The members of the Qingyan Sect pressed home their victory, marching with high morale toward the headquarters of the Black Wind Stronghold. All along the way, they proceeded with firm steps, driven by the determination to eradicate the scourge that was the Black Wind Stronghold. Lin Chen and Su Yao walked at the front of the procession. They knew well that the mission to attack the Black Wind Stronghold's headquarters would be arduous, but bolstered by their previous battlefield victories, they were full of confidence in their success.
After a period of rapid marching, the members of the Qingyan Sect arrived at the valley where the Black Wind Stronghold headquarters was located. Built against the mountains, the stronghold occupied a treacherous terrain. It was surrounded by steep peaks on all sides, with only a single narrow passage leading inside—truly a place where "one man can hold the pass against ten thousand."
Observing the surrounding terrain, Lin Chen said to the Sect Master and the other elders, "This terrain is unfavorable to us. A rash attack risks falling into an ambush. We must act with caution and first send scouts to thoroughly investigate the situation." The Sect Master nodded in agreement and immediately dispatched several agile disciples, instructing them to cautiously slip into the Black Wind Stronghold to reconnoiter the internal troop deployment and defensive posture.
Chapter 244