"I don't want to go any further. We're going to die anyway."
Seeing the surpasser foaming at the mouth and the green lightning trees, some people had a mental breakdown and began to scream hysterically.
"Go back?
Where are you going? "Lin He looked at the person and asked with a frown.
"Back to Wind God Shelter," the person said.
Lin Weiwei said angrily, "Are you crazy? The spirits have taken over that place. You're going to get yourself killed!"
"I don't think so. If we sign a contract, the spirits won't kill us." The person gritted his teeth.
Many people looked at Lin He when they heard this. They had the same thought in their minds, but they didn't say it out loud.
Their situation was getting more and more dangerous, and they weren't sure if they could survive. Looking at the endless forest, they didn't have the courage to go any further.
If there was a safe place waiting for them, they might be able to muster up the courage to take a risk. But even if they made it through Ghost Mountain Range, there was no knowing what awaited them. It was hard for them to keep going.
Lin Weiwei was silent, too. She had considered surrendering, as it was a common thing to do in the Third God's Sanctuary. But she had been luckier than most surpassers, and she had been randomly assigned to a human shelter when she leveled up. That was why she had been able to remain free.
"What do you guys think?"
Lin He's gaze swept across everyone's faces. Many people lowered their heads. Judging from their expressions, most of them did not want to continue walking.
"Third Uncle, if there is a human shelter ahead, I'd go with you, even if it costs me my life. But we don't know what's on the other side of Ghost Mountain. Perhaps there are even scarier spirits there," a middle-aged man said.
"Third Uncle, are we really going to make it past Ghost Mountain?
We haven't even entered the Ghost Mountain Range yet, and we've already lost a few people. Now that there's this forest of lightning, I'm afraid we won't be able to defend ourselves against it. "
With someone taking the lead, everyone started to talk. Most of them had lost the courage to continue, and although they didn't say they were going to surrender, that was what they were saying.
"Life is your own. Everyone can decide their own fate. Those who are willing to continue forward can continue forward. Those who are willing to go back can also go back."
Lin He was silent for a moment. His gaze swept across everyone's faces, and then he said, "Those who are willing to go back, stand still. Those who are willing to continue, come to my side."
"Third Uncle, you're not going back?"
Several people looked at Lin He in surprise and asked. It seemed that Lin He was still very important in their hearts.
"No. Brother Qiu and the others sacrificed their lives for me. If I go back, I won't be able to face them." Lin He sighed.
Everyone's expression became complicated. They didn't want to become the slaves of their enemy, but they couldn't see any chance of survival in front of them, so they were in a dilemma.
"You don't have to feel troubled. Life is precious after all. Everyone only has one life. Only by living on will there be more possibilities. Just follow your heart and make your choice," Lin He said with a smile.
"Third Uncle, I'll go with you. Even if I die, I won't become a slave to the spirits." Lin Weiwei walked over to Lin He.
Han Sen didn't say anything. He followed Lin Weiwei, but Lin Weiwei stopped him and said, "Han Sen, you should go back with them. You just became a surpasser, and Yanran is waiting for you at home. This is too dangerous for you."
Han Sen smiled and walked over to Lin He. "If I go back, I don't think the spirits will let me use the teleporter to return to the Alliance.
I don't want to be stuck here forever. "
Han Sen's words seemed to have touched some people's nerves. A few surpassers, who had been hesitant before, stepped forward to stand next to Lin He.
None of the remaining people came out. There were a few who hesitated, but after glancing at the endless forest of green lightning, they did not come out in the end.
Han Sen didn't say anything. He was strong, but he wasn't invincible. He wasn't sure if he could get them out of Ghost Mountain safely, so he didn't say anything.
"Then that's it. Let's split up the supplies and get ready to go. I hope we can all live to see each other again." Lin He waved his hand, looking sad.
"You're good."
Lin Weiwei patted Han Sen on the shoulder. Han Sen was willing to go with them, and that made Lin Weiwei see him in a different light.
Lin Weiwei used to have a good impression of Han Sen because of his relationship with Lin Feng. But now, she had a good impression of Han Sen.
After all, they had been surpassers for many years, and Han Sen hadn't been a surpasser for very long.
Han Sen shrugged. He wanted to tell Lin Weiwei that even if they all died, he'd be able to make it out alive.
But Han Sen didn't want to hurt her too much, and he didn't want to say it.
Seeing the others pack up their things and return, Han Sen and the others watched them leave. Lin Weiwei and the others looked conflicted. They weren't sure if they had made the right choice.
"Let's go. It's time to go." Lin He took a deep breath and shouted.
After saying that, Lin He strode forward. He knew that he was the backbone of this group of people. If even he did not have a firm belief, then this group of people would not be able to walk out alive in the end.
Lin Weiwei and the others looked at each other, and then they followed Lin He into the depths of the forest.
Han Sen looked into the depths of the forest, using his Dongxuan Aura to scan the area. If there was any danger, he'd be able to warn them.
"Han Sen, when do you plan to marry Yanran?"
Lin Weiwei noticed the atmosphere was a bit tense, and everyone was just walking forward in silence. So, she asked Han Sen.
"After this is over, we'll get married when we return to the Alliance," Han Sen answered.
Lin Weiwei wanted to say something, but Han Sen suddenly said, "Be careful! A group of creatures is coming."
Everyone was shocked, but when they looked around, they could not find a single creature, let alone a group of creatures.