Chapter 349: Chapter 346: Strong Demon Ape (Please Subscribe)
The field was silent, and everyone’s eyes were focused on Shen Si.
Pei Yong and Tang Qiang, these two B-level Awakened individuals, both had expressions that seemed to show a mocking smile.
The four C-level Awakened behind them all showed varying degrees of disdain in their eyes.
The three Meridian Refining Realm Martial Artists, led by Zhao Yan, were looking at the ground with flushed faces, wishing they could find a crack to crawl into.
If they had known they would encounter these people, they wouldn’t have come here in the first place.
Chen Fan, on the side, watched quietly.
If he guessed correctly, after chasing away these few Martial Artists, the Awakened group would come to drive him away next.
Shen Si’s face turned blue and then white.
As the Vice President of the headquarters, being persuaded to retreat with just a few words was indeed extremely embarrassing.
Moreover, on this Celestial God Tree in front of him, there were twelve Celestial God Fruits!
Missing out on them, he felt truly unwilling.
"Brother Pei, as they say, finders keepers. We discovered this Celestial God Tree even earlier than you, didn’t we?"
He forced a smile and continued, "You know, picking Celestial God Fruits isn’t easy. Why don’t we cooperate on this?"
Zhao Yan and the three others raised their heads in surprise upon hearing this.
Cooperate?
Can it work?
Pei Yong’s smile disappeared instantly, and his face visibly turned cold.
"Chairman Shen, it seems I’ve been too polite to you, leading to unrealistic fantasies. Given this situation, let me make things clear."
"Chairman Shen, you need to leave with your people immediately. Otherwise, I won’t be polite to you."
As the words fell, the atmosphere around them turned tense instantly.
Beside them, Tang Qiang displayed a glimpse of contempt in his eyes.
If Shi Tao, the President of the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association, were here, they might indeed be cautious and agree to cooperate.
But who is this Shen to deserve any respect?
Shen Si felt his face burning.
In terms of numbers, the other side had the advantage.
As for high-end combat power, he’d struggle against either Pei Yong or Tang Qiang, let alone facing both at once.
With the situation so clear, he had no choice but to give up.
Taking a complex look at the soon-to-be-ripened Celestial God Fruits, Shen Si took a deep breath, pressed his unwillingness down, and nodded lightly, "Fine, I’ll take my people and leave."
"That’s the right choice."
Pei Yong’s smile reappeared.
"Chairman Shen, if you’d said that earlier, there wouldn’t have been all this trouble," Tang Qiang said with a playful smile.
"Exactly, you’ve wasted everyone’s time."
"Chairman Shen, have a nice trip. We won’t see you off."
"Be careful on your way back, haha."
The C-level Awakened behind them also sneered.
"Let’s go."
Shen Si said softly.
In some ways, this was expected; he’d had to give up in similar situations before.
Zhao Yan and the others hung their heads, looking dispirited.
But someone glanced at Chen Fan in the distance.
Instantly, Pei Yong and the others turned their gaze to Chen Fan.
"Friend, don’t think I was only talking to Chairman Shen and his men just now."
Pei Yong said mockingly.
The person in front of them dressed strangely, and was holding a Bow in his left hand.
Someone using a bow nowadays? That was rare.
But he didn’t take Shen Si and the others from the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association seriously, let alone this lone person.
"You want me to leave?"
Chen Fan asked.
"What do you think?"
Pei Yong countered, looking at him like an idiot.
"Friend, Brother Pei doesn’t like to repeat himself. If you know what’s good for you, you’d better leave quickly."
"Indeed, just like them."
Someone gestured toward Shen Si’s group.
Upon hearing this, Shen Si and his team halted their steps and turned slightly.
They also knew that this person would surely be chased away like them.
How to put this, they just wanted to be sure.
"Is that so? What a coincidence."
Chen Fan chuckled, "I also want you guys to leave."
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Suddenly, the atmosphere turned quiet.
Shen Si and his group were stunned, looking at Chen Fan in a daze.
Did this guy with a bow just say?
He wanted Pei Yong and his people to leave?
What a joke!
They were from the Awakened Association of Jiangnan City! They were six people against one; what gave this guy the confidence?
The Awakened individuals were also stunned.
Almost wondering if their ears were playing tricks.
"What did you just say? Say it again?" Pei Yong responded, looking at him in disbelief.
"I said, all the Celestial God Fruits here belong to me. You can leave now." Chen Fan slowed down his speech and said clearly.
"Boom!"
Shen Si and his group were dumbfounded, staring at Chen Fan as a huge wave surged in their minds!
Was this guy seeking death? Did he not know who these people were? Even if he didn’t, their previous conversation should have made it clear!
Even they chose to give up wisely.
What made him think he could stand his ground?
"Kid, do you know who you’re talking to?" a C-level Awakened shouted angrily, "We are from Jiangnan City Awakened Association, and Brother Pei and Brother Tang are genuine B-level Martial Artists who have killed Commander-level Fierce Beasts. Do you even know what that means? And yet you dare speak such nonsense?"
"Stop wasting time on him; let’s just kill him."
"Indeed, if he won’t take the polite way out, there’s no need to be courteous."
As the situation grew tense, a frantic voice suddenly rang out.
"Wait! Don’t act rashly!"
Surprisingly, Shen Si, who had been planning to leave, raised his hands anxiously, waving them in front of himself.
"Everyone, calm down, let’s talk this out."
"Talk about what?"
"Exactly, we’ve given him the opportunity, but he’s not taking it. Instead, he’s being arrogant."
"This is all a misunderstanding."
Shen Si sighed and turned to Chen Fan, "Friend, they are indeed from Jiangnan City Awakened Association, especially Brother Pei and Brother Tang, who are formidable B-level Awakened. It’s not wise to oppose them.
I understand you value these Celestial God Fruits a lot, but some things should be let go. Don’t throw your life away for something within sight but out of reach."
Chen Fan looked at him in surprise.
He had been ready to act; once the other side attacked, he would retaliate fiercely.
Not that he loved killing, but the advantages were too significant to miss. Once a fight started, there could be no holding back; there would be no survivors.
Unexpectedly, Chairman Shen spoke up for him, indicating he was a decent person.
"Friend," seeing Chen Fan looking at him, Shen Si continued, "Let’s leave together."
Chen Fan shook his head.
"Chairman Shen, I appreciate your kindness, but these Celestial God Fruits are extremely important to me. Today, I won’t give them up to anyone."
"..."
Shen Si was stunned.
Zhao Yan and the others were equally astonished, at a loss for words.
Should they call him persistent or foolish?
Chairman Shen had spoken extensively, even risking offending these people, but it was all in vain.
"Good, good, good."
Pei Yong laughed out of frustration, clapping his hands, "It’s been a long time since I met someone so interesting."
"Indeed, quite interesting."
Beside him, Tang Qiang nodded, looking at Chen Fan as if he were already dead.
"Since you insist on seeking death, then I shall..."
Just then, the ground shook suddenly.
"What’s happening!"
Someone exclaimed.
The ground trembled again.
"Look over there!"
Someone pointed to the north.
Everyone followed the direction, seeing two giant ape-like beasts approaching rapidly.
The towering trees, several meters in height, seemed like toys before the apes, breaking into halves with a slight touch. Their massive claws swept down, felling large patches of trees. Their huge steps turned several trees into powder.
Everywhere they went, dust flew, and countless flying beasts fled to the sky as if running for their lives.
"It’s the Strong Demon Apes!"
Shen Si’s face changed drastically, turning pale as he recognized the scene, exclaiming, "It’s not just one, it’s two!"
"What, two Strong Demon Apes!"
"Two Strong Demon Apes?"
"How can this be?"
The C-level Awakened panicked, watching the two twenty-something meter-tall Strong Demon Apes stride forward.
Strong Demon Apes, Commander-level Fierce Beasts.
Their skin was incredibly tough, unscathed even by large-caliber shells. Only critical hits on vital spots such as the head could kill them, even missiles had trouble.
Their strength surpassed their defense, capable of lifting nearly a hundred tons and throwing objects like missiles to destroy walls easily.
Most terrifyingly, being Commander-level Fierce Beasts, they possessed human-like intelligence, flexible bodies similar to humans and could even wield weapons!
Not exaggerating, the Furious Barbaric Bull King, another Commander-level Fierce Beast, would be toyed to death by these Strong Demon Apes.
Encountering one was bad enough; now, there were two!