The passage was long and labyrinthine.
Without knowing the route, it was practically impossible to make it through the twists and turns.
Following Vilo, the group emerged from the passage half an hour later.
They were now on the outskirts of Veridian Forest. Ancient trees towered all around them, and mist drifted thickly through the woods, making it difficult to tell their exact bearings.
"Conceal your auras. We're heading to Cold Wind Market."
Vilo turned around, her fiery red hair flowing behind her as her clear voice reached every ear.
The wizards all understood that the situation outside was unsafe. If Blackstone School discovered this group of Cultivation Sequence members, they would surely strike at them without restraint.
Ian remained highly vigilant as well.
His Radiant Eye stayed active, constantly watching their surroundings.
After all, there were so many of them this time. Ian had no doubt that their whereabouts might already have been leaked.
Sure enough.
After walking for little more than ten minutes, they reached a valley ahead. Ian suddenly sensed a great many auras, one of which was almost on par with Vilo's.
There were even several Third-Rank Wizard Apprentices among them.
What?
Without hesitation, Ian swiftly moved from the rear of the group toward the front.
The others were all somewhat startled.
Vilo at the front naturally could not have failed to notice. She turned her head toward Ian. "What is it?"
"Lady Vilo, a large number of wizards are lying in ambush in the valley ahead."
Ian spoke quickly.
"Wizards lying in ambush?"
Vilo's steps came to an abrupt halt, and she seemed somewhat surprised.
It was not that she distrusted Ian. The main reason was that she had also kept the high-level detection wizardry Flame Breath Perception active, yet she had not caught any