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Chapter 230: A Lonely Man and a Lonely Woman
To the north of Zhao Kingdom lies a mountain range known as Longshan. This Longshan stretches from east to west, resembling a giant dragon lying across the land of Zhao, extending for thousands of miles. Although the terrain is not particularly treacherous, various reasons have made this mountain range quite famous in Zhao.
Within Longshan, weeds grow thickly, and forests spread out. As far as the eye can see, it is almost entirely dense forest. If one is not extremely familiar with the area, they would not dare to enter the mountains casually, as the terrain within Longshan is exceedingly complex, and the various landscapes are quite similar, making it difficult for outsiders to distinguish one place from another.
"Brother Sun, how are you?"
A concerned voice echoed in a hidden cave within Longshan. Upon closer inspection, there were a man and a woman hiding inside. These two were none other than Sun Zhe and Tang Yuexi, who had escaped from a pursuit. However, Zheng Bin, Liu Mei, and Jingjing were nowhere to be seen.
Having been chased to this point, Tang Yuexi no longer resembled her usual elegant and luxurious self; she was covered in dust and debris, looking utterly disheveled. Her eyes still held traces of intense fear, but this appearance only added to her fragile charm, making her ethereal demeanor even more captivating.
In contrast, Sun Zhe's condition could not simply be described as disheveled.
His entire body was smeared with countless streaks of crimson blood, making it impossible to tell whether it was his own or that of his enemies. The overwhelming stench of blood lingered in the air. His two Beast Souls had long since retreated into his body; his spiritual energy and Spiritual Power had truly reached a point of complete depletion with not a trace remaining. Particularly notable was the deep sword wound on his chest that exposed bone; in the dim light of the cave, it gleamed with a sinister ferocity.
His once resolute face was now pale, his strong body appeared weak and powerless, and even his eyes seemed dull and lifeless, as if he might fall into unconsciousness at any moment. If it weren't for Sun Zhe's tenacious willpower holding him up, he would have collapsed long ago.
Seeing Sun Zhe in such a state caused Tang Yuexi to quietly sob. Crystal-clear tears streamed down her delicate cheeks, and her frail body trembled involuntarily. She understood that if it weren't for her sake, Sun Zhe would never have fallen into such dire circumstances.
"Sun... um..." Just as she was about to speak, a large hand suddenly covered her mouth, stifling her words.
"Shh!"
Sun Zhe frowned slightly as he looked at the struggling Tang Yuexi. His pale lips parted to utter a sound before he lowered his hand and turned his gaze toward the entrance of the cave.
"Huo Gang, do you see anyone over there?"
Just as Sun Zhe's right hand was lowered, a clear voice rang out from outside the cave. It turned out that their pursuers had not given up on searching for Sun Zhe and Tang Yuexi; instead, they had gathered several elites from the continent to comb through the mountains. This particular area was clearly under the jurisdiction of Flame Continent.
Upon hearing this voice, Tang Yuexi's body involuntarily shuddered. Now that Sun Zhe had no combat capability left and her own cultivation was extremely low, even one elite from these various worlds could easily capture them both. She understood better than Sun Zhe what their fate would be if they fell into those hands.
"I'm really looking for them! Damn it! Why is this mountain range so vast? We have fewer than a hundred people; even if we keep searching, we probably won't find them all! I really don't know where those people have hidden!" The man referred to as Huo Gang clearly had a much more volatile temper; he kicked a nearby tree in frustration and couldn't help but curse loudly. His rough voice echoed throughout the Mountain Valley.
"Take your time searching; after all, Lord Firecloud is here. Among them are two who are nearby. If we search carefully and find them, we'll be free," replied the initial speaker with a more relaxed attitude while trying to calm Huo Gang down.
As they chatted idly, the two of them slowly walked deeper into the mountains. A few people nearby followed them in another direction. Although they had identified a certain area, it was quite large, spanning over ten miles. Coupled with the complex terrain of Longshan, unless they could mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops to search meticulously, it would be impossible to find anything in a short time.
What these people did not know was that the two they were searching for were precisely in the gorge they had just left. The cave where Sun Zhe and his companion were located was well-hidden, situated halfway up the gorge. Additionally, the entrance was covered with countless weeds and vines, making it nearly impossible for an ordinary person to discover.
Seeing that several people had left together, Sun Zhe and his companion finally let out a sigh of relief, the pressure in their hearts easing considerably.
"Why are they pursuing you so relentlessly? It shouldn't just be because of your identity, right?"
Turning to look at Tang Yuexi, Sun Zhe's calm eyes suddenly sparkled with an astonishing brilliance. In fact, he had already sensed something unusual when several powerful individuals from different continents appeared simultaneously. He suspected that the reason these people wanted to capture Tang Yuexi was not as simple as Yan Ruoyun's involvement; this was no longer something that could be explained by merely disrupting the alliance between two continents.
"I..."
At Sun Zhe's sudden question, Tang Yuexi's body trembled slightly, and a trace of barely perceptible panic flashed across her face, but Sun Zhe noticed it.
"Is there really anything you can't tell me at this point?"
Gazing at this woman who seemed both familiar and strange, Sun Zhe's pale lips moved slightly as he slowly uttered a sentence. He wasn't merely curious about the reason; rather, he realized that he was the only one protecting Tang Yuexi now. Only by truly understanding the cause of the situation could he make better arrangements.
"It's not that; actually..."
Just as Tang Yuexi began to speak, Sun Zhe suddenly collapsed. He had already been on the verge of fainting; as soon as those responsible for searching left, he relaxed internally, and his tightly wound nerves finally loosened. After just a couple of sentences, he involuntarily fell into unconsciousness.
The continuous battles and desperate running had drained Sun Zhe's energy completely; he was genuinely exhausted now.
Looking at the man who had just fallen into her arms, Tang Yuexi's lips curled slightly into a helpless smile. She slowly lowered her head to gaze at his resolute face and gently brushed her slender fingers through his dark hair. This action caused a blush to appear on her delicate face while a complex emotion surged in her black eyes.
"Why is this happening?"
Raising her head slowly, she looked through the tangled vines at the cave entrance towards the outside world. The smile that used to adorn her face now bore a hint of bitterness that was difficult for others to understand. She was not without worries; she simply hadn't expressed them until now. Unconsciously, her slender arm wrapped around her neck as if seeking support—a harbor where she could find solace.
Meanwhile, several miles away in the Void, four figures floated in mid-air—three men and one woman—exuding an aura that was somewhat terrifying. Even if Sun Zhe were to unleash all his power, he could only withstand one of them.
These four individuals were from Thunder Continent's War and Thunder Abyss, Flame Continent's Fire Cloud, and Green Forest Continent's Lü Qin.
From their overwhelming presence, it was evident that all four were peak experts who had reached the Fifth Stage. Among this batch of young talents entering Nine Continents Mainland, they were undoubtedly among the elite—and they were precisely here to find Sun Zhe and his companions.
After a fierce battle with Sun Zhe, his strength had diminished significantly, and his face still appeared somewhat pale. However, no one dared to look at the Giant Kun tightly gripped in his hand. He exchanged glances with Thunder Abyss, and all four of them silently shook their heads.
"We searched together with Divine Consciousness and found nothing. There are only two possibilities: either they have already left this area, or they have concealed their presence using special means. However, I believe the first possibility is more likely," a hoarse voice came from Fire Cloud. Upon hearing his voice, everyone involuntarily felt a burning sensation; it was clear that he had reached a profound understanding of the Law of Fire.
In his view, with the combined search of four Fifth Stage experts, it was impossible for Sun Zhe and his companion to remain hidden. What he did not realize was that Sun Zhe's spiritual energy and Spiritual Power had completely depleted, making it impossible for him to sense them. Additionally, due to her physical condition, Tang Yuexi's presence was undetectable to outsiders; both of their situations were rather unique.
"Hmph, I don't care about Tang Yuexi, but we must find Sun Zhe! I need to avenge my brother!" said a woman dressed in a green long dress with her hair styled high. A chilling light flickered in her eyes as she spoke; she was Lü Qin, the sister of Lü Lin, who had been killed by Sun Zhe.
Hearing this, Zhan and Thunder Abyss couldn't help but furrow their brows.
"We can't keep delaying here. The representatives from the Light, Dark, and Water Cloud continents have already begun contacting the royal families on the Nine Continents Mainland. The Han, Song, and Yan empires have preliminarily agreed to their demands. We need to speed up," Zhan said as he looked at everyone.
"But regardless, we must capture Tang Yuexi; otherwise, we won't be able to report back to the Sect!"
Finally, Fire Cloud from the Flame Continent's gaze flickered as he made the final decision.
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