It was like a bolt from the blue!

Yu Huan almost collapsed on the spot.

Human Race? Wang Zhan? How on earth did he know? And when did Wang Zhan appear? No, that's not right!

Yu Huan's mind churned like waves; in an instant, he identified several suspicious points. Then, verifying them one by one, he immediately discovered something he had overlooked.

Wang Zhan could only have appeared during the time I was in a daze! In other words, Bai Shanhe must have seen him during that period. It's just that I was controlled by those two women and paid no attention at all. So, was he just bluffing me earlier?

Yu Huan hesitated. But could I refuse? Ta Qing is dead, the Blood Wolf Clan survived, and I will also leave the periphery of the Star War Battlefield and truly step into the world of the strong—I might even become one of them… Although I don't know whether agreeing will bring fortune or disaster, I understand very well that if I dare to defy these powerful figures, especially those whose cunning is comparable to my own… Perhaps, the day the Blood Wolf Clan is exterminated will be today.

...

The young people who had returned to their territories in the swamp land completely parted ways. Then, at the very moment Bai Shanhe also chose to leave...

「Beneath the underground world.」

Wang Zhan, who had been constantly fleeing and repeatedly feeding the pursuing root with his own flesh and blood, had long lost count of how many pieces of himself he had offered just to find a chance of survival.

But in the very next moment, Wang Zhan realized it was all just wishful thinking. An utterly impossible feat!

The Great Persia were called the Great Persia because they possessed trump cards he couldn't resist and strength he couldn't match. True to form, the Great Persia here were the two women who had cornered him, blocking his escape from every direction. Flawlessly, they had used their endless roots to envelop the entire subterranean space, forming a giant sphere.

No matter which corner Wang Zhan tried to flee to next, he was doomed to fall into their grasp, unable to move.

Then, the elder sister—the one with a sweet smile, whose every movement seemed effortlessly graceful and possessed an extreme aesthetic—slowly glanced at Wang Zhan. Then she looked at her younger sister, who was relentlessly pursuing Wang Zhan from behind.

If I hadn't come down, Wang Zhan would have truly escaped within two breaths.

Luckily, after a moment of sensing, the elder sister confirmed that the bizarre flower was still on Wang Zhan. This meant their great efforts hadn't been in vain. Actually, from the very first moment the elder sister sensed the bizarre flower's presence, she had understood why their father insisted she obtain it. It was purely because both she and the flower were of the Wood Family. With each having its own specialization, a mutual resonance was natural. While the elder sister herself would be fine, her younger sister, whose Talent was significantly weaker than her own, desperately needed this item.

However, despite her underlying concern, the elder sister frowned slightly at her younger sister and said, "Your skills are getting sloppy. When it's really time for you to go onto the battlefield, what will you do? Are you going to need your big sister to come help you fight then?"

A trace of grievance appeared on the younger sister's face. She glanced innocently at Wang Zhan, a few flickers of annoyance in her eyes. "That's not true! I didn't want him to leave me behind either. But this guy is too fast! Even though he looks a bit strange, his speed is on par with mine. And, he kept feeding me that highly refined Spiritual Energy! It made me so full I got a bit bloated, and as I ate... my speed just got slower and slower!"

At the end, the younger sister's voice trailed off, perhaps feeling a little embarrassed.

A helpless look crossed the elder sister's face. Though she doted on her younger sister, as a member of the wood-based sacred race, this was the first time she'd ever encountered an enemy who fed them, resulting in her sister overeating so much that the enemy almost escaped.

The elder sister said, somewhat exasperated, "Alright, I'll deal with you later. First, let's get the bizarre flower from this fellow. It's very useful for you."

Immediately, the elder sister turned to Wang Zhan and said softly, "Human, I believe you heard. Yes, I do indeed need the bizarre flower you possess. It's for this very reason that my sister and I went to such lengths to detain you. So, how about it? Hand over the bizarre flower to my younger sister, and this matter will be concluded. I can even offer you some compensation; consider it resources for an exchange."

The younger sister pouted. Although she really wanted to object, after a moment's thought, she remained silent.

Wang Zhan looked at them curiously.

Although this was my first encounter with such peculiar creatures, virtually indistinguishable from the Human Race, why do I feel that these two sisters are completely different from those young people who were like beasts? What secret is hidden here…

Little did he know, the elder sister mistook Wang Zhan's contemplation for dissatisfaction.

Her expression immediately turned cold. A root swaying constantly behind her waved like a minion's claw as she said in a deep voice, "What, still not satisfied?"

Her words immediately brought Wang Zhan back to his senses.

Don't be fooled by how approachable these two sisters seem; it's only because I haven't angered them yet. If I accidentally offended them, forget everything else, just the fine hairs on those tree roots would be enough for my dismemberment. This isn't an issue of realm or strength; it's that, for the moment, I haven't found a way to counter them. At the same time, the parent plants within their bodies seem to have incredibly significant origins, which is why these seemingly endless roots appear. However, why should I provoke them?

He immediately grinned and said, "Of course, I can."

These words finally allowed the elder sister to breathe a sigh of relief, thinking the matter was settled.

After all, all members of the Human Race are greedy and lecherous. Not to mention, I even subtly charmed Wang Zhan just now to deepen my influence in his mind.

Unexpectedly, in the very next moment, the already radiant smile on Wang Zhan's face became even more dazzling.

This even surpassed her control, as if something terrible was about to happen.

Of course, her premonition wasn't wrong; Wang Zhan gave his answer in the blink of an eye.

"However, I'm afraid I can't make a deal with you this time. If you want the bizarre flower, come find me in Qian Shui City! I'll be waiting for you in the Human Race's city!"

After he uttered these seemingly random words, the elder sister's expression changed drastically, and the younger sister's face filled with anger.

With grim expressions and a shared, unspoken understanding, they both looked at Wang Zhan and demanded, "Are you toying with us?"

In an instant, dozens of massive roots, like Coiling Dragons, once again shot whistling through the earth, aiming to pierce thousands of holes in Wang Zhan.

Wang Zhan immediately burst into hearty laughter. "Don't you dare make a rash move! I have a little something inside me; consider it a token of my sincerity! It's still the same offer: if you want to trade, come find me in Qian Shui City!"

Just then, the previously silent underground—rendered somewhat eerie and sinister only by the sisters' presence—was suddenly pierced by a violent roaring sound. The roar grew closer and louder, showing no sign of easing.

At that very moment...

And, if I remember correctly, that direction is where we came from, the swamp land.

BOOM...

BOOM BOOM...

These violent roars hammered at their hearts like the drums of death.

Instantly, the expressions of both the elder and younger sister changed dramatically, their gazes filled with alarm.

"A Martial Emperor?"

"A young man who came to the Star War Battlefield to gain power actually has a Martial Emperor as a protector?"

How is this possible? What is the identity of this Human Race member?

However, just as they thought a Martial Emperor was about to target them, all signs of the Martial Emperor's movements seemed to vanish, and everything fell utterly silent, with no further sounds.

It was precisely then, as the two sisters had just retracted the roots they'd readied for escape and looked towards Wang Zhan, that they saw the final scene.

Wang Zhan's figure, as if in a mere instant of thought, had completely disappeared.

All that remained where he had stood was a mud-caked bottle emitting a faint glow, and... his last faint smile before departing.

A root from behind the elder sister immediately snatched it over, only to find a single, tiny leaf inside the bottle.

Without a doubt, this leaf was the bizarre flower the sisters had sensed!

But this is too little! Still, what can be done?

In fact, while underground, the roots were essentially the sisters' bodies, and the fine hairs on them were undoubtedly their eyes or weapons. Yet, just moments ago, Wang Zhan had utterly vanished without a trace, right under their countless 'eyes'.

This immediately led them to consider many other possibilities.

"His true body... has it been hidden near us all along?"

"And he never showed any true intentions towards us, nor did he have the aura of the bizarre flower on him, so we were deceived?"

They had never imagined that a mere ordinary member of the Human Race would dare to be so brazen and audacious right in front of them—coming openly and leaving with a swagger.

And to top it off, that Martial Emperor might be concealed right above them, making them afraid to make any hostile moves for fear of being targeted.

...

「However, what they didn't know was...」

...that when Lin Hao grabbed a clone left near the swamp land, he first struck a convincing pose, further intimidating the already terrified Nine-headed Serpent into fleeing even farther away. Then, he hurriedly grabbed Wang Zhan and swiftly retreated, appearing extremely mysterious.

But I always feel like this is more like... a panicked escape? Wang Zhan mused.

So much so that when Lin Hao nearly bumped into a King-level beast, causing both parties to jump in fright, Lin Hao still didn't react. Wang Zhan could no longer hold back and asked directly, "Senior, why are you in such a rush? That's just a King-level beast. We could kill it and have roast meat tonight!"

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