It was it!

"We knew there was a trap. Why didn't we avoid it?"

On the outskirts of Whispering Forest, several leading martial artists from the Virtual God Tower looked toward Liya.

No one present was foolish. They could all tell that the Heavenly Demon Tower had left something in reserve.

Yet Liya insisted on pressing forward, and had even gathered quite a few forces outside the Virtual God Tower to cooperate.

By sheer numbers, the Virtual God Tower's group was the largest within the secret realm, but everyone present knew that if they could not get past Tao Yaoyao, every struggle would be in vain.

Especially since Tao Yaoyao had a peak Level Thirteen demon beast assisting her. No one in the secret realm could stop her.

The Virtual God Tower had always prized caution. If they insisted on charging ahead despite knowing it could not be done and suffered losses as a result, the few of them would be held accountable upon their return.

"A trap means there really is something there."

Liya spoke calmly. She understood their concerns as well, but if they retreated, the opportunity would slip away.

Not the chance to compete for the Nine-Turn Divine Cicada and its shed shell, but the chance to compete for other treasures.

With so many people in the Virtual God Tower, if she did not secure more treasures, then she, the "leader," would be unqualified.

As for the Divine Cicada's Shed Shell and such, she had never considered it, simply because... Shi Yan had said he would fight for it.

When it came to her man, she trusted him without condition.

"Don't worry. If a battle truly breaks out, I'll hold Tao Yaoyao back... Hm?!"

Just as she said that, Liya's ears twitched slightly.

"Wait here. I'll be back soon."

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