"Should we wait until the fog clears before leaving?"
Wenying probed carefully. She didn't want her brother to forcibly "send" her back. Han Chang looked at her and Jiao Mo with complicated expressions and didn't know what to do. I don’t know when the fog will dissipate, but it will be more dangerous if we disperse now.
"Waiting all the time is not an option," he murmured.
"This is not an ordinary fog." Xie Zhe looked around, "It is a scene caused by the evil spirit. If the weather is like this, I can see the road clearly."
"Really?" Han Chang felt hopeful, but then fell into hesitation. He looked at his sister, who was also worried, and said, "But it's impossible for you to send them back and come back, right? Maybe the fog will clear along the way. But if we keep waiting like this, we don't know when we will be able to return to normal." "
"Everything in Shiyue Mountain is too abnormal." Jiao Mo shook his head and said, "No matter what decision you make, I can listen to your arrangements. I believe in you. Why not, let Mr. Xie make the decision."
Xie Zhe was still a little afraid of her asking this. Of course he knew that there was strength in numbers, but he also didn't want his friends to be in danger. He hesitated again and again, as he really couldn't bear the responsibility for anyone getting hurt. Regardless of what happened to Ling Huan or Mi Yin, it was an extremely painful lesson for both of them, and they could not afford any more tragedies.
"I... still advise you to go back."
Wenying's eyes dimmed obviously, and she took a deep breath, as if she wanted to complain about something. But she was probably too uncomfortable, so she sat back without saying anything, but her face was bulging as if she was angry. Xie Zhe further explained:
"Logically speaking, you all know how dangerous a place like Tengu Mound is. If there really is any rumored terrible curse, none of the four of us should be spared."
"I'm not afraid!" Wenying immediately stood up and said, "My brother is already gone, how can I..."
After saying that, she felt dizzy and sat down again. Seeing her like this, Han Shang naturally didn't allow her to take risks.
"Don't make trouble! If you have a problem, who will take care of grandma!"
Wenying remained silent. Jiao Mo stroked her hair to express comfort. Xie Zhe continued:
"Speaking selfishly... You have all heard what we said about Miss Ye and Miss Xue. I know that you are actually quite powerful, but even on the battlefield, there are no swords and no eyes, let alone in such a taboo place. There should be more to say. So far, we haven’t encountered any trouble in Shiyue Mountain. I believe it will be safer for you to go back than to continue walking. We... really don’t dare to see more relatives and friends have accidents. I hope it’s just for us. ——”
"No need to say more." Jiao Mo raised a hand, "If you put it like this, of course I will understand."
"One more thing," Xie Zhe added, "if... there is really a big trouble in the rift valley of Shiyue Mountain, which affects the human world outside Tengu Tomb, it will be terrible. I want to ask you, if If something happens, the elderly in the mountain village can be evacuated. Although they choose to stay and face the danger,... we can't really see this happening. Now that you and I know about it, we should stop it."
Han Zhang nodded repeatedly, and Jiao Mo understood completely, only Wenying was still a little unhappy. Jiao Mo began to persuade her. She listened to what Xie Zhe said, but she was still a little reluctant. She lowered her face and rubbed her feet restlessly back and forth on the ground. When Jiao Mo was talking to her, Han Chang looked at her. He remembered that in the past, when his sister could not transform into a human well, the fox's ears and tail were always exposed. This is a problem that almost all foxes will encounter when learning to transform. At that time, if someone said something to her and she got angry, her ears would droop and her tail would swipe around as if she was having a bad temper.
The more he remembered these things, the less he wanted to put Wenying in any danger.
"Well, let's stay for a while." Jiao Mo said, "You go first. When the fog lifts, we will go down the mountain. If the fog lingers for too long, we will walk slowly."
Wenying stopped making excuses. With Jiao Mo's help, she slowly stood up and kicked away a small stone at her feet. Han Chang didn't want to do too many parting "rituals", and he was more worried that it would be some kind of bad omen. Usually a casual and relaxed farewell makes it easier to meet again. This is the experience he has gained from many years of living in the world.
So, only the two of them were left on the way to Tengu Mound. Of course Xie Zhe didn't fool them, he could indeed see clearly how to move forward. It's just that Kanna-kun's aura was completely obscured by this chaotic demonic energy, and Han Chang could no longer judge the correct path. Along the way, they all had their own thoughts and remained silent. The only thing that both of them were aware of was that neither of them mentioned the curse of Tenguzuka.
It doesn't matter... Since Kanna-kun is here, nothing will happen.
Maybe.
After walking for a long time, the fog has not dissipated. I wonder what happened to the two girls. It must be almost noon now, right? But the sun showed no sign of showing up. Looking from a distance, the fog all around is gray, the sky in the distance is still dim, and everything is so hazy. At this moment, Han Chang pricked up his ears.
"I seemed to hear something..."
"what sound?"
"A... sound that's hard to describe." Han Chang gestured, "It's like the wind beating on the window, but it's also like... the sound of metal and mica, mixed with some weird breaking sounds."
"How do you describe it?" Xie Zhe's eyes widened, "Why didn't I hear anything? And what on earth can make the sound you said?"
"follow me."
Without saying a word, Han Zhang suddenly ran forward, as if he no longer needed Xie Zhe's guidance. Xie Zhe had to follow quickly. The terrain became increasingly steep, and several times they had to use their hands and feet. And Han Zhang is extremely good at these things, which makes Xie Zhe miserable. Although his speed is not slow, compared to this purebred monster, it is still too slow.
Finally, they reached the top of the mountain.
The moment we reached the top of the mountain, all the fog disappeared. Looking back, I can still see a hazy mist, but the scenery in front of me is so clear, it's like two worlds. Xie Zhe adjusted his breathing and looked around. This cliff is indeed not as straight as the legend says, and it doesn't look like it was carved out by a big axe. Probably first, it’s because of wind and rain erosion, and the structure of the cliff is uneven; second, it’s because of the back-and-forth between the Mountain Enemies and the Big Tengu...
The mountains on the other side are almost level with this side. Because the distance was too far, he was not sure whether there was fog over there. He looked at the bottomless mountain stream in front of him again, feeling that if he took a step forward, he would be able to feel the cold air that was not summer.
"Thank you, look over there!"
Han Chang suddenly pointed forward to the right. Xie Zhe looked over and saw an unusual scene. Someone is in this rift valley - even hanging in the air! The man's feet felt as if they were stepping on a solid floor invisible to the naked eye. And he was holding a weapon and attacking forward again and again. On both sides of him were the Shiyue Mountains, and in front and behind him were pitch-black abyss. He was not afraid at all, he just slashed tirelessly with his sword. Sometimes if he exerts too much force, he will use the momentum to do a somersault, fall to the ground from a high place, and then adjust his posture again to launch an attack.
If Xie Zhe saw it correctly, the pair of scimitars were clearly black and white. He and Han Zhang understood each other in their minds and immediately rushed in that direction along the cliff. As they got closer and closer, the sound Han Shang described became clearer and clearer. Xie Zhe realized that his description was apt enough. If he were to explain it himself, he might not be able to explain it.
When the two of them got closer to Kanna-kun, they both vaguely discovered that the transparent front he hit was not that transparent. It was like a huge spider web woven between two cliffs. The scenery in the middle is very broken, like a clear glass with cracks that spread after being hit hard in the center. Even the dim sky, seen through here, becomes piece by piece, with extremely thin lines in the center making their splicing appear distorted.
"Kanna-kun!"
Han Sheng shouted, but Kannawu-kun probably didn't hear him. The two of them were still some distance away from him, not to mention the sound Kanna-kun made was too harsh. Although the transmission power is not very strong, once it can be heard clearly, it is too loud. Just after he called Kanna-kun three times in a row, a strange light suddenly overflowed from the center of the "spider web". The light was so bizarre that the entire cracked barrier became colorful, like a work of art made of multi-colored glass. As for its aesthetic value, these three outsiders don't know how to appreciate it. Brilliant light overflows from the irregular holes, and the colorful light pillars are still rotating. I don't know how weird the interior is. Kanna-kun thrust a white knife in hard, and the blade refracted the light elsewhere. Although the beam of light was very thin, it penetrated straight into the sky and projected into the dusty yellow sky. Then, he twisted the blade forcefully to widen the breach.
Even though they were that far away, they could feel the strong hostility gushing out. It's not just the simple demonic power, but also the powerful and undisguised desire to kill. These ominous preludes were obviously enough to dissuade anyone who came close, but Kanna Wujun jumped up and rushed straight into the cave that was torn two feet apart. The moment he disappeared, there was another burst of thunder in the air. This time it was more terrifying than any time last night. The light penetrated the dust layer in the sky and seemed to tear the sky in half.
It's almost like a warning sign.
Suddenly, the two of them noticed that the gap that Kanna-kun crossed was slowly getting smaller. This transparent barrier is healing itself, at a speed that is just detectable, neither too fast nor too slow. The two of them sped up and desperately tried to track him down. Han Chang jumped down the cliff without even thinking about it. Xie Zhe was so shocked that his heart almost stopped. But his risky judgment was correct. He really did not fall, and stood firmly just like Kanna-kun. However, Xie Zhe knew that once the gap was restored to its original state, this invisible platform might really be unstoppable.
Xie Zhe calmed down and jumped onto the empty platform with a big leap. But for a moment, he clearly felt that he was out of touch. He ran away, and the "ground" behind him was constantly crumbling. He only glanced down, and the dark and empty abyss made him confused. He immediately raised his head, with only Han Shang's back in his eyes. After he jumped into the gradually closing crack, Xie Zhe squeezed in with all his strength. I'm afraid if he were a step too late, he would be stuck in the barrier. As for the consequences, he didn't dare to think about it.
The two were panting and trying to collect themselves. After regaining consciousness, they raised their heads and looked at this unfamiliar territory.
The next moment, they were stunned.
