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Chapter 171: [170] Betrayers Die from Betrayal; Devotees Die from Devotion

Snowfield.

The "secret passage" Cheng Han dug out, although it exceeded one kilometer in length, was actually just a "semi-buried" passage.

Above was not soil, but a layer of snow over one meter thick.

There was no other way.

The enemy came too fast, and this was the result of working at full speed.

Just as everyone was about to reach the exit, Cheng Han suddenly shouted:

"Jump!"

When they were rushing through the tunnel earlier, he had emphasized to everyone the need to follow orders.

And their reactions had to be quick.

Without thinking, the group of people used the "Leaping Magpie" technique and jumped with all their might.

"Boom! Boom!"

The soldiers broke through the thick layer of snow above their heads and rushed into the sky.

Cheng Han breathed a sigh of relief.

The most dangerous hurdle was finally over.

In fact.

The timing of this jump was very particular and could be described as a matter of life and death.

If they were slightly slower, they would face the terrible consequences:

"Boom!"

The snow behind them turned into a devouring snow dragon and rushed towards them like a thunderbolt.

This was the method of a Profound Scholar.

If they were hit by it, even a strong warrior would most likely be seriously injured, and being killed with one blow would not be surprising.

But everyone jumped up in time and narrowly avoided this attack.

If they had jumped a moment later, the result would have been even less pleasant.

Because they were suspended in mid-air and unable to borrow any force, the enemy Profound Scholars had a hundred ways to kill them.

At this moment.

A group of soldiers looked down at the snow dragon below, all covered in cold sweat.

It was too dangerous!

At this moment.

These soldiers had the deepest understanding of the legendary "superior sensitivity".

Then.

"Boom! Boom!"

A series of loud noises echoed in the blizzard.

The collision between the Profound Scholars had begun.

And this also meant that the enemy Profound Scholars no longer cared about their own side.

Cheng Han landed on the snowy ground and shouted loudly, "Retreat from the battlefield!"

"Boom!"

He once again used the Leaping Magpie technique, his feet sliding quickly on the snow-covered ground.

One minute later.

Everyone crossed over a ridge.

This ridge, tens of meters high, happened to block the aftermath of the Profound Scholars' battle.

On the other side of the ridge was a large snowy forest, which could also conceal their figures.

This was the most perfect hiding place.

It was also the retreat route carefully designed in the script.

Cheng Han exhaled a breath of white air, saying, "We're safe now."

Cao Hongshan had a look of lingering fear on his face and said, "The collision between the Profound Scholars was really powerful."

The Profound Scholars condensed their Soul Tempering Seals, possessing the power to pry open the Abyss of Source Energy, which was equivalent to an increase in combat power.

Coupled with the fact that the Profound Scholars also mastered powerful Profound Arts, their combat power was much stronger than that of warriors.

A soldier approached and asked, "Captain Cheng, what should we do now?"

Before this battle, when others called him "Captain Cheng," there was always a hint of joking, as Cheng Han was not the officially registered captain of the Heishan Camp.

But after this incident, everyone truly respected him as their captain, and the term "captain" was filled with sincerity.

Cheng Han's gaze swept across their faces and calmly asked, "Do you want to kill?"

The script of the prologue of Revenge only staged the first act, "The Revenge of the Sect," and the subsequent acts have not yet been performed. Of course, we must "continue playing the music and continue dancing."

This is the professional ethics of a playwright!

Cao Hongshan hesitated a bit. He wanted to advise, "The battle of the Xuan Shi is not over yet. It's best to find a safe place to stay."

But another warrior interrupted, "No!"

The Destruction Mission couldn't have only sent one Xuan Shi. There must be other followers of the alien gods, and the latter is equivalent to having an advantage. Who wouldn't want credit?

Cao Hongshan suddenly changed his mind, "I should settle the account with Old Liu too!"

He suddenly realized that Cheng Han must have calculated everything. Since he was following a genius teenager, what use was there for his brain?

Just do it!

Cheng Han spoke confidently, "The enemy who made a move this time is a rather rare 'Weather Walker.' This person predicted the blizzard and planned this attack accordingly.

"The blizzards near the Ice and Snow Fortress are more intense than in other areas of the wasteland, and this guy is behind it..."

Everyone was amazed by what they heard.

Although everyone had heard of the name "Weather Walker," it was only from reading it in the classics. This was the first time they encountered it in actual combat.

Cao Hongshan unconsciously looked up at the snowstorm, "No wonder the blizzard on this side of the ridge seems slightly smaller. I thought it was just an illusion."

Cheng Han continued, "Just now, while I was in the fortress, I carefully felt the special power in the blizzard and gained some insights..."

He didn't finish his sentence.

Cao Hongshan blurted out, "You gained insights again?"

Cheng Han casually replied, "It's just a small matter."

The other four people were speechless.

Gaining insights was a small matter?

For other warriors, it was extremely difficult to gain insights even once, but this young man could easily gain insights, not much harder than eating and drinking.

Cheng Han continued, "By learning from the methods of the Weather Walker in controlling the blizzard and combining it with the 'Ice Jade Talisman,' I have gained a method of tracking the scent."

"In simple terms, I can communicate with the blizzard, use the ubiquitous power of ice and snow, sense the scent left by the enemy, and then spy on their movements."

"Of course, the prerequisite is that the enemy's scent is still present in the ice and snow. If too much time has passed, the scent will dissipate."

Although this method was far from the All-Seeing Eye, the advantage was that it could be openly displayed in front of others.

Cao Hongshan was greatly surprised, "The Ice Jade Talisman also has a method of sensing scents, but the method you have gained seems to be stronger than the Ice Jade Talisman."

Cheng Han nodded, "You could say that."

His gained method was not just "stronger," it was ten times stronger!

Soon, everyone experienced the extraordinary abilities of the genius teenager.

Cheng Han used the spiritual end of the Body Tempering Seal to convey the image of Old Liu to the omnipresent cold air, and even raised the spear left behind by Old Liu.

At the same time, a dark fluctuation surged within him.

In the next instant, a strange scene appeared.

Threads of cold mist gathered out of thin air, swirling around the spear, seemingly sensing the scent within it.

After a moment, the cold mist flickered and condensed into a ribbon-like object, with one end connected to the spear and the other pointing to the left front.

Everyone was immediately stunned.

Cheng Han timely said, "Liu Mingshan is in that direction."

Cao Hongshan couldn't help but ask, "How did you do that?"

The Ice Jade Seal can sense scents, but it can only perceive them. It definitely cannot achieve the miraculous sight of "the power of ice and snow actively pointing the way."

Cheng Han explained simply, "Where one has been, traces are left. Old Liu appeared here, and the power of ice and snow remembers his scent, so it can help indicate the direction."

Cao Hongshan looked incredulous, "Are you saying that the power of ice and snow in the blizzard has some kind of consciousness?"

Cheng Han vaguely replied, "More or less, but it's different from human consciousness."

He had previously analyzed the mysteries of Ice Spirits and Ice Anomalies, and had a deeper understanding of the nature of ice-based powers. It was thanks to this that he could comprehend the method of the mist pointing the way.

Including Cao Hongshan, everyone still found it difficult to understand.

Cheng Han couldn't be bothered to explain further and waved his hand, "Let's chase."

He held the spear and used the Flying Magpie technique to slide out.

The others immediately followed closely.

This is the second act of the script - the pursuit in the blizzard!

Or rather - the revenge of the warriors!

"Woo~"

The howling wind.

"Swoosh~ Swoosh~"

Snowflakes swiftly passed by.

"Boom! Boom!"

In the distance, there were still the booming sounds of battles between Xuan Shi.

Cheng Han muttered to himself, "A magnificent revenge should have grand music!"

*

Not long after.

The terrifying booming sounds and the disturbances caused by the battles gradually faded away.

Cheng Han smiled, "In the stormy environment, although the power of the Weather Walker is strong, it is still not a match for three Xuan Shi working together."

The changes in the distance were enough to indicate that the Weather Walker was no match for the official Xuan Shi and was forced to flee from this place.

This scene perfectly matched the script.

Having dealt with the followers of the Divine Sect for so long, the Xuan Ge must have studied the enemy's methods. The three Xuan Shi must have done their homework beforehand.

It can be anticipated that the ending for the Weather Walker will definitely not be pleasant.

The revenge of the sect, the righteous iron fist, undoubtedly the latter will prevail.

Cheng Han turned his head and urged loudly, "Everyone, speed up!"

He explained, "After the Xuan Ge finishes dealing with the Weather Walker, they will definitely turn back to clean up the small fries. We don't have many opportunities to make achievements."

This period of time is the only gap that the Black Armor Army can take advantage of.

"Bang!"

Cheng Han exerted force on the ground, leaping up and crossing a considerable distance in mid-air.

One after another, a group of people leaped up, forming an arched bridge in the night sky.

Two minutes later.

Cheng Han slowed down his pace and said in a deep voice, "I sense that Old Liu is just one kilometer away, close to the edge of a snowy forest."

Cao Hongshan and the others showed expressions of joy.

Cheng Han's next words made their joy disappear.

"The power of ice and snow also told me that there are a total of sixteen people on the other side, including five high-level warriors, including Old Liu."

One warrior's face changed upon hearing this, "I'm afraid we can't beat them."

According to experience, with four to five martial artists cooperating well, they would be enough to fight against one warrior.

But their side only had five warriors, clearly not as strong as these followers of the Divine Sect.

However, Cao Hongshan shook his head, "Not necessarily!"

This team leader suddenly took a deep breath and used the method of transmission to send his laughter far away:

"Oh Old Liu, you have done a great service for the Black Armor Army!"

Cheng Han instantly understood the intention and quietly commented, "That cunning old fox!"

*

In the distance.

At the edge of the snowy forest.

"...done a great service!"

A group of figures wearing white snow protection suits suddenly stopped.

Among them was Liu Mingshan.

Due to some psychological reasons, this warrior who betrayed the Black Armor Army took off his standard black armor and appeared somewhat frail.

After a moment.

The voice floated over again.

"Old Liu, you just acted in a great play with me, allowing me to fake my death and deceive the Destruction Squad. I also left behind secret marks along the way, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to catch up so quickly!"

The gazes of the group "locked" onto Old Liu with a "swish".

There were suspicions.

There were also scrutinizing looks.

But there was a lack of trust.

Liu Mingshan was stunned for a moment and hurriedly said, "This is a lie! I clearly killed Team Leader Cao just now and didn't leave any secret marks! That guy is trying to sow discord among us!"

No one spoke.

This was not surprising.

A person who was supposed to be dead suddenly came back to life, and the Black Armor Army came so quickly, it was as if they had directly found them. It was hard not to be suspicious.

How could Liu Mingshan explain it clearly?

Coupled with the fact that he had been waiting in the Black Armor Army for a long time and was not familiar with these people, he was actually similar to an outsider.

At this critical moment, naturally no one came forward to speak for him.

Liu Mingshan gritted his teeth and shouted, "The reason why this small team of the Black Armor Army used divisive tactics is definitely because they are not confident in defeating us.

"Our strength is stronger than theirs. Everyone, follow me and take out this small team first, then retreat from here."

Old Liu grabbed a short spear and rushed out with big strides.

After running for a dozen steps, a deep sense of desolation surged in this guy's heart.

Because he didn't hear any footsteps.

This indicates that no one followed.

*

On the other side.

Cheng Han, using the power of ice and snow, "saw" this scene.

He shook his head gently and muttered in his heart, "Traitors will die from betrayal!"

Cao Hongshan's divisive tactics were somewhat unexpected to him.

But this is a more wonderful dramatic element.

"Bang! Bang!"

The sound of footsteps gradually approached.

Liu Mingshan, like a lone wolf abandoned by the pack, rushed over alone.

This scene exuded a sense of tragedy.

"Woo~ Woo~"

The piercing scream of the short spear immediately tore through the air.

The outcome of the battle was not surprising at all.

Liu Mingshan took off his armor, completely losing his protection, and was pierced through the chest and abdomen by two short spears.

This was a fatal wound.

It was also the revenge of a warrior!

Cao Hongshan's face showed a look of pity. "Old Liu, we have fought side by side for so many years, and the Black Armor Army has also treated you well. Why do you have to do this?"

Liu Mingshan's figure staggered, large amounts of blood foam gushing from the corners of his mouth, and he muttered unclearly, "Praise be to my God..."

Cao Hongshan suddenly felt angry. "Wake up! Your God has abandoned you!"

Liu Mingshan used his last bit of strength, knelt down on one knee, supported his body with the short spear in his left hand, and made a praying gesture with his right hand.

Then.

He completely lost his breath and froze in the snow.

Cheng Han sighed, "The devout die from devotion!"

"Hoo! Hoo!"

The strong wind roared.

Like cannons at a funeral.

All the soldiers were solemn.

Cao Hongshan's eyes showed a hint of moisture. He turned to Cheng Han and asked seriously, "Can we kill them all?"

Cheng Han answered very confidently, "I have comprehended a more powerful illusion technique. They are doomed to die!"

He whispered in his heart, "The only one who mourns at the funeral of the devout is actually the enemy. What an irony!"

Cao Hongshan stepped forward boldly, "Good!"

*

In the distance.

A group of followers of the foreign gods whispered to each other.

"It seems like Liu Mingshan is dead. Did we make a mistake?"

"It doesn't matter. Our God will judge whether Liu Mingshan is devout."

"We don't have time. The Xuan Shi from the Xuan Pavilion will be back soon. We need to leave quickly."

"We can't get entangled with the Black Armor Army too much. Let's disperse and break through."

"That's what we'll do!"

The group immediately reached a consensus.

But before they could act, their faces suddenly changed.

"Bang! Bang!"

Footsteps came from all directions.

A rough estimate would be no less than fifty people.

(End of this chapter)