The change in Ti Mo’s voice was quite evident, from "giegie" at first, then to "hiehie," and subsequently "giaogiao."
What surprised Yu Zhibo was Ti Mo’s physique.
Excluding the horn on its head, its current size had reached eighteen meters, surpassing its mother’s. The horn on its head was a full two meters long, with a base diameter of thirty centimeters. It was black as the primary color, with intricate dark gold patterns spreading across it, making it look extraordinary at first glance.
“So, does Ti Mo’s species grow larger in size the higher its cultivation level?”
Yu Zhibo’s face showed a thoughtful expression.
The last time he summoned Ti Mo to kill monsters on the coastal defense line, he hadn’t paid much attention to it afterward. He only remembered that its level was B-class early stage, and it was about ten meters tall.
But now, after only a few days, its size had reached eighteen meters, and its level was only one step away from A-class. It was likely that it had benefited greatly from that battle.
“From now on, you can develop well here!”
The energy Ti Mo absorbed was varied; it could absorb light spiritual energy, dark spiritual energy, and even sunlight and lightning. He didn’t know the principle behind it, but he was certain that it could absorb the energy within the fragments of the World Heart, whether it was before or after purification.
Because at this moment, at the sharp tip of the horn on its head, an energy vortex had formed, continuously drawing in the surrounding energy, both light and dark.
Since it could absorb, why not let it develop? What was the principle behind it didn’t matter!
Yu Zhibo didn’t dwell on it too much. After all, Ti Mo hadn’t reached A-class yet, so it wouldn’t be of much help in his battles. After giving a few instructions, he was about to turn and leave.
“Giao~”
Ti Mo extended its millstone-sized palm, with its index finger and thumb reaching out, and reluctantly tugged at his clothes. Despite its immense size, its bright black eyes remained pure, and it looked at Yu Zhibo with dependence.
Yu Zhibo showed a doting expression. After thinking for a moment, he willed it, and a stack of books given to him by his homeroom teacher, Jiang Fan, flew from a wooden house in the Pure Land space. He placed them in front of Ti Mo and covered them with a light shield to prevent erosion by the black mist.
Then, he smiled and said, “You cultivate here. If you get tired, read these books. I’ll test you when I get back, so don’t slack off!”
“Giao!” Ti Mo’s face showed fear. It looked at the thick stack of books and shook its head frantically.
“If you don’t want to study, then hurry up and reach A-class. I’ll read a university graduate student’s memory for you then, so you won’t have to study!” Yu Zhibo encouraged. He casually gave Ti Mo permission to enter the light shield and then disappeared from the spot.
“Giao~”
Ti Mo looked at the books within the light shield with despair. Soon, a flicker of determination flashed across its face, and the vortex above its horn became even larger.
Room 202.
After exiting the space, Yu Zhibo felt Ti Mo’s changes within and a smile curved his lips. He then called out to the person lying in his bed in the bedroom, scrolling through Douyin: “I’m going to the capital on business. Do you want to come with me?”
As soon as he said this, the sound from the phone stopped. Simultaneously, the bulging quilt in the bedroom instantly deflated, and a black cat shot out from the quilt like a black lightning bolt. In the next moment, it crouched on his shoulder.
“I want to go, meow~” Bai Chanyi’s clear voice sounded in Yu Zhibo’s ear.
Yu Zhibo’s figure flickered, and he used the Flying Thunder God Technique Second Stage, disappearing from his original position.
Tens of thousands of meters above the capital.
“You’re going to the Eternal Night World?” Wang Shouyi, still sitting on the clouds with Bai Chanyi, who had transformed into a black cat, in his arms, asked.
“Yes, there’s a chance to revive my parents there,” Yu Zhibo replied. “So I came to inform you specifically. I wonder if you agree to Chanyi accompanying me?”
“I want to go, I want to go!” Bai Chanyi, in Wang Shouyi’s arms, rubbed her head frantically against his arm, her voice urgent.
Seeing this, Yu Zhibo couldn’t help but press his forehead: Chanyi, you’re only making your father-in-law dislike me even more!
As expected, Wang Shouyi snorted. However, considering that Yu Zhibo was going to Eternal Night out of filial piety, he didn’t lash out. He merely said indifferently:
“If you want to go, then go. But you need to be careful. Don’t push yourself too hard when you encounter danger. Don’t you have that spatial teleportation technique? If you encounter danger, return to my side. I can help you solve all your troubles!”
As soon as he finished speaking, he felt his arms go empty. Looking again, Bai Chanyi had already appeared on Yu Zhibo’s shoulder.
Wang Shouyi’s face darkened, and he reprimanded Bai Chanyi: “You’re a Heavenly Fox, for goodness sake! What does it look like to always show yourself as a cat! Hurry up and transform back into your Heavenly Fox form!”
“I won’t! Bobo likes black, so I want to be a black cat!” Bai Chanyi said coyly.
Yu Zhibo was stunned for a moment: “I don’t remember ever saying I liked black!?”
“Then why do you pet me when I turn into a black cat, but not so much when I turn into a white fox?” Bai Chanyi asked curiously.
Yu Zhibo’s hair stood on end: Good heavens, saying that in front of your father, you really dare!
Looking at Wang Shouyi again, as expected, the powerful Deputy Director had a displeased expression on his face.
Wang Shouyi sneered and said to Yu Zhibo: “Kid, don’t be ungrateful. White fur is the kingly way. What do you know at your young age!? Also, you’re not allowed to touch my daughter again before you’re married!”
Yu Zhibo just nodded silently, not explaining that Bai Chanyi had always been willing, because no father could tolerate a pig that had ‘eaten’ his cabbage, and then acted all innocent after getting what it wanted.
Moreover, Bai Chanyi’s willingness was because she liked him too much. How could he bear to let her take the blame?
“Go!” Wang Shouyi waved his hand impatiently, opening a spatial portal and sending the two of them to the City of Supernaturals.
The City of Supernaturals was the location of the Shenhua General Bureau in the capital, opened up from an alternate dimension.
It was a vast city with flowers, trees, mountains, and rivers, truly an independent small world.
This was Yu Zhibo’s second visit. The first time was after completing the Impure World Reincarnation ritual the day before yesterday. He was invited by Xu Yuanhong to visit and also met that supernatural being who had been resurrected and merged with the purified demon body.
After meeting, the result made Yu Zhibo very satisfied. Indeed, he had been reborn and was indistinguishable from an ordinary human body.
As he entered the City of Supernaturals, a series of virtual data codes quickly converged in the air before him, finally forming a refined data person identical to Xu Yuanhong.
“You’re here, let’s go!” Xu Yuanhong’s data person smiled and led him towards the General Bureau building.
“Who is this? To have the Minister of Information personally greet him… Oh, it’s Yu Zhibo, then it’s fine!”
A few passing supernaturals showed surprise when they saw Xu Yuanhong’s data person, but upon seeing Yu Zhibo’s face, they immediately felt it was natural.
Yu Zhibo was now a national hero. The Undead Legion he created had made immense contributions in the battles against sea beasts.
“Now, are you rested?”
In the Information Department office, Xu Yuanhong poured Yu Zhibo a cup of tea and asked with a smile. Then he looked at Bai Chanyi on Yu Zhibo’s shoulder: “The director’s youngest daughter, would you like a cup too?”
“No thank you, meow!” Bai Chanyi let out a crisp refusal.
After Bai Chanyi replied, Yu Zhibo nodded slightly and said, “When can we depart? How many people will I need to bring?”
“Currently, all A-class individuals in the country have been deployed to various battlefields. Although your many Undead Beasts are helping, the various defense lines are only barely on par with the sea beasts. Therefore, the people you will be bringing will not be too strong…”
Xu Yuanhong deliberated for a moment and spoke softly: “They are mainly going with you to the Eternal Night World for training.”
“It doesn’t matter, as long as they can help me find the location of the demons!”
Yu Zhibo’s tone was indifferent, as he had extreme confidence in his own abilities… and his ability to escape.
With the space, coupled with the Flying Thunder God Technique, the Yang Li Bell, and the Void Spike, plus the amplification from merging with Bai Chanyi, as long as he didn’t encounter creatures at level 99 of A-class or S-class, he would have a chance to escape.
If any unexpected situation arose, he could directly absorb all the people brought for training into his space and disappear in a flash.
As for those below level 50 who had not comprehended laws, he could even use the lightning element and the supreme yang energy attached to his eyes to achieve cross-level kills.
Xu Yuanhong nodded, clearly having some understanding of Yu Zhibo’s many methods. This was also why he decided to let Yu Zhibo lead the team and have lower-level supernaturals accompany them for training.
“The ones going with you to the Eternal Night World this time are the Kyoto Heavenly Talents who were widely rumored online…”
Xu Yuanhong said with a smile: “I remember you were one of the Heavenly Talents back then. I didn’t expect that after only a few months, you and they would have a world of difference. With your current strength, even thirty to fifty A-class individuals of the same level might not be able to kill you!”
“Minister Xu is too kind!” Yu Zhibo replied humbly, without showing any smugness on his face. As Xu Yuanhong said, he was now worlds apart from the Heavenly Talents who were once his peers. It was nothing to be proud of being stronger than them.
“This is their information. There are a total of six people accompanying you for training this time.” As Xu Yuanhong spoke, he raised his hand and pointed at the air. Instantly, five data panels with green light appeared in the air before them.
“The first is Zhuge Yan, a descendant of Marquis Wu of Zhuge, who masters ‘Listening to the Wind’ and ‘Marquis Wu’s Eight Gates,’ and has many tricks up her sleeve. She is currently B-class mid-stage.”
“The second is Xiong Chumo. She is incredibly strong. She could tear apart B-class tigers and leopards with her bare hands when she was C-class. Her personality is lively. Her idol was originally Wang Shouyi, but now it’s you. You need to manage her properly. If necessary, just beat her up.”
Yu Zhibo: …
“The third is Wu Feng. His ability is somewhat similar to the protagonist in the anime ‘One-Punch Man’ that you young people watch. He can continuously grow stronger through training, and his upper limit is currently unknown. He is B-class mid-stage…”
“The fourth is Xia Buli. This child is quite pitiful. His parents died tragically years ago while exploring the Eternal Night World, encountering a flock of Dark Winged Dragons. They sacrificed themselves to cover their teammates’ retreat. His ability is shadows, which he can merge with and control…”
Yu Zhibo asked, “Since his ability is shadows, can he exert his strength in the Eternal Night World, which is full of darkness?”
Xu Yuanhong smiled, “Let’s not mention that there are light sources like karma red lightning in the Eternal Night World. Aren’t your lightning and fire attributes also light? Even the faintest shadow is still a shadow. You don’t need to worry about this.”
Yu Zhibo shrugged and said no more.
Xu Yuanhong looked at him kindly, “You feel that his parents died in the Eternal Night World, so you don’t want him to go there as well, are you afraid of any accidents? You don’t need to worry about this. If even you can’t protect him, it means it’s his destiny. He no longer has any expectation for living…”
“I understand!” Yu Zhibo said.
Xu Yuanhong nodded and continued to introduce, “The fifth is Zhong Yu, the number one Yasuo in the national server. If you play League of Legends, you should have seen many of his game highlight videos. He is a role-playing supernatural being. You will know the specifics later.”
“Then there’s the sixth, Ju Yuanlu. His ability is that the farther he is from home, the stronger he becomes. I believe this is also effective in alternate dimensions, but his upper limit is unknown. He has a home in Argenyan, but now that country has been destroyed, and his home is now in the westernmost part of the Xinjiang Kashgar region.
When he was C-class, with the distance bonus, his strength was at its peak B-class, and he might become even stronger in the Eternal Night World, and might even be able to help you.”
“What an interesting ability!” Yu Zhibo couldn’t help but show a hint of curiosity and anticipation.
Xu Yuanhong shook his head, “Supernatural abilities are a gift from heaven to humanity, but also the root of chaos. It is precisely because of the continuous emergence of supernaturals that the laws of heaven and earth have begun to change, leading to more and more spatial wormholes, and even immortal energy vortices have emerged, thereby attracting the invasion of sea beasts.”
“Moreover, our world has already begun to merge with the Eternal Night World. Not to mention anything else, just in the capital, due to the most abundant immortal energy, two secret realms have completely merged into it. When you came, you should have noticed that the altitude of the capital and surrounding cities has increased, and their area has begun to expand, right?”
Yu Zhibo was speechless: “My geography isn’t good. I really didn’t notice if you didn’t say it… But… will fusion cause the altitude to increase?”
“Yes, fusion is not a direct overlay of area onto the surface, but rather an increase in altitude, followed by an expansion of area… According to the predictions of the Super Research Institute, if all the secret realms in the world begin to merge, the diameter of the Earth might increase by about half.”
“Perhaps, one day, our planet will merge into the Eternal Night World. Then it will be a war between light and darkness. Either the Earth will completely merge into the Eternal Night World and become a dark wasteland, or it will gradually devour and expand the Eternal Night World… In short, you young people need to grow up quickly!”
Xu Yuanhong sighed with a hint of worry in his voice.
“Ningcheng Secret Realm No. 3 connects to the other end of Lighthouse Country. What will happen if it merges?” Yu Zhibo remembered the first secret realm he entered and felt a bit curious.
“This secret realm has already been registered with the General Bureau. Among all secret realms, there is no precedent for connecting two places simultaneously. According to the predictions of the Super Research Institute, it should continue to exist as a secret realm~”
“Can a secret realm withstand an A-class existence like me?”
“With the emergence of immortal energy vortices, the spatial wormholes on Earth can now fully withstand the entry of beings below A-class level 50, and the strength of secret realms has also been enhanced. This is not a problem… However, we have not performed spatial positioning. We have previously attempted to forcibly tear open the entrance to the secret realm, but what entered was another space. Therefore, to occupy it, we still have to wait for the next time the mouth of the secret realm opens… Wait, could it be that you…”
Xu Yuanhong remembered Yu Zhibo’s strange spatial displacement ability, and his gaze towards him was filled with shock and joy.
“Since it can withstand my existence, then I will go and deal with it,” Yu Zhibo said with a smile.
“If we can occupy and merge this secret realm, it means we can transport the supernatural army to Lighthouse Country at any time. Its existence has extremely important strategic significance!” Xu Yuanhong said excitedly.
Yu Zhibo nodded: “I think so too. I heard that after eliminating all supernatural creatures in a secret realm, a Secret Realm Heart will be born, which can be fused and bound by B-class supernaturals. But this also means that they can never leave the secret realm for life. Do you… have someone ready to dedicate themselves?”
“Our great Xia lacks nothing, least of all people willing to sacrifice for the country, and even less so willing reclusive supernaturals who are content with their corner. Wait for me for two minutes!” Xu Yuanhong said, and with a thought, a silent command was sent to a certain location.
Not long after, a long laugh was heard: “Haha, I heard there’s a new secret realm to merge. Where is it? I want to be the lord of a realm! Live as long as the secret realm, and play games and watch anime every day!”
Before the person arrived, their voice preceded them. As the voice faded, the door was opened, and a胖子 (fat person) entered, holding potato chips made from spirit sweet potatoes in his hand.
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