"Coming all this way felt like taking a stroll through a park. There hasn't been any movement at all along the way. Looks like there's a high chance we've already been ambushed." Annoying Village HIM shrugged at Tyrant HIM and said casually.
Although what Annoying Village HIM said sounded rather grim for them, there was no trace of worry on his face.
After all, he knew very well Xu Yuan's way of handling things in the Trial Grounds. Even if they were surrounded by Xu Yuan's people right now, Xu Yuan's purpose would only be intimidation, he wouldn't actually make a move. Naturally, Annoying Village HIM had no reason to panic.
Tyrant HIM felt the same way. Hearing Annoying Village HIM's words, he nodded.
"With his abilities, he must be able to roughly detect our plans and route of advance."
"It's even possible that the plans we discussed privately have already been known to him."
"But it doesn't really matter. With everything out in the open, it'll actually be easier for both sides."
Neither Annoying Village HIM nor Tyrant HIM was foolish. They both understood that their team was a ragtag force made up of people from various factions and with different goals.
This camp had only been hastily assembled as the Trial neared its end, with a complicated makeup and minds all thinking different things.
In such circumstances, they knew very well that maintaining even surface-level harmony within the entire team was already extremely difficult, let alone expecting there to be no flaws at all or no infiltration.
Therefore, after Annoying Village HIM and Tyrant HIM finalized their plan, they clearly understood that it couldn't possibly remain completely secret, and they had no intention of hiding it from Xu Yuan.
Not long after Tyrant HIM finished speaking, a familiar figure appeared in the jungle and walked toward them.
"He's here."
Seeing this figure, Tyrant HIM and Annoying Village HIM exchanged a glance, then both took a few steps forward, creating some distance from the people behind them.
Just as Tyrant HIM and Annoying Village HIM came to a stop, Xu Yuan arrived in front of them with Black Blade and the others.
Seeing that there weren't many players behind Xu Yuan, Tyrant HIM and Annoying Village HIM immediately understood.
Just as they had expected, Xu Yuan had likely already learned of their plan, and had agreed with it.
Although this was already the final decisive battle, logically speaking the atmosphere should have been imposing, tense, and filled with blades drawn.
Yet the atmosphere on the scene at this moment was completely at odds with the situation. The whole place felt unusually relaxed and harmonious.
It was as if this wasn't a life-and-death showdown, but a friendly gathering instead.
Seeing Xu Yuan walk over, Tyrant HIM looked him up and down, then was the first to speak and greet him.
"So this is what you look like. Not bad, not bad, there's a bit of my old style in you."
"This looks much better. Before, it was way too awkward to look at!"
Tyrant HIM and Xu Yuan had been trapped together in the gray space for a long time. Although their relationship couldn't be called friendship, they were at least acquaintances.
In addition, Tyrant HIM greatly admired Xu Yuan's abilities, so in his eyes, Xu Yuan was merely a competitor in the Trial Grounds, not an enemy.
Because of this, Tyrant HIM had no reservations when facing Xu Yuan, and his words were completely unguarded. After hearing Tyrant HIM's remarks, Xu Yuan replied with a smile, "I also really like how I look now."
Although this sentence sounded like he was playing along with Tyrant HIM, in truth it was exactly how Xu Yuan felt.
Perhaps in the past, Xu Yuan had once lost himself because of his similar appearance to HIM, but after experiencing so many things, his heart had become increasingly firm.
Xu Yuan knew very well that he was not HIM, nor did he wish to become HIM. He was Xu Yuan, one and only Xu Yuan.
The image he now displayed in the Trial Grounds was his truest self, and so he loved who he was at this moment.
Hearing Xu Yuan's reply, Tyrant HIM was just about to continue chatting with him when he was interrupted by a light cough from Annoying Village HIM beside him.
"Ahem…"
Annoying Village HIM was also somewhat speechless. When he interacted with Tyrant HIM before, he'd never seen him this enthusiastic.
Previously, Tyrant HIM was basically indifferent, and even when he did speak, his tone was always strange and sarcastic.
Now that he was facing Xu Yuan, Tyrant HIM seemed like a completely different person, not only actively starting a conversation, but even looking like he was ready to casually chat with Xu Yuan.
Annoying Village HIM really couldn't figure out what Tyrant HIM was thinking.
What time was this? This was the moment that would decide victory and defeat in the Trial Grounds.
Who was Xu Yuan? Their competitor.
Even chatting depends on timing and who you're talking to, right? Was now really the time to be casually chatting with Xu Yuan?
After interrupting Tyrant HIM, Annoying Village HIM didn't plan to beat around the bush and got straight to the point.
"You should already know our purpose in coming here this time."
"We don't intend to clash with weapons, and I believe you don't either."
"Let's talk alone?"
Xu Yuan naturally knew the purpose of Tyrant HIM and Annoying Village HIM. Annoying Village HIM's straightforward invitation saved quite a bit of mutual probing.
As soon as Annoying Village HIM finished speaking, Xu Yuan agreed without even thinking.
"Alright."
Seeing Xu Yuan agree so quickly, Annoying Village HIM thought for a moment, then looked at Xu Yuan and said, "Since the conditions were proposed by us, to be fair, you can choose the place."
"First, it's our show of sincerity. Second, you'll be more at ease."
Since they were preparing to talk alone, it was inevitable that they would have to avoid the crowd.
Annoying Village HIM knew very well that the best location was actually inside the jungle, since the interior of the jungle was Xu Yuan's own territory.
In his own territory, one would naturally be more relaxed, which would be a good thing for Annoying Village HIM.
But Annoying Village HIM clearly wouldn't bring it up himself.
Hearing Annoying Village HIM's words, Xu Yuan shrugged.
"I don't have anything to worry about. Anywhere is fine."
Xu Yuan's answer instantly put Annoying Village HIM in a difficult spot. Clearly, at this moment, Xu Yuan could have suggested talking inside the jungle, yet he didn't say it.
This was somewhat beyond Annoying Village HIM's expectations. He really hadn't anticipated Xu Yuan not playing by the usual rules.
Just as Annoying Village HIM was pondering how to respond, Tyrant HIM spoke up from the side.
"Isn't there a ready-made place right in front of us?"
"Here it is. Let's go."
As Tyrant HIM spoke, he looked at Xu Yuan, then smiled and asked, "There shouldn't be any ambush inside, right?"
Before Xu Yuan could answer, Tyrant HIM had already stepped to Xu Yuan's side, not worrying at all about whether there might be an ambush inside.
Seeing Tyrant HIM decide on the jungle, Xu Yuan had no reason to refuse.
He glanced at Black Blade. Without even saying a word, Black Blade understood his meaning and immediately led the players out of the jungle.
After Black Blade and the others withdrew from the jungle, Annoying Village HIM followed.
Watching the backs of Xu Yuan, Tyrant HIM, and Annoying Village HIM, the people present finally couldn't help but start discussing among themselves.
"This meeting of the three HIMs is way different from what I imagined!!"
"Yeah, but this is good too. Everyone's relaxed, and we can even lie back and get carried to a win."
"Xu Yuan agreed so quickly? Is he really not afraid of being set up?!"
"I really want to know what they're going to talk about!! I really want to see them fight!!!"