For Shi Yan and the other two, reporting this to their family and claiming a reward was a last resort.
They could hardly follow Qin Hao into the Great Lake and risk certain death. That would not be treasure hunting. It would be suicide.
"Agreed."
"It's the only way."
Shi Haiqing and Shi Qian could only agree helplessly.
As for Teng Keshu and Teng Jinsong, the three had never asked for their opinions. They were not members of the Shi Family and could not take part in these matters.
"Good. I'll notify the Clan Chief and the elders now..."
Shi Yan made his decision on the spot and was about to take out his Communication Token when—
Boom!
An earth-shaking explosion erupted from the bottom of the lake. Its thunderous force shook the entire Earth Doppelganger throughout the Heavenly Gang Zone.
In the distance, the lake suddenly churned. Great volumes of water sprayed into the sky, while thousands of monsters in the Great Lake roared in alarm and charged toward the shore.
"What?"
Shi Yan stared toward the Great Lake in shock.
"That's..."
"What terrifying power!"
Shi Haiqing and Shi Qian were stunned. What kind of attack could shake the entire Earth Doppelganger like that?
Teng Keshu and Teng Jinsong turned pale. Teng Jinsong, in particular, had believed Qin Hao was dead and had been secretly delighted.
But the next instant, another explosion came from the Great Lake, carrying such terrifying might that its pressure alone filled Teng Jinsong with dread. His face went deathly pale.
A dozen or so breaths earlier.
"Roar! Roar! Roar!"
Endless Great Demons of every kind surged through the Great Lake toward Qin Hao.
Without looking back, Qin Hao plunged straight toward the bottom.
A milky-white glow had already spread across his body—the sign