World-saving Plan: The Only Savior

Chapter 1763 - 48: Plague Relics (Part 4)

On the ground, a figure was running rapidly, followed closely by thousands of monstrous creatures.

Zhang Xiaoman took a moment to glance back, and as expected, after killing a large number of their companions, the monsters were enraged and chased after him, now led to the edge of the mineral vein.

However, he was a bit surprised at how fast these Demon Clan members from the Plague Army could run, far exceeding his expectations. Had he not imprinted the fourth Star Pattern to elevate his strength to Fake Transcendent Level, he might not have been able to successfully lure them out given their speed.

"It worked, the monsters have left the mineral vein! Brother, let’s seize the moment to launch an attack! We must annihilate them all this time!"

Lan Ji said excitedly, already gathering Spiritual Power in his hands, eager to begin.

"No, wait."

Lan Gu suddenly reached out to stop him, his eyes fixed on the figure below.

"Brother?"

Lan Ji gave him a slightly confused look, not quite understanding what his brother intended to do.

The two elders beside him glanced thoughtfully at Lan Gu but said nothing, silently waiting in the sky.

"Brother, even though the kid below is not weak, he’s facing thousands of Demon Clan members from the Plague Army alone, and he might struggle to handle them. To be on the safe side, shouldn’t we join in? Otherwise, if something happens to the kid, our power might be significantly reduced..."

Lan Ji, seeing his brother still hesitating to act, finally became restless.

Lan Gu glanced at him, secretly shaking his head; his brother was still too naive and impatient, even after years of cultivation, unable to change this flaw.

To be fair, it was precisely due to his nature that Lan Gu spared him during the brutal fight for Family Head and took him under his wing for support.

With this thought, Lan Gu’s expression softened slightly, and he spoke:

"Lan Ji, I understand your concerns, but don’t worry too much. Ji Xing, like me, possesses Peak Control Level strength. Though the Plague Army is formidable, if he focuses solely on self-preservation, those creatures won’t be able to harm him. Besides..."

Lan Gu paused briefly, his tone solemn as he continued:

"Besides... even if they’ve been trapped in this space for long and may have been forgotten by their race, one thing is certain: these creatures are Demon Clan. As members of the Lan Family, we should avoid personally eliminating them whenever possible. Let Ji Xing handle it; it’ll save us a lot of trouble in the future..."

As his words fell, Lan Ji looked at him with an incredulous expression, shocked:

"But... Ji Xing is our family’s Honorary Elder... if he..."

Lan Gu impatiently waved his hand, interrupting him:

"You’ve mentioned it, he’s an Honorary Elder, and you’re not unaware of what that means. Assigning the task of eliminating the Demon Clan to him prevents direct involvement, sparing the Lan Family from potential repercussions should this incident come under scrutiny later."

Lan Ji, hearing this, appeared puzzled, while the other two elders nodded in agreement. Seeing their demeanor, Lan Ji finally understood—his brother had never considered the Extreme Star Elder as one of their own.

The reason for aiding him with the Star Pattern imprint was simply due to his formidable strength, self-supplied materials, and the chance to earn goodwill, leveraging his support to complete the exploration of the Plague Relics.

In essence, it was merely an investment.

And now was the time to reap the returns of that investment.

"But brother... won’t our actions..."

Lan Ji wanted to say more, but Lan Gu frowned and said:

"Lan Ji, I know you’re sincere, and you value loyalty, but remember this: you’re a Lan Family elder, and no matter when or where, you should prioritize our family’s interests over personal feelings. In the world of cultivators, ruthlessness is essential for longevity."

Lan Gu’s reproach forced Lan Ji to swallow his words, lowering his head and flying quietly beside him.

Below, Zhang Xiaoman had successfully lured the monsters out of the mineral vein. As they departed, the poisonous mist within the vein began to dissipate, indicating that the mist wasn’t native to the area but rather produced by the monsters’ presence.

"Hmm, doesn’t seem like they want to come help."

Zhang Xiaoman glanced at the sky, noticing his teammates still showing no intention to move, and continued running forward.

"Alright, since that’s the case, I can repay the favor all at once, freeing myself from any psychological burden."

He suddenly halted his steps, turning to face the approaching creatures.