Global Catastrophe: I Became the World Tree-Chapter 171 - 146 New Discovery_1

Looking at the three colossal entities before them, everyone felt an intense sense of oppression.

However, they were mentally prepared, so they quickly regained their composure.

Under Commander Bai Yinghui’s lead, they swiftly got out of the vehicle.

"Greetings, Dragon Lord, this is our first meeting. I’m the resident commander of Yang City, Bai Yinghui," Bai Yinghui introduced himself.

"Hiss Hiss!" The Mutated King Cobra hissed in its unique way.

The Mutated Parrot beside it immediately translated, "My master, the Dragon Lord, says he is very grateful for your arrival."

"Haha, don’t mention it. Small Phoenix Mountain is also part of the Yang City region. If there’s a problem, it’s naturally our responsibility to come here," Bai Yinghui said with a laugh.

"Commander Bai, shall we begin now?" After the pleasantries were exchanged, Ye Feng, through the Mutated Parrot, got straight to the point.

"Yes! But first, could I let my research personnel study the corrosive energy inside the restricted area for a bit? Don’t worry, it won’t take too long," Bai Yinghui replied.

"Fine, go ahead! But be careful during your research; don’t risk your lives doing it." As the Mutated Parrot spoke, it paced a certain distance forward, then drew a line on the ground with its claw.

"As long as you don’t cross this line, you’re temporarily safe. The edge of the restricted area is about 10 meters in from here. Of course, it’s expanding every moment, so be vigilant."

"I’m truly thankful!" Bai Yinghui expressed his gratitude again and then turned to signal the researchers behind him.

Soon, one researcher after another got off and started unloading various instruments.

They were all researchers from the Yang City Research Institute.

Yesterday afternoon, after Bai Yinghui shared the news with the institute, some researchers became excited instead of fearful upon learning about such a bizarre place, all clamoring to come.

Eventually, it was Professor Liu Zhi’s research team who took the lead and secured the opportunity to come here for study.

And Professor Liu Zhi managed to outdo other research teams, thanks in part to Chen Dalong, who had killed a large number of Mutated Beings during the cleanup of the Donglin Mountain Range, providing him with numerous specimens for study.

In just two days, he overcame technical challenges and made an important discovery; he was now the center of attention.

For this, he personally visited Chen Dalong to extend his gratitude.

At this moment, Liu Zhi didn’t head towards the restricted area after getting out of the vehicle, but instead took a moment to look around. Upon seeing the powerful Mutated Beings all around, his eyes were filled with a fiery zeal.

He quietly approached Chen Dalong and whispered, "Old Chen, is there any way you can get me some samples of these Mutated Beings? Money is not an issue if you can do it."

Upon hearing this, Chen Dalong almost burst out laughing, "Don’t drag me into your death wish."

"Ahem, I was just talking off the cuff," Liu Zhi coughed lightly, then immediately called his team to start preparations.

At this time, Bai Yinghui also called Chen Dalong over.

"Can you sense the existence of that restricted area?" Bai Yinghui inquired.

He asked because up ahead, the trees were lush and thriving, hardly looking like a lifeless restricted zone.

Of course, he also understood that as a normal person, he might not perceive it, so he called Chen Dalong and the others to inquire.

"I can’t sense it," Wang Feng answered bluntly.

"Neither can I," Pei Jin added, frowning on the other side.

Theoretically, given their sense of danger, if the restricted area were that dangerous, they should have noticed.

As he said this, he couldn’t help but turn his gaze to Chen Dalong, who was the strongest among them.

"Here, I also can’t sense it, but that doesn’t mean much. Perhaps our abilities aren’t at the level needed. Let’s move closer over there and take another look," Chen Dalong suggested and took the lead.

Bai Yinghui glanced at the two men beside him, filled with doubt, and laughed, "I was just asking casually; you don’t need to overthink it."

He said this, patted their shoulders, and followed Chen Dalong.

Wang Feng and Pei Jin exchanged looks and couldn’t help but smile bitterly.

This place was essentially a den for Mutated Beings; how could they not overthink things? Standing here calmly was already quite an achievement.

But at this moment, they could only hurry to catch up. They hadn’t walked far before they saw Chen Dalong suddenly stop in his tracks.

"Brother Chen, what’s wrong?" Pei Jin felt anxious and quickly inquired.

"Move forward a little more, and you should find out," Chen Dalong replied.

Pei Jin glanced at Chen Dalong, then at the peaceful and serene dense forest ahead. Although he had a hunch, he still found it hard to believe.

Without hesitation, he and Wang Feng strode forward, but after less than 10 meters, a strong sense of warning surged within him.

It was as if the tranquil forest ahead had turned into a monstrous beast selecting its prey.

That intense sense of life-or-death danger made him too scared to take another step forward.

However, Bai Yinghui and the research team in front seemed unaware of anything, continuing until they stopped just before the warning line.

At this point, Bai Yinghui realized he was alone and turned back just in time to see the three men standing still.