After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 181 1 Walk and 3 Calculate

With the topic starting to veer in a predicted direction, Shen Xu quickly changed the subject, saying, "Tell me what you discovered at the Kunyuan Palace in the Baiyun Mountains."

Qingyun immediately replied, "About four or five days after you left, Xie Yue led his men to discover the Kunyuan Palace in a valley surrounded by mountains. Because of the lessons learned from the Fire Flame Society and the Five Mountains Society, Xie Yue and his men did not dare to go deep into it, but instead explored the area around the valley."

It was discovered that the Kunyuan Palace was not like the other Kunyuan Palaces, which were surrounded by only one type of threatening demonic beast. Instead, it was guarded by many different kinds of demonic beasts. Although there were many Qi Condensation Realm demonic beasts, they were far less powerful than the demonic beasts surrounding the other three Kunyuan Palaces.

But they felt things weren't that simple, so after noting down the location, they returned to their camp, planning to explore the valley together when you returned.

Two days ago, Brother Zuo returned and immediately took them to that valley. Judging by the time, they should be back in the next couple of days.

"No threat?" Shen Xu frowned.

"Xie Yue and the others are right. It's unlikely that there are no threats around Kunyuan Palace; they just haven't discovered them yet. We should be able to get more detailed information once Zuo Chen and the others return."

"That's what I was thinking too. How's the Tianhe Society doing?" Qingyun asked.

"Haha, things are different now that you're the head! You've started to care about these issues." Shen Xu couldn't help but tease.

"Brother Shen, I even spoke up for you just now!" Qingyun said somewhat angrily.

Shen Xu smiled and said, "Alright, alright! I was wrong."

Although the Tianhe Society has obtained a method to approach the Kunyuan Palace from me, they estimate that they will have to fight the Jin Hong Society before they go back to open the Kunyuan Palace.

After all, they don't need to worry about the Kunyuan Palace, while the Golden Rainbow Society faces many more obstacles.

"Huh? Brother Zuo actually guessed it." Qingyun said in surprise.

Li Xiaoyi said with a sneer, "The Tianhe Society is likely to suffer heavy losses this time. Zuo Chen also included helping the Jin Hong Society to attack the Tianhe Society in the deal. The Jin Hong Society is probably on high alert now, waiting for the Tianhe Society to come to their door."

"What?" Shen Xu exclaimed immediately.

"Why are you so agitated? Is it because you're afraid Jin Hong will hurt your new boyfriend?" Li Xiaoyi looked at Shen Xu coldly.

"How could that be? What do I have to do with the people from the Tianhe Society?" Shen Xu said with a somewhat embarrassed smile.

"That would be best!" Qingyun said with a smile.

Zuo Chen really does plan three steps ahead for every step he takes. Now he understands how Zuo Chen persuaded Jin Honghui.

Only by completely crippling the Tianhe Society can the Jin Hong Society feel secure in conquering the Kunyuan Palace. Otherwise, who can bear having a powerful enemy watching them relentlessly from the sidelines?

Without Zuo Chen's reminder, the Golden Rainbow Society would have focused all its efforts on capturing the Kunyuan Palace, and would have been utterly defeated by the Heavenly River Society. If this continued, the Golden Rainbow Society would have suffered enormous losses.

He guessed that the news of Jin Hong's promising progress in capturing the Kunyuan Palace in the dense forest was probably fake, and that his purpose was to make Tianhe Society lower its guard so that he could crush Tianhe Society in one fell swoop.

In the clash between the two, Zuo Chen can also achieve his goal of weakening the Tianhe Society and the Jin Hong Society.

Even Zuo Chen had taken him into his scheme, because if he knew Zuo Chen had this plan, he would have at least given Bai Lu a subtle reminder.

"What a terrifying guy!" Shen Xu couldn't help but think to himself.

A day later, Zuo Chen led the team that had gone to explore the Kunyuan Palace back to their camp.

"Shen Xu, how have you been these past few days?" Zuo Chen asked with a smile from inside the tent.

"It feels like I'm either on the road or on my way to the road. I only got half a day of rest yesterday," Shen Xu said with a hint of helplessness.

"Then I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you this time. The Kunyuan Palace really can't function without you. Now I'll tell you about the situation around the Kunyuan Palace."

As Xie Yue and the others had said, the valley was indeed teeming with demonic beasts, but overall posed little threat. The real threat, however, lay not within the valley, but in the sky above.

"Flying monsters?" Li Xiaoyi suddenly asked.

"Xiao Yi is right. There are a large number of giant-winged demon eagles around that valley. They soar over the valley day and night. Once they discover that a creature is approaching the vicinity of the Kunyuan Palace, they will immediately let out a loud cry and summon the surrounding demon eagles to swarm and tear the approaching creature to shreds."

That alone wouldn't be a problem for those giant-winged demonic eagles, but upon further observation, we discovered that among them were several giant-winged demonic eagles at the Qi Condensation Realm. They were extremely fast, incredibly strong, and had extremely sharp eyes. Once they targeted us, there was virtually no chance of survival.

I tried to break the deadlock using Shen Xu's method, but their senses are extremely sensitive. If I get too close to them, they will immediately fly into the sky, making it impossible for me to cast illusions.

Moreover, those giant-winged demonic eagles are extremely bloodthirsty, and I suspect their intelligence isn't as high as that of the blue-snouted crocodiles. Once they become unable to communicate, anyone who tries to contact them will be surrounded and attacked, with little chance of survival.

Hearing this, Shen Xu frowned. "What are you thinking?"

“My idea is to first use your mist to conceal your scent and hide your form. Once we’re close enough, we can work together to cast an illusion and try again. As long as we don’t encounter those Qi Condensation Realm demonic eagles, there shouldn’t be any major problems,” Zuo Chen said slowly.

After listening to Zuo Chen's idea, Shen Xu said, "I think this method is not appropriate. Firstly, although ordinary giant winged demon eagles look huge, they don't have many places to carry people. They can barely carry two people at a time."

Secondly, it's too dangerous to be on the back of a demonic eagle. The sky and the lake are vastly different, and even on the back of a demonic eagle, one would likely be attacked by other demonic eagles, with almost no chance of survival if attacked.

"So, according to you, our only option is to force our way through? But we can't touch those demonic eagles as long as they're in the sky." Yuan Wuwei couldn't help but sigh.

“Brother Shen, if you have a better method, feel free to say so,” Cen Chong suddenly said.

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Shen Xu.

"How did Brother Cen know I had a better method?" Shen Xu asked curiously.

"Because your mask has always looked hideous!"

Only then did everyone realize that Shen Xu's expression on the demon mask would only be ferocious when he was in a good mood.

"Haha, I didn't expect Brother Cen to not only look so imposing, but also be so thoughtful." Shen Xu couldn't help but laugh.

"Shen Xu, stop keeping me in suspense and tell me your method!" Xiao Ruohuang asked expectantly.

"The key to my method lies in...you!" Shen Xu circled his finger around the crowd several times before finally pointing at Xiao Ruohuang.

"Me? Shen Xu, are you kidding me?!" Xiao Ruohuang knocked Shen Xu's finger away with a look of disappointment.

At this moment, Zuo Chen smiled and said, "I think I understand what Shen Xu means. Ruohuang is truly the only one who can handle this matter."

"Huh? What can I do?" Xiao Ruohuang asked, looking puzzled.

“Show off your magnificent wings!” Cen Chong said with a smile.

At this point, everyone understood what Shen Xu meant.

"I never thought your fancy but impractical wings would actually come in handy!" Yuan Wuwei couldn't help but exclaim.

"But I think Sister Ruohuang's wings are really beautiful!"

"Haha, Qingyun really understands me. But you're probably going to be disappointed. I don't think my strength is enough to scare those demonic eagles!" Xiao Ruohuang said with some regret.

“Scaring away those demonic eagles isn’t enough. What I need is for you to tame a demonic eagle at the Qi Condensation Realm. Don’t think you can’t do it; Zuo Chen and I will help you,” Shen Xu said with a smile.