Too many female prisoners, a special forces soldier transmigrates and marries wildly.

"Those children," Lin Feng looked at the children huddled in a corner, carefully looked after by the soldiers of the "Falcon Battalion," his eyes softening slightly, "make arrangements immediately to find reliable people to send them back to their hometowns, or... properly resettle them. They must not fall into the hands of the 'Crimson Abyss' again."

"clear!"

"Also, interrogate the prisoners immediately," Lin Feng said. "If we take this place, 'Red Abyss' will definitely get wind of it. We must strike at their heart of the matter before they can react, strengthen their defenses, or relocate!"

"yes!"

Sisters Fengling and Fengjue walked to Lin Feng's side. Fengling looked at the Broken Mountain Blade in Lin Feng's hand, which was already sheathed but still seemed to be radiating an invisible killing aura, and a trace of awe flashed in her cold eyes.

Feng Jue patted his chest, still shaken but excited: "Grand Commander, those few strikes you made just now were...so amazing! I didn't even see them!"

Lin Feng glanced at her. "Just a killing technique. You two ladies have had a hard day."

The fifteen terrified children were entrusted to a local, upright squire for temporary shelter, who also sent people to search for their families. The seized "Crimson Flame Crystal" rough stones and important documents and secret letters were packed up and taken away.

The prisoners were interrogated intensively throughout the night, and every last bit of information was extracted from them:

"Flame Valley" is located deep within the main vein of Fulong Ridge, where several mines were opened up, forcing captured slaves and prisoners of war to mine "Crimson Flame Crystals".

The "blood sacrifice" will take place on the night of the new moon, seven days later.

As for the whereabouts of "Earthfire" and King Lin, the prisoners were of low rank, and there were many different opinions. Some said that "Earthfire" had been in "Flame Valley" presiding over the preparations for the sacrifice; some said that King Lin had a dispute with "Earthfire" and left "Flame Valley" with some of his confidants, and his whereabouts were unknown; there were also rumors that the "Holy Lord" might personally descend upon "Flame Valley" soon to preside over this "unprecedented" grand sacrifice.

"An unprecedented grand ceremony... the 'Holy Lord' might be present in person..." Lin Feng frowned deeply. The situation was more serious than he had anticipated. They might be directly confronting the mysterious and unpredictable "Holy Lord" of the "Crimson Abyss."

"Commander, shall we still go?" Chen Heng couldn't help but ask. Knowing that there might be a strange being like the "Holy Lord," even a fierce general like him felt a little apprehensive.

"Go!" Lin Feng commanded resolutely. "'Crimson Abyss' uses human sacrifices to mine evil minerals, endangering the common people. As soldiers of the imperial court, it is our duty to protect our territory and people, and to eliminate evil and uphold justice. How can we shrink back because the enemy is strong?"

The firmness and fearlessness in his words inspired everyone. Chen Heng and the others straightened their backs, their fighting spirit rekindled in their eyes. The Feng sisters, Feng Ling and Feng Jue, looked at Lin Feng's upright figure with complex emotions—admiration and worry.

"Chen Heng, hand over the excess baggage, along with the prisoners and children, to the two remaining men. Also, send a message to Lei Bao of the Northern Border, instructing him to send troops to meet us and to be prepared to reinforce Fulong Ridge at any time." Lin Feng quickly ordered, "We'll depart immediately, heading straight for Fulong Ridge's 'Flame Valley.' We must arrive and ascertain the situation before the night of the 'New Moon'!"

"yes!"

……

After leaving Blackstone Town, the group shrank to Lin Feng, Chen Heng, Feng Ling, Feng Jue, and six other "Falcon Battalion" soldiers, totaling eleven people.

The closer you get to Fulong Ridge, the higher the altitude and the harsher the climate. The biting wind is like a knife, stinging your cheeks.

"This godforsaken place is no place for a human to live." A soldier from the "Falcon Battalion" spat.

"This place is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and we can also use the terrain to hide." Chen Heng cautiously observed his surroundings.

Sisters Fengling and Fengjue walked in the middle of the group. Fengling would occasionally squat down to examine the ground markings and rock patterns to determine direction and possible safe routes. Fengjue, on the other hand, would occasionally grab a handful of soil or gravel to smell, then look up at the sky and the distant mountain shadows, seemingly using some special method to discern location and changes in the environment.

"Miss Feng Jue, you seem to have a knack for finding directions?" Lin Feng noticed her actions and asked.

Feng Jue smiled at Lin Feng, revealing a set of pearly white teeth: "The soil here has a strong sulfur smell, mixed with... an indescribable fishy odor, and the moisture is blowing from that direction." She pointed to a valley slightly to the east, "That should be the area with active geothermal activity, probably close to 'Flame Valley'."

"Follow the direction Miss Feng Jue pointed out and continue forward. Everyone, be alert and watch your step and surroundings for anything unusual."

The procession continued onward, the smell of sulfur and that foul, fishy odor growing stronger. The temperature also began to rise abnormally, and the air was filled with a moist, strangely odorous vapor.

After turning a ridge, a breathtaking view suddenly appeared before us.

Ahead lay a vast basin, seemingly struck by a meteorite. The basin was devoid of vegetation, filled with charred rocks, solidified lava flows, and numerous mud pools and hot springs of varying sizes, bubbling and steaming.

This should be "Flame Valley".

"Guards, look over there!" Chen Heng pointed to a high rock wall at the edge of the basin. Faintly visible, rudimentary stone steps and walkways had been carved into the rock wall, winding their way into the depths of the mist. On the walkways, figures seemed to be moving slowly, like a patrol.

"There are guards, and there's definitely more than one." Lin Feng whispered. "It's getting dark. Let's find a place to hide and observe carefully before we move. Feng Ling, Feng Jue, you two come with me to investigate nearby. Chen Heng, take the others and retreat to that sheltered ravine we just came from. Set up a temporary camp there, and be careful to stay hidden. Don't come out without my signal."

"yes!"

As night falls, the night comes exceptionally early and is exceptionally dark in Fulong Ridge.

Lin Feng, along with Feng Ling and Feng Jue, moved silently along the rugged rocks at the edge of the basin, like three geckos, towards the rock face with the plank road.

Reaching the foot of the cliff, looking up, the plank road was about ten zhang (approximately 33 meters) above the ground, constructed of rough wooden stakes and stone slabs. Every so often, a torch was stuck in the air, flickering like will-o'-the-wisps in the thick fog. Two or three guards, dressed in tattered leather armor and with headscarves wrapped around their heads, could be seen leaning listlessly against the cliff face, seemingly numb to the harsh environment and the monotonous guard duty.

"The defenses are lax, but the terrain is treacherous, making a direct assault difficult," Wind Chime whispered.

"I'll go up and take a look." Feng Jue volunteered, pointing to several protrusions on the rock face that could be climbed. She was petite and nimble, and seemed to be good at climbing.

"Be careful not to get caught." Lin Feng nodded.

Feng Jue took a deep breath and, using both hands and feet, climbed up the rock wall silently like a nimble ape. His movements were light and agile, and he didn't make a sound.