289 Lure

While Happy was in a tense situation, the four sects increased their speed of going forward while they prepared themselves for a sinister confrontation!

They knew that even if they had a lot of people with them, they would not be able to go up against Ninja King, so they did not dare to head to the right tunnel where Ninja King went. Once they got out of the semi-circular hall, they continued to head down the tunnel they had previously explored. 

Since their greatest worry—Ninja King—was gone, the four sects split into batches and pushed forward. Soon, they discovered the tomb which previously housed Nation Protecting Divine Sword along with three general puppets who had aggressive presences. 

"The item's gone. It's a deadend inside!"

One Circle carefully looked inside while standing at the entrance before he swiftly retreated.