novelzi Chapter 172: Looming Danger
Chapter 172: Looming Danger
Chapter 172: Looming Danger
Tang San's mind stirred slightly.
Could it be that the danger was not with them, and their Redemption Society team was fine, but the problem lay with Mei Gongzi, whom he had been concerned about all this time?
Is Mei Gongzi in danger? Does the Golden Lion Dog have designs on her?
This was the only explanation that made sense for why Tang San felt a sense of crisis while Du Bai did not. Du Bai didn’t know Mei Gongzi and her safety had nothing to do with the Redemption team. It was normal for him to feel nothing, while Tang San's feelings resulted from his concerned mind.
Cheng Zicheng had been keeping an eye on the situation on the other side and hadn't reported back any encounters with powerful demons or the like.
The power of the demons was at most of the ninth order, and a ninth-order Demonic Beast King would not normally appear on the outskirts of the Kali Mountain Range.
And even if there was one, with the Golden Lion Dog’s eighth-order strength and his golden bloodline, plus the entire team, even if they were facing a ninth-order Demonic Beast King, they should be able to retreat at least, right? This was also the reason why they didn't have a teacher accompanying them—such a level of challenge didn’t require one!
If it wasn't the threat of demonic beasts, then it had to be a man-made disaster...or rather a demon-made one. The greatest likelihood was that a problem would arise within their team. There had been no disturbances during the day, so the problem might occur at night—and it would probably be this very night!
With this thought, Tang San subconsciously clenched his fists. No matter what, he had to ensure Mei Gongzi's safety. He would not hesitate even to use that bit of divine consciousness at a critical moment.
Meanwhile, Tang San gained a deeper understanding of his Celestial Fox Vision. Just a premonition of danger allowed him to deduce so much. Although it might not all be correct, the general scope should be fairly accurate.
What slightly reassured him was that, despite the continuous feeling of unease, the sense of crisis was not too intense. This meant that the danger was not so great.
Evening came quickly, and they continued to rest in sync with the Beauty and the Beasts team on the other side, maintaining a distance of five to six kilometers.
After dinner, Tang San left the team quietly, using the pretext of scouting the other team, and approached the Beauty and the Beasts team once more.
With the observations from the previous day, he became even more cautious today, paying special attention to whether the aura of the opposing team's scout was present in the darkness. He stopped at an even farther distance this time, watching from afar.
The Beauty and the Beasts team had chosen a campsite on higher ground tonight. Tents were already set up, and a blazing bonfire brought light and warmth to the night.
"The aroma of demonic beast meat, so strong even from afar. You seem to be living quite comfortably in these days of your training!" A somewhat sinister voice suddenly echoed. The cold voice seemed to emanate from all directions, resounding through the mountains and woods, sending chills down the listener’s spine.
It wasn't one of the team members, so it appeared that Tang San had been mistaken and it was indeed an external threat. But whose voice was this?
Even with Tang San's spiritual power and the observing ability of his Discerning Eye of Heaven, he hadn't noticed anything before this voice appeared.
The next instant, he saw several figures descending from the sky. As they approached the Beauty and the Beast team's bonfire, their bodies were illuminated in a myriad of colors. It was very strange.
As it turned out, fanning out behind them were tails of peacock plumes. Instantly spread out, they were exceptionally dazzling under the reflection of the bonfire light.
Peacock's Display! The Peacock Demons!
There were five figures descending from the sky, four of which had peacock plumes. The one in the center, however, did not, and he actually appeared to be a normal human.
He was tall and ramrod straight, with a very handsome appearance, looking to be in his twenties. However, his complexion was pale, and his lips were slightly thin.
Hearing this voice and seeing this person's appearance, the Golden Lion Dog and other students from Kali Academy were all taken aback. They had all stood up by now, and Mei Gongzi's brow was furrowed.
The young man in his twenties smiled slightly and said, “My dear sister, I heard you were out for training, so I have come to see you. Aren’t you moved by your brother’s love?”
Mei Gongzi replied indifferently, "I don't have a brother."
The young man scoffed, "Of course you don't. What right does a mixed-blood like you have to possess the noble bloodline of the Great Peacock Demon Emperor? Come with me, and don’t make things difficult for yourself."
"Wang Yan, what do you mean?" The Golden Lion Dog stepped forward, moving in front of Mei Gongzi.
"Little lion, don't meddle. This is an internal matter of our clan and none of your business. You're not qualified enough to play the hero." Others might fear the Golden Family, but the Peacock Demons, with their Demon Emperor heritage, certainly did not.
Song Junhou coldly said, "Do you know what you're doing? Although you are the city lord's son, Kali Academy is protected by the Ancestral Court. If you dare to lay a hand on us, a complaint to the Ancestral Court will have serious consequences for you."