Chapitre 282: Chapter 282 - Shi Dengwei cannot help us?

The elders stood before us, a palpable air of hostility emanating from their every gaze. Their intent was clear – to attack and, perhaps, end our lives or subject us to fates worse than death. The daunting prospect of facing a group of skilled cultivators left me contemplating desperate strategies, my mind racing against the impending threat. The odds were overwhelmingly against me; confronting them head-on would be folly.

As I mentally grappled with the notion of sacrificing myself to provide an opening for Li Wei's escape, a sudden interruption shattered the tension-laden atmosphere. The distinct sound of approaching footsteps echoed within the cavern, drawing the attention of both us and the elders. Silence fell like a heavy curtain, and all eyes turned toward the shadows of the cave.