Deep within Fire Cloud Cave, Zhang Wei's words finally put Yang Ling's anxious heart at ease.
Xie Jinjia, the Ministry of War's left vice minister, had not betrayed Zhao State.
"The Ministry of War and the Iron Clothes Department caught wind of this early on. They've already confirmed that the Old Flood Dragon passed away."
"The Star Sea Fishing Alliance doesn't know that. They still think their methods were discreet and that they're the only ones who know."
"...They've been played."
"In that case, the Pacify the Rong King and the others shouldn't be in any danger either. Zhao State and the Rong Tribe have two third-rank experts between them. They should be able to handle this comfortably."
Given Yang Ling's in-depth understanding of the Ministry of War and the Iron Clothes Department-
The Star Sea Fishing Alliance had most likely sent only one third-rank expert, so Zhao State and the Rong Tribe had each sent one Third-Rank Grandmaster.
"If the Star Sea Fishing Alliance had enough reserves to send two third-rank experts, they'd probably be facing four Third-Rank Grandmasters."
Sizzle, sizzle-
A grave look appeared on Yang Ling's face. Half a kilometer directly ahead, a Magma River surged and roared.
Rolling waves of heat closed in on Yang Ling, and the temperature of his Sky Wolf Battle Armor began to rise slowly.
"In a place like this, the Sky Wolf Battle Armor... actually makes it harder for me to cool down."
With no other choice, Yang Ling could only remove the Sky Wolf Battle Armor and travel light.
"It's a little cooler now, but how can I cross this Magma River safely?"
Yang Ling thought for a moment, then took another Fire-Avoidance Pill.
He had already taken three Fire-Avoidance Pills since coming ashore on the island, and had three