Chapter 265: Chapter 229: Epic Ability: Source

"Epic Quest: Destroyer! (High)"

"Quest Objective: Successfully rescue Shen Ning’Er, Fang Tangtang, and Gui Zian, and kill more than half of the pursuers from the suitor’s party."

"Quest Completion Reward: One Epic Chest."

’It’s complete?!’

’The hidden part of the quest objective was actually to kill more than half of the pursuers from the suitor’s party?!’

’But I didn’t kill any of them, did I?’

’Wait, because I performed a meritorious service, does that mean the kills against the enemy suitor’s party during the great battle at the Eastern District Fortress were also credited to me?’

Gao Neng seemed to understand.

But as understanding dawned, a cold sweat broke out on his back. ’This was pure luck.’ He had originally thought the hidden quest objective had something to do with Gao Xiaomeng.

But now it seemed that while there was a connection, it wasn’t the whole story.

Epic Quests...

’From now on, I really can’t accept them unless it’s a last resort!’

"BEEP. Congratulations, Host, you have obtained one Epic Chest," the mechanical voice sounded again. Then, a chest forged from platinum appeared before Gao Neng.

’So this is an Epic Chest?!’ It would be impossible for Gao Neng not to feel a surge of excitement.

How long does it take to open a chest?

Just one second!

Gao Neng certainly wasn’t about to delay. He chose to open it immediately.

"BEEP. Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the Epic Ability: Source!"

’Source? What is Source?!’ Gao Neng instinctively wanted to check, but just then, a figure in a green robe appeared before him.

The newcomer was an old man. It was impossible to tell his age, but his hair was as white as frost.

’If I’m not mistaken...’

’This old man must have been the one who just spoke.’

Gao Neng paid him no mind, directly opening his system’s Attribute Panel to check.

"Epic Ability: Source!"

"Source is the origin. All matter has an origin. The ability ’Source’ can ignore the structure of matter and upgrade it into its origin."

’This looks pretty domineering. An Epic ability! Of course it’s domineering! The most important part is that phrase, "ignore the structure of matter." You can tell right away that it’s super powerful! But as for its specific use, the description isn’t too clear. I’ll need to experiment!’ Gao Neng quickly made his judgment.

This was the first Epic ability he had ever obtained. Moreover, judging by the description alone, it was filled with profound philosophy, far beyond what any ordinary ability could compare to.

Just as he was thinking this, he saw the green-robed old man in front of him give a heavy cough.

Apparently, Gao Neng ignoring him had made him a little displeased.

"Excuse me, who are you?" Gao Neng blinked, then subconsciously glanced at Fang Tangtang and Shen Ning’Er, noticing that their faces also held looks of confusion.

"Hey, who are you, you old geezer? What’re you doing standing here in the middle of the night, scaring people?" Fang Tangtang put her hands on her hips, clearly quite furious as well.

"May I ask who Senior is?" Shen Ning’Er was comparatively much more polite.

As for Chen Bai...

He demonstrated his value as an aide, taking a swift step to stand protectively in front of Shen Ning’Er, seemingly ready to sacrifice himself at any moment.

"My name is Li Tiannan." Seeing that Gao Neng had finally spoken, Li Tiannan immediately made a leisurely turn, clasped his hands behind his back, and gazed out beyond the city walls.

"Li Tiannan?" Fang Tangtang’s eyes twinkled.

"You know him?" Gao Neng asked again.

"Nope. I thought you did," Fang Tangtang said, shaking her head.

"And I thought you knew him. Didn’t you say you were a walking encyclopedia?" Gao Neng felt that his kind self had been deceived. This Fang Tangtang girl wasn’t very reliable.

Meanwhile, Li Tiannan, whose back was turned, had his expression visibly shift upon hearing their exchange.

A cold wind blew past.

His expression was not pleasant.

However, just then, Shen Ning’Er suddenly took a step forward and gave Li Tiannan a perfectly standard military salute.

"Alliance Lieutenant Colonel Shen Ning’Er, reporting to Commander Li!"

"Commander Li?!" Gao Neng was stunned. Although he didn’t know much about the Military Department, he at least knew who the current commanders of the four major military regions were.

And none of them had the surname Li!

If he remembered correctly, the current commander-in-chief should be named Qin Jianfei.

Gao Neng wasn’t the only one who was stunned.

Fang Tangtang was also rather bewildered.

The two of them exchanged a look, both utterly baffled. However, neither of them thought Shen Ning’Er would speak nonsense. If she said this old man was a commander-in-chief...

...then he was definitely a commander-in-chief.

’Could it be that the Alliance Military Department actually has two commanders-in-chief?’

Just as he was thinking this, Chen Bai suddenly reacted as well. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

"Could you be the legend of the Military Department, the Strongest, Ghost Eyes Li Tiannan... No, I mean, Commander Li! This subordinate deserves death!" Chen Bai’s voice grew hoarse. By the time he realized who it was, he was so frightened he almost fell to his knees.

"Hehe, Ghost Eyes Li Tiannan is correct. But as for being commander-in-chief, that’s all in the past. I stepped down from that position long ago. The current commander-in-chief of the Military Department is that kid, Qin Jianfei!" Li Tiannan waved his hand. ’Finally, someone who recognizes me.’

Gao Neng, however, didn’t hear any of the talk about commanders-in-chief.

His attention was completely captured by Chen Bai’s phrase, "the Strongest." ’So, this old man standing in front of me now is one of the Strongest?’

’This is amazing!’

’To just come out for a stroll and actually run into one of the Strongest?’

’And this Strongest even initiated a conversation with him! An opportunity like this is incredibly rare.’

Looking at this Li Tiannan...

’He seems to be really enjoying the thrill of being recognized after his "retirement".’