In the darkness left behind by the flash of lightning, the heavy atmosphere grew even more oppressive. The howling gale whipped through everyone's clothes, snapping wildly as though cheering on and emboldening this impending battle of life and death. The surrounding darkness felt boundless and suffocatingly thick, while a chilling aura permeated every corner.
Zhang Zhi gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, as he muttered to himself in calculation: "This fellow is too formidable. We cannot simply sit here and wait for death; we must find a way to break through. Yet this mysterious figure's strength is unfathomable, and acting rashly will likely plunge everyone into even greater peril. But if we do not fight for it, we certainly have no hope of survival." His gaze was resolute and sharp, radiating an indomitable will. Though his heart was filled with worry and anxiety, his determination never wavered in the slightest.
Lin Wan'er clasped her hands tightly together, her delicate frame trembling slightly in the wind. Her heart was consumed by fear and worry: "Could it be that we are truly going to perish here? No, I refuse to be resigned to this. Having come this far together through so many trials and tribulations, how can we give up so easily?" Tears flashed in her eyes, yet as she looked toward Zhang Zhi, a trace of trust and reliance flickered within them, as though his mere presence meant a shred of hope remained.
Chapter 27