"Tian Feng, a group of junior students from Kyoto University went missing while hiking in Ailao Mountain. We need your help." My hands unconsciously clenched the phone, and the frequent news of deaths in Ailao Mountain flashed through my mind like a revolving lantern. Recently, some of those who went into the mountains for tourism or exploration have disappeared, while others were found in a state of disrepair. I shook my head violently to dispel the haze in my mind. "Okay, let's get going and enter Ailao Mountain." I quickly loaded the equipment box into the car, and the engine roared towards the mountain shrouded in mystery. The wheels rolled over the rugged mountain road, rolling up clouds of dust. The outline of Ailao Mountain gradually became clear, like a dormant giant beast, waiting for its prey to fall into its trap. I gripped the steering wheel tightly, my knuckles turned white, staring at the dark forest, and a question arose in my mind: "Can I lead them back safely this time? When I arrived at the rescue camp near Ailao Mountain, the rescue team Commander came to meet me as soon as the car stopped. "Tian Feng, you are finally here." "There are a total of 6 college students, 4 men and 2 women. They have been in Ailao Mountain for more than 3 days. The last rescue call they received was 18 hours ago." "Our rescue team has entered twice, but still can't find their trace. It seems that we have to rely on you this time!" After listening to the words of Commander, I nodded silently and was silent for a while. "I will enter Ailao Mountain in 30 minutes." After counting the rescue equipment and replenishing supplies. I sat in the corner of the rescue tent, wiping an old Climbing Knife repeatedly in my hand, and the sharp blade flashed a faint cold light under the dim light. At this time, I heard some whispers from the rescue team members. "I heard that Ailao Mountain is also called 'Ghost Mountain'." "It is said that every ten years, the forbidden area deep in Ailao Mountain will go crazy and devour living people to replenish energy." "This year... seems to be exactly the tenth year." "Oh, I hope these fools didn't walk into the forbidden area..." I casually inserted the cleaned Climbing Knife into the outside of my tactical boots, stood up and walked out of the tent. I raised my head slightly and looked at the sky in the distance. I saw that the sky was so gloomy that it seemed to collapse at any time, and it was covered with dark clouds, blocking all the sunlight. In an instant, the temperature dropped sharply, and a piercing chill spread from my back to my whole body.
I took a deep breath, hoisting the heavy backpack onto my back, and walked towards the Commander not far away.
" captain Lu, I'm heading into the mountains. Stay in touch."
The Commander patted my shoulder and said in a low voice, "Mark your path as you go. If you find any trace of them, signal us immediately. The rescue team will act quickly to assist you."
"Also, the missing students are all top students from Kyoto University. The school is taking their disappearance very seriously, so..."
"I understand. Don't worry, I'll find them."
I strode confidently towards Ailao Mountain.
"Tian Feng, stay safe! Regardless of whether you find them or not, you must come back safely!"
I chuckled softly and waved my hand behind me.
Once I entered Ailao Mountain, time seemed to compress. The sky darkened unnaturally, as if a massive black curtain had been suddenly drawn across it.
Thick fog silently spread from all directions, enveloping the entire forest in an instant. The air was filled with a damp and decaying odor, as if the ground beneath my feet was slowly rotting away.
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