Apart from Roy himself, no one else knew that Renien indeed had the Star Soul Beast Arm as part of his Wizard Body Modification.
The Star Soul Beast was not an ordinary flesh-and-blood creature but a special spirit that roamed the Demiplane or the void.
It possessed ghostly characteristics, often influenced by the earth's veins, transforming into various wonders and magical creatures.
Some captured it, combined it with the souls of Magical Beasts, and refined it into Wizard Beasts, which were at least at the level of a Wizard.
However, inevitably, some severed limbs or defective parts would flow into the lower market, becoming choices for apprentices' Wizard Body Modifications.
At that time, Renien obtained the main material for it after a mission and spent a great deal of effort saving money to transplant this Wizard Body.
It usually did not manifest externally and could not be observed with the naked eye, but during combat, it could be materialized by injecting Wizardry Energy.
The characteristics it displayed were the scars on people like Tigro, Tang En, and Zola.
...
Several hours later, the group continued their pursuit.
But they were clearly becoming anxious and impatient.
Several followers were already injured, each carrying blood or mud stains.
Suddenly, a massive tentacle appeared in front of them.
The enormous monster, like a giant python, exuded a terrifying pressure, instantly ensnaring the scout.
One of the half-elven twins under Balu, a rogue, didn't even have time to scream before being crushed, bones and internal organs shattered, and then dragged into the Blood Pool.
"Damn it!"
Balu couldn't rescue her in time and could only watch her die tragically.
Another person showed grief and indignation but was helpless.
The others were shocked and alert.
"The tentacles of this monster can reach so far!"
"From now on, we must avoid any Blood Pools or mud pits from a distance!"
Roy was also startled, recalling the Blood Pool where he had discovered the Humanoid Angel.
Even so, how could they avoid such things when the swamp was full of them?
Melina's Hellhound gradually lost the trail, and Olen, Balu, and their followers tried various methods but couldn't find any useful clues.
"I don't want to continue this pursuit anymore!" Melina, with a grim expression, stared ahead for a long time before reluctantly announcing, "If we go on like this, all our time will be wasted!"
"That's right, we came to Chalkland to find resources that would be useful after we become official Wizards.
Legendary Treasures, even Divine Artifacts, are too unrealistic."
"Then let's head back first."
Roy immediately suggested.
He both agreed with Melina and wanted to cover for Renien and Andov.
He was genuinely worried that someone among them might have found the Legendary Treasure that emitted a towering Magical Aura.
After that, they would face envy, pursuit, and mutual slaughter...
But Melina was clearly not willing to leave empty-handed and suddenly showed a ruthless expression.
"Remember everyone in the camp and those who disappeared earlier!
All suspicious individuals must be thoroughly investigated!
If necessary, just kill everyone first!"
The group couldn't help but look at her in surprise.
Then they realized that this might be the only way to uncover the treasure!
Searching everywhere in Chalkland was like looking for a needle in a haystack, utterly impractical.
But everyone had to return eventually. If we could block the exits and indiscriminately kill all the ordinary apprentices who entered, perhaps we could achieve our goal!
"This might work..." Balu didn't oppose the idea but raised a practical concern. "But with our current strength, it's uncertain whether we can pull it off!"
"True," Roy said. "Those apprentices have also undergone enhancements, and some have even mastered Wizardry. If we use force against them, they will surely unite and fight back!"
Melina sneered, "Who said we have to confront them head-on? Why not deceive them into handing over the suspicious individuals first?
Step one: only capture the most suspicious ones, those who refuse to comply and can't clear their names. Kill them, leaving the others untouched.
No one would dare to interfere recklessly, and some might even take pleasure in it!
Step two: target those who have explored this area.
No matter how they explain themselves, if they were near the light pillar or out of our sight, potentially moving the treasure, find an excuse to kill them!
If we still haven't found it by then, move to step three: target those who have always been near the entrance, the least likely suspects!
By dividing and conquering step by step, we can also conceal the truth here, preventing outsiders from knowing.
However, all of us present must swear an oath not to reveal this secret.
By then, whether we have the treasure or not, we might still attract suspicion.
If others set their sights on us, they might come to compete as well!"
The group looked at her with slight surprise, then began discussing the feasibility of her plan.
Roy was also taken aback, glancing at this petite, sweet-looking senior with unexpected admiration.
"Do you have to be so evil?"
He suddenly worried that if things went as smoothly as she wished, it might spiral out of control.
He didn't want to be forced into a corner.
And while others might not know, he was well aware.
He also had a Legendary Treasure in his Spatial Ring!
What if some clever person, under the pretense of searching for the treasure, forced him to open his Spatial Ring for inspection...
What would he do then?
"Those who fail to plan for the future will face immediate troubles!
We absolutely must guard against this!"
...
Next, everyone returned to the explorer's camp at the entrance, each with their own thoughts.
They all moved together, never separating again!
Roy was anxious but had no immediate solution, so he could only wait quietly for the final opportunity.
At this time, the group noticed another strange occurrence.
"Where's Sophia?"
"Not sure. She and her followers haven't been seen since the second night."
"Could she be dead?"
Olen and others held Sophia's abilities in high regard, acknowledging her as one of the top apprentices.
But in a place like Chalkland, no one could guarantee she would survive.
"Maybe she had a stroke of bad luck and ran into some wandering monster, crushed in an instant!" Melina, fair and beautiful, but her venomous words were utterly repulsive.
Olen began to suspect her: "What if she also pursued it, or even obtained that treasure from the very beginning?"
Melina was slightly taken aback: "It couldn't be such a coincidence, could it?"
She truly didn't want to believe it.
Because if that were the case, the group might not be able to handle it!
Amidst the speculation and discussion, the night gradually passed.
The seventh day, the final day of the "Week of Demonic Nature," was approaching—the day when the Void Rift would close.
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