Looking towards the direction with the heaviest Yin energy, Song Shuping's eyes lit up.
The mysteries of the Yin Ghost Clan had always piqued the interest of everyone in the divine realm, but they had never had the opportunity to observe how the Yin Ghost Clan operated during their march or while resting. In the past, any time they got close, they were immediately detected by the Yin Ghosts, so they could only ambush others and had never been ambushed themselves.
Now, it was clear to see the dispersed nature of the Yin Ghost Clan's small teams. Although they couldn't spread too far apart due to limited space, it was evident how many small squads of Yin Ghosts were scattered throughout that area without needing to observe closely.
Moreover, thanks to their lack of gathering together, Wang Long and his companion easily spotted the trapped Princess Liling.
It seemed that she was the only captive here. The other Dragon City Warriors were not within their sight. Although they wondered if they had been taken away by other teams, Wang Long and his companion were not so self-deceiving, as that did not make sense.
It was more likely that they had already met their demise, leaving only Princess Liling, who held a special identity. However, they still did not know how these Yin Ghost Clan members dealt with their bodies.
"Report!" At that moment, a Yin Ghost flew into a group of Yin Ghosts and respectfully reported to one with a light purple mark on its forehead: "So far, there have been no signs of Wang Long's people approaching. Given the time, they should have arrived by now. We come to ask whether we should continue to hold our position under the pile of rocks."
"We must keep a close watch and not let our guard down. They are not foolish individuals and certainly are not disloyal. They must have already noticed this team's disappearance and are definitely on their way here. We must be prepared to give them a big surprise, directly throwing them into chaos and striking hard. As long as we create enough disturbances, they will find no way to counter us, which will surely dampen their morale and make them anxious. At that point, they will start making mistakes that we can exploit! That will be our true moment of victory when we can trample them underfoot."
"Lord Malon is exceptionally wise and has calculated everything!" Looking at them, it seemed that the Yin Ghost Clan shared some similarities with the Giant Clan in certain aspects. They both had a serious admiration for individual power; however, while the Giant Clan revered martial prowess, the Yin Ghost Clan likely revered intelligence.
Little did they know that their Lord Malon had already made a critical miscalculation. Otherwise, he and Shunshen would not be safely present here.
But this was just the beginning; Princess Liling was now in their hands. Even if Wang Long and Song Shuping could defeat all these Yin Ghost Clan members, it was unlikely they could save her before any harm came to her.
"Well then, look at your capabilities; capturing such a woman is nothing special. Setting traps for Wang Long is merely child's play for me. This is just a small test of my abilities; the real plan has only just begun. Heh heh, when we truly succeed one day, the entire divine realm will echo with my name—Lord Malon!"
Uh-oh, the face of the Yin Ghost Clan could rival that of the Giant Clan in terms of shamelessness.
However, his words made Wang Long and Song Shuping's minds race even more.
From his immediate recognition of Wang Long's name, it was clear that their actions had likely fallen into the enemy's calculations long ago and were not merely an accidental stumble into a trap!
This made things even stranger; weren't they allies with the Giant Clan? Then why did these Yin Ghosts merely watch as their allies were attacked during their ambush?
If they had informed the Giant Clan about the truth beforehand, perhaps they could have gathered even stronger forces to make Dragon City's Army suffer a setback.
Moreover, what exactly did Marlon mean by that plan he mentioned?
"Alright, everyone has rested enough. Let's move on! We can't keep them waiting too long."
"Yes!"
Wang Long and Song Shuping exchanged a glance and quietly stepped aside.
Although Song Shuping's Instant Flash Technique was a powerful tracking tool, Wang Long did not want to use it frequently. After all, each use of the Instant Flash would generate a certain amount of Spiritual Energy Fluctuation, and if they were noticed by the Yin Ghost Clan, it would be disastrous.
Therefore, the two of them moved directly to the side of their team, with Wang Long using the Suppressing Spirit Sword to conceal their Spiritual Essence. Although he had not had the sword for long and could not unleash its full power, a small application was already within his capability.
The entire team quickly reached a hilltop, where Wang Long and his companion found it easier to hide.
However, they soon came upon a precarious rock where two formidable members of the Yin Ghost Clan stood watch, scanning the surroundings. This startled Wang Long and Song Shuping, prompting them to quickly find a place to hide and refrain from showing themselves.
"You two stay vigilant here; we'll be back shortly!" Marlon commanded them before leading the rest of the group onward.
Wang Long and Song Shuping felt frustrated.
Their plan to follow had now hit a snag.
Song Shuping whispered, "Should we take a gamble and use Instant Flash to get in? If we're lucky, we might land right in some bushes and they won't notice us."
Wang Long grasped Song Shuping's wrist and shook his head. "We can't be impulsive at times like this. Using Instant Flash now carries too much risk of exposure. Don't forget there are still others with them! Since Marlon said they wouldn't be gone long, let's wait."
For the two of them, every moment felt like an eternity. Although not much time had passed, they were both feeling increasingly anxious.
Finally, there was movement ahead again. Marlon emerged with several members of the Yin Ghost Clan.
"Let's move out immediately; our time is tight."
Marlon didn't waste any words and waved for the two vigilant Yin Ghost Clan members to join the group. However, at that moment, Wang Long noticed that Princess Liling was no longer among them!
"It seems we've lost some Yin Ghosts since we entered; they must have stayed on the hilltop. Should we go rescue her or continue pursuing?"
"Wang Long" said without hesitation, "First, go save them! We have seen the direction they are heading. At worst, we can catch up after rescuing them to see if there is a chance to pursue. Let's charge in."
"Uh!"
A series of muffled groans sounded one after another. "Wang Long" and "Song Shuping" had already acted with extreme speed, and it wasn't until they killed the eighth "Yin Ghost" that they alerted the guards inside.
Fortunately, it seemed that this place was not specifically for holding important prisoners, as the number of "Yin Ghost Clan" in sight was not very large.
At this moment, "Princess Liling" also spotted "Wang Long" and "Song Shuping," and suddenly shouted, "Be careful!"
"Wang Long" felt a sinking sensation in his heart!
He couldn't see anything that required him to be cautious!
But he knew better.
"Princess Liling" would never shout like that for no reason!
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