Chaos Arises

The "experts from a century ago" fled at full speed. With the cover of dark clouds and guidance from their insider, they escaped safely.

The group of "people" ran for over a hundred kilometers before finally landing near Liangshan Pass.

The leading expert turned to the insider beside him. "What should we call you?"

"Call me Hidden Dragon." The insider removed his face covering, revealing an utterly ordinary-looking face.

The leading expert nodded slightly. "Mr. Hidden Dragon, thank you. May I ask why you helped us?"

Hidden Dragon's ordinary face spoke extraordinary words. "As far as I know, a century ago, various factions jointly sent 120 experts nearing the end of their lifespans to explore the Star Secret Realm, as well as investigate what happened after it closed.

"For all these years, everyone only knew that you seniors were missing, neither seen alive nor found dead. Yet no one ever thought of rescuing you.

"Now that you seniors have endured countless hardships to return, you were met with ruthless obstruction.

"I couldn't stand by and watch."

Had he said that before the breakout, the experts would certainly have been suspicious. But now, they believed him to some extent.

Instead, Hidden Dragon asked, "What I don't understand is why you seniors trusted me so easily. I made many preparations, hoping to earn your trust, but none of them were needed."

In fact, after Hidden Dragon appeared, he had only explained the general situation before gaining their trust. It was hard to imagine.

The leading expert was instead puzzled. "Shouldn't someone who appeared at that moment be trusted? To show up at our side at such a time was itself a near-death risk. That act alone was an expression of trust."

Hidden Dragon fell silent. *So you really aren't human anymore, are