The round, all-weather Soul Guidance reconnaissance plane swept across the surface of the sea, and in the distance, they could already see the pure white snow line.
"Director, we are about to arrive at the Extreme North." A clear voice sounded. Nan Cheng, who was dressed in a white military uniform, reported to Lan Xiao, who was sitting in the co-pilot's seat.
They were a scientific research team from the Ancient Spirit Beast Research Institute under the Douluo Federation's Heaven Dou Branch. Ever since the Douluo Federation completed their first space journey about nine thousand years ago, humans had started to explore space continuously. The continuous exploration and discoveries allowed humans to understand more about the vastness of the universe.
Following the increase in population and some other problems, humans started to attempt interstellar migration. After thousands of years of unremitting efforts, they finally completed the migration of the first planet more than a thousand years ago. In the next thousand years, humans completed the migration of seven planets and developed them.
Ever since the soul beasts almost brought about a disaster ten thousand years ago, Chairman Mo Lan, who was known as the Mother of Peace of the Douluo Federation, announced that humans and soul beasts could coexist peacefully. All killing of soul beasts was prohibited.
When the Federation was colonizing the third planet, it was given to the soul beasts. The soul beasts were led by several kings of the soul beasts to migrate from the small plane, the Myriad Beast Platform. The soul beasts finally had a home that belonged to them.
After that, the seventh planet was given to the soul beasts. With two planets that belonged to them, the soul beasts were able to recuperate for ten thousand years, and the hatred between them and humans was completely resolved. Humans were using a new method to cooperate with the soul beasts. For tens of thousands of years, the soul beasts occupied the entire Douluo planet, and humans struggled to survive. Humans invented soul tools and began to compress the living space of the soul beasts. Ten thousand years ago, the awakened king of the soul beasts led the remaining soul beasts to take revenge on humans. Today, humans and soul beasts coexisted peacefully. The changes in the era finally allowed humans and soul beasts, who were closely related to the Soul Master profession, to enter a period of peaceful development.
The scientific research team led by Lan Xiao came to the Extreme North to explore and see if there were any remaining ice type soul beasts or remnants of soul beasts. From there, they could conduct research on ancient soul beasts.
The Extreme North was once known as the last pure land of the Douluo Continent. The harsh environment here prevented the remaining soul beasts from being harmed by humans. Later on, they also migrated, but the world of soul beasts here was independent, and it took a lot of effort to get most of the soul beasts to agree to migrate. However, there were still some who chose to stay or hide.
"Alright." Lan Xiao had a major insignia on his shoulder. He was quite handsome. He was thirty-one years old this year and had graduated from the Douluo Federation's National Academy of Science and Technology. He specialized in soul beast research. All research institutions were granted military ranks and were under the unified management of the Federation.
As he agreed, his gaze unconsciously fell on Nan Cheng's beautiful curves under her military uniform. Apart from being colleagues, they were also a couple. The beautiful Nan Cheng had just entered the research institute not long ago, and the director of the research institute had already taken advantage of her. The two of them had a very good relationship and were planning to get married after this expedition.
Nan Cheng glared at him and turned his head away. Her charming appearance made Lan Xiao smile knowingly.
"After entering the Extreme North, immediately activate the life detector. Increase the intensity of the detection to the level of a ten year soul beast. "Lan Xiao ordered.
"Yes." Nan Cheng was in charge of detection and immediately responded in a business-like manner.
The Extreme North had been a bitterly cold place since ancient times. There were almost no plants that could survive here. In the past, when there were soul beasts, they were mainly large soul beasts that could withstand the cold. There were also some special soul beasts like the Ice Jade Scorpion and the Snow Lady.
Soon, the all-weather soul surveillance plane entered the Extreme North and flew towards the inner circle. A gentle white halo surrounded the plane, isolating it from the bitter cold outside.
At the center of the flat plane's lower abdomen, a pale green light spilled out. When the light landed on the ground, it formed a green halo that covered an area of one square kilometer. Any soul beast with a life strength of over ten years within the halo would be detected. This was the latest type of life detector. It was so detailed that it could penetrate a hundred meters underground.
The surveillance plane followed the coastline and scanned as it advanced. Although the life detector's detection range was very large, the Extreme North was very vast. It would take a long time to scan the entire place, or even just a part of it.
"Alright, since we're here, let's set up the detection program and take a break. I hope we can find something this time. "Lan Xiao stretched his body and said lazily. A faint smile hung at the corner of his mouth.
Looking at his appearance, Nan Cheng curled his lips. This guy was always like this. He seemed to be careless about everything he did, but he could do everything very well. When he was in school, he didn't seem to work hard, but he became a top student. After he started working, he was easily accepted into the research institute. He was clearly accepted at the same time as him, but he was still a first lieutenant. On the other hand, he had already been promoted twice. It had to be known that it was extremely difficult to be promoted. In a situation where there wasn't any war, one had to be at least forty years old to gradually become a field officer. But this guy was only thirty-one years old this year.
Thinking about it, she really couldn't accept it. She was clearly much more hardworking than him! Even when he chased after her, she seemed to be ignorant and surrendered to his harmless smile. Hmph!
Just as she was thinking, a shadow blocked the light in front of her. A large hand rubbed her head, and that familiar voice sounded in her ear. "Alright, the device will automatically alarm if it detects anything. Come and eat with me."
If it were anyone else who had become a couple with a colleague in such an important department, they would definitely be careful with their words and actions. However, Lan Xiao didn't have any self-awareness at all. He was so publicly intimate with Nan Cheng. Nan Cheng reminded him many times, but he still acted the same way. He glorified it by saying, "I can't help it!"
"Okay." Nan Cheng stood up, then realized that she had easily listened to his words again. Damn it!
She raised her head and wanted to glare at him, but what welcomed her was Lan Xiao's charming smile. Her eyes widened, and he pulled her small hand and led her to the ship's cafeteria. This guy's voice sounded in her ear. "I like your silly look."
Who was he calling silly? Who was he talking about! Just as she was thinking about whether or not to flare up. Suddenly, a series of hurried "di di" sounds attracted everyone's attention.
Nan Cheng almost subconsciously rushed back to her position and quickly performed a series of operations. The screen in front of her quickly enlarged, and she could clearly see that a strong halo was continuously being released.
Lan Xiao followed closely behind and came to her side. He looked at the screen, and his expression became serious.
"All units take note, all units take note. There might be a strong life form. The reconnaissance aircraft will rise to an altitude of three thousand meters. The life form detector will focus on detecting. The protective shield will be temporarily activated to the maximum strength. Prepare the intercepting weapons. " He didn't hesitate to give a series of orders. The lazy look on his face disappeared and was replaced with a serious expression.
The halo on the screen was red, and he was very clear what this meant. Only a hundred thousand year soul beast could release such a strong life force.
"Use the reconnaissance satellite to observe in detail." Lan Xiao patted Nan Cheng's shoulder.
"Okay." Nan Cheng's hands were like butterflies fluttering through flowers on the control panel in front of her. Soon, the satellite was connected, and the high-definition reconnaissance satellite locked onto the target under her guidance.
Lan Xiao stood up straight and turned to the main screen of the reconnaissance aircraft. On the main screen, a scene was being rapidly enlarged.
At the beginning, it was just a pure white field, but soon, the snow could be clearly seen melting. Immediately after, it was a valley surrounded by ice and snow.
Although it was called a valley, it was actually more like a crack. The crack was quickly enlarged under the high-definition detection of the reconnaissance satellite, all the way to the depths of the valley. Next to a broken piece of rock.
The huge life force came from here. When the satellite locked onto that point, Lan Xiao and Nan Cheng could clearly see that under the white snow, there was a faint golden halo flickering.
"Enlarge it a bit more." Lan Xiao said in a deep voice.
The image continued to be enlarged, and this time they could see more clearly. The snow wasn't just flickering with gold, but also silver. The two colors slowly alternated.
Nan Cheng turned to look at him and whispered, "What is that?"
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