Cao Zhe is dead, just like that, killed.

On the human world's side, a heavy silence fell. For a moment, no one spoke, and everyone's expression turned anxious.

"Is that all?"

Chen Ming remarked nonchalantly. Though he didn't intentionally mock, the effect of his words was even more biting than deliberate ridicule.

The one with the darkest expression was Xu Lang. His eyes turned bloodshot, unable to comprehend how the people he sent into the array using the Teleportation Mirror had been intercepted by the Heavenly Court's forces.

More so, one of his followers was instantly killed.

To him, this was nothing short of a devastating blow.

The two newly recruited Variants he had recently brought into his team started to falter, their uneasy glances betraying their wavering resolve. They appeared on the verge of quitting but were hesitant to make a decision.

"If you want to send someone into the array, you have to rely on my personal Teleportation Portal."

Seeing Xu Lang dejected and completely losing his earlier momentum, Chen Ming became even more pleased with himself. "My personal Teleportation Portal opens a direct spatial channel, bypassing the Heavenly Court's defenses to send people into the array. It's not only safe but also silent; when used, the Heavenly Court won't even sense it."

"Ladies and gentlemen, anyone who wishes to join me is welcome at any time, including... those who have already joined someone else's team. If you want to quit and join mine now, you are just as welcome."

As he spoke, Chen Ming wore a smug smile and glanced subtly at the two recently recruited Variants in Xu Lang's team.

The two Variants couldn't help but be tempted, hesitating as they showed signs of wanting to leave Xu Lang's team.

"Chen Ming, I'm warning you, stop causing trouble, or else I won't be polite with you!"

Xu Lang roared furiously, glaring at Chen Ming.

"Stop causing trouble? Fine then, Xu Lang. If you have the ability to send people into the array, I won't say another word and will let you take everyone here. But if you can't, then shut your mouth."

Chen Ming's expression darkened as he responded bluntly.

"You..."

Xu Lang, seething with rage, was left speechless. Having just failed, he couldn't muster the boldness to reply.

"Hmph!"

A cold snort suddenly came from Gu Mei. "You two argue all you want, just don't drag me into it. If you do, don't blame me for being rude."

She glanced sharply at Chen Ming and said curtly, "Chen Ming, you have no authority whatsoever to decide the affiliation of these remaining Mutated Beings, nor do you have the right to give them to anyone."

"Furthermore, let me make this clear: anyone, regardless of who they are, as long as they're not on my side, will gain no merit from entering the array this time."

"Heh heh!"

Chen Ming let out a dry laugh. "Gu Mei, you don't scare me. Gaining merit depends on strength, not words. No matter how tough your talk, it's meaningless without real power."

"Are you saying I lack strength?" Gu Mei erupted in anger.

Chen Ming acted indifferent. "I didn't say that, but if you feel it applies to you, I don't mind admitting it."

"Fine, fine!"

Gu Mei glared at Chen Ming furiously, biting her lip. "Let's see if you can still act so arrogant once we're in the array."

Xiao Mu silently observed their conflict without saying much, but inwardly, he was disdainful.

They haven't even entered the array yet, and they're already fighting amongst themselves. None of these people can be relied upon.

"How boring!"

Huang Yuan suddenly stepped forward from the group, throwing a derisive comment at both Chen Ming and Gu Mei.

His words immediately drew angry glares from them, but Huang Yuan didn't care in the slightest.

Within the Alliance, his status wasn't insignificant—neither Chen Ming nor Gu Mei could do much to him.

"Truly tedious! Xiao Xiao, if you're not going in, we'll go ahead."

Huang Yuan moved steadily toward Xiao Mu, with Yan Qingxu, Zhu Fuchen, Zhao Yaogu, and Yu Wen'en following behind him.

"Senior Huang, please go ahead. I have to wait a bit longer."

Xiao Mu replied courteously.

Zhou Xuanmen hadn't given the signal yet; it wasn't Xiao Mu's turn to enter the array.

He also used a voice transmission to discreetly ask Huang Yuan, "Senior Huang, how do you plan to enter? Are you confident in breaking through the Heavenly Court's defenses?"

Huang Yuan smiled confidently but didn't bother with a voice transmission. Instead, he brazenly announced his plan in front of everyone, "The five of us plan to combine forces, using the Blood-light escape spell to charge directly through the passage. Although the Heavenly Court's defenses are strong, catching them off guard, they won't be able to stop us."

Blood-light escape spell?

Xiao Mu reflected and immediately recalled this technique.

It originated from the Five Elements Sect, a method that involved burning one's own vital blood to enhance the Five Elements Escaping Technique, significantly boosting escape speed. Within moments, it allowed one to sprint across hundreds of kilometers.

Previously, in the Sealed Land, if not for his control over the Creation Array and the ability to manipulate the Creation Power, it might have been impossible to stop the members of the Five Elements Sect from escaping.

Huang Yuan and his group using this technique had quite a high chance of success.

"In that case, let me preemptively wish you all success."

Xiao Mu smiled, cupping his hands toward Huang Yuan and his companions in salute.

"See you inside the array!"

Huang Yuan, Zhu Fuchen, Zhao Yaogu, and the others also cupped their hands, bidding farewell to Xiao Mu.

Then, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the five of them stepped forward. Almost simultaneously, each one initiated the Five Elements Escaping Technique.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Their escape lights ignited and were immediately accompanied by individual bursts of Blood Light from their bodies.

The Blood Light merged with their escape lights, dramatically accelerating their escape speed as their forms dissolved into a streak of blood.

Whoosh!

Their combined momentum focused into a single sound—a streak of Blood Light, sharp and swift beyond measure, shot directly out of the Camp on the human world's side and into the passageway.

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