The oasis in the desert had been a measure Kou Ran arranged long ago. Unexpectedly, it came in handy at such a critical moment.
Meanwhile, Zhang Chen and the other three had remained in the oasis, living leisurely. Just as the clown had said, after "Guan Ran" left, she had indeed begun carrying out actions contrary to Xing Shi and had not revealed Zhang Chen's location. Zhang Chen and the others simply waited for "Guan Ran" to finish all the necessary preparations.
During this time, the clown discussed and finalized the plan with Zhang Chen and Elizabeth.
"The time is about right. Let Xing Shi receive us directly as honored guests."
With Zhang Chen's words, after resting in the oasis for a full two weeks, the group officially set out for the main region of the Devouring Realm.
First of all, Zhang Chen's purpose was not to kill Xing Shi or destroy the Devouring Realm. None of that would be of any use to him, nor was it the outcome he wanted.
The main reason he had come to the Devouring Realm was the lower volume of the "Body Devouring Heart Sutra." Zhang Chen needed that tome. It was the foundation for opposing the force behind Wang Yizhi, as well as a wish left behind by Senior Devourer Hunter.
If he could settle this matter directly with Xing Shi, there would be no need for anything else to happen.
However, Zhang Chen had killed Xing Shi's eldest son, and Senior Devourer Hunter had also emphasized that Xing Shi might have always held a grudge over the upper volume of the "Body Devouring Heart Sutra." If Zhang Chen openly asked for the lower volume, he would inevitably expose his knowledge of the matter, and conflict would certainly arise.
"Who goes there?!