Lai Zhuge's voice trembled slightly as he spoke, nervously watching for any change in Qin Fan's expression. But he was soon disappointed. Aside from a slight furrowing of his brow, Qin Fan's expression remained unchanged.
This plunged him into a state of anxiety. If Qin Fan refused to intervene, could he handle the Demon Dragon Energy on his own? He hadn't truly witnessed its power himself, but the fact that the group of Masters sent as reinforcements had all perished before their mission could even begin was proof enough of its horror.
Leaving aside the question of whether they could even handle the Demon Dragon Energy, success would undoubtedly come at a devastating price. Lai Zhuge didn't want to take that path unless it was absolutely unavoidable. However, at this very moment, only two options lay before him.
