CHAPTER 414: CHAPTER 316: MR. XIA, FAREWELL!

"Let my final days be spent at the South Heaven Gate Fortress."

"If I die, bury my ashes in the Heroic Cemetery."

"I can’t wait to meet my comrades again."

"The plan I’ve written will be relayed by Xu Dog of the Twelve Pillars of the Country."

"My whole life has been spent thinking and draining my mind, and I’m truly exhausted."

Dr. Xia no longer even had the strength to speak.

He closed his eyes and quickly fell asleep.

Ye Bai gently covered Dr. Xia with a thin blanket.

Upon learning that Dr. Xia was found at the South Heaven Gate Fortress, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, someone relayed Dr. Xia’s words to Marshal Qilin.

Marshal Qilin looked solemn, struggling internally, and finally let out a long sigh: "Dr. Xia’s words make sense, he fought for Flame Country for more than thirty years."

"Since he wants to leave in peace, let it be as he wishes."

"We cannot deny him this last wish in life."

"Go, give Dr. Xia his final respects, and let him leave peacefully."

"He dislikes trouble, so there’s no need for an obituary."

"Let him live on in our hearts."

"By the way, to whom was Dr. Xia’s research entrusted?"

"Was it Zhang Lingxue?"

Upon hearing Marshal Qilin’s question, the person reporting had a peculiar expression: "No, it was Zhang Lingxue’s disciple, Ye Bai, a university freshman."

"He also happens to be the champion of the Young Qilin Cup in Flame Country."

At this moment, Ye Bai found his mentor, Zhang Lingxue.

Zhang Lingxue saw the subtle gesture Ye Bai made, immediately realizing that Ye Bai needed to discuss something.

The two walked to a secluded spot.

"Ye Bai, make it brief."

"The current battle situation is extremely perilous, the Four-armed King Kong Ape is about to attack."

"Especially their leader, with a menacing face."

Ye Bai smiled.

"Teacher, we have discovered how to break through the Four-armed King Kong Apes."

"All it takes is one person to defeat the Strong Vajra Ape head-on, and the entire tribe of Four-armed King Kong Apes will come under our control."

"Teacher, this achievement is meant for you."

Zhang Lingxue blinked, pointing at herself: "Me?"

"Yes!" Ye Bai nodded.

"This Strong Vajra Ape is female, and also the leader of the tribe, according to the information deduced by Dr. Xia and me."

Ye Bai specifically mentioned Dr. Xia to lend weight to his words.

"These skills of the Strong Vajra Ape were all derived by Dr. Xia."

"By having a female Pet Beast Master directly challenge this Strong Vajra Ape and defeating it, it will momentarily enter a state of Unmoving Ming King."

"At that time, you can forcibly contract with the Strong Vajra Ape."

"Teacher, among the female Pet Beast Masters in the South Heaven Gate Fortress, your combat strength is the strongest."

Zhang Lingxue awkwardly scratched her head: "Isn’t Fang Ritu also there?"

"What are you saying?"

"You absolutely shouldn’t say that outside."

It was the first time Ye Bai saw Zhang Lingxue embarrassed, which was quite unprecedented.

"But do you think I can handle the Strong Vajra Ape?"

"I feel it’s unlikely."

Zhang Lingxue frowned, clearly thinking she wouldn’t be a match for the Strong Vajra Ape, given that her experience was in research rather than exotic beast combat.

"Teacher, the Strong Vajra Ape excels in physical attacks, which is a huge disadvantage for Fang Ritu."

"Moreover, the Strong Vajra Ape has strong defensive abilities, only special attacks can affect it."

"Teacher, according to Dr. Xia’s and my predictions, if we can tame this group of Four-armed King Kong Apes, we can hold out until the Magma Dragon Turtle awakens."

Zhang Lingxue hesitated for a moment, considering the risks and rewards.

"Teacher, you must consider that with the protection of the Poison Dragon Butterfly and True Light Goddess Butterfly, you won’t be in much danger."

"Plus, your other pets can assist you."

Ye Bai continued to persuade.

"And with this Strong Vajra Ape, you can make up for your lack of close combat strength."

"Teacher, to seek victory in adversity, your position among the Twenty-Eight Constellations also matters."

Ye Bai specifically reminded.

After Ye Bai’s persuasion, Zhang Lingxue finally nodded.

She understood the importance of taming the Strong Vajra Ape.

Especially at this critical moment when the Four-armed King Kong Apes were about to attack the city.

If the Strong Vajra Ape could be tamed in advance, it would buy more time for the South Heaven Gate Fortress.

The Magma Dragon Turtle was soon to awaken, the distant volcano was trembling slightly.

Dark smoke billowed from the volcano’s top, occasionally large rocks spewed from its crater.

The Strong Vajra Ape, known as the Asura Demon Ape, was surveying the South Heaven Gate Fortress.

It was merely interested in the human world, thus bringing its kin here.

The belly of the Asura Demon Ape grumbled.

It now only wished to feast heartily.

"Roar."

The Asura Demon Ape beat its chest with six arms, producing a deafening sound wave.

Stimulated by the high-frequency waves, many Four-armed King Kong Apes’ eyes gradually turned blood red.

A faint black mist emerged around them.

Many Four-armed King Kong Apes leaped into the air, swinging their massive arms to strike the earth wall of the South Heaven Gate Fortress.

At that moment, towering earth-colored rocks appeared out of thin air.

Zhang Lingxue stood on the Poison Dragon Butterfly, looking up at the Asura Demon Ape.

"Asura Demon Ape," Zhang Lingxue called out loudly.

"Let me be your opponent."

The fists of the Four-armed King Kong Apes pounded on the earth-colored boulders, and they shattered with a crash.

The Four-armed King Kong Apes paused for a moment.

According to their tradition, when challenged, they must accept a one-on-one duel.

The Four-armed King Kong Apes parted to create a path.

Zhang Lingxue swallowed and walked out of the South Heaven Gate Fortress.

"What’s our junior sister doing?"

"Challenging the Strong Vajra Ape?"

Jiao Mu Jiao was quite perplexed.

At that moment, Dr. Xia opened his eyes.

"Haha, Jiao Mu Jiao, your junior sister may have more courage."

"This is just my analysis, ape-type exotic beasts are always ready to accept external challenges.

"As long as their leader is defeated, the entire tribe can be controlled."

"With this group of close-combat Four-armed King Kong Apes, I believe the defense of the South Heaven Gate will significantly improve."

At this moment, Dr. Xia lacked even the strength to raise his hand.

His gaze swept across Zhang Lingxue’s face, then he gestured for his bodyguard to push him outside to bask in the sun.

Dr. Xia’s body began to grow cold.

The gentle sunlight on him felt warm.

"I am about to ride the wind, free and unrestrained."

Dr. Xia had been selected for the Young Genius Class, climbing step by step like a fish leaping through the Dragon Gate, finally becoming a high-level adviser.

Some called him a tactical master, others a nurturing expert.

But stripping away the accolades, he was just an ordinary patriotic citizen of Dragon Country.

Today’s sun is so warm, the weather so lovely, yet I won’t see such beautiful scenery again.

Long live Flame Country!

Long live the great people!

May the people of Flame Country enjoy peace and prosperity, with favorable weather!

Dr. Xia’s hand silently slipped.

The bodyguard, standing like an iron pillar beside Dr. Xia, shed two silent tears, showing his reluctance.

He was a great strategist, a master nurturer, having commanded countless battles in his life.

Many times, with his wisdom, he maneuvered between nations.

"Mr. Xia, may there be no more diseases in the world."

The bodyguard gently closed Dr. Xia’s eyes, wishing him a smooth journey onwards!