deltrittennovels Chapter 2054: Advancement Complete!
Chapter 2054: Advancement Complete!
Zhou Yu paused mid-step and turned his head, only to see a stunning woman walking towards him.
Although Zhou Yu had never interacted with her, he recognized her.
This woman was the captain of Team 97, Han Ying.
Zhou Yu smiled and said:
"Captain Han, is there something you need?"
Han Ying’s gaze held a certain brilliance as she said:
"I heard that Captain Zhou captured a Phantom Clan expert this time?"
"The Phantom Clan active around the Black Demon Mountain Range had a cultivation no lower than the Late Stage of the Divinity Transformation Realm."
"Captain Zhou managed to capture them without losing a single soldier, truly living up to your reputation."
Zhou Yu smiled slightly.
"Captain Han, you’re too kind. I was just lucky enough to arrive when the Phantom Clan had been mostly exhausted by another team, so they fell right into my hands."
Upon hearing this, Han Ying did not continue to argue about this matter but instead changed the subject and said:
"Captain Zhou, I have some connections in the Elder Council and already know about some upcoming tasks."
"I’m not sure if you’re interested, but we could cooperate to complete the tasks."
"Preparing in advance will significantly increase the success rate."
Han Ying’s words stirred Zhou Yu’s heart.
He hadn’t expected that Han Ying would be able to know about tasks ahead of time.
Such a situation indeed allowed for gaining an advantage and slightly increasing the success rate.
However, upon further thought, Zhou Yu secretly shook his head.
Firstly, he had only just met this woman and didn’t know her well. Undertaking such dangerous tasks with someone unfamiliar might not be a wise choice.
Moreover, he had many things on him that were inconvenient for outsiders to see.
Especially concerning the Four Directions Realm.
Thinking of this, Zhou Yu took a deep breath and said:
"I apologize, Captain Han. Protector Zhao mentioned earlier that this task is extremely dangerous, and I haven’t decided whether to accept it."
"I might miss out on Captain Han’s kind offer."
After speaking, Zhou Yu clasped his fist in a salute and then turned and left.
Watching Zhou Yu leave, Han Ying’s eyes revealed a trace of disappointment.
She indeed wanted to cooperate with Zhou Yu because she had reviewed all the City Defense Team’s attendance records over the past decade and found only seven teams were unscathed.
Of course, most of these seven teams were simply fortunate not to encounter any danger.
Only Team 189 encountered danger multiple times but suffered no losses and even achieved repeated feats of valor.
This was enough to demonstrate that Zhou Yu was quite extraordinary.
But she also understood that, if she were in his shoes, she would not choose to collaborate with a stranger.
Han Ying had only approached with a "let’s see" attitude, and now it seemed there was no hope.
After leaving Sitting Forget Peak, Zhou Yu quickly returned to his Spiritual Land, Little Qingshan.
He had already made up his mind to accept the task in ten days.
Therefore, these ten days were crucial for Zhou Yu.
He needed to maximize his skills and trump cards during this period.
The first task was dealing with the Fire-Eyed Ant King.
Recently, the Fire-Eyed Ant King had entered a state of advancement, completely enveloped by a transparent, eggshell-like energy shield.
Since then, Zhou Yu had kept it in the Four Directions Realm.
Because the Fire-Eyed Ant King was in an advancement state, Zhou Yu dared not hastily accelerate time and decided to let it advance slowly.
Unexpectedly, this wait lasted ten years.
Just yesterday, there was finally a change in the Four Directions Realm regarding the Fire-Eyed Ant King.
Zhou Yu, with a heart-spirit connection to the Fire-Eyed Ant King, immediately knew that its advancement was about to conclude.
Upon returning to Little Qingshan Spiritual Land, Zhou Yu immediately activated all the formations around the hill.
He also dispatched thousands of Fire-Eyed Flying Ants, concealing them within a hundred miles around Little Qingshan.
This way, any movement in the vicinity would be known to Zhou Yu immediately.
After completing these preparations, Zhou Yu carefully took the Fire-Eyed Ant King out of the Four Directions Realm.
Upon seeing the current state of the Fire-Eyed Ant King, Zhou Yu was completely stunned.
The Fire-Eyed Ant King before him had undergone a dramatic transformation compared to ten years ago when it first entered the advancement state.
Firstly, its size.
The Fire-Eyed Ant King was initially only the size of an adult’s fist.
Now, it had grown ten times larger, as big as an adult dog.
Moreover, the Fire-Eyed Ant King’s body was now covered in pale golden stripes, making it resemble a tiger from certain angles.
Then, its wings.
The previously transparent, cicada-like wings had grown dense barbs and showed a surface resembling molten lava with fiery light.
Most astonishing was the aura the Fire-Eyed Ant King now exuded, which far surpassed a normal Level 5 Demon Beast’s aura.
In other words, after this advancement, the Fire-Eyed Ant King not only transitioned from a Level 4 Demon Beast to a Level 5 Demon Beast but also far exceeded typical Level 5 Demon Beasts.
One must know, Level 5 Demon Beasts are equivalent to human experts at the Divinity Transformation Realm Level.
Could it be that after this advancement, the Fire-Eyed Ant King’s strength surpasses his own?
Realizing this, Zhou Yu startled himself.
If this were true, he couldn’t imagine the level of offspring the Fire-Eyed Ant King would produce.
If they could reach the level of Level 4 Demon Beasts, wouldn’t he be able to summon thousands upon thousands of Level 4 Demon Beasts with one move?
If so, even the strongest at the Peak of Divinity Transformation Realm would have to run away upon seeing them.
The more Zhou Yu thought about it, the more thrilled he became, eager to see the Fire-Eyed Ant King after the advancement.
In Zhou Yu’s anxious anticipation, five days and nights quickly passed.
On the sixth day, the Fire-Eyed Ant King in its advancement state suddenly let out a sharp cry.
In the next moment, it shook its whole body, and its wings started to slowly flap.
As its wings moved, the transparent barrier surrounding it was immediately shattered.
The Fire-Eyed Ant King opened its mouth and swallowed the Barrier fragments whole.
Then, its wings snapped forcefully.
Instantly, a scorching Flame Power burst forth.
The Fire-Eyed Ant King’s wings ignited.
Simultaneously, the Fire-Eyed Ant King transformed into a streak of fire, shooting away.
Its speed had increased at least tenfold compared to before.
Perhaps because it hadn’t been active for ten years during the advancement.
Or maybe it was because it was in an excited state after the advancement.
The Fire-Eyed Flying Ant flitted its wings and soared freely around Zhou Yu’s cave dwelling.
In no time, the cave’s furnishings and Herb Garden were reduced to ash.
Seeing this, Zhou Yu once again showed a joyful expression.
It seemed the Fire-Eyed Ant King’s control over flames was even stronger than he had imagined.
After some tumult, the Fire-Eyed Ant King flew towards Zhou Yu, landing on his shoulder, and nuzzled Zhou Yu with its dark head.
Zhou Yu petted the Fire-Eyed Ant King, then sent it back into the Four Directions Realm.
Next was the Fire-Eyed Ant King’s egg-laying moment.
With the Fire-Eyed Ant King sorted, Zhou Yu took out two items from his Storage Ring.
One was the Five Races Sacred Objects, the Divine Beast Essence Blood, he had seized from the Tomb of Death.
The other was the Simurgh Feather.