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However, what surprised me even more was that even the formidable Ghost Granny had attacked Saint Void Child and Bear Big.
In an instant, my breath caught in my throat, as if a heavy hammer had struck my chest. I felt dizzy, as if blood flow to my brain had been cut off, and all my strength drained away, leaving me no choice but to collapse onto the ground.
A feeling of sorrow spread through my heart...
Seeing the injuries on both of them, could it be that Xiao Xiao and the others were fighting for their lives?
The thought sent chills down my spine; it felt as if my heart was bleeding. This was simply too cruel.
Zhengyang seemed to sense my distress and patted my shoulder, which finally brought me some comfort. He then furrowed his brow at Saint Void Child and said in a deep voice, "What exactly happened? Can you tell me everything at once?"
It was clear that Zhengyang was also getting angry. Though he tried hard to appear calm, the hand resting on my shoulder trembled slightly.
Big Mouth Lee and the others were equally important to Zhengyang.
Saint Void Child appeared somewhat intimidated by Zhengyang. As soon as Zhengyang spoke, he stammered, "Actually, I don't know what happened to them..."
Afterward, Saint Void Child hesitated for a while before we finally understood what had transpired.
Under the siege of the Demon Cultists from Orion Temple, they had fought valiantly but struggled immensely—indeed, it was a fight for their lives!
Eventually, they could no longer hold out. Big Mouth Lee and the others managed to carve out a bloody path so that Saint Void Child and Bear Big could escape and seek help from Zhengyang.
As for what had happened to Big Mouth Lee and the others—whether they were alive or dead...
Saint Void Child and Bear Big didn't know either!
But perhaps not knowing was better; at least it left me with a glimmer of hope that Big Mouth Lee and the others might still be alive.
After listening to Saint Void Child, Zhengyang stood up without hesitation, grabbing Saint Void Child and heading outside. "Come with me for another trip!"
"Wait!"
Ghost Granny's eyes flashed with a hint of unease as she called out to Zhengyang, frowning. "What are you planning to do?"
Zhengyang's expression was cold as he replied with just two words: "Save people."
"This is not the best time."
Ghost Granny pondered for a moment, calculating something with her fingers before pulling out a watch that resembled a compass. She frowned and said, "The path is the same no matter where you go. Going there recklessly at ten past midnight will only lead to death. Do you understand?!"
At this point, Ghost Granny let out a gentle sigh, warning us about the terrifying nature of these Demon Cultists.
These Demon Cultists held an extreme devotion to their god, so much so that it could be described as fanatical; they were truly frightening. They were like desert army ants that would rush towards their prey without hesitation, devouring it until nothing but bones remained.
Ghost Granny was worried that the Demon Cultists in Orion Temple were just as fanatic, chanting prayers for nine thousand years after death. Their obsession had reached an extreme level, making them particularly troublesome. Even if we had two masters on our side, it would still be challenging, especially since this was the time when spirits were at their most ferocious. Venturing there would be fraught with unpredictable fortune and misfortune!
Moreover, the most frightening aspect was the "big guy" in Orion Temple. Even now, Ghost Granny couldn't determine what it truly was. However, from the roar she had heard, it was clear that its resentment ran deep and its Daoist practice was quite impressive.
Though Ghost Granny was subtle in her warning, her meaning was clear—better to wait a little longer until after midnight.
"I can wait, but Big Mouth Lee and the others can't!"
Zhengyang said this and then looked at me. "Zi, are you going or not?"
Of course, how could I not go?
I had no words and stood up from the ground. Was I still human if I didn't go?
Zhengyang nodded with satisfaction, then without further ado, he led Saint Void Child and Bear Big ahead of us.
I couldn't tell if I was mistaken, but at the moment Saint Void Child and Bear Big turned around, I thought I saw them... smiling!
In any case, the corners of their mouths definitely lifted slightly, forming a strange arc that resembled an oddly eerie smile.
I was taken aback and focused my gaze on Saint Void Child and Bear Big, only to find their faces were filled with worry. They looked nothing like someone who had just smiled!
Could it be that I was mistaken?
I felt a bit puzzled, shook my head, and quickly followed them.
Seeing both of us leave, Ghost Granny shook her head and sighed, hastening to catch up. "Not listening to the words of the elders; you won't know how you die when the time comes!"
This time our goal was clear: we were heading to Orion Temple to rescue someone, so we made our way straight to the center of this area.
Ghost Granny was right; Midnight's ghost gate was wide open. The underwater realm could indeed be influenced by the changes between yin and yang. Originally a dead city, it was now at the peak of Eerie Energy. The external Eerie Energy had become overwhelmingly strong, and before we knew it, a chilling wind began to blow. Walking through it sent shivers down our spines.
In the blink of an eye, we arrived at our destination.
At this moment, Orion Temple was quiet—so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. The only sound was the howling of the cold wind around us.
Ghost Granny closed her eyes in front of the temple for a moment to sense something, then shook her head at us. "I can't hear anything; there's no sound inside."
Her words cast a shadow over my heart. However, Zhengyang insisted on going in to take a look—he wanted to see living people or dead bodies; otherwise, he would never give up. So he had Saint Void Child and Bear Big lead the way. Surprisingly, they didn't take the main entrance but instead wandered around the temple. After circling it once, they found a hidden door at the back. When they opened it, a dark Passageway appeared before us—a staircase leading downwards into darkness where even the strongest flashlight couldn't reach its end; we had no idea how long it truly was.
"You're quite familiar with this place, aren't you?"
Ghost Granny seemed to sense something unusual, smiling slyly at Saint Void Child. "You even found the hidden door? So when you and Big Mouth Lee were here, did you take the main entrance or the hidden one?"
"I don't understand what you mean, Auntie."
Given their seniority, Saint Void Child and Bear Big should have called her 'ancestor,' but since they weren't from the same sect, it was appropriate to address her as 'Auntie.'
Saint Void Child chuckled lightly, his expression slightly stiff. "Of course, we took the main entrance back then. But we figured this place out after just one visit; after all, this is our line of work. Tomb Raiders like us are experts in architecture."
"Interesting, very interesting!"
Ghost Granny nodded. "It seems you've mastered the Shifting Mountains technique quite well."
At this point, Ghost Granny gestured toward the stairs behind the hidden door with a nod of her chin. "Well then, please go ahead! You found the way yourself, so you should lead the way!"
Saint Void Child was taken aback for a moment before giving Ghost Granny a thumbs-up. "Alright, Auntie, your perspective is quite sharp. I won't hold back then!"
With that, Saint Void Child stepped confidently into the Passageway.
I paused at their back-and-forth exchange, feeling that something was off. Suddenly recalling something from the past made me shiver all over; it felt like my mind had gone blank!
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