Zhang Lie folded his arms. "It looks like you still don't understand your circumstances. This forest was originally your land, not mine. We humans are able to walk away if we want to, but you spirits have to bring your homes with you.

"We had offered to slaughter the corrupted lifeforms as a transaction, not a promise or guarantee. These circumstances are too dangerous for us, and we don't believe we'll be able to gain much benefit by staying. There are countless alien races in the second realm, and we don't necessarily need you wood spirits."

The elder began to panic. "Y-you despicable humans, you didn't focus on the task at hand! You might have killed a few of those corrupted...