The Great Ruler: The Ice Emperor Descends, Freezing the World!

"Tsk, they're quite composed."

Bing Tianxiao raised an eyebrow, casually picked up a pebble from the ground, and flicked it with his finger.

"call out!"

The pebble whistled through the air and struck the corner of the bushes with perfect accuracy.

Just as the pebble was about to sink into the branches, a slender hand suddenly reached out from among the leaves and caught it steadily.

Immediately afterwards, the bushes rustled, and two figures slowly emerged.

The leader, a handsome young man dressed in black, was none other than Mu Chen.

Behind him followed a burly young man, as tall as an iron tower, his muscles bulging and exuding a wild aura.

It's probably Zhan Xiong from the Fifth Guardian Land in the original work.

"Brother Bing has a good eye."

Mu Chen casually tossed the pebble in his hand, glancing at Bing Tianxiao and Luo Li with a hint of admiration in his eyes:

"I didn't expect to be discovered so quickly. It seems my stealth skills aren't up to par."

"What? You're here for that Thunder-Scaled Beast too?"

Bing Tianxiao crossed his arms and looked at Mu Chen with a half-smile:

"Or... are they here for Ji Xuan?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Chen's smile gradually faded, replaced by a chilling expression.

"I think so."

He glanced in the direction where Ji Xuan and the others had disappeared, his voice calm:

"Ji Xuan wants to use the Thunder-Scaled Beast to break through to the fourth level of spiritual body, so naturally I can't let him have his way. Besides..."

Mu Chen paused, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes:

"It's time to settle some scores."

Seeing this, Bing Tianxiao knew that Ji Xuan had invited these two, just like in the original story...

They even resorted to force, but the two of them left safely.

"What a coincidence."

Bing Tianxiao snapped his fingers, pointing to himself and Luo Li:

"That's exactly what we were thinking. Since we share the same goal, why don't we... team up?"

Mu Chen did not immediately show joy at Bing Tianxiao's suggestion; instead, he narrowed his eyes slightly.

A scrutinizing light gleamed in those dark eyes.

On this spiritual path, blindly trusting others often means death.

Although he had heard about Bing Tianxiao and Luo Li's strength and knew that they had a significant grudge against Ji Xuan, it did not mean that he would trust them without reservation.

"join as a partner?"

Mu Chen gently stroked his chin, his tone calm:

"Since Brother Bing dares to propose a joint effort at this time, he must already have some well-thought-out plan, right?"

"Ji Xuan's side has seventy or eighty people, and four or five of them are level three spirit bodies. If we don't have a foolproof plan, rushing in rashly might not even be enough to fill their teeth."

"not to mention……"

Mu Chen paused, his gaze sweeping over Bing Tianxiao and Luo Li.

Finally, the gaze fell upon Bing Tianxiao's seemingly nonchalant face:

"How do I know that Brother Bing's so-called 'teaming up' isn't just about using us as cannon fodder to draw Ji Xuan's firepower?"

Although this statement is blunt, it is also reasonable.

After all, betraying teammates for personal gain is a common occurrence on this spiritual path.

Upon hearing this, Zhan Xiong, who was standing behind Mu Chen, also let out a muffled snort.

Those large, bell-like eyes stared warily at Bing Tianxiao, the giant axe in his hand slightly raised, as if ready to strike at any moment.

"Haha, this is more interesting. I originally thought your top spot in the Fifth Guardian Land was just for show."

Faced with Mu Chen's doubts, Bing Tianxiao laughed heartily, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

If Mu Chen really agreed without even thinking about it, then he would have to wonder if the guy had lost his mind.

The entire final land is now divided into two factions and their two groups of independent individuals.

If he believed it so easily, then he wouldn't be the Mu Chen he knew.

"Since Brother Mu is being so direct, then I won't hold back either."

Bing Tianxiao raised his head, looked at Mu Chen, and a mischievous smile appeared on his lips:

"My plan is simple. Ji Xuan and the others want to gang up on the Thunderscale Beast, right? Then we'll lend them a hand."

"The Black Demon Forest is vast. Let's split up and take out the rearguard and the scattered individuals."

"We don't need to wipe them all out, but we can at least deplete their strength. And the Thunderscale Beasts aren't pushovers; we can unleash a few sneak attacks later!"

"As for the end..."

Bing Tianxiao shrugged and spread his hands innocently:

"It's all down to skill; whoever runs the slowest is doomed. So, Brother Mu, are you up for a big gamble?"

After listening to Bing Tianxiao's plan, a thoughtful look flashed in Mu Chen's eyes.

Although this tactic is underhanded, it is indeed the best solution to achieve victory with fewer troops under the current circumstances.

Moreover, this plan does not require close cooperation between the two sides, thus avoiding the risk of being stabbed in the back.

"That's interesting."

A glint of light flashed in Mu Chen's eyes.

"Since Brother Bing has put it this way, wouldn't it seem cowardly of me to refuse?"

"I, Mu Chen, will take this big one!"

"Great! That felt good!"

Bing Tianxiao nodded, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

He stretched out his hand and pointed to the western side of the Black Magic Forest:

"In that case, Luo Li and I will take charge of the west side. The terrain there is complicated, which is perfect for someone like me who likes to take unexpected attacks."

At this point, he couldn't resist making a self-deprecating remark.

This prompted Luo Li, who was standing to the side, to roll her eyes.

No wonder this guy's reputation has spread throughout the Spirit Road; it turns out he spread it all himself.

They fooled her!

Mu Chen nodded, a confident smile appearing on his face:

"Then we'll leave the east to them. I also want to see just how capable Ji Xuan and his gang really are."

"Then it's settled."

Bing Tianxiao's playful expression vanished, replaced by a serious one.

"Remember, our goal is to wear down and create chaos, not to fight head-on. Once we succeed, we retreat immediately and never linger in battle."

"at last……"

He pointed to the depths of the Black Demon Forest:

"We'll meet at the Thunderscale Beast's location. We'll present Ji Xuan with a grand gift then!"

It's a deal.

Mu Chen didn't waste any words and cupped his hands in greeting to Bing Tianxiao.

Then, with Zhan Xiong, they turned and disappeared into the dense forest on the east side, their movements as agile as a leopard, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

Watching the two figures walk away.

Bing Tianxiao turned his head to look at Luo Li beside him, and that familiar mischievous smile once again appeared on his lips:

"How's it going, heroine? Isn't this play getting more and more exciting?"

Luo Li didn't speak, but silently gripped the Luo Shen Sword in her hand.

Those glassy eyes were brimming with fighting spirit.

Although she disliked such scheming, she had to admit that following this guy was indeed much more interesting than blindly stumbling around on her own.

"Let's go."

The girl's clear, cool voice rang out in the wind.

Two figures darted out like ghosts and instantly merged into the Black Demon Forest.