The Professor heard this, and his already furrowed brow tightened even further, as he fell into deep thought.
"We can still establish contact."
Seeing Fang Cheng's keen gaze, seemingly seeing through his actions, he pondered briefly, choosing to admit frankly.
However, after a brief pause, his tone shifted, and his face showed deeper concern:
"But my teammates are in even more trouble now; it seems they've encountered a phantom barrier."
Fang Cheng was slightly stunned upon hearing this.
The meaning behind these words hints at issues with the route out of the manor.
.................
In the dense forest of mist, it's as though enveloped by a black curtain, almost impossible to see one's hand in front.
Lin Chuqiao leads the way, Bai Ling in the middle, and Big Hammer at the rear, the three of them lined up cautiously advancing.
Each step is taken with extreme care, as if the ground beneath could crack open at any moment, swallowing them.
