Chapter 329: Chapter 328 A Mysterious Person (Please Subscribe)
Just as Chen Fan was enjoying shooting High-level Fierce Beasts tirelessly, from the southeast direction, a group of seven or eight people was approaching.
None of them carried weapons, suggesting they weren’t Martial Artists.
Leading them was an adult man, of medium build, robust physique, and a refined demeanor, giving off a trustworthy vibe.
Behind him were several younger individuals, both male and female, and even a small girl under five feet tall, seemingly around fourteen or fifteen years old.
"Anxi City is just ahead."
A man in his early twenties said, his eyes gleaming as he looked forward.
"Yes, last time I only killed more than ten High-level Fierce Beasts and not a single Elite-level Fierce Beast. This time, I must kill at least three to five Elite-level Fierce Beasts." A nearby young man said, gritting his teeth.
"Kill three to five Elite-level Fierce Beasts? Nie Lin, stop bragging."
"Exactly, do you really think those Frenzied Bulls are that easy to kill? I’m not looking down on you, but if you can kill two, the sun will probably rise from the west."
Several women in the team heard this and covered their mouths, laughing.
"You!"
Nie Lin was infuriated, pointing at the other man, gritting his teeth, "Wang, who do you think you’re looking down on? Killing two Frenzied Bulls, how hard can it be? Do you dare to bet with me?"
"Bet it is, who’s afraid?"
The young man raised his head, "What do you want to bet?"
"Let’s bet on..."
"Enough."
The voice of the adult man ahead sounded, carrying a tone of helplessness, "Do you all really think this mission is a game? I’ve told you more than three times already, inside Anxi City is a Commander-level Fierce Beast. Do you know the consequences if we disturb that creature?"
"Yes, we know."
Everyone immediately lowered their heads.
"Knowing isn’t enough."
The adult man glared at them.
"Uncle Yuan, but you’re here with us, aren’t you?"
"Exactly, you’re a B-level Awakened one; if we indeed disturb that Commander-level Fierce Beast, you will be here to handle it without any accidents."
"We still can’t afford to be careless."
Yuan Yang shook his head,
"If we indeed disturb that creature, not even I can guarantee the safety of all of you. I might encounter severe danger myself. So, when we reach the outskirts of Anxi City, all of you must follow my orders strictly. Do not act independently, understood?"
"Understood!"
Everyone replied in unison.
"Alright, stick close behind me, and don’t act until my command."
After giving them instructions, Yuan Yang looked ahead.
The silhouette of an abandoned city came into view.
Anxi City, which was a third-tier city with a million population ten years ago, had quickly fallen due to earth’s drastic changes.
Years have passed, and this place had become the territory of a Commander-level Fierce Beast...
Although it was just a Frenzied Barbaric Bull King, a regular Commander-level Fierce Beast, it was still formidable—one-on-one, Yuan Yang had no absolute confidence.
Fortunately, he wasn’t here to eliminate the opponent, but to train these young members from the association.
Enhancing the control over Superpowers is most effective through actual combat, facing Fierce Beasts directly.
Today’s Anxi City was an excellent training ground, with numerous Mid to High-level Fierce Beasts and plenty of Elite-level Fierce Beasts, provided they don’t disturb that central Commander-level Fierce Beast.
As they got closer, Yuan Yang frowned as he smelled a strong scent of blood.
This was notably different from the last two times.
"Be cautious, something’s up."
He warned in a low voice.
Upon hearing this, everyone behind him immediately snapped out of their playful mood, becoming fully vigilant.
After all, they were C-level Awakened ones and had witnessed many intense situations.
"Uncle Yuan, what’s happening?" someone couldn’t help but ask.
"Not clear yet, we’ll find out soon." Yuan Yang shook his head.
Soon, they reached the city outskirts, only to see the ground littered with Fierce Beast corpses.
Both High-level and Mid-level Fierce Beasts.
"What’s going on?"
Everyone was stunned to see this scene.
The last two visits, there were countless Mid to High-level Fierce Beasts here, but they were alive, so now?
"Everyone stay put, keep an eye on surrounding areas."
Yuan Yang advised while examining the Fierce Beast corpses.
There were many traces of biting on the beast bodies, some bearing multiple wounds.
"Could these be bitten by High-level Fierce Beasts?"
Yuan Yang muttered.
It’s normal for High-level Fierce Beasts to attack Mid-level Fierce Beasts to fill their stomachs, even though the Commander-level Fierce Beast suppresses them, this occurrence can’t be completely avoided, as it even consumes High-level Fierce Beasts itself.
But, these Mid-level Fierce Beasts’ corpses are too numerous!
"No, there are also High-level Fierce Beast corpses!"
He quickly walked forward, picked up a High-level Fierce Beast corpse, and his jaw dropped.
There was a fist-sized blood hole on the body, with a smooth edge, as if something had pierced through.
"There’s another one there! And one over there!"
He went forward to examine each.
The wounds matched that of the first High-level Fierce Beast.
"What’s going on?"
Yuan Yang frowned even deeper.
Mid-level Fierce Beasts unquestionably died by High-level Fierce Beasts.
But how did those High-level Fierce Beasts die?
The wounds clearly didn’t resemble anything a Fierce Beast would inflict.
"Uncle Yuan, these wounds seem like they were caused by arrows?"
A young woman approached curiously.
"Seriously? Fist-sized arrows?"
"Even javelins aren’t that large, right?"
Others gathered around, discussing.
"Just a guess." The young woman said hesitantly, realizing the improbability of such large arrows.
Probably the work of an Awakener?
Suddenly, a distant loud noise accompanied by faint wails echoed.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
Several more explosions erupted, and the beasts’ disturbance grew louder.
"Uncle Yuan?"
The group was startled, their eyes warily fixed on Yuan Yang.
"I’ll check it out. You stay here until I return." Yuan Yang instructed.
"Uncle Yuan, let us go with you."
"Uncle Yuan, we won’t be a burden."
"Alright, but stay cautious."
Yuan Yang conceded, realizing it would help them handle emergencies, and there’s strength in numbers, particularly among Awakeners.
The group headed toward the sounds.
Along the way, Fierce Beast corpses were scattered everywhere.
After more than ten explosions, things fell silent again.
Yuan Yang’s team felt anxious.
Such disturbances could attract the Commander-level Fierce Beast, causing chaos.
However, curiosity drove them forward.
Then, a figure appeared on the street, visible to them.
A mysterious person wearing an Evil Ghost Mask, strong and tall, likely a man, holding a Longbow larger than himself and a Quiver of arrows on his back. His right hand pulled a large javelin-like arrow from the ground, placing it in the Quiver.
"It’s a human!"
Someone in the group exclaimed.
Instantly, the mysterious person turned to look at them.
"What a terrifying aura."
Yuan Yang felt his blood freeze as the person locked eyes with him.
The young men and women were too scared to breathe.
The mysterious figure looked away, moved to another spot, pulled a second javelin-like arrow from the ground, placed it in the Quiver, and walked away.
When the figure disappeared, everyone finally reacted.
"Uncle... Uncle Yuan, what... what’s happening?"
A young man stammered, still shaken.
Yuan Yang took a deep breath, "If my guess is correct, he’s the one who killed those High-level Fierce Beasts along the way."
"Him!"
"It’s actually him?"
Everyone looked shocked and disbelieving.
"You recall the wounds on those High-level Fierce Beasts, right?" Yuan Yang asked softly.
They nodded.
"Back then, Gao Yun said the wounds looked like arrow wounds. Even I didn’t believe it, as who’d have such thick arrows. But just now, I saw him pull out what seemed like a javelin from the ground, and realized it was actually an arrow!"
"You saw his Longbow and Quiver; it’s him shooting those massive javelin-sized arrows to kill the High-level Fierce Beasts."
Everyone gasped.
Goodness, there really are fist-sized arrows?
Not just High-level Fierce Beasts, even they would be skinned alive if hit by one.
Though they believed their protective talismans would protect them from any harm.
"Uncle Yuan, does that mean he’s an Archer?"
"Yes."
Yuan Yang nodded,
"Is he a Martial Artist or an Awakener?"
"I’m not sure."
Yuan Yang shook his head.
Many B-level Awakeners also use cold weapons aside from their Superpowers, being both Awakeners and Martial Artists.
"Regardless of whether he’s an Awakener or Martial Artist, we have no business with him. Besides, if he’s stuck here killing only High-level Fierce Beasts, his strength is likely not extraordinary. No concern." A young man said dismissively.
Mostly feeling embarrassed to be rendered speechless by the stranger’s stare.
"Right, we’re here not for High-level Fierce Beasts but the Frenzied Bulls inside the city."
"Uncle Yuan, let’s proceed."
"Alright."
Yuan Yang nodded.
His intuition told him, the Archer wasn’t ordinary, and his strength likely exceeded just handling High-level Fierce Beasts.
Still, avoiding trouble is wise here, especially with numerous High-level Fierce Beasts around for the Archer to shoot.
"Let’s take another route to find the Frenzied Bulls. Remember, when encountering them, follow my orders, avoid drawing the Commander-level Fierce Beast."
"Relax, Uncle Yuan, you’ve said these so many times our ears have calluses."
"Exactly, didn’t disturb it the last two times either."
"Let’s go, Uncle Yuan, my sword is itching for action."
Everyone prepared eagerly.
"Alright."
Yuan Yang turned before leaving, glancing once more at the direction the mysterious Archer departed, with furrowed brows.
Wondering how many High-level Fierce Beasts did the Archer kill already? Normally, with such commotion, whether it alarmed the Commander-level Beast or many Elite-level Beasts, there should be tracks.
But observing the surroundings, there weren’t traces of Elite-level Beasts, nor any corpses.
What’s going on?
Adding to the Mid-level Fierce Beast corpses spread out, the strong blood scent should’ve attracted the Commander-level Beast?
It’s baffling.