The four of them fell into silence, struggling with their thoughts. They did not notice that there was actually a Wicked Eye Copper Mirror on a towering stone tablet behind them.
The people of the villages were able to see the Wicked Eye Copper Mirror wherever it was. As such, the people in the clock tower were able to see the difficult situation they were in.
They had to admit that even the authorities outside of the copper mirror fell silent when Mo Fan and the others were faced with a difficult situation. They were extremely worried for them, and for the city!
"What's there to think about? Everyone has to take one bridge. The odds of a fifty percent chance isn't low!" Elder Chu Jia of the Hunter Union broke the silence. He could not wait to transmit his voice to the others.
"That's easy for you to say. They have already made a huge decision by jumping into the Dark Abyss. Now, they have to choose death, and the people around them …" Du Xiao was more humane, and could not help but speak up.
"But don't they know what they're carrying on their shoulders!" said Chu Jia.
"That's because we're useless. We have no choice but to place such a heavy responsibility on the shoulders of these young people. No matter what choice they make, I believe we should respect it. I believe they have come this far not because of their personal beliefs and their great desire to save the world, but because of their unwavering friendship with the people around them. Advancing and retreating together, fearless; being all alone, every step is difficult, "said Du Xiao in a heavy voice.
No one understood this feeling better than him. The moment he became a Senior Hunter, he was all alone in the world. No matter how much glory he had, no matter how lofty his aspirations were, no matter how much determination he had, they had all turned into nothing. They had all become meaningless.
Du Xiao could understand their feelings. He also hoped that the authorities would not force them to make a choice based on their moral values. They had already sacrificed themselves for the sake of everyone when they jumped into the Dark Abyss. They had no right to criticize them if they were going to advance and retreat together, or walk their own paths!
"Mo Fan came to the Ancient Capital because of Zhang Xiaohou. I heard he was supposed to be in the competition for the nomination …" said Yao Nan slowly.
"Su Xiaoluo saved Zhang Xiaohou's life before."
"It seems like the girl only jumped into the Dark Abyss because of Mo Fan."
"If I were her, I would have broken down by now …"
"Yeah, the burden is too heavy. It's suffocating."
…
The Bridge of Death!
Life Gate Bridge!
Ten majestic arched bridges flew past the Empty Cliff of Black Gale. It was as if every one of them had arrived at death's door. It was also as if there was no end to the endless darkness.
No matter what he chose, he felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart.
Zhang Xiaohou looked at Mofan. He couldn't make up his mind.
He was willing to make a sacrifice, but if he had to choose a bridge and watch Mofan and Su Xiaoluo step onto another bridge that would forever separate them, it was no different from killing him. He had jumped into the bridge because he did not want to lose the two most important people in his life.
He had already experienced the feeling of losing something, and he really didn't want to experience it again!
"Brother Fan … I'll listen to you." Zhang Xiaohou took a deep breath and said to Mofan.
Zhang Xiaohou was out of ideas. He only wanted to choose Mofan, to trust him completely.
Mofan remained silent for a long time. He stared at the ten arched bridges, as if he was trying to find some clues from the differences between the bridges. However, the truth was, the bridges were exactly the same, as if the paths were all the same.
"Fang Gu, is the Death Gate absolute?" asked Mofan sternly.
Mofan was no longer optimistic. The decision he had to make was too important. Either protecting the people of the city behind him, or parting with them forever, was not a decision that Mofan could easily make.
"Maybe it's relatively speaking. I believe that even the Dark Abyss that can kill a Ruler-level creature isn't an absolute forbidden land. Someone as strong as a Forbidden Mage might be able to cross it … As for the Life Gate, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll be safe, either. Who knows if the old ancestor on the Blood Emperor Throne is even more ruthless," said Fang Gu.
Mofan's eyes flickered after hearing Fang Gu's words, as if he had made up his mind.
Mofan looked at Liu Ru. Liu Ru was trying to avoid his gaze. Before Mofan could ask her, she said, "I'll listen to you, I'll do whatever you want me to do."
Mofan nodded and pointed at one of the bridges, "Let's take this one, we'll go together."
Fang Gu was confused when he saw Mofan's choice. He did not understand why Mofan would make such a choice. It was obvious that five people would have a higher chance of finding the Death Gate if they took different bridges. Was Mofan really that cold toward the city with a million people?
"Are you sure?" asked Fang Gu sternly.
"I just don't understand why we have to follow his rules. He has been dead for over two thousand years. No matter how strong he is, there will still be a time when he will be defeated. Even if it's the Death Gate, it doesn't necessarily mean death!" replied Mofan.
Fang Gu was startled by the words. He said with a wry smile, "That's a good idea, but it's another matter whether we have the ability to deal with it when the time comes."
Mofan shrugged, "It doesn't matter, I don't want to follow the rules of a dead man. We'll go through it together, we'll live together, or we'll die together.
Mofan had already started walking. It was better to move forward as soon as possible instead of wasting time. Even if it was the Death Gate, they would have more time to figure out a way to deal with it.
"Alright, I won't be going with you. Good luck," said Fang Gu.
…
Outside the copper mirror, the expressions of the authorities darkened.
They did not want Mofan and the others to take the same bridge, as it would lower the chance of success. The only relief was that Fang Gu had chosen one of the bridges himself, reducing the chance of success from one tenth to one fifth.
One fifth, it was not too far away. They could only pray that the Heavens were protecting the Ancient Capital.
…
The group of four walked along the magnificent bridge and went deeper into the darkness without them noticing.
When they turned around, the cliff had already disappeared. The path ahead was pitch-black, while the black wind was blowing behind them. It felt like they were walking on an empty bridge, and would fall into a bottomless abyss at any second …
"Why is there nothing here?" Su Xiaoluo was panicking at first.
She was from a village, thus she had heard about the Nine Death Bridges and One Life Bridges. However, she did not have the courage to break the rules like Mofan did. She only believed that if they had chosen the Death Gate, they would surely die!
"Is it going to work if we go back now?" asked Liu Ru softly.
"I don't think so, the Ancient King is extremely adept at using the Space Element. I believe we won't be able to turn back once we step onto the bridge," said Zhang Xiaohou.
"I've already tried, it's useless to turn back …" said Mofan.
"Brother Fan, I thought you were determined to go forward," said Zhang Xiaohou.
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