Chapter 350: Chapter 347: Scheming (Please Subscribe)
Several C-level Awakened, their hearts sinking halfway, looked at Pei Yong and the others whose faces had also turned quite grim.
They had considered the possibility that the twelve Celestial God Fruits might attract Commander-level Fierce Beasts before coming and had prepared themselves for the possibility of encountering more than one.
What they hadn’t expected was for things to take the worst possible turn right from the start—two Commander-level Fierce Beasts showing up at once.
According to the Awakened Association’s classification of Commander-level Fierce Beasts, Strong Demon Ape fell under the ordinary Commander-level category, mainly because of its similar height.
However, since it could use both arms, wield weapons, or throw projectiles, its combat strength far exceeded other Commander-level Fierce Beasts of the same rank.
If the Strong Demon Ape underwent further growth, with its fur turning from white to black and its body size increasing dramatically, it would reach the Beast King level.
"What are you afraid of?"
Noticing the fear in the eyes of the people behind him, Pei Yong snorted coldly and said, "It’s just two Strong Demon Apes. With me and Brother Tang here, they can’t harm a single hair on your heads."
"That’s right."
Tang Qiang followed up, "Just like we agreed before, we’ll keep these two Commander-level Fierce Beasts occupied while you pick the Celestial God Fruits."
"Yes!"
Upon hearing this, the four C-level Awakened relaxed significantly.
"Brother Pei..." Suddenly, one of them pointed at Shen Si and the others nearby.
Both Pei Yong and Tang Qiang squinted their eyes.
Yes, how had they forgotten about these people?
Among them, the only one with some ability was Shen Si.
In their eyes, Shen Si’s strength was just so-so; however, compared to their own C-level subordinates, Shen Si was quite formidable.
The last thing they wanted was to risk their lives intercepting these two Commander-level Fierce Beasts, only for Shen Si to reap all the benefits.
Thinking of this, Pei Yong cast an inquiring glance at Tang Qiang.
Tang Qiang frowned and shook his head.
For the moment, he couldn’t think of any good solution either.
Should the two of them hold off the beasts?
Although they had the advantage in numbers, there was a strong chance that Shen Si would end up with the most Celestial God Fruits.
Should they not hold off the beasts?
These two Commander-level Fierce Beasts were no joke; one slip and they could be in serious danger themselves.
As for driving Shen Si away at this point, that was even more impossible. Anyone could see it was a prime opportunity to fish in troubled waters; no one would willingly give up now.
Shen Si indeed had this in mind.
Initially, upon seeing two Commander-level Fierce Beasts appear, his face went pale, and he instinctively wanted to lead his group away.
After all, staying too long could cost them their lives.
But then he reconsidered—wasn’t this a golden opportunity?
If it weren’t for these two Commander-level Fierce Beasts showing up, he would have had to leave obediently, as Pei Yong and the others wouldn’t allow him to stay.
But now, with these two Commander-level Fierce Beasts around, Pei Yong and Tang Qiang wouldn’t have the extra energy to watch him.
Taking advantage of this, he might be able to snatch one or two Celestial God Fruits.
With this thought, he signaled to Zhao Yan and the others, took out his phone, and beckoned them over to look.
Slowly, a line of text appeared.
"If a fight breaks out later, go as far as you can. Don’t worry about me."
After typing this, Shen Si looked at the three of them.
They exchanged glances and then nodded.
They understood that staying would only distract their leader, serving no other purpose.
"Be careful, Chairman," Zhao Yan whispered.
Neither the Awakened in front of them nor the two Commander-level Fierce Beasts were easy to deal with.
Shen Si nodded lightly.
He knew it was dangerous, but where else would the rewards come from without danger?
Besides, he had made some preparations; it wouldn’t be that easy for an accident to happen.
Compared to them, Chen Fan felt much calmer inside.
Watching the two Commander-level Fierce Beasts coming closer and closer, he slightly curled his lips.
Two ordinary-level Commander-level Fierce Beasts?
Perfect timing.
He wanted to test the power of his upgraded Flaming Arrow and Sun-Shooting Arrow.
However, with some time left before the Celestial God Fruit ripened, he wasn’t in a rush to act. There may still be changes to come.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
Amidst a series of rumbling noises, the two Strong Demon Apes reached a distance of two or three hundred meters from the group.
Their white furred bodies, rock-like frames, and two giant arms that could touch the ground even while standing.
Their pairs of red-hot eyes locked onto them, clearly, they had noticed Chen Fan and the others long ago.
But unlike common Fierce Beasts, they didn’t attack immediately; instead, they stood still, in a standoff.
The situation was somewhat tense.
"What are they doing?" one of the C-level Awakened couldn’t help but ask.
"They must be strategizing since we have the advantage in numbers," someone next to him speculated. "Commander-level Fierce Beasts have wisdom, especially those from the ape family; their intelligence isn’t far from ours."
"If that’s the case, dragging this out wouldn’t be good for us. If they call in some Elite-level Fierce Beasts, we’d be doomed."
"Don’t say that, really, if that happens, we’d definitely be in trouble."
Hearing this, Pei Yong also felt a twinge of anxiety.