Meanwhile.
Three helicopters emerged from the island.
Leird and others climbed into the helicopters and flew towards the desert.
In the helicopter, Leird took out his mobile phone and made a call: "Hello, has your people arrived in the heart of the desert?"
Immediately!
A response came from the other end of the phone: "Boss, all our hidden black people have rushed to the destination as per your instructions!"
"In addition, all the mutated people we developed have also been deployed in the desert as per your requirements!"
"Very good, you have done an excellent job!"
Leird nodded and said, "However, according to reliable intelligence I've obtained, the headquarters of China's Martial Affairs Bureau has discovered the movements of these mutated humans. They will definitely send a large contingent here this time."
"We must not take this operation lightly!"
...
Po Tian Ying, carrying Cheng Xiaofan, caught up with the demon beasts in the blink of an eye.
"Roar!"
The demon beasts not only showed no hostility towards the pursuing Po Tian Ying, but instead nodded at Po Tian Ying and let out friendly calls.
At that moment, Cheng Xiaofan sensed that these demon beasts, like Po Tian Ying, were all strange birds and exotic beasts from ancient times.
Strange birds and exotic beasts from ancient times naturally refer to prehistoric animals on Earth.
Perhaps during Earth's prehistoric era, due to their different types, they were natural enemies.
But after Earth underwent changes, Po Tian Ying and these demon beasts managed to survive, which instantly dissolved their animosity, and they even became somewhat kindred spirits.
As he sensed this information, Cheng Xiaofan also understood.
As early as the Qing Dynasty, the person who founded the hidden black sect in China came from Great Britain under the guise of missionary work.
This missionary was definitely an extraordinary person!
He accidentally obtained these sleeping demon beasts and deciphered a powerful piece of information from them.
That is, in the heart of the desert in China, there is a gateway to the prehistoric era of Earth sealed by a barrier.
As long as one crosses that threshold, one can enter the prehistoric oasis of Earth and obtain the secret of eternal life from the plants within.
For this reason, this foreigner specially used bronze coffins to transport these demon beasts to Fuzhou.
Unfortunately, although this foreigner possessed extraordinary talent unattainable by ordinary people, he lacked the fate of an extraordinary person.
He knew that the golden core of a Chinese Earth element cultivator could awaken these demon beasts and find the gateway to the oasis in the heart of the desert.
However, he failed to obtain the golden core of an Earth element cultivator throughout his entire life.
Therefore!
This foreigner left his successor with these words: Whoever takes over as the grand leader of the hidden black sect must find a way to obtain the golden core of an Earth element cultivator and awaken the demon beasts in the eighteen bronze coffins.
Among the rogue cultivators in China, cultivators of the five elements—gold, wood, water, fire, and earth—are extremely rare, especially Earth element cultivators, who are even rarer.
Earth element cultivators are like farmers, dealing with the land beneath their feet all day. Among rogue cultivators, they are the ones who endure the most hardship and labor.
Because so few people engage in Earth element cultivation, very few have been able to establish a Five Elements Cultivation Alliance throughout history.
It wasn't until the last century that the hidden black sect finally found an old Taoist who was an Earth element cultivator. Unexpectedly, the old Taoist self-destructed his golden core, leaving the hidden black sect empty-handed.
Later, the hidden black sect set its sights on Ye Shisan, who was adopted by the old Taoist.
Fortunately, Ye Shisan heeded the old Taoist's dying words and eventually defected to Cheng Xiaofan's side.
"Chirp—"
Just as Cheng Xiaofan understood the cause of these matters, Po Tian Ying let out a piercing shriek that split the clouds and rocks. He then realized that they had already reached the heart of the desert.
However!
When he looked around, the eighteen demon beasts had inexplicably disappeared.
"Huh, where did those demon beasts go?" Cheng Xiaofan's brows furrowed immediately.
The disappearance of those demon beasts was completely beyond his expectation. They had been in his line of sight all along, so how could they suddenly vanish?
He attempted to activate his Dragon Eyes' clairvoyance, but to his surprise, it lost its effect in this place.
Clearly, this was already an area covered by a barrier.
Due to the immense power of the seal within the barrier, it also restricted Cheng Xiaofan's Dragon Eyes' clairvoyance to a certain extent.
"Po Tian Ying, did you see how those demon beasts disappeared?" Cheng Xiaofan could only turn to his Po Tian Ying for help.
"Chirp!"
Po Tian Ying shook its head, "Master, I didn't see their tracks. The disappearance of these demon beasts is very strange. It's as if some element within them was used to create this barrier back then!"
"Hmm, what you said seems to make sense!" Po Tian Ying's words immediately reminded Cheng Xiaofan.
Po Tian Ying said, "Master, it's not just 'seems to make sense,' what I said is perfectly reasonable!"
Hum hum hum...
At this moment, the three helicopters of the hidden black people also arrived.
The helicopters landed not far away, and Leird and others disembarked.
"Po Tian Ying, conceal yourself and retreat to the side!" Cheng Xiaofan then noticed that Leird and his men were all armed and instructed Po Tian Ying.
"Chirp!"
Although the guns of those people might not be able to harm Po Tian Ying, he felt it was better to be cautious.
Po Tian Ying, fearing that his master would be distracted because of him, immediately responded, quickly concealed himself with a ball of energy, and flew to the side to look for food.
There were snakes and other wild animals in the desert, which were the best delicacies for Po Tian Ying.
"Hey, Cheng Xiaofan, where are those demon beasts?" Leird, not finding the demon beasts, rushed over with his men.
Cheng Xiaofan crossed his arms and said, "I'm also looking for the demon beasts!"
One of his men rushed in front of Cheng Xiaofan, pointed a black muzzle at him, and roared with a ferocious expression: "Cheng Xiaofan, you clearly flew here right behind the demon beasts, so how can you say you're looking for them?"
"This desert is no place for you to brag and put on an act. Everything here is based on strength. No matter how capable you are, do you believe I'll shoot you dead with one shot?"
*Bang!*
Cheng Xiaofan's figure flickered, and with one slap, he sent the man flying more than ten meters away.
The man didn't even have time to groan before his entire body convulsed violently, his head lolled to the side, and he was dead.
"I hate it most when people point guns at me!"
Cheng Xiaofan's face turned cold and he said to Leird, "How do you discipline your subordinates? Why do they lack basic manners?"
Leird's facial muscles twitched as he said, "Cheng Xiaofan, I can tolerate your temporary arrogance until we find the gateway to the oasis!"
"Remember what we said to each other, and let's see who can laugh to the end!"