The patrolling disciples assumed they were stray zombies and merely cursed, "Get lost," without pursuing the matter further. Once they had safely left the valley, the two immediately ran toward the agreed rendezvous point.
At the rendezvous point, Liu Neng, Zhao Xiaosuo, and Sun Xinhao hurried over. "How was it? What's the situation inside?" Liu Neng asked anxiously.
Wang Xiaohu said between breaths, "It's urgent. Send the signal to Physician Lin first; we can talk on the way." Sun Xinhao immediately lit the prepared firework, and a streak of red shot into the sky.
Not daring to delay, they hurried toward the Healing Immortal Medical Hall. As they walked, Wang Xiaohu gave a detailed account of everything he had seen and heard in the cave.
Meanwhile, Lin Taichu had been waiting at the medical hall for news. The moment he saw the red firework in the distance, he immediately gathered the elders and had them prepare. Before long, Wang Xiaohu and the other four came running back.
Lin Taichu quickly had someone bring the two water. Once they had caught their breath, he questioned them in detail about the cave.
When he heard that the Netherworld Cult had few living disciples, relied mainly on elders to control the zombie horde, and was even refining high-level puppets, Lin Taichu's brow furrowed even deeper.
"It seems our breakthrough lies with those elders," Lin Taichu said thoughtfully. "As long as we eliminate the elders controlling the zombie horde, the low-level zombies will lose control. Then we can focus our strength on dealing with the Cult Master and his high-level puppets."
Elder Li nodded. "But those elders are definitely protected by experts, and the cave is full of zombies. Forcing our way in would be too dangerous."
Wang Xiaohu said, "I observed them. Every