Chapter - 3395

In that icy voice, there was a chilling murderous intent.

He thought it was Vela's doing. Otherwise, Octantis wouldn't have been able to set ambush in advance and wait for them.

The others, including Anvindr, found it strange too, casting varied glances at Vela.

Instantly, Vela's pretty face turned deathly pale. Her beautiful eyes reddened as tears trickled down her cheeks.

"Listen to me. It wasn't me who leaked the location. It wasn't me!"

"How dare you deny it?" Elvis was exasperated, his hand tightening as he summoned his flying sword.

"I dare you!" Octantis challenged Elvis, his eyes narrowed, and the compass in his hand emitted a dazzling blue light instantly.

The stars in the sky seemed to have eyes, glaring fiercely at Elvis, making his scalp tingle instantly.

It seemed as though they could strike him down at any moment!

After intimidating Elvis, Octantis smiled faintly at Vela.

"Vela, come over here. I will protect you. Look at them; they almost killed you."

This was a plan Octantis had thought of earlier, a hero rescuing the damsel in distress!

However, Vela's gaze directed at him was full of hatred. Tears were continuously falling, expressing the utmost sense of injustice she felt.

"Octantis, how dare you lay hands on me! You're not worthy of being my senior!"

Octantis didn't expect Vela's reaction to be so intense.

Elvis had almost attacked her just now. Didn't she see that?

It was me who protected her and prevented her from getting hurt.

Even though it was indeed I who caused the situation, the fact that I saved her couldn't be denied.

Just then, Zeke smiled faintly and stood in front of Vela.

"Vela, it's not your fault. I'll go talk to him." Zeke comforted her.

Zeke looked at Elvis.

"Elvis, Vela is kind and innocent. She is not as scheming as you think. She must have been manipulated. Don't be mad at her as she's also a victim."

Hearing this, Elvis took a deep breath to suppress his anger and nodded.

"Sorry, I was too impulsive."

"Mm." Zeke nodded, his gaze drifting to Octantis.

"Octantis, what do you want? The heaven's energy or Vela? Just tell us directly instead of beating around the bush."

Octantis' expression darkened.

"You've managed to coax Vela into joining your team. Naturally, I'm here to bring her back to our side. That's what truly matters."

At this point, his voice took on a much colder tone. "However, I'll need the heaven's energy you got too. Once I've made my breakthrough, I won't mistreat you. I'll return it to you. Consider it a loan."

Loan?

Zeke hadn't expected Octantis to still pretend to be righteous at this point, wanting to maintain a reputable facade.

He was trying to snatch it, but at the same time, he was making himself look righteous.

This was the first time Zeke had seen someone so shameless!

Vela was also furious. She had intended to just ignore Octantis, but at this moment, she couldn't help but speak out in anger.

"Octantis, you're shameless! You've disgraced Southern Martial House. If Master finds out, he'll definitely lock you up!"

Octantis' handsome face twitched.

"Vela, the Secret Realm of Mount Kush is extremely dangerous. We might be harmed by others one day. You're too innocent and kind to understand these harsh realities. I will protect your pure mind. Come to me. As long as you're willing, no one can stop you!"

The compass in his hand began to rotate, ready to protect Vela at any moment.

However, Vela remained completely unfazed, continually hurling insults.

"You're not my senior. I'd rather follow Zeke than go with you. If you want to lay hands on me, step over my dead body first!"

As she spoke, Vela flew out, standing in front of Zeke and the others.

She was determined to shield Zeke and the others from danger, standing in the path of Octantis.

She had thought that Octantis would care about her a lot, but she didn't expect Octantis to speak with a grim expression at this moment.