Wei Yuan ran non-stop through the winding passageways, covering at least a dozen li before finally reaching the exit. He passed countless forks in the path along the way; this place really was a vast underground labyrinth. Assuming this terrain had been formed naturally, it definitely qualified as a masterpiece of nature’s artistry.

The exit lay in a stream valley, shielded by several large natural boulders. It was completely invisible even from a slightly farther distance away. Wei Yuan swept his perception over the area but could only roughly discern the terrain within ten zhang.

It was still the dead of night, and the howling cold wind made even Wei Yuan feel a chill. So, he took off his leather coat, wrapped the woman tightly in it, and then summoned a Dao Foundation stage warrior to carry her on his back.

As for himself, he took out two boxes—each one chi thick and shaped like lunchboxes—and placed one on either side, aiming at the exit of the cave. It was only then turned to follow the Dao Foundation stage warrior ahead.

The Dao Foundation stage warrior led the way, leaping several zhang at a time from time to time using the boulders or tree trunks protruding from the snow as footholds. He was moving at a considerable speed. Following Wei Yuan’s orders, he deliberately chose to traverse...