The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack

Chapter 487 Breakout and Pursuit

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen were carrying the key evidence that was related to the survival of the sect. They knew that their current situation was like walking on the edge of a cliff. If they took a wrong step, they would be doomed. They did not dare to stop for a moment, and shuttled through the deep mountains and dense forests like ghosts, trying to get rid of the enemies chasing behind them as soon as possible.

When they rushed out of the secret base, their clothes were soaked with sweat, their hair was messy and stuck to their cheeks, but their eyes were full of determination. The long sword in Chu Mochen's hand hummed, as if responding to the owner's nervous fighting spirit. The blood on the sword flashed a strange dark red in the dim light shining through the gaps between the leaves. Yun Yao kept mobilizing the abilities given by the system, vigilantly sensing the surroundings. Her palms were slightly hot, ready to cast powerful spells to deal with emergencies at any time.

However, how could the enemy let them go so easily? As soon as the alarm sounded in the stronghold, the leader of the evil forces was furious and immediately sent out the most elite tracking team. These trackers were all agile and calm, and they were veterans who had been through many battles. Their speed in the mountains and forests was no less than that of Yun Yao and the others, and they even gradually closed the distance with them by virtue of their familiarity with this area.

"Yun Yao, we can't stop, they are catching up!" Chu Mochen shouted in a low voice, his voice was a little anxious. He turned sideways and looked back, through the dense branches and leaves, he could vaguely see several black shadows flashing quickly.

Yun Yao gritted her teeth and nodded. She glanced ahead and found a narrow mountain stream not far ahead. The water was rushing and splashing on the rocks, creating layers of white foam. With a thought in her mind, she quickly took out a few special smoke bombs from her system backpack. These were props that the system had rewarded her with before, and they could play an unexpected role at a critical moment.

"Brother Chu, run towards the mountain stream. I have a way to hold them back for a while." Yun Yao said hurriedly.

Although Chu Mochen was worried, he had no doubt about Yun Yao's decision, so he quickened his pace and ran towards the mountain stream. When the two of them came to the mountain stream, Yun Yao seized the opportunity and threw the smoke bomb behind him. There were several muffled "bangs", and in an instant, billowing smoke rose into the sky, and the pungent smell spread, covering the pursuers behind.

"Cough cough... What the hell is this!" There were coughs and curses coming from the enemy camp. Their vision was completely obscured by the thick smoke, and their steps became involuntarily panicked.

Yun Yao's lips curled up slightly, but before she could breathe a sigh of relief, the system suddenly issued a warning: "Be careful, there are monks in the enemy who are good at dispersing smoke. It is expected that the smoke effect will only last for a moment."

Her heart sank suddenly. There was no time to hesitate. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen continued to run along the edge of the mountain stream. But not long after they ran, they heard the whistling sound of wind behind them. It turned out to be a wind cultivator among the enemies, who cast a spell to disperse the smoke. The tracking team locked their position again and accelerated to catch up.

At this time, Yun Yao felt that her physical strength was gradually running out. The long period of fighting and running made her legs feel as heavy as if they were filled with lead. But when she saw Chu Mochen, who was also tired but still tenacious, she felt a surge of strength.

"System, think of a solution quickly. Is there any terrain or props that can be used?" Yun Yao called out anxiously in her heart.

The system quickly scanned the surroundings and responded: "Five hundred meters ahead, there is a swamp. It is relatively hidden and can lure the enemy in, but be careful not to get stuck yourself."

Yun Yao's eyes lit up, and she quickly told Chu Mochen the information. The two of them ran towards the swamp with all their might. Not long after, a swamp emitting a foul smell appeared before their eyes. It seemed calm on the surface, but in fact, it was full of mysteries. If you were not careful, you would be swallowed by the sticky mud.

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen carefully stepped into the edge of the swamp, deliberately leaving some obvious footprints, and then performed the light body technique. Relying on the system's precise route guidance, they stepped on several relatively solid footholds in the swamp and slowly moved deeper into the swamp, while hiding their breath and waiting for the enemy to take the bait.

When the pursuit team arrived here and saw the footprints on the ground, the leader sneered: "Humph, you want to hide in this quagmire? You are really overestimating your own abilities. Chase them!" As he said that, he took the lead and stepped into the quagmire.

But they were not as prepared as Yun Yao and the others, and they had not gone far when several of them slipped and were instantly submerged in the mud, with only a few screams of fear. The others saw this and panicked, trying to retreat, but found that the more they struggled, the deeper they sank.

"Despicable! How dare you plot against us!" The enemies were furious and struggled frantically in the mud. A few of them who were slightly stronger managed to stabilize their bodies, and used their magic weapons to attack indiscriminately in the direction where Yun Yao and the others were hiding.

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen hurriedly dodged, fortunately the swamp weakened the power of the magic weapon, and they were not seriously injured. While the enemy was busy, the two quickly got out from the other side of the swamp and continued to flee in the direction of the sect.

But they understood that this was only a temporary delay, and the enemy would never give up. Sure enough, not long after, there were bursts of shouting and killing behind them. It was obvious that the enemies who were stuck in the quagmire had received reinforcements and were catching up again.

At this time, they were getting closer and closer to the sect, and Yun Yao was extremely anxious. She knew that if the enemy followed them to the sect, it would cause chaos as the sect was still in a state of internal conflict. Moreover, if the evidence they brought fell into the hands of the enemy, the consequences would be disastrous.

"Brother Chu, we have to think of another way. We can't keep running like this." Yun Yao said, panting.

Chu Mochen looked at the undulating mountains ahead with a determined gaze, and suddenly an idea came to his mind: "Yun Yao, look at the valley over there, the terrain is dangerous, easy to defend but difficult to attack, we can set up an ambush there, catch them off guard, and completely get rid of the pursuit."

Yun Yao looked in the direction he pointed, with a hint of determination in her eyes: "Okay, let's do it!"

The two quickened their pace and ran towards the valley. After entering the valley, Yun Yao looked around and found that the valley was full of strange rocks and many natural shelters. She and Chu Mochen quickly divided the work and used some simple mechanism drawings provided by the system to set up spike traps, tripwire mechanisms, etc. at the entrance of the valley and the only way to pass through. They also hid some rune stones with psychedelic effects around them. As long as the enemy triggered it, they would fall into a short illusion.

Everything was ready. They hid behind the boulders on both sides of the valley and quietly waited for the enemy to arrive. Not long after, the tracking team rushed into the valley aggressively. As soon as they entered the valley, several people were stabbed by the spike traps and screamed in pain.

"Be careful, there's an ambush!" the leader exclaimed.

But before they could react, someone triggered the tripwire again and fell to the ground, causing chaos around them. Then, the psychedelic effect of the rune stone took effect, and some enemies' eyes became dull, and they began to dance and attack each other.

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen seized the opportunity, jumped out from their hiding places, and launched a fierce attack. Chu Mochen's long sword was like a dragon emerging from the sea, with an indomitable momentum, piercing the enemy's vital points; Yun Yao waved her hands and cast a powerful spell given by the system, and rays of light struck the enemy like lightning, instantly breaking the enemy's formation into pieces.

Under this sudden attack, the tracking team suffered heavy losses. The remaining people were terrified and no longer wanted to fight, so they fled in all directions.

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen watched the enemy's backs go away, then they breathed a sigh of relief and slumped to the ground. Their clothes were torn, their bodies were covered with wounds and bruises, and they felt exhausted like a tide. But at this moment, they felt a little relieved. At least, they had escaped the crisis temporarily, and were only one step away from the sect. As long as the evidence was delivered safely, the sect could escape.

After a short rest, the two of them stood up, supporting each other, and walked towards the sect with heavy steps. They knew that this thrilling adventure was far from over, and there might be more challenges and unknowns waiting for them in the sect...