Martial Master

Because the last array formation restriction had not yet been confirmed as to whom it belonged, almost everyone looked towards Qin Chen. They estimated that based on Qin Chen's performance outside, he would definitely have a fierce battle with the Elder of the Demon Tribe before anything else.

However, no one held high hopes for Qin Chen.

Although Qin Chen was strong, he was merely a Human Level Martial Realm cultivator; even the cloaked figure beside him was only a peak initial-stage Divine Level Martial Realm cultivator.

In contrast, the black-clothed man was quite different from the vice leader of the Earth Demon Sect who was killed outside. He was a genuine mid-stage Divine Level Martial Realm cultivator and possibly even at the peak of mid-stage.

Even if Qin Chen teamed up with his subordinate, they would not stand a chance against that black-clothed old man.

The only variable was if the black-clothed old man valued Qin Chen's array formation skills, inviting him to join in breaking the restriction formation and allowing him to share in the spoils; this was not entirely impossible.

Unexpectedly, Qin Chen smiled at the black-clothed old man and did not step forward. He showed no interest in the array formation restriction and simply cupped his hands, saying, “Hehe, senior, your skills are remarkable. Attaining this array formation restriction is well-deserved. I’m not interested in this array formation restriction; I would rather find a way out quickly. So, this array formation restriction belongs to you, senior.”

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.

All present wore expressions of disbelief, especially Zhou Xun, who felt extremely disappointed. He looked at Qin Chen with disdain; just earlier outside the ruins, he thought this kid was quite brave, but unexpectedly he was so cowardly and submissive.

Seeing that the opponent was a mid-stage Divine Level Martial Realm cultivator, he actually didn’t even want the array formation restriction.

Everyone was almost certain that there must be treasures within this array formation restriction. Not occupying one was essentially handing the treasure over to someone else.

Even the Elder of the Demon Tribe was momentarily taken aback. When he inquired of Qin Chen, he had considered many possible actions Qin Chen might take, but he never anticipated this one.

His inquiry was not intended to provoke Qin Chen; the lord's command was to bring back the person who killed the Blood Eagle. He merely wanted to use this array formation restriction to build a connection with Qin Chen. If they mingled together, things would become easier.

He never expected Qin Chen to refuse so straightforwardly!

The words he had prepared earlier suddenly became useless.

Just as he wanted to say a few words to bring Qin Chen over, he saw Qin Chen finish speaking, called out to the black slave and Zuo Wei, and without looking back, directly approached the stone platform, seemingly studying the patterns on it.

The Elder of the Demon Tribe frowned, instantly swallowing the words he was about to say.

Now that Qin Chen had moved away, if he called out to Qin Chen again, intentionally inviting him to join with the benefits of the array formation restriction, it would instead appear quite abrupt and might arouse suspicion from Qin Chen and others. He could only remain silent.

Seeing Qin Chen walk over to the distant stone platform, including Mo Xincheng and the others, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

It seemed this kid really had no interest in the treasures within the array formation restriction.

Moreover, the stone platform was the most conspicuous spot in the valley. Almost everyone had searched it thoroughly earlier and knew there was nothing on it. Thus, after Qin Chen went up, no one paid him any attention.

The girl from the Daxia Dynasty, Xia Wurou, looked at Qin Chen approaching the stone platform and curiously asked, “Ninth Brother, didn’t you just say he would definitely occupy an array formation restriction? Why is he going to the stone platform? Doesn’t he have any interest in the array formation restriction at all?”