Chapter 645 - 642: Sensing Something is Wrong

Chapter 645: Chapter 642: Sensing Something is Wrong

On a distant hill overlooking the entire Elephant Clan battlefield, Roger stood silently beside the "Beast God"—a colossal figure whose skin was covered in horrifying flesh bubbles.

He watched as the Elephant Clan’s sturdy city walls below were gradually breached under the frenzied, suicidal assault of the puppet Beast Army. Rubble flew, and the fortifications crumbled.

The battle was proceeding smoothly, which should have excited him, but his heart was unusually heavy.

The hand at his side clenched into a fist, his nails nearly digging into his palm.

It was because the "Beast God" had learned of Bai Wanwan’s existence and had clearly taken an unusual interest in her.

This had completely disrupted his plans.

He had originally planned to find a way to quietly bring Wanwan under his control after the Elephant Clan fell, but now...

Just as the Elephant Clan’s gates were about to be utterly destroyed with a thunderous crash, a resolute glint flashed in Roger’s eyes. He abruptly lowered his head and addressed the silent, mountain-like "Beast God" beside him, his tone both humble and eager for battle, "Lord Beast God! The Elephant Clan’s defenses have been broken. Please allow me to personally lead the Beast Army to conquer the entire clan in one fell swoop and offer it to you!"

’I need to seize the initiative. I have to find Bai Wanwan first!’

The towering "Beast God" slowly turned its head. Its eyes, hidden amongst twisted nodules of flesh, seemed to see through everything. It let out a low, strange laugh. "Heh heh... Fine. But I’ll go with you... to take a look."

Roger’s brows tightened, but he didn’t dare to question the decision and could only agree.

However, when the chaotic siege escalated into fierce street fighting, and Roger led the tide of the puppet Beast Army into the heart of the Elephant Clan’s territory, he suddenly realized that the oppressive presence of the "Beast God" was gone!

He whipped his head around, scanning his surroundings. The air was thick with smoke, and the sky thundered with the sounds of slaughter. Where was that giant, malformed figure?

A profound sense of unease seized him in an instant. Roger immediately realized the terrible truth. ’The "Beast God’s" goal isn’t to conquer the Elephant Clan—at least, not entirely! He’s probably... he’s after Bai Wanwan!’

He wanted to possess Bai Wanwan, driven by a paranoid desire for ownership and conquest.

’Even if he’s the Beast God, I can’t let him have Bai Wanwan.’

’I have to find Bai Wanwan immediately! I have to find her before the "Beast God" does!’

’Otherwise, the consequences will be unthinkable!’

***

Bai Wanwan and Yin Ze’s "itching powder" airstrike was a resounding success. They eliminated most of the troublesome Eagle Beasts, greatly relieving the pressure from the air.

Yin Ze brought her safely back to the ground. Jin Yi and Chou Rong, who had been on edge, finally relaxed slightly. But in the next moment, they pulled her in even tighter, forming a protective circle around her with almost no gaps, their sharp gazes scanning for any approaching danger.

On the front lines, Jinying’s massive beast form was always at the forefront of the charge, fighting desperately against the endless waves of controlled Beastmen.

His coarse, bestial hide was stained with blood, and every pounce and kill was delivered with ruthless ferocity.

But whenever there was the slightest lull in the fighting, a moment to catch his breath, he would instinctively look back. His gaze would pierce through the chaotic battlefield, urgently seeking out Bai Wanwan’s location.

Only after confirming that she was securely protected and unharmed would a flicker of relief cross his anxious, silver eyes before he plunged back into the bloody slaughter.

The besieging Beastmen were simply too powerful and fearless of death. Though the Elephant Clan warriors were valiant, they were ultimately unable to hold their ground against the overwhelming numbers and frenzied, suicidal charges. Their sturdy gates were breached!

The Elephant Clan Beastmen roared in anger and despair. They transformed into their massive beast forms, like moving hills, and began to frantically trample the invading beasts with their enormous elephant feet. Each footfall shook the ground and crushed countless enemies.

But the enemy was simply too numerous. The entire Elephant Clan settlement descended into chaos. Buildings collapsed, fires raged, and the air was filled with an unceasing cacophony of cries, roars, and crashes.

Bai Wanwan was tightly shielded in the middle by the three males, like a lone boat tossed on a stormy sea.

The three males made a snap decision: they had to get her into the sturdiest and safest underground cave for shelter immediately.

However, amidst the jam-packed, utterly chaotic tide of people and beasts, a group of exceptionally ferocious Beastmen suddenly charged their defensive formation with suicidal abandon, forcibly separating Jin Yi, Bai Wanwan, and Chou Rong!

"Wanwan!" Chou Rong reacted in a flash. Amidst the chaos, he precisely grabbed Bai Wanwan’s wrist, locking her securely by his side.

He roared at Jin Yi, who was fighting desperately to regroup with them, "Jin Yi! You hold off those pursuing males! Clear a path! I’ll take Wanwan to the underground cave first!"

The pursuing Beastmen were too numerous and their assault too fierce. Jin Yi didn’t have time to think. He immediately responded, "Alright! You go first! Take care of Wanwan!"

As he spoke, energy erupted from his body. Like a golden whirlwind, he fearlessly met the pursuers head-on, clashing with them in a fierce melee to buy Chou Rong more time to get Wanwan to the cave safely.

Jin Yi’s combat prowess was immense. He quickly dispatched several of the most ferocious Beastmen he was entangled with, temporarily clearing an area.

He immediately looked back and happened to see Chou Rong, not far away, who had just snapped the neck of the last Beastman blocking his path with his bare hands and was turning his head.

Their gazes met in mid-air.

Jin Yi felt a wave of relief. He was just about to ask a question when he saw Chou Rong’s brow furrowed in a tight knot. Chou Rong spoke first, his voice urgent, "Where’s Wanwan? Why aren’t you with her?"

The expression on Jin Yi’s face froze instantly. It felt as if an icy hand had viciously squeezed his heart. The realization hit him, and his voice changed pitch. "Just now... weren’t you the one who took Wanwan ahead? That... wasn’t you?"

An immense chill shot from the soles of his feet to the top of his head!

「Meanwhile, on the other side.」

Bai Wanwan was being led by the hand, pulled tightly by "Chou Rong" as they wove with difficulty through the chaotic, fleeing crowd of Beastmen.

He pulled her along so fast she stumbled. When she finally managed to steady herself and looked back in alarm, she found that Yin Ze and Jin Yi, who should have been right behind them covering their retreat, were nowhere to be seen.

They were surrounded by unfamiliar figures, all fleeing in a panic.

Feeling uneasy, she said breathlessly to the "Chou Rong" pulling her rapidly forward, "Chou Rong, Yin Ze and Jin Yi... they didn’t follow us! Shouldn’t we wait for them?"

The tall figure in front didn’t turn his head. A low voice drifted back, "Don’t be afraid. With their strength, they’ll be fine. Ensuring your safety is the top priority right now."

The tone sounded like Chou Rong’s usual steady demeanor.

’That makes sense,’ Bai Wanwan thought to herself. ’They’re Red Rank Powerhouses. Without me, a burden, holding them back, they really won’t be in any serious trouble.’

’If I hide in the safe cave first, they’ll be able to go back and help the Elephant Clan Beastmen fight off the invaders with peace of mind.’

But very quickly, she sensed that something was wrong.