He walked forward and finally came to the outside of a secret chamber. He reached out and knocked three times on the stone door.

After the third knock, the stone door suddenly opened to both sides, revealing the scene inside the stone chamber.

This seemed to be a place for storing books. At a glance, there were bookshelves taller than a person, filled with all kinds of books, including some made of bamboo.

An elderly scholar with white hair and beard was lying on a reclining chair, reading a book with great interest.

Seeing him arrive, the scholar put down the book in his hand and smiled, "Shi Tao, you're here."

"Greetings, Elder Wang."

Shi Tao bowed and saluted.

Elder Wang nodded, put the book aside, and said, "Your expression is different from usual. What happened?"

"Yes, something has happened."

Shi Tao sighed deeply and said, "The Beast Tide has erupted."

"The Beast Tide…"

The smile on Elder Wang's face also froze.

"If it were the previous Beast Tides, it would be manageable; but this time, the scale far exceeds before. It is likely that this will be the final battle between our Yan Country and the Fierce Beasts."

"So the day has come after all."

Elder Wang sighed lightly.

It was as if he could already see a scene of mountains of corpses and rivers of blood.

"Yes."

Shi Tao also showed a look of regret, "I thought I could have more time to break through to the Mid Stage of Celestial Human Realm to have a greater chance against the Fierce Beasts, or even reach the Late Stage and be able to contend with a Beast Emperor Level Fierce Beast. But unfortunately..."

Elder Wang heard this and didn't know what to say for a moment.

The Heaven and Earth Tribulation is both a calamity and an opportunity.

If Shi Tao survives it, with his talent, not even to mention the Late Stage of Celestial Human Realm, he might even touch the Divine Cultivation Realm.

But if he fails, he will be stuck at the Early Stage of Celestial Realm.

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself."

He comforted, "Yan Country is not just you alone; those few Beast Emperor Level Fierce Beasts will naturally be blocked by the three S-Class Awakened. If it really comes to a moment of life and death, those noble families shouldn't stand by and do nothing."

Shi Tao smiled bitterly upon hearing this.

If they wanted to act, they would have done so ten years ago.

However, those noble families all have their own Grotto Heaven Blessed Lands.

If Yan Country really perishes, they can just hide in their Grotto Heaven Blessed Lands, and no matter how powerful the Fierce Beasts are, they can't get in.

With such a retreat, how can those Celestial Human Realm old fellows possibly take action? The longer one lives, the more one is afraid of death.

"Elder Wang, to be honest, this time I came not only to tell you about this but also to ask you for a favor."

Perhaps afraid the latter might misunderstand, he added, "Rest assured, Elder Wang, I don't want to ask you to come out and help us fight the Fierce Beasts. Every generation has its own destiny; you've done enough for our generation."

"No need to be so polite."

Elder Wang smiled and shook his head, "I've lived a long life, which is enough. Tell me, what do you want me to help with?"

"I would like Elder Wang to secretly protect someone."

"Secretly protect someone for you?"

Elder Wang showed a look of surprise.

"Yes."

Shi Tao envisioned someone in his mind and said, "In the coming time, I will be too busy. But I have high hopes for this person. If something happens to him, it will be a great loss to our Yan Country."

"Who is he?"

Elder Wang couldn't help but feel curious.

"Chen Fan."

Shi Tao uttered two words.

"Chen Fan? The name sounds familiar."

Elder Wang paused.

"Yes, it's him."

Shi Tao smiled bitterly.

"Is it really him?"

Elder Wang looked into his eyes, "The same Chen Fan who reached the True Essence Realm at such a young age? The one who improved the Pill Formula?"

"Yes, it's him."

"Oh."

Elder Wang nodded slightly, then suddenly frowned, "I remember he's in a small town called Anshan City. That place is indeed very dangerous with the Beast Tide erupting, but with his skills, staying at the headquarters, there's no one who can do anything to him, right?"

"What if he doesn't want to come?"

"What?"

Even Elder Wang couldn't stay calm upon hearing this.

"He refused to come?"

"Yes."

Shi Tao also looked helpless.

"When I left the headquarters in the morning, I asked Chang Fei and others to contact him, informing him about the full outbreak of the Beast Tide, and telling him to bring his family to the headquarters immediately. But he refused."

"How could this be?"

Confusion was all over Elder Wang's face.

In the outermost areas, one faces not only endless waves of Beast Tide but also Beast Kings and even Beast Emperor Level Fierce Beasts!

This small place can easily be razed to the ground by a Beast Emperor Level Fierce Beast.

Staying there is a death wish.

"Chen Fan said he wants to stay and guard Anshan City." Shi Tao's voice sounded, "If it comes to the point that it can't be defended, he will come, but not now."

"This..."

Elder Wang half-opened his mouth, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Call him overconfident? He is indeed overconfident.

Even the S-Class Awakened dare not do this.

What can a mere True Essence Realm Martial Artist achieve?

But his actions are indeed considering ordinary people. In his time, such a person would undoubtedly be a hero.

But such heroes usually don't have a good ending.

"So, you want me to go to Anshan City."

"Yes."

Shi Tao nodded, "You don't have to intervene in Anshan City's matters, Elder Wang, but if Chen Fan is in danger, I hope you can save him and bring him to the headquarters. Like I said, if he dies, it would be a loss not just to our Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association, but also to Yan Country."

"Indeed."

Elder Wang agreed, "I've always been a bit interested in that young man, thinking to meet him when he comes to the headquarters and if his character isn't too bad, to give him some opportunities.

Now hearing what you say, I'm even more interested. There have been many talented people throughout history, but few with both talent and virtue. Very well, it's been a long time since I've gone out; these old bones should move around."

Hearing this, Shi Tao was pleased and couldn't help but say, "Elder Wang, you agree?"

"Why wouldn't I agree?"

Elder Wang looked at him and smiled, "You rarely ask me for help, and I won't refuse, right? Besides, I'm also curious about that young man, to see if he is worth your attention."

"Thank you, Elder Wang."

Shi Tao bowed deeply.

Though he had guessed before coming that Elder Wang would most likely agree to help, there was still a chance of being refused.

"Haha, it's no trouble. Give me his information and I'll leave tomorrow morning."

"Yes, Elder Wang. Actually, I have already prepared the documents." Shi Tao said, taking a folder from his Spatial Ring.

"You, always so thorough." Elder Wang shook his head with a smile, still extending his hand to take the folder and started reading.

After a few minutes, he closed the folder and said, "Leave it to me. If you have other matters, go ahead and handle them. No need to stay here with me."

Shi Tao bowed and then turned to leave.

As he stepped outside, his face showed a look of relief.

With Elder Wang's intervention, Chen Fan should be safe.

Shi Tao also had his own matters to attend to now.

"Hopefully this time, the final winner will be our Human Race."

He thought to himself as he walked forward.

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