Amid the verdant mountains, beside a sheer, precipitous cliff shrouded in clouds and mist, faint cries of alarm rang out.
Yao Chen heard Xiao Yan's voice echoing through the cave. At the same time, his plea for help also sounded within Yao Chen's mind, leaving him momentarily stunned. His Soul Power instinctively spread out, once more covering the cave he had repeatedly scanned before.
The cave was not large. Yao Chen's Emperor Realm Soul Power easily searched it in its entirety, yet just as before, he found no trace of any other living aura.
But whether it was Xiao Yan's cry for help directly within his mind or the alarmed shouts still echoing through the cave, both made Yao Chen realize that something was wrong. A truly formidable existence had likely arrived here!
He did not reveal himself immediately, instead remaining concealed. Against an enemy of this caliber, launching a surprise attack from hiding would undoubtedly be far more effective than facing them head-on.
"I'm here. Don't worry. Ask about the situation first."
He communicated with Xiao Yan in his mind, giving him a reassuring answer before cutting off their connection.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan forced himself to calm down and looked toward Zhao Li. He discovered that this mysteriously appeared man did not seem particularly old, nor did he emit any intimidating aura. He simply stood there, and if Xiao Yan had not seen him with his own eyes, he would not even have been able to sense his existence.
That strange sensation made Xiao Yan's heart race, but he still tried his best to look at Zhao Li. Then, under Zhao Li's gaze, an unusual feeling rose in his heart.
He did not know whether it was merely an illusion, but at that moment, an absurd thought surfaced