They left the cave with the Mysterious Figure as the storm outside finally ceased. The dark clouds gradually scattered across the sky, revealing a faint, pale sunlight. The air in the rain-washed mountains was exceptionally crisp, but the eerie atmosphere did not seem to fully dissipate; it felt as though something was lurking behind every bizarre rock, watching their every move.
With the others supporting him, the Mysterious Figure walked slowly forward. Though his body remained weak and his steps unsteady, his gaze burned with a resolute light. "We must hurry. The forces of evil have likely realized I've been unsealed, and they won't let this go." His voice was weak yet carried an unquestionable urgency.
Xu Tiancai and the others nodded, quickening their pace. They pressed on along the rugged mountain path, the stones beneath their feet treacherously slick, requiring caution with every step. The surrounding mountains were eerily silent, save for the echoes of their footsteps reverberating through the valley.
Chapter 136