Capítulo 1322: Chapter 1322: The Path Down the Mountain
“That’s… that’s because we haven’t co out yet, and I don’t care, you almost got killed today. I can unconditionally put forward one condition, and you must agree to it.” Emily was quite “unsubtle.” Her mouth was like a jinx; as soon as she said they couldn’t get out, the passage blew open…
“Anyway, let’s settle it like this. I can’t think of what to ask for now, but when I do, you can’t refuse.”
In the end, under Emily’s persistent pestering, Ye Shikai could only agree. After all, he had been too talkative at that ti. But honestly, he really thought it was a sure death back then and didn’t expect to survive the desperate situation.
Ye Shikai thought Emily wouldn’t make any excessive demands, so he wasn’t worried. Everyone was still excited from narrowly escaping death. Those Shadow People were no longer willing to fight with the Three Temples either. Since Aphrodite had already fled, they were more concerned about whether the mbers of the Three Temples would “retaliate” against them.
So they followed closely behind the Three Temples, not daring to get too close. Seeing that no action was being taken, their hanging hearts finally settled down.
“Sir, what should we do with these people?” Nightmare pointed at the Shadow People, whose faces were filled with anxiety. They had narrowly escaped death and knew how precious it was. But now, as long as Ye Shikai gave the order, they would die here.
“If you pledge loyalty to , you can find a way to live. Otherwise, it’s a dead end for you. Make your choice.” Ye Shikai said coldly. The Shadow People exchanged glances and kneeled down on one knee.
“We are willing to pledge loyalty to the Netherworld King, ready to go through fire and water without hesitation.”
“These people are only siding with you for imdiate benefits, don’t trust them too easily,” Ji Qian reminded.
“Of course, I’m well aware of that. But at least for now, they can still be used by , can’t they?” Ye Shikai understood the reasoning. At least, through this incident, it’s unlikely that the Shadow People would want to side with Aphrodite again. They would certainly co to the Three Temples. Aphrodite might have so tricks up her sleeve, but with the help of the Shadow People, it should save a lot of trouble.
“This is not a place to stay for long, we should leave quickly.” Ye Shikai ordered. The path down the mountain had been destroyed, and they could only take a different route to leave the Holy Mountain.
This place was too dangerous, but as long as they left the Holy Mountain relic, Aphrodite couldn’t do anything to them.
“Athena, where did you co from before?” Ye Shikai asked.
“I ca up from the small path on the west side. There weren’t many people there. After I got injured, I followed that path up and didn’t encounter any other ambushes.” Athena pointed to a nearby path. It was a mountain path, but it was more like a gentle slope. It was only wide enough for two people to walk side by side, and with the dense foliage around, it was not easy to be noticed if one person ca through. But now, including the Shadow People, there were sixty or seventy of them. It would be difficult not to be noticed when so many people walk together…
“What’s wrong?” Ji Qian asked back.
“The path is too narrow. If sothing happens, it’ll be disastrous.” Once bitten by a snake, one is afraid of well ropes for ten years. And from a topographical perspective, spreading out so many people over such a long area is a very foolish decision.
“But it was by taking this path that I avoided an ambush.” Athena countered.
“That’s because you were alone. Our group is too large; we absolutely can’t go this way.” Ye Shikai’s eyes swept over, landing on a piece of purple cloth on the ground.
“Is this yours?” Ye Shikai inquired.
“This… isn’t mine.” Athena examined it carefully. Though her clothing was also damaged, this piece of purple cloth was a completely different material from hers.
“It’s Aphrodite’s.” At this point, Ji Qian grabbed the cloth and said confidently.
“How can you be so sure?” Ye Shikai asked curiously.
“Of course, you wouldn’t understand as a man. Won like Aphrodite have extrely high standards for materials. This cloth is clearly top-quality and isn’t sothing money alone can buy. That’s why I’m certain this is a piece of Aphrodite’s clothing, likely damaged during the battle earlier.”
“So that ans she, Vulcan, and Doris ca down the mountain through this path.” Ye Shikai’s expression was grave. It seed this path was already exposed, and if they really followed it down, they would most likely run into another ambush.
“It seems we really should take another route now.” Athena suggested. Everyone agreed, but there remained a huge problem: the relic’s opening ti was only one or two days, and the sun was already about to set. If they took another route and lost their way, and missed the relic’s closing ti, they would be trapped here. The relics tended to take over ten days before opening again, by which ti they would likely starve to death, as there were almost no living creatures on the Holy Mountain, and they had brought no supplies, especially with so many people.
Even if a cultivator could survive ten days relying on Inner Strength, enduring hunger until the next relic opening, Ye Shikai would undoubtedly perish.
It was a dilemma. Ye Shikai and Ji Qian exchanged a glance and quickly reached an understanding.
“Three Temples’ mbers, follow down this way.” Ji Qian said coldly.
“Wait, are you crazy? Didn’t Aphrodite go down this path? How can you dare to take it?” Emily asked curiously, confused about the situation.
“We must leave here before the relic closes.” Ji Qian looked up at the sky. If there were no hindrances and they traveled through the night, they should be able to leave by morning. If they rest for a night, the earliest they could leave would be the next afternoon. If they ran into an ambush, then… it would be disastrous.
“The Moon God makes sense.” Athena agreed. Not being able to swallow her anger was likely in her heart too, but what she cared about more was whether Ye Shikai could leave the Holy Mountain safely.
“Emily, if you don’t want the person fulfilling your promise to be in trouble, it’s best to co with us. Of course, I’m not forcing you. As for the Shadow People, which path you choose is up to you, I won’t interfere.” Ji Qian intentionally said this. Since all the Three Temples people were taking this path, Emily and the Shadow People naturally wanted to “band together for warmth.” So now, even if she asked the Shadow People to take another route, they would refuse. Only by following the Three Temples would they have a chance to leave here.
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