Chapter 222: The Ambush That Fell Short

"Could it be that the subterranean races had some internal conflict? Maybe they suffered heavy casualties and had to give up?" Romance guessed.

"That's also a possibility," Darian mused. "But regardless, since we're here, we can't just leave empty-handed."

Romance nodded.

Regardless of whether the subterranean races had fought amongst themselves or simply given up, the Blood Soul Crystal cluster was right in front of them. There was no reason not to take it.

"Everyone, advance. Proceed with caution," Romance ordered. "Catman scouts, move out and reconnoiter. Ghost Scale Race, stay alert for vibrations in the rock. Elf soldiers, maintain vigilance."

The party began to enter the basin in an orderly fashion.

However, just as the party was halfway across, a sudden commotion broke out among the Catman scouts.

"What is it?" Romance turned to look.

Soon, Yue Hen, the leader of the Catman Race, walked over, followed by a slender Catman girl.