98: How did our supposed demon-slaying adventure turn into an outdoor picnic?

Led by Chen Nian, the group from the Spiritual Energy Bureau and the Mysterious Thunder Sect shot into the depths of the valley like a sharp arrow.

The team moved at an incredible speed, creating a gust of wind as they raced through the forest.

"Roar!!"

Just then, a piercing roar exploded from the dense forest to the side.

Immediately after, a massive black shadow, accompanied by a foul, fishy stench, lunged out from the shadows of a giant tree.

It was a Demonic Evil with a pitch-black body, resembling a giant ape.

Its eyes were blood-red, and its entire body radiated a terrifyingly powerful energy fluctuation.

"Watch out!"

Captain Zhang Zhiqiang shouted instinctively, his Spiritual Energy surging instantly as he prepared to meet the enemy.

The team members behind him and the Disciples of the Mysterious Thunder Sect also reacted quickly, instantly forming a battle formation and bracing themselves.

The energy fluctuation of this Demonic Evil was at least at the Peak of the Third-Tier, perhaps even touching the threshold of the Fourth-Tier; it was definitely not an opponent to be taken lightly.

However, facing this powerful Demonic Evil, Chen Nian was completely indifferent.

He didn't even turn his head.

He just waved his hand casually to the side.

It was as if he were just swatting away a pesky fly.

"Bang—!"

Accompanied by a loud bang, the giant ape's body suddenly exploded.

The giant ape Demonic Evil, which had been so aggressive a second ago, was reduced to nothing but a pile of debris the next second.

Blood and minced meat covered the ground, and a thick, bloody stench instantly filled the air.

"..."

A second ago, the members of the Spiritual Energy Bureau, who had been ready to fight to the death, froze in their tracks.

The Disciples of the Mysterious Thunder Sect, who had already formed their hand seals, were also stunned.

That was it... it was over?

From the moment the Demonic Evil appeared to the moment it was reduced to minced meat, the whole process had likely not even taken a second.

Chen Nian, however, didn't care at all. He didn't stop his pace in the slightest and continued walking toward the depths of the valley.

The others jolted, finally reacting, and hurriedly put away their stances to follow closely behind.

But they hadn't walked very far.

"For our Master! Stop them!"

In the shadows ahead, the light distorted, and more than a dozen Demonic Evils materialized out of thin air, roaring as they charged over.

"How dare you profane the Holy Land! You deserve to die!"

"Kill all these humans!"

This time, the members of the Spiritual Energy Bureau and the Mysterious Thunder Sect hadn't even had time to be on guard.

Chen Nian still didn't even look at those Demonic Evils.

This time, he didn't even bother to wave his hand.

He just flicked his finger lightly.

A touch of green energy, like a firefly, shot toward the group of Demonic Evils.

"Boom—!!"

A deafening roar exploded!

A terrifying green energy storm instantly swept through the area for dozens of meters ahead.

Those Demonic Evils that had just rushed out didn't even have time to scream before they were blasted into the finest powder by this violent energy, leaving no bones behind.

On the ground, only a charred giant crater remained.

"..."

The team fell into a deathly silence again.

Was this, perhaps, a bit too exaggerated?

Along the rest of the way, they truly understood what despair meant.

However, it was despair for those Demonic Evils.

For the rest of the journey, they continued to be intercepted by a large number of Demonic Evils.

They either rushed out from the sides or appeared out of thin air directly in the shadows.

Without exception, they all radiated powerful energy fluctuations.

Moreover, they were incredibly fanatical, fearless of death, clamoring to kill them, to stop them from advancing, and so on.

However, Chen Nian remained understated and indifferent.

He didn't even look at them, just waved his hand casually, whether it was red threads, green energy, or even just a plain punch.

Those Demonic Evils would appear, and before they could even move, they were cut into pieces, exploded into fragments, or beaten until they burst to death.

They couldn't even hold Chen Nian back for a second.

They died instantly.

At first, the members of the Spiritual Energy Bureau and the Mysterious Thunder Sect would instinctively strike a fighting pose.

Later on, they were completely numb.

The only thing they needed to do now was to try their best to keep up with Chen Nian's pace.

Because Chen Nian's speed was simply too fast!

He was like a heavy tank ramming through everything, carving out a path of flesh and blood in this valley full of Demonic Evils.

Wherever he passed, he crushed everything; no one could stop him.

You dare to block the way?

Then go die!

The logic was just that simple and brutal.

So much so that the atmosphere of the entire team became a little strange.

"I remember, we came here to execute an extermination mission, right?" A young member of the Spiritual Energy Bureau asked in a low voice while panting and following along.

Captain Zhang Zhiqiang wiped the sweat from his forehead—this sweat wasn't from fear, but purely from exhaustion.

He gave a bitter smile: "Theoretically, yes."

"But why do I feel like we're out on an excursion?" The team member's expression was very strange.

As soon as these words were spoken, it immediately resonated with everyone.

Those who knew would say they were executing a life-and-death field mission.

Those who didn't would think it was a team-building activity organized by the Spiritual Energy Bureau and the Mysterious Thunder Sect, coming to this valley for hiking and cross-country.

Fighting?

Non-existent.

They didn't even have a chance to make a move.

Those powerful Demonic Evils that could cause huge disasters in the outside world were just like weeds found everywhere by the roadside here.

And Chen Nian was a lawnmower with ridiculously high efficiency.

You dare to show your head?

Blasted to death immediately!

Along the way, the members of the Spiritual Energy Bureau and the Mysterious Thunder Sect were all full of shock and admiration, discussing it endlessly.

"Too strong, Special Commissioner Chen is simply too strong!"

"Yeah, I never thought that killing Third-Tier or Fourth-Tier Demonic Evils could be so easy; it's practically as simple as drinking water."

"What does it mean to be carried? This is it! This isn't just being carried; this is practically being strapped to a rocket and flying!"

"With Special Commissioner Chen here, I feel like we are completely redundant; there's absolutely no need for us to take action."

"I have to say, going on a mission with Special Commissioner Chen gives such a sense of security; it would be great if we could be in a group with Special Commissioner Chen for every mission in the future."

"You're thinking too much; what level of figure is Special Commissioner Chen? We're just lucky this time to be able to follow along and witness it; there won't be such opportunities in the future."

"That's true..."

Their words were full of shock, admiration, and a hint of honor in being able to personally participate in this "excursion."

However, to everyone's discussion and admiration, Chen Nian, who was walking at the very front, turned a deaf ear.

His attention was not here at all.

Because in his mind, a series of dense System broadcast sounds were constantly ringing.

【Ding! Killed a Second-Tier Demon, gained 138 points.】

【Ding! Killed a Second-Tier Demon, gained 199 points.】

【Ding! Killed a Third-Tier Demon, gained 726 points.】

【Ding! Killed a Third-Tier Demon, gained 853 points.】

【Ding! Killed a Fourth-Tier Fiend, gained 1352 points.】

...

Chen Nian could clearly feel that the points on the System panel were skyrocketing at an astonishing speed.

Just in this short stretch of entering the valley, he had already gained so many points.

If he went deeper into the valley, he couldn't even imagine how many points he could get.

Since that was the case, what was there to be polite about?

Chen Nian didn't want to think so much anymore; the energy in his body was no longer held back!

Full firepower!

"Boom—!"

His speed surged again, his entire figure almost turning into a blur, rushing straight toward the deepest part of the valley in an even more violent posture.

The people behind only felt a blur before their eyes; Chen Nian's figure had already rushed out over a hundred meters.

Leaving only blood and debris on the ground, the bloody stench was simply impossible to cover up.

The people at the scene were stunned, all of them completely dumbfounded.

After a long while, they came back to their senses and could only chase after him with all their might.

The only downside to this excursion was that it was a bit tiring.