Chapter 291: The Lava Dragon Turtle Awakens!

Han Yan has no way to deal with this Lava Dragon Turtle.

The Lava Dragon Turtle manipulates Exotic Beasts to attack Nantianmen like a tide, as if it were playing a game.

Every time Nantianmen withstands the attack of the Exotic Beasts, the Lava Dragon Turtle reveals an expression of regret.

Although it never takes the initiative to attack, at most making some noise when it awakens, the Lava Dragon Turtle gnaws on the corpses of the Exotic Beasts and takes away a portion of the resources.

It feels just like when you finally kill a monster after a life-and-death struggle, and someone else wants to snatch the equipment from you.

Every Exotic Beast that dies at the hands of a Pet Beast Master is dragged back to the fortress by Insect Type Pet Beasts using methods like silk spitting, and after being cut in the slaughterhouse, the useful parts are kept to become materials.

The meat is processed into delicacies, while the bones and remaining scraps are used to raise Pet Beasts.

Pet Beasts raised on Exotic Beast meat are all very ferocious and have extremely strong combat power.

The Pet Beasts supplied by Nantianmen account for one-tenth of Yan Country, and Ye Bai has been here for almost two days without even seeing the breeding farm.

If possible, Ye Bai intends to take away a few good Pet Beasts to sell at his Breeding House.

His Breeding House is about to open, and he must possess some trump-card Pet Beasts.

After all, the Imperial Capital is different from Jiaying City; a Breeding House in the Imperial Capital requires a very good reputation to operate.

A moment of carelessness could lead to losing that reputation.

Ye Bai plans for the Breeding House to cover treatment, Pet Beast cultivation, and Pet Beast trading.

He also wants to give Dahui more things to do.

Ye Bai takes the elevator toward the direction of the medical team, the entire elevator swaying precariously during its operation.

No, it should be that the entire fortress is shaking, which shows just how strong the Lava Dragon Turtle's aggressiveness is.

"Uncle-Master, what on earth is happening?"

Ye Bai communicates with his Uncle-Master without obstruction through the Hellfire Ring.

"The Lava Dragon Turtle has appeared; it is one of the culprits behind the Beast Tide, and your Grand-Master also hates it to the bone, but has never been able to defeat it."

"Its defensive power is too strong; even with Grand-Master's Hellfire, fighting it is a match."

"And it cannot be suppressed in a short time."

Horn Wood Wolf explains to Ye Bai.

"Is it that strong?"

Ye Bai clicks his tongue: "Then what is the current situation, and what do you need me to do?"

Horn Wood Wolf thinks for a moment: "We must wait and see for now. Ye Bai, how are those who were parasitized recovering?"

Ye Bai replies immediately: "There are no major problems anymore."

"Now we are just waiting for the Blood Gu to replace the Abyss Spore, but their muscles have already begun to atrophy because they haven't moved for too long."

"I suggest giving them nutrient injections, combined with proper exercise, to let their muscles regain vitality."

In fact, the Heavenly Dew of the Sunflower Emperor, or the Source of Life, could solve the current problem.

But Ye Bai cannot let others know that he has good things, otherwise it would easily lead to people scrambling for them.

"Then let's do that for now. Ye Bai, do you know if the Lava Dragon Turtle has any weaknesses?"

"I want to be bold and see if I can keep the Lava Dragon Turtle here."

"To make up for Master's regret of many years!"

Ye Bai sighs. Zhang Lingxue knows he is the closing disciple of Jiang Dashi, so naturally, Horn Wood Wolf knows it too. He also knows that Heaven Gate holds many secrets, including the weaknesses of various Exotic Beasts.

"The Lava Dragon Turtle has no weaknesses; not only is its defense strong, but its attack power is also very strong."

"I suggest trying not to provoke it."

"Otherwise, things will become quite troublesome."

"Once the Lava Dragon Turtle is provoked, it will detonate the volcano."

"After the volcano is detonated, the Beast Tide crisis may be resolved, but a greater crisis will follow."

Ye Bai advises.

"Wait, Ye Bai, because the Pet Beast Masters of Nantianmen Fortress have been infected by spores, their numbers have dropped significantly."

"I hope you can send your Pet Beasts to contribute."

"You are a Fifth-rank Pet Master; there should be no problem with going to the front lines to kill the enemy."

Ye Bai nods: "I can. My Myriad-Change Silkworm is about to evolve."

"It needs more combat to accumulate experience."

Ye Bai has another goal, which is to send the Sunflower Emperor to carry the Blood Pool to absorb the blood appearing on the Yishou Zhanchang.

This way, that person behind the scenes will not be able to get enough blood to summon the fifty-third Pillar Demon God, Cain.

"I will have Chief Jiang and Zhang Tianliang accompany you."

"Lan Fa will stay here and remain on standby. What do you think?"

Ye Bai knows that Lan Fa does not have many Exotic Beasts in his hands; going to the Yishou Zhanchang would just make him cannon fodder.

"According to the intelligence I have now, the Lava Dragon Turtle still needs twelve hours to awaken."

"You should rest first. Twelve hours later, this Lava Dragon Turtle will emit a dragon roar and summon more Exotic Beasts to attack."

Ye Bai, on the contrary, feels that resting at this time is a huge waste.

"Uncle-Master, don't you think we should take advantage of this time to set traps?"

"We can completely turn the Abyss Spore into Spore Mines."

"The mines are weight-sensitive; once a certain value is exceeded, the mines will automatically detonate."

"That is to say, once an Exotic Beast steps on one, the mine will explode and spread out."

"If the Lava Dragon Turtle can't eat its delicacies, will it leave in a rage?"

Ye Bai offers a good suggestion.

"Hmph, what about the landmines?"

"You already have an idea?"

Horn Wood Wolf felt that Ye Bai's idea was quite good.

The Abyss Spore is not only suitable for infecting human bodies, but even more suitable for infecting Exotic Beasts.

It is just that the time it takes for the Exotic Beasts to succumb might be longer than for humans.

Horn Wood Wolf told this idea to Ye Bai: "Ye Bai, I just want to ask you one question."

"How do we make the Abyss Spore multiply rapidly?"

"How do we prevent our Pet Beast Masters from being eroded by the Abyss Spore; is there a different method?"

Ye Bai nodded.

"The Abyss Spore chooses a suitable host based on the host's body temperature."

"Once it exceeds 40 degrees, it is a fatal risk for the spores."

"Every one of us who enters the Yishou Zhanchang needs to take the Flame Potion."

"This can fully prevent the Abyss Spore from inhabiting the human body. Moreover, I discovered that the Abyss Spore fears light-attribute skills. I will have the Sunflower Emperor split off enough Clones to patrol; its Clones can release the Holy Light Shine skill, which is the nemesis of the spores."

Ye Bai had considered everything very comprehensively.

"I plan to have Lan Fa handle the logistics, which requires the Martial Uncle to communicate with the high-level officials of Nantianmen."

Horn Wood Wolf pondered for a moment: "That is no problem; Han Yan was once a subordinate of the Master, so naturally, there will be no issue."

"Ye Bai, when will those landmines you mentioned be ready?"

"If used well, spore tactics can solve most troubles."

Ye Bai thought about the composition of the landmines and the terrifying reproductive ability of the Abyss Spore.

"I just need to tinker with it a little; it is just a weight-sensing device."

"After I make it, I will have to trouble Lan Fa to replicate them."

"We must prepare to fight against the Beast Tide."

In the evening, the daily intelligence refreshed.

【1. On the shell of the Lava Dragon Turtle, there is a reverse scale the size of a thumb. Behind this reverse scale is the location of the Lava Dragon Turtle's heart, but the Lava Dragon Turtle values this reverse scale highly and will use every means to protect it.】

【2. Professor Du Bo has transformed into an Exotic Beast similar to a vampire. He has grown a pair of bat wings, and he is the mastermind behind the attempt to summon the 53rd Pillar Demon God. He has dug a huge cave one thousand meters below the Tuzai Chang, filled with endless blood, forming a Blood River.】

【3. The blood in the Blood River can cause the Blood Pool to undergo further transformation, becoming a Seven-Tier Peak treasure, and the artifact spirit Blood Flood Dragon will also undergo further transformation.】

【4. A Blood Crystal Core has condensed at the bottom of the Blood River. Obtaining the Blood Crystal Core can continuously strengthen one's physical body, making it especially suitable for Pet Beasts with physical attacks and physical defenses.】

【5. The Eternal Diva was once a famous Soul Singer. Having faked her death, she was awakened by the Corpse Speaker, and she is currently hiding in the Underground Waterway not far from Nantianmen.】

Ye Bai looked at these important pieces of intelligence.

The intelligence stated the Lava Dragon Turtle's weakness, but this weakness was equivalent to having no weakness at all.

The Lava Dragon Turtle's body is as large as a mountain; a scale the size of a thumb—even if Ye Bai's Insight Eye were blinded, he would not be able to find it.

Furthermore, the Lava Dragon Turtle is an Eighth-Tier Exotic Beast; the intelligence did not specify exactly what level of the Eighth Tier.

But after reaching the Eighth Tier, one will awaken something called a Domain.

The Lava Dragon Turtle has thick skin and flesh; to completely kill it, at least five Eighth-Tier Pet Beast Masters must join forces to attack.

The cost-effectiveness is too low, and since the Lava Dragon Turtle might also trigger a volcanic eruption, it has lived well until now.

Mainly, no one dares to provoke it.

What Ye Bai found somewhat unexpected was that Professor Du Bo had actually turned into an Exotic Beast similar to a vampire, and he even wanted to summon the Demon God Cain.

However, summoning the Blood Demon God Cain requires a massive amount of fresh blood; otherwise, the summoned Demon God would have very weak combat power and would not be able to fulfill Professor Du Bo's wish at all.

The Blood River that Professor Du Bo has hoarded for many years will ultimately benefit Ye Bai's Blood Pool, becoming nourishment for the Blood Pool's improvement.

The Myriad-Change Silkworm has not yet evolved because Ye Bai wants it to undergo the baptism of the Blood Pool to enhance its bloodline power before making its final evolution.

Ye Bai vaguely feels that after the Myriad-Change Silkworm evolves into the Myriad-Change Butterfly, there might be another evolutionary path; if it does not undergo the baptism of the Blood Pool to enhance its bloodline power, this evolutionary path might be lost.

As for the Eternal Diva, Ye Bai has some impression of her; she is known as a Soul Singer.

There is an introduction in the Nantianmen Hero column, which Ye Bai had also scanned over roughly.

During an attack on Nantianmen, in order to cover her companions' successful retreat, she used the Extinction Song.

Once this song was sung, the souls of all Exotic Beasts that heard the singing were instantly transcended.

And the Eternal Diva also perished because she used an ability that exceeded her own capacity.

To commemorate the Eternal Diva, she was buried in a transparent coffin filled with Undying Flowers at the time.

As it turns out, this person didn't actually die? And her grave was dug up by the Corpse Speaker?

Oh no, does this mean the Corpse Speaker has already started digging graves to summon corpse puppets?

There are quite a few immortal powerhouses buried in the Nantianmen cemetery, and among them are many Eighth-Tier powerhouses.

If the Corpse Speaker were to revive these people, it would undoubtedly be a catastrophic disaster for the entire Nantianmen.

Ye Bai let out a long sigh; with wolves in front and tigers behind, he is just a small researcher, so why let him shoulder the task of saving Nantianmen?

But if he doesn't save it, he cannot bear to watch.

"I remember that spores are suitable for inhabiting corpses."

"Will a body inhabited by spores seize control from the Corpse Speaker?"

Ye Bai thought to himself.

He must first go and retrieve the Eternal Diva; after all, having one more Seven-Tier powerhouse means one more path.

At the same time, Ye Bai also felt that the Eternal Diva knows quite a few songs; is there a Requiem that can bury souls?

If there is, that would be perfect.

This could effectively restrain the Corpse Speaker.

After all, although this guy is a Tier 7, after reaching its ultimate sublimation, it can even reach the level of a Tier 8.

If he had the help of the Eternal Diva, Ye Bai felt the situation would be much better.

What's more, the Corpse Speaker is currently hunting the Eternal Diva, so he naturally has to help.

At this moment, deep within the Nanli Volcano.

A massive Exotic Beast slowly opened its eyes, revealing blood-red pupils that looked like two pigeon-blood rubies flickering in the darkness.

It had awakened from its slumber; it was the Lava Dragon Turtle, a legendary Exotic Beast, and the culprit behind the Beast Tide.

The Lava Dragon Turtle's body was formed from solidified boiling magma, covered in shiny black volcanic rock.

Its broad and heavy shell was covered in gilded flame runes.

The Lava Dragon Turtle's body was as large as a Dashan, and its thick, powerful limbs were like skyscrapers; every step it took, the ground seemed to tremble.

Its tail was long and powerful, with a tip like a giant meteor hammer.

Its mouth was tightly shut, with two pairs of sharp canine teeth on either side.

Waves of heat radiated from the Lava Dragon Turtle's body, and its entire form seemed to be surrounded by black flames.

When it breathed, the gas it exhaled carried a scorching temperature.

It was currently absorbing heat from the magma, and the gilded runes on its body shone brilliantly under the illumination of the orange-red magma.

This Lava Dragon Turtle was bored to death.

Every time it awakened from its slumber, it was a signal that it needed to feed.

If only it could be fed until it was full.

The Lava Dragon Turtle twisted its neck, emitting a crackling sound like popping beans.

Let me be the one to stir up the Beast Tide.

A deafening dragon roar erupted from the Lava Dragon Turtle's mouth, and the entire volcano spewed out a massive amount of black smoke at this moment.

The Exotic Beasts that heard the dragon roar were all driven by an unknown force, charging madly in the direction of the Nantianmen.

My little darlings, the game has begun.

Let me see how long you can hold out.

(End of this chapter)