Meanwhile, Tang Wulin and the others, led by Zhao Song, selected the second Tang Sect Secret Technique to study and quickly returned to Shrek Academy…
Upon their return to the classroom and seeing Gu Yue sitting in her seat, expressions of joy appeared on each of their faces!
Tang Wulin couldn't help but ask eagerly, "Gu Yue, you're back?"
Hearing this familiar voice, Gu Yue turned her head to look at him and replied softly, "Yes, I'm back!"
Xu Xiaoyan walked over, pinched her cheek, and said with a touch of resentment, "Gu Yue, why didn't you say anything before you left? Do you know how worried we all were?"
Xie Xie wasn't pleased either and said, "Exactly, Gu Yue, don't you consider us your friends? You were gone for two whole months! And not a single message in that time!"
Ye Xinglan spoke in a complicated tone, "If something happened, Gu Yue, you could absolutely discuss it with us, you don't have to bear it all alone!"
Hearing their words, Gu Yue pursed her lips apologetically and said, "Sorry for worrying everyone, but I left suddenly because I had something very important to do!"
Wu Siduo said indifferently, "It's good that you're back, but while you were gone, we've all advanced to become Yellow-class Fighters at Tang Sect! Make sure you don't fall behind."
At those words, Gu Yue simply responded with a "Hmm!"...
However, at that moment, Tang Wulin took a deep breath and looked intently at her, "Gu Yue, can we talk alone?"
He had many questions in his heart that he wanted to ask...
Why had Gu Yue's emotions changed so much when Teacher Xu asked that question before...
What kind of secret unknown to others was she hiding?
Little did he know, Gu Yue just looked deeply into his eyes and explained, "Wulin, I know what you want to ask, but I can't tell you right now!"
Seeing this, Xie Xie said with disdain, "Hey hey, why are you two starting to speak in riddles again? Can't you just talk about it here?"
Xu Xiaoyan said enviously, "You always use this kind of coded talk, you two really have a great relationship!"
Ye Xinglan chimed in, "Indeed, if we didn't know better, we might even think you two are an understanding couple!"
Hearing these words, even Tang Wulin, with his thick skin, felt a bit embarrassed, "Every... Everyone, don't talk nonsense, Gu Yue and I are not in that kind of relationship!"
Admittedly, he had a fondness for Gu Yue, but it hadn't reached the state of being a couple...
Moreover, he didn't even know how Gu Yue saw him, just as an ordinary friend? Or perhaps what everyone had just suggested...
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In a very dense forest, the leader "Hei Yi" spoke in a cold voice, "Everyone, stop!"
As his words fell, the Tang Sect disciples behind him all halted their steps, fixing their gazes on him...
Hei Yi took a deep breath and announced, "Gentlemen, we're about to enter Dragon Valley. Here are a few reminders for everyone!"
"First, do not act on your own after entering Dragon Valley! Prevent unexpected situations!"
"Second, curiosity killed the cat, never touch or trample out of sheer curiosity over certain places, it might trigger mechanisms!"
"Third..."
"With all this said, there's only one meaning, and that is to follow the commands of each team leader when acting, understood?"
The rest, upon hearing the words, spoke in unison, "Understood, Hei Yi!"
Only then did Hei Yi nod and say, "Then, let's pick up the pace!"
Immediately after he spoke, everyone, including himself, burst forth with their fastest speed, heading towards Dragon Valley...
After scaling several mountain peaks and crossing a number of rivers, they finally reached the top of a mountain peak, in front of a mysterious cave!
Barely visible at the entrance stood an old man leaning on a cane...
Upon seeing the former, Hei Yi respectfully said, "Elder Wu, we've arrived!"
Elder Wu calmly swept a glance at the Tang Sect disciples and said appreciatively, "Hmm, the quality of these young disciples is not bad. If you're ready, then begin entering."
Hei Yi nodded and replied, "Yes, Elder Wu!"
Immediately after, he announced to the Tang Sect disciples with a grave expression, "Everyone, begin entering the Dragon Valley!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the team leaders among the Tang Sect disciples began leading their team members slowly into the mysterious cave...
Once inside, what met their eyes was a pitch-black passageway, with crystalline droplets of water continuously dripping from the stalactites above, making the whole environment seem very damp...
One of the Tang Sect disciples took in a sharp breath, "Hiss... Is this the Dragon Valley? We've only just entered, and already there's an aura that makes one's heart palpitate!"
Another Tang Sect disciple gritted their teeth and said, "Damn it, no monsters have appeared, but my limbs are still trembling. What kind of godforsaken place is this?"
"I knew I shouldn't have come. The rewards are generous, but if I lose my life here, then everything becomes meaningless!"
"Hey, we've already come this far, we can only grit our teeth and go on. We can't have come all this way for nothing, right?"
"I actually think there's nothing special about this Dragon Valley. If you are scared, you can leave first! Then, the rewards for those who remain will be even greater."
"Psh, who's scared? It's just a cave, even if it's called Dragon Valley, are there really dragons inside?"
"Everyone, quit arguing. Look, what's that up ahead?"
Hearing this, everyone's gaze was cast forward...
Vaguely visible was an exit filled with white light...
One of the disciples said excitedly, "That must be the exit!"
After speaking, he dashed straight towards it...
The leading team leader urgently said, "Wait, don't act recklessly!"
But it was too late. As soon as the Tang Sect disciple stepped inside, it was as if he had triggered some mechanism...
A powerful vortex erupted, constantly emitting a suction force, instantly drawing all the Tang Sect disciples in the passageway into it...
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Outside the cave, Elder Wu sighed, "I hope those children can come back safe and sound!"
Originally, he had wanted to provide the Tang Sect disciples with Dragon Balls to transport them out, but unfortunately, the special power of the Dragon Valley would block them!
Next to him, Hei Yi's eyes sharpened and he said in a cold voice, "Wait... Elder Wu, do you feel it? There's a massive evil aura approaching us!"
Elder Wu, upon hearing this, also released his Soul Power...
In an instant, his expression turned grim as he said coldly, "Yes, this evil aura, there are at least dozens of evil Soul Masters, especially the strength of the person leading them, they've even reached the Super Douluo Level!"
Hei Yi hesitated, "Elder Wu, should we retreat?"
A Super Douluo level powerhouse would be very difficult to handle even for him and Elder Wu combined, let alone with the addition of several dozen evil Soul Masters!
Elder Wu narrowed his eyes and released his Martial Soul, as nine soul rings rose up around his feet...
He said coldly, "I'm afraid that our Tang Sect has already been infiltrated by chess pieces from the Holy Spirit Cult, and they've likely come for the Dragon Valley this time."
"If we retreat now, the disciples who just entered would be in great danger! At the very least... we need to buy some time."
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