Chapter 98: Chapter 98: LV16 Monster

Ye Chen nodded with a hum.

Tang Qiu suddenly turned his gaze to Ye Chen, his look deep as he said, “The rumored ape-like pet seems quite similar to the Vajra Ape in your team.”

Ye Chen was slightly surprised, then smiled and said, “You think we stole it? Even if we wanted to, we wouldn’t be able to. You know how hard it is to get the Hell Secret Realm Key.”

“Hahaha!” Tang Qiu suddenly burst into laughter, “No, don’t take it seriously, I was just joking around.”

Ye Chen also followed with a couple of dry laughs.

Tang Qiu continued, “This time the mission is to hunt an LV16 monster. By then, Gu Ming’s team and ours will compete based on abilities. Whoever kills the monster gets all the spoils, and we stick to the old rule– I don’t want experience or spoils, just the Monster Heart Core.”

Ye Chen nodded in agreement.

Lin Nuoyi curiously asked, “Why do you need to send two teams just to hunt one monster?”

Tang Qiu sighed and replied, “Now even the inside of the Law Enforcement Alliance isn’t stable. The highest orders from the Seventh Region of the Law Enforcement Alliance stated that an Elder from the Aggregation District has died, and choosing a new top requires proving the team’s strength through their track records.”

“Hmm? How does your Law Enforcement Team rank?” Ye Chen asked.

Tang Qiu answered, “Members, Captain, Chief Captain, Minister, Elder, Deputy Commander, Commander. This is the hierarchy in the Aggregation District, and above that as well. The one who died this time was an Elder; many Ministers are eyeing that position, which has led to this situation.”

Ye Chen made an “oh” sound, indicating he understood.

Didn’t expect the Law Enforcement Alliance’s hierarchy to be so layered.

Tang Qiu continued speaking, though it sounded like he was talking to himself, “I’m a Captain now, but I have no members. The Aggregation District has one Commander, three Deputy Commanders, eight Elders, twenty Ministers, and eighty Chief Captains. Underneath Chief Captains are numerous squads. All Ministers have dispatched their own teams to carry out missions, hunting monsters.

I initially accepted this mission, but Gu Ming’s team took it too, which is why things turned out this way.”

Lin Nuoyi asked puzzledly, “Isn’t Gu Ming on your side?”

Tang Qiu shook his head, “No, Gu Ming is under Minister Song, and my master is Minister Li.”

The group understood and nodded.

This time, the location was a residential area called Celestial Villa, a high-end property in the West District of the Aggregation District, newly opened this year.

Half an hour later, Ye Chen’s group had already arrived at the location and got out of the car.

Gu Ming’s group of five had already gone inside first.

“Ye Chen, have you reached Level 8 yet?”

Ye Chen looked at Tang Qiu and nodded.

Only then did Tang Qiu slightly relax.

Tang Qiu continued, “Gu Ming’s pet is an LV9-level Fury Sea Shark, fifth tier Divine Level, a force to be reckoned with.”

Ye Chen patted Tang Qiu’s shoulder and smiled, “Don’t worry, you’ll complete this mission for sure.”

With that, Ye Chen took the lead and walked into the residential area.

The community had seven buildings in total, three of which were completely destroyed.

Everyone cautiously and meticulously explored step by step.

After all, an LV16-level monster’s strength is not to be underestimated.

Plus, now that it’s begun devouring its kind, every aspect will see a notable boost.

“Roar!”

A prolonged howl.

A building collapsed in an instant, revealing a centaur monster wielding an axe, slaying another monster.

Without hesitation, it directly devoured the killed monster.

After devouring, the centaur’s blood volume evidently increased.

It stood as tall as a ten-story building.

Tang Qiu was dumbfounded on the spot.

“This! This thing is too big!”

[War Centaur]

Level: LV16

Attribute: Dark

Tier: Ordinary

Skill: Shadow Dash

Combat Power: 11,200

Blood Volume: 29,000

Note: The War Centaur launches a phantom Sprint attack, leaving its target in a dazed state, leading to continuous blood loss.

Though the War Centaur is terrifying in size, its attributes are rather average.

Typically, this LV16 War Centaur wouldn’t have such a high blood volume, but after devouring that monster, its blood volume increased.

Ye Chen said to Zhu Qiang and the others, “You guys can practice first.”

“Alright! My first battle after reaching Level 8, here I come!”

Zhu Qiang was a bit excited.

Iron Bull was about to step forward but was stopped by Ye Chen. “Did you forget what I said?”

Iron Bull nodded and stood still.

Gu Ming’s group’s pets also sprang into action.

Gu Ming’s pet was an LV9-level Fury Sea Shark.

Though shark-shaped, it had a human form, with strong limbs and an eight-pack.

The other four pets were slightly inferior, but all were of Advanced Legendary Quality.

LV7-level, Six-armed Fire Bear.

LV7-level, Crowned Peacock.

LV7-level, Triangular Bearded Lizard.

LV7-level, Three-legged Wind Wolf.

Before Ye Chen’s group could attack, Gu Ming’s team charged first.

The Fury Sea Shark held a Three-Headed Halberd in its hand and stood three meters tall.

Piggy Dragon snorted and charged towards the War Centaur.

Its speed was much faster than the Fury Sea Shark.

Gu Ming took a glance and muttered, “An LV8-level Divine Level pet, has some strength, but also trash.”

Ye Chen glanced at Gu Ming, who happened to be looking at Ye Chen at the same time.

Gu Ming, with some disdain, said, “Kid, I advise you not to compete with the Divine Martial Department and help Tang Qiu. It’s not worth losing your life for some commission.”

Ye Chen gently smiled, gave Gu Ming a side-eye, and ignored him.

The Fury Sea Shark leaped onto the back of the War Centaur, thrusting the Three-Headed Halberd down hard.

-2100!

Piggy Dragon had also collided with the War Centaur’s chest.

-2500!

Gu Ming’s eyes widened instantly, his face full of astonishment at Piggy Dragon.

Both being Divine Level pets, Piggy Dragon is one level lower than the Fury Sea Shark, yet it dealt more damage than the Fury Sea Shark.

It’s not Gu Ming’s fault; Tang Qiu was also perplexed.

The War Centaur, being an LV16-level monster, still possessed some intelligence.

With a swing of its great axe, it aimed at the Fury Sea Shark.

The Fury Sea Shark quickly dodged, swiftly running to the underside of the War Centaur.

Its Trident aimed for the War Centaur’s belly.

The War Centaur roared, raising its two front hooves, about to stomp down on the Fury Sea Shark.

Gu Ming’s other four team members also moved into action.

Each swinging their weapons towards the War Centaur.

The War Centaur was no sitting target. It raised its front hooves, assuming a standing posture.

Screech!

A high-pitched shrill, piercing and soul-stirring.

Affected by the piercing sound, the four pets had to slow down.

At this moment, the sky suddenly darkened.

Inside the War Centaur’s body, a phantom appeared, charging rapidly towards the Three-legged Wind Wolf and others.

Swish!

The phantom passed through the bodies of the Three-legged Wind Wolf and others.

The four pets, including the Three-legged Wind Wolf, suddenly froze on the spot, staring blankly ahead.

Blood volume reduced rapidly.

Gu Ming frowned deeply.

Ye Chen shook his head helplessly and summoned Blood Asura.