The Tiger King's gaze hardened. He chose to believe the words of the Fox King, White Jade, and made an immediate decision.

"Fine! I'll trust you this once! If it's really him, then this glory is destined to be ours!"

He sneered, his lips twisting into a malevolent, bloodthirsty curve. He had originally thought he could only be at Ta Qing's mercy, but now, with this sudden turn of events, how could he not be excited? His killing intent was boiling.

"My sons, kill! This time, fight without regard for your lives! Whoever takes his head will, from this day forth, be my son, Tiger King Ming Tu's son!..."

Nearby, the Fox King, paying no heed to the Tiger King's crassness, also roared, "Whoever takes his head will, from this day forth, be the new future king of my Fox Clan! Kill for me!..."

「」

Meanwhile, the two King-level beasts stared intently at Tao Zhu.

Even though Tao Zhu was incredibly skilled and daring, bold enough to lead two companions in a desperate escape from relentless pursuit, at this moment, he felt his heart pound and a wave of utter hopelessness wash over him.

I haven't even done anything! Why are these creatures treating me like their mortal enemy, as if they want to devour me whole?

Those two gazes alone made Tao Zhu feel a surge of fear. These were two King-level beasts. Facing one, Tao Zhu might manage to escape; facing two, he knew he had to run!

Moreover, after the two King-level beasts made their promises, nearly a thousand more gazes fixed upon them. Most were General-level beasts, with only a few leader-level beasts, and not a single King-level one among them. But this was a force capable of annihilating any Martial King level human, without a shadow of a doubt.

By now, they were all glaring at Tao Zhu with glowing green eyes. Even their footsteps, which had previously sounded like a stampede, quieted, and an uncanny silence fell over the jungles.

Tao Zhu swallowed nervously.

Yu Lan and Lin Hao both looked at Tao Zhu with puzzled expressions. Lin Hao asked in a low, uncertain voice, "What on earth did you do? It feels like we've truly walked into a wolf's den. I can even sense how much these beasts desire you... This isn't just because we're from the Human Race..."

Tao Zhu was almost in tears, his gaze weak and dazed as he stammered, "I... I don't know what's going on either!"

If he knew, why would he still be here? Wouldn't it be better to go to the main battlefield, draw the hatred of those truly powerful experts, and lure them into the Human Race's trap?

Yu Lan finally couldn't bear it any longer, her face somewhat pale as she said, "I mean... are you two done? Is this really what we need to be worrying about right now? Shouldn't we be running?"

She hesitated, not daring to run off on her own; she'd had enough of that during the Chu State Black Market incident. She didn't want to end up like a stray dog wherever she went, frantically running for her life like a headless chicken. Therefore, staying by Tao Zhu's side was the safest option, even though he wasn't very reliable.

But it didn't matter. Yu Lan knew they had Lin Hao's trump card. They definitely wouldn't be in life-threatening danger, and that was enough. It could be said they were already in an unassailable position.

「」

RUMBLE, RUMBLE, RUMBLE...

RUMBLE, RUMBLE, RUMBLE...

The chase continued, and the cacophony resounding throughout the land had yet to cease. Raging Giant Beasts, a frenzy of slaughter, the roars of massive beasts everywhere, and the cold, bloodthirsty indifference of hunting claws and teeth that disregarded life!

Tao Zhu was running when, at a certain moment, he suddenly turned back, glaring ferociously at their pursuers, and roared, "Die!"

With a BANG, a ferocious tiger was struck directly on the forehead. Its steps halted abruptly, its thoughts momentarily muddled. It turned out that this beast had almost sunk its sharp claws into Yu Lan's back just moments before. Luckily, Tao Zhu noticed in time, using his body like one of the cannonballs to send the tiger tumbling away.

Immediately after, another BANG.

Tao Zhu spun around rapidly, his legs lashing out like iron whips, striking a silver-white fox.

At that instant, this noble-looking, fierce beast, at least a high-level leader-level beast, was kicked by Tao Zhu and sent flying, embedding itself into a large tree.

However, although this fox didn't look impressive, appearing even somewhat thin, Yu Lan saw it. She saw it clearly and cried out in shock, "Run! These beasts are getting stronger and stronger! That fox just now didn't die!"

Previously, although Tao Zhu and the others were in a dangerous situation, they could still occasionally kill a beast. But now, whether it was that fox or the tiger, their strength seemed to have suddenly surged. Alternatively, perhaps the weaker beasts had been left behind, while the stronger ones pressed on, catching up.

As expected, by sacrificing only the temporary combat capability of two beasts, the pursuers behind them immediately caught up.

Among them, White Jade and Ming Tu were hidden within their respective clans, their glowing green eyes constantly fixed on Tao Zhu. They didn't act themselves but continuously incited their kinsmen among their subordinates.

Seeing this, Tao Zhu's expression changed instantly. Are they trying to drain my stamina and wait for me to be at a disadvantage before landing a fatal blow?

After all, every Martial King was an incredible product of power, beginning to transcend physical limitations. If they confronted each other head-on from the start, there was a chance that even the two King-level beasts could perish. No wonder they chose to have their kinsmen charge to their deaths first. As long as they could secure the glory, what did sacrificing a few kinsmen matter?

In the Star War Battlefield, food was most plentiful. Naturally, there was no lack of members of the Beast Clan. This place was their paradise.

White Jade and Ming Tu watched the fleeing Human Race Martial King, who now ignored them. Their lips curled into sinister grins, their eyes filled with chilling killing intent.

Flee? Where can you possibly flee? Daring to venture so deep into the jungles—your death will be your own stupid fault!

"Heh heh heh, it seems the glory for this is firmly ours! I wonder if Ta Qing will be enraged to the point of madness when he learns the truth..."

If Ta Qing knew that this suddenly appeared human pair was related to that mysterious person—the same one who had been hunting Ta Qing for days—perhaps even Ta Qing, despite his patience, would explode like a powder keg and come to cause trouble for him personally, wouldn't he?

"Heh heh heh! Lads, kill him!..."

However, these two beasts seemed to have forgotten something. Since this group had a connection to the mysterious person, and that mysterious person was still hunting Ta Qing's Hyena Clan, then how could that person not appear on the scene?

Just as now, deep within the jungles, a pair of black eyes watched them intently, making no sound at all.

「」

"Are you sure you don't need to help them? If this continues, they will die here."

Wang Zhan looked indifferently in the direction Tao Zhu had fled, his eyes deep and unfathomable, making it momentarily impossible to discern his thoughts. From the moment the great battle erupted, Wang Zhan's mental energy had been constantly sweeping the surroundings, searching for Ta Qing's movements and any potential opportunities. He had already arrived on the scene, witnessing Tao Zhu's group narrowly escape death several times.

Simultaneously, Yu Huan also appeared before Wang Zhan. As Wang Zhan's current partner, Yu Huan now had to rely on the Human Race backing Wang Zhan to find a new path for his kind. Gazing at Wang Zhan, who was fully engrossed in observing the battlefield, Yu Huan spoke softly.

It currently had no other choice. Migrating a race was not easy, especially when it meant passing through the territories of other Martial Kings. But with Wang Zhan's help, or assistance from the humans, it could easily find a new territory. Naturally, this would come at a considerable cost.

However, Yu Huan didn't mind! Ultimately, there was little it could do, and even if it could, it wouldn't act against its conscience. This way, its impact on the Beast Clan would be negligible, leaving itself enough room to maneuver.

Wang Zhan shook his head. Without mentioning his own perceptions or his guess that they definitely possessed a trump card, he said indifferently, "The jungles... although they belong to the Beast Clan, I don't believe they are a forbidden area for the Human Race. In other words, whether one survives or not is merely a matter of luck. And I don't want to be the one responsible for their luck. So, if they lack sufficient strength yet dare to trespass into this territory belonging to you, its masters, then if they die, they die. Their deaths would be of no consequence."

Yu Huan fell silent for a moment before remarking, "Impressive resolve!"

It had originally thought that since Wang Zhan had intervened that night, it proved he was soft-hearted enough that, despite the risk of disrupting the entire plan by acting now, he wouldn't be able to restrain himself. But now, Yu Huan understood that Wang Zhan likely had his own considerations that night; it wasn't purely an act of righteousness. This cold rationality and disposition, which Yu Huan sensed from Wang Zhan for the first time, made Wang Zhan seem even more difficult to deal with.

However, Wang Zhan ignoring Tao Zhu didn't mean he would ignore Yu Huan. After all, this Blood Wolf King played a significant role in his plans; it had its own uses.

Immediately, he turned his face and asked, "Weren't you supposed to remain hidden? Appearing in the jungles at this critical moment—aren't you afraid of being exposed?"

"Those who have seen me can no longer reveal my secret," Yu Huan said with profound meaning.

Wang Zhan chuckled. Very well, quite domineering. 'Unable to reveal my secret' could only mean that those who had seen the Blood Wolf King were all dead. Except for Wang Zhan, of course.

Hmm, I wonder if that big rat that saw Yu Huan is dead or not. Wang Zhan pondered, thinking he should be able to get some clues about Yu Huan from that big rat. This Blood Wolf King isn't as simple as he appears on the surface. Oh well, no need to dwell on this for now. After all, our cooperation is going well!

"How is Ta Qing's situation?" Wang Zhan suddenly asked.

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