There was no response.
After a long while, slightly trembling words finally echoed from within the trench.
"Lord Two-Horned Lizard..."
"Alright, from now on, we need to pay close attention to the valley entrance. If the Black Rat show any signs of leaving, then we can start thinking about notifying the Calamity Beast hiding in other locations and preparing to lead them outwards, understand?" the Two-Horned Lizard said in a deep voice.
"Yes, understood!" many of the Calamity Beast responded.
"Lord Two-Horned Lizard, why 'consider' instead of directly informing them?!" Black Jade Lion asked in a deep voice from the side.
Upon hearing this, the other Calamity Beast were stunned for a moment, and their gazes instinctively turned in that direction.
"Because we need to guard against the Black Rat guessing that we might take advantage of their departure to attack the valley entrance and thus set a trap for us, even if we do see the Fifth Tier Black Rat guarding the valley entrance leave, we must carefully assess the situation before deciding whether to proceed according to the original plan!" said the Two-Horned Lizard.
"So that's how it is!" The beasts nodded in agreement.
"If we don't see it, then we'll proceed with the second plan?" Black Jade Lion asked.
"Well, if there's a chance, it's better to go through the valley entrance; the chances of getting out are much higher that way. Waiting until afterward, when those Black Rat are off guard, is a bit of a gamble!" the Two-Horned Lizard said seriously.
The Black Jade Lion slowly nodded.
Although under normal circumstances, the Black Rat should lower their guard after dealing with this riot, it's only a possibility, not a certainty.
"With Lord Two-Horned Lizard's comprehensive planning, we're sure we'll be able to escape successfully!"
"Yes!"
"Hehe, those Black Rat probably never dreamed that we'd taken all the factors into account, right?!"
"It's not just that. They probably still think that we released the Calamity Beast from the enclosure and detonated the mines over there to create chaos in the valley, so that we could climb over those mountains and get out while they weren't paying attention, right?"
"There's nothing we can do about it, isn't there? After all, Lord Two-Horned Lizard Lizard's entire plan is to lure them there!"
"Don't even mention it, just thinking about the whole plan gives me the creeps. Could we Calamity Beast even come up with a plan like this?"
"Yes! If we weren't the only ones here, I'd suspect this plan was devised by those despicable humans! Ah, wait, Lord Two-Horned Lizard, I wasn't saying you were despicable!"
"Alright, everyone, look carefully over there. If you spot any signs of Fifth Tier Black Rat flying out, report it immediately!" The Two-Horned Lizard brought the topic back to the forefront with a serious expression.
Upon seeing this, the beasts became solemn.
"Yes..."
"... Captain, do you think the Black Rat guarding the valley entrance will be transferred?"
Whispers echoed quietly through the woods.
Shen Heng glanced at Qin Yu standing beside him and said, "Anything is possible!"
"What about the probability?" Qin Yu asked.
"Hmm... As far as ordinary Calamity Beast are concerned, the possibility of them being transferred here is greater!" Shen Heng pondered for a moment.
"In that case, wouldn't it be better if we went over and followed those Calamity Beast towards the valley entrance?!" Qin Yu asked in a low voice.
The Stone lying beside it also turned its head away.
Lord Shen Heng has become Second Tier being, which has severely limited their information reception. However, from the faint sounds they can make out, they can still vaguely discern that the situation is generally developing in accordance with the plan set by Shen Heng.
Ah, if only Lord Shen Heng's abilities hadn't been weakened, then we could know much more clearly.
Hmm... but if their abilities hadn't been weakened, they would have just left already. Who would be lingering here with those Black Rat?
But no matter what, it's so easy to be by Shen Heng's side. You just have to do whatever he tells you to do!
Thinking of this, Stone turned his head with a sense of contentment.
From the side, a response came from Lord Qin Yu.
"Won't."
"Why?" Qin Yu asked, somewhat puzzled.
"If the Black Rat managing this area are moving the Fifth Tier Black Rat guarding the valley entrance here, it means that Black Rat isn't very smart. If that's the case, the probability of it continuing to have the lower-level Black Rat patrolling afterwards will be very low. With your abilities, we still have a higher chance of escaping afterward!" Shen Heng explained.
"Conversely, if it anticipates that we've arranged for Calamity Beast to rush towards the valley entrance, then it's more likely that it will subsequently continue to deploy Black Rat for patrols."
"However, even if Black Rat were assigned there at that time, they probably wouldn't care too much. And even if they did, they wouldn't care for long. After several days without any disturbance, they would eventually relax."
"Therefore, regardless of whether the Black Rat ultimately guesses that we have arranged for the Calamity Beast to rush towards the valley entrance, the best approach for us is to wait until afterward and, based on the patrolling Black Rat ' reactions, choose an opportune moment to leave!"
Qin Yu, standing to the side, slowly nodded.
"So, all we have to do now is keep waiting?"
"Hmm." Shen Heng responded softly, slowly raising his gaze.
Under the cover of night, the trees in the valley had already begun to sway sometime earlier.
Further away, in the high mountains that surround Black Stone Valley.
If you look closely, you can occasionally see a fallen figure.
It wasn't that it took so long for one to fall; rather, the distance was simply too great. Even if you looked closely, it would take a long time to notice a falling creature.
Time passed slowly in this way.
The Black Rat Clan, their territory.
The Black Rat Chief sat quietly on the ground.
Surrounding it were many Black Rat, and in front of it was another one that was opening its mouth and reporting.
The report ended quickly.
After finishing his report, the Black Rat looked up at the clan leader, who was deep in thought, hesitated for a moment, and then decided not to disturb him.
The other Black Rat in the vicinity also remained silent.
Time passed slowly like this.
The Black Rat Chief's eyes were deep as he reviewed the reports from each of the returning Black Rat in his mind.
Although it was not entirely complete, it still managed to gather a considerable amount of information thanks to the Black Rat it had previously distributed.
The initial riots were roughly divided into two groups.
One wave, taking advantage of the time beforehand, rushed to the arena and released the Calamity Beast inside by shouting "Attack one at a time!"
Another group deliberately gathered together to deal with the third and fourth-tier Black Rat scattered across several mines, in order to reduce the resistance later on.
Then, the second wave of the Calamity Beast split into two groups.
One group started climbing the mountain, attempting to escape.
The other group received the message and rushed to the Origin Ore Origin Ore to report. It was this group that lured Gray Whiskers and the others there, ultimately leading to their deaths.
Yes, he's dead.
This news has already reached the Calamity Beast who were notified by Gray Whiskers and the others, rushed there, but missed the opportunity and narrowly escaped the disaster.
And then, that is, now.
Everything points to the fact that the other side is using various methods to weaken their strength in order to help them cross the mountains surrounding Black Stone Valley and escape!
But is that really the case?!
It thought of the Calamity Beast that were heading towards the Origin Ore.
Even in death, those Calamity Beast believed that there really was Calamity Beast waiting for them over there, the one who orchestrated this incident.
Still silent, the slightly aged Black Rat God grew even more somber.
When did their clan capture such a powerful Calamity Beast...?
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