"Sometimes, strength alone isn't enough to achieve your goal. You also have to be skilled at scheming!"
As his gaze swept unobtrusively over the others, the thought flashed through Liu Yu's mind.
Though he felt some aversion to it, until his strength reached a certain level, he had no choice but to accept it-and take part himself.
Use every force that could be used!
Hiding in Soaring Heaven Cave for five years had been a plan everyone agreed upon, so no one objected when departure was proposed now.
After exchanging a few words, they reached a consensus once more, and all five nodded in agreement.
"Then let us set out."
Liu Yu rose abruptly, swept his gaze over the others, and spoke in a deep voice.
"Mm."
The others nodded, then rose silently.
Everything that needed packing had already been packed. After a brief discussion, the five immediately set out.
They followed the narrow passage they had entered through, making their way toward the surface step by step.
With danger awaiting them once more, everyone wore a grave expression, with no inclination to joke or chat.
Tap, tap.
In the narrow passage, only soft footsteps sounded, rising and falling in succession.
As they walked, Zhuo Mengzhen deliberately fell behind, staying close to Liu Yu.
She glanced back from time to time, casting questioning looks his way, as though reminding him not to forget their earlier deal.
Liu Yu chuckled inwardly, but gave a slight nod outwardly, assuring her that she could rest easy.
Seeing this, Zhuo Mengzhen finally felt much more at ease, and her steps grew a little lighter.
Before long, the five reached the end of the passage, where a thick earthen wall blocked their way.
Without hesitation, Mu Yunyan took out the dark cyan token that controlled