Dragon Hidden in the Sky

"A sneak attack?" Tang Ze leaned closer and said, "No way, we've already set up camp. As long as we're prepared, how could they possibly launch a sneak attack on us!"

Tang Xin said, "Although we did not advance rashly, their familiarity with the terrain here is far superior to ours. Currently, our people are surveying the terrain, and this process is a time difference, which is also a time for them to take advantage of the terrain!"

"I think they will definitely not let such an opportunity pass!" Tang Xin said thoughtfully. "If we can weaken our numbers as much as possible by attacking under the cover of night, they will definitely not give up!"

Upon hearing this, Ge Yan pondered for a moment and said, "Tang Xin is indeed right. Why don't we ambush them instead?"

“That’s unlikely!” Tang Xin said. “They know our numbers very well. If we try to ambush them, they will definitely find out. So I suggest that everyone sleep at night, but everyone should pretend to be asleep. Make sure everyone is fully equipped so that we can retaliate if there is any disturbance.”

Tang Ze nodded and said, "Okay!"

……

On the other side, Ye Qing and the others waited for a long time. As darkness gradually fell, the entire Hidden Gate was very calm. When they finished eating, Ye Qing noticed that most of the monks looked very calm and did not seem worried at all, without any sense of urgency.

Upon seeing this, Li Yang couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Damn it, if everyone in the Heavenly Net's battle division had the mental fortitude of the Hidden Sect, that would be wonderful!"

Master Xuankong smiled slightly and said, "Please don't flatter us. The contributions of the War Division members to this world far surpass those of our Hidden Sect. We monks have long since taken life and death in stride, so we don't experience much emotional fluctuation. However, when it comes to truly facing life-or-death battles, our performance is still somewhat inferior to that of the battle-hardened War Division members!"

At this point, he said to Li Yang, "I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you, Benefactor Li Yang, to go and investigate later."

"I'll come too!" Ye Qing said. "I also know the Shadow Step!"

"There are rumors in the underworld that you have mastered all the unique skills of Mangshan. Is that true?" Master Suspended asked.

Ye Qing shook his head and said, "That's not it. I haven't learned Sixth Senior Sister's medical skills!"

"You are truly a martial arts prodigy!" Master Xuankong nodded, then said, "If the investigation reveals no problems, please inform us to assemble. We will send someone to accompany you two later!"

"Okay!" Ye Qing nodded.

After the meal, Monk Jingyan led several other monks toward the outskirts of Falling Eagle Valley.

They would leave a monk behind every so often.

Ye Qing and his two companions traveled under the cover of night until they reached the outskirts of Falling Eagle Valley, where the mountains and forests were shrouded in darkness!

Ye Qing and his two companions walked through the darkness, their feet barely touching the ground. Before long, Ye Qing spotted a burst of firelight on the outskirts of Eagle Valley.

The three people were not in a hurry, but hid on a tree trunk.

Before they knew it, it was late at night. Li Yang said in a low voice, "It seems that everyone is asleep. Should we notify them?"

"Something's not right!" Ye Qing said thoughtfully, "Although these people are sleeping, they haven't removed their exoskeleton devices. It seems they're prepared for our night raid. Among them, there are quite a few cautious individuals!"

"Shall we stop?" Li Yang asked.

Ye Qing pondered for a moment, then said in a low voice, "The night is long. We can go back first and discuss it with them!"

"Okay!" Li Yang nodded.

Then Li Yang looked at Jing Yan, who nodded, then covered his mouth with both hands and made a bird-like chirping sound.

"Wow, you... Hidden Sect members, you all know ventriloquism?" Ye Qing asked.

As the three retreated, the monk Jingyan said, "It's not everyone, but most people know a little bit. There aren't many forms of entertainment in these mountains."

Ye Qing was slightly surprised!

“We also have code words within our inescapable network, but they are mainly sign language. This method of communication is quite good,” Li Yang said.

When they returned to the Hidden Sect, it was already around midnight. On the way back, Ye Qing noticed that many of the Hidden Sect monks were sitting on the ground, sleeping in place!

Back in the main hall, Qin Wanwan frowned and said, "Why are you all back!"

"We observed that they seemed to be on guard against our night raid. Everyone was sleeping wearing exoskeletons and holding weapons. If we attacked rashly, they would definitely be prepared!"

Master Suspended's expression shifted slightly as he said, "They're not all fools, but we still have to fight tonight, though we need to be patient! We still have some advantages, and it's still early!"

At this point, Master Xuankong said, "Esteemed benefactors, you may go back and get some sleep first. We will set off again in the middle of the night!"

“You mean…” Li Xinyi’s expression shifted and she said, “They are on guard against a night attack, so they may not dare to sleep. In the middle of the night, they will feel sleepy.”

"Although the impact won't be that significant in actual combat, it will still have some effect," Master Suspended said. "Our advantage time is running out. We need to seize this information gap and try to reduce the enemy's numbers as much as possible."

"Okay!" Ye Qing nodded and said, "Then let's go to sleep first and set an alarm!"

"We'll gather and depart around 3 a.m.!" the Suspended Master said.

Ye Qing and his group nodded and returned to their lodgings.

I plan to conserve my energy first.

However, Ye Qing found that he was also having trouble sleeping because of the imminent threat of a formidable enemy.

After all, this matter was ultimately caused by them. If it resulted in too many casualties or even the annihilation of the entire Hidden Sect, Ye Qing would not be able to accept it!

To Ye Qing's dismay, Li Yang, Su Liuyun, and Chen Banxian started snoring a few minutes after lying down!

Before they knew it, it was two o'clock in the morning. Master Jingxin came to their courtyard, woke everyone up, and gathered them in the main hall again!

"Something happened?" Ye Qing asked.

"Hmm!" Master Suspended took a deep breath and said, "The opposing camp does indeed have some people with exceptional wisdom. An hour ago, they actually crossed Eagle Fall Valley under the cover of night, and now they are taking advantage of the darkness to pass through the dense forest and head straight for the Hidden Gate!"

"What?" Everyone was stunned.

"Tang Xin!" Ye Qing's eyes flickered slightly as he said, "I'm afraid Tang Xin is also in the group!"

“This person sounds like a woman!” the Suspended Master said.

Ye Qing nodded and said, "Yes, the White Tiger position of Brahma. This woman is cunning and treacherous. Back in the East Sea and Yanjing, she almost killed me. If it weren't for some unexpected circumstances that she didn't grasp, I probably wouldn't be able to come to this Hidden Sect now!"

"This is quite interesting!" Master Suspended exclaimed. "There's actually such an extraordinary woman!"

"How do we do it?" Li Yang asked.

Master Suspended in mid-air pondered for a moment, then looked at Lin Qianyu and said, "Benefactor Lin Qianyu, do you have any ideas?"

Lin Qianyu hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and said, "I...I don't quite know!"

“Indeed, this is your first time experiencing all this, and it’s natural that you have no thoughts about it now!” Master Suspended smiled and said, “And you, Benefactor Ye Qing, do you have any thoughts?”

Ye Qing pondered for a moment, then said, "No matter what, I think we still have to fight tonight, even if they are prepared. After all, the monks of the Hidden Sect have a natural advantage in the surrounding terrain!"

"Then... let's set off!" Master Xuankong smiled slightly, and took out a golden Zen staff from the side! Then the group quickly walked out of the main hall!

There was no sound of bells at this time, and all the warrior monks had already gathered together outside the main hall.

The Master of Suspension looked around, smiled slightly, and looked at Ye Qing, saying, "Benefactor Ye Qing, would you like to say a few words?"