C21 You Can Catch up

The enigmatic figure cloaked in black was none other than Zhang Lieh.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Lieh hadn't anticipated the six families' profound interest in the Purple Poison Forest and the Super Nether Scorpion, nor the frenzied nature of the hunt that ensued.

From his standpoint, the greater the disarray among his adversaries, the better his prospects.

In the current turmoil, he stood a chance only if the families were preoccupied with each other. Should they unite or come to an agreement, Zhang Lieh was prepared to withdraw immediately.

On the field, the six mightiest families of the Black Iron Base loomed like titans. For Zhang Lieh at this juncture, engaging in the battle for the Super Gene and Soul Jade, or even revealing his presence, would spell immense trouble.

There's wisdom in the adage that fortune favors the bold. The gene and Soul Jade of the Super Purple Poison Nether Scorpion were exceedingly rare treasures.

Zhang Lieh was not one to easily forsake an opportunity.

Thus, he continued to pour until tumultuous bubbles surged in the Moonlight Pool. Then, like a wraith, he slipped into the cave.

Meanwhile, the central battlefield underwent another swift transformation. In mere seconds, the six families divided into two distinct factions.

The Yun and Chu families formed one alliance, while the Qin, Zhou, Li, and Zhao families comprised the other. Both sides remained vigilant, each scouring the terrain for the elusive Super Nether Scorpion.

Truth be told, the abilities exhibited by the Super Nether Scorpion were overwhelmingly potent and alluring.

Its exceptional stealth, lethal venom, and blinding speed were known to all present. Whether it was to forge a weapon-type Soul Jade or to enhance one's abilities with an amplification or illusion-type, any of these would significantly elevate the bearer's combat prowess.

It was well understood that the Soul Jade collected upon graduation from the Void Realm, once one's Gene Points were maxed out, had a profound and lasting effect on one's essence.

And it wasn't just the Soul Jade; the Gene Points from more formidable creatures had an equally direct influence on the gene locks that would be opened after achieving full gene potential in the Void Realm.

With this in mind, everyone was resolute in their pursuit of the Super Gene Creature.

With a faint "snap," a droplet of deep purple blood fell amidst the disordered crowd. The sound, though subtle, resonated like a gong, striking a chord within the hearts of all who heard it.

A streak of purple light zipped past an elite member of the Qin family!

"Over here!"

"Snap!"

Almost simultaneously with his call, a bolt of lightning in the form of a whip came crashing down.

"Crack!"

Scorpion armor scattered as electric sparks flew, and amidst the dazzling purple glow, the Super Nether Scorpion vanished once again.

In such a moment, with such swiftness and might, the one acting could only be Qin Xiao.

Witnessing the Super Nether Scorpion attempting to flee even after being struck by his thunderous whip, Qin Xiao unleashed the full fury of his Origin Power.

"Electromagnetic field!"

Blue electricity burst forth without discrimination, instantly covering a hundred-meter radius.

Within this area, minuscule strands of electric light wove a dense web, leaving nowhere to hide. As the magnetic field expanded, Qin Xiao's form darted toward the southwest.

There, the purple-black Super Nether Scorpion was making a break for it at incredible speed!

"Attack now!"

Just as Qin Xiao was confident of his impending victory, a thunderous roar echoed across the battlefield.

Amidst the wild winds, a green silhouette and a hazy mist swooped down towards him with great speed.

"Thunder Armor!"

"Chu Feng, you're going to pay!"

"Thunderstorm!"

"Boom!"

"Song of the Wind!"

The roar of wind and thunder was unrestrained as two distinct types of Origin Power collided with ferocity, sending sand and stones flying and obscuring everyone's vision.

The various teams reengaged in fierce combat with the Scorpion Group.

Energy blasts radiated outward, and the mist swirled, glinting with shades of gold, red, and black. Yun Bing faced the combined obstruction of the three financial group leaders.

Zhou Qian, Lee Jin, and Zhao Jia were not only leaders of their respective groups; their combat prowess ranked them among the top ten on the Void Combat Power Board.

At this juncture, their united front against Yun Bing posed no challenge for them.

The six leaders' tumultuous battle gave the Super Nether Scorpion, which was otherwise doomed, a chance to slip away.

Sensing a lethal threat, it did not linger, transforming into a beam of purple light and darting towards the gaping cavern.

As it squealed, a vast legion of scorpion legs burst forth from the fissure at the cavern's entrance, covering its retreat, with numerous Mutated Level beings among them.

"Stop fighting! The prey is about to escape! Chase it down, now!"

As the Super Nether Scorpion darted into the cave, the six hunters, who had narrowly avoided serious injury, immediately ceased their skirmish and sprinted toward the entrance.

"Boom!"

"Squeak!"

But in that instant, as they were about to give chase, the Super Nether Scorpion, having just entered the cave, emitted a squeal tinged with despair.

The moment it burst in, it was instantly smothered by a glob of sticky, glass-like substance.

"Crack!"

"Thud! Thud! Thud!"

A Mutated Purple Poison Nether Scorpion Soul Jade shattered, and as the Soul Essence energy soared, three dull thuds sounded. The Super Nether Scorpion, already on its last legs, fell victim to the Stacking Wave Palm.

A glistening purple Soul Jade swiftly formed on its carcass. Zhang Lieh heard the voice of the Void Will in his mind.

"Super Purple Poison Nether Scorpion successfully slain. Super Nether Scorpion Soul Jade obtained. Consuming its flesh and blood will yield 1-10 Super Gene points."

Zhang Lieh: Common Level Life.

Cultivation Technique: Basic Cultivation Method - Ultimate, Fish Dragon Nine Changes - Mid-stage.

Gene Count: Basic Genes 140, Mutated Genes 90, Super Genes 10

Soul Jades: Super Silver Liquid Jade Worm King Soul Jade, Mutated Gale Wolf Soul Jade, Bloodthirsty Ant Soul Jade, Great Belly Devil Frog Soul Jade, Mutated Great Belly Devil Frog Soul Jade, Super Purple Poison Nether Scorpion Soul Jade.

"Interception successful!"

In the pitch-black cave, upon hearing the Void Will's voice, Zhang Lieh's heart pounded furiously. Without a second glance, he hastily shoved everything into his Demonic Frog bag and bolted at breakneck speed.

It was no laughing matter! He had just outmaneuvered the six mightiest families of the Black Iron Base. If he didn't flee, would he wait for them to come and seize him?

The leaders of the Yun, Chu, Qin, Zhou, Li, and Zhao families were all stunned.

Moments before, after the Super Nether Scorpion had charged into the cave, a surge of Genetic Origin Power had unexpectedly erupted from within.

In a flash, the gene signature of the Super Nether Scorpion vanished completely.

If they couldn't grasp the gravity of the situation, the leaders of the Six Great Families might as well rename themselves the Six Great Buffoons.

Indeed, if word of the events transpiring here reached the outside world, the so-called leaders would be the laughingstock of the Black Iron Base.

The Six Great Families had come together for a collective hunt, yet their quarry had been snatched away by another.

Should this news leak, it would be an utter embarrassment!

No, he had to apprehend that thief and force him to cough up the Soul Jade!

In this moment, the Six Families, previously wary of one another, miraculously banded together.

Setting aside their conflicts, each unleashed their swiftest speed in hot pursuit.

Chu Feng, in particular, soared like a furious eagle with the boost from the Soul Jade, swiftly piercing through the Scorpion Group and into the cave.

The cave was pitch-black, and Zhang Lieh's black attire made him nearly invisible to Chu Feng, who could only hear the echo of his footsteps.

Both were moving rapidly, but Chu Feng, with his superior Super Gene and martial arts techniques, was clearly faster than Zhang Lieh, rapidly closing the gap.

The cave entrance was just ahead, and Chu Feng's speed was only increasing.

Twenty meters... ten meters... five meters...

"Whoosh!"

A gust of wind signaled Zhang Lieh's escape from the cave, and as he emerged, he hurled a deep blue bead toward the waterfall behind him.

"Explode!"

The bead, wreathed in blue light, detonated upon contact with the waterfall, instantly freezing the cascading water and sealing the exit.

"Bang!"

With a thunderous crash, the ice-bound waterfall shattered.

Chu Feng, visibly frustrated, burst forth from the cave entrance, only to find no trace of the other man.

Having already suffered losses, Chu Feng was not about to let the one who had stolen his prize get away so easily.

Spreading his wings, he scrutinized the surroundings and pursued the direction where the tree branches were still quivering.

But just as he took flight from the cave and neared Moonlight Pool, an overwhelming sense of dread enveloped him.

Beneath him, the Moonlight Pool began to churn with huge bubbles, as if some terrifying entity was about to emerge.

Chu Feng's pupils contracted sharply as he recalled the legends of this place, and his body instinctively sidestepped.

"Chi!"

A faint sound echoed as blood sprayed. A razor-thin stream of water shot from the pool, narrowly missing Chu Feng's left arm and carving a deep gash into the mountain behind him.

"Bang!"

The next instant, a pure white Flood Dragon burst forth from the water, unveiling itself before everyone's astonished eyes.

Its scales shimmered like jade, and a small horn adorned its head. The creature's head was reminiscent of both a flood dragon and a serpent, yet it possessed an inexplicable harmony and beauty.

This... the Moonlight Flood Dragon... the legendary Moonlight Flood Dragon!

Chu Feng was astounded!

The name Moonlight Flood Dragon was coined by the humans at the Black Iron Base. Truthfully, even Zhang Lieh, who had been reborn, didn't know exactly what type of creature it was.

But that detail was inconsequential. Zhang Lieh only needed to know how to draw it out, and that its power was formidable.

Yun Bing and Qin Xiao had barely emerged from the waterfall's cave when they witnessed the Flood Dragon's dramatic appearance, causing them to gasp in shock.

It was no laughing matter; the gene fluctuations emanating from the creature's body alone were enough to deter them.

Especially Qin Xiao, who had once tried every trick in the book to coax the creature out.

Looking back, he felt as though he had been flirting with death.

Retreat!

At this moment, the thought of pursuit was the furthest thing from the minds of the top three warriors on the Black Iron Base's Void Combat Power Board. Upon seeing the partially surfaced Moonlight Flood Dragon, there was only one thought left in their heads.

"Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!"

The wind whistled as the trio snapped back to reality and made a beeline for the cave behind the waterfall.

However, just as they reached the entrance, something happened that made them nearly jump out of their skin.

Zhou Qian had just bolted from the cave, and as the two parties collided, he, oblivious to the situation, blocked the entrance and demanded, "What's going on? Why did you stop chasing?"

In their minds, the three of them were cursing up a storm. "Damn it, if you're so capable, go chase after it yourself!"