Chapter 313 Book 6 Jeosam State Cultivators
The humid air hung heavy in the lush forest, each rustle of leaves a stark counterpoint to the rapid thumping of Li An's heart. Her gaze was fixed on the distant outline of Mount Rogwal, a dark silhouette against the deepening twilight. A knot of dread tightened in her stomach. The abducted villagers, the looming sacrifice—she had to hurry. Zhi's familiar jolt across her vision screen confirmed her fears: "Warning: Multiple energy signatures detected approaching from the rear. Possible hostiles."
Li An cursed under her breath. It had to be the Jade Serpent Sect, still reeling from the mess she'd made of their emissary and the paltry ambush. One dead, two with ruined dantians – they wouldn't forget that easily.
"This is going to delay me further. I have to leave this place," she muttered as impatience could be seen etched on her scarred face.
