Cloud Clipped Valley.
It was located between Megrez and Phecda peaks, sandwiched between the two peaks. The rolling sea of clouds above did not disperse all year round. Regardless of whether it was spring, summer, autumn or winter, the entire Cloud Clipped Valley was blocked from direct sunlight by the sea of clouds. This was how the Cloud Clipped Valley got its name. Many plants and herbs that preferred the shade and did not like sunlight grew in the valley. Some of them could not even be found in the Seven Stars Valley.
Lu Ping and Zi Mu left the fifth campus and headed straight for the Cloud Clipped Valley. Along the way, Zi Mu kept looking around, afraid that someone would see their actions. The two of them avoided the main road and passed by the side. Finally, without meeting anyone, they arrived at the Cloud Clipped Valley.
The sea of clouds above the valley would occasionally leak out from the valley's entrance, but would quickly be blown away by the mountain breeze. There was another important reason why the Cloud Clipped Valley could gather such a sea of clouds all year round. It was because there was never any wind in this long and narrow valley.
"This is it." Zi Mu took out his hand-drawn map and looked at it. After comparing it to the scene in front of him, he said with certainty.
Lu Ping nodded and looked around. Along the way, Zi Mu had been more careful than him. However, after arriving at the Cloud Clipped Valley, Lu Ping immediately became more alert.
"Let's see if there are any nearby. If there are, it will save us a lot of trouble," Zi Mu said as he put away the map.
"I don't think there are any," Lu Ping said after looking around.
"Alright …" It was clear that Zi Mu had also roughly scanned the area and came to the same conclusion. The entrance of the Cloud Clipped Valley was filled with rocks. The only thing growing was some moss. Other than that, it was not an exaggeration to say that there was not a single blade of grass growing. Where would there be any Confidant? Lu Ping and Zi Mu had a deep impression of the Confidant Grass. It was a plant that looked like a small tree. Even if it was hidden in the grass, it would be easily discovered.
"Let's go," Lu Ping called out to Zi Mu and walked into the valley. Zi Mu, on the other hand, glanced at the people on his left and right one last time before following up.
Upon entering the Cloud Clamped Valley, the weather was completely different. The morning sun was nowhere to be seen, and the surroundings were dark and gloomy. Cloud Clamping Valley was covered by a sea of clouds. It sounded beautiful, but in reality, it was gloomy.
"Shall we split up?" Lu Ping suggested after looking around.
"I think, let's go together!" Zi Mu could not help but say as he felt the sinister atmosphere in the valley.
"That would be a lot less efficient," Lu Ping said.
"It's mainly because you don't have Soul Power right now. I'm worried. "Zi Mu found all sorts of excuses.
"Are you sure about yourself?" Lu Ping said.
Zi Mu burst into tears. Of course, he was even more worried about himself, so much so that he wanted Lu Ping, who couldn't use his soul power, to boost his courage. Unfortunately, he was mercilessly exposed.
"In our current situation, staying together won't help. It's better to split up to increase efficiency. And even if something went wrong on either side. At least one of us would still be alive, "Lu Ping said.
"I understand the logic, but can you not say it so heartlessly?" Hearing Lu Ping's logical analysis, Zi Mu felt even more uneasy.
"I'll look for this side, you go over there." Lu Ping pointed. Zi Mu had no other choice. The two of them finally split up, one on the left and the other on the right. Seeing that Lu Ping still appeared in his line of sight, Zi Mu's heart was slightly at ease. But as they went deeper, the valley widened, and the distance between the two of them grew further. Finally. At one point, Zi Mu lowered his head to look around. When he raised his head to look to his left, Lu Ping's figure had disappeared.
"Lu Ping." Zi Mu hurriedly called out, but did not hear a response. And when he completely stopped, he immediately felt the true atmosphere of the Cloud Clamping Valley.
There was no wind.
The entire valley was still. There was no movement, no sound at all. Apart from the various plants growing quietly on the ground, there were no other living things.
Zi Mu casually took a step forward. The rustling sound of his calves rubbing against the plants was extremely clear. Once he stopped, everything became completely silent.
Zi Mu had not reached the Linking realm, but among the six spirits in the Perception realm, the one that had reached the Sixth Heaven was the Crying Spirit. His hearing could be said to be extraordinarily sensitive compared to ordinary people. But right now, he really could not hear a single sound. He had never been in such a situation. In broad daylight, everything was so real and clear in front of him. But … There was no sound, not a single sound.
"Lu Ping." Zi Mu could not help but call out again.
There was no response, no echo.
Zi Mu was a little flustered.
In the blink of an eye, how far could Lu Ping go? As long as he was moving, he should be able to hear his movements.
Could it be that he had encountered some kind of situation?
Zi Mu could not help but think of the worst. He wanted to go over and take a look, but he remembered Lu Ping's words. Indeed, with his Perception realm strength, he was not much different from an ordinary person in the North Style Academy. He was also an opponent that could be easily defeated. It would be fine if nothing happened, but once something happened, how much could he handle?
Thinking left and right, Zi Mu thought of Lu Ping's words that terrified him. If something happens to one of us, at least one of us will survive.
He hoped that the situation was not that bad, but perhaps he should act according to those words.
Gritting his teeth, Zi Mu continued.
In the valley, Zi Mu's footsteps and the sound of his trousers rubbing against the plants continued. He followed the mountain path and continued deeper into the valley.
Behind him, on the left side of the valley, where he last saw Lu Ping disappear, fresh blood slowly seeped into the soil. Many of the flowers and grasses in the surroundings were stained red.
Lu Ping sat on the ground, his head leaning against the mountain rock behind him. In front of him, there was a masked guy dressed in simple clothes. He was hiding behind the shrubs, concealing his figure.
Did he not want to be discovered by Zi Mu?
Lu Ping thought. But with Zi Mu's strength, he was not worthy of being treated with such caution. For a moment, Lu Ping could not figure out the opponent's intentions. He had ambushed him, but did not kill him in one strike. Then, he was so concerned about Zi Mu.
Lu Ping heard Zi Mu shout his name twice. He wanted to respond, but Zi Mu did not seem to hear him. Lu Ping knew that the opponent must have used some sort of method to silence him. After watching the opponent lie in ambush for a while, he finally stood up. He turned his head and looked at Lu Ping. He waved his hand, seemingly dispelling some kind of arrangement he had made.
Then, he squatted in front of Lu Ping and coldly stared at Lu Ping for a few seconds. Then, he placed one hand on the wound on Lu Ping's left leg.
"I ask, you answer," the man said in a low voice.
This voice … Lu Ping did not care about what the opponent said. He only wanted to identify the opponent from the voice. Unfortunately, he did not recognize this voice.
"What are you doing in Clipped Cloud Valley?" the opponent asked.
Huh?
This question surprised Lu Ping.
*****
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
