Chapter 645: Caught Off Guard

"Good, I agree to your terms." Li An's face was calm, but inwardly he had already made his calculations. He pretended to take out a treasure from his bosom, while in reality he was secretly gathering his strength, preparing to catch Chen Feng off guard during the exchange.

Chen Feng took the treasure, a satisfied smile spreading across his face: "Haha, Li An, you really are a forthright man. Well then, the clue is on this map…"

Before the words had finished falling, Li An suddenly launched an attack, a sharp sword-light shooting straight toward Chen Feng. Caught off guard, Chen Feng dodged the strike by a hair's breadth, his face instantly filling with fury: "Li An, you dare to trick me!"

Li An gave a cold laugh: "Chen Feng, did you really think I would actually hand the treasure over to you? Today, let me show you a thing or two!"

The battle erupted once more. This time, the fighting between Li An, Guo Yao, Silver Moon, and Chen Feng grew even more intense. The roars of the giant beasts, the clash of blades, and the thunder of spiritual power echoed across the sea, as if the entire world were trembling.

The sea surface churned with towering waves, hurling the ship into the air again and again before slamming it back down. Dark clouds gathered in the sky as well, thunder rumbling and lightning flashing, as if even heaven and earth were cheering the battle on.

Li An and Chen Feng traded blow for blow, their sword strikes fierce, every clash sending sparks flying. Guo Yao stood to one side, assisting with spiritual power, occasionally unleashing powerful waves of spiritual force to weaken the giant beasts' assault. Silver Moon, using her agile body, darted across the battlefield, looking for a chance to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy.

However, the battle did not go smoothly. In one clash, Li An was careless and had his lapel sliced open by Chen Feng's sword, revealing a deep wound. The pain made his brows knit tight, but his gaze grew all the more resolute. He knew this was no time to give up.

"Li An, you're hurt!" Guo Yao cried anxiously. She wanted to rush over to help Li An, but was entangled by several giant beasts and could not break free.

Li An bore the pain and swung his sword at the giant beast before him: "I'm fine, I can still fight!" His words were filled with an indomitable will.

"Li An, is it worth it? Putting yourself in such a dangerous situation just for a clue." Chen Feng's voice wavered somewhat amid the battle, but a trace of admiration flickered in his eyes.

Li An gave a cold laugh: "Worth it? To uncover the secrets of the Comprehensive Anime World, to find the Ancient Key, I would do anything!" His tone was filled with resolve and determination.

Hearing this, a complicated look flashed through Chen Feng's eyes. He seemed moved by Li An's resolve. After a moment's hesitation, he suddenly shouted: "Li An, I'll hold off these giant beasts for you—go save Guo Yao!"

Li An was stunned; he hadn't expected Chen Feng to suddenly change his attitude. But without hesitation, he rushed toward Guo Yao, who was surrounded by the giant beasts. With Chen Feng's help, he successfully rescued Guo Yao, and the two fought side by side, gradually turning the tide.

Under the joint assault of Li An and Guo Yao, the giant beasts began to retreat step by step. Chen Feng also seized the chance to counterattack, slaying the remaining beasts one by one. After the battle ended, the three stood on the deck, panting as they looked at everything before them.

"I never thought we'd actually win." Guo Yao wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, a faint smile appearing on her face.

Li An also breathed a sigh of relief: "Yeah, thanks to Chen Feng's help." He looked at Chen Feng, a trace of gratitude in his eyes.

Chen Feng waved his hand: "Don't thank me. I just couldn't stand by and watch those beasts bully people. Still, Li An, that fierce streak of yours—I do rather admire it."