Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2070: How Are We Supposed to Sneak In?

"Nahai Treasure Gourd!"

Ye Haochuan swiftly brought forth the treasure gourd, pointing its opening towards the cyan-white flame.

The Nahai Treasure Gourd, with its inherent ability to absorb attribute energy, began to engulf the cyan-white flames. However, its low level, compounded by prior damage from the secret realm, proved insufficient against the flame's intensity, leading to its rapid disintegration.

Ye Haochuan hastily discarded the gourd and beat a swift retreat.

"Let's go, quickly!" Ye Haochuan urged Niu Kui as they withdrew.

Niu Kui, still reeling from the Azure Flame Wolf King's earlier assault, had only just regained his senses and was preparing to counterattack when Ye Haochuan's desperate plea spurred him to immediate flight.

"Roar~"

Witnessing their rapid retreat, the Wolf King attempted to pursue, but stumbled after a single step, nearly collapsing. A flicker of frustration crossed its eyes, but it had no recourse but to let Ye Haochuan and Niu Kui escape.

Phew~

After a sprint of several miles, and certain that the Wolf King was no longer in pursuit, Ye Haochuan finally exhaled in relief. The Wolf King's might was truly terrifying; without the element of surprise, it would have been impossible to inflict any injury. Even with its existing wounds, Ye Haochuan harbored little confidence in their ability to defeat it.

"Damn it, these late-stage Immortal Transformation Demon Beasts are incredibly resilient!" Ye Haochuan couldn't help but lament.

As Yan Meng had warned, Mushan County had become an exceptionally hazardous region, teeming with formidable demon beasts. Had it not been for his array of hidden trump cards and a considerable dose of luck, Ye Haochuan would have surely been incinerated by the Wolf King's fiery onslaught. He still found it utterly baffling how these demon beasts had located them and organized such a concentrated attack.

"Ye, have you deactivated the Divine Might yet? Are you trying to kill me?" At the peak of Ye Haochuan's contemplation, a furious roar emanated from the Communicating with God Treasure Order.

Jarred back to reality, Ye Haochuan immediately deactivated the Divine Might skill. It was then he discovered that, at some point unknown to him, the spiritual energy and flower energy reserves within the Communicating with God Treasure Order had been completely depleted.

Dou Chi, clearly still incensed, exclaimed, "Don't you realize Divine Might consumes the very flower energy of the Communicating with God Treasure Order? If that energy runs out, I perish, do you understand?"

"Well... I genuinely had no idea!" Ye Haochuan admitted with a wry smile. The first two abilities of the Communicating with God Treasure Order could be fueled by his own spiritual and flower energy, leading him to assume the third ability operated similarly.

"Who is speaking?" Niu Kui inquired, a touch of confusion in his voice.

"Just a spirit!" Ye Haochuan responded reflexively.

At this juncture, Dou Chi seemed to have expended his rage. Miraculously, he appeared unbothered by being referred to as a 'spirit' and instead quietly remarked to Ye Haochuan, "Your companion is far from ordinary!"

"In what way?" Ye Haochuan asked, intrigue piqued.

"You unleashed Divine Might indiscriminately, affecting all nearby creatures. You witnessed even the mid-stage Immortal Transformation beasts faltering. Yet your companion, merely in the early stage of Immortal Transformation, remained completely unaffected—does that strike you as normal?" Dou Chi stated with gravity.

"It truly is..." Ye Haochuan realized at that moment, casting a knowing glance towards Niu Kui. He had initially attributed Niu Kui's distinctiveness to his extraordinary strength, but it now appeared to stem from something far more profound. He found it difficult to accept that Niu Kui hailed from a simple farming family; in truth, Niu Kui could not possibly be descended from ordinary folk.

He had previously inquired about Niu Kui's origins. Niu Kui possessed no recollection of his parents, and his memories seemed to begin only at the age of eighteen, with no recall of his life prior to that. The narrative was that an old man had brought him to a mountain village, and after the old man's passing, Niu Kui had settled there.

Niu Kui himself displayed little concern regarding his background. However, Ye Haochuan was deeply interested, resolved to assist him in discovering his true parentage and unraveling the enigma of his identity. Naturally, this pursuit would have to wait until after Long Keyue was safely rescued.

"Let's proceed!"

Following a brief period of rest, Ye Haochuan and Niu Kui resumed their journey. The expectation was that human presence would increase closer to the center of Mushan County.

Yet, the towns they passed were now devoid of human inhabitants, with only a scattering of demon beasts roaming freely. Observing this desolate scene, Ye Haochuan let out a sigh.

There was a time when humanity held absolute dominion over demon beasts, dictating their very existence. But now, the tables had turned with startling swiftness, and human lives hung precariously in the balance, entirely at the mercy of the demon beasts.

"Hopefully, the survivors here can hold on a little longer!" Ye Haochuan sighed with regret.

He had already received word from Yan Meng stating that the dire situation in Mushan County had been presented to the Prefecture Master of the Myriad Realms Mansion. The Prefecture Master was currently mobilizing forces to quell the encroaching beast tide.

However, Ye Haochuan couldn't help but voice his frustration at the Prefecture Master's sluggish response. The beast tide had raged for over a month, yet a concrete plan had yet to be formulated – such a frustrating delay!

Ye Haochuan's own presence here was a matter of life and death. Naturally, he wouldn't expend effort to save strangers unless it served his primary objective.

If these unrelated individuals became an obstacle to his rescue of Long Keyue, he would consider himself not a saint, but a complete fool.

Utilizing his Heavenly Eye, Ye Haochuan could effortlessly navigate around clusters of high-ranking monster beasts as he pressed onward. This allowed their journey to appear fraught with urgency, yet in reality, it progressed with considerable ease.

As for the nights, having learned from past misjudgments, Ye Haochuan maintained a heightened state of vigilance. He proceeded with extreme caution, determined to prevent any unforeseen mishaps.

Three days eventually passed, and they finally caught sight of Mushan City in the distance.

Yet, upon observing the city's current state, a smile refused to grace his lips.

"Damn it, what gives? These demon beasts are actually guarding cities now?"

A profound sense of unease washed over Ye Haochuan.

The imposing city that lay before them remained as majestic as it had always been.

The fact that the beast tide had not inflicted significant damage upon the city gates suggested the ease with which the beasts had achieved their conquest.

Where human guards once patrolled the ramparts, there were now demon beasts standing sentinel. Their formation was surprisingly orderly. Lighter-bodied beasts were strategically positioned to prevent the very walls from succumbing to collapse.

Furthermore, each distinct species was segregated into its own designated zone, maintaining a vigilant watch without a shred of laxity.

"Blast it, how are we even supposed to sneak in now?"

Ye Haochuan couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Although the gates were not sealed shut, four formidable demon beasts stood guard. Among them was a Scent-Sensitive Demon Spirit Dog, making it virtually impossible for two humans to infiltrate undetected.