Top-tier Earthroot indeed plays an extraordinary role for the Earth Core lineage; it pertains to the very continuity of their line.
Meg understood this deeply. Seeing the Thousand Claw Throne speak with such conviction, as if determined to obtain it, he hesitated for a moment.
The best way was to hand over the Earthroot.
He knew that this would be utterly unfair to Ivan, essentially a disaster out of nowhere. Yet, he also knew the formidable strength of the Earth Core lineage—far beyond what Ivan could afford to offend. Even Meg himself could do nothing about it.
Hence, Meg hoped Ivan would not act impulsively.
The two exchanged glances. Ivan immediately understood, signaling that he had things under control, though he said nothing.
"Human sorcerer, I've spoken clearly enough. Do you refuse to hand it over, or do you still deny possession?" Seeing Ivan feign ignorance, the Thousand Claw Throne directly demanded.
