"Don't chase him!"
Fang Yizhi shouted for them to stop and motioned for He An and the others to keep moving forward.
"Li Bie is a traitor to our Knowledge and Practice Institute. He went over to the enemy and sold out his country... Teacher, are we really going to let him go?"
Feng Chun caught up with Fang Yizhi and asked, unwilling to let the matter rest.
The oil-lamp flames flickered. Fang Yizhi gazed into the endless passage ahead, his eyes growing deep, sparks glimmering within them.
"Mo Tinghe impersonated Ma Yuan and deliberately lured us here... Qingzhou was right. They will certainly attack us from both sides. We've already fallen into their trap, and now there's no retreat. Only by moving forward can we find a thread of hope."
After speaking, Fang Yizhi looked at He An and the others, his voice echoing through the empty space.
"I'm only afraid they won't come! At worst, I'll stake my life and fight them to the death!" A fierce look crossed Feng Chun's face.
Gu Qingzhou brushed the dust from his sleeves and looked at Feng Chun. "We brothers will stand together, put our strength behind one purpose, and give it everything we've got!"
He An said gravely, "Even if they have strength in numbers, the terrain here is narrow. They'll struggle to use that advantage. We may still be able to fight them."
Fan Dazhi had been following behind Fang Yizhi. Seeing that none of the others showed any fear, he moved his lips, wanting to say something too, but ultimately said nothing.
Fang Yizhi stopped, his expression solemn, and said to He An and Gu Qingzhou, "This journey promises more danger than hope. Whatever happens from here on... remember, you two must bring Feng Chun and Dazhi back..."