Emergency

Ye Bai nodded. He agreed with Zhang Lingxue's view.

It would be a pity if the Thousand Changes Silkworm evolved into a Gray Poison Moth.

After all, it still had two Evolution Paths: the Myriad Changes Silkworm and the Sun God Butterfly. It possessed extremely high research value.

"The Thousand Changes Silkworm is an excellent research subject. If it can evolve into an entirely new Pet Beast, it will add a bold and brilliant stroke to your résumé."

The Thousand Changes Silkworm stretched out its large tongue, wrapped up a Blood Core, and crunched away at it.

This Blood Core had an extremely nourishing effect on the Thousand Changes Silkworm. Its body was giving off a jade-like glow.

At that moment, the Thousand Changes Silkworm looked a little like a small night lamp.

Just then, a drone descended from the sky and landed behind Zhang Lingxue.

"Teacher Zhang, according to our scans, the Berserk Blood Rats here have all been cleared out."

"There are no longer any signs of Burrowing rats in the surrounding area either."

"Please proceed to the Cold Storage Warehouse immediately. An abnormal situation has occurred there."

"A large number of Burrowing rats have evolved after devouring massive quantities of flesh from the cargo ship. They have already begun to form a second-tier Beast Tide."

"Emergency support is now needed."

"To prevent the Berserk Blood Rats from breaking through the defensive line and entering the Cold Storage Warehouse."

"Once the Freezer falls, the tragedy from ten years ago may very well repeat itself."

The voice coming from the drone made Zhang Lingxue narrow her eyes.

"I understand. I'll head to the Freezer immediately."

Zhang Lingxue nodded.

She could easily handle a single second-tier Strange Beast, but a huge pack of second-tier Strange Beasts that had formed a Beast Tide would not be so easy to clear out.

Whenever she killed a second-tier Strange Beast, its companions would swarm forward like a hive, turning their companion's flesh and blood into a part of themselves.

This could very easily give rise to even higher-tier Strange Beasts.

"Teacher, I want to go with you."

Ye Bai voiced his request at that moment.

"Don't be ridiculous. Do you know how dangerous the Freezer is?"

"There are countless second-tier Berserk Blood Rats, like a rising tide."

"They will all pounce at us without regard for their lives."

"Having lost their minds, they will tear apart every living creature."

"This is why Strange Beasts can advance so quickly during a Beast Tide. They obtain it by sacrificing their sanity and potential."

"After advancing so rapidly, they may never be able to break through to the third tier for the rest of their lives, but there are simply too many of them."

A quantitative change could bring about a qualitative change. If a high-tier Strange Beast was spawned, all of Jiaying City could face utter destruction.

A Beast Tide was, in truth, a coexistence of risk and opportunity.

As long as one could defeat the Beast Tide, one could obtain enormous gains—the Crystal Cores within countless Strange Beasts.

"I know, but this is also an opportunity for me to improve my strength."

"Teacher, I don't want to be a flower raised in a greenhouse. Don't worry. The moment I encounter danger, I'll leave on my own."

Ye Bai looked stubbornly at Zhang Lingxue. The sun was gradually sinking below the horizon, and the light dimmed in an instant.

The streetlights gradually lit up.

The Thousand Changes Silkworm, which gave off a faint glow, attracted countless tiny mosquitoes.

It stretched out its tongue and used it like a fly swatter, smacking away with loud slaps.

Zhang Lingxue was defeated by the stubborn look in Ye Bai's eyes. "Fine, I'll take you."

"But remember what you said. The moment you encounter danger, retreat immediately."

Zhang Lingxue then let out a whistle, and Little Purple flew down from the sky.

"Remember what you said. I can take you, but if danger arises, you must avoid it immediately."

Ye Bai promptly used a Beast Card to put Da Hui and the Sunflower King away.

He lay on the back of the Gray Poison Moth, while Zhang Lingxue sat on the back of the Goddess of Light Butterfly.

The two Pet Beasts flapped their wings and flew into the air.

A gentle breeze drifted over. Looking down from on high at the glittering lights below, Ye Bai saw the radiance of countless homes.

Meanwhile, outside the Cold Storage Warehouse, a defensive line had already been built with sandbags.

The Pet Beast Masters of the Pet Beast Guild had all summoned their Pet Beasts.

Countless Berserk Blood Rats surged in like a tide, launching wave after wave of attacks.

The situation was extremely dire. Quite a few Berserk Blood Rats had already broken through the defensive line, only to be sent flying back out.

Wang Jinyin stood with his arms folded across his chest, the Steel Armor Rhinoceros standing not far from him.

His eyes were tightly shut as he concentrated. As the pillar that steadied the sea in this Beast Tide, he would only act when the most dangerous moment arrived.

At that moment, the secretary came to a spot not far from Wang Jinyin.

"President, the Burrowing rats in the other areas of Jiaying City have all been cleared out."

"I've already notified the Pet Beast Masters to gather outside the Cold Storage Warehouse."

"When the time comes, we can strike from within and without and should be able to nip this Beast Tide in the bud."

"As for the Secret Realm Rift, our people have strengthened the defenses and set up a Barrier within the Secret Realm's boundaries."

"As long as even one Burrowing rat escapes, our Pet Beast Masters will detect it."

Wang Jinyin opened his eyes, a sharp gleam flashing through them. "Well done. As long as we can hold through this Beast Tide, Jiaying City will be safe."

"Has a Barrier been set up inside the Cold Storage Warehouse?"

"I don't want us fighting a fierce battle out here while the Berserk Blood Rats secretly cross the river under cover of darkness, burrowing their way into the Cold Storage Warehouse."

The secretary nodded. "President, everything has been carried out according to your instructions."

"We have had Pet Beast Masters who possess the Point Ground to Steel talent turn all the ground in the Cold Storage Warehouse into thick steel plates."

"The Barrier has been set up inside the Cold Storage Warehouse. Even if the Berserk Blood Rats break through the steel plates, they will collide with the Barrier immediately."

"At the same time, we have expanded the monitoring range of the Cold Storage Warehouse's thermal detection system, covering every corner of the warehouse."

"The moment any Berserk Blood Rat enters the Cold Storage Warehouse, the thermal detection system will activate."

"The Pet Beast Masters responsible for patrolling the Cold Storage Warehouse will immediately freeze the Berserk Blood Rats into ice sculptures, dead beyond all doubt."

Wang Jinyin was extremely satisfied after hearing the secretary's arrangements.

"Good."

"If the Berserk Blood Rats want to enter the Cold Storage Warehouse, they'll have to step over our corpses first."

Wang Jinyin said resolutely.

At the Jiaying City Pet Beast Guild, countless streams of black smoke gathered into the form of the Black Robed Man.

After searching for some time, he finally found the sealed Inner Vault of the Pet Beast Guild.

"Hahaha, Seven-Orifice Exquisite Jade, here I come."

The Black Robed Man laughed loudly.

The Pet Beast Masters guarding the Inner Vault had already been knocked down by the Black Robed Man. At the same time, countless dense black threads spread out from their shadows.

These black threads controlled the Pet Beast Masters' bodies, preparing to open the Inner Vault.

"You've finally shown your hand."

"A member of the Gospel Association."

"Your Pet Beast can manipulate shadows. You must be Shadow, the most mysterious figure in the Gospel Association."

"You were the one who opened the Secret Realm Rift."

A figure emerged from behind him, and a Hellfire wreathed in Black Flame appeared at his side.

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