Both of their faces finally turned completely white. They believed, absolutely believed, that Kerse was indeed a person of treacherous and brutal nature. To thoroughly purge the thirty-five isnds of rebellious elements, he definitely had the capacity for such grand actions. Their pn had to succeed by catching the enemy off guard; once their pns were leaked, a few dragon turtles quietly positioned by the seaside under the cliff would be enough to shatter all their carefully prepared attacks and sughter all the attackers beneath the cliff.

  But it seemed there was a tiny loophole. Grus slowly lifted his head: "If he knows everything, why would he let us follow you? Isn't he afraid we would kill you? Are you willing to be the sacrifice?"

  "It's very simple... because he knows that you two are no match for me!" Liu Sen said leisurely: "Isn't it proven now?"

  They had to admit it. Even if they didn't want to acknowledge it, the wounds on their bodies were a constant reminder! Of course, they could never know that at the time of departure, Liu Sen was truly just a novice who knew nothing. It would have been too easy for them to kill him, and he acquired all his skills in just one evening and half a night! —No one would believe such a thing!

  "But when you were on the ship... why did you run?" Naka interjected.

  "Did I run?" Liu Sen ughed: "I just dove into the sea to inform the people coming to meet me about your actions!"

  There were people to meet him? Indeed, everything had a perfect expnation! Naturally, they did not know about the merpeople beneath the sea, and the merpeople would not expose this lie.

  Their ultra-secret operation ended up being calcuted by others at every step. Cold sweat dripped down Grus's back, and after a long time, he looked up: "If all of this was arranged by your grandfather, you shouldn't have told us. By doing so, it will inevitably ruin your grandfather's ingenious pn!" If Kerse was luring the thirty-five cns to attack Wind God Isnd, and now everything was revealed, the thirty-five isnds naturally would not attack, and Kerse's ingenious pn would surely fail.

  Liu Sen sighed softly: "I would indeed like to see those traitors die one by one on the isnd, but... but my father is firmly opposed. He prefers to coexist peacefully with the thirty-five cns. So, he gave me a secret order that if this tragedy happens, he will revoke my position as the young master the moment he assumes office. I think it's safer to listen to my father because, after all, grandfather is getting old, and it will be my father who will lead in the future. Maybe you can give me some advice!"

  Grus and Naka made eye contact and nodded lightly. Grus said solemnly: "Young master, we understand everything. You can do it now. As long as you kill us, this tragedy will not happen!"

  Their eyes closed, resigned to death! Liu Sen first picked up Naka's package, then lifted the long sword, his voice cold: "Very well, you may die now..." Suddenly, there was a loud noise from the woods, and Liu Sen shouted: "Who's there?" He swiftly entered the jungle, where the sound of whooshing wind and countless leaves falling could be heard.

  Grus and Naka opened their eyes at the same time and shouted lowly: "Run!" Struggling to get up, they crawled into another part of the jungle and ran as fast as they could. Despite their severe injuries, the situation was a matter of life and death, so they dared not pause. They ran for miles, and no one chased after them. After turning into another part of the jungle and continuing to run, they didn't know how long they ran until they finally stopped, both colpsing to the ground, gasping for breath.

  Naka looked around nervously: "He won't catch up, will he?" It was strange for a first-level swordsman to be afraid of a fourth-level magician chasing after them, but it wasn't surprising since Liu Sen's skills were too strange, leaving them no room to defend.

  "Terrifying! Terrifying!" Grus murmured: "It's too terrifying!"

  Naka wiped the fresh blood from his mouth: "Yes, his magic is too terrifying. Could it be the isnd master's secret technique?"

  "Of course! Not to mention how terrifying the magic is!" Grus gasped for breath: "I'm talking about their treachery and ruthlessness... Without the second isnd master, we would have likely become sinners of the thirty-five isnds!"

  "Yes!" Naka said: "The second isnd master is gentle and never does evil deeds. Only he is suitable to be the isnd master of Wind God Isnd!"

  "What a pity he's not the isnd master yet!" Grus slowly said: "We have to give up our action. However, we still need to keep in touch with the people of the thirty-five isnds, asking them to endure for now, preserve themselves to the utmost, and wait a few years for peace. Why take a huge risk and act prematurely?"

  "Exactly!" Naka said excitedly: "Let's find a pce to heal first. Can you still walk?" They turned into the jungle, walking further and further away.

  Their figures finally disappeared completely, and a smiling face appeared from behind the trees, naturally belonging to Liu Sen.

  On the side of the path, both of them thought an enemy had suddenly appeared, but only Liu Sen knew that this "enemy" was actually himself. Taking advantage of the moment they closed their eyes, he threw a stone into the woods to create a disturbance, then loudly charged into the jungle.

  If these two didn't know to run away, they would be fools. They weren't fools; they took the opportunity to escape, and their ability to seize the chance was top-notch. However, Liu Sen's tracking skills were also first-rate. If the function of the hand is strength, then undoubtedly, the function of the legs is agility. Tracking these two injured men through the jungle was not too difficult.

  His tracking had two purposes: to confirm and to make a temporary decision. If these two had other schemes, he could kill them at any time, but their reaction satisfied him. The thirty-five isnds would not rebel, and he also quietly enhanced his father's prestige, giving the thirty-five isnds a reason not to cause trouble: waiting a few years for safety, why risk it by acting prematurely?

  He did not want any form of skirmish between the thirty-five isnds and Wind God Isnd. Wind God Isnd was his future refuge and base, while the thirty-five isnds were the power he aimed to win over in the future. Currently, he could not make decisions; he could only find ways to maintain the status quo, and this lie was the best method.

  As for these two, he could kill them, but since they unknowingly acted as his pawns and pyed the role of peace envoys, why bother killing them?

  Exiting the jungle and heading straight for the path, Liu Sen wasn't worried about encountering Grus and Naka. They were already like startled birds, daring not to take the main roads. Naka's package contained a rge bag of gold coins, a personal letter from his father, and his own change of clothes, which was great!

  Indeed, strength is the foundation of everything. Yesterday on the ship, without strength, facing the betrayal of two subordinates, he could only flee in a panic. But now, with strength, as soon as he nded, it was they who fled in disarray, and both the money and letters were recovered. As for the dragon turtle armor given to Grus, he did not care about it at all. Even with Grus wearing the dragon turtle armor, he could still break his ribs with a punch. The dragon turtle armor was not as useful as the legends suggested!

  Ahead was a small fishing vilge, simple yet pristine. This world was not only made up of magicians and swordsmen; ordinary people were the majority. However, they were so weak that it made people forget about their rge presence and overlook their existence. Liu Sen discarded the long sword, remembering he was a magician, and what he needed to learn was magic. Carrying a long sword would be inappropriate.

  But he seemed to have forgotten his distinguished identity. This pce was completely new to him; everything was fresh. Thus, walking down the road, Liu Sen did not feel tired, only curious, like a child entering a zoo for the first time.

  The pnts here were tall and rge, with some trees having leaves so big they could be used as hats, and some branches were thick but had no leaves at all. Some trees' branches intertwined with others, presenting a diverse and fascinating ecological scene. If this were in a botanical garden in another world, it would surely attract visitors to linger. But here, mixed in with countless strange pnts, it seemed so ordinary.

  Passing through the vilge (though he did not know for sure it was a fishing vilge, it was just a guess), ahead was a main road leading straight north. He was not worried about going the wrong way because there were no road forks here, just this one road. At the end of the road was a pin, and at the edge of the pin seemed to be a tall city wall.

  Several roads converged here, also leading to the city. There were now more pedestrians, some riding horses, others riding deer, with those on deer evidently of higher status than those on horses. There were magicians and swordsmen, who left behind a proud silhouette to the ordinary pedestrians. Liu Sen, mingling in the stream of common people, finally entered through the city gates. A stone-carved double-headed eagle spread its wings atop the city, signifying "ZheMo City" as his father had mentioned.

  Unfolding the map from the package on the city's edge, the map clearly marked the route: ZheMo City — JiLiMan City — XiHe — ChiBu Grassnd — SuErSaSi (location of the Magic and Martial Arts Academy). Although the map was clear, he still did not know which way to go. Just as he was about to ask someone, a crisp voice came from behind: "Excuse me, how do I get to the Magic and Martial Arts Academy?"