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Chapter 166 Follow-up

After a thrilling battle in the demon camp, Lu Xiuyuan finally succeeded in rescuing his beloved master Xuanjizi and his senior sister. After meeting Xu Tianyi who had been waiting for a long time, they did not dare to delay and immediately set out on their journey home.

Along the way, they seemed to be walking between cliffs, and every step had to be slow and cautious, for fear of making a sound that would alert the demons. The atmosphere around them was extremely tense, and even breathing became particularly heavy.

They traveled along winding and rugged mountain roads, sometimes climbing steep stone walls and sometimes crossing bottomless canyons. While their bodies were struggling to move forward, their hearts were also under tremendous pressure.

After entering the dense jungle, the line of sight was blocked by layers of branches and leaves, making it more difficult to move forward. But they did not stop, but relied on their keen intuition and familiarity with the environment to try to find a way out. Occasionally they would encounter some poisonous insects and beasts, but they were always able to cleverly avoid them.

When they came to a turbulent river, the water was roaring and splashing. However, this could not stop them from moving forward. They supported each other, bravely stepped into the river, and swam to the other side. Every crossing was a test of life and death, full of endless unknowns and dangers.

Despite the hardships of the journey, Lu Xiuyuan and his companions remained firm in their faith and marched forward courageously, because they knew that only by overcoming the many difficulties before them could they return to a safe place. In this process, they not only exercised their will and courage, but also enhanced their trust and understanding with each other.

After countless thrilling escapes and life-threatening tests, they finally welcomed the long-awaited night. A bright moon hung high in the sky, casting its cool light and illuminating the road ahead. Although they were exhausted, their steps were extremely firm, as if an invisible force was supporting them to move forward.

The moment they stepped into the human base camp, an indescribable feeling came over them. The moonlight fell on every corner of the camp like a veil, covering the land with a silver dress. Lu Xiuyuan widened his eyes and looked around carefully. The flags fluttering in the wind seemed to tell him about the glory of the past; the busy soldiers shuttled between them, each doing their job in an orderly manner; the barracks with smoke rising from the chimneys, revealing bursts of warm lights, were as warm as home; and the familiar and kind faces, watching them return with smiles and concern, made Lu Xiuyuan feel inexplicably moved and warm.

Everything here is so familiar, yet a little strange. The passage of time has left traces on this land, but the spirit of the human race is still as solid as a rock. Lu Xiuyuan took a deep breath, feeling the faint smell of fireworks in the air, which made him feel extremely at ease. He knew that this was their home, the place where they fought, and the bottom line they guarded. No matter what difficulties and challenges they faced, they would not back down and stick to the end.

He looked around, his eyes shuttled through the crowd, looking for the companions and comrades he missed day and night. When their eyes met, no words were needed, the tacit understanding and understanding had been deeply engraved in each other's hearts. Lu Xiuyuan's excitement was indescribable, he knew how difficult it was for him to return safely and reunite with his companions.

However, Lu Xiuyuan did not forget his main mission and goal for this trip. So, he led Xuanjizi and his senior sister to a secluded and quiet barracks without hesitation. He not only thoughtfully arranged a warm and cozy resting place for them, but also personally prepared delicious meals and sweet and clear drinking water for them. After Xuanjizi and his senior sister took a short break, Lu Xiuyuan asked with worry and concern: "Master, senior sister, are you two doing well these days? In addition, I wonder what kind of changes you encountered that made you fall into the hands of the demons and become prisoners?"

Xuanjizi sighed deeply, a trace of sadness and anger flashed in his eyes, then he closed his eyes and thought for a long time, and then began to speak slowly.

He spoke slowly, recounting what had happened: "Since the demons invaded, we have been fighting them on the front lines. We thought that with our strength and wisdom, we could resist the demons' attacks. However, during a fierce battle, we were unfortunately besieged by the demons' masters. They were numerous and powerful, and although we fought hard, we were ultimately outnumbered and captured by the demons."

Xuanjizi's voice was full of helplessness and grief, but he did not give up. He continued, "In the demon camp, we suffered cruel torture and interrogation. They tried to get important intelligence and secrets about the human race from us. But we knew our identity and mission, and always upheld the dignity and beliefs of the human race, and did not reveal any information to the demons."

Hearing this, Lu Xiuyuan's heart was filled with respect and gratitude. He knew very well the suffering and torture that his master and sister had endured in the demon camp, but they were able to stick to their beliefs and persevere. He deeply admired their tenacity and perseverance.

Afterwards, Xuanjizi revealed the real reason why the demons were able to capture the Juling Sect this time. It turned out that the demons had always coveted the territory and resources of the human race. They sent a large number of spies to infiltrate the human race, spy on intelligence, and incite people to rebel. As one of the important sects of the human race, the Juling Sect naturally became the main target of the demons. The demon spies created chaos and sowed discord within the Juling Sect, causing many contradictions within the sect and demoralizing people. At the same time, the demons also secretly colluded with some traitors within the sect, and finally successfully captured the Juling Sect.

"After we were captured, the demons used our identities and status to try to create more chaos and division within the human race." Senior Sister added, "They spread rumors that we had betrayed the human race and defected to the demons. These rumors caused great panic and anxiety within the human race."

Hearing this, Lu Xiuyuan's eyes flashed with anger. He knew very well the harmfulness of these rumors. They would not only destroy the unity and trust of the human race, but also make more people fall into fear and anxiety. He vowed to find out the source of these rumors and catch all the demon spies and traitors who spread the rumors.