Chapter 285: Arrival at Nantianmen

【1. The lurkers of the Abyss Spore maintain a body temperature below 36 degrees Celsius, and they dislike drinking 40-degree hot water, as it makes them feel a burning, spicy pain in their bodies.】

【2. A plant called Windbell Grass grows near Abyss Spores. The sap of the Windbell Grass is something the Abyss Spores find extremely repulsive; using the sap of the Windbell Grass to create a potion yields excellent results.】

【3. A high-ranking cadre of the Death God Society, the Corpse Speaker, will appear at Nantianmen. He will awaken the hero spirits sleeping underground to create a massive Undead Army. After the Corpse Speaker fully sublimates, his strength will rise to the eighth rank for a short time.】

【4. Beneath Nantianmen, someone is artificially collecting the blood of Exotic Beasts. This blood is stored in abandoned underground pipes, and a super-large Magic Array is carved underground to summon the fifty-third Pillar Demon God, Cain.】

{This Cain is not that Cain; this refers primarily to the fifty-third Pillar Demon God. } 【5. Human resentment and twisted Souls are the sacrifices offered to Cain. Once Cain is satisfied with the sacrifices, he will bestow the gift of immortality upon those who offered them.】

"The first piece of intelligence is correct as Dankalabi said; it must be combined with the characteristics of the spores."

"Spores grow best between 18 and 36 degrees; every degree higher will have a very serious impact on the spores."

"This body temperature check is indeed a reasonable way to identify those parasitized by spores."

"There is also that bizarre method of drinking more hot water."

Ye Bai smiled directly. Although the Demon God was wary of the Mother of Spores and did not tell him the truth, they had left behind enough hints.

When the next day arrived, Ye Bai and Lan Fa exchanged a look.

The two had the Mirror Person replicate two Clones, then the two of them put on masks and white coats, disguising themselves as the accompanying medical team to sneak in.

"This escort mission is very, very heavy."

"Ye Bai cannot have a single slip-up; he will not participate in combat. His mission this time is just to conduct research."

"As for Lan Fa on the side, he is Ye Bai's best helper."

Jiaomu Jiao and Fang Ritu were discussing on the side. They naturally knew that the Ye Bai and Lan Fa before them were both fake, both replicas created by the Mirror Person.

The real two had long since mixed into the medical team, hiding their names.

"Jiaomu Jiao, going to Nantianmen this time, I suddenly have a very bad premonition."

"My glabella has been twitching; I only have this feeling after something bad is about to happen."

"When I infiltrated the Ancestor Spirit at that time, I also had this feeling, and then I was trapped in the ancestral house and couldn't get out."

Jiaomu Jiao also felt that this was a very difficult mission, the reason being that they not only had to clear up the spore problem but also had to find out if anyone inside Nantianmen was colluding with foreign forces.

This was the mission for the two of them.

This time, it was still Hellfire possessing a large transport plane, modified into a Hellfire Transport Plane, flying toward the direction where Nantianmen was located.

The Hellfire plane shuttled through the clouds, and outside the cabin windows was an endless stretch of beautiful scenery.

The river was like a silver ribbon, winding and flowing between green meadows and golden wheat fields.

The distant mountain ranges were layered and lush with green.

Sunlight shone through the portholes onto the faces of the many medical personnel in the cabin, bringing a touch of warmth.

Some people closed their eyes, enjoying this moment of tranquility.

Others picked up their phones, wanting to capture this fleeting beautiful scenery.

Ye Bai and Lan Fa occupied a corner of the cabin, whispering and discussing the progress of the experiment.

Sets of detailed data appeared on the laptop.

"Ye Bai, I will now report to you on the progress of the Giant Iron Armor Ants."

"The Giant Iron Armor Ant Queen has successfully laid thousands of eggs; after these eggs hatch, they are Worker Ants."

"We will then screen out the Worker Ants that can evolve into Giant Iron Armor Ant Queens from them, and then proceed with cultivation."

"Once they have the ability to split nests and there are no problems with the experimental data, we can end the experiment."

Lan Fa paused: "I have conducted a genetic stability test; currently, the genes of the Giant Iron Armor Ants are tending toward a stable state."

"Once the genes are stable, they will be passed down generation after generation; unless there is a special accident, it is unlikely to cause problems with the genes of the Giant Iron Armor Ants."

Ye Bai read ten lines at a glance and quickly finished reading the information organized by Lan Fa.

"Not bad, I am preparing to publish a paper on this."

"I think the Giant Iron Armor Ants will definitely have a brand-new evolutionary path, but based on the intelligence and data we currently possess, it is not that easy."

"So what we will do next is the experiment to help the Giant Iron Armor Ants evolve; this cycle takes a relatively long time."

"Lan Fa, your body can handle it, right?"

Lan Fa nodded.

"With the help of the Mirror Person, it's not a problem for me."

"After all, being able to successfully develop an evolutionary direction is a heaven-sent fortune for someone like me who wants to become a Pet Beast Cultivation Master."

"Everyone's pursuits are different; some people are for money, some people are for fame."

"And I am for fame, thank you Ye Bai."

Ye Bai patted Lan Fa on the shoulder: "Please take care of me in the future."

At the same time, Ye Bai lowered his voice and said to Lan Fa: "We must be prepared for safety when we go to Nantianmen this time."

"Maybe someone will be outside the plane, intending to attack us."

"Look, it was a sunny sky just a moment ago, but now it is covered with dark clouds."

"It seems that someone does not want us to enter Nantianmen."

"They actually intend to intercept us halfway; which force is behind this move?"

At this moment, the plane began to shake.

The dark clouds were like a huge black beast, quietly gathering at the edge of the horizon, gradually spreading and devouring the light of the sky.

The dense clouds were like a heavy curtain, obscuring the original blue, leaving only a gray and oppressive atmosphere.

Occasionally, through the gaps in the dark clouds, one or two weak rays of light pierced the darkness, but they could not resist the increasingly gathering black clouds and soon dissipated without a trace.

Violent golden-silver electric arcs spread within the thunderclouds.

The plane plunged into the thunderclouds above.

Suddenly, a sharp telegraph sound broke the tranquility in the cabin, and the captain announced urgently: "We have entered the thundercloud area, please fasten your seatbelts."

"Please rest assured, everyone. Lords Jiaomu Jiao and Fang Ritu of the Twenty-Eight Mansions are guarding inside the plane; this mere thunderstorm will have no impact on us whatsoever."

The faces of the medical staff on the plane were suddenly filled with panic; some gripped the edges of their seats, some pressed their hands together in prayer, and others closed their eyes and took deep breaths, trying to remain calm.

These people felt that if they could survive this, they would have something to brag about for the rest of their lives.

The plane began to shake violently, like a leaf swaying in the wind, as if it could be snapped by the ruthless gale at any moment.

Thunder and lightning danced wantonly around the fuselage, and amidst the shifting light and shadows, deafening sounds erupted; the medical staff peered in terror at the world outside the window.

Bolts of Thunder Light tore through the firmament like angry dragons rending the vast sky, and the rumbling thunder followed one after another, shaking people's hearts into a frantic beat. Although the flight attendants were pale, they still tried hard to maintain order in the cabin, their voices sounding exceptionally weak amidst the thunder: "Please stay calm, everyone; our flight crew are all professionals..."

The lights in the cabin flickered on and off, seemingly trembling along with this natural fury.

Suddenly, the fuselage shook violently, as if struck by an invisible force.

"Everyone, look! Thunderbirds have appeared outside the plane windows."

The Thunderbird is an Exotic Beast that lives on thunderclouds and builds its nests in them; they follow the tracks of thunderclouds.

They shuttled between the thunderclouds, seemingly playing with the rolling dark clouds.

Their purple feathers shimmered with a metallic luster under the reflection of the Thunder Light, and a pair of sharp eyes revealed a trace of elusive light.

Every time the plane streaked past the lightning-filled dark clouds, they would follow closely behind, emitting sharp, piercing cries.

The Thunderbirds' powerful wings beat against the airflow, each flap stirring up gusts of wind.

Within the thunderclouds, they roamed to their hearts' content, dancing gracefully while feeding on the energy released by the thunderclouds.

【Name: Thunderbird】

【Gender: Male】

【Characteristic: Thunder Power: In an environment filled with lightning, electric-type skills are enhanced.】

【Level: Fifth Order First Level】

【Skills Learned: Flash (Proficient): Attacks the opponent at extreme speed; once the opponent touches its body, they will fall into a state of paralysis.

Thunder Wave (Proficient): Emits a piercing sound wave from its mouth to attack the opponent; opponents hit have a certain probability of falling into a state of paralysis.

Thunder Light Charge (Proficient): Envelops its body in Thunder Light and slams fiercely into the opponent; there is a fifty percent chance the opponent will fall into a state of paralysis.

Electromagnetic Induction (Beginner): Flaps its wings to emit diffused electromagnetic waves, capable of monitoring every move of a Pet Beast.

Thunder Clone (Beginner): Condenses three clones covered in lightning.

Self-Destruct (Beginner): A clone covered in thunder rushes toward the opponent and, upon getting close, directly detonates its own thunder clone.】

【Evolution Route 1: None currently; special conditions must be met.】

The Thunderbirds chased each other in the thunderclouds; just at this moment, one Thunderbird, whether it was tired of flying or for some other reason, actually descended toward the area where the transport plane's wing was located.

Jiaomu Jiao snorted coldly: "Hellfire, use Hellfire."

Just as this Thunderbird wanted to rest, a ball of fire erupted on its rear, burning the tail feathers at the end of the Thunderbird until they turned completely charred black.

Boom— boom—.

Peals of thunder fell, and the Thunderbirds rushed into the thunderclouds one after another, wanting to feast to their hearts' content.

At this moment, raindrops fell.

The raindrops fell slowly, and then, like a burst levee, they became surging and torrential.

The feathers of the Thunderbirds were all soaked.

Thunderbirds with soaked feathers were very likely to be smashed to pieces in the dark clouds, so the Thunderbirds rushed into the cloud layer below one after another and disappeared from sight.

"Phew, we finally made it through one hurdle; the Thunderbirds aren't bothering us anymore."

"I hope the rest of the journey will be smooth."

Ye Bai looked out the window; truthfully, whether the Thunderbirds bothered them or not didn't matter much.

Jiaomu Jiao and Fang Ritu alone could wipe out this group of Fifth Order Thunderbirds.

It was just that doing so would consume a portion of their stamina, which might have a profound impact on the upcoming battle.

It was actually a good thing that these Thunderbirds could leave on their own.

The plane landed slowly at the airport in Tiannan Province.

"Hello everyone, we still need to take several more vehicles to reach Nantianmen Fortress."

The person who came to pick them up looked at the group who had come to provide support with a smiling face.

"Ye Bai, long admired, long admired."

This man, who looked like a smiling tiger, shook hands directly with Ye Bai's Clone.

Ye Bai noticed that this man seemed to have left a mark on his clone's hand.

After changing vehicles several more times, Ye Bai and the others finally arrived at Nantianmen.

Here, there was an unfathomable rift; almost all the Exotic Beasts rushed out from this rift and spread in all directions.

Most Exotic Beasts would prioritize attacking humans, and the establishment of Nantianmen Fortress was like a nail driven into the earth.

The Shadow of war loomed over this ancient and Sturdy fortress.

Nantianmen Fortress towered into the clouds, majestic and spectacular.

The city walls were towering, the thick stone walls covered with traces of the vicissitudes of life, and countless beacon towers stood like silent watchers, gazing in all directions.

The fortress gates were tightly shut, and the heavy iron locks appeared rusty yet Sturdy, as if they could block any external invasion.

On the ground of Nantianmen, mottled bloodstains had congealed into an indelible memorial, and every stone brick was stained red with blood.

Ye Bai felt that every stone brick of this castle had been stained red with blood, thereby developing a trace of spiritual intelligence.

After Jiaomu Jiao and Fang Ritu reported to the current general of Nantianmen, Ye Bai followed the medical team toward the city wall; it was her first time seeing such a magnificent scene.

Outside the fortress was a desolate scene, with yellow sand filling the sky and the scorching sun like fire; only a few withered trees shivered in the wind.

Suddenly, one after another, huge Exotic Beasts appeared on the distant horizon; they were massive in size, their bodies covered in sharp spikes, their roars shaking the heavens and earth, their bodies as large as small hills, their Lijua like swords, flashing with cold light, as they stepped toward the fortress.

The soldiers inside the fortress immediately summoned a large number of Pet Beasts, preparing to meet the enemy.

The Exotic Beasts were getting closer and closer, each of its steps shaking the earth, as if it wanted to shake the entire fortress down.

This is the terror of the Yishou Zhanchang; the ground below has been dyed red by fresh blood, a blur of flesh and gore.

Different types of Exotic Beasts crawled out from that rift.

In the process of attacking the Nantianmen, the Exotic Beasts would also kill each other due to their different species.

"Phew, you have finally arrived; over these past few days, several of our people have had terrifying Spores grow on their bodies."

"To avoid infection, we have already completely sealed them inside a secret chamber."

"And we have dispatched non-living Exotic Beasts to go and assist them."

"Master Ye Bai, Master Lan Fa, please."

The clone walked in swaggering, Ye Bai's brow twitched uncontrollably, and having no other choice, he could only follow the medical team inside.

(End of this chapter)