"Why don’t we make the first move?"
The previous shadows reappeared.
Their gazes were filled with dissatisfaction.
"Shut up!"
The shadow at the forefront reprimanded, "Do you understand anything? That boy is not the same as the people we’ve encountered before."
"Different, indeed different. Those people were at least Celestial Realm level, while he is merely in the True Essence Realm. Ha ha ha ha."
The mocking laughter rang out again.
"Have you ever seen a True Essence Realm Martial Artist more powerful than some Celestial Realm Martial Artists?" The shadow turned and glanced at the former speaker.
Upon hearing this, the other shadows fell silent.
That’s right, the Secret Realm is only so big. They’ve been trapped here, with nothing to do. The moment a living person enters, they can sense it.
Therefore, everything Chen Fan did earlier was observed by them.
The former, even in their era, was rare.
"So what?" A woman’s voice echoed, "You still failed. Now even if we make a move, the difficulty will increase significantly."
"Who said I failed?"
The shadow said confidently, "He will come back for me."
That boy, thinks he’s smart.
Little does he know, the Great Vajra Divine Power I told him about has a deadly flaw.
Once cultivated, a demon seed will form in his body. The deeper he cultivates, the stronger the demon seed will become, until one day he will come to me on his own.
Of course, if he doesn’t cultivate it, then naturally nothing will happen.
But with a Supreme-level Martial Art in front of him, can anyone truly remain unmoved?
It doesn’t believe such a person exists in this world.
The shadows exchanged glances.
"Are you so sure? Did you leave some contingency plan?"
"Indeed, I did leave a contingency plan. But don’t expect me to tell you all about it."
The shadow turned to look at its companions, "If I tell you, and you reveal my plan to him to earn his trust, wouldn’t I have wasted all my efforts, only to make you a wedding dress? I’m not that foolish."
After speaking, its body turned into black smoke and dissipated.
"Tch, as if anyone cares to know."
"Couldn’t even handle a junior, truly useless."
"Exactly, I want to see if its contingency plan works."
The shadows spoke one by one, naturally hoping the other wouldn’t succeed.
...
The next morning, Chen Fan returned to Anshan City.
The three-headed Flying Centipede naturally followed him out of the Secret Realm, hiding underground in Anshan City.
The harvest was decent, his Primordial True Essence increased by tens of thousands of points. Apart from that, he acquired many Treasure Medicines that enhanced power, constitution, and other basic attributes.
He didn’t consume them all, saving some to exchange for Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that enhance Primordial True Essence when he goes to Juque City.
He initially wanted to subdue those two Demon Beasts and had successfully weakened them, but his spiritual power was still a bit lacking. Subduing nearly ten Flying Centipedes was already his limit. To subdue more, he would have to release control over some or enhance his spiritual power further.
He dared not release control.
Because aside from the three-headed Flying Centipede beside him, the others were all in Anshan City.
Logically speaking, even if he released control over those Flying Centipedes, they wouldn’t dare disobey previous orders. But one never knows; after consuming numerous Fierce Beasts, they regained their wild nature, and their strength grew considerably.
If they killed people in Anshan City and then fled far away, it wouldn’t be easy for Chen Fan to find them.
So, those three-headed Flying Centipedes had to bear the brunt.
"Thankfully, I can go to Flame Emperor City today and obtain the Observing the Universe Technique."
Chen Fan’s eyes showed a hint of anticipation.
If he cultivated the Observing the Universe Technique, his spiritual power could reach billions. By then, returning to the Secret Realm, he should not be easily influenced by those ghosts.
Perhaps, he could walk boldly in front of them.
Of course, this was just a thought. Truly entering would require at least Celestial Realm strength. If he reached the Divine Cultivation Realm, those ghosts would probably avoid him entirely.
Morning in Anshan City was very peaceful.
Although they knew the Beast Tide had been repelled, people’s expressions were still very solemn.
Because no one knew if there would be a third, fourth wave.
Would Anshan City be able to hold out by then?
Some were more carefree, adopting the mindset of living day by day.
Awakened Association.
Chen Fan met Qin Jin and others.
"Chairman Li."
Qin Jin’s face showed shame, "We came this time to bid you farewell."
Hua Jun and others were initially shocked but then sighed inwardly.
Qin Jin and his team’s decision was understandable.
After all, no one knew how long Anshan City could hold. If they had the ability to leave, it was better to do so early.
Moreover, they came from a big city.
In contrast, those present, even if they could overcome road dangers, had no place to settle.
"I planned to visit Juque City anyway. You can come with me." Chen Fan nodded.
He visited the Awakened Association to instruct Hua Jun to maintain order in Anshan City.
The other reason was this.
The group had come with him; now was different than before. Bringing them back was fulfilling the journey.
"What, Chairman Li!"
Everyone’s eyes lit with joy,
Could it be, Chairman Li would go to Juque City with them?
Hua Jun and the others held their breath.
They thought their Chairman wouldn’t abandon Anshan City, because if he wanted to, he would have done so already, not waited until now.
But what if?
If he felt pressured from the Beast Tide, thinking Anshan City couldn’t be defended, leaving was possible.
If that were true,
They had no resentment.
The Chairman had done enough already; if it were them, would they choose to stay?
"Just going to make a deal with your Chairman Han." Chen Fan looked at them.
"Ah, I see." They felt awkward but relieved.
"Are you ready?"
"Yes, Chairman Li, we are all ready." Qin Jin quickly responded.
"Good." Chen Fan turned to Hua Jun, "I will leave Anshan City for a few hours. During this time, it’s up to you. Though nothing should happen, stay cautious."
"Yes, Chairman." Hua Jun quickly nodded, feeling relieved.
Great, Chairman isn’t abandoning them.
"Let’s go."
Chen Fan said, heading outside.
"Chairman Hua, we are leaving now. Hopefully, we will meet again." Qin Jin said.
Feeling a bit sad.
If Anshan City falls, except for someone like Chairman Li, everyone else will surely perish.
This farewell was likely the last.
The War Soul Squad felt the same sadness.
Despite Anshan being a small city, Hua Jun and others were weak, but they experienced something different here compared to Juque City.
If they could stay longer, it would be nice.
But for safety, they had to leave.
"Captain Qin, take care." Hua Jun’s eyes showed reluctance.
"Take care."
They waved, turning to follow.
When Hua Jun and others walked out of the Awakened Association, the group was gone from sight.