fifth form

Chapter 3406 Traces of the Void Furnace
Zhang Xuezhou can become friends with many visitors from outside the region.

For example, the Emperor, Montesbottom, Naggs, and even the Zodiac, his enemy.

This kind of social interaction seems to have no taboos.

For a moment, everyone almost thought that Zhang Xuezhou and the descendant of the Spider God Cave had developed feelings for each other.

But only Zhang Manqian and others knew Zhang Xuezhou's criteria for friends: if they were fire meteors that could integrate into human society, such people were acceptable and worth learning from.

If the races are different, then only absolute control can lead to integration. Huang Daoxian was controlled to the point of wanting to live or die before he was able to enter Beirehe.

If Huang Daoxian still has its original plant body and tries to develop its own plant kingdom, it will be impossible for it to integrate.

Disputes and conflicts arise between different nations, primarily composed of humans, and it is almost impossible for different races across civilizations to coexist peacefully.

This is not merely a conjecture about the future, but also a reflection of the history of struggles that have taken place in another world for thousands of years.

Zhang Xuezhou obviously couldn't allow such a problem to arise, no matter how amicable his communication with this Spider God's descendant was.

The Spider God Guards were untied, their severed spider legs were reattached, and the artifact 'Thorn', which Zhang Xuezhou had thrown into the underground glacier, was carried back by a group of spiders.

As the Spider God Guardian held the 'thorn' and its body rose and contracted, the image of Montespino quickly appeared.

Unlike before, when the Spider God Guardian transformed again, he no longer wore his original clothes; instead, his body was covered in a layer of purple armor.

"One of the prisoners I captured ran away with your little cutie. Can you give that prisoner back to me?"

Zhang Xuezhou remained calm, showing no sign of wariness after returning the artifact. Instead, he spoke in a peaceful tone, asking for the Montes Steel Hair.

“This prisoner has a good physique, which happens to be what I like to do,” Zhang Xuezhou said. “He was one of my research subjects, and it’s rare to catch him outside. It’s a pity he was taken away by you!”

"Um... this is also one of my prisoners. I have some use for him. Since you've asked, I'll release him, but you'll need to exchange him for other prisoners!"

Spider God Guard, speaking fluent and clear Omega Alliance language, earnestly stated his demands.

"No problem, as long as your little cutie can cooperate, I'll go capture a prisoner to exchange for you right away!"

Zhang Xuezhou readily agreed to the task, much to the delight of the Spider God Guard.

“The hermit in your cave is extremely difficult to find, and we won’t be able to find him anytime soon. Nine-Headed is likely to escape. Let’s go and check the situation on the eastern route first!”

"The forces to the east are skilled in aerial combat, making them difficult for us to reach. Do you have any countermeasures?"

"You can try first. I won't ask you for prisoners if I can't capture one!"

Zhang Xuezhou stepped outwards, and the countless spiders in the Spider God Cave crawled away as he stepped, allowing him to pass.

The Spider God Guards followed him closely, while also keeping an eye on the others.

Most of the people followed with solemn and serious expressions, but some were unable to remain calm, wary of the Spider God Guards, and gripped their genetic weapons tightly for protection.

Grian, on the other hand, was in a relaxed mood while taking photos and videos, and even managed to capture some extremely horrifying scenes with his camera.

It wasn't that Grean trusted Zhang Xuezhou to the point of blind obedience, thus failing to see the risks around him. Rather, it was because Grean had seen Xuanming and gained experience, and had become adapted after being influenced by Xuanming's aura. He did not experience any abnormal physical rejection due to the dangers and strangeness of the Spider God Cave.

He moved with a light step, his gaze mostly focused on the camera.

This attitude left some people who had previously looked down on Grean for his good luck feeling unspeakable. It was like they were putting a mule to the test, only to find out later that they were the mule themselves.

Many people have complex feelings and react differently when faced with a dangerous place.

Fortunately, everyone's behavior was normal. If everyone had been fearless, it would have aroused suspicion.

As they continued outwards from the Spider God's Cave, Zhang Xuezhou's expression remained calm. While his ability to make the spider swarm give way was temporary, his actual inspection of the Spider God's Cave's terrain was a genuine fact.

He had some small deals with the Spider God's descent entity; the other party believed they had profited, while Zhang Xuezhou felt he hadn't lost out either.

Compared to blindly following others and making random attempts, it is always safer to know the facts thoroughly.

If they can subdue the Spider God Guard once, they can subdue them twice. If they can take away 'Thorn', they will surely be able to take away 'Thorn' a second time. With the ability to avoid the spider swarm, their actions will be much easier.

Inside the winding and tortuous cave, the group continued to move outwards along the corroded and hollow terrain.

Nearly twenty minutes later, the group finally saw the giant exit of the Spider God Cave.

"He led us down a complicated route; he didn't trust us!"

"It doesn't matter!"

Upon seeing the Spider God Guardian, transformed into the form of Montes Bingo, uttering a series of deep and piercing sounds to command the spider swarm, Ren Anran couldn't help but send a telepathic message, to which Zhang Xuezhou responded with a short reply.

For him, the winding and complex caverns of the Spider God Cave were not important; what mattered was being able to locate himself and avoid getting lost.

"They seem capable of mass-producing ferocious beasts?"

"The power of the laws is indeed formidable!"

The group had only been waiting at the exit of the Spider God's Cave for thirty seconds when the Spider God's Guard summoned six ferocious spider beasts.

These spider-like beasts varied in color and were similar in size to those that the group had previously killed.

If the power of the laws that created the ferocious spider beasts had not been taken back, this Spider God's descendant would not have sacrificed its own power to create another batch of ferocious beasts in order to coordinate with the attack.

The reappearance of the spider-like beast caused many people's eyelids to twitch, and some belatedly realized the benefits of the temporary peace between them.

If people believe they have defeated the ferocious spider beast and are now only searching for the descendant, or if disputes arise due to coveting the artifact, disaster may befall them without them even realizing it.

Four forces lingered around the Spider God's Cave. There was a reason why Montesbarton acted like a fool and repeatedly launched attacks. It was because the other forces knew more and chose to surround the cave like wolves, waiting for an opportunity.

What opportunity are they waiting for?

Zhang Xuezhou's gaze swept towards the vicinity of the cave, where he saw a mountain bike hanging precariously to the side.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, feeling that the number marked on the car was extremely familiar.

When he asked Cai Guoli telepathically, Cai Guoli nodded, confirming that it was indeed the car that Xu Lu had ridden away in.

"The Void Furnace is extremely adept at concealment; could it be that he is hiding in the Spider God's Cave?"

The fact that the Void Furnace could hide in the snake cave for decades was not only due to the convenient terrain, but also because it could endure the long period of tedious torment and had no need for food after being separated from the physical body.

Zhang Xuezhou is the type to act quickly and decisively, while Xu Lu possesses the excellent quality of patiently waiting for an opportunity.

Although they had lost contact for several years, Zhang Xuezhou had not forgotten the name and continued to pay attention to Xulu.

He knew that the Void Furnace had its eye on the Spider Swarm when he was setting up the array flags in the Omega Alliance, but he only just now got a general idea of ​​the Void Furnace's true intentions.

Compared to his simple exploration of the Spider God Cave, Xu Lu was clearly more familiar with it and might even have secretly restrained the Spider God's descending body, forcing it to relocate its sacrificial area.

"Speaking of which, how did Huang Daoxian find the Spider God's descending form, and even step on it?"

If there was anything missing from this mission, Zhang Xuezhou felt it was that Huang Daoxian, who was either in a state of madness or pretending to be crazy, was not brought along.