Wang Zhan, despite being prepared, still ended up learning a lesson. Undoubtedly, in this back-and-forth scheming, he was slightly outmatched. Moreover, right from the very start, he seemed to have fallen into Yu Huan's plot. This meant that the subsequent developments were mostly within Yu Huan's anticipations and did not hold many surprises.

However, after feeling a bit of a setback, Wang Zhan quickly recovered.

With a grin, he watched the departing large rats.

"Impressive! Even though I noticed them, I didn't expect that they would be your subordinates and obey your commands."

The location Wang Zhan had carefully chosen was not far from the Blood Wolf Base, and he could even see the Hyena Clan members that had appeared there. He hadn't expected Yu Huan to show up at this time as well. The Star War Battlefield was indeed wondrous; even a large rat could possess such cunning, faithfully playing the role of a scout.

In fact, Wang Zhan was very suspicious. Was it really just him who overlooked these little creatures? Or, many times, did many powerful beasts also neglect these insignificant creatures? Indeed, it was getting more and more interesting!

Yu Huan looked at Wang Zhan, somewhat puzzled, as Wang Zhan meaningfully said, "Hmm? Don't you hate me for scheming against you?"

Wang Zhan laughed heartily. "I'm still young, not yet eighteen. How old are you? So what if I truly lose to you? It's not like I'll lose a layer of skin, right? Besides, your scheming is your scheming; this time, I'm absolutely guaranteed to profit."

Suddenly, Wang Zhan nonchalantly revealed a wisp of his aura, causing Yu Huan's entire body to tense up.

Originally, when Wang Zhan was flaunting his youth, Yu Huan's mouth had twitched a little. After all, a seventeen-year-old human, in a wolf pack, would at most be just beginning to develop its spiritual wisdom, perhaps not even that. But for the Human Race, it could produce a prodigy like Wang Zhan—what blatant unfairness!

Of course, it was only after Wang Zhan released that wisp of aura that Yu Huan quickly came to its senses. The one before it was no ordinary member of the Human Race, nor any mere child, but a genuine prodigy. If it weren't a few years older than him, it would likely have been slapped to death by him long ago. There would be no room for smugness then.

Yu Huan immediately said in a deep voice, "I had almost forgotten. You were already on the verge of a breakthrough; it seems you've fully broken through now, haven't you?"

It sensed the latent, elusive threat within Wang Zhan. Logically, the stronger Wang Zhan became, the stronger this threat should feel. Yet now, Yu Huan's perception of it was diminishing. This made it even more alert. Wang Zhan was no longer the Wang Zhan of a few days ago but someone who could genuinely contend with Ta Qing. Even if it were put in Ta Qing's position… No, that was impossible. Although Yu Huan was arrogant, it also understood that if it were to face Ta Qing, it would die an absolute death, with no chance of survival…

Wang Zhan nodded, not caring what Yu Huan was thinking. Only after having intimidated it did he chuckle. "I still have to thank you for the intelligence. Without you, even if I had broken through, I wouldn't have reached my current state. I might still have had some way to go."

Yu Huan was practically vomiting blood internally. Wasn't Wang Zhan's implication obvious enough? 'I have to thank you! If it weren't for you, I might not have broken through once, and then broken through again!'

Fortunately, Wang Zhan couldn't be bothered to provoke it further; after all, it was his designated future mount, and he had to leave it some dignity.

"So, tell me, why are you here instead of with your descendants in your clan? Don't tell me you're finally ready to be my mount?"

Seeing the mocking smile on Wang Zhan's face, Yu Huan could only laugh bitterly in its heart. Ah, strength! Whether in Human Race society, among Beast Clan groups, or even in a place like the Star War Battlefield where both sides converge, strength is the fundamental factor that decides everything. Otherwise, why would it be that even though it was clearly the one with the upper hand, standing before Wang Zhan felt like being completely suppressed, with no advantage at all? If it angered him, Wang Zhan might, like Ta Qing, directly threaten it, or even ensure its demise.

Wang Zhan might not be able to handle King-level beasts, nor the thin layer of fascia beneath their hides. However, dealing with a mere leader-level beast was no problem at all.

Of course, Wang Zhan's psychological journey mirrored Yu Huan's; both had undergone a transformation.

"This is power! Great strength brings a stable position and identity. Mere words can make any powerful existence inferior to oneself hesitate to act rashly…"

As someone chasing the path of power, constantly fighting only to become stronger, although he had felt a sense of accomplishment in the past, it was from this moment that Wang Zhan once again clearly recognized the change in himself. He had become stronger! Even if a leader-level beast stood before him, it had to be respectful and dared not show any slight. So what if you are a top Lord-level beast? Possessing power equivalent to a Raid Martial King, he had, in fact, already reached a formidable rank even beyond that of a top Lord-level beast. Wang Zhan now possessed the authority that inherently placed him in an invincible position.

This might seem extremely unfair to Yu Huan, but under the relentless current of fate, it was exceptionally fair.

So, Yu Huan lowered its head. It no longer dared to look Wang Zhan directly in the eye, instead regarding him with the same respect it showed Ta Qing.

"As the king of the Blood Wolf Clan, I cannot be your mount. However, in honor of our great friendship, I can offer the most powerful prospect of my generation from the Blood Wolf Clan!"

Wang Zhan's lips curled into a wide, silent grin. An unprecedented sense of exhilaration!

「It was after Yu Huan presented Wang Zhan with the most powerful prospect of its clan's current generation that time quietly advanced to the fourth day since Wang Zhan had entered this region.」

On the morning of that fourth day, a group of three people slowly stepped over the threshold and out of Qian Shui City. Just as when Wang Zhan had passed, the terrifying existence within the silent zone showed no reaction. No one had ever seen its true face; it simply allowed these members of the Human Race standing upon its head to depart.

A fair-skinned woman raised her head, looked at the vast jungles before her, and suddenly asked, "Did Wang Zhan leave in this direction?"

Lin Hao, who had appeared outside Qian Shui City at some unknown point, nodded lightly. "The clues I have suggest he first encountered the Blood Wolf Clan here. He fought while retreating and was forced into the jungles. Not long after, that strange battle occurred that night, and then this whole area fell into chaos..."

Truth be told, Lin Hao also wasn't quite sure what had happened. He initially suspected that the mysterious person who rescued Tao Zhu was a clone of Wang Zhan. After all, as a logistics staff member responsible for arranging Wang Zhan's trial mission, he had the right to know Wang Zhan's deepest classified information. But after much deduction based on subsequent information, he immediately dismissed this idea. To be able to repel Ta Qing of the Hyena Clan, the sovereign of this region—such an ability was simply not something a mere Martial Master could possess. Wang Zhan… probably truly had a hidden guardian protecting him from behind the scenes.

"Who could it be? Could it be his father, Wang Yu? Impossible. A man who has been dead for so many years couldn't just show up so easily…"

But, regardless of whether it was Wang Yidao or not, Lin Hao had to verify one piece of information: which elder of the Human Race was the existence that had disrupted these jungles! Or rather, who exactly had leaked the Federation's internal information, leading to such a terrifying entity appearing during a minor trial assessment? This had not only severely disrupted the trial plan but also secretly undermined the balance achieved between the Federal Human Race and the Beast Clan in this region.

The woman ignored Lin Hao, merely staring at Tao Zhu's somewhat guilty face. "Then can you tell me why Wang Zhan is still in this area, while you, a Martial King level executor, were sent out by some inexplicable elder?"

Tao Zhu's face was full of chagrin. "Yu... Yu Lan, I... I didn't mean to! The situation that night was simply too terrifying—nine King-level entities! Even if I were made of iron, I couldn't have withstood it. Besides, it was that kid who got me out. His wings were identical to that expert's; he was simply invincible in this area, unmatched by anyone. You don't need to worry too much; he'll definitely be fine. And, and I'm still your maternal uncle, you... can't you be a little more polite..."

However, before he could finish that sentence, a pair of beautiful eyes made him swallow all his words. The newcomer was none other than Yu Lan!

Yu Lan sneered, "I don't have such a useless uncle. You're a grown man, a Martial King even, yet you're still like a child who can only cower in someone else's embrace, unable to weather any storm. And you're telling me Wang Zhan will be fine? Then can you tell me, does this Star War Battlefield belong to your family or mine, for you to make such assertions? Do you realize that if anything happens to him, even if you call out Grandfather, no one will be able to protect you!"

Tao Zhu was dying of shame and indignation. Never mind Wang Zhan's identity; right now, his own expression was awful. To put it bluntly, he was mortified—being berated to his face by a junior young enough to be his child, and he couldn't even voice a complaint. The problem was, he had never heard of any prominent noble family with the surname Wang. Had people nowadays all become so low-key?

Lin Hao gave a bitter smile. "Alright, Lan, stop scaring him. It's just a slot in a Military Department training program; how much could it be worth..."

The moment Lin Hao said this, Tao Zhu nearly jumped out of his skin, his eyes wide. "Mil... Military Training Program? The one that churns out geniuses one moment and madmen the next?"

Lin Hao nodded. Tao Zhu looked like he wanted to cry but had no tears.

Okay, this time her scolding was justified! Damn it, Lin Hao, why didn't you say so earlier? It's not like I would have thought you were mute for keeping quiet! It's all bloody over now!

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