At this time, everyone saw the scenes inside the cave, and couldn't help but feel increasingly nervous. This cave was clearly not very big, nor was it very sturdy. Naturally, it couldn't withstand so many strikes of heavenly thunder, as everyone could visibly tell. It's estimated that the cave won't hold out for much longer.

"What should we do? This cave probably won't last much longer!" He Qianyao said in a panic at this time, clearly fearing greatly in her heart. After all, it was heavenly thunder, not something ordinary cultivators could resist. Forget cultivators like them, even cultivators at the distraction stage would absolutely have a hard time facing such heavenly thunder.

"Are we going to die here?"

"What to do? What to do…"

...

For a moment, the hearts of the two young divine warriors were filled with extreme fear. Clearly, the heavenly thunder was extremely terrifying, something they absolutely couldn't withstand. Moreover, at this time, the thunder continued to batter the cave. Evidently, the cave wouldn't hold up for much longer, and once it collapsed, it would be the end for everyone present.

All at once, the cave shook violently, leaving everyone tense and somewhat at a loss…

Ding Fan, seeing all this, did not show much panic on his face, instead feeling considerably calm inside as he began to analyze the cause of this heavenly thunder. Ding Fan could tell that this heavenly thunder was absolutely not attacking them without reason; after all, it's heavenly thunder, a natural phenomenon in the Cultivation World. To reach such a state, it clearly required the presence of a formation.

After all, Ding Fan knew a little about formations and was quite certain about this scenario, figuring that it was man-made. However, Ding Fan meticulously recalled all the scenes along the way, finding nothing suspicious to suggest their own people triggered a formation. This point could clearly be ruled out, leaving only one possibility: someone deliberately targeting them.

For now, Ding Fan stayed closely protective around Ye Ningbing and the others, constantly pondering over something in his mind, while occasionally glancing at Li Zong nearby. At this moment, unlike Ding Fan, Li Zong seemed oddly unperturbed, which made Ding Fan somewhat suspicious. With his superior divine sense, Ding Fan immediately noticed that, despite Li Zong's outward display matching everyone's emotional turmoil, appearing very anxious, Ding Fan could detect that Li Zong's heartbeat and mental fluctuations weren't tense at all. Ding Fan even sensed a hint of satisfaction emanating from him.

Aware of this, Ding Fan did not rush into action, opting to stay unchanged and see what unfolds. Ding Fan had essentially locked onto Li Zong. If everything was indeed orchestrated by Li Zong, it would be evident that he planned to take further action.

Sure enough, amidst the crowd's panic and tension, Li Zong appeared resolute when he spoke to everyone:

"The only solution now is for someone to draw away the heavenly thunder. Otherwise, we'll all die here. Since my life was saved by everyone, let me return the favor."

Having said that, Li Zong turned and walked towards the cave entrance without looking back.

Listening to Li Zong's words, everyone's hearts couldn't help but be moved, yet they felt a sense of reluctance. Clearly, the heavenly thunder outside was not to be taken lightly; anyone going out would definitely not survive.

"Brother Li Zong! Don't take the risk, let's think about other solutions!"

In this moment, He Qianyao watched Li Zong's actions and felt a sense of emotion, promptly urging him out of worry, fearing he might rush out of the cave and into death.

"Yes! Brother Li Zong, come back quickly!"

"There must be other solutions! Come back, Brother Li Zong!"

...

For a while, the two young divine warriors were moved by Li Zong's actions, though they were young, they understood quite a lot, knowing that the heavenly thunder outside was something Brother Li Zong absolutely couldn't manage. And if he really went out, it would be akin to courting death. At this moment, in the hearts of the two young divine warriors, Li Zong was undeniably great.

Clearly, they didn't expect Brother Li Zong could choose to sacrifice himself at the critical moment to save everyone, demonstrating such high awareness! How many people in the world can achieve what Brother Li Zong could? It's known that many cultivators, once saved, would surely promise with great conviction to repay the favor, but how many truly follow through, let alone repay with their own lives?

Yet, at this moment, Brother Li Zong genuinely carried out this promise, his character truly commendable without question.

At this moment, the impression of the two young divine warriors towards Li Zong had evidently risen markedly; if previously they had some unfamiliar feelings about Li Zong, now he was undoubtedly a significant, grand presence in their hearts.

After all, there are genuinely few cultivators who can achieve what Brother Li Zong did!

Even though Li Zong had heard the crowd's urging him to stop, he still didn't turn back and rushed out of the cave entrance.

"I won't have anything happen to me!"

Li Zong rushed out the cave entrance, promptly delivering a voice filled with a sense of righteousness. Upon hearing Li Zong's words, everyone couldn't help but feel a tinge of emotion rising in their hearts. Clearly, they were already touched by Li Zong's actions, realizing that his departure was surely a path to death. After all, the heavenly thunder outside wasn't ordinary; how could anyone return alive? It's purely self-deception.

Yet, facing Li Zong's 'lie,' everyone chose not to mock but instead felt genuine admiration, acknowledging that he went to face death for the sake of repaying kindness and saving everyone.

At this moment, Ding Fan saw the scene and couldn't help but furrow his eyebrows slightly. Previously, when everyone was advising Li Zong not to go out, he himself didn't say anything. Ding Fan understood that the other party couldn't possibly be that simple; otherwise, the person wouldn't be surrounded by so much bloodthirsty aura. But Ding Fan also knew that Li Zong going out now was clearly more likely to end in tragedy than fortune. At the same time, Ding Fan was aware that if all this was orchestrated by the other party, then the reality would be entirely different.

Ding Fan fell into deep thought for a moment. If all of this was designed by Li Zong, he had to greatly admire the other's acting skills, which were practically Oscar-worthy.

After witnessing Li Zong go out, the crowd fell into silence for a moment. Clearly, the young divine warriors were the most upset, and Ding Fan even noticed the eyes of the two girls had become moist. Ding Fan knew that evidently, Li Zong held a very significant place in the hearts of these girls. For a moment, Ding Fan furrowed his eyebrows slightly, not knowing if this situation was good or bad.

The fact was Li Zong had already occupied such an important place in the hearts of the two girls; if the other party came back alive and then discussed anything, it would leave him at a disadvantage. This didn't bother Ding Fan personally, but the two girls would undoubtedly be very dangerous at that time.

Although Ding Fan thought this inwardly, he still didn't want such things to happen and hoped his judgment was wrong. After all, less trouble means fewer problems, and the main task of coming to Thunder Abyss was to help the two young divine warriors complete their mission. For himself, if he could gain any opportunity, it would be even better. For Ye Ningbing, he considered this as paying back the girls' kindness.

A moment after Li Zong left, the lightning above the cave finally stopped attacking here, but the thunder outside still roared loudly. Clearly, the lightning just changed locations but continues to thunder.

At this moment, everyone's mood finally relaxed a little as they were considered safe here.

"Let's go then."

Waiting for the thunder to no longer bombard here, Ding Fan spoke to the crowd.

Upon hearing Ding Fan, the two young divine warriors first expressed some anger toward him:

"Big brother Li Zong hasn't returned yet; how can we leave first!"

"Yes, we have to wait for big brother Li Zong to come back before we leave."

At this moment, the young divine warriors spoke with some dissatisfaction towards Ding Fan.

Hearing the young divine warriors' words and the scene between them and Ding Fan, the group, for a moment, didn't know what to say. He Qianyao, looking at Ding Fan, spoke somewhat gently:

"Ding Fan, why don't we wait a bit longer? It's no harm waiting."

After hearing her words, Ding Fan said nothing but nodded slightly. Ye Ningbing beside him saw Ding Fan looking somewhat lonely. Although she didn't say anything, she stood closely beside him, clearly indicating that even if the world was against him, she would unwaveringly stand by him.

Though Ye Ningbing knew it hadn't reached that point yet, she would still choose to stand with Ding Fan. After all, no matter how good Li Zong was, he was just a stranger to her, but Ding Fan was the person she loved the most.

The group waited for a while, and Li Zong still hadn't returned. Not only Ding Fan but everyone was getting restless; however, Ding Fan didn't say anything. He knew whatever he said would be futile because the young divine warriors only had Li Zong in their minds at this time. As for himself, he couldn't measure up to their importance, prompting Ding Fan to let out a silent bitter laugh.

Since that's the case, there's no need to say anything more. After all, this time was about helping the young divine warriors complete their task; since they're willing to wait, then let them wait. But if it takes too long, Ding Fan would naturally choose to leave, considering his goodwill originated from repaying their life-saving grace to Ye Ningbing. But evidently, they no longer appreciated his efforts, so there's no need to say more.

"We'd better leave; presumably, if Li Zong could come back, he would have already returned."

At this moment, He Qianyao also seemed unwilling to wait. Clearly, they've waited for quite a while, and this place, after all, is Thunder Abyss with varied dangers. Staying here too long would undoubtedly make them vulnerable.

After hearing He Qianyao's words, the young divine warriors seemed to respond better than to Ding Fan's suggestion. Subsequently, their faces showed deep sadness as they said:

"Alright, let's go then!"

"Hmm."

Now the young girls finally agreed, leaving Ding Fan speechless for a moment. Clearly, children are indeed children; to be this heartbroken over a stranger. At the same time, Ding Fan appreciated the young girls for being genuinely kind-hearted.

However, one should know that kindness alone isn't enough in the Cultivation World.

Ding Fan didn't say much, given that they decided to leave. Experience teaches faster than mere advice.

Shortly, the group walked out of the cave. The thunder outside seemed noticeably quieter, yet still present, signaling that the lightning was some distance away from them.