However, after a long while, there was no movement from within the cave.
Lin Yichen and the others looked at Zhang Ergou with confusion.
"Ergou, it seems your formation didn't work?" Wang Teng said directly.
"Shh, wait a bit longer." Zhang Ergou, however, showed no surprise and instead urged the three to keep watching.
Lin Yichen, Li Yao, and Wang Teng had no idea what Zhang Ergou was up to.
But based on their trust in Zhang Ergou, since he said to wait, they naturally obeyed him.
After some more time, Ling Feng'er reappeared at the cave entrance.
"There are indeed signs of activity inside. Please follow me, everyone."
Ling Feng'er did not mention whether there was danger inside.
But seeing their Saintess reappear at the cave entrance safe and sound, the disciples of the Liu Hai Sect immediately felt relieved.
They rushed towards the cave entrance one after another, fearing that they would be a step behind and unable to keep up with their Saintess.
Seeing this, Ling Feng'er said no more, turned her head, and re-entered the cave.
This was because she had indeed detected signs of activity.
Moreover, just as the disciple of the Liu Hai Sect had guessed, there was another exit in the cave, and she presumed those people had already discovered them.
Therefore, they had sneaked away through another opening.
However, Ling Feng'er was determined to find those culprits.
She had already gathered all the disciples of the Liu Hai Sect.
And the attitude of these disciples towards her had already changed significantly.
If she could lead them to catch those culprits who had robbed the disciples of the Liu Hai Sect, her prestige would undoubtedly soar.
Thinking this, Ling Feng'er didn't slow down her pace, leading the disciples of the Liu Hai Sect into the cave in a single stream.
...
"Change!" As the last disciple of the Liu Hai Sect entered the cave, Zhang Ergou whispered.
Suddenly, the scene in front of Ling Feng'er and the others inside the cave changed dramatically.
The seemingly ordinary cave instantly transformed.
A cliff appeared out of nowhere in front of Ling Feng'er and their path, completely blocking their way.
"Saintess, this?" The disciples of the Liu Hai Sect, following behind Ling Feng'er, were bewildered by the sudden change.
Not only these disciples, but Ling Feng'er was also completely confused.
She had not discovered such a steep cliff when she entered before.
Why had such a cliff suddenly appeared here?
However, Ling Feng'er did not hesitate. Seeing that they could not pass, she immediately ordered the other disciples of the Liu Hai Sect to retreat the way they came.
But as they turned back, they were truly stunned.
The scene they saw behind them was even more shocking, causing everyone to gasp.
Because their rear was no longer the original cave, but was densely packed with all sorts of venomous snakes.
Every snake flicked its tongue, raising its head and staring at the people of the Liu Hai Sect with ferocious expressions.
"Saintess, we've been tricked." The disciple beside Ling Feng'er spoke again.
Ling Feng'er's expression turned terrifyingly grim.
She had not expected to be tricked. The cave that had seemed ordinary before was now filled with peril.
A swarm of poisonous snakes ahead, a sheer cliff behind.
Even with their Golden Core stage cultivation, it would not be easy to fly over with their swords.
The cliff looked too dangerous, and it plummeted into an unfathomable depth, with unknown dangers lurking below.
Seeing the swarm of venomous snakes slowly slithering towards them, the disciples of the Liu Hai Sect had extremely grim expressions.
"Everyone, don't panic. Although there are many poisonous snakes, their cultivation is not high. We'll deal with them together." Ling Feng'er said coldly.
With Ling Feng'er's words, the disciples of the Liu Hai Sect immediately launched their attacks, sending dazzling spells towards the snake swarm.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
It was better when they didn't attack. As soon as they attacked, the entire cave echoed with a deafening explosion.
Then, thick smoke billowed out, and an unpleasant odor assailed them.
"Not good, it's poisonous!" Ling Feng'er shouted, and immediately held her breath.
Although Ling Feng'er reacted quickly, some disciples of the Liu Hai Sect were still affected.
Because they were at the center of the explosion, the smoke dispersed in all directions.
Before they could react, they had inhaled a large amount of smoke and already felt unwell.
"Quick, hold your breath." Ling Feng'er urged again, disregarding her own safety.
But the effect was minimal. The disciples of the Liu Hai Sect, who had inhaled a large amount of poisonous gas, had purplish faces. They were on the verge of collapsing.
Thump!
Thump!
Thump!
Before long, those disciples of the Liu Hai Sect who had not been vigilant and had inhaled a large amount of poisonous gas collapsed to the ground, poisoned.
"Which insidious villain used such despicable means!" Ling Feng'er, looking at the fallen disciples of the Liu Hai Sect, was filled with rage, her eyes turning bloodshot.
When the explosion subsided, Ling Feng'er quickly fanned her sleeves, dispersing the remaining smoke in the cave.
When her vision cleared, Ling Feng'er found that the cave scene was exactly the same as when she had first entered.
This meant that the opposing group included a powerful formation master.
This was not good news.
...
"Ergou, is this the scene you wanted us to wait and see?" Lin Yichen, Wang Teng, and Li Yao looked at Zhang Ergou with disbelief.
They had clearly heard the explosion.
Even if the disciples of the Liu Hai Sect were made of iron, they must have been severely wounded.
However, Zhang Ergou shook his head.
"Wait a bit longer, let's see if anyone escapes." Zhang Ergou said calmly.
"What? Ergou, you can't be suggesting that you took down a whole group of Liu Hai Sect disciples by just throwing a few spirit stones in the cave?" Wang Teng stared at Zhang Ergou as if he were a stranger.
"If I'm not mistaken, only that so-called Saintess managed to survive. The rest have probably all fallen by now."
Hiss!
Three gasps of cold air sounded.
They were not shocked by Zhang Ergou's words, but by his methods, which were so imperceptible.
...
In the cave, Ling Feng'er quickly took out elixirs and fed them to the disciples of the Liu Hai Sect one by one.
However, the elixirs she carried were mostly for replenishing spiritual energy, and she had very few detoxification pills in her collection.
Moreover, the black iron balls that Zhang Ergou had placed earlier were the work of Wu Dafei.
Even a Nascent Soul stage cultivator would be caught off guard if they were not careful. The elixirs Ling Feng'er gave to the disciples of the Liu Hai Sect had no effect.
...
"Ergou, what are we waiting for? Since those Liu Hai Sect disciples are all down, can't the four of us beat a mere Saintess?" Wang Teng incited Zhang Ergou.
Zhang Ergou was somewhat tempted by his words.