Goblin Dependency

As the captain of the "Wind Forger", the pure blood Elf Sefeng was also organizing the losses his team had suffered.

Compared to Iron Grid, this Elf adventurer clearly tidied up his appearance a bit after the battle, looking less disheveled, but at the same time, through his expression and posture, one could equally sense the deep hatred for "Algae Scale" Dodd, almost palpable in the air.

There’s no doubt, if this Great Pirate fell into his hands, he would be subjected to inhumane tortures.

What’s surprising is, despite feeling this bad, Elf Sefeng noticed Xia Nan’s gaze and, like Iron Grid, forcibly controlled the muscles and skeleton in his neck, and stiffly nodded towards Xia Nan.

The adventurers adhere to a survival-of-the-fittest jungle law.

Xia Nan’s strength far exceeded what his appearance and age should suggest, even greatly assisting both sides in the battle.

Thus, the adventurers on the field accord him the respect due to the strong.

To some extent, the grudge between "Furious Tide Battle Gang" and "Wind Forger" has entangled for many years because the overall strength of the two teams is evenly matched.

If either side’s strength were to overpower the other, whether through a battle declaring an end or by disbanding and escaping, these disputes would have ended long ago.

Now, after the Sha Hua Fishman battle, the longstanding hatred between the two teams cannot be easily resolved, but facing a powerful shared enemy on Stodd Island, at least until they completely disengage from this event, the members of "Furious Tide Battle Gang" and "Wind Forger" will exercise restraint.

You can detect a sense of easing atmosphere among the adventurers, even those feelings of betrayal experienced at the Secret Realm fade as the battle concludes.

Notably, Xia Nan did not hide his combat style during the fight.

Hence, all adventurers on the field witnessed the Black Wolf Beast darting back and forth across the beach and sea.

Many of these adventurers were previously subjected to a ritual by an adventurer possessed by a similar demon in the Secret Realm.

It is hard not to draw connections.

For a moment, everyone’s expressions became strange.

However, due to Xia Nan’s exaggerated display like a high-level adventurer, they dared not say much.

But it’s foreseeable that after the battle on Stodd Island, his nickname "Haiya" will further spread across the Southern Islands, becoming a truly renowned figure.

After the battle, naturally came the loot distribution phase.

Thanks to Xia Nan’s recent performance in the battle, the entire distribution process went smoothly and concluded swiftly.

As the unmistakable "MVP" of the whole battle, first breaking into the enemy’s rear, drawing significant forces, consecutively beheading three Fishman Priests, then swiftly returning to shore to assist, and personally killing the Fishman commander, Xia Nan undoubtedly obtained the most valuable part of the haul.

Including the casting tools of three priests, the Deep Blue Gold Stone Fish Spear and armor of the Elite Fishman Commander.

Its estimated value could reach four-digit Gold Coin.

While the miscellaneous remaining items, like the weapons and equipment of Fishman henchmen and guards, are planned to be brought back to Suo Yu Bay to exchange for Gold Coin.

Though Half-Elf Alton didn’t actually participate in fighting the Fishmen, his music provided considerable assistance to the adventurers on the field.

At the end of the battle, it was his brief control that gave Iron Grid and Sefeng the chance to inflict damage on the Fishman commander.

Therefore, his contribution was second only to Xia Nan, even surpassing the two captains.

Judging by the small guy’s beaming expression, he likely doesn’t care much for these Gold Coin.

"Speaking of, after Dodd’s death, besides ours, there was another light spot illuminated inside the Secret Realm, that should’ve been you, right?"

Xia Nan glanced at Alton holding the small lute beside him and asked.

His perspective floating above the sea when pulled into the Secret Realm allowed him to clearly see the small guy exiting the Secret Realm at almost the same time as he did.

"Exactly!" Not denying or hiding, Alton nodded straightforwardly, "This ritual is quite interesting, I never thought before that the Red Dragon’s flight primarily relies not on its wings, and many times fluttering is just for balance."

"But the Dragon Nest inside isn’t that interesting, other than Gold Coin it’s just some shiny boring stuff."

Red Dragon?

Hearing Alton say this, Xia Nan suddenly understood.

No wonder the small guy with such a non-aggressive personality survived to the final stage of the ritual.

No wonder Dodd’s light spot overlapped with Alton’s for so long, only for him to escape in the end.

It seems Alton was reborn as a Red Dragon hatchling in a Dragon Nest deep underground, possibly guarded by an adult as protection.

Isn’t this the Charm of Goddess Divine Favor...

For a moment, Xia Nan began seriously considering after these events end, finding a reliable casino, taking several hundred gold coins, and using the little guy’s approach to please the goddess.

However... would just several hundred gold coins be too little, why not bring more? But if really going into four figures, it does seem a bit distressing...

After tidying up the battlefield, adventurers either treated their own injuries or prayed devoutly for their deceased comrades to an unknown Divine.

As the leaders of the two teams, Iron Grid and Sefeng temporarily set aside past grudges, and exchanged information with Xia Nan regarding the island.

Considering pulling them into his own camp, adding a potential boost for the upcoming battle against "Algae Scale" Dodd.

After discreetly omitting parts potentially related to his Golden Finger panel and [Dream Weaving Corridor], Xia Nan shared his experiences and speculations from the Secret Realm with them.

"Exactly! I knew you’d think so too!" Iron Grid crossed his arms and nodded repeatedly, speaking excitedly, "That long-tailed scoundrel organized this large-scale ritual to draw us in as stepping stones for his ascension to ’Transcendent’!"

"Haha, judging by the arrangements on the island, Dodd has prepared pretty well."

Sefeng sneered, a hint of vicious malice flashed in his eyes, speaking with implication.

"But right now... he’s likely in the same situation as us, not only failing to advance successfully but also suffering significant combat power reduction, perhaps even facing backlash from ascension failure."

Xia Nan keenly sensed their hatred towards Dodd, and a sort of restless urge for revenge, knowing now is not the time to rush, so he didn’t actively push, instead shifting the topic from the side.

"I need to return to the port first, to find my Sword of Vengeance teammates, what about your plans?"

"Damn it!" With Xia Nan’s reminder, Iron Grid suddenly remembered something, his short body almost jumping, "My ship’s still there at the port, those sea rats better not mess with it!"

The "Wind Forger" team’s ships are also docked at the port, knowing from the scale and organization level the Sha Hua Fishmen just exhibited, the meticulous actions likely aren’t just from a single Fishman group, it’s highly probable a large number of Fishmen have surrounded the entire island.

It’s impossible they only landed in one place, the port direction might even be the main battlefield.

Sefeng’s previously relaxed expression instantly chilled, a hard-to-describe urgency revealed deep in his eyes.

"Don’t waste time here then, let’s hurry and go."

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