It is a miracle that Anshan City has managed to hold on until now.
"In that case, let’s head back."
"Mm."
Chen Fan nodded.
There were still over two hours until dawn, just enough time for him to meditate and restore his True Qi, and to learn the few martial arts techniques he had just acquired.
As for Elder Wang, it was naturally better to bring him back too. He didn’t feel safe leaving him here, especially since he needed to take these Flying Centipedes with him. Leaving them behind would be of no use.
After all, other demon beasts were not vegetarians. If these Flying Centipedes were not injured, it would be fine, but they were no match if they were wounded.
In any case, he had already collected the mature treasure medicine. He would deal with the situation in Anshan City first and then explore the Secret Realm further.
At the exit.
Elder Wang looked at the seven or eight Flying Centipedes following them, his face showing a look of surprise.
"Chen Fan, you couldn’t be thinking...?"
Chen Fan smiled and nodded.
Elder Wang took a deep breath and scanned the demon beasts one by one.
There was no denying that if these demon beasts helped defend the city, the pressure would significantly lessen.
Following Chen Fan’s command, the Flying Centipedes hesitated at the exit, not daring to move.
"Don’t you want to eat?"
Chen Fan looked at the leading Flying Centipede. "Once you get out, you can eat to your fill."
"Can we not go out?"
The leading Flying Centipede looked a little pitiful.
It had never left the Secret Realm before.
"Don’t you want to eat anymore?"
"I do! But I don’t want to go out." The Flying Centipede nodded first, then shook its head.
Chen Fan laughed in exasperation.
This guy, ugly as it was, certainly had grand dreams.
Not only did he have to kill Fierce Beasts, but after he killed them, he also had to bring their corpses back here?
"I’ll count to three. If you don’t go out by then, I’ll give you a beating," Chen Fan’s eyes flickered with a cold light.
"Three."
"Two."
The leading Flying Centipede, gritting its teeth, rushed out.
"!!!"
The other Flying Centipedes were stunned, their emotions turning to worry.
"Come back."
With a thought, Chen Fan called it back.
The next moment, the Flying Centipede that had gone out crawled back in, its eyes filled with amazement.
"!!!"
The other Flying Centipedes were stunned again.
But this time, they seemed eager to try.
"Let’s go."
Chen Fan urged.
The Flying Centipedes exited the Secret Realm one by one, flying in the air, gazing at the land below.
So this is the outside world?
It didn’t seem as dangerous as they had imagined.
It looked quite peaceful.
The leading Flying Centipede flew up to Chen Fan, its meaning clear: where was the food? Didn’t he say there would be food once they got out? Why couldn’t it see any?
"What’s the rush?"
Chen Fan glanced at it coolly. "Don’t worry, you’ll eat until you’re stuffed, but there’s one condition: you must not harm anyone."
The Flying Centipedes all nodded rapidly.
"Elder Wang, let’s go back." Only then did Chen Fan look at Elder Wang.
"Alright."
Elder Wang smiled, his heart now filled with confidence for Anshan City’s future.
As they approached Anshan City, Chen Fan had the Flying Centipedes burrow into the ground and enter the city with them.
They were assigned the task of guarding the underground.
With their abilities, even if a Beast King-level burrowing Fierce Beast appeared, it would hardly pose a threat to the city.
If they fully recovered, they could even kill a Beast King-level burrowing Fierce Beast.
The key was, they could fly too!
In the future, they wouldn’t have to worry about flying Fierce Beasts either.
Chen Fan was very pleased with his plan to tame these demon beasts.
After parting ways with Elder Wang, Chen Fan went to the Awakened Association.
"Chairman!"
"Chairman!"
Hua Jun and the others, who had been waiting for some time, stood up one after another.
An hour or two ago, Hua Jun had sent a message, informing him that something strange was happening in Anshan City tonight. Many Fierce Beasts that were usually around seemed to have vanished.
Chen Fan took one look and told him to gather everyone and wait for his return.
"Chairman Li."
Qin Jin and the others also rose, their faces showing flattering smiles.
"Everyone, please sit."
Chen Fan gestured for them to be at ease, then scanned the room and said, "Your observation is correct. In two or three hours, the Beast Tide will erupt again."
"!!!"
Everyone was shocked.
Based on previous events, they suspected Chen Fan had the ability to predict the future.
Still, they harbored a slight hope that tonight might be peaceful after all.
But Chen Fan’s answer was the worst possible scenario.
"C-Chairman," Hua Jun’s face turned pale, his voice trembling, "How does this Beast Tide compare to the last one?"
"It will probably be larger than the last one."
Someone nearby shrank back.
Everyone knew that nearby cities had mostly been destroyed by Fierce Beasts. Only Anshan City still stood.
In other words, the Fierce Beasts that had previously attacked other cities would now converge on Anshan City.
"Preliminary estimates suggest the numbers are in the millions."
"M-Millions..."
The room fell silent.
Everyone felt fear.
Even Qin Jin and the others began to waver.
If it was around ten thousand, they could help defend.
Millions meant that Beast King-level Fierce Beasts might appear.
They were just B-level Awakened. A single mistake could cost them their lives.
As for Hua Jun and the others, it went without saying.
A million-strong Beast Tide probably included over a hundred thousand burrowing Fierce Beasts.
Not to mention the hundreds of thousands in the Beast Tide, protecting their Chairman would be difficult enough. Even if he could withstand it, the city’s residents might all be dead.
They were not afraid to die.
But they couldn’t bear to see their loved ones die at the paws of Fierce Beasts.
"I’m telling you this so you don’t worry."
Chen Fan smiled lightly.
"!!!"
Everyone immediately looked up.
"Chairman, you mean?" A glimmer of hope reignited in Hua Jun and the others’ eyes.
They knew that at times like this, only their Chairman could turn the tide.
"When the time comes, I’ll handle the Fierce Beasts outside the city. As for those inside, I’ve already made preparations. They won’t cause any trouble. Your job is to maintain order inside the city during the Beast Tide and prevent panic from spreading."
"Yes, Chairman, we understand!"
Hua Jun and the others all nodded, feeling relieved.
It was no wonder their Chairman had already made arrangements.
Qin Jin and the others exchanged looks.
They found it hard to believe.
This was a million-strong Beast Tide, happening at the most troublesome time— early in the morning.
Even if Chairman Li was strong, he was only an A-level Awakened. Even if he was proficient in Martial Arts, how could he fend off a million Fierce Beasts?
In the next moment, they shivered as they felt Chen Fan’s gaze on them.
"Gentlemen, your task is complete. Tonight will be restless. If you wish to leave, you can do so now."
With that, Chen Fan took out his phone and confirmed the completion of the task in the Awakened Association.
Instantly, Qin Jin and the others’ phones vibrated. When they checked, they saw a notification that the task was complete and points had been awarded.
They were at a loss, looking at Chen Fan, then at each other.
They were worried that leaving now might offend Chairman Li and prevent their task from being completed.
But he had confirmed it and even told them they could leave now.
This was better than they had imagined.
Qin Jin was also stunned.
Chairman Li didn’t seem to be joking.