Zhang Tian looked at Fatty and gradually sensed something was wrong.
"Boss, we don't have a guide, and that guy who provoked us earlier, we forgot to bring him along," Fatty exclaimed.
Zhang Tian rubbed his chin.
In fact, what Zhang Tian said earlier was just to give that guy an out.
When people in the stockade saw Zhang Tian being so humane, they would naturally relax a bit, which was also a strategy.
As for having that guy really help them find the way, Zhang Tian thought it was best to forget it.
They might have to take action themselves then.
"We already know the route, so there's no point in having him. He would only add to our troubles," Zhang Tian said softly.
Hu Bayi nodded in agreement.
"That's true. The chances of an ordinary person surviving in such icy conditions are very slim. By the time they reach the foot of the mountain range, they probably won't be able to go back," Hu Bayi said. Fatty finally understood and nodded.
"Meeting you, boss, is that guy's good fortune," Fatty murmured, not thinking much more about it.
The group rode their horses towards the Kunlun Mountains.
According to the old man, to enter Motuo, they had to travel through the peaks below the Kunlun Mountains.
And those peaks happened to bypass the main range, so there was no need to climb the mountains.
As they walked, Wu Tianzhen spoke up.
"Young Master Zhang, I've thought of a way to cross the Demon Pagoda."
Wu Tianzhen looked at Zhang Tian. This was the plan he had devised after thinking all night.
"I've also come up with some ideas," Hu Bayi and Shirley Yang said at the same time.
Zhang Tian looked at everyone, a smile on his face.
With them, Zhang Tian had no doubt his team would be revitalized.
"You all go one by one. Tianzhen, you go first," Zhang Tian said to Wu Tianzhen.
Wu Tianzhen nodded, his expression becoming a bit serious.
Having lived abroad for a few years, Wu Tianzhen had indeed become more composed.
Of course, deep down, he had probably not changed.
"I thought of two methods last night."
"The first is that we can cover our eyes and ears and proceed by feel."
"Didn't that old man say someone would cry for help, or that we would see familiar people? If we cover our eyes, we should be fine."
"The second is that we can dig a temporary path and go around it directly."
Wu Tianzhen said to Zhang Tian.
Although these methods sounded simple, they were actually quite difficult to consider.
Furthermore, they would be very hard to execute.
After all, you would have to cover your eyes. Unless one had exceptionally strong perception, doing so would be extremely dangerous.
"I understand your methods, but the risk is also a bit too high."
"Besides, if we can't see, we might very well walk into the Demon Pagoda ourselves," Zhang Tian said. Wu Tianzhen nodded and said no more.
"Old Hu, let me hear your ideas."
Zhang Tian looked at Hu Bayi.
Hu Bayi and Shirley Yang exchanged a glance and then spoke.
"We were thinking if we could use something like spirit bodies to take us across directly."
"Or, we could set up a formation to remain constantly alert, and then use talismans to create decoys, which might allow us to pass."
Hu Bayi mused.
His idea was simple.
The first option was to rely on a soul, like the princess's, to fly them across.
The second option was relatively more difficult.
Zhang Tian would call it "Crossing the Sea Under Camouflage," which involved using talismans to create decoys to confuse the Demon Pagoda and ultimately pass.
However, Hu Bayi clearly underestimated the Nine-Story Demon Pagoda.
Perhaps he only felt that the Nine-Story Demon Pagoda was a legend, but Zhang Tian took it extremely seriously.
"Does anyone else have any good ideas?"
Zhang Tian looked around.
He didn't need to ask the two fatties; Zhang Tian estimated they likely had no good ideas.
"Boss, Fatty has an idea!"
Fatty spoke up at this moment.
Zhang Tian rubbed his chin.
He had almost forgotten about this guy, and now he had popped out on his own.
It seemed like he was about to launch into a long explanation.
"Fatty, you'd better not say it."
Before Zhang Tian could finish, Fatty's voice came.
"We can just blow up the Demon Pagoda, then we'll succeed."
Fatty said excitedly.
Zhang Tian smacked his forehead, knowing that whatever this guy said was bound to be trouble.
"Fatty, that's not reliable."
"Let me tell you my idea,"
Zhang Tian said, his gaze fixed on the vast, snow-covered mountains ahead.
"My idea is that when we enter the range of the Demon Pagoda, you all enter the illusory space."
"Then, Qilin and I will venture into the Demon Pagoda. We'll regroup after we come out."
Zhang Tian looked at everyone and said softly.
After Zhang Tian finished speaking, Fatty was the first to object.
"Boss, we're brothers who share life and death. How can we let you venture alone? Fatty objects first."
Fatty said, his face showing determination.
"That's right. Since we came together, we can't let one person bear the danger alone."
"Sect Master, your idea is indeed good, but I, Wang Banyue, do not agree. How can this be?"
Everyone spoke, their eyes filled with seriousness.
Hu Bayi and Shirley Yang, however, remained silent.
They watched Zhang Tian.
Since Zhang Tian was doing this, he must have his reasons. They wanted to hear his thoughts.
Looking at everyone, Zhang Tian was deeply touched. After all, they were brothers.
However, if fewer people went in, there would naturally be less danger.
After all, Zhang Tian's current strength was considerable, and with Zhang Qilin, it should not be a problem.
But if they added the two fatties, Wu Tianzhen, and the others, Zhang Tian estimated the chance of success would be very low.
That was why Zhang Tian had proposed this plan.
Although Zhang Tian didn't know what the nine malevolent spirits were, given that even a little fox could transform, he estimated their strength would not be weak.
"If one less person enters, then there is one less danger. Moreover, if we are in the illusory space, Queen Jingjue will also be there."
"If I encounter danger, you can come out at any time from within, or even pull me in. So, overall, this method is the best."
Zhang Tian said, looking around at everyone.
Undoubtedly, Zhang Tian's method was indeed the best for now.
While they were in the illusory space, they could also observe Zhang Tian's situation.
If Zhang Tian had any trouble, they could come to his rescue.
If everyone was outside, then encountering danger would undoubtedly leave no chance of survival.
Thinking of this, everyone fell silent.
Because Zhang Tian's method was indeed excellent.
"I think this method is feasible,"
Hu Bayi spoke first.
He also recognized that his own strength was insufficient.
He would need to improve his cultivation as quickly as possible.
"Young Master Zhang, is this really possible?"
Wu Tianzhen looked at Zhang Tian.
For some reason, he had a bad premonition.
"No problem. Queen Jingjue is still inside. If worse comes to worst, we can entrust it to her."
Zhang Tian said. At this moment, within the illusory space.
Queen Jingjue, seeing everything before her, froze in place.
"Good heavens, I've become a tool, haven't I?"