Han Wu and the other two fled all the way, and under Great Emperor Lizard Demon's lead, arrived at a hidden cave.
Though this cave was not as safe as a shelter and could not withstand the effects of falling stars,
the fact that it could remain standing through frequent starfalls without collapsing was already no small feat.
Here, Great Emperor Lizard Demon and Ming Ye no longer forced themselves to endure, instead slumping gracelessly onto the ground to rest.
At this moment, Han Wu recalled that before fighting Iron Bear, Emperor of the Land, Great Emperor Lizard Demon had made him a promise.
It had said that once Iron Bear, Emperor of the Land was dealt with, it would tell him an important secret about Shelter No. 5.
Han Wu remembered that quite clearly.
Although they had not managed to kill Iron Bear, Emperor of the Land even by joining forces, Han Wu had contributed if not through merit, then through sheer hard work. He felt qualified to learn the contents of this major secret.
So Han Wu immediately asked Great Emperor Lizard Demon, "You previously promised to tell me an important secret about Shelter No. 5. Can you tell me now?"
Great Emperor Lizard Demon rubbed its rough hide without the slightest concern for appearances.
Considering how exceptionally brave Han Wu had been while fighting Iron Bear, Emperor of the Land, it did not fuss over the prerequisite of whether Iron Bear, Emperor of the Land had been killed.
"Since you want to know, there is no harm in telling you."
"Actually, beneath Shelter No. 5 lies a stone stele capable of protecting the entire shelter. It is precisely because of this stele that the shelter has been kept safe from destruction by falling stars," Great Emperor Lizard