“……”
The Long family members were instantly stunned. Did he just question if they had been hoarding treasures?
“Brother Bandit, we’ve been fighting non-stop. There was no opportunity to get real treasures.”
“Is that so…”
Chen Shu nodded, smiling. “I was just asking casually. I actually have great faith in you, elder brother.”
“…”
The Long family patriarch’s mouth twitched. He really couldn't tell.
Chen Shu didn’t pay much attention. He spoke, “Shall we leave then?”
“Alright.”
The Long family members nodded, secretly hoping he would leave soon.
They no longer dared to dream of receiving spoils from the King-level beasts. Their only hope was that this guy wouldn't revert to his bandit nature and rob them.
“Let’s go!”
The next second, Chen Shu and his group vanished from the spot, returning directly to the passage entrance, preparing for their next destination.
“We should go too.”
The Long family patriarch let out a sigh of relief, leading his people to prepare to leave the area.
“Patriarch, these spoils…”
Someone’s gaze fell upon the ordinary fierce beast corpses on the ground.
“No need. We'll wait for the official personnel to handle them. We’ll start preparing for the next target!”
Their objective was to hunt King-level beasts, not to earn resources, especially not materials from ordinary fierce beasts.
The group left the area, leaving behind a scene of devastation.
Another dangerous-level异空间 (yì kōngjiān – alien dimension) had lost its King, and the threat was gone.
…
Time flew by.
In the blink of an eye, it was the end of the combat practical lesson.
In just one month, A Liang and the others had achieved remarkable feats, slaying eighteen Black Iron Kings and thirty-five Silver Kings!
Such terrifying achievements had directly propelled them to prominence among beast tamers nationwide, making them the talk of the town once again.
A Liang and his group were no longer considered mere young prodigies in people's minds, but rather powerful individuals capable of protecting a region!
After all, hunting Silver Kings was something ordinary beast tamers could not even imagine.
As for Chen Shu, the former top prodigy,
Since he had not made any moves, no battle records had been reported.
However, neither ordinary people nor top-tier King-level powerhouses dared to underestimate him.
The fact that he could lead a group of prodigies to hunt King-level beasts proved that he could easily handle them.
Such strength was already an unimaginable realm in the eyes of others.
If A Liang and his group were compared to brilliant stars, then Chen Shu was the sun that could not be directly gazed upon!
The word "prodigy" was too narrow and could not adequately describe Chen Shu’s talent.
Absurd, monstrous, and inhuman might be the best descriptions for him.
In addition to the younger generation, the older generation of powerhouses also proved formidable, with frequent reports of victories:
On the first day of the Great Hunt operation, the Commander-in-Chief of the King Beast Tamer Corps, Wang Ce, personally led two King-level and over a dozen Gold-level beast tamers to successfully hunt the King of the Nightmare-level alien dimension [Thunder Mountain]!
On the same day, the elder council of the Long family, a prominent beast tamer clan, emerged again and successfully hunted the King of the Nightmare-level [Heavenly Poison Lake], shocking the world!
On the second day, the board of directors of Xiang Corporation, with their extraordinary strength, hunted the King of the Nightmare-level [Undead Forest], demonstrating that they were not just merchants but also seasoned, top-tier powerhouses!
On the same day, the top five beast tamer corps of Nan Cang Province joined forces and, in a single day, hunted three Black Iron Kings, showcasing the brilliance that Silver-level beast tamers could also display!
The news on the third day sent shockwaves across the nation.
An unknown pseudo-legendary powerhouse, acting alone, forcefully killed the King of the Destruction-level alien dimension [Undead Ruins]!
On the fourth day, Huaxia Academy and the Imperial Dragon Guard joined forces. The former principal of Huaxia Academy and the Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Dragon Guard, leading a group of King-level powerhouses, successfully hunted the King of the Destruction-level [Shattered Space]!
On the eighth day… the ninth day…
Reports of victories continued to pour in, shaking everyone’s minds and revealing the deep foundations of the ancient great nation!
All sorts of veteran powerhouses who had remained hidden,民间 (mínjiān – civilian) powerhouses who did not seek fame, and ace forces cultivated by various factions all emerged during this hunting event!
Huaxia’s strength was far more terrifying than people had imagined!
Legendary Kings were hunted one after another, falling at the feet of the beast tamers, solidifying the reputations of various powerhouses!
A massive reckoning against fierce beasts had begun in earnest!
And this was the first large-scale counter-attack since the chaotic times, allowing people to see the dawn of hope.
Of course, as with any war, it was bound to be brutal, and many beast tamers perished in the operation.
However, because humanity was the aggressor, they were still the overall victors!
The smooth progress of humanity was due to several factors.
On one hand, the lack of information flow between the various alien dimensions meant that the fierce beasts were unaware of the demise of other Kings, which allowed the psychological "poisoned chicken soup" to continue to be effective.
The other main reason was the inaction of Long Yuan!
The Beast Emperor of Long Yuan had not appeared for a long time. Not only had it not mobilized Huaxia's forces, but it had not even managed the simple task of transmitting information.
This also led people to believe that the current Beast Emperor was unable to extricate itself from its commitments!
For a time, the nation rejoiced. The pressure from the chaotic times suddenly vanished, and the arrival of a peaceful era could be faintly perceived.
…
[Heavenly Fire Desert]
Today was the day the training camp concluded.
The hundred trainees gathered once more.
Both their aura and strength had undergone earth-shattering changes.
At this moment, they were no longer fragile prodigies needing protection, but warriors capable of standing on their own!
Especially the ten individuals led by Chen Shu, their eyes were sharp as swords, and they even exuded a chilling killing intent!
They could no longer be described as mere warriors; they were like battle-hardened demoniacs!
“Good… Good…”
Liu Feng looked at the hundred individuals before him, his eyes filled with satisfaction.
Judging by their auras, the training camp had been a complete success, achieving its original purpose!
“While I haven’t seen your combat videos yet, I can sense your immense progress just from your auras!”
Liu Feng smiled slightly, a touch of softness in his eyes.
The fundamental purpose of the training camp was to allow everyone to undergo their own transformation through abundant resources and extremely high-pressure life-or-death battles!
After all, time was pressing. They couldn’t grow slowly as they might in peacetime. Otherwise, if a crisis occurred, the situation would be incredibly dire.
“Now, all instructors, please submit your combat videos!”
Liu Feng smiled and said, “We will evaluate them on the spot to determine the rankings for this course and then distribute the corresponding rewards. Our training camp will thus come to a close.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Shu said with a smile,
“Old Liu, there’s really no need to decide the first place, is there?”