After a while, Tian Siyao suddenly noticed something unusual.

She approached the corner where a pile of tools was placed and examined them carefully.

"Chen Ze, I found a footprint." Tian Siyao frowned. "Someone has been here."

Chen Ze immediately stepped forward and looked down to examine the footprint.

"Hmm, this footprint doesn't look like ours."

Qin Miyue also stepped forward, her sharp eyes scanning the surroundings.

"I can sense a faint trace of magical energy remaining in the surrounding air."

“Someone is secretly watching us.” A cold glint flashed across Chen Ze’s face. “We need to be careful.”

The expedition members looked at each other, realizing that things might be more complicated.

Even now, inside this seemingly safe cave, they are still in danger.

“We must proceed with caution,” Chen Ze cautioned. “The most important thing now is to find evidence to expose the Southern Xinjiang Alliance’s conspiracy.”

Everyone nodded in agreement.

They decided to split up and thoroughly search every corner inside and outside the cave.

Tian Siyao frowned, pondering how to expose the conspiracy of the Southern Xinjiang Alliance.

Suddenly, she discovered a forgotten stone slab.

She looked closer and discovered some blurry marks.

"Everyone, come and see!" Tian Siyao quickly called out to everyone.

Everyone gathered around Tian Siyao, carefully examining the stone slab.

"What is this?" Mo Xingchen asked curiously.

Tian Siyao stared at the engraving, deep in thought.

"This is a secret rune, and it looks very ancient."

Chen Ze frowned slightly. "Will the runes contain the evidence we're looking for?" Tian Siyao nodded. "If I can decipher their meaning, I might be able to find clues about the Southern Frontier Alliance."

Everyone immediately took it very seriously.

They sat around on the ground, hoping that Tian Siyao could decipher the true meaning of the runes as soon as possible.

As time passed, Tian Siyao diligently tried to decipher the complex and obscure runes.

Just as everyone was anxiously waiting, Tian Siyao took a deep breath and finally understood the meaning of the rune.

"This rune reveals the Southern Frontier Alliance's plan!" Tian Siyao said excitedly.

“Some of them infiltrated the expedition, attempting to steal our treasures by secretly monitoring us and creating chaos.”

"They want to use our pursuit of the bracelet to destroy us."

Chen Ze's eyes flickered. "Xiao Wang's death was not an accident, but a victim of this conspiracy!"

The expedition was in uproar; they were furious and shocked.

"We must expose the true face of the Southern Xinjiang Alliance!" Chen Ze gritted his teeth. "Only in this way can we seek justice for Xiao Wang."

Everyone immediately nodded in agreement.

They were determined to fight back and not let those who were behind the scenes succeed.

However, before they could take action, the soil inside the cave shook violently again, and the sound of collapses was incessant.

"They're here again!" Chen Ze's expression changed. "We have to get out of here!"

The expedition members immediately sprang into action, quickly packing their equipment and hastily evacuating the cave with the evidence they had found.

Seeing that the soil inside the cave was collapsing faster and faster, Chen Ze and the others became increasingly anxious.

"We have to get out of this abyss as soon as possible!" Chen Ze roared. "We need to find the Southern Frontier Alliance that orchestrated everything and make them pay for their conspiracy!"

Everyone quickened their pace and hurried through the jungle.

The expedition members then carefully traversed the dense jungle, their eyes warily scanning their surroundings…
Chen Ze gripped the sword hilt tightly, his face revealing determination and composure. Suddenly, Boss Bian couldn't help but speak up: "I have a question."

His voice trembled slightly, "Those footprints and runes, weren't they left by one of us?"

Tian Siyao gave President Bian a cold look. "If these are footprints and runes left by members of our expedition team, why would we share these clues with you?"

Mr. Bian opened his mouth, but then hesitated and stopped.

He knew he had no reason to explain the problem.

"Mr. Bian, you just mentioned that there might be a mole within the team."

Chen Ze looked up at him. "So, what's your explanation for this?" President Bian's expression turned awkward. "It's just a question I have." "Under these circumstances, suspicion is inevitable."

Chen Ze said firmly, "But we cannot speculate about each other because of doubt."

"We should unite and focus our attention on the conspiracy of the Southern Xinjiang Alliance."

Tian Siyao nodded in agreement, "Yes, the key now is to find more evidence so that they have nowhere to escape."

Qin Miyue gripped her staff tightly, her eyes icy. "We can't let them succeed, no matter who's behind it."

Mo Xingchen nodded silently. She had just put on her protective gloves and was preparing to move.

The group regrouped and, under Chen Ze's organization, began to move towards the direction where the sand locust swarm had been discovered.

They carefully traversed dense vegetation and rugged mountain peaks, enduring the torment of sandstorms along the way.

But none of this could shake the expedition members' determination to move forward.

Finally, they arrived at a vast and open area.

The ground was covered with a thick layer of sand, and there were intermittent gusts of wind blowing.

"Look! Over there!" Tian Siyao suddenly shouted, pointing into the distance.

Everyone looked in the direction she indicated, and saw the outlines of several buildings faintly visible behind a sand dune.

“That’s the Fortress!” Chen Ze said firmly. “If we want to find the evidence, we must enter the Fortress.”

They marched toward the fortress, their hearts filled with both hope and vigilance.

As they approached, the expedition members discovered that the fortress was surrounded by various traps and mechanisms.

Every step needs to be taken carefully and steadily to ensure safety.

With the team members' tacit cooperation, they successfully avoided one trap after another.

Finally, they arrived at the gates of the castle.

The gate is inlaid with artistic floral patterns.

Chen Ze reached out and pressed his fingerprint on the door, and the door slowly opened instantly.

When the expedition members entered the castle, they were stunned by what they saw.

The entire space is spacious and bright, and is filled with various sculptures and paintings.

The most eye-catching feature is a huge table in the very center, on which many historical artifacts and ancient books are displayed.

"This is the secret base of the Southern Frontier Alliance!" Tian Siyao exclaimed.

Chen Ze stared at the artifacts on the table, his expression solemn. "We finally have the opportunity to expose their conspiracy."

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out: "Stop! Who gave you permission to come in?"

Everyone immediately became alert, and laughter echoed all around.

Several figures emerged from the shadows, one of them staring intently at the members of the expedition team.

Do you think I'd be foolish enough to abandon my own treasure trove?

"You are the culprits who have trapped the children of paradise!" the man said with a sneer.

Chen Ze looked at him calmly, "We're just here to find the truth and evidence."

The man laughed mockingly. "The truth? Evidence? The Southern Frontier Alliance doesn't need others to know the truth." (End of Chapter)

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