Super Gene Hunting Ground

Chapter 170: Chapter 170 The Peak

”Hunting.”

”Hunting? Where to?”

Yang Xiao pointed towards the distant mist-shrouded summit of Biyun Mountain:

”Biyun Mountain’s main peak.”

”Oh? What are you going there for? The mountain is covered in snow, what’s there worth such an effort?”

Xiao Zhe looked anxious and confused.

Yang Xiao smiled; if he didn’t tell him, this fellow, along with Zhao Gang, probably wouldn’t be able to sleep.

”There’s a Giant Eagle on that mountain peak, remember me? When we were catching fish by the lake at the foot of the mountain?”

Xiao Zhe was startled, then nodded in sudden enlightenment:

”Ah, I remember now, that Giant Eagle snatched dozens of big fish from the lake, right?”

Yang Xiao nodded.

”But the Evolution Level of that Giant Eagle’s genes is very high, can you guys handle it?”

”Uh, maybe not before, but now with so many people, we should be able to put up a fight. I’ll also invite Xia Luo to come with me, it shouldn’t be a problem.”

”Boss, take me with you.”

Zhao Gang, hearing about such an exciting activity, was itching to join.

”No, you and Xiao Zhe stay home and take care of the place. You two are entrusted with the care of over a thousand people. The world isn’t peaceful right now, so you need to be cautious and vigilant. If I’m quick, I’ll be back in a day, if slow, then around 2 or 3 days.”

”Alright, take care, Boss.”

Zhao Gang had no choice but to wave his hand helplessly.

Yang Xiao suddenly remembered something else and said:

”Zhao Gang, continue leading people to dig for Ice Fish in the Star River.”

”Boss, without your One Finger Splitting Earth Soul Skill, how can we dig?”

”Heh, if I weren’t here, it doesn’t mean you all stop living, right? It’s fine, dig slowly, however much you dig counts for something, you still need to find things for everyone to do.”

”Okay.”

Xiao Zhe and Zhao Gang agreed.

Yang Xiao, along with Huang Wen and others, left.

When he arrived at Xianan University, Yang Xiao found Xia Luo.

”Xia Luo, I’m thinking of going to the main peak of Biyun Mountain, interested in joining me for some fun?”

Xia Luo laughed:

”Are you so stuffed that you can’t find anything else to do? I’m not as idle as you are. Unluckily for me, today I need to lead people to cut some trees on the surrounding mountains. We can’t compare to you all with caves; it’s a lot warmer there. Without burning fire for a day, we would freeze to death, especially at night, waking up frozen several times.”

Xia Luo now deeply regretted not heeding Yang Xiao’s advice to dig a cave together last time. He had been to Yang Xiao’s cave before, and it was indeed much warmer than their teaching building.

”Fine, I won’t force you. I’ll take people to the main peak of Biyun Mountain myself.”

”Be careful yourself, there’s snow everywhere and the roads are slippery.”

”Heh, that won’t be too difficult for me.”

Saying this, Yang Xiao, with Huang Wen and others, departed.

The main peak of Biyun Mountain is near Xianan University’s campus; there’s a special mountain-climbing highway and if it weren’t for the snow, one could usually drive straight to the mid-mountain level.

Although there’s snow on this stretch of road, it’s still passable.

But after reaching the mid-mountain level, to get to the peak, one has to take the mountain path.

”Everyone, be careful, especially watch the snow under your feet, be careful not to slip.”

The whole mountain was covered in thick snow; some areas of snow were fragile and would slide down after a slight shake.

”Boss, are you sure there’s a Giant Eagle on the peak?”

Long Yongjun asked.

”Do you forget about that small eagle that attacked us last time?”

”Oh, I remember, it seemed like the giant eagle came over to save the little eaglet at that time.”

”Right, Huang Wen, along with Li Zhan, both are Bird Beast Souls. The two of you, take flight and scout the area. Watch out for the giant eagle; it might launch a surprise attack on you.”

Huang Wen and Li Zhan nodded their heads, activated their Beast Souls, and took to the skies to scout ahead while Yang Xiao continued to lead everyone towards the mountain peak.

As they got closer to the peak, the cold became more severe. Fortunately, Yang Xiao and the others had already broken through the Primordial Gene Primary Stage. Otherwise, even with the Snow Wolf Armor, they would have struggled to withstand such severe cold. This was also the reason why Yang Xiao did not bring Qin Yu and Deng Xiao with him.

Everyone had frost on their heads, their hair having turned into chunks of ice.

Biyun Mountain’s peak soared into the clouds, and after climbing from halfway up the mountain for more than an hour, the group had only covered half of the distance.

”Boss, do you think the giant eagle might have already left? Wouldn’t it freeze to death staying at the peak in this cold weather?”

”It probably wouldn’t. The giant eagle’s evolution level is quite high, and its resistance to cold is quite strong. It should have its own nest on the mountain peak to shield against the snow, and it wouldn’t leave so easily.”

”What if it has moved away?”

”Then we’ll just treat it as a day trip for mountaineering.”

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While everyone was talking, Huang Wen and Li Zhan flew back and landed in front of Yang Xiao and the rest.

”Boss, there’s a large platform on top of the mountain with many ancient trees. On one side of the platform, there seems to be a huge cave. We suspect the giant eagle might be hiding inside the cave, so we didn’t dare to get closer.”

Yang Xiao nodded.

”Alright, that sounds about right. That giant eagle is probably hibernating in the cave at the moment. Let’s not disturb it for now; we’ll climb up there first.”

”There isn’t any path ahead; everyone be careful.”

Huang Wen warned.

With their increased Strength and Agility, climbing a small cliff wasn’t a big issue for Yang Xiao and the others, although the heavy snow and cold were expected to slow them down some.

Guided by Huang Wen and Li Zhan, the group avoided dangerous areas and slowly approached the peak of the mountain.

After an hour, everyone finally climbed onto a huge platform at the top of the mountain.

Yang Xiao took a glance around; the platform was at least a thousand meters long and four to five hundred meters wide, with several dozen giant pine trees scattered across it.

On the other side of the platform, there was a protruding boulder about a hundred meters in size. At the junction of the boulder and the platform, there was a massive black hole tens of meters high.

The group stood on the platform and took a breather.

”Okay, everyone get ready for battle.”

Yang Xiao, Long Yongjun, Feifei, Chen Fei, Chen Lu, Dai Yun, and the others lined up, prepared for combat.

”Huang Wen, you and Li Zhan fly over to lure the enemy, and be careful of danger.”

”Okay!”

Huang Wen and the others immediately flew to a distance a few dozen meters away from the cave mouth and shot a Fiery Feather Arrow into the cave.

Whoosh,

The Fiery Feather Arrow flew into the darkness of the black hole.

Boom,

The Fiery Feather Arrow hit the rock wall inside the cave and exploded.

Everyone tensely waited; after a moment, there seemed to be no reaction from within the cave.

Whoosh,

Huang Wen and Li Zhan again launched Fiery Feather Arrows which exploded inside the cave with another boom.

This time, Huang Wen had adjusted the angle of the shot, reaching deeper into the cave.

Still no reaction.

”Boss, let’s just rush over.”

Long Yongjun volunteered eagerly.

Yang Xiao nodded, and they all walked towards the cave.

Just as the group was about to reach the cave, suddenly,

Eeeek—

A sharp cry echoed from inside the cave,

Flap, a huge dark shadow flew out of the cave, and then everyone’s vision darkened as they saw the giant eagle unfurling its wings. The wingspan, connecting from left to right, exceeded a hundred meters, darkening the skies like an eclipse.