Chapter 41: A Light In The Darkness (Part 1)

On the shore of the lake, Alchemist Huang waved Ji Wufei over as soon as she saw the junior researcher finish speaking with Wu Ling. "What did our guardians have to say?" Huang Yeyan asked directly, wasting no time on pleasantries.

"We believe we've identified the spirit beasts that are converging on us," Researcher Ji said, her voice wavering between excited and terrified. "Brawler Su is going to attempt to intercept the Red Mist Wolves as far from camp as possible because there are many of them. On the other side, Aesthete Wu is preparing to receive the Burning Yang Sun Bear when it arrives here. My hypothesis is that the Burning Yang Sun Bear was woken from hibernation by the eclipse but it should be much weaker than normal in this odd state," she said hopefully.

"Unless it was in a position to absorb a large amount of energy from the eclipse," the older woman corrected. "Did our protectors give any instructions?"