C490 Entering Posture

"That's right, it's the Bewilderment Dragon Stream!" Zhan Yifei grinned mischievously. He had been keeping this secret, waiting for the moment to see Woo Zhengyang's surprised expression.

Upon hearing the answer, Woo Zhengyang turned back to take a closer look but still couldn't make much sense of it. The Bewilderment Dragon Stream was only about 70 to 100 feet long, appearing just like an ordinary crevice.

"Did you see anyone else come through here?" Zhan Yinuo asked again. Liu Dahu and the other two shook their heads, looking incredulously at the stream's location. They had spent the night here without realizing it was the Bewilderment Dragon Stream.

"Seems like we're pretty lucky to have found it first," Zhan Yifei chuckled.

"Not necessarily. The folks from the Heavenly Mirror Pavilion always manage to get into the Bewilderment Dragon Stream. They must have some special method. They were the first to enter the Misty Mountain Range, and if I'm right, they're probably already inside," Zhan Yinuo replied, shaking his head.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go in!" Zhan Yifei was eager, looking at Woo Zhengyang.

In front of Woo Zhengyang, they no longer had the superiority of being Martial Mansion disciples. After all, they had insisted on following him, so naturally, they deferred to his lead.

Woo Zhengyang didn't rush to decide. He looked at Liu Dahu and the other two, asking, "What do you three plan to do?"

According to their original plan, the three of them were supposed to stay on the outskirts. But now, by a stroke of luck, they had ended up here. Whether to go in or not was up to them.

"I want to give it a try!" Surprisingly, the first to decide was Liu Dahu, the one with the least experience.

Recently, Liu Dahu had been deeply influenced by Woo Zhengyang, and his character had become much more resolute.

"If Dahu isn't afraid, then neither am I!" Liu Xiangdong also made up his mind.

"The opportunity is right in front of us. If we don't seize it, we're wasting a great chance!" Yu Xiaoshui decided as well.

"Alright, if that's the case, let's all go in."

Woo Zhengyang naturally wouldn't stop them. If it were him, he wouldn't pass up such an opportunity either.

Woo Zhengyang turned to the Zhan brothers and said, "Share what you know about the situation."

Being daring and adventurous is good, but running around blindly is not. The Bewilderment Dragon Stream is dangerous, and it's crucial to understand it well.

"Once you enter the Bewilderment Dragon Stream, you'll land randomly somewhere inside. What you'll encounter is uncertain, but remember this: opportunities come by chance, but danger is everywhere. Our primary goal is to survive!" Zhan Yifei explained.

Zhan Yinuo added, "Also, inside the Bewilderment Dragon Stream, your vitality isn't restricted, and recovery speeds up significantly. So, the danger doesn't just come from demonic beasts and traps; clashes with disciples from other Martial Mansions are likely."

After a pause, Zhan Yinuo continued, "If there are any extraordinary opportunities or treasures, even people from the same Martial Mansion might act against each other. But I hope we all avoid doing that!"

No matter how simple and honest a community may seem, it can't completely shape people's true nature. Woo Zhengyang understood that wherever you go, there will always be instances of murder, treasure hunting, and even betrayal. It was a bit surprising to him that Zhan Yinuo would openly acknowledge this fact.

To speak so candidly, Yinuo was either genuinely straightforward, not wanting any conflict, or a master strategist, using reverse psychology to catch others off guard. If it was the former, he was someone worth befriending. If the latter, Woo Zhengyang wasn't worried. It's always wise to be cautious of others, and anyone who dared to scheme would find themselves facing the consequences.

After the Zhan brothers finished speaking, the group arrived at the edge of the Bewilderment Dragon Stream. Up close, it still appeared as a deep, dark abyss with nothing particularly unusual about it. However, Woo Zhengyang noticed that the sides of the stream were remarkably straight, as if carved out by a blade.

"If we hold onto each other, will we end up in the same place?" Yu Xiaoshui asked, frowning slightly as he looked at the stream.

In trial grounds like this, such occurrences were rare, so Woo Zhengyang hadn't considered it until Xiaoshui brought it up. He was curious now, especially since the stream didn't seem to have a light curtain, which meant no random teleportation. How, then, would they be separated?

"No, you won't! As for why, you'll find out soon enough!" Zhan Yifei teased, keeping the mystery alive.

Woo Zhengyang, despite his annoyance with Zhan Yifei's teasing, knew he wouldn't joke about something serious, so he didn't press further.

"Are you sure we can't fly over it?" Yu Xiaoshui asked again, clearly nervous about the bottomless Bewilderment Dragon Stream.

"Nope!"

"But... but... if we just jump, won't we get hurt?"

"Why don't you try and find out!" Woo Zhengyang said, giving Yu Xiaoshui a push.

"Aaaah... I'm... gonna... die..." Yu Xiaoshui's screams echoed through the air, but Woo Zhengyang felt no remorse for his actions. After all, they'd been jumping down for years without any issues. Besides, if they all jumped together, Yu Xiaoshui's screams would probably scare them half to death.

Eventually, Yu Xiaoshui's voice faded, and Woo Zhengyang turned to Liu Xiangdong.

"Don't kick me, I'll go myself!" Liu Xiangdong said, closing his eyes and leaping into the stream.

The Zhan brothers followed suit, jumping one after another.

Finally, only Woo Zhengyang, Liu Dahu, and Rice were left on the edge.

"I'm going too!" Liu Dahu declared, jumping down.

"Wait..." Woo Zhengyang tried to stop him, but it was too late.

"What's... going... on..." Liu Dahu's voice drifted up, growing fainter.

"Good luck," Woo Zhengyang muttered softly, looking resigned.

"This is fun, Mr. Zhengyang, I'm going down too!"

"No..." Woo Zhengyang quickly grabbed Rice, making sure she hadn't jumped. Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief.

"What's wrong, Mr. Zhengyang? Aren't we going down?"

"We are, but I'm going alone!"

Woo Zhengyang whispered, holding Rice as he circled around, ensuring no one was nearby. He then took out the Ice Crystal Fire Hall and sent Rice away. Despite her decent fighting skills, Woo Zhengyang didn't want her to take any risks.

He had long thought of a way to handle those random teleportation arrays, but no one had tried it until now. Finally finding the opportunity, he wasn't going to miss it. It was just a pity that Liu Dahu jumped too quickly; he'd have to rely on his own luck.

After securing Rice, Woo Zhengyang approached the edge of the Bewilderment Dragon Stream and leaped down. The wind howled past his ears as he felt himself falling faster and faster. Even though Zhan Yifei and Zhan Yinuo had confidently assured him he wouldn't crash, the seemingly endless fall was still unnerving.

Suddenly, Woo Zhengyang felt a stir within him. The golden vortex was acting up again!

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In the heart of the Misty Mountain Range, a place shrouded in mystery and legend, lies the Bewilderment Dragon Stream. It's a place where the air is thick with stories of old, and the very ground seems to hum with ancient power.

Woo Zhengyang, a young and determined martial artist, stood at the edge of the stream, his eyes fixed on the swirling waters. Beside him, his loyal friend Zhan Yifei, known for his quick wit and sharper sword, watched with a mixture of awe and anticipation.

"Zhengyang," Yifei said, breaking the silence, "do you really think the legends are true? That the stream holds the key to unlocking untold power?"

Zhengyang nodded, his gaze unwavering. "I believe it does. And with that power, we can finally protect those we care about."