The two Old Wangs temporarily put the greater good first, reaching a truce and continuing to lead the way.

As for Cheng Xin, Fighting Tiger was specifically tasked with monitoring him to prevent any further tricks.

The eight of them moved through the crisscrossing maze of branches, sometimes climbing, sometimes leaping, until they finally reached the top of the entire underground space. Everyone just had to stand on tiptoes and stretch out their hands to touch the cold rock walls of the dome.

Gao Yang fed more Flame into the palm of his hand, further illuminating the surroundings, and immediately became alert: "The branches are moving."