Chapter 442: Chapter 442 The Praying Mantis Catches the Cicada

Xiao Zhan was aware of his abilities.

With a radar-like scanning ability, dealing with man-made predicaments was a piece of cake!

Therefore, he was puzzled as to why Xiao Zhan hadn’t made a move yet.

Hearing his words, Xiao Zhan just silently gave him a glance, showing no intention of speaking up.

Indeed, as Chu Mo had said, overcoming such obstacles would be all too easy for him.

But a premonition told him that just by getting through these visible predicaments, he wouldn’t win first place.

Where did this premonition come from?

From the unknown.

Where did the unknown come from?

From the Federation.

Now, all the Federations had been exposed within Xiao Zhan’s perception, yet the actions of the Federation remained unknown.

Given Xiao Zhan’s understanding of the Federation’s nature, it was certain they wouldn’t just sit around and do nothing.

Therefore, they probably had some ultimate trump card hidden!

And Xiao Zhan needed to figure out what they were up to.

Only by knowing what they were doing could Xiao Zhan have a complete grasp of the situation.

Then he could strategize how to secure an absolute first place!

After all, what he was aiming for was not just the first place of the Longxia Federation, but the first place for Xiao Zhan himself!

He was also full of youthful vigor, and provoked by Gu Chen’s actions, it would be a loss of face for him not to fight back.

He had to give Gu Chen a fierce slap in the face, letting him know who truly calls the shots in the trio from Longxia.

“Meow.”

Just then, a cat’s meow resounded in Xiao Zhan’s ear.

It was the voice of the Emperor.

Hearing this cat’s meow, a flicker passed through Xiao Zhan’s eyes, followed by a smile creeping onto his lips.

“I know, good job.”

Xiao Zhan praised the Emperor.

“What do you mean, ‘good job’?” Chu Mo, who hadn’t heard the Emperor’s meow, asked in bewilderment.

He even thought that Xiao Zhan was talking to himself.

“You go on to clear the level by yourself; I have other things to do.”

Xiao Zhan said to Chu Mo.

Having said that, he immediately turned and walked away.

“Hey, where are you going at a time like this?”

Chu Mo, seeing Xiao Zhan’s peremptory departure, was instantly unhappy.

At such a critical moment, he was acting rashly, not caring about the overall situation—could it really be that he didn’t want to win?

But Xiao Zhan paid him no heed.

He just left him a cold silhouette.

Seeing this, Chu Mo’s face soured with dissatisfaction. But he had no other choice, so he gritted his teeth and sullenly turned to leave.

Meanwhile, after leaving, Xiao Zhan and the Emperor headed toward Earthwork Mountain at top speed.

Having learned of the Federation’s movements earlier, Xiao Zhan immediately dispatched the Emperor to go and gather information.

The Emperor was Xiao Zhan’s pet, not allowed to be brought into the competition, but likewise, the Emperor was a Demon Beast, which Xiao Zhan could let enter the competition area ahead of time.

Muddying the waters.

Thus, nobody would know the Emperor was Xiao Zhan’s pet.

Moreover, everyone’s investigation of Baidi was inconclusive; once the competition began, Baidi would turn black, so even if someone discovered Baidi, there would be no evidence.

Baidi had just returned, informing Xiao Zhan of the movements he detected at Earthwork Mountain.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan immediately understood why the Federation, despite the great distance, insisted on heading to Earthwork Mountain.

With such an ace up their sleeve, it’s damn hard to lose!

However.

Xiao Zhan chuckled.

The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

This ace would soon be mine!

Thus, Xiao Zhan immediately used Thunder Shadow Step towards Earthwork Mountain. The ground trembled with overlapping shadows of thunder, and the roar of the wind and thunder reverberated in the air; in an instant, his figure vanished from the area.

On the big screen.

Inside the base, Federation members watching this scene had varying expressions.

Some were apprehensive, some nervous, others confident, and a few in a dilemma.

The time had almost reached a critical junction; a slight mistake could forfeit their chances of claiming the top position.

Therefore, they closely watched the movements of their own team members and those from other Federations.

When they saw Xiao Zhan, rather than breaking through barriers, choose to go in the opposite direction, they were all confounded with questions.

They were clueless about what Xiao Zhan was up to.

This included Song Chao’an as well.

Watching Xiao Zhan head in the opposite direction at such a crucial moment, he nervously asked Qin Wanfeng, “What is Xiao Zhan trying to do? At this time, with his ability, he could easily break through the barriers and regroup with Gu Chen.”

“Even if the Baka Federation’s two members are ambushed in the canyon, they could be completely handled, so why is he running in the opposite direction?”

Song Chao’an was thoroughly puzzled.

Qin Wanfeng didn’t respond immediately; instead, he opened the map, zooming in on the direction Xiao Zhan was heading.

He quickly discovered Xiao Zhan’s intended destination.

Earthwork Mountain!

“What’s he going to do at Earthwork Mountain? Isn’t that where the Federation went?” As soon as he said this, shock replaced the anger on Song Chao’an’s face.

He had been so engrossed in the battle ahead that he had almost forgotten the quietly lurking Federation.

Qin Wanfeng’s reminder made him suddenly recall this fact.

He then looked at the map and indeed found that Xiao Zhan was headed in the direction of Earthwork Mountain.

Song Chao’an immediately had an epiphany.

“Based on the Federation’s actions, they definitely wouldn’t just sit around waiting for the inevitable. They must have something hidden at Earthwork Mountain that could turn the tables, and Xiao Zhan has discovered it.”

At this point, Song Chao’an felt perplexed again, “But how did Xiao Zhan find out about the Federation’s secret at Earthwork Mountain?”

Qin Wanfeng opened the map and enlarged the image of a black cat not too far from Xiao Zhan, saying, “It’s probably because of this Demon Beast.”

“This Demon Beast is named Baidi, Xiao Zhan’s pet. It wasn’t seen before the competition began, probably because Xiao Zhan had released it into the competition area in advance.”

“Now that this Demon Beast has appeared, it must be the one passing information to Xiao Zhan.”

Hearing this explanation, Song Chao’an immediately understood.

“I didn’t expect him to have such a well-informed pet.”

Then Song Chao’an started to worry, “But even if Xiao Zhan has discovered the Federation’s hidden secret, he’s only one person against three, and in a situation where killing is not allowed, can Xiao Zhan win against the opposition?”

One against three.

And a Fifth Grade against Sixth Grades.

Honestly, even after witnessing Xiao Zhan’s elegance that night, Song Chao’an still didn’t believe Xiao Zhan could pull off such a feat.

But Qin Wanfeng said.

“If it was about killing, Xiao Zhan might face some trouble. But since killing isn’t allowed, Xiao Zhan’s chances of success are actually higher.”