone appeared!"

As Little Demon shouted, everyone quickly gathered around.

They witnessed a person appear before a giant rock, seemingly out of thin air.

The person wore a long green robe, with his hair pinned up, appearing as if traveled from ancient times.

"How did he appear?" Night Fire urgently asked.

Little Demon, excitedly said: "From... from... from within! Directly emerged from within the rock!"

Upon hearing this, Night Fire’s frown deepened.

Meng Po said gravely: "Could it be the rock is a disguised passage?"

"Very likely!" Sun Yue excitedly declared.

Just then, another person emerged from the rock under everyone’s gaze!

They could see clearly now; someone indeed emerged from within the rock! Just like it suddenly appeared from thin air!

"Someone’s approaching them!" Little Demon shouted.

A figure was rapidly heading towards those two.

"Dongzi!" Meng Po saw the person and immediately identified him.

Meng Po promptly said to Dongzi: "Be cautious, best capture them alive!"

"Don’t!" Night Fire hastily advised: "Don’t startle them! What if they retreat?"

However, Dongzi had already made his move, famed for his speed as Ying Dong.

...

Xuan Dong and Xuan Xi worked collaboratively under the same command and shared a good relationship.

Upon hearing Kunze announced double pay and a three-day holiday, they were thrilled.

They had long discovered the passage leading out, so they took this chance to quietly escape.

For these three days, they could enjoy freedom outside.

Upon exiting, the scenery before them changed instantly, confirming they arrived outside.

Admiring the surroundings, the trees, they were elated.

"We’ve... made it out!" They exclaimed excitedly.

In their extreme happiness, suddenly a tremor ran through them, sensing a perilous aura.

At this point, Xuan Dong noticed a very swift figure racing towards them.

"Not good! Someone’s here!" Xuan Dong quickly called out.

Xuan Xi saw, hastily said: "Quick! Prepare to fight!"

They readied to launch a counterattack!