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Chapter 285 Arrival at the Southern Heavenly Gate

[1. Those who lurk in the abyss spores maintain a body temperature below 36 degrees Celsius, and they dislike drinking water at 40 degrees Celsius, as it causes them a burning pain.]

[2. Near the Abyssal Spores, a plant called the Bellflower grows. The sap of the Bellflower is extremely repulsive to the Abyssal Spores, and potions made from the Bellflower sap are highly effective.]

[3. The Corpse Whisperer, a high-ranking member of the Death God Society, will appear at the South Heavenly Gate. He will awaken the heroic spirits slumbering underground, creating a massive army of undead. After reaching the pinnacle of his power, the Corpse Whisperer's strength will temporarily rise to the eighth rank.]

4. Beneath the South Heavenly Gate, people are artificially collecting the blood of strange beasts. This blood is stored in abandoned underground pipes, where a massive magic circle is carved to summon the fifty-third demon god, Cain.

{This Cain is not the same as that Cain; this mainly refers to the fifty-third demon god.}
5. Human resentment and twisted souls are sacrifices offered to Cain. Once Cain is satisfied with the sacrifices, he will reward those who offer them with immortality.

"The first piece of intelligence is correct, as Dankalabi said; we need to combine it with the characteristics of the spores."

"The spores grow best between 18 and 36 degrees Celsius. Each degree higher will have a very serious impact on the spores."

"Detecting body temperature is a reasonable way to identify spore parasites."

"There's also this bizarre method of drinking more hot water."

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

The next day, Ye Bai and Lan Fa exchanged a glance.

The two had the mirror image create two clones of them, and then they put on masks and white coats, disguised themselves as an accompanying medical team, and infiltrated the area.

"This escort mission is very, very important."

"Ye Bai cannot afford to make any mistakes. He will not participate in the battle; his mission this time is simply to conduct research."

"As for Lanfa, who is standing to the side, he is Ye Bai's best helper."

Jiaomu Jiao and Fang Ri Tu were discussing among themselves. Of course, they knew that Ye Bai and Lan Fa in front of them were fake, clones created by the Mirror Man.

The two real individuals had already infiltrated the medical team, living under assumed names.

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

"My brow is always twitching; I only feel this after something bad has happened."

“When I infiltrated the ancestral spirits, I had the same feeling, and I was trapped in the ancestral home and couldn’t get out.”

Jiao Mujiao also felt that this was a very difficult task, because they not only had to find out about the spores, but also whether anyone inside Nantianmen was colluding with foreign forces.

This is their task.

This time, the Hellfire once again possessed a large transport plane, transforming it into a Hellfire Transport Plane that flew towards the direction of the Southern Heavenly Gate.

The Hellfire plane soared through the clouds, with an endless expanse of beautiful scenery visible outside the window.

The river, like a silver ribbon, meanders between green meadows and golden wheat fields.

The distant mountains rise in layers, lush and verdant.

Sunlight streamed through the portholes, illuminating the faces of the numerous medical personnel inside the cabin and bringing a touch of warmth.

Some people close their eyes and enjoy the tranquility of the moment.

Some people took out their phones, wanting to capture this fleeting beauty.

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

A series of detailed data appeared on the laptop.

"Ye Bai, I'd like to give you an update on the progress of the Mighty Ironclad Ants."

"The Mighty Ironclad Queen Ant has successfully laid thousands of eggs, which will hatch into worker ants."

"We then select worker ants that can evolve into powerful armored ant queens, and then breed them."

"We can end the experiment once they are able to separate their nests again and the experimental data is correct."

Lanfa paused for a moment: "I have conducted genetic stability tests, and the genes of the Mighty Iron Ant are currently in a stable state."

"Once the genes are stable, they will be passed down from generation to generation. Unless there are special accidents, it is possible for the genes of the Mighty Iron Ant to become problematic."

Ye Bai quickly skimmed through the information Lan Fa had compiled.

“That’s good, I’m planning to publish a paper on this.”

"I think the Mighty Iron Ant will definitely have a completely new evolutionary path, but based on the intelligence and data we currently have, it's not that easy."

"So what we are doing next is to conduct experiments to help the Mighty Iron Ant evolve, which takes a relatively long time."

"Lanfa, is your body able to handle it?"

Lanfa nodded.

"With the help of the mirror person, I don't have any problems."

"After all, being able to successfully develop an evolutionary direction is an immense fortune for someone like me who wants to become a master of pet breeding."

"Everyone has different pursuits; some people pursue money, while others pursue fame."

"And I did it for fame, thank you Ye Bai."

Ye Bai patted Lan Fa on the shoulder: "Please guide me in the future."

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

"There might be someone on the outside of the plane, planning to attack us."

"Look, the sky was sunny just a moment ago, but now it's covered in dark clouds."

"It seems someone doesn't want us to enter the South Heavenly Gate."

"They actually planned to ambush us halfway. Which force is behind this?"

At that moment, the plane started to shake.

The dark clouds resembled a giant black beast, quietly gathering at the edge of the horizon and gradually spreading out, swallowing the light of the sky.

The dense clouds, like a heavy curtain, obscured the original azure sky, leaving only a gray and oppressive atmosphere.

Occasionally, a few faint rays of light would pierce the darkness through gaps in the clouds, but they could not withstand the increasingly dense black clouds and would soon disappear without a trace.

Golden and silver arcs of violent electricity spread through the thunderclouds.

The plane plunged into the thunderclouds overhead.

Suddenly, a sharp telegram broke the silence in the cabin. The captain urgently announced, "We have entered a thundercloud area. Please fasten your seatbelts."

"Please rest assured, the Horned Dragon and the House Rabbit of the Twenty-Eight Mansions are guarding inside the plane. This mere thundercloud weather will not have any impact on us."

Panic immediately filled the faces of the medical staff on the plane. Some gripped the edge of their seats tightly, some clasped their hands in prayer, and others closed their eyes and took deep breaths in an attempt to remain calm.

These people feel that if they survive, they can brag about it for the rest of their lives.

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

Lightning danced wildly around the aircraft, creating a deafening roar as the light and shadow shifted. The medical staff peered out the window in terror.

Streaks of lightning ripped through the sky like angry dragons tearing the heavens apart, followed by deafening thunder that made hearts pound. Despite their pale faces, the flight attendants struggled to maintain order in the cabin; their voices sounded particularly weak amidst the thunder: "Please remain calm, our crew are professionals..."

The cabin lights flickered on and off, seemingly trembling in response to nature's fury.

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

"Look everyone, a Thunderbird has appeared outside the plane window."

Thunderbirds are mythical creatures that live on thunderclouds and build their nests in them; they follow the trail of thunderclouds.

They weaved through the thunderclouds, seemingly playing with the rolling dark clouds.

The purple feathers shimmered with a metallic sheen under the lightning, and a pair of sharp eyes revealed an elusive light.

Whenever an airplane streaks across a stormy, lightning-filled cloud, they follow closely behind, emitting sharp, piercing screechs.

The Thunderbird's powerful wings beat against the air currents, each flap creating a gust of wind.

Within the thunderclouds, they roamed freely, dancing gracefully while preying on the energy released by the thunderclouds.

Name: Thunderbird

[Gender: Male]

【Trait: Thunder Power: Electric-type moves are boosted in environments filled with lightning.】

[Level: Tier 5, Level 1]

[Mastered Skill: Lightning Flash (Proficient): Attacks the opponent at extremely high speed; once the opponent touches its body, it will be paralyzed.]

Thunder Wave (Master): Emits a piercing sonic wave from the mouth to attack the opponent, who has a certain probability of being paralyzed.

Lightning Charge (Mastery): Enveloped in lightning, the user slams into the opponent, causing a 50% chance of paralyzing them.

Electromagnetic Induction (Beginner): By flapping its wings, it emits diffused electromagnetic waves that can monitor the pet's every move.

Lightning Clone (Beginner): Creates three clones whose bodies are covered in lightning.

Self-Destruction (Beginner): A clone covered in lightning lunges at the opponent, detonating its lightning clone as it approaches.

[Evolutionary Route 1: None yet, requires specific conditions to be met.]

Thunderbirds chased each other through the thunderclouds. Just then, one of the thunderbirds, whether tired from flying or for some other reason, actually fell towards the wing of the transport plane.

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

Just as the Thunderbird was about to rest, a ball of flame erupted from its rear, scorching the tail feathers until they were completely blackened.

Boom boom boom.

As thunderclaps descended, thunderbirds rushed into the thunderclouds, eager to feast.

At that moment, the raindrops began to fall.

The raindrops fell slowly, then surged forth like a flood bursting its banks.

The Thunderbirds' feathers were all wet.

A thunderbird with wet feathers would likely be torn to pieces in the dark clouds, so the thunderbirds rushed into the clouds below and disappeared.

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

"I hope the rest of the journey will go smoothly."

Ye Bai looked out the window. To be honest, it didn't matter much whether Thunderbird caused trouble or not.

The Horned Wood Dragon and the Fangri Rabbit alone could easily wipe out this group of fifth-tier Thunder Birds.

However, this will consume some of their stamina, which may have a profound impact on the upcoming battle.

It's actually a good thing that these thunderbirds can leave on their own.

The plane slowly landed at the airport in Tiannan Province.

"Hello everyone, we still have to catch several more buses to get to Nantianmen Fortress."

The person who came to pick them up looked at the group of people who had come to help with a beaming smile.

"Ye Bai, I've heard so much about you."

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

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

After several transfers, Ye Bai and the others finally arrived at Nantianmen.

There is a deep, unfathomable rift here, from which almost all the strange beasts burst forth and spread in all directions.

Most of the strange beasts would prioritize attacking humans, and the establishment of the Nantianmen Fortress was like a nail planted firmly on the ground.

The shadow of war loomed over this ancient and sturdy fortress.

The Nantianmen Fortress is towering into the clouds, majestic and magnificent.

The city walls stand tall, their thick stone surfaces bearing the marks of time, while countless beacon towers stand like silent guardians, watching over all directions.

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

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

Ye Bai felt that every stone brick in the castle was stained with blood, which gave rise to a trace of sentience.

After Jiao Mujiao and Fang Ritu reported to the current general of Nantianmen, Ye Bai followed the medical team to the city wall. It was the first time she had ever seen such a magnificent scene.

Outside the fortress lay a desolate scene, with yellow sand swirling in the sky and the sun blazing down, only a few withered trees shivering in the wind.

Suddenly, enormous beasts appeared on the distant horizon. They were huge, covered in sharp spikes, and their roars shook the heavens and the earth. Their bodies were as big as small mountains, and their claws were as sharp as swords, gleaming with a cold light. They were approaching the fortress step by step.

The soldiers inside the fortress immediately summoned a large number of their pets in preparation for battle.

The beasts drew closer, each step shaking the earth as if to bring down the entire fortress.

This is the horror of the beast battlefield. The ground below is stained red with blood, a bloody mess.

Different kinds of strange beasts emerged from that crack.

During the attack on Nantianmen, the strange beasts, being of different species, would also fight amongst themselves.

"Phew, you've finally arrived. Several of us have developed terrifying spores on our bodies these past few days."

"To avoid infection, we have completely sealed it off in a closed room."

"And they dispatched inanimate beasts to help them."

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

The clone swaggered in, and Ye Bai's brow twitched. With no other option, he could only follow the medical team inside.

(End of this chapter)