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The massive shadow beast stood facing the warehouse door. Enveloped in black mist, it charged towards the door. "Big Pillar, it seems... it feels no pain," Lin Mo whispered. Her voice carried a strange undertone.

Li Haotian looked at the shadow beast. Its eyes were cold and lifeless, devoid of any emotion. "Then, beat it until it feels pain," Li Haotian said. A playful look appeared on his face. His left hand had already grasped another brick. Golden-red flames enveloped the brick once more.

The shadow beast charged forward with incredible speed. It carried a foul stench. Li Haotian's gaze remained steady. He shielded Lin Mo behind him. The brick in his hand felt alive. He knew that a true contest had just begun. "Bang!" Li Haotian flung the golden-red brick in his hand. The brick whistled through the black mist. It aimed straight for the shadow beast's brow. The shadow beast's massive body continued its charge. It seemed to have no intention of dodging. The brick struck the shadow beast precisely between the brows.

"Woo—" The Shadow Beast let out a mournful howl. Its black mist instantly dissipated. Its massive body slammed heavily against the warehouse's concrete wall. The wall shook violently, revealing the Shadow Beast's true form. Its entire body was bluish-black. Its skin was covered with numerous tiny suckers, densely packed, emitting a foul stench. Its eyes were blood-red, staring painfully at Li Haotian.

"Wow, this is tough," Li Haotian said. He looked at the Shadow Beast. The Shadow Beast's massive body slowly slid down the wall. "It can howl, which means it feels pain," Lin Mo said. She peeked out from behind Li Haotian. "That smell is awful, it's too strong." "It stinks," Lin Mo said, covering her nose.

"Su Wan, what is that?" Li Haotian asked. "Shadow Beast," Su Wan's voice came. "They are higher-level mirror creatures with strong physical defense. Ordinary attacks are unlikely to be effective." "I see it," Li Haotian said. He looked at the repelled Shadow Beast. "Besides the stench, I can't see any other distinguishing features."

"Li Dazhu, watch out!" Su Wan suddenly shouted. "Energy readings are soaring! More Shadow Beasts are charging in!" Outside the warehouse, the ground trembled. A rumbling sound filled the air. The cracks in the walls widened. A dozen Shadow Beasts emerged from the black mist. They roared, closing in on the warehouse. Their blood-red eyes flashed in the black mist.

"There are quite a few this time," Li Haotian said. He pulled Lin Mo behind him. "Stand back a bit. Don't let the stench bother you." "I'm not afraid," Lin Mo said. She hugged Li Haotian's waist tightly. "I want to watch you fight," Li Haotian said helplessly. He gripped his bronze dagger tightly. Golden-red flames instantly enveloped the dagger. "Then watch carefully."

The first shadow beast charged into the warehouse. It opened its gaping maw, revealing sharp fangs. Li Haotian dodged the beast's attack. His bronze dagger drew a golden-red arc, precisely striking the beast's side of the neck. The beast's skin was tough; the dagger only made a shallow cut, not penetrating deep. The shadow beast roared angrily, turning to swat at Li Haotian with its massive claws.

"Useless," Li Haotian said. He dodged to the side. The dagger erupted with golden-red flames. He slashed fiercely, aiming for the shadow beast's hind leg. The shadow beast let out a painful scream. Its hind leg was scorched by the golden-red flames. Black mist surged. Its body retreated. The other shadow beasts also rushed into the warehouse. The entire space became crowded. The stench of blood grew even stronger.

"Dazhu, that one." Lin Mo suddenly pointed to the hind leg of one of the shadow beasts. Her voice was slightly urgent. "It's bitter there, not tasty." Li Haotian's eyes flashed. He looked in the direction Lin Mo was pointing. The hind leg of that shadow beast. Black mist surged on its surface. Faintly visible was a purple fleshy tumor the size of a fist. The tumor throbbed slightly, emitting a unique fluctuation.

"Is it there?" Li Haotian asked Lin Mo. "Yes." Lin Mo nodded. Her expression turned serious. "It really wants to hide, but it can't." Li Haotian immediately understood. He looked at the shadow beast. The shadow beast seemed to sense something. Its black mist surged, and it tried to retreat. Li Haotian moved like lightning, instantly rushing in front of the shadow beast. He grabbed the shadow beast's hind leg.

"Sizzle!" The Golden Crow's True Blood erupted instantly. Golden-red flames instantly engulfed the Shadow Beast's hind legs. The Shadow Beast let out a shrill scream. Its massive body struggled violently. The flames spread rapidly, engulfing the entire Shadow Beast. In less than three seconds, the Shadow Beast turned into a pile of charred ashes. Faint purple smoke lingered in the ashes, dissipating into the air.

The other shadow beasts suddenly stopped attacking. Their blood-red eyes stared at Li Haotian in terror. Their massive bodies began to retreat, shrouded in black mist. They seemed to sense the demise of their companions and the dangerous aura emanating from Li Haotian. They ceased their roars, only whimpering softly.

"Brother Dazhu, what did you find?" Su Wan's voice came through. Her tone was tinged with excitement. "They're retreating!" "Lin Mo discovered it," Li Haotian said. He patted Lin Mo's head. "The Shadow Beasts' weakness is the purple growth on their hind legs." "Their energy core is hidden there," Lin Mo said. She pointed to the charred ashes on the ground. "The core has been burned away."

The horde of shadow beasts began to retreat out of the warehouse. They moved swiftly. Black mist surged. Soon, their figures disappeared into the ruins. Inside the warehouse, only Li Haotian and Lin Mo remained, along with the pervasive stench of burning.

"Looks like even the Shadow Beast has a weakness," Li Haotian said. He sheathed his bronze dagger. "Su Wan, any new developments?" Su Wan's voice was slightly breathless. "Brother Dazhu, 'Boss's' signal is starting to weaken. It seems to be retreating." "Retreating?" Li Haotian frowned slightly. "So fast?"

"Yes, the signal fluctuations have become very unstable," Su Wan said. "The source is moving at high speed towards the outskirts of Donghai City. It seems to be heading towards some sea direction." "Sea?" Li Haotian pondered. He looked at Lin Mo. "Are they... trying to run away?" "It's so annoying," Lin Mo said. She pouted. "And it still calls itself a creation."

"That's not important," Li Haotian said. He looked towards Donghai University in the distance. "Su Wan, what's the situation at Donghai University?" Su Wan's voice became serious. "Brother Dazhu, there's a new energy reaction in the underground area of ​​Donghai University." "New energy?" Li Haotian asked. "How strong is it?"

"Even stronger than the mirror core from before," Su Wan said, her tone tinged with seriousness. "The fluctuation frequency is very similar to the previous 'mother' core. It's like something has been activated." "Is that so?" Li Haotian asked, looking at Lin Mo. Lin Mo's eyes were fixed on Donghai University. "Something's making noise," Lin Mo said, her ears twitching slightly. "Very noisy."

"Looks like that's the real focus," Li Haotian said. He ruffled Lin Mo's hair. "This 'boss' is really cunning." "Is he trying to distract us?" Lin Mo asked. "Possibly," Li Haotian said. "A feint, pretty clever." "Su Wan, pinpoint the core underground location of Donghai University," Li Haotian said. "I'll take Lin Mo there."

"Brother Dazhu, it's very dangerous there now," Su Wan warned. "The Pioneers' pharmaceutical business probably has an even more powerful backup plan." "Whatever backup plan they have," Li Haotian said. He picked up Lin Mo. "I'm not afraid of any backup plan." "Lin Mo, are you scared?" Li Haotian asked. Lin Mo shook her head. She pointed towards Donghai University. "There, there's a very fragrant smell."

"Smells good?" Li Haotian asked, puzzled. "Yes," Lin Mo nodded. "Even better than braised pork." Li Haotian smiled. His golden-red flames erupted again. He grabbed Lin Mo and rushed out of the warehouse. His figure darted through the ruins, his target Donghai University. Su Wan's voice continued to report in the earpiece, "Brother Dazhu, several unidentified armed groups are gathering at Donghai University from the suburbs. They are numerous."

"Are they here to provide backup, or to ambush us?" Li Haotian asked. "Both are possible," Su Wan said. "Our initial assessment is that they are reinforcements from the pioneers' medicine-making team." "Reinforcements?" Li Haotian scoffed. "Perfect timing." He quickened his pace even further.

The ruins receded rapidly behind them. Li Haotian, carrying Lin Mo, jumped onto an abandoned Hummer with a Dragon Shield hood. The Hummer's body was cracked by the previous shockwave. The windows were shattered. "Can this car still run?" Lin Mo asked. Li Haotian reached out and pressed his hand on the Hummer's hood. Golden-red flames instantly spread. The Hummer's engine emitted a deep roar.

"Yes," Li Haotian said. He opened the car door, placed Lin Mo in the passenger seat, and got into the driver's seat himself. The Hummer's body hovered slightly, its wheels emitting a golden-red glow. The Hummer shot off like an arrow towards Donghai University. Under the night sky, in the direction of Donghai University, purple light flickered. The energy fluctuations became even stronger. It seemed that something was there, slowly awakening.

"Su Wan, where is the peak energy level?" Li Haotian asked. The steering wheel in his hand emitted a golden-red light. "Underground in the B-section teaching building," Su Wan said. "That's the lab you went to before." "It really is the same old place," Li Haotian said. His eyes flashed with golden light. He knew that the real enemy, perhaps, was waiting for him there.

He floored the accelerator. The Hummer roared deafeningly and sped towards Tunghai University. He wanted to see what kind of challenger it was this time.

"Brother Dazhu, the Dragon Shield Special Forces have been tied down on the bridge by an unknown creature and are unable to provide support," Su Wan's voice came through.

"Understood," Li Haotian said. His gaze sharpened. He knew. This time, he truly had to rely on himself.