Desperation washed over the consciousness of the survivors like a tidal wave, making even their cries hoarse.

At this moment, the long-haired man besieging Allen saw his companions falling one after another from the corner of his eye, gritting his teeth audibly.

He knew clearly that continuing on would lead only to a dead end, and only by escaping would there be a chance at survival.

Ding!

The Tier Five spear wielder once again thrust his spear towards Allen's chest, the dragon claw precisely blocking the spear tip, sparking a string of fiery sparks.

Ordinarily, it should be the moment for the long-haired man to slash at Allen's vulnerability, yet he suddenly spun around, his feet exploding with Spiritual Energy, and like an arrow released from its bowstring, he charged into the darkness, his figure merging into the distant shadows within a split second, leaving only a faint cyan afterimage.

What!

The spear-wielding warrior was first stunned, his spear attack slowing by half a beat, then a furious roar shook the air loudly: "Liu Yi, you coward!"

The remaining black-clothed men saw this, and their already fragile psychological defenses completely shattered. If even the Tier Five warrior fled in battle, how could these small fry resist?

Someone's legs gave way, collapsing to the ground, having lost even the strength to flee, only deathly silence and hopeless despair remained in their eyes.

Allen seized the opportunity, moving forward, his dragon claw cutting through the spear wielder's throat like a blade, scorching blood spraying onto his face. He wiped the blood from his face, his blue-gold vertical pupils coldly scanning the last Tier Four black-clothed man, his speed suddenly increased, the force of the dragon claw tearing apart the opponent's protective Spiritual Energy, leaving five deep bone-revealing claw marks across his chest, before swiftly plunging another claw through the man's heart.

Splash~

As the last black-clothed man was beheaded by Xiong, this supposedly foolproof ambush by the Black Cloud Commerce Association officially came to an end.

At the same time, in a place unnoticed by anyone, the Soul Power remaining from the dead Spiritualists was quietly absorbed by the Netherworld Ghost Cave on Qin Tian's chest.

"Boss, one got away."

Poisonous Widow glanced at Allen, stepped in front of Qin Tian, and said quietly.

Allen walked over at this time, the dragon scales on his body slowly receding, somewhat apologetically saying:

"Sorry, I didn't expect him to abandon his companions and flee."

In his understanding, companions are more important than life itself, relying on each other in battles, even in death, they should die together.

And the behavior of that long-haired man was utterly despicable—clearly he was still cooperating in the siege a moment ago, yet turned around to survive by abandoning his companions without a care, tossing aside even the most basic of morals and courage.

"No worries, with him fleeing, we can trace back to find the Black Cloud Commerce Association, and also..."

Qin Tian looked at Allen, a smile appearing on his lips: "Your companion."

If he truly intended to kill all just now, even a sudden fast escape by the long-haired man wouldn't be out of his reach.

Yet he watched the long-haired man escape with a clear purpose.

He had already marked the long-haired man with a Hunting Mark, next he just needed to follow the mark to find the Black Cloud Commerce Association.

Upon hearing this, Allen's eyes suddenly brightened.

"Allen, after this battle, we are even."

Qin Tian suddenly turned serious, saying: "But next, if you want me to help rescue your companion, we'll need to make a trade."

"What trade!" Allen asked urgently.

"The Black Cloud Commerce Association offered a reward for you because of the whereabouts of the underground Spiritual Spring, while I... have the same desire." Qin Tian admitted frankly.

"No problem!"

Allen agreed without hesitation; initially, he had intended to sell the location of the underground Spiritual Spring to the Black Cloud Commerce Association to make money and purchase a spaceship for their team.

For him, the underground Spiritual Spring wasn't important, he had too many ways to obtain Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures or other opportunities.

A European Emperor is just that confident.

"Good! The deal is established!"

Qin Tian nodded, the underground Spiritual Spring could aid cultivation and enhance Spiritual Ability Level, his only shortcoming at the moment being Spiritual Energy.

Talent, Cultivation Technique, Martial Techniques, Spiritual Artifacts, Summoned Beast—all reaching the maximum, but his Spiritual Ability Level remained stuck at Tier Four eight-star, severely limiting his potential power.

He hoped this time to leverage the power of the Spring to breakthrough to Tier Five.

"Then let's set out quickly."

Allen urged eagerly, suddenly remembering something, he asked:

"By the way, I still don't know your name."

Qin Tian laughed lightly, "I am Qin Tian, probably a bit older than you."

"Then I'll call you Brother Qin Tian."

Allen turned to look at Xiong and Poisonous Widow, Qin Tian introduced them, "Xiong, Scarlett."

Scarlett...

Poisonous Widow's fingers suddenly paused, the silvery Poisonous Silk almost entwining her own skin.

That name, like an old coin, sealed in dust for years, suddenly pulled from the deep recesses of memory by someone, the familiar syllables making her heart anticipate slightly.

Since being labeled "Poisonous Widow," the images on wanted posters had changed several times over, long since forgotten was the fragrant rose-scented name she once had.

At this moment, called out so frankly by Qin Tian, she looked at her fingers stained with countless poisons, suddenly feeling as though the icy cold outer shell was quietly melting, a fleeting distraction crossing her eyes that even she didn't notice, and the curve of her lips conveying a mixture of indescribable complexities.

Xiong seemed indifferent, letting out a deep grunt as greeting, his giant axe slammed to the ground, making rubble bounce wildly, evidently still savoring the thrill of the fierce battle just now.

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