vstars Chapter 396: Hidden Prison
Chapter 396: Hidden Prison
As expected of the most powerful intelligence organization in the world, the Ten Thousand Wisdom Hall had quickly uncovered several hidden strongholds belonging to the Nine Abyssal Gate.
Yue Mingxuan suspected that Tang Youyou had most likely gone directly to the Nine Abyssal Gate’s main headquarters.
"Over here."
Yue Mingxuan grabbed Shang Qinghua’s hand and hurried off in a particular direction.
To Shang Qinghua’s surprise, their light skills were now almost evenly matched.
He could not help but marvel at just how monstrous Yue Mingxuan’s talent truly was.
Although Yue Mingxuan’s body had still been somewhat weak just moments ago, the instant he began circulating his cultivation technique, it seemed as though his condition had suddenly improved.
However, Shang Qinghua knew very well that this method of burning through internal energy would likely cause even greater damage to Yue Mingxuan’s body afterward.
Yet Yue Mingxuan did not mention a single word about what he had done.
He simply continued onward with Shang Qinghua.
At first, Shang Qinghua had intended to take care of him, deliberately slowing his pace.
But when he saw how anxious Yue Mingxuan was, and how he eventually increased his own speed without hesitation, Shang Qinghua stopped holding back as well.
If Yue Mingxuan wanted to stake everything on this one attempt, then no matter what happened, Shang Qinghua would accompany him to the very end.
Once Shang Qinghua made up his mind, he felt much more at ease.
While holding Yue Mingxuan’s hand, he sped forward without pause.
Yue Mingxuan’s mood was extremely heavy, yet a smile remained on his face the entire time.
If they encountered Xie Yunlan or Tang Youyou, he could not allow himself to reveal fear or anxiety beforehand.
With that thought in mind, he continued rushing forward at full speed.
Before long, the grand gates of the Nine Abyssal Gate appeared before his eyes.
Although they had reached the Nine Abyssal Gate, barging in directly was obviously not an option.
The security here was exceptionally tight, no less formidable than that of The Black Archon.
Fortunately, this was not enough to stop Yue Mingxuan.
As he gathering his breath and lightening his body, he concentrated all of his internal energy into his feet before effortlessly soaring into the air.
When Shang Qinghua saw that Yue Mingxuan had already taken flight, he no longer concealed his abilities either.
Taking hold of Yue Mingxuan, he began searching for areas with fewer guards.
It was now close to dusk, and darkness was gradually settling over the land.
Yue Mingxuan had not changed clothes before leaving.
Fortunately, the color of his garments was already relatively dark.
As for Shang Qinghua, he had worn black robes year round for as long as anyone could remember.
"The current time is actually perfect for sneaking in."
Shang Qinghua smiled as he spoke to Yue Mingxuan.
Yue Mingxuan remained silent for a moment before replying,
"We’re about to go inside. You need to be careful as well."
"The one who needs to be careful is you."
Shang Qinghua chuckled softly before pulling Yue Mingxuan into a hidden spot.
As he standing quietly beside him, Yue Mingxuan focused his attention and listened carefully to the sounds coming from within the Nine Abyssal Gate.
"The young girl we captured yesterday is still pretty stubborn."
As soon as Yue Mingxuan heard those words, his heart lurched violently.
A wave of fear immediately rose within him.
If something had truly happened to Tang Youyou, Yue Mingxuan knew he would never be able to forgive himself.
He silently prayed for Tang Youyou’s safety over and over again in his heart. Then, taking hold of Shang Qinghua, he quietly slipped into the Nine Abyssal Gate.
The layout of the Nine Abyssal Gate was extremely complicated.
Fortunately, Yue Mingxuan possessed a map of the Nine Abyssal Gate’s structure that had been taken from The Black Archon.
Even now, Yue Mingxuan had no idea how such a map had ended up within The Black Archon.
What was even more astonishing was that the map matched the current layout of the Nine Abyssal Gate perfectly.
Although he had no clue how it had appeared in The Black Archon, Yue Mingxuan was deeply grateful to whoever had placed it there.
"Tang Youyou, you must hold on."
As he spoke quietly to himself, Yue Mingxuan carefully examined the map, searching for the location of the prison cells.
He had to rescue Tang Youyou as quickly as possible.
Otherwise, the guilt weighing on his heart would become unbearable.
Moreover, Xie Yunlan might also be somewhere inside the Nine Abyssal Gate at this very moment.
Both of them were among his most capable subordinates.
More importantly, Yue Mingxuan already regarded Tang Youyou and Xie Yunlan as siblings.
In his eyes, the two of them had long since become family.
He had never possessed many relatives to begin with, so matters like these carried even greater significance to him.
"It’s here. Be careful."
Yue Mingxuan pointed to a location on the map and quietly informed Shang Qinghua.
Shang Qinghua nodded before immediately pulling Yue Mingxuan aside and hiding behind a nearby corner.
A moment later, Yue Mingxuan saw someone walk past from the side.
He quickly covered his mouth, nearly crying out in surprise.
So there had actually been someone there.
The dangers hidden within the Nine Abyssal Gate truly lurked everywhere.
Compared to The Black Archon, it was every bit as perilous and intimidating.
"This place really is dangerous..."
A deep heaviness settled in Yue Mingxuan’s heart.
This place carried far too many memories that filled him with sorrow.
Although he had never actually stayed here before, the Nine Abyssal Gate was unquestionably not a place that inspired pleasant feelings.
It was, without a doubt, a place filled with darkness and misfortune.
"No matter how much you question me, I will never tell you anything."
The moment Yue Mingxuan heard those words, he immediately recognized Tang Youyou’s voice.
Tang Youyou looked extremely haggard.