Three massive ships docked at Gutang Port.

Hammerhead Hat rushed there immediately, and upon seeing the black flags on the ships, he couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. After everything that had happened, his endurance had reached its limit. If these ships were new enemies, he wouldn’t know what to do at all.

Fortunately...

The black flags fluttering on the ships bore the square-shaped word "Order." It was evident that these too were part of the Master’s forces.

Hammerhead Hat secretly sighed in relief. Since the apocalypse descended and he pledged allegiance to Chen Feng, it had clearly been the most correct decision he made.

"What are you looking at? Get back to your posts!"

As the ships slowly approached the shore, more and more people gathered around. At this time, Hammerhead Hat imposed his authority, shouting to the crowd. This was effective; the originally crowded tide of people suddenly dispersed to the surrounding areas.

Hammerhead Hat beckoned to his subordinate with a finger and then said, "Go inform the Master now, tell him that several ships bearing the Order insignia have approached here. Wait... I’d better go tell him myself."

Hardly a few steps after his confidant had left, Hammerhead Hat changed his mind and headed alone towards Chen Feng’s residence.

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Chen Feng stood with his upper body bare, while not far away, Flora’s sleeve was cut. Through several days of training, Chen Feng’s close combat ability had significantly increased. Although he still couldn’t defeat Flora, he had made some progress. He could now get close to her without being as powerless as before.

The Demon Bloodline was the key.

In the past, Chen Feng had only achieved something in terms of Spiritual Power. In combat, compared to some practitioners, he was merely a novice. He could handle small scuffles, but nowhere near as now, where within days, he could significantly improve his melee abilities.

Demons are a race born for battle.

Starting from weak worms, they begin endless slaughter. Only the one who kills the most of its kin can earn the right to become a demon.

Even as worms, it’s the same.

To get even a bite of food, brutal fighting is everywhere— the weak get swallowed by their other plump companions.

Ascending to be a demon is not the end but rather another beginning. Timid Demons, Inferior Demons, these beings at the bottom of the Abyss often act like cannon fodder, participating in battle after battle. Those with stronger talent can leap over the dragon gate to a higher tier, while the less talented ones are buried underground forever.

Demons don’t have so-called innate advantages.

Any High-tier Demon reaching this point has done so through steps of hardship. Besides luck, they mainly rely on effort and talent.

Blazing Demon.

High-tier Demon.

Chen Feng acquired its bloodline and somehow inherited a certain talent, which was evident during the battle against Flora.

After a few fights, Chen Feng gained the ability to analyze Flora’s moves, allowing him to adjust beforehand when she executed the same attacks.

Hero Template.

Due to the Demon Bloodline, Chen Feng mastered some abilities similar to "Tactical Insight" and "Rapid Learning."

Apart from the Demon Bloodline, the blood of the Red Dragon and White Dragon also partly contributed. Why are stories of dragon-slaying heroes always spread in some dimensions?

Dragon.

This is something favored by the heavens.

Their blood contains powerful vitality, especially the essence blood of the heart. Bathing in it, while it doesn’t completely transform one, can easily improve physical attributes by a few percentages.

Chen Feng’s foundation was not good.

If had to describe, he was merely an average junior high school student who had attended a few weeks of remedial classes. But his family had deep foundations, having hired a few nationally renowned professors for his education. Even the dullest person would see qualitative improvements in learning under such tutoring.

Flora’s clothes were cut open, revealing her fair skin. Whether intentional or not, her chest area was especially prominent. At this moment, Flora stood there, her full figure paired with her vibrant aura, offering a strong visual impact.

If it were the former Flora, she would have shyly covered up with her arms. But now, she didn’t care at all. And seeing Chen Feng’s gaze on her, she straightened her back in a seemingly intentional manner.

A woman adorns herself for her beloved.

For Flora, Chen Feng now had long surpassed the feelings between master and servant.

In Flora’s thoughts, the males in the Abyss were at one extreme. Most Cat Race males, as her fellow tribe members, were cowardly and undignified. In times of battle, most chose refuge over courage, although this was the main trend and an unavoidable fact. But Flora could never agree to it.

Aside from Cat Race males, the males of demons and dark races were too brutal, willing to slaughter kin for a morsel. In some extreme cases, they wouldn’t even spare their own flesh and blood. Jackal-wolfmen, lizardmen, and demons are prime examples of this.

In this environment, Flora had an instinctive repulsion towards men. Lacking a sense of security, she has reached this point today through her own efforts. Dark creatures are mortal enemies, and her clansmen are in a half-dead state. Thus, Flora chose to remain single and did not accept any man’s advances.

Flora originally thought she would spend her life like this. However, with the summoning and after meeting Chen Feng, her life took an entirely new path.

Chen Feng.

Human.

This was a race never seen before.

With the advent of the apocalypse, there were no shortage of cowardly men among humans, but Chen Feng was an anomaly. One could say he started from scratch, moving from a small Economic Development Zone to becoming the ruler of the nearby Order. This human demonstrated extraordinary courage and determination.

Flora didn’t realize when she started having peculiar feelings towards Chen Feng.

Perhaps it was the moment she was ordered and scolded. On this land, in front of him, she was no longer the Guardian who shouldered everything and made all the decisions. Instead, she became someone who listened to orders, and when facing powerful enemies, she was no longer fighting alone but had companions by her side for a refreshing resistance.

If such a complex emotion was just a seed, then with Chen Feng’s step-by-step rise and fulfillment of promises, bringing food and supplies into the Abyss, this seed blossomed into a beautiful rose.

The flower blooms for the one who appreciates it.

In that moment, Flora truly experienced the feeling of being cared for.

Chen Feng’s temper wasn’t good. As a master and a strongman rising in the apocalypse, his heart was always like ice, unyielding to warmth from anyone.

But Flora didn’t ask for much.

In the past, she always fought alone in the Abyss. Even in the most dangerous situations, she had no choice but to move forward on her own, because she had no support.

But now...

She had support.

With her master’s assistance, so-called enemies were nothing but paper, unable to mount any effective defense, and were torn apart by cannons and guns.

With repeated aid, even the Cat Race, originally without a piece of land, became invaders. Kobolds, goblins, ogres, and even a genuine Demon Lord became stepping stones.

The Cat Race attained everything it desired.

And the catalyst behind all this was her master.

Chen Feng gave Flora the reliance she most craved. Because of the master, she realized that in the dark Abyss, she was no longer without support, and when danger arose, she could also seek shelter and support.

Unlike the pure dependence of Inferior Demons, Flora’s flower of emotion blossomed because of Chen Feng’s protection, and after becoming closer, this led to some kind of chemical reaction that became especially unique.

"Master, your ability to progress amazes me. Give me some time, and I will teach you everything I know!"

Flora looked at Chen Feng and said firmly. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Chen Feng nodded. He could feel that Flora was not flattering him, but sincerely praising him.

He clenched his fist.

Chen Feng felt the strength in his palm and revealed a thoughtful expression. He was not afraid of hardship. Even though most of the time during training with Flora his body was in an over-exerted state, these recoverable injuries were trivial compared to life itself.

The magical summoning skill and superhuman physical arts.

If he could master these two abilities simultaneously, then Chen Feng would, in a sense, become a multi-class practitioner.

This is good.

Because it implies that, facing danger, Chen Feng gained an additional layer of self-protection.

This training began in the morning and had lasted four hours. Just when Chen Feng wanted to take a break, hurried footsteps approached from not far away.

Hearing this, Flora’s ears twitched, and she quickly darted into the house. Her body still faintly showing some exposure—she didn’t mind this with her master, but she didn’t want to expose too much to others.

The person arriving was Hammerhead Hat.

Chen Feng wasn’t sure what happened, but compared to the previous interactions, he seemed to have an indescribable change. His demeanor was more stable and dignified.

Hammerhead Hat was panting heavily, clearly having run all the way. Stuttering, he said, "Sir... a ship has docked at the port. On board... it’s marked with the Order’s emblem."

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