252: The mysterious valley! 【Thank you to me ai5676906

In the Netherworld.

After gathering the Black Armored Rhinoceros's materials, Chen Fan and his group quickly left the battleground.

At the same time, they contacted Han Li, Fu Qingxi, and Mo Handerson through the Virtual Universe, learning their approximate locations.

Thus, Chen Fan set a rendezvous point for the teams—the banks of the Styx!

Immediately after, Chen Fan and his group began searching everything around them, attempting to find any treasures guarded by the Black Armored Rhinoceros.

In Chen Fan's mind, any place guarded by powerful exotic beasts was bound to contain treasures.

Since they had come all this way and some teammates were injured, they couldn't return empty-handed.

So, Chen Fan led his group in a meticulous search around the swamp, almost digging three feet into the ground.

Unconsciously, time had already arrived at daytime.

The entire Netherworld was still enveloped in a layer of hazy gray mist, and visibility was very low.

However, compared to the pitch-black night, it was undoubtedly countless times better.

Chen Fan and his group continued to search diligently, encountering several Universe Rank two- or three-stage rhinoceros attacks during their search.

Facing such enemies, Chen Fan did not intervene, instead leaving the opportunity to Ma Liang and others.

After all, life-and-death struggles with early-stage Universe Rank fierce beasts were very beneficial for their improvement.

Between life and death, there is great fear, but it can also greatly stimulate the body's potential and enhance fighting power.

Therefore, whenever such situations arose, Chen Fan would actively step aside and let his subordinates hone their skills to their heart's content.

As a result, the group searched around the swamp for half a circle; they didn't find any rare treasures, but they did gain several Universe Rank fierce beasts as spoils.

Despite this, Chen Fan showed no sign of giving up and continued to lead the team in their search.

"Little master, searching so aimlessly will take a lot of time."

In Chen Fan's heart, the voice of Enchantress Liu Qiyue suddenly rang out.

"Oh? Then how should I search?" Chen Fan asked, puzzled.

"You could totally ask me about such things!"

"Otherwise, searching like this will drive a person crazy!"

Liu Qiyue's voice carried a hint of teasing, leaving Chen Fan somewhat speechless.

"Qi Yue Sister, where are the treasures around here?" Chen Fan communicated directly with Liu Qiyue using his Spiritual power.

"Oh, what a lovely 'Qi Yue Sister.' I'll tell you, reluctantly, just for that address.

Head north from here, about four hundred li, and you'll find what you're looking for."

Liu Qiyue's voice came, and she pointed out the direction and distance for him.

Upon hearing this, Chen Fan's heart was slightly startled.

Four hundred kilometers!?

Was her detection range that far?

Previously, Chen Fan had always been very wary of Liu Qiyue.

Even now, he maintained considerable caution towards this enchantress of unknown origin yet mysterious nature.

He had already roughly guessed where her 'homeland' that she spoke of was.

The mystery of the Origin Continent was something that even the Universe Strongest could never know.

Unless it was those super-strong individuals who had actively left the Origin Continent or were forced to leave.

Therefore, Chen Fan automatically classified the enchantress as one of those super-strong individuals.

As for why she appeared in a fragmented soul state in the moon of destiny's space, Chen Fan didn't want to understand.

In fact, he also knew that his current self, even if he understood many truths, it would be meaningless.

Weak strength meant that the more he knew, the more helplessness he would face.

Rather than adding to his worries, it was better to reduce some curiosity and completely focus his thoughts on cultivation and improvement.

With this in mind, Chen Fan would directly ignore Enchantress Liu Qiyue's repeated attempts to engage him in conversation.

Because he knew in his heart that these things were useless.

But Chen Fan believed that one day he would possess the strength to know all the truths!

Whoosh! Whoosh!

In mid-air, Chen Fan exhaled a mouthful of turbid air.

He glanced at Hong and Ma Liang and the others, then his gaze swept towards the due north: "Everyone, follow me!"

Immediately after, Chen Fan and his group changed direction and headed north.

After approximately twenty minutes, Chen Fan and the others flew directly over four hundred kilometers, finally stopping at a valley entrance.

"Little master, what you're looking for is inside, but it seems there are some uninvited guests in there now!"

Liu Qiyue's voice chimed in at the right moment, and Chen Fan nodded, replying with his Spiritual power: "I'll be careful!"

Then, Chen Fan looked at the deep valley, whose sides were dark black cliffs, constantly emitting white mist, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

Here, he felt the same aura as that Black Armored Rhinoceros, presumably this was its lair.

The next moment, Chen Fan directly ordered: "All units, be on alert, prepare to enter this valley!"

Swish, swish, swish!

Almost as Chen Fan spoke, everyone stood ready for battle.

Aside from Ma Liang, Thunder God, Hong, and Xue Zhan, who all gripped their weapons, everyone else pulled out C5-grade laser guns, ready at any moment.

After all, the shock that Black Armored Rhinoceros had just given them was too immense, so everyone had to be prepared.

Nothing else,

Their team still carried several seriously injured individuals, including Stanas.

Even with Chen Fan's mu ya crystal and azure wave marrow and other spiritual medicines for recovery, these slave warriors injured by the rhinoceros were still incredibly weak, needing assistance even to walk.

But there was one thing they had to be grateful for.

If Chen Fan had not provided the third-tier top-grade battle armor to reduce the impact of the collision, facing such a terrifying Universe Rank eighth-stage monster,

Even their Astral Rank peak Spiritual power users and warriors would have long since perished under the Black Armored Rhinoceros's attack.

Therefore, the eyes of these severely injured individuals, when they looked at Chen Fan, held an added touch of heartfelt gratitude and submission.

Furthermore, they had also heard from their companions about Chen Fan's feat of instantly killing the Black Armored Rhinoceros with two Battle Blades.

Consequently, these slave warriors held even greater awe for Chen Fan.

Not only because Chen Fan was their master whom they could not betray, but also because even as slaves, they still admired the strong.

Especially young warriors like Chen Fan, who were exceptionally powerful.

For these slaves, they could not decide what kind of master they followed.

However, they were very willing to follow a master like Chen Fan, who possessed unlimited potential and was very friendly and kind to them.

Chen Fan glanced at the attentive crowd, nodded with satisfaction: "Let's go, we'll enter the valley and take a look!"

"Yes!"

"Alright!"

Affirmative answers came from the team, but their replies were all made using Origin Power or Spiritual power, without actually speaking aloud.

After passing through the narrow, deep valley, Chen Fan drew the sky-blue Battle Blade from his back.

This Battle Blade, entirely ice-blue and emitting a misty cold aura from its blade, was the ice hell obtained from the Blade Hell Corridor.

However, compared to the low-grade Origin Power Battle Blades of the past, this fourth-tier Battle Blade now offered a terrifying boost to Chen Fan's combat power.

Even its sharpness alone was something Chen Fan needed to utilize.

Holding the ice hell, Chen Fan's gaze swept over everyone, signaling them to heighten their vigilance, then he took the lead and walked at the very front.

Behind him were the four-man group consisting of Ma Liang, Hong, Thunder God, and Xue Zhan.

At the rear of the sixteen-person group were three Astral Rank peak slaves, holding C5-grade laser guns with serious expressions.

Upon entering the valley, they felt a subtle sense of danger.

This feeling was as if they had entered a fierce beast's lair.

However, when their gazes fell upon Chen Fan, all fear and trepidation vanished.

All that remained in their hearts was curiosity!

What kind of treasure was guarded by a Universe Rank high-stage fierce beast?

With this thought, the group cautiously proceeded towards the center of the valley.

The mist grew thicker and thicker, and its suppression on their Spiritual power also increased.

For safety's sake, Chen Fan further narrowed the team's formation, then continued forward, exploring this mysterious valley... Thank you to my great AI for the generous reward, and to all the great readers for your monthly and recommendation votes. The humble author bows to you all here.