191: Abandoning open glory, they turned to darkness.
With Liu Shaohua's memories and treasures, Tuoba Zhiyuan elevated his Dimensional Phantom Butterfly to another level.
The current Dimensional Phantom Butterfly is an Immortal Beast, existing between “Super-Dimensional” and “Multi-Dimensional”.
It can now tear open an incomplete dimensional space.
The Dimensional Phantom Butterfly's move this time was precisely to throw the Void Demon Ghost into another dimensional space.
Even the Void Demon Ghost wouldn't be able to return for several days.
However, with its current state, the Dimensional Phantom Butterfly could barely use this ability once.
After one use, its Spiritual Qi would be completely drained.
"Damn it, this old man has improved again!" the Master cursed inwardly. How could this Tuoba Zhiyuan be so difficult to deal with?
After a moment of hesitation, the Master still ordered: "Retreat!"
It didn't dare to gamble.
It didn't dare to gamble that Tuoba Zhiyuan still had reserves.
If it were thrown into another dimension, who knew when the Void Demon Ghost would be able to retrieve it.
Furthermore, the Six-Winged Profound Kun lurking nearby also made the Master extremely wary.
A wise man doesn't suffer immediate losses; retreat is the best strategy for now.
Baiyue City could be attacked at any time; there was no need to rush.
This army of Evil Beasts arrived quickly and retreated just as fast, clearing out in no time.
Tuoba Zhiyuan wanted to pursue, but the Dimensional Phantom Butterfly's Spiritual Qi was depleted.
The entire battlefield was left with only Red Spider Lilies, Soul Corpse Wrapping Vines, and Feng Hou Blood Vines scattered everywhere.
Tuoba Zhiyuan rose into the air: "These three Demonic Plants don't need to be dealt with; just leave them here.
Also, the three major Demonic Plants can be popularized in all major war zones to defend against Evil Beasts; the effect is significant."
After speaking, Tuoba Zhiyuan tore open space and departed.
On the surface, he left, but in reality, he arrived in the space where Chen Fei was.
That's right!
The moment Tuoba Zhiyuan returned, Chen Fei had sent him a voice message.
But the arrival of the Void Demon Ghost made Chen Fei quickly hide, fearing that the other party would discover something amiss.
It wasn't until the Void Demon Ghost was banished to another dimension that Chen Fei dared to show himself.
"I thought something really happened to you. Can't you discuss things in advance if something comes up?" Tuoba Zhiyuan gave Chen Fei a flick on the forehead as soon as he arrived.
He was truly angry just now!
Chen Fei could only force a smile: "Teacher, this was a spur-of-the-moment decision. I was hit by a fifth-tier, eighth-rank Soul skill and almost died.
If it weren't for my profound good fortune, you wouldn't be seeing me."
Tuoba Zhiyuan's expression softened a little, "The one who attacked you was Evil King No. 7, proficient in the Dao of Soul and illusion techniques.
That you're still alive is indeed a blessing in disguise.
And I suspect it's that Master from the Extinction Cult."
Chen Fei was stunned at first, then his thoughts were instantly pierced.
"Yes, yes, I wondered why a Beast with a Flawless Grade Soul skill suddenly appeared.
If it's Evil King No. 7, then everything makes sense."
Tuoba Zhiyuan's conjecture provided a new direction.
After a long while, Tuoba Zhiyuan asked again: "What are your plans for feigning death this time?"
Chen Fei gave a wicked smile: "To be honest, Teacher, my Beasts are all Assassin Class, and assassins should be hidden, not exposed to everyone's view.
So I plan to shift into the darkness and slowly target those Evil Beasts.
Without the constraints of a team or army, there's more room to operate.
And I do have other plans."
Tuoba Zhiyuan looked at him, surprised that Chen Fei had such intentions.
To abandon overt glory and shift into the darkness.
Indeed, a hidden enemy is far more terrifying than an overt one.
"The path of a lone wolf is not as easy as it seems. It means you will have to hide yourself at all times.
You won't be able to meet your parents, relatives, or friends.
You won't be able to openly exchange resources in the army.
Nor will you be able to appear in any public place with your current face.
Are you... sure?"
Chen Fei didn't hesitate: "I'm sure, so in the days to come, please take care of my parents, Teacher."
With that, Chen Fei bowed to Tuoba Zhiyuan.
Looking at the faint persistence in Chen Fei's eyes, Tuoba Zhiyuan felt quite moved.
"There's no need to be so formal. I will naturally take care of your parents.
As for you, do whatever you want. If you need anything, come directly to me, and I'll find a way to help you."
"Thank you, Teacher!"
"Also, Teacher, for a considerable period in the future, I will have no name.
Only a code name: Mountain Ghost!"
With that, Chen Fei picked up the MountainelfGhost Face Mask and put it on his face... After the beast tide, people began to clean up the aftermath.
And the most remembered and most regretted person was undoubtedly Chen Fei!
A few days later!
The soldiers and residents of Baiyue City even held a large memorial service for Chen Fei.
"Chen Fei's 5 million Gu worms were truly amazing; they held back the beast tide for quite some time."
"Yes, the role he played far exceeded that of an ordinary King-level Beast Tamer."
"To grow to a King-level Beast Tamer in one year, his talent is too high. If he hadn't died, he definitely would have had a chance at Ascension in the future."
"It's a pity there are no 'ifs.' Heaven envies heroic talent!"
Ximen Lingyun, Jiang Yiyi, Shen Lin, and Tang Jian all stood before Chen Fei's tomb, feeling very uneasy.
That wonderful person who led everyone through the Nine Nether Fierce Land had now passed away.
"Big Shot Chen Fei, we haven't even had a chance to properly thank you."
"Big Shot, rest in peace. When I advance to King-level, I will definitely avenge you."
"Chen Fei, thank you, rest in peace! I still owe you several lives. If I have the chance, I will definitely repay your parents."
Jiang Yiyi indeed owed Chen Fei a lot, but before she could repay him, he had already taken a step ahead of everyone.
Man proposes, God disposes!
Cheng Jingjing, Xie Xun, and Xing Shaoshan all patted Chen Qingyun's shoulder: "My condolences!"
Chen Qingyun appeared so grief-stricken he was almost suffocating, but inwardly, he really wanted to laugh:
Damn, I'm holding it in so hard!
The task my son gave me is really hard.
He's fine, but I have to pretend to be a white-haired parent mourning a black-haired child. It's too difficult.
He was truly stifled!
In the darkness, someone watched Chen Qingyun and the others, then reported upwards: "Report, no abnormalities found. Confirmed Chen Fei is dead."
Soon, this person disappeared into the darkness.
But what this person didn't know was that behind him, someone wearing a MountainelfGhost Face Mask was following.
Stealthily tracking all the way... [Author's Note:]
Volume One, "Darkness Descends: Growth Arc," concludes here.
I've revised and deleted many plot points, mainly because the outline wasn't thorough enough. Please forgive me.
Perhaps the writing in this book isn't brilliant, and the details aren't handled well.
But the author has always tried his best to avoid descriptions of female body parts, ambiguous relationships without a female lead, power-level collapses, and other common pitfalls.
At least on this point, the author feels he's done quite well, hehe... Also, thank you to everyone who's read this far, salute!
Next up is Volume Two: "Peering into Darkness."
Let's follow Chen Fei's perspective and gradually uncover the origins of the Ten Evil Kings... PS: This book's performance is really average. If you've read this far and think it's decent, please help the author promote it on the 'Book Shortage Square'!
Thank you, thank you, love you all, heart!