Return of the King, Dominating the City

Chapter 2080: Chapter 1859: A Chance Encounter with a Monster Beast

Hearing Song Yun say that this trip would involve clashes with formidable opponents from various countries, members of the X Squadron felt both nervous and inexplicably excited.

As warriors, they all had a combative gene within them.

They also wanted to see who was truly more formidable, the foreigners or themselves.

However, Song Yun did not intend to stir their fighting spirit and poured cold water on their excitement: "Let’s not forget our mission, avoid conflict wherever possible, and quietly take some treasures from the Daxia Ruins. That’s our main task."

The purpose of this trip was treasure hunting, and Song Yun didn’t want to waste time on fighting.

Lu Tiange showed a disdainful expression and said coldly, "Of course, we must find treasure, but if anyone stands in our way, I’ll surely make them understand my strength. As martial artists, we should be fearless; cowering is no way for a hero."

These words were quite boastful, yet no one paid attention to Lu Tiange, leaving him red-faced and rather embarrassed.

"Master Bei, Little Sword God, it’s very dangerous to travel alone; why not join us?"

Song Yun extended an invitation to Master Bei and Little Sword God.

Master Bei and Little Sword God were not alone on this journey, but after encountering a skirmish with foreigners upon entering the Himalayas, they got separated from their group.

They also realized that the current situation was chaotic, and relying on just the two of them, not to mention treasure hunting, even survival was challenging.

The Himalayas were fraught with perils and treacherous dangers at the moment.

So, faced with Song Yun’s invitation, they agreed without hesitation.

Juan Mao laughed, "Welcome to join the X Squadron."

Others also got acquainted with Little Sword God and Master Bei, expressing their welcome to them.

However, Lu Tiange said disdainfully, "In our group, the weakest are Lin Xiang and Gu Meng, both late SS level. First, we added Luo Zheng, an early SS level person from the Golden Dragon Palace, and I won’t say more about him."

"But now, we’re adding just two random early SS level people to our team, which is totally a burden. Song Yun, I think you just want to make this squadron your own, don’t you?"

Hearing this, both Master Bei and Little Sword God frowned. Juan Mao furiously said, "You ba... "

Before Juan Mao could curse "bastard," Song Yun pressed his hand down to stop Juan Mao’s words.

With a cold expression, he looked at Lu Tiange and said sternly, "Everyone here is now part of the X Squadron. Because you’re one of us, I won’t argue with you, but I warn you, it’s better to say less nonsense."

Although Song Yun was arrogant and domineering, he was not without a sense of the bigger picture.

If he weren’t the captain, he would have acted long ago and beaten Lu Tiange.

But to maintain the team’s unity and stability, he had to restrain his anger.

Especially when the team hadn’t yet fully gelled, he couldn’t arbitrarily get angry.

However, his one sentence immediately shut Lu Tiange up.

After the Four Sects Martial Meet, there weren’t many who dared to confront Song Yun.

"Hmph."

Lu Tiange snorted coldly, turned his head away, visibly disgruntled.

Lin Jun, who had some old ties with Lu Tiange, advised, "Tiange, Song Yun is also looking at the big picture. Moreover, Master Bei and Little Sword God are Huaxia people; since we’ve met them, we can’t just ignore them."

Gu Man, on the other hand, said irritably, "Lu Tiange, these two are Song Yun’s brothers and now also members of our X Squadron. We should be united. I’m warning you, stop making snide remarks."

Upon hearing this, Lu Tiange immediately became dissatisfied.

He glared at Gu Man and said sternly, "Gu Man, Song Yun is the captain, so he can speak to me. But who do you think you are to be jabbering here?"

Gu Man, by nature, was fierce, and said coldly, "Oh, do you want to fight?"

Lu Tiange feared Song Yun, but he didn’t fear Gu Man.

He exuded a threatening energy and said, "If it’s a fight you want, a fight you’ll get. You think I’m afraid of you, big lug?"

Seeing the two on the verge of conflict, Lin Jun quickly advised, "Everyone, we are teammates; peace is paramount."

At this moment, Song Yun shouted angrily, "All of you shut up."

The crowd shuddered, directing their gaze towards Song Yun.

"Whoever stirs up internal strife again, be it Lu Tiange or Gu Man, I will show no mercy."

Song Yun snorted coldly and strode forward, shouting harshly, "Move, follow me."

Gu Man and Lu Tiange glared at each other but stopped arguing and followed Song Yun’s lead.

Gu Man admired Song Yun, genuinely regarding him as their captain, so he didn’t see Song Yun’s reprimand as inappropriate; instead, he felt he was indeed a bit impulsive.

However, Lu Tiange felt quite aggrieved; why should he listen to Song Yun? What right does Song Yun have to be the captain?

Hatred kept growing in Lu Tiange’s heart.

His already twisted psychology became more grotesque and more deranged.

X Squadron wasn’t entirely united; Lu Tiange was a destabilizing factor, but Song Yun couldn’t expel him.

Song Yun, as captain, felt some pressure.

But he didn’t dwell on it, leading the X Squadron towards their destination, the "Daxia Ruins."

Soon, they traversed the white safe zone and entered the yellow danger area.

The vegetation here was richer, the air colder, and everything felt gloomy, pervaded by an oppressive atmosphere. Even without encountering locals or beasts, there was a palpable sense of threat.

But fortunately, they marched several dozen miles without encountering danger.

Hisssss...

Just then, the hissing of a snake came from nearby.

The group remained uniformly alert, and upon hearing the sound, they all swiftly turned their heads to see. On the branch of a large tree to their right was a python as thick as a baby’s arm, about ten meters long.