[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree":3,"chapter-elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-chapter-75":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Elf Kingdom: Game of the World Tree",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1154076,1499,"Chapter 75 - 75 Where Is the Problem?","elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-chapter-75",75,"\u003Cp>Chapter 75: Chapter 75 Where Is the Problem?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Black Stone saw the slowly disappearing bodies of elves on the ground, he knew something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when the shouts from outside faintly reached him, his expression finally changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh no! We might have been exposed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a hint of doubt welled up in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Where did the problem arise?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Along this way, the Half-Beast Priest had already erased their tracks, so how could the elves know their whereabouts?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*And… since when did these straightforward long-eared ones start using schemes?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, Black Stone was still having a hard time believing that these proud elves would disguise themselves as the Half-Beast they despised most, infiltrating them deceitfully and directly killing the priest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*This didn’t seem like a strategy elves could come up with, but rather those cunning humans!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at this moment, he couldn’t be bothered with so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These strange elves, seemingly possessing undead power, were weak, but Black Stone dared not bet whether there were more powerful figures behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Stone was always a cautious person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Source: , updated on Ɲονǥο.ƈο\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never dealt with enemies without a clear grasp on them, nor did he ever lay all his cards on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His caution had even brought him ridicule before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even so, Black Stone didn’t abandon this quality he learned from humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facts proved his caution was correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those once mocking reckless fellows had ascended to the Divine Country in battle after battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he was still doing quite well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only this time, he felt he had inexplicably tripped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the priest’s death, his mission could already be considered a failure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But fortunately, he still captured an elf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he turned to look at Dema in the cell, his expression shifting a bit, and finally, gritted his teeth, saying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take them with us, we’re leaving through the secret passage!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t plan to clash head-on with those strange elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could bring the captured elf back and extract secrets from him, maybe he could earn the High Priest’s forgiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Black Stone already felt like retreating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his order, the Half-Beasts dragged Dema and three young elves out of the cell and into another secret passage within the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This secret passage connected to another hidden underground cave, leading straight to a kilometer away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, I’ll settle this account later!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Stone gave a hateful glance in the direction of the cave entrance, ordering his men to retreat into the passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the last one entered, he took a deep breath and mustered all his strength to slam the cave wall hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cave immediately collapsed, blocking the entryway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Black Stone, at the last moment of the cave’s collapse, entered the secret passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of Half-Beasts slowly advanced through the secret passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Black Stone continued pondering where exactly the problem lay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Where did it go wrong?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*He clearly had been very careful, so how had his tracks been exposed?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Did the few clansmen who went hunting get caught and leak secrets?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*But… those Half-Beasts were warriors he personally selected, who would rather die than betray the tribe!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*The elves’ movements were too fast, so fast he could hardly believe it…*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*It was as if someone was guiding them…*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All along the way, Black Stone couldn’t figure it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Half-Beast troop finally emerged from the passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They crawled out of the hidden passage entry; their vision suddenly brightened as they returned to the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Stone breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, they were safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he sighed with relief, showing a trace of satisfaction on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the surrounding jungle suddenly moved, and more than a hundred tall elves suddenly emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Stone’s expression turned rigid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at those well-equipped, exhilarated figures, the corner of his mouth twitched, and he appeared momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elves?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where… where did they come from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did they know he was here?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Half-Beast troop, the elves’ initially excited expressions became even more elated,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve found them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look! There’s Dema!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The three little cuties are there too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get rid of these wicked Half-Beasts and rescue our kin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hooray!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They shouted and then bravely charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing these reckless elves, a hint of anger flashed in Black Stone’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they had the strength of silver or Black Iron Upper, that would be one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These elves, at most, had the strength of Black Iron Lower’s mid-level, and with such power, they thought they could block them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get out of the way!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Stone shouted, swinging his wolf fang club to turn an approaching figure into a sieve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa! So fierce!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His actions startled the other elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Black Stone heard a detestable voice among the elves,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s the boss! Don’t fight him! Everyone just stall the main Half-Beast force!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Boss?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Stone was momentarily confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, he realized it referred to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because afterward, all the elves evaded him, starting to entangle other Half-Beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, more elves began to gang up on the three Half-Beasts guarding the elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, realizing something, Black Stone’s expression changed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh no! They must be stalling for time!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gritted his teeth, backhandedly slapping several elves attempting to rescue Dema and the others to their deaths, while shouting to the remaining Half-Beasts,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t delay with them; we’ll break through!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as soon as he finished speaking, the entire forest ground suddenly began to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound was thunderous, like the footsteps of a giant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Dema, who was being escorted by the Half-Beasts, curled his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly shouted,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Berserk!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following that, a powerful aura erupted from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Dema’s face twisted, his whole body swelled several times, faintly revealing snake-like veins and blood vessels…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Berserk]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a life-risking skill he exchanged for, able to unleash his full potential, bursting out with immense power in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duration: ten minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Price: death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him pick up a scimitar from the ground and slash down a Half-Beast who hadn’t reacted yet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he scooped up the other two young elves, yelling at El,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*If not now, when…*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Dema breaking free in an instant, Black Stone was furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to stop him, but suddenly, several thick vines emerged from the ground, halting his movement…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vines were so tough that Black Stone was astonished to find that even with his Black Iron Upper Peak strength (Level 40), he couldn’t break free!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, a massive shadow covered him from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What… what is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tree… Tree-man?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around him, came the panicked voices of other Half-Beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Stone’s heart tightened, and he hurriedly looked up, then saw a gigantic figure…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A body over thirty meters tall, rivaling the Dragon Clan, with sturdy branches almost blotting out the sun. Those indifferent eyes looked at him as if he were already dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Black Stone’s pupils contracted sharply,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oak… Oak Guardian?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nearly lost his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1185,"2026-06-03T12:38:19.555Z","2026-06-03T12:38:27.252Z",1,"novelbin.me","e5895595a3457b7a9ecf0bebb2d8c96ef5c8c61ce671e026259d6cb71d0ec149","elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-chapter-76","elf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-chapter-74",1431,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Felf-kingdom-game-of-the-world-tree-cover.jpg"]