The seven responded in deep voices, forming a mysterious Spiritual Link among themselves.
A perfect sealed ring.
This link was more exquisite, more stable, and more powerful than "Source Eyes"... And the medium forming the link wasn’t the Superpower of any of them, but the mysterious robe they were clad in at the moment!
The robe engraved with the "Zhenyue Pattern"!
"My lord... Is what General Bai Xi said true?"
After pondering for a moment, someone spoke cautiously.
He was a follower of Duke Zhen Yue in Light City, having traveled a great distance to Central City for the mission’s restart.
In the intelligence from Light City.
The Duolu River Disaster Realm was said to be endless... Before the North Continent Army had fully taken over this Disaster Realm, among the first Transcendents to enter, there was a Believer of the Light God’s Seat. Then, this Believer sacrificed his life, seeking the "door" to the Disaster Realm for Light City, proceeding along the Black River’s main route.
The eventual conclusion... was that the Believer’s soul returned to the Light.
And with his spirit, the information that returned was that the Black River has no end.
This Black River was blocked by a formidable snow mountain!
But General Bai Xi claimed to have seen a monument and ancient script at the end of the Black River!
These two pieces of information together attracted the attention of Light City... Thus, Zhen Yue embarked on this journey.
As the newly appointed Duke of the North Continent, participating in this mission was legitimate, especially since he brought along the follower from Light City, providing such assistance, the North Continent had no reason to refuse!
"Beyond that mountain, we will know the answer for ourselves."
Meng Xiao gazed into the distance, his tone steady: "However, given the reputation of that General Bai Xi, why fabricate such news out of nothing?"
Bakui, following by the side, inquired softly: "Once we enter the ’Broken Chain Zone’, can we act then?"
"That snow mountain is quite extraordinary."
Meng Xiao squinted his eyes, expressionless, and said: "Once inside, don’t rush to find people, first seek the correct path of the snow mountain. When the time is right, I will naturally pinpoint Gu Shen’s location... You all, do not let your guard down. If you die in the snow mountain, I won’t have time to retrieve your bodies."
Bakui scratched his head.
He said seriously: "If action is required... Zhong Yuan’s team is a formidable force not to be underestimated."
Bakui hesitated slightly, then said: "That blond guy is really strong."
Meng Xiao coldly said two words.
Bakui was taken aback, a bit aggrieved, wondering what was wrong with what he just said?
"Mr. Osmond, we are approaching Black Mountain and are about to enter the ’Broken Chain Zone’ next."
Zhong Yuan successfully established a Spiritual Link with the control room.
On the other side of the screen, the older and younger sitting in the control room didn’t look relaxed.
From Osmond’s eyes, Zhong Yuan vaguely sensed something unusual: "Sir?"
"Captain Zhong Yuan, there’s some bad news to inform you."
Lin Lin spoke on behalf of Osmond, saying: "Within the Duolu River Disaster Realm, there might exist unknown ’Extraordinary Creatures’... Other teams downstream have discovered ancient destroyed bones."
The Spiritual Link from the control room was audible to the entire team!
In a moment of stunned surprise, everyone’s expressions turned heavy.
Zhong Yuan frowned and said: "But along this way... I haven’t sensed any living aura."
Saying this, he looked at Gu Shen.
Gu Shen’s Chi Huo had also been probing.
Gu Shen and Zhong Yuan exchanged a glance, slowly shook his head... This news also took him by surprise, as Chi Huo spread around the "Black River", even though it was only a wisp, the sensing range was vast, yet not the slightest trace of life was detected!
"You need to be careful..."
Lin Lin solemnly reminded: "Perhaps the dead energy from the main river is too strong, preventing any life forms from surviving, but in any case, keep an eye out."
Zhong Yuan’s expression was grave, his reaction quick, realizing deeper implications upon receiving this news—
If truly there are living beings!
Then during the initial campaign, why was the allied force unaware in the slightest?
They... most likely concealed themselves!
If so, it is not merely simple "Extraordinary Creatures", but those living within the Duolu River Disaster Realm might have their own intelligence!
If they know to hide, they must know how to ambush!
"Right... and one more thing."
Lin Lin lowered his voice, said: "Gu Shen, be careful, for you are about to enter the ’Broken Chain Zone’, aside from potentially existing ’Extraordinary Creatures’, be wary of those following behind."
Lin Lin knew, Gu Shen couldn’t be unaware.
"Thanks for the warning."
Gu Shen said earnestly: "I will come back alive."
"Not only come back alive... but return unscathed." Lin Lin said with an air of subtle mystery: "You are Her Majesty the Empress’s esteemed guest, as the host of the North Continent, I hope after the mission, I can safely send you back to Changye."
Gu Shen gave a bright smile.
The biting cold wind swept past, gray fine snow entangled with a mist drifted by, causing the already unstable Spiritual Link to break, and the two young men facing each other across several miles on the screen were forced to end this conversation before saying more.