Although Zengzhang Heaven thought this way, in the face of Lian Huasheng’s death, he had not the slightest solution.

Death cannot be reversed, and Zengzhang Heaven does not possess the ability to bring someone back to life.

After ten minutes, Zengzhang Heaven, Guangmu Heaven, Great Python God, and Dragon Tree Vajra simultaneously appeared at the crime scene where Lian Huasheng was killed.

At this moment, Lian Huasheng’s corpse lay before them, his head and body separated, blood splattered everywhere.

When the eyes of Zengzhang Heaven and the others shifted from Lian Huasheng’s corpse to the ground, where they saw the bold characters left by Lin Yuan, they were nearly incandescent with rage.

The murderer, Lin Yuan.

"Ah!"

"It infuriates me! It’s that Lin Yuan again. Next time we meet, I will surely cut him into a thousand pieces!" Great Python God was filled with wrath.

Previously, Great Python God had little interaction with Lin Yuan, but this encounter caused him significant loss, especially his severed tail. Every time he saw his broken tail, Great Python God was reminded of Lin Yuan.

Anger?

However, what use is anger?

Originally, Zengzhang Heaven thought the death of Lian Huasheng was already bad news.

Now, seeing that Lian Huasheng was killed by Lin Yuan, this is even worse news.

If Lian Huasheng had been killed while blocking other powerhouses in pursuit of Garuda, that would have been fine.

But, unfortunately, he was killed by Lin Yuan.

What does this indicate? It indicates that Lin Yuan is hiding in the shadows, seeking opportunities to slay them.

As the saying goes, what is truly feared is not a thief stealing, but a thief plotting.

Now, they are in the light, while Lin Yuan is in the dark, and they are defenseless against such assassinations!

Today, Lin Yuan was able to kill Lian Huasheng, who can guarantee that tomorrow Lin Yuan won’t kill someone else among them?

After thinking this, Zengzhang Heaven’s face turned solemn, and he said, "From now on, all our actions must be together, we cannot separate."

"Lin Yuan is hiding in the shadows, and may even be quietly watching us right now; if we split up, the likelihood is high that we’ll repeat Lian Huasheng’s fate."

"We’ve sacrificed enough people this time, none of us can afford to sacrifice anyone else."

After Zengzhang Heaven finished speaking, Dragon Tree Vajra looked at him and asked, "What about Garuda?"

"He’s alone now. Is it possible that Lin Yuan has gone to kill him?"

Hearing this, Zengzhang Heaven couldn’t help but be startled.

This is indeed very possible!

The four of them gathered together, making it hard for Lin Yuan to strike.

Garuda is alone now, making it much easier to kill him, and with the Human Seed Bag in his hands, the reward is greater.

Upon realizing this, Zengzhang Heaven quickly took out the Jade Token from his bosom to check on Garuda’s situation.

On the Jade Token, the golden light representing Garuda still existed, which means Garuda was still alive.

Looking at the Jade Token, Zengzhang Heaven’s expression showed some emotion.

Before entering here, the golden light on this Jade Token was plentiful, no less than ten.

And now, only half remain.

"We must find him and regroup with him before discussing anything else!" Zengzhang Heaven finished speaking and looked at the others to seek their opinions.

"I agree!" Dragon Tree Vajra responded.

"I also agree!" Great Python God nodded.

As for Guangmu Heaven, there was no need to ask; the brothers shared one heart and their strength cut through gold.

Having reached a consensus, they proceeded according to the Jade Token’s guidance, heading toward Garuda’s location to regroup.

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...

As for Garuda, after obtaining the Human Seed Bag and fleeing, the powerhouses pursuing him were partly blocked by Zengzhang Heaven and his companions.

The other part was outrun by Garuda’s superior speed.

After all, this time there was no Lin Yuan to sense locations and guide the pursuers, so after running in circles for a while, Garuda was temporarily safe.

Although Garuda was reckless, he was not stupid.

He knew this area was sizable, but if he stayed here indefinitely, he would eventually be discovered by others.

So, after shaking off the pursuers, Garuda thought of taking the Human Seed Bag and leaving the Life and Death Trial Arena first.

However, someone was even smarter than Garuda.

After Garuda fled with the Human Seed Bag, someone didn’t bother to chase him but instead stood guard at the entrance of the Life and Death Trial Arena, waiting.

It must be known that the Life and Death Trial Arena only had one exit. Whether entering or leaving, one had to pass through here.

Other areas were completely restricted by barriers imposed by Tier Two Peak Powerhouses; those inside lacked the strength to exit through other places.

When Garuda arrived here, a sense of crisis surged in his heart, leading him to become vigilant.

He didn’t rashly rush out but instead hid in the clouds to observe.

Upon observing, he was terrified.

Ambushes were everywhere.

Without saying a word, Garuda quickly fled.

After running far away, Garuda found a secluded cave and temporarily hid inside.

After hiding, Garuda checked the Jade Token and learned of Lian Huasheng’s death.

"Damn it!"

"This thing is truly a hot potato; even Lian Huasheng died for it!" Inside the cave, Garuda cursed while holding the Human Seed Bag.

Garuda decided to stay hidden here for now, knowing that the surviving companions like Zengzhang Heaven would surely come looking for him.

When the five of them regroup, only through collective effort would they have a chance to break out of the Life and Death Trial Arena.

As for the Purple Gold Alms Bowl, and even the still-missing Golden Bowl and Mud-made Alms Bowl, Garuda dared not think of them anymore.

This journey through the Life and Death Trial Arena was fraught with dangers.

Having obtained just one Human Seed Bag, five people had died; if they pursued other things, they might not expect to leave alive.

As Garuda stared at the Human Seed Bag in his hands, lost in thought, a hoarse, elderly voice sounding like the scraping of sandpaper against him.

"This is not something you should be holding."

Hearing these words, Garuda suddenly raised his head, looking in the direction of the sound.

Not far away stood a petite, emaciated old man in gray robes.

This was the very person who first seized the Human Seed Bag and Purple Gold Alms Bowl.

At that time, he voluntarily left the Human Seed Bag and Purple Gold Alms Bowl due to sensing an unknown threat.

But now, having understood the situation, he naturally wanted to retrieve the items he once discarded.

"Old man, it’s you?"

"I recognize you; you’re the one who first struck to seize the treasure!" Garuda said, his eyes fixed on the gray-robed, emaciated old man.

Garuda was not only fast, but his eyesight was exceptionally keen.

When the gray-robed, emaciated old man first struck to seize the treasure, most only saw a gray blur fly by.

But Garuda was among the few who saw the general appearance of the treasure snatcher.

"Young man, you do have sharp eyes."

"Give me the item, and considering we’re both kindred spirits in the world of flying beasts, I can spare your life," the gray-robed, emaciated old man said, his tone calm, appearing to hold an assured victory.