The second task was to issue certifications for everyone going on this journey.
The third task was for everyone to hand in the maps from their travels.
Nothing else in particular was mentioned.
For over two hours, it was all about calming everyone down.
As Ye Chen exited the meeting room, he noticed Meng Fan trailing behind him.
Meng Fan’s eyes were filled with murderous intent, quietly following Ye Chen.
Ye Chen pretended not to notice and deliberately headed towards a secluded area outside the safe zone.
Stopping by the Huanggu River, where he had previously killed several of Meng Fan’s subordinates, Ye Chen halted.
He turned to look at a large tree behind him and said coldly, "Since you’re already here, don’t be so timid, come out."
Meng Fan stepped out from behind the tree, glaring at Ye Chen with a grim expression.
"Heh, courageous, aren’t you? Knowing I’m following you and still daring to show up. Why did you come here? Looking for a good resting place for yourself?"
Meng Fan mocked Ye Chen with a sneer.
"If I didn’t come out, how could I lure you out to kill you?" Ye Chen took out the Thunder Shocking Blade, smirking at Meng Fan.
The Thunder Shocking Blade landed heavily on the ground, sparking a surge of Power of Thunder.
"Hahaha! Kid, you think too highly of yourself! Today, you’re doomed! Killing my subordinates, harming my junior brother! And conspiring with Zhang Zheng to cheat me out of my Gold Coins! Every one of those crosses my line, and you deserve to die for each!" Meng Fan snarled with gritted teeth.
At this moment, Meng Fan’s face was twisted with rage, eyes burning with fury.
That gaze wished nothing more than to devour Ye Chen alive.
"Enough talking! I guarantee, within two minutes, you’ll be dead!"
Ye Chen was done wasting words with Meng Fan.
"Fine! Let’s see if you’ve got the skills!"
Meng Fan summoned his pet.
His pet was a Level 43, Immortal Beast Tier Thick Earth Giant Ape!
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Blood Asura hovered beside Ye Chen, cursing, "Shut up! It’s driving me crazy!"
Meng Fan was taken aback, looking at Blood Asura in surprise.
"This! Isn’t this pet supposed to be a Creation Tier one? Where did this other pet come from!"
Blood Asura was already engaged in a brawl with the giant ape.
Ye Chen showed no intention of intervening.
Even though there was a one-level difference between Blood Asura and the giant ape, Blood Asura was still dominating.
The giant ape was bulky but incredibly powerful.
Meng Fan’s arrogance partly came from this; his pet giant ape was renowned for its strength and defense.
Every punch it landed delivered devastating Damage.
In one word, it was fierce!
The giant ape swung its massive fists, pounding relentlessly against Blood Asura.
"Hmph! Foolish creature! Meet your end!"
Blood Asura unleashed the Ten Shadows Slash, cutting at the giant ape repeatedly.
The high Damage inflicted was too much for the giant ape to continuously endure, despite its own strength.
Before long, the giant ape’s Blood Volume had already halved.
Meng Fan was stunned!
His heart filled with panic; in under a minute, his pet’s Blood Volume had already been reduced by half.
"Come on, giant ape! Give it your all!"
By now, the giant ape was covered in injuries, its body battered and torn, creating a shocking sight.
Frantically, it attacked Blood Asura.
Blood Asura activated Dark Shelter, completely ignoring the giant ape’s attacks.
Despite the giant ape’s strikes, Blood Asura stood unmoved.
Ye Chen said coldly, "Meng Fan, stop struggling. You’re no match for me. I promised to kill you in two minutes and I won’t let you live a second longer!"
"Blood Asura, you have thirty-seven seconds left! If you can’t finish off this giant ape, you can forget about your dinner tonight!"
Blood Asura chuckled, "Alright, but if I kill it within two minutes, I’m having double portions tonight!"
"Agreed," Ye Chen replied with a smile.
Seeing their casual conversation and the pet now with only a third of its Blood Volume, Meng Fan panicked!
He never imagined his gap with Ye Chen was this vast!
This was a complete one-sided slaughter!
Meng Fan was in a frenzy, desperate! Desperate!
"Ye Chen! Stop! I admit my mistakes! I’m not your match! I concede! Please give me a chance! I won’t hold past grievances against you!" Meng Fan pleaded quickly.
"Heh, what nonsense are you spouting? You still haven’t grasped reality. The one who wants to kill you now is me! Spare you? Why should I spare you? I, Ye Chen, never leave a dog around that might bite me back! Blood Asura! Kill!"
With a low shout from Ye Chen, Blood Asura burned fifty percent of its Blood Volume.
A crimson blade shadow flashed, blood gushing from the giant ape’s neck as it collapsed heavily to the ground.
Meng Fan’s pupils darkened, also collapsing to the ground, clutching an Explosive Bullet in his hand.
This guy, a dog that can’t change its nature, was still hoping for a sneak attack.
Blood Asura returned to Ye Chen’s side. Ye Chen glanced indifferently at Meng Fan’s body, then turned to leave.
He didn’t even take the spoils from Meng Fan’s body, feeling them too dirty.
Half an hour later, a foraging team stumbled upon Meng Fan’s place of death. Seeing Meng Fan’s corpse and the spoils, they immediately scavenged everything.
Even stripping his Combat Suit, leaving him exposed in the wilderness!
Ye Chen glanced towards the east and said, "Let’s go, we need to find the Pill Master. Your big sister has returned. Initially, I planned for a month, but this trip to the wildlands delayed me, surpassing it by half a month. I’m unsure how things are with the Pill Master."
Having not seen the Pill Master for a while, Ye Chen found himself missing them a little.
He flew straight towards Mount Song.
The scenery below flashed past.
Without factory pollution and the sound of whistles, the entire world grew significantly quieter.
An hour later, Ye Chen landed on Mount Song.
Gazing at the black-and-red mountain before him, Ye Chen headed towards the summit.
This mountain, resembling a volcano, had black and red rocks, with smoke billowing from the summit’s opening, all hinting at the mountain’s unusual nature.
It was as if the mountain had been forged.
The place where Orn resided was inside an abode beneath the summit.
Arriving at the entrance, Ye Chen respectfully called out, "Senior Orn, Ye Chen is here to pay his respects."
Soon, a deep voice responded from within the cave, "Ah, Ye Chen, my young friend, do come in."
Having received permission, Ye Chen entered the cave.
The temperature inside the abode was notably higher than outside, and Ye Chen noticed the place was filled with numerous materials.
The Energy Crystal still stood proudly there.
Once Ye Chen entered, the clanking sound of metalwork ceased.
Orn sat on a chair, sipping Jade Dew.
The Pill Master came out first, beaming with joy as he looked at Ye Chen.
Yet, shortly after, the joyful gaze carried a hint of reproach.
Under the Pill Master’s scrutinizing eyes, Ye Chen felt somewhat embarrassed. Promising to return in a month, he had already exceeded that time by another half month, truly apologetic to the Pill Master.
Feeling guilty, Ye Chen exchanged glances with the Pill Master’s reproachful eyes.