Antarctica was a continent almost entirely covered by glaciers. These glaciers formed steep cliffs around the land, as if surrounding it with a wall of ice. The scenery was breathtaking.0

The plane finally landed at the airbase, one of the few places not encased in ice and snow.0

"We've landed!"0

Although the passengers ranged from first- to fourth-generation beastmasters, they were all relatively young, and many were visiting for the first time. Their curiosity was piqued.0

Lu Ran followed the crowd off the plane. While everyone else wore thick coats and parkas, he was dressed in everyday streetwear. He had a strong physique, so the cold didn’t bother him.1

"Where can I catch some penguins?"0

"I want to see seals!"0

"Are there any polar bears? Huh? We’re in Antarctica? Never mind."1

Excitement filled the air. Zhu Kaixin stood atop the boarding stairs and got everyone’s attention.0

"Everyone, once you've registered at the base, you can move around freely. But be careful. Even though you're all elite beastmasters, large areas of Antarctica are still unexplored by the International Alliance.0

"There are powerful beasts roaming about.0

"At the same time, this is a paradise for Ice creatures. If any of you want to contract an Ice-attribute familiar, this is the best place to do it. Penguins, seals, sea lions, albatrosses—any of these are better than domestic pets.0

"But before you catch one, you need to submit an application to the International...0