The Apex Hunters who returned together from the pure white holy light looked at one another, surveyed their surroundings, and instantly grasped the situation.
"Ha ha ha! Worthy of the Holy God! He really fished every last one of us out of that hellhole!"
Fanato rolled his thick neck, baring his teeth in an admiring laugh.
"You must have encountered unprecedented Abyssal unknown species as well—and killed every one of them, correct?"
Evelyn adjusted her round-framed glasses and calmly questioned the other Apex Hunters, receiving unanimous affirmation in response.
"Most likely, it was the extermination of those Abyssal unknown species that allowed the holy light to extend its aid to us."
He Sheng stated blandly, revealing no further details of the inside story.
"Hah, the feel of chopping up those newfangled creatures was simply incredible! It's just a shame that only one came looking for me. It would've been even better if there'd been more~"
Sophie Lani licked her vivid red lips, her half-smiling expression showing that she was not yet satisfied.
"Looks like you enjoyed yourself immensely. But not me—they were simply too filthy and foul-smelling. If we encounter similar opponents again, I'll leave every last one to you."
Feng muttered with disgust in his eyes, then took a hard draw on his pipe, as though trying to forcibly smoke away the earlier memories.
"Quit babbling about this useless nonsense!"
After confirming that Kuize was nowhere to be seen, Hengli immediately berated everyone present in a frantic roar.
"Shouldn't Kuize be what you're focusing on right now? He didn't come back with us!"
Clearly, the captain's safety was the only thing this man cared about.
"Calm down, Hengli. The master is probably still 'catching up' with that Headmaster."
Nie Suo patted Hengli's shoulder and reminded him in a composed