The sky had just begun to lighten, and winter mornings in Red Rock Valley were even colder.
Fang Mo hovered a thousand meters in the air, the Nine Heavens Wind Gang swirling around him and perfectly concealing his presence. His gaze swept over the valley entrance like an eagle's.
After a sleepless night, bolstered by medicinal pills, the group had finally covered hundreds of miles and reached Red Rock Valley.
Seeing the valley lying quiet, Fang Mo couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. The Mechanical Empire hadn't stationed any guards there; it seemed they were still searching for the people from Tianli Sect.
Still, he wasn't reassured. He made a circuit of Red Rock Valley, then ventured several miles farther in. Only after using his Primordial Spirit to search the area and finding no problems did he finally relax.
Dawn was fast approaching. They had to leave as quickly as possible. Fang Mo promptly returned to the hollow where the others were hiding.
Luo Jiangyan and the others had long since packed up. When they saw him return, sparks of hope kindled in their eyes.
"There are no guards at the entrance. We leave now!" Fang Mo lowered his voice. "Remember, once we enter Red Rock Valley, no matter what happens, don't stop. Leave everything to me!"
Tao Shang and Xia Fanbai exchanged a glance and nodded. Su Lan, Qi Zhu, and the others followed suit.
The people from the Galactic Alliance silently checked their gear. Their training during this time had made a final inspection before battle second nature.
"Move!"
At Fang Mo's command, nearly twenty people shot into Red Rock Valley like arrows loosed from a bow.
Fang Mo led the way, while Tao Shang and Xia Fanbai brought up the rear. Under cover of darkness,