So, when Wang Zhan produced this treasure, indirectly revealing his identity in Lin Hao's eyes, how could Lin Hao have the heart to accept money, let alone collateral? Lin Hao was not such a petty person.

But he couldn't help but ponder.

Alright, since he has already handed it to you... Well, this time I will wholeheartedly play the role of a 'hard laborer,' making sure to protect your life in critical moments. As for the rewards, you keep them. They might not be useful now, but there will come a day...

Wang Zhan looked completely stunned.

Could he really play it this way? Are all Martial Emperors of the Federation so bright, honest, and incorruptible? It's so touching! However, you were the one who said you didn't want anything, so don't you dare change your mind later!

Wang Zhan felt a bit regretful, yet also excited. He vowed to heaven that he absolutely did not mean to trap Lin Hao. Since that's the case... HAHAHA! My precious treasures, your little cutie is here!

「Half a day passed, and dusk was drawing near.」

Just as all the beasts were leisurely strolling through the jungle, those who had traveled from afar were still dawdling on the last stretch of their journey.

HUM!

In the jungle, a strange mystic rhythm suddenly pulsed, adding a touch of secrecy and a blood-colored rainbow to the twilight.

Although most of the beasts were clueless, among them, the powerful beings who had already awakened their Divine Sense and had rushed here specifically for the opportunities about to appear in this region, all seethed with excitement!

A Divine Object had appeared!

To the southeast, hundreds of miles away:

A black-furred leopard immediately dropped the food it was gnawing. What top Lord-level beast? Suddenly, it was no longer enticing—not compared to that brilliant light and the captivating Dao charm within it.

It lunged, baring its fangs and roaring, "Mine, mine! It must be mine! Anyone who dares to snatch it from me, I will kill!"

An afterimage, laced with a chilling glint, flashed through the air, signaling its formidable nature.

To the Southwest, the beast-filled jungle lay directly ahead.

A massive White Tiger strolled nonchalantly into the jungle, its eyes fixed on the dazzling halo and crimson glow flickering among the trees. It let out a low growl, the sound reverberating and shocking all nearby.

Many beasts were so frightened that they scampered aside, afraid of blocking the ferocious tiger's way.

Yet, the White Tiger vanished into the jungle, leaving only its words behind: "I sense the aura of my kin! You trash, you losers! How dare you approach such a presence? Let me devour you first!"

Then, another colossal figure, tens of meters long and covered in black armor plates as large as gongs, materialized in the jungle. This massive beast could swallow creatures almost the size of a Water Buffalo in a single gulp. Even when its belly bulged, it would shrink back to normal in an instant. It moved with a sickening hiss, stirring a foul, poisonous wind. Even a mere wisp could inflict severe poisoning, leaving victims dizzy and helpless as they became its prey.

It was a colossal triangle-headed venomous snake with a fleshy crest, no less powerful and domineering than the Nine-headed Serpent from Wang Zhan's impression.

"HISS... HISS... Fight on, fight on! Such a delectable taste of blood and flesh! Granny will dote on you all properly... KEEKEEKEE..."

For miles around, countless beings were terrified at the mere sight of it.

For a moment, from all directions, east, south, west, and north, across Heaven and Earth, countless paths were trod, and countless journeys made. The jungle was instantly thrown into turmoil, a true manifestation of Wind Rises and Clouds Surge.

Countless strange beasts appeared one after another; countless delectable morsels ultimately filled the bellies of others.

But only those at the apex of this jungle knew: this was just the beginning.

「The instant that Dao charm and rosy glow appeared, the hearts of all members of the Blood Wolf Clan trembled violently.」

They sensed that a monumental opportunity, one that could even influence their advancement, had appeared before them. It was the call of their bloodline.

Some Blood Wolves could not hold back and desperately rushed in that direction. However, before one could take more than a few steps, Yu Huan, descending suddenly from the sky, crushed this once-powerful leader-level beast into paste. The sight of its crushed skull—a gruesome mixture of green, red, and white—immediately sent a tremor of fear through the surrounding Blood Wolves, who had also been ready to surge forward.

They forcibly suppressed the unease in their hearts and the sensation of their blood growing hotter, as if about to boil within them.

Yu Huan's voice was cold: "If you don't want to die, leave this place obediently! There is no longer a foothold for us in this jungle! Therefore, anyone who dares to look back with longing will be an eternal traitor to our clan, destined to become nourishment for this jungle!"

Facing five to six hundred pairs of gleaming green eyes, Yu Huan stood undaunted, its bloody aura intensifying. A closer look revealed that at least a third of these eyes belonged to leader-level beasts—a force far surpassing Ta Qing's Hyena Clan, almost unimaginably so.

But only Yu Huan knew that it had prepared for this day for a very long time; it had been ready to leave its homeland for far too long. So long that it had been unable to advance yet could not leave. So long that it had no choice but to give up. So long that it had even forgotten it was once a young pup in this wolf pack, and that the wolf just slain by its paw had been its own brother.

It spoke from its commanding position: "Those unable to control the call of our Ancestors within their bodies are failed Blood Wolves! Remember, from this day forward, you live for yourselves, not for your Ancestors!

If any among you still stubbornly believe that plundering our Ancestors' legacy will allow you to advance rapidly and run rampant with the Blood Wolf Clan Between Heaven and Earth, step forward now! I will give you one chance to challenge me!"

The Blood Wolves quickly lowered their heads, not daring to utter a word of rebuttal, trembling as they struggled to control the ancestral call within them.

Yu Huan gazed into the distance, as if seeing Wang Zhan, who had emerged from the swamp land. It murmured, Unexpectedly, my unintentional actions ended up benefiting you! What a pity... A pity that the timing wasn't yet ripe, and the benefits weren't maximized.

And the instigator of all this chaos, Wang Zhan, was already leaving the jungle, apparently preparing to watch the fire from the other side of the river.

Yu Huan turned its head and commanded a Blood Wolf of similar stature beside it, "Leave with them, let the King-level beasts fight! Remember, don't look back no matter what happens on the road. Anyone who looks back will die!"

The Blood Wolf immediately lowered its head, nuzzled Yu Huan's foreleg, and said in a deep voice, "Yes! My King!"

And as Yu Huan watched them depart, it too vanished from the hidden cave where they had lingered for far too long. Since the unexpected had occurred, the alternative plan Yu Huan had arranged would naturally be set in motion. Then, whether Wang Zhan lived or died would depend solely on his own capabilities. If he died, it would be no great loss.

However, it couldn't understand… Why could he find the remains of our Ancestors? They were buried deep underground, with a Martial Emperor guarding the Surroundings. Those rats would never have had a chance without guidance from our Wolf Clan... How on earth did that fellow manage it!

But at this moment, Yu Huan was in no mood to dwell on it. Trouble had already erupted. What it needed to do now was quickly placate those young noblemen and ensure Ta Qing had already entered the Blood Wolf Clan's ancestral land by the time it arrived, to dutifully act as its scapegoat!

Was Wang Zhan's choice really so hard to understand? The truth was, Yu Huan had always believed Wang Zhan incapable of finding the Ancestors' remains. It had never expected... Wang Zhan had directly summoned a Martial Emperor Realm expert! This wasn't just cheating; it was a complete disregard for the rules Yu Huan had so carefully designed. Therefore, even though Ta Qing had made contingency plans, it was now caught completely off guard and had to prepare for the worst.

And indeed, just as Ta Qing approached the group of young men—powerfully built, yet deliberately affecting the airs of noble scions—these young men, who were speeding towards the location where the Dao charm and rosy glow had appeared, pointed at Ta Qing's nose and berated it furiously, "You useless fool! How do you handle things? Didn't you assure us that everything was foolproof? Then tell me, what is going on? Why has this Divine Object suddenly appeared ahead of schedule?!"

Yu Huan, forcing a bitter smile, found it had no excuse and could only offer an apology: "Young Masters, it's truly not that we are incompetent, but our opponent was too formidable! They launched a deadly assault right from the start, slaughtering all the guards I had stationed there and seizing the secret location. Fortunately, I fled quickly, or I wouldn't be here to see you now..."

One of them snorted, his eyes cold with scorn, "HUMPH! A loser is always a loser. You couldn't even guard that place. What good was it for us to see you?!

"Originally, it was just one strange object; perhaps they wouldn't have fought to the death for it. But now, it seems that besides this genuine treasure, other mysterious objects must also be emerging. Tell me, if we have to fight desperately for them, can you afford our price?"

In truth, no one needed to point it out. These few, born of noble lineage, knew from a single glance at the Dao charm and rosy glow that the opportunity this time was significant.

Thus, one of them, unwilling to waste further words on Yu Huan, urged it instead, "Enough. We're a little late and have already lost the initiative. Who knows what price we'll have to pay next. Hurry up and take us there. Let's see if there's still any chance for us."

After all, that particular strange object had already been claimed.

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