They had heard plenty of rumors before and had remained skeptical, but this was the first time any of those present had encountered such troublesome opponents. Now, at last, they believed.
Facing these metal monsters that could neither be killed nor smashed apart, they were like ordinary mortals, gaining a profound understanding of why flesh and blood could not compete.
"Defend long enough, and you're bound to slip up. We can still evade these Ironclad Divine Soldiers' weapons for now, but if this drags on, we'll be in trouble. By then, it'll be too late for regrets. We should retreat!"
Sensing that things were going wrong, Kang Long could not help secretly regretting his decision and hurriedly spoke up.
But just then, Fang Qianyuan unexpectedly said, "You retreat first. I'll go farther in and have a look."
Kang Long said in astonishment, "Young Master Fang, you..."
With the hint of a smile, Fang Qianyuan looked at Kang Long. "There's no need to worry about me, Fellow Daoist Kang. I'll be fine. Who else is willing to keep exploring with me?"
These words were the result of careful consideration. His strength had long since far surpassed everyone present, and there was no need for him to travel with a group of weaklings.
While Kang Long schemed to obtain the treasure, hoping to gather as much information as possible and seize the initiative, Fang Qianyuan was doing the same thing. The greatest difference between them was that one talked while the other acted-and the latter possessed greater strength and far more confidence!
When the Ironclad Divine Soldiers appeared and the others struggled to fend them off, fearing disaster, Kang Long thought of retreating and finding another way to return later. Fang Qianyuan, however, saw it as an excellent opportunity.
Thus, he stepped