"Since you've already exposed yourself, please come out. Otherwise, don't blame Thousand Mountain Valley for being rude!" Upon hearing Qingguo and Qingcheng's voice transmission, Ye Lingfeng's expression immediately darkened as he spoke coldly.
Since they were human rather than demons, there was still room for discussion. Moreover, the other side had not attacked directly, clearly because they were wary of their strength. It would be best to force whoever was hiding out into the open before deciding what to do next.
The entire maze passage fell silent. The five members of Thousand Mountain Valley, along with the independent cultivators they had brought in, all wore grave expressions. The independent cultivators in particular looked as though they were facing a great enemy.
Hidden among them, Chen Guang's gaze was deep as he cautiously kept watch on his surroundings. His main task in this operation was intelligence gathering. By following the people from Thousand Mountain Valley, he would gain access to many secrets. But if carrying out the mission threatened his life, then he would have to make a choice.
The [Akatsuki] organization was quite humane in this regard. Protectors answered directly to the Divine Envoys and had the right to choose between a mission and their own lives.
Just as everyone's patience was about to run out, soft footsteps sounded from the other end of the passage.
"I heard that Thousand Mountain Valley's Qingguo and Qingcheng sisters possess extraordinary perception. Seeing it today, you truly live up to your reputation!"
Accompanied by a clear voice, a refined young man dressed like a scholar slowly approached while waving a folding fan. Beside him was another young man holding a longsword, his sword aura sharp and his edge fully exposed.
Ye Lingfeng's pupils contracted slightly. The instant he heard that voice, he already