After successfully breaking through, Liang Tian and the others hurriedly retreated back to the safe valley they had previously occupied. The valley remained tranquil, but the mood among the group was particularly heavy. Although they had fought their way out of the encirclement of the Dark Alliance, they had paid a terrible price. Many comrades who had fought alongside them had fallen forever on that battlefield, and most of those who returned were injured. The pained groans of the wounded echoed through the valley, piercing the hearts of everyone present.
Liang Tian gazed at the grim scene before him, his heart filled with sorrow. These companions had fought by his side for a common goal, to thwart the evil schemes of the Dark Alliance, and now… He bit his lip, his eyes reddening, but he knew this was not the time for grief; there were more important matters awaiting his attention.
“Everyone, listen to me!” Liang Tian said loudly, suppressing his sorrow. “Although we have successfully broken through, the Dark Alliance will surely come again. We must pull ourselves together, rest well, and recover our injuries and spiritual energy.” Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, their eyes revealing determination.
Liang Tian began to methodically arrange various tasks. He instructed Chen Xue and a disciple from the Hidden Sect who was skilled in medicine to care for the wounded, utilizing the herbs in the valley and their precious medicinal pills for treatment. Although Chen Xue was exhausted herself, she still mustered her strength to move among the injured, carefully tending to their wounds and comforting their spirits.
Xiao Zhan led some lightly injured Jianghu Heroes to set up defensive measures around the valley in preparation for a possible attack from the Dark Alliance. They chopped down trees, set traps, and reinforced their previous defensive formations, busying themselves with great enthusiasm.
After ensuring everyone was settled, Liang Tian returned to his tent. He placed the ominous glowing Evil Artifact before him once more and continued his research. After the previous battle, he felt increasingly convinced that the Evil Artifact was at the root of the Dark Alliance's madness; only by destroying it could they fundamentally thwart their schemes.
Immersed in his study of the Evil Artifact, Liang Tian meticulously recalled various texts and memories from the celestial realm, trying to find a way to destroy it. He alternated between closing his eyes in deep thought and jotting down notes on paper, not letting any potential clue slip by.
Finally, after countless hours of contemplation and deduction, Liang Tian discovered a possible method to destroy the Evil Artifact. However, this method required some special materials—Millennium Spirit Jade, Nine Heavens Profound Iron, and pure Celestial Spirit Energy. Both Millennium Spirit Jade and Nine Heavens Profound Iron were rare treasures in this world with uncertain whereabouts; pure Celestial Spirit Energy existed only in legendary celestial realms—obtaining it would be no easy feat.
Yet Liang Tian did not feel discouraged; he understood that this was currently the only viable way to destroy the Evil Artifact. No matter how difficult it might be, he had to try. He stepped out of his tent and shared this news with Xiao Zhan and various experts from the Hidden Sect.
“Brother Liang, no matter how difficult it is, we support you!” Xiao Zhan said with a pat on his chest. “Even if it means climbing mountains of knives or crossing rivers of fire, we will gather these materials.”
The experts from the Hidden Sect also expressed their willingness to help. The leader of Ling Xiao Sect said, “As for Millennium Spirit Jade, I’ve heard there might be some in a secret ruin belonging to our sect; I will send someone back to search for it right away.”
The Master of Wan Jian Sect added, “As for Nine Heavens Profound Iron, I have heard there are clues in a deep abyss in an extremely cold region; I will personally go investigate.”
Liang Tian looked at everyone with gratitude and said, "Thank you all! With your support, I believe we can successfully destroy the Evil Artifact and completely defeat the Dark Alliance. However, searching for these materials is fraught with danger, so please be cautious."
Everyone nodded and then set off on their respective tasks. Thus began an adventurous journey to find the special materials and destroy the Evil Artifact. Along the way, they would encounter numerous challenges, and whether the Dark Alliance would notice their plans and attempt to thwart them remained uncertain.
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