"Emergency Notice: According to the Mystery Management Office, the southeastern area of the safe zone is temporarily under a Level Two lockdown. No entry without permission!" A series of alarm sounds echoed, accompanied by a clear and rhythmic male voice that resonated in everyone's ears.
"What’s going on?" Qin Guan instinctively asked. Years of wandering through the universe had made him tense up, his body coiled like a spring, ready to strike at any moment.
Gale opened the car door and looked around, noticing that nearby vehicles had received the same order. He frowned and said, "The main target is in the southeastern area. If we can't get through due to the lockdown, our gains might be ordinary."
Ye Yu had already informed Gale that everyone in the vehicle was on their side, searching for treasures suitable for Mental Power users, so there was no need to hide anything from them.
"Fortune favors the bold. If the management office won’t let us, then we’ll just sneak in," Qin Guan declared. He was someone who couldn't stand being bound by rules; for him, challenging regulations was where the excitement lay.
Ye Yu remained silent but had already decided to head southeast. Of course, the safety of those in the convoy was also a consideration; he couldn't risk everyone's safety for his own selfish desires.
"Everyone, during the first week, we'll hunt Star Beasts in the designated area. We'll see if there are any new notices from the Mystery Management Office, and then we can discuss further!" After saying this, Ye Yu immediately started the vehicle. This specially designed Multi-Purpose Vehicle used traditional mechanical transmission—sturdy and reliable. With a light press on the accelerator, the vehicle shot forward like an arrow released from a bow.
"12 o'clock ahead, traveling at eighty miles per hour; it will take about an hour!" Ye Yu glanced at the information for the first safe zone and continued.
"Brother Huangpu, have you noticed anything?" White Invincible hovered less than a hundred meters above ground, sensing the surrounding atmosphere for a long time but still found nothing. He instinctively asked Huang Pu Zhan, who was not far away.
Huang Pu Zhan closed his eyes as visible waves of energy radiated outward in all directions. Ignoring White Invincible's question, he remained silent until several minutes later when he finally replied, "No, it’s not nearby; I haven't detected any traces of it."
"Headquarters, request activation of space-based directed energy weapons; prepare for support at any time!" As a master at the Ninth Level Peak, Huang Pu Zhan understood how tricky the situation was and immediately called for powerful backup. However, due to magnetic field interference, his message needed to pass through special equipment within the secret realm several times before reaching headquarters.
Taking advantage of this moment, Huang Pu Zhan said to White Invincible, "I'll guide the Base Laser Cannon to attack shortly, but I’ll need you to assist by keeping that Star Beast occupied."
"Brother Huangpu, what do you think of this Star Beast?" White Invincible's gaze was fixed on the distance, and his expression grew increasingly serious. He understood that Huang Pu Zhan, as a high-level combatant, possessed an incredibly terrifying level of Mental Power. The fact that even he could not sense the Star Beast indicated it was undoubtedly formidable.
"It's difficult to deal with, but as long as we can locate it, we can definitely take it down!" Huang Pu Zhan's sword-like eyebrows lifted slightly, his demeanor radiating confidence.
Since the convoy set off, Ye Yu had been releasing his Mental Power. In this area, various detection tools either malfunctioned or were significantly less effective, making the precision of Mental Power unmatched.
Half an hour passed without Ye Yu detecting any abnormalities. He had only spotted one or two Star Beasts, and they were extremely weak; Ye Yu estimated they didn't even reach the apprentice level.
"Brother Yu, Ling'er is hungry," Long Ling'er said, breaking the monotony of the journey. Noticing Ye Yu's tense demeanor, she decided to lighten the mood.
"Miss Long, once we hunt the Star Beast, we can cook it using traditional methods; it will taste exquisite," Gale suggested as someone with experience.
Qin Guan glanced at Gale with some disdain and remarked, "Wild beasts like these usually don't taste great; after all, their evolution is geared towards survival rather than being edible. Only you sheltered flowers would think such food is delicious." Having adventured across many places in the universe, Qin Guan had similar experiences. At that moment, he slouched in his seat, looking somewhat listless; clearly, this trip was too dull for him.
"Tasting something new is also good. Ling'er, I'll cook for you then," Ye Yu responded. Before Long Ling'er could reply, his expression suddenly changed as if he had turned to stone.
Ye Yu abruptly slammed on the brakes and brought the vehicle to a halt. Shao Susu, who was driving behind him, reacted quickly and stopped her vehicle as well.
"Is there something wrong?" Nasha asked instinctively with a furrowed brow.
"There were many life forms converging in one direction; they must all be Star Beasts!" Shao Susu's hesitant voice came through the vehicle's communication system; she had evidently noticed something unusual as well.
"So many Star Beasts moving together is quite strange," Ye Yu said as he looked ahead and continued, "The strongest Star Beast I sensed earlier should be around the Third Stage."
"The highest level of Star Beast activity in the safe zone generally does not exceed the combat power of Fifth Stage. For our team, it's nothing to worry about," Gale said after conducting extensive research, feeling somewhat reassured.
Ye Yu nodded and said, "Let's keep moving." As a student of the First Military Academy, he certainly wouldn't let such minor issues deter him.
Then, Ye Yu expanded his range of Mental Power detection while also communicating with Shao Susu through his Mental Power, urging her to stay alert.
The convoy continued its journey, but everyone's expressions grew serious. As they delved deeper into the heart of the secret realm, Ye Yu felt a growing sense of concern. Along the way, they had encountered groups of Star Beasts passing nearby several times. Strangely, these creatures, which usually attacked humans, seemed to have some other mission and showed no interest in Ye Yu and his group.
"Something's off! They're being dispatched!" After nearly an hour of travel, a sudden realization struck Ye Yu, prompting him to exclaim softly.
"Dispatched?" Long Ling'er, quick to react, furrowed her delicate brows and asked, "Are you saying someone is directing their movements?"
"Shao Susu, Gale, let's get out and investigate together!" After saying this, Ye Yu opened the car door and leaped onto the roof.
The other two were quick to follow suit, standing beside Ye Yu. The three of them faced different directions and immediately activated their Mental Power to begin scanning.
"Oh no! They're all coming!" Just seconds later, Gale's expression changed dramatically as he exclaimed in shock.
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