Chapter 422: Chapter 422: Forcefully Seizing Rare Earths
Xiao Fan was right; the outermost danger is the environment, while inside, the danger is the monsters.
At the same time, the perilous environment outside seems to be warning everyone not to enter!
"Follow me!"
Xiao Fan took the lead, stepping inside. Having been here before, he was naturally more familiar with the environment.
Soon, under Xiao Fan’s guidance, they reached the inner forest area.
Xiao Fan handed Ye Chen a gas mask. Both donning their masks, their eyes vigilantly scanned the surroundings.
"Brother Ye Chen, what are you primarily looking for here? The sooner we find it, the sooner we can leave."
"Rare earth."
Xiao Fan furrowed his brows slightly, "Rare earth? It’s such an item. Although it’s not that rare, where it’s found can be troublesome. Never mind, follow me."
Xiao Fan led Ye Chen further inwards.
Half an hour later, Xiao Fan stopped by a cliff edge.
The land across this cliff was the sixteenth area.
Previously, a high mountain stood between the two. Now it had become a gorge.
The gap was only three meters wide, but it widened as it went down.
Gazing at the gorge below, Xiao Fan leaped down, and Ye Chen followed without hesitation.
The two gradually descended, landing on the ground fifteen minutes later.
As soon as they touched down, a monster rushed towards them.
Before Ye Chen could react, the Jade Sword Immortal had already drawn his sword, and within just ten seconds, the level 30 monster was slain by the Jade Sword Immortal.
No wonder Xiao Fan, as a bounty hunter, had such sharp reflexes.
Looking ahead, Xiao Fan said, "The location of the rare earth is right in front of us; it’s the Ghost Race’s territory. Nearly every one of them is formidable, and my damage against them is greatly reduced."
The Ghost Race is a middle-tier race of the third tier.
They are known for being troublesome.
"The Ghost Race likes to stay in damp, cold places, which are also where rare earth thrives,"
Xiao Fan explained.
Buzz!
A white longsword appeared in Xiao Fan’s hand, along with white armor donned on him.
Appearing to be akin to soft leather armor, the armor was of five-star epic quality. The longsword exuded an aura of nobility, likely a six-star legendary weapon.
Ye Chen also donned the Seven-Colored Armor and drew the Thunder Shocking Blade.
Xiao Fan was momentarily stunned upon seeing the Seven-Colored Armor and the Thunder Shocking Blade.
As a bounty hunter, he had an eye that could immediately discern their extraordinariness.
Xiao Fan couldn’t help but secretly admire, "Truly wealthy, the armor is at least top-end five-star epic equipment. As for the blade, could it be a six-star legend? No, my Golden Sword Kulun is a six-star legendary weapon, but it pales compared to that blade. Could it mean...? It’s a seven-star mythical weapon?"
At that thought, Xiao Fan took a sharp breath.
Remember, a seven-star mythical weapon is extraordinarily rare, something priceless and unobtainable!
If a seven-star mythical weapon were to circulate, others would probably fight fiercely for it!
The value of a weapon far surpasses that of equipment.
Xiao Fan merely gave it an envious glance and had no other thoughts. His pride would not allow it.
The two soon arrived at the Ghost Race’s territory, where, in the distance, dark purple creatures roamed, chasing and consuming some animals.
In the distance, faint blue lights hovered half a meter above the ground.
In this dark gorge, it appeared exceptionally eerie.
The blue light resembled ghost fire.
These monsters numbered eleven: seven at level 46, three at level 49, and one at level 52.
Except for the level 52 Lord Level, the others are elite levels.
As expected of a third-tier race, the lowest tier is elite-level monsters.
"The area is too open; sneaking in to take is impossible. We must take it by force. Brother Ye Chen, remember, once acquired, we leave immediately!"
Xiao Fan instructed.
Ye Chen nodded.
"I’ll go and lure them away!"
The Pill Master said and immediately stepped out, positioning himself above the eleven monsters, drawing the Fiery Sun Divine Bow, and shooting a fiery arrow.
Bang!
With a loud explosion, raging flames swept among the monsters.
"Ugh! Damn, daring to attack us, warriors, go at them!" roared the level 52 monster, charging at the Pill Master.
"Go!"
Seeing all monsters leave, Ye Chen immediately activated Extreme Shadow Step, swiftly reaching the monster nest, where beneath the ghost fire lay heaps of dark purple earth.
Ye Chen collected five heaps, placing them directly into his inventory.
Woowoowoo!
Suddenly, under the ghost fire, monsters of the zombie race emerged.
Emit woeful cries as they sprinted toward Ye Chen after emerging.
"Brother Ye Chen, watch out!"
Shouted Xiao Fan from a distance, warning him.
Whew Whew Whew Whew!
Golden small swords flew toward the zombie race monsters.
Seizing the moment, Ye Chen swiftly evaded.
"Pill Master! Retreat!"
With the rare earth obtained, there was no reason to linger.
Amidst the battle, hearing Ye Chen’s call, the Pill Master unleashed an Anger Lotus.
Seizing the moment as the monsters retreated, the Pill Master soared towards Ye Chen.
After regrouping with Xiao Fan, the two flew upwards.
Ye Chen noticed that the Sword Flash Pattern behind the Jade Sword Immortal had dissipated and was slowly regenerating.
"You curs, came here wanting to run? Stop there! Stop there!"
The Ghost Race monster bellowed behind Ye Chen and his companions.
"Celestial Fury Thunder Attraction!"
The Thunder Shocking Blade launched a bolt of lightning, echoing a thunderous boom.
The eleven monsters slowed significantly due to the explosion.
However, in just a moment, several monsters charged again.
"Brother Ye Chen, it won’t work! Their flying speed is much faster than ours, we’ll eventually be caught!"
Xiao Fan said, frowning.
Ye Chen’s eyes turned cold, suddenly halting: "Since we can’t shake them off, let’s kill them all!"
Ye Chen turned to face the advancing eleven monsters.
Xiao Fan halted as well, standing beside Ye Chen.
"Good! Just eleven monsters, let’s kill them!"
"Hmph! Run, why aren’t you running?" mocked the level 52 Newt coldly.
Xiao Fan sneered, "Since you came to die, why should we run?"
The thirteen hovered in the gorge’s midair, facing off.
"Bold words, kill them!"
The ten monsters charged forward.
"Thunderous Fury!"
The Thunder Cage trapped the ten monsters, with lightning bolts striking down.
Xiao Fan glanced at Ye Chen with astonishment, a trace of shock in his eyes.
"Sword Array!"
The otherwise silent Jade Sword Immortal spoke his first words.
Behind him, twenty-four golden small swords lit up once more.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh...
Twenty-four golden small swords shot toward the monsters within the Thunder Cage.
The golden small swords emitted a buzzing sound, landing in different spots. The Jade Sword Immortal then charged into the Thunder Cage, wielding a golden small sword to slash at monsters, quickly grabbing another golden small sword.
The Jade Sword Immortal transformed into a streak of golden light amidst the monsters, darting back and forth relentlessly.