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Chapter 239: Another Group of People
"Where are Boss Pei and Big Dragon? They haven't come back yet. Something must have happened!"
Upon waking up, I heard Black Bear's anxious voice. A dark figure was constantly swaying in front of us, and due to the lighting, that swaying shadow looked like a tall and fierce beast.
However, when I shifted my gaze from the projected shadow, I realized that the "tall beast" was just a scrawny guy. After swaying for a while, Black Bear walked over to us and sighed, "When can we set off?"
"Yeah, Boss Pei hasn't returned all night," Wuma You said, though he seemed more composed than Black Bear. Still, I had no idea what the actual situation was.
Before I could speak, Xianxian lazily said, "They probably got lost. Let's not wait any longer; we should continue deeper inside. We might still run into them."
I understood the underlying meaning of Xianxian's words, so I nodded in agreement.
"Alright!" Wuma You immediately responded.
At that moment, someone approached. Fu Song still appeared somewhat cold, just as we had seen him before. He looked at me without avoiding Black Bear and Wuma You and said, "Yang Bin just sent word that they found some clues over there."
Yang Bin was one of the members of the exploration team we first encountered in Ice World. Since we inadvertently discovered their hidden "abilities," communication between the Spirit Department members and those in The League of Shadows had become seamless.
"Sigh, This Lord finally understands!" A gloomy sigh reached my ears as Yu Yu dusted off his clothes and looked at us with a resentful expression. He said, "Not to mention that this young master saved you once; we've all been on the 'battlefield' together. You're really stingy for not telling me anything."
Clearly, Yu Yu had already guessed the existence of the Spirit Department members. Of course, we hadn't concealed much before; I thought he would continue to play dumb, but unexpectedly he was now sighing and blaming us...
"What do you want me to tell you?" Xianxian naturally understood his insinuation but pretended not to know.
Yu Yu twitched his mouth in annoyance and shot us a glance as if to say, keep pretending! Let's see how long you can keep this up.
Actually, I had some fondness for Yu Yu's personality. Although we hadn't spent much time together, for some reason, I occasionally sensed a similar aura between him and Xianxian. People often share common traits, so I didn't think much of it.
I merely smiled lightly at Yu Yu without explaining anything and turned to Fu Song to ask, "What clues did they find over there?" By "over there," I meant the Spirit Department side. As my proud assistant, Fu Song's abilities were becoming increasingly prominent, which was something I found quite reassuring.
Fu Song did not avoid others when he spoke up, saying, "They said they saw another group of people." It's just that they didn't recognize them.
"Another group has come here too?" I was surprised, but my hands didn't stop. Although there wasn't much to pack, I still needed to dispose of anything that might expose our actions and identities. It was a bit troublesome, but if I could avoid it, I would; there was no need to waste energy.
Since Snow Princess and Cold Snow were seriously tidying up, I quickly discussed our next course of action with everyone.
Xianxian advocated for splitting up. He said, "We're all grown men, what is there to be afraid of? Splitting up gives us more chances to find the entrance. I believe Pei Zi and the others will head straight for the Underworld entrance after realizing they're lost. We can all meet up there. Moreover, the most important thing is that Feng Yuanliang has already gone in; those who entered first can provide assistance."
"I think it's better for everyone to stick together!" Wuma You quickly disagreed, looking fearful as he said, "Who knows what might be in here? Being together allows us to look out for one another. If we split up, won't that make this mission even more difficult?"
In any case, Wuma You and Black Bear insisted on going together, and in the end, Xianxian and I had no choice but to agree. Honestly, I would have preferred if everyone just went back! Having more people doesn't necessarily mean greater strength; personal ability is still the most important factor. While splitting up does pose various dangers, I believe that only when our own team acts will we not be distracted by various people or events that could disrupt our focus and thinking.
Lime's memory had been damaged and altered by an unknown force, which had already astonished us greatly. Especially after this trip to Paradise Spirit Tower, my trust in the Demon Clan and the Azure Dragon organization was no longer absolute. At least in the conflict between the Demon Clan and the God Alliance, we in The League of Shadows maintained neutrality!
Since we were neutral, we should reduce "genuine communication" with both parties; otherwise, it would only hinder our judgment.
As humans, we all have flaws, and the greatest flaw of a person is—emotion! Otherwise, there wouldn't be a term like "protecting one's own." Naturally, we hope that those around us are good and right, while those who harm them are seen as bad.
This mindset is something we absolutely cannot afford now! This is also why Lime did not tell others he knew the route and why Xianxian insisted on splitting up.
Nature operates on the principle of survival of the fittest; while humans as advanced beings have surpassed other creatures and cannot be governed by natural laws, we are still part of nature and cannot escape its survival rules or rise above them.
Thus, although we feel guilty in our hearts, the three of us will not stop for anyone now. Whether it’s my background or Lime's secret, our path is destined to differ from Pei Zi's group. They have the vast Azure Dragon Organization behind them and strong support from the Demon Clan; all their actions are for their family and organizational interests. As for us...
I initially planned to collaborate closely with Azure Dragon, but after my conversation with Luo Yu, I vaguely felt that Azure Dragon and the Demon Clan are not as they appear on the surface. Now it seems their goal is to oppose the God Alliance. But what exactly has the God Alliance done? Cyborgs? Although I've learned about the power of ancient times, I'm still skeptical about cyborgs.
Just like the name God Alliance suggests, this organization is composed of a group of powerful individuals. God is merely a title; therefore, I suspect that "cyborgs" may not mean what it literally says. What hidden truths lie beneath is what we need to uncover next.
Due to information from the Spirit Department, we did not argue much about whether to split up or stay together. I was also quite curious about the other people who came here. What kind of individuals have arrived this time?
The Golden Eagle Sect claimed my father was collaborating with them; I found that hard to believe, but that photo was genuine. So perhaps my father has some hidden agenda. If that's the case, then people from the Golden Eagle Sect must also be here.
I wonder if Black Blade will send someone over or if Divine Hand will show up. Just thinking about Divine Hand and Evil Bird makes me feel uneasy; back when I lacked power, they really toyed with me and coerced me!
Additionally, there are Song A and Sudai. Even now, I still don't know which faction they belong to. I suspect they are from the Azure Dragon, because despite monitoring me for so long, they haven't made a move against me. This is different from Golden Eagle Sect and Black Blade.
To avoid getting lost, the Spirit Department has stationed a person at regular intervals, so we followed this invisible route downwards and soon reached the place where Yang Bin was located.
“Feng Xiao Ge.” As soon as Yang Bin saw me, he came over with a look of regret on his face and said, “They have already left here. Jiang Feng and Brother He went after them.”
I nodded, knowing that the structure here is exceptionally complex. If we stray too far, we might end up far from our original destination. Therefore, the "route" we took required many people to stand guard, which directly led to a shortage of manpower. After reaching this point, we couldn't proceed any further.
I wasn't overly worried about the safety of Jiang Feng and He Cheng. Not to mention that they are currently in a Spirit state, their abilities both in life and now are very strong; otherwise, the members of the Spirit Department wouldn't be so united. However, I did feel a bit guilty. Although I provided them with the location of The Dead, I hadn't invested much effort in the Spirit Department. On the contrary, it was Jiang Feng and He Cheng who had worked hard.
“Feng Xiao Ge, ask them if they have seen Boss Pei!” At this moment, Black Bear reminded me about their leader.
Naturally, I didn't need to ask again; Yang Bin shook his head and said, “We did encounter them once before, but now I don’t know where they went.”
Since Yang Bin didn't manifest himself, Black Bear and the others couldn't see or hear him. However, in front of most members of The League of Shadows, he often revealed his form to communicate. Clearly, Jiang Feng had mentioned this phenomenon before.
I didn't say much about it; it was just right. After relaying what Yang Bin said to Wuma You and Black Bear, our group continued on our way.
Because Spirits can pass through walls freely, tracking people is very convenient. However, for us flesh-and-blood humans, we could only rely on our senses and the marks left behind to move forward.
As we delved deeper into the dark stone cave, accompanied by ghosts around us, I momentarily felt as if I was walking toward hell…
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