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Lin Feng looked in the direction of the sound and saw a row of even more sturdy cages made of thick logs and iron bars. Inside, dozens of younger children were crammed together, along with some adults, both men and women, chained up, their expressions either blank or crazed, dressed differently from the miners. These were the "sacrifices" and "living sacrifices" prepared by "Crimson Abyss" for their "blood sacrifice"! Some of the adult "living sacrifices" seemed to bear some strange tattoos or markings.

The crying was coming from the children's cage, but it was quickly drowned out by the overseer's shouts and the sound of whipping.

"Damn it..." Feng Jue cursed under her breath, clenching her fists. Feng Ling gently pulled her aside, signaling her to calm down.

The three continued following the guards to a drier platform near the inner side of the cave. This was the guards' rest and handover area, furnished with buckets, dry rations, and makeshift beds. The guard leader cursed a few times, then gestured for everyone to sit down and rest. He then walked over to a tall, thin man who appeared to be in charge, seemingly to report something.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Lin Feng whispered to Feng Ling and Feng Jue, "Remember the terrain here. We are currently ordinary guards, so we are safe for the time being, but we cannot stay long. Find out the shift change time and password, find an opportunity to capture a 'tongue' to find out the internal details, and then retreat."

Feng Ling and Feng Jue nodded and silently made a note of it.

After resting for about fifteen minutes, the guard chief returned and began assigning patrol duties. Lin Feng and his two companions were assigned to patrol a side passage near the depths of the mine, where the light was dimmer and ordinary guards were unwilling to go, which gave them the opportunity to explore.

The three carefully made their way along the side passage. On both sides of the passage were more densely packed mine shafts with deeper mining marks, filled with clanging sounds and shadowy figures.

"This place is like hell..." Feng Jue covered his mouth and nose, his voice muffled.

Suddenly, footsteps and voices came from the fork in the road ahead. The three of them immediately slipped into the shadows of an abandoned mine pit nearby.

"...The 'Venerable One' said that on the night of the new moon, the Holy Lord will personally preside over the 'Holy Flame Ritual.' All 'Fire Essences' must be tempered three days in advance and sent to the 'Holy Flame Pool.' The offerings must also be screened again to ensure... sufficient 'spirituality.' Anyone who dares to make a mistake will have their head handed over!" A hoarse and gloomy voice said.

"Yes, Commander. I have increased manpower and am working day and night. However... recently the mine seems to be quite unstable deep within. The subterranean fire is restless, and several places have collapsed. Also... some strange things have been unearthed. A few mine slaves have gone mad and are talking nonsense..." Another voice said with fear.

"Shut up! Don't ask what you shouldn't ask, and don't say what you shouldn't say! Do your job! The 'Holy Flame Sacrifice' concerns the Holy Lord's grand plan and cannot be allowed to fail! Anyone who dares to say another word will be dealt with immediately!"

"Yes, yes, yes..."

The footsteps faded into the distance.

"On the night of the new moon, the Holy Lord himself will be present... the 'Holy Flame Ceremony'..." Lin Feng repeated in a low voice, "Time is more pressing than we know. And, deep within the mine... something is amiss?"

"Grand Commander, what should we do now?" Wind Chime asked.

"Go back first and tell Chen Heng and the others about the situation here," Lin Feng said. "We need to rethink our plan. A direct assault is too risky and could easily harm innocent miners and sacrifices. Moreover, if the 'Holy Lord' really does come, we must be prepared, and ideally..." A cold glint flashed in his eyes, "...to wipe them all out!"

Just as the three were about to return the way they came, they suddenly heard a commotion and hurried footsteps coming from the direction of the main passage ahead, as if many people were rushing towards them!

"Quick! Something's happened over there! Someone's broken in! It might be a remnant who escaped from Blackrock Town! The Venerable One has ordered all exits to be sealed off and a thorough search to be conducted! Not a single suspicious person should be let go!" The stern shout echoed through the cave.

Oh no! We've been discovered?

Lin Feng's mind raced. He whispered to Feng Ling and Feng Jue, "Split up! Retreat back to the plank road exit via the original route! If you get separated, rejoin the temporary camp! Hurry! I'll cover you."

Before he finished speaking, he tore off the gray-black cloth and threw it on the ground. With a flash, he dashed towards a narrower side passage piled with discarded ore. Feng Ling and Feng Jue also didn't hesitate, diving off in two different directions.

Almost as soon as they disappeared, a group of fierce-looking "Blood Wolf Guards" and "Crimson Abyss" cultists, armed with torches and weapons, rushed to the vicinity of where they had just been hiding, the firelight turning the mine a fiery red.

"Search! Search thoroughly! They can't have gone far!"

"Kill anyone with a suspicious personality!"

Shouts, footsteps, and the clash of weapons echoed through the intricate mine shafts; the net of pursuit had been cast.

Lin Feng darted through the narrow, dimly lit side passages, relying on his exceptional senses and memory to avoid potential dead ends and pursuers. He had to leave the cave as soon as possible to reunite with Chen Heng and the others. The situation in Yan Valley was now largely clear; the next step was to devise a meticulous plan to deliver an unexpected "gift" to Chi Yuan and that "Holy Lord" on the night of the new moon!

However, just as he was about to approach the main passage he had come from, heavy footsteps and a scorching, chilling killing intent suddenly came from ahead!

At the corner of the passage, illuminated by the firelight, a tall, slender figure, draped in a dark red cloak and with a ferocious bronze beast-patterned mask covering his face, slowly emerged. Two eerie lights beneath the mask, like venomous snakes, locked onto Lin Feng.

It's "earth fire"!

He actually went out in person and blocked the way here!

"Lin Feng..." A hoarse, metallic voice came from beneath the mask, carrying a deep-seated resentment and a hint of suppressed excitement, "I've been waiting for you for a long time. The debts of Fulong Ridge will be settled today."

Di Huo slowly raised his right hand, revealing three crimson "Crimson Flame Thunders" that shimmered faintly in the palm of his hand! His fingers gently caressed the surface of the spheres with a steady rhythm, as if they were ready to be launched at any moment. Clearly, he was not only skilled in using this dangerous firearm, but also had a thorough understanding of its characteristics, able to precisely control its power and range in confined spaces.