Hmm? Is there a problem with the passage?
These past few days, the Great Xia government has dispatched an engineering team to the volcano to begin construction of a water plant. If there truly is an issue, then these people would be in grave danger.
However, logically speaking, given the current state of the passage, it shouldn't be capable of supporting the emergence of high-level or numerous demonic beasts. In this situation, with Dapeng bringing Gou Dan and Xiao Fan Tuan along to inspect, there shouldn't be any problems!
Bai Ye tilted his head slightly, and the next moment he appeared in the sky outside the courtyard. He saw Dapeng looking joyful and excited.
"What's the matter?"
Hearing Bai Ye's question, Dapeng pointed towards the volcano.
"Gou Dan and Xiao Fan Tuan have both advanced! However, the demonic energy there is insufficient... This might affect their strength after promotion!"
Dapeng blinked, its meaning clear: it needed the 'glucose' from Bai Ye's pocket. Having spent some time with Gou Dan and Xiao Fan Tuan, it was naturally aware of the 'glucose's' miraculous and potent effects.
Therefore, it was now being very diligent in its tasks!
"Oh!?" A hint of surprise flickered in Bai Ye's eyes. Gou Dan and the other dogs, although their physiques were also quite abnormal, possibly even stronger than Western superheroes like Harris and others.
However, they had never shown any signs of being able to use magic.
As for Xiao Fan Tuan, it was definitely a pure demonic creature. But why it hadn't used any magic at all was something Bai Ye found quite perplexing!
He wondered if they could achieve a qualitative leap this time.
"Huh? Master, wait for me!"
In the blink of an eye, Bai Ye disappeared from sight again. Dapeng quickly transformed into its true form and used 'Soaring Wings' to return at extreme speed.
At the volcanic crater, beside the green lake. The surroundings were fluctuating between cold and hot, while Xiao Fan Tuan lay on the ground, rolling, its round eyes filled with pain.
"Woof woof woof!!"
Gou Dan, Xiao Bai, and the other dogs called out anxiously from the side. The ice-and-fire changes around them made it difficult to bear.
The weaker ones, Jiu and Shi, soon collapsed on the ground, panting and looking half-dead.
"Woof woof woof!" Gou Dan urgently barked a few times at Xiao Bai. Xiao Bai nodded, then led the others, including Yi and Shi, away from the crater to the outside.
Seeing Xiao Fan Tuan's aura within its body growing and weakening alternately, and its overall condition slowly deteriorating, Gou Dan vaguely understood something. It opened its mouth, grabbed Xiao Fan Tuan, and threw it into the green lake.
The lake contained far more demonic energy than the outside, and hopefully, it would help Xiao Fan Tuan.
At the foot of the mountain, a large engineering team was at work, connecting several super-large water pipes, two to three meters wide, to channel water from the green lake in the volcanic crater.
Setting up the water plant directly nearby would be too dangerous. The final design team decided to first guide the water to the vicinity of the ranch and then build the water plant there, which would also facilitate transportation.
The cost of over ten kilometers of piping was insignificant for such a major national project.
"Achoo! Achoo!!!"
Many of the workers who were constructing suddenly caught colds.
"Why is the weather so fluctuating between hot and cold? It's so strange!"
"Hmph! Look at where we are, what's so strange about it!"
"Speaking of which, the night before last, I saw those wild boars with blood-red eyes, bigger than cows. Are they the demonic beasts that have been causing such a stir recently? And those big black cows!"
Suddenly, the previously sunny sky turned gloomy, and a clear cry echoed.
"Hoo—"
The workers looked up, their eyes widening in terror.
"Whoa— Whoa—"
"Is that... a giant bird???"
"This... this... even airplanes aren't this big!"
"Get back to work! Don't ask what you shouldn't, don't look at what you shouldn't!"
The engineering team leaders quickly intervened.
While the workers continued to toil diligently, they couldn't help but whisper amongst themselves. Although the country had promised them absolute safety while working here, they still felt a sense of unease...
"Xiao Fan Tuan!"
Inside the volcano, by the lake, Bai Ye appeared. Looking at Xiao Fan Tuan struggling and splashing in the lake, Bai Ye called out anxiously.
Then, with a wave of his hand, he pulled it out of the lake.
"Woof woof woof!!! (Boss, Xiao Fan Tuan is about to die! Please save it!)" Seeing Bai Ye appear, Gou Dan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
In its eyes, Bai Ye was omnipotent!
Bai Ye directly took out two bottles of top-grade magic potions from his system space and poured them into Xiao Fan Tuan's mouth.
Two bottles of top-grade magic potions were equivalent to 20 bottles of high-grade magic potions. A vast amount of energy immediately spread throughout Xiao Fan Tuan's body, and its previously listless eyes suddenly regained their sparkle.
"Hiss~" Dapeng behind him gasped in shock. This 'glucose' was even more exceptional than what it had seen on Gou Dan and Xiao Fan Tuan!
Demon King, Demon King! If it could consistently consume such 'glucose,' it might be able to advance without needing to comprehend some damned elemental will!
A greedy glint appeared in Dapeng's eyes. If the situation weren't so inappropriate, it would beg for a bottle, regardless of its pride.
"Awooooooo!!!"
As Xiao Fan Tuan rapidly absorbed, it also endured the impact of the immense energy, causing it to cry out.
Through this ordeal, its aura grew increasingly potent.
Finally, a massive change occurred within its body.
Bai Ye's eyes lit up; he felt the presence of magic from Xiao Fan Tuan.
This little fellow was finally about to reveal its inherent power!
"Woof woof woof!!! (Magic, I feel it!)" Gou Dan also barked excitedly.
"Awoo!!!"
Suddenly, the energy from the magic potions within Xiao Fan Tuan was rapidly consumed. Simultaneously, two extreme auras emanated from its body.
Blazing heat and chilling cold, two opposing forces.
Whoosh!
Crackle~ Crackle~
Slowly, these two auras materialized. A crimson flame and a block of ice appeared around Xiao Fan Tuan.
"Awoo!!!" Xiao Fan Tuan stood upright, letting out a roar of exhilaration. The crimson flame and ice slowly rotated behind it, resembling a Tai Chi diagram...
"Yin-Yang Beast!"
Suddenly, Hou Ying's voice came from behind. He stared at Xiao Fan Tuan with great interest.
"Yin-Yang Beast?" Bai Ye said, "In our place, we call them pandas."
Gou Dan was somewhat bewildered, but looking at Xiao Fan Tuan now, it felt a sense of admiration.
Dapeng, on the other hand, couldn't help but speak, "Indeed, it's a Yin-Yang Beast. I couldn't sense its presence earlier, pfft, I couldn't sense Lord Xiao Fan Tuan's magic, so I thought I was mistaken."
"Titus's Uncrowned King, the Yin-Yang Beast. Although not of royal blood, it is a special race capable of challenging royalty!"
Dapeng became even more shocked and delighted. This master it had stumbled upon was not only abnormal itself, but his companions were also exceptionally extraordinary!
There was potential, great potential! It seemed Dapeng would have a bright future! Heh heh heh...
Hou Ying said, "Yin-Yang Beasts are born with control over the powers of flame and ice. Although they lack one element compared to the Three-Headed Demonic Dragon, their flame and ice powers are indeed extreme, just a step away from rivaling Elemental Will."
"Oh? You mean, just a little bit less than you?" Bai Ye asked, surprised. This would imply they were naturally born with a power just shy of a Demon King's level?
"No!" Bai Ye suddenly remembered something and frowned. "If this little guy is truly that powerful, why did it not possess even a trace of magic before?"
Just as Bai Ye spoke, Xiao Fan Tuan's round, adorable eyes suddenly emitted a savage glare.
At the same time, the surrounding demonic energy was being madly absorbed into its body.
"Woooo~ (Ah!! My magic... My magic is being absorbed by it!! Help!)" Gou Dan suddenly cried out in agony; its internal magic was draining away! Before Bai Ye's arrival, it had already successfully advanced!
"What... what is this power?" The previously smug and delighted Dapeng's expression drastically changed, and it retreated repeatedly.
Bai Ye frowned, releasing his spatial power, preparing to move Xiao Fan Tuan away from everyone.
But another change occurred!
A blinding light erupted from Xiao Fan Tuan, emitting a magical pressure that even Bai Ye felt.
In a flash, the ball of light swept up Xiao Fan Tuan and shot into the green lake.
"Hmph!" Bai Ye's gaze sharpened as he raised his hand to take control.
"Spatial—Lock!"
At that very instant, Bai Ye's spatial power descended upon the entrance of the passage, blocking the beam of light.
Boom—
A tremor shook the earth, and a dull, booming sound echoed through the ground.
The next moment, Bai Ye's spatial lock shattered like transparent glass, riddled with cracks, and was pierced by the beam of light!
Xiao Fan Tuan and the bright light directly vanished into the passage.
In the air, Bai Ye stared at the passage, silent for a long time, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
After a considerable pause, Bai Ye asked Hou Ying, "What happened?"