"None of them made it out..."@@@@


    Zhang Yang’s heart trembled upon hearing this: "Is that really the case..."


    Although Zhang Yang had somewhat anticipated this, he couldn’t help but take a deep breath.


    This was the Secret Realm, where life and death were uncertain. Those who dared to explore had to be prepared for their demise!


    The path of the Star Card Master was never one of safety and enjoyment.


    Especially for those who aimed to become strong Star Card Masters. Besides the necessary talent, it required more effort and bearing greater risks!


    Wang Huai saw that Zhang Yang was alone and asked: "By the way, where is Yang Jie?"


    Zhang Yang replied: "She’s over there waiting for us. We’ll go find her together in a bit."


    Wang Huai and Wu Yue’s expressions both changed ever so subtly.


    "As long as she’s fine." Wang Huai nodded and said after a brief contemplation, "But we won’t go with you."


    In reality, Yang Jie protecting herself wasn’t much of an issue.


    The team was a temporary one, and everyone was unfamiliar with each other, so there was no need to take great risks for others.


    But giving up on a teammate in critical moments, regardless of right or wrong, or the reasons, would make the team awkward and hard to work together again.


    Zhang Yang sighed inwardly. He naturally understood this reasoning and said: "Alright, you both be careful then."


    After Wang Huai finished speaking, he turned to ask Su Yuan: "Su Yuan, do you want to come with us? With us leading, we guarantee your powerful long-range skills can be fully utilized, and we’ll prioritize your safety!"


    Wu Yue also chimed in: "Yeah, Su Yuan, come with us!"


    Wu Yue echoed: "That’s right. Since you saved us, we should help you in return. But... we’re in poor condition right now. You’ll have to wait for us to rest first. How does that sound?"


    These students from Qing Province were quite loyal...


    Su Yuan looked at Wang Huai and Wu Yue and his gaze fell on the wound on Wu Yue’s chest, injured by the Ogre Battle Axe Man.


    Su Yuan formed a hand sign, and golden light flashed and faded from his hands. Immediately, a pale golden light pillar descended from mid-air, shining upon Wu Yue.


    Wu Yue was momentarily dazed, then felt a warm sensation all over his body, especially at the chest wound, which tingled pleasantly.


    Looking down, he saw the massive wound visibly stopping its bleeding and scabbing over. In just a few seconds, it almost completely healed, without leaving a trace!


    "What a powerful healing skill!!" Wu Yue exclaimed.


    Wang Huai and Zhang Yang were also amazed. They didn’t expect Su Yuan to be not only an extremely capable fighter but also to possess such incredible healing abilities!


    After all, Su Yuan used the Transformation Realm’s Holy Light Baptism. Healing Wu Yue’s external injuries was more than sufficient.


    Wu Yue came to his senses, overwhelmed with joy and gratitude toward Su Yuan.


    Su Yuan waved it off with a smile and said: "I also need rest and recovery. So, when we clear the cave later, your kills can keep the Star Cores."


    Seeing Su Yuan agree, Wang Huai and Wu Yue stopped insisting on not taking anything. They readily agreed with a smile: "Alright!"


    Observing the three of them working together with such unity to explore the Secret Realm, Zhang Yang also felt a strong urge to join in. However, thinking of Yang Jie, he sighed inwardly.


    Sighing softly, Zhang Yang said: "You all be careful, then. I’ll go find Yang Jie."


    Wang Huai nodded: "Alright, you be careful too."


    Zhang Yang turned and left while Su Yuan, Wang Huai, and Wu Yue started to gather the Star Cores on the ground.


    The three then left the battle site and moved to a slightly safer place to rest and recover...