“Please tell the students with minor injuries to help support the seriously injured. We will leave now!”
Led by Ling Shuang, this combined army, consisting of the elites from the Xuan Tian Sword Sect and the remnants of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, quietly withdrew from the hidden valley and stealthily headed southwest in the direction of the Red Flame Gorge.
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After leaving the valley, David maximized his spatial escape technique and hiding abilities.
He moved quickly through dense forests, rocky mountains, and shadows like invisible shadows, his divine sense radiating in all directions from the center of himself, like the most advanced radar.
They carefully searched for any traces that might be related to Shiyan and Yingwu, while skillfully avoiding the guard troops, both visible and hidden.
He first followed the route given by Lie Tian and searched in the direction of the Xuan Tian Sword Sect, where he found some faint battle traces and unique secret markings of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect.
The hidden sign pointed in another direction—it seemed to be a remote path that led to the former location of the Gate of Ten Thousand Beasts.
David’s heart was beating fast. Could it be that the two of them had been exposed when they went to investigate the old site of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect?
He immediately changed direction and followed the instructions.
The closer you get to the outer area of the former location of the Gate of Ten Thousand Beasts, the denser the patrols and the more tense the atmosphere.
David had to be more careful, sometimes even needing to hide for a long time, waiting for the break between patrol shifts before he could pass.
Along the way, he found more signs of fighting, and bloodstains.
Judging from the aura, this was a fusion of Shi Yan and Ying Wu!
David’s heart sank even further.
Finally, near a narrow mountain stream about a hundred miles from the original core area of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, David discovered strong residual energy and a large amount of fresh blood.
The rocks on both sides of the mountain stream showed clear traces of slashes from swords and knives as well as magic attacks, leaving behind a scene of utter destruction.
In the air, besides the auras of Shi Yan and Ying Wu, there were at least five or six different fierce auras of combined creatures, as well as two terrifying auras of demon cultivators.
“They were ambushed here”
David’s eyes were cold as ice.
Judging from the traces at the scene, the battle was quite fierce. Shi Yan and Ying Wu obviously put up staunch resistance, but the enemy had a large number of troops and seemed to have prepared themselves.
He searched carefully and found a small piece of torn black clothing in the gap, with the faint scent of a Shadow Dancer and some bloodstains on it.
David gripped the hem of the clothes tightly, his knuckles turning slightly white.
Following a trail of faint lingering scent and some barely visible drag marks on the ground, David managed to track them down.
The tracks finally disappeared near the entrance of a cave located halfway up the mountainside, hidden by dense vines.
The entrance of the cave was only covered by a barrier, but the faint sounds of people talking and the sobs and moans of a woman could be heard from inside!
David’s eyes suddenly became cold, his killing intent almost solidified. He moved as fast as lightning, silently passing through the simple barrier and entering the cave.
The cave was quite spacious and was lit by several eerie green soul lamps.
Seven or eight beast warriors of various shapes and sizes sat together, talking and laughing heartily, sharing wine and meat. Scattered on the ground were some junk items taken from Shi Yan and Ying Wu.
Deep in the cave, two people were tied to two thick stone pillars.
It was Shi Yan and Ying Wu!
Shi Yan’s condition was very bad. He was covered in blood, with many deep wounds that exposed bone, and one of his arms was bent unnaturally, clearly broken.
He lowered his head, his breathing was weak, and he was in a semi-comatose state.
As for Yingwu, her condition only made David even more angry!
Her outer clothing was torn in half, revealing her blood-stained underwear, and her fair skin was covered in bruises and cuts.
A beast leader with curved horns like a goat and a lewd face was grinning lewdly.
He reached out to tear off her remaining clothes, his breath reeking of alcohol: “Beautiful girl, don’t resist. Once I’m done toying with you, I might spare your life and offer you as a plaything to the Beast Bone Sect Leader, hahaha!”
Yingwu struggled desperately, her eyes filled with tears of despair and humiliation, but her spiritual power had been sealed and she was seriously injured, so she was powerless to fight back.
FAQ Novel
Q: What is David’s immediate goal in this chapter?
A: David’s immediate goal is to find Shi Yan and Ying Wu, who have not returned as expected.
Q: What is the purpose of the Flame Pendant?
A: The Flame Pendant is one of the keys required to open the entrance to the secret realm.
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