The mountain pass was right in front of them. It was a long and narrow gorge, and the sunlight could not shine in, forming a long shadow. From afar, it looked like a cold venomous snake, quietly crawling on the ground.
Bai Qi Feng waved his hand, and the seven of them stopped in their tracks. His sharp eyes looked ahead cautiously. "If the enemy has set up an ambush in this mountain range, this is the last and most dangerous place! And the most suitable place for an ambush … everyone, prepare yourselves, the battle may be right in front of us! "
The other five answered at the same time. Looking at the long gorge in front of them, they couldn't help but place their hands on the hilts of their swords. All of them felt a chill in their palms, and cold sweat appeared on their foreheads.
Every single one of them had been fighting on the edge of life and death for close to a thousand years. They were old wily old foxes that couldn't be any older. Even if they were stabbed by a sword and faced with a life and death situation, they might not even furrow their brows.
But facing this ordinary-looking gorge, all of them felt a chill in their hearts!
But the chill in their hearts was not for themselves, but for the heavy responsibility they were carrying on their shoulders! The future of the Misty Mansion was in Cao Guo Feng's arms! That was a plan that could not fail.
The only thing they knew now was that the enemy was a mysterious and extremely powerful enemy. That person was hiding in the dark, ready to deal a fatal blow at any time. As for the background of this person? Why was he targeting the Misty Mansion? Which faction did he belong to? How strong was the force behind him?
They knew nothing about any of these!
And it was because of this layer of mystery that increased the pressure on the seven of them.
The seven of them carefully used their powerful divine sense to scan the gorge and the mountains on both sides, but they didn't discover anything! But because they didn't discover anything, they became even more nervous.
The fear of the unknown was an innate trait of humans. Even the experts of the Holy Emperor were no exception!
Completely not discovering anything, there could only be two possibilities. First, there was no one there. Second … the strength of the enemy far surpassed them. But … the enemy had laid out such a strict and cruel plan, how could they not have a backup plan?
The Seven Holy Emperors of Misty Mansion would never believe that there was no one there.
The two sides of the canyon were only four to five feet wide at most, but the rocks on both sides were extremely steep, as if they had been cut down by a knife. The most peculiar thing about this canyon was that the top was actually connected, like a huge tunnel...
Bai Qi Feng furrowed his brows and looked for a while. "I'll go and scout the path first. If there's anything wrong … just take a detour and ignore me! This place is really strange and dangerous! "
Cao Guo Feng raised his head and looked at Bai Qi Feng, his eyes filled with intense emotions. "Qi Feng … you must be careful. If you find anything wrong, retreat immediately. Don't take the risk."
The eyes of the other five were also filled with intense worry.
If it was in the past, the seven brothers would rather live and die together and charge in together! But he couldn't now. Even if he knew that Bai Qi Feng's chances of survival were slim, but … this act of scouting was necessary! Even if Bai Qi Feng didn't go, the others had to go. It was only a matter of who to choose.
Bai Qi Feng nodded deeply. His figure flashed and he charged forward at high speed. The six people behind him all stared at his back, their eyes filled with nervousness.
Bai Qi Feng had already reached the canyon in the blink of an eye. His white robes fluttered in the wind as he turned his neck slightly, as if he wanted to turn back to look at his brothers. But in the end, he didn't. After a short pause, he increased his speed again. With a flash of white, he disappeared into the canyon!
In the instant that Bai Qi Feng's body disappeared into the canyon, everyone's hearts were in their throats. They had a vague feeling that they would never be able to see him again …
In just a short moment, a white shadow flashed, and Bai Qi Feng floated out. His face was full of surprise. "There's actually no ambush here! There's no setup at all! This … this is really strange … "
Everyone relaxed. Cao Guo Feng let out a sigh and scolded jokingly. "Are you very disappointed that there's no ambush? What a wretched wretch. "
Bai Qi Feng chuckled. "Big Brother, you don't say, this is the best place for an ambush, but there's actually no ambush … Once we pass this place, it's like a fish swimming in the ocean, a bird flying in the sky. Going forward, it's a flat plain. To kill the Holy Emperor's experts on a plain plain … isn't this nonsense? That's why I said I can't figure it out. "
Cao Guo Feng snorted. "Don't think about things you can't figure out. Since there's no ambush, then let's hurry through. If we can return to the Misty Mansion safely, wouldn't that be a happy thing for everyone!? "
The six of them agreed. The uneasiness in their hearts was swept clean, and they rushed in excitedly.
Although the distance between the two sides of the canyon was very short, the canyon was very long. When the seven people saw the light on the other side, Cao Guo Feng suddenly felt something. For a moment, his hair stood on end, and he suddenly shouted, "Stop!"
This shout was like a sudden clap of thunder, resounding through the clouds. Especially in this almost sealed state of the gorge, it made the other six people's ears roar like thunder.
The other six people were shocked and stopped in their tracks. They looked at the small exit that was the size of a washbasin, glowing brightly. Their cultivation levels were all lower than Cao Guo Feng's, but they did not notice anything strange. They could not help but turn to look at Cao Guo Feng, their eyes filled with shock.
Cao Guo Feng's sharp eyes seemed to be able to see all the way outside, shining brightly in the darkness. He said in a low voice, "Honest people don't do underhanded things. Since you're already here and have the intention to make things difficult, do you still need to hide your head and show your tail? You might as well just come out! "
The moment these words came out, the other six people's hearts instantly sank.
The darkness before dawn was indeed the hardest to endure. Knowing that one more step would lead to an endless path, but they just had to be caught in this darkest moment!
At this moment, they were at the end of the canyon. On both sides were wide mountain walls, and there was no possibility of breaking through them. At this delicate moment, if they were blocked by the enemy in front and behind, they would really have no way out … The consequences were really unimaginable!
At this moment, a long shout suddenly sounded from outside, and an elegant voice said, "As expected of Holy Emperor Cao Guo Feng, you're really powerful! We thought that our hands and feet were quite clean, but we didn't expect Holy Emperor Cao to be able to detect our traces from such a far distance. You really live up to your reputation. "
As the clear and melodious laughter rang out, a dozen or so black shadows silently appeared at the other side of the cave's exit, perfectly blocking the exit.
The seven Holy Emperors of Misty Mansion were greatly surprised, and even a little confused. They subconsciously looked back.
That person slowly smiled and said, "You guys shouldn't look back, because the entrance you came from has already been blocked. This time, we dispatched a total of nearly a hundred masters to plan this ambush! Cao Guo Feng, hehehehe, seven Holy Emperors of Misty Mansion, today is the day you die! A dark canyon like this cave is really a very suitable place to be your burial ground! "
Cao Guo Feng understood that at this moment, it could be said that they had fallen into a desperate situation that they had never encountered before. But he still did not give up on transferring Xuan Qi, and just calmly asked, "Who are you guys? Since we're already at death's door, why don't you show your true face, my friend? Let us die knowing. If we really die in the hands of an old acquaintance, we seven brothers will not feel wronged. "
It turned out that the people at the cave entrance were all dressed in black robes, and their faces were still covered with black masks, only revealing a pair of shining eyes. Hearing Cao Guo Feng's question, the leader laughed loudly and said, "A centipede dies, but it doesn't fall down! Holy Emperor Cao, we already know the strength of you seven brothers. Now, although we have an absolute advantage in terms of terrain and manpower, we only have a ninety percent chance of keeping all of you here. "
He laughed sinisterly and said, "Ninety percent, although it's already very high, it's still not a hundred percent! Just in case, we won't reveal our identities before you die. "
He looked at Cao Guo Feng and said viciously, "Of course, I definitely won't let a famous person like Holy Emperor Cao become a muddle-headed ghost. So … when Holy Emperor Cao really can't move, and has only one breath left, I will fulfill this wish of Cao Holy Emperor Cao."
This person laughed strangely and said, "Maybe at that time, Holy Emperor Cao will be very happy."
"Whether he will be happy or not is not necessarily the case." Cao Guo Feng snorted and said, "How can everything in the world go according to one's will? You may not have the opportunity to witness whether I am happy or not! "
"That's right, that's why I dare not reveal my identity now. As the saying goes, it's better to be safe than sorry. It's never wrong to be more careful! "To everyone's surprise, the leader of the other side openly admitted this point.
Cao Guo Feng's wariness increased. The leader was neither arrogant nor rash, and had a calm temperament. He was indeed a strong opponent!
By right, it was entirely Bai Qi Feng's responsibility that everyone in the Misty Mansion had fallen into such a terrible situation. It was because of his careless scouting that everyone was in a dangerous situation. There was no way forward, and no way back. It was really a dangerous situation where only a slim chance of survival was left.
However, none of the six of them mentioned this matter. It was as if the decision had been made by the seven of them together, and there was not the slightest bit of resentment.
Although the other six did not blame him, Bai Qi Feng was panting heavily. His eyes were bloodshot, and with a sudden roar, he pulled out his sword and charged out. Although the brothers did not blame him because of their brotherhood, Bai Qi Feng felt that he could not atone for his mistake even if he died a hundred times! It was because of his mistake that the seven brothers had fallen into such a hopeless situation!
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