"Starting about ten days ago, the magical beasts in the Endless Forest Sea began to go berserk, becoming extremely aggressive. Many adventurers and mercenaries who have ventured deep into the forest have repeatedly reported to the checkpoint tax officials that the number of magical beasts on the outer edges of the Endless Forest is gradually increasing, with the density exceeding three or four times what it was before. Our investigation over the past two days confirms this, and this trend is intensifying. More and more magical beasts from the depths of the Endless Forest Sea are surging outwards in terror, seemingly driven by some force, fleeing towards the outer edges."
Cygnus Saint Hazard knelt on one knee to report.
"Get up." Sun Fei listened to the report and pondered for a moment.
Such an anomaly in the Endless Forest Sea is definitely not good news for Chambord City.
According to some historical records, every so often, for some mysterious and unknown reason, a large-scale beast tide would appear in the Endless Forest Sea. The magical beasts in the forest would become ferocious and aggressive, rushing out from the depths of the forest like a tide, forming a terrifying beast tide. Wherever they passed, there were thousands of miles of white bones. The magical beasts were like an army or a tide, and their numbers were so huge that they were unimaginable and impossible to stop.
For humanity, beast tides are a terrible disaster.
On several occasions, the major empires suffered heavy losses from the beast tides. Provinces near the forests were littered with bones for miles around, with countless dead and wounded, and their administrative systems were paralyzed.
"Could this be a sign of another beast tide breaking out?"
Sun Fei wasn't entirely sure. There are many preludes to a beast tide outbreak, and the phenomenon Hazard described was just one of them. However, if it were true, then Chambord City would have to make some preparations in advance. The worst-case scenario, of course, was to make way for the monsters in advance—an endless beast tide is not something one or two experts can withstand. It's like humans facing army ants; you can easily crush one or two ants, but when the number of ants exceeds ten million, you will be instantly devoured into a pile of clean, boneless white bones.
"Since we said we needed to rest, why don't we go explore the forest behind the mountain today? Consider it a sightseeing trip; maybe we'll discover something."
Having made up his mind, Sun Fei wasn't in a hurry.
Dragged along by his father-in-law Best and another trusted advisor Brook to a 'morning court session,' and then delivering his lectures at the Chambord City Civil and Martial University, he returned at noon to find the palace maids, who had been ordered to prepare all the materials and tools for a picnic. With a whoosh, the Big Black descended from the sky with three rogue dragons, carrying everyone, along with the Treasure-Seeking Beast [ Little Raccoon ], and the group chatted and laughed as they flew towards the depths of the Endless Forest Sea behind the mountain.
It was already the turn of spring and summer, but the Endless Forest Sea was located in the northern part of the continent, in a frigid zone, where the changing seasons were slower. Looking around, most of the area below was still covered in snow, yet there were patches of lush greenery peeking through. Some impatient plants, unable to bear the Jimo, had already begun to sprout tender buds, giving people a stunning sense of vibrant life.
Most of the magical beasts here hibernate, but they have already passed their hibernation period. Awakening from their long, cold sleep, they are unusually active, busy hunting and replenishing their energy. After only about fifty kilometers into the Endless Forest Sea, the sounds of beast roars and birdsong below fill the air.
First update.
Sun Fei, Elena, Angela sat on the back of the Big Black, enjoying an extremely smooth ride without feeling the slightest bump.
This ordinary mongrel dog, under the influence of the [ Hulk Potion ], evolved and mutated into a completely new species.
Over the past year, its body has not expanded further, but its strength has increased dramatically. It is now at the Peak Half Moon Class. In addition to a pair of huge fleshy wings on its back, the two bone protrusions on its head have developed into a pair of horns comparable to divine weapons. With each roar, bursts of flames and hurricane elements burst forth—it has mastered both wind and fire magic. Its black fur is extremely lustrous, like silk clinging to its body, scattering light under the sunlight. Beneath the fur are dense, incredibly hard scales. Sun Fei observed them carefully and found that the growth pattern of these scales is also very peculiar, forming various natural magic arrays that can maximize immunity to magic attacks.
Now, thanks to the favor of His Majesty the King and Queen, the Big Black has become the undisputed commander of the Chambord City Magic Beast Legion. Even the three-headed rogue dragon, whose strength far surpasses its own, has become its underling, obeying its every command.
The four giant beasts flew at an extremely fast speed, and in less than an hour, they had already penetrated more than two thousand miles into the depths of the Endless Forest Sea.
"Hey, look! There's a sky-blue lake over there, it's so beautiful!" Angela exclaimed with delight upon discovering something.
Not far below, surrounded by white snow and green trees, lies a huge lake, shimmering with a mesmerizing azure light, like a blue gem fallen to earth. The surrounding terrain is flat, and the melting snow and ice have revealed vast expanses of lush green grass, making it seem like a paradise on earth.
Even the usually discerning Little Raccoon started squeaking happily.
"Great! This is indeed a nice place. Let's have a picnic here today, haha!"
Sun Fei, unwilling to spoil his wife's mood and also preferring quiet places, let out a long howl. The Big Black, extremely intelligent, flapped its wings and slowly descended. Behind it, three rogue dragons carrying several guards and palace maids, their mischievous nature unchanged, hissed a few times upon seeing this, then suddenly plummeted, startling the beautiful palace maids so much that their pretty faces turned pale. Only then did they follow suit, hissing triumphantly as they slowly descended.
"What a natural resort!"
Being there in person is far more mesmerizing than looking down from the sky. Before they had even set up a temporary camp by the lake, Angela and Elena couldn't wait to bring their maids to the lakeside to frolic and play. The shameless [ Little Raccoon ] also rushed over to join the beauties, jumping into the lake with a splash and splashing around.
On the other side, a dozen or so temporary guards dutifully set up camp and tents, while scouts were already on guard in all directions to prevent any magical beasts from breaking in. In fact, with the oppressive aura released by the four large creatures, Black Whirlwind, no magical beast would dare to break in. Moreover, this was still considered the edge of the control of the Chambord City [ Magic Beast Legion ], so there wouldn't be any large magical beasts here. However, Sun Fei did not stop them, after all, it was the guards' duty, and only by doing this would they feel at ease.
Sun Fei gave one of the three rogue dragons a sharp flick on the forehead and laughed loudly, "You three unruly rascals, let's see you behave!"
The rogue dragons lowered their heads in shame.
In their hearts, Sun Fei was like a parent. Although they were criticized, they were extremely affectionate and stretched out their heads to rub against Sun Fei's body affectionately.
The beautiful scenery, the lovely woman beside him, and the sounds of laughter made Sun Fei feel relaxed. He temporarily forgot about his 'mission' in the Endless Forest Sea and felt a sense of ease.
The midday sun was warm and gentle, like a lover's hand caressing you. Sun Fei had also set up several fire-attribute magic circles by the lake, bringing waves of heat. So, although the surrounding area was covered in snow, the air was not cold at all, just like the height of summer, and there was no risk of catching a cold.
The girls frolicked by the lake for a while before reluctantly returning to their campsite, only to be surprised to find that His Majesty the King had personally prepared a delicious lunch.
"Haha, let's eat! Everyone gets some."
The King took out tables, chairs, and utensils from his storage ring and greeted them with a hearty laugh. The palace maids and guards, who were already used to the King and queen's easygoing nature, also sat down around the table and began this lavish feast, chatting and laughing.
Suddenly, a series of rapid roars from magical beasts echoed from all around, and the earth began to tremble.