AWB Chapter 185 The Cannon Fodder Position is Available
Chapter 185 The Cannon Fodder Position is Available
Looking around, among the many demon races, the snake race is the most numerous.
Among them were five powerful cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage.
They were agile and exuded a chilling aura, their eyes revealing an unwavering determination to succeed.
After all, this is the territory of the snake clan, and they have the advantage of favorable timing, location, and popular support.
Chen Wan'er quickly scanned the area, calmly analyzing the composition of her team.
She knew in her heart that she, her third senior sister Ye Lingyu, her fifth senior brother Baili Chen, and her eighth senior brother Lou Chongxiao possessed strong attack capabilities.
However, the seventh senior sister Lin Qingxue and Manman are somewhat weak in combat and need special protection.
She pulled everyone aside and said in a low voice:
"Listen up, everyone. We seem to be the weakest group right now."
But this is precisely our opportunity, allowing us to fish in troubled waters and easily pick up bargains.
Nobody will take us seriously, and naturally, nobody will be on guard against us.
However, Seventh Senior Sister and Manman are slightly weaker in combat. Fifth Senior Brother, the important task of protecting them is entrusted to you.
As for the rest of us, Third Senior Sister and Eighth Senior Brother, you two will be responsible for the left and right flanks respectively, and I will lead the charge.
In the early stages of the battle, everyone should conserve their strength and wait for the optimal opportunity to launch a full-scale attack.
Everyone nodded, their eyes revealing determination and trust.
They already had preliminary plans in mind to deal with the impending battle.
In an instant, a series of shouts suddenly erupted from inside the cave.
The sound was filled with terror, pain, and despair, as if countless ferocious monsters were rampaging through it.
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed.
Clearly, the cave was fraught with danger, and the advance team sent in earlier was likely in grave danger.
Sure enough, the shouts stopped abruptly after a short while, and the cave fell into a deathly silence.
This deathly silence was like a heavy boulder pressing on the hearts of every demon, making it hard to breathe.
The remaining demons looked at each other, their eyes filled with fear and hesitation.
We looked at each other, neither of us daring to be the first to step into that cave filled with unknown dangers.
However, the allure of the treasures in the cave was too great, drawing them in.
In order to find the whereabouts of the treasure, it is necessary for a demon to go and investigate.
An eerie silence suddenly spread across the cave entrance.
Suddenly, someone's gaze turned to Chen Wan'er and her group.
Immediately following, as if by a chain reaction, the gazes of all the demons in front of the cave turned to them.
In the eyes of many demons, Chen Wan'er and her companions were weak.
The team didn't even have a single Nascent Soul cultivator, making them the ideal candidates for scouts.
Moreover, the six of them appeared to be alone, making it impossible to tell which demon clan they belonged to.
If we let them in, even if they die, it won't cause any trouble.
They were simply too weak and overestimated themselves to come looking for treasure; their deaths were their own fault.
This is exactly what the snake clan is planning.
The reason they allowed other demon races to enter was to use them as cannon fodder to scout ahead.
In this way, the snake race can preserve its strength to the greatest extent.
They reap the benefits while watching other demon races weaken each other in their struggles.
Chen Wan'er keenly sensed this trend and inwardly cried out in alarm.
She knew that she had been too low-key in order to hide her strength.
Now they are in a predicament with no way out but to bite the bullet and move forward.
Moreover, she knew in her heart that even if she revealed her Nascent Soul stage identity at this moment, it might not change the status quo.
On the contrary, other demon races are likely to become more vigilant as a result.
To prevent her from monopolizing the treasure, she might even leave a few people outside as hostages, which would make the situation even more complicated.
"Hey, those six demons over there!"
A burly demon, exuding a strong, bloody aura, shouted at the top of his lungs:
"I'm giving you a chance to find treasure. Now you'd better go in and see what's inside!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Wan'er slowly turned her head, her gaze shooting towards the demon like lightning, her eyes filled with undisguised provocation.
A slight upturn of her lips formed a disdainful smile as she responded without flinching:
"Thank you so much for your 'kindness'."
However, you guys are just cowards who fear death. Don't think we're as weak as you; we're not afraid!
Upon hearing this, the surrounding demons burst into laughter, their laughter interspersed with cold snorts.
"Hmph, you're about to die, and you're still being arrogant!"
A demon with a pointed snout and monkey-like face sneered:
"You're just a lowly Foundation Establishment cultivator, yet you dare to spout such nonsense. You'll be crying later!"
Other demons echoed the sentiment, and various unpleasant jeers resounded in front of the cave.
Manman grew up in the Datura flower clan and had never seen such a tense and dangerous scene.
He was already pale with fright, his heart filled with horror.
She gazed at the deep, dark cave, and asked in a trembling voice:
"Sister Chen, do we...do we really have to go into that cave?"
The voice was filled with fear and helplessness. She subconsciously hid behind Chen Wan'er, as if that would give her a sense of security.
"Don't be afraid, Manman." Chen Wan'er reached out and gently patted Manman's shoulder.
Her eyes conveyed both determination and reassurance: "You stay with my seventh senior sister, and I will definitely protect you."
After saying that, Chen Wan'er turned to look at everyone.
His gaze swept across everyone's faces, making sure everyone was ready.
Then, under the watchful eyes of the other demons—some indifferent, some expectant, some gloating—the six resolutely stepped into the cave.
Fortunately, Chen Wan'er was meticulous and had arranged each person's task in advance based on their strengths and characteristics.
Upon entering the cave, a damp, cold, and decaying smell hit you.
Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Wan'er took down the large iron hammer, gripped it firmly with both hands, and held it at her side.
Recalling the sounds that had just come from the cave, Chen Wan'er pondered to herself.
Judging from the noise, it didn't seem to be a trap set by someone.
It's highly likely that they encountered a monster or some other dangerous creature.
However, she felt no fear.
In her view, no matter what kind of terrifying monster was ahead, the pair of iron hammers in her hands were enough to kill it.
The six people lined up in a row and moved slowly forward in the darkness.
The only sound that could be heard was their own slightly heavy and cautious footsteps.
Each step felt like it was landing on everyone's taut nerves.
Knowing the critical situation, Baili Chen took out a stack of talismans from his pocket and handed them to each person in turn.
He whispered, "Everyone, take these. In a critical moment, these talismans might come in handy and help us save ourselves."
Soon Chen Wan'er sensed something was amiss.
He waved to stop, then released his divine sense to carefully perceive the surroundings.
They tentatively slammed the large iron sledgehammer into the ground, and soon a 'sizzling' sound was heard.
"Quickly, fly on your swords, one person each."
After saying that, Chen Wan'er pulled Manman onto her sword, while Ye Lingyu pulled Lin Qingxue back.
Lou Chongxiao mounted Baili Chen's sword, and the six of them ran forward quickly.
Then many blood-red vines sprouted from the ground and began to chase after them.
Chen Wan'er threw a hammer, which hit the foremost vine.
The power of lightning spread out, directly buying them some time.