Chapter 114: Elemental Demon? Big Trouble!
Chapter 114: Elemental Demon? Big Trouble!
Evening had arrived.
More and more people were becoming aware of what had happened in Secret Realm No. 4.
As a result, Tang Zichen's name once again surged to the top of the trending searches, causing a nationwide, even worldwide, sensation!
The primary reason was that Secret Realm No. 4 had already garnered widespread attention.
With the astronomical bounty announced, many were watching intently.
Everyone knew that if Tang Zichen continued to stubbornly enter the secret realm, the danger level would inevitably multiply several times over. She would not only have to face monster threats but also guard against hostile intentions from others of her kind.
Twenty billion dollars!
In the face of such an enormous sum of money, very few people could remain calm.
Unexpectedly, Tang Zichen not only went in but also managed to achieve greatness once more, even creating an entirely new record!
Four consecutive times of extraordinary performance!
The fastest improvement in strength!
The first person to kill the final boss of Secret Realm No. 4!
Moreover, due to killing too many monsters, Secret Realm No. 4 had to close prematurely after only two hours...
These records were awe-inspiring!
Everyone knew that as long as Tang Zichen didn't meet an untimely demise, she was destined to become a powerhouse surpassing even Ms. Qin!
"Getting extra rewards despite being surrounded by so many people? And creating a series of new records? The goddess is truly incredible!"
"I used to scoff when you compared this young girl to our Qin goddess, but today, I acknowledge her achievements. She indeed can rival Ms. Qin of the same era."
"Hmph, stop flattering yourself. If you really compare them, your Qin lady was totally outclassed by our Tang goddess back then!"
"Tang goddess is amazing. These records are so despairing. I feel like I'm witnessing the rise of a super powerhouse."
"Why is everyone talking about the Tang goddess? It wasn't just her who made these records; there's also Mr. Chen!"
"Don't mention that pretty boy. We're still good friends!"
"What's there to talk about him? Isn't he just riding on the coattails of the Tang goddess?"
"You can't say that! Didn't several martial arts students testify for Mr. Chen last time? He has excellent insight. Maybe Tang goddess's successful boss kill this time also had his contribution?"
"Damn! I can't retract my 40-meter-long saber anymore. Rest in peace!"
"Why do you all hate Mr. Chen so much?"
"Because just thinking about him holding my goddess's hand every time they enter the secret realm makes me insanely jealous!"
...
The astonishing records set by Tang Zichen had a huge impact!
The domestic high-level authorities once again heightened their attention towards her.
It was said that the highest central command directly issued a red-file document concerning Tang Zichen's safety.
The more important she was domestically.
The more frightened others were abroad!
Despite offering a twenty-billion-dollar bounty...
Even such a sinister tactic couldn't stop Tang Zichen and instead caused many to miss out on potential gains due to her.
Even if luck played a part, it was enough to demonstrate Tang Zichen's prowess.
She was far more outstanding than Ms. Qin back then.
If she were to grow, it would likely lead to the era of Xia becoming dominant.
This was something they couldn't accept.
At this moment.
In America, a high-level meeting was underway.
All participants were influential figures.
"...Based on our psychologists' research, that girl has severe psychological issues with a significant violent tendency. Once she gains formidable power, she is very likely to become a tyrant who destroys the world. Therefore, we must do everything we can to stop her!"
This was what the meeting's host said.
It was sheer brazenness!
Yet, everyone present reacted as if it was a matter of course.
"She is now under comprehensive protection, making assassination nearly impossible. Our only way to stop her might be within the secret realm."
"Why not try poisoning?"
"Too low a success rate. With her current mental strength, she can probably see tiny poison particles and has an extremely keen sense of smell. She can easily tell if food is poisoned... We used this method against that 'Qin' woman back then and failed. Once someone's mental attribute surpasses a thousand, they can even see the molecular state of food."
"But... with her current strength, no one in the same secret realm can directly confront her. We might need to form a team within the secret realm to possibly trap and kill her."
"Forming a team in the secret realm? That's difficult but not impossible."
"Gentlemen, please work together. If we can't stop her in the next few secret realms, once she reaches the fifth level and masters that damned evasion ability, we'll have no chance."
"Mr. Ackley, can we enlist the Martial God's help? We will offer him a satisfactory reward."
"Not for now. The Martial God is in seclusion, reportedly contemplating a whole new realm."
Hearing this.
The others in the conference room showed signs of apprehension.
In truth, the threat posed by the Martial God was no less than that of Tang Zichen.
However, the Martial God had already grown to full strength, and they had no way to deal with him.
If the Martial God reached a new realm, he would truly become a god.
As the world's rulers, none of them would want a god looming over them...
At this moment.
Earlier, Ackley suddenly said, "Actually, your attention shouldn't be entirely on that girl. I think her companion, that freeloader boy, might also be a key figure! Didn't his classmates say before that he has extraordinary insight? Perhaps eliminating him would put our target in a difficult situation."
These words indeed brought a new perspective to the attendees.
"That's right, our psychologists have studied and found that the girl named 'Tang' is romantically inclined. Even if the freeloader boy isn't very useful in the secret realm, eliminating him could at least disrupt Tang's mindset and negatively affect her."
"What are we waiting for? Send someone to eliminate the freeloader boy immediately! All freeloaders deserve to die!"
"Um? William, why do you hate freeloaders so much?"
...
Chen Ye still didn't know.
Because Tang Zichen was too successful.
Someone had already set their sights on him...
The next day.
Teacher Liu didn't give them any lessons but notified everyone that they were on holiday!
The 20th of this month was New Year's Eve.
New Year's is highly valued in the Summer Country.
Even schools for supernatural abilities, which don't have summer vacations, still keep the winter vacation tradition so that students can go home for the New Year.
The holiday was 30 days long.
Classes would resume on the tenth day of the first lunar month.
Upon being notified of the holiday, the students were delighted and hurried back to their dormitories to pack up and prepare to go home for the New Year.
Except for Tang Zichen.
She was now a key protection target under the authorities.
She probably had to spend this New Year at school.
According to the officials' estimation, if Tang Zichen could maintain her momentum, she would become a five-star expert before next year's New Year!
And regain her freedom.
Chen Ye, seeing her lonely and pitiful, initially wanted to stay with her.
However.
A message arrived that changed his mind.
Someone had discovered traces of the Elemental Demon!
So, the next day, Chen Ye packed his things and went back home.
As for Tang Zichen, she had to bear the temporary inconvenience.
When Chen Ye returned home.
Seeing Chairman Chen.
He immediately asked, "Dad, I heard someone found traces of the Elemental Demon? Should we notify Long Aotian?"
"What's the rush?"
Chairman Chen remained calm, "They just found one of the Elemental Demon's temporary resting places, and it was several days ago. The Elemental Demon has long since left... Let's finish celebrating the New Year first."
Seeing Chairman Chen so confident, Chen Ye felt reassured and smiled, "Dad, did you convince Uncle Master to help seize the Elemental Demon's core?"
Chairman Chen smiled back, "You're sharp... Yes, this time, your Uncle Master will help. With him, the Elemental Demon's core is almost certainly ours."
"Oh?" Chen Ye was surprised, "Dad, are you that confident in Uncle Master? What if other countries' six-star experts also come?"
"Six-star experts vary in strength. Your Uncle Master is among the top even within the six-star level."
Hearing this.
Chen Ye understood.
He was also curious whether his current strength had reached the six-star level.
"But, you should also have Long Aotian prepare and not get involved in any long-term tasks."
Chairman Chen added, "Most of the original forest has been explored, and the remaining areas will likely be fully explored in the next two to three months. At that point, the hiding Elemental Demon will be forced out."
"It might even appear ahead of time."
Chen Ye nodded, "Okay, I'll inform him."
...
Time flew by.
In the blink of an eye.
Twenty days had passed.
Being able to celebrate the New Year with his parents made Chen Ye very happy.
In his previous life on Earth, he felt too ashamed to go home for the New Year because he couldn't earn money...
Regrettably, his older brother couldn't come home this New Year.
According to Chen's father, his brother was now a captain of a special military unit with confidential duties, so he couldn't even make phone calls, let alone come home.
Today was the first day of the New Year.
Father and Mother Chen were rare to have a leisurely day, watching TV at home.
Suddenly.
A phone call came, causing Chairman Chen's face to change dramatically. He hurriedly put on his coat to leave.
Mother Chen quickly asked, "Old Chen, why are you in such a rush? What happened?"
Chairman Chen, without hiding from his wife, replied solemnly, "Old Li from the southern province has an accident."
"What?"
Yang Rongzhi was shocked, "Isn't Old Li also a five-star expert? It's New Year's, and he doesn't have any tasks. How could something happen?"
Old Li they referred to was the chairman of the Southern Province Association.
In terms of status, he was on par with Chairman Chen.
Their conversation caught Chen Ye's attention.
A five-star expert having an accident without a task?
Something about this didn't seem right.
Seeing Chairman Chen leaving, Chen Ye quickly stood up and said, "Dad, I'll go with you."
He was purely worried about Chairman Chen.
Chairman Chen, intending to refuse, suddenly thought of something, looked at his son, and said, "Alright, come along!"
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