The two safely landed and stared closely at the opening of the Earth Cave.
The entrance of the Earth Cave was small, just fitting their body size. It was located at the back of the Demon Beast, with boulders as a cover, so unless something unexpected happened, it would effectively prevent the Demon Beast from falling into the cave with them.
Not long after, a thunderous sound came from above, the cave walls trembled, and some debris fell.
Fortunately, no accidents occurred.
The noise lasted for a full minute before it gradually subsided.
At this point, several people finally sighed in relief.
After a while, the noise above ceased, and everything went completely quiet.
"Should it be over now? What do we do next, should we go up and check?" Liu Xin asked.
"I’ll go up and take a look, you wait here."
Xiao Zhan was preparing to go up.
Inside the cave, his Perception was greatly limited; going out to have a look would be more reassuring.
Having said that, he quickly jumped out of the cave entrance.
With a broader view, his Perception was released. The area around was very safe, there were no Demon Beasts. But further away, tumultuous noise still carried over.
"I wonder how Xu Wen and the others are doing."
Xiao Zhan was a bit worried.
When they had just hid in the Earth Cave, Xu Wen and the others had already lost their bearings.
"What’s the situation outside?"
At this moment, Liu Xin shouted to him.
Xiao Zhan turned around and told her.
However, suddenly, just as he turned around, Xiao Zhan saw something glowing green.
The thing looked like a person in its outline, but it was wrapped in light, obscuring its specific appearance, making it hard to distinguish gender; only the vague outline suggested it was a person.
But it also had a set of wings, wings like those of a dragonfly, in two pairs, flapping rapidly behind it.
This made it overall resemble an active elf, just quietly floating above the forest.
It looked harmonious and beautiful.
Liu Xin, below, noticed Xiao Zhan’s abnormal behavior.
Upon hearing this, Liu Xin frowned, recalling the fleeting glimpse when she had just gotten down.
"Is it something emitting a green light?"
Liu Xin confirmed it.
She hurriedly climbed out of the Earth Cave and followed Xiao Zhan’s line of sight.
Then she saw the elf-like creature at a glance.
"Do you know what it is?" Xiao Zhan asked.
"In this world, there’s nothing I don’t know about." Liu Xin confidently smiled, pointing at her eyes.
Xiao Zhan suddenly realized, your knowledge is indeed impressive.
"Do you always have to make me ask before you answer?"
Xiao Zhan was a bit speechless, thinking she was deliberately making him ask questions because she knew more.
Now is not the time to be playing around.
Liu Xin glared at him, "Elves have always been known as the embodiment of nature."
"The Earth Elf is an elf of the land. Its presence here explains all the strange phenomena we’ve experienced."
"The rapid growth of the Spirit Fruit, the abundance of Demon Beasts, these are all abilities of the Earth Elf. It wants to turn Tianya Island into its private property, and our arrival is seen as an intrusion."
"So, unless something unpredicted happens, those Demon Beasts will return."
Upon hearing this, a wave of surprise and confusion washed over Xiao Zhan.
He had just survived a beast tide, and now it was coming back?
Can a beast tide really return?
Seeing his confusion, Liu Xin continued, "The Earth Elf’s power enhances the energy of a region, influencing the growth of Spirit Fruit and Demon Beasts. Likewise, this energy affects the Demon Beasts and Spirit Fruits."
"The beast tide just now was under its control, aimed at driving us away."
With this explanation, Xiao Zhan understood.
If the beast tide was controlled, then it makes sense for it to return.
However, if the group of Demon Beasts really returns later, he wouldn’t be scared.
This Earth Cave could still be used.
After the Demon Beasts leave, they could simply come out again.
"Are you feeling lucky?"
Liu Xin seemed to read Xiao Zhan’s thoughts and questioned him.
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Liu Xin scoffed, "From the moment we were standing here, it already noticed us. How long do you think our luck will last?"
Upon hearing this, a bad premonition surged in Xiao Zhan’s heart, "What grade of Demon Beast is this Earth Elf?"
"It’s this strong and only Fourth Grade?"
Xiao Zhan was surprised.
Liu Xin shook her head, "The classification of the Earth Elf is based on its impact capability."
"Its personal strength isn’t strong; the powerful thing is its abilities. Within its territory, it can control all Demon Beasts. But it itself has no combat power; getting close to it means certain death."
"It is classified as Fourth Grade only because the area of Tianya Island isn’t large enough."
With this explanation, Xiao Zhan understood.
He was about to speak when suddenly, he noticed that some of the Demon Beasts that had previously driven Xu Wen away had turned back.
Their target was heading straight towards them.
His expression shifted.
The Earth Elf had truly discovered them, directly controlling the Demon Beasts to eliminate them.
"What do we do now? Does this Earth Elf have any weaknesses? If we deal with the Earth Elf, these Demon Beasts should stop, right?"
Liu Xin looked at Xiao Zhan approvingly, "You’re right. Indeed, if we resolve it, this crisis will also come to an end."
"So, what’s its weakness?"
"As I’ve told you, its weakness is already known; if you can get close to it, you can easily kill it. But the difficult part is, it’s hard to get close to it."
"Why?" Xiao Zhan asked.
Liu Xin explained, "If I’m not mistaken, the deployed beast tide is only most of them; a small portion of Demon Beasts is staying by its side to protect it. If you want to get close to it, you need to deal with or avoid these Demon Beasts!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan’s complexion darkened.
He had ways to deal with one or two Demon Beasts, but not a group.
His heart raced with urgency; now, he had no way to hide, nor could he run.
He was completely in a dilemma!
Liu Xin’s face was also grim; at this moment, they were almost in a desperate situation.
But then, she said, "Actually, we’re not without a chance, and for you, it could even be an opportunity."
"What do you mean? Do you have another way?"
Xiao Zhan’s eyes suddenly burst with a sharp light.