Because this is no joke, if the opponent’s people really arrive, the President alone absolutely won’t be able to stop them. And we, even more so, are like praying mantises trying to stop a chariot, not knowing our own limits.
"Isn’t there still over an hour? Since we already know what’s going to happen later, we should hurry and let Brother Chen, Chairman Shen, and a few others hide. If the Song Family comes and can’t find anyone, what can they do? Do they plan on tearing our headquarters apart?"
"Yes, yes, we should wait for Elder Wang to return and make a decision."
"The key is, where do we hide them? The Song Family’s influence is significant; hiding in Jiangnan City also risks being discovered by vigilant people, rendering our efforts futile."
"How about..."
Someone thought of the Yellow Sand Tower but suddenly remembered that Ling Yu was hiding there, and the President had specifically instructed them not to reveal Ling Yu’s whereabouts.
If Chen Fan goes in...
Shi Tao was also conflicted.
Besides the Yellow Sand Tower, where else wouldn’t be discovered?
"No need to panic."
Chen Fan’s voice broke through, "Although Elder Wang isn’t here this time, I am."
"???"
The few people in the office were left in bewilderment.
"Brother Chen, what do you mean?"
Chang Fei had a thought but dared not consider it further.
"If the Song Family’s Celestial Realm Martial Artists all come out together, I certainly wouldn’t be confident and would flee. Fortunately, this time only one Early Stage Celestial Realm Martial Artist is coming, even if you add the werewolf from the Revival Association, it’s just two Early Stage Celestial Realm Martial Artists. I believe I have the strength for a fight."
Chen Fan’s words were like a giant bell striking the hearts of those present, rendering them completely dumbfounded.
Did they hear wrong? What did Chen Fan just say?
He said he has the strength to fight against two Early Stage Celestial Realm Martial Artists?
Shi Tao was also stunned.
Frankly speaking, he didn’t have absolute confidence against either of those individuals. Even if he put in all his effort, he could only delay them for a while.
But Chen Fan said he could block both alone?
Chen Fan smiled and said, "I know you don’t believe me. After all, I’m just a True Essence Realm Martial Artist, how could I be a match for Celestial Realm Martial Artists, let alone two? But I will prove with facts that I’m not boasting."
Shen Si and the others exchanged glances.
They acknowledged Chen Fan’s strength, but in their minds, Chen Fan at most should be on par with the President.
If he could actually achieve that, it would be astonishing enough.
But Chen Fan implied he could fight two adversaries, indicating his strength far surpassed the President’s.
"Brother Chen, I really want to believe you, but I can’t convince myself," Chang Fei said wryly, "According to you, the Song Family is about to bring people here, and if they arrive while you’re still here, it won’t be a joke. I think our primary task now should be to find a good place to hide temporarily."
"Yes, yes, Chairman Chang is right. Those are two Celestial Realm Martial Artists."
"Brother Chen, it’s not that we don’t want to believe you, but for safety’s sake, it’s better not to take risks."
The few people earnestly advised.
It was really for Chen Fan’s own good.
"Chen Fan..." Shi Tao also wanted to say something.
"President, how about this?"
Chen Fan quickly said, "Let’s make a bet. If you win, I’ll follow your instructions for the rest of the time. But if I win, we do things my way. How about that?"
He knew that without showing some strength, Shi Tao and the others wouldn’t agree, and even if they couldn’t stop him, their nagging would be annoying.
"A bet?"
"Brother Chen, at this time, you’re still thinking about betting?"
"Exactly, it’s super urgent, the situation is dire!"
The few people were anxiously pacing like ants on a hot pan.
Shi Tao’s pupils narrowed slightly, then he nodded and said, "What kind of bet do you want to make?"
"Very simple, we spar. President, you attack, and I’ll defend. If you can injure me, I’ll lose. Otherwise, I win. How about that?" Chen Fan smiled.
This way, he could relieve everyone’s worry and stop their nagging, and show Shi Tao the gap between them. Ling Yu was doomed; even the President couldn’t save him.
"What!"
Upon hearing such a dramatic bet, everyone except Shi Tao was stunned.
If it were a mutual exchange of attacks to determine the winner, it would be normal.
But considering one side defending while the other attacks only happens with a great disparity in strength.
Additionally, it could be somewhat insulting.
Of course, none of them thought Chen Fan was intentionally humiliating Shi Tao; rather, they felt he was overconfident, almost arrogant.
"You really have confidence to block all my attacks?"
Shi Tao stayed calm and reminded, "I may have just recently broken through, but I’m still a Celestial Realm Martial Artist, a whole major realm beyond yours. If there’s an accident, it’s no joke."
"President, don’t hold back, feel free to attack." Chen Fan smiled.
Arrogant!
Too arrogant!
In the minds of Shen Si, Chang Fei, and the others, these words simultaneously emerged.
"Alright."
Shi Tao said, "Since you insist, I won’t refuse. I’m curious about your growth."
The room was filled with a subtle tension.
Shen Si and the others felt speechless.
Seeing the strong enemy approaching, why start an internal fight?
Given their strength, they couldn’t stop it; all they could do was to watch.
Meanwhile, in the Yellow Sand Tower, on a green grassy land, a figure slowly opened his eyes.
He looked around curiously, seeing blue skies, white clouds, lush grass, a paradisiacal scene, strange because there was no one else around, just him.
"Where... am I?"
He stood up and looked around.
"Is anyone here? If you can hear me, answer!"
The sound traveled far, bounced off walls, and echoed back, ringing in his ears.
Ling Yu was startled, flew over, and touched the air, indeed, there was an invisible barrier.
"Where is this? Why am I here? Wasn’t I in Master’s office?"
He frowned, trying to remember, and finally recalled everything.
Upon learning that Chen was coming, he angrily wanted to confront him. But his Master seemed unwilling to see this. As he persisted, he suddenly blacked out. When he regained consciousness, he found himself here.
"Wait!"
His eyes widened as he surveyed his surroundings again.
He seemed to realize where this place was.
Yellow Sand Tower!
His Master’s spatial artifact, which could store items, even living people.
Anger welled up inside him, so his Master had locked him in? Did his Master not trust him enough, thinking he surely wasn’t a match for Chen?
"Let me out! Master! Let me out!"
He angrily pounded the "wall," shouting upwards.
Outside, Shi Tao, walking towards the Cultivation Room, paused.
"What’s wrong, President?"
Chang Fei, behind him, asked curiously.
Chen Fan also looked over.
"Nothing, let’s go."
Shi Tao shook his head and continued forward.
In his heart, he thought, Xiaoyu, stay inside for now. When Master confirms Chen Fan’s strength, we’ll see when to let you out.