Black Sheep turned in midair and suddenly swung out a kick toward Earth-Ox’s neck.

Earth-Ox was shocked by this sudden attack and retreated several steps. After stabilizing her form, she stepped forward, knocking over several chairs along the way.

Earth-Chicken calmly flew up from where she stood, steadily caught the chairs, and gently placed them on the ground.

“If you’re going to fight, just fight… don’t break the furniture.” Earth-Chicken muttered quietly, “I carefully selected this furniture. I quite like it.”

The two exchanged several more moves. After a fierce collision, both retreated several steps. It seemed neither had gained an advantage.

Watching the two of them standing there panting and facing off, Earth-Chicken finally sat down.

“Had enough?” she asked irritably, “Are we planning for one death today or two?”

Both their faces were covered in injuries, clearly showing it was an evenly matched battle.

“What kind of man are you…” Earth-Ox said through gritted teeth, steadying her breathing, “Black Sheep, when you fight, it’s all eye-poking, throat-locking, groin-kicking… I’ve been polite enough to you, yet every move you make targets vital points.”

“Did I ever say I wanted you to be polite to me?” Black Sheep sneered, “I said from the beginning that I came to kill you. After all, if you don’t die, my brother will be in trouble.”

Earth-Ox knew that the Black Sheep before her was not easy to deal with. He truly seemed to have come with the determination to kill.

“If you think this plan isn’t good, you can ignore what I said.” Earth-Ox said, “We’ll both take a step back. Today I’ll pretend you never came, and you pretend I said nothing. After all, if this matter blows up, it’s not good for anyone.”

“You…” After hearing this, Black Sheep frowned slightly, “Earth-Ox, are you joking with me? If things were this easy, why would I possibly want to take your head?”

“It really is this easy.” Earth-Ox said, “You’re just taking it too seriously yourself.”

“Bullshit!” Black Sheep cursed angrily, “If you weren’t using Brother Yang’s name, I could let this matter go. But that idiot Pei Qianhu treats every word Brother Yang says as imperial decree. Even if those words are your nonsense… You can say it casually, but who’s responsible for his life?”

“Damn it…” After hearing this, Black Sheep’s pair of bright yellow sheep pupils once again filled with killing intent, “You really piss me off. Now you’re directly admitting that what you said is fake?”

“It was fake to begin with.” Earth-Ox said, “I estimate many smart people present can see through this layer, so foolish people will go to their deaths, and smart people will survive. But you… I really can’t figure you out. Clearly you’re a smart person, yet you’re furious over a fool?”

“Who do you think you are…?” Black Sheep slowly walked forward a step, clearly about to attack again, “Even Brother Yang wouldn’t use a false plan to send his own people to their deaths.”

“I represent White Sheep.” Earth-Ox said, “Whether you believe it or not, I have the highest decision-making authority in White Sheep’s plan.”

“What…?”

“I’ll tell you the truth. White Sheep once gave me the right to ‘make temporary adjustments’ and allowed me to command freely. We’ve gathered too many people this time.” Earth-Ox said again, “The final plan doesn’t need this many people. It only needs nine ‘Zodiacs’ who survive, so I need a few people to voluntarily die to create chaos. While reducing numbers, it allows the entire plan to proceed accurately and without error.”

Black Sheep was stunned for a long time, then slowly uttered three words: “Stop lying…”

“Where’s the lie?”

“There are already nine people in our room.” Black Sheep said in a deep voice, “Didn’t you say it yourself? We nine ‘Zodiacs’ are very much like the initial interview room.”

“But these candidates are wrong.” Earth-Ox said, “There are three more teammates waiting to join outside. In other words, there are now twelve candidates in total. At least three people need to voluntarily die.”

After hearing this, Black Sheep was stunned. Three more people waiting to join…?

Could it be that Dragon, Snake, and Monkey?

“White Sheep doesn’t want to be the villain, but I don’t mind.” Earth-Ox said again, “Even if my hands are covered in blood, I must protect White Sheep’s plan.”

Black Sheep slowly walked up to Earth-Ox, and the two stood face to face looking at each other.

“Earth-Ox, you’re lying again.” Black Sheep said, “If we’re talking about ‘being the villain,’ having me by Brother Yang’s side is enough. I can do all the dirty work. What exactly are you?”

“Is that so?” Earth-Ox smiled, “Then if White Sheep told you to kill Earth-Tiger now, would you comply?”

“Precisely because Brother Yang would never think up such a dilemma-inducing plan is why I respectfully call him ‘Brother Yang.'” Black Sheep said, “The only person who can make me genuinely convinced is him. Don’t be a clown.”

“So what…?” Earth-Ox said again, “I appeared here not to make friends with you in the first place. It doesn’t matter if you don’t respect me.”

Black Sheep thought for a moment, then grabbed Earth-Ox’s wrist and said: “You come with me now. I want you to personally tell Pei Qianhu that the plan is fake and let him give up.”

“Stop dreaming.” Earth-Ox shook off Black Sheep’s hand, “My purpose was to have him die in the first place. If his heart dies, his body won’t.”

“You…” Black Sheep said with a somber face, “Brother Yang wouldn’t allow you to get Pei Qianhu killed either. He’s not that kind of person.”

“He’s not that kind of person?!” Earth-Ox’s voice suddenly became agitated, “What kind of person is he?! For his plan, for decades he’s treated everyone’s lives as chess pieces. Countless people have died and lived, lived and died because of his plan. Now it’s just a mere Earth-Tiger. The plan has reached its final stage—an Earth-Tiger blocking his way… Do you really think he’ll care?!”

“He…” Black Sheep fell silent.

“Preserving Earth-Tiger’s life versus letting everyone escape… what do you think White Sheep will choose?” Earth-Ox asked again, “White Sheep’s plan really doesn’t need such a reckless person… I hope you’ll also take care of yourself.”

……

When Black Sheep returned to Earth-Tiger’s room, Earth-Tiger was squatting on the ground picking up things to eat.

While stuffing the scattered food on the ground into his mouth, he asked unclearly: “Old Black, did you hear that just now? Damn, next door sounded like it was being demolished…”

Black Sheep said nothing and slowly sat down, supporting his forehead.

“Ohhh… Old Black, who did you fight with? How did your sheep head get smashed up?”

Earth-Tiger quickly wiped his hands with his suit and was about to touch Black Sheep, but Black Sheep pushed him away without courtesy.

“Damn it, dead Old Black, say something! Did you get beaten stupid?!”

After thinking for a long time, Black Sheep spoke: “Pei Qianhu, I’ll kill ‘Heavenly-Tiger’ with you.”