Above The Sky
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295: 280 295: 280 Magical Beasts of the First and Second Energy Levels are common threats on this land, without any unique appellations.

But starting from the Third Energy Level, even Magical Beasts begin to possess intelligence equal to or even far surpassing that of ordinary humans—they also start to learn what it means to cultivate, how to refine their skills, how to devour Magical Beasts that are beneficial to their advancement, and how to draw the power necessary for their own progression.

Magical Beasts of this power level are called Great Magical Beasts, Beast Kings, and Ritual Masters.

They have their own names, nests, and even their own legends.

As for the Fourth Energy Level Magical Beasts, they are powerful enough to be called ‘Titans,’ a term that refers to the Giants and Behemoths that once ruled the world in the distant past.

In a sense, these Behemoths are beginning to touch the domain of Demigods.

The Brain-Eating Parasites, being interconnected through a Spirit Energy Network, are well understood by Master Gossay, Yisen Gard, and Ian–these parasitic Magical Beasts at least have the potential of the Third Energy Level, and they’re highly likely to advance to the Fourth Energy Level.

Especially for Yisen, with the Eclipsing Light Refining Dragon being a similar Fourth Energy Level Bloodline Inheritance, the Brain-Eating Parasite can even bring completeness to the Eclipsing Light Refining Dragon, proving its potential.

If they do not take action now to contain them, it is unclear what sort of monsters the Brain-Eating Parasite swarm will turn into after entering the external ecosystem.

Having fended off Master Gossay with riddles and finished modifying the Alchemical Base, the youth slung the cannon barrel nearly as tall as himself and the Alchemical Base on his back, looking like a Swordsman about to hunt dragons.

Only the dragon-hunting Swordsman carries a board-sized greatsword, while he carries an Alchemy Cannon—but that’s not a big issue, as the new era of dragon slaying ought to introduce a change in weaponry!

Ian, sensing Yisen Gard’s gaze fixed on his head, asked curiously, “What, is there something on my head?”

No sooner had he spoken than he remembered there indeed was something on his head—the Primitive Fairy Frost Butterfly was still there.

Being composed of ice crystals and Spirit Energy, it has no weight at all, making it hard to notice its presence.

“Does it plan to follow you around like this?”

There was a subtle nuance in Yisen Gard’s tone, as if recounting his own experiences, “But such Primal Fairies quickly perish once they leave their familiar environment…”

“I’m not too sure, it might see me as a Great Fairy.”

Ian shook his head, also unclear why the other party chose to follow him.

Fae are a peculiar race.

They are the Elves of nature, without any familial relations or kinship.

Little Fairies naturally follow Great Fairies, just as a breeze flows in the direction of the wind.

If one must describe it, the Fae are a race in a cycle of constant self-birth and self-extinction.

After death, their Spirit Core is processed by the core of ‘Fairy Homeland’ and other Fairy gathering places, giving rise to new Fairies.

However, Primal Fairies have no Spirit Core, born and perished randomly, without self-will or constituting a complete life, they can only be considered a living snowflake, a chuckling gust of breeze.

But the Primitive Fairy Frost Butterfly that chose to follow Ian has already developed ‘preferences and inclinations.’ In a way, it seemed to be evolving towards becoming a True Fairy.

Ian believed that the Water Element Origin seeping from him would be enough for it to survive.

——This time going out, he really did pick up quite a few ‘little’ fellows.

With that in mind, Ian couldn’t help but look over at Shasha, who was flipping and swimming on its back to aid digestion.

If Shasha were still, one would definitely think it had a bad stomach.

His mood became as intricate as Yisen Gard’s: “I know what Ironclad Sharks eat, but what about Fairies?

Surviving is no problem, but Fairies should eat something, right?”

Since Master Gossay is to join Ian’s venture, Yisen Gard must also follow—the removal of Patrick’s growth suit still requires his blood to resolve.

Green Tide also expressed a desire to follow Ian, but was rejected.

“You are not suited.”

Assessing the Seaborn Swordsman who had offered his loyalty unsolicited, Ian nodded but refused steadily, “Aside from Master Gossay and myself, you are the strongest in the group—which means you must lead them to survive.”

“The map is here; I have marked the positions and routes.

When the time is about right, the doors will open.”

Following behind Ian, the pirate captain who intended to show that his own strength wasn’t inferior and could lead everyone to survival…

but as a young captive who knew too many secrets, he was clearly aware that he basically had no chance to act alone, hence he could only hang his head in dejection and shake it.

As for the ‘time’ that Ian spoke of, it simply meant remotely opening the doors from the Central Control Room of the base.

Through the Silver Chip, he could monitor the progress of the team at any time.

“…I understand.”

Although regretful, Green Tide didn’t argue with Ian’s decision.

He nodded seriously, “After sending them out, if Sir Ian has not yet arrived, I will come back to support.”

The young man felt somewhat helpless.

If Shasha and Frost Butterfly were little ones he’d picked up, then this person was a big one he had picked up.

He was actually somewhat troubled about how to pay the other party’s salary.

Green Tide, young and full of potential, could earn two to three hundred Talle by taking on one or two tasks, which would take just over a month.

Just like this big task, the basic salary provided by Platinum Iridium Workshop was three hundred and eighty Talle, not even counting various bonuses, performances, and subsidies.

Of course, this task was also not normal, offering double the premium and a longer time cycle.

On average, a high-ranking swordsman of the first and second power levels, as long as one didn’t get severely injured on a mission, could earn more than a thousand to two thousand Talle after a whole year of taking missions.

But considering weapon consumption, Origin Quality food replenishment, and possible dangers, it wasn’t extraordinarily profitable.

Ian shook his head, no longer thinking about these things.

At this point, it wasn’t all bad.

Green Tide led the team, following the route Ian had planned for them, towards the ‘exit of the Labyrinth’.

Although this path was zigzagging, it had no Magical Beast nests, nor water areas that might harbor parasitic worms.

Overall, it was a quite safe route.

And Ian, Yisen Gard, Master Gossay, Andor, and Shasha were the ones left behind to prepare to exterminate the Brain-Devouring Bug Nest.

Ian led the people towards the upstream of the river.

The higher they went, the heavier the mist became, until they were surrounded by a dense white fog.

But unlike the path they found on their own, the riverbank Ian led them along carried very obvious artificial traces, with stone railings and tactile paving present.

It must have been a scenic route for Redwood Base employees a thousand years ago.

“Let’s not talk about the power of the worm nest for now, but there will definitely be a large number of parasitized Magical Beasts gathered there.”

Master Gossay was curious about why these railings and roads were indestructible for a thousand years.

After touching them, he realized that there was a thin, hard film on the surface of these artificial constructions, isolating all external influences.

Standing up, he continued to speak to Ian, “We can handle a large number of Magical Beasts, but that would definitely mean we won’t have the opportunity to destroy the nest itself.”

“Tell me, you must have a plan.”

“It’s simple.

The people from Fiery Flame Land will take the lead for us.” Ian stated confidently, clearly having thought through the next battle sequence: “The nest is situated at the cooling interchange, drawing from the heat there as energy for growth.

Once people from Fiery Flame Land get close, they’ll quickly be attacked by Magical Beasts mobilized by the nest.”

“Their strength is not weak, especially the leader of their main force and the Mech Church Nun give me an extremely dangerous feeling.

They definitely have a trump card and won’t be easily taken down by the nest.”

“At the least, they should be able to tie down most of the Parasitic Beasts, attracting fire for us.”

At the same time.

A violent explosion erupted at the bottom of the ruins, causing everyone to look up.

“It seems the battle has already started.” Ian smiled slightly, then took the lead to walk forward: “I hope they can hold on for a while longer.”

“It’s time to depart, everyone.”