"Thanks."

Xiao Wuyu didn't stand on ceremony with Jian Ning. Although he also had some food in his storage bag, it wasn't as plentiful as Jian Ning's. Liu Yan was currently pregnant and needed to supplement her nutrition, especially meat.

What Jian Ning gave us was truly a timely help.

The aftershocks continued throughout the following day, but no major dangers were reported. The mountain-protecting formation truly played its greatest role, withstanding several waves of attacks from mutated beasts.

Of course, spirit stones are consumed very quickly.

Thanks to Jian Ning's large reserves, even though it hurts to use them, she knows that now is the most crucial time, so she doesn't feel reluctant.

Three days passed in a flash. Today, the aftershocks had completely subsided. Jian Ning and Xiao Lingfeng walked out of the base and saw that the cracks in the ground outside had widened considerably.

"It'll be troublesome to get out of here. Aside from genetically engineered warriors, ordinary people simply can't get through." Xiao Lingfeng looked at the crack blocking the base's entrance, feeling a headache coming on.

"It's alright, I'll think of a way. We can use the Earth Spirit Orb to seal this crack." Jian Ning had just finished speaking when her expression suddenly changed, and she looked up at the distant sky.

Thick smoke billowed into the sky, stretching as far as the eye could see. Then the sunset was dyed crimson by the scorching lava, and the deafening roar could be faintly heard even from this far away.

"The volcano has officially erupted. It seems to be not far from here."

Jian Ning looked at the red clouds in the sky, feeling somewhat worried.

This protective mountain formation can block earthquakes, but it cannot block air.

The volcanic ash from the eruption has a significant impact on people's respiratory system.

It seems I should take out the stockpiled masks and distribute them to everyone. I also need to find Xiao Wuyu to see if he has any formations that can filter the air. This won't be easy; the area is too big.

And that's not all; along with the volcanic eruption, volcanic debris was also ejected.

Temperatures can reach over 800 degrees Celsius. It flies close to the ground at extremely high speeds, reaching speeds of up to 200 kilometers per hour, capable of causing devastating damage to everything in its path.

These were all things Jian Ning had read in popular science books before, and she didn't expect to remember them so clearly now.

"I'll go and discuss it with Commander Gao. It would be best to put a filter at the entrance of the cave to block the possibility of volcanic ash being inhaled into the lungs."

Xiao Lingfeng also thought of this problem immediately. That's why they're husband and wife; they're truly in sync.

"I have some masks here, I'll distribute them to you first, I reckon you won't need them until tonight."

The volcanic ash will soon blanket the mountain. We need to hurry and figure out a way out. I still have gas masks, and oh yes, protective suits too. Take them all. Put them on quickly when needed.”

Xiao Lingfeng nodded and took it, but didn't move it.

"Xiao Ning, do you have any extra protective suits? I can use a spiritual energy shield, and I can also convert it into internal breathing."

The volcanic ash didn't affect me much, but the leaders and former leaders are just ordinary people, and I wanted to give it to them.

"Here are two more sets for you. I don't have many left, and there aren't any left for others." Jian Ning took out two more sets of protective suits and gave them to him, adding a reminder as she did so.

"I know, then I'm going." Xiao Lingfeng put away his protective suit, turned around and ran up the mountain. Jian Ning didn't stay idle either, and quickly went to find Xiao Wuyu.

"It will be quite difficult to protect against volcanic ash."

Xiao Wuyu frowned upon hearing this. He could manage if it were just one or two people, but protecting everyone inside such a large mountain was far too difficult.

Humans need to breathe, so how can volcanic ash in the air be filtered out?

“Unless you turn this mountain into a place isolated from the outside world, so that the people live in the mountains and don’t breathe outside air, Jian Ning, why don’t you enlarge your immortal abode and put this mountain inside?”

Suddenly, Xiao Wuyu's eyes lit up, and he felt that he had really come up with a good idea.

“The spiritual energy inside the immortal abode is abundant and forms its own system, so it’s not impossible.” Jian Ning thought this method was feasible after hearing him say that, but the things inside the immortal abode must not be seen by these mortals.

It seems I need to go back and discuss this with Minglan, the steward of the Immortal Abode.

"I'll think about it, I'm leaving now." Jian Ning said, quickly running home and then entering the Immortal Abode. She entered the Exquisite Treasure Pavilion and arrived at the ninth floor.

As soon as I opened the door, I heard coughing coming from inside.

"Master, you've arrived." With the voice, Minglan came out, his figure becoming more ethereal and looking much more haggard.

"What's wrong with you?" Jian Ning asked quickly.

"It's alright, it's just that my time is probably running out, and I may not be able to stay with Master for much longer." Minglan coughed again, her voice filled with a heart-wrenching pain. She truly looked like she was on her deathbed.

"It's my fault. I haven't found the Nine-Turn Profound Yin Grass for you yet. Hang in there a little longer, once things are settled here..."

"I'll go and take a look at the Hundred Thousand Mountains of Miao territory." Jian Ning then remembered that she hadn't fulfilled her promise to him. She couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

"Life and death are determined by fate. I have lived long enough. Master, have you come to see me?"

"Yes, a volcano has erupted outside, and volcanic ash is coming soon. I want to carve out a part of the Immortal Abode."

To secure the mountains outside, it would be best to build a barrier to prevent people on either side from crossing. Do you have a solution for this?

“These are no big deal, of course I can do it.” Minglan agreed immediately.

"Where is the mountain?"

"Right outside, what I mean is to use a celestial abode to enclose this mountain, allowing it to exist in its own separate space."

The volcanic ash outside can't reach the immortal abode; if that's the case, all these people can be saved.

Jian Ning shared his thoughts with Minglan. He quickly replied that there was no problem.

Standing there, with a thought, Jian Ning felt a violent tremor within the Immortal Abode, almost like an earthquake, though of a smaller magnitude. It must have been Minglan making some alterations to the interior of the Immortal Abode.

"Alright, that's enough. The air in the base is now connected to the air inside the immortal abode, isolating it from all outside air."

Those people will not be able to sense the existence of the Immortal Abode.

I've already separated the mountain using an oxygen mask alone. Ordinary people won't feel the change in the world unless I die and my powers disappear.

Minglan's tone was somewhat forlorn.

"Don't talk about dying or anything, after this earthquake..."

There will be a period of time for people to rest and recuperate. I'll set off immediately to find the medicine. Don't worry, I'll definitely find it. I'll leave things here to you; I'll head out now.