Chapter 176: Tengu

Sarah followed Long Hanjie’s advice and directly entered the space, engaging in a confrontation with the Lushu.

The Lushu, after transforming from a statue into a physical form, ignited a blazing fire on its tail as expected. Its tail could extend freely, turning into a flaming whip and lashing out at Sarah.

Sarah showed no fear. She activated her ability, causing her entire body to grow several times larger as it sprouted solid ice, forming a massive ice block.

The Lushu’s tail struck the solid ice on Sarah, only melting a portion of it. The melting speed was slower than the ice growing on Sarah’s body.

Sarah manipulated the solid ice to form a huge ice claw, grabbing the Lushu’s tail in an attempt to fling it away.

Unfortunately, the flames on the Lushu’s tail melted a part of the ice claw, breaking free from Sarah’s control and warily watching her.

Although the battle seemed evenly matched, the outcome was predetermined. Sarah’s strength surpassed the Lushu’s, and their abilities mutually restrained each other, leaving no suspense in the result.

Ten minutes later, Sarah left the exhibition space and immediately pounced on Long Hanjie, offering him a kiss.

Xia Mo, witnessing this scene, cursed, “Pah! Scumbag!”

Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan said, “It’s a mutual agreement between them. One is willing to be a scumbag, and the other hopes to be treated by one. There’s nothing more to say. Long Hanjie didn’t force anyone.”

Xia Mo rolled her eyes and remained silent.

Subsequently, Xia Mo and Zhou Yun took turns to enter the stage, while the Eurasian Union and the United States also arranged for personnel to enter one after another.

At this moment, everyone was in a period of cooperation. Ye Xuan did not hide anything and informed them about the attributes and strengths of the mutated beasts. Essentially, everyone gained something.

Of course, due to the gap in strength between the two sides and the equal number of appearances from China compared to the Eurasian Union and the United States combined, the gains of China were greater.

However, although there were many exhibition platforms, the continuous battles among the three sides were gradually shattering the remaining platforms. Eventually, only a few platforms were left.

The statues on these remaining platforms were renowned in the Classic of Mountain and Sea. Even if the opponents knew their attributes, it made little difference.

Water and fire countered each other. When water was stronger than fire, it countered fire, and vice versa.

These famous mutated beasts were much stronger than the small fry, but no one was willing to give up easily.

After much discussion, it was finally decided to send someone in to try. If necessary, Qin Kai would immediately use his abilities to rescue them.

The Eurasian Union and the United States leaned towards sending Ye Xuan in. In their opinion, Ye Xuan’s hammer was incredibly powerful.

On the other hand, China naturally preferred to send in Harren’s. Harren’s’s move, “Sunlight Shine,” was extremely powerful, with a wide-area attack and high intensity, making him suitable for dealing with the top mutated beasts in the Classic of Mountain and Sea.

After some argument, Ye Xuan said, “Everyone, don’t push your luck too far. Think about what happened when you first entered the ruins. Your teammates were easily devoured by the mutated beasts inside without our information about their attributes and Qin Kai’s rescue. Would you have gained so much?”

“If we had wanted to deceive you, and arranged for you to face several powerful mutated beasts, you would have been finished long ago!” Ye Xuan’s words made the awakened individuals from the Eurasian Union and the United States feel somewhat guilty.

Sarah said, “Alright, you did help us a lot today. Harren’s, you go in and try.”

Harren’s furrowed his brows, “Why me? Why can’t it be you?”

Sarah shrugged, “Our strength difference is evident. If I go in, wouldn’t it be sending myself to death?”

Harren’s could only say, “Alright, I’ll go!”

Harren’s then handed over the fruits of his labor to his teammates and entered the exhibition space.

Harren’s chose to face off against a dog, believing that a dog was just a dog, even if it turned into an mutated beast.

Although Ye Xuan and the others said that this dog was fierce, Harren’s believed that compared to other powerful mutated beasts in the Classic of Mountain and Sea, this dog should be considerably weaker.

Ye Xuan watched Harren’s enter the arena and sighed, “This kid is so unlucky. He could have chosen anyone, but he chose the Tengu.”

Long Hanjie asked, “What’s wrong with the Tengu? Compared to beasts like Yinglong and Xuanwu, the Tengu should be easier to deal with, right?”

Ye Xuan nodded, “If you and I were to take action, then selecting the Tengu would indeed be better. However, it’s different for Harren’s. When you think of the Tengu, what idiom comes to mind?”

Long Hanjie immediately replied, “Tengu eats the moon?”

“Yes, Tengu eats the moon. In the myths of China, whether it’s a lunar or solar eclipse, it’s caused by the Tengu. So, the Tengu can not only eat the moon but also the sun! The Tengu inside this exhibition space may not be able to swallow the real sun, but I believe it won’t be too difficult for Harren’s’s little sun behind him to be devoured.”

Long Hanjie’s expression changed, “So, isn’t this kid in for some bad luck?”

Ye Xuan calmly said, “Yes, he’s in for some bad luck. But he must be unlucky. Otherwise, we’ll have trouble.”

Among the awakened individuals from the Eurasian Union and the United States, Harren was the strongest. He was the only one who posed a threat to the Chinese side.

At this moment, the benefits within the ruins had been almost fully reaped, and the gains of China exceeded those of the other two sides combined.

Although these gains rightfully belonged to China, human nature is unpredictable. Who could guarantee that when they were about to leave, Harren and his group wouldn’t have some ulterior motives?

Ye Xuan and Su Mengli possessed the Dog Curse and the Bond of Fate, making them immortal. They had nothing to fear, but the others did not have this ability.

Especially with Qin Kai, who had no combat capabilities, if they were to act against them, with fewer numbers but a combat power that skyrocketed after losing his first love, Harren posed a significant threat to their side.

One must guard against harming others and be vigilant against being harmed. Ye Xuan had no intention of killing Harren. At most, he would let the Tengu leave him half-dead, and then have Qin Kai release him. This way, they could eliminate the threat from both sides.

Throughout, although Ye Xuan cooperated with them, he kept a watchful eye, and Harren choosing the Tengu was also within Ye Xuan’s expectations.

Dogs, domesticated by humans for thousands of years, were relatively weak even after transforming into mutated beasts. Harren was most likely to choose the Tengu, as Ye Xuan had anticipated.

Long Hanjie also understood the meaning behind Ye Xuan’s words.

He walked over to Qin Kai and whispered, “Old Qin, you don’t need to take action later. The Tengu has been hungry for so many years. Let it have a meal.”

Qin Kai calmly replied, “Do you even need to say that? I knew long ago that you guys were planning to set this kid up. If you want to blame someone, blame him for not being with us!”

Different races have different minds. Cooperation with foreigners does not require morality, only interests. Harren’s survival was not beneficial to Great Xia, only posing a threat. Thus, he had to die.

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