[Congratulations! Dragon Nation contestant Adrian Vale has slain an S-rank Divine Domain creature: Golden Desert Lizard]
The scene shifted back to Dragon Nation's side.
With Adrian Vale joining the team, their momentum was unstoppable—like a blade cutting through everything in its path.
"The final victory will definitely belong to Dragon Nation!"
"Who else in the Divine Domain can even match Adrian Vale now?!"
"No doubt—Eat-Stream Adrian Vale really eats his way through everything!"
The entire nation was in high spirits.
Meanwhile, on Miracle Nation's side—
Under Li Dapu's coercion, Magneto and Joker were now forced into an uneasy alliance.
Venom took the lead, switching to a more persuasive tone.
"Since you don't like Li Dapu… then teaming up with Joker isn't so bad, right?"
"In this Divine Domain, danger is everywhere. Sticking together is just for survival."
Eddie Brock also nodded in agreement.
"Yeah, Magneto. Even if you don't care about Miracle Nation… you should at least think about yourself."
But Miracle Nation's viewers were far less understanding.
"What's wrong with Magneto? Dragon Nation is already this strong—are we supposed to just wait for death with you?!"
"Is he trying to drag us all down with him?!"
"If you don't want to live, don't take us with you! Trash!"
Magneto ignored all of it.
But Joker—standing nearby—suddenly burst into laughter.
"Heh… forget it, forget it."
"I don't care about what Li Dapu said."
"He wants my life and still expects me to work for him?"
"I have no family, no attachments. Who exactly is he planning to threaten me with?"
His words were casual—almost playful.
But they sent ripples through Miracle Nation.
"What does he mean by that?!"
"Is he saying the president threatened them?!"
"He's openly declaring he won't fight for Miracle Nation!"
Even so, the citizens could only cling to hope.
"Magneto… please come to your senses!"
On the other side—
Dragon Nation's team was unexpectedly calm.
Wuxian spoke slowly:
"At this rate, the Divine Domain creatures will soon be wiped out by all nations."
Before he could finish—
Adrian cut in flatly:
"Then the final resource… will be each other."
The words were calm.
But they made everyone's heart tighten.
Even Fahai looked at Adrian in surprise.
"Amitabha…"
As Fahai began chanting again, Raven Shaw immediately moved away with a headache.
This world had always been one of survival of the fittest.
And she knew—
Adrian had no intention of showing mercy.
Guided by Adrian's sense of smell, the group no longer needed livestream hints.
He could "track" where the most valuable—or most "delicious"—targets were.
But at this point—
All other nations had already noticed Dragon Nation's overwhelming lineup.
And one by one…
They began avoiding them.
"It seems everyone is afraid to face Dragon Nation head-on now," Sienna Blake said while looking at the map.
Some contestants had even retreated to the edges of the map—
areas with no Divine Domain creatures at all.
Their scores remained at rock bottom.
But they stayed alive.
Captain Ryan Cole nodded.
"That's also a form of survival."
"Protecting one's life and preserving existing resources… is a slower, but safer path."
Professor Luo added calmly:
"Fear of death is human nature."
"Heroes like Adrian, who charge toward danger, are admirable—but not something we should demand from everyone."
At that moment—
Wuxian glanced at the livestream comments, worry faintly appearing in his eyes.
Then suddenly—
Adrian stopped.
"Here."
"It smells incredible."
He stood before a narrow rock crevice.
Excitement flickered in his crimson eye.
The moment Raven saw that expression—
her heart sank.
"Not again…"
"He stopped—there's definitely something good here!"
"Look at Raven's face—she's already mentally exhausted!"
"Beauty sees danger, but Adrian only sees food!"
The viewers laughed.
But Adrian didn't hesitate.
He stepped straight into the crevice.
"Adrian! Wait!"
Zhang Zhiwei immediately reached out and grabbed him.
"Let go."
Adrian's voice turned cold.
"I'm not interested in you."
"Even if you do look… somewhat edible."
His left eye glowed blood-red.
Behind that calm expression—
was a terrifying hunger barely held in check.
Raven quickly stepped in.
"He's trying to protect you—don't start something here!"
Adrian shot her an annoyed look.
"Shut up, old woman."
"Protect me? Do you really think I need that?"
That was enough.
Even Zhang Zhiwei and Wuxian felt their blood surge in anger.
"You arrogant brat!"
"Such ignorance at your age!"
Zhang Zhiwei's temper finally flared.
But before anything could escalate—
BOOM!!!
The ground beneath them collapsed.
Like quicksand, the earth swallowed them whole.
"Watch out!"
The crevice—
moved.
It was alive.
In an instant, it surged toward them like a living organism.
Darkness swallowed everything.
The next moment—
they were gone.
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