Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

"So you guys are really here," the enemy leader laughed, "It seems our intelligence is correct."

"Who are you?" Lin Feng asked angrily.

"We are disciples of the Black Cloud Sect, and we are here specifically to seize this energy source." The man said arrogantly.

"You wish! Today, you will go back empty-handed!" Zhao Gang sneered.

The two sides immediately started a fierce battle. Lin Feng, Zhang Zhen and others tried their best to resist the enemy and protect the senior sister and the energy source. The battle was so fierce that the entire basement was broken into pieces.

"We must retreat quickly!" Zhao Gang shouted loudly.

Just as they were about to rush out of the basement, there was a sudden loud noise and the entire basement began to collapse. Lin Feng picked up the senior sister without hesitation and rushed to the exit with her.

"Hurry, this way!" Xiaohui found a gap for escape and shouted.

They quickly passed through the gap and escaped from the basement. Outside was an open area, but they did not stop and continued to rush towards the sect.

"Finally escaped." Lin Feng said, panting.

"Is everyone okay?" Zhao Gang quickly checked everyone's condition and breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that no one was injured.

The eldest sister leaned weakly on Lin Feng's shoulder, her face pale but her eyes firm: "We must bring this energy source back to the sect as soon as possible, there are more powerful protective measures there."

"Yes, we must return this crystal ball safely before the Black Cloud Sect." Lin Feng said firmly.

"They will definitely not give up easily and will definitely chase us relentlessly." Zhang Zhen looked around nervously, fearing that the enemy's shadow would appear again.

"Then let's set off now," Zhao Gang ordered decisively, "Xiaohui, you lead the way and find the fastest route."

"Yes!" Xiaohui responded quickly, leading everyone down the mountain. They passed through dense forests, crossed streams, and chose routes that were as concealed and easy to defend as possible.

On the way, Lin Feng and Zhang Zhen exchanged glances and stood on both sides of the team tacitly, alert to possible dangers around them at any time. They knew that the people of the Black Cloud Sect would definitely not give up.

"Which direction do you think they will chase us from?" Zhang Zhen asked in a low voice.

"If I were them, I would definitely chase them from multiple directions at the same time and try to cut off our retreat." Lin Feng replied after thinking for a moment.

"Then what should we do?"

"Distract their attention and try to delay them. We can use the terrain to our advantage and set up some small traps to prevent them from advancing rashly."

"Good idea, but I'm worried that there won't be enough time." Zhang Zhen frowned and said.

"We can only try." Lin Feng nodded firmly.

They continued along the mountain road and finally came to an open area. The sunlight shone on this open space, but it did not bring them much sense of security.

"Take a break and recover your strength." Zhao Gang waved his hand to signal everyone to stop. Everyone sat together and took out dry food and water to replenish their energy.

"Senior Sister, how do you feel?" Lin Feng asked with concern.

"It's okay, just a little tired." The eldest sister said softly.

"Thanks to you for this mission, otherwise we would never have found this energy source." Zhang Zhen said gratefully.

"This is my duty. We are all fighting to protect the Tianmen Sect." The eldest sister smiled slightly.

After resting for a while, Lin Feng stood up and observed the surrounding terrain, thinking about how to deal with possible pursuers. "We can set up a few traps ahead to delay time."

"Okay, I'll help you set it up." Xiaohui stood up, and the two of them quickly divided the work and set up several simple traps in the woods not far away.

"I hope these traps can work." Zhang Zhen said worriedly as he stood aside.

"Don't worry, we have other means." Lin Feng answered firmly.

After setting the trap, everyone continued to move forward. After walking for a distance, Lin Feng suddenly stopped and looked forward with a serious expression.

"What's wrong, Senior Brother Lin?" Xiaohui asked puzzledly.

"There is a group of people ahead, they should be from the Black Cloud Sect." Lin Feng said in a low voice.

"You caught up so quickly? You're really haunting me." Zhang Zhen said with a frown.

"We can't go any further, otherwise we will be discovered by them." Lin Feng analyzed.

"What should we do then?" Xiaohui asked anxiously.

"Let's take a detour and take the small road." Zhao Gang gave the order decisively.

They immediately changed direction and moved forward quickly along a winding path. Although the path was rugged, it was relatively hidden and not easily discovered by the enemy.

After a long journey, they finally left the open area and re-entered the woods. The dense woods provided them with good cover, but also made the road more and more difficult and dangerous.

"Everyone, be careful with your feet, the road here is very slippery." Lin Feng reminded.

"Don't worry, we will be careful." Zhang Zhen said firmly.

They moved forward cautiously, taking every step with extreme caution. Suddenly, there was a slight noise in front of them, and Lin Feng immediately signaled everyone to stop.

"What's going on?" Zhao Gang whispered.

"There is someone ahead, but I'm not sure if it's an enemy." Lin Feng answered cautiously.

"Let's go around and don't alarm them." Zhao Gang ordered in a low voice.

The group carefully bypassed the obstacles ahead and finally saw a small cave. This was a naturally formed cave with a small entrance and looked very hidden.

"Let's go in and hide and see if they can find this place." Lin Feng suggested softly.

"Okay, let's go in and take a look." Zhao Gang agreed.

Everyone quickly entered the cave, Lin Feng and Zhang Zhen stood guard at the entrance, paying close attention to the situation outside. The cave was dark and damp, but it was safe for the time being.

"Senior Sister, please take a rest first, we will protect the crystal ball." Lin Feng said to the Senior Sister.

"Thank you for your hard work." The eldest sister nodded gratefully.

Just as they were about to take a break, they suddenly heard chaotic footsteps and voices coming from outside. Everyone immediately became alert and the atmosphere became extremely tense.

"They are coming, prepare your weapons." Lin Feng said in a low voice.

"Yes!" Zhang Zhen, Xiao Hui and others quickly drew their weapons and held them tightly in their hands. "If you are discovered, you must fight back desperately to protect the senior sister and the crystal ball." Zhao Gang ordered firmly.

"Understood!" everyone responded in unison.

At this time, the noise outside the cave was getting closer and closer, and they could already hear the enemy's conversation. Lin Feng's heart tightened, and he clenched the long sword in his hand, ready to face the upcoming battle.

"No matter what happens, we can't retreat." Lin Feng said to everyone firmly.

"That's right, disciples of the Tianmen Sect must never let the enemy take away this energy source that is related to the sect's survival." Zhang Zhen echoed firmly.

At this moment, the enemies outside the cave were getting closer and closer, and their voices could be heard clearly.

"They must be hiding nearby. Search carefully and don't let them run away!" a hoarse voice ordered.

Lin Feng held his breath and signaled everyone to keep absolute silence. He held the sword tightly and prayed silently in his heart that the cave would not be discovered. However, at this moment, a familiar voice suddenly came from the cave entrance: "Lin Feng, don't move!"

Everyone was startled when they saw a dark figure quietly flashing in from the cave entrance. The man quickly approached them in the darkness until he was close to the firelight. Only then did everyone see his appearance clearly - it turned out to be an elder in the sect that the senior sister had mentioned before.

"Elder? Why are you here?" Lin Feng asked in surprise.

The elder whispered, "I don't have time to explain. Follow me, they will be here soon."

The crowd did not dare to delay and quickly followed the elder out of the cave, moving quickly along a hidden path. The path was extremely rugged and difficult to walk on, but fortunately, the trees were dense and obscured many traces.

After walking for a while, the elder stopped and turned to everyone and said, "There is a dense forest ahead. After passing through the forest, you will find a hidden valley. You can rest there for a while, but I must go back to delay the pursuers and buy you some time."

"But, Elder, how can you deal with so many enemies alone?" Zhao Gang asked worriedly.

The elder smiled and said firmly, "Don't worry, I have my own way. The most important thing now is to protect the crystal ball and quickly head to that valley."

"Thank you, Elder!" Lin Feng said gratefully.

The elder nodded, waved his hand to signal everyone to leave as soon as possible, then turned and left quickly in the direction he came from. He was agile and soon disappeared into the woods.

Without stopping for too long, the group immediately followed the direction indicated by the elder. After passing through a dense bush, they finally arrived at the hidden valley. It was surrounded by mountains on three sides and there was only a narrow path in and out. It was indeed an ideal hidden place.

"Let's rest here for a while." Lin Feng suggested.

Everyone nodded in agreement, and found a place to sit down and prepare to rest for a while. At this time, Zhang Zhen walked to Lin Feng and whispered, "Brother Lin, I think this matter is very strange. We have fled all the way here, but the enemy seems to know everything about us, even our whereabouts."

"Yeah, I felt that too. The elder's appearance is too coincidental." Lin Feng frowned slightly, as if thinking about something.

At this moment, the eldest sister's weak voice sounded: "Let's ensure safety first. No matter what, the most urgent thing now is to bring the crystal ball back."

Lin Feng and Zhang Zhen nodded, and then ordered everyone to set up guards separately to ensure that this secret place would not be easily discovered.

Just as they were discussing their next plan, a dark shadow suddenly passed silently over the treetops and landed in front of them. The man was wearing a black tights, a mask on his face, and exuded a cold aura.

"As expected, you are here." The man said coldly.

"Who are you?" Lin Feng asked vigilantly, holding the sword tightly in his hand, ready to attack at any time.

“No need to ask who I am,” the man said in a strange voice, “I am only here to complete my mission. Take this talented young man away and use him as a cauldron.”

As he said this, he suddenly rushed towards Lin Feng. Lin Feng reacted quickly and swung his sword to fight. The two of them immediately started a fierce fight, and the air around them was stirred by the fierce battle and seemed to be boiling.

Everyone else hastily drew their weapons and surrounded the man in black. However, this man was very skilled in martial arts, and even when faced with a combined attack from everyone, he did not lose out, but instead pressed on step by step, catching everyone off guard.

"You are no match for me, so just surrender." The man in black said with disdain.

"Don't even think about it!" Lin Feng shouted angrily, and used all his strength to use a unique skill, finally forcing the man in black to retreat a few steps. But this short-lived advantage did not last long, and the man in black launched a fierce attack again, forcing Lin Feng to retreat again and again.

At this moment, Zhao Gang discovered a flaw in the opponent and immediately took the opportunity to swing his knife and fiercely slashed at the side of the man in black. The man in black had to dodge, and this action gave others a chance to counterattack.

Zhang Zhen and several others seized the opportunity to attack at the same time, forcing the man in black to retreat again. "I didn't expect you guys to be so capable." A hint of surprise flashed in the man in black's eyes, and then he sneered, "But this is not enough!"

Suddenly, the surrounding bushes trembled, and then several people dressed in black rushed out. It turned out that the enemy had planned and ambushed for a long time.

Lin Feng realized that the situation was not good and ordered loudly: "Everyone gather together, don't disperse!"

At this critical moment, the elder miraculously rushed back, followed by several Tianmen Sect disciples. "Hold on, reinforcements are here!" the elder shouted loudly.

The enemy's face suddenly changed when they saw this, obviously they had not expected such a change. The men in black exchanged glances, as if they had made up their minds. One of them suddenly shouted, "Take the target away!"

Two men in black immediately rushed towards Lin Feng, trying to abduct him. Lin Feng resisted desperately, but he was outnumbered and was about to be subdued. At this critical moment, Zhang Zhen used all his strength to chop the arm of one of the men in black with a sword, and blood spurted out.

"Don't let them succeed!" Zhao Gang shouted loudly and tried his best to stand in front of Lin Feng.

"damn it!"

The injured man in black roared and rushed towards Zhao Gang desperately. At this moment, several other enemies suddenly whistled in unison in a strange way, and all the men in black quickly retreated in the same direction.

"Chase them! Don't let them run away!" the elder shouted.

Everyone immediately followed him, but the man in black was very fast and soon disappeared into the dense forest. Lin Feng was panting, his heart filled with anger and anxiety.

"Who are these guys? How do they know so much about us?" Zhang Zhen asked puzzledly.

The elder looked solemn and whispered, "These enemies are obviously not ordinary bandits. Their goal is very clear, which is to steal the crystal ball and capture you."

Lin Feng clenched his fists and said in a deep voice: "No matter who they are, I will never let them succeed."

"Don't worry, we still have to ensure the safety of this place." Zhao Gang reminded, "Since the enemy knows our location, I'm afraid we won't be here for long."

"That's right." Lin Feng nodded in agreement. "Big Sister, how about this? Let's go to another place to rest and sort out the next action plan."

The eldest sister nodded slightly, her face pale but firm as she said, "Thank you for your hard work, we must act as soon as possible."

At this moment, a disciple of Tianmen Sect came running over and said breathlessly: "Brother Lin, Brother Zhao Gang, we found some suspicious traces at the foot of the mountain. It seems that there is another group of people active nearby."

Lin Feng frowned and said, "Such frequent enemy presence is really disturbing. Everyone stay alert, we can't be careless."

"Yes!" Everyone responded in unison.

"Elder, what do you think we should do next?" Lin Feng turned to the mysterious and decisive elder, hoping to get some advice from him.

The elder pondered for a moment and said seriously: "The current situation is very critical. Not only are there a large number of enemies, but they are also clearly well prepared. We need to find a more hidden place and set more traps to prevent being tracked again."

"I understand." Lin Feng nodded, "Zhao Gang, you take some people to set up the trap; Xiaohui, you are responsible for protecting the senior sister; Zhang Zhen, you come with me to scout the surrounding environment." (End of this chapter)