Chapter 201

C201 – Trump Card

Chen Qingtian nearly choked on his own blood at the sight before him.

Just as he prepared to unleash a string of curses, the Ghost Face Spider King’s claw lashed out, striking his chest.

The blood he had swallowed surged uncontrollably forth.

After a brief struggle, he managed to speak, his voice grave.

“Loong Chen, despite our past conflicts, we now confront a common foe. It’s imperative we set aside personal grievances, wouldn’t you agree?”

Chen Qingtian couldn’t bear to prolong the conversation, but circumstances left him with no choice. He had to voice this sentiment.

He simply couldn’t endure it any longer.

Loong Chen let out a loud belch, patting his slightly bulging belly. Wiping away the grease from his mouth, he spoke casually.

“I’m not one to hold grudges, but as a Commander of the Green Cloud Legion, dispatching an Advanced Grade Beast King is child’s play for you. My involvement would only diminish your reputation.”

Loong Chen chuckled, his expression innocent, as though every word he spoke held true sincerity.

The other Commanders’ lips twitched at his words, inwardly relieved they hadn’t provoked Loong Chen as Chen Qingtian had.

As for requesting their aid?

That notion was utterly preposterous. None present were fools; they all recognized the dynamic between Loong Chen and Chen Qingtian.

Supporting Chen Qingtian now would essentially align them against Loong Chen, a risk none were willing to take.

“You...”

Upon hearing Loong Chen’s words, Chen Qingtian seethed with such fury that his body trembled uncontrollably.

The Ghost Face Spider King unleashed another razor-sharp spider web, narrowly missing Chen Qingtian’s ear and nearly decapitating him.

Chen Qingtian immediately refocused, refusing to allow any further distractions.

“General Chen, you’ve got this! I’ll handle things here!”

Chen Qingtian struggled to contain the urge to cough up yet another mouthful of blood.

“I’ll fight you to the death!”

Having narrowly escaped death at the hands of the Ghost Face Spider King multiple times, Chen Qingtian’s anger reached its peak.

How could a revered expert at the Peak of the King Level not possess a few tricks up his sleeve?

Standing firm, he unleashed countless shimmering talismans that swirled around his form.

And thus, the Ghost Face Spider King, an Advanced Grade Beast King, met its demise.

“Successful acquisition. Strength attribute obtained: * 20000.”

“Successful acquisition. Defense attribute obtained: * 22000.”

“‘Acquisition successful. Empirical value obtained: 2000000.'”

“Acquisition successful. Advanced Grade Beast King Level energy essence obtained: * 1.”

Loong Chen surreptitiously collected the Attribute Points, empirical value, and energy essence.

It was a gratifying experience for him to both witness a spectacle and enhance his strength.

Chen Qingtian gasped for breath. At the sight of the demise of the Ghost Face Spider King, he released a long sigh of relief.

Weary, he made his way to where the Ghost Face Spider King’s body had exploded. After a brief search, a resounding cry of alarm echoed through the air.

“Where has the energy essence disappeared to?”

Chen Qingtian’s eyes widened as he stared intently, frantically scouring every corner, yet the energy essence remained elusive.

Initially, he had hoped that despite exhausting all his health points to unleash his ultimate skill, it would be worthwhile if he could secure the Advanced Grade Beast King Level energy essence.

However, to his dismay, after an extensive search, not a trace of the energy essence could be found.

Suppressing his amusement, Loong Chen refrained from laughing aloud. Naturally, Chen Qingtian wouldn’t find the energy essence; it would be odd if he did.

He had already claimed the energy essence while selecting attributes.

“General Chen, could it have been obliterated by your attack?”

Loong Chen forced a smile and suggested.

Each commander regarded Loong Chen with a perplexed expression. How could an Advanced Grade Beast King Level energy essence be so easily destroyed?

Moreover, even if it were destroyed, it should have left behind some remnants.

“Don’t give me that look. General Chen’s attack was formidable enough to pulverize the Ghost Face Spider King’s energy essence into dust. Otherwise, why would there be no remnants?” Loong Chen shrugged, eliciting puzzled glances from the group.

Although Loong Chen’s conjecture seemed far-fetched, it held a certain logic.

In comparison to Loong Chen’s hypothesis, they were more reluctant to accept that the Ghost Face Spider King failed to produce an energy essence.

Chen Qingtian appeared inclined to believe Loong Chen’s explanation.

With a mournful cry to the heavens, he expelled a mouthful of blood.

Immediately after, he collapsed, his strength depleted.