Gao Tao pointed at several teammates and added, "The numbers are just right for us to hunt. Places where beast hordes gather usually produce quite a few treasures as well, such as ores containing Origin Laws or natural treasures. We can make a profit too."
"Alright, we'll start here." Zhou Yuan and the other five exchanged looks and agreed to Captain Gao Tao's plan.
Although five World Lord-level ferocious beasts were dangerous, the six of them should be able to handle them easily as long as their tactics were sound.
Moreover, hunting ferocious beasts would not only earn them treasures but also improve their combat experience. It was all benefit and no harm to them.
Without further delay, the six flew directly toward the valley. The gravity on the Sixth Continent was powerful, but flight was still no problem for World Lords. Their speed was simply much slower than in the universe.
The valley was only several million kilometers from Zhou Yuan and the others' landing point. At their speed, they soon reached its vicinity and stopped more than ten thousand kilometers away.
From afar, they could already feel the powerful energy fluctuations coming from the valley, along with the roars of ferocious beasts.
"Everyone, be careful. Conceal your auras. We'll infiltrate the area first and observe the situation," Captain Gao Tao said in a lowered voice, taking the lead in landing on a giant tree at the edge of the valley.
The others followed suit, hiding behind dense branches and leaves as they looked into the valley.
The valley was wide and open. At its center lay a huge pool, with massive boulders and trees scattered around it.
Around the pool, hundreds of giant bears at least a hundred meters tall sprawled lazily on the ground. Some licked their paws, while others played with one another, looking rather relaxed.
At the very center of the pool, a giant bear over a thousand meters tall lay sleeping. Its body was as enormous as a small mountain, its fur as hard as steel, and it radiated the terrifying aura of a World Lord peak.
Not far from that giant bear, two slightly smaller bears, each still over a thousand meters tall, played on either side. Their auras had also reached the World Lord level. They were clearly the leader's trusted subordinates.
"Suo Lin, you're skilled at stealth and assassination. Scout ahead and see what treasures are there. Don't let them get destroyed during the battle," Captain Gao Tao ordered, giving Suo Lin a meaningful look.
Suo Lin had mentioned earlier that the Light Origin Law she specialized in excelled at concealment and stealth, making her the best choice for scouting.
Suo Lin nodded, and her figure instantly turned into a shadow as she silently slipped into the valley.
She moved through the trees, almost blending into the surrounding environment. Even Zhou Yuan found it difficult to detect her presence.
Soon, Suo Lin had infiltrated to a point several dozen kilometers from the pool. Any closer, and she could not guarantee that the ferocious beasts would fail to sense her.
Suo Lin did not dare fly for fear of exposing her aura. She climbed directly to the top of a tree. To a World Lord, seeing minute details across several dozen kilometers was easy.
"Captain, I found seven Water Essence Grass plants in the pool." Suo Lin spotted the treasure through the trees and notified her teammates through the Virtual Universe.
"Understood. Continue hiding. I'll arrange the upcoming combat assignments," Gao Tao said, suppressing his excitement.
Water Essence Grass was a water-attributed treasure. After use, it could enhance one's comprehension of the Water Origin Law for one hundred years.
Each Water Essence Grass plant was worth around ten Hunyuan units. For them, this was an excellent start.
"Suo Lin, move to another direction in a moment. Be careful not to get discovered. Once we lure away the World Lord-level ferocious beasts, harvest the Water Essence Grass immediately," Gao Tao assigned Suo Lin's task first.
"I'll handle the frontal assault, while Zhou Yuan assists with control. The two of us will kill the World Lord fifth level ferocious beast on the left first." Gao Tao looked at Zhou Yuan as he spoke.
"Alright, Captain," Zhou Yuan replied. His Zhenkong Slash could control opponents, as he had told the team earlier.
"Ka En, hold off that World Lord peak leader. You won't need to last long. Zhou Yuan and I will come over as soon as we kill the beast on the left," Gao Tao continued.
Ka En excelled at defense and wielded a sword and shield. He was also at the World Lord eighth level, capable of withstanding a World Lord peak ferocious beast for a while.
Ka En nodded in agreement without saying anything.
"Mu Feng, you're a spirit controller. Keep the two ferocious beasts on the right, at the World Lord fifth and sixth levels, occupied," Gao Tao said, turning to Mu Feng.
"Understood, Captain," Mu Feng quickly confirmed. He used telekinetic weapons and excelled at group combat, so keeping two World Lord-level ferocious beasts around his level occupied would be easy.
"Yun Yan, deal with the World Lord seventh level ferocious beast on the left by yourself. If you can't hold it off, call Zhou Yuan for help," Captain Gao Tao said, assigning the final task to Yun Yan.
Yun Yan was only at the World Lord sixth level, one level below the World Lord seventh level ferocious beast. Captain Zhou Tao was afraid Yun Yan would not be able to withstand it.
"Alright, Captain," Yun Yan agreed.
"Suo Lin, support Mu Feng immediately after harvesting the Water Essence Grass. Notify us once you're in position," Captain Gao Tao said, making his final arrangements.
"Captain, I'm already in position." Before long, Suo Lin had reached her designated location.
"Received. Ka En, Mu Feng, Yun Yan, Zhou Yuan, charge!" After saying that, Captain Gao Tao took the lead, openly revealing himself as he charged through the air toward the valley.
The giant bears in the valley instantly sensed the five men's auras. Their previously leisurely demeanor immediately turned violent.
"Roar—" The giant bears in the valley let out warning roars that boomed through the entire valley like thunder.
The distance of more than ten thousand kilometers vanished in an instant. Every giant bear stood up, and hundreds of bears at least a hundred meters tall roared furiously into the sky. Their terrifying auras swept toward the five men like a tsunami.
Then, led by their chief, the hundreds of giant bears charged at Zhou Yuan's group.
The giant bear leader was incredibly fast. With a flash, it appeared before them, its enormous paw sweeping toward all six of them with a terrifying gale.
"Good timing!" Ka En shouted, raising his earthen-yellow shield to block it.
Boom! The giant bear leader's paw slammed into the shield with a deafening crash. Ka En was sent flying like a cannonball, smashing into a giant tree at the edge of the valley and instantly shattering it.
"Ka En!" Everyone cried out and rushed toward him.
"I'm fine!" Ka En climbed out from the pile of rubble.
"Leave me alone! Follow the plan!" Ka En shouted, charging at the giant bear leader once more. Dense Earth Origin Law fluctuations spread from his earthen-yellow shield, forming a sturdy defensive barrier.
On the other side, Gao Tao and Zhou Yuan also charged toward the World Lord fifth level giant bear on the left.
This giant beast stood over a thousand meters tall and was covered in black fur as hard as steel. Seeing Gao Tao and Zhou Yuan, it roared and swung its massive paw toward Gao Tao.
Without needing Captain Zhou Tao's command, Zhou Yuan immediately used Zhenkong Slash.
The Zhenkong Blade in his hand swung out. Its earthen-yellow blade radiated dense Earth Origin Law and Space Origin Law fluctuations as a massive blade light slashed toward the giant bear.
The giant bear sensed the threat and tried to evade, but the tremendous suppressive force slowed it down until it was practically crawling.