Chapter 170: The Plan

The moment Qin Tian stepped into the Dark Forest, he placed a hand on Alan’s shoulder. A swirl of black energy enveloped Alan.

"This is..."

Feeling the malevolent aura in the energy, Alan’s expression changed slightly.

"I have the Curse of the Evil God on me. While the curse damages my body, I can also harness a portion of the evil energy within it," Qin Tian calmly explained.

Alan understood upon hearing this explanation and immediately a hint of joy appeared on his face.

Why are Elves reluctant to enter the Dark Forest?

It’s because the desolate, deadly environment of the Dark Forest clashes with the natural aura of Elves.

As soon as an Elf enters the Dark Forest, the nearby Black Beasts and Dark Elves can immediately sense them. In contrast, humans are slightly better at concealing themselves than Elves.

But mercenaries by nature wouldn’t willingly step into dangerous places.

However, with the concealment of evil energy, the two of them can enter the Dark Forest without being detected.

Following the scent left by Vinoya, Qin Tian tracked them swiftly, clearly sensing that Vinoya’s aura was getting closer.

Pa~

Qin Tian stopped in his tracks.

"What’s wrong?"

Alan asked nervously.

Qin Tian said in a low voice, "Vinoya is just up ahead. However, there are over a hundred other presences near her. Rushing in would be too dangerous, we must come up with another plan."

"Qin Tian, do you have a plan?"

Alan, overwhelmed and muddled, could only rely on Qin Tian.

Qin Tian gestured for him to remain silent, then expanded his spiritual senses — hearing, smell, thermal perception, blood perception...

One by one, the biological information transmitted to his brain, after integration, formed an accurate biological hotspot map.

There are 123 creatures around Vinoya.

Ten kilometers ahead of this group, there are five Dark Elves, with over a dozen Black Beasts roaming on the left, and on the right...

Qin Tian’s eyes gleamed as numerous innate abilities merged, and a battle plan quietly surfaced in his mind.

"Alan, what tier of energy impact can your body protecting spiritual artifact withstand?" Qin Tian inquired.

Alan replied without hesitation, "Tier Six."

"Tier Six, that’s enough."

Qin Tian grabbed with one hand, and the ground beneath quickly softened. Under Alan’s astonished gaze, he pulled Alan underground.

The sand and stone parted, and the two advanced swiftly along the underground passage.

Alan’s face carried a deep shock; the gate of space that Qin Tian deployed earlier was already impressive, and to think he also mastered earth escape.

Is there anything he can’t do?

"I know I’m quite handsome, but you don’t have to look at me like that."

Qin Tian’s slightly teasing voice reached his ears, causing Alan to stiffen, muttering, "Who thinks you’re handsome, narcissist."

After saying this, Alan suddenly felt his anxiety lessen.

Looking at Qin Tian’s calm and sharp face, Alan pursed his lips and quietly said:

"Qin Tian, thank you."

Qin Tian glanced at him and said indifferently, "Little ghost, don’t thank me yet. Whether we can rescue her soon relies heavily on you. If things don’t go as planned, not only will we fail to save Vinoya, but you’ll also end up in trouble."

Upon hearing this, Alan took a deep breath and nodded solemnly:

"I understand."

"We’ve arrived."

Qin Tian suddenly stopped, and the surrounding sand and stone continued to shift outward. Instantly, Qin Tian conjured several large iron balls and over a hundred small steel beads like a magic trick.

Then, Qin Tian spread his palm, shooting out webs of spider silk, encapsulating all the iron balls and steel beads within.

Seeing this, Alan was at a loss for words, as nothing seemed to surprise him about Qin Tian anymore.

Splat

The end of the spider silk was attached to Alan’s left hand by Qin Tian.

"Later, do it this way..." Qin Tian whispered his plan.

After hearing it, Alan could sense Qin Tian’s confidence and control over the plan, but at the same time, he couldn’t help but worry about Qin Tian’s safety.

Because, the greatest pressure of the plan rested entirely on Qin Tian.

"Qin Tian, be careful," Alan said nervously.

"Don’t worry, I’ve got this."

Qin Tian patted Alan’s head, and before departing, he turned around and said in a serious tone:

"Little ghost, I think the current you is already an outstanding warrior. I believe you won’t disappoint me, nor your family."

With that, Qin Tian disappeared into the earth.

Alan’s body trembled, a sudden surge of inexplicable strength welled up in his heart, and a resolute look emerged in his eyes.

The Black Gate opened.

Qin Tian emerged, detecting with thermal perception that five Dark Elves were not far ahead, while the group escorting Vinoya was ten kilometers behind him.

Qin Tian retrieved a black cloak from his Spatial Bag and donned it, then dashed towards the direction of the five Dark Elves.

......

Pa pa pa

The giant beast’s claws crunched on the fallen leaves, making crisp sounds.

Kaelan sat on the back of the giant wolf, looking at the unconscious young princess of the Qingyu Tribe bound by evil energy chains, with a sinister smile curling at the corner of his lips.

He didn’t expect to accomplish such a feat mere days after joining the First Battle Group.

Decades ago, he attended a tribal meeting at the Qingyu Tribe and saw Vinoya.

Vinoya had just come of age but already displayed remarkable talent, and even though he was a Tier Six powerhouse at the time, he wasn’t qualified to speak with Vinoya.

But now, Vinoya was his prisoner, and after they entered the battalion’s nest, he would have the privilege to enjoy this spoil of war.

Just thinking about it caused his lower abdomen to heat up and certain areas to become excited.

Boom!

At that moment, an energy explosion sounded from the front, black evil energy surged like smoke towards the sky.

Kaelan frowned slightly at the sight.

"Mozi, go check what’s happening?" Kaelan ordered.

Unlike the unity among Elves, the Dark Elves were not a monolithic group.

Whether the Dark Elves, beasts, or the corrupted humans, violence and rage were deeply rooted in their genes, leading to frequent conflicts and duels, where deaths were common.

He assumed there was conflict among the Dark Elves or humans up ahead.

However, as a Tier Six powerhouse, he wouldn’t personally intervene, just sending a subordinate with his name would suffice.

"Yes!"

Mozi nodded and sprinted ahead.

The main force continued leisurely onward, yet after a while, a more intense battle erupted from the front.

Kaelan’s face darkened, and he said in a deep voice:

"Zanda, take some men and check it out."

Zanda, a Tier Five Dark Elf with a fairly cold appearance, led a few beasts and Dark Elves swiftly forward, but before long, a crimson fire pillar shot up, turning the sky red.

"It’s you!!!"

Seeing this fire pillar, Kaelan’s eyes immediately turned red.

It was him who burned his battle group to ashes, years of effort wiped out, leaving him to return to the First Battle Group in disgrace.

Boom!!!

A terrifying evil energy burst forth as Kaelan took to the sky, flying towards the fire pillar.