The downhill path stretched on and on.
Old Master Huang Leji hadn't been exaggerating. The path before them was unmistakably one-way, with no turning back in sight.
Yet every member of the group he led had, without a doubt, sustained fresh injuries.
Never mind that everyone knew the taboo against turning back. The path was so narrow that anyone foolish enough to try climbing against the flow would likely be stopped with ease.
So, from a rational standpoint, Old Master Huang's accusation was still highly credible.
Even if it did sound a little horrifying.
They'd be severely punished even for going down? Had things somehow turned upside down without anyone noticing?
"Don't be afraid. You can try it for yourself."
Sha Ming had caught up with them by now, and he still carried himself with that same unrestrained air.
Before the other man could say anything, he gestured to Old Master Huang, who had turned to face him, and suggested that he try going back up.
Sha Ming's overly blunt words earlier had clearly cast a shadow over everyone's hearts.
So now, faced with his suggestion, Old Master Huang was as lifeless inside as his weathered face looked.
But as an old hand in Jianghu who had wielded great power for many years, he wasn't about to snuff out even the slightest hope in dire straits just because someone else said so.
"No matter what changes, don't move."
After glancing around, he quickly gave his orders in a cold voice.
After that, Huang Leji said nothing more. He simply took a deep breath and stared fixedly as Sha Ming started walking uphill.
One step, two steps...
"Ugh—"
Just as he was about to pass Sha Ming, the breath Huang Leji had drawn turned into a cry of pain and