Chapter 42: Narrow Paths Cross
The first adventure group to make a move was a large band dressed in red. They looked well prepared.
Seeing movement over there, Zhang Zhen couldn't help hurrying a few steps forward.
Zheng Shi'an laughed heartily. "Brother, don't worry! They won't have an easy time getting what they want!"
"That adventure group probably doesn't know there's Mystic Moon Grass beneath the Golden Orchid Tree, much less that a whole nest of Mist Cicadas is hiding beneath the grass. If they charge in recklessly, they'll only get themselves wiped out!"
As soon as he finished speaking, before the red-clad adventurers could even reach the Golden Orchid Tree, a swarm of creatures suddenly surged out and drove them back.
The adventurers all fell to the ground. For a time, no one dared take another step forward.
"Are those the Mist Cicadas?" Mo Tian asked instinctively, watching the cicadas beat their transparent wings.
"Yes!" Zheng Shi'an nodded solemnly. He knew these creatures might seem insignificant and weren't as ferocious as other Chaos Strange Beasts, but when it came to being difficult to deal with, the Mist Cicadas ranked near the top!
"Brother Zheng, when should we make our move?" Mo Tian asked.
Zheng Shi'an glanced at the two other groups poised to act nearby and said gravely, "Brother Mo, let's wait until they've all made their moves, then seize our chance. We each have our roles to play, and we must secure both the Golden Orchid Tree and the Mystic Moon Grass!"
"Good!" Mo Tian nodded cautiously, eyes narrowed as he watched the adventure groups that had yet to act.
From one group dressed in black, a man soared into the air and laughed. "Hahaha! Since you're all being so courteous, then we of the Heavenly Fire Adventure