411: Here is the location

The outcome is already clear; there is no need to say it out loud.

Wu Wenlong is likely in grave danger.

Everyone felt a slight sense of oppression. It was not that they cared much for Wu Wenlong, but rather they were worried about becoming the next victim.

Chen Tianming searched the surroundings carefully, attempting to find some relevant information or evidence.

"Brother Chen, do you have any other clues?"

"It is hard to say. Wu Wenlong was already injured at the time, but the traces all over the ground clearly indicate he encountered others. It is normal that there are no significant signs of struggle; it is impossible to determine whether he left voluntarily or was forced to leave."

Chen Tianming was very calm, whereas Zhou Xun was somewhat anxious.

"Chen Tianming, what should we do now?"

"Don't panic yet. Think about it—did these traces originate from over there?"

Chen Tianming pointed to the small woods by the roadside ahead.

That path was overgrown with weeds. If someone had dragged another person through there, they surely would have trampled a lot of the soil.

However, the center of that path was completely undisturbed.

After thinking it over carefully, Zhou Xun's expression grew increasingly grim. "Could it be that Wu Wenlong was taken away voluntarily?"

"That shouldn't be it. If Wu Wenlong were acting voluntarily, he certainly wouldn't have left these traces. It is very likely he was captured."

"Regardless of whether they left them intentionally or what happened, there is no news of Wu Wenlong right now. What should we do?"

"Must we go look for him?" Yue Xiaojie asked coldly, her features full of indifference.

Chen Tianming nodded. "Let's try to look for him."

"But there are many poisonous creatures there. If we run into trouble, I fear..." Zhou Xun stopped abruptly.

Chen Tianming understood her concerns and reassured her: "Rest assured, we are just going to try. It is not set in stone. Even if we do run into problems, I can protect myself."

"Fine, we will see when the time comes!"

Yue Xiaojie was silent, then looked at Uncle Zhao beside her. "We should follow along and take a look when the time comes; we have to go that way eventually anyway."

They had already spent too much time inside this palace.

"Yes, Miss." Seeing that it was Yue Xiaojie's decision, Uncle Zhao did not decline.

Chen Tianming turned to look at Yue Xiaojie and Uncle Zhao, asking with a smile: "So, where are we going now?"

"How would I know? Why don't we just keep heading forward? We have no way to turn back anyway," said Yue Xiaojie.

Chen Tianming nodded. They had delayed long enough in here.

Thus, they continued walking forward. Not long after, Chen Tianming saw several figures in black standing ahead.

"Is there a problem, everyone?"

"What is this place!" These people were clearly bewildered. It looked as though, like Yue Xiaojie, they had been drawn into this place unintentionally.

Chen Tianming thought this was just as well, as it saved them from continuing to waste time in this palace.

Yue Xiaojie had heard from others that such mysterious palaces would never open on their own. Being able to enter now was likely due to luck, or someone knowing something...

These people in black likely would not know this, so there was no need to worry too much for now.

"Who are you, and how did you get into this place?"

"It is none of your business who we are. In any case, get lost quickly and don't get in the way of my business." One of them glared fiercely at Chen Tianming.

Chen Tianming ignored that person and continued to ask: "May I ask which sect you all belong to?"

"Which sect?"

Seeing that they had no intention of answering, Chen Tianming waved his hand impatiently and said: "Get lost for me immediately! This place is ours!"

"What? It is yours?" One of the young men was stunned.

Chen Tianming snorted coldly, "What, do you have an objection?"

"No." The young man shook his head.

"We were just a bit surprised. This is the ruins of the Demon Palace. You actually dare to cause trouble here; aren't you courting death?"

Demon Palace. Hearing this term, Chen Tianming felt a jolt in his heart.

He had not expected anyone to actually know the name of this place. This left Chen Tianming somewhat surprised, while he also pondered whether the other party knew how to leave.

"You recognize what this place is—a place from which one can leave—so do you know where the route is?"

Seeing Chen Tianming ask this, the young man could not help but sneer.

"I say, brother, was your head kicked by a donkey? The ruins of the Demon Palace—do you think just anyone could know about it?"

Chen Tianming frowned inwardly.

There are many hidden places in this world, such as this one. People on the outside have no knowledge of it at all, yet these people know about it. This means these people are not simple and possess quite a bit of knowledge.

Furthermore, this palace is very strange. Chen Tianming could feel a powerful energy fluctuation within it.

The few of them coming over was just child's play. If they were to clash head-on, they would certainly not have the advantage. After all, the principle of not moving until the enemy moves favors the enemy; if the other party acted, Chen Tianming would definitely strike back.

Just as Chen Tianming was about to speak, those men in black began to clamor again.

"Brat, you people actually dare to barge into the Demon Palace. You are truly courting death. Hurry up and kneel down to kowtow and apologize, or else we will kill you."

"That's right, kill them." "Kill this bunch of bastards." ...

Seeing these people being so arrogant, Chen Tianming was infuriated.

"Clap, clap, clap." Chen Tianming started clapping.

The men in black immediately stopped and looked at Chen Tianming.

"Hehehe, I didn't expect you all to have some skill. If I have not guessed wrong, you must be from the Demon Sect, right?" Chen Tianming said.

Demon Sect? Chen Tianming thought that apart from people from the Demon Sect, perhaps no one else would revere the Demon Palace so much. He himself had not known that he had actually arrived at their lair.

Yue Xiaojie's expression was complex and grim. "Brother Chen, do not be impulsive. We should leave quickly; do not bring trouble upon ourselves."

Knowing the identity of this place, he truly did not want to continue making a scene.

If word got out, it would bring them no benefit whatsoever, and it might even add to their enemies.

Chen Tianming shook his head and said: "Yue Xiaojie, we have already come here. If I don't figure out what is going on, how can I leave?"

Yue Xiaojie gritted her teeth in frustration.

Zhou Xun, standing to the side, pursed her lips and said: "If you are unwilling to stay here, you can leave directly!"

"How could I leave?" Yue Xiaojie smiled. "I actually like this place quite a lot. I was even thinking of staying here for a while longer."

Although Yue Xiaojie said this, she was actually sighing in her heart.

Yue Xiaojie appeared very determined. Uncle Zhao knew she would not give up the exploration because of him, so trying to persuade her would be futile. He could only let her stay.