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Xiao Yun moved forward without saying a word. Just now, he had learned the location where Tang Jun and the others were hiding the children using a single piece of information.

Behind him, Su Muqing, Zhong Mo, and the others did not hesitate at all, took out their weapons, and followed him.

Huang Shengan looked in the direction they left, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes.

"That direction... does this guy really know? How is that possible?"

The others paused for a few seconds, then exchanged anxious glances:

"Did he just say he was going to rescue the children?"

"Does he know where the children are?"

The crowd's eyes flickered, and some impatient people had already started walking and chasing after them.

Tang Sheng'an immediately sensed something was wrong and quickly spoke:

"Don't fall for his trick! He's just bluffing to lure us into an ambush and wipe us out!"

After hearing his words, a look of hesitation flashed in everyone's eyes.

On the other side, seeing that Xiao Yun and the others were about to disappear from sight, Yun Yun gritted her teeth, stood up unsteadily, and chased after them.

"Teacher Yun, you..."

Even if it's a trap, I'll go.

Yun Yun's eyes were filled with determination:

"I'd go even to hell if it meant finding my daughter."

The crowd was silent for a moment, then they all started walking and followed.

"Damn it!"

A layer of frost settled over Tang Sheng'an's eyes. Seeing that he couldn't stop them, he could only follow.

After walking for half an hour, a desolate swamp came into view.

Many people recognized the direction they were heading.

"Strange, isn't this direction the path to the territory of the Lord-level monster, the Swamp Frog? Why are we going this way?"

"Could it really be a trap?"

Everyone was filled with doubts, but Tang Shengan's expression became increasingly uncertain as he watched Xiao Yun and the others run straight toward the mud frog.

"He really knew? How could that be!"

Tang Shengan's eyes flickered, his mind filled with a myriad of thoughts:

"It's alright, Father and the others are there. There are also Lord-level monsters at the entrance. Without the pollen of the bellflower to paralyze the monsters, he simply can't get through with just those dozen or so of them!"

"The best course of action now is to stall Sun Jianguo and his group."

After having a plan, he looked at Principal Sun Jianguo:

"Headmaster, we've already scouted the swamp area; there's nothing there. Should we turn back?"

Sun Jianguo looked at the mud frogs, which were as big as trucks, in the swamp and hesitated.

The swamp has harsh terrain, and the mud frogs are tough and thick-skinned. With the help of a swarm of frogs, even professionals can at least save their lives, but there are still a large number of non-professionals behind them.

For a moment, Sun Jianguo had the idea of ​​resigning.

Just then, a slender figure walked past and stepped into the swamp without hesitation.

"Teacher Yun, it's dangerous!"

"Get out of my way! I have a feeling my daughter is here. I have to go save her!"

Sun Jianguo sighed helplessly, took out his staff, and was about to use his skill to restrain the impulsive Yun Yun.

Just then, a dazzling light shot into the sky.

The crimson flames burning on Xiao Yun's body turned the entire world in his field of vision red. With a flick of his finger, a huge halberd materialized above the head of the mud frog.

On the halberd, a ferocious blood beast bared its fangs and roared at the swamp frog.

"Croak!!!"

The mud frog's huge eyes were filled with horror, but before it could react, the halberd in the air crashed down like a meteor.

At the same time, streaks of blood-red sword light slashed from the side, blocking all its escape routes.

boom!

The roar drowned out the screech of the mud frog, and the explosion's flames instantly engulfed its massive body.

When the smoke and dust cleared, only a patch of pale ashes remained on the dry, scorched earth.

From the moment Xiao Yun made his move to the moment the mud frog died, the entire process took less than a minute.

Everyone stared at Xiao Yun with their mouths agape, completely bewildered, unsure of what to say.

Just then, the aftershocks of that attack began to spread, and a scorching wind swept over them, carrying a terrifying residual force that made many people turn pale.

Some people's legs gave way and they sat down on the ground.

"Oh my god, am I dreaming? This...this, is this even possible for a human?"

"I...I actually pointed at this monster's nose and cursed at it for so long?"

Belatedly, fear appeared in everyone's eyes.

Tang Shengan's face was extremely pale, and his tightly clenched palms were bleeding from his fingernails which were dug too hard.

"How is this possible? How can someone be so strong!"

"It's okay, calm down, calm down. Father and the others are still down there, and there's still the maze blocking our way. It's not over yet."

At that moment, Yun Yun, who was at the forefront, exclaimed:

"Look, there's a hole!"

Following the sound, everyone looked and indeed saw a large, dark hole where the mud frog had been.

"It's true, it's really true! There really are places we haven't discovered, and the children might be there!"

"Thank God, my son is saved..."

"Hehe, thank goodness, they don't even know to thank us."

Hearing the cheers behind him, Zhong Mo snorted coldly.

Saving lives is the priority.

Xiao Yun said calmly, and walked into the cave entrance with his sword.

The group walked through the narrow passageway and had just reached the underground cave when they heard Principal Sun's voice behind them.

The group walked through the narrow passageway and had just reached the underground cave when they heard Principal Sun's voice behind them.

"Don't panic, everyone. The professionals will lead the way. If there's any danger, everyone else should retreat immediately!"

Su Muqing turned to look at Xiao Yun:

"What, are we waiting for them?"

"We can't wait any longer. With such a commotion, they might do something desperate."

Xiao Yun shook his head and stepped into the darkness before him.

A slight fluctuation of magical energy rose around them, and the scene before them changed, with a winding, gray-black wall blocking their path.

"Where...where is this place? Where is my daughter?"

Behind him, Yun Yun's voice rang out, and Xiao Yun frowned.

"Teacher Yun, what are you doing here?"

Su Muqing also frowned, looking at Yun Yun with a gloomy expression.

She had initially felt some sympathy for Yun Yun, but after she slapped Xiao Yun, that sympathy vanished completely.

He even had a slight urge to kill someone.

In Su Muqing's hand, the Star Moon Staff shimmered with a faint light.

"Never mind, since you're here, let's all come together."

Xiao Yun shook his head and didn't say anything more.

At this moment, Jiang Shangzhen carefully examined the surrounding walls and said to Xiao Yun:

"It's an illusionary formation, and these walls are also enhanced with runes. With your attack power just now, you could force your way through, but it would waste a lot of time."

"Then...what should we do! No, I have to find my daughter right away, she's in danger."

Yun Yun's face was full of anxiety, and she looked at Xiao Yun at the front with a pleading expression:

"Xiao Yun, Xiao Yun, you're so strong, you must have a way, right? Please help the teacher, please..."

Xiao Yun didn't even glance at her, his brows furrowed slightly as he lowered his head in thought.

Suddenly, Xiao Yun felt something nudging his leg.

"Awoo awoo! (Come with me!)"

The rebellious son's icy blue eyes gleamed with intelligence as he took off running with his short legs.

Xiao Yun's eyes lit up as he looked up at the Crow King above his head.

"Your Majesty, you and your rebellious son should find the fastest route together."

"quack!"

The Crow King flapped its wings and followed the rebellious son, while Xiao Yun and the others strode forward, following behind them.

With dual positioning on the ground and in the air, the group exited the maze in less than ten minutes.

Deep within the cave, in the dim light, huge iron cages loomed like greedy beasts, and the missing children huddled inside, their pale faces filled with terror.

In front of the rows of cages, a group of people stood there.

"Tang Jun, and... Tang Sheng'an."

Xiao Yun murmured softly, his gaze sharpening as he looked at the faculty and staff who were being held hostage.

"Were they brought here by Tang Shengan, and then captured by an attack from both inside and outside?"

Just then, the people on the other side also noticed them.

"Xiao Yun? You guys managed to get out of the maze so quickly?"

Tang Shengan frowned. He had taken a shortcut, but even so, he only arrived here a few minutes earlier than Xiao Yun and the others.

"But it doesn't matter anyway."

He sneered, held his long sword to Sun Jianguo's neck, and arrogantly nodded to Xiao Yun:

"Put down your weapons, or I'll kill them all."