22: chain reaction

As the hidden dungeon was cleared by Student Song Ming.

After they exited the dungeon, the Demon City Dungeon also began to collapse.

The glowing gate, which served as the dungeon entrance, began to show cracks.

And it rapidly expanded.

At the same time, all the Professionals who were leveling up and fighting monsters inside the dungeon received a notification.

"The Demon City's hidden dungeon has been cleared, and this dungeon Secret Realm is about to disappear!"

Before they could even react, they were forcibly teleported out of the Demon City Dungeon!

"I was just about to clear the hell-level dungeon, why the hell did it kick me out?!"

"Someone cleared the hidden dungeon? How is that possible?"

"The hidden dungeon was cleared, and the Demon City Dungeon is actually disappearing? Why?"

"Damn it, which big shot found the hidden dungeon and then cleared it?!"

The Professionals who were forcibly teleported out looked at each other, bewildered.

For a moment, they were all a bit confused.

However, after they came out, the glowing gate representing the dungeon entrance shattered with a 'crack' sound.

It transformed into specks of starlight and dissipated into the air.

The glowing gate disappeared.

Or, to put it another way, the Abyss Gate here had been closed.

Zhong Dafei watched this scene, dumbfounded.

Although he had already anticipated it in his heart, he was still incredibly shocked when he actually witnessed it.

First, he speed-ran the hell-level dungeon in five minutes.

Then, he cleared the hidden dungeon, causing the Abyss Gate here to close.

All of this seemed to take no more than five minutes.

In other words, what those people couldn't accomplish in over a decade, Student Song Ming solved in ten minutes.

How incredible was that!

Yuan Qian and his team's expressions were no different from Zhong Dafei's at this moment.

Or rather, they were even more shocked.

As a legendary Professional from East China Academy, he had once led his teammates into the hell-level Demon City Dungeon, only to escape in embarrassment.

Let alone a hidden dungeon that was several times more difficult than the hell-level dungeon.

At the very least, a legendary Professional team of level 30, second-tier, would barely be able to clear it!

"Captain, shouldn't we go and apologize to him?"

"Captain, it seems we also said he was weak before and offered to help him level up!"

"Captain, we even helped his ex-girlfriend level up. Do you think Student Song Ming will have an issue with us?"

His teammates spoke one after another.

After speaking, they all turned their gaze to their captain.

Yuan Qian's face was tense, and he remained silent.

The atmosphere remained stiff for a while.

Suddenly, he raised his right hand and slapped himself hard on the face.

"Serves you right for being so talkative, serves you right!"

"Now look what happened."

"Slap."

"Slap, slap."

The sound was quite crisp.

It left his teammates stunned.

One of his quick-witted teammates grabbed the captain's right hand.

"Captain, don't do this, don't do this!"

"Let's talk this over, Captain, there's no obstacle we can't overcome!"

Everyone chimed in, trying to persuade him.

Zhong Dafei, startled by the crisp slapping sound, snapped back to reality.

He quickly turned to his subordinates and ordered, "You guys, hurry and guard the valley entrance. Don't let anyone in, and don't let anyone out!"

The Abyss Gate was closed.

This meant that this Contaminated Land would cease to exist in the future.

And Student Song Ming, who had made such a contribution, would be noticed by everyone.

This was not a good thing, and it could very likely bring some danger to Student Song Ming.

So, this matter had to be kept a secret.

After all, a Genius needs time to grow.

After giving his orders, Zhong Dafei immediately dialed Director Chang's phone number.

"Beep."

"Beep, beep, beep."

After a period of waiting, the call was connected.

"Hello, I'm Director Chang's assistant. May I ask what you need, Chief Zhong?"

"I have important information to report. Where is Director Chang?"

"Uh, Director Chang is resting. You can tell me what you need first!"

"What? He's still sleeping at a time like this? Wake him up immediately!"

"This... this might not be appropriate!"

"Just do as I say. I'll take responsibility for anything!"

"Okay, okay!"

The assistant hung up the phone and quickly woke Director Chang.

The latter looked somewhat displeased but said nothing.

He took the phone and said unhurriedly, "Hello, Xiao Zhong, you're looking for me so urgently. Is there something wrong?"

"Old man, how can you sleep at your age?!"

"..."

Director Chang: ???

"Cough, Director Chang, you know about the Level 1 Contaminated Land outside Yunhai City, right? The Abyss Gate there has been closed!"

"What? Who did it?"

Director Chang, who had been feeling a bit tired, immediately perked up at the news.

He shot up from his leather chair, instantly forgetting the disrespect his subordinate had shown him just moments ago!

"Right, quickly seal off the news about that place. I'm coming over immediately!"

"With me here, you can rest assured!" Zhong Dafei said, a little scared.

He didn't know where he got the courage to speak to the Director like that just now.

However, although he really didn't want to admit it, it actually felt pretty good!

Zhong Dafei hung up the phone and then looked around.

He finally saw the person he was looking for.

The boy standing with Jiang Rong was definitely Student Song Ming.

Zhong Dafei quickly ran over.

"Student Song Ming, hello, I'm from the Contamination Prevention and Management Bureau. You can call me Chief Zhong... no, just Xiao Zhong will do!"

Student Song Ming looked at the fat man in front of him, who was smiling obsequiously, and was a little puzzled.

Then he remembered that he had just closed the Abyss Gate.

It seemed normal to alarm the management bureau!

"Hello, Chief Zhong!"

"Haha, no need to be so polite. You're truly a young hero! I never thought you'd actually clear the hidden dungeon!"

"It was just a fluke!" Student Song Ming said humbly.

"Heh heh, I wonder if you'd be interested in working for our bureau in the future?" Zhong Dafei couldn't help but ask.

"Cough cough, it's a bit too early for that, isn't it? I haven't even taken the college entrance exam yet!"

"My apologies, I was a bit too eager!"

Zhong Dafei gave an awkward laugh. In truth, he had only asked casually.

He didn't truly expect such a Genius to join the Contamination Management Bureau.

That would actually be a bit of a waste of talent!

Yuan Qian also walked over with his teammates at this time, surrounding Student Song Ming.

"Student Song Ming, I was very rude just now. Please don't take it to heart!"

Student Song Ming glanced at Yuan Qian with some surprise.

To be honest, he hadn't really taken that matter to heart.

After all, as a strong person, why would he care about the provocations of the weak?

"It's fine, you were also well-intentioned!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Qian immediately felt ashamed.

The others, seeing this, also vied to apologize, their main purpose being to make a good impression on such an expert.

After all, this might be their last chance to get close to a big shot in their lives!

Meanwhile, Chen Yuanyuan stood rooted to the spot, staring blankly at Student Song Ming, who was surrounded by people.

Her lips turned downwards, and tears welled up in her eyes, refusing to be held back.

If, if she hadn't broken up with him back then, would she be the one surrounded by everyone now?

Chen Yuanyuan's heart suddenly ached; she truly regretted it!