Genggeng walked out of the flames, carrying Dong Yang, and as he looked at Dong Yang in his hand, Genggeng's mouth actually started to water.

Luckily, Ye Chen was quick-eyed and swift-handed, snatching Dong Yang back in an instant.

Genggeng said longingly, "Can I have a taste?"

"No, wait until I gather five items, I'll refine something even better for you to eat!" Ye Chen patted Genggeng on the head.

Genggeng wiped his mouth and cheerfully hummed in response.

Yao Rao spoke, "Lord Ye Chen, now that our trading is complete, let's part ways here."

"By the way, Lord Yao Rao, do you know the whereabouts of Xia Xue, Yin Yang Water, Celestial Silkworm, or Ground Worm?"

Yao Rao paused with a bitter smile, "Lord Ye Chen's target is indeed grand; these items are all heavenly treasures, excellent for us monsters. Were it not for the Demon King's orders, we wouldn't have touched Dong Yang and it might have been gone long ago. Sorry, I really don't know, it's uncertain if they appear at all, even if they do, they're likely in the depths of the Secret Realm."

Ye Chen frowned slightly, "Where is the deepest part?"

Yao Rao pointed to the left, "Over there, although this is the inner perimeter, it's not the deepest part. You must walk several hundred miles at least in that direction."

"Hmm? Several hundred miles, that far?"

Yao Rao laughed, "Almost, the Secret Realm is originally large, and you're walking in the wrong direction, if you go that way, it's closer."

Ye Chen nodded, clasped his hands in thanks, and turned to leave.

Yao Rao watched Ye Chen depart with a smile on her lips as she slowly walked into the center of the flames, sat cross-legged, doing something unknown.

Ye Chen walked out of the Fire Forest, heading in the direction Yao Rao mentioned.

After walking for about two hours, Ye Chen finally left the Ice and Fire Forest territory, and ahead was a tall mountain. Looking up, the top of the mountain was shrouded in mist, and didn't see the summit. In front was a canyon-like cave, Ye Chen went straight in.

Upon entering, Ye Chen noticed traces of people, more than just one group, because the surrounding walls had clear signs of battles.

These marks indicated it wasn't the same group.

After walking a distance, the path suddenly opened up wide, revealing a valley before Ye Chen.

"Haha! I knew it, waiting here was definitely the right move, brothers, we've got prey!"

Ye Chen quickly turned, seeing six people jump down from the wall behind him.

The six were dressed in identical outfits.

"Hehe, big brother, you're smart, ambushing here as the mastermind."

Wang Mazi laughed heartily, "Of course, don't forget who your big brother is, the strategist of the Divine Martial Alliance, a generation's mastermind! Searching for things yourself is nowhere near as fast as robbing! Hahaha!"

Li Lao Si looked at Ye Chen and laughed slyly, "Kid, hand over all your stuff, and I'll spare you, otherwise, I'll make sure you're dead!"

Ye Chen glanced at the people, their levels were around Level 45.

Ye Chen drew the Thunder Shocking Blade, chuckling lightly, "Are we plotting to murder for wealth here?"

"You can interpret it that way, stop babbling, hand over the good stuff and Gold Coins on you," Wang Mazi said coldly.

Ye Chen revealed his Gold Coins balance, "Want it? Come get it."

Wang Mazi saw Ye Chen's Gold Coins balance and was momentarily stunned, "Three! Over thirty million!"

The group exchanged glances, shocked in their eyes.

Replaced by a full murderous intent.

"Big brother, kill this kid, we'll strike it rich!"

"Yes, attack!" Wang Mazi's eyes showed a hint of ruthlessness.

The six urged their pets to charge at Ye Chen.

Ye Chen summoned Pill Master, Blood Asura, and Dark Princess, calmly saying, "Kill them directly, bring the loot over later."

The three nodded and charged at Wang Mazi's group.

Ye Chen didn't even look back, continuing forward.

After about five minutes, Pill Master and the others caught up.

"Here, these are the spoils from their bodies, all in here."

Ye Chen nodded, taking the items.

Collected Experience Capsules from the bodies totaled just over six hundred thousand, not nearly enough.

Arriving at the end of the valley, the road abruptly ended, a deep chasm appeared in front of Ye Chen.

Ye Chen didn't hesitate, directly flying down.

Upon reaching the bottom, Ye Chen found that it resembled a seabed, with many schools of fish swimming in the air.

Ahead, a group of people was battling a monster.

[Qi Li]

Level: LV59

Tier: Lord

Attribute: Earth

Combat Power: 98000

Blood Volume: 1750000

Race: Eight-Claw Race

An octopus-like monster, swinging eight tentacles, attacking a group of people; the six could only passively defend against Qi Li's attacks.

"Big brother, this isn't working, at this rate, we're completely outmatched!"

These six were weaker than the previous Wang Mazi's six.

Pill Master wielded the Fiery Sun Divine Bow, shooting a flaming arrow over.

The arrow embedded in Qi Li's eye, igniting in fierce flames.

-240000!

Pill Master's damage clearly increased a great deal.

The group rejoiced, "Someone is here!"

Among them, a red-haired male turned to look, "Thank you, Lord! We beseech your help to slay this monster!"

Ye Chen said nothing, calmly waved to Pill Master, Blood Asura, and Dark Princess.

The three understood, advancing to attack Qi Li.

Pill Master unleashed flame after flame on Qi Li, Dark Princess fired shot after shot, Blood Asura did likewise.

Qi Li struggled to fend off the attacks from Blood Asura and the others.

Soon, it was reduced to a severely damaged state.

Ye Chen proceeded to finish it off.

In quick work, Ye Chen slew Qi Li.

Gathered all the loot.

The red-haired male breathed a sigh of relief, respectfully addressing Ye Chen, "Thank you for your assistance, may I know your name?"

"Ye Chen."

"Thank you, Lord Ye Chen."

The six replied respectfully.

Ye Chen glanced at them, seeing no proof of identity, softly asked, "What is this place? Where are you headed?"

The red-haired male replied respectfully, "Lord Ye Chen, an hour ago, a mysterious light appeared ahead, perhaps a treasure has appeared, so we planned to investigate. Unexpectedly, we encountered this monster on the way. Without Lord Ye Chen's help, we'd have been doomed."

"Mysterious light? Where is it?"

The red-haired male pointed out a spot, "It's there, Chosen Alliance and Law Enforcement Alliance people have already gone over."

Ye Chen looked towards it; the red-haired male indicated a high peak.

Besides discovering a treasure, Ye Chen wanted to check it out, in case it was what he needed.

Ye Chen nodded, saying, "Thanks. You all better hurry back; the further in you go, the more dangerous it becomes. It's not a place for your level of power."