Ordinary people can also be extraordinary

The bottom of the cliff was about fifty meters away from Zhang Chen. Zhang Chen looked down and saw a passage five meters wide and three meters high. Densely packed with insects and beasts, they were divided into two rows, one walking inside, and the other carrying gravel and soil walking outside, in an orderly manner.

Zhang Chen’s vision was limited and he couldn’t see the length of the passage, but looking at the dense swarms of insects and beasts moving back and forth, Zhang Chen felt extremely heavy in his heart.

"Fortunately, they are still transporting rubble, which means they haven't penetrated the entire passage yet."

Zhang Chen kept estimating, looking at the densely packed insects and beasts below, and intended to explore the length of the passage, but the passage was not wide and was crowded with insects and beasts. It would be easy for him to be discovered if he went down, and it would be too late for him to escape by then.

"I can only hurry back and report these things to my uncle so that they can prepare early. Otherwise, the consequences will be disastrous. I hope it's not too late."

Thinking of this, Zhang Chen immediately retreated slowly. After he had retreated far enough so as not to attract the attention of the insects and beasts, he immediately returned frantically along the way he came. Although the road was winding, Zhang Chen could still find his way back with his memory after walking through it once. Even if he was wrong, he could correct it in time. It was much faster to go back than to slowly explore the way here.

It took less than a day to reach the place where he had come down from before. He used the eye-clearing technique and could still barely see a ray of light above his head. He then used the Cloud-Stepping Step and rushed upwards step by step. Halfway through, his spiritual energy was exhausted. He found a place to rest and recover his spiritual energy, then rushed out of the crack in one go.

The soldiers guarding outside were all surprised to see Zhang Chen coming out. Zhang Chen had been in there for three days. Everyone knew that Zhang Chen was a cultivator, so they were not too worried and thought he had gone out from somewhere else.

Zhang Chen didn't say much to them, just gave one order.

"Call all your generals to the Immortal Residence."

Xianrenju was the name of the place where Zhang Chen and his companions were arranged to live when they arrived in Wuyun City.

Then Zhang Chen used his skills to quickly leave and ran towards Pang Guoxing's residence, leaving the soldiers looking at each other in bewilderment. However, they heard Zhang Chen's words clearly and did not dare to be careless, so they went to notify them immediately.

Zhang Chen came to Pang Guoxing's residence and broke in without reporting. At this time, Pang Guoxing had just returned from outside and was practicing with his eyes closed. He had already sensed it when Zhang Chen arrived at the door.

Seeing Zhang Chen coming in, he frowned and said lightly:

"Why are you so anxious and reckless? Did the sect teach you the etiquette?"

Zhang Chen couldn't remain calm and polite, he immediately said anxiously:

"Uncle Master, it's bad. The Zerg are digging a tunnel in the mountains and they are probably about to dig through it."

Pang Guoxing's eyelids jumped, he stood up and walked towards Zhang Chen.

"What did you say? The Zerg are clearly retreating. I just checked today and they have retreated more than halfway. Don't talk nonsense."

"Uncle Master, I personally went into the crack to investigate and stayed inside for three days. I saw with my own eyes the densely packed insects and beasts inside, constantly digging passages. Uncle Master, please find a solution quickly, otherwise I'm afraid it will be too late."

"really?"

Pang Guoxing still didn't believe it and confirmed it again.

"I guarantee it with my life. It's not false."

Zhang Chen promised very solemnly.

Pang Guoxing’s face turned pale instantly and he paced back and forth.

"Go and inform all the disciples and generals to come here to discuss the matter immediately."

"it is good."

Zhang Chen went to notify immediately.

An hour later, a room in the Immortal Residence was full of people, including more than twenty of Zhang Chen's fellow disciples and more than seventy generals.

At this time Pang Guoxing stood in front and said to them:

"Everyone, I just received a message that the Zerg are digging a tunnel and are about to open up the Mist Mountain and the Cloud Mountain."

As soon as these words were spoken, the people below burst into disbelief and panic.

"Master, is this true? Didn't they say that the Zerg are retreating?" the generals below asked one after another.

"Yes, Uncle Master, why are they digging a tunnel again? Where did they get this information?"

Pang Guoxing looked at them and said:

"Zhang Chen personally entered the crack to investigate and saw it with his own eyes."

Everyone looked at Zhang Chen. One of them, a tall man, said with a suspicious look:

"Did you make up this lie on purpose because no one believed your idea before, in order to prove that your guess was correct?"

Several people nearby immediately agreed.

"Yes, yes."

Another person spoke up:

"When people tease you, it's just a joke. You can't make a joke like this now."

There was an immediate commotion below, with everyone questioning the authenticity of the news.

Seeing that they were unwilling to believe it, Zhang Chen shook his head helplessly and could only emphasize it again.

"I'm not kidding, I really saw it with my own eyes."

"Is it possible that the Zerg did this on purpose to show you, and then attacked us by surprise when we believed it and changed the focus of our defense?"

One of them said to Zhang Chen thoughtfully, then looked at Pang Guoxing and said:

"Uncle Master, I think we still have to investigate further before making a decision. This matter is serious and we cannot trust one family's words. If he is deceived, it will harm everyone."

Zhang Chen became anxious when he heard him say this, and said to him:

"I'm afraid that we won't have enough time. By the time you finish your investigation, the Zerg may have already invaded. What's the point of implementing it then?"

"But what if this is a conspiracy of the Zerg? We must be on guard."

Zhang Chen looked at him as if he were a fool.

Seeing Zhang Chen looking at him like that, he was also a little confused.

"What do you mean? Am I wrong?"

"Idiot! Idiot." Zhang Chen blurted out.

"You...what did you say? Say it again."

The man's face turned pale with anger. He pointed at Zhang Chen, and gathered spiritual energy in his hand. He was obviously angry.

Zhang Chen ignored him and was too lazy to explain to him. He turned to Pang Guoxing and said:

"Uncle Master, I saw with my own eyes that the Zerg were digging a tunnel. This is definitely true. The Zerg have been pretending to retreat for so many days just to prevent us from discovering their conspiracy. If they did all this just to show me and let me influence the entire battle situation, don't you think it's ridiculous?"

After thinking for a moment, Pang Guoxing's eyes gradually became firm and he looked at everyone.

"I have made a decision on this matter. We have all witnessed the cunningness of the Zerg. Breaking through the mountain range to attack was indeed completely beyond our expectations, but it must be said that it is a good plan. If it really comes to pass, our situation will be dangerous, so we have to be on guard."

After saying that, he took out a small spiritual boat, handed it to the person in front of him, and said to him:

"Lin Jun, take my spiritual boat and quickly go to the sect to ask for help."

Then he pointed to the people on his left and said:

"All of you should go into the crack and explore again. Make sure you find out the real situation."

He turned around and looked at the generals and said:

"You must immediately organize your troops. If the Zerg break through the mountains, you will decide how to defend yourself. You must be prepared for any eventuality, and you must be secretive so as not to attract the attention of the Zerg and prevent them from taking advantage of the situation to attack."

Finally, he looked at everyone and said solemnly:

"This matter is extremely urgent. Everyone, act immediately without delay."