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Zheng Yifan ran, the two individuals had been completely taken out by him. The Adamantium Shield rested steadily on his left arm, while the Silver Spear was held aimlessly in his hand. Zheng Yifan had no idea where he should go; he was lost in this underground passage, with no way out. Only that giant bug or the two dead souls knew how to escape.
However, Zheng Yifan did not regret eliminating that Fellow. If he had shown mercy, he was certain he would have been the one to suffer. Compared to the two Fellows who had lived for over ten thousand years, Zheng Yifan knew he would be utterly defeated in a battle of wits.
Now, the relics on the ground could tell Zheng Yifan a lot of information, enough for him to understand what he wanted to know.
It was like one of the ancient scrolls among the two pieces of clothing.
This was not a usable scroll like those in fantasy stories; it was merely something used by the Chiyou Tribe for written records.
What Zheng Yifan needed was exactly this. He casually gathered the relics: two scrolls, two weapons from the fallen, and a bunch of scattered bottles and jars.
Zheng Yifan recognized that those bottles and jars were essential items for the Chiyou Tribe, kept on hand for use in critical moments, either to recover stamina or unleash a final burst of power.
He dared not touch them; he had never considered doing so. Anyone who dared to consume them would undoubtedly meet their demise. This was Zheng Yifan's only view on anything edible belonging to the Chiyou Tribe.
Only those two scrolls were his primary objective now.
The vibrations grew stronger; it was evident that the Treasure Earthworm had followed some path when it reached his doorstep, rather than charging straight in.
It was like how a thief wouldn’t break down their own door but would use a key to enter. He quickly unrolled one of the scrolls in his hand.
There were no traps—just an ordinary leather scroll, well-tanned and substantial in his grip. The characters were incomprehensible to Zheng Yifan. They looked like scribbles from a ghost, but he recognized the drawings on it: it was a map—a world map. He had seen it back at Hope Gathering Place and had etched it deeply into his memory.
Now, comparing it with the map revealed some changes in specific areas and terrain, likely caused by apocalyptic disasters. However, the fundamental elements hadn’t changed much; the locations of seven Treasure Earthworm nests were marked with red circles.
The other scroll contained Design Blueprints, detailing the entry routes to each Treasure Earthworm nest.
One route was designated for the earthworms themselves, while another allowed their people to escape through a hidden passage in a nearby corner.
Zheng Yifan stealthily retreated to the corner, a blind spot within the cave. The design of the cave was quite ingenious; the walls had only a slight angle, but after crossing a distance of over a hundred meters, the angle began to change dramatically.
When Zheng Yifan reached the corner in a specific manner, he discovered that there was actually a dark passageway hidden there. It was nearly impossible to notice unless one looked closely; it seemed like just another part of the nest, but entering it felt like stepping into another cave entirely.
Zheng Yifan was even certain that there was no secret door, just this openly placed passage.
He soon felt relieved, knowing that the massive body of the Treasure Earthworm could not fit into this corner and would never notice this location.
Their hearing was impressive, but the walls had evidently been specially treated.
Zheng Yifan slowly squeezed through, following the map to escape.
However, behind him, the Treasure Earthworm had already returned.
It looked somewhat pitiful now, as if it had been trampled. More importantly, about two meters of its body appeared to be severed. A trickle of dark purple liquid continuously writhed from the wound. Yet, the severed part and the main body could not merge together.
The white liquid increased in volume, and the not-so-intelligent Treasure Earthworm couldn't fully comprehend what was happening. Its entire focus was on its own body, which was undergoing a transformation. The main body gradually returned to its original state beneath the white liquid at an astonishing speed. Meanwhile, the severed segment began to develop independently, evolving into a free entity in just a few minutes, resembling a clone of the Treasure Earthworm.
The white liquid facilitated rapid growth.
Two meters, three meters, four meters—it only stopped growing when it reached four meters in length and one meter in height. It then restored its appearance as the Treasure Earthworm.
If Zheng Yifan were present, he would be astonished because this was indeed how the Treasure Earthworm reproduced: through self-splitting rather than by conventional means involving other organisms.
The speed was remarkable! The effectiveness was high! However, this new Treasure Earthworm was one level weaker compared to its original form.
Clearly, the larger Treasure Earthworm did not hold much affection for its newly created counterpart. Upon seeing Fellow, it immediately emitted an ear-splitting sound followed by an aggressive charge.
The Treasure Earthworm seemed startled and fled before burrowing into the corner of the wall.
The increasingly narrow space prevented the Treasure Earthworm from charging in. Fellow slowly advanced along the wall, relying on its hearing, which proved to be more useful than sight.
Soon, it found the passage that Zheng Yifan had taken and did not hesitate to slip inside.
For the Treasure Earthworm, its territory was sacred and inviolable. If it wanted to survive, it could only flee. If it escaped, it would live; if not, there was only death awaiting.
The entire nest was filled with the roars of the Treasure Earthworm, followed by even angrier howls.
At that moment, it realized its precious treasure was gone. It rolled around frantically, but it did not damage the cave in its frenzy.
For the Treasure Earthworm, having a nest that wasn't too damp and suitable for survival was incredibly difficult—only they understood this. Their moist bodies required a warm and dry environment. Nearby was a limestone mine that provided a warm habitat, allowing them to evaporate the moisture clinging to them.
Such a rare environment made it reluctant to leave or destroy it.
However, causing a ruckus outside was necessary. Even wild beasts have their own anger and thoughts, though theirs are not as complex as those of humans.
Yet the emotion of anger still existed, constantly simmering and boiling over, urging it to charge out and wreak havoc.
Meanwhile, within the passage, Zheng Yifan faced an even graver challenge. The Fifth Level Treasure Earthworm seemed to match Zheng Yifan's strength, but the battle took place underground—the Treasure Earthworm's territory—where Zheng Yifan struggled to adapt. (To be continued...)
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