However, at dusk one day, streaks of brilliant color suddenly emerged from the murky gloom, strange runes seeming to blanket the entire sky! Before Broken Blade Ridge, heaven and earth were imprisoned, making it impossible to distinguish the time; only day and night were somewhat evident. Seeing the light grow thin and the brilliant colors emerge, Xiao Hua's heart stirred. He hurriedly released his soul sense toward the vicinity of Broken Blade Ridge again, only to be disappointed once more—the Heaven and Earth Restriction still showed no sign whatsoever of loosening!
But at that very moment, Du Peng's delighted voice rang out. "Everyone, the moment we have awaited so bitterly is almost here. Please make your preparations..."
Du Peng was beside himself with joy; there was even a "please" in his command.
Not only was Xiao Hua puzzled—even Zhang Jie looked at the horizon in astonishment. Seven colors flickered in her eyes as she looked at Broken Blade Ridge and asked strangely, "Du Peng, what is going on? The Heaven and Earth Restriction... shows no sign at all of loosening!"
"Senior, do not be anxious..." Du Peng said this very smoothly now. Yet the unease had vanished from his face, replaced by the confidence of one who held victory in his grasp. Smiling, he said, "This heavenly phenomenon has not exceeded Alliance Leader Lian's expectations. I have already arranged everything that follows. Senior need only wait to enter the transmission tunnel. If fortune favors us... Senior may pass through the transmission tunnel and reach the Lost Land by dawn tomorrow!"
"If fortune favors us?" Zhang Jie glanced at Du Peng. It was unclear whether she was speaking to him or Xiao Hua. "In other words, even if we find the transmission tunnel, despite such meticulous preparations, those able to pass