Chapter 131: Section 132: Everyone Was Frightened by Zhenjin


    “What’s going on?”


    “Are you sure?!”


    The next day, Lord Zhenjin, Zong Ge, and others led the elites to the habitat of the Blade Spiders.


    The report brought back by the Half-Elf Scout surprised and puzzled everyone.


    The Half-Elf Scout had a pale face and shook his head with certainty, “They’re gone, not a single spider left! I’m sure of it.”


    “How could this happen?”


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    “Could the entire group of spiders have gone out to hunt?”


    “That’s unlikely, don’t these Blade Spiders rely on their webs to hunt? They should be staying here.”


    Everyone was full of doubts.


    “Nothing nearby either?” Xi Suo asked with a frown.


    The other Scouts shook their heads. sea??h thё n?vel_Fire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    “Could it be that the spiders have been wiped out by another group of beasts?” Sanda suggested a hypothesis.


    “Impossible!” the Half-Elf Scout denied once more, “There’s no trace of any battle throughout the forest!”


    “Is that so?” Zong Ge couldn’t help but frown as well.


    The situation was too bizarre. Zong Ge had thought there would be a fierce battle, but upon arriving at the Spider Forest, the formidable enemy they had planned for—was gone!


    The Half-Beast looked at Lord Zhenjin and saw that the knight youth also had a furrowed brow, looking utterly perplexed.


    Noticing the Half-Beast’s gaze, Lord Zhenjin gave a slight nod to Zong Ge, then quickly scanned the area and issued his command, “No matter what, let’s first enter and investigate the scene. Everyone be on high alert; there might be a huge trap waiting for us ahead!”


    Moments later, they were standing deep within the Spider Forest.


    “There really isn’t a single Blade Spider!” Zong Ge expressed his astonishment.


    “It’s so strange, there are no signs of struggle. Could it be that the group of spiders sensed our arrival and withdrew on their own?” Xi Suo speculated.


    The speaker did not intend it, but the listener had taken it to heart. Zong Ge felt a slight jump in his heart.


    A chilling thought surfaced in the Half-Beast’s mind, and he couldn’t help but look at Lord Zhenjin again.


    Lord Zhenjin’s frown deepened.


    “It seems he’s thought of the same thing,” Zong Ge sighed inwardly, keeping his thoughts to himself without saying more.


    “Now that we’re sure there’s no danger here, let’s move. No matter where the Blade Spiders have gone, their webs are still here. These things could likely help us create sails and be of great help to us. Let’s all try to be as gentle as possible and collect them carefully,” Lord Zhenjin ordered.


    “Yes!” Everyone immediately accepted the order.


    In the Spider Forest, there were not only abundant webs laid out on the ground but also those hanging between branches, all of which contained the Blade Spiders’ food reserves.


    Before noon, the hunting squad had returned to the temporary camp. The people were laden with spoils but were still anxious.


    Lord Zhenjin immediately called everyone together to discuss. He recounted all the events and observations from this morning.


    “This situation is truly extraordinary!” Cang Xu sighed, while Zi Di’s complexion turned grim.


    Hei Juan’s face turned white with a hint of terror in his voice, “Wait a minute, the mysterious disappearance of the Blade Spider Group, could it be that the Blue Dog Fox Wolf has actually been secretly following us?”


    The atmosphere inside the tent grew heavy.


    This was what Zong Ge had thought earlier in the Spider Forest, and now Cang Xu and Zi Di had come to the same conclusion.


    Lord Zhenjin had killed three Blue Dog Fox Wolves, but everyone knew only of two, thinking that not all of the Demon Beast Army had been wiped out and one Blue Dog Fox Wolf was still alive.


    Lan Zao clenched his teeth, “If this Blue Dog Fox Wolf has been following us, why hasn’t it attacked us all these days? We’ve been trekking through the forest, without a camp, and we’re exhausted every night, with our combat strength at its lowest. The intelligence of the Blue Dog Fox Wolf should be able to see our weakness.”


    Hei Juan shook his head, “Even if our combat strength has declined, there’s still Lord Zhenjin and Zong Ge in the team. The Blue Dog Fox Wolf wouldn’t dare to take us lightly!”


    “Besides that reason, it could have been injured and needed time to recover. Its Demon Beast Army was severely damaged by us, nearly annihilated, and it would need time to subdue other groups of beasts. Just like now, the Blade Spider Group must have been taken over by the Blue Dog Fox Wolf! Otherwise, how do you explain the disappearance of these spiders?”


    With that, Hei Juan said almost certainly, “All the evidence fits! The Blade Spider Group wouldn’t move randomly, and they wouldn’t escape just because they were afraid of us; this is their stronghold! But they disappeared without any fight or struggle, they must have been taken away by the Blue Dog Fox Wolf.”


    “The Blue Dog Fox Wolf’s forces are still relatively small now, it might have analyzed that with just the Blade Spider Group alone they couldn’t eliminate us. So, it led the Blade Spider Group away, with the aim to continue amassing an army nearby and when it reached a certain level, it would lead the army to attack us again!”


    The tent fell into silence.


    Lan Zao also bowed slightly this time, refraining from questioning any further.


    “Sorry, everyone,” Zhenjin wore a grave expression, yet he apologized in his heart.


    He had wiped out the entire Spider Group, but the specific reasons were difficult to explain, and he could only let his companions speculate wildly.


    Now, whether it was Xi Suo, Hei Juan, Zi Di, Cang Xu, or the Half-Beast Zong Ge, all were frightened by his thoughts.


    “Lord Zhenjin, what should we do next?” Xi Suo frowned worriedly, “Should we build a camp right here to defend against another attack from the Demon Beast Army?”


    “Of course not, in fact, you’re all very safe. I scout with ultrasound every day, and if there are powerful Magic Beasts nearby or ahead, I take care of them during the night.” These were Zhenjin’s innermost thoughts, but of course, he would not say it so.


    He shook his head saying, “Xi Suo, we shouldn’t be overly cautious. Our most important goal is to build a seafaring ship and leave this ocean island. If we focus on constructing a camp, the wasted time and manpower would be excessive. When would we be able to leave this place?”


    “There is still a group of survivors from the Pig Kiss left on the beach; we need to meet up with them as soon as possible. Without our help, they won’t last long.”


    “Moreover, if we stay here and build a camp, we’d be playing right into the hands of the Blue Dog Fox Wolf. It wouldn’t have to waste time and energy tracking us anymore, it would have more freedom to subdue even more Magic Beasts.”


    “Don’t forget about teleportation. We thought it was regular before, but after receiving information from you, Zong Ge, we realized we haven’t figured out the pattern yet; there might not even be a pattern at all! If a teleportation happens, even the most sturdy camp would collapse in an instant. And the nearby Demon Beast Army might be transported along with us, just like the Scale-Horned Black Panther Group that pursued us before.”


    “We need to move forward, keep moving, and quicken our pace!” Zhenjin said this, his voice rising, revealing a determined attitude.


    The hesitation and confusion among the people were swept away by this resolve.


    This is a leader!


    To this day, Zhenjin’s authority had spread over the entire team, deep into their hearts.


    “Truly worthy of you, my lord,” Cang Xu said complimentarily, “After your explanation, my heart feels settled.”


    Zi Di looked at Zhenjin with affection but said nothing.


    Lan Zao stood proud, expressionless, but a look of pride seemed to say: Worthy indeed is the master I serve!


    Hei Juan grumbled, “This is very risky. During our march, we could potentially encounter a surprise attack from the Demon Beast Army.”


    “We must take this risk,” Zhenjin looked at Hei Juan with a firm gaze.


    Hei Juan met his gaze for a moment before looking away and bowing slightly, yet still insisted, “Then we should increase the number of scouts and expand the scouting range.”


    Zong Ge spoke up proactively, “Let my people do this.”


    Some of his people had Elf Bloodline, and though they were all Half-Elves with a relatively thin Bloodline, they were still the best scouts currently in the team.


    But Zhenjin shook his head, rejecting the idea, “There’s no need.”


    “Our current scouting range is actually quite extensive. As long as we’re fully alert, we’d have enough time to react if the Demon Beast Army attacks.”


    “Scouting on this ocean island is extremely perilous. We can’t use low-level Fighting energy or Magic, we must rely solely on our physical bodies to fight.”


    “I said that as your leader, I would treat everyone equally. Whether Pure Blood Clan, Half-Elf, Half-Beast, goblin, and so on.”


    “We are all in the same boat, we will share the risks together, we will share our food, and we will face our enemies shoulder to shoulder!”


    The tent fell silent.


    Lan Zao stared at Zhenjin, entranced, as if Zhenjin shimmered with light all over.


    The light of a Knight’s glory, the light of mercy, the light of wisdom and valor!


    The goblin Sanda was moved too, he opened his mouth slightly, wanting to say something, but ultimately he said nothing.


    Zong Ge, however, frowned slightly and shook his head, “Holy Temple Knight, I understand your intentions, I really do! But I agree with the idea of expanding the number of scouts and their range.”


    “I was once a soldier—war is cruel, and no amount of merciful intentions will change the outcome. Having Half-Elves form a scout squad is because they are best suited for it.”


    “If these people sacrifice themselves during scouting, but if they can send back information in time, allowing us to be on our guard, even if it’s just a minute earlier, it would be utterly worth it!”


    Seeing Zong Ge stick to his opinion, Zhenjin felt a headache.


    Sometimes, comrades can be troublesome when they are so upright and with such a broad perspective.


    “Don’t worry, Zong Ge, my fellow,” Zhenjin smiled at the Half-Beast, showing his white teeth gently.


    “If we were to do it this way, even if the scouts don’t encounter the Demon Beast Army, the inherent dangers of the forest could lead to casualties.”


    “Of course, I completely understand why you insist. Because I am also a Knight, who has also undergone a lot of military training.”


    “Like this, I will pray to my Lord, and if I can gain the same kind of vision I had before, maybe then I might be able to spot the Blue Dog Fox Wolf and the Demon Beast Army.”


    “Our early strike, eliminating them, would be the best outcome.”