Alex was clearly adept at attaching himself to powerful figures. His behavior at that moment made him seem like a complete sycophant.
However, as Ed looked at the two of them, clearly exhausted from the encounter, his expression remained flat, even somewhat exasperated.
"I've already noticed this monster a while ago. It's too weak, and its value is extremely low. It's not even worth considering," Ed said.
"You two, just stay here and deal with it yourselves."
Upon hearing this, Alex and Lucas's faces froze immediately.
This was awkward.
For Ed, what mattered most now was higher-level monsters!
Ideally, something more valuable than the Red Poison Ants!
Spending time hunting low-level monsters would be a waste.
However, it seemed high-level monsters weren't so easy to find either.
Ed's mind raced: That said, if I just take the spoils from the strongest Hunters, I might get faster results.
And who were the strongest Hunters? The answer was clear: the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association!
Moreover, Ed was particularly interested in the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association.
He whispered to himself, "I wonder if I'll encounter them in this competition."
If I do, how should I handle it? Should I take immediate revenge, or should I play it safe and wait?
Ed shook his head. That will depend on when the moment comes.
Meanwhile, Alex awkwardly returned to Ed's side. He realized that low-level monsters no longer sparked any interest in Ed.
They were now searching for more valuable prey.
Alex couldn't help but marvel: So, this is the perspective of someone at the top? Just a little while ago, there were several monsters I was eyeing.
But we just walked past them, and Ed didn't even blink an eye!
The Nightmare Wasteland was vast, and as a result, the recording stones were scattered all over the place.
Since Ed had left that area, he had disappeared from the view of all the spectators.
As long as Ed is not within the range of a recording stone, the audience has no way of knowing what he is doing.
However, many of the spectators had become very intrigued by Ed after the earlier events. Now, all they could do was wait, helplessly.
Iris sat in her seat, her gaze complex:
"I can't see him anymore. I really want to know, just how many secrets he has."
Even the commentator, Jason, felt his emotions rising due to this unexpected young talent.
He regretfully spoke:
"It seems we'll have to wait a little while before we see the brilliant Ed again."
"As the host, even I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of results he'll achieve by the end of this match."
"Then, for now, we'll have to shift our focus to the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association."
On the main screen, the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association had just finished a battle.
As the top leader among all the associations, it was no surprise that the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association had already pulled ahead of all the other associations.
Currently, the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association was in first place.
The second-place association had a score that didn't even reach one-fifth of the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association's score!
A clear gap!
In the footage, the one-eyed leader was resting after the battle, while two young men, Brian and Brown, were cleaning up the battlefield and cutting off the monsters' ears.
Then, the one-eyed leader stood up and said, "Alright, let's move on."
"We still need to hunt more!"
With that, he led the two of them forward, and their figures eventually disappeared into the forest.
Just in time, they crossed out of the recording stone range!
Immediately, the recording stone showed nothing.
Jason, the commentator, was getting frustrated. He helplessly said:
"Well, now we can't see Ed, and we can't even see the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association's members anymore."
All the viewers could do was wait in anticipation, hoping either of the two groups would appear on the screen again soon.
After leaving the recording stone range, Brown and Brian walked behind the one-eyed leader, maintaining a certain distance.
Brian suddenly looked at Brown and asked, "Hey, do you think that guy you injured might be in this competition too?"
Brown froze for a moment, realizing Brian was giving him a meaningful look.
Immediately, Brown's expression darkened, and he thought seriously for a moment. "I think it's very likely he's here!"
Brian replied, "Then don't you want to get your revenge? I mean, don't you think this is a perfect opportunity? If we run into him in the Nightmare Wasteland…"
Every word Brian said carried a hidden meaning, and Brown almost immediately understood the implication.
His face briefly flashed with surprise.
Could it be that Brian wanted to kill Ed right here in this competition?
At that moment, the one-eyed leader suddenly turned his head, realizing the two had fallen behind:
"Hey, what are you two whispering about? Why are you walking so slowly? Catch up!"
"Alright, captain!" The two of them immediately quickened their pace, exchanging a meaningful glance.
They had already stored what had just been discussed deep in their minds.
The one-eyed leader remained focused on the competition. "Let's head deeper. There should be more monsters, and maybe even some stronger ones."
"But there's no need to take unnecessary risks. Our current score is definitely enough for first place!"
The one-eyed leader appeared very composed and directly stopped, signaling that they were in no rush.
From here on, even if they continued hunting, they would stay away from the central area. This way, they could continue increasing their points while ensuring their safety!
Seizing this opportunity, Brian immediately stepped forward:
"In that case, Captain, with the competition nearing its end and our victory already secured, how about you let Brown and me go off on our own for some personal training? You don't need to get involved!"
Hearing this, the one-eyed leader raised an eyebrow, smiling as he said, "You've just learned to fly, and now you think your wings are strong enough? Want to test your strength in actual combat?"
Brian nodded firmly, "Exactly! Captain, you've always protected us, and we've had so few chances to make a move. We're completely unsatisfied!"
Brown also nodded in agreement, acknowledging Brian's point.
The one-eyed leader assessed the surroundings, considering whether there was any danger that might exceed the abilities of the two. After a moment, he nodded.
"Fine, I won't interfere in the battle. From now on, the monsters that appear will be your responsibility to handle on your own."
"But there's one thing you need to remember!"
The one-eyed leader's tone suddenly became serious. Although he was granting them freedom, it came with limits:
"Your range of movement can only be within two hundred meters from here!"
"If you exceed that range, there's no telling what kind of dangerous monsters might appear in the Nightmare Wasteland. There could even be a ghost spirit!"
"If you run into a ghost spirit, with your strength, the only thing waiting for you is death!"
Brian scratched his head and laughed, "Captain, if we're going to train, why restrict us so much?"
"Besides, Brown and I are pretty skilled. Even if we run into a ghost spirit, we'll be able to fight back!"
The one-eyed leader's expression immediately grew stern, his voice cold:
"You're not following my orders, are you? Training canceled. You'll stay behind me!"
Hearing this, Brown and Brian immediately panicked, quickly saying, "No! We'll listen! We promise, we won't go beyond the two hundred-meter limit!"
Only then did the one-eyed leader seem satisfied. He nodded slightly:
"That's more like it!"
Afterward, Brown and Brian began searching for monsters nearby and took matters into their own hands, hunting to improve their combat skills.
The one-eyed leader observed for a short while and, seeing that everything was fine, decided to let them continue without interference.
He found a stone wedged between the trees, where the afternoon sunlight filtered through, and sat down, closing his eyes to meditate.
He was practicing his breathing techniques. For a Hunter, cultivation was the most important thing! Since he had some free time, he wasn't going to waste it!
Although the one-eyed leader had already reached the low tier of silver rank, his enthusiasm for training was even greater than before!
Even though he had entered meditation, with his abilities, his hunter's senses were still active.
He covered a two-hundred-meter radius around him, ensuring that even if Brown and Brian encountered danger, he would be able to provide timely assistance!
...
On the other side, Ed continued moving forward. Along the way, there were few monsters that were worth his attention.
"Ed, brother, if we go any further, we'll be entering the center of the Nightmare Wasteland! I've heard the monsters there are the most terrifying!"
Alex, tightly following behind, couldn't help but speak up in warning.
In addition to Alex, Thomas and Lucas also showed signs of unease.
The air here was thick with the presence of monsters! It was enough to make them break into a cold sweat!
For the three of them, this was an environment where they could be attacked at any moment, or even killed. Naturally, they felt extremely uncomfortable.
If it weren't for Ed, they would never have made it this far. Even with Ed by their side, they were still terrified.
"I know it's dangerous here," Ed replied, his expression becoming more serious.
His hunter's senses were far superior to those of the three behind him, and of course, he could clearly feel just how intense the monster presence was here!
But it was precisely in such an environment that the most valuable prey could appear!
There was also something else important.
"Can your hunter's senses only detect danger? Try being a little bolder and use your hearts to feel it."
Ed continued, "In the air right now, there are not only many monster presences but also a unique current, the scent of a treasure!"
"Within five hundred meters, there must be something of extremely high value!"
Ed's hunter's senses had already picked up on this, which was why he had come here.
Meanwhile, five hundred meters away, Brown and Brian were also in the jungle, searching for their prey!
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