189: A major upheaval has occurred in the water!

Almost at the same time that the Yao Family camp was plunged into ecstasy and busyness due to the unusual movement of the source seeking and tracing plate, another heavily guarded temporary camp was located on the outskirts of the Lost Water Realm.

The Zhou Family's banner fluttered in the breeze.

They were naturally no exception!

Zhou Wanxiong sat in the main seat, his figure much thinner, his eye sockets sunken, and his eyes bloodshot. Clearly, he had been mentally and physically exhausted these past few days, without a moment of peace.

The blow of his two brothers' tragic deaths, coupled with the anxiety of the slow progress in searching for Lu Yuan's gold card, weighed on his heart like two great mountains.

Not a moment's rest!

"Still no news?"

"Reporting to the Family Head, we have searched the outer area of the volcano several times, but still... still haven't found any trace of Lu Yuan, nor any clues about those two gold cards."

A retainer answered with a forced smile.

"Useless! All of you are useless!"

"So many people, so many days, and you can't even find one person and two cards!"

"What good is it for my Zhou Family to keep you?!"

The few retainers were silent, not daring to breathe.

They were also bitterly complaining in their hearts.

How vast was this Lost Water Realm, and the volcanic region was even more complex in terrain, with chaotic Source Power.

If Lu Yuan had really died inside, his bones would have probably been devoured by those violent fire-element demonic beasts, or eroded by the chaotic Source Power until nothing was left.

Not to mention two gold cards without any fluctuations, it was like searching for a needle in a haystack.

Zhou Wanxiong's chest heaved violently. His brothers' blood feud was unavenged, and the hope of the family's rise was slim.

This feeling of powerlessness made him almost go mad.

Just then.

"Family Head! Family Head! This is bad!"

A Zhou Family disciple stumbled and crawled into the main tent.

"Panicking like this, what kind of decorum is that!"

Zhou Wanxiong was already in a terrible mood, and seeing this, his anger flared even more, and he reprimanded sharply.

The clansman shivered with fright, immediately knelt on the ground, and said tremblingly, "Reporting to the Family Head! The... the core area of the volcano has shown violent energy fluctuations!"

"Energy fluctuations?"

Zhou Wanxiong frowned, his anger in his heart subsiding slightly.

He knew that the core area of the volcano was inherently the most violent and mysterious place in the entire Lost Water Realm.

Energy fluctuations appearing there were not too rare.

But looking at the clansman's panicked appearance, it was clear that this fluctuation was no small matter.

"Explain clearly! What kind of energy fluctuation is it exactly?!" Zhou Wanxiong asked in a deep voice.

The clansman swallowed, and said urgently, "It's... it's an extremely terrifying fire-attribute energy fluctuation! The Blazing Wave Jade, which we use to monitor volcanic activity, directly exploded!"

The Blazing Wave Jade exploded?!

Zhou Wanxiong's heart suddenly jolted!

The Blazing Wave Jade was a special item card made by the Zhou Family, specifically used to monitor fire-attribute energy tides. Even in the peripheral areas of a volcanic eruption, it could operate stably.

Now it had directly exploded, which showed that the strength of that energy fluctuation had exceeded the Blazing Wave Jade's tolerance limit!

The core area of the volcano... such strong energy fluctuations... Zhou Wanxiong's breathing involuntarily became rapid.

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind instantly.

Could it be... some powerful existence was touched, causing a change?

Or... was some earth-shattering treasure being nurtured deep within this volcano, about to be born?!

Whichever possibility it was, it meant a huge opportunity!

His originally dim eyes, at this moment, suddenly lit up with two greedy rays of light!

Sadness? Hatred?

Mine!

No matter what it is! It's all mine!!!

"Immediately gather all core personnel!"

"Target, the core area of the volcano!"

"This time, whether it's a person or a treasure, I, Zhou Wanxiong, am determined to get it!"

His eyes gleamed with a mad light.

If he could obtain that gold card, or the exotic treasure that might be born, the Zhou Family's losses could not only be compensated, but they could even soar to great heights!

For this, no matter how great the cost, it was worth it!

The Zhou Family camp also plunged into a fervent mobilization... At the same time.

Within the Lost Water Realm, almost all forces with a certain level of strength, through their respective means, more or less perceived the sudden and immense energy fluctuations in the core area of the volcano.

In Deyun Hall's camp.

The charming middle-aged female hall master, still with her youthful charm, was listening to her subordinates' reports.

When she heard the news of the energy fluctuations, a hint of brilliance flashed in her beautiful eyes.

"The core area of the volcano?"

"Pass down the order, we'll also go join the fun."

"If we can gain something, that's naturally good. If not, experiencing it is also not bad."

Although her tone was calm, deep in her eyes, there was a hint of anticipation... The joint camp of the Provincial Government and the Ten Thousand Frontiers.

Provincial Governor these days also stayed in the secret realm.

At this moment, he stood in front of a huge sand table, on which the detailed terrain of the Lost Water Realm was clearly marked.

Several figures in dark gold Wanjiang combat uniforms gathered around him, their expressions stern.

"Report, sir! Detected ultra-high energy level fire-attribute Source Power reactions in the core area of the volcano!"

A technician rushed in to report.

"Intensity level assessment... at least Tier Seven!"

Tier Seven?!

It's very likely a supreme object!

Provincial Governor gasped.

The few Wanjiang members beside him also changed their expressions slightly.

"Immediately activate the highest level investigation plan!"

The leading Wanjiang commander made a decisive decision and ordered in a deep voice.

"All combat units, Level One alert!"

"Target, the volcano, control it!"

Their goal, from the very beginning, was not just the gold card that Lu Yuan might have lost.

That "supreme object" that they had glimpsed but failed to successfully contain was the true core of the Ten Thousand Frontiers's trip.

Now that the volcano was showing unusual activity, was it related to that "supreme object"?

For a time, everyone's hearts were in their throats... In the Canglan Academy's team.

Those young students were still excited about some low-tier cards and materials they had scavenged.

When the news of the energy fluctuations in the core area of the volcano came, they instantly quieted down.

The leading mentors, with solemn expressions, gathered together and discussed in low voices.

"Such strong energy fluctuations, I'm afraid our students can't handle them."

"Pass down the order, all students are to stand by, and not approach the core area of the volcano without authorization!"

"At the same time, report the situation to the academy's higher-ups and request instructions!"

Although they also wanted to get a share, the mentors knew more clearly that the safety of the students was paramount.

This level of fluctuation had already exceeded the scope of training, and was more like a potentially fatal disaster.

The first smart person in the secret realm appeared!

... In addition to these major forces.

Those scattered Card Masters in various parts of the Lost Water Realm who were trying their luck, as well as teams from some small families and small merchant associations, also detected the anomaly in the direction of the volcano through various means.

Some people were scared out of their wits by the terrifying energy fluctuations and quickly fled in the direction away from the volcano.

Others, however, were bold and skilled, or their eyes were blinded by greed, and instead regarded this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, cautiously approaching the core area of the volcano.

For a time, the entire Lost Water Realm was in turmoil!

Countless gazes, countless teams, overtly or covertly, quickly or slowly, like iron filings attracted by a magnet, converged from all directions, simultaneously heading towards the same target — the core area of the volcano!