Ling Cage: Twelve Talismans? I have everything I need.

Chapter 122 Fighting is fun

On the open space in front of the warehouse, the children's laughter was like the most beautiful notes of the morning.

When Maiduo returned, she was holding a new doll, her little face flushed with excitement, and she and the other children huddled together to examine it.

Qiu Shi gently maintained order, ensuring that every child received the gift they wanted.

Yang Chen and Bai Yuekui exchanged a glance and tacitly stepped back a few paces amidst the noise.

He turned to Bai Yuekui beside him and said calmly, "On the way here, ASH contacted me and said that the origin of that Devouring Beast has been deduced, and I plan to go and take a look."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yuekui replied almost without hesitation: "I'll go with you?"

Yang Chen shook his head: "No need, you and Qiu Shi can stay here and take care of the child." He paused, then added, "I'll be back soon."

Bai Yuekui gazed at him and nodded almost imperceptibly.

She stepped forward, stood on tiptoe, wrapped her arms around Yang Chen's neck, and placed a brief but clear kiss on his lips.

"Then be careful in everything you do, there are many Devouring Beasts on other continents."

"Don't you know my strength?" Yang Chen smiled.

Just then, Maido, carrying a teddy bear that was almost half her height, came running over.

She tilted her little head up, her big eyes blinking as she looked at the two people who had just parted, and asked curiously, "Brother Yang, are you going out?"

Yang Chen squatted down, looked at Mai Duo at eye level, and smiled as he ruffled her hair.

“Yes, I’m out running some errands. Go get your gifts, look at your brother,” he pointed to Ulanhaisang, who was frantically trying to hold a remote-controlled airplane and a box of building blocks at the same time.

"He can barely carry any more."

Maido turned her head and saw her brother's embarrassed state. She immediately giggled, hugged the big bear, and skipped away.

Bai Yuekui watched Mai Duo run away, then turned his gaze back to Yang Chen, repeating his earlier instructions: "Come back soon."

"Mm," Yang Chen replied, smiling at her.

Then, with a flicker, he vanished from the spot.

With incredible speed, Yang Chen appeared inside Ecological Base No. 3 in the next instant.

He walked straight to the Swift, which was moored in its dedicated bay; its streamlined hull gleamed with a cold luster under the base lights.

The hatch slid open silently, and Yang Chen entered the cockpit.

The main screen lit up the moment he entered, and ASH's voice sounded simultaneously: "Yang Chen, the preliminary coordinates of the target continent have been deduced and marked based on the soil residue from the Devouring Beast's body, and have been transmitted to the Swift navigation system. The biological structure analysis report of this individual has also been completed, and the data shows that its evolutionary path is indeed significantly different from that of the native Devouring Beasts, exhibiting stronger directional evolution."

"Okay, I understand. Autopilot mode, target coordinates." Yang Chen gave the instructions concisely and got into the driver's seat.

"Autopilot mode activated. Route set complete," ASH responded.

With a slight thought, Yang Chen felt the magic of the rabbit talisman within his body flow quietly, and a barely perceptible trace of magic was injected into the Swift.

"Set off."

As he finished speaking, the Swift's engine emitted a deep and powerful hum.

It instantly transformed into a streak of silver-blue light, gliding out of the base's launch tunnel and soaring into the sky.

As soon as it entered a stable flight state, the speed of the Rabbit Talisman exploded.

The Swift did not accelerate simply by physical engines, but was enveloped by a powerful magical field, instantly breaking through the conventional range of speed.

It tore through the clouds at a terrifying speed that would horrify any known aircraft designer, hurtling toward the distant target continent.

Yang Chen unlocked the safety lock, got up and walked towards the rear cabin.

He needs to use this voyage to review the analysis report sent by ASH.

Inside the rear compartment, some standard equipment and supplies were neatly secured to the bulkhead.

His gaze, however, fell on a particularly conspicuous special mounting bracket in the corner.

There stood silently a set of biological armor, entirely black, with cold, hard lines, and full of power.

Those who stand on the edge of the abyss.

Yang Chen remembered that Bai Yuetian had brought this with him just in case when they went out to find the particle collider last time, although it was never used.

He reached out, his fingertips tracing the cold, hard arm armor of the Abyss-Dweller.

"We could also try to see if the Abyss Walker can easily break through that thing's bone armor."

The Swift hovered in the gray sky, with a breathtaking view below.

Based on the coordinates deduced from ASH, this place was once a prosperous coastal city in the Hela Empire.

However, the violent tectonic shifts triggered a devastating tsunami and land submersion, leaving only ruins submerged in the sea.

Most of the former high-rise buildings are now just twisted steel structures protruding from the water, like the skeletons of giant beasts, silently telling the story of the past disasters.

Most of the city is now submerged beneath the sea.

“Destination reached.” ASH’s voice rang out in the cabin, while simultaneously projecting a real-time scan image from below onto the screen.

Countless points of light representing the Devouring Beasts can be seen moving in the water and among the partially submerged ruins of buildings, with a density far exceeding that of their continent.

Yang Chen shifted his gaze from the screen to the silent Abyss Warrior armor in the rear cabin.

He stepped closer.

Seemingly sensing his approach, the complex biological structure on the back of the Abyss Warrior armor silently opened, revealing a dark red biomass lining inside that seemed to be writhing with life.

However, these substances did not actively extend and become active as they had when welcoming Bai Yuekui. They simply remained quietly inside the armor.

Yang Chen didn't stop walking and stepped directly into the opened armor.

The moment he entered, the dark red biomass seemed to wriggle violently for a moment, then quickly and obediently wrapped around him, perfectly conforming to Yang Chen's body curves.

The back structure of the armor closed up quickly and seamlessly.

The next second, two sharp, scarlet lights suddenly shone from the eye area of ​​the Abyss Walker's helmet.

A wave of energy, far more violent and powerful than usual, burst forth from inside the armor.

The wild aura unique to those who stand at the edge of the abyss was revealed.

Yang Chen sensed the state of the Abyss, which was the same as when he wore it before, constantly trying to devour his life.

He clenched his fist slightly, and the knuckles beneath his armor emitted a faint sound as metal rubbed against biological tissue.

"ASH, wait for me here." Yang Chen's voice came through the Abyss Walker, carrying a deep, metallic quality.

Yang Chen, controlling the Abyss Walker, stepped out of the open hatch of the Swift.

The heavy armored body did not fall, but instead hovered in the air.

He adjusted slightly to the feedback from the long-unused armor, then fixed his gaze on the distant land that had not been swallowed by the sea and appeared an ominous dark red.

That land has been completely taken over by the Mana ecosystem.

"Whoosh-!"

A stream of eerie blue light erupted from behind the Abyss, and combined with the speed of the Rabbit Talisman, it instantly broke the sound barrier, transforming into a black lightning bolt that sped toward the crimson earth.

The air blast generated by the high-speed movement carved a long white trail across the sea below.

Almost instantly, he had crossed the sea and was hovering over that land.

The sight before my eyes.

The earth was completely covered by a dark red, viscous substance that seemed to writhe like a living thing, obscuring the original color of the soil or rocks.

Countless Mana flowers grew and bloomed freely on this land, their corollas larger and more vibrant in color than those he had seen on his continent.

The ground was densely covered with Devouring Beasts of various forms, clinging, climbing, and wriggling.

Metamorphic forms such as Pangenetic Type I and Type II, and Megalodontia are ubiquitous.

You can even see some varieties with even stranger shapes that have never been recorded before.

They seem to maintain a strange balance with each other, with each pangenetic form following a metamorphic form.

The density of Devouring Beasts here is more than ten times that of the Oya New Continent.

The entire environment felt to Yang Chen like a gigantic nest, constantly nurturing and strengthening these Devouring Beasts.

He slowly descended and landed on top of a tower that was half collapsed but whose overall structure still existed.

The metal feet of the abyss dweller slammed into the broken wall, producing a dull thud.

Yang Chen stood atop the tower, while the Abyss's crimson eyes scanned the area below.

Just as he was preparing to take further action, a mana flower not far away caught his attention.

The corolla of that mana flower was more robust than those of its kind, as if it were pregnant with something.

The flower buds drooped slowly downwards, and spiderweb-like cracks appeared on their surface.

"puff"

With a sticky tearing sound, the flower bud burst open.

A large amount of sweet and sticky liquid was spilled on the ground below.

A wet, curled-up creature slipped out.

That was a newly born Devouring Beast.

It is still very small, and its shape is not visible from its appearance.

Several roaming snake dogs seemed to be attracted by the commotion and slowly gathered around, watching the newborn brethren.

Yang Chen instantly swooped down from the top of the tower, his target the newly born Devouring Beast. "Boom!"

The heavy armor slammed its feet onto the ground, splashing up a thick, dark red liquid.

The powerful shockwave instantly sent several snakes and dogs that had surrounded them tumbling away.

A large hand encased in jet-black armor reached out and pinched the newly born Devouring Beast from the ground.

The little guy twisted and struggled in Yang Chen's hands, but it was no use.

Yang Chen gripped the newborn Devouring Beast and tightened his grip with his five fingers!

"puff!"

The newly born Devouring Beast didn't even have time to utter a complete wail before it was instantly crushed to pieces by the gripping force.

Dark blood and a mixture of nascent bone and armor spurted from between Yang Chen's fingers, splashing onto the soil below, where it was quickly absorbed and disappeared.

He looked around and saw that the snakes and dogs that had been overturned by the shockwave had already gotten up.

"You will all die too."

Yang Chen whispered.

He slowly raised his right arm, palm facing upward.

The next moment, intensely hot orange-red flames, so intense they distorted the air, suddenly erupted from his palm.

Flames erupted from him, spreading wildly and mercilessly engulfing the surroundings.

The snakes and dogs that were watching didn't even have time to howl before they were reduced to ashes in the sea of ​​fire.

However, just as the flames ignited and the immense life essence was revealed...

"Boom!"

A deep, muffled roar came from the depths of the earth.

A colossal creature burst forth from the earth.

Its size far exceeds that of ordinary metamorphoses; even the exposed parts alone bring a suffocating sense of oppression.

The thick bone armor covering its entire body had a dark metallic luster and a complex and ferocious structure.

On the enormous head, several pairs of eyes flashing red light simultaneously locked onto the Abyss.

King-level Devouring Beast!

It let out a roar, and the surrounding Devouring Beasts, as if receiving a command, all rushed towards Yang Chen.

Before this king-level Devouring Beast, several swift black shadows rushed out first.

Their morphology and structure are exactly the same as the one dissected yesterday.

These new types of mutated Devouring Beasts attacked Yang Chen from different directions.

Yang Chen stood on the scorched earth, his scarlet eyes coldly watching the approaching black shadow.

Just as the first claw was about to touch the armor.

"Shh!"

Yang Chen made a move!

The one who was approaching the abyss moved so fast that only a blurry afterimage remained.

The last come first!

He threw a simple, direct straight punch!
"Pfft!"

The arm of the one who stood on the edge of the abyss pierced through the front of his head without any resistance.

The new species of Devouring Beast that charged at the forefront didn't even have time to react before its hard head, along with half of its body, was pierced and blown apart by the punch.

"It seems that even the hardness of the evolved bone armor is not enough to protect against those who are near the abyss."

The mask of the Abyssman opened, revealing Yang Chen's head.

At this moment, he looked at the king-level Devouring Beast in the distance, slowly took off, his eyes flashing with lightning, and the flames in his hands were already ready to be unleashed.

The king-level beast was undoubtedly much smarter than the other Devouring Beasts. Upon seeing Yang Chen's appearance, it immediately turned around and tried to burrow back underground.

"late."

The children, happily clutching their new gifts, gathered in twos and threes, laughing and playing.

Qiu Shi smiled and watched over the children, making sure none of them fell down while scrambling for the food.

The afternoon sun was warm and pleasant.

Bai Yuekui found a sheltered bench under the eaves and sat down. Next to him were several old men and women who were dozing off or leisurely chatting while drinking hot tea.

She leaned back slightly, closed her eyes, and enjoyed this moment of peace.

The distant laughter of children and the deep murmurs of the elderly filled my ears, as if the whole world had slowed down.

Just then, a slightly hurried sound of footsteps approached.

Bai Yuekui opened his eyes and saw Bai Yuetian looking around with a hint of confusion on his face.

He glanced around and finally fixed his gaze on his sister sitting on the bench, then strode over.

"Yue Kui, have you seen Chengzi?" Bai Yuetian scratched his head. "I've looked around but haven't found him."

Bai Yuekui said calmly, "He went out."

"They went out?" Bai Yuetian was taken aback and subconsciously asked.

"Where did they go? Shouldn't they still be here handing out gifts?"

“He went to another continent.” Bai Yuekui said succinctly, “ASH found the source of the Devouring Beast from yesterday, and he went to take a look.”

"Huh? You went alone?" Bai Yuetian was somewhat surprised.

Then, as if he had suddenly thought of something, a "I understand" expression appeared on his face.

He took a few steps closer, glanced furtively to the left and right, and then lowered his voice.

He spoke to Bai Yuekui in a tone that conveyed, "We're both men, I understand."
"No... Yue Kui, tell me the truth, did you two have a fight?"

Bai Yuekui raised an eyebrow slightly, looked at his brother, and didn't understand what he meant.

Seeing that her younger sister remained silent, Bai Yuetian became even more certain of her guess.

He bent down and lowered his voice even further, almost whispering.

"Is it because you found out he was secretly playing with that... cough, you know... that?"

Bai Yuekui: "..."

Bai Yuetian, with the air of someone who had been through it all, offered his earnest advice.

"Oh, men are like that. In the end, it's just a game, not real. It's not a big deal."

"You see how reliable Orange is usually, right? It's harmless for him to play around once in a while... Don't blame him too much."

Looking at his sister's expressionless face, he assumed she was still angry and tried his best to defend Yang Chen.

"Actually, it's my fault. I tempted him to try it yesterday, but he refused at the time. Maybe he saw the things I left at your house later and that's when he got itchy."

Bai Yuekui remained silent for a few seconds, looking at his brother's "I know everything" expression.

In the end, he simply withdrew his gaze and looked back at the children playing in the distance, a barely perceptible curve appearing at the corner of his lips.

"Brother," her voice was calm and even, "you're overthinking it."

"He really went to take care of important business."

Bai Yuetian naturally didn't believe it, thinking that his younger sister didn't want him to participate in the matter.

Besides, the packaging had obviously been opened. If it wasn't Yang Chen who played with it, then it must have been Bai Yuekui.
"You two have been together for so many years, and Orange has only made this one mistake. You don't need to kick him out."

"Stop." Seeing that Bai Yuetian was getting more and more outrageous, Bai Yuekui quickly reached out to stop him from continuing.

"I played the game separately."

“That’s right, although Orange did play, but…” Bai Yuetian realized what was happening and looked at his younger sister in surprise.

"Huh? You...you played this?"

Bai Yuetian suddenly straightened up, then bent down again, and tentatively asked in a low voice, "You like it too?"

Bai Yuekui closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

He raised his hand and pointed into the distance, then uttered a single word after a long pause.

"roll."

"If you like, I can lend it to you."

I said, get out.

Seeing the fierce look in Bai Yuekui's eyes, Bai Yuetian felt remorseful and turned to run away.

But just as he took a step, Bai Yuekui suddenly called out to him again.

"Wait, who did you seduce yesterday?"

Bai Yuetian stiffly turned around, met Bai Yuekui's eyes, and gave an awkward smile.

No, did I say anything?

(End of this chapter)