Chapter 857 Disillusioned

Xuan Yu led his elite disciples and sneaked into the hinterland of the Demon Sect. They shuttled through the night like ghosts, avoiding the patrolling guards one after another. However, the Demon Cult's defenses were tighter than they imagined. Every important road was covered with hidden sentries, and their whereabouts would be exposed if they were not careful.

"It seems that the leader of the Demon Cult has noticed something." Xuan Yu lowered his voice and frowned.

"The news from Mingyue did not cause the expected chaos." A disciple whispered, "On the contrary, it made the Demon Sect more vigilant."

Xuan Yu pondered for a moment, and a trace of determination flashed in his eyes, "We cannot sit still and wait for death. We must find new allies as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous!"

However, they did not know that what was waiting for them was an even crueler reality.

The new allies are imprisoned in a dark, dank dungeon. He was covered with bruises and was dying. His originally tough face was now haggard, but his eyes still burned with unyielding fire.

"Say! Who sent you here? What is your plan?" The leader of the Demon Cult stood in front of him, his voice cold and bone-chilling.

The new ally smiled miserably and spat out a mouthful of blood, "If I tell you, will you let me go?"

"Hmph, do you think you are qualified to negotiate terms with me?" A fierce look flashed in the demon sect's leader's eyes, and then he winked at the men behind him.

Suddenly, the new allies were subjected to even more brutal torture. The pain of torn skin and flesh, the despair of broken muscles and bones, made him almost faint. However, whenever he was almost unable to hold on any longer, Gu Jiuchen's resolute eyes and Ye Linglong's encouraging smile would appear in his mind.

"I can't betray them, I can't..."

He muttered silently in his heart, using up his last bit of strength to resist the intimidation and inducement of the Demon Cult leader.

Outside the dungeon, Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong were anxiously waiting for the news. They didn't know what kind of torture their new allies were suffering, but they just felt increasingly uneasy.

"It's been three days, why is there no news at all?" Ye Linglong clenched her fists tightly, her tone full of worry.

Gu Jiuchen frowned and said nothing. He knew that things might be worse than they imagined. The silence of the new allies means that they are facing an unprecedented crisis... Chapter 53 The Edge of Despair

A bone-chilling chill rose from the bottom of Gu Jiuchen's heart and reached all his limbs. The silence of his new ally was like a heavy hammer that shattered his last hope.

"How could this happen? Could it be...could he have..." Ye Linglong's voice trembled slightly, not daring to tell the worst possibility.

Gu Jiuchen closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to suppress the anxiety and uneasiness in his heart. He knew that now was not the time to despair, he had to find a solution as soon as possible.

"Go down with the order, search the Demon Cult dungeon with all your strength, and be sure to find the whereabouts of the new ally!" He opened his eyes, his gaze was like a torch, and his tone was full of unquestionable majesty.

However, what responded to him was the frustrated expressions and low morale of the disciples. The failures in the past few days have damaged their confidence, and they even began to doubt Gu Jiuchen's leadership ability.

"Sect Master, we have tried our best, but the Demon Sect's defenses are too tight, and we can't break through at all..." A disciple said in a low voice.

Full of helplessness and despair.

"Yes, Sect Master, we can't take risks like this anymore, otherwise more people will be sacrificed in vain..." Another disciple also agreed.

Listening to the discussion of the disciples, Gu Jiuchen felt mixed emotions in his heart. He knew that what they said was true, but he couldn't just give up. The new allies were still waiting for them to rescue, and the hope of righteousness still rested on them.

"I know everyone is working hard, and I understand everyone's feelings, but we can't just give up! The new ally is willing to take risks and sneak into the Demon Cult for us. We can't live up to his sacrifice!" Gu Jiuchen raised his voice, trying to arouse the disciples fighting spirit.

However, his words did not have much effect. The disciples still lowered their heads and remained silent.

Seeing this, Ye Linglong gently pulled Gu Jiuchen's sleeve, signaling him to stop talking. She knew that whatever she said now was in vain, and only practical actions could regain the trust of her disciples.

"Jiuchen, let me go." Ye Linglong said softly, looking at Gu Jiuchen firmly.

"No, it's too dangerous. I can't let you take the risk!" Gu Jiuchen refused without thinking. He knew how dangerous the Demon Cult's dungeon was and he couldn't let Ye Linglong take the risk.

"But……"

"No buts! This is an order!" Gu Jiuchen's tone was stern and left no room for doubt.

Ye Linglong wanted to say something else, but was stopped by Gu Jiuchen's look. She knew that no one could change what Gu Jiuchen decided.

In the next few days, Gu Jiuchen desperately tried various methods to sneak into the Demon Cult dungeon and rescue his new allies. However, every time

ended in failure. The demon sect's defenses were like copper and iron walls, impenetrable, and Gu Jiuchen's heart was gradually swallowed up by a sense of powerlessness and despair... Gu Jiuchen fell feebly on his chair, looking ahead with his eyes blankly, his usual calm self-possession still there. Nothing remains at this moment. There was no news about his new allies, and the uncertainty about his life or death weighed on his heart like a boulder, leaving him breathless.

"Jiuchen, you haven't slept for several days. If this continues, your body will collapse." Ye Linglong held a bowl of porridge and looked at the haggard man in front of her with distress. These days, she sees it in her eyes and feels pain in her heart, but she also understands that any words of comfort are pale and feeble.

Gu Jiuchen didn't speak, just shook his head and squeezed the wine glass in his hand tighter. The drink slipped down between his fingers and spread a water stain on the table, just like his mood at the moment, which was chaotic.

"Jiuchen, I know you blame yourself and are in pain, but you can't just give up." Ye Linglong walked to him and gently held his hand, trying to pass on her warmth to him, "New ally It’s because of us that we’re in danger, and we can’t live up to his expectations, let alone those who are looking forward to us.”

Her voice was gentle and firm, like a glimmer of light in the darkness, illuminating a corner of Gu Jiuchen's heart. Yes, he still has responsibilities, and there are so many people who need his protection. He can't just fall down like this.

At this time, Xuanfeng also walked in. Seeing Gu Jiuchen's appearance, he sighed deeply and said sincerely: "Jiuchen, I know this is a big blow to you, but you have to understand that what we are facing is

It is impossible for a powerful demon sect to have smooth sailing, and temporary setbacks are inevitable. "

"Can we just sit back and wait for death?" Gu Jiuchen raised his head, and the light in his eyes gradually regained its luster.

"Of course not!" Xuanfeng's voice was loud and powerful, "The devil is as high as the Dao! The reason why our righteous path can stand for thousands of years depends on our unity and indomitable spirit! I believe that as long as we are united, we will be able to achieve success. Can overcome the difficulties in front of me!”

Xuanfeng's words were sonorous, powerful and resounding, shaking everyone present. Yes, they still have hope and strength!

Gu Jiuchen took a deep breath, stood up slowly, and looked out the window firmly. Although his face still looked a bit heavy, it no longer had the decadence and despair it had before.

"Senior Xuanfeng is right, we can't give up hope." Gu Jiuchen turned around and glanced at everyone present, "I will make a new plan and find a way to rescue new allies and defeat the Demon Sect!"

After hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. Although the road ahead is still foggy, they believe that under the leadership of Gu Jiuchen, they will be able to overcome all difficulties!

However, at this moment, a disciple hurried in, his face pale and his expression panicked. The news he brought was like a thunder, exploding in everyone's ears, and also cast a shadow on the newly ignited hope. cast a shadow...

"Sect Master! Something bad has happened!" The disciple said in a hurried tone, sweating profusely, "The new ally... he... he..."

"What's wrong with him? Tell me quickly!" Ye Linglong grabbed the disciple's shoulders and asked anxiously.

The disciple's face turned pale and his voice trembled as he said, "The new ally...he was caught by the Demon Cult and is now being tortured. He is in danger!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone present was shocked. The fire of hope that had been ignited was instantly extinguished, replaced by endless despair and anger.

"How could this happen?" Mingyue covered her mouth and looked at Xuanfeng in disbelief, "We have obviously made arrangements, how could it..."

Xuanfeng's face was ashen and he said nothing. He did not expect that the plan would be leaked, and that the new allies would fall into the hands of the Demon Cult, with disastrous consequences.

"Who leaked the news?" Xuan Yu shouted angrily, with murderous intent in his eyes.

Everyone looked at each other, no one dared to speak. At this moment, no one knows the answer, but one thing is certain, there must be a traitor among them!

Gu Jiuchen closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to suppress the anger and self-blame in his heart.