Upon hearing the questions from the four ministers, Zhang Yang reiterated the reason for their arrival.
After listening.
The reactions of the four ministers were even more shocked than Zhang Yingxiong's.
"My goodness, Zhang Yingxiong, your son is far more formidable than you are now!"
"The glory of you as a father pales in comparison to your son. Look at his age, and he's accomplished so much."
Zhang Yingxiong smiled proudly.
"Heh, this is what they call a father's pride in his son, the student surpassing the master!"
The five of them usually enjoyed joking around, and Zhang Yingxiong didn't mind the ministers' teasing.
"How is Zhu Zhi now? When will he wake up?" Zhang Yang asked.
"His body is fine, he just expended too much energy. He should wake up with more rest," Zhang Yang replied.
When he arrived earlier, he had already checked Zhu Zhi's injuries.
After chatting for a while.
Zhang Yang couldn't help but ask.
"You've been here for so long, haven't you thought about leaving?"
"Of course, why wouldn't we want to? But we need a way to leave. There isn't even a living creature here. If it weren't for the edible plants in the forest, surviving would be a problem," Zhang Yingxiong sighed.
"And when I rescued you earlier, you saw those three-headed birds. As soon as they sense our presence, they go mad and chase after us."
After Zhang Yingxiong finished speaking, the other four ministers also sighed repeatedly.
For so many years.
They had tried every method they could think of, but they couldn't find a way to leave this place.
Moreover, every time they went out to find food, they had to face the pursuit of the three-headed birds.
Their lives were miserable.
If not for the belief in their hearts, they probably wouldn't want to live such a demeaning life.
"Do you know the strength of the three-headed birds? Can't you defeat them together?" Zhang Yang asked.
"We've tried. Even working together, we can only hold them off for a short while, and it's extremely strenuous. Don't even think about defeating a three-headed bird," Zhang Yingxiong sighed.
Hearing this.
Zhang Yang's brow furrowed immediately.
"Is there really no way? What about the exit we came in through? Can we leave from there?"
"That's not possible either. Although our current cultivation levels can withstand the high temperature of the black flames, the exit we entered through is a one-way passage. We can come out, but if we want to go back in, the flames will form a sealed wall of fire, making it impossible to leave."
Zhang Yingxiong and the others shook their heads repeatedly, falling silent.
This also caused Zhang Yang's heart to sink to the bottom.
If there was truly no way out, wouldn't they be trapped here for the rest of their lives?
"It's not entirely impossible. There's a place we haven't been to yet," Zhang Yingxiong said.
"Where?" Zhang Yang pressed.
"The mountain peak where the three-headed birds nest. There's a cave in the middle of that mountain. We don't know if there's an exit to the outside inside," Zhang Yingxiong said.
A cave?
Wasn't that the cave where Zhu Zhi was suspended today, with countless chains absorbing energy from his body?
Instantly.
Zhang Yang felt it was possible and quickly said.
"What are we waiting for? Let's go check it out quickly."
Zhang Yingxiong immediately gave a wry smile.
"It's not that simple. If this cave were easy to enter, we would have tried it long ago."
"Every time we approach the cave, the three-headed birds detect us immediately and launch a frenzied attack. It's as if this cave is the lifeblood of the three-headed birds!"
"It's completely impossible for us to enter the cave!"
This!
Zhang Yang's brow furrowed immediately.
The more Zhang Yingxiong said it was difficult to enter the cave, the more Zhang Yang wanted to go in.
A place so valued by the three-headed birds was definitely not a simple place.
Even if there was no exit inside, there must be other precious things!
"Can't the five of you work together to hold off the three-headed birds for a while? I can sneak into the cave during that time?" Zhang Yang asked.
As soon as he said this.
The other four ministers fell into thought, while Zhang Yingxiong directly objected.
"No! With our cover, you can indeed get in, but the cave is fraught with danger. What if you encounter something even more terrifying than the three-headed birds inside, and you end up lost there!"
"Someone has to try this eventually. Otherwise, won't we all spend our lives here in solitude?" Zhang Yang retorted.
"That's still not acceptable. If we really have to enter this cave, then I should be the one to go in! You and the other four ministers will hold off the three-headed birds outside," Zhang Yingxiong countered.
Clearly.
As a father, Zhang Yingxiong didn't want Zhang Yang to take the risk.
But.
Zhang Yang also had his own reasons for wanting to go in.
"Firstly, you can't beat me, and entering the cave would be even more dangerous for you! Secondly, your combined strength with the other four ministers is more coordinated, and the power you unleash will surely be different. Therefore, I am the best candidate to enter!"
Zhang Yang responded without backing down.
This made Zhang Yingxiong so angry he wanted to jump!
How could anyone speak to their father like Zhang Yang did!
"You brat, who said I can't beat you? Do you want to fight me?" Zhang Yingxiong said sternly.
"Let's fight then. Whoever wins, the other listens!" Zhang Yang replied.
Instantly.
The father and son stared at each other with full fighting spirit, showing signs of a direct confrontation.
Seeing this scene.
The four ministers of the Huaxia Five Dragons quickly stepped forward and pulled them apart.
"What are you two doing? Aren't we discussing a strategy? Why are you arguing?"
"Exactly. What you're both saying makes sense. Let's sit down and talk about this slowly, no need to rush."
"..."
The four ministers tried to persuade them kindly, but Zhang Yingxiong and Zhang Yang wouldn't listen.
"No, I can't let this brat go in. The cave is full of unknowns, and the danger level is too high!" Zhang Yingxiong insisted.
"I've lived well without you for so many years, haven't I!" Zhang Yang retorted.
As they spoke, they were about to fight again!
Neither was willing to listen to the other's opinion!
This gave the four ministers of the Huaxia Five Dragons a great headache.
Zhang Yingxiong and Zhang Yang truly were father and son; their personalities were exactly the same!
Once their stubbornness kicked in, not even ten oxen could pull them back.
At this moment.
Zhu Zhi, who had been unconscious, woke up.
"Cough, cough, if I accompany Zhang Yang in, will you all feel more at ease?"
After Zhu Zhi spoke.
The giant python, which had been hidden on Zhang Yang's wrist, also grew slightly larger and appeared before everyone.
"And me! I can also help master. I can easily eat a Yuanfu realm one or two-star cultivator like playing!"
This...
The simultaneous words from Zhu Zhi and the giant python stunned Zhang Yingxiong and the others.
They knew about Zhu Zhi, but this python, which could communicate with them through telepathy.
They had never seen anything like it!
However.
Zhang Yang smiled and stared directly at Zhang Yingxiong, questioning him.
"Now? Do you have any objections?"