A figure quickly climbed up from the hiding place and looked up.
He was wearing Camouflage Uniform, a camouflage carefully woven from leaves and weeds, his face was smeared with mud, and he was holding a Sniper Rifle in both hands.
If you don't look carefully, it almost blends in with the surrounding environment.
It was Monkey who had been lurking here before.
Looking at a large group of people running up the mountain in a slightly embarrassed manner, his eyes were full of surprise and he blurted out:
"I thought you were trapped in Woods and couldn't get out, so I was thinking about how to give you a clear reminder."
As he spoke, he glanced at several treasure hunters from other teams, showing a sense of vigilance.
Lark's face was a little pale. He had not yet recovered from the thrilling escape just now, but he still did not forget to joke back:
"Thanks to you, a caveman, you are hidden enough that not even those Black Mist can be found here."
Hearing these words, everyone in shock suddenly turned around and looked at the scene down the mountain.
I can see that at the current location, the fog has become significantly thinner, and the field of vision has also broadened a lot.
You can vaguely see the Black Mist that was chasing after him like a rising tide. After climbing halfway up the mountain, it finally stopped slowly.
At this moment, the entire mountain top is like an isolated island in Dark Ocean, set off by the thick clouds and mist.
It seems to be isolated and helpless, but it carries everyone's last hope.
"Hu--"
Big Hammer took a long breath, loosened his arms and put Lark down, then sat down on the ground and wiped the sweat from his face:
"Monkey, your place looks quite safe, but we are really struggling down there, and those Black Mist are chasing you like crazy."
Monkey looked apologetic, put away Sniper Rifle, and replied in a serious tone:
"I'm sorry everyone, I haven't been affected by Black Mist for the time being. I originally wanted to use Signal Flare to guide you, but who knew something went wrong."
"Monkey, have you explored the surrounding environment of this mountain?"
Lin Chuqiao has also jumped down from the arms of Fang Cheng, with a blush on his cheeks, and asked softly:
"Have you discovered anything unusual? Or clearly seen the changing pattern of Black Mist under the mountain?"
She remembered Fang Cheng's analysis and guesses on the road, so she asked this question, hoping to find some useful clues to help everyone get out of trouble.
Monkey looked straight, frowned slightly, seemed to be sorting out his thoughts, and said after a moment:
"I have roughly explored the surrounding area and haven't found anything unusual so far."
"At the foot of the mountain, I saw a luminous thing flying into the sky before. It should be the Golden Benba Vase you call it, but it was far away and the fog was too thick, so I couldn't see it very clearly."
"As for those Black Mist, I found that they gathered very quickly in some places. In some places, there was no movement for a while like here. It seemed that the safety zone was shrinking in circles. Maybe there is some kind of pattern..."
Fang Cheng listened quietly to the conversation between Lin Chuqiao and Monkey, and walked towards the edge of the mountain.
The biting wind howled by, ruffling the corners of his clothes.
This place can be called one of the most dangerous commanding heights in Mist Mountain. The advantage of the terrain allowed him to overlook the world shrouded in a strange atmosphere.
Looking far into the distance, almost everything within the field of vision is covered by diffuse fog, including Lu Family Manor, making it difficult to find its traces.
But those thick ink-like Black Mist are like a pot of boiling and overflowing asphalt, surging wantonly and continuously squeezing the relatively calm area.
The entire Mist Mountain is like falling into an Different Dimension, and all Rules and common sense seem to be subverted here.
In this chaos and darkness, there is a bright point of light shining like the brightest star in the night sky, emitting a weak but extremely attractive light. Gravity
Fang Cheng looked through the heavy fog and locked on the light spot.
In the perspective presented by Eagle Eye Vision, the resolution has been greatly improved, and a golden bottle can be clearly seen.
If you look further carefully, you can also see patterns such as Auspicious Clouds, Dharma Conch, and Lotus engraved on the bottle.
That thing is the Golden Benba Vase that flew into the sky before.
It seems to be held up by an invisible force, suspended above Black Mist.
With slight vibrations, the light swayed, like the first ray of light penetrating the clouds at dawn, carrying a mysterious and powerful power.
The bright Golden Orb dispels the surrounding darkness, and at the same time, like the center of a magnetic field, it continuously attracts and drives the dense Black Mist, forming a vortex underneath.
The two compete with and attract each other, forming a wonderful balance.
Fang Cheng thought, so he turned to look at Monkey and asked:
"Have you been staying here these days?"
Monkey was slightly startled when he heard this. He knew that the person in front of him was "White Ghost" who had just joined the gang, and then replied:
"Yes, I have never left since I ambush here according to the professor's instructions."
Fang Cheng's eyes flickered slightly and he continued to ask:
"Have you seen anyone else come here?"
Monkey thought about it for a moment and said:
"These days, in addition to the occasional guard patrolling by the Lu Family, there are also a few people who look like Lama."
"They then went down the mountain to the Woods area to the east. Not long after, there was a sound of fighting there, but I hid in the observation point and did not get up to check."
"Really?"
Fang Cheng pondered, his eyes revealing the light of thought.
Looking at Golden Benba Vase floating in the air again, I had a vague idea of a bold attempt.
There was an oppressive silence in the dark chamber.
Rows of CCTV present a snowflake screen, with messy white dots flashing continuously.
Then, it seemed to be disturbed by some strong magnetic field, and it made several low "crackling" sounds one after another, and finally they were all completely extinguished.
There was only a faint burnt smell left, floating in the room.
Lu Tao and two surveillance personnel stood in the darkness, silent and speechless.
It felt like a cold Aura was spreading like a tide, making them feel like they were falling into an ice cellar, and their bodies could not help but tremble slightly.
In front of the three people, Lu Shihua was sitting cross-legged, with his eyes closed Meditation, like a clay-embedded wood sculpture with no life features.
However, the whole body exudes an unpredictable Aura Field, as if he is communicating with some supernatural power wholeheartedly.
Suddenly, Lu Shihua opened his eyes.
Suddenly a bolt of lightning flashed across the dark room.
That gaze was cold and piercing, as if it was actually focused on Lu Tao, making his hair stand on end and his body trembling.
"All battles in Second Elder and Estate have stopped, but Surveillance System has failed."
Lu Tao suppressed the fear in his heart and quickly took a step forward to explain the situation.
Then, he asked cautiously:
"What's going on now? What should we do next?"
"Very good."
Lu Shihua spoke slowly, his voice was low and hoarse, but it also revealed a sense of confidence in controlling the overall situation.
"After opening Formation, those treasure hunters are trapped in Mountain Forest. They are either swallowed by Black Mist to appease the undead in Chaos Space, or their blood essence is absorbed by Golden Benba Vase and becomes the nourishment for Ancestral Spirit Tree."
Speaking of this, a strange smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, which looked particularly ferocious in the darkness.
"The energy intensity of these Aberrants far exceeds that of ordinary people. If all the Life Energys contained in each of them are gathered together, what a majestic force it will be!"
"With the blessing of this energy, Inheritance Secret Realm will definitely be able to transfer 100%. By then, we Lu Family will open a new chapter. We will no longer have to be trapped in the current situation. Even restoring our former dominance is not a dream."
Lu Shihua slightly raised his head and looked outside the secret room, his face full of longing, as if he had already seen the glorious future of the Lu Family.
But in an instant, his expression turned cold and cruel again, and he said in a deep voice:
"So, now we must continue to compress the safe area to put those treasure hunters into a real desperate situation. Then you will lead the remaining guards to continue searching and suppress the treasure hunters hiding in Estate."
"I want them all to die here without missing a beat. Only in this way will no energy be lost or wasted."
Lu Tao couldn't help but feel a little "thump" in his heart when he heard it.
He licked his dry lips and asked slightly hesitantly:
"Then... when will we retreat? The younger ones can make arrangements in advance..."
"Retreat?"
Lu Shihua turned his head sharply, his eyes piercing Lu Tao like knives, and interrupted him coldly.
"Formation Once started, it is not easy to stop."
"Now that you're inside, whether it's the outsiders trying to seize the treasure or our own Lu Family, if you want to escape unscathed, the only way to go is success!"
Lu Tao's heart trembled, and he felt a chill running from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
He never expected that the operation hosted by Second Elder would be so decisive and complete, with no way out.
"In order for today's plan to be successfully realized, Lu Family has been preparing for decades and put in a lot of effort."
"From cultivating qualified Secret Realm addresses, to studying and arranging Formation Arts, to looking for treasure clues that can nourish Ancestral Spirit, and finally discovering Golden Benba Vase, using it to lure many Aberrant into the game."
"Every step of this process is soaked in the sweat and blood of family members. To this day, there is absolutely no room for mistakes."
"Lu Family's glory and future are in our hands, even if I have to sacrifice my life, I won't hesitate!"
Lu Shihua's eyes were firm and his tone was decisive, just like a veteran who went to the battlefield and regarded death as if he were returning home.
"Second Elder, I am willing to work hard for the cause of the Lu Family and die for it!"
Lu Tao hurriedly expressed his position, knowing that if he showed the slightest intention of retreating at this moment, he would be severely punished.
The two surveillance personnel also nodded quickly in agreement, their voices a bit frightened and flattering.
"Very well, you do your part well. As long as everything goes well and everything is done, I won't treat you badly."
Lu Shihua nodded slightly, the fierceness in his eyes softening slightly.
"Hehe--"
At this time, a burst of sneer suddenly came from outside, breaking the brief calm in the room.
The laughter was particularly noisy, like the shrill cry of Night Owl, which pierced everyone's eardrums and made a buzzing sound.
"Lu Shihua, you are really cruel, you won't even let yourself go."
As the words fell, there was a loud "bang", the door was kicked open, and sawdust flew.
Three men wearing black monk robes and dressed like Lama walked into Surveillance Room one after another.
The leader was about forty years old, with thin cheeks, a beard, and a pair of Tortoiseshell Glasses on his tall nose.
His appearance looks quite elegant, but his standing posture reveals a powerful Aura Field.
Every step he took seemed to carry a huge force, causing the ground to tremble slightly.
Lu Tao felt a strong pressure coming towards him and took a step back involuntarily.
The two monitoring personnel turned pale with fright, their legs became weak, and they almost collapsed to the ground.
"Roger, you have been hiding for so long, but you can't help but show up after all!"
Lu Shihua stood up, as if facing a formidable enemy, staring closely at the leading man, and spoke the name in a low voice.
It seems that there is some unknown grudges and grudges between the two.
"Hmph!"
Lama, known as "Roger", sneered and replied coldly:
"The Formation you are using was stolen from our Black Sect back then. How could I not make good use of it? You just turned on the Golden Benba Vase for me, saving me the trouble."
He raised his chin slightly, his eyes full of disdain and ridicule, it was Revered One from Spirit Spring Temple.
The two Lama in black behind him are brothers Zha Xi and Duo Ji.
They are tall and tall, standing behind Roger, like two Guardian King Kongs, exuding an aura of bravery.
Roger then said unhurriedly:
"If my prediction is correct, the Sacrificial Offering you used to sacrifice Golden Benba Vase, and the three Zombie wearing Black Robe, are they all your Lu Family people, right?"
"You actually used their flesh and blood as a hook to turn on Formation. Sure enough, you are still as ruthless as before."
His words were somewhat sarcastic, and he bluntly revealed the secret methods hidden by Lu Shihua.
Lu Shihua, however, kept his expression unchanged and responded calmly:
"They were originally suffering from terminal illness and were bound to die. Now they devote themselves to the family and integrate with Ancestral Spirit. This is their best destination."
There was no wave in his tone, as if he was stating an ordinary thing, but the determination contained in it made people shudder.
"Hypocrite!"
Roger spat unabashedly, the look of disdain in his eyes getting stronger.
Lu Shihua was unmoved and still asked calmly:
"When you come here this time, do you want to get back Golden Benba Vase, or do you want to settle an old score?"
Roger Hearing this, the corner of his mouth curled up with a playful smile:
"I also want the bottle, and so do the people. Isn't it good to kill two birds with one stone?"
"In that case..."
Lu Shihua's eyes were as sharp as lightning, and his aura suddenly rose, as if he had turned into an unsheathed sword.
"I will never care about our past friendship. No matter who dares to block Lu Family's progress, if God blocks God of Slaughter, Buddha will kill Buddha!"
After saying this, I saw countless Vines suddenly breaking through the bricks and winding out on the ground and walls around the secret room.
They are like agile venomous snakes, carrying deadly Danger Aura, quickly wrapping around Roger and the others.
"Huh, I hope you have this ability!"
Roger sneered, and a Three Heads and Six Arms's Demon God Phantom vaguely appeared behind him.
That Demon God seemed to have stepped out of the endless Abyss, looking majestic and majestic, wearing heavy armor and burning with dark red flames.
Holding Treasure Sword in one hand, the cold light seems to be able to cut off all illusions.
Holding Dharma Conch in one hand, it seems like you can summon Hell Demon Army while playing.
The other four hands hold different Ritual Tool, which either shine with light or vibrate and make sounds. They look extremely vicious when they open their teeth and claws.
Powerful pressure instantly filled the entire chamber, confronting Lu Shihua's momentum.
Lu Tao, Zha Xi, and Duo Ji, standing behind the two people, also activated their abilities at the same time and entered this life-and-death battle.