Clash (Continued)

As both sides remained locked in a standoff, the Four Heavenly Phenomena stood trembling nearby, not daring to say a word.

Suddenly, a huge boom rang out.

After the blast, the Four Heavenly Phenomena, the Cloud Ninja, and the Stone Ninja all immediately saw thick smoke billowing from somewhere within the Four Heavenly Phenomena.

Black Eagle's expression changed drastically. "Not good!"

Without sparing anyone another glance, he rushed toward that direction at top speed.

Brown Bear, Peacock, and Green Snake all followed at their fastest speed.

Meanwhile, the Cloud Ninja and Stone Ninja exchanged bewildered looks.

But soon, the Cloud Ninja's expressions turned extremely grim, because this was not good news for them.

Mabui said, "Let's go take a look."

She then intended to lead the Cloud Ninja directly into the Four Heavenly Phenomena.

However, Kitsuchi quickly stepped forward and blocked Mabui's path. "Don't be so hasty!"

"Perhaps this is a trick deliberately staged by the Four Heavenly Phenomena. Maybe they want to use this explosion to cover something up."

"How about this? Neither us Stone Ninja nor you Cloud Ninja should rush in. Let's first see what's really going on."

Though he said that, the Stone Ninja immediately moved to block the Cloud Ninja's way.

At this moment, the Cloud Ninja clearly had greater numbers and stronger forces.

Yet the Stone Ninja did not seem afraid in the slightest.

It was not because they were stronger. At this critical juncture, the Cloud Ninja group was likely the strongest team in the entire Artisan Ninja Village. But precisely because they were so strong, they drew even greater wariness from the others.

Now they were rushing to help the Four Heavenly Phenomena, and every faction already knew about the direct relationship between the Four Heavenly Phenomena and the Cloud Ninja.

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