41: The colorful lotus matures, and the spiritual energy bursts out!

“Everyone, the problem you are worried about actually has a solution, and that day won’t be too far off.”

Suddenly, Professor Xia Xinyu, who had been silent for a long time, spoke abruptly, immediately drawing everyone’s attention.

As his voice fell, two people who were auditing the meeting stood up directly, or to be precise, it was one auditor.

Because everyone else was surprised to find that the girl who stood up had not shown her face from beginning to end, and no one had entered or exited the conference room just now.

How did she appear?

“Everyone, let me introduce you.”

Professor Xia Xinyu revealed a smile, pointing to the girl, “Her name is Lin Xiaoxiao, she is an innate ability user, and her innate ability is invisibility.”

“Actually, she has been here since the meeting started, she just hid herself.”

“And this one.”

As another middle-aged man bowed to the crowd, Professor Xia Xinyu’s introduction followed, “His name is Xu Liang, he was originally a worker in a steel mill, and later awakened the ability to control metal.”

“Wait, Professor Xia.”

The Chief grasped the key point in his words, “You just said they are innate ability users?”

“What is an innate ability user?”

Professor Xia Xinyu’s smile grew even brighter, “An innate ability user is someone who awakens their innate talent without the aid of strengthening potions.”

“Recently, many people across the country have awakened abilities on their own, and these two are just representatives among them.”

Saying that, he looked at Xu Liang and Lin Xiaoxiao, “Alright, there’s nothing for you to do here, go and familiarize yourselves with your powers.”

“In the future, your abilities will be of great use.”

“Yes!”

...Yunxia Mountain Range, Seven-Colored Valley.

The stream flowed out slowly, carrying a faint fragrance of lotus flowers, about to drift to all parts of the valley.

But at this moment, the speed of the water flow slowed down significantly, seeming to be completely stagnant.

One point, two points... countless colorful light spots slowly rose, covering the pool where the seven-colored lotus grew.

When these light spots became extremely dense, a change occurred.

Hum—

As if unable to contain so many light spots, the seven-colored lotus in the pool suddenly burst out with dazzling seven-colored light, almost in the blink of an eye, spreading throughout the entire valley.

Rustle rustle rustle!

The wind picked up, and the leaves rubbed and tangled against each other, making soft sounds, chaotic but not harsh.

On the ground, countless weeds swayed with the invisible and intangible breeze, and the direction they bowed was precisely towards that pool.

Without exception.

“Tiger Brother, look at the sky!”

At this moment, Magic Cat exclaimed, continuously gently bumping Xia Fan’s body.

The latter looked up at the sound, and was surprised to find that the clouds in the sky seemed to be dyed by the seven-colored light of the valley, looking exceptionally brilliant at this time.

Even the chirping of insects and birds nearby fell into an eerie silence at this moment, as if they had suddenly vanished completely.

Yuan Dali, Centipede Qian Zu, Golden Feather, and other first-tier late-stage fierce beasts rushed over from various places, gathering around Xia Fan, their roars filled with confusion.

They didn't know what had happened to cause this sudden change in the valley, making them uneasy.

“It’s the seven-colored lotus, it’s about to mature.”

At this moment, Xia Fan withdrew his gaze from the sky and let out a few low roars to the fierce beasts beside him, but a hint of worry could still be seen between his brows.

“seven-colored lotus?”

At this moment, all the fierce beasts looked at the shimmering colorful lotus, realizing that, as Xia Fan said, this was a sign of its impending maturity.

Yuan Dali cried out excitedly, expressing his thoughts to the other fierce beasts, “Legend has it that the seven-colored lotus has the effect of strengthening the body and autonomously absorbing spiritual energy.”

“Its lotus seeds contain its lifelong essence, and one seed can provide a large amount of spiritual energy.”

“I wonder if I’ll have a chance to eat some of the mature seven-colored lotus.”

Upon hearing this, the worry in Xia Fan’s eyes grew even deeper.

Currently, Yuan Dali and other first-tier fierce beasts controlled by Soul Fire, due to the temptation of the seven-colored lotus, had all become restless, coveting it immensely.

The other fierce beasts in the Yunxia Mountain Range would definitely be even crazier.

“Tiger Brother, why do I feel like it’s… it’s about to get chaotic here?”

Magic Cat sensed the atmosphere in the arena and subconsciously moved closer to Xia Fan, whispering, “They won’t all pounce on it to snatch the seven-colored lotus later, will they?”

“No, after all, they are controlled by my Soul Fire.”

“Even if they covet the seven-colored lotus, they wouldn’t dare to act without my command!”

The reason Xia Fan was worried was because he knew there were countless other fierce beasts in the Yunxia Mountain Range; although their strength was not great, their combined numbers were a force to be reckoned with.

One careless mistake could lead to a disastrous defeat!

“Then you…”

“I’m worried that when they go berserk, they’ll all rush towards the seven-colored lotus.”

Whoosh—

No sooner had the sound fallen than a strong gust of wind suddenly blew, the leaves instantly rustled, and a deep howling sound came from far to near, rapidly approaching.

Xia Fan looked up slightly and saw streams of spiritual energy, drawn by the impending maturity of the seven-colored lotus, whistling in, forming a massive spiritual energy tide that caused a huge commotion wherever it passed.

This way, this spiritual energy tide rushing from all directions was equivalent to lighting a guiding beacon for the other fierce beasts!

All the fierce beasts would know that an extraordinary heavenly treasure was about to mature in this valley, and whoever obtained it might become the master of the Yunxia Mountain Range!

“Roar—”

“Howl!”

“Caw caw caw…”

Soon, excited roars erupted from various parts of the Yunxia Mountain Range, getting closer and closer to Seven-Colored Valley.

Xia Fan gazed intently and saw that at the valley entrance, the ancient vine, which had been planted not long ago, was frantically absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, its tendrils rapidly growing stronger.

Not only that, but the ancient vine also emitted a bloody light, a light that almost illuminated the entire valley, brilliant and eerie.

“I hope you can take this opportunity to quickly develop sentience.”

Xia Fan quickly withdrew his gaze, knowing that the ancient vine would become even tougher after this event.

“Roar—”

He let out a low roar, summoning Yuan Dali, Xiong Da, Hu Er, Golden Feather, Centipede Qian Zu, and Lang San, and then gave his orders.

“Yuan Dali, you lead your kin to guard the valley entrance and stop any invading fierce beasts.”

“Centipede Qian Zu, advance to the front of the valley entrance, warn any fierce beasts attempting to enter, and if they don’t heed the warning, immediately release poison!”

“Roar…”

These two fierce beasts cried out in agreement.

Xia Fan, however, did not stop moving, instructing the other fierce beasts, “All of you get moving, especially at the valley entrance; whoever dares to trespass will be killed without mercy!”

As his voice fell, some fierce beasts encountered Yuan Dali and his subordinates.

A bloody massacre instantly unfolded!