Red Hero was wary, and so were Lu Yin and the others.
No one knew why that being had exposed Red Hero's betrayal of the Second Barrier.
Perhaps it had a personal grudge against Red Hero. Or perhaps it wanted to weaken Human Civilization.
What was visible in plain sight was not frightening. What was frightening was what lurked unseen in the shadows.
Their opposition to Red Hero seemed to stem from Jiu Wen and Azure Lotus Supreme's schemes, but in truth, everything had been orchestrated by that hidden presence behind the scenes.
Yet they had no choice. Even if that being was plotting against Human Civilization, they still had to act. Red Hero could no longer be considered a fighting force of Human Civilization. He didn't care whether humanity lived or died, and could destroy Human Civilization at any time. A traitor like that was more terrifying than an enemy.
They had acted to lower the ceiling of Red Hero's strength and prevent him from breaking through. It was something Jiu Wen and the others had no choice but to do—and it was also the hidden presence's open scheme.
They had no choice. Neither did Red Hero.
"Still, even if this isn't a test, we can't let Red Hero think we're afraid of him." Lu Yin looked at Azure Lotus Supreme and the eldest. "Let's go pay a visit to Star Under Red Clothes Civilization."
The eldest raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean? We're going to provoke him again?"
Lu Yin said, "Just to greet him. Since he's already left, he won't make another move."
Azure Lotus Supreme looked at the eldest. "Actually, I think he seems a little wary of you."
Every Seven Treasures Heavenly Toad had a personality flaw, and the eldest was no exception.
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