signingbooks Chapter 263 Entering the Cave
Chapter 263 Entering the Cave
Chapter 264 Entering the Cave
"Boom!"
A deafening roar came from the vortex passage, and a massive burst of energy erupted from it.
The passageway also became more secure.
"The final energy surge has occurred."
Someone whispered that the energy surge was over, which meant the passage had stabilized and the area was now familiar with its surroundings.
All the grandmasters were intently watching the passage, knowing that if anyone came after the passage was condensed, they would definitely face a fierce attack.
Just as everyone was on edge, laughter and curses suddenly came from the side.
"I still have seventeen cards left. You can beat me in a second, so I'll take them!"
Lu Hao and his friends were playing cards. "Watch this! Airplane—Spring! Sorry, Lao Qin, I won again. You now owe me over a hundred million. As for the odd change, I'll waive it for you."
"Fang Ping, you three, don't even think about backing out on your debt of twenty million each. And Qin Fengqing, what did you want to eat just now?"
Lu Hao said with a smile that he did not expect to be so lucky. He had not lost a single round of cards.
"Ahem, I just said I was eating."
Qin Fengqing was also speechless. He hadn't expected Lu Hao to have seventeen cards left and then be defeated in one fell swoop. He quickly said that he was glad he hadn't finished speaking.
As for the power outage, those are minor issues. Even if Lu Hao is given a hundred million, given their relationship, it won't be difficult to borrow more later.
"I'll give you back the 20 million that Qin Fengqing owes me," Wang Jinyang said calmly after hearing Lu Hao's words.
"I'll give you back the 20 million that Fang Ping owes me," Li Hansong said, mimicking Fang Ping's words.
Fang Ping, standing to the side, said calmly, "I'll give you all the forty million that Qin Fengqing owes me."
Pupi Lu Hao looked at the three of them, then at Qin Fengqing, and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
So, after all that, Qin Fengqing was the one who lost money.
Qin Fengqing looked at Lu Hao in despair; he hadn't expected these people to be involved in debt transfer.
"One hundred and sixty million, Qin Fengqing, remember to transfer it to me next time," Lu Hao said with a smile.
"Hmph, did you guys cheat? Otherwise, why was I the only one who lost?"
"Old Lu, did you use your mental powers to peek at my cards?"
Qin Fengqing said with a look of resentment,
"Bullshit! Do you think I need your paltry sum?"
"Then how come I've never won even once?"
"How would I know? Maybe you're just unlucky. Perhaps you've used up all your bad luck now, and then you'll be all good luck when you go down into the underground cave."
Several grandmasters turned their heads to look over, and upon seeing the situation of the group, they all smiled silently.
These young people today really have a great mindset. They were the first to go down into the underground cave. Their courage and composure are unmatched by ordinary people. Compared to them, they were quite nervous. Their mindset over the years is not as good as that of a group of young people. Seeing the mindset of these young people, they also relaxed. The young people are not nervous, so why should they be nervous? At worst, they will risk their old lives. Everyone has been through life and death. The vortex passage stopped spewing energy outward and will soon stabilize.
"The first group of people to enter, please gather here in the passageway."
Upon seeing this, Wu Chuan shouted, and Lu Hao and the others also dropped their cards and gathered around.
The first batch included 8 Grandmasters and 20 Rank 6 Masters. Including Fang Ping and Li Hansong, there weren't many people who entered, but they were all elites.
Wu Chuan, a ninth-rank official, was the garrison commander of the south and one of the most outstanding talents of his time. His combat prowess was among the best of the ninth-rank officials.
The eighth-ranked soldier was Zhou Dingguo, a martial artist from the military. As a military expert, he had earned his rank through sheer numbers, making his combat prowess unmatched by ordinary people.
Six people of the seventh rank: Governor Zhang Dingnan, Principal Chen Jinzhong of Nanwu Martial Arts School, Headmaster Zhou Zhengyang of Zhengyang Martial Arts Academy, Lu Hao of Magic Martial Arts Academy, Liu Polu of Magic Martial Arts Academy, plus a seventh-rank deputy minister of the Detective Department.
The strongest fighters here are Lu Hao and Liu Polu. Liu Polu has been guarding the southern underground caves and participated in the Great Battle of Tiannan. Seeing that everyone had arrived, Wu Chuan said in a deep voice, "Does anyone else have anything to say?"
Wu Chuan glanced at the elderly men of the sixth rank with a complex expression. They knew that once they went down there, they would likely not return; going down was a gamble for their lives.
And then there's his junior brother, Li Changsheng. That guy boasted he could kill an eighth-rank official from a sixth-rank position. Years have passed, and he's still as arrogant as ever. Even if he could, one strike and he'd be dead too. "Twenty or thirty men went, but who knows how many returned?"
Liu Polu then said, "Stop talking nonsense. We've said everything we need to say. Let those cave bastards on the other side see how powerful we are."
"Yeah, it's just going into the underground cave, nothing special. It'll be a good opportunity to kill another batch." "Without further ado, the passage is about to open, we should get going."
Several elderly people spoke up one after another, as if going down into the underground cave was a common occurrence for them, as easy as going on a picnic.
There's no serious setting; joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness all come from within. "Don't laugh at me, drunk on the battlefield; how many warriors have returned from ancient battles?" "Hey you guys over there, you can still leave now, but once you enter the energy channel, you're not allowed to leave."
Wu Chuan said to Fang Ping and the others, "After all, the danger of entering for the first time is indeed too great."
"Wu Zhenshou, we've already made up our minds. No matter how much we hesitate, we won't regret it," Wang Jinyang said.
Seeing this, Wu Chuan said no more, "Everyone, let's go!"
The next moment, all 30 people were lifted into the air and floated down into the vortex tunnel below.
Upon reaching the whirlpool, Zhang Dingnan suddenly bent down and grabbed a handful of soil from the ground.
Seeing this, Old Li slapped the dirt off Zhang Dingnan's hand and cursed under his breath, "Bad luck, idiot!"
Grabbing a handful of dirt is just asking for trouble. It would have been better if they hadn't grabbed it, because once they have, they're definitely not coming back.
Zhang Dingnan wasn't angry. He chuckled and said, "I'm terrified. I can't even smell familiar scents anymore."
"Hmph, they're alive and well, it's not too late to ask when they come back." Seeing the somber atmosphere around them, Fang Ping said loudly, "Everyone, we're going to seize territory and resources this time, why be so sad?"
Hearing Fang Ping's words, Wu Chuan suddenly laughed and said, "Well said! We're going to seize territory! Cheer up, everyone, we're going to take things, not to be beaten up."
"Hahaha, that's right, let's go and seize territory and resources, let this old man see the energy stone as big as a rock."
"Take them down, teach them a lesson, let them experience the terror of humanity."
Under Fang Ping's encouragement, the grandmasters' earlier sadness vanished, replaced by a spirited and high-spirited demeanor. After all, they had all experienced life and death, so what couldn't they see through? It must be said that Fang Ping was a master at creating a lively atmosphere. "Everyone, let's go!"
After saying that, Wu Chuan stepped into the passage and disappeared instantly. The others followed him in.
Everyone outside was watching the commotion and silently performed a martial arts salute.
Who knows how many will return after this journey?