Hearing Cook's words, Clara's face also turned somewhat ugly.

Chen Lin and those two guys went in for so long and have not come out, could something have really gone wrong.

Cook sneered and said, "Don't wait anymore, I bet he's definitely been killed by Sme and that white python by now. If you surrender now, you still have a way to live; otherwise, you'll all die here today."

At this moment, many people around the valley have not yet left.

They want to see who will be the final victor of this struggle.

However, most people don't have much hope for Lin Chen, after all, his opponents are too formidable.

Sme is a soul master, an undeniably powerful force now joined by a strong demigod white python.

Even if that kid is exceptionally strong, this time I'm afraid he will face dire straits.

At this moment, the members of the Snow Alliance are also feeling anxious at heart.

Lin Chen could be considered their only hope; once Lin Chen dies, it will be difficult for them to escape unscathed too.

But among these people, the most worried was Mu Ya.

Her eyes were tightly fixed in the direction Lin Chen had departed, secretly praying in her heart.

"Brother Chen Lin, you must come back!"

"Cook, sorry to disappoint you."

At that moment, suddenly a voice rang out in the void, and everyone was dumbfounded as they turned to look.

The two people who appeared in the air were none other than Lin Chen and the white python.

When the two appeared, the atmosphere in the valley abruptly quieted.

And the faces of Cook and the others also turned unsightly.

No one expected Lin Chen to appear.

Even more unexpected was that the white python was with Lin Chen, and from her expression, she seemed extremely respectful towards Lin Chen.

"What's going on here?"

Everyone looked at each other in confusion.

Wasn't this white python just an enemy to this kid? Why are they together now?

Lin Chen walked ahead, with the white python following, slowly approaching the crowd.

All eyes fell on the youth who wore a faint smile.

"Gulp!"

Cook swallowed and steadied his nerves, then asked somewhat nervously, "Where is Sme?"

Lin Chen smiled faintly, saying casually, "I killed him."

"What? You killed Sme?" Instantly, the surrounding atmosphere solidified.

Many people gasped in shock.

Especially Tie Kui and others silently rejoiced in their choice.

If they had been overrun with greed just now, they might be the ones dead now.

"You two actually teamed up to kill Sme," Cook said with an ugly expression.

Bai Su snorted coldly, "You overestimated that idiot; he was killed by Mr. Chen alone. I just chose to preserve my life willingly as a servant."

Boom!

As Bai Su spoke, the air in the valley instantly froze.

Everyone looked at Lin Chen in disbelief.

"This guy is simply too strong, not only did he defeat a soul master, he even made a demigod willingly become his servant."

Cook's face also showed uncontainable shock.

For a long time, he snapped back from the shock and turned towards Lin Chen again, his eyes now filled with fear.

Those boastful and arrogant Nordic pirates a moment ago now seemed deflated, their arrogance vanished completely.

Cook gritted his teeth and said coldly, "Kid, you've got some nerve; Sme was the son of the Soul King. Do you know what consequences killing him will bring?"

"Soul King."

Upon hearing this name, Carla and others' faces grew increasingly unsightly.

However, Lin Chen felt nothing; he didn't fear Yuan Tiangang at all—how strong could this Soul King possibly be compared to Yuan Tiangang?

"Humph, Cook. Sme's death is his own doing; Mr. Chen Lin was merely defending himself," Clara defended Lin Chen.

"Haha, self-defense, do you think the Soul King will care why you killed Sme? Sme was his beloved son, so Chen Lin is doomed," Cook sneered.

At this moment, no expression graced Lin Chen's face, his cold gaze fixed on Cook.

"Do you want to die too?" With that, fire sparked within Lin Chen's palms.

Cook's face changed as he vigilantly watched Lin Chen.

Even Sme couldn't handle this guy; if he wanted to kill him, it would be too easy.

Lin Chen's gaze turned icy as he calmly said, "You have one minute to disappear before my eyes, or your fate will be the same as Sme's."

Although Lin Chen's words lacked much emotion, they carried chilling intent.

Cook felt a jolt in his heart and gritted his teeth, "Clara, don't think you're safe after taking the Spirit Fruit; killing Sme, the Soul King won't spare you."

Though unwilling, Cook knew staying here would be certain death, so he had to leave with a harsh remark before retreating with his men.

Lin Chen didn't make a move to kill Cook; after all, having just killed Sme, killing Cook too would certainly bring revenge from two sides upon the Snow Alliance.

Although Lin Chen wasn't afraid of them, he could leave any time he wished; no one could stop him. But it was different for Clara and the others, and making too many enemies would bring unnecessary trouble later.

Seeing Cook and others leave, everyone sighed helplessly.

Now the situation was finalized; with Lin Chen and Bai Su teaming up, no one on this island was their match.

Seeing no profit, everyone also retreated.

At this moment, the members of the Snow Alliance looked towards Lin Chen with deep respect in their eyes.

No one expected this young man once viewed as useless to possess such formidable strength.

Lin Chen glanced at everyone and said, "Wait here, I have something to attend to."

He then turned his gaze to Bai Su and said, "Let's go."

Watching the two depart, Mei Na worriedly said, "Won't this guy just take the Spirit Fruit and flee?"

Clara shook his head, "He won't; if this guy wanted the Spirit Fruit for himself, he wouldn't have cooperated with us. Let's wait a while."

Lin Chen and Bai Su arrived at a lake on top of the cliff, looking at the shimmering lake surface, Lin Chen's gaze turned sharp.

For he sensed a surge of energy from deep within the lake.

"Is the Heart of All Souls in here?" Lin Chen asked solemnly.

Bai Su replied, "The temperature surrounding the Heart of All Souls is extremely high; I have no chance to approach it."

Lin Chen nodded, "Wait for me on shore; I'll go and check it out."

With that, Lin Chen leapt into the lake.

As soon as Lin Chen's body entered the lake, he felt a hot wave of energy rushing towards him.

He quickly mobilized the energy inside him around his body, diving towards the lake's bottom.

The lake's surface wasn't very large, but as he dove, Lin Chen found it was shaped like a funnel, widening the deeper he went, with the temperature rising sharply.

No wonder Bai Su dared not go deeper; its nature was cold, it surely couldn't withstand such immense heat.