"You see it now," Jiang Feng sighed, a hint of helplessness in his voice.
The situation was laid bare, and any problems that arose would surely benefit no one.
It was precisely because they had witnessed this that they understood the inherent dangers. If they continued down this path, greater hardships would undoubtedly await them.
"The demon cave is indeed incredibly perilous," Su Xin couldn't help but gasp.
Anyone who stood before the demon cave would feel immense dread. This was especially true for them, being young disciples of the Taichu Sect.
"Even so, we have no other choice."
"That's right. Since we've come this far, we must persevere," Jiang Feng declared resolutely.
The secret realm held many treasures. If they didn't persevere, there would be no benefit for them at all. This presented a difficult dilemma, making it hard to comprehend.
Seeing this, it was enough to make anyone hesitant. Anyone in their position would face similar issues. Even if Su Xin were to intervene, he wouldn't know how to resolve it, as they likely had more preparations in place.
Fortunately, Han Weiguo hadn't appeared. Otherwise, he would have deliberately tried to lead people away. If they truly reached such a point, they wouldn't know what to do.
"What about Han Weiguo? How should he be handled?"
"Since he's left, let's not dwell on it," Jiang Feng replied, shaking his head. For Han Weiguo's situation, there was no need to concern themselves with him. If real trouble arose, the consequences would be far greater. Moreover, everyone's thoughts were aligned; they just didn't know how to proceed.
"Forget it. His leaving is his own issue. Besides, staying with us would have brought him no benefit whatsoever." Even before they had arrived at the demon cave, Han Weiguo had repeatedly expressed his desire to withdraw. Now that his wish was about to be granted, they certainly wouldn't invite him to join them again. Otherwise, more trouble would arise, and he might even endanger them at a critical moment.
"Exactly. He shouldn't have come to the secret realm at all. He's simply here to embarrass us," Jiang Feng lamented. The situation was clear: if trouble arose, there would surely be danger. Moreover, with Yun Lang and the others protecting him, Han Weiguo would have been safe. Coupled with his disposition, he would retreat the moment things looked unfavorable. It was only a matter of time before Yun Lang and the others expelled him. By then, no one would be able to speak on their behalf.
"Alright, let's press on. Who knows what other dangers lie ahead," Jiang Feng sighed. In the current situation, none of them could offer an explanation. However, now that they knew of the dangers, they naturally had to be prepared.
Compared to them, Yun Lang and the others outside were in a completely different predicament. This was because, from beginning to end, they hadn't found any trace of the demon cave. This was the clearest point; after all, they were prepared for it, but Han Weiguo had no intention of leading them.
"How come we haven't found them?"
"Yeah?"
"How should we resolve this problem?"
They looked at the person before them. Han Weiguo, seeing their gazes, immediately showed a look of surprise. No matter what, they didn't understand how many issues would arise, or even greater trouble.
"Don't look at me like that. I... I honestly don't know. We've already separated." Han Weiguo appeared utterly innocent, as if the problem had nothing to do with him. Yet, it was precisely because he separated from Jiang Feng and the others that more issues might have arisen.
"Speak. What's your attitude?"
"I... I'm not sure, but I know things aren't that simple." Yun Lang shook his head and took a few steps forward.
At this moment, however, Xie Qiye slowly approached Han Weiguo.
"Did you deliberately not look for them?"
"You're framing me." Han Weiguo said fiercely. He was fully aware of this matter. If they truly understood the problem, then regardless of the circumstances, it would be understandable.
"Framing you?" Xie Qiye scoffed. If anyone were to be framed, it wouldn't be him. Didn't everyone understand that? This was the most obvious point. If problems arose, it would likely cause trouble for them. However, even so, they would still face greater threats, and they wouldn't know how to deal with them.
"What's going on?" Yun Lang turned his head at this moment, looking at them with a puzzled expression. Their conversation had caused quite a delay; otherwise, he wouldn't have paid attention.
"N-nothing," Han Weiguo quickly explained. He was worried that the matter would escalate, and he would be driven away. That would be dangerous for everyone.
"Are you sure?" Yun Lang asked, perplexed. It was obvious to anyone that their attitudes were clear.
"Are you absolutely sure?" Han Weiguo guaranteed. At present, aside from Yun Lang retaliating against him, no one else would pay him any mind. It was precisely for this reason that they all began to understand, and didn't know how to proceed. When future events occurred, they might face greater threats, and this was the simplest outcome.
"I'm warning you, don't play any tricks on me," Xie Qiye said, though he wasn't entirely sure. He was worried that Han Weiguo might have some plan, and if trouble truly arose, it would be problematic. However, even so, they had no choice, and might even face greater circumstances.
"Rest assured, since I've come to your side, I won't play any tricks." The situation was clear: if he offended Yun Lang and the others, Han Weiguo would truly be fighting alone. If such a problem arose, it could pose a threat to them, and they wouldn't know how to face it.
She had already experienced the dangers of the secret realm. If Jiang Feng and the others hadn't been in such a hurry to go to the demon cave, she probably wouldn't have left Jiang Feng and the others. It was precisely because of this that they became hesitant.
"It's best that you are as you say, otherwise, we guarantee you won't have a good ending," Xie Qiye said fiercely. But what could they do? After all, they all had significant problems before them.
"What... what do you mean? Are you threatening me?" Hearing this, everyone was stunned. They never expected him to have such a tone. After all, these were inherently unforgivable issues for them. However, upon reaching this point, they began to have doubts, and didn't know how to bear it.