Chapter 820: Chapter 162: Remaining Teammates Arrive
Upon hearing this news,
Chen Wen’s expression became solemn.
He initially thought that this survival challenge would not result in any deaths.
But reality taught Chen Wen a lesson.
The Eight Extremes Challenge is extremely dangerous!
A single misstep, and life is lost!
Chen Wen took a deep breath and patted Oleg’s shoulder, signaling him to stay strong.
Afterwards, Lloyd came down, also exuding an aura of sadness.
Having survived with Ivan for so long, their relationship had long surpassed that of ordinary friends and companions, becoming brothers who could entrust their backs to each other.
Phil was the same.
Seeing the trio’s expressions, Chen Wen couldn’t help but start worrying about Hua Yun and the others who were still surviving.
However, he quickly changed his mind, realizing that Hua Yun and his group were in a much better situation than Oleg and the team.
On one hand, Chen Wen had left sufficient food and supplies for them, allowing them to progress easily.
On the other hand, Hua Yun and his group were not under time pressure.
Moreover, calculating the time, if they didn’t change direction, they would likely arrive here in the coming days.
Thinking of this, Chen Wen no longer worried.
...
Just as Chen Wen had predicted.
Two days later, as the fishermen went upstream to fish, they encountered a group of bedraggled people again.
The fishermen, having been forewarned by Chen Wen, were not too surprised.
A fisherman who understood English came ashore to communicate with them.
Soon, a man who didn’t look very robust emerged from the group, conversing with the fishermen in the local dialect.
The fishermen confirmed their identity; it was the group led by Dennis that Chen Wen had mentioned.
Thanks to Chen Wen’s help, the fishermen enthusiastically ushered Dennis onto their boat.
This left Dennis a bit bewildered and somewhat frightened.
Their enthusiasm was rather overwhelming.
However, upon hearing Chen Wen’s name, Dennis and his group widened their eyes.
"Chen Wen? He’s here?"
Dennis couldn’t help but ask.
The fishermen nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, Chen is here. He’s a very powerful hunter and an interesting person."
At this, the fisherman couldn’t help but laugh.
Because in the past few days, through performances akin to a circus act, Chen Wen had successfully brought much laughter to the residents.
He also helped the locals accept the seemingly ferocious bay crocodile.
Upon hearing the fisherman’s evaluation, Dennis’ mouth twitched slightly.
Alright, he could confirm it now, this was definitely Chen Wen!
Dennis promptly shared the good news with the others, and upon hearing that Chen Wen had been staying in the town for several days, everyone was dumbfounded.
Goodness, how did he manage that?
He traveled alone faster than their entire group!
With this question in mind, everyone hurriedly boarded a canoe.
They couldn’t wait to see Chen Wen.
....
Very soon, by the riverside in the shade outside the town.
Hua Yun and his group saw Chen Wen fishing by the river, alongside Oleg, Lloyd, and Phil who were fishing nearby.
Honestly, upon seeing this scene, everyone’s expression became a bit bewildered.
How did these folks end up together?
Just as Hua Yun was about to wave and greet Chen Wen,
Phil seemed to have hooked a fish. He lifted it with effort, pulling a carp about ten centimeters in length out of the river.
Holding the carp in his hand, Phil shouted a name that sounded a bit strange: "Rekton!"
In the next instant, a giant beast slowly emerged from the river water.
The bay crocodile opened its mouth, and Phil accurately tossed the carp into its mouth.
What they saw left Hua Yun and his group utterly shocked.
My goodness!
What is happening here?
How is Phil also skilled in beast taming?
And with a bay crocodile at that!
But as everyone stood bewildered, the bay crocodile quickly devoured the carp and then turned to Chen Wen.
Sitting obediently at Chen Wen’s feet, much like the well-behaved Dahuang on the other side.
"Oh my god, I have a feeling!"
Dennis swallowed and said to Chen Wen, "This bay crocodile must have been tamed by Chen Wen! He’s gotten even more astonishing while we were away!"
Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.
With the fishing boat approaching, the already aware Chen Wen calmly lifted his head and waved at them.
Looking like a retired veteran cadre.
"Hello!"
Chen Wen said, "You’re here."
This tone...
Hua Yun couldn’t help but say, "Are you really retired now? Why so leisurely?"
"I was waiting for you guys."
Chen Wen yawned and said lazily, "A few nights ago, the vice president of the Australian Association contacted me, saying you’d be here soon. We have to wait for you to return before heading back. Why wouldn’t I be leisurely?"
Chen Wen had certainly waited several more days for Hua Yun and his group.
With everyone landing, Chen Wen finally stood up, welcoming his teammates.
Everyone gathered together.
Seeing the bedraggled teammates, Chen Wen cheerfully hugged them one by one, expressing his emotions.
"Is everything alright?"
Adam looked at Chen Wen and noticed he didn’t seem to have any injuries.
Chen Wen calmly smiled: "I’m definitely fine, the ones who should have issues are probably them."
Hearing these words,
Dennis nodded in agreement: "That’s about right, I felt you wouldn’t be harmed by those people, and now it seems that’s true!"
Speaking, Dennis bumped fists with Chen Wen: "Now we are all people who have completed the Desert Extreme Challenge!"
Chen Wen laughed heartily and then said: "But for the next challenge, if you’re on the opposing team, don’t let me catch you!"
Upon hearing this, Dennis chuckled and said: "Don’t worry, I’ve thought it over. If it’s team survival, I’ll definitely cling tightly to the strongest player; if it’s individual survival, I’ll avoid you, haha, don’t even think about catching me!"
The two exchanged a few words.
Fred also came up to them.
He nodded at Chen Wen without saying much.
This is a silent man indeed!
Chen Wen didn’t say much either, just smiling as he accepted Fred’s bear hug.
Finally, it was Hua Yun’s turn.
The two exchanged a glance, without needing to say much, both smiled faintly.
"Congratulations on completing your first challenge!"
Hua Yun said with a smile: "There are still seven challenges waiting for you to conquer!"
Chen Wen nodded: "Same to you!"
...
Having reunited with his teammates, the survival challenge reached its final step—returning home!
With a large truck arriving in town, Chen Wen’s animals also had a way to leave.
The truck was divided into two parts, one dry, one moist.
The dry part was for the horses and Dahuang to stay, while the moist part was the bay crocodile’s territory.
Over these days, the animals had decided to leave with Chen Wen together.
Moreover, Chen Wen had sufficient financial resources and connections to take them with him.
Once the bay crocodile slowly crawled into the specially designed truck pool for it, Chen Wen and the others officially returned.
After a period of bumping along the road,
those who completed the challenge returned to the Australian Association base, where they underwent systematic medical checks and recuperation.
At the same time, the president of the Australian Association, as the host of the Desert Extreme Challenge, also brought the rewards to everyone.
Chen Wen received his reward.
A badge the same color as the Australian desert, with a kangaroo head engraved on it, and a gold star above.
(Generated with AI)
This badge symbolized Chen Wen’s completion of the challenge.
Meanwhile, Chen Wen also received a Commonwealth Bank of Australia bank card, containing his earnings and gains from this challenge.
Approximately one million US Dollars.
But the most valuable prize was a detached villa, located in the inner city of Sydney.
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