A few days later, Fang Chen returned to the Sky Sword Mansion.
From the time Fang Chen accepted the mission to his successful return, it had taken him one and a half years.
It had already exceeded the three Hell Level missions that Butler Li said he could complete in one year.
When Fang Chen returned to the First Army, Hu Ming came immediately.
"Fang Chen, you're back."
After not hearing from him for more than a year, Hu Ming thought that Vice-Captain Fang Chen had died. Who would have thought that Fang Chen would return?
After careful observation, Hu Ming was overjoyed to find that Fang Chen was fine.
"I didn't expect you to come out of the Broken Sky Abyss alive." Hu Ming laughed.
Fang Chen nodded his head when he saw Hu Ming.
"By the way, have you completed your mission?" Hu Ming suddenly asked.
"Yes."
As he spoke, Fang Chen took out the Bolong Vine.
"This is the Bolong Vine."
Hu Ming stared at the Bolong Vine with burning eyes, his face was filled with excitement.
It was his first time seeing the Bolong Vine.
Legend had it that the Bolong Vine was a very precious treasure. It was very tempting even to Heaven Star Border Realm experts.
On the contrary, it was much less tempting to Mysterious King Realm experts.
"Let's go and submit the mission." Hu Ming said.
Then, Fang Chen and Hu Ming quickly went to the Mission Hall to submit the mission.
The reward for completing the Hell Level mission was very generous.
Just the Purple Crystal alone was a million pieces. Fang Chen couldn't help but sigh.
The Bolong Vine was too valuable.
City Lord Mansion, in the garden.
The City Lord sat cross-legged, as if he was sensing the power of the stars.
However, right at this moment, a servant suddenly rushed into the garden.
"City Lord." The servant cupped his hands and greeted.
Hearing this, the City Lord slowly opened his eyes. There was a hint of displeasure between his brows.
The servant noticed the City Lord's displeasure and hurriedly said, "City Lord, Vice-Captain Fang Chen of the First Army's Third Guardian Team has completed the mission to find the Bolong Vine."
"Completed? Quickly bring the Bolong Vine to me."
The City Lord's eyes lit up and he said directly.
Not long after, the servant brought the Bolong Vine and handed it to the City Lord.
The Bolong Vine had shrunk to the size of a palm.
Holding it in his hand, the City Lord smiled.
"I really didn't expect that this brat actually came out of Duan Heaven Abyss alive, and even brought out the Bolong Dragon Vine," City Lord His Excellency said with a grin.
"City Lord, Housekeeper Li received news that Fang Chen had returned and went to the First Army," the servant said cautiously.
When the City Lord heard this, he nodded and said, "I understand."
The first troop, the third troop.
Fang Chen's return also caused a sensation.
All the martialists walked out of the courtyard and surrounded Fang Chen.
"Vice-captain, I knew you would come back." Hu Yanlong laughed.
Ever since he had experienced that mission with Fang Chen, Hu Yanlong's attitude towards Fang Chen had changed greatly.
This time, he was also very excited to see Fang Chen return.
Jin Yidao, Fairy Qi Yu, and the others also nodded slightly.
"Everyone, Fang Chen has just returned and is a little tired. Let him rest," Hu Ming said.
However, at that instant, a strong aura suddenly spread across the place.
Then, everyone felt a burst of pressure.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Everyone kept retreating, but Fang Chen stood still on the ground.
Hu Ming's expression changed drastically.
"Not good."
Hu Ming knew that Housekeeper Li had come.
"Brat, you're finally back?"
For more than a year, Housekeeper Li thought that Fang Chen did not dare to come back and escaped.
But he still said that he was back.
As long as he was still in Sky Sword Mansion, he would definitely die, and no one could stop him.
Whoosh!
The vital essence of heaven and earth around Housekeeper Li rotated, and Fang Chen felt great pressure.
Housekeeper Li had always wanted to kill him, and now that the one-year deadline had passed, Housekeeper Li would not let go of this opportunity.
"Housekeeper Li, stop."
The two commanders of the First Army appeared.
They scolded loudly.
They also knew that Fang Chen had completed the mission and brought back the news of the Boleyn Dragon Vine.
A Mystic King Realm martial artist could safely return from the Sky Breaking Abyss and bring back the Boleyn Dragon Vine.
It was enough to show that Fang Chen's strength was outstanding.
They would not allow Fang Chen to be killed by Housekeeper Li.
"He did not fulfill the original agreement, and you still want to stop him."
As he spoke, the aura around Housekeeper Li surged again.
Seeing this, the two commanders' expressions changed drastically.
Whoosh!
Housekeeper Li attacked, and the vital essence of heaven and earth gathered on his palm, and suddenly blasted towards the two commanders.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The battle between Heaven Star Realm martial artists was terrifying.
Every move of the three Heaven Dipper Realm masters would suffocate the many martial artists below.
"Is this the power of a Heaven Star Realm martial artist?"
"It's too powerful. Even a Ninth Level Mystic King Realm martial artist would not be able to resist it."
"Heaven and earth vital essence at his fingertips."
Many martial artists were shocked.
Fang Chen narrowed his eyes, and his heart was filled with hatred for Housekeeper Li.
Crash!
Unknowingly, a jade pendant appeared in his palm, and he used a little strength to crush it.
"Senior Tianlei, I've encountered danger in the Sky Sword Mansion."
The moment the jade pendant was crushed, this sentence was transmitted out.
Then, Fang Chen's eyes flickered, and he looked at the sky.
At this moment, the three Heaven Star Realm martial artists were fighting fiercely in the sky.
Fortunately, the three of them had used a secret technique to conceal their strength. Otherwise, the aura that leaked out would be enough to destroy the entire first army.
Bang!
After fighting for about 15 minutes, Housekeeper Li finally revealed his trump card.
When Housekeeper Li stretched out his palm, a blood-red maple leaf suddenly appeared.
This maple leaf shot towards one of the commanders at lightning speed.
Then, the majestic vital essence exploded. The commander could not dodge in time, and his body was directly overturned and sent flying.
The other commander could not withstand Housekeeper Li's attack alone, and was suppressed by Housekeeper Li.
"You!"
The commander who was sent flying landed on the ground, and his face was solemn as he shouted in a hoarse voice.
"Are you alright?"
Another commander hurried to his side and asked worriedly.
They had originally thought that the two of them would be able to block Housekeeper Li's attack.
But now it seemed that the two of them had failed.
"Housekeeper Li, you've really put in a lot of effort," said one of the commanders.
"Hmph, as long as I can kill this brat, a mere scarlet maple leaf is nothing," sneered Housekeeper Li.
The scarlet maple leaf was a spatial container that could store energy.
Of course, if it were a simple container, the two commanders wouldn't be so shocked.
That was because this scarlet maple leaf could store vital essence.
When a martial artist cultivated to the Heaven Star Realm, they would be able to condense vital essence and absorb vital essence.
But some martial artists would store their vital essence within the scarlet maple leaf. When the battle reached the most critical moment, they would directly detonate the scarlet maple leaf. That kind of destructive power was extremely great.
The reason Housekeeper Li was able to defeat the two commanders was because of the scarlet maple leaf.
Crash!
Housekeeper Li walked step by step towards Fang Chen. His pitch-black eyes looked down on Fang Chen as if he was looking at a dead man.
"You killed my son. Today, I'll definitely kill you," said Housekeeper Li.
Whoosh!
Housekeeper Li waved his hand, and a stream of vital essence instantly shot towards Fang Chen.
Seeing this, Fang Chen's expression changed. He used the Space-Time True Meaning and hid his body in the void.
"Insignificant skill."
In the eyes of a Heaven Star Realm expert, Fang Chen's action was too stupid.
Sure enough, when this stream of vital essence approached Fang Chen, it instantly turned into countless vital essence and blasted towards this space.
Puff! Puff!
The dense bombardment made it impossible for Fang Chen to dodge.
With a bang, Fang Chen's body was hit by one of the vital essence. He spat out a mouthful of blood and revealed his true body.
Landing on the ground, Fang Chen's expression was grave. He held the Hidden Star Sword in his hand, ready to fight at any time.
"Too strong. I can't resist at all. I hope Senior Thunder Freer can come soon," said Fang Chen to himself.
Right now, he needed to stall for time.
As long as Thunder Freer came, he would be safe.
But would Housekeeper Li give him time?
Just as Housekeeper Li was about to attack a second time, Fang Chen spoke.