The flowers bloom separately, and each tells its own story.
The Imperial Dragon Secret Realm was characterized by its high mountains and dense forests, making one feel as if they had entered a primeval forest.
The Huaxia team received a telepathic message from Zhang Qingze.
"Old Hei Lin, what is this second grandfather planning? Why are we back to kidnapping again?" Ying Xuan asked doubtfully.
"Did those old guys discover some benefits and want us to capture people for ransom? By the way, did they mention the Roman Holy See just now?" Lin Zhan asked the other two.
"They didn't mention it. Are we still supposed to capture them alive?" Zhang Haoran asked, confused.
"Capture them alive? What a joke! First, we take care of those holy see bastards, then we deal with those two teams. If they don't behave, we kill them too, and say it was accidental gunfire when we get out." Lin Zhan's personality had indeed been accurately predicted by the elders outside.
"Old Hei Lin, we don't even have guns. Besides, what kind of gun can kill a martial artist?"
"Ying Xuan, your brain needs treatment. It's good that you're not the boss anymore, or you'd lead all of us to ruin." Lin Zhan couldn't be bothered to talk to the simple-minded fellow.
"Stop thinking about things beyond your intelligence. Hurry up and get out the formation map so we can figure out where to go."
Lin Zhan turned to Leng Shan and said, "Release your little treasures and go find people." Su Dan Novel Network.
Leng Shan nodded, took out two hunter emblems, and released 5 spirit hounds and over 20 skylarks.
The spirit hounds were 1.5 meters tall, with slender bodies, agile movements, good at tracking and running fast, and had good stamina.
Skylarks were hawk-like birds about a foot long, with excellent speed, stamina, and eyesight. Old Master Leng's Cloud Chaser was an evolved form of the skylark.
These two were specially bred hunting beasts by the Leng family for tracking and reconnaissance. It was known that in special terrains like high mountains and deep forests, hunters were the best scouts.
Ying Xuan took out the secret realm formation map given by his family ancestor and approached Jiang Zheng.
"Old Jiang, warfare is the forte of your Jiang family. You make the arrangements."
Jiang Zheng took the formation map and studied it carefully. He found that Ying Xuan's map was drawn very detailed. Their current location was in the outermost forest. Further in was a large river, followed by a huge valley.
The dense forest and the river formed a semicircle, enclosing the valley in the innermost part. Jiang Zheng accurately marked their location and direction, drawing a straight line, intending to traverse the forest and reach the valley as quickly as possible.
"Old Ying, you truly are your ancestor's favorite son. This formation map is too detailed. Everyone, come and take a look." Jiang Zheng teased Ying Xuan.
Lin Zhan and the others gathered around, looking at the formation map spread on the ground by Jiang Zheng.
"This entire dense forest is the outermost part of the secret realm. We are located slightly to the right of this forest." Jiang Zheng pointed to the formation map.
"Also, those people must be in this dense forest. To obtain treasures, they must head towards the center, which is that valley."
"Old Leng, release all your skylarks. You don't need to scout the dense forest. Just patrol near the riverbank. To reach the center, they must cross the river. We have the formation map, so we have the advantage. We will quickly traverse the dense forest, cross the river, and ambush them on the other side."
Lin Zhan looked at the formation map and agreed with Jiang Zheng's flanking tactics. He immediately said, "Old Leng, take your hunting dogs to scout ahead. Bai Zhanlong and Old Xiao will advance stealthily to the left and right of the team, paying attention to the surroundings. I will have Xiao Jin cooperate with you."
In the forest, no one was a better scout than Leng Shan, the hunter, with his hunting dogs. As for Xiao Jin, being a snake-like spirit beast, the forest was its domain.
"Old Ying, take Meng Gang, He Dazhuang, and Wang Dazhuang to follow Old Leng and be responsible for clearing the path. Be careful, this huge forest cannot be this peaceful. Be ready to support Old Leng."
"Old Zhang, you and your fellow disciples will be responsible for the rear guard, beware of beast ambushes. When the battle starts ahead, you will need to provide fire support. In the forest, your lightning magic is the most effective attack method."
"Ling Xiu elder sister, Bai Liqiu, you and Old Jiang will stay in the center. Pay close attention to the left and right flanks. If Old Xiao or Old Bai are in danger, be ready to support or assist. Old Jiang, keep a close eye on the direction so we don't get lost."
After Lin Zhan assigned everyone their tasks, he summoned Xiao Jin again.
"Boss, where is this place? I feel a bloodline calling from that direction." Xiao Jin was a spirit beast with dragon bloodline, so the Imperial Dragon Secret Realm naturally had a stronger attraction for it.
"This is the Imperial Dragon Secret Realm. The Imperial Dragon clan, being an ancient warrior tribe that raised dragon beasts, naturally possesses more perfect methods for the evolution of dragon-blooded spirit beasts. Xiao Jin, you and Old Leng will scout ahead together, paying attention to any movement around you."
"Understood, boss." With that, it turned into an afterimage and swam into the forest, its natural serpentine instincts fully unleashed.
"Old Hei Lin indeed has the demeanor of a great general. His arrangements are very proper, much better than ours," Zhang Haoran said to Ying Xuan.
"Yes, this person is shrewd, meticulous, ruthless, devious, and far-sighted. Most importantly, he is shameless and petty. He possesses all the qualities of an excellent leader," Ying Xuan agreed with a nod.
"You know he's petty, yet you dare to say that. Old Hei Lin said something that was very true, and that is about your brain needing treatment." Zhang Haoran then walked towards his fellow disciples.
Ying Xuan looked at Lin Zhan's sinister smile and felt a chill down his spine. He muttered in a low voice, "Damn it, Old Hei Lin heard me. This guy is so petty, he'll definitely make things difficult for me."
With that, Ying Xuan quickly followed Leng Shan with Meng Gang and the two Dazhuangs to scout ahead.
Watching Ying Xuan's departing figure, Lin Zhan muttered, "Dare to speak ill of me behind my back? Just right, when it's time for the kidnapping, I'll let you go first. That kid Adam Saur is also a stubborn one. It's fitting to let Ying Xuan tackle this tough bone."
The group moved forward rapidly in their arranged formation. After passing through nearly half of the dense forest, Lin Zhan heard Xiao Jin's telepathic message.
"Boss, there's a situation. Two big guys ahead. Should I take them down?"
"What are they? Can we avoid them?"
"Two mid-level Gold realm giant lizards, with a trace of dragon bloodline. It would take too long to detour and avoid them. Let's just fight them. Have Leng Shan help me hold one back. I can finish the battle in 2 minutes at most."
"Okay, hold on, I'll be right there. We'll kill them as quickly as possible. See if there are any other fierce beasts nearby." Lin Zhan explained the situation to everyone and quickly caught up with Leng Shan.
"Old Leng, Xiao Jin found two mid-level Gold realm giant lizards ahead. Let's hold one back and cooperate with Xiao Jin to quickly finish the battle."
"Old Ying, lead your men to provide cover. You don't need to fight, just pay attention to your surroundings so no one sneaks up on you."