273: Chapter 273 ended before it even began.

Just as everyone was feeling a bit lost regarding the direction.

Lilian, who had been quietly sensing something, suddenly trembled, and visions of the future flashed once again in her glass-like eyes.

She abruptly raised her head, not bothering to distinguish cardinal directions, pointed in one direction, and shouted anxiously: "Chen Yi, go that way! Once we resolve that matter, we can head to the third level!"

Chen Yi had long since firmly believed in Lilian's precognitive abilities.

Without the slightest hesitation, he directly patted Lin Mengxue's dragon scales: "Mengxue, turn, go in the direction Lilian pointed."

"Okay, Brother Chen Yi!"

Lin Mengxue immediately adjusted her direction, flapped her dragon wings, and flew toward the position Lilian had indicated.

During the flight, Lilian seemed to have captured another precognitive fragment that was more specific, yet also left her very confused.

She glanced thoughtfully at Black Rose beside her, her willow-leaf eyebrows slightly furrowed.

Black Rose keenly felt this gaze, turned to look at Lilian, and asked softly: "What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"

She didn't yet know that Lilian possessed precognitive abilities; she only knew that Chen Yi trusted this newcomer from Eagle Country very much.

Of course, given her current stance and mindset, she didn't want to actively pry into anything.

Unless Chen Yi or Lilian were willing to tell her voluntarily.

After all, in her heart, the only thing that mattered most right now was Chen Yi's attitude!

The organization, missions, and even the ideological disputes of the Demon Abyss Cult seemed to become less important in the face of Chen Yi's personal charisma.

If she had to choose between the organization and Chen Yi right now, the answer deep in her heart might even surprise herself—she would very likely choose Chen Yi!

Precisely because of this, she was even more unwilling to do anything that might cause misunderstanding or suspicion.

She only wanted to carefully maintain this hard-won relationship that had brought them just a little bit closer.

Lilian tilted her head and thought for a while.

In the end, unable to suppress her curiosity, she leaned into Black Rose's ear and whispered tentatively: "You... are from that Demon Abyss Cult, right?"

Upon hearing this, Black Rose's pupils constricted slightly, but her face did not show panic or the annoyance of being exposed.

She just looked at Lilian calmly, then nodded gently and admitted frankly: "Yes, is there a problem?"

Seeing her admit it so directly, Lilian was taken aback for a moment.

But then she shook her head: "No, I just... wanted to confirm this matter a little."

After saying this, she closed her mouth and said nothing more.

Although Black Rose wondered how Lilian knew, she had no intention of pressing for an answer.

A subtle silence fell between the two.

However, Lilian would occasionally steal glances at Black Rose from the corner of her eye, her little head still digesting the precognitive vision she had just seen.

After all, that vision was truly quite strange...

In her vision, Black Rose, who was a Demon Emperor and originated from the Demon Abyss Cult, would, at that moment, unhesitatingly use her own body to block a fatal attack for Chen Yi...

What on earth happened?

What would make a Demon Emperor, who had originally approached with a mission, willing to give her life for him?

Lilian couldn't figure it out no matter how hard she thought, and could only bury this question in her heart for the time being.

They flew in the direction Lilian indicated for about half an hour.

From afar, everyone saw intense spiritual power lights constantly colliding on a plain ahead.

Clearly, someone was engaged in battle.

Lin Mengxue increased her speed, and after drawing closer, everyone could see the two sides fighting.

One of the sides was, surprisingly, acquaintances Chen Yi knew—the team led by Leng Wuhen and Gao Wenyu!

And fighting fiercely against them was an Indian Beast Tamer with dark skin, wearing traditional Indian attire.

Although this person was alone, his level was estimated to be above Tier 6, Rank 5, and his strength was formidable; he was actually, relying on his own power, steadily suppressing the combined forces of Leng Wuhen and Gao Wenyu!

Both sides were arguing fiercely while fighting.

The Indian Beast Tamer, Reed, spoke arrogantly: "Hmph! Trash from the Dragon Country, I discovered this Mind-Clearing Grass first! If you're sensible, get lost quickly, otherwise don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Gao Wenyu retorted angrily: "Bullshit! We arrived here first! If you want to rob us, just say it; what's with the excuses!"

Leng Wuhen also echoed: "Sophistry! We clearly discovered this first!"

Reed laughed wildly: "Hahaha! Treasures belong to those who are capable! Just relying on you two Tier 5 trash, you are worthy of owning the Mind-Clearing Grass? If I kill you, the item will naturally be mine!"

After listening from the side, Chen Yi immediately understood the sequence of events.

It seemed that both teams were returning from deeper areas and had accidentally discovered this heaven and earth spiritual treasure called Mind-Clearing Grass at the same time.

This grass was said to be able to improve talent and aptitude after consumption, and even had a small probability of raising one's bloodline or talent level.

Its value was immeasurable; it was definitely a supreme treasure that had a price but no market.

Faced with such temptation, it was completely normal for a conflict to break out.

Chen Yi himself didn't have much interest in this Mind-Clearing Grass; he cared more about the fact that Leng Wuhen and Gao Wenyu knew the way to the third level area!

"Little Brother Chen Yi, should we intervene?"

Luo Shiyin asked anxiously, seeing her younger sister, Luo Yuqing, struggling in the fray.

Chen Yi smiled and affirmed: "Of course we must intervene! Your sister is there; how can we stand by and watch her die? Furthermore, they are our own people."

"Thank you, Little Brother Chen Yi!"

Lin Mengxue received the order without the slightest hesitation.

Her huge dragon wings folded, and she dove down toward that battlefield!

At this moment, Reed had completely lost his patience.

Killing intent was revealed in his eyes; he was clearly intending to kill to seize the treasure.

"Hmph! You have an old saying in the Dragon Country: 'If you refuse a toast, you will be forced to drink a forfeit!' Since you want to die, I will grant your wish!"

"Everyone, no need to hold back, kill them all!"

"Anyway, here, even if we kill them, no one will know!"

At this critical juncture!

From the sky, a breath of extremely cold dragon breath suddenly descended!

That Indian Beast Tamer, Reed, hadn't even realized what had happened.

He only felt an irresistible chill instantly envelop his whole body, and the next moment, all his movements, expressions, along with that ferocious killing intent, were completely frozen!

He turned into a lifelike ice sculpture!

Immediately after, with a crisp "crack" sound, the ice sculpture shattered.

It turned into countless ice crystal dust and dissipated into the scorching air.

Those Contracted Spirit Beast Girls under his command were all stunned on the spot, dumbfounded.

Completely unable to comprehend this sudden turn of events.

However, before they could recover from their shock, various terrifying attacks already descended from the sky, instantly engulfing them.

The battle ended before it had even begun!