From beginning to end, the Spine-eating Gu, as villains, didn't feel this smile was the least bit unsettling.

Many of the Spine-eating Gu gazed at Leng Wanbai's cold smile with utter fascination.

The Perfect Spine-eating Gu—this damnable allure.

Very soon, they snapped out of it.

"Lord Leng, what do you mean?"

"Lord Leng, could it be that you've already made preparations…?"

"Yes, Lord Leng, please enlighten us—what exactly is the plan?"

The group couldn't hold their excitement and eagerly asked.

Leng Wanbai pulled up a map of South America, pointing to the glowing red dots on it.

"Look, these are all the Transmission Arrays leading to the outside world in South America. I've marked them all for you.

Once Qin Shou uses a Transmission Array to enter South America, you are to destroy these arrays immediately.

With the arrays destroyed, it will be impossible for humanity to send reinforcements to South America in the first instance.

And to lure us out, all of humanity's Unbreakable Realm Ninth Star experts are stationed elsewhere under the guise of fulfilling different duties; none of them are guarding the vicinity of South America.

Even if they rush to South America to offer support, the fastest they can get here will still take twenty minutes.

And in that time, we'll have enough to kill Qin Shou nine hundred times!"

Hearing these words, most of the Spine-eating Gu shouted in excitement, praising the brilliance of this plan.

However, some of the Spine-eating Gu raised other concerns.

"Lord Leng, it's not that we don't trust you, but if we could think of this plan, humans could think of it too."

"Exactly, I also believe humans wouldn't leave such an obvious flaw. They must have some sort of contingency plan…"

"Lord Leng, why don't we wait a bit longer?"

The doubts raised by a few caused most of the Spine-eating Gu to calm down again.

Indeed, it made sense—there was no shortage of clever masterminds in the human world. If they could envision the destruction of the Transmission Arrays, the humans could very well have secretly set up alternate arrays.

Still, the chance to strike down Qin Shou was too precious for them to give up so readily.

Before they could continue questioning, they noticed Leng Wanbai wearing a cunning, seasoned smile.

"Not bad—seems you're not entirely foolish. It looks like our chairman worried too much. Even without me, you'd still be capable of strengthening the Devouring Spine Gu Clan."

Hearing this, the gathered Spine-eating Gu couldn't help but feel a bit puffed up with pride.

Of course! The Devouring Spine Gu Clan doesn't have morons—well, aside from those two idiots.

Leng Wanbai continued her coaxing: "Have you forgotten? I'm currently Qin Shou's fiancée. Anything stirring on humanity's side—do you really think I wouldn't know?"

At that moment, the crowd of Spine-eating Gu seemed to have an epiphany.

"Oh, right, how could we forget? Lord Leng is the Perfect Spine-eating Gu, completely undetectable by humans—and also that guy's fiancée!"

"Exactly, exactly—so we've been standing in an unbeatable position this whole time!"

"Hahaha! As long as Lord Leng works with us from the inside, once we kill Qin Shou, no human expert will even be able to catch a glimpse of our shadow…"

Leng Wanbai raised her hand. "It's true that humanity has secretly constructed new Transmission Arrays, but I've marked those as well. Follow the map and destroy each array; you must not miss a single one, understood?"

"Rest assured, Lord Leng—we won't make any mistakes," the Spine-eating Gu promised.

Leng Wanbai glanced coldly, her gaze sweeping over a few faces that still appeared hesitant. Internally, she thought to herself that it was time to play a harsher card.

"Everyone, the chairman's whereabouts are currently unknown. Our Devouring Spine Gu Clan must lie low on Earth, waiting for the chairman to return and reclaim the planet.

During this time, we must select a temporary leader to substitute for the chairman—a king to guide us into the future.

What are your thoughts on this matter?"

"A substitute king for the chairman?"

At the mention of this, the flames of ambition ignited in the hearts of the gathered Spine-eating Gu.

But although many among them weren't particularly bright, they weren't outright fools either.

With a Perfect Spine-eating Gu present, how could any of them stand a chance?

"Oh, Lord Leng, you must be joking. You're the Perfect Spine-eating Gu—of course we would defer to you."

"Exactly. Who else but you could lead the Devouring Spine Gu Clan to its pinnacle of glory…?"

"Yes, yes, I agree wholeheartedly!"

The group flattered her enthusiastically.

Leng Wanbai's lips curled ever so slightly into a smile, though inwardly she was filled with disdain.

Defer to me?

More like they'll obey on the surface and undermine me behind my back.

Lacking sufficient strength, even with the identity of a Perfect Spine-eating Gu, it would be difficult for her to command these powerful Spine-eating Gu outright.

If not for this limitation, she would have already ordered them straight to South America—no need for such endless manipulation now.

After a brief pause for thought, Leng Wanbai waved her hand to quiet the crowd.

"Everyone, although I am a Perfect Spine-eating Gu, frequent communication with you over this period may have attracted the attention of certain individuals.

After this operation, I will temporarily sever contact with you. For this reason, I cannot take on the leadership of the Devouring Spine Gu Clan—it would only bring harm to us all.

Instead, let's do this: Qin Shou is our clan's mortal enemy. Whoever manages to devour Qin Shou during the South America battle will earn the right to temporarily replace the chairman.

What do you think of this arrangement?"

Leng Wanbai looked sincere.

"This…"

"This doesn't seem appropriate…"

"Yes, Lord Leng, we can't do this without you…"

In an instant, the expressions of dozens of faces varied, though their words spoke of reluctance. In their hearts, they were already erupting with anticipation.

Seeing this, Leng Wanbai pushed further: "Think about it—Qin Shou, at just twenty-one, has already reached the Unbreakable Realm Four Stars. He is the most brilliant genius on Earth, surpassing all others of his generation in both talent ability and cultivation potential.

Whoever devours him will possess his tremendous gifts, making them more than qualified to temporarily take on the chairman's duties."

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