Chapter 812 Try Again
"Elder brother, I don't think we can sit still and wait for death." Li Yifeng was the first to say, "Since the Demon Sect has broken through the sect, the next step will definitely be to kill us. We must take the initiative and strike first!"
"Yifeng is right, we can no longer be passively beaten." Zhu Tai also agreed, "Instead of waiting for the Demon Sect to come to our door, we should take the initiative and catch them off guard!"
Gu Jiuchen pondered for a moment and asked, "Yifeng, do you have any specific plans?"
"I suggest that we take advantage of the terrain and set up an ambush on the only way the Demon Cult must pass to ambush them." Li Yifeng pointed to a canyon on the map and said, "The terrain here is difficult and easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is an ambush. Best location.”
"Okay, let's follow your plan." Gu Jiuchen nodded in agreement. He believed in Li Yifeng's judgment and his ability.
Zhu Tai, Qi Rong and Liu Yaonian took the order and left. They took various materials brought out from the sect's treasure house and began to set up traps in the canyon. Zhu Tai is good at mechanism skills. He uses rocks and trees to build huge traps, just waiting for the people of the Demon Cult to fall into the trap. Qi Rong was proficient in formations. He set up a maze at the entrance of the canyon. Once the people of the Demon Cult entered it, they would lose their way and be slaughtered. Liu Yaonian is responsible for placing poison in the trap. She is proficient in poison techniques, and the poisons she uses are extremely poisonous and will kill if touched.
Lin Luan and Lin Wanqing stayed in the cave to take care of Ye Linglong. Lin Wanqing checked Ye Linglong's injuries. Her brows furrowed slightly. Ye Linglong's injuries were more serious than she thought. The spiritual power in his body was almost exhausted, and he was also infected with some kind of strange toxin.
"Senior sister, how is Linglong?" Lin Luan asked anxiously.
"It's not optimistic." Lin Wanqing shook her head, "Her injuries are too serious, and she was also poisoned. It will take me some time to prepare an antidote."
"What should we do?" Lin Luan's eyes were full of worry, "Can Linglong hold on?"
"I will try my best." Lin Wanqing clenched her fists. She would definitely cure Ye Linglong and never let her die like this.
In addition to taking care of Ye Linglong, Lin Luan and Lin Wanqing are also studying the weaknesses of the mysterious figure. They carefully recalled the process of fighting the mysterious figure, hoping to find some clues.
"Junior sister, do you still remember? When the senior brother used the "Nine Heavens Thunder Fire Technique" to attack the mysterious figure, he seemed a little unable to resist." Lin Luan said suddenly.
"You mean, that mysterious figure might be afraid of the power of thunder and lightning?" Lin Wanqing's eyes lit up. If that was the case, then they would have found a way to deal with him.
"Yes, I think it's very possible." Lin Luan nodded, "Elder brother's "Nine Heavens Thunder and Fire Technique" is so powerful that even the leader of the Demon Cult, Heisha, is afraid of it. Although that mysterious figure is powerful, it is impossible. Completely ignores the attack of thunder and lightning."
"Then let's tell senior brother the news now!" Lin Wanqing said and was about to stand up, but was held back by Lin Luan.
"Senior sister, don't be anxious yet." Lin Luan shook his head, "We are just guessing now, there is no conclusive evidence yet. If we tell senior brother rashly, if he is wrong, wouldn't he be happy in vain?"
"Then what do you think we should do?" Lin Wanqing asked.
"Let's think about it carefully and see if there are any missing parts." Lin Luan pondered for a moment, "I always feel that there are many secrets in that mysterious figure that we don't know."
Lin Wanqing nodded. She knew that Lin Luan was right. They must act cautiously and not miss any detail.
Gu Jiuchen sat beside Ye Linglong's bed all night with a serious look on his face. The exquisite pale face stung his heart like a needle. He kept recalling every detail of his fight with the mysterious figure, and his heart was filled with self-blame and anger. If he hadn't been careless, Linglong wouldn't have been seriously injured.
The next morning, the disciples gathered together, and everyone's face was full of worry and exhaustion. Gu Jiuchen stood up, glanced at everyone, and said in a deep voice: "I know you are all worried about Linglong, and so am I. But now is not the time to be sad, we must cheer up, find that mysterious figure, and avenge Linglong!" "
"Master, we all listen to you!" Zhu Tai was the first to stand up, with burning anger in his eyes. Other disciples also echoed, and they all held back their energy and wanted to seek justice for Linglong.
"Okay!" Gu Jiuchen nodded with satisfaction, "Yifeng, tell me your plan."
Li Yifeng took a step forward, pointed to a simple map on the ground and said, "Master, based on our investigations over the past few days, that mysterious figure is probably hiding in this desert." He paused and continued, " The harsh environment of the desert is not conducive to our fighting, but we can take advantage of this and set up an ambush, waiting for him to fall into the trap. "
Gu Jiuchen didn't speak, just listened quietly, his eyes twinkling. He knew that although Li Yifeng's plan was risky, it was still a good idea.
In the next few days, Gu Jiuchen personally guided his disciples in their cultivation, teaching them formations, sword techniques, and body techniques, striving to improve their strength in the shortest possible time. The disciples are also very hardworking. They practice day and night without any slack.
Finally, everything is ready.
"Let's go!" Gu Jiuchen gave the order and led his disciples on the journey.
The vast desert, yellow sand filled the sky, and the scorching sun burned the earth. Gu Jiuchen led his disciples, marching forward step by step under the scorching sun. Each of them was fully focused, vigilantly observing the surrounding environment, not daring to relax at all.
After walking for an unknown period of time, Li Yifeng suddenly stopped, pointed to a sand dune not far ahead, and said, "Master, look there!"
Gu Jiuchen looked in the direction of Li Yifeng's finger, and saw some strange traces vaguely visible on the sand dune.
"Let's go and take a look!" Gu Jiuchen's heart moved, and an ominous premonition came to his mind. He quickened his pace and walked towards the sand dune, followed by his disciples. Gu Jiuchen and his group approached the sand dune carefully, pushed aside the layers of yellow sand, and finally saw the traces clearly. They were some messy footprints, deeply imprinted on the sand, but soon covered by the wind and sand.
"These footprints are very fresh, it seems he is nearby!" Zhu Tai's tone was full of excitement, and he clenched the long sword in his hand.
Qi Rong was more cautious and reminded: "Be careful of fraud. There are strange things everywhere in this desert. Don't be careless."
"Yifeng, what do you think?" Gu Jiuchen looked at Li Yifeng with a questioning look in his eyes.
Li Yifeng squatted down and carefully observed the direction and depth of the footprints, frowning slightly, "These footprints seem messy, but they point to the east, as if they were left there deliberately to lead us over."
"Master, should we chase or not?" Liu Yaonian asked softly, with a hint of worry in her tone.
Gu Jiuchen was silent for a moment. He knew it was a trap, but for Ye Linglong, he had to take the risk. He took a deep breath and said with a firm look in his eyes: "Chase! Since he wants to lead us over, let's go meet him!"
The crowd followed the footprints all the way east. After walking for about two hours, the scenery in front of them was still endless yellow sand, without a trace of life. Just when everyone began to feel tired and doubtful, Li Yifeng suddenly exclaimed, "Look! What is that?"
Everyone looked in the direction of Li Yifeng's finger, and saw a huge sand dune not far ahead, and on the top of the sand dune, there was a black long sword!
The long sword was pitch black, exuding a cold chill, and the sword was engraved with ancient and mysterious runes, like a sleeping beast, exuding a palpitating breath.
Gu Jiuchen's heart trembled, and a strong sense of uneasiness surged in his heart. He knew that they had stepped into the enemy's trap!