Redemption of a Born Demon

Chapter 330 - 248: The Storm Gathers Again, an Array Map Manifests in the Sky (Part 2)

"Shu Xuanji? That name sounds a little familiar... The Martial Hero Conference?"

Station Chief He’s expression shifted slightly when he heard the researcher’s words. It seemed he remembered something. He let out a sigh of relief, the tension in his heart easing.

Although they were stationed at the Antarctic Research Station year-round, it wasn’t as if they had no internet. They weren’t completely oblivious to major events happening in the outside world.

On the contrary, life and work here were quite dull, so they spent even more time surfing the internet than people in many other professions.

They knew all about the Martial Hero Conference that had caused a sensation in Donghua, and even the major events that had transpired in Japan.

The names Wang Chen, Meng Qianyuan, and Shu Xuanji—all of whom had shone brightly at the Martial Hero Conference—were still frequently mentioned in the online circles of the Donghua Martial Arts Realm. Station Chief He naturally knew of them; he just hadn’t connected the name to the beautiful woman standing before him.

"I am Shu Xuanji. The authorities back home are aware of the anomaly here in Antarctica. I’ve come to investigate and to do some cultivation. The staff at the outer research station asked me to check on you all as I passed by. I’m relieved to see you’re safe and sound."

Shu Xuanji said with a smile, her gaze then shifting to the two-meter-tall Yeti corpse on the ground.

Because it had been killed by her Flying Sword Technique, which destroyed its Life Magnetic Field, the body was externally undamaged. It looked as if it had simply fallen asleep.

"By the way, does anyone know what this creature is?" Shu Xuanji asked.

"That thing..."

From behind, a young man peeked out, glancing at it with curiosity, but he didn’t dare show his whole head, afraid the monster might suddenly spring back to life.

"It’s dead. Don’t worry."

Hearing Shu Xuanji’s words, everyone finally relaxed and gathered around. Some curious team members even reached out to touch it.

"It looks similar to some kind of ape, but white apes don’t seem to have this build or appearance," they said doubtfully after examining it.

They had truly never seen such a creature before.

"Does it look a bit like the Vermilion from the legends in the Classic of Mountains and Seas?" a team member suddenly spoke up.

"There is a resemblance," Shu Xuanji said thoughtfully. "The legendary Vermilion had a white head and red feet, which is somewhat similar. Besides, the fact that this monster can survive in this blizzard and at the pole is highly unusual in itself."

Coming from Qingcheng Mountain, she naturally knew of certain secrets. This world was far less simple than it appeared.

In fact, prototypes for many of the legendary Exotic Beasts in the Classic of Mountains and Seas could be found in the real world.

The origin of the Classic of Mountains and Seas is a mystery. It’s even a mystery whether it’s documenting Earth at all. To say it was fabricated from thin air doesn’t seem quite right, and it’s hard to figure out what exactly happened back then.

It seemed something truly extraordinary had indeed happened deep within Antarctica.

For a moment, everyone began whispering amongst themselves.

"Xiaohu, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and get Ms. Shu a cup of hot water!"

Station Chief He interrupted their discussion.

Everyone else came to their senses then. Shu Xuanji had come all this way specifically to check on them, and it was rude of them to ignore her while discussing the monster.

"Ms. Shu, let’s talk inside. It’s warmer in there," Station Chief He invited.

Shu Xuanji nodded, not refusing the offer.

The blizzard outside was truly fierce. Even for a Saint Expert like her, walking in it for an extended period could lead to hypothermia. She had to wear some form of insulated gear.

The appearance of these monsters also proved that the subsequent investigation would likely involve unknown risks. She needed to rest and get back in top condition here before proceeding.

Besides, since she had promised others she would investigate the situation at Kunlun Station, she naturally needed to get a clear picture of what was happening.

After going inside, they chatted briefly. Shu Xuanji learned that their food and energy supplies could last for at least another half a month—or a full month if they were frugal. This put her mind at ease.

In turn, Station Chief He and the others learned about the situation outside. The outskirts of Antarctica were less affected by the blizzard, but rescue teams still couldn’t get in. However, they hadn’t given up and were still trying to find a solution—Shu Xuanji being one such attempt.

It had to be said, Shu Xuanji’s arrival gave everyone an immense sense of security. For a moment, the howling blizzard outside seemed less terrifying.

On top of that, Shu Xuanji had a pleasant and talkative personality, unlike the aloof Yi Beidou. As they chatted, the atmosphere grew lively, and some of the younger station researchers even started affectionately calling her "Sister Shu."

"Sister Shu, what kind of technique did you use to kill that monster just now? On the monitor, all we saw was a flash of green light, and that gorilla-like monster just collapsed. How are you so powerful?" someone asked.

"That’s a Sword Immortal technique from my Qingcheng Sect. Our Qingcheng Sect is accepting disciples now, so if you get a chance to return to the country, you can go and check it out," Shu Xuanji said with a grin, not forgetting to promote her own sect.

"Sister Shu, you came all the way here just like that? This outfit doesn’t look like any kind of futuristic tech, does it?" a young female researcher asked curiously, looking at the form-fitting suit Shu Xuanji was wearing.

"People like us have strong Qi and blood, which allows us to resist the cold. I’m actually one of the weaker ones. A stronger expert could walk freely in this blizzard wearing just a thin layer of clothing. I still need to wear an insulated suit."

Speaking of which, Shu Xuanji’s expression turned a bit wistful. After all, she had only recently achieved Ascension. Although her strength had improved lately, she still wasn’t powerful enough.