High-level martial arts: Invincibility starts with basic archery.

"Senior, how about we do it another time?"

Chen Fan said sincerely, "I am already very satisfied to have obtained a supreme-level martial art. Besides, it will take a lot of time to learn this martial art. The Longevity Manual is just in my bedroom, it can't be run away, can it?"

"What's wrong with that?"

The shadowy figure suppressed his anger and said, "The Longevity Manual is of no use here. You can take it back and study it slowly. Besides, the Great Vajra Divine Power is only a supreme-level martial art. How difficult can it be? How about this, if all else fails, you come here, and I'll give you some pointers."

"No, no, senior has already done so much, how could I possibly trouble you further?"

"It's alright, why are you being so polite with me? Come on, let me show you, it won't take much effort."

"Come on, we're destined to meet, let me help you out, it's no trouble at all."

"Young friend, how can you go back on your word? We agreed that I would tell you about a supreme-level cultivation technique, and you would come to retrieve the Longevity Manual? You're not lying to me, are you?"

The shadowy figure continued speaking.

With each word it spoke, its expression grew colder.

"Senior, what are you saying?"

Chen Fan feigned surprise, "I'm so grateful to have received a supreme-level martial art from you, how could I possibly deceive you?"

"Then why haven't you come in yet?"

"I already told you the reason before, senior. The elder who brought me here repeatedly warned me that the sect ruins are extremely dangerous and I must not enter. How could I disobey my elder's words?"

"This is outrageous!"

The shadowy figure was so angry he vomited blood.

So after all that, we're back to square one?

Then wouldn't the martial arts technique it just sent out be like throwing a meat bun to a dog—gone and never to return?

"Young man, I am also your elder, even the elder of your elder's elder. You can listen to him, so why can't you listen to me?"

"To be honest, that elder has always taken good care of me. Not to mention anything else, he gave me four supreme-level martial arts techniques at once, while you, senior, only gave me one. Of course, I trust that elder more."

Chen Fan quickly added, "I didn't mean to say you're stingy. You've already done a great service by giving me a supreme-level martial art. I'm very grateful. I really didn't mean to say you're stingy."

No matter how much you plead with him today, he won't go in.

Of course, it would be even better if we could extract one or two more supreme-level martial arts techniques from the other party.

He currently possesses experience points in the billions.

"That kid!"

Upon hearing Chen Fan's words, the shadowy figure wished he could tear the latter to pieces.

It doesn't mean he's stingy.

That's not what I meant. Is it really necessary to keep repeating it?

This is clearly a case of trying to hide something obvious.

"If it were me, and I were to give you a few more supreme-level martial arts techniques, would you then believe what I'm saying?"

"this!"

Chen Fan was taken aback. "How could I possibly accept this?"

In reality, he was secretly delighted.

Even if the cultivation method the other party tells him next is incomplete or even full of traps, he is not afraid.

"You really think I'm a fool, kid."

The dark figure suddenly let out a cold snort.

"This junior doesn't know what you mean by that, senior," Chen Fan said, feigning ignorance.

"What a cunning little rascal."

The shadowy figure thought to himself.

It wasn't surprising that the other party was on guard.

But to its surprise, that kid actually dared to set his sights on it.

Again and again, do you really think it's a fool?

"I told you, once you come in, you can have as many supreme-level martial arts as you want. In addition to the Longevity Manual I mentioned to you, there are two more divine and demonic-level martial arts that I can give you as well. The opportunity is right in front of you. Think it over carefully, and you can come back to me when you've made up your mind."

It knew it couldn't push too hard.

Like now, if it continues, it feels that it might be so angry that the other party will break its defenses and completely tear off the mask of civility.

In this way, it would be almost impossible for it to lure Chen Fan in; the only option would be for the other guys.

However, he also had a backup plan.

"They're finally gone."

Chen Fan breathed a sigh of relief.

However, the feeling of being watched from the shadows still lingers.

He glanced in the direction of the sect ruins and thought to himself that this place was indeed very eerie.

However, obtaining a supreme-level martial art was an unexpected bonus.

He glanced at the three-headed flying centipede behind him.

The latter looked completely bewildered, having no idea what had happened.

"Tell me who the guys you usually get along with are, and I'll give you a taste of your own medicine."

Upon hearing this, the three-headed flying centipede became excited.

Despite their large numbers, they are still the weakest in terms of strength; otherwise, they wouldn't have been relegated to the edge of the back mountain.

Upon hearing that Chen Fan was going to take them to seek revenge, they all became incredibly excited, as if they had been injected with adrenaline.

Within the ruins of the sect.

The dark figure watched Chen Fan leave with the three-headed flying centipede, the resentment in its eyes almost tangible.

Why, why are these living people allowed to be free and not be rejected?

But it is imprisoned in this tiny place, living a monotonous life that has remained unchanged for thousands of years.

"You let him go?"

Just then, a dark figure appeared behind him.

"Looks like you're really no good; you can't even handle a kid like him."

"Why don't we make the first move?"

The dark figures that had appeared earlier returned.

His eyes were filled with dissatisfaction.

"Shut up!"

The dark figure at the front scoffed, "What do you know? That kid is different from the people we've encountered before."

"It's different, it's different. Those people are at least at the Celestial Realm, while he's only at the True Essence Realm, hahahaha."

Laughter erupted again.

"Have you ever seen a True Essence Realm martial artist whose strength surpasses that of an ordinary Celestial Realm martial artist?" The dark figure turned around and glanced at the former.

Upon hearing this, the other figures in the shadows all fell silent.

Indeed, the secret realm is only so big. They are all trapped here with nothing to do. They can sense the moment a stranger enters.

Therefore, they had seen everything Chen Fan did.

The former, even in their own time, were extremely rare.

"But so what?" a woman's voice rang out. "You still failed. As a result, even if we were to intervene, the difficulty would increase considerably."

"Who says I failed?"

The shadowy figure said confidently, "He will come back for me."

That kid thinks he's so smart.

Little did it know that the Great Vajra Divine Power it spoke of contained a fatal flaw.

Once you begin cultivating, a demonic seed will be generated within your body. The deeper you cultivate, the stronger the demonic seed will become, until one day, it will walk right up to you.

Of course, if you don't cultivate, nothing will happen.

But if a supreme martial arts technique were placed before someone, could anyone truly remain unmoved?

It doesn't believe that such people exist in this world.

Several dark figures behind them exchanged glances.

"Are you so sure? Perhaps you have some backup plan?"

"That's right, I did have a backup plan, but don't get your hopes up. I'll tell you later."

The shadowy figure turned around and looked at his fellow creatures. "What if I tell you that you revealed my plan to him in order to gain his trust? Wouldn't all my efforts have been for nothing? In the end, I'd be doing all the work for you. I'm not that stupid."

After saying that, its body turned into black smoke and dissipated.

"Tch, as if nobody cares to know."

"Can't even handle a junior, he's really useless."

"Exactly, I want to see if its backup plan will work."

Several dark figures spoke amongst themselves, clearly not wanting the other side to succeed.

……

The next morning, Chen Fan returned to Anshan City.

The three flying centipedes naturally followed him out of the secret realm and hid underground in Anshan City.

The harvest was decent; the original true essence within my body increased by tens of thousands of points again. In addition, I also obtained a lot of precious medicines that increased basic attributes such as strength and physique.

He didn't consume it all, but kept some, planning to exchange it for rare and precious materials to enhance his original true essence when he went to Juque City.

He originally wanted to subdue the two demonic beasts and successfully weakened them, but his mental strength was still too low. He had subdued nearly ten flying centipedes, which was his limit. If he wanted to subdue more, he would have to release the control over a few flying centipedes or increase his mental strength again.

He dared not release them from control.

After all, apart from the three flying centipedes beside him, the others were all in Anshan City.

Logically speaking, even if he released the control over those flying centipedes, they wouldn't dare disobey his previous orders. But better safe than sorry, after consuming a large number of ferocious beasts, they regained their previous wildness and even increased in strength.

If they kill the people of Anshan City and then escape, it won't be an easy task for Chen Fan to find them.

Therefore, it's only fair that the three flying centipedes get a good deal.

"Fortunately, I can go to Emperor Yan's City today and obtain the Universe Observation Method."

A look of anticipation appeared in Chen Fan's eyes.

If he cultivates the Universe Observation Technique to a higher level, his spiritual power might reach hundreds of millions. At that time, when he enters the secret realm again, he should not be easily affected by those ghosts.

Perhaps, we can even swagger right up to them.

Of course, he was just thinking about it. If he really wanted to go in, his strength would have to be at least at the Celestial Realm. If he could reach the Spirit Refining Realm, those ghosts would probably avoid him.

Anshan City was very quiet in the early morning.

Although they knew the beast tide had been repelled, everyone's expressions remained very solemn.

Because nobody knows if there will be a third or fourth time.

Will Anshan City be able to hold out then?

Some people are more open-minded and live one day at a time.

The Awakened Association.

Chen Fan met Qin Jin and the others.

"Chairman Li."

Qin Jin looked ashamed. "We've come to say goodbye."

Upon hearing this, Hua Jun and the others were first startled, then sighed inwardly.

Qin Jin and the others' decision was reasonable.

After all, no one knows how long Anshan City can hold out. If you have the ability to leave, it's best to leave as soon as possible.

Moreover, they come from big cities.

On the other hand, even if they could overcome the dangers along the way, they would not be able to find a place to settle down.

"I'm also going to Juque City, why don't you come with me?" Chen Fan nodded and said.

He came to the Awakened Association partly to instruct Hua Jun to maintain order within Anshan City.

On the other hand, this is it.

The other party had come with him, but things were different now. If he took a few more people back with him, it would be a proper ending.

"What?! Chairman Li, you…!"

A look of surprise appeared in their eyes.

Could it be that Chairman Li is going to Juque City with them?

Hua Jun and the others held their breath.

They felt that their guild leader wouldn't abandon Anshan City and leave, because if he wanted to do that, he would have done it long ago, why would he wait until now?

But what if?

If he feels pressured during this beast tide and realizes that he can't hold Anshan City, leaving is a possibility.

If that's really the case.

They didn't have any complaints.

After all, the other party has already done enough. If you were in their shoes, would you choose to stay in the city?

"I'm just going to make a deal with your Chairman Han."

Chen Fan glanced at them and said.

"Oh, I see."

The group felt a little embarrassed, but then they also felt it was a great pity.

"Are you all ready?"

"Yes, Chairman Lee, we are all ready."

Qin Jin quickly said.

"Um."

Chen Fan turned to Hua Jun and said, "I'll be leaving Anshan City for a few hours. During this time, you'll be in charge of Anshan City. Although nothing should happen during this period, you still need to be careful."

"Yes, Chairman."

Hua Jun nodded quickly, feeling relieved.

That's great, the president isn't going to abandon us.

"Let's go."

After Chen Fan finished speaking, he walked outside.

"President Hua, we'll be leaving now. I hope we'll meet again someday," Qin Jin said.

I feel a little sad.

If Anshan City were to fall, only powerful figures like Chairman Li would survive; everyone else would surely perish.

This farewell will most likely be a separation of life and death.

The other members of the War Soul Squad also felt a pang of sadness.

Although Anshan City is just a small city, and Hua Jun and his group are also weak, they have a completely different experience here compared to when they were in Juque City.

Staying here longer would be a great experience.

However, due to safety concerns, they had to leave.

"Captain Qin, take care."

Hua Jun's eyes also showed reluctance.

"Take care of yourself."

The group waved to him, turned around, and followed him.

When Hua Jun and the others walked out of the Awakened Hall, there were no longer any figures in front of them.

(End of this chapter)