Mingxi's body trembled violently, her feet plowing two deep furrows into the ground. A sweet taste rose in her throat, and a trickle of blood oozed from the corner of her mouth.

But the barrier remained unbroken.

"oh?

A hint of interest flashed in Lin Qianshang's eyes, "To be able to withstand Ilbuwa's strong mental energy, could this skill be Geng Jintianyou's innate skill, Brocade Orchid?"

This Tulan Yulan has so many awakened skills? Even Geng Jintianyou's talent skill has been awakened?

If this person can be used by me upon my descent, he will surely help the Holy Lord accomplish His holy work!

Ilibuwa finally got serious.

It raised its front paws and gently stomped its foot.

Countless pink and purple crystalline flowers suddenly sprouted from the ground of the training ground!

Flowers bloom, spewing out deadly fairy winds, mixed with the heat of dragon breath!

Combo attack!

Mingxi sped through the crystal flowers, her steps shifting, each landing precisely avoiding the moment when the flowers burst open.

At the same time, he kept firing his longbow, shooting arrow after arrow to detonate the crystal flower in front of him ahead of time!

She weaved through the sea of ​​flowers, like a bewitching phantom.

Occasionally, when there are attacks that cannot be avoided, they use a small-area shield to withstand them. Although they are a little disheveled, they are never injured.

Outside the training field, Darian and Verina, a father and daughter who seemed to be on bad terms, watched intently.

"Verina, your money wasn't wasted this time. This person is indeed extraordinary."

Darian had also seen 'Ke Yi' perform in the Crimson Corridor, and it was indeed unlike an ordinary beast tamer. However, seeing it with his own eyes now, witnessing a human using extraordinary skills, still shook his worldview.

Verina sneered, "Father, when has my money ever been wasted? I swear on my integrity, every penny I spend makes me happy!"

Darian: "..."

Every penny you spend is harmful to others and yourself!

Of course, he was too lazy to say that.

He didn't just realize today how infuriating his daughter was.

He wanted to live a few more years.

The father and daughter parted on bad terms.

Lin Qianshang, who was at the training ground, was even more satisfied with Mingxi's performance.

"His combat instincts are also extremely strong."

He commented, "But if this continues, you'll be the only one who loses."

Mingxi knew, of course.

Her mixed-race persona cannot be portrayed too outrageously.

They need to find an opportunity to unleash some explosive power, and then barely manage a draw or a narrow victory.

Before long, the opportunity she had been waiting for finally arrived.

Unable to break through Ilibuwa's defenses, Lin Qianshang, under Lin's command, decided to use a powerful attack.

It flew into the air, spread its wings, and a huge phantom of light and darkness appeared around it!

Amidst the light and shadow, the sun, moon, and stars revolve, and energy flows and converges!

Ilbowa's racial exclusive skill, Star Moon Dragon Chant!

The energy fusion locked onto Mingxi's figure, and she was about to fall!

Based on her current demonstrated strength, she theoretically should have no chance of withstanding this attack.

But we can't hide from it.

Dodging it would be too easy.

Mingxi stood still, raised his longbow, and aimed it at Ilbowa in the air.

She closed her eyes.

When she opened her eyes again, the starlight blue light in her eyes shone brightly, and the extreme dark blue spread out with a rich and gorgeous luster. This was a state that she deliberately simulated when Geng Jintianyou went berserk.

The energy transformed from her spiritual power surged out like a tide, condensing behind her into a blurry, giant bow-shaped phantom with wings of light on its back!

The phantom image overlapped with the longbow in his hand.

The bowstring was drawn back on its own, and a huge arrow, entwined with a golden dragon and a silver phoenix, slowly materialized.

"Could this be... Geng Jintianyou's berserk state?" Lin Qianshang's eyes narrowed slightly as he exclaimed in surprise.

Mingxi, of course, could not answer him.

She loosened the taut bowstring.

The giant arrow left the bowstring, transforming into a streak of light resounding with the cry of a dragon and a phoenix, soaring upwards against the sky!

At the same moment, Ilbowa's Star-Moon Dragon Chant fell!

Light and shadow collide in the air above the arena!

boom--!!!

A long, loud bang echoed across the training ground!

The collision center exploded into an energy vortex with a diameter of twenty meters, and the violent shockwave plowed the training ground into radial trenches!

Smoke and dust filled the air.

After a long while, the dust settled.

Ilibuwa hovered in mid-air, breathing slightly, with several charred scales on his body.

Mingxi knelt on one knee, propped up with a longbow, a trickle of "blood" spilling from the corner of her mouth again, her face "pale" and her breathing rapid.

draw.

Or rather, it's a lose-lose situation.

Lin Qianshang clapped.

"Wonderful."

He stepped down from the command platform and looked down at the young man, whose handsome features were accentuated by his battle-worn appearance. "With a human body, you withstood the ultimate attack of a king-level pet beast without being at a disadvantage... Lady Yulanka, your value truly far exceeds my expectations."

"I will personally pick you up in three days."

Lin Qianshang smiled, "At that time, I hope to get an answer that... satisfies all of us."

After saying that, without waiting for Mingxi and Verina to respond, he left with Ilibuva, with Darian following behind him obsequiously, discussing a major investment.

Having watched a good show, Verina walked over to Mingxi and helped her up.

The worry that couldn't be hidden in his eyes:

Are you sure you want to say yes? Isn't it too risky to do this?

Mingxi patted the remaining dust off her clothes. "Nothing ventured, nothing gained."

There is only one way to find Mo Fengyi.

"Three days from now? It's about time it ended!"

Three days later, at dawn, after a period of calm.

Lin Qianshang arrived at Verina's villa on time with a row of hovercars.

The flying cars were all ordinary business models, inconspicuous, but the people inside all looked fierce and menacing. The way they stared at Mingxi and Wei Ruina didn't seem like they were there to pick them up, but rather to rob them.

Mingxi and Verina had already made preparations. After a brief conversation and confirmation of their intentions, the two got into the car with helpless expressions.

"Welcome to our family, both of you!"

Lin Qianshang sat in the driver's seat, smiled and turned around, "Today, I'll first show you the real 'home' that has come to Zetalem."

The drive wasn't long; fifteen minutes later, they stopped in a place that Mingxi and Verina never expected.

Starlight Amusement Park.

The largest abandoned entertainment complex in the eastern part of Zetalem, its exterior is dilapidated.

The neon signs on the exterior walls are missing words or strokes, the glass curtain wall is shattered, and the revolving door at the entrance is half rusted shut.

This place was closed long ago due to a radiation leak and has been abandoned ever since, with only homeless people and rats and insects occasionally visiting.

"Here?" Verina frowned. "Mr. Lin, are you sure?"

"It's just an appearance." Lin Qianshang pushed open the car door. "Please come with me."

He led the two around to the side of the building and stopped in front of a seemingly intact wall.

The walls were covered in messy graffiti, one of which featured an exaggerated smiling face with severe wear around the right eye.

Lin Qianshang placed his palm on the worn area.

The wall slid open silently, revealing a smooth, mirror-like metal passageway extending downwards.

Soft white light shone on both sides of the passage, creating a stark contrast with the dilapidated state of the outside.

"please."

The passage is very long, descending vertically for at least fifty meters before turning horizontal.

After walking for another three minutes, an alloy door appeared ahead.

The door opened.

Mingxi and Verina both held their breath.

Behind the door lies an upside-down world.

They stood in a transparent corridor suspended in the center of a huge, inverted pyramid-shaped space.

The ceiling of the space was simulated as a holographic projection of blue sky and white clouds, bathed in bright sunlight.

The ground floor is at the bottom, where a cluster of buildings is scattered in a staggered manner.

The facility includes laboratories, plantations, residential areas, training grounds, and even a small artificial lake with energy orbs floating on it.

The space has a diameter of at least 500 meters and a height of over 300 meters.

The air is fresh and the temperature is pleasant, a stark contrast to the chaotic and oppressive environment on the surface of Zetalem.

Mingxi was worried that there might be some kind of mental energy detection device inside, so she did not use mental energy scanning. However, just by observing with the naked eye, this place felt somewhat similar to the deep-sea underground laboratory in the Abyss Secret Realm.

It's not the environment, it's the feeling.

Welcome to the 'Cradle'.

Lin Qianshang spread his arms wide, revealing a fascinated expression, like a drug addict who had taken too much.

"This is the true stronghold of the Advent Organization on Zetalem, and also one of our most important research centers in this star system."

He pointed downwards.

"Area A is the life science laboratory, Area B is the energy application research area, Area C is the training and adaptation testing area, and Area D is the residential and leisure area."

As for Zone E...

He paused, then added, "This is a core area that only core personnel can enter and exit. The two of you cannot enter this area at the moment."

Verina looked at the busy researchers in white coats, the extraordinary creatures battling in the training field, and the strange, glowing plants in the plantation.

His eyes sparkled with wonder.

He couldn't help but mutter, "How many resources would this require..."

"countless."

Lin Qianshang smiled, "But it's all worth it to explore the ultimate mysteries of life."

He looked at Mingxi: "Your Excellency Yulanka, you will need to complete a comprehensive physical examination and acclimatization test here over the next three days."

We will analyze the mysteries of your bloodline, assess your potential, and tailor a suitable evolutionary path for you.

Regarding the case of Ke Yi Turan, researchers in the relevant fields have already discussed it. They believe that since Ke Yi Turan is a hybrid of human and supernatural being and has awakened supernatural skills, it means that she possesses the same abilities as supernatural beings.

That is, to [N O V E L I G H T] evolve towards a higher level.

Human evolution!

"A medical check-up?"

Mingxi frowned.

"right."

Lin Qianshang nodded, "Including gene sequence, energy circuit, mental power spectrum, soul stability... a comprehensive examination."

Rest assured, the process is absolutely safe and painless, and all tests are designed to optimize your growth path.

He spoke sincerely, but Mingxi could sense the cold scrutiny beneath that gentle mask.

It seems that entering this so-called cradle is when they will finally reveal their true colors!

Mingxi looked up: "Can I refuse? After all, I've only just arrived and can't fully trust everyone yet. I want to wait until I've gotten used to and understood this place before doing those tests."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qianshang's smiling face instantly turned gloomy, changing even faster than a mother about to get married.

"Keyi, I understand your concerns, but you don't need to overthink it. Just cooperate with our work obediently; it will only benefit you!"

hehe.

Sure enough, once you get something, you stop appreciating it.

However, Mingxi was not surprised by Lin Qianshang's change of attitude. In the end, Ke Yi Tulan was just an experimental subject to be consumed in the eyes of these people.

The reason I was willing to give her some face before was because I was afraid she would become desperate and do something drastic.

Now that she's inside their territory, there's no need to pretend with her anymore.

Mingxi's expression also turned ugly.

He spoke with resentment and unwillingness: "...I understand."

Like a pitiful boy who has been tricked into a pyramid scheme, feeling frustrated yet forced to compromise with reality.

"Miss Verina."

Upon receiving Mingxi's 'obedient' reply, Lin Qianshang nodded in satisfaction and turned to Verina, "You can also rest in Zone D first, or visit some of the open areas."

I'll arrange for you to work on some potion-making later. Also, someone will be assigned to teach you your new self-developed formulas.

As he spoke, he beckoned a female staff member over, whispered a few words to her, and told her to take Verina away.

Good heavens!

They not only treated her as a tool, but also wanted to steal all her research results.

That's ruthless!

Fortunately, Mingxi had already prepared her, so Verina's reaction was not strong. She just glanced at Mingxi, received her subtle reassurance, nodded and said "okay," and left with the staff member.

"Then, come with me." Lin Qianshang waved his hand, gesturing for them to follow.

Mingxi remained silent, her pretty face grim as she walked with him toward the so-called Area A.

At the same time, on Zetalem, in the main residence of the Shadow Raven family.

This almost entirely consists of a luxurious complex of buildings, with towering structures and heavy security.

But today, the atmosphere is off.

On the terrace of the tallest building in the main house, Darian Shadowsong sat in a rocking chair, his face ashen as he watched the thick smoke suddenly rise below.

"What's going on?!" he growled.

Just then, the family's chief guard rushed in.

"Report to the clan leader! Someone... no, a group of extraordinary creatures are attacking our clan's strongholds!"

Our third line of defense has now been breached!

Based on data and intelligence analysis, those extraordinary beings were likely led by He Xingxuanyao, who has recently been wreaking havoc on Planet Zetalem!

“He Xingxuanyao?!” Darian coughed violently. “Isn’t that...?!”

His words came to an abrupt end.

Through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the terrace, he had already seen that aloof woman and her unique pets!

At this moment, all of the Jin Yuanbao creatures, except for Yao Xuan who was disguised as Ming Xi, were in their true forms.

The enormous gold ingot hovered in mid-air, its body crackling with lightning bolts that spread like tree roots, turning the entire sky into a gold and blue electric grid.

Below, three buildings were reduced to charcoal by lightning.

The exquisitely beautiful Little Silver Flower's scales shimmered with moonlight silver, and its wingspan exceeded twenty meters. It swooped down, and with a powerful tail sweep, smashed a warehouse to pieces.

Where the dragon's breath passed, dozens of beast tamers, along with their pets, dissolved into thin air.

Lan Yueliang moved through the buildings, freezing everything in her path, even completely freezing the energy shields, which then shattered into dust.