With everyone focusing on their cultivation, the spiritual energy in the cave seemed to be drawn to them. Mo Wenjie was the first to sense it, as a faint golden glow enveloped her, and she unconsciously formed intricate seals with her hands. Not to be outdone, Huang Ling'er had a spiritual light flash over her brow, and she gradually began to understand a few aspects of the previously cryptic cultivation technique.
However, just then, the cave suddenly began to shake violently, and the cultivation runes on the walls twisted and deformed as if coming to life. Everyone was startled and stopped their cultivation practice. Golden Silkworm Fairy frowned deeply and shouted, "This is bad! Someone has triggered the forbidden array outside the cave, it seems our presence has been discovered."
Jiang Yu Rou tightly clutched her fist, the joints whitening slightly from the force, and she bit her teeth together as she said, "No matter who it is, if they dare to disrupt our path of cultivation, I will certainly not let them off easy!" With that, a fierce glint flashed in her beautiful eyes.
The surrounding crowd exchanged a glance, and each person's gaze conveyed an unwavering belief and determination. As if without needing to speak, they had already reached an understanding.
Following this, the group could be seen racing towards the cave entrance as if they were arrows fired from a string. Their figures sliced through the air in beautiful arcs, stirring up gusts of strong wind.
Mo Wenjie tightly clenched his fist, and his palm began to sweat slightly. His heartbeat was as urgent as a rapid drumbeat, as if it was about to burst out of his chest. Standing next to him, Huang Ling'er wasn't much better off. Her beautiful big eyes were full of worry and anxiety, and she occasionally bit her lip. Her hands unconsciously twisted together.
At this moment, whether it was Mo Wenjie or Huang Ling'er, their hearts were taken up by the emotions of tension and anticipation. This feeling was like about to step into a mysterious and unpredictable forest, not knowing how many dangers and surprises were hidden within. They were afraid of encountering unimaginable difficulties and setbacks, but at the same time, they held a glimmer of hope for the opportunities and achievements that might lie ahead.
What kind of thrilling and heart-stopping great challenge awaits them at the end of the unknown path? Perhaps it is a steep, treacherous peak to climb, or a turbulent river hiding inscrutable mysteries; or maybe it is a group of fierce and brutal enemies...
An endless stream of various, bizarre possibilities kept flowing into Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er's minds like a tide. Some of these possibilities were thrilling, while others were terrifying; some seemed incredibly beautiful, but upon closer examination, they were filled with dangers and pitfalls. Each possibility was like an unknown puzzle waiting for them to unravel the mystery.
As various possibilities kept surfacing, the already unsettled hearts of Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er became increasingly jittery. Their heartbeats started racing, almost as if they were about to leap out of their throats; fine beads of sweat began to form on their foreheads and trickled down their cheeks slowly. This sense of anxiety was like an invisible hand, squeezing their hearts tightly and leaving them slightly out of breath.
As they approached the cave mouth, a strong sense of oppression hit them. Mo Wenjie calmed down and stepped out of the cave first. What he saw outside were a group of people in black robes, led by someone holding a staff that emitted a faint glow.
“You are practicing here without permission, leave immediately.” His voice was cold.
Jiang Yu Rou coldly laughed, "This cave has no owner, so there is no need for permission."
As tensions rose between the two sides, Mo Wenjie felt a familiar presence. His heart stirred, taking a step forward and asking, "Are you related to my sect?" The black-robed leader was momentarily taken aback before bursting into laughter. "The young man is indeed perceptive. Yes, this is the former site of my sect, although it has been abandoned for many years, it cannot be appropriated by others at will."
Mo Wenjie bowed and made a gesture of respect, narrating the whole story. After a moment of thought, the black-robed leader said, "Considering your sincerity, I will let this pass this time. However, it is not advisable to linger here for long. You should find another place as soon as possible."
Mo Wenjie and his companions had been keeping their nerves in a tense state until now. After a long breath of relief, they began to prepare to return and tidy up their own belongings. However, as they turned to take a step forward, an unexpected event occurred - the ground under Huang Ling'er's feet suddenly crumbled without warning, revealing a narrow and deep crack.
In a blink of an eye, a thick darkness that seemed to solidify poured out from the crack, as if a terrifying beast with gaping jaws had opened its mouth and, in a lightning-fast moment, dragged Huang Ling'er into the abyss of darkness. It all happened too suddenly for anyone else to react in time.
"Ling'er!" Mo Wenjie shouted Huang Ling'er's name in a voice filled with despair and helplessness. The others were also greatly frightened by the sudden turn of events and ran wildly towards the crack. When they arrived, they could only stare in horror at the immense black hole that was deep and seemed to lead straight to hell, their hearts overwhelmed with shock.
Originally, they had thought that they had overcome the numerous difficulties and could take a brief rest, but who would have thought that this new crisis would suddenly fall upon them? Faced with the mysterious and terrifying black hole before them, as well as Huang Ling'er's uncertain fate, everyone fell into deep panic and confusion for a moment...
Mo Wenjie's eyes widened in disbelief as he watched Huang Ling'er's delicate figure gradually disappear from his sight. A sharp, piercing pain overwhelmed his heart instantaneously, as if millions of steel needles were being driven into his chest at once. This pain made him almost unable to breathe, and his body trembled involuntarily.
"No!" Mo Wenjie let out a despairing scream, the sound echoing through the sky. He couldn't accept that Huang Ling'er was leaving him like this, she was a ray of light in his life!
At this moment, the only thing on Mo Wenjie's mind was to save Huang Ling'er from danger. Without any hesitation, he gritted his teeth, exerted all his strength and leaped off the cliff that seemed to go on endlessly into the abyss below.
The wind howled past his ears, his clothes flapping in the breeze, but Mo Wenjie's gaze remained resolute, fixed on the bottom below, as if it were the sole place of hope for him.
Jiang Yu Rou and Xiao Aywen saw Mo Wenjie jump down, and they followed closely behind. Ding Yan and Tuo Yingying also leaped down without hesitation, as well as Qin Xiao Die, Cao Chunling, and the Golden Silkworm Fairy. They had no other choice!
Everyone fell into the darkness, feeling the cold biting their bones, as if countless ice blades were slicing through their skin. Suddenly, a faint glimmer appeared, and everyone drifted towards it. It turned out to be an ancient underground temple where Huang Ling'er lay unconscious in a corner. Mo Wenjie rushed over to pick her up, discovering that she had only sustained minor injuries.
At this moment, the stone platform in the center of the ancient temple suddenly lit up with runes, and a deep voice echoed: "Intruders, if you can solve the riddle here, you may leave safely." The group gathered around, seeing ancient patterns and strange symbols appear on the platform. Jiang Yu Rou observed them intently for a while before reaching out to press several symbols. Xiao Aywen then understood and filled in a few more. The group worked together to solve the riddle.
As the last symbol was pressed, a portal opened up. Just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to enter, the Black-Capped Leader suddenly appeared and blocked their way. "This place holds an ancient treasure. How can you take it away so easily?"
Mo Wenjie stepped forward with a solemn expression, straightened his posture, and stared directly into the eyes of the person known as the senior in front of him. He spoke up, "Senior, I have been grateful for your many kindnesses in the past. I have always kept them in mind. However, what you did today is truly inappropriate. I beg senior to reconsider before making any decisions!"
The Black-Capped Leader seemed to have not heard Mo Wenjie's words at all, remaining completely unmoved. His eyes were cold and resolute, and his hands had already begun to silently gather power, poised to launch an attack.
At this critical moment, the Golden Silkworm Fairy quietly cast a mysterious spell. This spell, like an invisible ripple, quickly spread out, silently affecting the surrounding environment and energy fluctuations.
The Black-Capped Leader suddenly felt that the attack he was about to launch was being interfered with by an unknown force, causing his movements to momentarily pause. Seizing this fleeting opportunity, Mo Wenjie and the others rushed towards the nearby portal without hesitation. Their figures moved as fast as lightning, astonishingly quick, and in a blink of an eye, they were already close to the portal.
Finally, at the last moment, they successfully entered the portal. With a flash of light, their figures disappeared instantly from their place, leaving the dangerous and contentious realm of disputes behind them forever.
Huang Ling'er looked at the group of people in front of her - Mo Wenjie, Jiang Yu Rou, Xiao Aywen, Ding Yan, Tuo Yingying, Qin Xia Die, Cao Chunling, and the mysterious and powerful Golden Silkworm Fairy. Her eyes welled up with tears instantaneously, as if a dam had broken and tears flowed like water.
"Thank you... Thank you so much!" Huang Ling'er said, her voice trembling. Each word was filled with endless gratitude. "If it hadn't been for your courage and determination to come and rescue me, risking the dangers and obstacles, I would have probably died. This favor, I Huang Ling'er will never forget!"
Her gaze swept over each person's face in turn, trying to deeply etch the image of their bravery and courage at this moment into her heart. Mo Wenjie was resolute, Jiang Yu Rou was gentle yet firm, Xiao Aywen appeared bold and courageous; Ding Yan was majestic and spirited, Tuo Yingying was charming and lovely, Qin Xia Die was lively and lively, Cao Chunling was steady and dignified, and the Golden Silkworm Fairy exuded an aura of awe-inspiring power.
These people, all of whom had known Huang Ling'er for a long time and were also disciples of Mo Wenjie, had no hesitation in extending their helping hands in this life and death moment, facing the countless difficulties and dangers together. This kind of friendship filled Huang Ling'er with warmth and moved her deeply.
