《Beast Taming: I Can Evolve Indefinitely》 Chapter 1 - 1 Various level settings 1 Various level settings Translator: 549690339 I. Pet Beasts 1. Bloodline Level of the Pet Beast: Servant-Elite-Lord-King-Emperor-Myth- 2. Pet Beast Growth Level: X (Zero to Seven) stage Y (One to Ten) level 3. Pet Beast Skill Level: Low-Level, Mid-Level, High Level, Super Level, God Level 4. Energy Value: Horizontally arranged in order of growth level, vertically is the bloodline level Servant: 500-10,000-200,000 Elite: 1,000-20,000-500,000-10 million Lord: 3,000-40,000-1 million-20 million-4E King: 6,000-80,000-2 million-40 million-8E-200E Emperor: 10,000-160,000-4 million-80 million-16E-800E-1M Myth: Over 1M II. Beast Master Beast Master Level: One (Transparent), Two (White), Three (Green), Four (Morning Star-Blue), Five (Shining Moon-Purple), Six (Sunrise-Gold), Seven (Legend-Dark Gold) III. Others 1. Task & Disaster Level: F, E, D, C, B, A, S 2. Treasure Level: Normal, Rare, Epic, Mythical 3. Secret Realm Tower Type (To be completed) Trial Type, Battle Type, Support Type, Combination Type, All-Around Type Chapter 2 - 2 Chapter 1: Does Golden Finger also play with Matryoshka dolls? 2 Chapter 1: Does Golden Finger also play with Matryoshka dolls? Translator: 549690339 ¡°The Federation¡¯s Titled Legendary ¡®Celestial Brilliance¡¯ publically confirmed that his son will be studying in our city, quickly sparking a craze for contracting Undead Department Beasts in our city. As such, our guild would like to advise everyone to make rational contracts, instead of blindly chasing stars¡­¡± Bai Qi put down his phone, rubbed his slightly sore eyes, and looked at the bustling crowd and beasts outside the car window as his consciousness slowly sank into his Soul Space. He looked at the giant white egg inside, sighing helplessly. [Name]: Evolution Egg [Condition]: Inactive This was the umpteenth time he had checked this egg since he traveled to this world, but the data behind the Evolution Egg apparently had no plan to change, it was always in an inactive state. A Golden Finger that couldn¡¯t be activated was worse than not having one at all. ¡°Master, please stop the car.¡± The car stopped obediently. Bai Qi stood up, carrying his backpack and quickly got off. He then headed toward the nearby Elf House. As soon as he got close, Bai Qi saw Beast Masters holding small beast-like skulls walking out of the building in front of him. The Elf House. The largest beast breeding base in Gusu City, which also operates a Beast trading business, and occasionally adopts stray beasts. The Elf House was mainly focused on canine beasts, but other types of beasts were also available, albeit undead ones were very rare. The star effect was really powerful indeed¡­ The news he had just seen flashed through Bai Qi¡¯s mind. He quickly pulled his gaze back, pushed open the door, and walked into the Elf House. He saw a thin youth patiently comforting a Golden Dog. Zhuge Chen quickly noticed Bai Qi¡¯s arrival. He handed the Golden Dog, which was already calm, to an employee next to him. He walked to Bai Qi and asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t you have a class with Professor Chu today? Why are you here so early?¡± Bai Qi shrugged and said, ¡°You know, if I had waited for Professor Chu to finish, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to come over today. By the way, where¡¯s that guy? I brought his new mechanical prosthesis.¡± Zhuge Chen laughed and said, ¡°The previous prosthesis was completely destroyed by his biting. Now he¡¯s resting in the rehabilitation room. I¡¯ll take you there.¡± Bai Qi nodded and left with Zhuge Chen for the rehabilitation room. ¡°Someone, catch that little skeleton!¡± Just as the two of them were about to leave, a cry of alarm suddenly came from the distance. A small, delicate skeleton suddenly ran out of a room, scampering frantically in all directions. ¡°Roar?¡± The dog-like beasts around them immediately perked up at the sight of the little skeleton, charging towards the skeleton. These were stray beasts adopted by the Elf House, and naturally acted on instinct without a Beast Master¡¯s control. The little skeleton was also aware of the ¡°enemy¡± approaching quickly and reacted just as quickly, darting around through the crowd with deft agility, and the pack of dogs was unable to catch him. Was this guy truly among the very slow Undead Department low-level servant skeleton soldiers who could be outpaced by 70-year-olds? Bai Qi looked somewhat baffled at the agile little skeleton slicing through the crowd, doubting what he was seeing. As the Beast Masters hesitated, he took a small metal ball out of his bag, took aim at the right time, and threw it at the little skeleton. A large net made of characteristic fibers flew out. Although there were no ferocious beasts wreaking havoc in Gusu City, there were occasionally situations where beasts lost control. Bai Qi had prepared some knick-knacks for self-defense and the Spider Web Ball was one of them. Sensing the spider web suddenly overhead, the little skeleton instinctively wanted to dodge, but the roads around were blocked by the dogs. The little skeleton could only watch as the spider web enveloped it. The little skeleton that was caught by the spider web was evidently not willing to cooperate, struggling with all its might. But the spider web only tightened, and by the time Bai Qi approached, the little skeleton could not move at all. ¡°You really are not afraid of causing trouble, Zhuge Chen, putting a skeleton and dogs together.¡± As Bai Qi picked up the small skeleton and was about to hand it to Zhuge Chen, he suddenly felt a tremor in his consciousness space. The giant white egg, silent for many years, suddenly shook violently. The surface was instantly covered in countless cracks, letting out streaks of black light. Finally, the light faded, the eggshell scattered to the ground, and the thing inside was revealed. Another egg?! [Name]: Evolution Egg (Black Iron 0%) [Condition]: Activated Gazing at the black giant egg in his soul space, Bai Qi felt as if his heart had been trampled by tens of thousands of divine beasts, a chaotic mess. Did the so-called ¡®Golden Finger¡¯ also play with matryoshka dolls these days?! However, why did the Evolution Egg, which had been silent for so many years, suddenly awaken today? Bai Qi exited his soul space, looked at the Little Skeleton struggling desperately in the spider web, and pondered with a doubtful expression. ¡°Bai Qi, your left hand¡­¡± Zhuge Chen pointed at Bai Qi¡¯s left hand and asked, ¡°Have you awakened your talent?¡± Bai Qi, stunned at these words, followed Zhuge¡¯s glance and found an intricate rune mark appearing on the back of his left hand. Rune marks, the medium for Beast Masters to link their beast control space to summon beasts. It was also the hallmark of a Beast Master. Surely, was the Evolution Egg his Beast Mastery Talent? If it hadn¡¯t suddenly activated today, he might never have become a Beast Master in his lifetime. Thinking of this, Bai Qi once again looked at Little Skeleton, feeling the information coming from the Evolution Egg. After a moment of silence, he said to Zhuge Chen, ¡°I¡¯ll buy this skeleton.¡± Then, without waiting for Zhuge Chen¡¯s reply, Bai Qi placed his left hand on Little Skeleton¡¯s head. In an instant, the rune mark on Bai Qi¡¯s left hand suddenly spread out, transforming into two transparent circular arrays that enveloped Little Skeleton, one on top, one below. Seeing these two becoming arrays gradually closing in, Little Skeleton struggled instinctively, but it calmed down the instant it came into contact with the array, allowing itself to gradually disappear into the array. Finally, when the two arrays fully closed, the figure of Little Skeleton disappeared completely and appeared in Bai Qi¡¯s soul space. Then, Bai Qi felt a warm current flow throughout his body and soul in an instant. His spirit invigorated, it seemed that even his body had become much stronger. After contracting a beast, a Beast Master would receive certain feedback. He had truly become a Beast Master. Bai Qi shook his head and gradually adjusted to the sudden surge of spirit power, then shifted his attention to Little Skeleton. [Name]: Skeleton Soldier [Race]: Undead Department [Development Level]: Zero Stage, Level One [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Servant (Mutation) [Racial Skill]: Bone-breaking Reformation (Beginner) [Condition]: Evolvable No wonder it was so fast. It turned out to be a mutant species. It¡¯s not surprising that the Evolution Egg would guide him to make a contract. But he didn¡¯t even have an offensive skill. This was quite weak. No wonder it was a low-level servant at the bottom of the Undead Department, the kind that even mutation couldn¡¯t save. Everybody knew that bloodline level represented a pet beast¡¯s basic attributes and growth limit, while the development level reflected a pet beast¡¯s developmental condition. This low-level servant, the Skeleton Soldier, probably wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against a second-stage elite creature even if it advanced to the third stage. However, the bloodline levels didn¡¯t seem that crucial anymore. Looking at the ¡°Evolvable¡± on Little Skeleton¡¯s status bar, Bai Qi felt full of anticipation. Chapter 3 - 3 Chapter 2: Hatching Eggs Works as Well 3 Chapter 2: Hatching Eggs Works as Well Translator: 549690339 Looking at the disappearing Little Skeleton in front of him, Zhuge Chen¡¯s eyes turned strange, he asked, ¡°Bai Qi, did you make a contract with that skeleton?¡± Bai Qi nodded, saying, ¡°That¡¯s right, I felt a connection with this little guy, so I made a contract with him immediately.¡± A connection? Are you kidding me¡­ Zhuge Chen rolled his eyes, completely clueless about how to respond. ¡°I¡¯ll pay you back for Little Skeleton later, I¡¯m going back home.¡± At this moment, Bai Qi was excited, he quickly made up an excuse and took big strides towards the outside of the Elf House. Only then did Zhuge Chen snap out of it, shaking his mechanical prosthetic in his hand, saying, ¡°The mechanical prosthetic is not¡­ installed¡­ ¡± Before he could finish his sentence, Bai Qi had already disappeared at the doorway. Zhuge Chen could only sigh helplessly and quietly put away the prosthetic. Soon, Bai Qi returned to his home. A three-story villa with a courtyard. Bai Qi¡¯s parents were researchers for a certain consortium, so his living conditions were decent. However, his parents were often not at home. Apart from the short conversations when they sent him living expenses every month, Bai Qi was not much different from an orphan. But Bai Qi didn¡¯t mind, he enjoyed the peace. After returning home, Bai Qi began to examine the Rune Mark on the back of his left hand. After awakening their talent, Beast Masters would form a Rune Mark on the back of their hand, which would also transform the Beast Master¡¯s Soul Space into a suitable Beast Control Space for beasts to live in. Moreover, this Rune Mark would gradually enhance the Beast Master¡¯s spirit and physique. But right now, these were all secondary. Bai Qi, controlling his Spirit Power and connecting it to the Rune Mark, a Transparent formation appeared before him. Accompanied by ripples, a pure white Little Skeleton climbed out from inside. According to the Level of the Beast Masters, the complexity and color of the summoning formation would also be different. Simply put, the higher the level, the more complex the formation, and the darker the color will be. For a beginner Beast Master at the First Stage like Bai Qi, the summoning formation was simply a nearly Transparent circular formation. The summoned Little Skeleton was obviously a bit confused. A Flames of Soul flickered continuously in its hollow eye sockets, seeming somewhat unaware of its situation. According to the data published by the Federation, Beast Control¡¯s Bloodline Level is divided into five classes, namely Servant, Elite, Lord, King, and Emperor. As a Servant with the lowest rank in the Undead Department, Little Skeleton¡¯s intelligence was indeed worrisome. The only hope now was that the Evolution Egg lived up to its name. Bai Qi immersed his consciousness into the Evolution Egg. A stream of information flooded into his mind, allowing Bai Qi to roughly understand the functions of the Evolution Egg. Just like its name, the Evolution Egg could freely enhance the Bloodline Level of the Beast Control, strengthen the natural Talent of Beast Control itself. If it is said that the growth level of Beast Control determines the current strength of Beast Control, then the Bloodline Level determines the upper limit of Beast Control. In other words, as long as there is an Evolution Egg, it was not impossible for a caterpillar to evolve into a Sky-Rending Seat. With the low racial value of the skeleton soldiers and the Evolution Egg that can enhance the Bloodline Level. This specialty, was a perfect match! But how should this be used? With an experimental mindset, Bai Qi laid his hand on Little Skeleton¡¯s head and extended his Spirit Power towards the Evolution Egg. The moment Bai Qi¡¯s Spirit Power touched the Evolution Egg, a black light extended from his palm, quickly enveloping the Little Skeleton within it. Bai Qi felt a sudden weakness in his body and some trance in his mind. But this feeling only lasted for a short while, and Bai Qi returned to normal. Looking at the dark eggshell in front of him, his expression became even weirder. [Name]: Black Iron Egg [Condition]: Evolving So it¡¯s really hatching eggs. Can a creature like a Skeleton even hatch? It¡¯s neither oviparity nor viviparity, how can a skeleton relate to these? After circling around the Black Iron Egg for quite a bit, Bai Qi eventually gave up the idea of accelerating the hatching process by heating it and stood quietly waiting on the side. Crack. After waiting for about half an hour, the Black Iron Egg finally cracked open. The shattered shell scattered all over the ground, and the figure of Little Skeleton was also revealed. It still looked thin, apart from the slightly brighter flame in its eye sockets, there didn¡¯t seem to be any significant changes. That¡¯s it? With a doubtful mind, Bai Qi once again put his hand on Little Skeleton¡¯s head, his eyes shining. [Name]: Skeleton Soldier [Race]: Undead Department (Mutated) [Growth Level]: Zero Stage, Level One [Bloodline Level]: Mid-level Servant [Racial Skills]: Bone-breaking Reformation (Beginner), Skeletal Hardening (Beginner) [Condition]: Evolvable The bloodline level had changed from a low-level servant to a mid-level servant, and there was an additional racial skill. Such significant changes made Bai Qi wonder whether the effects of the Golden Finger were too strong or whether the base of Little Skeleton was just too weak. ¡°Let¡¯s try it one more time.¡± Thinking about it, Bai Qi once again used the Evolution Egg, silently waiting with anticipation for Little Skeleton to hatch again. At last, the moment Little Skeleton appeared, Bai Qi immediately started to investigate. As he expected, Little Skeleton¡¯s data had not changed. It was still a mid-level servant, and no new skills were added. It must be because the foundation was too weak¡­ Bai Qi quietly dismissed the idea of directly evolving the Skeleton into a divine beast. Looking at the lively Little Skeleton in front of him, he suddenly thought of something. He was so engrossed in researching the Golden Finger, he almost forgot to name the little guy. Although some Beast Masters simply used the creature¡¯s species to name their controlled beasts, the name ¡®Skeleton Soldier¡¯ really was a bit too lame. I choose you, Skeleton Soldier! Thinking about the image he would project during battles in the future, Bai Qi got goosebumps. ¡°I¡¯m going to name you Alpha.¡± Clatter clatter. Little Skeleton seemed very satisfied with its new name. With a click of its jaw, it released a wave of affection towards Bai Qi through their shared pact. Bai Qi, seeing this, was quite satisfied. He said, ¡°Alpha, try out your skills.¡± Little Skeleton nodded, a flash of soul fire emanated in its eyes and a metallic luster emerged from its bones. The originally fragile bones that seemed to break at a single blow suddenly became much harder. However, it seemed they couldn¡¯t cover the whole body; only a small part had changed. After all, these were newly acquired skills, and the proficiency was not yet enough. Bai Qi stroked his chin, pointing at a big tree in the yard, and said, ¡°Alpha, use Skeletal Hardening and attack that tree.¡± As soon as the words fell, Little Skeleton sprang from its spot and reached the tree at a speed that surprised Bai Qi. It swung a punch. Bang. The tree trembled, and a shallow fist mark appeared on it. Alpha picked up its fallen right arm with a clueless face, looked at the sturdy tree in front of it and then at its own weak bones. The soul flame in its eyes dimmed a bit. Just like in the Elf House, Little Skeleton¡¯s speed did indeed far exceed its peers. Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t have been able to dodge so many people. The evolution had made it even faster. Its power, however, was still a bit weak; its output was clearly not enough. And it seemed that Little Skeleton itself couldn¡¯t handle the speed; the joints were too fragile. It needs to evolve a few more times. Clatter clatter¡­ Little Skeleton also felt what Bai Qi was thinking. It lifted its spirit again, staring at Bai Qi¡¯s right hand with an extremely expectant process. Evolve, I want to evolve! Bai Qi once again used the Golden Finger to envelop Little Skeleton. After a brief dizziness, he began to think about other possibilities. Alpha¡¯s base was simply too low. It would not be combat-ready in a short time. He needed to enhance its combat power from other aspects first. Bai Qi clapped his hands, immediately made up his mind, and then plunged into the villa. Chapter 4 - 4 Chapter 3: Andru Beast - Skeleton Version 4 Chapter 3: Andru Beast ¨C Skeleton Version Translator: 549690339 The next day. Zhuge Chen appeared in front of Bai Qi¡¯s house with a large bag, waited for quite a while after ringing the doorbell, before the gate slowly opened. With deeply set dark circles and worn-out face, Bai Qi appeared at the door. Seeing that it was Zhuge Chen, Bai Qi shook his somewhat dizzy head and said, ¡°Zhuge Chen? You finally came. Did you bring any food?¡± ¡°Uh, are you okay?¡± Seeing Bai Qi in this state, Zhuge Chen¡¯s face fell, handing over the shopping bag he was holding to Bai Qi and said, ¡°You were fine yesterday¡­¡± Bai Qi yawned, flipping through the shopping bag while answering, ¡°Nothing much, just didn¡¯t sleep last night.¡± Zhuge Chen looked doubtfully at Bai Qi devouring the food like a starving ghost, but didn¡¯t ask further, saying, ¡°You ran off as soon as the contract was concluded yesterday. I thought I¡¯d come see you today and congratulate you.¡± ¡°By the way, where¡¯s your skeleton?¡± ¡°Alpha? He¡¯s lying in my workshop.¡± Bai Qi pointed towards his yard, feeling a wave of dizziness. He immediately took a piece of bread out of his bag, rapidly cleaned it up, and then regained his senses. Yesterday, he had evolved Alpha six times in a row, nearly draining his already not-so-strong body completely. Add to that his own reckless messing around with other things, if Zhuge Chen had come a bit later, he might have starved to death here. However, it was also a wake-up call for Bai Qi. In the future, when using the Evolution Egg, he must prepare some supplements in advance. Looking at Bai Qi in this state, Zhuge Chen remembered some rumors about pets of the Undead Department and couldn¡¯t help but shudder. This guy, he hasn¡¯t been depleted by that skeleton, has he? He seems to have heard about cases in other cities where pets of the Undead Department had rebelled and sucked the life out of the Beast Master. ¡°Are you sure you¡¯re okay?¡± Bai Qi nodded, saying, ¡°It¡¯s good that you came, could you lend me a hand?¡± Zhuge Chen nodded, followed Bai Qi to his workshop, and saw Alpha obediently lying on a platform, but he had already been dismantled into pieces. This scene was almost identical to that of a bizarre science experiment in the movies. Zhuge Chen looked at Bai Qi speechlessly and asked, ¡°Is this what you were working on last night?¡± ¡°Alpha¡¯s foundation is too poor, so I plan to strengthen him a bit,¡± Bai Qi nodded, took a mechanical shoulder guard from the side and quickly connected Alpha¡¯s arm and body. ¡°Don¡¯t just stand there, help me install this too. I¡¯ve specially designed it as plug-and-play; it¡¯s not difficult.¡± Is this your way of asking for help¡­. Zhuge Chen couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes, but seeing Bai Qi in a state where he could fall asleep at any moment, he earnestly helped out. Soon, Alpha was assembled once again, still looking frail. But with the addition of the metal armor, he seemed somewhat stronger. Not bad, now there was no need to worry about Little Skeleton¡¯s joints falling off due to his fast speed. Bai Qi examined him up and down and was quite satisfied with his design. Actually, if it weren¡¯t for Little Skeleton¡¯s inability to handle too much weight, Bai Qi would have wanted to add more. A laser sword, chest plate cannon¡­ As long as he wanted, making a beast from the Other Realm like Andru wasn¡¯t impossible. Of course, Bai Qi was only thinking about this, such weapons were only eligible for Beast Masters of the third stage and above. Not only were they worth a fortune, they were also not affordable for a student like Bai Qi, who relied on his parent¡¯s living subsidy. Seeing Bai Qi in this state, Zhuge Chen shook his head helplessly and said, ¡°So why were you so eager to make the contract yesterday? There were quite a few beasts worth making the Main Pet at Elf House.¡± Having awakened his talent with much difficulty, but contracting a skeleton soldier with a very low ceiling, Zhuge Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit sorry for Bai Qi. Bai Qi shook his head and said, ¡°Alpha may just be a skeleton soldier, but he is considered to be a mutant species. He may not be much worse than others.¡± Upon hearing this, Zhuge Chen was stunned, and remembering the somewhat abnormal speed of Alpha the day before, he seemed to understand. ¡°So that¡¯s it. If it¡¯s a mutant species, then it makes sense.¡± [Name]: Skeleton Soldier (Alpha) [Race]: Undead Department [Growth Level]: Zero Stage Three Level [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Servant (Mutated) [Racial Skills]: Bone-breaking Reformation (Beginner), Skeletal Hardening (Beginner), Invisibility (Beginner) [Condition]: Evolvable Although they barely avoided dying from exhaustion at home, the gains were also quite good. Not only did they elevate the bloodline level to high-grade servant, they also once again developed a racial skill, and the growth level also improved by three levels. However, the cost was that the originally neat courtyard now looked like it had been ransacked by bandits. It seemed that they had to go and equip Alpha with some special training tools. Zhuge Chen, circling around Alpha, couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°Attaching mechanical weapons to a skeleton soldier, what would Professor Chu think if he found out?¡± Bai Qi shrugged, ¡°This is called learning being put to use, and there¡¯s no rule saying that students of Mech are not allowed to install them on other pet beasts.¡± Mech, full name, Mechanical Pet Beast Arms Design, was also one of the special majors of Star Mechanics Academy. ¡°Um¡­ I suppose so.¡± At Zhuge Chen¡¯s words, he was somewhat at a loss and couldn¡¯t refute Bai Qi¡¯s argument. Even though there are no instances of mechanical arms and non-mechanical pets being put together yet, some auxiliary mechanical equipment is still relatively popular with pet-type pet beasts. As for installing weapons, there seems to be no explicit prohibition against it. ¡°So, are you planning to raise this ¨C um, Alpha as a mechanical pet beast? I remember traditional pet beasts and mechanical pet beasts don¡¯t have the same energy, do they?¡± Bai Qi shook his head, ¡°That won¡¯t be the case, it¡¯s only a temporary solution for now.¡± The strength of a Mechanical Beast was that it could be equipped with various weapons and energy sources. As long as the resources and technology were in place, and it didn¡¯t exceed the mental capacity of the Beast Master, it could be strengthened indefinitely. Alpha¡¯s current equipment could only be considered as external weaponry, and still needed to supplement energy separately. Unless Bai Qi could research a technology that allowed traditional pet beasts and mechanical weaponry to share or convert Energy Value, it could only be used for now. Of course, the most important reason was that he was broke. As a newly emerging pet beast system for humanity, Mechanical Beasts, despite their strength and providing the Federation with tools to contend with the kingdom of ferocious beasts, weren¡¯t affordable for just anyone. Besides, he had the Evolution Egg on hand, so there was no need to worry about this for now. There¡¯s nothing that can¡¯t be solved by evolution. If there is, then simply evolve multiple times. ¡°Alright, I should get going. I was originally going to have you install the mechanical prosthetics, but let¡¯s wait until you¡¯ve rested.¡± Zhuge Chen planned to leave after a short stay, and only then did Bai Qi remember that he had been so preoccupied with studying the Golden Finger the day before that he had forgotten about this. ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯ll go with you now.¡± Bai Qi put Alpha into the pet beast space and pulled Zhuge Chen out. ¡°By the way, do you have any other quirky pet beasts like Alpha?¡± Chapter 5 - 5 Chapter Four: Beast Master Association 5 Chapter Four: Beast Master Association Translator: 549690339 ¡°Argh~¡± In the Elf House daycare room, Bai Qi silently watched a man and a wolf, playing out a scene of an epic chase, and sighed quietly. [Name]: Arctic Ice Wolf [Race]: Wolf Species [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Elite [Introduction]: This wolf, which dwells year-round in freezing climates, is calm and composed, boasting remarkable ice-based skills. Even though Bai Qi was a mechanical engineering student, his knowledge was rather extensive, so he quickly recalled the information about this pet. However, he found it hard to reconcile the image of this Arctic Ice Wolf with the one in front of him. The black and white fur, the deep blue pupils, and the three lines of vertical scars that patterned at the center of its forehead. Add to that its unusually hyperactive nature ¨C it was a spitting image of Bai Qi¡¯s Husky from his previous life. It was said that dogs evolved from wolves, but looking at the situation before him, it seemed more like devolution. What else would you call an Arctic Ice Wolf without any ice-based skills if not a devolution? ¡°I¡¯ll handle this.¡± Seeing Zhuge Chen, who was clearly out of stamina, Bai Qi stepped forward and touched the Husky with a metal stick. The Husky immediately stiffened and fell down. ¡°Gosh~ this rascal, even with one leg less, he couldn¡¯t stay quiet.¡± Seeing the Husky finally stop, Zhuge Chen panted heavily, and asked, ¡°But, will it be okay like this?¡± Bai Qi shook his head and said, ¡°Of course, this level of electric current will only paralyze him temporarily, it won¡¯t hurt him.¡± Speaking of which, Bai Qi turned the Husky over, picked up his mechanical limbs and tools from the side, and started working with ease. ¡°Done.¡± Soon, Bai Qi had installed the mechanical limbs. Seeing the Husky that was still laying still and sticking out its tongue, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes. ¡°Zhuge Chen, are you sure this guy¡¯s leg was smashed by an ice block and not bitten off by its own kind?¡± With such an amusing personality, this Husky would certainly be treated as an oddball within its stern-faced Arctic Ice Wolf peers. Zhuge Chen shrugged, and said, ¡°Who knows, but you reminded me. Ever since the mechanical limb was installed, it has been rejected by its own kind. I must arrange a separate room for it.¡± As soon as his words fell, the Husky abruptly stood up, randomly bolted, and steadily fled the daycare room. ¡°Argh!¡± In this world, there was no cage that could lock him up! Watching the quickly retreating Husky, Bai Qi took out a remote control and pressed a button. A small electric current suddenly sprang from the mechanical limb, causing the Husky to twitch all over and fall to the ground. The air was faintly filled with the scent of roasted meat. ¡°I installed an electric shock device inside. it will prevent this guy from running around in the future. Here, this is the remote control.¡± Zhuge Chen took the remote control, not knowing what to say, but Bai Qi was impatient and urged him, ¡°Okay, take me to see those more eccentric pets you have.¡± Zhuge Chen glanced at Bai Qi in confusion, and asked, ¡°Why, are you looking for some more mutant species?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Sort of.¡± The Evolution Egg¡¯s activation had been rather sudden, and Bai Qi wasn¡¯t sure yet if it was because of the Alpha or the mutation. The Undead Department Pets weren¡¯t common within the city, even if there were any, they were already under contract with someone and he couldn¡¯t research on them, so he could only try mutated ones at Zhuge Chen¡¯s place. Once Bai Qi confirmed, Zhuge Chen revealed a helpless look, and said, ¡°You¡¯ve been to my farm before, if there were any mutated ones then they would have already been booked. As for Alpha, it just came from Undead Hill so no one found out.¡± Tsk, that makes sense. Bai Qi could not help but feel some headaches, but still was not willing to give up, and dragged Zhuge Chen around each breeding area again. Of course, the result was obvious, and the Evolution Egg hadn¡¯t undergone any change. He might just have to go to Undead Hill, but it seemed that only those who had obtained a Beast Master license could go there. He had been too focused on studying the Golden Finger and had forgotten about this matter. However, Alpha had just made a contract, and probably wouldn¡¯t pass the examination for now. He could take a walk around the training field there, and see the effect of his modification. ¡­ Beast Master Association. Bai Qi hurriedly rushed to the counter, where a young female receptionist welcomed him with a smile. ¡°Hello, welcome to the Beast Master Association. What service would you like to avail?¡± Bai Qi stepped forward and said, ¡°Hello, I want to rent a training ground.¡± There are only three ways to enhance a Beast Master¡¯s pet. Resources, training, and battle. Using resources to supplement the growth needs of the pet is the easiest and simplest method, but this method is slow and costs a lot of money. Training is relatively more challenging, but it can more effectively promote the improvement of the pet¡¯s own abilities. If it is supplemented with appropriate resources, the effect might be even better. As for battles, although they have the highest risk and can even threaten the life of a Beast Master, the benefits they bring to the pet and the Beast Master are the most significant. This benefit is not an improvement in one aspect of ability but is the combat skills and experience gained in life and death. This is not something that can be obtained from resources and training, Bai Qi had just signed a contract with Alpha and naturally wouldn¡¯t risk going outside to engage in any life-and-death battles. As for resources. What resources can the Undead Department use to enhance themselves? Waiting online, it¡¯s quite urgent. So the only option left for Bai Qi was training. The female receptionist smiled and nodded, saying, ¡°Can I know your pet¡¯s race, so I can arrange a venue for you.¡± Bai Qi said, ¡°Undead Department, Skeleton Soldier.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, the female receptionist¡¯s face was a little awkward, and she said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but recently there¡¯s been a surge in the number of undead Beast Masters in Gusu City, so the training field for the Undead Department is already full.¡± This too? Was it because of the ¡°Son of Celestial Brilliance¡± coming to Gusu City? Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but despise Gusu City¡¯s blind star-chasing behavior. However, after noticing the strange look in the female receptionist¡¯s eyes, he quickly realized. Did she think of him as one of those mindless fans? Bai Qi felt rather helpless and was about to leave when the female receptionist continued, ¡°Of course, if you don¡¯t mind, I can arrange for you to train with others.¡± Usually, Beast Masters don¡¯t like to expose their training methods in front of others, but recently the training field for the Undead Department was seriously overcrowded. Most of the ones here were first-stage apprentice Beast Masters, and that¡¯s why the association proposed this solution. ¡°No problem.¡± Bai Qi pondered for a moment and chose to agree. He wanted to see the training effect of the specialized field first. If the difference wasn¡¯t significant, he might as well stay at home and train. ¡°Okay, then. Please fill out your basic information, and then pay 500 Federal Coins to wait for your number.¡± 500 Federal Coins?! Bai Qi felt a pang of pain. He had just given Alpha a set of simple mechanical armor, and had also paid Zhuge Chen the fee for Little Skeleton. He had very little left of his living expenses. Although considering the wear and tear of the training field, this price was reasonable, but that didn¡¯t help his current financial straits. It seemed he needed to find a way to earn money. If he only relied on the living expenses given by his parents, Bai Qi would really have to eat dirt. Chapter 6 - 6 Chapter Five: Do You Think You Are a Transformer? 6 Chapter Five: Do You Think You Are a Transformer? Translator: 549690339 The popularity of the Undead Department¡¯s training grounds far exceeded Bai Qi¡¯s expectations. It was not until after waiting for roughly an hour that the female receptionist finally began to call Bai Qi¡¯s name. ¡°Hello, your training partner is also a first stage trainer. He has already gone in. The training period is three hours, and here is your number plate. Please keep it properly.¡± Bai Qi took the number plate and rushed towards the training grounds. Being charged five hundred for three hours, and furthermore, with the cost divided among multiple people, suggested that he would only be coming here for training once in the short term, considering his funds. Thus, he could not waste any time. ¡­ Following the number on the number plate, Bai Qi arrived in front of a training room. Looking at the door teeming with an undead atmosphere, he pushed it open and walked in. Graveyard. That was Bai Qi¡¯s first impression upon seeing the scene behind the door. In order to enhance the effects of pet training, the Beast Master Association¡¯s training grounds were generally constructed based on the breed and attributes of the pets they cater to, primarily utilizing same-attribute materials for construction. However, Bai Qi did not expect the Beast Master Association to have such leisurely sentiments as to create a graveyard here. ¡°While I understand it¡¯s to maximize the training effect, but was it necessary to make it this creepy¡­¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but grumble a little. If a small child were to be frightened here one day, the Beast Master Association might just have to deal with a wave of complaints. As Bai Qi stepped into the training ground, he saw a four-meter-long, hefty-limbed skeletal giant tiger with a mouth full of tusks squatted next to a young man. Its hollow eyes, with twin will-o¡¯-the-wisp burning, were fixed on Bai Qi. [Name]: Ghost Bone Giant Tiger [Race]: Undead Department [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Racial Skills]: Ripping Claw, Tiger Nutation, Intimidation Compared to Bai Qi¡¯s Little Skeleton, the abilities of the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger were clearly several levels above, but Bai Qi did not have any intention of comparing with it. Instead, he summoned Alpha by opening his magic array. He hadn¡¯t come to fight, so it didn¡¯t matter how strong the others were. Moreover, with the Evolution Egg, Bai Qi didn¡¯t worry for Alpha¡¯s future in the slightest. Skeleton soldier? Have the Beast Masters of Gusu City gotten so brainless in their pursuit of stardom? Lu Yuan looked disdainful upon seeing that Bai Qi had summoned a lowest-level skeleton soldier. But he figured that made sense, as Gusu City was just a small town after all, and they couldn¡¯t contract high-rank Undead Department pets. Also, what the hell were those mechanical guards on its joints? Once both parties arrived, a middle-aged man dressed in dark-colored work clothes walked out from another small door. Looking at the pets that the two of them had summoned, he said, ¡°My name is Lan Shao, I will be your accompanying trainer today. As this seems to be your first time here, let¡¯s practice evasion and defense.¡± Upon hearing Lan Shao¡¯s words, Lu Yuan frowned, clearly somewhat reluctant. His Ghost Bone Giant Tiger was a high-grade elite. It didn¡¯t exhibit the slow speed and low defense issues of lower-rank skeleton pets. He wanted more practical training. As he registered this, Lan Shao laughed and said, ¡°Do not disparage evasion and defense skills. The higher the ranks of the battle, the more crucial these two skills become.¡± Bai Qi nodded quite in agreement with Lan Shao¡¯s viewpoint. Preserving oneself was paramount. Only by staying alive was there a chance to progress. Seeing that there was no disagreement, a blue magic array suddenly appeared in front of Lan Shao. An imposing black and white giant wolf appeared in front of everybody. Its appearance was identical to a Husky; however, it emanated an air of royalty. ¡°This is my main pet, the Arctic Ice Wolf King, a Third Stage Lord. All you need to do is dodge its ice arrows as best as you can.¡± Lan Shao patted the head of the Arctic Ice Wolf King and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll adjust the frequency and power of the attacks based on your status.¡± Both of them nodded, controlling their beasts to enter the training field, then retreated out of the combat range. Pets that had already bonded wouldn¡¯t attack humans on their own, but if hit by their skills, people could still get hurt, so they couldn¡¯t get too close. ¡°Ice Wolf King, use ice arrow.¡± Seeing that they were ready, Lan Shao ordered the Arctic Ice Wolf King via the psychic bond between a Beast Master and their pet. ¡°Awooo~¡± The Arctic Ice Wolf King let out a howl, and suddenly its body was surrounded by chilling frost. It opened its mouth wide, and sharp ice arrows flew out, roaring toward Alpha and the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger. ¡°Alpha, harden your skeleton, then dodge the ice arrows.¡± Bai Qi immediately issued the command to Alpha. Given that Lan Shao was focusing on evading and defending today, he naturally didn¡¯t want to overdo it. Considering that Alpha¡¯s skeletal hardening was only at a beginner¡¯s level, Bai Qi didn¡¯t plan to resist head-on. In contrast, Lu Yuan, having seen the ice arrows approaching, issued a completely different command. ¡°Ghost Bone Giant Tiger, Ripping Claw!¡± Upon receiving the command, the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger roared, its front claw appearing cloaked in a ghostly light as it swung, tearing through the hail of ice arrows. ¡°Power and burst are good, it¡¯s been bred quite well.¡± Lan Shao immediately saw that the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger wasn¡¯t simple and secretly praised it, then turned his gaze toward the Little Skeleton, immediately taken aback. Even though both were under a shower of ice arrows, to accommodate Bai Qi¡¯s Little Skeleton, the attack density on both sides was slightly different. After all, they were customers, and he couldn¡¯t exactly shatter their confidence. However, considering the way the Little Skeleton was responding, it seemed he might have overthought it? Unlike the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger, who forcefully resisted the ice arrows, the Little Skeleton had no intention of resisting directly. It relied solely on its speed to dodge, clearly with ease. Even when it encountered unavoidable situations, the Little Skeleton¡¯s joints would bend at unorthodox angles to forcefully dodge. The Little Skeleton even managed to roll itself into a skeleton ball to evade the ice arrows. Glancing at Bai Qi¡¯s school emblem on his clothes, Lan Shao seemed to understand something and immediately issued a new command to the Ice Wolf King. Whew Whew Whew! Upon receiving the command, the frequency of ice arrows on the side of the Little Skeleton suddenly increased drastically, and likewise on the side of the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger. Faced with the sudden escalation of the Ice Wolf King¡¯s attack, the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger clearly felt the pressure. It not only used Ripping Claw, but also began to properly dodge. When evasion was not possible, it even chose to resist with its body. Indeed, even if a Third Stage Beast Master refrained from unleashing full power, the skills they utilized weren¡¯t something to be casually resisted. However, this was a good thing. He could focus on training once that guy knew his limits and retreated earlier. Lu Yuan looked at his Ghost Bone Giant Tiger, which was advancing and retreating with tact, but noticed that the attention of Lan Shao and even the Ice Wolf King were not on his giant tiger, but all focused on the Little Skeleton on the side. Was it shattered? Following Lan Shao¡¯s gaze, he saw that under the concentrated attack of the Ice Wolf King, the Little Skeleton was completely unscathed. It skillfully dodged all the ice arrows, without even a slight scrape. Seeing this, Lu Yuan¡¯s expression turned weird. Such fast speed and varied body forming, do you think you¡¯re a Transformer? Chapter 7 - 7 Chapter 6: Predecessors Truly Did Not Deceive Me 7 Chapter 6: Predecessors Truly Did Not Deceive Me Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi naturally noticed their gazes and was quite satisfied with his modifications. When he designed the shoulder guards, he not only considered strengthening the joint connections but also replaced the joints with spherical joints commonly used in mechanical beasts. With this type of joint installed, Alpha¡¯s movements were not limited to conventional cognition, and its degree of freedom in movement was substantially enhanced. Only an undead creature like Alpha could undergo such an operation. Other pets wouldn¡¯t be able to. Watching Alpha in the field effortlessly dodging the ice arrows with his constantly twisting body, Bai Qi suddenly lost some interest in the training and thought about leaving. The experiment results were apparent. There seemed to be no point in staying around longer, especially when they weren¡¯t training for actual combat. The training had only started fifteen minutes ago. Shouldn¡¯t the front desk be willing to refund him? ¡°That kid¡¯s expression, why does it annoy me so much¡­¡± Seeing the bored expression on Bai Qi¡¯s face, Lan Shao suddenly felt an inexplicable irritation. The Arctic Ice Wolf King felt the same way, and the originally slender ice arrows suddenly transformed into ice cones. Crackle, crackle. When the ice arrows changed into ice cones, Alpha immediately felt the pressure increase. His original relaxed movements suddenly became a bit rushed, but after a brief adaptation, he managed to cope. The innocent Ghost Bone Giant Tiger, however, wasn¡¯t as fortunate. After struggling for a while, it was hit by the concentrated ice cones and had its leg bone be broken, temporarily losing its fighting capability. It was because the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger was injured that Lan Shao realized his error. He immediately ordered the Ice Wolf King to stop its actions and asked Bai Qi, ¡°Has your skeleton soldier undergone mutations?¡± Bai Qi nodded when he heard the question, he didn¡¯t have any intention of hiding anything, and candidly admitted it. Little Skeleton¡¯s speed was so exaggerated. If he didn¡¯t admit that it was a mutation, others might suspect him. Although the Evolution Egg seemed to be very similar to the Beast Master Talent, it was better to be cautious. Moreover, Alpha was indeed a mutant species. ¡°I see, that explains it.¡± Lan Shao nodded. Even though the modifications were refreshingly new, even without them, the Skeleton Soldier¡¯s speed was unusually high. It was somewhat wasteful to have this rare mutation, which you might not come across even if you were to have ten thousand beasts, happening on a skeleton soldier that was doomed to have no future. But, Lan Shao¡¯s professional ethics would not let him express his improper remarks. After a brief pause, he continued speaking, ¡°Since your pet is a mutant, I will increase the difficulty a bit.¡± Lan Shao made eye contact with the Ice Wolf King, and the wolf understood immediately. With a long howl, the temperature in the training field dropped several degrees, and frost gradually appeared on the ground. ¡°Your Ghost Bone Giant Tiger should be okay, right?¡± Lan Shao looked towards Lu Yuan¡¯s Ghost Bone Giant Tiger. The leg bone broken by the ice cone had already been reconnected and regained movement. The biggest advantage of the Undead Department Beasts is that unless they encounter an attribute counter, they can fully recover given sufficient time. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s get started.¡± Seeing Lu Yuan nod, Lan Shao completely ignored Bai Qi, who seemed eager to speak but did not, and launched another attack. Didn¡¯t this guy intend to let me get a refund? Bai Qi rolled his eyes in annoyance. Watching the Arctic Ice Wolf launching another attack, he had no choice but to make Alpha resist the Ice Wolf King¡¯s attack with all his might. Through the brief battle before, the Ice Wolf King had generally understood the situation of their two sparring partners. Even though the ice spear attack was the same, the rhythm was inconsistent. Sometimes an Ice Storm would be mixed in, and the frost on the ground made it even harder for the two beasts to dodge. This time, the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger lasted even a shorter time before it was defeated. Lu Yuan did not force the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger to keep resisting, letting it rest on the side instead. Although Undead Department Beasts have high resistance to non-attribute counter attacks, it still takes time for them to recover. Moreover, the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger spent a lot of energy when it used its abilities and needed time to recover. During the respite, Lu Yuan finally had time to observe Alpha slowly. An undead beast is not like a regular beast. Strictly speaking, there is no such thing as a bloodline. To mutate, it either needed to have an unusual status when it was alive or be exposed to something special after its death. Looking at the appearance of the Little Skeleton, the latter seemed more likely. ¡°After it¡¯s over, I should ask him where he got this skeleton soldier. Maybe there will be some unexpected gains.¡± Lu Yuan made up his mind. When Lu Yuan was making his own calculations, Bai Qi was gradually immersing himself in the training. He had only sworn an alliance with Alpha for one day. They hadn¡¯t even participated in a decent battle. Instead, it was through this training that he was beginning to feel the allure of beast warfare. ¡°Alpha, go invisible.¡± Seeing that Alpha, who was clearly becoming more harried, Bai Qi took the initiative to give orders. Alpha¡¯s originally an frigid-white bone immediately became blurred and slowly disappeared from their vision. ¡°Invisibility skill? Not bad, but the skill level is too low.¡± Seeing Little Skeleton using invisibility, Lan Shao couldn¡¯t help but praise it. However, he soon found Little Skeleton¡¯s traces. After sending a thought to the Ice Wolf King, the beast heavily pounded the ground. Rows of ice spikes erupted from the ground, resembling a long snake slithering towards a dark corner. Upon seeing this, Alpha immediately tried to dodge. His body wobbled suddenly, however, and his movements slowed down for a brief moment, forcing him to watch the ice spikes envelop him. The Arctic Ice Wolf King stopped its attack in time, but Little Skeleton¡¯s leg bones were hit by the ice spikes, breaking on the spot. ¡°This is an exclusive training field for the Undead Department. The recovery speed of undead creatures here is faster than usual, so there¡¯s no need to worry.¡± Upon seeing Little Skeleton injured, Lan Shao promptly explained. After all, he was a trainee Beast Master. In case he knew nothing and complained about him later, it would be quite troublesome. Bai Qi nodded, allowing Alpha to use Bone-breaking Reformation to repair himself, while thoughtfully observing Alpha¡¯s mechanical joints. Alpha was clearly aware of the previous attack, but because his movements were unstable, he was hit. It seemed that even if he chose some lightweight metals for manufacturing, the changes to Alpha¡¯s center of gravity were unavoidable. The structure still needed to be simplified. Some unnecessary defenses could be abandoned. He also needed to think about how to assemble weapons later. Tsk¡­ While Alpha¡¯s speed was exaggeratingly high, its other basic attributes were too poor, resulting in its speed advantage not being fully utilized. The barrel effect, those before me were not deceiving me. Chapter 8 - 8 Chapter 7: Blind Obedience is Undesirable 8 Chapter 7: Blind Obedience is Undesirable Translator: 549690339 Creak, crack. (Master, I think I got a bit stronger.) Just as Bai Qi was contemplating how to enhance Alpha¡¯s armaments, Alpha suddenly relayed a message to him, breaking Bai Qi¡¯s train of thought. Alpha had used Bone-breaking Reformation to heal its injuries. Curiously prodding at the area that had been broken previously, Bai Qi looked along with it and noticed something unusual as well. These bones, seemed to have gotten stronger? Did Bone-breaking Reformation have this effect? Bai Qi cast a dubious gaze towards the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger¡¯s leg which had been broken earlier. Not noticing anything unusual, he pondered for a moment before turning to Lan Shao, ¡°Could I just train in defense for now?¡± Startled at these words, Lan Shao nodded, ¡°Of course, your beast¡¯s evasive capabilities are indeed not bad.¡± ¡°Alright, thank you.¡± Bai Qi expressed his thoughts to Lan Shao, causing Lan Shao¡¯s expression to become puzzled, ¡°Are you sure about this?¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Yes, it might just be a bit troublesome.¡± Lan Shao responded, ¡°Not really, as long as you don¡¯t mind.¡± Having second thoughts? No chance. Didn¡¯t you see that the skeleton is even more excited than the Beast Master? Bai Qi quickly disassembled Alpha¡¯s mechanical guard and sent Alpha back into battle. However, Lu Yuan didn¡¯t rush to join the fight, instead he watched from the sidelines. His Ghost Bone Giant Tiger had been using skills to fight earlier and consumed quite a bit of energy, so he needed some time to recover. He wanted to see what this strange mechanical skeleton¡¯s master was thinking. ¡°Ice Wolf King, attack.¡± Upon receiving Lan Shao¡¯s order, the Ice Wolf King looked at the small skeleton, which wasn¡¯t even as big as his paw, in front of him, glancing uncertainly at its master. ¡°Really smack it?¡± ¡°Smack!¡± ¡°What if I smash it?¡± ¡°Just don¡¯t hit the head.¡± After getting confirmation from its Beast Master, the Ice Wolf King stopped hesitating and directly smashed its paw towards Alpha. Alpha instantly shattered, leaving only a perfectly intact skull. Yet within no time, all of Alpha¡¯s bones reattached under some mysterious force, swiftly restoring to its original form. This little skeleton recovers so fast. This time both Lan Shao and Lu Yuan noticed Alpha¡¯s excessive recovery speed. However, after considering Alpha¡¯s mutant status, they quickly let it go and continued attacking Alpha. Mutation, well, it¡¯s pretty normal. ¡­ Three hours passed in a flash. ¡°Time¡¯s just about up, let¡¯s bring the training to an end.¡± Lan Shao watched the still eager Alpha and Bai Qi, and said with a bitter smile, ¡°Although undead beasts recover fast as long as their soul cores aren¡¯t damaged, you have to know when to stop.¡± ¡°Okay, I understand.¡± Bai Qi nodded, but the excited expression on his face gave him away. [Name]: Skeleton Soldier (Alpha) [Race]: Undead Department [Growth Level]: Zero Stage, Level Four [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Servants (Mutated) [Racial skills]: Bone-breaking Reformation (Proficient), Skeletal Hardening (Proficient), Stealth (Novice) [Condition]: Evolvable Bai Qi patted Alpha¡¯s small head, which seemed to find it to be quite enjoyable, creating a series of crisp cracking sounds. Become stronger, stronger! Even though its growth level did not rise, Bone-breaking Reformation and Skeletal Hardening had both become proficient. The efficiency was terrifying. The Beast Master Association¡¯s training was really different; those five hundred dollars were well-spent. It¡¯s a pity that he couldn¡¯t afford to keep coming, his wallet couldn¡¯t handle it. Sigh~ I wonder when I¡¯ll be able to obtain the Beast Master license, otherwise, I won¡¯t even be able to afford a pet. ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I will leave first.¡± After greeting Lan Shao and Lu Yuan, Bai Qi left the training room directly. ¡°Uh, goodbye. Huh?!¡± Lu Yuan nodded blankly, then suddenly remembered that he had not asked Bai Qi where he got the Little Skeleton from, and quickly chased after him. However, he was a step too late. ¡°Considering his age, he should be in university, and I think there¡¯s only one university in Gusu City, the Star Mechanics Academy. Is he a student there?¡± Lu Yuan recalled the mechanical armor on Alpha earlier, and suddenly understood. He turned to ask Lan Shao who was next to him. ¡°Is the person who was training with us just now a student from Star Mechanics?¡± Lan Shao thought for a moment and replied, ¡°Yes, he is a student of the Mechanic Martial Arts Department in Star Mechanics Academy.¡± Mechanic Martial Arts? The speciality that provides weapons design and manufacturing services for mechanical Beast Masters? Do researchers have this kind of training? Lu Yuan unconsciously looked at the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger in front of him and couldn¡¯t help but ask Lan Shao, ¡°Is the training method he used just now really feasible?¡± Lan Shao was taken aback, pondered his words, answered, ¡°Every Beast Master has their unique training methods, it really depends on you. However, I personally believe that blind obedience is not advisable.¡± Lu Yuan nodded. Looking at the imposing Ghost Bone Giant Tiger in front of him, he dismissed Bai Qi¡¯s unconventional training method. He specially came to Gusu City to study with the Son of Celestial Brilliance, he will certainly learn the most effective training method for the Undead Department Beasts. This peculiar method, it¡¯s better not to learn. ¡°I want to continue training, deduct the fee from my account.¡± ¡°Hmm~¡± ¡°This time, I want the exclusive use of the area!¡± ¡­ After leaving the Beast Master Association, Bai Qi, feeling a bit hungry, quickly walked towards the nearest commercial street. Alpha is of the Undead Clan, he can go without food or sleep, but I¡¯m a human, I can¡¯t do that. Also, the use of Evolution Egg requires physical and mental energy, hence, my food requirements are even higher. ¡°Phew~ I am really broke now.¡± Bai Qi tossed two large bags on the ground, looked at the bottles and cans inside, opened one bottle, hesitated for a moment, but still threw a gray pill into his mouth. Compressed ration pill. It¡¯s the most widely circulated type of compressed food on the market, consuming one can sustain a normal person¡¯s physical requirements for half a day. It¡¯s suitable for researchers who don¡¯t have time to eat or Beast Masters who adventure outside. But the taste, well~ You get what you pay for, that¡¯s the universal truth in any world. Bai Qi managed to swallow one compressed ration pill, then chugged a few mouthfuls of water, which finally removed some of the indescribable taste in his mouth. ¡°I need to think of a way to make some money, the taste of nutrient solution is said to be a lot better.¡± Having solved his food issue, Bai Qi summoned Alpha again. Clickety-clack. (¡°Master, are we continuing training?¡±) As soon as Alpha appeared, he expressed his desire to continue training to Bai Qi, who shook his head and said, ¡°No rush, we need to balance work and rest, let¡¯s first level up the bloodline.¡± Clickety-clack. Alpha¡¯s eyes dimmed, he was clearly regretful. ¡°When we have money, let¡¯s go back to the training.¡± On seeing the disappointed face of Alpha, who looked like a child denied candy, Bai Qi was surprised. From low-grade servants to high-grade ones, Alpha¡¯s intelligence had increased greatly. Well, it should be equivalent to a three to five-year-old child. I wonder how much it will increase when he breaks through to the Elite Level. Bai Qi put his right hand on Alpha¡¯s head, a pitch-black eggshell once more enveloped Alpha, and Bai Qi returned to his own workshop. Chapter 9 - 9 Chapter 8: Steel + Skeleton = ? 9 Chapter 8: Steel + Skeleton = ? Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi gazed at the mechanical armor in front of him, reflecting on his recent training. He took out a pen and paper and started to sketch. Soon, a brand-new design for mechanical armor appeared in his hands. This time, he¡¯d discarded some unnecessary defense armor, keeping only the basic structure. Then he reconsidered the whole weight distribution; there should be no more loss of balance during high-speed movement as experienced before. Bai Qi looked at the black giant egg quietly lying in the courtyard and began the transformation. Since the economy hadn¡¯t caught up yet, he¡¯d have to rough it out for a while. Because he was just making adjustments, Bai Qi quickly completed the transformation, while the Black Iron Egg in the courtyard cracked open. Alpha skillfully crawled out from the Black Iron Egg, allowing his body to absorb the shell of the Black Iron Egg. The initially dull skeleton due to continuous training instantly became crystal clear. ¡°It must be because of the Evolution Egg. Otherwise, how would a commonly used technique in the Undead Department have such a special effect?¡± Seeing what happened to Alpha, Bai Qi immediately understood and then proceeded to install the new armor. ¡°Come, let¡¯s see how effective it is.¡± Crack-a-lack. Alpha nodded, then began running quickly around the courtyard. He encountered any obstacle without slowing down, just using his flexible joints to change shape and dodge. ¡°Once I have money later on, I¡¯ll replace Alpha¡¯s armor with a lightweight metal one. The effect should be considerably improved.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, unconsciously picturing future scenarios in his mind. But soon, he came to his senses. With his current resources, he couldn¡¯t afford to acquire the rare metal needed for light and defensive gear. The priority was to enhance Alpha¡¯s power as much as possible and get his Beast Master license. ¡°The armor is fine for now; the next step is the weapon.¡± Bai Qi summoned Alpha to his side and again brought out the Black Iron Egg to envelop Alpha, all while considering what weapon to equip Alpha with. ¡°Alpha¡¯s speed is extremely fast, but its body is very fragile, not suitable for heavier weapons, and the remaining material also doesn¡¯t allow for it. So, wait a second!¡± Halfway through his thoughts, Bai Qi suddenly remembered something. He looked sharply towards Alpha, who was already thoroughly covered by the Black Iron Egg, a regretful expression on his face. He was so focused on what weapon to equip Alpha to that he¡¯d forgotten to first take off the mechanical armor on Alpha. Hopefully, this wouldn¡¯t affect Alpha¡¯s evolution; otherwise, it would be a huge loss. Worried about Alpha¡¯s condition, Bai Qi lost his mood to keep fiddling with the weapon. He paced back and forth around the Black Iron Egg, afraid he¡¯d miss something. Crack! Finally, under Bai Qi¡¯s anxious gaze, the Black Iron Egg cracked open again, but Alpha did not immediately emerge like before. Upon seeing this, Bai Qi quickly stepped forward, only to see a figure suddenly leaping out of the eggshell and landing steadily in front of him. If it wasn¡¯t Alpha, who else could it be? Seeing that Alpha was unharmed, Bai Qi breathed a sigh of relief, and then noticed that Alpha¡¯s originally pale white bones seemed to have some metallic luster. Was it affected after all? Bai Qi furrowed his brows, his spirit power locked onto Alpha, and a new set of information appeared in his mind. [Name]: Shadow Bone Spike (Alpha) [Race]: Undead Department [Growth Level]: Zero Stage Five [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Elite [Racial Skills]: Bone-breaking Reformation (Proficient), Steel Skeleton (Beginner), Shadow Lotus Skill (Beginner) [Condition]: Evolvable Was this¡­ racial evolution?! Though he had heard that the bloodline level would undergo changes in the beast¡¯s race when breaking through significant boundaries, Bai Qi had only read about it in books, not expecting to experience it himself. Bai Qi could barely hide his elation, leaping in cheer, and Alpha, sensing his Beast Master¡¯s mood, was also dancing in joy. However, Bai Qi was ultimately a pragmatic man, and his rationality soon overcame his emotions. He quickly became calm and started studying Alpha¡¯s evolution. Besides its race evolving from the most ordinary of skeleton soldiers into Shadow Bone Spikes, the bloodline level had also been upgraded from a servant to a low-level elite. It took him one time to go from low-level servant to mid-level, two times from mid-level servant to high-grade, and six times from high-grade servant to low-level elite. 1, 2, 6¡­. He couldn¡¯t detect any pattern from it. Plus, there was the factor of the mechanical armor. Bai Qi glanced at the mechanical armor that had completely integrated with Alpha and felt a twinge of regret. If he had known that the Evolution Egg had this ability, he would have designed a full body armor for Alpha, even if it meant selling everything. Bai Qi fiercely pulled at his hair, forcibly directing his attention onto Alpha¡¯s skills. There were still three skills, but apart from Bone-breaking Reformation, the other two skills had changed. Skeletal Hardening had turned into Steel Skeleton. The effect was similar to Skeletal Hardening, but there seemed to be an inclusion of steel properties, which was probably due to the absorbed mechanical armor. The original Stealth had unexpectedly changed into Shadow Lotus, which left Bai Qi somewhat puzzled. [Name]: Shadow Lotus [Introduction]: This is a Shadow Department skill. It can erase the user¡¯s presence, hiding in shadow and control the skeleton to attack the enemy, an active attack skill! A bright light flashed across Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. He pointed towards a big tree in the courtyard and said, ¡°Alpha, use the Shadow Lotus!¡± Alpha nodded and immediately vanished into a residual shadow. Bai Qi then saw a flower made of bone emerge from behind the tree¡¯s shade, gently twisting around it. The lush green tree was instantly shattered, leaving a mess on the ground. Alpha quickly reverted to its original form, and the Fire of Soul in its sockets was dancing with glee. Alpha had finally become stronger! Feeling the joy radiating from Alpha, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but burst into a wide grin. The Shadow Lotus consumed a high amount of energy and was evidently more effective when used for sneak attacks. However, this did not conceal its formidable power. At the very least, it was a perfect trump card. As for regular battles, given Alpha¡¯s speed, as long as it was paired with a bit of weaponry, it should be enough. What weapon? Shadow Bone Spike. The best pair for an assassin was undoubtedly the dagger. Bai Qi instantly decided on Alpha¡¯s primary weapon, and sensing Bai Qi¡¯s thought, Alpha twirled its palm, and two Bone Daggers appeared in its hands. Okay, no more fretting about where to find materials for weapon making. The Bone Daggers coupled with the Steel Skeleton wouldn¡¯t be inferior to typical metal ones. Bai Qi patted Alpha on the head. With a sudden spark of inspiration, he returned to his workshop, grabbed the remaining materials, and threw them into Alpha¡¯s hands, announcing, ¡°Alpha, let¡¯s evolve once more.¡± Chapter 10 - 10 Chapter 9: The Spirit of a Worker 10 Chapter 9: The Spirit of a Worker Translator: 549690339 He wasn¡¯t sure if it was because Alpha had evolved into an elite, but this time the consumption was greater than before. The moment the Black Iron Egg took form, Bai Qi felt weak all over, as if he hadn¡¯t eaten for days. He felt dizzy and only managed to regain his strength after consuming several condensed food tablets. Bai Qi pulled up a chair to sit in front of the Black Iron Egg, quietly waiting for Alpha to hatch once again, all the while contemplating his next steps. The functionality of the Evolution Egg was quite impressive, except for the after-effects which were rather uncomfortable. He wondered if his frail body could sustain the process once Alpha¡¯s bloodline level increased further. Although it was said that a Beast Master¡¯s physical endurance would increase as the strength of their beast improves, it seemed that his body was not keeping up with the energy consumption of the Evolution Egg. So, the best current solution was to buy some nutrient solution to supplement the energy consumption. Nutrient solutions, made from fruits of various plant-type beasts, contained more energy than condensed food tablets. However, they were a bit pricey¡­ So, he really needed to make some money! Bai Qi sighed. He had been so busy shopping for supplies in the morning that he forgot to check if there were any suitable tasks for an apprentice Beast Master at the Beast Master Association. In this era, Beast Masters had integrated into all walks of life in the Federation. If Federation residents encountered problems they couldn¡¯t solve, they would post commissions at the Beast Master Association. However, an apprentice like him wasn¡¯t likely to get any good tasks. Crack. He didn¡¯t know if it was because Alpha¡¯s bloodline level had increased, but it took an hour for Alpha to hatch this time. Alpha was still holding those pieces of scrap metal. Was the last time just a coincidence? It seemed like there was less scrap metal this time though? ¡°Alpha, anything changed?¡± Clatter, clatter. (I feel¡­ tougher.) Bai Qi nodded, surveying the enhanced metallic sheen on Alpha¡¯s body, and had a hunch. Seems like the previous remarkable effect was due to Alpha¡¯s coincidental upgrade from a servant to an elite, whereas under regular circumstances, Alpha could only absorb a portion of the elements. However, this gave Bai Qi a glimpse into a new world. Alpha absorbed steel, which led to a new skill: Steel Skeleton. If he were to add some diamonds or the like the next time Alpha¡¯s bloodline level breaks through, would there be any changes? Or, even more outrageously, could adding elemental materials result in a new race with other attributes? Flame Skeleton? Frozen Skeleton? The more Bai Qi thought about it, the more excited he became. But when he thought about his nearly depleted wallet, his enthusiasm quickly died down. Well, he¡¯d see what tasks were available at the Beast Master Association the next day. As for now¡­ Bai Qi looked at the metal scraps still remaining in Alpha¡¯s hand, swallowed a few condensed food tablets in advance, and then activated the Evolution Egg. The familiar weakness overcame him. Bai Qi didn¡¯t hesitate to swallow the food tablets but still felt a bit dizzy. He simply laid on the ground, closed his eyes, and rested. At this rate, he¡¯d have to move the Evolution Egg to his bedroom next time since it would be more comfortable to lie down on a bed. ¡­ The next day. Bai Qi woke up and saw Alpha practicing his swordplay in the courtyard. He stretched languidly. He had evolved Alpha four times in a row the previous day and absorbed all the scrap metal. Even though he had used condensed food to recover quickly, he couldn¡¯t endure the mental exhaustion and fell asleep after leaving Alpha to train on its own. Bai Qi originally thought he would feel some after-effects the next morning, but he actually felt surprisingly refreshed, even more so than usual. Turns out there were positive effects from overexertion. He¡¯d have to plan his use of the Evolution Egg more carefully in the future; there might be beneficial effects. Bai Qi walked into the courtyard, and Alpha, sensing his arrival, paused its exercise. In a flash, it was standing right in front of Bai Qi. Clatter, clatter. (Master, are we going back to that place to train today?) After evolving to elite, Alpha could now express its thoughts more clearly. Bai Qi gave an awkward smile, saying, ¡°We will go, but not for training. We need to make some money.¡± Clatter, clatter. Alpha seemed to somewhat understand and nodded, then returned to the Beast Control Space. After a quick wash up, Bai Qi set off for the Beast Master Association once more. ¡­ ¡°Hello, are you here to rent a training field today?¡± The female receptionist had a good memory and recognized Bai Qi at once. Bai Qi scratched his head awkwardly, replying, ¡°Uh¡­ not for training today, I¡¯m here to check out available tasks.¡± The receptionist pointed at the digital board on the wall of the Association hall, explaining, ¡°All tasks released by the Association are posted on the notice board. Whether or not you can find a suitable task will depend on your luck.¡± Bai Qi looked in the direction the receptionist pointed to. Seeing the bustling crowd of people choosing tasks under the notice board, he couldn¡¯t help but cover his face with his hand. Regardless of which world it was, there were always jobs to be done, it seemed. Bai Qi took a task board from the receptionist, entered his information, and started searching. [F-ranked Task]: Haunted House Recruitment [Task Description]: Appoint ghost-type beasts to be staff members¡­ The reward was alright, and the job seemed quite easy, but unfortunately, Alpha was more of a skeleton type and did not meet the requirements¡­ Skip, skip, skip. [F-ranked Task]: Cleaning up Scattered Bones [Task Description]: Recently in Gusu City, people have been casually discarding bones of undead creatures, causing much fear among the city¡¯s residents¡­ Cleaning scattered bones sounded simple but the reward was too little, probably even less than what Alpha would make from doing deliveries. [F-ranked Task]: Sparring Partner [Task Description]: Designated undead beasts are required for battle practice¡­ The reward was pretty generous, plus it offered a chance to use the training field for free. This was the one¡­ Wait?! It¡¯s already been taken! Who took it!? [F-ranked Task]: Capturing the Scallion Bird The reward was quite lucrative. Sadly, Alpha couldn¡¯t fly, so it was impossible to take on this task¡­ [F-ranked Task]: Wilderness Escort¡­ Tons of tasks were posted, but despite searching for a while, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t find any suitable ones. The F-ranked tasks were mostly small and fiddly jobs with low pay. The Beast Master Association only accepted these tasks to give apprentice Beast Masters more opportunities to practice. Most Beast Masters, including Bai Qi, saw it that way. Only there were just too many people looking for tasks here at the Association. Several good tasks that Bai Qi occasionally came across were quickly snatched up by others. That speed, it would have taken them at least 20 to 30 years to master it. Maybe he should really let Alpha do deliveries after all¡­ Chapter 11 - 11 Chapter 10: Capturing Screaming Mushroom 11 Chapter 10: Capturing Screaming Mushroom Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi had practically gone through all the F-rank tasks, yet he still hadn¡¯t found a mission that caught his interest. Maybe he should just pick a few random tasks to alleviate his financial pressure? Just as Bai Qi was preparing to succumb to reality, an E-rank task appeared on the mission board. In contrast to the F-rank tasks that mostly dealt with trivial matters, E-rank tasks tended to carry a degree of risk, so only professional Beast Masters usually had the qualifications to accept them. However, it was surprising to Bai Qi that such an E-rank task would appear on the mission board for apprentice Beast Masters. [E-rank Task]: Eradicate the Screaming Mushrooms Screaming Mushrooms were a kind of plant-attribute beast, with a racial skill of shrieking. They mostly grew on the periphery of the Undead Hill, hiding in the mud and only popping up when people approached. If someone wasn¡¯t prepared in advance, they could easily faint from the mushrooms¡¯ screams. If no other person happened to find them, by the time they woke up, they would likely be met with a swarm of undead creatures. Why would the Beast Master Association send an apprentice Beast Master on such a task? Had the staff gone mad? With questions brewing, Bai Qi carefully read the task information and finally understood. Recently, due to the surge of undead popularity in Gusu City, the Beast Masters venturing into the Undead Hill had increased. They inadvertently carried out spores of the Screaming Mushrooms, resulting in a part of the fields on the outskirts of Gusu City being overrun by these mushrooms. The reproduction rate of the Screaming Mushrooms was extremely fast. In a short amount of time, they surpassed the traditional ¡®four pests¡¯, causing much trouble for the farmers. Therefore, several neighboring villages released a joint task asking Beast Masters for assistance in handling the situation. This is it! After reading the task information, Bai Qi immediately accepted it without any hesitation. While the screams of the Screaming Mushrooms were troublesome for most beasts, to undead creatures like Alpha, they were basically useless. Moreover, the task was not located in the Undead Hill, making the mission much simpler. Bai Qi put away the task board, ran to the female receptionist to register his information, and then waited by the side for others. Although there was no threat from an undead beast master, the menace of a horde of Screaming Mushrooms was still considerable. Thus, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t handle the task alone and needed to wait for others to form a team. Shortly afterward, four more individuals accepted the task. Bai Qi also received a notification to gather outside the Beast Master Association. The four were around the same age as Bai Qi, and they seemed to know each other. They were in the middle of an enthusiastic conversation when Bai Qi arrived. Seeing Bai Qi approaching, a tall youth with a cheerful smile on his face came up and said, ¡°Hi, my name is Gao Cheng. Are you also a Beast Master who¡¯s accepted the Screaming Mushroom task?¡± ¡°Hello, everyone.¡± Bai Qi nodded, greeting the group. The other two also replied in kind. ¡°Let¡¯s introduce ourselves first.¡± Gao Cheng indicated himself first, ¡°Gao Cheng, apprentice Beast Master, Level One First Stage Fire Armor Scorpion, proficient in Fiery Pincers Strike and Scorpion Tail Sting.¡± ¡°Han Jian, apprentice Beast Master, Level Zero Stage Five Ice Crystal Toad, proficient in Ice Crystal Shot.¡± ¡°Wei Ze, apprentice Beast Master, Level Zero Stage Five Emerald Centipede, proficient in Venomous Wrap.¡± ¡°Wu Lan, apprentice Beast Master, Level Zero Stage Five Carbon-tailed Snake, proficient in Fire Star Tail Swing.¡± Has the influence of the Five Poisons Cult spread to the Other Realm as well? He seems to not fit in very well¡­ Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but think to himself. He then introduced himself, ¡°Bai Qi, apprentice Beast Master, Zero Stage, Sixth Level Shadow Bone Spike, proficient in Bone-breaking Reformation.¡± As soon as Bai Qi finished speaking, the group fell silent. ¡°Your beast doesn¡¯t have any attack skills?¡± Gao Cheng looked at Bai Qi somewhat speechlessly, unsure of how to advise him. Bai Qi scratched his head awkwardly, ¡°Well, there is one, but it¡¯s at a very low level, so I didn¡¯t mention it.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t go on like this. It¡¯s tough to pass the professional Beast Master exam unless your beast has a couple of impressive attack skills.¡± Gao Cheng earnestly offered Bai Qi some advice. Looking at the sky, he said, ¡°The client has already prepared protective tools for us. Unless anyone has any objections, we should get going.¡± The group exchanged glances, and since no objections were raised, they got into a car led by Gao Cheng, heading for the outskirts of Gusu City. Gao Cheng was quite enthusiastic, providing advice for the mission throughout the journey. He didn¡¯t exclude Bai Qi just because his beast had no attacking skills. The group of five quickly got acquainted. Bai Qi, observing the seasoned Gao Cheng, asked, ¡°Brother Gao, your beast is already at the First Stage, why haven¡¯t you taken the professional Beast Master exam?¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s question, the other three showed curiosity too. To become a professional Beast Master, the primary prerequisite was for their beast to reach the First Stage. Otherwise, they would not be eligible for the assessment. Gao Cheng sighed, ¡°I¡¯ve already taken the exam three times but failed each time.¡± ¡°Is the professional Beast Master exam that difficult?¡± Bai Qi was slightly worried. He had planned to go to the Undead Hill outside the city after becoming a professional Beast Master. It now seemed like it would be a difficult task. Gao Cheng solemnly nodded, ¡°The professional Beast Master exam tests not only your ability to handle beasts but also your wilderness survival skills. It¡¯s not as simple as battling.¡± Wilderness survival skills? Bai Qi had heard about it, but he had always thought the exam would only theoretically test these skills. Now, it seemed he had oversimplified it. Seeing the others grow a bit disheartened by his words, Gao Cheng quickly tried to lift their spirits, ¡°But you can still give it a try. Although it tests wilderness survival skills, it¡¯s not very hazardous, and it would be good to familiarize yourselves with it.¡± Wei Ze looked at Gao Cheng and asked, ¡°So, Brother Gao, will you be participating in the next exam?¡± Gao Cheng nodded, ¡°Of course, I¡¯ve spent a lot of time preparing for it. I don¡¯t think there should be any problems.¡± ¡°Well, we probably won¡¯t. It seems like we don¡¯t have enough time.¡± The Beast Master Profession upgrade exams generally occurred once every three months, and the next exam was in half a month. They certainly wouldn¡¯t have enough time to prepare. ¡°By the way, Bai Qi, judging by your outfit, you must also be a student at Star Mechanics Academy. Why haven¡¯t you contracted a mechanical beast?¡± Bai Qi shrugged, ¡°I¡¯m a mecha martial arts student. I only contracted my beast recently and didn¡¯t have time for other things because of some special reasons.¡± You only contracted your beast a few days ago and are already at level six? And you are from a non-combat major? What were they doing all this while..? The four combat-major students looked at each other in silence¡­ Chapter 12 - 12 Chapter Eleven: This Is Not Scientific 12 Chapter Eleven: This Is Not Scientific Translator: 549690339 After more than an hour, the group finally reached their destination. The staff waiting there showed great enthusiasm upon their arrival. The workers seemed overly loud, as if they were afraid the group might not hear them. Bai Qi even wondered if they were under the influence of the Screaming Mushroom. For this reason, the group didn¡¯t linger with the workers, under their guidance, they headed straight for the mission area. However, when they saw the vast mushroom farm before them, all were silent for a long moment. Searching for a Screaming Mushroom in this mushroom farm, this task could take forever. The Screaming Mushroom naturally hid itself in the soil, and now it has the cover of so many mushrooms, this was beyond a question of difficulty. No wonder this kind of task was given to novice Beast Masters, he doubted if any professional Beast Masters would want to do it. ¡°Let¡¯s summon our beasts first.¡± Gao Cheng, clearly more experienced, was the first to suggest. Bai Qi and others agreed and began to summon their animal companions. A snake, a scorpion, a toad, and a millipede appeared in front of Gao Cheng¡¯s group, which made Bai Qi¡¯s Little Skeleton seem out of place. Disorderly formation~ Just as Alpha appeared, the only girl in the team, Wu Lan, immediately took notice of the metallic luster on the skeleton of the Little Skeleton. She asked, ¡°Senior, where did you get this Shadow Bone Spike? It¡¯s so beautiful!¡± ¡°Uh¡­ I bought it from Elf House in Gusu City.¡± Bai Qi was dumbfounded, suddenly feeling like he had a tough time understanding the aesthetics of modern youth. Although Alpha now had a high tech style, it was still a skeleton. There was no way to link it with the word ¡°beautiful¡±. Tsk~ No wonder the Beast Master Association had to issue a special notice reminding people not to blindly chase stars, Bai Qi had underestimated the psychological endurance of the star-chasing group. ¡°Elf House? I see.¡± Wu Lan¡¯s eyes sparkled, the other two boys also showed a hint of intent, it seems that they had some plans. This was a free advertisement for Zhuge Chen¡¯s business, it seems like Bai Qi had to ask him for advertising fees later. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s start looking for Screaming Mushrooms. Everybody, put on your protection gear.¡± Gao Cheng interrupted their conversation, distributed the specially made earmuffs to everyone, and said, ¡°Screaming Mushrooms prefer cold environments. My Fire Armor Scorpion will draw them out, and you guys can catch them while the iron is hot.¡± Bai Qi and the others nodded in agreement with Gao Cheng¡¯s strategy, all controlling their animal companions to follow the Fire Armor Scorpion. As expected, just as the Fire Armor Scorpion took a few steps, a Screaming Mushroom, all grey, shot out of the ground and emitted a sharp screech. Hiss~ At the same time, Bai Qi and the others quickly covered their ears, but they still felt a buzzing in their ears and involuntarily took a few steps back. It was this noisy even with earmuffs on, no wonder those workers spoke so loudly. It must have been the Screaming Mushrooms that caused it. Fortunately, the Screaming Mushroom¡¯s ability didn¡¯t last long, after finishing its scream, it fell back to the ground and tried to burrow away. ¡°Fire Armor Scorpion, use your tail spike!¡± Gao Cheng, clearly more experienced in battle, saw the Screaming Mushroom trying to flee and immediately commanded the Fire Armor Scorpion to attack. A slender tail spike instantly skewered the Screaming Mushroom. ¡°As long as the Screaming Mushroom doesn¡¯t return to the ground, it can¡¯t use its screeching ability for a short while, so everyone has to act quickly.¡± Gao Cheng took the Screaming Mushroom off the tail spike of the Fire Armor Scorpion and tossed it into the container provided by the workers. Bai Qi and the others got the idea, and started doing it themselves. Apart from Gao Cheng, the rest had controlling abilities, so they were able to catch the Screaming Mushrooms before they hit the ground. Bai Qi observed for awhile before he started taking action. ¡°Alpha, can you pierce them the moment the Screaming Mushrooms jump out?¡± Bai Qi passed his intentions to Alpha through telepathy. Alpha somewhat understood and looked at the five venomous pets who were experimenting with catching the Screaming Mushrooms on their own. Two bone daggers appeared in its hands in an instant, it then started to run quickly across the mushroom ground. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t do that!¡± Seeing Alpha running like that, Gao Cheng instantly became worried. There were obviously quite a lot of Screaming Mushrooms here. Based on Alpha¡¯s mode of running, it would definitely attract a large number of Screaming Mushrooms at once. If it allowed a large number of Screaming Mushrooms to screech at the same time, the earmuffs they were wearing now would definitely not be able to block the noise, and it might even cause substantial injuries. Non-combat majors were so unreliable! Just as Gao Cheng was about to send the Fire Armor Scorpion to remedy the situation, the ground where Alpha ran past shot up three or four Screaming Mushrooms. Their gradually opening mouths were preparing a powerful sound wave. Pchit! Pchit! Pchit! Just as everyone instinctively covered their ears, Alpha swung its daggers swiftly, piercing the Screaming Mushrooms before they could release their ability. Even if the timing of a Screaming Mushroom emerging was off, Alpha could quickly turn its body to land a strike. As Alpha ran, not a single Screaming Mushroom was able to release its ability. ¡°Is that possible?¡± Alpha¡¯s surprising performance stunned Wu Lan and the others. Gao Cheng then explained, ¡°Theoretically, the ability of a pet beast can indeed be interrupted before it¡¯s released, but¡­¡± ¡°This is a Skeleton Beastmaster!¡± ¡°If it were the Ghost Department, that would be understandable, but which Skeleton Beastmaster can run so fast?!¡± ¡°This is not scientific!¡± Gao Cheng found it increasingly difficult to maintain his cool as a senior. He looked at Bai Qi and Alpha with a more peculiar gaze. Shadow Bone Spike, a branch of the Undead Department ¨C Skeleton Type, Gao Cheng had heard of it, but to his knowledge, this creature¡¯s speed, while not slow, was never this exaggerated. Furthermore, this skinny little skeleton was not only superhumanly fast, but its movements were also weirdly elusive, completely defying the motion limits of normal creatures. Instead of Alpha being an undead creature, he was more willing to believe it was a mechanical beast that happened to look like a skeleton. This guy was fundamentally a student of the Mechanical Engineering Department, maybe it was intentionally shaped into a skeleton. Yes, it must be the case! The four didn¡¯t communicate at all, yet they all bizarrely came to the same idea, their gazes at Bai Qi were now mixed with different emotions. As rumored, Mechanical Beastmasters are way more complicated than traditional Beastmasters. Just like Bai Qi right now, clearly playing dumb to catch a big fish. Tsk¡­ They would have to be more careful around Mechanical Beastmasters in the future, otherwise they might be sold without realizing. Chapter 13 - 13 Chapter 12: This is Scientific 13 Chapter 12: This is Scientific Translator: 549690339 Soon, Alpha returned to Bai Qi¡¯s side, his soul-fire flickering with a handful of Screaming Mushrooms. Bai Qi patted him on the head approvingly. ¡°Good job.¡± Chitter-chatter. Pleased by Bai Qi¡¯s praise, Alpha hopped and skipped with joy ¡°Bai Qi, is your pet truly an Undead Department¡¯s Ghost Bone Spur?¡± Gao Cheng approached Bai Qi, cast a doubtful glance at the metallic sheen on Alpha, and asked, ¡°Those moves¡­ they aren¡¯t something a skeleton beast trainer could make, are they?¡± ¡°And the color of the skeleton¡­¡± Bai Qi nodded, saying, ¡°Indeed, Alpha is a Ghost Bone Spur. Yet, before his evolution, he went through a mutation which explains his speed.¡± ¡°Before his evolution? Mutation?¡± Gao Cheng seized on Bai Qi¡¯s point, saying, ¡°So when you made the pact, he was just a skeleton soldier? And now he¡¯s evolved?¡± ¡°Well¡­ I was just lucky, very lucky.¡± Realizing his slip, Bai Qi hurriedly added: ¡°As for the color, I painted it myself, because the original appearance was somewhat frightening.¡± It wasn¡¯t that Bai Qi intentionally wanted to deceive anyone; it was simply that the power of the Evolution Egg was somewhat special, and it was better to avoid complications. Bai Qi¡¯s explanation didn¡¯t convince anyone, however, not knowing a better explanation, they left it at that. ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s just complete the task first. The reward for this task is calculated per mushroom. We¡¯d better not waste time.¡± Gao Cheng looked at the vast mushroom field and said, ¡°Judging by the situation, the density of the Screaming Mushrooms here isn¡¯t small.¡± The others nodded, unconsciously eying the Screaming Mushroom in front of Bai Qi, with a flicker of envy in their eyes. Apart from the basic remuneration for the task, they could also sell the Screaming Mushrooms to the workers here, each worth 50 Federal Coins. In other words, with Alpha¡¯s efficiency, as long as he collected more, they could make back the money for a training ground visit. However, while Bai Qi was pleased, the others didn¡¯t have it so easy. ¡°Well, let¡¯s go and clean up the other side, Bai Qi will be enough for this place.¡± The only girl of the trio, Wu Lan suggested first, and her two partners nodded in agreement. If they stayed with Bai Qi, they had reason to believe that they would complete this task empty-handed. ¡°That¡¯s fine, we¡¯ll regroup here in three hours.¡± Seeing this, Gao Cheng also went with the flow. After all, they would finish faster if they worked separately in such a large farm. Once the five agreed on the time, they went their separate ways. ¡°Alpha, let us set a small goal: catch 50 before noon.¡± Bai Qi said to Alpha beside him. ¡°Whether or not you can evolve quickly depends on your performance!¡± Chitter-chatter. (Evolution, Evolution!) Alpha nodded his understanding. Recalling his rapid improvement in the Black Iron Egg, he shot off like a bullet. The Screaming Mushroom task was even simpler than he¡¯d thought. He just didn¡¯t know how long this task could last; otherwise, Bai Qi was confident about reaching a small target first. Time flew, and three hours passed quickly. The density of Screaming Mushrooms was far greater than Bai Qi¡¯s estimation, and Alpha had gathered 68 of them. If it wasn¡¯t for their worry about damaging the original mushroom field, Alpha¡¯s efficiency might have been higher. After all, the major advantage of the Undead Clan was that they didn¡¯t need to rest. Soon, the other four persons also returned. Gao Cheng was in a somewhat better state, but the other three were clearly exhausted. Alpha¡¯s method of clearing the Screaming Mushrooms had given them some new insights. They also planned to neutralize the Screaming Mushrooms before they could apply their skill. However, what was expected didn¡¯t go as planned. The idea was good, but there were inevitable mistakes during implementation, and after three hours, the three people were left spinning from the Screaming Mushrooms. ¡°Bai Qi, are you still gathering?¡± Seeing Alpha still racing around the field, Wu Lan and the others couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. ¡°Well, Alpha is an Undead, he doesn¡¯t need to rest.¡± Bai Qi nodded, looking at the exhausted group of three, and asked, ¡°So, you are done?¡± Wu Lan and the others smiled awkwardly, and Gao Cheng also found it somewhat embarrassing, saying, ¡°It¡¯s been three hours, even if the beast isn¡¯t tired, the person should be.¡± Bai Qi understood and absent-mindedly responded, having just remembered that he had only eaten a compressed food pellet that morning and was not hungry just yet. Gao Cheng glanced at the box at Bai Qi¡¯s feet and curiously asked: ¡°How many have you gathered?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just okay, just 68.¡± Bai Qi yawned, ¡°The density of Screaming Mushrooms is lower than I thought. By the way, how did you fare?¡± ¡°Well, we barely managed to complete the task.¡± Wu Lan and her teammates looked at each other, not wanting to discuss this further. ¡°Okay, let¡¯s eat first. I saw the workers preparing lunch¡ªit should be ready soon.¡± Gao Cheng diffused the tension, and the focus then shifted to food without anyone noticing him kicking a box into the background. Gao Cheng¡¯s Fire Armor Scorpion was also quick in attacking, and its efficiency had increased considerably after adopting Alpha¡¯s strategy, gathering 22 Screaming Mushrooms in three hours. He didn¡¯t expect Bai Qi and Alpha to be even more incredible, reaching a count of 68. This made him, a veteran who had participated in three Beast Master exams, quite uncomfortable. Soon, the workers brought lunch boxes for the group and began to collect the Screaming Mushrooms. Bai Qi and the others each received a lunch box and started to eat heartily. After working all morning, they had expended a lot of energy and naturally needed to refill their energy, especially since they would be working for longer hours in the afternoon. During lunch, the group started chatting again. ¡°Bai Qi, since you¡¯re a student of Mechanical Engineering Department, why did you choose a pet from the Undead Department?¡± Wu Lan had had this question for a long time and asked it straightaway when she had the chance. ¡°My talent awakened late, and coincidentally, I came across Alpha, a mutant species, so I just made a pact with him.¡± After swiftly finishing a lunch box, Bai Qi still felt unsatisfied and asked a worker for another portion. He didn¡¯t know if it was because he had eaten compressed food pellets for two days, but he found his appetite had significantly increased, and he still did not feel full after eating two portions. ¡°I see.¡± Wu Lan nodded, scrutinizing Alpha, who was obediently standing behind Bai Qi. Soon, she noticed something unusual about Alpha¡¯s joints. ¡°Huh? Those don¡¯t look like normal joints, do they?¡± Wu Lan¡¯s words attracted the attention of the others who came over to take a closer look, their curiosity piqued. ¡°You mean these? Yes, you¡¯re right. Alpha was too fast, and his joints were too fragile, so I replaced them with mechanical ones.¡± Everyone was silent after hearing Bai Qi¡¯s explanation. No wonder Alpha could make such strange movements¡ªthe joints had been modified! A Mechanical Engineering Department student installing mechanical joints on his undead pet. Well, that makes sense. Chapter 14 - 14 Chapter 13: To Evolve, One Must Train the Beast 14 Chapter 13: To Evolve, One Must Train the Beast Translator: 549690339 Understanding the origin of Alpha¡¯s unusual movements, not only did Wu Lan and his companions¡¯ interest not decrease, but it grew even more thrilling. After receiving Bai Qi¡¯s approval, they immediately got their hands on it. ¡°Bai Qi, is it really feasible to perform mechanical modifications on non-mechanical beasts?¡± Although Gao Cheng wasn¡¯t a student of the Star Mechanics Academy, he knew the differences between mechanical beasts and traditional ones. Seeing Bai Qi altering his own skeleton, he was somewhat surprised. Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders, swallowed the food in his mouth, and replied, ¡°I can¡¯t say for sure. After all, I only made some pure mechanical modifications and didn¡¯t involve the energy system.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Gao Cheng seemed thoughtful, looked at his Fire Armor Scorpion, and had some other thoughts. ¡°Bai Qi, can you check if my Fire Armor Scorpion can also be modified?¡± He had already failed the Beast Master professional examination three times. Recently, his pets¡¯ strength had also reached a bottleneck. Now seeing Alpha as a living example, he naturally didn¡¯t want to miss out. ¡°Uh, probably not.¡± Seeing Gao Cheng¡¯s hopeful eyes, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit of a headache. The reason he could modify Alpha was that skeletal category beasts, especially low-level skeletons like Alpha, have bones that can be freely disassembled and reassembled, so the difficulty isn¡¯t high. But modifying a beast with dual attributions like the insect system and the fire attribute, like the Fire Armor Scorpion, would be much more troublesome. At least, Bai Qi didn¡¯t think that ordinary steel could withstand the high temperatures of the Fire Armor Scorpion. Gao Cheng¡¯s face fell, but he quickly recovered, remarking, ¡°True, if it were possible, others would have done it long ago.¡± ¡°However, your methods are still impressive, Bai Qi. You actually thought of mechanically modifying undead beasts.¡± Wu Lan seemed to have become a little fan of Bai Qi¡¯s, not being stingy with her praises. But she soon revealed her true intentions. ¡°If my second beast is also a contracted skeleton type, could you help me modify it too?¡± Before Bai Qi could respond, Gao Cheng interrupted, ¡°My personal suggestion, it¡¯ll better if you don¡¯t cross-train systems. After all, one¡¯s energy is limited. Dividing your attention too much isn¡¯t beneficial.¡± Gao Cheng¡¯s words weren¡¯t unfounded. Most Beast Masters in the Federation specialized in training a single race. The occasional exceptions were usually auxiliary pets. For example, the recently trending Titled Legendary ¡°Celestial Brilliance¡± specialized in Undead Department Pets, with every pet chosen after careful consideration. After all, a Beast Master¡¯s energy and resources are limited. It¡¯s impossible to cater to every pet. Basically, they focus on training one or two main pets. Choosing a pet that has nothing to do with one¡¯s main pet simply because of idol worship, like Wu Lan did, is quite irrational. After Gao Cheng¡¯s earnest lecture, Wu Lan and the others fell into contemplation. Seeing their thoughtful expressions, Bai Qi didn¡¯t know how to join the conversation and could only bury his head and eat. Before long, he had finished his third boxed meal. ¡°Phew, I¡¯m finally full.¡± Bai Qi rubbed his belly, looked at the high-hanging sun overhead, and took a sip of the mineral water by his side. ¡°This damn weather, even the water was heated.¡± The water had been provided by the staff. It had only been left outside for a while, yet it had already been heated by the sun. ¡°Senior, do you feel hot? Do you want my Ice Crystal Toad to help?¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s complaint, Han Jian immediately summoned his Ice Crystal Toad. The surrounding temperature immediately dropped, and without any hesitation, Bai Qi put his bottle of mineral water on the Ice Crystal Toad. ¡°Huh?¡± As soon as Bai Qi¡¯s hand touched the Ice Crystal Toad, he couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. Han Jian was somewhat puzzled, asking, ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Senior? Did you get frostbite?¡± Bai Qi shook his head, replying, ¡°No, it¡¯s just that your Ice Crystal Toad is really convenient. It comes with built-in air conditioning.¡± Han Jian grinned, saying, ¡°This Ice Crystal Toad is a high-level Elite caught for me by my parents¡¯ friends from the Ice Lake.¡± ¡°Cut it out. It¡¯s not like everyone else¡¯s pet isn¡¯t an Elite.¡± Han Jian¡¯s opponent lifted his spirits at the end of his words, causing Wei Ze to immediately retort. Wu Lan, who was next to him, quickly put down her box of rice to mediate. Given her proficient skills in this, she likely had plenty of experience in dealing with these situations. However, Bai Qi didn¡¯t have the energy to deal with these matters. [Name]: Evolution Egg (Black Iron 5%) [Condition]: Activated Ever since its activation, the progress of the Evolution Egg hadn¡¯t changed. Bai Qi planned to go to Undead Hill to check if it was related to Undead Department Beasts. But now, it had changed again. What exactly was the reason? After glancing at the Ice Crystal Toad, Bai Qi pretended to retrieve his mineral water and touched the toad again. There was no change in progress, but Bai Qi didn¡¯t give up. He moved his target to other pets. ¡°Brother Gao, can I see your Fire Armor Scorpion?¡± Gao Cheng looked puzzled when he heard this, but he released his Fire Armor Scorpion in front of Bai Qi. ¡°What, is there a problem?¡± Bai Qi responded, ¡°Nothing, I just felt a little frozen earlier. I want to warm up with the Fire Armor Scorpion.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Gao Cheng fell silent when he heard this, but he didn¡¯t stop Bai Qi¡¯s action. [Name]: Evolution Egg (Black Iron 10%) [Condition]: Activated Indeed, it increased by five percent! Bai Qi¡¯s eyes shone as he roughly guessed the way to upgrade the Evolution Egg, which was to physically touch the beasts. However, he had been petting cats and dogs at Zhuge Chen¡¯s place after activating the Golden Finger, and there were no hints about the progress of the Evolution Egg? Looking at it this way, it seems that not any pet will do. Bai Qi turned his attention to the other two, casually making an excuse to touch their beasts. Wu Lan¡¯s Charcoal Fire Snake didn¡¯t provide progress to the Evolution Egg, only Wei Ze¡¯s Emerald Centipede provided a three percent progress. Indeed, in order to evolve, you must pet beasts! The higher the level of the species, the more progress it offers? Also, it seems to be linked to the attributes of the species? Bai Qi pondered for a moment, he had a rough guess in his mind. But he soon began to have a headache. In order to increase the progress of the Evolution Egg, he must touch the beasts personally. The easiest way is to touch the beasts that have already been contracted. But if he were to do so, he estimated that he would be locked up in the Arkham Talent Academy tomorrow. As for wild beasts, it was even more impossible. Lower-level ones probably weren¡¯t useful, and higher-level ones weren¡¯t stupid. Going up rashly would only stir up hostility. It seems a little troublesome~ Bai Qi, watching the cracks appearing again on the Evolution Egg, sighed helplessly. If only there was a simpler way to evolve¡­ Chapter 15 - 15 Chapter 14: The Medicine Cannot Be Stopped 15 Chapter 14: The Medicine Cannot Be Stopped Translator: 549690339 Though it was a bit difficult, Bai Qi was truly satisfied that he¡¯d discovered a way to improve the Evolution Egg¡¯s upgrade path. ¡°Alpha, let¡¯s keep going.¡± Bai Qi drained the icy water in his hand, feeling an unprecedented sense of exhilaration. He had cleared out 68 Screaming Mushrooms in the morning, and along with the 1000 Federation coins guaranteed by the task, he had already earned 4400 Federation coins. According to the current trend, earning three to four thousand more in the afternoon wouldn¡¯t be a problem. By then, his financial woes would be temporarily resolved. Thinking about finally escaping the torment of compressed food pills, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but have sparks in his eyes. He chose a new direction and started harvesting on a large scale. ¡°Don¡¯t they ever get tired?¡± Seeing the equally excited Bai Qi and Alpha, Wei Ze and the other two glanced at each other, wondering what to make of their own pet beasts who were too lazy to move due to energy exhaustion. ¡°It¡¯s normal, Undead Department Pets¡¯ stamina is endless if they don¡¯t use skills.¡± Gao Cheng struggled to provide an explanation, but no one knew whether he believed it himself. He had heard of undead creatures possessing unlimited stamina, but he had never heard of Undead Department Beastmasters possessing the same trait. Bai Qi naturally did not know what they were thinking. He took Alpha to search for the Screaming Mushrooms everywhere, while the others also lost the mood to rest and started working with their clearly somewhat reluctant pet beasts. ¡­ By evening, Bai Qi and Alpha returned, fully loaded, and had already begun planning how to use this income. As for Gao Cheng and the others, they were all, without exception, somewhat wiped out. Their pet beasts did not have Alpha¡¯s supermodel speed, so they could only rely on skills to clear the Screaming Mushrooms. As time went on, the recovery of energy value became a problem, and mistakes became more frequent. It was almost certain that they would not take this task again tomorrow. Gao Cheng looked at the sky and handed over the storage box in his hand to the staff, saying, ¡°It¡¯s getting late; we should go back too. Everyone still has to go to class tomorrow.¡± Other than him and Bai Qi, the other three were high school students. Although they were combat professionals, they still needed to study humanities courses. After all, one could not train a Beast Master without a good command of knowledge. They had no objection to Gao Cheng¡¯s opinion. After settling the task rewards, they set off on their return journey together. Not long after, the three of them, Wu Lan were deep in sleep, with only Bai Qi still eager to deal with the first pot of gold he had earned. He had earned a total of 8100 Federation coins today, far exceeding his estimate, enough for him to buy a lot of nutrient solutions and go to the training ground several more times. However, in this way, there would not be enough funds to equip mechanical armament. Forget it, first improve Alpha¡¯s level, and wait until he gets the professional Beast Control license to solve the problem of funds. Gao Cheng glanced at Bai Qi and suddenly asked, ¡°Bai Qi, you are also planning to take the professional Beast Master exam, right?¡± In this era, there are many professions related to Beast Control, such as the traditional Beast Breeding Master, who is responsible for breeding, the Alchemist who makes potions with pet beast materials, or the emerging Mechanical Beast Master. All these professions were born around pet beasts, but they all have one thing in common. They are auxiliary professions. Since Bai Qi was a mechanical beast student, it was expected that he would become a Mechanical Beast Master, but after a day of contact, Gao Cheng firmly believed that Bai Qi would definitely participate in the professional Beast Master assessment. After all, he had never seen any Mechanical Beast Master who would modify a non-mechanical pet beast. Upon hearing this, Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Yes, I will strive to get the license this year. It will give me more options for taking tasks.¡± Whether it is the Evolution Egg or the Mechanical Armament, both require a lot of financial support. Relying on F-grade tasks alone is not enough. ¡°Huh, isn¡¯t your pet beast only at the Zero Stage Sixth level?¡± Gao Cheng was full of question marks, ¡°It should be somewhat difficult to improve to the First Stage, right?¡± Although the rise of Pet Beast Growth Level is not as difficult as the Race level, it becomes more difficult as it gets higher, especially the promotion of the major stages, which is even more difficult. ¡°It is a bit difficult. Otherwise, I planned to participate in the assessment in June directly. Now, I can only team up with you, Brother Gao, next time.¡± The professional Beast Master assessment is conducted every three months, and now it is currently mid-May, so the assessment in June is just over twenty days away. Although there was the Evolution Egg¡¯s cheat, Bai Qi did not think he could get Alpha upgraded to the First Stage in just twenty-something days. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s confident look, Gao Cheng was once again at a loss for words. Are all top students this confident nowadays? It took him more than two years to train his Fire Armor Scorpion to the First Stage, and Bai Qi plans to upgrade by six levels in half a year? Also, what do you mean, team up with me next time? Is it really polite to say that? The corner of Gao Cheng¡¯s mouth twitched slightly, but he still advised, ¡°I still suggest that you train your primary attack skills a bit more. After all, the professional Beast Master assessment looks at abilities in all aspects.¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Alright, I will focus on training after I return.¡± Alpha had just gained an attack skill, Shadow Lotus Skill, yesterday and hadn¡¯t had time to train it, but Gao Cheng¡¯s words also served as a reminder to Bai Qi. Despite Alpha¡¯s high speed, he might encounter opponents with control skills. At that time, relying solely on the Shadow Lotus Skill seemed somewhat insufficient. ¡­ After they returned to Gusu City, they all went their separate ways. Bai Qi, however, visited the commercial street once again before returning home. Looking at his recently replenished balance shrinking again, Bai Qi felt a pang of pain. Only after seeing the box of nutrient solutions did he feel a little better. With the support of the nutrient solutions, the side effects of the Evolution Egg should be reduced a lot. But he would try it first anyway. Bai Qi summoned Alpha, opened a bottle of nutrient solution, and then wrapped Alpha in the Evolution Egg again. A feeling of weakness came over him once again, and Bai Qi immediately finished the nutrient solution. Sour and sweet, it tasted a little like fruit juice. Bai Qi smacked his lips, then felt a gentle energy instantly flowing throughout his body, completely dispelling the weakness, and even feeling a lot better than before. Sure enough, you get what you pay for. What the heck is a compressed food pill? Straight to the blacklist! Bai Qi looked at the nutrient solution in his hand with satisfaction. In this way, he could boldly use the Evolution Egg. He just hoped that this nutrient solution would not develop a resistance, lost its effectiveness after drinking too much. Never mind, once he became a professional Beast Master, he could change to a new one. He couldn¡¯t stop taking the nutrient solution~ Chapter 16 - 16 Chapter 15: First Battle 16 Chapter 15: First Battle Translator: 549690339 The next day. Bai Qi rubbed his sleepy eyes, gazing at the sun that was already rising to its zenith, and then reluctantly got up from the bed. Although he had the support of the nutrient solution, Bai Qi¡¯s physical recovery speed was able to keep up with the demand of the Evolution Egg, but after repeated use, he was still a bit tired, so Bai Qi simply moved it all into the bedroom for his convenience. Evolving, taking in supplements, designing blueprints, and then evolving again, taking in more supplements¡­ He spent the previous night in this cycle until he finally went to sleep in the early morning. ¡°I should go out to find something to eat, and then head to the training site.¡± After consuming six to seven bottles of nutrient solution overnight, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t really hungry, but having an empty stomach felt strange. So he decided to have something quickly and head straight to the Beast Master Association. He had evolved Alpha six times the previous night and there was still plenty of accumulated energy that hadn¡¯t been fully absorbed, so Bai Qi decided to find another trainer to help. Why not do it himself? You may ask. Bai Qi indeed tried, but after his hands went numb due to Alpha¡¯s steel skeleton, he directly gave up. Who would¡¯ve thought that an actively used skill like Skeletal Hardening would turn into a passive skill after upgrading to Steel Skeleton? Although it hadn¡¯t reached the strength of steel, it wasn¡¯t something Bai Qi¡¯s small body could handle. Bai Qi arrived at the Beast Master Association, and this time he was received by another receptionist. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, the training field of the Undead Department is fully booked for today.¡± ¡°Can¡¯t I join in anywhere?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no place available.¡± Apologizing somewhat reluctantly, the receptionist added, ¡°If you want to train your pet beast, I recommend you try the combat arena; the effect isn¡¯t bad either.¡± ¡°Combat arena?¡± Bai Qi hesitated for a while, and asked, ¡°The opponents in the combat arena are all of the same level, right?¡± The receptionist nodded and reassured him: ¡°You can rest assured. The opponent¡¯s level will not exceed one level difference. There won¡¯t be a situation where your opponent completely trumps you.¡± Ah, but what I want is to be completely trounced. He mostly came here to use Bone-breaking Reformation combined with the Black Iron Egg to quickly enhance Alpha¡¯s physical strength. If he¡¯s paired with similar level opponents, the efficiency would decrease a lot. However, it seems that there aren¡¯t any other options available at the moment, and real combat is indeed the main focus of professional Beast Masters. ¡°Then could you arrange a match for me?¡± The receptionist smiled slightly and asked, ¡°Do you have any specific opponents in mind? If not, we can randomly match you up.¡± ¡°Randomly will be fine.¡± ¡°Great, please pay the fee first, and then wait for your number.¡± ¡°Another charge¡­ Thankfully, it¡¯s slighter cheaper than training.¡± Bai Qi paid the fee somewhat reluctantly, took the number plate, and went to the adjacent combat zone to wait. Aside from the dojo, the Beast Masters Association is the only place that offers the battlefield, so there are quite a few people here. Although this official venue doesn¡¯t allow any form of gambling, watching others¡¯ battles is also a means of accumulating combat experience, so the majority here are apprentice Beast Masters. The efficiency of the association is quite high. About ten minutes later, Bai Qi heard his number called and promptly followed the system¡¯s directions to the combat arena. When Bai Qi arrived at the combat arena, the referee was already waiting inside. The referee, who had just dispatched a group of contestants, was checking the information of the next group. Seeing Bai Qi appear, he said, ¡°Hello, your opponent hasn¡¯t arrived yet. Please wait a little.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi nodded his head and proceeded to his position under the referee¡¯s guidance. This combat zone is broadcasted in real-time to the public, so the cameras installed everywhere will present every move of the beast and its master to the audience outside in high definition. Soon, Bai Qi¡¯s opponent arrived¡ªa burly man with a full beard. Bai Qi examined his opponent and looked at the referee with some confusion. Wasn¡¯t it said that the level difference shouldn¡¯t be more than one level? Are you sure this guy¡¯s pet hasn¡¯t reached the First Stage yet? The referee cleared his throat and asked, ¡°You two are Bai Qi and Shi Yong, right?¡± Bai Qi nodded his head and extended his hand towards the burly man, stating, ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Bai Qi.¡± The burly man took Bai Qi¡¯s hand in his own, giving it a firm shake, and replied, ¡°Hello, my name¡¯s Shi Yong, I¡¯m eighteen years old, I like¡­¡± What a mature-looking eighteen-year-old! Bai Qi sarcastically thought to himself, forcibly pulling his hand back and looking at the vivid fingerprints on it. He looked at Shi Yong with more suspicion. This guy, he¡¯s underreported his age by ten years, hasn¡¯t he? And those overly developed muscles¡­ does this guy train with his pet beast? ¡°This combat match will be free fighting. It will end when either beast loses their combat abilities. The time limit is half an hour.¡± The referee discreetly coughed twice, signaled for both of them to return to their positions, and started to explain the rules of combat. ¡°Ahem, if there are no problems, we will be ready to start.¡± Normally speaking, battles between apprentice Beast Masters generally end very quickly. After all, none is particularly proficient in conserving their energy value and most times, one side would admit defeat after running out of energy. Both of them nodded their heads and activated their Beast Control Spaces. Two transparent arrays slowly began to take shape in the middle of the field. The speed at which a Beast Master can summon a beast is directly proportional to the Beast Master¡¯s spirit power. In their case, it¡¯s alright to do a slow summon, but if this were to happen on the wild battlefield, your opponent wouldn¡¯t be willing to wait for your slow summons. Even in the past, before the establishment of the Federation, assassinations of Beast Masters using sniper rifles were reported. It wasn¡¯t until the Federation was established that the corresponding laws were introduced to prevent non-military Beast Masters from using such long-range weapons. Finally, the summoning formations took shape, and a humanoid beast with the head of a frog and two pairs of arms, almost two meters tall, crawled out from Shi Yong¡¯s formation. Like his owner, this beast was full of muscles. Just by sight, you could tell that it was quite powerful. [Name]: Braced Frog [Race]: Combat System [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Racial Skills]: Blast Punch, Powerful Grapple, Double Kick As soon as the Braced Frog entered the fray, the spectators who originally still had excitement in them instantly lost interest, waiting for the next match to begin. After the appearance of the Braced Frog, Alpha also crawled out from the formation. Its petite figure, which was originally only half a human height, was made to seem even smaller compared to the Braced Frog. They had every reason to believe that the Braced Frog would end the match in an instant. Looking at that delicate skeleton, they wondered if it would break just from the Braced Frog¡¯s pinch. Chapter 17 - 17 Chapter 16: Not Upholding Martial Virtue 17 Chapter 16: Not Upholding Martial Virtue Translator: 549690339 Unlike others, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw Shi Yong summon the Braced Frog. He had just been fretting about not having a training ground, and here was a ready-made toil sent to his doorstep. Only half an hour though, which was a bit annoying. ¡°Any issues? If not, let¡¯s start the competition.¡± The referee asked for both their inputs and once confirmed there were no issues, he announced the start of the match. As soon as it started, Shi Yong undid his cloak, assuming the poise of a muscular man, showing off his robust muscles unreservedly to everyone present. ¡°Kid, you¡¯re too weak, you can¡¯t survive in the wild with such a physique. Join our Haoli Dojo now, I guarantee you and your pet beast can possess sturdy muscles!¡± ¡°Braced Frog, demonstrate your power!¡± Crackle Crackle. (Master, what are they up to?) Watching the strange duo in front of him, Alpha ¨C whose wisdom had just awakened two days ago ¨C felt somewhat confused. ¡°Never mind, just protect your head later on, anything else, feel free to kick.¡± Building strong muscles on a skeletal Alpha, perhaps this guy¡¯s brain was flooded with muscles. Crackle Crackle. ¡°Yes, master.¡± Upon receiving Bai Qi¡¯s command, Alpha decided to give up resisting. He simply stood still at his spot. The sight of Alpha¡¯s actions drew sighs from the audience. ¡°This guy, he actually has such a low-level undead creature as his contractor, another foolish kid brainwashed by the star effect.¡± ¡°Exactly. Didn¡¯t you notice that he painted his skeleton? That¡¯s the trend.¡± ¡°I mean, he meets a fighter, isn¡¯t this a masochist commitment?¡± ¡°Tsk tsk¡­ The young these days, they are impulsive.¡± ¡°True¡­ Big brother, how old are you this year?¡± ¡°28.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The two fighters, engaged in a duel, were not aware of the surrounding discussions. Shi Yong, after posing and seeing that Bai Qi was not making the first move, decided not to drag this out any longer and commanded the Braced Frog. ¡°Braced Frog, use Blast Punch!¡± Croak! The Braced Frog uttered a low croak, its equally muscular legs stomped heavily, immediately reaching Alpha. Its four massive fists hit Alpha simultaneously, breaking Alpha¡¯s slender body as if it was struck by a bomb, leaving only the skull intact. The weak spot of the skeleton beastmaster is typically the head, which houses the Fire of Soul. As it was an ordinary fight, Shi Yong seemed careful not to go overboard. However, this opponent was too weak to display the strength of their Haoli Dojo! Equally disappointed was the Brawny Frog. Looking at the opponent who couldn¡¯t even withstand one blow, the Braced Frog decisively turned to leave. ¡°Referee, announce the results.¡± Shi Yong walked towards the referee, intending to change opponents, but the referee rejected his request. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, the match isn¡¯t over yet. Return to your positions please.¡± Shi Yong, confused at hearing this, followed the referee¡¯s gaze towards Alpha. Alpha, who was originally shattered, had somehow regenerated and was just standing there, as if nothing had happened. This guy, he recovers so quick! It was well-known that the Undead Department Beasts could regenerate from broken bones, but they usually did not recover so rapidly. He had never seen any recover as fast as Alpha. ¡°Great, this will highlight the strength of our Haoli Dojo!¡± Alpha¡¯s resilience clearly exceeded Shi Yong¡¯s expectations, but it also conveniently suited his intentions, so he launched another attack with the Braced Frog. This time, Braced Frog used a Double Kick, completely shattering Alpha with consecutive powerful kicks until there was hardly a piece of whole skeleton left. But Alpha quickly recovered, and Shi Yong didn¡¯t intend to stop the Braced Frog. The fiercely attacking arms never ceased, and Alpha repeatedly went through the process of being shattered and reassembled. Half an hour later. ¡°Cough, cough. I declare that this match ends in a tie.¡± The referee looked sympathetically at the panting Braced Frog and the still clueless Alpha before announcing the result of the match. With his discerning eye, it was clear to him that Shi Yong¡¯s Braced Frog was extremely well-trained, possessing impressive skills and base attributes. It¡¯s just unfortunate for the Braced Frog to encounter such an opponent with an abnormal rate of recovery. ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± Bai Qi looked at Alpha, whose skeleton had clearly become much sturdier, smacked his lips feeling a bit unsatisfied. He had finally found a free labor source, and it ended so quickly. The Beast Master Association¡¯s battle time was absolutely unreasonable. They should have fought for a few hours. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s status, Shi Yong felt something was off instinctively. But he couldn¡¯t worry about it at the moment and shouted, ¡°I request an overtime match! Add another hour!¡± ¡°There¡¯s overtime?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, showing a renewed interest. The referee nodded and said, ¡°Yes, but the cost of overtime is 1000 Federal Coins. Are you both splitting it?¡± They charge for overtime? Bai Qi was somewhat hesitant. The money he earned yesterday was mostly spent on nutrient solution, leaving him with only 1500 Federal Coins. Signing up for the battle cost him 200, and overtime would cost 1000. This was exceeding his budget. With this amount of money, he¡¯d rather buy a couple more bottles of nutrient solution instead of playing overtime. ¡°No problem, I¡¯ll cover the cost. But you must fight a good one with me!¡± Seeing Bai Qi hesitating, Shi Yong generously decided to cover the cost himself. ¡°You¡¯re on? Then let¡¯s begin.¡± Upon hearing that someone was going to cover the cost, Bai Qi agreed immediately. Alpha, who had been standing there foolishly, also adjusted its pose and entered combat mode. Although it was his master¡¯s order, which was beneficial to Alpha as well, being hit for half an hour had pissed off Alpha a bit. Clatter clatter. (Master, can I attack?) Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Well, since he¡¯s stayed with us for so long, let¡¯s give him a good fight.¡± Clatter clatter. (Understood.) Alpha assumed a combat stance, and the Braced Frog was also brimming with fighting spirit. However, this time, it did not recklessly use skills like before, but adopted a stance that somewhat resembled the warriors on TV. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you think our Haoli Dojo can only use martial arts. You underestimate our master, the Thunder Hand!¡± ¡°Braced Frog, attack with full power!¡± Ribbit! The Braced Frog let out a furious cry, and its four arms, transformed into streaks of lightning, hastened towards Alpha. However, the moment Braced Frog launched its attack, Alpha disappeared from its original spot. Before Braced Frog could locate its target, it felt a sharp pain in its kidney area. Barely managing to twist around and check, Braced Frog saw two blades stabbed into its lower back, with the handles, being held by Alpha. This guy, lacking martial virtue, dared to ambush! And, he attacked the kidney! Chapter 18 - 18 Chapter Seventeen: Rejecting All the Gaudiness 18 Chapter Seventeen: Rejecting All the Gaudiness Translator: 549690339 The Braced Frog managed to endure its pain, turning back with a punch, but Alpha¡¯s speed was too fast, dodging with ease. Shi Yong wanted the Braced Frog to keep on with the assault, but the frog¡¯s lower back had been stabbed making it weak. It could only watch helplessly as Alpha once again distanced itself. Frustrated, Shi Yong glared at Bai Qi, snapping, ¡°That was low, resorting to sneak attacks. Can¡¯t you fight fair and square?¡± Bai Qi looked somewhat wronged. He hadn¡¯t ordered Alpha to attack the lower back; it was all Alpha¡¯s own initiative. That said, the result was pretty good. No matter how high your martial arts, you¡¯re afraid of a cleaver. No matter how good your kung fu is, a brick can knock you out. In the face of absolute speed, refuse all flamboyance. ¡°Alpha, don¡¯t just casually attack someone¡¯s lower back in a duel like that, only when sure they are an enemy. Understand?¡± *clatter* *clatter* ¡°Alright,¡± responded the obedient Alpha, nodding its head. It swiftly shifted to the front of the Braced Frog, the Bone Daggers firmly locking onto their opponent. Upon seeing Alpha¡¯s daggers, the Braced Frog immediately felt a stinging pain in its lower back. Nevertheless, as a Combat System beast, the Braced Frog had a strong ability to heal. Its muscles wriggled, and its wound slowly started to close. ¡°Braced Frog, be careful this time. Don¡¯t rush in to attack, beware of another sneak attack,¡± warned Shi Yong, his earlier fury gone. He calmly assessed the current situation and gave the Braced Frog new orders. *Ribbit!* The Braced Frog nodded its head, its arms forward, ready for whatever came its way. Alpha, restricted by Bai Qi, also refrained from any sneak attacks and slowly approached the Braced Frog, the pair circling each other like martial artists. Finally, the two once again clashed ¨C one forceful and mighty, the other swift as lightning. The fight now began to resemble a formal duel. However, despite Alpha¡¯s extremely fast response, its frail build was a disadvantage. Coupled with the Braced Frog¡¯s specialized training, Alpha¡¯s attacks were easily blocked by its opponent. Learning from its experience, the Braced Frog¡ªinstead of shattering Alpha¡¯s limbs¡ªheld them tightly, to be safe, it also gripped Alpha¡¯s legs. ¡°You definitely won¡¯t escape now.¡± Shi Yong nodded satisfactorily after seeing this, and just as he was about to boost his dojo¡¯s pride, he saw Alpha¡¯s skeletal form bizarrely fluctuate before the bones in its chest and abdomen turned into sharp blades and stabbed at the Braced Frog¡¯s joints. *Ribbit* *Ribbit* This thing, always aiming for the weak spots. The pain made the Braced Frog lose control of its strength and it ended up shattering Alpha¡¯s bones. However, Alpha seized the opportunity to break free while appearing whole once more on the side. *clatter* *clatter* (¡°Master, it¡¯s weak. The Screaming Mushroom was more fun.¡±) Bai Qi didn¡¯t know how to respond hearing this. They were here to fight, not play. It¡¯s fortunate the opponents couldn¡¯t understand Alpha¡¯s speech, or else they¡¯d be furious. ¡°Sheath your daggers, remember what we are here for.¡± Bai Qi warned Alpha again, who reluctantly put away its daggers and chose to deal with the Braced Frog barehanded. *Ribbit Ribbit* (¡°Beast Master, can I hit him with all I¡¯ve got?¡±) Upon seeing Alpha sheath its weapon, the Braced Frog became less wary. However, it still requested permission from its Beast Master. Having been bested three times, Shi Yong was quite upset and thus agreed to the Braced Frog¡¯s request. This time he came to Gusu City representing his dojo. If he lost, his dojo couldn¡¯t open a branch there, then the dojo¡¯s master might beat him to death! Getting the consent of its Beast Master, the Braced Frog¡¯s eyes shone brightly. Again it launched Double Kick, rapidly narrowing the distance with Alpha. Each of its arms used different techniques to attack Alpha¡¯s different parts. ¡°Able to handle two arm movements independently, this young lad¡¯s Braced Frog has been well trained.¡± The referee noted the value of the Braced Frog¡¯s technique and nodded appreciatively. If the frog had used this skill earlier, the fast little skeleton might not have been able to damage it. Indeed, faced with the uneven rhythm of the Braced Frog¡¯s attack, Alpha started to struggle and could only maintain its foothold through its superb speed. However, soon enough, Alpha¡¯s frailty came to light. Whenever it couldn¡¯t dodge in time, it got its bones broken by the frog. Shi Yong purposely blasted the broken bones away to delay Alpha¡¯s recovery. Seeing the Braced Frog finally gained an upper hand, Shi Yong smiled again. He looked at the silent Bai Qi and said, ¡°You better surrender. The Braced Frog¡¯s usual opponent is the Steel Training Dummy, not a fragile skeleton like yours.¡± Steel Training Dummy? Understanding Shi Yong¡¯s hint, a light bulb turned on in Bai Qi¡¯s mind, halting any further play with Shi Yong. ¡°We surrender.¡± Without hesitation, Bai Qi chose to surrender. He forcefully recalled Alpha and turned to look at the referee. ¡°Um, well, I declare the winner of this match is Shi Yong from Haoli Dojo.¡± The ref obviously saw Shi Yong¡¯s intentions but didn¡¯t mind throwing him some promotion. After all, having a dojo in Gusu City would only benefit its development. When Gusu City¡¯s rating went up, the treatment from the association would naturally improve as well. However, he couldn¡¯t understand why Bai Qi suddenly surrendered. Looking at the little skeleton, it seemed to be getting the hang of the Braced Frog¡¯s attacking rhythm. If it continued, it was hard to say who would have won. Hearing the ref announce the result, Bai Qi promptly left. But instead of going home, he headed straight for the training equipment store. ¡°Boss, do you sell Steel Training Dummies for practicing fighting skills?¡± The shopkeeper nodded, ¡°Yes, we do. But the cheapest model will cost you 10,000 Federal Coins. Are you sure you can afford it?¡± Bai Qi clearly looked like a student, presumably, he didn¡¯t have that sort of purchasing power. ¡°10,000 Federal Coins?¡± Bai Qi winced in pain. He obviously couldn¡¯t afford it, unless he got another task, like the Screaming Mushroom. No, better make it two tasks. The shopkeeper saw Bai Qi¡¯s hesitation and pointed to a battered steel pillar in the corner. ¡°If you don¡¯t mind, I have a damaged one that you could use. I¡¯ll give it to you for 1,000 Federal Coins.¡± Bai Qi examined the steel pillar and decisively responded. ¡°Deal!¡± Chapter 19 - 19 Chapter 18: Alpha, the Martial Artist 19 Chapter 18: Alpha, the Martial Artist Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi¡¯s Home. The boss directed two pets to carry the damaged steel training dummy into Bai Qi¡¯s yard, saying cheerfully, ¡°With shipping included, this steel dummy will be 1300 Federal Coins.¡± Hearing the boss¡¯s price, Bai Qi confirmed even more that he had been ripped off, especially when he saw the ¡°bonus¡± repair materials given by the boss, he was even more sure of it. However, it had come to this, and he felt it wouldn¡¯t be right to haggle with the boss anymore. He could only silently keep this loss in his heart. Bai Qi watched the boss leave, and after some rummaging in front of the living room television, he summoned Alpha. As his previous fight had been forcibly interrupted, Alpha seemed a little disoriented. His small head stared curiously at Bai Qi. Gulu, Gulu. (Master, why didn¡¯t you let me finish fighting him?) Bai Qi patted Alpha¡¯s head, saying, ¡°There were too many people, we need to develop low-key, otherwise we¡¯ll be targeted¡­ ahem, let¡¯s just say it would be easier for others to target us.¡± Alpha appeared to understand, but he seemed to accept Bai Qi¡¯s opinion. His master seemed smarter than him, so he must be right to listen to him. ¡°However, today¡¯s happenings have reminded me. You indeed need to learn some fighting skills detached from your abilities. Otherwise, you¡¯ll truly waste your super speed.¡± Bai Qi switched on the television, clicked the hot fighting films recently, then set it to auto switch, and made Alpha sit in front of the television. ¡°Your task now is to watch TV, learn how people fight. I¡¯ll go and fix the steel training dummy.¡± After finishing his words, Bai Qi rushed into the workshop without looking back. He carried a bunch of tools in front of the old steel training dummy and began to dissemble it. The steel training dummy was damaged in many places. No wonder the boss had given just a tenth of its price. If you hired a professional to repair it, the cost might be even bigger than buying a new one. Bai Qi was very sure that the boss had made a big profit, but for Bai Qi himself, it wasn¡¯t a loss. After all, he was a high-talented student in machinery and martial studies; he could fix this kind of problem. Besides, it even helped him for modifications. ¡­ Evening. Bai Qi finally finished repairing the last part. Looking at the steel training dummy, which was good as new, in front of him, he nodded with satisfaction. ¡°Let¡¯s try it out first.¡± Bai Qi turned on the power, and the steel training dummy was activated immediately. It began to rotate in different sections at different speeds. The metal rods firmly embedded in it produced a kind of whistling sound, indicating you shouldn¡¯t touch it casually. Most importantly, spikes would occasionally spring out from the seemingly smooth cylinder, catching you off guard. Bai Qi pressed the remote control in his hand and the rhythm of the steel training dummy changed again. In the end, the speed of its rotation surpassed Bai Qi¡¯s handling ability, making it impossible to see the shape of the metal rod clearly, just like a chainsaw. ¡°Good, just as I anticipated.¡± Satisfied with how things turned out, Bai Qi nodded and turned off the steel training dummy, then he ran back to the house planning to let Alpha try it out. ¡°I want to fight ten of them!¡± Just as Bai Qi entered the living room, he heard a murderous roar. Alpha on the opposite side stared blankly at the screen. Only the soul fire jumping in his eyes showed Alpha¡¯s current mood. ¡°Are you watching ¡®Ye Da¡¯?¡± Ye Da and his pet beast merged on the screen at the moment. After that, they defeated an enemy whose number was ten times theirs, with a simple and clear fist technique. Beast masters with fusion talent could enjoy fighting themselves. ¡°Just right, he also practices with a dummy. However, he uses a wooden dummy, while you use a steel dummy. As long as you train well, you can achieve the same level as him.¡± Bai Qi pressed pause and led Alpha to the yard, saying, ¡°From now on, you will train with this. If it works well, we won¡¯t need to spend money at the Beast Master Association.¡± Alpha nodded as if he sort of understood. Looking at the steel training dummy before him, he made a solemn gesture to the steel dummy, imitating the moves in the movie, and then launched an attack. Judging by the moves, they were strikingly similar to Ye Da¡¯s moves. It really works! Bai Qi smirked and pressed the button. The steel training dummy started to rotate again, but not as fast as before. The original steel training dummy divided into several movable sections. However, Bai Qi installed a rotation device inside and set different modes so that Alpha could gradually adapt to the training. Taking into consideration that this was the first time Alpha was using it, Bai Qi started with the first stage. Surely enough, although the rotative steel training dummy took Alpha by surprise, Alpha quickly adapted to the rhythm using his super speed and the experience from fighting the Braced Frog. His moves were leisurely and comfortable. Upon seeing this, without any hesitation, Bai Qi initiated the second stage. The speed of the steel training dummy doubled, making Alpha a bit uncomfortable. Eventually, a metal spike that shot out suddenly broke his arm. However, Alpha quickly recovered using the Bone-breaking Reformation, returned to the steel training dummy to continue training, and then his arm was broken again. This cycle continued. It was much harder than fighting the Braced Frog. To gain maximum effect, Bai Qi had purposely set the rotation of the dummy to random. Which means, even Bai Qi, the designer himself, wouldn¡¯t know how the rotation speed of the steel training dummy would change, or when the metal spikes would shoot out. The purpose of this was to make Alpha adapt to all kinds of emergency situations. Just like when the Braced Frog got serious, attacked with different moves using its four arms. Alpha clearly struggled; this was also why Bai Qi didn¡¯t want to continue. After all, no one wants others to see all their trump cards, right? Of course, it wouldn¡¯t matter if the training doesn¡¯t work out, as long as Alpha could completely absorb the residual energy of the Evolution Egg. If this plan works, then he would be able to arrange time more rationally in the future, maximizing the efficacy of the Evolution Egg. Looking at Alpha, who was constantly fighting with the steel training dummy, Bai Qi had no intention to stop. He ran back to the workshop and started to sketch on paper. Inspired by Shi Yong, all sorts of inspirations kept popping out of Bai Qi¡¯s mind. If it weren¡¯t for poverty limiting his creativity, Bai Qi was confident that he would design a whole set of training devices for Alpha now. If possible, he would find some professional martial fighting videos later. Maybe Alpha could learn something from them. How about Yong Dong, Nine Strong Fist, Lonely Nine Swords, Returning Spirit, Cutting Heaven Sword Technique¡­ And so on. A martial artist called Alpha, it doesn¡¯t sound bad just thinking about it. Chapter 20 - 20 Chapter Nineteen: The Mutated Dog 20 Chapter Nineteen: The Mutated Dog Translator: 549690339 ¡°Tsk, this nutrient solution is draining faster than I expected.¡± Bai Qi stared at the rapidly diminishing number of nutrient solutions in the refrigerator, feeling a bit of a headache rising. Though he¡¯d already tried to reasonably time the use of the Evolution Egg, the consumption rate of the nutrient solution significantly exceeded his projections. In just one week, he¡¯d exhausted half a month¡¯s worth of supply from his plan. ¡°At least it¡¯ll last till the end of the month, guess I¡¯ll just have to tighten my belt.¡± Bai Qi calculated the consumption, reconsidered, and decided to abandon the idea of taking on any missions. It wasn¡¯t because it was troublesome, but rather because he simply did not have the time. While university coursework wasn¡¯t extensive, it still demanded attendance. After all, general knowledge is quite important, not to mention cybernetics was a subject he was deeply interested in. Compared to those F-class missions with pitiful rewards, Bai Qi preferred attending classes at the university. Thud! Thud! Thud! The knocking interrupted his thoughts. Closing the fridge, Bai Qi advanced towards the door. Upon opening it, he found Zhuge Chen standing there, a husky at his side. With a confused glance at the man and the dog, Bai Qi asked, ¡°Zhuge Chen, what brings you here? And why did you bring this guy?¡± Zhuge Chen scratched his head awkwardly, answering, ¡°I had no choice, this fellow has been acting up recently, I don¡¯t know why. He was almost attacked by the other Arctic Ice Wolves. He doesn¡¯t want to stay alone in his room, so I was hoping you could look after him for a while.¡± ¡°Acting up? Don¡¯t tell me¡­ is he in heat?¡± Bai Qi eyed the husky¡¯s belly skeptically, suggesting, ¡°Have you considered giving him a little surgery?¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, the husky, who had previously been curiously scanning his surroundings, immediately stiffened and quickly crossed its paws over its private region. Howl! Howl! (This guy, he¡¯s definitely evil!) Zhuge Chen let out a bitter laugh, conceding, ¡°Let¡¯s not, I don¡¯t want any complaints from the dog lovers in the shop, plus he isn¡¯t even fully grown yet, it¡¯s impossible for him to be in heat.¡± Bai Qi nodded, saying, ¡°I don¡¯t mind housing him, there¡¯s still room in the yard, just consider it as having an extra guard dog. However, I won¡¯t cover his food costs.¡± It¡¯s not that he was stingy, but he was barely managing as is. Thankfully, Alpha belonged to the Undead Clan and didn¡¯t need to eat, otherwise living conditions would have been even tougher. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve made arrangements for that,¡± Zhuge Chen pointed towards a truck parked in the back, saying, ¡°Food and a temporary kennel for half a month. If it¡¯s not enough, I¡¯ll have someone bring more over.¡± Zhuge Chen certainly deserved his reputation as the future heir of Elf House ¨C his wealth was striking! Bai Qi gave Zhuge Chen a thumbs up, and together they unloaded the truck and set up the temporary doghouse in the courtyard. As soon as Zhuge Chen stepped into the yard, he saw Alpha training with the Steel Training Dummy, and he was momentarily stunned on the spot. ¡°What on earth have you come up with now?¡± Zhuge Chen glanced at Bai Qi who was next to him, at a loss for words. ¡°Nothing much, just some training equipment for Alpha. The training areas outside are simply too expensive.¡± ¡°Are you sure it¡¯s training equipment and not some kind of offensive weaponry?¡± ¡°If this isn¡¯t training equipment, then what is?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The two worked together and quickly finished setting up the temporary doghouse for the husky. Afterward, Zhuge Chen didn¡¯t stay around for long and quickly left. For some reason, the number of people who came to Elf House to buy Undead pets had suddenly increased, and he had just managed to squeeze out some time. Having seen Zhuge Chen off, Bai Qi removed the leash from the husky. The husky instinctively tried to frolic about the yard, but after catching sight of the remote control in Bai Qi¡¯s hand, it obediently came to a standstill. Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, saying, ¡°Good, I don¡¯t have Zhuge Chen¡¯s patience, so you¡¯d better behave while you¡¯re here.¡± Awooo¡­ (Darned human, one day I¡¯ll let you taste what it¡¯s like to be electrocuted!) The husky obediently nodded its head, but its constantly wandering eyes revealed its inner thoughts. Is this fellow really the Arctic Ice Wolf renowned for its cold and aloof personality¡­ Feeling a bit helpless, Bai Qi patted the husky¡¯s head. Suddenly, he felt the Evolution Egg in his mind vibrate. [Name]: Evolution Egg (Black Iron Egg 23%.) [Condition]: Activated The progress of the Evolution Egg had increased by ten percent. Bai Qi looked at the husky, somewhat puzzled. He had just interacted with the creature a few days ago and the Evolution Egg showed no changes then. So why was there a movement today? Could it be that the Evolution Egg progress had a specific time to increase? Bai Qi rolled his eyes, then focused his attention. The husky¡¯s information instantly appeared in his mind. [Name]: Arctic Ice Wolf [Race]: Wolf Species (Mutant) [Growth Level]: Zero Stage Three Level [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Elite [Racial Skills]: Ripping Claw, Bite, Perception, Current Resistance [Condition]: Evolvable So, this guy had also mutated! Perhaps, the reason he¡¯d been so agitated these past few days was because of the mutation. But there was nothing special about these attributes; it didn¡¯t look like he¡¯d mutated at all. Certainly, it couldn¡¯t be the Current Resistance, could it? Bai Qi examined the husky from head to toe but found nothing particular. He then turned his focus to the ¡®Evolvable¡¯ condition. Dating back to when he first cleared the Screaming Mushroom mission, Bai Qi learned that the Evolution Egg could also be used on other pets. However, Bai Qi had no plans to benefit others with his gift. Besides, this ability was rather astonishing, it was better not to expose it so casually. Anyway, using it on the husky once or twice should be fine, considering it was to spend half a month in his house. Nobody would figure it out. By the way, he wanted to confirm something. Since the Evolution Egg could fuse metal and bone, could it perhaps also fuse cybernetics and flesh? ¡°Behave and stay still.¡± After warning the husky, Bai Qi placed his right hand on its head. A jet of dark energy gushed out immediately, rapidly enveloping the husky. Awoo? Woof! Woof! Woof! (What on earth is this!) Seeing the strange energy suddenly gushing out of Bai Qi¡¯s hand, the husky was scared into barking, its legs shaking as it tried to escape. However, the Black Iron Egg was notably fast and instantly enveloped the husky. Scritch! Scritch!¡­ A series of scratching sounds emanated from the Black Iron Egg, which wobbled slightly before the scratching sounds gradually ebbed. Weren¡¯t the creatures supposed to fall into a Deep Sleep upon being enclosed by the Black Iron Egg? This oddity did not escape Bai Qi¡¯s observant eyes. He made a mental note before sitting off to one side to wait. An hour quickly passed, the agitated husky broke free from the Black Iron Egg, warily considering the shattered eggshell all around. This thing was capable of making it fall asleep unwittingly, it was even more dangerous than that metallic lump that could produce electricity! Chapter 21 - 21 Chapter 20: Undead Catastrophe 21 Chapter 20: Undead Catastrophe Translator: 549690339 Just as the husky was warily staring at the eggshell fragments, those pieces turned into streaks of black energy and rushed straight towards the husky. Woof Woof Woof! Seeing that the thing was trying to keep up with it, the husky¡¯s bark fully transformed into a dog¡¯s yelp. It fled in panic, but in the end, it was still caught by the black energy that slowly fused into its prosthetic limb. Argh? With the fusion of the black energy, the husky suddenly felt much better about the metallic lump. It no longer felt as cold as before. Seeing this, Bai Qi stepped forward quickly, carefully examining the husky¡¯s prosthetic limb. Soon, he discovered that the prosthetic, which was originally connected only by metal clasps, was showing signs of fusion with the flesh. ¡°The Evolution Egg, can it even fuse with this kind of mechanical energy?¡± Bai Qi released the husky¡¯s mechanical limb, a satisfied smile spreading across his face. Choosing the Mechanical Weaponry major was definitely the right decision. Combining traditional pets with mechanical weaponry, he was about to usher in a new era! Argh? (This human, has he lost his mind?) The husky looked at Bai Qi¡¯s goofy smile, snorted audibly with disdain, then started running all over the courtyard, feeling incredibly free. Seeing the husky behave this way, Bai Qi also slowly calmed down. Although the Evolution Egg could seamlessly integrate mechanical prosthetics and flesh, Bai Qi was still unsure about the underlying principles. He would need to invest some time for research. Thinking about this, Bai Qi¡¯s gaze at the Husky suddenly became a bit strange. The husky, which was initially running around cheerfully, felt a chill run down its spine and instinctively hid in its dog house. This place was dangerous, it suddenly wanted to go home. ¡­ Due to his discovery of the new territory, Bai Qi rarely spent his day without caring for Alpha. He needed his full attention on the husky, as it seemed. After using the Black Iron Egg three times in a row, the fusion between the mechanical limb and the Husky became more and more profound, leaving almost no perceivable joint. However, even so, the Husky didn¡¯t undergo significant changes like Alpha. ¡°Do I have to wait for its bloodline level to evolve?¡± Recalling the husky¡¯s previous evolution, Bai Qi knew that this matter couldn¡¯t be rushed. ¡°Anyway, the fool will stay here for half a month. There¡¯s plenty of time for thorough research.¡± Worse comes to worst; once he advances to the second stage, he¡¯ll form a Soul Contract with this dimwit. Although he can¡¯t figure out what about the Husky has changed, having the Evolution Egg in hand, the contract doesn¡¯t seem to bear much importance to him. ¡°Time to evolve Alpha. It should¡¯ve absorbed all the remaining energy by now.¡± Bai Qi prepared dinner for the Husky, opened a bottle of Nutrient Solution for himself, and walked over to Alpha. After a week of training, Alpha had become accustomed to the speed of the second phase, moving with supreme ease, exhibiting the charisma of a battle professional. What pleased Bai Qi the most was that even though Alpha did make mistakes occasionally and got hit by a steel rod, it no longer suffered fractures. [Name]: Shadow Bone Spike (Alpha) [Race]: Undead Department [Growth Level]: Zero Stage Eight Level [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Elite [Racial skills]: Bone-breaking Reformation (proficient), Steel Skeleton (proficient), Continuous Slash (beginner), Shadow Lotus Skill (beginner) [Condition]: Can evolve Alpha trained without interruption, and its originally fragile skeleton finally displayed aspects akin to a Steel Skeleton, which along with Bone-breaking Reformation both reached a proficient level. But the biggest gain was that Alpha had obtained another active attack skill. [Skill Name]: Continuous Slash [Skill Introduction]: Rapidly swinging the weapon in hand for cutting enemies, quickly strangling the enemy. He had tested the power of this skill, and although it didn¡¯t have the kind of explosive power and concealment like Shadow Lotus Skill, it won by requiring less energy usage, making it more suitable for frontal combat. It could be said that Alpha had initially qualified to take on the role of the main pet. ¡°Let¡¯s evolve two more times while it¡¯s still daylight, and we¡¯ll test you on the battlefield tomorrow.¡± Having closed off and cultivated at home for a week, Bai Qi also wanted to go out and test Alpha¡¯s actual combat power. After all, data is just data, and actual combat is combat. Shutting yourself away is not advisable. However, before Bai Qi could use the Evolution Egg, the Husky, which had been gorging on its food, suddenly jumped up and barked madly into the distance. Alpha also stopped its practice, blankly staring into the west. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, is there a problem?¡± Bai Qi followed their gaze, but saw no abnormalities. Suddenly, a shrill alarm rang across the Gusu City¡¯s sky, immediately followed by broadcasting. ¡°Attention, all citizens, there is a sudden disturbance at Undead Hill, disaster level B! All citizens engaged in outdoor activities, please immediately proceed to the nearest shelter.¡± ¡°Attention, all citizens, there is a sudden disturbance at Undead Hill, disaster level B! All citizens engaged in outdoor activities, please immediately proceed to the nearest shelter.¡± ¡°Attention, all citizens, there is a sudden disturbance at Undead Hill, disaster level B! All citizens engaged in outdoor activities, please immediately proceed to the nearest shelter.¡± ¡­ The urgent broadcast repeated itself over and over, and Gusu City, which was supposed to slow down, suddenly revived again with excitement. What the hell! Outbreak at Undead Hill? Undead Catastrophe! Bai Qi had only read about the destruction caused by the Undead Catastrophe in books during the eighteen years he had been in this world. He didn¡¯t expect to actually encounter it today. However, Bai Qi didn¡¯t seem worried at all. After twenty years of development, numerous walls had been constructed around Gusu City, and there were Beast Control battalions stationed outside the outermost wall. Even if there was a real Undead Catastrophe, it wouldn¡¯t threaten him for now. Moreover, the scale of this outbreak shouldn¡¯t be large, otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t be just classified as a B-level disaster. The Undead Catastrophe is a catastrophic disaster that can destroy an entire continent. It¡¯s far more terrifying than a beast tide. But since Undead Hill was bombed by Mechanical Legend twenty years ago, there shouldn¡¯t be any advanced undead creatures, right? So how could there be a sudden outbreak? Bai Qi felt a little confused, but he wasn¡¯t curious enough to go running around. Even a B-level disaster isn¡¯t something he, an intern, could participate in, going out now would only add to the chaos. Bai Qi pacified Alpha through the Soul Contract and then noticed the Husky still barking frantically towards the direction of Undead Hill. This creature seems to have noticed the trouble at Undead Hill earlier than Alpha, an undead creature. While it¡¯s true that Arctic Ice Wolves have Perception Skills. But isn¡¯t this distance a bit too exaggerated? Speaking of it, the dog was restlessly acting uncharacteristically a few days ago. Could that be because it sensed something? If that¡¯s the case, he might have hit the jackpot. Chapter 22 - 22 Chapter 21: Secret Realm Tower 22 Chapter 21: Secret Realm Tower Translator: 549690339 Due to the uprising at Undead Hill, people in Gusu city were constrained in their movements, save for a necessary few industries and the professional Beast Masters. As for students like Bai Qi, they were told to stay home and attend online classes. Can a Beast Master who can¡¯t go out to fight really be called a Beast Master? Those who just formed a pact to be Beast Masters suddenly became restless. What, we can train at home? Alright, I understand. Within seven days, a bunch of mischievous kids turned their homes upside down, causing their parents endless headaches. However, this didn¡¯t affect Bai Qi at all, as he could focus on raising his pet beast at home. Although Bai Qi did not think Gusu City would repeat the calamity of twenty years ago, to be safe, he focused all his energy on training Alpha over the next few days. As for the Husky, Bai Qi ruthily abandoned it. Although Bai Qi was interested in the fusion of flesh and machinery, he decided that increasing his own power was presently more urgent, so he wouldn¡¯t be caught off guard if something did happen. ¡°But how long is this state of affairs going to last?¡± Looking at Alpha, who was still training hard in the yard, and the Husky who was sitting to one side with curiosity, Bai Qi yawned boredly. The materials in the workshop were all used up, he had nothing to do other than drafting diagrams. Alpha could train by himself, and the only thing Bai Qi could do was to use the Evolution Egg on Alpha. He was completely treated like a tool. ¡°Nevermind, let¡¯s just evolve Alpha once more.¡± The moment Bai Qi attempted to use the Evolution Egg on Alpha, whose skeletal recovery speed had begun to slow down, a clear broadcast suddenly resonated over Gusu city. ¡°Attention all citizens, the Undead riot has ended, citizens may gradually return to normal life.¡± ¡°Attention all citizens, the Undead riot has ended, citizens may gradually return to normal life.¡± ¡°Attention all citizens, the Undead riot has ended, citizens may gradually return to normal life.¡± ¡­ Upon hearing the broadcast, all the citizens of Gusu City burst into cheers, the majority of whom were parents exhausted by their mischievous kids. ¡°It ended so quickly? Was it suppressed by the Federation?¡± After hearing the broadcast, Bai Qi immediately put Alpha into his Beast Control Space and rushed towards the Beast Master Association. When Bai Qi arrived, the front of the Beast Master Association was already packed with people. It had only been a short week, but the disaster was deeply tied to their personal lives. Not only Bai Qi, following the news of the lifting of restrictions, a crowd flocked to the Beast Master Association to understand the latest developments. Regarding this situation, the Beast Master Association was well prepared. Multiple big screens at the entrance were continuously playing the current situation at Undead Hill. On the barren Undead Hill, the Beast Control Corps was methodically cleaning up the battlefield. Above Undead Hill, a valiant man was standing on a gigantic black bird, overseeing below. ¡°Isn¡¯t that the Legendary Celestial Brilliance?¡± Among the Beast Masters present, some recognized the man and were briefly stunned. However, watching the giant tower standing in the center of Undead Hill, their initial astonishment at seeing the Titled Legendary figure was replaced by shock. It turns out that the Undead creatures inside Undead Hill were moving outside because the Secret Realm Tower had appeared inside. Though the Federation was established barely a hundred years ago, human Beast Mastery dates back thousands of years, and these Secret Realm Towers are the remnants left by the Legendary Beast Masters and Legendary Pet Beasts of the past. No wonder the long dormant Undead Hill suddenly erupted. It was because of the Secret Realm Tower. However, what would the government and the association plan to do? Soon enough, while everyone was still fascinated by the Secret Realm Tower, another message appeared on the screen. ¡°The Secret Realm Tower of Gusu City is now open. After consultation between the government and the Beast Master Association, it is decided to open it to apprentice Beast Masters. The harvests belong to the individual and the spots are limited. Interested Beast Masters should register at the association.¡± As soon as this message came out, everyone present was in an uproar. Each Secret Realm Tower represents endless opportunities and wealth, usually controlled by the Federation and the Beast Master Association. Most people present wouldn¡¯t have a chance to access it. But now, the government had decided to open it to all apprentice Beast Masters, which was unexpected. However, after hearing this news, Bai Qi smelled something fishy. A newly discovered Secret Realm Tower, especially in a place like Undead Hill, was being opened to apprentice Beast Masters. It felt like they were being used as cannon fodder. ¡°Nevermind, let¡¯s sign up first and see.¡± Despite some concerns, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t resist the temptation of a Secret Realm Tower. But the number of people¡­ were too many. Looking at the sea of heads in front of him, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help feel a bit overwhelmed. Indeed, in the face of the temptation of a Secret Realm Tower, almost nobody could resist. ¡°Looking at this situation, the association should have other testing methods. Otherwise, there would be too many people entering the Secret Realm Tower.¡± ¡°The apprentice Beast Masters who can pass the test will significantly enhance their pet beasts¡¯ strength after receiving the rewards from the Secret Realm Tower.¡± ¡°The professional assessment in June would become much more competitive.¡± For some reason, Bai Qi instinctively thought of Gao Cheng, who had helped him clear the Screaming Mushrooms. This time, he should be able to pass it, right? After a long queue, Bai Qi finally registered and also learned about the specific arrangement for this Secret Realm Tower expedition. Because the Secret Realm Tower had just opened and couldn¡¯t withstand too many people simultaneously, the association decided to send in batches. Hence, all the apprentice Beast Masters who had signed up for the expedition were required to participate in a test, which determined the order they would enter based on their performance. This was similar to what Bai Qi had anticipated. ¡°Nevermind, let¡¯s go home and prepare to enter the first batch.¡± Looking at the lengthy queue behind him, Bai Qi headed home. The training and examination for this trip would last three days. Participants had to prepare themselves, especially food and other necessities. It seems that the leftover compressed food pills could be put to use now. Thinking about what he should bring for the expedition, Bai Qi quickly arrived home but found his steel training dummy half destroyed by the Husky and shook his head helplessly. He left in such a hurry that he forgot to lock up this creature. After only half a day, this thing managed to tear apart the steel training dummy. No, he could not leave this creature at home. Otherwise, when he returns after three days of training, his house would probably be destroyed. By the way, how did this thing manage to tear apart a steel training dummy? Are Other Realm Huskies all this fierce? Chapter 23 - 23 Chapter 22: Training by the Taize Lake 23 Chapter 22: Training by the Taize Lake Translator: 549690339 The next day. At Taize Lake, Husky wore an expression of woe, silently carrying a sizable backpack and walking dejectedly in front. Strolling behind it was a relaxed and content Bai Qi. Although the trial assessment was only three days, there were many things to prepare. Food, a simplistic bedroll, emergency medical supplies¡­ Of course, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t going to carry such a large pack himself, he needed to find a porter. With its vibrant energy and physical strength equal to that of an adult, the Husky was a natural choice. Awooo! Awooo! (I may not be a human, but you really are a dog.) If not for the electrical device inside its mechanical limb, Husky was sure to rise up and overthrow Bai Qi¡¯s oppressive rule. But now¡­ The wolf must lower its head under the eaves of a house. ¡°Bai Qi!¡± Just as Bai Qi was preparing to register at the entrance, a familiar voice rang out from behind. He turned to see Gao Cheng waving at him. ¡°I knew you¡¯d come.¡± Gao Cheng quickly walked up to Bai Qi, glanced curiously at the Arctic Ice Wolf next to him, and asked, ¡°Whose Arctic Ice Wolf is this?¡± Bai Qi replied, ¡°Oh, a friend left it with me, and I brought it here just in case it might be useful.¡± Although a First Stage Beast Master could only contract with one creature, some gentle creatures could be kept by one¡¯s side without a contract. Most of those were used as pets, so seeing Bai Qi bring one to the trial assessment was a first for Gao Cheng. Gao Cheng chuckled and said, ¡°The Arctic Ice Wolf¡¯s sensory abilities are good, it might really be helpful in the trial.¡± Bai Qi nodded and asked, ¡°By the way, Brother Gao, do you know how the trial is being conducted this time?¡± Even though Bai Qi knew about the existence of the trial assessment, due to not being a Beast Master, he wasn¡¯t too clear about the details. Gao Cheng paused for a moment and explained, ¡°According to tradition, we should hunt ferocious beasts or find materials to acquire points. The ranking will then be based on points, and it should be the same this year.¡± So, this was a test of the Beast Masters¡¯ combat abilities and survival skills? Bai Qi quickly grasped the purpose of the trial assessment. An army of Beast Masters, clad in camouflage uniforms and riding Arctic Ice Wolves, appeared from the banks of Taize Lake and swiftly formed a long queue. These were all soldiers of the Beast Control Army. The creatures they contracted with and the resources for nurturing them were all provided by the government, requiring no contribution from the Beast Masters themselves. The reason the Zhuge Family could gather so many undead creatures was that the Elf House was the government-designated supplier for army creature contracts. ¡°Silence!¡± After the Beast Control Army arrived, a dark-skinned coach stepped out from the queue. He swept his gaze over the Beast Masters present and said loudly, ¡°In half an hour, we will start the trial. Before that, listen carefully to the rules.¡± ¡°There are a vast number of ferocious beasts, and many resources inside Taize Lake. What you have to do is hunt as many ferocious beasts and gather as many resources as possible. Different resources can be exchanged for points. Anyone who can reach the endpoint with resources worth 1000 points completes the trial.¡± ¡°However, this year, we will not set up safety points inside the field. We only provide you with a distress signal device. If you activate it, we will consider your assessment failed, and someone will escort you out within five minutes.¡± ¡°During the five minutes after the distress signal operation, your personal safety depends on yourself. So, think about it carefully. When you¡¯re ready, come to me to sign the safety promise and receive the point directory.¡± The coach¡¯s voice was loud and clear, everyone present could hear clearly. But after a brief silence, there were immediate whispers among the crowd. ¡°Without safety points, what if we encounter danger?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t believe it, they must be trying to scare us, making us give up and not go to the Secret Realm Tower.¡± ¡°But what if there really are none¡­¡± ¡°Then¡­ then¡­ let¡¯s not go.¡± Looking down at the chattering rookies, the coach felt a hint of disappointment but quickly concealed it. Though he didn¡¯t know why the government asked him to do this, the effect was surprisingly good. They had been at peace for twenty years. These pampered young Beast Masters had even lost the courage to go on an adventure. It was a pity that the Legendary Celestial Brilliance had discovered this Secret Realm Tower, and at present, only apprentice Beast Masters could enter it. Or how could it possibly be these rookies¡¯ turn? Bai Qi was also a bit surprised by the coach¡¯s words. Although such a trial field must have been cleared of high-level ferocious beasts, ferocious beasts were still ferocious beasts. They wouldn¡¯t just target your creature like in normal fights. Consider the fragile bodies of the apprentice Beast Masters. A single blow was basically crippling, let alone surviving until after five minutes. Bai Qi glanced at the coach who was scrutinizing the crowd with an inspecting gaze, and signed the safety promise without hesitation. Alpha was now at Zero Stage Eight Level, and along with his high-speed Supermodel and Steel Skeleton, he shouldn¡¯t have a problem with self-preservation. Moreover, Bai Qi felt that this coach was trying to scare them. In this peaceful era, even the army wouldn¡¯t easily gamble with citizens¡¯ safety. Bai Qi believed many of them could understand this, but whether they dared to take this wager was another question. After all, in addition to the threat of ferocious beasts, the surrounding Beast Masters were also rivals. The coach only stated that reaching the endpoint with enough resources completed the trial. But he didn¡¯t say how these resources were obtained. The registration process continued, and Bai Qi was reading the point directory in his hand. The directory was very well made. Besides high-definition pictures, it contained living habits and skills of the beasts and even marked their habitats. And especially for some ferocious beasts with higher points, the details were marked incredibly meticulously. It seemed like they were afraid that you wouldn¡¯t challenge them. [Name]: Ice Ghost [Race]: Ice, Undead [Growth Level]: Zero Stage Ten Level [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Racial skills]: Freeze Fang, Blizzard [Description]: Lives in the ice layer of Taize Lake, very irritable [Points]: 1000 Completing the trial required 1000 points, and this creature was exactly 1000 points. Bai Qi didn¡¯t believe for a second that this was a coincidence. Bai Qi smiled secretly, seeing all the ferocious beasts in the directory as progress for the Evolution Egg. If the entrance wasn¡¯t blocked, he wanted to go in right away. Whether the Evolution Egg could be upgraded again would all depend on this trial! Chapter 24 - 24 Chapter 23: A Little Shock Will Do 24 Chapter 23: A Little Shock Will Do Translator: 549690339 Half an hour later, the novice Beast Masters who signed the safety commitment followed the leadership of the Beast Control Army into the vicinity of Taize Lake, while many more Beast Masters returned, deflated. ¡°I¡¯m really envious of these novices. I heard that this Secret Realm Tower is a trial type. Even if they only clear one level, they can still gain a lot of resources.¡± ¡°Pfft, if you want to, become a novice Beast Master and see if the instructor will beat you to death. If you survive, you can go.¡± The instructor turned his head and gave a harsh glare at a few soldiers, saying, ¡°Stop fooling around. Go to your positions. We don¡¯t want any casualties.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The soldiers immediately donned serious faces. After all the novice Beast Masters entered the area around Taize Lake, they quietly trailed behind them. Although the instructor¡¯s previous speech was meant to scare people, this training was indeed somewhat different from usual. Their orders were to secretly protect these novices unless absolutely necessary; they couldn¡¯t provide aid. However, the novice Beast Masters inside wouldn¡¯t know what was going on. ¡­ Taize Lakeside. The novice Beast Masters dispersed as soon as they entered the area around Taize Lake. This time, their training concerned reservations for the Secret Realm Tower, no one wanted to waste time. ¡°Bai Qi, should we team up? We could look out for each other.¡± Gao Cheng¡¯s pet beast had already reached its first stage. Although it hadn¡¯t yet passed the Beast Master¡¯s professional assessment, handling this type of training was rather easy. As such, he didn¡¯t mind taking Bai Qi along. ¡°Thank you, but I¡¯d rather try it on my own.¡± Bai Qi declined Gao Cheng¡¯s kind gesture. Points were important, but hunting beasts was just as crucial, moving together with Gao Cheng would certainly be inconvenient. ¡°Then be careful. Try to complete the mission as early as possible.¡± Despite being rejected by Bai Qi, Gao Cheng didn¡¯t mind. He summoned his Fire Armor Scorpion to advance deeper into the Lake region. Although the training said that accumulating enough points was considered passing, there must have been a ranking, which might directly affect the order of entering the Secret Realm Tower. After Gao Cheng left, Bai Qi quickly identified his own target. [Name]: Crystal Alligator [Race]: Crystal Clan [Growth Level]: Zero Stage Eight Level [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Elite [Race Skills]: Crystallization, Bite, Rush [Introduction]: Hiding in the lake, it launches sneak attacks on its enemies. [Points]: 200 The Crystal Alligator might only be two levels higher than the Ice Ghost, but their points differ by a full 800. However, when compared to creatures like squirrels, who only bring in thirty or forty points, this monster was a jackpot. However, Bai Qi chose the Crystal Alligator not because of its points, but because of its attribute. The most common beasts in Gusu City were from the Wolf species and Ice clan. Although there was a recent trend for undead, it still couldn¡¯t shake the position of these two clans in Gusu City. Finding a monster like the Crystal Alligator, which had a unique attribute, was a rare opportunity for Bai Qi. ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go. Time to get into hunting.¡± After confirming his target, Bai Qi summoned Alpha, striding towards the Crystal Alligator¡¯s location. The reluctant Husky had no choice but to follow obediently. As an important method of transportation and biological radar, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t going to leave it behind. ¡°Alpha, keep an eye on our surroundings. If any ferocious beasts show up, strike first,¡± said Bai Qi. This was his first time participating in a trial. Even though the hovering mechanical eye above him suggested there was someone looking out for him, he couldn¡¯t help but worry. He had just activated his Golden Finger (a special ability or advantage). If he died now, it would be a huge loss. He who strikes first, wins; he who strikes last, suffers. Bai Qi understood this principle well. ¡­ At the lake. The map in the points manual was very detailed, so Bai Qi and Alpha did not take long to arrive at the lake. Along the way, they encountered several creatures. Bai Qi even ran into some of Alpha¡¯s kind, but most were not worth many points. Some were even worth none at all, and Alpha easily took care of them. Bai Qi initially wanted to collect them all by abiding by the principle of waste not, want not, but after seeing the resentment in the husky¡¯s eyes, he chose to let it go. Even though the mechanical limbs had almost entirely fused with the husky¡¯s flesh, it was still, after all, a disabled dog and overexploiting its labor seemed unethical. ¡°Found it!¡± Bai Qi exclaimed. As they cautiously moved along the lakeshore, they spotted an enormous Crystal Alligator basking in the sun with its mouth wide open. The crystal clusters on its back shone with a rainbow of colors in the sunlight. Roar! The Crystal Alligator was highly alert. As soon as Bai Qi and his company approached, it detected them, let out a ferocious roar, and its aggressive eyes fixated on the unexpected enemies. However, after a closer look, the Crystal Alligator seemed less interested. It had thought that food had delivered itself, but instead, it found a pile of bones, which was quite boring. But the dog and the human behind seemed to taste well. Drool began to drip from the Crystal Alligator¡¯s mouth, and its short limbs started flapping at an astonishing rate, rapidly charging towards Bai Qi. Rapid Charge! Although the Crystal Alligator was bulky and normally moved slowly, it could dramatically increase its speed by using this special ability. Enemies usually didn¡¯t have time to react. ¡°Alpha, its body is extremely hard. Aim for its eyes!¡± Bai Qi quickly advised Alpha through their bond as he moved away. The husky was even quicker to react, finding a large rock to hide behind. Given the terrific size of the Crystal Alligator, its small eyes were practically insignificant, targeting them was a formidable challenge. And a careless move could lead to severe injury given the enormous force it carried while charging. If this had happened earlier, Alpha might be running around aimlessly to deplete the Crystal Alligator¡¯s energy. But now¡­ Alpha swung the two Bone Daggers in its hands, the bones all over its body shining with a metallic luster. The Fire of Soul in its eyes flickered continuously, and it closely observed the oncoming Crystal Alligator. In Alpha¡¯s perception, the Crystal Alligator¡¯s speed was comparable to a crawling turtle. It didn¡¯t move to dodge until the charging creature was almost upon it. Then it dexterously sidestepped and struck a dagger at its eyes. Feeling a threat, the Crystal Alligator instinctively used its defensive skill, Crystallization. A transparent crystal spread out from the crystal cluster on its back, intending to envelop its whole body. But Alpha was too fast. Before the crystal could reach its eyes, the dagger had already punctured one. Having practised on the steel training dummy for so long, and with all the knowledge gathered from countless movies, Alpha¡¯s movements became more purposeful, and it finally managed to exploit its speed advantage. The intense pain caused the Crystal Alligator to cry out in anguish and it opened its giant mouth, ready to snap at Alpha. The Bone Daggers were relatively short, and Alpha wasn¡¯t able to hit the Crystal alligator¡¯s vital spot. Just then, a stream of fine electricity suddenly erupted from Alpha¡¯s palm. It flowed through the metallic Bone Dagger and into the Crystal Alligator¡¯s body. The creature stiffened and stopped moving. The strong current had forcibly destroyed the Crystal Alligator¡¯s brain. Chapter 25 - 25 Chapter 24: It is common knowledge that the Secret Realm Tower has two entrances. 25 Chapter 24: It is common knowledge that the Secret Realm Tower has two entrances. Translator: 549690339 After confirming that the Crystal Alligator was truly dead, Bai Qi ran out from behind the stone, walked over to Alpha and removed a pair of mechanical gloves from its hands. As an undead creature, Alpha naturally didn¡¯t possess thunder properties. The electric current just now was emitted from these specially made gloves, flowing into the Crystal Alligator¡¯s brain through the hardened Bone Daggers. Unfortunately, Bai Qi had not yet mastered small energy storage technology, so attacks like the one just now could only be launched once before the battery needed to be replaced. Bai Qi swiftly replaced the battery in the gloves, then walked over to the Crystal Alligator, placing his hand on its head. He had previously only touched living pet beasts and wasn¡¯t sure if the strategy would work with deceased ferocious beasts. Fortunately, the moment Bai Qi touched the Crystal Alligator, several cracks appeared on the black shell of the Evolution Egg. [Name]: Evolution Egg (Black Iron Egg 28%) [Condition]: Activated ¡°Uncontacted low-level elites can provide 3% progress, mid-level elites provide 5%, and the progress from high-grade elites is uncertain, but it must be higher.¡± Bai Qi thought back to the pets of Gao Cheng and others he had come into contact with before, and roughly sorted out a simple pattern. ¡°Under normal circumstances, it should be like this. If it¡¯s a mutant species, it should be even higher.¡± Considering that the low-level elite Husky had brought him 10% progress after mutating, if the species were of a higher level, the provided progress might be even higher. ¡°Let¡¯s go, onto the next target!¡± Bai Qi had Alpha cut off the Crystal cluster from the back of the Crystal Alligator and toss it into the backpack on Husky¡¯s back, before they continued on to the next target. Considering that some ferocious beasts were too large to carry, the Scoring Guidebook listed the most valuable parts of these beasts. One could accumulate points simply by carrying these parts to the end point. Now, Bai Qi¡¯s target was one of the beasts with the highest scores, the Ice Ghost. He only had three days of activity around Taize Lake, and Bai Qi didn¡¯t want to miss this opportunity to interact with so many different types of ferocious beasts. However, if he failed the trial exam because he was hunting beasts, the loss would outweigh the gains. So, Bai Qi planned to first ensure that he would pass the trial exam, then take his time hunting beasts. Due to its own attributes, the Ice Ghost preferred to be active within the ice layer ¡ª therefore, the three-quarter-of-the-year frozen shores of Taize Lake was the perfect choice. The area where the Ice Ghost was active was not far from where the Crystal Alligator resided. After casually dealing with a few small ferocious beasts, the two arrived at the Ice Ghost¡¯s location. However, it seemed like they were a step too late. Furthermore, Bai Qi recognized this person. It was Lu Yuan, who had trained with him before. ¡°Ghost Bone Giant Tiger, use Ripping Claw!¡± Both being senior elites and at level 10, Lu Yuan¡¯s Ghost Bone Giant Tiger was in no way inferior to the Ice Ghost. Its sharp bone claws were wrapped with the sound of wind thunder and ferociously lashed onto the icy blue spherical creature with two sharp horns in front. But the Ice Ghost was clearly faster than the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger. It quickly floated up with its round body to avoid the Ripping Claw attack. With a swing, sharp ice cones shot out from the two horns on its head, whizzing towards the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger. Freezing Fang. It could condense countless ice cones to attack the enemy, causing the struck target to become immobile, as if bitten by sharp fangs. Facing the attack from the air, the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger showed no panic and easily dodged it. However, before it could counter-attack, a snow storm appeared between the Ice Ghost¡¯s horns, rapidly covering the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger. ¡°Damn it, it used AOE so early.¡± Seeing that the Ice Ghost used a group attack skill so early even when facing a single opponent, Lu Yuan was clearly surprised. Looking at the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger about to be frozen by the snowstorm, he immediately roared out. ¡°Ghost Bone Giant Tiger, use Intimidation!¡± Intimidation was a king¡¯s skill that only the commander-level pet beasts could comprehend. It could oppress enemies of a lower race level in terms of aura. His Ghost Bone Giant Tiger was merely a high-grade elite, but because it was originally a tiger, it inherited this skill. Indeed, after the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger used intimidation, the Ice Ghost¡¯s body suddenly shuddered, and the skill it was preparing to evoke was forcefully interrupted. Seeing this scene, Lu Yuan was about to retaliate, but unaware of the Ice Ghost sneaking out from the layers of ice, launched an attack on both him and his Ghost Bone Giant Tiger. ¡°Damn it, another Ice Ghost has returned.¡± Upon seeing this, Lu Yuan cursed under his breath and quickly commanded the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger to retreat to defense. Suddenly, he saw a small, thin figure flash past him, attacking the Ice Ghost that had just appeared in the air. This fellow, looks so familiar? Seeing the Little Skeleton appear above the Ice Ghost¡¯s head, Lu Yuan couldn¡¯t help feeling a sense of familiarity. After seeing the man and dog that followed, he instantly recognized them. It was the student specializing in mechanical battle arts who had previously modified his own skeleton. Why was he there as well? ¡°Be careful, your skeleton soldier can¡¯t break through the Ice Ghost¡¯s defense¡± After all, the Ice Ghost was a high-grade elite. The skeleton soldier didn¡¯t stand a chance against it. As soon as Lu Yuan¡¯s voice fell, Alpha¡¯s dagger pierced the Ice Ghost¡¯s body and a strong current surged, paralyzing the Ice Ghost on the spot. Then, Alpha¡¯s body suddenly deformed, enveloped the Ice Ghost, and its skeletal structure, like countless sharp blades, shredded the Ice Ghost into fragments, leaving only two sharp horns falling down. ¡°Tsk¡­ that was too harsh, how am I supposed to skin him all mashed up like that?¡± Bai Qi looked exasperatedly at the ice shards on the ground, picked up the two intact horns, and sighed with some regret as he surveyed the unmoving Evolution Egg. ¡°Crack, crack.¡± (¡°Master, I was wrong.¡±) Looking at Alpha, who appeared like a child who had done something wrong, Bai Qi gestured dismissively. Glancing at Lu Yuan, he asked, ¡°Are you dealing with this or should I?¡± Lu Yuan was still immersed in the formidable attack power demonstrated by Alpha. It was only when Bai Qi shouted that he snapped back to reality. Without replying, he issued a series of commands to the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger to finally take down the Ice Ghost. After eliminating the Ice Ghost, Lu Yuan hesitated, but his curiosity got the better of him. He pointed at Alpha obediently standing behind Bai Qi and asked, ¡°Your skeleton soldier¡­¡± ¡°Alpha Race evolved, so it looks a bit different.¡± Bai Qi explained casually, asking, ¡°Are you also aiming to go to the Secret Realm Tower?¡± No shit! Who would participate in this event if it wasn¡¯t for the Secret Realm Tower? And that¡¯s not what I was asking about! Lu Yuan rolled his eyes in annoyance, too lazy to engage in a pointless conversation with Bai Qi. He mounted the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger and quickly moved on. His goal was to secure the first place in the trial examination, and thus be the first to enter the Secret Realm Tower to claim the first-arrival reward. Naturally, he couldn¡¯t waste too much time here. ¡°Having a mountable pet sure is convenient. Regrettably, I was originally planning to skin his Ghost Bone Giant Tiger.¡± Looking at Lu Yuan, who was quickly disappearing into the distance, a hint of envy flashed in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes as he looked at the Little Skeleton at his side, determined. Speaking of which, the Arctic Ice Wolf wasn¡¯t small in size when fully grown. It should be rideable. Thinking about this, Bai Qi suddenly realized that Husky had run off. Scanning the surroundings, he finally discovered the silly creature digging at the spot where the Ice Ghost had previously emerged. ¡°Hey, hey, hey, you¡¯re not planning on digging a hole for yourself right here, are you?¡± Although Husky had lost its ice-based skills, it still preferred a cold environment. However, it wasn¡¯t suitable now. But then, when Bai Qi saw the black door Husky had dug out, he stood there astounded. This door, doesn¡¯t it look like the door of the Secret Realm Tower in Undead Hill? Chapter 26 - 26 Chapter 25: Entering the Secret Realm Tower 26 Chapter 25: Entering the Secret Realm Tower Translator: 549690339 Woof! Woof! Woof! After days of Bai Qi¡¯s ¡°dedicated¡± training, the Husky had utterly abandoned its original racial characteristics. It had switched its language and was sitting proudly in front of the large door, waiting for Bai Qi¡¯s praise. ¡°You rascal, you even have this kind of ability.¡± As Bai Qi took a closer look at this large door, he became increasingly certain that this door must be related to the Secret Realm Tower in Undead Hill. Suppose he reported it to the Association, there should be quite a few rewards, right? Bai Qi glanced at a few floating mechanical eyes in the distant sky and began to wave to attract their attention. Creak. At that moment, the door slowly opened revealing a whirlpool. It extended all the way to Bai Qi¡¯s feet. Without a chance to react, he fell straight in. After one man, one dog, and one skeleton disappeared, the mechanical eyes only arrived belatedly, leaving a giant black door. ¡­ Examination Headquarters by the lakeside of Taize Lake. President Qin Jiang of Gusu City¡¯s Beastmaster Association stood in front of a giant screen. The screen was clearly displaying the situation in Taize Lake. Although this practicum did mean to let these probationary Beast Masters suffer a bit, they still needed close monitoring. However, the images the mechanical eyes brought back could hardly satisfy Qin Jiang. There were those chased by the Piercing-Back Wild Boar, those who fainted from the fright of the Green-haired Spider, and even more absurdly, there were some who were knocked unconscious by a measly two-level Light Teeth Rabbit. ¡°These years have been too comfortable it seems, I suppose I¡¯ll have to increase the difficulty for the next practicum.¡± Looking at the state of the young generation of Beast Masters in Gusu City, President Qin couldn¡¯t help feeling upset. The Titled Legendary Celestial Brilliance ¨C Bai Heguang, who was sitting beside him, comforted him and said, ¡°President Qin, you are worrying too much, there are people with good performances in this practicum.¡± With this being said, Bai Heguang pointed to a few probationary Beast Masters on the screen who were currently challenging Level-10 Ferocious Beasts, stating, ¡°Although they are still immature, it¡¯s good enough for their age.¡± ¡°Hey, Heguang, aren¡¯t you just praising your son in a roundabout way? I heard that he has already advanced to Level 3 a few days back?¡± ¡°Qiu Cha¡¯s case is quite special, it is of no reference value.¡± Hearing Bai Heguang¡¯s statement, President Qin¡¯s face relaxed a bit, he said, ¡°This time I especially had the Beast Control Army bring out several Ferocious Beasts from the Secret Realm Tower to help these kids adapt. I hope they can perform better in the Secret Realm Tower.¡± Having said that, President Qin signaled the staff to switch the camera view to the several beasts that had been brought in from the Secret Realm Tower. Because of their high scores, these few beasts, despite being the highest level beasts, have Beast Masters challenging them. Looking at the performance of these people, President Qin nodded with satisfaction. Even though their overall strength was relatively weak, like Bai Heguang said, there were still many promising seeds. ¡°Huh? Why is there no image of the Ice Ghost?¡± President Qin spent a long time looking but couldn¡¯t find the image of the Ice Ghost. After checking, the staff in charge of controlling the mechanical eyes reported, ¡°Reporting to the President, the mechanical eye near the Ice Ghost was struck by an unknown energy and image data loss occurred. All the Ice Ghosts should have been hunted down by people.¡± ¡°Also, the soldiers in the field reported that an examination participant named Bai Qi has disappeared. Where he disappeared, another secret passage was found!¡± ¡­ Bai Qi woke up groggily from a field of ice, by his side were a similarly bewildered Husky and Alpha. Well, wait. Alpha didn¡¯t have a face. ¡°Stupid dog, what the heck have you dug out!¡± Looking at the light blue ice walls around him, Bai Qi was filled with rage instantly, and in his fury, grabbed the Husky¡¯s neck and shook it violently. Arooo arooo arooo. (What does it have to do with me, you kicked the door open!) Before he could react, an opening suddenly formed in the surrounding ice walls, and an Ice Ghost popped out. ¡°Wait, what¡¯s going on.¡± Looking at the Ice Ghost rapidly flying towards him, Bai Qi was puzzled. He quickly retreated a few steps and left the battlefield to Alpha. ¡°Alpha, remember to leave a full corpse!¡± Although he was not sure of the situation currently, since he had come across another Ice Ghost, Bai Qi would naturally not let go of the progress it offered. Having received the command, Alpha entered his stance and then quickly approached the Ice Ghost. Seeing this skinny skeleton daring to attack, the Ice Ghost immediately retaliated by shooting ice teeth everywhere. Alpha easily dodged them, and the occasional ones he couldn¡¯t avoid, Alpha easily smashed. Seeing this, the Ice Ghost immediately tried to create distance, however, Alpha was too fast. With a leap, Alpha landed on the Ice Ghost, followed by a series of chopping movements. Snap. The Bone Daggers easily broke through the Ice Ghost¡¯s defense and hit its core. Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately rushed up and landed on the Ice Ghost before it dispersed. [Name]: Evolution Egg (Black Iron Egg 38%) [Condition]; Activated No wonder it was a high Level Elite. It directly provided ten percent of progress! Bai Qi looked at the Evolution Egg, where the cracks had already spread to one third of its surface, he couldn¡¯t help but grin from ear to ear. In this manner, it wasn¡¯t just a dream for the Evolution Egg to level up once again. Chatter chatter. (Master, how did I perform this time?) ¡°You did a great job!¡± Feeling the strong emotions Alpha sent over, Bai Qi lovingly patted Alpha¡¯s little head. Because its core was hit, the Ice Ghost only lasted a little while before gradually fading, leaving behind an amber stone enveloped in light blue flames. There¡¯s a reward too? Seeing this suddenly appeared amber, added with the black door that threw him in here, Bai Qi had a rough guess of where he was. Undead Hill¡¯s Secret Realm Tower. ¡°If those guys who are still working hard to earn points knew that I just walked in like this, they¡¯d be furious.¡± Thinking about how he had entered the much-coveted Secret Realm Tower in advance, Bai Qi¡¯s smile twisted a little. ¡°Alpha, pick up that amber.¡± As an Mechanical War student, Bai Qi had studied various materials and could tell the origin of this amber at a glance. Soul Stone, a type of ore that can rapidly enhance the soul strength of the Undead. It¡¯s usually only formed after the death of powerful Undead creatures. ¡°I¡¯m finally rich! No more struggles!¡± This was indeed a rare material; it was not commonly found outside. Unless a large number of Soul Stones flood out from here, this Soul Stone should definitely sell at a high price. If it met the crazy fans of the Legendary Celestial Brilliance, it might even sell for a higher price! Chapter 27 - 27 Chapter 26: I Want to Fight Ten People 27 Chapter 26: I Want to Fight Ten People Translator: 549690339 This time, it wasn¡¯t Ice Ghosts that emerged from the ice wall, but their evolved version, Ice Ghost Guards. [Name]: Ice Ghost Guard [Nature]: Ice, Undead [Level]: First Stage Level One [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Racial skills]: Frost Strike, Frozen Breath Despite being a high-grade elite like the Ice Ghost, the Ice Ghost Guard was no longer round but had evolved into a humanoid form. The ice spear in its hand was clearly more threatening than the frozen fangs. Especially Frozen Breath, although it might not cover as large an area as Blizzard, its activation speed was significantly faster. Coupled with the equally swift Frost Strike, many trainee Beast Masters would likely fall there. However, for Alpha, there was no difference between Zero Stage Tenth Level and First Stage Level One. Rather, the Ice Ghost Guards, who¡¯d lost their ability to fly, were easier to deal with than the Ice Ghosts. At least there wasn¡¯t that much jumping around now. Sure enough, faced with the weapon-bearing Ice Ghost Guards, Alpha fully showcased the results of his recent practice, easily breaking the limbs of the Ice Ghost Guards and temporarily disabling their combat abilities. Creak creak. (Master, come quickly!) As the first beneficiary of the Evolution Egg, Alpha roughly understood Bai Qi¡¯s intentions. Therefore, he was particularly proactive this time, only temporarily disabling the capabilities of the Ice Ghost Guards, allowing Bai Qi to progress safely. ¡°Not bad. If there¡¯s another Soul Stone this time, I¡¯ll give you one.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, pressing his hand on the head of the Ice Ghost Guard. The progress of the Evolution Egg grew again, but presumably because of its connection with the Ice Ghost, it only rose by five percent. ¡°I hope the next challenge isn¡¯t another Ice Ghost variant.¡± Bai Qi released his hand somewhat disappointedly while Alpha swiftly beheaded the Ice Ghost Guard. A Soul Stone once again appeared on the spot. There was another one! Bai Qi quickly picked up the Soul Stone. After comparing it with the one from the first level, he found that the quality of this Soul Stone was significantly higher. If sold, it would definitely fetch a higher price. ¡°Alpha, this one is yours.¡± Thinking about this, Bai Qi handed over the Soul Stone he had obtained on the first level to Alpha without hesitation. Creak creak. Having endured for a long time, Alpha jubilantly hopped around on the spot, then forcefully crushed the Soul Stone. A small flame flew into Alpha¡¯s body, merging with his existing Fire of Soul. Soon, Alpha had absorbed all the flames from the Soul Stone. The Fire of Soul in his eye sockets became more vigorous, and even his bones glowed a bit more brightly. [Name]: Shadow Bone Spike (Alpha) [Race]: Undead Department [Level]: Zero Stage Nine Level [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Elite [Racial skills]: Bone-breaking Reformation (Master), Steel Skeleton (Master), Continuous Slash (Skilled), Shadow Lotus Skill (Novice) [Condition]: Evolvable After eating the Soul Stone, Alpha¡¯s level directly increased by one. His status was markedly stronger, and even the proficiency level of the Continuous Slash skill he had recently acquired had risen by one level. If such were the case with rare materials, what about Epic materials? What about Mythical ones? Bai Qi strongly suppressed his impulse to give the other two Soul Stones to Alpha as well and swiftly walked towards the Teleportation Circle to the next level. The Secret Realm Tower had a total of nine levels¡ªhe¡¯d only just climbed two. His journey was far from over~ ¡­.. President Qin watched the footage before and after Bai Qi¡¯s disappearance, his face growing increasingly stern. He turned to an instructor beside him and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the progress on investigating that door? Is the disappearance of that trainee Beast Master confirmed to be related to that door?¡± The instructor shook his head, replying, ¡°We¡¯ve tried many times, but that door seems to be a one-time entry point¡ªwe simply can¡¯t get in.¡± ¡°As for that trainee Beast Master, he likely entered the Secret Realm Tower ahead of us.¡± ¡°Moreover, he even reached the fourth level.¡± The instructor projected a video retrieved from Undead Hill onto the screen. Playing on the screen was the scene of the Secret Realm Tower. The runes from the first three levels of the Secret Realm Tower had been activated, while the fourth level was faint, indicating that it had not been successfully challenged. President Qin fell silent for a while, then ordered the instructor, ¡°Have people guard the entrance. Once that young man comes out, bring him straight to me.¡± The instructor appeared to understand and asked, ¡°What about this training session?¡± ¡°Continue as normal.¡± ¡­.. The fourth level of the Secret Realm Tower. Bai Qi looked speechlessly at the ten Ice Ghosts surrounding Alpha, his expression twisted. The enemy on the first level was an Ice Ghost, the second level was an Ice Ghost Guard, and the third level was the advanced form of the Ice Ghost Guard, the Ice Swordsman. [Name]: Ice Swordman [Race]: Ice, Undead [Level]: First Stage Level Three [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Racial skills]: Frost Slash, Frozen Breath, Ice Ghost Slash Although the difficulty of the third level was not low, it was still within Bai Qi¡¯s predictions. Alpha defeated the Ice Swordsman with his superb martial arts skills. However, for this fourth level, the master of the Secret Realm Tower completely let loose. Although Bai Qi expected the increase in enemy numbers, he didn¡¯t anticipate it to suddenly jump to ten. Secret Realm Tower, are you messing with me, or did you flunk math? Come, come, let me tutor you. ¡°Alpha, let¡¯s withdraw first. The number is a bit too many,¡± Bai Qi remarked as he watched the Ice Ghosts slowly closing in. He was thinking of leaving, and the Husky beside him was nodding so vigorously it was a blur. Unlike the man and the dog, Alpha seemed quite excited. After looking at the numerous Ice Ghosts around him, the Fire of Soul conveyed waves of fighting spirit. Creak creak. (Master, I want to fight ten!) ¡°Um, let¡¯s give it a try then.¡± Feeling Alpha¡¯s intense fighting spirit, Bai Qi was somewhat helpless but still agreed to Alpha¡¯s request. In any case, the ferocious beasts wouldn¡¯t attack him. If Alpha was defeated, he could instantly recall Alpha and leave the Secret Realm Tower. However, once they are back, he wouldn¡¯t let Alpha watch those movies anymore¡ªthose seem to have made him crazy. Tsk, if he had known this earlier, he should have given the other two Soul Stones to Alpha as well. He didn¡¯t think that at this level, Alpha wouldn¡¯t be able to defeat these Ice Ghosts even if he can¡¯t break through to the First Stage. As for now, even if he can win, the fight will probably be a tough one. ¡°Alpha, separate from them and look for opportunities to ambush.¡± Since the enemies were numerous, straight-on fighting was impossible. The only option was kite tactics. I wonder if this Secret Realm reward supports installment payment? A certain number for a certain number of kills? Chapter 28 - 28 Chapter 27: Found an Organization 28 Chapter 27: Found an Organization Translator: 549690339 Undead Hill Secret Tower. Having lost all interest in the assessment, Qin Jiang delegated the task to other staff members and, along with Bai Heguang, arrived at the front of the Secret Tower after a short wait. ¡°President Qin, is this young man of particular interest to you?¡± Bai Heguang glanced at the flickering runes of the fourth floor, saying, ¡°He¡¯s 18 and still not a professional Beast Master. This young man¡¯s talent seems ordinary.¡± As the youngest Titled Legendary figure in the Federation, Bai Heguang¡¯s standards were high. At Bai Qi¡¯s age, all prodigies were already professional Beast Masters. The fact that Bai Qi was still a trainee reflected his modest talent. ¡°What if this young man only became a Beast Master a month ago?¡± Qin Jiang handed a document to Bai Heguang, saying, ¡°In the history of the Federation, there were plenty of late bloomers who awakened their talents late. Moreover, this youngster seems a bit different from others.¡± Bai Heguang quickly scanned through the document. His eyebrows knitted as he remarked, ¡°This lad, is he actually applying mechanical modifications to beings of the Undead Department?¡± Upon seeing this, Qin Jiang smiled, ¡°I know, Heguang, you don¡¯t have a great impression of Mechanical Legend. But isn¡¯t this young man carving out a brand-new path?¡± Bai Heguang gave a forced smile, then summoned a giant black bird, jumping onto its back. ¡°President Qin, there¡¯s something I need to attend to, so I¡¯ll be on my way.¡± Without waiting for Qin Jiang¡¯s response, he drove the bird into the sky, disappearing into the horizon. ¡°This guy, even after becoming a Titled Legendary figure, he¡¯s so difficult.¡± Qin Jiang shook his head. Suddenly, the massive door to the Secret Realm Tower opened, and a man and a dog appeared before him. Bai Qi brushed off the ice shards from his head with a disgruntled look. ¡°This damned place, is it really intended to be passed by an intern Beast Master?¡± Despite Bai Qi not being a magic-based profession, Alpha¡¯s kite flying tactics were still successful in eliminating all ten Ice Ghosts. However, when Bai Qi entered the fifth floor and saw the ten Ice Ghost Guards, he immediately chose to concede. You must be kidding ¡ª defeating ten Ice Ghosts depleted Alpha¡¯s energy mostly. In the face of ten more Ice Ghost Guards, victory seemed impossible. Unless Alpha could grasp a large-scale attack skill or a control skill. Unfortunately, besides swiftly promoting its race, Bai Qi hadn¡¯t discovered any ability regarding skills in the Evolution Egg yet. At present, his only solution was to convert the gains from the Secret Realm Tower into real power first, then try again. Bai Qi gingerly took out an iron ingot still emanating cold air from his bag, already having an idea in mind. Seeing Bai Qi standing in front of the Secret Tower gate and incessantly complaining, Qin Jiang couldn¡¯t help but cough a couple of times to draw his attention. ¡°Cough, cough! Are you Bai Qi?¡± ¡°I am Bai Qi, and you are?¡± Looking at the elderly man standing in front of him, Bai Qi felt he was familiar but couldn¡¯t remember exactly who he was. ¡°I am the president of the Beastmaster Association in Gusu City, Qin Jiang. You just finished your Secret Realm Tower trial?¡± Oh no, my sneaking in was discovered. If I¡¯d known this, I would¡¯ve used up all the materials while I was still inside the tower. This was a big mistake. With a twitching eye corner, Bai Qi tightly grabbed the bag, gave an embarrassed smile, and said, ¡°Well, President Qin, it was not intentional. I just didn¡¯t expect that there would be an entrance near Taize Lake, I accidentally stumbled upon it.¡± Qin Jiang shook his head at Bai Qi¡¯s excuse, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I am not here to reprimand you for that. I am wondering whether you¡¯ve already passed the fourth level?¡± Bai Qi paused before replying, ¡°Yes, that was me.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s confirmation, a smile swept across Qin Jiang¡¯s face. A golden scroll unfolded beneath their feet, shining like the Great Sun. Before Bai Qi could react, the figures of Qin Jiang, Bai Qi, and Alpha vanished. By the time they reappeared, they were in Qin Jiang¡¯s office in the Beastmaster Association in Gusu City. Looking at the familiar scene outside the window, Bai Qi was taken aback. The golden scroll was the privilege of a Six Stage Beast Master, symbolized by its color. As a result, Six Stage Beast Masters were given another nickname, the Sunrise Level. As for how they were transported here so quickly, Bai Qi was clueless. Could it be that President Qin had contracted a space-attribute pet? Envy flashed across Bai Qi¡¯s eyes, but Qin Jiang got right to the point: ¡°Could you tell me about the fourth and fifth levels?¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Both the fourth and fifth levels are similar to the first three in environment, all being ice fields, except the enemy in the fourth level are ten Ice Ghosts, and in the fifth, ten Ice Ghost Guards.¡± ¡°Despite the ten Ice Ghosts¡¯ ability to fly, they are rather slow, and their levels are slightly lower compared to those in the first level. It¡¯s quite a tight win. But without group attack skills, it is very difficult to defeat ten Ice Ghost Guards.¡± Qin Jiang fell silent after hearing Bai Qi¡¯s explanation and his gaze on Bai Qi became more peculiar. Mother of God, this old man doesn¡¯t have some special fetishes, does he? Bai Qi shivered and subtly backed away two steps. ¡°Can you summon your pet for me?¡± Qin Jiang seemed to have realized his weird behavior. He forced a friendly smile on his face, but it looked even stranger in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. Nevertheless, Bai Qi obediently summoned Alpha. ¡°Ghost Bone Spur? That¡¯s not quite right. It seems to be a bit different.¡± As the president of the Beastmaster Association, Qin Jiang was extremely knowledgeable. He identified Alpha¡¯s race at a glance but was somewhat puzzled by Alpha¡¯s metallic sheen. Seeing this, Bai Qi quickly explained, ¡°Uh, Alpha has mutated, so it¡¯s slightly different from the common Ghost Bone Spurs.¡± The dramatic changes in Alpha were bound to raise questions, forcing Bai Qi to attribute everything to mutation. ¡°A mutant species?¡± Qin Jiang smiled, turned to look at Bai Qi, and said, ¡°But training it to level nine in just one month is quite impressive. Did you also make these mechanical joints and this pair of gloves?¡± ¡°Simple enhancement, simple enhancement.¡± Bai Qi nodded awkwardly and asked, ¡°President Qin, is this legal?¡± ¡°It¡¯s legal. As long as it does not go against humanitarianism, it¡¯s legal.¡± Qin Jiang laughed heartily, and then turned serious, ¡°Bai Qi, I am going to ask you now, are you willing to join our Beastmaster Association?¡± Chapter 29 - 29 Chapter 28: Special Talent Development Plan 29 Chapter 28: Special Talent Development Plan Translator: 549690339 ¡°Join the Beast Master Association?¡± Upon hearing Qin Jiang¡¯s words, Bai Qi was somewhat taken aback. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Qin Jiang nodded, saying, ¡°Since the Beast Master Association was established, there has always been a special talent cultivation program and I just happen to have a recommendation slot. If you¡¯re willing to join the Beast Master Association, I could reserve this slot for you.¡± ¡°Once you join this program, you will come under intensive cultivation by the association. The resources and status you¡¯ll gain would be unimaginable.¡± ¡°As for the benefits? Trust me, even Sunrise-Level Beast Masters and some Legendary Beast Masters would envy your treatment.¡± ¡°If you have any doubts, I can tell you straight away that the Titled Legendary Celestial Brilliance of the Undead Department was once part of the association¡¯s special talent cultivation program.¡± After hearing Qin Jiang¡¯s words, Bai Qi could only feel his heartbeat quickening. Celestial Brilliance, the Titled Legendary, was one of the Federation¡¯s top warriors. Although he didn¡¯t hold any formal positions, his status was equivalent to that of a Federation Senator. And such a person was once a beneficiary of this special talent cultivation program. If he was given this slot and combined with the Evolution Egg, could he also achieve such feats? Could good fortune just fall from the sky like that? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes shone brightly. However, after seeing Qin Jiang¡¯s grin ¡ª which bore no difference from a weird uncle gazing at his goldfish, Bai Qi could not help but probe further. ¡°President Qin, why would you give this slot to me? Isn¡¯t such a slot quite valuable?¡± It¡¯s true that desserts falling from the sky were sweet, but Bai Qi was not accustomed to such suddenness. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s doubtful expression, Qin Jiang explained with a laugh, ¡°There¡¯s a reason why I chose you.¡± Qin Jiang handed Bai Qi a picture ¡ª it was the secret tower entrance he found in the Ice Ghost¡¯s habitat. So it¡¯s about the secret tower after all. ¡°From the founding Emperor¡¯s era, the history of human beast control has spanned over a thousand years, leaving countless secret towers waiting for exploration.¡± ¡°These secret towers come in all kinds and serve different functions, but they all share a common trait.¡± ¡°They¡¯re all hidden and extremely hard to access.¡± ¡°Had it not been for Celestial Brilliance, cracking open this secret tower¡¯s entrance alone would¡¯ve taken us at least a month.¡± Bai Qi nodded; he was clear on this. Why did the secret towers almost all fall under the control of the Federal Government or the Beast Master Association? It was because ordinary Beast Masters, despite discovering the secret tower, couldn¡¯t break the entrance¡¯s seal. They could only stare at it dry-eyed. He didn¡¯t notice this earlier, but after hearing Qin Jiang¡¯s explanation, he began to realize it. When he entered the secret tower earlier, he didn¡¯t seem to encounter any barriers, did he? Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s comprehension, Qin Jiang continued, ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯m confident that you possess a special talent that allows you access to the secret tower without hindrance. This is the main reason why I want you to join the Beast Master Association.¡± ¡°Just think about it, once you join the Beast Master Association, you¡¯ll be the first to enter anytime a secret tower is discovered by the Association. You can¡¯t be unaware of what this signifies, can you?¡± Wow, the pie is getting larger and larger! Bai Qi subconsciously glanced at the Husky who was curiously examining Qin Jiang¡¯s office. His eyes flashed with suspicions. He wasn¡¯t sure if anyone else had the special talent Qin Jiang mentioned, but he was certain he didn¡¯t. After all, when he initially entered the secret tower, the Evolution Egg didn¡¯t show any abnormalities. On the contrary, it was this silly dog. It became restless when the Undead Hill secret tower emerged, and Husky was the one who found the entrance later. Perhaps, Husky possessed the talent Qin Jiang spoke of. After all, what¡¯s the difference between digging a hole and digging for secrets? ¡°Ahem! Well, President Qin, what if I don¡¯t possess the talent you mentioned? After all, this isn¡¯t a regular entrance ¨C isn¡¯t it possible that it¡¯s just a coincidence?¡± Qin Jiang chuckled, ¡°Do you think we didn¡¯t have others try? Nobody but you could enter.¡± ¡°However, even if you don¡¯t have the talent I mentioned, you¡¯re still deserving of this slot.¡± ¡°You managed to train a skeleton soldier into the Nine-Level Nether Bone Spikes just within a month of contracting. With such progress, calling you a genius wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration.¡± After hearing Qin Jiang¡¯s words, Bai Qi was still somewhat hesitant. ¡°So, what would I need to do after joining the association? Like the Beast Control Army, for instance?¡± Qin Jiang¡¯s description indeed sounded tempting, but there¡¯s no such thing as a free lunch. He was bound to pay some price. If he had to live under someone¡¯s control all year round like the Beast Control Army, Bai Qi would rather not. How could he go beast farming without freedom? If he could not go beast farming, how would the Evolution Egg level up? Qin Jiang nodded, ¡°Of course, there will be missions. But they¡¯re not compulsory. The Beast Master Association operates differently from the Federal Government.¡± ¡°If you wish, you can take up positions in various associations like me or go on adventures. Given your status as special talent, you¡¯ll receive preferential treatment in every city covered by the association.¡± Wait a minute, no 996 shifts or looking 24/7, and there¡¯re companies that good now? Bai Qi took a deep breath and said, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll join.¡± Qin Jiang nodded in satisfaction, ¡°Then, welcome to the Beast Master Association.¡± ¡°In a few days, the person responsible for the special talent cultivation program will come to validate whether you possess that talent. If it proves to be true, you might be assigned to explore some undeveloped secret towers in the future.¡± ¡°Explore undeveloped secret towers?¡± Bai Qi suddenly had cold feet. ¡°That¡¯s right. The association has discovered numerous secret towers; some could be forcibly cracked open, some required slow research, but there¡¯re also those which have remained sealed to this day. Thus, the association has been on the lookout for people with your talent over the years.¡± Just as I thought, pies falling from the sky aren¡¯t meant to be eaten. Thinking that he might be thrown into secret towers even Legendary Beast Masters couldn¡¯t handle, Bai Qi immediately wanted to retract his words. But after hearing what Qin Jiang had to say next, he swallowed his words back down. ¡°However, your strength as a trainee is too low. Without the abilities of a professional Beast Master, venturing into those secret towers would be suicide. There¡¯s a portion of the funding in the talent program dedicated for trainee Beast Masters like you. I¡¯ll go apply for it, so strive to become a professional Beast Master as soon as possible.¡± ¡°All right, thank you, President. When am I expected to start?¡± ¡°Also, how much would that funding approximatively be?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll have someone prepare your documents later; you can take them when you leave.¡± Qin Jiang said, ¡°As for the funding, it¡¯s not much, around twenty million.¡± Two thousand million? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes instantly turned into the shape of Federal Coins. The Soul Stone he had carefully preserved suddenly seemed less appealing. Chapter 30 - 30 Chapter 29: Evolution Once Again 30 Chapter 29: Evolution Once Again Translator: 549690339 For Bai Qi, 20 million dollars was more tangible than having priority in exploring the Secret Realm Tower. After all, considering his current strength, he couldn¡¯t go to particularly high-level Secret Realm Towers. So, it would be better to use this 20 million dollars to buy some Nutrient Solution, and then make Alpha evolve several times. Wait, he was a millionaire now, he should buy higher-level supplements. ¡°20 million dollars should be transferred to your card by tomorrow. Remember to give your card number to my secretary when you go to pick up your documents later,¡± said Qin Jiang. ¡°By the way, you are still a student at Star Mechanics Academy, aren¡¯t you? If you don¡¯t want to affect your studies, it is best not to disclose the information about your participation in the special talent training program.¡± Qin Jiang continued: ¡°After all, there aren¡¯t many people in the whole Federation who participate in this program.¡± Bai Qi nodded. If people knew that he, too, participated in the program where Legendary Celestial Brilliance once participated, he would probably make the headlines that day, not the next. He didn¡¯t want to be watched by paparazzi all day, for then, how could he make his pet beast evolve? ¡°Oh, right, I almost forgot about this.¡± Qin Jiang seemed to suddenly remember something, ¡°No one knows about your disappearance today, so keep it quiet for now. After the practice, I will include you in the list of those who passed the assessment, and you can continue with the challenges.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a pity that the level of your beast is still a little low, otherwise you could have done a few more challenges and other Beast Masters from other cities would not benefit from the first completion reward.¡± ¡°First completion reward?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s ears perked up instantly, ¡°Is there a first completion reward for this Secret Realm Tower?¡± Qin Jiang nodded, saying, ¡°The Lamentation Tower has never been exploited before. Based on past experience, the first person to pass it will receive a unique reward. What it is, I can¡¯t say for now.¡± ¡°Epic treasures, skill legacy stones, special equipment, or even directly inheriting this Secret Realm Tower are all possibilities.¡± ¡°However, it¡¯s a pity that each city can only independently develop newly discovered Secret Realm Towers for one month. After one month, it will open to the entire Federation, and then the talented Beast Masters from the neighboring cities will certainly come to challenge it.¡± Inherit the Secret Realm Tower? Bai Qi wiped the saliva at the corner of his mouth and suddenly felt an urge to go back and challenge it right away. ¡°Now, less than a month is left. Try to raise your level as much as you can and climb as many floors as possible.¡± Observing Qin Jiang¡¯s demeanor, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel an urge to comment in his heart. A trial Secret Realm Tower targeting Apprentice Beast Masters, yet he didn¡¯t even have confidence for him to have one month to gear up. Who were you underestimating? 20 million Federation Coins and Evolution Egg, Bai Qi didn¡¯t want to target anyone, he just wanted to say one thing. Everyone present here was garbage. ¡°Alright, I need to go back and check out the situation of the practice field. You should go back and rest for a while,¡± Qin Jiang said. Looking at the sky, he summoned the golden array again, ¡°Also, after you get the Association¡¯s certificate, you can log in to the Association¡¯s internal website to purchase materials. It is much cheaper than outside, and you get a substantial discount once your quota is confirmed.¡± Discounts as well? Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Indeed, the treatment for insiders was exceptional. A flash of golden light passed and Qin Jiang disappeared. The secretary, who had been waiting for a while, brought Bai Qi¡¯s certificate. ¡°Mr. Bai Qi, you are now a member of the Beast Master Association. From now on, you can use the training grounds of the Association branch in any city for free with this certificate. There are other benefits that I won¡¯t go into details about now, but I hope you can keep this certificate safe.¡± Free use of training ground? Wow, that¡¯s a big saving. Bai Qi took the certificate, looked at the six disparate towers on the cover, nodded, and said, ¡°All right, thank you for your work.¡± The secretary smiled, then took Bai Qi to register his payment card number, and took Bai Qi home by car. ¡°Mr. Bai Qi, someone will come to pick you up and take you to the Undead Hill in three days, and you might need to pretend to enter for the first time then.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± After watching the secretary leave, Bai Qi rushed back home impatiently, opened the exclusive website of the Beast Master Association, entered his ID, and a series of dazzling products appeared in front of Bai Qi. ¡°Nutrient Solution ¨C 50 Federation Coins. Damn, it¡¯s literally half the price compared to outside. The marketplace is truly full of cheats.¡± ¡°Crying Ramen ¨C 500 Federation Coins. This flavor is quite distinctive for the potion master.¡± ¡°Strength Spinach ¨C 2000 Federation Coins. Enhances body constitution. But I¡¯m allergic to spinach, so, never mind.¡± ¡°Deathly Beans ¨C 10000 Federation Coins. Wow, these have strong effects. Wait, you can¡¯t move for one whole day after consuming them? Never mind.¡± ¡°God¡¯s Water ¨C 20000 Federation Coins. It can permanently restore and enhance the body constitution and spirit of the consumer. This is quite good.¡± ¡­ After looking for a while, Bai Qi roughly selected a few new supplements. He wanted to take a look if there were any materials for Alpha, but seeing the heart-wrenching balance in the card, he closed the website silently. ¡°Hang in there. I can make a big purchase after the funds come in tomorrow. It¡¯s like what President Qin said, there are extra discounts for special talents, so I have to wait for a couple more days.¡± Being unable to spend money despite having it, Bai Qi felt itchy inside. He could only distract himself by doing other things for the time being. I will have 20 million tomorrow, so I don¡¯t need to have these compressed food pills anymore. Neither does Alpha. I¡¯ll save them for Husky as food. Thinking of this, Bai Qi fumbled a little bit in his backpack, and threw the compressed food pills to Husky with disdain. Pant? (Can I eat this?). Husky carefully sniffed the compressed food pill and swallowed it down after confirming that it was safe. Ah! The moment Husky swallowed the compressed food pill, its face turned green. It threw up the food pill and kicked it twice in disgust. Even a dog wouldn¡¯t eat these compressed food pills! Wait, it¡¯s a wolf. Bai Qi muttered to himself, and then took the rewards from his challenge in the Lamentation Tower towards his bedroom. Initially, he planned to convert these gains into funds to use the Evolution Egg for Alpha. Now that the money problem was resolved, he decided not to keep these things and use them to enhance Alpha¡¯s strength, which was the best deal. He remembered what President Qin mentioned about the first completion reward. The priority was to improve Alpha¡¯s strength, and then pass all the levels as soon as possible. Even if he couldn¡¯t inherit the Secret Realm Tower directly, getting Epic materials or treasures would be great. What made Bai Qi so confident? Although there wasn¡¯t much evidence, Bai Qi had a strong intuition. Alpha was about to evolve again. Chapter 31 - 31 Chapter 30: Ice Shadow Swordsman 31 Chapter 30: Ice Shadow Swordsman Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi excitedly returned to his own bedroom and summoned Alpha. Due to the aftermath of the battle with ten Ice Ghosts, Alpha¡¯s condition was obviously not good, with the color of his entire skeleton somewhat dimmed. Even though the Undead Department doesn¡¯t need to rest, this only applies to routine activities. Overuse of skills and depletion of energy value would still affect their condition. Crack Crack. (Master, can we go there again?) Even though Alpha looked weary, his will to fight was still strong. ¡°Be patient, I¡¯ll help you strengthen your power first.¡± Bai Qi handed the Soul Stones of an Ice Ghost Guard and an Ice Swordsman to Alpha, and said: ¡°First absorb these two Soul Stones and see if they can help upgrade your level.¡± Crack Crack. Alpha nodded happily, crushing the Soul Stones forcefully, and two flames of different sizes appeared in the air. At Alpha¡¯s command, they were directly absorbed. After absorbing the two flames, the Fire of Alpha¡¯s Soul suddenly surged. An icy blue fire gushed from Alpha¡¯s skull, making Bai Qi feel slightly uneasy. A Beast Control Edition of the Evil Spirit Knight? He helps an old woman up every day; he shouldn¡¯t get burned, right? Fortunately, Alpha¡¯s condition lasted only a short while before it gradually returned to normal. Crack Crack (Master, I¡¯ve leveled up again!) Upon confirmation from Alpha, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. He then took out the frosty metal ingot from his backpack. This was the reward Alpha had received after clearing the fourth floor. Initially, Bai Qi was annoyed at the reward not being ten Soul Stones, but he also saw information about this metal ingot on the Beast Master Association¡¯s website and instantly found it very attractive. [Name]: Cold Spirit Iron [Description]: A special metal generated upon the death of high-grade specter beasts in extremely cold places; through some special method, it can impart or strengthen ice attributes to Undead Department pets. [Price]: 5 million Federal Coins Just this tiny metal ingot was worth 5 million Federal Coins ¡ª the Lamentation Tower¡¯s rewards were a bit too generous. If it had been earlier, Bai Qi would definitely have sold the metal without hesitation. But now, of course, like the Soul Stones, it was given to Alpha. As to the special method mentioned in the description, it didn¡¯t specify. But Bai Qi didn¡¯t care; the Evolution Egg could absorb even ordinary metals, so naturally, it could absorb the Cold Spirit Iron. Bai Qi had Alpha hold the Cold Spirit Iron. After thinking for a while, he ran downstairs and moved all the nutrient solution to the bedroom, placing it where he could easily reach it. He opened a bottle of nutrient solution and stuck it to his left hand, then placed his right hand on Alpha¡¯s head. ¡°I hope my instinct is correct, otherwise we might really have to wait a month before taking the challenge.¡± Bai Qi silently prayed, then activated the Evolution Egg. As usual, a liquid-like black light flowed from Bai Qi¡¯s palm, slowly covering Alpha. But this time, when only one-third of the shell was formed, Bai Qi felt as if his body had been hollowed out. The strong weak feeling almost made him faint instantly. Alpha really evolved again! Luckily, Bai Qi was prepared. He drained his nutrient solution bottle with his left hand, but it barely restored his strength while his energy was rapidly depleting. The energy from the nutrient solution wasn¡¯t enough. He would go and purchase new supplements tomorrow! Bai Qi kept going, pouring bottles of nutrient solution down his throat as though drinking water. After about a dozen bottles, the Black Iron Egg finally took shape with difficulty. Hu! Hu! Hu! This Golden Finger was so unfriendly, why couldn¡¯t it come up with something simpler? Bai Qi collapsed heavily onto the bed, panting. The extreme spiritual fatigue couldn¡¯t be fully compensated by the nutrient solution, and he soon fell into a deep sleep. ¡­ Ah-choo! After an unknown period, Bai Qi was awakened by a chill, and he sneezed involuntarily. ¡°Why is it so cold here, did the cooling system break? Or did I catch a cold?¡± As Bai Qi rubbed his nose in confusion, he quickly found the source of the unusual chill. A towering skeleton encased in blue ice armor. [Name]: Ice Shadow Swordsman (Alpha) [Race]: Ice Clan, Undead Department [Growth Level]: First Stage Level One [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Racial Skills]: Bone-breaking Reformation (Mastery), Steel Skeleton (Mastery), Ice Sword Slash (Beginner), Shadow Lotus Skill (Proficient), Ice Armor (Beginner) [Condition]: Evolvable Alpha had successfully evolved! Looking excitedly at Alpha, who was radiating cold currents, Bai Qi felt the side effects of the Evolution Egg were so insignificant. Even though this might be thanks to the Cold Spirit Iron, evolving twice in a month would be too much for even the Beast Master Association, right? A flower-like grin spread across Bai Qi¡¯s face, as he began checking out Alpha¡¯s newly acquired skills. [Name]: Ice Armor [Level]: Intermediate [Introduction]: It composes a protective suit out of the Frozen Power, causing ice damage to anyone that comes in contact with it. ¡­ [Name]: Ice Sword Slash [Level]: Intermediate [Introduction]: It emits an icy blade to strike at enemies, causing freezing effects. ¡­ Two ice attribute skills! And both with controlling effects! Seeing the special effects of these two skills, Bai Qi¡¯s face was contorted in laughter. Although he hadn¡¯t acquired any AoE skills like Ice Ghost Guard¡¯s ¡°Frozen Breath,¡± having one offensive and one defensive skill in his repertoire was quite good. And looking at Alpha¡¯s skeletal frame, concealed beneath the ice armor, it was clear that he had gained considerable strength. Ice Shadow Swordsman¡­ So it means moving from being an assassin to a swordsman, huh? ¡°Alpha, let¡¯s test out your skills,¡± said Bai Qi, looking at Alpha¡¯s full-body ice armor. ¡°Er¡­can you remove your ice armor?¡± Clink, clink. (I can.) Alpha nodded, the Ice Armor fading into a puff of cold air, instantly turning the bone-chilling cold into an invigorating coolness. Wow, it seems I won¡¯t have to use air conditioning in the future, that¡¯ll save me some money. Bai Qi satisfyingly patted Alpha¡¯s shoulder before quickly darting out into the yard. Woof? Upon seeing Bai Qi¡¯s appearance, the Husky who was still occupied with its unfinished work immediately hopped off the Steel Training Dummy, wearing an innocent face when looking at Bai Qi. (Human, let me explain myself.) Bai Qi glanced at the heavily dismantled Steel Training Dummy, a teasing look flashed in his eyes as he ordered Alpha: ¡°Alpha, use Ice Sword Slash!¡± Alpha nodded slightly. The bones of his palm rotated, creating a white bone hilt. At the same time, a stream of Frozen Power flowed from Alpha¡¯s arm to the bone hilt, quickly condensing into a wide sword blade. After the ice sword was formed, Alpha slashed heavily in the direction of the Steel Training Dummy, and countless ice flowers rapidly spread across the ground. Holy moly, isn¡¯t Ice Sword Slash supposed to be a single-target attack?! Chapter 32 - 32 Chapter 31: There Must Be a Witch Ghoul King 32 Chapter 31: There Must Be a Witch Ghoul King Translator: 549690339 The terrified Husky watched as the Ice Flower stopped just in front of it, freezing its tears in the cold atmosphere. Awooo~ The Husky trembled and hunkered down, motionless. Meanwhile, Bai Qi looked excited as he commanded Alpha to use the technique several times. The expansive courtyard quickly filled with an icy floral aura, its chill dispersing the summer heat completely. ¡°Everywhere the Ice Sword touches can be frozen, and it can spread within a certain range. This skill is much stronger than I had thought.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, and let Alpha proceed with showcasing the Ice Armor. Alpha summoned the Ice Armor rapidly. In the blink of an eye, a full set had formed. ¡°This armor¡­ Why does it look familiar?¡± Bai Qi carefully examined it, quickly recognizing that despite its rough appearance, it was identical to the soldier¡¯s armor he¡¯d seen in the ¡®Legend of the Emperor¡¯ film he¡¯d watched a few days ago out of boredom. ¡°Alpha, can you change the shape of this armor?¡± Crackle crackle. (It seems like I can.) ¡°What about this Ice Sword?¡± (It seems doable.) Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. He scrambled back into the house, pulling out a pen and paper and began sketching feverishly. Soon, the iconic equipment set of a classic boss from a game called Shankou Mountain in Bai Qi¡¯s previous life was fully portrayed on paper. As a future weapons master, Bai Qi¡¯s drawing skills were naturally excellent. His representation of the detailed equipment set truly embodied its essence despite some lack of precision. ¡°Alpha, try to make the Ice Armor and Ice Sword based on this.¡± Bai Qi placed the design before Alpha, who carefully examined it before slowly transforming the armor worn on his body. Because of the added texture, the speed at which Alpha formed the armor was significantly slower than before. Nonetheless, when the last piece, Frost Sorrow, was shaped into the crown piece, Bai Qi was filled with praise. The Andulu Beast wasn¡¯t formed yet, but the Witch Ghoul King had already been created. Fighting ability aside, just this look alone was enough to scare a bunch of enemies to death. After all, who would¡¯ve guessed that such a fearsomely stylish set of armor would hide a skeleton beneath it? It seemed that the Beast Master Association also held some modeling competitions for pets. If Alpha entered the competition with this model, he was guaranteed to sweep the competition. Maintaining such a finely detailed form seemed to take a significant toll on Alpha. It started to crack after just a short time. The Ice Armor was still at a beginner level. To maintain this high level of precision required a great amount of energy. ¡°Alpha, remove the Ice Armor.¡± Bai Qi gave the order, and Alpha immediately removed the armor. However, he retained the beloved Ice Sword. Classics were classics, no matter where. Once Alpha had leveled up his skills, Bai Qi was determined to have Alpha wear the full equipment set into battle. After all, every team needs a Witch Ghoul King¡­ Since Alpha couldn¡¯t maintain the detailed armor, Bai Qi designed another set for him. Except for a helmet, everything else was kept as simple as possible to ensure movement efficiency. Though Alpha¡¯s body had enlarged, his speed advantage was still present. Too heavy of armor could have the opposite effect. Furthermore, as a member of the Undead Clan, Alpha¡¯s only weak point was the Fire of Soul in his head. The Ice Armor was mainly just to annoy the enemy. Imagine an enemy finally breaking through Alpha¡¯s armor, only to find nothing inside but bones and to receive frostbite damage. Even better, if an enemy finally managed to break one of Alpha¡¯s bones, it would quickly reshape itself, rendering all of their efforts in vain. Wouldn¡¯t that be frustrating? Having tested the two new skills, Bai Qi then moved on to testing his basic attacks. Previously, due to Alpha¡¯s special nature, he had mainly used guerrilla tactics. But now, with his increased size, Alpha had essentially transformed from an assassin into a swordsman, which Bai Qi naturally wanted to observe carefully. Bai Qi searched all around until he finally set his target on a false mountain rock in the courtyard. ¡°Alpha, don¡¯t use a skill, attack that false mountain and see.¡± Clatter, clatter. Alpha nodded, his hands gripped the filial piety sword firmly. With a heavy stomp of his feet, his towering body turned into a stream of light and disappeared. The false mountain, too, broke apart in response. Bai Qi ran to the front of the false mountain and saw the place where the mountain had split was incredibly smooth, already covered with a thin layer of frost. The power of a regular is not bad either. Ice Shadow Swordsman, indeed powerful. Satisfaction once again appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face. Images of various ice clan combinations constantly appeared in his mind as he studied them with Alpha. ¡°You first¡­ then¡­ finally¡­¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s excited face, the Husky, still trapped in the ice flower, yawned out of boredom, licked an ice flower, and fell asleep. (Foolish humans¡­) ¡­ Lamentation Tower. The three days of testing ended quickly, and the top twenty apprentice Beast Masters were gathered around the base of the Lamentation Tower, watching the constantly flickering runes of the fifth floor and discussing amongst themselves. ¡°Wang Lin, two stages.¡± ¡°Zhang Dafan, one stage.¡± ¡°Ye Fan, three stages.¡± ¡°Lu Yuan, three stages.¡± ¡°Gao Cheng, four stages¡­¡± Although all of them had passed the exam and the first three stages, they were all beaten up and out upon encountering the ten Ice Ghosts of the fourth stage. After all, hardly anyone could stand up to the Blizzard unleashed by ten Ice Ghosts working together. ¡°So this is the strength of the students in the urban area?¡± Lu Yuan looked deeply at Gao Cheng, who was comforting his Fire Armor Scorpion, his eyes full of seriousness. He specifically came to Gusu City to seize the first piece of the pie in the undead craze hitting Gusu City. The Undead Legendary Son studying in Gusu City was bound to enhance the city¡¯s investment in training undead Beast Masters. So long as he showed enough strength and talent, he would surely attract the attention of the higher-ups. And this secret Realm Tower was the best opportunity given to him by the heavens above. But who could think that a secret tower accessible only by apprentice Beast Masters would be so perverted? Even after giving it his all, he failed to pass the fourth floor. But luckily, besides Gao Cheng, who had passed the fourth floor, only two others were still challenging the fifth floor; all others had been defeated already. With this in mind, he would rank at least fourth in this secret space exam and surely catch the attention of the Beast Master Association. Whoosh. Just then, a figure appeared from the entrance of the secret tower. Gao Cheng, who had been comforting his Fire Armor Scorpion, went up to meet it. ¡°Han Wei, how did it go?¡± The thin young man named Han Wei shook his head and said, ¡°Although my Wind Demon Wolf is fast enough, the Ice Ghost Guards of the fifth floor cooperated too well; one minor mistake and I lost.¡± Gao Cheng slapped Han Wei on the shoulder and said, ¡°It¡¯s fine, at least you were narrowly defeated. I was kicked out directly.¡± Han Wei shrugged indifferently and said, ¡°I don¡¯t care, after all, I was forced to come by my old man. This grade is acceptable.¡± With that, Han Wei glanced in the direction of the fifth floor and said, ¡°But I guess the fifth floor shouldn¡¯t be a problem for Xia Xuan. After all, his Mechanical Tyrannosaurus is equipped with many group attack weapons.¡± Chapter 33 - Chapter 33: Chapter 32: Killing One Person in Ten Steps Chapter 33: Chapter 32: Killing One Person in Ten Steps Translator: 549690339 Gao Cheng gave a wry smile, saying, ¡°The advantages of the Mechanical Engineering Department are indeed considerable, yet there aren¡¯t many like him, right?¡± Han Wei said, ¡°Normal for the future heir of the Xia¡¯s Group. He doesn¡¯t lack money. He¡¯s not like other Mechanical Beast Masters who have to scrape and save.¡± ¡°Although the Mechanical Beast Masters upgrade fast, the consumption is indeed equally huge. Typically, an average family can¡¯t afford it.¡± Gao Cheng nodded, and Bai Qi¡¯s figure popped up in his mind. He had not seen him since the trials began. With the abnormal speed of Little Skeleton, I wondered if he could make it into the top twenty. ¡°The runes on the fifth floor lit up!¡± A startled exclamation drew everyone¡¯s attention. The runes at the fifth level, initially flickering, had stabilized, and the runes on the sixth level had begun to flicker. ¡°That guy Xia Xuan has indeed passed the fifth floor, I wonder if he can pass the sixth floor.¡± Han Wei glanced at the sixth floor of the Lamentation Tower, a flash of fighting spirit in his eyes. Contracted his first beast just a year ago, yet his strength had already surpassed mine. Should I call him a genius, or just say he was overprivileged.¡± ¡°Achoo! Um, I think I¡¯m late?¡± As everyone¡¯s attention was focused on the Lamentation Tower, Bai Qi finally arrived late, though his condition seemed a bit off. He occasionally sniffed hard, clearly having caught a cold. Gao Cheng noticed Bai Qi and immediately ran over to him, saying, ¡°Bai Qi, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Bai Qi rubbed his nose and said, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I just got a bit cold these days and caught a slight cold.¡± He had been practicing skills with Alpha over these days. Despite their precautions, he still got it. ¡°You got chilled?¡± Gao Cheng looked at the scorching sun overhead, unsurprisingly at a loss for words, saying, ¡°Did you also come to challenge the Lamentation Tower?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°I recall I¡¯m ranked¡­ Ah, yeah, 19.1 almost missed the chance.¡± To avoid drawing unnecessary attention, Qin Jiang had arranged Bai Qi to be ranked later. Other people stopped paying much attention to him after they heard his rank. Even those in the top few ranks hadn¡¯t passed, so what could a mere 19th place do? ¡°It¡¯s pretty good to be in the top 20, but I suggest you get psychologically prepared.¡± Gao Cheng pointed to the Lamentation Tower, saying, ¡°Although this Secret Realm Tower is open to us novice Beast Masters, the difficulty is not low. You¡¯d better be more cautious.¡± Gao Cheng patiently explained the conditions of the first four levels of the Tower of the Undead to Bai Qi, saying, ¡°That¡¯s all I know, I hope it can help you a bit.¡± ¡°Thanks a lot, Brother Gao.¡± Bai Qi asked, ¡°By the way, Brother Gao, what was your reward for the fourth floor?¡± He had obtained the Ice Attribute skill for Alpha with just a piece of Cold Spirit Iron, if he could get a few more, he could surely enhance quite a bit more. After all, Gao Cheng¡¯s beast was a Fire Armor Scorpion, which didn¡¯t match the attribute of the Cold Spirit Iron. He should be able to sell it to him if he negotiated. ¡°Three high-stage Soul Stones, I passed relatively slowly and didn¡¯t get the bonus for being the first one.¡± Gao Cheng scratched his head, feeling somewhat embarrassed. Of all the people who came here to challenge the tower, he was the oldest, but his performance was not the best. It was indeed somewhat embarrassing to say it out loud. ¡°Every floor has a first-passage bonus?¡± Bai Qi found a new discovery, immediately grabbed Gao Cheng, and asked, ¡°Are you sure there¡¯s one on every floor?¡± ¡°Well, that¡¯s what the instructor said. But the bonus for the first three floors was taken by the Beast Control Army, so only the last few floors remain.¡± Gao Cheng nodded, glanced at the flickering runes on the sixth floor, saying, ¡°But assuming there are no surprises, it should all be taken by Xia Xuan, right?¡± ¡°Xia Xuan?¡± Bai Qi remembered the identity of Xia Xuan quickly. The genius freshman of Star Mechanics Academy, a double major student in Beast Control Battle and Weapon Mastery. He was definitely regarded as a popular figure. However, Bai Qi¡¯s attention was not on Xia Xuan right now, but on the already lit runes on the fifth floor. Old Qin tricked me! Why didn¡¯t he say clearly that every floor has a first-passage bonus! It was all right for the first three floors since they were not open at that time. But if he knew that every one of the following floors had a first-passage bonus, how could he be leisurely staying at home till now! So now, someone had stolen a floor of the tower directly, and he had suffered a big loss! Looking at the increasingly solid light of the sixth floor¡¯s runes, Bai Qi immediately lost the mood to wander around. He directly ignored Lu Yuan, who wanted to greet him, and hurriedly rushed into the Lamentation Tower. This guy, he¡¯s still rushing about. Lu Yuan, who had been ignored, felt somewhat awkward. Fortunately, no one here noticed him, so Lu Yuan pretended as if nothing had happened. ¡°Gao Cheng, do you know that guy?¡± Han Wei said, ¡°Why don¡¯t I seem to remember him?¡± Gao Cheng said, ¡°He¡¯s a student of Weapon Mastery, met him during a mission once, um, his strength is pretty good.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Upon learning he was a student of Weapon Mastery, Han Wei lost interest and found a place to sit down nearby. The students of Weapon Mastery were no different from the traditional breeders of Beast Control. It was already quite impressive for them to squeeze into the top twenty in the trials. However, to make him pay serious attention, it was still lacking a bit of interest. The Lamentation Tower. As soon as Bai Qi entered the tower, he cruised through the first three floors swiftly and directly. Since he had already cleared them, Bai Qi didn¡¯t get any rewards when he cleared them again, so he didn¡¯t have much expectation for the fourth floor either. With Alpha¡¯s full-out effort, he cleared the fourth floor with astonishing speed as well. Looking at Alpha, with not even a scratch on his icy armor, Bai Qi hesitated no more and stepped into the fifth floor. As soon as Alpha made his appearance, ten Ice Ghost Guards emerged one after another, quickly moving towards Alpha, trying to surround him. ¡°Alpha, try that move.¡± Creak, creak. (Okay, Master.) Alpha nodded, held his sword with both hands reversed, and thrust it forcefully into the frosty ground beneath. Ice Age! As Bai Qi let out a somewhat nerdy roar, the ice flowers quickly spread out from the tip of the sword and soon reached the feet of the Ice Ghost Guards. And before the Ice Ghost Guards could react, they spread up their bodies and immediately froze all the Ice Ghost Guards. The Ice Ghost Guards were also of Ice Attribute and began to struggle after a short delay. The ice layer on their bodies soon showed signs of shattering. However, it was already too late. While controlling the Ice Ghost Guards, Alpha began to move. The frozen ground did not affect Alpha¡¯s movements. The speed was even slightly faster, and all Ice Ghost Guards were beheaded within an instant. Kill one in ten steps, without leaving any track after a thousand miles. That must refer to this situation. Wow, so cool! Chapter 34 - Chapter 34: Chapter 33: The Tower Was Stolen Chapter 34: Chapter 33: The Tower Was Stolen Translator: 549690339 | Alpha easily took care of the monsters on the fifth floor, quite excited, he barely bothered to pick up the five Soul Stones that appeared on the ground and quickly dashed back to Bai Qi. Crackle, crackle. (Master, how did I perform?) Bai Qi laughed, ¡°You did quite well. Hurry up and absorb those few Soul Stones so we can move on to the next floor promptly.¡± After another racial evolution, Alpha¡¯s various values had significantly increased, which was within Bai Qi¡¯s expectations. However, the immediate priority was to speedily clear the sixth floor to avoid someone else snapping up the premiere reward of the sixth floor. The Lamentation Tower had nine floors in total, and the premiere rewards naturally became more elaborate as they went up. Bai Qi didn¡¯t want to just hand them over generously. Because of the promotion to the First Stage, Alpha absorbed the Soul Stones quickly, and in no time, all five Soul Stones had been completely absorbed. However, this time it didn¡¯t level up, it just made his energy level a bit more full. There was indeed a big difference between the First Stage and Zero Stage. Seeing that Alpha was ready, Bai Qi hastily took Alpha into the teleportation array to the next floor. The familiar Ice Field environment was the same, but what appeared was not the ten Ice Sword Guards that Bai Qi had anticipated, instead there were five each of Ice Ghosts, Ice Ghost Guards, and Ice Sword Guards. ¡°The master of this Secret Realm Tower sure knows how to play-¡± Confronted with an unpredictable jump in difficulty, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t surprised at all, but instead quickly gave Alpha instructions. ¡°Alpha, first deal with the Ice Ghosts, then take down the other enemies together.¡± Pick off the mages and healers first, this is a common understanding in all games. Crackle, crackle. Upon receiving instructions, Alpha heavily stamped his feet and sprang up, instantly appearing in front of an Ice Ghost, piercing it with a sword. Then, Alpha didn¡¯t stop but rather used the body of Ice Ghost to surge towards another side, directly taking down two more Ice Ghosts. Because of this, the other wild beasts reacted. The Ice Ghost Guard immediately threw out the Ice Spears in its hand, forcing Alpha to retreat. Likewise, the Ice Sword Guard, who also held an Ice Sword, immediately carried out a surprise attack on Alpha. ¡°Alpha, use the electric net.¡± Seeing, Alpha about to be encircled, Bai Qi immediately gave new instructions. Alpha forced back two Ice Sword Guards with one sword and then took two metallic spheres from the grooves in his ice armor and hurled them forward. Boom! The metallic spheres exploded mid-air, transformed into two large nets and fell towards the Ice Sword Guard. Although the Ice Sword Guard quickly dodged, the falling nets were too quick and still caught a few. Before they could struggle, they were immobilized by the electric current emitted from the ends of the net. Be it Ice Ghosts, Ice Ghost Guards, or the higher race Ice Sword Guards, all had the attributes of ice and undead. Although they had an outer layer of ice protection, they were still harmed by the strong electric currents. Even though it was not effective, it was enough if it caused a slight hesitation. The instant the Ice Sword Guard and other ferocious beasts were trapped, Alpha timely made the finishing move, leaving only two Ice Ghosts, three Ice Ghost Guards, and one Ice Sword Guard in the field. ¡°Alpha, freely attack and dispose of them as quickly as possible.¡± Crackle, crackle. (Understood, Master.) Alpha pointed with his sword, took the initiative to attack his enemies. The giant filial piety sword in Alpha¡¯s hand seemed to have no difference from Bone Daggers, easy and effortless to wield. In comparison, Ice Ghost Guards and Ice Sword Guards who also held cold weapons launched much cruder attacks. Except for when using skills which had a small effect on Alpha, their normal attacks were like children brandishing sticks, and were no threat. As expected, the strongest offensive path was the king. Easy peasy- The sixth floor of the Lamentation Tower. Xia Xuan looked at the three ferocious beasts before him, struggling under the barrage from his Mechanical Tyrannosaurus, and a confident smile spread across his face. Indeed, the changes on the sixth floor had surprised him, but the mere increase in numbers couldn¡¯t affect him much. After all, his Mechanical Tyrannosaurus was equipped with a substantial amount of large-scale attack weapons, making it excellently suited for this kind of group battle. Were it not for the low spirit level of the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus, which prevented it from handling excessively powerful weapons, he could have cleared this floor even faster. But, it didn¡¯t matter. Thinking of the twenty apprentice Beast Masters who were competing against him for the ranking this time, Xia Xuan felt disdainful. Ordinary citizens striving to compete with him for the ranking? If it wasn¡¯t for his father¡¯s concern about the bad impression it might create, he would have planned to reserve the whole place. The control over a Secret Realm Tower was much more valuable than any Soul Stone or Cold Spirit Iron. Finally, under the relentless onslaught of the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus, the ferocious beasts of the sixth floor were all eliminated. But what appeared before Xia Xuan was not Cold Spirit Iron or anything more high-grade, but ten Soul Stones. ¡°How could this be? Soul Stones should be only ordinary rewards. Could someone have cleared this floor before me?¡± The young master of Xia¡¯s Group, the genius of Star Mechanics Academy, was stolen from in such a small place as Gusu City? Xia Xuan frowned, having difficulty understanding the reason. He had been the first to clear the fifth floor, which meant no one had reached this far before him. The only one who might have been able to catch up with him would have been Han Wei. But to think that Han Wei could clear the sixth floor before him, Xia Xuan found that hard to believe. Xia Xuan wasn¡¯t interested in thinking too much about it. Seeing the entrance to the seventh floor appear, he didn¡¯t even bother to pick up the ten Soul Stones. He stepped right in. The seventh floor. As soon as Bai Qi entered the seventh floor, he felt a chilly wind strike his face. Even though he had put on his thermal clothes early, he couldn¡¯t help but shiver. ¡°What kind of place is this?¡± Bai Qi tightened his clothes, looking at the gloomy, pitch-black graveyard before him, and found the master of this Secret Realm Tower even more unfathomable. Just now he had been on an ice field, and now it¡¯s suddenly a graveyard. It was like he was in some kind of horror movie. Whoo¡­whoo¡­whoo¡­ No sooner had this thought crossed Bai Qi¡¯s mind than low, mournful wails echoed from the graveyard, giving him goosebumps. But despite Bai Qi¡¯s lengthy search, he could only hear the wailing swirling around him and couldn¡¯t locate its source at all. ¡°I made a mistake. I should have brought that stupid dog along. He could have come in handy now.¡± In his haste to leave in the morning, Bai Qi had forgotten to bring his husky. Looking back on it now, it was indeed quite stupid. Bai Qi and Alpha searched together for quite some time, but they couldn¡¯t find any trace of the enemy. Bai Qi was gradually losing his patience. ¡°If I can¡¯t find you, then I¡¯ll just go for AOE attack.¡± Creaking creak. (Copy that!) The Fire of Soul in Alpha¡¯s eyes surged as it once again unleashed the Ice Epoch. In an instant, a surge of ice flowers froze everything within a ten-meter radius. At the same time, a ghost wreathed in blue flames emerged from the ground just before it too was covered in ice.. Chapter 35 - Chapter 35: Chapter 34: Ghostly Reflection Chapter 35: Chapter 34: Ghostly Reflection Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi took out a monocle from his pocket and put it on to take a look at the Fire Wraith. Immediately, corresponding information appeared on the lens. Originally, Bai Qi planned to buy a Pet Beast Illustrated Handbook first. Who could have imagined that President Qin¡¯s secretary would deliver one over directly, saving him some money. However, this design always reminded Bai Qi of an ape-hke creature that received a battle power rating of five for humans. [Name]: Hellfire [Race]: Soul Race [Growth Level]: First Stage, four-level [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Racial Skills]: Ignition, Candle Soul, Wail [Description]: A soul living in the Land of Death, its flames can cause both physical and mental damage to enemies. ¡°The first six battles were against the Ice Clan and the Undead Department, but the seventh has switched to a fire attribute ghost of the Soul Race. Hmm, that makes perfect sense.¡± With a numb look at the drastically changed attributes of the enemy in front of him, Bai Qi said to Alpha, ¡°Alpha, be careful, physical attacks are useless against this one.¡± Creak, creak. (Understood, master) As a member of the Undead, Alpha naturally understood the peculiarities of the ghost. Without a physical body, in a pure soul form, ordinary physical attacks could only look at them helplessly on the sidelines. However, Alpha was not only capable of physical attacks. Alpha glanced at the Hellfire, which was still hovering outside the freezing area, brandished Frost Sorrow aggressively, and rushed forward, freezing everything in its path. The Hellfire clearly had no intention of taking Alpha¡¯s attack head-on. It danced around agilely in mid-air, constantly dodging Alpha¡¯s strikes while looking for opportunities to touch Alpha, leaving flame marks all over Alpha¡¯s body. ¡°Is this the Ignition?¡± [Skill Name]: Ignition [Skill Description]: Touch the enemy to leave a mark. Once the accumulated energy of the mark reaches a certain point, it will ignite the ghost fire and burn the enemy. It turned out to be a delayed skill. Through the Soul Contract, Bai Qi sent Alpha a series of commands. Alpha¡¯s attacking approach suddenly changed completely. It gave up defense entirely to attack the Hellfire with all its might. ¡°Ahh!!!¡± Alpha¡¯s fierce onslaught caused the Hellfire to be somewhat disoriented. Suddenly a piercing wail came from its twisted body. Alpha¡¯s Fire of Soul began to shake violently, and its movements stopped. At the moment Alpha stopped, the Ignition marks that Hellfire had left earlier exploded simultaneously. A blue flame engulfed Alpha instantly, gradually forming the image of a candle above its head. [Skill Name]: Candle Soul [Skill Description]: Use one¡¯s own soul as fuel to burn the enemy. The candle will not extinguish until one side exhausts its soul. My goodness, is it planning a mutual destruction? It¡¯s just showing confidence in its advantages as a Soul Race. Bai Qi¡¯s mouth twitched, his heart filled with complaints about Hellfire¡¯s perverted skill, but he had no intention of ordering Alpha to resist. He just let the fire of Candle Soul slowly burn Alpha until there was not even a trace left. Though affected by the Candle Soul, the Hellfire shrank significantly, but it seemed unaffected. It floated to where Alpha had disappeared, looking confused. The Candle Soul might deplete its soul, but as long as it defeated its enemy, it could receive some feedback. However, it currently received nothing, leaving the Hellfire very puzzled. Creak,creak! (Witness my Shadow Lotus Skill!) Just as Hellfire was confused, the ice surface where Alpha had disappeared suddenly shattered. Several icy blue bone spurs emerged from the ground, enclosing the Hellfire like a blooming flower. The Hellfire attempted to escape upon witnessing this, but each of these bone spurs was wrapped in a thick layer of ice. Dark energies flowed within them, ignoring the flames surrounding the Hellfire and piercing into its body. Ahhhll! With a sharp cry, the body of the Hellfire suddenly exploded. Only when it was reduced to a small ball of flame was it frozen by Alpha. Crack,crack. (Master, should we try this way?) Alpha quickly returned to its normal state, cautiously dragging the core of the Hellfire over. ¡°Can the Soul Race be looted too?¡± Looking at the small ball, that seemed to extinguish at any moment inside the chunk of ice, Bai Qi felt a wave of doubt. Still, he pressed his palm against it. Crack. Suddenly, several more cracks emerged on the Evolution Egg, the progress increased once again. The Soul Race can indeed be looted! [Name]: Evolution Egg (Black Iron Egg 68%) [Condition]: Activated The previous battles against the Ice Ghost Guard and the Ice Swords Guard each added five percent. Now, the Hellfire added another ten percent, and the Evolution Egg had been promoted by more than half. According to the current trend, the next upgrade was just around the corner. Bai Qi released his hand. Alpha then forcefully crushed the core of the Hellfire. A withered branch appeared on the empty space in front of them. [Name]: Soul-nurturing Wood [Description]: A branch from a special plant, it can enhance the spirit power of the Soul Race creatures and other creatures. However, it causes irreversible damage to creatures with life, use with caution. The first-through reward for the sixth floor was Cold Spirit Iron. He had thought the seventh floor might have some fire attribute materials, but he didn¡¯t expect it to be a material for the Soul Race. After seeing the description, Bai Qi immediately planned to monopolize it. But after seeing the additional information in the Pet Beast Illustrated Handbook, he had to give up. To enhance the soul by damaging the body, this thing was not meant for humans. Only lifeless undead could withstand it. However, this is good for Alpha. Whether it¡¯s the Skeletal Type or the Soul Race, the soul is vital. Bai Qi put away the Soul-nurturing Wood, let Alpha rest for a while, and then continued to the next floor. Having consecutively obtained the first-through rewards for the sixth and seventh floors, Bai Qi set his mind at ease since Xia Xuan should not be able to overtake him abruptly. Here I come, eighth floor! Below the Lamentation Tower. The gate opened with a huge noise, Xia Xuan and his Mechanical Tyrannosaurus appeared at the bottom of the tower, traces of scorching could still be seen on the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus. The ferocious beast on the seventh floor suddenly became a Fire Attribute Undead. Xia Xuan had a hard time dealing with it because he had specially modified the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus according to Ice Clan enemies. The firepower of the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus was indeed strong, but it had a disadvantage when dealing with the soulless Undead. ¡°Xia Xuan? Why are you coming down? Who¡¯s the one challenging the eighth floor?¡± On seeing Xia Xuan¡¯s appearance, Han Wei looked at the eighth floor rune, still flashing, with some doubt. ¡°Hmph! I don¡¯t know!¡± Hearing Han Wei¡¯s question, Xia Xuan coldly snorted and walked to one side without saying another word. ¡°Could it be him?¡± Gao Cheng and Han Wei exchanged a glance, the figure of Bai Qi emerging in their minds at the same time. ¡°Impossible! That guy only has a skeleton soldier, how could he reach the eighth floor!¡± Lu Yuan, who always maintained a cold attitude waiting for someone to strike up a conversation, finally couldn¡¯t resist commenting when he heard their conversation. This response left Gao Cheng rather baffled. ¡°Skeleton soldier? Didn¡¯t Bai Qi¡¯s pet beast become a Shadow Bone Spike?¡± Chapter 36 - Chapter 36: Chapter 35: The Ancients Really Knew How to Have Fun Chapter 36: Chapter 35: The Ancients Really Knew How to Have Fun Translator: 549690339 Eighth floor of the Lamentation Tower. Clang, clang, clang! Two long swords, one red and one blue, kept clashing, sparking off flashes of fire and frost. The stray waves of power from their duel resulted in Bai Qi running around for cover, an unwilling participant in the mayhem. The beast of the eighth floor was an evolved form of Hellfire, a Hellfire Sword Demon. [Name]: Hellfire Sword Demon [Race]: Soul Race [Evolution Level]: First Stage, four Level [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Racial skills]: Soul Burning Sword, Ignition, Intimidation [Introduction]: A ghost controlling fire, condensed its body around a long sword, its greatest strength came from its greatest weakness. Although it was still at the first stage, the Hellfire Sword Demon¡¯s race level had stepped up a tier, becoming a lord-level monster. Lord, as the name suggests, had the qualifications to command elites and the servant-level of the same race beasts. The most striking evidence was the compulsory skill Intimidation. It was precisely because of this skill, Alpha, for the first time, couldn¡¯t utilize its advantage in speed and could only opt for a head-on collision with the Hellfire Sword Demon. Fortunately, Alpha¡¯s strength wasn¡¯t lacking either, in fact, it exceeded Bai Qi¡¯s expectations. It wasn¡¯t at a disadvantage for the time being. It was just that the currents of their duel were strong and turbulent. If Bai Qi hadn¡¯t run fast, he might already have been involved in the crossfire. Bai Qi glanced at the surroundings which were as fiery as a volcano mouth, then at Alpha, whose ice armor showed signs of melting. He knew that this couldn¡¯t go on, so he gave Alpha a new instruction. ¡°Alpha, one all-out attack!¡± Crackle, crackle! (Understood!) Alpha received the instruction. It abandoned defense and gathered all its energy into the Ice Sword. Then, with a flash, it struck a heavy blow on the Hellfire Sword Demon. This blow carried all of Alpha¡¯s strength. Its speed and momentum were incredibly fast, but gave away room for attack. The Hellfire Sword Demon seized the opportunity. It side-stepped and stabbed out with its sword. Alpha¡¯s ice armor cracked, revealing a layer of blue bones beneath. With a jingle sound, Alpha¡¯s bones, now stronger than steel, resisted the Hellfire Sword Demon¡¯s attack without any damage. The Sword Demon, who had also lost its defense, was cut in half by Alpha. The transparent body rapidly retreated towards the fire sword as if it were liquid. The Sword Demon¡¯s main body was the large sword condensed with fire essence. As long as it returned to the large sword, it could regenerate itself quickly in this environment. Just in the instant when the soul of the Sword Demon returned to the fire sword, Alpha grabbed the sword hilt. A strong electric current released from its gloves and enveloped the fire sword. Ahhh!!! With a scream, the Hellfire Sword Demon lost its combat power temporarily. Alpha immediately carried the Hellfire Sword Demon to Bai Qi. Bai Qi grabbed the fire sword, and the bar of the Evolution Egg instantly surged by 20%, reaching 88%. The Lord indeed gave a lot more than the elite, even if it was a low-level Lord. Looking at the Beast Control Space, Bai Qi saw the black giant egg that had already cracked open, he nodded in satisfaction. He originally thought it would take a lot of effort to evolve again, but now it seemed that it should be no problem. I wonder how much progress the beast of the next level could provide. It would be comfortable if it is also 20%. Bai Qi handed the fire sword back to Alpha. Looking at Alpha holding an ice sword in one hand and a fire sword in the other hand, he suddenly had another idea. Pity that the fire sword was the Hellfire Sword Demon¡¯s main body, it couldn¡¯t be kept. Otherwise, it could have stayed for Alpha to use it as a standby weapon. Then, Alpha would have Frost Sorrow in one hand and Fire Joy in the other. A double swords berserker, YYDS! The effects of the strong electrical current didn¡¯t last long, and the Hellfire Sword Demon quickly showed signs of recovery, with the surrounding fire gradually converging towards the fire sword under its attraction. Crack crack. (Alpha, I don¡¯t like it this hot.) Alpha transmitted a strong feeling of dislike and swung the filial piety sword, slicing the fire sword into two. The teleportation circle slowly appeared, and a noticeably superior piece of Soul-nurturing Wood appeared in front of Bai Qi. ¡°Finally, the last challenge.¡± Bai Qi let out a deep breath, suppressing his excitement as he lumped the Soul-nurturing Wood and the Cold Spirit Iron he obtained from the sixth level into Alpha¡¯s hands. After that, Bai Qi used the Evolution Egg again. Alpha had climbed from the first level all the way up to the eighth, consuming a significant amount of energy. The Evolution Egg could help Alpha recover from injuries and restore energy. This was essentially using Bai Qi¡¯s physical and spiritual energy to replenish Alpha¡¯s magic. Once the Black Iron Egg was formed, Bai Qi moved to one side and began to meditate. This was something Bai Qi learned over the past few days: after using the Evolution Egg and then meditating, the efficiency of increasing his spiritual power would improve significantly. Anyway, he had nothing to do for this hour, so he might as well. If this were the outside world, he might not be in the mood to meditate. An hour passed quickly, and Bai Qi and Alpha awoke together and entered the teleportation circle. After everything spun around, Bai Qi arrived at the ninth level. There was no Ice Field, no graveyard, no volcano spewing magma. Only a black door, somewhat familiar in its design. In front of the door, a red key was suspended silently in mid-air. The ninth level was just like this? Where was the legendary boss? Where was the first-clear reward? What about the inheritance rights of the Secret Realm Tower? I am going to report this, the heartless game master is withholding benefits for the players! Bai Qi instantly turned into a complainer, cursing at the Secret Realm. After a round of complaining, Bai Qi eventually cooled down, walked over to the key, and tried to grasp it. Immediately, a flood of information rushed into Bai Qi¡¯s mind, and at the same time, a red fruit fell from the sky and landed in front of him. But the current Bai Qi had no mood to care about this fruit, all his attention was immersed in the information brought by the key. This owner of the Lamentation Tower, he really knows how to have fun! Below the Lamentation Tower. Gao Cheng was pacing anxiously at the entrance, while Lu Yuan was looking conflicted, staring unblinkingly at the entrance of the Secret Realm Tower. He didn¡¯t particularly care about Bai Qi, he just needed to confirm how strong Bai Qi had become. A Beast Master who had just contracted a skeleton soldier a month ago could now climb to the ninth level? Even if that skeleton soldier had mutated, this was way too exaggerated. Finally, after waiting for what seemed like forever, the runes of the ninth level solidified completely, and Bai Qi¡¯s figure appeared at the entrance of the Secret Realm Tower. Following behind him was Alpha, who was completely enveloped in Ice Armor. This guy¡¯s beast, is it really not a Shadow Bone Spike (Skeleton Soldier)?! Chapter 37 - Chapter 37: Chapter 36: No Loss in This Wave Chapter 37: Chapter 36: No Loss in This Wave Translator: 549690339 Huh? Why are you all looking at me?¡± Becoming the sudden focus of attention, Bai Qi felt a bit dumbstruck. Gao Cheng, who was relatively familiar with Bai Qi, rushed to Bai Qi¡¯s side, pointed at the fully lit Lamentation Tower and asked hesitantly: ¡°Uh, Bai Qi, did you defeat the ferocious beast of the ninth level?¡± ¡°Probably, I guess so.¡± Bai Qi wasn¡¯t sure how to answer Gao Cheng¡¯s question. If possessing the key counted, then he should have indeed defeated it. With Bai Qi¡¯s confirmation, everyone present gasped in surprise, their eyes filled with disbelief. However, they chose to believe. After all, the twenty people who were qualified to challenge the Lamentation Tower were all here, and everyone else had failed before Bai Qi showed up. Other than Bai Qi, there was no one else. Are you really Bai Qi? Is this your pet beast?¡± Gao Cheng was somewhat speechless, while Lu Yuan still had a skeptical attitude. He couldn¡¯t connect the ice-armored swordsman behind Bai Qi with the skeleton soldier from before, no matter how he tried. Could mechanical modifications also change the attribute? Bai Qi glanced at the bewildered Lu Yuan, nodded puzzledly and said, ¡°What else could it be? Didn¡¯t we meet during practice? Was it injured?¡± nj ii Lu Yuan was at a loss for words, not knowing where to start, while Gao Cheng found it hard to watch and said, ¡°Can¡¯t blame him, who would expect your, urn pet beast to have undergone such a drastic change in appearance.¡± ¡°But, I remember your pet beast to be the Shadow Bone Spike. How did it transform into this?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head and said, ¡°Oh you mean this, Alpha obtained a piece of Cold Spirit Iron after challenging the Lamentation Tower, and for some reason it evolved again.¡± With Alpha¡¯s rapid transformation, Bai Qi was too lazy to explain and attributed everything to the Lamentation Tower. ¡°I see, no wonder you stayed atop for so long.¡± Gao Cheng had an epiphany, but after seeing Alpha¡¯s drastically altered appearance and aura, he couldn¡¯t help but feel envious. If Lu Yuan wasn¡¯t mistaken, then Bai Qi¡¯s pet beast had undergone racial evolution twice within a month or so? And it looked like the strength was considerable? Was he really a student of the Mechanical Engineering Department and not a descendant of a great beast trainer? All right, all right, let¡¯s disperse. Those who want to continue the challenge can continue, those who are not interested can leave first.¡± President Qin had informed the instructor about Bai Qi¡¯s identity beforehand. Seeing Bai Qi being surrounded, the instructor timely stepped forward to help Bai Qi wrap up. ¡°Bai Qi, you are the first person to pass all nine levels. I need to take you to President Qin right away. Come with me.¡± Bai Qi nodded his head. Even if the instructor hadn¡¯t mentioned it, there were things Bai Qi wanted to confirm with President Qin. Besides, he was genuinely scared of the fervently hot gazes of these people. ¡°Hold on!¡± Xia Xuan, who had been alone, suddenly stood in front of Bai Qi, scrutinizing him with a probing look. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± Although Bai Qi and Xia Xuan were students of the Star Mechanics Academy, they were not familiar with each other. After all, to Xia Xuan, Bai Qi, who had not awakened his talent, was unworthy of his notice. And Bai Qi, likewise, had no interest in brown-nosing Xia Xuan. In response to Bai Qi¡¯s comment, Xia Xuan instinctively felt annoyed, his face turned cold, and he said, ¡°I heard you made a pact just a month ago, and now you can pass this Secret Realm Tower, I find it hard to believe.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ Whether you believe it or not doesn¡¯t seem to matter, does it?¡± Bai Qi pointed at the Lamentation Tower behind him, looking puzzled, and said, ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll leave first. You can continue the challenge.¡± ¡°No, I intend to verify your true strength personally.¡± ¡°I challenge you to a duel!¡± ¡°Do you dare to accept?¡± Looking at Xia Xuan¡¯s eager face, Bai Qi was even more baffled. Did he offend him? Are the hearts of the rich so fragile? Bai Qi turned his seeking help gaze towards the instructor, who, to his surprise, was quite interested. The instructor stepped forward saying, ¡°Since you both want to challenge, I can act as the referee.¡± Brother, didn¡¯t you just say you were going to see President Qin right away? How did that change? ¡°Everyone disperse, disperse.¡± Seeing the instructor agree to the duel, the ever-enthusiastic Han Wei immediately began to organize the people around him to make room for the two to fight. The instructor also stepped aside, signaling the two to get ready. How could a fight suddenly start¡­ Bai Qi let out a helpless sigh, having no choice but to accept Xia Xuan¡¯s challenge. ¡°I agree, but I want to increase the stakes. I bet the first-through reward of your fifth level.¡± Bai Qi had always been unhappy about not receiving the fifth level¡¯s reward. Now that Xia Xuan had brought it up, Bai Qi naturally couldn¡¯t let the opportunity slip by. I don¡¯t care. You can have it if you want as long as you agree to fight me.¡± Nonchalantly, Xia Xuan took out three pieces of Cold Spirit Iron and handed them to the instructor. Bai Qi also took out an equal amount of Cold Spirit Iron for the bet. ¡°Alright, let it be a swift and decisive battle!¡± ¡°Ahem, in principle, gambling is not allowed in a duel, but today is a special case, so we will make an exception.¡± The instructor took the Cold Spirit Iron, seeing that both of them had summoned their pet beasts, he waved his hand to signal the start of the match. ¡°Let the competition begin!¡± As soon as the instructor¡¯s words fell, Alpha turned into a blurring shadow and disappeared. When it reappeared, it already stood atop of the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast¡¯s head, its broad filial piety sword pressing against the beast¡¯s skull. It could penetrate the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast¡¯s skull at any time if Alpha desired. While the Mechanical Beast Control didn¡¯t have the same organ structure as traditional Beast Control, vulnerable parts still existed, namely, the intelligent computer that housed the soul of the Mechanical Beast Control. Although Bai Qi had never contracted a Mechanical Beast, as a student of the Mechanical Engineering Department, he instantly identified the location of the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast¡¯s brain. Such a close distance, even if the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast¡¯s firepower was strong, it would be too late to employ. ¡°This speed, how is this possible!¡± Seeing Alpha swiftly overpower his Mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast, Xia Xuan clearly found it hard to accept. On the other hand, Lu Yuan and Gao Cheng, who had trained with Bai Qi and completed tasks together, were somewhat indifferent. Seeing the astonished expressions around them, Lu Yuan and Gao Cheng both felt a bit of disdain rising in their hearts. It is all about running a bit faster, it¡¯s not a big deal. These people haven¡¯t seen much. ¡°This speed, can my Wind Demon Wolf catch up?¡± Han Wei¡¯s Wind Demon Wolf was also known for its speed. Compared to others, he felt the pressure more directly, but couldn¡¯t help feeling anxious. However, seeing the frustration and disbelief in Xia Xuan¡¯s eyes, Han Wei¡¯s mood suddenly improved. Being able to see the young master of the Xia family suffer a loss, this was indeed a huge gain! Chapter 38 - Chapter 38: Chapter 37= Officially Joining Chapter 38: Chapter 37= Officially Joining Translator: 549690339 | ¡°I was¡­ instantly killed?¡± Seeing Alpha hit the vital spot of the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus in an instant, a trace of disbelief flashed in Xia Xuan¡¯s eyes. But thinking of the special metal used on the head of the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus, his confidence promptly inflated again. ¡°So what if you found the brain? You think you can break through it?¡± ¡°Mechanical Tyrannosaurus, lock onto him!¡± Roar! Responding to the command, the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus went on a mechanical rampage. All kinds of guns suddenly appeared, pinpointing Alpha, who was on its head. Even with Alpha¡¯s speed, it couldn¡¯t escape from the firing range of the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus at such close quarters. ¡°Who said I wanted to attack its head? Am I that bored?¡¯ Bai Qi glanced at Xia Xuan oddly, waved his hand, and Alpha struck with his sword. However, the target was not the head of the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus, but the neck hidden beneath countless cannons. ¡®Lt.T.¡¯L¡­ The filial piety sword easily tore open the metal shell and conveniently severed the wires inside. Electricity stuttered out, and the tyrannosaur¡¯s body started to twitch erratically. ¡°Is that about everything?¡± Bai Qi looked to the instructor standing off to one side, but the instructor didn¡¯t seem ready to end things just yet, and remained silent. On the other side, Xia Xuan was still hastily issuing new commands to the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus. ¡°How troublesome.¡± Bai Qi was somewhat speechless at the sight, and Alpha, picking up on Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts, accurately sabotaged a few more key points on the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus. Boom! The Mechanical Tyrannosaurus, shaped after the bulky Tyrannosaurus, could no longer support its immense body and crashed to the ground. Its myriad cannons were frozen over by a layer of frost, and were temporarily silenced. ¡°I¡­ admit¡­ defeat!¡± At this point, Xia Xuan had no dignity left to persist and quickly admitted defeat, intending to leave without hesitation. ¡°Hold up!¡± At that moment, Bai Qi suddenly called out to Xia Xuan. In the curious eyes of the onlookers around, he slowly walked towards the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus. With complete solemnity, he touched his right hand to the tyrannosaur¡¯s head. Was he planning to give Xia Xuan some advice? Indeed, it made sense. As an engineering and martial arts student who managed to pinpoint the Tyrannosaurus¡¯s weak point, it was normal for Bai Qi to have some ideas. Xia Xuan seemed to have the same thoughts as well. He looked slightly reluctant and was about to throw out some platitudes but noticed a strange expression on Bai Qi¡¯s face. Was that¡­ contempt? ¡°It¡¯s fine now. You can go.¡± Bai Qi scrunched his face in distaste, ignoring Xia Xuan altogether. [Name]: Evolution Egg (Black Iron Egg 98%) [Condition]: Activated It only increased by ten percent. This Mechanical Tyrannosaurus is indeed only at the elite-level. The final two percent is going to be a tough one. Should I challenge the rest and take advantage by growing my beast? That seems feasible. Subjected to Bai Qi¡¯s dangerous gaze, everyone involuntarily shuddered, unconsciously stepping back. ¡ö¡öAlright, now that the fight is over, Bai Qi, come with me. President Qin should be getting anxious.¡± Now you mention President Qin¡¯s impatience, what were you doing before? Bai Qi pulled a disgusted face, but obediently recalled Alpha to the Beast Control Space, mounting the instructor¡¯s Arctic Ice Wolf. ¡°Hold tight!¡± Before Bai Qi could properly sit, the instructor tapped the Arctic Ice Wolf, and in an instant, the two men and a wolf turned into a streak of light that disappeared from the spot. And Xia xuan was left standing there, mouth agape. Bai Qi¡¯s final look of contempt echoed in his mind. My meticulously designed work was rejected by a commoner? ¡°Um, Senior Gao, are you familiar with Bai Qi? I want him to help modify my pet beast.¡± The speaker was Lu Yuan, who was increasingly undecided. ¡°We¡¯re not very close, and I also want to¡­ Beast Master Association. Bai Qi¡¯s face was pale. The moment the Arctic Ice Wolf stopped, he jumped down and began to vomit in a corner. Seeing this, the instructor couldn¡¯t help but tease, ¡°Young man, you need to exercise more. With such a constitution, it¡¯s very dangerous to go out in the wild in the future.¡± On hearing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes. He wiped his mouth and didn¡¯t bother to rebut. Riding a wolf and drifting, do you think you¡¯re delivering tofu? ¡°Alright, President Qin is waiting for you upstairs, I won¡¯t go up. I have to keep an eye on the Lamentation Tower.¡± The instructor patted Bai Qi on the shoulder and then quickly drove away on the Arctic Ice Wolf, causing a commotion on the road as he went. Bai Qi entered the association and went straight to President Qin¡¯s office. Inside, he found another person. ¡°YOU finished your challenge, Bai Qi? Perfect, let me introduce you. This is Luo Xiang, the examiner sent by the association headquarters. ¡°Hello.¡± Bai Qi greeted Luo Xiang first, but Luo Xiang didn¡¯t seem to like the courtesy, waved his hand and said, ¡°No need for that, let¡¯s start the test.¡± With that, Luo Xiang threw a Rubik¡¯s cube to Bai Qi. ¡°Solve this Rubik¡¯s cube, and you¡¯ll have passed the exam. ¡°Just like that?¡± ¡°Just like that!¡± Bai Qi skeptically looked at President Qin and only started to study the Rubik¡¯s cube when President Qin nodded. This was an ordinary three-level Rubik¡¯s cube, but instead of each side being a solid color, there were messy runes all over. Obviously, it was deliberately scrambled. But Bai Qi didn¡¯t care. Compared to the bizarre codes he faced daily at his mechanical martial school, these runes were decidedly simple. After a dizzying round of operations, Bai Qi quickly solved the Rubik¡¯s cube and returned it to Luo Xiang. ¡°Ignoring the limitations of the runes on the cube, you indeed possess that special talent.¡± Luo Xiang glanced at the Rubik¡¯s cube, satisfiedly nodded his head, and extended his hand, saying, ¡°Congratulations on joining the Beast Master Association¡¯s Special Talent Training Program. ¡°Thank you.¡± Although he found it rushed, Bai Qi was quite delighted. He shook Luo Xiang¡¯s hand firmly. ¡°Haha¡­ not bad, not bad, our Gusu City is about to have another talent.¡± President Qin laughed loudly, ¡°Spend some time training at the Beast Master Association, strive to pass the ninth level as soon as possible. We can¡¯t let other city¡¯s Beast Masters have advantage over us.¡± ¡°Lao Qin you are stingy, Bai Qi¡¯s level is too low. His top priority is to learn about rune knowledge with me. As soon as he graduates and can decipher a few secret realm towers.¡± ¡°NO, no, Bai Qi is still an apprentice Beast Master. His foundation is not steady, mastering the basics first.¡± ¡°No need to hurry on that, which talent plan member actually mastered basics responsibly.¡± ¡°No, no¡­¡± Both were busy arguing, completely ignoring Bai Qi. ¡°Well, I¡¯ve already passed the ninth level.¡± ¡°Wait a minute. Let the two of us¡­ Wait, what did you just say? ¡°I passed.¡± Chapter 39 - Chapter 39: Chapter 38: Not Only the Golden Finger Can Make Nested Dolls Chapter 39: Chapter 38: Not Only the Golden Finger Can Make Nested Dolls Translator: 549690339 President Qin walked up to Bai Qi, and earnestly asked, ¡°Bai Qi, could you repeat that?¡± Reluctantly, Bai Qi sighed, took out the key and the fruit he had obtained after clearing the tower, and said, ¡°I said, I cleared the tower, and this key was acquired on the ninth floor.¡± Bai Qi briefly informed Qin Jiang and Luo Xiang of his encounter on the ninth floor, which caused their expressions to change instantly. ¡°Combination-type Secret Realm Tower!¡± The two exchanged glances, both seeing the surprise and delight on the other¡¯s face. ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯ve made a significant contribution this time. As soon as I go back, I¡¯ll apply for your reward!¡± Luo Xiang suddenly found this newcomer who had just joined the plan to be remarkably pleasing to the eye. He patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder vigorously and said, ¡°How about it, are you interested in going with me to the headquarters for further development?¡± ¡°Get lost! Bai Qi is a member of our Gusu City branch. You better stop scheming.¡± President Qin shielded Bai Qi behind him warily, saying, ¡°Let me warn you, don¡¯t teach Bai Qi your bad habits.¡± Luo Xiang shrugged indifferently and stopped talking, but his gaze on Bai Qi remained somewhat strange. ¡°So, what is a Combination-type Secret Realm Tower?¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but ask his own question. He had heard of trial and combat-type secret realm towers, but this was his first time hearing of a combination type. ¡°Bai Qi, you should know that the Secret Realm Towers are transformed from Legendary Beastmasters¡¯ Beast Control Spaces, right?¡± Bai Qi nodded, this was common knowledge, and so he naturally understood. ¡°Do you know that some Beast Masters can incorporate other people¡¯s Secret Realm Towers into their own?¡± Luo Xiang grinned mysteriously, leaving Bai Qi somewhat bewildered. One can do that? Aren¡¯t the Secret Realm Towers unique? ¡°Ahem¡­. This is an exceptional case, and saying that it¡¯s one in ten thousand is still being conservative, so Bai Qi, don¡¯t be surprised.¡± Qin Jiang timely explained, ¡°But a combination-type Secret Realm Tower is indeed very rare, the more it is combined, the higher the value.¡± ¡°Moreover, only after clearing the levels can you know if there are other towers thereafter. So for now, I also cannot assess the value of this tower.¡± ¡°Maybe, whoever clears the next tower will directly acquire the inheritance rights of all the Secret Realm Towers.¡± Upon hearing Qin Jiang¡¯s description, Bai Qi understood immediately. After clearing one level, you enter the next, it¡¯s like a set of nesting dolls, just like his Evolution Egg. ¡°Bai Qi, have you told anyone else about this?¡± Bai Qi shook his head and said, ¡°After coming out, I was immediately brought here by the instructor. Well, no, I also had a battle with someone in between, other than that, nothing.¡± ¡°Alright, that¡¯s good.¡± Qin Jiang nodded in satisfaction, then suddenly thought of something and asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t you just reach Level Nine of the Zero Stage? How did you clear it?¡± ¡°I¡¯m curious as well, as far as I know, the fourth floor is ten Ice Ghosts. The challenge of the Secret Realm Tower is quite high.¡± Luo Xiang was also quite curious, saying, ¡°I heard that your pet was a mutant species of Shadow Bone Spike. Although it is decent, it should still be quite challenging to clear the levels.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ Because my pet evolved again.¡± Bai Qi summoned Alpha again. The sight of the Ice Shadow Swordsman even surprised Qin Jiang and Luo Xiang. The two looked at each other, mutual astonishment on their faces. In this day and age, is racial evolution so easy? ¡°Let¡¯s continue our discussion about the Combination-type Secret Realm Tower.¡± President Qin forcibly changed the subject and returned the red key to Bai Qi, asking, ¡°Have you tried to open that door?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°I tried, but it was no use. That door can only be opened by a Second Stage Beast Master. My level isn¡¯t high enough.¡± So it was true. After reflecting for a moment, President Qin looked towards Luo Xiang and said, ¡°Luo Xiang, go back to the headquarters and check the information on the Lamentation Tower. It¡¯s not often in history to see someone transforming a Combination-type Secret Realm into a trial tower.¡± Luo Xiang nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s no problem, but aren¡¯t you afraid of those guys in the headquarters hatching some schemes?¡± A smile surfaced on President Qin¡¯s face as he said, ¡°Let them scheme. As long as the headquarters demand it, I can even give them the control of the Lamentation Tower, but the key to enter the next tower is Bai Qi¡¯s private property, and I can¡¯t make decisions regarding that.¡± It seems this key is rather valuable, huh? A scarce commodity? Upon understanding the meaning behind President Qin¡¯s words, Bai Qi carefully put away the key. Then, shaking the red fruit in his hand, he asked, ¡°What about this fruit? Is it also expensive?¡± His Pokedex was only at an internship level and didn¡¯t have much information, so he didn¡¯t find any relevant information. But considering it was a first clearance reward from the ninth level, he figured it would be of high value. ¡°Sun Flame Fruit, a Beast Master who eats it can improve their physique, but it¡¯s only useful for apprentice Beast Masters, not too valuable. However, it¡¯s nearly extinct outside, so if you sell it, you should be able to get a good price.¡± Luo Xiang, with his extensive knowledge and experience, recognized the origin of the fruit just by looking at it a few times. Can improve physique? Then it absolutely can¡¯t be sold! The Evolution Egg has a great demand on physical strength. Although Bai Qi¡¯s physical condition had improved under its torment recently, it was still somewhat inadequate. Now that he has something that can improve his physique, Bai Qi was reluctant to sell it. President Qin asked Bai Qi for some information on the monsters in the different levels of the Lamentation Tower, saying, ¡°Since you¡¯ve already cleared the Lamentation Tower, you should focus on improving your strength. By my calculations, you should be able to make it for the professional assessment at the end of the month.¡± Due to the Lamentation Tower, the Gusu City Beastmaster Association had deliberately postponed the professional assessment initially scheduled in mid-June. The intention was naturally to allow the Gusu City Beast Masters to concentrate on climbing the tower. However, it seems to be irrelevant now. ¡°Alright, I am also planning to focus on training Alpha.¡± Alpha¡¯s evolution was rapid, and the proficiency for several skills he had learned was quite low. While his current strength was commendable, the world was vast and there would certainly be people who could contract stronger Beasts. At that time, skill proficiency would be key. He wondered whether the Evolution Egg at the next level had the ability to enhance proficiency. After bidding farewell to President Qin and Luo Xiang, Bai Qi hurriedly returned home. The 20 million dollars had already been credited to his account, but the discount that President Qin mentioned hadn¡¯t arrived yet, so Bai Qi resisted the urge to shop and concentrated solely on training Alpha. But now, having already cleared the Lamentation Tower and unable to explore the next tower for the time being, the pressing matter was to rapidly improve his and Alpha¡¯s level. As for how to do it? Now that he had money, it was obviously straightforward. Buy! Buy! Buy! Chapter 40 - Chapter 40: Chapter 39: There Are Always Crafty People Chapter 40: Chapter 39: There Are Always Crafty People Who Want to Harm the Dog Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi rushed home, glanced at the husky comfortably cooling itself on top of an ice block, and then went to his bedroom to start a shopping spree. It had to be said that the benefits of this special talent nurturing program were really good. The items sold on the Association¡¯s website were already affordable, and now they were offering a 30% discount. ¡°Huh¡­ let¡¯s see, God¡¯s Water is 14,000 Federal Coins after the discount. Is selling it by the box cheaper? Let¡¯s go with ten boxes for now!¡± ¡°Hmm, Angel Fruit, I haven¡¯t seen this before. Its effects are even stronger than God¡¯s Water! Each one sells for 500,000, a bit expensive but I¡¯ll buy a few to prepare for Alpha¡¯s racial evolution.¡± Bai Qi didn¡¯t hesitate to buy a large number of supplements and some mechanical materials before exiting the website. ¡°Phew- I spent 10 million dollars just like that?¡± Half of his 20 million Federal Coins was spent in no time, Bai Qi was quite impressed by his own shopping capabilities. But, man, it felt good to splurge- Bai Qi glanced at his remaining robust balance, resisting the urge to continue shopping, and closed the webpage. Although the money came easy, there were many more expenses in the future. Better to spend sparingly. After all, the cost of learning Mechanical Martial Arts was not small. Next, Bai Qi took out the Sun Flame Fruit and examined it carefully. The whole Sun Flame Fruit was red, clear and lustrous, as if a flame was burning within it. Wonder what it tastes like. The fruit was not big, Bai Qi swallowed the whole Sun Flame Fruit in one gulp. Oh, a mixture of sour and sweet, much tastier than a tomato. Bai Qi savoured the flavor, feeling a bit unsatisfied. Afterwards, he felt a warm current flowed through his body, completely dispelling his fatigue. Other than that, there were no other changes. Could it have expired from waiting too long? With doubt in his mind, Bai Qi summoned Alpha to use the Evolution Egg once more. His physical stamina and spirit power were quickly depleted, but without the previous weakness, he only felt slightly dizzy. ¡°Not bad, barely passable.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, drank a bottle of the Nutrient Solution to replenish his energy, then headed towards his workshop. Previously, due to budget constraints, the equipment Alpha used for training was only a piece of junk that had been discarded. Now that Bai Qi had money, it was natural to redesign a piece for Alpha. Alpha¡¯s rate of evolution was too fast, and its skill proficiency always couldn¡¯t keep up. The Association¡¯s training grounds were not open 24/7, so Bai Qi could only design a set by himself. Ding Dong! The doorbell rang just as Bai Qi was halfway through his blueprint. ¡°Is it delivered already?¡± He ordered only a little more than half an hour ago, and they already delivered it? This speed of delivery deserved a five-star review! Bai Qi opened the door and was greeted with the sight of a massive griffin. ¡°Hello, ShunTong Express at your service, here is your delivery.¡± [Name]: Gale Wing [Nature]: Flying system [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Racial skills]: Storm assault, Intimidation, Crazy Claw Strike [Introduction]: Griffin that rides the wild winds and soars in the sky, extremely fast in flight Using a low-level Lord to deliver packages, are all courier companies operating at this level now? Bai Qi looked at the griffin behind the delivery guy and couldn¡¯t help but make a sarcastic comment in his mind. The delivery guy seemed to understand Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts and explained, ¡°I¡¯m just joking, the Association wouldn¡¯t trust the internal products to be transported by other courier companies, we have our own channels.¡± I see, that makes sense. However, it seems a waste to just let this Lord creature that was delivered to the door fly away. Lv You unloaded the God¡¯s Water and Angel Fruit from the Gale Wing¡¯s back, all preserved in a refrigerated box. Bai Qi saw the opportunity, went to help, and touched the Gale Wing. Roar! The Gale Wing clearly didn¡¯t like being touched by a stranger and couldn¡¯t help but let out a low roar. ¡°Sorry, my Gale Wing is a bit shy. I can handle this.¡± Lv You quickly apologized to Bai Qi, unloaded all the goods, and said, ¡°Here are your God¡¯s Water and Angel Fruit. The rest of the mechanical materials will be sent over by a dedicated vehicle in a while, make sure to accept the delivery.¡± ¡°Alright, thank you for your hard work.¡± Bai Qi nodded, watched as Lv You disappeared into the horizon, and carried all the items back into the house. Afterward, he began to check the condition of the Evolution Egg. [Name]: Evolution Egg (Black Iron Egg, 99% complete) [Condition]: Activated In the Beast Control Space, the last intact shell of the Evolution Egg also broke open. From the cracks, one could faintly see the bronze light seeping out. However, the progress of the Evolution Egg was stuck at 99%. Based on past experiences, a low-level Lord should be able to provide a progress of 20%, why was it only 1%? Would it be stuck for several years like before? ¡°Do I need to go find a mutant species to evolve the egg again?¡± Thinking of the previous method to activate the Golden Finger, Bai Qi suddenly felt a headache coming on. Although he encountered two mutant species within a short month, normally, mutant species were not something you could just come across. At least, among the people Bai Qi knew, it seemed that only he possessed a mutant species. If only he knew, he wouldn¡¯t have evolved the husky so early. Bai Qi withdrew his consciousness from the Beast Control Space, looked at the contented husky and decided not to worry about these problems for now. As for the issue with the mutant species, he could ask President Qin if there was a solution when the time came. If all else fails, he could find an excuse to activate the contract on President Qin¡¯s beast, that might work too. The most pressing matter was to quickly complete the training facilities for Alpha, then become a Second Stage Beast Master as soon as possible, and contract the husky. Bai Qi was pretty sure his second beast would be the husky, so he occasionally increased the husky¡¯s attributes when Alpha was absorbing the residual energy from the Black Iron Egg. Mutant species were rare, and Bai Qi wasn¡¯t going to let the husky go that easily. Moreover, this dummy¡¯s mutation was probably related to its sensory abilities. Having a radar pet that could even sense the appearance of the Secret Realm Tower, Bai Qi felt confident wherever he went. As for weak combat capabilities¡­ Hehe- Could it be weaker than Alpha when it first contracted? That said, it¡¯s about time to put the husky¡¯s enhancement plan on the agenda A fusion product of energy mechanics and flesh and blood creatures, this dummy had much more operability than Alpha. Oooh? (Recently, I¡¯ve been feeling like there are villains who want to harm dogs?) The husky, which had been sleeping in the pile of ice, suddenly woke up and looked around suspiciously. After making sure there were no dangers, it laid back down, completely unaware that someone had set their sights on it.. Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: Chapter 40: Transformation = Evolution? Chapter 41: Chapter 40: Transformation = Evolution? Translator: 549690339 Zizz-zizz. Inside Bai Qi¡¯s home workshop, he held an electric soldering iron, tinkering with something. The husky was quietly squatting beside him, watching his operations. ¡°Number two screwdriver.¡± After putting down the electric soldering iron, Bai Qi ordered the husky who obediently lifted its right leg. A screwdriver extended from inside its mechanical prosthetic limb and quickly spun, aimed at a screw. ¡°Phew- It¡¯s finally done.¡± After removing his goggles, Bai Qi looked at the formidable new Steel Training Dummy in front of him and nodded satisfactorily. The previous Steel Training Dummy had been dismantled by the husky beyond repair. Bai Qi didn¡¯t bother to fix it. Furthermore, ever since Alpha evolved into the Ice Shadow Swordsman, the previous Steel Training Dummy could hardly inflict any harm anymore, and the efficiency of training had naturally declined. But the one now was different. It used higher-level materials and the power system, and even Alpha¡¯s attack mode was upgraded. Bai Qi took out a remote control and made the Steel Training Dummy 1.0 Version move to the yard, facing Alpha who was training on the speed of his Ice Armor condensation, he said, ¡°Alpha, come and try.¡± Alpha halted his training and looked at the shiny metal cylinder in front of him, puzzled. Clatter-clatter. (Master, is this a new training equipment?) Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s right, just like before.¡± Alpha nodded, walked in front of the Steel Training Dummy, and readied himself, and Bai Qi pressed the first button. Rumble¡­ Tens of steel rods extended out from the Steel Training Dummy and started spinning rapidly like propellers. Alpha tried to resist forcefully as before, but he didn¡¯t last long before cracks appeared on his ice-blue skeleton, but they quickly healed. ¡°Alpha, try it with the Ice Sword.¡± Seeing that Alpha was slowly adapting to the rhythm of the Steel Training Dummy, Bai Qi immediately pressed the second button. Tens of differently shaped blades drilled out from the steel rods, which either protruded or rotated, initiating an attack on Alpha. Before Alpha could condense his Ice Sword, his arm was broken by a rapidly rotating Wolf¡¯s Tooth Stick. Steel Training Dummy ¨C Unmatched Mode! Clatter-clatter. (Master, I wasn¡¯t ready yet.) Alpha reattached his severed arm and said to Bai Qi. Ever since he evolved into the Ice Shadow Swordsman, Alpha¡¯s emotions had grown richer, and now, he even started to experience feelings of grievance. ¡°You¡¯ll have to get used to it. Battles in the wild won¡¯t give you time to prepare like other bouts.¡± Bai Qi earnestly lectured Alpha who obediently nodded, then he composed himself and continued to struggle with Steel Training Dummy 1.0. ¡°No wonder martial arts novels always say that people with simple thoughts learn faster than others. There¡¯s some truth to that.¡± Bai Qi watched Alpha, who was gradually getting into the swing of things, very pleased. Finally, he turned his gaze onto the husky. Awoo? (Human, what are you plotting this time?) Feeling Bai Qi¡¯s gaze, the husky immediately became alert. The last time Bai Qi looked at him this way, his mechanical prosthetic limb ended up with a bunch of jumbled tools, and it had been thoroughly turned into Bai Qi¡¯s tool dog. Why didn¡¯t it resist? Please remove the electrical device from its prosthetic limb before you talk to me. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s time to upgrade you.¡± Bai Qi squatted down and checked the integration of the husky¡¯s mechanical prosthetic limb and flesh. Out of fear of causing adverse reactions, Bai Qi didn¡¯t install any weapons, but settled for some tools instead. The outcome seemed good so far. The husky could control tools inside for some simple operations. It proved that his idea of using biological nerves to control energy machinery was feasible. As for complicated actions, the connection between the husky and the mechanical prosthetic limb was inadequate for the husky to carry them out yet. But Bai Qi was in no hurry. After a few more evolutions, the bond between the machinery and flesh would intensify, and things should improve significantly. Ding-dong! Ding-dong! A series of hurried doorbell rings reverberated. Bai Qi, who was preparing to use the Evolution Egg on the husky, had to stop abruptly. ¡°I haven¡¯t ordered anything these days. Who could be looking for me?¡± While muttering, Bai Qi opened the front door. He was a bit puzzled to see that Gao Cheng and Lu Yuan were standing at the doorway. ¡°Brother Gao, Lu Yuan, how did you find my house?¡± Gao Cheng scratched his head shyly and said, ¡°Sorry to bother you, we actually need your help with something.¡± Lu Yuan remained silent, but clearly shared the same goal with Gao Cheng. ¡°Let¡¯s talk inside.¡± Both followed Bai Qi into the yard and saw Alpha battling against Steel Training Dummy ¨C Unmatched Mode. They were stunned. Does he train his pet beast this way all the time? And this kind of equipment, wouldn¡¯t it be confiscated as an offensive weapon? Even students specialized in mechanical martial arts wouldn¡¯t do this, right? ¡°Sorry, it¡¯s a bit noisy here. Let¡¯s talk inside.¡± Gao Cheng and Lu Yuan stared at each other, feeling for the first time that their training had been too lax. No wonder he could increase his pet beast¡¯s strength to this extent within just a month. Besides the good luck, his terrifying training method must be one of the reasons. ¡°What do you two want to drink?¡± Bai Qi invited them to sit down, and then started rummaging through the fridge. Gao Cheng waved his hands repeatedly, saying, ¡°No need, we¡¯ll leave in a bit.¡± ¡°Then I won¡¯t be polite.¡± Bai Qi casually opened a bottle of God¡¯s Water and took a sip, saying, ¡°You two have come all the way here for something? If it¡¯s about the data for Lamentation Tower, I¡¯ve already reported it to the Beast Master Association. You can go to the association and ask.¡± To assist trainee Beast Masters of Gusu City to pass levels better, President Qin had Bai Qi sort out the data about monsters on each level and wrote an attack guide to give to the challengers. It could be considered an exclusive benefit for Gusu City. He¡¯s using God¡¯s Water as a beverage? Lu Yuan¡¯s eyes twitched. Suddenly, he felt that coming here was a mistake. He couldn¡¯t adapt to such extravagant and crazy training methods. Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Gao Cheng pointed at Alpha outside and said, ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not about the Lamentation Tower. We came mainly to ask whether you could help us modify our pet beasts too?¡± ¡°Our pet beasts¡¯ strength can¡¯t be improved in a short time, so we want to ask if there are any other methods.¡± ¡°If they could also have a Racial Evolution like your pet beast, I would basically be guaranteed to pass the professional examination at the end of the month.¡± ¡°Otherwise, according to this year¡¯s situation, I might be eliminated again.¡± Modification = Evolution? Umm, seems like these two made a mistake? Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: Chapter 41: Tool Dog Transformation Plan Chapter 42: Chapter 41: Tool Dog Transformation Plan Translator: 549690339 | Looking at the two eagerly expectant faces, Bai Qi said, ¡°Alpha¡¯s evolution and transformation are not related, and when I initially only added some simple mechanical protective gear to Alpha.¡± ¡°If you both are so fascinated with modifications, I suggest you consider adopting a mechanical pet for your next beast.¡± Bai Qi did not deceive them. After the Husky¡¯s fusion with the mechanical components, he attempted similar fusion for Alpha, but they all ended with no result. After hearing Bai Qi¡¯s rejection, Gao Cheng and Lu Yuan were somewhat disappointed. But after hearing Bai Qi¡¯s second sentence, they completely gave up. Due to the existence of the Star Mechanics Academy, there were several Mechanical Beast Masters in Gusu City, but the number was still small compared to other systems. After all, Mechanical Beast Masters require a lot more knowledge than other systems. Both of them had chosen fighting professions. Now it was too late for them to switch to studying mechanics, even if they wanted to. ¡°Sorry, I couldn¡¯t help you.¡± Seeing the disappointment on their faces, Bai Qi said somewhat awkwardly. ¡°No problem, it¡¯s our fault.¡± Gao Cheng sighed and his eyes suddenly sparkled, ¡°Beast Control is a process of human and beast growing together. I can¡¯t believe I was trying to take shortcuts with external forces, no wonder I can¡¯t pass the profession test.¡± While talking, Gao Cheng firmly grasped Bai Qi¡¯s hand, ¡°Thank you, Bai Qi. If it wasn¡¯t for you, I¡¯d still be trying to figure out how to cheat.¡± Uh, why do I suddenly feel a little guilty? Looking at Gao Cheng, who suddenly personified righteousness in front of him, Bai Qi felt somewhat guilty. He quickly withdrew his hand, saying, ¡°Hehe¡­ I believe in you, Brother Gao.¡± Gao Cheng nodded, ¡°By the way, do you remember Xia Xuan?¡± Bai Qi nodded. Alpha¡¯s first serious adversary since his debut, he certainly wouldn¡¯t forget. ¡°Since he was defeated by you last time, I heard from Han Wei that Xia Xuan has been frantically modifying his Mechanical Tyrannosaurus. He even hired several high-level Mechanical Beast Masters to work on modular system modification.¡± ¡°Your training methods, although very, um, unique, you still need to be careful if you want to defeat Xia Xuan again.¡± A hint of worry crossed Gao Cheng¡¯s face. While the sight of Bai Qi instantly defeating Xia Xuan that day was very dazzling, Gao Cheng had afterwards reflected on it and realized some clues. Alpha¡¯s speed was unmatched. Xia Xuan¡¯s Mechanical Tyrannosaurus had powerful firepower, but it was visibly slow in its movements compared to Alpha. The defeat was predictable at such a close distance. However, one of the biggest advantages of the Mechanical system is that it allows freedom to modify within the Beast Master¡¯s capacity. After Xia Xuan¡¯s adjustments, he would definitely challenge Bai Qi again. ¡°A modular level management system?¡± ¡°Yes, yes, that¡¯s it.¡± After hearing Gao Cheng¡¯s words, Bai Qi was dumbfounded for a moment, then suddenly stood up, ¡°I just remembered that I have left something undone, I won¡¯t detain you two further.¡± ¡°Oh- Okay, then we¡¯ll go first.¡± Gao Cheng and Lu Yuan left Bai Qi¡¯s house somewhat confused. Listening to the Husky¡¯s mournful howls from the courtyard, they exchanged worried glances. ¡°Is he, abusing the dog?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think so¡­¡± ¡°So what do we do now?¡± ¡°Go for training together?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Ah, woo? (Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?) The Husky woke up confused and instinctively asked himself these questions. ¡°Species: Arctic Ice Wolf; Location: Zhongwu District, Gusu City; Activity: Sleeping.¡± Meow! A cold system sound suddenly rang in the Husky¡¯s ears. The Husky immediately woke up and, after seeing the mechanical covering half of its body, let out a terrified meowing sound. ¡°Hm? Could it be nerve damage from the brain connection? That shouldn¡¯t be, as I didn¡¯t install anything inside the brain, did I?¡± Seeing the Husky¡¯s reaction, Bai Qi cautiously held the Husky and carefully examined it. There was originally a simple system inside the mechanical limb that could remember the host¡¯s usual behaviors and then make corresponding cooperative movements. This technology is not high-end, and can barely be used in things like mechanical limbs. Although the Husky could directly control the mechanical limbs due to the evolution egg, it was only limited to turning screws and such. If it wanted to perform more complex operations, it could only rely on time accumulation. However, Bai Qi became enlightened after hearing Gao Cheng mention the modular level management system. Since the evolution egg can connect the Husky¡¯s biological nerves and mechanical circuits, why not directly connect a computer brain? Let the biological brain issue commands, and have the mechanical brain perform specific operations. In a certain sense, isn¡¯t this also a modular level management system? For this, he directly changed the simple system inside the Husky¡¯s mechanical limb into a specific computer brain for a mechanical pet beast. To avoid wasting the computational power of this 800W Federation Coins worth computer brain, Bai Qi expanded the Husky¡¯s mechanical limb into a half-body mechanical armor. From a certain perspective, the only thing missing between the Husky and the mechanical pet beast is a spiritual awakening. But looking at the computer brain¡¯s performance just now, it has successfully connected with the Husky¡¯s biological brain after the fusion of the evolution egg. It¡¯s just that the Husky¡¯s brain seems to be damaged. Bai Qi carefully examined the Husky¡¯s entire body. Only after confirming that there was no problem, he exhaled in relief. Woof, woof, woof! (It seems I¡¯ve become stronger again!) As an odd creature that had been moving with prosthetics since childhood, the Husky quickly adapted to its new form and was showing a great deal of curiosity. Electric welding, wrench, electric saw¡­ All kinds of tools popped out from various parts of its body under the Husky¡¯s control, and the Husky even began shifting its attention to other places. Like the Steel Training Dummy 1.0 A strange light flashed in the Husky¡¯s eyes, and then it ran towards the Steel Training Dummy 1.0 with its legs moving. The tools continuously shaking on its body clearly reflected its thoughts. ¡°I thought he would be more normal after installing a computer brain, it seems I was expecting too much.¡± Seeing the Husky¡¯s response, Bai Qi pressed the remote control in his hand with a helpless expression. A strong electric current instantly flowed throughout the Husky¡¯s body. Ah, woo- (Again with this damn electric current, I¡¯ll tear him apart one of these days!) The Husky spat out a puff of black smoke, unwillingly collapsed on the ground, but resentment still flashed in its eyes. Bai Qi walked up to the Husky, then used the Black Iron Egg to envelop it. The computer brain and the Husky have initially fused successfully, what comes next is to increase the fusion degree by grinding. If the computer brain and the Husky can completely merge, it should become more normal. When he contracts with the Husky after reaching the second stage, pulls up this guy¡¯s level, and after its energy value increases, he can consider further installing offensive weapons. As for now, it can temporarily be used as a tool dog- Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: Chapter 42: Plants vs. Skeletons Chapter 43: Chapter 42: Plants vs. Skeletons Translator: 549690339 ¡°Number one wrench.¡± Woof! ¡°Number three welding gun.¡± Woof Woof! ¡°Cut at a 45-degree angle, 5mm.¡± Woof Woof Woof! In the workshop, a man and a dog worked seamlessly together, efficiently assembling a mechanical creation that was more like a cannon than a steel training dummy. In the corner, three similar training dummies stood. Since he got the husky as his assistant, Bai Qi experienced for the first time the feeling of being Iron Man. His work efficiency increased more than twofold. If not for the occasional spurt of misbehavior from this knucklehead, the efficiency might have been even higher. Beep beep beep! The sound of an alarm emitted from the husky halted their actions. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s time for evolution.¡± Bai Qi laid down his tools and looked at the disappeared luminescence from the connection point between the husky¡¯s flesh and its mechanical body, nodding with satisfaction. [Name]: Arctic Ice Wolf [Race]: Wolf Species (Mutant) [Growth Level]: Zero Stage Sixth Level [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Grade Elite [Racial Skills]: Mechanical Paws, Bite, Perception, Current Resistance [Condition]: Evolvable After using the Evolution Egg, the shattered eggshell transforms into energy that attaches to the beast and slowly absorbs. Certain specific behaviors can accelerate this process. Alpha¡¯s was Bone-breaking Reformation, while the husky¡¯s was a bit more civilized, simply requiring to operate a half-body armor. So, to optimize the process, Bai Qi calculated both Alpha and the husky¡¯s energy absorption rates and set a schedule to ensure seamless transitions. Bai Qi placed his right hand on the husky, and the black iron egg quickly took shape, enveloping the husky, while Bai Qi continued his unfinished work as if nothing had happened. After over a month of ¡°abuse¡± from the Evolution Egg, Bai Qi¡¯s physique and spirit power had significantly improved. Except for the time when the husky evolved from a low-level elite to a mid-level elite, exhausting his stamina, he generally felt no significant fatigue. While he had no formal comparison, Bai Qi believed that his physique should rank among the top among his peers. Even if it wasn¡¯t, Bai Qi was not worried, as he felt that he hadn¡¯t reached his limit, and was still steadily improving. If he continued to strengthen at this rate, becoming a Seven Stage Legend, Bai Qi wondered if he could tear apart ferocious beasts with his bare hands like those Beast Masters with a fusion gift?! Bai Qi chuckled, then attached the last part to the training dummy. The Steel Training Dummy ¨C Pea Shooter was finally complete. Bai Qi activated all four Pea Shooters and moved them to the four corners of the training room next door. Even though the villa area was fairly open, the racket that Alpha produced training with the steel training dummy was too loud, and Bai Qi had received complaints. To reduce problems, Bai Qi had set aside a room, turning it into a soundproof chamber for Alpha¡¯s training sessions. It wasn¡¯t large, but it was enough. Crack crack. (Master, are we going to climb the tower?) Bai Qi shook his head and said, ¡°There¡¯s no need for the Lamentation Tower for now, we¡¯re not getting any rewards anyway, let¡¯s play a game first.¡± Crack¡­ (Okay.) Alpha was visibly disappointed, but it still obeyed Bai Qi¡¯s command and stood in the center of the room. ¡°Try not to get hit. If you are hit more than three times, it will be considered a challenge failure,¡± *Crunch* *Crunch* Alpha obediently nodded, while Bai Qi quickly left the room and looked into the room through the transparent glass. ¡°The match between plants and skeletons, begins now!¡± Puff! Puff! Puff!¡­ The four Pea Shooters activated all at once, firing colorful cannonballs from their trumpet-shaped muzzles directly at Alpha in the center of the arena. Unperturbed, Alpha swerved slightly, easily avoiding the bombardment of colorful cannonballs. The four Pea Shooters did not pose a significant threat to Alpha. Bai Qi slowly turned the knob on the remote, increasing the Pea Shooters¡¯ rate of fire. This forced Alpha to dodge with greater effort. Nevertheless, he managed it with ease. Alpha, now a High-grade Elite, was not easily hit by ordinary attacks. ¡°We still have a long way to go,¡± Bai Qi cranked the knob to its maximum setting. In an instant, the yard was engulfed in a cloud of colorful cannonballs. As they collided with each other and the walls, their trajectories became increasingly unpredictable. Yet Bai Qi was not done, he pressed a few buttons and new muzzles extended from the Pea Shooters, again spewing colorful cannonballs. Pea Shooter ¨C Dual Pea Shooter. This time, the room was completely encased in colorful cannonballs, and Alpha was finally unable to dodge in time. He was hit by one of the cannonballs, disrupting his rhythm and leading to a series of consecutive hits. *Crunch* *Crunch* Alpha looked a little ashamed, but he quickly rallied. (I am still too weak. If I weren¡¯t, the master wouldn¡¯t leave me behind when he goes to fight.) The Fire of Soul in Alpha¡¯s eyes blazed fiercely. Even behind the glass, Bai Qi could sense the intense battle intent emanating from Alpha. Such determination¡­ it really had the flavor of a Plants vs. Zombies battle. Bai Qi grinned, pressed a button, and tubes extended from the base of the Pea Shooters. They worked like vacuum cleaners, sucking up all the colorful cannonballs that had fallen to the floor, and a second round of fire began. As a bright young man of the new era, recycling and preventing waste were basic principles. Not that Bai Qi would ever admit that he was running out of money. As he watched Alpha improving, Bai Qi nodded with satisfaction, then returned to his room to meditate. After a Beast Master forms a contract with a beast, as the beast grows stronger, the Beast Master also experiences physical and mental enhancements through feedback. However, this feedback is generally slight. If a Beast Master wishes to level up quickly, aside from using special materials, they can only rely on meditation to gradually strengthen their Beast Control Space. Even though Bai Qi¡¯s mental strength had skyrocketed thanks to the Evolution Egg, he was still relatively new to Beast Mastery and far from reaching the Second Stage. That¡¯s why, he had been diligently practicing meditation whenever he had free time of these past few days. He was of course preparing for entering the second tower. According to President Qin, the key he acquired in the Lamentation Tower would surely draw the attention of both the association headquarters and the Federation. If he were living a hundred years ago, as an apprentice Beast Master holding such a priceless item, he would be in grave danger. But there was no need to worry about that now. In fact, he could even profit significantly from this situation. ¡°When someone comes to buy this key from you, don¡¯t hesitate, doesn¡¯t matter who it is, the highest bidder wins!¡± ¡°It¡¯s not like you can¡¯t enter the tower if you sell the key. As a member of the Special Material Plan, you have the right to enter any Tower of Secrets owned by the Federation or the Association.¡± ¡°When the time comes, climb the tower with your all, seize as many first clearances as you can!¡± ¡°They are not short of money, don¡¯t do them any favors.¡± These were President Qin¡¯s exact words. Although it somewhat undermined the image he had always held of President Qin, Bai Qi must say- He loved it! Chapter 44 - Chapter 44: Chapter 43: Machinery or Rune Chapter 44: Chapter 43: Machinery or Rune Translator: 549690339 Buzz, buzz, buzz¡­ Just as Bai Qi adjusted himself and was about to start meditating, his phone in his pocket started to vibrate. The caller was Luo Xiang, who had previously assessed Bai Qi in the Special Training Program. ¡°Hey Bai Qi, hurry over to the Star Mechanics Academy right now. I have something to discuss with you.¡¯1 ¡°I¡¯m saying, Team Leader Luo, it¡¯s five in the afternoon right now, and the school is currently on holiday, what are you doing over there?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t ask so many questions. Just hurry over here, it¡¯s good news.¡± Beep, beep, beep¡­ Bai Qi put down the phone that was already hung up, and silently sighed while watching the gradually setting sun outside the window. Were superiors always on the job? Bai Qi was a member of the Gusu City Beastmaster Association, but in the Special Training Program, he was under the command of Luo Xiang. Now that Luo Xiang summoned him, Bai Qi found it embarrassing to refuse. Of course, there was also the matter of the good news that Luo Xiang mentioned. The Star Mechanics Academy sat in the center of Gusu City. This time coincided with the peak period of people getting off work. By the time Bai Qi arrived at the Star Mechanics Academy, it was already dusk. ¡°Bai Qi, this way.¡± Luo Xiang, who had been waiting for a while, immediately signaled to Bai Qi once he spotted him. ¡°Hurry up, Professor Dong has been waiting for a long time.¡± ¡°Professor Dong? Who is that?¡± Bai Qi was confused. Even though the Star Mechanics Academy was famous for its Mechanical Engineering Department, there were many other large and small departments. Bai Qi had no idea who Professor Dong in Luo Xiang¡¯s mouth was. ¡°You haven¡¯t heard of Professor Dong from the Ancient Rune Department? What have you been doing all these years in school?¡± Is it strange for a student of the Mechanical Engineering Department not to know a professor from the Ancient Rune Department? Moreover, most of the students don¡¯t even know all the professors in their own department. Bai Qi rolled his eyes in exasperation. ¡°Team Leader Luo, can you finally tell me what it is now?¡± ¡°You remember what I mentioned to you last time, right? The matter about studying rune knowledge.¡± Bai Qi nodded, a bad premonition rising in his heart. ¡°Originally, I wanted to take you to headquarters for training, but Old Qin didn¡¯t agree, and I couldn¡¯t stay here for too long. So, I asked Professor Dong from the Rune Department of Star Mechanics Academy to teach you about runes.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve already taken care of the relationship for you, so it won¡¯t affect your studies in the Mechanical specialisation. You just need to find some time to go there occasionally.¡± Thanks a lot! Telling a Mechanical Engineering student to go study runes, isn¡¯t this a bit too interdisciplinary? Bai Qi looked at Luo Xiang with a bitter expression and suddenly regretted joining the Special Training Program. If only he could get his money back if he quit the program now. ¡°I know what you¡¯re thinking. Although your [Breaking the Void] talent can ignore the rune seal of the Secret Realm Tower, this talent can¡¯t always be triggered, so in most cases, you have to rely on yourself to solve it.¡± Bai Qi asked, ¡°Team Leader Luo, you seem to be very familiar with this kind of talent?¡± Luo Xiang nodded. ¡°Yes. Because I have it too. How else do you think I could be an examiner?¡± Alright, it was my fault to be fooled. Bai Qi remained silent and followed Luo Xiang to the teaching building of the Rune Department. Compared to the techno-style Mechanical Engineering Department, the building of the Rune Department seemed to have a style of a Western wizard from a past life. Strange runes, deep paths. It was enough to give anyone the creeps. ¡°Professor Dong is a prominent figure in the Federation¡¯s Rune Department. She moved to Gusu City after retirement, so remember to be polite to her.¡± Luo Xiang solemnly warned Bai Qi as they arrived at the office door. After Bai Qi admitted to understanding, Luo Xiang knocked on the office door. ¡°Professor Dong, I¡¯ve brought the kid.¡± ¡°Oh, it¡¯s you, young Luo. Please come in.¡± A gentle voice sounded from inside the room, and Luo Xiang cautiously opened the door and walked in with Bai Qi. Bai Qi looked around. The style of this office was quite different from the wizard-like style he had imagined, it looked more like a library. Almost everywhere he looked, there were stacks of various books. The voice came from behind a pile of books. ¡°I was worried you might not come. Let me take a look. Who is this talented individual you personally recommended?¡± An old lady with a constant smile on her face emerged from behind the book pile. Seeing Bai Qi, she asked in surprise, ¡°How come I don¡¯t recall having such a student in the Rune Department?¡± This old lady couldn¡¯t memorize every student in the entire department, could she? ¡°Professor Dong can draw all of the one hundred and four thousand nine hundred and eighty-one runes discovered up to this point by hand, without any errors. Do you think she will find it hard to remember the students in one department?¡± Luo Xiang whispered to Bai Qi about Professor Dong¡¯s glorious history, and explained to Professor Dong, ¡°Bai Qi is indeed not a student of the Rune Department. He is specialized in Mechanical¡± Upon hearing this, Professor Dong was surprised, ¡°Mechanical? A student of Professor Chu?¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve taken almost all of Professor Chu¡¯s classes.¡± Looking at the situation, do these two have some kind of feud? He hoped this Professor Dong would kindly refuse to tutor him. ¡°That¡¯s fine, if you can digest Professor Chu¡¯s courses, you¡¯ll definitely have no problem with learning runes.¡± When Bai Qi heard this, his expression immediately became gloomy, feeling like he had shot himself in the foot. Since when are Mechanical and Runes correlated? The two are huge leaps apart, aren¡¯t they? Bai Qi glanced at Luo Xiang, who was sitting upright next to him and became increasingly convinced that this man must have known that it would end up like this, hence his assurance. ¡°Um, Professor Dong, won¡¯t it be a bit too late for me to switch fields now?¡± Professor Dong smilingly said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, learning runes is not as difficult as you think. In some ways, runes and the Mechanical Department even have some similarities.¡± With that said, Professor Dong took out a thick book from a nearby shelf and said, ¡°This book contains all the runes and their corresponding explanations discovered so far. Read it first and if you have any doubts, feel free to come and ask me.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re not too bothered by it, you can also try to imitate the runes according to the book. It¡¯s very beneficial for your Spirit Power.¡± Imitating runes can enhance Spirit Power? Are you guys sure you¡¯re in the right place, Professor Dong? This is the Beastmaster World, not Hogwarts. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s doubtful expression, Professor Dong didn¡¯t mind. Luo Xiang directly opened the Rune Dictionary and pointed to a rune on the first page and said, ¡°Try it out, and you¡¯ll know.¡± Bai Qi looked where Luo Xiang was pointing and was immediately convinced after seeing the rune, which was as warped as Cthulhu. If he could imitate such a complex rune, it would be strange if his spirit power didn¡¯t increase. And there were one hundred and four thousand nine hundred and eighty-one more runes like this one! Suddenly, he thinks that what Professor Dong said earlier might be reversed. If one could learn runes, there is no way they couldn¡¯t learn Mechanical! Chapter 45 - Chapter 45: Chapter 44: Art is an Explosion Chapter 45: Chapter 44: Art is an Explosion Translator: 549690339 Thinking that he would have to spend time learning such complex runes made Bai Qi¡¯s head spin in frustration. But faced with Professor Dong¡¯s kindly demeanor, Bai Qi felt too embarrassed to refuse. Well, learning one thing was the same as learning two. At worst, he¡¯d have to spend his meditation time studying runes. After all, both methods were meant to increase spirit power, so the way didn¡¯t really matter. ¡°Alright, I have a couple of research topics to investigate, so I won¡¯t keep you any longer. If you have any questions, feel free to come see me anytime.¡± Professor Dong gave a gentle smile, saying, ¡°Bai Qi, there¡¯s no need to rush. After all, you have the same talent as Luo Xiang. Runes are merely a supplement.¡± ¡°Alright, thankyou, Professor Dong.¡± Bai Qi nodded and carefully stored the dictionary. ¡°Well, Professor Dong, we¡¯ll be on our way now. We¡¯ll visit again when we get the chance.¡± ¡°Go handle your business. Your willingness is enough.¡± Professor Dong smiled and then returned to his pile of books, continuing to pore over them. The two carefully left Professor Dong¡¯s office, not releasing their breaths until they had walked a good distance away. ¡°Alright, now you have your book, and it¡¯s time to work hard. Luo Xiang patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, gave him a thumbs up, and said, ¡°Young man, I¡¯ve got my eye on you.¡± Bai Qi chuckled, saying, ¡°Are you sure I will still be alive by the time I finish this book?¡± Luo Xiang shrugged, saying, ¡°That¡¯s not my problem. Besides, if you want to conquer the Lamentation Tower, it¡¯s best that you diligently study these runes.¡± Insider information?1. Bai Qi perked up his ears and quickly leaned in towards Luo Xiang, saying, ¡°Does team leader Luo have any advice?¡± ¡°Combination-type secret realms aren¡¯t common, but they are invariably ancient. I¡¯ve seen the images you replicated. You may need to utilize knowledge of runes later.¡± If that was true, then he had better take his studies seriously. Not until Bai Qi took the matter seriously did Luo Xiang nod his head in satisfaction, ¡°Runic civilization isn¡¯t as simple as you think, so practice hard.¡± ¡°I have a suggestion: focus on runes related to the Undead Department first. Having said this, a golden rune appeared under Luo Xiang¡¯s feet. A giant owl sprung from it, carrying Luo Xiang on its back. ¡°I have other tasks to attend to. I¡¯ll be off now. The next time I hear news of you, I hope it¡¯s that you¡¯ve cracked the Lamentation Tower.¡± Luo Xiang waved at Bai Qi and then vanished into the sky on his owl. Another Sunrise Level Beast Master. Given Luo Xiang¡¯s age, he was probably in his twenties. Those who came from the Special Training Program were truly exceptional. Bai Qi tightened his grip on the heavy book in his hand and then hurried toward the school gate with a serious look. It was getting dark. He wondered how late he would have to stay before being able to go home. How he wished he had a flying pet beast under his command. Bai Qi¡¯s home. There was chaos everywhere. Husky, who had just awoken from the Evolution Egg, saw the empty house and his long dormant dismantling instinct was revived. Woof- (Finally, it¡¯s my time to shine!) Husky quickly ran to a corner, pulled off the canvas there, and exposed the Steel Training Dummy, which he had thoroughly disassembled. Various tools appeared as he started assembling it with gusto. Maybe it was due to exposure or the aid of his smart brain, but Husky began to piece the training dummy back together, bit by bit. Finally, under the cover of darkness, a remodeled Steel Training Dummy was completed by Husky¡¯s hand. The design was a bit bizarre, to say the least. It would be better to call this a Frankenstein dummy than a Steel Training Dummy. However, Husky was quite pleased with himself. Woof! (I finished!) Husky appraised his maiden work up and down, and the more he looked, the more satisfied he was. He then wheeled the Steel Training Dummy into the courtyard and expertly switched on the power. ZZZap, ZZZap. The instant the power was switched on, the Steel Training Dummy was engulfed in a current. Husky realized there was a problem and quietly moved away. Boom! Finally, the Steel Training Dummy couldn¡¯t handle the pressure and blew up. The scattered parts flew everywhere, and one of them almost injured Bai Qi, who had just arrived home. ¡°What¡­ What happened here?¡± Bai Qi looked at his courtyard, which seemed to have just been attacked, with a dumbfounded look on his face. Did I forget to turn off the gas when I left the house? No, that can¡¯t be it. There was enough dust in their kitchen to bake a cake, there couldn¡¯t possibly have been a gas explosion. After searching around for a bit, Bai Qi finally spotted Husky trying to sneak away in a corner, and he felt his veins bulge in anger. Woof! (Oh no, I¡¯ve been discovered!) Husky reluctantly turned around, and upon seeing Bai Qi¡¯s furious expression, he shivered all over, forcing out an innocent smile. ¡°Human, would you believe me if I said the Steel Training Dummy started it? Huh? Following Husky¡¯s gaze, when Bai Qi saw the Steel Training Dummy which was clearly reconstructed and then blown to pieces again, a flash of surprise crossed his eyes. Did this idiot do it? Apparently sensing Bai Qi¡¯s change in attitude, Husky immediately tried to move forward and act cute. But before he could get close, a strong current electrocuted him again. Woof- (This is an unavenged grievance, this is not what a dog should endure!) Bai Qi summoned Alpha, extinguishing all the scattered flames in the courtyard, made some explanations to the inquiring neighbors, and then returned home. As expected, leaving this dangerous critter alone at home was the biggest mistake he had ever made. However, managing to reassemble a Steel Training Dummy that was nearly completely dismantled and successfully installing a robotic brain was much better than he had expected. It seemed worthwhile to cultivate this aspect more. Bai Qi glanced at Husky with some interest and directly gave it a kick. ¡°Stop pretending, dummy. This electricity doesn¡¯t affect you.¡± Woof?! (Human, how did you see through my superb acting skills!) Husky looked at Bai Qi with surprise, but before long he was back to jumping and bouncing around. The ¡®expert level¡¯ current resistance was not a joke. This amount of electricity could only temporarily restrict its movements. ¡°Come with me.¡± Bai Qi led Husky back to the workshop, quickly drawing a simple blueprint and placing it in front of Husky, asking, ¡°Can you make this exactly hke the blueprint?¡± Woof? (Human, are you crazy? I¡¯m just a dog!) Seeing Husky¡¯s disdainful expression, Bai Qi felt a bit stupid and couldn¡¯t help but slap himself a few times. However, after seeing the Steel Training Dummy outside, he suddenly had an idea and assembled a Spider Web Ball in front of Husky. ¡°Can you do this?¡± Husky nodded his head upon seeing this. Various tools once again emerged from his half-metal body, and he actually assembled a Spider Web Ball! This creature was practically half a Mechanical Pet Beast! Bai Qi¡¯s eyes burned even brighter as he looked at Husky. Just as he was about to give Husky a thorough compliment, the Spider Web Ball in his hand suddenly heated up. Instinctively, Bai Qi threw the SpiderWeb Ball away. Boom! The moment Bai Qi threw the Spider Web Ball, Husky¡¯s imitation exploded. Fortunately, the Spider Web Ball wasn¡¯t large, so it didn¡¯t have much destructive power. Woof! Woof, woof! (Is this, is this what humans call ¡®art¡¯!) Husky¡¯s eyes were gleaming with excitement, as if he had already seen the direction of his future! Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Chapter 45: Official Cheating, Truly Fatal Chapter 46: Chapter 45: Official Cheating, Truly Fatal Translator: 549690339 Beast Master Association. Bai Qi walked through the entrance, leading his husky, and was immediately recognized by the receptionist. ¡°Mr. Bai Qi, you¡¯re taking your dog out today?¡± ¡°Couldn¡¯t help it, if I left this thing at home, I was afraid there would be no home to return to.¡± Bai Qi shrugged helplessly. ¡°Is there any Undead Department training grounds available?¡± The receptionist covered her mouth as she lightly laughed. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the president ordered to reserve a training room for you, though you might have to wait for a trainer.¡± ¡°No problem, I can train by myself.¡± Be it the Steel Training Dummy 1.0 or Pea Shooter, the training targeted mostly Alpha¡¯s basic abilities. Skills like Bone-Breaking Reformation were practiced more often, but practicing skills like the Shadow Lotus Skill at home was inconvenient. Of course, Bai Qi also wanted to lay low for a while. Ever since the husky learned to assemble mechanical creations, it opened a whole new world, spending more time in the studio than Bai Qi did. To avoid becoming homeless, Bai Qi decisively chose to train at the association. If he lingered, he might have been arrested as a terrorist. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take you to the training ground.¡± With a slight smile, the receptionist led Bai Qi straight to the members-only area, only leaving after showing him how to use the facilities in the training ground. ¡°VIP treatment is fantastic.¡± Bai Qi tethered the husky aside, activated all the targets in the training ground, and then summoned Alpha. ¡°Alpha, today we are going to focus on two offensive skills, especially the Shadow Lotus Skill.¡± Gala-gala. Alpha obediently nodded, its body gradually disappearing into the darkness as it began a new day of training. Bai Qi found a spot to sit down and started studying a Rune Dictionary given by Professor Dong. Since Luo Xiang already gave several hints, it would be unacceptable for Bai Qi to slack off. Besides, Bai Qi unexpectedly found these runes far more interesting than he imagined. Perhaps, did he have talent for these? Woo? (Why does this human keep grinning? Did he get shocked silly?) The husky curiously glanced at Bai Qi who was grinning, then yawned idly. (This dark place is no fun, home is way better.) I want to go out and play. The husky gazed at the chain around it, thought about it, and gave up the idea of breaking free. The evil human upgraded the electric device on it, and it couldn¡¯t bear it for now. Click. Just then, the door of the training room opened abruptly, and President Qin entered. Putting down the dictionary in his hand, Bai Qi said, ¡°Mr. President, why are you here?¡± ¡°I was about to look for you. I heard you were here, so I came straight over.¡± President Qin looked at Alpha, who was practicing the Shadow Lotus Skill, nodded in approval, and said, ¡°Not bad. Your Ice Shadow Swordsman may have an ice attribute, but essentially, it belongs to the Undead Department. The Shadow Department should not be neglected either.¡± Is that so? Why didn¡¯t anyone tell me? Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion, clearly not having thought about that. Seeing this, President Qin smiled, and said, ¡°I think I need to help you sign up for a course on basic beast control.¡± ¡°Uh, no need, I think I¡¯m fine as is.¡± Without hesitation, Bai Qi turned down President Qin¡¯s kind offer. Just learning about runes was already giving him a headache. If another one is added, might as well kill him. ¡°When you just said you were going to find me at home, did you find a mutant species?¡± Bai Qi didn¡¯t think he was lucky enough to encounter another mutant species, so he had asked President Qin to keep an eye out for him. The reason naturally, was to save it for a contract. ¡°What are you thinking, are mutant species that easy to come across?¡± President Qin glared at Bai Qi annoyed, ¡°Luo Xiang reported about that key in your hand yesterday, and some have already expressed interest in purchasing it. So, there isn¡¯t much time left for you.¡± No wonder he suddenly got him to go to Professor Dong to learn about runes and gave him advice that day. Clearly, it was premeditated. Bai Qi¡¯s forehead pulsed as he silently cursed Luo Xiang countless times. ¡°You can¡¯t blame him,¡± Qin Jiang said. ¡°Even if he hadn¡¯t reported it, the association would have found out soon enough, maybe even sooner.¡± The Beast Master Association had branches throughout the federation. Many witnessed Bai Qi¡¯s victory that day, and it was certainly impossible to keep it from the headquarters. ¡°But don¡¯t worry, since the Lamentation Tower appeared in Gusu City, Gusu City has the exclusive rights to exploit it for a month, which even the headquarters can¡¯t violate. According to the timeline, you still have at least ten days to improve your abilities.¡± Upgrade to the second stage in ten days? President Qin, you think too highly of me. Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but twitch at the corner of his mouth. Even though the Evolution Egg had pushed his spirit power to grow quickly, upgrading to the second stage in that amount of time was a bit too much. ¡°I know this sounds a bit exaggerated, so I¡¯ve specifically looked for a teacher in undead pets to give you special training. Every bit of improvement counts.¡± After all that, you still want to give me extra lessons! Bai Qi pouted but didn¡¯t refuse. Although he didn¡¯t believe any teacher could help him reach the second stage within ten days, having a teacher would be beneficial. After all, he was technically a self-taught Beast Master. Learning some professional methods would be useful. ¡°Is that teacher also from Star Mechanics Academy?¡± ¡°No, he¡¯ll be here soon, you¡¯ll know then.¡± Bai Qi nodded, flipping through the Rune Dictionary, and started waiting. Very soon, the door of the training room opened again, and Bai Qi finally knew who President Qin was referring to as the teacher for undead pets. Titled Legendary of the Undead Department, Celestial Brilliance, Bai Heguang. Bai Qi, uncertain, looked to President Qin for confirmation. After receiving it, he fell silent. Inviting a Titled Legendary to tutor an apprentice Beast Master, does the Beast Master Association usually indulge in such extravagance? Bai Heguang glanced at Bai Qi and frowned slightly, ¡°President Qin, this is the kid you want me to help train?¡± President Qin nodded, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s him.¡± ¡°In a way, he is also your junior. So, I¡¯m counting on you for the next few days.¡± ¡°As long as you can get him to the second stage within ten days. You can use any method, just don¡¯t kill him.¡± Hey, you didn¡¯t say it that way just now. Seeing the cunning smile on President Qin¡¯s face, Bai Qi¡¯s forehead broke out in a cold sweat. You said that whatever he could achieve would be fine, why has it changed to ¡®just don¡¯t kill him¡¯? The officials cheat, it¡¯s really deadly! Chapter 47 - Chapter 47: Chapter 46: Second Stage Beast Master Chapter 47: Chapter 46: Second Stage Beast Master Translator: 549690339 After President Qin left, only Bai Qi and Bai Heguang were left in the training area. Oh, and a dog and a skeleton as well. ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t like you.¡± Bai Heguang made a startling declaration, leaving Bai Qi momentarily speechless. Being disliked by a Titled Legendary, what unforgivable misdeed had he committed? ¡°But for the sake of President Qin, I can help you train. However, if I see you messing around with those ridiculous mechanical alterations on undead creatures again, you won¡¯t be so lucky.¡± When Bai Qi heard this, he immediately understood and nodded without hesitation. Although he wanted to make alterations, he needed to have something to alter first. Anyway, he now had a new target: the husky. He didn¡¯t need Alpha anymore. However, Celestial Brilliance had such a big grudge against the Mechanical Engineering Department. Seeing Bai Qi nod, Bai Heguang¡¯s face looked a bit better. He looked at Alpha who was still practicing the Shadow Lotus skill, and said, ¡°The skill is not bad, but you¡¯ve missed the main point.¡± ¡°Death and darkness are the main themes of undead creatures.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, a large black Array appeared in front of Bai Heguang. A huge black bird slowly emerged from it. At the same time, a dark force filled with a strong aura of death flooded out from the black bird, engulfing both Bai Qi and Alpha in the training area, leaving them unable to move. The husky, who was even closer, was not affected by this force at all. It was simply scared stiff, not daring to move. Woof¡­ (This bird¡­ is so scary!) Bai Heguang coldly looked at Alpha, who was forced to emerge from the shadow and resist the Jiuyou Darkbird¡¯s intimidation. He said, ¡°Next, the Jiuyou Darkbird will gradually increase the intensity of its intimidation. If you cannot withstand it, you will be swallowed by the Darkbird¡¯s power.¡± ¡°Same goes for you!¡± ¡°As a Beast Master, you are fighting against unreasonable ferocious beasts. Do you expect those beasts to stupidly only attack your pet?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s face fell. These words made too much sense, and he found himself unable to argue. But you could have given me a heads up. Bai Qi gritted his teeth, concentrating all his energy to resist the pressure of the Jiuyou Darkbird, when he suddenly heard a familiar cracking sound in his mind. The Evolution Egg cracked? In the Beast Control Space, the black shell of the Evolution Egg was already full of cracks. Bronze-colored light seeped from the cracks, even coloring the Beast Control Space in bronze. Is it upgrading? He hadn¡¯t managed to get any Mutant Species yet. Could it be because of the Jiuyou Darkbird? Bai Qi was a little confused, his previous guess was instantly disproved. However, his attention was quickly drawn to the evolving egg. After his Beast Control Space was completely bathed in a bronze light, the black shell of the Evolution Egg finally broke completely, revealing a bronze egg- [Name]: Evolution Egg (Bronze o%) [Condition]: Activated After Black Iron comes Bronze. Why am I not surprised? Finally, will there be a King¡¯s Egg? Bai Qi murmured in his mind, then suddenly discovered that the broken Black Iron eggshells, unlike the original eggshells that disappeared after activation slowly clung to his Beast Control Space and fused with the Bronze Light to form a bronze crystal wall. At the same time, a brand-new Rune Mark appeared next to the one on Bai Qi¡¯s left hand. Upgraded to the Second Stage? Bai Heguang, noticing Bai Qi¡¯s changes, was also slightly surprised. He patted the Jiuyou Darkbird beside him, which immediately got the hint and lifted the pressure on Bai Qi. He reached the Second Stage in just over a month. No wonder President Qin values this kid so much.¡± Bai Heguang had no intention of disturbing Bai Qi. Instead, he turned his attention to Alpha in the center-field. At this time, Alpha was still resisting the pressure of the Jiuyou Darkbird. Its Ice Armor and even its bones kept breaking and then repairing themselves. Its originally light-blue Ice bones gradually became grayish, and by the time Bai Qi woke up, the Ice Armor and Ice Sword on Alpha¡¯s body had turned deep blue. Now, Alpha¡¯s appearance was more reminiscent of that big filial son. ¡°You¡¯ve already become a Second Stage Beast Master, so I¡¯ve completed the task that President Qin gave me.¡± Bai Heguang put away the Jiuyou Darkbird, showing no intention of chatting with Bai Qi. He turned around and headed for the door. ¡°Your pets are not bad, don¡¯t waste them.¡± With that, Bai Heguang suddenly disappeared, leaving Bai Qi stupefied on the spot. Was that the end of the training session? Weren¡¯t they supposed to have ten days¡­ Wait, what did he just say? Second Stage Beast Master? Me? Bai Qi incredulously looked at the second Rune Mark on the back of his own hand, a burst of joy immediately spreading across his face. How brutal it was to take advantage of the official system so easily and directly become a Second Stage Beast Master? Bai Qi was rejoicing, immediately pulled the Husky in for a vigorous shake, while Alpha also approached him from the field. Clank. Clank. (Master, can I become as powerful as that bird?) Alpha did not hide his inner longing in the slightest. Bai Qi patted Alpha¡¯s shoulder solemnly and said, ¡°Believe me, you can!¡± Becoming a Second Stage Beast Master in just over a month. Wasn¡¯t this pace quite rare? Indeed, the Evolution Egg proved to be a great thing. Bai Qi glanced at the bronze crystal walls surrounding the Beast Control Space and began to examine Alpha¡¯s status. [Name]: Ice Shadow Swordsman (Alpha) [Race]: Ice Clan, Undead Department [Level]: First Stage Level Three [Bloodline Level]: High-Grade Elite (Speed Variation) [Racial Skills]: Bone-breaking Reformation (Perfect), Steel Skeleton (Mastery), Ice Sword Slash (Proficiency), Shadow Lotus Skill (Mastery), Ice Armor (Mastery) [Energy Value]: 3000 [Condition]: Evolvable After upgrading to the Bronze Egg, not only could I see the Energy Value, but I could also see the direction of the variation? This function seemed to be taking over from the manual. Although other attributes hadn¡¯t changed much, Bone-breaking Reformation had unexpectedly improved to the perfect level, and Alpha¡¯s recovery speed had gone up a notch. However, the biggest improvement was Alpha¡¯s first active offensive skill, Shadow Lotus Skill, which had become of the mastery level. ¡°Alpha, use the Shadow Lotus Skill.¡± Clank. Clank. (Okay, Master.) Alpha nodded, and a dark blue lotus appeared under the target, instantly shredding the target into pieces. The fragments hadn¡¯t even had a chance to fall before they were corroded by the dense dark power around the bones and quickly turned into ashes and dissipated. No wonder Celestial Brilliance disdained other attributes. The power of darkness was indeed potent. It was a pity that Celestial Brilliance was not interested in paying attention to him. It was unknown where to find such brutal experience packages in the future. With a thoughtful expression, Bai Qi made new plans for the future cultivation direction of Alpha. ¡°Let¡¯s try out the effects of the Bronze Egg first.¡± Bai Qi allowed Alpha to withdraw his skill and then brought him into the Beast Control Space, simultaneously connecting his Spirit Power with the new Bronze Egg. Instantaneously, rays of light shot out from the surrounding bronze crystal walls, swiftly outlining an egg shape around Alpha, which eventually completely solidified. Evolution directly in the Beast Control Space was the special ability of the Bronze Egg. In this way, we can evolve anytime and anywhere.. Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: Chapter 47: Erhas Evolution Path Chapter 48: Chapter 47: Erha¡¯s Evolution Path Translator: 549690339 Looking at the Bronze Egg quietly lying in the Beast Control Space, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Immediately after, a familiar sense of exhaustion overwhelmed him. Indeed, after upgrading the Evolution Egg, the consumption had also increased. Bai Qi took out the God¡¯s Water he carried with him and gulped down several mouthfuls but didn¡¯t find much relief. He drank the whole thing, then took out several more bottles to drink before he finally relieved the feeling of weakness. Having the ability to evolve anytime and anywhere was good, but the issue was this kind of consumption could not keep up. He couldn¡¯t always carry a stack of God¡¯s Water, could he? If only he had some sort of storage equipment. Such things were also available on the Beast Master Association¡¯s website, but unfortunately, the price was something Bai Qi could not afford. Moreover, even if Bai Qi could afford the price, these items were not readily available in the market. Having weighed all factors, the most feasible option currently was to clear the next Secret Realm Tower as soon as possible to see if he could gain control. By then, he could move both Alpha and Husky¡¯s training area directly into the Secret Realm Tower, without worrying about being complained about. However, that was something to be dealt with later on. What he needed to do now was to quickly contract the second pet beast. Bai Qi walked over to Husky, patted his furry head, and asked, ¡°Dumbo, would you like to be my pet beast?¡± Ah, woo? (Pet beast, am I not one already?) Seeing Husky¡¯s puzzled expression, Bai Qi smiled, then activated the second Rune Mark on the back of his left hand. Immediately, two bronze arrays appeared under Husky¡¯s feet and above his head, slowly converging in the middle, causing Husky¡¯s body to gradually disappear. The process was no different from when he contracted Alpha, except that the color of Bai Qi¡¯s array seemed a bit unusual. Generally, a Second Stage Beast Master¡¯s array would be white, but Bai Qi¡¯s was bronze. It was probably influenced by the Bronze Egg. Soon, the two arrays completely solidified, and a warm flow began to nourish Bai Qi¡¯s body and soul out of thin air. With this, he was officially a Second Stage Beast Master. [Name]: Arctic Ice Wolf (Beta) [Race]: Mechanical Engineering Department, Wolf Species (psychic mutation) [Growth Level]: Zero Stage Sixth Level [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Elite [Racial skills]: Mechanical Claw, Bite, Perception, Current Resistance [Energy Value]: 600 [Condition]: Evolvable Psychic mutation, no wonder this guy has such strong perception and learning abilities. Only the energy value is lacking. However, once it is upgraded to the first stage, it should improve. Woof woof woof! (Human, where is this? Let me out quickly!) Husky¡¯s intelligence was clearly higher than that of Alpha. He was just contracted and he could already clearly convey his thoughts to Bai Qi. Bai Qi summoned Husky, feeling the tight connection between him and Husky, and said, ¡°Since you have become my pet beast, let me give you a name as well.¡± Woof! (Naming? I¡¯ll do it myself!) This was the first time he had so much communication with a pet beast, and Bai Qi found it very interesting, he agreed to Husky¡¯s request. ¡°Tell me, what do you want your name to be?¡± Ah woo! Ah woo! (Nicholas Zhao Si!) The Husky looked extremely excited; he tried to name himself, but Bai Qi flatly denied him. ¡°You¡¯ll be called Beta. It fits well after Alpha and it¡¯s easy to remember.¡± Huh? (What happened to canine rights? Is it over?) Bai Qi forcefully hit the silly husky with a punch, looking at its half-machine body, something clicked in his mind. He had picked the wrong name. What if he had contracted this mutt first? Wouldn¡¯t it be Alpha Dog then? Damn¡­ Huge mistake. Bai Qi regretfully shook his head and then, ignoring the Husky¡¯s resistance, put it into the Beast Control Space to start hatching eggs. Although he had evolved the Husky quite a bit recently, its growth level and bloodline level were still too low. The next step was to enhance this creature substantially. Otherwise, when he went to challenge the next Secret Realm Tower, the Husky might not prove very useful. ¡°Has Celestial Brilliance left?¡± Unsure if he was feeling guilty, President Qin returned, his brows furrowing slightly when he saw Bai Qi sitting alone in the training ground. This guy, his obsession was too deep. Hearing President Qin¡¯s voice, Bai Qi stood up and said, ¡°Celestial Brilliance said that I¡¯m already a Second Stage Beast Master, so he has finished his task and left.¡± ¡°You¡¯re already a Second Stage, no wonder¡­ Wait a minute! What did you just say?¡± Changing from his usual calm demeanor, President Qin abruptly grabbed Bai Qi¡¯s left hand. On seeing two Rune Marks on it, he finally believed. ¡°You reached Second Stage after just one small training session, are Legendary Beast Masters really this powerful?¡± President Qin¡¯s face flickered with disappointment; it seemed he had some regrets about not being able to break through to legendary status. However, he quickly adjusted and spoke earnestly. ¡°Now that you have broken through to the Second Stage, it¡¯s time to carefully select your second pet beast. The first one was a Mutant Species which you encountered due to good luck. This second one can¡¯t be taken lightly.¡± President Qin had barely finished his sentence when he realized there was a creature missing from the training ground. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s awkward smile, the corner of his eye twitched involuntarily. ¡°Did you contract the Arctic Ice Wolf?¡± Bai Qi nodded, saying, ¡°Yes, this creature has been raised in my house for a while; there¡¯s a bit of emotional attachment.¡± ¡°You could keep it as a pet, given your talent, you could have contracted a much better beast.¡± President Qin was extremely sullen, but since the pet beast had been contracted and it couldn¡¯t be changed, he could only find an alternate solution. ¡°Forget it, an Arctic Ice Wolf it is then. At least it¡¯s from a superior species, so it needs good nurturing.¡± ¡°There are a few successful breeders of Arctic Ice Wolf kings in the Beast Master Association. I¡¯ll be sure to get them to guide you.¡± An Arctic Ice Wolf King? It seemed there was no chance for this creature¡¯s evolution to go in that direction anymore. Thinking about the half-machine armor on the Husky, Bai Qi ruled out this evolution path. ¡°Are there any other potential evolutionary routes? I already have one Ice Attribute beast.¡± President Qin pondered a moment, then said, ¡°As far as I know, the Arctic Ice Wolf has two other cultivation paths.¡± ¡°One is the Blood Moon Werewolf, a dual attribute of Dark/Ice, at the Mid-Level Lord Level. However, the breeding difficulty is quite significant, and it needs a specific environment, so I don¡¯t recommend it.¡± ¡°The other one is the Green-scaled Wolf, a dual attribute of Ice/Poison, Low-level Lord, with relatively low breeding difficulty. You can attempt this if you¡¯re interested.¡± ¡°Note, both of these directions will slightly influence the temperament of the Arctic Ice Wolf, so prepare yourself for a significant change in its nature.¡± ¡°The main reason I don¡¯t suggest you cultivate the Blood Moon Werewolf is that a Beast Master was once injured by his own pet beast. It may be very powerful, but it¡¯s too risky.¡± Upon hearing of the two alternate evolution paths given by President Qin, Bai Qi felt both of them were promising, even if the creature experienced significant changes in its temperament. Could it be more exaggerated than Beta, this daft creature? Chapter 49 - Chapter 49: Chapter 48: The Terror of the Golden Finger Chapter 49: Chapter 48: The Terror of the Golden Finger Translator: 549690339 ¡°Have you decided which path to choose?¡± Beta was of spirit power variation, so both of these evolution routes shouldn¡¯t affect it too greatly. However, the attribute of the Blood Moon Werewolf perfectly overlapped with Alpha¡¯s, which Bai Qi hadn¡¯t planned on cultivating at first, otherwise, the attribute would¡¯ve been too singular. As for the Green-scaled Wolf, its poison attribute isn¡¯t bad, but judging by the situation a few days ago, Bai Qi seriously doubted he might have been poisoned by this idiot. ¡°President, are these all?¡± President Qin shook his head and said, ¡°Apart from beasts from the insect system, most pet beast only have at most two or three types of evolution. Your skeleton is already an exception.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Bai Qi was silent, he was initially going to see if there were any powerful evolutionary models to learn from, but now it seems he was overthinking it. Even though Beta is an Arctic Ice Wolf, its ice attribute ability has already been degenerated, strictly speaking, other than its looks, this thing has little connection with an Arctic Ice Wolf. In that case, it seems that he doesn¡¯t necessarily needs to stick to the Arctic Ice Wolf¡¯s evolution path? After all, with the Evolution Egg in hand, can¡¯t he just DIY at will? Surely Steel Garuru is just right on the road! Bai Qi quickly let go of his doubts, bowed to President Qin and said, ¡°I roughly have an idea, thank you for your guidance, President.¡± ¡°Uh, don¡¯t you need a cultivation method?¡± President Qin asked in doubt, ¡°Or are you just planning to cultivate along the regular path?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s take one step at a time, who knows if it might evolve on its own.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders and said, ¡°By the way, President, are there any other benefits in the Special Training Program? Like funding, materials, and the like.¡± ¡°Have you spent your 20 million dollars?¡± ¡°Cough cough, money is easy to spend in this era, you know it, President.¡± President Qin looked surprisedly at Bai Qi and said, ¡°There are such benefits, but you won¡¯t need them yet.¡± ¡°The Association will provide a free Lord-level pet beast contract for Special Training members, originally, I planned to help you pick one, but who knew you were so fast and contracted first.¡± Offer a free Lord pet beast? Can I break the contract now? Bai Qi felt his heart bleed. ¡°Uh, President, this benefit won¡¯t expire, will it?¡± President Qin shook his head and said, ¡°That won¡¯t be the case, you just need to wait a while.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good, otherwise, I would¡¯ve suffered a big loss.¡± Bai Qi exhaled, though theoretically, he could evolve any pet beast into a Lord or higher, but why not take the easier route if he could? ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll go back first.¡± Bai Qi still hadn¡¯t figured out the effect of the Bronze Egg yet and he had almost depleted his God¡¯s Water, it was no use staying here any longer, Bai Qi was thinking of leaving. President Qin stopped Bai Qi, and handed over a flyer and said, ¡°Wait a minute, since you have already broken through, I can give you this task.¡± ¡°The Haoli Cup Friendship Combat Competition? It seems familiar¡­¡± Bai Qi took the flyer, and looking at the moving hormones, he immediately remembered. Alpha¡¯s first opponent in the battle, that muscular hulk, seemed to be from the Haoli Dojo. ¡°In recent years, the construction of Gusu City has become more prosperous, with many dojos and financial groups wanting to move in, Haoli Dojo is one of them.¡± ¡°Originally, for the Haoli Dojo¡¯s reputation in the Federation, they should have been on the headlines in Gusu City, but they were unlucky and kept being replaced by other events.¡± Other events? Bai Qi blinked, then understood. First, the Son of Celestial Brilliance settled in Gusu City, then the Lamentation Tower appeared. Almost all of Gusu City¡¯s inhabitants were drawn to these two events, seemingly oblivious to anything else. ¡°So, to alleviate this situation, the Haoli Dojo specially organized a friendly competition and invited all promising apprentice Beast Masters from Gusu City to participate.¡± ¡°In order to achieve maximum impact, the competition¡¯s prize is quite substantial. The top three winners even get extra bonuses. This has been quite the news recently.¡± Prizes? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes instantly morphed into little money symbols. Although he was a Second Stage Beast Master, he had not gone through the professional Beast Master assessment. As such, he was still considered an apprentice Beast Master. Participating in such a competition would be akin to unbridled killing, wouldn¡¯t it? ¡°Don¡¯t get ahead of yourself. The Haoli Dojo is hosting this friendly competition to gain a reputation, not to hand out money to you. You can be sure they are fully prepared,¡± President Qin interrupted Bai Qi¡¯s daydreams. Qin continued, ¡°This time you¡¯re representing the Gusu City Beast Master Association. If you lose too badly, I will hold you accountable.¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Understood, I¡¯ll do my best.¡± President Qin paused for a moment, ¡°I will teach you a method to hide Rune Marks later. Before the opening of the next Secret Realm Tower, don¡¯t let anyone know you¡¯ve broken through.¡± One could hide Rune Marks? This was just like playing a pig to catch a tiger ¨C the perfect trick! Bai Qi nodded repeatedly, carefully following President Qin¡¯s instructions and promptly hiding his second Rune Mark. ¡°The competition is in three days. Go home and prepare well. I will have the application information delivered to you in time.¡± Once President Qin saw that Bai Qi mastered the method, he didn¡¯t linger and left right away. As the president of the Gusu City Beast Master Association, he had a lot of tasks to attend to every day. If it weren¡¯t for Bai Qi, he would have barely had the patience to meddle in other matters. After President Qin left, Bai Qi also went straight back home. Looking at the two Bronze Eggs that were still yet to show any hints of hatching, he sat cross-legged and started to meditate. Crack. Finally, Alpha¡¯s egg broke through, and Bai Qi immediately awakened, pressing the timer in his hand. Bai Qi noted the time, waited a bit, and then Beta¡¯s egg also broke open. ¡°Each Bronze Egg takes two hours, twice the duration of a Black Iron Egg. I wonder if their effect also doubles.¡± Bai Qi called upon Beta first, and immediately information was transmitted from the Bronze Egg to him. [Name]: Ice Shadow Swordsman (Alpha) [Race]: Ice Clan, Undead Department [Growth Level]: First Stage, four Level [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Racial Skills]: Bone-breaking Reformation (Perfect), Steel Skeleton (Master), Ice Sword Slash (Proficient), Shadow Lotus Skill (Master), Ice Armor (Master) [Energy Value]: 5000 [Condition]: Evolvable A single evolution had increased by one level, and the Energy Value had increased by 2000? If this trend was to continue, it was entirely possible for Alpha to surpass 10,000 Energy Value before reaching the next stage! The pet beasts need to consume Energy Value when using skills, and the amount of Energy Value directly determines the number of times a pet beast can use their skills. Same level, same skills, Lord Level beasts can undoubtedly use the skills more times than an Elite Level, the difference lies in this Energy Value. Generally speaking, an Elite Beast like Alpha¡¯s minimum Energy Value at the first stage should be 1000. Now it¡¯s increased by 2000, that¡¯s equivalent to having the energy of two more Elite Beasts. Are Bronze Eggs really this terrifying? Chapter 50 - Chapter 50: Chapter 49: Friendly Competition Chapter 50: Chapter 49: Friendly Competition Translator: 549690339 After checking Alpha¡¯s status, Bai Qi summoned the Husky out again. [Name]; Arctic Ice Wolf (Beta) [Race]: Mechanical Engineering Department, Wolf Species (Psychic mutation) [Growth Level]: Zero Stage Seven [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Elite [Racial skills]: Mechanical Claw, Bite, Perception, Current Resistance [Energy Value]: 1100 [Condition]: Evolvable The Husky¡¯s growth rate was not as significant as Alpha¡¯s, but considering that both the Husky¡¯s growth level and bloodline level were lower than Alpha¡¯s, this progress was quite considerable. Woof woof woof! (This dog feels powerful and unstoppable!) The doubling of the energy value made the Husky somewhat excited, and it ran towards Bai Qi¡¯s studio with all its legs. ¡°How can it have so much energy?¡± Seeing the Husky acting like this, Bai Qi sighed helplessly. He was about to open the electric control device, but found that the remote control was damaged, and on it, he could clearly see a canine imprint. ¡°Alpha, help it calm down.¡± Rattle, rattle. (Calm down?) Alpha was a bit puzzled, but after that, it blocked the Husky¡¯s path with a blink of an eye and landed a heavy punch on Husky¡¯s head. Awoooo¡­ (This dog has been careless; it didn¡¯t manage to dodge¡­) The Husky fell unconscious onto the ground with reluctance and was then carried back to Bai Qi by Alpha. ¡°Eh, I only asked you to freeze it, why did you beat it?¡± Rattle, rattle. (But that¡¯s how they do it on the TV.) Looking at Alpha¡¯s innocent face, Bai Qi remained silent. There was a need to filter the movies that Alpha watched. Forget it, this is fine too. After all, fainting does not affect evolution.¡± Bai Qi put the Husky into the Beast Control Space and evolved it again, while Alpha, as usual, went to its own training room to train. They were both from the Undead Clan, but that bird was much stronger than he was. Was it because it had an extra pair of wings? Alpha thought carefully, unconsciously moving its own ribs. Buzz, buzz, buzz¡­ Bai Qi reluctantly opened his sleepy eyes to pick up the phone. ¡°The user you dialed is on another call, please wait¡­¡± ¡°Bai Qi!¡± President Qin¡¯s deep voice came from the phone, immediately awakening Bai Qi. ¡°Mr. President, what¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Can you tell me what day it is?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion. It was not until he saw the Haoli Cup flyer on the table that he realized what was happening. I swear, I actually forgot about this! Bai Qi glanced at the sun, which had almost moved to the middle of the sky, and said, ¡°So, would it be too late for me to get there now?¡± ¡°What do you think?¡± Hearing President Qin¡¯s obviously a bit angry tone, Bai Qi was struck as if by thunder. Did he lose the prize money just like that?! How was he supposed to cheat?! How was he supposed to conduct research?! Bai Qi suddenly felt that his life was plunged into darkness, while President Qin¡¯s voice came out from the phone. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the competition hasn¡¯t officially started yet, but if you don¡¯t hurry up, I think it¡¯s necessary to talk to Luo Xiang about the quota.¡± Bai Qi immediately jumped up from the bed, drank a bottle of God¡¯s Water to stop the hunger, and headed straight for the Haoli Dojo. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll be right there.¡± Jiangwu District. Haoli Dojo. True to its name, all of Haoli Dojo¡¯s buildings were full of strong man style. Coupled with the muscular strong men at the entrance, it felt exceptionally different in Jiangwu District, known for its water town style. On the temporary stage in front of the dojo, eight young beast masters were seriously listening to a very muscular man¡¯s speech. Lu Yuan, who was feeling uncomfortable under the scorching summer sun, leaned towards Gao Cheng and asked, ¡°Isn¡¯t the director of the Haoli Dojo a man of character? Why can he talk so long?¡± Before Gao Cheng could answer, Han Wei sneered and said, ¡°Heh, if you knew his real name, you wouldn¡¯t be surprised.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± ¡°The name of the director of the Haoli Dojo is Wen Ruoshui. Once he starts his speech, it¡¯s like a long river that never runs dry. So, you better sit tight.¡± Han Wei glanced at the two empty spots in the center of the crowd and said, ¡°Moreover, there are people who haven¡¯t shown up yet. I guess we won¡¯t start anytime soon.¡± Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan was stunned but then realized what he meant. In order to showcase the strength of their own dojo, Haoli Dojo had invited the top five trainee Beast Masters from the probationary assessments to participate in the friendship competition. The contestants from Haoli Dojo had arrived early, but as for the home team from Gusu City, two people hadn¡¯t arrived yet. One was the wealthy Xia Xuan, who probably looked down on this kind of competition; it was understandable that he didn¡¯t show up. The other, of course, was Bai Qi. ¡°How much longer do we have to endure the sun¡­¡± Feeling the increasingly hot air around him, Lu Yuan was full of complaints. Finally, when the students of the Haoli Dojo could barely stand it any longer, Bai Qi finally arrived late. ¡°That guy¡¯s finally here.¡± Seeing Bai Qi appear, Gao Cheng sighed with relief. However, Han Wei looked speechless, saying, ¡°But what the hell is up with his look? Did his beast turn against him?¡± Because Bai Qi was in such a hurry to get out, he was still in a disheveled state, and with his panda-like dark circles, he looked just like someone who had been drained of energy. But what was even more dumbfounding was, why did this guy come riding a skeleton? ¡°I swear, my next beast will definitely be a flying one!¡± Bai Qi got off Alpha and made a secret vow. The traffic in Gusu City was really moving. If it weren¡¯t for his prompt decision to let Alpha carry him on the road, God knows where he would be stuck right now. Bai Qi stood in his assigned place, and Gao Cheng whispered, ¡°Why did you come so late, Bai Qi, and¡­ you are¡­ is everything okay?¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay, I just haven¡¯t slept well lately.¡± Bai Qi yawned and looked at Wen Ruoshui, who was still delivering his speech, and said, ¡°How long has this big guy been talking? When will the competition start?¡± Out of curiosity about new things, Bai Qi had been tirelessly evolving his two pets for the past three days, which led to the fatigue that even the God¡¯s Water couldn¡¯t erase. ¡°The time is almost up. Once again, thank you all for coming. Now, our competition will officially begin.¡± Seeing Bai Qi arrive, Wen Ruoshui finally stopped the speech and began to announce the rules for this competition. ¡°In order to fully demonstrate the strength of all you young talents, this friendship competition will not follow the traditional 1VS1 match but will be a gauntlet match..¡± Chapter 51 - Chapter 51: Chapter 50: Exercise Reveals Age Chapter 51: Chapter 50: Exercise Reveals Age Translator: 549690339 ¡ã ¡°Guardian match?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat puzzled, while Gao Cheng on his side explained, ¡°Simply put, a guardian match is like setting up a stage for a duel. You can choose whether to attack or to defend. The one who defends the most times wins.¡± Han Wei pursed his lips and said, ¡°This method is a huge test of the stamina of the beast and the Beast Master. It¡¯s quite troublesome. Tsk, if I had known, I wouldn¡¯t have come.¡± ¡°Oh, I see.¡± Bai Qi finally understood but noticed everyone was looking at him strangely. He couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What is it? Is there something on my face?¡± ¡°This is basic knowledge for Beast Masters. You don¡¯t know?¡± Lu Yuan looked at Bai Qi speechless. He could not fathom how Bai Qi had attained such strength in a mere month. I had no choice. I¡¯m a mechanical weaponry student. I¡¯ve never studied these topics.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders innocently. Well, it seems like everyone has no other questions. Let¡¯s begin then.¡± As soon as Wen Ruoshui announced the start of the contest, he stepped down and a professional referee replaced him. ¡°This guardian match uses a point system. Each player has one chance to attack and one chance to defend. One point will be awarded each time a player defends successfully. The points of defeated players will also be added to the victor¡¯s total.¡± ¡°So, who wants to be the first defender?¡± As soon as the referee¡¯s words fell, a contestant emerged from the Haoli Dojo and took the lead. ¡°Haoli Dojo student, Tian Ping, at your service.¡± Tian Ping stepped into the center of the arena, and a six-armed beast slowly appeared from a light-white array. [Name]: Mighty Frog [Race]: Combat System [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Racial skills]: Blast Punch, Double Kick, Stomp, Vortex Palm ¡°Chairman Wen, this student of yours is quite talented. How come he hasn¡¯t become a professional Beast Master yet?¡± President Qin glanced at Tian Ping¡¯s Mighty Frog a few times and asked, ¡°This Mighty Frog, it must be close to the second stage, right?¡± Wen Ruoshui chuckled, ¡°President Qin, you flatter him. This kid only knows how to fight and nothing else, that¡¯s why he hasn¡¯t been able to pass the exam. It¡¯s quite embarrassing.¡± I don¡¯t believe you. President Qin¡¯s smile remained, but he was cursing inwardly. This Mighty Frog is at least at the first stage, eighth level. Its endurance attribute is pretty good, and if you think Wen Ruoshui didn¡¯t plan this, then he might as well quit after all these years. These days, even Combat System Beast Masters have so many tricks. Lucky we are also prepared. Otherwise, we would really fall for his scheme. The contestants below also noticed the difference in the Mighty Frog. Lu Yuan, in particular, started thinking of strategies. In a guardian match, one wins by accumulating points, so under normal circumstances, the latter you enter the arena, the greater the advantage. Tian Ping¡¯s Mighty Frog is an evolved form of Braced Frog and excels at close combat. However, his own Ghost Bone Giant Tiger is also of the close combat type. Even with the boost from Intimidation, he doesn¡¯t have much advantage. Maybe it¡¯s better to wait and see. ¡°No one wants to challenge? I guess I¡¯ll go first then.¡± Seeing no one willing to take the lead, Bai Qi decided to step onto the stage, but Han Wei beat him to it. ¡°Sorry, I have an appointment later, so I¡¯ll go first.¡± So what if you have a meeting? I was planning to finish early and go home to sleep. Bai Qi rolled his eyes, but he still stepped down. Han Wei waved at Bai Qi and then summoned his Wind Demon Wolf. He told Tian Ping, ¡°I¡¯m in a hurry, so can we speed this up?¡± Tian Ping shrugged, indicating he didn¡¯t mind. The referee on the side decided to start the match. ¡°Let the match begin!¡± As soon as the announcer finished speaking, the Wind Demon Wolf vanished with a heavy stomp. It started running rapidly around the ring, launching blades of wind from all directions towards the Mighty Frog. Knowing that the Mighty Frog¡¯s close combat abilities were extremely strong, Han Wei naturally wouldn¡¯t be so foolish as to engage in such a fight. Moreover, his Wind Demon Wolf also had powerful long-range capabilities. ¡°Mighty Frog.¡± Seeing that Han Wei did not intend to engage in close combat, Tian Ping conveyed a thought to the Mighty Frog. He showed no surprise. Ribbit, Ribbit.1 The Mighty Frog gave a low croak and its burly body nimbly evaded all the wind blades. Then, with a heavy stomp, an invisible shockwave spread out in all directions. Stomp. Han Wei evidently hadn¡¯t anticipated the Mighty Frog¡¯s quick movements. The Wind Demon Wolf was instantly engulfed by the shockwave before it could evade, and fell heavily to the ground. Immediately after, the Mighty Frog sprang up, its heavy foot aiming for the Wind Demon Wolf. The Wolf hurriedly dodged, but the Mighty Frog¡¯s six arms all swung together, miraculously creating a giant water vortex in the air and forcefully pulling the Wind Demon Wolf back in. Thump! The Wind Demon Wolf failed to dodge in time and was struck down by all six arms of the Mighty Frog, crashing to the ground and losing its combat strength. ¡°Han Wei, you were defeated just like that?¡± Seeing Han Wei defeated so easily, Gao Cheng, who was familiar with him, found it hard to believe. The remaining competitors also snuffed out their desire to challenge him. Despite his wish to end the match as early as possible, Han Wei hadn¡¯t fool around. But he hadn¡¯t envisioned such an outcome. ¡°There¡¯s something off about that guy¡¯s level.¡± Han Wei spat bitterly, called back his Wind Demon Wolf, and stepped down from the stage. He cautioned, ¡°His pet beast¡¯s level and skill proficiency are pretty high. Be careful.¡± Be careful, how do we be careful? Lu Yuan¡¯s face contorted. They originally planned to let others wear down this guy first, but if even Han Wei was defeated in a flash, they would probably be unable to drain even a bit of the opponent¡¯s strength on stage. ¡°Level problem?¡± Bai Qi glanced at Tian Ping¡¯s mature face, and everything suddenly clicked. This old man was impersonating a young man to participate in the competition. This was absolutely despicable. He needed to be seriously suppressed. Seeing Bai Qi seemed to be ready to step in, Gao Cheng warned anxiously, ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re not in the best condition. Maybe I should give it a go first?¡± ¡°No need. I am afraid if I wait any longer, I would fall asleep.¡± We didn¡¯t allow you to go on stage because we didn¡¯t want that to happen! Feeling like you could collapse at any time¡­ If even Bai Qi lost, the younger generation of Gusu City would be completely suppressed by the Haoli Dojo. By then, who knew what the professional assessment difficulty would turn into. Bai Qi and Alpha went up on the stage together. Before they could introduce themselves, a shout of surprise came from the spectator seats of Haoli Dojo. ¡°Is that you?! That treacherous bastard?!¡± Who is badmouthing me? Bai Qi followed the voice, only to see Shi Yong glaring at him indignantly, as if he couldn¡¯t wait to jump up onto the stage and have another round with him. It¡¯s him? That explains it. Seeing that Shi Yong was the one speaking, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t find the words to explain, but involuntarily studied both Tian Ping and Shi Yong. ¡°What, is there something on my face?¡± Tian Ping asked, a bit embarrassed by Bai Qi¡¯s scrutiny. Nothing, just noticing how all the individuals from the Haoli Dojo look so old¡­ ahem, mature. Yes, mature!¡± Bodybuilding really does make you age¡­ laying low is surely the best way to go.. Chapter 52 - Chapter 52: Chapter 51: No Backstabbing, Smacked with a Cudgel Instead? Chapter 52: Chapter 51: No Backstabbing, Smacked with a Cudgel Instead? Translator: 549690339 ¡°Looking old?¡± Tian Ping was immediately a little annoyed and said, ¡°I call this maturity!¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Bai Qi didn¡¯t argue, followed along with Tian Ping¡¯s words and responded with a yawn, ¡°Let¡¯s get started, I need to get back soon.¡± ¡°Brother Tian, be careful with this guy, he¡¯s cunning, specializes in kidney stabs!¡± With Shi Yong¡¯s words, the expressions of all those present changed when they looked at Bai Qi, especially the men who unconsciously covered their lower back. Maybe this is how he got through the ninth floor¡­ ¡°I remembered, his little skeleton moves fast and specializes in backstabbing, very ruthless.¡± ¡°Good thing my Stubborn Stone Ball doesn¡¯t have a waist, it¡¯s not afraid of being stabbed.¡± ¡°What if he stabs you instead?¡± ¡°Hiss¡­ are young people so shameless these days, I need to be more careful in the future.¡± Hearing the surrounding conversation, Bai Qi was somewhat speechless. His reputation was utterly destroyed in one fell swoop. ¡°Alpha, remember to be light-handed, um, don¡¯t backstab.¡± Crack crack. (Don¡¯t backstab? I understand.) Alpha looked at his towering six-armed opponent and instantly understood Bai Qi¡¯s meaning. ¡°Are both players ready? Then let the match begin!¡± The referee once again announced the start of the match, and Tian Ping, who was prepared, didn¡¯t rashly attack, but prioritized defense, with one pair of his arms tightly guarding his lower back. He¡¯s determined to label him as a kidney hitter. ¡°Alpha, attack.¡± Bai Qi instructed Alpha, who immediately turned into an afterimage and rushed towards the Mighty Frog, moving even faster than Han Wei¡¯s Wind Demon Wolf. Han Wei frowned slightly, ¡°This won¡¯t work for him unless he can stay far from the ground, otherwise, it¡¯s difficult to dodge the Stomp.¡± The Wind Demon Wolf was extremely fast, but it could not fly, otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t have been hit by the Stomp. Although Alpha was faster than the Wind Demon Wolf, it was even more grounded, and going up rashly would be inviting death. As expected, seeing Alpha rush forward, the Mighty Frog lifted its right foot, obviously planning to use the Stomp. But Alpha was faster, slashing at the ground with its sword as the Mighty Frog stomped down, countless Ice Flowers swiftly spread, creeping towards the Mighty Frog. Crack! The Ice Flowers collided with the shockwave from the Stomp, instantly turning into countless ice crystals dancing in the sky, but they equally negated the residual wave of the Stomp. The Mighty Frog was blocked by the ice crystals, and couldn¡¯t see Alpha¡¯s position clearly, only vaguely aware of a figure rapidly approaching. ¡°Mighty Frog, use Blast Punch.¡± Tian Ping immediately issued a new command to Mighty Frog, who threw all six mighty fists forward, releasing blast energy from the punches, instantly turning the sky full of ice crystals into nothingness. President Qin was somewhat surprised, ¡°This seems a little different from regular Blast Punch.¡± The usual Blast Punch only uses a great amount of force to damage the enemy¡¯s interior to achieve a blast effect. But Tian Ping¡¯s Blast Punch exploded in mid-air, obviously unusual. Wen Ruoshui nodded, saying, ¡°That¡¯s right. Tian Ping¡¯s Mighty Frog took in the power of the Blast Stone. Its Blast Punch will far surpass its usual strength.¡± ¡°That kid¡¯s name is Bai Qi, isn¡¯t it? If he¡¯s smart, he¡¯ll immediately have his beast retreat or risk severe damage from the Blast Punch if it hits an Undead creature.¡± Wen Ruoshui seemed to kindly remind President Qin who twitched at the corner of his eye, replying, ¡°Heh, heh¡­ Thanks for the tip.¡± That little brat¡­ he better beat this guy good or else he¡¯ll never stop mocking me. ¡°Brother Tian¡¯s Blast Punch is formidable. I wish I had a Blast Stone too.¡± Shi Yong, who also had high hopes for cultivating a Mighty Frog, said this with an envious expression. Meanwhile, a student nearby snickered, ¡°That¡¯s because you lacked the guts to participate in this battle. Otherwise, you could¡¯ve claimed the championship.¡± ¡°The championship? Forget about it. With Brother Tian around, I don¡¯t have a single chance.¡± Shi Yong shook his head and glared at the ring, saying firmly, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t mind not having the Blast Stone, just as long as I can give the guy a solid beating.¡± First, it was betrayal, then it was running away from a fight. Shi Yong had been holding his breath in anger. As the Mighty Frog¡¯s Blast Punch landed, the storm of ice crystals finally dissipated, exposing Alpha¡¯s figure to the Mighty Frog¡¯s sight. Croak, croak! The Mighty Frog didn¡¯t hesitate and immediately executed a Double Kick towards Alpha. You could vaguely see some Blast Energy left on its large feet. After absorbing the Blast Stone, every Combat System skill the Mighty Frog used could be powered up with Blast Energy, it just hadn¡¯t done so before. However, faced with the Mighty Frog¡¯s fierce attack, Alpha¡¯s movements were far too slow to react in time. ¡°This guy, he couldn¡¯t have been hit by the blast wave, could he?¡± Seeing Alpha dumbfoundedly standing without moving, Lu Yuan couldn¡¯t help but panic. Even though he was somewhat resentful towards Bai Qi (he would never admit it was because Bai Qi¡¯s beast evolved too quickly), it didn¡¯t mean he wanted to see Bai Qi lose just like that. If even the first person to clear the Lamentation Tower couldn¡¯t beat Tian Ping, then what was his perennial fifth place worth? Lu Yuan looked at Bai Qi, wanting nothing more than to rush up and remind him to dodge quickly. However, Bai Qi looked thoughtful, having an odd expression on his face. Bang! Finally, the Mighty Frog¡¯s Double Kick landed on Alpha. The deep blue armor shattered loudly, disintegrating into fragments upon contact with the Blast Energy, and fell to the ground. However, after all the ice fragments fell, not a trace of Alpha could be seen. ¡°His pet is a skeleton, it couldn¡¯t be that its bones were shattered, could it?¡± Anxious, Tian Ping quickly looked over in Bai Qi¡¯s direction. Both beasts and Beast Masters have a Soul Contract. If a beast dies, the Beast Master would also bear a huge backlash. Moreover, they would have one less contract position for the rest of their lives. If he really killed Bai Qi¡¯s beast, then the friendship match that day would be completely ruined. Perhaps, it would even sour the relationship between the Haoli Dojo and the Beast Master Association. Thinking of this, Tian Ping became somewhat frantic, and the Mighty Frog was also a bit at a loss. Thunk! Just then, a figure shot out from the block of ice under the Mighty Frog¡¯s foot. Before the Mighty Frog could react, the figure swung its large sword body and slammed it onto the Mighty Frog¡¯s head. Croak¡­ After receiving a heavy blow, the Mighty Frog felt dizzy and faint. Alpha then happily ran to Bai Qi¡¯s side, waiting for his praise. Bai Qi glanced at the increasingly bizarre atmosphere around him and sighed helplessly. No backstabbing, so you resort to a sucker punch? They say that beasts follow their masters, so why is it that Alpha hadn¡¯t picked up a bit of my positivity? Chapter 53 - Chapter 53: Chapter 52: Just and Honorable Chapter 53: Chapter 52: Just and Honorable Translator: 549690339 ¡°Bai Qi successfully challenged, points inherited.¡± The referee checked the condition of the Mighty Frog and, confirming that it had lost its fighting ability, announced the result of the match. ¡°Damn, this guy, he¡¯s really cunning!¡± Seeing that Tian Ping was actually defeated by such means, Shi Yong was righteously indignant, wishing he could charge up and give Bai Qi a good lesson. ¡°It¡¯s my loss.¡± As the lead character who took the surprise blow, Tian Ping quickly cooled down after a brief burst of anger. He walked in front of Bai Qi and said, ¡°Your beast is very powerful. We should exchange pointers again when there¡¯s a chance.¡± ¡°Yeah, a fair and square exchange.¡± Tian Ping wasn¡¯t a fool; the Mighty Frog was already at the first stage ¨C stage eight. Even with a sneak attack, it wasn¡¯t one that could be defeated with one blow. So the only explanation was that the skull itself was very strong. ¡°Alright, if there¡¯s a chance.¡± Bai Qi nodded, and then looked at Alpha, saying, ¡°I told you not to backstab. What¡¯s the difference with this surprise attack? Although it¡¯s very effective, a frontal assault is also very necessary.¡± Creak, creak. Alpha seemed to understand and nodded. Then he saw another student from Haoli Dojo coming up to the stage. ¡°Haoli Dojo, Junior Beast Master Liu Fengyu, here to challenge!¡± Liu Fengyu¡¯s face was full of disdain. He glared maliciously at Bai Qi and Alpha, as if he wanted to devour them. Well, his hostility had obviously reached its peak. Bai Qi forcefully knocked on Alpha, saying, ¡°Gusu City Junior Beast Master, Bai Qi.¡± Liu Fengyu snorted and then summoned his pet beast. It was a huge mosquito with knotted muscles. [Name]: Muscular Mosquito [Race]: Combat System, Insect System [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Racial skills]: Electric Sting, Harden, Using Force to Throw, Million-Weight Punch Another combat system pet beast, and it also had short-term flying ability. Although its level was obviously lower than Tian Ping¡¯s Mighty Frog, it was not weak. Seeing Liu Fengyu summon the Muscular Mosquito, President Qin said to Headmaster Wen beside him, ¡°Headmaster Wen, you do have quite a variety of beasts here. This kind of beast is not commonly seen in Gusu City.¡± ¡°Haha¡­ If President Qin wants it, I shall send you a couple of them after the match?¡± ¡°Then I would be rude to refuse.¡± The two looked at each other and smiled, and a deal was reached with just two sentences. ¡°Are both contestants ready? The match begins!¡± The moment the referee¡¯s word ended, Liu Fengyu roared out, and the Muscular Mosquito also flapped its wings and quickly flew towards Alpha. This kind of opponent who relies on sneak attacks to win is definitely not able to withstand a single blow as long not given time to hide. Therefore, Liu Fengyu used his full strength from the start. ¡°Muscular Mosquito, Million-Weight Punch!¡± Although the Muscular Mosquito was not small in size, it moved with great agility and changeability once its wings flapped. Coupled with the Million-Weight Punch, one would never know from where the attack would come. ¡°Alpha, make it quick.¡± Creak, creak. (Understood.) A glint of fire in Alpha¡¯s eyes, tightly gripping his filial sword, he swung it at the Muscular Mosquito that was attacking him with giant punches. Sharp ice blades flew out from the Ice Sword in an instant, blocking the space in front of him. Although the Muscular Mosquito avoided them with its agile flying skills, its skill was forcibly interrupted. ¡°Muscular Mosquito, again, directly attack!¡± Seeing Bai Qi block the Muscular Mosquito¡¯s attack in this way, Liu Fengyu was somewhat annoyed and issued instructions again. Buzz buzz¡­ The Muscular Mosquito nodded and once again launched a million punches at Alpha. Suddenly, countless bones enveloped within Shadow Department Power rose from the ground, engulfing the Muscular Mosquito like a black rose. ¡°This¡­¡± Seeing the dense shadow energy in the Shadow Lotus Skill, Liu Fengyu stood stunned. He wanted to direct the Muscular Mosquito to break free, but the mosquito did not dare to move a bit. At such a close distance, the Muscular Mosquito could clearly feel the dark energy above. This energy could significantly injure them, creatures of the Combat System. Feeling the Muscular Mosquito¡¯s strong resistance, Liu Fengyu had no choice but to give up. ¡°Bai Qi is the victor, points continue.¡± ¡°Is there anyone else who wants to challenge?¡± The referee timely declared the result of the match, paused, and added a sentence. With his experience, he could naturally see that Alpha was holding back. Unless there was an accident, the rest of the contestants would not necessarily be his opponents even if they sequentially faced him. Indeed, upon hearing the referee¡¯s inquiry, the Haoli Dojo and the Gusu City team members all fell silent. First Tian Ping, then Liu Fengyu. Both of these contestants had considerable strength, but both were easily defeated by Bai Qi. Looking at Alpha¡¯s current state, it was clear there was no exhaustion, so a prolonged war of attrition wouldn¡¯t work. After waiting a while and seeing no one stepping onto the stage, the referee, receiving a nod from Headmaster Wen, cleared his throat. ¡°Since no one is challenging, then I declare this contest¡¯s champion is Bai Qi of Gusu City!¡± Hearing the referee announce the result, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, and he looked expectantly at Headmaster Wen, who was slowly approaching. The flyers didn¡¯t mention how much the prize money was, but the Haoli Dojo should be fairly generous, being a large dojo and all. Headmaster Wen came up to Bai Qi, looked him up and down, and laughed, ¡°Gusu City is indeed full of talents, even able to develop such a powerful beast from such a weak teenager. It seems our dojo¡¯s training is not enough.¡± Saying this, Headmaster Wen glared at the direction of the Haoli Dojo, and said, ¡°Starting today, do 100 push-ups, too sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10 km run every day. Got it?¡± ¡°Got it!¡± All the students of the Haoli Dojo answered in unison, their voices even drowning out the noise from the audience below. Just because someone is weak doesn¡¯t mean they can¡¯t train a powerful beast. Are all the Beast Masters of your Haoli Dojo supposed to fight themselves? Hearing Headmaster Wen¡¯s words, Bai Qi muttered to himself, but thinking about the award he was waiting for, he forced himself to endure. After boosting morale, Headmaster Wen, satisfied with his own students¡¯ performance, took an envelope from the attendant¡¯s hand and presented it to Bai Qi, saying, ¡°This is the prize money for this championship. Congratulations.¡± ¡°As for the other materials, you¡¯ll have to choose.¡± Headmaster Wen extended his large hand, offering two stones, one red and one blue, to Bai Qi. ¡°These two stones, the Blast Stone, and the Thunder Stone, are part of my private collection as for their specific uses¡­¡± Headmaster Wen pointed at the Blast Stone and said, ¡°You¡¯ve seen the effect of the Blast Stone just now. It can increase your attack with Blast Power.¡± ¡°While the effect of the Thunder Stone is quite similar, it¡¯s replaced with a Thunder Attack.¡± ¡°Both of these stones are Epic materials, they just differ in attribute.1 ¡°So, have you decided which one to choose?¡± Chapter 54 - Chapter 54: Chapter 53: Only Children Make Choices Chapter 54: Chapter 53: Only Children Make Choices Translator: 549690339 A burst of envy. The ability of a pet beast not only contained innate potential, but it also could be influenced artificially later. Epic materials like the Blast Stone or the Thunder Stone, if used in a certain way, could imbue additional attributes to one¡¯s pet beast. Compared to the unknown amount of prize money, these two Attribute Stones held a more attractive appeal for Beast Masters. ¡°Epic material, damn it!¡± Lu Yuan¡¯s eyes flashed with envy, wanting to challenge Bai Qi right away. However, after recalling how effortlessly Bai Qi beat the two from Haoli Dojo, he hung his head low. The properties of Blast Stone and Thunder Stone clashed with the Undead Department. Even if we get the most of them, we¡¯d only exchange them for some money. We do not envy. Right, we don¡¯t envy. Han Wei looked at the Lu Yuan beside him with confusion, saying, ¡°Eh, what¡¯s wrong with him?¡± Nothing, he¡¯s probably feeling a little overwhelmed, he¡¯ll be fine.¡± Gao Cheng smirked, ¡°Which one do you think Bai Qi will choose?¡± Han Wei shook his head, ¡°Honestly, it¡¯s hard to choose. The Thunder Stone conflicts with the properties of the Undead creatures, so it¡¯s out. The Blast Stone isn¡¯t as fussy, but Bai Qi¡¯s pet beast already has the Ice Attribute, so it doesn¡¯t work either.¡± ¡°But just casually picking one to sell, he¡¯s probably not going to feel quite right about that.¡± Chicken ribs, they¡¯re totally chicken ribs!¡± Gao Cheng looked thoughtfully at Bai Qi on the field, who had already made a decision. ¡°Can I have both of them?¡± Everyone¡­ How did he have the nerve to ask that?! President Qin covered his face in shame. Thankfully, he hadn¡¯t publicly revealed that Bai Qi was a member of the Beast Master Association. Otherwise, his bold claim today may have left the association red in the face. If word had gotten out, people might think that the Beast Master Association was really poor. Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s response, Wen Ruoshui was also taken aback, then he asked with a smile, ¡°And if I said no?¡± ¡°Phew, those parts in the novels where the seniors generously reward the juniors really fooled me.¡± Bai Qi silently spat, ¡°Then I¡¯ll take the Thunder Stone.¡± Both attributes were good. However, compared to the Blast Power, Bai Qi liked the Thunder Power a bit better. With one thunderbolt execution, all evils retreat. Why did the novel heroes always need the help of Thunderbolt? Wasn¡¯t it to satisfy the demands of readers like Bai Qi? ¡°Hahahaha, I like you, such a straightforward person. Take both of them!¡± Wen Ruoshui burst into laughter and handed both Attribute Stones to Bai Qi. Everyone was astonished. He really got both?! Chairman Wen, do you have more? I want some too. Not too many, just a billion or two will do. ¡°However, these two Attribute Stones need a specific method to absorb them. If you don¡¯t understand, you should make more trips to the Haoli Dojo. I can teach you.¡± Hearing Wen Ruoshui¡¯s words, President Qin immediately stood up, quickly reaching Bai Qi, and said, ¡°Chairman Wen is new and probably busy. Bai Qi, don¡¯t bother Chairman Wen. If you have any questions, just ask at the Beast Master Association.¡± This guy, trying to steal people right in front of him, indeed, one who trusts these guys with all muscles in their heads is an idiot! ¡°Then I won¡¯t be polite, thank you, Headmaster Wen!¡± Bai Qi hadn¡¯t expected Wen Ruoshui to be so straightforward, but he quickly grasped Wen Ruoshui¡¯s purpose and swiftly pocketed both Attribute Stones. Seeing how Old Qin had taken over, who knew if the other party might regret it? It was better to put it away soon. As for any specific method, Bai Qi was not in a hurry. With the Evolution Egg, he didn¡¯t need any special method. He could just brute-force his way through everything. ¡°Haha, true. We can talk more about this another time.¡± Seeing President Qin act this way, Wen Ruoshui immediately understood and didn¡¯t press the issue, continuing on with the awards for the second and third winners. ¡°Well then, let¡¯s end the battle today.¡± Upon hearing Wen Ruoshui announce the end of the match, the host who had been idle from the start immediately stood up, announcing: Everyone, our Haoli Dojo officially opens in Gusu City today. If you are interested in joining, you can speak to our staff about the details later.¡± The first hundred people to apply will receive a free Elite Pet Beast and professional training guidance, so hurry up¡­¡± Upon hearing the host¡¯s words, the crowd immediately erupted in surprise. Whether they had already formed a contract or not, many were intrigued. First, they offered two Epic Attribute Stones as prizes. Now, they¡¯re giving away Elite Pet Beasts. This Haoli Dojo was indeed generous. People had said that these dojos were backed by strong consortiums, and it certainly seemed to be the case. With this in mind, the prize money would certainly not be meager. Bai Qi chuckled, starting to plan his next shopping spree. The Husky had leveled up quite a bit and was nearing the edge of racial evolution. Even though he didn¡¯t know if Husky would undergo racial evolution like Alpha did, he still had to prepare. But before that, he needed a good sleep } With the prize money and Attribute Stone in hand, Bai Qi immediately sensed the onset of exhaustion. He longed to find a place to lie down and nap. ¡°After this, come with me to the Association. There¡¯s something I need to discuss with you.¡± President Qin grabbed Bai Qi by the shoulder, and the two of them quickly made their way back to the Beast Master Association. Bai Qi watched in envy, realizing how convenient it was to have a space-based beast. It was faster and more comfortable than a flying-based beast. Unfortunately, space-based beasts were not easy to come by. He could only dream for now. However, he could perhaps keep some space-based materials and customize using Evolution Egg? ¡°Looking at your performance today, you must have trained rather hard these past few days. But don¡¯t overdo it. You can¡¯t just rely on your youth. Otherwise, you¡¯ll regret it when you¡¯re older.¡± President Qin said earnestly, not noticing the odd expression in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. What a fascinating man President Qin is¡­ Oh right, President Qin, earlier you said you wanted to discuss something with President Qin shook his head. ¡°Headquarters recently discovered a Secret Realm Tower from the Founding Emperor Period. Everyone who¡¯s free has gone there, so there¡¯s nobody left to manage us here.¡± At the recent news, Bai Qi was taken aback. Was the deal off? What about the big profit he had anticipated? However, Luo Xiang has found a new buyer for you, so it¡¯s had no effect on us.¡± Bai Qi fell silent. Couldn¡¯t he just spit it out? It was nerve-wracking. ¡°May I know who this buyer is?¡± President Qin smiled mysteriously, pointing at the seven-star flag fluttering at the entrance of the Association, saying: ¡°Who do you think can take away the exploration rights of the Secret Realm Tower from the Association?¡± Stunned, Bai Qi asked uncertainly, ¡°Is it¡­ the Federation?¡± President Qin nodded. ¡°Yes. Actually, the tower that headquarters is interested in was discovered by the Federation. The Association doesn¡¯t have the rights to explore it. But after Luo Xiang¡¯s negotiations, the Federal Government agreed to trade the priority exploration rights of Lamentation Tower for the chance to co-explore Emperor Tower.¡± ¡°In a way, this can be considered a private transaction between the Federation and you, separate from the Association.¡± ¡°So when the Federation¡¯s representatives arrive tomorrow, don¡¯t hold back.. Feel free to name your price!¡± Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: Chapter 54: Destined Fate Chapter 55: Chapter 54: Destined Fate Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing President Qin¡¯s words, Bai Qi had an epiphany. He had originally been worried that headquarters might use their superior-subordinate relationship to suppress him, but now that the buyer had been switched, he was not panicking at all. Was there anyone richer than the Federation around here? ¡°Go home and have a good rest today, and think about what you need. Otherwise, I won¡¯t care if you¡¯re shortchanged tomorrow.¡± Bai Qi immediately approached President Qin and said, ¡°How about you give me some advice? I can¡¯t just ask for a piece of mythical material, can I?¡± ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°Uh, really?¡± Bai Qi was dumbfounded and said, ¡°Aren¡¯t mythical materials very rare?¡± ¡°Mythical materials are very rare, but so are Combination-type Secret Realm Towers.¡± President Qin patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°Once you get your professional Beast Master license and join the Special Training Program, you¡¯ll understand the value of Combination-type Secret Realm Towers.¡± Bai Qi nodded, as if he had opened a new world¡¯s door. ¡°Can I ask for more then?¡± Upon returning home, Bai Qi immediately took out the prize money from the competition and started to check it. ¡°10 million dollars¡­ Those major powers sure have money.¡± Bai Qi expertly input the account number and password, and immediately there was an additional $10 million in the account. ¡°Alpha¡¯s Cold Spirit Iron and Soul-nurturing Wood have not yet been fully absorbed, so they can be put aside for now. It¡¯s time to upgrade Beta.¡± Since the next level of the Lamentation Tower required a Second Stage Beast Master, it might be a bit insufficient relying solely on one pet like Alpha. It would be safer to upgrade the Husky first. ¡°Alpha¡¯s size isn¡¯t big, so he can¡¯t install large weapons. That¡¯s a problem.¡± Bai Qi took out a bottle of God¡¯s Water to refresh himself, then summoned the Husky. Woof woof woof! (I¡¯m out again!) Being kept by Bai Qi in the Beast Control Space for three days, the Husky was indeed somewhat stiff. As soon as he came out, he excitedly ran around the yard. However, the Husky didn¡¯t play for long before he changed his destination and headed straight for Bai Qi¡¯s workshop. (My art, here I come!) ¡°Alpha.¡± Bai Qi sighs helplessly at the sight, summoned Alpha too. Alpha immediately brought the Husky back. Woof woof woof! (You stinky bone, wait for me!) The Husky glared at Alpha with a resentful face, and gave up struggling. ¡°Stay still, I¡¯m going to level you up.¡± Bai Qi had Alpha carry the Husky to the workshop, connected his smart-brain to the Husky¡¯s, and started operating it. ¡°Basic assembly, basic mechanical engineering, basic weaponry, complete guide to basic materials, basic energy conversion¡­¡± ¡°Mhm, it should all be there.¡± Bai Qi carefully checked, and after confirming that nothing was missing, took out a bunch of materials and placed them in front of the Husky. ¡°Try assembling another Spider Web Ball.¡± Huh? Human, did you take the wrong medicine today?) The Husky looked at Bai Qi with shock in his eyes, full of skepticism. He cautiously touched the parts in front of him, and after seeing no unusual reaction from Bai Qi, he began to work freely. This time, the Husky¡¯s assembly speed was noticeably faster than before. In a short while, he assembled three Spider Web Balls. ¡°Alpha, be on standby at all times.¡± Although Bai Qi had input all the basic mechanical knowledge he currently possessed into the Husky¡¯s smart-brain, thinking of the Husky¡¯s powerful passive, Bai Qi still couldn¡¯t put his mind at ease. Fortunately, after waiting for a while, the three Spider Web Balls showed no sign of movement. Bai Qi finally breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Alpha, try throwing one.¡± Alpha nodded, picked up a Spider Web Ball, and threw it out. Bang! The Spider Web Ball exploded on command, ejecting the web inside. It was no different from the ones Bai Qi had made himself. ¡°Having a theoretical basis really does make a difference.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, while the Husky on the side had its head drooping, looking listless. So art, has it gone extinct now¡­ Boom! Just at this moment, another Spider Web Ball suddenly exploded. Although it was frozen by Alpha in time, Bai Qi and the Husky were still left with sooty faces. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Bai Qi picked up the last Spider Web Ball that Alpha had frozen before it exploded and looked at it with his Codex. [Name]: Unstable SpiderWeb Ball [Introduction]: Can launch a web to trap enemies, but is more likely to hurt oneself. Bai Qi was silent, pulled the Husky in front of him, and the Husky¡¯s data appeared before him. [Name]: Arctic Ice Wolf (Beta) [Race]: Mechanical Engineering Department, Wolf Species (Psychic Mutation) [Growth Level]: Zero Stage-Ten Level [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Elite [Racial skills]: Mechanical Claw, Bite, Perception, Current Resistance, Mechanical Assembly [Energy Value]: 2900 [Condition]: Evolvable The data was quite normal, except there was an added skill of Mechanical Assembly. Try again, still doing the SpiderWeb Ball.¡± Bai Qi pushed the Husky to the parts again, watching every step of the Husky until it was finished. Again, three SpiderWeb Balls were completed, Bai Qi checked each one with the Codex, and found that only one was unstable, the rest were all normal. The steps had no issues whatsoever, they were even more precise than when he operated them himself, yet there were these unstable Spider Web Balls. Does this count as a sort of special passive¡­ Bai Qi glanced speechlessly at the Husky who was thrilled, thought for a moment, then took out the Thunder Stone and the Blast Stone. He suddenly had an idea in his heart. It seems that perhaps large weapons are unnecessary after all. Bai Qi opened the Union website and bought a large number of materials. He then took the two stones to the Husky. ¡°Here¡¯s a chance for you. Choose your path of evolution yourself.¡± Originally, he wanted to use the Thunder Stone in combination with the Mechanical Engineering Department to develop a new path of evolution. One side is the Thunderbolt Wolf, the other side is Mechanical Armament. If it runs out of electricity, it can shock itself. Isn¡¯t that more convenient than that Wolfpained Alliance Couple? But looking at it now, doesn¡¯t the Blast Stone seem to suit this guy more? Huh? (Really, could it be true?) The Husky looked skeptically at Bai Qi, and only began to choose after Bai Qi¡¯s repeated assurances. First, the Thunder Stone. The Husky just sniffed it, and an electric current flowed through the Husky¡¯s nose. Woof! I don¡¯t want to be electrified again! The Husky quickly retreated two steps, obviously remembering some unpleasant memories, then turned his gaze towards the Blast Stone. Huh? (This is¡­) As soon as the Husky saw the Blast Stone, it felt like a bucket of cold water had been dumped on its head; it immediately picked up the Blast Stone in its mouth. This is it! Chapter 56 - Chapter 56: Chapter 55: Valley-Breaking Mechanical Wolf Chapter 56: Chapter 55: Valley-Breaking Mechanical Wolf Translator: 549690339 ¡°Are you sure?¡± Seeing Husky had chosen the Blast Stone, Bai Qi sighed inwardly, then put away the Thunder Stone, saying, ¡°In that case, let¡¯s get started.¡± Bai Qi gestured for Husky to continue holding the Blast Stone, then took out some God¡¯s Water and Angel Fruit from the storage box and put them nearby. Husky was already at the zero stage and at level ten, and according to Alpha¡¯s experience, letting Husky carry the Blast Stone at this time meant there was a great probability of evolving. Moreover, Husky also had a bunch of mechanical creations on him, which may further increase the probability of evolution. As expected, when Bai Qi made Husky use the Evolution Egg, a strong wave of weakness returned, and even the Angel Fruit that he had held in advance fell from his hand. Was this Epic Material so terrifying? Bai Qi, fighting dizziness, tried to pick up the Angel Fruit but Alpha, who had been by his side, picked it up and handed it to him. At the crucial moment, Alpha was still reliable. Bai Qi quietly gave Alpha a thumbs up, then began to chew the fruit ferociously. Crisp and chicken flavored. As he chewed, Bai Qi appraised the taste of the Angel Fruit, regaining some energy, then opened a few bottles of God¡¯s Water and drank it, finally feeling somewhat better. ¡°Survived that one. Next time I have to put this in my mouth in advance.¡± Although he knew that after recovery, both his physical constitution and spirit would improve, the feeling was really quite uncomfortable. He hoped this idiot could evolve into a form powerful enough. As Bai Qi waited anxiously, the Bronze Egg finally cracked open again. The air around suddenly exploded and Alpha, who had always been silently guarding Bai Qi, quickly erected an ice wall in front of Bai Qi. What would the effect be if one were to use a legendary material for evolution, given how powerful the effect from an epic material was? Finally, the explosion in the air gradually faded, and a giant wolf half a human height slowly stepped out of the smoke. The cold, dark red machinery covered half of its body, and one could barely see red energy flowing in its deep blue eyes, adding some sense of pressure. It seemed to have evolved successfully. Howl? But not long after this form took shape, Husky¡¯s expression changed, and with its tongue hanging out, it started running around the yard, causing explosions from time to time. ¡°Well, it¡¯s still the same stupid dog.¡± Bai Qi covered his face and sighed, glanced at Alpha next to him, and Alpha immediately waved his Ice Sword and froze Husky. However, this time, Husky was not helpless as before. A flash of red light in his eyes and the ice layer where the mechanical claw touched exploded. This guy, can already control the Blast Power? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes sparkled, and he didn¡¯t stop the contest between the two beasts, but instead stood aside and watched. Ice Skeleton and Blast Wolf, who would win? After breaking free from the control of the ice layer, Husky boldly rushed towards Alpha. Red energy wound around the mechanical claw and ruthlessly slapped Alpha. The energy derived from an entire Blast Stone was not comparable to any of his previous small mechanical creations. Thinking that he could finally suppress this hateful skeleton, Husky showed a joyful smile on his face and even began to daydream about making this skeleton serve him in the future. Because of this, Husky didn¡¯t notice at all that a broad Ice Sword was swinging at him from the left. Awoo awoo¡­. Accompanied by a series of screams, Husky was knocked to the ground by the Ice Sword. The Blast Power which had just been finally condensed also completely dissipated, and Husky had to endure Alpha¡¯s beating. ¡°Alright, alright, don¡¯t break it.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi held back his laughter and stopped Alpha¡¯s action. Although Husky¡¯s intelligence was higher than Alpha¡¯s, his battle experience was much poorer. It served him right to be beaten for thinking about other things during a fight. Bai Qi walked up to Husky, focusing his Spirit Power on Husky. [Name]: ??? (Beta) [Race]: Mechanical Engineering Department, Wolf Species (spirit power variation) [Growth Level]: First Stage, Level One [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Race Skills]: Perception (Mastered), Mechanical Assembly (Beginner), Blast Strengthening (Beginner), Current Resistance (Mastered), Blast Claw ¡¯ (Beginner) [Energy Value]: 5000 [Condition]: Evolvable Husky¡¯s panel had entirely changed. Despite being just at the first stage, level one, its Energy Value had already matched Alpha¡¯s level four capacity. Moreover, it had two new skills related to Blast Power. ¡°I understand the Blast Claw, but what¡¯s Blast Strengthening? Beta, show me.¡± Bai Qi, having never heard of such skill, ordered this to Husky. Equally curious about its new ability, Husky thought for a moment, trotted over, picked up a nut, and flung it away. Boom! The nut exploded mid-air, resembling a small hand grenade. Wasn¡¯t this just a stable version of a bomb maker? Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, controlling Husky¡¯s desire to continue practicing. This evolution was evidently successful. Husky had acquired offensive capabilities and would come in handy once the designed configurations were in place and ready for modification. But what is the meaning of the question mark here in the name section? Could it be that Husky¡¯s evolution path was unique and had not been documented before? Seems plausible. Leaving aside the Blast Power, the fusion of mechanics and flesh lifeforms would also be unique to Husky. ¡°So, I have to name the race?¡± Stroking his chin, Bai Qi contemplated. Possessing the Blast Power, having half mechanical body, and being from the Wolf Species. Why not name it Blast Meeh Wolf then! Bai Qi Slapped his palm, prepared to confirm Husky¡¯s new species, when he saw Husky¡¯s head shaking wildly. ¡°What, don¡¯t like it? I think it¡¯s really good.¡± Bai Qi was very pleased with the name he came up with, he thought it sounded better the more he said it. Woof, woof, woof! (I want to name myself.) Husky conveyed his thoughts to Bai Qi. A mechanical arm then emerged, swiftly writing a few large characters on the ground. ¡°Valley-breaking Mechanical Wolf?¡± Bai Qi read the words out loud, unconsciously glancing at Alpha standing beside him. That name¡­ it carries a massive grudge, doesn¡¯t it¡­ It¡¯s not like these two had known each other for that long. ¡°Let¡¯s just call it Valley-breaking Mechanical Wolf. We should set longer-term goals, stop picking on our own kind.¡± Awooo ~ (Alright, I¡¯ll give you humans this one.) Husky raised his head proudly and strutted towards the workshop. However, Alpha¡¯s soul flame within his eye sockets flickered intensely. Creak, creak. (Master, may I punch him?) Chapter 57 - Chapter 57: Chapter 56: Federal Security and Logistics Management Bureau Chapter 57: Chapter 56: Federal Security and Logistics Management Bureau Translator: 549690339 The next day. Bai Qi arrived at the Beast Master Association on time, and after inquiring with the front desk receptionist, he headed for the meeting room. President Qin and a well-dressed tall man were already in the room by the time Bai Qi arrived. For some reason, the two were not conversing, and simply sat quietly in the room. Seeing this made Bai Qi feel somewhat guilty as he initially thought he was lucky not to be late. ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re here. Let me introduce you. Yi Yu, special representative of the Federal Security and Logistics Management Bureau,¡± President Qin gestured to the man, ¡°And this is Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Nice to meet you, I¡¯m Yi Yu.¡± Yi Yu stood up, smiling as he extended his hand, ¡°The name of the Federal Security and Logistics Management Bureau is a bit long, so we usually just call it the Thirteenth Bureau.¡± This brought to mind a certain comic book character, their bureau chief wasn¡¯t a one-eyed bald guy by any chance, was he? ¡°Hello.¡± Bai Qi shook Yi Yu¡¯s hand and took his seat at President Qin¡¯s prompting. ¡°I¡¯ve already briefed Bai Qi about the general situation. Now it¡¯s time for the two of you to negotiate the specifics of the trade.¡± President Qin clearly had no intention of beating around the bush, and he got straight to the point before leaning back and falling silent. Are you not going to help me bargain, Old Qin? Even if you told me to name my price, you could at least give me an idea, couldn¡¯t you? At least tell me what this Federal Security and Logistics Management Bureau is about. Seeing this, Bai Qi quickly shot President Qin a look, but Qin didn¡¯t seem to notice. No matter how hard Bai Qi strained and twitched his eyes, Qin remained impassive. ¡°Um, I hope you don¡¯t mind me addressing you directly as Bai Qi,¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s state, Yi Yu smiled warmly, ¡°Relax, Bai Qi. I¡¯m just here on behalf of the Thirteenth Bureau to negotiate a trade with you, not the Federation. So you can just take it easy.¡± Can I say the very existence of this Thirteenth Bureau is what makes me a bit timid? Seeing Bai Qi standing there silently, Yi Yu began, ¡°Before I came here, I got to know a bit about you, Bai Qi. You¡¯re a first-year student in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Star Mechanics Academy. At 534 p.m. on May 6th of this year, you awakened your talent and contracted an undead department beast, a Mutant Skeleton Soldier, in the Elf House.¡± Do these guys specialize in prying into personal information? They even checked when I awakened my talent? Bai Qi nodded, ¡°That¡¯s correct.¡± Having finished, Yi Yu gave a small smile, ¡°I¡¯m sorry for overstepping. It¡¯s a professional habit to be thorough. This is just to make our trade easier. I hope you don¡¯t mind.¡± Do I have a choice in the matter? Bai Qi shook his head in response, and Yi Yu continued, ¡°Considering your current developmental path, I¡¯ve prepared two trade proposals for you.¡± ¡°The first one: the Thirteenth Bureau can provide you with a Mythical Material and access to all Mechanical Engineering blueprints up to the Legendary Level. But the key to the Lamentation Tower and the right to explore it must belong entirely to the Thirteenth Bureau. Neither you nor anyone in your association will be allowed to enter for exploration before the Thirteenth Bureau opens the Lamentation Tower again.¡± The old man Qin was right. This federal institution really was wealthy. They begin negotiations by offering a Mythical Material and the entirety of the Mechanical blueprints. They truly were arrogant in their wealth. Without mentioning the value of the Mythical Material, access to all blueprints of the Mechanical Engineering Department up to the Legendary Level was already a considerable asset. In simple terms, with these materials, provided Bai Qi secured sufficient funds, he could manufacture any mechanical armament except the Federation¡¯s core weapons. It seemed he wouldn¡¯t be at a loss to exchange the key to the Secret Realm Tower of uncertain value for a Mythical Material and access to the entire Mechanical Engineering blueprints. After contemplating for a while, Bai Qi turned his gaze back to Yi Yu, ¡°And the second option?¡± Yi Yu let out a small grin, ¡°For the second option: the Thirteenth Bureau will still provide you with a Mythical Material, but we won¡¯t be able to provide the Mechanical Engineering related blueprints. The key to the Lamentation Tower will belong to the Thirteenth Bureau, but Mr. Bai Qi, you will still retain the right to explore the tower. However, we request that the Thirteenth Bureau be allowed to explore it three days prior.¡± ¡°Exchanging the right to the Secret Realm Tower for a Mythical Material and access to the Mechanical Engineering blueprints, I personally suggest that you choose the first option, Bai Qi.¡± ¡°After all, even the Beast Master Association doesn¡¯t have access to certain Mechanical Engineering blueprints.¡± Upon hearing this, President Qin remained silent. The Meeh Department was crucial to mankind¡¯s ability to resist the Ferocious Beast Tribe, so each piece of core knowledge was, understandably, held by the Federation. Yi Yu wasn¡¯t speaking out of turn. Seeing President Qin¡¯s reaction confirmed the truth of Yi Yu¡¯s words for Bai Qi. After contemplating for a moment, Bai Qi made his decision. ¡°I choose the second one.¡± ¡°But, I would like to modify one condition.¡± Actually, had it been earlier, Bai Qi would¡¯ve undoubtedly chosen the first one. However, when he thought about Luo Xiang¡¯s specific advice to him to learn about rune knowledge and to study hard, Bai Qi felt the value of the Lamentation Tower must¡¯ve greatly exceeded his expectations. The attitude of the Thirteenth Bureau was the best proof of this. Yi Yu nodded in understanding, ¡°You can. After all, negotiations are underway, and we can discuss any ideas.¡± ¡°I need a Mythical Material belonging to either the Undead or Space Department, but I can¡¯t give up the right to explore three days in advance.¡± The Thirteenth Bureau was subordinate to the Federation and was specifically responsible for handling such matters. If they were given three days to explore first, wouldn¡¯t there be nothing left afterwards? With this, Yi Yu immediately shook his head, ¡°Mythic Space Materials are far too scarce, and with my authority, I can¡¯t guarantee that to you. However, I can try to apply for Undead ones. As for the three days of exploration rights, I apologize, but this is the bottom line for the Thirteenth Bureau, and I cannot compromise on it.¡± Seeing how adamant he was, Bai Qi fell silent. ¡°Ahem¡­¡± Seeing both fall silent, President Qin finally intervened, ¡°How about this: keep the three-day priority exploration right for the federation while they will provide some Mechanical Engineering blueprints as well?¡± Yi Yu pondered for a moment and then lifted his head, ¡°Let¡¯s follow President Qin¡¯s suggestion then. However, when it comes to the Mechanical blueprints, I can only provide material up to the fourth stage. Would that be acceptable?¡± At this, Bai Qi nodded repeatedly, trusting President Qin completely. Given his long years of life and experience, he surely must have had a more profound understanding of the matter. As for what would be left after three days, that would be a matter of destiny. Even though he couldn¡¯t attain all the Mechanical Engineering blueprints up to the Legendary Level, having access to the ones up to the fourth stage was enough for now. He couldn¡¯t be too demanding after all. ¡°This storage card contains all the Mechanical Engineering blueprints up to the fourth stage. As for the Mythical Undead material, I¡¯ll apply for it later, so it might take some time.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s agreement, Yi Yu took out a storage card and handed it to Bai Qi, and Bai Qi gave Yi Yu the key he had prepared beforehand. ¡°With this, we have a deal.¡± Yi Yu, with a grin, put the key away, ¡°In six days, President Qin, please clear the vicinity of the Lamentation Tower. The Thirteenth Bureau will then come and take over on time.¡± ¡°Fine, safe travels.¡± President Qin responded coolly, before asking his secretary to see Yi Yu out. ¡°Mr. President, why do I get the feeling you¡¯re not too fond of this guy?¡± Waited until Yi Yu left, Bai Qi finally voiced his doubts. ¡°Not exactly, I just don¡¯t want to have too much contact with this madman.¡± ¡°A madman? He seems pretty sane to me.¡± Bai Qi expressed his doubt, and President Qin said seriously, ¡°That¡¯s because those who have seen him in his insane state have all been sent to Federation Prison.¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t want him to keep an eye on you every day, it¡¯s better to keep your distance.¡± Well, if he¡¯s a stalker, then Bai Qi better be more cautious.. Chapter 58 - Chapter 58: Chapter 57: Old Rival? Chapter 58: Chapter 57: Old Rival? Translator: 549690339 President Qin obviously didn¡¯t want to talk more about Yi Yu, and directly changed the topic, ¡°By the way, did you bring the two attribute stones with you? I happen to be free today and could help you figure out how to use them.¡± According to Luo Xiang, even Thirteenth Bureau might not be able to clear the next tower within three days, likewise for Bai Qi. So to be safe, it was better to try and increase Bai Qi¡¯s strength as much as possible. ¡°Uh, I¡¯ve already used one of them.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, ¡°I don¡¯t know how, but when Beta touched the blast stone, it evolved.¡± President Qin:¡±¡­¡± ¡°Are you sure your talent isn¡¯t accelerated evolution?¡± Bai Qi shook his head repeatedly and then ran out before President Qin could react. ¡°President, I have to go back and organize some data, so I won¡¯t chat anymore.¡± Watching Bai Qi run away like a rabbit, President Qin quietly pulled back his hand, feeling suddenly exhausted. It was too casual for pets to evolve these days, right? It was quite different from when he was training them in his time¡­ Woof woof woof! (Human, something else is coming out!) The Husky, who was studying the Easy Mechanical Manual with Bai Qi, suddenly raised his head and began to bark wildly in the direction of Undead Hill. ¡°It¡¯s okay, they probably just opened the next tower. Bai Qi glanced at the time, it was the last day of Gusu City¡¯s exclusive exploration rights to Lamentation Tower. It turned out that the Federal Organization had cracked the gate of the next tower within one day. According to this trend, in three days, he would probably only be able to get a little soup. However, being able to exchange for a mythical material and a manual for Four Stage mechanics was not a loss. Moreover, he was now completely certain that Husky could sense the appearance of the Secret Realm Tower. ¡°If we get a chance in the future, we must pay attention to spiritual materials. If Beta can sense the birth of the Secret Realm Tower in advance, we¡¯ll make a fortune.¡± Bai Qi imagined the sight of Husky digging out Secret Realm Towers everywhere in the future and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. Arroo? (Human, are you crazy?) With a puzzled look on his face, the Husky looked at Bai Qi, who immediately punched the Husky and said, ¡°Stop looking around, did you remember the tactics I told you about?¡± Woof! (Are you looking down on someone? Besides, are we discussing tactics now?) The Husky rolled his eyes, controlling a mechanical arm to grab a small metal ball of varying size and type from the row in front of him and threw it at the ice wall in front of him. Boom! The metal exploded instantly, blasting a small hole in the ice wall. ¡°Cough cough¡­ icm radius brass ball, explosion radius 3cm, mediocre effect.¡± Bai Qi glanced at the detector beside him, quickly recorded the data, and on top of this row of data, dozens of similar rows of data had already been recorded. The Husky¡¯s blast strengthening skill could store the blast power in the metal and then explode as needed. Although it didn¡¯t seem as direct as the blast claw, Bai Qi saw it as more valuable for development. Adding blast power to a mechanical being that already had explosive power would yield a power greater than the sum of its parts. What he had to do now was to find the metal with the highest compatibility with Blast Power. ¡°As expected, Kl alloy has the highest energy storage capacity and is much more stable, but the energy transfer speed is still a bit slow, but for now, it will have to do.¡± After Alpha had repaired the ice wall n times, Bai Qi finally screened out the metal with the highest overall properties, then opened the internal website of the association, and entered the task area to look around. As a member of the Beast Master Association, Bai Qi could also post tasks on this internal website. In order to find the metal he favored, Bai Qi tried to post a task on it. ¡°is the poster planning to make a bomb? Hey, are you a demon, I want to report.¡± ¡°The one upstairs, zz, verified.¡± ¡°+2¡± ¡°+23333-¡± ¡°Did the original poster run to the wrong place? This problem sounds like something a mechanic would encounter.¡± -Not necessarily, those of us with fusion talents also need this kind of metal to make weapons.¡± ¡°Oh my god, fusion talent! Respectfully admiring the big shot!¡± ¡°Paying respects to the big shot!¡± ¡°Long live the emperor¡­ uh, sorry, wrong place.¡± Why were there so many eccentric comments on the forum of the Association? Bai Qi frowned and quickly skimmed past those meaningless replies, finally finding the information he wanted in an unnoticeable corner. Black Mountain Old Dog: ¡°If you want to simultaneously ensure energy storage capacity, stability and transmission speed, ordinary native metals won¡¯t work. It would have to be an alloy. If you¡¯re interested, you can try the Titanium Platinum Alloy, it should meet your needs.¡± Titanium Platinum Alloy? Why did it sound so familiar? Bai Qi pondered but couldn¡¯t remember exactly where he¡¯d heard the name, so he decided to directly ask Black Mountain Old Dog. After waiting for seven or eight minutes, Black Mountain Old Dog responded. ¡°Gusu City, third floor of Jiuding Mall.¡± Jiuding Mall? A shopping mall under Xia¡¯s Group? Was it already built? Seeing Black Mountain Old Dog¡¯s reply, Bai Qi finally remembered where he had heard the name Titanium Platinum Alloy. It seemed Xia Xuan once mentioned it during one of Professor Chu¡¯s classes? They really managed to develop it. Bai Qi thanked Black Mountain Old Dog, collected his two pets into the Beast Control Space and headed straight to Jiuding Mall. ¡°WOW, so this is what being backed by a conglomerate feels like, it¡¯s on another level compared to the commercial streets.¡± Looking at the shopping center in front of him, which looked like a large cauldron, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but praise its grandeur. Seeing what was for sale inside made his eyes spin. Xia¡¯s group was a rising conglomerate in the Federation, its business was almost entirely related to Mechanical Engineering. Their prices were pretty high, not suitable for DS teenagers like him. But now, he had turned things around. Suppressing his impulse to shop, Bai Qi headed straight for the stores on the third floor. ¡°Titanium Platinum Alloy? I¡¯m sorry, but we¡¯re currently out of stock. If you need it, I can recommend some other alloys to you.¡± After listening to Bai Qi¡¯s purpose, the third floor¡¯s shop assistant apologized, shook his head, and started recommending other alloys to him. ¡°For example, this Taishan Alloy is similar to the Titanium Platinum Alloy, and its properties are only slightly different. You can consider it. Bai Qi picked up the Taishan Alloy, weighed it in his hand, and rejected it immediately. Husky¡¯s stature was too small, the weight of this Taishan Alloy was too heavy. If they used it on Husky, he could forget about moving quickly. ¡°Don¡¯t like it? No worries, we still have¡­¡± The shop assistant introduced Bai Qi to some different metals, but they were all common alloys. Bai Qi looked around casually, but none of them really interested him. Forget it, let¡¯s make do with the Ki alloy for now. Bai Qi walked around but didn¡¯t find any alloys he favored. He was about to leave when a tall and thin figure blocked his way. Bai Qi tried to sidestep it and leave, but the figure still blocked his path. ¡°Excuse me.¡± ¡°Huh- is this your attitude towards an old opponent? Old opponent? Bai Qi looked up, and was completely dumbfounded when he saw Xia Xuan, who was standing in front of him with a proud face. So, having one fight makes you an old opponent now? Chapter 59 - Chapter 59: Chapter 58: Mechanical Restructuring Chapter 59: Chapter 58: Mechanical Restructuring Translator: 549690339 & Xia Xuan glanced at the metal shop behind Bai Qi, suddenly thought of something, and asked, ¡°Have you reached the second stage?¡± Oh my god, this guy is too sharp, he can even figure this out? Bai Qi glanced at the second Rune Mark that he still kept hidden, unsure where he had given himself away. As a mechanical warfare student, you naturally chose the Mechanical Engineering Department, and coming to Jiuding Mall to buy materials shows your good taste.¡± Xia Xuan seemed quite pleased with Bai Qi¡¯s expression, and continued, ¡°Just so happens, I have also just broken through to the second stage, you can accompany me for another round.¡± So it was just a wild guess¡­ But it didn¡¯t matter, anyway, he no longer needed to keep it a secret after he attempted the second tower. Bai Qi sighed resignedly and said, ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m in a rush, I don¡¯t have time to play with you.¡± He had to climb the next tower in three days, and he needed to quickly replace the mechanical armor parts on Husky with Kl alloy to build up his combat power. He didn¡¯t have spare time to spar with this guy. ¡°You!¡± Xia Xuan was clearly annoyed by Bai Qi¡¯s attitude, but before he could react, a soft-looking young man who had always been following him stepped forward and yelled at Bai Qi, ¡°It¡¯s your good fortune that our Master Xuan is willing to fight with you, you actually dare to refuse, let me, Hua Rong, teach you a lesson.¡± How could he encounter such a cliched scene even in another world? Looking at Hua Rong who was brimming with righteous indignation, Bai Qi was full of dark lines. ¡°Hua Rong, out of the way!¡± Xia Xuan pushed Hua Rong away, glanced at the Titanium Platinum Alloy counter behind Bai Qi and asked, ¡°Based on your look, are you here to buy Titanium Platinum Alloy?¡± Bai Qi kept silent, and Xia Xuan seemed to have found Bai Qi¡¯s weakness, a trace of a smile surfaced on his face. ¡°Well, as long as you¡¯re willing to fight me one round, regardless of the outcome, I can gift you a batch of Titanium Platinum Alloy.¡± With that said, the smile on Xia Xuan¡¯s face became even brighter. For someone like Bai Qi who came from a commoner¡¯s background, the next step should be to struggle for a while and then reluctantly agree to fight him. As for the result, naturally, he would be defeated and then take his favor and leave dejectedly. From small to large, he had played similar scripts so many times, this time it was just another opponent. ¡°Deal, cheaters will die a bad death.¡± Just as Xia Xuan finished speaking, Bai Qi directly grabbed Xia Xuan¡¯s hand and shook it vigorously. His speed was so fast that even a seasoned GT like Hua Rong felt inferior. ¡°You don¡¯t want to consider it further?¡± Looking at Bai Qi¡¯s excited face, Xia Xuan asked with some confusion. ¡°Are you backing out?¡± A trace of contempt appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face, immediately rendering Xia Xuan speechless. ¡°No, let¡¯s fight now!¡± As the mall carefully established by Xia¡¯s Group, the Jiuding Mall naturally had training grounds, but compared to the training grounds provided by the association, the price was several times higher. After all, it was a private battleground, mainly for profit, and unlike before, Bai Qi didn¡¯t have to queue up painfully anymore. Xia Xuan took Bai Qi into the battleground, and immediately, referees and other relevant personnel entered to prepare. ¡°Both of us are Second Stage Beast Masters, so let¡¯s have a team battle.¡± Xia Xuan stood opposite Bai Qi and without waiting for Bai Qi¡¯s response, he consecutively summoned two beasts. One was still the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus, while the other one looked like a Sword Dragon Beast, but it was smaller than the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus. This fellow really does love the dinosaur series. Bai Qi removed the concealment of the second Rune Mark, and successively activated two arrays to summon Alpha and Beta. Crack crack. (Master, are we going to fight again?) Woof woof! Woof woof! (Humans, those two big guys, can I disassemble them?) The moment the two beasts appeared, they noticed the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus and Mechanical Sword Dragon Beast on the opposite side and seemed to be eager to try it out. ¡°One skeleton, and a crippled dog? Pfft¡­ With such a lineup, our young master Xuan could easily crush them!¡± Looking at the two beasts summoned by Bai Qi, Hua Rong couldn¡¯t help but ridicule him again. Only the referee at the side seemed a bit confused. The Energy Value of these two beasts seems a bit unusual¡­ Looks like I need to get someone to replace this Energy Detection Device. The referee patted the detector on his head, and after seeing no changes in the value displayed, he simply took it off and started announcing the match rules. The rules for team matches are, both sides can summon two beasts to fight at the same time. The match will end when all of one side¡¯s two beasts have lost their ability to fight. Do either of the sides have any objections?¡± Bai Qi nodded, this was his first time participating in a team match, but it wasn¡¯t his first group fight. After all, he had been trained in the Lamentation Tower, a 2V2 is definitely fair. The referee confirmed with Xia Xuan once more, and seeing the latter nod, he declared, ¡°If both sides have no issue, then, the match begins!¡± The referee exited the battleground, and immediately, the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus fired several missiles, landing in the middle of the battleground, stirring up a cloud of dust, making it impossible to see the scene on the other side. Xia Xuan stared closely at Bai Qi¡¯s Alpha, and said, ¡°Last time, I let you ambush me successfully, this time, I won¡¯t make the same mistake.¡± Having said that, Xia Xuan pointed to the Fierce Dragon Beast and Sword Dragon Beast. The two Mechanical Dinosaurs quickly transformed, and slowly began to reassemble. Mechanical reassembly? Seeing the transformation of the two Mechanical Dinosaurs, Bai Qi immediately recognized it. The reason the Mechanical Department was able to surpass other departments in a short span of hundred years and relied on by the Federation to coexist peacefully with the Ferocious Beasts, besides having the ability to load nuclear weapons, was primarily due to this mechanical reassembly. Almost every Beast Master would study combination techniques after contracting multiple beasts. But no matter how well harmonized, the best combination techniques were still based on the coordination of multiple beasts, and inevitably there were flaws. However, the Mechanical Department could fuse multiple beasts into a single beast into a new piece of machinery, the effect was definitely more than adding 1 + 1. Soon after, the Fierce Dragon Beast and Sword Dragon Beast completed their reassembling. What appeared on the battleground was a dragon-headed giant nearly four meters tall, and the giant held a serrated long sword in his hand. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s see if your skeleton can still beat my Mechanical Tyrannosaurus in a close combat!¡± Xia Xuan was smiling confidently, looking at Alpha, who was only slightly taller than the Fierce Dragon Beast¡¯s leg, he had already started imagining the scene of the Fierce Dragon Beast ruthlessly crushing Alpha. As for Husky, Xia Xuan ignored it directly. What can a crippled dog with mechanical prosthetics do? ¡°Are you sure you want to engage in close combat?¡± Watching Xia Xuan giving up the greatest firepower output ability of the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus for a melee fight with him, Bai Qi¡¯s face became a little funny. ¡°What, are you scared! If you¡¯re scared then admit defeat!¡± Xia Xuan¡¯s smile became even more distorted, failing to notice the evil smile on Bai Qi and Husky¡¯s faces. ¡°Beta, deploy the artillery!¡± Chapter 60 - Chapter 60: Chapter 59: Shrimp and Pigs Heart Chapter 60: Chapter 59: Shrimp and Pig¡¯s Heart Translator: 549690339 At Bai Qi¡¯s command, four discs flew out from Husky¡¯s half-body armor and landed on the ground, quickly extending into a small turret. The mechanical folding technology was one of the things Bai Qi learned from the reference materials given by Yi Yu. Xia Xuan, who was initially taken aback by Bai Qi¡¯s words, was stunned for a moment, but his laughter erupted uncontrollably upon seeing the tiny turret, smaller than the foot of the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus¡ªSword Dragon Armor Model. ¡°A turret? You call this thing a turret?¡± ¡°Fierce Dragon Beast, take them out!¡± Xia Xuan waved his hand, and the Fierce Dragon Beast immediately charged towards Alpha and Husky with its serrated greatsword. Alpha, seeing this, immediately prepared to fight back, but was stopped by Bai Qi. ¡°Beta, show them what you¡¯ve got.¡± Woof! (Roger that!) With a howl from Husky, the four turrets fired in unison, spewing out not shells, but small metal balls. Seeing the metallic spheres being released from Husky¡¯s turret, Xia Xuan¡¯s disdain grew. The Mechanical Tyrannosaurus quickly swung its greatsword, smashing all the spheres into fragments. Even though these metal spheres seemed to possess no offensive power, Xia Xuan would not allow any mishaps this time¡ªhe was here to redeem his former disgrace. Unfortunately, things did not go as he had planned. The moment the greatsword came into contact with the metal balls, they burst apart, revealing webs that flew toward the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus, covering much of its body in an instant. However, the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus paid no heed to these webs, continuing to move as normal. However, as the number of webs increased, it was forcefully glued to the ground. ¡°Black Widow No.6¡¯s stickiness has passed the test in actual combat.¡± Watching the webs successfully restrict the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus¡¯s movements, Bai Qi nodded with satisfaction and even made a note of it. ¡°So, you plan to restrain my Mechanical Tyrannosaurus with this?¡± Xia Xuan huffed coldly. Several metal pipes extended from the body of the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus and spewed fire across the webs, quickly burning them off. ¡°Of course not.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, snapped his fingers, and the turrets shot out countless steel balls. They landed on the Fierce Dragon Beast just before it could break free from the web restrictions. Some landed on its surface, others on its joints, with no exceptions¡ªall were firmly attached to it. Bang! Bang! Bang!¡­ As Husky¡¯s eyes flashed red, the steel spheres exploded one after another, causing the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus to shake violently. ¡°Miniature bombs? Impossible! How could something so small have this much power!¡± The surprising potency of the steel sphere explosions had taken Xia Xuan off guard. The connection between the hastily assembled Sword Dragon Armor and the Fierce Dragon Beast suffered damage as a result. However, the spheres could only damage the relatively fragile joints. The overall structure of the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus was not severely affected. ¡°Sword Dragon Beast, dismantle!¡± Xia Xuan abruptly deactivated the Sword Dragon Beast¡¯s weapons, intending to order the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus to counterattack. However, he soon noticed that Husky had somehow reached the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus. He eyed the Mechinal Tyrannosaurus menacingly, various tools in his mechanical arm. Awoooo! (Dismantling brings me joy!) Ding, dong¡­ To the onlookers¡¯ astonishment, Husky swiftly disassembled the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus¡¯s ankle, knee and limb joints¡­ In the blink of an eye, Husky had severed the connections throughout the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus. ¡°Haha¡­ Do you think I would be defeated by the same trick twice after my last failure!¡± Watching Bai Qi attempt the same tactic, Xia Xuan taunted him bitterly. He immediately sent orders to the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus¡¯s numerous auxiliary brains. The supposed-to-be-completely-shutdown Mechanical Tyrannosaurus suddenly split apart, preparing to launch an attack on Husky. ¡°Uh, I suggest you not¡­ oh, too late.¡± Upon seeing Xia Xuan insisting on activating the modular components to make an offensive move, Bai Qi immediately tried to stop him. Still, the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus¡¯s charging was too fast. Before Bai Qi could finish his words, streaks of red energy had appeared all over the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus. Boom! Boom! Boom! The Blast Power, agitated by the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus¡¯s own energy, exploded instantly. This also detonated the accumulating energy, mercilessly reducing all the individual parts into fragments. Woof! Woof, woof, woof! (Art! This is art!) Husky, who had detected the danger early on and hidden behind Alpha, looked at the continuously exploding Mechanical Tyrannosaurus with eyes full of longing. When would he be able to create such art independently? ¡°This match is won by Bai Qi!¡± While Husky was admiring his masterpiece, the referee had already made a decision. Actually, there was nothing to decide. The Mechanical Tyrannosaurus¡¯s every part had its own standalone energy source. They exploded when triggered by Husky¡¯s Blast Power. Other than the primary brain housing the soul, the other parts were blown to bits. Anyone could see who lost. ¡°Young Master Xia, you lost? To a dog?¡± Witnessing the defeat¨Cand a terribly disastrous one at that¨Cof the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus, Hua Rong and others who were originally cheering on the sidelines fell silent once again. Awooo? (Dog? I am a wolf!) Husky¡¯s ears twitched, staring back at Hua Rong with an angry look. Bai Qi, on the other hand, waved at Xia Xuan and said, ¡°Young Master Xia, don¡¯t forget the ton of Titanium Platinum Alloy you owe me.¡± ¡°A ton? Why don¡¯t you rob me!¡± Xia Xuan, still reeling from his second defeat, immediately snapped back to reality upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, glaring at him. Bai Qi clicked his tongue disdainfully, saying, ¡°Hey, didn¡¯t you say it was free?¡± Xia Xuan felt his face burning under Bai Qi¡¯s scornful gaze, and said, ¡°I can only give you 100KG, take it or leave it.¡± Although the Titanium Platinum Alloy wasn¡¯t the best Xia¡¯s Group had to offer, it wasn¡¯t something that was readily available either. The 100KG was already from his personal stash. ¡°Tch, I guess that will have to do.¡± Bai Qi sighed somewhat reluctantly. With only 100KG, it was unlikely to be used as a regular consumable. However, it was more than enough to build Husky a permanent half-body armor and turret model. ¡°Please do send the 100KG Titanium Platinum Alloy to the Beast Master Association, Young Master Xia.¡± Bai Qi withdrew his pets and made his way out. As he walked out the door, he suddenly turned back. ¡°Oh, by the way, Young Master Xia, when are you planning our next fight? I¡¯d like to think about what I want in advance.¡± Puft! Xia Xuan felt a surge of bitter bile rise in his chest. Hua Rong and others were so angry that they couldn¡¯t speak, pointing at Bai Qi with wide-open eyes. The nerve of him! What a shameless scoundrel! Chapter 61 - Chapter 61: Chapter 60: Tower of Gratitude Chapter 61: Chapter 60: Tower of Gratitude Translator: 549690339 Ding-dong, ding-dong. The continuous ringing of the doorbell echoed in Bai Qi¡¯s ears while he was busy, yet his attention remained focused on the Rune Dictionary in his hand, showing no intention to get up and answer the door. ¡°Alpha, go get the door.¡± Clank clank. (Understood, Master.) Alpha obediently nodded, and with a shimmering flash, he went to the door and opened it, revealing a gigantic griffin standing at the entrance. ¡°Um, hello, is your master home?¡± Looking at Alpha, who was as imposing as an Ice Warrior, Lv You asked somewhat uncertainly. Clank clank. (Master, someone is looking for you.) Alpha communicated Bai Qi telepathically, then started to study the griffin standing in front of him. More accurately, he was examining the griffin¡¯s wings. (This strange bird, it seems stronger than me.) Alpha¡¯s ribs twitched unconsciously, as if he wanted to fly like the griffin. At that moment, Bai Qi finally walked out and seeing Lv You, he was somewhat puzzled. ¡°I don¡¯t recall ordering something recently?¡± Scratching his head awkwardly, Lv You said, ¡°I¡¯m not here for a delivery today. President Qin asked me to escort you to Undead Hill.¡± Undead Hill? Has the Thirteenth Bureau¡¯s three-day exploration priority expired? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up as he quickly dashed back into his house to store his two pet beasts in the Beast Control Space. After quickly packing up a few items, he came back out. ¡°Shall we start our journey now?¡± ¡°Um, sure.¡± Lv You nodded, feeling a bit puzzled. Didn¡¯t the president say that this guy is oblivious to the concept of time? He seems okay to me. Bai Qi mounted the griffin, which immediately extended its wings. With a few flaps, they took off and shot toward the direction of Undead Hill. ¡°In addition to delivering packages, Lv You, you seem to also work as a chauffeur¡­ uh, a door-to-door pick-up service?¡± Lv You nodded and remarked, ¡°I had no other option, Gale Wing is a Lord-level Creature. The materials needed to train it are so abundant, I have to take on extra jobs to afford it.¡± An inspiring youngster! Bai Qi looked at Lv You admiringly, remembering how he himself used to rack his brains over earning money. In contrast, he seemed to have lost that fighting spirit now. Sigh, money does corrupt! Gale Wing was fast. It didn¡¯t take them long to arrive near Lamentation Tower. Lv You landed Gale Wing steadily, ¡°I can only drop you off here. It¡¯s a restricted area ahead and I can¡¯t get any closer.¡± ¡°Alright, thanks for the ride.¡± The sight of Lamentation Tower was so close, Bai Qi quickly rushed towards it. Thanks to the long-term ¡°training¡± from the Evolution Egg and the feedback from his two pet beasts, Bai Qi¡¯s physical stamina had considerably improved. If it were his former world, he could have broken all Olympic records in minutes. In no time, Bai Qi arrived at the bottom of Lamentation Tower. Seeing him, President Qin instantly came forward and said, ¡°You¡¯re here faster than I expected. It seems getting someone to pick you up was the right call.¡± So, is that how you see me? Bai Qi remained silent, looking at the unchanged Lamentation Tower around him, asking, ¡°Where¡¯s the next tower? I don¡¯t see it.¡± ¡°Tower of Gratitude is interconnected with Lamentation Tower. It¡¯s right beneath your feet.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s question, Yi Yu also came over, ¡°I apologize, but the people we sent to explore have not yet exited. It may take some time for you to wait. As compensation, we will inform you about the first floor.¡± Just the first floor? That¡¯s stingy. Bai Qi nodded, exchanging no further words with Yi Yu. If Old Qin, a cunning fox who had lived several decades longer than him, didn¡¯t want to get too involved with Yi Yu, Bai Qi certainly wouldn¡¯t push his luck. If he got targeted by Yi Yu, even if Evolution Egg could now be used in the Beast Control Space, there was no guarantee it wouldn¡¯t slip up. He didn¡¯t want to be sliced up for research like a lab rat, or be caged like a laying hen. Yi Yu noticed Bai Qi¡¯s distance, maintaining his smile, he no longer attempted a conversation, silently waiting for the Thirteenth Bureau¡¯s exploration team to return. Whoosh! Finally, when Bai Qi was getting slightly bored, a man dressed in a warrior outfit and wielding a pair of hammers appeared before the gate. ¡°Xusheng, how did it go?¡± Seeing the man appear, Yi Yu asked in a low voice. Li Xusheng shook his head, ¡°There were too many Rune Puppets on the fifth floor, I couldn¡¯t break through.¡± Yi Yu nodded, pointing to Bai Qi, he said, ¡°This is Bai Qi, the one I told you about. Share with him the situation about the ferocious beasts on the first floor.¡± Li Xusheng nodded and walked over to Bai Qi. But when he was about to speak, he saw Bai Qi with a haggard face, looking as if he had suffered a huge blow. Fifth floor? The fifth floor?!! Do you have any idea how many first-time rewards I missed by five floors?!! Bai Qi thumped his chest in pain. Only after noticing Li Xusheng approaching did he come back to his senses. ¡°Thirteenth Bureau special task force member, Li Xusheng, Third Stage Beast Master.¡± ¡°Beast Master Association member, Bai Qi, Second Stage Beast Master.¡± After briefly introducing themselves, Li Xusheng began to explain the situation of the first floor. ¡°The first floor has three Hellfire Sword Demons. Their offensive capabilities are just decent ¨C as long as you break them down one by one, you¡¯ll be fine.¡± That¡¯s it? Just that? Bai Qi listened carefully but the story never continued. When he saw Li Xusheng closing his mouth, he became sure of his guess. ¡°Well then, thank you.¡± Even if it wasn¡¯t much helpful, at least he now knew about their number which was still a piece of information. ¡°No need.¡± Li Xusheng shook his head, looked at Bai Qi¡¯s extended hand, hesitated for a moment and his double hammers suddenly disappeared. He quickly reached out, skimming shake Bai Qi¡¯s hand and was off. Crack. In just a fleeting moment of their handshake, the Evolution Egg suddenly cracked a few times. The progress of the Bronze Egg immediately grew by fifteen percent. [Name]: Evolution Egg (Bronze Egg 25%) [Condition]: Activated Is this guy a pet beast? Bai Qi looked at Li Xusheng with some surprise. It was rumored that once the pet beast evolved to Seven Stage Legend, it gained the ability to transform into a human form. Was the Thirteenth Bureau so extravagant that they sent a Legendary Ferocious Beast to climb the tower? Bai Qi¡¯s gaze caught Li Xusheng¡¯s attention. The neutrality on Li Xusheng¡¯s face was instantly replaced by hostility. At that moment, President Qin stepped in. ¡°He is the descendant of a Beast Master and a Legendary Pet Beast. He hates being treated like a freak so, unless you want him to beat you up, it¡¯s best to stop looking at him that way.¡± Bai Qi suddenly understood. Feeling remorseful, he waved at Li Xusheng, before swiftly heading towards the entrance. If a Third Stage Beast Master like Li Xusheng could only reach the fifth floor, this Tower of Gratitude must be challenging. He better hurry up and climb the tower. If he missed out on the rewards for being the first to clear it, he¡¯d be miserable.. Chapter 62 - Chapter 62: Chapter 61: Goblin Technology, Shocking the Human Heart Chapter 62: Chapter 61: Goblin Technology, Shocking the Human Heart Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi put his hand on the door of the Lamentation Tower, and the door, which was originally covered in flickering ice-blue runes, immediately flipped, identical to the stone door he had encountered on the ninth floor. He then felt a moment of dizziness, then disappeared from where he stood. Upon Bai Qi¡¯s disappearance, Yi Yu suddenly asked President Qin, ¡°President Qin, do you think Bai Qi can clear the Tower of Gratitude?¡± President Qin shook his head, saying, ¡°Even the Thirteenth Bureau couldn¡¯t clear it, how could our small association in Gusu City possibly do it?¡± ¡°President Qin, you¡¯re being modest. I actually think that Bai Qi has a good chance.¡± Yi Yu smiled, making no attempt to conceal his admiration for Bai Qi, leaving President Qin and Li Xusheng, who was resting at the side, looking on in surprise. After a moment of spatial disturbance, Bai Qi found himself standing on a red volcano. The environment was much like the eighth floor of the Lamentation Tower. ¡°Alpha, are you able to handle the three Hellfire Sword Demons that will appear?¡± Bai Qi summoned Alpha. Immediately, three holes opened in the red crystal wall above him, and three Hellfire Sword Demons, each holding a red longsword, descended from it. ¡°Ghoul speak.¡± (No problem.) Alpha nodded confidently, his Ice Sword quickly forming in his hand. A bone-chilling coldness emanated from him, spreading in all directions and dispelling the heat of the volcano. The Elemental System abilities were indeed useful. Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, then he summoned the Husky. Woof, woof, woof! (What is this hellhole? Why is it so hot!) The moment the Husky appeared, it was startled by the intense heat. Its instinct was to retreat back into the Beast Control Space. Despite losing its Ice-based skills, the Husky still preferred colder environments. Being put in a volcanic environment was practically torture. ¡°Quit moping around. You didn¡¯t seem to mind when you played around with explosions.¡± Bai Qi shoved the Husky away and pointed toward Alpha, who had already begun to engage the three Hellfire Sword Demons. ¡°Keep an eye out. If Alpha can¡¯t beat them, you go up and help.¡± Woof? (Can¡¯t beat them? Human, are you joking with me?) The Husky glanced at the energy data displayed on the monitoring device and looked disdainfully at Bai Qi. [Name]: Ice Shadow Swordsman (Alpha) [Race]: Ice Clan, Undead Department [Growth Level]: First Stage Seven Level Defining [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Racial skills]: Bone-breaking Reformation (Perfect), Steel Skeleton (Perfect), Ice Sword Slash (Proficient), Shadow Lotus Skill (Proficient), Ice Armor (Proficient) [Energy Value]: 11000 [Condition]: Evolvable Even though Alpha was only at First Stage-Seven Level, its energy value was close to that of a Second Stage. You want me to help out? How rude? And besides, who wants to help this moronic bonehead? The Husky cast a glance at Alpha, who was in the midst of a fierce battle, yawned out of boredom, and started fiddling with his mechanical guidebook. Fighting was too boring, and only boneheads like Alpha, who lacked a brain, enjoyed it. Studying art was much more interesting. Seeing the Husky¡¯s attitude, Bai Qi could only shake his head helplessly, but he didn¡¯t make a fuss about it. While they were bantering, Alpha had completely taken control of the pace of the battle. The flaming swords of the three Hellfire Sword Demons had been mostly covered in ice, severely diminishing their firepower. ¡°Alpha, finish this quickly.¡± Ghoul speak. Alpha nodded, and with a swing of Frost Sorrow, he beheaded the Hellfire Sword Demons. He then picked up a red crystal that had appeared on the ground and returned to Bai Qi¡¯s side. [Name]: Fire Soul Crystal [Description]: A product formed after a soul is roasted by flames. Is this it? Because it¡¯s not the first time, they gave me this thing? Is customer service here? Could you please change it to a Soul Stone for me, thanks. Bai Qi looked somewhat disgustedly at the Fire Soul Crystal in his hand and casually tossed it to the Husky. Awo? (What is this thing, can it explode?) The Husky deftly caught the Fire Soul Crystal and, after a brief examination, became interested. However, at this time, the teleportation circle to the next level also gradually appeared. The Husky didn¡¯t have time to study it carefully, and was dragged by Bai Qi into the next level. The second floor was still very hot, but it wasn¡¯t a volcanic scenario, rather it resembled a medieval central European castle. If you replaced the magma in the moat with a river. ¡°Why does it feel like Ironforge? Are the owners of these two towers dwarfs?¡± Bai Qi suspiciously looked at his surroundings, while Alpha was the first to detect something wrong and ceaselessly roared at a wall covered with runes.¡± Boom! An oddly shaped humanoid mech burst from the wall and immediately launched an attack on Bai Qi. What the hell, why is this level attacking the Beast Master? Looking at Alpha standing in front of him, Bai Qj immediately put some distance between himself and the mech. At the same time, he patted the Husky¡¯s head, asking, ¡°Got any intel?¡± So as not to waste the Husky¡¯s sensing abilities, Bai Qi placed the monster guide that President Qin gave him on the Husky, making it easy for it to investigate. Woof woof! (Almost there, don¡¯t rush me.) The Husky was hopping up and down, and its half digital eye scanned the humanoid mech continuously. It quickly obtained specific data. [Name]: Rune Puppet ¨C I [Race]: Mechanical Engineering Department? [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Description]: An ancient mechanical puppet, abilities and attributes unknown A Rune Puppet? Seems Li Xusheng mentioned it when he came out. Is this the thing he mentioned? Looking at the Rune Puppet in front of him, with arms of varying thickness and lengths, he even had a large chimney on his back, Bai Qi suddenly became interested. Although the mechanical department only became popular in the Beast Control system in recent decades, Automatons had been passed down for a long time. Some similar creations existed in several large countries before the founding of the Federation. However, these had basically all been lost. Now that I¡¯ve come across a complete one, I naturally want to study it carefully. ¡°Alpha, be careful not to damage it.¡± Woof woof! Woof woof! (Dumb bone, go easy on it.) Both the man and the dog showed great interest in the Rune Puppet, causing Alpha, who was originally prepared for a big fight, to suddenly become somewhat restrained. Giggling¡­. Seeming to sense Alpha¡¯s unease, the attack of the Rune Puppet suddenly became more fierce. A large circular saw appeared on the Rune Puppet¡¯s right arm, spinning toward Alpha. Seeing this, Alpha immediately released several streams of frost to block, but they were all easily cut in half by the circular saw. Just as the Rune Puppet was about to reach Alpha, the Puppet¡¯s movements suddenly froze, and the arm holding the saw suddenly exploded. Did it explode by itself? Could it be that the owner of this place isn¡¯t a dwarf, but a goblin?! Chapter 63 - Chapter 63: Chapter 62: Rune Puppet Chapter 63: Chapter 62: Rune Puppet Translator: 549690339 Awooo? (Who from over yonder is crossing tribulation here?) Seeing the sudden explosion of the rune puppet, the Husky¡¯s eyes lit up, keen to rush over and examine it, but a wall of ice rose before the Husky, blocking its path. Clatter clatter. (This is my enemy!) Alpha stood in front of the Husky, staring at the rune puppet on the ground because of the circular saw explosion, without any hesitation, it immediately launched an attack. (Take advantage of your illness, take your life!) Even so, this fellow was far from being ill, yet! Sure enough, as Alpha launched another attack, the circular saw, which had initially been blown away by the blast, suddenly flew back and reconnected to the hand of the rune puppet. Can it actually be played this way? This technology seemed to have a hint of mechanical recombination. Bai Qi became increasingly curious as he watched this, while Alpha¡¯s Ice Sword Slash also landed on the Rune Puppet. Thick frost constantly spread through Alpha¡¯s ice sword. Though the rune puppet continued to cut ceaselessly, it couldn¡¯t match the speed of the frost¡¯s spread, slowly restricting its movement. Bai Qi requested to restrict its movement, and Alpha naturally implemented this thoroughly. Clang clang. However, just when Alpha was about to completely subjugate the rune puppet, the puppet¡¯s eyes suddenly turned bright red, a huge cannon barrel emerged from its chest, and a hot energy began to converge in the center, leading its icy surface to start melting. ¡°Alpha, take it down first.¡± Upon seeing the sudden outbreak of the rune puppet, Bai Qi no longer had the leisurely spirit of play, directly ordering Alpha to take it down. Clatter clatter. Following Alpha¡¯s command, it lifted its massive sword, and rows of ice blades howled out. With the mastery of Ice Sword Slash gradually increasing, Alpha could now control the form of the frost attack, no longer the crude ice flower it was initially. This method was learned from Han Wei¡¯s Wind Demon Wolf. It seemed effective at present, directly slashing the rune puppet into fragments. Without the external mechanical concealment, there was an hollow metal cube from within the rune puppet, and at the center of the cube, a fiery red crystal was embedded. A Fire Soul Crystal? Can this be used as a power source? Bai Qi, somewhat surprised, looked at the Fire Soul Crystal at the heart of the rune puppet. As he was about to have Alpha pick up the core, runes emerged on it. The fragments of the shattered armor, much like the previous circular saw, also displayed the same patterns before flying back towards the core. In a short moment, the rune machine began to reform. It can self-repair? Was ancient technology this powerful? Bai Qi¡¯s face changed, suddenly understanding why Li Xusheng, a third-stage hybrid beast master, couldn¡¯t defeat the rune puppet. Was it because he was simply worn down? ¡°Alpha, aim for its core.¡± Bai Qi issued a new command to Alpha, which immediately understood. Alpha once again launched an Ice Sword Slash, while the rune machine swung its circular saw in defense. The massive cannon on its chest also did not rest, launching attacks of red energy towards Alpha. However, the frequency of Alpha¡¯s attacks clearly far exceeded that of the rune puppet and it was quickly disassembled again, revealing its core. This time, Alpha didn¡¯t give his opponent the chance to reassemble. Its dark blue body promptly disappeared into the shadows, transforming into a shadow lotus that directly pierced the core. The previously dazzling runes were corroded by the power of the shadow, instantly dissolving. After the core shattered, the remaining parts exploded in sequence, not giving Bai Qi a chance to examine them. The keeper of this Secret Realm Tower is very stingy indeed. Bai Qi silently mocked himself for a moment before picking up a piece of red metal that had appeared on the ground to examine it. [Name]: Red Flame Iron [Description]: A metal born under high-temperature conditions that has an extremely strong absorption capacity for flames. This isn¡¯t too bad, it could be used to create some attribute counteracting tools. Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, had Alpha freeze the Red Flame Iron before handing it to the Husky, and then, without rushing to the next level, began to study the broken core he got from Alpha. It seemed that due to Alpha¡¯s Shadow Department Power, the core, which should have been a gathering of energy, had been preserved instead. Bai Qi gave the core a careful examination but didn¡¯t find anything resembling a circuit. The energy from the Fire Soul Crystal seemed to be transmitted out of thin air. ¡°What a pity, the rune on it has been destroyed, otherwise, we might have gotten a clearer picture of the situation.¡± Bai Qi let out a sigh of regret then turned to the Husky, asking, ¡°Did you record anything just now?¡± Woof woof! (Do you think I can get through this ice wall with my height?) The Husky rolled its eyes somewhat annoyed, looking at the ice wall that had formed just over its height, its resentment was obvious. ¡°Forget it, the next level should still be the Rune Puppet, Alpha, remember to control it directly with the Shadow Lotus.¡± Bai Qi tossed aside the now discarded puppet core and proceeded to the next level with his twin pets. Underneath the Lamentation Tower. Li Xusheng, finally recovered, stood up ready to continue challenging the tower but was stopped by Yi Yu. ¡°Don¡¯t rush, let¡¯s see if he can make it.¡± Yi Yu pointed at the gradually illuminating fifth rune on the gate and chuckled, ¡°President Qin, the Beast Master Association has quite a few talents recently, eh? A second stage Beast Master has actually made it to the fifth level. ¡°Just a stroke of good luck.¡± President Qin gave a wry smile, ¡°I have also investigated, isn¡¯t this tower a relic of the Era of Law Emperor? Rune Puppets and the Mechanical Engineering Department are quite related after all.¡± ¡°True, but this Bai Qi is still quite impressive.¡± Yi Yu nodded in agreement, just as he was about to say something else, a massive Skeleton Dragon descended from the sky, landing in front of the Lamentation Tower. The youth with a baby face sat upright on the Skeleton Dragon. ¡°Skeleton Dragon? Are you Heguang¡¯s son, Bai Qiucha? Why didn¡¯t your father come?¡± President Qin glanced at the Skeleton Dragon a few times and immediately recognized the newcomer¡¯s identity. Bai Qiucha called back the Skeleton Dragon and went up to President Qin, bowing slightly, ¡°My dad had a sudden matter to attend to and left Gusu City. In the future, Qiucha might need to rely on President Qin more.¡± ¡°No need to rely on anyone, with your father¡¯s status, no one dares to bully you.¡± President Qin chuckled, ¡°By the way, what brings you here today?¡± Bai Qiucha pointed at the Lamentation Tower, ¡°Before my dad left, he assigned me a task, he asked me to clear this Secret Realm Tower.¡± ¡°I see.¡± President Qin nodded and turned to Yi Yu, ¡°Minister Yi, can we add one more person on our side?¡± Although the Thirteenth Bureau only asked for three days of priority exploration rights, it was only for Bai Qi. According to practice, the Thirteenth Bureau has exclusive exploration rights for this month. Yi Yu smiled saying, ¡°The son of Legendary Celestial Brilliance, of course it is possible.¡± ¡°Xusheng, you can go in as well.¡± Li Xusheng nodded, glanced at Bai Qiucha and turned towards the entrance, while Bai Qiucha furrowed his brows, but followed in as well.. Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: Chapter 63: Not Upholding the Martial Chapter 64: Chapter 63: Not Upholding the Martial Morality Translator: 549690339 The two of them, one leading and the other following, arrived at the entrance. Li Xusheng saw that the rune for the fifth floor was flickering, a hint of surprise crossing his eyes. A Second Stage Beast Master was about to challenge the fifth floor so soon? No wonder this guy was the first to clear the Lamentation Tower. Looking at the persistently flickering rune for the fifth floor, Li Xusheng couldn¡¯t help but stop in his tracks, as if he wanted to see how far Bai Qi could go- ¡°Move, I¡¯m in a hurry.¡± Just as Li Xusheng halted, Bai Qiucha overtook him from behind and walked directly toward the entrance. As the Legendary Son, this wasn¡¯t Bai Qiucha¡¯s first solo exploration of the Secret Realm Tower. If it hadn¡¯t been for the specialness of this tower as mentioned by his father, he might not have even come. Seeing this, Li Xusheng furrowed his brow, an unintended flash of bloodlust in his eyes. ¡°Cough cough, what a crappy tower, ganging up on Beast Masters.¡± Just as Li Xusheng was about to explode with rage, a disheveled Bai Qi appeared at the entrance, tiny sparks still visible in his hair and clothes. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s disheveled state, President Qin understood and sympathized despite his regrets. A Third Stage Beast Master like Li Xusheng was stuck on the fifth floor, so it was understandable that Bai Qi, a Second Stage Beast Master, couldn¡¯t get past. He might have been a bit too hasty. ¡°Bai Qi, how do you feel?¡± President Qin walked over to Bai Qi and asked in a low voice. At the same time, Bai Qiucha, who had been preparing to enter the Secret Realm Tower, also halted, examining Bai Qi closely. He was somewhat interested in whoever his father considered noteworthy. Bai Qi shook his head, saying, ¡°The fifth level has fifty Rune Puppets at the least at the First Stage, and they can regenerate; we can¡¯t beat them through brute force.¡± Fifty? That explained it. Understanding dawned on President Qin. That number of enemies was indeed difficult for someone like Bai Qi to handle, since he hadn¡¯t been a Second Stage Beast Master for long and his Pet Beasts weren¡¯t high level. Even if there were options for Area of Effect attacks, it would still be difficult to clear this level. Moreover, judging by the fact that even a Third Stage Beast Master like Li Xusheng couldn¡¯t pass, these Rune Puppets were not just superior in numbers. The regenerative power that Bai Qi mentioned was important as well. ¡°But I may have found a trick. If I study it a bit more, I should be able to manage.¡± Just as President Qin was about to comfort Bai Qi and suggest they retry another day, his next words startled him. Both Li Xusheng and Bai Qiucha frowned. This guy was quite cocky. Seeing this, Bai Qiucha completely lost any remaining interest in Bai Qi and entered the Secret Realm Tower directly, while Li Xusheng also turned and left. ¡°Bai Qi, you are sure you can make it?¡± ¡°Shouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡± Bai Qi nodded, and then began studying the Rune Dictionary with Husky. ¡°Are you sure you remember everything?¡± Woof woof! (Human, you may underestimate your own skills, but don¡¯t undervalue this Woof!) Seeing the man and dog so engrossed in their conversation as if no one else was around, President Qin suddenly felt redundant. He silently retreated to the side, gazing at the flickering rune of the fifth floor, filled with admiration. Truly worthy of being the son of Celestial Brilliance. With the Skeleton Dragon and his unique Talent as a Soul Communicator, he stood unmatched amongst his peers. But this Li Xusheng was also formidable, as he was the offspring of a Legendary Pet Beast. Although the lineage might be a bit diluted, he wasn¡¯t inferior to Bai Qiucha. Perhaps, the key to clearing the Tower of Gratitude depended on these two. ¡°Okay, Beta, do you remember how to do it?¡± Shortly after, Bai Qi closed the Rune Dictionary and the confident Husky strutted his way towards the Tower of Gratitude. As Bai Qi passed Minister Yi, Yi u gave a slight smile and asked, ¡°Are you all set?¡± ¡°I suppose.¡± Nodding, Bai Qi looked at Yi Yu¡¯s smiling face and inexplicably felt a bit unnerved. This guy wouldn¡¯t be¡­into him, right? Yi Yu nodded, saying, ¡°Then let me wish you successful passage in advance. Maybe we can even have a second transaction.¡± ¡°Uh, thanks.¡± GLancing around at Yi Yu, Bai Qi shivered involuntarily and quickly dove into the Tower of Gratitude. ¡°It seems Minister Yi is really fond of Bai Qi, huh?¡± Hearing Yi Yu¡¯s words, President Qin couldn¡¯t help asking. However, Yi Yu just shrugged and said, ¡°Isn¡¯t your association the same? The Special Training Program isn¡¯t open to just anyone.¡± Who would believe that! President Qin turned away and fell silent, both of them once again sinking into a quiet stupor. Secret Realm Tower Fourth Floor. Bai Qi and Husky suddenly appeared before the teleportation circle leading to the fourth floor, with a fragment of a Rune Puppet ¨C Type III lying by Bai Qi¡¯s feet. Compared to the Lamentation Tower, this Secret Realm Tower¡¯s creator had a bit of a sense of humor, having added a memory feature. Bai Qi summoned Alpha, made sure both pets were OK, then stepped onto the fifth floor. Unlike the previous Ironforge style, the environment of the fifth floor resembled a primitive workshop. Indeed, it was from these workshops that the fifty Rune Puppets emerged. ¡°Alpha, try to focus on control as much as possible, and wait for my order, Beta, find the opportunity to ambush.¡± Click, clack. (Master, I want to try again.) A strong feeling of unwillingness transmitted back to Bai Qi¡¯s mind. Shaking his head, he said, ¡°It¡¯s not that I think you can¡¯t succeed, but that this challenge is just too brutal. They never intended for lower stage Beast Masters to pass. Let¡¯s try out a new method first.¡± Alpha looked down in disappointment, but his attention was quickly seized by the fifty Rune Puppets ¨C Type I pouring out from the workshops. Clang, clatter! As soon as these fifty Rune Puppets appeared, they started to wobble toward Bai Qi. Meanwhile, Alpha did not hesitate to charge at them, brandishing Frost Sorrow. The enemies in this Tower of Gratitude were different from those in the Lamentation Tower; they didn¡¯t ignore the Beast Masters at all. Any kind of attack would do; if Bai Qi let these guys get too close, he would be in danger. Therefore, Alpha didn¡¯t hold back at all during the attack. With an Energy Value of 11,000, Alpha could use his skills freely without worrying about their cost. Due to Bai Qi¡¯s command, Alpha mostly just damaged the Rune Puppets¡¯ circular saw arms and the giant cannon on their chest. He didn¡¯t damage the Puppet Core in the middle. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to; he just couldn¡¯t. During the previous challenge, both Alpha and Husky had joined the battle: Alpha with his melee slash, Husky with his distant bombardment. In just a moment, they had demolished more than ten Rune Puppets. But as they were wrecking these puppets, the workshops started to release the same number of puppets. No matter how they fought, the battlefield always retained a regiment of fifty Rune Puppets. In other words, the creator of the Secret Realm Tower basically didn¡¯t intend for a Second Stage Beast Master to pass.. That was totally unfair! Chapter 65 - Chapter 65: Chapter 64: Luo Xiang Truly Did Not Deceive Chapter 65: Chapter 64: Luo Xiang Truly Did Not Deceive Me Translator: 549690339 ¡°Beta, have you found that rune yet?¡± Woof, woof! (Almost, almost, stop rushing me.) Husky¡¯s eyes darted around the Rune Puppet, lighting up when he saw a symbol that was akin to a balloon. He summoned four cannons and bombarded the Rune Puppet. Once he ascertained that the puppet had utterly lost its capacity to move, he pounced on it and struck the rune with his paw. Squeak, rattle¡­ Once Husky smacked the rune, the struggling Rune Puppet stiffened, the runes on its body winking out one by one until it finally ceased all movement. Upon seeing that the Rune Puppet has shut down, Bai Qi turned to the workshop on his side. Once he confirmed no new puppets had been dispatched, he started cheering excitedly. Sure enough, as long as the Rune Puppet was not destroyed, the workshop won¡¯t release new ones. No wonder Alpha was fightng tirelessly before. All you needed was to turn these puppets off. No wonder Luo Xiang took special pains to teach me runes. Knowledge is truly the ultimate source of power. Luo Xiang didn¡¯t lie to me! ¡°Alpha, target the rune that Beta discovered earlier. Just don¡¯t attack the core; everything else is fair game.¡± Bai Qi relayed Husky¡¯s discoveries to Alpha. Alpha instantly revised his combat approach, splitting the filial sword he held into two Frozen Daggers. He began to swiftly dart around within the Rune Puppet. Cleared of the greatsword¡¯s restrictions, Alpha¡¯s attack frequency increased markedly, and hardly any Rune Puppets could keep moving in his wake. They were either totally shut down or corrupted to the point that only a Puppet Core remained. ¡°Tsk, indeed, it¡¯s a Speed Variation. These daggers are his main weapon.¡± Watching Alpha reap widely among the Rune Puppet legion, Bai Qi could not but lament: ¡°Looking at this, is my Double Swords Berserker hopeless?¡± Under the Lamentation Tower. The fifth floor¡¯s rune was fully lit at last, and the runes of the sixth floor began to flash slowly. Somebody had passed the fifth floor! Upon seeing the scene, President Qin¡¯s eyes sparkled. His thoughts immediately flew to Bai Qiucha, who recently entered. As expected of Legend¡¯s son ¡ª his strength was truly superior ¡ª he cleared the fifth floor in a short time. Considering this, the Secret Realm Tower will ultimately end up in the hands of the Beast Master Association. JJust then, Bai Qiucha emerged at the entrance, closely followed by Li Xusheng. Both seemed drained, and Li Xusheng was heavily wounded, bearing no visible trace of the blood dripping from his wounds. Seeing Bai Qiucha emerge, President Qin immediately asked with a broad smile, ¡°Qiucha, have you cleared the fifth floor?¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, saying, ¡°Barely managed to clear it. However, the Skeleton Dragon was used up too much. I can¡¯t pass the sixth floor.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve done well already. Defeating fifty Rune Puppets at once is certainly challenging.¡± Hearing Bai Qiucha¡¯s brief account, President Qin didn¡¯t withhold his praise. ¡°Xusheng, have you activated your second talent?¡± Yi Yu shot a glance at the wounds on Li Xusheng¡¯s body, his expression instantly turning cold. ¡°Those puppets are troublesome. Without activating my second talent, I wouldn¡¯t have had enough stamina.¡± Yi Yu nodded, his face once again lighting up with a cheery smile, he said, ¡°Alright, remember to write a report to me when you get back.¡± Li Xusheng remained silent, nodding his head without saying anything else. He glanced at Bai Qiucha, who was also busily recovering his energy nearby, and planned to rest himself. ¡°Hey, if the two of you are out, who¡¯s in the sixth floor now? Bai Qi?¡± After chatting with Bai Qiucha for a while, President Qin suddenly noticed that the rune for the sixth floor was still flashing. He paused in surprise, and Bai Qiucha and Li Xusheng stopped their rest to look towards the entrance. The obsidian doors of the Tower of Gratitude had the sixth rune constantly flickering. The frequency of the flickering kept increasing until it finally stabilized. The sixth floor, they passed it too?! Bai Qiucha and Li Xusheng exchanged a glance. They simultaneously gave up on their rest and dashed towards the entrance, but they were stopped by President Qin and Yi Yu respectively. ¡°Let¡¯s first see what¡¯s happening, no hurry.¡± President Qin watched the rapidly flashing seventh rune, his face full of disbelief replaced by a bright smile. He actually managed to pass the sixth floor before two genius third stage Beast Masters. He truly did not make a mistake about this kid. He must take this little guy to the headquarters, those old guys will be so jealous. ¡°The seventh floor is passed too.¡± As President Qin was thinking about the next steps, Bai Qiucha suddenly spoke. Regardless of President Qin¡¯s objections, he dashed towards the Tower of Gratitude. The same scene was also playing out with the Thirteenth Bureau. However, Li Xusheng was unable to convince Yi Yu and had to reluctantly stay put. Watching Bai Qiucha¡¯s rapidly retreating figure, President Qin shook his head helplessly, then looked towards the Tower of Gratitude¡¯s entrance with a puzzled expression. Just how did Bai Qi manage to go through the fifth, sixth and seventh floors so quickly? The seventh floor of the Tower of Gratitude. Bai Qi, seeing Alpha and Beta showing clear signs of fatigue, halted their progress. After taking a few bites of Angel Fruit, he put his twin pets into the Beast Control Space and activated the Evolution Egg. This wasn¡¯t a last-minute attempt for a breakthrough; he was just using the Evolution Egg to help his twin pets recover their energy value. Even though they had figured out the trick to pass the challenge, the fifty Type II and Type III enemies of the sixth and seventh floors depleted quite a bit of energy from his pets. In their current state, they definitely wouldn¡¯t be able to pass the eighth floor. While the pets were evolving, Bai Qi began to inspect the rewards from passing the fifth, sixth, and seventh floors first. The reward for passing the fifth floor was a piece of Red Flame Iron covered in runes, the reward for the sixth was a brand new puppet core, and the reward for the seventh was a carving knife made entirely of black crystal. It looked almost as if they were asking him to craft his own puppet. Bai Qi played with the carving knife for a bit before drawing out a blank piece of Red Flame Iron, ready to start carving in the same way as the piece from the fifth floor. Despite Bai Qi¡¯s several attempts, he couldn¡¯t leave any trace on the Red Flame Iron, and he finally gave up, frustrated. ¡°This thing, it¡¯s definitely not a task for ordinary humans.¡± Bai Qi packed the carving knife, watched the still silent Bronze Eggs in Beast Control Space, and chewed up the entire Angel Fruit in record time. The powerful energy instantly filled up Bai Qi¡¯s physical strength and spirit power. The remaining energy wasn¡¯t wasted; instead, it surged into the Evolution Egg, accelerating the evolution process of his twin pets. Eating supplements during peak physical condition could speed up the evolution. This was a pattern that Bai Qi recently discovered. Although there was no need to waste resources in normal times, it was quite handy in times like this. Soon, the two Bronze Eggs hatched, and the reinvigorated Alpha and Husky were summoned out by Bai Qi again. ¡°Let¡¯s depart and see what the eighth floor looks like..¡± Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: Chapter 65: Alpha Soaring in the Sky Chapter 66: Chapter 65: Alpha Soaring in the Sky Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi stepped through the teleportation circle transporting him to the eighth floor of the Tower of Gratitude. The eighth floor was a vast square. Bai Qi looked around but didn¡¯t see any room present. ¡°Looks like they¡¯re not gunning for a crowd fighting tactic this floor,¡± he muttered to himself before noticing another teleportation circle lighting up on the other side of the square. Was this a straight pass? Did his actions somehow glitched the game? Just as Bai Qi begin to worry about a potential ban from the administrators of Secret Realm Tower, the ground in front of him suddenly collapsed, creating a deep chasm between him and the teleportation circle. As expected, there weren¡¯t any easy ways out. Bai Qi peered over the edge of the floor at the flowing magma below, feeling slightly overwhelmed. One would surely die if they fell into that scorching temperature. He should have formed a pact with a flying pet beast sooner, then he could have just flown across. Unlike Husky, who was currently of no use at all. Woof? (Human, I didn¡¯t force you to form a pact with me. Plus, are you sure you could fly across?) With a look of disdain, Husky threw a handful of steel balls into the sky. Massive rune symbols appeared on the crystalline barrier above, emitting waves of energy that turned the steel balls into fine powder. Alright, it wasn¡¯t going to be that easy after all. Boom! Boom! Boom! As Bai Qi mulled over a strategy, stone pillars rose from the magma, forming a bridge leading straight to the other side. Considering the destructive power of those rune symbols just now, Bai Qi didn¡¯t rashly step onto this road. He examined the rune symbols thoughtfully. ¡°Alpha, go and step on that stone pillar.¡± Following Bai Qi¡¯s command, Alpha approached. As soon as his paw touched the rune, a Rune Puppet appeared from the crystalline barrier overhead and landed in front of them. ¡°I knew it.¡± Bai Qi nodded as Husky swiftly manipulated its cannon turret, reducing the Rune Puppet to fragments in no time. ¡°Looks like this Secret Realm Tower is indeed meant to test rune skills.¡± After smoothly progressing through the fifth, sixth, and seventh levels, and now encountering this trial, Bai Qi would have to be quite dim-witted not to notice the purpose of the tower. ¡°If my guess is right, to clear this floor we¡¯ll need to understand these runes,¡± he mused. But it seems, there are other ways to evade the dangerous runes as well. As this idea struck, Bai Qi¡¯s lips curled up slightly. He patted Husky and said, ¡°It¡¯s your time to shine.¡± Woof! (Human, finally you¡¯ve come begging to me.) Husky strutted confidently onto the stone pillar. The first one, no problem. The second one, also fine. The third¡­ The fourth¡­ Using its excellent perceptual abilities, Husky successfully avoided the threatening runes. It reached the middle of the stone pathway without incident. Woof woof woof! (Bonehead, I win this time!) Husky paused, glancing defiantly at Alpha. But before it could gloat for long, the rune beneath its feet suddenly changed, the resulting shockwave sending the overly confident Husky flying. Arwooo! Arwooo! Seeing the forming runes overhead, Husky howled miserably, unable to stop itself from rising. Just then, Alpha leaped high and landed heavily on Husky, pushing it back to the ground. Alpha nimbly twisted its body and narrowly dodged the energy beam. However, with this maneuver, Alpha was left falling towards the magma below. ¡°Husky, fire the rope!¡± Seeing the descending Alpha, Bai Qi swiftly instructed Husky. But before it could respond, the ribcage of Alpha sprung open. A layer of frost slowly spread from the ribs, amazingly transforming into a pair of ice wings. Alpha¡¯s fall slowed as it extended the icy wings. It barely managed to glide back using the unfamiliar mechanism. Wow, who knew you could do that! Seeing Alpha¡¯s ingenious solution, Bai Qi was thrilled. He realized that these ice wings were more of a gliding method, not empowering Alpha to fly as freely as other flying pet beasts. However, it was a new way for Alpha to maneuver. Just like my pet, intelligent and amazing, follow me! Woof! (Damn it! I knew that ice-head would pull a stunt like this.) Husky cast an envious glance at Alpha. It felt the bump on its head and turned away disgruntled. Bai Qi inspected his two pets, making sure they were fine, then once again turned his attention to the path before him. The number of stone pillars never changed, but the runes on them did every 30 seconds. Their distribution was completely random without apparent patterns. With restricting runes above and burning magma below, the only way to pass was to cross the stone path within half a minute. Leaving them with one choice. ¡°Later, Alpha, you¡¯ll do this and Husky, you¡¯ll do that¡­understood?¡± Bai Qi called over his two pets, whispering instructions. While Alpha didn¡¯t seem to completely grasp the plan, Husky vehemently shook its head. Woof woof woof! (I refuse to be on top!) ¡°Ahem, then how about the bottom?¡± Bai Qi looked at Husky with a wicked glint in his eye, causing Husky to shiver all over. Despite its initial defiance, Husky eventually succumbed to Bai Qi¡¯s intimidation. It allowed Bai Qi to hoist it onto his shoulders and Alpha hefted them both up. Then came the skeletal dog armor! ¡°Alpha, let¡¯s go!¡± The moment the pillar¡¯s runes started to shift, Alpha was off like an arrow from a bow. Husky on Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder was providing rapid guidance to navigate the safest path. Bang! Finally, right at the moment when the rune on the stone pillar was about to change, the group managed to step onto solid ground. Alpha abruptly halted, the unsuspecting Husky went flying, crashing face-first onto the ground. Woof! (Bonehead, you¡¯ll pay for this!) After delicately setting Bai Qi down on the ground, Alpha disappeared, leaving behind a monocle that fell into Bai Qi¡¯s hand. The monocle¡¯s design was very simple, similar to the ones that Bai Qi knew from his past life. The nobles of ¡®O¡¯ country wore similar designs. Aside from that, it didn¡¯t seem to possess any special attributes. However, if combined with the items he received from previous floors, it made sense. When Bai Qi put on the monocle, his vision immediately changed. The previously uniformly colored rune now had various different hues to them. The earthy yellow runes were the ones that launched Husky into the sky earlier. Red ones were absolutely explosion runes. And there were colorless ones too. Wait, weren¡¯t those the safe routes?! Giving such a divine tool as a floor reward, this didn¡¯t seem like they really wanted to hand it over.. Chapter 67 - Chapter 67: Chapter 66: Passing Through Again Chapter 67: Chapter 66: Passing Through Again Translator: 549690339 ¡ã But despite his complaints, Bai Qi was highly satisfied with this pair of mono lens glasses. Being able to see runic attributes would be significantly beneficial for his future studies. Still, he decided that it would be best to seek Professor Dong¡¯s advice on using these glasses correctly. Bai Qi carefully stowed away his runic monocle and stepped back on the teleportation circle, arriving at the ninth floor. As soon as he entered the ninth floor, he saw a deactivated rune puppet crouching on the floor, one hand on its forehead, a precisely crafted Rubik¡¯s Cube floated in front of it. Remembering the previous challenge, Bai Qi didn¡¯t rush to grab the Rubik¡¯s Cube. He kept Alpha on alert towards the puppet and began investigating his surroundings. ¡°Beta, is there danger here?¡± Bai Qi patted the Husky on the head. The Husky, unimpressed, twisted its head away without responding. (I know, but I won¡¯t tell.) Looking at the Husky¡¯s behavior, Bai Qi maliciously grinned, grabbed the Husky and threw it towards the rune puppet. Bark Bark Bark Bark! (Humans, I may not be a wolf, but you are truly a dog!) After landing, the Husky roared at Bai Qi, who callously ignored him. Bai Qi walked over to the rune puppet, examined it closely, and found that not only was its power exhausted, many of its runes were damaged-it was completely useless now. ¡°So, is the ninth floor another welfare distribution?¡± Bai Qi immediately recalled the ¡°Lamentation Tower¡± scenario, took a deep breath, and picked up the Rubik¡¯s Cube. The cube was made of obsidian, a third-order Rubik¡¯s Cube, with runes randomly engraved on it. Bai Qi didn¡¯t know their purpose. And that was it? Bai Qi waited patiently; neither the first-time clear rewards nor the teleportation out appeared. ¡°Quit!¡± ¡°QUIT!¡± Bai Qi tried all the languages he knew; the secret realm tower gave no response, almost like it planned to trap him there. ¡°Damn it, I had too many cheats activated and finally got account locked.¡± Distressed, Bai Qi hand ruffled through his hair, looking at the scrambled Rubik¡¯s Cube in his hands, suddenly had an idea and started looking it over thoroughly. The previous step tested observation, maybe the ninth step tests operation, Bai Qi reasoned. Bai Qi didn¡¯t know many runes, but even a third-order Rubik¡¯s Cube didn¡¯t pose much of a challenge to him, even if he couldn¡¯t understand the runes on it. Soon enough, he was able to complete the third-order Rubik¡¯s Cube. Six runes had light up m succession, and the cube was pulled out of his hand and flew into the air. So it was like that, huh? Bai Qi nodded his head in satisfaction, awaiting the arrival of the first-time clear rewards. However, the runes on the cube only flickered before dimming and descending back into Bai Qi¡¯s hands. It was still the same cube, only now it had transformed into a fourth-order cube. ¡°Why does this plot seem so familiar to me¡­¡± Looking at the now more challenging Rubik¡¯s Cube in his hands, Bai Qi rubbed his temples, his mind going back to an unending golden finger challenge. ¡°Using a Rubik¡¯s Cube as the ninth floor challenge is a bit childish, isn¡¯t it?¡± Bai Qi continued fiddling with the cube while shifting his attention to the broken rune puppet beside him. ¡°Maybe it wants me to repair this puppet.¡± Bai Qi considered the first-time clear rewards he had gotten so far and believed it was plausible. ¡°Who cares, let¡¯s try and see.¡± Back at the entrance to Twin Towers, Bai Qiucha, who had failed yet again, leaned against the Skeleton Dragon in defeat, his eyes never leaving the rapidly flashing ninth rune glyph on the entrance door, filled with uncertainty. He was a unique profession among beast masters, a Soul Communicator. He could establish connections with pets far stronger than himself without the fear of backlash, thus making him an outstanding figure among peers of the same level. But even so, he couldn¡¯t simultaneously eliminate 50 Rune Puppets-II on the sixth floor. Li Xusheng shared this uncertainty. As a fusion talent beastmaster with potent physical strength due to being mixed-race, he could output without concerns Still, he only passed the fifth floor after activating his secondary talent. As for the sixth floor, he was unsure he could get through. If these two third-stage Beast Masters couldn¡¯t pass it, who knows how Bai Qi blasted his way to the ninth floor. Perhaps this was why dad (the minister) was interested in this kid? Finally, under everyone¡¯s watchful eyes, the ninth floor¡¯s rune stabilized. Bai Qi reappeared at the entrance with an old rune puppet standing next to him. ¡°Bai Qi, you cleared the floor, what¡¯s the reward?¡± President Qin approached Bai Qi. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s tired expression, he summoned an elf. The elf circled Bai Qi, sprinkling countless spots of light. Bai Qi immediately felt his fatigue wash away; its effectiveness was much better than the Angel Fruit. ¡°President Qin, what kind of pet is that?¡± Looking at the elf that returned to President Qin after it aided him, Bai Qi wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth and asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t the association say they were going to give me a pet? Can I choose this one?¡± President Qin shook his head, saying smugly, ¡°Forget it. There is only one light elf in the Federation, none other.¡± Wow, a rare pet! Old Qin was lucky! Bai Qi put away his envy and started plotting something else. Perhaps, when Alpha evolves next time, he can come to Old Qin? The wool offered was free; why not take it? ¡°Ahem, we digressed.¡± President Qin pulled Bai Qi aside, glanced at Yi Yu not far away, and asked ¡°What¡¯s the reward of the ninth floor? It can¡¯t just be this useless puppet, ¡¯ right?¡± ¡°Um, kind of.¡± Bai Qi hesitated for a moment before giving an ambiguous answer. ¡°What do you mean by kind of?¡± With a black line on his face, President Qin looked at Bai Qi¡¯s evasive eyes and decided not to question further. With so many people and so many eyes here, it¡¯s not good to ask too much. ¡°Congratulations, you¡¯ve cleared two secret realm towers consecutively, that¡¯s quite an accomplishment even in the Federation.¡± Yi Yu smilingly walked over to Bai Qi and eyed the rune puppet next to him, saying, ¡°Is this the reward from the ninth floor?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Bai Qi answered, without the slightest hesitation. Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s confirmation, Yi Yu¡¯s eyes shone, he looked at the puppet closely and asked, ¡°I am very interested in runes, but I haven¡¯t found a decent rune puppet. Can you give this to me?¡± ¡°I can exchange it with mechanic handbook data after the fourth stage.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°Absolutely!¡± ¡°Deal.¡± The two of them quickly made the trade, one handed over the handbook, and the other handed over the puppet. It was all smooth and happy. However, the surrounding people were somewhat dumbfounded. What the hell just happened? Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: Chapter 67: Everyone is Overjoyed Chapter 68: Chapter 67: Everyone is Overjoyed Translator: 549690339 The transaction was finalized, and Yi Yu immediately put the Rune Puppet into a ring. ¡°President Qin, I¡¯ve finished what I came here for, so I¡¯ll take off now.¡± ¡°Sure, I won¡¯t see you off then.¡± Yi Yu nodded and glanced around. The members of the Thirteenth Bureau hidden nearby instantly appeared, summoned a Flying Machine Beast, and started packing up and leaving. ¡°The approval for that Mythical Material should come in a few days; it should be delivered to you soon.¡± ¡°I enjoyed this transaction, I hope we can trade one-on-one again in the future.¡± Watching Yi Yu leave in a hurry, President Qin, curious as ever, approached Bai Qi and asked, ¡°Why were you so quick to hand over that puppet? Do you have something else up your sleeve?¡± ¡°President, are you doubting my integrity!¡± Bai Qi replied sternly, ¡°That Rune Puppet truly was my reward for passing the ninth layer!¡± But not all of it. More exactingly, he had obtained that Rubik¡¯s Cube before even passing the level, so it couldn¡¯t have been considered a reward. ¡°Tch, why is he so interested in that puppet? Does the Thirteenth Bureau have some unique intelligence?¡± President Qin pondered, and Bai Qi finally disclosed everything he knew. After attempting and failing to use the Rubik¡¯s Cube to pass the level, Bai Qi had set his sights on the Rune Puppet. The construction of that Rune Puppet wasn¡¯t complicated. As a student specialized in Mechanic Beasts, Bai Qi found it entry-level to repair the puppet. The only thing that stumped him were the missing runes on the puppet. However, Bai Qi found them all on the Rubik¡¯s Cube, and used the carving knife and runes glasses he had obtained earlier to successfully repair the puppet. After fixing the Rune Puppet, Bai Qi also figured out the function of the Secret Realm Tower¡ªit was merely a training tool for the young to gain knowledge in runes. That puppet, was merely a training material. ¡°I see, Rune Puppets were indeed popular during the Era of Law Emperor.¡± President Qin realized and asked, ¡°What about the cores of these two Secret Realm Towers, did you get them?¡± Bai Qi nodded, took out a red-and-blue ring and handed it to President Qin, ¡°It should be this. However, I can¡¯t enter it now, which is a bit of a waste.¡± The Lamentation Tower could only let the Beast Masters of the first stage enter. Bai Qi couldn¡¯t go in, and the Tower of Gratitude had a memory function that only permitted entry to the last floor you cleared. Since Bai Qi had already cleared the tower, he couldn¡¯t go anywhere at all. Bai Qi originally thought that after clearing the Gemini Tower he could get control of a secret realm, but his expectations were shattered. ¡°Trial-type Secret Realms are like this. If you don¡¯t mind getting a Auxiliary-type Secret Realm in exchange for these two, I can apply for one for you.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t mind at all.¡± Bai Qi was ecstatic and immediately accepted President Qin¡¯s suggestion. With the increase of the Twin Pets¡¯ levels, especially due to one genius pet focussing on explosion, Bai Qi¡¯s home was beginning to show signs of inability to hold these two beings. Originally, he had placed his hopes on obtaining a separate secret realm after clearing the Gemini Tower, but it seemed that his hopes were dashed. ¡°Alright, with the matters of the Secret Realm Tower at an end, focus on cultivating your pets and raise their levels. When you pass the professional examination, I¡¯ll take you to the headquarters for a look,¡± President Qin patted Bai Qi on the shoulder, and looking to Bai Qiucha, who had Bai Qi in his sights, introduced, ¡°Almost forgot, let me introduce Bai Qiucha, the son of the Legendary Celestial Brilliance.¡± ¡°Glad to meet you, I am Bai Qi.¡± Bai Qi was momentarily stunned, but then reached out and enthusiastically shook Bai Qiucha¡¯s hand. More than a month ago, Gusu City¡¯s media had been extensively reporting that Bai Qiucha would settle in Gusu City. It was absolutely sincere to say that he had long-awaited to meet him. However, he didn¡¯t expect Bai Qiucha to be so young. Combined with the Skeleton Dragon behind him, he was the picture of oddly adorable. Tch¡­ if the paparazzi got wind of this, the female fans of Gusu City would surely go crazy over him. ¡°Hello.¡± Bai Qiucha withdrew his hand and asked, ¡°How did you clear that tower?¡± Well, damn. Was the Legendary Son always this direct? He immediately asked for game strategies? But, since the tower was already cleared, it wouldn¡¯t hurt to tell him. ¡°Are you in university yet?¡± Bai Qiucha knotted his eyebrows, ¡°I¡¯m about to go to Star Mechanics Academy for my first year, does it have anything to do with this?¡± ¡°In that case, I suggest you choose the Rune Department, it should be helpful for you in clearing the tower.¡± As if enlightened, Bai Qiucha said, ¡°I see, thank you.¡± Seeing Bai Qiucha being so polite, Bai Qi was somewhat surprised. Weren¡¯t these children from aristocratic families supposed to be arrogant like Xia Xuan? ¡°The Bai Family is an old family in the Beast Control Association, their family education is strict. They cannot be compared with those upstarts.¡± President Qin chuckled, ¡°You young people should have lots to talk about. Qiucha, I still have some matters to attend to. Could you trouble yourself to escort Bai Qi home?¡± ¡°Sure, president.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, leapt onto the Bone Dragon, and said to Bai Qi, ¡°Get on.¡± ¡°Thank you for the trouble.¡± Cautiously, Bai Qi walked to the Bone Dragon¡¯s side. The moment he touched the Bone Dragon, his face lit up with ecstatic joy. [Name]: Evolution Egg (Bronze Egg 65%) [Condition]: Activated It suddenly increased by forty percent! The Bloodline Level of this Bone Dragon must be at least King-level, no, it might even be Emperor-level! The son of the legend is truly amazing! But how come he wasn¡¯t overwhelmed by Beast Backlash? Such a powerful beast, a low-rank Beast Master shouldn¡¯t be able to handle it. Filled with envy and curiosity, Bai Qi finally climbed onto the Bone Dragon¡¯s back. The Bone Dragon immediately flapped its wings, and set off quickly with Bai Qi. After the two left, President Qin took out the ring of the Gemini Tower and carefully examined it. It really was a Combination-type Secret Realm, but with only two levels and both being trial-type, it didn¡¯t seem to be worth the price the Thirteenth Bureau paid. President Qin was puzzled, he took one last look at the Lamentation Tower and then disappeared. On the plane of the Thirteenth Bureau. Li Xusheng watched the Rune Puppet next to Yi Yu, and finally couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Minister, the Bureau spent so much just for this puppet?¡± Yi Yu nodded with a smile and counter-questioned, ¡°Do you think it¡¯s not worth it?¡± Li Xusheng kept silent, but the expression on his face spoke volumes for his stance. ¡°Just this Rune Puppet certainly isn¡¯t worth it. But paired with this, it¡¯s enough.¡± Yi Yu took out the key he had received before. Instantly, a rune on the puppet¡¯s forehead changed and a keyhole appeared. ¡°Artifacts from the Era of the Law Emperor, how could they not have a backup..¡± Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: Chapter 68: The Ice Cream Assassin Cannot Be Chapter 69: Chapter 68: The Ice Cream Assassin Cannot Be Translator: 549690339 Gusu City. The enormous body of the Bone Dragon naturally attracted the attention of many, especially the long-awaited fans, who screamed and chased fervently, almost causing a traffic accident. Indeed, there are crazy fans in every world. ¡°We¡¯re here.¡± As Bai Qi was contemplating, Bai Qiucha came up with a casual comment. Subsequently, the Bone Dragon landed gently, stopping in a huge courtyard. Bai Qi looked around and immediately recognized it as the most luxurious mansion district in Gusu City. In comparison, the villa where Bai Qi lived was basically in a civilian area. ¡°I will have the butler send you back later, but now, come and join me for a fight.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will suppress my power to the second stage.¡± Why do these second-generation love brawls so much¡­ And don¡¯t you know that the race suppression among the Undead Department is the most exaggerated? (Boss, I want to try it.) Just as Bai Qi was about to reject directly, Alpha suddenly applied for a fight. ¡°Are you sure? You might not be able to exhibit even half of your power against this guy.¡± Once the bloodline level of a beast has been upgraded to Lord level, it will master the Intimidation skill, which will cause absolute suppression to the beasts whose bloodline level is lower than your own within the range of intimidation. The bigger the gap, the stronger the suppression effect. It can be said that Intimidation is the symbol of a king. And Bai Qiucha¡¯s Skeleton Dragon was at least King-level. Alpha was only Elite, suppressing half of the power is Bai Qi taking care of Alpha¡¯s mood. (Sure!) Bai Qi sighed helplessly, then looked at Bai Qiucha, who was also eager to try, and finally summoned Alpha. ¡°Ice Shadow Swordsman? You were able to train such a rare evolutionary type, you are quite good.¡± Bai Qiucha looked at Alpha for a few times, and directly recognized Alpha¡¯s race. As the son of a Undead Department Legendary, Bai Qiucha¡¯s understanding of Undead is not comparable to ordinary Beast Masters. ¡°But the subsequent evolution type of Ice Shadow Swordsman is very difficult, you have to be prepared.¡± Subsequent evolution type? Is it difficult? Bai Qi smiled, not paying any attention. If you talk about how to quickly improve skill proficiency, Bai Qi might be really not yet there, but evolution, Bai Qi is truly not worried. Even if there is no subsequent evolution type, we could directly create one for you! ¡°Thank you, but can we start now?¡± Bai Qi nodded to Bai Qiucha to express his gratitude. Bai Qiucha then led Bai Qi to the edge of a large battleground at the other end of the yard. ¡°This is where I usually practice with my dad, we will compete here. What a guy, a private battlefield and a Titled Legendary personal coach, I¡¯m not envious at all. Bai Qi went to the position of the battlefield, but saw Bai Qiucha, for some reason, directly walked to the center, pressing his hand on the Skeleton Dragon. ¡°My Skeleton Dragon is a King-level, and it has absolute suppression to your Ice Shadow Swordsman. Although I will avoid using the Intimidation skill, some suppression may still exist, so I will personally participate in this one.¡± Human VS Beast? Could it be that he has a Fusion Gift? Bai Qi was puzzled, but Bai Qiucha had already made his move. ¡°Skeleton Dragon, Skeleton Armor!¡± Roar! As soon as the words fell, the massive body of the Skeleton Dragon let out a furious roar. It slowly disintegrated and, while shrinking, converged towards Bai Qiucha. Gradually, it formed a piece of bone armor that covered Bai Qiucha¡¯s body. Holy cow, I want this skill too! Bai Qiucha flexed his wrist and a bone long spear appeared in his hand. ¡°Let¡¯s begin.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Bai Qiucha turned into a white shadow that disappeared on the spot, charging directly at Alpha¡¯s chest. Seeing that Bai Qiucha had such speed, Bai Qi became even more envious. However, he wasn¡¯t worried about Alpha¡¯s situation in the slightest. This speed was not a problem for Alpha. Facing the rapidly thrusting spear, Alpha simply sidestepped it and swiftly turned around to stab at Bai Qiucha s waist. ¡°No, not that!¡± Seeing this move from Alpha, Bai Qi immediately stopped him. If he stabbed the pets in the back, it was okay. But if he injured Bai Qiucha, Celestial Brilliance would ground me to dust. Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s command, Alpha¡¯s movement paused. Bai Qiucha seized this flaw and the long spear once again transformed into a long sword, slashing at Alpha. Can you play like this? Seeing that Bai Qiucha actually changed his weapon directly, Bai Qi fully turned into a lemon monster, wishing Evolution Egg could evolve the ability to use a Skill Atlas right now. Back on the battlefield, Alpha saw Bai Qiucha¡¯s weapon changing into a long sword. He immediately stopped his attack and held his sword stiffly. However, the moment his ice sword touched Bai Qiucha¡¯s bone long sword, it shattered into pieces, and Alpha was also thrown off. Perhaps Alpha¡¯s speed was not slow, but his other attributes fell short compared to the Bone Dragon. But Alpha wasn¡¯t the first to face such an opponent. After a few rolls, he stabilized himself. He once again summoned an ice sword and stabbed it into the ground. Layer upon layer of frost spread towards Bai Qiucha, following the ground¡¯s surface. Ice Epoch! Seeing the situation, Bai Qiucha did not recklessly attack. He extended his left hand forward, and from the dragon¡¯s head on his armguard spewed a faint blue flame, instantly turning Alpha¡¯s frost into steam. Indeed, a warrior who can¡¯t breathe fire is not a good beast master! The battlefield quickly became shrouded in mist from the steam. A nimble figure launched an attack at Bai Qiucha under the cover of the mist. ¡°Nice strategy, wrong opponent.¡± Bai Qiucha shook his head. A pair of bone wings appeared on his back. With one strong flap, the mist disappeared, revealing Alpha. As Alpha¡¯s whereabouts were exposed, he immediately changed his attack rhythm, dropped his sword and switched back to a dagger. And after switching to a dagger, Alpha launched a stormy attack on Bai Qiucha but never directly clashed with him. Feeling the sudden change in Alpha¡¯s attack rhythm, Bai Qiucha also began to feel some pressure. He managed to defend many attacks using his skeletal armor. He was barely able to keep up with Alpha¡¯s speed. ¡°So, it¡¯s a speed variant species. No wonder it caught dad¡¯s eye. Seeing Alpha, whose attack intensity had not weakened at all, Bai Qiucha finally got serious. Energy gathered on the bone armor, preparing to unleash a skill. Countless bone spikes wrapped with shadow power protruded from the ground and aimed at Bai Qiucha. ¡°Sky-splitting Slash!¡± Seeing the Shadow Lotus Skill surrounding him, Bai Qiucha¡¯s eyes narrowed. With a circular swing of the sword in his hand, he instantly shattered the Shadow Lotus Skill into fragments. With his sneak attack failing, Alpha was thrown off. His broken bones were slowly healing under the Bone-breaking Reformation skill, but he temporarily lost his fighting ability. ¡°You¡¯re pretty good, only¡­¡± Bai Qiucha¡¯s words were cut off as he suddenly fainted and hit the ground. Behind him, a hand holding an ice stick just dropped it, quickly returning to Alpha¡¯s arm. Bai Qi was speechless. It was indeed difficult to notice a normal bone mixed in with a pile of shadow bones. But why always with the sneak attacks, he¡¯s not meant to be an ice cream assassin¡­. Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: Chapter 69: Skeleton Manipulation Chapter 70: Chapter 69: Skeleton Manipulation Translator: 549690339 Luckily, Alpha hadn¡¯t used too much force, so Bai Qiucha quickly regained consciousness. He touched the slightly swollen back of his head and looked out in astonishment. Bai Qi walked somewhat awkwardly over to Bai Qiucha, noting the angry stares from a group of stewards and attendants. He gave a bashful smile and said, ¡°Well, my pet evolved from a skeleton soldier, so it might have developed some strange attack habits. Are you okay?¡± Bai Qiucha pushed away the towel offered by a steward, wiped his face, and said, ¡°I¡¯m fine, it¡¯s my fault for being careless.¡± It¡¯s good that he was fine. If something happened, Bai Qi doubted he would be able to leave this door today. Bai Qi glanced at the furious female attendants, feeling slightly terrified. This shouldn¡¯t end up on the internet, or else he could only leave his house at noon from now on¡­ ¡°I now understand why my father took an interest in you. The pet you trained is indeed very strong.¡± Bai Qiucha looked at the notch in his dragon bone sword and said, ¡°But your level is too low. It¡¯s not fun to fight. Wait till you get to the third stage, then we can have a game where everyone goes all out!¡± Well, he hadn¡¯t had the second stage for long, and now he wanted him at the third stage. He must have a high opinion of him. But as the other party cordially invited him, it would be rude for Bai Qi to refuse. After chatting nonsense with Bai Qiucha for a while, he got home with the help of the steward. ¡°It¡¯s okay to drop me off here. Thank you.¡± ¡°All right.¡± The steward nodded, got out of the car to open the door for Bai Qi, causing him to be a little taken aback. Old Qin seemed to have mentioned that the Bai family was an old family in the association. It seemed just like that. The steward turned around and said, ¡°Well, Young Master Bai, I won¡¯t send you any further.¡± ¡°Um, you can just call me Bai Qi.¡± Hearing the steward refer to him that way, Bai Qi felt somewhat unable to shoulder the burden. ¡°You¡¯re a friend of the young master. If you¡¯re free in the future, you can come and chat with our young master more often.¡± Um, it seems like you¡¯ve misunderstood something? ¡°I don¡¯t think that¡¯s appropriate.¡± Since the Skeleton Dragon was already a done deed, considering the attitude of those female attendants towards him today, Bai Qi didn¡¯t really want to get involved too much with Bai Qiucha. There was no benefit in riding on someone else¡¯s coattails. ¡°The young master doesn¡¯t have many friends. It¡¯s rare to see someone like you who dares to ignore the old master¡¯s legendary title. I¡¯m very relieved that the young master can make a friend like you, so there¡¯s no need for you to be polite.¡± This wasn¡¯t about being polite. He just wanted to live a little longer. Also, was this supposed to be a compliment? Bai Qi muttered to himself, unable to refute the steward¡¯s words, so he just nodded in acquiescence. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s agreement, the steward smiled and drove away. Living the life of the eldest son of this family doesn¡¯t seem to be that easy either.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, sent the Husky back to the studio to sort out the new guide, and then went back to his room to prepare the Evolution Egg for Alpha. Even though he had won by a sneak attack against Bai Qiucha just now, Alpha had also suffered some injuries. He could faintly see scorched traces from the Bone-breaking Reformation. ¡°I hope there¡¯s no ill aftereffects.¡± Bai Qi connected his mind to the Evolution Egg, suddenly feeling a rapid depletion of his energy. Drinking the prepared God¡¯s Water didn¡¯t help either. Is it going to racially evolve? But it shouldn¡¯t!¡± Bai Qi struggled up, drank several bottles of God¡¯s Water, and finally felt a little better. He didn¡¯t feel like resting any more, and just sat there quietly waiting for Alpha to hatch. Finally, Alpha broke out of his shell again, still looking the same as before without any major changes. ¡°Did the Evolution Egg go wrong, or am I deluding myself?¡± Bai Qi placed his hand on Alpha¡¯s head, beginning to check his status. [Name]: Ice Shadow Swordsman (Alpha) [Race]: Ice Clan, Undead Department [Level of Growth]: First Stage Eighth Level [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Race Skills]: Skeleton Manipulation (Beginner), Ice Sword Slash (Proficient), Shadow Lotus Skill (Proficient), Ice Armour (Proficient) [Energy Value]: 13000 [Condition]: Evolvable How did it lose two skills?! Bai Qi shook his head, thinking he was seeing things due to dizziness, but the result remained the same. ¡°Skeleton Manipulation? Could two skills have fused into one?¡± Considering the lesson learned from the Shadow Lotus Skill, Bai Qi came up with an explanation and then opened the handbook to look it up. [Skill Name]: Skeleton Manipulation [Skill Introduction]: a High-level ability of the Skeleton Rune, allows you to freely control bones for change and enhancement. Unbelievably, it managed to fuse a high-tier skill; what a big surprise! Seeing Alpha gain a high-tier skill out of nowhere, Bai Qi was quite taken aback and then took Alpha to the yard to test the effect. ¡°Alpha, use Skeleton Manipulation.¡± Crack crack. Alpha tilted his head, seeming to also be adapting to this new skill. Then, its right hand quickly twisted and transformed into a Bone Blade, and then again into a long spear. Is this what Skeleton Manipulation is like? It seems similar to Bai Qiucha¡¯s skill! Did it really steal it?! Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, and he watched as Alpha suddenly plunged his hands into the ground, and white bone spikes emerged from the soil, instantly turning the yard into a beehive. Seeing this scene, Bai Qi was dumbfounded and looked at Alpha, not sure what to think. Even osteo hyperplasia isn¡¯t this exaggerated. Also, Alpha, are you sure your surname wasn¡¯t Night in your previous life? Awoo? (What happened?) The Husky, having noticed the commotion, also came out of the workshop and was somewhat dumbfounded looking at the badly damaged yard. Didn¡¯t we agree not to demolish the house? Bai Qi ignored the Husky and said to Alpha, ¡°Alpha, can you throw your finger bones like darts, like this¡­¡± Crack crack. (I¡¯ll try.) Alpha, seemingly understanding what was being asked, nodded and quickly pulled his arms back to their original state, then tried it out as Bai Qi had instructed. The finger bones did indeed fly out, but their power was rather disappointing; throwing a stone would have done more damage. ¡°I guess I was overthinking.¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi lost some interest. However, this in no way detracted from his happiness over Alpha acquiring a high-level skill. Since one was able to fuse, a second one surely could. As for the pattern, it¡¯s unclear at the moment. Bone-breaking Reformation and Steel Skeleton were both at perfect levels of familiarity; perhaps it has to do with level of familiarity. Bai Qi glanced at the still proficient Ice Sword Slash and Ice Armour and directly set up the next training plan. ¡°However, fusing two lower-tier skills into one high-level skill, isn¡¯t that a bit too much? Is the Evolution Egg that buggy? Or did I miss something?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion, not noticing a piece of bone fragment with a distinct color embedded on Alpha¡¯s spine.. Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: Chapter 70:1 Bring Salt for Myself Chapter 71: Chapter 70:1 Bring Salt for Myself Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi¡¯s house. In the spacious courtyard, Bai Qi was engrossed in a six-stage Rubik¡¯s Cube, while at his side, Alpha intently held an ice knife, making arduous impressions on an ice block. After challenging the Tower of Gratitude, Bai Qi¡¯s interest in rune knowledge grew substantially. Almost every day, he played with the Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube, which he¡¯d obtained from the ninth floor. As for Alpha, he had been sent by Bai Qi to practice rune writing, ostensibly to improve his precision control of ice clan skills. ¡°Phew¡­ finally done.¡± After a dazzling series of maneuvers, Bai Qi finally completed the six-stage Rubik¡¯s Cube, immediately, he took out tools to print six brand-new runes, then tossed the impressions to Alpha ¡°Alpha, change the runes.¡± Crisp crackling sounds were heard. (Okay, boss.) Alpha obediently took the impressions and began a brand-new carving. Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction at the scene, walked over to the ice brick that Alpha had already carved, picked up a single rune lens, and began to scrutinize it. Bright red: fire attribute rune, average quality. Light green: plant attribute rune, poor quality. Deep blue: water department rune, perfect quality. Colorless: failure. Black: Shadow Department rune, perfect quality! Bai Qi quietly recorded the attributes and patterns of the runes into his brain before comparing them to the Rune Dictionary that Professor Dong gave him, and then saved them. ¡°I wonder if these runes can be carved onto weapons. Maybe they could produce some fantastic effect. Thinking about the pillars on the eighth floor of the Tower of Gratitude, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel a flurry of imagination. Boom! An explosion shattered Bai Qi¡¯s reverie. The next thing he knew, a burnt Husky ran out of his designated workshop. ¡°Stupid dog, didn¡¯t I tell you not to research explosives at home?!¡± Looking at the messy workshop, Bai Qi¡¯s forehead burned with rage. He caught hold of Husky and gave him a rough shake. Woof woof¡­ (Human, let me defend myself!) Husky struggled to present a Spider Web Ball carved with runes to Bai Qi, successfully diverting his attention. ¡°Is this an Explosion Rune?¡± After careful identification, Bai Qi asked, ¡°When did you learn this?¡± Because of a bunch of newly obtained mechanical engineering schematics, Husky was busy organizing data under Bai Qi¡¯s order and should have had no time for developing runes. Woof! (Because I¡¯m a genius!) After being blown away by this rune on the eighth floor of the Tower of Gratitude, Husky committed it to memory. Over the past few days, he had secretly engraved it onto a Spider Web Ball. The effects were evident from the chaotic state of the workshop. If Bai Qi hadn¡¯t been foresighted enough to provide Husky with a blast-resistant workshop, the damage wouldn¡¯t have been limited to a few minor things. However, looking at the explosion¡¯s power earlier, the Blast Power combined with the Explosion Rune exceeded Bai Qi¡¯s expectations. Incorporating runes into Alpha¡¯s weapons is feasible! A gleam flashed across Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. He quickly selected several Shadow Department runes from his Mind to test the effects, when he heard an urgent knock on the door. ¡°As expected, another complaint. Removing the doorbell didn¡¯t really help.¡± Bai Qi glared at Husky, quickly gathered his thoughts together, and opened the front door. ¡°Sorry there was an explosion due to a short circuit at home. Someone has been called over to fix it, it won¡¯t infringe on¡­ wait, Zhuge Chen, how come it¡¯s you?¡± Halfway through his explanation, Bai Qi noticed that it wasn¡¯t a complaining neighbor at his door, but Zhuge Chen, whom he hadn¡¯t seen in a long time. ¡°Of course I¡¯m here for something.¡± Zhuge Chen said, ¡°Right, those explanations of yours were so smooth. What on earth have you been through these days?¡± Facing Zhuge Chen¡¯s puzzled look, Bai Qi scratched his head awkwardly and said, ¡°It¡¯s a long story, let¡¯s talk inside.¡± Zhuge Chen nodded and followed Bai Qi into the yard, only to see Husky controlling the robotic arm to put out a fire and was taken aback. ¡°Is this the Arctic Ice Wolf I gave you?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Ahem, I haven¡¯t had time to tell you yet, but after I broke through the second level, I signed a contract with this guy here and made some small modifications¡­¡± You call this a small modification, yet it looks like a half-wolf to me. And what is your skeleton doing, transitioning into ice sculptures? Zhuge Chen was a bit dumbfounded. He was gone for just a month, yet so many things had changed. Does the world of beast masters change so fast? Seeing Zhuge Chen¡¯s expression, Bai Qi quickly changed the subject, ¡°Oh right, you haven¡¯t told me why you came to see me yet?¡± Zhuge Chen snapped back to reality, ¡°Oh, your parents couldn¡¯t reach you, so they called me. They asked me to tell you that they are busy with a new project and won¡¯t have time to contact you for a while.¡¯ Upon hearing this, Bai Qi was stunned and then remembered, he rummaged in a corner and finally found his phone which had automatically shut down a long time ago. Recently obsessed with runes and new mechanical drawings, Bai Qi had completely forgotten about the existence of his phone. He gave his phone a charge and immediately saw a series of missed calls and messages, part of them were from his parents and the content wasn¡¯t much different from what Zhuge Chen had said. Most of the remaining messages were from President Qin. -The professional assessment is in seven days, prepare well and don¡¯t mess up.¡± ¡ö¡öReceived any messages? There¡¯s a task from the special training side for you, come to the guild so we can discuss it.¡± ¡°Where did you run off to? There¡¯s no answer when I knock on your door.¡± ¡°Bai Qi, respond as soon as you see this, or else I¡¯m coming to get you.¡± ¡°Are you dead? If not, hurry up to the guild!¡± The last message was from five minutes ago, judging from Old Qin¡¯s tone, he¡¯d probably kill Bai Qi if he didn¡¯t show up soon. Why didn¡¯t Old Qin just send someone to fetch him if it¡¯s so urgent? Bai Qi silently shifted the blame onto President Qin, completely forgetting that he had removed the doorbell and hid in the soundproof room. ¡°Oh right, your parents found out about you becoming a beast master and were worried you wouldn¡¯t have enough money. So they transferred some money to you and asked me to remind you to check.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s change of expressions, Zhuge Chen said, ¡°Also, my father said thanks to you, the Undead Department Beasts from the Elf House has been selling really well recently. He wants you to be the spokesperson, are you interested?¡± ¡°Spokesperson? Why on earth would they choose me?¡± Bai Qi was a bit confused, while Zhuge Chen helplessly explained, ¡°You¡¯ve really underestimated your influence. The first to pass through the Lamentation Tower, champion of the Haoli Dojo, and frequent visitor of the Legendary Celestial Brilliance¡¯s mansion, you could now be considered a famous figure in Gusu City.¡± Wait, when did the paparazzi get so efficient, they actually managed to capture all that?! Keeping a low profile in mind, Bai Qi was about to refuse Zhuge Chen¡¯s goodwill. ¡°My father said, as long as you¡¯re willing to be a spokesperson, the remuneration is negotiable, but if you¡¯re not willing then he won¡¯t¡­¡± ¡°No problem, when do we sign the contract? Zhuge Chen: ¡°Are you sure you don¡¯t want to think it over? Bai Qi shook his head, firmly sticking to his decision. It had nothing to do with the remuneration, he just wanted to rub salt in his own wounds once more.. Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Chapter 71: Occupational Assessment Chapter 72: Chapter 71: Occupational Assessment Translator: 549690339 Seeing that Bai Qi didn¡¯t seem to be joking, Zhuge Chen pulled out a contract from his bag, saying, ¡°This is a contract my dad gave me, take a look at it. If you have any ideas, just let me know.¡± Bai Qi took the contract and laughed, ¡°Your dad left all these matters to you? Sounds like you¡¯re going to inherit the family business.¡± Zhuge Chen kicked at Bai Qi indignantly, ¡°Do you think I want this? Who asked me not to awaken my talent? I¡¯ve no choice but to follow my dad¡¯s old path.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t think like that. Maybe one day you¡¯ll awaken suddenly .just like me. Bai Qi comforted him, then began to look through the contract. The contract wasn¡¯t complicated. It simply required Bai Qi to stress that Alpha was purchased from the Elf House when others asked about its ownership. In return, the Elf House would pay Bai Qi 10% of the profits from sales of Undead Department Pets from the date of the contract. Though it was only 10%, it was a considerable amount given the scale of the Elf House, especially with the current Undead Department craze in Gusu City. Bai Qi put down the contract with some confusion, ¡°Are you sure I don¡¯t need to do anything else?¡± At the moment, he was someone who dealt with large volumes of Federal Coins in the tens of millions. Yet, facing the terms Zhuge Chen has proposed, Bai Qi felt somewhat unsure about accepting the money. Such lax requirements were virtually indistinguishable from giving away money. Zhuge Chen shrugged, ¡°This is a contract my dad drafted. I don¡¯t know the details, but if he wants to give it to you, just accept it. He has plenty of money.¡± Bai Qi fell silent. If even the heir to the business wasn¡¯t concerned, then why should he be? Money offered on a platter, and legitimately at that-who wouldn¡¯t want it? Bai Qi swiftly signed his name on the contract and handed it to Zhuge Chen, ¡°So, you came for these two things?¡± Zhuge Chen motioned to the Husky, who was busy tidying on the side, ¡°Originally, I came to take this guy back since it¡¯s been here for quite a while. But since you¡¯ve made a pact with it, forget it. Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Speaking of which, 1 haven¡¯t settled the money for this guy with you.¡± ¡°Forget it, you¡¯ve become our spokesperson now. We can let go of this small sum.¡± Zhuge Chen waved his hand and said, ¡°But why did you make a pact with this little guy? If you like Arctic Ice Wolves, you should¡¯ve picked a better-qualified one from our house.¡± Bai Qi sighed, ¡°Can I say I regret it now?¡± I wonder when the secret realm Old Qin promised would come. If it doesn¡¯t come soon, he won¡¯t be able to stand the Husky¡¯s mischief any longer. ¡°You¡¯re too impatient. Getting Alpha, the Mutant Species last time, was down to your good luck. You should be more cautious with your second one.¡± ¡°Um, haven¡¯t I told you? This guy is also a Mutant Species¡­ ¡°¡­Is it too late to return the money run now?¡± Beast Master Association. As soon as Bai Qi got off Zhuge Chen¡¯s car, Zhuge Chen immediately drove away, showing no sign of lingering. If he didn¡¯t go back and thoroughly check after consecutively making pacts with two Mutant Species coming from the Elf House, Zhuge Chen wouldn¡¯t be able to sleep. ¡°Should I tell him that the only two Mutant Species from their house are here with me?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head a little helplessly. He then turned around and began walking into the association. Before he got far, President Qin¡¯s secretary came his way, hurriedly saying when he saw Bai Qi, ¡°You¡¯re finally here, Bai Qi. If you didn¡¯t come soon, the President was going to personally hunt you down.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head awkwardly, ¡°I¡¯ve been a little busy recently, didn¡¯t notice¡­ didn¡¯t notice.¡± ¡°Never mind, I¡¯ll take you to see the President now.¡± The secretary shook his head and led Bai Qi to President Qin¡¯s office. ¡°Mr. President, Bai Qi is here.¡± ¡°Mmm, you can leave us.¡± President Qin turned around and looked at Bai Qi, who seemed a little guilty. He wanted to lash out, but held back. Calm down, he still had to test for general headquarters those old guys coming up. He would put up with it. Thinking of this, President Qin gave a dry cough and replaced his expression with a warm smile, ¡°How¡¯s training going lately? Encountered any problems?¡± ¡°Uh, it¡¯s fine for now.¡± Seeing President Qin suddenly sporting a smile, Bai Qi felt even more guilty, ¡°Why did you want to see me, President Qin?¡± ¡°The professional exam is tomorrow. I called you over because there¡¯s a task I need to give you.¡± The exam is tomorrow? Time passed so quickly? Bai Qi felt lost, which only served to fuel President Qin¡¯s indignation. This guy has really forgotten! ¡°Cough cough!¡± President Qin coughed twice, turned around, and continued without looking at Bai Qi, ¡°Normally, the professional exams in each city are separate. However, this year, due to the Lamentation Tower, the exam in Gusu City was postponed by half a month, coinciding with our neighboring Lingxi City. ¡°So, the president of the Beast Master Association in the next city wants to co-host a large exam with Gusu City, and in the process, allow the young beast masters in both cities to interact. Bai Qi scratched his head, asking uncertainly, ¡°So?¡± ¡°So, in order not to lose face for Gusu City, you must take first place in this professional exam!¡± President Qin¡¯s forehead vein throbbed and his patience was failing. ¡°President, calm down, calm down!¡± Bai Qi awkwardly laughed, then asked, ¡°But I heard that the beast masters of Lingxi City are considered strong in the entire Federation, what if something goes wrong?¡± President Qin¡¯s eye twitched slightly, ¡°Then should I cancel you from the elite training list and replace you with someone more capable?¡± ¡°just kidding, just kidding, I guarantee I¡¯ll complete the task!¡± Hearing that, Bai Qi¡¯s face turned serious and he accepted the task from President Qin. President Qin gradually calmed down, ¡°Indeed, the overall level of the beast masters in Lingxi City is higher than that of Gusu City, you should prepare diligently.¡± Bai Qi nodded. His mother was from Lingxi City, so he had some understanding of it. Due to the system of eliminating the last place, students from Lingxi City almost always proceeded under pressure, so if you lagged behind even a bit, you risked being eliminated. Therefore, all Beast Masters from Lingxi City were born fighters, daring to compete and contend. ¡°Also, the supportive secret realm I mentioned to you last time has arrived, see if it¡¯s suitable.¡± President Qin took out a ring and said, ¡°It¡¯s definitely less valuable compared to the Gemini Tower, but the space inside is not small, you should be able to conduct your experiments safely.¡± Adding to this, President Qin said seriously, ¡±1 know you¡¯re talented in the mechanisms aspect, but for some dangerous experiments, don¡¯t do them at home. I don¡¯t want to be accused of the Beast Master Association abusing its power.¡± Taken aback, Bai Qi soon understood. No wonder no one reported the Husky¡¯s mischief at home, it turned outPresident Qin helped to suppress it. Wow, having an organization is indeed great.. Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: Chapter 72: Practical Application of Runes Chapter 73: Chapter 72: Practical Application of Runes Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi submerged his spirit power into the ring and saw a vast plain, faint traces of cultivation still visible. ¡°This sanctuary used to be used for breeding plant-attribute pets, it was recently moved out, so the environment is still pretty good.¡± President Qin said, ¡°However, you have to treasure it. If you mess around too much, you¡¯ll be the one losing out.¡± Bai Qi nodded repeatedly, already starting to plan the renovation of the sanctuary. He had to rebuild his workshop. He received a series of mechanical engineering manuals from Yi Yu, and Bai Qi needed to spend some time studying them. Husky needed a new home as well, um, it had to be explosion-proof. Then there was Alpha¡¯s training room¡­ It was another massive project. ¡°There¡¯s one more thing. The association plans to summon the latest batch of special training members to the headquarters for training, so once your assessment is over, you¡¯ll go straight to the headquarters.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve informed Professor Chu, so you don¡¯t have to worry about your studies.¡± Bai Qi was stunned, ¡°Is Professor Chu that easy to deal with?¡± In Star Mechanics Academy, Professor Chu was the most senior and also the most tough. Bai Qi¡¯s absence from exams wouldn¡¯t necessarily obtain a passing grade from Professor Chu. ¡°Professor Chu is just demanding, not pedantic. Plus, when¡¯s the last time you went to class? Don¡¯t you have an idea in your mind?¡± President Qin glanced at Bai Qi and said, ¡®Tve arranged with Professor Chu. As long as you submit an assignment before the start of the next semester, you¡¯ll be fine.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Then shall I prepare to leave?¡± ¡°Get out as soon as possible. I get annoyed when I see you.¡± President Qin waved his hand, indicating that Bai Qi should leave as soon as possible. Bai Qi, relieved, quickly left. ¡°This guy, really unreliable. Suddenly, I kind of understand Heguang¡¯s feelings.¡± Watching Bai Qi¡¯s retreating figure, President Qin shook his head helplessly. When Bai Qi returned home, he immediately began to pack and tidy up. The rune set, God¡¯s Water, Angel Fruit¡­ A series of items related to beast control were all organised by Bai Qi. He then took out the Secret Realm Core Ring and put it on his hand. Using his spirit power to cover the items in front of him, the once crowded yard instantly emptied. ¡°Having a space equipment is indeed refreshing. My mom no longer has to worry about me not tidying up.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, looked at the equipment and materials that appeared in the sanctuary, then used his spirit power to wrap himself. He also appeared in the sanctuary. This sanctuary, which was once used to cultivate plant-attribute pets, had a considerably better environment than the Gemini Tower and a large enough space of about 20 or 30 acres to fully utilize. ¡°First, let¡¯s organize the things, then prepare for tomorrow¡¯s assessment.¡± Looking at the pile of stuff in front of him, Bai Qi summoned his twin pets. Woof woof! (What is this place?!) Husky was obviously curious about this unfamiliar place, cautiously checking the surroundings. But after confirming there was no danger, it started to run around freely, completely ignoring Bai Qi¡¯s orders. ¡°This guy, can¡¯t really count on him.¡± Bai Qi shook his head helplessly, then began to instruct Alpha to start sorting. The sorting process was essentially a simple categorization. There was no power source in the sanctuary, some equipment could not be used, so Bai Qi and Alpha completed the work quickly. ¡°I need to get an energy system next time, I¡¯ll check out Jiuding Mall when I have time.¡± After arranging his things, Bai Qi pulled out a Spider Web Ball that had been engraved with explosion runes by Husky. Because it was spherical, the explosion runes on the Spider Web ball were a bit crooked, but overall they were successful. Bai Qi looked at the Spider Web Ball in his hand, eager to try it out, but considering the unpredictability of Husky¡¯s creations, he handed the Spider Web Ball over to Alpha. ¡°Alpha, test how effective it is.¡± Click click. Alpha nodded and threw the Spider Web Ball forcefully. Bang. The SpiderWeb Ball smashed onto the ground without any reaction, and not even a trace of a web was spread out. ¡°It¡¯s broken?¡± Bai Qi let Alpha recover the Spider Web Ball to check it again thoroughly, but he couldn¡¯t find anything wrong with it. ¡°Maybe the wrong person is using it?¡± Bai Qi turned his gaze towards the exuberant Husky and ordered Alpha to grab him. ¡°Beta, are the ones that you ignited before and this one the same?¡± Woof? (Is there a problem?) Husky curiously took the Spider Web Ball, gave it a good look, and then straightforwardly threw it away. Boom! The Spider Web Ball instantly exploded, blasting a huge hole in the originally flat prairie. The scattered webs made the surroundings a mess. Indeed, a separate area must be allocated for this guy. As Bai Qi observed the gradually recovering secret realm, he grabbed Husky and said, ¡°Make one for me again directly on the spot.¡± Husky¡¯s eyes lit up at his words, and his mechanical arms swayed rapidly, quickly assembling another Spider Web Ball. Next, using the engraving knife Bai Qi had taken from the Tower of Gratitude, Husky clumsily engraved the Explosion Rune onto the Spider Web Ball, giving birth to a brand new Explosive Spider Web Ball. Donning the rune glasses, Bai Qi observed a faint red color and poor quality. ¡°Throw it again for a try.¡± Upon the command, Husky once again tossed the SpiderWeb Ball. The Explosion Rune was triggered again. Still, this time, it was frozen by Alpha with frost before it could explode. ¡°So it is like this, the blast power was injected during the engraving. No wonder even with such a low degree of completion, it can have such an effect.¡± Bai Qi nodded in approval. The combination of Blast Power and the Explosion Rune was a quick way to enhance Husky¡¯s combat power. But it was a bit dangerous. ¡°From now on, only after you get good at engraving the rune can you engrave the Explosion Rune on these things, got it?¡± Bai Qi looked seriously at Husky, who wore a face of distress. Woof¡­ (Human, you can¡¯t be so mean.) Bai Qi ignored Husky¡¯s lament and turned to Alpha. Finding a random ice attribute rune, he asked, ¡°Alpha, try to engrave using the ice attribute energy.¡± Alpha nodded, receiving the engraving knife from Bai Qi, and started to engrave on an ice brick. Clink clink. (Boss, it¡¯s done.) After these days of training, Alpha¡¯s carving technique was significantly better than Husky¡¯s. At the moment of the rune¡¯s completion, Bai Qi even saw a halo covering the whole ice brick. ¡°Beta, use the Blast Claw on this ice brick.¡± Woof? (Human, who are you belittling?) Husky looked at Bai Qi skeptically but obediently used the Blast Claw. The red energy flowed from Husky¡¯s claws into the ice brick, but instead of exploding the ice brick into pieces as Husky imagined, it merely blasted a chink onto it. Woof? (The art¡­ is gone?) Rune: Solidify. Bai Qi¡¯s eyes sparkled, unable to care about Husky¡¯s forlorn expression. He dug out all the ice attribute and dark attribute runes, letting Alpha try them one by one. Runes for practical use! Just in time for testing in tomorrow¡¯s assessment! Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: Chapter Seventy-Three: Domination Assessment Chapter 74: Chapter Seventy-Three: Domination Assessment Translator: 549690339 By the side of Taize Lake. At the border between Gusu City and Lingxi City, outside Danggu Mountain examination point. Because the two cities had a joint examination for the first time, the professional examination was unprecedentedly popular. Although the majority were young people, many middle-aged people also came to try their luck. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect a joint examination between the two cities this time, the plan of startling everyone by passing the examination in one try doesn¡¯t seem feasible.¡± Looking at the bustling crowd around him, Lu Yuan¡¯s expression was a bit solemn. With the help of resources obtained inside Lamentation Tower, he had raised his Ghost Bone Giant Tiger very well. Aside from a few people like Bai Qi or Xia Xuan, he felt quite confident. However, including Lingxi City was a different matter. The overall standard of Beast Masters in Lingxi City is higher than in Gusu City, and even more so for the students at Tianxuan High School within it. After a brief observation, Lu Yuan had already spotted many students from Tianxuan High School. ¡°Lu Yuan, you came quite early.¡± Gao Cheng parted the crowded audience to reach Lu Yuan. ¡°Brother Cheng.¡± Lu Yuan laughed and said, ¡°Since it¡¯s the first joint examination between the two cities, I should definitely come early to observe the situation.¡± After Lamentation Tower, the two had become more familiar and often trained and completed tasks together. ¡°True, the difficulty level of this examination is much higher than usual. I wonder if I can pass.¡± Despite what he said, Gao Cheng didn¡¯t seem particularly nervous. With the resources he had obtained from the Lamentation Tower, he gave his Fire Armor Scorpion a huge power boost. Coupled with his previous experiences, he felt confident about passing the exam despite the joint examination between the two cities. ¡°Yoho, both of you are here.¡± At this moment, Han Wei came forward from afar, his face full of disdain. ¡°Had I known there would be so many people, I would have come later, what a loss.¡± Han Wei yawned lazily. Seeing this, Gao Cheng couldn¡¯t help but give a wry smile, saying, ¡°The difficulty level of this examination is not small, coming early to acclimate to the environment is beneficial.¡± ¡°Adapting does nothing if we can¡¯t enter the examination hall.¡± Han Wei pursed his lips and looked around, asking, ¡°By the way, have Bai Qi and Xia Xuan arrived?¡± Gao Cheng shook his head and said, ¡°I haven¡¯t seen them, but I¡¯m pretty sure they won¡¯t pass up on this examination.¡± Han Wei stretched lazily and said, ¡°True, both of them have reached the Second Stage and are sure to pass.¡± ¡°Second Stage?!¡± Lu Yuan and Gao Cheng exclaimed almost in unison, their eyes full of disbelief as they turned towards Han Wei. ¡°You guys didn¡¯t know? Some time ago, Bai Qi and Xia Xuan had a fight. I don¡¯t know the exact result, but judging by Xia Xuan¡¯s state afterward, I think he lost.¡± Remembering Xia Xuan¡¯s disgusted expression when he asked about the incident last time, Han Wei couldn¡¯t help chuckling. That guy, he actually reached the Second Stage? Lu Yuan stood dumbfounded, feeling like his worldview was being washed away once again. It must be because he hasn¡¯t undergone enhancements¡­ That must be it! On the other side, Bai Qi found his examination hall with his admission ticket, and looking at the bustling crowd around him, he couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit nostalgic. ¡°But, there are really a lot of people.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a bit like the talent market of my past life.¡± Bai Qi looked around and didn¡¯t see many familiar faces, so he headed straight for the examination hall entrance. The professional examination was divided into three parts. The first part was the basic examination, primarily testing the level of your pet beast and other various indicators. The second part was a theoretical examination, testing the Beast Master¡¯s understanding of nurturing pet beasts and wilderness exploration and other aspects. Both of these examinations were conducted in the morning, while the third part, the practical examination, was in the afternoon. At this time, Bai Qi held his exam admission card and moved forward with the crowd, and in front of them, there was a massive gate-like detection instrument. As long as the candidates summoned their pet beasts and passed through the gate, all relevant data would be detected clearly and precisely. Similar instruments were placed in thirty locations at the Danggu Mountain examination site.This was also the reason why both tests were held in the morning. ¡°Please show your admission ticket.¡± A female examiner sat in front of the detector, smiled and picked up the instrument to scan a boy¡¯s admission ticket. After confirming it was correct, she said, ¡°Please summon your pet and stand in the marked position.¡± Those able to serve as professional examiners were naturally professional Beast Masters. Although it was only for a short day, the remuneration was quite generous. Especially for this joint exam between two cities, the slots for examiner were fiercely competed for. The boy seemed to be infected by the female examiner¡¯s smile, his face slightly red, but it somewhat alleviated his pressure. He took a deep breath, and a pale white summoning array appeared in front of him. Then, a tall bird, predominantly white, with a bright red crown on its head and black throat and neck, crawled out of the array. [Name]: Red-crowned Crane [Race): Flying System [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Elite [Racial skills]: Air Slice, Flight, Red Poison The Red-crowned Crane, one of the signature pets of Gusu City, looking at its feathers and red crown, was trained quite well. Meanwhile, the detector timely reported the data of the Red-crowned Crane. ¡°Examinee: Yu shan.¡± ¡°Race Name: Red-crowned Crane.¡± ¡°Bloodline Level: Mid-Level Elite.¡± ¡°Growth Level: First Stage One Level.¡± ¡°Energy Value: 1200.¡± Hearing these data, the boy breathed a sigh of relief, and the female examiner on the side nodded as well. Generally speaking, pets had less demand for energy value at the Zero Stage, since the number of skills used at the Zero Stage was quite limited. After all, with just a couple hundred energy points, a skill might be exhausted, not worth it, so most attacks are basic. However, once they progressed to the First Stage, their energy value experienced a breakthrough. For an elite level like the Red-crowned Crane, the minimum energy value was about 1000. The boy¡¯s pet was only at the First Stage One Level and had 1200 energy value, which was considered not bad in terms of training. After all, the more or less of the energy value directly affected the number of times the skill can be used, having more naturally had the advantage. But from then on, unless there was a racial evolution, it could only be slowly accumulated by hard work, no more breakthrough increases should occur. The exam went on as usual, basically no highlights, even a bit dull Although everyone knew that Elite races were powerful, not everyone could make a pact with them. Many people¡¯s pacts were at the Servant level, with energy values basically below 1000. ¡°Examinee: Wang Yun.¡± ¡°Race Name: Six-eyed Monkey.¡± ¡°Bloodline Level: Low-Level Lord.¡± ¡°Growth Level: First Stage Four Level.¡± ¡°Energy Value: 4300.¡± In an instant, the original dull detection environment suddenly stirred up waves, as exclamations came from all sides. ¡°Holy shit, a Lord-Level pet!¡± ¡°The energy value is ten times mine, haha, I am a waste¡­¡± ¡°Is it from Lingxi City? It¡¯s over, there¡¯s no chance for this exam.¡± A slew of examinees turned their heads in the direction of the sound. When they saw the Tainxuan High School uniform on that girl, there was another exclamatory uproar. ¡°It turns out she¡¯s from Tainxuan High School, no wonder.¡± Being stared at by many examinees from Gusu City, Wang Yun just kept a cold face, full of disdain in her heart. She had long heard that although Gusu City was overall more developed than Lingxi City, the young Beast Masters were much poorer, totally not living up to the scale of Gusu City. Wang Yun put the Six-eyed Monkey on her shoulder, passed through the detector, and looked at the few classmates causing commotion around, and just laughed softly. If everything goes as expected, they from Lingxi City will dominate this joint examination.. Chapter 75 - Chapter 75: Chapter 74: Stealing the Spotlight Chapter 75: Chapter 74: Stealing the Spotlight Translator: 549690339 Soon, Wang Yun met up with some of her classmates. ¡°How did it go for you all?¡± she asked. A female student smiled, saying, ¡°It was a breeze. But the overall skill level in Gusu City is so low. There was not a single one with an Energy Value above one thousand.¡± Wang Yun replied with a faint smile, ¡°Don¡¯t get complacent. We are not only representing Tainxuan High School but also the honor of Lingxi City. We¡¯ll be in trouble if we don¡¯t make it into the top ten.¡± Hearing her words, the other girls shrank their necks slightly and mumbled, ¡°There are ten or more boys over there, it¡¯s gonna be hard making it into the top ten. The top twenty is more like it.¡± ¡°Exactly. Gusu City is in such a mess right now. The final rankings will probably match the school rankings.¡± Despite the loud chatter, the candidates from Gusu City were helpless despite their vexation. At that moment, a report drew everyone¡¯s attention. ¡°Candidate: Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Race Name: Ice Shadow Swordsman.¡± ¡°Bloodline Level: High-grade Elite.¡± ¡°Growth Level: First Stage Eighth Level.¡± ¡°Energy Value: 13000.¡± The site fell silent momentarily. Did someone just make it above ten thousand? And it¡¯s a High-grade Elite to boot? The crowd was dumbfounded, staring at Bai Qi, wide-eyed and incredulous. Even a Low-level Lord only had an Energy Value of 4300, how did this guy end up with 13000? I must be hallucinating due to lack of sleep. Everyone shook their heads, but the data on the detector had not changed. ¡°Wait, it¡¯s that Bai Qi!¡± At that moment, one sharp-eyed person recognized Bai Qi and soon others followed suit. ¡°The one who passed the Lamentation Tower first?¡± ¡°No wonder Qiu Cha is familiar with him, the people he associates with cannot be ordinary.¡± ¡°Tsk¡­ It¡¯s hard to believe, but for some reason, I am feeling great suddenly.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± Seeing the expressions of candidates from Tainxuan High School and Lingxi City change, the candidates of Gusu City were relieved as they held their heads high. ¡°May I leave now?¡± Bai Qi had anticipated that Alpha¡¯s extraordinary Energy Value might cause some disturbance, but he hadn¡¯t expected it to be so exaggerated. ¡°Yes, you may leave now. Please prepare for the theory examination.¡± The examiner pointed towards an adjacent passage, silently uploading Bai Qi¡¯s data. As a Beast Master of Gusu City himself, he had heard that Bai Qi had caught the Council Elder¡¯s eye. It seems that the person the Elder was referring to was Bai Qi- But a High-grade Elite with an Energy Value of 13,000 was scary indeed, the young ones were too fearsome. Given this, Gusu City might actually stand a chance in this joint examination. Bai Qi recalled Alpha, preparing to find his theory examination hall. At this moment, candidates who had passed the first round of examination quickly swarmed around him. ¡°Dude, an Energy Value of 13,000. Did you drug your beast?¡± ¡°I heard that the Ice Shadow Swordsman is a high-rank evolution of the Skeleton Knight. Do you have any special cultivation methods? I¡¯ll buy them at a high price!¡± ¡°Move aside! How can someone just give away such secrets? By the way, where did you buy your pet beast? I¡¯ll reach the Second Stage soon and want to get one for myself.¡± Seeing the horde of people pouncing at him like a pack of wolves, Bai Qi felt nervous. He finally managed to escape with the examiner¡¯s help. ¡°Being in the spotlight has its downsides, I need to stay home more often in the future.¡± Bai Qi quickly left, but a few pairs of eyes remained fixated on him. ¡°Wang Yun, do you think Zhang Kai and the others can beat this guy?¡± Wang Yun frowned, saying, ¡°The strength of a pet beast is not solely determined by its Energy Value. He might just be an empty vessel. Instead of worrying about Bai Qi, you should be more cautious of running into Xia Xuan.¡± The group of girls agreed and started looking for Xia Xuan. ¡°I heard Xia Xuan is handsome and he¡¯s the heir to the Xia¡¯s Group, wouldn¡¯t it be great if we could get acquainted with him?¡± ¡°Dream on. I just saw Xia Xuan going inside.¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t I hear anything?¡± ¡°You were too busy looking at Bai Qi to notice anything else.¡± ¡°Oh no¡­ I missed out.¡± Achoo! Not far away, Xia Xuan, escorted by Hua Rong and his followers, was heading towards the examination hall when he sneezed. He then cast a glance at Bai Qi. He believed that the data and appearance of his Mechanical Tyrannosaurus would definitely ignite the venue. However, he was testing at the same time as Bai Qi, resulting in Bai Qi stealing the limelight, leaving him unnoticed. This guy¡­ Why does he steal my thunder everywhere we go, like a limpet? ¡°Young Master Xuan, don¡¯t bother about him. Energy Value is not everything in a professional examination. In the following two rounds, Young Master Xuan will surely shine!¡± Hua Rong flattering complement calmed Xia Xuan down. That was true. Be it the theory or practical examination, he was confident. All he had to do was be mindful of that bloody dog. Thinking that way, Xia Xuan walked proudly towards the examination hall. If he secured the first position in the joint examination, he could finally hold his head high in front of those two. Soon, the first round of basic examination ended, and the written test was about to begin. ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re in this examination hall too?¡± When Bai Qi arrived in front of the examination hall, he ran into Gao Cheng and Lu Yuan. Bai Qi asked, ¡°You both are in this hall too?¡± Gao Cheng nodded and said, ¡°Yes, you and I are in the same hall, Lu Yuan is next door.¡± Bai Qi understood and prepared to enter the examination hall. ¡°Bai Qi, how prepared are you for this examination?¡± Bai Qi said, ¡°I should be fine.¡± As a student at the Department of Mechanized Martial Arts, Bai Qi was confident about his intellect. He had also crammed with past years¡¯ real papers before setting out, so he thought he should be alright. Besides, he had a half-mechanized dog called Husky. The examination materials were already stored in Husky¡¯s smart brain. What? You say it¡¯s cheating? Where does the regulation of professional Beast Master examination say that a pet beast can¡¯t help? Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s confident appearance, Gao Cheng breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°That¡¯s good. In this joint examination between two cities, the question papers will also be set by the two cities together. There will certainly be some characteristic questions from Lingxi City. I thought you were unprepared, but since you are, it should be fine.¡± What! Why didn¡¯t Old Qin tell me about this? Bai Qi remained silent for a while before he could squeeze out a sentence. ¡°Gao Cheng, do you have any materials with you? Can I revise them again?¡± Gao Cheng:¡±¡­.¡± Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: Chapter 75: Dont Ask, If You Ask, I Did Better Than You in the Test Chapter 76: Chapter 75: Don¡¯t Ask, If You Ask, I Did Better Than You in the Test Translator: 549690339 The theoretical exam was half an hour later, Bai Qi, relying on Husky¡¯s brainpower, finally managed to record it. He then entered the exam room filled with confidence. The exam room was not small, large enough to accommodate over a hundred people taking the exam at the same time. Above the exam room, all kinds of creatures from the Mechanical Engineering Department were almost everywhere. Given the presence of Star Mechanics Academy, the use of mechanical creatures in Gusu City was quite extensive, so Bai Qi was not surprised that these devices were being used to monitor him. But what was the purpose of these Super Energy Dolls? [Name]: Super Energy Doll [Race]: Super Energy Apartment [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Elite [Skills]: Telekinesis, Synchronization Interference, Illusion Beam Bai Qi sensed his twin pets, which were essentially unreachable, and couldn¡¯t help but develop a headache. Originally, he planned to cheat using Husky. Now, it seemed that this wasn¡¯t going to work. Trying to take shortcuts really was not the way to go. As Bai Qi was observing the surrounding surveillance equipment, three examiners walked in. The head examiner said, ¡°All examinees, please take your seats. Do not sit in the wrong position.¡± Bai Qi and the others took their seats in response. Once everyone was ready, the screens on the desks displayed the test paper for this theoretical exam. To improve efficiency, both answering the questions and grading were done on the smart brain. Basically, the theoretical exam results would be out before the afternoon¡¯s practical exam started. Bai Qi received the test paper and first glanced over the whole paper. Just as Gao Cheng predicted, there were many classic questions from Lingxi City in this exam. The content was almost evenly split with Gusu City. The last big question was a bit surprising to Bai Qi. It was about rune knowledge. ¡°This is practically a freebie, I¡¯ve got this.¡± ¡°Watch how a genius like me crushes the competition!¡± In the meeting room of the Danggu Mountain Exam Centre. President Qin and the President of Lingxi City Beast Master Association, Cui Ming, were sitting in front of a huge screen, checking the results of the first exam. ¡°President Qin, has Gusu City been too complacent these years? These results are not promising,¡± said Cui Ming mockingly, looking at the Lingxi City examinees leading significantly on the screen. ¡±Hmm-¡± Seeing Cui Ming¡¯s smug appearance, President Qin¡¯s eyes twitched. Pretending not to hear Cui Ming¡¯s words, he asked the several Shining Moon-level Beast Masters around him, ¡°Have the data for the top ten been sorted out yet?¡± A Shining Moon-level mage nodded, operated on the keyboard for a while, and the data of ten examinees appeared on the screen. Looking at the data of the top ten, President Qin¡¯s expression improved considerably. Test pet: Ice Shadow Swordsman, a High-grade Elite, First Stage Eighth Level. Energy Value: 13,000 points. Test pet: Mechanical Tyrannosaurus, a Low-level Lord, First Stage fifth level. Energy Value: 9,000 Test pet: Nocturnal Raccoon, a Low-level Lord, First Stage sixth level. Energy Value: 8,800 Test pet: Wind Demon Wolf, a High-grade Elite, First Stage fourth level. Energy Value: 5,600 Test pet: Six-eyed Monkey, a Low-level Lord, First Stage fourth level. Energy Value: 4,300 Three of the top five candidates were from Gusu City, and Bai Qi¡¯s energy value took the lead. This was definitely something to boast about. ¡°A High-grade Elite with an energy value of 13000? President Qin really kept this trump card up his sleeve.¡± Looking at Bai Qi¡¯s shocking performance, Cui Ming couldn¡¯t hide his astonishment but refused to back down, he said, ¡°So, Bai Qi is the special trainee you endorsed to the headquarters, isn¡¯t he, President Qin? It¡¯s a shame that Yan Yun from our Lingxi City, advanced so rapidly that he was given his professional certification early. Otherwise, these two could have competed.¡± President Qin chuckled and replied, ¡°No need to rush. After all, the special trainees will have plenty of opportunities in the upcoming group training. Let¡¯s focus on the current examination.¡± Cui Ming said, ¡°That¡¯s true. Even though a high energy value is impressive, the practical examination tests more than just one¡¯s ability to control beasts.¡± Their Lingxi City was famous for its Super Energy Beasts, and among their Beast Masters, they had several individuals with unique talents, which gave them an advantage in the practical test. ¡°Hehe¡­I heard that Yan Yun is already at the third stage? Coincidentally, Celestial Brilliance¡¯s son, Bai Qiucha, who also is at the third stage, is in Gusu City. Why don¡¯t they meet?¡± What a cheek, bringing up the unique and gifted Soul Communicator, Bai Qiucha, the son of the Legendary Son. Why don¡¯t you call the Legendary Celestial Brilliance himself? Seeing Cui Ming¡¯s fiasco brought President Qin immense satisfaction. Although Gusu City was still overall inferior to Lingxi City, their high-end talents were exceptional. They had three in the top five and five in the top ten. The crucial part was that the first place was from their city. Moreover, as the Lamentation Tower gradually opened up to the entire city, the overall standard of Gusu City would rise as well. It all banked on whether Bai Qi could hold up his end in the practical tests ahead. In the examination room. Bai Qi stared at the question paper before him, deep in thought. Question 12: What should a Beast Master do when he is hypnotized by a spirit-beast in the wild, and there is no time to summon his own beast? Who would venture into the wild without summoning their beast beforehand? If such a situation did occur, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t overly worried. With Husky¡¯s superior perception, Bai Qi didn¡¯t anticipate such an outcome. However, a spirit beast might disrupt Husky¡¯s senses, which reminded him to improve their resistance to such interference in the future. Question 15: What is the correct course of action when a Beast Master is surrounded by a group of ferocious beasts in the wild? Wait, was this question even worth considering? Either you trample over your opponents, or they trounce you. Did they want you to throw a party with the beasts instead? Grouching about the starkly different real exam questions as compared to the past years, Bai Qi quickly completed the exam. Quite a few candidates had also completed, but since candidates weren¡¯t allowed to submit papers early for the theory exam, everyone just waited, mostly spending the time left to review their answers. Compared to the upcoming practical test, the first two tests weren¡¯t as essential, but they were able to weed out those with inadequate basic skills. But Bai Qi had no intention of reviewing his answers. After verifying that his identity information on the paper was accurate, he leaned onto the table and started to meditate. As everyone knows, the probability of revised answers being wrong is quite high. Soon, the theory exam was over. The candidates exhaled with relief and pulled out their phones to wait for the results. Because the papers were checked by a smart system, the results of the theory exam came out quickly, deciding whether the candidates could partake in the next round ¨C the practical test. Indeed, within five minutes, some candidates found their scores. ¡°Damn, I scored exactly 60 points! Thank you all!¡± ¡°I only got 61 points, I¡¯m such a loser.¡± ¡°Ditto, ditto!¡± Gao Cheng came over to Bai Qi and asked, ¡°Bai Qi, how did you do?¡± Bai Qi shook his head and sighed, ¡°I crammed last minute, but thankfully, I managed to pass.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. The most important part, the third round of practical tests, is yet to come.¡± Gao Cheng nodded. He had scored 88 points, just around what he had expected. Adding the grades from the first test, as long as he performed decently in the next round, he should be among the top 50. It was a pity that the last rune question exceeded his expectations; otherwise, his score would have been much higher. ¡°By the way, how much did you score?¡± Looking at Bai Qi¡¯s frustrated face, Gao Cheng somehow felt compelled to ask. ¡°Ah, just scored 95. Misread one question.¡± Why the hell did I ask this guy? Is this the world of top performers? Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: Chapter 76: Practical Assessment Begins Chapter 77: Chapter 76: Practical Assessment Begins Translator: 549690339 ¡ã Soon, the results of the first two rounds of the assessment were out, and the list of competitors eligible for the next round of the practical test was displayed on the big screen at the foot of Danggu Mountain. ¡°Wow, 9,527 candidates passed the first two rounds, two-thirds of them are from Lingxi City. Just how over-the-top can this get?¡± Bai Qi glimpsed at the list on the screen, and couldn¡¯t help smacking his lips. No wonder Old Qin demanded that he must win first place. They clearly gave up on the lower end of the market. However, the Beast Masters from Lingxi City were really overdoing it, each of the scores was just unbelievable. ¡°Attention, candidates. The third-round practical test will start at 1 p.m. sharp, all candidates should get prepared in advance.¡± The practical test will be a wilderness survival exercise, a large number of ferocious beasts have been released in the Danggu Mountain, posing potential threats, yet also hiding ample resources.¡± ¡°According to the regulations of the exam, all resources obtained during the exercise will belong to the examinee.¡± Resources will be the examinee¡¯s property? How could this be? Listening to this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes sparkled. With Husky, the canine radar, wouldn¡¯t the resources in Danggu Mountain be at their disposal? Moreover, he just received a new Secret Realm Ring, which could be used to store resources. He couldn¡¯t help but feel that Old Qin deliberately gave him the Secret Realm Ring around this time. Achoo. In the monitoring room, President Qin suddenly sneezed for no reason, looking rather puzzled. How could he suddenly sneeze during such hot weather? That must be some audacious soul thinking about him. President Qin glanced at the distribution map of resources and ferocious beasts in Danggu Mountain, his eyes flickered with speculation. Just how far could these youngsters go? Time flew by, and Bai Qi received his unique task. In order to fully assess each candidate¡¯s strength, the association would design targeted missions based on the first round¡¯s assessment of the pet. Missions: A: Hunt a Light Feather Bird. B: Collect a piece of thunder ore. C: Hunt a Steel Scaled Snake. What¡¯s this? Is there no room left for survival at all? Having to go after the Light Feather Bird and the thunder ore was now beyond the question of whether it could be done or found. They had seemingly decided not to let Alpha, this undead creature, get anywhere near them. Especially the thunder ore, there were bound to be ferocious beasts guarding the vicinity of this type of attribute-bearing ore, and its attribute was probably thunder, this was too clearly targeted. As for the Steel Scaled Snake, this creature lived underground for years and disliked fighting. One would usually not be able to find it unless one had the ability to burrow. Just who so rudely set this overtly targeted mission? No wonder Gao Cheng couldn¡¯t pass the examination year after year. Bai Qi, however, was not too worried. These missions were only targeted at Alpha, not at Husky. It could even be said that these three missions were basically a pure giveaway for Husky. Indeed, having two pets with different attributes was a beautiful thing. Complete the missions first thing after the assessment starts and then start collecting resources.¡± Bai Qi laid out the general plan and followed the guide of the examiner into Danggu Mountain. The atmosphere within Danggu Mountain was nothing like the one beside Taize Lake because of the numerous ferocious creatures released. It made one feel as if they had arrived at a vast primitive forest. In fact, with the scale of Danggu Mountain, it was not any different from the primeval forests of Bai Qi¡¯s previous life. Looking at the dark forest in front of him, Bai Qi involuntarily shuddered and quickly summoned his pets. ¡°Alpha, stay nearby to protect me. Husky, you look for these targets.¡± Bai Qi relayed the three mission objectives to Husky, who, however, exhibited a reluctant look. Woof Woof! Woof Woof! (¡°I¡¯ve been immersed in studying recently and don¡¯t have time for these trivial matters.¡±) Seeing this, Bai Qi widened his grin and said, ¡°You believe it or not; I can get your gear stripped down right now?¡± Awooo? (¡°Did I just say something?¡±) Bai Qi patted Husky, telling both Persistent Pain Galaxy B-0655 of his pets about the mission and rewards of this trial. The practical test will last until six a.m. tomorrow, and all resources found during this period will be ours. We¡¯ll be left empty-handed if we¡¯re late.¡± When Bai Qi brought this up, Husky immediately understood, and he suddenly looked ferocious. He barked towards Danggu Mountain ahead. (¡°The resources here are mine, as far as I¡¯m concerned. Even a legend cannot take them.¡±) Seeing Husky like this, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, while Alpha on the side was still somewhat bewildered. Crack. Crack. (¡°Resources, are they edible?¡±) While Alpha¡¯s intelligence was growing, it was all manifested in battle. His enlightenment in other aspects was almost nil, he didn¡¯t understand why its Master and Husky were so excited. ¡°So, where should we start exploring?¡± Bai Qi looked around, seeing only clusters of deep fog, he was unable to detect his exact location. To avoid conflicts arising too early, the staff members had transported the participants to different locations utilizing flight system beasts before the assessment. Then let¡¯s advance toward the top of the mountain along this path. The best resources should be at the highest point.¡± Bai Qi looked at the peak that was just visible through the fog and instructed Husky to move swiftly. ¡°Husky, remember to watch out for resources along the way, anything will do.¡± Since he had the Secret Space, it wouldn¡¯t matter how much he took. It would be a waste not to take them. Woof Woof! They hadn¡¯t walked far before Husky started barking at something ahead. Alpha instantly prepared for battle as well. ¡°What, enemy?¡± Bai Qi looked around nervously. The fog here remained dense. If they encountered a toxic beast ambush, while the two beasts may be unharmed, he would certainly be in trouble. Awooo? ( Enemy? Didn¡¯t you tell me to find resources?¡±) Husky looked at Bai Qi with disdain, then jumped up to a tall tree and teased a white flower before bringing it to Bai Qi. [Name]: God¡¯s Flower [Description]: medicinal herb, can be used to produce God¡¯s Water This was a pretty good find, too bad he didn¡¯t have the recipe to produce God¡¯s Water. Bai Qi put the God¡¯s Flower into the Secret Space. Just as he was thinking about praising Husky, he noticed that Husky was digging something under the tree where he found God¡¯s Flower. Did he find another resource? This detection capability was just too impressive. Seeing Husky¡¯s actions, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes sparkled, feeling increasingly convinced that contracting with Husky was the right choice. However, seeing Husky burying a stone with an explosion rune carved on it in a deep hole, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twitched involuntarily. ¡°Husky, what are you doing?¡± Woof Woof! (¡°Marking, what if we get lost?¡±) ¡°Why do you need to use an explosion rune for marking? Don¡¯t you guys usually do it with urine?¡± Awooo¡­ (¡°As a knowledgeable wolf, marking with urine is vulgar.. I can¡¯t do it!¡±) Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: Chapter 77:1 Am Originally Kind-hearted Chapter 78: Chapter 77:1 Am Originally Kind-hearted Translator: 549690339 | Hearing Husky¡¯s explanation, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but twitch at the corner of his eyes. Using explosion runes as markers, what a dangerous habit he picked up from who knows where. No way, he needed to thoroughly check when he got home, he didn¡¯t want to get blasted to death by his own pet and end up on the trending news one day. The man and his two beasts moved on, with Husky using his strengths to a tee, sniffing out a large amount of resources. Unfortunately, none of Bai Qi¡¯s three task targets appeared. ¡°This career exam is a total scam, at least give a bloody map.¡± Bai Qi looked at the fog around him and said, ¡°Beta, find a way out ASAP. This spooky place doesn¡¯t look like somewhere the Light Wings Bird would like to roam.¡± The Light Wings Bird was light attribute, the mineral was lightning attribute, it just didn¡¯t seem to fit this dreary environment. If they continued to stroll around like this, they were really going to be screwed. Gulu gulu. (Boss, there is someone coming.) At that moment, Alpha suddenly issued a warning to Bai Qi. He then instantly entered combat mode, with two short swords in his hands, one black and one blue. There were actually people thrown into this godforsaken place too? Upon seeing the figure slowly appearing through the fog, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit excited. After all this time, he finally ran into a living person. This means they should be close to escaping this foggy area. Soon, the person appeared in front of Bai Qi, with a fiery red bird at his side. [Name]: Flaming Beak Crane [Race]: Fire attribute, Flying System [Growth Level]: High-grade Elite [Skills]: Fireball, Flame Peck Attack ¡°What the hell, it¡¯s a Beast Master from Gusu City, I thought I found an Ice Dead Butterfly.¡± The stranger also noticed Bai Qi, but he couldn¡¯t help but complain when he saw Alpha beside him. An examinee from Lingxi City¡¯s Tainxuan High School? Bai Qi glanced at the emblem on the man¡¯s clothes and decided not to converse with him. He was just going to leave. The tasks in the career exam differed for almost everyone, so there was no direct competition for resources like in the previous survival test. Naturally, Bai Qi was reluctant to fight. -Hey, isn¡¯t it kind of rude to just leave without saying a word?¡± Observing how Bai Qi had disregarded him, Li Lei got upset. He blocked Bai Qi¡¯s path and said, ¡°Are all people from Gusu City as arrogant as you? ¡°Hello, goodbye.¡± Bai Qi was somewhat speechless, and he responded casually. But Li Lei obviously had no intention of letting Bai Qi go. After glancing at Alpha a few times, he recognized Bai Qi¡¯s identity. ¡°So, you¡¯re Bai Qi? The Ice Shadow Swordsman with an energy value of 13,000, you don¡¯t seem that impressive.¡± ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Bai Qi took a look at Li Lei, who wore a prideful look, and mentally labeled him under the category of ¡®edgy teenager.¡¯ This type of character would definitely be a young master from a large family who¡¯s just there to hand out experience points for the protagonist in an adventure novel. Unfortunately, he arrived on the scene a bit late. Perhaps sensing Bai Qi¡¯s disdainful look, Li Lei was immediately provoked. He launched an unprovoked attack on Bai Qi without warning. ¡°Flaming Beak Crane, Flame Peck Attack!¡± Squawk! The Flaming Beak Crane received the command and its long beak was immediately wrapped in flames, launching a swift peck attack at Alpha. Clang clang clang! However, Alpha¡¯s reaction speed was obviously faster. As the Flaming Beak Crane executed its skill, the bones in Alpha¡¯s arm twisted and spun rapidly to form a bone shield bathed in frost. It easily blocked the Flaming Beak Crane¡¯s offensive. ¡°What was that skill?!¡± Seeing that Alpha had blocked the Flaming Beak Crane¡¯s surprise attack so easily, Li Lei was a bit surprised. But considering Bai Qi¡¯s astonishing energy value, he soon came to his senses. ¡°You¡¯re pretty good. But being good alone isn¡¯t going to cut it!¡± Li Lei scoffed coldly and the Flaming Beak Crane immediately flew into the sky, launching a barrage of fireballs at Alpha. Li Lei¡¯s Flaming Beak Crane was a combination of the Flying and Fire systems. Being capable of long-range attacks and having no flying capabilities as well as being an ice attribute, Alpha was in a big disadvantage. This boosted Li Lei¡¯s confidence in his ability to beat Bai Qi. Seeing how the Flaming Beak Crane seemed to have an advantageous position over Alpha, Bai Qi¡¯s lips curled into a slight smile. He said, ¡°Alpha, let¡¯s test out the runes.¡± Gulu gulu. (Understood.) Alpha nodded, infusing his two short swords with ice and shadow Energy Values He dodged the fireball attacks from the Flamemouth Crane while using the surrounding trees as stepping stones to swiftly close in on his opponent. Child, you¡¯re still too naive to have an air battle in the forest. Just as expected, upon seeing Alpha approaching the Flamemouth Crane in such a manner, Li Lei reacted and immediately commanded his crane to increase its distance from Alpha. However, they were, after all, in a forest. The Flamemouth Crane could not fully utilize its flying advantage, while Alpha hopped back and forth between trees, gradually closing in on the crane. At that moment, they appeared in a clear open space within the dense forest. The Flamemouth Crane instantly seized the chance to fly higher, barely avoiding Alpha¡¯s dual sword attack. ¡°Now it begins ¨C my rhythm!¡± Watching Alpha begin to fall due to the lack of trees to leap from, Li Lei quietly sighed with relief, then ordered the Flamemouth Crane to speed up its attack. ¡°Does being able to fly mean you¡¯re remarkable? Upon seeing Li Lei¡¯s self-confident demeanor, Bai Qi smirked. Alpha threw his swords, and they whistled as they soared towards the airborne Flamemouth Crane. Steel Rune: Magnetism. This attack by Alpha clearly caught Li Lei and the Flamemouth Crane off guard, and both were pierced by the swords. Screech! With a shriek, the Flamemouth Crane stiffened its wings and plummeted, then started to attack blindly in terror, neglecting to exclude its Beast Master from its barrage. Ice Rune: Solidification. Shadow Rune: Blinding. ¡°These runes really work. They just consume a bit too much energy. But we have plenty, we can afford it!¡¯ Seeing the three chosen runes work successfully, Bai Qi nodded approvingly. Li Lei, standing nearby, also realized something was wrong and forcibly retracted the Flamemouth Crane back into the Beast Control Space. ¡°I lost.¡± At first, he thought he could defeat Bai Qi and strike a blow at the prestige of Gusu City, but instead, he was the one who became a laughing stock. ¡°Uh¡­¡± ¡°Relax, I know the rules.¡± Li Lei took out two Tranquilizing Grass from his bosom and said, ¡°Here are two Tranquilizing Grass as compensation for my defeat in the battle. Goodbye.¡± Without waiting for Bai Qi¡¯s reply, Li Lei started to head deeper into the dense forest. ¡°But¡­¡± Li Lei paused, then took out two Blue Stones from his bosom and said, ¡°I don¡¯t have any more, so don¡¯t be too greedy!¡± ¡°However¡­¡± This time Li Lei didn¡¯t take out anything else, but quickened his pace, disappearing into the dense woods without looking back. ¡°Don¡¯t be smug. You¡¯ll surely lose once you encounter Zhang Kai and his gang!¡± I only asked for directions. Was there any need to be so agitated, and what are these for, a road toll? Are all Beast Masters in Lingxi City this straightforward¡­ ? Bai Qi ran his tongue over his teeth and just as he was about to continue exploring the way, he suddenly heard the sound of explosions coming from deep within the forest. ¡°What is¡­¡± Bai Qi was taken aback, then turned to look at Beta in shock and asked, ¡°When did you set up mines again?¡± Ahow? (Did I? Maybe I just forgot?) The Husky guiltily turned its head aside. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s countenance turning darker, it finally confessed. Woof Woof Woof! (They don¡¯t cause harm! At most, one might fall and eat¡­ Wait, I mean, eat shit?) Resigned to silence, Bai Qi picked up the resources left behind by Li Lei and examined them. Tranquilizing Grass, a necessity for tranquilizing potions. Water Wave Mineral, food for Water Attribute Beasts. Both items were popular and could fetch a good price on the market. No wonder Li Lei was so upset ¨C it was indeed as if a piece of flesh had been cut of from him. However, due to this, Bai Qi increasingly felt like a road bandit. Sigh! I am essentially good-natured, yet there are always people leading me down the path of corruption.. Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Chapter 78: On the Ideological and Moral Education of Pets Chapter 79: Chapter 78: On the Ideological and Moral Education of Pets Translator: 549690339 I ¡°Phew ¨C finally got out of that hell hole.¡± Not long after his fight with Li Lei, Bai Qi had found the exit and was once again basking under the sun. ¡°It¡¯s past three o¡¯clock now. Let¡¯s find the Light Wings Bird first before it gets too dark.¡± The Light Wings Bird preferred to stay in sunlight and hardly ventured out after dark, making them the first target for Bai Qi. Rattle rattle. (Boss, there¡¯s a scent I despise over there.) Just then, Alpha pointed towards the left. ¡°A scent you despise? Sound¡¯s fascinating!¡± Bai Qi clapped his hands upon hearing it and let Alpha lead the way. However, he noticed that the Husky, who usually raced to the front, was inexplicably standing still. ¡°Better hurry up, or you¡¯ll be stripped bare if you fail.¡± Whoo? (Where¡¯s your humanity?) The Husky gave Bai Qi a resentful glance with an expression of helplessness, trailing behind him. Crackle crackle. ¡°Oh, a thunderstone mine¡­ No wonder this guy didn¡¯t want to come.¡± Seeing the glistening stone not far off emanating electric sparks, Bai Qi understood why the Husky was reluctant. The pup had been zapped since childhood. Although it had developed current resistance, it still held a psychological fear. ¡°How about a chance for revenge? Blow those thunderstones up?¡± Woof woof! (Let this puppy blow stuff up!) At Bai Qi¡¯s words, the normally lethargic Husky instantly sprang to life. Its four turret-like guns were quickly unfolded, and it began a mad barrage on the thunderstone. Its face even twisted with excitement. Such grudges! Watching as the thunderstones gradually fell under the Husky¡¯s bombardment, Bai Qi could only chuckle bitterly. I should probably dismantle that electric paralysis device soon. It doesn¡¯t look like this guy can handle it much longer anyway. Crack! Crack! Crack! Just then, the ground beneath Bai Qi¡¯s feet suddenly cracked open. The source of the fissure was none other than the thunderstone mine that the Husky was bombarding. I¡¯ll amped up the intensity of the paralyzing device tenfold when we get back¡­ Looking at the massive pit that had suddenly appeared beneath his feet, Bai Qi silently plotted the Husky¡¯s upcoming modifications. Luckily, Alpha reacted swiftly. It scooped up Bai Qi the moment he started falling and managed to avoid the dramatic scene of a Beast Master falling to death. ¡°Alpha, you¡¯re the most reliable.¡± Bai Qi slapped Alpha¡¯s shoulder, growing more pleased with his first pet beast. Few words but a formidable force, diligent and hard-working. This makes it a qualified pet for the new era. As for that dumb dog¡­ Glancing at the Husky, who had managed to avoid the pit even before him, Bai Qi could feel a twitch at the corner of his eye. He felt like he would eventually end up dead because of this dumb creature. Maybe when he got back, he should see if he could use the Evolution Egg to acquire a couple of abilities like invulnerability or immortality to withstand it. Woof woof woof! (There¡¯s a big guy over there.) Just then, the Husky burst out barking at the deep pit underfoot and Alpha also switched to alert mode, blocking Bai Qi behind him. Soon, accompanied by the sound of stone friction, a giant Steel Scaled Snake emerged from the big pit and appeared in front of Bai Qi. [Name]: Steel Scaled Snake [Race]: Steel Apartment [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Elite [Skills]: Steel Tail Whip, Dash, Earthquake Wave, Harden Just delivered itself right onto my doorstep? Looking at the Steel Scaled Snake in front of him, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes shone brightly. He directed Alpha, ¡°Alpha, coil him!¡± Alpha, receiving the command, immediately switched to a broad-blade Ice Sword and attacked the Steel Scaled Snake. Roar! The Steel Scaled Snake, awoken from its sleep and seeing such a small creature as Alpha daring to attack, it went directly into a violent state. Its body shimmered with a metallic light and it was hardening instantly. Its tail whipped towards Alpha. Alpha, seeing this, didn¡¯t intend to resist directly. He jumped over the Steel Scaled Snake¡¯s tail whip and slashed heavily against the giant snake. Bang! The Ice Sword landed on the Steel Scaled Snake, creating a deep mark, but Alpha¡¯s Ice Sword also shattered. Alpha had also added a solidification rune to this Ice Sword. Unexpectedly, it couldn¡¯t withstand a head-on collision. Only hardness, no toughness, how is this any different from those kitchen knives in my previous life that couldn¡¯t withstand the slightest impact?! ¡°No wonder the Skeletal Type isn¡¯t suitable for these fancy things.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi shook his head. He issued a new command to Alpha, who immediately discarded the Ice Sword in his hand. The bones in his arms twisted and entwined rapidly, transforming directly into two giant Bone Blades. Roar! The Steel Scaled Snake, awakened from its sleep and injured by the Ice Sword, immediately turned its head to bite Alpha. But this time, Alpha didn¡¯t dodge. The power of the Shadow Department adhered to the Bone Blades, and he attacked the Steel Scaled Snake with a series of frenzied slashes. Unable to resist the corroding power of the Shadow Department, the metallic scales of the Steel Scaled Snake began to melt away. The snake abandoned its attack, quickly creating distance from Alpha. The Steel Scaled Snake smacked the ground heavily with its giant tail. Invisible ripples swept across the ground towards Alpha. Alpha immediately jumped up to dodge, but the Steel Scaled Snake quickly retreated into its previous pit. ¡°Damn, my prey is getting away!¡± While Bai Qi dodged the earthquake wave, he directed Alpha to intercept the Steel Scaled Snake. This Steel Scaled Snake lived underground all year round. If it escaped back underground, it would be difficult to find it again. Boom, boom, boom! Just at that moment, a series of explosions sounded from the pit. The half-buried Steel Scaled Snake suddenly stopped moving, freezing in place. What¡¯s happening? Bai Qi looked a little confused. As soon as he saw Husky with a smug smile on its face, he understood what had happened. Woof, woof! (I¡¯m truly a genius!) ¡°Alpha enjoys backstabbing, and you like planting bombs. Can¡¯t you guys use some direct combat tactics?¡± Bai Qi, looking at the Husky wagging its tail in front of him and seeking praise, couldn¡¯t help but smile. It seems I need to strengthen my pets¡¯ concept of education. Always exploiting weaknesses could easily damage my reputation as a Beast Master. Although it fits right into the title of the Valley-breaking Mechanical Wolf. Bai Qi commanded Alpha and Husky to pull the Steel Scaled Snake out together. A beam of light from above immediately scanned the Steel Scaled Snake and then it disappeared right on the spot. Professional assessment was different from previous experiences as there were no security personnel in the examination area. The monitoring of all student statuses and even task statistics was handled by the huge mechanical lifeform over their heads ¨C the Snare. As the name suggests, the Snare monitored everyone on Danggu Mountain. As soon as the students finished the tasks, the Snare would automatically scan and confirm, then take away the captured ferocious beasts. Although all the resources belonged to the students, they couldn¡¯t possibly be expected to carry around a giant Steel Scaled Snake.. Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: Chapter 79: Angels Flower Chapter 80: Chapter 79: Angel¡¯s Flower Translator: 549690339 Seeing such a massive pet beast getting caught so easily by the Snare, Bai Qi felt somewhat envious, w Space Transmission Technique, a seven-stage mechanical technology. ¡°If I could master this technology, it would make our future operations much easier.¡± Bai Qi watched the slowly disappearing light overhead with some envy, other plans beginning to form unconsciously in his mind. Maybe he could find an opportunity to make a trade with Yi Yu later? Although he didn¡¯t have anything valuable to offer at the moment. ¡°But at least this task is finally completed.¡± According to the professional assessment regulations, passing the practical assessment required the completion of two tasks. If some weren¡¯t completed, the resources obtained during the assessment could be converted into points, which were used for admissions based on rank. As for how many were admitted, that was up to the two main examiners¡¯ moods. Bai Qi glanced at the time, It was 3:10 in the afternoon, there was still a considerable time until the end of the test, enough for him to stay and collect resources for a while. ¡°Beta, maximize your perception. Whatever you can evolve into, it depends on this next round!¡± Woof woof? (Really, you¡¯re not fooling me?) The Husky suspiciously eyed Bai Qi a few times, but in the end, it couldn¡¯t resist the allure of evolution and began sniffing vigorously on the ground. Though it already possessed the blueprints for the first six stages of the Mechanical Engineering Department, crafting them still required a significant amount of resources. The endorsement fee from the Elf House still hadn¡¯t come through, and relying solely on the 5 million dollars transferred by his parents wouldn¡¯t last long. However, thanks to a certain someone, he seemed to have found a shortcut to wealth accumulation. Monitoring room in Danggu Mountain. Cui Ming, looking at the feedback from Snare, was so delighted that his mouth almost reached his ears. While the first round was dominated by Gusu City, they finally turned the tide in the second and third rounds with their examinees showing great performance, leading all the way. Especially during the third round, several students from Tainxuan High School completed their tasks in no time and started resource gathering early. Among the first ten who completed the tasks, only Xia Xuan managed to secure a spot in the top three. However, the happiest for Cui Ming was the poor performance of Bai Qi, who secured first place in the first round. Taking more than two hours to finish the task was not slow, but compared to other prodigies, it was a bit lackluster. ¡°President Qin, it appears that Gusu City needs to work more on their practical training. Such results don¡¯t live up to President Qin¡¯s reputation from your time.¡± President Qin sighed as if regretful. ¡°What can we do? The living conditions in Gusu City are too good, resulting in those kids being laid-back.¡± Cui Ming¡¯s face stiffened. One of the main reasons why Lingxi City is so competitive is that they are always trying to catch up with Gusu City. President Qin¡¯s words were salt in the wound. Upon seeing Cui Ming¡¯s discomfort, President Qin slightly smiled, but the smile quickly faded. What was taking that rascal Bai Qi so long? He didn¡¯t seem this slow during the tower climbing. ¡°Ahem, anyway, as long as you remember our previous agreement, President Qin, if the total score of Lingxi City surpasses that of Gusu City, the Gemini Tower must be solely used by Lingxi City for a year.¡± ¡°Ha, I¡¯m not that old. Just make sure that you won¡¯t go back on your word and give up the Mind Spring.¡± They eyed each other, then turned their heads, not looking at each other anymore, like quarreling children. Just then, an examiner responsible for monitoring the contestants suddenly reported, ¡°Presidents, there¡¯s a significant energy fluctuation on Danggu Mountain. Some of the top ten students seem to be battling.¡± ¡°A battle? That must be Xia Xuan and Zhang Kai, right?¡± Upon hearing the report, Cui Ming immediately ordered the examiner to zoom in and check the situation. Just as expected, one of the battling participants was indeed Lingxi City¡¯s prodigy, Wang Yun, but the other one wasn¡¯t Xia Xuan; it was Bai Qi. ¡°How come it¡¯s this guy?¡± Cui Ming frowned, but soon relaxed. Although Bai Qi¡¯s Ice Shadow Swordsman, with its 13000 Energy Value, surprised him, it was still a High-grade Elite. Against Wang Yun¡¯s Six-eyed Monkey, a Lord Level beast, it didn¡¯t have much of an advantage. After all, in front of the Intimidation skill, accessible only to Lord Level beasts and above, Elites and Servants can barely deliver half their combat prowess. ¡°President, Wang Yun is starting to fall behind.¡± Cui Ming:¡±!!!¡± Danggu Mountain. Bai Qi led Husky around leisurely in search of various resources. Thanks to Husky¡¯s extraordinary sense perception, Bai Qi almost never took a wrong turn, and he could always find something valuable after a while. Even though the overall quality was not high, every little bit added up. He was not picky. Unfortunately, he didn¡¯t encounter many Beast Masters along the way. The two he met were from Gusu City, and he reluctantly let them go after a moment¡¯s hesitation. If nobody knew about him hitting his own people, it would be fine, but if Old Qin found out, he would surely be beaten to death. It was better to hit the other side. Woof woof! (What a wonderful smell.) Husky sniffed, then suddenly bolted, causing Bai Qi to almost be pulled off his feet. ¡°Stupid dog, are you trying to kill your own Beast Master?!¡± Bai Qi grumbled as he stood up, brushing off the dust, and chased after Husky. As he was about to scold him, his attention was drawn to a line of white flowers in front of him. [Name]: Angel¡¯s Flower [Introduction]: It is said that this plant formed where drops of angel¡¯s blood fell to the earth and it can bear Angel Fruit. Could such good things actually exist on Danggu Mountain? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes shone, and he rushed over without thinking about settling scores with Husky. If it had been in the past, the Angel¡¯s Flower might not have been of much use, since it couldn¡¯t be cultivated in ordinary places. However, Bai Qi now had a support secret realm, which was originally designed to cultivate plant attribute beasts. It was more than suitable to plant Angel¡¯s Flower in. If he actually managed to successfully cultivate it, wouldn¡¯t he achieve financial freedom, eliminating the need to worry about Evolution Egg expenses in the future? With this thought in mind, Bai Qi immediately directed Alpha and Husky to carefully relocate the Angel¡¯s Flower into the secret realm. ¡°Stop!¡± With a scream, a streak of golden light suddenly shot from a distance. Alpha was about to defend, but the golden light bypassed Bai Qi and went straight towards something behind him. Chirp chirp! Bai Qi turned his head and saw a bird flashing with white light emerge from the Angel¡¯s Flower bushes. It skilfully dodged the golden light¡¯s attack and took off into the sky with a flap of its wings. Was that a Light Wings Bird? It seemed like the Light Wings Bird did like to rest on vegetation with light elements or high energy values, and the Angel¡¯s Flower was the perfect candidate. He was so excited to find the Angel¡¯s Flower that he completely forgot about this possibility. How careless of him. Seeing the Light Wings Bird that was within her grasp being scared away by Bai Qi, Wang Yun couldn¡¯t help but feel aggrieved. ¡°Bai Qi, you did that on purpose, didn¡¯t you?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback, looked around, and after confirming that there was no one else, he said, ¡°You know me?¡± Upon hearing this, Wang Yun clenched her fists tighter. ¡°Do you know how long I waited for the Light Wings Bird to land and rest? Now everything is ruined because of you!¡± Uh, the contest only started three hours ago, she couldn¡¯t possibly have been waiting all this time, could she? ¡°Um, sorry?¡± Bai Qi tried to apologize to her, but Wang Yun obviously had no interest in further conversation and turned to leave. Just then, Husky suddenly came out from the woods nearby, throwing a tightly wrapped object in a spiderweb in front of Bai Qi, looking at him with a flattering expression. Woof woof! Woof woof! (Human, I caught the Light Wings Bird.. How are you going to reward me?) Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Chapter 80: Battle with Wang Yun Chapter 81: Chapter 80: Battle with Wang Yun Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi picked up the bundle of spider web, tearing off a piece to confirm its identity, and couldn¡¯t help but be somewhat surprised. ¡°How on earth did that rascal capture the Light Wings Bird?!¡± Wasn¡¯t the success rate of a dog catching a bird close to zero? Despite his confusion, Bai Qi was still quite pleased with Husky¡¯s performance. To pass the assessment, he only needed to complete two tasks. However, three completed tasks would earn him more points. Although they meant little to most people, Bai Qi was on a mission. Given Bai Qi¡¯s understanding of Old Qin, if he didn¡¯t present satisfactory results, Old Qin might actually consider replacing him. Therefore, the more points, the better. ¡°Bai Qi, I challenge you!¡± Just as Bai Qi was waiting for Snare to take away the Light Wings Bird, Wang Yun suddenly challenged him. ¡°Is there a buy-in¡­ cough, wager involved?¡± Even though Bai Qi preferred to finish transplanting all the Angel¡¯s Flowers, resources that were delivered to his doorstep shouldn¡¯t be refused, right? ¡°Hmph! You¡¯ll have to prove yourself by defeating me first!¡± Wang Yun¡¯s face was cold. She waved her hand, and the golden glow shot back to land beside her. It was the Six-eyed Monkey. ¡°Alright then, let¡¯s make this quick.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders, agreeing to Wang Yun¡¯s duel invitation. No sooner had he agreed than the Six-eyed Monkey leapt off Wang Yun¡¯s shoulder, its paws lunging towards Alpha. Such was the speed of the attack that even Alpha almost failed to dodge it. As expected, there was a distinct difference between Elites and Lords, even with just one level between them. Watching Alpha being forced to dodge the relentless attacks of the Six-eyed Monkey, Bai Qi grew more eager about moving up to Lord Level. Actually, a few days ago, Bai Qi felt that Alpha was close to making a breakthrough, but he had deliberately held it back. Based on past experiences, if Alpha advanced to Lord Level, it would trigger a race evolution. But to maximize the benefits, Bai Qi decided to wait until the Mythical Material from the Thirteenth Bureau arrived. The Evolution Egg combined with Mythical Materials would surely result in a powerful race¡¯s evolution! However, the immediate task was to deal with his current adversary. ¡°Alpha, Skeleton Manipulation.¡± Ka-cha Ka-cha! The fire in Alpha¡¯s eyes flashed. Its arms transformed into Bone Blades, Ice Armor instantly covering its entire body. It launched a counterattack against the Six-eyed Monkey. ¡°Heh, a skeleton-type beast trying to match my Six-eyed Monkey in speed¡­ how conceited!¡± A mocking expression crossed Wang Yun¡¯s face. A double beam of fire suddenly lit up in the top pair of eyes of the Six-eyed Monkey. To it, Alpha¡¯s swift offensive seemed to have slowed down, and it easily evaded Alpha¡¯s slash. ¡°Is that¡­ a vision-enhancing skill?¡± Bai Qi instantly recognized the skill used by the Six-eyed Monkey. Understanding dawned on Alpha, and it swayed, stretching out two more pairs of arms, each one wielding a Bone Blade, all attacking the Six-eyed Monkey conjointly. ¡°Useless. With the fiery eyes of my Six-eyed Monkey, such attacks are ineffective.¡± Wang Yun was very confident. The Six-eyed Monkey was naturally swift. Coupled with its powerful Spirit Power and fiery eyes skill, Alpha¡¯s attacks didn¡¯t stand a chance of hitting it. Even with the addition of Ice Attribute, the Ice Shadow Swordsman was still classified under the Skeleton race. And among the Skeleton race, few Elites could match the speed of the Six-eyed Monkey. ¡°Enough playing around. Monkey, end the battle.¡± Seeing that Bai Qi had no more tricks up his sleeve, Wang Yun was somewhat disappointed. She gave an order to the Six-eyed Monkey. All six eyes of the Six-eyed Monkey lit up at the same time. Alpha instantly felt an intangible force controlling it. Its movements faltered. Super Energy Attribute skill, Mind Control! ¡°The Light Wings Bird is mine!¡± Chirp chirp chirp! Just then, the Six-eyed Monkey screamed in pain, and was sent flying. Although it altered its course in time, it still looked a bit awkward. ¡°Sixsi!¡± Seeing the two short knives that quickly flew back to Alpha¡¯s hand after injuring the Six-eyed Monkey, Wang Yun was shocked. Isn¡¯t his pet beast supposed to be an Ice Shadow Swordsman? Why does it have this kind of skill? Wang Yun checked on the Six-eyed Monkey¡¯s condition, and then glared angrily at Bai Qi, saying, ¡°Sixsi, use Intimidation! Super Energy Ray!¡± The Six-eyed Monkey stood up and screeched at Alpha, a wave of invisible power immediately rushed towards Alpha. At the same time, the Six-eyed Monkey¡¯s six eyes suddenly became hazy, slowly separated from its body, and flew into the air while also growing larger and larger. In its pupils, energy slowly began to gather. Super Energy Ray, although it¡¯s just a regular skill of Super Energy Apartment pet beasts, when used by the Six-eyed Monkey, it can multi-strike with the help of illusion projections formed by its eyes, making it much stronger than ordinary high-level skills. Even if the Ice Skeleton was quick, it couldn¡¯t avoid this skill. ¡°I originally didn¡¯t mean to hurt your pet beast, but since you struck first, don¡¯t blame me!¡± Bai Qi remained silent. Actually, it was you who challenged first and struck first. This skill of shifting blame has truly reached a divine level! Bai Qi sighed, snapped his fingers, and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t blame you, because the contest is over.¡± Hearing this, Wang Yun was somewhat puzzled. Alpha had fallen into Six-eyed Monkey¡¯s illusion projection and couldn¡¯t escape due to the Intimidation skill. Plup plup plup! A series of noises of the earth cracking open suddenly reached Wang Yun¡¯s ears. On turning his head, Wang Yun saw that bones wrapped in Shadow Department Power were like huge closing flowers, enveloping his Six-eyed Monkey. In an instant, the Six-eyed Monkey, which was halfway through casting its spell, was locked inside a white bone cage. Chirp chirp chirp! Seeing this, the Six-eyed Monkey immediately tried to escape, but countless bone spurs shot out from the bone cage, preventing it from getting anywhere near. ¡°How is this possible? How can your Elite Pet Beast not be affected by Si- -er¡¯s Intimidation skill?¡± Bai Qi shrugged, he certainly couldn¡¯t tell him Alpha had been tortured by a Legendary Pet Beast before, so this level of intimidation wasn¡¯t a big deal. ¡°Do you still want to fight?¡± Upon hearing this, Wang Yun returned to his senses, dropped a few items, glared fiercely at Bai Qi, and turned to leave. ¡°Bai Qi, I¡¯ll remember you!¡± Well, although I am quite handsome, why remember me for no reason? Bai Qi smacked his lips, gathering the materials Wang Yun had left behind. Certainly, having a Lord Level pet beast, his resources were better than Li Lei¡¯s. If there were a few more, I wouldn¡¯t need to run around. Huh? It seems I¡¯ve stumbled upon something? A lightbulb went off in Bai Qi¡¯s head, he suddenly thought of a more convenient method than hunting down his opponents. Instead of finding them one by one, why not let them come to him voluntarily? Chapter 82 - Chapter 82: Chapter 81: Cunning Merchants in the New Era Chapter 82: Chapter 81: Cunning Merchants in the New Era Translator: 549690339 Soon, Bai Qi had moved all of the Angel¡¯s Flowers into the secret space. He only relaxed when he confirmed that there was no sign of rejection from the Angel¡¯s Flower. ¡°I¡¯ll need to create a separate greenhouse for the Angel¡¯s Flowers later on. Otherwise, who knows when Beta, this stupid dog, might chew on it.¡± Bai Qi withdrew his spirit power, then stretched out his muscles. ¡°Beta, widen the search area. We¡¯re preparing to harvest the whole field!¡± he said to Husky. ¡°Woof! Woof!¡± (It¡¯s all wrapped up in this dog¡¯s body!) Husky howled, and swarms of Mechanical Bees and Mechanical Spiders crawled out from his half-mechanical body. They quickly dispersed, beginning to scout out the surroundings. [Name]: Mechanical Bee / Mechanical Spider. [Introduction]: Mechanical creations, specifically used for scouting out the surrounding situation. With his surveying machines and his own perception skills, Husky¡¯s range of perception expanded several times over. Calming Fruit? Gather it all up! Moonlight Stone? Dig them all up! Exotic Fruit tree? Uh, I could not bring all of that. Midway up the Danggu Mountain. Several examinees stared at the forest in front of them, cut through like the passing path of the Insect Race, a bewildered look in their eyes. Where are all the resources that were supposed to be everywhere? Why does this seem worse than the small mound behind my house? ¡°I took the exam on Danggu Mountain last year. There should be a cluster of Tranquilizing Grass here. How is it all gone now?¡± ¡°Who isn¡¯t in the same boat? I¡¯ve just passed by the Exotic Fruit forest ¨C some bastard harvested all the fruits in there, not even a single one was left for me.¡± ¡°The two of you are lucky. You¡¯re just failing to complete your tasks. Look at me. I was blown away by some bastard¡¯s leftover bombs. I feel like I¡¯ve fallen into shit.¡± ¡°Uh, dude, that smell on you. You didn¡¯t really end up eating it, did you?¡± ¡°¡­You know too much.¡± The group chatted. Suddenly, they felt people approaching from behind and immediately became alert. ¡°Who is it!¡± They were all examinees from Lingxi City, skilled in wilderness survival. Their alertness was high. Seeing the three in combat-ready stance, Bai Qi quickly waved his hands and said, ¡°Relax, I am just here to do some trading with you.¡± Saying that, he took out a Tranquilizing Grass and an Exotic Fruit. ¡°These should be the items you need for your task, right? Give me something of equal value, and I am willing to trade.¡± Seeing the two items in Bai Qi¡¯s hand, the examinees¡¯ eyes brightened. They immediately took out items of the same value for the trade, but Bai Qi put away the two items. ¡°Sorry, these aren¡¯t valuable enough.¡± ¡°That¡¯s impossible. These two items are both rare materials. How could they be less valuable?¡± One of the examinees frowned, looking a bit disgruntled. ¡°I know, but since these items are mine, I get to decide the price.¡± Bai Qi nodded his head seriously, scanning the badges on their uniforms. ¡°You guys are from Lingxi City? Then the price would be five times the value.¡± ¡°Five times? Might as well just rob us!¡± ¡°Please don¡¯t vilify me. This is a legitimate trade.¡± Bai Qi straightened his face, saying, ¡°I¡¯ve harvested all the Tranquilizing Grass and Exotic Fruit nearby. If you want to complete your tasks on time, your only choice is to buy from me.¡± ¡°So it was you causing all the trouble!¡± The three of them glared at Bai Qi, and then looked at each other, quietly surrounding him. ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t recommend you guys doing this.¡± Seeing their movements, Bai Qi sighed, and chin-nodded toward their backs. Two broken swords quietly hovered behind two of them. Behind the remaining person, a tall Ice Shadow Swordsman in ice armor silently watched him. ¡°Is that the Ice Shadow Swordsman? Are you Bai Qi?¡± Looking at Alpha overwhelming protection, one of them recognized him. ¡°Hmm, you¡¯ve got the wrong person.¡± Bai Qi waved away the notion casually, ¡°So, are we trading or not? If not, I will be on my way.¡± The three glanced at each other, seeing a sense of helplessness in their eyes. They gritted their teeth and offered up five times the resources for the trade with Bai Qi. Although they didn¡¯t like it, it was more economical to complete the task. Though resentful, they didn¡¯t want to lose everything over a small matter. ¡°Tsk¡­Thanks for your patronage.¡± Bai Qi received their resources with a beaming smile, having confirmed that everything was correct, he handed over the items they needed. ¡°Remember to spread the word, both to people you know and those you don¡¯t. If all goes well, all the resources around here should be with me. So, remind them to make a move ASAP.¡± Upon hearing this, the three men¡¯s eyes twitched. They wanted to retaliate, but thinking of the undead creature that appeared silently behind them, they chose to give up. If I can¡¯t trouble them, I can still avoid them, right? Watching the three walk away, Bai Qi¡¯s smile grew even wider. I quite enjoy the feeling of people disliking me but being unable to do anything about it! Looking at the sky which had darkened, he pitched a tent that he took out from the secret space, then turned to Husky and asked, ¡°Did you hand out all the flyers?¡± ¡°Woof! Woof!¡± (It¡¯s all taken care of!) Husky confidently patted his chest, then pulled out a large screen directly from the secret space, plugged it into his energy source, and all the materials they had collected and their prices appeared on the screen. ¡°Exchange rate for Gusu City examinees: 1:2, Lingxi City ordinary examinees: 1:3, Tainxuan High School examinees: 1:5. Hmm, pretty reasonable.¡± Even though Bai Qi had collected many resources and pretty much monopolized some, it was impossible to plunder the whole Danggu Mountain. However, with the current rate of exchange, when the small amounts added up, his business would only get bigger. He only had to take care of the sales; the resource searching would be left to these hard-working bees. I just realized I have a knack for business! Satisfied, Bai Qi nodded his head. Then, he crawled into his tent. ¡°Beta, you¡¯re in charge of trading tonight. Alpha, keep an eye out for any troublemakers and kick them out forcefully. Also¡­ Achoo!¡± ¡°Clank Clank.¡± ¡°Woof! Woof!¡± His twin pets, Alpha and Beta, confirmed they understood and quickly returned to their positions. Meanwhile, Bai Qi rubbed his nose and crawled back into his tent. Just like I thought, the nights in the mountains are chilly. Hmmm. I should add an extra blanket tonight. ¡°Bai Qi, Bai Qi!¡± Bai Qi was woken up by shouting. He reluctantly opened his eyes and poked his head out of his tent. Han Wei and others were looking at him with strange expressions. Next to them, a group of people were orderly lining up to trade with Husky. These were people who couldn¡¯t complete their tasks on time and couldn¡¯t defeat the ferocious beasts either, so they had no choice but to exchange resources with Bai Qi. Even though they were reluctant, the ones who could beat Bai Qi had already completed their tasks. The only ones left were them, the weaklings. You said we should fight back? Okay, you go first? ¡°Why are you here? You haven¡¯t completed the tasks either?¡± Bai Qi crawled out of the tent. ¡°Since we know each other so well, I won¡¯t charge you extra. I¡¯ll change the exchange rate to 1:1..¡± Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: Chapter 82: Close the Door and Release Bai Qi! Chapter 83: Chapter 82: Close the Door and Release Bai Qi! Translator: 549690339 Gao Cheng and the others looked at each other without a word, saying, ¡°We don¡¯t need it anymore since we¡¯ve completed our tasks. You should keep it to do business.¡± Bai Qi nodded, not surprised at all. Gao Cheng and his friends were amongst the top performers in this examination. They had more than completed their tasks. Thus, he primarily targeted those performing in the middle and lower ranks from the start. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that President Qin and others will hold you accountable?¡± Gao Cheng anxiously glanced at several examinees who had immediately completed their tasks with Snare after obtaining the resources, feeling somewhat worried. Bai Qi waved his hand, saying, ¡°Why should they hold me accountable? Is there any rule written on the admission ticket precluding trading in the actual combat examination?¡± ¡°Um, no such rule.¡± Gao Cheng shook his head, falling silent. There wasn¡¯t much time left until the end of the examination, so there should be no problem. ¡°Attention all examinees. Due to certain reasons, the scores for this actual combat examination are void. The re-examination is tentatively scheduled for nine o¡¯clock tomorrow morning. All examinees, please wait at your current location for teleportation.¡± ¡°Attention all examinees. Due to certain reasons, the scores for this actual combat examination are void. The re-examination is tentatively scheduled for nine o¡¯clock tomorrow morning. All examinees, please wait at your current location for teleportation.¡± ¡°Attention all examinees. Due to certain reasons, the scores for this actual combat examination are void. The re-examination is tentatively scheduled for nine o¡¯clock tomorrow morning. All examinees, please wait at your current location for teleportation.¡± At this moment, a loud announcement echoed from the sky. All examinees on Danggu Mountain were taken aback, and those, who were trading with Husky, were completely stunned on the spot. Did Bai Qi mess up? Bai Qi also realized something. Seeing the changing expressions of the examinees, he immediately packed away the Twin Pets and his tent into his Secret Realm Ring and quickly walked away. ¡°The wind is tight, time to go!¡± The examination was invalidated. The people who had traded with him were indeed wronged. If they stayed any longer, they were asking for trouble. ¡°This guy is still so unreliable¡­¡± Watching Bai Qi quickly disappearing into the woods, Lu Yuan couldn¡¯t help but sigh, then noticed that the surrounding examinees were inexplicably turning their attention to them. ¡°Are you guys close with Bai Qi?¡± ¡°Yes, I just heard that Bai Qi was giving them a discount.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes¡­¡± Seeing the hostile gazes of a group of people, Lu Yuan quickly understood and directly summoned the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger to mount on. ¡°Quickly go! We have been set up by Bai Qi!¡± Han Wei and Gao Cheng exchanged a glance, immediately summoned the Wind Demon Wolf to mount on, and instantly disappeared on the spot. Lu Yuan, who was the first to react, was still dumbfounded in his place. ¡°Incredibles, you are so disloyal!¡± Lu Yuan yelled and chased after them in a hurry, but he hadn¡¯t run far when he was targeted by a light beam and was directly teleported out of Danggu Mountain. In no time, the bustling Danggu Mountain became deserted. Main cabin of Snare. Looking at the rapidly changing environment around him, Bai Qi knew he had been forcibly teleported by Snare and breathed a sigh of relief. He almost thought he was going to die under those guys¡¯ hands. He wondered if Gao Cheng and the others had managed to escape. ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯ve done quite well this time.¡± Just as Bai Qi was about to catch his breath, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind him. Bai Qi instantly felt a jolt of fear and turned his head stiffly. Seeing President Qin¡¯s amiable smile, he immediately bowed at ninety degrees without any hesitation. ¡°President, I was wrong!¡± Seeing Bai Qi admitting his guilt so quickly, President Qin couldn¡¯t help but grin. He turned to Cui Ming and said, ¡°You should talk. I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t help but beat him if I speak.¡± Cui Ming rolled his eyes at the mention of this, but still stepped forward, saying, ¡°Bai Qi, because of some of your actions, the number of people who passed the examination this time far exceeded our expected number. Moreover, your actions have had a very negative impact on the examination. So after consulting with President Qin, we have decided to hold another actual combat examination.¡± At this point, Cui Ming¡¯s expression became somewhat strange, saying, ¡°We have reported your previous behavior to the headquarters. The headquarters have decided to add ¡®no trading between each other¡¯ to the professional examination regulations.¡± ¡°So, congratulations on becoming the first candidate who changed the professional examination regulations single-handedly.¡± Bai Qi smiled awkwardly at these words. He¡¯d rather not have this kind of honor. ¡°Also, because your behavior has had adverse effects, the association has decided to take back the resources you obtained inside.¡± They wanted to take it back? What about the rule that resources belonged to the examinees?! Bai Qi tightly held the Secret Realm Ring while casting a pleading look at President Qin. ¡°Cough, cough. Let¡¯s do this. The resources you found yourself can be disregarded, but hand over all the resources obtained from other people¡¯s trades.¡± President Qin proposed a compromise. After a short pause, Cui Ming also agreed to this method. What could Bai Qi do if he disagreed? ¡°Alright, let¡¯s put this issue to rest for now. We have another matter to discuss.¡± President Qin stroked his beard and looked at Cui Ming, saying, ¡°To avoid the repetition of the just happened incident, I suggest that Bai Qi not participate in the new round of actual combat examination.¡± What the heck, Old Qin, you are messing with me! Bai Qi¡¯s face changed at these words, and he was about to argue with President Qin. However, after hearing the next sentence from President Qin, he was immediately overjoyed and nodded in agreement. ¡°Let him be the first.¡± Cui Ming frowned, saying, ¡°The professional examination has never had such a precedent. This is too unfair to others.¡± President Qin chuckled and said to Bai Qi, ¡°Fair? Alright, Bai Qi, you go back and prepare well. Remember to take care of the examinees from your city in the next round, understand?¡± ¡°Ah, no problem!¡± Realizing what was asked of him, Bai Qi immediately pulled out a copy of the professional examination regulations to study, making Cui Ming nervous. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s decide Bai Qi as the first in the third round examination.¡± Upon hearing Cui Ming¡¯s agreement, President Qin nodded in satisfaction and continued, ¡°That being the case, let¡¯s give the Mind Spring to Bai Qi first.¡± ¡°Impossible! Our agreement was to decide based on the overall performance!¡± Without any hesitation, Cui Ming rejected President Qin¡¯s suggestion. However, seeing President Qin¡¯s roguish smile and Bai Qi¡¯s eager expression, he reluctantly agreed again. ¡°I can give the Mind Spring now, but only to Bai Qi alone! Also, I will send someone to explore the Tower of Gratitude for one day.¡± President Qin waved his hand and said, ¡°One day, how is that enough? Just let Bai Qi soak for a few days, and you guys explore for a few days.¡± This time, Cui Ming stood his ground and said, ¡°No, one day at most. The Mind Spring is a treasure of Lingxi City. I can¡¯t let Bai Qi soak for so long.¡± ¡°Deal!¡± President Qin nodded and shook hands with Cui Ming. He didn¡¯t expect it to go so smoothly. Bai Qi¡¯s meddling turned out to be quite useful! He decided that if something like this ever happened again, he would just shut his door and let Bai Qi handle it! Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: Chapter 83: Mind Spring Chapter 84: Chapter 83: Mind Spring Translator: 549690339 Watching President Qin and Bai Qi, big and small foxes alike, Cui Ming was too lazy to stay. He left the main cabin right away. With Bai Qi¡¯s mess, Danggu Mountain test area couldn¡¯t be used for now. He needed to arrange another venue instead. By the way, he had to get Bai Qi into the Mind Spring. Seeing Cui Ming leave, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help asking, ¡°Mind Spring? What the hell is that?¡± ¡°What the hell!¡± President Qin glare at Bai Qi, ¡°If Cui Ming wasn¡¯t gone, he¡¯d definitely fight you to the end.¡± Bai Qi laughed awkwardly and stayed silent, and President Qin began to explain to Bai Qi. ¡°Do you have any idea what the most famous beast type is in Lingxi City?¡± Bai Qi nodded. Lingxi City was renowned for its Super Energy creatures, which were the subject of yesterday¡¯s theoretical exam. ¡°One of the reasons Lingxi City has so many super energy creatures is the Mind Spring. Even some of the super energy people in Lingxi City were born because of it.¡± President Qin continued, ¡°Usually Cui Ming keeps a close eye on it, he would not have taken it out to bet if he wasn¡¯t eager for our Gemini Tower.¡± ¡°Mind Spring can significantly improve the spirit power of creatures and Beast Masters. Even if your two creatures are not super energy creatures, enhancing their spirit power is also beneficial.¡± ¡°Although it¡¯s not as straightforward as energy values, once the spirit power is up, the speed at which your creatures release skills or improves proficiency can increase.¡± Energy value is equivalent to memory storage, spirit power is like a CPU, understood! ¡°But the most important thing is, Mind Spring can rapidly improve the spirit power of Beast Masters and enhance the Beast Control Space.¡± President Qin patted Bai Qi on the shoulder and said, ¡°So, seize the moment and meditate at that time, trying to maximize the effect and upgrade to the third stage earlier.¡± ¡°Even though you¡¯ve upgraded quickly, compared to those talented trainees, you¡¯re still a bit behind.¡± ¡°Mr. President, I¡¯ve only been a Beast Master for two months, aren¡¯t you expecting too much from me?¡± Bai Qi was frustrated, he had only recently reached the second stage and now Old Qin was already thinking about stage three. He was even more ambitious than Bai Qi. Apart from the matter of his spirit power not reaching the standard, according to previous experience, he wouldn¡¯t be able to upgrade before reaching the full level of Evolution Egg. Damn, he was so focused on making business during the practical test that he forgot to take the chance to upgrade his creature. What a loss. Thinking that he had missed the opportunity to swiftly upgrade Evolution Egg, Bai Qi felt pained. President Qin said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve got to get the venue change sorted. You rest here, and in a while, Cui Ming will arrange for someone to take you to the Mind Spring.¡± ¡°Okay, I got it.¡± Bai Qi nodded, and after President Qin left, a Beast Master came along and led Bai Qi toward the lounge. Along the way, the Beast Master showed great interest in Bai Qi, occasionally glancing back at him with curiosity in his eyes. ¡°Uh, is there anything weird on my face?¡± Bai Qi checked himself over, not knowing what was wrong with him. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I just wanted to see what someone who can restart a professional exam looks like.¡± ¡°Hasn¡¯t this happened before?¡± The Beast Master shook his head and said, ¡°I¡¯ve been an exam official for some years now. I¡¯ve encountered quite a few accidents, but I¡¯ve never seen anything like your case.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sure you¡¯ll be headlining the hot search list tomorrow!¡± Seeing the Beast Master so interested, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes. Old Qin wouldn¡¯t expose him, would he? If word got out, wouldn¡¯t all those folks he had ripped off recognize him? Bai Qi still didn¡¯t know that his name had already been spread among all the candidates. Of course, it wasn¡¯t a good fame he was known for. ¡°Alright, here¡¯s your lounge. Someone from Lingxi City should be coming to find you in a bit, don¡¯t fall asleep.¡± The practical test had lasted from yesterday afternoon to early this morning. Many candidates had stayed up all night, and Bai Qi, being so high-profile, must not have had it easy either. ¡°Uh, I¡¯m fine.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head. He had entrusted all the trading matters to Alpha and Husky, so he had a good night¡¯s sleep. After seeing off the Beast Master, Bai Qi went into his lounge, then directly headed into the Secret Space. The subsequent trading was mostly not handled by him, but now that he had to sort it all out. ¡°What the hell! There¡¯s so much stuff!¡± As soon as he entered the Secret Space, Bai Qi was startled by the massive pile of resources in front of him. Woof woof! (Human, you¡¯re finally here. I¡¯m exhausted.) Husky, who was organizing these resources by type and attribute, saw Bai Qi appear and immediately started complaining. Alpha, on the other hand, was quietly moving some heavier ore. As undead creatures who knew no fatigue, Alpha would have been a model worker in the previous world. ¡°Beta, do we have material list?¡± Husky nodded, a virtual screen immediately present all of last night¡¯s gains on its electronic eye for Bai Qi. ¡°Well, what if I suddenly don¡¯t want to hand it over¡­¡± Thinking of having to give out such abundant resources, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel pained. ¡°Never mind, let¡¯s focus on the long-term. Let Beta dig up a few more Secret Spaces later.¡± Bai Qi sighed, ¡°Beta, filter out the items we got from trading with others, we have to give those back.¡± Woof?!!! (Human, are you kidding me!) Bai Qi shrugged, ¡°Can¡¯t help it. If you¡¯re not satisfied, you can fight Old Qin. If you win, they¡¯re yours.¡± Hearing this, Husky immediately wilted, its puppy eyes filled with tears looking at the piles of resources reluctantly. Seeing Husky like this, Bai Qi also felt a bit upset. Although Husky has strong perception skills, it couldn¡¯t find stuff faster alone than many candidates together, and the item types were noticeably less diverse. If he gave all of these away, there wouldn¡¯t be much left for him. ¡°That said, I should be able to hand over other things of equal value.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twirled around, and he instantly had an idea. Right after hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Husky immediately understood. Woof woof! Woof woof! (Human, you¡¯re almost half as smart as me!) Bai Qi rolled his eyes, kicked Husky aside, ¡°Hurry up and get to work. I have to upgrade both of you later.¡± He was originally interested in searching for some spiritual materials to reinforce Husky¡¯s spirit power and enhance its perception skills, but he didn¡¯t expect someone had already sent the opportunity to him without him needing to do much.. Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: Chapter 84: Husky Goes Crazy Chapter 85: Chapter 84: Husky Goes Crazy Translator: 549690339 J Thump! Thump! Thump! As soon as Bai Qi returned to his resting area from the secret realm, he heard a knock on the door. When he opened it, a stranger, a Beast Master, came in. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m an examiner from Lingxi City. I¡¯m here to take you to the Mind Spring,¡± the stranger said. Bai Qi asked, ¡°Are we going now? Is the Mind Spring on Danggu Mountain?¡± Wang Ling laughed and shook his head. ¡°Of course not. The Mind Spring is a sacred place in Lingxi City that we keep hidden very well, unless there are some young natural talents that need it.¡± Bai Qi nodded his head in understanding. It would make sense for it to be hidden, according to Old Qin¡¯s words, if it weren¡¯t for the temptation of the Gemini Tower, Cui Ming wouldn¡¯t take it out. ¡°Then, let¡¯s get going.¡± Wang Ling agreed, took Bai Qi aboard a small airship, and set a course for Lingxi City. Little Ling Mountain. The sacred place of Beast Masters with super energy in Lingxi City. Bai Qi looked at the religious buildings outside the window and wondered, ¡°Is the Mind Spring here?¡± Wang Ling gave a faint smile, tacitly accepting Bai Qi¡¯s assumption. As a cradle for Beast Masters with super energy in Lingxi City, Little Ling Mountain had cultivated countless masters. A reason for its effectiveness was the existence of the Mind Spring. Moreover, because it was located here, there was no worry of pollution or attack by ferocious beasts. ¡°You should come with me first; we¡¯re yet to finish some formalities,¡± Wang Ling said. Wang Ling led Bai Qi into a temple of simple design, where a middle-aged man dressed like a monk in the old days came over with a glass box. ¡°According to the rules, you are not allowed to take any storage items into the Mind Spring. Please put your Secret Realm Ring here.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we have a specialist who will take good care of it. It won¡¯t be lost.¡± Upon hearing Wang Ling¡¯s words, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but purse his lips. How could they suspect such a new-age decent youngster like him? That¡¯s utterly outrageous! Bai Qi unwillingly handed over his Secret Realm Ring after taking a look at the bunch of ice buckets he had prepared in the secret realm. Wang Ling carefully put the Secret Realm Ring into the glass box and confirmed to Bai Qi, ¡°Master Gu Lin will guide you to the Mind Spring next. You have 24 hours, so please don¡¯t waste them.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Now that he couldn¡¯t carry extra items, he naturally had to make the most out of this free buffet. ¡°Please follow me.¡± With a smile on his face, Gu Lin beckoned Bai Qi to follow him to the back hall. As they passed through the entrance, Bai Qi instantly felt dizzy as if in a vertigo. The small inner hall had turned into a pond full of lotuses. With such a sensation, was this also a secret realm? Bai Qi gazed at the unique surroundings and started to speculate. Gu Lin did not delay, he led Bai Qi further in, ending up in front of a stone pond resembling a lotus. ¡°This is the Mind Spring. You can stay here for 24 hours. After 24 hours, the secret realm will automatically teleport you out.¡± Bai Qi nodded and asked, ¡°Thank you. But are there any methods of use or taboos concerning the Mind Spring?¡± Gu Lin shook his head and explained, ¡°Nothing really, but most people would have their pets soak in it.¡± Bai Qi remained silent for a moment. He was actually planning to take a sip himself, even without a container. But now, he decided not to. Old Qin did say that Beast Masters could also soak in the spring. He wondered how many people had soaked in it over the years. He had no interest in drinking foot bath water from other people. ¡°You can actually drink it if you¡¯d like. The Mind Spring can get exhausted. The water here has just been refreshed recently, and nobody else had used it.¡± How did he know what I was thinking? Bai Qi was taken aback. He looked at Gu Lin with disbelief. Gu Lin apologized with an obligated grin. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m a super-energy talent My power gets amplified here and I inadvertently heard your thoughts. I won¡¯t be able to do it outside.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine. It¡¯s not like it was something important,¡± Bai Qi said, nodding However, there was still a sense of alertness on his face. These super-energy talents were really overpowered. If they became celebrity paparazzi, no amount of information could be hidden from them. ¡°I should probably leave now. I won¡¯t bother you further.¡± Realizing that Bai Qi was being alert, Gu Lin left without caring much. He quietly retreated the way he came, and only then did Bai Qi summon his twin pets and start studying the Mind Spring. ¡°Since everyone else soaks in it, maybe I should too.¡± Bai Qi looked at Alpha. ¡°Alpha, you go in first and give it a try.¡± As an Undead creature, Alpha had a high demand for spirit power. Its reaction would be the most direct. The moment Alpha entered the Mind Spring, the two fires of the soul in its eye sockets began to burn violently. Flames could be faintly seen from the skeleton beneath the ice armor. Apparently, Alpha also sensed something. It turned off the ice armor, letting its entire body soak in the spring. Feeling the comfort inside Alpha¡¯s soul, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Just as he was about to let Husky join him, a figure flashed past Bai Qi and jumped into the Mind Spring. Splash! A huge splash erupted. The precious Mind Spring of Lingxi City was splashed all around. Unsurprisingly, Bai Qi was drenched. ¡°Beta, lick this whole place dry for me, or I¡¯ll send you out and have them cook you red-braised.¡± Looking at the water level of the Mind Spring rapidly decreasing, Bai Qi had a slight twitch in the corner of his eye. He lifted Beta out of the spring and went in himself. Just as President Qin said, the Mind Spring did help Beast Masters too. As soon as Bai Qi made contact with the spring, he felt a boost in his spirit; even the Bronze Light on the crystal wall of the Beast Control Space seemed a little brighter. Indeed, a good place. I need to make good use of it and meditate!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes shone, and he immediately closed them and began to meditate. On the other hand, Husky reluctantly began to clean up the water outside. Woof woof¡­ (The tragic life of Wang needs to be redeemed¡­) Luckily, Husky quickly realized the benefits of the Mind Spring. After drinking only a few mouthfuls, he felt rejuvenated and invigorated. Once Husky finished lapping up the spring water outside, he could even clearly feel every tissue in his body, and even the control over his mechanical arm improved markedly. It felt as if his brain was being managed by his spirit power. Woof! (If I drank all of this, would I be smarter than a Beast Master?) Imagining himself directing and guiding Bai Qi in the future, Husky¡¯s eyes began to gleam, and he pounced toward the Mind Spring enthusiastically. ¡°Based on the data, the Mind Spring only purpose is to strengthen our spirit power intensity and speed of thought. It cannot increase our IQ so please give up your unrealistic ideas.¡± Woof?! (Who, who¡¯s speaking in my mind!) With the fur of Husky standing on its own, his eyes rolled back and he fainted, landing in the Mind Spring. (Humans, this place is haunted¡­.) Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: Chapter 85: The Split of the Dog Grid Chapter 86: Chapter 85: The Split of the Dog Grid Translator: 549690339 Little Ling Mountain. Mind Spring. Bai Qi slowly opened his eyes and looked at the dazzling bronze light reflecting from the crystal wall of the Beast Control Space, nodding with satisfaction. No wonder Lingxi City treated Mind Spring as a treasured resource. He had just soaked in it for a moment, and it felt as effective as many days of meditation. However, Bai Qi discovered that the strengthening effects of Mind Spring had hit a temporary bottleneck for him, no further absorption had any effect. In the novels of his past life, didn¡¯t they all say that when the protagonist went to some magical place to practice, they would allow the Golden Finger to absorb energetically and directly drain the place dry, why was it so lofty with him?¡± Bai Qi glanced at the still motionless Evolution Egg in the center of the Beast Control Space, feeling somewhat helpless. He had initially thought about letting the Evolution Egg absorb if he couldn¡¯t take the energy away. Now, it seemed that he shouldn¡¯t think too much about it and could only hope that Alpha and Beta would upgrade more. Speaking of which, he wondered how these two were soaking. Bai Qi glanced around, Alpha was still immersed in Mind Spring, apparently not facing the same bottleneck as Bai Qi, as for the Husky¡­ Bai Qi looked at the Husky floating on the water, eyes closed, tongue hanging out, and suddenly panicked, ¡°Is this fellow drowned after falling asleep in the water?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s heart jumped, promptly pulling the Husky to his side. Before he could check on the Husky, he heard a faint snoring sound, immediately exasperation filled his face, and he directly tossed the silly creature into the spring. He had been worried about this fellow, and it turned out the creature had fallen asleep. Glub, glub, glub, glub¡­ The Husky, who had been sleeping soundly, was jolted awake by Bai Qi¡¯s sudden attack and struggled desperately to escape from the spring. Woof woof woof! (Human, this place is haunted, let¡¯s run!) ¡°Haunted?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s expression became strange, and he unconsciously looked towards the Husky beside him. This dumb creature was with Alpha, a skeleton, all day, and was still scared of ghosts? He didn¡¯t know if there were ghosts in his past life, but the ghosts in this world seemed identical to the Soul Race. If there were really ghosts, he would let Alpha deal with it! ¡°I apologize, Beast Master, it¡¯s likely that the primary consciousness had been frightened by me, leading to some misunderstanding.¡± What the heck, this place does have ghosts! A mechanical voice simultaneously appeared in both Bai Qi¡¯s and the Husky¡¯s ears. The man and dog were shocked and immediately clung to each other. ¡°Beast Master, please calm down, I am just a split consciousness from Beta. In human terms, I should be considered a sub-personality ¨C ah yes, in fact, a sub-dog personality.¡± Sub-dog personality? What kind of strange vocabulary was this? Bai Qi internally commented but also gradually calmed down. ¡°You said you are Beta¡¯s sub-dog personality, so does that mean Beta has developed a split-personality?¡± Bai Qi had naturally heard of split-personality disorder, but this was the first time he heard about split-dog personality. ¡°The primary consciousness is a psychic mutant, whose soul is naturally stronger. It produced me, a split consciousness, due to the stimulation from Mind Spring.¡± Bai Qi nodded, this explanation seemed reasonable, but the fact that an additional consciousness appeared was indeed unexpected. ¡°So, are you sharing a body with Beta now? Is there a primary or secondary difference between you?¡± ¡°Under normal circumstances, this would indeed happen. However, I migrated my consciousness to the Wis-brain voluntarily after analyzing the pros and cons, so we can coexist.¡± The mechanical voice came yet again from the Husky¡¯s half-mechanical armor. It then manipulated the mechanical arm to carry out a series of operations, and Bai Qi finally felt relieved. Arf arf arf? (So, you are my split consciousness? My little brother?) Seeing Bai Qi chatting happily with the mysterious voice, the Husky gradually calmed down and tried to communicate with its split consciousness. The mechanical voice replied, ¡°I am the same as you, and if I want, I can also be the primary consciousness.¡± Woof! (What?!) The Husky immediately recoiled in shock, poised to flee. Suddenly, a faint electric spark emerged from the half-mechanical armor, and the Husky was electrocuted unconscious in an instant. Good gracious, so ruthless even on its own body, this split consciousness is utterly brutal! Bai Qi watched in astonishment, then immediately placed his hand over the Husky. [Name]: Valley-breaking Mechanical Wolf (Beta) [Race]: Mechanical Engineering Department, Wolf Species (psychic mutation) [Growth Level]: First Stage Third Level [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Racial skills]: Perception (Perfect), Current Resistance (Perfect), Mechanical Assembly (Mastery), Blast Strengthening (Mastery), Blast Claw (Proficient), Soul Whisper (Beginner) [Energy Value]: 8000 [Condition]: Evolvable The energy values hadn¡¯t changed much, but the Perception skill had been upgraded to Perfect, and a new skill called Soul Whisper had been added. [Skill Name]: Soul Whisper [Skill Introduction]: Super Energy Apartment skill, which can directly transmit one¡¯s voice into others¡¯ soul. Uh, why do I have a bad feeling about this skill? Looking at the Husky, which had been taken over by its split consciousness in front of him, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit apprehensive. The split consciousness also sensed Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts and assured, ¡°Beast Master, you can rest assured that Soul Whisper requires psychic power, which could not be used on those stronger than us. Moreover, you can actively block the skill¡¯s effects.¡± ¡°Is it true? Then I¡¯m relieved.¡± At Bai Qi¡¯s words, he beat his chest, finally vaguely relieved. If he couldn¡¯t block it, Bai Qi had serious doubts that he would end up being annoyed to death by that dumb creature in the future. That said, the split consciousness of Husky seems quite reliable. According to the split consciousness, it voluntarily migrated into the Wis-brain, which seemed to be no different from the spiritual awakening of the Mechanical Beast. So, from a certain point of view, the Husky had transformed its mechanical part into a Mechanical Beast. Coming to Mind Spring this time was a real jackpot! ¡°However, Mind Spring has existed for so many years. Why haven¡¯t I heard of similar cases in Lingxi City? It can¡¯t just be special to you, right?¡± The split consciousness paused for a moment, immediately projecting a virtual screen in front of Bai Qi, ¡°According to the data, in history, Super Apartment Beast Tamers and pets of Lingxi City have some quirks, 80 percent of which could be influenced by Mind Spring.¡± ¡°As for why we encountered this situation, it may have to do with our usage.¡± Bai Qi paused and immediately thought back to when he told the Husky to lick up the spring water that had splashed out earlier. ¡°So, is the effect better if you drink it?¡± ¡°In theory, yes.¡± Bai Qi nodded, looking uncertainly at the Mind Spring. Continuing to soak seemed futile, so should he try drinking it? Chapter 87 - Chapter 87: Chapter 86: Schuck and Beta Chapter 87: Chapter 86: Schuck and Beta Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi hesitated for a moment, but eventually gave up on his plan. Even though drinking it himself might not cause mutations, Master Gu Lin did say it was drinkable. However, the thought of the potential risks of developing Split Personality Disorder deterred Bai Qi from doing so. After all, with the Evolution Egg, his Spirit Power wasn¡¯t going to grow any slower than others, he didn¡¯t mind waiting a tad bit longer. He didn¡¯t want to end up committed to Arkham for a moment of greed. ¡°So, what should I call you both in the future? I cannot keep calling both of you Beta.¡± The split consciousness said, ¡°A name is just a code. You can call us whatever you like, Beast Master.¡± Hisss¡­ In his past life, the phrase ¡°do whatever you want¡± was what he dreaded the most. Bai Qi scratched his head, pondering the names for the two consciousnesses. Dog 1? Dog 2? No, no, their head would probably go bald faster with these names. Jin Ha? Schuck? He didn¡¯t know why, but he always reckoned that there might be another consciousness messing things up. It was important to value their lives, so he scratched those names off the list too. Despite thinking for a long time, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t come up with a satisfying name. ¡°Forget it, you should be called Schuck from now on, and the principal consciousness should be called Beta!¡± Even though they were not quite the same species as the duo Bai Qi remembered, he was too lazy to try anymore. He finally understood why other Beast Masters rarely named their pets. It can be such a headache! Schuck was silent as his intelligence paused momentarily, but he quietly accepted the name. ¡°We will be leaving the Mind Spring in eight hours thirty-four minutes. With our current efficiency, it is hard to absorb all the resources from the Mind Spring. So it¡¯s best if you start making plans, Beast Master.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Even though Alpha had not appeared yet, the changes in Husky after coming in contact with the Mind Spring greatly exceeded his expectations. It would indeed be a pity if they just left without exploiting more of its benefits. However, they did have a solution. A day passed quickly. Master Gu Lin arrived in the Secret Space faithfully on time. He walked briskly towards the Mind Spring. The use of the Mind Spring was governed by strict regulations. Even their Beast Masters from Little Ling Mountain had to go through several reviews to get a chance to enter. If Cui Ming wasn¡¯t the chairperson of the Association, there was no way Bai Qi could have gotten in so easily. Therefore, Gu Lin didn¡¯t plan to let Bai Qi stay even a second longer than necessary. However, to Gu Lin¡¯s surprise, when he reached the Mind Spring, Bai Qi was already there waiting, beside him stood his two pets. ¡°Are you done soaking already?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said,¡± I have almost reached my bottleneck. Soaking any longer would just be a waste of time.¡± Gu Lin looked at Bai Qi with an inquisitive gaze, a strange light flashing in his eyes as he tried to eavesdrop on the internal dialogue in Bai Qi¡¯s mind. Woof woof woof! Woof woof¡­ A series of howls echoing in Bai Qi¡¯s mind, Gu Lin couldn¡¯t hear any of Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts and he reluctantly backed out. Meanwhile, Bai Qi discreetly breathed a sigh of relief, giving a thumbs-up to Husky at his side. This Soul Whisper, unexpectedly useful! It might not work on Gu Lin, but it could certainly work on Bai Qi! ¡°Master Gu Lin, if there¡¯s nothing else, shall we be on our way?¡± Facing Master Gu Lin, a Super Energy Apartment expert, Bai Qi was a little nervous. Seeing that Gu Lin showed no intent of speaking up, Bai Qi quickly reminded him. ¡°Oh right, you have to participate in the next ranking Battle. You shouldn¡¯t stay here for too long.¡± Gu Lin¡¯s gaze swept over Alpha, encased in thick Ice Armor, and Husky, with a bulging belly. Although he was a bit puzzled, he left the Secret Space with Bai Qi- After a blink of spatial transition, Bai Qi was back in the ancient temple. Wang Ling was already waiting for him, holding a glass box containing Bai Qi¡¯s Secret Realm Ring. ¡°Bai Qi, how are you feeling?¡± ¡°Hmm, very unique.¡± Having almost made Husky develop a split consciousness with just a soak, saying it was unique was quite an understatement. Wang Ling nodded and said, ¡°I felt the same way the first time I soaked, but I never had the chance to do it again.¡± ¡°By the way, the Association President asked me to take you to rest nearby. After the other examiners complete the practical test, you will have to participate in a Ranking Battle. You can use this time to process what you have learned from the Mind Spring.¡± On hearing Wang Ling mention the Ranking Battle again, Bai Qi instantly became curious. He asked, ¡°What¡¯s the Ranking Battle? Have the rules for the occupational exam changed?¡± He finally managed to clinch the occupational exam, he wouldn¡¯t be able to take any sudden changes now. ¡°The vocational exam is indeed over. According to the rules from the previous years, those who rank in the top hundred by points will receive the license.¡± ¡°However, the top twenty have to participate in another Ranking Battle. Based on their ranks, they can collect monthly subsidies from the Beast Master Association.¡± ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± Bai Qi was slightly surprised. Such a huge fuss just to collect a little extra subsidy, could he opt-out? ¡°It¡¯s not that much, only about an average of a hundred thousand. But this is a joint examination between two cities, so it might be a little more.¡± An average of a hundred thousand? That suddenly seemed very enticing¡­. Bai Qi¡¯s interest was piqued. But after looking at his two pets beside him, he backed off and said,¡± I¡¯m kind of tired, I¡¯ll head off first.¡± After saying that, Bai Qi put on the Secret Realm Ring and disappeared from the spot. ¡°Ah, it is indeed comfortable to have your own Secret Space.¡± Watching Bai Qi suddenly disappear, Wang Ling naturally knew that Bai Qi had entered his Secret Space. An envious look flashed in his eyes. Although he is already a Four Stage Beast Master, he does not have his own Secret Space. If he had a Secret Realm Ring with him while venturing out, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about being ambushed by Ferocious Beasts while resting. He could also carry more items than others, it would be very beneficial. Comparing with others can be so annoying. Secret Space. Bai Qi appeared in the Secret Space with his twin pets. All three of their gazes were fixed on Alpha. ¡°Schuck, prepare a container right away. Alpha, get ready to defrost.¡± ¡°Received.¡± Schuck nodded, pulled out a heap of metal plates and began to work. In no time, a rudimentary pool was formed. Afterward, Alpha directly jumped into the pool. An opening suddenly appeared in his Ice Armor and streams of spring water flowed out from within. Watching the Mind Spring water continually flowing out from the hollow body of Alpha, Bai Qi showed a satisfying smile. Not allowed to bring a container? Well, they will have to create their own then. Apart from allowing Husky to drink as much as he wanted, Bai Qi utilized Alpha¡¯s unique structure and Ice Armor to create a movable container. He admitted that there was an element of gambling in his actions, but luckily, he had bet correctly. The biggest credit, of course, went to Beta¡¯s Soul Whisper. ¡°I wonder if I¡¯ll be able to use it against Beast Masters during battles. If I can, wouldn¡¯t it mean that I can defeat others without a fight by annoying them?¡± As Bai Qi stroked his mustache, he couldn¡¯t help but display an evil smile. A Ranking Battle, seems like a good time to give it a try- Chapter 88 - Chapter 88: Chapter 87: The Iron Rice Bowl Turns into a Golden Rice Bowl Chapter 88: Chapter 87: The Iron Rice Bowl Turns into a Golden Rice Bowl Translator: 549690339 Little Ling Mountain. Under Wang Ling¡¯s guidance, Bai Qi arrived at a conference room. By the time he arrived, the conference room was already filled with about ten people. These people grouped together in twos and threes, and as Bai Qi made his appearance, all eyes turned towards him. Some were curious, but most held a sense of resentment. Among the resentful, Wang Yun and Li Lei were of course present. ¡°Bai Qi, over here!¡± Seeing Bai Qi emerge, Gao Cheng immediately stood and waved towards him signaling Bai Qi to join them. ¡°Congratulations, you¡¯re also first in the practical assessment.¡± Gao Cheng gave Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder a slight pat, ¡°I tried looking for you all over Little Ling Mountain, I thought you didn¡¯t participate.¡± ¡°Ahem, I kept a low profile this time.¡± Feeling somewhat guilty, Bai Qi fake-coughed a couple of times and averted Gao Cheng¡¯s gaze. On the way here, Wang Ling had already informed him about the situation in the practical examination. To avoid disputes, both Chairman had fabricated an exam result placing Bai Qi as the top student. Doing so was absolutely against the rules, but after both Chairman reported Bai Qi¡¯s Resource Points from the previous round, no one uttered any more words. Even if they didn¡¯t, letting this guy proceed would probably result in him getting first place, and he might even stir up more trouble. The examiners had no objections, but the candidates might. While Gao Cheng and Bai Qi were chatting idly, Zhang Kai moved towards Bai Qi, extended his hand and said, ¡°Hello, I am Zhang Kai.¡± Bai Qi took note of the two rune marks on the back of Zhang Kai¡¯s hand, shook Zhang Kai¡¯s hand and replied, ¡°Bai Qi. Is there anything you wanted to ask?¡± Zhang Kai chuckled and responded, ¡°Being first in both rounds of examination, it¡¯s normal for people to want to meet you, right?¡± ¡°I heard from Wang Yun that your beast is extremely powerful. I feel sorry that we didn¡¯t encounter each other during the practical examination, but during the next ranking battle, we¡¯re bound to cross paths. I¡¯m looking forward to your performance.¡± Upon finishing, Zhang Kai left without waiting for Bai Qi¡¯s response, returning to the team from Lingxi City. Did this guy come to declare war? Gao Cheng explained, ¡°Zhang Kai is a seed contestant from Lingxi City. He originally skipped the exam and was appointed a professional Beast Master, but it seems he came here to target us in Gusu City.¡± ¡®However, in the first three rounds of examination, Zhang Kai was first in the theoretical examination during the second round, but was ranked second in all others, so¡­¡± Bai Qi nodded, forming a preliminary impression of Zhang Kai. If he¡¯s always a close second, but still smiles so brightly, he¡¯s either a schemer or a fool. Considering the situation, he¡¯s probably a schemer. ¡°By the way, seeing how you¡¯re here, Gao Cheng, means you¡¯ve passed the professional exam, right?¡± A trace of a smile appeared on Gao Cheng¡¯s face as he nodded, ¡°Yes, finally passed it.¡± Bai Qi replied, ¡°About time. But since you understand the professional exam so well, why did it take you so many attempts to pass?¡± ¡°Ahem¡­¡± Gao Cheng blushed in embarrassment. Han Wei, who was nearby, chimed in, ¡°It¡¯s because this ¡®someone¡¯ always failed the theoretical part, and was therefore eliminated after the second round.¡± Seeing Han Wei exposing his weakness in front of everyone, Gao Cheng was slightly peeved and replied, ¡°You didn¡¯t make it past the second round for years either!¡± Han Wei pouted and replied, ¡°Don¡¯t get me wrong, this genius has always been irst in theory. I just felt sorry seeing you alone, so I willingly gave up the third round.¡± ¡°But if you still don¡¯t pass this year, I can¡¯t be bothered to wait for you. Otherwise my parents will cut off my allowance.¡± As Han Wei patted Gao Cheng¡¯s shoulder, he glanced at Wang Yun who was glaring at them. A teasing smile appeared on his face as he added, ¡°Man, what did you do to Wang Yun? I heard she¡¯s quite the ice beauty in Lingxi City.¡± Han Wei¡¯S voice wasn¡¯t small, and everyone in the room turned towards Bai Qi. Looking at Han Wei¡¯s mischievous grin, Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched slightly. No wonder he got along with Gao Cheng. With a mouth like that, the average person really couldn¡¯t bear it. Speaking of which, President Old Qin wouldn¡¯t blame him if he beat him up during the ranking match, right? A single sentence from Han Wei suddenly made the atmosphere in the cabin become a bit strange. Fortunately, Cui Ming and President Qin showed up at this moment, immediately attracting everyone¡¯s attention. Cui Ming¡¯s expression was obviously gloomy. The candidates from Lingxi City, such as Zhang Kai, were panicked after seeing Cui Ming¡¯s look. They all lowered their heads and didn¡¯t dare to meet Cui Ming¡¯s gaze directly. Everyone present was an elite from Tainxuan High School. They all previously thought that this joint examination with Gusu City would undoubtedly result in a complete sweep, greatly boosting the prestige of Lingxi City. Unexpectedly, the number of people from the two cities who entered the ranking battles were the same. Although it was a tie, for them, it was as good as a loss already. ¡ö¡¯First of all, congratulations to all of you for passing the exams and making it into the top twenty.¡± President Qin looked at the candidates in front of him with a joyful expression and said, ¡°However, your assessments are not over yet. Show your best in the upcoming ranking matches and strive for a result that satisfies you.¡± ¡°Since this year¡¯s exam is a joint one, and it¡¯s with Lingxi City, the significance of this year¡¯s exam is particularly high.¡± Feeling particularly happy for successfully embarrassing Cui Ming, President Qin added, ¡°For this reason, the subsidies you can receive from the Society after this year¡¯s ranking match will be double that of previous years!¡± Double? Upon hearing that the subsidy would be doubled, Bai Qi suddenly perked up. If the original monthly average was one hundred thousand, wouldn¡¯t doubling it mean it is now two hundred thousand a month? If he could win the first place in the ranking battle, this steady income would instantly upgrade to a golden bowl! Immediately, a terrifying will to fight ignited around Bai Qi, startling those nearby. Bai Qi¡¯s actions naturally caught everyone else¡¯s attention. Xia Xuan had a disdainful look on his face, while Zhang Kai frowned slightly. Although steady incomes were tempting, compared to the rankings in the ranking battle, it was not worth mentioning. If one could win first place in the ranking match, the resources and opportunities one could get afterward would far exceed the value of these subsidies. It could have been bearable if it was someone else, but Zhang Kai couldn¡¯t stand Bai Qi behaving in this way. Was he actually defeated by such a money-grubbing person? ¡°Ahem!¡± President Qin also noticed Bai Qi¡¯s impropriety, and lightly coughed twice to remind him to regain his composure. Understanding this, Bai Qi immediately composed himself and returned to his seat in silence. However, in his heart, he sneered at these people. They really did not understand the cost of life, disregarding the consumption of raising two pet beasts. Just studying the affairs of mechanical blueprints was already a burden for Bai Qi. How could it work if he didn¡¯t seize this opportunity to make more money? ¡°The ranking match will begin in one hour. You can take a rest first and recover your strength.¡± Cui Ming glanced at the twenty contestants in the room and left with President Qin. ¡°Phew- Finally, there¡¯s something to eat. I¡¯m starving.¡± Han Wei, who had been hungry all the way, finally couldn¡¯t help but speak up ¡°Lingxi City¡¯s breakfast is famous. Shall we all go together to try it out?¡± Gao Cheng nodded and turned to Bai Qi and Lu Yuan beside him, ¡°Bai Qi, you guys coming?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Lu Yuan managed to fight his way into the top twenty this time, putting him in exceptional spirits. Let alone breakfast, he could eat a whole cow right now. ¡°No need, I brought my own food.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand, took out a bottle of God¡¯s Water, and gulped it down His hunger immediately disappeared. He¡¯s using God¡¯s Water as a meal? Now I understand why his pet beast has an energy value of t3ooo. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s extravagant meal, the candidates from Lingxi City instantly felt enlightened, adding God¡¯s Water to their list of resources to hoard.. Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: Chapter 88: The First Battle at Gao Cheng Chapter 89: Chapter 88: The First Battle at Gao Cheng Translator: 549690339 An hour of rest passed quickly, and Gao Cheng and his friends, full from food and drink, returned to the examination site in front of Little Ling Mountain, rubbing their bellies. President Qin and Cui Ming had already been waiting there early, but there was an old man about President Qin¡¯s age next to them. ¡°Let me introduce you. This is the referee of your ranking fight, Master Mo Guan, a Master of the Sunrise Level.¡± Another Master of the Sunrise Level! Hearing Mo Guan¡¯s name, the candidates immediately became solemn and looked respectfully at Mo Guan. They had naturally heard of Mo Guan, the number one man below the Legendary level. In a way, Mo Guan¡¯s stature was even higher than that of the two association presidents. ¡°No need to be so nervous. I am just a referee today.¡± Mo Guan waved his hand, signaling everyone to relax, and said, ¡°In order not to waste your time, let¡¯s start grouping first.¡± Mo Guan pointed to the screen next to him, and a match list immediately appeared on the screen. ¡°First match, Bai Qi vs Gao Cheng.¡± Seeing that he was matched up with Bai Qi right off the bat, Gao Cheng¡¯s face turned bitter. ¡°How come I ended up with you? My luck is really too bad.¡± The ranking battle adopted a knockout system in order to save time. If he was eliminated in the first round, there¡¯s no way his ranking would be good. ¡°Gao Cheng, let¡¯s go buy lottery tickets when we get back. You buy first, I¡¯ll buy the next number.¡± Han Wei patted Gao Cheng¡¯s shoulder sympathetically, but his facial expression and words completely betrayed what he was actually thinking. ¡°Don¡¯t be smug. You might be next in the next round!¡± Gao Cheng glared at Han Wei and then climbed onto the ring with grand strides. He said, ¡°Come on, Bai Qi, I also want to see just how big the gap between us is.¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll fight with all my strength.¡± Among the top twenty, the number of people from Gusu City and Lingxi City didn¡¯t differ much, so it was normal to encounter one¡¯s own people. But Bai Qi didn¡¯t expect to run into Gao Cheng directly. However, since Gao Cheng had already said so, Bai Qi naturally had to take it seriously. Based on Gao Cheng¡¯s personality, if Bai Qi went easy on him and made it obvious, Gao Cheng would definitely end their friendship. Bai Qi climbed onto the ring and, at Mo Guan¡¯s signal, summoned their respective beasts. Gurgle gurgle? (Master, is this the enemy?) Because they had once taken on a task together, Alpha still had some impression of Gao Cheng¡¯s Fire Armor Scorpion. ¡°Not an enemy, so defeat him lightly. Don¡¯t hit too hard.¡± Alpha nodded, heavy ice armor instantly covered his entire body, and his arms took the shape of bone blades. ¡°Are you all ready? Then let the competition begin.¡± Mo Guan waved his hand, and an invisible barrier instantly sprang up around the ring, separating the two of them from the other candidates. ¡°Fire Armor Scorpion, Extreme Heat Ray.¡± At the start of the match, Gao Cheng initiated the attack first, but he didn¡¯t rashly approach Alpha. Instead, he used the Extreme Heat Ray for ranged attack. Thanks to the spiny tip at the end of the Fire Armor Scorpion, the Extreme Heat Ray, which was extremely fast, instantly turned the field into a bullet hailstorm, leaving no space for Alpha to dodge. However, after soaking in Mind Spring, although Alpha didn¡¯t undergo a dramatic change like Husky did, his spirit power had skyrocketed. The Fire Armor Scorpion¡¯s concentrated attack didn¡¯t seem any different from slow motion in his eyes. Subsequently, under Gao Cheng¡¯s surprised gaze, Alpha easily maneuvered his way through the gaps of the Extreme Heat Ray, quickly moving closer to the Fire Armor Scorpion. ¡°Fire Armor Scorpion, Extreme Heat Ray Sniping Mode!¡± Seeing Alpha close in, Gao Cheng immediately roared. The Fire Armor Scorpion¡¯s storm-like attacks paused suddenly. Not long after, a single Extreme Heat Ray, far superior in speed and power than before, burst from the scorpion¡¯s tail, heading straight for Alpha. This ray was extremely fast. With Alpha¡¯s current distance, there was no way he would be able to dodge in time, but Alpha indeed didn¡¯t intend to dodge. His arms crossed over each other, swiftly turning from bone blades into a gigantic bone shield. But that was not the end. In an instant, a layer of frost spread over the bone shield, swiftly solidifying into a smooth surface of ice. Stranger still, there were peculiar runes on the outer layer of the ice. ¡°It¡¯s useless. This Extreme Heat Ray has accumulated most of the Fire Armor Scorpion¡¯s energy. Even a second stage beast might not be able to withstand it.¡± Seeing this, Gao Cheng immediately wanted to advise Bai Qi, but Bai Qi did not show any panic. ¡°Who said I have to block it?¡± As soon as the words fell, the high-heat ray hit the ice surface. After a brief stalemate, it was reflected back. Ice Clan Rune: Solidify, Polish The rays immediately hit the surrounding barriers, but they caused no ripples, silently merging into the barriers. ¡°Lao Qin, did the kid just use a rune?¡± Mo Guan immediately noticed the rune on Alpha¡¯s ice shield and asked President Qin next to him. ¡°Heh heh¡­ Isn¡¯t that obvious?¡± President Qin¡¯s face was full of indifferent smiles, but in his heart, he was confounded. What trick is this little brat using now? Seeing that Alpha successfully blocked the Fire Armor Scorpion¡¯s high-heat ray, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Ever since soaking in Elf Spring, Alpha¡¯s control of the Frozen Power had become increasingly effortless. It could even condense runes directly on the ice surface to achieve a similar effect. However, it was only limited to the Ice Clan, the Shadow Department couldn¡¯t do it. ¡°Alpha, attack freely, don¡¯t give it any more chances to snipe you.¡± Creak, creak. (Boss, rest assured, the same move can only be used on me once.) Alpha shook its head, its arms formed bone blades again, then extended a bone spur. It swiftly etched several runes on the bone blade and attacked the Fire Armor Scorpion. Seeing this, President Qin was immediately startled. The Federation¡¯s research on runes had never stopped, but most of the applications were for decoding the Secret Realm Tower or creating the Legendary Secret Realm Tower, or carving on tools like the Rune Puppet. He had never seen someone like Bai Qi directly engraving on a pet beast. Don¡¯t let this guy break his own pet beast. Seeing Alpha coming close, the Fire Armor Scorpion also gave up its plan for long-distance combat. It waved its double pincers to defend and simultaneously used its tail sting to attempt a sneak attack. It began a defensive counterattack. With Alpha s combat power, it was definitely impossible to resist head-on, so Gao Cheng could only rely on this tactic. Moreover, the defense of the Fire Armor Scorpion wasn¡¯t low. Alpha might not be able to break through its defense. But after only repelling Alpha¡¯s attacks a few times, the Fire Armor Scorpion inexplicably started to show chaos. Regardless of how Gao Cheng controlled it, the Fire Armor Scorpion was randomly attacking. The weak point was easily seized by Alpha, and it was directly kicked out of the arena. ¡°I lost.¡± Gao Cheng willingly admitted defeat. He asked Bai Qi, ¡°Just now the Fire Armor Scorpion suddenly lost control, did you do it?¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°I temporarily added a Dark Rune: Chaos, to Alpha¡¯s bone blade. If struck multiple times, it will affect the pet¡¯s mood. But because it was temporary, the effect wasn¡¯t very good.¡± If the effect is already like this when it¡¯s not good, what would happen if it were better? Gao Cheng sighed, then quickly came to terms. ¡°You¡¯ve really opened my eyes today. It¡¯s just a pity I couldn¡¯t push you to use your full power.¡± Bai Qi smiled and didn¡¯t respond. ¡°The runes you mentioned, aren¡¯t they the ones learned from the Rune Department?¡± Bai Qi paused, ¡°More or less, but the specific application might be a bit different.¡± ¡°I suggest you study them, it will help you in the future.¡± The Secret Realm Ring of the Gemini Tower is now in President Qin¡¯s hands, the total opening to Gusu City is inevitable. If Gao Cheng wanted to rise higher, he obviously couldn¡¯t do it without the help of runes. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll look into it.¡± Gao Cheng nodded, then he remembered his pet beast still lying outside. He rushed over with an aching heart. Alpha faithfully executed Bai Qi¡¯s orders, attacking with full force but without hurting the crucial parts. Even though it was just a kick, it still had Shadow Department Power. So at this moment, the Fire Armor Scorpion was not only still in chaos, but its shell was also slowly being corroded by the Shadow Department Power. Still, it hit too hard¡­ Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: Chapter 89: On the General Application of Chapter 90: Chapter 89: On the General Application of Runes Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi scratched his head somewhat embarrassingly, intending to assist Gao Cheng by taking the Fire Armor Scorpion for treatment. However, a Light Elf flew in from a distance, circled around the Fire Armor Scorpion, and the Fire Armor Scorpion immediately returned to its original state. Due to holding the Fire Armor Scorpion, Gao Cheng was similarly affected by the dust that the Light Elf sprinkled. Both his strength and spirit returned to their peak state within an instant. Another Light Elf? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes instantly lit up, and he looked at President Qin, saying, ¡°President, I have also overexhausted myself a bit. Could you also let the Light Elf treat me?¡± He did not get a chance to take advantage of the Light Elf last time, this time he definitely had to make use of this opportunity well. ¡°Get lost!¡± As if you¡¯ve exhausted yourself. Shameless! President Qin glanced at Alpha, asking, ¡°How did you think of engraving runes on pets?¡± Bai Qi replied: ¡°I learned it from the Tower of Gratitude but I¡¯m still in the experimentation stage.¡± President Qin was silent. Celestial Brilliance wouldn¡¯t let you mechanically modify the undead, so you switched to runes directly? ¡°Ahem¡­Old Qin, if there¡¯s anything you can discuss it with me later, I still have to compete.¡± Seeing President Qin¡¯s expression, Mo Guan immediately issued an eviction order. Knowing that it wasn¡¯t really appropriate to discuss these matters, President Qin directly transported Bai Qi to the adjoining rest room. ¡°Are all runes usable in this way?¡± President Qin pondered for a moment, seemingly considering something. ¡°President, you really have high hopes for me. A total of 140,981 runes, do you consider me a master of the Rune Department?¡± Bai Qi twitched at the corner of his eye. The amount of runes in the Rune Dictionary was simply too large, and most of them were simply categorized without any details on their functionality. If it wasn¡¯t for the assistance of the Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube and Rune Glasses, Bai Qi didn¡¯t believe he could find those runes. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s strange gaze, President Qin knew that he was being overly optimistic. ¡°Then, can the runes you¡¯re using now be applied to other pets too?¡± Although Bai Qi only used two runes earlier, the effects were rather impressive. It is fair to say that such a rune is equivalent to giving the pet an extra skill. Moreover, from what he learned, Bai Qi seemed to have used other runes during the real battle assessment too. If the use of runes could be popularized, the Federation¡¯s strength would certainly take a leap forward! ¡°It should work on all skeletal-type creatures. As for other types, I haven¡¯t tested them yet.¡± Bai Qi thought for a moment, gave an honest answer, but when he thought of engraving runes on other types of pets, Bai Qi felt it was a bit strange. If I gave the pets tattoos, wouldn¡¯t that affect them negatively¡­ ¡°Alright, when we get back I¡¯ll have someone send several Skeletal creatures over to you for testing. If there are any issues with the runes, I¡¯ll contact Professor Dong to assist you.¡± Having received confirmation from Bai Qi, President Qin¡¯s eyes shone brightly as he forcefully issued orders to Bai Qi. ¡°President, are you sure you want me to undertake such high-end research, since I¡¯m merely a mechanical martial arts student?¡± ¡°So you remember that you are a mechanical martial arts student. Bai Qi found it difficult to comprehend President Qin¡¯s ideas, but President Qin didn¡¯t care, saying: ¡°All these years, I haven¡¯t seen anyone engrave runes on pets. For now, you just give it a try.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Seeing that Old Qin seemed to be set on him, Bai Qi had no choice but to reluctantly agree. It was high time he tried some runes he dared not try on Alpha. ¡°By the way, the Thirteenth Bureau sent a message. The Mythical Material you requested got approved and should arrive in a few days.¡± Finally, it¡¯s coming? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up at the news. If it did not arrive soon, he would not hold back and would immediately have Alpha evolve. After all, keeping it waiting wasn¡¯t exactly right and it kept delaying Alpha¡¯s evolution rhythm. President Qin looked at Bai Qi, saying: ¡°I know your luck is good, but don¡¯t blame me for not reminding you. In the past, there have been Beast Masters who mishandled Mythical Materials and ended up dead. So, be careful.¡± ¡°Once the material arrives, I¡¯ll come and help you figure out the best way to use it. If necessary, I¡¯ll ask Celestial Brilliance. He knows more about this than I do.¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Bai Qi nodded confidently. If all went according to plan, Alpha would surely drain himself again during this evolution process. Considering the effects of the mythical material, it might even be a bit more exaggerated than last time. Therefore, for safety¡¯s sake, even if President Qin didn¡¯t mention it, he himself would have volunteered to find President Qin. But how should he explain it then? An undead creature backlash? That seemed feasible too. ¡°All right, there¡¯s still competition going on over there. I can¡¯t be away for too long, let¡¯s head back.¡± Bai Qi nodded, once again escorted by President Qin back to the arena. The Little Ling Mountain Arena. A petite raccoon was quietly hovering in mid-air. On the opposite side of the raccoon, a somewhat fragmented Ghost Bone Giant Tiger was watching the raccoon warily, not daring to get any closer. [Name]: Nocturnal Raccoon [Nature]: Super Energy Type [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Skills]: Night Surprise Attack, Mind Power Orb, Intimidation Lu Yuan¡¯s face was solemn at the moment, not daring to let the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger act rashly. Despite the raccoon being small enough to be swallowed by the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger in one gulp, the raccoon had not allowed the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger to get any closer since the start of the fight. ¡°Darn it, can I report this guy for cheating?!¡± As he watched the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger being toyed with by the opponent, Lu Yuan was cursing internally. The levels of the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger and the Nocturnal Raccoon were close. Even the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger had mastered the Intimidation skill due to its race. With Lu Yuan¡¯s enhancement talent added, there was hardly any gap between the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger and the Nocturnal Raccoon. But Zhang Kai¡¯s talent was outrageously unfair as it could forcefully disable his own talent. For a Beast Master with combat talent, the loss of talent bonus would cause the pet¡¯s combat power to be halved. ¡°Roar!¡± The Nocturnal Raccoon seemed to get a bit bored. Its initially closed eyes slowly opened. The arena, which was originally bright, was suddenly enveloped in darkness, and the raccoon¡¯s figure gradually disappeared from the platform. Ghost Bone Giant Tiger immediately went into defense mode. Being an undead creature, the darkness had no effect on it. As expected, as soon as the Nocturnal Raccoon appeared from the darkness, the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger responded. It tried to counterattack with a claw swing but missed as the Nocturnal Raccoon teleported behind the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger. Its originally small body suddenly swelled, and a series of punches smashed the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger into fragments. ¡°The Ghost Bone Giant Tiger has lost its combat capabilities, Zhang Kai advances!¡± Master Mo Guan looked at the relaxed Zhang Kai and the frustrated Lu Yuan, announcing the result of the game. Lu Yuan¡¯s enhancement talent was impressive, undoubtedly one of the most suitable talents for combat. However, it was indeed at a disadvantage against Zhang Kai¡¯s Silent Talent. But Lu Yuan¡¯s mentality was somewhat poorer. If he had observed more carefully, he would have found that Zhang Kai¡¯s talent could not be maintained for a long time. Still, Zhang Kai¡¯s talent was quite extraordinary. With proper training, he would absolutely become a great talent. ¡°Thank you.¡± Despite the easy victory, Zhang Kai showed no signs of excitement. Lu Yuan was not weak, but compared to Bai Qi and Xia Xuan, he was still a bit lacking, and Lu Yuan had never been his goal. Seeing Zhang Kai¡¯s attitude, Lu Yuan grew even more irritated and said, ¡°I admit I¡¯m not your opponent, but you¡¯re still far from being able to beat Bai Qi.¡± Lu Yuan wasn¡¯t bluffing with those words. Although he hadn¡¯t fought Bai Qi formally, judging by Bai Qi¡¯s fight against the Haoli Dojo, the Nocturnal Raccoon was not as strong as that horrific skeleton from Bai Qi. At least, he didn¡¯t think the Nocturnal Raccoon could surprise attack Alpha. Hearing Lu Yuan¡¯s words, Zhang Kai¡¯s stride faltered. As if sensing something, he turned to look at Bai Qi who had just emerged from the resting room. His eyes were full of hostility. ¡°Uh, what just happened?¡± Bai Qi looked confusedly at Zhang Kai and scratched his head in bewilderment.. Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: Chapter 90: Sword Flying Chapter 91: Chapter 90: Sword Flying Translator: 549690339 The speed of the first round was swift and it didn¡¯t take long for the final bout to commence. Wang Yun VS Xia Xuan. Theoretically speaking, the small size of the arena for this type of battle was disadvantageous for Xia Xuan and his massive mechanical beast. Moreover, this was in Lingxi City, which meant Xia Xuan was essentially fighting on opposing turf, almost all the cheering from the audience was for Wang Yun. Naturally, the majority of the cheers were from men. However, Xia Xuan seemed well-prepared, his Mechanical Tyrannosaurus had more layers of heavy armor than usual. Apart from the dense assortment of weapons, not a single joint was exposed. Against the excessively tough defense of the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus, Wang Yun¡¯s Six-eyed Monkey couldn¡¯t exploit its advantages and was forcibly defeated by the indiscriminate attacks of Xia Xuan¡¯s beast. Bai Qi roughly calculated that the ammunition Xia Xuan had consumed in a mere thirty seconds was worth more than a hundred thousand federal coins. Tsk, the whims of the rich. ¡°Still, it¡¯s a roundabout way of demonstrating the principle that a single strong force can break myriad methods.¡± Wang Yun¡¯s Six-eyed Monkey had an exceptionally strong ability to observe and adapt quickly, but it didn¡¯t possess a corresponding attacking power. Against an average opponent, it could manage well enough, but against someone like Xia Xuan, who blatantly placed emphasis on defenses, it was at a loss. ¡°It seems the Steel Training Dummy task can be shelved temporarily. It¡¯s more important to focus on improving Alpha¡¯s attack power for the time being, otherwise, it¡¯ll be hard to cope in the future.¡± Alpha was a master of Speed Variation, and its attack power was currently satisfactory. However, there was no certainty it wouldn¡¯t face opponents skilled in defense in the future. If Alpha didn¡¯t possess a striking offensive method, it might have to suffer the same fate as the Six-eyed Monkey did today. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s serious demeanor, Han Wei and the others looked disdainful. The Haoli Dojo¡¯s physically powerful beasts weren¡¯t even rivals for Alpha. And this guy was worried that Alpha¡¯s attack power was insufficient? What would they be considered then, trash? ¡°Xia Xuan advances to the next round. The first round of the examination officially ends. Competitors in the next round, please take the time to rest.¡± Mo Guan announced the results, and the list of participants for the second round appeared on the big screen. ¡°Bai Qi, Xia Xuan, Han Wei¡­ just three competitors from Gusu City qualified for the top ten?¡± Seeing the lonely three names of Gusu City on the screen, President Qin and Cui Ming¡¯s moods took a swift turn. ¡°These boys, their combat experience is so lacking. It seems necessary to discuss the after-school extension scheme with the mayor.¡± With a gloomy expression, President Qjn quietly formulated a whole new routine. ¡°It won¡¯t do, we must let that boy Bai Qi secure the first rank,¡± With that thought, President Qin disappeared on the spot with a teleport. At that moment, Bai Qi was earnestly playing with his Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube, while an overly thick Rune Dictionary lay on the side. He had advanced to the tenth level of the Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube. Both the number and complexity of the runes appearing on it had significantly increased. Bai Qj needed to make the most of his time to build up his knowledge repository. ¡°At a time like this, you actually have the leisure to play with your Rubik¡¯s Cube?¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s leisurely demeanor, President Qjn was instantly irked and gave him an earful. Old Qin has a bone to pick with me? Wasn¡¯t everything just fine? With an innocent face, Bai Qi put down the Rubik¡¯s Cube and said, ¡°Isn¡¯t this me brushing up on my rune knowledge, so I can complete your task, President?¡± Upon hearing this, President Qin paused for a moment, then said, ¡°Leave the rune matter for now. I need to make it clear to you, in the upcoming matches, you cannot lose any, and you need to win them impressively. Do you understand?¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t achieve the first rank, you know what will happen.¡± ¡°Uh, understood!¡± This sort of pressure¡­ Old Qin wouldn¡¯t have made another bet with Cui Ming, would he? Small bets give pleasure, large bets harm the body. How could Old Qin at his age not understand this simple truth? With a sigh of frustration, Bai Qi thought, winning is one thing, but winning appealingly and impressively, isn¡¯t Old Qin just forcing him to show off? I¡¯m low-key, I can¡¯t deal with such a thing. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s unwilling expression, Old Qin quickly thought of a solution, ¡°That¡¯s right, I heard you signed an endorsement contract with the Elf House?¡± ¡°Correct, is there a problem with that?¡± ¡°No problem, the champion of every Occupational Test is always invited for similar endorsements. With the joint exam of the two cities this year, there will probably be more invitations. If the title is taken by someone else, I fear that your endorsement fee might just¡­¡± In an instant, sparks flew from Bai Qi¡¯s eyes as he declared, ¡°Rest assured, President, the championship will definitely belong to our Gusu City!¡± Whoever robs me of my little money, I will slay! Little Ling Mountain Arena. The candidates for the second round hadn¡¯t yet entered the arena, but the audience had already filled the seats, discussing the two competing names about to appear on the screen. Bai Qi VS Zhang Kai ¡°Hey, who do you think will win this round? ¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it obvious? For sure, it is Zhang Kai.¡± ¡°Zhang Kai¡¯s Silent Talent, combined with the superpower attributes of the Nocturnal Raccoon, will certainly surpass Bai Qi!¡± ¡°Makes sense, besides I heard Zhang Kai might have reached the Second Stage. With a two against one advantage, it¡¯s easy to abuse.¡± ¡°Who are you looking down on? Is it even necessary for a two against one?¡± ¡°Well, it seems like you¡¯re right. Hey, Zhang Kai is entering the arena.¡± Under the expectant gazes of the crowd, Zhang Kai slowly stepped into the battlefield, while Bai Qi on the opponent¡¯s side had yet to enter. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me he knew he couldn¡¯t win, so he just ran away?¡± From the spectator seats of Lingxi City, came a spate of ridicule, drawing nods of agreement from the crowd. However, some people came up with opposing opinions. ¡°That¡¯s unlikely. After all, Bai Qi did win the first round of the two examinations, and I¡¯ve heard from a friend in Gusu City that this Bai Qi is very strong.¡± ¡°This friend of yours? A guy or a gal?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a gal.¡± ¡°Big bro, please accept my admiration!¡± ¡°Gao Cheng, have you seen Bai Qi?¡± Despite being urged three times by Mo Guan, Bai Qi didn¡¯t appear, which left Lu Yuan rather restless. Now, Bai Qi was considered their last hope, well, one of them, for Gusu City. If he fled without a fight, he could forget about ever showing his face again. ¡°I just checked the rest room, he wasn¡¯t there. He might be somewhere, practicing harder.¡± Gao Cheng was also a bit anxious and said, ¡°I¡¯ll go look for him again, hopefully, I can make it in time.¡± ¡°No need, I can see him.¡± Han Wei¡¯s eyes twitched as he pointed in the direction opposite to Zhang Kai. Gao Cheng and a few others also looked in the direction where Han Wei was pointing. High above the arena, Bai Qi was clad in Bone Armor, hands behind his back, and stepping on the Bone Long Sword flying through the air, instantly capturing everyone¡¯s attention. ¡°Holy shit, is this the legendary Sword Flying?!¡± ¡°Knees down to the big guy, may I ask when the big guy will take disciples?¡± ¡°Speaking of which, isn¡¯t the big guy¡¯s pet beast the Ice Shadow Swordsman? When did he change it to this sword?¡± ¡°Are you blind? This is the Ice Shadow Swordsman transformed. Look, it¡¯s turned into a lounge chair now.¡± ¡±23333-¡± Looking at Bai Qi, who flew up on his sword and then casually sat on a bone deck chair, even Mo Guan, who had been an examiner for many years, couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. ¡°Old Qin, where on earth did you find such a, um, talent?¡± President Qin¡¯s eyes twitched, completely at a loss as to how to describe Bai Qi¡¯s flamboyant performance. You¡¯re meant to compete seriously, not show off! Chapter 92 - Chapter 92: Chapter 91: Can Intimidation Be Impressive? Chapter 92: Chapter 91: Can Intimidation Be Impressive? Translator: 549690339 | ¡° c¡¯ Looking at Bai Qi who was leisurely lounging on the recliner, closing his eyes to rest, a trace of gloom flashed in Zhang Kai¡¯s eyes. He said, ¡°Are you provoking me?¡± In response, Bai Qi slowly opened his eyes and got up, saying, ¡°You misunderstand, I just felt a bit dizzy from the flying sword¡­¡± Bai Qi had deliberately pranked his entrance to avoid being underrated, and it was as flashy as he had hoped, catching everyone¡¯s attention and becoming the talk of the town. However, Bai Qi slightly miscalculated one aspect ¨C he had a fear of heights! Luckily, Alpha responded at the right moment. He transformed into a recliner and let him rest; otherwise, he would have embarrassed himself big time. However, looking at Zhang Kai, it seemed that he didn¡¯t believe in his explanation. ¡°Are both contestants ready? The competition begins!¡± As soon as the voice fell, two runes brightened up in front of Zhang Kai. A nocturnal raccoon and a towering monkey undead soul stood before Zhang Kai. [Name]: Deadland Berserk Ape [Nature]: Undead [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord Another low-level lord! ¡°I know you¡¯re a second-stage Beast Master too. Summon your other beast.¡± he said. Hearing this, Bai Qi nodded and let Alpha return to his normal state. Opening the array, a huge double-headed wolf appeared on the field. One head was still a silly husky, and the other was a majestic mechanical wolf head. ¡°Er, Gao Cheng, wasn¡¯t Bai Qi¡¯s second pet beast an Arctic Ice Wolf?¡± Looking at the strangely shaped double-headed wolf in front of him, Han Wei was a bit bewildered. ¡°Should be, right?¡± Gao Cheng was equally puzzled. He had seen the husky during the previous practical exam as well. Even though it was obviously mechanically modified, it still had a single head. Had it evolved in these recent days? ¡°What the hell is this guy trying to pull?¡± Looking at the double-headed husky in front of him, Zhang Kai could not help but frown. He had heard of pets with two or more heads before, but it was his first time seeing a husky like this, with one mechanical and one biological head. ¡°Hmph! All form and no substance!¡¯1 With a cold snort, Zhang Kai looked down upon Bai Qi even more. Without warning, his silent talent was activated, wrapping Bai Qi in an instant. At the same time, the Berserk Ape fused into Zhang Kai¡¯s body, turning into sweeping black armor and a long stick. ¡°Yo, it¡¯s actually a beast that has mastered the attached skill; Cui Ming, you really pulled out all the stops.¡± Seeing Zhang Kai¡¯s second pet beast, Mo Guan could not help but compliment. There were two ways for a Beast Master to fuse with a beast. The first was the Beast Master himself possessing a Fusion Gift, and the second was the pet beast mastering the attached skill. However, the probability of the Attached Skill appearing was lesser than the Fusion Gift. It was challenging to come across. The Silent Talent, along with the attached beast, added to the nocturnal raccoon that excelled at psychic attacks and sneaky assaults, made this combination a tad excessive. Cui Ming obviously enjoyed Mo Guan¡¯s praise very much. He said, ¡°Master Mo, you¡¯re exaggerating. Bai Qi is, after all, a Special Training candidate; he¡¯s no match for Zhang Kai.¡± Keep flattering him, keep on flattering him. President Qin twisted his head around in annoyance, completely ignoring the conversation. On the stage. Looking at the majestic Zhang Kai, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit envious. Even though Alpha could transform into armor as well, it was just a change in shape, unlike Zhang Kai, who also received a boost in attributes. If he were to confront them wearing Alpha, it would be suicidal. ¡°Nocturnal Raccoon, Berserk Ape, use Intimidation!¡± Zhang Kai and the nocturnal raccoon used Intimidation together. A strong momentum aimed at Alpha and the husky, even the surrounding audience felt a significant pressure. Two Lords against two Elites, under the pressure of double intimidation, Zhang Kai couldn¡¯t figure out a way he could lose! ¡°Is it just Intimidation? We have it too!¡± ¡°Alpha, use Intimidation!¡± After soaking in the Mind Spring, Bai Qi unexpectedly discovered that Alpha had prematurely awakened his Intimidation. [Name]: Ice Shadow Swordsman (Alpha) [Race]: Ice Clan, Undead Department [Growth Level]: First Stage Eighth Level [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Racial Skills]: Skeleton Control (Proficient), Ice Sword Slash (Perfect), Shadow Lotus Skill (Master), Ice Armor (Master), Intimidation (Novice) [Energy Value]: 13000 [Condition]: Evolvable Gargle Gargle. (Alright, boss!) A chilling aura surged from Alpha, colliding head-on with the double intimidation of the Nocturnal Raccoon and Deadland Apeman, creating a ¡°boom¡± sound as if the air was being stricken. The entire battle stage was momentarily enveloped by two powerful auras, but it only lasted for an instant before Alpha¡¯s aura was suppressed back. After all, Alpha had just obtained this ability and was faced against two, Bai Qi originally didn¡¯t plan for Alpha to overcome the intimidation of these two lord creatures. As long as he held them off, his plan would be half accomplished! Howl¡­ Accompanied by a melodious wolf howl, a strong wave of spirit energy transmitted into Zhang Kai¡¯s mind. The connection between him and the Deadland Apeman was suddenly weakened, nearly dispersing their attached state. The Nocturnal Raccoon beside it was likewise affected, instinctively shifting its intimidation target to the Husky. Awooooo! (Hold tight!) Upon seeing this, Husky swiftly dodged away, regardless of the Nocturnal Raccoon¡¯s pursuit, they couldn¡¯t lock onto Husky¡¯s position. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to, but this Husky was simply too annoying! Soul Whisper, what a horrifying skill! ¡°When did the Arctic Ice Wolf learn spiritual skills?¡± Upon seeing this, Zhang Kai immediately abandoned the idea of suppressing Bai Qi with intimidation. He pulled back his area of control, which only then slightly weakened Beta¡¯s wailing howl. ¡°If so, then I¡¯ll just beat you fair and square!¡± Zhang Kai swung his staff, promptly closing in on Alpha. Meanwhile, the Nocturnal Raccoon slipped silently into the shadows out of sight. ¡°Trying to ambush? You might have picked the wrong opponent.¡± Seeing that the Nocturnal Raccoon was preparing to launch a stealth attack, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but smirk. ¡°Schuck, Beta, leave that raccoon to you guys, um, be a bit gentle.¡± ¡°As for here¡­ Alpha, thrash him!¡± Gargle Gargle. (Okay, master.) Alpha swung both of its arms. They transformed into bone blades to meet Zhang Kai. Zhang Kai, who was not afraid in the slightest, waved a long staff in his hand, surprisingly matching blow for blow with Alpha¡¯s speed variation. ¡°The lord-level creatures indeed have inherent superior attributes.¡± Observing Zhang Kai, who somewhat resembled a renowned monkey from his past life, Bai Qi was increasingly anxious to see the results of Alpha¡¯s next evolution. However, he quickly shifted his attention back to the battle stage. ¡°Deadland Apeman, smash the ground!¡± Roar! Following a battle cry, the black staff in Zhang Kai¡¯s hand instantly grew larger. Under Zhang Kai¡¯s swing, it quickly reached Alpha¡¯s head. Due to the Deadland Apeman being an undead creature, using the attached skill for too long would cause harm to Zhang Kai¡¯s body, so seeing that he couldn¡¯t quickly achieve victory, he used his most powerful strike. ¡°Smash the ground? I can crack open the sky too.¡± Bai Qi snapped his fingers. Alpha¡¯s body began to twist immediately. Strand after strand of white bone extended out, then rewound around Alpha. The previously thin-figure suddenly became robust. Alpha Warrior Form! Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: Chapter 92: Hurry to the Elf House! Chapter 93: Chapter 92: Hurry to the Elf House! Translator: 549690339 Boom! The black giant stick and six bone blades collided, and the ground beneath Alpha immediately cracked open. Although the Deathland Savage Ape was of the Soul Race, it was able to provide considerable power after attachment. Even when facing power-type pets, Zhang Kai was not at all inferior. What surprised Zhang Kai was that Alpha only swayed slightly before stabilizing its body, even forcibly throwing the black giant stick off. ¡°Was that skill just now Skeletal Hardening?¡± ¡°How could it be? Skeletal Hardening only increases strength, that bone has grown!¡± ¡°Does that mean, when I go home, I should soak my skeleton in milk?¡± ¡°You bunch of rookies, that¡¯s a high-stage skill of the Skeleton type, Skeleton Manipulation.¡± ¡°High-stage skill? 23333-¡± Zhang Kai, who was thrown off, seemingly had not expected that Alpha would have such a trick. But, he instantaneously made a decision, he dropped the idea of using his mighty strike to end the fight, and once again shrunk his stick to its normal size, trying to entangle Alpha. However, under Zhang Kai¡¯s somewhat frustrated gaze, Alpha¡¯s shape changed once again. The skeletons that originally coiled around its body disappeared, replaced by two skulls on its shoulders and four arms below. Alpha. Three Heads and Six Arms form! ¡°The Skeleton type can be used like this?!¡± ¡°No way, once I go back, I¡¯ll have to own a Skill Atlas of Skeleton Manipulation, even if I have to sell everything I own!¡± Including Lu Yuan, all the Skeleton Beastmasters in the arena suddenly felt as though a new world had opened up to them. ¡°Alpha, take him!¡± Seeing Alpha successfully switch between two forms, Bai Qi pointed at Zhang Kai with satisfaction. Alpha whistled out like a sharp arrow, directly propelling himself right at him. Facing the rapid attack of six bone blades, Zhang Kai was clearly overwhelmed, but he did not give up. He glanced from time to time at the shadow that slowly covered the entire ring. The Nocturnal Raccoon was his main pet! Sure enough, as Alpha pressed down on Zhang Kai, a series of intangible thought balls flew out of the shadows and silently flew towards Alpha. Alpha responded immediately, the power of the Shadow Department attached to the skeleton, using two arms to resist the omnipresent thought balls. Zhang Kai seized this opportunity to increase his offensive forcing Alpha to respond with all its power, while a giant raccoon quietly appeared behind Alpha. However, because of the shadow¡¯s cover, the outside world couldn¡¯t see any signs at all. [Skill Name]: Night Surprise Attack [Skill Introduction]: Use the night to eliminate all the pet¡¯s breath, and launch a full-body surprise attack on the enemy. The power is enormous, but there is a short weak period after use. We won! As he looked at Alpha who showed no reaction at all, the nocturnal raccoon was ready to emerge from the night. At that moment, a giant dog head suddenly appeared before it. Woof woof! (Are you playing hide and seek?) The Husky¡¯s pair of curious blue eyes looked at the nocturnal raccoon that had just shown its head from the shadows, sniffing at it curiously, which scared the nocturnal raccoon back. It was a coincidence, it must have been a coincidence! The Nocturnal Raccoon calmly watched the Husky searching in the shadows, planning to ambush Alpha from a different spot. But, at the moment it emerged, the Husky reappeared in front of it again, sticking out its tongue and scaring the Nocturnal Raccoon back. ¡°First this skeleton, and then that dog, what is going on with this guy¡¯s creatures!¡± Seeing the Nocturnal Raccoon, a beast of a lord-level creature, being scared off like a rat by an elite-level Arctic Ice Wolf, Zhang Kai felt like he was going to explode. ¡°Nocturnal Raccoon, blow up that Arctic Ice Wolf directly! Zhang Kai gave up on ambush and ordered the Nocturnal Raccoon to deal with the Husky directly. Roar! The Nocturnal Raccoon received the order and immediately jumped out of the shadows, with his body inflating again and clawing powerfully towards the Husky. Awwo! (Are you sure you want to stand there?) The Husky remained completely calm as the huge paw came close. A flash of red light in his eyes and the ground beneath the Nocturnal Raccoon exploded, sending it flying. However, it wasn¡¯t over. When the Nocturnal Raccoon steadied itself in mid-air using telekinesis and planned to counterattack, a wave of ghostly howls resonated deep inside it. Then, a bunch of Mechanical Fleas crawled out from its body, causing the Nocturnal Raccoon to stumble and fall again. Then a series of uninterrupted explosions followed. Wherever the Nocturnal Raccoon stopped, there would be an explosion. By the time the last explosion ended, the Nocturnal Raccoon was dizzy and had completely lost its ability to fight- ¡°The explosive hit rate is 89%, with an effective damage rate of 60%. There is room for improvement.¡± After dealing with the Nocturnal Raccoon, the always silent Schuck finally spoke, summarizing the efficiency of the combat. In its field of vision, the entire stage was almost stealthily covered with mechanical landmines engraved with explosion runes. ¡°Sure enough, the correct decision was making Schuck responsible for controlling the explosion power.¡± Seeing Schuck control the originally unstable explosion of the Husky so precisely, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. At least they didn¡¯t have to worry about being blown up by the dummy Beta. On the other side, Zhang Kai got distracted because the Nocturnal Raccoon was defeated by the Husky¡¯s eccentric battle tactics. Alpha naturally wouldn¡¯t miss this opportunity. A flash of black light in his eyes, and a Shadow Lotus Skill burst out from the ground, breaking through the defense of the Netherworld Berserker and stopping the bone spur in front of Zhang Kai. Seeing Bai Qi easily handle Zhang Kai, a seeded player from Lingxi City, Mo Guan was a bit surprised. With his discerning eyes, he naturally saw that Alpha was still in control despite his battle with Zhang Kai. He hadn¡¯t yet used his ice clan abilities and those strange runes. ¡°Bai Qi vs Zhang Kai, Bai Qi wins, advancing to the next round!¡± When they heard Mo Guan¡¯s decision, there was an uproar within the arena. This seeding candidate from Tainxuan High School, guaranteed to be offered admission to one of the top ten academies, was defeated so easily. Moreover, this guy isn¡¯t even a combat specialist? Rumor has it that he¡¯s in machine warfare? How could that make the pure combat professionals feel! ¡°By the way, I just remembered, Bai Qi¡¯s Skeleton was bought from the Elf House. Gusu City is near Undead Hill, could that be why it¡¯s a superior variety?¡± ¡°Possible!¡± ¡°Elf House, don¡¯t they mostly sell Arctic Ice Wolves? Wait, isn¡¯t Bai Qi¡¯s other pet an Arctic Ice Wolf too?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, to the Elf House!¡± Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: Chapter 93: Im Really Going to Make a Chapter 94: Chapter 93: I¡¯m Really Going to Make a Fortune This Time Translator: 549690339 ¡°I suppose this counts as completing the chairman¡¯s task then.¡± Listening to the discussion amongst the spectators, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Having taken out Zhang Kai, the strongest competitor in Lingxi City, this time securing the top spot in the joint examinations should be guaranteed, as should be the endorsement fees. Alas, now I can happily shop again. Humming a little tune, Bai Qi returned to the contestants¡¯ stand. Before he could open his mouth, Gao Cheng and Lu Yuan arrived, eyes full of resentment. ¡°You said that Alpha¡¯s modification was a special case. How do you explain that Arctic Ice Wolf of yours?!¡± Eyeing Gao Cheng¡¯s murderous gaze, Bai Qi gave an awkward smile, ¡°Accident, it was an accident.¡± Regardless of how perfectly the robotic and biological parts of Husky seem to mesh, it took Bai Qi bit by bit merging it with the Evolution Egg. Let alone helping out with this kind of favor again, he wasn¡¯t willing to make another one for himself. Too time-consuming, and most importantly, too expensive. Not to mention, Schuck, aiming for practicality in movement and communication, spent a whole day with Bai Qi building an additional mechanical head on the half-body mech armor, thus giving rise to the two-headed Husky figure. However, according to Schuck, this mechanical head was just a temporary arrangement, with a series of modifications planned for the future. After looking over the restructuring plan that Schuck had presented to him, Bai Qi decided never to discuss any related issues with Schuck again. Discussing these things with an Al with consciousness was like stabbing himself in the foot. ¡°If the mechanical head was an accident, then the runes you used in your battle with Cheng aren¡¯t accidental, right?¡± Lu Yuan examined Bai Qi from head to toe, seemingly trying to figure out what other strange things Bai Qi might be hiding in his head. ¡°Hmm, let me do some further research into that.¡± Not denying it this time, Bai Qi felt his phone vibrate and promptly retreated from Lu Yuan and the others to the resting area. ¡°Zhuge Chen?¡± Bai Qi had a hunch. ¡°What is it?¡± Spare me the nonsense, why would I find you if it wasn¡¯t for anything?¡± Oh lord, businessmen are all so ruthless. They don¡¯t care about years of friendship. ¡°I saw your recent match. My dad asked me to find you immediately to renegotiate the contract. I have sent you the electronic version. What do you think?¡± Renegotiate the contract? Was my performance just now a bit too much? Bai Qi opened the new contract sent by Zhuge Chen, carefully reviewing it before he could finally relax. There wasn¡¯t much change in the miscellaneous content of the contract, just the naming of the endorsed creatures and the sharing ratio was updated. Initially, he was only endorsing skeletal creatures. Now, an Arctic Ice Wolf was added, and an additional 20% was included in the sharing ratio. Originally, my dad wanted to give you another 20%, but he¡¯s planning to establish a dojo affiliated with our Elf House soon, so we¡¯ll have to inconvenience you for the time being.¡± A dojo? Bai Qi silently gave Zhuge Chen¡¯s dad a thumbs-up. The Elf House handles sales, the dojo handles training, and I handle publicity. They clearly want to establish an industrial chain. ¡°No problem, let¡¯s settle on this! Well sign the contract when I get back!¡± Thinking about the profits he could make from this industrial chain, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes turned into dollar signs as he agreed to Zhuge Chen¡¯s proposal without hesitation. I¡¯m going to strike it rich this time! ¡°Okay, when you return to Gusu City, Ill come to pick you up. My father wants to have a face-to-face chat with you.¡± Initially, getting him to sign with Bai Qi was mainly because he was already familiar with him. Zhuge Xu ¨C Zhuge Chen¡¯s dad ¨C didn¡¯t expect Bai Qi to have come so far at that time, thinking of riding the hot trend while taking their younger generation along. But now, Bai Qi has defeated Zhang Kai, a hot candidate for the top scorer, and it is said that Xia Xuan, the only one in Gusu City who seems to have hope to defeat Bai Qi, has also lost to him. Thus, the top scorer is pretty much set in stone. An endorsement from the top scorer of the joint examination of the two cities, inviting a few masters to sit in the dojo at the opening, then their Elf House would be able to gain a solid footing in the financial group. ¡°Okay, I haven¡¯t seen Uncle in a while.¡± Bai Qi immediately agreed. He did know Zhuge Xu, and because of him, he became acquainted with Zhuge Chen. It¡¯s just that Zhuge Xu was busy with business all year long and Bai Qi barely saw him. ¡°Alright, you focus on your match, I have to prepare something.¡± Zhuge Chen hung up, and Bai Qi returned to the arena. ¡°Who¡¯s the current match between?¡± Bai Qi looked towards the arena, and the two contestants inside weren¡¯t familiar to him. They were probably students from Lingxi City. They are both from Lingxi City, one is Sun Ling and the other Gu Shan.¡± Gao Cheng pointed to Gu Shan, who had an ordinary face, ¡°That Gu Shan can contract double the pets than anyone else because of his talent enhancement of the Beast Control Space. He¡¯s quite strong.¡± Bai Qi looked in the direction Gao Cheng was pointing and indeed saw four pets of different races and attributes surrounding Gu Shan. Emerald Snake, Golden Pupil Cat, Water Cannon Turtle, Blazing Bird. This guy¡¯s configuration, is quite imaginative¡­ Gazing at the four pets standing in four respective directions: front, back, left, and right of Gu Shan, Bai Qi also became interested and watched them for a little longer. He quickly discovered that the average levels of these four pets were quite low. Undoubtedly, Gu Shan contracted four pets too early, and now his resources can¡¯t keep up. But beating Sun Ling shouldn¡¯t be a problem. Everyone¡¯s levels are still quite low, so at this stage, the advantage of quantity still exists. Of course, if Beast Masters who have talent enhancement for Beast Control Space and have enough resources, they are extremely powerful in the later stage. After all, having double the pet spaces than others is no joke. Unless there is an unexpected twist, after this round of competition ends, there should be some people who will have their eyes on Gu Shan. But isn¡¯t there anyone in Lingxi City reminding Gu Shan not to rush to contract so many pets? Soon, the battle between Gu Shan and Sun Ling came to an end. Gu Shan advanced to the next round successfully, while Bai Qi and his companions didn¡¯t have the mood to watch any more. They decided to go to a nearby restaurant to enjoy their lunch. This time, Bai Qi didn¡¯t refuse. He felt that he was about to adopt a diet of herbs soon. However, unable to stand the murderous gazes thrown by Gao Cheng and the others, he decided to go with them. His role, of course, was to settle the bill. An hour later, everyone returned to the arena after a good meal. It was lunchtime now, and the arena was sparsely populated, with only a few die-hard fans and journalists still on the spectator seats. The top ten hot contenders had basically finished their matches, and most spectators lost interest and went to worship their own temples (¡®having lunch¡¯). However, the competition was tightly scheduled, so not long after, the spectators started returning. Although it¡¯s a pity that Zhang Kai was eliminated too early, there would be no lame ducks among the top five. The matches should still be quite enjoyable. Sure enough, after the last newcomer of the second round had emerged, Mo Guan announced the schedule and pairing list of the third round. And upon seeing the arrangements for the third round, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel stunned. ¡°I got a bye?¡± Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Chapter 94: Xia Xuan Loses Again Chapter 95: Chapter 94: Xia Xuan Loses Again Translator: 549690339 Looking at his name singled out on the big screen, he only felt a wave of heartache. Being unable to compete meant he couldn¡¯t show off anymore? Without showing off, wouldn¡¯t his endorsement fees decrease? I¡¯m going to report this; there¡¯s some foul play! Coach, I want to compete! Regrettably, the arrangement of the grand tournament was entirely random, and outsiders couldn¡¯t intervene, otherwise, Zhang Kai and Bai Qi wouldn¡¯t meet this early. ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s see what tricks Xia Xuan comes up with later. The large-scale energy system in the secret realm may still rely on him to solve it.¡± Bai Qi looked at Xia Xuan¡¯s opponent on the battle chart, and by chance, it was Gu Shan, whom he had noticed earlier. ¡°It¡¯s a pity, Xia Xuan¡¯s big guy isn¡¯t afraid of a mobbing.¡± Even though he had defeated Xia Xuan twice, Bai Qi still recognized Xia Xuan¡¯s strength. Especially under the financial onslaught of the other party, an average person really couldn¡¯t contend with him. Shortly, the break time ended, and the match between Xia Xuan and Gu Shan officially began. Looking at Gu Shan, who was dressed ordinarily, looked ordinary, and even had a common pet beast, Xia Xuan¡¯s eyes couldn¡¯t help but flash with disdain, and soon he cast his gaze to Bai Qi in the audience. Because of some blabbermouth brazenly spreading rumors, his two losses to Bai Qi were well-known in the circle. Lately, he had enough of everyone else¡¯s ridicule. This time, he learned his lesson, and with the help of a professional team, he completely remodeled the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus and Mechanical Sword Dragon Beast. This time, whether it was a quick sneak attack or violent disassembly, long-range or close combat, the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus had a method to deal with it. As long as he could counter the previous humiliation in such a large-scale competition, the previous negative news would be swept away. ¡°Please prepare, contestants.¡± Mo Guan¡¯s gaze swept across the two, signaling them to get ready, and both immediately summoned their pets. On the one hand, there were two beautifully crafted and giant mechanical beasts, on the other, a lower-level ordinary pet with a normal bloodline. Hardly anyone was optimistic about Gu Shan¡¯s outcome, and everyone started looking forward to the next battle. ¡°Let¡¯s finish this quickly, I still have to prepare for the final battle.¡± Xia Xuan glanced at Gu Shan, who was still standing there dumbfounded, and impatiently gave orders to the two Mechanical Beasts. Gu Shan on the other side finally reacted and began to move. However, this time Gu Shan did not let his four pet beasts attack separately. Instead, they clung together closely, launching a long-range attack on the two Mechanical Beasts together. Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, four different types of attacks actually harmoniously combined together, and they burst out with a power that exceeded their original strength. ¡°Is this, Elemental Resonance Talent, this kid is a Dual Talent user?!¡± Seeing the methods Gu Shan used, Mo Guan was somewhat unsettled, looking at the stage with a surprised face. Cui Ming also had a surprised look, apparently also not expecting Gu Shan to have a second talent. However, very quickly, Cui Ming¡¯s surprise was overwhelmed by ecstasy. Beast Control Space enhancement talent added to Elemental Resonance Talent, Gu Shan¡¯s talents are nothing less than Zhang Kai¡¯s. No, not considering any specific match-ups, it could be even higher! What is Tainxuan High School doing, wasting such a talent. ¡°First, it was the Silent Talent, and now another Dual Talent holder, why do all these little monsters pop out from Lingxi City.¡± Looking at the two Mechanical Beasts below that were submerged by the combined attack of Gu Shan¡¯s four pet beasts, President Qin had already envisioned Gu Shan¡¯s bright future, which was followed by complaints. ¡°But thankfully, I still have a Breaking the Void talent holder here.¡± President Qin looked at Bai Qi, feeling somewhat comforted in his heart. Though Gu Shan¡¯s talent was good, the resources he consumed were doubled. And Bai Qi had the Breaking the Void talent. He would never lack resources, and Gu Shan may not be Bai Qi¡¯s opponent in that regard. Finally, the energy wave dissipated, and Xia Xuan¡¯s two mechanical beasts were left in tatters, clearly having lost their combat ability. ¡°Did I lose again?¡± Xia Xuan dumbfoundedly looked at his two mechanical beasts and then glanced at Gu Shan across from him who was also panting heavily, a hint of regret flashed in his eyes. Simultaneously using two talents and that high-powered skill put a big burden on Gu Shan. If he had launched his attack before Gu Shan, the outcome might have been different. He who strikes first prevails, and he who strikes last suffers, he had forgotten about this again. ¡°Gu Shan, advances to the next round.¡± The hot favorite to win the championship, Xia Xuan, was unexpectedly eliminated. But the spectators in the arena became even more excited. The purpose of watching the competition was to see the exciting stuff. There¡¯s no point in watching once the result is known. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Xia Xuan to lose. If I didn¡¯t know that Xia Xuan wasn¡¯t short of money, I¡¯d suspect he was throwing the match.¡± As someone who was relatively familiar with Xia Xuan among the people present, Han Wei was also surprised by Xia Xuan¡¯s unexpected defeat. ¡°Tsk, good thing no one dares to gamble on professional assessments, otherwise a lot of people would be jumping off buildings tonight.¡± Bai Qi nodded upon hearing this. If he hadn¡¯t seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn¡¯t believe the outcome, especially compared with Wang Yun and Zhang Kai, Gu Shan was way too low-key. As a Dual Talent user, if it were up to Bai Qi, he¡¯d definitely be showing off. Without showing off, where would the money come from to train so many pet beasts! ¡°However, that Four Element Combination Skill is indeed tricky.¡± Bai Qi rubbed his chin and started thinking about countermeasures. He hasn¡¯t signed a new contract with the Elf House yet. If the championship that¡¯s already in his hands slipped away, it would be a big loss. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s my turn next.¡± The first match of the third round ended at an amazing speed. Even when Han Wei¡¯s round started, the spectators in the arena were still recalling Gu Shan¡¯s set of attacks. Of course, part of the reason was that there was a big gap between Han Wei¡¯s opponent and him, so the entire game ended quite blandly. However, Han Wei¡¯s performance after the game did catch the attention of some people. ¡°Master Mo Guan, I forfeit the next round.¡± Han Wei waved at Mo Guan and loudly expressed his thoughts. Mo Guan, after discussing with President Qin and Cui Ming, also agreed to Han Wei¡¯s request. As a Beast Master, they had the right to admit defeat. It was just that in this kind of ranking battle, people generally didn¡¯t exercise this right. But considering Bai Qi and Gu Shan, the two competitors whose strength far exceeded their peers, Han Wei¡¯s forfeit seemed wise. It¡¯s brave to strive for the unknown, but it¡¯s foolish to still strive when the result is known. ¡°Contestant Han Wei has forfeited. The two contestants participating in the final battle are Bai Qi and Gu Shan.¡± ¡°Please prepare well, you two. The final battle will be held in one hour.¡± The rest period for this round was obviously longer than before, which could be said to be a concession to Gu Shan. After all, Bai Qi was on a bye in the previous round and did not consume any energy. But Gu Shan, on the contrary, needed a good rest.. Chapter 96 - Chapter 96: Chapter 95: Vehicle Overturned? Doesnt Exist (Seeking First Subscription) Chapter 96: Chapter 95: Vehicle Overturned? Doesn¡¯t Exist (Seeking First Subscription) Translator: 549690339 An hour quickly passed, and Bai Qi emerged from the secret realm on time, walking solidly onto the ring. Once was enough for Sword Flying; too much might well backfire. The most critical point was that he indeed felt rather nauseous from flying by sword. After Bai Qi entered the ring, Gu Shan finally arrived, his face showing no signs of fatigue. After demonstrating his Dual Talent, Cui Ming personally found Gu Shan and helped him recover his physical strength, all with the intent of defeating Bai Qi in the final battle. If he could take the first place in the two-city joint exam and then slightly refine him, Gu Shan could undoubtedly become a symbolic figure in Lingxi City. Perhaps, in the future, Lingxi City could have another legend? The more Cui Ming thought about it, the more excited he became, well below him, Gu Shan also began to look forward to his future. He was naturally quite dull and with Zhang Kai, a Silent Talent holder among his peers, his Dual Talent could not be displayed well, so he did not talk about it much. However, after this chance to show his mettle, he was enjoying the treatment once received by Zhang Kai, how could he not be excited. If he could train these four pets, no, train more pets, combined with his Elemental Resonance Talent, who among his peers would stand a chance against him! Thinking of this, Gu Shan¡¯s face lost its previous dullness, replaced by boundless daydreaming. Looking at Gu Shan, who was grinning foolishly, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but be aware that this fellow must have been deceived by the pie Cui Ming had painted for him. However, this fellow certainly had potential, fitting perfectly the template of a commoner¡¯s genius protagonist. ¡°Ahem, can we begin now?¡¯1 At Bai Qi¡¯s reminder, Gu Shan quickly responded, turning back into his usual dull self and rapidly reaching his battle position. ¡°Both contestants are in position, the competition begins now!¡± As soon as Mo Guan¡¯s voice fell, Gu Shan quickly summoned his four pets and prepared to activate his Elemental Resonance Talent. During the one-hour break, Cui Ming not only helped him recover his physical strength but also gave him all of Bai Qi¡¯s data. According to the data, Bai Qi¡¯s main pet, the Ice Shadow Swordsman, was speedily adept, and the Arctic Ice Wolf seemed to be good at spiritual attacks, so to defeat Bai Qi, his only choice was to initiate an attack before Bai Qi, and win the match in one fell swoop. To this end, Cui Ming even secretly stuffed Gu Shan a Spirit Power Strengthening Necklace to speed up his skill launch. ¡°It¡¯s the same old trick. Don¡¯t you know that the same moves are useless against some people?¡± Seeing Gu Shan, as he had expected, wanting to launch a quick attack, Bai Qi grinned and Alpha quickly plunged its arms into the ground. The ground under the paws of Gu Shan¡¯s four pets began to rumble. ¡°Not good, quickly gather together!¡± Gu Shan sensed something wrong and instinctively wanted his pets to gather, but he was one step too slow. A cluster of bones pierced the ground and rapidly formed four Bone Cages that forcibly separated Gu Shan¡¯s four pets. The entwining Shadow Department Power made it impossible for the four pets to struggle free in a short time. They could only watch as the Bone Cages slowly dragged them further apart. ¡°Damn it!¡± Seeing his four pets separated, Gu Shan became anxious. With a hardened heart, he forcefully activated his Elemental Resonance Talent. Although they were a little far apart, as long as the four pets launched their attack together, he could blend the attacks. The only problem was that he might become seriously ill afterward. ¡°Still thinking about turning the tables? Sorry, you¡¯re one step too late again.¡± Spying the Elemental Shock emanating from the mouths of the four pets, Bai Qi¡¯s face expressed a satisfying smile. He intentionally dispelled the Shadow Department Power on the Bone Cages. ¡°Has Bai Qi gone mad?¡± Seeing Bai Qi not only not stopping Gu Shan but actively dispelling the restraining Shadow Department Power, Lu Yuan and the others were somewhat baffled, only Han Wei, who had the keenest eyes, saw something. ¡°On the Bone Cages are, runes?¡± As soon as his voice faded, the Husky, who had been crouching on one side, suddenly stretched out its claw and pressed it on Alpha. A red Blast Power swiftly followed Alpha¡¯s skeleton all the way to the Bone Cage, lighting up the runes on the Bone Cage. Fire attribute rune, explosion. Stimulated by the Blast Power, the densely tucked Explosion Runes on the Bone Cage were activated instantly, and Alpha also cut off its connection with the Bone Cage in response. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Followed by four successive explosions, the four Bone Cages blasted open, thick smoke completely enveloped the ring, making it impossible to see the situation inside. However, everyone in the competition knew the result. Bearing the brunt of such an explosion, Gu Shan¡¯s four pets couldn¡¯t withstand it with their level. And even if they did, they wouldn¡¯t have much fighting power left. As expected, once the smoke cleared, Gu Shan¡¯s four pets were already sprawled out on the floor. The Water Cannon Turtle that had relatively higher defense could barely move, while the other three pets had completely lost their combat abilities. ¡°I lost.¡± Looking at his pets in such a sorry state, Gu Shan was somewhat unable to accept it for a while. However, he was naturally someone who did not reveal his emotions. After a brief moment of shock, he came to his senses and actively conceded. ¡°I appreciate it.¡± Seeing Gu Shan conceding, Bai Qi also responded with a bow. The level of Gu Shan¡¯s pets was still too low. If only the Pet Beast Growth Level or the race level were a little higher, it would not have fallen to the first combined strike of Alpha and Beta. But it must be said that this combination was really quite good. Bone Cage Explosion! This was the codename that Schuck had chosen for their joint action, and Alpha readily accepted it. As for Beta, this combined attack required a high level of control over Blast Power to ensure that an unstable explosion did not occur, so Schuck had zapped him unconscious in advance. ¡°The match has ended, Bai Qi versus Gu Shan, Bai Qi is the winner, I declare the champion of this united examination ranking competition from Gusu City is Bai Qi!¡± Seeing the two end their fight harmoniously, Mo Guan nodded in satisfaction and loudly announced the result of the match. After a short silence, a thunderous applause erupted in the arena. This ranking competition had been full of unexpected twists and turns. First, two favored champions were eliminated, followed by the surprising emergence of Gu Shan as a dark horse. Just when it seemed this dark horse was about to make his move, he was killed almost instantly by Bai Qi. The ticket price for this match had been well worth it! Looking at President Qin, whose mouth was curled into a grin from ear to ear, Mo Guan laughed and said, ¡°Old Qin, you¡¯ve found a promising newcomer this time around. I look forward to seeing his performance in the special training.¡± ¡°Oh, don¡¯t mention it, Zhang Kai and Gu Shan have much more potential than this kid.¡± President Qin waved his hand at his words, forcefully praising Zhang Kai and Gu Shan, but anyone who wasn¡¯t blind could see that he was just making polite remarks. What is potential? Potential is the ability that has not been developed yet. It may become strong once developed, but it means nothing if it isn¡¯t developed. Besides, who said Bai Qi lacked potential? As the others left it unspoken, Mo Guan started to announce the rest of the rankings. The top 20 candidates of the qualifying tournament, one by one, came to the center of the ring, waiting to receive their professional Beast Master¡¯s licenses from the presidents. As the top 20 in the combined examination of the two cities, the licenses of these Beast Masters were to be personally granted by the chairman of the association, which was quite an honor. As for Bai Qi, the champion, he was responsible for Mo Guan, the referee of this ranking competition. ¡°Congratulations. I hope to see your amazing performance again next time.¡± With a smile, Mo Guan gives Bai Qi his professional Beast Master¡¯s license as well as the championship medal of the combined examination of the two cities. ¡°Thank you, I will work hard.¡± Bai Qi solemnly accepted the medal and the license, feeling somewhat excited. Finally, he had officially stepped into the door of becoming a Beast Master. Well, let¡¯s set a small goal first. Earn a billion first? Wait, the thirty percent endorsement fee for two pets from the Elf House, that doesn¡¯t seem to count as a goal. Hurry up and find a partner? Phew, a real man needs only his pets, not a woman in his heart! Become a legend before graduation?! This is doable! Bai Qi silently set his next goal, completely missing what the two presidents had said. Soon, the award ceremony ended and the candidates began to leave. ¡°Phew, finally, the exams are over. I¡¯m going to relax back at home.¡± Han Wei stretched and asked, ¡°Gao Cheng, do you guys wanna come along?¡± Gao Cheng nodded with a broad smile on his face. ¡°Great, I plan to rest for a couple of days too, then think about my upcoming schedule.¡± Even though he was defeated in the first round of the ranking competition, at least he had managed to obtain his professional Beast Master¡¯s license and ranking. Moreover, the person who beat him was this year¡¯s champion Bai Qi, so he didn¡¯t mind at all. Han Wei put his arm around Bai Qi¡¯s shoulders and said, ¡°Bai Qi, are you coming? You won the combined examination of the two cities. We should celebrate, right?¡± Bai Qi shook his head and said, ¡°I¡¯ll pass, I have a lot of things to do.¡± Alpha¡¯s mythical material was about to be ready. He needed to prepare in advance. Old Qin also needed him to experiment with the general application of runes, which would require a lot of time to research. Schuck and Beta¡¯s combat system also needed to be readjusted and redistributed. He also needed to look into the energy system and regional distribution in the secret realm, as well as research on the cultivation of Angel¡¯s Flowers. Oh right, he would also need to go to the association¡¯s headquarters for special training in a while¡­ Thinking about all this, Bai Qi instantly felt a headache coming on. This was a recipe for sudden death. He had to buy some supplements to strengthen his body. With that thought in mind, Bai Qi quietly took out his phone, logged into the association¡¯s internal website, and began to search for higher-level supplements. Although Old Qin¡¯s Light Elf was powerful, there was no guarantee that there would be no accidents, so he needed to have supplements ready. But evolving into a Lord might consume a lot of his energy instantly, and he might not have time to consume items that need to be chewed, like the Angel Fruit. It would be best to have something that didn¡¯t require him to administer it himself. Should he consider getting an IV drip? Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: Chapter 96: Rune Evolution Chapter 97: Chapter 96: Rune Evolution Translator: 549690339 Gusu City. Bai Qi¡¯s home. Secret realm. A dozen or so skeletons were arranged neatly in a row, motionless except for the flickering soul fire in their eye sockets, proving they were not sculptures. ¡°No wonder the Federation prioritizes the Undead Catastrophe over other disasters. The high-ranking undead really suppress the low-ranking ones to an exaggerated extent.¡± Looking at the obedient skeletons under the influence of Alpha¡¯s intimidation skill, much like docile rabbits, Bai Qi officially realized the distinct class differences among the Undead department creatures. ¡°Luckily Alpha had grasped the intimidation skill before the fight with Zhang Kai. Otherwise, it might not necessarily have been a match for that dead brute.¡± Feeling a bit relieved, Bai Qi put on the rune glasses, took the rune engraving knife, and headed towards the first skeleton. ¡°Schuck, you¡¯re in charge of collecting the experimental data. Alpha, remember to keep these guys in check.¡± The day he returned to Gusu City, President Qin gifted him fifteen skeletons for Bai Qi to experiment on. Bai Qi, delighting in these free test subjects, gladly accepted them all. ¡°Let¡¯s try the first set of runes.¡± Bai Qi pushed his glasses up and started to carve on a skeleton with his engraving knife. Compared to Red Flame Iron, the skeletons¡¯ bones were significantly more fragile. Bai Qi didn¡¯t feel much resistance. However, Bai Qi noticed that as he carved with his knife, his spirit power flowed naturally into the runes. ¡°Apart from a beast¡¯s energy, can a Beast Master¡¯s spirit power also serve as a source?¡± Bai Qi had a faint speculation. But his hand slipped due to this distraction, ruining the half-finished rune. As expected, carving runes required delicacy. Only Alpha, who was single-minded, could spend a whole day on it. Bai Qi took a breath, calming his heart to start carving again. This time there were no issues. A brand new rune soon formed under Bai Qi¡¯s hand. ¡°Hmm, it flows like a cloud and flows like water. It has a master¡¯s touch.¡± Looking at his first creation, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Generic Rune: Harden, Similarity: 67%, Beast Master, you still need to work hard.¡± Just as Bai Qi was self-satisfied, Schuck¡¯s cold electronic voice suddenly rang out, immediately grounding Bai Qi back to reality. ¡°Tsk¡­ That¡¯s what¡¯s wrong with mechanical life forms, not knowing how to be tactful.¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue, glancing at Schuck a little annoyed, then turned to Alpha, ¡°Alpha, let it guide the energy to activate the rune.¡± Clack clack. (Alright.) Alpha nodded, approached the skeleton, and with a flash of the soul fire in its eye sockets, the skeleton shook a little and looked at the rune on its arm puzzledly. However, it didn¡¯t perform the next step. Clack clack. (Master, it seems to not understand your command.) Bai Qi was silent. The skeleton¡¯s intellect was too low. It didn¡¯t even know how to guide its energy value? Looking at it this way, Alpha was pretty clever. It was just a bit silent usually. ¡°Forget about it, Alpha, you activate it.¡± With a resigned sigh, Bai Qi stepped aside and let Alpha activate it. Alpha nodded, grabbing the skeleton¡¯s arm, cautiously letting in a trickle of energy, and the Harden Rune lit up. A faint sparkling glow also gradually enveloped the skeleton¡¯s arm. This was almost identical to a beast¡¯s hardening technique. ¡°Schuck, test the effect of hardening and record the duration.¡± Bai Qi directed Alpha to stop the energy, then let Schuck step forward. After some fiddling around, Schuck quickly gave feedback. ¡°It¡¯s basically similar to the hardening technique in effect but its power is very low. If you could reach a 100% similarity, Beast Master, we should be able to enhance the effect to a beginner¡¯s proficiency level.¡± Is it just at a beginner¡¯s proficiency level? Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit disappointed. Hardening was a common technique. Many beasts could master it with training. If the effect was only at a beginner¡¯s level, it was a little mediocre. ¡°Forget it, at least it proves that runes can be promoted among skeletal creatures.¡± Bai Qi consoled himself and immediately started on the second rune. This time, to avoid the previous embarrassment, Bai Qi practiced a few times on a board beforehand, confirming that there were no problems before he started. ¡°Shading Rune: Camouflage, Similarity: 89 %, with an extremely high similarity, congratulations Beast Master.¡± Listening to Schuck¡¯s compliments, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, then signaled for Alpha to come up and activate it. Bang! Just as Alpha injected its energy into the camouflage rune, the skeleton¡¯s whole body instantly cracked, and then exploded into countless fragments. Clack clack. (Boss, I¡¯m sorry, it wasn¡¯t deliberate.) Seeing the skeleton explode in its hands, Alpha immediately lowered its head, apologizing to Bai Qi in a somewhat wronged tone. ¡°No problem, there must be an issue elsewhere,¡± Alpha¡¯s control over energy is accurate, it wouldn¡¯t overload the energy value. The so-called problem would lie within the runes. Bai Qi patted Alpha¡¯s head, contemplated over the scattered fragments on the ground for a moment, then moved to another skeleton soldier and again carved a concealment rune on it. ¡°Alpha, you give it another try.¡± Alpha nodded, carefully injecting energy into the skeleton. This time, the skeleton didn¡¯t explode. Its form slowly blended with the surrounding shadows. If the issue wasn¡¯t the nature of the rune itself, then it must be the quantity of runes. Bai Qi took out the engraving knife and carved a hardening rune on a second skeleton, before asking Alpha to activate it. Sure enough, the skeleton soldier exploded into fragments. ¡°Can they only bear one rune? No, it should be that they can only bear one kind of rune at a time, and it seems to be related to the level too.¡± Alpha had already applied multiple runes in actual combat before. During the battle with Gu Shan, it had etched numerous explosion runes onto four Bone Cages ¨C if it were purely limited by quantity, Alpha would have exploded long ago. But with this understanding, Alpha would need to be cautious when using runes in the future. With this thought, Bai Qi summoned two more skeleton soldiers for testing. The results matched his expectations. A skeleton soldier could only withstand one kind of rune. Exceeding one would inflict unbearable damage on itself. However, if both the growth level and bloodline level improved, the number of runes it could bear should increase. Alpha was a clear example of this. ¡°At least something significant was found, but the cost was a bit heavy.¡± In just over ten minutes, four skeleton soldiers were exhausted. Bai Qi seriously doubted whether these skeleton soldiers would last until his lunch. ¡°Let¡¯s test whether the runes of other attributes can take effect.¡± Looking at the remaining eleven skeleton soldiers, Bai Qi temporarily set aside his experiments with shadow runes and started testing other attribute runes. ¡°Let¡¯s try the ice attribute rune first.¡± From the runes provided by the Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube, Bai Qi selected an ice clan rune called ¡®Lower Temperature¡¯ ¨C a relatively simple one. Bai Qi had tried this rune before; it can lower the temperature within a certain range. As for its effectiveness, it could barely serve as an air conditioner. After several consecutive engravings, Bai Qi got the hang of it, the speed and quality of his engravings noticeably improved. Quickly, he etched ice attribute runes all over the skeleton soldier. ¡°Alpha, this time try to test the limit of the skeleton soldier.¡± Alpha nodded, the icy blue energy spread from his fingers to the skeleton, igniting the first rune, then the second, the third¡­ Soon, all the runes on the skeleton were lit, and a chill began to emanate from the once ordinary skeleton. Success! Seeing the successful demonstration of the skeleton soldier¡¯s ice-based skills, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. He had been worried that the skeleton soldier, lacking the ice-based powers of Alpha, would be unable to trigger the ice runes. But now, it seemed that he had been overthinking. Creak creak. (Master, it seems this skeleton soldier is actively absorbing my energy. Should I stop it?) Bai Qi was about to test the high-level ice runes when Alpha suddenly sent this message. ¡°Is it absorbing your energy? Can these things backlash?¡± Bai Qi frowned slightly, about to let Alpha stop supplying energy, when Schuck suddenly advised him otherwise. ¡°The energy flow in the skeleton soldier is very stable and seems to be undergoing some kind of change, I suggest you watch it a little longer, Beast Master.¡± Schuck¡¯s spirit power swept across the skeleton soldier, quickly grasping its status, and promptly projected an energy value change graph of the skeleton soldier into the air. ¡°The equipment I have is still too basic to detect more detailed data. I suggest you grab more materials as soon as possible, Beast Master. I need a significant upgrade.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Bai Qi nodded somewhat blankly, feeling a bit disgruntled. Who exactly is the Beast Master here¡­? Suddenly, the skeleton soldier stopped absorbing Alpha¡¯s energy. An icy blue energy gradually seeped out of its runes, gradually covering its entire body, and the temperature around the skeleton soldier dropped rapidly. If before it was like a refrigerator preservation layer, then now it was more akin to the freezer compartment. Crack. Once the frost subsided, the figure of the skeleton soldier was revealed, but its body was no longer pale white. It had turned a faint blue, and the previously etched runes had all disappeared. Looking at the skeleton soldier in front of him, constantly radiating cold air, Bai Qi was rather surprised. Schuck timely presented updated data about the skeleton soldier. [Name]: Ice Bone [Nature]: Ice Clan, Undead Department [Bloodline Level]: Mid-level Servant [Description]: An undead born in frost, its attacks can carry the power of freezing. ¡°Is this¡­ an evolution?¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but exclaim when he saw the data that Schuck presented. The runes actually facilitated the evolution of the skeleton soldier? Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: Chapter 97: The New Era of the Undead Chapter 98: Chapter 97: The New Era of the Undead Department Translator: 549690339 The wisdom of the Ice Skeleton after evolution was clearly higher than that of the previous Skeleton Soldier, and it seemed to fear Alpha a bit more than to merely obey it as before. ¡°Alpha, let it try to attack you?¡± Alpha nodded, gave instructions to the Ice Skeleton, but the latter obviously didn¡¯t dare to offend Alpha, which was superior in both bloodline and growth level, and it stood shivering on the spot. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s too timid. At least Alpha was brave enough to resist legendary creatures.¡± Looking at the behaviour of the Ice Skeleton, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help feeling a little disgusted and had no choice but to let Schuck test the Ice Skeleton. ¡°It¡¯s no different from the Ice Skeleton recorded in the pictorial book. It should be considered a successful evolution.¡± Hearing Schuck¡¯s words, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. If Ice Clan runes could evolve the Skeleton Soldier into the Ice Skeleton, could runes of other clans do the same? Or, could he carve runes before Alpha¡¯s evolution and then they will permanently retain the effect of the runes after the evolution? Bai Qi was more and more excited, his fiery eyes swept over the remaining ten Skeleton Soldiers, his face full of eagerness to try. Ding Dong! Ding Dong! President Qin and Professor Dong were standing at Bai Qi¡¯s door, repeatedly pressing the doorbell. Because Bai Qi had been missing for over ten days in the past, President Qin this time gave up on contacting him and brought Professor Dong directly to his home. However, even so, He waited at the door for about ten minutes, but saw no sign of Bai Qi opening it. ¡°This little brat, how dare he keep me waiting this long. I¡¯ll have to give him a good beating later.¡± Watching the unopened front door, President Qin¡¯s forehead vein popped out, and he was ready to break in. Professor Dong sighed, ¡°After all, you¡¯re the president of an association, can¡¯t you have some patience? Anyway, I have the whole day free today, so there¡¯s no rush.¡± President Qin shook his head, ¡°That¡¯s because you don¡¯t know this boy¡¯s situation. If I didn¡¯t remind him last time, he would have missed the professional assessment.¡± ¡°It¡¯s quite normal, Bai Qi is a promising researcher. It¡¯s human nature to get so engrossed that you don¡¯t notice the outside world. Don¡¯t I often do the same?¡± Oh great, it seems like I¡¯m the odd one out here. President Qin glared at Professor Dong a few times, then saw a car stop in front of Bai Qi¡¯s house, and then Zhuge Chen got out of the car. ¡°President Qin, Professor Dong?¡± Looking at President Qin and Professor Dong standing at Bai Qi¡¯s front door, Zhuge Chen was a little puzzled, ¡°Are you here to see Bai Qi?¡± President Qin nodded, ¡°Yes, I came to see him for something. Are you also here for Bai Qi?¡± Zhuge Chen said, ¡°I¡¯m here to take him over to my dad¡¯s place to renegotiate the endorsement contract.¡± The reason the Zhuge family could become so big and powerful in Gusu City was that they had an excellent relationship with the Beast Master Association. The initiative to seek Bai Qi¡¯s endorsement was something that President Qin had known in advance. President Qin chuckled, ¡°It¡¯s a good thing you came. If you were any later, Bai Qi might have been targeted by someone else. Zhuge Chen said, ¡°I originally wanted to come earlier, but I thought Bai Qi deserved a few days of rest, so I waited till now. Besides, I¡¯ve already arranged it with Bai Qi before, so he shouldn¡¯t be stolen by someone else.¡± ¡°By the way, why are you two coming to see Bai Qi? President Qin nodded, ¡°I assigned a task to Bai Qi before, and I brought Professor Dong today to give him some guidance. Who knew this boy hasn¡¯t responded till now?¡± Seeing President Qin¡¯s angry expression, Zhuge Chen also couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°He¡¯s probably busy with some strange research. But I just contacted him before, he should be out soon.¡± As soon as his voice faded, the front door slowly opened, and Bai Qi, with dark circles under his eyes, poked his head out from behind the door. ¡°President Qin, Professor Dong, Zhuge Chen? Why have you all come together? Bai Qi looked puzzled at the three, while Zhuge Chen explained with a smile, ¡°I just arrived and saw President Qin and Professor Dong waiting at your front door. Then you opened the door.¡± Bai Qi yawned and tried to look alert, inviting the three of them into the house. Professor Dong scanned Bai Qi from head to toe and spoke softly, ¡°Bai Qi, your current state is too bad to accurately draw runes for your pets. I suggest you put that task aside.¡± President Qin also said, ¡°Yes, that research isn¡¯t urgent. I especially brought Professor Dong today so he could give you some pointers, it¡¯s a chance for you to save some time.¡± ¡°Drawing runes? But I¡¯ve already completed that. Bai Qi took a bottle of God¡¯s Water out of the fridge to drink, pointed in the direction of Alpha¡¯s training room and said, ¡°Look, it¡¯s there. President Qin and Professor Dong exchanged surprised looks, then quickly walked towards the training room. Inside the training room, several differently colored Skeleton Soldiers were desperately dodging the Pea Shooter¡¯s attacks. At the side, an arctic double-headed Ice Wolf was seriously taking down data. ¡°Is this, the Skeleton Soldiers I gave you?¡± President Qin looked uncertainly at Bai Qi, finding it difficult to associate these creatures with the previous Skeleton Soldiers. ¡°Yes, these are the ones that successfully evolved. The rest were all destroyed from rune energy disorder.¡± ¡°You mentioned evolution earlier?¡± President Qin¡¯s eyes suddenly lit up as he grabbed Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder and stared at him intently, ¡°All these developments happened after applying runes?¡± Bai Qi nodded, and Professor Dong immediately began examining the evolved skeletal soldiers more closely. ¡°It¡¯s true that they haven¡¯t evolved long, but can runes actually foster the evolution of pets?¡± Professor Dong adjusted her glasses, turned to Bai Qi, and asked, ¡°Can you demonstrate it once more in front of me?¡± She had dedicated her life to studying runes and had a deep understanding of their applications, most often used in crafting treasures or building the Secret Realm Tower. She was already profoundly stunned when President Qin told her that Bai Qi applied runes directly to pets, let alone being told today that runes could also enhance pet evolution? In response to her question, Bai Qi spread his hands wide and said, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t mind, but I don¡¯t have a single skeletal soldier on hand right now. ¡°That¡¯s easy to fix. Just wait for a moment.¡± Just as Bai Qi finished speaking, an array under President Qin¡¯s feet flickered, and he disappeared on the spot. When he reappeared, there were three more skeletal soldiers within the array. Did he have to act so fast? Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but comment as he saw the three skeletal soldiers President Qin had captured with such ease. But faced with the eager looks of President Qin and Professor Dong, Bai Qi obediently carved a rune onto one of the skeletal soldiers, and then let Alpha activate it. After a brief wait, the skeletal soldier successfully evolved into an Ice Skeleton and joined the training group under Alpha¡¯s suppression. ¡°It really evolved¡­¡± Professor Dong stood in place, having witnessed the evolution of an Ice Skeleton firsthand, murmuring to herself, while President Qin excitedly looked at Bai Qi, ¡°Does this effect apply to runes of all attributes? If we replace skeletal soldiers with other pets, can they evolve in the same way?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve only successfully done it with Ice, Shadow, and Fire attributes, I haven¡¯t tried the others yet.¡± Bai Qi pointed at the three different evolved types within the training room, ¡°Skeletal soldiers are at such a low level that they can only bear a single rune. Higher-level skeletal creatures should be able to bear more than one. As for flesh-and-blood creatures, I¡¯ve never tried, but it probably won¡¯t work, since they have too many organs and their energy circulation isn¡¯t as stable as skeletal creatures.¡± ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, the Ice Ghost series from Lamentation Tower and the Hellfire series that followed probably have something to do with runes.¡± ¡°But I have no idea how they managed to apply runes to the Soul Race.¡± After hearing Bai Qi¡¯s explanation, President Qin asked, ¡°Is this what you¡¯ve been researching these past few days?¡± ¡°Well, something like that.¡± In truth, Bai Qi had figured out everything he said on the first day; he¡¯d spent the following days researching the runes to carve onto Alpha, discarding the successful evolutions for Schuck and Beta to play with. President Qin pondered for a moment, ¡°Celestial Brilliance is back in Gusu City today. I¡¯ll ask him to come over and take a look.¡± ¡°Celestial Brilliance is the Federation¡¯s leading expert on the Undead Department, he might have some unique insights.¡± The trio continued their lively discussion, while Zhuge Chen, who had been standing behind them the entire time, looked bewildered. However, he did understand one thing ¨C Bai Qi could evolve ordinary skeletal soldiers. They even wanted to collaborate with Celestial Brilliance to research more advanced evolution! ¡°I have to tell father right away, no! I need to get him over here!¡± Zhuge Chen sensed a business opportunity and immediately sent a flurry of texts to Zhuge Xu. Then he stuck close to the trio, fearful of missing anything. ¡°Bai Qi, your discovery is unprecedented, and it may even have a significant impact on the current pet system. Are you interested in becoming my student and delving deeper into the application of runes?¡± As an expert in runes, if Bai Qi were to become her student, he would quickly grasp even more runes, and be able to apply them to pets. Even if they can¡¯t be applied to other types of pets, just the skeletal system alone could branch off into numerous variations. She was certain that the skeletal system was on the verge of a whole new era! Correspondingly, the status of Gusu City within the Federation would also get a comprehensive boost! Wasn¡¯t the once unknown city of Langya only now rising due to the discovery of a new breeding method for Web Spiders? ¡°Um, I don¡¯t think that¡¯s necessary.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head awkwardly, ¡°I just lucked out and discovered this, I don¡¯t really have anything profound. I should spare myself the embarrassment. I¡¯ll leave such high-end matters up to you, Professor Dong.¡± Bai Qi had initially only completed the task assigned by President Qin and took the opportunity to get some free lab rats. But if he were to dive deeper into this research, he absolutely wouldn¡¯t want to. After all, there were over a hundred thousand runes, and he did not have the leisure to experiment with each one. Given that amount of time, he could utilize the Evolution Egg multiple times and achieve many results. Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s refusal, a hint of regret flashed across Professor Dong¡¯s face, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I won¡¯t force you. If you have any questions about runes, you can always come to me.¡± ¡°Thank you, Professor Dong.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Even though he didn¡¯t plan on delving deeper into rune evolution, he still needed to continue studying runes. They were needed for both fighting and exploring the Secret Realm Tower. ¡°However, it¡¯s a pity to just give up on such a discovery. Professor Dong paused and turned to President Qin, ¡°What do you think about Bai Qi showcasing this outcome at the opening ceremony? President Qin nodded, ¡°It¡¯s possible. At that time, I¡¯ll apply for a patent for Bai Qi. It¡¯s sure to have a considerable promotional effect.. Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: Chapter 98: The Industrial Chain Expands Again Chapter 99: Chapter 98: The Industrial Chain Expands Again Translator: 549690339 ¡°The inauguration ceremony?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat puzzled when he heard president Qin and professor Dong¡¯s words. However, Zhuge Chen seemed to have some understanding. ¡°Professor Dong, are you talking about the inauguration ceremony of the Star Mechanics Academy Undead Department?¡± President Qin nodded and said, ¡°We will discuss the specifics once Celestial Brilliance arrives. After all, he is the honorary dean of the Undead Department and we need his consent for such matters.¡± ¡°Undead Department? Is the Star Mechanics Academy really going to open an Undead Department?¡± Bai Qi suddenly understood. Although there were rumors of Gusu City investing heavily in the Undead Department when Bai Qiucha decided to reside in Gusu City, the authorities never made an official statement and the matter eventually fizzled out. However, if president Qin¡¯s words were anything to go by, was this news real? ¡°Yes, Undead Hill is almost fully developed, providing Gusu City with a stable source of undead creatures, which is enough to support an Undead Department.¡± President Qin said, ¡°Actually, Celestial Brilliance wanted to announce this when he arrived earlier, but there was an uprising at Undead Hill and the emergence of Lamentation Tower, so the matter was put on hold.¡± So there was such backstory. He had wondered why Celestial Brilliance would settle in Gusu City with his son for no apparent reason. The smile on President Qin¡¯s face was unmistakable. ¡°But now it seems, this turns out to be a good thing. If it were not for the Gemini Tower, we wouldn¡¯t have known about a possible evolution path for the Undead Department.¡± ¡°You have surely brought a great honor to Gusu City this time.¡± Bai Qi smiled sheepishly, ¡°I was just lucky. But president, can I skip the inauguration ceremony? You can directly file a patent for me.¡± Celestial Brilliance was already unhappy when Bai Qi performed mechanical modifications on Alpha. A few days ago, he had even hit Bai Qiucha with a surprise attack. Bai Qi considered himself lucky that Celestial Brilliance hadn¡¯t directly confronted him yet. Now wouldn¡¯t approaching him be just looking for a beating? One should keep a low profile in life, not always seeking fame or trending on social media ¨C collecting patent fees quietly would suffice. As for Celestial Brilliance, it was better to avoid him if he could. If it was impossible to avoid, he could at least wait until he himself became a legend. Right then, a giant black bird descended from the sky and landed in Bai Qi¡¯s yard. A dignified middle-aged man stepped off the bird ¨C if it wasn¡¯t Celestial Brilliance Bai Heguang, then who could it be? Shit, speak of the devil and he appears, could he react any faster? It seemed that one really shouldn¡¯t mention someone behind their back, or they would get a shock. ¡°President Qin, professor Dong.¡± Bai Heguang entered the training room, greeted President Qin and Professor Dong, and then his gaze fell on Bai Qi. ¡°We meet again.¡± ¡°Ha ha¡­ indeed.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head awkwardly. Can I say I¡¯m not too keen on seeing you? Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s expression, Bai Heguang frowned, then suddenly tossed a wooden box into Bai Qi¡¯s hands. ¡°This is the mythical material from the Thirteenth Bureau for you. I brought it back on my way.¡± You just toss mythical material that casually?! Is every title legend this casual? Bai Qi collected the box in his hand with some apprehension, muttering in his heart. ¡°I was wondering why you came so quickly, turns out you came to deliver mythical material.¡± Upon hearing this, President Qin chuckled and said, ¡°Perfect timing. I wanted to discuss some serious matters with you.¡± President Qin pulled Bai Heguang towards an ice skeleton, ¡°Take a look, what¡¯s different from a regular ice skeleton?¡± Bai Heguang glanced over, ¡°Apart from the slightly unstable energy fluctuations, there is no difference. What¡¯s the matter, president, are you planning to do research using ice skeletons?¡± Although Bai Heguang was addressing president Qin, his eyes were often darting towards Bai Qi, the meaning was pretty clear. Big shot, what did the mechanical engineering department ever do to you to hold such a grudge? Bai Qi wore an innocent expression, turning to president Qin for help. ¡°It¡¯s not about planning to do research, but research has already been successful.¡± President Qin shook his head, pushing Bai Qi to the front, ¡°Bai Qi, repeat what you did just now.¡± ¡°Uh, okay.¡± With a hard scalp, Bai Qi walked past Bai Heguang, repeated the steps he had done previously, then let Alpha input energy and activate. A regular skeleton soldier appeared in front of Bai Heguang. After watching Bai Qi¡¯s operation, Bai Heguang¡¯s normally calm face finally showed a hint of surprise. President Qin then informed Bai Heguang of the conclusions Bai Qi had previously drawn. ¡°Rune Evolution?¡± Bai Heguang grabbed the ice skeleton. The ice skeleton, which was already medium-grade servant level, was like a giant doll in Bai Heguang¡¯s hands, completely at his mercy. ¡°I see. Accelerating absorption of external attribute energy through runes to promote personal evolution. It indeed is a novel approach.¡± After hearing Bai Heguang¡¯s remarks, Bai Qi finally breathed a sigh of relief. If Bai Heguang acknowledged this method, then he shouldn¡¯t hold a grudge against Bai Qi for using undead creatures to conduct research, right? After all, it was really not very pleasant to be coveted by a Titled Legendary. Upon hearing this, President Qin¡¯s eyes lit up and he said, ¡°Oh- Can this method be applied to creatures of the Soul Race or other types of pets?¡± Bai Heguang shook his head and said, ¡°It might be possible for the Soul Race, but it would probably be difficult for others to merge with runes.¡± After hearing Bai Heguang¡¯s explanation, President Qin also felt a bit regretful. If rune evolution could become widespread, the Federation¡¯s strength would absolutely leap forward, and they wouldn¡¯t have to worry about the threat from the Ferocious Beast Tribe anymore. However, having an alternative method of evolution was always a good thing. Compared to other complex training methods, rune evolution was definitely simpler. ¡°Now that you, Heguang, have verified that this path is viable, I plan to have Bai Qi display it at the Undead Department¡¯s opening ceremony. What do you think, Heguang?¡± Bai Heguang looked at Bai Qi upon hearing this, shook his head, and said, ¡°Rune evolution has not yet been verified on higher level skeletons. It¡¯s hard to convince people with just the evolution of some low-level skeleton soldiers, so I don¡¯t recommend exposing it so soon.¡± President Qin nodded upon hearing this and said, ¡°That¡¯s true. If there isn¡¯t enough experimental data, those guys at the patent office won¡¯t easily approve However, I can establish a specialized research group within the Undead Department, with you as the group leader. As long as the universal applicability of rune evolution on skeletons and even Soul Race creatures is verified, I will personally help you apply for the patent.¡± When Bai Heguang said this, everyone present was somewhat surprised. A specialized research group? Celestial Brilliance really hoped for this path of rune evolution. No, it should be said that he really had high hopes for Bai Qi. ¡°This is also good. When the time comes for training, it can open the eyes of those old geezers.¡± President Qin touched his beard with a smile, growing fonder of Bai Qi by the second. ¡°Since you, Bai Chuanqi, are interested in establishing a specialized group, why not let our Rune Department join in?¡± Professor Dong responded with a warm smile, saying, ¡°After all, runes aren¡¯t something that can be learned in a short amount of time.¡± Bai Heguang nodded upon hearing this, saying, ¡°That would be even better.¡± The two quickly reached a consensus, leaving Bai Qi stunned. So this meant they didn¡¯t even plan to ask for his opinion? What happened to human rights? What about freedom? Ding dong! Ding dong! At that moment, a hurried doorbell ring echoed from the entrance. Zhuge Chen immediately reacted, rushing out to open the door and quickly returning with a pudgy middle-aged man who looked about seventy to eighty percent similar to him. ¡°Bai Qi, 1 heard from Zhuge Chen that you¡¯ve researched a new mode of evolution for skeleton soldiers? Hurry and show me. If the evolution can be stable, your uncle guarantees that you¡¯ll definitely become the youngest tycoon in the Federation!¡± Zhuge Xu¡¯s voice came rushing in before he was even fully through the door. Another one? Can¡¯t they all just come together? He was already becoming an icy skeleton farm, and with a few more visitors, he could open as a bone yard. Bai Qi looked at Zhuge Xu¡¯s excited face somewhat speechlessly. Before he could respond, Zhuge Xu noticed Celestial Brilliance and the others. ¡°Ah, I see Bai Chuanqi, President Qin, and Professor Dong are all here. Sorry, sorry, didn¡¯t notice you all because I was in such a rush.¡± Zhuge Xu plastered on a smile and apologized to the others, then gave Zhuge Chen behind him a glare. You little brat, why didn¡¯t you tell me earlier that Celestial Brilliance was here! Zhuge Chen shrugged his shoulders innocently. Can¡¯t blame me, it¡¯s not like I knew he was coming. If you disagree, go straight to Celestial Brilliance and settle the score. After the two men exchanged looks, Zhuge Xu quickly grasped the situation. He pondered for a moment, then said, ¡°Had no idea you all think so highly of the project Bai Qi is researching. If that¡¯s the case, I, Zhuge Xu, will have no choice but to shamelessly join in.¡± ¡°The Elf House will provide the funds and materials for the Specialized Rune Evolution Research Group, but we¡¯ll also be tasked with selling the research outputs. We¡¯ll split the profits and the students from the Undead Department can take up internships at the Elf House or affiliated gyms, without any conditions. What do you all think?¡± On hearing Zhuge Xu¡¯s proposition, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but voice his admiration. Wow, it¡¯s less a case of forcing his way in, and more of a win-win cooperation. The Undead Department is in charge of basic training, the Elf House provides resources and pets, the Specialized Research Group is responsible for evolution research, the gym provides practical training and advanced grooming, and Bai Qi handles the endorsements. He hadn¡¯t even signed the last contract, and the industrial chain had already expanded? Indeed, after hearing Zhuge Xu¡¯s proposal, Celestial Brilliance and the others also showed quite an interest. President Qin even began discussing the details of the collaboration with Zhuge Xu right away. As for Bai Qi, he was completely ignored. Bai Qi glanced at Zhuge Chen, who was on the side, his eyes gleaming with dollar signs, and wisely retreated, taking out the box that Celestial Brilliance had given him. What does this mythical level material look like? When Bai Qi opened the box, a shining spinal bone that looked like crystal appeared before him. This is a mythical level material? Feeling the faint aura of dominance emanating from the spine, Bai Qi instinctively reached out and touched it. Hum- A dragon¡¯s humming sound rang in Bai Qi¡¯s ears, and in his mind appeared the image of a giant dragon made entirely of crystal bones. Crystal dragon bone? Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: Chapter 99: Evolution to Lord Level Chapter 100: Chapter 99: Evolution to Lord Level Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi felt a faint trace of dragon might lingering on the crystal spine, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He had originally thought that the Thirteenth Bureau would try to appease him with some inferior mythical material, but instead, the Thirteenth Bureau directly sent over a dragon bone. Those directly under the Federation sure were wealthy! Crunch crunch crunch. (Master, I want that bone!) As Bai Qi was studying the crystal dragon bone, a strong desire was transmitted from Alpha who was still in the Beast Control Space. Use it now? Bai Qi glanced at Zhuge Xu and the others who were still studying rune evolution nearby, hesitating. Alpha was definitely going to evolve into a Lord Level this time, which would definitely drain a lot of his energy. It would be hard to explain if noticed by Celestial Brilliance. However, Alpha¡¯s desire was just too strong. After pondering for a while, Bai Qi quietly left the training room and entered the secret space. The six solidified runes on Alpha had long been set, and its bloodline level had also reached a critical point. Now that the mythical material had arrived, it was time for it to evolve. Moreover, he also wanted to see what Alpha would evolve into with the addition of a mythical material and a rune. In the secret space, Alpha received the crystal dragon bone. The soul light in its eye sockets surged instantly, eager to absorb this crystal dragon bone immediately. However, Alpha still resisted the desire in his heart and quietly waited for Bai Qi to use the Evolution Egg. As Bai Qi¡¯s first pet, Alpha is definitely the biggest beneficiary of the Evolution Egg, so it knew that only the Evolution Egg could give it the greatest benefits. ¡°Schuck, I may not be able to take care of myself later, remember to help me replenish energy.¡± Bai Qi summoned the Husky to his side, piled a bunch of replenishment products beside him, thought for a while, gnawed an Angel Fruit in advance, and then put his hand on Alpha. ¡°Evolve!¡± Bai Qi took a deep breath and activated the Evolution Egg. A bronze liquid spread from the palm of Bai Qi, and he was instantly dried up to the point of fainting. Fortunately, Schuck reacted very quickly. Upon noticing Bai Qi¡¯s abnormality, he stretched out his mechanical arm to support Bai Qi and injected a syringe into Bai Qi¡¯s body, allowing him to recover temporarily. However, this situation only lasted for a moment, and Bai Qi once again felt the sensation of fainting. He immediately took an Angel Fruit from Schuck and quickly finished eating it, then the second one, and the third one¡­ Finally, when Bai Qi¡¯s replenishment products were about to run out, the Bronze Egg barely took shape. ¡°Goodness, does the evolution of a Lord Level consume so much?¡± Just now, Bai Qi really felt the arrival of death. If Schuck had injected the needle a little bit later, he might have been killed on the spot. ¡°No way, I have to ask Old Qin for help, or I¡¯ll either die or get heavily injured this time.¡± Bai Qi, like a homeless wanderer who hadn¡¯t eaten for dozens of days, finished all the rest of the replenishment products but still didn¡¯t get any better. He could only forcibly raise his spirits and send himself out of the secret space. ¡°Let¡¯s temporarily agree on this. As for the specific process, I will find a chance to discuss it in detail with you later.¡± Zhuge Xu rubbed his round belly, glanced around with a cheerful smile, and asked, ¡°By the way, where is Bai Qi?¡± Zhuge Chen thought for a while and then said, ¡°I just saw him go out. He must have gone to study that mythical material.¡± ¡°This boy, I¡¯ve warned him multiple times that mythical materials aren¡¯t toys. He didn¡¯t go messing with it again, did he?¡± President Qin¡¯s eye twitched slightly, and a bad premonition rose in his heart. Then, when he saw Bai Qi appear in the yard looking no different than a dry corpse, he wasn¡¯t surprised at all. Just as I thought! President Qin let out a silent sigh, directly summoned the Light Elf towards Bai Qi, and only after it sprinkled down a light powder did Bai Qi finally recover. ¡°Phew- I¡¯m saved.¡± Bai Qi straightened up, looking at the Light Elf still hovering overhead, his eyes filled with envy. If he could have a Light Elf too, then he would not have to worry about this kind of situation anymore. ¡°Bai Qi, did you already use that mythical material to evolve your pet?¡± Bai Heguang, the legend of the Undead Department, immediate connected the dots after seeing Bai Qi in this state. ¡°Um, yeah.¡± Bai Qi nodded, confirming Bai Heguang¡¯s deduction from his expression. President Qin glanced at Bai Qi who was still a little weak, and asked, ¡°Heguang, have you seen this situation before?¡± Bai Heguang nodded and said, ¡°Undead Department pets are more aggressive than pets of other departments. Some high-talent pets would absorb the energy of the Beast Master if there isn¡¯t enough energy during their evolution.¡± ¡°My Jiuyou Darkbird also experienced a similar situation when evoving to the Emperor-level, but at that time I was already a legend and I had prepared enough resources in advance, so I wasn¡¯t affected.¡± There really is such a thing? The group of them suddenly realized, and Bai Qi quietly heaved a sigh of relief. He was worried about how to explain initially, but now Bai Heguang had basically given him a perfect excuse. It¡¯s decided, he would use this excuse to go to Old Qin for a Light Elf in the future. Seemingly sensing someone¡¯s malign intent, President Qin suddenly felt annoyed and gave Bai Qi a hard knock on the head. ¡°You rotten boy, do you know that if it weren¡¯t for me just now, you would have died of exhaustion?¡± Bai Qi innocently spread his hands and said, ¡°How could I knowing Alpha would suddenly evolve, and so dramatically at that.¡± Bai Heguang suddenly asked, ¡°Did you also carve runes on your pet?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Yes, I solidified six runes on Alpha, thinking that I won¡¯t have to do carvings during a fight.¡± ¡°As I thought, runes are the opportunity for evolution, and mythical materials provide the energy needed for evolution, which is why it suddenly evolved.¡± A light flashed in Bai Heguang¡¯s eyes, ¡°Where¡¯s your pet? Summon it and let me see.¡± Bai Qi glanced at the Bronze Egg that was lying quietly in the secret space, shook his head, and said, ¡°It¡¯s still evolving and can¡¯t be summoned at the moment.¡± Bai Heguang nodded but didn¡¯t say anything further, nor did he show any signs of leaving. The others also quietly stood by, their eyes fixedly on Bai Qi. They had just been discussing when to try higher-level skeletal creatures, and then Bai Qi made his move. Naturally, they were eagerly awaiting the results. Bai Qi, however, was feeling a tad overwhelmed. Being stared at by a Titled Legendary, two Masters of the Sunrise Level and two predatory businessmen, Bai Qi admitted he was a bit unnerved. If they knew about the existence of the Evolution Egg, he¡¯d definitely be in for a rough time. Finally, under Bai Qi¡¯s anticipatory gaze, the shell around Alpha slowly cracked. Beams of dazzling light seeped out from the gaps, illuminating the Secret Space. Then, an aura of draconic majesty emanated from the shell, startling the observing Husky into retreating several steps, though it still felt significant pressure. Being the same Intimidation skill, the Dragon Majesty was stronger than those of other races! Crack!! Crack!! Crack!! Under the cover of Evolution Light, the cracks on the Bronze Egg widened. Streams of deep blue energy seeped out from the gaps, and wherever they passed, the land and vegetation rapidly lost their vitality. Just then, countless pieces of information flooded into Bai Qi¡¯s mind. [Skill Name]: Dragon Majesty [Skill Level]: High Stage [Skill Introduction]: A dragon department skill, a power from the dragon bloodline, which can completely suppress non-dragon races. [Skill Name]: Ice Crystal Barrier [Skill Level]: High Stage [Skill Introduction]: A skill from the Ice and Crystal Clan, able to summon an Ice Crystal Barrier capable of blocking most types of attacks, causing frost damage to attackers. [Skill Name]: Blast Crystal Spike [Skill Level]: High Stage [Skill Introduction]: A skill from the Ice and Crystal Clan, where when the Ice Crystal Barrier is voluntarily or involuntarily shattered, the crystal fragments turn into countless crystal spikes that attack enemies, dealing both physical and frost damage. The three new skills caused Bai Qi¡¯s expression to become increasingly pleased. Dragon Majesty, a powerful skill far surpassing ordinary Intimidation skills. Unless Alpha encounters other dragons like Bai Qiucha¡¯s Skeleton Dragon or other mythical bloodline creatures, other pets would not be able to fully perform in front of it. Most importantly, this Dragon Majesty seems to be a passive skill. As for those two Crystal Clan skills, there was no need to think about it ¨C they definitely came from the Crystal Dragon Bone. A large-scale defensive skill, a group attack skill, the key point being that both were high-stage skills. The effect of the Mythical Material was truly terrifying! The evolution of Alpha was still ongoing, and only half of the Bronze Egg was left. However, they couldn¡¯t see the actual appearance of Alpha as it was hidden behind the Bronze Light. Then, Bai Qi received another piece of information. [Skill Name]: Withering Breath [Skill Level]: Super [Skill Introduction]: A skill from the Shadow, Ice, and Dragon Department, causing anything within the scope of Withering power to rapidly decay, whether they are living or non-living, they will wither rapidly like flowers. Arghhhhh!!!! Right now, Bai Qi felt like rushing into the Secret Space to give Alpha a big hug. Super Skill¡­ The Withering Power that can decay everything, could such a skill really exist in a Lord Creature? Roar! Accompanied by a thunderous roar, the remaining Bronze Egg exploded apart, and Alpha finally broke free from the eggshell. The nearly two-meter tall figure, bones as clear as the Crystal Dragon Bone, constantly flashing an enchanting radiance, there was no sight of the gloominess usually found in undead creatures. On the spine that snaked like a giant dragon, still emanating a faint Dragon Majesty, six segments flashed with the light of Runes. In its broad palm, it held a deep blue Crystal Great Sword. The complex runes engraved on it added a hint of mystery to this great sword. Boom! Alpha¡¯s momentum exploded once again. The Bronze Eggshell fragments that were blasted away earlier immediately flew back and merged into the spine. Instantly, liquid crystal flowed over its body, forming a suit of crystal armour. A lifelike dragon¡¯s head appeared on the armour, projecting a self-imposed majesty. The crystal continued to spread, forming a dragon-shaped helmet on Alpha¡¯s skull. Only the two fires of its soul continued to flicker. Finally, Alpha¡¯s transformation ceased, and a complete set of information flooded into Bai Qi¡¯s mind. [Name]: ??? (Alpha) [Nature]: Ice Clan, Undead Department, Dragon Department [Level]: Second Stage First Level [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord [Racial Skills]: Withering Breath (Preliminary), Dragon Majesty (Preliminary), Skeleton Manipulation (Perfect), Ice Crystal Barrier (Skilled), Blast Crystal Spike (Skilled), Shadow Lotus Skill (Masterful) [Energy Value]: 186000 [Condition]: Evolvable Having close to two hundred thousand energy value just after breaking through, when Alpha levels up and improves its skill proficiency, it would be a high-end existence even among the Lords with this type of evolving type. ¡°I¡¯ll call you Withering Dragon Lord..¡± Chapter 101 - Chapter 101: Chapter 100: A New Evolution Type Chapter 101: Chapter 100: A New Evolution Type Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing this, Alpha immediately conveyed an emotion of joy, and the large sword in its hand flew out and rotated in the air before quietly floating behind Alpha. Wow, such maneuvering, full marks for the hints of sword control. Woof woof? (Is this still that stinky bone?) Looking at Alpha in front of him, who was utterly transformed, Beta curiously used his perception skills. He instantly felt a terrifying pressure bearing down on him, and Alpha in front of him was replaced by a Crystal Skeleton Dragon. Howl¡­ (Finished, I can¡¯t take revenge now¡­) Feeling the shivers across his body, Beta suddenly felt that his life was hopeless. After Schuck had scanned Alpha, he silently established a file in his brain. [Schuck & Beta Strengthening Plan 1.01]: Beta: Strengthen perception and blast power. Schuck: Upgrade mechanical system, consider fusion with Thunder Stone. Of course, Bai Qi didn¡¯t understand what Schuck and Beta were thinking. At this moment, he was completely engrossed in Alpha¡¯s massive transformation, and people outside the secret realm like President Qin also noticed the anomaly in Bai Qi. Zhuge Chen said, ¡°Has the evolution succeeded? Hurry up and summon him to check!¡± Bai Qi nodded and immediately summoned Alpha. Crrack¡­ The moment Alpha appeared, the Ice Bone in the training room and the other few evolved beasts involuntarily trembled, instinctively lowering their skulls towards Alpha. The aura of a dragon, it was not something their subordinates could withstand. ¡°This feeling, is it dragon might? Has it evolved to Lord Level? And its level is not low either.¡± President Qin looked at Alpha for a few moments and quickly determined Alpha¡¯s general situation. Bai Heguang was directly attracted to the withering aura that seemed to exist on Alpha¡¯s body. The Jiuyou Darkbird, which was originally just stopping in the courtyard, was also attracted by the aura on Alpha¡¯s body. Its body instantly shrank to the size of a sparrow, circled around Alpha for a moment, then landed on Bai Heguang. ¡°Withering power, didn¡¯t expect to see a super skill in a Lord-level creature. Boy, what kind of evolution material did you give your pet?¡± A crisp, feminine voice came from the Jiuyou Darkbird¡¯s mouth, immediately attracting Bai Qi and Zhuge Chen¡¯s attention. I had already heard that legendary creatures could speak human languages, and could even directly transform into human forms. Now it seems that it¡¯s indeed true. But, what would the Jiuyou Darkbird look like after transforming? A bird girl? Bai Qj paused for a moment and said, ¡°Aside from the Crystal Dragon Bone that Bai Chuanqi just gave me, there are only a few runes.¡± Really runes? President Qin and Zhuge Xu looked at each other. Professor Dong was even more unlike his usually calm self, his face showing a trace of the fanaticism unique to scholars, and he started observing Alpha up close. ¡°These six runes have perfectly integrated into the energy conversion system, no, they have become another core of energy conversion.¡± Professor Dong observed the six runes on Alpha¡¯s spine with a magnifying glass and said, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, the runes should function as a converter, distributing the power of the Crystal Dragon Bone more reasonably and perhaps also increasing the upper limit of tolerance.¡± Professor Dong pushed his glasses up and looked at Celestial Brilliance and President Qin, ¡°I suggest to hold a press conference immediately and disclose Bai Qi¡¯s achievements, then promptly set up a special research group to carry out rune evolution experiments on skeletal creatures at various stages.¡± ¡°Bai Qi¡¯s performance in the inter-city joint examination will definitely attract interested people¡¯s attention. If others take the lead, we will suffer a big loss.¡± Hearing this, President Qin nodded, glanced at Bai Heguang who was still keeping a straight face, and said, ¡°Okay, I will arrange it as soon as I go back. As for the patent office, Heguang, you might have to make the trip first.¡± Bai Heguang nodded and said, ¡°Okay.¡± Although a universal experiment has not yet been conducted, Alpha¡¯s successful evolution was enough to prove that at least one core patent application could be made. As for other derivative series, they are not controllable, nor is there a need to control them. As long as you hold the core patent for rune evolution, others must pay patent fees to Bai Qi for whatever they research unless they can bypass the runes. As for whether someone would dare to default, would you be sure to do so for a patent applied for with the Titled Legendary? ¡°Oh right, Bai Qi, this one of yours¡­¡± Bai Qi said, ¡°Wilting Dragon Lord, his new race name.¡± President Qin nodded and said, ¡°I need to include your Wilting Dragon Lord in the Federation Pet Beast Illustrated Handbook. Come to the association sometime, and I¡¯ll have someone carry out a simple test.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, only the basic information. No skill data or evolution material will be made public.¡± The Lord-level is a dividing line in the beast¡¯s race value. Below the Lord-level, race data and everything could be disregarded, but everything above Lord-level belonged to the Federation¡¯s strategic resources, and would absolutely not be made public at will. The reason for the rush to add it to the guidebook, aside from gaining the upper hand, was also considered a preheat before the public disclosure of rune evolution. ¡°In that case, update Beta¡¯s evolution type at the same time.¡± Upon hearing President Qin¡¯s words, Bai Qi immediately called out Husky and asked, ¡°Oh right, President, is there a reward for discovering a new evolutionary type?¡± President Qin:¡±¡­¡± Zhuge Chen:¡±¡­¡± Zhuge Xu:¡±¡­¡± Even the well-experienced President Qin was taken aback at the sight of the two pets before him, both of which looked completely different from their peers. He knew that Husky had merged with a Blast Stone, and he thought the double-headed wolf model was just Bai Qi¡¯s peculiar taste. Now you¡¯re telling him that this is another new evolutionary type? ¡°Are you sure your talent is Breaking the Void and not evolutionary acceleration?¡± Bai Qi shrugged innocently. He never said his talent had nothing to do with evolution. These Breaking the Void talents were forcefully associated with him in the first place. ¡°Never mind. Bring it along for updating tomorrow.¡± President Qin didn¡¯t know what to say about Bai Qi anymore, he continued, ¡°And these days, prepare well, Luo Xiang should be coming to take you to the headquarters for training.¡± He had to go to training now? He didn¡¯t even have time to manage his secret grounds. At least give him some breathing space. Not even mules were treated like this. Bai Qi looked disappointed. Once you got involved in an organization, you lose all your freedom. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry, even if Luo Xiang comes, he has to wait until after the conference ends. You can rest well these few days.¡± President Qin patted Bai Qi on the shoulder, looked at Professor Dong, and said, ¡°We¡¯ve been here long enough, we¡¯ll head back now. Remember to come to the association early tomorrow. I¡¯ll have Lao Mo help test your two beasts.¡± Bai Qi nodded, seeing the two off through the gate. As soon as he turned around, he noticed Celestial Brilliance mounting on the Jiuyou Darkbird and disappearing into the horizon. Having a flying pet beast sure is convenient. They come and go as they please. Speaking of which, he still had a promise of a pet beast from the special training. He wondered if he could pick a flying system beast master. ¡°Ahem, ahem¡­¡± Noticing that Bai Qi seemed lost in thought again, Zhuge Xu cleared his throat, ¡°Bai Qi, let¡¯s discuss that contract now.¡± Bai Qi suddenly remembered. He had been preoccupied with the Rune Evolution and had almost forgotten about the most important thing. Without money, how could he afford to keep the high-maintenance Evolution Egg? Bai Qi led them to the living room, where Zhuge Xu got straight to the point without any unnecessary chatter. ¡°Our two families have known each other for a long time, and Uncle Zhuge won¡¯t play any tricks on you. As per the previously agreed endorsement fee, I¡¯ll give you an extra ten percent. You won¡¯t need to deliberately promote anything. Do what you need to do with peace of mind, and feel free to take the money.¡± Getting paid without having to work didn¡¯t feel right. Maybe they should add something else to the equation? Before Bai Qi could recover from Zhuge Xu¡¯s generosity, Zhuge Xu continued, ¡°However, I want to make an agreement with you. If you come up with something new in the future, please consider working with Elf House first. We will share the profits equally!¡± At this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly, ¡°Uncle Zhuge, aren¡¯t you overestimating me? I¡¯m just a student.¡± No sooner had he spoken than there was a strange look on the faces of both Zhuge Xu and Zhuge Chen. Do you still remember that you are just a student? What you are doing now is hardly student-like, is it? ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Uncle Zhuge is not trying to pressurize you, just think of it as an early investment.¡± Sayin this, Zhuge Xu took out a brilliant golden Federation Card and pushed it in front of Bai Qi. ¡°You¡¯ve bagged the top spot in the dual city exams this time, and your Uncle Zhuge doesn¡¯t have much to offer you. There¡¯s a small sum saved in this card, not much, just 10 million Federal Coins, think of it as your pocket money.¡± Just 10 million? As pocket money? Well, I suppose I don¡¯t quite understand the world of the rich. Bai Qi was startled. He was wondering whether he should accept it or not, when Zhuge Chen spoke from the side, ¡°My dad loves to toss money around. If you don¡¯t want it, he¡¯ll just give it to someone else. You shouldn¡¯t be polite.¡± ¡°Stinky boy, what do you mean by ¡®tossing money around¡¯? Is that how you talk about your own father?¡± Zhuge Xu gave Zhuge Chen a firm knock on the head, then instantly switched back to friendly uncle mode, ¡°But Chen is right. If you don¡¯t accept this, who knows where I might end up squandering it. Just think of it as your first share of dividends.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll thank Uncle Zhuge.¡± Not being modest anymore, Bai Qi picked up the golden card in front of him. Zhuge Xu nodded in satisfaction, ¡°Bai Qi, your pet has just broken through, and you should have a lot of things to handle. We won¡¯t take up any more of your time. Remember to visit Elf House more often if you have time.¡± ¡°I will.¡± Bai Qi nodded, exchanged a few more pleasantries with Zhuge Xu and his son, and then saw them off. ¡°Phew- Finally, I can thoroughly study Alpha¡¯s new abilities.¡± Watching Alpha within the yard manipulating the giant sword into various complex moves, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. They say pets reflect their beast masters. That seems reasonable. ¡°Alpha, Schuck, Beta, return to the secret realm first. I want to see what these super abilities that only Lord-level creatures can master actually look like..¡± Chapter 102 - Chapter 102: Chapter 101: Thunder Roar Cannon Chapter 102: Chapter 101: Thunder Roar Cannon Translator: 549690339 Beast Master Association. ¡°Lao Mo, I specifically asked you to stay back as Bai Qi¡¯s evaluator. I hope you don¡¯t think I¡¯m making a big fuss over a small matter.¡± Upon hearing this, Mo Guan smiled and said, ¡°Given our years of friendship, this is just an evaluation. It won¡¯t take up too much of my time. Besides, I¡¯m curious to see what kind of new evolution Bai Qi can stir up.¡± Earlier, Luo Xiang had mentioned Bai Qi and his outstanding performance at the joint examination of the two cities had also piqued Mo Guan¡¯s interest. ¡°That¡¯s good. Don¡¯t hesitate to be tough on this kid when the time comes.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I have everything under control.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s advancement trajectory was extremely smooth, making him an absolute genius in Gusu City. However, those who could be selected for special training were almost all monstrous talents. President Qin was afraid that if Bai Qi flew too high, he would suffer a heavy fall. Soon, the two of them reached the association¡¯s largest internal battlefield, where a baby-faced teenager was already waiting at the entrance. ¡°Qiu Cha, what brings you here?¡± President Qin approached the boy and asked, ¡°Did Heguang send you?¡± Bai Qiucha shook his head and said, ¡°Not exactly. I just heard that Bai Qi found a completely new evolution for the Ice Shadow Swordsman. I wanted to witness it.¡± President Qin nodded, ¡°Bai Qi should be arriving soon. But you¡¯ll have to wait outside for a while.¡± Although the basic information of Bai Qi¡¯s two new evolutionary types will be made public after today¡¯s evaluation, they cannot disclose their specific skill data. Even Bai Qiucha, hailed as the Legendary Son, cannot access this information. ¡°Understood, I just want to see it firsthand.¡± Being the first peer to defeat him, Bai Qiucha¡¯s curiosity about Bai Qi far surpassed others. He couldn¡¯t wait to see what kind of evolutionary types Bai Qi could come up with. Perhaps they can have another fair battle sometime in the future? ¡°President Qin, Master Mo Guan.¡± As the three of them waited at the entrance, Bai Qi also arrived at the battlefield. Seeing Bai Qiucha standing off to the side, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel surprised, ¡°Bai Qiucha, what are you doing here?¡± Bai Qiucha answered, ¡°It¡¯s just a coincidence.¡± Bai Qiucha did not disclose his true intentions, nor could he articulate his reasons. ¡°Oh.¡± Watching Bai Qiucha looking awkward, Bai Qi shook his head in confusion before turning to President Qin, ¡°Mr. President, shall we start now?¡± President Qin turned to Mo Guan and said, ¡°Let¡¯s get started.¡± The three of them entered the battlefield and took their respective positions. With no further ado, Mo Guan activated the golden rune. A huge humanoid creature covered in golden light appeared on the battlefield. [Name]: Golden Armor Giant Spirit [Nature]: Ground System [Bloodline Level]: High-grade King What a splendid pet! ¡°This is my main pet, the Golden Armor Giant Spirit. I will limit its power to less than 1% to ensure a fair fight. Feel free to attack boldly.¡± Mo Guan, with a smile on his face, asked, ¡°Which pet do you want to test first?¡± Bai Qi paused for a moment before replying, ¡°Let¡¯s start with the Valley-breaking Mechanical Wolf.¡± Ever since Bai Qi tamed Alpha, it hadn¡¯t actually had a proper battle. Usually, it spent its time absorbing mechanical diagrams. Today, with a free target, it was a great opportunity to try things out. ¡°Okay.¡± Mo Guan glanced at the Golden Armor Giant Spirit, which instantly understood and, shaking its huge body, wrapped itself in a layer of gold armor. As a renowned defensive master of the Federation, it would be a challenging feat for ordinary legendary pets to breach Mo Guan¡¯s Golden Armor Giant Spirits¡¯ defense. Now, even though it was only using 1% of its power, it was still enough for the Husky to have a field day. ¡°Come out, Schuck-Beta.¡± Bai Qi signaled with his hand, and the Husky slowly emerged from the green rune. As soon as it arrived, it was taken aback by the sight of the Golden Armor Giant Spirit. Woof Woof! (Human, where did you get this massive chunk of gold? Are you rich?) Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched as he hit Beta on the head, ¡°Idiot, can¡¯t you tell it¡¯s a pet?¡± Arwoo Arwoo! (Human, you¡¯re no fun.) Beta disdainfully looked at Bai Qi, then turned its focus to the Golden Armor Giant Spirit. (Such a big guy¡­ He should be worth a lot if sold, right?) ¡°Schuck-Beta, attack the Golden Armor Giant Spirit with all your might.¡± Woof Woof! (Roger that.) Both heads responded simultaneously. A mechanical arm sprouted from Schuck¡¯s body. At the end of the arm was a green ring. ¡°Did you give your pet the Secret Realm Ring I gave you?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head innocently, ¡°Uh, is that not allowed?¡± President Qin was at a loss for words. Generally speaking, during a fight, Beast Masters were allowed to use equipment because it was a part of their abilities, provided it was not overdone. As for the pets wearing equipment, there was indeed no corresponding provision. ¡°Let¡¯s leave it at that,¡± he said. President Qin turned his head, not intending to banter with Bai Qi anymore. Equipment was equipment, Mo Guan was after all a Master of the Sunrise Level. Bai Qi couldn¡¯t come up with any exceptional tricks anyways. Seeing President Qin agree, Schuck immediately connected a strand of spiritual energy to the Secret Realm Ring, and a heap of metal parts poured out from the ring. Looking at the pile of parts that quickly accumulated, President Qin¡¯s eyes twitched slightly, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re planning to assemble a weapon on the spot?¡± Bai Qi nodded and replied, ¡°The Valley-breaking Mechanical Wolf has mechanical attributes by nature, so it should be reasonable to use mechanical weapons, right?¡± ¡°Reasonable, of course, reasonable!¡± President Qin exhaled heavily, forcing himself to calm down. Mo Guan, even more indifferent, waved his hand and said, ¡°It¡¯s okay, Lao Qin. It¡¯s a test, so naturally we have to push it to the limit. I¡¯ve encountered Mechanical Engineering specialists before.¡± Hearing Mo Guan speak, President Qin stopped talking, while the pile of parts had already taken shape swiftly under Schuck¡¯s assembly. Finally, a three-meter-high turret appeared on the battlefield under Schuck¡¯s control, aiming the gun barrel squarely at the Golden Armor Giant Spirit. ¡°Because of its own size limit, does it mean you have to assemble additional weapons? The idea is not bad, but it¡¯s too slow in actual combat.¡± Upon seeing this, Mo Guan immediately gave a straight forward evaluation. ¡°However, being able to assemble its own weapons, your pet should be more on the research side.¡± Bai Qi paused upon hearing this, admitting, ¡°You could say that.¡± Whether it was Schuck or Beta, their roles currently seemed to be nothing more than tool dogs, cough, tool wolves. Neither of them had developed much combat ability. However, Schuck had recently tinkered with some things, and there might be some surprises. All of a sudden, Schuck extracted a Thunder Stone and built it into a groove on the turret. At the same time, Beta pressed its own claw on the turret. In an instant, blue and red strands of energy spread rapidly along the gun body, gradually converging towards the muzzle. ¡°Thunder Power and Blast Power?¡± Looking at the two forces that were gradually converging at the muzzle, for the first time, Mo Guan¡¯s expression changed. These two forces finally converged. Boom! An ear-splitting blast was followed by a red-blue beam of light blasting out of the muzzle, landing directly on the Golden Armor Giant Spirit. In the stunned looks of Mo Guan and President Qin, the power of Thunderbolt and Fireblast almost instantly ripped through the Golden Armor¡¯s defense, landing directly on the Golden Armor Giant Spirit. The Golden Armor Giant Spirit instinctively tried to resist, forgetting that it currently possessed only one percent of its power. The golden arm held up in defense for only a few seconds before being burnt through by the power of Thunderbolt and Fireblast. Thunder Roar Cannon has arrived! ¡°This¡­¡± Seeing that Husky had indeed broken the power of the Golden Armor Giant Spirit, President Qin was momentarily at a loss for words. Given the level of Golden Armor Giant Spirit, even one percent of the power was an insurmountable hurdle for a First Stage Husky. Moreover, the Golden Armor Giant Spirit was a defensive pet. Yet, now its front line was blasted out so easily? President Qin glanced at Husky, who still bounced around after launching a terrifying attack, and suddenly felt his world-view refresh. So the young people today are so powerful? ¡°Lao Qin, I suddenly understand your mood now.¡± Mo Guan glanced at the quickly recuperating Golden Armor Giant Spirit, then looked at the Thunder Roar Cannon, saying, ¡°This kid, he is really capable.¡± President Qin nodded, looking at the gradually dissipating runes on the Thunder Roar Cannon, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me, you made this thing with a rune too?¡± Bai Qi said, ¡°I was previously trying to create a Thunder-skull, so I tried a few runes of the Thunder power. In the end, it evolved into this.¡± Initially, he hadn¡¯t thought in this direction, but the enthusiastic Beta beside him came up with the idea after seeing the explosive effect of Thunder Power. Even the usually rational Schuck agreed to this plan. For this, Schuck even put in a Fire Soul Crystal and Red Flame Iron obtained from the Tower of Gratitude into it, just to withstand the power of Thunder and Fire. But because of time constraints, today was the first trial. Looking at it, the effect seemed quite good? President Qin looked at the Thunder Roar Cannon deeply and said, ¡°From now on, during regular battles, you are forbidden from using this, understand?¡± If even Mo Guan couldn¡¯t withstand it, among those of the same level, President Qin dared to bet, no one was able to withstand such a powerful tool. ¡°President, don¡¯t worry, the Thunder Roar Cannon is currently only a prototype and I won¡¯t use it casually.¡± Not using the prototype, does that mean you are going to use the final version? Just as President Qin was about to say something, Husky suddenly sensed something, quickly snatching the Thunder Stone, and ran back. Bai Qi also seemed to realize something and instinctively covered his ears. Boom! Under President Qin¡¯s dumbfounded expression, the Thunder Roar Cannon exploded completely. A huge bang echoed through the battlefield, startling Bai Qiucha who was waiting in the battle room. Such a huge noise, did Master Mo Guan take action? Could Bai Qi push Master Mo Guan this far? Chapter 103 - Chapter 103: Chapter 102: The Beast Master Has Misled Me! Chapter 103: Chapter 102: The Beast Master Has Misled Me! Translator: 549690339 President Qin gazed at the devastated training ground, his face sullen, and Bai Qi was equally troubled. Even dog-like splitting couldn¡¯t contain Beta¡¯s unstable explosive talent? It seemed these sort of things should not be handed over to Beta in the future. ¡°Bai Qi, should you dare to bring this thing out during training, you better not return, understood?¡± If it weren¡¯t for both him and Mo Guan being Masters of the Sunrise Level, they wouldn¡¯t be able to contain the explosion in time. Imagine if it had happened during a battle with a group of lower-ranking Beast Masters, wouldn¡¯t many be finished? If that were the case, it wouldn¡¯t be a matter of disgracing them, barely avoiding enmity would already be a blessing. Bai Qi gave a sheepish smile and then, with a fierce punch he sent Beta into the Beast Control Space. Given the circumstances, it seemed that unless necessary, Beta¡¯s consciousness should remain asleep, Schuck would prove more useful. Huh? The husky, who was directly transferred to the Beast Control Space, seemed to perceive Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts, and a look of sorrow surfaced on its face. (No longer loved, eh, replaced by a new generation, huh¡­) ¡°Who would have thought that this Valley-breaking Mechanical Wolf would also be so powerful, I seemingly underestimated you.¡± Mo Guan looked at the deep pit on the ground left by the Thunder Roar Cannon and said, ¡°However, if we talk purely about its abilities, it should only be at the High-grade Elite level.¡± Bai Qi nodded. This was consistent with the judgment of the Evolution Egg. After all, the reason why Husky could cause such a large destruction was mainly due to the amplification by the Thunder Roar Cannon, its real level might just be an Elite Grade. ¡°Alright, now it¡¯s time for the main event, call out the new evolutionary form of Ice Shadow Swordsman to take a look.¡± The performance of Husky did surprise him somewhat, but comparatively, he was more interested in Alpha. He wanted to find out what a fusion of Mythical Material and Rune Evolution would look like. ¡°Okay.¡± Bai Qi once again summoned the Array, Alpha, its body reflecting brilliant light, appeared on the battlefield, and a faint air of dragon dominance immediately enveloped the field. ¡°Master, how much power should we release this time?¡± As Alpha had clearly stronger aura than Husky, the Golden Armor Giant Spirit began to release Intimidation to counter Alpha, and then asked Mo Guan for confirmation. ¡°Uh, lets¡¯s start with ten percent.¡± Mo Guan thought for a moment, deciding not to be too reckless. As the defense master of the association and even the Federal Civilization, Mo Guan had evaluated Lord Level creatures before, using about five percent of his power at most. However, considering Husky¡¯s impressive performance just now, it was better to be safe. After all, if a two-level junior repeatedly broke through his defense, even if he was going easy on them, it would be somewhat embarrassing if word got out. Upon receiving the command from his Beast Master, the body of Golden Armor Giant Spirit suddenly swelled up and the golden shield in front of it also solidified considerably. Although Alpha was just at the Lord Level, the faint air of dragon dominance on Alpha made Golden Armor Giant Spirit take Alpha seriously. Most crucially, Alpha seemed to carry a power that even it found somewhat daunting. ¡°Well then, let¡¯s get started.¡± Seeing that both sides were ready, President Qin signaled for the match to start. ¡°Alpha, go.¡± Crackle, crunch. (I understand.) Alpha¡¯s eyes flashed momentarily and an ice crystal wall instantly rose before it. The chilling air around the wall caused the surrounding temperature to plummet. Bang! Subsequently, Alpha lightly tapped the ice crystal barrier, and the barrier instantly shattered, turning into countless pieces that flew towards the Golden Armor Giant Spirit. Seeing this, Golden Armor Giant Spirit immediately erected a shield to defend, covering most of its massive body. The ice crystal fragments fell onto the shield, making a clanging sound. After releasing ten percent of its power, Golden Armor Giant Spirit had finally revealed the strength of a Defensive King. The ice crystal fragments not only failed to inflict any damage on the golden shield, they shattered on impact. Some fragments were even repelled back. [Skill Name]: Schizonepeta Shield [Skill Introduction]: The shield, formed by energy, can deflect part of the damage back to the attacker while resisting the attack. Just now, if Alpha¡¯s Thunder Roar Cannon hadn¡¯t exceeded Golden Armor Giant Spirit¡¯s estimate and broke the Schizonepeta Shield, it would¡¯ve also reflected part of the thunder-fire power back. ¡°Reflective Shield? This is specially designed to drive close-range fighters into a corner.¡± Bai Qi immediately figured out the effect of the Schizonepeta Shield and couldn¡¯t help but smack his lips. If Alpha was in its pre-evolution state, it would definitely be restrained by this ability, a reflective shield combined with rapid recovery, the Three Heads and Six Arms, or even the Thousand-handed Tathagata, might not be able to withstand it. But now, it wasn¡¯t anxious at all. On seeing the quickly rebounding ice crystal fragments, a rune on Alpha¡¯s spine lit up suddenly, and the ice crystal fragments momentarily halted in mid-air. Magnetic Superior Rune: Control Object. As Alpha tilted its head, the ice crystal fragments immediately changed course and flew toward Golden Armor Giant Spirit again. Those that fell to the ground also sprang into the air and joined the stream of ice crystals. Now with Alpha guiding them actively, the attack angles of the ice crystal fragments became crafty, leaving virtually no blind spots. Yet, the Golden Armor Giant Spirit was a defense specialist, a master at using the Schizonepeta Shield. No matter how Alpha manipulated its strategy, it could not pierce through the Golden Armor Giant Spirit¡¯s defenses. Instead, it was the shard pieces that, under constant rebound damage, gradually reduced to a pile of powder. ¡°Is that all?¡± Having seen the Husky¡¯s Thunder Roar cannon before, Alpha¡¯s control object attack seemed a bit lame in comparison. At the very least, it was not deserving of Alpha¡¯s Lord Level status. But Bai Qi wasn¡¯t worried. He sent a message to Alpha, and all the icy crystal dust in the sky returned in front of Alpha. Then, Alpha opened its mouth slightly and let out a deep blue breath that covered the icy crystal dust. The originally transparent crystals instantly shone with deep blue light, looking like a sky full of stars from afar. Withering Breath. Seeing Alpha successfully merging the two skills, Bai Qi felt his blood boiling. Striking a somewhat melodramatic pose, he let out a loud roar. ¡°Alpha, Stardust Spin Attack!¡± As he finished speaking, the flames in Alpha¡¯s eyes suddenly erupted, and the icy crystals enveloped by the Withering Breath once again flew toward the Golden Armor Giant Spirit. This time, the Schizonepeta Shield could not easily block those crystals. The second the crystals made contact, small pits appeared on the golden shield. Under the effect of the Withering Power, the Golden Armor Giant Spirit could not quickly repair its Schizonepeta Shield, and could only watch as it gradually eroded. Alpha noticed this change and once again summoned crystal shards to join the attack, quickly revolving around the Golden Armor Giant Spirit. ¡°Incorporating the Withering Breath into the ice crystals to expand the attack area, then using high-speed cutting to erode the enemy, is a pretty good strategy.¡± Seeing that the Golden Armor Giant Spirit was gradually being suppressed, Mo Guan couldn¡¯t help but admire. ¡°However, this alone will not be enough to break the Golden Armor Giant Spirit¡¯s defense.¡± Roar! Just as he finished speaking, the Golden Armor Giant Spirit suddenly roared towards the sky, its body armor shining golden, directly repelling the Withering Ice Crystals that had been cutting around it. Metal Element Super Skill: Undying Golden Body! Alpha had used its Super Skill, and the Golden Armor Giant Spirit, relying on just its advanced Schizonepeta Shield, could no longer stand up to the onslaught. It naturally had to fight back with something of its own. From a certain perspective, this Undying Golden Body was the Golden Armor Giant Spirit¡¯s trump card. Indeed, the Undying Golden Body far exceeded the Schizonepeta Shield in both defense and recovery capabilities. The pits that the Withering Ice Crystals had finally corroded were restored almost instantly. Looking at the immovable Golden Armor Giant Spirit, which resembled an indestructible wall, a smile suddenly appeared at the corner of Bai Qi¡¯s mouth. Such a big target shouldn¡¯t be missed. ¡°Alpha, try that.¡± Gaga? (Boss, are you sure?) ¡°Sure! This isn¡¯t our house anyway, fire away.¡± Gaga! (Alright!) Alpha nodded, the control runes on its spine suddenly flared with light, and the giant sword that had always been floating behind it lifted into the sky. After a spin in the air, it finally landed in Alpha¡¯s hand. ¡°Switching from a high-density attack to a concentrated one, good thinking.¡± President Qin nodded in satisfaction after seeing this. However, when he thought of Bai Qi¡¯s overly dramatic somersault earlier, he couldn¡¯t help but complain, ¡°Can¡¯t you draw your sword in a normal position?¡± He had put up with Bai Qi arriving on a flying sword during the competition for flamboyance, but doing the same during battle crossed the line for President Qin. He needed to properly chastise this kid, or else he would get too carried away. President Qin gave Mo Guan a discreet look, who immediately got the message. The Golden Armor Giant Spirit was all set up, ready to counterattack. Though it specialized in defense, it didn¡¯t mean it couldn¡¯t attack. At the very least, it was more than capable of giving Bai Qi a lesson. However, before the Golden Armor Giant Spirit could initiate its attack, Alpha suddenly raised the Crystal Great Sword, and all the Withering Ice Crystals gathered towards it, instantly forming a ten-meter-long great sword. But it didn¡¯t stop there. After the great sword was formed, Alpha¡¯s arms were quickly wrapped around each other and transformed into the shape of a dragon¡¯s head, tightly gripping the sword¡¯s hilt. At the same time, it let out a Withering Breath, covering the sword. ¡°Splitting into two with one slash, Withering Divine Sword!¡± Bai Qi raised his right hand and waved toward the Golden Armor Giant Spirit. Synchronously, Alpha made a slashing motion towards the Undying Body of the Golden Armor Giant Spirit with the Withering Sword. Boom! The Withering Great Sword heavily slashed onto the Undying Golden Body, and the Golden Armor Giant Spirit immediately felt a massive force coming from the sword. It stumbled and almost lost balance. What a powerful sword! The Golden Armor Giant Spirit¡¯s eyes were full of golden light. It tried to push the great sword away with all of its strength, only to discover that its Unyielding Golden Body, which had never been broken by a non-Legendary Pet Beast before, was melting rapidly like butter in heat. The sword almost instantly arrived at the Golden Armor Giant Spirit¡¯s head. This is going too far! A flash of panic flashed in the Golden Armor Giant Spirit¡¯s eyes. It tried to remove the power limit but it was already too late. It could only watch helplessly as the sword got closer and closer. The Withering Power was a superior power of the Shadow and Ice Clan elements. Even though it had self-healing skills, being injured by this power would cause severe damage even if it managed to heal. ¡°Damn that Beast Master!¡± Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: Chapter 103: A Familiar Routine Chapter 104: Chapter 103: A Familiar Routine Translator: 549690339 Beast Master Association. The central battlefield. Bai Qiucha, who was waiting outside the door, was once again drawn in by the massive stir from inside, growing ever more curious about the ongoing battle. Listening to the hubbub, it seemed that Master Mo Guan was genuinely pulling out all the stops. It looked like Bai Qi¡¯s pace of improvement had far exceeded her own estimation. After all, how could someone capable of defeating her be just an average person! Crack! The door slowly opened. Bai Qiucha immediately rushed forward, only to see Mo Guan emerge with a solemn expression on his face. Behind Mo Guan, President Qin, on the other hand, wore a broad smile and was continuously chatting with Bai Qi. President Qin, in a good mood, patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, saying, ¡°Well call it a day with the evaluation. Go back and rest well. There¡¯s a press conference in a few days, and we don¡¯t want you to appear worn out.¡± ¡°Okay, President.¡± Bai Qi nodded mechanically, still pondering his earlier battle. The Withering Divine Sword indeed broke through the Undying Golden Body of the Golden Armor Giant Spirit during the battle, but midway through the strike, Alpha had some trouble controlling the trajectory of the oversized sword and diverted it to the side. The complexity of blending two abilities was indeed a little high¡­ no, it might be due to low proficiency. But mastering this Super Skill certainly wasn¡¯t easy! Bai Qi shook his head slightly in disappointment, while Mo Guan, watching him, felt as if he had swallowed a fly ¡ª his discomfort increasing considerably. Though that sword strike had merely grazed the Golden Armor Giant Spirit¡¯s scalp, causing no harm at all, the outcome was far less satisfying than if the Giant Spirit had taken a full-on blow from the Withering Divine Sword. If it weren¡¯t for Bai Qi¡¯s low level, and the fact that he was only here to evaluate Alpha, Mo Guan would have not hesitated to compete with Bai Qi today. ¡°Lao Mo, let¡¯s go. We haven¡¯t drunk together in a long time. Tonight, we¡¯ll have a grand feast, my treat!¡± Having a splendid day, President Qin grabbed a frowning Mo Guan and headed straight to his office, leaving Bai Qiucha utterly confused. All the grim faces suggested that the evaluation didn¡¯t go well¡­ But why was President Qin laughing so heartily then? Confusing. Giving up on the matter, Bai Qiucha turned to Bai Qi and asked, ¡°Can you tell me about your beast¡¯s new evolved form?¡± Bai Qi, still brooding over his fight mistakes, countered, ¡°New evolved form? Which one are you referring to?¡± Which one? So, there¡¯s more than one? Bai Qiucha was taken aback. She was about to inquire further, but noticed that Bai Qi had already wandered off. ¡°Nevermind, I will ask him next time.¡± Shaking her head in disappointment, Bai Qiucha made her way toward the Tower of Gratitude. Upon Bai Qi¡¯s suggestion that he study runes, Bai Qiucha had invested a lot of time into it. However, it seemed he didn¡¯t have much of a knack for runes; just looking at them gave him a headache. With the word that Bai Qi had developed a new evolved form, he had intended to take a look and perhaps glean some insight, but now that Bai Qi had left, he resigned himself to continuing his attempted breakthrough. Jiuding Mall. ¡°Hello, may I assist you with something?¡± Just as Bai Qi stepped into the Jiuding Mall, an elegant female receptionist immediately rushed forward to welcome him. ¡°I¡¯d like to see if there¡¯s a large-scale energy system available for purchase.¡± The receptionist¡¯s eyes lit up, her smile beaming brighter, ¡°We at Jiuding Mall are one of the Federation¡¯s largest mechanical marketplaces. We certainly have energy systems. However, could you specify the magnitude of the one you are seeking?¡± Bai Qi pondered this for a moment, ¡°It doesn¡¯t need to be anything huge. An Ark Level should suffice.¡± Ark, Ark Level? You planning on constructing a battleship or something? The receptionist¡¯s smile instantly froze before she awkwardly explained, ¡°Apologies, sir. Ark Level energy is considered a strategic resource and requires a report to be filed with the Beast Master Association.¡± ¡°Simply report to the Association? That¡¯s good, I thought it would be quite the hassle.¡± Upon hearing the receptionist¡¯s response, Bai Qi was finally able to relax. Considering the destructive power of Alpha and Husky in their current states, their training areas needed careful design, certainly requiring substantial energy. Improving the growth environment for the Angel¡¯s Flower and the other plants transferred from Danggu Mountain were also energy-intensive. Furthermore, considering Schuck¡¯s gradually progressing mastery over mechanical blueprints, the number of pieces of equipment that would be needed was set to increase. Therefore, Bai Qi decided to directly opt for an Ark Level energy system. Although there were higher levels of energy systems like Catastrophe and Star, those were beyond his imagining. Poor! Still, poor! Bai Qi sighed, and the receptionist beside him finally reacted, saying, ¡°Then, sir, may I show you to our energy area?¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Bai Qi nodded, intending to follow when a hand suddenly grabbed his shoulder, attempting to pull him away. However, thanks to Bai Qi¡¯s routine torments by the Evolution Egg and Alpha¡¯s recent breakthrough to Mid-Level Lord ¡ª which had given him a significant burst of adaptive physical enhancement ¡ª Bai Qi merely shook a little before shaking the hand off. Could this be another troublemaker? Turning around, Bai Qi saw an arrogant-looking man scrutinizing him. ¡°I thought the top student in the two cities¡¯ joint exam would be some formidable figure, turned out it¡¯s just an ordinary character like you. What a letdown.¡± ¡°Xia Xuan losing to you was simply careless.¡± Really now¡­ Rendered speechless, Bai Qi glanced at the man, immediately turned around, and followed the saleswoman. ¡°Do you have any ongoing promotions here, like any discounts¡­¡± Seeing Bai Qi blatantly ignoring him, Wu Yi couldn¡¯t help but turn livid. He hastily stepped in front of Bai Qi, saying: ¡°Young man, don¡¯t be so arrogant. I¡¯m this year¡¯s provincial exam top scorer, far superior to the likes of you from some remote city.¡± So, he came here for attention? ¡°Sorry, I don¡¯t know you, and I don¡¯t have the time to entertain you. If you¡¯re bored, go right out the door and turn left into the Haoli Dojo. There¡¯s a group of burly men there who can entertain you for an entire day.¡± After saying that, Bai Qi intended to brush past Wu Yi. But Wu Yi clearly had no intention of letting Bai Qi off so easily, he snorted: ¡°My family owns a share in Jiuding Mall, believe it or not, I can make your purchase fail.¡± ¡°You own shares in it?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s expression changed, he looked at Wu Yi in surprise. Wu Yi reveled in Bai Qi¡¯s reaction, he nodded satisfactorily: ¡°Of course, you¡¯d better treat me nicely if you want to buy something here.¡± ¡°Do you have the authority to write off the bill?¡± Caught off guard by Bai Qi¡¯s question, Wu Yi hesitated, instinctively recalling the conversation about the Energy System earlier. Although his family owned a share in Jiuding Mall, his share was minuscule. He could let go of purchases amounting to a few tens of millions, but the cheapest Energy System was priced at more than tens of millions. If his dad found out, he would undoubtedly yell at him. ¡°So, you can¡¯t.¡± Seeing Wu Yi hesitant, Bai Qi sighed disappointedly. As expected, only Xia Xuan would prove useful. Not everyone could turn into a wealth dispenser. ¡°Wait, I ll write it off. But you have to spar with me first!¡± Oh, here comes the familiar trap again? Bai Qi raised his eyebrows, saying: ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll spar with you. If I lose, you can do whatever you want with me. If I win, I get a Catastrophe-level Energy System for free.¡± ¡°Catastrophe Level? Weren¡¯t you just asking about the Ark¡­¡± Wu Yi¡¯s statements were cut off by Bai Qi¡¯s contemptuous look. ¡°Catastrophe it is then, I won¡¯t lose anyway!¡± Although Gusu City had seen a surge in recent years, the overall level of Beast Masters could not be compared to that of the provincial cities. ¡°Then it¡¯s settled, whoever backs out is a dog.¡± Awooo? (What has the dog done to you? Is it right to disparage a dog like that?) Once Bai Qi made this statement, Wu Yi found himself at a loss for words. Facing the direction of the Jiuding Mall¡¯s battlefield, he trudged along, and Bai Qi calmly followed him. Arriving at the battlefield, Wu Yi cleared all the referees and spectators, even shutting down the surveillance systems. The news of Xia Xuan losing to Bai Qi twice had spread through their circle because of employee whistleblowers. Wu Yi naturally wouldn¡¯t repeat this blunder. ¡°To save time, we ll conduct a ivl match. Whoever¡¯s pet beast loses its combat capability first, loses.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Bai Qi nodded, and both of them began to summon their pet beasts. Due to the recent fight, Alpha¡¯s energy value was down to about 20% to 30%, roughly around 30 to 4.0 thousand, so it appeared somewhat lethargic. In contrast, as soon as Wu Yi¡¯s Array appeared, it illuminated the entire field with a dazzling light. Bai Qi had to shield his eyes. ¡°How is it? As a person from a small city like yours, you probably haven¡¯t seen a high-end pet beast like Goddess Butterfly.¡± Looking at the gigantic white butterfly in front of him that radiated a blinding light, Wu Yi was completely infatuated. Such a beautiful, elegant, and powerful pet beast was the perfect match for a genius like him. Well, Xia Xuan didn¡¯t count. ¡°Light department?¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi was somewhat surprised. Compared to the Undead Department, the number of Light Department pet beasts was relatively smaller. Apart from their rarity, the other big issue was their cultivation materials. But rich young masters like these, who didn¡¯t lack money, could indeed afford to breed them. ¡°Let¡¯s start then.¡± Looking at Wu Yi, who was confident of his victory, Bai Qi signaled for the match to start. ¡°Ha- A beast from the Undead Department dares to compete with my Goddess Butterfly. What a humbling experience.¡± After observing Alpha¡¯s Crystal Skeleton, Wu Yi¡¯s worries had completely disappeared. Even if it was a Legendary Pet Beast, under the same level, the Light Department suppressed the Undead Department. If he still lost, he might as well dig a hole and bury himself in it. ¡°Let¡¯s begin then.¡± Wu Yi gestured to signify the start of the match and immediately gave the Goddess Butterfly instructions without waiting for Bai Qi to react. ¡°Goddess Butterfly, activate the Lament of the Light Goddess!¡± Chapter 105 - Chapter 105: Chapter 104: Thats it? Chapter 105: Chapter 104: That¡¯s it? Translator: 549690339 Lamentation of the Goddess of Light? It sounded quite formidable! Upon hearing this, Bai Qi immediately dropped his contempt, gesturing for Alpha to be careful. Meanwhile, the Goddess Butterfly had already made its move. A series of radiant lights appeared on its pair of massive wings. The lights grew brighter and brighter until they transformed into a beam of light that shot directly towards Alpha. The light beam was incredibly fast and wherever it passed, it was burned into nothingness by it. One could imagine what would happen when touched by it. As the valedictorian of the provincial capital, Wu Yi¡¯s strength was undoubtedly excellent. One of his winning proactive methods was this fast-acting, equally potent Lamentation of the Goddess of Light! A mere Undead Department creature would basically meet its fate of purification once it was exposed to Lamentation Light. Thinking about this, an image of a distraught Bai Qi appeared in Wu Yi¡¯s mind, and he couldn¡¯t help but chuckle a little. ¡°Watch out!¡± Just then, Bai Qi suddenly shouted a warning from the opposite side. Before Wu Yi could react, he saw a bright light in front of him and instinctively turned his head to avoid it. A bolt of white light flew past Wu Qi¡¯s scalp. His well-groomed hairstyle was instantly cut off a large chunk. One could even directly see his scalp. But Wu Yi didn¡¯t care about his image at the moment. He was merely staring in amazement at the almost invisible crystal wall in front of Alpha. ¡°What is this thing?!¡± Bai Qi shrugged, with no intention of explaining to Wu Yi. Seeing Wu Yi¡¯s previous stance, Bai Qi thought that Lamentation of the Goddess of Light would be terrifying. But it didn¡¯t even break through the Ice Crystal Barrier, and it was reflected back instead. Had the provincial capital deteriorated to this level? This intensity didn¡¯t even exceed Gu Shan¡¯s skill. Perhaps detecting Bai Qi¡¯s disdain, Wu Yi was somewhat irritated. He gave the Goddess Butterfly another command. However, Bai Qi no longer wanted to waste any more time with Wu Yi. He gestured towards Alpha, and a vast dragonic aura burst forth from Alpha. The Goddess Butterfly¡¯s half-released skill was interrupted, and it started to tremble on the spot. In front of Alpha¡¯s dragonic power mixed with attributes of Crystal Dragon and Undead System, the Goddess Butterfly, being of insect system, didn¡¯t even think of counter-attacking, but instead directly fell to the ground, losing the ability to fight. Was that it? I hadn¡¯t even exerted my power, and you¡¯re already down? The valedictorian of the provincial capital, was that your level? ¡°I don¡¯t think there¡¯s a need to compete anymore, right?¡± Bai Qi dismissed Alpha and walked up to Wu Yi. Only then did Wu Yi react. Looking at the Goddess Butterfly, which had completely lost the ability to fight, he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°I admit defeat.¡± Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face. He said, ¡°Then I¡¯ll trouble the valedictorian Wu to arrange my Catastrophe-level Energy. There¡¯s no need for you to deliver it, I¡¯ll fetch it myself.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Wu Yi¡¯s face became even more unsightly, but his face suddenly lit up as he had an idea. He stood up and said, ¡°Okay, I will arrange it for you right away!¡± Having said that, Wu Yi immediately ran towards the outside, showing no signs of dragging his feet. ¡°Wow, he¡¯s so generous. Losing millions of Federal Coins without batting an eyelid. Now that¡¯s what I call wealthy!¡± Seeing how straightforward Wu Yi was, Bai Qi was even more convinced that money was a good thing. He followed after Wu Yi. Due to the size of the energy system, the Energy Area occupied an entire floor, and something like the Catastrophe-level Energy even had its own storage room. After all, there were certain risks associated with the energy system. If they were piled up together carelessly, it could easily lead to explosion. ¡°Here, this one just arrived today. It¡¯s brand new and unopened. I¡¯ll give it to you.¡± Wu Yi pointed at a massive circular energy system in front of him with a diameter of around ten meters and said, ¡°But are you sure you don¡¯t need me to arrange for people to send it to your house?¡± ¡°No need to go through that trouble. I will just take it directly.¡± After a brief inspection by Bai Qi and confirming that it was indeed a genuine product, he took out the Secret Realm Ring and put it into the Secret Realm. A Secret Realm Ring? Hadn¡¯t it been said that this guy was just an ordinary civilian without any significant background? How could he have such an invaluable item? Wu Yi suddenly left in a tense mood, wanting to say something but eventually saying nothing. ¡°Phew, it¡¯s the first-time I¡¯m receiving something so big, I¡¯m a bit overwhelmed.¡± After confirming that the Catastrophe-level Energy was successfully put in the Secret Realm, Bai Qi felt a bit dizzy. He quickly took out a bottle of God¡¯s Water and took a few sips. After that, he waved at Wu Yi and said, ¡°Thanks a lot for your help this time. I still want to continue shopping around. I¡¯ll leave first.¡± With the 10 million Federal Coins he had planned to use to buy the energy system saved, Bai Qi was naturally going to go on a good shopping spree. There were still many things in Jiuding Mall that he couldn¡¯t buy from the Association. ¡°Mr. Wu, wasn¡¯t that Catastrophe Series Energy system returned? Will this¡­¡± Seeing Bai Qi leaving, an employee couldn¡¯t help but speak up but he was immediately shut up by Wu Yi. ¡°So much nonsense. It was originally supposed to be destroyed. You¡¯d better act as if you don¡¯t know anything.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± The employee lowered his head in disappointment and didn¡¯t say another word. Finding a good job isn¡¯t easy, he better not meddle in others¡¯ affairs. In the Secret Realm. Having picked up a Catastrophe-level Energy, Bai Qi was in a great mood. He splurged in Jiuding Mall. If it weren¡¯t for his balance running out again, Bai Qi might have continued to shop for a while longer. ¡°These materials should be enough for now. Next, it¡¯s off to training camp, I shouldn¡¯t need any more stuff.¡± Looking at the pile of materials in front of him, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. He then called Husky and together they went to the Catastrophe-level Energy. ¡°Wow¡­ a Catastrophe-level energy system that can provide a year¡¯s worth of energy for a small city¡¯s shelter. This really is a strategic energy system! We¡¯ve really hit the jackpot this time!¡± Bai Qi, his grin wide, said, ¡°Schuck, let¡¯s activate it first and see, then we can plan out our next steps.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Schuck was just as excited. With access to such an energy system, he would be able to delve into mechanical manuals that had been beyond his reach. Having in his possession up to the sixth stage of mechanical manuals, Schuck activated the energy system after some exploratory touching. A breathtaking glow of energy instantly illuminated the Secret Realm, leaving Bai Qi dumbstruck. ¡°Despite the protective layer, there¡¯s such a strong sense of intimidation. If it exploded¡­ I don¡¯t think anyone would survive.¡± In this moment, Bai Qi finally understood why the energy systems of Ark Level and above were treated as strategic resources. Leaving everything else aside, the damage caused by a single explosion from this energy system was far beyond what a ferocious beast could create. ¡°I¡¯ll have to leave Old Qin a message about this, so no one gets the idea we¡¯re terrorists.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, deciding to connect a device and test the effects. Just then, the once radiant energy system flickered before gradually dimming and eventually shutting down completely. ¡°Schuck, did you turn off the power?¡± Shaking his head, Schuck replied, ¡°No, I was investigating how the energy works.¡± ¡°Then is it possible that Beta touched it?!¡± An ominous thought crossed Bai Qi¡¯s mind, and instinctively, he planned to leave the Secret Realm. Given Beta¡¯s hidden unstable explosive talent, if it had touched the energy system¡­ At that thought, Bai Qi quit considering the materials he still hadn¡¯t heated up and planned to scoot with his twin pets. Woof woof woof! (Human, you can doubt me, but never challenge my dog pride!) Beta glared at Bai Qi with a look of defiance. Bai Qi rolled his eyes and then secretly breathed a sigh of relief. That¡¯s a relief, but he would need to warn Schuck to be more careful in the future. If there were any explosions, this Secret Realm would be wasted. ¡°Did it malfunction for no reason, or did Wu Yi give me a defective product?¡± Recalling Wu Yi¡¯s previous strange behavior, Bai Qi quickly came to his senses. Wu Yi¡¯s change in attitude from before had slipped right past him due to his intensive study of runes. Now it seemed he had been fooled. However, Bai Qi had no plans to bother Wu Yi about it. After all, he had received the system for free, and the sheer mass of the thing was worth a lot if sold by weight. From a certain point of view, he didn¡¯t lose out. ¡°Schuck, first check and see what the problem is. If it can be fixed, we should do so.¡± Schuck nodded and one man and his dog began checking the Catastrophe Energy System. A Catastrophe-level energy system isn¡¯t ordinary machinery, so this was Bai Qi¡¯s first time seeing one. While Schuck had the mechanical manual, it didn¡¯t include Catastrophe-level energy systems. So, one man and his dog decided to use this opportunity to thoroughly research this large-scale energy system. After a long while¡­ One man and his dog collapsed on the ground, looking helplessly at the energy system that remained motionless. They had combed through every part of the energy system that could be dismantled and inspected, but found no issues. On the contrary, the energy system seemed perfectly normal. ¡°So, there might be some problem on the inside?¡± Hearing this, Schuck nodded, saying, ¡°I think so, but we don¡¯t have the ability to dismantle the internal core, and it¡¯s too dangerous.¡± The core of the Catastrophe-level energy is extremely dangerous, so it is securely sealed within the most central part of the system. Apart from the manufacturer who produced this energy system, no one else can take it apart. Do you want to try to forcefully break it? Okay, make sure to purchase a large amount of insurance beforehand. ¡°Forget it, leave it for now. Some other day, I¡¯ll ask Professor Chu if he can fix it.¡± Bai Qi stood up helplessly, ready to seek other solutions. Woof woof woof! Just as Bai Qi was preparing to leave due to the uneventful situation, Beta, who was a bit bored due to Bai Qi¡¯s restrictions, suddenly sniffed the air. Then, taking control from Schuck, he began sniffing around the Catastrophe Energy System. Had he detected something? Seeing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. He closely watched every move Beta made, and when Beta stopped, he was on edge. Not because Beta found something, but because the dog was starting to accumulate Blast Power in his claws. ¡°You stupid dog! Are you trying to kill us both?!¡± Sighting Beta¡¯s move, Bai Qi was about to use his bond to forcefully recall Beta back. Suddenly, a green figure emerged from the energy system and attached itself to Beta¡¯s claw. Looking at the green jelly like substance on Husky¡¯s paw, Bai Qi was dumbfounded. What¡­ was it? Chapter 106 - Chapter 106: Chapter 105: The Sorrow of Beta Chapter 106: Chapter 105: The Sorrow of Beta Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi leaned in for a closer look, scanning up and down until he quickly identified the identity of this blob of jelly. A Slime Monster? Isn¡¯t this thing usually used for garbage disposal year-round? How did it get into the energy system? Before Bai Qi could figure out the reason, Beta suddenly looked horrified and threw the Slime Monster straight out. Woof! Woof! (Human, this thing is absorbing my energy!) Bai Qi raised an eyebrow at this, giving Alpha a look. Alpha immediately understood what he meant. Six small ice crystal barriers immediately formed in the air, turning into an Ice Crystal Box that enclosed the Slime Monster. Walking to the ice box, Bai Qi saw a red energy slowly flowing inside the green body of the Slime Monster, it was indeed Beta¡¯s Blast Power. Well, other Slime Monsters may just feed on some metal products, but this thing even swallowed the Blast Power. Speaking of which, was the Catastrophe System compromised because of this thing? A Slime Monster with the same status in the Alien Series as Alpha used to have? Buzz buzz! Just then, the Evolution Egg started to shake violently, sending out a wave of long-absent fluctuations. Was this Slime Monster a mutant species?! Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up immediately, intending to let Alpha release it so he could study this little guy properly. However, the Blast Power in the Slime Monster suddenly surged and blew the Slime Monster into countless pieces. Looking at the remnants of the Slime Monster¡¯s body, which had completely dyed the whole Ice Crystal Box green, Bai Qi felt a bit perplexed. This mutant species didn¡¯t even get warm, no wrong, it was gone before it even got warm? Thinking of the fact that he had just missed out on such good progress, Bai Qi glared at Beta, who looked completely innocent. Awu? (It attacked me by itself, are you blaming me?) Just as Bai Qi was about to give this dumb dog a good lesson, a strange sound came from inside the ice box. The green liquid slowly gathered together and once again formed into the shape of a Slime Monster. However, compared to its previous green appearance, there were now some red lines on its body. Kapok kapok. The Slime Monster seemed to have developed a strong interest in Beta, two watery eyes popped out of its fluid body, staring firmly in Beta¡¯s direction. It was unscathed even after being blown up from the inside by the Blast Power, was this little guy still a Slime Monster? ¡°Alpha, let it out.¡± Bai Qi gestured to Alpha to release it. Once the Slime Monster regained its freedom, it immediately hopped over to the husky. Awu? Beta was about to run away at the sight, a Slime Monster that couldn¡¯t explode was not a good piece of art. ¡°Beta, don¡¯t move. Let it absorb!¡± Seeing Beta trying to escape, Bai Qi immediately forbade Beta from moving. Beta was reluctant, but it had no choice but to give up resistance under the watchful eyes of the sneaky Schuck. Soon, the Slime Monster reached Beta¡¯s body. After circling around Beta, it seemed to be looking for something. Bai Qi understood immediately and said, ¡°Beta, release a bit of your Blast Power and see.¡± Helplessly sighing, Beta condensed a small strand of Blast Power at its paw. Kapok kapok! Seeing this, the Slime Monster immediately followed Beta¡¯s body to its paw and carefully wrapped up the Blast Power. As expected, the strand of Blast Power was absorbed into the Slime Monster¡¯s body after being wrapped up by the Slime Monster, and resulted in a series of subtle explosions in its body. This time, the body of the Slime Monster didn¡¯t blow up into pieces, it just swelled slightly and returned to its original state. This little guy, he took a good beating! Bai Qi was getting more and more interested in this Slime Monster as he placed his hand on it. [Name]: Slime Monster [Nature]: Alien Series (PhysicalMutations) [Level]: Zero Stage Nine Level [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Servants [Racial Skills]: Energy Absorption, Mimicry, Corrosion, Toxin Resistance, Blazing Resistance, Radiation Resistance, Current Resistance¡­ [Energy Value]: 2400 [Condition]: Evolvable It is indeed a mutant species! Looking at the ¡®Physical Mutations¡¯ behind the properties of the Slime Monster, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh out loud. This time, not only did I get a free Catastrophe System, I also got a mutant species. Wu Yi really is a benefactor! Xia Xuan¡¯s status is reduced by one¡­ ¡°But what¡¯s with this little guy¡¯s abnormal energy level and all those resistances¡­¡± Seeing the long list of resistance skills behind the Slime Monster, Bai Qi suddenly realized why this creature could survive inside the Catastrophe System. ¡°The Blazing Resistance, was it generated because it absorbed the Blast Power?¡± Bai Qi looked at the Slime Monster, which was anxiously circling around Beta because it couldn¡¯t absorb the Blast Power, and then at Beta, who had a miserable expression on his face. A strange smile appeared at the corners of his mouth. ¡°Beta, you¡¯ll be taking care of this little guy from now on!¡± Woof! (Human, are you sure you¡¯re speaking human language!) The Husky glared fiercely, wishing it could tear open Bai Qi¡¯s brain to see what he was really thinking. On the other hand, the Slime Monster seemed to understand Bai Qi¡¯s words. It jumped onto Beta¡¯s head with a slither, curiously looking at Bai Qi. Bai Qi grew more satisfied seeing the Slime Monster¡¯s level of intelligence. He said, ¡°Little guy, would you like to stay here with me? Three meals a day, guaranteed!¡± Ka-plop, ka-plop. The Slime Monster paused for a moment, then, mimicking Bai Qi, it formed a hand and waved it at him. ¡°Is that¡­ five meals a day?¡± Ka-plop, ka-plop. The Slime Monster withdrew its hand and then stuck back onto Beta¡¯s head, not moving anymore. Alien Series, like the Undead Department, does not have the concept of sleep, but they still need rest. The Slime Monster seemed to have eaten its fill. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect this Slime Monster was a glutton. It¡¯s easy to coax.¡± Seeing the Slime Monster acting like it wanted to stay on Beta, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Beta, on the other hand, looked miserable as it tried unsuccessfully to shake off the Slime Monster. ¡°Leave it. It¡¯s good this way.¡± Bai Qi glimpsed at the striking green on Husky¡¯s head and held back his laughter, ¡°The color suits you. Don¡¯t take it off.¡± With this explosion-proof, energy-absorbing Slime Monster around, he didn¡¯t have to worry about being blown up by Beta¡¯s art someday. Upon hearing those words, Beta immediately glared at Bai Qi, wanting to fight him. But after seeing the restless Alpha behind Bai Qi, it gave up. A dog takes its revenge, not even ten years too late. Once this dog had honed its skill, it would surely give this rotten bone a good beating! ¡°Schuck, check the Catastrophe System again to see if there¡¯s any problem.¡± Schuck nodded and restarted the Catastrophe System. The previously calm Slime Monster, smelling a familiar scent, immediately woke up. Ka-plop, ka-plop. Seeing the familiar food in front of it, the Slime Monster instinctively wanted to leave Beta¡¯s head and return to the Catastrophe System. Beta looked relieved. With this thing with him, how could this dog properly research art! However, the Slime Monster seemed unable to resist the allure of Blast Power. After wavering for a while, it returned to Beta¡¯s head. Awooo!!! (This dog¡¯s artistic life¡­ is over¡­) Beta howled to the sky in sorrow, but it was immediately electrocuted into unconsciousness by Schuck halfway through its howl. The power of the Thunder Stone also caught the Slime Monster¡¯s attention, but it seemed to only be able to absorb power that was released out. After circling around Schuck¡¯s mechanical body for a while, it gave up. ¡°The Catastrophe System is working perfectly fine. It was just the Slime Monster disturbing the energy flow, causing the Catastrophe System to malfunction,¡± Schuck looked at the Slime Monster on Beta¡¯s head, ¡°Being able to withstand the power of the Catastrophe System and resist Blast Power, I¡¯d recommend the Beast Master consider it as the third pet.¡± A contract with the Slime Monster? Bai Qi was torn. Mutant species are met by chance, not sought. This Slime Monster indeed had value for contract. But the pet he wanted for the third contract was a Flying System pet! Star Mechanics Academy. As the summer vacation started, all students left the campus to enjoy their fun- filled holidays. However, the academy was not deserted. Instead, it was bustling with people coming and going. ¡°As expected, my decision to come to the urban area was right!¡± Lu Yuan passed through the crowded people, looking at the new teaching building and the huge plaque in front of him with a satisfied smile. ¡°Star Mechanics Academy Undead Department¡± When he first heard that Celestial Brilliance would settle in Gusu City, he speculated and specifically headed for the competitive urban area to learn, hoping to catch the first wave of undead craze. But then, several issues arose in Gusu City. He never heard more news about the establishment of the Undead Department and gradually gave up. However, just when the thought was fading away, the academy abruptly announced the opening of the Undead Department and invited Celestial Brilliance to be the honorary dean. The moment this news came out, countless young Undead Department Beastmasters across the Federation rushed to Gusu City Star Mechanics Academy to apply. Everyone hoped to be taught by Celestial Brilliance. Without Gusu City¡¯s favoritism towards local students, Lu Yuan seriously doubted whether he could get in. Lu Yuan was about to complete the registration as soon as possible and find a good spot in the conference hall when he noticed Bai Qi squeezing through the crowd from afar. ¡°What¡¯s that guy doing here in the Undead Department?¡± Lu Yuan was puzzled. He stepped forward, and Bai Qi also noticed him, ¡°Lu Yuan, you¡¯re here too?¡± ¡°That question should be mine.¡± Lu Yuan pointed speechlessly at the nearby Undead Department building, ¡°Of course, I¡¯m here to enroll in the Undead Department. What else could I be doing?¡± ¡°Oh, I see.¡± Bai Qi realized, ¡°I was wondering why there were so many people today. So the enrollment has started, huh?¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s palpably out-of-touch expression, Lu Yuan mentally shook his head. You are a student of Star Mechanics Academy after all; you could at least show some interest in your own academy. Lu Yuan sighed, ¡°I heard that a new evolution method of Undead Department will be announced in the opening ceremony. Your main pet is an undead. Maybe you¡¯d like to listen too, it might be helpful.¡± ¡°Oh, okay, thanks.¡± Bai Qi nodded at Lu Yuan¡¯s words. He had always seen Lu Yuan as a quiet person and was surprised at his helpfulness. Only, what would happen when Lu Yuan finds out that the new evolution method was developed by him? Would he come after Bai Qi? Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: Chapter 106: Famous Federation Chapter 107: Chapter 106: Famous Federation Translator: 549690339 | Star Mechanics Academy Undead Department. The press conference hadn¡¯t started yet, but the auditorium capable of accommodating a thousand people simultaneously was already at full capacity. When the news that the Legendary Celestial Brilliance was going to become the head of the Undead Department at Star Mechanics Academy came out, it created quite an uproar across the Federation. A Titled Legendary, one of the most distinguished among Legendary Beast Masters, such presence was commanding respect wherever they go, almost an ethereal existence. In particular, the Undead Department Titled Legendary ¡°Celestial Brilliance¡± ¨C Bai Heguang, was famously independent among the legends. Such an entity¡¯s agreement to become the head of a college was shocking, even though it was just an honorary position without administrative responsibilities. Because of this, after the news came out, masters of the Sunrise Level across the Federation and even legends all flocked to Gusu City. Aside from wanting to personally verify the truth of the message, they had another purpose. A whole new way of evolving the undead creatures. ¡°Chairman Wen, long time no see.¡± As soon as the tall and sturdy Wen Ruoshui walked into the auditorium, an elegantly dressed man who was already seated took the initiative to greet Wen Ruoshui. ¡°I thought, it turned out to be Master Duanmeng.¡± Upon hearing that, Wen Ruoshui smiled and sat down next to Duanmeng, making Duanmeng¡¯s already slim figure appear even more lean. Wen Ruoshui stretched his neck and said, ¡°Master Duanmeng, did you come here intending to teach at Star Mechanics Academy?¡± Duanmeng nodded, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s an honor for every Undead Department Beastmaster to work with Bai Chuanqi.¡± ¡°But, when did your Haoli Dojo start to take an interest in the Undead Department, Chairman Wen?¡± Wen Ruoshui said, ¡°The Haoli Dojo only respects strength, there are no hard restrictions on the type of pets, after all, apart from the Soul Race, other pets can all participate in physical combat!¡± Hearing Wen Ruoshui¡¯s words, Duanmeng¡¯s face darkened immediately, ¡°Huh, only a brainless brute would like that kind of violent fighting style.¡± Duanmeng, a master of the Undead Department, was famous for his strategic battle style. Wen Ruoshui, a master of the Combat System, was known for his straightforward and brutal fighting style. The two of them obtained their licenses and became masters at the same time. Because of their different fighting styles, their rivalry was well-known within the circle. As expected, after a brief exchange, the two turned away and stopped talking. The opening ceremony of the Undead Department finally officially began. On a spacious platform, President Qin, Celestial Brilliance Bai Heguang, and an old man with white hair walked out from the backstage together. The spectators below, who were originally whispering amongst themselves, immediately stopped talking when they saw the three appeared. Naturally, President Qin and Celestial Brilliance were familiar with them. One was the president of the Beast Master Association of Gusu City, and the other was a Titled Legendary from the Undead Department. They naturally received considerable respect. However, the bigger reason was the seemingly ordinary old man who was actually the former legend, current head of Star Mechanics Academy, Li Xiu. Li Xiu walked to the center of the platform, looked around and said, ¡°First of all, thank you all for attending the opening ceremony of our Star Mechanics Academy Undead Department, I feel extremely honored.¡± As soon as his voice fell, thunder-like applause sounded from the audience that didn¡¯t stop until Li Xiu signaled for it to. ¡°You all are aware of the old man¡¯s character, I won¡¯t say much, first, allow me to introduce the honorary dean of the Undead Department, the Titled Legendary ¡°Celestial Brilliance¡± ¨C Bai Heguang!¡± Li Xiu pointed to his side, everyone¡¯s eyes immediately gathered on Bai Heguang. However, Bai Heguang didn¡¯t seem to intend to make a lengthy speech. He simply nodded slightly to greet everyone. Such behavior did not cause dissatisfaction among the Beast Masters below or those watching the live broadcast outside, but instead induced even more fanaticism. ¡°Bai Chuanqi is so handsome!¡± ¡°Is this the aura of a Titled Legendary? When can I become like this?¡± ¡°Wake up, child, you have a higher chance of dreaming about this by sleeping somewhere else.¡± ¡°I love Li Min! I love Li Min!¡± ¡°Damn, someone got the wrong film set!¡± ¡°It¡¯s really Bai Chuanqi!¡± Seeing Bai Heguang admit his identity as the honorary dean with his own eyes, the last stone in Lu Yuan¡¯s heart fell and was immediately filled with anticipation. What exactly would be the new evolution style of the Undead Department? Maybe it could help his Ghost Bone Giant Tiger to further enhance its abilities. After going through the Lamentation Tower and the two-city joint examination, Lu Yuan recognized his weak points. Facing the endless emergence of lord-level creatures, the bloodline level of the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger seemed a bit low. Although there was room for improvement in his own training, the best way to improve was to enhance the bloodline level. ¡°However, Bai Qi probably wouldn¡¯t miss this opportunity either; If he was also successful in evolution, the gap between us would widen again.¡± Thinking about Bai Qi¡¯s abnormal skeleton, Lu Yuan was overwhelmed, and could only pin all his hopes on the rumored new evolution method. A simple skeleton soldier could evolve to be so strong, there was no reason that his Ghost Bone Giant Tiger would be weaker after evolving. After all, the Ghost Bone Giant Tiger was one of the few races that was able to comprehend the intimidation skill at the elite level. Seeing that Bai Heguang didn¡¯t intend to say much, Li Xiu had no choice but to resume speaking, ¡°Everyone has their own business to attend to. I won¡¯t delay your time. I hereby announce that the Star Mechanics Academy Undead Department officially opens!¡± This time, the applause that was thunderous before did not reappear. Everyone was staring at the stage without previous agreement, waiting for them to announce the next thing. Seeing this scene, Li Xiu and President Qin exchanged glances. President Qin immediately stepped forward, cleared his throat, and said, ¡°I suppose everyone already knows what I¡¯ m about to say. Today, taking advantage of the grand opening of the Undead Department, I¡¯m going to introduce you to a whole new way of evolution for the Undead Department!¡± ¡°Rune evolution!¡± Rune evolution? President Qin¡¯s words immediately caused a commotion below. In their speculation, Gusu City might have discovered some new evolution formula or a new race of evolution. After all, the sudden appearance of the lord-level creature, the Wilting Dragon Lord, had attracted quite a bit of attention a few days ago. But they never thought that the evolution of the Undead Department would be related to runes. ¡°Rune evolution? Since when did runes have anything to do with evolution.¡± As a master of the Undead Department, Duanmeng frowned, unable to figure out what rune evolution was all about. President Qin looked around and was very satisfied with the intense scene below. ¡°Cough, cough, I knowyou all have doubts in your hearts, so I won¡¯t explain too much. Just witness it with your own eyes.¡± President Qin turned sideways, the curtain behind him slowly rose, and four dull skeletal soldiers stood neatly in a row, each holding a box of the same design. ¡°Skeletal soldiers? Just low-level minion¡¯s evolution?¡± Seeing that the ones making an appearance were skeleton soldiers, the lowest rank of the Undead Department, the crowd was somewhat disappointed. Moreover, when they saw Bai Qi, who was obviously still a student standing beside the skeletal soldiers, they were even less interested. As expected, it must be some well-off youngster padding his achievements with the research results of his elders before the grand opening of the Undead Department. They had seen this trick many times. ¡°Bai Qi, why did he go up?¡± Lu Yuan instantly recognized Bai Qi on stage. His brain froze for a moment, but he quickly recovered. ¡°So he knew about rune evolution all along? No, could it be related to him?¡± Thinking about what Bai Qi had done before, Lu Yuan felt more and more that his guess was very likely. Just how much has this guy been doing behind our backs¡­ ¡°I know everyone is a bit disappointed, but don¡¯t worry, let¡¯s see the results first. Bai Qi, your turn.¡± Seeing this, President Qin was not surprised. After soothing a few words, he signaled Bai Qi to start. Bai Qi nodded in response, walked to the first skeletal soldier, and introduced, ¡°This is a low-level minion skeletal soldier. Whether it¡¯s attack power, defense power, speed or even wisdom, it¡¯s at the bottom among beasts. I believe no undead beast master would choose a skeletal soldier as a pet, right?¡± The crowd fell silent, Bai Qi¡¯s words were all well known. Although the news of Bai Qiucha¡¯s settlement in Gusu City caused a wave of contracting undead creatures, it did not include skeletal soldiers. Even if someone bought them, they were only used as specimens. Seeing the crowd¡¯s reaction, Bai Qi was not surprised, paused, and continued, ¡°But now, because the skeletal soldiers are at the bottom, they have unlimited potential for evolution.¡± ¡°Through my continuous research, I have discovered a new, very convenient way of evolution.¡± ¡°I guarantee that the pets of the Undead Department will change their gloomy image because of this way of evolution, and like other departments, have a variety of evolved forms!¡± As his words fell, there was another uproar below, and the citizens gathered in front of the screen were all dumbfounded. Does this kid really know what he¡¯s talking about? Me? An eighteen-year-old college student? Daring to say he¡¯s researched a completely new form of evolution? There should be a limit when trying to ride the coattails of a trend, right? Seeing the escalating discussion below, silent all the while, Celestial Brilliance suddenly opened his eyes. An invisible momentum enveloped the entire venue, quieting the auditorium once again. Just now, President Qin seemed to call him Bai Qi? The surname is Bai? Could it be a relative of Celestial Brilliance? Seeing that Bai Heguang was helping to maintain order on his own initiative, Bai Qi was calmed down. He put on special gloves, opened the box in the skeletal soldier¡¯s hand, and took out an ice crystal emitting cold air. ¡°This is a cold light stone, a common grade ice attribute material.¡± Bai Qi waved the cold light stone in his hand, then, under the puzzled eyes of the crowd, pressed the cold light stone into the rune carved on the spine of the skeletal soldier. Suddenly, a light flashed on the rune, and the cold light stone was instantly absorbed by the rune. At the same time, a dazzling light erupted from the skeletal soldier. This was, the light of evolution?! What this kid said is true?! Almost instantly, both the people in the auditorium and those gathered in front of the screen watching the opening ceremony remembered one name. Bai Qi. Chapter 108 - Chapter 108: Chapter 107: The Chicken That Lays Golden Chapter 108: Chapter 107: The Chicken That Lays Golden Eggs Translator: 549690339 Finally, under the watchful eyes of countless people, the light of evolution gradually faded from the first skeleton soldier, revealing an icy skeleton in front of everyone. ¡°Name: Ice Bone.¡± ¡°Nature: Ice Clan, Undead Department.¡± ¡°Bloodline Level: Mid-level Servant.¡± As soon as the Ice Bone appeared, its data were immediately displayed on the side screen. ¡°It evolved into Ice Bone just by using a single common-grade Cold Light Stone?¡± Seeing the skeleton soldier succeed in its evolution, all the masters present cried out in amazement. Unlike growth levels which can be increased through continuous training, a beast must be supported by certain materials if it wants to change its bloodline. Because of the differences between different races and levels, the formulas for beast evolution are almost never the same, so every formula is extremely valuable. Now, Bai Qi had actually facilitated evolution with only a single piece of common Cold Light Stone. Although it was the lowest-grade skeleton soldier, it was enough to surprise everyone. Wait, they were talking about Rune Evolution just now, weren¡¯t they? There are quite a few masters present who belong to the Undead Department. They quickly recalled Bai Qj¡¯s previous act of pressing the Cold Light Stone into the backbone of the skeleton soldier. If their guess correctly, the runes they were talking about should have been drawn on the spine of the skeleton soldier in advance, right? But aren¡¯t runes only used in the making of treasures and the Secret Realm Tower? How are they now used for evolution? We must try this when we return! Seeing the astonished expression of the people below, Bai Qi continued his actions, applying the same method to the remaining three skeleton soldiers. Accompanied by three flashes of the evolution light, three skeletons with distinct auras appeared before everyone. ¡°Fire Claw, Hidden Sting, Poison Breath, can skeleton soldiers evolve in so many different directions?¡± Seeing the four undead creatures in front of them, with properties and forms greatly different from before, the hall suddenly fell silent. Although they only evolved into lower-order servants and their accompanying attributes were feeble, that Rune Evolution undoubtedly broke the premise that all low-order servants are useless. These skeleton soldiers had additional attributes, as long as they were properly cultivated, another evolution was not impossible. But the key question was, could this so-called Rune Evolution be used on higher-order undead creatures? More broadly, could it be applied to all combat pets? ¡°Is there only a lower-order demonstration? If it can only be applied to the status of a servant, it doesn¡¯t have too much value for ordinary Beast Masters, does it?¡± Finally, a Beast Master couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Of course, there is.¡± Bai Qi and President Qin exchanged a glance, and immediately two Beast Masters from the association came on stage, each summoning their combat pets. Both were round-bodied, but their auras were completely different. One body was extremely cold, the guardian of the first level of the Lamentation Tower, the Ice Ghost, and the other was hidden entirely in the shadows. [Name]: Phantom [Nature]: Soul Race [Bloodline Level]: Mid-level Elite ¡°This is a Phantom of the Soul, a first-stage, ninth-level creature. Following the regular evolution path, Phantoms can evolve into Shadow Warriors of the Shadow Department.¡± Bai Qi pointed at the Phantom and then looked at the Ice Ghost, saying, ¡°This one is the Ice Ghost from inside the Lamentation Tower in Gusu City, it has the dual properties of being undead and ice clan, high-grade elite.¡± Having listened to Bai Qi¡¯s introduction, many in the audience were puzzled, but masters of the Soul Race like Duanmeng had a vague guess. Seeing the puzzled expressions below, Bai Qi took out a Soul Stone and Cold Spirit Iron, swiftly engraved runes on them with the Rune Engraving Knife, and then threw them both into the Phantom¡¯s body. Although the Soul Race doesn¡¯t have a physical form, that doesn¡¯t mean they can¡¯t come in contact with physical objects. These two items stayed inside the Phantom¡¯s body after being absorbed. The runes on the two materials also slowly began to shine. Finally, the Light of Evolution appeared once again. The originally gloomy Phantom slowly moved towards the Ice Ghost, and when the Light of Evolution disappeared, the Phantom of the Shadow Department had evolved into an Ice Ghost of the Ice Clan attribute. However, no one was paying attention to the change in the Phantom¡¯s attribute anymore. A mid-level Elite directly evolving into a high-grade Elite, even though it was also a single-level promotion, meant completely different things compared to when a skeleton soldier evolved into an Ice Bone. This meant that the two main branches of the Undead Department had new paths for evolution, significantly strengthening the power of the Undead Department. Looking at the Beast Masters and media below, who were engaged in fervent discussions, President Qin¡¯s face broke into a broad smile. He leaned over to Bai Qi and whispered, ¡°Good lad, I was worried you would mess it up, but you really did it.¡± ¡°Well, I didn¡¯t expect it to succeed either. The success rate was less than ten percent when we experimented yesterday. We were lucky today.¡± President Qin: ¡°¡­¡± The experiment with the Soul Race was actually a spur of the moment idea for Bai Qi. From seeing the Slime Monster swallow the Blast Power and evolve the Blazing Resistance, Bai Qi thought of a way to help the Soul Race overcome Runes. If we can¡¯t engrave Runes directly onto the Soul Race, then we can engrave the needed runes onto the materials for evolution in advance and then have the Soul Race absorb them. When Bai Qi shared his idea with President Qin, he too was somewhat skeptical. But with the notion of giving it a try, President Qin managed to bring a few Soul Race creatures for Bai Qi to experiment. Fortunately, Bai Qi¡¯s whimsical idea really worked. However, the chances of success were quite low, and the strength achieved was also somewhat lacking. According to Bai Qi¡¯s estimation, to improve the quality and success rate of evolution, besides enhancing the completion of runes, the environment might also have an impact. Compared to that, Evolution Egg was more reliable, and other than the risk of getting wrung dry by people, it had no other requirements. Most importantly, situations like failed evolution or incomplete evolution wouldn¡¯t happen with it. However, Bai Qi was too lazy to bother about this now. His task was accomplished after all, as the evolution had been successful. ¡°President Qin, I have a question. Is it appropriate to ask?¡± As the group pondered over the value represented by the Ghost¡¯s evolution into Ice Ghost, Duanmeng suddenly thought of something and asked loudly. ¡°Of course, you can ask.¡± Upon hearing Duanmeng¡¯s question, President Qin immediately showed a knowing smile on his face, and he even laughed out loud after hearing the question Duanmeng raised. ¡°A few days ago, a new evolution form of the Ice Shadow Swordsman, the Wilting Dragon Lord, was introduced in Gusu City. Is it also evolved by this, um, Rune Evolution?¡± With Duanmeng¡¯s words, the room fell silent immediately. Wilting Dragon Lord, a Mid-Level Lord with ice, shadow, and dragon attributes. While it wasn¡¯t unusual to see creatures with dual attributes, the presence of three attribute types was different, especially since one of them was the dragon attribute. They hadn¡¯t put much thought into this initially, but with each new evolution they saw, they couldn¡¯t help but speculate. ¡°Yes, the Wilting Dragon Lord was indeed evolutionized by utilizing rune evolution, and its Beast Master is this young man in front of you, Bai Qi.¡± Upon hearing President Qin¡¯s words, all eyes in the room instantly focused on Bai Qi. Lu Yuan and the others outside the venue opened their mouths wide in shock, unable to calm their excited hearts for a long time. Did his skeleton pet evolve again? Hearing President Qin¡¯s introduction, Bai Qi timely summoned Alpha. It was only when a faint dragon¡¯s aura rolled over the room that everyone came back to their senses. It really has the dragon attribute! ¡°This is my main pet, the Wilting Dragon Lord. Prior to its evolution, it was an Ice Shadow Swordsman at the High-Grade Elite level. It too was evolved using runes.¡± Bai Qi pointed at Alpha and said, ¡°However, the materials and runes I used are a bit special, so they may not be replicable.¡± Bai Qi didn¡¯t state things too absolutely. After all, it¡¯s one thing to talk about mythical materials, but as far as he knew, he was the only one with an Evolution Egg. If some rich and ostentatious person tried to use mythical materials for evolution and failed, he might end up being chased by the whole Federation. ¡°Not replicable?¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, some Beast Masters silently extinguished the ideas in their hearts. ¡°So, is it uncertain about the evolution from Elite to Lord level?¡± Duanmeng frowned and continued to question. President Qin nodded and said, ¡°Due to time constraints, Bai Qi hasn¡¯t had time to conduct more in-depth research. However, the Beast Master Association of Gusu City has decided, in conjunction with the Star Mechanics Academy, to establish a Rune Evolution research group. Both the Undead Department and the Rune Department will participate, with Celestial Brilliance and Professor Dong from the Rune Department being among the members.¡± ¡°As for the group leader, it will be Bai Qi, the discoverer of this method of evolution.¡± To let a student be the group leader and a Titled Legendary a member? Hearing President Qin¡¯s announcement, the people in front of the screens didn¡¯t know why, but they couldn¡¯t be surprised anymore. It wasn¡¯t because it was not shocking enough, but they had become numb. Bai Qi was challenging the heavens¡­ Finally, amidst the stunned gazes of countless people, the opening ceremony of the Undead Department officially ended, but there were still many people left in the lecture hall. They all wanted to ask about the specifics of Rune Evolution. Of course, many of them also wanted to join the Rune Evolution research group. It did seem somewhat demeaning to let a newly minted professional Beast Master join the team, but since the Titled Legendary didn¡¯t mind, they didn¡¯t have the grounds to be pretentious. Most importantly, if this so-called Rune Evolution really popularized, they could greatly improve their pets, regardless of whether their names lasted forever or not. However, it was clear that President Qin didn¡¯t intend to waste time chatting with them and teleported away with Bai Qi right after the ceremony ended. As for Heguang, despite his status as dean, he hadn¡¯t yet left, but dare you go ask him? ¡°Phew, things like this really aren¡¯t meant for humans. President, if there¡¯s something like this next time, I won¡¯t participate.¡± Bai Qi undid his formal attire and complained to President Qin. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say few people would come? I think the number of Sunrise Level Masters in the lecture hall was close to a hundred, correct?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not up to me. If you don¡¯t want to do this again, cause less trouble.¡± President Qin rolled his eyes, seemingly having foreseen Bai Qi causing trouble again. ¡°Isn¡¯t it President you who let me make trouble¡­¡± Mumbling quietly, Bai Qi saw President Qin suddenly threw something over and hastily prepared to dodge. ¡°Your patent certificate, Federation-certified, core patent. As long as you don¡¯t mess up too badly, you shouldn¡¯t have to worry about retirement.¡± Hearing President Qin¡¯s words, Bai Qi¡¯s face changed. He clumsily collected the certificate, confirmed it wasn¡¯t damaged, and then put it away. A core patent, another golden goose! Chapter 109 - Chapter 109: Chapter 108: Andulu Beast Plan Restarted Chapter 109: Chapter 108: Andulu Beast Plan Restarted Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi stowed away his certificate and asked, ¡°Getting a core patent usually involves a lot of reviews, how did it get approved so quickly?¡± President Qin replied, ¡°Do you think the title of Legendary Celestial Brilliance is just for show? With his guarantee, all processes passed through in one go. It would be even quicker if not for the long journey.¡± So that¡¯s how it was, reputation really did matter everywhere. ¡°Although the patent application was quick, a fair amount of people in the Capital have noticed you, so you might be busy from here on out.¡± President Qin patted Bai Qi on the shoulder in a supposedly comforting gesture, ¡°But don¡¯t worry, it will just be some challenges at most. It¡¯s nothing serious.¡± Bai Qi cast a disdainful look at the gloating President Qin, ¡°Mr. President, is it right for you to abandon me like this after using me to cross the river?¡± President Qin burst into laughter, saying, ¡°I¡¯m just giving you a heads up. The training camp you¡¯re about to join is filled with elites from every region. If you don¡¯t have enough highlights, just having the Breaking the Void talent won¡¯t help you secure sufficient resources in the camp.¡± ¡°The training camp provides resources?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes shone brightly at his words, as if a massive treasure trove was beckoning to him. ¡°Of course, are we just gathering you all there for fun?¡± President Qin glared at Bai Qi irritably, then his face turned serious, ¡°But remember, out of all the trainees, you¡¯re the only Second Stage Beast Master. If you don¡¯t work hard, you might just fade into the crowd.¡± Bai Qi nodded and replied, ¡°I got it, don¡¯t worry, Mr. President.¡± [Name]: Evolution Egg (Bronze 99%) [Condition]: Activated Due to his recent research on Rune Evolution, Bai Qi had collected a large wave of pet beasts along with the emergence of the slime monster, finally raising the progress of the Evolution Egg to 99%. But Bai Qi felt that his physique and Spirit Power hadn¡¯t reached their upper limit yet, so he wasn¡¯t in a rush to break through. He would only consider continuing his evolution once the Evolution Egg couldn¡¯t enhance him further. Most importantly, he currently had no leads on where to find a Mutant Species to break through the final 1%. Well, next time the Evolution Egg encounters a Mutant Species, I should hold off on evolution. If I can bear to. President Qin said, ¡°Luo Xiang should be here soon. If there¡¯s anything unsolved, quickly deal with them. Once the training camp starts, you won¡¯t have much leisure time.¡± From where did you deduce that I¡¯m leisurely, Mr. President? If you don¡¯t have evidence, be careful, I might sue you for slander. Bai Qi said, ¡°Oh right, Mr. President, you mentioned before that the Beast Master Association provides a free Lord Level pet beast. Could I also exchange for it at the headquarters?¡± President Qin nodded and said, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s originally sent from the headquarters anyway, directly picking it up there would eliminate the need for transportation.¡± As he said this, President Qin suddenly grabbed Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, ¡°You must remember, connect with me before making a contract this time. I¡¯ll help you choose, don¡¯t just rashly make a contract like before.¡± While the Valley-breaking Mechanical Wolf did indeed perform spectacularly during the assessment, it was still just an elite creature, lacking potential compared to a Lord Creature. Unless it could evolve again, its future achievements would be quite limited. ¡°Well, I will strive for it.¡± Looking at President Qin¡¯s serious expression, Bai Qi felt a little guilty. Although he was dying to make a contract with a flying pet beast, ensuring that he wouldn¡¯t be stuck in traffic again, the potential displayed by the slime monster also tempted him. Though itwas just a servant, it could withstand Beta¡¯s Blast Power, and its multitude of resistances proved its high cultivation value. At least it was much stronger than Alpha in the beginning. Well, let¡¯s just see how it goes. What if I encounter a Mutant Species flying pet beast. Alpha: ¡°¡­¡± Or a support-type pet beast like the Light Elf would also do. I¡¯m not picky. SchuckBeta:¡±¡­¡± Bai Qi discussed some details about the training camp with President Qin then left the Beast Master Association. He had practically moved everything from his home. He¡¯d recently replenished the supplements Alpha had exhausted when evolving, so there seemed to be nothing left to pack. ¡°Forget it, I¡¯d better go back to the mysterious realm and continue working on the Catastrophe System.¡± Bai Qi had been too busy preparing for the opening ceremony over the past few days to manage affairs in the mysterious realm. He had delegated everything to Schuck and had no idea how things were going so far. Thinking along these lines, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t be bothered to go home. He directly entered the mysterious realm. ¡°Bai Qi¡­ err¡­¡± Just as Bai Qi disappeared, Lu Yuan suddenly ran over from afar. Before he could say anything, Bai Qi had already vanished. ¡°This guy, why does he always run so fast?¡± Lu Yuan looked exasperatedly in the direction Bai Qi had disappeared, sighing. He had thought to ask Bai Qi if his Ghost Bone Giant Tiger could also evolve through Rune Evolution, only for Bai Qi to stride off with President Qin. Although he had cleverly guessed that Bai Qi might be at the Beast Master Association, he was still a step late. Should I stake out his house? Mysterious realm. As soon as Bai Qi appeared in the mysterious realm, he was stunned by the bustling scene in front of him. Several skeletons of various colors were working on various tasks under Schuck¡¯s direction. The one using its fiery claws to weld at high temperatures was Fire Claw; The one continuously shuttling parts and materials through the shadows was Shadow Stinger; The one administering cold treatments to some materials was Ice Bone; The one busily moving materials with its head low was Steel Skull; These were all given to Bai Qi by President Qin at the beginning for his rune research. They were never taken back, and Bai Qi was originally planning to give them to the Elf House. But he never thought that Schuck would directly enlist them as his helpers. Additionally, Bai Qi noticed that all the skeletons had mechanical devices installed on them, guiding the precise operation of energy. Bai Qi walked up to the Husky, grabbed a slime monster, kneaded it a bit, and asked, ¡°Schuck, how is the Catastrophe System installation going?¡± Schuck paused for a moment, then replied, ¡°The primary design has been drafted, mostly according to your requirements, Beast Master. However, the actual construction will take time, so I ask for your patience.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi nodded with satisfaction. Since gaining Schuck¡¯s mechanical conscious mind, he had started delegating many tasks. He¡¯d even stopped doing much of the hands-on work for Mechanical Weapons specialization. Ah, going from frugality to extravagance is easy, but the reverse is hard. He had indeed fallen to indulgence. Bai Qi lamented secretly and then threw the slime monster back onto the Beta. Beta, who had just started recovering, sank back into its languishing state. Dog¡¯s life, it¡¯s gone¡­ Bai Qi looked at the hardworking skeletons in front of him and asked, ¡°Do you need me to fetch a couple of skeleton soldiers to help you out?¡± ¡°No need. Even if the skeleton soldiers evolve successfully, their attributes are still too low. The mechanical devices are much more effective. These are just temporary solutions.¡± Schuck shook his head and said, ¡°However, these skeletons do possess different attributes. Once the base construction is complete, I plan to modify them.¡± Uh, was this a plan to recreate the Andulu Beast project that had failed on Alpha? If Celestial Brilliance found out, he would probably chop him up¡­ Shaking his head, Bai Qi silently determined the future of these skeletons. Unless one day he could defeat Celestial Brilliance, or Schuck gave up on modifying them, these skeletons might have to stay in this secret realm for the rest of their lives. Bai Qi asked, ¡°By the way, how is the installation of the Angel¡¯s Flower going?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve temporarily simulated an environment suitable for the Angel¡¯s Flower. It seems to be growing well so far, but if you want it to flourish, you should find some light-element materials.¡± ¡°Light-element materials¡­¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, instinctively thinking of Wu Yi. Since his main pet was the light-attribute Goddess Butterfly, there must be plenty of light-element materials around him, right? But that guy was too calculating, not straightforward like Xia Xuan. If he tampered with the light-element materials and damaged the Angel¡¯s Flower, the loss would outweigh the gain. ¡°Never mind. Let¡¯s go and find some light-element runes instead.¡± Looking at the orderly construction site in front of him, Bai Qi didn¡¯t linger any longer and directly left the secret realm. Bang! Just as he returned to the real world from the secret realm, he felt a figure collide with him head-on. He had no time to dodge, so the collision was quite a full-on impact. Oh no, he had completely forgotten that he had entered the secret realm right at the entrance of the Beast Master Association. That was a mistake. ¡°Bai Qi, why are you here?¡± Just as Bai Qi was planning to apologize, a familiar voice came. Looking up, the person he had bumped into turned out to be Bai Qiucha. ¡°Uh, sorry, I just came out of the secret realm and didn¡¯t notice you.¡± Bai Qiucha shook her head, then said, ¡°It¡¯s fine, you¡¯re just in time. I have something to ask you.¡± ¡°Ask me?¡± Bai Qi was surprised, not quite understanding Bai Qiucha¡¯s meaning. Bai Qiucha, the legendary son, had so many resources at his disposal, so why did he need his help? ¡°That¡¯s right. These days I¡¯ve been trying to break through the Tower of Gratitude, but I always fail at the seventh floor.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded seriously and said, ¡°I know the Tower of Gratitude tests a Beast Master¡¯s rune knowledge, so I want you to teach me about runes.¡± Scratching his head awkwardly, Bai Qi said, ¡°I¡¯m just a student, wouldn¡¯t it be better to learn from a Rune Department professor if you want to study runes?¡± Bai Qiucha said, ¡°I asked. Learning runes is extremely time-consuming. I can¡¯t afford to wait.¡± ¡°Can¡¯t wait? The Tower of Gratitude isn¡¯t going anywhere, you can take your time to learn.¡± ¡°The Tower of Gratitude can only accommodate second and third stage Beast Masters. If I continue to suppress my level, it¡¯ll hinder future development, so I need to learn quickly.¡± Suppressing your level? You¡¯re about to break through? Looking at the potential youngest four-stage Beast Master in Federation history before him, Bai Qi was speechless for quite some time. ¡°I¡¯ve researched it. You didn¡¯t take much time learning runes before going to the Tower of Gratitude. So, I want to learn your accelerated method!¡± As she spoke, Bai Qiucha suddenly bowed deeply to Bai Qi, saying solemnly, ¡°Please!¡± Oh, come on, why the bow!? Speech is fine! Looking around at the crowd that was gathering slowly, as well as a few phones that had started recording, Bai Qi already foresaw tomorrow¡¯s headline news. ¡°Son of Celestial Brilliance Bows Down to Founder of Rune Evolution, Hidden Secrets Suspected¡­¡± Chapter 110 - Chapter 110: Chapter 109: Demon Instructor Chapter 110: Chapter 109: Demon Instructor Translator: 549690339 As more and more spectators gathered around, Bai Qiucha seemed to realize his summoning display might¡¯ve been a bit inappropriate. He summoned the Bone Dragon and quickly took off into the sky, Bai Qi trailing behind. It¡¯s over. The news is bound to spread like wildfire tomorrow. Hopefully, no obsessed fan girls will come knocking on my door. Starting at the flickering flashlights below, Bai Qi sighed helplessly. The Bone Dragon¡¯s flight speed was swift, and they managed to reach Bai Manor in no time. Bai Qiucha apologized somewhat regrettably: ¡°I didn¡¯t consider our surroundings earlier, but we should be able to talk freely here in my house. It¡¯s safe from eavesdroppers.¡± Practicing espionage movies in real life, are we? Bai Qi said, ¡°The Tower of Gratitude is essentially a rune learning tower. Its intrinsic value isn¡¯t significant, so¡­¡± ¡°Not acceptable!¡± Bai Qi was interrupted mid-sentence by Bai Qiucha¡¯s stern refusal. ¡°I despise unfinished tasks. I refuse to allow a secret realm tower that I attempted yet failed to clear in my career!¡± Wow, is it that serious? You sure are in for a headache now. Looking at the stern-faced Bai Qiucha, Bai Qi patted him on the shoulder and said, ¡°There¡¯s no harm in a few failures in life. They can sometimes motivate you to learn further.¡± ¡°Think about it, if you clear the tower right away, would you still want to continue learning runes?¡± ¡°And moreover, if you keep dwelling on past failures, how different would it be from tying your own hands?¡± Listening to Bai Qi¡¯s words, Bai Qiucha felt like he was suddenly enlightened. Indeed, his tenacity with learning runes has been fueled by his desire to clear the Tower of Gratitude. If it wasn¡¯t for his imminent breakthrough to the Four Stage and his inability to return to the Tower afterward, he wouldn¡¯t have come looking for a shortcut from Bai Qi. Thinking of this, a sudden clarity displayed itself on Bai Qiucha¡¯s face. He removed a band from his left wrist, and the three Rune Marks on the back of his left hand instantly turned into four. ¡°Thank you. I should not have been so fixated¡­wait, what¡¯s this?¡± Bai Qiucha was just preparing to thank Bai Qi for his insight when Bai Qi handed over a small booklet to him. ¡°You wanted a shortcut, didn¡¯t you? After much sorting, I have collected all the runes and their corresponding functionality in The Tower of Gratitude. You can quickly browse through them.¡± What the hell! You could¡¯ve mentioned the shortcut sooner! Why all this nonsense?! With twitching eyes, Bai Qiucha took a deep breath, forcing down the impulse to punch Bai Qi, while gazing at his left hand, which now permanently bore the fourth Rune Mark. ¡°Thankyou. But I might not need it anymore!¡± Bai Qiucha pushed the booklet back to Bai Qi, who then noticed four Rune Marks on Bai Qiucha¡¯s wrist. He was probably too slow in his explanation, but no harm done, as his hard work had paid off. Although Bai Qi wasn¡¯t particularly close to Bai Qiucha, he could not bear to watch a genius youth wallow in vain regrets. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have bothered with the lengthy persuasion at all. I am so kind. Looking at the self-indulgent Bai Qi, Bai Qiucha found himself reassessing Bai Qi yet again. This guy is truly unique. Bai Qiucha glanced at Bai Qi and said, ¡°I had initially planned to have a duel against your Wilting Dragon Lord. But I just broke through to the Four Stage and need time to adapt. So our duel will have to wait until the training camp.¡± ¡°Training camp? Are you going too?¡± The moment Bai Qi asked the question, he wished he could smack himself. The Bai family was part of the Beast Master Association, with Bai Qiucha¡¯s talent, there was no way he wasn¡¯t going to join this training camp. ¡°Yup, we can have a real duel then.¡± With a determined look on his face, Bai Qiucha said, ¡°Now that your Wilting Dragon Lord and my Skeleton Dragon are Lord Level, we have more freedom during the duel.¡± ¡°Haha, we can discuss it when the time comes.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head and asked, ¡°By the way, can you tell me what the training camp is all about?¡± Old Qin has prompted Bai Qi more than once to prepare for the training camp. If Bai Qi wasn¡¯t curious, he¡¯d be lying. But Old Qin was too fond of playing tactical games and refused to spill the beans. A free Informer at hand was not something Bai Qi would pass on easily. ¡°It¡¯s my first time as well, but from what I know, besides basic theoretical learning, secret realm exploration and real combat take precedence.¡± Secret realm exploration and real combat? Wouldn¡¯t that mean plenty of resources? Bai Qi instantly perked up and said, ¡°So, everything collected during the training is owned by the individual?¡± ¡°I believe so, but I can¡¯t confirm until the training camp starts.¡± ¡°Good, I understand now.¡± With a rough idea in mind, Bai Qi was about to bid Bai Qiucha goodbye when his phone started vibrating. It was Luo Xiang. ¡°Has he arrived already?¡± Upon answering the call, Luo Xiang¡¯s voice was fired out like a rapid machine gun blast. ¡°Bai Qi, I had an emergency and can¡¯t accompany you to the headquarters. But rest assured as I¡¯ve already booked your flight. It¡¯s at one in the afternoon. Someone will be there to pick you up when you arrive. Be sure to be on time, as the person hates late comers.¡± ¡°Beep Beep Beep¡­.¡± The line went dead, and Bai Qi was left confused. Is Brother Luo always this busy? During the last visit to the Tower of Gratitude, he simply grabbed a Rune Dictionary from Professor Dong and ran off. This time, it was worse. He didn¡¯t even show up in person. With a leader like that, was he really not going to be screwed over in the future? ¡°Was that Brother Luo you were just talking to on the phone?¡± Bai Qiucha, already a Four Stage Beast Master, couldn¡¯t help but ask, her natural senses picking up on the voice on the phone. ¡°Yes, do you know him?¡± ¡°Of course, I do.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, saying, ¡°Brother Luo is one of the rising talents in the Beast Master Association in recent years. He¡¯s only in his twenties, but the number of Secret Realm Towers he has broken through is close to the triple digits.¡± The triple digits? Who would¡¯ve thought that Luo Xiang was that loaded?! ¡°My dad said you and Brother Luo Xiang both have the Breaking the Void talent. I believe you can achieve the same in the future,¡± same said Bai Qiucha. Bai Qi laughed, ¡°I¡¯ll take that as a good omen.¡± Checking the time, he noted it was already noon. ¡°Damn, can¡¯t Luo Xiang buy a later ticket?!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi hurriedly put away his phone, turned to Bai Qiucha and said, ¡°Um, could you drop me off at the airport?¡± They were on the outskirts of Gusu City, at least an hour¡¯s drive from the airport. Hailing a cab, he surely wouldn¡¯t make it in time. ¡°I was originally planning to challenge the Tower of Gratitude before proceeding to the headquarters. But since I can¡¯t now, I¡¯ll go with you,¡± said Bai Qiucha. With that, she snapped her fingers, and their waiting butler quickly approached. After she whispered a few words in his ear, he hurried off. ¡°You¡¯re coming too? But is there enough time to book a flight now?¡± Bai Qiucha shook her head, ¡°No need for that. We can just use my private jet.¡± A private jet? Don¡¯t you and your father both travel by flying pets? Bai Qi followed Bai Qiucha¡¯s pointed finger, where a small plane was slowly rising from the ground. Through the glass of the cockpit, he vaguely saw the driver was the butler. Does this old guy also know how to fly a plane? Are all butlers so versatile nowadays¡­ The butler, who had just been in the cockpit, suddenly appeared in front of Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha, ¡°Young master, the plane is ready. Shall we leave now?¡± Bai Qiucha glanced at Bai Qi, and nodding after confirming he had no objections, said, ¡°Let¡¯s go now.¡± The butler nodded, leading them onto the plane, before steering it directly northward. Simultaneously, as they left Gusu City, Lu Yuan had already arrived at Bai Qi¡¯s house. He quietly squatted by the door, waiting for Bai Qi. ¡°This time, I must have him modify my Ghost Bone Giant Tiger!¡± Songlin City. The Airport. ¡°Young master, Master Bai Qi, we¡¯ve arrived,¡± said the butler, signaling for the two of them to disembark. ¡°We¡¯re here already?¡± Bai Qi glanced out the window at the unfamiliar scenery, curious. Songlin City and Gusu City were located at the south and north of the Federation, respectively, quite a distance apart. So this was his first time visiting Songlin City. ¡°What are those six towers? They look somewhat like Secret Realm Towers,¡± Bai Qi looked out the window and immediately saw the six towers in the distance. Amidst a cluster of low-lying buildings, they were particularly conspicuous. ¡°That¡¯s where the headquarters are ¨C the Six Towers,¡± said the butler, nodding his head, ¡°There is a no-fly zone around the Six Towers, so we can only dock at the airport first. Rest a bit while I arrange for a car.¡± Bai Qiucha acknowledged with a nod, evidently accustomed to this routine. Bai Qi, however, remembered something, ¡°Right, Luo Xiang told me he was going to have someone meet me. How should I contact him?¡± Upon hearing this, the butler grinned, ¡°If Luo Xiang requested it, it must be Master Zhang Shan. If Young Master Bai Qi doesn¡¯t mind, I can help you in reaching out to him.¡± ¡°That would be great.¡± According to Luo Xiang¡¯s previous phone conversation, Zhang Shan was not an easy person to get along with. Since the butler knew him, Bai Qi spared himself the trouble. But after dialing Zhang Shan¡¯s number, the butler paused and looked over at Bai Qi, ¡°I apologize, Master Bai Qi. It seems Master Zhang Shan has already arrived.¡± ¡°Um, alright.¡± Bai Qi nodded, following the butler off the plane, immediately noticing his pick-up person ¨C a stern-faced man with the subtly pinned Beast Master Association badge on his chest. ¡°Bai Qi?¡± The stern-faced man also spotted Bai Qi approaching and directly inquired. Straight to the point, unlike Xia Xuan and the others who could feign silence to give themselves a boost in dignity. Bai Qi was quite clear in his assessment: this guy was definitely born with the icy demeanor, you could even call it outright cold. ¡°Me, may I ask who you are?¡± In light of Luo Xiang¡¯s previous warning and the butler¡¯s demeanor, Bai Qi was careful not to be impolite. ¡°My name is Zhang Shan. For the coming half a year, I¡¯ll be one of your tutors. So, I expect you to address me as Coach!¡± Zhang Shan gave Bai Qi a chilly stare, ¡°Now, student Bai Qi, get in the car!¡± He¡¯s my tutor for the next six months? By the looks of it, he¡¯s a classic drill sergeant¡­ the next six months won¡¯t be easy¡­ Chapter 111 - Chapter 111: Chapter 110: Strikes Again with a Cudgel Chapter 111: Chapter 110: Strikes Again with a Cudgel Translator: 549690339 After giving instructions to Bai Qi, Zhang Shan turned his gaze to Bai Qiucha. ¡°Bai Qiucha, I am also your guide, so get on the car right away.¡± After saying this, Zhang Shan turned his head to the housekeeper and said, ¡°Master Zhai, you don¡¯t need to worry about things from now on. If you have no other matters, I¡¯ll take them away first.¡± Good grief, was he like this with everyone? Seeing that Zhang Shan was the same even when facing the Legendary Son, Bai Qi sullenly climbed into the carriage without saying a word. This union is not like a school, no matter how rebellious you are, the teacher will not argue with you. Seeing Zhang Shan¡¯s perfect devilish instructor setting, Bai Qi didn¡¯t want to look for trouble for no reason. Moreover, he had a fellow mate¡­ Bai Qi looked at Bai Qiucha, who obediently got in the car, and quietly asked, ¡°Are you sure Luo Xiang and Ice¡­ cough cough, Master Zhang Shan are very familiar?¡± Bai Qiucha nodded and said, ¡°As far as I know, Master Zhang Shan has only one friend in the headquarters and the association, Brother Luo. Alright¡­ they could even risk their lives for each other.¡± I see, since ancient times red and blue made a couple, an iceberg with a goof. Zhang Shan was obviously the iceberg. As for Luo Xiang¡­ Well, it makes sense. Bai Qi silently stamped Zhang Shan with the iceberg male emblem, and Zhang Shan had also finished talking with the housekeeper, and simply climbed into the car. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± After Zhang Shan entered the car, there was no unnecessary talk, and the driver, who was clearly aware of Zhang Shan¡¯s character, skillfully started the car and drove towards the Six Towers. Songlin City was as warm as spring all year round, with splendid scenery. But as a tourist attraction, these were all basic conditions. What really made people remember Songlin City was its enduring old charm and style. Songlin City was one of the cities with the most Secret Realm Towers discovered by the Federation to date, with more and more being developed continuously. So, to ensure that the emergence and development of the Secret Realm Towers were not affected, Songlin City retained its original layout to the maximum extent possible, except for basic buildings. Even the mechanical facilities that the Federation had generally popularized faced some restrictions here. For example, the car they were riding in now, although it was a smart electric car, it was designed in the style of a model from hundreds of years ago, and even the billboards on the roadside were made of wood. Added to the occasional sight of ancient towers in the vision, Bai Qi even thought he had time-traveled again. The car passed through several streets and gradually entered the outskirts of Songlin City. The bustling streets became quiet. ¡°Get out of the car.¡± Zhang Shan, who had been sitting upright and hadn¡¯t spoken for a long time after getting on the bus, suddenly spoke. Have we arrived? Bai Qi looked at the still somewhat distant Six Towers, then at the silent wilderness around him, raising his eyebrows. At least it was an organization that had been passed down for thousands of years. It wouldn¡¯t still be playing such a crude routine, right? Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha exchanged glances, both obediently got off the car, and the Rune Mark on Bai Qiucha¡¯s hand began to flicker. ¡°Very good. Stay alert at all times, it¡¯s a prove that you have qualifications to survive.¡± Looking at the vigilant Bai Qiucha, Zhang Shan nodded approvingly, then turned to Bai Qi and said coldly, ¡°If you were thrown into the Ferocious Beast Tribe, you would never survive even for a day.¡± Bai Qi remained silent upon hearing this. With his current small build, he wouldn¡¯t survive a day if thrown into the Ferocious Beast Tribe. Well, if he was a bit more vigilant, maybe he could survive half a day. But apart from his complaints, Bai Qi still took Zhang Shan¡¯s words to heart. After becoming a professional Beast Master, he was qualified to explore the wilderness. If he was not vigilant enough, indeed, he could end up dead in the wilderness. Seeing that Bai Qi seemed to have taken his words to heart, Zhang Shan did not waste any more words, but his face was still as cold as ever: ¡°Now, attack me!¡± What? Bai Qi was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and in that instant of being stunned, danger was already approaching. A flash of the Rune array in front of Zhang Shan, two lightning bolts went towards Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha. Bai Qi instinctively flashed to the side, summoning Alpha at the same time. Boom! Boom! Boom! Three continuous Ice Crystal Barriers appeared in front of Bai Qi and Alpha, but they only lasted for an instant before they were directly broken by the lightning, grazing Bai Qi¡¯s scalp and hitting the ground behind him. Bai Qi touched his slightly charred hair, knowing that Zhang Shan was apparently serious. If he couldn¡¯t satisfy him, he wouldn¡¯ t be killed, but he would definitely have to suffer some hardships. But what about the peaceful development they had agreed on? Why had the style suddenly changed? On the other hand, Bai Qiucha¡¯s Bone Dragon also blocked Zhang Shan¡¯s lightning strike. The huge dragon body was in front of Bai Qiucha, eliminating any possibility of an attack reaching Bai Qiucha. ¡°Your reaction speed is not bad, but if you are just doing this, it¡¯s not enough!¡± A unicorn, its entire body glowing with golden thunder light, stood next to Zhang Shan, making rumbling noises from its mouth from time to time that were intimidating enough to shake one¡¯s heart. [Name]: Thunder Beast [Nature]: Thunder Series [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord [Skills]: Thunder Strike, Thunderbolt, Thunder Trample, Thunder Shadow Facing the intimidation of Thunder Beast¡¯s Thunder Strike skill, Alpha and the Skeleton Dragon resisted in unison. Two fundamentally different dragon intimidations burst forth from the twin pets, confronting Zhang Shan¡¯s Thunder Beast head-on. ¡°Dragon Intimidation?¡± Seeing Alpha employ Dragon Intimidation as well, Zhang Shan was slightly surprised. He caught the eye of the Thunder Beast beside him. The Thunder Beast understood instantly, let out an angry roar, and suddenly, a peal of thunder resounded throughout heaven and earth. A thick thundercloud quietly appeared over Alpha and the Skeleton Dragon¡¯s heads. Then, golden bolts of lightning poured from the thundercloud. The bone dragon had no means of dodging the barrage of attacks and was forced to withstand them by flapping its wings. Following that, it launched an attack on the Thunder Beast. To catch a bandit, one must first catch its leader. If they didn¡¯t defeat the Thunder Beast, they could only be bombed actively by the thundercloud until they lost the ability to fight. However, the Thunder Beast seemed to know the bone dragon¡¯s plan. With a heavy stomp of its hoof, it vanished on the spot and reappeared in front of Alpha. Its horn, wrapped in a golden electric arc, pierced towards Alpha like a sharp sword. Clang! The unicorn¡¯s horn crossed paths with the great sword, creating a pleasing impact sound. Although the Thunder Beast was huge, the attack of the horn on its head was quick, accurate, ruthless, and incessant, like a snake leaving its hole. Faced with the Thunder Beast¡¯s horn attack and the occasional lightning falling from above, Alpha unleashed his speed, dodging the electric shocks while swinging his great sword and engaging in close combat with the Thunder Beast. After reaching the Lord Level, Alpha¡¯s Speed Variation finally held an advantage. Facing the Thunder Beast¡¯s double attack, he was not at a disadvantage. However, this played right into the Thunder Beast¡¯s hands. Witnessing Alpha entangled with the Thunder Beast, the Skeleton Dragon, with its dragon breath already gathered at the mouth, found no opportunity to release it. Instead, it was continually seeking an opportune moment. The Thunder Beast was fighting two on its own, with most of the Thunder Trample attacks focused on the bone dragon. So the pressure on the bone dragon was considerable. Any further delay would be detrimental to it. However, the situation quickly changed. Seeing that the Thunder Beast could not be easily defeated, Alpha suddenly retreated several steps. A few ice crystal barriers instantly appeared between it and the Thunder Beast. The Thunder Beast wouldn¡¯t let Alpha easily increase the distance between them. Its body transformed into a bolt of lightning and surged forward. The ice crystal barrier instantly turned into a shower of ice dust, obstructing the Thunder Beast¡¯s vision. Then, a Crystal Great Sword suddenly flew out from the ice dust, charging directly towards the Thunder Beast. ¡°Want to ambush? Good idea, but you should at least first get out of the attack range of Thunder Trample.¡± Zhang Shan gave a cold evaluation. A golden thunderbolt suddenly fell from the sky, directly stirring the Crystal Great Sword aside. But before the Thunder Beast could continue its attack, the Crystal Great Sword ascended from the ground and attacked the Thunder Beast from behind. At the same time, Alpha, who had finally increased the distance from the Thunder Beast, charged again, wielding six crystal bone blades and launched a storm-like attack on the Thunder Beast. 1¡®Skeleton Manipulation, Rune¡­¡± Facing the sudden onslaught of Alpha¡¯s attack, the Thunder Beast also felt some pressure. It switched from offense to defense, causing the attack from the thundercloud above to stagnate. ¡°Skeleton Armor!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qiucha immediately seized the opportunity and entered an armor state with the Skeleton Dragon. They skillfully avoided the lightning overhead, quickly closing the gap with the Thunder Beast. The Skeleton Dragon¡¯s attacks were tremendous. Before the Thunder Beast and Alpha separated, it had only disadvantages and no advantages. It was easier to engage in close combat with the Thunder Beast along with Alpha. Those who defend for a long time will inevitably lose. The Thunder Beast, which initially suppressed its power, began to fall into a passive stance under the attack of the two. ¡°In the face of a powerful enemy, cooperation is necessary, however, you two are still¡­¡± Seeing the two finally cooperating, Zhang Shan nodded in satisfaction, ready to let the Thunder Beast end the fight. Suddenly, he felt a sharp pain in the back of his head, everything went black, and he nearly fainted. Growl! Seeing its master injured, the Thunder Beast immediately gave up on Alpha and Bai Qiucha. In an instant, it arrived behind Zhang Shan, crushed a bone rod that extended from the ground with a foot, and stood bearing Zhang Shan. Releasing a torrent of a delicate current, Zhang Shan finally regained consciousness. Zhang Shan touched the growing lump on the back of his head, glanced at Bai Qi, who feigned innocence, and fell silent for a moment. ¡°Get in the car!¡± Zhang Shan recalled the Thunder Beast and returned to the car wordlessly. Bai Qiucha and Bai Qi glanced at each other, then tidied their respective pets and walked towards the car. ¡°Why did you attack Master Zhang Shan? You were lucky not to knock him out. Otherwise, we wouldn¡¯t have been able to stop the Thunder Beast if it went berserk.¡± ¡°Oh, can¡¯t I attack the Beast Master? Didn¡¯t he just attack the two of us? Besides, did I hit him hard?¡± Bai Qi asked in surprise, his face was one of bewildered innocence. Isn¡¯t this a common scenario in novels, an actual combat test before joining a certain force? Isn¡¯t it? If he hadn¡¯t been worried about Alpha not being able to control himself, he would have used Withering Breath to attack. God, he was worried that Master of the Sunrise Level had a better physical condition earlier, so he deliberately instructed Alpha to be heavier than when he hit Bai Qiucha. Isn¡¯t it over now? Hey, president, is it too late for me to quit the training now? Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s demeanor, Bai Qiucha was temporarily speechless. He glanced at Zhang Shan, who had already got in the car, and involuntarily touched the back of his own head. ¡°Bone Dragon, next time when I¡¯m fighting with Bai Qi, put a helmet on me first, especially strengthening the defense of the back of my head!¡± Chapter 112 - Chapter 112: Chapter ill: Arriving at Six Tower Chapter 112: Chapter ill: Arriving at Six Tower Translator: 549690339 Soon, the car finally entered a castle surrounded by six tall towers. After undergoing a series of both obvious and hidden checks, Zhang Shan signaled for the two to get out of the car. ¡°These are your IDs. With these, you can come and go freely from the headquarters. As for your dormitory, someone will take you there later.¡± Zhang Shan handed over two IDs to the two of them, then turned and left without looking back. Upon seeing that Zhang Shan did not mention the blunt hit from earlier, Bai Qi felt even more of a headache. Abiting dog doesn¡¯t bark¡­ no, that¡¯s not quite right. Under the calm surface, there must be a storm brewing. It felt like Zhang Shan would retaliate privately. ¡°Actually, you don¡¯t have to worry about that. Master Zhang Shan may not seem easy to get along with, but he¡¯s famous for being fair and impartial. He absolutely wouldn¡¯t let personal feelings affect his work.¡± ¡°Is that so? Then I¡¯m reassured.¡± Hearing Bai Qjucha¡¯s explanation, Bai Qi finally breathed a little easier. He then followed Bai Qiucha to the castle gate. After presenting their IDs again, they smoothly entered the main hall of the castle. Inside the main hall, a good number of the Special Training Beast Masters had already arrived. However, these Beast Masters clearly had a strong sense of territoriality. They stood in groups of three or four in the hall, without any interaction amongst themselves. And when Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha entered, all of the Beast Masters¡¯ attention was focused on the two of them. Some sneakily glanced out of the corners of their eyes while others blatantly looked them over, but most of the looks were filled with provocation and hostility. Those who were selected for the Special Training Program were the best of the best, mostly arrogant individuals who were dissatisfied with anyone they met. The difference was simply a matter of whether they repressed or expressed these feelings. Of course, the most crucial reason was the two¡¯s identities. One was the well-known child of legend, the other was the rising star developer of Rune Evolution. It would be truly pretentious to say they didn¡¯t recognize the two. However, Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha didn¡¯t mind. They directly ignored the provoking gazes and walked towards a corner. Seeing the demeanor of Bai Qj and Bai Qiucha, the Beast Masters who had arrived earlier could not help but draw back their gazes in disappointment. Many among them were troublemakers, mostly hoping for a show. They were hoping to see Bai Qi or Bai Qiucha lose their cool and start a fight with their classmates¡±, so they could closely observe their strengths. But Bai Qi, naturally, was not going to do such foolish things. According to Old Qin, his rank in the special training was the lowest. If anyone was to step forward, it should be Bai Qiucha, who had already reached the Fourth Stage. However, after Bai Qi surveyed the room, he suddenly quickened his pace toward a slightly awkward-looking young man not far away. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s move, the surrounding Beast Masters instantly became excited again. Was he about to start something? It seemed that he had noticed Bai Qi¡¯s approach. The awkward young man also turned around. After recognising it was Bai Qi, he instinctively took a step back. ¡°Gu Shan, so you¡¯re here too?¡± In this unfamiliar environment, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t planning on taking the initiative to interact with these people. But he didn¡¯t expect to see a familiar face here. Gu Shan was clearly still immersed in the trauma of being defeated by Bai Qi. He was stunned for a while before responding to Bai Qi¡¯s question. ¡°Yeah, the president said I shouldn¡¯t waste my Dual Talents, so he sent me in too.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Gu Shan¡¯s two talents were quite good individually. Having them both in one person made him twice as valuable. If Cui Ming didn¡¯t pay attention to this, he would truly be failing as the branch president. But young people should be careful about what they say in public settings, as it can easily draw resentment. Indeed, after Gu Shan revealed his Dual Talents, quite a few people shifted their attention to him. Dual-Talent users, the probability of encountering one is even lower than hitting the jackpot on a random Federation lottery ticket. They hadn¡¯t expected to meet one at this training session. Soon, most of the Beast Masters¡¯ attention in the hall was focused on Gu Shan, and the initially attention-grabbing Bai Qi was slowly overlooked. It seemed as if this was not bad either. Feeling fewer and fewer gazes on him, Bai Qi silently breathed a sigh of relief Meanwhile, Gu Shan bore the pressure that should have been on Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha with tears in his eyes. Did I say something wrong again? As expected, mother was right. I should speak less when outside. Otherwise, I might offend people. Thinking of this, Gu Shan tightly closed his mouth, no longer speaking. Bai Qi also felt it was inappropriate to continue to pit Gu Shan against others, so he leaned against a wall and started to drink God¡¯s Water. Although the fight with Zhang Shan did not last long, Alpha had sustained some damage. To prevent any unexpected incidents, Bai Qi immediately put Alpha in the Evolution Egg to speed up recovery. The saying goes that bad things come easily while good things don¡¯t. Just as Bai Qi was closing his eyes to rest, a tall woman suddenly walked over to him. The surrounding Beast Masters also instantly perked up, refocusing their attention on Bai Qi. The woman walked up to Bai Qi, extended her hand and said: ¡°Hello, can we get to know each other?¡± Bai Qi opened his eyes and looked around. ¡°You¡¯re looking for me?¡± The woman nodded with a smile, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s you, Bai Qi.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head and curiously scrutinized the woman. Although she was covered in a long windbreaker, her figure was still visible. Despite wearing a pair of nerdy glasses on her face, it failed to hide her exquisite features. Wow, she¡¯s definitely a beauty. But the woman seemed to enjoy Bai Qi¡¯s appraising gaze as well; she held her head up unconsciously, but froze in place after hearing what Bai Qi asked next. ¡°Uh, I don¡¯t owe you any money, do I?¡± She let out a sigh as if at a loss for words, then recomposed herself, ¡°My name is Lu Qing. I¡¯m a student at the Tower of Knowledge specializing in runes. I¡¯ve heard you¡¯re the founder of rune evolution, and I wanted to get to knowyou.¡± Relieved at hearing this, Bai Qi thought to himself that, traditionally, when a beautiful woman approached him uninvited, it was either to collect a debt or seek revenge-being handsome was of no benefit in such situations. However, this Lu Qmg was apparently a member of the Six Towers. No wonder all the guys around were so excited. The Six Towers were at the core of the Beast Master Association. These were the Tower of Decision, Holy Relic Tower, Moon Night Tower, Tower of Competition, Tower of Knowledge, and Schizonepeta Tower. Legend had it that these six towers were left behind by beings of nearly mythical standing throughout the Association¡¯s history. However, none of them seemed to make it to the mythical level and left their Secret Realm Towers here instead. The Tower of Knowledge was specifically designed for storing all sorts of references, evolutionary formulas, and related information in the possession of the Association. Simply put, it was the Association¡¯s exclusive library. Being a student of the Tower of Knowledge, Lu Qing clearly had some solid background. She was definitely in a different league compared to a half-baked practitioner like him. ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m not exactly big on studying runes. I¡¯m afraid I might disappoint you.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s response, Lu Qing frowned. How could the founder of rune evolution possibly claim that he had little knowledge of runes? If he did not want to share his knowledge, he should have said so directly. Why concoct such an absurd excuse? ¡°In that case, I¡¯m sorry for bothering you.¡± Rejected by Bai Qi on such a flippant pretext, she decided not to press on. She turned around and was about to leave when a young woman in sports attire suddenly emerged from the crowd. Giving Bai Qi a once-over, she said, ¡°Hey you¡¯re Bai Qi, huh? You are pretty cute. I can see why Qing¡¯er keeps mentioning you all the time.¡± Upon hearing Zhou Yan¡¯s words, Bai Qi was taken aback. The surrounding onlookers were instantly up his throat, showering him with hostile glances. It¡¯s rare to see a beauty or two in the Special Training Program, and this guy has already snagged one? Deserves to die! Zhou Yan, stop your nonsense or I¡¯ll sew your mouth shut.¡± Looking at Zhou Yan¡¯s snide face, Lu Qing wasn¡¯t even slightly abashed. She pushed up her glasses and spoke calmly. ¡°Uh, forgetit.¡± Chagrined, Zhou Yan broke into a smile. Noticing the hostile glances of the Beast Masters around her, her eyes widened. Hands on hips, she shouted at them, ¡°What are you looking at? You want to fight?!¡± At this, some of the knowledgeable Beast Masters turned away, daring not to look anymore. Those who didn¡¯t know any better noticed that Zhou Yan was not to be messed with and also averted their gaze. ¡°Holy shit, she¡¯s fierce.¡± Witnessing Zhou Yan scare off so many Beast Masters with just one sentence, Bai Qi was in awe. Just when he was about to inquire about her from Bai Qiucha he noticed that she had discreetly slipped away. ¡°Bai Qiucha, where are you going?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s words stopped Bai Qiucha in her tracks. Zhou Yan also immediately noticed Bai Qiucha¡¯s presence, quickly dashed over to her. Xiao Bai, you¡¯re here too? Come, accompany your sister in a fight. I¡¯ve been itching for a bout for ages.¡± Bai Qiucha turned around stiffly and grinned at Zhou Yan awkwardly, ¡°Sister Yan, it¡¯s you, huh?¡± Duh, if not me then who? Wait¡­you¡¯ve reached the fourth stage?¡± Zhou Yan swiftly noticed the four rune marks on Bai Qiucha¡¯s hand, a gleam in her eyes. ¡°Great! Now I won¡¯t have to hold back when I fight you.¡± At Zhou Yan¡¯s words, a bitter look crossed Bai Qiucha¡¯s face. Oh, Sister Yan, I have something to discuss with a friend. Can I fight with you another time?¡± ¡°Friend? Which friend?¡± Zhou Yan scanned the surrounding, asking back. Only then did Bai Qiucha realize that Bai Qi had disappeared, and the Beast Masters who knew what was going on had quickly left the danger zone, except for Gu Shan who was still standing there, frozen. ¡°You mean him? That¡¯s perfect. I don¡¯t like one-on-one fights anyway. We¡¯ll just have a two-on-one.¡± With that, Zhou Yan dragged Bai Qiucha and Gu Shan towards the battlefield on the side. Only after they had left did Bai Qi appear again, easing his breath discreetly as he watched them leaving. He definitely didn¡¯t want to mess with someone Bai Qiucha-who was always itching to fight him¡ªwas apparently wary of. He pitied Gu Shan, though, who was drawn into the fight for no reason at all. Well, he thought, let¡¯s observe three seconds of silence in their honor. Chapter 113 - Chapter 113: Chapter 112: The Little Wish of the Mud Monster Chapter 113: Chapter 112: The Little Wish of the Mud Monster Translator: 549690339 Just as Zhou Yan was dragging Bai Qiucha and Gu Shan towards the battlefield, the entrance door of the hall was suddenly kicked open by someone. The clear sound of shattering drew everyone¡¯s attention. ¡°What a shoddy door, it can¡¯t even withstand a kick.¡± A robust woman walked in from outside, glaring at the wobbly door with disdain and spat. Wow, are all the female Beast Masters at the headquarters so fierce? Bai Qi stood stunned, looking at the woman in front of him and couldn¡¯t utter a word. The other Beast Masters around him were also equally shocked. As for the rest, they seemed to have guessed something, their faces filled with despair. The rumor turned out to be true. The chief instructor of this training session is truly this wild woman. A Master of the Sunrise Level, a combat enthusiast known as the ¡°Fist of Songlin,¡± Leng Feifei. After complaining about some of the Logistics officers, Leng Feifei started to examine the Beast Masters in the hall. ¡°Teacher, you¡¯re here!¡± Immediately sighting Leng Feifei¡¯s appearance, Zhou Yan dropped Bai Qiucha and Gu Shan and excitedly ran towards her. As soon as she opened her mouth to speak, Leng Feifei landed a hefty punch on her head. ¡°You¡¯re bouncing around like a kangaroo, don¡¯t you have any poise as a lady? Can¡¯t you learn from people like Lu Qing, and didn¡¯t I tell you what to call me here?¡± Zhou Yan covered the back of her head with a wronged look, secretly stuck her tongue out at Lu Qing, and quickly straightened her body to bow respectfully to Leng Feifei. ¡°Good Morning, Chief Instructor!¡± Leng Feifei nodded satisfactorily. However, the Beast Masters from various parts of the Federation inevitably looked at the damaged door behind her, then at the athletically built Leng Feifei and shivered uncontrollably. Just a kick from her could shatter a metal door. If they were at the receiving end, they would not stand a chance. Mum, I want to go home! After admonishing Zhou Yan for a while, Leng Feifei finally turned her gaze towards the Beast Masters in the hall. Wherever her gaze reached, none dared to make eye contact. ¡°Hmph! This year¡¯s students are really boring.¡± Leng Feifei shook her head, saying, ¡°Although it¡¯s a bit troublesome, let me introduce myself formally. I am Leng Feifei, your chief instructor for this training session.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll make it clear from the start, if you came here just to have a good time, I suggest you leave immediately. Don¡¯t waste each other¡¯s time, or else I assure you the coming days won¡¯t be pleasant.¡± ¡°You all have one day to consider. Those who want to stay should gather here at eight o¡¯clock tomorrow morning.¡± ¡°By the way, remember, I don¡¯t like latecomers.¡± After saying her piece, Leng Feifei turned and left without hesitation. Seeing this, Zhou Yan could only regretfully let go of Bai Qiucha, pinched Bai Qiucha¡¯s chubby face hard, and silently followed. ¡°Whew- I was saved¡­¡± Upon seeing Zhou Yan leave, Bai Qiucha finally breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing this, Bai Qi quickly approached him and said, ¡°I¡¯ve never seen you this flustered before. What on earth did Zhou Yan do to you?¡± Having interacted with Bai Qiucha over the past few days, Bai Qi had started to gain a preliminary understanding of him. There was no need to mention his extraordinary talent; the unique Spirit Master ability of the Federation made it difficult for him not to become a legend. His family background was also impressive; he was the heir to one of the oldest families in the association and the Titled Legendary Son. These two factors contributed to Bai Qiucha¡¯s solid self-confidence and self- esteem. Had he not been deceived by Bai Qi, with Qiucha¡¯s character, he would probably still be at odds with the Tower of Gratitude. The fact that such a person was displaying fear to another Beast Master was indeed shocking. At Bai Qi¡¯s words, Bai Qiucha rarely rolled his eyes, saying, ¡°If you were beaten by Sister Yan since childhood for over ten years, you¡¯d probably be worse off than me.¡± Beaten for over ten years? Poor kid. Bai Qi sympathetically patted Bai Qiucha¡¯s shoulder in consolation. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s reaction, Bai Qiucha irritably said, ¡°Don¡¯t get too happy too soon. Aunt Leng is Sister Yan¡¯s teacher. Her passion for combat surpasses even Sister Yan¡¯s. So, if you want to successfully complete the training, you better mentally prepare.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s smile immediately froze on his face. If even Zhou Yan was scared to breathe heavily in front of Leng Feifei, one could only imagine how terrifying Leng Feifei was. Thinking about it, Zhang Shan might seem quite cute in comparison. At least, Zhang Shan wouldn¡¯t kick down a door. Whatever, let¡¯s take one step at a time. Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders and was then led by the Association staff to the academy dormitory by the castle. Matching the overall style of the surroundings, the students¡¯ dormitory also adopted an ancient design. However, it was fully equipped and was single-roomed, which Bai Qi appreciated. Finally, not having to experience living in an eight-person dormitory like his previous life. Bai Qi and others reported quite late, so the dorms were almost full, leaving only a corner for Bai Qi. Bai Qi didn¡¯t mind this. After all, he spent at least half of his twenty-four hours a day in the mysteries. The dorm was truly just for sleeping. There was basically no difference between giving him a lakeside room or a basement. Bai Qiucha, as the future successor of the Bai family, naturally had a mansion in Songlin City. However, Bai Qiucha didn¡¯t seem to want to make it too special, so he also opened a dormitory room opposite Bai Qi. ¡°Considering Aunt Leng¡¯s personality, there¡¯s a good chance of a combat test tomorrow, so you should rest well today.¡± Bai Qiucha reminded Bai Qi and then closed the dormitory door. It was apparent that he was still holding a grudge against Bai Qi for abandoning him. Bai Qi shrugged off this situation, unfazed. He had already gotten used to Bai Qiucha¡¯s tsundere image and went straight into the mysteries after entering the dormitory. He spent the last few days on Bai Qiucha¡¯s private plane. To avoid suddenly appearing mid-air while entering and exiting the mysteries, Bai Qi hadn¡¯t entered them for a few days. Now, he finally got a chance, so naturally, he wanted to check on the situation there. Aw-woooo¡­ (Human, I admit my mistake, please take this thing away¡­) As soon as Bai Qi entered the secret realm, the Husky rushed to him frantically, looking at Bai Qi with a face full of grief. Seeing Husky looking like this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. The idiot had been subdued by Alpha but was not discouraged, but now it actually surrendered to a slime monster? There¡¯s always something out there that can defeat another, this saying really was true. The Slime Monster seemed to sense Bai Qi¡¯s arrival, its jelly-like body suddenly sprouting two large eyes. After looking at Bai Qi for a few moments, it jumped onto Bai Qi, and then began to dance wildly. Bilop, bllop. ¡°Uh, I have no idea what you¡¯re trying to say.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion, he had not established a contract with the Slime Monster, so he couldn¡¯t understand what it was thinking. Just as Bai Qi was feeling perplexed, Schuck, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly woke up and said, ¡°It says it¡¯s very happy living here, and it¡¯s asking if you, Beast Master, could not send it away.¡± ¡°Schuck, can you understand the Slime Monster¡¯s dialect?¡± Schuck shook his head and said, ¡°Of course I can¡¯t understand, but Beta can.¡± Bai Qi then realized, Beta¡¯s Soul Whisper could allow it to make a connection with someone else¡¯s soul, understanding the Slime Monster¡¯s language was certainly not a problem. ¡°Beta, you¡¯re finally useful.¡± Bai Qi patted Beta¡¯s head with relief, ¡°Tell it for me, I won¡¯t send it away.¡± Although he was still uncertain about whether to form a contract with the Slime Monster as his third pet beast or not, Bai Qi did not plan on letting it go even if he decided not to. After all, it was a mutant species, if not now, he could always keep it for contracting later. It¡¯s not too much trouble to feed it. Woof woof! (I refuse!) Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s plan to keep the Slime Monster, Beta turned its head away and ignored Bai Qi. Bai Qi asked, ¡°Is that so? I was actually thinking about bringing you out to play, but it seems there¡¯s no need now?¡± Aw-woo? (Go out to play?) Beta¡¯s eyes lit up at those words. If it could go outside, wouldn¡¯t it have the chance to get rid of this annoying slime? Thinking about finally being able to free itself from the Slime Monster¡¯s bondage, Beta immediately made contact with the Slime Monster. Woof, woof! Bllop, bllop. Woof, woof! Bllop, bllop. The dog and the Slime Monster happily began communicating and quickly came to a conclusion. Woof, woof! (Human, it understands your intentions, but it¡¯s asking if it can stay in a different place.) Bai Qi asked in confusion, ¡°A different place? Where?¡± Beta glanced at Alpha¡¯s direction but remained silent. Bai Qi then looked at Beta suspiciously, ¡°This isn¡¯t you settling scores, is it?¡± Aw-woooo! ¡°Human, you¡¯re insulting my doggy dignity!¡± Beta retorted Bai Qi¡¯s words indignantly, but the shifting of its eyes exposed its true intentions. ¡°Schuck, maybe you should take over.¡± Bai Qi looked at Schuck, who immediately understood what to do. He directly stunned Beta and took full control of its body. ¡°Beast Master, I suggest you also integrate the Thunder Stone into my evolutionary process, as this body¡¯s electric resistance is increasing.¡± After stunning Beta, Schuck made a very serious suggestion to Bai Qi. ¡°Uh, okay.¡± Bai Qi nodded at Schuck¡¯s words. Schuck, an intelligence borne from the same body, was pretty ruthless to itself. It made him wonder if becoming fused with the smart brain made its thinking become mechanical as well. Poor Beta. Though, Schuck¡¯s suggestion was indeed a good one. Like that Thunder Roar Cannon from last time, if Husky could command both thunder and fire abilities, it would undoubtedly be a lot more convenient. It didn¡¯t take long for Schuck to finish communicating with the Slime Monster, exposing its real thoughts to Bai Qi. The request was simple, just ensure it¡¯s well-fed. ¡°I see, that¡¯s easy to solve. There are lots of things I can¡¯t provide, but three meals a day is no problem, you can stay here without worry.¡± Looking at the gradually forming planting area in the secret realm, Bai Qi made a decision that he would regret for the rest of his life! ¡°As long as it doesn¡¯t cause destruction, you can eat anything else, eat your fill!¡± Chapter 114 - Chapter 114: Chapter 113: The Start of Training Camp Chapter 114: Chapter 113: The Start of Training Camp Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, the slime¡¯s eyes narrowed into a thin slit and rubbed affectionately on Bai Qi¡¯s face before hopping and bouncing towards the planting area. It was a bit tired of the taste of Blast Power recently and wanted to try something new. Blorp blorp? The slime reached a pile of Soul-Calming Grass and curiously prodded it. Suddenly, it expanded, swallowing the entire pile of the grass. Belch- After devouring such a large pile of Soul-Calming Grass, the slime seemed quite satisfied. It let out a full burp and lay motionless on the spot. Its body, which had become bright red from ingesting a large amount of Blast Power, gradually became transparent. Seeing the slime in this state, Bai Qi, who had originally planned to discuss the secret realm transformation with Schuck, was stunned on the spot. ¡°Schuck, didn¡¯t I just say I¡¯d feed it all it wants?¡± Schuck nodded his head and said, ¡°So, Beast Master, are you planning to go back on your word?¡± Bai Qi stiffened at his words, and said, ¡°Of course not. I am always a man of my word!¡± With that, Bai Qi walked over to the slime, hugged it in his arms, and said, ¡°Ahem, but the recent secret realm transformation has been a bit chaotic. I think I¡¯d better take this little guy out first.¡± Schuck:¡±¡­¡± After Bai Qi left the Secret Realm, he looked at the blazing sun outside the window and decided against going out. He directly replenished Alpha, who had just come out of the Evolution Egg, with an egg and tossed the slime to one side. Then he started toying with the Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube. Recently, because he was busy studying Rune Evolution, Bai Qi basically had no time to study the Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube. Now that he had some free time, he naturally wanted to give it a thorough inspection. According to the results of his previous research, a low- level servant could carry one rune, a mid-level servant two¡­a high-grade elite six, and so on. Almost every bloodline small level could carry one more rune. Now that Alpha had been promoted to the Intermediate Lord Level, in theory, it should be able to carry two more runes. Bai Qi naturally wouldn¡¯t miss this opportunity to enhance their power. Moreover, playing with this Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube actually enhanced his Spirit Power. Although the effect wasn¡¯t as noticeable as using the Evolution Egg, it was all about steady progress and accumulating small gains. Bai Qi had already observed in the assembly hall that the lowest level of the other participants was around three while there were a few at level four. As for level five, in theory, they shouldn¡¯t need to come here for training. Knock Knock Knock! Just as Bai Qi was engrossed in solving the tenth-order Rubik¡¯s Cube, a knock on the door interrupted his train of thought. Bai Qi was a stranger here, and the only two people he knew were Bai Qiucha and Gu Shan. according to Gu Shan¡¯s reticent nature, the chances of him taking the initiative to approach were slim. So it might be Bai Qiucha. ¡°I hope he¡¯s not here to get back at me for this morning¡¯s incident¡­¡± Bai Qi thought to himself with some unease. After all, he had hitched a ride on the other¡¯s private plane. His actions were indeed a bit out of line. If it really came to that, he¡¯d let him have a go at it. Bai Qi gritted his teeth and silently made up his mind. He then opened the door, only to find Luo Xiang standing there. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to catch up with you. I thought you¡¯d be late.¡± Luo Xiang sized up Bai Qi and said, ¡°So, how is it? Getting along with Zhang Shan okay?¡± ¡°Heh¡­ I¡¯m not dead yet.¡± Bai Qi chuckled and turned to walk into the room, with Luo Xiang not hesitating to follow him in. ¡°Brother Luo, didn¡¯tyou just say you were in a hurry? How come you¡¯re back so soon? Have you already taken care of it?¡± Returning to the room, Bai Qi casually put the Rubik¡¯s Cube aside, and asked. ¡°Notyet, but I¡¯m also one of the instructors for this training, I had to come back either way.¡± Luo Xiang shrugged, and said, ¡°Also, stop calling me ¡®Team Leader.¡± It sounds weird. Just call me by my name or Brother Luo, like Cha does.¡± ¡°Uh, Brother Luo, you¡¯re also an instructor?¡± ¡°I am the Master of the Sunrise Level after all. Is it really that strange to be an instructor?¡± ¡°Not strange at all. It¡¯s entirely reasonable!¡± Bai Qi yanked the corner of his mouth. Given Luo Xiang¡¯s character, he was pretty sure that Luo Xiang would just provide a few clues and let him figure the rest out. Speaking from experience, no objections allowed. ¡°But I won¡¯t stay for long. Most of the time, the training will be handled by the head instructor.¡± With that, a sympathetic expression crossed Luo Xiang¡¯s face, and he said, ¡°Don¡¯t say I didn¡¯t warn you, you¡¯d better bring plenty of supplements for the upcoming training. I¡¯m afraid you won¡¯t be able to handle it otherwise.¡± Supplements? Sorry, that¡¯s one thing I¡¯ve got plenty of. Bai Qi quietly noted Luo Xiang¡¯s advice. Luo Xiang noticed the slime on Bai Qi¡¯s bedside and was instantly intrigued, picking it up. ¡°A slime? Are you planning on doing some sort of research again?¡± Luo Xiang naturally knew about Bai Qi¡¯s previous research on rune evolution. Upon seeing the slime, he immediately had this thought. ¡°You think too highly of me. How on earth would I research a slime¡­¡± Luo Xiang chuckled, ¡°Who knows? After all, before you, no one thought about tattooing their pets with a rune engraving knife. On my way here, I¡¯ve heard about quite a few people trying to add runes to their pets.¡± Holy crap, is the tattoo era really coming? Bai Qi looked somewhat surprised, while Luo Xiang continued, ¡°But as far as I know, nearly all of them have failed.¡± As Bai Qi had originally predicted, most pets¡¯ body structures were far more complex than undead creatures. This presented a fatal problem for runes, which required stable energy circulation. It seemed that there would be plenty of research to do if they wanted to popularize rune evolution amongst other pets. ¡°By the way, Brother Luo, did you come looking for me just to talk about this?¡± Luo Xiang nodded, ¡°Of course, there¡¯s something else.¡± ¡°This training program is the largest one in recent years. Besides improving the younger generation¡¯s abilities, it¡¯s also meant to select students for the Six Tower.¡± ¡°Students of the Six Tower? Like Lu Qing?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyebrows rose, immediately recalling Lu Qing, who had taken the initiative to strike up a conversation with him previously. ¡°You¡¯ve already met Lu Qing? Well, he does primarily focus on runes, so it¡¯s natural that he would be interested in you.¡± Luo Xiang said, ¡°Since you¡¯vealready been in contact, I assume you¡¯re familiar with the history of the Six Tower.¡± ¡°The Six Tower, as the core of the association, mainly consists of carefully chosen members. After all, joining the Six Tower means more opportunities and resources. In comparison, the short-term support from intensive training doesn¡¯t quite measure up.¡± ¡°So what I¡¯m saying is, if you don¡¯t have any particular place you want to join after graduation, you might consider striving for it.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi nodded. Naturally, obtaining more resources was beneficial. However, he was the lowest-ranked in this training program, so whether he could compete for a spot would ultimately depend on fate. ¡°Oh right, this training program operates on a points system. You can exchange points for materials within the Holy Relic Tower ¡ª even mythical materials can be exchanged!¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi abruptly stood up, his eyes full of determination. He was determinated to get his hands on the mythical materials inside the Holy Relic Tower, and no one, not even the president himself, could stop him. He had his own words on that! Gathering hall. Full of energy, Bai Qi arrived at the hall early with Bai Qiucha, hoping to prepare ahead. However, he found that the hall was already packed; he was actually among the last arrivals. There are overachievers everywhere these days¡­ Bai Qi quietly sighed before he closed his eyes to meditate on the spot, waiting for Leng Feifei¡¯s arrival. According to Bai Qiucha, there was a high likelihood that a large-scale battle would take place today to assess the abilities of all students, and possibly rank them, thereby encouraging competition among the students. Bai Qi was quite familiar with these tactics, so he wasn¡¯t surprised. Finally, at exactly eight o¡¯clock, Leng Feifei made her timely appearance in the gathering hall. With her were Luo Xiang, Zhang Shan, and a few other people Bai Qi didn¡¯t recognize. It appeared that they were going to be the instructors for this training program. After a quick glance at the essentially unchanged number of students, she nodded, and then threw out a palm-sized wooden door. The wooden door grew with the wind, quickly enlargifying into a ten-person high size, standing tall in the middle of the gathering hall. ¡°Is that¡­ the entrance to the Secret Realm?¡± The instant Leng Feifei took out the wooden door, Bai Qi immediately sensed an aura similar to that of the Secret Realm Ring. After seeing the deep passage behind the door, he was convinced this was the case. Is today¡¯s content going to take place within the Secret Realm? ¡°Since you chose to stay, I assume you¡¯ve prepared mentally. So now, I¡¯ll announce the first task for this training session: running!¡± Running? The Beast Masters began to whisper amongst themselves in surprise, clearly not expecting Leng Feifei¡¯s task to be so simple. ¡°Tsk, these youngsters are still too naive, thinking that running will be as easy as pie. It might not be the hardest task, but it certainly is the most torturous one,¡± Luo Xiang couldn¡¯t help but snicker, while Zhang Shan coldly warned him, ¡°Mind your image. And leaking the content of the training just now counts as disclosing confidential information. 1 will report this to the Schizonepeta Tower.¡± ¡°Such a buzzkill.¡± Luo Xiang sighed, but obediently shut his mouth. The Schizonepeta Tower wasn¡¯t a place for just anyone. If he provoked this guy too much, it was entirely possible he would be sent there. One must choose one¡¯s friends wisely ¡­ Bai Qi looked at the Secret Realm¡¯s entrance in front of him and then at Luo Xiang, who was casting a mysterious smile his way. He sensed something was off. If all they were doing was running, there was no need to decamp into the Secret Realm. There were plenty of open spaces in Songlin City. Seeing this, Leng Feifei didn¡¯t waste any more words. She took the lead in passing through the entrance to the Secret Realm, saying, ¡°I¡¯ll lead the way. Until I stop running, the task doesn¡¯t end.¡± Without waiting for the Beast Masters to react, she immediately started running into the entrance, disappearing into the passage soon after. Seeing this, the Beast Masters stopped hesitating and hurried after her. Bai Qi was no exception. He stepped in without lagging behind. However, in the moment he crossed the gate, he felt his body sinking and almost lost his balance. Others weren¡¯t as lucky. They fell to the ground as soon as they entered the gate. The people behind them didn¡¯t have time to avoid and ended up in a heap together. Looking at their embarrassing state, Bai Qi silently distanced himself. He tried moving a bit and quickly noticed the anomaly here. The gravity here seems to be much stronger than outside. Chapter 115 - Chapter 115: Chapter 114: Tearing Ferocious Beasts Apart With Bare Hands Isnt A Dream? Chapter 115: Chapter 114: Tearing Ferocious Beasts Apart With Bare Hands Isn¡¯t A Dream? Translator: 549690339 Watching the Beast Masters around him lose balance due to the sudden change in gravity, Bai Qi took out a steel ball from his secret realm and casually threw it to roughly judge the gravity difference here. ¡°Almost double the gravity, huh¡­¡± Bai Qi moved his body around, slowly adapting to the gravity here. Meanwhile, individuals like Bai Qiucha, Zhou Yan, and some other Four Stage Beast Masters had already taken the lead after a brief pause. Being Four Stage Beast Masters, their physical quality was naturally much better compared to that of the Third Stage Beast Masters. Especially for someone like Zhou Yan, who had been physically training since a young age, this level of gravity difference was almost negligible. However, after a brief adaptation period, Bai Qi quickly adjusted his pace and kept up with the Four Stage Beast Masters, leaving the Third Stage Beast Masters gaping in surprise. Was this guy really a Second Stage Beast Master? ¡°Hey, I thought you¡¯d be weak like those nerds. Didn¡¯t expect you to be in such good shape. How about we spar sometime?¡± Seeing that Bai Qi was swiftly following them, Zhou Yan¡¯s interest in Bai Qi piqued. ¡°Eh, let¡¯s not. I¡¯m only at the second stage, I can¡¯t hold up in a fight.¡± Bai Qi immediately shook his head at Zhou Yan¡¯s proposition, deciding that it was better not to provoke a powerful face who had been chasing after and beating Bai Qiucha for over a decade. ¡°Fair enough, Bai Qi, make sure to keep at it. I¡¯ll come and find you once you¡¯re at the third stage.¡± Zhou Yan nodded, looked at the group of Third Stage Beast Masters catching up from behind, and suddenly accelerated to catch up with Leng Feifei. Although Leng Feifei was leading, she always maintained a fixed distance from the first batch of students. Now that Zhou Yan had sped up, Leng Feifei1 s speed also increased, making the Beast Masters behind her grumble in dismay. They were Beast Masters, not warriors, and they had spent almost all their time improving their spirit power. They couldn¡¯t handle Leng Feifei¡¯s torment with just the physical strength buff their pets provided. However, grumbling aside, these young Beast Masters gritted their teeth and pursued. Aside from their individual talents, they were chosen for specialized training because of their mental aptitudes. More importantly, they all shared a common goal. Joining the Six Tower! Watching the Beast Masters behind him gritting their teeth and pressing on, Bai Qi once again recognized the benefits the Evolution Egg granted him. A physique that surpasses ordinary Beast Masters! If he, at only the Second stage, was already catching up with the physicality of the Four Stage Beast Masters, how terrifying would his physical strength be once he became a legend? Perhaps, tearing ferocious beasts apart with his bare hands wasn¡¯t just a dream?! Thinking of that, Bai Qi was suddenly filled with excitement. A small goal gradually formed in his heart. Become a Legendary Beast Master! Due to the special magnetic field in this secret realm, the timing devices of all the Beast Masters were practically useless, with most of them unaware of how long they had been running. Sensibly, they just continued to move forward after the group in front of them. At the same time, the young Beast Masters who had entered the passage at the same time were gradually separating. The leading group was still headed by Four Stage Beast Masters like Zhou Yan, although a few Third Stage Beast Masters, who had obviously undergone relevant training, had slowly joined in. The second group was composed mostly of Third Stage Beast Masters who were keeping pace with the first group as their differences weren¡¯t that big. As for the third group, the difference was quite significant. In this deep and seemingly endless tunnel, those with relatively weak physical constitutions gradually felt an additional burden. As the gap between them and the lead group increased, this burden also grew until they ultimately collapsed. ¡°I¡¯m done, I quit!¡± Finally, a few Beast Masters could no longer bear the strain and they fell to the ground after shouting their intention to quit. This reaction gradually spread among the other Beast Masters around them. As Bai Qi heard sporadic shrieks from behind and noticed that the tunnel in front of him still didn¡¯t seem to have an end, he couldn¡¯t help but ask Bai Qiucha, ¡°How long do we have to keep running?¡± Bai Qiucha shook her head, saying, ¡°I¡¯m not sure either, but I guess we may have to keep running for a while.¡± Although the first group only had seven or eight people, the second group still had a considerable number of people. Based on his understanding of Leng Feifei, there was no way she would end the test so easily. ¡°Is that so?¡± Bai Qi nodded in understanding, glanced at Gu Shan, who was running out of breath between the first and second groups, and took out a bottle of God¡¯s Water, asking, ¡°Want some?¡± Gu Shan looked startled and then shookhis head, stating, ¡°Thanks, but I can handle it.¡± ¡°Alright then.¡± Bai Qi shrugged at Gu Shan¡¯s response. Gu Shan, being one of the only two Second Stage Beast Masters in this training camp, had managed to stay close behind the first group, which greatly surprised Bai Qi. Was it because of the dual talents? Just like how Beast pets would use up energy values when casting skills, Beast Masters would also consume physical strength when making use of their talents. Generally, the higher the quality of the talent, the more physical strength it consumed. Zhang Kai¡¯s Silent Talent, for instance, demanded an exceedingly high level of physical stamina. Otherwise, if Zhang Kai had his talent active throughout, there wouldn¡¯t be any competition for others. As for a dual-talent user like Gu Shan, without enough physical strength, he would probably collapse from exhaustion just by activating both this talents. So, that might also be the reason why Leng Feifei took them for an extended run today. As a crucial component of combat, a Beast Master¡¯s ability to maintain their talent greatly influenced battle outcomes, and increasing their stamina only had advantages, not disadvantages. Thinking of this, Bai Qi didn¡¯t feel rushed anymore and took a sip from the God¡¯s Water. It wasn¡¯t that he was running out of energy, itwas just that his mouth felt a bit lonely. Seeing Bai Qi like this, Lu Qing, who also maintained a leading position, sniffed and said, ¡°Is this God¡¯s Water?¡± She even vocalized the scent, her nose almost as good as Beta¡¯s. Bai Qi looked at Lu Qing with some astonishment and nodded. ¡°As a researcher, one should have a healthy physique. Bodies maintained through supplements aren¡¯t useful.¡± Lu Qing pushed his glasses, quickened his pace, passed Bai Qi, and joined Zhou Yan at the forefront. ¡°Was I just mocked?¡± Bai Qi looked at Lu Qing somewhat blankly while Bai Qiucha tugged at the corner of her mouth with a face full of schadenfreude. Being targeted by a disciple of the Tower of Knowledge, Bai Qi¡¯s upcoming days might not be so easy. ¡°That¡¯s the Bai Qi Luo Xiang keeps mentioning, interesting¡­¡± As the group spoke, their conversation escaped Leng Feifei¡¯s attention. As she glanced back at the troops behind her, a dangerous glint suddenly flashed in Leng Feifei¡¯s eyes. ¡°So, he still has time to flirt. Seems like mere gravity is too laid-back.¡± No sooner had her words fallen than the previously silent tunnel with only the sounds of footsteps emitted sounds of shifting stones, accompanied by the buzz of wings from behind. ¡°These are Bewitching Poison Bees!¡± [Name]: Bewitching Poison Bees [Nature]: Toxin System, Insect System [Growth Level]: Low-level Elite The poison of the Bewitching Poison Bees was very special. It wouldn¡¯t cause any real damage to opponents, but instead induced all sorts of strange illusions. If one was not mentally strong enough, they would easily expose their true thoughts. ¡°I want to become the number one in Songlin!¡± ¡°Wu wu wu¡­ Mom, I¡¯m afraid of the dark!¡± ¡°A Mao, why did you abandon me? Didn¡¯t we agree to be brothers?¡± The Bewitching Poison Bees appeared suddenly, and many Beast Masters were affected before they even had the chance to react, turning the lifeless tunnel into a lively spectacle. ¡°Who would have thought, these people have a lot of drama in them¡­¡± Watching the soap-opera-like scene behind him, Bai Qi shivered. He was ready to summon his spirit beast at any moment. There were too many Bewitching Poison Bees, and he wasn¡¯t sure if he could withstand an attack. If he ended up like these guys, he wouldn¡¯t have the face to go out. It wasn¡¯t only Bai Qi who thought this way. A few slower runners had already activated the Curse Mark, preparing to summon their spirit beasts. ¡°A friendly reminder: unless the teacher actively tells you to summon the Beast Control, it¡¯s best not to rely on Beast Control to help. Otherwise¡­¡± Before she could finish her sentence, several Beast Masters from the back had summoned their spirit beasts to fend off the Bewitching Poison Bees, but before they could do anything, a flash of light came from behind Leng Feifei and knocked down those spirit beasts. ¡°I¡¯ve said, today¡¯s training focus is running, not beast duels. If anyone else summons Beast Control for defense in this tunnel, I¡¯ll count them as disqualified immediately.¡± Leng Feifei gave a look behind her, the light returned to her side, revealing a fully-armed ghost. ¡°A Soul Race spirit beast?¡± Bai Qi was a little surprised. Seeing Leng Feifei¡¯s absurd physique, he thought she was just like Wen Ruoshui, both being Combat System Beast Masters. He didn¡¯t expect her to have a Soul Race spirit beast. ¡°Aunt Leng¡¯s Soul of the General isn¡¯t a common Soul Race creature.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s expression, Bai Qiucha was quick to enlighten him. But before she could say more, at the end of the tunnel where it used to stretch into the distance, a light suddenly appeared. Is it over?! The Beast Masters instantly saw hope, bursting into a full sprint, finally outrunning the Bewitching Poison Bees. The Bewitching Poison Bees didn¡¯t chase them any further and instead targeted the Beast Masters who fell behind. However, Bai Qi and the other Beast Masters who made it out of the tunnel had no sympathy or ridicule for those unlucky ones, their attention was completely focused on the sight before them. Upon exiting the tunnel, a massive rainforest appeared before Bai Qi. The foggy forest was so dense that he couldn¡¯t see what was inside. A chasm separated the tunnel and the rainforest, and only one iron rope connected them across the chasm. This can¡¯t be their idea to make them climb the rope. So cliche! Bai Qi complained to himself while Leng Feifei had already jumped onto the rope, running towards the other end without looking back. Well, it looks like that¡¯s the case¡­ Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: Chapter 115: Still Have to Rely on the Dog Chapter 116: Chapter 115: Still Have to Rely on the Dog Translator: 549690339 Soon, Leng Feifei¡¯s figure disappeared into the mist, leaving a group of Beast Masters staring at each other. Bai Qi walked to the edge of the cliff and looked over. Hmm, it was so deep that if he fell, he could consider where to go in his next life. Bai Qi looked at the lock chain swaying in the wind and could not help but complain, ¡°So, we are supposed to reach the other side through this lock chain? This training is a bit too thrilling.¡± ¡°Thrilling? The instructor was quite restrained today.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Zhou Yan could not help but licked his lips, took a flip and fell onto the lock chain, swiftly heading towards the other side just like Leng Feifei. ¡°Shall we set off?¡± Bai Qiucha glanced at Bai Qi and followed Zhou Yan¡¯s movement to step on the lock chain. However, after a few steps, she backed up again. ¡°The lock chain is shaking too much, it¡¯s impossible for a normal person to get across.¡± Bai Qi looked at Zhou Yan in the distance who was walking as if on level ground, feeling a bit strange. So, in your eyes, two people ahead aren¡¯t normal? Even though he agreed with her, but my dear, is it really okay to express it so directly? Looking at Zhou Yan who had suddenly stopped on the lock chain and turned back to look, Bai Qi suddenly understood why Zhou Yan had been beating Bai Qiucha for more than a decade. Talking bad behind other¡¯s back, who else to beat if not you! However, despite his criticism, they still had to cross the lock chain. Bai Qi stared at the lock chain for a while, then took out a measuring tool and compared it to the lock chain, then dumped out a pile of materials from his magical pocket and began assembling them skillfully. Since they were in a magical space, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t enter his own pocket dimension, but he could take out things from it. As for the reason, Bai Qi didn¡¯t understand it either. Bai Qi¡¯s actions attracted a lot of attention, and curious eyes were cast on him. It was obviously unrealistic to try and cross without relying on their magical creatures, so they wanted to see what good idea Bai Qi could come up with. Soon, an electric zip line appeared in Bai Qi¡¯s hand. Leng Feifei only said that they couldn¡¯t use their magical creatures, she didn¡¯t say they couldn¡¯t use equipment. Coolly holding the zip line, he came to the lock chain, installed it very skillfully, and then looked at Bai Qiucha, ¡°Do you need me to make one for you?¡± Bai Qiucha shook her head. Suddenly, a pair of bone wings appeared behind her, and she simply flew up. Bone wings? Could it be that Bai Qiucha was also a human-beast hybrid? Thinking of Bai Heguang¡¯s legendary pet beast, Jiuyou Darkbird, Bai Qi¡¯s gaze suddenly became ambiguous. However, Bai Qiucha quickly explained her situation. ¡°My talent is Soul Communicator, which allows me to turn some of a Beast¡¯s abilities into my own.¡± Flapping her wings, Bai Qiucha said, ¡°The instructor only said we couldn¡¯t summon our beasts, she didn¡¯t say we couldn¡¯t use our talents, right?¡± What? Talents can be used this way? Looking at the rapidly innovating Bai Qiucha, Bai Qi¡¯s worldview was once again broken. Using one¡¯s own talents to pass was indeed not a violation. However, the Soul Communicator¡¯s talents were a bit too much. Bai Qi looked at the Evolution Egg in the Beast Control Space, silently picturing a few usage methods. Flying egg? Bomb egg? Looking at the Evolution Egg lying steadfastly in the Beast Control Space, Bai Qi silently gave up these unrealistic ideas. He fixed the other end of the electric zip line to his body, then activated the power and headed towards the other end of the lock chain. Seeing this, Bai Qiucha didn¡¯t wait any longer and followed with her bone wings fluttering. The actions of the two undoubtedly opened a new world to the remaining Beast Masters. There were numerous individuals who tried to use their talents or create tools, and there were also those who simply gave up because they were helpless. After all, Leng Feifei said that training adopted a point system. As long as they didn¡¯t violate any rules, they would just lose some points at most. Compared to the dangerous lock chain in front of them, losing a few points was something they could afford. The lock chain was very long, and the middle swung more violently. However, it didn¡¯t affect Bai Qi. Instead, he took advantage of the wind to accelerate towards the other side, even catching up with Zhou Yan, who started first. ¡°Hmm?¡± Seeing that Bai Qi was able to cross the lock chain in this way, Zhou Yan was curious. However, after seeing the astonishing speed of Bai Qi¡¯s electric zip line, she didn¡¯t care about that anymore and hurriedly accelerated her running. Leng Feifei had arranged similar training for her several times. If she couldn¡¯t be the first to pass, she would have a hard time in the future. It would be a loss, but given Leng Feifei¡¯s character, she wouldn¡¯t care if her opponent had used other auxiliary tools. However, as Zhou Yan ran, the already swinging lock chain began to swing more violently, directly affecting the people behind her. Seeing this, Bai Qi did not dare to be careless and immediately ran the zip line at full power, speeding towards the finish line. Finally, the zip line reached the end of the lock chain, and Bai Qi flipped onto the ground. Behind him was Zhou Yan with a sad face and Bai Qiucha who was flying in with her bone wings. ¡°Your adaptability is good, not as rigid as some bookworms.¡± Leng Feifei glanced at the electric zip line and said to Bai Qi, ¡°But next time, I hope to see you cross the zip line with your own abilities, understand?¡± There¡¯s a next time? Bai Qi was silent, he had a general idea of what his life would be like for the next six months, but he obediently nodded. After reprimanding Bai Qi, Leng Feifei turned her gaze towards Zhou Yan, the usually fearlessly daring Zhou Yan shivered unconsciously under Leng Feifei¡¯s stare. ¡°It seems like you¡¯ve been too relaxed recently, after today¡¯s training, you¡¯re penalized to sprint back and forth on the chain a hundred times!¡± ¡°Yes, teacher!¡± Hearing Leng Feifei¡¯s decision, Zhou Yan immediately agreed loudly, while he also let out a sigh of relief. Following the arrival of the three, another group of people arrived consecutively, but the ones who arrived immediately after were not the several Four Stage Beast Masters that Bai Qi had anticipated, but instead Lu Qing. Lu Qing¡¯s method of advancing was the same as Zhou Yan¡¯s, she also walked over on the chain. However, it wasn¡¯t due to exceptional physical prowess, but rather the pair of shoes on Lu Qing¡¯s feet that shimmered with the glow of runes. Was it a treasure artifact? Bai Qi curiously studied it for a few moments, and memorized the runes on it. The Rune Department was a major school, not purely for researching runes alone, the study of treasure artifacts was also part of it. As a product of the previous era, the value of treasure artifacts were not to be underestimated, some powerful ones could even spark a scramble among legends. Of course, Bai Qi didn¡¯t believe he could make a treasure artifact at this point, but that didn¡¯t stop him from preparing in advance. One must have dreams, who knows if one day he might succeed. However, Lu Qing clearly noticed the attention from Bai Qi. After landing, she immediately dispersed the glow of the runes, showing no intention of letting Bai Qi memorize it. Being rejected by Bai Qi in front of so many people earlier, it was impossible for Lu Qing to not bear a grudge. Now seeing Bai Qi interested in her rune shoes, how could she be willing? The group waited for a while, but no more people came over the chain, from nearly a hundred students now only dozen remained. ¡°Good, by successfully completeing the first task, you¡¯ve proven yourselves having the basic qualifications to be competent Beast Masters.¡± Leng Feifei looked around, nodded in approval. With a snap of her fingers, everyone who¡¯d failed in the passage or were blocked by the chain reappeared. ¡°As for you all, considering this was the first round of assessments, I won¡¯t disqualify you yet, I will just deduct the corresponding credits. However, it won¡¯t be so easy next time.¡± Upon hearing Leng Feifei¡¯s words, the disqualified students felt as if they¡¯d been pardoned, but they quickly fell into worry. Who knew when Instructor Leng¡¯s next training session would be? If there was another round tomorrow, wouldn¡¯t they be doomed? However, Instructor Leng clearly had no intention of calming them down. Turning towards the rainforest behind her, she said, ¡°Now, I¡¯ll announce the second task ¨C eating!¡± Eh, why do Instructor Leng¡¯s tasks always feel so¡­ ordinary? Bai Qi curiously watched Leng Feifei. Given the experience from the round before, Bai Qi doubted that this ¡®eating¡¯ task declared by Leng Feifei would be a simple one, it might even be more troublesome than the previous running test. Sure enough, upon hearing the chatter of the students, Leng Feifei snapped her fingers again and nearly a hundred grilling stands appeared in front of everyone. ¡°Today¡¯s lunch is roast pork, everyone needs to catch a Wood Armor Wild Boar and take it here, otherwise forget about having any meals today.¡± [Name]: Wood Armor Wild Boar [Attribute]: Wood Element [Bloodline Level]: Low-Leevl Elite Feasting on Low-level elites, the association is so lavish! Bai Qi silently gave Leng Feifei a thumbs-up, although he didn¡¯t mind, the rest of the Beast Masters who hadn¡¯t yet recovered from the previous rounds were quite overwhelmed. Some of them had directly fallen in the passage while some others fell off climbing the chains. Although they were all transported away by the secret realm without any injuries, both their physical and spirit powers were substantially drained. If they were to fight now, they would be lucky to use half their abilities. After all, the state of the pet beasts were also influenced by the Beast Masters. Although this Wood Armor Wild Boar was just low-level elite, it was a social creature, capturing them wasn¡¯t going to be easy. Above all, the rainforest was so large, where were they supposed to find a Wood Armor Wild Boar? Leng Feifei leaned back, sinking into a couch that had popped up out of nowhere. She then took out an hourglass and placed it in front of her, ¡°To not disrupt your training this afternoon, the mealtime is limited to one hour. Those who don¡¯t want to go hungry better get moving.¡± ¡°Also, I don¡¯t want to see anyone eating whatever they¡¯ve carried with them.¡± Bai Qi froze upon hearing this, prepared in advance, was that not directed at him? Why was she singling him out? Hearing Leng Feifei¡¯s words, the Beast Masters who¡¯d planned resting a while before resuming their searches immediately got up. Summoning their pet beasts, they charged into the depths of the rainforest. ¡°I¡¯m going ahead.¡± Bai Qiucha waved a goodbye to Bai Qi, flapped her bone wings, and flew towards the rainforest. It¡¯s indeed beneficial being able to fly. Watching several people around him summoning flying Beast Control, Bai Qi¡¯s mouth was watering in envy. However, upon remembering the slime in the secret realm, he started to feel a headache again. Forget it, will see after reaching the third stage. Bai Qi wiped the corner of his mouth, summoned Husky, informed it of the target, and similarly started to advance into the rainforest. Even if they could fly, when it comes to finding things, they still have to rely on a dog! Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: Chapter 117: Is it Possible to Play This Way with a Slime Monster? Chapter 118: Chapter 117: Is it Possible to Play This Way with a Slime Monster? Translator: 549690339 Clearly, the slime monster very much enjoyed the taste of the highly poisonous wood armor. After gulping one down, it immediately began engulfing the next without any pause until its body was filled to the brink. Only then did it settle down. ¡°This little creature really will eat anything.¡± He remembered that there seemed to be a toxin resistance skill among the slime monster¡¯s abilities. He wondered if it acquired it by eating this way. In this case, it seemed like it wouldn¡¯t cost too much to raise this little creature. A smug curve formed at the corner of Bai Qi¡¯s mouth as he quietly expanded the slime monster¡¯s menu a little more. ¡°Let¡¯s eat first,¡± he said. Bai Qi looked at the now dripping wood armor wild boar meat and took a bite straight away. The meat was tender and required almost no effort to chew. After swallowing, he could feel a wave of energy flowing from his stomach to the rest of his body, quickly replenishing the energy he had lost while running. The strength recovery from the meat of a low-level elite creature was indeed impressive, nearly on par with God¡¯s Water, except it couldn¡¯t restore spirit power. Apparently, he didn¡¯t necessarily need to limit his focus to supplements, nutritious meals seemed to be another good choice. While Bai Qi was feasting heartily, Beta wasn¡¯t idle either. It squatted beside him, enjoying its own meal. As for Alpha, it was quietly handling the roasting process. Seeing the one-man-three-pet spectacle, other Beast Masters also hastened their roasting process. However, it was clear that not many of them had a moving encyclopedia like Schuck. Some of them who came late didn¡¯t even remove the highly poisonous wood armor and just started roasting it. Everyone had access to the Pet Beast Illustrated Handbook, but it didn¡¯t tell you how to cook wood armored wild boar. ¡°Their wilderness survival skills are too poor. I wonder what the guys back at the guild are doing.¡± Leng Feifei looked at the so-called elites¡¯ clumsy cooking methods, a flicker of impatience in her eyes. At this rate, they would have trouble surviving not only in the wilderness but also in larger secret realms. Sure enough, as time passed, signs of poisoning gradually appeared among some Beast Masters. Some were even so severely poisoned that their whole bodies swelled and glowed green, with the trend of evolving into giants. ¡°Phew, I haven¡¯t had such a satisfying meal for a longtime.¡± Bai Qi rubbed his bulging belly and laid down contentedly on the ground. Since his awakening into an Evolution Egg, he had gradually adopted the habit of using supplements to curb his hunger. It had been a long time since he had the tangible sense of satiety. ¡°Maybe I should keep a few wild boar in my secret realm. After all, I don¡¯t lack a bit of space.¡± Woof woof! (I approve!) Slurp slurp! (I agree!) Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Husky immediately stopped what it was doing, raised its paws to show its approval. Even the slime monster, who was silently digesting the highly poisonous wood armor, formed a hand to express its opinion by imitating Husky. Seeing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but find it amusing. He¡¯d truly raised two big eaters. After Bai Qi had eaten his fill, he began to observe the people around him. Bai Qjucha and Lu Qjng were also quick, having processed the wood armored wild boar and started eating. However, unlike Bai Qi¡¯s wolfish manner, these two only cooked the most essential parts of the wild boar. They even had a pair of cutlery which they used to eat their pork chops. Tsk, these big shots do have a refined way of eating. Seeing this, it seemed like he should prepare a cooking kit for the secret realm. By then, he could cook sweet and sour ribs, red-cooked lion¡¯s head, or twice- cooked pork. Would that not be more delicious than a simple roast? Bai Qi then looked in another direction. Gu Shan was also in the middle of his meal, and he seemed very skillful, clearly not new to this. However, some other people were in quite a predicament. There were some who were knocked out by the toxic fumes from the wood armor before they could even start eating. Others were not fully conscious from eating the meat without properly removing the highly toxic wood armor. There were even those who had completely turned green and started wreaking havoc. Out of almost a hundred Beast Masters, only around twenty had a stable lunch. Soon, an hour had passed, then Leng Feifei finally stood up, looked around, and said, ¡°Time¡¯sup!¡± As her words fell, the grills in front of everyone disappeared, together with the half-eaten roast pig. ¡°It¡¯s over, Auntie Leng is going to blow a fuse.¡± Bai Qjucha glanced at the chaotic scene and had a pretty good idea of what was about to happen. ¡°Can¡¯t even run or eat properly. What the hell did you guys eat growing up?¡± As expected, after a short silence, Leng Feifei suddenly exploded, verbally lashing out at all the Beast Masters. ¡°You even managed to poison yourselves eating wild boar. You¡¯ re still calling yourselves elites¡­ If I were you, I would¡­ If you don¡¯t want to die, then hurry up and¡­¡± A series of censored words flew out of Leng Feifei¡¯s mouth like a machine gun. The young Beast Masters¡¯ faces were red and hot, they wanted to retort, but they had no idea where to begin. ¡°How long is Instructor Leng going to scold them? Those guys seem like they¡¯re almost out.¡± Bai Qi glanced at a few people nearby who were gasping more than they were breathing and asked. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it should stop before anyone of these fellas die.¡± Bai Qiucha shrugged and said, ¡°But for now, we just have to wait.¡± Bai Qi was silent, following Bai Qiucha¡¯s example, he kept his eyes on his nose and nose on his heart, silently bearing Lip¡¯s baptism of Leng Feifei. Although it was a little harsh to hear, Leng Feifei¡¯s words were not without merit. Physical strength determined the effectiveness and duration of the Beast Master Talent, and the choice and processing of food decided the survival of the Beast Master in the wilderness. The two seemingly simple tasks of the day were closely related to the field adventures of the Beast Master. Kapok?! Seeing its food suddenly disappear, the Slime gathered a question mark over its head, seemingly puzzled by where its food had gone. However, the Slime quickly identified a new target. The green giants soaked in toxins. Then, to Bai Qi¡¯s surprise, the Slime bounced over to a student who was deeply poisoned, and swallowed him in one gulp. ¡°Holy cow, that thing can¡¯t be eaten!¡± Seeing the actions of the Slime, Bai Qi was instantly panicked. If it had swallowed a student from the special training, he wasn¡¯t even sure if he would be able to leave the classroom in his lifetime, let alone becoming a Legendary Beast Master. You just can¡¯t raise a glutton. Fortunately, the Slime didn¡¯t digest the student as he had feared. Instead, it visibly absorbed the toxins from the student¡¯s body and quickly moved onto the next student. By the time the toxins from the last student were absorbed by the Slime, it had completely turned into a big green ball and rolled back to Bai Qi. It spat out a green bubble and fell into a deep sleep. The Slime is used in this way? Instructor Leng also noticed the existence of the Slime and suddenly lost the mood to continue the lecture, saying, ¡°The training for today ends here, and the collective training this afternoon is cancelled.¡± With that, Instructor Leng disappeared on the spot. ¡°Phew, saved at last.¡± When they saw Instructor Leng leave, the Beast Masters breathed a sigh of relief. After many gave Bai Qi a grateful look, they rested on the spot. Zhou Yan and several others quickly gathered around Bai Qi, staring intently at the Slime. ¡°Bai Qi, this Slime of yours hasn¡¯t been contracted yet, right? Consider it, trade it to me? The price is negotiable!¡± Zhou Yan showed a strong interest in the Slime and directly stated his intention as soon as he arrived. ¡°Sorry, I still want to keep it for personal use.¡± Bai Qi responded without hesitation, refusing Zhou Yan¡¯s request. Physical mutations were one thing, but knowing that this little fellow can also detoxify, Bai Qi would never give it away under any circumstances. Looking at the resistance skills of this little guy, Bai Qi estimated that it could also absorb other things like radiation, apart from detoxification. A pet that can remove DEBUFF, he would have to be out of his mind to give it away! ¡°Okay, but I guess a hug won¡¯t hurt.¡± Zhou Yan sighed a bit disappointingly, then didn¡¯t wait for Bai Qi¡¯s agreement, hugged the Slime in his arms, apparently treating it like a pillow. ¡°That Slime just absorbed a large amount of toxins, if you don¡¯t want everyone here to get poisoned again, you better be gentle.¡± Watching the Slime constantly changing shape in Zhou Yan¡¯s hand, Lu Qing pushed her glasses up and quietly reminded him. ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of, if worse comes to worst, we can let this little guy absorb it back.¡± Zhou Yan shrugged indifferently, then turned to Bai Qi and looked pitiful. ¡°I mean, Bai Qi, aren¡¯t you really considering selling me this little guy? It¡¯s such a cute pet and it really doesn¡¯t fit into your pet lineup.¡± Bai Qi was speechless, is there a thing about pet lineup matching these days? And who said my pets are not cute? Look at Alpha, then look at Schuck Beta, which one¡­ Okay, none of them is really a cute pet. ¡°Never mind, I¡¯ll go and catch one myself another day.¡± Looking regretfully at the Slime in his hand, glowing like a green gem, Zhou Yan stuffed it back into Bai Qi¡¯s hand. Then he turned around and walked back the way he came. ¡°Now that the afternoon training has been cancelled, I¡¯m going back to train by myself. See you tomorrow.¡± Looking at Zhou Yan taking the lead, Lu Qing didn¡¯t stay any longer. She pushed her glasses and followed Zhou Yan. ¡°Let¡¯s go back too.¡± Seeing the other Beast Masters leaving one after another, Bai Qi didn¡¯t plan to stay any longer. Discovering the Slime¡¯s new use today, naturally, he wanted to study it carefully. Could it be possible to build up a Slime with full resistance and that would mean he wouldn¡¯t be affected by any DEBUFF anymore? Except for not being able to replenish health, this is simply a perfect auxiliary pet beast! Chapter 119 - Chapter 119: Chapter 118: Infinite Resistance Stacking? Chapter 119: Chapter 118: Infinite Resistance Stacking? Translator: 549690339 With Head Instructor Leng Feifei absent, the students no longer had any restrictions and quickly returned to the assembly hall, much more relaxed on the return trip. However, seeing that Leng Feifei had not taken away the Secret Realm Gate, they guessed they would be visiting here often in the upcoming half-year. Thinking about this, the Beast Masters scattered to prepare for the training the next day. Although they didn¡¯t know what kind of training would be waiting for them, they had to ensure they passed the first two tasks, or their participation in this training camp would be absolutely pointless. None of these things mattered to Bai Qi. After leaving the training secret space, he went back to his room, and then entered his own secret space. ¡°Alpha, call Ice Bone and the others over.¡± As soon as Bai Qi entered the secret space, he had Alpha find the hard-at-work skeleton soldiers and then wake up the slimes, who were sound asleep after a satisfying meal. ¡°Can you absorb their energy?¡± Ka-pu Ka-pu? A question mark appeared above the slime¡¯s head; it clearly didn¡¯t understand Bai Qi¡¯s intent. ¡°Tsk, not having a contract is really troublesome.¡± Bai Qi reluctantly had to bring out Beta as a translator again. Woof woof! (The human wants you to eat that skeleton.) Ka-pu? (Is it tasty?) Woof woof! (It¡¯s tasty!) After serial communication, the slime finally understood Bai Qi¡¯s intention, its body swiftly ballooning to envelop one Ice Bone soldier. Then, the cold aura of the Ice Bone began to dissipate at a speed visible to the naked eye until it disappeared completely. Due to the rapid energy loss, the Ice Bone lost its balance and collapsed. The Ice Bone was just a mid-level servant with low rank and pitifully low energy value. It simply couldn¡¯t withstand the energy absorption ability of the slime. ¡°This absorption speed seems faster than I thought. Bai Qi saw this and nodded, then signaled Alpha to pull the slime off the Ice Bone. He was counting on these free workers for the secret space transformation, so he couldn¡¯t let the slime drain them too much. Bai Qi carefully placed his hand on the slime to sense its condition but didn¡¯t find any cold resistance on it. ¡°There¡¯s no sign of frozen resistance. Is the Ice Bone too weak, or does developing resistances require some sort of opportunity?¡± Bai Qi paused, then said, ¡°Alpha, create an ice crystal barrier, remember to control the intensity.¡± Ever since the Dark Department Power and Frost Power combined into Withering Power, Alpha lost the ability to control ice and frost directly and could only control it indirectly through the ice crystal barrier. Crrrack. (Master, are you sure you want to do this? I¡¯m afraid it might get hurt.) Alpha could tell Bai Qi attached great importance to the slime, so it hesitated. ¡°It¡¯s okay, it can handle Blast Power without dying.¡± Upon hearing this, Alpha nodded, then carefully conjured up a palm-sized Ice Crystal Barrier and sent it in front of the slime. Ka-pu Ka-pu? (Food?) The slime circled the Ice Crystal Barrier a few times, then swallowed it in one gulp. As expected, even though Alpha deliberately weakened the energy on the Ice Crystal Barrier, the slime¡¯s current rank couldn¡¯t quite handle it. The moment the slime swallowed the Ice Crystal Barrier, it froze instantly. Cracks appeared on the jade-like surface of its body, as if it were going to shatter at any moment. ¡°Damn, I broke it!¡± Seeing the condition of the slime, Bai Qi immediately wanted Beta to help thaw Ka-pu Ka-pu ¡°It¡¯s delicious, I want more!¡± The slime seemed to have fallen in love with the taste of the Ice Crystal Barrier. It jumped onto Alpha and refused to leave. Awoo¡­ (I¡¯m¡­ relieved¡­) Seeing this, Beta¡¯s eyes teared up. The once extinguished heart of art in him revived. Seeing that the slime hadn¡¯t been injured, Bai Qi breathed a sigh of relief, placing his hand on it and began checking its status. [Name]: Slime [Nature]: Alien Series (Physical Mutations) [Growth Level]: Zero Stage Nine Level [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Servants [Racial Skills]: Energy Absorption, Mimicry, Corrosion, Toxin Resistance, Blazing Resistance, Radiation Resistance, Current Resistance, Frost Resistance [Energy Value): 3000 [Condition]: Evolvable ¡°So it was because the Ice Bone was too weak.¡± Seeing the frost resistance appear on the slime, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Judging from the current results, as long as the slime absorbs enough attribute energy of sufficient strength and doesn¡¯t die, it can develop corresponding resistances. Looking at the current situation, if resistances can be stacked indefinitely, provided enough resources and time, perhaps the slime could become the first pet beast in Federation history to have full resistances. ¡°I¡¯m not worried about magic resistance anymore, I wonder how its physical resistance will stack up.¡± Bai Qi looked at the slime wandering around Alpha, trying to eat the crystals on its body then immediately started the next test. However, the result did not surprise Bai Qi. Seeing the slime on the ground, shattered into countless pieces by Alpha¡¯s light tap, Bai Qi was, despite his disappointment, unsurprised. ¡°I must be too greedy to want a slime monster to have both magic and physical resistance talents,¡± Bai Qi mocked himself, but then a confident smile quickly appeared on his face. Having natural dual resistance was unrealistic, but it seemed possible to cultivate these traits later on. ¡°Let¡¯s get more materials first.¡± Having preliminary confirmation of the potential for a slime monster to have full magic resistance, Bai Qi didn¡¯t delay any further. He left the secret realm, logged directly onto the association website, and started shopping. Fire Armor Shell, Thunder Soil, Bone-swallowing Wood¡­ Bai Qi bought all sorts of strange attribute materials, the very picture of a spendthrift. Because he was at the association¡¯s headquarters, Bai Qi¡¯s orders were delivered to him quickly after being placed. ¡°Hello, please sign for your order.¡± The delivery man had a similar attire to Lu Qing, a one-piece robe. The only difference was the emblem on the chest. Lu Qing had a book, while the delivery man had a big tree. This delivery man was also a member of Six Tower. ¡°Thank you.¡± Bai Qi nodded and was about to take the box from the delivery man, but the man sidestepped him, saying, ¡°Some items inside are easily breakable, I can handle it.¡± The delivery man carefully placed the box into Bai Qi¡¯s room, then handed him a sheet of paper, saying, ¡°This is a detail of precautions for these items, please be careful.¡± Bai Qi took the paper given by the delivery man, gave it a quick glance, and was somewhat surprised. Fire Armor Shell, handle with care as it can produce high temperature and burn the skin if shattered. Thunder Soil, mild in nature, but shouldn¡¯t be mixed with water and fire attribute materials, as it may trigger thunderstorms. Bone-swallowing Wood, highly corrosive, recommended to wear gloves when handling. Direct contact with the sap can penetrate into the bones and cause osteomalacia. The paper was filled with detailed precautions and handling methods for all the materials, far more detailed than the descriptions on the website. Bai Qi had reason to suspect that the delivery man had summarized them himself. ¡°If there is nothing else, I¡¯ll go. There are still many orders for me to deliver.¡± Seeing Bai Qi reading attentively, the delivery man didn¡¯t plan to stay any longer. However, Bai Qi stopped him just as he reached the door. ¡°Hello, did you summarize these all by yourself?¡± The delivery man nodded and said, ¡°You could say that. I deal with these things all day. I summarized these in my spare time.¡± Bai Qi asked, ¡°So, you tried them all yourself?¡± A look of confusion came over the delivery man¡¯s face as he countered, What else?¡± Well, pretend I didn¡¯t ask. Feeling a bit aggrieved, Bai Qi nodded and asked, ¡°You are also a member of Six Tower, right?¡± The delivery man nodded and said, ¡°I forgot to introduce myself, Yi Xiaowei, an apprentice of the Holy Relic Tower.¡± ¡°Bai Qi.¡± Bai Qi shook hands with Yi Xiaowei, ¡°You seem to be about my age, why haven¡¯t I seen you at the group training?¡± Shrugging, Yi Xiaowei replied, ¡°I¡¯m not good at fighting, so I don¡¯t waste time on it. Dealing with materials is much more comfortable.¡± Comfortable? Are you sure the things you do are comfortable? Looking at the dangerous situations Yi Xiaowei had summarized on the paper from his own experiments, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help licking his lips. In ancient times, there was Shennong who sampled all kinds of plants, now there¡¯s Yi Xiaowei testing all kinds of materials. There really are so many brave people in this world! ¡°I still have orders to deliver, I can¡¯t chat anymore. If you¡¯re interested in this, you can come and find me at the Holy Relic Tower later. After checking the time, Yi Xiaowei waved at Bai Qi and hurried away. ¡°Holy Relic Tower¡­ Yi Xiaowei¡­ I really should go and check it out one day. Bai Qi watched Yi Xiaowei leave, then picked up the materials Yi Xiaowei had delivered and returned to the secret realm. ¡°Slime monster, come, let¡¯s eat some soil and see the effect. The next day. The assembly hall. Having had the experience of the first day, all the Beast Masters who were originally lightly armed were now fully equipped. Some brought supplements, some brought cooking utensils, and some even brought a complete set of detoxification equipment. ¡°This¡­ looks like everyone has been traumatized¡­¡± Bai Qi, hands in his pockets, sauntered into the hall. Seeing the appearance of the other Beast Masters, he couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue. Fortunately, he had the secret space where he could stash everything, or he¡¯d probably look the same. ¡°Bai Qi, where¡¯s your slime monster? Let me play with it.¡± Seeing Bai Qi arrive, Zhou Yan immediately ran over, eagerly asking Bai Qi for his slime monster. ¡°Um, the slime monster might be a little indisposed these days, why don¡¯t you go and find Bai Qiucha instead?¡± Bai Qi instantly pictured a slime monster spewing rainbow-colored bubbles and scratched his head awkwardly. After purchasing a large pile of materials, Bai Qi had been doing various tests on the slime monster. However, the slime monster digested these solid substances slowly. Despite this, it couldn¡¯t resist the temptation of ¡°delicious food¡±, resulting in an expected outcome. It was overfed. ¡°Indisposed? Do slime monsters have genders?¡± Squeak- Just as Zhou Yan was puzzled, the door opened slowly with a screeching noise, and all the students immediately turned their gaze toward it. The visitor was not Leng Feifei as they had expected, but Zhang Shan, who had received Bai Qi and the others when they arrived at Six Tower. Zhang Shan glanced around the room and said, ¡°I¡¯m in charge of today s training task. The project is real-world combat!¡± Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: Chapter 119: The Feeling of Winning Without Effort Chapter 120: Chapter 119: The Feeling of Winning Without Effort Translator: 549690339 ¡°Real battles, we aren¡¯t just going to run and eat now, are we?¡± Upon hearing Zhang Shan¡¯s words, the Beast Masters who had been preparing for today¡¯s mission exchanged looks, feeling like they¡¯d become fools. This was indeed a thorough manipulation. ¡°Quiet!¡± Facing the chattering crowd of Beast Masters, Zhang Shan¡¯s face turned cold. Everyone felt a chill down their spines and instinctively quieted down. Zhang Shan took out an opaque box and said, ¡°Now, everyone come and get your number plates.¡± Everyone exchanged glances, but obediently stepped forward to pick their numbers. Although Leng Feifei seemed rough around the edges, her emotions were clear to read. Despite being a newly minted Sunrise, Zhang Shan¡¯s icy demeanor put more pressure on them than Leng Feifei did. ¡°Bai Qi, what¡¯s your number?¡± Gu Shan glanced at his own number, then unusually took the initiative to run over and ask Bai Qi, an air of anticipation forming around him. Bai Qi looked at his tag and said, ¡°I¡¯m number 13.¡± ¡°Oh, I see¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Gu Shan was slightly disappointed. He was number 38, a good distance from Bai Qi¡¯s number, so they probably wouldn¡¯t have the chance to battle together. So much for getting revenge¡­ ¡°Eh, Bai Qi, you¡¯re also number thirteen?¡± Zhou Yan, having overheard the conversation, walked over with his own tag in hand. It too read ¡°thirteen.¡± ¡°Well, what a coincidence.¡± Bai Qi nodded awkwardly. It wouldn¡¯t be a battle between those with the same numbers, right? Zhou Yan was a Four Stage Beast Master and clearly someone who adhered to the embodiment system. Given Zhou Yan¡¯s insane physical abilities, if a fight broke out, Bai Qi would be nothing more than a target. Soon, others also noticed the anomaly with the numbers, causing another wave of discussion. ¡°Damn, I¡¯m with Bai Qiucha. Is this game over for me?¡± ¡°Haha, I¡¯m with the goddess Lu Qing. I wouldn¡¯t mind losing!¡± ¡°Pfff, pathetic. Look at you. Someone else should handle matters like this.¡± Boom! Seeing the assembly hall buzz with activity once again, Zhang Shan directly summoned his Thunder Beast and gave a thunderous roar at everyone. ¡°Next time someone tries to waste time, they can report to the Schizonepeta Tower.¡± Everyone shut their mouths as Zhang Shan¡¯s icy gaze swept over them. ¡°All those with the same number are automatically grouped together, and the adjacent groups will engage in a two-person battle. Now, everyone enter the secret realm.¡± Zhang Shan pushed open the door inside the assembly hall. Beyond it was not the familiar deep corridor, but an ancient arena. So, this door was like a gate to anywhere, leading wherever you want. Compared to this, his Secret Realm Ring seemed a bit lame. Wonder if a door like this was available for purchase somewhere? As soon as Zhang Shan spoke, the students were taken aback, their mood suddenly turning. However, they didn¡¯t dare to reveal their feelings again. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, come, I¡¯ve got your back.¡± While Bai Qi was examining the door, Zhou Yan grabbed him and they headed into the Secret Realm. Once they passed through the door, Bai Qi and Zhou Yan found themselves in the center of the arena, but they didn¡¯t see any other students. This secret realm was probably like the Lamentation Tower, a test-type secret realm. Different people should end up in parallel spaces, and apart from teammates or opponents, there would be no other encounters. Sure enough, not long after they¡¯d taken their positions, their opponents appeared within the arena. Bai Qi recognized them too, one was called Ran Xu, and the other Qiao Li, both were Third Stage Beast Masters. In yesterday¡¯s running task, these two were among the frontrunners in the second echelon. But most importantly, they had both come from the same place. ¡°Running into acquaintances in a random team-up, this luck¡­ It¡¯s pretty good!¡± What they were doing now was a two-person battle¡ªbeing teamed up with someone familiar would definitely give them an advantage. ¡°Don¡¯t panic, they¡¯re just two Third Stage Beast Masters. Watch how¡­well, this lady takes care of them.¡± Zhou Yan patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder to reassure him, then summoned her pet beast¡ªa female warrior completely encased in armor. [Name]: Soul of the General [Nature]: Undead Department [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord [Introduction]: The soul of an ancient Beast Master who didn¡¯t disperse after death, becoming a Heroic Spirit-like existence. Can attach to a Beast Master to form various types of weapons. ¡°Soul of the General, attach!¡± Zhou Yan shouted, and the female warrior instantly turned into a streak of light and merged into her. A gorgeous set of armor appeared on Zhou Yan¡¯s body, and a silver spear appeared in her hand. From a distance, it looked as though a legendary warrior had reincarnated. ¡°You two, hurry up and summon your pets. I¡¯m running short on time.¡± Zhou Yan was clearly confident in herself, with no intention of summoning other pets. Seeing her confidence, the two opponents¡¯ initial nervousness turned into laughter. Even though she was a Four Stage Beast Master, she had abandoned her numerical advantage of multiple pets, and moreover, it seemed like she had the intention to give a one-on-one fight with them, neglecting her companions. How did such a foolish behavior catch the eye of Leng Feifei to be taken as an apprentice? Ran Xu and Qiao Li exchanged glances, a flashing array appeared, and six pets suddenly appeared in front of them. ¡°Kabi Bear, Master Monkey, Self-exploding Weasel, Poison-eye Moth, Echo Mosquito, and Mist Butterfly, that¡¯s a pretty good combination of offense and defense.¡± Looking at the six pets summoned by the two of them, Zhou Yan couln¡¯t help but nod, but there wasn¡¯t the slightest worry in her eyes. ¡°Is that lady planning to fight six of them by herself?¡± Seeing Zhou Yan¡¯s disposition, Bai Qi broadly guessed Zhou Yan¡¯s idea, nevertheless he summoned Alpha. As for Husky, it was still left in the Secret Realm by him. Firstly, he needed the Husky to keep an eye on the Slime Monster to prevent his home from disappearing when he returned. Secondly, it seemed like it wasn¡¯t necessary to bring it out. After all four had summoned their pets, Zhang Shan¡¯s voice echoed in the arena. ¡°The competition rules are simple, if both members of a team lose, it¡¯s defeat. Everything else is fair.¡± ¡°Now, let the competition begin!¡± As soon as the words fell, Ran Xu and Qiao Li immediately launched their talents. Ran Xu¡¯s was the strength enhancement, most suitable for the combat system, while Qiao Li¡¯s was sensory sharing, which connected the senses of the six pets and two beast masters almost instantly as the battle started. From that moment on, their vision and even their five senses were shared. Then, the three combat pets rushed forward, while the three insect-system creatures circled around, slowly changing the surrounding environment. ¡°This talent, it reminds me of the incense mosquito.¡± Looking at the six pets attacking in formation, Bai Qi was about to let Alpha use the group attack, but Zhou Yan moved faster, charging out waving her long spear. ¡°Come on, it¡¯s been a long time since I took action myself, don¡¯t disappoint me.¡± Zhou Yan¡¯s face was filled with eagerness for battle, while her long spear, which was even taller than her, winded up a gust as she directly met Ran Xu¡¯s three combat-type pets. Zhou Yan, with her spear alone, easily battled against the three pets¡¯ combat power and occasionally forced the three pets to defend. Rawr! The straight spear hit the Kabi Bear, famous for its tough skin and thick flesh, which let out a tragic howl, the intense pain spreading to all pets through their shared senses. All of the six pets that originally had clear roles suddenly felt the impact and stopped their actions. Zhou Yan seized the opportunity to attack first with her spear at the poison-eye moth, which was spraying poison. ¡°Sensory sharing has its downsides.¡± Zhou Yan knocked down the Poison-eye Moth with one spear, twirled the spear, and surprisingly attacked the remaining Mist Butterfly and Echo Mosquito simultaneously. Both these pets were long-range attackers, and the Mist Butterfly could even change the surrounding environment. If it unleashed the mist, combined with sensory sharing, their battle wouldn¡¯t be so easy. Just as Zhou Yan was about to attack the two insect-system creatures, Qiao Li and Ran Xu regained their senses. The Self-exploding Weasel seized Zhou Yan and detonated without hesitation. Left with no choice, Zhou Yan could only dodge. Boom! After an explosion, the Self-exploding Weasel created a pit on the ground and stirred up a load of dust, while the Mist Butterfly quickly spread the mist, covering more than half of the arena. Although they lost both Poison-eye Moth and Self-exploding Weasel, two key attackers, now with the Mist Butterfly¡¯s mist field, the advantage shifted to their side. Ran Xu and Qiao Li exchanged glances, slowly moving their lines of attack, without any hint of recklessness. ¡°I really hate these tactical fights.¡± Zhou Yan looked at the increasingly dense mist in front of her, a flash of impatience in her eyes. With a big swing of her spear, lines of fire immediately formed in the air and flew towards the mist. But apart from the explosions caused by the falling flames, Zhou Yan didn¡¯t hear any sound of the pets being hurt. Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately wanted Alpha to join in and help, but was stopped by Zhou Yan. ¡°I said I would handle these guys.¡± Zhou Yan said in a strong tone, Bai Qi felt it inappropriate to refute her face to face, so he let Alpha stop. However, his gaze unconsciously drifted towards the direction where Ran Xu and Qiao Li were standing. It seemed that Zhang Shan hadn¡¯t mentioned that attacking Beast Masters wasn¡¯t allowed, right? No, no, how could he be thinking such a way, Alpha was so used to taking advantage of his opponents that it had become a habit. They should defeat their opponent with sheer strength and in a fair fight. At that moment, Bai Qi suddenly felt a surge of heat in the arena. The once vibrant Zhou Yan was now wrapped in fire completely, with cracks similar to magma appearing on her elegant silver long spear. ¡°You guys are a lot stronger than I thought, so I¡¯ve decided to fight you seriously!¡± Zhou Yan, like a goddess of fire, held her spear aloft, and without waiting for any reaction from Ran Xu, thrust the long spear heavily into the ground. In an instant, columns of fire shot up into the sky, the intense heat turning the mist into nothingness, and the remaining four pets were totally exposed to Zhou yan. They were only a few meters away from Zhou Yan, but with the Echo Mosquito¡¯s interference ability, Zhou Yan actually failed to detect them. If it weren¡¯t for Zhou Yan¡¯s outburst, their sneak attack might have been successful. But all this was now in vain, not only the four pets, even Ran Xu and Qiao Li were surrounded by the wall of fire, trembling in fear of being turned into barbecues by Zhou Yan. ¡°You¡¯re already surrounded by me. Do you still want to resist?¡± Zhou Yan swept her gaze over Ran Xu and Qiao Li. As soon as the two heard her words, they immediately shook their heads like rattles, choosing to admit defeat without hesitation. What a scary beast master, it¡¯s just one stage difference! Bai Qi shared the same feeling, he had only summoned Alpha throughout the fight and did nothing else to achieve victory. Although it was exciting to have a high-level character leading the fight, for some reason he felt like an ornament hanging on the leg of a leader¡­ Chapter 121 - Chapter 121: Chapter One Hundred and Twenty: Chapter 121: Chapter One Hundred and Twenty: Salutations to the Gatling Translator: 549690339 ¡°Really giving up?¡± Upon hearing Ran Xu and Qiao Li concede their loss, Zhou Yan instinctively twisted her neck, suddenly looking at Bai Qi, she said, ¡°How about it, Bai Qi, want to have another round?¡± ¡°I refuse!¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes at the suggestion. A Four Stage against a Three Stage, who had to fight six enemies on his own, was like slicing through melons and chopping up vegetables. Had she the nerve to challenge him at the Second Stage? Moreover, once defeated, he would have ended up like Bai Qiucha, who was pursued and beaten every day. He preferred not to make these kinds of arrangements. ¡°Bai Qi, Zhou Yan VS Ran Xu, Qiao Li, Bai Qi, Zhou Yan win.¡± Zhang Shan¡¯s cold voice sounded from above the arena, and the defeated Ran Xu and Qiao Li were teleported out directly. ¡°This wouldn¡¯t be another advancement rule, would it?¡± Seeing the two of them left behind, Bai Qi had some speculation in his heart. Zhou Yan, too, was silently waiting for the appearance of the next batch of enemies without releasing her attached state. Bang! Finally, the ground of the arena shook, and their enemies for the next round finally appeared. However, it was not other students they had anticipated, but a towering minotaur standing three times their height. [Name]: Earthshaking Bull Demon [Nature]: Ground System [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord Roar! As soon as the Earthshaking Bull Demon appeared, it spotted Bai Qi and Zhou Yan across from it. Madness flashed in its bloodshot eyes, and its muscular arm slammed heavily into the ground, unleashing an invisible ripple that spread toward the two. ¡°Dodge it!¡± Seeing this, Zhou Yan immediately leapt into the air to avoid the shock wave, while Bai Qi, with Alpha¡¯s help, evaded the Earthshaking Bull Demon¡¯s attack. Launching an unprovoked attack on humans upon sight, it was clear this Earthshaking Bull Demon was a ferocious beast, not a tamed pet beast! Watching the two evade its attack, the Earthshaking Bull Demon plunged its hands deep into the ground, pulling out a pillar of rock and charging at them once again. In response, Zhou Yan had no more time for light-hearted chatter with Bai Qi. She brandished her spear and faced the Earthshaking Bull Demon head-on, only to be flung away by it. This Earthshaking Bull Demon was at least at the Four Stage! Watching Zhou Yan being sent flying so easily, Bai Qi quickly estimated the level of the Earthshaking Bull Demon. Having Alpha place himself in a safe location, he commanded Alpha to join the battle. In facing an actual combat situation, Zhang Shan played his game of words quite well. Inside the assembly hall. A large screen suddenly appeared in the otherwise empty hall, showing footage of the first-round winners battling various fierce beasts. ¡°You had me catch so many ferocious beasts for this?¡± Luo Xiang placed his right hand on Zhang Shan¡¯s shoulder, watching young Beast Masters on the screen fighting each beast with a cornered look, he joked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of exhausting them? Your teacher won¡¯t let you off just because you¡¯re a member of the Schizonepeta Tower-¡± Zhang Shan gave Luo Xiang a cold glance and slapped his arm away from his shoulder. ¡°I reported the actual combat training plan to the president long ago. If there are any problems, they would be your responsibility as the beast catcher.¡± Luo Xiang was momentarily stunned before he cursed, ¡°Damn you, Zhang Shan, you set me up!¡± Zhang Shan gave a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth and ignored Luo Xiang, who likewise got serious and began to observe the battles closely. ¡°Do you think these youngsters can defeat their opponents?¡± Zhang Shan shook his head, saying, ¡°Probably not. The ferocious beasts I arranged for them, whether in growth level or bloodline level, are higher than theirs. Moreover, the combat power of ferocious beasts is higher than that of pet beasts. Unless they have received similar training before, there is no chance forthem towin.¡± Luo Xiang nodded upon hearing this and then his eyes fell on the screen where Bai Qi was. His mouth curled into a smirk as he said, ¡°I think perhaps someone can win.¡± Zhang Shan furrowed his brow and asked, ¡°You mean that Bai Qi? The Earthshaking Bull Demon is one of the strongest among these beasts. I don¡¯t think they stand a chance.¡± His first impression of Bai Qi was average. Although his nurturing of his pet beast was indeed good, those who could only win by trickery would not fare well in a battle against ferocious beasts. Watching Zhang Shan¡¯s expression, Luo Xiang revealed a mischievous grin. ¡°How about we place another bet?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± ¡°A month¡¯s worth of meals.¡± ¡°Two months.¡± ¡°Deal!¡± In the arena. Zhou Yan pushed aside the rubble on her body, looked at the raging Earthshaking Bull Demon in front of her, and couldn¡¯t help but curse, ¡°They even use ferocious beasts to fight. The headquarters sure knows how to play.¡± No matter the cursing, the excitement on Zhou Yan¡¯s face grew. ¡°But now, I don¡¯t have to worry about getting punished for brawling, right!¡± Upon hearing Zhou Yan¡¯s words, Bai Qi was momentarily speechless. Did that mean she had been restraining herself in daily life? Was she about to unleash her full potential? Zhou Yan walked to the center of the arena, where the blue array appeared again, and a Pegasus cloaked in blue flames materialized. [Name]: Ghost Flame Pegasus [Nature]: Fire attribute, Flying System [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord Zhou Yan mounted the horse, and the ghostly flames on the Ghost Flame Pegasus spread across Zhou Yan¡¯s body, turning the fire on Zhou Yan into blue. ¡°Big dumb bull, let¡¯s have another round!¡± Zhou Yan roared at the Earthshaking Bull Demon, drawing its attention, and then led the Ghost Flame Pegasus to charge over. Roar! Upon seeing Zhou Yan daring to approach, the Earthshaking Bull Demon once again ignored Alpha, the weaker one, and swung the rock column towards the ground. Cracks¡­ A trench suddenly appeared on the ground, and quickly spread towards Zhou Yan. [Skill Name]: Crevasse [Skill Level]: Mid-Level [Skill Description]: Rips the surface, forms a huge crevasse, and causes dizziness to nearby enemies. The crevasse moved quickly, but Zhou Yan was evidently prepared. The wings of the Pegasus flapped, and it flew up immediately, charging straight towards the Earthshaking Bull Demon. The Earthshaking Bull Demon saw this and immediately tried to lift the rock column to counterattack, but the Pegasus was too fast. Before it could lift the rock column, Zhou Yan¡¯s spear was already aiming for its eyes. The Earthshaking Bull Demon¡¯sbody was protected by rock armor, its only weakness was the eyes. With Zhou Yan¡¯s battle experience, he naturally knew what to do. Seeing this, the Earthshaking Bull Demon immediately gave up on the rock column. It stomped hard with its right foot, and rock spikes extended from the ground, stabbing straight towards Zhou Yan. Zhou Yan saw this and didn¡¯t dodge, but instead thrust his spear forcefully. A stream of blue fire spurted from the tip of the spear, quickly charging at the Earthshaking Bull Demon. Once burned by this ghost flame, even if the Earthshaking Bull Demon¡¯s double level was higher than Zhou Yan¡¯s, it could not easily dissolve it. Roar! At that moment, the Earthshaking Bull Demon let out a sudden roar. The deafening wave of sound was transmitted directly into Zhou Yan¡¯s ears. Even though Zhou Yan was infused with Soul of the General, he felt dizzy. Then, a strong gravitational force came from the ground, forcibly pulling him towards the ground¡¯s rock spikes. Soundwave Control Skill and Gravitational Control! This time, it¡¯s over! Zhou Yan immediately realized that he had been trapped by the Earthshaking Bull Demon, quickly dissipated the Ghost Flame Pegasus, and concentrated all his Spirit Power onto the Soul of the General to block this attack. ¡°Alpha, Shadow Lotus Skill!¡± At that moment, Bai Qi¡¯s voice suddenly came from behind him. Zhou Yan then saw countless crystal bone spurs wrapped with Shadow Department Power drilling out from the ground, directly shattering the ground¡¯s rock spikes and shooting towards the Earthshaking Bull Demon. The Earthshaking Bull Demon¡¯s attention was all on Zhou Yan, and it didn¡¯t notice the appearance of these bone spurs. It was unexpectedly covered by the Shadow Lotus Skill, and Zhou Yan also immediately broke free of the Earthshaking Bull Demon¡¯s soundwave control, quickly distancing himself. ¡°Thankyou, I almost fell into this bull¡¯s trap.¡± Zhou Yan cautiously looked at the Earthshaking Bull Demon, who was like a bud wrapped in crystal flowers, and was increasingly convinced that it was a pure beast without any trace of human captivity. Wherever place it lived, if it was more comfortable, the Earthshaking Bull Demon¡¯s fighting method would not be so skilled. ¡°You rest and recover first, I¡¯ll stall it for a while.¡± Bai Qi handed a bottle of God¡¯s Water to Zhou Yan, and then commanded Alpha to initiate another attack. Although it was blocked by the Shadow Department Power, Bai Qi was sure that it couldn¡¯t hurt the Earthshaking Bull Demon at all, at most it could trap it for a while. But, that was enough. ¡°Alpha, try that move.¡± Clinks and clanks? (Are you sure, master?) ¡°I¡¯m sure!¡± Alpha nodded, its whole skeletal structure twisted quickly, initiating its most significant change ever since Bai Qi contracted it. The leg bones wrapped around each other quickly, gradually forming a large base. The upper body constantly sprouted arms, gathering like a disc behind Alpha. However, the front ends of these arms were not hands, but dragon heads. Bang! At the same time that Alpha transformed, the Earthshaking Bull Demon also broke free from the Shadow Lotus Skill¡¯s control. Its red eyes quickly locked onto Alpha, the horn on its head shining with a light-yellow glow, it charged straight at Alpha. Seeing this, Zhou Yan immediately wanted to stop his recovery and block it, but was stopped by Bai Qi. ¡°Do you know how the Cavalry Era was ended?¡± Zhou Yan was puzzled by the sudden question. He had no idea why Bai Qi would bring up such a topic at a time like this. Meanwhile, Alpha had already initiated its attack. Da! Da! Da! At the moment the Earthshaking Bull Demon charged, nearly a thousand dragon heads on Alpha¡¯s back began spewing blue flames. Within these flames, numerous crystal bullets shot directly at the Earthshaking Bull Demon. ¡°What the, what¡­¡± Watching the Earthshaking Bull Demon stopped by the crystal bullets and witnessing the wounds corrode one by one, Zhou Yan was stunned. Meanwhile, Bai Qi looked quite satisfied. May the Gatling Bodhisattva, The Dying Bullet of Six Pure Roots, fire thirty-six hundred times in a breath, with great mercy and compassion, deliver the Bull Demon! Chapter 122 - Chapter 122: Chapter 121: Just Basic Moves Chapter 122: Chapter 121: Just Basic Moves Translator: 549690339 Watching as Alpha drove the Earthshaking Bull Demon to continual retreat, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, Using repulsive force to shoot finger bones as bullets, adding a dose of Withering Breath to ensure damage, Alpha¡¯s machine gun form truly performed well. It was a pity that the recoil was so great that it could only anchor itself to the ground, losing Alpha¡¯s best mobility. If the attack didn¡¯t work, it was done for. ¡°I suddenly believe that you pioneered this whole Rune Evolution thing. Normal people wouldn¡¯t come up with this,¡± Zhou Yan looked at the Earthshaking Bull Demon, which was utterly defenseless, and gave Bai Qi a thumb up. ¡°Hehe¡­¡± What did she mean by ¡®normal people wouldn¡¯t think of this¡¯? Was it polite to say that? Bai Qi chuckled lightly, but his gaze remained locked on the Earthshaking Bull Demon. Although the Withering Machine Gun¡¯s attack was powerful, it consumed a lot. It was only because Alpha¡¯s Energy Value was far beyond the same Stage; otherwise, it could not withstand such consumption. But the most crucial point was, the Earthshaking Bull Demon hadn¡¯t yet used its Super Skill. As a qualitative change in the Bloodline Level, Lord-level Creatures could master Super Skills. Some had many, while others had few, but at least everyone had one. So far, the Earthshaking Bull Demon hadn¡¯t used its Super Skill, so all advantages were futile. As expected, after being constantly pushed back by the Withering Machine Gun into a corner, the Earthshaking Bull Demon finally couldn¡¯t bear it any longer, bracing the Withering bullets and roaring up to the sky. ¡°Watch out, it¡¯s about to unleash its Super Skill!¡± Seeing this, Zhou Yan once again entered her avatar state, simultaneously summoning her Ghost Flame Pegasus to charge up. Meanwhile, Alpha increased the frequency of its attacks, aiming to defeat the Earthshaking Bull Demon in one fell swoop. But the Earthshaking Bull Demon was incredibly resilient. It didn¡¯t stop its actions even as its flesh and blood were corroded within its earthy armor, and you could see the bones inside. All its power was concentrated on the horns on top of its head. A small black ball slowly formed, then slowly flew into the sky. It emitted a formidable gravitational force, pulling Zhou Yan and Alpha toward it. Meanwhile, the buildings around the arena were also affected by this gravitational force, being drawn towards the black ball, causing significant interference for them. ¡°Holy cow, is it invoking Gravity Control? Where¡¯s your insect-repelling talisman!¡± Seeing the Earthshaking Bull Demon even using this all too familiar yet new technique, Bai Qi was astonished. Just a high-grade Lord, and it already mastered one of the four fundamental forces, gravity! It was even more outrageous than Alpha¡¯s Withering Power! I have to confiscate those horns! Bai Qi wiped the saliva on the corner of his mouth and gave Alpha an instruction. Alpha immediately got it, countless bones spread out from under the crystal base, clutching the ground firmly. Meanwhile, it withdrew the Withering Machine Gun and slowly formed a sniper rifle on its shoulder. ¡°Damn, first it was a machine gun, now it¡¯s a sniper rifle. Is your pet from the Undead Department or the Mechanical Engineering Department, huh?!¡± Seeing this while struggling to resist the black ball¡¯s gravity, Zhou Yan couldn¡¯t help but grumble. Bai Qi simply shrugged, saying, ¡°Sister Zhou, could you hold off the Earthshaking Bull Demon for a bit? I need some time.¡± Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan paused, then nodded. She directed the Ghost Flame Pegasus to resist gravity while gathering all its flames on the lance, and stabbed at the Earthshaking Bull Demon. ¡°Meteor Storm!¡± Countless spear shadows appeared from Zhou Yan¡¯s reach, like meteors bombing directly on the Earthshaking Bull Demon. Seeing this, the Earthshaking Bull Demon had no choice but to increase the gravity of the black ball. It tried to distort Zhou Yan¡¯s offensive and conjured a dirt wall to counter the attack. ¡°Alpha, are you ready?¡± Clacking noise. (Soon) A bullet, entirely condensed from Withering Breath, took shape in Alpha¡¯s hand. Alpha condensed a thin crystal barrier around it as a shell and then loaded it into the sniper rifle. ¡°Good! Fire!¡± Bai Qi waved his hand, and Alpha timely activated the Rune. All its energy gradually gathered towards the sniper rifle, and as the Control Object Rune shone to its limits, the Withering bullet disappeared in a blink of an eye, reappearing on the wall behind the Earthshaking Bull Demon. On top of the Earthshaking Bull Demon¡¯s head, you could vaguely see a tiny bloody hole. One-shot kill! Facing a bullet made of Alpha¡¯s concentrated energy, the defense of the Earthshaking Bull Demon was rendered completely useless. Its brain was shattered, its once-red eyes gradually lost vitality, its towering body slowly fell, and the gravitational ball atop its head dissipated gradually. ¡°So¡­ that works too!¡± Seeing Bai Qi neatly kill the Earthshaking Bull Demon in one shot, Zhou Yan was so surprised she couldn¡¯t close her mouth. A high-grade Lord, Four Stage level, was just killed by a Second Stage Lord in one fell swoop? Erm, not worth mentioning. Seeing the shocked look on Zhou Yan¡¯s face, even the stable Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help feeling smug. To defeat a Ferocious Beast of two stages above, Alpha¡¯s record could be boasted about for a long time. But it¡¯d be challenging to reproduce this feat. The opponent must remain immobile, and there must be a strong lure to distract the opponent. Plus, it consumed all of Alpha¡¯s Energy Value. Looking at Alpha, now so weak it couldn¡¯t even maintain its crystal armor, if the shot had missed before, it would¡¯ve been slaughtered. Naturally, Zhou Yan understood this as well. But after seeing the destructive power of Alpha¡¯s sniper shot, she couldn¡¯t help touching her forehead. Luckily, it¡¯s on our side¡­ Bai Qi, I am sure now. If anyone else regards you as a Second Stage Beast Master, they¡¯ll regret it for the rest of their lives.¡± Zhou Yan patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder and said seriously, ¡°However, that move you used wasn¡¯t meant to deal with Beast Masters, was it?¡± Bai Qi replied sternly, ¡°How could it be? Do I look like that kind of person?¡± Yes! Very much so! Who in their right mind would research this kind of thing. Zhou Yan silently criticized Bai Qi for a while before casting his eyes on the Earthshaking Bull Demon in the ring. Even though it had only been shot through the head, the Earthshaking Bull Demon looked as if it had been dead for many years, its body gradually drying up, with only the pair of horns and skin still normal. ¡°The instructor hasn¡¯t announced the result yet, hurry up and dissect this guy.¡± Hearing Zhou Yan¡¯s words, Bai Qi immediately came to his senses. Looking at Alpha, which had completely lost its ability to move, he could only seek help from Zhou Yan. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, leave it to me.¡± Zhou Yan swung his spear, danced around the Earthshaking Bull Demon, and soon cut off the demon¡¯s skin. As for the two horns, they had already fallen off on their own before Zhou Yan could take action. Because the Withering Power had exploded inside its brain, the Earthshaking Bull Demon¡¯s head looked normal from the outside, but inside it had almost completely rotted due to the Withering Power. If it weren¡¯t for the horns, which had concentrated the essence of the Earthshaking Bull Demon, they would have probably met the same fate. Seeing this, Zhou Yan could only give up on the rest of the Earthshaking Bull Demon and threw the skin and horns in front of Bai Qi. ¡®You killed the Earthshaking Bull Demon, so according to the rules, all these materials are yours,¡± he said. The demon¡¯s skin has good defense, but it¡¯s only of Rare grade. However, those horns are quite good, since they gathered all the energy before death, reaching Epic grade.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, but he hesitated when he reached out to take them. ¡°Sister Zhou, you held off the Earthshaking Bull Demon just now, it¡¯s not quite right for me to take all of it.¡± Seeing Bai Qi acting this way, Zhou Yan couldn¡¯t help but roll her eyes, and said, ¡°If you really want to give it to me, why don¡¯t you start by letting go of your hand?¡± Bai Qi, feeling disappointed, released his hands which were already on the horns and said, ¡°Then Sister Zhou, you first.¡± Zhou Yan patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°This stuff is useless to me. The meat of the Earthshaking Bull Demon would have been more useful to me, but it¡¯s a pity that it¡¯s all rotten.¡± Zhou Yan looked regretfully at the body of the Earthshaking Bull Demon, which had started to rot, and sighed. ¡°Meat?¡± Bai Qi also realized, feeling a bit regretful. The flesh and blood of a High-grade Lord-level creature must be more nourishing than the meat of the Wood Armor Wild Boar. By then, having steak, sirloin, dried beef, and not needing to buy supplements would be a breeze. Mistake, mistake. It looked like he couldn¡¯t let Alpha use this move on edible ferocious beasts in the future. Or perhaps, cut the losses in time would also do. Perhaps unable to bear with their behaviour, Zhang Shan sent both of them out without any warning. When they returned to the gathering hall, the other Beast Masters had all returned. They were all dumbfoundedly watching the screen. Even though there was a Four Stage Beast Master leading the team, Bai Qi was just a Second Stage Beast Master, who somehow managed to defeat a High-grade Lord of the fourth stage. Are you sure you didn¡¯t hide your level?! The training is over. The ones who passed are Bai Qi and Zhou Yan.¡± Zhang Shan coldly glanced at the Beast Masters present and announced the result of this training. ¡°The training time for the afternoon will be notified later. All of you return to your dormitory and wait for the news.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Shan quickly left while Luo Xiang gave Bai Qi a thumb up and quickly followed. ¡°I won this time. When will you make good on our bet?¡± ¡°I have to sort out the mission data. Let¡¯s do it another day.¡± ¡°You cheapskate, I knew you would cheat!¡± With the departure of both instructors, the Beast Masters no longer concealed their emotions and turned their curious eyes to Bai Qi. ¡°Bai Qi, congratulations on becoming a big star-¡± Seeing the converging gazes of the surrounding people, Zhou Yan chuckled and took Bai Qiucha, who was intending to ask Bai Qi, and walked outside. ¡°A¡¯Cha, accompany me to fight one more time, I wasn¡¯t satisfied earlier!¡± ¡°I think Sister Yan, you can try fighting Bai Qi¡­¡± ¡°You think I¡¯m stupid, what if I get a headshot?¡± The two left while arguing, and after taking a few glances at Bai Qi, Lu Qing also turned and left. Now she was beginning to believe that the Rune evolution was researched by Bai Qi. After all, probably only Bai Qi could transform the Undead Department to this extent, but she wondered what Bai Chuanqi would think when he saw this? Everyone knew about the grudges between Bai Chuanqi and the Mechanical Legend.. Chapter 123 - Chapter 123: Chapter 122: "Do What You Say" Chapter 123: Chapter 122: ¡°Do What You Say¡± Translator: 549690339 One by one, they all left, Bai Qi didn¡¯t stay either. He was about to leave when a figure blocked his path. ¡°Hello, my name is Xiao Yuan, from Langya City, Insect System Fourth Stage Beastmaster.¡± Xiao Yuan had also been in the first group during the running task the previous day, so Bai Qi somewhat remembered him. However, Xiao Yuan didn¡¯t seem especially interested in Bai Qi at the time, so they didn¡¯t speak to each other. Now, he had actively sought Bai Qi out, obviously because of Bai Qi¡¯s previous performance. The discoverer of Rune Evolution, one who had killed a Lord-level Ferocious Beast that was two stages higher, these two feats were enough to make them reach out to Bai Qi voluntarily. ¡°Bai Qi, Second Stage Beastmaster from Gusu City.¡± Bai Qi responded politely. ¡°I did not expect you to really be at the Second Stage, viewing you from my usual perspective was my mistake.¡± At these words, Xiao Yuan was still somewhat surprised, and the surrounding Beastmasters couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. He really was a Second Stage Beastmaster. They say that there are a lot of exceptionally gifted people in special training, and this turned out to be true¡­ However, this Xiao Yuan also seemed quite formidable, and there were also several other Fourth Stage Beastmasters, all with fair share of rumors. It seemed they were all not ordinary people. It seemed that in the special training that was about to start, they were fated to remain in the background. ¡°Thank you, I have something else to attend to, so I will take my leave.¡± ¡°Sure, as you wish.¡± Bai Qi gave a faint smile and without wasting time with Xiao Yuan, he motioned to the still stunned Gu Shan and headed towards their dorm. Watching Bai Qi leave, Xiao Yuan couldn¡¯t help but show a trace of a smile. ¡°No wonder the old man specially told me to keep an eye on this kid, I thought it was his personal grudge with President Qin, now it seems, he¡¯s indeed interesting.¡± Upon returning to the Secret Realm, Bai Qi called out Alpha once again. Due to excessive energy consumption, Alpha¡¯s Crystal Bone was noticeably dull, much to Beta¡¯s delight. Woof woof! (I feel like my chance for revenge is coming!) Seeing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes. He then took out one of the Earthshaking Bull Demon¡¯s horns and handed it to Alpha before using the Evolution Egg. The Earthshaking Bull Demon¡¯s ability to manipulate gravity should have been concentrated in these two horns. If Alpha could obtain the ability to control gravity through them, coupled with the Control Object rune, it could definitely maximize its effect! ¡°Heavenly Expedition, Myriad Heavenly Attraction, the technique to recreate Mosquito Eye¡¯s abilities are not a dream.¡± Watching Alpha gradually being enveloped by the Bronze Egg, Bai Qi had full of expectation in his eyes, taking out the other horn, he looked at Husky. ¡°Beastmaster, I don¡¯t recommend us to add the gravity attribute. In comparison, I support the combination of mechanical and spirit attributes.¡± Schuck saw through Bai Qi¡¯s plan at a glance and directly expressed his opinion. ¡°You¡¯re right, you have Spirit Power Variation, so it is more worth it to strengthen Spirit Power.¡± After thinking about it, Bai Qi agreed with Schuck¡¯s opinion. Unless there was a Racial Evolution, Alpha would need some time to absorb the horn, using one horn might not necessarily make Alpha master Gravity Control, it would be safer to keep the other one as well. ¡°Now, it¡¯s your turn, little guy.¡± Bai Qi turned his attention to the colorful Sleepy Slime that was still in Deep Sleep beside him, took out the Earthshaking Bull Demon¡¯s hide, and directly covered the slime with it. The magic resistance of the Slime wasn¡¯t a concern, but its physical defense was lacking. The Bull Demon¡¯s hide could resist both the Withering Power and the sniper rifle of Alpha, entirely impervious to Zhou Yan¡¯s long spear as well. Its physical defense was absolutely top-notch, and he hoped it could be transferred to the Slime. TWO Bronze Eggs appeared in the Secret Realm, Bai Qi was not idle either and began researching with Schuck again. ¡°Judging from today¡¯s training content, the coming days of the training camp might not be very easy. You should first put aside other things and increase your combat power.¡± As his second pet, Husky until now had not shown significant combat power. The only assault skill it carried was Blast Claw. Oh yes, there was also that Thunder Cannon, which could likely send itself hurling too. ¡°Can be done, I have already completed the design for the Secret Realm modification. The rest is only a matter of construction, I can supervise it remotely.¡± Schuck nodded, ¡°As for my upgrade plan, I generally have some ideas. Here is the draft of my plan, Beastmaster, please take a look.¡± Saying that, Schuck put a file in front of Bai Qi. ¡°The Valley-Breaking Mechanical Wolf Enhancement Plan 1.53 version? When did you make this?¡± Bai Qi looked at the lengthy series of upgrade plans and couldn¡¯t help being surprised. ¡°I did some research when I had free time.¡± Schuck said, ¡°But these basically focus only on the mechanical enhancements, for the main body¡¯s upgrade plan, the Beastmaster will have to decide.¡± Bai Qi nodded and looked at somewhat bored Beta. There was not much left to explore about the Blast Power, Schuck¡¯s enhancement plan had reserved plans for Blast Power. However, Beta¡¯s Soul Whisper was hardly mentioned. ¡°For a spiritual attack skill that can only be used in speech, how should we use it ¡± As Bai Qi eyed Beta for a while, he suddenly thought of something. ¡°Schuck, help me record a sound!¡± In the afternoon. Zhang Shan notified all the students on time to participate in the afternoon training, and the content was still actual combat. ¡°Everyone, come up and draw your number plates again. The old-fashioned lottery method didn¡¯t disappoint these students, there was even a faint sense of relief and anticipation. If they were suddenly asked to run, they wouldn¡¯t have been prepared at all. And if they ended up being teamed up with a few monsters, they could win without raising a finger. Zhou Yan drew a number plate and then looked at Bai Qi and asked, ¡°Bai Qi, do you think we can continue to be in the same team?¡± Bai Qi shook his number 13 plate in his hand, and pointed at Gu Shan who also held a number 13 plate, and said, ¡°Sorry, it seems we can t. ¡°Alright.¡± Zhou Yan sighed regretfully after hearing this, but upon seeing Gu Shan¡¯s wooden expression, she quickly approached him. ¡°Gu Shan, do you want to swap number plates with me? Gu Shan scratched his head awkwardly upon hearing this, not knowing how to respond. ¡°Yan sister, I suggest you not do this¡­¡± Bai Qiucha pointed in the direction of Zhang Shan and Zhou Yan immediately realized what she meant and turned around, only to see Zhang Shan staring at her with a cold gaze. ¡°Ha ha ha¡­ it was all a joke, don¡¯t get upset.¡± Zhou Yan laughed awkwardly and let Gu Shan go, then she went over to Lu Qing and asked, ¡°Qing¡¯er, what¡¯s your number?¡± ¡°Number 14.¡± Lu Qing adjusted her glasses and looked at Bai Qi, saying, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to meet you so soon, I hope you can let me see the practical effects of the runes. With Lu Qing¡¯s indifferent gaze on him, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but get a headache. The mind of a woman, like the needle on the ocean floor. He didn¡¯t know how he had offended Lu Qing, she seemed to grab onto him every opportunity she got. Could it be because his rune evolution took place before hers? Soon, the number plates were drawn again, but the students soon found that the number of plates was slightly different this time. The number of students who got the same number had increased to four. Were they preparing for four versus four? Everyone¡¯s eyes converged on Zhang Shan, but Zhang Shan remained silent and just opened the gate again. This time, what appeared was not the arena from the morning, but a vast grassland. ¡°Although it¡¯s 4V4, isn¡¯t this dimensional space too big?¡± The students frowned slightly at the sight, but Lu Qing and a few Six Towers¡¯ students seemed to have some understanding and appeared to have guessed something. ¡°The next training exercise is a competition for number plates, with all students vying with each other. Your own number plate is worth 3 points, identical numbers are worth 3 points, other people¡¯s plates are worth 1 point. The exercise will last for one week. Those who accumulate ten points and successfully reach the exit pass.¡± I go, they¡¯ve changed the competition rules again! After hearing Zhang Shan¡¯s explanation, the students were in an uproar again. The same number equals three points, other numbers equal one point. It¡¯s evident that snatching the same number plate has the highest efficiency. In this case, those with weaker abilities among the same number group essentially cannot escape being targeted. Everyone was discussing heatedly, but was soon silenced by Zhang Shan¡¯s gaze. ¡°Let me make it clear, some ferocious beasts have also been sent into this secret space, so those who are afraid can apply in advance to not participate in the training.¡± Bai Qi was startled upon hearing this. Had the iceberg turned a new leaf today? He was quite reasonable, wasn¡¯t he? ¡°Instructor, I¡¯d like to apply not to participate. Sure enough, upon hearing that they could take leave, a student who performed the worst on the first day nervously raised his hand. Its not that he didn¡¯t want to persist, but Zhang Shan¡¯s rules in the afternoon were the complete opposite of the morning. The people who should have been teammates had now become enemies, putting him under a lot of pressure. After all, one of those with the same number as him was Zhou Yan. ¡°Sure.¡± To everyone¡¯s surprise, Zhang Shan actually agreed to this student¡¯s request. However, before others could follow suit, Zhang Shan¡¯s next statement plunged that student¡¯s mood into an abyss. ¡°I will have someone retrieve your student identification. I will contact your association about your specific results. You can leave now.¡± Direct expulsion from school was quite severe. Seeing Zhang Shan¡¯s serious expression, Bai Qi didn¡¯t think Zhang Shan was joking, and the student also realized the problem and quickly corrected himself, saying, ¡°Then I¡¯ll not take the leave.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already agreed to your request, so you¡¯re no longer a special training member. Please leave.¡± After saying this, Zhang Shan no longer paid attention to that student, and instead turned to the others and said coldly, ¡°Anyone else wants to leave? If not, go in immediately!¡± Everyone looked at each other and quickly went through the wooden door into the grassland, immediately dispersing without intending to hang around. Bai Qi glanced at the dispirited departing student and felt somewhat helpless. Although he had heard many people mention that Zhang Shan was well known for carrying out his promises, he didn¡¯t expect him to be so serious. It seems he had to be careful during Zhang Shan¡¯s training in the future. After all, he and Zhang Shan had a grudge over that one stick.. Who knew if this guy would hold a grudge! Chapter 124 - Chapter 124: Chapter 123: Waiting for a Rabbit by a Tree Stump Chapter 124: Chapter 123: Waiting for a Rabbit by a Tree Stump Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi passed through the wooden door and appeared in a meadow. Although everyone entered from the same entrance, their landing positions had slight discrepancies. Almost every student quickly distanced themselves from others after landing, looking for suitable cover. Due to the morning group competition system, they hadn¡¯t intentionally hidden their number plates, so most of the students noticed those with the same number as them. According to the rules of this match, those with the same numbers were definitely competitors. They, of course, didn¡¯t dare to linger here. Most importantly, this training session was to last for an entire week. Zhang Shan was clearly forcing them into a war of attrition. The top priority was to find a safe place and then consider the next steps. After all, besides these competitors, they were faced with another problem. Food supply for seven days. If they had known in the morning that they were going to be trapped in the secret territory for a week in the afternoon, they wouldn¡¯t have thrown away those supplies. They were indeed thoroughly had this time. ¡°A week of exploration, it looks like I¡¯ll have to keep some food in the secret territory in the future.¡± This six-month intensive training suggested that such exercises were unlikely to be few and far between. It was such a pity about the Earthshaking Bull Demon in the morning. Otherwise, they could get some beef jerky, which would have been convenient to carry. Bai Qi looked around his surroundings and summoned the Husky, then started searching for a suitable temporary base. ¡°Schuck, scan the surroundings and find a suitable location. Beta, look out for nearby enemies.¡± Alpha was still evolving, so for the moment, the Husky was his only fighting force. Therefore, Bai Qi planned to play it safe and slowly assess the situation. ¡°Understood.¡± Schuck nodded, immediately releasing mechanical bees and a radar to scan the surroundings. On the other hand, Beta looked eager and excited. Woof! (I can finally flex my muscles!) Gazing upon the unending plains, Beta had already started imagining the scene of his grand performance. Whiz! Not long after they set off, a Breaking the Void sound echoed from behind Bai Qi. And the target was himself. Woof! However, Beta¡¯s perceptual abilities were by no means a joke. He issued a warning as soon as he sensed danger, and his two mechanical arms extended instantaneously to erect a metallic shield against the ambush. Bai Qi turned around and took cover behind the Husky, quickly locating the enemy who had attacked him. An Iron Feathered Eagle. (Name): Iron Feathered Eagle [Nature]: Flying System [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Level]: Second Order Second Tier ¡°You¡¯ve only summoned an Arctic Ice Wolf, the morning battle has surely drained your Main Pet. You¡¯re at the end of your rope now!¡± A self-assured voice echoed from the bushes. Bai Qi looked towards the source and saw a student holding a number 13 plate grinning widely at him, full of confidence. ¡°This one¡¯s sure he¡¯s got me¡­¡± Bai Qi had no impression of this person, probably one of the latecomers from the second or even the third squad. But this didn¡¯t prevent Bai Qi from developing a liking for him. Distance doesn¡¯t matter when one sends you a numberplate, the gesture is a heavy one. He saved him from making an extra run, what a great guy! ¡°Beta, test that one out, Schuck, be ready to attack.¡± Woof! ¡°Got it!¡± Upon receiving the command, the Husky¡¯s gun turret instantly deployed, keeping a firm lock on the Iron Feathered Eagle in the sky. The opponent, Ni Ba, went on alert as a result, having the Iron Feathered Eagle increase its altitude. His Iron Feathered Eagle excelled in long-range attacks, its effective attack range was a good 500 meters. He didn¡¯t believe this strange Arctic Ice Wolf could hit a target 500 meters up in the sky. Seeing this behavior of the Iron Feathered Eagle, Bai Qi didn¡¯t show any signs of panic, instead, the corners of his mouth curled into a strange smile. Owooooo, Owoooooooo Accompanied by a melodious howl, both Ni Ba and the eagle found devilish sounds echoing in their minds. ¡°Red umbrella, white pole, napping after a meal¡­ The whole village comes to eat. Eating under an umbrella, sleeping together on planks¡­ Everyone being air-dried. Air-drying under a white pole, umbrellas growing on our bodies.¡± ¡°You¡¯re my little, little apple, no amount of love for you is too much¡­ igniting the fire in my life, fire fire fire fire fire¡­.¡± ¡°¡­Oppa Gangnam Style¡­¡± One earworm after another echoed in both Ni Ba¡¯s and the Iron Feathered Eagle¡¯s minds. Their already gathering skills were shockingly disrupted. Screech! The Iron Feathered Eagle, not understanding what Beta was singing about, still felt dizzy from the enchanting rhythm. It even experienced temporary loss of control over its body and swayed with the rhythm. It sounded an alarm, calling its Beast Master back to reality. ¡°Such a strong psychic attack, can even impact my control over my body.¡± Ni Ba glanced warily at the still-singing Husky, about to regroup and attack. However, the Husky¡¯s melody suddenly shifted, becoming serene and tranquil. Seeing the people and the eagle across from him gradually becoming calm, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. The combination of the Great Compassion Mantra and the Soul Whisper was simply amazing. It was such a shame that the DJ kept changing the tempo, Bai Qi felt a bit hesitant, but the effect could have been even better if he went with it. ¡°Take them down.¡± Watching the Iron Feathered Eagle gradually descending, Bai Qi immediately signaled Schuck to act, and Schuck activated the turret he had prepared long ago. Boom, boom, boom! The intense gunfire caught the Iron Feathered Eagle off guard. Trying to distance itself again, a sudden multitude of spider webs rained down from above, forcibly pulling it down back into the range of the gunfire. Squeak¡­ Though it was a tier three, the Iron Feathered Eagle couldn¡¯t withstand the bombardment of so many explosive shells imbued with Blast Power, emitting black smoke as it fell from the sky. ¡°Damn it, can this Arctic Ice Wolf actually use mechanical weapons?¡± Seeing this, Ni Ba was about to summon his pet beast again when he felt something crawling on the back of his neck. Turning his head, he found a mechanical spider. ¡°Game over!¡± Bai Qi snapped his fingers and the mechanical spider immediately released a current of electricity, causing Ni Ba to faint. Woof woof! (Zapping people feels great!) Seeing Ni Ba¡¯s current state, Beta felt inexplicably delighted. Just as he was about to gleeful sing a note, Bai Qi immediately covered his mouth. ¡°The commotion just now was too loud, it¡¯ll definitely attract a lot of people to investigate. It¡¯s best we leave.¡± Bai Qi efficiently took the number 13 tag from Ni Ba and then quickly left with the Husky. Not long after, a Beast Master riding a black panther appeared. After inspecting Ni Ba and the status of the Iron Feathered Eagle, he continued in the direction Bai Qi had left. Taking on Ni Ba must¡¯ve required a lot of effort, the enemy¡¯s strength is probably just average. This could be a chance to seize the spoils after the battle. Crack! Before they could get far, the panther seemed to step on something. Soon after, a wave of Explosion Power surged from underground, launching the black panther into the air. But it wasn¡¯t over, as they struggled to regain balance and land, a series of explosions resounded, giving them no chance to rest. ¡°Damn it! Who the hell planted land mines here!¡± Three days later. Gu Shan was carefully moving through the grass over a person¡¯s height. Beside him, his four pets were vigilantly scanning the surroundings. Being a Beast Master with the lowest level, Gu Shan was under the most pressure. After all, weaklings were often picked upon. Even if they didn¡¯t have the same numbers, gaining one point wouldn¡¯t be bad. Fortunately, Gu Shan, who was accustomed to running around the mountains in Lingxi City from since he was young, was quite good in terms of physical strength and ability to hide. So, he hadn¡¯t been targeted by anyone yet. However, consequently, he only had his own number plate. The Four Spirits Fusion Technique consumed too much of his and his pets¡¯ physical strength, so he didn¡¯t plan to use it unless necessary. ¡°I wonder how¡¯s Bai Qi doing now¡­¡± Thinking of the number 13 tag in Bai Qi¡¯s hand, Gu Shan had a complicated mood. As a defeated warrior, he longed to fight Bai Qi again. After all, Bai Qi had taken advantage of launching the first strike when he took down the Four Spirits. In this environment, it would be hard for Bai Qi to separate his four pets as easily as before. But considering Bai Qi¡¯s impressive performance in recent days, he also lacked confidence. However, both of their tags were the same. To pass, a battle was inevitable. Bang! While Gu Shan was hesitating, an explosion suddenly sounded from a valley not far from him. ¡°Did someone start fighting again?¡± Gu Shan bent down, hesitated for a moment, but decided to go check it out. To complete the training, he would need ten points. After three days, most Beast Masters would have gathered some number plates. If he could succeed with his Elemental Resonance, maybe he could solve the problem once and for all. Thinking of this, Gu Shan quickened his pace and soon arrived at the front of the valley. The valley was now in a mess, with traces of explosions everywhere. Clearly, the explosion heard just now was from here. But after observing for a while, several people had indeed entered the valley, and there were no signs of battle, only signs of a one-sided attack. ¡°Could it be a long-range attacker?¡± Gu Shan hesitated for a moment but decided to leave. The chances of the enemy being a part of the Flying System were high, and their attack was a long-range one. With the enemy in the dark and him in the light, it was too risky to act rashly. Better to wait a bit more. Boom! Boom! Boom! At this moment, with series of bombing sounds, a figure stumbled out of the valley. Around the valley, several turrets emerged, and a gigantic rune- engraved cannon was aimed in the direction of the valley! ¡°Why do these turrets look so familiar?¡± Gu Shan scanned the turrets around him, his memories prickling as if he¡¯d seen them somewhere, but he couldn¡¯t remember. But when he heard the voice in the valley, he didn¡¯t hesitate to choose to leave. ¡°The people in the valley listen, you¡¯re surrounded. Surrender and hand over your number plates immediately!¡± Chapter 125 - Chapter 125: Chapter 124: Becoming King of the Mountain Chapter 125: Chapter 124: Becoming King of the Mountain Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi sat inside the cave, simultaneously surveying the situation in the valley through the images transmitted by the scout bees and leisurely sipping God¡¯s Water. Next to him, over a dozen number plates were casually piled up. ¡°Knowing there¡¯re traps here yet they still came. Should I say they¡¯re fearless or merely aren¡¯t afraid of death? Ever since his battle with Ni Ba, Bai Qi had found this valley with Schuck¡¯s guidance. The rules of this round seemed to push towards guerrilla warfare, similar to the practical exam but the difference being the enemies had evolved from ferocious beasts to Beast Masters. Naturally, there were no fools among the Beast Masters participating in this training, so they quickly dispersed. Of course, Bai Qi didn¡¯t bother to chase them one by one. He decided to remain at ease while the others panicked until a significant number of plates were collected. Then he would snatch them. After all, Alpha was in isolation for evolution, and unless it was necessary, Bai Qi didn¡¯t intend to use it before it absorbed the horns of the Earthshaking Bull Demon. As for Husky, it didn¡¯t yet have the ability to confront lord-level creatures. Therefore, for safety reasons, Bai Qi and Schuckcollaborated to install a multitude of landmine turrets in the valley. Little did Bai Qi expect, his actions turned the guerrilla war into a valley defense battle. And the number plates by his side were the spoils of war. ¡°Listen up, everyone in the valley, you¡¯re surrounded. Drop your number plates and surrender immediately, or I¡¯ll open fire!¡± Watching the Beast Masters still vigilantly surveying their surroundings in the valley, Bai Qi picked up a loudspeaker to warn them. Subsequently, he activated the concealed turrets around him. Funnily enough, among the Beast Masters trapped in the valley were his previous opponents, Ran Xu and Qiao Li. ¡°Damn, how in the world did this bastard bring so many mechanical weapons!¡± Ran Xu¡¯s face was somber, not daring to move even a bit as he looked at the dense arrangement of turrets. If it was just the turrets, it would be more manageable as they were visible, but the real trouble was the landmines that could appear under their feet at any moment. No wonder they say you can fight a mechanic, but never accept a duel from one. A well-prepared mechanic was downright overkill! ¡°I recall he has a Secret Realm Ring. These must have been brought in through it.¡± After scanning the surroundings, Qiao Li locked onto the highest peak around the valley and said, ¡°The most offensive weapons are there, and they¡¯re the most peculiar. That bastard Bai Qi must be hiding there.¡± Ran Xu nodded, remembering the shot fired by Alpha to kill the Earthshaking Bull Demon, he suddenly became uneasy. ¡°This far, can we really get close to them?¡± Qiao Li remained silent for a moment, clenched his teeth and said, ¡°The skeleton surpassed two stages to kill the ferocious beast, it surely overdrafted its energy. I guess it hasn¡¯t recovered its combat strength yet, otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have set up so many mechanical weapons to bolster his courage. ¡°Valid point!¡± Ran Xu agreed, determination flashed in his eyes. After summoning all his beast controls, he braced himself against turret fire and quickly advanced towards the Thunder Roar Cannon. ¡°Some are truly not afraid of death¡­¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately contacted Husky, guarding the Thunder Roar Cannon, and said, ¡°Schuck Beta, use thirty percent of your power, give them a warning.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Upon receiving the instruction, Schuck glanced at Beta, who was impatient at his side, and said, ¡°Be mindful of the intensity. If you blow up the Thunder Roar Cannon again, you can forget about waking up for the next month.¡± Awooo¡­ (Yes, yes, your lordship is embarrassed for being scared of himself, it¡¯s such a loss of face for a wolf.) Beta yawned, placing his right paw on the Thunder Roar Cannon, while Schuck controlled his mechanical left paw and put it on as well. in an instant, Thunder Power and Blast Power flooded into the Thunder Roar Cannon, swiftly illuminating all the runes on the cannon. Then, a shock wave formed by the Thunder Flame Power flew out of the cannon mouth, narrowly missed Ran Xu and Qiao Li, and shot out. ¡°What just happened¡­?¡± Ran Xu touched his swept-backhair and turned his head stiffly. On the mountain behind them, a sizable round hole had been burned into it by the Thunder Flame Power. The air still held a faint scent of charring. The force of the cannon should be equivalent to high-stage skills, right? No, considering destruction alone, it might be even higher. ¡°One last warning, leave one number plate and quickly leave, or the next shot won¡¯t miss.¡± Ran Xu and Qiao Li looked at each other. Simultaneously, they took out one plate from their chests and placed it on the ground. Seeing them behave so cleverly, Bai Qi nodded satisfyingly, pressed a button, and two mechanical mice emerged from the nearby bushes. They picked up the number plates and disappeared back in. Seeing this, disappointment flashed in Ran Xu¡¯s and Qiao Li¡¯s eyes. They had initially intended to draw out Bai Qi or at least confirm his location. Given the situation, that clearly seemed unlikely. Both of them glanced at the turrets around them that were still firmly locked on them. They chose to leave. ¡°Motherfucker, being threatened by a Second Stage Beast Master. I can¡¯t stand it!¡± Seeing Ran Xu and Qiao Li retreat after being threatened by Bai Qi, a Beast Master riding a Flame Giant Tiger cursed out loud and charged towards the Thunder Roar Cannon. As a Third Stage Beast Master and a prominent figure, he would lose face if he just admitted defeat. But before he could get far, another shot of Thunder Flame Power was fired, piercing the right leg of the Flame Giant Tiger. ¡°Did you really think I wouldn¡¯t dare to attack you? Bai Qi smacked his lips. Old Qin said that he couldn¡¯t use the Thunder Roar Cannon while fighting at the same level, but there was no rule against using it in cross-stage combat. Anyway, the crisis protection mechanism was in place in the Secret Realm. If anyone faced a real life-threatening peril, they would be teleported out straight away. Bai Qi decided that if he was really pushed, he¡¯d force everyone away, one by one. Roar! The Flame Giant Tiger, its paw pierced by the Thunder Flame Power, gave a miserable howl. It wanted to charge again, but it was stopped by its Beast Master. ¡°Meeh master, I¡¯ll remember this!¡± The Beast Master glared hatefully at the three Thunderbolt cannons set up in sequence in the sky above. Leaving a number plate behind, he reluctantly led his pet beast away. The reason why he had dared to make such a reckless assault was that aside from his resentment, he had been certain that the Thunderbolt cannon, a powerful explosive weapon, was bound to have a long cooldown period. He hadn¡¯t expected that Bai Qi would actually have three Thunderbolt cannons ready at once! After three contestants gave up in a row, the other Beast Masters could do nothing but leave a plate behind and depart. With four days left in the competition, they didn¡¯t have to bang their heads against this wall. Let the problem children chew on this tough nut. Gu Shan, who had already been slowly withdrawing, sped up his pace after seeing the others abandon the contest. But he hadn¡¯t gotten far when he ran into Zhou Yan riding her Ghost Flame Pegasus on the way to the valley. ¡°Gu Shan? What are you doing here?¡± Without answering, Gu Shan silently kept his mouth shut while Zhou Yan asked of her own accord, ¡°I heard some noise from Bai Qi over here. Is that true?¡± Is it just noise? It was practically turning the world upside down! Ran Xu and Qiao Li, who passed by, couldn¡¯t help but roll their eyes when they heard this. A Second Stage Beast Master had a group of Third Stage Beast Masters at their wits¡¯ end. If this wasn¡¯t world-shaking, what was? It was intolerable. They had to report it to their instructor when they got out. They couldn¡¯t put up with this during future training sessions! Seeing Gu Shan and the others¡¯ strange expressions, Zhou Yan got a rough idea of what had happened, and drove her Pegasus straight towards the valley. ¡°Is that Sister Zhou coming?¡± Bai Qi spotted Zhou Yan¡¯s arrival ahead of time through a scout bee, and his previous sense of satisfaction instantly vanished. Schuck had just been promoted to Second Stage. Even though the mechanised weapons he produced could handle Third Stage Beast Masters, they were still a bit lacking for a Four Stage Beast Master. What about recruiting Zhou Yan? With no hesitation, Bai Qi sent a scout bee straight to Zhou Yan. On seeing the scout bee coming close, Zhou Yan instinctively wanted to strike it down, but she halted her action after hearing Bai Qi¡¯s voice. ¡°Bai Qi, what in the hell are you doing here?¡± Bai Qi replied, ¡°I was just too lazy to run around and wait for others to come to me ¨C ¡± Zhou Yan¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°So you¡¯re playing king of the hill and calling yourself the big boss?¡± ¡°Uh, you could put it that way.¡± Bai Qi, scratching his head somewhat sheepishly, acknowledged Zhou Yan¡¯s interpretation of his actions. ¡°Then I want to join. But I want to be the big boss! Hearing Zhou Yan¡¯s request, Bai Qi was stunned, while the other Third Stage Beast Masters, waiting for a good show, were all utterly confused. The plot was going off-track! ¡°What, no good?!¡± Zhou Yan frowned when Bai Qi didn¡¯t respond. Bai Qi immediately snapped out of his daze. ¡°Of course it¡¯s good, I couldn¡¯t ask for more! He had originally been considering how to sweet talk Zhou Yan. Now, it looked like the other party had taken the initiative to offer herself up. ¡°Sister Zhou, you can be the big boss, I¡¯ll happily be second in command!¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Zhou Yan nodded in satisfaction. She then pointed at Gu Shan behind her and said, ¡°He can be our lackey.¡± What does it have to do with me¡­ Gu Shan, looking utterly confused, was grabbed by Zhou Yan and pulled onto the back of her Pegasus, immediately flown towards the depths of the valley. Seeing this, the Beast Masters who had just been exploited by Bai Qi were in a daze. They gave up on their plans for revenge completely. One Bai Qi had been trouble enough, and now there was a Zhou Yan as well. They might as well bring a couple more people, so they could be altogether screwed. As the saying goes, it never rains but it pours. Just as they had this thought, Bai Qiucha arrived riding a Bone Wing beast from a distance. Then, right after, came Lu Qing¡­ In just a few minutes, this valley had become the most dangerous place in the Secret Realm. The gathering hall. With a suppressed smile, Luo Xiang looked at Zhang Shan, whose expression was twitching a little, and said, ¡°I remember one of the training items was about how to establish a safe base in the wilderness, right? Shouldn¡¯t we just move that ahead?¡± The original plan was to test the students on their ability to conceal themselves, launch surprise attacks and survive in the wilderness. However, when it got to Bai Qi¡¯s part, it had been turned into a base defense battle. No, it was more like him declaring himself king of the hill! He had the feeling that headquarters might have to modify some rules again¡­ Chapter 126 - Chapter 126: Chapter 125: Discovering the Secret Realm Tower Chapter 126: Chapter 125: Discovering the Secret Realm Tower Translator: 549690339 Bai Qiucha looked at Zhou Yan, who was excitedly distributing number plates, and couldn¡¯t help but speak up, ¡°I say, Yan sister, are we really okay doing this?¡± ¡°Call me Big Boss!¡± Zhou Yan glared at Bai Qiucha and replied, ¡°The instructor only said that we only need enough points topass, he didn¡¯t specify how, so what¡¯s wrong with it?¡± Lu Qing adjusted her glasses, her gaze never leaving the book in hand, and interjected, ¡°I agree with Zhou Yan on this. Our method is indeed the most efficient, the process isn¡¯t that important.¡± ¡°Hmm, hmm.¡± Gu Shan also nodded, quietly pocketing his own number plate. ¡°Alright then.¡± Bai Qiucha exhaled resignedly after shooting a glance at Bai Qi, who was snickering on the side. He was raised to face challenges head-on and had hardly ever considered taking shortcuts. Ever since he met Bai Qi though, this was the second time he was doing so. First, he had given up on the Tower of Gratitude and then they had formed this street gang, god knows what was coming next¡­ Beep, beep, beep, beep¡­ Just then, an alarm sounded in the cave. Two figures appeared on the screen. ¡°Is that¡­ Xiao Yuan and Li Mu?¡± Zhou Yan leaned in for a closer look and immediately recognized the two. ¡°Why are they together?¡± Lu Qing responded, ¡°We grouped up, so other people would naturally do the same. It¡¯s quite normal.¡± Zhou Yan understood and then excitedly exclaimed, ¡°Perfect! We¡¯ve been bullying weaklings for the past few days and it¡¯s gotten boring. A couple of Four-Stagers will be more interesting.¡± With that, Zhou Yan made a move to rally everyone for a fight. Lu Qing quietly turned a page in her book and said calmly, ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m only at the third stage. I don¡¯t want to challenge a higher stage like someone here.¡± Zhou Yan glanced at Gu Shan upon hearing this. Gu Shan silently held up two fingers and glanced at Lu Qing. His attitude was evident. ¡°That¡¯s a bummer. Second Boss and Third Boss, come patrol with me.¡± Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha looked at each other and sighed quietly. They had initially thought that by recruiting Zhou Yan and the others to their side, they wouldn¡¯t have to worry about being robbed. Bai Qi could then stay here peacefully for seven days. However, things didn¡¯t go as planned. Zhou Yan seemed to revel in her role as Big Boss and was keen on leading them on raids! Although they gained quite a lot, their reputation had utterly tanked. Ah, my good reputation¡­ The duo followed Zhou Yan out of the cave somewhat reluctantly. Meanwhile, Xiao Yuan and Li Mu had already reached the entrance. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s emergence, Xiao Yuan couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°Bai Qi, I knew it was you. I told you Zhou Yan isn¡¯t smart enough to think of gang mugging as an efficient method.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched slightly at Xiao Yuan¡¯s words. His reputation as bandit ¡®Second Boss¡¯ was now set in stone¡­ ¡°Xiao Yuan, what are you implying? Looking for a fight again?¡± Zhou Yan¡¯s veins were pulsing as she prepared to battle. Xiao Yuan shrugged, ¡°Sorry, we¡¯ve fought 534 times and we¡¯ve drawn 498 times. The rest just didn¡¯t finish, so I don¡¯t plan on wasting time.¡± ¡°Then what did you guys come here for?¡± Zhou Yan inspected the two curiously. Xiao Yuan stepped back and said, ¡°Li Mu wanted to talk to Bai Qi, that¡¯s it. I¡¯m just here for the ride. Don¡¯t mind me.¡± ¡°Li Mu?¡± Zhou Yan was taken aback. She glanced at Li Mu, then back at Bai Qi behind her, seemingly understanding something. ¡°Uhh, what did I do this time?¡± Bai Qi was clueless as everyone¡¯s eyes suddenly shifted to him. Li Mu stepped forward and stared at Bai Qi intently. ¡°Bai Qi, as of today, you¡¯re my love rival!¡± Love rival? What the hell? Bai Qi was even more confused. Meanwhile, Bai Qiucha came up to him and whispered, ¡°Li Mu and Lu Qing are from the same city. They are childhood friends. He probably has his sights set on you.¡± Lu Qing, buddy, we have talked less than ten times total. Don¡¯t be so sensitive. ¡°Um, maybe you¡¯ve misunderstood something?¡± Bai Qi sighed and was about to explain when Li Mu waved his hand dismissively, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t overpower you with my higher level. Since you excel in runes, I¡¯ll defeat you in that regard and prove that I¡¯m the most suited for Lu Qing.¡± With that, Li Mu turned around and left, not giving Bai Qi a chance to refute. ¡°Is this guy always like this?¡± Bai Qi looked exasperatedly at Bai Qiucha. After receiving confirmation, he kept silent. So, he was indeed fooled by Old Qin¡¯s flattery. Where were the resources that would make all masters and legends jealous? He gained an unwelcome ¡®love rival¡¯ for no reason. He hadn¡¯t yet seen the benefits of the training, but had had to endure quite a bit of inconvenience. ¡°Well, as long as they¡¯re not here to rob us, it doesn¡¯t matter.¡± Seeing this, Zhou Yan dispelled her battle stance and patted Bai Qi on the back sympathetically, ¡°But you have to be careful Bai Qi, Li Mu always keeps his promises. He¡¯ll surely give you a hard time.¡± Bai Qi remained silent as Zhang Shan¡¯s long-missed voice then rang out in their ears. ¡°Time¡¯s up. This training session is now over.¡± Just as Zhang Shan finished speaking, Bai Qi felt the world spinning around him. They were back in the assembly hall. ¡°Damn it, I haven¡¯t collected my equipment!¡± As soon as Bai Qi landed and was about to complain, he noticed dozens of eyes on him. Of course, it was all hostility. Well, it hadn¡¯t even been ten full days of training, and it seemed that enemies were everywhere. Bai Qi sighed heavily, instead, calming down and openly accepting the icy stares raining down on him. He was already knee-deep in a sea of hostility. Having a few more enemies wouldn¡¯t make much of a difference. Zhang Shan also noticed the gazes fixed on them. He glanced at Bai Qi but didn¡¯t add any comment, only proceeding to announce the names of those who passed. According to the original system, only a quarter could pass the training. Because of Bai Qi, the number was even fewer now, so Zhang Shan finished the announcements quickly. ¡°You have a day off today. Report back tomorrow on time for theoretical classes.¡± Zhang Shan packed up the results sheet, turned around, and walked away, leaving behind a group of sobbing Beast Masters. Finally, someone thought of handing out the course schedule early. Could the instructor please slow down? They hadn¡¯t had a chance to lodge a complaint yet. ¡°Phew¡­ we can finally rest for a while.¡± Bai Qi stretched lazily. These past few days, apart from ¡®robbing¡¯¡­ er, ¡®exchanging friendly banter¡¯ with Zhou Yan and his classmates, he¡¯d been researching on enhancing Husky. But due to limitations in his environment, he couldn¡¯t proceed with modifications and could finally tinker around with it properly. Zhou Yan came up to Bai Qi, draped an arm around his neck, and asked, ¡°Second in command, are you free this afternoon?¡± Big sister, weren¡¯t you taking the role-playing a little too seriously? And your eyes were scaring me¡­ You aren¡¯t planning another ¡®raid,¡¯ are you? This isn¡¯t training, robbery is a crime. Bai Qi replied, ¡°I¡¯m a little tired. I want to go back and rest.¡± ¡°Rest? Don¡¯t be so weak, young man.¡± Zhou Yan disdainfully scanned Bai Qi and said, ¡°Good. I know a restaurant. They are very skilled at nutritious meals. I¡¯m in a good mood today, so I¡¯ll treat you to a good meal.¡± After finishing her sentence, Zhou Yan didn¡¯t wait for Bai Qi to refuse. She turned her gaze to Bai Qiucha and the others, saying, ¡°Third in command, white-paper-fan, you should come too.¡± ¡°I refuse.¡± Lu Qing closed his book and said, ¡°I need to report to the teacher about the recent situation. You guys go ahead.¡± ¡°Also, stop calling me white-paper-fan.¡± After finishing, Lu Qing left the hall without looking back. ¡°So boring. That¡¯s why I don¡¯t like reading.¡± Zhou Yan puckered her lips and looked at Gu Shan, saying, ¡°Then, Gu Shan, you come. It isn¡¯t fun if we are short by one.¡± Upon hearing her words, Gu Shan obediently followed behind Zhou Yan, showing no signs of resistance. After spending a few days together, Gu Shan had essentially become Zhou Yan¡¯s follower, someone who would do her bidding without question. ¡°The restaurant Zhou Yan mentioned is indeed good, Bai Qi. You can give it a try.¡± Bai Qiucha added, ¡°We often interact with the Undead Department. We should take care of our health.¡± Upon hearing these words, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes. Who needed to take care of their health? They were talking polite nonsense, but they were taking it too seriously. Once he leveled up to the fourth stage, he would see who beat whom! Songlin City. Suburbs. Songyue Building. Zhou Yan led Bai Qi and the others to the restaurant with familiarity. The owner seemed to be very friendly with Zhou Yan, leading them directly to a private room. ¡°Miss Zhou, the usual order?¡± Zhou Yan nodded and said, ¡°The usual, but double the portion. I¡¯ve been starving recently.¡± The owner nodded and left, while Zhou Yan turned to Bai Qi and the others, explaining, ¡°This restaurant is quite old-fashioned, with inherited culinary skills. Besides the good taste, their food can also improve one¡¯s constitution. While still in Songlin, you might want to come and eat here more often.¡± Improved constitution? So that meant all the ingredients were from ferocious beasts, right? Understanding this, Bai Qi looked forward to it. Their meals over the last few days had mostly been provided by Zhou Yan. While her cooking was decent, they had been eating barbeque for seven days straight. It was about time for a change, and the decor of the restaurant was indeed exquisite, located by a lake, a reminiscent of the famous buildings from Bai Qi¡¯s past life. ¡°Oh, by the way, they also provide food for beast pets. Do you want to let your beasts come out and try?¡± At Zhou Yan¡¯s words, Bai Qiucha was somewhat torn between laughing and crying. The only beast he had was a Skeleton Dragon. What could it be looking forward to eating here? Harvest souls directly? As for Gu Shan, his beasts were all normal, but he had four of them and was a little embarrassed to call them all out. Seeing that neither of them made a move, Bai Qi didn¡¯t feel like summoning Husky out for a free meal either. But before Zhou Yan could persuade them further, Husky took the initiative to jump out. This glutton, he shouldn¡¯t have given it the permissions to enter and exit the secret realm. Seeing Husky squirming out of the realm, Bai Qi was about to send it back, when Beta started sniffing the ground earnestly, seemingly looking for something. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with this guy?¡± Seeing Husky in this state, Zhou Yan and the others were puzzled, but it seemed Bai Qi had a rough idea. This scene appeared to be somewhat familiar¡­ Just then, Husky suddenly stopped at the window and started to bark wildly at the lake outside. Woo! Woo! Woo! Then, to the astonishment of everyone, a tall tower began to slowly rise from the bottom of the lake, mysterious runes faintly visible on its surface. The Secret Realm Tower! Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: Chapter 126: Secret Realm Giant Dragon Chapter 127: Chapter 126: Secret Realm Giant Dragon Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi and Gu Shan looked at each other as they watched the Secret Realm Tower slowly rise in front of them. They had heard that Songlin City was littered with Secret Realm Towers, but it was a bit too much to come across one during a meal. Nevertheless, it was good in a way, at least it proved that Husky indeed had the ability to sense the appearance of the Secret Realm Tower. They just wondered if they could still find the backdoor? ¡°My goodness, I¡¯ve been coming here to eat for some time now. Who would have thought that there¡¯s a Secret Realm Tower in this lake?¡± Zhou Yan stared at the towering structure in disbelief, then had a sudden thought. ¡°If Qing¡¯er finds out that she missed a chance to touch a Secret Realm Tower firsthand, do you think she¡¯ll be furious?¡± ¡°Judging by the look of this Secret Realm Tower, it seems to be a battle-type. We should first stop others from approaching recklessly.¡± Bai Qiucha assessed the Secret Realm Tower, voicing out his own judgment. Battle-type Secret Realm Towers often have their own exterior countermeasures, and it¡¯s easy to get hurt if triggered carelessly. Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan nodded and was about to alert their boss, but realized Bai Qi, leading Husky, was already running towards the Secret Realm Tower. ¡°God, he is just like Qing¡¯er, getting so distracted when seeing a Secret Realm Tower!¡± Upon seeing this, Zhou Yan muttered under his breath and quickly followed. Bai Qiucha and Gu Shan followed suit. Although this place was in the suburbs, many people were dining at the Songyue Building. They had noticed the emergence of the Secret Realm Tower and came out to observe. However, most people just observed from afar without approaching it, As residents of Songlin City, they were no stranger to Secret Realm Towers and were merely bored. However, the tourists in Songlin City were much less composed. ¡°I can¡¯t believe it. I fished out a Secret Realm Tower. Does this mean I¡¯m the Heaven¡¯s Chosen from the legends?¡± A young man fishing by the lake, upon seeing the huge Secret Realm Tower, was filled with excitement. Instinctively, he wanted to explore. Buzz. Buzz. Buzz! Just then, the Secret Realm Tower slightly trembled, and a row of runes lit up on the bottom wall. The originally clear lake suddenly turned green. ¡°Is this¡­toxin?!¡± The young man immediately tried to move away, but the toxin spread rapidly, reaching him through the lake water in no time. The young man fell directly into the lake. The surrounding spectators began to panic as they saw this. Bystanders quickly moved away, while some Beast Masters summoned their beasts, preparing for a rescue operation. But before they could act, Bai Qi, leading Husky, was already by the lake and used his mechanical arm to pull the young man out. Looking at the young man who was now entirely green, Bai Qi immediately pulled a slime monster out of the secret space and threw it on the young man. Gorp. Glop?! (What is that smell?) The semi-awakened slime monster immediately woke up at the pungent smell emanating from the young man, promptly engulfed him and started absorbing the toxin in his body. The young man woke up soon enough, and as he watched the slime monster move away from him back to Bai Qi, he tried to say thanks but noticed Bai Qi squatting intently where he had been fishing, and a strange-looking two-headed dog was digging something there. ¡°Um, thank you for saving me.¡± The young man moved closer out of curiosity to express his gratitude, but Bai Qi seemed preoccupied and only responded with a grunt. ¡°Beta, are you sure it¡¯s here?¡± Woof! Woof! (Yep, should be. Smells like that door we came across last time.) Beta nodded and quickened the pace of digging. ¡°Good, we can¡¯t get in through the main entrance anyway.¡± Bai Qi glanced at the lake around the Secret Realm Tower, which had transformed into a poison pond, quietly picked up the slime monster and placed it by his side while the young man quickly realized the danger and left without another word. Pinching her nose, Zhou Yan managed the staff of Songyue Building to evacuate the crowd and walked over to Bai Qi, saying, ¡°Bai Qi, what are you doing here? This Secret Realm Tower is quite dangerous. Non-professionals should stay away.¡± Gu Shan hesitated and said, ¡°Um, boss, it seems that we are professionals.¡± ¡°Ah, it seems so.¡± Ranked as special trainee students, their task was to explore the Secret Realm Tower. If someone specialized in dealing with these, they were it. ¡°The countermeasures of this Secret Realm Tower has been activated. None of us have a contract with a support beast. We should notify Moon Night Tower first. They¡¯re good at purifying toxins.¡± Bai Qiucha checked the condition of the lake and then cast a glance at Bai Qi, who looked hopeful, and suddenly had an idea. ¡°Bai Qi, your talent is Breaking the Void1, right?¡± ¡°Me? Well¡­ I guess.¡± Bai Qi nodded. This talent was what Luo Xiang and Old Qin had ¡°bestowed¡± upon him. Everyone said so, so it must be true. ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, why don¡¯t we take a look inside the Secret Realm Tower?¡± A gleam flashed in Bai Qiucha¡¯s eyes. He missed his turn the last time with the Tower of Gratitude because of Bai Qi. Now, encountering another tower, he couldn¡¯t miss the opportunity. ¡°I seem to recall the teacher mentioned there were a few students in this training session with an equally rare talent of Breaking the Void. So Bai Qi, you¡¯re one of them.¡± Zhou Yan was also eager, saying, ¡°An unexplored Secret Realm Tower, if we could be the first to open it, the teacher will stop calling me stupid, right?¡± Alright, so that¡¯s what you¡¯re thinking. Bai Qiucha and the others were silent, beginning to search for an entrance. However, they didn¡¯t find anything after circling the area. ¡°Looks like, the entrance to this Secret Realm Tower is submerged in the lake. Cha, why don¡¯t you isolate the lake water? I¡¯ll evaporate this poison pond.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qiucha shook his head and said, ¡°We aren¡¯t familiar with the situation underwater. If we trigger some sort of mechanism, and the range of the poisonous gas expands, then that would be troublesome.¡± ¡°Alright, then we have no other choice but to wait for support from the headquarters.¡± Zhou Yan sighed with a hint of disappointment. Suddenly, he heard an explosion nearby. When the smoke cleared, Bai Qi was nowhere to be seen, leaving behind only a quiet gate. ¡°This is, the gate to the Secret Realm Tower?¡± The group looked at each other in silence, realizing where Bai Qi had gone. ¡°Cough, cough, you stupid dog, couldn¡¯t you have warned me before the explosion?¡± Bai Qi wiped the dust off his head, landed a heavy punch on Beta, who looked innocent. Howl howl¡­ (It was you who asked this doggy to speed up¡­) ¡°Beast Master, I suggest you first consider your current predicament.¡± As Bai Qi and the dog were joking around, Schuck timely issued a reminder. Bai Qi was taken aback upon hearing this, only then did he realize he was at the edge of a cliff, a deep abyss less than twenty centimeters away from him. ¡°Holy hell, this back door really is a death trap.¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi broke into a cold sweat, rolling and crawling away from his original location. If the gate of the Secret Realm had placed him a little differently when he entered, he might have died prematurely. Originally, he just wanted to find the back door of the Secret Realm Tower and then figure out how to enter. After all, he had none of the Breaking the Void talent that Old Qin spoke of. But to his surprise, just as Husky blew the gate open, he fell right in. Could it be, he really had some kind of Breaking the Void talent? It seemed that he should stay away from Beta digging pits in the future. If he fell unluckily, it could be a fatal meal outside. Bai Qi looked around. The place where he was seemed to be a mountain range, stretching thousands of miles without end. Compared to it, Bai Qi¡¯s Secret Realm seemed quite simple. ¡°It¡¯s really disheartening when people compare. But considering the large Secret Realm this person possesses, the original owner of this place must have been quite formidable.¡± Bai Qi enviously surveyed the Secret Realm, but quickly noticed something odd. Such a large mountain range, with such flourishing flora, but he didn¡¯t see a single bird or beast, not even the sound of insects. Either this Secret Realm had been left for too long, and all living creatures had died off. Or there was a powerful creature nearby. Considering the swift countermechanisms of the Secret Realm Tower just now, the first explanation was obviously implausible. After all, a well-functioning Secret Realm Tower, especially such a large one, wouldn¡¯t have a species extinction. So the only explanation was¡­ Just then, Bai Qi felt a violent tremor from the Evolution Egg, as if it was going to bounce out of the Secret Space, and Beta was also looking behind him with a wary face. Then, the distinct sound of large wings straining against the wind came from under the cliff behind Bai Qi, putting Husky instantly on high alert. ¡°Holy hell, is it some kind of summoning curse that whatever I think comes?¡± Bai Qi immediately tried to summon Alpha when he saw this. However, after seeing the green giant dragon in front of him, he was frozen in place. A dragon, a real-life dragon! Crack crack! (Boss, should we fight?) Alpha, having just been summoned, saw the dragon in front of him. However, Alpha felt no fear and prepared for battle immediately. ¡°Even the weakest adult dragons are legends. What the hell are we supposed to fight it with!¡± Bai Qi rolled his eyes, looking at the dragon on the cliff edge, who was curiously watching them, instinctively told Alpha to carry him and prepared to flee. Of course, he knew that he couldn¡¯t outrun a dragon. If it were in the wilderness, Bai Qi would absolutely give up struggling, and even sprinkle some seasoning on himself to suit the dragon¡¯s taste. But this was a Secret Realm, who knows, maybe some protective mechanism might get triggered? But Bai Qi didn¡¯t get far before he noticed something strange behind him, so he couldn¡¯t help but look back. ¡°Am I hallucinating? Is a dragon scared of me?¡± Seeing the green dragon, who was also turning in horror to flee, Bai Qi was a bit dumbfounded and tentatively told Alpha to stop. ¡°It¡¯s really a human!¡± Seeing Bai Qi stop, the green dragon screamed and promptly fainted. ¡°Schuck, can you check if I¡¯m still asleep? Or did I get poisoned?¡± ¡°Your vital signs are normal, Beast Master.¡± ¡°Then what¡¯s the deal with this cowardly dragon¡­¡± ¡°Um¡­ this question is beyond the search range of my database, I refuse to answer..¡± Chapter 128 - Chapter 128: Chapter 127: This Dragon is a Vegetarian Chapter 128: Chapter 127: This Dragon is a Vegetarian Translator: 549690339 Green Dragon Secret Realm. Bai Qi, Alpha, Husky¡­ well, and a Slime Monster, stood in a line, staring blankly at the Green Dragon, who was still unconscious. ¡°Well, Beast Master, is it really okay for us not to take this chance to run away?¡± ¡°Run? Didn¡¯t you just scout? The surrounding area is all covered by poisonous mist, this is the only safe place.¡± Woof, woof! (Exactly, it¡¯s dead either way, this dog chooses to die in the dragon¡¯s mouth.) Creak,creak! (I want to fight it!) Squish, squash! (Can it be eaten?) Looking at this one man and three beasts, Schuck suddenly felt his brain enter a brief state of crash. Was this what humans often called tiredness? Phew. Finally, the Green Dragon slowly woke up. The breath he exhaled stirred up a gust of wind. As he woke, Alpha immediately entered a battle ¨C ready state. The Wilting Sword flew out from behind him and landed directly in his hand. He watched the Giant Dragon in front of him vigilantly. [Name]: Wilting Dragon Lord (Alpha) [Nature]: Ice Clan, Undead Department, Dragon Department [Growth Level]: Second Stage Level 5 [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord [Racial Skills]: Withering Breath (Proficient), Dragon Power (Proficient), Skeleton Manipulation (Perfect), Ice Crystal Barrier (Mastery), Blast Crystal Spike (Mastery), Shadow Lotus (Perfect), Gravity Amplification (Beginner) [Energy Value]: 206000 [Condition]: Evolvable After a week of continual evolution, and consuming two bullhorns, Alpha had finally mastered Gravity Amplification as he had wished. [Skill Name]: Gravity Amplification [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Description]: Can forcefully change the gravity of an object according to one¡¯s will, or use one¡¯s energy to construct a gravity ball. Initially, Bai Qi had fretted about Alpha only previously mastering one super skill despite being at the level of a mid-level lord. Now it wasn¡¯t a problem anymore, for he had learned another one. This trial pointed out a road for Bai Qi. Kill ferocious beasts, steal skills! Unfortunately, he clearly couldn¡¯t win against the creature before him, otherwise, if he sliced some dragon attribute materials off it, Alpha might have evolved directly into a Bone Dragon. After all, he had been craving Bai Qiucha¡¯s Bone Dragon for more than just a day or two. ¡°Did I just see a human? No, I must have been dreaming! After slowly waking up, the Green Dragon shook its head and mumbled to himself. He was about to go back to sleep under the cliff, when he suddenly realized that a man and three pets were staring at him. ¡°Not a dream? Is it really a human?!¡± Seeing this, the Green Dragon almost fainted again. Seeing this, Alpha quickly erected an Ice Crystal Barrier to support the huge head of the Green Dragon, which managed to bring it back to its senses. ¡°This guy is really afraid of humans, isn¡¯t he?¡± Ahint of amusement flashed in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes as he used the Ice Crystal Barrier as steps, walking towards the Green Dragon. Indeed, seeing the tiny human in front of it, the Green Dragon instinctively retreated a step, only stopping when it realized that there was no threat from Bai Qi. The Green Dragon looked at Bai Qi carefully and asked, ¡°Are you human?¡± Bai Qi tried to squeeze out a smile he thought was friendly and said to the timid dragon, ¡°Yes, I am a human. But I¡¯m not your enemy.¡± ¡°Not an enemy? That¡¯s good.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, the Green Dragon heaved a sigh of relief, sat down heavily. Are the dragons of this era this easily fooled? He hadn¡¯t even started cajoling it yet¡­ Or was it just dulled from staying in the secret realm for too long? Seeing the Green Dragon who had completely let down his guard, Bai Qi also completely eased up and signalled to Alpha to be at ease. He asked, ¡°Could I ask how long you have been in this secret realm?¡± The Green Dragon shook its head and said, ¡°Since mother was injured and died, I¡¯ve mostly been sleeping, so I¡¯m not very clear how long has passed.¡± Mother? It seemed that the master of this secret realm was a Dragon Department Beast Master. However, how did the countermeasures of the Secret Realm Tower seem to belong to a Poison Department Beast Master? ¡°Oh, do you know how to enter and exit this secret realm? Different from trial-type secret realms where one can obtain rewards or control of the entire Secret Realm Tower by passing the trials, it¡¯s hard to freely come and go in other secret realms unless one can find the control core or the entrance and exit mechanisms themselves. And this timid dragon had lived here for so long, it should know some information. ¡± Leave? Is there an entrance or exit here? ¡± The timid dragon looked at Bai Qi with a baffled expression, not understanding what he was asking. ¡°Alright, forget I asked.¡± Bai Qi sighed quietly and began to ponder ways to leave. Looking at the timid dragon¡¯s reaction, it seemed that there were no entrances or exits nearby. In that case, the control core was definitely in the area outside the poisonous mist. However, the scout bees he had sent out earlier were corroded by the poisonous mist. Unable to ascertain the extent of the poisonous mist, Bai Qi didn¡¯t wish to act rashly. Rumble¡­ All the beasts turned their gaze toward Bai Qi, who was scratching his head in embarrassment. He had held his hunger after hearing Zhou Yan¡¯s praise about the food at Songyue building, planning to savor it all by himself. But the secret realm issue cropped up unexpectedly, and now he was genuinely hungry. Nicholas the timid dragon looked at Bai Qi and cheerfully invited, ¡°Oh human, haven¡¯t you eaten? Why not come to my place? I can treat you to some good food.¡± ¡°Um, I¡¯m not sure if that¡¯s a good idea.¡± He wasn¡¯t sure if his small body could handle a dragon s meal¡­ ¡°No problem, I¡¯ve got more than I can eat anyway, and it¡¯s very boring for a dragon alone. You all can keep me company.¡± With a careless wave of his hand, Nicholas grabbed the three beasts and their master with his claw and, flapping his wings, flew towards the cliff edge. Wow, was this the power of a legendary creature? Bai Qi looked at Alpha, who was completely powerless to resist, and inwardly cursed. Where exactly did this guy get his fear of humans from? Didn¡¯t he know that he could squash humans like ants if he wished? Though, it was a good thing things were like this. Thus, under the ¡°hostage¡± situation imposed by Nicholas, the party continuously descended until they saw a huge cave embedded in the cliffside. The cave was well-hidden by lush vines. From above, it looked in no way peculiar. Inside, it was bathed in verdant landscapes, presenting a vibrant scene of abundant life. Who would have thought? This timid green dragon fancied a stylish living environment. ¡°This is my home,¡± said Nicholas, ¡°I will go and fetch some food for you all.¡± With that, he gently released Bai Qi and the others, flapped his wings and took off once again. ¡°So, this is a dragon¡¯s cave? It¡¯s quite different from what I imagined. The cave was well-hidden by lush vines. From above, it looked in no way peculiar. Inside, it was bathed in verdant landscapes, presenting a vibrant scene of abundant life. Who would have thought? This timid dragon fancied a stylish living environment. Woof woof! (It smells delicious here.) Beta sniffed around and was about to head deeper into the cave when Schuck forcefully stopped him. ¡°Running around the house of a legendary creature-are you in a hurry to die?¡± ¡°Beta, don¡¯t wander around yet-let¡¯s wait a bit,¡± Bai Qi patted Beta, indicating him to calm down. He then walked to Alpha, who seemed dazed, and asked, ¡°Alpha, what¡¯s up?¡± Click clack. (I like the environment here; it seems to be boosting my power.) Upon hearing this, Bai Qi nodded in understanding. It was no surprise Alpha was resonating with the Green Dragon cave since he was now of Dragon attribute. Assured Alpha was alright, Bai Qi felt relieved, sat down cross-legged and sank his consciousness into the Beast Control Space. Streams of silver light were pouring from between the cracks in the Evolution Egg, illuminating the bronze crystal wall and creating a strange, mottled pattern. [Name]: Evolution Egg (Bronze Egg 100%) [Condition]: Activated The encounter with the timid dragon had filled up the progress of the Bronze Egg, but for some reason, the progress was still stuck at 100%, without advancing to the next phase as expected. ¡°I hope it won¡¯t be stuck here for years like last time¡­¡¯ With a slight twitch of his lips, Bai Qi tried to expedite the Evolution Egg¡¯s upgrade with his Spirit Power, but it held on without hatching, utterly disregarding his efforts. Come on now, this is Beast Master World, not some world of cultivation. Why the heck are there bottlenecks? ¡°Forget it. Let¡¯s leave this for later once we¡¯re out of this secret realm. Sighing at the aloof Evolution Egg, Bai Qi fruitlessly exited the Beast Control Space just as Nicholas returned from outside. Nicholas dropped his clawful of stuff in front of Bai Qi and offeren excitedly, ¡°Here, these are my favorite foods. You guys should try them. Looking at the bunch of grass in front of him, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twitched slightly. He inquired uncertainly, ¡°Um, you eat these¡­ regularly?¡± ¡°Yeah, of course! What else would I eat?¡± Nicholas grabbed a handful of grass and added, ¡°I¡¯ve been eating these since I? was a chick. They¡¯re good for your stomach and help with sleep, they¡¯re great. ¡°Okay¡­¡± No wonder Nicholas didn¡¯t react to them-turns out, he¡¯s a vegetarian dragon. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you eating? You don¡¯t like it? I could get you something else.¡± ¡°No need!¡± Bai Qi immediately raised both hands to stop him. Though the grass was a bit plain, at the very least, it was edible. If Nicholas ended up bringing back tree bark or something, he wouldn¡¯t know what to do. After all, even though the dragon was a bit timid, it was still a legendary giant dragon! What if they caused him to lose his temper? The four of them wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against a single smack from him. Thinking this, Bai Qi looked at the slime that had zealously started munching away at the pile of grass. He picked up a stalk as tall as him, tore off a piece, forcefully stuffed it in his mouth, and after a cursory chew, swallowed directly. After all, he either had to eat something or not. Better to appease this timid dragon first. When he swallowed the grass, however, a warm sensation spread quickly throughout his body, even enhancing his Spirit Power! This grass¡¯s effects were stronger than even the Angel Fruit¡¯s! Then, to Beta¡¯s surprise, Bai Qi grabbed a handful of grass and stuffed it into his mouth. Awoo? (Has he mistaken the grass for food?) Chapter 129 - Chapter 129: Chapter 128: Is This the Little Bug You Mentioned? Chapter 129: Chapter 128: Is This the Little Bug You Mentioned? Translator: 549690339 Witnessing the vigorous devouring of both man and dragon, Schuck immediately activated the scanning device. ¡°Massive quantities of energy value detected, matching with database¡­ Match successful, 80% similarity with Dragon Blood Grass.¡± Eh? (Does that mean it¡¯s edible?) Beta licked its tongue and tried some Dragon Blood Grass. Then, it too joined the feeding frenzy. In the colossal dragon¡¯s cave, only Alpha was left standing there dumbfounded. ¡°I can¡¯t eat anymore.¡± Feeling satisfaction radiating from his body and soul, Bai Qi lay on the ground, looking blissful, clearly ready for a good sleep. Although this timid dragon seemed unreliable, it sure had great taste. It helps satiate hunger and induces sleep. It really works. Observing Bai Qi¡¯s satisfaction, the timid dragon lifted its head proudly, ¡°I told you it was delicious, didn¡¯t I? So, did I lie to you?¡± Bai Qi signaled a thumbs up upon hearing this. He looked at the timid dragon, wagging its tail like a small puppy, seeking praise. He then sat up and said, ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s excellent. But where did you find these things?¡± The timid dragon pointed towards the outside, ¡°At the other side of the mountain. There¡¯s lots of this grass. But there are lots of scary little bugs over there, so I usually gather several days of food supply at once.¡± ¡°Little bugs?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi became curious. The timid dragon was the only creature he had encountered. Moreover, he didn¡¯t see any signs of other animals, let alone bugs. According to the timid dragon, it looked like all creatures had gathered in other locations. Could it be possible that all of them were scared away by this dragon¡¯s might? ¡°Yes, they don¡¯t have claws, but they are slimy all over. Able to glide very quickly, their mouths are filled with sharp teeth. They often spit at me. Such a nuisance.¡± Remembering some ghastly memories, the timid dragon couldn¡¯t help but shiver. ¡°Is it really that frightening?¡± Seeing the timid dragon¡¯s reaction, Bai Qi had some doubts. This creature fainted at the sight of humans. If now it was just shivering, these bugs were probably just general worms. Noticing Bai Qi¡¯s doubtful gaze, the timid dragon felt wronged and directly stood up, ¡°Yeah, if you don¡¯t believe me, I can guide you there.¡± ¡°Fair enough, going straight to sleep after eating isn¡¯t good for health.¡± Bai Qi nodded in agreement, put Alpha and Husky back into Beast Control Space. He picked up the slime creature and climbed onto the dragon¡¯s outstretched claw. He wanted to experience the feeling of being a dragon knight. But after seeing the sharp scales on the dragon¡¯s body, he gave up the idea. Even though it was just a thought, Bai Qi had good reason to believe that those scales could easily cut most saddles, uh, I mean, dragon saddles. So, one must have an iron butt to be a dragon knight! With Bai Qi in its grip, the dragon flapped its wings and left the cave, flying towards the deep mountains. Although it appeared weak and unreliable, the timid dragon demonstrated excellent control over its strength. Despite its fast speed, Bai Qi didn¡¯t feel any wind pressure. Because of this, Bai Qi had the time to take a good look at his surroundings. Apart from the area where the timid dragon lived, all the rest was shrouded in poison mist, extending much further than Bai Qi expected. Thankfully, they didn¡¯t recklessly wander about earlier. Otherwise, he might have suffered the same fate as the scout bee. As Bai Qi was lost in his thoughts, the timid dragon suddenly halted and pointed towards a valley not far away, ¡°There, that¡¯s the place.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi looked in the said direction. All he saw was lush grassland in the valley, similar to what the green dragon had brought back. However, apart from the Dragon Blood Grass, the valley was crawling with enormous green serpents. Each serpent was of gigantic size. Compared to them, the Steel Scaled Snake he had encountered during the occupational test looked rather lean. Looking at the snake nest below, Bai Qi turned his stiff neck towards the dragon, ¡°By little bugs, did you mean them?¡± ¡°Yeah, what else should I call them?¡± The timid dragon looked at Bai Qi curiously as if he was staring at an idiot. Okay, no claws, slimy all over, glide very fast, have sharp teeth, and like to spit. He should have realized that the timid dragon was referring to snakes. ¡°Earlier, I only gathered enough for you guys to eat. I didn¡¯t bring much, since we are here now, I will get some more.¡± With that, the timid dragon lowered itself and darted towards the valley. Hey, dude, could you drop me off first? I don¡¯t want to be mistaken as the enemy and attacked. Observing the serpents rising upon sensing the dragon¡¯s approach, Bai Qi felt a cold shiver run down his spine. He pulled the slime creature to shield himself. It¡¯s payback time now, slime creature. Ka-Plop, Ka-Plop? Formed into an umbrella shape, the slime tilted its head in curiosity, not understanding Bai Qi¡¯s intentions. However, it was already used to Bai Qi¡¯s way of handling things and didn¡¯t mind. But it seemed there was more delicious food over there¡­ Quickly, Nicholas, the timid dragon, hovered over the valley where numerous giant snakes were gathering. Roaring angrily, his mighty dragon¡¯s awe erupted. This invisible coercion stirred a wild wind in the valley, lifting some of the smaller snakes into the air and flinging them hard against the mountain walls, killing them instantly. The power of a legend, finally revealed! ¡°Damn it, thank God this dragon has an inexplicable fear of humans. Otherwise, we¡¯d be screwed.¡± Watching as Nicholas resolved the snake problem with just a single roar, Bai Qi wiped the sweat beads from his forehead, determined to work on his relationship with the timid dragon. A legendary creature, if brought out, would undoubtedly be worshiped as a guardian deity by the Federation. In fact, the Federation did treat some ownerless legendary creatures this way. If he could establish a good relationship with Nicholas now, wouldn¡¯t he have a legendary creature backing him up once they got out? Thinking of this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but drooled a little. Roar! Just then, an angry roar echoed from the valley, pulling Bai Qi back from his daydream. Turning towards the sound, he saw a giant python that was about the same size as Nicholas slithered out of the cave with a large tumor-like growth on its head that resembled a horn or a crown. Shit, was this guy about to turn into a flood dragon? The python clearly feared Nicholas, as it kept its head raised high, incessantly roaring at Nicholas. ¡°Um, should we leave first?¡± Seeing the giant python appear, Nicholas suddenly got cold feet. ¡°Why? This guy should be no match for you, right?¡± Although the python¡¯s aura was impressive, Bai Qi could also sense that it hadn¡¯t become a legendary creature yet. He had seen two legendary creatures, he was capable of making this judgment. ¡°I just don¡¯t want to fight!¡± Saying this, Nicholas turned around and headed back to the dragon cave with Bai Qi without looking back. Seeing Nicholas behave this way, Bai Qi was somewhat puzzled. But it wasn¡¯t the time to ask questions, so he let Nicholas take him back to the dragon cave. ¡°I¡¯m a bit tired today, and I want to rest. You can sleep anywhere you like.¡± Saying this, Nicholas immediately went to a corner of the dragon cave and lay down to sleep. ¡°This guy, eat when he wants, sleep when he wants¡­ Why am I a bit envious!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi sighed helplessly. Feeling tired, he shaped the slime monster into a bed and fell deep asleep too. Before the Songyue Building. At the lakeside stood an old man clad in white, a crescent badge fixed on his chest, looked at the Secret Realm Tower in front of him, lost in contemplation. Meanwhile, a group of Beast Masters dressed in black were controlling their beasts to cleanse the lake of toxins. ¡°Um, Grandpa Xiao, do you think Bai Qi will be okay?¡± Zhou Yan, unusually quiet, asked the old man softly. Chief of the Moon Night Tower, Xiao Ding, currently the oldest legend in the Federation, unquestionably. Xiao Ding laughed upon hearing this, ¡°Oh, our little Yan¡¯er is showing concern for others. Could you be falling in love?¡± Zhou Yan rolled her eyes in response. ¡°Grandpa Xiao, you know nothing. I¡¯m going to be a female fighter like my teacher. Men would only slow me down!¡± ¡°Ha ha ha¡­ You really are Leng Feifei¡¯s disciple. Your comments are just as distinctive.¡± Xiao Ding laughed heartily, then looked at the gate guarded by a group of people at the edge of the lake. ¡°But this Bai Qi is really a troublemaker. No one has ever discovered a secret realm here in all these years, but he did at once. Things will surely be interesting in the coming days.¡± At Xiao Ding¡¯s words, Bai Qiucha and the others, who were also standing behind him, nodded in agreement. If it¡¯s about stirring up trouble, they were willing to crown Bai Qi as the ultimate! ¡°But his Breaking the Void talent isn¡¯t bad. Even Luo Xiang couldn¡¯t open the gateway this quickly. I wonder where Old Qin found such a gem.¡± Remembering that Bai Qi was recommended by President Qin, Xiao Ding¡¯s expression became strange. ¡°Lu Qing, Li Mu, have you figure out the gateway yet?¡± At Xiao Ding¡¯s words, Lu Qing and Li Mu froze for a moment, but quickly got back to work. One was carefully deciphering the runes on the gate, the other trying to communicate with his talent, attempting to break the gate¡¯s prohibition directly. I just told Bai Qi off, and now I¡¯m losing face in front of Qing¡¯er. Bai Qi, you are indeed a worthy opponent! Achoo! In his sleep, Bai Qi suddenly sneezed loudly. Seeing Nicholas, who was sleeping soundly not far away, he casually pulled a few large leaves over him as a blanket and then fell back asleep. He had forgotten to cover himself while sleeping, he hoped he wouldn¡¯t catch a cold.. Chapter 130 - Chapter 130: Chapter 129: Seeing the Matryoshka Doll Again Chapter 130: Chapter 129: Seeing the Matryoshka Doll Again Translator: 549690339 Green Dragon Secret Realm. Burp¡­ Bai Qi burped and looked at Nicholas, who was still in a deep sleep next to him, feeling a bit helpless. Ever since their return from the snake lair, Nicholas had been sleeping for straight five days without even turning over. Fortunately, the Dragon Blood Grass Nicholas brought back last time was plentiful. Coupled with the fruits growing in the dragon cave and the food stored in Bai Qi¡¯s secret realm, they weren¡¯t running out of food. ¡°How long does this fellow plan to sleep? If he sleeps for seventeen or eighteen years, we might miss our meals.¡± Bai Qi yawned and looked at the husky, who was also eating Dragon Blood Grass with a disdainful face, and then at the Alpha, who was Making strenuous efforts to practice gravity amplification, a sudden idea struck him. ¡°How about you two have a fight?¡± Ahwo? (Human, are you crazy? Asking a Mid-Level Lord to challenge an Elite!) Beta couldn¡¯t help but roll its eyes and gave Bai Qi a contemptuous look before turning its head away, refusing to speak. ¡°Well, then, I guess we should wait until you¡¯ve reached the Lord Level.¡± Bai Qj sighed helplessly. Stuck in the secret realm all these days, Bai Qi had spent his time eating grass and discussing the modifications plan of the mechanical parts with Schuck. After all, having the Mechanical Engineering Department¡¯s data on the six stages, strengthening the mechanical parts was relatively simple. The only problem now was the shortage of satisfactory metal. Although Xia Xuan¡¯s titanium platinum alloy had a pretty good overall performance, it still fell short of Bai Qi¡¯s expectations. As a dual-attribute pet of mechanical and biology, the material used for the mechanical parts would significantly impact the skill the husky would acquire after evolving into a Lord. If possible, he would like to find a legendary metal for the Husky like Alpha. If that¡¯s not doable, a mythical material of spirit power would suffice. ¡°Schuck, what do you think about me helping the Federation to win over a legendary creature as a guardian beast and asking for a piece of legendary material as a return?¡± Schuck paused for a moment and said, ¡°Although I also want to do it, from these days¡¯ observations, the possibility of this Green Dragon leaving the secret realm is relatively low.¡± ¡°That makes sense.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in frustration, considering the current lifestyle of this creature, it surely was a stay-at-home dragon. No, it was even worse than a stay-at-home dragon. At least they have activities, but this creature was only eating and sleeping, completely wasting the power of a legendary creature. ¡°It¡¯s alright. Let¡¯s focus on improving your racial values.¡± Bai Qi then equipped Alpha, Husky and the slime with the Evolution Egg. There was no immediate need to ammend the reinforcement plan, and they couldn¡¯t leave. Therefore, using the Evolution Egg was ideal. There was plenty of Dragon Blood Grass here, so it would be a waste not to use it. Maybe due to continuous use of the Evolution Egg and the Dragon Blood Grass, Bai Qi¡¯s physical constitution had significantly improved. After using the Evolution Egg three times in a row, he only felt a little weak. He ate two bites of Dragon Blood Grass and instantly recovered. ¡°If there¡¯s a chance, I¡¯ll move some of them to that valley. Then I can alternate between eating them and the Angel Fruit.¡± Feeling the mild energy from the Dragon Blood Grass, Bai Qi sat down and started meditating. Despite his good performance in training, his level was rather low. Being stuck here was the perfect time to meditate and improve his spirit power. Snap! Just then, the always broken Evolution Egg made a crisp sound. The bronze shell couldn¡¯t conceal the silver light any longer, and it filled Bai Qi¡¯s Beast Control Space with a silvery shine. Did it finally break through? Feeling the gradually expanding Beast Control Space and the Evolution Egg, which was still emitting a silver glow, Bai Qi fell into contemplation. During the last time, Bai Heguang¡¯s Jiuyou Darkbird had helped him complete the progress of the ¡°Black Iron Egg,¡± making him advance to the second stage. This time, although he had advanced to 100% progress with the help of Nicholas, he was still stuck without any advancement. Initially, he thought he would stay stuck for a long time. However, he unexpectedly advanced. Without encountering other pets, and Alpha¡¯s evolution also didn¡¯t take place, the only probable reason could be the Dragon Blood Grass. ¡°Who would have thought that the Dragon Blood Grass, which can enhance physical fitness and spirit power, would really break my limit.¡± Using the Evolution Egg consumed a lot of physical energy and spiritual power. However, after recovering, it also strengthened Bai Qi¡¯s physical constitution and spirit to a certain extent. But this enchancement also had its own limit. The last time during the ¡°Black Iron Egg,¡± because of an increase in usage frequency, he had reached a phase limit rather early. But after he advanced to the second stage, the usage frequency of the Evolution Egg actually decreased. Hence, until now, he hadn¡¯t reached the limit of the enhancement. In conclusion, in addition to raising the progress to 100%, advancing the Evolution Egg also needed a particular physical constitution and spirit power. ¡°Huh, didn¡¯t expect this Golden Finger to be so user-friendly.¡± Looking at the Evolution Egg, which was still emitting a strong light, Bai Qi didn¡¯t feel troubled. As per the past experience, the physical energy consumption increased after the Evolution Egg leveled up. If he didn¡¯t have a strong physical constitution and spirit power, he would most likely dehydrate. So, from a certain perspective, the Evolution Egg¡¯s mechanism was protecting him. At last, changes in Bai Qi¡¯s Beast Control Space stopped. The original bronze crystal wall turned into a silver color, and the Evolution Egg returned to its original position. [Name]: Evolution Egg (Silver Egg 0%) [Condition]: Activated ¡°It¡¯s a pity I put some on these guys too early, otherwise I could have tested the effect of the Silver Egg right away.¡± Bai Qi looked at the Silver Egg with some regret, planning to wait for another two hours, when the Evolution Egg transmitted another message. ¡°Can it be like this?¡± Bai Qi walked up to Alpha¡¯s giant egg with some uncertainty, tentatively placed his hand on the eggshell, and then activated the Evolution Egg. Familiar feelings, familiar formula, his physical strength and spirit power quickly drained. The silver eggshell spread out along Bai Qi¡¯s right hand, surprisingly wrapping around the outside of the Bronze Egg. Watching the rapidly forming Silver Egg, Bai Qi gnawed on a piece of Dragon Blood Grass to restore his strength, and once again sheathed Alpha in a layer of Silver Egg. Nesting dolls! Again, nesting dolls! Bai Qi fell weakly to the ground, gnawing on Dragon Blood Grass while digesting the information from the Evolution Egg. After upgrading to the Silver level, the Evolution Egg gained a new function, which was to simultaneously apply multiple Evolution Eggs to a single pet. Although this feature seemed useless at first glance, Bai Qi liked it quite a lot. Stacking eggs meant stacking time. In this way, he could just apply a few eggs to his pets before going to bed, making the most of his time, right? Even any time when he was inconvenient to use the Evolution Egg could be utilized in this way. He was on a fast track to becoming a master of time management! With this thought in mind, Bai Qi giggled foolishly. Suddenly feeling a bout of dizziness, he hastily munched on a couple of blades of grass to fill his stomach. It seemed that he couldn¡¯t be too reckless. He should first strengthen his constitution and spirit. After continuously eating several Dragon Blood Grasses and nibbling on an Angel Fruit to change the taste, Bai Qi finally managed to recover. ¡°The Black Iron Egg takes half an hour, the Bronze Egg takes two hours, this Silver Egg should take at least four hours, oh and the stacking time needs to be accounted for.¡± Looking at the three peacefully standing Silver Eggs, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit bored. ¡°Speaking of which, now that I¡¯m a third-stage, I should think about which creature to form a pact with.¡± Bai Qi looked at the three Rune marks on the back of his left hand, unconsciously glanced at Nicholas the timid dragon lying next to him. It could fly and it could fight, fitting Bai Qi¡¯s requirements perfectly. Unfortunately, that was just wishful thinking. A mythical creature. Even if Nicholas was willing, Bai Qi dared not form a pact. He would definitely explode¡­ Perhaps sensing the aura of the Evolution Egg, Nicholas finally woke up gradually. Upon seeing Bai Qi, it suddenly let out a shriek. ¡°A human!¡± Bai Qi was blown away by the gust of wind from Nicholas¡¯s shock, without any ability to resist, rolling toward the entrance of the cave. What the heck, this thing must have just woken up and forgotten me, right? Fortunately, the three Evolution Eggs blocked his path, saving Bai Qi¡¯s life. Nicholas finally woke up fully. ¡°Huh, what are you doing? Are these eggs yours?¡± Nicholas curiously looked at the three Silver Eggs behind Bai Qi. He sniffed around and finally stopped in front of Alpha¡¯s egg. ¡°I¡¯ve wanted to ask you about this before, the smell on this, um¡­ bones of yours, it¡¯s familiar, is it also a dragon?¡± Bai Qi paused, then said, ¡°You could say that.¡± After Alpha integrated the Crystal Dragon Bone, it developed a dragon attribute; considering it as Nicholas¡¯s kindred was not a problem. ¡°Really? That¡¯s great!¡± Nicholas¡¯s eyes lit up, and he started circling around Alpha¡¯s Silver Egg. ¡°Can it transform into a dragon just like me? Can it fly? No, it¡¯s too thin, it seems like it can¡¯t fly.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you just leave it here? I¡¯ll help it put on some weight.¡± Watching Nicholas chatter nonstop, Bai Qi suddenly had a wicked grin on his face. Looking at this trend, it seemed not impossible to trick this thing into leaving? ¡°Ahem! Well, Alpha is my pet, so it might not be able to stay here with you.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Nicholas hangs his head in regret, but before he had a chance to be disappointed, Bai Qi hit while the iron was hot, ¡°Why don¡¯t you come with me? That way, you can always be with Alpha, right?¡± ¡°Leave?¡± Nicholas looked confused, obviously he never thought in that direction before. ¡°Yeah, don¡¯t you want to change to a more comfortable environment? Don¡¯t you want to eat more delicious food?¡± ¡°To tell you the truth, I don¡¯t really want to leave. I think it¡¯s pretty good here, and as for food¡­¡± Nicholas grabbed a handful of Dragon Blood Grass and said, ¡°I¡¯m a vegetarian.1 Chapter 131 - Chapter 131: Chapter 130: The Third Favorite Pet Chapter 131: Chapter 130: The Third Favorite Pet Translator: 549690339 | Bai Qi scratched his head, feeling a bit of a headache; he looked at the deserted dragon cave of Nicholas, and thought of another plan. ¡°You must be very lonely here by yourself, right? There are plenty of other dragons outside, and quite a few female dragons too ¨C ¡± ¡°Female dragons?¡± Nicholas shook his head and said, ¡°I am only over eight hundred years old, still young, I am not considering anything about female dragons.¡± Over eight hundred and still young? Is that how magnificent your dragon race is? No bother living here, don¡¯t bother eating, don¡¯t bother with love affairs either. I am sorry, I disturbed you¡­ Seeing Nicholas¡¯s indifferent demeanor, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel a pang of frustration. Holy cow, a homebody dragon is really unbeatable! Wait, it is a homebody dragon, right? Taking advantage of this idea, Bai Qi swiftly pulled out a television from his Secret Realm Ring, casually chose a cartoon and started playing it. That wasn¡¯t all, Bai Qi brought out a few game consoles and showed Nicholas the currently most popular game ¡°Little Ring¡±. ¡°What is this?¡± Seeing all these unfamiliar electronic devices in front of him, Nicholas¡¯s curiosity was instantly piqued. His gaze moved between the cartoons and the video games, almost causing his neck to twist into a flower. Ah ha, sure enough, whether it¡¯s a homebody man or a homebody dragon, neither can resist the lure of anime and video games. ¡°Want to have a go?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Seeing Nicholas¡¯s decisive reaction, Bai Qi, in contrast, became less anxious. He simply began to teach Nicholas hands-on how to operate a television and video game console. I don¡¯t care if you have niche interests, but you have to have an interest. Crack! The Husky and the Slime broke out of their eggshells one after the other. The energy from two-layered eggshell flowed into them, making them feel revigorated. The combined energy of a Bronze Egg and a Silver Egg was already not inferior to a supplement. Huh? (Did I just wake up from sleep? I think I saw a dragon watching TV. Is it a soap opera?) As soon as Beta emerged, he saw Nicholas, who was staring at the TV screen with great concern and was stunned. ¡°That¡¯s what I should be asking you! Why is there a soap opera stored in my television archive?¡± Bai Qi punched Beta, originally intending to use cartoons and games to attract Nicholas. However, the guy inexplicably turned on a soap opera and couldn¡¯t tear himself from it. But it did achieve the desired effect. Huh? Why did it go off? I was still wondering what would happen to the chick after she was sold.¡± Nicholas was engrossed in the show when the TV screen suddenly went black. He couldn¡¯t help but shake the TV. ¡°Ahem, let me have a look.¡± Bai Qi secretly put away the remote control in his hand and pretended to check the TV, saying, ¡°It looks like it ran out of power.¡± The level of technology in the Federation far exceeded that of the previous world. Almost all electrical appliances come with their own power supply, so even if there was a power outage, it would not be significantly affected. ¡°Out of power?¡± Nicholas asked anxiously, ¡°Then hurry up and power it up!¡± Bai Qi shrugged, ¡°There¡¯s nothing I can do about it, it needs to be charged outside.¡± Outside? So as long as we go out, we can continue to watch TV?¡± Seeing Nicholas obviously wavering, Bai Qi immediately decided to strike while the iron was hot, ¡°That¡¯s right, and there are even more TV programs outside. I can get you a thousand-inch screen then, that¡¯ll be enough for you!¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Really! When have I ever lied to you?¡± Seeing Nicholas even more hesitant, the Husky on the side looked scornful. Who promised the Slime that he could eat as much as it wanted? Bai Qi gave Beta a heavy punch, then continued to ask, ¡°So, have you decided?¡± Nicholas was silent for a moment, then said, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I will go out to have a look, and if it¡¯s not fun, I will come back.¡± ¡°But how are we going to get out?¡± Hearing Nicholas¡¯ question, Bai Qi fell silent. He entered through the back door this time, and unlike the Gemini Tower, getting defeated in the challenges wouldn¡¯t get you kicked out. And the only creature he could currently access was Nicholas, who was full of uncertainties. Now that even Nicholas didn¡¯t know where the exit was, Bai Qi didn¡¯t need to think further. ¡°Right, are you familiar with this place? Besides you and those¡­ urn¡­ bugs, are there any other creatures here?¡± Nicholas thought for a moment, then said, ¡°There shouldn¡¯t be any around here, I don¡¯t know about further away, I don¡¯t like to wander.¡± Alright, it really was a homebody dragon. Bai Qi facepalmed, but soon thought of something. ¡°So, besides here, the only place with creatures is that valley, right?¡± Nicholas nodded and said, ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Then that must be it.¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, the entrance to the Secret Realm should be in that valley. If we could take over that valley, we could get out.¡± ¡°The valley? Shall we not go?¡± When Nicholas hears Bai Qi wants to go to the valley, he starts to hesitate again. Seeing Nicholas like this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help asking, ¡°I¡¯ve been meaning to ask you, you¡¯re stronger than that poisonous serpent, so why are you so scared of it?¡± Nicholas shook his head and said, ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t know why, it¡¯s just that when I was a child, my mother always told me that if I see a big bug with horns on its head, I should run away, we can¡¯t beat it.¡± A big bug with horns on its head? Bai Qi paused, suddenly thought of something, took out a pen and paper and scribbled for a while, saying, ¡°Is this the big bug your mother mentioned?¡± The head like a camel, horn like a deer, eye like a rabbit, ear like a bull, neck like a snake, belly like a clam, scales like a carp, claws like an eagle, it was the Eastern Dragon Clan. ¡°Yes, yes, yes, it¡¯s this one!¡± Nicholas, the timid dragon, glanced at the majestic giant dragon on the drawing, nodding frantically. ¡°So that¡¯s it, turns out your mother was beaten by an Eastern dragon¡­ Bai Qi realized suddenly. The dragons of this world were divided into two types. One type was the winged dragons, similar to Nicholas and Bai Qiucha¡¯s Bone Dragon, and resembled the Western dragons of the previous life. The other type was the wingless dragons, similar to the Eastern dragons of the previous life. However, Eastern dragons seemed to have virtually gone extinct a long time ago, leaving only some historical myths behind. Thus, the currently dominant dragons in the Federation were the Western dragons. Looking at the lifelike Eastern dragon in front of him, Nicholas, out of fear, took a step back. ¡°You just said there are many dragons outside, are they all like this? If that¡¯s the case, I¡¯m not going out. If you can make it out, just remember to come visit me in the future. Oh¡­and bring Alpha.¡± Bai Qi looked serious upon hearing this and replied, ¡°Of course not. It looks like I need to enlighten you.¡± With that said, Bai Qi started to draw again on the paper, and several creatures emerged on it. The so-called snakes grow into pythons, pythons grow into ¡°ran¡±, ¡°ran¡± grow into Flood Dragons, and Flood Dragons grow into dragons. Those creatures in the valley are basically venomous pythons, the largest one is slowly evolving into a ¡°ran¡± and is not the big bug your mother mentioned.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Nicholas was still somewhat dubious. ¡°Of course, but if you continue to ignore them, things might change for the worse.¡± Bai Qi spoke earnestly, ¡°If it grows two horns, you might not be able to beat it alright?¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Nicholas finally made up his mind. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll accompany you on this trip!¡± Seeing Nicholas being successfully persuaded, Bai Qi subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. Just then, he noticed Beta¡¯s eyes filled with disbelief. Woof woof! (Even a small dragon can be deceived, is there anything you can¡¯t do human?) ¡°When did I fool him? dare to say where I got it wrong? Also, next time don¡¯t look at me with that sort of gaze, or I won¡¯t mind letting the slime creature return to its old place.¡± An Wo? (Did I say anything just now?) Threatened by Bai Qi, Beta immediately played dumb, while Bai Qi started discussing the subsequent matters with Nicholas. ¡°Alpha hasn¡¯t hatched yet, shall we set off later?¡± ¡°No problem, I also need to pack some stuff.¡± After saying this, Nicholas went into the depths of the cave and began to rummage around. ¡°Then, the next thing to consider is another matter.¡± Bai Qi looked at the slime creature who had been quietly eating ever since it woke up. He walked up to it and asked, ¡°Little guy, would you like to be my pet?¡± In fact, according to Bai Qi¡¯s wish, it would be best for this third pet to be a flying creature. If not something like Bai Qiucha¡¯s Bone Dragon or Bai Heguang¡¯s Jiuyou Darkbird, at least it should be like Lv You¡¯s Gale Wing. But now, the method to leave the secret realm was most likely in that valley. Although Nicholas had promised to take action, if something went wrong, he might have to rely on the slime creature to save them. The slime creature was quite obedient now, but there was a significant difference compared to after forming a contract. Kapu Kapu? (Pet, can it be eaten?) Seeing the question mark that appeared above the slime creature¡¯s head, Bai Qi had no choice but to ask Beta for help again. Woof woof! (Pets can¡¯t be eaten. But if you listen to him in the future, you can eat whatever you want.) Kapu Kapu? (Is it different from now?) Woof woof! (Indeed. By following him, maybe you can eat that big thing in the future.) Kapu Kapu! (Then I want it!) Looking at the slime creature in front of him whose face was full of excitement and whose arm reached out to touch him willingly, Bai Qi nodded with satisfaction. He connected his spirit power with the third Rune Mark and two silver arrays enveloped the slime creature and sent it into the Beast Control Space. At the same time, the data of the slime creature was directly fed into Bai Qi¡¯s mind. [Name]: Slime Creature [Nature]: Alien Series (Physical Mutations) [Level]: First Stage One Level [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Servants [Racial skills]: Energy Absorption (Perfect), Mimicry (Perfect), Corrosion (Proficient), Toxin Resistance (Proficient), Blazing Resistance (Skilled), Radiation Resistance (Skilled), Current Resistance(Skilled). Frozen resistance (Beginner), Flame Resistance (Beginner). [Energy Value]: 8800 [Condition]: Evolvable Impressive, it already has an energy value of 8800 at level one. If the level increases further, it will be terrifying. Also, the energy feedback from forming a contract with the slime creature seems to be much greater than Alpha and Husky. Feeling his physical fitness improving yet again, Bai Qi was more and more satisfied with the slime creature. ¡°The usual rule, I will also give you a name.¡± First there¡¯s Alpha, then there¡¯s Beta, so you should be called¡­ ¡°Hulk!¡± Chapter 132 - Chapter 132: Chapter 131: Attacking the Valley Chapter 132: Chapter 131: Attacking the Valley Translator: 549690339 Hearing the name Bai Qi gave to the Slime creature, Husky couldn¡¯t resist expressing some distaste. The names that Bai Qi had originally given them were already bizarre enough, but somehow, he had managed to trump himself with an even more peculiar name. ¡°Don¡¯t like it? I was thinking of trying a different style.¡± Bai Qi sighed with some disappointment, ¡°In that case, you can be called Gamma.¡± Calamari Calamari? (I have a name?) The Slime creature was clearly very pleased with its name, bouncing around the cave in delight. ¡°I¡¯m all packed up, when do we set off.¡± Nicholas appeared from the depths of the cave, but as Bai Qi looked him up and down, he could see no signs of any packed items. Could it be that Nicholas had actually mastered a Space Skill? ¡°Where is all your stuff? Did you eat it all?¡± Nicholas shook his head, then spread out his dragon claw to reveal a slowly opening green flower. Nestled within the flower¡¯s petals, were the things the Green Dragon had stashed away in the cave. ¡°This is my skill, the Jade Flower Realm, I can use it to store some things.¡± So it was indeed a Space Skill. Envious, Bai Qi licked his lips then checked the time. ¡°Alpha should wake up in about three hours, let¡¯s wait a bit longer.¡± Nicholas nodded, ¡°Perfect, you can tell me about the outside world.¡± Bai Qi patted his chest, ¡°Not a problem! Just make sure to remember what I tell you, otherwise people will trick you outside.¡± ¡°Mmm, I¡¯ll only believe you, Bai Qi! I won¡¯t believe a word anyone else says!¡± ¡°Good, then let me start by telling you about¡­¡± Valley Snake Cave. Countless giant snakes lazily lay in the valley, their crimson tongues flicking in and out, greedily absorbing the unique aroma of the valley. Without predators, they could comfortably absorb the dragon aura within the Dragon Blood Grass to enhance themselves. The only pity was that they were not qualified to enter the cave, otherwise their rate of evolution would have been faster. Roar! A roar sent the entire valley shaking. The giant snakes raised their heads, looking at the sky. A massive green dragon was hovering above the valley, releasing its terrifying draconic aura without restraint, instantly crushing some of the weaker poisonous snakes into mush. Hissss¡­ Seeing this, the giant snakes all entered combat mode, opening their mouths and spewing a massive wave of venom at the skyward beast. But Nicholas was flying too high, the venom couldn¡¯t reach him and just fell back to the ground. ¡°Let¡¯s start.¡± Bai Qi slapped Nicholas, who immediately understood. He turned towards the valley and spewed out a green dragon¡¯s breath, directly enveloping the entire valley. [Skill Name]: Jade Breath [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Effect]: Ability of the Green Dragon. Can purify any abnormalities, infiltrate enemies with the power of jade, and drain all of their energy. To avoid any mishaps, Nicholas directly used the Super Level skill, and its effect was indeed significant. The valley¡¯s poisonous snakes exploded on contact with the Jade Breath, transforming into streams of green light that merged with the Jade Breath. ¡°Even though it¡¯s a Super Skill, the effect is quite different when used by a legendary creature.¡± This was the first time Bai Qi had seen a legendary creature using a Super Level skill and at such a close distance, no less. No wonder legendary creatures were revered as guardian deities by the Federation. Before a legendary creature, those below legendary status indeed had little power to resist. And this was when Nicholas was not even giving it his all. If he went all-out, the scene would have been even more shocking. Soon, all the poisonous snakes in the valley disappeared under the Jade Breath. Yet the Dragon Blood Grass and other plants within the valley were completely unscathed, even appearing more lush than before. However, such a massive commotion woke up the Giant Python. Its massive body slithered out from the cave. Upon seeing Nicholas in the sky, it immediately let out an angry roar. Looking at the huge python below that seemed ready to rush upwards, Nicholas instinctively wanted to retreat. The fear of the Eastern Dragon, which had been ingrained in his mind for hundreds of years, was not something that could be forgotten so easily. ¡°Don¡¯t be a coward, we¡¯re with you!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately began to reassure Nicholas. He signaled askance at Alpha, who immediately got the message. Switching into machine gun mode, Alpha started to attack the python like crazy. Because he was held by Nicholas, Alpha didn¡¯t need to worry about the recoil, so he focused entirely on the assault. His attack rate was significantly faster than when he was previously fighting the Earthshaking Bull Demon. Combined with the addition of the Withering Power, the initially ferocious python was instantly caught off guard. Roar! Seeing itself being hurt by a small skeleton, the python was once again enraged. It whipped its tail and countless scales shimmering with dark green light spun toward Alpha. Seeing this, Nicholas instantly gained some altitude, but the python didn¡¯t seem to want to let them go, matching their attack height. ¡°Alpha, let¡¯s see that new skill.¡± Click-click-click. (Okay.) Alpha nodded and was instantly covered by a stream of earthy yellow power which gradually concentrated, finally converging onto the bones of his right hand. Then, with a flick of his finger, Alpha launched the phalanx, causing all the scales of the poison snake that it passed to deviate from their trajectory. Gravity Amplification. Because it was a recently mastered skill, the proficiency of Gravity Amplification was only at the beginner level. Therefore, unlike the Earthshaking Bull Demon, Alpha couldn¡¯t condense a gravity ball out of thin air and could only use some mediums to perform. Although the power was less, it was enough to interfere with the physical long-range attack of the poison snake, it wasn¡¯t as potent as the Earthshaking Bull Demon to explode the star-effect. The attack from Alpha seemed to have encouraged Nicholas, he could also clearly sense the difference in power between him and the poison snake. So, not every insect with long horns is capable of fighting. Finally, the shadow that had existed in its mind for many years gradually disappeared, replaced by the confidence that a legendary creature should have. With his feet in the Void, Nicholas coldly looked at the poison snake still roaring below, and said, ¡°If thou dost not leave quickly, don¡¯t blame me for being ruthless!¡± Puff! Hearing Nicholas¡¯s words, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh aloud, immediately contacting Husky in the Beast Control Space, swearing, ¡°You stupid dog, what did you show him again!¡± Woof! Woof! (Nothing much, just showed him some mythological TV series.) Just as I thought! Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched a little, however, seeing Nicholas gradually overcoming his fear of the giant snake, he remained silent. It¡¯s okay to be eccentric, as long as he can win. The giant snake didn¡¯t understand Nicholas¡¯s actions, but this didn¡¯t prevent it from noticing the disdain in Nicholas¡¯s eyes. It was instantly filled with rage and its energy began to converge towards the lump on its head. At the same time, a dense green cloud gradually appeared directly above the heads of Bai Qi and the others, the putrid smell could even be smelled from afar. Is it, calling the wind and summoning the rain? Brother, you¡¯ve run to the wrong film set. Looking at the thickening green cloud above his head, Nicholas also sensed a hint of danger and immediately took flight towards the valley. The giant snake seemed to have predicted this result. As Nicholas flew, it also shot towards the sky. ¡°You guys go down first, so that I can concentrate on dealing with him.¡± Nicholas skillfully avoided the giant snake¡¯s attack, set Bai Qi and Alpha on the ground, then flew up again, pulling the giant snake to fly elsewhere. Bai Qi had no intention of staying at all, he directly commanded Alpha to carry him and ran towards the cave where the giant snake had emerged from. Nicholas was undoubtedly stronger than the poison snake, but from what this guy said, it seemed he hasn¡¯t really fought properly, so he might not be able to exert his full strength. So, just to be safe, Bai Qi and Nicholas had planned in advance. Nicholas was responsible for eliminating the valley snakes and the giant snake. If not, he would first pull the giant snake away, while Bai Qi was responsible for entering and inspecting the situation inside the cave. If they could find the core, it would be the best. If not, there would be no need for them to continue wasting time with the giant snake. But before they could run far, poison rain began to fall from the green cloud above their heads. ¡°Damn, it¡¯s really summoning the rain.¡± Looking at the falling poisonous rain above his head, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but curse. Alpha immediately summoned the Ice Crystal Barrier to block it above his head. However, the poison snake¡¯s level was much higher than Bai Qi¡¯s. The Ice Crystal Barrier only held out for a while before showing signs of being corroded by the potent poison. Some that fell on the ground quickly evaporated, turning into dense poisonous mist floating towards Bai Qi. Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately summoned Gamma out. Gamma instantly transformed into an armor, completely enclosing Bai Qi and blocking the poisonous mist outside. ¡°Phew¡­ It was indeed a correct decision to contract with the Slime Monster.¡± Looking at the valley that was also covered in poisonous mist, Bai Qi quietly sighed a sigh of relief, then told Alpha to speed up and run towards the cave. Although Gamma had toxin resistance, his skill level was too low and could only protect him from being poisoned by the slightest. If the slime monster couldn¡¯t hold it, and as before, decomposed on its own, with his small physical stature, he could boast to the King of Hell that he had survived for five seconds. Fortunately, the place where Nicholas set them down was not far from the cave. Under Alpha¡¯s full sprint, they quickly ran into the cave. As soon as Bai Qi entered the cave, he sensed an unusual aura, and the pervasive toxins seemed disturbed by this aura, hovering only at the entrance of the cave, unable to enter. ¡°It seems that this place is most likely the core area of the secret realm.¡± Seeing this scenario, Bai Qi further affirmed his suspicion, summoned all three of his pets, and carefully proceeded deeper into the cave. Woof! Woof! (What kind of creepy place is this? Everything is so slimy! It¡¯s disgusting!) Beta shook off the sticky substance attached to his paw and didn¡¯t hide his dislikes, while Schuck activated the cleaning device to wash off the surrounding slime. ¡°This is a snake¡¯s den. Did you think it was your home? Hurry up and find the core.¡± Bai Qi kicked the hypersensitive Husky and started carefully inspecting every corner of the cave. Finally, after passing through a sticky tunnel, the cave started to broaden. And what came into view was a huge skeleton. The owner of this skeleton had been dead for a long time, some parts of it had already started to rot. But even so, Bai Qi could still sense a profound dominant aura. It was the aura he had seen on Alpha and Nicholas. The Dragon Majesty. Then, is this a dragon bone?! Chapter 133 - Chapter 133: Chapter 132: Bai Qi, Youre Lying! Chapter 133: Chapter 132: Bai Qi, You¡¯re Lying! Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi stared in disbelief at the dragon bone in front of him, which was two sizes bigger than Nicholas. Bai Qi finally believed the other party¡¯s statement that he was still small. The bone was almost decaying, but it still carried such a formidable aura. No wonder the Dragon Race, with their exceptional talents, was eminent among many systems. If he took this back, these would be invaluable materials worth a fortune! Bai Qi¡¯s eyes once again turned into the shape of coins, ready to go ahead and take them, but he noticed something seemed to be piled under the dragon bone. ¡°Schuck, what are those things?¡± Out of caution, Bai Qi did not rush forward. Schuck released all of his surveillance bees, quickly confirming what those things were. ¡°They appear to be snake eggs, likely laid by that giant python.¡± After having compared and deduced, Schuck finally drew a conclusion. ¡°Moreover, these snake eggs seem to be about to hatch.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes grew cold. With so many snake eggs, even if only a few hatched, it¡¯d have been enough for him to handle. ¡°Alpha, cool them down.¡± At Alpha¡¯s command, an Ice Crystal Barrier was summoned above the dragon bone. It then turned into ice dust and covered the snake eggs, which had been showing signs of activity, and quieted down immediately. ¡°It seems that those snakes in the valley hatched from here.¡± Bai Qi carefully approached a snake egg, looking at the small snake curled up under the nearly transparent eggshell, he suddenly had an idea. ¡°Schuck, can you find out the species of this snake?¡± ¡°Database matching¡­ Found a similar snake species with 78% similarity, the Green Scale Snake. The bloodline appears to have changed.¡± Having scanned the snake egg, Schuck provided his own analysis. ¡°I see, so these snakes are a new species, right?¡± ¡°That should be the case.¡± Bai Qi smiled, instructed Alpha a few times, and then Alpha instantly disappeared on the spot. Subsequently, Bai Qi kept moving among the snake eggs, and where he passed, the snake eggs disappeared. The large nest of snake eggs was amazingly wiped clean by Bai Qi. Roar! As if sensing what happened to its children, the python that was supposed to be entangled with Nicholas suddenly appeared in the cave. After seeing its now empty home, it recklessly rushed towards Bai Qi. Oh shit, is Nicholas this unreliable! Bai Qi cursed under his breath, immediately called back Alpha who was aiding the snake eggs¡¯ hibernation, preparing to face-off with the python. Boom! Just then, the cave¡¯s roof suddenly collapsed, and Nicholas fell from the sky, landing right on the python. His heavy paws landed on the python¡¯s tail, and his claws held the python¡¯s body firmly. Before the python could counterattack, Nicholas opened his mouth and spewed Jade Breath. Being hit by the super skill of a legendary creature, the python¡¯s breath slowly faded, and it, like its progeny, turned into Jade light and merged into Nicholas¡¯ body. ¡°The dragon has won, the dragon really won!¡± Having overcome his inner fear for many years, Nicholas was clearly excited, and Bai Qi was quite delighted too. A legendary giant dragon that had overcome its fear, if he took it out, wouldn¡¯t he be walking sideways in the Federation? But Nicholas quickly sobered up from his joy, looked at the dragon bones gradually revealing its full view under the sunlight, and suddenly froze. ¡°Mother?¡± ¡°Mother!¡± Hearing Nicholas¡¯s words, Bai Qi felt a chill in his heart, and seeing the dragon bone, which was previously deathly still and now suddenly glowing green, he had no choice but to acknowledge this fact. Originally, he was thinking about taking some relatively well-preserved dragon bones, but it looked like now, unless he planned to measure strength with Nicholas, it wasn¡¯t going to happen. Well, not being able to have dragon bones meant one couldn¡¯t make a cover for the dragon. He didn¡¯t care! Bai Qi forcefully pulled on Husky¡¯s neck, trying his best to shift his attention elsewhere, making Alpha and the slime monster, who were by his side, puzzled. Ka-pu ka-pu? (Has the Master always been like this?) Ga-la ga-la. (Occasionally, I guess.) Ka-pu ka-pu. (I understand now.) Perhaps sensing the pull of the same origin, increasingly more green light points were emitting from the dragon bone. They lit up the entire cave just like fireflies. Nicholas also seemed to have noticed something. He did not resist at all and let the green light points enter his body. Finally, when the last green light disappeared into Nicholas, the huge dragon bone turned into ash and disintegrated instantly. Obviously, because its energy was exhausted, it could no longer maintain itself. ¡°So, was the python changed because it absorbed the energy from the dragon bone?¡± Looking at Nicholas, whose size was obviously larger than before, Bai Qi also understood the reason why the python was so fierce. But the heartache he had just eased flared up again. Had he been able to take all of it back, and if his three pets had absorbed it, how much would they have been strengthened? ¡°Hmm, it seems like I¡¯ve found a way out.¡± While Bai Qi was heartbroken and once again venting on Husky, Nicholas suddenly said something without a cause. ¡°Really? Have you found the control core?¡± Bai Qi looked around but couldn¡¯t find anything special. ¡°Mother gave it to me. I¡¯ll try.¡± With that, Nicholas¡¯s eyes suddenly turned a jade green, and then a large door appeared. It was now right in front of them. Alright, I¡¯m really not bothered by it. Bai Qi managed to muster a faint smile, just as he was about to look for Husky, he found that the dog had scampered off at some point and was now digging around Nicholas¡¯ feet. ¡°What have you found this time?¡± Bai Qi curiously watched Alpha, temporarily forgetting about his previous loss. Soon, a meaty object was dug up by Husky. However, after sniffing it, Husky kicked it away with a disgusted look on his face. I thought it was something good, but it turns out to be this disgusting thing, I¡¯m really disappointed. ¡°Is that the flesh tumor of a poisonous python?¡± Looking at the meatbail that Husky had kicked away, Bai Qi soon recognized its origin. Although it was a bit small, it was undoubtedly the flesh tumor on the head of the giant python. If it could be preserved under Nicholas¡¯ Jade Breath, then this meatbail was definitely a good thing! Thinking this, Bai Qi immediately had Alpha pick it up and store it in the secret space for safekeeping, fearing Nicholas might burn it again if he was not satisfied. ¡°Hmm, it seems like there are people opening the portal back outside. Should we go?¡± Just then, Nicholas appeared to have sensed something, tilted his head, and asked Bai Qi. ¡°Let¡¯s go, of course we should!¡± Outside the Green Dragon Secret Realm. Li Mu¡¯s eyes were bloodshot, one hand tightly pressed on the main entrance of the Secret Realm Tower, unable to feel any chance of opening it, while next to him, Lu Qing was helplessly trying to persuade him. ¡°Li Mu, I¡¯ve almost deciphered the rune of the main entrance, why don¡¯t you let me give it a go?¡± Li Mu heard this and firmly shook his head, saying, ¡°There¡¯s a certain chance of triggering a defense mechanism if the rune is deciphered, it¡¯d be better if I do it.¡± Upon hearing this, Lu Qing sighed lightly, exchanged a glance with Zhou Yan next to him, and was about to forcibly drag Li Mu away. Given Li Mu¡¯s stubbornness, when he said he wouldn¡¯t retreat, he wouldn¡¯t. However, they had already delayed a great deal of time. If they continued like this, who knew if Bai Qi was still alive? But right at that moment, the originally closed gate of the Secret Realm suddenly swung open. A huge figure, shrouded in terrifying aura, appeared before them. Still in the process of fervently trying to communicate with the realm, Li Mu stared blankly at the figure that had suddenly appeared. Before he could react, Zhang Shan, who was in charge of handling this Secret Realm Tower, let out a furious roar. ¡°Everyone, move away immediately!¡± This kind of aura, he had only ever felt it from legendary creatures. Now when none of the legends were present, their only option was to run. Not only Zhang Shan made this decision, but also the Beast Masters of the Federation who were either cleaning up the nearby waters or maintaining public order, they pulled away instantly upon sensing this aura. However, they did not run away, but instead went into combat mode. As Beast Masters of the headquarters, this wasn¡¯t their first time dealing with such a situation, so they had some experience. Moreover, if they also retreated, wouldn¡¯t the nearby citizens be left at the mercy of this ferocious beast? After backing away, the group of them finally got a clear view of this creature that was menacingly radiating sheer terror. A giant dragon! ¡°Eh? You guys are here?¡± Just when everyone was on high alert, a familiar voice suddenly emerged from atop the giant dragon¡¯s head. Everyone turned their eyes and astonishingly found that the voice¡¯s owner was none other than Bai Qi, who had been trapped inside the Secret Realm! Zhou Yan reached out and pinched Lu Qing¡¯s arm, asking, ¡°Qing¡¯er, am I still dreaming or is Bai Qi really sitting on top of a legendary dragon¡¯s head?¡± Lu Qing adjusted her glasses, brushing off Zhou Yan¡¯s hand in the process, and said, ¡°You are wide awake, you didn¡¯t see wrong, but next time, can you pinch yourself instead?¡± Zhou Yan nodded but didn¡¯t respond, simply staring at Bai Qi in idiocy. Just a few days and Bai Qi was able to contract with a legendary dragon? ¡°Bai Qi?¡± Looking at Bai Qi, who was standing comfortably on top of Nicholas¡¯s head, Zhang Shan furrowed his brows and asked, ¡°Can you simply explain the situation?¡± Bai Qi paused for a moment, and said, ¡°Um, it¡¯s a bit complicated, let¡¯s talk about it once we get back to headquarters.¡± Zhang Shan:¡±¡­¡± ¡°Can you at least get the dragon to stop intimidating first?¡± ¡°Oh, sure.¡± Only then did Bai Qi realize that Nicholas was still releasing his dragon¡¯s majesty and immediately patted Nicholas¡¯ head saying, ¡°That¡¯s enough, they¡¯re going to get scared if you keep this up.¡± Nicholas: ¡±¡­¡± Seeing that Nicholas didn¡¯t respond, Bai Qi leaned over in confusion, only to find that Nicholas¡¯s eyes were rolling back a little. Oh crap, isn¡¯t he about to faint again? Seeing this, Bai Qi rolled his eyes and poked Nicholas¡¯ eyes hard in front of the astonished crowd. Finally, Nicholas came back to his senses, looking at the gathering crowd and feeling a bit dizzy again. ¡°I have never seen so many humans before, I¡¯m a bit dazzled.¡± ¡°Haven¡¯t I told you that you¡¯re a legendary creature? There aren¡¯t many who can defeat you, what¡¯s there to be afraid of?!¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Nicholas felt slightly better. Just as he was about to say something according to the script that Bai Qi had prepared for him earlier, Nicholas noticed that six powerful auras were rapidly approaching from a distance. They all seemed stronger than him! Bai Qi, you lied to me! Chapter 134 - Chapter 134: Chapter 133: Nicholas Ye Sidao Chapter 134: Chapter 133: Nicholas Ye Sidao Translator: 549690339 Soon, six creatures about the same size as Nicholas appeared outside of the Green Dragon Secret Realm. Upon seeing the six figures being carried by these creatures, Zhang Shan and others bowed respectfully to them. These six people were none other than the core of the Beast Master Association, the Six Tower Masters. ¡°Even managed to coax out a Legendary Giant Dragon? Huh, this youngster is interesting.¡± The bald elder standing in the middle examined Nicholas, then looked at Bai Qi riding on the dragon¡¯s head, and couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue. A young man smiled warmly and said, ¡°What a coincidence, Chairman, I also think this kid is good. I heard from Luo Xiang that Zhang Shan was even knocked out by him when he went to pick him up? If I have the chance, I plan to recruit him into the Schizonepeta Tower. These people here are all dull- minded, it¡¯s too boring.¡± ¡°Song Yao, you can stop dreaming. I¡¯ve seen this kid¡¯s assessment video. He has a good tactical mind. He should join our Tower of Competition.¡± Another muscular man immediately objected when he heard Song Yao¡¯s words. Upon hearing the man¡¯s words, Song Yao¡¯s smile was immediately replaced by a cold murderous intent. ¡°BaiTongchen, are you seeking death?¡± Bai Tongchen raised an eyebrow and said, ¡°Oh? You want to try?¡± Suddenly, the two of them were at odds. ¡°Both of you shut up.¡± At this moment, a gentle woman standing next to the chairman frowned slightly, causing them to immediately cease their argument. Lan Ke, the Tower Master of the Tower of Knowledge, is a Legendary Beast Master. Seeing the quieter scene, Lan Ke loosened her eyebrows. The chairman, Zhao Futu, could barely hold back his laughter, as he steered the giant creature to Nicholas, who was about to faint, and said, ¡°Hello, I am Zhao Futu, the chairman of the Beast Master Association. May I ask your name, sir?¡± ¡°Bai Qi, how should I respond?¡± Upon hearing Zhao Futu¡¯s question, Nicholas hurriedly asked Bai Qi in a soft whisper. ¡°He¡¯s asking for your name. Don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t have a name?¡± ¡°Name? I don¡¯t have one. I don¡¯t need it.¡± Bai Qi sighed upon hearing this, and said, ¡°Then just make up one.¡± ¡°Make up one?¡± Nicholas thought for a moment, and got an idea quickly. ¡°lam Nicholas Ye Sdao!¡± Upon hearing these words from Nicholas, everyone in the room was taken aback. Their expressions turned strange, and Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but pinch himself. Indeed, he shouldn¡¯t have let this creature watch television, let alone let him name himself! ¡°Good name!¡± While everyone was secretly sneering, Zhao Futu¡¯s eyes lit up. He said, ¡°Then, Mr. Nicholas, would you like to go somewhere quieter with me to have a chat?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Nicholas nodded and seriously said, ¡°But I like tranquility. Let those people go-¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhao Futu nodded, and Zhang Shan and the others immediately led the Association members to disperse the crowd. Soon, only the Six Tower Masters remained around Nicholas. Well, and Bai Qi on its head. ¡°Holy shit, did Bai Qi really lure out that Giant Dragon? He is too fierce!¡± Watching Nicholas, who didn¡¯t seem to mind Bai Qi sitting on his head, Zhou Yan couldn¡¯t help but curse. ¡°As far as I know, dragons would not easily allow someone to ride on them. Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t be so difficult to form a contract with the Dragon Race. From the looks of Bai Qi, it seems he has gained this Giant Dragon¡¯s friendship.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded in agreement, saying, ¡°I gradually understand why my father is so concerned about Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Too bad we can¡¯t hear what they are saying, otherwise we could have known what Bai Qi did in the secret realm. We¡¯ll just have to ask him later.¡± Zhou Yan sighed with regret, knowing the calming barrier formed by the Void Skate under the chairman¡¯s control could smooth out all energy fluctuations, to say nothing of blocking sound transmission. Lu Qing adjusted her glasses and said, ¡°Given the involvement of a Legendary Giant Dragon, what happened to Bai Qi in the Secret Realm will definitely be regarded as classified. So, you might as well stop thinking about it.¡± After saying that, Lu Qing turned around and left. ¡°Qing¡¯er, where are you going?¡± ¡°To read.¡± Zhou Yan remained silent, and then saw Li Mu summon his pet and quickly left as well, clearly also affected. ¡°These two, have such weak mental strength.¡± Zhou Yan looked scornfully at the departing figures, only to realize that Bai Qiucha and Gu Shan had also quietly left. ¡°What¡¯s with you two?¡± Bai Qiucha stopped, pointed towards where Bai Qi was, and said, ¡°Bai Qi is already at the third tier, we should also put in more effort.¡± ¡°Third tier? Sowhat?¡± ¡°Bai Qi has only awakened his Talent less than three months ago¡­¡± ¡°¡­let¡¯s do it together¡­¡± Watching the people disperse, Zhao Futu finally turned to Nicholas with a smile, and said, ¡°Mr. Nicholas, can we start our conversation now?¡± Zhao Futu¡¯s behavior made Nicholas feel a good affinity for him, but remembering the words Bai Qi has said to it in the Secret Realm, it resumed its aloof demeanor again. ¡°Hmm.¡± Zhao Futu didn¡¯t act surprised, and simply asked, ¡°May I ask, has Lord Nicholas been staying in this Secret Realm Tower all this time?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Zhao Futu continued, ¡°What brings Lord Nicholas out this time?¡± ¡°Having fun¡­ Ahem, I was invited by Bai Qi to visit the human world. I don¡¯t know if I¡¯m welcome though.¡± Upon hearing this, Zhao Futu glanced at Bai Qi and smiled, ¡°Of course, you¡¯re welcome. It would be even better if Lord Nicholas would settle down here.¡± Upon hearing Zhao Futu¡¯s words, Nicholas couldn¡¯t help but glance at Bai Qi. ¡°What does this old man mean by settle down?¡± ¡°It means room and board are covered, you just have to agree.¡± ¡°Great!¡± The whispers between the two didn¡¯t escape the Six Tower Masters, who were somewhat amused. As Legendary Beast Masters, they could naturally tell that the Green Dragon was very powerful, but mentally not very developed, at best at a grade-school level. But it was precisely because of this that they cared more about the Green Dragon. The destruction a Legendary Giant Dragon of limited intelligence could cause was not something they wanted to see. But conversely, if they could build good relations with it, it would be an additional guardian deity for both the Beast Master Association and the Federation! These days, swindling a grade-schooler was much easier than swindling a seasoned veteran. But judging from Bai Qi and Nicholas¡¯ demeanor, it seemed they had no need to make the effort just yet. Nicholas and Bai Qi murmured to each other for a while before finally responding to Zhao Futu. ¡°Ahem, after considering, I¡¯ve decided to stay here. However, I have a few demands.¡± ¡°No problem. We humans are very friendly towards our friends. But what does Lord Nicholas specifically want?¡± Nicholas paused for a moment, then said, ¡°First, find me a place to stay.¡± Upon saying that, the green light in Nicholas¡¯s eyes flashed, and the Secret Realm Tower behind him shrank into a small pendant and fell into Bai Qi¡¯s hand. ¡± I will stay in the Secret Realm for a while. If I need anything, I will let Bai Qi relay it. I¡¯m heading back.¡± After saying that, Nicholas put Bai Qi down from his head and directly flew back via the Secret Realm Gate. Back in the Secret Realm, Nicholas immediately collapsed on the ground and let out a heavy sigh. Being watched by six legendary creatures, he couldn¡¯t pretend anymore. Outside the Secret Realm, Bai Qi looked at Nicholas¡¯ pitiful state while his eyes twitched involuntarily. Apart from being unable to fight Wingless Dragons, what did this fellow¡¯s mother instill in him? He possessed the strongest power yet acted the most cowardly. He was simply disgracing the Dragon Race. ¡°Bai Qi.¡± Seeing Nicholas leave, Zhao Futu approached Bai Qi and asked, ¡°Can you tell me about your experiences over these past few days?¡± ¡°Mr. President,¡± Bai Qi immediately stood up straight and said, ¡°Actually, there isn¡¯t much. I accidentally fell into the Secret Realm and met Nic¡­ ahem, Lord Nicholas. We chatted for several days, and then he decided to come out with me for a look.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Zhao Futu looked at Bai Qi with a smile. He naturally knew that Bai Qi was hiding some things, but he didn¡¯t mind. Although the Federation¡¯s history isn¡¯t long, human history spans thousands of years, and there have been numerous individuals with excellent relations with legendary creatures. Like the Martial Emperor Zhang Youren, who had poor talent and could barely contract with a Snake Turtle. He won the favor of a large number of legendary creatures and established a new era with their help. As long as Bai Qi could win the trust of legendary creatures and maintain friendly relations with humans, that would be enough. Thinking of this, Zhao Futu patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, ¡°In that case, you just need to inform Xiang Li about the needs of Lord Nicholas.¡± Xiang Li was the Master of the Holy Relic Tower, also a Legendary Beast Master. Bai Qi nodded, then asked sheepishly, ¡°Um, Mr. President, I¡¯ve brought a Legendary Giant Dragon back to our association, is there any reward?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not picky; I¡¯d be happy with just some Mythical Level Materials.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, the expressions of the tower masters turned strange. Are young people so bold these days, daring to demand benefits directly from the president? Moreover, asking for Mythical Level materials right off the bat? ¡°Hahaha¡­ You¡¯re pretty good, kid. I like you a lot.¡± Zhao Futu laughed heartily upon hearing this. He then rode the Void Skate and quickly disappeared, and the others also left one after another, leaving only Xiang Li. ¡°So did he agree or not?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion. Were the words of legendary powerful people always this vague to seem cooler? Watching Bai Qi¡¯s mutterings, Xiang Li went straight up to him, drew a short knife and made a slash in the void, creating a Space Door in front of them. ¡°Come with me.¡± Is this a Space Artifact? Just a slash, and a Space Door is already opened. That¡¯s practically equivalent to a Door-Door Fruit. With envy in his eyes, Bai Qi looked at the short knife in Xiang Li¡¯s hand. If he could carry one like that, he wouldn¡¯t need to worry about being besieged by ferocious beasts in the wilderness. Compared with unlimited slide shoveling, my Door-Door Fruit is so much better! With full admiration, Bai Qi followed Xiang Li through the Space Door. Chapter 135 - Chapter 135: Chapter 134:1 Want Them All! Chapter 135: Chapter 134:1 Want Them All! Translator: 549690339 After passing through the Space Door, Bai Qi found himself in a spacious circular hall. Within the hall, folks moved to and fro, all wearing long robes. The image of a large tree emblazoned on the robes clear indicators of their identities. Members of the Sacred Relic Tower. ¡°Yi Xiaowei, come here.¡± Xiang Li spoken into a badge pinned at his collar, a young man suddenly appeared before them. It was Yi Xiaowei, the young man who had previously brought Bai Qi materials. Yi Xiaowei walked up to Xiang Li and asked, ¡°Tower Master, how can I assist you?¡± Xiang Li briefly informed Yi Xiaowei of the current situation, then turned towards Bai Qi, ¡°You can turn to Yi Xiaowei for anything you require. As for the Mythical Level material that you and the Chairman have been looking for¡­¡± Xiang Li paused for a moment, then handed a token engraved with the symbol of the Six Towers to Yi Xiaowei, saying, ¡°You can take him to pick something from Area A.¡± Damn, that was easy. A Mythical Level material! It¡¯s really happening! While Bai Qi beamed with joy, Xiang Li did not seem interested in further small talk. He simply opened another Space Door and disappeared on the spot. Yi Xiaowei said, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to see you again so soon. Did the materials I delivered last time work out okay?¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Of course, they were fine. I¡¯ll probably need to buy more in the future.¡± He had bought a variety of materials previously to test the limits of Gamma¡¯s endurance. Even though Gamma had withstood everything, it had not developed any resistance, possibly because there were too few materials. Now that Gamma had formed a pact, it was undoubtedly worth further cultivating. ¡°Alright, just contact me directly next time you need something. I¡¯ll make sure to give you an insider¡¯s price.¡± Yi Xiaowei nodded and proceeded to exchange contact information with Bai Qi. ¡°Let¡¯s go and pick up your Mythical Level item.¡± As Yi Xiaowei led Bai Qi towards Area A, he asked, ¡°By the way, I heard from the Tower Master that you managed to coax a Legendary Giant Dragon out of the secret realm?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t ¡®coax¡¯ anything out, I ¡®persuaded¡¯ it.¡± Bai Qi promptly corrected Yi Xiaowei¡¯s phrasing. ¡°So, it¡¯s true then? There are treasures all over that Legendary Giant Dragon. Any part you cut off would be at least an Epic material.¡± A bright light shone in Yi Xiaowei¡¯s eyes, and he unconsciously made a cutting motion with his hands. This guy, he¡¯s terrifying! From the look in Yi Xiaowei¡¯s eyes, Bai Qi was convinced that he wasn¡¯t joking. If he were to ever come face-to-face with a giant dragon, he¡¯d undoubtedly try to cut a couple of pieces off without hesitation. No way. He couldn¡¯t let the timid dragon Nicholas meet Yi Xiaowei. If he did, Nicholas would most likely seal off the secret realm and refuse to leave. ¡°We¡¯re here.¡± Soon, Yi Xiaowei led Bai Qi to a large metal door. After placing Xiang Li¡¯s token onto the door, runes lighted up on the door, which slowly opened. This door was indeed a treasure. Expected of the Sacred Relic Tower which managed all the assets from the Federation. It was truly extravagant! Under Bai Qi¡¯s expectant gaze, the metal door finally fully opened to reveal a large-scale computer loaded with technological advancements. The Germination 5.1 model. One of the best AIs currently in the Federation. The space behind the computer was filled with a modern logistic line. Although it seemed commonplace, it stood out in stark contrast amongst the treasures of the Sacred Relic Tower. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s confusion, Yi Xiaowei smiled and explained, ¡°While the Sacred Relic Tower is always handling various materials and treasures, that doesn¡¯t mean we don¡¯t incorporate technology. After all, computers are much faster than quill pens.¡± Bai Qi nodded, followed Yi Xiaowei through the door, and watched him work on the computer. Shortly, four images appeared on the screen. ¡°These are the Mythical Level materials stored in Area A. The Tower Master didn¡¯t specify an attribute, so I pulled up everything available.¡± ¡°Thank you!¡± Bai Qi immediately leaned into the screen, carefully inspecting the descriptions under each image. [Name]: Light Spirit Holy Diamond [Level]: Mythical [Description]: Mythical grade light attribute material, a diamond formed by being immersed in light attribute energy for years. It possesses extreme hardness and potent light attribute. This light attribute material is quite rare. If used on a beast, it might acquire healing abilities similar to Old Qin¡¯s Light Elf. The first material made Bai Qi¡¯s eyes sparkle in excitement. He almost instantly chose it, but when he saw the descriptions for the other images, he resisted the impulse and continued examining the rest. [Name]: Hurricane Feathers [Level]: Mythical [Description]: Mythical grade wind attribute material. The feathers of a mythical wind creature. It can imbue a beast with the power of a hurricane, allowing it to move freely within the storm. Controlling hurricane-like powers wasn¡¯t too bad, but it would be more suitable for flying beasts. If his third contract hadn¡¯t been a slime, he might have chosen this, but it¡¯s not an immediate necessity so he¡¯ll pass. [Name]: Twin Star Core [Level]: Mythical [Description]: A water and fire dual attribute material that can harmonize the two completely different types of energy. Dual attribute materials, able to coordinate two disparate energies, was it okay to take out such a perverse material? What to do, suddenly didn¡¯t want to look anymore! Bai Qi wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth and forced himself to look away from the Etherium Liquid Gold and continue checking the last material. [Name]: Etherium Liquid Gold [Level]: Mythical Level [Description]: Mythical Level metal class material, able to freely transition between solid and liquid states, has high malleability, and amplifies various energies and spirit power to a certain extent. Solid, liquid dual-phase metal? This was just the kind of material that mechanics dreamed of. If designed correctly, the mechanical life created with this kind of metal could freely change its attack form, and its comprehensive performance would be much better. Looking at the four materials on the screen, Bai Qi¡¯s mood suddenly became somewhat complicated. What if he wanted all of it¡­ Bai Qi¡¯s bemused expression naturally caught Yi Xiaowei¡¯s eye, prompting her to giggle and Bai Qi to regain his composure. ¡°Sorry, you¡¯ve got me all confused.¡± Yi Xiaowei shook her head, saying, ¡°It¡¯s okay, everyone who comes to the Holy Relic Tower to pick resources has that look. You¡¯re actually one of the better ones.¡± ¡°But if I may offer you a piece of advice, it¡¯s still better to choose the materials that you can currently use. After all, the mythical level materials are hard to find, and the usage recipes are even rarer. If you take one that you can¡¯t use at the moment, it¡¯s actually a waste.¡± ¡°Thanks, I¡¯ll consider it carefully.¡± Bai Qi nodded gratefully, but his inner conflict remained. Others needed a recipe, but he didn¡¯t! As long as the materials were in place, a full-attribute pet beast could be created for you. Too bad, he could only choose one right now. Yi Xiaowei¡¯s advice was still useful. Bai Qi exhaled deeply to calm himself down. The Hurricane Feathers were wind attribute materials, he wasn¡¯t going to contract any pets in the short term, so this was the first to be ruled out, Although the dual attributes and coordination abilities of the Twin Star Core are quite attractive, it could be used on either Alpha or Husky. But the attributes these two pets have don¡¯t conflict, so the power of coordination would be wasted for the time being. As for the remaining Etherium Liquid Gold and Light Spirit Holy Diamond, the Etherium Liquid Gold could significantly enhance Husky¡¯s mechanical capabilities, and it could also amplify various energies, including spirit power. This was like a tailor-made material. As for the Light Spirit Holy Diamond, Bai Qi was quite sure that he could at least get a super light attribute skill, but it wasn¡¯t guaranteed to be a healing type skill. Geez, he wanted all of them¡­ After thinking for a long time, Bai Qi finally made a decision. ¡°I choose the Etherium Liquid Gold.¡± As the second pet, Husky¡¯s immediate combat ability was a bit weak, and he had been looking for suitable metals recently, so Etherium Liquid Gold was indeed the best choice. As for the Light Spirit Holy Diamond, even though he was tempted, unless he could exchange it with the Twin Star Core, he wouldn¡¯t dare to use it on Alpha. The Slime creature could use it, but the slime¡¯s bloodline level was still too low, Bai Qi was worried that it would be burst directly, so he could do nothing but give up. Moreover, he already had other plans for the slime. ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°Sure!¡± ¡°Good!¡± Yi Xiaowei worked on the computer for a while, and a crystal bottle containing silver-gray metal was conveyed over. ¡°Is that all?¡± Bai Qi picked up the bottle, about the size of a thermos, and was somewhat disappointed. ¡°You really shouldn¡¯t be complaining about the amount. I¡¯ve seen the research records of this metal, it¡¯s very expandable. Provided the energy is sufficient, it could even wrap up the entire headquarters.¡± Yi Xiaowei patiently explained to Bai Qi, and he calmed down. If it was as Yi Xiaowei had described, his previous design would have to be completely overturned. Yi Xiaowei led Bai Qi out of Area A, saying, ¡°Alright, you¡¯ve selected your mythical level material, next is the business of that Legendary Giant Dragon.¡± ¡°Almost forgot.¡± Bai Qi slapped his own head. The timid Nicholas was waiting for his 1000-inch TV and game console. If he went late and the creature changed its mind, all his effort would have been wasted. ¡°Help me order a 1000-inch big screen TV, make sure it¡¯s the highest resolution, and a game console, remote control, headphones suitable for a giant dragon¡¯s physique¡­¡± Bai Qi chattered away a bunch of things, but was promptly interrupted by Yi Xiaowei. ¡°Are you sure these are what the giant dragon wants, not what you want?¡± Bai Qi rolled his eyes, saying: ¡°Why would I want a thousand-inch TV, to sleep with?¡± Yi Xiaowei laughed bitterly, ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to give it to you. It¡¯s just that these things are in the realm of mechanical engineering, and I don¡¯t have them.¡± At her words, Bai Qi was startled. There weren¡¯t many mechanical creations in Songlin City to begin with, and the Holy Relic Tower focused mainly on studying relics, so his request seemed to be a bit over the top. It seemed that he would have to pay for it from his own pocket. Only, he was a bit strapped¡­ ¡°Yi Xiaowei, do you guys take eggs here?¡± Chapter 136 - Chapter 136: Chapter 135: Deadly Poison Aura Chapter 136: Chapter 135: Deadly Poison Aura Translator: 549690339 After handing over all the snake eggs to Yi Xiaowei, Bai Qi¡¯s previously deflated wallet once again became full, and he boldly ordered a batch of materials for Gamma¡¯s meal. Bai Qi confirmed the order and said, ¡°I¡¯ll leave Nicholas¡¯ TV and game console to you. I¡¯ll go and find him a large projector in the meantime.¡± The television was fine, but giant game consoles needed to be customized, and could only be delivered from other places. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, as soon as it arrives, I¡¯ll deliver it to you right away.¡± Yi Xiaowei nodded, then began to find people to deal with the pile of snake eggs that filled the entire hall. Although the Holy Relic Tower was primarily responsible for managing relics and materials, unhatched snake eggs were still considered materials, and they would naturally collect them without error. After leaving the Holy Relic Tower, Bai Qi looked at the towering building behind him and the other five majestic high towers around him, and for the first time, he really recognized the depth of the Beast Master Association. Six tower masters, six legends, six legendary creatures, and these six towers. Just these resources alone were already shocking enough, not to mention Bai Heguang and other legends and masters who also belonged to the Association. Such a deep foundation, no wonder the saying about an organization as solid as iron, and the times as fluid as water, was circulated in the outside world. ¡°But that¡¯s good, the thicker the leg you hug, the better!¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders and then directly entered the Secret Space, where he carefully took out the bottle of Etherium Liquid Gold and summoned the Husky. Woof woof? (What is this? I¡¯ve never smelled this before.) Beta, the first to notice the abnormality of Etherium Liquid Gold, sniffed at it and was about to taste it. ¡°Don¡¯t move you stupid dog!¡± Bai Qi, aware of the situation, gave Beta a heavy punch and relayed the information about Etherium Liquid Gold to Schuck. ¡°A metal substance capable of amplifying various types of energy, solid and liquid, it¡¯s indeed a great material!¡± Schuck also showed considerable interest in Etherium Liquid Gold. Rare emotional fluctuations were noted in his mechanical voice. ¡°But it means we¡¯ll have to start our previous plans all over again.¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°You draft a prototype first, then we¡¯ll study it together later.¡± Schuck nodded, grabbed the Etherium metal, and returned to his workshop. Though the general properties of the Etherium metal had been specified by the Holy Relic Tower, as a meticulous mechanical dog, Schuck still needed to conduct a series of tests back at his workshop. ¡°First, go buy a projector for Nicholas, then upgrade Gamma.¡± After settling the materials he just purchased, Bai Qi left the Secret Space again. Buzz buzz buzz¡­ The moment he left the Secret Space, Bai Qi¡¯s phone started to vibrate intensively. ¡°President?¡± Bai Qi immediately answered the phone, hearing a delightful laughter from the other end. ¡°I knew those old fellows would be scared to death by Bai Qi! Sending him to the training was indeed the right move!¡± As it turned out, Old Qin had this idea when he sent him here, but it felt good. ¡°Ahem, President, do you need me for something?¡± However, Bai Qi did not have the habit of eavesdropping, gently clearing his throat to attract President Qin¡¯s attention. ¡°You finally picked up.¡± Upon seeing the phone being answered, President Qin¡¯s tone shifted dramatically. He showed no appreciation or joy as before and started complaining. ¡°You insolent youngster, I was so worried about you, and you¡¯re just now answering the phone?¡± ¡°Also, I heard you made a fuss during training?¡± President Qin babbled on for quite a while before he finally stopped, by which time Bai Qi was almost asleep. Needless to say, he didn¡¯t listen to a word of what President Qin had said. ¡°President, you didn¡¯t call to complain about me, did you?¡± President Qin paused, took a sip of tea to soothe his throat, and said, ¡°Of course not.¡± ¡°I heard you pulled a Legendary Giant Dragon out of the hat?¡± Bai Qi said, ¡°It¡¯s not so much tricking, just that my personality and charm attracted it.¡± ¡°Can you have a little shame?¡± President Qin spat out in disgust and said, ¡°But after all, it¡¯s a legendary creature. Be careful when you deal with it. Otherwise, your little frame isn¡¯t enough for it to swallow.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, I assure you, leader.¡± Listening to President Qin¡¯s droning, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel warmed. He was not worried about the vegetarian dragon eating him, but he still accepted Old Qin¡¯s concern. ¡°And also, I heard that you¡¯ve advanced to the third stage?¡± Bai Qi said, ¡°Yes, I advanced yesterday.¡± ¡°You cheeky lad, just as well. I was worried your level was too low to keep up with them. With this rate of leveling up, you¡¯re even faster than Bai Qiucha!¡± ¡°Keep it up, maybe you could overtake others in the curve and become the youngest fifth stage Beast Master in the Federation.¡± A twitch started at the corner of Bai Qi¡¯s eye, he said, ¡°Hehe¡­ you really think highly of me.¡± ¡°Well, there¡¯s no rush.¡± President Qin chuckled and said, ¡°Since you¡¯re at the headquarters now, I¡¯ve introduced you to Heguang. He¡¯ll help you pick out a suitable pet.¡± ¡°You are the first to receive the benefits this late in your special training.¡± Hearing President Qin¡¯s words, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel nervous. ¡°Well, I¡¯ve already made a contract.¡± The phone on the other end fell into a brief silence. It took a while before President Qin spoke again. ¡°Could you say that again?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve made a contract again¡­¡± Bai Qi¡¯s voice grew quieter and quieter, then instinctively covered his ears. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°A slime monster¡­¡± ¡°Bai Qi!¡± A deafening roar came from the other end of the call, startling Bai Qi almost to the point of throwing his phone. He hesitated for a moment before picking it back up. ¡°Mr. Chairman, calm down and let me explain.¡± ¡°Hmph! Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯ve contracted another mutant species?¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Another long stretch of silence. It took President Qin a while to react. ¡°Bai Qi, are you sure your talent is Breaking the Void and not evolutionary mutation?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s heart thudded nervously. He replied, ¡°Mr. Chairman, aren¡¯t you already certain of my talent through your tests?¡± When he received his license, the Beast Master Association had checked Bai Qi¡¯s talent again, but they hadn¡¯t found anything. According to President Qin, this was the normal manifestation of the Breaking the Void talent, and the existence of the Evolution Egg was thus kept concealed. But this Old Qin¡¯s intuition was too accurate. He almost guessed the function of the Evolution Egg. ¡°I suppose so. But your luck really is too good.¡± President Qin sighed and then said seriously, ¡°Since you¡¯ve contracted it, I won¡¯t say anything more. But, if you are this impulsive again next time¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, never again!¡± Bai Qi quickly promised. He felt that his encounter with three different mutant species was already unbelievably lucky. If there were more, he worried he might die young. Being too handsome can invite jealousy from the heavens¡­ ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s reassurance, President Qin relaxed a bit. ¡°Now that you are at the third stage, it¡¯s a good time to consolidate your foundation at our headquarters.¡± ¡°With the talent you¡¯ve shown, the Six Tower Federation will definitely invite you to join them. When that time comes, don¡¯t be too polite to these old guys, feel free to name your price!¡± Bai Qi paused at this. ¡°Mr. Chairman, aren¡¯t you afraid that I might not come back?¡± President Qin rolled his eyes. ¡°Just because you join the Six Tower Federation, doesn¡¯t mean you¡¯re no longer part of the association. What are you thinking?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said no more. President Qin, evidently having other guests to entertain, reminded him of a few things and then hung up. ¡°Joining the Six Tower Federation, huh? That sounds quite good.¡± Bai Qi looked over his shoulder at the six towers behind him, gave a small smile, and then headed straight for the city. The Green Dragon Secret Realm. Bai Qi manually taught Nicholas how to activate the projection and change the battery. Then, he started preparing to strengthen the slime monster. He didn¡¯t hide when he used the Evolution Egg before Nicholas, so this time, he decided to use it in the Green Dragon Secret Realm. Ka-Pu Ka-Pu. (Why are we here again?) ¡°Without any surprises, we¡¯ll be coming here often.¡± Nicholas had completely masters the control of this secret realm, thus, he received the rights to access it in and out. It would be a waste not to utilize such a large secret realm. And, when the husky and Gamma evolved into a Lord or higher, Nicholas might very well come in handy. He had distinctly felt the immense lifeforce contained within Nicholas¡¯s Jade Breath. ¡°Let¡¯s start.¡± Bai Qi took out the tumor from the python and placed it in front of the slime monster, signaling it not to eat it directly. Then, he activated the Evolution Egg. ¡°It¡¯s a material that sits between epic and legendary. I wonder what ability it will grant the slime monster.¡± Bai Qi sat down, took a bite of the Dragon¡¯s Blood Grass, and started to meditate. Four hours quickly passed. The moment the Silver Egg shell cracked open, Bai Qi opened his eyes. Before the Silver Egg completely cracked open, a green liquid ooze out from the shell and quickly covered the entire shell. It swallowed it down in one gulp. Ka-Pu Ka-Pu. (So yummy-) After digesting the shell of the Silver Egg, the slime monster transmitted a feeling of immense satisfaction to Bai Qi. It hopped into Bai Qi¡¯s lap and fell asleep. Indeed, living up to its reputation as a glutton ¨C eating then sleeping. Bai Qi patted the slime monster¡¯s squishy body and began checking its status. [Name]: Poison Devouring Monster (Gamma) [Nature]: Alien Series (Physical Mutations) [Growth Level]: First Stage Second Level [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Elite [Racial Skills]: Energy Absorption (Perfect), Mimicry (Perfect), Corrosion (Proficient), Toxin Resistance (Proficient), Blazing Resistance (Proficient), Radiation Resistance (Proficient), Current Resistance (Proficient), Frozen resistance (Beginner), flame resistance (Beginner), Deadly Poison Aura (Beginner) [Energy Value]: 11000 [Condition]: Evolvable As Bai Qi predicted, after absorbing the tumor, the slime monster underwent racial evolution and gained an additional skill, which was indeed a toxin- related skill. However, it wasn¡¯t the poison cloud that Bai Qi had anticipated. [Skill Name]: Deadly poison aura [Skill Level]: High level [Skill Effect]: Toxin skill. After release, it will cause toxin damage to all organisms in the covered area of the aura. The aura-type skill surprisingly suited Gamma¡­ Chapter 137 - Chapter 137: Chapter 136: Tower of Competition Chapter 137: Chapter 136: Tower of Competition Translator: 549690339 As everyone knows, once a pet beast entered the Legendary Realm, it was eligible to master domain skills. Within the scope of the domain, the pet beast could transform the surrounding environment into one most suited for its own combat according to its will. However, not everyone could master domain skills as they required high levels of aptitude and skills from the pet beast. Among all the skills, aura skills were the closest to domain skills. ¡°And it¡¯s a Deadly Poison Aura, truly custom-made for this glutton.¡± Bai Qi gave a pat to Gamma in his arms, unable to conceal the smile on his face. ¡°If we max out the resistance and then get a Thorns Aura, wouldn¡¯t we just lie down and let others beat us?¡± Bai Qi wiped the saliva off the corner of his mouth and turned to Nicholas who was engrossed in watching TV, ¡°Nicholas, can you help out when free?¡± Nicholas didn¡¯t turn his head and directly drew a ¡®Do not disturb¡¯ sign in front of Bai Qi using Jade Power. Seeing Nicholas¡¯s behaviour, Bai Qi pretended to be disappointed and said, ¡°Oh no, I suddenly remember a very popular show recently, seems like I¡¯ll have to go watch it myself¡­¡± Before he finished his sentence, Nicholas instantly appeared in front of Bai Qi, eagerly asking, ¡°What show, what show? I want to watch!¡± ¡°Ahem, it¡¯s still updating, you¡¯ll have to go out to watch.¡± Bai Qi said, ¡°Perfect timing, you can help me end test Gamma¡¯s new skill.¡± ¡°Newskill?¡± Nicholas seemed uninterested but, to watch the new show mentioned by Bai Qi, he had to obey. ¡°Gamma, use Deadly Poison Aura!¡± Bai Qi tossed Gamma into Nicholas¡¯s hands, awakening it directly through the bond. Cluck Cluck? (Time to eat?) Gamma was a bit groggy and his first thought upon waking up was to eat. He then received Bai Qi¡¯s command and regardless of his surroundings, released his Deadly Poison Aura. In an instant, a clearly visible green aura radiated from Gamma and spread around. Bai Qi immediately retreated until he was ten meters away and the aura finally stopped. ¡°The effective range is only ten meters? That¡¯s a bit small.¡± Bai Qi roughly estimated the range and was a bit disappointed. This distance and this obvious aura, the most it could do was fight against some simple- minded opponents. Against someone with slightly longer range of attack, it would be useless. But Gamma was just a low-level Elite, First Stage Second Level, so there was much room for growth. Just wondered about the effect. ¡°Nicholas, do you feel anything?¡± Nicholas paused for a moment and said, ¡°Mmm¡­ the parts of me covered by it felt invaded by toxin, but the toxicity is weak, and it could only stay on my scales.¡± ¡°Do you need me to lower my defenses?¡± ¡°No need.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi twitched his eyebrows and immediately declined. He had been stupid this time, thinking of letting a Legendary Green Dragon experience the Deadly Poison Aura. Even if Nicholas lowered his defenses, Gamma probably couldn¡¯t hurt him. ¡°Let¡¯s try it during training.¡± Bai Qi sighed and recalled Gamma back to the Beast Control Space and walked out of the Green Dragon¡¯s Secret Realm. ¡°It¡¯s already noon time, no wonder I am hungry.¡± Looking at the Songyue Building that was bustling with customers despite the existence of the Green Dragon¡¯s Secret Realm, Bai Qi¡¯s appetite suddenly soared. He had been eating grass for these past few days, now smelling the delicious scents from Songyue Building, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t resist feeling hungry. ¡°Let¡¯s eat first, then go for training.¡± Burp¡­ With a satisfied face, Bai Qi let out a full burp and strolled slowly towards the dormitory. ¡°No wonder Sister Zhou highly recommends it, the food in Songyue Building is indeed remarkable. It¡¯s a pity that the cooking methods can¡¯t be disclosed, otherwise, I could cook for myself when out in the wild.¡± Just as Bai Qi was about to enter the dormitory, he saw Bai Qiucha and Gu Shan coming from the direction of the assembly hall. ¡°Cha, Gu Shan, have you finished your training this morning?¡± ¡°Bai Qi, what are you doing here?¡± Bai Qiucha appeared puzzled, saying, ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you be accompanying that Legendary Giant Dragon now?¡± Bai Qi said, ¡°It¡¯s fine, Nicholas¡­ ahem, Lord Nicholas isn¡¯t demanding, so I came back.¡± ¡°Were you just finished training?¡± Bai Qiucha shook her head, unconsciously glancing at the three Rune Marks on the back of Bai Qi¡¯s left hand and said, ¡°Because of the Green Dragon¡¯s Secret Realm, Brother Luo assigned us some open-ended tasks, so there¡¯s no specific training.¡± ¡°However, we just finished a fight with Sister Zhou and we¡¯re going to rest a bit before we continue in the afternoon.¡± Bai Qi looked at them somewhat astonished, was this the same boy who would change color at the mention of Zhou Yan? he had actually taken the initiative to fight Zhou Yan? What on earth happened during these few days when he was not around?! Seeing the puzzled look on Bai Qi¡¯s face, Bai Qiucha and Gu Shan looked at each other and sighed quietly. He really had no idea how much pressure he had put them under¡­ ¡°But it¡¯s perfect timing, I¡¯ll join you guys this afternoon, take me along.¡± Bai Qi was worrying about where to test the effect of Gamma¡¯s Deadly Poison Aura, now with Bai Qiucha and others as free sparring partners, it was a no brainer not to take advantage. Upon hearing this, Bai Qiucha hesitated and asked, ¡°You just came out from the Secret Realm, don¡¯t you need rest?¡± The secret realm where the legendary giant dragon lived was undoubtedly far more dangerous than ordinary realms, and Bai Qi must have expended quite a lot to have survived there for so long. ¡°No need, I¡¯ve practically grown moldy in there, so this is a good chance to move around.¡± These past few days were mostly spent in the dragon¡¯s cave, either eating grass or sleeping, so he was indeed getting bored. Bai Qiucha and Gu Shan looked at each other, uncertain of what to make of Bai Qi anymore. ¡°Well, we¡¯ll rest for a bit then, and set off in an hour.¡± Tower of Competition. Looking at the bustling crowd around him, Bai Qi was slightly surprised. ¡°The Tower of Competition is the only one in the Six Towers open to all members of the Association, so there are far more people here than in the other towers.¡± Bai Qiucha looked around and quickly spotted Zhou Yan, who had been waiting there for a while. She led Bai Qi and Gu Shan over to her. ¡°Sister Zhou.¡± Zhou Yan turned and likewise seemed a bit surprised when she saw Bai Qi. ¡°Bai Qi, don¡¯t you need to rest?¡± Bai Qi shrugged. ¡°No need.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t realize that you have such a strong constitution, Bai Qi. I thought you¡¯d be sleeping for days after coming out of the secret realm.¡± Corners of Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched. Where had they gotten the impression that he was weak? ¡°But it¡¯s just as well, there¡¯s someone who wants to practice with you.¡± A teasing smile danced on Zhou Yan¡¯s face as she waved to someone behind Bai Qi. Turning around, Bai Qi saw Xiao Yuan and Li Mu heading their way. Xiao Yuan also looked somewhat taken aback upon seeing Bai Qi, then he smiled and said, ¡°Bai Qi, congratulations on becoming a Third Stage beast master.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Bai Qi nodded but said nothing further. He had only met Xiao Yuan twice and generally had a good impression of him. But having an inherent dislike for shifty eyes, he had no intention to become friends. It seemed Xiao Yuan didn¡¯t register Bai Qi¡¯s intentional evasion. ¡°Bai Qi, this is your first time at the Tower of Competition, right?¡± ¡°Yes, since I don¡¯t have much to do, I thought I¡¯d practice battling with Bai Qiucha and the rest.¡± ¡°Perfect, we two are also idling around, so we decided to come for some practice.¡± Xiao Yuan then smiled, ¡°I¡¯ve never got a chance to battle with you. Now that we met, would you like to spar?¡± This suggestion from Xiao Yuan took Li Mu, who was eager to fight, by surprise. ¡°Xiao Yuan, he is my opponent. Why¡­¡± Xiao Yuan shrugged. ¡°Didn¡¯t you plan to defeat Bai Qi in runes? Giving up halfway isn¡¯t your style.¡± Unable to retort and remembering his performance in the Green Dragon Secret Realm, Li Mu fell silent. Yes, as long as he hadn¡¯t surpassed Bai Qi in runes, even if he won a fight, what difference would it make? After convincing Li Mu, Xiao Yuan turned to Bai Qi again. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, there is a balance mechanism inside the Tower of Competition which suppresses both parties to the same level, preventing overpowering.¡± ¡°How about it? Will you consider my offer?¡± Bai Qi pondered for a moment, observing Xiao Yuan¡¯s determination to spar, and finally agreed. He wasn¡¯t clear why Xiao Yuan was so interested in him, but it didn¡¯t matter who he fought with. This would also give him a chance to gauge the abilities of the other top fighters. ¡°Bai Qi, do you have any food with you?¡± Seeing Bai Qi accept the challenge, Zhou Yan shot him a look of sympathy. ¡°Yes, why?¡± Zhou Yan patted his shoulder, ¡°Good, otherwise I¡¯d worry you¡¯d miss dinner.¡± With that, she didn¡¯t further explain and led Bai Qiucha and the others directly to the viewing gallery. ¡°With that suspect smirk, could there be a trick?¡± Bai Qi cast a suspicious look at Xiao Yuan, but Xiao Yuan maintained an innocuous smile, showing no signs of deceit. Well, let¡¯s just cross that bridge when we come to it. Under Xiao Yuan¡¯s guidance, Bai Qi registered at the front gate and arrived in front of a battle room. A female receptionist took them to a huge balance, ¡°Could you both please summon the beasts participating in the fight? We will adjust the balance proportion based on their combined conditions.¡± Such a rule, how accommodating! Bai Qi looked at Xiao Yuan, who was obviously waiting for him to summon first. He nodded and summoned Gamma. Chomp, chomp¡­ (It¡¯s so tasty¡­) Bai Qi was slightly helpless as he watched Gamma continue eating even while sleeping. After all said and done, Alpha was the most reliable. He didn¡¯t need food or sleep, and rarely spoke. The perfect low-maintenance companion. ¡°A slime creature? That¡¯s your third beast?¡± Xiao Yuan glanced at the third rune on the back of Bai Qi¡¯s hand, looking thoughtful but never underestimating. Instead, he seemed more focused. How could someone, who trained the most ordinary skeleton soldier and an Arctic Ice Wolf so powerfully, choose a simple slime creature? There must be something unusual! Chapter 138 - Chapter 138: Chapter 137: Deep Emotions, Stifling in One Breath Chapter 138: Chapter 137: Deep Emotions, Stifling in One Breath Translator: 549690339 Xiao Yuan pondered for a moment and said, ¡°Since you¡¯ve chosen your newly contracted pet, I¡¯ll pick my fourth pet beast.¡± The blue array flickered, and a completely pitch-black creature appeared on one side of the balance. This pet beast was completely covered in sharply defined armor, its limbs were robust and powerful, and its mouth was full of tusks, giving off a ferocious aura just by standing there. [Name]: Ink Dragon Louse [Nature]: Insect System [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Pet Beast Growth Level]: Third Stage three level [Introduction]: It has both the powerful vitality of insect-like creatures and the offensive power of beast-like creatures. Despite its combative nature, it is not impulsive. It¡¯s rumored to have a trace of the dragon bloodline, making it the first choice for many Insect System Beast Masters. Good gracious, even his fourth pet beast is already at the third stage. Xiao Yuan¡¯s strength is indeed formidable. Under the guidance of the female receptionist, Bai Qi placed Gamma on the other side of the balance. The pointer in the middle of the balance began swaying from left to right before leaning towards the side of the Ink Dragon Louse. The gap between a low-level elite and a low-level lord, a first-stage second level and a third-stage three level, was indeed huge. However, soon a black and a gold piece, each fell onto the two ends of the balance, gradually evening out what initially was uneven. ¡°Alright, the growth levels of both your pet beasts have been balanced at second stager level 5, and the bloodline levels have been balanced at high-grade elites. Now, you can pick the type of battlefield.¡± The receptionist said with a smile, ¡°Do you two have any preferred battlegrounds? If not, you can choose a random one.¡± Xiao Yuan glanced at Bai Qi¡¯s puzzled face, gave a slight smile, and said, ¡°Since this is your first time here, Bai Qi, let¡¯s choose a random battlefield.¡± ¡°Alright, I don¡¯t mind.¡± Bai Qi was as calm as water, not caring about Xiao Yuan¡¯s arrangements at all. This attitude only made Xiao Yuan respect him more. A person who could form a friendly relationship with a mythical creature, he remained calm even when faced with unfamiliar circumstances. ¡°Alright, then a random battlefield it is. Please expedite.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± The receptionist nodded and moved quickly. Bai Qi, however, stood there dazed, lost in his own thoughts. Probably because of Xiao Ding, their battle setting was arranged quickly. The crowd had already flocked in front of the broadcast screen in the hall. One was the Moon Night Tower Chief¡¯s grandson, the other, a rising star who was gaining popularity recently. Therefore, their battle naturally attracted a lot of attention. Bai Qiucha gazed at the two profiles on the screen and asked, ¡°Yan, do you think Bai Qi can win against Xiao Yuan?¡± Zhou Yan shrugged and replied, ¡°I¡¯m not sure. If Xiao Yuan were fighting someone else, I¡¯d definitely back him. But since his opponent is Bai Qi, it¡¯s somehow hard to predict.¡± Quietly, Bai Qiucha remained silent while Gu Shan on her side continuously nodded. Although his combat experience was not as much as Zhou Yan¡¯s, he could firmly say that Bai Qi was the most unpredictable Beast Master he knew. In his experience, he had never seen a Beast Master who could play with his pet beast¡¯s abilities so elaborately. ¡°Hmm, it has started.¡± While they were talking, the scene on the screen changed, zooming in on Bai Qi and Xiao Yuan¡¯s battlefield. ¡°Is that¡­ a volcano battlefield?¡± Looking at the slowly flowing magma on the screen, Zhou Yan couldn¡¯t help but sigh. ¡°Such bad luck for Bai Qi. This battlefield severely limits Slime¡¯s abilities. Even without the Ink Dragon Louse¡¯s attack, Slime will probably get damaged by the surrounding heat,¡± lamented Bai Qiucha. She continued, ¡°Then again, the Ink Dragon Louse belongs to the Insect System, and a fire attribute landscape won¡¯t be easy on it either.¡± ¡°However, if I recall correctly, Xiao Yuan¡¯s Ink Dragon Louse has the ability of limb regeneration.¡± ¡°This battle, will be testing who can withstand the longest.¡± With that said, a hint of regret flashed over Bai Qiucha¡¯s face. To say who was better at fighting a protracted battle amongst the younger generation of the headquarters, probably no one could surpass Xiao Yuan. After all, he was the only one capable of reaching a draw with Zhou Yan. Volcano Battlefield. Bai Qi wiped off the sweat from his face and looked at the lifelike battlefield in front of him¡­ Wait, this was literally a volcano! After forcibly balancing the strength of the two fighters, followed by this real- life battlefield, Bai Qi felt like he was Liu Laolao when she went into the Grand View Garden, completely perplexed. City folks sure know how to be fanciful. ¡°It seems like both of us are not so lucky, ending up with this kind of battlefield,¡± Xiao Yuan surveyed the surroundings and looking at the Ink Dragon Louse, unaffected by the high temperatures and then to Slime which lied flat on the ground, he offered, ¡°Or, shall we change to a more standard battlefield?¡± Bai Qi waved his hand, ¡°No need, let¡¯s just proceed as usual.¡± Due to his previous feeding shenanigans, Gamma had acquired flame resistance. However, at only beginner proficiency, it almost melted as soon as it entered the volcanic area. Luckily, Gamma had, due to the balance, forcibly increased both its bloodline level and growth level hence it did not suffer a critical blow. On the contrary, its proficiency was rapidly increasing at a pace visible to the naked eye. Another good method to improve proficiency was discovered¡­ ¡°That¡¯s the case, thenl won¡¯t show any courtesy,¡± Xiao Yuan smiled and said, ¡°InkDragon Louse, use Ripping Claw!¡± Sizzle¡­ The Ink Dragon Louse growled lowly, instantly transforming into a bolt of black lightning, appearing in front of Slime. As its claws swiped, it aimed to tear Slime into pieces. The most famous attribute of the Slime, as a member of the Alien Series, is its fluid body. Because of this, a slime can swallow anything. However, correspondingly, its physical defense is extremely weak. It seemed like the Slime wouldn¡¯t be able to dodge the Ink-Dragon Lice¡¯s attack in time. ¡°Is it over just like that?¡± Looking at how Gamma was stretched to the limit in the claws of the Ink- Dragon Lice, the audience outside seemed somewhat disappointed. Initially, they held some unexplainable expectations for Bai Qi¡¯s Slime, hoping to see some surprising performance. It seemed that they had been overthinking it. ¡°Uh, why hasn¡¯t this Slime split yet?¡± Just as some viewers were about to switch settings, someone suddenly noticed something. At that moment, Gamma was being stretched freely in the claws of the Ink- Dragon Lice, but it hadn¡¯t shown any signs of breaking. Unaware people might have even thought the Ink-Dragon Lice was playing with a rubber band. Toughness. It was an ability the Slime enhanced after absorbing the skin of an Earthshaking Bull Demon. Even though it hadn¡¯t formed into a skill, it surely had improved a lot. At the very least, it wouldn¡¯ t be torn apart easily by any ordinary skill. ¡°I knew it, this Slime isn¡¯t ordinary!¡± Contrary to the surprise of the audience, Xiao Yuan wasn¡¯t at all shocked by the Slime¡¯s performance and considered it quite natural. ¡°Ink-Dragon Lice, Shadow Thorn Stab!¡± Upon hearing the order, the Ink-Dragon Lice curled up immediately. A stream of pitch-black liquid flowed from its armor and quickly spread to the Slime¡¯s surroundings, enveloping it. Soon after, in a place invisible to the crowd, a series of spikes made of shadow energy pierced Gamma¡¯s body instantly and split the Slime under the drag of the Ink-Dragon Lice, like a sharp blade. The toughness hadn¡¯t formed into a skill yet. Even if it had, it would be quite difficult to withstand the Shadow Department Power. ¡°Hmm¡­I forgot to train Gamma¡¯s Shadow Resistance. In the future, I need to raise a few more Elemental Skeletons to practice with it.¡± Looking at the dismembered Gamma, Bai Qi smacked his lips without any worry about Gamma¡¯s condition. Only tens of fragments. Even Beta was better than that. It wasn¡¯t good enough. ¡°Has Bai Qi gone mad? His pet beast is being torn apart and he¡¯s so calm.¡± ¡°I remember Slimes can reorganize themselves after being torn apart. Maybe Bai Qi thinks the same?¡± ¡°But, have you ever seen a creature survive after being corroded by Shadow Department Power?¡± ¡°Uh, no, I haven¡¯t.¡± Seeing the chunks of green jelly being corroded by the Shadow Department Power, again the viewers were disheartened. On the one hand, there was the corrosion of the Shadow Department Power. On the other, there was the burning of volcanic magma. If the Slime could withstand that, it would be a big surprise. Just moments ago, they thought Bai Qi was going to show something new and amazing, but this was the result. ¡°Um, it seems like something has changed again.¡± That familiar voice echoed once more with the students turning their gaze to the screen again. Upon seeing the slowly gathering Slime, they were stunned. It could even resist the Shadow Department Power? Gulp Gulp? (Master, what is this? Why does it taste so bitter?) After being ¡°dismembered¡± by the Shadow Thorn Stab, Gamma finally woke up slowly. It controlled its body to gather rapidly while steadily digesting the Shadow Department Power inside of it. ¡°Do not worry, eat it if you can. Kids should not be picky eaters!¡± Gulp Gulp! (Alright, Master.) Gamma shook its body a bit. The Shadow Department Power inside its body was swallowed at a speed visible to the naked eye and its body became green again. Seeing this performance of Gamma¡¯s, Xiao Yuan felt no more relaxed than before and commanded Ink-Dragon Lice to use the Shadow Thorn Stab again. As expected, the Shadow Department Power was swallowed by the Slime once again, and it coincided with the birth of the Shadow Resistance. ¡°I never thought that a Slime could have such strong vitality. I was underestimating you.¡± Xiao Yuan¡¯s face grew solemn, and he said, ¡°In that case, I have to exert my real strength.¡± As soon as he said this, a red light flashed in Xiao Yuan¡¯s eyes. The originally firm eyes of the Ink-Dragon Lice turned completely red, and its momentum also surged. Beast Master Talent: Berserk. This can make pet beasts enter a berserk state, elevating all attributes and skills, then bursting out hundreds of percent of their power. Afterward, the Ink-Dragon Lice curled up into a ball shape again, and the Shadow Department Power flowed out but didn¡¯t attack Gamma actively. Instead, it stuck to the armor of the Ink-Dragon Lice, much like spikes. ¡°Ink-Dragon Lice, Thorny Chariot!¡± At Xiao Yuan¡¯s command, the Ink-Dragon Lice quickly started spinning. The shadow spikes on its body transformed into rapidly rotating blades as it charged at Gamma. Under this density of attack, Gamma would be split into thousands or even tens of thousands of fragments. Xiao Yuan couldn¡¯t believe that Bai Qi¡¯s Slime could survive this. Finally, in the eager eyes of many, the Ink-Dragon Lice violently rammed into Gamma. However, the brutal scene people had expected to see did not happen. Instead, Ink-Dragon Lice was engulfed by suddenly expanding Gamma, spinning in place. It felt like, it went down in one gulp. ¡°Why am I not surprised at all¡­¡± Watching Gamma, which had swallowed the Ink-Dragon Lice in one gulp, Bai Qiucha and Zhou Yan looked at each other; there was no surprise to be found in their eyes. Chapter 139 - Chapter 139: Chapter 138: Where did you find it? Im going too! Chapter 139: Chapter 138: Where did you find it? I¡¯m going too! Translator: 549690339 ¡°Could it expand its body? True, the sludge monster could change its body according to its surroundings.¡± Seeing the Ink Dragon Louse continuously spinning within Gamma¡¯s body unable to escape its control, and slowly being dissolved by the sludge monster, Xiao Yuan¡¯s face did not show the slightest bit of urgency. ¡°Ink Dragon Louse, use Divide!¡¯1 The Ink Dragon Louse¡¯s movements paused. The shadow spikes that were previously pointing outward suddenly reversed their direction, and it split itself into several parts. Before Bai Qi could register his surprise, a new individual had formed from each piece. Well, this Xiao Yuan sure knew how to play the game. Seeing the Ink Dragon Louse multiplying in this way, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up instantly. The division skill seemed quite suitable for Gamma. While Bai Qi was pondering where to acquire the division skill from, the Ink Dragon Lice had already launched their new rounds of attack on Gamma. Two even managed to break through Gamma¡¯s blockade and attacked Gamma from outside its body. However, Gamma didn¡¯t care about those divisions but still firmly trapped the Ink Dragon Louse¡¯s main body. At the same time, a green halo quickly spread around Gamma and stopped only about fifty meters away. Then, both the main body of the Ink Dragon Louse trapped inside Gamma and the divisions outside began to slowly turn green. Corrosion + Deadly Poison Aura. This was a skill that Gamma came with even before it was bound by a contract. It was only of intermediate level, but when combined with Deadly Poison Aura, the effects were surprisingly good. Corrosion damaged the opponent¡¯s external armor; the Deadly Poison Aura seeped toxins in. Given time, poisoning an opponent to death was not a dream. ¡°Poison skills?¡± Seeing the green halo spreading out from Gamma, Xiao Yuan¡¯ s eyebrows raised. In just a short time, the originally red-hot magma had been completely dyed green by the Deadly Poison Aura, with a bubble rising from it from time to time, making it extraordinarily eerie. Forced to level up to the second stage and become a high-grade elite, the effects of the Deadly Poison Aura had far surpassed its original state. However, despite this, Xiao Yuan was still not in the least bit panicked, he said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but this level of poison can¡¯t keep up with the recovery speed of the Ink Dragon Louse.¡± Due to the expansion of its volume, the area of Gamma¡¯s body that was in contact with the magma also expanded correspondingly. At this moment, it was quite clear that Gamma¡¯s body was being burned by the magma. On the contrary, the Ink Dragon Louse, which was completely corroded by Gamma, as soon as the armor on its body was corroded, it instantly recovered at a speed visible to the naked eye. [Skill Name]: Limb Regeneration [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Description]: Can repair injured, broken limbs and even internal organs, restoring them to their original state. The Berserk skill could cause damage to the pets, but with this Limb Regeneration ability, the damage suffered by the Ink Dragon Louse could almost be quickly recovered. Even when facing an attack from an enemy, the Ink Dragon Louse could completely give up its defense to attack. Because there was simply no need to. ¡°I admit that your sludge monster is well-trained, such strong defense power coupled with this poison skill, it can definitely shine in group battles.¡± ¡°Unfortunately, you¡¯re actually protecting my Ink Dragon Louse. On the contrary, your sludge monster will eventually be melted by the magma.¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t have any other active attack skills, you won¡¯t be able to defeat my Ink Dragon Louse.¡± Strong sustained fighting power and short-term Berserk talent were not the only reasons Xiao Yuan could overpower Zhou Yan. Although the Tower of Competition would balance the double level of both pets, things like skill proficiency couldn¡¯t be balanced. It was clear at a glance that Bai Qi¡¯s sludge monster had just recently mastered poison skills, at most they were at the entry-level proficiency, while his Ink Dragon Louse¡¯s proficiency in limb regeneration was already at perfection. The moment Bai Qi wanted to engage in a war of attrition with him, the outcome was already predetermined. ¡°That remains to be seen.¡± Bai Qi hooked up the corner of his mouth in a wicked smile. Seeing Xiao Yuan, who was obviously also planning to play a protracted battle, he took out the Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube and started playing with it. ¡°This guy¡­¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s nonchalance, Xiao Yuan was somewhat speechless, but he didn¡¯t say anything else and just silently watched the battle in the arena. ¡°Ah¡­ have they finished fighting?¡± After a while, an audience member slowly woke up and saw no difference in the screen from when he fell asleep. He couldn¡¯t help but ask the person next to him. ¡°Um¡­ they seem able to fight for a day.¡± By this moment, more than an hour had passed since the duel started. The Ink Dragon Louse¡¯s divisions were completely annihilated by the deadly poison and magma, while the main body was still restrained by Gamma. It occasionally released shadow power within Gamma¡¯s body, but Gamma¡¯s Deadly Poison Aura had not defeated the Ink Dragon Louse¡¯s Limb Regeneration, nor had it been melted by the magma below. Maybe even Gamma¡¯s spirit was better than at the beginning. ¡°What is the situation with your sludge monster? How does it have so much energy!¡± This Xiaoyuan was no longer the composed and confident person he had been at the beginning, with disbelief filling his eyes. This was the first time that a peer could match him in a war of attrition. No, looking at Gamma, which was becoming more and more courageous, it seemed that the Ink Dragon Louse was at a disadvantage. ¡°Huh? Hasn¡¯t it ended yet?¡± Because he was bored, Bai Qi, who was playing with the Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube, suddenly reacted to Xiao Yuan¡¯s words. Looking at his own pet and his opponent¡¯s pet, still at a stalemate, he couldn¡¯t help but yawn. Indeed, Gamma had a lot of Energy Value, even more so after being strengthened. However, it was able to last this long thanks in large part to its Energy Absorption. The perfectly refined Energy Absorption ability would draw a portion of the energy value from the Ink Dragon Lice during Limb Regeneration to replenish itself. In a way, at least half of Gamma¡¯s energy consumption was provided by the Ink Dragon Lice. [Name]: Poison Devouring Monster (Gamma) [Nature]: Alien Series (Physical Mutation) [Growth Level]: First Stage Second Level [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Elite [Racial skills]: Energy Absorption (Perfect), Mimicry (Perfect), Corrosion (Proficient), Toxin Resistance (Proficient), Blazing Resistance (Skilled), Radiation Resistance (Skilled), Current Resistance (Skilled), Frozen Resistance (Beginner), Flame Resistance (Skilled), Shadow Resistance (Skilled), Deadly Poison Aura (Beginner) Two resistance skills have reached the skilled level, perhaps this can be considered a free practice? Seeing Bai Qi looking like this, Xiao Yuan kept silent. Due to the suppression of the Bloodline Level, the Ink Dragon Lice could not use its Super Skill at all, and obviously, it couldn¡¯t cause damage to Gamma with the skills it had now. If there weren¡¯t any unexpected circumstances, this battle was likely going to end in a draw. Think about it, Xiao Yuan took a deep breath and was about to suggest a draw, but suddenly felt a call for help coming from the Ink Dragon Lice. Before he could respond, Gamma had spit out the Ink Dragon Lice. Ka-pu Ka-pu. (Master, I cannot eat anymore.) Gamma belched contentedly and then fell into a deep sleep in the magma. The Ink Dragon Lice on the opposite side wanted to get up, but in the end, it slumped down. It hadn¡¯t experienced a severe battle, but its energy value had been completely depleted. To put it simply, it was exhausted. ¡°Energy absorbed? So that¡¯s it. Was it an Energy Absorption type skill?¡± Xiao Yuan felt the information transmitted by the Ink Dragon Lice, finally understood, returned the Ink Dragon Lice to the Beast Control Space, and once again recovered his usual smile. ¡°I lost this match.¡± When they heard Xiao Yuan admit his loss, the audience was silent. Xiao Yuan, who had never lost since becoming a Beast Master, actually admitted defeat? Is this Bai Qi really that powerful? ¡°I had an advantage, or else Gamma would never have been a match for Ink Dragon Lice.¡± Even though he won the match, Bai Qi was not proud. He was well aware that the Ink Dragon Lice¡¯s combat power was definitely not just this. With such strong endurance, if it could use super skills, with Gamma¡¯s current state, even if it was forcibly promoted, it would not be a match for Ink Dragon Lice. Xiao Yuan shook his head and said, ¡°A loss is a loss, and you reminded me of something.¡± ¡°I pay too much attention to high and even super skills, once I encounter a situation like today, the pet has a lot of energy but can¡¯t show its full combat power.¡± ¡°After going back this time, I will train the pet¡¯s low-level skills. Saying this, Xiao Yuan bowed deeply to Bai Qi and said solemnly, ¡°I have learned a lot!¡± Huh, is this what a genius is? They can gain insight from everything. Bai Qi scratched his head, but also approved of Xiao Yuan¡¯s words. There are always some limitations to the use of Super Skills, not to mention others, the terrifying energy consumption determines that they cannot be used as regular skills. That being said, the problem of improving the proficiency of these skills is also a hassle. It¡¯s okay for Alpha and the Husky, their skills are not many, but the passive skills of this slime monster are somewhat terrifying. It would be nice to have a Skill Machine, to quickly increase the proficiency. After the match was over, both of them returned to the field one after another, and Zhou Yan and others who had been waiting for a long time immediately surrounded them. ¡°Well done, Bai Qi, even though you have just become a Third Stage Beast Master, you have cultivated such a powerful pet. Tell me, did someone give you special treatment?¡± Zhou Yan hugged Bai Qi¡¯s neck with an arm, her terrifying arm strength nearly took Bai Qi away until Bai Qiucha reminded her to let go. ¡°Cough cough cough¡­ Sister Zhou, could you be gentler next time, the crime of attempting to kill a Beast Master is huge. Bai Qi rubbed his neck, took a few deep breaths, and then began to recover his breath. ¡°I didn¡¯t even use my strength yet, I don¡¯t know howyou¡¯ve managed to train these pets with your frail body,¡± Zhou Yan pouted and stopped touching him, but Bai Qi was feeling frustrated. Speech prevailing over fists, I admit I¡¯m weak! Bai Qiucha said, ¡°Bai Qi, tell us about this slime monster of yours, is it the Lord Creature given by the special training member? Bai Qi shookhis head and said, ¡°I haven¡¯t gone to collect that one yet. Gamma was merely a stray creature and I¡¯d just finished training it early. Chapter 140 - Chapter 140: Chapter 139: Alternate Dimension Killing Array? Chapter 140: Chapter 139: Alternate Dimension Killing Array? Translator: 549690339 1 Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Zhou Yan immediately grabbed Bai Qi¡¯s collar, intending to force him to spill the beans. ¡°Zhou Yan, a beast tamer¡¯s capture location is his or her private secret. Be careful not to let that Song Yao guy hear you.¡± Just then, a tall figure suddenly appeared behind Zhou Yan. Zhou Yan immediately stood up straight in awe and turned around to salute, saying, ¡°Tower Master Bai.¡± ¡°Uncle.¡± Bai Qiucha also bowed in salute at the sight. The man was none other than the Tower Master of the Tower of Competition, Bai Tongchen, who is the legendary titled Celestial Brilliance and the younger brother of Bai Heguang. Bai Tongchen gave Bai Qi a pat on the head. Then he looked at Bai Qi and said, ¡°A few days ago, Old Qin asked me to help you choose a good beast as a companion. I didn¡¯t expect you to have already formed a contract on your own.¡± Bai Qi gave a sheepish grin. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for troubling you, Tower Master Bai.¡± Bai Tongchen waved his hand nonchalantly. ¡°No matter, a Beast Master is also about fate with his or her beast companion. Moreover, the potential of your slime monster is quite impressive.¡± He, as the Tower Master, naturally could not miss Bai Qi and Xiao Yuan¡¯s fight. He nearly watched the whole process, which was why he conveniently appeared here. Bai Qi said, ¡°Thank you for your compliment, Tower Master Bai.¡± ¡°Alright, I have other business to attend to. You guys should spend more time on the competition tower when you are free. You can¡¯t become a legendary beast master by just studying.¡± Saying that, Bai Tongchen stepped away and instantly disappeared. ¡°Tower Master Bai is so cool!¡± Watching Bai Tongchen walk away quickly, Zhou Yan¡¯s eyes turned into heart shapes. She didn¡¯t notice the strange looks Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha were giving her. ¡°Cha, has sister Zhou always been such a fangirl?¡± ¡°No, only for my uncle.¡± ¡°Wow, so sister Zhou likes the uncle type!¡± ¡°Um, I suggest you not to discuss this in front of her, otherwise¡­ ¡°Bai Qi, what did you just say?!¡± ¡°Ahem. I didn¡¯t say anything, it was Cha!¡± ¡°Bai Qi, you bastard!¡± ¡°Phew, that was a close one.¡± The successful scapegoat, Bai Qi, looked at Bai Qiucha who was being chased around by Zhou Yan. He took a moment to mourn for him, then decided to enter the Tower of Competition once again. He couldn¡¯t reserve the benefit from the balance enhancement, but the flame resistance he had acquired in the volcano arena was actual and effective. in other words, as long as he used this method, Bai Qi wouldn¡¯t have to worry about having a proficiency problem with Gamma¡¯s array of resistance skills. ¡°Attention all training students, all training students, please gather in the main hall immediately.¡± ¡°Attention all training students, all training students, please gather in the main hall immediately.¡± ¡°Attention all training students, all training students, please gather in the main hall immediately.¡± At that moment, a familiar voice came from Bai Qi¡¯s student badge, it was Luo Xiang¡¯s. ¡°Why is there training at this time? What is Luo Xiang thinking? Bai Qi felt a little puzzled while the other training students had the same expression. But those Beast Masters who had also participated in the training or had been stationed at the headquarters for a long time looked indifferent. Nowadays, young people have bad psychological quality. They had been pulled out of bed by Luo Xiang at one or two in the morning. But no matter how much they grumbled, whether it was Zhou Yan who was still being chased by Bai Qiucha, or Lu Qing who had been studying in her room all night, they dutifully arrived at the assembly hall. However, even when everyone had arrived, Luo Xiang was still nowhere to be seen. ¡°I feel like we¡¯ve been played by Luo Xiang again¡­¡± Zhou Yan was visibly frustrated. The reason they had spare time to run to the Green Dragon Secret Realm a few days ago was that Luo Xiang, who was supposed to teach their theory class, handed them each a Rune Dictionary, put up a sign for self-study, and then disappeared again. Now, Luo Xiang hadn¡¯t shown up for a long time, and Zhou Yan¡¯s intuition told her that Luo Xiang might have run away again. ¡°That shouldn¡¯t be the case. With Instructor Luo¡¯s character, if he doesn¡¯t want to come, no one can find him.¡± Lu Qing pushed her glasses up on her nose and looked at Bai Qi. ¡°Besides, everyone is here now. There¡¯s no reason for Instructor Luo to keep slacking off.¡± Upon hearing Lu Qing¡¯s words, Bai Qi felt a twitch at the corner of his eye. Luo Xiang was actually using him as an excuse to slack off, this instructor was really unreliable! ¡°Yo, you guys got here pretty quick. Looks like I can¡¯t be late next time. Just then, Luo Xiang finally showed up fashionably late. No doubt about it, this guy was intentionally late. The students were speechless, but they maintained their silence. Although Luo Xiang seemed unreliable, his real skills were no bluff. They had no place to question a Master of the Sunrise Level who was on the verge of entering the legendary realm. ¡°Well, let¡¯s start today¡¯s training.¡± Luo Xiang looked around, suddenly took out a Rune Dictionary, and asked, ¡°By the way, did you guys bring the dictionaries I gave you?¡± The crowd looked at each other in dismay. That Rune Dictionary was both thick and heavy, with content that could literally make them go blind. Hence, they had basically left it in their dorms. Besides, Luo Xiang had been in a hurry, and who would carry it around for no reason? However, Bai Qi and the others realized something. ¡°Tsk, you guys are on your own then.¡± There was a trace of regret on Luo Xiang¡¯s face. He patted the Secret Realm Gate next to him. Immediately, all the students were enveloped in beams of light and disappeared from the spot. ¡°As expected, this is not an open task from Luo Xiang, it¡¯s a pitfall! Looking at the cubic room he was in and the runic inscriptions on the walls, Bai Qi had a good idea of Luo Xiang¡¯s plan. ¡°All of you students, the exit to this secret room you¡¯re in is hidden within these runes. As long as you can find the correct combination of runes, you can leave the room.¡± ¡°You have one day to crack it. As for the penalty for overtime¡­ ¡°I recommend you not to know.¡± ¡°By the way, do not attempt to break the code by brute force-¡± Luo Xiang¡¯s voice echoed in the secret room, and apart from a few individuals, most of the students groaned in frustration. Counting the ceiling and the floor, there were six walls in total. Each wall had 16 runes, totaling 96. Strictly speaking, compared to the dictionary that could be passed down for generations, this number wasn¡¯t much. But not knowing the number of combinations made these 96 runes quite terrifying indeed. The key point was, they hardly recognized these runes! ¡°Using runes for an escape room game, Luo Xiang, you¡­¡± Bai Qi crouched down and inspected the runic inscriptions under his feet, before starting to search the room. The entire secret chamber was divided into square bricks, each engraved with runes of different attributes. Bai Qi had already found three explosion runes and five ice runes. As Luo Xiang had indicated, Bai Qi believed that touching these runes would likely trigger their effects. In some ways, this secret chamber was similar to the eighth floor of the Tower of Gratitude. They just had to find the safe runes to pass. The runes they were standing on were undoubtedly the safest. Thanks to his study of runes during these days, Bai Qi quickly found some runes of the same series without needing to use his rune glasses. After pressing them, a door immediately appeared in the originally sealed rune chamber. ¡°Easypeasy.¡± Bai Qi grinned and stepped out of the secret chamber. Then, he entered another secret chamber¡­ ¡°Why do I feel like I¡¯ve walked into an alternate dimension killing array¡­¡± Bai Qi looked at the room in front of him which was densely packed with runes, and then back at the chamber he had just left, and couldn¡¯t help but grumble. Fortunately, each student had been separated. Otherwise, would they also need to test human nature? However, the chamber didn¡¯t seem to have any intention of letting Bai Qi continue observing. It started to close slowly, and Bai Qi had no option but to quickly gauge the attributes of the runes under his feet and step into this new chamber. After assuring the safety, Bai Qi started counting the runes around him. ¡°6*64, with so many runes, it is like persecuting the illiterate! Looking at the chamber, which had visibly increased in quantity and difficulty, Bai Qi sighed helplessly, but then started to organize them rapidly. Thanks to the practice with the Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube, Bai Qi had a good number of runes, so he quickly found a group of safe runes and successfully found the door. However, after passing through the door, Bai Qi sighed helplessly. It was really an alternate dimension killing array. He hoped it wouldn¡¯t upgrade like the Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube. In a white space, Bai Qi¡¯s figure suddenly appeared. Looking at the massive cube composed of identical smaller cubes behind him, Bai Qi was more convinced of his guess. Whoever designed this cubic chamber must be a time traveler, and a big fan of horror movies as well! ¡°Luckily, this cubic chamber only has four stages, or else I¡¯d be driven mad.¡± Four layers in the chamber, the number of runes on the walls went from 16 to 32, then to 64, and finally 128. Both the quantity and quality improved visibly. Bai Qi was certain, if he didn t spend loads of effort on rune studies, he wouldn¡¯t be able to find the way out. ¡°But I didn¡¯t expect to be the first one out. Old Qin said that the specially trained team members take this very seriously, didn¡¯t they?¡± Bai Qi looked around the empty white space, then began to examine the situation. Just then, another figure appeared in the chamber. It was Lu Qing, who had a quite accomplished study of runes. With her deep understanding of runes, Lu Qing almost seamlessly solved the challenges of the four-fold chamber. She thought she would be the first one, but Bai Qi was even faster. Indeed, it was no accident that he could research rune evolution. Thinking of this, Lu Qing¡¯s face turned somber. She turned away and ignored Bai Qi, which left him bewildered. What did he do to offend her this time? Bai Qi scratched his head in bewilderment, silently creating some distance from Lu Qing. At least he could avoid her if he couldn¡¯t manage to appease her. In the silence that ensued, another figure appeared in the room. It was surprisingly Zhou Yan, not Li Mu and others as they predicted. ¡°Sister Zhou, have you studied runes as well?¡± Bai Qi looked at Zhou Yan with some surprise. Based on his understanding of Zhou Yan, asking her to read was like killing her. He didn¡¯t expect Zhou Yan to have such a high command of runes. ¡°Rune? Why would I study that nonsense.¡¯ Zhou Yan shook her head, saying, ¡°I just pushed a few runes at random, and here I am.¡± Is that even possible? Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched a little. He then said nothing, crouched in a corner, and started drawing circles. He really was asking for humiliation by competing with a luck god. Chapter 141 - Chapter 141: Chapter 140: The Emergence of the Beast Soul Warrior Chapter 141: Chapter 140: The Emergence of the Beast Soul Warrior Translator: 549690339 Shortly after Zhou Yan, Xiao Yuan and Li Mu, a group of Four Stage Beast Masters showed up. These individuals were older and of higher level in this round of training, each with some knowledge of runes. However, it was clear they were still inferior to Bai Qi and Lu Qing. They bore visible signs of injuries, clearly from mistakes made in their attempts to break the runes. What surprised Bai Qi was that Gu Shan emerged just a few minutes after Xiao Yuan and his cohorts. Gu Shan, who was usually quiet and unassuming, turned out to be quite competent in various aspects, suggesting he simply preferred to keep his abilities hidden. ¡°So it¡¯s true, you did leave the chamber before me.¡± Seeing Bai Qi had come out before him, Xiao Yuan gave a light smile, without a hint of surprise. On the other hand, Li Mu appeared increasingly serious. He lost again¡­ As time passed, many more left the cube-shaped chamber. One by one, they left in a more miserable state than those who came before. By the end of the hour, those forcefully ejected from the chamber virtually resembled refugees returning from flight. And Bai Qiucha was one of them. ¡°Pfft¡­ Cha, how did you end up like this?¡± Observing the distressed Bai Qiucha, who was not his graceful self at all, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter. But seeing Bai Qiucha starting to become indignant, Bai Qi forced himself to stop. However, Zhou Yan couldn¡¯t help but break into uproarious laughter upon recognizing Bai Qiucha, not caring about the unusual stares from those around him. ¡°Hahaha¡­ Cha, so you do have bad days, hahaha¡­¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qiucha turned a cold shoulder and ignored everyone. From a young age, he had pretty much led the pack in both practical and theoretical aspects, with the exception of runes. Despite dedicating some time to learning runes recently, it seemed he just didn¡¯t have the talent for it. In the end, he was forcefully expelled. It wasn¡¯t that he couldn¡¯t face failure. He could handle being laughed at by Bai Qi and the others. But being ridiculed by Zhou Yan, the underachiever, was a real blow to his pride. ¡°But it¡¯s time. Why hasn¡¯t Instructor Luo announced the rules for the next round?¡± After everyone had emerged, Xiao Yuan began to sense something was off. If Luo Xiang¡¯s urgent summon was a test of their control over runes, to motivate them, then their job here was done, and they should have been teleported away. Keeping them here obviously meant there were other arrangements. But Luo Xiang¡¯s continuing silence was making Xiao Yuan nervous. ¡°He wouldn¡¯t have forgotten us while gallivanting somewhere else, would he?¡± Zhou Yan tilted his head in thought, expressing his opinion which was surprisingly gaining popularity among the others. Surveying his surroundings, Bai Qi remarked, ¡°I don¡¯t think so, but my gut tells me he¡¯s definitely up to something.¡± Just as he finished speaking, a touch of red appeared in the originally pure- white space, quickly spreading and dyed the entire space red. Just as expected. Looking at the surrounding environment, Bai Qi had a feeling this was going to happen. Just as he was about to say something, a slit suddenly broke open in the red dome above. Streams of blood seeped out. Damn it! First an Alternate Dimension Killing Array, now a Sword God Territory? ¡°This feeling¡­ it¡¯s not like a normal secret realm mechanism. It¡¯s more like a Beast Soul Warrior?¡± Just as Bai Qi was rolling his eyes, Xiao Yuan and the others turned pale. Other Beast Masters also sensed something was wrong and hurriedly summoned their beasts. ¡°Beast Soul Warrior? Really?¡± Bai Qi became serious on hearing Xiao Yuan¡¯s words. Even though it had been quiet for nearly twenty years, the Federation never let down its guard against the Ferocious Beast Tribe, mankind¡¯s greatest enemy. Beast Soul Warriors always led the tribe¡¯s assaults. Beast Soul Warriors were originally humans, only they were different from the humans living in the Federation. They had either been abducted or raised by ferocious beasts. Their purpose, of course, was to become nourishment for higher-ranking races. Like the covenants between Federation Beast Masters and their beasts, higher beings from the tribe also formed parasitic covenants with certain humans. Through these parasitic covenants, ferocious beasts could draw on the soul¡¯s energy of these humans, strengthening themselves. Any human who couldn¡¯t meet their demand would have his soul devoured directly. Yet, those who survived this brutal symbiosis would have their souls enhanced, gradually becoming what Xiao Yuan and others referred to as Beast Soul Warriors. Meanwhile, because their souls had been assimilated by ferocious beasts, these Beast Soul Warriors could obtain some abilities of ferocious beasts. They could even use spirit power to manifest a beast soul during battles, something they liked to call Martial Souls. However, with the expanding range of the Snare in recent years, Beast Soul Warriors should have had a hard time infiltrating the Federation, let alone here at the headquarters of the Beast Master Association. But this smells like something Luo Xiang has cooked up¡­ Even though Bai Qi held suspicions, he didn¡¯t lower his guard. He summoned Alpha, and while the rest of the trainees summoned their pets, the blood started to coalesce into a bloodthirsty demon. ¡°Hehehe¡­ I didn¡¯t expect such a great catch from just invading a secret realm. Human young Beast Masters. If I capture them and bring them back, the Blood Nightmare Demon would definitely reward me greatly!¡± The bloodthirsty demon swept the young Beast Masters below with its eyes, its gaze sharpening. If it could, it would have swallowed Bai Qi and the others whole right away. ¡°Blood Nightmare Demon? It seems like it¡¯s really a Beast Soul Warrior.¡± Upon hearing the words of the demon, Bai Qiucha¡¯s face suddenly changed, it was now clear where this anomaly was coming from. As the Legendary Son, his knowledge of the Ferocious Beast Tribe was definitely more than others, and the Blood Nightmare Demon was a legendary undead creature within the Ferocious Beast Tribe itself. ¡°Clear now? That¡¯s all we need!¡± Zhou Yan, upon hearing Bai¡¯s words, was not the least bit scared. She immediately entered the state of soul-infusion, then without waiting for Bai Qiucha and others to stop her, she charged straight towards the demon. ¡°What a fearsome little girl, it¡¯s a pity I¡¯m not physical right now, I can¡¯t fight you.¡± The wicked ghost smirked and did not evade Zhou Yan at all, simply allowing Zhou Yan to pierce him with her spear before disappearing herself. ¡°This guy, always so reckless.¡± Xiao Yuan sighed without thinking, just as he was about to warn the others to be cautious, a large blood-red portal appeared under everyone¡¯s feet. The students were caught off guard and plunged into it one-by-one. ¡°Alpha, protect me.¡± Seeing the bloody portal opening under his feet, Bai Qi immediately had Alpha return to his side for protection, then he fell straight down without hesitation. Xiao Yuan and the others seemed to understand that attacking this demon was useless, and all made the same choice. In an instant, the lively space was left with only the blood-colored demon. ¡°Hehehe¡­¡± After a period of freefall, Alpha managed to land while holding onto Bai Qi. Bai Qi immediately summoned Husky and Gamma. Now that Bai Qiucha had confirmed that a Beast Soul Warrior had caused all this, he naturally prepared himself fully. In this unfamiliar environment, it wasn¡¯t enough to rely on just a strong offense. ¡°Schuck Beta, be on alert for our surroundings. Gamma, remember to protect me. Alpha, attack whoever we encounter!¡± Bai Qi gave orders to his three pets, then held Gamma in his arms. The three pets were all focused and prepared for battle. Gluck Gluck! (¡°Boss, don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t let any enemies go.¡±) Woof Woof! (¡°So, can I finally unleash my artistic talents freely?¡±) Crunch Crunch! (¡°I¡¯ll devour them all!¡±) Though this was their first time facing a Beast Soul Warrior, they could tell from their master¡¯s composure that this fight was entirely different from the previous ones, which made them particularly serious. Seeing this, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction and began to check their surroundings. The environment here was similar to the cubic room they were in before, rectangular and much larger. All six sides were colored blood-red, proving that the Blood Nightmare Demon was behind all this. ¡°Is he planning to split us up and take each one of us out? It feels like an overkill.¡± Bai Qi slightly furrowed his brows, feeling that something was off about this unexpected event. All of a sudden, the blood-red wall opened up with a large hole. A boy with sunken eye sockets and skeletal-like build slowly came out from the hole. ¡°A Third Stage Beast Master? He is underestimating me.¡± A flash of annoyance passed through the boy¡¯s eyes, he then spoke in a hoarse voice to Bai Qi, ¡°Hey, I advise you to surrender now, I can make it a little easier for you.¡± ¡°So this is a Beast Soul Warrior? Aside from looking a little frail, there¡¯s no difference between him and normal people.¡± Bai Qi looked the boy up and down with curiosity. Not finding anything unusual, a hint of disappointment showed on his face. He had expected Beast Soul Warriors to have extraordinary power, or even exude demonic charisma. But this boy merely looked like he was high on drugs. He had been excited at the thought of Beast Soul Warriors being able to summon Martial Souls. But seeing this, it didn¡¯t seem worth it, it might ruin his good looks. ¡°Was I¡­disdained?¡± The boy apparently misunderstood Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts. He was already annoyed and now his killing intent boiled up. With a thought, a dragon-shaped soul body slowly crawled out from his body. ¡°I was going to give you a chance, but now, feed my Ghost Dragon!¡± With a cold snort, the Ghost Dragon behind the boy flapped its wings. It noiselessly appeared behind Bai Qi and bit towards him. What the heck, he¡¯s attacking without warning! Are all Beast Soul Warriors so devoid of martial principles? Bai Qi ungracefully rolled away, narrowly avoiding the Ghost Dragon¡¯s surprise attack. Alpha also instantly joined in, slashing at the Ghost Dragon. ¡°It¡¯s useless, physicalattackscan¡¯t hurt our martial souls.¡± The boy sneered and puckered his lips, just as he was about to teach Bai Qi a lesson. Suddenly, he heard the Ghost Dragon wail in pain, and a deep wound appeared on its mouth. ¡°This is a martial soul? There¡¯s no difference between it and the undead¡­¡± Chapter 142 - Chapter 142: Chapter 141: Fathers Love and Filial Piety Chapter 142: Chapter 141: Father¡¯s Love and Filial Piety Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi looked at the Ghost Dragon, which was broken down by Alpha¡¯s sword, smacking his lips in slight disappointment. I thought the Martial Soul of Beast Soul Warriors was somewhat special. Turns out it¡¯s no different from the Soul Race, and it could be attacked by the Withering Power. ¡°Withering Power? That was my carelessness.¡± The young man frowned at this and was about to counterattack with the Ghost Dragon, only to find several petite Mechanical Spiders suddenly appearing at his feet. Woof, woof! (Art is explosion!) With Beta¡¯s howl, Mechanical Spiders exploded suddenly, engulfing the boy in smoke. Seeing Beta¡¯s successful ambush, Bai Qi was not pleased. He balled up his fists to slug Beta, saying, ¡°Foolish dog, who taught you to brag about sneak attacks! You shout after the explosion, not before!¡± Uh-huh? (Who would I announce to if it blew me up too?) ¡°Record it, and watch it yourself.¡± Woof! (So, that¡¯s also an option!) Beta¡¯s face was filled with surprise as another door of knowledge had been opened to him, though his attention was quickly caught by a movement obscured by the smoke. As a gale blew through, the thick smoke dissipated, revealing the figure of the boy encompassed by the Ghost Dragon, apparently suffering no harm. This situation really seemed to apply the classic law: smoke without harm. This doesn¡¯t count, right? Martial Soul True Body? A loophole? Hiding oneself within the Martial Soul Body should be deemed cheating! From inside the Ghost Dragon, the boy looked at Bai Qi, who was wearing a jealous expression, and said, ¡°And here I thought all the Beast Masters of the Federation were just the formulaic nerd types. This is quite interesting¡­¡± ¡°However, if it¡¯s just this, it won¡¯t do much¡­¡± ¡°Ghost Dragon, Curse!¡± Roar! Three black breaths appeared around Alpha, Husky, and Bai Qi as the Ghost Dragon¡¯s eyes flickered black. Without waiting for any reaction, they fell upon them. In an instant, Bai Qi felt dizzy, his body involuntarily softened, and he almost collapsed on the ground. Meanwhile, the previously spirited Beta seemed to wilt. ¡°It¡¯s pretty uncomfortable, isn¡¯t it? If it weren¡¯t for the order from above not to harm you, your curse wouldn¡¯t be so light.¡± Seeing their condition, the young man nodded with satisfaction. He started to walk towards Bai Qi with the intention of tying him up when all of a sudden a Crystal Longsword whizzed past his scalp. It was Alpha¡¯s Withering Great Sword. ¡°Impossible! Why is he unaffected?!¡± Seeing Alpha completely untouched, the young man was obviously surprised. But after noticing Alpha¡¯s Crystal Bones, he quickly connected the dots. ¡°Crystal Dragon Bone, that explains it.¡± The Crystal Dragon, one of the mightiest dragon kinds, known for its immunity to most negative statuses. Even after death, when it became an undead creature, it maintained its immunity effect, making it normal for it to resist the curse. Just as the young man was relieved that Alpha was immune to the curse, he started to question everything. Husky, who was supposed to lose his combat power, was acting as if nothing happened. His body was electrified with thunder and he was surrounded by a number of artillery turrets aimed at the young man. Schuck, being a member of the Mechanical Engineering Department, was also unresponsive to the curse, additionally, he used Thunder Power to drive out the curse infecting Beta. But that wasn¡¯t the end of it. After a brief spell of weakness, Bai Qi slowly stood up again. ¡°How is it possible?!¡± Looking at the shocked youngster, Bai Qi grinned and patted the pitch-black Gamma in his arms, feeling more and more justified about his decision to abandon his Flying Pet Beast and contract with Gamma. As long as it¡¯s in energy form, it can all be absorbed. This is how ridiculously powerful the perfect Energy Absorption is! ¡°Huh¡­ No wonder he asked me to deal with you; you¡¯re no ordinary Third Stage Beast Master.¡± The young man let out a heavy sigh, forcing himself to keep calm, and floated upward inside the Ghost Dragon until he reached its head. ¡°Now, feel the power of the Dragon Race!¡± With a roaring shout from the young boy, the Ghost Dragon also made a move. A cobalt flame spurted from its mouth. It was the dragon¡¯s indispensable skill¡ª Dragon Breath. ¡°Alpha, Withering Breath, block him!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi didn¡¯t underestimate the situation and immediately had Alpha respond with full force. Click, click. (Leave it to me.) Alpha stuck his sword beside him and opened his mouth, spouting a deep blue breath, as majestic as the Ghost Dragon¡¯s Dragon Breath, making it an evenly matched battle. This time, the young man was no longer surprised. A complex Rune Mark appeared on his forehead, causing the Ghost Dragon¡¯s body to drastically expand, and the range of its Dragon Breath to widen, covering Alpha directly. ¡°It¡¯s a shame for a skeleton that can spit out dragon breath.¡± The young man looked regretfully at Alpha, who had completely disappeared in the dragon¡¯s breath. He then turned to Bai Qi and said, ¡°You have good potential. Are you sure you don¡¯t want to consider joining our tribe?¡± ¡°As long as you agree, I can recommend you to join under Lord Dragon God, and you will be able to have a martial soul as powerful as mine!¡± ¡°In fact, I can even protect your pet beasts and let them become members of the tribe.¡± ¡°What do you think? Want to consider it?¡± The young man¡¯s words were quite tempting, but Bai Qi rejected him without hesitation. ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m afraid people will misunderstand that I¡¯m weak!¡± Bai Qi glanced at the young man¡¯s frail-looking body and said, ¡°And don¡¯t you know, you¡¯re standing on the wrong side?¡± The left side always loses since ancient times. You¡¯re still too young, my boy. The young man was stunned upon hearing those words and immediately realized something. He saw the Ghost Dragon¡¯s breath gradually freezing up like a liquid, and the frost quickly spread towards the Ghost Dragon along the breath. Upon seeing this, the young man immediately stopped the Ghost Dragon¡¯s attack and was about to retreat, but a Crystal Longsword came whistling over, piercing through the body of the Ghost Dragon and heading towards the young man¡¯s head. ¡°Damn it, this kid is brutal!¡± The young man immediately dropped his posture to avoid it, but the Crystal Great Sword seemed unwilling to let him go and chased him relentlessly. ¡°Dematerialize!¡± Upon seeing this, the young man roared in anger. His entire body instantly became transparent like a ghost, letting the Withering Great Sword pass through his chest but not causing any harm. ¡°Bastard, you forced me into this.¡± Thinking of the intense pain that would follow dematerialization, the young man did not hide his anger. He immediately left the body of the Ghost Dragon, who then flapped its wings and a stream of ghosts came out one after another, flying towards Bai Qi and others. [Skill Name]: Ghost Attack [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Description]: Can summon a large number of ghosts to charge, causing the attacked to become depressed, and severe cases can even damage the spirit. ¡°Night Parade of One Hundred Demons?¡± Seeing the Ghost Dragon use this skill, Bai Qi raised an eyebrow and immediately hid behind Husky. ¡°Beta, I leave them to you.¡± Woof woof! (No problem, watch me!) Beta confidently raised his head and, after a melodious howl, a strange chanting sound penetrated into the minds of all the ghosts and the young man. Seeing the ghosts that actually got stuck after hearing the sound, the young man felt like he was about to explode. Just as he was about to let the Ghost Dragon drum the ghosts, Schuck seized the opportunity and directly spit out a force of Thunderbolt, sweeping in a circle and eliminating all the ghosts around him. ¡°What exactly is going on with this guy¡¯s pets?!¡± The young man forcefully grabbed his own hair to wake himself up. Before he could give new orders, Alpha had already broken out of the ice. Bone spikes flew out directly from his body, launching an all-around attack on the Ghost Dragon. Seeing this, the young man was about to go up and command, but found that a piece of green jelly fell from the sky and landed on the ground, passing through his body. At the same time, a green light spread out from the jelly, covering an area of ten meters around him. ¡°I suggest you better not get distracted, otherwise I won¡¯t be responsible if you get poisoned to death.¡± Bai Qi leaned on Husky and pointed at the Deadly Poison Aura around the young man, saying, ¡°I haven¡¯t used it on humans yet, so I don¡¯t know what effect it will have. So for safety¡¯s sake, you better not dematerialize.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, the young man unconsciously clenched his fists. Seeing the Ghost Dragon tightly entwined by Alpha and the Deadly Poison Aura that had always followed him, he suddenly raised his hand and shouted at the sky of the secret room. ¡°I give up, I quit!¡± As soon as his words fell, there was a burst of laughter in the secret room. Then a burly figure emerged, it was Bai Tongchen, the tower master of the Tower of Competition, whom he had met in the morning. ¡°Eve told you before not to underestimate your opponents, and now you see, you lost.¡± Bai Tongchen landed a heavy punch on the young man. The young man couldn¡¯t help but cry out in pain, his dematerialized state was forcibly lifted, and his originally skinny body gradually plumped up, turning into normal human appearance. He looked just like a little boy and had some resemblance to Bai Qiucha. Bai Tongchen rubbed the disgruntled young man¡¯s head, then turned to Bai Qi who seemed unaffected and said, ¡°Tell me, when did you realize this kid was pretending?¡± Bai Qi pointed at the back of the young man¡¯s hand that was deliberately covered with gloves and said, ¡°Although I¡¯ve never used it, I¡¯ve seen the logo of Yan Huang, the most popular brand in the Federation, and it¡¯s a limited edition. I don¡¯t think a Beast Soul Warrior of a tribe would have time to follow the trend.¡± ¡°Also, his acting skills were too poor!¡± Bai Tongchen looked at the young man¡¯s palm and saw the unique logo of the Divine Dragon on the gloves. He landed another punch on the boy. ¡°Bai Yuxiao! Didn¡¯t I tell you to throw these away?!¡± Bai Yuxiao smiled awkwardly and said, ¡°This is a limited edition, I was afraid it would be stolen¡­¡± A vein throbbed on Bai Tongchen¡¯s forehead, he unconsciously clenched his fist, while Bai Yuxiao retreated like a frightened rabbit, constantly begging for mercy. ¡°Dad, don¡¯t hit my face, okay?¡± ¡°What do you think?¡± ¡°I¡¯m your own child! Aren¡¯t you afraid that there will be no one to see you off when you are old?¡± ¡°It¡¯s because you¡¯re my own child that I can beat you! Boy, don¡¯t run away!¡± Chapter 143 - Chapter 143: Chapter 142: The Real Intensive Training Chapter 143: Chapter 142: The Real Intensive Training Translator: 549690339 Watching the ¡°filial affection¡± drama staged between Bai Tongchen and Bai Yuxiao in the secret room, Bai Qi was somewhat speechless. He silently recalled his three pets back and asked, ¡°Um, Tower Master Bai, would you mind explaining what¡¯s going on?¡± Only then did Bai Tongchen stop his pursuit and said, ¡°Actually there¡¯s nothing much. Luo Xiang just felt that pure theoretical teaching was too dull, so he set up this act.¡± With that said, Bai Tongchen grabbed Bai Yuxiao, whose face was swollen from being beaten, and said, ¡°It¡¯s just that this kid¡¯s acting skills are too poor, it didn¡¯t work.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Yuxiao pouted and replied, ¡°You should let me summon my other beasts. What does it mean when it¡¯s three against one?¡± Bai Tongchen¡¯s vein popped again on his forehead, he punched Bai Yuxiao to the ground once more, saying, ¡°Stop playing the big bad wolf with me; both Xiao Yuan and Cha lost. Do you really think you still have a chance?¡± ¡°Xiao Brother and Brother Cha lost? Lost to him?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Yuxiao was completely shocked, and seemed somewhat disbelieving. It¡¯s okay for Brother Cha, but how could Xiao Yuan lose? My dad must be trying to fool me. It must be so! The more Bai Yuxiao thought about it, the more he was convinced he was right. With a defiant look, he turned his head. Bai Tongchen didn¡¯t bother arguing with Bai Yuxiao any longer and said, ¡°Now that you, Bai Qi, have passed the test, come out with me.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± He had already suspected that this was some kind of test, and now that it was confirmed, naturally there was no reason to stay here any longer. Bai Tongchen grabbed the two of them, the three of them were instantly enveloped in a pillar of light and disappeared. When they reappeared, they were back in the previous space. The blood-red space wall was displaying scenes in different secret rooms, and the blood-red ghost was watching with great interest. ¡°Yo, Bai Qi, you came out so quickly.¡± Seeing Bai Qi appear, the blood-red ghost immediately waved his hand as if to greet Bai Qi. ¡°This voice¡­ It¡¯s indeed Luo Xiang¡­¡± Hearing the voice of the blood-red ghost, Bai Qi was not at all surprised. He felt it was only natural. Given Luo Xiang¡¯s character, how could he possibly not be involved in this kind of thing? ¡°Brother Luo, you said you were in charge of the theoretical part, so why are you having so much fun?¡± Luo Xiang shrugged and said, ¡°As members of the Special Training Program, mastering runes is essential, but so is combat experience.¡± ¡°At least, your generation has it too easy.¡± Luo Xiang¡¯s voice gradually deepened, pointing to several screens that had been interrupted, he said, ¡°At least we have already found quite a few guys who couldn¡¯t resist the temptation of the Beast Soul Warriors and surrendered.¡± Bai Qi was taken aback by this, and then he understood. It turns out that this time it was not only testing the trainees¡¯ ability to adapt and fight in actual combat, but also to gauge their bottom lines. If they can¡¯t even resist a little bit of threat and temptation, the Association naturally won¡¯t waste resources training them. However, would anyone really be taken in by such poor acting skills? Bai Qi glanced at Bai Yuxiao beside him, somewhat doubtful. ¡°Why do I feel like he¡¯s sneering at me¡­¡± Bai Yuxiao, who had been beaten to a pulp by his own dad, felt instinctively upset when he saw Bai Qi¡¯s gaze. But since his dad was present, he could only pretend not to see. Soon, several other figures appeared, which naturally turned out to be Bai Qiucha and the others. As elites, they naturally were able to see some clues, so they ended the battle early. Of course, there were also those who were clueless. ¡°Huh? I didn¡¯t even start fighting yet, how could they come out already?¡± Zhou Yan was still in an attacking position. Upon seeing the blood-red ghost in the sky that looked like Luo Xiang, he immediately pointed his spear at Luo Xiang and attacked. ¡°Beast Soul Warrior, die for this lady!¡± Bang! Just at that moment, a figure fell from the sky and pressed Zhou Yan straight to the ground, with cursing coming from her mouth. ¡°You¡¯re always talking about killing, where¡¯s the quality and the temperament that I taught you!¡± If not the head instructor of this training, Leng Feifei, then who could it be with such a violent way of dealing with things? ¡°Teacher, I was wrong¡­¡± Zhou Yan looked up with a woebegone expression, his situation mirroring that of Bai Yuxiao. Why do all these combat enthusiasts like to beat people so much? Fortunately, they¡¯re beast masters. If they were beast soul warriors, wouldn¡¯t people die every day? ¡°Bai Qi, wasn¡¯t Yuxiao your opponent?¡± As soon as Bai Qiucha returned, he noticed Bai Yuxiao, who was looking resentfully at Bai Qi, and asked in a whisper. ¡°Yes, it was him.¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Right, you Bai Family really are rich and powerful. How come everyone has formed a contract with a Dragon Department beast?¡± Bai Qiucha laughed and said, ¡°We two are just lucky. My father and my second uncle happened to discover a Dragon Race secret realm before we were born, so both of us formed contracts with the Dragon Race.¡± Well, having a good father is really awesome. Although he was also quite good. Bai Qi turned his head and began checking out the images on the wall with Luo Xiang. All of these beast masters who were pretending to be beast soul warriors were soul race beast masters from the Association. They all disguised themselves, so apart from the first batch of people who came out, everyone else didn¡¯t notice anything and almost all of them chose to fight. However, this also exposed many issues. Lack of real combat experience, no intention to attack the beast masters proactively, being influenced by the words of the beast masters¡­ At the very least, Bai Qi could see from the increasingly grim expressions on Bai Tongchen and Leng Feifei¡¯s faces that they were not very satisfied with the students¡¯ performance. As for Luo Xiang, sorry, that ghastly face remained the same, without a hint of any anomaly. Finally, when the battle on the last screen ended, the space once again returned to its prior white color, yet the number of students present had noticeably decreased. Were they expelled because they couldn¡¯t resist the temptation of becoming a Beast Soul Warrior? Bai Qi thought of the red crosses that appeared on the screen earlier after agreeing to become a Beast Soul Warrior and he had already guessed the Association¡¯s decision. Those students who passed also slowly figured out the Association¡¯s intent, both relieved and fearful. If they had not been firm initially, wouldn¡¯t they have been expelled too? Although they wouldn¡¯t be convicted, at least within the scope of the Association¡¯s power, it would be very difficult for them to make any progress. Looking at all the thoughtful students, Leng Feifei finally stepped forward, looked around and said, ¡°Since you came to the headquarters, most of you have not received any training. Do you know why?¡± ¡°Because you are not worthy!¡± ¡°Anyone who doesn¡¯t meet physical strength, wilderness survival ability, team cooperation ability, and even willpower does not deserve to be called a Beast Master Association¡¯s Elite!¡± ¡°I can tell you in advance that in the next half a year, there will be more such training and assessments, and you could be expelled just like they were at any time.¡± ¡°So, if anyone wants to quit now, I will unconditionally allow it!¡± After speaking, Leng Feifei stood aside without uttering another word, causing the arena to lapse into a long silence. After who knows how long, a shaky hand was raised, saying, ¡°I want to quit.¡± In the few days of limited training, he already discovered that he was among the worst. It was a coincidence that he just withstood the temptation of the ¡°Beast Soul Warrior¡±. If this occurred a few more times, he would be unsure if he could resist. Rather than leaving with a potential traitor¡¯s reputation later, it was better to resign from the tough situation now, at least in his original city he was still a genius. ¡°I quit, too.¡± ¡°Me, too.¡± With someone taking the lead, the remaining students also expressed their wish to quit one after another. As Leng Feifei had said earlier, all of these requests were accepted. In a mere half-hour, the originally nearly a hundred students were reduced to just over sixty. Looking at the still quiet group of students, Leng Feifei asked sharply, ¡°Is there anyone else who wants to quit?¡± Silence. ¡°Good.¡± A smile finally appeared on Leng Feifei¡¯s face, and she said, ¡°Congratulations, you have officially joined the Special Training Program.¡± Upon hearing Leng Feifei¡¯s words, some students who still struggled internally were suddenly delighted, while Xiao Yuan, Bai Qi and others remained indifferent. As the most elite batch in the Beast Master Association, there were definitely some assessments, not just a simple recommendation from the presidents of the branches. However, they never expected it would be done in this way. Leng Feifei snapped her fingers, and brand new uniforms and badges appeared in front of everyone. A long list suddenly appeared on the wall behind her, and at the top were Mythical Resources! ¡°Starting today, you are official members of the Special Training Program. Your actions in training, assessments, and even at headquarters will all be scored. The points you gain can be exchanged for the supplies you want at the Holy Relic Tower.¡± ¡°Light Spirit Holy Diamond? Twin Star Core?¡± Bai Qi quickly found the two Mythical Materials he had reluctantly given up before, his eyes shining. However, after seeing the point requirement, he couldn¡¯t help but twitched at the corners of his eyes. [Light Spirit Holy Diamond]: 99999 points [Twin Star Core]: 99999 points Bai Qi picked up his badge and injected a strand of spirit power into it, immediately seeing his own points. Bai Qi: 1183 Well, not bad, just short of a bit. ¡°I know what you¡¯re thinking, so we¡¯ve set up a ranking system.¡± ¡°The first one can choose two Mythical Materials for free.¡± ¡°The second place gets one, and the third place, only has three Epic Materials.¡± Leng Feifei grinned and said, ¡°So, work hard!¡± After speaking, Leng Feifei vanished, and people like Bai Tongchen and Luo Xiang also left one after another. The huge space was quickly left with a group of students harboring mixed feelings. ¡°Phew-1 was saying that these Beast Soul Warriors were so hesitant, it was all fake, so disappointing.¡± After Leng Feifei left, Zhou Yan finally returned to her usual self, after a slew of complaints, she walked up to Bai Yuxiao and said, ¡°Yuxiao, how could you bear to return?¡± Bai Yuxiao shrugged and said, ¡°I had no choice, I was captured by my dad after losing a bet.¡± ¡°Next, I will be training in the Special Training Program, Sister Yan, you¡¯ve got to cover for me!¡± Bai Yuxiao ingratiatingly wooed Zhou Yan, and Zhou Yan clearly enjoyed this treatment, patting her chest to indicate that she had accepted this little brother. ¡°Are you sure this guy is really your cousin? This personality difference is a bit too much.¡± After seeing Bai Yuxiao¡¯s performance, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but ask Bai Qiucha who was next to him. ¡°Yuxiao has been left on his own by my second uncle since childhood, he is a bit casual, but a good person.¡± Bai Qiucha faintly smiled, then looked at Bai Qi and said, ¡°Now that the official training has begun, we are opponents!¡± Bai Qi was startled, then he also showed a smile and said, ¡°Okay.¡± The first place could get two Mythical Materials, it seemed he would have to work hard¡­. Chapter 144 - Chapter 144: Chapter 143: How Could There Be a Dog Sled Chapter 144: Chapter 143: How Could There Be a Dog Sled Without Sled Dogs Translator: 549690339 | The next day, all the students who had passed the selection process arrived in the assembly hall, dressed in their exclusive outfits. This time, the scenario of leaving them hanging at the beginning didn¡¯t play out again. The six Tower Masters and six instructors were all there early, even Luo Xiang stood seriously behind several Tower Masters. Seeing this, all the students also wiped the smiles off their faces and quickly fell into line. Zhao Futu, looking at the sixty-odd students below, nodded and said, ¡°Congratulations once again on successfully becoming special trainees. From today onwards, you will receive comprehensive training from the six instructors. I believe it will be an unforgettable experience for you.¡± Then, Zhao Futu glanced at the other Tower Masters and said, ¡°By the way, we, the six Tower Masters, will invite some of you to join the Six Tower based on your performance going forward. So, please do give it your all.¡± ¡°Well then, I wish you all the best in your training.¡± With that, Zhao Futu was the first to disappear, and the other five Tower Masters also left one after the other. They weren¡¯t keen to have a long conversation, but the students didn¡¯t mind. All their attention was now focused on another matter. Joining the Six Tower! Seeing the six Tower Masters appearing together and thinking that they were going to listen to a long monologue from Zhao Futu, Bai Qi was taken aback. He quietly asked Bai Qiucha beside him, ¡°Is Chairman Zhao always so concise? Don¡¯t the other Tower Masters have anything to say?¡± Bai Qi clearly remembered that on every school opening ceremony, the principal and a host of other leaders would take an hour or more to speak, not wrap things up as hastily as Zhao Futu. Bai Qiucha nodded and said, ¡°The Chairman has always been like this. Moreover, didn¡¯t Instructor Leng say everything that needed to be said yesterday? The appearance of the six Tower Masters today was just a formality. They showed up for the official opening ceremony of the training.¡± ¡°After all, the six Tower Masters are all very busy.¡± It seemed true. Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but think of how Xiang Li, the Master of the Holy Relic Tower, delegated the task of selecting legendary-level resources to someone else. They did indeed seem busy. ¡°I think my dad looks pretty idle¡­¡± Hearing their conversation, Bai Yuxiao suddenly chimed in. Bai Qi turned his head to look at him, only to see that Bai Yuxiao had turned his head away. This fellow couldn¡¯t still be brooding over being defeated yesterday, could he? ¡°Ahem!¡± Witnessing the students¡¯ animated discussions, Leng Feifei cleared her throat lightly, and the hall quieted down immediately, with everyone looking in Leng Feifei¡¯s direction. ¡°I know you are congratulating yourselves for passing the test, but I must tell you, you won¡¯t think that way for long.¡± Leng Feifei swept her gaze over the more than sixty remaining students and pointed at Luo Xiang and the others beside her, saying, ¡°There¡¯s no need for me to introduce myself. Now, let me introduce the instructors who will be training you for the next six months.¡± ¡°Luo Xiang, Master of the Sunrise Level, responsible for Rune Learning.¡± ¡°Zhang Shan, Master of the Sunrise Level, responsible for Combat Training.¡± ¡°Xiao Zhang, Master of the Sunrise Level, responsible for Resource Management.¡± ¡°Kong Huan, Master of the Sunrise Level, responsible for Ferocious Beast Theory.¡± ¡°Lv Lin, Master of the Sunrise Level, responsible for Beast Breeding.¡± Leng Feifei paused, then added, ¡°Of course, each instructor has a different teaching style, so I hope you all prepare yourselves.¡± As soon as Leng Feifei said this, everyone instinctively looked at Luo Xiang. Indeed, he was supposed to be the instructor for Rune Learning, a theoretical subject, yet he had turned it into an escape room scenario. Was that something a normal person would do? ¡°Now, I will announce the official training rules.¡± Leng Feifei glanced at Zhang Shan, who immediately understood and pressed a button in his hand. A lengthy document was then projected onto the wall of the assembly hall. ¡°These are the rules you must follow during your training, even if you are fortunate enough to join the Six Tower after the screening.¡± ¡°Anyone who violates these will be sent directly to the Schizonepeta Tower.¡± Bai Qi looked at the document, which was still scrolling, and saw that there were already hundreds of rules visible. Including the unseen part, there were probably more than a thousand. So many rules, were they worried that the Schizonepeta Tower would be too quiet? ¡°Sister Zhou, have you memorized all of this?¡± Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan immediately shook her head and said, ¡°If I must memorize this, I¡¯d rather be locked up in the Schizonepeta Tower.¡± Well, that was indeed her style. After asking Zhou Yan, Bai Qi looked at Bai Qiucha and Bai Yuxiao. ¡°Don¡¯t bother. I had memorized all these things by the time I was in third grade.¡± Without waiting for Bai Qi to speak, Bai Yuxiao immediately sneered, ¡°Instead, you should hurry up and memorize them, or you¡¯ll be in for a rough time.¡± This kid was really asking for a beating! Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched slightly, ignoring Bai Yuxiao. Seeing the students starting to talk again, Leng Feifei immediately signaled for everyone to be quiet. ¡°There¡¯s no need to rush, you¡¯ll memorize them sooner or later. Let¡¯s start today¡¯s training.¡± As soon as her words fell, the wooden door that seemed to connect to the various worlds opened again, revealing the familiar passage to all the students. Running again? The students looked at each other, thinking that the official training would involve some special exercises. Were things still going to be like this? ¡°I should add that during the upcoming training, you¡¯re not allowed to carry any space-related equipment. However, this doesn¡¯t include pets from the Space Department.¡± As soon as Leng Feifei said this, everyone immediately turned to look at Bai Qi. This rule was surely set against Bai Qi¡­ It definitely was! Thinking of how Bai Qi couldn¡¯t rely on the plethora of mechanical weapons stored in his Secret Realm Ring anymore to turn guerrilla warfare into a valley defense battle, a group of people led by Qiao Li and Ran Xu felt incredibly satisfied. ¡°No more bringing the Secret Realm Ring huh¡­¡± Bai Qi, upon hearing this, momentarily froze, naturally understanding the origin of the rule. He looked at the wooden door in a trance. ¡°Alright, everyone follow my moves, this time you can summon your pet beasts.¡± Leng Feifei was the first to enter the wooden door, striding forward towards it, and Zhou Yan, seemingly aware of what would occur, directly attached Soul of the General to her body and followed her through. Upon witnessing this scene, even though the students didn¡¯t understand the reasoning behind it, they imitated her actions, summoning their pet beasts. Through the hardship of the past few days, it was clear that the instructor¡¯s words and instructions could not be ignored. Like the Rune Dictionary, for instance. The ability to summon pet beasts¡­ Seeing everyone summoning their pet beasts conjured a strange smile on Bai Qi¡¯s face, as he directly summoned Alpha, then took out some materials and tools which might come in handy from the Secret Realm Ring and stuffed them into Gamma. ¡°Gamma, remember, you can¡¯t eat these,¡± he said. Crunch crunch¡­ (But I am hungry¡­) Gamma seemed a little disappointed. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you¡¯ll get to eat later.¡± Bai Qi patted the now nearly half his size Gamma, summoned out Alpha once again after giving it some thought, and then stepped through the wooden door. ¡°That works?¡± Watching Bai Qi¡¯s actions, Bai Yuxiao, who had never seen Bai Qi¡¯s clever actions before, was completely stunned. It was clear she didn¡¯t expect this kind of response. ¡°You¡¯ll get used to it.¡± Bai Qiucha gave a wry smile, patted Bai Yuxiao on the shoulder, summoned the Bone Dragon, and followed them through. Walking through the wooden door, Bai Qi instantly felt a heavier burden than before, causing him to stumble. ¡°The gravity is stronger this time.¡± Seeing Zhou Yan who was also struggling to move forward, Bai Qi knew that Leng Feifei must have amplified the gravity. If he hadn¡¯t advanced to the third level, it would have been quite difficult for him. Looking at the Beast Masters behind him who were complaining and struggling, Bai Qi felt a little relieved. It was a good thing that the Evolution Egg could enhance physical fitness, otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be able to endure Leng Feifei¡¯s torment. But Bai Qi still underestimated Leng Feifei. Not long after they started running, changes occurred in the corridor. The flat ground suddenly became rugged and traps sprung up here and there. In just a few minutes, several people fell into traps and were eliminated. With traps being set, ferocious beasts certainly weren¡¯t lacking. The Bewitching Poison Bees that caused many people trouble before appeared from both sides of the corridor. Various spiders, snakes, and other venomous creatures crawled out from under their feet and attacked them. ¡°No wonder she asked us to summon our pet beasts, otherwise, we would have been sent to our deaths.¡± Seeing various poisonous insects constantly emerging from the walls, Bai Qi immediately had Alpha clear the way with its dragon intimidation, and he closely followed behind. Applying their pet beast¡¯s intimidation skills, the remaining students started to get a hold of the situation. Those who didn¡¯t have a contract with lord-level beasts could only try to break through forcefully. Nevertheless, some remained unaffected. ¡°I¡¯ll go ahead first.¡± The moment Yuxiao entered the corridor, she activated her talent-Dematerialization. The amplified gravity and the attacks of ferocious beasts all passed right through Yuxiao¡¯s body, leaving no impact whatsoever. This fellow¡¯s talent is so overpowered! Watching Yuxiao move as though on flat ground through the corridor, Bai Qi and the others were filled with envy. Those beast masters who had the fusion gift or attached skill also followed suit, and their speed of advance increased dramatically. Each and every one of them is way too much! Bai Qi, watching the beast masters who were physically inferior to him, but who could merge with their beasts and quickly move away, couldn¡¯t help but grumble. ¡°Doesn¡¯t it just require a little creativity? I can do that too.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, sending a command to Alpha. Alpha¡¯s shape instantly changed, transforming into the shape of a sled. Afterward, Bai Qi mounted Gamma on the chair of the sled, and had Alpha create a storage area at the back of it, completing the luxurious padded sled. ¡°It seems like something is still missing¡­¡± Bai Qi, looking at the sled in front of him, pondered for a moment, then seeing the empty front of the sled, he suddenly understood. Since it¡¯s a sled, how could it be without a sled dog¡­.? Chapter 145 - Chapter 145: Chapter 144: Just Need a Shock Chapter 145: Chapter 144: Just Need a Shock Translator: 549690339 It was the end of the passage. Zhou Yan ran out of the passage, panting heavily. She immediately deactivated her ¡°Soul of the General¡± attached skill and collapsed onto the ground without any grace. Either the Fusion Talent or Attached Skill would drain physical energy, and this passage, in regards to both length and difficulty, far surpassed the previous ones. Therefore, running through this stretch had consumed even more energy than before. However, Zhou Yan was indeed gifted. Her physical fitness far exceeded her peers, so she managed to recover after a short rest. But this was not the case for the others. ¡°Lady Leng, isn¡¯t this passage too long? Who among us can make it to the end¡­¡± Bai Yuxiao, who had been relaxed and cheerful when entering, was crawling out of the passage with an extremely pale face. The Dematerialization Talent was useful, but it also drained physical strength considerably. And this time, Leng Feifei had obviously extended the length of the passage, so Bai Yuxiao began to falter halfway. ¡°I don¡¯t think so.¡± Leng Feifei snorted coldly, pointing at the passage entrance. Following her direction, Bai Yuxiao saw a Double-headed Mechanical Wolf dragging a Crystal Bone Sled at high speed. Sitting on the sled was Bai Qi. In contrast to Bai Yuxiao and the others¡¯ disheveled appearances, Bai Qi was utterly at ease. The Ice Crystal Barrier paved the way, the Husky pulled the sled, the slime creature absorbed shock, and the Dragon scared off the ferocious beasts, all while holding a cup of chilled God¡¯s Water. What was originally a grueling physical training turned into a fancy sledding activity by Bai Qi. ¡°Isn¡¯t this considered cheating?¡± Bai Yuxiao watched Bai Qi approaching quickly with a dumbfounded expression and couldn¡¯t help but to make a snide comment. ¡°Did I say you couldn¡¯t ride on the beasts?¡± Leng Feifei said, ¡°It seems it was right for your dad to pull you out of the archaeological team. You¡¯re turning into a bookworm.¡± Bai Yuxiao fell silent and Zhou Yan pursed her lips at the side, a loss for words. Of course, she knew they could ride the beasts, but the passage was not very wide, and it frequently changed shape, normal riding beasts could never be as flexible as Bai Qi. Soon, Bai Qi emerged from the passage, followed closely by Bai Qiucha and Xiao Yuan. Compared to the previous two brutes, Bai Qiucha and the others appeared much more relaxed, while Bai Qi seemed as energetic as if he were on vacation. Woof Woof! (Human, it was so much fun over there, should we go for another round?) The equally excited one was Beta. Not only was it not upset about being used as a sledding dog, but it also seemed to have tapped into some kind of mechanism and was full of energy. Finally, Schuck was busy revising blueprints, so if it was not going to goof off now, when would it? Bai Qi patted Beta¡¯s head and said, ¡°No rush, you¡¯ll get your turn soon.¡± Zhou Yan walked over to Bai Qi, looked at Alpha, which was reverting to its original form, and said, ¡°Bai Qi, do all students from your Mecha and Martial Arts department play like that?¡± ¡°Probably.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders. Indeed, the Mecha and Martial Arts Department did highly value creative skills, but mostly for playing with machinery. He was unsure if anyone else used undeads in this fashion. ¡°To be honest, I wouldn¡¯t be surprised at anything Bai Qi does now.¡± Xiao Yuan had a high opinion of Bai Qi and suggested, ¡°How about we have a battle using our main pets soon?¡± Although the Tower of Competition could balance the Level of the beasts, matches under these restrictions were certainly not perfect. Xiao Yuan was eager to see just how strong Bai Qi¡¯s main pet could be. ¡°Uh, sure.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head. Didn¡¯t Cha say that Xiao Yuan was not much of a fighter? Why was he always challenging him to battles? The remaining students gradually emerged from the passage, all worn out. Dealing with gravity, traps, and various poison harassments had exhausted them, even with the help of their beasts. Not to mention that the passage was obviously extended. They were already outstanding just to have finished the run. Leng Feifei looked around and said, ¡°Well done, running a suddenly altered track to the end. You have barely qualified in terms of physical fitness.¡± But before the students could catch their breath, the next sentence from Leng Feifei plunged them into despair. ¡°But your wilderness survival skills are nearly all failing grades!¡± Leng Feifei¡¯s expression was icy as she continued, ¡°As a Beast Master, you¡¯ll be spending most of your time in the wilderness in the future. Preserving enough strength to respond to sudden situations is a skill each Beast Master must master.¡± ¡°Do you think any of you still have fighting capabilities if you encounter ferocious beasts in your current state?¡± The crowd fell silent upon hearing her words. Among all the people present, aside from Bai Qiucha and Xiao Yuan, who were rather good at conserving energy, the rest were practically depleted. At least, it was highly unlikely that they could use their talents to assist their beasts in battle. As for Bai Qi, he was tacitly ignored by them. ¡°So that¡¯s the case. I was wondering why my teacher always got me to run.¡± Upon hearing Leng Feifei¡¯s words, Zhou Yan had an epiphany, making Bai Qi burst into laughter. Lady, other people might not know, but aren¡¯t you Leng¡¯s student? Shouldn¡¯t you know better? Does this degree of being oblivious not get you kicked out of mentorship? Seeing the thoughtful expressions of the crowd, Leng Feifei nodded in satisfaction and commanded, ¡°In that case, everyone turn back and run the way we came!¡± ¡°Considering that some people barely exerted any effort, let¡¯s make it twice as difficult.¡± Upon Leng Feifei¡¯s words, everyone on the scene first blinked in surprise, then glared angrily at Bai Qi. They had barely managed the trip here, and now they were supposed to endure another round that was twice as hard, did she want to kill them?! Spotting their expressions, Bai Qi, as the primary culprit of this situation, sheepishly smiled and without further ado, aimed a kick at husky and dashed toward the hallway. Just when he thought that Leng Feifei would be a bit decent, she turned out to be a master of creating trouble as well- ¡°Huff¡­I can¡¯t go on. I¡¯ve already run five laps, will the tutor ever call it quits?¡± Zhou Yan gave up on all forms of decorum and collapsed onto the ground, clearly conveying her refusal to move. ¡°Sister Yan, you¡¯ve already done well enough, look at Gu Shan.¡± Bai Qiucha, equally exhausted, pointed to Gu Shan, who lay collapsed not far away in the hallway, breathing in less than he was exhaling and said, ¡°Looking at him, Instructor Leng will probably call a halt soon, pushing further could result in injury.¡± Although the constitution of Beast Masters was far stronger than average, they couldn¡¯t stand up to Leng Feifei¡¯s high-intensity training. Those who were still holding on, numbered just a few of them. ¡°That is not necessarily the case. From what I know, the Moon Night Tower had prepared quite a few recuperation pods this morning, possibly in preparation for this.¡± Xiao Yuan ran past both of them, delivering a piece of bad news. ¡°Moreover, isn¡¯t there someone still bouncing around over there?¡± Xiao Yuan jerked his chin backward, and everyone turned to see Husky running at high speed, dragging the Crystal Bone Sled behind it. Its energy seemed inexhaustible. Bai Qi stopped beside them, looked at Gu Shan who had crumbled completely, and then turned to look at Zhou Yan and the others, whose physical strength had clearly been depleted, and asked, ¡°Eh, why did you guys stop running?¡± You¡¯d know if you ran in our place! Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, even the strictly educated Bai Qiucha felt the impulse to beat him up. Just then, everyone felt their bodies go still, and the next moment, they found themselves inside the gathering hall. ¡°Morning training is temporarily over. Everyone, go and rest now. Be on time for the afternoon session.¡± After giving her instructions, Leng Feifei turned and left, leaving behind students who couldn¡¯t help but bemoan their lot. After enduring that exhaustive morning training, they wouldn¡¯t be able to make it if the afternoon session was just as brutal. Just then, a Moon Night Tower healer walked over, summoned a Light Pink Butterfly, and had it make a round above their heads and the exhausted students instantly felt much better. ¡°Attention students, the recuperation pods are ready, please follow me.¡± ¡°Recuperation Pods?¡± Bai Qi paused; he indeed had heard about this technology, but it had been shelved a long time ago due to the existence of healing beasts. He hadn¡¯t expected the association to actually revive it now? Noticing Bai Qi¡¯s curiosity, Xiao Yuan smiled faintly and said, ¡°Though healing beasts are more effective than recuperation pods, the pods have the advantage when it comes to mass production and general usage.¡± ¡°Moreover, these pods are designed by the Moon Night Tower by combining the advantages of beasts and science, and have miracle effects on physical recovery and injury repair ~¡± ¡°Physical Recovery?¡± Apparently surprised at this, Bai Qi blinked, but Bai Yuxiao was quick to reassure him, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you don¡¯t need it since not everyone can be as lazy as you.¡± Before her words had even died out, Bai Yuxiao noticed that Bai Qi, who was hitherto brimming with energy, started looking weak at an almost visible pace. In a moment¡¯s time, he seemed even more exaggerated than when he had disguised himself as a Beast Soul Warrior earlier. ¡°Alpha, help me to the recuperation pod¡­¡± After feeding Gamma four Silver Eggs in a row, Bai Qi felt a wave of fatigue wash over him, a sensation he hadn¡¯t experienced in a while spreading throughout his body. If it wasn¡¯t for Alpha supporting him, he would have fallen on the spot. Seeing Bai Qi play weak so suddenly, Zhou Yan was visibly confused, ¡°This guy, does his fatigue come with a delay?¡± ¡°Must be some sort of Talent, I guess.¡± The equally baffled Bai Qiucha shrugged and followed. He too had exhausted much of his energy during the morning training and needed to recuperate properly. Unlike the capsule-like structure that Bai Qi had imagined, the exterior of the Moon Night Tower¡¯s recuperation pods was cubical¡ªthe door, once closed, gave absolute privacy due to it being a sealed space. Could these pods also be movable? Bai Qi glanced at the recuperation pods¡¯ bottom structure along with an independent nutrient solution filler and guessed that it might be designed for outdoor usage right from the start. Under the guidance of a Moon Night Tower member, Bai Qi entered the recuperation pod¡ªand the first thing in sight was an insultingly designed iron chair. ¡°It looks a bit like an electric chair; did a guy named Yang design this thing?¡± Bai Qi instinctively flinched, as an ominous saying by a famous ¡°educator¡± from his past life sprung into his mind. ¡°A little electrocution will do the trick¡­.¡± Chapter 146 - Chapter 145: The Name of the Butcher Chapter 145: The Name of the Butcher Translator: 549690339 ¡°Please change into the therapy suit and sit down, the treatment is about to begin.¡± Seemingly aware that Bai Qi hadn¡¯t moved, a mechanical female voice immediately began guiding him. Forget it, this kind of strange obsession should not have spread to the Other Realm.¡± Guided by the system, Bai Qi changed into a therapy suit and sat down in the electric chair. Several mechanical arms instantly extended from the chair and rapidly connected to the gaps on his therapy suit, spreading a warm current throughout his entire body. He thought to himself that the heritage of the Thunder and Lightning Dharma King couldn¡¯t possibly have spread to this world. Although it wasn¡¯t a reclining type, the final mode was still immersion in the Nutrient Solution for therapy. Bai Qi was very satisfied as he felt his physical strength rapidly recovering. He wondered if these therapy cabins were available for sale. If he bought one and placed it in the Secret Realm, he didn¡¯t need to worry about exhausting his energy due to excessive use of the Evolution Egg. The only thing he was unsure about was the battery life of the therapy cabin. Just as this thought came to mind, Bai Qi, who had just regained some strength, immediately gave Gamma another egg. The green signal light on the therapy cabin immediately turned red. ¡°Huh? Is the machine broken?¡± A female Beast Master from the Holy Relic Tower was taken aback. She immediately approached Bai Qi¡¯s therapy cabin and examined it for a long time, but she couldn¡¯t find any problems, other than the Nutrient Solution being consumed a bit too quickly. The Nutrient Solution is being depleted faster than expected. Hmm, let me take note of it.¡± The female Beast Master took out a notebook and meticulously recorded the change in the Nutrient Solution storage cabin. Just as she was about to leave, the instruction light that had just turned green immediately turned red again, and there was a drastic decrease in Nutrient Solution. ¡°Is it really broken?¡± Seeing the abnormal state of the therapy cabin, the female Beast Master was immediately frantic, her eyes turning red as she clumsily tried to shut down the Nutrient Solution Cabin. All the people coming here were from specialized colleges and were the future elites of the Beast Master Association. If something went wrong due to a malfunction in the Nutrient Solution Cabin, she couldn¡¯t bear the responsibility. The commotion caught the attention of Xiao Qi, who was in charge. He immediately rushed over and asked, ¡°What happened?¡± With a cry in her voice, the female Beast Master rubbed her eyes as she explained, ¡°I¡¯m not sure¡­ It seems that there is an issue with this Nutrient Solution Cabin¡¯s health monitoring device. The consumption of Nutrient Solution is not right, I¡­¡± Upon hearing her words, Xiao Qi patted the female Beast Master¡¯s shoulder to reassure her, before operating on the monitoring screen. ¡°The data shows that there are no problems, and the user does indeed need replenishment. Who¡¯s in it?¡± ¡°I think his name is Bai Qi.¡± The female Beast Master tilted her head and answered quickly. ¡°Bai Qi?¡± Upon hearing her words, Xiao Qi was taken aback, before shaking his head in resignation. This guy, always causing trouble wherever he goes. No wonder the six Tower Masters are so concerned about him. ¡°Keep a closer eye on this. If the Nutrient Solution runs out, just refill it.¡± ¡°Uh, alright!¡± When she heard Xiao Qi¡¯s words, although still puzzled, the female Beast Master could only comply. ¡°Phew. The things developed in the Moon Night Tower are indeed useful, despite the chair being a bit creepy. It would be better if it were reclining. ¡± Bai Qi walked out of the therapy cabin with a look of satisfaction. He casually commented and was planning to ask about the purchase when he saw a crowd gathered around his cabin. ¡°Um, what are you all doing?¡± ¡°Do you know how long you¡¯ve been soaking in there?¡± Zhou Yan looked Bai Qi up and down curiously, ¡°No wonder your beast is so strong. Turns out you¡¯re so weak. I won¡¯t envy you anymore.¡± ¡°Rest assured, big sis understands.¡± At Zhou Yan¡¯s words, Bai Yuxiao immediately nodded her head in agreement. One person using up three bottles of Nutrient Solution, if that¡¯s not weakness what is? You guys don¡¯t get it at all! Seeing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched a moment. He finally understood why Bai Tongchen and Leng Feifei both liked beating up these two disciples of his. There was no other reason, just that they were asking to be hit! ¡°Well, I also suggest that you should go to the Moon Night Tower for a check-up. After all, consuming so much Nutrient Solution is enough for a small beast¡¯s treatment.¡± The female Beast Master, her face full of worry, carefully advised from the side. Hmm. Thanks, but don¡¯t think it¡¯s necessary. But can I ask, is this therapy cabin for sale?¡± The Beast Mistress paused, then quickly understood what he was asking She explained regretfully, ¡°Sorry, this is not for sale, but during the specialized academy¡¯s training, you can use it anytime.¡± Can¡¯t use it? Then should he just take advantage during training? Seeing Bai Qi daydreaming again, Bai Qiucha, who had similarly suffered due to the Bone Dragon, couldn¡¯t help but worry, ¡°Bai Qi, why don¡¯t you skip the afternoon class and rest well?¡± I heard from Brother Luo that the afternoon class is a Ferocious Beasts dissection lesson. Missing one class shouldn¡¯t matter that much.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qiucha¡¯s words, Bai Qi¡¯s ears immediately perked up, ¡°What did you say the class was?¡± ¡°Ferocious Beast Dissection?¡± Bai Qiucha was startled. She took out the class schedule and handed it to Bai Qi, ¡°Special training is almost every year taught by Instructor Xiao Zhang for resource processing, and basically, it¡¯s a fairly routine procedure. The first lesson is actually a demonstration, which we¡¯ll learn more about later.¡± ¡°Resource processing, Ferocious Beast dissection¡­¡± Bai Qi muttered under his breath. His eyes shone even brighter, and he even seemed somewhat excited. This course fits so well with the Evolution Egg¡­ ¡°Well, I¡¯m in good shape now, so I shouldn¡¯t need to take a leave of absence,¡± Bai Qi stated as he looked around. ¡°When does our afternoon class begin? I ¡® thinklneedtobebaptizedby knowledge.¡± Bai Qiucha: ¡°¡­¡± Zhou Yan: ¡°¡­¡± Bai Yuxiao: ¡°¡­¡± In the afternoon. For convenient teaching, the venue of the Resource Processing course was naturally set at the Holy Relic Tower. However, it wasn¡¯t the Materials Exchange Area that Bai Qi initially visited, but the handling area instead. As the largest storage and processing point of the Beast Master Association, the dissection area was ingeniously designed. Apart from all the necessary tools, it hardly smelled odd. ¡°We¡¯re not going to have to dissect these ourselves today, are we?¡± Looking at the Giant Claw Rat corpses on every dissection table, Bai Yuxiao couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. Lu Qing, who had always kept her distance from such things, frowned at the sight and was already contemplating leaving. She was already a student at the Tower of Knowledge. Once she finished her training, she would naturally officially join the Tower of Knowledge. There was no need to learn this unless something unexpected occurred. ¡°A Giant Claw Rat? I haven¡¯t handled one of these before.¡± Bai Qi looked up and down at the Giant Claw Rat a few times, placing his hand on it. As expected, the Evolution Egg shook slightly. [Name]: Evolution Egg (Silver Egg 11.1%) [Condition]: Activated Although it was only a pitiful increase of 0.1%, it was still progress and it hadn¡¯t cost him anything. Bai Qi wasn¡¯t one to be choosy. He wondered if they would switch to higher-level Ferocious Beast corpses in the future. If so, this process would be easy, right? With this thought in mind, a slight smile appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face. This smile wasn¡¯t particularly noticeable and wouldn¡¯t attract attention elsewhere. However, along with Bai Qi¡¯s current position and action, it made Zhou Yan and the others feel goosebumps crawling on their scalps, so they quietly distanced themselves from Bai Qi. This guy is dangerous! ¡°Everyone¡¯s here?¡± While everyone was curiously looking around, Xiao Zhang, boasting a lion-like hairstyle, finally arrived late. You¡¯ve probably heard that the first lesson of resource handling is inevitably Dissection.¡± While Xiao Zhang was speaking, he put on a dissection suit, ¡°That¡¯s absolutely right, but this time I¡¯m not planning on demonstrating this lesson alone. Instead, I ask you to do it yourselves.¡± As soon as Xiao Zhang announced this, an uproar immediately broke out in the lecture hall. They were all capable of reaching third and fourth level, having killed beasts similar or stronger than the Giant Claw Rat. However, those were killed by their pets. Now, they¡¯re being asked to do it themselves, which was a bit difficult for them. Xiao Zhang looked serious and said, ¡°I hope you understand that the more advanced the material is, the more it requires us Beast Masters to handle it personally, otherwise the different energies in the pet can easily impact the quality of the material.¡± ¡°Coach, can¡¯t we just bring the beast back and let the professionals process it?¡± A student raised his opinion as soon as Xiao Zhang finished speaking. ¡°No problem at all, but do you only hunt this kind of beast when you go into the wild? Or, if you encounter a giant species, do you plan to carry it back too?¡± The student was silent. Indeed, not everyone could have something like a Secret Realm Ring, and Space Department pets were even rarer. If they encountered the situation Xiao Zhang mentioned, they really had no way to deal with it. ¡°Of course, if you encounter a giant species, even if you can process it, you probably can¡¯t handle it alone. So today¡¯s lesson mainly aims to teach you how to select and process the small and medium-sized pets.¡± ¡°I will show you once. You can follow along if you want, or watch the whole process first.¡± Saying this, Xiao Zhang picked up a sharp short knife from the side, pointed at the sharp claws of the Giant Claw Rat, and said, ¡°The claws of the Giant Claw Rat are very hard and can easily be made into sharp tools with some simple processing. However, you need to remove its root joint to easily harvest it.¡± ¡°And the eyes of the Giant Claw Rat can be used to make¡­¡± ¡°The skin can¡­¡± In this way, Xiao Zhang easily disintegrated a Giant Claw Rat into countless parts under the stunned gaze of a group of students, but aside from his gloves, there was no blood on him whatsoever. ¡°With such skill, I wonder how many beasts Coach Xiao Zhang has dissected,¡± Zhou Yan couldn¡¯t help but sigh. Familiarity breeds skill. Taking off his dissection suit, Xiao Zhang said, ¡°Okay, that¡¯s the whole process of dismantling a Giant Claw Rat. You can start now. Feel free to ask if you have any questions.¡± Coach, I¡¯m done with the dissection.¡± Just as most people were thinking about how to make the first cut, a voice attracted everyone¡¯s attention. ¡°Oh?¡± Xiao Zhang raised an eyebrow, walked over to Bai Qi following the voice. Looking at the neatly placed Giant Claw Rat parts on the dissection table, a look of surprise appeared on his face. ¡°Are you interested in joining our Holy Relic Tower?¡± As soon as Xiao Zhang said this, there was an uproar. Everyone gathered around to check, and after seeing Bai Qi¡¯s work, they were all surprised. ¡°Is this guy really a mechanical and martial arts student? Or is he a butcher?¡± Chapter 147 - Chapter 146: Gardener Dragon - Nicholas Chapter 146: Gardener Dragon ¨C Nicholas Translator: 549690339 ¡°Join the Holy Relic Tower?¡± Upon hearing Xiao Zhang¡¯s invitation, Bai Qi was somewhat tempted. He had already confirmed that the Evolution Egg had the ability to acquire ferocious beast skills by fusing materials. If he joined the Holy Relic Tower, he would indeed have many more opportunities to come into contact with various kinds of materials. Moreover, the Holy Relic Tower involved not only various types of resources but also various inheritances of treasures, which were related to his rune studies. However, looking at Yi Xiaowei¡¯s demeanor, the members of the Holy Relic Tower seemed to spend most of their time studying various resource materials, without much time to go out? Seeing that Bai Qi seemed hesitant, Xiao Zhang didn¡¯t rush him, saying, ¡°You can think it over slowly, after all, there¡¯s still a lot of time for training. Perhaps, others might invite you too.¡± Bai Qi nodded. The benefits of the Six Towers were undoubtedly good, but as to which tower to join, comparisons had to be made. ¡°Alright, the rest of you, continue with your dissections. If you have any questions, you can ask me.¡± Xiao Zhang looked around and immediately urged the others to start dissecting. The original neat dissection room suddenly became bloody. For courses one dislikes, time always seems to pass especially slowly. After the dissection room turned into a slaughterhouse, Xiao Zhang finally ended the dissection class. ¡°Today¡¯s practical dissection has come to an end. Everyone take a ten-minute break. The next class, I¡¯ll teach you the cultivation and maintenance of plant attribute resources.¡± The cultivation and maintenance of plant attribute resources? This resource processing class is full of practical knowledge. I wonder if there will be care methods for the Angel¡¯s Flower and Dragon Soul Grass. If there are, he could be self-sufficient. ¡°Bai Qi, you are really interested in this resource processing class, aren¡¯t you tired?¡± Zhou Yan massaged her somewhat sore shoulder and said, ¡°Even I¡¯m a bit overwhelmed, how come you¡¯re still so energetic?¡± Bai Qi glanced at the Giant Claw Rat on Zhou Yan¡¯s table, which had been virtually minced, and said, ¡°Cough, cough, not everyone can handle it as thoroughly as you, senior.¡± The dissection knife was made of a special metal that could easily cut through the skin and flesh of the Giant Claw Rat, but it was somewhat tough to cut through bones. But Zhou Yan had forcefully turned the dissection knife into a bone-chopping knife. Except for some parts that were really hard, most of them had been minced by Zhou Yan. That was truly a massacre¡­ ¡°That¡¯s right. I was born with a unique physique. Do you think just anyone can use a skill like infusing with the Soul of the General?¡± Zhou Yan completely ignored the implication in Bai Qi¡¯s words, held her head up in a very arrogant manner, but suddenly noticed Lu Qing leaving with a stern face. ¡°Qing¡¯er, where are you going? The next class will start soon.¡± ¡°Skipping class.¡± Lu Qing didn¡¯t turn her head back and left after throwing out her words, leaving Zhou Yan more confused. ¡°What happened to Qing¡¯er? It¡¯s not an inconvenient time, is it?¡± ¡°Cough, cough¡­ Sister Yan, Sister Qing probably can¡¯t stand the environment here.¡± Bai Qiucha looked at the dissecting table next to Zhou Yan. The Giant Claw Rat on it was still intact, the dissection tools hadn¡¯t moved at all, but the whole table was splattered with the rat¡¯s blood. This table belonged to Lu Qing, and the blood naturally splashed over from Zhou Yan¡¯s side. ¡°I see¡­ I¡¯ll take Qing¡¯er out more often. She¡¯s become timid from all this studying.¡± Big sister, that¡¯s because your actions were too exaggerated. Bai Yuxiao and others rolled their eyes, while Xiao Yuan came over to Bai Qi and said, ¡°Bai Qi, are you really considering joining the Holy Relic Tower?¡± Even though it was just the first day of formal training, Xiao Yuan didn¡¯t doubt that Bai Qi would receive invitations from the Six Tower Masters. The only difference was which one he would choose. Bai Qi said, ¡°We¡¯ll see. There¡¯s still plenty of time.¡± Xiao Yuan nodded and said, ¡°Yes, but you can also consider the Moon Night Tower when the time comes. Although it¡¯s not as wealthy as the Holy Relic Tower, it does have some unique advantages.¡± Is this an invitation to join the Moon Night Tower? Bai Qi was taken aback, while Bai Qiucha explained, ¡°Master Xiao is Xiao Yuan¡¯s grandfather. He will basically develop towards the Moon Night Tower in the future. So, his invitation counts.¡± Okay, another legendary second generation. No, it¡¯s the third generation. Bai Qi looked around and found that apart from Gu Shan, others around him were either legendary second generations or apprentices of some masters. There weren¡¯t many who were self-made. No, he was patronized by Nicholas, so he could be counted as a legendary second generation. The ten-minute break quickly passed. Xiao Zhang appeared again with a thick book in his hand. His demeanor had completely changed from a crazed butcher to a genteel scholar. ¡°Fellow students, next we will learn¡­¡± The day¡¯s classes finally ended, and all the students were exhausted. Some even went straight back to the healing cabins to replenish their strength. ¡°I thought dissection was troublesome, but it turns out that plant cultivation is even more so.¡± Zhou Yan stretched and looked at Bai Qi and the others, who were about to disperse, and said, ¡°To celebrate the successful conclusion of the first day of training, I invite you all to eat the specialty dish of Minghe Mansion, Braised Dragon Lion Head, how about it?¡± Upon hearing Zhou Yan¡¯s words, Xiao Yuan couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s forget it. I don¡¯t think I¡¯11 be eating meat for a while.¡± Although Xiao Zhang¡¯s cooking skills were indeed excellent, he couldn¡¯t stand the brutality of the students, especially Zhou Yan, who had issued the invitation. Her ¡°work¡± was bound to leave a mark on many people. Xiao Yuan declined, and Li Mu, who had been coming and going with Xiao Yuan, naturally did so as well. As for the brothers Bai Qiucha and Bai Yuxiao, they ran away quickly. ¡°You¡¯re useless. Not enthusiastic about eating and mentally challenged; someone invites you to a meal, and you don¡¯t want to go,¡± Zhou Yan said in despair, ¡°Bai Qi, Gu Shan, won¡¯t you go?¡± Bai Qi shook his head and replied, ¡°I have to visit the Green Dragon Secret Realm. I can¡¯t join you.¡± After speaking, Bai Qi drew out the pendant of the Green Dragon Secret Realm and immediately disappeared from the location. ¡°Boring. Gu Shan, accompany me for a meal!¡± Zhou Yan smacked his lips, dragged Gu Shan, and walked off without noticing Gu Shan¡¯s hesitant expression. If I refuse now, I¡¯ll probably be beaten to death¡­ Green Dragon Secret Realm. Just as Bai Qi entered the secret realm, he saw Nicholas rushing toward him, which made his heart skip a beat. Did this creature see something on TV and awaken its carnivorous instinct? Fortunately, Bai Qi¡¯s concern didn¡¯t materialize. Nicholas laid pitifully in front of Bai Qi, saying, ¡°Bai Qi, you finally arrived, this dragon was getting bored to death.¡± ¡°Bored? But I¡¯ve stored hundreds of TV shows in the holographic viewer!¡± Feeling embarrassed, Nicholas scratched his head and pointed at the shattered holographic viewer, saying, ¡°Well, this dragon accidentally smashed the viewer while watching exciting scenes.¡± ¡°Could you give this dragon a durable replacement?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twitched, thinking if televisions or projectors that could withstand an attack from a legendary giant dragon had even been invented yet. ¡°Durable ones might not be feasible. Next time I¡¯ll bring you a few extra ones.¡± Nicholas nodded repeatedly, then rested his head on the ground, saying, ¡°Please hurry, I¡¯m dying of boredom.¡± Brother, you¡¯ve been dormant for centuries, and now, after merely half a day without TV, you¡¯re exaggerating like this? You¡¯ve adopted this decadence too quickly. Bai Qi sighed helplessly. It¡¯s easier to transition from frugality to extravagance than vice versa, and surprisingly that even applied to a giant dragon. He should probably introduce some high-class hobbies to this creature. Bai Qi took out a thick book from his bag and gave it to Nicholas, saying, ¡°A custom TV will take some time to deliver. In the meantime, you can read this book.¡± ¡°Read?¡± Nicholas curiously pinched the book, which was smaller than him. He brought it close to his eyes, squinting, ¡°Can you get me a bigger book? The font size is too small. My eyes are straining.¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly. He had to compromise for this legendary giant dragon. Everything had to be supersized. Wait, legendary? ¡°Nicholas, aren¡¯t you a legendary creature? You should be able to transform, right?¡± Nicholas looked at Bai Qi in confusion and asked, ¡°Transform? What¡¯s that?¡± Riiight¡­ Nicholas is a complete nerd. How could he know about transforming? ¡°Why don¡¯t you give it a try? Imagine transforming into a human.¡± ¡°Imagine looking like a human?¡± Nicholas thought for a moment, glanced at his colossal body, then looked at Bai Qi, closed his eyes, and started emitting faint green lights. Could it be working? As the light from Nicholas¡¯ body became increasingly bright, a sense of anticipation filled Bai Qi. Finally, Nicholas opened his eyes and looked at Bai Qi saying, ¡°It seems like it won¡¯t work!¡± Bang! Bai Qi stumbled and fell to the ground. It isn¡¯t a problem if it doesn¡¯t work, but there was no need to kick up such a fuss. ¡°Nevermind, if I can meet the Six Tower Masters later, I¡¯ll ask them.¡± Bai Qi rubbed his temples, suddenly remembering the afternoon lesson, and asked, ¡°Are you interested in plants?¡± ¡°Plants?¡± Nicholas nodded, ¡°We, the green dragons, love natural energy. Of course, we love plants.¡± Listening to Nicholas¡¯s affirmative reply, Bai Qi showed a grin, ¡°Then, should I relocate some plants that don¡¯t exist here? Aren¡¯t you planning to move to the valley?¡± ¡°Great! I¡¯m fed up with trees and grass here.¡± Nicholas nodded continuously. Bai Qi immediately relocated a few plant specimens like Angel¡¯s Flower from the secret realm. ¡°How do you find these? Although they may not be easy to grow, I will bring a greenhouse next time.¡± ¡°Why won¡¯t they survive?¡± Nicholas looked at Bai Qi curiously and spat on Angel¡¯s Flower. The previously wilted Angel¡¯s Flower started growing quickly, even producing Angel Fruits. Jade Breath also can be used like this? A smirk appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face as he patted Nicholas, ¡°I¡¯ve decided, from now on, I¡¯ll call you Gardener Dragon Nicholas.¡± Chapter 148 - Chapter 147: The Evolution of Huskys Lord Chapter 147: The Evolution of Husky¡¯s Lord Translator: 549690339 Once Bai Qi confirmed that Nicholas could grow plants disregarding their environmental needs, he decisively transferred all the supplements from his secret realm to the valley within the Green Dragon Dreamland. Since Nicholas had annihilated the Poisonous Python Group and found the remains of his mother, he had been contemplating moving. However, he had been previously engrossed in soap operas and had not made a move. Now, under the pretext of gardening, he smoothly moved over. ¡°This should resolve the problem, and with the remains of his mother exerting an aura of draconic prestige, the poisonous gas outside won¡¯t seep in.¡± Looking at the thriving supplements within the valley, Nicholas nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Bai Qi, remember to bring more seeds for me next time. There is still plenty of space in the dragon valley.¡± ¡°No problem!¡± That¡¯s exactly what I was waiting for. Bai Qi, who had already considered Nicholas his personal gardener, agreed decisively. Getting a green dragon, who controlled the power of nature, to grow his supplements for him was an incomparable luxury, even the Holy Relic Tower lacked this. However, there were only two areas within the vast Green Dragon Secret Realm devoid of poisonous gas, and it seemed a waste. He had to keep an eye out for any plants that could disperse the toxins on his next trip out. Right, he could also keep Gamma here when he didn¡¯t need it, both to purify the air and practice toxin resistance proficiency. Tsk, the pace was perfect. ¡°If there¡¯s no thing else, I¡¯ll head back first and bring your new TV and seeds then.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± Nicholas carelessly waved a hand, lying quietly within the sea of flowers, evidently immersed in the realm of flora. They say children are like blank slates, their development depends entirely on what is drawn on them. In just a few days, Nicholas turned from a homebody drawn to soap operas into a gardener. The TV issue had to be held back at least, lest it deviated him again. And he also had to reduce the interactions between Beta and Nicholas. Awo? (Do I perceive someone bad-mouthing me behind my back?) Within the Beast Control Space, the husky who was resting after frolicking in the morning suddenly raised its head, warily scanning its surroundings. Upon seeing that the Silver Egg of Gamma was still the only entity within the space, he lay back down. Tower of Competition. Carrying Gamma with him, Bai Qi went straight to his dormitory after leaving the battle room. On the way, both students of special training and beast masters from the headquarters made way for him. ¡°This lunatic is back.¡± ¡°Hmph, apart from their special training, when have you ever seen him leave the Tower of Competition?¡± ¡°Seems so. Isn¡¯t this guy a student of the Mechanical Engineering Department? Why is he as fanatical as Zhou Yan and the others regarding competitions¡­¡± ¡°Who said Mechanical Engineering Department students should all be nerdy? And don¡¯t you know that three towers have extended invites to him?¡± ¡°Really, which three?¡± ¡°The Holy Relic Tower, Moon Night Tower, and naturally, the Tower of Competition. Recently, I heard that the Schizonepeta Tower also has some plans, but not sure if it¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Did he accept?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure, why don¡¯t you ask him?¡± ¡°I will pass.¡± Madman ¨C another nickname for Bai Qi after Butcher. The cause was due to Bai Qi¡¯s frequent visits to the Tower of Competition for the sake of training Poison Devouring Monster¡¯s (Gamma) resistance, especially selecting the most adverse environmental conditions for the battles. Furthermore, Bai Qi never discerned opponents, whether someone actively challenged him, was randomly matched, or was just conveniently grabbed on his way. All he cared for was battles, always using that same Poison Devouring Monster. [Name]: Poison Devouring Monster (Gamma) [Nature]: Alien Series (Physical Mutations) [Level]: Second Stage, Do [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Race Skills]: Energy Absorption (Awakened), Mimicry (Perfect), Corrosion (Perfect), Toxin Resistance (Perfect), Current Resistance (Perfect), Frozen Resistance (Perfect), Flame Resistance (Perfect), Blazing Resistance (Mastered), Cutting Resistance (Mastered), Shadow Resistance (Mastered), Radiation Resistance (Proficient), Deadly Poison Aura (Proficient). [Energy Value]: 32,000 [Condition]: Evolvable After two weeks of frenzied competitions and evolving, Gamma¡¯s progress was significant. Apart from advancing to the second stage, the other highlight was attaining perfect mastery in half of his skills. The greatest gain, naturally, was Energy Absorption. After consulting with Luo Xiang, Bai Qi came to know that the publicly released beast skill proficiencies by the Federation were not complete. Above the seemingly top-tier Perfect level, there existed another realm called Awakened. As the name suggests, upon entering the Awakened realm, the beast¡¯s skill had a certain percentage of evolving into a higher level skill. Even if it didn¡¯t evolve, its foundational power would significantly strengthen. Of the three pets, Bai Qi was extremely interested in what skills Gamma could evolve, for he was the only one to have upgraded his skills to an awakened state. This was also one of the reasons why he recently became so obsessed with competition. Nevertheless, Bai Qi didn¡¯t plan to continue today. It wasn¡¯t that he was bored, but rather he had more important things to keep him busy. Husky was evolving to Lord Level. In order not to waste the top-grade Etherium Liquid Gold for the Mechanical Beast, Schuck had completely blocked out all external information and devoted himself to designing. He had only come up with the final draft three days ago and completed the modification today. Now, Bai Qi had to use the Evolution Egg to fully merge the Etherium Liquid Gold with Husky. ¡°I wonder what kind of super skills Schuck Beta would acquire?¡± Green Dragon Secret Realm. In the last two weeks, not only did Bai Qi harvest a lot, but Nicholas too had an extremely fulfilling time. Using the seeds brought by Bai Qi, Nicholas not only transformed the entire valley into a sea of flowers but also planted a circle of Tiger Orchids around the valley to absorb the surrounding poisonous gas. He had completely fallen in love with planting. On the contrary, he¡¯d lost interest in the soap operas and games he used to be obsessed with. Nicholas looked around, content with his masterpiece. He found a comfortable position and was about to take a nap when he suddenly felt a fluctuation in the space. ¡°Bai Qi, why are you here?¡± He lifted his head and saw Bai Qi suddenly appearing in the center of the valley. Nicholas asked him this. ¡°Ineedyour help.¡± ¡°Help? No problem. Your business is my business, Bai Qi. So long as it¡¯s not a fight with those legendary creatures, anything else goes.¡± Bai Qi rolled his eyes. If it was a fight with those characters, not to mention you not daring, even if you dared, it would be useless. ¡°Remember you told me that your Jade Breath can freely strip or grant the target Life Force?¡± Nicholas nodded, ¡°Yes, but it¡¯s not Life Force per se, strictly speaking. It¡¯s power of nature. Life force is that of the Red Dragon.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care. As long as it can replenish health.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand indifferently, ¡°Can Jade Breath be used on humans?¡± ¡°It can, but I¡¯ve never tried.¡± Nicholas was stunned for a moment, ¡°Have you lost the will to live, Bai Qi? Why are you thinking like this?¡± ¡°You¡¯ve lost the will to live. Just keep an eye on my situation. If anything unusual happens, rescue me.¡± ¡°Oh ¡­I see.¡± Nicholas nodded as if he understood but actually didn¡¯t. He afterward looked at Bai Qi solemnly. Bai Qi was his only friend, and he would never sit by and watch him in trouble. Seeing that Nicholas understood his idea, Bai Qi summoned Husky. Thanks to the fluid malleability of Etherium Liquid Gold, there was no sign of beetles on Schuck¡¯s mechanical half body, seamlessly connecting with the other half of flesh and blood. If it weren¡¯t for the metallic sheen reflected by Etherium Liquid Gold from time to time, one would not realize that this was a mechanical beast. Bai Qi squatted down and asked, ¡°Schuck, Beta, are you ready?¡± Woof Woof! (Hurry up, I can¡¯t wait to beat up that stinky bone!) ¡°At present, all the mechanical archives that we can bear have been memorized by Etherium Liquid Gold, and the nano-robots have been completely injected. The rest is up to your Beast Control, Beast Master.¡± Bai Qi nodded, put his hands on Husky¡¯s two skulls, and then couldn¡¯t help but remind Nicholas, ¡°I¡¯m starting. Remember to be prepared.¡± ¡°Rest assured, I, Nicholas, have it under control.¡±Seeing Nicholas¡¯s solemn vow, Bai Qi suddenly felt a little nervous for some inexplicable reason. After thinking, he also summoned Alpha to stand by with the injection next. ¡°Well, let¡¯s get started, then!¡± Bai Qi took a deep breath, then activated the Evolution Egg. Just like when Alpha evolved, as soon as the silver liquid appeared, Bai Qi¡¯s physical and mental strength were all drained. However, while he nearly fainted last time, this time although he collapsed, his consciousness was still quite clear. But he can¡¯t hold up for too long, though. ¡°Nicholas, hurry!¡± Feeling his body getting weaker and weaker, Bai Qi summoned up his last strength to shout, only then did Nicholas react. He opened his mouth wide and began to brew Jade Breath. Before that, Alpha had already given Bai Qi an injection to sustain his life first, and then put some distance between them. The Jade Breath was coming late. Despite losing most signs of Undead Creatures due to transformation into Crystal Dragon Bone, Alpha¡¯s essence remained unchanged. The Jade Breath, which was full of powerful vitality, was undoubtedly a deadly poison for him. However, it was a good thing for Bai Qi. As soon as he was covered by Jade Breath, Bai Qi felt his lost physical strength and spirit power replenished instantly, and the Silver Egg was formed in an instant too. Those leaking out Jade Power didn¡¯t dissipate but subtly strengthened Bai Qi¡¯s constitution. He thought using dragon breath to strengthen his body; perhaps he was the only one in this world, right? It should be, at least in this era. Chapter 149 - Chapter 148: War Apostle Chapter 148: War Apostle Translator: 549690339 Feeling the increasing vitality within his body, Bai Qi instantly felt a spark of excitement. The Evolution Egg required physical and mental energy, and the Jade Breath swiftly replenished his strength. With both powering him, wouldn¡¯t his fitness level be pushed to its current maximum in no time? As long as he casually captured hundreds of pets and filled up his progress, Bai Qi felt that he could become a Legend before the end of the training camp! Just as he thought, he acted. Bai Qi looked at the Silver Egg of the Husky, ensuring that everything was alright, before also putting one on Alpha. He then followed the principle of not wasting anything and immediately put on a few more. Just as Bai Qi had anticipated, the vitality depleted by the Evolution Egg was instantly replenished by the Jade Breath. He could feel a surge of unprecedented power flowing within him, providing a thrilling sensation. At this moment, Bai Qi wanted to shout out, ¡°I am invincible, do whatever you want!¡± Just then, Nicholas suddenly stopped. Bai Qi, who was relishing the quick enhancement of his physical condition, looked at Nicholas somewhat discontentedly and asked, ¡°Why did you stop?¡± Nicholas collapsed on the ground with no semblance of dignity, then grabbed some nutritional supplements and stuffed them in his mouth. ¡°You think using a Super Skill is easy? I need to control the intensity of the energy to avoid killing you. I¡¯m not doing this tiring work ever again,¡± he said. Hearing Nicholas¡¯ explanation, Bai Qi slightly pursed his lips in disdain. The young dragons of nowadays lacked a hardworking and patient spirit. It was just a Super Skill; Alpha used it daily as if it was no big deal. Clatter? (¡°Master, it seems you have misunderstood something.¡±) As the vitality brought by the Jade Breath slowly permeated within him and the invincible feeling gradually faded, the aftereffects of mental exhaustion became evident. He had almost forgotten that the Silver Egg used mental energy as well. The consumption might not be as severe as the physical depletion, but with him being immersed in the rapid improvement of his physical state, he had not noticed it. But now that he had calmed down, something felt off. Bai Qi ate two Angel Fruits to temporarily alleviate the feeling of emptiness due to the depletion of his mental energy. He then sat cross-legged and began to meditate. Whether it was the Angel Fruit or any other nutritional supplement and potion sold in the market, it could only directly regenerate physical energy. As for regenerating mental energy, they could only accelerate the recovery. The replenishment effect, if there was any, was minuscule. After all, this wasn¡¯t a game where one could go around the world just by relying on health and mana potions. Hmm, it seemed he would have to find a pet that could replenish mental energy. It seemed like the Blue Dragon in the Dragon Race ranked highly on the mental power scale, right? Four hours swiftly passed by, and a crack appeared precisely on time on the Silver Egg of the Husky. Bai Qi immediately stopped meditating and fixed his eyes on the Silver Egg. The fissure expanded, and dazzling Evolution Light spilled out from it. It was accompanied by a series of thundering and volcanic eruption-like rumbling sounds, which quickly turned into melodious wolf howls. Bai Qi felt his heart pound uncontrollably, to the point where he wished he could immediately engage in a fight. At that moment, countless pieces of information once again entered Bai Qi¡¯s mind. [Skill Name]: Demonic Roar [Skill Level): High Level [Skill Introduction]: Skill of Thunder, Flame, Spirit. It has the roar of Thunder and the Blaze Intimidation that can impose deterrence on the enemy, remove the negative state of its own spirit, and temporarily boost its fight power. [Skill Name]: Thunder Flame Power [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Introduction]: Skill of Thunder, Flame. It combined the destructive power of Thunder Power with the blasting ability of Blast Power to possess the purest destructive power. The best defense is a good offense. Wow, was there even a war cry skill? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes glistened. Although the Demonic Roar from Husky was a variant of the deterrence type of skills, just like Alfa¡¯s dragon prestige, it was far superior in functionality. Even though the deterrence ability might not be as powerful and comprehensive as Dragon Prestige, it could remove negative mental states. Furthermore, it could boost combat power temporarily. This was an absolute army buff. If he encountered a Beast Master like Gu Shan who could summon double the number of pets, while partnering with this skill, wouldn¡¯t they be invincible in combat! He just wasn¡¯t sure if it would have a counterproductive effect on Alpha. After all, it seemed like both Thunderbolt and Blast were quite counterproductive to the Undead Department. After going through the Demonic Roar¡¯s information, Bai Qi saw the Thunder Flame Power and suddenly felt somewhat disinterested.n Originally, the Husky had already mastered these two powers. Combining these two pure distractive skills would certainly raise their power. However, compared to Demonic Roar, it still was not as comprehensive. Crack! The Silver Egg split open, revealing a large hole. A silvery-grey fluid flowed out of the egg, passing by Bai Qi as if it had a life of its own before spreading rapidly to the surroundings. ¡°My flowers!¡± Seeing this, Nicholas instantly screamed out in pain and was just about to stop the silvery-grey fluid when the fluid suddenly changed direction, streaming up into the air and solidifying at a speed visible to the naked eye. Seeing this, Bai Qi had a feeling of what was happening, and the information that entered his mind once again proved him right. [Skill Name]: Mechanical Lord [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Introduction]: Skill of Mechanical, able to mimic any mechanical creation freely. The explanation was simple and succinct. It seemed as if this wasn¡¯t even a Super Skill. However, Bai Qi was delighted. To freely mimic any mechanical creation, was, of course, the ability brought about by Etherium Liquid Gold. It certainly had to do with the fact that Husky had memorized a large number of mechanical blueprints in advance. However, this was not the main value of this skill. One man was an army! With this skill, Husky could thoroughly break free from the limitations of a Mechanical Beast: the stronger it was, the larger its size. As long as Husky was willing, it could switch freely between various weapons, and judging by the current situation, it seemed it could solidify several small turrets at once without any problem. Only, when using this skill in future battles, he mustn¡¯t allow Beta to take control. Watching the giant double-headed wolf statue gradually form overhead, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but twitch at the sight. This kind of action, it had to be the work of that fool Beta, no one else could¡¯ve done this. Howl¡­ Finally, behind a melodious howl, the Silver Egg completely cracked open, and a towering double-headed giant wolf slowly emerged. Nearly four meters in length, its silver-gray body shimmering with a metallic luster, red and blue energy currents occasionally flashing across its body. There was no longer any trace of the Arctic Ice Wolf. Seeing Husky¡¯s transformation, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t resist asking, ¡°Have you guys fully transformed into the Mechanical Species?¡± ¡°Not exactly, we just thought it looked cool.¡± Um¡­ Is this the rational wolf, Schuck, that I know? ¡°If you, Beast Master, don¡¯t like it, I can retract it.¡± Seeing the surprise on Bai Qi¡¯s face, Schuck quickly retrieved the Etherium Liquid Gold covering his whole body, revealing Husky¡¯s signature black and white fur. Um, because of the evolution to Lord level, its original forelimbs have been restored? Probably also due to the Evolution Egg. Looking at the Husky in front of him, who now, except for an additional metallic wolf head, bore very little difference from the Arctic Ice Wolf, Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°From now on, keep this shape unless in battle.¡± Although the Mechanical Wolf looked cool, it was a bit too cold. After all, if you want to pet a dog, it should be warm and furry. However, for battle, having a metallic body does have some advantages, at least considerably increasing the defence capabilities. Woof woof! Woof woof! (Human, where¡¯s that smelly bone? I want to have a go at it!) Beta, who had also regained consciousness, was clearly eager to get moving, constantly looking for Alpha. Bai Qi pointed at Alpha, who was draped with five Silver Eggs, and said, ¡°Wait. It hasn¡¯t finished hatching.¡± Howl! (Aha, this stinky bone must be hiding because it sensed my strength!) Seeing Beta¡¯s smug face, Bai Qi was speechless. He then placed both hands on Husky¡¯s two skulls. [Name]: ??? (Schuck, Beta) [Race]: Mechanical Species, Wolf Species (Spiritual Mutation) [Growth Level]: Third tier, Level 2 [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Racial Skills]: Perception (Mid-Level, Awakened), Mechanical Lord (Super Level, Proficient), Demonic Roar (High Level, Beginner), Thunder Flame Power (High Level, Master), Soul Whisper (High Level, Master) [Energy Value]: 2348000 [Condition]: Evolvable ¡°There¡¯s still no race name¡­¡± Bai Qi squinted at Husky¡¯s increasingly streamlined skill bar. The original Blast Strengthening and Blast Claw are gone, which he expected having integrated into Thunder Flame Power. As for Current Resistance, Etherium Liquid Gold had substantial resistance to various energies, probably absorbed by the Mechanical Lord. However, the Perception skill brought him some surprise. ¡°Did it just awaken like this?¡± Bai Qi smiled, pleased. While the skills were scarce, they were the essence. Just one Mechanical Lord was enough for Husky to operate. Paired with Demonic Roar and Thunder Flame Power, it would be a reliable damage dealer. Bai Qi estimated that if it came to pure damage output, Alpha may not be a match for Husky now. That silly dog, it finally stood firm! Bai Qi patted Husky¡¯s head and said, ¡°Since it¡¯s a fresh evolution again, let¡¯s give you another name.¡± Woof woof? (A new name? I¡¯ve thought of one ¡°Shut up!¡± Bai Qi elegantly Ignored Beta¡¯s words, pondered for a moment, and said, ¡°One Man Army¡­ well, let¡¯s call you War Apostle!¡± Woof woof? (Apostle? I refuse! It sounds like a henchman¡¯s name!) Schuck sighed, looked at Bai Qi, and said, ¡°War Apostle, Beast Master, your ambition seems a bit grand¡­¡± Bai Qi shrugged, ¡°It¡¯s fair enough, the Mechanical Species originated from war, didn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°It seems so.¡± Schuck nodded. The double-headed wolf sculpture on his head turned back into a liquid and quickly flowed back onto Schuck¡¯s body, but the volume did not change much. ¡°The extension is good, but who knows how it holds up in actual combat.¡± Bai Qi glanced unconsciously at the lounging Nicholas by his side, and then at Alpha, who was still hatching, and had no choice but to suppress his urge to test Husky. He would have to wait until tomorrow to find someone else for a trial run¡­ Chapter 150 - Chapter 149: The Lone Brave Chapter 149: The Lone Brave Translator: 549690339 The next day. The assembly hall. Zhou Yan looked around and still didn¡¯t spot Bai Qi. She grumbled, ¡°This Bai Qi hasn¡¯t been seen since yesterday afternoon. Where on earth has he run off to?¡± Bai Qiucha explained, ¡°He must have gone to the Green Dragon Secret Realm. After all, Sir Nicholas seemed to be only willing to communicate with Bai Qi at present.¡± Every legendary creature was a considerable wealth for the Federation. To avoid offending Nicholas, the association hadn¡¯t appointed anyone other than Bai Qi to make contact. Seeing Zhou Yan in such a state, a smirk appeared on Bai Yuxiao¡¯s face, saying, ¡°Sister Yan, are you worrying about Bai Qi? Could it be¡­ Ouch!¡± ¡°Such a young age, and look what¡¯s going on inside your head.¡± Zhou Yan gave Bai Yuxiao a hefty punch and said resolutely, ¡°I arranged a duel with him in the afternoon. But damn, I waited all afternoon and he never showed up. If I ever run into him again, I¡¯m going togivehim what for!¡± Hearing this, Xiao Yuan laughed, ¡°Speaking of this, Bai Qi promised to have a duel with me using main pets, but he hasn¡¯t kept his word yet. I suffered quite a blow from being ignored by the new ¡®madman¡¯ of the Tower of Competition.¡± ¡°New? Who¡¯s the old one?¡± Zhou Yan was stunned and asked curiously. ¡°Who else could it be but you?¡± Lu Qing suddenly spoke up from the side, then directly ignored Zhou Yan¡¯s furious expression, saying, ¡°Today is Teacher Zhang¡¯s class. I suggest you all stop chatting.¡± After saying that, Lu Qing pushed up his glasses and walked away. ¡°Is the ice-cold guy coming today again?¡± Zhou Yan couldn¡¯t help but shudder, obviously a bit apprehensive. In comparison, Zhang Shan¡¯s practical class was moderate, unlike Xiao Zhang who frequently dissected ferocious beasts or Luo Xiang who kept causing trouble. However, the Schizonepeta Tower he served and his icy demeanor made Zhou Yan feel cold, even if he was just standing there. ¡°A notice came last night. The Number Plates Battle will start today for three days.¡± Normally reticent, Gu Shan suddenly spoke up when he heard Zhou Yan asking. ¡°The Number Plates Battle?¡± Zhou Yan was taken aback, then showed a sinister smile. She patted Gu Shan¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°Gu Shan, haven¡¯t you always wanted to defeat Bai Qi? Now¡¯s your chance to show the results of your training. Don¡¯t worry, with your lord here, you won¡¯t have any problems!¡± ¡°Yes, boss!¡± Gu Shan nodded repeatedly, like a loyal follower. Li Mu beside him also seemed a bit excited, but quickly subdued his emotions. Unless he surpasses Bai Qi in runes, defeating Bai Qi in a fight wouldn¡¯t mean anything! ¡°Huh, you all arrived quite early!¡± Just then, Bai Qi finally arrived late. He came up to the group, asking, ¡°What are you guys discussing?¡± ¡°Nothing, just planning how to beat you up later.¡± Zhou Yan wore a mischievous smile, pulling Gu Shan towards her and saying, ¡°This time, you might have to fight alone.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion, then saw Bai Qiucha being led away by Bai Yuxiao, and finally realized. ¡°Is it the Number Plates Battle today again?¡± Xiao Yuan nodded, ¡°Yes, given the time duration, Teacher Zhang should have put a lot of ferocious beasts in there. You¡¯d better form a team early.¡± ¡°Uh, thanks.¡± Ever since Bai Qi locked down an area, except for the association banning spatial treasures, the special training students had developed a good habit. Sticking together. Leng Feifei appreciated this behavior, after all Beast Masters had to stick together to survive in the wild. However, Zhang Shan disagreed because the Number Plates Battle was meant to train the students¡¯ individual fighting and survival skills. Although sticking together was important, it could significantly affect the quality of his classes. Therefore, by weighing the two, Zhang Shan made a small concession, allowing the students to form pairs. Of course, in response, he also slightly increased the number of ferocious beasts in the secret realm. But it seemed like he had been abandoned now. There was no need to consider Xiao Yuan and Li Mu, the best buds. Zhou Yan seemed to have attached herself to Gu Shan, and Bai Qiucha was dragged away by Bai Yuxiao. So, his remaining option was¡­ Lu Qing? Bai Qi looked at Lu Qing not far away, and imagining the two of them working together gave him the chills. Forget it, he would get annoyed to death even if he wasn¡¯t killed by the ferocious beasts. Besides, who said fighting alone was definitely a disadvantage? Being a solo warrior was quite impressive. ¡°Everyone, listen carefully to today¡¯s task.¡± Zhang Shan walked into the assembly hall on time, and went straight to the point without any superfluous words. ¡°This time it¡¯s the Number Plates Battle as usual, the scoring system remains basically unchanged, but the number plates won¡¯t be handed out to individuals ¨C you have to get them from the ferocious beasts.¡± Zhang Shan pointed to the badge on his chest, ¡°After you enter the secret realm, I¡¯ll tell you your unique number through the badge. Everyone needs to find at least one number plate with their number, otherwise their scores will be invalid.¡± ¡°The time allotted is three days. I will bring you all back at the exact time.¡± ¡°Now, everyone get ready to enter the secret realm.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Shan opened the random door, indicating everyone to enter. ¡°The difficulty has increased quite a bit this time¡­¡± Receiving the number after entering the secret realm practically meant nobody could target anyone in advance, and even after entering the secret realm, it would be hard to identify targets. Moreover, the task required finding one¡¯s own number plate, obtained from ferocious beasts, but with only a three-day time limit. It was clearly designed to force everyone to act independently. A completely transparent scheme. Quietly, Bai Qi gave Zhang Shan a thumbs-up. This frosty man might strictly adhere to all the rules and top-down instructions on the surface, but he wasn¡¯t devoid of cunning. It suddenly became clear why Luo Xiang got along with Zhang Shan. These two were fundamentally the same. Seemingly discerning Bai Qi¡¯s sinister judgment, Zhang Shan sharply turned around and coldly rebuked, ¡°Bai Qi, quickly enter the secret realm, or else you¡¯ll be marked as skipping class.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Bai Qi nodded and strode into the random portal. After Bai Qi left, Luo Xiang popped up from somewhere, staring at the images that kept appearing on the screen and saying somewhat speechlessly, ¡°Another number plate war. Can¡¯t you come up with something new?¡± Zhang Shan said, ¡°Data prove that the number plate wars are the best way to train Beast Masters¡¯ abilities to fight independently in the wild. Why change?¡± Luo Xiang sighed helplessly and said, ¡°You are so stubborn, no wonder those kids call you the frosty man. You¡¯re ¡®purely¡¯ scary.¡± ¡°What are you doing here? You shouldn¡¯t have a class today, should you?¡± Luo Xiang replied, ¡°The Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm has encountered some issues lately, the association asked me to check it out, so you might have to take over my classes.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to.¡± ¡°No problem, just supervise self-study.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Shan nodded, his gaze never leaving the screen. Only after confirming all the students were in place, he began to transmit the numbers to the students¡¯ badges. ¡°Tsk, seems like he¡¯s also playing some new tricks.¡± Seeing Zhang Shan¡¯s operation, Luo Xiang took some interest and asked, ¡°You¡¯ve even engraved the number on the beast¡¯s skin. That¡¯s good. Any other hiding places?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°What do you mean ¡®no¡¯?¡± ¡°It means literally¡ªjust this one number plate.¡± ¡°¡­ A student worth teaching indeed!¡± Once again, the world spun around him, and Bai Qi found himself on the grassland, faint footsteps echoing in the distance. After two weeks of training, all the students had developed the habit of quickly finding a safe place to hide upon landing. No longer were there any rookies who would just start a fight. Hum, hum¡­ Soon, Bai Qi felt a humming in the badge on his chest, and a number was emitted. ¡°Number 1? I don¡¯t have to be 13 again.¡± Bai Qi was quite satisfied with his plate number this time. Just as he was about to check the location, he heard a rustling noise from the bush not far away. Ferocious beasts! And there are quite a few! A silver array flickered, and Husky was summoned in an instant. It sniffed the scent of the ferocious beasts almost immediately Awooo, awooo¡­ (Human, we are surrounded by ferocious beasts, and there are quite a few¡­) ¡°I see, I¡¯m not blind.¡± Bai Qi rolled his eyes, observing the wolf pack that had surrounded them. He said, ¡°Perfect, let¡¯s try out your new abilities!¡± ¡°Roger.¡± Schuck responded coolly, his body immersing with silver Ethereal Flowing Gold in an instant. It continued to spread under his feet, quickly forming a massive circular platform. Around the platform, several towers formed rapidly, with a strong Thunder Flame Power condensing at the mouth of the cannons, firmly locking onto the wolf pack. ¡°All targets have been locked. Shall I kill?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± As he finished speaking, dozens of Thunder Flame Powers poured out, completely engulfing the wolves. When the Thunder Flame Power dissipated, the grassland within tens of meters around him had been transformed into a site of destruction. As for the wolf pack, they were no longer existent, not even a trace remained. This Thunder Flame Power, it¡¯s quite powerful! Bai Qi, who initially had no interest in the Thunder Flame, instantly changed his perspective. He hadn¡¯t expected the combination of the Mechanical Lord and Thunder Flame Power to be so powerful. He had been wrong before. However, he felt like he didn¡¯t have much to do with this¡­ Awooo! Awooo! (In this world, no one can stop this doggo¡¯s progress!) Beta, feeling stronger than ever before, was exhilarated beyond belief, even holding his head a bit higher. ¡°Stop showing off, if anyone should, it should be Schuck.¡± Bai Qi landed a punch on Beta¡¯s head. Seeing the disturbance caused by the previous attack on the grassland, he smiled slightly. Since the cannons were fired, there was no need for stealth anymore, right? ¡°Schuck, turn me into¡­¡± Chapter 151 - Chapter 150: The Phoenix Myth of the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken Chapter 150: The Phoenix Myth of the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken Translator: 549690339 The Secret Grasslands. Gu Shan peeked out from behind a large tree, cautiously observing a gargantuan creature sleeping on another tree not far away. [Name]: Grass Cutter Flame Chicken [Nature]: Fire attribute [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord [Growth Level]: Four Stage Nine Level [Description]: Mythically said to possess phoenix blood, can freely control fiery flames, but dislikes hot places, prefers living in lush greenery. A Four Stage Nine Level High-grade Lord, definitely not something he could deal with, regardless of how powerful his Elemental Resonance might be, it couldn¡¯t make up for such a huge disparity. However, he had no plans of taking it on himself. Around Gu Shan, behind trees, a few silhouettes could vaguely be seen, all of them targeting the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken. Coo? Perhaps sensing the gaze of humans, the grass cutter flame chicken, which was sound asleep, suddenly stood up to assess its surroundings, revealing clearly the number displayed on its foot to everyone. Number 1. After two days time, most of the students finally got over it, realising that the number in this contest was only one. Meaning, only one person would be able to pass this exam. Because of this, understanding the truth, all the Beast Masters formed pacts with each other to maintain distance, in hopes of being the first to find the ferocious beast associated with Number 1. Yet, upon seeing the grass cutter flame chicken in front of them, whose size and strength were far beyond their imagination, almost everyone chose to wait. Helpless, they simply couldn¡¯t win against it! ¡°Qiao Li, are we just going to sit here and wait?¡± Ran Xu, who was already rather impatient with waiting, watched the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken that had once again fallen into a deep sleep and couldn¡¯t help but itch impatiently to take action. Qiao Li at his side, rolled his eyes in response, ¡°You go if you want, anyways I admit that I can¡¯t do it.¡± ¡°But what if someone takes the first shot? If we fail this and incur the wrath of Instructor Leng, the points deduction can be quite serious.¡± The training camp worked on a points system. During the training period, the instructors and the Six Tower Masters would score the students¡¯ actions. And it was not just about adding points. In Luo¡¯s words, our special training never deducts points, at most it adds negative points. However, up to now, most instructors gave them positive points, the only exception being Zhang Shan. Making too many unnecessary movements during real combat was a reason for point deduction. Choosing the wrong tactic, point deduction. Not immediately confirming the safety of the surroundings in the secret realm, point deduction. Many students at one point speculated that Zhang Shan was dispatched by the association to suppress their points, preventing them from exchanging points for mythical materials. This idea only reached the stage of speculation and was abruptly ended before any further developments could take place. The reason was quite simple. Cowardliness¡­ ¡°There are more than sixty people fighting for one number plate. Even if points get deducted, there are plenty of people who¡¯ll be in the same boat. What¡¯s there to worry about?¡± Qiao Li said, ¡°If my guess is correct, Instructor Zhang Shan probably wants us to cooperate and jointly bring down this grass cutter flame chicken, and then score us based on our performance in the fight.¡± ¡°Cooperate? Doesn¡¯t Instructor Zhang hate cooperation the most? I heard that last time he even argued with Instructor Leng over this issue.¡± Ran Xu raised a question, and Qiao Li simply shrugged nonchalantly, ¡°That¡¯s why I said it¡¯s a guess. What else do you plan to do? Have a one-on-one fight with the flame chicken and then deal with the others?¡± ¡°Uh, nevermind.¡± Ran Xu was left speechless. Leaving aside the issue of taking on the flame chicken alone, if it came to dealing with those freaks, he would rather accept the point deduction. Just then, there was movement in the surroundings. A female knight riding on a pegasus emerged from the tops of the trees, charging straight towards the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken. Who else could it be if not Zhou Yan? ¡°Roast chicken, obediently become this fortress master¡¯s side dish!¡± Clearly, Zhou Yan was still immersed in role-playing, showing no sign of awareness that she was launching a surprise attack, and began yelling before she even got close. Coo, coo! Awakened by Zhou Yan¡¯s yell, the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken that was about to drift off to sleep was suddenly startled awake, letting out a furious call. With a violent flap of its wings, a terrifying wave of intense heat instantly swept across several hundred meters around it. Although Zhou Yan was fully prepared, the red flame of the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken countered the cold flame of the undead, forcing her to withdraw. ¡°What did this big sister do to reach Stage Four and still be such a loose cannon?¡± Looking at her own hair, which was slightly curled due to the high temperature, Bai Yuxiao couldn¡¯t help but comment. Then, she immediately entered the state of dematerialization. Your head can be broken, your blood can flow, but your hair cannot be without oil. The hairstyle that was just done yesterday couldn¡¯t be ruined. As for whether using such a talent might be somewhat wasteful? Heh ¨C A talent that can¡¯t protect the hairstyle, what¡¯s the use of him! Looking at the two utterly contrasting fools, Bai Qiucha couldn¡¯t resist sighing in exasperation. ¡°Never mind, let¡¯s go too, this big guy isn¡¯t that easy to deal with.¡± ¡°Right, dragging this out forever isn¡¯t an option either.¡± Xiao Yuan nodded in agreement. Seeing the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken, entirely enveloped in fiery flames, he said wryly, ¡°Li Mu, you¡¯d better handle this one. This fellow is too much for me, it¡¯s completely restraining my ability. I¡¯ll provide support.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Li Mu nodded, the rune array flashed in front of him, and a Ground Dragon completely enveloped in steel armor appeared instantly, charging towards the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken without hesitation. [Name]: Sand Land Dragon [Nature]: Ground System [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord [Growth Level]: Four Stage One Level [Introduction]: The Ground Dragon species can draw upon the power of the earth to fight, strong in both attack and defense. However, due to its destructive environmental impact, causing desertification, it has been hunted by humans and its numbers have declined drastically. As soon as Sand Land Dragon entered the field, everyone felt the ground shake beneath them. The Grass Cutter Flame Chicken immediately changed targets, spewing a scorching flame at the Sand Land Dragon that instantly charred trees and earth everywhere it passed. ¡°Sand Land Dragon, use Sandstorm!¡± Seeing this, Li Mu didn¡¯t panic at all. He calmly gave an order, and the Sand Land Dragon immediately raised its forelimb and smashed heavily into the ground. The previously thriving land instantaneously turned into shifting sand, which then swept towards the blistering flame like a wave. However, Li Mu had clearly underestimated the heat at the base of the flame. The sandstorm only blocked it for a moment before the flame melted a hole through it. The Grass Cutter Flame Chicken then broke through the wall of sand and charged towards the Sand Land Dragon. ¡°Damn it, don¡¯tyou dare ignore me!¡± Seeing himself disregarded by the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken, Zhou Yan¡¯s forehead veins were bulging. His Soul of the General expanded instantly, wrapping up the remaining Pegasus. ¡°Prepare to meet your maker!¡± Zhou Yan, enveloped in a cold flame, channeled all his strength into his spear, targeting the back of the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken¡¯s head. Seizing the moment when Grass Cutter Flame Chicken was distracted, Sand Land Dragon charged straight at it. Cluck cluck! Just as their attacks were about to hit the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken, the chicken flapped its wings and vaulted from the ground, forcefully evading the two attacks. It shot its sharp claws straight at Zhou Yan and the Sand Land Dragon. Whoosh! Clang! Just then, a white figure flashed past, pulling Zhou Yan away from the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken¡¯s claws. A protective shield also appeared above the head of the Sand Land Dragon, but it only served as a momentary deterrent before the chicken¡¯s claws shattered it, leaving three deep wounds on the dragon¡¯s body. ¡°Besides its ability to control red flames, the claws of the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken are as sharp as the most advanced cutting machine in the Mechanical Engineering Department. You two are literally asking for death, aren¡¯t you?¡± Lu Qing adjusted her glasses. A Mechanical System Elf made entirely of crystals sat quietly on her shoulder with its hands extended. Unsurprisingly, the protective shield had been produced by it. [Name]: Mechanical Girl ¨C Crystal [Nature]: Crystal Clan, Mechanical System [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Growth Level]: Third Stage Eighth level [ Introduction]: This is a special creature from the Era of the Law Emperor, made from crystalline mechanical workings. It was unearthed from a secret territory by the Beast Master Association ten years ago. ¡°Thank you.¡± Having been assisted by the girl he liked, Li Mu was obviously a bit embarrassed, but still expressed his gratitude. Xiao Yuan, standing next to him, patted Li Mu¡¯ s shoulder to show his understanding and summoned a plant attribute pet to start treating the injuries of the Sand Land Dragon. Even though they hadn¡¯ t been able to completely block the attack, they had managed to deflect the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken¡¯s claw strike. Otherwise, the Sand Land Dragon would¡¯ve suffered much more damage than it already had. Lu Qing simply nodded when she heard him. Gazing at the now enraged Grass Cutter Flame Chicken, she said, ¡°The Grass Cutter Flame Chicken¡¯s ranged and melee attacks are both strong, but its defense is weak. Try to stick with ranged attacks and wear it out as soon as possible.¡± ¡°Bai Qiucha, we might have to rely on you.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, put Zhou Yan down, deactivated the Skeleton Armor and the Bone Dragon immediately returned to its massive form, blowing a breath of dragon fire at the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken. The Grass Cutter Flame Chicken apparently realized the Bone Dragon¡¯s power and countered with its own flames, causing a stalemate to ensue. ¡°They both use the same cold flame, but Brother Cha¡¯s Bone Dragon is definitely stronger.¡± Seeing the Bone Dragon effortlessly holding off the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken, Zhou Yan couldn¡¯t help but admire. ¡°Brother Cha¡¯s Skeleton Dragon is an Emperor-level bloodline creature after all. Even though Brother Cha¡¯s Spirit Master talent suppresses it to the Lord Level, its true nature remains the same.¡± Still maintaining his state of dematerialization, Bai Yuxiao climbed onto the Ghost Dragon and said, ¡°Since cold flames work, let me try to help a bit too!¡± His Ghost Dragon had been found in the same secret territory as Bai Qiucha¡¯s Bone Dragon. Except Bai Qiucha¡¯s Dragon retained its original strength, whereas the Ghost Dragon was only at the Lord Level. However, he was content. After all, not everyone could make a pact with an Emperor-level bloodline creature and survive the ordeal. ¡°Right, let¡¯s all go together.¡± Zhou Yan and Li Mu, having regrouped and adjusted their strategy, prepared to attack again, while Lu Qing and Xiao Yuan took every chance to assist them. Facing this multi-pronged attack, the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken gradually lost its previous dominance, and when Gu Shan and other third-stage Beast Masters also joined, things became increasingly difficult for the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken. Cluck cluck! As an entity on the verge of advancing to the fifth stage, how could the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken bear this humiliation? It let out a growl, its body suddenly erupted in three-foot-high flames, followed by a dazzling glow of evolution. ¡°This is¡­ a second-stage evolution?! Is the legend true that the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken can evolve into a phoenix?¡± Chapter 152 - Chapter 151: Good luck and great prosperity, chicken for Chapter 151: Good luck and great prosperity, chicken for dinner tonight. Translator: 549690339 Upon seeing the changes in the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken, the expressions of Bai Qiucha and the others changed instantly. ¡°We must prevent it from evolving, or even if it only evolves into a low-level Monarch, we won¡¯t stand a chance.1 Bai Qiucha¡¯s face turned serious, and a complex Rune Mark appeared on his forehead. It looked somewhat similar to the one Bai Yuxiao had used to deceive Bai Qi, but it was obviously more intricate. ¡°Brother Cha, can you handle the power of the next stage of the Bone Dragon?¡± Bai Yuxiao¡¯s face changed upon seeing this, and she hurriedly tried to stop him. Xiao Yuan, who seemed to know something, said, ¡°You haven¡¯t been a Four Stage Beast Master for very long, it¡¯s better not to do this. After all, this is just training. If there is an accident, the coach won¡¯t just sit idly by. Bai Qjucha shookhis head, ¡°I know, but I¡¯ve also trained hard these days. Moreover, it¡¯s not a full unsealing, I should be able to bear it.¡± After saying this, Bai Qjucha continued to stimulate his talent, and the aura on the Skeleton Dragon¡¯s body also rapidly increased, sweeping the entire field with a king-like aura. Almost simultaneously, all the students felt an indescribable fear from their respective beasts. The aura of a king, terrifying indeed! Watching Bai Qjucha¡¯s appearance, Xiao Yuan wasted no more words, ¡°Everyone, use all of your power to interrupt the evolution of the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken!¡± Upon hearing this, everyone activated their talents and went all out attacking the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken. However, the state of the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken was obviously extraordinary at this time. Its body was wrapped in a blazing flame that could even burn energy, and the attack of the crowd couldn¡¯t even make a dent. Ultimately, their levels were simply too low. Even with a few Four Stage Beast Masters present, the gap in levels was great. Now, their only hope was Bai Qjucha. Boom! At this moment, a column of blue-red energy flew in from the distance, instantly engulfing the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken, followed by a shocking boom that reached everyone¡¯s ears. ¡°Thunder Flame Power, Gu Shan?¡± Zhou Yan turned his head to look at Gu Shan. When he saw the thundercloud looming above Gu Shan¡¯s head, he was stunned. If it wasn¡¯t Gu Shan, who else could integrate the Thunder Flame Power? ¡°1 think I have an idea who it is.¡± Just as everyone was puzzled, Xiao Yuan suddenly thought of something. He looked in the direction of the sound, and when he saw the silver-grey Wolf Tank slowly appearing in his sight, he confirmed his guess. ¡°Could it be, Bai Qj?¡± Spectating Bai Qjucha, who had been interrupted in his unsealing process by the Thunder Flame Power, was surprised to see the appearance of a tank in the grassy secret realm ¨C a weapon of war that should have been impossible to bring in. He also thought of a certain person. ¡°Who else could have done something like this?¡± Xiao Yuan glanced at the disappearing light of evolution above the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken¡¯s head, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes. If he remembered correctly, the highest level among Bai Qi¡¯s three beasts was only at the third stage, right? Such a powerful impact, could it be a super skill? Under the curious eyes of everyone, the silver-gray tank finally arrived in front of everyone. Bai Qj then popped his head out of the hatch. ¡°Where¡¯s that chicken? Did it run away?¡± Bai Qj looked around but could not find the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken. ¡°It should be burnt to a crisp.¡± Zhou Yan replied woodenly, then suddenly came to a realization, ¡°Bai Qi, you jerk, the only code was on that chicken. Now that it¡¯s turned to ash, what do we do?¡± ¡°Uh, if I say that just now wasn¡¯t me, would you believe me? Seeing the resentful looks from the others, Bai Qi scratched his head in embarrassment. Just as he was about to come up with an excuse, the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken, thought to have turned to ashes by everyone, suddenly burst forth from the ground, its roar echoing through the sky, and the scarlet flame on its body was slowly beginning to change into gold. ¡°Its evolution is not over yet, what are you all dawdling around for? The always vigilant Lu Qing coldly said, maneuvering a robot girl to attack the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken. However, the robot girl was mainly used for assistance, and these attacks were like a drop in the bucket for the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken. ¡°Damn, even that kind of attack cannot interrupt its evolution? It seems that the legend of the Phoenix Bloodline is true.¡± Bai Qjucha¡¯s face fell, and looking at the wound on the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken¡¯s body that was slowly being healed by the golden flame, he was certain that it must have acquired the Phoenix Bloodline. In this way, even if the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken had not completely evolved, with this healing ability, unless they killed it with a single strike, any attack would be wasted. After all, the huge energy value difference between the levels of the beasts was a fact. Cycle fighting had no use. If it wasn¡¯t for this, why would the Federation care so much about the cultivation and recruitment of legendary creatures? The reason laid here. It looks like I have to use that move. I¡¯ll probably have to stay in bed for a while afterward. Looking at the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken recovering its injuries, Xiao Yuan weighed his options and asked Bai Qi, ¡°Bai Qi, how many more times can you use that skill you just used?¡± ¡°Only for a short while, any more and I would run out of energy.¡± Xiao Yuan nodded, ¡°Good, we will attract the attention of the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken. You seize the opportunity, try to see if you can kill it with one strike. Otherwise, if it drags us into a war of attrition, we will have to risk Cha using his power.¡± ¡°Considering the coach has yet to interrupt the game, it seems he intends for us to try and defeat this guy. Even if we fail, there shouldn¡¯t be any problems.¡± Bai Qi understood, and looking at the Beast Masters around him who were still attacking in an attempt to delay the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken¡¯s recovery, he said, ¡°So in short, as long as I attack it with greater force than its healing speed, it should work, right?¡± Xiao Yuan paused, ¡°That¡¯s correct, but¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s all I need to know.¡± Before Xiao Yuan could finish, Bai Qi had once again crawled back into the tank. ¡°Bai Qi, don¡¯t be reckless, wait for us¡­¡± Seeing Bai Qi about to launch an attack, Xiao Yuan hurried to stop him, only to see the wolf-headed tank begin to contort like liquid, barrel after barrel extending from it, quickly transforming into a fort full of gun holes. And that was not all, after the barrels took shape, complicated runes slowly surfaced, soon covering the entire fort. ¡°What the hell is this thing! I¡¯m getting the creeps!¡± Bai Yuxiao stared at the war fort, goosebumps covering his body. ¡°Mechanical Engineering Department, could this be Bai Qi¡¯s Double-headed Wolf?¡± Gu Shan was the first to react, immediately associating the scenario with the most probable situation. Just as the others were about to object, they saw the giant wolf-head cannon appearing on the top of the fort and closed their mouths. It really was that idiot¡­ ¡°Beta, Demonic Roar.¡± Awoooo awoooo¡­ (Understood, listen to my melody¡­) A melodious chorus of howls passed by, Bai Qiucha and the others felt their spirits lift, as their pets showed significant increases in both their attack power and frequency. Group strengthening skill? Bai Qiucha and the others exchanged glances, but did not waste the opportunity, ordering their pets to attack at full force. ¡°Schuck, lock the target.¡± ¡°Target locked, Thunder Flame Power charging¡­¡± ¡°Thunder Flame Power charging complete, ready to fire.¡± Seeing the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken sense something was off and struggling to rid the others¡¯ entanglement, Bai Qi grinned. ¡°Everyone get out of the way, I won¡¯t be held responsible for any deaths or injuries!¡± Upon hearing this, the crowd hesitated for a moment before choosing to retreat without hesitation upon seeing the grimacing mechanical behemoth behind them. Cluck cluck cluck cluck! The Grass Cutter Flame Chicken, having rid the others, gave a crow and flew toward the Husky, wrapped in gold flames, clearly aiming to stop Bai Qi¡¯s actions. ¡°Sorry, but you¡¯re too slow.¡± Bai Qi pressed on the button in front of him, and the wolf-head cannon at the top immediately fired a hefty shock wave, pushing the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken onto the ground. Before the Flame Chicken could resist, the fort began to rumble, streams of Thunder Flame Power like free money sprayed out from the gun holes all over the fort, completely covering the area within several tens of meters of the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken. ¡°Gu Shan, are you still thinking of challenging Bai Qi?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t thinkl¡¯m sick.¡± Zhou Yan and Gu Shan exchanged glances, temporarily abandoning the idea of challenging Bai Qi. Meanwhile, Ran Xu and Qiao Li gave up on avenging their past humiliation entirely. How should they feel about Bai Qi bringing in the Secret Realm Ring that seemed a little normal at least¡­ Luckily the fire coverage did not last too long, and about half a minute later the fort fell silent. By then, the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken had turned into a roast chicken and lost all signs of life. However, the fort also lost its solid state and turned into a pool of liquid that slowly retracted. Subsequently, the Husky collapsed listlessly onto the ground, with no hint of desire to move. Bai Qi got down from the Husky in silence, saying: ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you to save a little energy? Over two million energy units were depleted all at once, have you forgotten the hardship Alpha had? And¡­¡± In response to Bai Qi¡¯s reprimand, the Husky had no intention of refuting. At this point, it was completely out of it. Awoooo¡­ (I think I saw an old lady waving at me¡­) ¡°Energy depleted excessively, entering temporary hibernation¡­¡± ¡°So, this is what you meant by ¡®a short while¡¯. I m the fool. Xiao Yuan approached Bai Qi with a bitter smile on his face. All his attention had been on the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken, and he had not noticed the issue in Bai Qi¡¯s words. Instead of once or twice, but a short while, are the skills being calculated by time now? ¡°Although runic amplification was used, the energy consumed just now was at least over two million, right Bai Qi?¡± Lu Qing glanced at the data displayed on the glasses and stirred up rare ripples in his eyes when looking at Bai Qi. Meanwhile, Li Mu, who also noticed this, secretly clenched his teeth. Following the current trend, would he be no match for Bai Qi in real combat? Upon hearing Lu Qing¡¯s words, Zhou Yan rushed over to grab Bai Qi by his collar, shouting, ¡°Over two million? Bai Qi, what did you feed your pet to make it so plump?!¡± ¡°Exactly, my Ghost Dragon has nowhere near this much energy, you better give us the secret formula, or you won¡¯t leave here upright today!¡± Bai Yuxiao also stared at Bai Qi menacingly; if Bai Qi dared utter a single word of refusal, he would definitely storm Bai Qi with a flurry of punches. Surrounded by a group of shrewd eyes, Bai Qi also broke out into a cold sweat, and pointed to the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken, now emanating a roasted aroma. ¡°That, how about we have chicken first?¡± Chapter 153 - Chapter 152: Free-range or Captive-raising Chapter 152: Free-range or Captive-raising Translator: 549690339 | The Secret Meadows. Underneath the land, washed by the Mechanical Lord, traces of residual Thunder Flame Power could still be seen flowing. Clearly, it would be impossible for it to restore itself in a short time. Slightly away on the grasslands, Bai Qi and his team were relishing their roasted chicken. Zhou Yan swiftly tore off a piece of roasted chicken and took a big bite, saying, ¡°As expected of a chicken about to evolve into a King-level, this taste, this texture, I don¡¯t think I will be able to eat any other chicken after this.¡± ¡°The energy owned by high-grade Lord Creatures far surpasses that of Elite Creatures. If you don¡¯t want to die of overeating, you should continue eating like this.¡± Lu Qing unexpectedly tossed in her opinion, tore off a small chunk of chicken to eat, then wiped her mouth and told Bai Qi, ¡°I¡¯m full, thanks for the treat.¡± ¡°Um, you¡¯re welcome.¡± Bai Qi shrugged lightly, not worried about the situation mentioned by Lu Qing at all. Overnutrition? He quipped. Ever since he got the Evolution Egg, he only worried he might die suddenly one day, but he had never concerned about dying from overeating. Of course, what Lu Qing said was not wrong. So most of them stopped eating when they felt full and only tore some off for their pets to eat. Although consuming the meat of the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken wouldn¡¯t make any significant difference, it could certainly replenish the energy they spent in the previous battle. Woof! Woof! (This chicken is great, Bai Qi, let¡¯s eat this every day from now on!) As the main battle force annihilating the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken, Husky naturally received the biggest chunk. ¡°Eating high-grade Lord Creature every day? You think this is a chicken bought from the market¡­¡± Bai Qi rolled his eyes. Since starting the training, they had eaten a lot of low- level Elite Creatures. High-grade Lord, they could only fantasize about that. Um¡­They could consider that once they leveled up in the future. ¡°Bai Qi, here you go.¡± Bai Qiucha handed a chicken foot marked with a No.l label to Bai Qi. Xiao Yuan and others were not taken aback by Bai Qiucha¡¯s action. They seemed to have accepted it. During the recent battle, Husky had shown superior power to other creatures at the same stage, and even more advanced. Although Xiao Yuan and several others were one level above Bai Qi, they admitted that they only had higher energy values; achieving an explosive output like Husky was challenging for them. Moreover, this beast was his secondary pet! ¡°Well, then I won¡¯t be polite.¡± Bai Qi took the chicken foot from Bai Qiucha. The Grass Cutter Flame Chicken was indeed about to evolve into a King-level creature. Despite being bombarded crazily by Husky, it just turned into a roast chicken. These chicken feet were not damaged at all. According to the description given by Bai Qiucha and others, the sharpness of these chicken feet was also terrifying. Hard and sharp, they seemed compatible with Alpha¡¯s giant sword. Bai Qi put away the chicken foot of the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken, planning to let Alpha absorb it later. ¡°But wouldn¡¯t the Iceberg guy reclaim this thing?¡± ¡°Anything you gain during the training period is your own harvest. The Association will not reclaim it.¡± Just as Bai Qi muttered softly, a cold, emotionless machine-like voice came from behind him. He jumped up from the ground and greeted, ¡°Good day, Instructor!¡± Zhang Shan nodded silently, gazing at the almost devoured body of the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken behind Bai Qi, said, ¡°All of you performed well this time. Even in the face of contingency, you didn¡¯t lose your composure, and chose the right response. You have all initially qualified to survive in the wild.¡± Hearing Zhang Shan¡¯s words, everyone fell silent, staring blankly at Zhang Shan, unable to believe their own ears. ¡°Qiao Li, am I insane or did the Ic¡­ Instructor Zhang just praise us?¡± ¡°You¡¯re probably not, or else I might be too.¡± Bai Qi looked at Zhang Shan in surprise too. Since Zhang Shan took up the teaching post, he had always pointed out their mistakes. He had never praised them. And today, he changed his tune? There must be something fishy! Sure enough, before everyone could recover, Zhang Shan made a series of critiques about their behavior. ¡°Zhou Yan, when you knew that the enemy¡¯s power was higher than yours, but you weren¡¯t sure about their combat skill, you still launched a close-up attack. Do you think you have the physical body of Legendary Creatures?¡± ¡°Bai Yuxiao, your talent for Dematerialization should be the most suitable for harassing the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken. Why didn¡¯t you utilize your advantage?¡± ¡°Gu Shan, even though you¡¯re the lowest in level, you could have inflicted significant damage to the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken through Elemental Resonance. Why were you so hesitant?¡± ¡°Bai Qiucha, the Skeleton Dragon is the most powerful among all your beasts. Why did you risk unsealing it and give up your advantage?¡± ¡°Xiao Yuan, you also¡­¡± Why¡­Why¡­ A series of questioning made the young Beast Masters, who were a little happy just now, fell into a low mood. They wanted to retort, but on second thought, it seemed to be the case. Soon, Bai Qi was the only Beast Master left in the field who hadn¡¯t been pointed out by Zhang Shan. After all, the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken was defeated by Bai Qi. Zhang Shan should have no place to nitpick, right? But Zhang Shan indeed deserved his reputation for his impartial, hard-line stance. After a pause, he directed the criticism to Bai Qi. ¡°Bai Qi, did you use a Super Skill just now?¡± Bai Qi nodded and replied, ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Then do you know why even legendary creatures don¡¯t consider super skills as regular skills?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi instantly thought of Nicholas¡¯ previous situation and guessed what Zhang Shan was about to say. ¡°You drained all the energy of your pet beast as soon as you arrived on the battlefield. Have you ever thought about what you would do if the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken had successfully evolved and hadn¡¯t died?¡± Bai Qi remained silent for a long time before speaking up, ¡°Thank you for the reminder, Instructor. I¡¯ll be careful next time.¡± Seeing Bai Qi admit his mistake so easily, Zhang Shan was somewhat taken aback. The series of examples he had prepared were forcibly held back. ¡°Next time I encounter such a situation, I¡¯ll prepare a large, no, a giant power bank in advance.¡± Pfft!!! As soon as Bai Qi spoke, Zhou Yan couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter, too late to cover it up. ¡°Good idea, I look forward to your performance.¡± Zhang Shan gave Bai Qi a poker-faced gaze before vanishing from the secret realm. Everyone else immediately received feedback on this number scramble battle from their badges. ¡°Huh, did I pass?¡± ¡°Me too!¡± ¡°Haha, you two scum, I got ¡®good¡¯!¡± ¡°Wow, I can¡¯t accept this¡­¡± ¡°The icy man is truly a warm-hearted person. Although he scolded us harshly, he still recognized our efforts.¡± Looking at the word ¡°Pass¡± displayed on his badge, Zhou Yan patted his chest contentedly and then leaned over to Lu Qing, asking, ¡°Qing¡¯er, what¡¯s your grade?¡± Lu Qing pushed her glasses up and said, ¡°Excellent.¡± As a supporting contestant, every decision Lu Qing made was right. Her evaluation by Zhang Shan was the lightest, and it was not excessive to get an ¡°excellent.¡± Zhou Yan looked envious and solemnly swore, ¡°I¡¯m so envious! I will definitely consult you before I act next time.¡± ¡°Give it up, your brain isn¡¯t capable of restraining your body¡¯s instincts.¡± Zhou Yan: ¡°¡­Qing¡¯er, are you really my best friend?¡± ¡°If you put it that way, no.¡± ¡°Oooowww¡­¡± Listening to their conversation, Bai Qi refreshed his understanding of Lu Qing once again. He initially thought Lu Qing was a cold and high-achieving girl, but she turned out to be a dark-hearted glasses girl? He felt he shouldn¡¯t provoke her further. ¡°Bai Qi, what was your grade? You performed so well, should be excellent too, right?¡± Zhou Yan, who was severely battered by Lu Qing¡¯s words, ran over to Bai Qi, curiously asking. ¡°I haven¡¯t checked yet, it should be.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders, activated his badge, and started checking. ¡°Huh? Why isn¡¯t there a grade?¡± Tower of Decision. Zhao Futu looked at the data reported by Zhang Shan, his face full of smiles. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that you would give this kind of evaluation only two weeks into training?¡± Zhang Shan nodded and said, ¡°Yes, although Bai Qi¡¯s field combat experience is not as good as the others, his adaptability far surpasses them. I think the hands-on training doesn¡¯t mean much to him anymore, he can skip the class.¡± Zhao Futu nodded, turned to Leng Feifei, and said, ¡°Instructor Leng, what do you think?¡± Leng Feifei nodded and said, ¡°I agree with Zhang Shan¡¯s view. Bai Qi has great potential, and it¡¯s indeed possible to pass up on the general combat class.¡± ¡°Since both of you agree, let¡¯s execute it this way.¡± Zhao Futu put down the documents in his hand, and his secretary immediately took them and stamped them. ¡°However, the combat class takes up a large proportion in the training. Do you have any plans for Bai Qi during this time?¡± Zhang Shan pondered for a moment and said, ¡°Bai Qi is very interested in the competition. How about letting him stay in the Tower of Competition? Tower Master Bai can arrange some different types of opponents to go there, which can also help Bai Qi accumulate combat experience.¡± Leng Feifei immediately expressed her opposition, saying, ¡°Bai Qi¡¯s advantage lies in his creativity. Moreover, staying in the Tower of Competition for too long could lead him to misconceptions about field combat. I suggest sending him to a real wild environment and giving him real-world training.¡± ¡°No, with Bai Qi¡¯s current combat power, the nearby wilderness of the city won¡¯t be of any use to him, unless we throw him into the uncontrolled area, which is too risky.¡± ¡°Risky? Twenty years ago, all Beast Masters started their training in the wild.¡± ¡°Times have changed, and besides, Bai Qi only skips my combat class. He still needs to attend many other classes.¡± ¡°Those are just theoretical lessons. They can be made up later. Compared with realistic combat power, we can put them aside for a while.¡± ¡°I disagree with that¡­¡± Seeing that Zhang Shan, who usually didn¡¯t oppose the command, was arguing with the head instructor Leng Feifei, a smile emerged on Zhao Futu¡¯s face. ¡°Since you two can¡¯t persuade each other, why not listen to my opinion?¡± Chapter 154 - Chapter 153: Nicholas the Timid Dragons Gift Chapter 153: Nicholas the Timid Dragon¡¯s Gift Translator: 549690339 | ¡°Off to the capital for a deployment mission?¡± Bai Qi looked somewhat reluctant as he examined the file handed to him by Zhang Shan. He was counting on scoring more points to exchange for legendary materials. Now, being deployed somewhere with an indefinite return date would impede his point accumulation. ¡°Can I refuse?¡± Zhang Shan nodded, ¡°Of course you can. Although it¡¯s an order from the Association president, refusing is within your rights.¡± Wow, there¡¯s not even a hint of bribery; are they resorting to bullying now? Bai Qi sighed quietly, ¡°Could I know the details of the task? After all, I¡¯m only a Third Stage Beast Master, I don¡¯t think I would be of much help, would I?¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi, Zhou Yan and others who were listening nearby out of curiosity rolled their eyes in unison. Just a Third Stage Beast Master, he said! It¡¯s just that simple! Have you ever seen a Third Stage Beast Master who could take down a Four Stage Ferocious Beast? Zhang Shan shook his head, ¡°I wasn¡¯t informed of the specifics of the mission. You can ask the accompanying personnel when the time comes.¡± ¡°Accompanying personnel?¡± Bai Qi froze, then saw Luo Xiang walk in from outside and wave at him, ¡°No need to guess, it¡¯s me.¡± ¡°Alright, I think I get the gist of it.¡± Luo Xiang had deciphered the most Secret Realm Towers in the Association. If he was going, it was safe to say it was related to the Secret Realm Towers. But there were plenty of Secret Realm Towers in Songlin City, and several of them were yet to be deciphered. Was it necessary to go all the way to the capital? Luo Xiang approached Bai Qi, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you¡¯re excused from your combat class. For other classes, the old man said all you need to do is pass the final assessment.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, he wasn¡¯t bothered about the assessment, but about the points! Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s reaction, Luo Xiang chuckled, ¡°I know what you¡¯re thinking. You will be able to earn points during the deployment mission. It won¡¯t be any less than what you get from regular training.¡± ¡°Then there¡¯s no issue.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi sighed in relief. As long as it didn¡¯t affect his ability to get points to trade for legendary material, he didn¡¯t really care about the task. ¡°We were supposed to leave today, but because they added you at the last minute, it¡¯s postponed to tomorrow. You should wrap up your affairs as soon as possible.¡± Bai Qi nodded, he hadn¡¯t even been at the headquarters for a month, so the only thing he had to take care of was Nicholas the Dragon. ¡°If you¡¯re leaving Instructor Luo, who will teach our rune class?¡± Finally, someone noticed the problem. Luo Xiang¡¯s face instantly showed a sly smile, patted Zhang Shan who was beside him and said, ¡°Of course, it will be Teacher Zhang.¡± Upon hearing this, everyone erupted in uproar, sensing a bleak future ahead. Bai Yuxiao came next to Luo Xiang and quietly said, ¡°Um, Xiang bro, consider taking me along? After all, I study history and I¡¯m an absolute pro!¡± Luo Xiang shrugged, ¡°I don¡¯t mind, but are you certain you won¡¯t be beaten to death by Tower Master Bai?¡± ¡°Never mind that then, my dad might really kill me.¡± Bai Yuxiao shrank his neck and no longer spoke. ¡± I need to contact the capital now, so I¡¯ 11 leave first. I¡¯ 11 come to your room to fetch you tomorrow.¡± Luo Xiang pulled Zhang Shan along and said to the other students, ¡°I still need to give a crash course to your Teacher Zhang. Your Rune class today will be a self-study session!¡± ¡°Long live Instructor Luo!¡± Upon hearing Luo Xiang¡¯s words, Zhou Yan immediately cheered but noticed the others trying to suppress their laughter, looking at her oddly. Zhou Yan immediately figured out the awkward situation and turned stiffly. Sure enough, Zhang Shan was silently watching her and his constant somber expression made it impossible for Zhou Yan to read his thoughts. Great, joy turning into sorrow¡­ Thankfully, Zhang Shan didn¡¯t have the habit of lashing out on the spot and took one more glance at Zhou Yan before leaving with Luo Xiang. Once they confirmed Zhang Shan had indeed left, the other students finally cheered. Bai Yuxiao quietly gave Zhou Yan a thumbs up. ¡°Sister Yan, you are fearless, daring to act this way right in front of our icy- faced man. Accept my respect!¡± Zhou Yan¡¯s eyes twitched. Just as she was about to lash out, Bai Qiucha, who rarely participated in such jokes, couldn¡¯t help but tease her, ¡°Yan sister, I know you¡¯re happy, but I think Teacher Zhang might have a grievance with you, don¡¯t you think?¡± ¡°You two¡­¡± Zhou Yan¡¯s veins popped out on her forehead and she felt an urge to beat these two. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Teacher Zhang has always been fair. He definitely won¡¯t let personal matters affect your studies, but off the record¡­¡± ¡°Dead for sure.¡± Li Mu¡¯s final words doused Zhou Yan¡¯s fiery spirit, rendering her listless. She suddenly thought, why not attend the rune class? Seeing Zhou Yan¡¯s reactions, the other students couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. Subsequently, they left the assembly hall in groups. From the time they began the formal training regime, their schedules had been jam-packed. As they now had a rare chance to rest, they absolutely wanted to cherish it. Bai Qiucha walked up to Bai Qi, expressing some regret, ¡°I actually wanted to have a full-on practice match with you, but it seems like there¡¯s no chance now.¡± Because Bai Qi had been training his Slime Monster, he would usually have that creature participate in the Tower of Competition and so Bai Qiucha never had the opportunity to spar with Bai Qi. Now with Husky demonstrating power far surpassing its level, he naturally wished to have a good fight with Bai Qi. However, Bai Qi now had to head out on an assignment soon, giving priority to managing everything related to the Legendary Giant Dragon. It would be inappropriate to challenge him to a fight now. ¡°No worries. Judging by Luo Xiang¡¯s words, I should be back soon, we can fight then.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, laughing, ¡°Who knows? By then I might have become a Four Stage Beast Master.¡± ¡°Ha, you think becoming a Four Stage Beast Master is as easy as climbing stairs? You just declare it and it happens? If you manage to advance within a month, I¡¯ll live-stream myself eating¡­¡± Bai Yuxiao sneered and started talking, but instinctively stopped halfway. Even though he had joined the training camp temporarily, he had heard loads about Bai Qi over these days and was well aware of how quickly Bai Qi had become a Beast Master. Could this fellow really advance to Four Stage within a month? Impossible, advancement after the Third Stage isn¡¯t that easy. He couldn¡¯t possibly surpass this young master in talent, right? Right, impossible. With that, confidence returned to Bai Yuxiao¡¯s face. He was just about to finish his sentence when he was interrupted by Lu Qing. ¡°Although I don¡¯t mind watching your live stream, to avoid hurting everyone¡¯s eyes, I recommend you be more careful with your words.¡± ¡°Uh, forget I said anything.¡± Seeing Lu Qing¡¯s response, Bai Yuxiao awkwardly swallowed his words. ¡°I need to make a trip to the Green Dragon Secret Realm, we¡¯ll chat later.¡± Bai Qi waved at them and then took his leave. He didn¡¯t have much to pack in his dormitory, so after he got to the range of the teleportation to the Green Dragon Secret Realm, he activated the Green Dragon Pendant and arrived in the Realm. Nicholas, who was meticulously taking care of the supplements in Jade Valley, saw Bai Qi return so quickly and asked with confusion, ¡°How come you¡¯re back so soon, Bai Qi?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been gone for three days, how is that quick?¡± Bai Qi rolled his eyes and said, ¡°But I might need to leave for a while after this, so I probably won¡¯t be able to come here and see you often.¡± ¡°You won¡¯t be coming anymore?¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Nicholas instantly put down his tools and said, ¡°Did you break the rules, Bai Qi? Did you offend those scary creatures outside? How disloyal of you! If they come looking for me, I won¡¯t be able to handle them!¡± ¡°How aboutthis,I¡¯ll run with you!¡± With that, Nicholas turned around and ran into the cave, seemingly making preparations to escape. ¡°Just how many weird TV shows have you been watching in the past few days¡­¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly, ¡°I¡¯m simply going on a mission, if it goes smoothly I could be back in a few days. I¡¯m not running away.¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s good. That scared me.¡± Nicholas quickly sighed in relief upon hearing this and continued sorting out his plants. Damn, when did Nicholas start to get so opportunistic? No good. It seems like besides nurturing his high-end tastes, I also have to reshape his values. Bai Qi silently planned future lessons for Nicholas, ¡°You sure there¡¯s nothing you need me to prepare for you? Once I¡¯m gone, there won¡¯t be anyone around to find you.¡± ¡°No worries, I survived all these years. Plus, it¡¯s not bad taking care of the plants every day either.¡± Nicholas considered it and said, ¡°Can you find me some horticulture materials? I saw on TV that a lot of impressive people enjoy doing this.¡± Well, his intentions could be purer. Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but tease him, but he still ran out to buy a bunch of horticulture books for him, and magnified them about ten times before bringing it in. ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll be going.¡± Bai Qi was ready to leave when Nicholas suddenly remembered something and said, ¡°Wait.¡± With that, Nicholas returned to the valley and rummaged around for a bit, then he brought out a piece of emerald green dragon scale. ¡°You seem to be in great need of vitality. This is a piece of dragon scale left by my mother. Although the effect might have lessened a bit due to age, it should still aid you.¡± Green Dragon Scale? Bai Qi looked surprised, he was just about to reach out and accept it when he paused, saying with hesitation, ¡°I don¡¯t think this is appropriate. After all, it¡¯s part of your mother¡¯s remains. This seems a bit disrespectful.¡± Nicholas waved him off, ¡°It¡¯s fine. Us Green Dragons don¡¯t really care about that. It will just slowly return to nature if left here, it¡¯s better to help you out.¡± Nicholas paused for a moment before adding, ¡°After all, you¡¯re the only friend I have, Nichols. I don¡¯t want anything to happen to you, or else I¡¯ll die of boredom.¡± After hearing Nicholas¡¯ words, Bai Qi was filled with guilt. His intention of helping Nicholas was primarily to turn him into a disposable dragon. However, it seemed like Nicholas had genuinely considered him a friend. Alright, from now on I¡¯ll pay more attention and find some interesting things for him. Chapter 155 - Chapter 154: Starry Sky Gate Chapter 154: Starry Sky Gate Translator: 549690339 Thud. Thud. Thud. Luo Xiang appeared punctually at Bai Qi¡¯s door, knocking on the heavy portal. ¡°Hmm¡­is it already morning?¡± Despite having been up all night, the somewhat excited Bai Qi set aside his Green Dragon Scale and opened the door. ¡°Brother Luo, are we leaving now?¡± Luo Xiang nodded and said, ¡°They¡¯re rushing us over there, so we should set off early.¡± Having said that, Luo Xiang suddenly sniffed, saying, ¡°You just came back from the Green Dragon Secret Realm, your aura is teeming with the power of nature?¡± What the, he can smell that? Is he part dog? Bai Qi looked doubtfully at Luo Xiang, Could Luo Xiang, like Li Xusheng, also be a double agent? ¡°Don¡¯t imagine things, I am a pure human; I¡¯ve just traversed through numerous bizarre secret realms, so my senses have been honed.¡± There are such benefits to exploring secret realms? It seems that I need to go out and run around more when I¡¯m free. ¡°Okay, let¡¯s get going, they seem quite rushed.¡± Bai Qi nodded at Luo Xiang¡¯s words and quickly left the dormitory with him. A small aircraft was waiting for them. ¡°Mad Owl ¨C Model III? Tsk¡­ It¡¯s a pity that the blueprint the Thirteenth Bureau traded with us doesn¡¯t include these, otherwise we could change Husky directly into an airplane.¡± Bai Qi regretfully smacked his lips as the Thirteenth Bureau¡¯s blueprint includes most of the seven-stage and lower mechanical weapons, armors, and a series of other things. However, there definitely won¡¯t be something like a strategic aircraft like the Mad Owl. After all, some things could only be controlled by the Federal Government. A man in a blue military uniform came down from the aircraft and saluted Luo Xiang, saying, ¡°Master Luo, can we depart now?¡± ¡°No problem, let¡¯s go.¡± Luo Xiang nodded, then pulled Bai Qi onto the aircraft. The man immediately entered the cockpit and the Mad Owl swiftly lifted off, immediately disappearing into the sky. Watching the rapidly receding scenery outside the window, curiosity flashed in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. Seeing this, Luo Xiang smiled faintly and asked, ¡°Are you curious as to why it is the military personnel who are meeting us?¡± Bai Qi nodded. Having stayed in the headquarters for a while, Bai Qi had learned about some situations commoners wouldn¡¯t normally find out. Although the Beast Master Association was the only official Beast Master organization certified by the Federation and both sides cooperated frequently, it was limited to official activities. Just like the practical exercises in Gusu City- they were all managed by the military, and the military would hire Beast Masters from the Association to teach. However, at the end of the day, the Beast Master Association was still an independent civilian organization. It was only a win-win cooperation with the Federation, and there was even a sense of competition subtly present between them. Of course, this didn¡¯t mean that there was no cooperation between the members of the two parties. After all, it wasn¡¯t an age of ignorance, and it was quite normal for someone from the military to hire Luo Xiang to help solve some problems. However, what was the deal with him being included? ¡°Actually, a rookie like you would normally not be included in this task. The Chairman seems to think highly of you and specifically added a berth for you.¡± Bai Qj was taken aback and asked, ¡°Is this mission very dangerous?¡± Luo Xiang shrugged, responding, ¡°I suppose so. At least it¡¯s somewhat dangerous for Beast Masters below the Fourth Stage.¡± Bai Qi understood but didn¡¯t make a big deal of it. Since the Chairman let him go with Luo Xiang, it meant that he was quite confident of his safety. He was probably interested in his Breaking the Void talent that was yet to manifest. Well, maybe he could take advantage of a secret realm and gather a few mythical resources. Tianyuan City. If Songlin City still retained an exotic antique charm, then Tianyuan City, the capital of the Federation, was a thorough future city. Whether it was the streets or buildings, or anything else that moved and didn¡¯t move, besides humans, were nearly all made up of mechanical creations. In fact, Bai Qi even saw a car transform into a robot to carry its female owner¡¯s packages. It could race and carry the load without feeling tired, it seemed that Decepticons and Transformers were the ultimate boyfriends? Soon, the Mad Owl landed in front of a massive landing strip. ¡°Mr. Luo, we¡¯re here.¡± The pilot opened the cabin door, saluted the two of them again, and once the two had disembarked, he immediately soared away again. ¡°Master Luo, sorry for dragging you all the way over here.¡± Seeing the two disembark, a man in a suit immediately walked over from not far away. That voice sounds familiar. Bai Qi turned at the sound and discovered that it was Minister Yi who had greeted them at the plane, the man he had met before due to the Gemini Tower. However, Li Xusheng was nowhere to be seen. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that I would be personally received by Minister Yi, I¡¯m quite flattered,¡± Luo Xiang said with a faint smile, ¡°Is the Thirteenth Bureau very free lately?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. It¡¯s just that we do have time to receive Master Luo,¡± he replied. Bai Qi, seeing the two smiling faces, could feel the sudden tension in the air. Do these two have a grudge against each other? Or was it just that Husky was naturally hostile to its own kind? Nevertheless, Yi Yu, as one of the ministers of the Thirteenth Bureau, quickly shifted the topic. He turned to Bai Qi and said, ¡°Long time no see, Bai Qi. The Rune Puppet you traded last time has been of great help to the Thirteenth Bureau.¡± ¡°Long time no see.¡± Bai Qi nodded his head, casually responding. A Rune Puppet? Wasn¡¯t that used for teaching purposes? Could there be something else hiding inside? It felt like he¡¯d been bumped. Bai Qi was quietly alerted, while Luo Xiang proposed,¡± Show us the situation first.¡± Yi Yu nodded, then turned and led them both to another car. ¡°It¡¯s a bit far away, please be patient with the wait.¡± ¡°No problem, we¡¯re not in a hurry.¡± Luo Xiang shrugged indifferently, made himself comfortable at the back seat, and started to rest. He really didn¡¯t want to chat with Yi Yu. Seeing that the usually talkative Luo Xiang was unusually silent today, Bai Qi made a clear understanding of their relationship and decided to stay quiet as well. Old Qin and Luo Xiang shared the same attitude towards Yi Yu. Naturally, Bai Qi understood how he should behave. Yi Yu clearly understood the attitude of Luo Xiang. Therefore, he remained silent all the way till they arrived at a huge metal door. ¡°We¡¯re here.¡± As soon as Yi Yu stepped out of the car, two men dressed in Thirteenth Bureau uniforms approached. ¡°Team leader, the Bureau Chief is already urging.¡± Yi Yu nodded, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll explain it to the Chief.¡± Then, Yi Yu turned to Luo Xiang and Bai Qi and said, ¡°Please follow me. The field around the secret realm is too strong. We need to use the Starry Sky Gate to get in.¡± ¡°Starry Sky Gate?¡± Bai Qi was startled, visibly excited. ¡°Is it the same Starry Sky Gate that can randomly teleport any organism and material to anywhere within the Snare¡¯s coverage?!¡± Yi Yu nodded, saying ¡°That¡¯s right. However, I¡¯m not sure about the exact extents it can reach, since I don¡¯t have an in-depth knowledge of Mechanical Engineering.¡± After Yi Yu¡¯s confirmation, Bai Qi¡¯s gaze towards the metal door changed. The Starry Sky Gate, a large-scale space transmission device invented by humans, surpassed any known space artifacts or space creatures in terms of its transport scale and distance. In a way, one of the reasons why the Federation could maintain absolute control over such a vast territory, aside from the monitoring of the Snare, was this Starry Sky Gate. However, they needed to use the Starry Sky Gate to access the secret realm they were going to visit, and just to transport only three of them? Bai Qj went closer to Luo Xiang and asked, ¡°Brother Luo, can you tell me where exactly are we going?¡± ¡°The Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm.¡± Bai Qi was stunned by Luo Xiang¡¯s reply. The Emperor, who rallied the scattered human race, transforming the subservient relationship between humans and ferocious creatures, that Emperor? Were they going to visit that very Emperor¡¯s secret realm? Luo Xiang said, ¡°Don¡¯t get too excited, it¡¯s just a guess at the moment. We¡¯ll have to wait until we get inside to confirm.¡± Hearing Luo Xiang, Yi Yu nodded, saying, ¡°That¡¯s right, despite the manpower and resources invested by the Thirteenth Bureau and the Beast Master Association, we haven¡¯t yet penetrated the core area, which is why we invited Master Luo back.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t expect Bai Qi to be here too, if two people with the Breaking the Void Talent work together, I think we can easily solve the problem.¡± Bai Qi felt awkward when he heard that. Even though he indeed entered the secret realm by finding the backdoor twice, he was very aware that he didn¡¯t have the Breaking the Void talent, so Yi Yu was thinking too much. But with Luo Xiang there this time, there shouldn¡¯t be any problems. Although according to Luo Xiang himself, the Breaking the Void Talent was unreliable, Bai Qi could at least confirm that Luo Xiang had a pretty high success rate since he had already cracked more than one hundred Secret Realm Towers. As the three of them were talking, the Starry Sky Gate was activated. A layer of light, stretching out like a starry sky, quickly covered the entire metallic door. ¡°Alright, please step in.¡± Yi Yu stepped aside, signaling the two to go first. Luo Xiang was obviously quite familiar with it and didn¡¯t hesitate to step through. Seeing Luo Xiang make the first move, Bai Qi immediately followed. The instant he passed through the light barrier, he found himself in another world. There wasn¡¯t even a ripple or a shake, signs typical of space transmission. Was the Federation¡¯s space transmission technology so powerful now? If he could learn this, it seemed that he wouldn¡¯t need a Flying System Beast contract. Just as this thought flashed through Bai Qi¡¯s mind, he immediately suppressed it. The Starry Sky Gate was even more important than some core weapons, and not even Federation members had a chance to access it, let alone a Beast Master Association member like him. Instead of bothering with this, he thought it would be simpler to own Space System Beast. Alternatively, it wouldn¡¯t be impossible to find some Space System Resources and cultivate one himself. The only thing was, as a Mechanical Engineering student, he really wanted to learn it¡­ Chapter 156 - Chapter 155: Emperors Secret Realm (Feeling bad, so added an update) Chapter 155: Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm (Feeling bad, so added an update) Translator: 549690339 In the moment when the three of them crossed through the Starry Sky Gate, Bai Qi felt he was targeted by dozens of gazes with a hint of killing intent. Soldiers, and ones who have been fighting in the outskirts for years! Bai Qi swiftly made the judgment. However, as soon as these gazes noticed Yi Yu, they quickly receded as if nothing had ever happened. ¡°We¡¯ve arrived.¡± Yi Yu pointed to the ground in front of them, pockmarked by deep holes, ¡°Over here is the area managed by the Thirteenth Bureau. The area managed by the Association is to the north. Master Luo, would you like to head north first?¡± Luo Xiang shook his head, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. Whichever side is cracked open first, both will start development simultaneously. Let¡¯s just stay close.¡± Yi Yu responded, ¡°Alright, I will arrange someone to lead Master Luo into the secret realm.¡± Having said that, Yi Yu turned around and left, giving Bai Qi the time to start observing his surroundings. The expansive ground had been artificially dug into square pits with sides around ten meters long, and large equipment was arranged around the pits. From the patterns flickering on the screens, it seemed like they were deciphering runes. Bai Qi moved closer to one pit and observed at the bottom a large bronze door covered in ancient runes. They seemed somewhat similar to those in the Rune Dictionary, but were more complex. They were more akin to those on the Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube. ¡°Does it feel like the runes are not quite the same as those of Professor Dong¡¯s?¡± Noticing Bai Qi¡¯s confusion, Luo Xiang explained, ¡°The earliest runes can be traced back to the Founding Emperor Period. All the runes contacted later by mankind originated from that era. However, during the era of the Law Emperor was when the runes became widespread. Most of the runes studied by the Rune Department are from the Law Emperor¡¯s era, so there are still quite a few differences.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Simply put, runes from the Founding Emperor Period are like Oracle Bone Script, while those from the Law Emperor Period are like Bronze Inscriptions or Seal Script. Easy to understand. ¡°But why are so many pits dug here?¡± While he was speaking, Bai Qi suddenly realized something. He then turned to look at the numerous pits with incredulity in his eyes. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me all of these are entrances to the Secret Realm Tower?!¡± Luo Xiang nodded, ¡°Yes, and no.¡± ¡°The Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm is not quite the same as other Secret Realm Towers. Rather than calling it a tower, it would be more appropriate to call it a mausoleum.¡± ¡°A mausoleum?¡± Bai Qi was greatly surprised on hearing this. Though there were many types of Secret Realm Towers, he had never heard of one being converted into a mausoleum before. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s reaction, Luo Xiang couldn¡¯t help laughing, ¡°Since it¡¯s a mausoleum, it must have been built by someone else. This was probably constructed by the followers of the Emperor.¡± ¡°Among these doors, some lead to the Emperor¡¯s Mausoleum, others lead to high-risk Secret Realms, and some are simply just doors.¡± Speaking of this, Luo Xiang had a look of irritation on his face, ¡°Although I can understand that preventive measures were taken to ensure that the Emperor¡¯s Mausoleum was not invaded by thieves, making so many doors in the same area, I don¡¯t know which bastard came up with this idea.¡± These measures were definitely to deter you thieves¡­ Bai Qi shrugged, ¡°So, is this the Secret Realm that the Association traded the Gemini Tower for the development rights?¡± Luo Xiang nodded, ¡°That¡¯s correct. Even if there was no trade, the Thirteenth Bureau would have eventually cooperated with the Association. But because the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm is so special, the Association simply didn¡¯t bother to bargain.¡± Bai Qi silently agreed with Luo Xiang¡¯s assertion. With so many doors, it would indeed be challenging to handle it all without some help. Historically, the Association has a longer history than the Federation. At this moment, Yi Yu walked over and said, ¡°Perfect timing, the Special Ops team is about to depart. You two should join them.¡± Luo Xiang nodded, and behind Yi Yu, a fully armed squad slowly emerged. There were five people in the team, led by a tall middle-aged man who looked very steady and reliable¡ªpresumably the leader. Behind him stood three men and a woman, one of whom was Li Xusheng, whom Bai Qi had met in the Tower of Gratitude. Seeing Bai Qi here also surprised Li Xusheng, but he didn¡¯t show it. His eyes were indifferent, focused on the path ahead. ¡°This is Master Luo Xiang from the Association. He is here to help us crack the secret realm. As for this one, you are probably aware of him already, it¡¯s Bai Qi, who discovered the Rune Evolution a few days ago.¡± Yi Yu pointed to Luo Xiang and Bai Qi, briefly introducing them. However, the Special Ops team showed no reaction, as if Yi Yu had just introduced two rocks. ¡°Your task is to escort them safely to the entrance of the next level. Understood?¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Upon hearing Yi Yu¡¯s instructions, the Special Ops team finally responded. Yi Yu then looked at Bai Qi and Luo Xiang, ¡°I have some other matters to attend to, I won¡¯t be able to accompany you guys in. If you have any questions, just ask Captain Wang Huai.¡± Luo Xiang nodded and headed straight for one of the large pits without waiting for the Special Ops team. Bai Qi didn¡¯t hesitate either and quickly caught up. Seeing Luo Xiang¡¯s demeanor, Wang Huai exchanged glances with Yi Yu, then led the Special Ops team to follow them. Since Luo Xiang had participated in the original exploration and development of the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, he was clearly very familiar with the place. He quickly arrived at a large gate heavily guarded by soldiers. Luo Xiang looked at Wang Huai, ¡°What¡¯s the situation?¡± Upon hearing this, Wang Huai immediately stepped forward, ¡°We have temporarily confirmed that this door indeed leads to the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm. However, this should not be the central area, but rather the Emperor¡¯s training ground.¡± ¡°Training ground?¡± Luo Xiang raised an eyebrow, as if he had thought of something. A strange smile appeared on his face. ¡°Yes, although we haven¡¯t discovered the existence of the Guardians yet, we are certain it is a training ground.¡± Wang Huai nodded and handed an electronic board to Luo Xiang, saying, ¡°The vanguard team has already discovered the entrance to the next area and have begun deciphering it. Based on our current progress, it seems we need to get through this training ground first.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve already sent people to test it out. The training ground adjusts its opponents based on the level of the individuals entering. So, Master Luo, we might need you to suppress your strength for a bit, otherwise it would be difficult for us to make a breakthrough.¡± Luo Xiang returned the electronic board to Wang Huai and said, ¡°That won¡¯t be necessary. I¡¯ll go it alone, you just need to handle this person.¡± ¡°That¡­¡± A moment of reluctance flashed in Wang Huai¡¯s eyes. After looking at the three runes on Bai Qi¡¯s left hand, he said, ¡°Would it be better if we escorted Mr. Bai Qi to the entrance of the next area? We might be able to find out something more.¡± They had gleaned some information about Bai Qi. He might have some knowledge of runes, but unraveling the mysteries of the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm was out of the question. Without a doubt, Luo Xiang¡¯s purpose in bringing Bai Qi here was high likely to broaden his horizon, and incidentally, to boost his reputation. After all, participation in the resolution and development of the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm was indeed, no, extremely significant in one¡¯s career track record. ¡°No need, just let him join in the breakthrough, as long as he doesn¡¯t die.¡± Luo Xiang gave Bai Qi a wave, ¡°I¡¯ll go first, have fun.¡± Then he opened the entrance and disappeared into thin air. Bai Qi rolled his eyes. Why was Luo Xiang as callous as Old Qin? Couldn¡¯t they have any minimal sense of protection for the young talent? Well, it felt like he was relying on the wrong person. Seeing Luo Xiang acting arbitrarily, Wang Huai felt helpless. He turned to Bai Qi and said, ¡°Mr. Bai Qi, I suggest you seriously consider whether you need us to escort you to the entrance of the next area.¡± The main task of their group was to attempt to break through the test of the training ground, but they were diverted to show the way by Yi Yu at the last minute. Luo Xiang was justified, as being a prominent Master of the Sunrise Level, although his presence would increase the difficulty of the breakthrough, his contribution was undeniable. However, Bai Qi, as a Third Stage Beast Master, seemed somewhat of a burden. Therefore, the simplest method was to leave this fellow at the entrance of the next area, and then they could focus on making the breakthrough. ¡°No need, Master Luo¡­ Master is probably going to attempt to forcefully decipher the entrance, and it¡¯s pointless for me to go there as well. I¡¯ll try to make a breakthrough with you.¡± Bai Qi waved his hands and directly refused. If the mechanism of this Secret Realm required a breakthrough of the training ground, and it seemed that the difficulty was not low, then the reward after the breakthrough must have been extraordinary. Naturally, Bai Qi did not wish to miss out on such an opportunity. Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, the rewards were bound to be unprecedented and unique. Seeing that Bai Qi did not grasp the implication of his words, Wang Huai was just about to clarify the twist and turns of this situation when the always silent Li Xusheng suddenly spoke. ¡°Leader, let him go.¡± Wang Huai was startled upon hearing Li Xusheng¡¯s words. After seeing the odd expression on Li¡¯s face, he immediately understood. ¡°Could it be that he is the one you mentioned last time¡­¡± Li Xusheng simply nodded and did not say anything more. Seeing this, Wang Huai no longer discouraged Bai Qi. He led Bai Qi and entered the Secret Realm. As Wang Huai had mentioned earlier, upon entering the Secret Realm, Bai Qi saw a gigantic school field. The black metal exterior wall gave a strong sense of seriousness, even from a great distance. However, being too far away, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t see the specific situation inside. Around the school field was a vast wasteland. Far away, it seemed that there was a large gate. Was the entrance and the test site so far apart from each other? It was a bit different from the Gemini Tower he had dealt with before. ¡°The training ground here is almost twenty kilometers away. Remember to keep up with us later. The journey does not seem as safe as it looks.¡± Wang Huai came in front of Bai Qi, saying, ¡°To avoid errors, let¡¯s exchange information first.¡± ¡°Wang Huai, Four Stage Beast Master, Main pet, Barrier Tree Man.¡± ¡°Li Xusheng, Four Stage Beast Master, Main pet, Raksha Giant Elephant.¡± ¡°Tang Miao, Four Stage Beast Master, Main pet, Sky-Attacking Mantis.¡± ¡°Baili Huangmo, Four Stage Beast Master, Main pet, Black Flame Snake.¡± ¡°Baili Hanhai, Four Stage Beast Master, Main pet, White Ice Boa.¡± Chapter 157 - Chapter 156: Rules for Wild Survival Chapter 156: Rules for Wild Survival Translator: 549690339 The five members of the special team had each introduced their main pet and then all turned their attention to Bai Qi. ¡°Bai Qi, Third Stage Beast Master, main pet, Wilting Dragon Lord.¡± ¡°Wilting Dragon Lord? Is that really your pet beast?¡± Hearing Bai Qi introduce himself, Tang Miao was a bit surprised. ¡°Does the Federation have another Wilting Dragon Lord?¡± Bai Qi countered, Tang Miao immediately realized his blunder, sticking out his tongue apologetically, ¡°Sorry, I thought you borrowed someone else¡¯s pet beast¡­¡± ¡°Tang Miao, that¡¯s really rude of you!¡± Wang Huai gave Tang Miao a slightly stern look, saying, ¡°Sorry, Tang Miao¡¯s personality is like that, don¡¯t take his words too seriously.¡± ¡°Sorry, I didn¡¯t think you could develop something so advanced at such a young age. My apologies.¡± Obviously not one to beat around the bush, Tang Miao quickly apologized to Bai Qi after being chastised by Wang Huai. ¡°Haha, actually I¡¯m used to it.¡± Bai Qj shrugged indifferently. Though not as straightforward as Tang Miao, he¡¯d gotten used to these types of situations. Or rather, ever since that press conference, similar doubts had never quite ceased. On second thought, who would believe that a student majoring in mechanical martial arts suddenly brought out something called Rune Evolution and evolved a brand-new Lord Evolution Type? In any case, Bai Qi believed in himself. ¡°By the way, Bai Qi, can you summon it for me to see? I didn¡¯t have time to check my cellphone lately due to the heavy workload.¡± At this point, Tang Miao looked a bit wronged as he glanced at Wang Huai. He complained, ¡°Blame our team leader. We finally got our vacation time approved, but we had to hurry here anyway.¡± Wang Huai gave a bitter smile upon hearing this, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t blame me, it was Minister Yi who suddenly reached out. We had to come.¡± ¡°But, I¡¯m really interested in this new evolution type.¡± ¡°+1¡± ¡°+1¡± Barely had Wang Huai finished speaking when the Baili brothers echoed his sentiment in unison, their collective gaze settling on Bai Qi. ¡°Umm, okay.¡± Being stared at by these guys accustomed to the wilderness, Bai Qi felt slightly uneasy and could only summon Alpha out. ¡°Wow! How cool! It looks much cooler than what the guide¡¯s image showed.¡± The moment Alpha appeared, a spark ignited within Tang Miao¡¯s eyes as he lunged towards Alpha. Gargle? (Boss, is this an enemy?) Seeing Tang Miao suddenly appear before its eyes, Alpha went into alert mode immediately, but still habitually asked Bai Qj. Bai Qi quickly waved his hand, saying, ¡°This one isn¡¯t, just stay put.¡± Gargle. (Understood.) Alpha nodded and returned to normal, no longer on its guard. Keeping a constantly cautious heart but also knowing when to restrain itself, this pet beast was well trained. No wonder Xusheng had a hard time against it. Observing these subtle movements of Alpha, Wang Huai slightly nodded, unable to resist glancing at Li Xusheng by his side, but Li Xusheng seemed uninterested in engaging with Bai Qi, his gaze was on his surroundings, seemingly lost in thoughts. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect an undead creature to look so cool. If I had known, I would have contracted with the Undead Department.¡± Tang Miao squatted in front of Alpha and examined it carefully, saying ¡°Bai Qi, if I contract a skeleton soldier, can you also help me evolve it into a Wilting Dragon Lord? Name your price!¡± What the heck, are all the young beast masters so rich these days? Could you leave a way to survive for us poor Beast Masters? Looking at Tang Miao¡¯s expectant gaze, Bai Qi could only shrug helplessly, replying, ¡°Sorry, Alpha¡¯s evolution route is quite unique. It might not be replicable.¡± ¡°Is that so¡­¡± A bit disappointed at Bai Qi¡¯s answer, he then added, ¡°Maybe other Lord Evolution Types could be researched in the future.¡± Obviously Old Qin and Professor Dong placed great importance on this project; they would definitely develop other Lord Evolution Types in the future. But being the team leader, other than making a round of appearance initially, he didn¡¯t manage these matters later on and was not clear about the current research progress. ¡°Is that so?¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Tang Miao was immediately revitalized. Just as he was about to inquire further, Wang Huai interrupted. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s save the talk for later and execute the mission first.¡± Wang Huai looked at the desolate landscape in front of him, saying, ¡°Bai Qi, you have the lowest level, so stay behind me during the mission and don¡¯t dwell around.¡± Bai Qi nodded without any opposition. He wasn¡¯t familiar with the environment here; there was no need for him to foolishly rush in front. Saving effort where he could was still a good idea. Seeing that Bai Qi did not feel upset about being looked down upon, Wang Huai began to have a higher opinion of him. No wonder he was personally brought by Master Luo to Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm. Thankfully, he was not one of those proud and arrogant ¡°smart¡± young masters. ¡°Everyone, prepare for battle.¡± Almost instantly, Wang Huai¡¯s expression changed from warm to stern as he summoned his own pet beast. [Name]: Barrier Tree Man [Nature]: Plant Attribute [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Growth Level]: Four Phase Five Stage The Barrier Tree Man, just like its name, was quite substantial in size. When standing in front of Bai Qi, it was like facing a huge wall. Seemingly, Wang Huai should be a Beast Master with a defensive type. The rest of the team also moved into positions, and each of them began to summon their respective beasts and took their positions quickly. The Baili brothers appeared to be long-range attackers, standing on either side, while Tang Miao seemed to be the hit-and-run combat type, constantly moving around. As for Li Xusheng, the only one Bai Qi was familiar with, he quietly followed the others from behind. The division of responsibilities was quite clear. Watching the strike team getting ready, Bai Qi didn¡¯t interfere, allowing Alpha to stay obediently by his side. Although he didn¡¯t see any enemies at the moment, judging by the attack team¡¯s highly alert state, there must be enemies hidden somewhere. As expected, before the team had moved far, Bai Qi heard slight noises coming from behind, and he quickly turned to look. Before Bai Qi could make out what was happening, two demonic elephants at Li Xusheng¡¯s side transformed into two hammers and smashed into the ground. A giant earthworm, its body nearly the color of the dirt, was squashed into meat paste. Oh my, how brutal! [Name]: Sawtooth Earthworm [Nature]: Insect System [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Introduction]: Creatures hidden beneath the earth, they can camouflage themselves to match the land and ambushed the enemies. Their jagged teeth, resembling mincing machines, can grind most creatures¡¯ skeletons. ¡°Be careful, there should be more around.¡± After effortlessly killing a Sawtooth Earthworm, Li Xusheng didn¡¯t loosen up, he reminded the team. ¡°I noticed earlier.¡± A confident smile appeared on Tang Miao¡¯s face. He looked at Wang Huai and said, ¡°Captain, please drive them out from underneath the ground.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Wang Huai nodded. The Barrier Tree Man rooted itself in the ground, and its thick roots started to churn the soil. Soon, several Sawtooth Earthworms burrowed out from underneath the earth. Before these Sawtooth Earthworms could examine their enemies, Tang Miao¡¯s Sky-Attacking Mantis transformed into a green afterimage. As it circled around the earthworms and returned, the earthworms had been chopped into numerous fragments, falling onto the ground. ¡°Easy peasy.¡± After dealing with the enemies, Tang Miao hummed a tune. Suddenly, the Baili brothers shot out flames and frost towards his direction all at once, hitting a smaller Sawtooth Earthworm directly behind Tang Miao. ¡°That was close.¡± ¡°You could have died.¡± The Baili brothers glanced at the Sawtooth Earthworm behind Tang Miao, which died painfully after being hit by the frost and flames, murmured quietly, then segued their attention elsewhere. ¡°Tang Miao, don¡¯t underestimate the enemies.¡± With a low voice, Wang Huai cautioned Tang Miao and looked at Bai Qi, who was standing stunned, asked, ¡°Bai Qi, are you okay?¡± College-based Beast Masters surely have a hard time handling sudden incidents like this. ¡°I¡¯m okay.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, and glancing at the Sawtooth Earthworms with hardly any intact bodies left, couldn¡¯t help twitching at the corner of his eyes. A Sawtooth Earthworm¡¯s teeth could be used to make cutting tools, its hide could be used for armor, and its meat was a great source of nutrients. Now, they were all battered by Li Xusheng and his team. If Instructor Xiao Zhang saw this, he would definitely say it was a waste¡­ ¡°Good, even though we¡¯re in a secret realm, it¡¯s quite similar to the wilderness. If you encounter a beast, remember to attack with full force. Otherwise, the one who dies could be you.¡± Wang Huai stated this very seriously without any lecturing tone, but Bai Qi immediately understood the reason behind his team¡¯s relentlessness. It¡¯s either you die, or it¡¯s me. Probably, it¡¯s the experience gained through bloody confrontations in the wild. He suddenly understood why Master Luo insisted on dropping him here. ¡°Alpha, attack with full force, don¡¯t hold back.¡± Click Clack! Click Clack! (Boss, I¡¯ve been waiting for you to say that for a long time.) Alpha, who was aware of the beasts¡¯ approach, saw his master¡¯s order and the Fire of Soul in its eye sockets blazed up intensely. A blue longsword and a yellow longsword instantly flew out from behind Alpha¡¯s back and into its hands. The azure one was naturally the Wilting Longsword. As for the one dyed in earthy yellow, it was the Gravity Longsword. The release of Gravity Amplification needed a medium. Even though it could temporarily designate one, it was still somewhat troublesome, so Alpha simply used its crystal bone to coagulate another longsword. Specifically to bear the forces from Gravity Amplification. Armed with two swords, Alpha turned into an afterimage and disappeared from the spot. Everywhere it went, the Sawtooth Earthworms would either be drained of their life force or squashed into meat paste by the immense gravity. Its level of brutality was not at all inferior compared to Li Xusheng and the others. Tang Miao watched the rampaging Alpha and looked back at Bai Qi, who cleverly dodged to the nearby Barrier Tree Man, and whispered, ¡°Captain, he seems slightly different from the rumors.¡± Also surprised by Bai Qi¡¯s quick adaptability, Wang Huai nodded and said, ¡°His adaptability is beyond expectations, but we still need to be cautious. After all, he is only a Third Stage Beast Master, things won¡¯t be this easy later.¡± The Sawtooth Earthworm was just a high-grade elite, although high ranked, the Mid-Level Lord bloodline of Alpha was enough to offset these differences, so Wang Huai wasn¡¯t surprised. But the path ahead would not be so simple. Chapter 158 - Chapter 157: Is This A Slime Monster? Chapter 157: Is This A Slime Monster? Translator: 549690339 Just as he was finished speaking, the ground beneath their feet began to shake violently. ¡°The big one is coming!¡± Wang Huai¡¯s face changed, the Barrier Tree Man immediately grabbed Bai Qi and the others, putting them on his body for protection, while Li Xusheng leaped high into the air, his dual hammers crashing heavily onto the ground. Boom! A series of dark red lightning bolts, like spider webs, followed the dual hammers into the ground. The earth within several dozen meters was instantly pulverized, and simultaneously, a huge Sawtooth Earthworm with a golden ring wrapped around its neck drilled out from beneath the ground. [Name]: Sawtooth Earthworm King [Nature]: Insect System [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord [ Introduction]: The king among the Sawtooth Earth Mounds, with a golden ring on its neck and extremely powerful vitality. ¡°This is the real deal¡­¡± Seeing the Sawtooth Earthworm King appear, Wang Huai and the others unanimously showed a smile on their faces. Li Xusheng was even more filled with murderous intent, swinging his giant hammer and charging towards the Sawtooth Earthworm King. ¡°Desert, Sea of Starlight, you cover for Xusheng. Tang Miao, you attack freely, and I¡¯ll cover for you.¡± Wang Huai patted the Barrier Tree Man, and immediately several green auras were cast on their pets, drastically increasing their attack power and speed. [ Skill Name]: Vitality Aura [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Introduction]: An aura type skill that temporarily increases a pet¡¯s vitality, enhancing its speed and attack power. Benefiting from the boost of the Vitality Aura, Li Xusheng¡¯s movements conspicuously changed. He nimbly dodged the acid sprayed out by the Sawtooth Earthworm King, quickly approached it, and launched a torrential attack with his giant hammer. With the swinging of Li Xusheng¡¯s dual hammers, blood-red lightning was continuously moving on the Sawtooth Earthworm King, with every attack ripping off a piece of flesh. But the Sawtooth Earthworm King didn¡¯t care about Li Xusheng¡¯s attacks. With the golden ring on its neck flashing, the wounds almost healed at a visible rate. Conversely, it was Li Xusheng whose attacking rhythm was disrupted by the strong acid blood sprayed from the wound. Seeing this, Li Xusheng slightly furrowed his brows, consciously keeping a distance from the Sawtooth Earthworm King, and again summoned a beast. [Name]: Electric Fur Rat [Nature]: Beast System [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Growth Level]: Third Stage Eighth level [Introduction]: A rat-type pet, quick as lightning, covered with electricity, highly difficult to catch. As soon as the Electric Fur Rat appeared, it darted towards Li Xusheng and then entered his body, transforming into a pair of boots on his feet. ¡°Simultaneously merging with two beasts?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyebrows twitched at this sight. Generally, Fusion-Talent Beastmasters only chose to merge with one pet. It wasn¡¯t about having an upper limit for merging, but merging with two or more beasts at once would put immense pressure on the Beast Master¡¯s soul. In severe cases, it might leave unhealable spirit injuries. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Xusheng¡¯s physique is special. Merging with two beasts is not a problem for him.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s appearance, Wang Huai immediately provided an explanation. Bai Qi also recalled the strangeness of the Evolution Egg the first time he met Li Xusheng. Was it due to his mixed heritage? After merging with the Electric Fur Rat, Li Xusheng¡¯s speed surged yet again, completely ignoring the acid splattering around and quickly riddling the Sawtooth Earthworm King with countless bloody holes. However, no matter how Li Xusheng attacked, the Sawtooth Earthworm King could quickly heal its wounds. Conversely, the surrounding ground was corroded by the strong acid blood of the earthworm, resulting in a pitted and uneven surface, with almost no place to stand. Seeing this, a glint of blood flashed in Li Xusheng¡¯s eyes as if he was about to do something. But he was immediately stopped by Wang Huai, who sternly said, ¡°Xusheng, don¡¯t act rashly!¡± Li Xusheng paused, abiding by Wang Huai¡¯s command. He was about to continue his attack but noticed Sawtooth Earthworms slowly emerging from the surrounding acid. Looking at these Sawtooth Earthworms that sprung up from nowhere, Bai Qi glanced thoughtfully at the still-active flesh that Li Xusheng had smashed on the Sawtooth Earthworm King and made a judgment. ¡°Split? ¡± [Skill Name]: Split [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Introduction]: Can consume energy to split sub-bodies. The sub-bodies possess part of the main body¡¯s energy, their strength is determined by the energy value given at the time of splitting. ¡°It should be the Split skill.¡± Wang Huai nodded, saying, ¡°Change tactics. Tang Miao, you concentrate on dealing with the Sawtooth Earthworms. Desert, Sea of Starlight, you are responsible for eliminating those pieces of flesh that haven¡¯t yet changed into new Sawtooth Earthworms. This place is very conducive to their growth. We can¡¯t afford to engage in a war of attrition with them.¡± ¡°Xusheng, continue normal attacks.¡± ¡°Copy.¡± Upon hearing this, Tang Miao immediately snapped his fingers, and the Sky- Attacking Mantis began to move at full speed, turning into a phantom that constantly moved among the many split bodies. The Balli Brothers, on the other hand, silently eliminated the pieces of flesh that hadn¡¯t yet transformed into new Sawtooth Earthworms. Although the Sawtooth Earthworm King didn¡¯t have many attacking skills, its vitality was terrifyingly strong. No matter how Li Xusheng attacked, he still couldn¡¯t kill it completely. ¡°Damn it, the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm is greatly advantaging them, this can¡¯t go on like this.¡± Wang Huai clenched his teeth in frustration. He originally wanted to save energy for training, but it seemed that there was no room for holding back. ¡°Xusheng, prepare¡­¡± Before Wang Huai could finish his sentence, he saw Bai Qi summon a Slime and immediately kicked it toward the ground below. ¡°Be careful, the corrosive nature of the acid is strong!¡± Seeing Bai Qi act so rashly, Wang Huai immediately tried to stop him, only to find that the Slime, which should have been entirely corroded by the acid, was merrily swimming in the acid without being corroded at all. ¡°Is this, a Slime?¡± Wang Huai felt as though his knowledge was refreshed. He turned his curious eyes upon Bai Qi. ¡°You could say so, it just grew resistance because it soaked a lot before.¡± Bai Qi shrugged and said, ¡°Captain Wang, keep your team members away from my pets, or they might get accidentally injured.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Wang Huai nodded and immediately signaled Li Xusheng and others to step back. Receiving the instructions, Alpha grabbed Gamma, who was still bathing, and directly stuffed it into his empty chest cavity. At the same time, a dark green aura slowly spread around. Both Li Xusheng and the Sawtooth Earthworm sensed something strange and quickly retreated. Wilting Dragon Lord ¨C Highly Toxic Warrior, at your service! ¡°A Deadly Poison Aura?¡± Seeing the Slime use a field-type technique, Wang Huai was increasingly surprised. Firstly, it had a resistance to corrosion, following with a Deadly Poison Aura technique, if he wasn¡¯t certain Bai Qi had just arrived at Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm today, and the monsters here appeared randomly, Wang Huai would have suspected that Bai Qi was dispatched by the top personnel to specifically deal with the Sawtooth Earthworm. Just as Wang Huai was surprised, Alpha had already launched an attack on the Sawtooth Earthworm. Each swing of the long sword imbued with Withering Power took away a large chunk of flesh, which barely landed before completely losing the sense of life. On the other hand, the Sawtooth Earthworm King, due to the Deadly Poison Aura, saw a marked slowdown in the regeneration of its flesh and naturally wanted to get away from Alpha. However, the Sawtooth Earthworm King¡¯s body was too massive to escape Alpha¡¯s entanglement. All of a sudden, a large mouth appeared on the body of the Sawtooth Earthworm King, revealing dense poisonous teeth, and bit towards Alpha. ¡°Be careful!¡± Seeing this, Wang Huai immediately instructed the Barrier Tree Man to pull Alpha away. However, he saw that Alpha directly pulled Gamma out from his body and threw it towards the Sawtooth Earthworm King. Has he gone mad? Seeing that Gamma was about to be swallowed up by the Sawtooth Earthworm King, Wang Huai and others were taken aback. Just when they were planning to offer support, Alpha swung Gravity and jabbed against the Sawtooth Earthworm King several times, the earthworm king immediately fell to the ground and was unable to move. Gravity Amplification. The already large-bodied Sawtooth Earthworm King was completely unable to react under the amplified gravity. Numerous large mouths immediately appeared all over its body, continuously spewing acid at Alpha. However, it was blocked by Gamma, who suddenly expanded its body, and was completely enveloped by Gamma afterward. Roar! The enveloped Sawtooth Earthworm King began to bite Gamma from inside, but the seemingly jelly-like weak body of Gamma showed no signs of damage under its teeth. On the contrary, it itself became increasingly weak, gradually losing the strength to attack. Is this a f***ing Slime?! Seeing that the seemingly endless life force Sawtooth Earthworm king was gradually reduced to dry meat by Gamma, Wang Huai and others exchanged surprised glances, not knowing how to evaluate the situation. Wang Huai was silent for a long time. Looking at Gamma, which was becoming brighter due to the absorption of massive energy, he said, ¡°I suddenly realized why he managed to decode the Secret Realm Tower before Xusheng¡­¡± Given the level of this Slime, it should be Bai Qi¡¯s third pet, but it also has such a powerful ability. Naturally, Alpha, as the main pet, wouldn¡¯t be weak. The Baili brothers routinely expressed their approval, while the eyes of Tang Miao once again turned into the shape of hearts. ¡°Bai Qi, where did you catch this Slime? I also want one!¡± Bai Qi scratched his head and said, ¡°I don¡¯t know where to find them. I picked up Gamma¡­¡± Tang Miao: While they were chatting casually, Gamma finally completely absorbed the energy of Sawtooth Earthworm King, turning it into a pile of dried up flesh, only the gold ring around its neck remained. Chomp, gulp¡­ (Master, Gamma is full and wants to sleep¡­) Having said that, Gamma immediately fell asleep. Seeing Gamma like this, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t surprised. Gamma¡¯s energy absorption also had a limit. If it didn¡¯t use up the energy, it had to digest it through deep sleep. In return, Gamma would assimilate some of the energy completely for its own use. That was why Gamma had such an unusually high energy value. It was for this reason that Bai Qi went to great lengths to have Alpha trap the Sawtooth Earthworm King. Otherwise, a full output of Withering Power would have made the division and self-repair a joke. Of course, there was another reason. ¡°Alpha, bring the part around the gold ring over.¡± Chapter 159 - The 158th Palm: The Terracotta Army of the First Emperor The 158th Palm: The Terracotta Army of the First Emperor Translator: 549690339 Alpha did as instructed, carrying a sleeping Gamma in one arm and in the other, dragging back the flesh from the vicinity of the Sawtooth Earthworm King¡¯s gold ring to Bai Qi¡¯s side. Unlike the body that had thoroughly dried out into jerky, the flesh near the gold ring still maintained its vitality. Moreover, it was clear that the closer it was to the gold ring on the skin, the stronger the vitality. It was even slowly generating new flesh. Earth Gold Ring, an Epic Material. Seeing Bai Qi professionally extract the most valuable part from the Sawtooth Earthworm King, Wang Huai couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, ¡°And I thought you were some academic type of Beast Master, Bai Qi. Your skills¡­ they¡¯re more proficient than even Xusheng¡¯s.¡± Bai Qi gave a faint smile. Ever since he found out that the Evolution Egg could acquire skills from the core parts of ferocious beasts, Bai Qi could say that he spent the most time on the resource processing class. His theoretical and practical skills made him the flashiest youth in the entire training camp. However, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t greedy. He glanced at Alpha, who immediately cut the Earth Gold Ring into six equal portions. He kept only one portion for himself, while Bai Qi passed the rest directly to Wang Huai. Though he had not truly ventured out into the wild, he still knew of some established norms. Spoils from enemies defeated solo belonged to the individual, for cooperative battles, besides some particularly valuable items going to the person who contributed the most, the rest was equally divided. At least during their training camp, that was how they handled loot involving group battles. This big Earth Gold Ring was a good ten meters long. Even divided into six, it would be enough for Gamma. After all, they were just Epic Materials. There was no need to be so petty. And from the looks of it, there might still be a great number of ferocious beasts ahead Slow and steady wins the race, right? Seeing this, Wang Huai didn¡¯t refuse either, readily accepting the Earth Gold Ring and handing it to Li Xusheng and the others. ¡°Thanks.¡± Li Xusheng, as usual, was not particularly talkative. He responded quietly and spoke no further, while Tang Miao seemed quite happy. ¡°Thanks! This big chunk of Earth Gold Ring can definitely be sold for a pretty penny, I¡¯ll be able to afford that handbag I had my eye on!¡± Tang Miao received the Earth Gold Ring, her eyes filled with excitement. ¡°You¡¯re thinking¡­¡± ¡°¡­Too much.¡± The Baili Brothers each spoke half a sentence, rapidly dampening Tang Miao¡¯s excitement. They then turned their attention to Bai Qi. ¡°Thankyou for¡­¡± ¡°The Earth Gold Ring.¡± ¡°From now on, we are¡­¡± ¡°Good friends.¡± Watching the brothers¡¯ seamless dialogue, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t restrain a smile, ¡°You¡¯re welcome, do you always talk like this?¡± ¡°Yes, is there any¡­¡± ¡°Issue with that?¡± Under the curious gaze of the Baili Brothers, Bai Qi felt a bit uncomfortable and scratched his head, ¡°Cough, no issue, it¡¯s quite good.¡± Seeing this, Wang Huai chuckled, ¡°They¡¯ve been like this since they were little. You¡¯ll get used to it. But their teamwork is indeed quite good.¡± Bai Qi nodded, twins indeed had a unique connection that most people didn¡¯t have. Their natural affinity for teamwork was more innate than others. Seeing the way the Baili brothers were, he figured they were probably some of the best. Each of them spoke half of the sentences, which meant their coordination couldn¡¯t be far off. Having addressed the distribution of the spoils, the group once again prepared to set off. The twenty-plus kilometer journey wasn¡¯t far for Beast Masters. But the path was full of ferocious beasts, so it still took them a considerable amount of time to reach the entrance to the training field. Just as they had seen from a distance, the training field was entirely made of black metal etched with ancient runes. Bai Qi could vaguely make out some of them, but there were some slight differences with the runes he had encountered before, so he couldn¡¯t be sure if he was correct. ¡°According to reports from other groups, there will be three waves of attacks after entering. The specific types that will be encountered are unknown, likely generated randomly. And the levels will be assigned according to the level of the challenger.¡± Wang Huai paused for a moment, ¡°Because of Bai Qi, our team has the advantage. Everyone rest and recuperate for half an hour, and then we¡¯ll move out.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Li Xusheng and the others all acknowledged the order, then sat down at the entrance to the training field, taking out their rations to replenish their energy. Although they had intentionally conserved energy, the number of ferocious beasts they encountered along the way was too high, causing their condition to deteriorate. Naturally, they needed to replenish their energy. This was especially the case for Beast Masters with fusion talents like Li Xusheng. Even with the enhancement of their tamed beasts, they still had to fight personally, so the consumption was no small matter. Looking at the whole team, Bai Qi seemed the most relaxed. Alpha already had the capacity to fight independently. Bai Qi did not participate in the battles, only issuing directions occasionally. In addition, he didn¡¯t even have to walk as he had sat on the Barrier Tree Man the entire way. It was almost like he was out on a sightseeing trip. That said, Bai Qi did not act differently. Like everyone else, he took out an Angel Fruit from the Secret Realm Ring and started eating. The moment Bai Qi took out the Angel Fruit, Tang Miao¡¯s nose twitched unconsciously, and she quickly turned to look at Bai Qi. ¡°Angel Fruit?!¡± Tang Miao moved close to Bai Qi and carefully studied it before she couldn¡¯t help complaining. ¡°Captain, didn¡¯t you say that our assault team had the best treatment? Look at this!¡± Wang Huai gave a bitter smile, ¡°The perks of the assault team are indeed the best, I never lied about that. But your¡­¡± Looking at their reactions, Bai Qi was taken aback. He took a few more from the Secret Realm Ring and handed them to Tang Miao, ¡°Do you want to have some? I still have more.¡± Ever since the Jade Dragon started enjoying gardening, the Angel Fruit, which was once scarce, had become as common as apples to Bai Qi. If there was a difference, it was¡­ An Angel Fruit might be slightly tastier? Tang Miao, who was staring blankly at the Angel Fruit in his hand, asked, ¡°Captain, is it too late for me to quit the team now?¡± ¡°Give it up. Otherwise, I might run away before you do.¡± Wang Huai shook his head with a bitter smile, handing the Angel Fruits to the others, and said, ¡°Thanks a lot. With this, we can all go all out. The cost? Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll have it reimbursed from above as soon as we get out.¡± Unlike the previous spoils of war, these Angel Fruits were Bai Qi¡¯s personal belongings. He wouldn¡¯t have the audacity to just accept them without dividing any expenses. ¡°Fine, I¡¯ve got more if you need them.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t wimping around. After all, Wang Huai had the expenses reimbursed. He didn¡¯t mind helping out a bit. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll find you if we need more.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Wang Huai sighed in despair. Angel Fruits, which cost hundreds of thousands each, were indeed beyond his consumption capacity. With the help of the Angel Fruits, everyone regained their energy in less than half an hour, and their beasts also got enough rest. ¡°Let¡¯s get to work.¡± Wang Huai stood up and glanced at his team members behind him. He proceeded to push open the doors of the training grounds. Upon their entrance into the training grounds, the walls lit up with Runes and two platforms raised up from the middle ground of the previously vast and empty place. On the opposite platform, rows of stone figurines holding bows and arrows stood in formation. After assessing the situation, Wang Huai quickly made a judgment and looked at the Baili brothers and said, ¡°It¡¯s a long-ranged attack test. Desert, Sea of Starlight¡­ it¡¯s on you.¡± ¡°No problem, leave it to¡­¡± ¡°Us.¡± The two of them responded in unison, summoning their respective beasts and stepping onto the platform. Humming¡­ Right after the two of them stepped on the platform, streams of Runes started glowing on the initially ragged bodies of the archer effigies. And immediately, they nocked and loosed their arrows in one go. Faced with the flurry of arrows, the Baili brothers didn¡¯t panic in the least. With Black Flame Snake on the attack and White Ice Boa on the defense, they didn¡¯t feel any pressure. Were these Rune Puppets? No, Rune Puppets were a bit more complex. But it seemed that the capability of these stone figurines was a bit stronger? Upon seeing this, Bai Qi raised his eyebrows and immediately summoned Husky. ¡°Schuck, record these Runes. We¡¯U research them thoroughly when we get back.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Schuck nodded, his electronic eyes fixed on those stone figurines, starting to record. ¡°Is this your second beast? Mechanical Engineering Department?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Well, I happened to spot some Runes I had never seen before. It will be more convenient for it to record them.¡± Upon hearing this, Tang Miao nodded and stared at Beta, who looked like he hadn¡¯t fully woken up yet, his heart fluttering. Upon seeing this, Wang Huai with a resigned sigh coughed twice, and said, ¡°Ahem, Tang Miao, mind the occasion.¡± ¡°Alright¡­¡± Tang Miao pouted, shifting his gaze with some reluctance. Bang! Just then, a loud noise came from the platform. The Baili brothers, who were having an easy time till now, suddenly had their defense broken by a massive crossbow bolt and were exposed to the rain of arrows unguarded. Whoosh! Upon seeing this, Li Xusheng, who had already been prepared, materialized next to the two men in a flash, pulling them along while leaping clear of the arrow storm in the nick of time. It appeared that the archer effigies weren¡¯t considering any pursuit. After the three men stepped off the platform, they stopped attacking, but the Runes on their bodies turned red the next instant. ¡°The alarm was still triggered, huh.¡± Wang Huai looked serious; the report did mention that if an outsider intervened during the trial, these stone figurines would go into a raging state, causing their attack and defense attributes to double. Being the only two long-ranged attackers on the team, the Baili brothers couldn¡¯t even defeat the stone figurines in their normal state. They stood no chance against them in a frenzied state. ¡°Xusheng, try to force a breakthrough later.¡± After some pondering, Wang Huai looked at Li Xusheng. Given that Li Xusheng seemed to have been mentally prepared for this, he picked up his pair of hammers and got ready to hop onto the platform. ¡°Err, this has to be a long-ranged attack to pass, right?¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi immediately asked, ¡°Well, this guy is best at long- ranged attacks. Let him have a try.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Wang Huai hesitated. Although Bai Qi had performed quite well in the past, and Mechanical Engineering Department was indeed proficient in long-ranged attacks, but judging by the beast¡¯s appearance, it seemed it didn¡¯t carry many mechanical weapons. He really had no idea how it was going to play out. Li Xusheng was indeed a close-combat attacker, so storming in blindly might trigger some other penalty mechanism. Thinking about it, Wang Huai hesitated between Bai Qi and Li Xusheng for a long time. He finally sighed helplessly and said, ¡°Xusheng, wait a little longer.¡± Hearing Wang Huai¡¯s command, Li Xusheng slightly twitched at the corner of his mouth as if he wanted to say something but eventually stepped aside. Seeing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but pat Schuck and Beta on their heads and asked, ¡°Have you finished recording?¡± ¡°Finished.¡± ¡°Good, then go ahead and destroy them!¡± Chapter 160 - Chapter 159: Armored Warrior? Chapter 159: Armored Warrior? Translator: 549690339 Awooo? (Human, have you lost your mind?) Beta stared at Bai Qi in disbelief, obviously surprised to hear the word ¡°disassemble¡± from Bai Qi¡¯s mouth. Bai Qi landed a heavy punch on Beta, saying, ¡°When I tell you to disassemble, just do it. No more nonsense!¡± Woof woof! (Disassemble!) Having received Bai Qi1 s confirmation, Beta nodded continuously before turning to Schuck, who was checking the recorded rune data. Woof woof! (Schuck, let me control this time!) ¡°I don¡¯t care, but are you sure you can handle it?¡± Woof woof! (You can look down on me, but you can¡¯t look down on yourself!) ¡°To be honest, it¡¯s because we are one and the same that I¡¯m not so sure.¡± ¡°Bai Qi, are you sure this guy is reliable?¡± Watching his Husky argue with himself, Wang Huai suddenly felt that his decision seemed a bit hasty. ¡°No worries, you¡¯ll get used to it.¡± Bai Qi dismissed it with a wave of his hand, not finding anything strange, but Wang Huai was a bit overwhelmed. Brother, it¡¯s not a matter of getting used to it now, but whether we can clear the level. Finally, under the collapsing gazes of the group, the two consciousnesses of the Husky reached an agreement and leaped onto the platform. Click click click¡­ Due to the state of frenzy, the moment Husky landed on the platform, the Archer Terracottas launched a number of arrows. Among them were several crossbow arrows flashing with red energy that rapidly arrived above Husky¡¯s head. ¡°Be careful, these arrows¡­¡± ¡°Have great impact!¡± The Baili Brothers immediately warned, as the attack speed was quicker than what they faced before and Husky had no time to summon his weapon. Ding ding ding¡­ Before Bai Qi could respond, a series of crisp sounds came from the platform. ¡°Even though they are cold weapons, their power is really not weak¡­¡± Bai Qi looked at the Etherium Liquid Gold shield in front of Husky that was shot by crossbow arrows to form several deep pits, and nodded slightly. If one disregards the core weaponry, these Archer Terracottas¡¯ destructive power is on par to second or third tier bullet-firing guns already. The creations of the Founding Emperor Period were indeed solid. Schuck, who deflected all the attacks with Etherium Liquid Gold, looked at the Archer Terracottas that had no intentions of stopping their attack and said to Beta: ¡°It¡¯s your turn.¡± Woof woof! (No problem!) Beta let out two excited barks and started to mimic weapons with his half of Etherium Liquid Gold. ¡°A hammer, a wrench, an electric saw¡­¡± Although he was surprised that Husky could freely mimic weapons, Tang Miao was still speechless upon seeing the actual weapons. ¡°Bai Qi, I¡¯m suddenly convinced that you really do come from a mechanical martial background.¡± ¡°Ahem!¡± Bai Qi coughed twice to hide his embarrassment, suddenly regretting letting Beta participate in the battle. Fighting should obviously be left to Schuck to handle. The wonderful super skill ¡°Mechanical Lord¡± has been made into something weird by Beta. It¡¯s clear a Husky will always be a Husky. Looks like he can only be used as a living radar in the future. Beta, who was using Mechanical Lord for the first time, was obviously curious, constantly changing shapes until he felt the murderous intent from someone behind him and remembered the task at hand. Awooo! With a melodious howl, the Etherium Liquid Gold began to move, extending into several mechanical arms. It skillfully avoided the harassment of the arrow rain, came directly upon the opposing platform, and started to bash the Archer Terracottas. ¡°Bai Qi, do you call this a ranged attack?¡± Wang Huai¡¯s eye twitched slightly as his understanding was once again challenged. Bai Qi, on the other hand, was too weary to explain and directly connected with Schuck. ¡°What are you guys up to?¡± Schuck: ¡°Recording from a distance could potentially have errors, so we planned to bring one back for study, and also ¡­¡± ¡°Was it not you, Beast Master, who told him to disassemble it?¡± Bai Qi sighed with his hands over his face. Although he knew that Schuck was meticulous, he wondered if he had to be so literal with his words. Wouldn¡¯t it be fine if it was blasted to smithereens? Forget it, no point arguing with a dog. However, one had to admit, Beta¡¯s disassembly ability was indeed commendable. He easily took apart an Archer Terracotta into individual parts, without damaging any of the runes on them. However, Beta¡¯s actions clearly triggered the Archer Terracotta¡¯s self-protection mechanism again. They turned around and started to attack their companion who was already disassembled into parts. Awooo! (Let¡¯s go let¡¯s go¡­) Upon seeing this, Beta quickly wrapped the parts of the Archer Terracotta and brought it back. The Archer Terracotta showed no signs of letting up and pursued all the way. When the Archer Terracotta¡¯s target returned to the platform on the opposite side, the original metal wall had once again transformed into a giant wolf head statue. Thunder Roar Cannon ¨C Giant Wolf Form! Under Schuck¡¯s control, the giant wolf slowly opened its mouth. Thunder Flame Power had already condensed inside it and was directly transformed into a beam of light, spraying out towards the Archer Terracotta. The powerful energy disintegrated all the arrows along the way directly, and the Archer Terracotta was almost defenselessly enveloped by the Thunder Flame Power. When the Thunder Flame Power dissipated, the opposite platform was empty, and not a trace of the Archer Terracotta could be seen. Tang Miao stared in shock as the previously frivolous Husky defeated the Archer Terracotta array with a single blow, his face blank as he asked, ¡°Desert, Sea of Starlight, is your fusion technique that powerful?¡± ¡°It should be, but¡­¡± ¡°It takes time.¡± The Baili brothers looked at the Husky, bursting with pride as it jumped off the platform, a strange look flickering in their eyes. ¡°This wolf is very¡­¡± ¡°Excellent.¡± ¡°We both really¡­¡± ¡°Like it.¡± Woof woof! (Human, how did I perform this time?) Beta came in front of Bai Qi with a severed limb in its mouth, its face full of expectation. Seeing Beta¡¯s ¡°praise me, praise me¡± face, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. However, he still patted Beta¡¯s head in approval. ¡°Not bad, keep up the good work next time.¡± Awoo awoo¡­ Receiving Bai Qi¡¯s praise, it couldn¡¯t help but let out about of howling. Rumble rumble¡­ Two platforms slowly descended, and a bronze road appeared on the previously dirt-covered ground, extending to the center of the school field. ¡°We can continue forward now.¡± Seeing this, Wang Huai turned to Bai Qi and the Baili brothers, and said, ¡°Do you need to rest for a while?¡± ¡°Not necessary, we¡­¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t consume much energy.¡± Although it was slightly embarrassing, they indeed had been knocked down quickly by the Archer Terracotta and hardly strained at all. ¡°What about you, Bai Qi?¡± Wang Huai turned his head to look at Bai Qi, who just shrugged and pointed at the Husky, which was still howling at the sky. ¡°Alright, forget I asked.¡± Wang Huai chuckled wryly and shook his head. This wasn¡¯t the work of a Third Stage Beast Master anymore; he would believe it if someone said Bai Qi was at the peak of the Fourth Stage. Along the bronze road, the group continued to move forward. Upon reaching the end, another giant platform rose, and in the center of the platform, there was a single terracotta soldier. It was larger than the previous ones and fully armed. ¡°A General Terracotta?¡± Seeing the opponent for the second stage, Wang Huai frowned slightly. Just as he was about to speak, a figure had already dashed out. It was LiXusheng. The moment Li Xusheng stepped into the range of the platform, a cage of thorns immediately rose up around the platform, sealing Li Xusheng and the General Terracotta within. ¡°Xusheng, be careful. The previous groups all lost to this opponent in the end.¡± Wang Huai glanced at the slowly awakening General Terracotta and reminded Li Xusheng wisely. According to the experience of the previous groups, the General Terracotta should be the guardian for the third stage. To encounter it now, they were indeed unlucky. ¡°I got it.¡± Li Xusheng responded indifferently, and summoned three pets and fused them into his body. Upon hearing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but raise an eyebrow. He had just seen both the Rakshasa Demon Elephant and the Electric Fur Rat, and now it turned out that the third pet was also a Lord-level creature. [Name]: Blood Armor Crocodile [Nature]: Ground System [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Level]: Third Stage, Level Five If he wasn¡¯t mistaken, that Rakshasa Demon Elephant also seemed to be a Lord-level creature. Li Xusheng was fusing with three pets at once, two of which were Lord-level creatures. Was he not worried about exploding from all the power? As Bai Qi wondered this, Li Xusheng successfully integrated the three pets into his body. In addition to the initial set of double hammers and the boots, Li Xusheng now also wore a blood-colored armor. ¡°So he¡¯s planning on becoming an armored warrior¡­¡± Bai Qi muttered to himself. The enhancements ¨C attack, defense, speed ¨C each one focused on an area of specialization. He was certain that Li Xusheng had chosen his contract pets deliberately. But following this pattern, was there another pet that could boost intelligence? After successfully merging with the three pets, Li Xusheng immediately launched an attack on the General Terracotta. With the Electric Fur Rat¡¯s boots enhancing his speed, Li Xusheng¡¯s movements completely surpassed the limits of a normal human being. Bai Qi even saw afterimages in the air. Within an instant, Li Xusheng reached the front of the General Terracotta. However, the General Terracotta¡¯s movements were exceptionally nimble. As Xusheng¡¯s double hammers were about to smash into its head, it suddenly raised its long halberd to block the attack, and then kicked towards Li Xusheng. Seeing this, Li Xusheng immediately dodged to the side, but the General Terracotta seemed to have predicted Li Xusheng¡¯s move. The halberd whipped around to the side, hitting Li Xusheng squarely. This sequence of moves were fluid as a stream, without the slightest pause, it was completely unbelievable that they were performed by a mud figurine. Li Xusheng grunted when he was hit by the General Terracotta but stood firmly on his feet, turned his hammer around, and attacked the vulnerable spots on the General Terracotta. However, the General Terracotta managed to defend against each strike, quickly increasing the distance from Li Xusheng. Taking full advantage of its longer weapon, the General Terracotta denied Li Xusheng any chance of closing in. ¡°Tsk¡­ it¡¯s a bit like a martial arts drama, eh? Schuck, remember to record this to provoke Alpha later.¡± ¡± I started recording a while ago.¡± Schuck responded casually. The runes on this General Terracotta were obviously more complex than those on the Archer Terracotta, so he had already started recording before the two started fighting. However, using it to stimulate that skeleton was also a good idea. Cough cough, why would I have this subconscious idea? Did I not separate completely in the first place? Chapter 161 - Chapter 16o: Blood Manipulation Chapter 16o: Blood Manipulation Translator: 549690339 | The battle between Li Xusheng and the General Terracotta didn¡¯t last too long. After exchanging several strikes, the attack speed of the General Terracotta suddenly increased, launching a storm of thrusts at Li Xusheng. Faced with the General Terracotta¡¯s sudden change of pace, Li Xusheng tried his best to evade, but the platform was only so big. The advantage of the Electric Fur Rat¡¯s speed could not be fully employed, and he was gradually forced into a corner. Shwick! Finally, when Li Xusheng had no room to retreat, the General Terracotta suddenly thrust out with his halberd, grazed past Li Xusheng¡¯s face, and a long thin wound instantly appeared on Li Xusheng¡¯s face. However, not a drop of blood was shed. ¡°Xusheng, be careful!¡± The General Terracotta, having gained an advantage, did not miss this opportunity and aimed each thrust at Li Xusheng¡¯s head. Seeing this, Li Xusheng clenched his teeth, blocking the halberd with a short hammer and smashed another hammer into the ground. A blood ¨C red thunderbolt quickly spread, forcing the General Terracotta to retreat to the side. During this brief respite, another beast was summoned by Li Xusheng. [Name]: Scavenger Vulture [Attribute]: Flight System [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Growth Stage]: Three Stages and One Level Another Lord Level! As soon as the Scavenger Vulture appeared, it landed directly on the top of Li Xusheng¡¯s head and then turned into a fully enclosed helmet, protecting Li Xusheng¡¯s head. It actually formed another set of equipment! That¡¯s quite impressive even for a cross-breed. Bai Qi watched Li Xusheng¡¯s actions, one pet, one equipment. If he promoted it to the Seven Stage Legend, wouldn¡¯t he summon the war god with seven beasts? With the addition of a helmet, Li¡¯s movements became noticeably more agile. However, the most significant change was that he seemed able to predict the General Terracotta¡¯s attacks. The General Terracotta¡¯s speed no longer posed a threat to him. Finally, after some dogfighting, Li Xusheng found an opportunity. A hammer knocked the halberd out of the General Terracotta¡¯s hand, and then another heavy hammer struck the General Terracotta¡¯s chest. Sizzle, sizzle¡­ The blood-colored lightning spread through the short hammer to the whole body of the General Terracotta, and the clay shell of the General Terracotta started to crack. ¡°Won?!¡± Seeing the state of General Terracotta, Wang Huai and others¡¯ eyes lit up, already envisioning their chance of victory. Boom! However, at this moment, the desperate General Terracotta suddenly pulled out a bronze sword from somewhere and swiftly cut across Li Xusheng¡¯s chest. Li Xusheng was thrown back by the tremendous force that came with the sword, and bright red blood sprayed all over the platform. ¡°How come there¡¯s another sword! It wasn¡¯t mentioned in the intel!¡± Seeing Li Xusheng ambushed by the General Terracotta, Wang Huai was somewhat excited and immediately summoned the Barrier Tree Man, planning to forcefully break the cage and save him. ¡°No need, I can handle it.¡± Li Xusheng slowly got up. On his chest, one could clearly see a bone-deep wound. However, besides a few drops of blood at first, blood no longer flowed out of the wound on Li¡¯s chest. Even the blood that had previously flowed out appeared to be flowing back in. Was it the skill of the Blood Armor Crocodile? It wasn¡¯t heard that the Blood Armor Crocodile had the ability to control blood, had it? Bai Qi slightly frowned. He had encountered the Blood Armor Crocodile in resource handling classes. Although ¡®blood¡¯ was in its name and its skin was indeed blood-colored, it was just due to the environment it lived in. It didn¡¯t mean it had blood-controlling abilities. As for the other beasts, it was even less likely. Could it be¡­ Bai Qi looked at Li Xusheng. Not only was the blood around the wound flowing backward, but even the blood that had sprayed on the ground was flowing back. The wound on Li Xusheng¡¯s chest was also slowly healing. As expected, was it due to the power of his other half of the legendary creature bloodline? After reabsorbing all the blood, Li Xusheng¡¯s condition returned to normal, and the blood armor on his chest began to heal. However, Li Xusheng dispersed the blood armor, and even his helmet and boots. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to have to use Xusheng¡¯s second talent in the end. We¡¯ll have to write an inspection report when we get back.¡± Seeing this, Wang Huai sighed helplessly, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes. ¡°Tang Miao, prepare the Awakening Potion. Inject Xusheng the moment he comes out.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Tang Miao also looked solemn. He loaded a potion into an injection gun, his eyes fixed on Li Xusheng, ready for anything. It seemed there was a problem with this ability? Bai Qi was curious but didn¡¯ t ask. Although they got along well with Wang Huai and the others, they hadn¡¯t known each other for very long. Besides, judging from their previous reactions, it was apparent that Li Xusheng¡¯s condition wasn¡¯t something that they could discuss casually. Come to think of it, had Li Xusheng not used this before while in the Tower of Gratitude? Just as Li Xusheng shed his armor, the earthen shell around the General Terracotta¡¯s body had also completely peeled off, revealing a bronze figure. Damn, they¡¯re like a nested doll everywhere I go! Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched slightly at the sight of the bronze body hidden under the General Terracotta¡¯s earthen armor. Could you try mixing things up a bit? It¡¯s hard for me to think that underneath this bronze body, there might not be a silver or even golden one? The General Terracotta, having shed its earthen armor, was slightly smaller, but it was still towering over a typical man, still adorned with runes, gradually turning red, effectively entering a berserk state. Seeing this, Li Xusheng remained unphased and ripped off his broken battle uniform, revealing his muscular physique, before swinging his twin hammers and moving in for the attack. Seeing Li Xusheng attack, the General Terracotta similarly swung his sword to meet it. His speed was even faster than before, leaving a sword mark on Li Xusheng¡¯s body almost instantly. However, Li Xusheng seemed completely unaffected, allowing the General Terracotta to slash his body, while his twin hammers unwaveringly smashed toward its face. Boom! The twin hammers hit the General Terracotta¡¯s head, leaving only two shallow dents. But Li Xusheng didn¡¯t stop, he continued to attack relentlessly with his hammers, completely giving up his defense, letting the General Terracotta inflict wound after wound on his body. The General Terracotta seemed to understand Li Xusheng¡¯s intention and immediately tried to pull back to retrieve his halberd. But just as he tried to step back, he found his feet firmly held by a pair of bloody hands. The source was indeed Li Xusheng¡¯s wound. ¡°So it is indeed blood control¡­¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi finally confirmed Li Xusheng¡¯s ability, and almost unconsciously began to guess the origin of Li Xusheng¡¯s legendary bloodline. Blood control, and mixed blood¡­ It couldn¡¯t be a vampire, could it? It seemed like vampires loved to deceive young human girls. An aggressive talent, and quite a flamboyant one at that. I want that! Bai Qi smacked his lips enviously. It was a shame that the Evolution Egg couldn¡¯t be used on humans, otherwise if he got his hands on some Mythical Materials, life would be blissful. The general Terracotta, trapped by the bloody hand, slashed at the hand first. The hand was immediately severed but quickly reconnected, even splitting into two arms to hold the general Terracotta. At this point, Li Xusheng¡¯s eyes had turned completely blood-red, hinting at the underlying berserk nature, but his expression somehow became colder. Berserk and frigid, both feelings appearing simultaneously on one person. ¡°You¡¯ve had your fill, it¡¯s my turn now!¡± Li Xusheng cracked his neck, the blood slowly covered the twin hammers, and then he went crazy smashing them into the general Terracotta¡¯s face. Boom! Boom! Boom! With each hammer strike, it was as if thunder rocked the air, the runes on the General Terracotta¡¯s body dimmed. By the time the General Terracotta¡¯s skull was completely crushed, there was no light left on its body. ¡°Tang Miao, get ready.¡± Seeing that Li Xusheng was about to win, Wang Huai became even more nervous. Even the Baili brothers prepared for battle. My goodness, why do I feel like they¡¯re even more on edge than when facing ferocious beasts? Could he possibly go berserk and transform into a silver super saiyan? Or no, a giant gorilla? Finally, after the General Terracotta has been thoroughly smashed, the cage on the platform slowly receded, but Li Xusheng was still holding the General Terracotta¡¯s form unwaveringly, seemingly lost in thought. Seeing this, Wang Huai and Tang Miao exchanged glances. Tang Miao immediately understood and aimed straight at Li Xusheng, triggering the trigger without hesitation. Boom! A crisp sound, an injection burst out, flying straight towards the back of Li Xusheng¡¯s neck. These guns are usually used to shoot tranquilizer darts to catch ferocious or out of control beasts, so the injection is extremely fast, no evil beast can escape. But just when the injection was about to pierce Li Xusheng, a massive bloody hand suddenly oozed from his wound, firmly clamped the injection. Seeing the injection fail, Wang Huai and others all tightened their expressions, about to try again together, when they heard Li Xusheng¡¯s voice. ¡°Captain, I¡¯m fine, don¡¯t need to inject this.¡± Li Xusheng casually threw the injection on the ground, his body swaying slightly. The blood from the outer wound quickly retreated back into his body, and his face gradually regained some color. Upon seeing this, Wang Huai immediately approached, gave Li Xusheng a quick check, then immediately summoned the Barrier Tree Man to give Li Xusheng a vitality aura to speed up his recovery. Rumble¡­ After Li Xusheng left the platform, the platform slowly disappeared into the ground, while another bronze road appeared before them. ¡°Xusheng has spent a lot, let¡¯s rest a bit before challenging the next round.¡± After placing Li Xusheng, Wang Huai turned to look at Bai Qi, but found that Bai Qi had already arrived before the crushed General Terracotta, a look of regret on his face. ¡°Tsk¡­ The most important head rune is gone, how am I going to restore this? Schuck, did you manage to record it?¡± ¡°The runes on the earth armor are clear, but the ones on the bronze body seem a bit different, and I didn¡¯t have time to record them.¡± Bai Qi sighed after hearing this and idly poked the remains of the General Terracotta. ¡°Looking at the situation, I¡¯ll go in the next round after all, it would be too wasteful otherwise¡­¡± Chapter 162 - Chapter 161: Ancient Species Creatures Chapter 161: Ancient Species Creatures Translator: 549690339 Although his face was completely disfigured by Li Xusheng¡¯s attack, Bai Qi, adhering to a principle of not wasting anything, still gathered the remains of the General Terracotta, intending to study them in detail later on. ¡°The guardian of the third level suddenly appears on the second, indicating the difficulty of the next level. Everyone needs to be mentally prepared.¡± Wang Huai looked around and said, ¡°Xusheng is temporarily unfit for intense combat, so I will take the next level. You all watch carefully. Even if we fail, we should at least collect as much information about the opponent as we can for analysis.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Tang Miao and the others nodded unanimously, obviously aware of the difficulty of the next level. Wang Huai patted Bai Qi on the shoulder and said, ¡°Bai Qi, you aren¡¯t a member of our assault team. Your priority should be self preservation. I wouldn¡¯t know how to explain things to Minister Yi otherwise.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be careful.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Wang Huai and the others seemed to have done their homework before tackling the stages, but they were still caught off guard. As a third ¨C stage Beast Master, there was truly no need for him to take unnecessary risks. However, if they were to encounter another enemy like the General Terracotta, adorned with runes he had never seen before, he wouldn¡¯t mind lending a hand. Otherwise, if Li Xusheng were to intervene, things might become messy all over again. Thinking of this, Bai Qi glanced at Li Xusheng, only to find that his state seemed somewhat unstable, his eyes flickering manically between sanity and insanity. Was this a side-effect of using Blood Ability? Bai Qi was taken aback for a moment before suddenly remembering something. He took out a green dragon scale and handed it to Li Xusheng, saying, Hold this and give it a try. It might help.¡± Li Xusheng looked puzzled at this unexpected suggestion, but after sensing the strong life force emanating from the green dragon scale, he gratefully accepted it. ¡°Thank you.¡± With the aid of the green dragon scale, Li Xusheng¡¯s condition clearly improved. ¡°Bai Qi, is this a dragon scale?¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Yes.¡± Wang Huai and the others looked at each other, silently linking Bai Qi to wealthy or legendary families. Indeed, the rumors about Bai Qi being a nephew of Legendary Celestial Brilliance seemed to be true. Otherwise, how could he have developed Rune Evolution, and even raised such powerful creatures? However, judging from Bai Qi¡¯s carefree gesture when he handed over the dragon scale, the rumors of him being Bai Chuanqi¡¯s illegitimate son seemed more credible. About half an hour later, Li Xusheng had finished resting. After returning the green dragon scale to Bai Qi, they continued on their journey. However, not long after they set off, the entire training field suddenly started shaking violently. The ground not far ahead collapsed and a deep, enormous tunnel appeared out of nowhere. ¡°Everyone, be ready.¡± Seeing this, Wang Huai¡¯s eyes hardened, and he promptly signaled the group to prepare themselves. Roar¡­ The ground soon stopped trembling. A low growl of a wild beast echoed faintly from within the tunnel. At the same time, a horrendous pressure descended upon them. It was the aura of ferocious beasts! The group exchanged glances and quickly summoned their beasts. The Baili brothers even huddled together. The red and blue Rune Marks on their foreheads appeared, clearly showing they were ready to go all out at once. Finally, accompanied by a strong stench of blood, a gigantic saber-toothed tiger slowly sauntered out from the tunnel. It scanned Wang Huai and the others with sharp vertical pupils, unconsciously licking its lips. It had taken them as food! ¡°Desert in the Sea of Starlight, combine!¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Upon hearing Wang Huai¡¯s command, the Baili brothers responded together for once. The red and blue Rune Marks on their foreheads began to glow brightly and formed a red and blue yin-yang pattern in the air. Following this, the Black Flame Snake and the White Ice Boa instantly entwined and raced towards the yin-yang pattern. As the Black Flame Snake and White Ice Boa passed through the yin-yang pattern, their bodies began to transform. They had unaccountably turned into a gigantic flood dragon with a red and blue unicorn-like horn. What sort of talent is this that can transform them into dragons?! What if these two brothers attain the Legend stage? Then wouldn¡¯t they become real dragons? Are all the members of the assault team so ridiculously talented?! However, the state of the Water-Fire Dragon seemed unstable. Its transformation had a tendency to collapse after passing through the yin-yang pattern. But the Baili brothers intended only to use it for an attack and signaled at the saber-toothed tiger. ¡°Twin Impact!¡± As soon as they said this, the Water-Fire Dragon opened its mouth wide and released a two-colored energy wave towards the saber-toothed tiger. The magnitude of the attack was just as formidable, if not more, than the Thunder Flame Power. The power of water and fire was not supposed to blend together. However, if they did, the combined power wouldn¡¯t be any less formidable than the Thunder Flame Power. With the higher level, the Water-Fire Dragon would likely prevail over the Husky even if they were to fight it directly. However, this transformation was too slow and easy to evade. As expected, just as the Water-Fire Dragon began its transformation, the saber-toothed tiger already sensed something was wrong and prepared to dodge. Even though the Twin Impact attack was exceptionally fast, the tiger managed to escape with only a small scratch on its skin. Roar! The moment it appeared, the saber-toothed tiger seemed to be enraged. It roared towards the sky, and a gust of black wind started sweeping across the training ground. ¡°Beta, any data yet?¡± ¡°Unable to detect a matching record in the database. However, judging from the energy fluctuations, it should be a Fifth Stage Monarch Creature. ¡°Fifth Stage Monarch?¡± Bai Qi appeared puzzled at this news but became certain after seeing Wang Huai and others¡¯ flickering detection instruments. ¡°Everyone be careful, this is a Fifth Stage Monarch Ferocious Beast! Moreover, it might be an Ancient Species!¡± Wang Huai looked serious. He blocked everyone behind the Barrier Tree Man while his green Rune Mark on his forehead flickered. The Barrier Tree Man began growing rapidly, with countless branches stretching and intertwining, forming a large wall in no time. Meanwhile, Tang Miao had also activated his talent, merging with the Sky- Attacking Mantis. He was definitely a bearer of Fusion Gift. For Beast Masters, who spent most of their time wandering outdoors, the Fusion Gift was most suitable. At least when they encountered enemies they couldn¡¯t beat, both the pet beast and the Beast Master could escape together. As for Li Xusheng, he directly entered the Four Armored Fusion Form, silently waiting for the right moment. Seeing this, Bai Qi also summoned all three of his pet beasts. On the way here, he had learned why the Thirteenth Bureau didn¡¯t send higher level Beast Masters. The reason was simple: the training ground would adjust the level of the Guardians based on the level and status of the participants. The difference in energy value and skills would be horrifying above Fourth Stage. Therefore, after analysis by the strategy department of the Thirteenth Bureau, the Fourth Stage was determined to be the most appropriate level. However, who could have imagined they¡¯d encounter such a powerful enemy. Fifth Stage signified a qualitative leap in energy value. Monarch level indicated that the opponent was able to suppress them across races. And Ancient Species meant that they had absolutely no information at hand and had to explore on their own. One could say that the only advantage they had in this battle was in numbers, but numbers were of little use when faced with higher stage life forms. As expected, the ivy wall of the Barrier Tree Man couldn¡¯t withstand the cutting of the black wind for long. Soon, several crevices were cut out. Although Wang Huai tried his best to maintain it, he was obviously struggling. Seeing this situation, Li Xusheng and Tang Miao exchanged a glance. They bypassed the ivy wall and attacked the saber-toothed tiger. Meanwhile, the Baili Brothers began preparing for their next wave of attack. The saber-toothed tiger¡¯s previous dodging behavior had made it clear that it was quite wary of the Baili Brothers¡¯ Twin Attack. They naturally knew what to do. ¡°Alpha, you go assist in the attack. Schuck and Beta, support from a distance and find its weak points. Gamma, urn¡­ go help the Barrier Tree Man defend.¡± Seeing everyone from the special attack team get into state, Bai Qi also was not in a mood to idle. He allocated tasks to the three pet beasts one after the other. Crackling sounds. (Boss, can we go all out in the attack?) Woof woof woof! (I hate cats the most!) Squelch squelch? (Am I going to eat again?) The three pet beasts muttered a bit in Bai Qi¡¯s mind, and then quickly got into state. Howling sounds. Accompanied by a wolf howl, everyone present, including the pet beasts, felt a boost in spirit, as if they had endless strength. On the other hand, the action of the roaring saber-toothed tiger paused briefly, apparently affected by this. Demonic Roar, a group-enhancing battle cry, had finally been put to use today. Seeing that Bai Qi¡¯s second pet beast mastered such a skill, Wang Huai felt instantly enlightened. While maintaining his growth gift, he also applied a vitality aura to everyone. Under the enhancement of the Twin Pets¡¯ BUFF, everyone¡¯s state had reached a peak. Alpha turned into a shadow and crossed Li Xusheng and Tang Miao, who had set off earlier, and was the first to arrive in front of the saber-toothed tiger. Such a fast speed! Tang Miao raised an eyebrow. The matisse she merged with was a speed type. After the fusion, her speed increased significantly, but Alpha easily surpassed her. Could none of this guy¡¯s beasts be normal? Thinking of this, Tang Miao couldn¡¯t help but glance back at Bai Qi, only to find that Bai Qi¡¯s expression remained calm, as if this was something to be expected. Alpha, who had a speed variation, naturally became more abnormal with the double BUFF enhancement. But Bai Qi hadn¡¯t expected that it could surpass two Fourth Stage Fusion Gift Beast Masters. However, this justified his tireless efforts in cultivation day after day, night after night. Seeing three arrogant bugs daring to attack in the face of its mighty fury, the saber-toothed tiger¡¯s suppressed anger exploded after many years. With a swing of its huge claws, numerous black wind blades aimed at the trio. Tang Miao immediately dodged when she saw this. The powerful explosive power of the matisse was vividly displayed on her. As for Li Xusheng, he activated his special ability directly, condensing a pair of blood wings and flying into the sky. As for Alpha, it stubbornly summoned dozens of ice crystal barriers to block directly, which were all turned into ice crystals in the blink of an eye and scattered around under the promotion of the wind, quickly covering the entire training ground. However, Alpha, who should have been cut into pieces by wind blades, had now disappeared without trace. Chapter 163 - Chapter 162: The Kings Stance Chapter 162: The King¡¯s Stance Translator: 549690339 Seeing that it had suddenly lost a target, the Saber-toothed Tiger looked around warily and swung its paw around, instantly dispersing the icy dust and revealing Alpha¡¯s figure. At this sight, the sharp teeth on the edge of the Saber-toothed Tiger¡¯s mouth began to shimmer. It then spat out countless Light Teeth towards Alpha. Crack! The Light Teeth directly hit Alpha, causing Alpha¡¯s figure to shatter like a mirror and turn into icy dust once again. It was merely a reflection in the Ice Crystal Barrier. The real Alpha silently emerged from the ice dust behind Saber-toothed Tiger, stabbing his double swords at the back of the Saber-toothed Tiger¡¯s neck with synchronized strikes. Roar! However, the Saber-toothed Tiger was not so easily ambushed. Just as Alpha was about to strike, it swiftly dodged to one side, and instinctively snapped at Alpha. But right at that moment, a Thunder Flame power rushed from afar, directly hitting the Saber-toothed Tiger¡¯s eyes. The Saber-toothed Tiger shrank its neck out of pain, failing to bite Alpha. Awooo, awooo! (Damn bonehead is still too weak. Without me, you¡¯d be dead.) Beta, who had successfully saved Alpha, raised his head high, declaring his victory. Alpha, hearing this, gave no response, but created an Ice Crystal Barrier in the sky, making a heavy step on it. Taking advantage of the Saber-toothed Tiger¡¯s blind spot, Alpha directly thrust his Withering Sword into the Saber- toothed Tiger¡¯s eyes. Seeing this, Tangmiao and Li Xusheng immediately seized the opportunity. They headed towards the Saber-toothed Tiger¡¯s blind spot where they concentrated their attacks on its front limbs. The Saber-toothed Tiger was enormous in size. Enduring the blows head-on was impossible, so they needed to disable its mobility first. Roar!!! Finally released from its long-imprisoned cage, not getting a chance to flex its power yet, it had been blinded by these tiny bugs. The Saber-toothed Tiger¡¯s suppressed savagery for so many years finally erupted. A black, invisible field of influence burst out from the Saber-toothed Tiger. Whether it was Alpha, who was just about to take advantage of the momentum, or Li Xusheng and Tangmiao, who were preparing to launch an attack on the Saber-toothed Tiger, they all felt a sluggish flow of energy once wrapped by this field. ¡°A King¡¯s Field?!¡± Wang Huai saw the situation, gritted his teeth, and immediately commanded the Barrier Tree Man to pull Li Xusheng and Tangmiao out of the encirclement of the Field. The King¡¯s Field was a special skill mastered only by king-level creatures, similar to Intimidation, but not entirely the same. If Intimidation was a lord creature declaring its position on a spiritual level, then the King¡¯s Field was an outright declaration of its dominion on an energy level. Succinctly put, within the coverage of the King¡¯s Field, other types of energy would be suppressed, and the only thing capable of countering it was the King¡¯s Field itself. Krak-kraa. (Boss, it seems like my energy can¡¯t be released anymore, and its operation is quite slow.) The moment the Saber-toothed Tiger activated its King¡¯s Field, Alpha immediately reported his current state. ¡°Affects energy flow¡­¡± Bai Qi paused after hearing it, watched the approaching black field sphere and after a brief ponder, he said, ¡°If energy attacks won¡¯t work, then let¡¯s try physical attacks.¡± Krak-kraa. (Understood, boss!) Alpha got it at once, directly generated six Bone Blades, and began to madly strike at the Saber-toothed Tiger. ¡°That works too?¡± Seeing Alpha forcefully counteracting the Field¡¯s influence and launching a frenzy of attacks on the Saber-toothed Tiger, Tangmiao and Li Xusheng exchanged looks. They were about to follow suit when they were pulled out by Wang Huai. ¡°Breaking the King¡¯s Field isn¡¯t that easy. Bai Qi, you should call back your pet.¡± Wang Huai looked towards Bai Qi, intending to advise him to call back Alpha, but suddenly found that the King¡¯s Field of the Saber-toothed Tiger had risen again, enveloping them as well. ¡®I guess there¡¯s no need to hide anymore.1 Bai Qi shrugged, watching the Husky who was unable to freely launch an attack due to being enveloped in the Field, he plunged into deep thought. The energy cannon attacks, although functionally superior to traditional ammunition attacks, could be quite troublesome in situations like this. He would have to ask Schuck to add some other combat modes afterwards. But first, he had to deal with the enemy at hand. As Wang Huai said, once the Saber-toothed Tiger¡¯s King¡¯s Field was activated, it had complete control over all actions within its range. The so-called blind spots were completely eliminated, with a light stomp, countless Wind Blades rolled towards Alpha. Alpha, seeing this, never stopped his attack. He simply dodged and moved around the Saber-toothed Tiger. Wherever he passed, numerous wounds were left, all bleeding profusely. ¡°Bai Qi, are you sure you are truly just a Third Stage Beast Master?¡± Seeing the immense damage inflicted on the Saber-toothed Tiger by Alpha alone, Tangmiao was dumbfounded. Her sky-attacking mantis was also a speed type, which was enhanced with fusion, but not as fast as Alpha, let alone having three heads and six arms. ¡°That¡¯s right, I am a Third Stage, but Alpha was only a speed variant.¡± ¡°I see, that explains it.¡± After hearing Bai Qi¡¯s explanation, Tangmiao and the others finally understood. The advantage of mutant species could indeed continue to expand with level advancements, so it was perfectly normal for them to surpass normal creatures. ¡°But what happened to those injuries? Our attacks on the saber-toothed tiger seem to have mysteriously healed rapidly.¡± Bai Qi replied, ¡°It was nothing major, I just fortified Alpha with a few battle runes.¡± Dark series rune, bleeding. When Bai Qi initially chose the runes for Alpha, he had not anticipated that Alpha would evolve into a being with withering power. Considering that Alpha¡¯s skeleton manipulation was primarily physical attacks, he decided to inscribe a bleeding rune onto it. Originally, he thought that with the withering power present, the bleeding rune would be completely shelved. It turns out that, it was put to use after all. ¡°Battle rune?¡± Wang Huai and others looked at each other, surprise reflected in their eyes. It seemed the rumors weren¡¯t entirely credible ¨C whether it was monster training or combat experience, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t anything like the second- generation competitor that was rumored to have been hoisted up by others. However, this was indeed good news for them, the competitor who they thought would be a burden had actually become an essential part of their team. As a result, they, the so-called Fourth Stage Beast Masters, felt somewhat embarrassed. Thinking of this, Wang Huai and the others exchanged glances and launched another attack with renewed courage. At the same time, the saber-toothed tiger became aware of the threat Alpha posed. It was already energy-deficient due to not having eaten for a long time, now with the loss of so much blood, even a king-level life could not withstand such a huge loss. The tiger roared, and countless wind blades appeared above the heads of Bai Qi and others, attacking them. As aking-level life form, the saber-toothed tiger was notweak in intellect. Naturally, it could see the relationship between pets and Beast Masters. As long as the Beast Masters were removed, these pets would naturally be affected as well. ¡°Damn, this beast has no martial ethics, it¡¯s making a sneak attack!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help muttering under his breath. Immediately, the Husky began to control the Etherium Gold Defense, protecting Wang Huai and the Baili Brothers. Hearing the dense metallic cutting sounds outside, Wang Huai, after a moment¡¯s hesitation, got in touch with the Barrier Tree Man. Numerous vines sprang up from the ground around the saber-toothed tiger and wrapped around it tightly. As soon as the tiger saw this, it ordered the wind blades to attack, but Li Xusheng and Tangmiao had already attacked again by this time. No matter how sharp Tangmiao¡¯s mantis twin blades were or how strong Li Xusheng¡¯s hammer blows that rivaled the force of fierce beasts, it prevented the tiger from responding seriously. And when the serpents controlled by the Baili brothers also began to coil around, the saber-toothed tiger truly could not take care of everything, it was tightly wrapped by the tree vines of the Barrier Tree Man. Seeing the saber-toothed tiger gradually being suppressed, a gleam of anticipation flashed in everyone¡¯s eyes ¨C they could already see the dawn of victory. Whoosh, whoosh¡­ Just then, the wind blades that filled the sky disappeared suddenly. The saber- toothed tiger also stopped struggling. The vast training ground was left with only the whooshing sound of the wind blowing. Afterwards, a whirlwind gradually formed around the saber-toothed tiger¡¯s limbs, which had turned into a bloody mess. It grew larger and larger, eventually replacing the tiger¡¯s limbs completely, pulling the tiger¡¯s huge body free from the tree vines and flying towards the sky. As for Alpha and others, they were directly blown away by the whirlwind, unable to resist at all. ¡°This guy, has he been hiding his true powers till now?¡± Looking at the indifferent face of the saber-toothed tiger suspended in the air, gazing at them, Wang Huai and the others felt somewhat desperate. Indeed, the ancient species that had a double level lead was incomparable to the previous terracotta warriors. With such a guardian deployed, the training ground didn¡¯t seem to want them to pass at all. The saber-toothed tiger, having fully unleashed its power, coldly looked down at the few insects beneath it that had caused it significant harm. Its vertical pupils became colder, but it did not easily land again, allowing itself to slowly get engulfed by the gale, disappearing within it. Being hunters of the ancient times and favored by the wind, direct combat was never their preferred choice. It was simply too hungry, which led to such foolish choices. From now on, these bugs were at its mercy. Finally, when the saber-toothed tiger¡¯s figure disappeared completely in the wind, Alpha and the other pets lost track of it. They could only vaguely sense its presence nearby. ¡°Schuck, Beta, can you find its tracks?¡± Woof! Woof! (It¡¯s moving too fast, I can¡¯t keep up!) ¡°Same here, the storm has masked its energy fluctuations, radar can¡¯t find it.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyebrows furrowed, as he looked at Alpha who was still looking for the saber-toothed tiger¡¯s traces, and said, ¡°Gamma, you hitch onto Alpha¡¯s body to protect it.¡± Since the saber-toothed tiger chose to sneak attack, it would definitely prioritize the one that posed the greatest threat to it, so Alpha had the highest probability of being attacked. Hopefully, this time Gamma can display its abnormal physical attributes and help Alpha withstand the attack. Swoosh! Just as Alpha and Gamma quickly converged, the figure of the saber-toothed tiger suddenly appeared next to Li Xusheng and Tangmiao, knocking them away in an instant. Damn it, why isn¡¯t this guy playing by the rules!? Chapter 164 - Chapter 163: The Most Unorthodox Action of the Year Chapter 163: The Most Unorthodox Action of the Year Translator: 549690339 Seeing the Saber-toothed Tiger¡¯s actions, Bai Qi and the others were somewhat surprised. Although the level of Li Xusheng and Tang Miao was higher than that of Alpha, so far, Alpha dealt more damage to it. Could it be choosing its enemies based on their levels? Bai Qi and Wang Huai exchanged glances, but due to the Saber-toothed Tiger¡¯s choice, Alpha and Gamma successfully rendezvoused. Gamma¡¯s green body was attached to the surface of Alpha, like wearing a green armor, Wilting Dragon Lord ¨C Magic Immunity status! Although they were temporarily unable to form wind attribute resistance, with the Saber-toothed Tiger¡¯s frequent attacks, Bai Qi believed it was only a matter of time. However, the Saber-toothed Tiger¡¯s sneaky warfare in the wind was indeed very troublesome, all he could do was to hope that Alpha¡¯s reaction speed was fast enough. Sure enough, after driving back Li Xusheng and Tang Miao, the Saber-toothed Tiger disappeared again in the gale. Wang Huai seized the moment and pulled the two back. ¡°How are you two?¡± Wang Huai looked at the two anxiously and immediately summoned a Flower Fairy to heal them. ¡°I¡¯m fine, it seemed to have pulled its punches when the Saber-toothed Tiger attacked us, it didn¡¯t use its full strength.¡± ¡°Pulled its punches?¡± In response to this, Bai Qi was taken aback. Could the Saber-toothed Tiger be frail from losing too much blood? Just as Bai Qi had this thought, he saw the Saber-toothed Tiger suddenly appear, and with one claw, it sent Alpha and Gamma flying out. The impact punched a huge hole in the wall. Well, he thought too much. Upon seeing this, Wang Huai immediately sent the Barrier Tree Man to back them up. he then advised Bai Qi, ¡°Bai Qi, are you sure you don¡¯t want to call your two beasts back first? For now, we¡¯re at a disadvantage. It would be better for us to stay on the defensive.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, ¡°It¡¯s fine, Alpha and Gamma can take quite a beating, they¡¯ll be okay.¡± Alpha¡¯s core area is its skull, while Gamma, strictly speaking, does not have a core area, as long as it isn¡¯t completely evaporated, it could survive. However, the Saber-toothed Tiger¡¯sattacks were truly double standards. It was gentle with Li Xusheng and Tang Miao, both Four Stage Beast Masters, but fought fiercely against Alpha and Gamma, both Third Stage creatures. It wasn¡¯t supposed to be afraid of the hard and bully the weak like this. Unless it saw that both were humans, so it withdrew? Hmm? Bai Qi¡¯s eyebrows rose as he seemed to recall something. ¡°Schuck, do you have a video of the Saber-toothed Tiger attacking Li Xusheng and the others?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Schuck nodded, immediately projecting the video of the two being sent flying, and thoughtfully reduced the playback rate. It was undeniable that the Saber-toothed Tiger¡¯s attack speed was really fast. Even when slowed down by ten times, its movements were still very swift, almost appearing and then retreating back into the gale as soon as it was visible. But that was sufficient. Bai Qi worked on the keyboard, finally stopping the video at the moment the Saber-toothed Tiger was about to attack the two. Although it was just a split second, a faint Rune Mark suddenly appeared on the Saber-toothed Tiger¡¯s forehead when it was about to attack, then its strength weakened. ¡°I see, there is actually a protective mechanism in this training field. It should be restricting Ferocious Beasts from attacking humans.¡± Upon seeing this, Wang Huai immediately breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the protective mechanism was there, their safety shouldn¡¯t be a problem. This way, even if they couldn¡¯t pass the level, they could still bring out the data of the Saber-toothed Tiger. ¡°It should be about right.¡± Bai Qi nodded in agreement with Wang Huai¡¯s statement, but his eyes were still fixed on the Rune Mark on the Saber-toothed Tiger¡¯s forehead. He had a feeling he had seen this Rune Mark somewhere before but just couldn¡¯t remember. ¡°Cough, Bai Qi, I think you should do something with your two beasts.¡± Finally, Tang Miao couldn¡¯t stand it anymore, he couldn¡¯t help but remind as Bai Qj was striving to remember. Even though the Barrier Tree Man and the serpents of the Baili Brothers were helping attack, the Saber-toothed Tiger seemed to be targeting these two, almost always aiming at Alpha each time it appeared. Hearing this, Bai Qi looked over to find that the Saber-toothed Tiger seemed to be toying with Alpha, keeping it at bay, but it never managed to hit a vital spot. Seeing this, Bai Qi had an idea and sent a message to Alpha. Creak, creak. Upon receiving the instruction, Alpha forcefully conjured an Ice Crystal Barrier between it and the Saber-toothed Tiger, creating a gap of Giant Strength. Then with a roll, it transformed into a crystal ball, with Alpha¡¯s skull and Gamma encapsulated inside it. The Saber-toothed Tiger seemed curious but didn¡¯t stop. With a claw, it swatted at the ball, only to grunt suddenly. It flung the crystal ball away, and its claws began to bleed. How did it suddenly get injured? Wang Huai and the others looked at each other, clearly not understanding what had just happened. However, upon seeing the Crystal Sphere slowly rolling back, Wang Huai and the others didn¡¯t know how to react anymore. This wasn¡¯t a ball at all, it was clearly a spiked ball! The smooth crystal shell was now covered in sharp spikes of varying lengths and constantly changing, and at the tips of these spikes, one could vaguely see a faint blue glow flickering. You like to play with balls, don¡¯t you? Well, here¡¯s your wish. Let¡¯s see if you dare. Bai Qi¡¯s face developed an evil grin, although his Withering Power could only be released externally, it could still flow within the crystal skeleton, just at a slower pace. Anyway, they would never surpass the saber-toothed tiger in speed, so they might as well give up on the attack and wait for the enemy to come. You won¡¯t let me use my energy attack, then I¡¯ll wait for you to come. With the Withering Power attached to the spikes, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t worried about not being able to break through the defense. A defensive counterattack, that¡¯s the name of the game. Thinking of this, Bai Qi simply let the Deadly Poison Aura open up and quietly lay there waiting for the saber-toothed tiger to come. Seeing this, the saber-toothed tiger seemed to realize that this was a tough nut to crack, immediately targeting the other pets first. It found that the Barrier Tree Man and the others had been summoned back to the Beast Control Space, even pets like the Husky had been recalled. ¡°Bai Qi, isn¡¯t this too risky?¡± Standing defenseless in front of the saber-toothed tiger, at Bai Qi¡¯s recommendation, Wang Huai and the others were somewhat panicked, the others likewise ready to summon their pets at any moment. After all, they had all received various professional trainings, almost every strategy was the most effective method found out by countless people, but Bai Qi¡¯s approach was somewhat unconventional. ¡°What else can we do? Do you expect us to win against a Fifth Stage Monarch Level Ancient Species?¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes, according to the energy detector that Schuck had, the energy of the saber-toothed tiger was clearly in a state of severe deficit. Simply put, it was malnourished. If this big cat is still like at the beginning, mindlessly venting its energy, they would have a chance to bleed it out slowly, draining the beast to its death. But now, it clearly planned to play a guerilla war with them, and it was also in its King¡¯s territory, so they could forget about a sneak attack, a frontal attack was also quite challenging, so a defensive attack was the best method. As for them, rather than giving the saber-toothed tiger a chance to change targets and slowly drain their fighting power, it was better to take a gamble and make it, so the saber-toothed tiger had no choice but to attack. Fortunately, Bai Qi had bet correctly. After seeing that Bai Qi and the others were just standing there, the saber- toothed tiger immediately wanted to launch an attack But just as it was about to make a move, the rune appeared on its forehead again, forcibly stopping the aforementioned beast¡¯s impending action. There really is a limit! Seeing that the saber-toothed tiger really couldn¡¯t launch an attack on them, Wang Huai and the others let out a sigh of relief, but Li Xusheng cast a deep look at Bai Qi, a complex look flashing in his eyes. Unable to attack Bai Qi and the others, the saber-toothed tiger could only turn its gaze to Alpha, only to find that Alpha had somehow enlarged its form again. Accordingly, the number of bone spurs on its body had also increased quite a bit. Seeing this, the saber-toothed tiger once again hid in the wild wind, constantly moving around Alpha, and the spikes on Alpha¡¯s exterior were gradually adjusting their direction. As soon as the saber-toothed tiger appeared, the spikes at that end would instantly elongate. The Saber-tooth tiger clearly didn¡¯t want to wait any longer, it suddenly leaped out of the wind and launched an attack towards Alpha. Its sharp claws flashed with a jet-black light, clearly planning to clash head-on and destroy Alpha with one claw. Then, just as the saber-toothed tiger was about to hit Alpha, the spikes on Alpha¡¯s exterior suddenly grew rapidly, striking first and piercing the tiger¡¯s palm. Roar! Under the pain, the saber-toothed tiger instinctively wanted to fling Alpha away, but Alpha had already predicted the big cat¡¯s behavior. The moment the bone spurs were embedded in the saber-toothed tiger¡¯s palm, they quickly spread and split towards the deeper parts of the tiger¡¯s flesh, getting completely fixed on the beast¡¯s paw while slowly injecting the Withering Power into it. The saber-toothed tiger immediately sensed something odd, so it simply flung its paw on the ground, trying to directly smash Alpha, but at the moment when it came into contact with the ground, there was no sensation of resistance. It found that Gamma had somehow appeared and became a cushion. However, facing the giant strength of the saber-toothed tiger, Gamma had reached its limit, and could burst at any moment. But, it was also due to Gamma¡¯s delay, that Alpha had an opportunity to expand the wound on the saber-toothed tiger, actually digging into it, and Gamma didn¡¯t fall behind, following along Alpha¡¯s bones directly into the forelimb of the saber-toothed tiger. Faced with this attack from within, the saber-toothed tiger didn¡¯t know how to react, it could only roll and scratch on the ground, but it couldn¡¯t stop Alpha from moving slowly inside it. Finally, after struggling for a while, the saber-toothed tiger¡¯s movement suddenly stopped, its huge eyes turned blood red, and gradually fell silent. Even as a monarch level creature, it could not survive when its brain was destroyed. ¡°Bai Qi, do all your association¡¯s Beast Masters fight like this? Do you realize that you just killed a Monarch level Ferocious beast two ranks above your level?¡± Staring blankly at Alpha and Gamma, these two Third Stage Lord creatures, Wang Huai felt somewhat baffled. They had actually killed a Fifth Stage Ancient Monarch Level Species. Is this even something a normal person could do? ¡°I don¡¯t know about the others, but probably not.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, then pointed behind the two of them and said, ¡°And, you don¡¯t really think that Monarch level creatures are that weak, do you? It¡¯s clearly being restricted, isn¡¯t that right, Instructor Luo?!¡± Chapter 165 - Chapter 164: Ancient Beast Master Chapter 164: Ancient Beast Master Translator: 549690339 | Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Wang Huai and his companions were stunned and immediately glanced behind them. In the originally empty sky, a giant eagle had silently appeared. Standing atop the eagle was none other than Luo Xiang, who had been taking action independently. With a light laugh, Luo Xiang landed on the ground and said, ¡°Lad, when did you notice me?¡± Bai Qi shrugged, replying, ¡°Actually, it was just a guess. After all, the difference between the guardian of this third stage and the previous two is just too big.¡± ¡°If I had to give a reason¡­¡± Bai Qi paused, gesturing towards the runes on the walls surrounding the training field that, unnoticed until now, seemed to have dimmed. He continued, ¡°We haven¡¯t passed yet, but this training field has gone quiet. Doesn¡¯t it seem too convenient?¡± Upon hearing this, Luo Xiang laughed and said, ¡°Not bad, but this saber- toothed tiger didn¡¯t escape because of something I did. I just stopped the automatic mechanism of the training field, so it must have gotten away.¡± ¡°Stopped the training field?¡± At that, Wang Huai looked visibly puzzled and asked, ¡°Master Luo, does this mean you¡¯ve deciphered the secrets of this realm?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not really deciphering the secrets of the realm, I¡¯ve just cracked the entrance to the next area.¡± Luo Xiang shookhis head, explaining, ¡°It looks like the guardian of this secret realm is no longer around, so all the controls for these training fields are at the entrance. I just turned them off, it¡¯s just a coincidence this saber-toothed tiger appeared.¡± ¡°These?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi raised an eyebrow, as if realizing something. He had wondered why such a large secret realm only had one training field. It was simply too shabby. Now that he heard Luo Xiang¡¯s words, it seemed there were indeed more. ¡°Actually, you guys are rather lucky. The slave contract of this saber-toothed tiger is still in effect, and its condition isn¡¯t too good. The other places weren¡¯t as fortunate.¡± Upon hearing Luo Xiang¡¯s words, Wang Huai¡¯s expression subtly changed. As the captain of the assault team, he naturally knew about the arrangements of the Thirteenth Bureau. From the sound of Luo Xiang¡¯s words, it seemed the others had likely met with mishaps. Seeing Wang Huai¡¯s expression, Luo Xiang laughed, reassuring him, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I activated the protection mechanism, so none of them suffered fatal injuries. However, their mechanical beasts are probably in trouble.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Upon hearing this, Wang Huai sincerely thanked Luo Xiang. They were all part of the Thirteenth Bureau, his comrades. It was great news if his comrades could keep their lives. After understanding their current situation, Bai Qi finally couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Wasn¡¯t it said earlier that you¡¯d have to clear the training field first before opening the entrance? Instructor Luo, is this considered a forced decipher?¡± Luo Xiang nodded, saying, ¡°The Breaking the Void talent can do more than just ignore the defenses of the Secret Realm Tower. As long as you have a sufficient foundation in runes, this is just a basic operation. You¡¯ll learn it in the future.¡± Breaking the Void talent too? Alright, that was definitely something he wouldn¡¯t learn. ¡°However, even though this ancient species saber-toothed tiger was suppressed by the slave contract, it was still not weak. I¡¯m surprised you guys managed to defeat it.¡± Luo Xiang looked at the saber-toothed tiger, whose eyes were still open in death. Seeing Alpha and Gamma crawls out from its ear, he couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter. ¡°To think you¡¯d come up with such a strategy. The majestic king of the ancient species suffered such a death, it¡¯s quite suffocating.¡± Feeling a bit embarrassed, Bai Qi scratched his head. This wasn¡¯t something he¡¯d learned from a monkey in his previous life, was it? The only difference was that it had run into someone¡¯s stomach, whereas Alpha and Gamma went into the mind. Well, it was more or less the same. ¡°This saber-toothed tiger was discovered in your Thirteenth Bureau area, so it should be yours, but Bai Qi also made quite the contribution. He can have the pair of teeth, the rest will be handed over to you guys.¡± Luo Xiang slapped the massive eagle next to him. The eagle seemed to understand as it easily plucked two sharp teeth from the tiger¡¯s mouth and tossed it in front of Bai Qi. ¡°No problem. In fact, Bai Qi did most of the work in handling this saber- toothed tiger. If everything went to him, it would be fine.¡± Wang Huai nodded, voicing his thoughts. ¡°Then forget about it. There isn¡¯t much left that¡¯s good anyway. See if your research department can figure out something.¡± Luo Xiang straightforwardly voiced his thoughts, while Bai Qi immediately tucked away the sharp teeth. Bro, next time when you¡¯re hoarding the good stuff, could you be a little more discreet? Even though everyone knows that this pair of fangs is of good quality, you don¡¯t have to point it out so directly. It makes things awkward for us. True to his expectations, once Luo Xiang finished speaking, the faces of Wang Huai and the others turned a troubled look. They didn¡¯t know how to respond. However, Luo Xiang clearly didn¡¯t wish to say anything more. He tossed a bronze token to Wang Huai, then grabbed Bai Qi and landed on the giant eagle. ¡°I¡¯ll leave the rest to you guys. I¡¯ll take Bai Qi and leave first.¡± Having said that, Luo Xiang immediately rode off on the eagle, leaving behind a baffled Wang Huai and the others. ¡°Captain, are all the Beast Masters in the Association this whimsical?¡± Tang Miao stared blankly at the quickly departing Luo Xiang, his expression changing continuously. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t be. The ones we¡¯ve dealt with before were quite normal, look at Bai Qi¡­¡± _Halfway through his words, Wang Huai stopped short. It seemed as though that fellow could not be considered normal either. Outside the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm. Because the access to the next level area was decrypted, many doors had lifted their restrictions, causing a scrambled frenzy amongst the research personnel outside. ¡°Instructor Luo, are we heading back to the headquarters now?¡± Luo Xiang replied, ¡°The Thirteenth Bureau¡¯s commission is complete, of course, we will return to the area under association¡¯s jurisdiction. If not needed, I¡¯ll get beaten up by the old man.¡± Bai Qi nodded, with the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm right in front of him, he would feel regretful if he had to go back just like this. After all, Luo Xiang mentioned that he would calculate points based on his actions here and wouldn¡¯t it be a loss if he didn¡¯t grab more benefits while he was in the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm? ¡°By the way, I¡¯ve copied some runes from the entrance just now. Take some time to look at them, it will assist your exploration in the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm.¡± Luo Xiang handed a packet of copied paper to Bai Qi, saying, ¡°Although the ancient rune system is not as complete as the one during the Era of Law Emperor, it is still the origin of runes and there are still valuable learning points.¡± Bai Qi nodded, he had previously shown interest in the runes on the terracotta warriors, hence Schuck has recorded them down. Now that Luo Xiang had brought the copied originals to him, Bai Qi naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse. Luo Xiang¡¯s copying technique was obviously very skilled ¨C every rune was extremely clear and Bai Qi saw some familiar runes among them. Among them, the mysterious rune mark that restrained the Saber-toothed Tiger was present. ¡°Instructor Luo, you mentioned that this is a slave contract, why does it look a little like the rune mark that we use to contract our pets?¡± Hearing this, Luo Xiang showed a faint smile, ¡°You really did notice it.¡± With that, Luo Xiang pointed to the not-too-distant entrance of the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, ¡°You should have heard of the legends of the Emperor, right?¡± Bai Qi nodded, not just heard, but history classes would inevitably touch on the stories of the Emperors of the human history, and the Emperor, who led humanity out of the oppression of ferocious beasts, was of utmost importance. ¡°According to human history that we know so far, humans were originally just slaves or food herded by ferocious beasts.¡± ¡°After all, compared to the strong physical abilities and abilities of the ferocious beasts, humans were a lot weaker.¡± ¡°However, everything changed after the emergence of the Emperor.¡± ¡°The Emperor was initially just a small slave, yet he deduced a contract that could control the ferocious beasts from the slavery contract affixed by the ferocious beasts onto humans, and led humans down the path of resistance with this power.¡± ¡°And these people, were the very first Beast Masters in ancient times.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi was a bit surprised. He knew about the Emperor discovering the method of contracting ferocious beasts, but he didn¡¯t expect that it was deduced from the contract of ferocious beasts enslaving humans, this information was really mind -blowing. ¡°But since this contract was artificially affixed, where did their talent rune come from when they awakened?¡± Bai Qi pondered for a moment then posed the question. Luo Xiang replied, ¡°What else do you think exists in this world that can change the talent of a race?¡± Bai Qi was stunned at hearing this, and after hesitating for a moment, he said, ¡°Mythical creatures? Gods?¡± Even though the Federation was fundamentally scientific, they never denied the existence of gods, otherwise, there wouldn¡¯t be the concept of Mythical Species. Luo Xiang shook his head, ¡°Gods are merely stronger beings and don¡¯t possess such abilities.¡± ¡°Then who else could it be?¡± Luo Xiang pointed to the ground beneath their feet, ¡°The only being capable of changing the talents of an entire species would naturally be the central will of this world, Gaia.¡± ¡°World¡¯s Will, Gaia?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± A gleam flashed in Luo Xiang¡¯s eyes, ¡°From what I have discovered in various secret realms, the World¡¯s Will doesn¡¯t appear often, but each time it emerges, it can help mankind turn the tables. The Beast Mastery Talent that humans possess was only obtained after Gaia descended during the White Emperor¡¯s period. Bai Qi listened with interest. This was the first time he heard that the history of humanity, or rather Beast Masters, had such riveting elements. Initially, he thought that history lessons were exaggerating, but now it seemed they had somewhat been conservative. Suddenly, he felt that he should also move about like Luo Xiang, maybe explore some secret realm towers, it seemed like fun¡­ ¡°I won¡¯t go into too much detail. You will encounter this sooner or later, after all, you have the Breaking the Void talent and those old guys at headquarters won¡¯t let you idly sit by.¡± Luo Xiang patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, ¡°That¡¯s why your current priority is to train hard, to raise your strength as soon as possible, so you can roam everywhere with me.¡± Seeing Luo Xiang in such a state, the corner of Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twitched. Big brother, please hold back your smirk first, otherwise everyone will know that you are dragging me into it to help you shoulder the blame¡­ Bai Qi glanced at the rune mark in his hand, ¡°By the way, Instructor Luo, since this rune is the first slave contract, does it mean that those who haven¡¯t awakened their talent could use this to become Beast Masters?¡± Luo Xiang¡¯s expression turned serious upon hearing this, ¡°Absolutely not, it wasn¡¯t like nobody attempted this before, but all have failed. After all, it evolved from the ferocious beasts¡¯ contract, not everyone can bear it.¡± Not everyone can bear it, huh¡­ Bai Qi nodded, but another thought suddenly popped up in his mind. If humans can¡¯t bear it, what if the one bearing it isn¡¯t human? Chapter 166 - Chapter 165: Mythical Species Chapter 165: Mythical Species Translator: 549690339 The Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm seemed to be located in the north of the Federation, almost entirely on a plain, where traces of human life could be vaguely seen. Obviously, after the discovery of the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, this place was completely emptied by the Federation. As the first emperor in human history and the creator of the Beast Master profession, his secret realm, even if it just touches the edge, was worth the Alliance¡¯s attention. However, Bai Qi and Luo Xiang soon flew out of the area controlled by the Federation and came to the place managed by the Association. Like the area managed by the Thirteenth Bureau, this place was also filled with metal doors. But compared to the countless high-end instruments on the Federation side, the Association side seemed a bit retro. Compass, crystal ball, tortoise shell, dragon-seeking ruler¡­ Almost anything that Bai Qi could associate with divination appeared on the Association side. If it weren¡¯t for the occasional sight of a few computers responsible for recording, Bai Qi would have thought he had traveled back to ancient times. ¡°Do you feel like the Association side is much rougher than the Thirteenth Bureau?¡± Luo Xiang noticed Bai Qi¡¯s expression and couldn¡¯t help laughing: ¡°I thought the same when I first joined the Association. For a while, I even thought I had joined some sort of charlatan organization. Only after I discovered that these items were all treasures did I slowly believe I hadn¡¯t been tricked.¡± ¡°All are treasures?¡± Bai Qi looked at the various ¡°charlatan sets¡± almost one in everyone¡¯s hands as far as he could see, somewhat incredulous. Although he knew that the Association had a long history and deep heritage, it wasn¡¯t to the extent of wholesale distribution of treasures, right? ¡°Don¡¯t worry, after you complete the training, the Association may also assign you a treasure. However, it¡¯s hard to say what it will be.¡± At this point, Luo Xiang seemed to think of something and laughed, ¡°I heard that you haven¡¯t yet received the Lord creature the Association allocated to you? Old Lady Fan in the breeding area has been grumbling about it for a while.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head awkwardly when he heard this. He did indeed want to go pick it up, but too many variables had come up. ¡°However, the three pets you currently have are well trained, and I¡¯ve heard from President Qin that all of them seem to be of the mutant species?¡± Bai Qj nodded and said, ¡°Yeah, I had the good luck of encountering them.¡± Luo Xiang said, ¡°Mutant species are good, but the starting point of the few that you¡¯ve contracted is too low, and the upper limit might not be high. In the future, if you get the opportunity, consider contracting with some special species of pets.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi immediately thought of the saber-toothed tiger he had just encountered, ¡°Special species? It seems like I¡¯ve heard Instructor Lv mention it.¡± Luo Xiang nodded and said, ¡°Yes, in fact, the mutant species is also considered a type of special species, but the emergence conditions and effects of the mutant species are different, so they are not as powerful as the other types.¡± ¡°The saber-toothed tiger you just encountered is an ancient species. Unfortunately, it¡¯s clear that it was put in there by the maintenance personnel of later generations. Its bloodline isn¡¯t pure, otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t be just King-level.¡± Bai Qj nodded slightly, looking down at the giant eagle beneath his feet, suddenly asking, ¡°Then, Instructor Luo, is your pet also a special species?¡± Luo Xiang nodded and said, ¡°Are you talking about Neil? Yes, Neil is a mythical species, a North Eagle.¡± Well, no wonder he looks down on the mutant species; it turns out even his mount is of the mythical classification. Bai Qi clicked his tongue enviously, but when he thought of the Evolution Egg, he instantly felt better. Perhaps for others, a creature¡¯s innate bloodline may limit the potential of pets, but with the Evolution Egg, these differences will inevitably be eliminated. No matter what kind of species, ancient, giant, or mythical, as long as the materials are provided, any species can be produced. But Luo Xiang¡¯s words also made sense. Although training pets with low bloodline level like Alpha provides more flexibility, it indeed takes more time. If there weren¡¯t any more unexpected situations, it would be better to find some with special bloodlines. Soon, the North Eagle landed in front of a camp. Many people noticed Luo Xiang¡¯s arrival, and upon seeing it was Luo Xiang, all showed an excited expression. ¡°Great, finally we don¡¯thave to run around like headless flies.¡± ¡°But I heard Master Luo is here this time to break the entrance for the Thirteenth Bureau?¡± ¡°Are you silly? Anyway, this secret realm is being jointly developed by us and the Thirteenth Bureau. Whoever opens the entrance first doesn¡¯t matter. By the way, isn¡¯t it great to brush up on task rewards?¡± ¡°That makes sense.¡± Hearing the chatter of the surrounding people, Bai Qi once again recognized Luo Xiang¡¯s unique position in the Association. More accurately, it was the position of a productive secret realm decoder. It seemed that he had underestimated the Breaking the Void talent. Otherwise, President Qin would not have recommended him to join special training as soon as he reached the first stage. What a pity, he was just a fake. As long as the Breaking the Void talent couldn¡¯t be triggered stably, he wouldn¡¯t be exposed. ¡°Hm? Luo, you¡¯re here, and who¡¯s this, is it Cha?¡± At this moment, a strong smell of alcohol suddenly came from behind them. Bai Qi immediately turned around to look, seeing a disheveled man holding a bottle of wine swaying from a house towards them. His messy hair, unkempt beard, combined with the strong smell of alcohol, hardly differed from a tramp. Seeing the downcast uncle walking over, Luo Xiang wasn¡¯t surprised at all. He sniffed and said, ¡°Uncle Chun, where did you find this excellent wine in another secret space? Care to share?¡± At these words, Chun Yushui immediately threw the bottle of wine in his hand over to Luo Xiang, who caught it effortlessly, only to discover it was already empty. ¡°Heard you were coming, I worked overtime to finish all these wines.¡± Chun Yushui burped, then stretched out his hand and grabbed Bai Qi¡¯s cheek, rubbing it vigorously. He patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°Eh, Cha, you¡¯ve grown so strong since you were sent to Gusu City by your father?¡± Bai Qi looked helplessly at Luo Xiang for help, only to find Luo Xiang still battling with the wine bottle, completely ignoring Bai Qi. Bai Qi gave up and forcefully pulled himself out of Chun Yushui¡¯s clutch. ¡°Uh¡­ this Superior, I think you¡¯ve mistaken me for someone else. My name is Bai Qi, not Bai Qiucha.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re not Cha, then it¡¯s not interesting.¡± Chun Yushui lost interest immediately. He surveyed Bai Qi from head to toe with his bleary eyes. ¡°Your name seems familiar. I think I¡¯ve heard it together with Bai Heguang¡¯s. Could you possibly be Bai Heguang¡¯s illegitimate son?¡± A corner of Bai Qj¡¯s mouth twitched uncontrollably. He strongly suspected this rumor was spread by this raggedy uncle, after all, not just anybody dared to gossip about an infamous figure like the Titled Legendary. ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it. Bai Chuanqi¡¯s temper isn¡¯t so good. If there really was an illegitimate son, do you think this guy could still be jumping about here?¡± Luo Xiang finally recalled who Bai Qi was and explained, ¡°This kid did so well in training that the old man thought about bringing him out to broaden his horizons. He just came with me from the Thirteenth Bureau and is planning to train hard here.¡± Chun Yushui glanced at Bai Qi and said, ¡°Sounds like you¡¯re planning to train someone else to shoulder the burden?¡± Luo Xiang rolled his eyes. ¡°Wasn¡¯t I learning it from Uncle Chun here?¡± Listenting to their exchange, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes took on an odd glint. Why did it sound like Luo Xiang had other intentions when taking him out this time? Getting rid of a burden? Was Luo Xiang forced to be so productive? Luo Xiang noticed the odd look in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes and cleared his throat. ¡°Ahem, Bai Qi, go and rest first. You can sleep in any room without a tag.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi shrugged and did not want to further get in the way. He randomly picked a room far away from Chun Yushui and moved in. First, it was the Earth Gold Ring, now the Wind Teeth, and the Grass Cutter Claw that he hadn¡¯t had a chance to absorb. These materials needed to be absorbed as soon as possible to enhance his fight power. Otherwise, with his current Third Stage Beast Master strength, it would be hard for him to progress in the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm. After Bai Qi left, Chun Yushui immediately wiped the grin off his face, and his eyes cleared. ¡°You¡¯ve been to the Thirteenth Bureau, how far along are they?¡± Luo Xiang replied, ¡°On the surface, they are still in the boot camp area, but I believe some have already moved onto the next area. Though I can¡¯t yet figure out their methods, I can say for sure it¡¯s not the Breaking the Void talent.¡± Chun Yushui sneered, ¡°They are as sly as ever. But it doesn¡¯t matter, we¡¯re almost ready here, just playing along with them.¡± Luo Xiang nodded, ¡°I will go in alone later to check out the situation in the next area.¡± As he said this, Luo Xiang looked at Bai Qi¡¯s room. ¡°As for this guy, I¡¯ll leave him to Uncle Chun for now. Do whatever you wish with him. He¡¯s got more lives than a cat.¡± Hearing this, Chun Yushui chuckled. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid you¡¯ll ruin him, with no one to take on your role?¡± A mysterious smile appeared at the corner of Luo Xiang¡¯s mouth. ¡°Trust me, when the time comes, you might be the surprise.¡± Having said that, Luo Xiang walked towards Chun Yushui¡¯s room without waiting for his reply. ¡°I can smell more alcohol coming from your room, Uncle Chun. Do you have more hidden in there?¡± ¡°Son of a gun, how is your nose still so sharp!¡± Although the rooms in the camp were very simple, they contained all the necessary living supplies. Bai Qi looked around and then promptly lay on the bed, examining the rubbings of runes Luo Xiang had given him. Considering Luo Xiang had taken the time to make these rubbings, it certainly wasn¡¯t just because of some ancient runes. It might be helpful in the following exploration of the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm. And also the slave contract, seemed quite promising too. So many more things to research. Bai Qi rubbed his forehead and carefully stored the rubbings away, then entered the Secret Space. After several days of effort, the Five-Element Skulls had completed a brand- new base which was much larger than Bai Qi¡¯s villa. Bai Qi smoothly moved to the breeding room, summoned Alpha, Husky, and Gamma all at once, and then took out the three pieces of Epic Materials he had recently acquired, his face intently thoughtful. The Earth Gold Ring must go to Gamma, even if it couldn¡¯t eventually split as planned, at the very least it could strengthen Gamma¡¯s physical condition. As for the Grass Cutter Claw, Alpha should be the one equipped with it, considering its sharp attribute. Therefore, no need to think any further on that. Only the Wind Teeth he had just obtained from the Saber-toothed Tiger was left. Bai Qi was a little bit torn. Based on the Saber-toothed Tiger¡¯s performance just now, once the Wind Teeth was fused, it would surely acquire Wind Skills. Both Alpha and Husky were suited to it. Such a headache¡­ Chapter 167 - Chapter 166: Alpha Evolves Again Chapter 166: Alpha Evolves Again Translator: 549690339 Looking at the Wind Teeth in his hand, then at Alpha and the Husky in front of him, Bai Qi finally chose to enhance Alpha. In the ability that the saber- toothed tiger just demonstrated, apart from Wind Blade, there was a skill that could merge into the raging wind. This skill could hide its form, freely travel through the gales, and even fly. If Alpha could acquire this capability, its range of motion would be more dynamic, and it could adopt a more versatile way of fighting. As for the Husky, the destructive power of Thunder Flame Power was already enough, adding wind attribute would merely be gilding the lily. Therefore, in comparison, Bai Qi preferred to focus on enhancing the Husky¡¯s Spirit Power. After all, be it Schuck¡¯s mental processing rate, Beta¡¯s perception ability, or Soul Whisper, they all depended on Spirit Power. Moreover, this was the Husky¡¯s direction of mutation, so he could not disregard it in anyway. Besides, the Husky¡¯s combat capacity could also develop from other directions. Having finalized the allocation scheme, Bai Qi first wrapped the Earth Gold Ring around Gamma¡¯s body, promptly activated the Evolution Egg, and then looked towards Alpha. The Grass Cutter Claw might have been of the Metal Element. He assumed it could obtain skills similar to being sharp or sturdy. As for the Wind Teeth¡¯s Wind Element, it was likely to gain cutting or moving type skills. These two materials, barely related, he wondered what effects would occur if used simultaneously. With this thought in mind, anticipation flashed in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. He handed both materials to Alpha and then activated the Evolution Egg. The moment the Silver Egg took shape, Bai Qi suddenly felt a massive loss of strength, his body unconsciously beginning to lean backwards. However, Schuck was evidently accustomed to this situation. He directly mimicked a chair to catch Bai Qi, expertly gave him an injection, and then handed him the Green Dragon Scale to hold onto. Only then did Bai Qi recover. ¡°Phew¡­ Consumed so much strength, is Alpha about to evolve again?¡± While absorbing the vitality from the Green Dragon Scale, Bai Qi looked at Alpha¡¯s Evolution Egg, somewhat surprised. ¡°According to our previous calculations, Alpha should still need some time to evolve to become a High-grade Lord. These two epic materials must have expedited the process.¡± Schuck projected a series of data, which recorded the number of times their three pets used the Evolution Egg and the quantity of materials absorbed. However, obviously because of different materials, the uncertainty in the data was massive. ¡°Alright, next time, whatever the evolution, I will keep the Green Dragon Scale with me.¡± Green Dragon Scale could not directly enhance Bai Qi¡¯s constitution as the Jade Breath did, but its recovery rate was much faster than that of the Angel Fruit. Considering his situation today, holding it in his hand was not reliable, so the best solution was to keep it close to his person. ¡°Schuck, make me a pendant later and hang the Green Dragon Scale on it.¡± ¡°I can do it now.¡± Schuck¡¯s efficiency was outstanding. Almost the moment Bai Qi gave him the order, he extended some Etherium Liquid Gold to wrap up the Green Dragon Scale, subsequently forming a pendant which fell into Bai Qi¡¯s hand. A silvery-grey chain and a Green Dragon Scale shimmering like jade, Schuck conveniently shaped it in a way that didn¡¯t feel much inferior compared to famous brands. ¡°Tsk¡­ Didn¡¯t know you cared about this, Schuck. Good job, take your reward!¡± Bai Qi satisfiedly hung the pendant around his neck. He could only feel the vitality of the Green Dragon Scale flowing into his body without any obstruction through the chain made of Etherium Liquid Gold, slowly replenishing his energy. With this, it seemed he didn¡¯t really need those supplements anymore. Perhaps he could sell them off? When he returned to Gusu City, he would ask Zhuge Chen if he was willing to work part-time to sell supplements. It could also be considered as another source of income. Looking at Alpha and Gamma, who were silently evolving, Bai Qi, whose condition had already recovered, didn¡¯t plan to sit idle. He started to study the rubbings of the Slave Contract. Compared to other ancient runes, the complexity level of this Rune Mark was evidently different. Supposedly simple and even useless patterns could show, upon closer inspection, to be a combination of countless tiny symbols. He didn¡¯t know how Luo Xiang had managed to produce such a complete and clear rubbing. ¡°Schuck, enlarge all these runes for a search. See if there are hidden tiny symbols inside, then compare them with the symbols on the terracotta soldiers. Don¡¯t miss any.¡± Schuck nodded, scanned each of these rubbings into the system one by one, and proceeded to slowly restore the crushed General Terracotta. Bai Qi, on the other hand, donned his Rune Glasses to painstakingly copy each one himself. Time passed, and while Bai Qi was engrossed in his copying, the cracking sound of the Silver Egg caught his attention. Naturally, the first to break out of the shell was Gamma. Due to the merger with the Earth Gold Ring, Gamma¡¯s originally all-green body now had strands of gold. Invisibly, it added a bit of nobility to Gamma, making it distinct from ordinary slimes. However, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t particular about appearances. Thus, he only took a brief look before beginning to review Gamma¡¯s condition. [Name]: Poison Devouring Monster (Gamma) [Nature]: Alien Series (Physical Mutations) [Growth Level]: Second Stage, Sixth level [Bloodline Level): High-grade Elite [Racial skills]: Energy Absorption (Intermediate ¨C Awakened), Mimicry (Low Level ¨C Perfect), Corrosion (Low Level ¨C Perfect), Toxin Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Perfect), Electric Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Perfect), Frozen Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Perfect), Flame Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Perfect), Blazing Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Proficient), Cutting Resistance, (Intermediate ¨C Proficient), Shadow Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Proficient), Corrosion Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Proficient), Radiation Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Skilled), Deadly Poison Aura (High Level ¨C Skilled), Split (Intermediate ¨C Beginner) [Energy Value]: 84.000 [Condition]: Evolvable As expected, he got the Splitting Skill! [Skill Name]: Split [Skill Level]: Mid-Level [Skill Description]: Can split into one or several sub-entities. The sub-entities can inherit part of the energy and skills of the main body. The degree of power depends on the energy value provided by the main body at the time of splitting. A smile peeked from the comer of Bai Qi¡¯s mouth. He eagerly grabbed Gamma and headed for the battle room. Unlike the nurturing room that was indoors, Bai Qi had placed the battle room outside. He had separated it from other areas with metal all around and underground, to prevent causing excessive external damage. ¡°Gamma, use Split.¡± Bai Qi tossed Gamma onto the grass, immediately gave his orders. Kaput Kaput. (Okay, master.) Upon receiving the command, Gamma¡¯s body suddenly shook. A gold line swiftly swam around, directly pulling apart a portion of Gamma¡¯s body and quickly shaping it into a smaller Gamma. This was not the end. Gamma continued to split until ten split bodies appeared around it before stopping. The appearances of these split bodies were the same as Gamma. In other words, they were jelly-like. Each split body had a golden line, pointing at Gamma¡¯s main body. ¡°Let¡¯s see the resistance first.¡± Bai Qi looked at Schuck. Schuck instantly understood and directly sprayed a fine thread of Thunder Flame Power onto one of the split bodies. As it was invaded by the Thunder Flame Power, the split body began to wriggle uncontrollably, letting the thread of Thunder Flame Power flow around it. But after a short period of wriggling, the split body immediately burst into pieces, scattered on the ground without showing any signs of recovery. As expected, the split bodies couldn¡¯t inherit Gamma¡¯s absurd physique. Although they did have some resistance, it was noticeably weaker. Was it because the energy value of the split was too small? Or could it just not be inherited at all? Bai Qi furrowed his brows slightly. This result was a bit too different from his expectations. ¡°Schuck, test the Energy Absorption effect.¡± Schuck nodded. Various Energy Sources were immediately applied, and under the control of Gamma, the split entities rushed up madly absorbing the energy. Well, the Energy Absorption efficiency wasn¡¯ t bad. Although not as good as Gamma, it was able to play a role. ¡°So, only the last skill is left!¡± Bai Qi passed the command to Gamma. Gamma promptly understood. A large green halo quickly spread out, and the remaining split bodies also released a relatively smaller circle in a copycat manner. They could really inherit Deadly Poison Aura! Bai Qi grinned. Even though the split bodies¡¯ resistance wasn¡¯t as strong as Gamma¡¯s, being capable of using Deadly Poison Aura was enough. Split + Deadly Poison Aura, when Gamma reaches the third stage, or when its Bloodline Level is promoted to the Lord Level, and the data of the Energy Value is pulled up, this tactic will shine. Split + Poison, the stacked poison will be threatening enough. After the testing, Bai Qi had Gamma recall its skill. The split bodies gradually returned to the main body, and as for the split body that burst open earlier, Gamma took the initiative to eat it. Eating myself, Gamma was capable of really doing this. Bai Qi made a few mockeries. Immediately after, he felt a heat wave from the Rune Mark on the back of his left hand. He immediately reacted, striding towards the nurturing room. At this point, the nurturing room was thoroughly enveloped in the Evolution Light, and the Silver Egg had already cracked open a great deal. You could vaguely make out the tall figure inside, and occasionally hear a few howling sounds. Seeing this spectacle, it seemed like it succeeded! Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. During a racial evolution, absorbing materials and acquiring skills was inevitable. Still, he wondered what skill Alpha had gained. But his wish came true. As Bai Qi was speculating, a piece of information was transmitted into his brain. [Skill Name]: Wind Wound [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Description]: Wind-based passive skill. Elves walking in the wind can be as tyrannical as the howling wind or as silent as the breeze. But everywhere they pass, they leave behind scars that are difficult to heal. Well¡­ Wind Wound¡­ it seemed quite different from the Saber-toothed tiger¡¯s skill¡­ Bai Qi was filled with curiosity. However, Alpha¡¯s evolution hadn¡¯t ended, so he could only wait patiently. High-grade Lord¡­ Maybe it could gain a new Super Skill? Chapter 168 - Chapter 167: The Brotherhood that Denies All Kinship? Chapter 167: The Brotherhood that Denies All Kinship? Translator: 549690339 Because it wasn¡¯t a major Racial Evolution, the time Alpha took to evolve wasn¡¯t as long as when it first evolved into the Wilting Dragon Lord. Soon, the Evolution Light began to gradually dissipate. ¡°So, the acquisition of Lord-level super skills is indeed random, right?¡± Looking at the gradually clarifying figure of Alpha, Bai Qi sighed with a bit of regret. Theoretically speaking, Lord-level creatures have a chance of obtaining a super skill at each minor evolutionary stage. However, this is just a theory. Most of them only have one such opportunity. Previously, when Alpha evolved directly into a Mid-Level Lord, it only acquired ¡®Withering Breath¡¯. But considering the attribute of this power, Bai Qi didn¡¯t mind much. But now, after evolving into a High-Grade Lord and still not gaining any super skill, Bai Qi inevitably felt a sense of regret. Well, he planned to exchange for some Mythical Materials at the Association after completing the intensive training. He was sure to gain some super skills then. If he couldn¡¯t understand it on his own, couldn¡¯t he just forcefully add some extra stuff to it? Just then, a complex piece of information suddenly appeared in Bai Qi¡¯s mind. He read over it carefully and then began to laugh loudly. Awoo? (Has this human gone crazy?) ¡°Without thinking, it must be that Alpha has gained a super skill.¡± Woof Woof Woof! (Yet another super skill?! How are we supposed to fight now!) ¡°Not every day is about battling and killing; we are technical personnel. Come, let¡¯s go and choose some melee weapon data.¡± [Skill Name]: Sword Blade Storm [Skill Level]: Super [Skill Description]: A Metal and Wind skill, invokes an innumerable amount of sword blades. Using a strong wind to set them in rotation around the user¡¯s body. It inflicts damage on surrounding enemies. During this skill, the user gains damage resistance effects. Holy smokes, he actually got another super skill! Looking at the description of the Sword Blade Storm skill, Bai Qi involuntarily wiped the saliva from the corner of his mouth. Although the skill¡¯s name reminded him of a certain red-skinned, husky brute, that didn¡¯t stop Bai Qi from being pleased about his luck, causing him to feel a sense of accomplishment. Indeed, which boy wouldn¡¯t dream of holding a sharp sword and sweeping across the world? Finally, the Evolution Light surrounding Alpha completely dissipated. The Silver Egg turned into a beam of light and merged into Alpha¡¯s body. A never- before-seen, fierce aura radiated from Alpha¡¯s body. Bai Qi even felt a slight prickling sensation on his skin. Is this what they call ¡®sword aura¡¯? Bai Qi tipped his head thoughtfully and made a self-deprecating comment. No way, thisisn¡¯tsomefantasy-land. This was probably Alpha¡¯ s Wind Wound passive ability. ¡°Alpha, how do you feel?¡± he asked. Crackling noises. (Good, there¡¯s a new power in my body. My Control Object ability seems to have gotten stronger.) As he spoke, Alpha spread out his palm. A gust of wind blew and the Withering Sword and Gravity Sword flew out from behind him. Under Alpha¡¯s control, they made various high difficulty and agile movements. Seeing this, Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily. Initially, Alpha only manipulated objects for brief periods of flight through the Control Object Rune. With Gravity Amplification, he reduced the effect of gravity. Now with wind abilities, his speed had obviously improved. ¡°Let¡¯s go test your new skill.¡± Bai Qi and Alpha returned to the battle room. He had Schuck use the Etherium Liquid Gold to form several training dummies. In any case, Etherium Liquid Gold had become a part of the Husky. As long as they had enough energy, they could always recover it. It was the best tool for testing skills. Awoo¡­ (Suddenly I feel a bit panicked. It seems like I won¡¯t have enough time to whack this skull.) Seeing Schuck obediently making training dummies, Beta surreptitiously glanced at Alpha and suddenly slumped. ¡°Theoretically speaking, if both our levels are lower, we will indeed not be Alpha¡¯s opponents.¡± Schuck lightly added, ¡°However, we still have a pretty significant potential for improvement. You should try to strengthen the primary consciousness.¡± Awoo? (Why me, can¡¯t you do it?) ¡°I haven¡¯t fully developed the Etherium Liquid Gold¡¯s characteristics. Apart from further improving the strength of the Mimicry weapon, there won¡¯t be any significant improvement for a while, so it¡¯s up to you.¡± Hearing Schuck¡¯s words, Beta became excited, closed his eyes, and began to meditate. Humans improved their Spirit Power using this method. I¡¯m so smart; I can definitely do it too! Zzz¡­ Seeing Beta suddenly fall asleep, Schuck shook his head helplessly. After finishing the training dummies, he silently turned on the camera system, firmly focusing on Alpha. ¡°Alpha, try out Wind Wound first.¡± Alpha nodded, walked into the middle of several metal walls, and gradually released his suppression of Wind Wound. Even though Wind Wound was a passive skill, like the dragon¡¯s might, it could be actively suppressed to control its effect. Faint scratches immediately appeared on the metal walls, but due to the properties of Etherium Liquid Gold, these scratches were quickly healed. After all, if it could withstand Saber-toothed Tiger¡¯s Wind Blade, such a petite damage from Etherium Liquid Gold was nothing to worry about. Looking at this, it seemed to be able to cause invisible cutting damage to surrounding enemies. It was indeed a good grass-cutting skill. ¡°Alpha, turn up the effect to the max!¡± Alpha nodded, completely letting go of the restriction. Suddenly, a whirlwind was blowing inside the Secret Space. The Etherium Liquid Gold walls could no longer keep up with the damage from Wind Wound, and the scratches increased more and more. This skill, it just didn¡¯t want to have any friends! Looking at the metallic walls that seemed to have been slashed with thousands of blades, Bai Qi smacked his lips. If this skill was used in a battle, not to mention defeating enemies, allies would be hurt first. It was just like Gamma¡¯s Deadly Poison Aura, hurting a thousand enemies at the cost of eight hundred allies. Well, it seemed that Gamma had some resistance to cutting, and Alpha wasn¡¯t afraid of the Deadly Poison Aura. These two could make a good team. An association of close relatives? ¡°Alright, enough for now. Let¡¯s check out your Super Skill!¡± Bai Qi roughly figured out the effect of Wind Wound, and then with a full heart, he prepared to appreciate the effect of the Super Skill. Looking at the skill description, Sword Storm was similar to Wind Wound. But after all, Sword Storm was a Super Skill, and it also had two attributes, so it surely had some special features. Upon receiving Bai Qi¡¯s command, Alpha ceased Wind Wound. One by one, bones continuously sprouted and transformed from his spine, gradually turning into arrays of blade swords. These swords only retained their bodies and had no handles. You could vaguely see shimmering golden light streaming through the crystal body of the sword, already revealing its sharpness even without trying it out. ¡°Schuck, get a larger target.¡± Seeing more and more blades gathering around Alpha, Bai Qi immediately ordered Schuck to enlarge the target. Schuck nodded and a metal statue of a Saber-toothed Tiger, accurately recreated to scale, appeared in front of Alpha. ¡°Alpha, go for it!¡± Crack crack! (Sword Storm!) Alpha nodded. A golden light immediately appeared on his crystal bones. At the same time, the surrounding blades started to rotate like a hurricane, instantly grinding the repairing metal walls from the wound marks left by Wind Wound into pieces. Without having any direct contact, it already showed such a strong effect. The base destruction force of Sword Storm was even stronger than Withering Breath! However, the damage from these blades seemed to be not only directed externally. There were clanging noises transmitting from Alpha¡¯s body, but all of them were blocked by the Overlord effect. So the Overlord effect wasn¡¯t there to block other people¡¯s attacks, it was there to protect oneself. A Beast Control version of Seven-injury Fist indeed! Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, and he excitedly looked over at the Saber-toothed Tiger statue not far away. In order to test the power of Sword Storm to the maximum extent, Schuck didn¡¯t disconnect himself from the Saber-toothed Tiger statue. The self-repair speed of Etherium Liquid Gold was different from the separated metal walls. And from a certain perspective, it was also considered a battle between the twin pets. Finally, Alpha¡¯s Sword Storm reached a peak speed. Alpha stepped forward and quickly ran towards the Saber-toothed Tiger statue. With Alpha closing in, deep-to-the-bone scratches immediately appeared on the Saber-toothed Tiger statue. Some parts were even directly cut off by swords and turned immediately into fragments. But with Schuck¡¯s energy guidance, these damaged parts were quickly repaired and even became tougher. However, with Alpha¡¯s continuous approach, Schuck¡¯s repair speed visibly dropped, and the Saber-toothed Tiger statue was gradually destroyed until it was completely demolished. Looking at the devastated battle room, Bai Qi didn¡¯t feel the slightest pity; instead, he giggled. With such a powerful destructive skill, if he had to fight the Saber-toothed Tiger now, perhaps the fight wouldn¡¯t need to be so strenuous? Moreover, there was still room for development for this Sword Storm¡­ ¡°Alpha, can you include the Withering Sword and Gravity Sword into Sword Storm?¡± Crack crack. (Sure, they are just rotating around anyhow, any swords will do.) ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Bai Qi grinned upon hearing this. Adding the Withering and Gravity Swords into a bunch of metal swords would make it even harder to deal with. If he could add some other special features to the metal swords, it would be even stronger. Things like bleeding, blindness, dizziness, anything goes. At this thought, Bai Qi had a sudden epiphany and told Alpha about it. Alpha, being a practical character, immediately carved out dozens of swords proficiently, carving some runes onto them, then controlled these swords to float behind him along with the Withering and Gravity Sword. Watching the revolving blades encircling around the back of Alpha¡¯s head, coupled with the Withering and Gravity Swords floating like wings on Alpha¡¯s shoulders, he looked like a giant sword angel. The combination with his skeletal body created a weird and discordant beauty. Let¡¯s not start about whether it could fight or not, this look was surely going to upstage everyone! Chapter 169 - Chapter 168: Isnt the Secret Realm Supposed to Open Just by Touching It? Chapter 168: Isn¡¯t the Secret Realm Supposed to Open Just by Touching It? Translator: 549690339 Looking at Alpha, who was becoming more imposing by the minute and a far cry from his original skeletal, feeble appearance, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. He then started to sense Alpha¡¯s condition. [Name]: Wilting Dragon Lord (Alpha) [Attribute]: Ice Clan, Undead Department, Dragon Department [Growth Level]: Third Stage Eighth Level [Bloodline Level]: High-Level Lord [Racial skills]: Withering Breath (Super Level ¨C Proficient), Dragon Might (High Level ¨C Proficient), Skeleton Manipulation (High Level ¨C Perfect), Ice Crystal Barrier (High Level ¨C Perfect), Blast Crystal Spike (High Level ¨C Perfect), Shadow Lotus Skill (Mid-Level ¨C Perfect), Gravity Amplification (Super Level ¨C Proficient), Wind Wound (High Level ¨C Beginner), Blade Storm (Super Level ¨C Beginner) [Energy Value]: 4100000 [Condition]: Evolvable Both levels had been upgraded, but apart from the addition of Wind Wound and Blade Storm skills, Alpha¡¯s racial name hadn¡¯t changed. ¡°Because there hasn¡¯t been a qualitative change, it¡¯s still the Wilting Dragon Lord?¡± Bai Qi pondered and then noticed Schuck squatting thoughtfully next to the battle room, staring blankly at the pile of Etherium Liquid Gold. Had he been so shocked that he fell into depression? Seeing this, Bai Qi coughed lightly, intending to attract Schuck¡¯s attention. As Instructor Lv said, a qualified Beast Master should notice their pet¡¯s mental state and coordinate the relationship between their pets in a reasonable way. Otherwise, it would affect the performance of the pets. It was time to show off his communication skills, honed through two lifetimes as a Beast Master. Schuck was indeed alerted by Bai Qi¡¯s cough. Upon seeing Bai Qi, who showed a kind and friendly face approaching him, Schuck immediately deduced Bai Qi¡¯s intentions. ¡°I understand what you want to do, Beast Master. I am not as fragile as you think. Besides, I have already thought of ways to strengthen our combat abilities.¡± A stream of data flowed through Schuck¡¯s electronic eyes, indicating that he had already begun to simulate. ¡°Also, if there¡¯s a chance, you can pay attention to spiritual materials. Both Beta¡¯s and my abilities are fundamentally based on Spirit Power.¡± ¡°Oh, alright.¡± Upon hearing Schuck¡¯s words, Bai Qi nodded blandly. In this day and age, pets could already self-soothe and progress on their own? Bai Qi looked at Alpha, who had just acquired new skills and upgraded to a High-Level Lord and was already getting used to his new power. As for Gamma, he was a welcome departure from his usual laziness, playing with his own split embodiment. Bai Qi felt strangely like he didn¡¯t exist¡­ Watching his three pets involved in their individual activities, Bai Qi suddenly felt like an old father abandoned by his three grown sons, feeling a sense of melancholy in his heart. ¡°I might as well study the runes¡­¡± Bai Qi shook his head helplessly and returned to his room to wrestle with the Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube. The Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube had been played up to the fifteenth stage, and Bai Qi clearly felt a little exhausted. This side alone had taken him nearly a week, and he still had two sides left unfinished. The further he went, the more the runes on the cube differed from the runes in Professor Dong¡¯s dictionary. Even while referring to the dictionary, it was becoming difficult. However, after seeing the ancient runes in the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, Bai Qi gained some understanding. The further he got in the cube, the older the recorded runes became. Now, he was dealing with ancient runes. ¡°Isn¡¯t this it?¡± Thanks to the rubbings, the chaotic fragments of the cube suddenly began to clear up. Bai Qi¡¯s operation speed became faster and faster. The side that was supposed to take a week was completed in just half an hour, followed by the second side. Finally, as dusk fell outside, Bai Qi finally completed the cube in his hand. Clip-clop¡­ Accompanied by the sound of a mechanism turning, the Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube slowly floated into the air, then shifted and fell back into Bai Qi¡¯s hand. It was an impressive sixteen-stage Rubik¡¯s Cube! ¡°Is this trying to kill me¡­¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twitched slightly, and he had the impulse to dismantle the Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube. ¡°Huh?¡± At this moment, Bai Qi suddenly found that some parts of the cube seemed to have some divisions. He quickly operated without paying attention to the runes on it. The difficulty of the sixteen-tier rune was obviously higher by one level. Bai Qi spent about an hour gathering the blocks with some gaps to the same surface. Although it was still not very clear, a faint outline could already be seen. A lock hole. Looking at the keyhole on the cube, Bai Qi immediately thought of the key he had sold to the Thirteenth Bureau. Looking at it that way, the Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube ultimately definitely needed that key to be opened, but now that key was in the hands of the Thirteenth Bureau¡ª there was surely no hope now. This reminded him, maybe that puppet in the final stage could have also been opened with the key? ¡°Oh hell, I got ripped off!!!¡± Bai Qi painfully thumped his chest, wishing he could travel back in time and kill his past self who was content with trading for a piece of mythical resource. He was crying because of his own stupidity¡­ ¡°I didn¡¯t know you were a masochist.¡± Just at that moment, Luo Xiang suddenly popped up at the door of Bai Qi. After glanced at the Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube in Bai Qi¡¯s hand, Luo Xiang said, ¡°Is this what you got from the Gemini Tower? To open it, do you need that key?¡± No wonder Luo Xiang was a seasoned traveler in secret realms¡ªhe quickly noticed the connection between the Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube and the key. At Luo Xiang¡¯s words, Bai Qi stammered, ¡°Instructor Luo, do you know about this?¡± ¡°Sort of, Beast Masters from the Era of Law Emperor liked to play these sorts of tricks. We get used to them.¡± Luo Xiang nodded, taking the Rubik¡¯s Cube from Bai Qi¡¯s hands, and said, ¡°But a 16-stage Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube is indeed rare. It seems that the Gemini Tower isn¡¯t the end. There may be more secret realm towers that follow.¡± Upon hearing Luo Xiang¡¯s words, Bai Qi fell into deeper despair. He had sold the key, so he didn¡¯t hold out any hope for the following secret realm towers. ¡°You are worried that the Thirteenth Bureau will find the secret realm first, right?¡± Luo Xiang laughed, saying: ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Although I¡¯m not sure if there are other components, the cube is essential to open the next secret realm tower. So you can just wait quite peacefully for the Thirteenth Bureau to come to you.¡± ¡°Remember, the party who possesses more elements to enter the secret realm is the most anxious one. You are alone, so what¡¯s there for you to worry about?¡± At these words, Bai Qi was shocked. Was it the minority who actually had the advantage? With a smirk on his face, Luo Xiang said, ¡°Remember to fleece the Thirteenth Bureau well, and ensure that you are a part of the exploration too.¡± ¡°The value of these secret realm towers that are distributed in different areas is not low.¡± Bai Qi hastily nodded at that. If the Thirteenth Bureau comes looking for him again for a trade, he will propose a deal to trade the technology for space transmission or some other Seven Stage technology. Even if he can¡¯t use it now, researching it in advance would be good. ¡°Oh, by the way, big brother Luo, did you come here to see me for something?¡± Luo Xiang nodded, answering, ¡°I need to go to the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm first and I probably won¡¯t come out for a while. You follow Uncle Chun for now. He¡¯ll arrange your tasks.¡± Upon hearing these words, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help twitching at the corners of his eyes. That decadent uncle, would he accidentally forget him in the secret realm one of these days when he gets too drunk? ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate Uncle Chun. If I were to really count it, Uncle Chun would be my teacher. He¡¯s definitely a top-three expert at cracking secret realms in the Association.¡± ¡°Top three?¡± In Bai Qi¡¯s mind, the image of a drunken Chun Yushui surfaced. He found it hard to connect it with what Luo Xiang had just said. ¡°You will understand once you spend more time with Uncle Chun.¡± Luo Xiang smiled, looking at the completely dark sky outside, and said, ¡°I should get going. How much credit you can earn depends on Uncle Chun¡¯s evaluation. See ya¡­¡± After speaking, Luo Xiang turned around and left. Just like before, he suddenly popped in and out like the wind¡­ Bai Qi, looking at Luo Xiang disappearing into the night, shook his head. Then, he took out an Angel Fruit to curb his hunger. This was a strange place to him, and he didn¡¯t feel like going out to find something to eat. Besides, he just wanted something quick and easy. After all, the 16-stage Magic Cube, which may have been the key to enter the next secret realm tower, was still unfinished. There were also ancient runes that he had not begun to study yet. He had many things to handle. ¡°Hey! Bai Qi, it¡¯s time for dinner!¡± Just then, Chun Yushui¡¯s shout came from outside the door. Bai Qi went to the door and was surprised to see numerous bonfires that had set up outside the door. The association¡¯s Beast Masters who had been diligently deciphering the entrance to the secret realm during the day were now singing and dancing around the bonfires. Were they having a bonfire party? Bai Qi stared blankly at the scene before him. Leaning against the wall, Chun Yushui then laughed and said, ¡°Kid, this is not the Headquarters. It¡¯s not that formal here, come and join the chaos!¡± ¡°Is this really okay?¡± Bai Qi touched his forehead, somewhat troubled. It was really hard for Bai Qi to connect the idea of Chun Yushui and a top-three secret realm cracker in the Association. ¡°Cracking a secret realm isn¡¯t as easy as it seems. If you lack the Breaking the Void talent, a single rune could trap you for the rest of your life. Try not to be constantly stressed; you need to find a way to cheer yourself up, else you might easily collapse mum- ¡± With a laugh, Chun Yushui passed Bai Qi a bottle of wine, asking, ¡°Would you like to give it a try?¡± ¡°I¡¯d better not. I don¡¯t have this habit.¡± With an awkward smile, Bai Qi declined Chun Yushui¡¯s kind offer and showed no intention of joining the bonfire party. If what Chun Yushui said was true, that would explain Luo Xiang¡¯s mysterious and elusive style¡ªhe must have just wanted to unwind. However, he, on the other hand, didn¡¯t seem to have much pressure here. Wasn¡¯t the door to the secret realm always opening automatically at his touch? Chapter 170 - Chapter 169: Betting on Dog Skills, A Hundred Million Tons of Boxing? Chapter 169: Betting on Dog Skills, A Hundred Million Tons of Boxing? Translator: 549690339 Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s appearance, Chun Yushui shrugged nonchalantly. That kid Luo Xiang was the same when he first came to the association, and now¡­ Ah, to be young. Chun Yushui took a couple of swigs of wine and said, ¡°Oh, by the way, I heard about a guy named Bai Qi who came up with a rune evolution. Is that you?¡± Bai Qi nodded. His name had spread throughout the Federation due to the new evolution system involving the Undead Department. He was accustomed to it. ¡°Young people do have great ideas. We older guys have been scrutinizing runes for so many years, but none of us have created anything like this.¡± Chun Yushui gave Bai Qi an appreciative look before saying, ¡°It¡¯s a pity this evolution method can¡¯t be applied to other departments, or else there would definitely be a page for you in future history books.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, ¡°Uh, I¡¯m still young. I don¡¯t plan on making history books for now.¡± ¡°Pfft¡­hahaha, you¡¯re an interesting kid. I¡¯m liking you more and more.¡± At Bai Qi¡¯s words, Chun Yushui couldn¡¯t help but spit out his wine, then burst into laughter, attracting the attention of many people. ¡°But your level is still too low. You¡¯d better not spend too much time on these matters. Leveling up is the priority.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Without a high enough level, even if he deciphered the secret entrance, he wouldn¡¯t be able to properly explore. If they hadn¡¯t had the slave contract to suppress the saber-toothed tiger they encountered during the day, they would have all been dead meat. ¡°Uncle Chun, what are you laughing at?¡± Hearing Chun Yushui¡¯s laughter, a young man quickly ran over. Seeing Bai Qi sitting next to him, he immediately said, ¡°You must be Bai Qi, right? Hello, I¡¯m Feng Ye, also known as the self-proclaimed ¡®Emperor of Luck.¡¯¡± Uh, your emphasis makes it hard not to be suspicious¡­ Bai Qi resisted the urge to ask further and politely extended his hand, saying, ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Feng Ye, you came just in time. You two are at the same rank. How about a duel?¡± Chun Yushui grabbed a person with one hand, looked at the bonfire pile, and said, ¡°We¡¯ve been digging in the dirt all day. Everyone is getting sick of it. How about letting two young people fight to liven things up?¡± ¡°Sure!¡± ¡°Feng Ye, here¡¯s your chance to bully a newbie. Seize it!¡± ¡°Haha, is Little Ye finally changing his luck, no longer being bullied by you bunch of shameless old men?¡± ¡°Tsk, you¡¯re the one always swindling Feng Ye. Each month he doesn¡¯t even have his allowance for a day before you¡¯ve conned him out of it. Look at the poor kid, he¡¯s starving.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it you who runs the gambling?¡± Listening to the chaos around them, Feng Ye seemed somewhat interested, while Chun Yushui didn¡¯t wait for Bai Qi¡¯s answer and pushed the two of them out. ¡°Boys, set up the arena, I¡¯m running the bets!¡± Roar, roar, roar!!! A group of bystanders quickly moved the bonfire away, clearing a large space, while also setting up runes around it. A simple isolated fighting ring was thus set up. Watching the bustling association members placing their bets, Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched slightly. He suddenly felt that Zhou Yan might be more suited for this place. Oh, Zhou Yan doesn¡¯t know runes, he can¡¯t come. Watching Feng Ye, who had silently walked to the other side, Bai Qi sighed helplessly. Although he would rather go back and study the Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube, having been pushed this far, it wasn¡¯t good to back down now. ¡°Uncle Chun, I want to place a bet too, betting on myself to win!¡± When in Rome, do as the Romans do. He saw the crowd largely betting on Feng Ye. How could he not seize this opportunity to fleece them? ¡°Not bad, not bad. You¡¯re adapting very quickly.¡± Chun Yushui nodded satisfied. He then looked at the two and said seriously, ¡°Please take your positions, Beast Masters, and summon your beasts.¡± Returning back to his position, Bai Qi directly summoned Alpha. ¡°Wow, what a handsome beast!!!¡± As soon as Alpha appeared, it captured the eyeballs of several female Beast Masters and even some of the young male Beast Masters were somewhat stunned. ¡°Youth. The strength of a beast is not about appearance, what¡¯s solid is what¡¯s true. Little Ye, show them your beast.¡± Feng Ye nodded and summoned his beast, a large Earth Elemental. [Name]: Earth Elemental [Nature]: Elemental System [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord [Level]: Three-stage nine-level [Introduction]: A creature living in the Elemental World, equipped with powerful defense capabilities and physical attack power. Though mild-tempered, it usually avoids provocation. ¡°Look, this is the type of beast a man should contract¡ªdignified, domineering, not flashy.¡± The Beast Masters around them were clearly very bullish on Feng Ye. After all, they had watched him grow bit by bit. Although he was only at the third stage, his strength was undeniable. If only his luck were a bit better¡­ Upon seeing that both had summoned their beasts, Chun Yushui asked once more for confirmation, ¡°Are you both ready? If so, let the competition begin!¡± Right as he finished speaking, Feng Ye¡¯s Earth Elemental sprung into action, launching the first attack. Its seemingly bulky body astonishingly levitated, flying directly toward Alpha. ¡°This is gravity control, huh? Well, who said that an Earth Elemental has to move on the ground?¡± Bai Qi immediately recognized the Earth Elemental¡¯s method of advance and, showing no surprise, watched as Alpha typically summoned an Ice Crystal Barrier test. However, it was apparent that the Ice Crystal Barrier could not stop the Earth Elemental, shattering at the slightest touch. The Ice Crystal Barrier is quite effective against some Energy Series attacks, but when facing an Earth Elemental, a creature with a strong physical output, it falls short. Even so, Alpha was used to an Ice Crystal Barrier shattering upon impact and did not mind it at all. The monster opened its mouth and exhaled a Breath of Withering, which intertwined with the shards of ice and swept towards the Earth Elemental. ¡°Earth Elemental, defend!¡± Feng Ye instinctively sensed something wrong and promptly warned the Earth Elemental. The Earth Elemental shivered, shedding numerous small stones that suspended around it, blocking the attack of the ice shards. At the moment that the ice shards and stones collided, the Beast Masters in the audience gasped in surprise. ¡°Is this corrosion? No, it feels more like weathering.¡± ¡°How is this possible? The weathering of ordinary stones takes at least several decades. How did it weather so quickly?¡± In the surprised eyes of the crowd, the stones summoned by the Earth Elemental instantly rotted under the Withering Power, exposing the Earth Elemental entirely to the Withering Ice Dust. ¡°Earth Elemental, Gravity Aura!¡± The Earth Elemental swayed. A dull yellow aura spread out instantly, and the Withering Ice Dust that had been swiftly advancing toward the Earth Elemental was yanked toward the ground by the sharply increased gravity. But before Feng Ye could even breathe a sigh of relief, the Withering Ice Dust somehow rose back into the sky and flew toward the Earth Elemental once more. ¡°Impossible! How can you adjust to the change in gravity so quickly?¡± Feng Ye was astonished. However, the moment he saw the Gravity Sword with a flickering light similar to the Gravity Aura behind Alpha, he understood. ¡°I see, so a creature from the Undead Department can also control gravity. I was careless.¡± ¡°But, can you stop this?¡± When he finished speaking, the Earth Elemental gave a heavy thud on the ground. The originally flat ground detonated, turning into countless rocks flying toward Alpha. Upon seeing this, Alpha was not concerned and used the Withering Ice Dust in front of it to block the attack. The rocks couldn¡¯t even penetrate the circle of Ice Dust before they were corroded cleanly. However, the crisis for the Earth Elemental was temporarily resolved. Feng Ye put on a serious face and said, ¡°Well then, let¡¯s have you witness this king¡¯s ultimate move!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the Earth Elemental lifted its arm. The numerous small stones, leftovers from digging the hole, were attracted by it. They gathered and formed a giant stone fist that flew directly toward Alpha. ¡°Take my million-ton fist punch!¡± Upon hearing Feng Ye¡¯s roar, Bai Qi¡¯s expression turned solemn. The bones surrounding Alpha immediately began to twist and transform, quickly entering a state of Giant Strength. With its hands tightly gripping the Withering Great Sword, it went to meet the rock giant fist flying through the air. With such a large volume combined with a million tons of strength, this punch was daunting! Boom! Finally, fist met sword with a thunderous noise, yet expressions on both Bai Qi and Alpha¡¯s faces changed. Not because it was too heavy, but because it was too light. Creak, creak. (Boss, I feel like I¡¯ve been swindled¡­) Looking at the stone fist in front of it that was as light as a balloon, Alpha instantly shattered it with a stroke of its sword¡ªin its entire existence, this was the first time it showed dissatisfaction to Bai Qi. ¡°Hmm, perhaps this ability needs to charge up?¡± Bai Qi tilted his head, coming up with a possible explanation, although he himself was somewhat skeptical. Meanwhile, seeing the Earth Elemental, that hadn¡¯t really achieved any effect with its hit, made Feng Ye a little embarrassed. The surrounding Beast Masters started to heckle him. ¡°Little Ye, looks like you¡¯re out of luck today. A million-ton fist punch? It doesn¡¯t even look like it has a hundred pounds of force.¡± ¡°Hey, who can blame Little Ye for being unlucky! He learned such a gamble-like ability. You can¡¯t fault him for being unlucky.¡± ¡°Pfft, haha¡­¡± Listening to the discussions surrounding him, Bai Qi finally understood. So, he had misunderstood the meaning of ¡®Million-ton Fist Punch¡¯ all along. It wasn¡¯t a million-ton fist punch but a Million Potluck Fist Punch? The force of the punch was random? Just at that moment, Bai Qi suddenly realized why Feng Ye would emphasize that he was a king¡ªit was like a last-ditch effort of a tribal chief. At this thought, Bai Qi¡¯s look at Feng Ye filled with a bit more sympathy and compassion. However, Feng Ye found it hard to accept this. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with being unlucky? If one punch fails, then I¡¯ll throw a hundred!¡± Feng Ye snorted coldly. Looking at the Earth Elemental, it quickly understood. It absorbed all the fragments around it into its body and increased its massive size once more, resembling a giant. But the most remarkable was the nearly hundred fists of different sizes surrounding the Earth Elemental. ¡°Let¡¯s try this again: a Million-ton Fist Punch¡ªHundred Fists Style!¡± Chapter 171 - Chapter 170: Young People Should Still Be a Bit Arrogant Chapter 170: Young People Should Still Be a Bit Arrogant Translator: 549690339 | Looking at the Earth Elemental that seemed as colossal as a giant, a smile subtly tugged on Bai Qi¡¯s mouth. It was like he was sleeping and someone had given him a pillow, such a large and living target was much more valuable for reference than the inert Metal Sabertooth Tiger that Schuck had brought out. ¡°Alpha, Sword Blade Storm, use the final version.¡± Crackle, crackle. (Understood, master.) Frustrated by the Earth Elemental¡¯s Million Ton Punch, Alpha was already miffed. Now facing the Earth Elemental¡¯s full-on attack, even if Bai Qi hadn¡¯t said anything, he would have gone full force. The sharp blades that were originally hovering behind Alpha¡¯s head, as well as Withering and Gravity Twin Swords, began to rotate around Alpha under the pull of the fierce wind. Even the ground around Alpha showed traces of being cut. There were even slight cracks appearing on some of the Earth Elemental¡¯s stone fists. ¡°Is this, a Super Skill?¡± Feng Ye¡¯s expression stiffened momentarily, but he didn¡¯t show intentions of backing down. Bai Qi was using a Super Skill, but wasn¡¯t his own Million Ton Punches ¨C Hundred Fist Style the same? And Bai Qi¡¯s skill clearly required time to build up, this time was enough for the Earth Elemental to defeat the opponent. One punch, just one punch to trigger the Ten Thousand Ton attack and the victory in this battle would be his. But Feng Ye underestimated Alpha¡¯s power. Although Sword Blade Storm had not fully ignited, Alpha had released the suppression of Wind Wound and was still causing the Earth Elemental some considerable trouble. When the Earth Elemental¡¯s stone fist neared Alpha, Alpha¡¯s surroundings were already filled with sword blades, and the Sword Blade Storm finally began to reveal its might. With continuous boosting from Alpha, the rotating speed of the Sword Blade Storm got faster and faster. In the end, the shape of the sword blades was completely invisible, leaving only a rapidly rotating hurricane. ¡°Ye won¡¯t lose, right? This skill seems more reliable than Ye¡¯s.¡± ¡°He shouldn¡¯t. After all, Ye is almost at the Four Stage, and he is an Elemental System beast. He definitely has an advantage in Energy Value, he shouldn¡¯t fail¡± ¡°That¡¯s good, I¡¯ve put all my monthly allowance into this bet.¡± As these people were discussing, Sword Blade Storm and the Earth Elemental¡¯s Million Ton Punch finally collided. In an instant, hundreds of the Earth Elemental¡¯s stone fists shattered, rock fragments flew in the sky, but they turned to powder before they touch the ground, kicking up a large cloud of dust. ¡°No wonder the president had Luo Xiang bring him along. If we exclude King Level standpoint, this skill can already pose an initial threat to King Level creatures¡­¡± Chun Yushui watched with interest as Alpha displayed his skill, then turned his gaze to Feng Ye. ¡°If the trigger doesn¡¯t occur soon, Ye is going to lose.¡± Just as Chun Yushui¡¯s thought came up, Alpha¡¯s Sword Blade Storm hesitated for a moment, and some metal fragments were scrapped. They were visibly broken by the Earth Elemental¡¯s Million Ton Punch. Actually triggered? Since when can a chief be saved by quantity? Bai Qi was taken aback when he saw this, while Feng Ye was overjoyed. It really triggered. Ten Thousand Ton Punch, he didn¡¯t believe a small skeleton could withstand it. However, to everyone¡¯s surprise, although the Sword Blade Storm was hit by a stone fist and left a gap, and even fell on Alpha, Alpha¡¯s body flashed with a golden light. He slightly staggered, but beyond that, there was no further movement, and the Sword Blade Storm continued to spin once again. Tyrant Body. Although the Sword Blade Storm had a long start-up, it couldn¡¯t be flexibly used like Withering Breath. But with Wind Wound causing damage beforehand and Tyrant Body ignoring the damage later, this start-up time could be ignored. Seeing that Alpha actually blocked the Earth Elemental¡¯s Million Ton Punch, Feng Ye was suddenly stunned. But at this moment, the Earth Elemental was gradually entering the range of the Sword Blade Storm. The brittle outer shell of the Earth Elemental was completely shattered with a light touch from the Sword Blade Storm, revealing the Earth Elemental¡¯s true body. As an elemental creature, the Earth Elemental had extremely strong physical defense. Even when cut by the sword blade, it did not immediately collapse, leaving only a series of sword marks. But every time a blue sword light flashed, the Earth Elemental¡¯s body would become as fragile as tofu, and its defense would be instantly broken. ¡°Ye, that¡¯s enough. There¡¯s no need to keep going.¡± Seeing this, Chun Yushui finally spoke up, and Feng Ye did not make any fuss. After sighing, he quickly admitted his defeat. ¡°Damn, Ye really lost, lost to a newbie. What¡¯s the newbie¡¯s name? I¡¯m going to teach him a lesson.¡± ¡°This kid was brought by Luo Xiang, are you sure?¡± ¡°What, that bastard Luo Xiang, then the more I need to¡­treat him well.¡± ¡°Ah, my living expenses, I really have to eat dirt this month.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay, the boss must have made a lot on this bet, go to his place and freeload some food and drinks.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go!¡± The battle ended, most people wore mournful expressions on their faces. There was no helping it, they all chose the more familiar Feng Ye, but ended up losing everything they had. However, a small number of people did make the correct bet. And one of them was reasonably Feng Ye! Bai Qi looked at Feng Ye, who took out the voucher, in surprise, asking, ¡°Did you bet on yourself losing?¡± Feng Ye shrugged, ¡°Yes. I am notoriously bad at gambling, so of course I have to bet on the other side. If I win, I lose a month¡¯s living expenses. If I lose, I can still make a comeback, so it¡¯s a no-loss situation.¡± Good boy, this was indeed sobering. Bai Qi silently gave Feng Ye a thumbs up, and was about to find Chun Yushui to collect his prize when he noticed that the stone table in front of Chun Yushui and the betting list had turned into fragments at some point. ¡°Damn it, Master Chun, you¡¯re cheating again!¡± Seeing Chun Yushui in this state, Feng Ye¡¯s face darkened instantly, and the other beast masters that also won their bets started to protest in unison. ¡°What do you mean by cheating? Gambling is wrong, and I¡¯m just guiding you all towards the right path,¡± said one. ¡°Stop your blabbering, you are the dealer, and you still cheated!¡± argued another. ¡°Ridiculous. I have always maintained my integrity and never indulged in such filthy activities.¡± ¡°Master Chun is great, and we do not tolerate gambling!¡± ¡°Um, brother, I think you missed something.¡± Watching the uproarious mess that had become of Chun Yushui and the others amused Bai Qi. It seemed the pressure to decode the secrets of the realm had gotten to them. Their current state was a far cry from their disciplined demeanor during the day. However, it was an amusing sight. Watching Chun Yushui pursued madly by Feng Ye, Bai Qi realized why the association let a seemingly unreliable drunkard take charge of the development of the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm. If it had been someone like Yi Yu from the Thirteenth Bureau, these Beast Masters would have gone mad, wouldn¡¯t they? The next day. Knock, knock, knock¡­ A series of knocking sounds came through, and Bai Qi immediately put away the half-played Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube in his hand and opened the door. ¡°I was wondering if you were still asleep. Hurry up, have some breakfast, and then I¡¯ll show you around this place.¡± Despite being defeated by Bai Qi the day before, Feng Ye didn¡¯t seem to mind at all. He enthusiastically led Bai Qi to the cafeteria. Many people were already dining in the cafeteria. Bai Qi recognized a couple of them as the liveliest from last night. Still, they were now seriously discussing rune decoding with their partners. ¡°Feels quite different from last night, right? We always do it this way here¡ª work when it¡¯s time to work, and relax when it¡¯s time to relax. We never mix them up. You¡¯ll get used to it.¡± Hearing Feng Ye¡¯s explanation, Bai Qi could not help but give him a thumbs up. This level of work-life balance was unheard of in his previous world. ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re here. Quickly eat something, Lao Zhou¡¯s breakfast is quite good.¡± Seeing Bai Qi, Chun Yushui, who was also having breakfast, quickly waved them over. As Bai Qi approached Chun Yushui, he was met with the strong smell of alcohol. ¡°Uncle Chun, are you already drinking so early in the morning?¡± Looking at Chun Yushui, who was chugging a bottle of alcohol, Bai Qi felt utterly baffled. Weren¡¯t work and private life supposed to be separate? Why was he drinking during work hours? ¡°This is the second thing you need to get used to.¡± Feng Ye shrugged, saying, ¡°Master Chun loses his motivation when he¡¯s not drunk. The drunker he gets, the more efficient he is at deciphering the secrets of the realm.¡± You can distinguish runes even after drinking? Are you kidding me? ¡°You¡¯ll understand when you see it for yourself. I didn¡¯t believe it at first either.¡± Feng Ye chuckled and then brought a breakfast plate for Bai Qi. ¡°We should eat something first. Then I will introduce you to this place. You¡¯re good at studying runes. Perhaps you can help me decode a vault.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, saying, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t call myself a Rune Expert, I might not be of much help.¡± Although he had spent quite some time studying runes and had achieved some success, he mainly focused on battle runes. The runes on the entrance were primarily restrictive, making him no different from Xiao Bai. ¡°Bai Qi, there¡¯s no need to be so modest here. The more abilities you show, the more respect you will earn from others.¡± Chun Yushui spoke seriously, ¡®Tve reviewed your performance during the training period. While it¡¯s good to hold back, if you hide your talents too much, you might end up looking foolish. Young people should be more arrogant.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Bai Qi nodded seriously. He occasionally worried about being too prominent, but it turned out that he had been too low-key instead. No wonder those guys kept watching him, as if they were eager to gang up and beat him. Ah, when he returned this time, he would put on a good show and ¡°convince¡± them all at once. At the Association headquarters. Achoo! Achoo! Achoo! Suddenly, Ran Xu sneezed a few times. The spray flying everywhere made Qiao Li frown. ¡°Did you catch a cold? It¡¯s only late August.¡± Ran Xu shook his head, saying, ¡°I¡¯m not sure. I suddenly felt a chill down my spine as if something bad was about to happen.¡± ¡°Perhaps you¡¯re stressing too much lately. Recently, that Gu Shan has also begun to bloom. With Beast Control Space enhancement and Elemental Resonance Talent, why are all the young people ruthless now?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not bad. At least compared to Bai Qi, it¡¯s¡­¡± Achoo! ¡°Perhaps you should pay a visit to the Moon Night Tower. The dissection class is about to begin, and you might get scolded to death by Instructor Xiao if you show up like this.¡± ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go now, don¡¯t wanna spread my cold to you.¡± ¡°Hmmm, now that you¡¯ve mentioned it, I feel a chill down my back too.¡± ¡°Together, together¡­.¡± Chapter 172 - Chapter 171: Abandoned Secret Realm Chapter 171: Abandoned Secret Realm Translator: 549690339 After breakfast, Feng Ye brought Bai Qi to a pit. ¡°This is the area I¡¯m in charge of. Although it¡¯s not opened yet, I¡¯m confident that it definitely leads to the core area of the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm.¡± Feng Ye pointed at the bronze door before him, full of confidence. Bai Qi, on the other hand, inexplicably felt a tad nervous. Whatever a tribal chief believes in always seems to go in the opposite direction. ¡°Here are the translated rune materials from before. Take a look, it will help with your forthcoming deciphering.¡± Feng Ye handed Bai Qi a stack of manuscripts, then began his own research. He had heard yesterday that Luo Xiang had helped the Thirteenth Bureau to reach the next area, and Uncle Chun¡¯s people had been sent to explore together. However, the work on their side could not stop. After all, the scale of the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm was unprecedentedly large, and nobody knew if any door directly led to the core area. Although the two sides talked about exploration together, the one who discovered it first could always gain an early advantage. Bai Qi took Feng Ye¡¯s manuscript and briefly browsed it. The notes were very detailed; not only did they explain single runes, but they also translated their possible meanings when combined. It was clear that Feng Ye¡¯s rune knowledge was very advanced, at least higher than most people in the training camp. Most importantly, most of these runes were ancient runes, and ordinary rune knowledge was basically useless. ¡°Feng Ye, you are also a member of the Beast Master Association, right? Why didn¡¯t you participate in the special training?¡± Although Feng Ye lost to him yesterday, he was absolutely among the top in the training team and should have participated as far as reason dictates. Feng Ye said, ¡°Training? Spare me. I like digging in secret realms, training¡¯s too grueling and doesn¡¯t suit me.¡± Bai Qi was taken aback and then responded. People like Feng Ye probably couldn¡¯t adapt to the lifestyle of the training camp, as it was rather disciplined. ¡°People like us basically hate staying at the headquarters. We follow Master Chun all year round to dig up secret realms. Now that we¡¯ve discovered the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, who wants to participate in the tiring training?¡± Upon hearing Feng Ye¡¯s words, Bai Qi nodded appreciatively. Indeed, unlike the training camp that would continue to be held, the elusive Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm was far more attractive. Thinking about this, Bai Qi put down the manuscript in his hand and began to study the gate in front of him. Feng Ye¡¯s notes were extremely detailed and he quickly found similar runes on the big gate. Just as he was about to go up and study them carefully, the runes on the bronze gate suddenly shone and then opened with a loud bang. Feng Ye, who was busily figuring out the password, was momentarily stunned when the door suddenly opened. He then looked at Bai Qi, the ¡°culprit¡±, and said, ¡°What did you just do? Why did it suddenly open?¡± Bai Qi shrugged innocently and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything, I just touched it.¡± Feng Ye was silent for a moment before he said, ¡°So that¡¯s the Breaking the Void talent. Isn¡¯t it too buggy?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head awkwardly. This was the third time, it seemed that every time he encountered a Secret Realm Gate, it opened directly. But he really didn¡¯t have the Breaking the Void talent. Could it be because he¡¯s too handsome? Bai Qi looked at the Evolution Egg in his Beast Control Space, which was quiet without any movement, and was increasingly confident in his guess. Yes, that must be it. ¡°Yo, Ye, you¡¯ve finally opened the door. Let me see where it goes.¡± The sound of the door opening attracted many people to check it out. But upon seeing the grey vortex on the door, they suddenly burst into laughter. ¡°Hahaha, you¡¯ve actually found a scrap secret realm, Ye, your luck, hahaha¡­¡± ¡°Scrap Realm?¡± Bai Qi curiously looked at Feng Ye. Feng Ye looked a little sullen, but explained, ¡°While the Secret Realm Tower is built using the Beast Master¡¯s Beast Control Space, it also forms an independent space. If the structure of the external tower is not strong enough, the secret realm connected to it can easily be flushed into the chaos space after the Beast Master dies. It¡¯s what we called a Scrap Realm.¡± There was this saying. If you don¡¯t know and rush in directly, won¡¯t you die for sure? Thinking about his previous experiences of running directly into the Secret Realm, Bai Qi suddenly felt a chill. He must learn more about the Secret Realm. It wouldn¡¯t work. Bai Qi should summon Husky. With it around, he should be able to sense something. ¡°We¡¯ve been wasting time these days, let¡¯s find another one.¡± Feng Ye packed his things simply and Beast Masters specializing in door sealing were immediately there to seal the door. Although it was a scrap realm and had no value for exploration, leaving it as it was would be too dangerous. So some necessary sealing measures were needed. ¡°Bai Qi, are you planning to join me, or will you find a door yourself? Any unoccupied one is up for grabs.¡± Bai Qi gave an awkward smile and said, ¡°I think I¡¯ll go back and study ancient runes before I come back.¡± There were so many doors here, who knows what lay behind each door. As for following Feng Ye¡­ He heard that misfortune was contagious, better be careful. For the sake of safety, he¡¯d better study those rubbings from Luo Xiang first, and consider other things later. Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Feng Ye made no objection but didn¡¯t insist either. Indeed, it was a bit of a stretch for someone like Bai Qi who, despite having the Breaking the Void talent, lacked comprehensive rune knowledge, to forcibly decrypt a secret realm, especially the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, the oldest Secret Realm Tower in human history. After Bai Qi returned to his room, he immediately entered into the secret realm. ¡°Schuck, have all those imprints been dealt with?¡± Schuck, who was meddlesome about something, immediately nodded at his words, saying, ¡°I¡¯ve already stored all the ancient runes we¡¯ve collected so far in the computer in the research room, along with the comparison results to the modern runes.¡± Bai Qi nodded, wanting to say something more, but he held back upon seeing the diligent efforts of Schuck and Beta. As expected, Alpha seemed to have been hit quite hard yesterday. It would be better to wait until it finished what it was doing. Bai Qi entered the research room, turned on the computer, and magnified versions of the ancient runes immediately appeared on a large screen next to him. One of the reasons why runes were difficult to popularize was the similarities between them. Just thickening a line slightly or shifting it up or down could change the entire meaning of the rune, which is why Bai Qi usually chose to enlarge them before studying. Because Schuck had tidied up in advance, Bai Qi learned quickly. He had memorized the general content of the imprints in just over an hour. However, practical application would require slow, grinding practice. ¡°Let¡¯s compare it with the General Terracotta first.¡± Bai Qi stretched lazily, contacted Alpha through the contract, and soon, Alpha dragged the General Terracotta in. Looking at the General Terracotta whose head still sported the patchy appearance, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel some pity. From a certain perspective, this General Terracotta could be considered the earliest mechanical creature in human history, yet it had been smashed by Li Xusheng. Li Xusheng had aimed for the head of all places. Didn¡¯t the man know that the secrets hidden in the head were the most crucial? ¡°Alpha, see if you can restore this guy from the inside out.¡± *Gargles* (I¡¯ll give it a try.) Alpha nodded, put his hand on the head of the General Terracotta, and the initially flattened skull began to slowly bulge. After evolving once again, Alpha¡¯s gravity control ability improved, and he had gained some control over metal, so restoring the General Terracotta was a bit of a stretch, but possible. However, after Alpha restored the General Terracotta¡¯s skull to its original shape, Bai Qi immediately found that the rune circuit on it had been damaged. *Gargles* (Boss, did I screw up?) Alpha immediately conveyed a self-reproachful emotion, like a child who had done something wrong. There was no trace of his bravery in battle to be seen. ¡°It¡¯s okay, it was to be expected.¡± Bai Qi patted Alpha¡¯s shoulder, indicating to him to be at ease. Although the rune system looked primitive, it was actually very precise. Given what Li Xusheng had done to the General Terracotta, it wouldn¡¯t be strange if it couldn¡¯t be fully restored. His intent was only to verify the ancient runes he had just studied using the General Terracotta, so as long as there was a vague resemblance, it would suffice. ¡°Hm? This rune looks familiar.¡± Bai Qi circled around the skull of the General Terracotta, found that the rune on his forehead looked familiar, pausing for a moment, he went back to the computer and did some operations. A similar but noticeably more complex rune appeared on the screen. After careful comparison of the two runes, Bai Qi finally confirmed his suspicions. ¡°The runes on the Terracotta Soldiers actually evolved from the Slave Contracts of the ferocious beasts. Should I say that the Beast Masters were actually created by the ferocious beasts?¡± Thinking about his discovery, Bai Qi suddenly developed a deep interest in the history of ferocious beasts. However, he quickly suppressed this urge. As of now, he was only a third-stage Beast Master. It was still a bit too early to explore the history of ferocious beasts. ¡°However, with a reference object, it seems like I can restore the General Terracotta.¡± Looking at the broken runes on the General Terracotta, Bai Qi had a fervent look on his face. Ever since Husky had awakened the consciousness Schuck, it had been quite a while since he had toyhaled over something with his own hands. ¡°Alpha, act as my assistant. If there¡¯s any abnormal movement, suppress it immediately.¡± *Gargles* (Understood, boss!) Alpha nodded, and then seamlessly converged countless blades to guard in front of Bai Qi. ¡°Actually, you don¡¯t have to be so careful.¡± Seeing the clearly overreacting Alpha, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. But on seeing Alpha¡¯s insistence, he decided not to mention it anymore. While other people¡¯s pets grew more mature as they leveled up, why did his seem to become more like children? Yes, he should do some psychological counseling for his pets one of these days. Chapter 173 - Chapter 172: Rune Second Stage Evolution Chapter 172: Rune Second Stage Evolution Translator: 549690339 Mystic Land. The Laboratory. ¡°Connect this with a three-centimeter straight line, then take a 67-degree curved corner¡­¡± While comparing with the runes, Bai Qi was instructing Alpha to gradually restore the runes on the body of the General Terracotta. His eyes were full of seriousness. He initially thought he could handle the repair of General Terracotta himself, but he underestimated the hardness of its bronze body. Even though his physical strength was far above a normal adult now, and he had the help of the Rune Pen from the Tower of Gratitude, he still couldn¡¯t mark the body of General Terracotta. Eventually, he had to ask Alpha to do the job. And Bai Qi had to admit, Alpha¡¯s carving skills were indeed better than his. At least, Alpha had been repairing continuously for more than two hours here and he didn¡¯t see Alpha make any mistake. He didn¡¯t even tremble. It seemed his use was diminishing. Soon, Alpha repaired the last rune on General Terracotta¡¯s body, while the computer beside them timely projected the complete rune structure on General Terracotta¡¯s body. ¡°So, it uses the slave contract as the framework, filling it with various control runes to form a complete system. This is simply a primitive version of a mechanical control system.¡± After careful scrutiny, Bai Qi suddenly understood. Mechanics, puppets, terracottas, these three things seemed unrelated, but they were all products created by humans to confront fierce beasts. It could be said that these three items represented the different technological levels of humans in three different eras. As for who was superior, Bai Qi could not currently give an evaluation. After all, with different historical backgrounds, the functions of these creations would also differ. ¡°However, even without an energy system and just relying on some runes, the ancients in the Era of the Emperor managed to animate the terracotta soldiers. They were really formidable. Or is there something I haven¡¯t discovered?¡± Bai Qi looked at the General Terracotta in front of him, who remained motionless even after the runes were repaired. He was deep in thought. He had already used instruments to examine it earlier. There was no source of energy inside General Terracotta. Its entire body was cast with a kind of bronze-like metal. If it weren¡¯t for the runes on the surface, it wouldn¡¯t be much different from the statues in the museum. ¡°No wonder the terracotta soldiers, despite their power, didn¡¯t survive. Unknown energy systems and high demands for intact rune systems indeed made it less convenient to build than the modular rune puppets from the Era of the Law Emperor.¡± Bai Qi shook his head in regret, but a thought occurred to him as he saw Alpha standing beside him. ¡°Alpha, please call all the skeleton soldiers from the Mystic Land over here ¨C Icicle, no, all of them.¡± Alpha nodded. An invisible ripple of spiritual power immediately radiated outward, and after a short while, six skeletons of differing aura appeared in the lab. Icicle, Steel Skull, Fire Claw, Hidden Sting, Poison Breath, Rock Armor. These were the result of Bai Qi¡¯s research on rune evolution. They had been kept in the Mystic Land building a base previously. Now that the base was completed, they had been left idle there. Bai Qi observed the six skeletons for a while before he asked Steel Skull to step forward and lie down next to the General Terracotta. Looking at Steel Skull, whose figure was around the same size as General Terracotta, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes glowed. He immediately operated the instrument to construct a holographic projection of Steel Skull. Then, Bai Qi dragged the rune projection extracted from General Terracotta¡¯s body and slowly transferred it onto Steel Skull. After a round of editing, a brand new rune structure ¨C with a similar overall structure but with vastly different details modified by Bai Qi ¨C soon appeared before him. ¡°Alpha, engrave this onto Steel Skull. Remember not to interrupt halfway.¡± Click click. (Understood.) Alpha nodded. After carefully observing Bai Qi¡¯s new constructed rune structure, he immediately started to work on Steel Skull. Because of his firsthand experience with restoration, Alpha¡¯s inscription this time around was smooth. He swiftly carved the entire rune structure in no time. Bai Qi meticulously inspected the result. Once he confirmed that there was no deviation, he told Alpha, ¡°Try to operate the energy.¡± Alpha nodded, transmitting Bai Qi¡¯s instruction to Steel Skull. A black light immediately glanced across Steel Skull, covering its entire body. ¡°Just like this?¡± Seeing that there was no change in Steel Skull, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel a little disappointed. He thought some change might occur. It seemed he was thinking too much. ¡°Well, at least it verifies that amplifying simple runes into a larger system structure is feasible.¡± Bai Qi shrugged. He was about to ask Steel Skull to leave when he noticed the emblem on its forehead, and a thought occurred to him. ¡°Alpha, try infusing it with spiritual power.¡± Alpha nodded, pressing his palm on Steel Skull¡¯s forehead and gently infusing a strand of spiritual power into it. In an instant, the rune on Steel Skull¡¯s forehead lit up and rapidly spread across its body. By the time the light gathered at the ¡°Steel-forged¡± rune on its spine, Steel Skull was suddenly shrouded in a dazzling light. Light of Evolution?! Seeing the light from Steel Skull, Bai Qi was ecstatic. As expected, the rune structure on General Terracotta was based on the Slave Contract. The kind of contract inevitably involved the soul, so using spiritual power to initiate it was the most reasonable approach. But having Steel Skull evolve again was quite surprising. Under Bai Qi¡¯s expectant gaze, the Light of Evolution on Steel Skull eventually faded, revealing a much taller metallic figure. Compared to its previous skeletal appearance, Steel Skull¡¯s body was now mostly covered in metal. It even had a layer of metallic muscles covering its limbs. If it weren¡¯t for the skeletal head that was still there, it would be difficult to associate it with the skeleton it was before. Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately placed his hand on Steel Skull. He quickly obtained the information of Steel Skull¡¯s new evolutionary form. [Name]: ??? [Nature]: Steel Apartment, Undead Department [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Elite No race name, is this another type of new evolution form? Bai Qi laughed at this sight, he didn¡¯t expect to discover a brand new type of evolution, and it jumped straight from the mid-level servant to the elite, this is an unexpected surprise. But the key point was, had he found the second stage evolution method for rune evolution? Clack clack. (Boss, I feel weird.) Just as Bai Qi was about to study the brand-new evolution form of Steel Skull, Alpha suddenly sent a message. ¡°Weird?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s expression changed immediately upon hearing this, Luo Xiang had mentioned before that such a slave contract could easily cause a backlash, normal humans couldn¡¯t withstand this, therefore Bai Qi let Alpha perform it. In this state, could it be that Alpha was also facing backlash? If even a third-order creature cannot bear it, what monstrosities were those ancient beast masters! ¡°Tell mewhat¡¯s going on, is your soul damaged?¡± The soul is the core of the undead, as long as the fire of the soul is not extinguished, other injuries are irrelevant. If this experiment damages the soul, it would be a big loss. Clack clack. (No, on the contrary, my soul seems to have grown stronger, and I seem to be able to control Steel Skull directly.) ¡°As long as you¡¯re not hurt, but what do you mean by controlling Steel Skull, didn¡¯t you originally¡­¡± Bai Qi let out a sigh of relief, before he had finished speaking, he suddenly realized something. He quickly searched on Alpha and soon found a pattern similar to the contract rune mark in Alpha¡¯s palm. Did Alpha contract with Steel Skull? Created a pet contract with a pet? Bai Qi was dumbfounded as he looked at the rune in Alpha¡¯s palm and then at Steel Skull, which was obediently standing next to Alpha. His mouth opened and closed, but he didn¡¯t know what to say. After a long time, Bai Qi slowly digested the information he had just discovered. He instructed Alpha to give Steel Skull a series of orders, which Steel Skull obediently followed. Of course, Alpha could also accomplish these things before. After all, the lord has an unconditional suppression effect on the servant. But obviously, it is now even more fluid. But what Bai Qi was more interested in was whether there was a relationship between Steel Skull and Alpha, like that between Alpha and himself, that could influence its growth. ¡°Alpha, you just said your soul got a bit stronger, are you sure?¡± Alpha tilted his head thoughtfully, after careful contemplation, he nodded his head. (Yes, I¡¯m sure. It¡¯s like some soul energy has appeared out of thin air, and I seem to be able to actively absorb energy from Steel Skull.) Active energy absorption, doesn¡¯t that sound a bit like the effect of ferocious beasts on beast soul warriors? Right, the emperor¡¯s slave contract was learned from the ferocious beasts, so it¡¯s normal to have this effect. ¡°So, did I find a squeeze toy for Alpha?¡± Thinking that he had done something similar to a ferocious beast, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh, then turned his gaze to the remaining skeletons. ¡°Since there¡¯s already a squeeze toy, then let¡¯s get a few more.¡± Thump, thump, thump¡­ Feng Ye had been knocking on Bai Qi¡¯s door for a long time, but got no reply. Seeing Chun Yushui passing by, he couldn¡¯t help asking: ¡°Uncle Chun, have you seen Bai Qi?¡± Chun Yushui shrugged his shoulders and said, ¡°I saw him enter his room this morning and haven¡¯t seen him get out since. He is probably busy with some research.¡± For people like them, who are always exploring secret realms, it¡¯s normal to be caught up in research and go without sleep for days and nights, so Chun Yushui didn¡¯t care much about it. ¡°That¡¯s true. He did say something about researching ancient runes.¡± Feng Ye nodded his head and was about to leave when Bai Qi¡¯s door suddenly swung open. ¡°Eh, Bai Qi you¡­um, what happened to you?¡± Looking at Bai Qi with a distressed face, covered all over with signs of being burned and frozen, Feng Ye was stunned. Had Bai Qi¡¯s room been invaded by a ferocious beast? Why does he look this way? Bai Qi scratched his head in embarrassment and said, ¡°Cough, it¡¯s nothing, just an experiment went a little wrong.¡± ¡°Experiment? What kind of experiment could make you look like this, did you fight with your own pet?¡± Feng Ye laughed at his own words, but was surprised to see Bai Qi actually nod in agreement. ¡°Strictly speaking, I guess¡­¡± Because he had to test whether the skeletons under Alpha¡¯s contract had protective consciousness and was almost beaten to death, should it count as fighting with his own pet? Chapter 174 - Chapter 174: Chapter 173: Second Brother is Here! Chapter 174: Chapter 173: Second Brother is Here! Translator: 549690339 ¡°Fighting with Beast pets? Tsk, you¡¯re quite the talent!¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Chun Yushui laughed heartily. ¡°I now understand why those guys from the Six Tower offered you the olive branch.¡± Chun Yushui suddenly leaned in close to Bai Qi and said, ¡°How about considering joining our excavation team? We might not be part of the Six Tower structure, but the benefits are nothing to scoff at.¡± Feng Ye agreed, nodding vigorously, ¡°Exactly, these fellas might be a bit calculating, a little bullying, and the work might be a touch strenuous¡­ but the benefits outweigh them all.¡± Brother, are you here to recruit or drive people away? It¡¯s hard to be swayed by what you¡¯re saying. Thump! As expected, right after Feng Ye finished talking, Chun Yushui punched him. ¡°Get lost! Do you always have to speak the brutal truth?¡± Chun Yushui kicked Feng Ye away, then immediately switched to a friendly smile, ¡°What do you think? Have you considered it?¡± Bai Qi gave a wry smile, ¡°My level is too low, I think I¡¯ll consider these things Low? That¡¯s not a problem, we only care about combat strength. Levels are irrelevant. If we really had to go by those standards, Ye is even less qualified than you.¡± Feng Ye stiffened upon hearing this, and gave Chun Yushui a resentful glance, ¡®Boss, there¡¯s no need to trash someone like that.¡± Chun Yushui completely ignored Feng Ye, ¡°There¡¯s no rush anyway. You¡¯re still in training, and if I try to snatch you from Six Tower right now, they might cause trouble for me. You can decide when the time comes.¡± Seeing that Chun Yushui wasn¡¯t forcing him, Bai Qi breathed a sigh of relief. Being too popular is troublesome, there are always people trying to recruit me wherever I go. Ugh, so annoying. ¡°Right, the Thirteenth Bureau is preparing to enter the next area. We also need to send two exploration teams to follow, so Bai Qi and Ye, you¡¯re both going.¡± ¡°Going to the Thirteenth Bureau? Can I refuse?¡± Feng Ye made a face upon hearing this. Although both sides had agreed on a joint exploration, unless one side found a new area to explore together, they were mostly on their own. And compared to the Thirteenth Bureau, Feng Ye preferred to hop around in his own territory. Annoyed, Chun Yushui said, ¡°With your luck, it¡¯s a miracle if you can find one correct door in an entire year. Get lost and join the exploration team.¡± As for you Bai Qi, you dealt with the people from the Thirteenth Bureau yesterday. Things might go smoother with you there.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi didn¡¯t feel it was appropriate to refuse, considering wherever he went, he d have a whale of a time anyway. While they were discussing, two massive hawks flew from the distance and landed on the open ground next to the camp. Two fully armed squads then came down from the hawks. A soldier took the lead, briskly walking to Chun Yushui and giving a salute, The 3rd and 4th teams from the Thirteenth Bureau¡¯s Special Forces have arrived. Please arrange for us to enter the secret realm, Master Chun.¡± Chun Yushui nodded and waved at a middle-aged man standing nearby, ¡°Jin, get your ass over here!¡± The man named Jin immediately scampered over, a fawning smile plastered on his face, ¡°Boss, what are your orders?¡± Chun Yushui pointed at the two squads in front of him and said, ¡°Take them for a tour in the secret realm, and don¡¯t get lost.¡± Jin stood tall upon hearing this, giving a rather clumsy salute. ¡°I assure you I will complete the task!¡± Watching Jin lead the two teams from the Thirteenth Bureau away, Feng Ye cozied up to Chun Yushui, ¡°Uncle Chun, we also have a secret realm to develop, don¡¯t we? How about I stay behind instead?¡± ¡°No problem, but keep in mind, it¡¯s all traps and labyrinths. Are you sure you want to go?¡± ¡°Um, nevermind then.¡± Feng Ye resigned and shook his head. Traps and labyrinths? If he went there, he was sure he¡¯d have been toast. Chun Yushui called a few other people to make up two squads of five, then said, Alright, scram. Your task is to gather information about the next area. I need to allocate personnel based on your reports.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Boss, we¡¯ll definitely get the job done!¡± ¡°Haha, finally, it¡¯s my turn to go out and play. Boys of the Thirteenth Bureau, your Big Sister is coming!¡± ¡°Ahem, Sister Li, tone it down a little.¡± Tear it down, tear it down! Finally, I don¡¯t have to tread lightly anymore!¡± Watching the motley crew in front of him, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but twitch. He suddenly understood why, even though the Thirteenth Bureau and the association were exploring the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm together, they were so separated. Could it be that these people were holding themselves back last night? Despite his inner grumbling, Bai Qi obediently boarded the aircraft and flew towards the Thirteenth Bureau¡¯s location. On the plane, the members of the exploration team maintained their excitability from before, but their target was no longer the secret realm, instead it was the newcomer, Bai Qi. ¡°Little Brother Bai Qi, do you have a girlfriend? Do you want your Big Sister to introduce you to some?¡± The seductive Lisha sat next to Bai Qi, her face filled with flirtatious intent, she leaned in towards Bai Qi. Before Bai Qi could distance himself, a ruffian-looking youth pushed Lisha to the side. Bai Qi, your fight yesterday was really exciting! Fancy a spar with me?¡± ¡°Ma Ge, are you asking for it?¡± The fallen Lisha¡¯s forehead veins bulged as she kicked Ma Ge, sending him flying. The two fell into a tussle in the cabin. ¡°Um, Feng Ye, aren¡¯t you going to stop them?¡± Looking at Lisha and Ma Ge who were blissfully unaware of their airborne battle, Bai Qi just shook his head. ¡°No worries, they¡¯ll be fine once their fight is over.¡± Feng Ye brushed it off nonchalantly, skillfully dodging the shoe that Lisha had thrown at him, clearly accustomed to such chaotic scenes. ¡°Bai Qi, do you want some cake? This cake is delicious.¡± During Bai Qi¡¯s confusion, Mi Ling, the only relatively calm person in the group, suddenly offered a piece of cake to Bai Qi. Finding sanity at last. Gazing at Ml Ling, who was quietly enjoying her cake, Bai Qi heaved a silent sigh of relief. Just as he was about to take the cake from her, Ma Ge suddenly flew in their direction, landing perfectly on Mi Ling¡¯s cake. Seeing her cake ruined, Mi Ling stared blankly for a while before uttering in a low, distinct voice, ¡°You, you ruined my cake!¡± Erm, Mi Ling, calm down. Can I buy you a new one? How about ten?¡­¡± ¡°Cough cough, sweet Ling, we¡¯re in mid-air, be sure not to lose your cool okay?¡± Upon seeingMi Ling¡¯s reaction, Ma Ge and Lisha¡¯s faces paled, dropping their fight to placate Mi Ling, while Feng Ye immediately started looking for parachuting equipment. Seems like Mi Ling is also a ticking time bomb? Bai Qi, with a twitch in his eye, found himself missing his friends like Wang Huai. 5 At least, they were much more normal. ¡°Um, do you want to try this?¡± Seeing Ml Ling on the verge of losing her cool, Bai Qi cautiously extended an Angel Fruit towards her. After sniffing it, Mi Ling immediately took the fruit from Bai Qi¡¯s hand and started eating it blissfully. ¡°Phew, I thought I had to skydive.¡± Seeing Mi Ling return to her serene state, Feng Ye heaved a sigh of relief, and Ma Ge and Lisha ceased to stir any disturbance, instead, sitting down quietly. The entrance to Thirteenth Bureau¡¯s Secret Realm. The two Night Owls landed smoothly, Bai Qi and his team stepping out of the cabin one by one. ¡°Oh, Bai Qi, you¡¯re back again?¡± The moment Bai Qi touched down, he heard a familiar voice. He turned towards the voice and saw it was Tangmiao, with Li Xusheng and others behind her. ¡°I¡¯m part of the exploration team, are you as well?¡± Wang Huai nodded, ¡°We, the Special Attack Group, have always been in charge of this, but unexpectedly we ran into you again so soon.¡± ¡°Indeed, Bai Qi, you might as well stick around all the time. You missed out massively yesterday when the Captain treat us.¡± With a face full of regret, Tangmiao¡¯s words left Bai Qi chuckling. Suddenly, Lisha walked up to Tangmiao, and scrutinized her before jesting, ¡°So that¡¯s why Bai Qi lost interest in Sister Li, he¡¯s into this type.¡± Dark lines appeared across Bai Qi¡¯s forehead as he responded, ¡°Sister Li, that¡¯s not a good joke.¡± Lisha shrugged and said nothing more, but Tangmiao was not the type to hold back and immediately shot back, ¡°Can¡¯t help it, who can resist my young and beautiful charm, right Bai Qi?¡± ¡°Cough cough¡­ well, I have something to deal with, I need to go now.¡± Finding himself in the middle of the crossfire, Bai Qi hurriedly beat a hasty retreat. This is the Beast Master World, aren¡¯t all Beast Masters supposed to be focused on their beasts without care for look? How did he end up in this kind of drama?! ¡°Seems like this exploration won¡¯t be boring.¡± Watching Tangmiao and Lisha clash, Wang Huai let out a helpless sigh as the men kept a safe distance from them. When two tigers fight, one gets hurt; when two female tigers fight, someone gets wrongfully blamed! Subtitle: Don¡¯t stay long in this area! ¡°By the way, Wang Huai, did the Thirteenth Bureau only send your team?¡± Wang Huai shook his head, ¡°No, another team hasn¡¯t arrived yet, but they should be here soon.¡± Just as he finished speaking, five mecha of different colors descended from the sky, landing in front of them. A handsome young man descended from the red mecha, facing the eyes of everyone present he stated apologetically, ¡°My apologies for being late, did we miss anything?¡± ¡°No, everyone is here, let¡¯s head out.¡± Wang Huai shook his head and was about to lead the team into the secret realm, when the young man suddenly approached Bai Qi, extending his right hand, I ve heard about you from Lao San. Didn¡¯ t expect to meet you today.¡± Lao San? He did not know anyone young with the surname Zhang, did he? But this guy seems somewhat familiar. ¡°Allow me to introduce myself, Xia Yan, Captain of the Special Attack Group Two, and also Xia Xuan¡¯s elder brother.¡± Xia Xuan? Elder Brother? Did he defeat Lao San, and now Lao San¡¯s elder brother is here to reclaim the lost honor?! Chapter 175 - Chapter 175: Chapter 174: Ancient Armory Chapter 175: Chapter 174: Ancient Armory Translator: 549690339 Looking at Xia Yan, who was similar to Xia Xuan but clearly more stable, Bai Qi gave an awkward smile, grasped Xia Yan¡¯s hand, and asked, ¡°The ¡®Lao San1 you mentioned, is it Xia Xuan?¡± Xia Yan chuckled and replied, ¡°Yes, Lao San has always been spoiled. If he ever caused any trouble for you, I apologize for him.¡± ¡°Not troublesome at all, I actually find him quite likable.¡± Giving away materials for free, how could he not be? ¡°That¡¯s good. I was worried that Lao San¡¯s temperament would make him cause unnecessary strife outside.¡± Xia Yan nodded, looked at the exploration team of the association behind Bai Qi, and asked, ¡°Bai Qi, are you also here to explore the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm? That¡¯s convenient; we can have a good chat. I am also considered half a Beast Master in the Mechanical Engineering Department, we can exchange some insights.¡± ¡°Uh, I¡¯m just a freshman, probably nothing good to talk about. Let¡¯s just concentrate on exploring the secret realm.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s refusal, Xia Yan didn¡¯t mind. He returned to his team and said to Wang Huai, ¡°Captain Wang, shall we set off now?¡± Wang Huai nodded and then opened the entrance. Since the training ground had already been hacked by Luo Xiang, they were directly teleported to the next entrance this time. Compared to the monotonous bronze doors outside, this door seemed a bit more intricate. Both in terms of size and complexity, it far exceeded the others. Wang Huai stood at the entrance and solemnly announced, ¡°Earlier, Thirteenth Bureau sent equipment to explore this area. The danger lies far beyond this point, so everyone, please be careful.¡± Everyone nodded and summoned their own beast pets. The line-up of Wang Huai and others remained the same, but Xia Yan and the others were uniformly equipped with the same type of mechanical life ¨C the Broken Army. [Name]: Broken Army [Nature]: Mechanical Engineering Department [Bloodline Level]: Low-Level Lord [Introduction]: Battlefield mechanical life, one of the wolf killers; its comprehensive ability is very strong. Although he knew military members generally had uniformly assigned beast pets, why would Thirteenth Bureau do the same? The only difference were the five different colors. Luckily, the normal formation of Thirteenth Bureau Special Assault Team was five members. Otherwise, Bai Qi would have doubted that they might pull out a seven-brothers gourd. After Thirteenth Bureau summoned their beast pets, the association didn¡¯t want to fall behind. Several beast pets of different sizes and shapes suddenly appeared at the entrance. Lisha summoned a grey Moon Shadow Cat. Ma Ge summoned a Blazing Pangolin that was covered with flames. As for Mi Ling, she summoned a Red- Backed Sheep. [Name]: Moon Shadow Cat [Nature]: Space Department [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Introduction]: Active in the moonlit night. It has an excellent sense of perception, and will disappear swiftly once other creatures approach, making it extremely difficult to capture. [Name]: Blazing Pangolin [Nature]: Fire Attribute, Ground System [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Introduction]: Wound all over its body with flames, it loves to live near volcanoes and has a very hot temper. [Name]: Red-Backed Sheep [Nature]: Ground System [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Elite [Introduction]: Famous for the red hair on its back. It is the breeding choice of many clothing companies. Looking at the three pets, Bai Qi had a strange look in his eyes. Lisha and Ma Ge were Beast Masters of the Lord Creatures, but they both were so afraid of Mi Ling, who had only a nearly powerless Red-Backed Sheep. Could it be that this Red-Backed Sheep mastered some powerful skill beyond its quality of bloodline? Bai Qi didn¡¯t know what to make of it hardly. He also summoned Alpha, whose handsome appearance immediately attracted attention. ¡°Bai Qi, your Wilting Dragon Lord has changed again; it looks so cool!!!¡± Seeing the now cool-looking Alpha, Tang Miao¡¯s eyes instantly turned into heart shapes. She instinctively wanted to rush over, but was pulled back by Wang Huai. ¡°Tang Miao, we¡¯re on a mission now. Be serious.¡± Wang Huai appeared stern, making Tang Miao feel guilty and she had to obediently retreat. It¡¯s so tense, is the next area very dangerous? Seeing this, Bai Qi also turned cautious, ready to summon Gamma as a shield. Seeing that everyone was ready, Wang Huai activated the key to open the door and walked in. Bai Qj and others followed closely behind. The world spun around him. Bai Qi only felt a change in the air, a strong smell of decay abruptly assaulted his nose, and he immediately summoned Gamma, molding it into a mask that he wore on his face. In contrast, others seemed to be well-prepared. The moment the Thirteenth Bureau detected abnormality in the air, they activated their masks, providing complete protection for their heads. Feng Ye and the others also brought out their protective gear to shield themselves. Ever since he had passed mechanical related matters onto Schuck, they had grown negligent. Right, when they returned, he would have Schuck reflect on it properly. They didn¡¯t even think to prepare potential necessary tools for the Beast Master in advance. Awoo? (It seemed that someone was saying bad things about the dog, but maybe it was just his imagination?) Just as Beta, who was trying hard to ¡°meditate,¡± suddenly opened his drowsy eyes to look around and noticed Schuck still testing his abilities, he fell asleep again. (Hard work, strive, snore¡­) ¡°Bai Qi, what are you doing usingyour pet on your face like that?¡± Watching Bai Qi use his pet as a protective gear, Feng Ye couldn¡¯t help but laugh, while Wang Huai and the others quickly understood what was going on. In terms of resistance to poisonous gas, their protective gear might not be as effective as Bai Qi¡¯s Gamma. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter; the effect is the same anyway.¡± Bai Qi tried to breathe a few times, found nothing unusual, and even sensed that the air was fresher than outside, so he didn¡¯t care. ¡°The exploration equipment that was sent earlier had been destroyed as soon as it entered, and we didn¡¯t see any creatures doing it. So, everyone has to be careful from here on.¡± Wang Huai scanned the surrounding environment, turned to Xia Yan, and asked, ¡°Xia Yan, have you discovered anything?¡± Xia Yan patted the Broken Army next to him. After careful sensing, he said, ¡°My energy detector did not find any energy fluctuations around us other than our own, so there should be no life presence. However, there might be traps or similar mechanisms around here.¡± Wang Huai nodded, he was about to move forward when Lisha suddenly said, ¡°There¡¯s indeed no life around, but it seems like there are a lot of other things moving towards us.¡± Hearing Lisha¡¯s words, the Beast Masters from the association, like Feng Ye, immediately went into high alert, their expressions serious, obviously trusting Lisha¡¯s judgment completely. The members of the Thirteenth Bureau also quickly adopted a defensive stance. In the next moment, countless peculiar stone weapons quickly appeared around them, spurring a considerable amount of pressure despite their lack of energy pulses. ¡°Equipment Creatures? There are so many here?¡± Feng Ye couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in amazement. Some weapons or artifacts that had been passed down from ancient times could produce spirits and become pets, but this probability was really low, so Equipment Creatures were extremely rare. He did not expect to see so many here. ¡°Not Equipment Pets, more like puppets, similar to the terracotta soldiers at the training ground.¡± Wang Huai looked at the weapons that were gradually getting closer and commented, ¡°Looking at this situation, this place seems to be the weapons repository of the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm. If there are no surprises, there should be a guardian controlling these weapons from behind. Everybody, quickly eliminate them.¡± With Wang Huai¡¯s command, Li Xusheng immediately attacked, swinging his dual hammer and leading the others. Tang Miao and the others cooperated with him from the sidelines, they quickly cleared a path among the endless sea of ancient weapons. On the other hand, Xia Yan¡¯s side was far more orderly¡ªfive Destroying Armies in tandem raised their shoulder-mounted cannons, indiscriminately bombarding the weaponry before them. ¡°This is the scene I¡¯ve been waiting for. Tear them apart!¡± Watching as the Thirteenth Bureau began clearing the debris, Ma Ge, who had been itching for action, let out a roaring laugh. He turned to Feng Ye, ¡°Ye, let¡¯s go!¡± Feng Ye nodded, and had the Earth Elemental prepared for the attack. Then, Ma Ge¡¯s Blazing Pangolin rolled into a ball of flame and sped towards the Earth Elemental. ¡°Off you go!¡± Just as the Blazing Pangolin was about to collide with the Earth Elemental, the latter threw out a punch. The Blazing Pangolin picked up even greater speed, hurtling towards the ancient weapons and instantly smashing any of them it confronted, leaving only tracks of burning flames behind. Then in the next moment, as the Blazing Pangolin was about to rush out of the ancient weapons, Lisha¡¯s Moon Shadow Cat teleported in front of it, emitting a soft cry. A spatial portal materialized before the Blazing Pangolin. After it rolled in, another portal appeared, and the Blazing Pangolin emerged once again, its speed even faster than before. ¡°Although the two of them squabbled before, their pets demonstrated great synergy.¡± Watching the seamless coordination of the Moon Shadow Cat and Blazing Pangolin as they laid waste to the ancient weapons, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. ¡°You¡¯ll get used to it. Many in our archaeology teams are like this.¡± Unfazed by the sight, Feng Ye casually pointed towards the side and said, ¡°But if you really want a comparison, you should look at Sister Mi Ling.¡± Bai Qi perked up his eyebrows and followed the direction Feng Ye pointed. He saw that Mi Ling¡¯s Red-Backed Sheep was calmly strolling among the ancient weapons while its thick fur entangled any weapons that attempted to attack it. Well, this is quite a leisurely way to fight. Bai Qi glanced at Mi Ling who was still calmly eating cake and couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s begin work too.¡± Gazing at the ancient weapons that continued to multiply in a hail of bombardment, Bai Qi promptly summoned the Husky. They needed AOE¡ªhow could they overlook the Husky¡¯s Mechanical Lord? ¡°Alpha, Schuck, Beta, bombard them to your heart¡¯s content! Yes, consider this the first competition between you two!¡± At Bai Qi¡¯s words, the previously sleeping Beta immediately roused and Schuck paused its calculations. Both dogs stared at Alpha with bright eyes. Alpha¡¯s Fire of Soul ignited vigorously. After a moment of eye contact, the two pets attacked at the same time, exerting an intense firepower that even suppressed a group of Four Stage Beast Masters. Indeed, if you feel depressed, you must express it. Look at them; aren¡¯t they refreshed? Chapter 176 - Chapter 176: Chapter 175: Truly Worthy of Me! Chapter 176: Chapter 175: Truly Worthy of Me! Translator: 549690339 ¡°Being able to cultivate two such low-ranking beings to the way they are now, this Bai Qi certainly has some tricks. Lao San didn¡¯t lose unjustly.¡± Xia Yan glanced at Alpha, who was wrapped all over with sword blades, and who was cutting in and out of the ancient weapon pile like a cutter. He then cast a look at Husky who had directly transformed into a group of gun turrets blasting frantically, a slight smile played on his lips. ¡°Are you sure Bai Qi¡¯s talent is really only Breaking the Void?¡± Upon hearing Xia Yan¡¯s inquiry, a man controlling the Blue Army immediately came forward, saying, ¡°Report to the captain, according to our investigation, Bai Qi has only shown the Breaking the Void talent, it should be correct.¡± ¡°So that¡¯s how it is¡­¡± Xia Yan nodded and stopped speaking, then suddenly scrambled atop his red Broken Army. The Broken Army instantly flipped over and turned into a Mechanical Tyrannosaurus Rex. When Xia Yan made his move, the other four members of Special Attack Group Two also started operating their machines, their Broken Armies also transformed into beast forms. The movements of the group immediately attracted Bai Qi¡¯s attention, but his expression turned peculiar. Clearly, the Xia family had a real interest in dragons as they had all modified their Broken Armies into Mechanical Tyrannosaurus Rexes. However, what was the story with the remaining four? Triceratops, Pterosaur, Saber-toothed Tiger, Mammoth, plus Xia Yan¡¯s Tyrannosaurus and their respective colors, Bai Qi had every reason to suspect these five Mechanical Beasts would suddenly come together to assemble a large-scale robot. ¡°I hope I won¡¯t see the Great Beast God Meckzode here, too¡­¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but comment, and Wang Huai, who was beside him, couldn¡¯t help but feel puzzled, asking, ¡°Bai Qi, what is this Great Beast God you¡¯re talking about?¡± ¡°Er, it¡¯s nothing, it¡¯s just a type of combinatory large-scale combat mecha.¡± Bai Qi laughed awkwardly, made up an excuse on the spot, but a look of admiration appeared on Wang Huai¡¯s face, saying, ¡°Bai Qi, you really live up to being a student of Star Mechanics Academy. You even figured out that Second group can combine to fight.¡± Cough cough, it really can be assembled, huh. The corner of Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched slightly, and he asked, ¡°May I know its name?¡± Wang Huai said, ¡°It seems to be called the Original Beast God, because these mechas were all reformed by Xia Yan using ancient creatures as a blueprint, so he chose this name.¡± ¡°Modification? Isn¡¯t the Broken Army a standard piece of military equipment? Can it be privately modified?¡± Wang Huai shrugged and said, ¡°Normally, it can¡¯t be. However, Xia Yan is a researcher at the Thirteenth Bureau, so he has the authority.¡± ¡°Furthermore, the Xia¡¯s Group is one of the largest suppliers to the military, and no one would bother about such small matters.¡± Bai Qi understood upon hearing this. It turned out it was a small request from a golden master father, no wonder. Butthat said, Xia Yan¡¯s modifications were indeed not bad. It wasn¡¯t just a superficial change of form. It not only allowed the Beast Master to be protected within the Mechanical Beast, but also fully restored the combat capabilities of the Original Beasts. In comparison, Xia Xuan¡¯s Mechanical Tyrannosaurus and Mechanical Sword Dragon Beast seemed somewhat superficial. ¡°Stop chatting, here comes the big guy.¡± As Bai Qi and Wang Huai were talking, a group of Bronze Beasts suddenly burst out from the uniform pile of ancient weapons. Their actions and defenses far exceeded those of the initial ancient weapons. However, what they were most concerned about was the huge Bronze Wolf moving in the rear. With the appearance of this Bronze Wolf, the state of the Bronze Beasts and ancient weapons all greatly improved. The Beast Masters of the Thirteenth Bureau and Association suddenly felt their pressure doubled, and their movements were clearly constrained. ¡°Take out the Bronze Wolf first.¡± Wang Huai and Xia Yan exchanged a glance, upon which Xia Yan instantly understood, and issued instructions to the other members. ¡°Second group, Original Beast unites!¡± Hearing Xia Yan¡¯s command, the Original Beasts that had already been closely guarding Xia Yan rapidly converged and completed the assembly with practiced proficiency. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to shout out ¡®I¡¯ll form the head¡¯?¡± Looking at the giant Original Beast God that had almost instantaneously come together, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but smack his lips. Thinking about it, it was quite baffling in an actual battle if villains would wait for your slow transformation. If it came to shouting out slogans before battling, he reasoned that probably the grass on their graves would grow taller than the people. After assembly, the Original Beast God charged towards the Bronze Wolf. Wherever it passed, whether it was ancient weaponry or Bronze Beasts, they were directly smashed into fragments. In an instant, it arrived in front of the Bronze Wolf. The Bronze Wolf seemed not to have reacted yet. And by the time the Original Beast God began to attack, it thought to retreat, but it was directly punched into the sky by a combination punch from the Original Beast God. Before it could land, the Original Beast God flew up directly for another round of brutal beating. ¡°Power, speed, defense, outbreak. This is a complete display of the specialties of the five Original Beasts.¡± Watching the Original Beast God constantly flying up and down and brutally bullying the Bronze Wolf, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but inwardly admire. Separately modifying five Mechanical Lifeforms with different developmental directions, and then combining them to form a large-scale Mechanical Lifeform, this kind of freely combinable and matchable ability was one of the advantages of Mechanical Engineering Department. But if put that way, doesn¡¯t the Evolution Egg seem to be the same too? Shoot the shit! Aoooo! (Human, I feel something else is coming.) At that moment, Beta suddenly sent a warning. ¡°More things coming?¡± Bai Qi paused, then realized that the Primitive Beast God had somehow gotten deep into the Bronze Beast horde. The Bronze Beasts showed no intention of helping the Bronze Colossus Wolf, but rather kept getting between the Primitive Beast God and people like Bai Qi. ¡°Damn, these guys know how to lure the enemy deep?¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but complain, just as he was about to remind Xia Yan when the Primitive Beast God, as if sensing it ahead of time, changed the Triceratops spike into a spiked giant fist and slammed it into the ground. A Bronze Beast had just dug out of the ground when it was directly hit by the Primitive Beast God¡¯s fist. Was it, already prepared for this? ¡°Xia Yan and I joined the military at the same time, almost ten years now, so never treat him as an average rich young master from a consortium,¡± Looking at Bai Qi¡¯s surprised expression, Wang Huai explained with a smile, ¡°Now we have successfully lured the wolf out of its hole, it¡¯s time for us to make a move.¡± At the sound of his voice, Li Xusheng suddenly smashed his double hammers into the ground, red thunder directly destroying dozens of metres of ancient weaponry around. He quickly charged at the Primitive Beast God, while Tang Miao and the Baili brothers moved quickly to coordinate with Li Xusheng. Bark bark! (Humans, more than one!) Just as Bai Qi and the others were about to advance to assist, another figure descended from the sky, directly knocking the Primitive Beast God to the ground, it was a Bronze Giant Ape. Not only that, but the Bronze Beast which was supposed to have been knocked down by the Primitive Beast God¡¯s punch also revealed its true form, a Giant Crocodile, and directly ignored the Primitive Beast God¡¯s spiked punch, tenaciously biting the arm of the Primitive Beast God. In an instant, the Primitive Beast God which had just been running rampant was suppressed by two giant beasts. ¡°Three giant beasts?!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi¡¯s expression changed, ¡°Alpha, go and assist immediately.¡± Now that the Primitive Beast God and the Bronze Giant Beast were entangled, everyone¡¯s long-range abilities were limited, Alpha, a close combat pet beast, seemed more reliable under such circumstances. Growl growl. (Received.) Upon hearing this, Alpha immediately transformed into a residual shadow charging towards the Primitive Beast God, wild winds swirling around her like a hurricane, scattering all the Bronze Beasts that were in her way, even some of the weaker ancient weapons were directly shredded into fragments. Just then, the Bronze Colossus Wolf, which was previously unable to land due to the attack of the Primitive Beast God, suddenly stretched its body. Its limbs spread out, and it opened two thin bat wings, gliding in the air in a circle, blocking Li Xusheng and Alpha¡¯s path. Holy crap, a flying wolf?! Looking at the Bronze Colossus Wolf suddenly blocking his path, a flash of red light flashed in Li Xusheng¡¯s eyes, and he was obviously planning to forcefully break through with his secondary talent. Howl¡­ At this point, a prolonged wolf howl came from behind them, then they saw a giant silvery-gray figure leaping over their heads directly knocking the Bronze Colossus Wolf to the ground. ¡°A Double-headed Wolf, could it be¡­¡± Looking at the sudden appearance of a Double-headed Wolf fighting the Bronze Colossus Wolf, Li Xusheng¡¯s eyes narrowed, and he immediately turned around. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s nonchalant expression and the vanished Husky, he realized. This guy, he¡¯s really hard to figure out. ¡°Bai Qi, you mechanics can also play this way?¡± Looking at Husky, which had increased in volume by who knows how many multiples, Feng Ye was full of surprise. Among all the beast categories, apart from a few special cases, only the Elemental System could temporarily enlarge its body. The Mechanical Engineering Department could do it too, but mostly it required prior installation or assembling like the Primitive Beast God. Something like Husky, which simply inflated like a balloon, he was really seeing it for the first time. ¡°Never thought your secondary beast would also be so powerful, Bai Qi. I like you more and more.¡± ¡°Ha-ha, this ability is really lit, just like my Blazing Pangolin!¡± ¡°Awooo¡­¡± Listening to the discussion around him, Bai Qi gave a faint smile, though his heart was filled with confusion. Can he say that he really doesn¡¯t know what this thing is? Using the gigantic body of the Mechanical Lord for melee combat? Does it have to be this cool?! ¡°Schuck, is this the research result of the past few days?¡± ¡°Sort of, I just designed a simple model.¡± Schuck responded simply to Bai Qi, then immediately bit the Bronze Colossus Wolf¡¯s neck, while Beta seemed to have unleashed the wild instincts within its body, continually tearing at the body of the Bronze Colossus Wolf. Both being metallic wolves, the Double-headed Wolf, which had independent minds, was naturally at an advantage. Mechanical Lord, Double-headed Battle Wolf mode! Seeing Husky effortlessly suppressing the Bronze Colossus Wolf, Bai Qi suddenly felt a sense of relief. The secondary pet that used to just wreck the house had learned to improve itself, showing such independence and lack of reliance on the Beast Master. Indeed, this Beast Master has trained well. Yes, indeed, I am impressed by myself! Chapter 177 - Chapter 177: Chapter 176: Do You Believe in Light? Chapter 177: Chapter 176: Do You Believe in Light? Translator: 549690339 | Seeing the Bronze Giant Wolf being handled by Husky, a flicker ran through the Fire of Soul within Alpha¡¯s eyes. A sudden gale stirred beneath Alpha, carrying it straight towards the Bronze Giant Monkey, which was furiously beating on the Original Beast. Not only that, the Withering Sword and Gravity Sword flew ahead under Alpha¡¯s control, with countless icy sword blades swirling around it. From afar, it looked as if countless flying swords were launching an attack on the Bronze Giant Monkey from the heavens. ¡°Holy crap, ten thousand swords returning to the origin?!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi was taken aback. Following Husky, was Alpha now also creating its own moves? These days, have pets become this bizarre? Wherever the twin swords passed, the body of the Bronze Giant Monkey rotted, or was pockmarked, couldn¡¯t heal in time, then was covered by countless ice blades, in an instant, the Bronze Giant Monkey was full of wounds, the Original Beast God took advantage to break free from the Bronze Giant Monkey¡¯s suppression and began to fight back against the Bronze Giant Crocodile. ¡°An undead creature with multiple attributes? A mimicry metal wolf?¡± Xia Yan, trying to wrestle free from the bite of the Giant Crocodile, was observing Bai Qi¡¯s two pets revealing a gleam in his eyes. ¡°Have someone investigate Bai Qi again, I want to know if he is unusually talented or if there¡¯s something I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°Yes, Captain!¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s pets each dealing with two giant beasts, the Beast Masters of the Thirteenth Bureau and the Association were surprised, but after a brief hesitation, they also joined the battle. Although the Twin Pets¡¯ attack was sharp, but these bronze beasts were fearless, especially after the three giant beasts were attacked, all other Bronze Beasts turned and began to attack Alpha and Husky. However, before anyone had a chance to help, Husky made a move. The two-headed battle wolf subtly shook its body, and countless silver-gray fluid flew out immediately, forming a metal wolf when it hit the ground. These metal wolves were silver-gray, similar in appearance to the Arctic Ice Wolf, they directly killed into the Bronze Beast group after landing, after closely biting a Bronze Beast, their bodies suddenly flashed with a red and blue spark arc, then instantly exploded. Watching the wolves recklessly rushing into the Bronze Beast group and self- destructing, Li Xusheng and others immediately kept some distance, Feng Ye¡¯s group even changed their direction to clear out other Bronze Beasts. ¡°Schuck, don¡¯t tell me you researched this too?¡± ¡°To be precise, I came up with the idea of the splitting wolf pack, but Beta thought of the explosion, it also controls the timing of the explosion.¡± It really was like that. Bai Qi sighed, patting his forehead. He thought that Schuck had been behaving recently, but it turns out he was holding back for this moment. But it¡¯s quite good, he has come up with a tactic. The Thunderflame Cannon Tower washing the ground from a distance, the self-exploding wolf pack sweeping the middle, the two-headed battle wolf fighting at close quarters, Schuck seemed to have mastered the tactics. Feng Ye looked at Alpha and Husky, who were clearly third-order creatures but performed more impressively than the fourth-order creatures, and felt mixed feelings. He patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder and asked, ¡°Bai Qi, do you have any slightly normal pets?¡± Bai Qi tilted his head to think, then patted Gamma, saying, ¡°Normal? Does Gamma count?¡± Feng Ye looked at Gamma, who was still playing the role of a gas mask, with suspicion in his eyes. He felt that this slime creature also wasn¡¯t normal¡­ With Alpha, Husky and the Original Beast God entangling the three giant beasts, the other Beast Masters on both sides could finally go all out in their attacks, and the number of Bronze Beasts on the field visibly began to reduce. Roar!!! Finally, accompanied by an angry roar, the Bronze Giant Wolf was completely torn apart by Husky, while the Bronze Giant Monkey was chopped into pieces under Alpha¡¯s ten thousand swords. As for the thick-skinned Bronze Giant Crocodile, it was directly smashed into a pancake by the Original Beast God. ¡°Thank you for just now, Bai Qi.¡± Xia Yan emerged from the Original Beast God, pounded his chest with one hand to salute Bai Qi in gratitude. ¡°It was no trouble at all, there¡¯s no need for this.¡± Bai Qi nodded his head, then walked past Xia Yan to inspect the Bronze Giant Beasts. Just like the General Terracotta, similar rune structures could be found on these Bronze Beasts. However, compared to the explicit structure of the General Terracotta, the runes on these Bronze Beasts were more reserved, mostly distributed beneath the surface. ¡°Worried about the damage to the rune structure, so they were embedded inside the body.¡± Bai Qi nodded, then became frustrated again. He didn¡¯t find the energy system inside these Bronze Beasts. ¡°Did they come up with remote power and control technology in ancient times?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in irritation, he just couldn¡¯t figure out how these Bronze Beasts were able to move. Seeing Bai Qi like this, Xia Yan came over and said, ¡°Bai Qi, you seem very interested in these Bronze Beasts?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Not bad, I¡¯m just a bit curious about the creations of ancient people.¡± ¡°As a Meeh Warrior Master, that¡¯s normal.¡± Xia Yan smiled, looked at Husky, who was slowly returning to its original form, and said, ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re using Mimicry Metal, aren¡¯t you? Being able to freely switch battle states like this, it seems that my Original Beast God has significant room for improvement.¡± ¡°Um, coincidence, it¡¯s just a coincidence,¡± Bai Qi coughed twice. Should he tell this lad, that these things were actually researched by Schuck and Beta? Forget it, otherwise, it would really become ¡®people not as good as dogs,¡¯ ah no, it would be ¡®people not as good as wolves.¡¯ ¡°Going by the situation, there shouldn¡¯t be any ancient weapons and Bronze Beasts for the time being, let¡¯s take a rest and then continue forward.¡± Wang Huai joined the others, equipping them all with the Vitality Aura to replenish their stamina. After the recent battle, all of the pets consumed a considerable amount of energy, especially Alpha and Husky who fought above their class. ¡°Damn, that¡¯s it? I was just getting started.¡± Feng Ye sighed with regret upon hearing the news. Even with so many enemies around, his Earth Elemental didn¡¯t trigger the ten-ton effect even once, which was truly disappointing. This guy really has a knack for getting beaten up¡­ Bai Qi rolled his eyes at Feng Ye¡¯s claim and leaned against Husky to rest. Awooo¡­ (Schuck, next time can you scale down a bit? I feel completely drained.) Schuck: ¡°Feedbackaccepted.¡± Despite its great performance in battle, the energy required to control such a large body and simultaneously split into a wolf pack for bombardment left Husky¡¯s energy reserves virtually depleted. As for Alpha, though a considerable amount of energy was consumed, it has just enough to put up another fight. ¡± If only we knew the Bronz Beast¡¯s energy storage method, then we won¡¯t have to worry about running out of energy.¡± Bai Qi, with regret in his eyes, glanced at the scattered remains of the Bronze Beasts on the ground. As he was about to take some back for research, he felt a violent trembling beneath his feet. Everyone got into a defensive stance, and soon they saw the earth slowly cracking open in the distance, giving birth to a giant stone man emerging from the ground. As it emerged, all of the pets and humans alike felt a pressure unlike anything they¡¯d encountered before. ¡°This feels like¡­ a Legendary creature!¡± Sensing an aura from the stone man not inferior to that of other Legendary creatures such as the Jiuyou Darkbird, Bai Qi quickly identified the nature of their adversary. ¡°Damn it, we¡¯re only on the second level, how come there¡¯s a Legendary creature acting as the guardian?!¡± Feng Ye looks sullen, he was so lucky to be allowed to have some fun with Master Chun, only to run into a Legendary Guardian. Did his luck have to be this good?! ¡°All because of your bad omen!¡± Xia Yan and Wang Huai, among others, felt the same way, while Lisha was already busy conjuring a space tunnel. ¡°Intruders detected, die!¡± The stone man finally straightened up, looking down at Bai Qi and the others like ants. It lifted its foot to stomp on them, but Lisha¡¯s space tunnel hadn¡¯t fully formed yet. Under the oppression of the legendary creature, the Moon Shadow Cat was unable to use its space abilities. They normally ripped open space tunnels as easily as eating, but now they couldn¡¯t even tear open a small hole. ¡°Everyone, run!¡± Upon Wang Huai¡¯s shout, everyone mounted their pets and evaded swiftly. They had no intention of battling the stone man. Legendary creatures, they wouldn¡¯t be able to smash through their outer shell even if it stood still letting them attack, let alone how it was tough and hard to crack. However, before they could get far, they felt an abrupt sharp increase in gravity that slowed their movements. ¡°A gravity field? I now understand why Instructor Leng loves leading us through the gravity channel.¡± Feeling the familiar pressure, Bai Qi hesitated slightly before starting to run again. Alpha quickly transformed into a giant sled, pulling Bai Qi and the rest onto it. ¡°Damn, how come your skeleton can even do this?!¡± Feng Ye, while letting his Earth Elemental exert anti-gravity aura to counteract the stone man¡¯s gravitational field, couldn¡¯t help but complain. ¡°Ye, stop your complaints. Let your elemental engage in small talk with that big guy. Maybe he¡¯ll let us pass.¡± Lisha hit Feng Ye hard and said, ¡°Earth Elemental is made of stones, and so is that thing. They must have a common language, right?¡± Feng Ye rolled his eyes and said, ¡°Sister Li, if I could communicate with it, would I still be beaten by Master Chun every day? That creature is a Mountain Giant.¡± [Name]: Mountain Giant [Nature]: Elemental System [Bloodline Level]: Emperor-level [Description]: An elemental creature that has survived for countless years. It appears no different from a mountain when sleeping, but upon awakening, it becomes a terrifying existence. ¡°Hold off on the lecture for now. We need to figure out what to do!¡± Ma Ge looked at the Mountain Giant getting closer and closer to them with a bitter face. While Bai Qi¡¯s sled operation tookhim by surprise, the surrounding gravity was clearly intensifying. Even if Alpha could bear it, they couldn¡¯t. ¡°Bai Qi, do you have any ideas?¡± Bai Qi shook his head. This creature wasn¡¯t like Nicholas; it wasn¡¯t the type that could be fooled with a few words. If he could manipulate a legendary creature guarding the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, he wouldn¡¯t need to be a Beast Master. He could be a pet psychologist instead, a surefire professional at manipulating pets. Unless there was a miraculous rescue, they were likely to be doomed. I wonder if it¡¯s still not too late to believe in the light now? Chapter 178 - Chapter 178: Chapter 177: Mechanical Titled Legendary - Chapter 178: Chapter 177: Mechanical Titled Legendary ¨C Starlight Translator: 549690339 As Bai Qi was racking his brain for a way to escape, a giant portal suddenly appeared in the void above their heads. A brilliant beam of light shot out from the portal. Through the intense light, they could faintly make out a humanoid figure. This phenomenon instantly attracted the mountain giant¡¯s attention. Bai Qi asked Alpha to stop and stared blankly at the sky. Shit, a light giant! Is the power of faith really so strong that it can summon one out! Very soon, the light giant in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes emerged from the portal. The intense light around it disappeared, revealing a gigantic humanoid mechanical creature. This mechanical creature was made entirely of black metal, with a long spear made from the same material on its back. From time to time, there were twinkling stars on its colossal body. Upon closer inspection, Bai Qi found that this humanoid mechanical creature was in no way inferior to the mountain giant. When compared to Xia Van¡¯s Original Beast God, they were as different as a child and an adult. ¡°Starlight, a mysterious large black mechanic, could it be¡­?¡± As he looked at the gigantic mechanical creature standing in front of him, Bai Qi murmured to himself and quickly figured out its origin. The idol of all mechanics, one of the mightiest in the Federation, the Titled Legendary of the Mechanical Engineering Department, ¡°Starlight,¡± ¨C Wang Chen. This enormous humanoid mechanical creature was none other than the strategic-level mechanical creation, Morning Star, named after Wang Chen¡¯s title. It was said that this Morning Star was entirely made from special materials found in meteorites. Its attributes were all top-tier. Its power ranked among the top three throughout the Federation. However, why was this Titled Legendary, Starlight, suddenly appearing in the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm? Was it due to knowing that they were in danger, or did some event occur within the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm? As Bai Qi was wildly guessing, Starlight had already begun battling the mountain giant. They were merely caught in the crosswind of a punch, Bai Qi and the others were blown away without power to resist, conveniently leaving the gravity field. ¡°What should we do now?¡± Watching the clash of Starlight and the mountain giant not far away, Wang Huai and the others exchanged glances. ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem like we have much of a choice, does it?¡± Bai Qi shrugged. Their path to the entrance was blocked by Starlight and the mountain giant. If they dared to venture there, their small bodies wouldn¡¯t withstand a single step from the giant. Otherwise, he would have really liked to rumble with these two legendary pet beasts and directly fill up the progress of the Silver Egg. As for staying here, well¡­ To put it bluntly, their staying here would essentially be a sacrifice. ¡°Let¡¯s continue looking for another entrance then. The mountain giant has already come out. There can¡¯t possibly be two¡­¡± Halfway through FengYe¡¯s sentence, Ma Ge and Lisha hurriedly covered his mouth, and the members of the Thirteenth Bureau looked at Feng Ye with faces filled with trepidation. This fellow¡¯s mouth is way more dangerous than core weaponry. He could even invite legendary creatures into existence. They figured that if there were any conflicts with the Ferocious Beast Tribe in the future, they should promptly send this chatterbox over there to babble on. He should be able to annihilate the tribe entirely. With this thought, the members of the Thirteenth Bureau unanimously nodded their heads. Right, that¡¯s the plan! ¡°First, let¡¯s find a way to cross this big pit. It seems like the range of the battles between those two is expanding.¡± Bai Qi looked at the increasingly large area of destruction caused by Morning Star and the mountain giant, and quickly suggested. ¡°Sister Li, can you open your space channel?¡± Lisha shook her head and said, ¡°It seems the Moon Shadow Cat was frightened and can¡¯t use its ability.¡± XiaYan said, ¡°We¡¯ll handle this.¡± The pink-robed warrior immediately understood, summoning his flying dinosaur, placing everyone on its back, and flying towards the big pit. Everyone else quickly put away their pet beasts as well. While it was referred to as a big pit, this collapse was more fitting to be described as a chasm since it was formed when the mountain giant rose. Apart from the part where the mountain giant had disappeared, the land on both sides had also split open, extending into a long rift. At the bottom of the chasm, one could faintly see the black magma slowly flowing. ¡°Black magma?¡± Bai Qi furrowed his brows at this sight. When the temperature of the magma reaches a certain level, it indeed turns into dark red, but this was his first time seeing black magma. Furthermore, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel that this magma bore some resemblance to Alpha¡¯s Withering Breath. No, it was even purer. Other people also noticed the peculiarity of the magma. However, their current task was not to study the magma but to find the entrance, so they only took a glance before losing interest. Yet before they could cross the chasm, the black magma in the rift suddenly started to boil violently. Bubbles kept popping, and some magma even splashed onto the talons of the dinosaur. ¡°Reporting Captain, the wings of the pterosaur have been corroded by an unknown substance and are ruined.¡± The Pink Soldier reported their situation immediately, and before Xia Yan could respond, the pterosaur dropped as if it had lost control, heading straight towards the magma. ¡°What¡¯s going on?!¡± Seeing this, everyone froze instantly. Feng Ye immediately summoned an Earth Elemental to reduce the pterosaur¡¯s weight, Alpha also used Gravity Amplification to help the Earth Elemental, and Lisha¡¯s Moon Shadow Cat finally released their skill, creating an extra-large tunnel underneath the pterosaur. Just as everyone relaxed, the black magma below exploded instantly and the sky filled with magma charged towards everyone. ¡°Damnit!¡± The magma came unexpectedly, the Moon Shadow Cat had no time to create another spatial tunnel for defense, and the Earth Elemental could only defend by splitting off a lump of rubble from itself. Yet, it only managed to defend for a moment before disappearing completely. What kind of hellish magma was this, why was it so terrifying! Seeing the magma getting closer to them, Li Xusheng stood up right away, sliced open his own arm, and a large amount of blood gushed out, transforming into a wall of blood in front of everyone. The black magma was blocked by the blood wall, but the blood wall visibly turned completely black, and the magma even seemed to come to life, spreading along the blood towards Li Xusheng. Obviously, if Li Xusheng let this black substance spread onto him, he would likely meet the same end as the rubble. ¡°Alpha, go help!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately sent Alpha to help. With a swing of the Withering Sword, it severed the connection between Li Xusheng and the blood wall, and at the same time, the Withering Breath was released in an attempt to freeze the magma. If this magma was really similar to what Bai Qi had sensed, to the Withering Breath¡¯s attribute, theoretically, the Withering Breath should be able to block it for a while. This time, the movement of the black magma finally stopped, and Li Xusheng also fell to the ground, barely standing with Wang Huai¡¯s help. Although his physique was not ordinary and he wouldn¡¯t die immediately after shedding all his blood, the premise was that the blood had to be taken back. Now, all the blood was corroded by the black material and melded into the magma, so it was obviously impossible to get it back. Taking advantage of when Bai Qi was using Withering Breath to resist the black magma, the Pink Soldier promptly made the pterosaur fall into the spatial tunnel created by Moon Shadow Cat. As long as they went through the spatial tunnel, they could reach the other side and be safe. Just then, the black magma that was still confronting Withering Breath suddenly exploded, splashing towards Bai Qi. Alpha wanted to swing his sword in defense but suddenly slumped to the ground, incapable of doing anything but watching the black magma hurl towards Bai Qi. Crispness? (What¡¯s this smell, something I haven¡¯t tasted before?) Just at that moment, Gamma, who hadn¡¯t been of any help and was sleeping, woke up leisurely. Seeing the sky full of black magma, he instinctively expanded his body to wrap Bai Qi. The black magma fell on Gamma, and Gamma¡¯s body instantly started giving off a hissing sound. His glossy body visibly shriveled up immediately. Even more, Bai Qi felt the connection between him and Gamma was gradually fading. This black magma was robbing Gamma of his vitality! Crackle Crackle! (Boss, get out of here quick!) Barely standing up, Alpha pushed Bai Qi into the spatial tunnel. Bai Qi instantly appeared on the other side of the crack, and he immediately withdrew Twin Pets into the pet space and used the Evolution Egg straight away. Ever since he got the Evolution Egg, no matter what injuries Alpha sustained, just using the Evolution Egg once would heal him completely. So, Bai Qi thought of this solution for the abnormalities on their bodies at the first moment. Just when the Silver Egg took shape, a trace of black spread on the eggshell, covering more than half of it in a few seconds. Simultaneously, the body of the Evolution Egg seemed to sense the threat, continuously vibrating, releasing dazzling silver light to wash over the black color on the eggshell, and that black color really did slow down its spread. Seeing this, Bai Qi reacted immediately, gripping the Green Dragon Scale tightly and continuously stacking Silver Eggs on Twin Pets. After they didn¡¯t know how many Silver Eggs were stacked, black material no longer spread on the eggshell of Twin Pets and the body of Evolution Egg finally calmed down. ¡°Safe at last¡­¡± After confirming that the state of Twin Pets¡¯ Silver Eggs were stable, Bai Qi finally breathed a sigh of relief. He lay straight down on the ground, looking at the Green Dragon Scale in his hand that had dimmed quite a bit, feeling a profound sense of gratitude. Nicholas really had saved his life this time. If it weren¡¯t for the Green Dragon Scale, using the Evolution Egg recklessly like he just did would surely have been a deadly move. When they get back, he¡¯d definitely have to express his gratitude properly. ¡°Bai Qi, are you alright?¡± Feng Ye moved closer to Bai Qi with anxiety on his face, and asked in a suppressed tone, while Wang Huai summoned a Flower Fairy to help Bai Qi recover, but he looked extremely worried. Even though they didn¡¯t know what the black magma was, the Pterosaur lying beside, about to shut down, already illustrated how terrifyingly dreadful this black substance was. This substance seemed to even be able to kill energy! Chapter 179 - Chapter 179: Chapter 178: Blood of Death Chapter 179: Chapter 178: Blood of Death Translator: 549690339 | Upon noticing their worried expressions, Bai Qi let out a light chuckle, saying, ¡°I¡¯m fine, there¡¯s no need to worry.¡± ¡°What about your beast, Bai Qi?¡± With a serious expression, Xia Yan asked in a deep voice. The pink warrior had already removed the Al brain that contained the Pterosaur Meeh Spirit when he noticed that the Pterosaur was being corrupted by a dark power. Thus, strictly speaking, the pink warrior¡¯s losses were not significant. However, it was different for Bai Qi. Neither Alpha nor Gamma could transfer their spirits as easily as a Mechanical Beast, and things looked bleak for them. ¡°Um, they should be fine too. The black magma appears to lean toward the attribute of death, which conflicts with my green dragon scales. A little rest should help,¡± Bai Qi shrugged off their concern, shaking the green dragon scale on his chest. Bai Qi deflected the question as Xia Yan tried to press further. Suddenly, Morning Star and the Mountain Giant, who had been fighting previously, fell silent and came to the crevice. Morning Star put her hands together, instantly transforming them into a giant cannon. Starlight flickered around her as the celestial power rapidly gathered at the mouth of the cannon. ¡°Starlight Extinguisher!¡± Accompanied by a cold mechanical sound, a beam of light shot out, falling onto the crevice like a Milky Way, suppressing the black lava. ¡°So that¡¯s what you¡¯ve been doing, blocking these things?¡± A gentle voice came from Morning Star. The Mountain Giant nodded ¡°Indeed I have been sleeping here for many years. It¡¯s always been calm. I don¡¯t know ¡¯ why these substances suddenly sprung up today. Plus, the sudden appearance of humans, that¡¯s why I treated them as enemies.¡± Perhaps because Morning Star suppressed the black magma, the Mountain Giant¡¯s attitude towards Morning Star and Bai Qi and others significantly improved. The previously suffocating oppressive aura disappeared, replaced by a peaceful atmosphere. ¡°I apologize, we just wanted to explore the secrets of the Emperor¡¯s realm and unexpectedly stumbled upon this,¡± Wang Chen stepped out of Morning Star, looking somewhat apologetically at the Mountain Giant. The Mountain Giant tilted his head, humming, ¡°The Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm? Isn t this the realm of the Champion Marquis under the Emperor¡¯s rule?¡± ¡°Champion Marquis?¡± Wang Chen was taken aback and looked at the ancient weapons and bronze beasts scattered all over the ground. He couldn¡¯t help but facepalm and sigh. ¡°No wonder Bai Heguang was not interested in this place. It turns out that this is not the Emperor¡¯s secret realm?¡± ¡°Speaking ill of people behind their backs is not a good quality.¡± Just then, a cold voice suddenly came from behind Wang Chen. A man stepped on a black giant bird flew over from a distance and stopped next to Wang Chen. It was the Undead Department¡¯s Titled Legendary ¨C ¡°Celestial Brilliance¡± Bai Heguang. ¡°Damn, how come you always catch me?¡± Wang Chen shrugged helplessly, ¡°Looking at you, the situation over there at the guild is the same as here, right?¡± Bai Heguang nodded, ¡°This secret realm seems to be designated for sealing these things. That¡¯s why it¡¯s so heavily fortified. It¡¯s not the Emperor¡¯s secret realm we speculated.¡± ¡°Well, although we were busy for nothing.¡± Wang Chen looked at the Mountain Giant in front of him, ¡°At least we found a creature that might know about the history of the Founding Emperor¡¯s era right?¡± Bai Heguang was silent. Then he saw Bai Qi and others on the side and frowned. He flew towards Bai Qi on the Jiuyou Darkbird, while Wang Chen teleported and got to them first. Two titled legends? Xiaoye, am I hallucinating because of a fever?¡± Standing m front of one cold and one sunny titled legend, Lisha felt everything was too unreal and was somewhat unstable. She steadied herself by holding onto Feng Ye¡¯s shoulder. ¡°I don¡¯t know if you have a fever, but it shouldn¡¯t be a hallucination.¡± Feng Ye rubbed his eyes, looking at the two supremely powerful individuals of the Federation in front of him and constructing in his mind how to greet them. However, Bai Heguang apparently did not want to waste time talking with everyone. He directly walked to Bai Qi, looked him up and down, and asked coldly, ¡°Did you just come into contact with that black substance?¡± ¡°Um, yes, but my green dragon scales cleaned it off.¡± Facing Bai Heguang¡¯s slightly scrutinizing gaze, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help feeling a little flustered and brought up his previous excuse. After all, in a way, he did rely on the green dragon scales to bear the consumption of the Evolution Egg. So it was not entirely a lie. ¡°Green dragon scales?¡± Bai Heguang frowned slightly. He had naturally heard about Bai Qi meeting a legendary green dragon, so he was not surprised that Bai Qi had mythical resources like green dragon scales. However, he believed that these things couldn¡¯t be completely driven out just by relying on green dragon scales. ¡°No need to worry so much. Isn¡¯t this kid hopping about lively?¡± Seeing Bai Heguang¡¯s appearance, Wang Chen snapped his fingers. The Morning Star, which had been as big as Mountain Giant, suddenly shrank and fell by Wang Chen. Then she released a stream of celestial power that swept through Bai Qi¡¯s body. ¡°The Blood of Death is not detected. Other than his body being a little weak, everything else is normal.¡± As soon as Morning Star said this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Then the people from the association seemed to think of something, and a strange expression appeared on their faces. If it weren¡¯t for the presence of two titled legends, they would undoubtedly have burst out laughing. They can¡¯t you keep their thoughts clean? But this celestial power is amazing. It can even suppress the black magma, no the Blood of Death. If I could get some fragments of Morning Star, with the help of the Evolution Egg, I might be able to obtain skills like the Light of Stars. Too bad, it was just a wishful thought. Despite no news of Morning Star¡¯s actions in recent years, as a student of mechanical martial arts, Bai Qi had some understanding of the legends of Morning Star. Unless it was someone of Bai Heguang¡¯s level, no one else had a chance of hurting Morning Star, and even if they did, Bai Qi doubted that Wang Chen would just let anyone else step in. Speaking of the Evolution Egg, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but wonder how Alpha and Gamma were doing. Hopefully, they were safe and sound. ¡°We shouldn¡¯t linger here. I¡¯ll take the people from the association away first You deal with the rest.¡± Seeing that Bai Qi was fine, Bai Heguang once again returned to the Jiuyou Darkbird. The Jiuyou Darkbird slightly flapped its wings, and a gust of black wind swept up Bai Qi and his companions. ¡°Alright.¡± No sooner had Wang Chen finished speaking, than the Jiuyou Darkbird had already vanished from sight, leaving Wang Chen shaking his head in exasperation. ¡°This guy, it¡¯s been years and he¡¯s still so awkward.¡± Wang Chen laughed, and then looked at Wang Huai and the others, saying, ¡°You guys should go too, I still have some matters to discuss with the Mountain Giant.¡± ¡°Yes sir!¡± Wang Huai and the others had no arguments with Wang Chen¡¯s command and, saluting him solemnly, they left for the exit. Only after watching them leave, did Wang Chen turn his attention back to the Mountain Giant. He put his light smile away and said earnestly, ¡°Can you tell me more about this thing?¡± At the association¡¯s base. Bai Heguang landed slowly astride the Jiuyou Darkbird, while Bai Qi and the others, who had been whisked away by the Jiuyou Darkbird, looked for corners to vomit as soon as they landed. Although they didn¡¯t dare to say it aloud, they had to admit that the Jiuyou Darkbird¡¯s flying skills were horrific, to the point of making so many people airsick simultaneously. ¡°Damn, Bai Legend, did you literally pass through the secret realm?¡± Looking at their disheveled appearances, Luo Xiang, who had been waiting nearby, couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°Do you have a problem with that?¡± Bai Heguang gave Luo Xiang a sidelong glance and, after noticing Luo¡¯s innocent look, turned to Chun Yushui and said, ¡°Just as you reported, there are indeed remnants of dead bodies inside, but they¡¯ve lost their activity. As long as we don¡¯t open the secret realm, it won¡¯t pose a threat.¡± Upon hearing Bai Heguang blurt out such confidential information in front of Bai Qi and others, even the usually laid-back Chun Yushui felt somewhat helpless. Still, considering Bai Heguang¡¯s legendary status, he simply nodded and said, ¡°We¡¯ve started to seal off the other irrelevant entrances to the secret realm. No one else, except for us and the Thirteenth Bureau, can get in.¡± No more entries permitted? He had been thinking of finding an opportunity to engage with Mountain Giant. He knew by common sense that a gravity field could be beneficial to Alpha¡¯s gravity amplification ability. If not for these advantages, at least he could have claimed some credit. And Morning Star¡­ he¡¯d totally forgotten to claim some credit earlier. What a loss! While Bai Qi was regretting, Luo Xiang walked over to him and said, ¡°How does it feel to be involved in such a large-scale exploration of a secret realm?¡± It s okay, just a bit short of a dinner party.¡± Bai Qi rolled his eyes at Luo Xiang¡¯s gloating face and retorted, ¡°You went into the secret realm too, didn¡¯t you, Instructor Luo? Why did you come out first?¡± Luo Xiang shrugged and replied, ¡°No choice, I accidentally woke those things up and had to come out for reinforcements.¡± Those things? Bai Qi twitched at the corner of his eyes and said, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me that the Blood of Death was awakened by you?¡± ¡°Kind of.¡± Bloody hell, so the real culprit turned out to be him! If it hadn¡¯t been for having the Evolution Egg, wouldn¡¯t Alpha and Gamma have been totally wasted? Oh well, maybe not. The Celestial power of Morning Star could remove Blood of Death as well, but they were bound to be seriously injured. This time was an accident, but don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll compensate you enough.¡± Patting Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, Luo Xiang said, ¡°You must be tired from this ordeal Go rest first. Once I finish up here, I¡¯ll take you back to the headquarters.¡± ¡°Back to headquarters?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback. He had initially thought they would be out for a long while. Were they returning so soon? ¡°What? Are you planning on sticking around at the Thirteenth Bureau?¡± As soon as Luo Xiang uttered those words, Bai Qi felt Bai Heguang¡¯s gaze fall on him. He immediately felt his body giving out shudders, and hastily said, ¡°I¡¯m tired. Give me a break. Bye.¡± With that, Bai Qi immediately headed for his room. Spreading rumors in front of a bunch of association Beast Masters and in front of Bai Heguang himself. This guy was really stirring the pot. Bai Qi was concerned that if he stayed around Luo too long, he¡¯d end up getting sold out. Chapter 180 - Chapter 180: Chapter 179: Blessing in Disguise Chapter 180: Chapter 179: Blessing in Disguise Translator: 549690339 | Returning to his room, Bai Qi had immediately flopped onto the bed and his consciousness had plunged into the Beast Control Space. Even though there seemed to be nothing wrong with the Evolution Egg, after seeing how Bai Heguang and Wang Chen, two Titled Legendary figures, had taken it so seriously, Bai Qi did not feel completely at ease. Crack. At that moment, Alpha¡¯s Silver Egg suddenly broke open, and a strong aura of death instantly spread across the entire Beast Control Space. Hum, hum, hum¡­ The Evolution Egg appeared to sense the aura of death and began to vibrate intensely. The crystal walls of the Beast Control Space also emitted a silvery light, suppressing this aura of death entirely. Creak, creak. (Come back.) Due to the suppression, Alpha seemed to come to his senses. The aura of death, as if following a command, swiftly returned to Alpha¡¯s body. To be precise, it returned to the Withering Great Sword. Seeing this, Bai Qi promptly summoned Alpha and checked him thoroughly. After confirming that something strange wasn¡¯t happening to Alpha, he let out a sigh of relief. ¡°Golden Finger is reliable. Otherwise, it would have been a big loss.¡± Alpha had been with him since the beginning. If he had been damaged due to exploring a Secret Realm, it would have been as if he lost his wife and his army. ¡°Alpha, how do you feel?¡± Creak, creak. (I feel pretty good. I seem to have become stronger.) On hearing this, Bai Qi was delighted. He immediately placed his hand on Alpha, and a massive amount of data flooded into his mind. [Name]: Withering Dragon Lord (Alpha) [Nature]: Ice Clan, Undead Department, Dragon Department [Growth Level]: Third Stage Ninth Level [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord [Racial skills]: Withering Breath (Super Level ¨C Awakened), Dragon Might (High Level ¨C Master), Skeleton Manipulation (High Level ¨C Perfect), Ice Crystal Barrier (High Level ¨C Perfect), Blast Crystal Spike (High Level ¨C Perfect), Shadow Lotus Skill (Mid-Level ¨C Perfect), Gravity Amplification (Super Level ¨C Proficient), Wind Wound (High Level ¨C Novice), Sword Blade Storm (Super Level ¨C Novice) [Energy Value]: 4,700,000 Withering Breath has awakened? Bai Qi observed the change in Withering Breath immediately, filled with both delight and doubt. So, it turned out that the Blood of Death was a type of material as well, and the Evolution Egg absorbed it. Also, the proficiency level of a super skill was maxed out, leading it to awaken? With that thought, Bai Qi immediately took Alpha into the Secret Realm Base. Right when Alpha entered the Secret Realm, Schuck the Husky, who was gradually improving the double-headed wolf and the self-exploding wolf squad tactic, suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. He instinctively looked towards the direction of the fighting room. Uh¡­ (I seemed to sense a dangerous aura.) ¡°The energy detector also detected some abnormal fluctuations. Considering the abnormal mental fluctuation from the Beast Master earlier, did something happen?¡± Both heads exchanged glances and rushed towards the fighting room while abandoning their tasks. Upon seeing Alpha, Beta immediately took a step back instinctively. No, to be exact, it looked at the Withering Sword behind Alpha. Ah¡­ (That sword makes me feel uncomfortable.) Seeing Schuck rushing over on its own, Bai Qi immediately spoke, ¡°Schuck, Beta, you¡¯re here, perfect timing. Make a target for Alpha to test Alpha¡¯s awakening skill.¡± ¡°Awakening skill?¡± Schuck and Beta exchanged glances, both seeing surprise in each other¡¯s eyes. But, they obediently followed the order and used Etherium Liquid Gold to form a metallic wolf. ¡°Alpha, give it a try.¡± Alpha nodded, grabbed the Withering Sword in his hand, and cleanly cut the metallic wolf in half. ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem like any different from before.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi frowned, and just as he was about to instruct Alpha to release the Withering Breath directly, Schcuk unexpectedly reported, ¡°The vitality of the metal target is gone. It has been scrapped.¡± Vitality gone? Bai Qi was taken aback upon hearing this. He immediately remembered the condition in which the Pterosaur had been eroded by the black magma and losing vitality. That said, the effect of Withering Breath is somewhat similar, making matter contacted with it rot faster. It really is somewhat related to the Blood of Death. Thinking of this, Bai Qi immediately went over to the metallic target and carefully examined it. Just as Schuck had said, even though the two pieces of the metallic target did not have any other injuries, the parts touched by the sword edge had completely ¡°died¡±, even the repair and expansion functions of Etherium Liquid Gold were gone. In simple terms, this metallic target had already become a ¡°corpse¡±. ¡°Even though it hasn¡¯t completely awakened, it already has the capability to snatch life. Rather than calling this Withering Breath, let¡¯s call it Death¡¯s Breath.¡± Bai Qi was overjoyed. He had initially thought that Alpha was going to be damaged in some way, but who¡¯d have thought that it was a blessing in disguise and awakened a super skill directly. By the way, what would a super skill turn into after it awakened? Super 1, 2,3,4, 5? Bai Qi¡¯s mind wandered for a while, then he turned his attention to Gamma. Previously, because Gamma had defended him, almost his entire body was covered with the blood of death. He was also the most seriously injured. Bai Qi even noticed that his soul contract with Gamma was about to break. He was too preoccupied before to pay attention. Now that he thought about it, when he put Gamma into the Evolution Egg, it took the most energy. This time, he really relied on the energy of the green dragon scales. Otherwise, even if he survived, Gamma was likely gone. For Beast Masters, the death of a contracted beast signified the total loss of a contract slot and also meant the loss of the qualification to be a legend. However, looking at Alpha¡¯s situation, it seemed that Gamma¡¯s condition was now stable. He wondered if similar skills could be gained after that. And maybe even evolution again? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes flickered with a hint of anticipation. If that really happened, his journey would be an absolute win. Seeing him looking smug learning the new Withering Breath Skill, both Husky¡¯s consciousness couldn¡¯t help but grumble in dissatisfaction. Oh? (What does this mean? I was just about to surpass stinky bone, and stinky bone is now stronger. Human, are you really not going to do something about it?) ¡°Stop daydreaming and focus on your training.¡± Woof Woof! (Training? I understand now.) With that, Beta wanted to go back to sleep but was awakened by Schuck. ¡°The Great Compassion Mantra given to you by the Beast Master seems to have the effect of strengthening your spirit power. I¡¯ ve combined it with the Beast Master¡¯s meditative method. You better practice hard, otherwise¡­¡± Awooo! (I was threatened by myself!!!) Beta looked at Schuck in surprise, feeling again the failure of his main consciousness. It was acceptable to be disciplined by humans, but now that he had to be disciplined by his own secondary consciousness, he felt that he had truly failed as a wolf. No, he had to think of a way to counterbalance Schuck. Otherwise, living as a wolf would be too depressed. Thinking of this, Beta was suddenly filled with infinite fighting spirit and began to meditate as per Schuck¡¯s method. While Schuck and Beta were striving hard, Gamma¡¯s eggshell finally cracked open. Unfortunately, the evolution light Bai Qi was hoping for did not appear. ¡°Predictably, my heart is indeed too dark, I even thought of directly evolving Gamma to the Lord Level.¡± Bai Qi snapped his mouth in a little regret but soon let it go. Although it would be nice to evolve directly, he was more inclined to let Gamma evolve with a mythical material. At least he would be able to obtain a super skill. That was much more reliable than leveling up randomly now. Ka-bang Ka-bang. (Master, Gamma is very hungry¡­) As soon as Gamma left the Evolution Egg, a strong sense of hunger came over him. When Bai Qi summoned him, he fell to the ground like a melted object. Such a glutton, the first thing it did after waking up was to think about eating. Bai Qi sighed and asked Alpha to bring a few Angel Fruits to put on Gamma, Gamma immediately wrapped them up and absorbed them all in an instant. Ka-bang Ka-bang. (Master, Gamma is still very hungry¡­) Upon hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched slightly. Five Angel Fruits, worth 250 million Federal coins, had just filled the gap between Gamma¡¯s teeth. If it was before, Bai Qi definitely couldn¡¯t take it. ¡°It looks like I will have to keep you at Nicholas¡¯s place for a long time.¡± Bai Qi simply took all the Angel Fruit in his hand and piled them all on Gamma. Gamma readily swallowed them all and absorbed them joyfully. Looking at the happy grin on Gamma¡¯s face, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but give Gamma a loving rub. He then began to check Gamma¡¯s status. [Name]: Poison Devouring Monster (Gamma) [Attribute]: Alien Series (Physical Mutations) [Growth Level]: Third Stage Level One [Bloodline Level]: High-Grade Elite [Race Skill]: Bloodsucking Aura (High-Level ¨C Proficient), Deadly Poison Aura (High-Level ¨C Proficient), Split (Mid-Level ¨C Proficient), Mimicry (Low-Level ¨C Perfect), Corrosion (Low-Level ¨C Perfect), Toxin Resistance (Mid-Level ¨C Perfect), Electric Resistance (Mid-Level ¨C Perfect), Frozen Resistance (Mid-Level ¨C Perfect), Flame Resistance (Mid-Level ¨C Perfect), Blazing Resistance (Mid-Level ¨C Experienced), Cutting Resistance (Mid-Level ¨C Experienced), Shadow Resistance (Mid-Level ¨C Experienced), Corrosion Resistance (Mid-Level ¨C Experienced), Radiation Resistance (Mid-Level ¨C Proficient), ??? (Super Level ¨C Beginner) [Energy Value]: 826000 [Condition]: Evolvable ¡°Yo, it has evolved directly into third stage? Its energy value is over 800,000, almost reaching the minimum value of a third-stage Lord.¡± Seeing Gamma¡¯s excessively high energy value, Bai Qi could imagine that Gamma¡¯s energy value would be incredibly powerful after breaking through to the Lord Level. Physical Mutations, they weren¡¯t kidding. ¡°Why is this skill bar getting longer and longer? Why can¡¯t Gamma be like Alpha who would merge skills on his own?¡± Looking at Gamma¡¯s excessively long skill bar, Bai Qi was a bit troubled, but he had no choice but to patiently check every one. While he didn¡¯t take it seriously at first, he gasped when he saw it. ¡°Oh my God! Where is my Awakened Energy Absorption Skill???¡± Chapter 181 - Chapter 181: Chapter 180: The Undying Gamma Chapter 181: Chapter 180: The Undying Gamma Translator: 549690339 The reason Bai Qi put off his long-desired Flying System Beast for contract with Gamma was precisely because Gamma could use Energy Absorption to develop resistance. Now that the Energy Absorption was gone, wouldn¡¯t Gamma¡¯s abilities be wasted? Thinking of this, Bai Qi carefully sorted out Gamma¡¯s skill column again, finally finding two completely new skills. [SkillName]: Bloodsucking Aura [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Description): Aura skill, which can absorb the blood and energy of creatures within the coverage area to replenish its own consumption. After reading the description of this skill, Bai Qi finally knew where Gamma¡¯s evolved skill had gone. Bloodsucking Aura, it had evolved from a single-target skill to a group skill. But why did it also gain the ability to suck blood? Could it be because it had absorbed Li Xusheng¡¯s blood at the time? After pondering for a while, Bai Qi no longer fixated on the origin of the Bloodsucking Aura, and instead focused on the other skill. [SkillName]: ??? [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Description]: Life-saving skill. When the body suffers direct fatal damage, it will shed an outer shell to bear the fatal damage. The body enters a dematerialized state, with a cooldown time of three months. ¡°Isn¡¯t it said that Super Skills at least require Lord Level for insight? And this question mark, is it a brand-new skill?¡± Bai Qi muttered these words and, after seeing the skill description, burst out laughing. A life-saving skill! That one could use an outer shell to bear the direct fatal damage and even go into a dematerialized state was such a broken skill really possible? Woooo?! (Has this human gone crazy again?) Beta tilted his head, somewhat unable to understand Bai Qi¡¯s actions. Schuck said, ¡°It must be because Gamma obtained some powerful skill. When we realized the Mechanical Lord, Beast Master had the same look.¡± Bark bark! (Human, I want a super skill too!) Beta¡¯s voice was heard directly in Bai Qi¡¯s mind, waking up Bai Qi from his imagination. ¡°Don¡¯t you already have it?¡± Bark bark! (That belongs to Schuck, not me¡­) Upon hearing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes. These two were still so particular, was there such a side effect of split personality? ¡°You want a super skill? No problem, but you¡¯ll have to wait.¡± Bai Qi pointed at Gamma, saying, ¡°Both of you have already used one Mythical Resource. If we use any more, it should go to Gamma first. As for the future, it depends on your performance.¡± Woooo¡­ (Human, you¡¯re too mean¡­) Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders, and then suddenly thought of something, saying, ¡°How about, you fight a round with Gamma, and if you win, I¡¯ll arrange the next Mythical Resource for you?¡± Woooo?! (What a deal! However, I feel there¡¯s a trap!) Fighting Gamma when it had two levels ahead. This Mythical Resource was as good as given away. There must be a catch! ¡°Of course, you need to suppress your energy value to the same level as Gamma. And, you need to end the battle within two minutes, otherwise it¡¯s considered a failure.¡± ¡°That¡¯s it? What if Gamma gets hurt?¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s requirements, Schuck couldn¡¯t help but counter ask. ¡°Gamma should be able to withstand it, as for getting hurt, when have you ever seen it get hurt.¡± The Evolution Egg had recognized Gamma¡¯s life-saving skill, so it must be effective. Although there was a three-month limit, he didn¡¯t foresee Gamma receiving any fatal injuries in the near future anyway. However, the clause about ¡°direct damage¡± did make Bai Qi wonder. If it could resist direct damage, what about indirect damage from skills like curses? He had to go to the Moon Night Tower when he got back. He should be able to find a specific explanation there. ¡°Alright, get ready for battle.¡± Hearing that Gamma had a life-saving skill, Schuck immediately agreed. So, the first inner battle of Bai Qi¡¯s Beast Control team officially began. ¡°Ahem, let me reiterate the rules again. It will also be considered a loss if Gamma loses its combat abilities or if Schuck and Beta expend an amount of energy exceeding the target value. Any questions?¡± *munch munch* (Understood by Gamma.) ¡°No Questions.¡± Seeing the two pets were ready, Bai Qi nodded. With a swift wave of his hand, he announced, ¡°So, the first round of the Legendary Resources Battle, Schuck and Beta VS Gamma, let the battle begin!¡± As soon as the words fell, Schuck quickly pulled away from Gamma, unfolding the Mechanical Lord. He immediately morphed a few gun turrets and launched a fierce attack at Gamma, who didn¡¯t even have time to react before it was blasted into multiple holes, with green jelly splashing everywhere. Although there was a limit on the energy value, Schuck still managed to ensure enough destructive power. Although Gamma¡¯s resistance against both thunder and flame was strong, it wasn¡¯t a conventional calculation once Thunder Flame Power was combined. Moreover, the most troublesome part of Gamma was actually its Energy Absorption and Deadly Poison Aura. If it got close, it would be a hassle. Faced with Schuck¡¯s intensive gunfire attack, Gamma didn¡¯t seem discouraged. In fact, it became increasingly excited. *munch munch* (Thunder Flame Power, delicious!) Gamma directly absorbed a portion of the residual Thunder Flame Power on its body. Despite its heavily-damaged body, it was still eager to pounce on the Husky, moving in an eager crawl. Seeing this, Beta seemed to recall some unpleasant memories. He directly split a Self-exploding Wolf, bit Gamma, and started running towards the distance. His body flashed with Thunder Flame Power, obviously preparing to self-explode. Just at that moment, a blood-red aura instantly unfolded, and the self-exploding wolf, on the verge of explosion, simply backed down and finally collapsed directly to the ground. ¡°Energy absorption? Aura? No, it seems to affect the blood too.¡± Schuck Beta immediately sensed the strange movement in its energy and blood, instantly covered its body with Etherium Liquid Gold, and kept some distance from Gamma again, stopping the blood movement. ¡°The coverage range is even larger than the Deadly Poison Aura, is this awakened from energy absorption?¡± Schuck glanced at the blood-colored ring around Gamma and instantly figured out the origin of the Bloodsucking Aura. Bai Qi chuckled and said, ¡°That¡¯s right, be careful to not exhaust your energy.¡± Schuck nodded, while Beta used Soul Whisper directly in Gamma¡¯s mind, causing an uproar, as Schuck continued to concentrate firepower to bombard Gamma. Ka-poo Ka-poo? ¡°Is Beta singing? It sounds nice!¡± Listening to Beta¡¯s roar in its mind, Gamma not only wasn¡¯t affected, but was even more excited, swaying its body as if dancing. Awoo? (Did I just find someone who understands me?) Seeing Gamma like this, Beta was moved to tears and sang even more passionately, forgetting its original intention of disrupting Gamma¡¯s ability to use skills. ¡°Can¡¯t really rely on the main consciousness¡­¡± Seeing Beta in this state, Schuck sighed helplessly, then withdrew all the turrets into a Thunder Roar cannon and firmly locked onto Gamma. Gamma¡¯s recovery ability and resistance were somewhat beyond its estimate. Non-fatal attacks simply could not cause significant damage to Gamma, only wasting energy and time. It was better to bet everything on a single attack. But just as Schuck was gathering energy, it suddenly found that small, cute, blood-colored auras were emerging under its feet, layer upon layer, covering it. At the same time, its inner energy was disappearing at a visible speed. ¡°Split personality? When did it¡­¡± Schuck frowned, and then quickly reacted. These should be its split bodies from the bombing earlier; it didn¡¯t expect it could split into such small ones now. Watching more and more Gamma split bodies gather around, Beta finally woke up, planning to distance itself, but was stopped by Schuck. The reason was that time was almost up. Awoo! (Man, I really might lose!) ¡°Stop talking, hurry up and help, if we lose, it would be a great humiliation!¡± Awoo? (Embarrassed? Do you mean I¡¯ll be laughed at by the bone?) Thinking of this, a glint flashed in Beta¡¯s eyes, directly ignoring the ever-converging Gamma split bodies, and starting to help Schuck gather energy with all its might. Finally, the Thunder Roar cannon was fully illuminated, and a thick flow of Thunder Flame Power poured out, directly enveloping the entire Gamma. Those split bodies also suddenly lost vitality, turning into puddles of liquid. Although the split bodies have their own ability to act, they are still connected to the main body. If the main body is injured, faints, or even dies, the split bodies will also be affected. So, seeing these split bodies, Schuck Beta was certain that Gamma had absolutely lost its ability to fight. Soon, the Thunder Flame Power dispersed, and Gamma¡¯s charred body also appeared, just as lifeless as the other split bodies. However, Schuck only glanced at it and found that this was just an outer shell, while Beta found Gamma, still in a state of dematerialization, with its outstanding perception. Ka-poo Ka-poo. (What just happened? Why is Gamma hungry again?) Gamma removed the dematerialization status and immediately turned its eyes to Alpha and Husky. The cost of using the life-sacrifice skill was almost all of its energy. Now Gamma was starved, so in its eyes, these two seniors were basically no different from large food sources. ¡°Really saved itself by shedding skin, let¡¯s call it Golden Cicada Shelling.¡± Looking at Gamma, who survived from Husky¡¯s full blow, Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily. Recover consumption with a bloodsucking aura, consume the other party with a deadly poison aura, plus all those resistances and perverse physique, and then there¡¯s the Golden Cicada Shelling for life-saving. It feels like once Gamma grows up, there would be no one who could kill it. Thinking of Gamma¡¯s future, Bai Qi¡¯s smile on his face became brighter, but when he saw Husky next to him, he was immediately reminded of the matter at hand. ¡°So, I officially announce that in the first round of the competition for legendary resources, Gamma wins!¡± Awoo! (Unfair? I don¡¯t accept it!) ¡°Don¡¯t resist, we are too exhausted.¡± Schuck directly projected its current data, showing all the energy consumption from the fight clearly. Indeed, they controlled the consumption of the Thunder Flame Cannon accurately, but they underestimated the speed of energy absorption from the blood-sucking auras accumulated after Gamma¡¯s split bodies. This part was not expected by him. ¡°Never mind, it¡¯s a warm-up, this time. The rules are also not perfect. Once Gamma also ascends to the Lord Level, we can fight at full strength.¡± Seeing that Schuck and Beta seemed to be feeling depressed again, Bai Qi quickly coughed lightly and said seriously, ¡°It will be like this in the future. Every pet can have a Mythical Material unconditionally. You and Alpha have enjoyed this already. The quota for Mythical Materials in the future will be up to you to compete for.¡± Ga-la Ga-la. (I listen to the boss.) Woof, woof! (No problem!) Ka-poo Ka-poo? (Gamma doesn¡¯t understand, but Gamma listens to its master.) Seeing the three pets agree with his idea, Bai Qi nodded with satisfaction. There must be rules for everything. Although he should treat everyone equally, a reasonable competition is also needed. Chapter 182 - Chapter 182: Chapter 181: Life in the Primordial Era Chapter 182: Chapter 181: Life in the Primordial Era Translator: 549690339 After Husky¡¯s and Alpha¡¯s fight was over, Bai Qi held a series of tests for the three pets. Then, he let them do their own things. As for Schuck, he naturally continued to study the mechanical manual. Meanwhile, Beta, whose heart was in unison with the others¡¯, was mumbling something. Gamma, who had just used the Golden Cicada Shelling, was nearly depleted of energy. He was very hungry and ran off somewhere to find something to eat. As for Alpha, although he usually trained alone, this time he brought along the six little brothers he had just taken in to train. ¡°I wonder how these six skeletons are doing.¡± Bai Qi paused before finally heading in Alpha¡¯s direction. Feeling Bai Qi¡¯s approach, Alpha immediately stopped his exercises. The six skeletons also halted at once, their actions mirroring Alpha¡¯s in an almost synchronous manner, like shadows. ¡°Alpha, how are they doing now?¡± Gurgle, gurgle. (Not bad, both levels are slowly increasing.) Bai Qi nodded. Ever since the six skeletons were contracted by Alpha, they had instantly upgraded their race level. However, they were still gradually improving, which satisfied Bai Qi. Having six obedient pets that could gradually level up without having to take care of them, there was no reason for him not to take advantage of this. Still, Bai Qi knew that these skeletons must have been able to slowly absorb the energy Alpha had dispersed because the gap between them was so vast. They probably wouldn¡¯t be able to do this much longer. Unless Alpha widened the gap further with these skeletons quickly, they might get another chance to level up. Thinking this, Bai Qi concentrated his spiritual power on one of the skeletons and received its data. [Name]: Golden Armor Corpse [Nature]: Steel Apartment, Undead Department [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Elite [Growth Level]: First Stage Eighth Level [Racial Skills]: Steel Armor, Ripping Claw, Savage Charge The name ¡® Golden Armor Corpse1 was the new name Bai Qi had given to the evolved form of the Steel Skull. The other five skeletons had similar names. Poison breath ¨C Wood Armor Corpse. Ice bone ¨C Water Armor Corpse. Fire claw ¨C Fire Armor Corpse. Rock armor ¨C Earth Armor Corpse. Hidden sting ¨C Dark Armor Dead Body. After completing the evolution of all six skeletons, the name Six Corpse inexplicably popped into Bai Qi¡¯s head, so he simply used it. As for the Dark Armor Corpse, it was named simply to maintain formation. Unfortunately, light-element material and undead nature don¡¯t go well together, otherwise, Bai Qi was planning to complete the Yin-Yang Five Corpses. But now it¡¯s not bad, especially from a certain perspective. The full name of Alpha Wilting Dragon Lord is now fulfilled. As a lord, he must have some subordinates, right? It¡¯s unknown whether the Six Corpses can continue the contract as Alpha does. If they can, pull one to ten, ten to a hundred¡­ As long as the contracts continue to be signed, could he not directly form an Undead Corps, with Alpha as the Undead King? As for him, he would naturally become the man ¡­erm, man behind the Undead King? He feels quite good just thinking about it! Bai Qi wiped away the saliva from the corner of his mouth, told Alpha to always pay attention to the situation of the Six Corpse, and then went back to his room. As soon as he landed, Bai Qi noticed a few more people in his room. It was none other than Bai Heguang, Luo Xiang, and Chun Yushui. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± Being stared at by three big men, and three men he couldn¡¯t beat at that, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help feeling a shiver run down his spine. He thought for a while but could only squeeze out a single sentence. Bai Heguang¡¯s eyes were cold as they swept over Bai Qi. ¡°I sensed the power of death in your room just now. Was it from your pet?¡± he said. ¡°Uh, yes.¡± Bai Qi nodded, but in his heart, he was full of disdain. Why do Bai Heguang and Luo Xiang, like dogs, have noses so sensitive? Does every high-stage Beast Master have a dog¡¯s nose? What about when they go to the bathroom? Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s confirmation, Bai Heguang scowled. ¡°Summon it to let me see.¡± Bai Qi was startled by the words, but still obediently summoned Alpha from the secret realm. But there was more. Six Corpses. At this moment, the Six Corpses were surrounding Alpha, each having a palm on its forehead, ad the other ends of the palms were Alpha. Alpha sensed the change in his surroundings immediately, especially the other breaths around him, and instinctively entered a combative state. The Six Corpses also all started to move. ¡°What is this? I¡¯ve never seen it before.¡± Spotting the array of Six Corpse around Alpha, Luo Xiang was immediately intrigued, looked up and down, but couldn¡¯t figure out a matching creature. ¡°The designs certainly resemble others, but I think these are entirely new types of evolution.¡± Bai Heguang was indeed a Titled Legendary Undead, he straightway judged the peculiarity of the Six Corpse. Even so, Bai Heguang did not further inquire about the Six Corpse¡¯s origins but instead turned his attention towards Alpha¡¯s Withering Sword. Bai Heguang leaned close to the Withering Sword, attentively sensed it, and then summoned the Jiuyou Darkbird, asking,¡± Jiuyou, does it look the same as yours?¡± The Jiuyou Darkbird landed on the Withering Sword, gently pecked at it, and said, ¡°Correct, it has also absorbed the Power of Death, and it¡¯s even more stable than when I first did.¡± ¡°Also? Bai Chuanqi, you also absorbed the Blood of Death?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s ears moved as he quickly perceived the hidden meaning in the Jiuyou Darkbird¡¯s words. Bai Heguang nodded and before he had a chance to speak, the Jiuyou Darkbird stepped in saying, ¡°Absorb? You¡¯ re lucky you weren¡¯t consumed by that thing.¡± Hearing the Jiuyou Darkbird¡¯s words, Bai Qi awkwardly scratched his head. If it hadn¡¯t been for the Evolution Egg and the Green Dragon Scale, Alpha and Gamma might have indeed been devoured. ¡°But since you¡¯ve absorbed it, it¡¯s a blessing in disguise. Maybe this skeleton can evolve to the same level as me in the future.¡± Perhaps due to the Power of Death, the Jiuyou Darkbird noticeably warmed up to both Alpha and Bai Qi and talked more. After circling around Alpha for a while, it quickly noticed the Six Corpse with disparate attributes surrounding it. ¡°These things seem to have some mysterious connection with your pets, could it be that the modern skeletal creatures can reproduce themselves?¡± Upon the Jiuyou Darkbird¡¯s words, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t suppress the twitch in his eye, while Luo Xiang retreated to the side to laugh. ¡°Jiuyou, enough.¡± Bai Heguang interrupted the Jiuyou Darkbird¡¯s words. Looking at Alpha, who stood before him completely transformed, he suddenly turned towards Bai Qi and asked, ¡°Bai Qi, would you be my apprentice?¡± ¡°Apprentice?¡± Upon hearing Bai Heguang¡¯s words, Bai Qi froze momentarily, his usually agile mind suddenly turning stiff. He hadn¡¯t misheard, had he? The Titled Legendary Celestial Brilliance who had always been somewhat irritated with him was offering to take him as an apprentice? ¡°If you¡¯re unwilling, forget it.¡± Seeing that Bai Qi did not respond immediately, Bai Heguang was ready to drop the matter, but Bai Qi managed to recover just in time and nodded repeatedly. ¡°Willing, willing, disciple Bai Qi, meets Master.¡± Although the association was open to all the Federation, that was only external. Internally, there were still different factions. One faction was familial, led by the Bai Family and the Xiao Family, and the other faction was the master-apprentice system. Although he was unclear why Bai Heguang suddenly wanted to take him as an apprentice, Bai Qi was gifted a free great pillar of support, moreover the strongest pillar in the Federation. If Bai Qi didn¡¯t grasp this opportunity, he would indeed be a fool. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s agreement, Bai Heguang finally nodded with satisfaction, but Chun Yushui suddenly spoke up, ¡°Bai Chuanqi, is the Bai Family also moving towards the master-apprentice system?¡± Bai Heguang responded lightly, ¡°I am me, and the Bai Family is the Bai Family.¡± Chun Yushui shrugged and said, ¡°Indeed. Still, to witness Bai Chuanqi taking an apprentice, I can go brag about it.¡± Bai Heguang said, ¡°It¡¯s just a student; there¡¯s no need to show off so flamboyantly.¡± Speaking, Bai Heguang turned to Bai Qi and said, ¡°Although the Power of Death is somewhat similar, even stronger than the Shadow Department Power, there are still differences. If used incorrectly, it can be a double-edged sword.¡± ¡°You go back to your intensive training first. After I finish dealing with matters here, I¡¯ll come and teach you how to control the Power of Death.¡± So, it was because of the Power of Death. No wonder suddenly he wanted to take me as an apprentice. Bai Qi understood Bai Heguang¡¯s intentions, but he accepted it willingly. Having a Titled Legendary as a teacher ¨C he would be able to walk freely in the Federation from now on. Oh right, also an apprehensive Legend Dragon as a pet. Suddenly, he felt that he has strong backing. ¡°Er, master, can I ask about the Blood of Death just now?¡± Just a slight touch had caused such radical changes in Alpha and Gamma. This Blood of Death must have an extraordinary origin. Is it named blood because it¡¯s from a powerful creature? Perhaps because he had just accepted an apprentice, Bai Heguang exceptionally showed patience. He did not brush off the question but explained after choosing his words carefully, ¡°You should know that this world¡¯s history is divided into five stages, right?¡± Bai Qi nodded. The experts of this world were quite dedicated. They had traced the world¡¯s history back to before humans appeared and divided it into five eras. The Primordial Era, Ancient Era, Middle Ancient Era, Recent Ancient Era, and the current Federation Era. The era timeline of the Recent Ancient Era was clear, starting from the rise of the Emperor who established the first human country all the way until the Federation was formed, all belong to the Recent Ancient Era. The Middle Ancient Era refers to the time when ferocious beasts dominated. Humans were only slaves and food at that time, which is why the Middle Ancient Era is also known as the Ferocious Beast Era. The Ancient Era was when ancient creatures were active. Creatures like the Original Beasts such as the saber-toothed tiger lived during the Ancient Era, so it is also known as Original Era. The oldest era, the Primordial Era, leans more towards legends. According to the latest data available from experts, living creatures in the Primordial Era only exist in legends now, such as phoenixes, angels, gods¡­ Judging by the grave importance Wei Chen and Bai Heguang gave to the Blood of Death, could this mean that the Blood of Death belonged to a creature from the Primordial era? Chapter 183 - Chapter 183: Chapter 182: Undead Corps Plan Bankrupt? Chapter 183: Chapter 182: Undead Corps Plan Bankrupt? Translator: 549690339 Seeing that Bai Qi seemed to have gained some understanding, Bai Heguang nodded slightly, saying, ¡°The true origin of the Blood of Death is still unclear to this day, but traces of it appear, more or less, in the secret realms of each era.¡¯ ¡°Including the Primordial Era.¡± ¡°So, the owner of the Blood of Death might be a mythical creature from the ancient times, or even earlier?¡± Bai Qi was astonished upon hearing this, he clearly didn¡¯t expect to come into contact with a creature from such a distant past. If only he had known earlier, maybe he would have collected more of the Blood of Death. No, that¡¯s not right. He couldn¡¯t have collected it unless he had the power of the stars similar to the Morning Star. ¡°Probably. You will understand more about the specifics when you access more secret realms in the future,¡± Bai Heguang nodded, saying, ¡°Now, you should focus on training. Don¡¯t run around everywhere until you become a Four Stage Beast Master.¡± ¡°Yes, Teacher.¡± He didn¡¯t enjoy wandering around to begin with. If it hadn¡¯t been for Luo Xiang taking him out, he would still be cooped up at headquarters with Bai Qiucha and others. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s respectfulness, Bai Heguang¡¯s expression softened a bit, and he then shifted his attention to the Six Corpse. ¡± Are these the skeleton soldiers from your Rune Evolution studies before? It seems they¡¯ve evolved again?¡± Bai Qi nodded, saying, ¡°After the conference last time, President Qin threw me this. Since I gained some revelations in the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm recently, I conducted some experiments with them. To my surprise, they have evolved again.¡± As soon as Bai Qi spoke, the room fell silent. Both Luo Xiang and Chun Yushui looked at Bai Qi with astonishment. ¡°Bai Qi, don¡¯t tell me you¡¯ve made a breakthrough in the second stage of Rune Evolution?¡± Although Luo Xiang wasn¡¯t part of the Rune Evolution Special Team, he wasn¡¯t completely ignorant about Rune Evolution. Even though Rune Evolution does away with the complicated formulas and the feasibility of evolution at all stages below the Lord Level has been confirmed, there are also some limitations. A single undead creature can only undergo Rune Evolution once. Subsequent evolutions still require the traditional methods, otherwise engraving additional runes wouldn¡¯t help. This was one of the challenges the Rune Evolution Special Team had been working on recently, and President Qin had consulted him because of it. But from what Bai Qi was implying, he seemed to have made a breakthrough already? ¡°Sort of. Thanks to the ancient runes you gave me, Instructor Luo. Bai Qi briefly informed them about his research on General Terracotta and his experiments with Steel Skull, causing Luo Xiang to laugh. Since humans cannot make direct contact with the Slave Contract, let beasts do it instead? You¡¯re seriously something else! Bai Heguang glanced at the faint Rune Mark on the forehead of the Line Corpse and asked, ¡°Bai Qi, who knows about this research of yours?¡± ¡°I just discovered it a couple of days ago, so it¡¯s just you, Instructor Luo, and Uncle Chun who know about this.¡± Bai Heguang nodded, saying, ¡°From now on, unless I agree, the method of second-stage Rune Evolution must not be disclosed, and you mustn¡¯t let your beasts continue to make contracts either. Bai Qi looked puzzled upon hearing this, while Luo Xiang and Chun Yushui understood why. Luo Xiang asked, ¡°Do you worry it will impact Bai Qi¡¯s contract slots, Bai Chuanqi?¡± Bai Heguang nodded slightly, saying, ¡°Apart from Beast Masters who possess special talents, the number of contract slots for Beast Masters is fixed. It can¡¯t be replenished if a beast dies or betrays. ¡°Since you know about the Slave Contract, you should have also heard about the origin of the contract rune mark.¡± Bai Qi nodded and seemed to understand. The contract rune mark is a gift from the World Will, Gaia. It forms the capital through which humans can stand up against ferocious beasts, but there is a limit to the number. Given the scarcity of Beast Masters at that time, it would naturally be better to contract more beasts, yet the World Will didn¡¯t do it that way. Unless it wasn¡¯t that Gaia was unwilling to give more runes, but that humans could only bear so much? ¡°The number of contract slots for human Beast Masters is not a limitation, but a form of protection. Contracting forcefully without sufficiently powerful Beast Control Space would damage one¡¯s own soul.¡± ¡°Although you aren¡¯t personally contracting with the Six Corpse, you still have a connection with it. Don¡¯t take any risks with contracts until you become a Legend, understand?¡± After listening to Bai Heguang¡¯s advice, Bai Qi kept nodding, but he was slightly disappointed. He didn¡¯t expect the Undead Corps plan, which hadn¡¯t even been officially drawn up, to go bankrupt. He was really unwilling to accept this. He wondered how those people in the Founding Emperor Period managed to control so many Terracottas and ancient weapons without going crazy. Could it be that the ancient people were more robust and didn¡¯t need to worry about human considerations? Yes, not acting like a human? Bai Qi had a sudden flash of inspiration, saying, ¡°Um, Teacher, I suddenly think that the second stage of Rune Evolution can be revealed. Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Bai Heguang frowned slightly. The reason he suddenly took Bai Qi as his disciple was not only because of the Power of Death, but also because Bai Qi was incredibly good at making things happen. If it were just any ordinary person, it wouldn¡¯t be an issue, but Bai Heguang was worried that Bai Qi, who always tended to stir things up, would research the Power of Death and possibly create trouble. Looking at the situation now, his decision seemed correct. This guy needed to be watched closely. Unlike Bai Heguang¡¯s cautiousness, Luo Xiang was interested, asking, What idea have you come up with? Tell us.¡± Bai Qi organized his thoughts before speaking, ¡°With regards to the second stage of evolution, isn¡¯t the most essential part the Rune Structure that connects the soul and body? If so, wouldn¡¯t it be sufficient to simply eliminate all the limiting runes within the Slave Contract and only retain the parts that propagate Spirit Power?¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Luo Xiang and Chun Yushui looked at each other, neither of them readily refuting Bai Qi¡¯s proposition. It seemed, possible? Bai Heguang pondered for a moment before responding, ¡°The differences between ancient and modern runes are significant. This method isn¡¯t very reliable. If even a single rune is overlooked, a contract may still be formed between the person inputting and receiving Spirit Power.¡± Bai Heguang paused, then continued, ¡°However, it¡¯s worth researching in this direction. You can get in touch with President Qin later and ask them to research this further.¡± ¡°What if the one providing the Spirit Power isn¡¯t a person? Upon hearing this from Bai Qi, even the usually unruffled Bai Heguang couldn¡¯t help but look stunned. Luo Xiang was the first to get it, ¡°Not a person? Are you referring to a treasure capable of storing Spirit Power?¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Exactly. Treasure, unique machinery, Spirit Power storage runes, even some masterless legendary creatures can also be used.¡± The three men fell silent upon hearing this. After a while, Chun Yushui was the first to break the silence. ¡°The young people of today indeed have a lot of ideas. I feel old¡­¡¯ he murmured before downing a gulp of liquor and leaving Bai Qi¡¯s room. Luo Xiang simply laughed, ¡°I have no idea how President Qin discovered you. To think you could come up with such a method.¡± ¡°However, it¡¯s indeed worth a try.¡± Luo Xiang glanced at Bai Heguang, seemingly asking his opinion. After a brief moment of thought, Bai Heguang closed his eyes and nodded in agreement. ¡°Alright, you can continue your research. But remember, you must inform me before announcing the results, understood? ¡°Understood, understood. You can rest assured, teacher! Initially, he had been worried that Bai Heguang would disapprove of his mechanical research on the Undead. Now that Bai Heguang had agreed, he didn¡¯t mind fulfilling these harmless conditions. The Undead Corps, I¡¯m back! ¡°Hmm, I¡¯ll go now. You can take Luo Xiang back. Bai Heguang nodded his head and then left Bai Qi¡¯s room. Upon confirming that Bai Heguang had left, Luo Xiang suddenly burst into an odd smile, ¡°Phew, never would I have expected Bai Chuanqi to take you as his disciple. Your days ahead are not going to be easy.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s heart jumped. Was Bai Heguang a demon instructor, even more terrifying than Zhang Shan? Luo Xiang chuckled, ¡°Who do you think holds more prestige, a member of the Six Tower or a Titled Legendary Disciple?¡± Damn, I totally forgot that part! Upon hearing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but break a sweat. As a legendary figure who had made a name for himself for years, Bai Heguang hadn¡¯t accepted any disciples until now. This had been a sore point for many Undead Department Beastmasters. Now that he had been accepted as Bai Heguang¡¯s disciple, the news would surely cause a sensation once it spread throughout the Federation. The challengers acting out of resentment were bearable. Bai Qi didn¡¯t mind finding some free sparring partners for Alpha and the others. But if he caught the attention of crazy reporters and fans, he really wouldn¡¯t be able to step outside. ¡°Instructor Luo, could you please keep it a secret for me? Luo Xiang shrugged and nodded toward the door, ¡°I have no problem with it, but it seems like it might already be too late. No sooner had he finished speaking, Bai Qi¡¯s door was bust open and Feng Ye and the others stormed in. ¡°Bai Qi, now that you¡¯ve been taken in by Bai Chuanqi, damn it, how unfair!¡± ¡°Little brother Bai Qi, remember to take good care of your sister in the future-¡± ¡°Bai Qi, let¡¯s fight and see just how wide the gap between us and a Legendary Disciple is!¡± ¡°Awoo, awoo, Bai Qi, do you want to eat?¡± Looking at Feng Ye and the others who were making a fuss in front of him, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel a headache. Seeing Uncle Chun, who was leaning at the door savoring his wine, made him even more exasperated. He kept wondering why this slob of an uncle suddenly ran off. It turned out he had gone to disseminate the news. Now that these people knew, he didn¡¯t need a paparazzi to investigate, others would soon be bursting with curiosity. This wouldn¡¯t do. He¡¯d have to avoid publicity at the headquarters for a while and take this opportunity to focus on reaching his teacher¡¯s requirement of the Four Stage. Speaking of which, he had been so worried about Alda and Gamma that he hadn¡¯t noticed that his physique had been enhanced again. Hiss¡­ Should he go get some Blood of Death or something to stuff into the Evolution Egg and trigger a bug? Bai Qi thought for a while, but eventually gave up on the idea. Although he had the Green Dragon¡¯s Scales to recover his physical strength, the feeling of being eroded by the Blood of Death wasn¡¯t pleasant. He didn¡¯t want to take that risk. However, he can¡¯t leave this place empty-handed. ¡°Come, come, everyone spar with me!¡± He¡¯d missed out on the two legendary creatures, but he couldn¡¯t pass up the chance to study so many unfamiliar pets. He had to progress as much as he could¡­ Chapter 185 - Chapter 185: Chapter 184: The Gospel for Patients with Difficulty in Making Choices Chapter 185: Chapter 184: The Gospel for Patients with Difficulty in Making Choices Translator: 549690339 Soon, eight pets came to a stop in front of Bai Qi. They all stood there obediently, waiting for Bai Qi to make his choice. [Name]: Flame-tailed Fox [Nature]: Fire Attribute [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Introduction]: It possesses a gorgeous exterior, capable of bewitching other creatures simply by standing there, but when angered, the flames on its tail are enough to incinerate all enemies. [Name]: Netherworld Cat [Nature]: Soul Race [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Introduction]: This ghost cat, after becoming an undead, moves even more gracefully. It can often kill a few people unexpectedly, making it highly proficient in surprise attacks. [Name]: Fire Demon Lizard [Nature]: Fire Attribute [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord [Introduction]: Skilled at camouflage and has strong physical defense. It also possesses a rapid regenerative ability. Its main form of attack is toxin, causing those poisoned to quickly lose control of their bodies. In addition to toxins, they can also spew lava. [Name]: Gale Wing [Nature]: Flying System [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Introduction]: A Griffin that harnesses strong winds and soars through the sky. It has an extremely fast flight speed and, though adept at controlling winds, its melee abilities are also quite impressive. [Name]: Four-winged Dragon Griffin [Nature]: Flying System [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord [Introduction]: A dragon-blooded race whose dragon ancestry lends it stronger defenses and stamina. It specializes in wearing down the enemy¡¯s strength and delivering the killing blow. [Name]: Ice Demon Ape [Nature]: Ice Clan [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord [Introduction]: A primate life form from extremely cold regions, it possesses a strong ice control ability and excels in close combat using weapons made from ice. [Name]: Ancestral Beast [Nature]: None [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Introduction]: One of the most diversified creatures in its future evolution forms within the Federation. But in its original state, it has relatively simple attacks and struggles to survive in the wild. [Name]: Tree of Life [Nature]: Plant Attribute [Bloodline Level]: High-Grade Lord [Introduction]: A being with strong vitality, it usually lives deep within the forest, where no ferocious beast would harm it. Bai Qi looked at the profiles of the eight pets provided by Old Lady Fan and suddenly found himself at a loss. With eight lord-level creatures to choose from, including the high-grade lord Tree of Life, Bai Qi, who had originally thought he could just casually pick one and then use the Evolution Egg, suddenly felt overwhelmed. Having too many choices wasn¡¯t a good thing after all. Old Lady Fan appeared surprised that Bai Qi had so many pets to choose from. Her original irritation seemed to fade away as she said, ¡°My dear Qin, you first registered an Undead creature, and later changed it to an Arctic Ice Wolf. Just what type of Beast Master are you? Summon your pet and let Granny help you choose.¡± ¡°Uh, I think I can¡¯t really be classified.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head awkwardly and summoned all three of his pets. Crunch Crunch. (Boss, are these the enemies?) As expected, Alpha was the most combative one among the three pets. The first thing it did upon arrival was to enter its battle stance. Awo?! (Human, you were captured by the ferocious beasts, this old lady looks so terrifying! Gulp Gulp? (Boss, is it time for food?) ¡°Skeleton, Arctic Ice Wolf, Slime? How did you manage to train them like this?¡± Old Lady Fan, being an expert nurturer, saw through the true forms of the three pets at once and begun to hold Bai Qi in higher esteem. ¡°It was a sheer coincidence.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head and pointed at the eight lord-level creatures next to him, saying, ¡°Why don¡¯t you give me some advice, Old Lady Fan?¡± Since Old Lady Fan seemed to have lived many years, if she noticed anything about the Evolution Egg, it would be hard for him to explain. Upon hearing this, Old Lady Fan didn¡¯t think much and asked, ¡°You haven¡¯t specialized in one system, so the choices are wider. Do you have any idea?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi smacked his lips and said, ¡°I originally did, but now I am dazzled and lost.¡± Old Lady Fan nodded, her silvery eyes swept over the Alpha¡¯s three pets, saying, ¡°According to your human habits, a team generally needs at least a strong attacker, defender, supporter, and escape artist.¡± ¡°You already have the first two, but you are missing an escape artist and supporter.¡± Old Lady Fan paused and said, ¡°The follow-up evolution of the Flame Tail Fox is quite powerful, and there are even species close to being myths in the Ferocious Beast Tribe. However, since you already have a strong attacker, it would be wasteful to focus resources on another, which is not advisable. ¡°As for the Netherworld Cat and the Fire Demon Lizard, they are not as good as the Flame Tail Fox.¡± Upon hearing Old Lady Fan¡¯s words, the Flame Tail Fox and the other two pets lowered their heads in slight dejection. However, they quickly recovered, nodded at Old Lady Fan as a form of salute, and then left. As expected of legendary creatures, their intimidation factor is significant. ¡°The Gale Wing and the Four-winged Dragon Griffin are both flying creatures. The Gale Wing is excellent for escape, but the Four-winged Dragon Griffin has a higher limit. If you choose a flying creature, I recommend the Four-winged Dragon Griffin.¡± Bai Qi nodded. No matter where, the potential of the Dragon-Blood species far exceeded ordinary pets. Indeed, he was somewhat tempted. However, the later ones also seemed excellent. ¡°The Ice Demon Ape is a Mid-Level Lord, performing well in control and output, and its upper limit is not low. It seems that the main pet of the Combat System Titled Legendary among your humans is an evolved form of the Ice Demon Ape.¡± Titled Legendary of the Combat System? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes sparkled. With such a high limit, wouldn¡¯t he just need to casually train it, and it would inevitably become a legendary creature? ¡°However, I don¡¯t recommend that you choose the Ice Demon Ape. Old Lady Fan glanced at Alpha, saying, ¡°You already have a pretty strong Ice Clan Undead. Cultivating another Ice Clan creature won¡¯t benefit you much. Also, these two chaps seem to not get along too well.¡± Bai Qi was taken aback and realized Alpha and the Ice Demon Ape were already confronting each other. If it wasn¡¯t for Old Lady Fan and himself being present, they probably would have already started fighting. Regardless of how strong the Ice Demon Ape was, it couldn¡¯t be as vital to him as his own Alpha. Plus, the future of Alpha might not necessarily be worse. ¡°As for the Ancestral Beast and the Tree of Life, you should have heard of their reputations. I don¡¯t need to say too much, do I?¡± Bai Qi nodded continuously. The Tree of Life was the most worthwhile to cultivate among plant attribute creatures. It possessed a robust vitality, could heal most wounds of the pets, and could even lengthen a Beast Master¡¯s lifespan. It was known that pets would provide feedback to their Beast Masters. For instance, Alpha enhanced Bai Qi¡¯s speed, the Husky improved Bai Qi¡¯s spirit power (although Bai Qi didn¡¯t think it was necessary), and Gamma enhanced his physical constitution. If Bai Qi contracted with the Tree of Life, if nothing else, at least extending his life by a decade or so wasn¡¯t a problem. Bai Qi was all too familiar with the fame of the Ancestral Beast. The Thunder Bird, the Ice Fish, the Flame Beast¡­ All these famous high-grade Lords and even King-level creatures evolved from the Ancestral Beast, which was how the Ancestral Beast got its name. In other words, if he chose the Ancestral Beast, he would have an abundance of choices. The Four-winged Dragon Griffin was a flying creature and would fulfil his long-cherished wish. The Tree of Life was a super supplement. After contracting it, he wouldn¡¯t need to worry about being drained by the Evolution Egg. The Ancestral Beast had the highest potential for future development. It was still such a headache¡­ Bai Qi rubbed his head somewhat helplessly. However, Old Lady Fan next to him suddenly spoke, ¡°Although it¡¯s not very fair to this child, I suggest you choose between the Four-winged Dragon Griffin and the Tree of Life. ¡°Why? Is this Ancestral Beast already reserved by someone?¡± Bai Qi was startled when he heard that and looked at the Ancestral Beast curiously. ¡°In fact, it has been reserved many times before. However, it was always returned.¡± ¡°Can it not evolve?¡± Bai Qi quickly grasped the key point. Though the Ancestral Beast was Lord-level, it didn¡¯t possess strong combat power in its initial state. It was purely a creature with high race value due to its potential to evolve. If it couldn¡¯t evolve, the value of the Ancestral Beast would significantly decrease. ¡°It¡¯s not that it can¡¯t evolve, but rather that it will devolve. Old Lady Fan sighed and said, ¡°Compared to others of its kind, this little fellow evolves more easily. It evolves almost as soon as it comes into contact with energy of different attributes.¡± As she said this, Old Lady Fan gave the Tree of Life a look. It immediately understood and infused a strand of Life Force into the Ancestral Beast. The Ancestral Beast immediately radiated dazzling Evolution Light. Shortly after, the Evolution Light disappeared. The appearance of the Ancestral Beast had significantly changed. [Name]: Wood Spirit [Nature]: Plant Attribute [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord [introduction]: A spirit born in the forest, it is often active around places with vitality such as the Tree of Life. It has a gentle nature and dislikes fighting. Damn, the speed of this evolution is even faster than the Evolution Egg! Bai Qi watched in astonishment as the Ancestral Beast, which had greatly changed its appearance right before him. Before he had a chance to comment, the Wood Spirit radiated a burst of dark red light, its body gradually twisted and changed, and astonishingly reverted to the original form of the Ancestral Beast. After experiencing one evolution and one devolution, the state of the Ancestral Beast was clearly not good, but it seemed to have become accustomed to this state. Ignoring the Tree of Life¡¯s kind intention to heal it, it staggered wanting to leave. This creature has quite the character! ¡°You see, this little guy can evolve, but it can hardly maintain the evolution for even a second. That¡¯s why previous Beast Masters who chose him all ended up returning him.¡± Old Lady Fan sighed and said, ¡°So have you made your choice? Is it the Tree of Life or the Four-winged Dragon Griffin?¡± ¡°I choose the Ancestral Beast!¡± ¡°Hmm, not bad, your choice is¡­ wait! What did you say you chose? Old Lady Fan suddenly looked at Bai Qi and asked, ¡°Could you say that again? Bai Qi pointed at the Ancestral Beast and declared solemnly, ¡°I choose the Ancestral Beast!¡± The Four-winged Dragon Griffin was good, but besides being dragon-blooded, it didn¡¯t attract Bai Qi much. The Tree of Life was indeed good, but he now had Nicholas and the Green Dragon Scales. He didn¡¯t need the supplements as much now. On the other hand, the Ancestral Beast, which evolves and then devolves, was an unbeatable talent! As long as he could solve the problem of the short duration of evolution, if he contracted the Ancestral Beast, wasn¡¯t it equivalent to contracting countless kinds of pets? This was simply a blessing for people having trouble deciding! If he had known this earlier, he wouldn¡¯t have hurriedly contracted that stupid dog. If he had contracted the Ancestral Beast sooner, wouldn¡¯t he have had everything? Oh no? (Human, is it appropriate to think like this in front of me?) Chapter 186 - Chapter 186: Chapter 185: Endless Changing Beast - Delta Chapter 186: Chapter 185: Endless Changing Beast ¨C Delta Translator: 549690339 Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s solemn vow, Old Lady Fan¡¯s expression suddenly turned icy cold, a terrifying pressure descended on Bai Qi, directly toppling him to the ground. Seeing this, the Alpha trio immediately blocked Bai Qi, fully bearing Old Lady Fan¡¯s terrifying aura. After seeing the appearance of the trio, Old Lady Fan suddenly retreated her pressure, saying, ¡°Then hurry up and take it, don¡¯t get in my way.¡± Bai Qi, who was dizzy from the unprovoked pressure, nodded blankly, then went to the Ancestral Beast, and said, ¡°Little guy, would you like to come with me?¡± The Ancestral Beast lifted its head upon hearing his words. Its pair of pitch- black eyes stared intently at Bai Qi for a long time, suddenly bursting with a radiant light, it nodded and abruptly jumped onto Bai Qi. However, the Ancestral Beast obviously didn¡¯t control its strength well. Before Bai Qi could open his arms, it crashed into Bai Qi¡¯s abdomen, causing Bai Qi to roll his eyes and faint on the spot. Even with only basic attributes, it¡¯s still a Lord-level creature. Indeed, no ordinary person can match Spirit¡¯ s physique. Burp, Burp? (Human, what happened to you? Wake up!) Seeing Bai Qi suddenly faint, the Ancestral Beast was somewhat panicked, constantly rubbing Bai Qi¡¯s face with its head, which completely plunged Bai Qi, who was still somewhat conscious, into unconsciousness. Creak, Creak. (Is the boss okay?) Howl-how! (No problem, humans are tough, he won¡¯t die.) Gurgle, Gurgle. (But Gamma is still a little worried; shall we send him to Sir Nicholas?) Creak, Creak! (Yes!) Green Dragon Secret Realm. Bai Qi slowly came around and saw a pair of giant vertical pupils right in front of him as soon as he opened his eyes, staring intently at him. Ffffu-caaht, was he surrounded by the ferocious beasts bred in the field? Bai Qi instinctively crawled back a few steps, finally seeing clearly the owner of these vertical eyes ¨C it was the timid dragon Nicholas, whom he hadn¡¯t seen for a long time. ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re awake.¡± Seeing Bai Qi waking up, Nicholas finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, ¡°You have fought directly against a Lord-level creature, several of your ribs are broken, luckily the Green Dragon scales sensed my aura and brought you in, otherwise you wouldn¡¯t be able to move for a while. Bai Qi gave a wry smile at his words and said, ¡°Indeed, I was beaten up by a Lord-level creature. Thanks¡± Nicholas nodded and said, ¡°By the way, didn¡¯t you say you were going to be out for a long time? Why did you come back so early?¡± Bai Qi said, ¡°There was a little accident, the task was completed ahead of time.¡± Nicholas looked Bai Qi up and down, saying, ¡°No wonder, I wondered why there was such a high consumption of my mother s scales. ¡°But, I see that your physique has greatly improved, is it reaching your current limit?¡± Bai Qi nodded, after the feedback from the previous brutal extraction days, his physique could not be improved further, and the progress of the Evolution Egg had also risen to ioo¡ã/o. The only limit seemed to be that his spirit power was a bit lacking. He desperately needed a quick way to train his spirit power¡­ Bai Qi stood up, moved around a bit, and then remembered the culprit who had knocked him unconscious, the Ancestral Beast. ¡°Since I¡¯m here, the Alphas must have brought the Ancestral Beast back, right?¡± Bai Qi invested his spirit power into the Secret Space, and indeed saw the figure of the Ancestral Beast. However, the Ancestral Beast seemed to have not yet adapted to this totally new environment and was merely huddled in the corner, recovering the energy consumed from the previous failed evolution. This little one, really unsociable. Bai Qi nodded slightly and directly brought out the Ancestral Beast. Burp, Burp! The sudden change in their surroundings startled the Ancestral Beast. But upon seeing Bai Qi, it instantly became happy and dashed straight at him. ¡°Stop, stop, stop!¡± Seeing the Ancestral Beast accelerating, Bai Qi felt his ribs throb in pain and quickly dodged to the side, avoiding the Ancestral Beast. Burp, Burp? Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s panicked expression, the Ancestral Beast was a little puzzled and felt a bit dejected looking at Bai Qi¡¯s panicked expression. Indeed, there still weren¡¯t any humans willing to accept him, were there? Seeing that the Ancestral Beast was showing signs of shutting down, Bai Qi immediately coughed lightly, walked to the front of the Ancestral Beast and said, ¡°I¡¯m not some sort of legendary creature like Old Lady Fan. I can t withstand your charge, so next time, take it easy.¡± The Ancestral Beast was startled, clearly unable to understand the difference between Bai Qi and Old Lady Fan. However, since someone finally accepted him, it was certainly willing to listen to Bai Qi. Seeing that the Ancestral Beast seemed to give up the idea of toppling him over, Bai Qi finally breathed a sigh of relief. He simply couldn¡¯t withstand the assault from a Lord-level creature. Unless one day he could obtain the terrifying physique of a Godlike creature, he would have a chance to endure the Ancestral Beast¡¯s way of expressing joy. ¡°Hmm, Bai Qi, you have a new pet again? The little guy looks so cute. Nicholas also took an interest in the Ancestral Beast, couldn¡¯t help but lean into the Ancestral Beast¡¯s face, and started to examine it. The giant dragon¡¯s aura was presented in front of the Ancestral Beast without any cover, and as expected, the Ancestral Beast evolved. [Name]: Jade Dragon Python [Nature]: Dragon [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord [Introduction]: A serpent infused with the bloodline of the Green Dragon. It likes to ambush its enemies by hiding in the trees. It possesses a paramount life force and can survive as long as its head remains intact. ¡°How¡­ how has it turned into that giant insect?¡± Looking at the drastically transformed Ancestral Beast in front of him, Nicholas was obviously confused. Even more bewildering to him was that the Jade Dragon Python hadn¡¯t fully formed before it had reverted back to the form of the Ancestral Beast. After two consecutive evolutions and devolutions, the condition of the Ancestral Beast worsened. It didn¡¯t even have the strength to stand, its limbs turned limp and it fell flat onto the ground. The frequency of this evolution and devolution was way too high, and it could barely move at all. Upon seeing this, Bai Qi slightly wrinkled his brow. He immediately summoned an Evolution Egg and enveloped the beast. He then crouched down and meditated to calm his mind. Nicholas, seeing this, didn¡¯t disturb him but quietly crouched and watched the Ancestral Beast¡¯s Silver Egg. Although it was only for an instant, he had sensed a kinship from the Ancestral Beast. This made him feel extremely comfortable, more so than gardening, which put his mind at ease. Soon, Bai Qi woke up from his meditation. At the same time, the Silver Egg of the Ancestral Beast hatched, and countless silvery energy whistled as it entered the Ancestral Beast¡¯s body, gradually repairing the hidden wounds on it. Bloop, Bloop? The Ancestral Beast felt the changes in its body and was somewhat surprised. Continual evolution and devolution had induced considerable damage to it, but it had forcibly endured it. Who would have thought that this human could so easily alleviate the damage? Thinking of this, the Ancestral Beast¡¯s gaze toward Bai Qi softened, and instinctively it wanted to rush into Bai Qi¡¯s embrace. ¡°Stop! I can¡¯t use the Evolution Egg like you can.¡± Bai Qi stretched out his hand to block the Ancestral Beast, then put his hand on its forehead and began to inspect its condition. [Name]: Ancestral Beast [Nature]: None [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Growth Level]: First Stage Nine Level [Skills]: Savage Charge (Mid-Level ¨C Perfect), Heart of Evolution (High-Level ¨C Perfect) [Energy Value]: 5000 [Condition]: Evolvable The status board was so thin and pitiful. If it was not for the fact that the Evolution Egg could not make mistakes, Bai Qi would have suspected that this was the status board of a Servant Creature. But a Perfect Level Savage Charge, could it be that this guy injured a Beast Master and therefore was returned? Bai Qi looked at the Ancestral Beast, which was all in black, like a small black earth dragon, and said, ¡°Are you willing to try evolving again?¡± Upon hearing about evolution, the Ancestral Beast instinctively resisted a bit. However, when it thought of the strange ability Bai Qi had just used on it, it nodded in agreement. Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately took out the Green Dragon Scale and put it on top of the Ancestral Beast¡¯s head. After a brief delay, the Ancestral Beast was soon engulfed by the dazzling Evolution Light. When it appeared again, it had already transformed into a mini version of a Green Dragon. [Name]: Jade Young Dragon [Nature]: Dragon [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Monarch Jade Young Dragon! It had directly transformed into a dragon! Looking at the Ancestral Beast, which didn¡¯t immediately revert to its original state, Bai Qi was excited for a moment. But that excitement lasted for a mere five seconds and then it vanished. The Ancestral Beast devolved again. This time, the Green Dragon Scale directly released life energy to help the Ancestral Beast recover. The Ancestral Beast seemed to thoroughly enjoy this sensation and lay there motionless. Even Mythical Resources could only sustain it for five seconds, no wonder this little fellow was returned. Bai Qi slightly furrowed his brow, carefully inspecting the data of the Ancestral Beast. Even though it wasn¡¯t a Mutant Species, the various attributes of the Ancestral Beast weren¡¯t weak at all, and it could be considered as balanced development. However, its Energy Value was pitifully low, completely incomparable to a creature about to reach the Second Stage of a Lord-level creature. ¡°Is it because of the scarcity of Energy Value, it is unable to sustain the consumption of intense evolution?¡± After a moment of contemplation, Bai Qi conjured the Golden Armor Corpse from the Secret Space and had it place its hand on the Ancestral Beast. The energy of the Golden Armor Corpse was much weaker than that of the Ancestral Beast. After quite a long time, the Ancestral Beast changed, transforming into a small creature enveloped entirely in metal. This time, the Ancestral Beast didn¡¯t immediately devolve like before. Instead, it managed to sustain the change for a full three minutes before eventually reverting back. The first time it sustained an evolved state for so long, the Ancestral Beast was clearly taken aback. Upon seeing the Six Armored Corpses that Bai Qi had summoned one after another, it actively approached them. ¡°Indeed, a high-level energy atmosphere allows the Ancestral Beast to evolve into a more powerful form. However, its attribute value remains at its original state, hence it¡¯s unable to sustain the change and immediately devolves.¡± Bai Qi patted the Ancestral Beast¡¯s head. It seems like this thing isn¡¯t unable to evolve, but instead, it can¡¯t fully evolve. Only by evolving into a form that is not higher or even lower than its current Bloodline Level can it barely hold on a bit longer. In comparison to other Ancestral Beasts, this condition can indeed be considered handicapped. However, to him, this was the best talent¡­ After evolving and then devolving, doesn¡¯t it mean that this Ancestral Beast can evolve at will according to the need? It¡¯s merely raising the attribute value, which is the simplest thing for the Evolution Egg. ¡°From today onwards, you are my, Bai Qi¡¯s, pet. I will call you Delta. Endless changes, it seems like it was fated¡­ Chapter 187 - Chapter 187: Chapter 186: A Massive Reinforcement Purchase (First Update) Chapter 187: Chapter 186: A Massive Reinforcement Purchase (First Update) Translator: 549690339 | Green Dragon Secret Realm. A black griffon was circling rapidly in the sky, it was indeed Delta who had evolved into Gale Wing. However, he clearly hadn¡¯t mastered the skill of flight, fluttering up and down in the air, as if he could fall down at any moment. Nevertheless, Delta was still joyous. But such a state didn¡¯t last long. A dark red light shone from Delta¡¯s body and he transformed back into the form of the Ancestral Beast and descended from the sky. Upon seeing this, Alpha skillfully released a whirlwind, supporting Delta and bringing him in front of Bai Qi. ¡°A wind attribute low-level lord form, it lasted for five minutes, still not enough to act as a flying mount.¡± Bai Qi quickly recorded Delta¡¯s evolutionary duration time on the electronic board in his hand. Looking at Delta, who was still excited, he sighed helplessly. He had originally hoped that the Evolution Egg could forcibly evolve the Ancestral Beast. Indeed, it did evolve, but it only lasted a little while longer before de-evolving once again. Wind attribute, thunder attribute, fire attribute, electric attribute¡­ None involving energy transfer were able to be retained within Delta Even the Evolution Egg couldn¡¯t bend this rule, Delta was truly an anomaly in the pet evolution world. It s lucky that he did not need to concoct complicated recipes like others do. If some stubborn competitor directly shoved a heap of high-level materials inside, there wouldn¡¯t even be a place for them to cry. However, it wasn¡¯t as if he didn¡¯t gain anything. Bai Qi patted Delta¡¯s head, closely sensing his changes. [Name]: Ancestral Beast [Nature]: None [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Growth Level]: Second with three stages [Skills]: Savage Charge (Mid-Level ¨C Perfect), Heart of Evolution (High-Level ¨C Perfect) [Energy Value]: 41000 [Condition]: Evolvable ¡°Besides those of the special attributes like space and spirit that haven¡¯t been tried yet, only the effects of attributeless materials have been preserved.¡± Attributeless materials, mostly only strengthened fundamental base values like strength, speed, and physique. Apart from combat system beasts, they are generally used as auxiliary materials for beast evolution. However, from those materials Bai Qi had tried, this was the only material that could retain its effect on Delta. And the effect was thereby to raise Delta¡¯s level by four in two days, greatly increasing his energy value. The same bloodline level evolution-like states, such as Gale Wing, could now be maintained for about five minutes. This matched what he had initially guessed when he chose the Ancestral Beast. As long as the base values of the Ancestral Beast¡¯s original state are gutted out, the duration of the evolution can also be correspondingly prolonged. However, it was unknown whether it was because of the incomplete evolution that Delta, regardless of what form he evolved into, besides physical innate talents like flying, didn¡¯t understand half the skills. Bai Qi patted Delta¡¯s head, saying: ¡°Before confirming that special attribute materials are also ineffective for you, I¡¯ll train you as a combat beast.¡± Plop Plop! Although there was no contract yet, Delta, after all, was already a Lord creature, so he understood Bai Qi¡¯s words. After affectionately cuddling Bai Qi¡¯s leg, he ran to the side to practice Savage Charge against a cliff. Woo? (Human, this guy doesn¡¯t look smart. Are you sure you want to form a contract with him?) Beta looked at Delta, who was continuously head-butting the cliff, and quietly distanced himself from Delta. Stupidity is infectious, this dog should stay away from him. ¡°No problem, though Delta seems weak now, he won¡¯t be inferior to you as he continues to train, as for being smart or not¡­¡± Bai Qi pointed to himself, saying: ¡°As long as this Beast Master is clever, it¡¯s enough.¡± Woof Woof! (Human, you¡¯re becoming more shameless.) Rumble¡­ Just then, the cliff suddenly collapsed, and countless rubble directly buried Delta who wasn¡¯t able to dodge it. Before Bai Qi could let Alpha go and rescue him, Delta crawled out from the rubble and picked another cliff to continue practicing. He doesn¡¯t seem that weak¡­ Nicholas, whose den was destroyed, didn¡¯t accuse Delta, but instead squeezed next to Bai Qi, saying, ¡°Bai Qi, can you leave this little fellow here with me? I guarantee I¡¯ll fatten him up.¡± Fatten him up? Bai Qi looked at Delta who was covered in black, his eye twitching slightly. A bit fat is okay, but turning him white? Are you planning to turn him into a different species altogether? Despite his complaints, Bai Qi did leave Delta with Nicholas. The Dragon Blood Grass of the Green Dragon Secret Realm was very helpful to enhance physique and other aspects, and Delta¡¯s current biggest problem was his energy value. It was definitely good if Nicholas was willing to help. ¡°Next, I should go to the Holy Relic Tower to buy some attributeless materials and check the stuff that can quickly improve spirit power.¡± Holy Relic Tower. As soon as Bai Qi stepped in front of the Holy Relic Tower, he saw Yi Xiaowei already waiting there. Although you could also purchase from the association¡¯s intranet, and they even offered home delivery, there were too many types of attributeless materials, with effects that were very similar, so Bai Qi directly contacted Yi Xiaowei to help him choose. Each has its specialty. Professional matters should be handled by professionals. He certainly wouldn¡¯ t admit that he had set his sights on a discount Yi Xiaowei mentioned. Yi Xiaowei came to Bai Qi, smiling, ¡°You finally showed up. Zhou Yan and the others have been looking for you a crazy lately.¡± Chapter 188 - Chapter 188: Chapter 186: A Massive Reinforcement Chapter 188: Chapter 186: A Massive Reinforcement Purchase (Second Update) Translator: 549690339 ¡°Looking for me? What have I done recently?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion and didn¡¯t dwell on it. Yi Xiaowei didn¡¯t want to continue the topic either and said, ¡°I heard from Old Lady Fan when I was delivering supplies a few days ago that you chose the Ancestral Beast that couldn¡¯t evolve?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Old Lady Fan, who seemed stern, turned out to be a gossip? Appearances can be deceiving¡­ Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s confirmation, Yi Xiaowei urgently advised, ¡°Although it¡¯s not very fair to the little guy, I suggest you switch to another one. As long as there isn¡¯t a contract, Old Lady Fan allows exchanges.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand and said, ¡°Thank you, but I think it¡¯s fine. There¡¯s no need to switch.¡± Yi Xiaowei paused, suddenly thought of something, and said, ¡°The attributeless materials you asked me to find can¡¯t be for it, are you planning to train it into the Combat System?¡± ¡°Uh, you could say that.¡± Although Delta could temporarily maintain its evolved form, aside from the passive talent that came with its evolutionary form, it only had one ability, Savage Charge. Calling it the Combat System wasn¡¯t wrong. ¡°Combat System, I actually haven¡¯t heard of anyone raising an Ancestral Beast into the Combat System. Maybe your approach will work.¡± People who chose to contract with Ancestral Beasts usually aimed for various flashy evolutionary forms. Who would pick an Ancestral Beast for serious fights? The two of them went into the Holy Relic Tower together, passed straight through the hall, and arrived at Yi Xiaowei¡¯s personal laboratory. Contrary to Bai Qi¡¯s expectation of an eerie, dark wizard style, Yi Xiaowei¡¯s lab was surprisingly tidy. The dissection area, cultivation area, testing area¡­ Each area had clear functions, everything was distinctly allocated, looking like a state-of-the-art biological research lab. You told me before that you wanted attributeless materials. I¡¯ve selected some for you, but since you plan to train the Ancestral Beast into the Combat System, you¡¯ll have to choose some other ones.¡± Yi Xiaowei sat in front of the computer and after operating for a while, she quickly pulled up the data for six kinds of materials. [Name]: Ant Claws of Herculean Ant [Level]: Epic [Description]: The most powerful part of the Herculean Ant, used with other materials it can enhance the power of the pet beast. [Name]: Thick Rhinoceros Hide [Level]: Epic [Description]: Years of fighting have given the rhinoceros a strong defense, used with other materials it can enhance the defense of a pet beast. [Name]: Twin-Headed Shark Fin [Level]: Epic [Description]: The essence of the Twin-Headed Shark, it can greatly enhance the power of a pet beast. [Name]: Spirit Stone Milk [Level]: Epic [Description]: A rare product found only in vibrant places, it can enhance the constitution of a pet beast to a great extent, increasing energy values. [Name]: Green Sky Grass [Level]: Epic [Description): A plant said to be formed from the blood of a divine beast, used with auxiliary materials it can increase the reaction speed of a pet beast. [Name]: Lighthouse Jellyfish Tentacles [Level]: Epic [Description]: It has a strong self-repairing ability. Used with auxiliary materials, it can enhance the recovery ability of a pet beast. Yi Xiaowei said, ¡°I understand the situation with that little guy. These that I¡¯ve picked out are basically for purely raising your base attributes. It shouldn¡¯t trigger his evolution, but you still need to be careful when choosing supplementary materials.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Even Combat System creatures were more or less imbued with some attribute energy, which was one of the reasons Bai Qi had asked Yi Xiaowei to make his selections. Bai Qi, pointing at the six materials on the screen, said, ¡°Get me each of these for now. If I need more later, I¡¯ll contact you.¡± The prices of Epic Materials were naturally high. Still, bolstered by the endorsement money and the core patents, Bai Qi¡¯s account was just about able to handle it. A mere twenty million or so was just pocket change¡­ As for the special series, they were basically Mythical Materials. They required towermaster¡¯s approval, and one couldn¡¯t buy them even with money, so Bai Qi had given up. ¡°Alright.¡± Yi Xiaowei nodded, placed an order for Bai Qi, then pulled up a new interface, filled entirely with various potions. There¡¯s no potion that directly enhances Spirit Power as you mentioned. At most, there are temporary ones. Those have substantial side effects, which I wouldn¡¯t really recommend. So, I¡¯ve picked out some potions for you that enhance the effects of meditation.¡± Yi Xiaowei pointed at a potion on the screen, saying, ¡°However, it¡¯s likely that you people taking part in the training camp don¡¯t have much time to meditate. Therefore, I suggest you pick this Phantom Spirit Potion.¡± ¡°Just drink a bottle before sleep, and it¡¯ll let you immerse yourself in a dreamland. The effect on enhancing Spirit Power is two to three times the usual meditation.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened at these words. Two to three times the meditation effect, combined with the bonus from the Evolution Egg over-exercising his physique, he could reach the Four Stage in no time. ¡°However, you can¡¯t drink this too frequently. Otherwise, the potion effect could easily lead to hallucinations and cause some damage to your body.¡± Hearing Yi Xiaowei¡¯s words, the smile on Bai Qi¡¯s face froze. He suspiciously looked at the Phantom Spirit Potion, ¡°Are you sure this isn¡¯t some sort of banned drug?¡± Could it cause hallucinations and harm the body? Wouldn¡¯t he be arrested for drinking this potion? Yi Xiaowei laughed at his question, immediately explaining, ¡°Haha¡­ indeed the name seems a bit¡­ however, don¡¯t worry. The Phantom Spirit Potion is made from Dream Vine flower powder. It merely induces dreamland, not a hallucinogenic drug.¡± You make it sound even weirder¡­ Bai Qi silently complained internally, but he still followed Yi Xiaowei¡¯s advice and bought one to test first. Yi Xiaowei paused, saying, ¡°Actually, potions and such are not a long-term solution. If you want to enhance your Spirit Power over the long term, your best bet would be an artifact of the Spirit class.¡± ¡°Spirit class artifact?¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi paused, then quickly understood. He had only thought about enhancing his Spirit Power with potions and had completely forgotten about artifacts. But I mainly handle materials. I¡¯m not an expert in artifacts, and they¡¯re not readily available. If you want one, I can help you keep an eye out.¡± Although the Holy Relic Tower managed both resources and artifacts, they had different departments. ¡°That would be much appreciated.¡± This type of enhancing potion was not like God¡¯s Water, a supplement that you could use a lot of without developing tolerance. If he could have an artifact with similar effects, it would naturally be the best. Perhaps, it might also help with Rune Tier 2 Evolution. Because it happened within the Holy Relic Tower, Bai Qi¡¯s ordered items were delivered quickly. Impatient to go back and try them, he didn¡¯t stay long. After asking Yi Xiaowei about precautions, he quickly left. ¡°Bai Qi? What are you doing here?¡± Xiao Yuan, who had just entered through the door, saw Bai Qi leaving in a hurry and asked curiously. ¡°Buying some materials.¡± Bai Qi looked up and saw it was Xiao Yuan, which was also unexpected. He said, ¡°Xiao Yuan, are you also here to buy materials?¡± Xiao Yuan nodded, ¡°The first month¡¯s test scores are out. I plan to exchange some for resources to enhance my pet beast.¡± ¡°The scores are out?¡± Bai Qi was startled and asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you planning on saving your points for Mythical Resources?¡± Xiao Yuan couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°You really don¡¯t know anything, do you?¡± At Xiao Yuan¡¯s words, Bai Qi was increasingly bemused, while Xiao Yuan didn¡¯t bother explaining. He simply brought up the score ranking from the first test. ¡°Aside from you, the highest score among us is about tok points. Clearly, it is not practical to try to accumulate enough points for Mythical Resources. It¡¯s more sensible to struggle for rank.¡± Moreover, comparatively, I prefer to prioritize exchanging resources to enhance the strength of my pet beast. Although the progress is slower, it¡¯s safer.¡± Understanding dawned on Bai Qi. This was very fitting with Xiao Yuan¡¯s consistent style ¨C steadiness. After all, even if you got Mythical Resources, it wasn¡¯t easy to use them. Different pet beasts needed different evolution recipes, and the supplementary materials needed would not be ordinary. Even if one exchanged for them, they could not quickly manifest fighting power. ¡°A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.¡± Chapter 189 - Chapter 189: Chapter 187: Ancestral Beast? Gluttonous Gold Beast! (Part 2) Chapter 189: Chapter 187: Ancestral Beast? Gluttonous Gold Beast! (Part 2) Translator: 549690339 Thinking of how he could use the Evolution Egg to perfectly absorb the characteristics of various materials without any formula, Bai Qi once again felt extremely lucky. Whether it was ten birds or a thousand, as long as he saw them, he would directly stew and eat them, why would he keep them in his hand? But his points were a little too exaggerated. He seemed to have only over eight thousand points before he left, how did it suddenly increase by ten thousand? Could it be hush money from Luo Xiang? It must be. Thinking about Luo Xiang¡¯s explanation, Bai Qi immediately confirmed this. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s surprised look, Xiao Yuan also smiled helplessly and said, ¡°You really don¡¯t care about anything beyond your own world, have you not looked at your badge since you came back?¡± Bai Qi responded somewhat awkwardly while scratching his head, ¡°I¡¯ve been in the Green Dragon Secret Realm for the past two days, so I didn¡¯t notice.¡± ¡°The Green Dragon Secret Realm? That would explain it.¡± Xiao Yuan nodded, acknowledging that summoning a legendary giant dragon would certainly require one¡¯s undivided attention. If he had infuriated it, he wouldn¡¯t be able to escape unscathed. ¡°I heard from my grandfather that you went to the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm with Instructor Luo? Seems like you gained quite a bit. According to your current speed of earning points, you might be able to exchange them for a legendary resource,¡± Xiao Yuan looked deeply at Bai Qi and continued, ¡°But you should be prepared, as there are a few people who aren¡¯t too happy with you.¡± ¡°Ah¡­ thanks.¡± Although Xiao Yuan didn¡¯t specify who it was, Bai Qi knew it was certainly Zhou Yan and Bai Yuxiao. ¡°I have to select resources now, so I won¡¯t talk with you any further. Remember not to be late for the second round of training tomorrow.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Bai Qi nodded and then hurriedly walked out of the Holy Relic Tower. He never thought that just going out once would earn him so many points, he needed to rush to enhance the power of his pets, and try to take on more external tasks for more points in the future. ¡°That guy, he¡¯s still as impatient as ever.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s manner, Xiao Yuan shook his head with a smile, then turned and entered the Holy Relic Tower. I need to increase my power as soon as possible. If I lose to Bai Qi in the final assessment, grandfather will be angry again. The Green Dragon Secret Realm. As soon as Bai Qi arrived, Delta, who had sensed his presence, immediately stopped his training and eagerly pounced towards Bai Qi¡¯s embrace. ¡°Stop, stop, stop!¡± Seeing Delta¡¯s response, Bai Qi immediately broke out in a cold sweat and hastily summoned Gamma to guard in front of him, thus avoiding a trip to the ICU. When he advanced to the Four Stage and formally contracted Delta, he would definitely have to teach him how to express affection. Otherwise, he was very doubtful he could survive until the day he became a Legendary Beast Master. Delta seemed to realize his own impropriety and politely kept a slight distance from Bai Qi. Seeing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. He crouched down and patted Delta¡¯s smooth head, then laid out the six resources he had just bought in front of Delta, saying, ¡°You can choose to absorb whichever one you want first.¡± Although Alpha had learned a super grade skill by merging two materials at the same time, Delta was very special, so he needed to see which material would offer the greatest improvement for Delta. Prulu prulu? Delta obviously hadn¡¯t experienced this before, but obediently approached the materials and began carefully sniffing them. In the end, he stopped in front of the Green Sky Grass. ¡°Green Sky Grass? Prioritizing the enhancement of reaction speed is not a bad idea.¡± Seeing Delta¡¯s choice, Bai Qi was a bit surprised but didn¡¯t object. He put away the other materials and placed Delta into the Silver Egg. ¡°Okay, let¡¯s try this Phantom Spirit Potion now.¡± Bai Qi opened the packaging box, took out a bottle of Phantom Spirit Potion, and upon seeing the colorful solution inside the glass bottle, he nodded. Regardless of the effect, at least the appearance definitely scored top marks, fitting the name ¡°Phantom.¡± Bai Qi uncapped the bottle and drank the entire bottle of Phantom Spirit Potion in one gulp, only to suddenly turn pale and faint. This taste¡­ did those who made this potion have a grudge with Beast Masters¡­ Eight hours later, Bai Qi woke up on time, feeling refreshed and full of energy. Sensing carefully, his spirit power had indeed increased quite a bit. ¡°Although the taste is a bit bitter, the effect is really good.¡± Bai Qi looked at the Phantom Spirit Potion in his hand satisfactorily, planning to buy some more from Yi Xiaowei. ¡°Where¡¯s Delta? He should have finished absorbing it.¡± Bai Qi put away the potion, took a look around, and found Delta training with Alpha and Nicholas. The training program was to dodge attacks. ¡°He even knows how to choose his own training program, are all Lord-level creatures this smart?¡± Seeing Delta dodging Alpha¡¯s sword blade attacks constantly, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. Before he went over to check, Alpha noticed Bai Qi¡¯s waking state first, and stopped. Gala gala. (Boss, you¡¯re awake.) ¡°Yeah, how¡¯s training with Delta going?¡¯ Gala gala. (His reaction speed has increased quite a bit from before, but it¡¯s still not enough. If he encounters an agile enemy, he might be at a disadvantage.) Hearing this, Bai Qi nodded slightly. As the team¡¯s strong offensive hand, Alpha¡¯s combat intuition was quite strong. He trusted Alpha¡¯s judgment. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Since the effect is good, wait until he¡¯s finished absorbing it, then I¡¯ll buy more to come back. The data can always be increased.¡± Chapter 190 - Chapter 190: Chapter 187: Ancestral Beast? Gold- swallowing Beast! (Part 2) Chapter 190: Chapter 187: Ancestral Beast? Gold- swallowing Beast! (Part 2) Translator: 549690339 Until he found a way to permanently sustain Delta¡¯s evolution, Delta probably had to rely on close combat for a while, which meant upgrading all aspects of his data. Did he worry about insufficient battle power? Just thinking about some invincible bald guy who only does basic attacks, Bai Qi felt no concern. Click and clatter. (Boss, Delta has completely absorbed the materials you gave him.) ¡°Completely absorbed?¡± Bai Qi blinked his eyes, saying, ¡°Has Delta already evolved?¡± Alpha shook its head, and before it could explain, Nicholas grumbled from the side, ¡°Bai Qi, could you be any more stingy? How is one blade of grass enough to eat?¡± As he was saying this, Nicholas grabbed a handful of Dragon Blood Grass from the side and put it directly in front of Delta, his eyes full of doting. Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched slightly, remembering how a certain dragon had also offered him grass in the past. Even if the Dragon Blood Grass was not ordinary grass, it was still grass. Moreover, big brother, you are a male dragon, could you stop emitting such a motherly glow? ¡°He manages to digest epic-level materials in one go, this gut is really good.¡± Patting Delta on the head, Bai Qi suddenly felt his bank balance might not hold. This wasn¡¯t an ancestral beast, but a gold-swallowing beast! Indeed, slaughtering ferocious beasts to gather materials was more efficient, although it was bit troublesome. So, it was better to find some ways to increase income. It seemed that he needed to hurry and complete the rune tier 2 evolution. By then, he could apply for some patents again. ¡°Hm, isn¡¯t today the start of the second round of training?¡± Just as Bai Qi was about to use another resource on Delta, he suddenly remembered something. Looking at the time, it was already the next morning. ¡°Aw crap, I hope it¡¯s not Lecturer Frost teaching the class, or I¡¯ll be penalized again.¡± Bai Qi swore softly, quickly picked a resource, gave Delta another egg, and then left the Green Dragon Secret Realm. After Bai Qi left, Nicholas lay cautiously in front of the Silver Egg, obviously with the intention to guard it well. The Assembly Hall. The young Beast Masters gathered early in the hall, waiting for Zhang Shan to announce the second round of training activities. However, everybody¡¯s gaze unconsciously drifted towards the entrance. Zhou Yan glanced at the deserted road outside and said, ¡°Bai Qi wouldn¡¯t plan to skip Teacher Zhang¡¯s class too, would he?¡± ¡°Even if he is late, that should be okay, right? Didn¡¯t Teacher Zhang say before that Bai Qi can be exempted from the practical course?¡± Bai Yuxiao picked at her ear and said, ¡°But that guy really is a bit too much, he has been back for so long, but hasn¡¯t shown his face.¡± ¡°I heard there might be some changes in the second round of training. It seems like all the subjects will be integrated, and so the exemption from the practical course might be invalidated, right?¡± Bai Qiucha looked worried and said, ¡°Shall I go look for him? In case it¡¯s some sort of long-term training, it would be a pity if he missed it.¡± ¡°That should not be necessary. I reminded him yesterday when I met him.¡± Xiao Yuan shook his head and said, ¡°It looks like he has been with that legendary giant dragon for the last few days. He might have been called there again.¡± At that moment, Bai Qi finally appeared at the entrance of the assembly hall, and Zhang Shan who had remained silent on the stage finally spoke up, stating, ¡°You are late by two minutes and thirty-four seconds, I¡¯ve already deducted it from your points.¡± Bai Qi, who had not yet caught his breath, became rigid. Since when did training include a point deduction? Were they really not going to let them exchange points for mythical-level materials? No, from now on, he had to place the entry and exit points of the Green Dragon Secret Realm in the assembly hall, and then set hundreds of alarm clocks. Otherwise, his points would eventually be deducted. Bai Qi muttered to himself internally, but still obediently returned to his seat. ¡± Instructor Leng had something to take care of, so I¡¯ 11 be temporarily acting as the head instructor, and taking care of things related to your second round of concentrated training,¡± Zhang Shan announced. Zhang Shan¡¯s gaze swept over the young Beast Masters in the hall and continued, ¡°The second round of assessment will not be split into subject-teaching like before. Instead, comprehensive teaching will be adopted. Scores will be added or subtracted based on your performance, once points hit zero, you will be directly eliminated from the training. ¡°So, prepare yourselves mentally.¡± As Zhang Shan spoke, there was an immediate commotion in the hall, and Bai Qi looked utterly enlightened. No wonder Xiao Yuan had rushed to exchange his materials, so there was such a strategy. To facilitate the ranking system, after exchanging for points, you still retained your historical points. However, if these were deducted, you would genuinely lose them. If you were deducted all your points, you wouldn¡¯t even be able to exchange them for a blade of grass. Insider information! Xiao Yuan must have known some insider information in advance, or else he couldn¡¯t have timed it so perfectly. ¡°Quiet!¡± Seeing the hubbub below, Zhang Shan¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. He said, ¡°If anyone here feels they can¡¯t endure, you can leave right now. If you think you can, shut your mouths.¡± Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent immediately. It wouldn¡¯t be worth it to get eliminated in this second round after passing the first hurdle. Plus, the effectiveness of the intensive training was indeed significant. Even if they lost all their points, they would only lose some materials, but the gains far outweighed the losses. Thinking of this, everyone¡¯s eyes became firm, and no one thought about leaving. Seeing this, Zhang Shan nodded approvingly and continued, ¡°Well then, I will announce the new content for the first phase of the second round of intensive training.¡± ¡°Point contention battle!¡± At Zhang Shan¡¯s words, everyone¡¯s hearts thumped. A point contention battle, do they intend to strip us completely of our right to skate by? Indeed, as predicted, Zhang Shan started explaining the detailed rules for the point contention battle in everyone¡¯s shocked eyes. ¡°The battle starts with a base score of a hundred points. Challenges within five ranks up or down are considered normal challenges ¨C the loser pays the winner too points. If the gap is wider, the lower-ranked gains doubled points while the higher-ranked loses points, with the multiplier increasing according to the extent of the disparity.¡± ¡°Our instructors will assign two people every day for the point contention battle. The rest of the time, each student has three opportunities for personal challenges every week, and correspondingly, only three chances to be challenged.¡± ¡°Personal challenges must be proposed face to face, and higher-ranked competitors cannot refuse challenges from those ranked lower.¡± Zhang Shan glanced around the room, ¡°Did you understand?¡± Everyone was silent, digesting the rules of the point contention battle while Bai Qi and the others understood immediately what the Association was hinting. A challenge to a higher rank would receive additional points, a challenge to a lower rank would cause a loss of points, and those ranked higher could not refuse challenges from those ranked lower. This was clearly encouraging them to challenge those ranked higher! Thinking of this, Bai Qi suddenly felt a bit helpless. He was now in first place, with no hope of benefiting from imposing challenges. On the other hand¡­ Everyone in here who could be considered easy competition had rankings beyond the tenth place. Even challenging them probably wouldn¡¯t yield much profit anymore. On the contrary, if someone challenged him¡­ Oh, the advantages they would gain. As for those in the top ten¡­ Haha, a group of Four Stage Beast Masters ¨C if they took the fight seriously, it would be a tough battle. Then he suddenly realized ¨C he seemed to have become the biggest piece of meat? Bai Qi had just thought of this when he noticed several glances directed at him. Among them were the battle -eager Zhou Yan and Bai Yuxiao. ¡°Second Boss, don¡¯t blame me for not having brotherly loyalty. I am now ranked 15th. If I challenge you, I get three times the points¡­¡± Zhou Yan glared maliciously at Bai Qi, clenched his fists, and his eyes were filled with the desire for battle. If not for Zhang Shan¡¯s presence, he would probably have already challenged Bai Qi. ¡°Bai Qi, I apologize in advance.¡± Xiao Yuan shrugged slightly apologetically, Bai Qiucha wore the same expression, while Li Mu was eager to try. Looking at the top ten, only Lu Qing remained indifferent, expressing evidently that she was not interested in the point contention battle. Seeing everyone¡¯s enthusiasm, Zhang Shan¡¯s lips twitched in a grin that was soon concealed. ¡°Ahem, let me announce today¡¯s designated challengers for the point contention battle.¡± Zhang Shan paused, his gaze sweeping over Bai Qi, and said, ¡°Bai Qi versus Gu Shan.¡± Chapter 191 - Chapter 191: Chapter 188: Shocking the Entire Audience (Third Update) Chapter 191: Chapter 188: Shocking the Entire Audience (Third Update) Translator: 549690339 I Upon hearing Zhang Shan¡¯s announcement of the competition, everyone was startled, and Zhou Yan and others were regretful. It turns out that they had been beaten out by Gu Shan. This would be the third challenge of the week, and it was anyone¡¯s guess who would challenge them next after missing this one. Gu Shan was also clearly surprised that he had been chosen for the first point-scoring battle, but on hearing that his opponent was Bai Qi, he was faintly excited. Did he finally have the chance to wipe out a past disgrace? ¡°Gu Shan, ranked 26th in points, the multiplier adjusted to five times. At the same time, Gu Shan has the right to choose the mode of combat.¡± Zhang Shan looked at Gu Shan and said, ¡°Gu Shan, please choose between team battle or individual battle.¡± ¡°Team battle!¡± Without any hesitation, Gu Shan chose the most advantageous mode of combat for him. Although he had become a lot stronger, he admitted that he could not defeat Bai Qi in an individual battle. After all, whether it was the skeleton or the mechanical double-headed dog, they were no longer ordinary pets at the same level. Zhang Shan nodded at his words and patted a rune on the wooden door All the students were instantly teleported to the arena, and Bai Qi and Gu Shan were already in their battle positions in the arena. Looking at Bai Qiucha and others gathered on the stands, Bai Qi sighed helplessly. Did high-scoring people have no rights at all? Winning resulted in fewer points, losing meant double deductions, and now he didn¡¯t even have the right to choose his battle? Bai Qi sighed helplessly, the point multiplier was adjusted to five times Even if he won, he could only get 20 points, which was not even worth a piece of grass. How unmotivated he was¡­ Thinking of this, Bai Qi waived to Zhang Shan and said, ¡°Teacher Zhang can I raise the stakes?¡± Zhang Shan shook his head and said, ¡°You cannot in a teacher-designated competition, but you can in a personal challenge, as long as it does not exceed five hundred.¡± He couldn¡¯t exceed five hundred? Then there was no point. Bai Qi suddenly lost interest, but when he saw Gu Shan¡¯s serious expression, he quickly adjusted his mindset and summoned all his three pets. Now that the fight had begun, he should take it seriously. Plus, he wanted to see how much Gu Shan had improved. Three summoning spells, Gu Shan had also advanced to the third tier. Seeing Bai Qi summon his pets first, Gu Shan did not dawdle, and six arrays lit up on the field at the same time, obviously summoning six pets directly. In addition to the previously contracted Emerald Snake, Golden Pupil Cat, Water Cannon Turtle, and Blazing Bird, there were two new pets, their auras obviously much stronger. [Name]: Scale Armor Beast [Nature]: Earth Department [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Introduction]: A pet living on the plain, it is gentle and does not like fighting, to the point that even a starving aggressive beast does not bear to harm it. But once enraged, it can cause the ground to shake. [Name]: Flame-winged Snake [Nature]: Fire attribute [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Introduction]: A giant snake soaring through the sky, it causes invisible fires to fall wherever it goes. It has a very explosive temper. ¡°He contracted two lord-level creatures as soon as he reached tier three? How extravagant!¡± Thinking about the effort he put into training Alpha and Husky to lord-level, then thinking about Gamma who had not yet ascended to the lord-level, Bai Qi suddenly had a surge of resentment, which then transformed into a full-on fighting spirit. ¡®Huh, why did Bai Qi suddenly become spirited?¡± The change in Bai Qi naturally caught the eyes of Bai Qiucha and others, leaving them exchanging puzzled looks. ¡°Why do I feel that this is out of resentment¡­¡± Adjusting her glasses, Lu Qing pin-pointed Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts accurately, but was immediately rejected by Bai Qiucha. ¡°Bai Qi¡¯s development path is smoother than Gu Shan¡¯s, it won¡¯t be that bad. I think, he should be respecting his opponent.¡± Bai Qiucha said, ¡°Gu Shan¡¯s Elemental Resonance Talent combined with these two lord -level creatures can produce significant combat power.¡± Bai Yuxiao curiously asked, ¡°But doesn¡¯t the association only give one lord-level pet? Where did he get the other one?¡± ¡°I heard that the chairman of their Lingxi City personally sent it to him. He was worried that Gu Shan would contract another pet randomly, so he took care of it directly.¡± Zhou Yan, who knew Gu Shan¡¯s situation very well, briefly explained, ¡°Beast Control Space enhancement combined with the Elemental Resonance Dual Talent, and now he has ascended to tier three, six against three, he might have a chance to defeat Bai Qi.¡± ¡°I don¡¯tthinkso.¡± Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan immediately denied it. ¡°The first two pets of Bai Qi are much stronger than their peers, and the third one, Poison Devouring Monster, is also quite unique. Although Gu Shan¡¯s Elemental Resonance is powerful, it takes time to unfold, but in that time, Bai Qi could have already defeated his opponent.¡± Zhou Yan scrunched up his mouth and a mischievous smile suddenly appeared on his face. ¡°Then, shall we make a bet? How about we bet on points?¡± ¡°Sorry, I used up all my points yesterday.¡± Xiao Yuan smiled faintly, clearly showing no interest in participating. The other few people also lacked interest, focusing all their attention on the two people in the arena. ¡°Boring.¡± Seeing that no one paid any attention to him, Zhou Yan also got bored and began to watch the battle between the two. ¡°Are both sides ready?¡± ¡°Ready.¡± ¡°Then, let the competition begin!¡± As soon as Zhang Shan finished speaking, Gu Shan made the first move The lord-level Scale Armor Beast stomped heavily on the ground, immediately causing the ground of the arena to harden. He had been frightened by the explosive cage of Alpha and the Husky before. His first move was to reinforce the ground? Chapter 192 - Chapter 192: Chapter 188: Shocking the Entire Audience (Third Update)—2 Chapter 192: Chapter 188: Shocking the Entire Audience (Third Update)¡ª2 Translator: 549690339 Seeing Gu Shan¡¯s move, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. It¡¯s said that the quiet ones hold a grudge the longest, and it seemed to be true. However, Alpha didn¡¯t need the explosive jailbreak to interrupt Gu Shan¡¯s elemental fusion technique now. ¡°Alpha, Schuck, Beta, Gamma, take them out with all your might!¡± Because of certain grudges, Bai Qi directly signaled the three pets to go all out, and they fully understood Bai Qi¡¯s command, releasing their own momentum without restriction. The powerful aura conveyed by Dragon Power and Demonic Roar spread unreservedly around them, affecting not only Gu Shan¡¯s six pets but even people like Bai Qiucha outside the field felt this terrifying pressure. However, Gu Shan¡¯s newly contracted twin pets also quickly reacted, releasing their own lordly pressure to fight back. The other four pets were still elites; if they couldn¡¯t resist this kind of pressure, they wouldn¡¯t be able to unleash much combat power. However, it was clear that neither the Dragon Power nor the Demonic Roar were anything ordinary intimidation could counter; a defeat appeared imminent after only a brief resistance. Upon seeing this, Gu Shan immediately altered his tactics, still keeping the two lord creatures in the forefront, and then mobilized the remaining four pets to launch an elemental fusion attack. But this time it was not a four-element fusion, but a two-by-two fusion. The Emerald Snake, Golden Pupil Cat, Water Cannon Turtle, and Blazing Bird stood on either side of the lord creatures. They completed the elemental fusion almost instantly and launched their attacks on Alpha and Husky. ¡°Because the number of fusion partners has decreased, the fusion speed has also increased? The power doesn¡¯t seem weak either.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi nodded slightly but still showed no sign of panic. If that were all they had, they still weren¡¯t enough to stand up against the three pets. Indeed, seeing the four pets attack him, Alpha didn¡¯t even bother defending with the Ice Crystal Barrier but instead manipulated the Withering Sword to slash towards the incoming elemental bursts with the intention of countering offense with offense! ¡°Isn¡¯t Bai Qi being too risky with this approach?¡± As one who had trained with Gu Shan the most, Zhou Yan was not quite optimistic about Alpha¡¯s coping strategy. After all, she herself wasn¡¯t very willing to face Gu Shan¡¯s elemental attack head on. But before she could continue her critique, she saw that the Withering Sword had indeed split the energy-formed elemental bursts into two. ¡°Is that even possible?¡± Zhou Yan watched in astonishment as Alpha easily neutralized Gu Shan¡¯s attack. It was evident she hadn¡¯t expected this outcome, and upon seeing how Husky neutralized the attack, she was even more flabbergasted. Whoooo! (Gamma, your defense is getting stronger and stronger, quite good.) Chomp chomp. (Thanks, this energy tastes delicious, Gamma wants more.) Watching Husky use Etherium Liquid Gold to stiffen his defenses not just wasn¡¯t enough, but he even pulled Gamma in to act as an additional layer of defense, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Without a doubt, the one controlling the body now must be that thing Beta. But it was indeed the best choice. Gu Shan was also surprised that Bai Qi had so easily neutralized his attack, but he had also achieved his goal of interrupting the intimidation. The four pets continued their offensive without stopping, launching attacks on Bai Qi¡¯s three pets like a rapid-fire cannon. He gave up the destructive power of fusing multiple elements in exchange for increased fusion speed and attack frequency, and because of the level increase of the four pets, the power of the elemental bursts also increased. Plus, if he wanted to, he could later fuse the four pets and even launch a fatal blow with six pets fusion. In retrospect, this was also inspired by Alpha¡¯s machine gun mode and sniper mode. Thinking of this, Gu Shan Increased the frequency of his attacks once more and had the two lord creatures, who had only been contracted not too long ago, join the attacking team. In fact, Gu Shan constantly changed the combinations and arrangements between the pets, causing all sorts of elemental burst waves to fly around chaotically. The field was instantly filled with a crushing underdog situation. ¡°See, I told you Gu Shan is really strong now.¡± Seeing this, Zhou Yan held her head high in pride. Gu Shan¡¯s rapid progress was thanks to her private ¡°earnest teachings.¡± If Gu Shan won later, she should get some points from him. Right, not much, seventy percent would do. ¡°Gu Shan has indeed improved a lot, but if he doesn¡¯t have other tricks up his sleeve, he might lose.¡± Bai Qiucha put on the Bone Dragon helmet, a flash of fire in his eyes that penetrated the omnipresent energy, sensing the presence of Alpha¡¯s Three Pets and, moreover, sensing something else. Accompanied by the sound of swirling winds and thunderous mechanical roars, the Sword Blade Storm and the Mechanical Lord simultaneously unleashed their power, directly dispelling the surging energy and counterattacking Gu Shan¡¯s six pets. ¡°This is¡­ another Super Skill! When did Bai Qi master this?!¡± Watching the Sword Blade Storm that was spinning and rapidly closing in on Gu Shan¡¯s Six Pets, everyone was astounded, for a moment completely overlooking the impressive firepower of the Husky Mechanical Lord. He really has become stronger! Gu Shan silently watched the overwhelming Sword Blade Storm, immediately issued a command to the Scale Armor Beast, and four thick walls of earth immediately rose up, enveloping his Six Pets entirely. [Skill Name]: Earth Prison [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Description]: This super-level earth skill can summon an earth prison rooted in the ground. Unless an attack can release several times the energy value of the earth prison, it is extremely difficult to escape from. Earth Prison was originally a binding skill, but Gu Shan used it in reverse, transforming it into a protective skill. As to the purpose, there was no need to guess that he was absolutely preparing for the Six Pets¡¯ fusion skill. ¡°We¡¯ve detected a powerful energy convergence, and it is recommended to rapidly breach the defense to interrupt the attack.¡± Schuck¡¯s electronic eyes scanned the Earth Prison and quickly determined the behavior of the Six Pets, directly withdrawing all artillery to form a giant Thunder Roar Cannon, filling it with Thunder Flame Power, clearly intending to shatter the Earth Prison in one fell swoop. Meanwhile, Alpha had also prepared itself, with the Sword Blade Storm at full power, waiting for Husky to break the prison before launching a decisive strike against Gu Shan¡¯s Six Pets. Boom!!! Finally, accompanied by a thunderous rumble, the Thunder Flame Power poured out, transforming into a beam of light that fell upon the Earth Prison. And the Earth Prison, known for its invincible defense, only held up for an instant before the top was blasted off, revealing the Six Pets hiding inside. Seeing this, Gu Shan did not panic at all, but instead revealed a satisfied smile. ¡°I knew you could break the Earth Prison, and this way, my Elemental Shock can reach its maximum power!¡± Gu Shan¡¯s rarely verbose declaration made the surrounding audience realize that releasing the Earth Prison allowed the Scale Armor Beast to also participate in the fusion skills, which would obviously impact the power of the Elemental Shock if it were distracted by controlling the Earth Prison. But if he did not dispel it, it would be akin to Gu Shan having to expend extra effort himself to break the prison, still affecting the power of his attack. Now, since Husky had actively broken the defense of the Earth Prison, it was clearly exhausted, while his Elemental Shock was at its peak power. With this increase and decrease, it was evident that Bai Qi had no chance of defeating him. ¡°Bai Qi, see if you can take my Six-element Burst!¡± Gu Shan roared, and the Six-element Burst immediately dispersed the Thunder Flame Power, going straight for Husky. It was so fast that there wasn¡¯t even time to dodge. But at that moment, Alpha, who had been storing power for a long time, suddenly stepped in front of Husky. The storm, which was full of sword blades, gradually turned a deep blue and then stood directly in front of the Six-element Burst. Bai Yuxiao frowned upon seeing this, saying, ¡°It¡¯s too risky. If the Fire of Soul in the head is hit, it will be very difficult to recover.¡± ¡°Indeed it is a bit, but the Wilting Dragon Lord has not shown any signs of weakening, so the outcome is not certain.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s unwise choice, Xiao Yuan, who had always been optimistic about Bai Qi, also somewhat changed his view. None of them, who were all Four Stage Beast Masters, could say for sure that they could withstand the Six- element Burst. While everyone was discussing, Bai Qiucha suddenly took off the Bone Dragon Helmet, saying, ¡°No need, the outcome is set. Bai Qi has won.¡± Everyone present was taken aback and immediately looked towards the arena. The power of the Six-element Burst was indeed formidable, and Alpha was constantly retreating. However, the Withering Power wrapped in the Sword Blade Storm was spreading along the Six-element Burst, visibly reducing its potency. ¡°This¡­,¡± The crowd exchanged baffled looks as they watched Alpha single-handedly block the Six-element Burst, unable to conceal their astonishment. ¡°The fight isn¡¯t over yet!¡± However, when everyone thought the outcome was certain, Zhou Yan still held unshakeable confidence in Gu Shan. The Gu Shan of today was not the same underdog who had no strength to retaliate after a single hit. Chapter 193 - Chapter 193: Chapter 189: Being targeted again... Chapter 193: Chapter 189: Being targeted again¡­ Translator: 549690339 | ¡°The battle isn¡¯t over yet.¡± However, when everyone thought victory and defeat were already decided, Zhou Yan showed no sign of rushing. His calmness attracted everyone¡¯s attention, and they all turned their eyes to Gu Shan. The six pets that were supposed to have totally consumed their energy value were now leaning against the Scale Armor Beast. A column of earthy-yellow energy connected the six pets together, and at the other end, it connected directly to the ground. [Skill Name]: Earth Breath [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Effect]: Can rapidly recover energy value with the help of Earth Force, and can restore to the original state at once. Cooldown time: one month. This Scale Armor Beast even has a skill to quickly recover energy! With the energy value recovered through Earth Breath, the six pets once again gathered up the ¡°Six-element Burst.¡± However, Alpha had already stopped the Sword Blade Storm and seemed to be at the end of its strength. ¡°Sorry, I won this battle.¡± Gu Shan stared at Bai Qi with a serious face, feeling like the shadows of being instantly killed by Bai Qi during the professional qualifying examination were gradually dissipating. ¡°Well, I suggest you check the status of your six pets before you say that.¡± Seeing Gu Shan¡¯s confident look, Bai Qi indicated the direction of the six pets. Gu Shan¡¯s heart thumped as if he realized something, and he turned his head to look. What he saw was the previously ready Six-element Burst suddenly becoming unstable, and the condition of the six pets was also starting to seem a bit weird, as if they had been poisoned. At the same time, Gamma emerged from the ground, twisting its body. Two light auras, one red and one green, shone around it, just enough to cover the six pets. After Gamma showed up, several split bodies surfaced from different locations. Whether it was the Bloodsucking Aura or the Deadly Poison Aura, all of them completely surrounded Gu Shan¡¯s six pets. ¡°When did you¡­?¡± Gu Shan was confused in his heart, and he tried to control the six pets to fight back. However, under the superposition of several light auras, the four pets who were merely at Elite Level couldn¡¯t resist and directly passed out. The two Lord Creatures that had just contracted were also targeted by Alpha and Husky, their weaknesses locked by a spear and a sword. This was not a case of running out of energy, but rather an apparent determination of victory with no need for further action! ¡°Host.¡± Gu Shan was stunned for a while, feeling that the shadow that had just disappeared was surfacing again, even thicker than before. His face, which rarely showed expressions, became wooden again. ¡°Did Bai Qi¡¯s Poison Devouring Monster use two light skills just now? And there was also an overlapped effect of the splitting skill¡­¡± Xiao Yuan¡¯s eyes blazed, discerning the tactics Gamma had used to quash Gu Shan¡¯s hope of a comeback. Bai Qiu Cha nodded and said, ¡°Should be, if I am not mistaken, the green one should be the Deadly Poison Aura, the red one seems like the Bloodsucking Aura, but it seems it can also absorb energy?¡± ¡°None of this guy¡¯s pets are simple, are they?¡± Xiao Yuan shook his head. One pet, Alpha, had strong close combat, the second pet, Husky, assisted from a distance, and now even the third pet, Gamma, had impressive fighting power. Everyone said they were monsters, but this guy seemed to be the real deal. Listening to Xiao Yuan and Bai Qiu Cha¡¯s analysis, Bai Yuxiao spoke to Li Mu. ¡°Mu Ge, do you still want to challenge Bai Qi?¡± ¡°Hl think about it¡­¡± Bai Yuxiao and Li Mu exchanged a glance and tacitly gave up on the thought of challenging Bai Qi for points. However, Bai Qiu Cha, Zhou Yan and the others were more eager to fight. It seemed that they didn¡¯t need to suppress their power at all when battling with Bai Qi¡­ As the six pets lost their combat capabilities completely, Zhang Shan announced the result of the competition. ¡°Bai Qi versus Gu Shan, Bai Qi wins, gaining 20 points.¡± Bai Qi looked at Zhang Shan on the stage, speechless, and silently accepted the 20 points transferred from Gu Shan. Even a mosquito¡¯s leg is meat. He shouldn¡¯t be picky. And after all this trouble, those guys should quiet down a bit, right? Bai Qi looked at the audience, but the reaction he got was not the expected dejection. Instead, everyone looked more determined to fight. The plot was wrong. Weren¡¯t they supposed to be shocked by the terrifying strength of the three pets going full out, giving up on challenging him, and letting him coast through? Why was everyone more excited instead, as if they were on a stimulant? But before Zhou Yan and the others could issue a challenge, everyone felt dizzy and found themselves in a different place. ¡°The point grabbing battle for today is over, all students please prepare for class.¡± ¡°Ah- I haven¡¯t even issued my challenge yet.¡± Zhou Yan murmured when he heard the announcement, but he could only hold back. Bai Qiu Cha and the others had similar thoughts. At this point, they are not challenging Bai Qi for points alone, but simply wanted to test his limits. Thinking of this, they looked increasingly fiery, their gaze fixed on Bai Qi like a blade. Bai Qi felt like he had a sword hanging over his head and wished he could slide back to the last row. Suddenly, he found the Thirteenth Bureau quite good, not like these guys who only thought about challenging him. They had no self-awareness as Four Stage Beast Masters. ¡°Bai Qi, pay attention in class!¡± Perhaps sensing Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts, the teacher, who was giving the lecture, suddenly turned to look at Bai Qi, his eyes full of scrutiny. Did this guy have to be so intuitive? Bai Qi nodded reluctantly, ignoring the gaze of the battle maniacs behind him and focused on the lecture. He hadn¡¯t been a Beast Master for long, so learning more theories certainly wouldn¡¯t hurt. ¡°Phew- I didn¡¯t expect comprehensive classes to be so tiring, the fighting in the middle, the dissection after winning¡­ This Master may not be able to graduate.¡± Zhou Yan was lying fidgety on the table, entirely losing her usual optimism and cheerfulness. Although the special training members did get a lot of resources, even having the chance to come into contact with legendary resources, most of the benefits were concentrated on finishing their training successfully. Zhou Yan originally thought she could live her days in peace after surviving the first round of selection. However, this new point deduction policy was making her quite upset. Based on the current trend, Zhou Yan was certain, even if no one came to snatch her points, they would be deducted by the instructors. If she really got removed from the special training, she¡¯d probably get a beating from Leng Feifei. ¡°Not really, in a way, the point battle is prepared for a slacker like you.¡± Lu Qing, holding her book, just floated past Zhou Yan, leaving her with these words and left, while Zhou Yan came to a sudden realization. ¡°Yeah, there¡¯s also the point battle. Where¡¯s Bai Qi!¡± Zhou Yan looked around and noticed that Bai Qi had disappeared. ¡°He probably went to eat.¡± Bai Qiucha pointed in the direction of the cafeteria, ¡°Bai Qi used up a lot today, he should be eating a bit more, so if you hurry, you still have time, sister Yan.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Zhou Yan nodded repeatedly, jumped up from her seat and made a beeline for the cafeteria. Secret Realm Base. Bai Qi was lying leisurely on the lounge chair, watching the three pets in front of him feasting, his mood was exceptionally light. In order to ensure that the special training members and their pets could maintain their optimal state, the food provided by the association¡¯s cafeteria was extravagant, with almost all kinds of ferocious plants and animals. As such, they really had everything. Even Alpha, a skeletal creature that didn¡¯t require food, was provided with a soup pool to replenish his energy, soaking was all it took. What pleased Bai Qi the most was that the food could be taken away. ¡°Face-to-face challenge only, I don¡¯t believe you guys could come to the secret realm to find me.¡± Bai Qi stretched lazily, guessing Zhou Yan and some others might go to the cafeteria to stop people. So, he dashed to the cafeteria to grab a takeaway as soon as the class ended and returned to the secret realm, effectively eliminating the possibility of being surrounded. It wasn¡¯t that he was afraid to fight. It was just that a Four Stage Beast Master was not the same as a Four Stage Fierce Beast. If you count the number of pets and the help of talents, Bai Qi admitted that it would cost a lot even if he won, not to mention Bai Qiucha and Xiao Yuan, who were considered abnormal among the ordinary Four Stage fighters. Add to that the reward reduction policy for those who challenged lower, he wasn¡¯t willing to do such ungrateful things. When he advanced to Four Stage, then he would get back at them! After all, it wouldn¡¯t be long- ¡°Bai Qi, are you a rat? You directly head to the secret realm every time class ends, can you stop playing cheap tricks!¡± Zhou Yan complained to Bai Qi, who was listening to the lecture seriously. ¡°Er¡­ I just need to rush back and review. The secret realm is more quiet, it¡¯s good for studying.¡± Bai Qi grinned and gave an excuse that even he didn¡¯t buy. Zhou Yan was even more irritated. ¡°No, I want to challenge you right now!¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi shrugged and pointed to Luo Xiang on the stage who was giving a lecture, saying, ¡°Nowit¡¯s class time, challenges can¡¯t be initiated.¡± Zhou Yan instantly became upset and turned to Bai Qiucha beside her, ¡°Cha, let¡¯s block him together after class. We can¡¯t let him enter the secret realm!¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, agreeing straight away to Zhou Yan¡¯s suggestion. During this past week, not only Zhou Yan, but he had also been looking for an opportunity to challenge Bai Qi, but couldn¡¯t even get a glimpse of him. So, even someone as patient as him was getting a little annoyed. Their conversation didn¡¯t escape Luo Xiang¡¯s eyes. Looking at Bai Qi who was relaxed, a strange smile crossed Luo Xiang¡¯s face. ¡°Everyone stop for a moment, I have an announcement.¡± Luo Xiang stopped lecturing, cleared his throat and said, ¡°Considering the negative impact of some students passively avoiding fights, we instructors have decided to change the system of challenging on the spot to challenging through a badge system.¡± ¡°So, those who want to challenge can now operate away at it¡­¡± As soon as Luo Xiang finished speaking, Zhou Yan¡¯s eyes lit up. She immediately grabbed her badge and issued a challenge to Bai Qi. ¡°The challenged party¡¯s three challenge quotas for this week have already been used. Please try again next week.¡± ¡°No more challenges left?¡± Zhou Yan couldn¡¯t believe the feedback she received from the badge, tried a few more times, but received the same feedback. ¡°Who was so fast!¡± Zhou Yan turned to look at her and saw Bai Qiucha and Xiao Yuan silently raising their hands, and the last one was Lu Qing, who normally stayed out of such matters. ¡°Qing¡¯er, weren¡¯t you the one who despises fighting the most? Why did you come to join the fun as well?¡± Zhou Yan was full of sorrow as she grabbed Lu Qing and began to whine. ¡°Oh, I clicked it by mistake.¡± Lu Qing adjusted her glasses, reacting very perfunctorily. ¡°Then, you clicked wrongly, can you give this opportunity to me?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then, can I reserve a challenge slot for Bai Qi next week?¡± Chapter 194 - Chapter 194: Chapter 190: Skill Atlas? Chapter 194: Chapter 190: Skill Atlas? Translator: 549690339 | Upon seeing them silently starting to distribute his challenge slots, a corner of Bai Qj¡¯s eye twitched slightly. Can you guys respect the involved party a bit more? Acting this way would make him think he was some special profession. Furthermore, isn¡¯t this new rule a bit too targeted? Couldn¡¯t it be friendlier to outstanding students? Bai Qi cast a resentful look at Luo Xiang, who only shrugged innocently. The system wasn¡¯t really his proposal; it was a direct order from the old man to amend it, and obviously aimed at Bai Qi. After all, there were only a few in the special class with a personal secret realm, but Bai Qi was the only one who hid all day and was never seen by people. Speaking of which, it seemed like the association had already amended numerous rules for Bai Qi. Vmm, vmm, vmm¡­ At this moment, Bai Qi suddenly felt the Evolution Egg shaking violently. Instant cracks covered the Silver Egg, allowing golden rays of light to dissipate from within. Was it about to level up? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes shone brightly, and he quickly closed them to feel the changes of the Evolution Egg silently. Just like the previous times, the shell of the Silver Egg had adhered directly onto Bai Qi¡¯s Beast Control Space and under the rendering of the golden metallic glow, gradually turned into a gold color. At the same time, a warm strength flowed through Bai Qi¡¯s soul and body. His Spirit Power and physical constitution once again made a breakthrough, and the fourth Rune Mark appeared on the back of Bai Qi¡¯s left hand. Finally made it to the Four Stage! A hint of smile appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face, and then began to take a closer look at the gradually revealed true form of the Golden Egg. Different from the previous shining shell, the Golden Egg had additional irregular patterns, which added more mystery to it. [Name]: Evolution Egg (Golden Egg 0%) [Condition]: Activated Just when Bai Qi attached his Spirit Power to the markings on the Golden Egg, a flow of information poured into his mind. ¡°It actually has this ability?¡± Bai Qi looked surprised and couldn¡¯t help but to try the new ability of the Golden Egg out straight away. Under everyone¡¯s astonished gazes, Bai Qi suddenly stood up and said to Luo Xiang, ¡°Instructor Luo, I just broke through the Four Stage. Can I take a leave to go and sign a contract with my beast?¡± ¡°You reached the Four Stage, Bai Qi?¡± Having heard Bai Qi¡¯s words, Bai Yuxiao couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. Beast Masters like Ran Xu and Qiao Li, who were still at the Three Stage, looked as if they had just seen a ghost. This fellow, he was just at the Second Stage over a month ago when he had just arrived. But now he¡¯s already reached the Four Stage? Suddenly, they all felt like they were useless¡­ ¡°Yes, I suddenly reached the Four Stage¡± Bai Qi nodded. During this time, he had been accelerating his growth of Spirit Power by using Phantom Spirit Potion before sleeping. Apart from attending classes during the other times, he had been meditating, eventually advancing to the Fourth Stage. ¡°Reached the Fourth Stage? Alright, you can go back first. Remember to return though, as there are still a few people waiting for you.¡± Luo Xiang gave Bai Qiucha and the other two a glance before continuing with his lecture. As for Bai Qi, he didn¡¯t beat around the bush and directly entered the Green Dragon Secret Realm. Ploroploro? Seeing Bai Qi appear, Delta instinctively rushed into his hug. But upon noticing Bai Qi¡¯s serious expression, it immediately stopped its steps and obediently laid down in front of him. Seeing this, Bai Qi patted Delta¡¯s head and said, ¡°Little guy, I will officially contract you now, have you decided?¡± Ploroploro! Delta nodded continuously. It had decided when Bai Qi had chosen it in the beginning, needless to mention Bai Qi had been caring for it diligently these days. Naturally, it agreed. ¡°Well, don¡¯t resist the contract.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi nodded slightly, placing his left hand over Delta. Two incredibly complex arrays instantly enveloped Delta, and a thread of connection was made between Bai Qi and it. Ploroploro! (So this is how it feels to be contracted, how interesting) As a Lord-level creature, Delta understood much more than Alpha and the others, but it was still very curious about Bai Qi¡¯s Beast Control Space. It didn¡¯t know why, but it always felt comfortable when bathed in that golden light. The flow and growth of energy appeared to have sped up by quite a bit. After contracting Delta, Bai Qi also felt a powerful wave of energy feedback from Delta¡¯s side. The body, which had just been strengthened due to the breakthrough, felt as if it improved further. ¡°The feedback from contracting a Lord-level creature is indeed great.¡± Bai Qi flexed his fist, clearly feeling that his strength had increased by a lot, and other aspects like physical power had also made a great leap forward. If he could return to the past, he reckoned he wouldn¡¯t have a problem becoming an all-rounder sports champion. [Name]: Ancestral Beast (Delta) [Nature]: None [Bloodline Level]: Low-Level Lord [Growth Level]: Second Stage-Sixth Level [Skills]: Savage Charge (Intermediate ¨C Perfect), Heart of Evolution (High Level ¨C Perfect) [Energy Value]: 53000 [Condition]: Evolvable Thanks to Delta¡¯s terrifying resource-consuming ability, which was no weaker than Gamma¡¯s, Delta¡¯s level had increased by another three levels. However, the increase in energy value was still not significant. Regardless, it could be considered a step in the right direction. Bai Qi casually checked out Delta¡¯s data, afterwards he focused his Spirit Power on the skill bar of Delta. ¡°Let¡¯s see what ability the Golden Egg has added.¡± With the continuous concentration of Bai Qi¡¯s Spirit Power, suddenly, an item appeared under the skill data of Delta¡¯s Savage Charge. The moment Bai Qi saw this item, he couldn¡¯t help but burst out laughing. [Skill Name]: Savage Charge [Skill Level]: Intermediate [Skill Introduction]: Abasic skill that causes damage to opponents by rapidly charging with the body. [Skill Upgrade]: 1. Thundering Rush ¨C High Level: Thunder skill that uses the power of thunder to accelerate, and adds the attribute of electric paralysis, which can control the enemy while causing damage. Upgrade plan: Savage Charge (Intermediate ¨C Perfect) + Flash of Lightning (Intermediate ¨C Perfect) ¨C missing Upgrade Plan: Savage Charge (Intermediate ¨C Perfect) + Harden Body (Intermediate ¨C Perfect) ¨C missing Upgrade Plan: Savage Charge (Intermediate ¨C Perfect) + Shadow Step (Intermediate ¨C Perfect) ¨C missing Upgrade Plan: Savage Charge (Intermediate ¨C Perfect) + Flame Wrap (Intermediate ¨C Perfect) ¨C missing The Skill Atlas, isn¡¯t it here now! Looking at the full upgrade plan under Savage Charge, Bai Qi suddenly blossomed into laughter. With this, even if the pet¡¯s skill gamble went wrong, they could get it back, and they could cultivate in the direction they wanted. What surprised Bai Qi the most was that there was even an upgrade plan for the awakening skill on the Evolution Egg side, but I didn¡¯t understand why there were no specific data and plans out. ¡°Is it because the conditions aren¡¯t met? Proficiency? Physical values?¡± Bai Qi thought for a moment and focused his Spirit Power on the Heart of Evolution once again. [Skill Name]: Heart of Evolution [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Introduction]: Ancestral Beast¡¯s Talent Passive skill, which evolves differently depending on different living environments to adapt to the environment, which is also the origin of the name of the Ancestral Beast race. [Skill Upgrade]: ??? insufficient Data, Condition Unknown There¡¯s no pattern to this at all- Bai Qi slightly frowned, then summoned Gamma. Among the four pets, Gamma has the most skills in both category and quantity, maybe he could figure something out. Ka-puka-pu? (Master, is it mealtime?) As a qualified foodie, the first thing Gamma thought of when he was summoned was eating, but Gamma soon noticed the connection with Delta and hopped over to Delta¡¯s side. Ka-puka-pu? (You became the master¡¯s pet too?) Boo-lu boo-lu. (Yes, please take care of me.) Ka-pu ka-pu? (You won¡¯t steal Gamma¡¯s food, will you?) Boo-lu boo-lu. (No, I won¡¯t.) Ka-puka-pu! (Then we are good partners!) Looking at Gamma and Delta chatting harmoniously, Bai Qi was full of joy. He¡¯s such a sensible creature, no fighting, no grabbing, diligent in training, and polite, Delta can be regarded as the moral paragon of the team! It¡¯s just that the way he expresses his excitement needs to be changed, because if Savage Charge is used casually one day, he might just be gone. Bai Qi reached out and rubbed both Gamma and Delta, then started to check Gamma¡¯s status. [Name]: Poison Devouring Monster (Gamma) [Nature]: Alien Series (Physical Mutations) [Growth Level]: Three Stage Four Level [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Race Skills]: Bloodsucking Aura (High Level ¨C Expert), Deadly Poison Aura (High Level ¨C Expert), Split (Intermediate ¨C Skilled), Mimicry (Low Level ¨C Perfect), Corrosion (Low Level ¨C Perfect), Toxin Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Perfect), Electric Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Perfect), Frozen resistance (Intermediate ¨C Perfect), Flame Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Perfect), Blazing Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Perfect), Cutting Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Expert), Shadow Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Perfect), Corrosion Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Expert), Radiation Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Expert), Golden Cicada Shelling (Super Level ¨C Beginner) [Energy Value]: 1042000 [Condition]: Evolvable Looking at the complex series of resistances, Bai Qi¡¯s scalp also went numb, casually he put his spirit power on the resistance with perfect proficiency. [Skill Name]: Electric Resistance [Skill Level]: Intermediate [Skill Introduction]: Can effectively reduce the damage of current to oneself [Skill Upgrade]: 1. Elemental Resistance: Formed by the fusion of multiple resistance skills, it can reduce the damage caused by most elemental skills. Upgrade Plan: Flame Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Perfect)* Frozen Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Perfect)*¡­ Wind Resistance-missing + Water Department Resistance-missing + Light Resistance-missing No wonder Gamma has comprehended so many resistances without any skill fusion, it turns out that it¡¯s because the conditions are insufficient. It¡¯s a good thing that the Golden Egg has added this skill, otherwise who knows when it could be fused. It¡¯s much easier to have a clear direction of development like this¡­ Chapter 195 - Chapter 195: Chapter 191: Skeleton Giant Dragon VS Sand Land Dragon Chapter 195: Chapter 191: Skeleton Giant Dragon VS Sand Land Dragon Translator: 549690339 After confirming the method to upgrade to elemental resistance, Bai Qi turned his attention to the two aura skills. Aura skills were the forerunners of domain skills. If the skill atlas could show the way to upgrade in advance, or even show the way to awaken super-level skills, wouldn¡¯t that be fantastic? [Skill Name]: Bloodsucking Aura [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Introduction]: An aura skill that absorbs fresh blood and energy values of living creatures within its coverage. [Skill Upgrade]: 1. ??? ¨C conditions unknown No upgrade plans either? Bai Qi frowned and looked at the Deadly Poison Aura, receiving the same response. Could it be that it can only now show upgrade plans for high-level skills and below? Defiant, Bai Qi turned his attention to Golden Cicada Shelling. As expected, its skill upgrade column was also filled with question marks. The same was true when he summoned Alpha and Husky. ¡°I really am too greedy¡­¡± Thinking about how eager he was to awaken super-level skills and even comprehend domain-level skills in advance, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but scoff at himself. With the skill atlas, he had already avoided many detours. Plus, it only said the conditions were unknown, indicating that an upgrade was indeed possible. It was just that neither he nor his pets were powerful enough yet. ¡°The revolution has not yet succeeded. Comrades still need to work hard- ¡± After giving himself a pep talk, Bai Qi once again focused his attention on Delta. The Evolution Egg provided five skill upgrade plans. Among them, Thundering Rush, Night Raid, and Blazing Strike all required the integration of elemental skills, which was clearly not possible for Delta. As for the other two, Diamond Headbutt wasn¡¯t a bad choice. Although it was a bit slow, it was easy to upgrade. Harden Body skill was relatively easy to train. However, Bai Qj was a bit more interested in that unknown awakening skill. With Gamma as a precedent, who awakened a normal mid-level skill into the Bloodsucking Aura, Bai Qi found it hard to resist the urge to awaken another. After all, Delta would very likely only be able to master one skill for a long time. It was better to be cautious. ¡°For now, we¡¯ll just continue practicing this skill. It¡¯s already at a perfect level of proficiency, so it shouldn¡¯t be difficult to upgrade to an awakened level.¡± After some consideration, Bai Qi decided to give up on upgrading Savage Charge into Diamond Headbutt. Since Delta wouldn¡¯t be needed in fights for the time being, continuing to practice casually would suffice. Plus, having consumed so many attributeless materials, Delta¡¯s combat power would be formidable regardless. The fighting style might just be a bit monotonous, though. ¡°But now that I¡¯ve leveled up to four stages, I can finally compete freely in the points race.¡± Bai Qj smirked and promptly equipped Alpha and Husky with a Golden Egg each. As he hadn¡¯t been leveling up, Alpha and Husky¡¯s growth level was stuck at third stage ten. Now that he had broken through to the fourth stage, Alpha and Husky could likewise level up. Though it may seem like a difference of just one level, strength, speed, spirit power, defense, and energy value would all get a terrifying increase. Here I come, points! The next day. The crowd gazed at Bai Qj¡¯s empty seat, falling into a silent stupor. Finally, Zhou Yan broke the silence. ¡°Do you think Bai Qi ran away again?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think so¡­ right?¡± Bai Qiucha responded uncertainly. But then again, it didn¡¯t matter much to her. Among the three challengers to Bai Qi, she was the third in line. Even if Bai Qj did show up, he wouldn¡¯t have time for her right away. Regardless of who he battled against, it would be tiring. He¡¯d need at least half a day to recover. ¡°Bai Qi just advanced to four stages. He should be getting used to his pet¡¯s changes. Let¡¯s wait.¡± As the first one to challenge, Xiao Yuan was in no hurry ¡ª instead, he was growing more eager. Though Bai Qi had demonstrated strong fighting power, he was still at stage three. Regardless of other factors, the difference in energy value alone meant that Bai Qi couldn¡¯t engage in protracted warfare with them. And Xiao Yuan excelled at just that: drawn-out battles. Now that Bai Qi had advanced to the fourth stage, breaking the pet level limit, Xiao Yuan was hoping more than ever that Bai Qi would train his pets to the fourth stage before battling him. Otherwise, even if he managed to defeat Bai Qi, his grandfather would likely still struggle against President Qin, right? ¡°It doesn¡¯t bother me. According to the new rules, if the challenged party dodges the fight, they¡¯ll automatically lose points. I don¡¯t mind getting free points.¡± Lu Qing pushed up her glasses, her eyes flashing with wisdom. ¡°There¡¯s actually that kind of rule?!¡± Zhou Yan was shocked, and she started looking at those with higher scores a bit differently. Seeing Zhou Yan¡¯s gaze falling on her, Bai Yuxiao quickly waved her hands. ¡°Calm down, Zhou Yan. Remember who you¡¯re targeting.¡± ¡°Right, let¡¯s beat Bai Qi first.¡± Only after hearing Zhou Yan¡¯s reply did Bai Yuxiao breathe a sigh of relief. ¡°Spending the whole day with you Fourth Stage freaks is too hard for me, don¡¯t you think so, Mu Bro?¡± At that, Li Mu stared blankly at Bai Yuxiao and said, ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m one of those Fourth Stage freaks you¡¯re talking about.¡± Bai Yuxiao was suddenly at a loss for words. He looked around and realized that he was surrounded by Fourth Stage Beast Masters. Oh no, there was also Gu Shan. ¡°Gu Shan, seems like it¡¯s us against the world. Always on edge, and guarding our points against these people, it¡¯s really not easy.¡± Gu Shan remained silent for a long time before he raised his head. He took out his badge to show his current ranking. ¡°My ranking isn¡¯t high. They won¡¯t come after me.¡± Bai Yuxiao: ¡°¡­¡± Whoosh! Just as everyone was caught up in their discussions, Bai Qi suddenly appeared in the assembly hall, startling everyone around him. ¡°Damn, Bai Qi, you finally showed up.¡± Zhou Yan¡¯s eyes lit up, quickly pulling Xiao Yuan aside and said, ¡°Xiao Yuan, hurry up and challenge Bai Qi. Finish his first three challenges so I can apply for the second round of challenges against Bai Qi.¡± Can they stop giving me such a hard time? I might be rich, but this isn¡¯t right. Seeing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes. He settled himself into his seat. At that moment, today¡¯s instructor, Xiao Zhang, walked in from the outside. Alpha and Husky were still inside the Evolution Egg, so Bai Qi decided to appear at this time, precisely to avoid any early challenge proposals. However, once Alpha and Husky emerged from their shell, who would challenge whom would be a different story. Xiao Zhang walked up to the crowd, scanned the audience, and said, ¡°First, I¡¯ll announce the members for today¡¯s points dispute battle.¡± ¡°Bai Qiucha VS Li Mu!¡± When Bai Qiucha and Li Mu heard Xiao Zhang announce the list, they both blinked, then locked eyes, readying themselves for battle. Since the rules of the points dispute battle had been announced, the selected members for daily battles were mainly Third Stage Beast Masters, and the initiated challenges were also primarily from Third Stage Beast Masters. Although the point battles were ranked according to points, when it came to challenging Third Stage participants, the Fourth Stage participants couldn¡¯t bring themselves to do that. Well, except for Bai Qi. Feeling a bit dizzy, Bai Qi and the others were once again transported to the arena, and Bai Qiucha and Li Mu were already prepped for battle. Bai Qi watched Bai Qiucha and Li Mu in the arena with interest, his eyes filled with expectation. Even though Bai Qiucha had always been chased around by Zhou Yan, that was only right after he reached the Fourth Stage. Bai Qi hadn¡¯t fought Bai Qiucha recently, but he was able to sense their progress. Legendary Son, Spirit Master, Skeleton Dragon. Any one of them was enough to forge a strong warrior, let alone the combination of all three. As for Li Mu, besides seeing him in action during the battle with the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken, Bai Qi hadn¡¯t been able to see him fight much. However, Li Mu was able to keep up with Xiao Yuan and the rest. He won¡¯t back down easily. ¡°Know yourself and your opponent, and you will never be defeated. I¡¯ll figure out your secrets first, then challenge you.¡± Bai Qi laughed evilly, making Bai Yuxiao and Gu Shan unconsciously shift to the side. Bai Qi was formidable when he was at the Third Stage. Now that he is at the Fourth Stage, he¡¯s even more invincible. The best thing to do would be to keep their distance. ¡°Bai Qiucha, Li Mu, are you ready?¡± ¡°Ready.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Then I announce, let the match begin!¡± Just as the words left his mouth, both competitors simultaneously summoned their beasts. The Skeleton Dragon and Sand Land Dragon, two gigantic creatures, materialized in the arena and charged at each other. Boom! An invisible shockwave spread out from the center, colliding with the arena¡¯s protective barrier with a dull thud. The initial clash between the Skeleton Dragon and the Sand Land Dragon was a stand-off. However, the Sand Land Dragon was obviously better attuned to charging. After only a brief pause, it lunged at the Skeleton Dragon with its mouth wide open. Yet, the Skeleton Dragon only needed to flap its wings lightly to gain altitude, it evaded the Sand Land Dragon¡¯s attack. Then, with a spin, countless pale Bone Spurs erupted from its body, flying towards the Sand Land Dragon. Seeing this, the Sand Land Dragon stomped heavily with both feet. The ground around it turned into sand, forming a wall to block the incoming bone spurs. The sand then transformed into several large hands, reaching out from every direction towards the Skeleton Dragon. The sand was very fast, and in an instant it was poised to encircle the Skeleton Dragon. Above the Skeleton Dragon, an enormous sand lid appeared, obviously intending to trap the Skeleton Dragon completely. ¡°Such strong Sand Control Power.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly. This Sand Land Dragon¡¯s control of sand was quite strong. It had turned cumbersome sand into something swift. Judging from the age-worn appearance of the bone spurs, it seemed to have the ability to cause erosion? However, this shouldn¡¯t pose a problem for Bai Qiucha. Indeed, just as the sand hands were about to completely engulf the Skeleton Dragon, a flash of flame appeared in the dragon¡¯s eyes. Its huge body flickered and disappeared into the sand. When it reappeared, it was above the Sand Land Dragon. The Skeleton Dragon, having effortlessly escaped the sand¡¯s grasp, coldly watched the Sand Land Dragon below. Its empty eyes twinkled with the Fire of Soul, and then it roared at the sky, as if proclaiming its superior position. As a former Emperor-level Undead Giant Dragon, how could it allow itself to be buried beneath the earth by a lesser creature? Chapter 196 - Chapter 196: Chapter 192: The Power of the Soul Communicator Chapter 196: Chapter 192: The Power of the Soul Communicator Translator: 549690339 Watching the Skeleton Dragon effortlessly break free from his binding, Li Mu was not at all surprised. The body of the Sand Land Dragon gradually turned into sand, slowly blending into the surrounding yellow sand. The originally static controlled sand suddenly became spiritual, continuously circling and converging in the air, and eventually merged into a gigantic Sand Land Dragon. [Skill Name]: Sandification [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Description]: After a pet beast undergoes sandification and merges into the yellow sand, it gains stronger sand control ability and can be immune to most physical attacks. The sandified Sand Land Dragon was clearly much stronger in controlling sand. Torrents of yellow sand transformed into a giant hand or a spear or a sand ball, attacking the Skeleton Dragon from various angles. The Skeleton Dragon was not in a hurry to counterattack. Its huge body flickered frequently as it deftly maneuvered through the gaps in the yellow sand. ¡°Those two guys, they weren¡¯t so fierce when they were fighting the Grass Cutter Flame Chicken before. Could this be the legendary situation where they toe the line outside but strike hard at home?¡± Bai Qi licked his lips, watching the two enormous creatures engaged in an ultra-fast offensive and defensive battle, and couldn¡¯t help but laugh in his belly. ¡°But Brother Cha seems to be a bit more conservative today. Why hasn¡¯t he launched an attack yet?¡± According to Brother Cha¡¯s previous fighting habits, he would start with a fire breath, and then use other skills if the opponent didn¡¯t die. However, today¡¯s style was completely different. Li Mu also seemed to have noticed something unusual about Brother Cha today. A flicker of suspicion flashed in his eyes, but he still didn¡¯t plan to give up the initiative and once again increased the frequency of his attacks. However, the Skeleton Dragon also started to fight back at this time. A layer of Shadow Department Power instantly covered its ghastly white skeleton, and with one claw, it dispersed the yellow sand in front of it. Under the erosion of the Shadow Department Power, the scattered yellow sand did not regather, but directly fell to the ground. The Shadow Department Power could erode most energy, and while the Sand Land Dragon¡¯s weathering ability was somewhat similar, it was still no match for the Shadow¡¯s Power. Once eroded by the Shadow¡¯s Power, it would lose control over that portion of the yellow sand. But the sandified Sand Land Dragon was no longer bound by the limitations of its original size. After losing some yellow sand, it immediately procured some more from the ground and once again attacked the Skeleton Dragon. Upon seeing this, the Skeleton Dragon performed a spin in the sky, spread its wings, and accelerated towards the sand Dragon. Its stiff Bone Wings, like sharp blades, swiftly cut the Sand Land Dragon in half. However, that was not the end. After completing the first cut, the Skeleton Dragon quickly changed direction and completed the second cut, followed by the third cut, the fourth cut¡­ In just an instant, the Sand Land Dragon was sliced into dispersed sand by the Skeleton Dragon. [Skill Name]: Blade Wing Frenzy [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Description]: Through high-speed flight, it uses its Bone Wings as blades to cause multiple segmentation damages to the enemy, turning the enemy into fragments instantly. Due to the adhesion of the Shadow Department Power, what was originally an ordinary skill clearly caused significant damage to the Sand Land Dragon. The massive sand dragon instantly disintegrated, turning into loose yellow sand falling from the sky. However, the Skeleton Dragon didn¡¯t stop its attack. Its eyes, full of the Fire of Soul, constantly swayed and quickly detected a strand of energy constantly shuttling through the yellow sand. ¡°Got you!¡± Bai Qiucha smiled faintly, and the Skeleton Dragon immediately opened its mouth and exhaled a breath of dragon fire. This yellow sand was originally just ordinary dirt. Under the scorched dragon breath, it instantly turned into crystals falling to the ground, and the sky above the arena suddenly seemed to be raining crystal rain. However, the Sand Land Dragon still didn¡¯t reveal its form. ¡°This time, I won.¡± Looking at the Bone Dragon, which was spouting dragon breath in mid-air, Li Mu showed no sign of disappointment. Instead, he declared victory. As soon as his words fell, the crystals in the sky converged together to form a huge Earth Dragon Head, which swallowed the Skeleton Dragon in one bite. The other crystals also flew backward and formed a crystal sandball in an instant, enfolding the Skeleton Dragon. [Skill Name]: Crystal Control [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Description]: Ability to control crystals for attack ¡°This crystal sand will keep converging toward the center until they crush the enemy. Brother Cha, you should concede.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qiucha smiled and said, ¡°Brother Mu, you shouldn¡¯t speak too soon.¡± As he spoke, a ghastly blue flame blade suddenly burst out from inside the crystal sandball. A flurry of blade light then cut the crystal sand dune into chunks in an instant, allowing the Skeleton Dragon to break free once again. ¡°Holy cow, why does this combo look so familiar?¡± Watching the Skeleton Dragon, who held a dragon head long blade and stood like a dragon man in the void, Bai Qi nearly choked on his own saliva. Although the Alpha¡¯s Skeleton Manipulation skill was acquired from the Skeleton Dragon, the routine of changing his own shape didn¡¯t seem to be used by many. Brother Cha was definitely copying Alpha. Tsk, such a lack of innovation. Must be changed! As Bai Qi was furiously complaining, Bai Qiucha was quite satisfied with his new tactics. Although it was only a change of shape, the combat effect was significantly stronger. However, feeling a little embarrassed for copying his tactics without Bai Qi¡¯s permission, Bai Qiucha couldn¡¯t help but feel a little guilty. Roar! The Crystal sandball was destroyed, forcing the Sand Land Dragon to end its sandification and reappear on the ground. Its back shell was filled with cuts caused by the dragon head¡¯s long blade, but it was apparent that it had not suffered any fatal wounds. Looking at the imposing skeleton dragon in the sky, Li Mu¡¯s face was still impassive, but his heart was full of mixed feelings. Was a spirit communicator this powerful? At this thought, a firm resolve flashed in Li Mu¡¯s eyes. The aura of the sand land dragon changed, the surrounding earth turned into sand once more, rippling like the sea. At the same time, a strong pulling force emanated from the sandy ground, steadily pulling the bone dragon toward the ground. [Skill Name]: Quicksand Hell [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Introduction]: Turn the ground into quicksand, trapping enemies in its infinite gravity, making them unable to free themselves. Even though the bone dragon was flying in the sky, the pulling force of the quicksand hell was too strong, dragging the bone dragon steadily downward. It was easy to imagine, if it was drawn into the quicksand hell, even the bone dragon would suffer substantial damage. Seeing this, a complex rune mark shadow suddenly flashed on Bai Qiucha¡¯s forehead. The struggling bone dragon paused instantly, the fire of soul in its eye socket suddenly flamed up fiercely, quickly filling and enveloping the body of the bone dragon, making it look like the bone dragon had revived from afar. ¡°Ghost giant dragon?¡± People exchanged glances, not knowing that Bai Qiucha had also contracted with a ghost giant dragon. ¡°It¡¯s not a ghost giant dragon, it¡¯s just Brother Cha temporarily restoring the spirit of the skeletal creature using the spirit communicator talent.¡± Seeing everyone¡¯s surprised faces, Bai Yuxiao explained in a timely manner, ¡°However, in this state, the skeleton dragon can be considered a fusion of two dragons, Brother Mu is definitely going to lose.¡± As expected, once the bone spirit united, the aura of the skeleton dragon rose sharply, diving into the quicksand hell. Then, it suddenly flew out from below the sand land dragon, shooting the sand land dragon into the sky. By the time the sand land dragon landed again, it had completely lost consciousness. The unity of soul and bone was the attack not only against the physical body but also against the soul. ¡°Host.¡± Li Mu quickly admitted his defeat, and Xiao Zhang announced the result of the battle. ¡°Cha¡¯s progress is very exaggerate. He has only been Four Stage for a little while and he already has this kind of strength.¡± Zhou Yan smacked her lips. Her fighting method of adding a soul to her body was similar to that of the skeleton dragon, but she merely added extra flame damage, without the ability to launch a soul attack like the skeleton dragon. Even from a certain perspective, the skeleton dragon under the unity of soul and bone had a considerable restraining effect on her soldier soul. ¡°Although he can only contract one pet, with the additional benefits of all contract slots, the resurrection speed of the skeleton dragon is very fast. Even if Brother Cha sleeps all day, he can rise to legend. There¡¯s no need to be envious.¡± Xiao Yuan smiled slightly. His qualifications as the descendant of the chief of the Moon Night Tower meant it was only a matter of time before he became a legend. He didn¡¯t need to be envious at all. Bai Yuxiao¡¯s eyes turned and she suddenly came up with an idea. ¡°How about you? Yuan, why don¡¯t you fight Bai Qi too? Master Xiao is your uncle. He should agree.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes. Riding the momentum, let¡¯s have another battle. Master Xiao certainly doesn¡¯t mind showing the others a Four Stage Beast Master¡¯s battle.¡± Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan agreed repeatedly. After a short silence, Xiao Yuan looked at Bai Qi and said, ¡°Bai Qi, what do you think?¡± ¡°Well¡­ Master Xiao still has to teach classes. Isn¡¯t that not very good?¡± Bai Qi hesitated. Alpha and Husky would soon hatch. If they started a battle now, he could only send Gamma or Delta to battle. Regardless of Delta, Gamma¡¯s attribute panel was also very impressive. But without a super initiative attack skill, it could not perform in a higher-level battle at all. Tsk¡­ when can the Evolution Egg be interrupted? Otherwise, if the time continues to extend in the future, would he have to count the time with his fingers before using it? Clink. As if sensing Bai Qi¡¯s thought, Alpha¡¯s Golden Egg suddenly cracked open, and Alpha slowly stepped out from inside. Half of the eggshell turned into golden liquid and flowed into Alpha, while the other half dissipated directly. Really? After the Evolution Egg advanced to the golden level, was it this user- friendly? Once he confirmed that Alpha had not been affected by the interrupted evolution, Bai Qi was extremely satisfied with the Evolution Egg, but his face still wore an apologetic look. Seeing this, Xiao Yuan seemed to have thought of something. ¡°How about this. We increase the base number of points for the contest? Directly raising it to five hundred?¡± Five hundred points were equivalent to him challenging Gu Shan 25 times. Naturally, he couldn¡¯t miss it. Whether he could win the fight, in the face of Withering Breath, Xiao Yuan¡¯s war of attrition was destined to be hopeless. Just as Bai Qi was about to agree, a giant black bird suddenly broke through the space and stopped above the arena. Seeing this, Xiao Zhang immediately approached Bai Heguang and asked, ¡°Bai Chuanqi, what brings you here?¡± Bai Heguang pointed at Bai Qi, ¡°I will take these two with me. Tell the president forme later.¡± ¡°Em, okay.¡± Xiao Zhang nodded his head. Upon seeing this, Bai Heguang directly hopped onto the Jiuyou Darkbird, lifted Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha, and disappeared into the air again. ¡°Damn, asking Chuanqi to help to avoid a battle, aren¡¯t you being a bit too dramatic, Bai Qi?¡± Chapter 197 - Chapter 197: Chapter 193: Secret Realm = Small World? Chapter 197: Chapter 193: Secret Realm = Small World? Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi looked blankly at the rapidly changing landscape below for a long time before finally processing what was happening. He had finally reached Level Four and was planning to go and earn more points. Why was he suddenly taken away? Bai Qi looked at the black claw gripping him, then at Bai Qiucha who appeared unaffected and totally accustomed to this. He couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Master, may I ask where we are going?¡± ¡°Training,¡± Bai Heguang simply responded, and then Jiuyou Darkbird tossed them onto its back. ¡°Dad, you took Bai Qi as your apprentice?¡± Bai Qiucha, managing to steady herself, asked with surprise. ¡°Hm.¡± Bai Heguang nodded, glancing at Bai Qi, ¡°Are you already at the fourth stage?¡± Bai Qi, ¡°Yes, I just advanced yesterday.¡± Bai Heguang remained silent for a while before replying, ¡°Good, you can train with Cha.¡± ¡°Recently, has there been any abnormality in your beast?¡± Absorbing the power of death can also affect the beast? Bai Qi was startled at the question, he quickly checked Alpha and Gamma¡¯s condition. Confirming they were okay, he shook his head, ¡°No, there¡¯s no difference from before.¡± Bai Heguang nodded slightly, then fell into silence. Bai Qiucha, however, couldn¡¯t help but chime in, ¡°When did dad take you as his apprentice? During the last mission?¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Yes, I have just been accepted as his disciple a few days before my return.¡± With Bai Qi¡¯s confirmation, Bai Qiucha fully accepted the fact that her father had taken Bai Qi as his student, although it took some time to process. Becoming a Four Stage Beast Master in just six months, Bai Qi¡¯s talent was freakish. It wasn¡¯t too surprising that her father would accept him as a disciple. However, if this were to be revealed, it would certainly cause an uproar. That¡¯s okay, it would at least keep the paparazzi off him. The speed of the Jiuyou Darkbird was very fast, quickly leaving the area of Songlin City, but Bai Heguang showed no signs of stopping and kept going west. Bai Qi moved closer to Bai Qiucha, speaking in a low voice, ¡°Cha, where is Master intending to take us?¡± ¡°Probably to some secret realm tower or wilderness. Dad always thinks that practical combat is much more effective than theoretical teaching.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi nodded in understanding. When white and Old Qin called him for special training, there wasn¡¯t any redundant dialogue; it was simply a pressure intimidation. Listening to Bai Qiucha, it seemed that Bai Heguang wanted to get him used to the Power of Death through real combat. Sure, the intensity would be much stronger than the training, but it shouldn¡¯t be too excessive. After all, with Bai Qiucha present, Bai Heguang would not place his son in danger. He didn¡¯t know what kind of secret realm he would encounter. Perhaps he could obtain some Mythical Resources? The wilderness was not bad either. The materials freshly harvested from ferocious beasts had the best effects. Full of anticipation, Bai Qi finally reached their destination. ¡°Thousand Cliff Stone Forest?¡± Bai Qi looked down at the stone columns reaching straight into the sky like long spears, with an expression of surprise. The Federation had vast territories. Although the Starry Sky Gate and the snare had strong control over various places, some frontier areas were still relatively poorly managed. And this Thousand Cliff Stone Forest was one of them. Legend has it that this place was once the dwelling of a legendary beast of the Ferocious Beast Tribe, but it was forcibly expelled by the Federation¡¯s army. The resulting battles made it an inhospitable environment for life. Both the Federation and the ferocious beasts were too lazy to take control of this area. Gradually, it became a buffer zone between the Ferocious Beast Tribe and the Federation. However, many people were still willing to take risks and venture here. Apart from encountering some beasts they wouldn¡¯t normally meet, some lucky ones could even stumble upon secret realms. Looking around, Bai Qi could already discern several forms swiftly hiding themselves. Among the cliffs, he could also see a few dilapidated secret realm gates. Secret Realm Tower, ferocious beasts; the Thousand Cliff Stone Forest had it all. This must be the location for their training. Sure enough, Bai Heguang led them through the stone columns to a stone tower that was brimming with a sense of antiquity. However, Bai Heguang didn¡¯t seem to have the intention of decoding the Secret Realm Tower, instead, he drove the Jiuyou Darkbird directly toward the gate of the Secret Realm Tower. Damn, is this how a Titled Legendary beasts master deals with the Secret Realm Gate? Just as the Jiuyou Darkbird was about to hit the gate, Bai Qi felt an invisible fluctuation spreading from the Jiuyou Darkbird. The gate of the stone tower shattered upon contact with the fluctuation, revealing a gray space vortex. Is this an abandoned secret realm? Bai Qi raised an eyebrow, about to warn Bai Heguang to be careful, but both Bai Heguang and Bai Qiucha remained calm, watching as the Jiuyou Darkbird entered the space vortex. There was no terrifying fluctuation as Bai Qi had expected. The process of the Jiuyou Darkbird passing through the space vortex was quite smooth. Bai Qi just felt the scene before him flicker and, suddenly, he was in a bizarre world. This place was all gray, with varying colored orbs scattered about much like a cosmos, albeit more chaotic. He could also see some other things flashing past him occasionally. ¡°This is a space rift. Anyone who isn¡¯t a Legend, if they fall in here, basically get blown into nothingness by the space storm. You possess the Breaking the Void talent, and in the future, you will unavoidably be dealing with abandoned secret realms, so remember to be careful.¡± Bai Heguang looked at Bai Qi¡¯s curious demeanor and reminded him. ¡°I understand, thank you for the reminder, Teacher.¡± Bai Qi nodded, looking at the Jiuyou Darkbird and the invisible region around it that blocked the chaotic space flow, he seemed to have a revelation. Emperor¡¯s Domain, an ability that only Legendary creatures could master, allowed one to create a space solely belonging to oneself. In that space, you were the creator! They relied on the Emperor¡¯s Domain to withstand the chaotic flow of space and time. No wonder only Legends could enter here. However, would Bai Heguang bring them here just to let them train within this space rift? ¡°Found it. This one has drifted quite far this time, it must be of considerable age.¡± The Jiuyou Darkbird flew inside the space rift for a while. Upon sighting a grey-green luminous ball, it immediately reversed direction and rushed towards it. This time, the Jiuyou Darkbird seemingly faced some resistance, slowing slightly, but only for a moment, before breaking through the crystal wall on the surface of the luminous ball and diving into it. Bai Qi, who was inside the Jiuyou Darkbird¡¯s domain, felt as if he was in a bubble, and presently, seemed to get squeezed into a larger one. Finally, when the Jiuyou Darkbird completely entered the luminous ball, the scene before Bai Qi changed again, transporting him into an unfamiliar world. This world appeared to be completely made up of woods. Looking around, Bai Qi could barely see the edge of the forest. However, although those trees seemed lush, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t feel any sign of vitality, instead, they resembled a dying old man, exuding an aura of decay. Bai Heguang dismounted from the Jiuyou Darkbird, turned to Bai Qi, and asked, ¡°Doesn¡¯t the atmosphere here feel bizarre?¡± ¡°These trees seem to have been eroded by some kind of power, and their vitality seems weak.¡± The feeling he got was similar to the Withering Power of Alpha, but it was stronger here and appeared more pure and concentrated. Upon hearing this, Bai Heguang shook his head and said, ¡°It isn¡¯t that the vitality of these trees is faint, it¡¯s that this world is nearing its death.¡± ¡°The world is dying?¡± Bai Qi raised his eyebrows, clearly, he hadn¡¯t thought of this. ¡°Do you know the origin of the Secret Realm Tower?¡± Bai Qi nodded, knowing that Bai Heguang was about to give him a history lesson. After a bit of thought, he replied, ¡°The Legendary Beast Master can transform their Beast Control Space into a special secret realm, which is presented in the form of a tower, and that¡¯s the Secret Realm Tower.¡± ¡°That¡¯s the explanation given in the Federation¡¯s textbooks, but it¡¯s not entirely correct.¡± Bai Heguang looked at the gray-green sky above his head, and said, ¡°A Beast Master¡¯s Beast Control Space was originally just a Soul Space and as the Beast Master¡¯s Spirit Power gradually grew, the Beast Control Space would also become increasingly powerful and begin to resemble a real world.¡± ¡°However, a spirit world is merely illusionary. To truly become a mini world, it needs to transition from illusion to reality. The simplest way to achieve this is to attach it to the crystal wall of the main world and use the power of the main world to alter the attributes of the Beast Control Space.¡± ¡°But outside the crystal wall of the main world is not always tranquil. To ensure that it isn¡¯t blown away by the space storm, a peg is needed to firmly anchor the Beast Control Space onto the crystal wall of the main world.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi immediately understood and asked in surprise, ¡°Is this peg the Secret Realm Tower?¡± ¡°Exactly, with the Secret Realm Tower serving as the connection, the Beast Control Space can harness the power of the crystal wall to transform into a miniature world. As long as the Secret Realm Tower remains, even if the Beast Master dies, this mini world will continue to adhere to the crystal wall of the main world. This is what we commonly refer to as a Secret Realm.¡± Having said this, Bai Heguang paused, then continued, ¡°When you become a Legendary, you will have to create your own Secret Realm Tower. Remember, regardless of what type you choose, the most basic element is stability.¡± ¡°If someone forcibly destroys your Secret Realm Tower before you die, you can imagine the consequences.¡± ¡°I understand!¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi repeatedly nodded. Although he was slightly taken aback by Bai Heguang mentioning matters related to becoming a Legendary so early on, Bai Qi still took it to heart. Was a Secret Realm equivalent to a miniature world? He had always thought that a Secret Realm was merely an ordinary space. But now that it was actually a small world, would improving it entail turning it into a large world? And as the Beast Master and owner of this world, wouldn¡¯t that make him a creator? But for a Beast Control Space to transform from an illusion into a real mini world, it had to be attached to the crystal wall of the main world. To attach it to the crystal wall without getting blown away by the space storms required the pull of the Secret Realm Tower. To sum up in one sentence. The Secret Realm Tower was important! The Secret Realm Tower was important! The Secret Realm Tower was important! Important things need to be repeated three times. It seemed that when building his own Secret Realm Tower in the future, he had to make sure to design it as an indestructible stronghold. Otherwise, if it can be easily breached like that stone tower just now, he would be doomed. Yes, he should pay attention to the defense measures of other people¡¯s Secret Realm Towers in the future and incorporate any good ones into his own. As for whether others will be able to break into his Secret Realm Tower after he dies? By then he would be dead and gone, why would he care whether they could break into his Secret Realm Tower? Chapter 198 - Chapter 198: Chapter One Hundred and Ninety-Four: The True Death Chapter 198: Chapter One Hundred and Ninety-Four: The True Death Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi silently planned for his future Secret Realm Tower, then turned his attention to this world. ¡°Master, you mentioned earlier that this world was dying. What did you mean?¡± Bai Heguang pointed at Bai Qi¡¯s head, saying, ¡°Although the Secret Realm turns into a small world after its transformation, its origin remains the Beast Master. It won¡¯t fall apart directly after the death of the Beast Master, but it loses any further possibilities.¡± ¡°Also, with the passage of time, the anchoring function of the Secret Realm Tower will gradually weaken. When the Secret Realm Tower can no longer hold it, this small world will separate from the main world.¡± ¡°Without the support of the main world and the Beast Master, this small world will gradually lose its vitality and then step into death.¡± After hearing Bai Heguang¡¯s explanation, Bai Qi fully understood but quickly asked, ¡°Master, did you bring us here just to understand the origin of the Secret Realm?¡± Bai Heguang shook his head, saying, ¡°Of course not.¡± As he spoke, Bai Heguang glanced at the Jiuyou Darkbird, which understood immediately and flew towards the depths of the forest with a howl. Not long after, Bai Qi heard a rustling sound of falling trees, followed by a group of pale gray creatures appearing before him. ¡°Go, summon your main pet and defeat these creatures.¡± Bai Heguang stepped back, clearly indicating that he had no intention of participating in this battle. Given Bai Heguang¡¯s scarcity of words, it seemed abrupt to start practicing now. Bai Qi glanced at the gray ferocious beasts charging at them. Their levels varied, but the highest was only the third rank, clearly picked by the Jiuyou Darkbird. However, these beasts felt like this world, also lacking in vitality, they resembled the undead but seemed slightly different. Roar! While Bai Qi was pondering, the beasts had already reached him. Without any hesitation, he summoned Alpha directly. Crackling! (Boss, this place is dangerous. Why are you here!) Alpha detected the danger here at the first moment. Seeing the beasts charging at them, he immediately entered combat mode, conjuring dozens of Ice Crystal Barriers in a split second, blocking the beasts¡¯ path. However, the sheer number of these beasts, along with the advancing Jiuyou Darkbird, made the Ice Crystal Barrier shatter in just a moment. But this was just what Alpha had anticipated. The shattered ice turned into a dust that enshrouded the beasts, obstructing their vision and scent. Before they could break free from the influence of the ice fog, dozens of sword blades from behind Alpha swept into the fog. The sound of blades cutting through flesh followed. These sword blades were conjured in advance by Alpha and had runes attached to them. Their power was completely different from the temporary blades created during a Blade Storm. However, instead of feeling thrilled, Alpha dispelled the ice fog to reveal the true faces of these beasts. Alpha¡¯s sword blades had inflicted significant damage on them, and some of the weaker ones had even been dismembered. But even so, not a drop of blood flowed from these beasts. What was more outrageous was that no matter how severely injured they were, they were still charging at Alpha as if he had barely scratched some models. Damn, have they all turned into zombies? Wait, it seems a bit different. Bai Qi narrowed his eyes, studying these strange creatures that seemed neither alive nor dead, and said, ¡°Alpha, use the Shadow Lotus Skill.¡± Alpha nodded. Countless bones twined with Shadow Department Power emerged from the ground, enveloping all the beasts like lotuses. However, before the Shadow Lotus could close, the beasts launched their attacks. Fireballs, Rock Spikes, Wind Blades¡­ Various Elemental skills were released from these dying creatures, directly breaking the Shadow Lotus. Even more, one of them had released a Holy Light Skill that restored some injured beasts. They could release multiple Elemental attacks and withstood the Holy Light; these creatures were certainly not undead! ¡°Dad, isn¡¯t it too hard for Bai Qi to face so many Dead Beasts alone?¡± Bai Qiucha, who had clearly seen these strange beasts before, asked with some concern. ¡°It¡¯s fine. Bai Qi hasn¡¯t taken it seriously yet. These beasts are nothing to be afraid of.¡± No sooner had the words fallen than Alpha launched a new offensive. A breath of Withering Power sprayed out enveloping all the beasts. When the Withering Breath dissipated, the beasts had lost all vitality, falling to the ground. ¡°Have you already integrated the Power of Death into your skills?¡± Bai Heguang¡¯s eyebrows shot up. He immediately perceived the effects of the Power of Death and was pleasantly surprised that Bai Qi had already started to apply the Power of Death in combat. With such strong potential, Gusu City was destined to rise. However, Bai Heguang¡¯s test for Bai Qi was not over. After these third and lower rank beasts had completely died, a fourth rank beast resembling a giant ape was driven over by the Jiuyou Darkbird. ¡°Alpha, strike first, and see if you can capture it alive.¡± Crackling noises. (Understood.) Alpha nodded, holding the Withering Sword and the Gravity Sword in his hands, and charged towards the giant ape proactively. In terms of destruction, the Withering Sword was undoubtedly the strongest, but in terms of control, the Gravity Sword was clearly superior. However, the giant ape was a Four Stage creature after all, and Alpha didn¡¯t get complacent, choosing to confront it with two swords. Seeing that even this tiny creature, Alpha, dared to harass him, the giant ape instantly redirected its wrath from the Jiuyou Darkbird to Alpha. It pulled out a huge bone club from its spine and smashed it towards Alpha. The giant ape¡¯s attack with the club was massive and swift, but before it even landed, Alpha was already in front of it, swinging his swords in a flurry of slashes. Roar! The awakened Withering Power inflicted irreparable damage on the giant ape, and the Gravity Sword was constantly adding weight to the giant ape. In just a blink, this Four Stage giant ape was easily suppressed by Alpha in its place. So weak! Too weak to be worth training against. Watching Alpha easily eliminate the enemy, Bai Qi was increasingly puzzled, so he had Alpha go over and study the giant ape. Crackling noises. (Boss, this guy seems to have the Power of Death too, but it¡¯s very weak.) Soon, Alpha reported back his findings and even proactively drew out a trace of the Power of Death. Without the support of the Power of Death, the giant ape instantly became agonized and then began to age, die, and weather at a speed visible to the naked eye. ¡°This¡­¡± Seeing the giant ape¡¯s fate after losing the Power of Death, Bai Qi was somewhat surprised and seemed to understand why Bai Heguang had brought him here. Sure enough, after Bai Qi discovered the sequelae of the Power of Death, Bai Heguang finally spoke, ¡°These pets had absorbed the Power of Death from this world and became neither dead nor alive. Although they can obtain an immortal body and retain their original state, once they lose the Power of Death, they will end up like this.¡± As expected, such an overpowered skill as the Power of Death couldn¡¯t possibly exist without any repercussions. However, Alpha¡¯s Power of Death was fused through evolution, it shouldn¡¯t be easily absorbed, right? ¡°Your pet has a high compatibility with the Power of Death, so there doesn¡¯t seem to be any problem with the fusion for now. But if one day you¡¯re pushed to the limit and the Power of Death is completely depleted, not only your pet, but also you, will be affected.¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Master, the abilities of the Power of Death and the Withering Power are very similar, they should be of the same origin, so why is Master so concerned about it?¡± This question had puzzled him for a while. Both skills deprived vitality, and the difference between the Power of Death and Withering Power seemed to only be in speed; Withering Power could do everything else. Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s question, an expression of ¡°as expected¡± crossed Bai Heguang¡¯s face, ¡°I was surprised that you awakened the Withering Power, perhaps it¡¯s destined for you to master the Power of Death.¡± Bai Heguang waved to the Jiuyou Darkbird, which immediately shrank to the size of a common sparrow and landed on Bai Heguang¡¯s shoulder. ¡°In the current Federation¡¯s Pet System, the Undead Department is the most special Pro, not for anything else, but because the Undead return to the world as the dead.¡± ¡°But in a way, undead creatures haven¡¯t actually died, they¡¯ve just come back to life with the power of the Shadow Department.¡± Could it be interpreted that way? Bai Qi looked at Bai Heguang with a touch of surprise, obviously curious about his novel explanation. But from Bai Heguang¡¯s words, it seems that Undead isn¡¯t really dead, and the Power of Death is? ¡°The Power of Death, in the true sense, causes pets to lose their vitality, including their physical body, soul, and even consciousness.¡± Bai Heguang looked at the giant ape, which had even its bones weathering, ¡°In a way, these Dead Beasts are technically dead. What sustains their movement is just the trace of the Power of Death in their bodies.¡± ¡°So, becoming Undead doesn¡¯t count as death, but being eroded by the Power of Death does?¡± Bai Qi pondered for a moment and drew a conclusion. Bai Heguang nodded, ¡°So, your task this time is to turn the Power of Death into a skill of your pet itself. Only in this way can you avoid the possibility of complete annihilation when the Power of Death leaves the body.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood. The surplus Power of Death was now gathered in the Withering Sword. If he wanted to turn it into Alpha¡¯s skill entirely, wouldn¡¯t he have to awaken the Withering Breath? Could he really awaken a Super Skill? Thinking of this, Bai Qi suddenly thought of the Primordial Era creature that Bai Heguang had mentioned before. Alpha¡¯s Power of Death was obtained from its blood, didn¡¯t that mean it had already mastered the Power of Death? Chapter 199 - Chapter 199: Chapter 195: Super Skill Awakening? Chapter 199: Chapter 195: Super Skill Awakening? Translator: 549690339 The Stone Tower Secret Realm. With the Withering Sword in hand, Alpha effortlessly weaved through a group of dead beasts, each swing of the sword taking the lives of a cluster of them. After Alpha informed Bai Heguang that the skill, Withering Breath, had reached the awakening level of proficiency, Bai Heguang had Alpha only use this skill in combat, and pitted against him were these endless dead beasts. Arwoo? (Human, are we just going to keep sitting here like idiots?) Looking at Alpha ravaging the battlefield, Beta yawned in boredom, swaying slightly, feeling uneasy all over. Since Beta had entered this world, it had sensed an aura that made it feel uncomfortable, from flesh to soul. Although there was no basis for it, but Beta always had a hunch that it was dangerous to stay here. ¡°I need to observe Alpha¡¯s improvement with the Withering Breath skill, so just sit here quietly.¡± Schuck¡¯s electronic eye kept a firm lock on Alpha, the screens extending from his body continuously updated with patterns of energy changes on Alpha, clearly recording the awakening process of the super skill in real-time. Although Bai Heguang hadn¡¯t explicitly mentioned it, having Alpha mindlessly slaughter these dead beasts like this must have something to do with the awakening of Withering Breath. By recording it now, they might be able to predict the awakening process of other super skills in advance. Ahwoo¡­ (But this is so boring for me¡­) Beta yawned again, laying on the ground, intending on getting some sleep but couldn¡¯t get comfortable. It adjusted its position and started reciting the Great Compassion Mantra. Since Schuck had combined the Great Compassion Mantra with meditation, every time Beta recited the Great Compassion Mantra, it felt an incredible lightness of soul and a steady increase in spirit power. So when Schuck got busy, making him follow, Beta would use this method to pass the time. While Beta was reciting the Great Compassion Mantra, a special spiritual wave spread outwards, and Bai Qi, who was nearby, suddenly felt calmer, and even his thinking seemed to speed up significantly. Bai Qi curiously glanced at Beta, fleetingly seeing a great monk preaching wisdom, but on a closer look, it was still Beta¡¯s unmistakable dog face. ¡°Damn, is Beta considering becoming a monk? Are the scriptures those monks spread in their past life real?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat surprised. Because of the contract, he could naturally sense the changes in Beta¡¯s soul. This state was similar to when he was meditating, no, it might even be better. ¡°Should I try it sometime?¡± Bai Qi hesitated, unconsciously imagining himself in a Buddhist robe, compassionately saying ¡®Namaste¡¯ to others. ¡°No, forget it. I can¡¯t accept such styles.¡± Bai Qi shook his head repeatedly, completely putting the thought out of his mind. ¡°Bai Qi, is Alpha still practicing?¡± At this moment, Bai Qiucha walked over from the side, and looked at Alpha, who was still engaged in battle, with some surprise. They had arrived in this secret realm three days ago already, and Alpha seemed to have never stopped. Even though undead creatures had infinite stamina, their energy value was still limited. Like Alpha, practicing super skills, they should have been exhausted by now. To this, Bai Qi shrugged, pointed at Schuck¡¯s monitoring screen, and said, ¡°After Alpha kills those dead beasts, it seems like the power of death in their bodies gets absorbed by the Withering Sword, so Alpha does not appear to have any expenditure.¡± Watching the black energy that continuously funnelled towards Alpha on the screen, Bai Qiucha nodded. ¡°By the way, where¡¯s the teacher?¡± Bai Qi glanced behind Bai Qiucha but did not find Bai Heguang. ¡°My dad said he had something urgent, so he made us wait here.¡± ¡°Huh, so you¡¯re saying we¡¯re stranded here?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, before my dad left, he cleared this place out. Creatures above the fourth grade were all dealt with, so there won¡¯t be any danger. Also, my dad will be back in at most ten days to half a month.¡± Seeing Bai Qi seeming a little nervous, Bai Qiucha quickly reassured him. What I¡¯m worried about isn¡¯t the beasts, it¡¯s this world! Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched slightly, before, he didn¡¯t know and it was okay, but now he knew exactly what abandoned secret realms were like. If it weren¡¯t for legends to protect them, he would absolutely not go near such places. A tiny world that was aimlessly drifting in the void and on the brink of death. If anything goes wrong, they wouldn¡¯t even be able to escape. And what¡¯s with that nonchalant look? So this disorder is not occasional but frequent? Is it possible to be beaten to death for voluntarily severing the teacher-student relationship with a titled legend? Asking online, quite urgent. Guagua¡­ Just then, a screeching sound entered the ears of the two. Beta, who was meditating and reciting mantras, also looked up simultaneously, growling at the sky. Bai Qi, who heard the noise, looked over and saw that a black crow had somehow appeared on top of a big tree, its blood ¨C red eyes firmly fixed on Alpha, revealing an obvious greed. Schuck immediately scanned the crow and said, ¡°I can¡¯t detect its exact energy value, but judging from the richness of the power of death, this dead beast¡¯s level is at least four grades.¡± ¡°A fourth-grade dead beast, huh.¡± Bai Qi nodded, looking at Alpha who was also staring at the crow, he said, ¡°Alpha, let¡¯s test that out.¡± Click, Clatter. (Okay!) Alpha silently nodded, with his spine trembling, extended crystalline bone wings quickly, while the sword blades that were spinning behind his head also attached themselves to the bone wings. Then, Alpha gently vibrated his wings, a burst of airflow was generated out of thin air, which lifted Alpha to fly. ¡°Bai Qi, you are really versatile. I have a lot to learn from you.¡± Looking at Alpha, who was not slow in the air at all, Bai Qiucha couldn¡¯t help but admire. No wonder his father always told him that although his strength was strong, his application was too poor and he did not utilize the power of the Skeleton Dragon. He didn¡¯t feel it before, but after encountering Bai Qi, he realized this. Even in the Association, Bai Qi¡¯s understanding and application of skills were far superior to others. His tactics were unimaginable. The inspiration for the dragon form he used to defeat Li Mu¡¯s Sand Land Dragon came from Bai Qi. ¡°Don¡¯t bother learning from me, I¡¯m afraid the teacher will blame me for spoiling you.¡± Bai Heguang did not seem to like flashy things, which could be seen from Bai Qiucha¡¯s previous fighting style ¨C ¨C he basically broke through with force. In contrast, Bai Qi was quite the opposite. For example, Alpha¡¯s Withering Breath, which originated from dragon¡¯s breath, was normally sprayed. It has a huge radius of affect, true AOE. But when Bai Qi got it, it became an enchantment skill, used to increase the power of other attacks. If Bai Heguang hadn¡¯t witnessed it with his own eyes, Bai Qi might have received a scolding. If Bai Qi were to spoil his own son as well, being expelled from the academy would be considered a lenient punishment. While the two were chatting, Alpha had already flown to the Black Death Crow. However, the crow did not express a desire to start the fight ahead of time, but stared at Alpha with red eyes. ¡°Did it come here to pose? Alpha, deal with him!¡± Bai Qi looked somewhat puzzled at the Black Death Crow, with no intention of prolonging the standoff; Alpha also drew his sword rapidly and advanced. Caw, caw! Seeing Alpha initiate the attack, the Black Death Crow finally made its move. It flapped its wings to easily avoid Alpha¡¯s strike while simultaneously regurgitating a jet of black energy from its mouth, heading straight for Alpha. ¡°Power of Death?¡± Bai Qi was immediately able to discern the property of the black energy sphere. Similarly, Alpha chose not to resist and dodged. The black energy bubble landed on the ground, and the somewhat green ground instantly decolorized, appearing to have completely lost its vitality. What a terrifying breath! ¡°A fourth-tier Dead Beast can control the Power of Death?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s expression quickly turned serious, and Bai Qiucha was also ready to summon the Bone Dragon. With their power, they naturally wouldn¡¯t take an average fourth-tier creature seriously, but when dealing with the Power of Death, they had to be more cautious. After all, he¡¯d seen firsthand the aftermath of his father¡¯s Jiuyou Darkbird using the Power of Death. However, the Black Death Crow¡¯s attack rate was not high. After a short period of adaptation, Alpha managed to regain his rhythm, adeptly avoiding the crow¡¯s breath attack and quickly approaching the crow¡¯s side to stab the crow with his sword. Due to the corrosion of the Power of Death, the Black Death Crow¡¯s body strength was weak like that of other dead beasts. However, this Black Death Crow did not die immediately like the previous dead beasts. Instead, it ignored the wound on its body and spewed a large breath of attack towards Alpha. Seeing this, Alpha immediately tried to retract his sword and dodge, but a strong suction force suddenly exploded from within the crow¡¯s body, forcibly pulling the Power of Death contained the Withering Sword. This Power of Death was forcibly gathered within the Withering Sword. When sucked by a compatible force, it immediately dissipated a part of it. Caw, caw, caw! After absorbing the Power of Death, the Black Death Crow suddenly became excited, its already large body further inflated with a black smoke wrapping around it, tightly entangling the Withering Sword and Alpha, it seemed to intend to swallow Alpha. Not only that, the dead beasts that were watching the battle had also been affected. The Power of Death within their bodies was forcibly drawn out and entered the Black Death Crow¡¯s body. Was it becoming stronger? ¡°Alpha, break free from it!¡± Seeing the situation, Bai Qi immediately instructed Alpha. Schuck also initiated the Mechanical Lord, aiming all the cannons at the Black Death Crow. Click, Clatter. (Boss, don¡¯t act rashly.) Just at that moment, Alpha actively contacted Bai Qi and Husky, then he spread his wings, the sword blades immediately buzzed out, and in the blink of an eye, he sliced the Black Death Crow into fragments, breaking free from the Black Death Crow, but did not continue to attack, instead, stupefied, he stared at the Withering Sword in his hand. It seemed like the Black Death Crow didn¡¯t mind this kind of damage, its actual body directly vaporized and avoided the blade¡¯s attack, enveloping Alpha. But, just when the black fog was about to envelop Alpha, it sensed something and abruptly halted, circling around Alpha. Meanwhile, Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha stared at each other, both seeming quite bewildered. That feeling, was that sovereign status? Chapter 200 - Chapter 200: Chapter 196: Did They Slay an Entire Small Chapter 200: Chapter 196: Did They Slay an Entire Small World? Translator: 549690339 | ¡°Cha, have you ever heard our teacher mention Lord Creatures gaining a King¡¯s perspective prematurely?¡± Bai Qi, looking up at the Black Death Crow that wouldn¡¯t dare to approach Alpha¡¯s well-defined area, couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°I have heard of Elite Creatures gaining Intimidation prematurely, but a King s perspective¡­ not really.¡± Bai Qiucha shook his head, looking at Alpha who was standing in the sky with a sword. After thinking for a moment, he said, ¡°Perhaps, Alpha¡¯s Super Skill has awakened completely?¡± Bai Qi, upon hearing this, instantly checked the status of Alpha through the contract. The Withering Breath was still in the awakening state and had not changed in the slightest. ¡°It has not yet fully awakened. I suspect it may have something to do with the Power of Death.¡± Croak, croak, croak! Perhaps unable to resist the allure of the purest Power of Death, the Black Death Crow charged at Alpha after a brief observation. At the same time, Alpha awoke from his deep thoughts and slashed with his sword. The Power of Death stored within it poured out, striking toward the Black Death Crow. Seeing food offering itself, the Black Death Crow didn¡¯t hesitate to enlarge its form and swallow all the Power of Death, growing to a frightening size of dozens of feet before rapidly shrinking down to the size of an ordinary crow. Although its size had decreased, the Black Death Crow now exuded a more terrifying aura, and from afar, it somewhat resembled Bai Heguang¡¯s Jiuyou Darkbird. Seeing this, Bai Qiucha immediately summoned the Skeleton Dragon, planning to initiate the secret method and unlock the power of the Skeleton Dragon. The Black Death Crow quickly noticed Bai Qiucha¡¯s move and directly headed toward her. The crackling sound of bones! (Our fight is not over yet!) just as the Black Death Crow made its move, Alpha intercepted it, opened his mouth and discharged Withering Breath, enveloping the Black Death Crow. Croak, croak! The Black Death Crow, having absorbed the Power of Death, looked at Alpha s futile struggles with disdain in its blood-red eyes. It sucked in all the Withering Breath, causing Alpha¡¯s Energy Value to drastically decrease. ¡°I must do something now!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qiucha immediately accelerated her unlocking movement. The Skeleton Dragon¡¯s body began to swell, revealing tiny cracks on its pale white bones, as if some horrifying creature was about to break out. ¡°Wait a minute, it seems that Alpha is okay.¡± Just then, Bai Qi interrupted Bai Qiucha¡¯s actions. Bai Qiucha looked up to see that the Black Death Crow had stopped absorbing the energy and even had spit some out. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± Perplexed, Bai Qiucha looked up at the sky, asking. ¡°God knows, maybe it¡¯s overfed?¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders. Looking at Alpha¡¯s Energy Value, a wicked grin appeared on his face. Energy Value: 2100W After ascending to the Four Stage, Alpha¡¯s energy value immediately soared to over eight million. The Black Death Crow absorbed approximately three- fourths of Alpha¡¯s energy value and yet there was still over two million left. And this energy was enough for Alpha to fight. However, Alpha seemed to have other plans, he simply thrust his crystal- colored sword into the Black Death Crow. The Black Death Crow, whether due to an overload of energy or some other reason, failed to dodge Alpha¡¯s attack, and the sword pierced its body, further injecting energy. Croak,croak! As Alpha continued to pour in energy, the Black Death Crow suddenly writhed in agony. The Power of Death, which had previously given it an incredible comfort, now began to run rampant within it, taking away some of its strength with each fluctuation. Next, to the surprise of Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha, the Black Death Crow gradually shriveled up while the crystal sword was again stained black. When the crystal sword turned completely black, the Black Death Crow had disappeared. ¡°Was it devoured?¡± Bai Qi furrowed his brows, just about to summon Alpha back, when an eerie light appeared around Alpha. The light, bearing a black aura, began to rapidly spread around, as if wanting to displace everything else. However, the light didn¡¯t get far before it appeared to be restricted and recoiled back onto the sword held by Alpha, which started to change from a broad heavy sword to a black long sword with a slender blade. When the transformation of the long sword was completed, the light faded away. The crackling sound of bones! (Boss, it seems like I have successfully awakened Withering Breath!) ¡°Awakened successfully?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up as he immediately summoned Alpha to his side to check his status. [Name]: Wilting Dragon Lord (Alpha) [Nature]: Undead [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord [Level]: Four Stage One Level [Racial skills]: Sword of Death (???-Proficiency) ,Dragon Intimidation (High level ¨C Expertise) .Skeleton Manipulation (High level ¨C Perfection) ,Ice Crystal Barrier (High level ¨C Perfection) .Blast Crystal Spike (High level ¨C Perfection), Shadow Lotus SkillfMid-Level ¨C Perfection), Gravity Amplification Super Level ¨C Proficiency), Wind Wound(High level ¨C Beginner), Blade Storm(Super level ¨C Beginner) [Energy Value]: 8200W [Skill Name]: Sword of Death [Skill Level]:??? [Skill Description]: A weapon formed by the Power of Death gathering throughout the body. With one slash, life ends! Sword of Death? Was this the skill awakened from Withering Breath? Looking at the description that seemed somewhat similar to Withering Breath, Bai Qi¡¯s emotions were complex. He thought he could directly evolve towards King¡¯s Stance and thrash those of the same rank. Still, instead, he developed an unknown-level skill. Bai Qi didn¡¯t know whether to feel happy or upset. ¡°How is it, is Alpha okay?¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s distressed expression, Bai Qiucha couldn¡¯t help but worry. ¡°Nothing¡¯s wrong, Alpha just awakened Withering Breath. Bai Qiucha:¡±¡­¡± Awakening a Super Skill is no big deal? The corner of Bai Qiucha¡¯s eyes twitched slightly, for the first time in her life, , she had the impulse to beat someone up. But she held back, asking, ¡°Is it King s Stance?¡± Bai Qi shook his head, saying, ¡°It seems to have failed to awaken, evolving into a skill of an unknown level.¡± With that, Bai Qi outlined the situation with the Sword of Death for Bai Qiucha. ¡°Sword of Death¡­ Since the pet beast has given this information, the skill should have evolved successfully. But it¡¯s likely it was restricted by Alpha¡¯s race level, hence it didn¡¯t transform into King¡¯s Stance.¡± Bai Qiucha quickly came up with the most reasonable explanation, and Bai Qi accepted this explanation as well. ¡°Since it has successfully awakened, let¡¯s call it a Transcendent Level skill. Bai Qi looked at the black long sword in Alpha¡¯s hand, determining a whole new skill level. ¡°Transcendent Level? That¡¯s right, it truly is surpassing the norm. Such a name duly fits.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, looking at the reborn Alpha, saying, ¡°Bai Qi, what about another battle, a fair one, and let¡¯s count this as a new skill test? Not much time has passed since their battle in Gusu City, but Bai Qi¡¯s strength had improved by leaps and bounds. Bai Qiucha was curious whether she could still defeat Bai Qi now. ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi promptly agreed to Bai Qiucha¡¯s suggestion. A sparring partner who was free and durable, why not. Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s promise, Bai Qiucha satisfactorily nodded, then directly entered Skeleton Armor mode. A glance at the proportions of the Skeleton Dragon Armor was enough to give the impression of powerful strength. But she couldn¡¯t understand why her helmet seemed somewhat heavy, especially the back of the head, which clearly disrupted the overall proportions. ¡°Let¡¯s begin.¡± Under Bai Qi¡¯s suspicious gaze, Bai Qiucha once again felt for her helmet at the back of her head, and upon ensuring its accuracy, she looked at Bai Qi. ¡°Oh, alright.¡± Alpha and Bai Qiucha both got ready to battle; one held a Bone Long Spear, the other had a Black Long Sword. Looking at them, it seemed as if two fully armed warriors were getting ready for a duel. ¡°Schuck, make a record.¡± Bai Qi patted Schuck by his side, then announced, ¡°The duel begins!¡± As soon as he spoke, Bai Qiucha took the initiative to attack, taking a heavy step, transforming into an afterimage, and stabbing towards Alpha with her spear. But Alpha was faster. The instant Bai Qiucha attacked, Alpha moved too, evading Bai Qiucha¡¯s stab, gliding along the spear and arriving in front of Bai Qiucha in an instant, swinging the sword. The longer, the stronger. The shorter, the riskier. Alpha naturally knew how to leverage his weapon¡¯s advantage. Seeing so reactive, Bai Qiucha didn¡¯t get flustered; the Bone Long Spear in her hands underwent a sudden change, transforming direct into a Bone Scythe. With a strongbackward slash, it went straight towards Alpha¡¯s back, even faster than him. As the origin of Alpha¡¯s Skeleton Manipulation, Bai Qiucha¡¯s weapon change speed was naturally fast too. Ding! Just as the Bone Scythe was about to hit Alpha, Alpha¡¯s wrist rotated at a strange angle, blocking the Sword of Death in front of the blade of the scythe. The black sword blade cut into the Bone Scythe. How sharp it was! Seeing this, Bai Qiucha continued, spinning, a Soul Long Knife suddenly appearing in her hands, slashing at Alpha from an angle. It was indeed the activation of the soul within the Bone Dragon Body. Seeing this, Alpha¡¯s arm rotated as if it were a wheel, directly severing the Bone Scythe, attacking Bai Qiucha¡¯s Soul Sword head on. As the sword and knife met, the Soul Blade shattered instantaneously, and the Sword of Death went straight towards Bai Qiucha, seemingly unable to withhold its attack. ¡°Alpha, stop!¡± The Bone Scythe and the Soul Blade could both be severed; who knew whether Bai Qiucha¡¯s Bone Dragon Armor could withstand the Sword of Death. If anything happened to Bai Qiucha, he would regret it eternally. Luckily, Alpha¡¯s control was good, and he forcibly changed the attack direction of the Sword of Death. It passed by Bai Qiucha¡¯s helmet, stabbing into the ground. Seeing that Bai Qiucha was alright, Bai Qi breathed a sigh of relief. As he was about to ask about her condition, the ground below suddenly shook violently. The forest, which was already half-dead, rotted at a speed visible to the naked eye. The emerald green sky above turned gloomy. Aow? (Human, what happened? Why do I feel like this place is about to be destroyed?) Beta woke up from his meditation and looked around with horror on his face. ¡°How would I know what happened. Bai Qi¡¯s face was bitter. Looking at the Sword of Death still embedded in the ground, a terrifying thought crossed his mind. Did Alpha just destroy a mini-world with a single slash? Chapter 201 - Chapter 201: Chapter 197: Gains and Losses Chapter 201: Chapter 197: Gains and Losses Translator: 549690339 Seeing the greatly changed Stone Tower Secret Realm environment, Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha immediately moved closer together, carefully observing the surrounding situation. Although it seemed a bit absurd, the Stone Tower Secret Realm was indeed as Bai Qi imagined. Aside from the forest, the ground also began to decay, and strange whirlpools even appeared in the sky above, as if brewing a terrifying storm. This small world was indeed on the path to death! At that moment, a shadow suddenly appeared in the sky, swept up Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha, and quickly left the Stone Tower Secret Realm, returning to the space rift. Bai Qi looked at Bai Heguang who was standing on Jiuyou Darkbird¡¯s back and said, ¡°Teacher, didn¡¯t you leave?¡± ¡°Hmm, I just left when I noticed a space storm heading towards the Stone Tower Secret Realm, so I came back.¡± So, it was a space storm. He had thought that Alpha had killed a small world with a single sword strike. Bai Heguang nodded, glanced at the black long sword in Alpha¡¯s hand, and said, ¡°Has your beast awakened successfully?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°It has awakened successfully, but I don¡¯t know the level of the skill, so I named it Transcendent Level.¡± Silent, Bai Heguang said, ¡°Indeed, there has never been a precedent of a Four Stage Beast Master awakening a super skill. ¡®Transcendent¡¯¡­ Very good.¡± If there was no precedent, then did he come here to practice? His teacher seems to think highly of him. Bai Qi licked his lips, then suddenly felt a tremor in his surroundings. Immediately afterwards, Jiuyou Darkbird sped up its pace and moved away from the Stone Tower Secret Realm. ¡°This space storm is strong, the Stone Tower Secret Realm probably can¡¯t be saved.¡± Jiuyou Darkbird said regretfully, looking back at the Stone Tower Secret Realm that had instantly disappeared into the space storm, but it showed no intention of leaving. Bai Qi looked at Bai Heguang and asked, ¡°Teacher, where are we going now?¡± ¡°Wait for the space storm to end.¡± Bai Heguang answered flatly, then stopped talking. He just stared intently at the Stone Tower Secret Realm that was continuously disintegrating in the space storm, seemingly lost in thought. Upon seeing this, Bai Qj didn¡¯t ask further. He looked at Bai Qiucha, who also seemed bewildered. The space storm came suddenly and then quietly disappeared. The previously turbulent space rift immediately calmed down. However, the Stone Tower Secret Realm had disappeared, leaving only some broken stones behind. The Secret Realm was already on the brink of death. Under the blow of the space storm, it directly disintegrated. It seemed that Bai Heguang was waiting for this moment. After inspecting the surroundings, Jiuyou Darkbird spat out a black flame, wrapping the broken stones, and in an instant, all was burned to nihility. Is that¡­ the power of death? The moment the black flame appeared, Bai Qi felt a power that originated from the same source as Alpha¡¯s Sword of Death. So Jiuyou Darkbird had also mastered the power of death? It made sense. If he hadn¡¯t mastered it himself, how could his teacher have taught him how to control it? Soon, Jiuyou Darkbird retracted the flame and brought back some things with it. ¡°This is¡­ Space Crystal Stone?!¡± Bai Qj immediately recognized the crystals, fully demonstrating his academic excellence. [Material Name]: Space Crystal Stone [Material Level]: Mythical Level ¡°These are just fragments, not yet at the mythical level quality.¡± Bai Heguang shook his head and said,¡± If it were a whole Space Crystal Stone, it could be used to construct a Secret Realm Tower. Now, these can only be used to strengthen a Secret Realm.¡± While saying that, Bai Heguang divided the fragments into two parts and gave them to Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha, saying, ¡°Both of you have personal Secret Realms. These fragments are perfect for enhancing them.¡± ¡°Thank you, Teacher.¡± Bai Qj took the space crystal fragments, and his mind immediately went to Delta. Delta had not tried any space materials yet. He could let him try it when he got back. Having collected the space crystal fragments, Bai Heguang didn¡¯t stay there. He took them with him and left the space rift, returning to the Thousand Cliff Stone Forest. ¡°I have something to deal with. You two continue training here. As for the training¡­¡± Bai Heguang paused, and a Soul Reaper, holding a bloody scythe, crawled out of the array. [Name]: Blood Scythe Wraith [Race]: Soul Race [Bloodline Level]: Emperor-level [Introduction]: A harvester of life, its bloody scythe can ignore most defenses and directly reap the souls of enemies. It is one of the most ferocious creatures in the Soul Race. ¡°The Blood Scythe Wraith will protect you and tell you what to train.¡± Bai Heguang instructed the Blood Scythe Wraith a few words, then without waiting for Bai Qi¡¯s response, he directly disappeared into the horizon with Jiuyou Darkbird. ¡°Are all of the Titled Legendary always this busy?¡± Looking at Bai Heguang who seemed to never rest, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but comment. ¡°It¡¯s normal; you¡¯ll get used to it.¡± Bai Qiucha shrugged casually, seemingly accustomed to this kind of life. He then turned with interest to look at Alpha¡¯s Sword of Death and said, ¡°Our fight was interrupted earlier, shall we continue?¡± The Sword of Death, which could easily slice through his skeleton scythe and Soul Blade, was way more powerful than he had imagined. Naturally, he wanted to conclude the fight that had just started. ¡°Let¡¯s drop it. Alpha doesn¡¯t seem to have full control over the Sword of Death yet.¡± Bai Qj shookhis head, refusing Bai Qiucha¡¯s invitation for a duel. Although he hadn¡¯t injured Bai Qiucha in their previous fight, it was still a close call. After all, he wasn¡¯t sure if Bai Qiucha¡¯s Bone Armor could withstand the Sword of Death. If it didn¡¯t, Bai Qiucha would be in real trouble. However, he was very satisfied with the destructive power of the Sword of Death. It was enough that it could sever the skeleton scythe, but the fact that it could cut through the Soul Blade¡ªwhat did that mean? Didn¡¯t it mean that no tangible or intangible attacks or even defenses could withstand Alpha¡¯s Sword of Death? ¡°Alpha, try to channel the Power of Death and see what effect it has?¡± Clickety-clack. (¡°Boss, I don¡¯t think I can do that.¡±) ¡°You can¡¯t?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback. He swiftly remembered the skill description of the Sword of Death, and his face instantly turned bitter. ¡°So this really does incorporate all the Power of Death in the body, without leaving any to fend off¡­¡± At this point, Alpha could no longer casually channel the Withering Power to add buffs to other attacks like before. Even when using skills now, all it did was increase the destructive power of the Sword of Death in his hand. Bai Qi moved his lips a bit. The inability to release the Power of Death meant that forms like machine gun mode and sniper mode were basically scrapped. He also couldn¡¯t apply it to the Sword Blade Storm like before. In other words, Alpha had sacrificed a variety of flexible tactics for a powerful close combat attack method. It was a give-and-take situation. ¡°But, I have a feeling that I¡¯ve got the short end of the stick. How am I supposed to show off now-¡± Bai Qi sighed, looked at the somewhat downcast Alpha, and quickly reassured him, ¡°It¡¯s okay. We still have the Sword Blade Storm for ranged attacks, and enhancing close combat isn¡¯t bad, after all, close combat is your forte.¡± Clickety-clack. Alpha nodded, as was his habit, and tried to suspend the Sword of Death behind him. He found, however, that no matter whether it was the Control Object Rune or the Power of Wind, neither could lift the Sword of Death. In the end, it was Alpha who created a hand behind him to grasp the Sword of Death. Damn, it can¡¯t even control the sword¡­ Seeing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel the urge to sigh again, but the Blood Scythe Wraith suddenly came up to Alpha and said, ¡°Its Bloodline Level is too low and can¡¯t withstand such a degree of power. If you want to control the Power of Death, you¡¯d better upgrade your pet¡¯s Bloodline Level.¡± ¡°Bloodline Level is too low?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi was stunned at first, then quickly replaced by joy. He asked in return, ¡°You mean, as long as Alpha¡¯s Bloodline Level is upgraded to King-level, he¡¯ll be able to control the Power of Death?¡± The Blood Scythe Wraith nodded, and then drifted behind Bai Qiucha, saying, ¡°Mr. Cha, you should not fight him until he can skillfully control the Power of Death, or you might easily get injured.¡± ¡°Um, okay.¡± Bai Qiucha reluctantly nodded. He thought that Bai Qi would be able to fight him evenly after upgrading to Four Stage, but now he ran into this situation, which was quite a bummer. But this way, Xiao Yuan and the others probably couldn¡¯t challenge Bai Qi in the short term. As for when Alpha mastered the Sword of Death, Shouldn¡¯t there be few who can beat Bai Qi? After all, this skill is somewhat outrageous. Because they had just emerged from the Stone Tower Secret Realm, the Blood Scythe Wraith had no intention of letting them continue training. Therefore, they each returned to their own secret realms to rest. After returning to the Secret Realm Base, Alpha quite conscientiously found a vacant spot to familiarize himself with the Sword of Death. Bai Qi, on the other hand, immediately summoned Delta and placed the Space Crystal Fragments he had just obtained in front of him. ¡°Delta, try to see the effect of the Space Material.¡± Delta nodded and willingly used its forehead to touch the Space Crystal Fragments. Without any surprise, the Evolution Light appeared again on Delta, and its originally robust shape gradually elongated into a Dapeng. [Name]: Sky Traveling Peng [Nature]: Space Department [Bloodline Level]: Lower King [Description]: A Dapeng that wanders through the Void is an extremely tough creature capable of dodging or ambushing enemies by drilling into the Void. A creature of the Space Department! Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened at the sight, and he immediately started the timer. One minute, two minutes, five minutes, ten minutes¡­ A full ten minutes passed, and Delta hadn¡¯t devolved again. Did it mean that the evolution had succeeded? Watching Delta, which was still expanding in size, Bai Qi¡¯s expression slowly changed from surprise to delight. So it wasn¡¯t that Delta couldn¡¯t evolve, but that the effect of the regular material wasn¡¯t strong enough. However, upon evolving to a King-level creature, why wasn¡¯t there any feedback? Bai Qi checked again. Neither his body nor his Spirit Power had received any improvement, and he had not received any new skill information transmitted from Delta. What a familiar rhythm, it must not have completed its evolution¡­ Chapter 202 - Chapter 202: Chapter 198: Deltas First Battle Chapter 202: Chapter 198: Delta¡¯s First Battle Translator: 549690339 As expected, under Bai Qi¡¯s regretful gaze, Delta¡¯s new evolutionary form devolved halfway back after enduring for half an hour. ¡°Space department didn¡¯t work, and I guess Spiritual would also be tricky, so I have to rely on Temporal in the end?¡± Looking at Delta, who was somewhat weakened due to the devolution, Bai Qi started to ponder over the future developmental directive for Delta while feeding it with Green Dragon Scales to replenish its strength. ¡°However, this evolution lasted twenty minutes longer than usual, which shows that Delta has a stronger tolerance for Space Materials. It might be viable to cultivate it in this direction.¡± ¡°We will test the Spiritual materials next, as for Temporal¡­¡± Bai Qi gave a bitter smile. Space department material was quite rare, but it probably existed. However, he had only heard of Temporal material in books. Blub, Blub. (I am sorry, Master. I let you down again.) Delta¡¯s eyes were full of disappointment. It lowered its head and didn¡¯t dare to meet Bai Qi¡¯s gaze. Seeing this, Bai Qi chuckled and said, ¡°It¡¯s okay. Didn¡¯t we make progress yet again? Do you feel any changes in your body?¡± ¡°Changes?¡± Delta thought for a moment and said, ¡°I think so, but it seems like there isn¡¯t.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Delta had encountered this situation before. Despite each evolution ending in failure, Delta seemed to undergo some change as its evolution period continued to lengthen. While some of these changes enhanced speed, others improved physical fitness, and some even enhanced spirit power. Still, most of these changes were directed towards enhancing the Energy Value. Bai Qi boldly speculated that if Delta could maintain the evolution for longer, it might learn a skill or two. ¡°We lasted for half an hour this time. Maybe we can gain something.¡± Bai Qi put his hand on Delta¡¯s head and started to check its data carefully. [Name]: Ancestral Beast [Nature]: None [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Growth Level]: Second Stage, Four Level [Skills]: Savage Charge (Mid-Level ¨C Awakening), Heart of Evolution (High Level ¨C Perfect) [Energy Value]: 4.1000 [Condition]: Evolvable Savage Charge is awakening? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened, and he immediately focused his spirit power on Savage Charge. [Skill Name]: Savage Charge [Skill Level]: Mid-Level [Skill Description]: Basic skill, it damages the enemy with a fast charge. [Skill Upgrade]: ??? ¨C Awakening: Specific data not known. Evolution Plan: Absorb a large amount of Space Power. Originally there were five options, but now there was only one option left: to awaken the skill. Though there wasn¡¯t a detailed description of the skill, the Evolution Plan outlined the specifics clearly. Failed to evolve successfully but awakened a skill instead? Bai Qi¡¯s mouth curled up slightly. It really required special materials, and a Space Skill, which was not bad at all. Delta, too, got the news that it could awaken a Space Skill from Bai Qi. It looked more determined, filled with joyous surprise. If it could become stronger, then it needed to train harder. Knowing Delta¡¯s direction of improvement, Bai Qi directly handed over all his remaining Space Crystal Fragments to Delta and activated the Evolution Egg. He was merely testing the effects just now, but now that it was certain that the space department material was effective, it would naturally produce better results with the Evolution Egg. Soon, Delta voluntarily broke the Golden Egg, and the Space Crystal Fragments disappeared completely, but there was no change in Delta¡¯s body. ¡°Is it still short of materials?¡± Looking at the Savage Charge that still hadn¡¯t awakened successfully, Bai Qi scratched his head in annoyance. Although he had evenly split the Space Crystal Fragments with Bai Qiucha, they were numerous enough but still couldn¡¯t help Delta awaken the skill. ¡°Should I borrow some from Qiucha?¡± Giving it some thought, Bai Qi decided against it. Considering Delta¡¯s feedback, it seemed like even if Bai Qiucha¡¯s Space Crystal Fragments were poured into it, it still wouldn¡¯t be enough. Unless they had a complete Space Crystal Stone, it might be able to awaken successfully then. An intermediate skill awakening that consumed Mythical Material, Delta truly lived up to its name of Gold-Swallowing Beast. ¡°You¡¯ve rested enough. Let¡¯s go out and see if there¡¯s anything else.¡± Bai Qi put away Delta and left the Secret Realm, only to find that Bai Qiucha was already outside. They were left here by Bai Heguang for training, and staying in their personal Secret Realm would not yield any results. Bai Qiucha just had a short rest and then she came out. As for her purpose, it is naturally to find the Ferocious Beasts for actual combat training. ¡°Bai Qi, you are out as well. Good timing. I am planning to go deeper into the Thousand Cliff Stone Forest. Want to join?¡± Because the Jiuyou Darkbird had previously rushed into the Stone Tower Secret Realm, the ferocious beasts in the vicinity had long since left. If they wanted to find beasts for battle, they had to go deeper. ¡°Alright!¡± Bai Qi looked around and did not see the figure of the Blood Scythe Wraith. He knew that it must be hiding. Bai Heguang left the Blood Scythe Wraith to monitor their training. If it did not hide, no beast would dare approach, making their training pointless. Unless they encounter danger, the Blood Scythe Wraith would remain hidden. Both of them were Four Stage Beast Masters, with strong physique. Even without summoning their pets, they quickly moved far away from the area that they initially deemed safe. Hiss¡­ Soon, the two encountered their first ferocious beast. [Name]: Wind Snake [Attribute]: Wind type [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Growth Level]: Third Stage, second level [Introduction]: A creature living atop cliffs, capable of short flights with the help of strong winds. ¡°Only third stage?¡± Seeing that the enemy only a third stage creature, both Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha exhibited a lack of interest. ¡°Should we continue atop my bone dragon instead? It might be faster and scare off some lower creatures.¡± Bai Qiucha, upon noticing the situation, planned to summon his Bone Dragon to drive off the Wind Snake, but Bai Qi stopped him. ¡°It¡¯s fine, I can use this time to train my four pets.¡± As for Alpha and Husky, they could probably instantly drain the Wind Snake of its energy and blood. However, they were a good match for Delta, whose level hadn¡¯t yet caught up. It would be a confidence boost for Delta. ¡°Four pets? Alright.¡± Bai Qiucha didn¡¯t object and stepped aside. After seeing the Ancestral Beast summoned by Bai Qi, he couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Ancestral Beast? Bai Qi, have you not yet decided its specific development direction?¡± The reason why many Beast Masters preferred Ancestral Beasts was due to their diverse evolution types giving them more options. For those indecisive Beast Masters, it was definitely a good choice. ¡°Not really, it¡¯s just that Delta¡¯s situation is a bit peculiar.¡± Bai Qi gave a simple explanation of Delta¡¯s situation, which caused Bai Qiucha to suddenly understand, but also worry a bit. The training value of an Ancestral Beast that couldn¡¯t evolve was a bit low. ¡°It¡¯s fine, I think I¡¯ve found a solution.¡± Bai Qi patted Delta¡¯s head and pointed to the Wind Snake still hovering in the air, ¡°Delta, try defeating it.¡± Grunt Grunt! (Okay, Master!) Facing the Wind Snake which had the advantage of being in the air, Delta showed no signs of dismay and instead emitted fighting spirit, roaring violently at the Wind Snake! Hiss¡­ Seeing that the opponent only sent out a second stage creature, the Wind Snake felt provoken. It hissed and directed a whirlwind towards Delta. The whirlwind was fast and reached Delta quickly, but it was effortlessly dodged by Delta. Despite still being unable to evolve, Delta had received a lot of enhancements from numerous materials boosting both its reaction speed and basic attributes. Thus, dodging this sort of attack was a breeze. The Wind Snake didn¡¯t mind, and once again spewed out several whirlwinds, even mixed with a few streams of venom. Seeing this, Delta increased the frequency of its evasions using the terrain of the Thousand Cliff Stone Forest to avoid the Wind Snake¡¯s attacks. However, the Wind Snake was a rightful inhabitance of the area; its knowledge of the terrain appeared superior to Delta¡¯s. Unknowingly, Delta was cornered. But the Wind Snake had no intention of charging directly. After enshrouding its figure in a whirlwind, it successfully randed a sneak attack on Delta from behind, opening its huge mouth. As it¡¯s basic instinct to carry out sneak attacks was triggered. The Wind Snake was no exception. However, just as the Wind Snake¡¯s fangs were about to bite into Delta, the latter suddenly spun around, and swiftly slammed into the beast. Bang! Caught off guard, the Wind Snake was sent flying by Delta, and its two sharp fangs shattered. They traced a graceful parabola in the air before falling to the ground. On the other hand, Delta didn¡¯t even suffer a scratch. ¡°This one¡¯s really tough¡­¡± Seeing the Wind Snake¡¯s failed sneak attack and Delta¡¯s counterattack, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. He had clearly seen the Wind Snake¡¯s fangs pierce Delta¡¯s skull, yet it had no effect. Instead, it was the Wind Snake that ended up injured. Moreover, for such an innocent creature like Delta to pull off such a tricky move was surprising. It had successfully executed a reverse sneak attack. However, it was a pity that although Delta¡¯s head was tough, its Savage Charge needed a certain distance for acceleration. The close distance hadn¡¯t been enough to deal a significant blow. Once the Wind Snake recovered from the shock, it immediately responded with a direct hit. Hiss¡­ After being tricked once, the Wind Snake was naturally hesitant to get close to Delta again. After instinctively retaliated, it immediately drew some distance. However, before the Wind Snake could adjust its status and mount another attack, it saw a burst of light flash by, followed by a similar-looking black Wind Snake flying toward it through the whirlwinds. Delta had already disappeared from sight. Wind Snake:¡±???¡± The already dazed Wind Snake was even more confused. As it belatedly noticed the ¡°comrade¡± darting toward it, it was instantly hit in the face by the black Wind Snake. The considerable force of the impact was so high that it shattered the surrounding space, and the snake, now dizzy, fell from the sky. After the Wind Snake fell, the black snake slithered slowly back to Bai Qi¡¯s side, affectionately rubbing its head against Bai Qi¡¯s forehead. ¡°This is¡­ your Ancestral Beast?¡± Bai Qiucha looked at the dramatically transformed Delta in surprise, obviously not quite understanding. ¡°Delta easily evolves when affected by external energy, but with only a change in appearance.¡± Bai Qi patted Delta¡¯s head, very pleased with its first battle performance. Although it could only change forms and still only used Savage Charge, the effect was surprisingly good. Moreover, it seemed as though some space attributes were included in that impact? Chapter 203 - Chapter 203: Chapter 199: Orochi? Chapter 203: Chapter 199: Orochi? Translator: 549690339 ¡°It can dothat?¡± Looking at Delta, which was gradually degenerating back into the form of an Ancestral Beast, Bai Qiucha thought it was ridiculously inconceivable, yet somehow totally expected. A creature that couldn¡¯t evolve, when placed in Bai Qi¡¯s hands, could surprisingly exert unexpected effects. Yes, that was normal. Considering Bai Qi¡¯s three beast-like creatures that were anything but ordinary, Bai Qiucha was quite interested in what Bai Qi could nurture Delta into. Moreover, it seemed that Delta¡¯s victorious strike on the Wind Snake held some significance. As Delta¡¯s Beast Master, Bai Qi naturally noticed the uniqueness of that strike. ¡°Although it hasn¡¯t completely awakened yet, it seems to have obtained a bit of Space Attributes?¡± Bai Qi stroked the fluff on his chin. It seemed that when Alpha was awakening the Withering Breath, it was similar and also obtained a part of the Power of Death effect in advance. ¡°So, the way to awaken skills is to absorb a sufficient amount of Attribute materials? Hmm¡­ quite a straightforward and crude method.¡± Considering how Alpha had absorbed the Power of Death from the Dead Beasts to awaken its skills, and combining it with Delta¡¯s Awakening skill plan for the Savage Charge, Bai Qi had roughly estimated the method of awakening. An enormous amount of Space Power huh¡­ why not let teacher take us to explore a few more abandoned secret realms? Just as this thought emerged in Bai Qi¡¯s mind, he dismissed it himself. If Heguang hadn¡¯t been nearby last time, they might have been completely annihilated like the Stone Tower Secret Realm. They couldn¡¯t risk the chance he might not be close by next time. We might as well buy it ¡­ Thinking of the high price of Space Materials, a terrifying aura suddenly erupted from Bai Qi. He took out his dissection knife and swiftly dissected the Wind Snake into countless components, classifying and storing each one. A mosquito¡¯s leg was also meat, he couldn¡¯t afford to waste it. Having dealt with the Wind Snake, they resumed their journey. On the way, although they met quite a few Ferocious Beasts, they had relatively low Double Levels. Thus, they left most of them to Delta, who was more than happy to handle them. Chug chug! (Master, I¡¯ve defeated another Ferocious Beast!) Delta, now evolved into a Burying Beetle, dragged a Claw Rat in front of Bai Qi, looking like a child waiting for praise from their parents. ¡°You did well.¡± Bai Qi patted Delta¡¯s head in encouragement. A dark red Degeneration Light emerged from Delta¡¯s body, restoring it to its original form of an Ancestral Beast. Despite still being unable to maintain or control its evolved state, Delta was gradually able to determine when it degenerated on its own, which didn¡¯t drain too much of its energy. In a way, this could also be considered progress. ¡°Bai Qi, there¡¯s a big one coming.¡± As Bai Qi was dissecting the Claw Rat, Bai Qiucha suddenly became alert. Bai Qi reacted immediately, found a rock to hide behind, and summoned Alpha. This was the real wilderness, and the first duty of a Beast Master was to protect themselves. Soon, a giant python with a tiger¡¯s head appeared before the two of them. ¡°ASoul Race Ferocious Beast? No, this is a Beast Soul Warrior¡¯s spirit animal!¡± Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha exchanged glances, recognizing the difference between this tiger-headed python soul and the other Soul Race. Sure enough, after the appearance of the tiger-headed python, a man dressed in black leather appeared, with another similarly dressed figure following him. ¡°The Thousand Cliff Stone Forest is close to the Black Python Tribe. They might be Beast Soul Warriors from the Black Python Tribe.¡± Bai Qiucha clearly knew more about the Tribe than Bai Qi and quickly deduced the identities of the two men. ¡°Beast Soul Warriors? What are they doing here?¡± Bai Qi frowned slightly, looking at the approaching tiger-headed python. ¡°Did they escape from the tribe?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think so.¡± Bai Qiucha gave a bitter smile. ¡°Being able to condense a spirit animal means they have started to worship Ferocious Beasts. Even if the Ferocious Beasts let them return, they wouldn¡¯t want to.¡± Bai Qi understood, they were simply brainwashed, he hadn¡¯t expected the Ferocious Beasts to use religious tactics. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, they¡¯re probably here to catch low-level Ferocious Beasts, or to see if human adventurers have come here.¡± Bai Qiucha glanced at the large baskets on the two men¡¯s backs and deduced their purpose. Bai Qi nodded slightly, thinking about the initial training project from the association. The birth rate of Beast Soul Warriors was not high. In addition to people already living within the territory of the Tribe, they also captured humans from near the Federation to boost their numbers. Even the genius Beast Masters, who were highly regarded by local associations, couldn¡¯t resist the temptations of Beast Soul Warriors. Not to mention those who came here to seek adventure and wealth. The two Beast Soul Warriors didn¡¯t notice any signs of Bai Qi and the others and continued to search, following behind the Tiger Head Python. ¡°Why are there so few Ferocious Beasts today? we¡¯re getting close to the Federation¡¯s territory.¡± The Beast Soul Warrior leading the way seemed fed up. He stopped and leaned against a stone pillar to rest. The Beast Soul Warrior following behind didn¡¯t respond. Instead, he walked over to where Bai Qi had previously dissected the clawed rat and examined the area. ¡°It looks like some adventurers have been active in this area recently, and they probably haven¡¯t gone far yet,¡± he speculated. Upon hearing his companion¡¯s analysis, the resting Beast Soul Warrior perked up. ¡°Adventurers? If we can capture one and bring him back, Mr. Alpha will definitely reward us. Tian Zhong, you¡¯re not messing with me, are you?¡± ¡°When have you ever seen me make a mistake in my judgment?¡± Tian Zhong smiled and said, ¡°We should hurry up and move on. We are too close to the Federation, and we may easily encounter the Federation¡¯s Beast Masters.¡± He Shang nodded and directly mounted his tiger-headed python soul. Tian Zhong also summoned a giant Orochi and raced in the direction from which Bai Qi and the others had come. Upon hearing their conversation, Bai Qi¡¯s expression became grim. These guys, they really didn¡¯t see themselves as human anymore. However, it made sense when he thought about it. They had been living in a tribe with a culture of enslavement from a young age. If they viewed themselves and the Federation humans as the same, that would truly be strange. Although he understood their perspective, Bai Qi had no intention of letting them leave. After a brief exchange of glances with Bai Qiucha, they launched their attack together. Roar! The Skeleton Dragon, Bai Qiucha¡¯s Beast Control, lunged at the tiger-headed python soul. Meanwhile, Alpha was already closing in on the lesser version of the Orochi at an astonishing speed. ¡°Beast Masters?!¡± The appearance of Bai Qi and the others clearly startled them. However, having grown up in a tribe, they were by no means rookies with no battle experience, and they were able to quickly regroup. ¡°Tiger python, first soul technique, Tiger Cannon!¡± With an angry roar from He Shang, a green aura appeared around the tiger-headed python. The python opened its mouth wide and spewed out a massive energy wave that surged towards the Bone Dragon. Unfazed by the python¡¯s attack, the Bone Dragon effortlessly slapped away the energy wave and pushed the python towards a nearby cliff. At the same time, the Orochi also launched an attack on Alpha without using any skills, opening its gaping mouth and attempting to swallow Alpha whole. ¡°Are you acting so recklessly because you¡¯re confident in your soul form?¡± Ever since Bai Yuxiao joined in their training, Bai Qi realized the advantages of a soul form through their constant battles. Immunity to physical attacks, an elusive presence, and the ability to attack the soul directly¡­ In other words, Soul Race entities were the stuff of nightmares for enemies that relied on physical attack. ¡°Kid, you¡¯ve chosen the wrong opponent.¡± Bai Qi looked at Tian Zhong, who had mistakenly identified Alpha as a physical combat type, in sympathy. ¡°Alpha, help this poor kid clean up. Living with eight heads¡ªit must be nice for you, huh?¡± Crackle crackle! (Understood.) Having sensed the faint hostility coming from Bai Qi¡¯s soul, Alpha once again spread his Bone Wings to evade the Orochi¡¯s attack. Wielding the Sword of Death, he sliced directly into the Orochi¡¯s head. Roar! Accompanied by the painful wail of its other seven heads, one of Orochi¡¯s heads was chopped off by Alpha. A vast wound was left behind, covered in a black aura that slowly began to creep up the Orochi¡¯s body. Well, at least it looks like it can continue to corrode through the wound. That¡¯s a bit of consolation. Seeing this, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Meanwhile, Tian Zhong¡¯s face was twisted with pain as he let out a painful cry. ¡°How could you possibly hurt my Orochi!¡± As an active Beast Soul Warrior in the Black Python Tribe, Tian Zhong¡¯s strength was naturally not weak. If gauged using the Federation¡¯s criteria, he was at the Four-Stage level. With the special characteristics of his beast soul, defeating ordinary Four-Stage Beast Masters was not a challenge. But now, his Orochi had actually had one of its heads cut off by a small skeleton. Understand this: the beast souls of Beast Soul Warriors were intimately connected with their spirits. Any injury to their beast soul was the equivalent of taking a knife to their own spirit. ¡°Orochi? Such a low-level name, you were destined to be a minor character.¡± Bai Qi looked at Tian Zhong with some disdain, and said, ¡°Alpha, finish him off.¡± Alpha nodded and immediately lunged at the remaining seven heads of the Orochi. But Tian Zhong had survived several life-or-death situations and quickly realized that the sword in Alpha¡¯s hand was no ordinary weapon. One of the Orochi¡¯s heads spewed gusts of wind to block Alpha¡¯s path, while the Orochi¡¯s main body quickly retreated and barraged Alpha with explosives. ¡°Wind, earth, thunder, fire, teeth; do you really think you¡¯re a real Orochi?¡± Bai Qi grimaced and looked at the different elemental attacks spewing from the Orochi¡¯s mouth with increasing disgust. ¡°A member of Ba Jieji, an Orochi, with many heads; you¡¯re so pretentious, I¡¯d feel guilty not smacking you down for the audience.¡± Crackle crackle! (Roger that!) Alpha deftly dodged the Orochi¡¯s onslaught. As a rune mark flashed in the palm of his hand, six vastly different figures appeared behind him. It was the Six Undead Corpses! ¡°You think having many heads gives you an advantage? Alpha, take him down!¡± Chapter 204 - Chapter 204: Chapter 200: The Ferocious Beast Behind the Scenes Appears Chapter 204: Chapter 200: The Ferocious Beast Behind the Scenes Appears Translator: 549690339 Just as the Six Corpse appeared, they saw the remaining seven heads of Orochi launching an attack against Alpha. Instantly, they formed a formation to start resisting. Gold, wood, water, fire, earth, darkness. The Six Corpse turned to their respective restrained properties, exerting all their abilities. Orochi¡¯s attack was successfully blocked. However, the level of Six Corpse was ultimately too low. Even with the counteractive properties, they were struggling to keep up with the energy value, and they began to show signs of weariness. At this moment, the Rune Mark in Alpha¡¯s palm flickered, and the rune array on the Six Corpse also flashed, surprisingly restoring their energy value. Energy transmission. This was an ability that Alpha had recently perfected, that allowed him to distribute his own energy value to the Six Corpse through a contract, aiding in their attacks. Correspondingly, Alpha could withdraw energy from the Six Corpse using this ability. In other words, with Six Corpse present, Alpha essentially added six mobile power charging points and output terminals. Unfortunately, the teachers opposed it, and Bai Qi didn¡¯t want to take the risk of a slave contract backlash. Otherwise, he really wanted Alpha to enter into a contract with hundreds of skeleton soldiers, promote directly to the Undead King, and dominate the field. As Six Corpse was being constrained, Orochi¡¯s advantage was suddenly obliterated. Meanwhile, Alpha seized the opportunity to get close and swiftly beheaded two more heads. The speed of decay from the Power of Death had also gradually increased. After losing three heads in a row, Tian Zhong realized how difficult Alpha was. He immediately tried to retrieve Orochi, but a complicated Rune Mark surfaced between his brows. Tian Zhong¡¯s movements also came to a halt. Was that a slave contract? Bai Qi immediately recognized the contract on Tian Zhong¡¯s forehead and became cautious. If Alpha could transmit energy to Six Corpse through a contract, a Beast Soul Warrior¡¯s owner could do the same. Having a Beast Soul Warrior, equivalent to a Four Stage one, as a servant, meant that the Beast Soul Warrior behind it was at least at the Fifth Stage. Or even higher! On the other side, Bai Qiucha, who was also beating up the tiger-headed python, encountered a similar situation. Both of them simultaneously gave up their current advantage and quickly regrouped. ¡°Be careful. The beast that enters into a contract with them can control two people, and it must be nearby. We¡¯d better act quickly.¡± Bai Qiucha¡¯s face was serious. Although it¡¯s unlikely for a Legend to come, encountering a King-Level creature could be disastrous. Before comprehending the view of the King, the pets of different departments would indeed suffer a lot. Hissss¡­ Soon, along with a chilling sound, a necklace around Tian Zhong¡¯s neck wriggled like a snake, slowly coiling up to Tian Zhong¡¯s forehead. Tian Zhong¡¯s initially pained expression had abruptly disappeared, replaced by a cold and evil look. ¡°Two pieces of trash dare to take back a polluted soul, do you want to kill me?!¡± ¡°Tian Zhong¡± cursed a few times and then looked towards Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha, without hiding his greed. ¡°But you two defeated them, your qualifications are certainly stronger, and with your souls to nourish me, I will definitely become the first to reach the king level in the tribe! Hahaha¡­¡± It¡¯s not¡­ King Level- Looking at ¡°Tian Zhong¡± who was laughing wildly, Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha¡¯s expressions changed abruptly, and their watchful eyes turned weird. ¡°Should we attack? This fool doesn¡¯t look too smart.¡± ¡°No rush, he seems to be at the Fifth Stage, let¡¯s wait until the main body arrives.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that too risky?¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of? Isn¡¯t the Blood Scythe Wraith still around?¡± ¡°Okay¡­¡± Seeing the two discussing privately, ¡°Tian Zhong¡± raised his head arrogantly, ¡°Come on, join our Black Python Tribe, I can sign an equal contract with you, and your pets can receive the protection of the Black Python Tribe.¡± As he spoke, the poisonous snake necklace also raised its head, revealing two fangs engraved with intricate runes. ¡°As long as it bites you once, you can obtain the power bestowed by me, a power you would never otherwise come into contact with¡­ huh, what are you doing!¡± ¡°Tian Zhong¡± didn¡¯t even finish his sentence when he saw Alpha swiftly beheading all the heads of Orochi, after which the Orochi was thoroughly corroded by the Power of Death and then vanished. As the Orochi disappeared, ¡°Tian Zhong¡± was also affected. The originally high head of the poisonous snake necklace drooped down, as though it was losing signal. However, shortly after, Bai Qi and the others heard the sound of stone pillars collapsing, and then a python as large as a skyscraper appeared before them. [Name]: Blackwater Python [Nature]: Water Department [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord ¡°How dare you interrupt your Lord Black Pipe¡¯s speech! You¡¯re not qualified to become my Beast Soul Warriors. Just be my sacrifices!¡± After that, Lord Black Pipe opened his big mouth and spat out a stream of pitch-black venom, covering the two of them. But before the venom could even land, I green net appeared and wrapped up all the venom spat out by Lord Black Pipe, then transforming into a giant slime. Crunch, crunch¡­ (Master, Gamma is feeling a bit overfed.) Even though Gamma was absorbing the venom from the Black-like Python with all his might, venom occasionally leaked out. However, he had no intentions of letting go. Instead, he absorbed even faster. As a food lover, not wasting food was a fundamental principle. ¡°What on earth is THIS?!¡± Witnessing the absorption of its venom by a lowly slime, the fury of the Black-like Python completely exploded. It intended to swallow Gamma directly. At this moment, the Skeleton Dragon descended from the sky and stomped on the Black-like Python¡¯s head, pressing it down, quickly followed by a standard dragon¡¯s breath, fully roasting the Python¡¯s skull. Even though the Black-like Python was a Fifth Stage creature, its bloodline level still remained that of a lord. In other words, the Black-like Python¡¯s maximum advantage consisted only of the basic stats of a Fifth Stage creature. But for them, these discrepancies were not considered discrepancies. ¡°Humans, you have completely enraged me!¡± The Skeleton Dragon rode over its face, and the Black-like Python collapsed completely. The Rune mark on its forehead flashed once, and Tian Zhong and He Shang¡¯s spirits floated up with a streak of light, merging into the Python¡¯s body. In an instant, the Python¡¯s power surged, and its body twisted madly trying to shake off the Skeleton Dragon. Its spiny tail directly swung towards the Skeleton Dragon. However, the Skeleton Dragon¡¯s stats were not to be easily surpassed. Even though it was one stage lower than the Python, the difference wasn¡¯t significant, so it also countered with a tail attack. BANG! Upon impact, the spines on the Python¡¯s tail shattered. In contrast, the Skeleton Dragon remained unscathed, its ethereal flesh appeared stronger, and its power increased, pressing down the emerging Python. ¡°Cha, were you hiding your strength before, I never saw you this violent? Bai Qi, astonished, turned towards the Skeleton Dragon that effortlessly subdued the Black-like Python. ¡°Although the Skeleton Dragon takes up all my contract slots, correspondingly, I can unleash the power of the Skeleton Dragon based on my needs. There¡¯s a price later, though.¡± Summoning the spirit body or releasing the power of the Skeleton Dragon was no small feat. It tested both his physical and spiritual aptitude. If the battle lasted longer, it would be taxing. Bai Qi understood the explanation. Other Beast Masters were leveling up, Cha the Soul Communicator, was remembering passwords occasionally used to force decryptions. However, such abilities obviously come with a cost. Therefore, Bai Qi immediately instructed the Alpha, who quickly located the weak point of the Black-like Python. Bai Qi wasn¡¯t sure if that was the vital point. He made Alpha locate a relatively weak spot and turned Alpha into a razor-like drill. Using the Power of Death as a primary weapon, it forcefully drilled into the Black-like Python. ¡°No, you damn people, if I die, the Black Python Tribe will immediately track you down!¡± Feeling the proximity of Alpha, who was inside it, the Black-like Python squirmed in pain, cursing aloud. ¡°Got it, we¡¯ll hit and run.¡± Bai Qi nodded knowingly, snapped his fingers, and Alpha, wreaking havoc within the Python, got the hint immediately. Directly using the Blade of Death to stab at the Python¡¯s brain. Even though the Death Power could not be extracted, it didn¡¯t mean the Blade of Death couldn¡¯t amuse them. Having been stabbed by the Blade of Death, the Python lost consciousness instantly. Bai Qi immediately summoned Alpha back and signaled Bai Qiucha to remove the parts of the Python infected by the Power of Death. It may not have been a King-level creature, but the Python was at the Fifth Stage. Properly treated parts from its body could sell for a decent amount. The two barely managed to deal with the Python¡¯s corpse, then turned their attention to Tian Zhong and He Shang, the Beast Soul warriors. They had been completely drained of their energy, their painful expressions frozen onto their faces. Bai Qi could understand a bit of the pain from being drained of all energy and spirit. But it seemed that there was still a significant difference. The tyranny of the Slave Contract was somewhat surprising to Bai Qi. He understood why Bai Heguang prevented him from researching it too deeply. ¡°We are indeed fortunate that our predecessors, like the Emperor, struggled hard, otherwise, we might have ended up as one of them.¡± Looking at the two dead men, Bai Qi felt a bit lucky. If he had traversed time a bit earlier or if he had been born in a slightly different location, it would have made a world of difference. Indeed, one¡¯s birth is a matter of technique. Bai Qi looked at the two of them, planning to ask Bai Qiucha to cremate them, and then noticed the Poison Snake necklace on their heads, promptly stopping Bai Qiucha. ¡°Didn¡¯t that fellow just say that the necklace was used to establish the Slave Contract?¡± Bai Qiucha was taken aback and said, ¡°Exactly, but this thing is custom tailored, using beast souls as a nucleus¡ªwe can¡¯t use it.¡± Bai Qi shook his head and said, ¡°No worries, I just want to use it as a reference.¡± Able to contract remotely and control¡ªthe Ferocious Beast Tribe certainly had not wasted their years. Well¡­ It can be borrowed and learned from. Right, borrowed! Chapter 205 - Chapter 205: Chapter 201: Go! Spirit-Control Orb! Chapter 205: Chapter 201: Go! Spirit-Control Orb! Translator: 549690339 | Bai Qi gathered up Tian Zhong and He Shang¡¯s Poisonous Snake Necklaces, as well as the body of the Black Python. He then released a breath of dragon fire to clear away any remaining evidence, before retracing his path to their original location. If the ferocious beasts of the Black Python Tribe were operating in this area, their base could not be far from here. It was likely that other beasts might come to investigate, and if any of them were king level or higher, they wouldn¡¯t be as relaxed as they were now. Indeed, not long after they departed, two giant pythons appeared. Besides the breath of the skeleton dragon, they detected no other presence of any significance. ¡°Why would the Dragon Race operate here? Could it be that some secret realm has been discovered?¡± ¡°Are you a fool? The Dragon Race wouldn¡¯t be interested in the secret realms found here. We need to report to Lord Black Water immediately. The Federation maybe on the move.¡± ¡°So, you fear that the Federation will take action against us?¡± ¡°Of course! According to our spies, the humans have found another legendary giant dragon. They may seize this chance to attack us.¡± ¡°We must rush back then!¡± Meanwhile, Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha quickly returned to the vicinity of the Stone Tower Secret Realm. They only stopped after confirming no pursuers were trailing them. Bai Qiucha glanced over his shoulder, and said, ¡°We should be safe here. The Black Python Tribe would not venture this far.¡± Bai Qi nodded in agreement. This area was close to the Federation, and if high- level creatures of the Black Python Tribe approached, it would definitely draw the attention of the Federation¡¯s snare. Unless the Black Python Tribe planned to go to war with the Federation, they would not dare to risk venturing too closely. ¡°Let¡¯s stop here for today and continue our training tomorrow morning.¡± Looking at the darkening sky, Bai Qi bade Bai Qiucha farewell and returned to his own secret realm. ¡°Whew, this day has been more fulfilling than the intense training days.¡± First, Alpha awakened his transcendent skill ¨C Sword of Death, then they discovered a way to further strengthen Delta, and finally they encountered a Beast Soul Warrior. It had been a fruitful day. ¡°I better process the spoils first.¡± Bai Qi summoned all four of his pets, then began to distribute the materials found on the Black Python. ¡°Split half and give it to Cha, the poison gland to Gamma and Schuckey, the bones to Alpha and Six Corpse for soup, the scales can be used to enhance the defenses of Gamma and Delta, and the meat for everyone to freshen up their meals. Yes, that should do it.¡± After Bai Qi finished allocating the materials, Alpha got to work. The large snake corpse was quickly deconstructed into numerous parts. Awoo- (I¡¯ve been thinking about going vegetarian lately, so I¡¯ll pass.) Click Pluck Click Pluck? (Beta, you don¡¯t want it? Then Gamma will eat it for you.) Thump Thump! (Thank you, Master!) Gamma and Delta immediately began devouring their share. The flesh of a fifth-stage creature was a huge tonic for them, especially for the lowest-level Delta, which could increase its energy value. Watching his four pets enjoying their meal, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. He then began to study the Poisonous Snake Necklace he had recovered from Tian Zhong. Perhaps because the Black Python was already dead, the necklace had lost its original luster, but the overall structure was very well-preserved. ¡°Schuck, help me extract all the runes on it.¡± Bai Qi handed the necklace to Schuck, who immediately understood what to do. He scanned the Poisonous Snake Necklace, and a holographic image of the necklace appeared. Bai Qi fiddled with the holographic image, removing all irrelevant parts until only a complicated array was left. ¡°No doubt, the slave contract used by the Founding Emperor Period to bind Ferocious Beasts was evolved from the Ferocious Beast Tribe.¡± Looking at the array, which structurally resembled the Slave Contract, Bai Qi immediately brightened. The other features didn¡¯t matter, but the function of remote contracting and control was worth his attention. ¡°Schuck, list all the runes separately and compare them with the Slave Contract, then identify the different runes.¡± ¡°Acknowledged.¡± The night passed quickly. Having been well-fed, Gamma was still in deep sleep, while Delta was already undertaking its daily ramming training. Next to it was the Six Corpse, who was training with Alpha. As for Schuck, he was accompanying Bai Qi in his lab, studying the Poisonous Snake Necklace in detail. ¡°As expected, humans aren¡¯t the only ones who¡¯ve evolved over time. The Ferocious Beasts have also made considerable advances over the years.¡± Bai Qi looked at the nearly-decomposed array in front of him and a smile appeared on his face. Although the runes used by the Black Python Tribe were somewhat different from the ancient runes in the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, and the array was distinctly more complex, with Schuck¡¯s cooperation, Bai Qi was able to roughly understand the structure of the array on the Poisonous Snake Necklace. The structure of the array on the Poisonous Snake Necklace was similar to that of the slave contract, but the Black Python Tribe had added a lot of runes to enhance control and extraction efficiency on top of that. However, Bai Qi was not interested in these runes. He focused on the other parts. ¡°Spirit Power storage and amplification structure, is this a kind of a WiFi signal booster?¡± The reason why the Black Python could remotely communicate with them through Tian Zhong¡¯s body relied on the amplification feature of this necklace. Otherwise, with the power shown by the Black Python, it wouldn¡¯t have been able to carry out such a trick. ¡°If I make a spirit power storage device following this pattern, it should trigger the second-tier rune without a contract, right?¡± Bai Qi worked on the holographic projection for a while, removing all irrelevant runes, keeping only the most fundamental storage and amplification structure, then looked at Husky and said, ¡°Schuck, make a similar apparatus based on this rune.¡± Although the Poisonous Snake Necklace obviously made on a considerable scale, the metal used was clearly designed for spirit power conduction, but Bai Qi wasn¡¯t interested in it at all. With Etherium Liquid Gold at his disposal, he had no need to search for other metals. ¡°Understood.¡± Schuck nodded, splitting off a thread of Etherium Liquid Gold to construct the basic rune structure, and then gave it a shell. Very quickly, a dog head pendant was presented to Bai Qi. ¡°When did you start sharing Beta¡¯s peculiar taste, Schuck¡­¡± Bai Qi looked at the peculiar dog head pendant in his hand, his eye twitching slightly. ¡°I didn¡¯t complete the final step.¡± Confronted by Bai Qi¡¯s questioning, Schuck promptly heaped the blame on Beta, who guiltily avoided their gaze. *Woofwoofl* (This is art, you guys don¡¯t understand.) ¡°Fine. As long as it works the same.¡± Sighing, Bai Qi infused the pendant with spirit power. One by one the runes on the pendant lit up, until Bai Qi was unable to channel any more spirit power into it; only then did it finally return to tranquillity. ¡°Just as expected.¡± Witnessing the successful experiment, Bai Qi nodded contentedly. The spirit power storage device was ready. As long as he optimized the second ¨C stage evolution process of the runes, there should be no more problems. No sooner had he thought of this than Bai Qi instantly called up the second-tier runes, keeping only the most basic spirit power-energy conduction structure, and left an input port for the storage device; thus, a complete second-tier evolution process for the runes was finalized. ¡°Once we return, I need to test it on a skeleton soldier and adjust it accordingly. Then it should be flawless.¡± Bai Qi stretched lazily, about to turn off the projection and rest for a while, but lay eyes on the rune on the Poisonous Snake Necklace from which he¡¯d removed everything but a simple contract structure which birthed a new thought in him. ¡°If I activate the contract rune array from a distance using a spirit power storage device, it shouldn¡¯t be counted as a contract space, right?¡± In the Stone Tower Secret Realm¡­ Having waited for quite some time, Bai Qiucha suddenly looked up to see an excited Bai Qi in front of her, and asked, ¡°Are you okay? Why did you stay in the secret realm for so long?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine. Just tinkered with something and thought I¡¯d test it on a ferocious beast.¡± Bai Qiucha raised her eyebrows at his words, remembering the Poisonous Snake Necklace that Bai Qi had taken earlier, and asked, ¡°Are you planning to test that necklace on beasts?¡± ¡°Sort of, though I modified it a bit.¡± Bai Qi nodded and Bai Qiucha upon hearing it, quickly cautioned, ¡°Don¡¯t, remember the incidents in the past about people trying to steal beast souls using ferocious beasts? It always ends badly.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I don¡¯t want our teacher to denounce me.¡± Bai Qi chuckled and countered, ¡°By the way, didn¡¯t you mention once that all your seven contract spaces are occupied by the Skeleton Dragon?¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, responding, ¡°Yes, when my dad had me contract with the Skeleton Dragon, all of my contract spaces were taken up by it. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand the Skeleton Dragon¡¯s power.¡± ¡°So that means it is absolutely impossible for you to contract any additional pets now?¡± ¡°That¡¯s correct.¡± Bai Qiucha looked at Bai Qi curiously. ¡°Why? Is there a problem?¡± Bai Qi revealed a reassured smile on his face, took out a red and white metallic orb, and offered it to Bai Qiucha, ¡°Do you want to contract another pet?¡± Taken by surprise at his words, Bai Qiucha was looking at the high-tech orb in her hand. ¡°Contract a pet? With this?¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°However, it¡¯s still in the experimental phase, so I¡¯m not sure how it will work.¡± After the thought of activating contract runes using the Spirit Power Storage Device occurred, Bai Qi hadn¡¯t been able to stop himself. He immediately started working on it till he made a finished product just now. He initially intended to find an unawakened person to try it out, but now that he had an excellent guinea pig in front of him, there was no need to go far. Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Bai Qiucha was momentarily speechless. For humanity to contract pets, the one and only method was through rune marks¡ªcontracting pets via mechanical devices seemed far-fetched, let alone for someone whose contract spaces were fully occupied. But seeing Bai Qi¡¯s anticipation to try it out, Bai Qiucha didn¡¯t outright reject him. Instead, she asked, ¡°What¡¯s the name of this device? How do I operate it?¡± Bai Qi explained, ¡°It¡¯s quite simple to use. Infuse the button with spirit power, look for a pet, and toss it. As for the name, I was thinking of calling it the Spirit¡­forget that, how about Spirit-Control Orb?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t forget to yell out, ¡®Go! Spirit-Control Orb!¡¯ before you throw it.¡± Chapter 206 - Chapter 206: Chapter 202: Successful Contract Chapter 206: Chapter 202: Successful Contract Translator: 549690339 Upon seeing Bai Qi¡¯s excited look, Bai Qiucha was left speechless. He pushed the Spirit-Control Orb back and said, ¡°Forget it, this isn¡¯t really suitable for me.¡± Although he was interested in contracting with another pet beast, having to shout that embarrassing slogan was too much for him. He preferred to stick with his skeleton dragon till the end. ¡°Cough, then you can just toss it out.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head and said, ¡°Shouting a slogan makes it seem more imposing, doesn¡¯t it?¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Bai Qiucha begrudgingly accepted the Spirit- Control Orb. He examined the button filled with runes at the border where red and white met on the orb and said, ¡°So, I have to inject my spirit power here, right?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°The spirit power stored won¡¯t last long, so it¡¯s best if you inject it when you find a beast you like.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded in response and then tried to infuse the orb with his spirit power. The runes of the Spirit-Control Orb lit up with complex symbols, storing his spirit power within. ¡°You really have created a mechanical device that can store spirit power?¡± Bai Qiucha looked at Bai Qi in surprise and said, ¡°I¡¯ve only heard that treasures can have this capability. Can the Mechanical Engineering Department do it, too?¡± Bai Qi shrugged and explained, ¡°Actually, from a certain perspective, treasures are just ancient mechanical engineering. The underlying principles are similar. And with the necklace as a reference, mine is more of a copy.¡± A copy? There were numerous mechanical engineers around, but he had yet to see anyone else making copies. Bai Qiucha shook his head with a bitter smile. Being with Bai Qi, he was always encountering unexpected surprises. Even if Bai Qi said the extra contract might not be successful, just having a device that could store spirit power was shocking enough. Moreover, Bai Qiucha had the feeling that this Spirit-Control Orb that Bai Qi had tinkered with might work. Fearing a further encounter with a beast from the Black Python Tribe, Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha decided to proceed in the opposite direction. Along the way, they encountered numerous ferocious beasts, but Bai Qiucha showed no sign of taking action. ¡°Cha, this is just an experiment. Why not just pick one randomly?¡± Bai Qi helplessly watched as Bai Qiucha continued to observe the ferocious beasts. He used to think that Bai Qiucha was just a bit rigid, but now he realized that this wasn¡¯t rigidity¡ªit was chronic indecision! ¡°That won¡¯t do. What if it actually works, and I don¡¯t like the beast selected? I need to choose carefully.¡± Bai Qiucha flatly rejected Bai Qi¡¯s suggestion with a serious face and resumed his selection. ¡°Or we can just wait until we¡¯re back at headquarters and try it with Old Lady Fan. After all, mine is only the first version, and there¡¯s still a lot that needs to be changed.¡± Right after he finished speaking, Bai Qi heard a loud boom from the front, and an orange Thunder Rat appeared before the two. [Name]: Thunder Rat [Nature]: Lightning Attribute [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Elite [Description]: True to its name, the Thunder Rat is small but extremely bad- tempered. It is known to occasionally attack its companions with electrical currents. Some Beast Masters have even wondered if this is the Thunder Rat¡¯s way of showing affection. ¡°I¡¯ve decided on this one!¡± The moment the Thunder Rat appeared, Bai Qiucha¡¯s eyes lit up. He injected all his spirit power into the Spirit-Control Orb and threw it at the Thunder Rat. As expected, he missed. Bam!!! The Thunder Rat, seeing Bai Qiucha blindly throwing things at it, was immediately filled with electricity. It was clearly irritated. ¡°Brother, hold it down before you throw it.¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly at the sight. Bai Qiucha realized his mistake, promptly activated his Bone Armor mode, defused the electricity around the Thunder Rat, and held it down. ¡°And then what do I do?¡± Bai Qi paused and said, ¡°Inject spirit power and then strike the Spirit-Control Orb on the Thunder Rat.¡± Bai Qiucha did as instructed. He took the Spirit-Control Orb and lightly hit the Thunder Rat with it. The Spirit-Control Orb immediately split open, projecting an array on the Thunder Rat. Bam! Bam! Feeling the array cover it, the Thunder Rat instinctively felt something was wrong and started struggling frantically, causing the projected array to wobble. Soon, the spirit power inside the Spirit-Control Orb was completely depleted and the orb closed up again while the array disappeared. ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± Bai Qiucha looked at the still struggling Thunder Rat in front of him, tried to sense for any changes, but found no signs of a contract between him and the Thunder Rat. Bai Qi took the Spirit-Control Orb from Bai Qiucha and checked it. There was no problem with the structure. The projected array was correct, but the Thunder Rat was too resistant, causing excessive consumption of spirit power, making it unable to maintain a contract. ¡°I suppose it makes sense in games to beat the pet into submission before contracting.¡± Bai Qi sighed, his eyes on the Thunder Rat that, despite being immobilized, continued to struggle. He then relayed his thoughts to Bai Qiucha. ¡°So, incapacitate it before trying again?¡± Bai Qiucha was startled as he looked at the Thunder Rat in his hand. A burst of dragon aura directly exploded onto him, causing the Thunder Rat to immediately roll his eyes and faint. Subsequently, Bai Qiucha infused his spirit power again, repeating the previous operation. This time, thearray was firmly imprinted on the top of the Thunder Rat¡¯s head, quickly forming a complete contract rune. At the same time, Bai Qiucha felt a certain special link had formed between him and the Thunder Rat. He could slightly sense what the Thunder Rat was thinking, but he couldn¡¯t understand as clearly as he could with the Skeleton Dragon. However, it really felt very similar to after forming a contract! ¡°Bai Qi, I think I can really sense the consciousness of the Thunder Rat now.¡± Bai Qiucha¡¯s face was full of surprise. He immediately deactivated his bone armor and carefully examined the state of the Thunder Rat. Although his talent as a Soul Communicator allowed him to cross the double level and contract the Skeleton Dragon, he was naturally envious of others who could make contracts with multiple beasts. ¡°Did it work?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. Cha didn¡¯t have any contract slots, neither now nor in the future. If they could contract successfully this way, didn¡¯t that mean the Spirit- Control Orb was truly successful in their research? He was indeed a genius! ¡°However, it seems that I only have a simple connection with the Thunder Rat. I can¡¯t control it to do anything else, and I can¡¯t sense its state.¡± Bai Qiucha sensed for a while, but he couldn¡¯t check the Thunder Rat¡¯s state freely like he could with the Bone Dragon. ¡°Ahem¡­ Strictly speaking, the Thunder Rat didn¡¯t make a contract with you, but with this Spirit-Control Orb.¡± Bai Qi referred to the Spirit-Control Orb in Bai Qiucha¡¯s hand and said, ¡°I set the core of the array on the Spirit-Control Orb. All you did was provide spirit power.¡± ¡°The reason why you can sense the consciousness of the Thunder Rat is also because the spirit power driving the array is yours.¡± Bai Qiucha was taken aback and said, ¡°So, if someone else activates this Spirit- Control Orb, the Thunder Rat may listen to him.¡± ¡°Not likely.¡± Bai Qi denied this directly, Bai Qiucha then sighed with relief. But before he spoke again, Bai Qi¡¯s next sentence almost caused him to spit blood. ¡°Because I worried about problems, the structure of the contract was very simple. Even if a contract was made with the Thunder Rat, it could potentially runaway.¡± After listening to Bai Qi, Bai Qiucha sighed quietly and said, ¡°I don¡¯t care anymore. I¡¯m already satisfied that I could contract another beast. If I train it slowly, it will always listen to me.¡± ¡°By the way, were there any other problems?¡± Bai Qi thought for a while and said, ¡°There should be no more¡­right?¡± Bai Qiucha realized what he meant. Just as he was about to check the state of the Thunder Rat, it suddenly awakened. He blankly stared at Bai Qiucha, who had formed an unknown connection with it, for a long time without any action. Seeing this, Bai Qiucha¡¯s eyes immediately filled with a doting expression. He carefully put his hand on the Thunder Rat¡¯s head, gently patted it, and softly said, ¡°Little guy, you¡¯ll be my pet from now on.¡± Rat? The Thunder Rat obviously didn¡¯t quite understand Bai Qiucha¡¯s meaning. Before it had figured it out, it suddenly felt a terrifying consciousness enter its mind along with Bai Qiucha¡¯s spirit power, but it quickly withdrew. Despite this, the Thunder Rat was still startled and instinctively released protective electricity. Bai Qiucha, who was holding it, was also covered by the electricity, and his originally floating black hair instantly turned into an afro. Bai Qi carefully poked Bai Qiucha, who was smoking from the electricity, and said, ¡°Erm, Cha, are you okay?¡± ¡°Ahem, I¡¯m fine. The Thunder Rat was probably scared by the Skeleton Dragon, so it was a bit out of control.¡± Despite the strong sensation of numbness on his body, Bai Qiucha gently patted the Thunder Rat. Soothed by Bai Qiucha, the Thunder Rat slowly calmed down. This man and rat, in this way, formed their initial friendship. ¡°This scenario, why does it look so familiar to me? Divine possession?¡± Bai Qi, speechless at the sight of the man and the rat getting more familiar, coughed twice to interrupt this warm scene and said, ¡°Cha, can you describe exactly how you feel about the Spirit-Control Orb now? I need to make some targeted modifications.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Bai Qiucha, who had finally contracted his second pet, nodded repeatedly. Just as he was about to put away the Thunder Rat, he found that he couldn¡¯t put the Thunder Rat into the Beast Control Space like the Bone Dragon. ¡°Bai Qi, how do I put away the Thunder Rat? It can¡¯t enter the Beast Control Space without the Rune Mark, can it?¡± ¡°Put it away?¡± Bai Qi was stunned when he heard this and said reluctantly, ¡°Sorry, I haven¡¯t come up with a way to collect these pets. Why don¡¯t you just throw it into your secret realm?¡± ¡°¡­ What did you make it hollow for?¡± Bai Qi shrugged and said, ¡°Isn¡¯t it just for aesthetics? Are you planning to stuff the Thunder Rat into this small ball? And then set up a two-bedroom and one living room?¡± ¡°Forget I asked¡­¡± Bai Qiucha was left speechless. He could only silently put the Thunder Rat into the secret realm. Afterwards, he discussed the use of the Spirit-Control Orb with Bai Qi. Chapter 207 - Chapter 207: Chapter 203: The Emperors Secret Realm? Chapter 207: Chapter 203: The Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm? Translator: 549690339 ¡°So, you¡¯re saying that you can now somewhat understand the Thunderburst Mouse, but you can¡¯t directly issue commands to it via a contract, right?¡± Bai Qi summarized Bai Qiucha¡¯s user experience, taking the Spirit-Control Orb in his hands for an inspection. To prevent the contract spot from being occupied, Bai Qi simplified many Rune marks in the contract, keeping only a basic channel for Spirit Power communication. Looking at the situation now, the Spirit-Control Orb indeed freed itself from the impact of the contract slot, but it apparently also lost the ability to communicate directly with the pet beast. Saying anything about mutual growth was even more out of the question. ¡°It seems, indeed, that realizing both aspects is far-fetched.¡± Bai Qi frowned slightly, having initially pondered whether he could develop a new contract system through the Spirit-Control Orb. It turned out he was too optimistic. ¡°Actually, I think this is quite good.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s disappointment, Bai Qiucha immediately comforted him, ¡°While the proportion of Beast Masters among Federation citizens is increasingly higher, there are still many people in the Federation who can¡¯t awaken their talents. Even if they can¡¯t gradually become stronger like a Beast Master, having a pet beast partner is also wonderful.¡± ¡°That seems reasonable.¡± Bai Qi nodded, having once been one of those talentless individuals himself, he could understand this sentiment. Even though he couldn¡¯t grow like other Beast Masters, having a pet animal to communicate with was quite enjoyable. This was just the initial version. Maybe he could refine it to achieve the effect of a Rune contract, right? After all, weren¡¯t Rune contracts the result of the World Will Gaia¡¯s arrival, transforming it from the Slave Contract? Remembering this, Bai Qi immediately perked up again. The first-generation Spirit-Control Orb had many problems. Besides the low Spirit Power storage, there was also the issue of resistance from the targeted pet beast. After all, not everyone had a Bone Dragon to subdue the targeted pet beast through intimidation. Besides, there was the problem of accommodating the pet beast under contract. Speaking of which, how did Zeus manage with his Elf Ball? Did the pet beast shrink? Was it a space device? There were many problems to be solved. ¡°Thunderburst Mouse, use Thunder Flash''¡± Thun-der!!! Somewhere in the Thousand Cliff Stone Forest, a boyish young man was grinning as he commanded a Thunderburst Mouse and a Wind Snake to battle with a joyous expression. It had been a week since Bai Qiucha used the Spirit-Control Orb to contract the Thunderburst Mouse. After paying the price of numerous electric shocks, the Thunderburst Mouse¡¯s affinity towards Bai Qiucha soared. Now Bai Qiucha could command the Thunderburst Mouse in simple battles. In no time at all, the Wind Snake ¨C which had been unable to display its full strength under the intimidating influence of the Bone Dragon ¨C was stunned by a surge of electricity from the Thunderburst Mouse. The Thunderburst Mouse and Cha burst out cheering together. ¡°Job well done!¡± Bai Qiucha hugged the Thunderburst Mouse rushing towards him, giving it a thumbs-up in admiration. The Thunderburst Mouse seemed to enjoy such treatment, affectionately rubbing against Bai Qiucha. I didn¡¯t expect Cha to like adorable pet beasts so much. This is quite different from the Bone Dragon.¡± Leaning against a rock wall, Bai Qi watched Bai Qiucha, who was laughing as joyfully as any young trainer who had just contracted with a pet beast, and couldn¡¯t help feeling sentimental. They said you are what you observe, and Cha¡¯s baby face was indeed apt. An adorable child and an adorable pet beast make a perfect match. Blub-blub-blub-blub! (Master, I won again!) Delta, who had also finished his battle, clutched a Fierce Feathered Sparrow as it descended from the sky, reverting back to the form of an Ancestral Beast. ¡°Well done.¡± Bai Qi glanced at the Fierce Feathered Sparrow foaming at the mouth from being knocked out, and gave Delta a thumbs-up. Ever since it acquired some Space Attributes, Delta¡¯s Savage Charge also had its firing power significantly increased. Coupled with Delta¡¯s ability to change shape according to external energy, it had performed far beyond Bai Qi¡¯s expectations in actual combat. This was precisely why Delta¡¯s desire to battle had been fully ignited. It would challenge any Ferocious Beasts it encountered, regardless of whether it had a chance of victory. Blub-blub-blub-blub! (Delta is off to continue training.) Delta, praised by Bai Qi, wobbled its head happily and then journeyed to a stone pillar not too far away, training its skills autonomously. Bang! Bang! Bang!¡­ Watching the stone pillar under the intense shaking from Delta¡¯s Savage Charge, the smile on Bai Qi¡¯s face grew brighter. While it wasn¡¯t as quick as enhancing with Mythical resources, Delta had improved quite a lot in terms of its basic attributes by following this cycle of evolution and regression every day. While its individual statistics may not have been as high as those of Alpha and others, the balance among all its statistics made up for it, forming no weak points. Once Delta awakened its space skills, its output would also be sowing the seeds for a hexagonal pet beast! ¡°When will the teacher take us back? After all, I¡¯m hoping to get first place for those Mythical resources.¡± Thinking about the lost time for accumulating points, Bai Qi felt somewhat distressed. Although he gained a lot here, it could not match up to the two Mythical items that the first place winner would receive. Not to mention, he might be able to get another one using his accumulated points. Barely had his words left his mouth when the Blood Scythe Wraith, who had always hidden in the shadows, suddenly appeared, saying, ¡°Master Cha, someone is coming.¡± Alerted by the words of the Blood Scythe Wraith, both Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha instinctively called out their pet beasts, readying for battle. The Thousand Cliff Stone Forest was a lawless area, even when encountering other humans, one could not let down their guard. Suddenly, accompanied by a whooshing sound, a highly technological flying vehicle appeared in the sky. ¡°Kun Owl?¡± Bai Qi was the first to recognize the aircraft¡¯s model. The pilot of the Kun Owl seemed to have spotted them, too, slowing down and stopping in front of them. Upon seeing this, Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha glanced at each other. But once they saw Yi Yu and Wang Huai walking down from the Kun Owl, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but freeze. F ¡°Minister Yi, Captain Wang?¡± Yi Yu gave a faint smile. ¡°Bai Qi, I didn¡¯t expect to run into you here.¡± Then, Yi Yu noticed Bai Qiucha standing next to Bai Qi, as well as the Blood Scythe Wraith behind them. ¡°Is the son of the Bai Legend here too? Is the Bai Legend nearby?¡± Bai Qiucha shook his head. ¡°My father had some business to attend to, so he left earlier.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Yi Yu nodded, quickly noticing the explosive thunder mouse in Bai Qiucha¡¯s arms. ¡°Has the young master of the Bai family formed a contract with a new pet beast?¡± ¡°I could only form a contract with one pet beast, Minister Yi should know this.¡± Bai Qiucha shook his head, refraining from revealing anything about the Spirit- Control Orb. Bai Qi¡¯s invention was absolutely revolutionary. Until it was completely finished, he wouldn¡¯t lightly share it with anyone-let alone the Thirteenth Bureau. Seeing this, Bai Qi quickly stepped forward to change the subject. ¡°Minister Yi have you come personally because there¡¯s an issue with the Thousand Cliff Stone Forest?¡± In the previous Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm Event, Yi Yu had only made an appearance when Luo Xiang arrived. He had not appeared since then. Now, he had even personally led a team to the Thousand Cliff Stone Forest. There must be something here that attracted the Thirteenth Bureau. At Bai Qi¡¯s words, Yi Yu gave a faint smile. ¡°It¡¯s actually nothing special, we¡¯re just here to verify some discoveries.¡± ¡°I see, then we¡¯ll stop disturbing you.¡± Bai Qi understood, giving a slight nod to Wang Huai and the others as a gesture of farewell, before planning to leave. Through the previous Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm experience, Bai Qi had roughly figured out the relationship between the Beast Master Association and the Thirteenth Bureau. They could cooperate and maintain private relations, but there was no need to be too familiar. ¡°Please wait.¡± Seeing the two getting ready to leave, Yi Yu suddenly spoke. ¡°Since we¡¯ve run into each other, why don¡¯t the two of you join us? After all, the Thousand Cliff Stone Forest is close to the Black Python Tribe and can be quite dangerous.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi was taken aback. ¡°Wouldn¡¯t that be inappropriate?¡± If Yi Yu and the Special Operations team were on a unique mission, it wouldn¡¯t be right for them to follow along. Yi Yu chuckled. ¡°No worries, we may even ask for Bai Qi¡¯s help later.¡± Help? Could it be related to the secret realm? After exchanging glances, Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha both nodded. ¡°Then we¡¯ll take you up on that.¡± They had been battling ferocious beasts in the Thousand Cliff Stone Forest for the past few days and were almost tired of it. A change of pace would be good. Seeing their agreement, Yi Yu nodded with satisfaction. ¡°We are not far from our target, let¡¯s go there directly.¡± With that, Yi Yu took the lead and headed in the direction of the Black Python Bai Qi was slightly taken aback. He approached Wang Huai and asked, ¡°Captain Wang, your mission isn¡¯t in the Black Python Tribe, is it?¡± Wang Huai couldn¡¯t help but give a bitter smile. ¡°How could that be? With just us here, if we go into the Black Python Tribe which houses a legendary beast, aren¡¯t we courting death?¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± They had just killed a ferocious beast and two beast soul warriors from the Black Python Tribe a few days ago. If they were to go there now, it would be like looking for trouble. How are you here, Bai Qi? Aren¡¯ t you supposed to be training with the Beast Master Association?¡± Tangmiao joyfully skipped to Bai Qi¡¯s side. Then, noticing the four Rune Marks on the back of Bai Qi¡¯s hand, she couldn¡¯t help exclaiming, ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯ve reached the fourth stage?¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°I just upgraded a few days ago.¡± Tangmiao: ¡°¡­¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s confirmation, Wang Huai couldn¡¯t help but glance at Li Xusheng. ¡°Xusheng, are you sure that Bai Qi was still at the second stage when you went to Gusu City?¡± LiXushengnodded. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°I suddenly feel worthless.¡± Wang Huai heaved a deep sigh, clearly finding it hard to believe. The Baili brothers also nodded in agreement. ¡°Bai Qi, you really are¡­¡± ¡°Amazing.¡± Bai Qi smiled, ¡°Thankyou. I was just lucky.¡± If not for the benefits of the Evolution Egg and Green Dragon Scales glitch, and the addition of the Phantom Spirit Potion, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to ¡¯ upgrade so quickly. If one were to talk about genuine talent, only individuals like Bai Qiucha and Li Xusheng could be considered mainstream. ¡°Lucky? I want that kind of luck too.¡± Tangmiao puckered her lips. ¡°Bai Qi, you still haven¡¯t told us what you¡¯re doing here.¡± b Bai Qi shrugged. ¡°We¡¯re here for training, but we should be leaving soon.¡± Upon hearing this, Tangmiao seemed to understand. She was about to ask more when Yi Yu, who was walking ahead, suddenly stopped. ¡°We¡¯re here.¡± Bai Qi looked in the direction Yi Yu pointed and saw he had taken out a worn- out Rune Puppet and placed it before a mountain wall. Then he took out a red key and inserted it into a gap on the Rune Puppet. Was this the entrance key to the Tower of Gratitude and the last Rune Puppet? Did the Thirteenth Bureau come here looking for the continuation of the Twin Towers¡¯ secret realm? Chapter 208 - Chapter 208: Chapter 204: The Ominous Crow Chapter 208: Chapter 204: The Ominous Crow Translator: 549690339 As if to validate Bai Qi¡¯s guess, the rune puppet presented a brand new rune structure and flipped its body into a different look once Yi Yu fully inserted the key into it. Hell, it actually hid another set of rune structures, I sold it at a loss. I¡¯m really still too young¡­ Bai Qi slapped his head in regret, admonishing himself internally. If Luo Xiang¡¯s guess was correct and his Rubik¡¯s cube was also one of the keys to opening the secret realm, then Yi Yu would surely look for him. He would have to quote a higher price then. At the very least, he had to make up for the difference in the price of the rune puppet. Well, two mythical class materials should do it, that¡¯s not too greedy. As Bai Qi was silently setting his price, the rune puppet started moving, striking the mountainside continuously and scattering numerous shards of stone. When the dust settled, a complex array diagram suddenly appeared on the mountainside. ¡°A new array again?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up at the sight, he pulled out Husky immediately to start recording. The Gemini Tower was confirmed to have been from the era of the Law Emperor, the peak of humanities¡¯ era of runes. These arrays could be helpful in building the Secret Realm Tower in the future. After completing the array diagram, the rune puppet input some energy into one end of the array. The entire array lit up instantly, and the tall stone wall crumbled away, gradually revealing two towering structures. ¡°The Twin Towers again?¡± Bai Qi was startled. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that constellations did not exist in this world, he would have seriously suspected that the owner of this Secret Realm Tower was a Gemini. ¡°The character of a Gemini is the most changeable; I have a feeling this tower is going to be a problematic one.¡± Soon, a pair of black and white towers appeared before Bai Qi and the others. In between the black and white towers was a two-toned gateway that connected both towers. The rune puppet walked directly towards the gate after it appeared, its body twisting and morphing until it perfectly fit into the vacancy in the center of the double-colored gate. However, there was still a perfectly square hole in its chest. ¡°So, it is¡­¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi was confident that the Rubik¡¯s cube he held was indeed one of the components. It was clear that Yi Yu knew something too. He picked up the fallen red key, approached Bai Qi, and said, ¡°It seems that the Tarot Crow¡¯s divination was right. I was indeed able to find the key to unlocking the secret realm here.¡± ¡°Divination?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback. Seeing his reaction, Bai Qiucha swiftly leaned in and whispered in his ear, ¡®¡±Ill-omened Crow¡¯ ¨C Yi Yu ¨C his pet is the rare temporal beast, Tarot Crow. It¡¯s said to be able to predict the fate of others and even pets. It probably foresaw our meeting.¡± ¡°Is there really such an ability?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes gleamed. He wished he could tear off a piece from Yi Yu¡¯s Tarot Crow and add it to his own pet. Temporal abilities! If he could get those, wouldn¡¯t that be a huge win? Bai Qi wiped the saliva from the corner of his mouth. Without much ado, he directly took out the unfinished Rubik¡¯s cube, asking, ¡°Is this what Minister Yi was referring to?¡± ¡°Correct.¡± Yi Yu smiled, looking at the Rubik¡¯s cube in Bai Qi¡¯s hand, and said, ¡°Name your price.¡± Seeing Yi Yu¡¯s straightforward approach, Bai Qi also responded with a grin, ¡°Three Mythical grade resources.¡± ¡°One specified Mythical grade resource.¡± ¡°Two Mythical grade resources.¡± ¡°One Mythical grade resource + a Seven Stage mechanical technique.¡± ¡°One Mythical grade resource + a Seven Stage mechanical technique + co-exploration rights.¡± ¡°Deal!¡± Watching the two reach a deal at the speed of light, Bai Qiucha and Wang Huai exchanged looks. Who else could negotiate with the notoriously unpredictable Yi Yu of the Thirteenth Bureau so brazenly, apart from the old hands in this game? Among the younger generation, it seemed only Bai Qi could. Pleased with Bai Qi¡¯s candid negotiation, Yi Yu handed Bai Qi an imprint, with six different rune patterns stamped on it. One of them even had a key-shaped gap- Bai Qi paused, realizing that they were imprints Yi Yu¡¯s team had taken from the rune puppet. ¡°Thanks.¡± Once Bai Qi accepted the imprint and gave it to Schuck to scan, an image of the Rubik¡¯s cube was projected. It was indeed the rune Rubik¡¯s cube in Bai Qi¡¯s hands. With a reference item, Bai Qi¡¯s efficiency in solving the Rubik¡¯s cube increased dramatically. After carefully observing it for a while, Bai Qi started to show off his skills. His fingers flipped nimbly, leaving afterimages that Wang Huai and others could actually see. After becoming a Four Stage Beast Master, both Bai Qi¡¯s spirit power and physique underwent qualitative changes, which was one reason he could come up with the first version of the Spirit-Control Orb within a single night. The Four Stage Beast Masters were called Morning Star Beast Masters for a reason. Soon enough, Bai Qi completed the rune Rubik¡¯s cube. With a flash of light, the Rubik¡¯s cube finally solidified into a metallic cube. Bai Qi carefully recorded the runes on all six faces of the Rubik¡¯s cube, before he walked over to the rune puppet and plugged it into the hole in its chest. The two pieces joined perfectly without leaving any visible cracks. ¡°The rest is up to you, Minister Yi.¡± Yi Yu came forward, inserted the key into the hole on the Rubik¡¯s Cube, and a ray of red energy instantly flowed from the cube, washing over the entire gate in an instant. The whole Secret Realm Tower was activated in a flash. ¡°Bai Qi, will you go first?¡± Yi Yu graciously stepped aside, signaling Bai Qi to go first. However, Bai Qi kept waving his hands, saying, ¡°I only have the right to explore it together with you. The ownership of this tower still belongs to the Thirteenth Bureau, so Minister Yi, you should go in first.¡± The second set of Gemini Towers was so complicated, even opening the door was a hassle. Who knew what would be inside? He wasn¡¯t about to be the one to find out first. ¡°That¡¯s true. If anything happened to you, Bai Qi, Bai Chuanqi wouldn¡¯t let me off the hook.¡± Thanks to Chun Yushui¡¯s aggressive promotion, the news of Bai Heguang taking Bai Qi as his disciple wasn¡¯t widely known, but the Thirteenth Bureau, as a special department of the Federation, was in the know. Seeing Bai Qi unwilling to be the first one to enter, Yi Yu turned to Li Xusheng, who was ready behind him, and said, ¡°Xusheng, you go and check it out first. But remember, don¡¯t be careless.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Li Xusheng nodded silently, immediately transformed into the four-armored mode, pushed open the Secret Realm Gate, and strode in. As he did, runes lit up on the black tower on the left. ¡°Like the Tower of Gratitude, pass the black tower first and then the white tower.¡± Bai Qi looked at the black tower, then at the unresponsive white tower. Just as he was about to enter, Bai Qiucha suddenly walked up to him. ¡°Let me go first.¡± Bai Qiucha¡¯s gaze swept over the stable, flickering runes on the first layer of the black tower, a trace of battle intent flashed in his eyes. The last time the two of them challenged the Tower of Gratitude together, even though Bai Qi overtook him halfway, their competition wasn¡¯t over. If they hadn¡¯t run into each other, it would have been fine, but now they had, they had to decide a winner. Seeing Bai Qiucha step forward, the Blood Scythe Wraith instinctively wanted to stop him. After all, this was an unknown secret realm. If anything happened to Bai Qiucha, it would be impossible for it to explain to its Beast Master. ¡°It¡¯s ok, let him go.¡± At this time, the Jiuyou Darkbird descended from the sky and landed in front of everyone. ¡°Teacher.¡± ¡°Dad.¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha immediately greeted Bai Heguang, Bai Heguang nodded slightly, looked at Yi Yu, and asked, ¡°Minister Yi, are you sure this is the Law Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm?¡± Yi Yu shook his head and said, ¡°We can only be sure that this is from the Era of the Law Emperor. Who exactly it belongs to can only be known after we explore it.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Bai Heguang nodded, then looked at Bai Qiucha and said, ¡°Go ahead.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded and stepped into the gate, not into the black tower as Bai Qi predicted, but into the white tower. ¡°No wonder the two towers appeared together. So it¡¯s a random choice of where to enter.¡± Looking at the simultaneously flashing Black and White Towers, Bai Qi understood. He was about to go in and take a look, but was stopped by Bai Heguang. ¡°I heard that you¡¯ve been tinkering with a device that can sign contracts with pets regardless of contractual positions? It¡¯s called Spirit-Control Orb?¡± Upon hearing Bai Heguang¡¯s question, Bai Qi grudgingly looked at the Blood Scythe Wraith floating behind Bai Heguang. He had forgotten that the Blood Scythe Wraith was always with them, as Bai Heguang¡¯s pet, there was no way Bai Heguang wouldn¡¯t know about their adventures these days. Thinking that he had used his own teacher¡¯s son for an experiment, Bai Qi felt guilty. Fortunately, he had previously confirmed the problem with Bai Qiucha¡¯s contract position. Otherwise, he estimated that he would have been beaten to death directly by Bai Heguang. ¡°A device that ignores contract position?¡± Yi Yu¡¯s eyebrows raised, seemingly getting interested as well. Tang Miao and the others also moved closer, curiously staring at Bai Qi. ¡°Ahem, I was just fiddling around, and it¡¯s only a preliminary version anyway, there are still a lot of problems with it.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, hoping to dismiss the matter. However, Bai Heguang didn¡¯t seem to be planning on letting Bai Qi off so easily, asking, ¡°Do you still have a finished product with you?¡± Bai Qi, feeling a bit awkward, looked at Yi Yu and the others next to him, and obediently took one out and handed it to Bai Heguang. Bai Heguang took the Spirit-Control Orb, looked it over roughly, and a touch of surprise flashed across his usually indifferent face. He then glanced at the Blood Scythe Wraith nearby. The Blood Scythe Wraith understood instantly, disappeared into the shadows, and reappeared with a Wind Snake. Held by the mythical creature, the Wind Snake had even lost the ability to tremble and was simply frozen, like a popsicle. ¡°Just input your spirit power here, then smash it on the Wind Snake, hmm, it¡¯s better to make the Wind Snake lose its ability to resist and consciousness.¡± ¡°Lose consciousness?¡± Bai Heguang nodded slightly, glanced at the wind snake, and the wind snake instantly fainted. Holy shit! Even a ferocious beast is scared to death.. Teacher, you¡¯re so awesome! Chapter 209 - Chapter 209: Chapter 205: Mecha Learning Ancient Martial Arts? Chapter 209: Chapter 205: Mecha Learning Ancient Martial Arts? Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi looked at Bai Heguang with reverence. Although he knew that a Beast Master¡¯s spirit power and constitution improved with each advancement, Bai Qi himself had maximized these improvements at every level. However, he had not expected such a significant transformation upon reaching Legend. From the energy Bai Heguang exerted earlier, not to mention the Wind Snake, Bai Qi also felt some pressure. This feeling was more than mere enhancement. It felt like a fundamental metamorphosis of life itself. Bai Qi stroked his chin. If Bai Heguang continued to level up, would he evolve into an entity as powerful as a legendary creature? Even stronger, perhaps? While Bai Qi pondered this mystery, Bai Heguang had already invested his spirit power in the Spirit-Control Orb, then tapped it on the head of the Wind Snake. The same array launched, visibly different from the initial version. The speed of imprinting was much quicker, swiftly forming a full contract on the Wind Snake¡¯s head. Bai Heguang also felt the connection between himself and the Wind Snake. ¡°Impressive, it indeed ignores the contract slot.¡± Bai Heguang tossed the Spirit-Control Orb back to Bai Qi, saying, ¡°However, for safety, do not casually use the Spirit-Control Orb before you become a Legend. The same goes for other Beast Masters.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Bai Qi nodded. With Bai Heguang and Bai Qiucha personally corroborating the findings, it was confirmed that the Spirit-Control Orb could be used to contract a beast without needing a contract slot. However, this only proved that the Spirit-Control Orb could bypass the need for a contract slot, not that it wouldn¡¯t occupy one. As for testing it, Bai Qi was unwilling to take the risk, and he wouldn¡¯t readily let other Beast Masters risk it either. After all, beasts contracted using a Spirit-Control Orb couldn¡¯t be quickly upgraded the way a Rune Contract allowed. Nevertheless, Bai Qi hadn¡¯t planned to give up his research. If Beast Masters couldn¡¯t use it, could people without talent? Perhaps once he perfected the technology, he might even be able to surprise Zhuge Chen when he returned. Listening to their conversation, Yi Yu suddenly said, ¡°Bai Qi, can I see that Spirit-Control Orb?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback, but handed the Spirit-Control Orb to Yi Yu. The moment he received the orb, Yi Yu¡¯s eyes went white and his aura became elusive. However, Yi Yu snapped back to reality quickly and handed the Spirit-Control Orb back to Bai Qi. ¡°This is truly a groundbreaking invention. If you keep researching, Bai Qi, it¡¯s bound to bring revolutionary changes to the Federation.¡± Yi Yu was generous with his praise, then suddenly turned serious. ¡°Bai Qi, I now formally, on behalf of the Federation, invite you to collaborate to make the Spirit-Control Orb accessible to all those in the Federation without talent. Are you willing?¡± ¡°You can rest assured, the Federation will give you a satisfactory price.¡± Seeing Yi Yu in such earnest, Bai Qi was slightly taken aback. Theoretically, indeed, the Spirit-Control Orb could be used by those without talent. But he had never thought about spreading it across the entire Federation. After all, it was almost impossible to achieve this with his own power. But if he collaborated with the Federation, it would be quite possible. However, he was a member of the Beast Master Association, and it seemed inappropriate to bypass the Association to directly cooperate with the Federation? The key point was, Yi Yu had suddenly proposed such a big trade that Bai Qi felt unprepared¡­ Spreading throughout the Federation¡­ how much money would that mean? Bai Qi contemplated it for a moment before saying, ¡°I have no objections to making it available to those without talent. However, I would like it to be distributed or sold through the Beast Master Association.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fair.¡± Yi Yu remained neutral, glancing at the expressionless Bai Heguang. ¡°In that case, we¡¯ll discuss this more thoroughly when this matter is over. After all, something as consequential as this, our Director and President Zhao would be very interested in.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi nodded, breathing a sigh of relief. Securing such a big deal so spontaneously, Bai Qi, despite his two lives¡¯ worth of experience, felt a bit overwhelmed. This was a business arrangement with the Federation. Compared to this, the Rune Evolution Patent seemed trivial. Yes, once he got back, he should replace all of his pets¡¯ food with epic materials. Don¡¯t ask why. The answer is, if you have money, you can do whatever you want. ¡°Bai Qi, you really amaze me.¡± Observing Bai Qi and the others conduct their business, Wang Huai finally couldn¡¯t help but speak. He thought Bai Qi¡¯s ability to train beasts was already phenomenal. Yet he didn¡¯t expect Bai Qi to also invent something like this. It was indeed beyond his imagination. ¡°Bai Qi, we Baili Brothers would gladly acknowledge you as¡­¡± ¡°The best!¡± The Baili Brothers both gave Bai Qi a thumbs up in unison. Tang Miao even moved up to Bai Qi with a sycophantic smile on his face. ¡°Bai Qi, we have fought side by side before. Consider giving me one?¡± ¡°Sorry, Beast Masters are not given free samples. If you have objections¡­¡± Bai Qi nodded towards Bai Heguang, saying, ¡°Please consult my teacher.¡± ¡°Ah, forget 1 asked.¡± Tang Miao lowered his head in dejection, looking as if he had just lost his favorite doll, which left Bai Qi feeling awkward. ¡°Let¡¯s set aside the Spirit-Control Orb for now, and try to challenge the Gemini Tower.¡± Bai Heguang stepped onto the Jiuyou Darkbird, looked at Yi Yu, and said, ¡°Minister Yi, I¡¯ll leave the two of them in your care. I won¡¯t be long.¡± Yi Yu nodded, saying, ¡°Then we¡¯ll have to impose on Bai Chuanqi.¡± The moment his voice faded, Bai Heguang disappeared again, heading straight towards the Black Python Tribe. Watching the back of Bai Heguang¡¯s disappearing figure, Bai Qi had a thoughtful look. He glanced at Yi Yu, who had a laissez-faire expression and a faint smile, and felt a warning in his heart. They weren¡¯t far from the Black Python Tribe. The Tribe must have noticed the activation of the Black and White Towers. If a transcendent creature were to emerge, they would be wiped out. Yet Yi Yu seemed completely indifferent, as if he had known that Bai Heguang was going to show up. ¡°This guy, he must have predicted this with his pet, that¡¯s freakishly absurd.¡± ¡°Apologies, I did foresee some images, but it also depends on the choices you make.¡± As Bai Qi was muttering to himself, Yi Yu suddenly spoke up, a sly smile stretching across his face. ¡°After all, the future isn¡¯t carved in stone.¡± Oh, how the hell did he know what I was thinking! Startled, Bai Qi broke into a cold sweat. He wanted to leave this place immediately and headed straight towards the great black and white door. In a flash, Bai Qi felt entangled by two varied forces as if guiding him to make a choice. But whenever Bai Qi had an idea, the energies ignored him. ¡°What does it mean? What are they playing at? Is this a tactic?¡± Suspended in this invisible space, Bai Qi was eager to break away but seeing that Beta hadn¡¯t given a warning, he knew there wasn¡¯t imminent danger. He continued to wait. ¡°Failure of the previous challenger, next challenger, step forward.¡± After an unknown period, a robotic voice suddenly echoed in Bai Qi¡¯s ear. The environment in front of him changed abruptly, placing him in a world engulfed by a bright white light. At the center of this world stood a huge rune mech draped in black. ¡°This time it¡¯s not a challenge, but a boss fight? With the white world and the black mech, am I currently in the Black Tower or the White Tower?¡± Looking at the motionless black mech, Bai Qi seemed to have an epiphany. He immediately summoned Alpha and the other four pets. Clatter, clatter. (Boss, is this the enemy?) Woof woof! (This big guy looks familiar. Can I dismantle him?) ¡°What a sophisticated build, dismantling it would certainly be helpful.¡± Chuff chuff! (Master, Gamma senses a strange odor, its energy must taste great!) Gurgle gurgle! (Master, am I supposed to transform like this?) Having just appeared, the four pets displayed strong curiosity towards the black mech. If not for Bai Qi still being around, they probably would¡¯ve begun tearing apart the mech. ¡°No rush, let¡¯s observe the situation first.¡± The rules of this mystical place weren¡¯t clear yet, but one thing was certain: Bai Qiucha or Li Xusheng; one of them had lost. Although Bai Qi¡¯s performance has been more dazzling than the two so far, he can¡¯t say for sure that he could¡¯ve beaten either of them in a fight. Since both of them lost, this mech must be quite formidable.¡± ¡°Detected a large amount of energy value, adjusting Black Sky Mech data¡­¡± ¡°Adjustment completed, combat power level: Five.¡± ¡°Begin battle!¡± With a mechanized sound, the Black Sky Mech suddenly sprang into action. A complicated array was formed on its chest, with countless black energies rapidly converging into a beam of light that rushed towards Bai Qi and the others. ¡°Damn, this mech has no honor, it¡¯s launching a sneak attack!¡± Bai Qi cursed under his breath, and Gamma immediately reacted, puffing up his body to protect Bai Qi and the others. Meanwhile, the husky constructed a hemispherical metal shield that enveloped all of them. As for Alpha, before he was enveloped by Gamma and the husky, he sprinted towards the Black Sky Mech to chase after it. ¡°Detected a powerful destructive device, changing form.¡± Seeing Alpha swinging the Sword of Death and swiftly approaching, the Black Sky Mech suddenly executed a startling maneuver, stepping off the ground and floating up, walking step by step into the air. ¡°Schuck, Beta, take him down!¡± Spotting the opportunity, Bai Qi, who had been waiting anxiously, quickly commanded the husky. The Etherium Liquid Gold was distorted, once again turning into a group of turrets and brutally bombing the brown mech in the air. At the same time, countless self-exploding wolves pounced towards the Black Sky Mech. With the bombardment from the huskies, the Black Sky Mech instantly attempted to change its direction and withdraw, only to find that Alpha, who should have been clueless on the ground, had sprouted a pair of bone wings. Brought by a fierce wind, Alpha chased after him. Although he hadn¡¯t quite approached the Mech, the wind wound was already clanging on its exterior. ¡°We are surrounded, initiating the defense system.¡± A glyph flashed on the body of the Black Sky Mech, and a dark green protective cover suddenly expanded from its body, enveloping it completely. Alpha¡¯s Thunder Flame Power hit the thin protective layer, and surprisingly, it didn¡¯t cause even a ripple, and it disappeared on the spot. Before Bai Qi could react in surprise, the Black Sky Mech suddenly stretched out its right arm towards Alpha, the arm swiftly transforming into a cannon. Inside the cannon was none other than the Thunder Flame Power! Is it borrowing power from heaven and earth? Grand shift of universe? Is the Rune Mech from the time of the Law Emperor also studying ancient martial arts? Chapter 210 - Chapter 210: Chapter 206: Undead Summoning Skill? Chapter 210: Chapter 206: Undead Summoning Skill? Translator: 549690339 There was a flicker of light, and the group of self-exploding wolves was cut short mid-way. Yet, the cannon attack from the Black Sky mech did not stop. Once more, its aim was set on Alpha and Beta. Seeing that Husky¡¯s attack was unexpectedly absorbed and transferred by the Black Sky mech, Alpha was taken aback. Regardless, he swiftly dodged the bombardment, bolstered his Wind Wound, and charged forward with his sword. Meanwhile, realizing that the energy attack was ineffective, Husky stopped firing, shifted into a Twin Wolf form, growled, and charged directly towards the Black Sky mech. The energy attack failed. Alpha and Husky, without any spoken agreement, chose close combat. [Enemy tactics have changed, changing combat formation.] Seeing that the twin pets changed their combat form, the Black Sky mech also made alterations. The previously ready-to-release Thunder Flame Power was instantly withdrawn. Its arms transformed into two battle-axes, which it swung towards Alpha and Husky. Boom!!! Thud!!! Two consecutive loud noises echoed. The Black Sky mech remained unmoved. However, Alpha was directly knocked back. The twin-headed wolf, though grimly biting onto the battle-ax, only managed to hang on because of its gigantic size. ¡°A level-five in combat, is this equivalent to the fifth stage? This combat power, it seems as if it¡¯s the same as that of the saber-toothed tiger.¡± Bai Qi licked his lips. After confirming through their contract that Alpha and Husky were unharmed, he told Gamma and Delta, who were closely guarding him: ¡°You guys go and help as well, it won¡¯t attack me for now.¡± Though Alpha and Husky faltered at the first exchange, it also restricted the Black Sky mech¡¯s movements. It won¡¯t target him for the time being. And this secret realm¡¯s intelligence seemed higher than that of previous ones. If their lives were in jeopardy, it should teleport them out. Gurgle, gurgle. (Okay, Gamma will go help.) Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s command, Gamma wriggled its body and advanced towards the Black Sky mech without hesitation. Delta, however, was uncertain. Bubble, bubble. (Master, how about I just stay here and protect you?) ¡°Don¡¯t worry, this specifically allows you to participate in trans-level combat.¡± Bai Qi patted Delta on the head, signaling to it that everything was okay. Only then did Delta start to move, picked up the slowly wriggling Gamma, and swiftly advanced towards the Black Sky mech. With one less object to restrain, the Black Sky mech was able to free up a hand. It looked at one of its giant axes, tightly bitten by Beta. The other axe, which was severed by the Sword of Death, transformed once again into a Wolf¡¯s Tooth Stick and swung at Schuck. Upon seeing this, Schuck¡¯s neck extended rapidly, getting ahead just in time to bite the handle of the Wolf¡¯s Tooth Stick. A huge cannon appeared on its body, and it locked onto the Black Sky mech¡¯s head at close range. At such a close range, even if the Black Sky mech deployed that strange protective cover, it would inevitably envelop the barrel of the gun. By then, he would still be able to inflict damage on the Black Sky mech. What surprised Schuck was that the moment he bit the Wolf¡¯s Tooth Stick, a huge cannon immediately appeared on the mech¡¯s chest. It preemptively initiated an attack on Husky, directly sending him flying. This creature¡¯s reflexes and transformation speed were even faster than Schuck¡¯s! Bai Qi¡¯s eyes narrowed at the sight. Just as he was about to order his four pets to retreat and reformulate their strategy, he suddenly sensed a strange fluctuation coming from the corner of his eyes. He then heard a series of roars that sounded like dragons, but not dragons, snakes, but not snakes. Roar! On the ground where Alpha had fallen, a giant Crystal Skeleton Dragon started to take shape. Surrounding the Skeleton Dragon, black smoke coiled around its body like serpents. From a distance, it looked like a nine-headed dragon had been born. ¡°Is that Alpha? And Orochi?¡± Feeling familiar psychic fluctuations from the Crystal Skeleton Dragon, Bai Qi finally believed that this dragon, bearing a striking resemblance to the Skeleton Giant Dragon, was indeed Alpha. Moreover, the long, snake-like black aura that coiled around the Crystal Skeleton Dragon was actually the shadow of Orochi formed by the Power of Death. ¡°So the Sword of Death isn¡¯t a physical skill, it¡¯s an undead summoning skill?¡± Looking at Orochi, who was obediently coiled around Alpha and charging at the Black Sky mech, Bai Qi felt a stirring in his heart but quickly suppressed it. For a split second, he actually contemplated taking Alpha on a killing spree of ferocious beasts and beast soul warriors to supply the Sword of Death with summoning creatures. He was sure that, unless there are restrictions on the Sword of Death itself, this method would absolutely be able to enhance Alpha¡¯s combat power rapidly. But in return, whether it¡¯s the tribe or the Federation, everyone would view him as a thorn in their side. In human history, humans and ferocious beasts had a few rare collaborations, and the reason was always the Undead Catastrophe. After all, there is a fundamental difference between undead creatures and other life forms. ¡°It¡¯s a good thing my dao heart is steadfast, otherwise, if I really did that, I would probably become a rat crossing the street.¡± Bai Qi wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and turned his attention back to the battlefield. Although he didn¡¯t know when Alpha thought of it, after transforming into the Crystal Skeleton Dragon, his confrontation with the Black Sky mech was no longer as passive as before. There was even a trend of suppression in terms of strength. The Orochi wasn¡¯t just a phantom, either. It directly wrapped around the Black Sky mech, and its eight giant mouths kept biting the Black Sky mech. ¡°The Gravity Sword boosts strength, the sword blade enhances claw attacks, the Sword of Death breaks through defenses, and Orochi distracts?¡± Watching Alpha, who fused the Sword of Death, Gravity Sword, and Wind Sword into his arm and continuously attacked the Black Sky mech, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but admire. Even after evolving to a high-grade lord, Alpha remained mostly silent, but his combat IQkept increasing. Even without Bai Qi¡¯s commands, he could come up with some bizarre battle strategies. ¡°To have nurtured such an intelligent creature, no less than amazing! I¡¯ve outdone myself!¡± Bai Qi unabashedly complimented himself, then turned to the remaining three pets and said, ¡°Now¡¯s our chance, let¡¯s attack together!¡± Howl!!! The courage of Alpha also stirred up the wolf instincts in Beta¡¯s blood. With a high, lofty howl, the two-headed war wolf lunged again. This time, the war wolf completely abandoned fancy mechanical weapons and chose the most primitive melee attack. At the same time, Delta, holding Gamma in its mouth, arrived around the Black Sky Mech, but didn¡¯t attack the Black Sky Mech directly. Instead, it tossed Gamma high and rammed it hard. Gamma splintered into countless tiny fragments. With Delta¡¯s impulsive force, these tiny split bodies fell like bullets all over the body of the Black Sky Mech. Tiny, compact blood-sucking territories spread across the Mech immediately, wriggling everywhere. After sending Gamma in, Delta ran to Husky¡¯s side, bit a piece of Etherium Liquid Gold and swallowed it. The light of evolution emerged once again, and another Metal Giant Wolf appeared on the battlefield, attacking the Black Sky Mech as well. For their first group battle, their coordination was impressive. [Detection of Power of Death, switching combat mode.] Facing such a suppressed situation, the Black Sky Mech was still completely unfazed. A slow-moving dark green round stone slowly emerged from the chest; the atmosphere in the field changed instantly. Howl!!! (This stone has a weird aura. I¡¯m kind of scared!) Gloppy gloppy¡­. (Gamma is uncomfortable. This energy is problematic¡­) Crackle crackle! (Let¡¯s finish this quickly!) The three pets quickly exchanged opinions, increasing their attack frequency, but as the dark green round stone appeared, a strange green flame emanated from the Black Sky Mech, stretching slowly across its body and even showing signs of spreading to Alpha and the others. ¡°Fallback!¡± Looking at the strange green flame, Bai Qi immediately signaled the four pets to step back. Alpha and the other pets didn¡¯t hesitate and distanced themselves at once. After the four pets stepped back, the Black Sky Mech slowly rose. The parts broken by the four pets slowly started repairing after being covered by the green flame. Mimetic metal? A life-type skill? None of these seem relevant¡­ Looking at the suddenly menacing Black Sky Mech, Bai Qi shuddered. Outside the Black and White Towers. The heavily panting Li Xusheng was full of burn marks. He was staggering, looking like he could collapse at any moment. However, after a brief reprieve, Li Xusheng reported directly to Yi Yu, ¡°Minister, the guardian here has a type of unseen green flame. Really creepy. I advise against reckless attempts.¡± Upon hearing that, Yi Yu nodded and looked towards the Black and White Towers still flickering with runes, saying, ¡°Wang Huai, you first aid Xusheng.¡± Wang Huai nodded, immediately summoned a healing plant pet to treat Li Xusheng¡¯s injuries, glanced in the direction of the gate, and hesitated to speak. At this point, Li Xusheng too noticed the absence of Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha, and upon seeing the state of the Black and White Towers, he instantly figured it out. ¡°Have they both gone in too?¡± Wang Huai nodded, saying, ¡°They came in later than you did, they should be out soon.¡± Upon hearing this, Li Xusheng frowned. Although in case of danger, the protective mechanisms of the Black and White Towers would teleport them out, but the quaint green flame seemed to consume their life force, which could cause a severe loss of vitality even after coming out. If he hadn¡¯t controlled the blood flow to block the flame timely, and cut off the connection immediately, the flames might still appear along with him. ¡°Minister, how about forcing them out? Otherwise¡­¡± Li Xusheng started to speak but was interrupted by a glance from Yi Yu. How to describe that look¡­ Chaotic, crazy¡­. All words seemed appropriate. Even for someone as resilient as Li Xusheng was taken aback by that look, and he was at a loss for words. However, that look was fleeting. Yi Yu quickly returned to his normal self and laughed, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the feedback from the Tarot Crow indicated that the operations were very smooth, and they obtained quite a lot. They will be alright.¡± Upon hearing Yi Yu, Li Xusheng and others finally relaxed, but they were still a bit worried, and all eyes were focused on the gate. Despite the short time, Bai Qi had fought along with them and was now considered a comrade. They absolutely didn¡¯t want anything to happen to Bai Qi. Chapter 211 - Chapter 211: Chapter 207: Demon Class? Chapter 211: Chapter 207: Demon Class? Translator: 549690339 j Black Tower Secret Realm. Bai Qi solemnly looked at the Black Sky Meeh cloaked in green flame. According to the feedback of his four pets, it seemed that the flame could simultaneously consume the energy and vitality of the enemies, yet repair the damage to the Black Sky Meeh itself. This ability was even more troublesome than that of the King-level saber-toothed tiger. Moreover, he cared about what the Black Sky Meeh had said. He detected the Power of Death? The Black Sky Meeh has a combat mode to deal with the Power of Death? ¡°Can you guys resist that green flame?¡± Creak, creak. (The ghosts summoned by the Sword of Death could temporarily resist it, but once they consumed the energy, it would be over.) ¡°Etherium Liquid Gold won¡¯t be damaged by this kind of flame, but it would exhaust our Energy Value and Spirit Power. We can¡¯t engage in melee combat temporarily.¡± Squelch, squelch. (Although it¡¯s not delicious, Gamma can try it.) Gurgle, gurgle. (Delta can try it too.) Having heard the answers from his four pets, Bai Qi nodded. He looked at the Black Sky Meeh, which was still slowly repairing itself. After a brief contemplation, he said, ¡°You guys should do this¡­¡± Soon, Bai Qi finished conversing with his four pets. The Black Sky Meeh had also completed its repairs. The dark green flame no longer blazed wildly as before, instead transforming into energy that lit up all the runes on the Black Sky Meeh¡¯s body. [Evil Energy Mode activated, target, host of the Power of Death!] The Black Sky Meeh targeted Alpha, and then charged towards the Crystal Skeleton Dragon which Alpha had transformed into. Alpha didn¡¯t hesitate either, as Orochi wrapped directly around his body, forming a layer of armor to protect Alpha from being burnt by the flame. Boom! The Black Sky Meeh and Alpha collided head-on, their powerful forces whipping up a fierce storm in this world of white light. However, the Black Sky Meeh¡¯s power had increased a lot after entering Evil Energy Mode, and after a brief stalemate, Alpha seemed to be losing ground. ¡°Schuck, Beta, go!¡± Seeing this situation, Bai Qi looked at the husky close to him. The husky immediately understood, leapt up, and directly entered the empty body of the Crystal Skeleton Dragon. He ran all the way to Alpha¡¯s dragon head position and conjured a huge wolf head. Then, the husky¡¯s body rapidly expanded. Etherium Liquid Gold mimicked organs one by one, blood vessels, muscles, skin, scales¡­ Crystal was the bone, metal was the body, death energy was the shell. The Crystal Skeleton Dragon, which originally only had a skeleton, instantly transformed into a Metal Giant Dragon radiating silver light. The black snake on its body surface added a touch of eeriness. Sure enough, with the husky filling in, Alpha, who was originally suppressed immediately changed his weak state and started to suppress the Black Sky Meeh. He also adeptly dodged the cannon fire that came abruptly from the Black Sky Meeh¡¯s chest. Energy fluctuation detected on enemy¡¯s lower right, dodge in time.¡± ¡°Right fist showing signs of attack, disrupt in advance.¡± ¡°Sensing the ignition of Evil Energy Flame, retreat three steps.¡± ¡°Left shoulder joint at 0.5 meters is not protected by the flame, can be attacked.¡± With the help of Beta¡¯s increasingly powerful perception ability, Schuck quickly analyzed all of the Black Sky Meeh¡¯s attack movements, and Alpha, relying on his excellent reaction speed, perfectly executed all of Schuck¡¯s commands. On the other hand, the Black Sky Meeh, instead of continually adjusting its form according to the battle situation, fought more and more ferociously. From a distance, it was as if a demon burning with green flames was resisting the suppression of a giant dragon. ¡°Delta, Gamma, your turn.¡± Seeing that the battle was going as he had anticipated, Bai Qi immediately patted Delta and Gamma at his side. Gurgle, gurgle! (Delta understands!) Delta received a crystal from Bai Qi¡¯s hands, crunched it hard, and his body suddenly changed, turning directly into a large ¡®Heaven Swimming Roc,¡¯ grabbed Gamma and flew toward the Black Sky Meeh. These crystals were none other than the Space Crystal Fragments that Bai Qi had obtained from the Stone Tower Secret Realm. Those of his had already gone to Delta for the evolution discovery, and these were returned to Bai Qi by Bai Qiucha in gratitude for the Spirit-Control Orb. In Bai Qiucha¡¯s words, his spatial secret realm was too large, and these fragments were basically useless¡ªthey were more valuable to Bai Qi. For this, Bai Qi did not refuse, accepted them all, but did not use them all. He kept them with him for emergencies. Just like now. Although it didn¡¯t last long, the form of a King-level ¡®Heaven Swimming Roc¡¯ was enough for Delta to join this battle. The speed of ¡®Heaven Swimming Roc¡¯ was extremely fast, almost in an instant it arrived above the Black Sky Meeh¡¯s head, accurately threw Gamma towards ¡¯ the Black Sky Meeh¡¯s chest, and disappeared into the air. It had already entered the Void. After absorbing some of the Space Crystal Fragments, Delta still couldn ¡®t master the skills of ¡®Heaven Swimming Roc,¡¯ but it had gained some of the talents of ¡®Heaven Swimming Roc.¡¯ Traveling through the Void was one of them. Seeing Gamma falling from the sky, the Black Sky Meeh instinctively wanted to create distance. Although Gamma hadn¡¯t harmed him, the Bloodsucking Aura posed no less of a threat. Before Black Sky Meeh could create any distance between them, the Sky Peng transformed by Delta drilled out of the void directly from behind him and rammed straight into his back. The space at the point of collision was even shattered by the impact of this giant strength. Under the impact, the rune on Black Sky Meeh began to show some fluctuations. His body involuntarily leaned forward. Seizing the opportunity, Alpha and Husky manifested a few more arms again and firmly pinned Black Sky Meeh to the ground. Simultaneously, Gamma managed to get onto Black Sky Meeh. His undulating body wrapped around the dark green round stone in Black Sky Meeh¡¯s chest At the same time, he maxed out the power of the Bloodsucking Aura and started absorbing the energy in the green round stone with all his might. Having his energy sucked out like this by Gamma, the green energy on Black Sky Meeh¡¯s body dimmed suddenly, and even his movements to resist became significantly weaker. ¡°We¡¯ve done it!¡± Bai Qi, seeing this, clenely punched the air in victory. His guess was correct. Whether it was the energy-absorbing shield at the beginning or the green flame that followed, it all originated from this green round stone. Hence, as long as he severed the connection between the green round stone and Black Sky Meeh, it did not induce fear. Now, it all depends on whether Gamma could cut off the energy supply from the green round stone completely. [Evil Energy Core attacked, limit system damaged, Evil Power releasing rate 100%] ¡¯ Just when Bai Qi thought victory was at hand, a cold voice suddenly came from within Black Sky Meeh, and his entire body was engulfed in green flame in an instant. The terrifying energy actually forced Alpha and Husky to retreat. Kapuk! Kapuk! (It¡¯s so hot, Gamma can¡¯t stand it anymore!) Burnt like this by the green flame, Gamma was also somewhat rundown, but he still did not let go of the green round stone ¨C he even increased his absorption. But the state of Black Sky Meeh, which had fully unleashed its Evil Power, seemed a little strange. The original mech body began to melt slowly and ¡¯ gradually transformed into a layer of green skin. The body¡¯s structure also began to change slowly. ¡°This state seems very problematic!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes narrowed, and he immediately relayed a message to Alpha, who immediately understood. A thin, long arm extended from the dragon claw, wielding the Sword of Death towards the green round stone. From Black Sky Meeh¡¯s previous attitude, it was clear that it was wary of the Sword of Death. Perhaps the Sword of Death is the only thing that can cause it fatal harm. But at this moment, Black Sky Mech seemed to have completely ignored the special ability of the Sword of Death. Seeing the Sword of Death thrusting towards it, it directly blocked it with its hand. Its palm was just stabbed by the Sword of Death, but it was quickly patched up by the Evil Power. The Sword of Death was stuck on Black Sky Meeh¡¯s arm and temporarily could not escape. Black Sky Mech, on the other hand, had a free hand, reaching out for Gamma on its chest. Bai Qi frowned slightly. Just as he was about to let the four pets retreat, Delta suddenly devolved back to its Ancestral Beast state and plunged into the Evil Energy Flame. Suddenly, the familiar Evolution Light lit up, and Delta¡¯s body quickly expanded, becoming the same size as Black Sky Mech. Its body was also wrapped in green flames with sharp horns on its head. It turned into a huge flesh demon. [Name]: Furious Guardian [Nature]: Demon [Bloodline Level]: Mid-level King [Introduction]: An incredibly mysterious race, only seen in records. It is said that as long as a demon emerges, it is the time of world destruction. A demon class? Bai Qi raised an eyebrow. Clearly, he didn¡¯t expect there to be such a race. If there are demons, are there angels? Do these legendary races truly exist? As Bai Qi was pondering this, Delta roared and directly ignored the Evil Energy Flame on Black Sky Mech. With a slap, she knocked it to the ground The other hand penetrated Black Sky Meeh¡¯s defense and tore out the black round stone. Without the support of the green round stone, the green flame around Black Sky Mech disappeared immediately, and the mech returned to its normal appearance. Successfully defeated Black Sky Mech, assessment passed.¡± At the same time, a voice rang in Bai Qi¡¯s ears. The already battered Black Sky Mech suddenly vanished, but the green round stone, still wrapped in Gamma, remained in the same place. ¡°Finally, we won.¡± Bai Qi let out a deep breath and was about to help the four pets recover their state. Suddenly, Delta roared and launched an attack on Alpha and Husky at his side. ¡°Damn, did she lose control?¡± Looking at Delta with red eyes and a beastly appearance, Bai Qi cursed silently and immediately asked Alpha to stop her. But Delta seemed to have completely ignored Alpha, knocking Alpha aside with brute force and heading straight for Gamma. In other words, heading straight for the green round stone wrapped by Gamma. Just then, Alpha tackled Delta from behind, and Gamma split part of its body to cover Delta, beginning to absorb the Evil Power from Delta. But even so, Delta¡¯s consciousness was still in a violent state, struggling constantly. ¡°What kind of crappy secret realm is this, it actually affects the mentality of the pets?¡± Bai Qi, seeing this, directly yelled a few curses at the secret realm, then strode forward, intending to forcefully use the Evolution Egg to make Delta recover. The Evolution Egg can even neutralize the Power of Death, there¡¯s no reason it can¡¯t handle this Evil Power. Arwh? (Should I give it a try?) Beta suddenly popped her head out from Alpha, approached Delta¡¯s ear, and with a shock on her face, she started reciting the Great Compassion Mantra. Delta, who had been struggling hard, actually began to calm down after hearing this sound. Soul Whisper? The Great Compassion Mantra? I am floored, it can be used like this!!! Chapter 212 - Chapter 212: Chapter 208: The Release of the Gamma Power Bank Chapter 212: Chapter 208: The Release of the Gamma Power Bank Translator: 549690339 Watching Delta, who slowly calmed down under Beta¡¯s continuous recitation, Bai Qi felt relieved, though the corner of his eyes twitched uncontrollably. When he had discovered that Beta¡¯s ¡®Great Compassion Mantra¡¯ had calming properties, he had been very surprised. What he did not expect was that it could even soothe raging emotions. The power of such mind-controlling capabilities seemed a little bit like that of the Buddhist techniques he was familiar with. It seemed that he would have to gather all the Buddhist scriptures he knew and teach them to Beta. Perhaps combining these teachings with a ¡®Soul Whisper¡¯ might yield unexpected results. At last, as Gamma had absorbed all the evil energy from Delta, Delta also completely regained his consciousness. Bloop bloop! (I actually attacked my companion just now!) Thinking of his previous actions, Delta was full of shame and felt unworthy to face Bai Qi and the others again. Clack clack. (It¡¯s okay, none of us got hurt.) Alpha, who had returned from its crystal dragon form, patted its own chest to signify that it was unharmed, while Schuck supported it from the side. ¡°This evil power seems to influence one¡¯s mind and cause loss of control, which is normal.¡± Bloop bloop! (My willpower is still too weak. I need to train harder. Master, let¡¯s add more training when we return!!!) Bai Qi gently nodded his head and said, ¡°Okay.¡± The ability of Delta to evolve according to the environment was indeed good. But looking at today¡¯s situation, it was clear that Delta¡¯s control needed to be strengthened. If this could be controlled, wouldn¡¯t the Demon State he entered previously act as a powerful weapon? Clop clop. (Master, Gamma seems a bit unable to shake off this stone.) Just then, Gamma suddenly sent a plea for help to Bai Qi. He immediately turned his head to look, and he saw that Gamma was trying its hardest to shake off the green round stone, but no matter how hard Gamma stretched itself, its body was still firmly stuck to the green round stone. Bai Qi frowned. This green round stone was definitely related to the Demon Class creature Delta had just evolved into, and the eerie Green Flame also originated from this. ¡°Can¡¯t you split yourself from it?¡± Clop clop. (I can¡¯t split myself. This stone is absorbing Gamma¡¯s life force, and Gamma is absorbing it, so I can¡¯t move.) It was absorbing Gamma¡¯s life force?! At this, Bai Qi was taken aback. He immediately asked Alpha to come forward to help, but they still couldn¡¯t separate the two. Looking at Gamma, whose color had become dark green from absorbing a large amount of evil power, Bai Qi steeled his resolve and activated the Evolution Egg, dressing Gamma in it. As expected, the moment the Evolution Egg touched the green round stone, the evil energy flame burned again, beginning to incinerate the Golden Egg. The strength of the Golden Egg was obviously far superior to the Silver Egg, but it also only persisted for a while before showing signs of melting. But Bai Qi was prepared. He held the dragon scales in one hand and continually applied the Golden Egg to Gamma with the other. Finally, after using five or six Golden Eggs, the evil energy flame was completely covered. But Bai Qi also felt a rapid loss of physical strength and almost lost his footing. ¡°Draining so much of my energy at once, could it be¡­¡± Looking at Gamma, whose state had stabilized, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, showing that he had guessed something. Just then, a newly formed Black Sky Meeh suddenly appeared in the Secret Realm, startling Bai Qi and the others. They had a hard enough time dealing with one Black Sky Meeh. Now that another one had appeared, he wasn¡¯t confident that he could win again. Fortunately, this Black Sky Meeh did not attack them. Instead, it approached Bai Qi while carrying a small metal sphere. Once it had placed the sphere down, it returned to its original position and went into standby mode. Damn, not again¡­ Thinking of the previous Rune Rubik¡¯s Cube, Bai Qi felt a headache instinctively when he saw the metal sphere. Could this be preparing me for another Secret Realm¡­? Bai Qi picked up the metal sphere for closer examination. The sphere was made entirely out of a brass-colored metal, with no sign of any seams or even a single rune. If it wasn¡¯t a reward given after clearing the stage, Bai Qi would absolutely have dismissed it as a common metal ball and disposed of it. ¡°Another puzzle to solve, huh¡­¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders. Seeing that Delta showed no signs of waking up, he simply began studying the ball. Outside of the Black and White Towers. In the anxious eyes of the crowd, the figure of Bai Qiucha suddenly appeared. Compared to the completely charred Li Xusheng, Bai Qiucha looked much better, but he was clearly exhausted. It was as if he had consumed a large amount of spiritual power. ¡°Young Master Qiucha, are you okay?¡± Upon seeing this scene, Blood Scythe Giant Spirit, who was left here, came forward to ask. ¡°I¡¯m okay, I just used up a bit too much spirit power.¡± Bai Qiucha sat down next to a stone and then began to meditate. His luck was really bad. He had run into a Meeh that controlled the power of life. Perhaps the Power of Life was a great supplement for other creatures, but for the Skeleton Dragon, it was clear and effective poison. If it wasn¡¯t for his Spirit Communicator talent which he utilized to protect the Skeleton Dragon, it would have suffered severe damage this time. Soon, Qiucha recovered a part of his spirit power and his complexion improved a lot. He glanced around and realized Bai Qi was not in the team, so he frowned. ¡°Is Bai Qi still in the tower?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s main pet, Alpha, also belonged to the Undead Department. Even though the properties of the crystal bone had weakened some of its attribute suppression, an undead is still an undead; it naturally rejects life force. Without Alpha¡¯s output, the other three pets under Bai Qi¡¯s command were certainly unable to break through the defenses of the ¡°Dayshine¡± mech. As for the other tower, even if he hadn¡¯t gone in yet, he could guess that the guardian in it wouldn¡¯t be easy to handle. Upon hearing this, Wang Huai nodded, saying, ¡°Bai Qi entered just a little after you, and I¡¯m not sure why he hasn¡¯t come out yet.¡± Almost four hours had passed since Bai Qi entered, but the runes on the black tower were still flashing. If it wasn¡¯t for the rule that prevents challengers from appearing in the same space at the same time in this kind of secret world, he would have already intervened. Swoosh! At that moment, the black and white towers suddenly radiated brightly, and two giant figures suddenly appeared in front of everyone. Before anyone could get a clear look at these two figures, the black and white towers astonishingly sunk into the ground and disappeared. ¡°The Black Sky Mech! The Dayshine Mech!¡± The first to recognize these two mechs were Li Xusheng and Bai Qiucha, who had each fought one of them. Upon seeing these two mechs reappear, both entered battle mode. If their conditions hadn¡¯t been so bad, they might have launched an attack right away. The actions of these two put Wang Huai and the others on high alert, each summoning their own pets, ready to attack. ¡°Cough, cough, keep calm, keep calm, these two are not enemies.¡± At this moment, Bai Qi walked out from behind the two mechs, saying; ¡°These two mechs are not aggressive, so you don¡¯t need to be so cautious.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Li Xusheng and Bai Qiucha exchanged glances, but they also dropped their combat readiness. ¡°Bai Qi, can you tell us what happened inside?¡± Yi Yu walked up to Bai Qi, looking at the now completely vanished black and white towers behind the two mechs, and said, ¡°Seeing how the black and white towers left, could it be that you have completed the challenge?¡± Upon hearing Yi Yu¡¯s question, Bai Qi¡¯s face twitched, and he nodded awkwardly, saying, ¡°I guess so.¡± ¡°What do you mean by ¡®I guess so¡¯?¡± Upon hearing this, Tang Miao refuted, saying, ¡°Either you¡¯ve cleared it or not. There¡¯s no ¡®I guess so¡¯.¡± ¡°What Bai Qi said is¡­¡± ¡°Complicated.¡± ¡°Can¡¯t you say it¡­¡± ¡°More clearly?¡± The Baili Brothers also expressed their opinions one after the other. However, Bai Qi took a long time to think, but still couldn¡¯t offer a reasonable explanation. The Black Tower¡¯s Secret. After about three hours of study, Bai Qi was still at a loss regarding the metal sphere he had in his hand. ¡°Since it¡¯s a product of the Era of Law Emperor, it must be somehow related to the runes. Unless, is this thing a part of something else?¡± The black and white towers were open at the same time, he had just entered one of them, perhaps the other part was in the other tower. ¡°Let¡¯s wait until Gamma has finished evolving, so then I can study the other tower.¡± Just at this moment, the golden egg, which was not due to hatch yet, broke on its own accord. The familiar evolution light flashed from it, thus confirming Bai Qi¡¯s previous speculation. Gamma was going to evolve to Lord Level! But why is this evolution light green? It¡¯s the same color as the previous evil energy, which really was quite unsettling. As if to prove Bai Qi¡¯s worries correct, a green flame seeped out from the cracks in the golden egg, and then completely enveloped the entire golden egg. The slowly breaking golden egg was immediately melted by the green flame and turned into a gold energy which merged into the green flame. At the same time, a piece of information also flowed into Bai Qi¡¯s mind. [Skill Name]: Sacrificial Aura [Skill Level]: High-stage [Skill Introduction]: A skill from the Demon Class, able to inflict burning damage on enemies, continuously depleting their life force. There are indeed skills from the Demon Class! Bai Qi¡¯s eyes flitted, Delta first evolved into a demon form, and then Gamma understood a technique from the Demon Class. It seemed that there was indeed the existence of demonic creatures in this world. At least, they once existed. ¡°I¡¯ll look into it when I get back. Those from the Demon Class don¡¯t seem like good citizens.¡± Soon, another piece of information rushed into Bai Qi¡¯s mind, and his eyes suddenly lit up. [Skill Name]: Energy Splitter [Skill Level]: High-stage [Skill Introduction]: A skill from the Demon Class, able to transfer energy to companions to enhance their fighting power. No wonder the Black Sky Mech was able to absorb Beta¡¯s Thunder Flame Power and guide it to use as their own attack method. They must have achieved it through a similar technique. Now that Gamma also has such a skill, doesn¡¯t that mean Gamma can also provide energy to Alpha and the others? Gamma, the mobile giant power bank, has been born! Seeing Gamma successively obtaining two high-grade high-quality skills, Bai Qi was even more interested in Gamma¡¯s future skills. The high-stage skills are all like this, so the super skills shouldn¡¯t be much worse, right? Chapter 213 - Chapter 213: Chapter 209: Sorcerers Perpetual Motion Machine? Chapter 213: Chapter 209: Sorcerer¡¯s Perpetual Motion Machine? Translator: 549690339 Finally, under Bai Qi¡¯s expectant gaze, the light of evolution completely dispersed from Gamma¡¯s body, and a wave of intricate information rushed into Bai Qi¡¯s mind. [Skill Name]: Life Energy Conversion [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Description]: A skill of the Demon Class, it can freely convert and store life and energy values, which is one of the reasons for the demon s strong vitality. Life Energy Conversion?! Bai Qi dumbfoundedly observed this super skill in his mind, which had no attack power, but he didn¡¯t dismiss it at all. Instead, he couldn¡¯t help but burst into hearty laughter. Being able to convert and store life and energy values, this is simply custom- made for Gamma. Bloodsucking Aura + Life Energy Conversion + Energy Diversion. He never imagined that the perpetual motion machine of Shankou Mountain would one day appear in his own pet. With such a set-up, who could kill Gamma!!! Cluck Cluck! (Master, Gamma feels a little different now.) The successfully evolved Gamma gave a light hop and landed on Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, looking at its body curiously with a pair of big eyes. Its body was still green, but the color had become a lot darker. However, it did not have the gloom of the Evil Energy Flame. Instead, it was like an emerald, shining with light. Through Gamma¡¯s dark green body, you could still see strands of gold, but these strands were no longer randomly distributed. Instead, they gathered in the center of Gamma, like a golden flame. ¡°The shape hasn¡¯t changed much, I wonder what the attributes are. Bai Qi inspected it up and down, then put his hand on Gamma. [Name]: ??? (Gamma) [Nature]: Alien Series (Physical Mutations) [Evolution Level]: Third Stage Eighth level [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord [Racial skills]: Bloodsucking Aura (High level ¨C Mastery), Deadly Poison Aura (High level ¨C Mastery), Split (Mid-Level ¨C Proficient), Mimicry (Low Level ¨C Perfection), Corrosion (Low Level ¨C Perfection), Toxin Resistance (Mid-Level ¨C Perfection)¡­ Golden Cicada Shelling (Super Level ¨C Beginner), Sacrificial Aura (High level ¨C Beginner), Energy Diversion (High level ¨C Beginner), Life Energy Conversion (Super Level ¨C Beginner) [Energy Value]: 8286000 The level had increased by four levels, but the energy value had soared, astonishingly higher than the minimum energy value of the Third Stage Lord by more than eight times. ¡°This is how much it is now. When Gamma advances to the Four Stage, or even the Seven Stage, how mutated will this energy value be? Oh no, I haven¡¯t even calculated the storage function of Life Energy Conversion. Bai Qi grinned. It was hard to say, but if anyone wanted to exhaust Gamma in a battle, they would definitely be tired to death. ¡°An indestructible creature¡­ Let¡¯s call you the Undying King, shall we?¡± Cluck Cluck! (Thank you, Master!) Gamma appeared to be very pleased with its new race name, hopping and skipping around Bai Qi, who also wore a cheerful smile. He originally thought that he would have to wait until the end of the training to exchange the Mythical Materials to help Gamma evolve into a Lord level, but he didn¡¯t expect to achieve the goal in advance just by exploring a secret realm. All members are at Lord level. Goal achieved! ¡°With this, there are more options for the Holy Relic Tower- Bai Qi stroked his chin, planning to think about the choice of Mythical Resources after he got back. Then he stood up, looking puzzled at the motionless Black Sky Meeh in front of him. ¡°Why haven¡¯t I been let out yet, is there a delay in this secret realm? He had already received the reward for clearing the stage, but he hadn¡¯t been teleported out, which made Bai Qi somewhat worried. ¡°I didn¡¯t encounter a BUG while entering the secret realm through the main gate, right? I¡¯m not interested in facing this big guy all day.¡± Just then, a darkness appeared in the world filled with white light and quickly expanded until it stood equal to the white light before it stopped. In that dark area, there was also a mech with the same design as the Black Sky Meeh but shining with white light all over. ¡°Is this the mech on the other side? It¡¯s not going to have us fight both of them at the same time, is it?¡± Although Gamma had evolved into a Lord level, Bai Qi had no confidence in his heart to face two abnormal mechs at the Fifth Stage at the same time. However, these two mechs did not intend to attack Bai Qi. After simultaneously appearing, they cast black and white rays of light, and the clear dividing line instantly cracked open, revealing a chaotic-looking hole. Then, a small mech squeezed out from it, shaking its head like a real person before it came back to its senses. ¡°Huh, someone cleared the stage?¡± The compact Mech glanced at the black and white Mechs that appeared at the same time, seeming a little surprised, then turned its attention to Bai Qi and his four pets on the side. ¡°So you¡¯re the one who passed through the secret realm? Judging by your dress, it seems like it¡¯s not the era of that old coot, the Law Emperor anymore.¡± Hearing the compact Meeh¡¯s words, Bai Qi first paused, then nodded, ¡°Yes, more than a thousand years have passed since the Law Emperor¡¯s death. ¡°More than a thousand years? That means the Law Emperor¡¯s turned into dust by now. Tsk tsk¡­ Humans really are fragile.¡± The compact Mech sighed, a hint of regret appeared on its face. If Bai Qi hadn¡¯t known that it was indeed a Mech, he might have even questioned if it was a real person. ¡°Um, may I ask who you are?¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s question, the compact Mech lifted its head, ¡°Just call me Black White, it¡¯s just a codename anyway.¡± Black White? Clearly, he had just randomly made that up, right? Bai Qi¡¯s mouth twitched slightly, but he didn¡¯t probe further, ¡°Well, Black White, now that I¡¯ve passed the challenge, can I leave?¡± ¡°Leave? Not so fast. I haven¡¯t talked to anyone in more than a thousand years. Keep me company and have a chat first.¡± Black White shook his head like a wind-up toy, patted the space beside him and said, ¡°Come sit, and tell me about the human¡¯s situation these years. Do the ferocious beasts still love attacking human cities like before?¡± ¡°Are those guys who have a thing for human women still alive?¡± Seeing Black White¡¯s curiosity, Bai Qi sighed helplessly, but obediently sat beside Black White. Black White was clearly the manager of the secret realm. If he couldn¡¯t appease him, he probably wouldn¡¯t be able to leave in his lifetime. On the other hand, he might be able to glean some useful information from Black White. ¡°Let¡¯s start with the current situation. Now there are no more dynasties, but a Federation¡­ The Mechanical Legend has broken the balance¡­ Various Titled Legends fight everywhere¡­ We are in a period of peace with the Ferocious Beast Tribe¡­¡± Thanks to the recent adventure in the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, Bai Qi had specifically reviewed human history, so it was easy for him to inform Black White about the humans¡¯ situation in the past years. ¡°Mechanical Engineering Department? This sounds very similar to our Rune Mechs. But the core weapon you mentioned does sound very powerful. Humans have indeed made progress over these years.¡± After hearing Bai Qi¡¯s description, Black White accurately pinpointed the key turning point in the balance between humans and ferocious beasts: the development of the Mechanical Engineering Department and the core weapons. ¡°By the way, do you have a core weapon? Show it to me. Maybe I can modify these two big guys.¡± Bai Qi shrugged helplessly, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but the core weapons are all controlled by the Federation. How could a Beast Master like me access them?¡± Although Yi Yu had promised him a seven-stage Mechanical Engineering technique, Bai Qi understood clearly that the information on core weapons would not appear in it. ¡°That¡¯s true. The old Law Emperor didn¡¯t intend to popularize these two big guys anyway.¡± Black White nodded and then looked at Bai Qi with interest, ¡°By the way, how did you defeat Black Sky? The design of the guardian is a bit different from these mass-produced ones.¡± The guardian¡¯s design is different? Upon hearing this, Bai Qi looked at Black Sky, and realized that its chest was not a green round stone, but had been replaced by a transparent crystal. ¡°That stone was obtained by the Law Emperor from outer space. Because he couldn¡¯t fully understand its attributes, he used it to make Black Sky. But generally, Black Sky doesn¡¯t easily release its energy. What did you do?¡± Bai Qi twitched the corner of his lips slightly, you¡¯re the secret realm manager and you¡¯re asking me? Were you knocked senseless? Luckily, Black White remembered his role as the manager of the secret realm and directly pulled up the footage of Bai Qi¡¯s battle with Black Sky. At first it was normal, with Black White commenting on the tactics of Bai Qi¡¯s four pets. However, when he saw the Sword of Death in Alpha¡¯s hand, Black White instantly appeared behind the Black and White Sky Mech. ¡°How did you contract a pet that possesses the Power of Death? No wonder Black Sky behaved so unusually. Get away from me, now! Bai Qi shrugged helplessly, ¡°It happened accidentally, don¡¯t worry. Alpha has complete control and nothing will go wrong.¡± Upon hearing this, Black White cautiously peeked his head out but instantly shrank back when he saw the black long sword behind Alpha. ¡°No, the Power of Death is too dangerous, I can¡¯t let him stay here. Take your rewards and leave immediately!¡± As he spoke, Black White waved his hand, the two Mechs appeared next to Bai Qi, and a huge teleportation circle sprung up under Bai Qi, covering him and the Black and White Sky Mech. ¡°The Black Sky and White Sky Mechs have been used a lot, if you can¡¯t afford it, don¡¯t mess around.¡± After activating the teleportation circle, the fear on Black White¡¯s face had not lessened at all, ¡°No, I can¡¯t stay here either, I¡¯m going to lie low somewhere else.¡± Hearing Black White¡¯s words, Bai Qi was speechless. However, upon seeing the two giant Mechs behind him, he refrained from speaking further. ¡°By the way, what exactly is this metal sphere?¡± Right as Bai Qi was about to be teleported away, he suddenly remembered the metal sphere and quickly asked Black White about it. ¡°You mean this? This thing was found by the Law Emperor in¡­¡± Before he could finish his sentence, the teleportation circle activated, teleporting Bai Qi away instantly. I¡¯m at a loss for words! Can you time your cutoffs any better? Your cliffhanger skills might as well be compared to some specific writers from my previous life. At least let me hear where he found it! Chapter 214 - Chapter 214: Chapter 210: Dual Sky Meeh Chapter 214: Chapter 210: Dual Sky Meeh Translator: 549690339 After listening to Bai Qi¡¯s description, Wang Huai and the others fell into silence, while Tang Miao even dropped his jaw wide in disbelief. ¡°So, you¡¯re saying you scared away the guardian of this secret realm?¡± ¡°Howcould that be? He probably has some psychological trauma relating to this.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, seeing the tense expression of the Black and White Towers. They had obviously encountered the Blood of Death during the Era of Law Emperor, and perhaps even confronted Death itself, hence their fear. ¡°I knew that as long as you took action, Bai Qi, this secret realm would definitely be unlocked.¡± Yi Yu walked up to Bai Qi with a slight smile, looking at the two towering mechs by Bai Qi¡¯ s side.¡± Have these two mechs already recognized you as their master?¡± Bai Qi shook his head. ¡°Not exactly. According to Black and White, these mechs are fresh from the factory. Nothing has been finalized yet, including their energy sources.¡± Thinking about it made him annoyed. Black and White Towers had the time to relay the status of the two mechs to him, but didn¡¯t spare a moment to explain the origin of the metallic sphere. Now left with a mystery, only heaven knows when he¡¯d decipher its secrets. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Yi Yu¡¯s gaze swept back and forth between the two mechs, a gleam of fanaticism occasionally flickering in his eyes. But he said nothing more, just standing silently, as if appreciating two works of art. Seeing the unscathed Bai Qi, Li Xusheng also walked up and asked earnestly, ¡°Bai Qi, how did you extinguish that green flame?¡± ¡°Green flame, you encountered it too?¡± Bai Qi was slightly taken aback at the news. According to Black and White Towers, Black Sky only activated the Evil Energy Mode due to sensing the Sword of Death. So how had Li Xusheng also activated it? Could it be, did Li Xusheng get contaminated by the Power of Death during that encounter? ¡°Uh, were you okay after the last time in the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm? I mean, are you sure you¡¯ve completely removed the Blood of Death?¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s off-topic response, Li Xusheng furrowed his brows slightly, misunderstanding Bai Qi¡¯s meaning, and walked straight back to his spot, leaving Bai Qi completely puzzled. What caused this sudden fallout? Bai Qi scratched his head helplessly. Upon seeing Li Xusheng¡¯s swiftly healing wounds, he decided not to probe further. Based on the properties of the Blood of Death, if Li Xusheng truly was contaminated, he definitely wouldn¡¯t be bouncing around now. Well, it must be a coincidence. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to lose to you once again in deciphering a secret realm.¡± Unlike Li Xusheng¡¯s confusion, Bai Qiucha seemed quite indifferent about losing to Bai Qi, even appearing somewhat relieved. As a young prodigy, Bai Qiucha was under no small amount of pressure. Being the Legendary Son meant he could not afford to lag behind others, and he had been living up to the expectation. Now, continuously being overtaken by Bai Qi, Bai Qiucha was beginning to feel liberated. His motivation to become stronger surged unprecedentedly. Chasing from behind, after all, provided more motivation than leading from the front. ¡°It¡¯s just a coincidence. Besides, I wouldn¡¯t be able to do anything if I had encountered White Meeh.¡± From Black and White Towers, Bai Qi knew that White Sky was the complete opposite of Black Sky, a Defensive New Meeh. It seemed to contain a special stone, which made it extraordinarily resilient. If he really met it, Bai Qi would probably have to rely on Alpha¡¯s Sword of Death for a miracle. But speaking of which, once you clear one of the Black and White Secret Realms, you can¡¯t go to the other. They were clearly not intended to allow one to obtain both unique stones. So stingy! Bai Qi silently grumbled about the Black and White Towers and their master. Then he saw a figure flying towards them from the distance. It was Bai Heguang and the Jiuyou Darkbird returning from the Black Python Tribe. ¡°Dad, are you alright?¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qiucha immediately went to inquire, while Bai Heguang simply shook his head. ¡°It was just a legendary giant snake. It was no match for Jiuyou.¡± After hearing Bai Heguang¡¯s words, Bai Qiucha was finally relieved. Bai Heguang then noticed the missing Black and White Towers and the two mechs, Black Sky and White Sky. ¡°The Dual Sky Meeh from the Era of Law Emperor? I never thought it would be preserved here.¡± After taking a few looks at the Dual Sky Meeh, Bai Heguang immediately recognized their identity. He then looked at Bai Qi and asked, ¡°Bai Qi, did you clear it?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Bai Qi nodded and asked, ¡°Do you know about the Dual Sky Meeh, Teacher?¡± Bai Heguang said, ¡°In a sense, the Era of Law Emperor was very similar to the Federation. During their confrontations with the Ferocious Beasts, they primarily used various Rune Puppets and Mechs. Among them, the Dual Sky Meeh was the most famous.¡± ¡°Unfortunately, after the Law Emperor died, the Dual Sky Meeh also gradually disappeared.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi had a sudden realization while Yi Yu commended from the side, ¡°Bai Chuanqi is indeed the top in the Federation in archaeology. If the Dual Sky Meeh were given to him, he would surely restore their original functions.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± Upon hearing those words, Bai Heguang outright refused. ¡°The Thirteenth Bureau discovered the secret realm. It wouldn¡¯t be fair for our association to monopolize it.¡± Saying this, Bai Heguang glanced at Bai Qi. ¡°We each take a mech and share the research data.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Yi Yu nodded his head, agreeing with Bai Heguang¡¯s suggestion, then he turned to Bai Qi and said, ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re the one who successfully completed the mission, so why don¡¯t you make the choice?¡± Upon hearing Yi Yu¡¯s words, Bai Qi looked at Bai Heguang, and after seeing that he also agreed, he scrutinized the two mechs for a moment before ultimately choosing the unfamiliar White Mech. Although the Black Sky Mech was focused on offense, in reality, its mode of combat was very similar to Husky¡¯s. The only thing that was truly powerful was the circular stone it contained. This didn¡¯t offer much for him to learn from. The defensive White Mech, on the other hand, likely had many valuable aspects. Once he had learned from it, he could enhance Husky¡¯s defenses. Seeing that Bai Qi had made his choice, Yi Yu didn¡¯t hesitate to put the Black Sky Mech away. ¡°Our task is completed; we¡¯ll take our leave now.¡± ¡°As for the Spirit-Control Orb and our previous trade, I¡¯m planning on visiting your federation in a few days. We¡¯ll discuss it then.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi slightly nodded, watching as Yi Yu and his team prepared to leave in their mechs. He suddenly found Bai Heguang staring intently at him, remaining silent for a long time. ¡°Ahem, um, do you have something you want to tell me, professor?¡± Feeling uncomfortable under Bai Heguang¡¯s scrutiny, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°No, you did well this time.¡± Bai Heguang shook his head, ¡°The Dual Sky Mech has a high operational cost that isn¡¯t within your means right now. I suggest you hand it directly over to the federation, they will provide an appropriate compensation.¡± ¡°Alright, thank you, professor.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi nodded in approval. Despite how excellent the Dual Sky Mech was, it needed a terrifying amount of energy, and the current energy systems within the Mechanical Engineering Department couldn¡¯t support it, so one could only use specific energy materials. Although said materials could power up the Dual Sky Mech enough to fight against Legendary Creatures, Bai Qi felt they would be better used for cultivating his pets. ¡°Professor, when the time comes, will I be able to participate in the research on the White Mech? If that¡¯s not possible, could I at least receive a copy of its rune structure?¡± Bai Heguang hesitated for a moment before replying, ¡°Alright, your mastery of runes is at the level of some experts already. Your knowledge could help decipher some of the mysteries of the Dual Sky Mech.¡± Upon hearing Bai Heguang¡¯s agreement, Bai Qi let out a sigh of relief. Just as he was about to inquire about the Demon Class, he was interrupted by Bai Heguang. ¡°You both have been out for quite a while, and I have some other matters to attend to shortly. I¡¯ll send you back to headquarters now.¡± ¡°Uh, alright.¡± Bai Qiucha and Bai Qi exchanged glances. Their father (teacher) seemed overly busy, even a workhorse wouldn¡¯t be pushed this hard. Once they returned to headquarters, they could look up some information on the Demon Class in the Tower of Knowledge. They could perhaps find some clues. They should also investigate the little metallic ball. Once they were ready, Bai Heguang took them straight to headquarters. Bai Heguang obviously had some urgent matter at hand, for they returned much quicker than they had come, only taking half a day to get back to headquarters. ¡°I¡¯m going to report this matter about the Dual Sky Mech to the head. Both of you go to the assembly hall first.¡± Bai Heguang directed the two toward the entrance of the grand hall before hurrying off to the Tower of Decision. ¡°At this hour, they should all be assembled. Shall we go grab something to eat first?¡± For the past few days, they had merely survived on the meat of ferocious beasts. Although it was nutritionally sufficient, the taste was quite ordinary. Now that they were back, they ought to give their taste buds a treat. ¡°Sounds good, the Thunder Rat must be hungry too.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, already considering what to feed the Thunder Rat. He really loved his pets. The two went hand in hand to the cafeteria. Due to the current class hours, there weren¡¯t many people in the cafeteria. Only a small number of members from the Six Towers were there, having a meal. ¡°Ma¡¯am, please give me ten orders of a hearty meal set, five orders of the Ice Wolf set, twenty orders of the colorful set, and fifteen orders of the vitality set, thank you.¡± Bai Qi placed an extravagant order at the window to feed his four pets, their favorite meals to be exact, and he ordered several times more than usual. Once the announcement about his second-stage rune evolution and the Spirit- Control Orb came out, he would have secured his financial freedom. Naturally, there would be no need for him to skimp and save. Speaking of which, the Thirteenth Bureau had already set aside a piece of Mythical Material for him. The federation would likely trade the White Mech for another piece of Mythical Material as well. He should give one of them to Delta in exchange for Space Material to ramp up her combat effectiveness. But he also hadn¡¯t claimed Gamma¡¯s basic rewards yet. Skipping over Gamma seemed a bit inappropriate. However, if both materials were assigned to Gamma and Delta, it would be too mundane, lacking in excitement. Looking at his four pets gorging themselves with food, Bai Qi remembered the previous incident between Husky and Gamma and a smirk appeared on his corner of the lips. ¡°Alpha, Schuck, Beta, Gamma, Delta, let¡¯s have an internal competition later, the winner will get first priority in the allocation of Mythical Resources-¡° Chapter 215 - Chapter 215: Chapter 211: Alpha VS Schuck Beta Chapter 215: Chapter 211: Alpha VS Schuck Beta Translator: 549690339 Woof woof! (Abattle within the team? My claws have been itching for it!) Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Schuck Beta immediately became interested, and Alpha turned slightly. He didn¡¯t speak, but the fiery Fire of Soul burning in his eyes clearly revealed his thoughts. On the other hand, Gamma and Delta seemed unenthusiastic. Thump thump. (Gamma just evolved, so he¡¯ll sit out this one.) Plip plop. (I just arrived; I won¡¯t fight for it.) Seeing his twin pets so sensible, Bai Qi nodded approvingly, yet his expression turned serious. ¡°Mutual yielding is good, but there must still be competition.¡± ¡°Even though Gamma and Delta, neither of you have received your basic benefits yet, you should still compete if you have to.¡± ¡°Healthy competition could better stimulate mutual progress-¡± Upon hearing his words, Gamma and Delta realized what he meant and developed some desire to fight. Seeing not one of the four pets objected anymore, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. He bid Bai Qiucha hello, then returned with his four pets to his portable sanctuary. ¡± Now, I¡¯ 11 announce the rounds of the competition.¡± At some point, Bai Qi had changed into a suit. He walked to the referees¡¯ point of the battle room and turned on the big screen. ¡°The first round, Resource contention group: Alpha VS Schuck Beta.¡± ¡°The second round, Base Benefits group: Gamma VS Delta.¡± Pointing at the plans on the screen, Bai Qi asked, ¡°Any problems?¡± Clink clank. (I¡¯m fine with that.) Howl howl! (I welcome all comers.) Thump thump. (Gamma obeys the master.) Plip plop. (I will try my best.) ¡°Alright then, Alpha and Schuck Beta, you go prepare first. Gamma and Delta, also start preparing for the battle.¡± On hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Alpha and the husky immediately entered the battlefield to prepare. ¡°Alpha, for this team battle, refrain from using The Sword of Death.¡± Looking at the pets eager for battle, Bai Qi pondered for a moment before deciding to impose a restriction on Alpha. Alpha was his main pet, so Bai Qi prioritized him for any enhancement materials, hence Alpha¡¯s overall strength far exceeded other pets like Schuck Beta. Besides, the Sword of Death transcended general super skills and was a transcendent skill. If Alpha was allowed to fight at full strength, there was no point in continuing the fight. Clink clank. (No problem.) Alpha nodded and instantly set the Sword of Death aside. Schuck Beta didn¡¯t make a fuss and willingly accepted this arrangement. As a group¡¯s internal data collector and researcher, no one knew the power of the Sword of Death better than them. The Sword of Death was insurmountable unless there was an equal or higher dual-level inhibiting force to counter it, making defense a mere formality. Even without the transcendent skill, the Sword of Death, Alpha still had two other superskills, which made him extremely powerful. Seeing that the pets were ready, Bai Qi immediately said: ¡°In that case, the first round of the Resource Contention match of Bai Qi¡¯s pet team, Alpha vs Schuck Beta, officially begins!¡± Just as his words fell, Alpha made the first move. Anarchy Wings spread in the wind, the Gravity Sword swung as he flew fast towards the husky. Although Alpha wasn¡¯t very reliant on the Gravity sword before and after getting the Sword of Death, it didn¡¯t mean the Gravity Sword was weak. The Gravity Sword, as a super skill, was phenomenally destructive, but Alpha more often wielded the Withering Sword, which eventually became the Sword of Death. However, now without the choice of the Sword of Death, Alpha slowly began developing the potential of his Gravity Sword. A dull yellow light flashed, Alpha¡¯s gravity directly reduced to the minimum, his flight speed abruptly increased and in an instant, he was above the husky. He heavily swung his sword downward. Though this blow seemed ordinary, it gave a falling meteor¡¯s feel, evidently intensified by several times gravity. Reducing gravity to increase speed, increasing gravity to enhance destructiveness, Gravity Amplification had a simple and crude combat style. Boom! Facing Alpha¡¯s surprise tactics, the husky covered himself with Etherium Liquid Gold too late to dodge, got hit directly by the Gravity sword, and immediately exploded. Ka-pow, ka-pow. (Beta¡¯s explosive power is getting stronger, I wonder what it tastes like¡­) Imitating Bai Qi, Gamma wiped a non-existent droplet of saliva from the corner of its mouth, wishing it could rush in and have a taste right then. Delta had a serious look on its face, watching the battle unfolding in the arena. Blub, blub. (They¡¯ve switched to self-exploding wolves so quickly. Schuck and Beta are fast. Can I dodge in time?) As Delta said, the moment they were obscured by Etherium Liquid Gold, their original bodies had already left their previous location, leaving a high-quality replica of a self-exploding wolf behind. However, such a close-range explosion still didn¡¯t injure Alpha. The Thunder Flame Power was completely blocked by a thick Ice Crystal Barrier, while countless Wind Blades broke through the smoke created by the explosion, cutting towards the ground beneath the self-detonating wolf. But, of course, the Husky wouldn¡¯t just foolishly wait for death to come. It had already distanced itself from Alpha the moment the self- detonating wolves exploded. Before the smoke could dissipate, countless rune-engraved cannons popped up around the battlefield, with even some floating turrets taking up positions in the sky above, all of them simultaneously locking onto Alpha in the center of the battlefield. In an instant, a series of thunderous roars rang out in the arena as numerous Thunder Flame Powers bombarded Alpha, completely enveloping him. As a super skill of the Mechanical Engineering Department, the Mechanical Lord wasn¡¯t just capable of constructing various mechanical weapons. Due to the characteristics of Etherium Liquid Gold, it amplified all types of energy, combined with the destructive power of the Thunder Flame Power, it was a major weapon on the battlefield! The Husky¡¯s covering attack didn¡¯t last long. A tornado tore through the blockage created by the Thunder Flame Power, countless sword blades continuously shielding the Thunder Flame Power outside. Some of them even skillfully exploited the gaps in the Thunder Flame Power¡¯s attack, quickly heading towards the floating turrets and surrounding large cannons. However, it seemed that the Husky had already predicted Alpha¡¯s actions. The moment the storm of sword blades began, all the floating turrets quickly retreated, and the original large cannons that provided continuous output altered to intermittent firing, suddenly changing their attack rhythm. At the same time, several metal wolves burrowed out from under the ground, disregarding the concentrated cannon fire in the field, and rushed towards the storm of sword blades. Boom, boom, boom! Under the concentrated attacks from the self-exploding wolves and the floating turrets, the rotational speed of Alpha¡¯s sword storm began to slow. Apart from the rotating metallic sword blades, the originally violent tornado gradually disappeared. ¡°Using the explosion to change the surrounding air pressure and thereby disrupting the structure of the tornado?¡± Seeing that the Husky actually used this method to break the sword storm, Bai Qi spontaneously gave it a thumbs-up. Science is the primary productive force. This statement isn¡¯t wrong. Even using scientific methods to crack magical skills, this operation was full marks! ¡°But where the hell is he hiding?¡± Due to the tornado being neutralized by the explosion, the power of the sword storm was halved, and some of Schuck and Beta¡¯s attacks hit Alpha. However, Alpha was still under the tyranny of the storm of sword blades and didn¡¯t sustain any damage. Instead, it slowly changed its shape, gradually turning into a spinning top filled with blades, chopping all the self-exploding wolves attempting to pounce to shreds. Subsequently, the spinning top that Alpha transformed into accelerated again, quickly circling around the battlefield, destroying all the surrounding large cannons. Another massive explosion was set off in the arena, even blasting the ground beneath into nothingness, revealing the metal floor beneath. Comparatively, Alpha stood unscathed like the God of War himself, bathing in this torrent of Thunder Flame Power. In the initial face-off of the Twin Pets, Alpha clearly had the upper hand. Just then, a figure slowly emerged from the metal behind Alpha. It was swift and silent like an agile assassin, lunging at Alpha¡¯s back. Its sharp claws, shining intimidatingly under the sun, were startlingly noticeable. To their surprise, it was a werewolf made entirely of metal! After Alpha started to evolve towards the Dragon form, it was finally the Husky¡¯s turn to level up its werewolf form. The movements of the Husky in its werewolf form were much more agile. In the blink of an eye, its claws shimmering with red and blue energy had landed on Alpha¡¯s back, instantly creating a crack in its solid Crystal bones. Alpha, who was stealthily attacked, responded immediately. Countless sword blades flew back and forcibly repelled the werewolf, directly changing direction to counter-attack the werewolf. But the werewolf had obviously predicted Alpha¡¯s actions. A few leaps later, it distanced itself from Alpha and vanished once again into the metal plate. Ka-pow, ka-pow? (Where did Beta and the others go? Gamma can¡¯t sense them anymore, the whole floor is filled with their scent.) Blub, blub. (They should be looking for a chance to launch a surprise attack, Alpha¡¯s front-facing combat power is too strong.) Ka-pow, ka-pow! (That¡¯s true, Alpha seems to have never lost in a head-on fight, Gamma can¡¯t do that, I can only take a beating slowly.) Blub, blub! (No, no, no, you¡¯re much stronger than me¡­ I¡¯ve been dragging the team down and need to start working twice as hard.) Ka-pow, ka-pow? (Delta, you¡¯re not weak, Gamma feels terrible when I encounter Evil Energy Flame, you, Delta, you¡¯re not affected at all.) Blub, blub¡­ (No, no, no, you are¡­) Watching the two pets outside the arena start to compete over who was weaker, Bai Qi was at a loss. These two, one a chill foodie, the other modest and introspective, Bai Qi was skeptical about whether they would begin their fight with a debate later. On the other hand, the other two had a very strong sense of competition, and were, in fact, competing over almost everything. Even the current tactic of suddenly emerging from underground to launch a surprise attack, hadn¡¯t Alpha preferred this in the past? Mutual learning, mutual promotion, these words were meant for these two. Chapter 216 - Chapter 216: Chapter 212: Awakening of Perception Chapter 216: Chapter 212: Awakening of Perception Translator: 549690339 After the initial successful ambush, Husky¡¯s attacks became increasingly cautious, refusing to rapidly engage with Alpha no matter how Alpha probed. However, Alpha had no intention of continuing to wait. With a heavy stomp of his feet, countless bone spurts imbued with the power of shadows burst out from the metallic ground, instantly covering the whole area. It was the Shadow Lotus Skill, a move Alpha hadn¡¯t used in a long time. Forced by the Shadow Lotus Skill, the werewolf that Husky had turned into couldn¡¯t hide any longer. Bursting from the ground with an angry growl, the power of the Demonic Roar was immediately bestowed upon the werewolf, increasing both its speed and power simultaneously. Subsequently, the werewolf skillfully evaded the surrounding bone spurs trying to catch it. It easily walked up to Alpha and initiated a series of attacks with its wolf claws, plainly not intending to let Alpha swing his sword. However, Alpha didn¡¯t back down. So he simply threw the Gravity Sword, controlling it along with other blades to attack Husky, while his arms transformed into bone blades and tangled with Husky. Although Alpha was superior to Husky in both speed and combat experience, the werewolf that Husky had become could always predict Alpha¡¯s actions in advance. It acted on both offense and defense as if waiting for Alpha. Astonishingly, it wrested the initiative in the battle from Alpha. Click, click. Looking at the reborn werewolf in front of him, Alpha¡¯s aura began to slowly shift. His attack speed, which was already beyond the visual tracking capabilities, skyrocketed further. Bai Qi even felt as if Alpha¡¯s arms had disappeared. After the close combat between both sides exchanged several dozens of moves, the flustered werewolf was eventually hit by the Gravity Sword. The sudden increase in weight took away its ability to counterattack, and it was directly targeted by numerous blades from Alpha. When faced with the sharp blades that had locked onto its entire body, the werewolf gave up resisting with extreme composure. It surrendered and its figure began to twist incessantly, seemingly ready to revert to its original shape. Just then, the werewolf suddenly exploded. The Etherium Liquid Gold engulfed all the blades and the Gravity Sword, forcibly dragging them into the ground. But no trace of Husky could be seen anywhere. This werewolf was merely a decoy body that Schuck Beta had created using Etherium Liquid Gold. Alpha, sensing that he had been tricked, also felt somewhat surprised. He then instinctively swung his Bone Blade towards his rear. Indeed, there was another werewolf behind him, but it was still not Husky. It, too, was a decoy body made of Etherium Liquid Gold. The Etherium Liquid Gold took advantage of the confusion to spread onto Alpha¡¯s body, gradually enveloping him. When this happened, the Fire of Soul in Alpha¡¯s eye sockets surged. A rich aura of shadows spread out from the Crystal bones, constantly corroding the surrounding Etherium Liquid Gold. Simultaneously, Alpha¡¯s bones continuously grew and entangled, clearly signaling an attempt to break free with force. At that moment, a red dot appeared on top of Alpha¡¯s head. Following the direction from where the red dot extended, one could see a two-headed wolf at the original location of a turret. The wolf was carrying a sniper rifle and aiming at them. AwuAwu! (Stinky Bone, I won-) Beta, who had locked onto Alpha¡¯s only weak point, clearly seemed a bit smug. But Schuck was still very solemn, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t be too arrogant, our attacks might not penetrate Alpha¡¯s skull defense.¡± As the metronome who trained all four pets, it knew that Alpha had deliberately strengthened his skull¡¯s defenses. One of the runes Bai Qi had set up for Alpha was Fortitude. If their attack couldn¡¯t break Alpha¡¯s defense, they, having exposed their position, would certainly end up being beaten up by Alpha. After all, you can¡¯t expect a scientist to fight a professional warrior. Woof Woof! (No problem, Stinky Bone certainly won¡¯t be able to break free from our control.) No sooner had he finished speaking than Alpha, who had initially been tightly restrained by the Etherium Liquid Gold, was suddenly enveloped by a shadow. His body appeared to turn into a shadow, and the Etherium Liquid Gold that had tightly wrapped him missed its mark. Awu! (Damn it! We¡¯ve been tricked by Stinky Bone!) Upon seeing Alpha disappear, Beta instinctively sensed something wrong. Before it could even change its position, it felt a chill on the back of its neck. A bone blade was already at its head. Click, click. (You lost.) Beta turned its head to look at the cold-faced Alpha behind it. With its head drooped in apparent disappointment, Schuck quietly shook his head and said, ¡°We lost.¡± Clap! Clap! Clap!¡­ ¡°Nicely done ¨C quite an exciting fight.¡± As Bai Qi applauded, he smiled and looked at the twin pets, saying, ¡°You both did well. Alpha¡¯s fighting power and Schuck Beta¡¯s tactics are both worth learning from.¡± Chomp chomp. (Although Gamma didn¡¯t understand it, it seemed very powerful.) Blub blub! (Alpha¡¯s combat experience is very strong. Delta needs to learn from him.) Gamma and Delta also agreed with Bai Qi¡¯s comment. Although Alpha had held back some of his power, this small scale battle also couldn¡¯t bring out the advantage of the Mechanical Lord skills of Husky. So the fight could be considered more or less fair. However, it was clear that Alpha was more skilled. Alpha¡¯s ability to melt into the shadows by using the Shadow Lotus Skill was something Bai Qi hadn¡¯t thought of since Alpha had gradually changed his fighting style. But it turned out that Alpha hadn¡¯t forgotten it. Indeed, he was born an assassin, he couldn¡¯t abandon his roots. Awu¡­ (My Mythical Material is gone¡­) Beta hung its head rather forlornly, appearing completely despondent. Its previous transcendent state of mind, attained through chanting, was now entirely shattered, making it express a tone of a shattered heart. Bai Qi patted the head of Husky and comforted him, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t be so downhearted. You performed well already. Keep trying next time.¡± Schuck and Beta¡¯s performance was indeed marvelous. Whether it was their tactical arrangements or the close combat with Alpha, had it not been for Alpha¡¯s Speed Variation which was somewhat overpowered, they might have been able to hold on a little longer. Moreover, the ability Beta showed in predicting in advance was indeed stunning. Awu? (Can¡¯t beat him now, let alone next time? Who knows how strong that stinky bone will become after eating another piece of mythical resource.) Beta still wasn¡¯t relieved and ruthlessly exposed the harsh reality. ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, although he hadn¡¯t figured out which aspects to strengthen Alpha, whatever it was, Alpha¡¯s combat power would skyrocket, making him even harder to beat. ¡°Well¡­ In that case, let¡¯s do it this way, we¡¯ll take turns from now on. Alpha has already won the victory of the first round of resource competition, and can¡¯t participate in the following matches anymore, he can continue to participate only after the first round is fully over.¡± His original intention of organizing this team internal competition was just to give the pets some motivation for mutual promotion. He couldn¡¯t favor one pet over the other. Everyone would get what they deserved, it¡¯s just a matter of time. Aside from the basic benefits for each pet, the resource competition would be divided into several rounds where the winner would automatically quit the current round. ¡°Such arrangement works.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s arrangement, Schuck nodded, while Beta¡¯s spirits immediately lifted, casting an ill-intentioned gaze towards Gamma and Delta. If he couldn¡¯t beat that stinky bone, could he still not beat these two young ones? Seeing Beta successfully stepping out of the shadow, Bai Qi also smiled, suddenly remembering Beta¡¯s series of predictions, he asked, ¡°Beta, has your perception skill awakened?¡± Awo? (Awakened? When?) ¡°Nevermind, I¡¯ll check myself.¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly, putting his hand on the Husky¡¯s head. [Name]: War Apostle (Beta) [Race]: Mechanical Engineering Department, Wolf Species (psychic mutation) [Growth Level]: Four Stage One Level [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Racial skills]: Mind¡¯s Eye (High Level ¨C Proficient), Electric Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Perfect), Mechanical Lord (Super Level ¨C Expert), Demonic Roar (High Level ¨C Proficient), Thunder Flame Power (High Level ¨C Expert), Soul Whisper (High Level ¨C Expert) [Energy Value]: 8130W [Condition]: Evolvable As expected, have the perception skills awakened? [Skill Name]: Mind¡¯s Eye [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Effect]: Accurately perceives everything with mind¡¯s eye. Can sense incoming attacks based on external fluctuations for dodging No wonder he dodged so timely, it turns out he sensed it earlier with Mind¡¯s Eye. Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Gamma and Delta, saying: ¡°Next is you two, get ready.¡± The twin pets nodded their heads, just about to enter the battlefield when they realized that the battlefield was already a mess, making proper combat impossible. ¡°Cough cough, Alpha, get the Six Corpse to clean up the field.¡± Rattle Rattle. (Okay, boss.) On Alpha¡¯s instruction, Six Corpse was immediately summoned. Being the actual creator of the base, Six Corpse immediately picked up various tools and began to repair the field expertly. About half an hour later, the previously devastated battlefield was mostly restored. Although some facilities hadn¡¯t been repaired, it was enough for combat. ¡°This skill is excellent, if it weren¡¯t for the fear of scaling up, who in the Federation would be my opponent in infrastructure work!¡± Bai Qi was very satisfied with Six Corpse¡¯s work. Watching the double-headed wolf pets, one by one, entering the battlefield, he said, ¡°Are you ready?¡± Crack Pop Crack Pop! (Gamma is ready!) Throom Throom. (Delta will try his best.) ¡°Alright, second round, basic welfare group: Gamma VS Delta. The match begins!¡± Compared to Alpha and Husky¡¯s fierce attacks, the pace of Delta and Gamma¡¯s fight was obviously slower. Because Savage Charge was his only means of attack, Delta didn¡¯t rush to attack, but cautiously circled around Gamma, looking for opportunities. Gamma, on the other hand, was only too happy to oblige, unfolding Deadly Poison Aura, Energy Absorption Aura, and his newly mastered Sacrificial Aura one by one. After the green, red, and dark tri-colored aura unfolded, the atmosphere of the battlefield changed instantly. A hot, odd-smelling wind gradually drifted towards Bai Qi and the others. Woof Woof! (Poisonous gas? When did Gamma start releasing poisonous gas?) Beta was the first to detect the problem and immediately stopped breathing. Bai Qi, on the other hand, immediately grabbed the Green Dragon Scale and expelled the poisonous gas. ¡°Could it be that the toxins from Deadly Poison Aura were baked by the Sacrificial Aura into poisonous gas? This attack range has directly upgraded from flat to spatial.¡± Chapter 217 - Chapter 217: Chapter 213: Future Planning Chapter 217: Chapter 213: Future Planning Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi received the poison-proof mask made of Etherium Liquid Gold from the Husky¡¯s hand, thought for a moment, and retreated to the observation room, sealing off the battle room. Once he had confirmed that no poisonous gas had seeped out, he began to watch the fight with peace of mind. With the spread of the poisonous gas, the battle room quickly turned into a green space, and it was becoming even more concentrated. As one might imagine, in this sealed environment, the longer the time dragged on, the higher the concentration of toxins would be, and the worse off Gamma¡¯s opponent would be. However, Delta was an exception. As the toxins around him became more concentrated, an evolution light indeed came up on Delta, and he quickly turned into a black cat with purple claws. [Name]: Fierce Poison Cat King [Attribute]: Poison Type [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Introduction]: A creature living in the heavily poisonous swamp, completely black, extremely agile, and once it catches an opportunity, it will attack the enemy with its poisonous claws. After evolving into the Fierce Poison Cat King, Delta was no longer affected by these toxins. He accelerated directly to Gamma¡¯s front and then started a series of vigorous tearing. Gamma, full of magic resist points but with rags for physical resist, was immediately split into countless fragments by Delta¡¯s continuous assault. These fragments did not idle after landing, they all activated the three auras, and surrounded Delta in the center. Seeing this scene, Delta remained calm. He threw Gamma up high from his hand, then jumped and dashed directly onto the opponent. Crunch! A breaking sound rang out. Always unfazed by impacts, Gamma only felt a strong impact force flowing through its body, and its initially bright and glossy body resembling an Emerald suddenly dulled. ¡°Indeed, even Gamma can¡¯t defend against the Power of Space,¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly seeing this. The Space Department was different from other classes, and there was no basic restraining theory. On the contrary, it could restrain most other classes. The only exception could be the rarer Temporal department. However, given the rarity of those skills, especially the attack ones, it was virtually impossible to encounter them. But Gamma¡¯s condition only lasted for a moment. A flash of green light passed, and Gamma¡¯s status returned to normal. At the same time, it actively opened its body and swallowed Delta. ¡°Did Gamma just use Life Energy Conversion?¡± Seeing Gamma¡¯s status change, Bai Qi instantly reacted, and Schuck next to him responded: ¡°Gamma consumed a lot of energy just then, it should have been converted into life force.¡± Bai Qi nodded, he hadn¡¯t taught Gamma the tactics of the Perpetual Motion Machine, but Gamma obviously assimilated them itself, already using it. Because of being wrapped by Gamma, the three auras fell on Delta one after into, the effects of Deadly Poison, Bloodsucking, and Burning took effect one by one, and Delta¡¯s status worsened at a speed visible to the naked eye. The Fierce Poison Cat King immunity to most toxins, but it can¡¯t stand Gamma¡¯s good appetite, it eats anything, directly leading to a complex Deadly Poison Aura. In simple terms, the Deadly Poison Aura that Gamma emits is a mixed poison, general detox methods would have hard time detoxifying it, not to mention facing the damage from bloodsucking and burning simultaneously. Bloop Bloop! Feeling the unusual sensations from his body, Delta didn¡¯t have any intention to give up. He gave up resisting, retreated to the Ancestral Beast¡¯s form, then let the three types of energy enter his body. Sure enough, after being burnt by the Sacrificial Flame, Delta¡¯s body suddenly enlarged, turning back into the form of the Furious Guardian again. ¡°Damn, it evolved into a demon class again?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s heart shivered at the sight. The Furious Guardian was indeed very strong, even without skills, but the sight of Delta going mad after the event made Bai Qi quite wary. Though he regained consciousness with Beta¡¯s Great Compassion Mantra, who knows if they could have had a bad influence on Delta. Demons, no matter where, are a race very adept at eroding. But after evolving into the Furious Guardian, Delta completely ignored Gamma¡¯s three auras. His gigantic body forcibly broke Gamma¡¯s body and regained his freedom. After that, Delta threw Gamma out and began a series of air combos. Cracks in space spread like a spider web, even the walls around the battle room were affected. ¡°Beta, can you sense Delta¡¯s current status?¡± Watching Delta, who was ferociously attacking Gamma like a mad demon, Bai Qi was a bit worried. Even after trying to sense something through the contract, he still wasn¡¯t reassured. He turned his head and asked Beta. Woof woof! (I can sense a bit, it hasn¡¯t lost control like last time.) ¡°In that case, all is well,¡± Bai Qi finally breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, and continued to watch the battle. With the robust physique of the demon class as a supplement, Delta¡¯s frail space attributes were also enhanced to the extreme. Completely ignoring the various elemental resistances of Gamma, every punch caused quite a bit of damage. Not only that, the Evil Energy Flame would occasionally flash on the Furious Guardian¡¯s body, indicating that he had also absorbed some energy from Gamma and converted it to his benefit. However, it was clear that Delta, an incompletely evolved demon class, was no match for Gamma in terms of energy absorption. Gamma, facing Delta¡¯s brutal attack, had exemplified the tactic of counterattack defense, even retracting the ineffective Deadly Poison Aura and Sacrificial Aura against Delta, releasing the Bloodsucking Aura to its full capacity, and using Life Energy Conversion, it kept replenishing its life force. Energy ¨C Life force ¨C Energy¡­ The Beast Control Version Perpetual Motion Machine formally started operating. Awooo¡­ (Humans, when are they going to stop fighting¡­) Beta yawned a bit bored as he watched the two pets whose combat rhythm never changed. Although it was less than ten minutes since the fight had started, compared to his and Alpha¡¯s fight, the way the two pets fought was rather dull, with a first- rate effect for causing sleep. ¡°It should be over soon.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders, looking somewhat regretfully at Delta, whose body was gradually beginning to glow with a dark red Degeneration Light. The demon class was indeed strong, but Delta¡¯s own evolutionary limits were there. Once Gamma had dragged it into a drawn-out battle, the outcome was already set. Indeed, after a sustained offense, Degeneration Light glowed on Delta, who reverted to his Ancestral Beast form and fell flat on the ground, completely unable to move. The Furious Guardian¡¯s bloodline level had surpassed his own, energy consumption was massive, and he had to suppress the violent consciousness in his Furious Guardian¡¯s bloodline. Keeping up for this long could already be considered as giving his all. But despite this, he was still unable to breach Gamma¡¯s defense, or rather, he simply couldn¡¯t match Gamma¡¯s surpassingly robust Perpetual Motion Machine tactic. He was now incapable of moving his body even a little, unlike Gamma, who still appeared lively and robust as if he hadn¡¯t been in the fight at all. Gulp Gulp¡­ (I concede¡­) Hearing Delta concede defeat, Bai Qi nodded slightly, and said, ¡°In that case, I declare that in the second match, the Basic Welfare Group, Gamma VS Delta, Gamma wins!¡± Kerplunk kerplunk. (Delta, are you alright?) Gamma withdrew its Energy Absorption Aura, slithered over to the exhausted Delta, put one of its parts on Delta, and started to transfer energy value and life force. With Gamma¡¯s help, Delta¡¯s state of exhaustion was immediately relieved, and slowly, he was able to stand up again. ¡°Very good, very good, Gamma can now officially take a dual role as supporter.¡± Watching Delta gradually recover under Gamma¡¯s help, a brighter smile appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face. Gamma could initially absorb some negative energy, and now it has a new capability to divert energy and life force, it won¡¯t be able to escape its supporting role. ¡°Once we go back and integrate that piece of material, its supporting ability should become even stronger, and its defense should improve a little. Thinking about that piece of material that he had coveted for a long time, Bai Qi had high hopes for Gamma¡¯s future role. With an unkillable defender and supporter pet protecting him, his safety as a Beast Master should be guaranteed from now on. Bai Qi called the four pets to him and looked at each one of them, who had all gained a lot, and nodded his head in satisfaction. Indeed, appropriate intra-team competition not only promoted their competitive spirit but also revealed the defects and deficiencies unique to each pet. Alpha had strong overall combat power and, combined with its strong responsiveness, could handle just about any sudden situation. However, its ranged attack was relatively weak. If the battle had been held outdoors without field restrictions, it might not have caught the Husky so quickly. After all, no sniper would get that close to their target. So, Alpha¡¯s next enhancement should mainly consider long-range attack methods. The combat power and adaptability of Schuck and Beta were also strong. If put on a battlefield, they would definitely shine. But the attack methods of their mechanical weapons were still a bit too single, relying mostly on artillery fire, or using Etherium Liquid Gold to mimic close combat or self-detonation. Considering the two consciousnesses of Schuck and Beta, there were two options for enhancing their combat mode. Either they could improve Schuck¡¯s mechanical weapons by adding some special creations, or they could strengthen Beta¡¯s psychic attacks, which would also take advantage of the advantage of psychic mutation. Gamma, on the other hand, was simpler. Gamma¡¯s top priority was to combine a wide range of resistances and to increase physical defense a bit. As for attack methods, Bai Qi was already very content with the three aura skills. Data, on the other hand, should seize the opportunity to awaken the Savage Charge and get a super offensive skill out. A single move could be strong enough to take on the world. Delta¡¯s combat power relied on the properties of the Ancestral Beast¡¯s native state. The higher the attributes it had, the stronger the combat power would be after evolution. Paired with space skills, it was bound to be stunning. Theoretically, Delta and Gamma were the same, one could endlessly stack resistances, and the other could endlessly stack basic attributes. Both had very high limits. And his job as a Beast Master was just to speed up this accumulation process. Chapter 218 - Chapter 218: Chapter 214: Another Mythical Level Resource Chapter 218: Chapter 214: Another Mythical Level Resource Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi was content after planning the future direction for his four pets. He left the secret realm and returned to the cafeteria. The recent battle had consumed a lot of strength from his pets, and they urgently needed to replenish their energy. ¡°Auntie, I will have the same meal as before,¡± he ordered. As he spoke, Bai Qi felt countless gazes gathered on him. When he turned his head, he discovered that the cafeteria was filled with trainee students. ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re back?¡± Zhou Yan looked surprised, asking, ¡°Weren¡¯t you with Bai Chuanqi when you left?¡± ¡°I returned this morning and wanted to come here to eat.¡± ¡°Where is Cha? Didn¡¯t see him around.¡± Xiao Yuan walked over to Bai Qi and asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you two always together?¡± ¡°Cha probably went back to rest.¡± The two battles fought by the four pets were time-consuming, so Cha must have eaten and left earlier. ¡°Let¡¯s forget about Cha. You¡¯ve been gone for a week, Bai Qi. Your previous challenge has been invalidated, so accept my duel now.¡± Zhou Yan had learned her lesson from last time. The moment she saw Bai Qi, she initiated a score challenge through the badge system. ¡°Wait. What do you mean by ¡®invalid¡¯?¡± Bai Qi felt a wave of uneasiness rising in his heart as though he had an idea of what was coming. ¡°If a challenge recipient purposely evades the fight, they¡¯re deemed to have forfeited. Their corresponding points would be automatically deducted.¡± Lu Qing pushed up her glasses and said, ¡°Because of you, the three of us essentially took an extra training course. So, thank you.¡± Evade the fight? He was forced to leave!!! Bai Qi took out his badge. Upon seeing the deducted 1500 points, his heart ached. These bastards! They maximized their points when issuing challenges! Looking at an eager Zhou Yan and others, Bai Qi determinedly said, ¡°Come on! Who¡¯s next? Anyone who wants to challenge me step up!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll pass. You guys go ahead.¡± Lu Qing took her meal tray from the auntie and walked straight to the side. Xiao Yuan, sensing something, said, ¡°We¡¯re not in a rush. Let Zhou Yan go first.¡± ¡°It just so happens that I will take all three rounds against Bai Qi.¡± Zhou Yan¡¯s eyes lit up. She directly issued three consecutive challenges to Bai Qi, choosing the highest score of 500 points each time. ¡°Don¡¯t say that the Big Boss is bullying you. You can choose the fighting method and location.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Bai Qi nodded. After seeing Zhou Yan¡¯s fifth rank, a smile appeared on his face. ¡°Then, I will return the favor with an invitation, challenging you too -¡± That afternoon. The assembly hall. After tending to the Explosive Thunder Rat and taking a rest, Bai Qiucha arrived early at the assembly hall. Although his week of outdoor training brought some harvest, he had also missed many classes and needed to make up for them asap. ¡°Huh? Xiao Yan, why are you so early today? And you¡¯re studying?!¡± Walking into the assembly hall, Bai Qiucha was startled to find someone studying there, and it was Zhou Yan, who usually despised theoretical courses the most. ¡°Don¡¯t disturb me. I¡¯ve even given up on challenges¡­¡± Zhou Yan¡¯s response left Bai Qiucha even more confused. Had Zhou Yan, indeed, changed and started loving to study? ¡°Stop asking. Someone arrogantly challenged a junior to gain points, only to end up getting farmed instead. She¡¯s now in seclusion. Ignore her.¡± Just then, Lu Qing walked in from outside, mercilessly exposing Zhou Yan¡¯s wound. The group behind her, including Xiao Yuan and Li Mu, wore strange looks on their faces, not knowing whether to sympathize or laugh. ¡°Lu Qing! Can¡¯t you stop exposing people?!¡± Hearing Lu Qing¡¯s words, Zhou Yan could no longer hold back. With bared teeth, she was about to rush to silence Lu Qing, but seeing a cheerful Bai Qi entering the hall, she ran back to her book. Who knew what she had gone through. The Bai Qi who she thought was a pushover defeated her in both individual and team combat. Even his newly signed four pets beat her four pets. If it were Xiao Yuan or Bai Qiucha, she could accept it, but being defeated by Bai Qi, a junior who was only a Second Stage when he first joined the training, left Zhou Yan somewhat shocked. Seeing Zhou Yan¡¯s state, Bai Qiucha had a realization and went to Xiao Yuan, asking, ¡°Bro Yuan, could Xiao Yan have¡­¡± Xiao Yuan shrugged, looking at Bai Qi, who was excitedly counting his points, ¡°I now finally understand why Bai Chuanqi took Bai Qi as his disciple. This terrifying growth rate, tsk¡­¡± As a witness to the six fights, he knew clearly that Bai Qi didn¡¯t defeat Zhou Yan through luck but through a comprehensive dominance in combat prowess and tactics. Not to mention anything else, as a die-hard fan of endurance fights, Xiao Yuan couldn¡¯t claim for sure that he could defeat Bai Qi¡¯s weird slime monster. Three light skills, when stacked together, were indeed terrifying. Seeing the display of Xiao Yuan¡¯s abilities, Bai Qiucha did not find it too surprising amidst her astonishment. She did not wish to comment on Bai Qi¡¯s other pets, but she was certain that no one could match Alpha, who wielded the Sword of Death, within the same stage. Well¡­ perhaps the Skeleton Dragon with its Spirit Master ability could, but if Bai Qi were to summon his other pets, she wasn¡¯t so sure anymore. Soon enough, the other trainees arrived at the assembly hall, their gazes upon Bai Qi subtly shifting away. In the little over a week that Bai Qi was missing, Zhou Yan boosted her own point score to fifth place through the points battle, becoming invincible to challenges from others. Otherwise, it was estimated that Zhou Yan would have wiped out the points of over half the training class. Yet now, Zhou Yan, a challenge maniac, had been silenced and rendered socially withdrawn by Bai Qi, which was profoundly shocking to the rest of the trainees. It had been less than two months since Bai Qi rose from the Second Stage to the Four Stage, beating a veteran Four Stage like Zhou Yan on his way. Was this even possible for a human being? It turned out their headmaster was right to remind them to stay low-key when pursuing their studies. There were too many prodigious students, and anyone who dared to call them geniuses after they returned home would face their wrath! Compared with Bai Qi, they were merely worth as much as junk when they boasted to be geniuses. With this thought, every trainee took a seat and began to revise their previous work. Walking into the room from outside, Luo Xiang watched the zealous students with a start. But when he saw Ba Qi among them, he understood. ¡°You guys arrived pretty early today, so let¡¯s get started early.¡± For once, Luo Xiang didn¡¯t tease or create any mischief. He even delivered a slew of dry goods, and the students were more than happy to concentrate on their studies. They had given up trying to deal with Bai Qi directly, and now they hoped to outpace him in other aspects. The half-day passed quickly, and amid the students¡¯ lingering gazes, Luo Xiang ended today¡¯s class. ¡°That¡¯s all for today. We will remember to digest everything at home.¡± Knowing that he had assigned a lot of work today, Luo Xiang kindly reminded them, then turned to Bai Qi and said, ¡°Bai Qi, come with me. The headmaster wants to see you.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Bai Qi nodded, figuring that the headmaster wanted to discuss the Spirit- Control Orb and the White Meeh. Wondering what kind of compensation he would receive? Bai Qi followed Luo Xiang to the Tower of Decision. Unlike the organized setting of the Holy Relic Tower or the bloodless competition in the Tower of Competition, the Tower of Decision appeared deserted. As Bai Qi ascended, he hardly encountered anyone. ¡°Here we are.¡± Before long, Luo Xiang led Bai Qi to a spacious hall where the White Meeh stood tall in the center. ¡°Here you are.¡± Upon seeing the two of them, Zhao Futu, who was closely examining the White Meeh, turned around. Looking at Bai Qi, he chuckled, ¡°You really don¡¯t fit in with the traditional way of studying. You¡¯ve only been out twice, but each time you manage to stir things up.¡± ¡°Cough, cough, well, it was just a coincidence.¡± With an embarrassed grin, Bai Qi knew he couldn¡¯t allow his leader to think him a troublemaker. That would lead to rocky days ahead. ¡°Yes, indeed. So Headmaster, after Bai Qi completes his training, why don¡¯t you hand him directly to me? I promise not to delay his progress.¡± Upon hearing this, Luo Xiang immediately sidled up to Zhao Futu and said this seriously. ¡°Don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re thinking. Bai Qi is still a student and should focus on his studies. You can stop trying to find a way to slack off.¡± With a light smile, Zhao Futu ignored Luo Xiang¡¯s request. Approaching Bai Qi, he said, ¡°Heguang told me just now, this White Meeh is what you chose, right?¡± ¡°You made a good choice. Compared to offensive mechs, helper ones like the White Meeh have more research value.¡± Bai Qi nodded. He chose the White Meeh for the same reason. ¡°I¡¯ve notified the Tower of Knowledge. They will send someone to research it soon. You should go with them, Bai Qi. After all, you found it, so you should participate.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll tell Lan Ke that the resources of the Tower of Knowledge will be temporarily open to you to help your research.¡± ¡°Okay, President.¡± With a gleeful agreement, Bai Qi¡¯s worries about whether his authority could access the Demon Class¡¯s information were resolved before he knew it. ¡°Oh yes, President, this White Meeh¡­¡± Bai Qi hadn¡¯t forgotten the main point. He gestured toward the White Meeh, rubbing his fingers unconsciously. Seeing this, Zhao Futu couldn¡¯t help but laugh aloud. ¡°You¡¯re not at all like Heguang¡¯s apprentice. Don¡¯t worry, you won¡¯t be short-changed. After all, the White Meeh is already a legendary weapon.¡± ¡°Go to the Holy Relic Tower and find Xiang Li for a self-chosen mythical resource.¡± ¡°Thankyou, President!¡± Upon hearing that Zhao Futu was granting him a mythical resource, Bai Qi immediately broke into a wide grin, thanking him profusely. ¡°Oh yes, you¡¯re not going to the outside for the moment. Try to tame the Legendary Giant Dragon as soon as possible. A legendary creature without an owner is prone to causing trouble.¡± Patting Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, Zhao Futu said, ¡°Take a couple of days off class and help me tame this dragon as soon as possible.¡± Gazing at the smiling Zhao Futu, Bai Qi instinctively retracted his neck but obediently nodded, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll find it right away.¡± Hailed as one who took others¡¯ short hands and softly fed on their mouth, he had just taken a favor and couldn¡¯t afford to coast along. Chapter 220 - Chapter 220: Chapter 216: The Timid Dragon Falls in Love Chapter 220: Chapter 216: The Timid Dragon Falls in Love Translator: 549690339 After confirming that he looked no different from a normal human, Nicholas¡¯s fear of humans seemed to have eased slightly, even showing some enthusiasm. ¡°Let¡¯s go, show me your human world.¡± Nicholas opened the portal, and was the first to crawl out of the Secret Realm. Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately followed him. Because it was Nicholas who opened it, the exit portal was set to appear at the Lakeside of Songyue Building. Nicholas¡¯s unusual appearance instantly attracted the attention of many people. After seeing his handsome face, many young girls even attempted to ask for his contact details. ¡°Let¡¯s go, we have important things to handle.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately pulled Nicholas away, quickly escaping from the clutches of his female fans, and set off for the Six Tower. Stepping into the human world for the first time, Nicholas was curious about everything, food, entertainment, culture¡­ Everything here was completely different from the Green Dragon Secret Realm. For this reason, Nicholas had gradually decreased his fear of humans unconsciously, but he still did not dare to approach areas packed with human activity. ¡°How about we head straight to the training field? It¡¯s late, Old Lady Fan might be mad if we arrive too late.¡± The thought of how Old Lady Fan snatched him away just because he didn¡¯t collect his benefits on time made Bai Qi shudder. He hoped that Old Lady Fan¡¯s prototype wasn¡¯t a sleepy species which sleeps as soon as it gets dark. Otherwise, he was doomed. ¡°Alright.¡± Even though Nicholas wanted to continue observing the human world, he was more interested in seeing Delta¡¯s previous home. According to Delta, there were many Ancestral Beasts there. Perhaps some Jade Dragons could evolve from there? With a clear goal in mind, they sped towards it and quickly arrived at Old Lady Fan¡¯s wooden hut. Looking at the tightly closed door of the wooden hut, Bai Qi suddenly cringed. He summoned Delta and said, ¡°Delta, you can knock.¡± Lulu? Delta looked at Bai Qi with a puzzled expression, but obediently went up and bumped into the door. Soon, Old Lady Fan, dressed in ancient clothes, came out. ¡°Hm? Why has this little guy come back?¡± Seeing Delta knocking, Old Lady Fan slightly frowned, then noticed Bai Qi not far away and a chilly aura suddenly dispersed. ¡°Bai Qi, are you here to return this little fellow too?¡± The voice of Old Lady Fan was as cold as ice, her silver vertical eyes staring intensely at Bai Qi. Bai Qi felt a chill run down his spine, as if he was being watched by a ferocious ancient beast. What a horrifying pressure! Seeing that Old Lady Fan misunderstood his reason for coming, Bai Qi quickly raised his left hand and said, ¡°You misunderstood, grandma. I just brought Delta to look around and also I have something to discuss with you.¡± Lulu Lulu! (Grandma, master did not lie to you!) Hearing Delta¡¯s explanation, Old Lady Fan finally relented her pressure. Then, she looked Delta up and down with a surprised look in her eyes. ¡°You¡¯re much stronger than before, it seems like you¡¯ve indeed put in a lot of effort in training, not bad.¡± Old Lady Fan nodded in approval, then waved her finger, and Delta floated up in front of her. ¡°It seems like you have developed some Space Attributes? Are you planning to keep him on the Space Department track?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s the plan at the moment, but I don¡¯t know if Delta can hold on.¡± Old Lady Fan heard this and nodded slightly, then put down Delta, and looked at Nicholas standing aside and said, ¡°What about the other matter? Is it concerning this little fellow?¡± Bai Qi replied, ¡°Yes, this is the Legendary Giant Dragon that we found by the Lakeside of Songyue Building. The chairman asked me to find a place for him. I thought about it, and none of the places seemed quite suitable, so I could only trouble you, grandma.¡± The truth was, Chairman Zhao Futu hadn¡¯t said this, but as long as Nicholas stayed at the association¡¯s headquarters, any small lie that allowed this to happen wouldn¡¯t bother Zhao Futu. ¡°A Legendary Giant Dragon? It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve seen one in the headquarters. Hey lad, what¡¯s your name?¡± Old Lady Fan glanced at Nicholas and asked loudly, but Nicholas seemed unresponsive for some reason. ¡°Hey, you should at least respond to Old Lady Fan. She is also a legendary creature.¡± Seeing that Nicholas didn¡¯t respond, Bai Qi quickly turned his head to remind him, but he noticed that Nicholas¡¯s eyes were hazy, his cheeks flushed, clearly a sign of excessive hormonal release. Was he actually in his teenage years? Bai Qi followed Nicholas¡¯s gaze and the target was indeed the anciently- dressed Old Lady Fan. ¡°Ahem, Nicholas, greet her first!¡± Bai Qi vigorously shook Nicholas, and Nicholas finally came to his senses. Looking at the elegant Old Lady Fan in front of him, he took a step forward. ¡°Beautiful lady, could I invite you to be this dragon¡¯s girlfriend?¡± Bai Qi: Old Lady Fan: After a long silence, Old Lady Fan turned her head towards Bai Qi and asked, ¡°Is this guy here to make a fool of me?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi quickly waved his hands, saying, ¡°Not at all, not at all. He grew up in the secret realm and has not seen much of the world. Don¡¯t mind what he says.¡± Old Lady Fan nodded slightly, her expression softened a bit. However, Nicholas, seemingly oblivious to his current predicament, twinkled in front of Old Lady Fan, gently grasping her right hand, his eyes filled with tenderness. ¡°My beautiful lady, if I hadn¡¯t met you, I could bear loneliness. After meeting you, I really don¡¯t want to be alone. Not even for a moment. I just want to be with you forever¡­ Bang!¡± Sweet nothings continuously spilled from Nicholas¡¯ mouth, giving Bai Qi goosebumps. Just before Nicholas could finish his words, Old Lady Fan sent him flying with a kick. ¡°Did you teach him to say all that?¡± Old Lady Fan looked at Bai Qi with a dangerous glare, Bai Qi shaking his head rapidly, at the same time increasing the distance between him and Nicholas to show he wasn¡¯t familiar with him. Old Lady Fan¡¯s kick was incredibly powerful, and Nicholas, who had just mastered the method of transformation, was sent flying back into his original form by this kick. Even so, Nicholas still had a look of infatuation when he looked at Old Lady Fan. He dusted off the footprint on his body and then rushed back. ¡°Miss, didn¡¯t I hurt your foot just now? I¡¯vebeen very restrained.¡± Hearing Nicholas¡¯s words, Bai Qi was dumbfounded and began to question whether his decision to bring this guy out had been correct. He was originally an image of a clear-hearted dragon cultivating in solitude. Now he had turned into a stooge, ah no, stoogedragon. Hopefully, Old Lady Fan could understand the thoughts of such a young dragon in puberty and not take things to heart. However, Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts were too naive; seeing Nicholas¡¯s persistent manner made Old Lady Fan¡¯s aura gradually grow colder. Her silver hair swept about even with no wind, and her body began to transform. Then, much to Bai Qi¡¯s surprise, Old Lady Fan turned into a massive silver-whit Eastern Giant Dragon, coiling in front of Nicholas, grabbed him with a claw and threw him directly into the hut. ¡°Let me discipline this guy. You wait outside for a bit.¡± Old Lady Fan glanced at Bai Qi and flashed into the hut. ¡°Er, Delta, Nicholas won¡¯t be beaten to death, right?¡± Bloop Bloop. (It shouldn¡¯t happen. There have been other unruly pets that have upset Granny, but they behaved soon enough.) ¡°That¡¯s good, since we are all Legendary Giant Dragons, there should be some respect.¡± Bloop Bloop. (But, he might get half-beaten to death.) Just as Bai Qi breathed a sigh of relief, Delta¡¯s following words made Bai Qi¡¯s heart rise again, and then he saw a huge figure flying out of the hut¡ªit was Nicholas. Well, you should say swollen Nicholas. Nicholas was now full of bruises, and his originally handsome dragon head was swollen beyond recognition. Looking from a distance, there was no trace of the Dragon¡¯s majesty. He looked more like a pig dragon. ¡°Er, Nicholas, are you okay?¡± ¡°This (the) Dragon did not (didn¡¯t) die¡­¡± Nicholas muttered a few words, but Bai Qi couldn¡¯ t understand what he was saying. Just then, Old Lady Fan changed back into her human form and walked out from the hut. Looking at Nicholas, who was shaking involuntarily, she said, ¡°This little dragon is not bad. It¡¯s perfect as a farmer for those brats. Tell Zhao Futu, I¡¯ll take this guy.¡± Upon hearing Old Lady Fan¡¯s words, Nicholas was completely shaken and kept sending Bai Qi pleading looks. Wingless Dragon, they were supposed to be extinct! White Qi, you deceived me again! ¡°Er, if the old lady likes him, then it¡¯s for the best. If there¡¯s nothing else, can I go?¡± However, Bai Qi chose to ignore Nicholas¡¯s plea and intended to leave directly. ¡°Wait a minute.¡± Just then, Old Lady Fan suddenly called for Bai Qi. With a wave of her hand, the GDragon Secret Realm¡¯s pendant appeared in her hand. ¡°It¡¯s a bit old, but well preserved. This little guy¡¯s mother¡¯s strength could rival mine back in the day.¡± After examining the pendant, Old Lady Fan gestured towards the void. Bai Qi only felt a slight fluctuation, before everything returned to normal. ¡°I¡¯ve moved your secret realm here, you can live inside it as usual. But remember to clock in every day. I feel like eating some vegetables lately. Your Green Dragon¡¯s talent might come in handy.¡± After finishing her words, Old Lady Fan picked up Delta and started moving towards the hut. ¡°I¡¯ll keep this little guy here for a few days. I¡¯ll return him to you later.¡± ¡°Alright, you can do as you like, Madam.¡± Bai Qi nodded repeatedly, showing no sign of resistance. Being able to move my secret realm from so far away, is this power really of a mythical level? Seeing Bai Qi behave this way, Nicholas looked contemptuous. Who was the one saying earlier he couldn¡¯t leave Delta? Where¡¯s your integrity? Where¡¯s your dignity? Are you bullying this dragon because he¡¯s easy-going? Chapter 221 - Chapter 221: Chapter 217: Analysis of the White Sky Meeh Team Chapter 221: Chapter 217: Analysis of the White Sky Meeh Team Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi watched Old Lady Fan return to the cabin and finally let out a quiet sigh of relief. He had not expected the Association to be harboring an Eastern Giant Dragon, a creature they believed to be extinct. But thinking about it, only the Dragon Race could suppress so many peculiar creatures. No joke, the oppressive power of the Eastern Giant Dragon was truly immense. ¡°Nicholas, you¡¯re already out, might as well take you around¡­ Nicholas?¡± Bai Qi turned towards Nicholas to find him cautiously retreating. He was muttering something as well. ¡°Wingless Eastern Dragons¡­ my mother was right. The world outside is dangerous. I should go back into hiding¡­¡± Hearing Nicholas¡¯s words, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. He shattered Nicholas¡¯s final illusion, saying, ¡°Stop running, your secret realm has been moved over by Old Lady Fan. Where can you run?¡± ¡°I, the dragon, shall simply run away from¡­¡± Nicholas wanted to argue when he saw Bai Qi¡¯s contemptuous look but immediately shut his mouth upon recalling the legendary creatures guarded by the Six Towers¡¯ Lord. He had barely traveled any distance and he had already encountered so many legendary creatures. Who knows how many more there were in other places. Realizing that he might get beaten up by a swarm of legendary monsters, Nicholas suddenly felt proceeding with Old Lady Fan¡¯s gardening work isn¡¯t such a bad idea? Instead of risking his life exploring, he thought staying behind and assisting Old Lady Fan with her gardening doesn¡¯t sound bad? After all, the growing was the same wherever he went. There wasn¡¯t much difference. In Bai Qi¡¯s incredulous gaze, Nicholas quickly adjusted himself mentally. His dim and listless mood turned around dramatically. ¡°Bai Qi, I have seen on TV, Eastern Dragons prefer a vegetarian diet. Do you know any vegetarian dishes that Old Lady Fan likes? I want to prepare for it in advance.¡± Looking at Nicholas, who was squeezing his brains out for inspiration, Bai Qi sighed helplessly. This dude had actually overcome his fear of the Eastern Dragon. Suddenly, he understood why some bootlickers from his previous life could pull off surprising stunts. Love indeed blinds people. Watching Nicholas, who was mumbling and walking back into the cabin, Bai Qi didn¡¯t bother to talk to him anymore. He looked up at the sky that had nearly darkened and headed towards his dormitory. He originally planned to go to the Holy Relic Tower to exchange for the mythical-level resources, but at that late hour, the Six Towers were generally not open to the public, so he¡¯d have to go again the next day. ¡°First, consult with Schuck Beta on the matter of increasing the variety of weapons, and then proceed to modify the Spirit-Control Orb. Ahh¡­I¡¯m so busy.¡± The next day, Bai Qi got up early and headed to the Holy Relic Tower. As the saying goes, the early bird catches the worm. Since President Qin had allowed him to skip class for a few days, he figured it was better to exchange that mythical material as soon as possible. As for the credits needed? He¡¯d rob them! ¡°Bai Qi?¡± Just as he entered the area of the Six Towers, he heard a familiar voice behind him. Turning around, he saw the President Qin and Professor Dong, whom he hadn¡¯t seen for a long time. ¡°President Qin? Professor Dong? What brings you here?¡± Bai Qj walked up to them with a look of confusion and asked. Professor Dong gave a little chuckle, saying, ¡°Didn¡¯t you find a Dual Sky Meeh prototype from the Era of Law Emperor? The Association has temporarily formed a research team to decipher its rune structure, and I was invited to participate.¡± ¡°The Dual Sky Meeh is a pinnacle invention of the rune civilization during the Era of the Law Emperor. If we can figure out the principle behind it, it would be of great help to the Federation¡¯s development.¡± Bai Qi nodded and then looked at President Qin, asking, ¡°Then why are you here, President Qin? I didn¡¯t know you are skilled with runes?¡± Hearing this, President Qin humorlessly punched Bai Qi on the head, answering, ¡°I¡¯m the president of a branch of the Beast Master Association. Do I need a reason to come to headquarters?!¡± ¡°No, no.¡± Bai Qi shook his head somberly. President Qin then explained further, ¡°The White Meeh you found is known for its support capabilities. I am one of the top support masters in the Federation, so I was called over too.¡± Realizing this, Bai Qi was surprised by the importance of the Dual Sky Meeh. It was only brought back yesterday, and today it had brought President Qin and Professor Dong together. That made sense. While a strong offense was important, a qualified support might give the team an even greater boost. ¡± By the way, I saw your name on the list of researchers analyzing the White Meeh. Seems like you have learned a lot during the training,¡± Professor Dong said, looking pleased. If Bai Qi¡¯s research on rune evolution was a fluke, then his inclusion in the research team for the White Meeh project was a recognition of his professionalism. ¡°Hmph¡­If it wasn¡¯t for yours truly recognizing a diamond in the rough, this kid would likely still be playing in the dirt.¡± Hearing Professor Dong¡¯s praise, President Qin puffed out his chest proudly, clearly very pleased with his decision to bring Bai Qi into the Association. Seeing this, Bai Qi didn¡¯t argue and smiled slightly. Indeed, if President Qin hadn¡¯t pulled him into the Association and recommended him for special training, he might still be worrying about buying supplements, let alone reaping benefits at present. By the way, I heard from Heguang that you made some new breakthroughs in Rune Evolution. Have you found a way to evolve a lord into a king-level creature?¡± After boasting about himself for a while, President Qin finally remembered the main subject and asked. ¡°Mr. President, aren¡¯t you expecting too much from me¡­¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but twitch his eye at the question. If he could find a way for a Lord-level creature to directly evolve into a King-level, not just the association, but probably the entire Federation would treat him like a treasure. Disappointed by Bai Qi¡¯s response, President Qin quickly recovered his mood. Since he met Bai Qi, he had been given many surprises, so he inadvertently regarded Bai Qi as a versatile genius. But on second thought, he may have been expecting too much. Bai Qi was still young after all, a few more years of experience might do the trick. ¡°But, I did figure out how to achieve the second stage of rune evolution, although I haven¡¯t had time to conduct an actual experiment.¡± As soon as these words were uttered, President Qin was stunned, and Professor Dong, one of the main members of the Rune Evolution Special Team, was the first to react, asking, ¡°Are you sure you¡¯re talking about the second stage evolution?¡± Since the press conference, the Rune Department and the Undead Department had devoted a lot of resources to studying rune evolution, and had indeed discovered various rune combinations for different bloodline levels. But they found out that undead creatures that used rune evolution had difficulty progressing further, and the regular evolution methods weren¡¯t applicable anymore. In simple terms, rune evolution was a one-time use product. Though it reduced the difficulty of the immediate evolution, further evolution became more problematic. So, the issue of future evolution of the rune-evolved creatures was a major problem for the special team. However, according to Bai Qi, had he made a breakthrough again? ¡°Bai Qi, are you sure you didn¡¯t misunderstand? The method of the second stage evolution is not the same as the two evolution plans. There¡¯s a big difference between them.¡± President Qin also reacted and asked Bai Qi again, but his eyes were filled with a trace of expectation. Seeing their astonished expressions, Bai Qi nodded and explained his discoveries in the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm to them. ¡°Rune structuring, Slave Contract, Spirit Power storage device¡­¡± After briefly pondering, Professor Dong was certain that Bai Qi¡¯s method was indeed feasible, but still asked cautiously, ¡°Can I have a look at those test subjects you mentioned before?¡± Bai Qi nodded and summoned the Six Corpse. Professor Dong immediately went over for a closer look. ¡°I see, you¡¯ve used the rune structure of the ancient slave contract to link the pet¡¯s body and spirit, and trigger the second stage evolution through Spirit Power. Our previous research indeed overlooked this.¡± Professor Dong nodded slightly, then looked at Bai Qi and said, ¡°But what surprised me even more is that you were able to invent a device that can store Spirit Power. That¡¯s a function only found in treasures.¡± Bai Qi smiled and replied, ¡°Well, I have no other choice. I couldn¡¯t possibly make a treasure as a mechanical warfare student.¡± Right, this guy was a mechanical warfare student. They almost forgot. President Qin and Professor Dong looked at each other. Bai Qi¡¯s achievements in beast cultivation and rune research far exceeded his peers and even some seniors, but they forgot that Bai Qi was just a mechanical warfare student. ¡°I will share the team¡¯s research findings with you later. See if they can help with the perfection of the second stage of rune evolution.¡± After a pause, Professor Dong chuckled, ¡°Once the experiment is successful, you¡¯ll become a Rune Master, Bai Qi, in the true sense.¡± ¡°You¡¯re overpraising me, Professor Dong. I just stumbled upon it. I can¡¯t be considered a master.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head and said, ¡°Mr. President, Professor Dong, why don¡¯t you go take care of your business first? I¡¯ll come find you later?¡± President Qin asked, ¡°What, is your training session starting so soon?¡± Bai Qi shook his head and said, ¡°No, President Zhao compensated me with a mythical level resource. I plan to exchange it to strengthen my pets.¡± ¡°Mythical level resource?¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, President Qin looked at him enviously. Even though he was more senior than Bai Qi, mythical level resources were not something easily acquired. The younger generation nowadays really has it good. As President Qin sighed, he looked at Bai Qi and exclaimed when he saw the four Rune Marks on Bai Qi¡¯s hand, ¡°Bai Qi, are you already at the fourth stage?¡± ¡°Yeah, I just leveled up not too long ago.¡± Bai Qi nodded and President Qin, now sure, immediately rushed at him, asking, ¡°What did you contract with for your fourth pet? You didn¡¯t get some kind of mutant species somewhere, did you?¡± ¡°How is that possible? Mutant species aren¡¯t cabbages. I can¡¯t just contract one whenever I want.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, ¡°My fourth pet is a Lord-level creature gifted by the Special Cultivation Program, which I have already received.¡± ¡°The one gifted? That¡¯s good.¡± President Qin breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. As long as it was given by the association, it was fine. Old Lady Fan would at least give some advice, which was better than Bai Qi randomly contracting creatures on his own. ¡°By the way, what pet did you contract with?¡± ¡°Um, an Ancestral Beast that can¡¯t evolve.¡± ¡°Bai Qi!!!¡± Chapter 222 - Chapter 222: Chapter 218: Phoenix Feather Chapter 222: Chapter 218: Phoenix Feather Translator: 549690339 | Seeing President Qin¡¯s furious look, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but shrink his neck and continued, ¡°But I¡¯ve found a solution; it won¡¯t be any worse than the evolving pattern of a typical Ancestral Beast.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, President Qin¡¯s face finally improved a bit, but he still asked uncertainly. ¡°Really, but we¡¯ll have to wait for a while to see the results.¡± Bai Qi informed President Qin about his lack of space materials. President Qin slightly nodded and said, ¡°Materials related to the Space Department are indeed scarcer than those of other departments, but if it¡¯s genuinely how you described, it¡¯ll be worth the price.¡± ¡°So, you¡¯re planning to exchange for Space Department materials at the Holy Relic Tower?¡± ¡°Not necessarily, we¡¯ll see what¡¯s available first. After all, there are several Mythical Materials that I also want.¡± President Qin: ¡°¡­¡± Are young people these days all so ruthless? President Qin sighed, ¡°Anyway, I¡¯m acquainted with Xiang Li from the Holy Relic Tower. I¡¯ll go with you, and maybe I can help you make decisions.¡± ¡°Great, it¡¯s wonderful if you can come along, President.¡± Bai Qi nodded repeatedly upon hearing this. Even though Zhao Futu had spoken out, having someone familiar like President Qin might help him get access to more areas with Mythical Resources for selection? After all, he had already determined the resources for Gamma, but he hadn¡¯t entirely decided on Alpha¡¯s yet. ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll check in at The Tower of Knowledge first. Don¡¯t forget the time, Lao Qin.¡± Seeing this, Professor Dong smiled and walked towards The Tower of Knowledge, while Bai Qi and President Qin headed for the Holy Relic Tower. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to be such a troublemaker. In just one month, you¡¯ve covered the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm and the Law Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, and even tricked a Legendary Giant Dragon into coming out¡­¡± After hearing about Bai Qi¡¯s experiences over these days, President Qin seemed a bit annoyed, but the smile on his face betrayed his inner thoughts. Although Bai Qi made a lot of trouble, it resulted in actual achievements. Who else in the Federation, like Bai Qi, has researched and made achievements in multiple fields such as pet cultivation, runes, and machinery? The most critical point was that this all-around genius was one that he personally uncovered from a group of young people. ¡°I didn¡¯t want it either, but President Zhao always likes to throw me out. I have no choice.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders. Although the rewards from a few trips outside were quite significant, he would prefer to diligently earn points and secure first place to exchange for a few Mythical Resources comfortably. After all, once the intensive training was over, he wouldn¡¯t have the opportunity to take advantage of the Federation anymore. ¡°Lao Qin, why are you here?¡± At that moment, Xiang Li suddenly appeared in front of them and heartily greeted President Qin, who greeting him back with a smile, ¡°Lao Li, long time no see!¡± They really were familiar with each other. In that case, the matter of opening up a few more areas for his selection should be settled. ¡°You still look like a brat after all this time- ¡± ¡°Unlike you, who¡¯s aged so much in such a short time.¡± Just when Bai Qi thought everything was steady, the atmosphere of the conversation between the two dropped suddenly. It transitioned from old friends meeting to two archenemies slinging insults. Looking at the two bickering like two old men, Bai Qi silently distanced himself from President Qin, acting like he didn¡¯t know him. Given this trend, it would be good if they didn¡¯t deduct his resources, let alone giving him any preferential treatment. Fortunately, the two stopped their squabble after a while, ended with a friendly punch to each other, and then turned their attention to Bai Qi, asking, ¡°Bai Qi, are you here to exchange for Mythical Resources?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Mythical Resources are in high demand, so it¡¯s safer to secure them sooner.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­that¡¯s true. Back then, someone missed many resources they wanted because they were too slow and went crazy.¡± On hearing this, Xiang Li laughed heartily, while President Qin looked disgruntled. It was evident that the person Xiang Li referred to was President Qin. ¡°I¡¯m free today, and it¡¯s rare for Lao Qin to be back at the headquarters, so I¡¯ll join you in the selection.¡± Xiang Li paused and asked, ¡°Do you have any specific ideas?¡± Bai Qi thought for a moment and said, ¡°Originally, I was interested in the Light Spirit Holy Diamond, but if there are suitable materials for the Undead Department, that would be fine too. My main pet currently lacks a powerful long-range attack.¡± ¡°Light Spirit Holy Diamond? I don¡¯t remember you having contracted any support pets?¡± President Qin was taken aback. He was well aware of Bai Qi¡¯s four pets. Apart from the Ancestral Beast, which had potential to develop in that direction, the other three hardly had anything to do with support. And the Light Spirit Holy Diamond was mostly used to cultivate creatures of the light attribute, mostly support types. He had used it for his Light Elf before. ¡°Can I just say that I didn¡¯t expect it to develop in this direction?¡± Bai Qi shrugged helplessly. When he found out that Gamma needed a light resistance to combine all resistances into elemental resistance, he had considered the Light Spirit Holy Diamond. After Gamma was upgraded to the Lord Level and successfully gained the perpetual motion talent, he was even more certain of choosing the Light Spirit Holy Diamond. Though perpetual motion was excellent, it was quite strenuous on the body. Adding a light ability to it would make it more stable. After all, the combination of a Light Shepherd and a Shadow Shepherd was also quite good. ¡°Let¡¯s go to my office first, Bai Qi. Summon your pet so we can take a look.¡± Xiang Li seemed particularly patient today. He led them directly to his office. Without hesitation, Bai Qi summoned Gamma. Rumble Rumble? (Master, do you need me, Gamma? I¡¯m still hungry.) Gamma, in the middle of breakfast, swallowed the food that she¡¯d been halfway through eating, quickly digesting it into PURE nutrients. Then, she affectionately nuzzled Bai Qi. ¡°We¡¯re choosing materials to upgrade you. You can eat later.¡± As Bai Qi cradled Gamma in his arms, he said, ¡°This is the pet I¡¯m planning to use the Light Spirit Holy Diamond on.¡± ¡°A slime-beast? But wait, the bloodline level is a Lord Level?¡± Xiang Li looked at Gamma in Bai Qi¡¯s hand, surprised. He hadn¡¯t expected a slime-beast to evolve to a Lord Level. ¡°Ahem, it is a mutant species so it¡¯s a bit unique.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, letting the two know about Gamma¡¯s situation and her energy diversion skill. ¡± I see. A physical mutation and energy diversion. If you can also add a Holy Light Series ability, it could indeed serve as a support creature,¡± Xiang Li nodded, understanding Bai Qi¡¯s plan. He added, ¡°However, the compatibility between the Light series and Alien series isn¡¯t good, so be prepared for failure.¡± ¡°I understand, but I still want to try.¡± Bai Qi nodded. With the Evolution Egg, even if their attributes clashed, he could still forcibly use it. The effectiveness might not be optimum though. ¡°Wait. Has your slime-beast been exposed to any contamination recently?¡± At that moment, President Qin noticed something. He summoned the Light Elf to circle around Gamma and his expression changed immediately. ¡°Why is there Evil Power in your slime-beast?¡± When President Qin voiced his concern, Xiang Li¡¯s expression also changed. After examining Gamma closely, he detected the anomaly too. ¡°Um, a few days ago at the Law Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, it got accidentally smudged during a battle with the Black Sky Meeh. Gamma¡¯s upgrade is because of that.¡± Seeing their serious expressions, Bai Qi hastily explained the origin of the Evil Power. However, their expressions did not relax. ¡°The Black Sky Meeh actually uses Evil Power as energy? That explains it.¡± President Qin fell silent for a moment, examined Gamma again, and said, ¡°If your pet has indeed been exposed to Evil Power, then I have to tell you, it¡¯s impossible for it to acquire Holy Light Series attributes.¡± ¡°The clash of Evil Power and Holy Light attributes is even more severe than with the shadow attribute. If you forcibly merge the Light Spirit Holy Diamond, you¡¯ll only cause irreversible damage to your pet.¡± I see. When Bai Qi heard this, he got an idea. In his mind, he started contemplating another material. If the attributes would conflict, then he would have to wait till after the special training to exchange the Light Spirit Holy Diamond. ¡± I also suggest that you choose another material, Bai Qi. With the Alien Series and Evil Power, the Light Spirit Holy Diamond causes too much conflict with your pet.¡± Bai Qi nodded, took back Gamma, and resummoned Alpha. ¡°Then let¡¯s choose a material for the Undead Series for now.¡± ¡°Is this the Wilting Dragon Lord? The new evolved one?¡± Seeing Alpha appear, Xiang Li became interested. He took a closer look, and said, ¡°It seems a bit different from what I saw before. Hmm? Is this the Power of Death?¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Sir, you took me to train to control the Power of Death a few days ago.¡± Upon hearing this, Xiang Li understood. He looked at Alpha thoughtfully for a while before saying, ¡°Actually, you should ask your teacher about this. After all, in terms of undead cultivation, no one in the Federation is more professional than him. But since you asked, I do have a suggestion.¡± With this, he opened his computer, swiftly operating to pull up some information on the screen. [Name]: Phoenix Feather [Level]: Mythical Level [Description]: Fire attribute material. Rumored to be a feather that fell from the mythic phoenix. Its life is endless, its flame unquenchable, and opposite too. ¡°Phoenix?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat surprised. Was there actually a Phoenix in this place? ¡°Yes, a Phoenix.¡± Xiang Li nodded. ¡°The Phoenix¡¯s fire is pure and noble, but being a creature that wanders between life and death, its feather doesn¡¯t harm undead creatures.¡± ¡°However, the Phoenix Feather contains a very strong fire attribute energy. If it is not paired appropriately with a corresponding secondary material, it¡¯s likely to explode during the fusion process, making it highly dangerous.¡± ¡°Since your pet can control the Power of Death, you don¡¯t have to worry about the flame in the Phoenix Feather getting out of control during the fusion. It¡¯s tailor-made for you.¡± After hearing Xiang Li¡¯s explanation, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes gleamed, and he made his decision without hesitation. TH take this one!¡± Chapter 223 - Chapter 223: Chapter 219: Recognition from the Holy Relic Tower Chapter 223: Chapter 219: Recognition from the Holy Relic Tower Translator: 549690339 Seeing Bai Qi make a decision, Xiang Li nodded slightly. He spread his palm, and a transparent crystal box containing a red feather appeared in Xiang Li¡¯s hand. As the master of the Holy Relic Tower, Xiang Li had absolute control over everything within the tower. Fetchingaresource was just a thought¡¯s matter for him. ¡°When you get back, look up the evolution plan for the Phoenix Feather in the Tower of Knowledge. Make sure to neutralize the flame of the Phoenix Feather first, otherwise, it might harm your pet beast,¡± Xiang Li gave Bai Qi the Phoenix Feather, reminding him. ¡°Alright, I understand.¡± Bai Qi nodded, putting away the Phoenix Feather. The Evolution Egg had no stress in merging with a Phoenix, a creature that existed between life and death. The formula was too troublesome. ¡°Now that you have picked the resources, let¡¯s go to the Tower of Knowledge.¡± Seeing Bai Qi had chosen his resources, President Qin planned to leave with him. ¡°Is it for the White Meeh? Good, let¡¯s go together.¡± Xiang Li smiled and said, ¡°Although I¡¯m not on the list, I consider myself a member of this group and should be able to help.¡± ¡°Master Xiang is also involved in the research? The association seems to really care about the Dual Sky Meeh.¡± Bai Qi looked at Xiang Li with a bit of surprise. As the master of the Holy Relic Tower, Xiang Li¡¯s forte wasn¡¯t managing resources, but repairing all sorts of special and peculiar treasures. In other words, Xiang Li was an expert in runes, and of the highest level at that. ¡°The design of the Dual Sky Meeh was personally handled by the Law Emperor. The prototype he made is rumored to have combat power comparable to top-tier legendary creatures and is a product of the peak of the rune civilization at its time. It¡¯s not an exaggeration to call it a moving treasure.¡± ¡°Although the one you found, Bai Qi, wasn¡¯t made by the Law Emperor himself, it still holds great reference value. If we can fully research it, it would mean a lot to the future development of mankind.¡± Bai Qi nodded in agreement. When he fought the Black Sky Meeh, it displayed incredible adaptability and reaction speed. It even seemed more powerful compared to Hasi, who was controlled by an intelligent brain and assisted by Etherium Liquid Gold. The key point was that the form Bai Qi defeated was only a level five combat power form, but the Dual Sky Meeh was known to have legendary combat power. With this, Xiang Li sighed with a bit of regret, ¡°It¡¯s unfortunate that we couldn¡¯t get both of the Dual Sky Meehs at once. We could have reaped more benefits. The association was somewhat hasty in exchanging the Twin Towers for the exploration rights of the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm with the Thirteenth Bureau.¡± Upon hearing this, President Qin shook his head, ¡°I don¡¯t think so. If the Twin Towers weren¡¯t possibly related to the Law Emperor, the Thirteenth Bureau wouldn¡¯t have agreed to this trade. Besides, the association has also reaped quite a bit from the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Xiang Li nodded, then turned to look at Bai Qi and laughed, ¡°Speaking of the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, I heard from the president that you¡¯ve researched the second stage of rune evolution from ancient runes?¡± How does it feel like the whole world knows¡­ Bai Qi scratched his head, ¡°Not exactly. After all, there hasn¡¯t been any physical experiment yet.¡± Unlike the unexpected product, the Spirit-Control Orb, the research of the main event, the second stage of rune evolution, had been put off. After all, the Six Corpse had already completed the second stage of evolution and offered no reference value. There were no skeletal creatures for Bai Qi to experiment with in the Thousand Cliff Stone Forest, so it had been delayed until now. ¡°That¡¯s just as well. Let¡¯s experiment here.¡± Xiang Li clapped his hands, and the space around the three people changed instantly, bringing them directly before a gloomy square. All over, various types of skeletal creatures were visible. ¡°These are all skeletal creatures bred by the Holy Relic Tower. They are used for experiments or ground into materials. Feel free to use them.¡± Xiang Li pointed to the countless skeletal creatures in front of them, indicating Bai Qi could help himself. Without any hesitation, Bai Qi summoned Alpha to grab him a Skeleton Soldier, the lowest-level creature. Despite being the founder of rune evolution, the number of experiments Bai Qi had performed could be counted on one hand. Hence, this time he still picked the Skeleton Soldier, the creature he was most familiar with. ¡°Alpha, perform the first-stage rune evolution first; then, prepare for the second stage.¡± Crack crack. (Understood.) Alpha nodded and skillfully carved a shadow rune on the Skeleton Soldier, simultaneously injecting energy. Another hidden spike evolved instantly. ¡°Although I¡¯ve tried it myself before, it¡¯s hard to believe this was researched by a young man. I feel old¡­¡± Xiang Li sighed, while President Qin on the side was all smiles. ¡°I maybe old, but there¡¯s a successor now, isn¡¯t there?¡± As the discoverer of Bai Qi, the higher Bai Qi¡¯s achievements, the better President Qin¡¯s mood. Although occasionally Bai Qi¡¯s independent decisions cause some rise in his blood pressure, on the whole, President Qin is quite pleased with Bai Qi. ¡°True.¡± Xiang Li smiled. Although Yi Xiaowei wasn¡¯t as outstanding as Bai Qi, his performance was rather good, and he could inherit the Holy Relic Tower in the future without any surprises. After the evolution of the Shadow Bone Spike was completed, Alpha, following the original design of the Dark Armor Dead Body, carved a complete Rune Structure on the Shadow Bone Spike¡¯s body. Xiang Li and President Qin stopped chatting and watched Alpha¡¯s operation. Soon, the carving was finished by Alpha. Bai Qi immediately took out a large Spirit Power storage device, and after a little thought, pushed it in front of Xiang Li, saying: ¡°Master Xiang, this Skeleton Soldier belongs to the property of the Holy Relic Tower. You might as well complete this final step.¡± Although the Spirit-Control Orb proved that the Spirit Power storage device won¡¯t form a contract between the Spirit Power provider and the beast, this was the first time for the second stage of Rune Evolution. And it would have been a pity not to utilize a Legendary Beast Master like Xiang Li. ¡°Alright.¡± Xiang Li, who was very interested in the second stage of Rune Evolution, immediately agreed to Bai Qi¡¯s request. He injected his Spirit Power bit by bit until it was full, and then under Bai Qi¡¯s guidance made contact with the Rune Mark on Shadow Bone Spike¡¯s forehead with the output port of the Spirit Power. With the Spirit Power being injected bit by bit, the Rune Structure on the Shadow Bone Spike was gradually activated. When the entire structure was fully activated, the Spirit Power within the Spirit Power storage device had been consumed by a large extent. Indeed, the consumption of Spirit Power through mechanical conduction was higher than direct conduction. He had already set double the storage based on the feedback from Alpha, but it nearly wasn¡¯t enough. He needed to improve the conduction structure of the Spirit Power storage device. The joint of Rune and circuit system should also be redesigned. Just as Bai Qi was recording the improvement plan for the Spirit Power storage device, Xiang Li pulled out a Shadow Department Energy Crystal and placed it in the hands of the Shadow Bone Spike. The Shadow Bone Spike¡¯s body finally lit up with a dazzling Evolutionary Light, and its figure slowly changed, eventually evolving into a creature completely enveloped in shadows. ¡°Shadow Bone Spike? Not Dark Armor Dead Body?¡± Seeing the evolutionary form of the Shadow Bone Spike, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but be stunned. The Rune used by this Skeleton Soldier was exactly the same as the one used by the Dark Armor Dead Body. The only difference was the provider of Spirit Power. He hadn¡¯t expected the evolved form to be totally different. Was it because they made a contract with Alpha? Bai Qi looked at Alpha and fell into deep thought, while Xiang Li and President Qin concentrated all their attention on the Shadow Bone Spike before them. ¡°The evolution at the Servant Level doesn¡¯t involve soul evolution, so it only requires pure energy enhancement. But starting from the Elite Level, the evolution of beasts also requires Spirit Power. However, the soul of a creature that has undergone Rune Evolution hasn¡¯t improved, so it can¡¯t progress to the next stage of evolution.¡± Having witnessed the second stage of Rune Evolution, Xiang Li¡¯s eyes were filled with research enthusiasm. He said, ¡°But you used the Rune Structure as a guide, used external Spirit Power to direct energy to the soul causing soul co-evolution. It¡¯s really surprising that you thought of this.¡± Xiang Li patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°Kid, your invention will definitely make history.¡± As one of the six highest-ranking members of the association, Xiang Li naturally had a broad vision. He could see the impact Bai Qi¡¯s Rune Evolution and even its second stage would have on the Federation. Such a simple and quick way of evolution. Even if it could only evolve into an Elite Level creature at most, the significance would be different if it could be mass-produced. All it needed were some low-level Skeleton Soldiers. Then, by consuming some energy stones and recoverable Spirit Power, one could quickly cultivate an Elite Level creature. With such efficiency, the Federation wouldn¡¯t have to worry about the consumption problem in battles with Ferocious Beasts anymore. ¡°Thank you.¡± Being able to win Xiang Li¡¯s approval made Bai Qi very happy. The second stage of Rune Evolution, acknowledged by the Master of the Holy Relic Tower, making a core patent application wasn¡¯t excessive, right? He was about to make more money, and his mood suddenly became very comfortable. Bai Qi had a smile on his face, when suddenly President Qin said, ¡°Bai Qi, do you have any thoughts on the third stage of Rune Evolution?¡± Hearing President Qin¡¯s words, Bai Qi¡¯s smile stiffened. He looked at President Qin speechlessly and said, ¡°President, should I be pleased that you think so highly of me?¡± President Qin nodded and said, ¡°I¡¯m not joking. You solved both the first and second stages, theoretically speaking, you are the most likely person to research the third stage of evolution.¡± ¡°Alright, Lao Qin, how long has Bai Qi been in contact with Rune? His contributions to Rune have already exceeded ours. Don¡¯t be too demanding of the younger generation.¡± Seeing this, Xiang Li burst out laughing, pointing at Bai Qi¡¯s Spirit Power storage device and said, ¡°This machine is well-designed, but there are some issues with the Rune Structure. If you don¡¯t understand anything in the future, you can directly ask me. I should be able to help.¡± ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll trouble Master Xiang.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi nodded repeatedly. Xiang Li was an expert in treasure repair, and his Spirit Power storage device could be considered a mechanical version of a treasure in a certain sense. Consulting Xiang Li was indeed the best choice. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go to the Tower of Knowledge first, and let these experts bear witness.¡± Looking at the time, Xiang Li took the two directly to the entrance of the Holy Relic Tower, and then headed straight for the Tower of Knowledge. Chapter 224 - Chapter 224: Chapter 220: Gathering of Experts Chapter 224: Chapter 220: Gathering of Experts Translator: 549690339 Tower of Knowledge. Rune experts from all over the Federation were gathered around the White Dawn Meeh Armor, studying and exchanging their own views. As the highest host of this analysis group, the Tower Master of the Tower of Knowledge, Lan Ke, stood quietly not far away, seemingly waiting for something. ¡°Is Lan Chuanqi waiting for Bai Qi and President Qin?¡± Professor Dong walked up to Lan Ke and said, ¡°They have gone to the Holy Relic Tower together; they should be arriving soon.¡± Seeing Professor Dong walk over, Lan Ke immediately bowed to him and said, ¡°Professor Dong, you can just call me Lan Ke.¡± Professor Dong gave a slight smile and said, ¡°You¡¯re a Legend, and I¡¯m just a Sunrise Master. It¡¯s not quite appropriate to call you by your name.¡± Lan Ke shook his head and said, ¡°That is just an old custom, you are my elder, and I dare not claim to be a Legend.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Professor Dong smiled helplessly, but didn¡¯t insist. He was somewhat surprised when he saw Xiao Ding, who had just arrived from outside the door. ¡°Did Xiao Chuanqi also join the analysis group?¡± Lan Ke replied, ¡°The primary function of the White Dawn Meeh Armor is to assist, and the Moon Night Tower is the most specialized in this respect. So, President Qin has asked Master Xiao to help. Master Xiang should be coming soon.¡± ¡°With three tower masters, it seems the president is determined to decode the Dual Sky Meeh Armors.¡± Professor Dong seemed to understand, and a strange smile appeared on his face. ¡°I wonder what will happen when Old Qin and Xiao Chuanqi meet?¡± Seeing Professor Dong¡¯s demeanor, Lan Ke slightly pursed his lips and said, ¡°Professor Dong, you are as witty as ever. But let¡¯s focus on the task at hand. I don¡¯t think the two elders would have a falling out on the spot.¡± ¡°Maybe¡­¡± Just as the two were whispering to each other, Xiang Li, President Qin, and Bai Qi appeared at the door. The Rune Scholars who were discussing the White Dawn Meeh Armor previously, halted their discussions to focus on Bai Qi. As one of the most prominent Rune Experts in the Federation, they were naturally very interested in this young man who had researched Rune Evolution. Of course, there were more doubts than admiration. Rune research was not like other fields; you couldn¡¯t make breakthroughs simply with a little talent. It required long periods of accumulation and study. To their knowledge, Bai Qi¡¯s time spent studying Runes was even less than the time it took him to become a Beast Master. To claim that Bai Qi could single-handedly develop something as epoch- making like Rune Evolution was totally unbelievable. It was okay to ignore it at first, as there were other people in the Federation who used their gold to embellish their image like Bai Qi. However, the fact that Zhao Futu had added Bai Qi to the White Dawn Meeh Armor analysis team sparked controversy. Bai Qi noticed the skepticism in these people¡¯s eyes and scratched his head in frustration. He didn¡¯t care about their doubt. The evolution of the rune was a result of Old Qin forcing him to research. Besides, he indeed was a novice in the field of runes. But being stared at by so many people like a panda, was rather uncomfortable. Maybe he should just go back to his studies, and later ask Old Qin or Xiang Li for their research results. ¡°Ahem, sorry we are late. Master Xiang and I were conducting an experiment, and it took a while,¡± President Qin immediately stepped in front of Bai Qi, drawing attention toward himself. ¡°An experiment? President Qin, weren¡¯t you here to participate in the analysis of the White Dawn Meeh Armor?¡± a rune expert with a gaunt face asked. ¡°Yes, that is correct. However, when I heard about Bai Qi¡¯s research on Rune Tier 2 evolution, I decided to conduct an experiment at the Holy Relic Tower. Master Xiang was a witness,¡± President Qin responded. ¡°Rune Tier 2 Evolution?!¡± There was an immediate uproar. After the formation of the Rune Evolution Research Group, many of them had also applied to join. Some had personally pondered and researched in this direction, so they had a basic understanding. Without exception, they were all stuck on the problem of subsequent evolution. And now, President Qin told them that Bai Qi had researched the Rune Tier 2 evolution. Was it a case of the research group embellishing Bai Qi¡¯s image again? ¡°Exactly, it is indeed the Rune Tier 2 Evolution. I witnessed it myself just now. Judging by my evaluation, Bai Qi¡¯s research findings are not perfect, but they are already of promotional value.¡± As everyone remained skeptical, Xiang Li also stood up to vouch for Bai Qi. Professor Dong also confirmed the findings. ¡°Just now, I told everyone that I have good news to share. This is it. I originally wanted to witness the first experiment with you ail, but Master Xiang beat me to it.¡± Upon hearing this, Xiang Li apologized, ¡°I apologize, Professor Dong. I was carried away and took Bai Qi to conduct an experiment.¡± Hearing the two talk, everyone present fell silent. Although their eyes were still filled with disbelief, there was no doubt left. With Xiang Li and Professor Dong testifying, it seemed that Bai Qi indeed had researched the Rune Tier 2 evolution. However, considering Bai Qi¡¯s age, they still found it hard to believe. ¡°Alright, everyone, our task this time is to decode the White Dawn Meeh Armor, not Rune Tier 2 evolution, so let¡¯s put this topic to rest for now.¡± Lan Ke¡¯s gaze swept over everyone present, and the room instantly became quiet. Even Xiao Ding and Xiang Li kept quiet. As one of the Six Tower Masters, although Lan Ke was the youngest, his position was second only to Zhao Futu. Plus, Lan Ke was in charge of the analysis group, so they naturally had to show him some respect. Was this the intimidation of the Tower Master of the Tower of Knowledge? Bai Qi, obediently falling into line, looked at Lan Ke who easily suppressed the whole scene without any terrifying pressure, without uttering a word. Lan Ke was Lu Qing¡¯s teacher, and judging by the ruthless demeanor of Lu Qing, he guessed Lan Ke must be the same, and it was better not to provoke her. ¡°Hmm!¡± As soon as this thought crossed Bai Qi¡¯s mind, he felt a heaviness in his chest and saw that, while Lan Ke had been speaking, her gaze had somehow fallen on him, and the pressure was emanating from her line of sight. ¡°Lan Chuanqi is a Super Apartment Beast Tamer, and you are also a super-powered individual who can perceive others¡¯ hostility, so you¡¯d better not be thinking all kinds of mess,¡± President Qin warned, noticing Bai Qi¡¯s situation. A Super Apartment Beast Tamer? Another one who could probe into one¡¯s mind? A chill ran down Bai Qi¡¯s spine, and he promptly scrambled his thoughts to prevent exposure. Luckily, Lan Ke didn¡¯t seem interested in probing further into Bai Qi. Instead, she continued, ¡°The rune structure of the White Meeh is very complex. To ensure our progress, I plan to group everyone simply and work collaboratively to analyze it. What do you all think?¡± ¡°Agreeable.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a good idea.¡± Everyone agreed. Though they all were experts in runes, their areas of research differed, and making them analyze together would not necessarily improve efficiency. Seeing everyone¡¯s consent, Lan Ke slightly nodded and started forming the groups: ¡°For the Energy operation structure: Professor Dong, Wang¡­¡± ¡°For the Defense System structure: Master Xiang, Li¡­¡± II II ¡°For the Healing System structure: Master Xiao, President Qin,¡­¡± ¡°Above is the temporary group arrangement. Does anyone have any objection?¡± After announcing the list, Lan Ke looked at President Qin and Xiao Ding, but both remained silent and turned their heads away without uttering a word. ¡°Um, Master Lan, which group do I belong to?¡± Seeing the atmosphere becoming somewhat heavy, Bai Qi suddenly stood up and scratched his head awkwardly. ¡°Your talent in runes is commendable, Bai Qi, and you¡¯ve shown results. But your foundation is significantly lacking. For now, I won¡¯t assign you any tasks. You can go to the Tower of Knowledge to perfect your foundation. If interested, visit the various groups,¡± Lan Ke offered after a moment¡¯s silence. After all these days of training, she naturally recognized Bai Qi¡¯s talent. He was insightful, unbounded by traditional ideas, easily breaking the norm and capable of doing things ordinary people couldn¡¯t. However, Bai Qi¡¯s foundation was too weak. Even with his great accomplishments, they were like castles in the air. Even though President Zhao personally asked Bai Qi to join the Meeh team, Lan Ke hoped Bai Qi would take this opportunity to solidify his foundation. However, being pointed out his faults in public, an up-and-comer like Bai Qi might not take it well. ¡°Really? Thank you, Master Lan!¡± Surprisingly, Bai Qi, who was ¡°exiled¡± from receiving compulsory tasks, didn ¡®t show any impatience, and on the contrary, seemed extremely satisfied. No compulsory tasks, plus the freedom to run around among different groups, and free access to the resources of the Tower of Knowledge¡­ what could be better than being free? Besides, right now, he wanted to help Alpha with the integration of the Phoenix Feather. ¡°Oh, um, I¡¯ll leave you all be and head out,¡± Bai Qi bowed slightly to the crowd and left striding away without waiting for President Qin to say anything else. Why do I feel that Bai Qi is acting more and more like Luo Xiang?¡± Watching Bai Qi leave without any hesitation, Professor Dong couldn¡¯t help recalling Luo Xiang from back in the day, as he displayed a similar demeanor. I don t think so. This kid Bai Qi is much more active than Luo Xiang,¡± President Qin smacked his lips, well aware of Bai Qi¡¯s character. If they tried to buckle him down for research, Bai Qi wouldn¡¯t stand for it. A simplistic example; Bai Qi had initially wanted to modify skeletal creatures with machinery, but now he went straight for rune evolution. At the very least, since he came to know Bai Qi, he had never seen him focus on a specific area of study. ¡°Humph! A restless mind is just a waste of talent,¡± Xiao Ding suddenly retorted in a cold voice on hearing President Qin¡¯s words, prompting the latter, after holding back for a long time, to finally retort, ¡°You old coot, do you think everyone is as stubborn as you?¡± ¡°Tch, one who knows how to live life like you, ended up losing a contract position, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Looking at the two of them arguing like children, Professor Dong sighed helplessly, ¡°These two, as expected, have started arguing again.¡± ¡°It was expected. As long as it doesn¡¯t affect the analysis,¡± Lan Ke casually responded, and then vanished from the spot. Professor Dong, following her example, began to discuss matters with his group members. These two had been bickering for a lifetime. After a long separation, it was better for them to argue it out now, so it wouldn¡¯t affect the progress of the analysis later. Chapter 225 - Chapter 225: Chapter 221: The First King-level (Ask for Monthly Tickets ~) Chapter 225: Chapter 221: The First King-level (Ask for Monthly Tickets ~) Translator: 549690339 After leaving the Tower of Knowledge, Bai Qi went straight to the Green Dragon Secret Realm. You have to strike while the iron is hot. He had just exchanged for the Phoenix Feather, and there was no reason to keep it in his hand for appreciation. It was natural to convert it into actual combat power in time. However, Alpha had been stuck at the High-grade Lord for a long time. This time¡¯s evolution might let Alpha directly evolve to the King-level, and the physical exertion might exceed his endurance limit. It was safer to stay near Nicholas. When Bai Qi entered Jade Valley, he saw Nicholas, who had transformed into human form, sitting in the center of the valley, occasionally picking some branches and leaves from the nearby flowers and plants, fiddling with something. Bai Qi approached curiously and, upon seeing the teacups in front of Nicholas, couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What are you doing?¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s voice, Nicholas immediately looked up and said, ¡°Bai Qi, your timing is just right. Can you help me taste which cup of tea is the best?¡± Bai Qi picked up one of the teacups, looking at the plant roots inside still carrying soil, his eyebrows twitching slightly, he said, ¡°You call this thing tea?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it?¡± Nicholas asked somewhat surprised, ¡°I investigated, an ancient country in the far east likes to use some plant¡¯s branches and leaves soaked in water as tea. As the Wingless Dragon, Older Sister should love this kind of hometown stuff.¡± Brewing for Old Lady Fan? Had he forgotten the pain of his healed wound and his nature of flattery revived? Moreover, where did you go to investigate right after leaving the realm yesterday? ¡°Heh, I suggest you better not give this stuff to Old Lady Fan, or you might get killed on the spot.¡± Bai Qi placed the teacup down and gave Nicholas some honest advice. ¡°Does Older Sister not like tea? Hmm, should I prepare a fruit platter instead? Or fry some vegetarian dishes?¡± Nicholas paused at his words, pushed aside the bunch of teacups in front of him, retrieved a recipe book from somewhere, and started studying it seriously. This level of diligence¡­ was the flattery of dragons always this terrifying? Bai Qi sighed helplessly, ¡°Put this aside for now, come and lend me a hand.¡± ¡°Help?¡± Nicholas looked up curiously, ¡°Your beast is evolving again? Didn¡¯t I already give you the Green Dragon¡¯s Scales?¡± Bai Qi shrugged, ¡°Isn¡¯t it because I¡¯m afraid the Green Dragon¡¯s Scales can¡¯t hold up? It¡¯s safer with you around.¡± ¡°But I still have to prepare breakfast for Older Sister¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll ask Old Lady Fan about her eating habits for you later!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s get started, I¡¯m prepared.¡± Seeing Nicholas agreed, Bai Qi summoned Alpha, took out the Phoenix Feather, and said, ¡°Alpha, try this first and see if it has any adverse effects on you.¡± While it was true that there were undead creatures with fire attributes, such as Hellfire and his Fire Armor Corpse, Bai Qi was still a little worried about using the mythical level resource, the Phoenix Feather. Creak, creak. Alpha nodded, opened the crystal box, and gently touched the Phoenix Feather with a fingertip. In an instant, a demonic red flame appeared on Alpha¡¯s fingertip, spreading along the finger towards Alpha¡¯s skull. Shoot, this really is dangerous! Seeing this, Bai Qi¡¯s heart clenched and a huge serpent shadow darted out from Alpha¡¯s body, biting the flame to try to extinguish it. However, this flame seemed completely unafraid of the soul image of Orochi, even when on its head it did not go out, its flames only grew. Seeing this, Alpha quickly drew the Sword of Death and cut off Orochi¡¯s head. The demonic red flame separated, burning its head completely before slowly fading away. ¡°The Phoenix Feather is really somewhat dangerous.¡± Looking at Orochi that lost a head due to being burned by the flame, Bai Qi roughly grasped the uniqueness of this material. ¡°No wonder Master Xiang reminded me to find materials to neutralize the fire of the Phoenix Feather, with such burning power, apart from fire attribute creatures, I guess few can withstand it,¡± said Bai Qi after a moment of contemplation, then began to sketch with a pen and paper. ¡°Bai Qi, what are you drawing? Didn¡¯t you say we are evolving first?¡± Nicholas, who was eager to prepare breakfast for Old Lady Fan, saw Bai Qi dawdling and started to urge him impatiently. ¡°Hold on, I¡¯m designing a rune system for storing heat first.¡± The fire of the Phoenix Feather was too strong. Without some form of mitigation, even with the Evolution Egg, Bai Qi was still a bit worried. After all, the main reason Alpha was able to integrate the Power of Death, besides relying on the Evolution Egg, was also because Alpha itself already mastered the closely related Withering Power. Otherwise, apart from Gamma with his physical mutations, it was really hard to find other beasts that could resist it this harshly. But to let Bai Qi weaken the effect of the Phoenix Feather before integration, he felt a bit heartbroken. After all, this was a feather of a Phoenix. Weakening a bit would lose a bit, what if Alpha also acquired a similar escape from death kind of skill like Golden Cicada Shelling? Soon, a complete energy storage structure was completed under Bai Qi¡¯s hands. ¡°Alpha, try it out first.¡± Creak, creak. (Alright.) Alpha nodded, extending a crystal bone to carve the rune Bai Qi had just designed onto it, then once again he touched the Phoenix Feather. It was still the seductive red flame, but it did not spread as quickly as before. Instead, it slowly began to merge into the rune structure. However, this state only lasted a short while before the seductive red flames surged and burned again. ¡°It can store some energy, but the time period is a bit short.¡± Bai Qi rubbing his chin, made another modification to the rune structure and then asked Alpha to continue experimenting. After trying dozens of times, Bai Qi finally designed a structure capable of storing the Phoenix¡¯s fire for a longer time. ¡°But where should I engrave this rather large structure?¡± Gazing at the finally formed rune structure, Bai Qi scratched his head. Looking at the Gravity Sword and the Sword of Death on Alpha¡¯s back, an idea suddenly flashed through his mind. ¡°If ¡®Frost Sorrow¡¯ has turned into the ¡®Sword of Death¡¯, then let¡¯s go with ¡®Fire Joy¡¯.¡± No sooner had the thought come then Bai Qi immediately began to sketch a large sword on the outer edge of the rune structure. Its resemblance to Frost Sorrow was uncanny, except the demonic goat head carving had been replaced with a hollow feather design by him. After careful inspection, Bai Qi confirmed there were no problems and handed the blueprint to Alpha, then calling Gamma forward. Now that Gamma had Life Energy Conversion, he could channel energy into others if the Green Dragon Scale couldn¡¯t cope, then Gamma could give it a try first. If it worked, they wouldn¡¯t have to worry about sudden evolution in the future when Nicholas wasn¡¯t there. ¡°Alpha, make a sword like this, then put the Phoenix Feather into it.¡± Alpha nodded, and a stick-to-scale crystal sword was formed, then quickly picked up the Phoenix Feather and placed it into the hollow part of the great sword. In an instant, the seductive red flames burned fiercely, but they were soon sucked into the great sword. The originally transparent Crystal Great Sword gradually turned a seductive red. Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately placed his right hand on Alpha, activating the Evolution Egg. As Bai Qi had predicted, the moment Bai Qi activated the Evolution Egg, the familiar feeling of physical exhaustion attacked him from all over his body. The Green Dragon¡¯s scales in his chest lit up, continuously transmitting the life force into his body. Even so, Bai Qi¡¯s condition didn¡¯t improve. The Evolution Egg was absorbing his physical strength too quickly this time, and the rate of delivery from the Green Dragon¡¯s scales was obviously not keeping up. ¡°Gamma!¡± Bai Qi, sensing something was wrong, immediately roared. Gamma immediately landed on Bai Qi, activating Life Energy Conversion, and continued to channel energy into Bai Qi¡¯s body. But Bai Qi still felt his body weakening, although slowly, judging from the condensation of the Golden Egg, it was clear that he wouldn¡¯t be able to hold out until the formation of the Golden Egg. ¡°Nicholas, it¡¯s still your turn.¡± Bai Qi quickly called for Nicholas¡¯s help. Nicholas, who was eager to find Old Lady Fan, didn¡¯t hesitate and placed one hand on Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, steadily supplying him with the Jade Power. With Nicholas¡¯ support, Bai Qi¡¯s condition immediately improved. The Golden Egg quickly solidified and enclosed Alpha within it. Simultaneously, Bai Qi felt a sudden burn on the Curse Mark on the back of his left hand, an unknown energy flowed from Alpha towards Bai Qi through the Curse Mark. Such a reaction right from the beginning of the evolution, is it special because it¡¯s a king level? Feeling the continual flow of energy from Alpha, Bai Qi simply sat down in meditation, adapting to this energy silently. Seeing that Bai Qi seemed to be out of danger, Nicholas finally stopped his energy supply and returned to his research on Old Lady Fan¡¯s snack. ¡°Hmm, she¡¯s probably done with breakfast by now, I should start preparing lunch¡­¡± Looking at the splendid dishes on the menu, Nicholas was filled with vigor. He fumbled out some cooking utensils from who knows where and started fussing about in the kitchen. As time passed, Nicholas carefully placed a carved flower onto the plate. After carefully checking the placement, he sighed in relief. ¡°One hundred and eight dishes, that should be enough for her.¡± Looking at the day¡¯s work in front of him, Nicholas nodded contentedly, preserving the freshness with Jade Breath, then planned to deliver these dishes to Old Lady Fan. ¡°The evolution is taking some time. Still, I suppose I should deliver the food to her first.¡± Just as Nicholas, glancing at the still quiet Golden Egg, was about to leave, the surrounding space suddenly darkened. The land, plants, and even the surrounding energy gradually lost its vitality. ¡°This is¡­ a King¡¯s field?¡± Nicholas immediately reacted. A larger green space suddenly appeared, dispelling the effects of the black field. At the same time, Bai Qi, who had been quietly receiving feedback from Alpha, also opened his eyes, his gaze fixed intently on the Golden Egg in front of him. Is the first King-level coming? Chapter 226 - Chapter 226: Chapter 222: Coordinated Evolution (Seeking Monthly Tickets) Chapter 226: Chapter 222: Coordinated Evolution (Seeking Monthly Tickets¡¯) Translator: 549690339 Click. Under Bai Qi¡¯s expectant gaze, the Golden Egg developed its first crack. Before Bai Qi could respond, countless black sword lights flashed past, and the Golden Egg burst open. At the same time, a terrifying aura that seemed capable of extinguishing all thought spread out. The shell of the Golden Egg hadn¡¯t flown far when it was slowly corroded by the black breath and gradually vanished into nothingness. Not only that, the earth around the Golden Egg also gradually tended towards death. The black breath spread all the way to the edge of Nicholas¡¯ Jade Domain before it halted. After a brief probing, it quickly retreated, revealing a tall figure within. Height of about three meters, with a golden ratio, delimited in a simple yet dignified armor that made Alpha look even more imposing. Coupled with the dragon crown on his head, it was as if a king had arrived. Behind Alpha, a red and a yellow giant sword were tightly grasped by the palms of the armor. From afar, they looked like a pair of giant wings. Beneath these wings, there were also a pair of metallic wings composed of sword blades. A slight flutter resulted in countless wind blades appearing, all of which disappeared in the air before approaching Bai Qi. As for the Sword of Death, it was firmly held in Alpha¡¯s hand. Everywhere the sword tip passed, it seemed as if even space leaned towards annihilation. ¡°Is this¡­ evolution successful?¡± Bai Qi, who had also just awakened, looked at Alpha, who resembled a four-winged angel wielding a long sword. A smile surfaced on his face. Following that, a complex set of information appeared in Bai Qi¡¯s mind. [Name]: ??? (Alpha) [Nature]: Undead Department [Growth Level]: Four Stage Three Level [Bloodline Level]: Low-level King [Racial Skills]: Death Force Field (Transcendent Level ¨C Basic), Sword of Death (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient), Undying Flame (Super ¨C Basic), Dark Reflection (Super ¨C Adept), Gravity Amplification (Super ¨C Proficient), Blade Storm (Super ¨C Proficient), Dragon¡¯s Might (High Level ¨C Perfect), Skeleton Manipulation (High Level ¨C Perfect), Wind Wound (High Level ¨C Proficient) [Energy Value]: 1E6840W ¡°It has indeed evolved into the King-level!¡± Seeing Alpha¡¯s race level, Bai Qi clenched his fists with joy written all over his face. King Level, second only to the Emperor-level bloodlines of legendary creatures. He had managed to cultivate one successfully at the fourth stage! With this, unless a Seven Stage Legend made a move, Alpha would no longer be suppressed by bloodlines. ¡°Has Alpha evolved into the King-level?¡± Looking at Alpha, whose appearance and aura had completely transformed, Nicholas involuntarily furrowed his brows. Although both of Alpha¡¯s levels were far below his, the unfolding of the Death Force Field had made him feel uncomfortable. Even worse, there was a faint sense of threat. ¡°Yes,¡± Bai Qi nodded without noticing Nicholas¡¯ unusual appearance, and began to examine Alpha¡¯s new panel. Ignoring the expected unknown species name at first glance, Bai Qi immediately took in the skill bar. ¡°Three newskills?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback as he confirmed that the original two crystal skills and even the Shadow Lotus Skill had disappeared, replaced by a completely new skill ¨C Dark Reflection. [Skill Name]: Dark Reflection [Skill Level]: Super [Skill Explanation]: Shadow Department + Crystal Clan ¨C Constructs a mirror using a crystal as support and the darkness as a substance. The one reflected would be hidden in the shadows, while a mirror image is summoned to assist in battle. Such a boundless skill! It can not only evade attacks by hiding in the shadows, but also summon mirror images to assist in combat. Truly, integrating the benefits of both the shadow and crystal systems. ¡°But with this, Schuck Beta will find it even harder to restrict Alpha¡¯s movements.¡± Thinking back to the tactics Schuck Beta used during his fight with Alpha, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. If he didn¡¯t know that the skills pets acquired during evolution were randomly obtained, he would almost suspect Alpha did it on purpose. ¡°Let¡¯s test out its effects later.¡± Although Bai Qi was curious about the effects of Dark Reflection, he suppressed his curiosity and continued to examine the other skills. [Skill Name]: Undying Flame [Skill Level]: Super [Skill Explanation]: Fire attribute, derived from the flame on the Phoenix. The energy does not rest, the flame never ceases. Until the enemy is completely incinerated, the Undying Flame will not extinguish. From a certain perspective, this was Bai Qi¡¯s main goal. As expected, he directly acquired a Super Skill. It¡¯s just that the description of this skill seems somewhat off. ¡°Why does it sound like a certain skill that¡¯s never actually burned an enemy to death?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head awkwardly, hoping that it was only the setup that was similar, and that the actual effect would be very different. Otherwise, it would truly be a waste of effort. With a hint of unease, Bai Qi turned his attention to the last one, which was also representative of the power of King-level entities: the King¡¯s Position. [Skill Name]: Death Force Field [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Explanation]: King¡¯s force field. A special force field constructed of the Power of Death. Within the force field, the vitality of living beings and energy will gradually diminish, and they can only exert 30% of their original effect. The King¡¯s force field, how terrifying it is! No wonder the teacher gave so much importance to the Power of Death. This force field derived from the Power of Death nearly suited all attributes. If he encountered that malnourished Saber-toothed Tiger again, Bai Qi was confident that Alpha could singlehandedly deal with the Saber-toothed Tiger without even getting hurt. ¡°Alpha, let¡¯s test the effects of these three newskills.¡± Bai Qi withdrew his spirit power and intended to personally verify the effect of the three skills. *Crack* *Crack*. (Wait a second boss, I don¡¯t think my evolution is complete yet.) ¡°Evolution not yet complete?¡± Bai Qi paused for a moment. Hasn¡¯t it already reached the King level? Could there still be any skills that haven¡¯t awakened? Under Bai Qi¡¯s curious gaze, a Rune Mark emerged from Alpha¡¯s palm, and in the flickering light, the Six Corpse appeared around Alpha. Moreover, their bodies were all shining with the light of evolution. ¡°Alpha has evolved into King-level, and so have these guys?¡± Bai Qi looked somewhat surprised at the six corpses gradually covered by the light of evolution. Originally, he had only seen these guys as mobile batteries and workers. Now it seemed there was future potential? The evolution of the Six Corpses finished quickly, and Bai Qi also received the evolution feedback of the Six Corpses from Alpha. [Name]: ??? (Golden Armor Corpse) [Nature]: Steel Apartment, UnDead Department [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Elite [Growth Level]: Second Stage Three Level [Racial Skills]: Steeling (Mid-Level ¨C Full mastery), Ripping Claw (Mid-Level ¨C Full mastery), Savage Charge (Mid-Level ¨C Full mastery), Heavy Sword Strike (Mid-Level ¨C Beginner), Sword Formation (High Level ¨C Beginner) ¡°They are already high-grade elites?¡± Looking at the increasingly tall Golden Armor Corpse with a huge metallic sword in hand, Bai Qi was surprised and turned his attention to the newly acquired skills of the Golden Armor Corpse. [Skill Name]: Sword Formation [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Description]: Transformation skill, concentrates all strength to transform into a giant sword form, greatly enhancing attack power. Transform into a sword? It can be played like this? Bai Qi also checked the status of the other Six Corpses, all of which had such a skill. ¡°So what you¡¯re saying is, Alpha not only gained six chargers but also six ornaments?¡± Looking at the Six Corpses each holding a different attribute sword, Bai Qi grinned and said, ¡°Six Corpse, use Sword Formation!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, six different colored lights shone from the bodies of the Six Corpses, quickly transforming into six long swords of different attributes that constantly circled in the air under Alpha¡¯s control. From a distance, Alpha and those Sword Flying experts seemed indistinguishable. ¡°You six will respectively be called Gold (Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Dark) Armor Sword Servants, as for Alpha¡­¡± Bai Qi paused, ¡°You¡¯ll be called Death Sword Monarch.¡± Firmly holding the Sword of Death and controlling six sword servants. If not the Death Sword Monarch then what? After he roughly understood the effect of Sword Formation, Bai Qi had Alpha recall the Six Sword Servants and continue to study Alpha¡¯s three newskills. Although the six sword servants that evolved with Alpha were pretty good, they were external forces after all. Compared to that, Bai Qi was more interested in the three skills of Alpha itself. ¡°Let¡¯s test the Undying Flame first-¡± As the main goal of this evolution, this was the first skill Bai Qi thought of. ¡°Gamma, spit out a sub-body and cut off its connection to you.¡± Bai Qi patted Gamma beside him. Gamma immediately spat out a small green jelly, which slowly wriggled towards Alpha. ¡°Alpha, go ahead.¡± *Crack* *Crack*. (Understood, boss.) Alpha nodded; the flame sword on his back suddenly flew up and chopped heavily on Gamma¡¯s sub-body. The demon-red flame immediately engulfed the sub-body, and after a short struggle, it was reduced to nothing. *Gush* *Pop*. (This flame is so hot, Gamma is a bit scared.) Seeing the sub-body instantly burned to ashes, Gamma instinctively backed away, while Bai Qi was very satisfied. It burns so fast! With this combustion speed, he didn¡¯t have to worry about it becoming like Amaterasu with flames that can¡¯t kill anything. But it seems like it¡¯s still a melee skill? If he had known earlier, he would have made it in the shape of a bow and arrow. *Crack* *Ke* *Ke*. (Boss, this skill can be used remotely.) Just as Bai Qi felt a bit regretful, suddenly, Alpha passed on a message. ¡°It can be remote? Hurry up and show its effectiveness.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up and he immediately urged Alpha to demonstrate. Upon receiving Bai Qi¡¯s order, Alpha quieted down and silently stared at a tree not far away. As the Fire of Soul in Alpha¡¯s eyeballs turned red, the tree was also lit by the Undying Flame. Damn, it can be launched from the eyes, it looks more and more like the Amaterasu¡­ Chapter 228 - Chapter 228: Chapter 224: The Strongest Mother-in-law ~ (Seeking Monthly Tickets ~) Chapter 228: Chapter 224: The Strongest Mother-in-law ~ (Seeking Monthly Tickets ~) Translator: 549690339 ¡°Well, well, the Wind -Fire Combination Technique is out,¡± Seeing Alpha¡¯s action, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Even though the Undying Flame would burn the metallic elements in the swirling sword blades, it could also rapidly enhance the flame¡¯s intensity through this process. In this way, even if Nicholas tried to forcefully separate the Undying Flame with the Jade Power, it wouldn¡¯t be easy now. As expected, the moment the fire tornado enveloped him, Nicholas¡¯s body burst forth a strong Jade Power, attempting to break through the blockade of the Undying Flame. But at this moment, the Undying Flame was blazing like a wildfire, instead of being scattered apart, the fire became even stronger. Awooo¡­ (Schuck, master advises you to include a freezer in your new weapon¡­) ¡°Advice accepted.¡± Seeing that Alpha could make such a mighty creature struggle, Schuck Beta silently started planning the design of the future weapon arsenal. Kapu Kapu? (But Gamma feels that this flame-freezer will not put out the flame?) As the team¡¯s defender, Gamma was aware of how horrifying the firepower of Undying Flame was. If he did not activate his life energy transformation, relying purely on his resistances and physical constitution, he might only last thirty seconds? Or maybe twenty? Awoo awoo! (Gamma, can¡¯t you show some spirit and suggest a vacuum cleaner?) It s unrealistic. Alpha¡¯s Undying Flame doesn¡¯t seem to be relying solely on oxygen as fuel.¡± Schuck shook his head, currents of electricity flickering in his electronic eyes, clearly trying to find devices that could suppress the Undying Flame. Seeing the pair seriously discussing tactics against Alpha, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°There¡¯s no need to fret. Alpha is currently at King-level, and is definitely at an advantage. You can do this once everyone levels up to King- level.¡± While Bai Qi and the others were discussing how to counter the fire tornado, a dragon¡¯s roar was heard from within the fire tornado. The Undying Flame was shaken apart by an invisible shockwave, revealing Nicholas¡¯s gigantic dragon body. Nicholas, at this moment, was apparently serious. His emerald green eyes were full of gravitas, a terrifying barrage of pressure originating from a Legendary Giant Dragon pouring out. Even Bai Qi, who had deliberately kept a distance, felt a heaviness in his heart and immediately retreated further. Other than the time with Nicholas and the python, this was the first time Bai Qi saw Nicholas so serious. Indeed, any legendary creature, no matter how weak, was not comparable to ordinary creatures. Nicholas, having released his aura, glanced around. Looking at the Undying Flame that was expanding constantly after being blasted away, he opened his mouth and a draconic breath fell upon the surroundings of the Undying Flame Suddenly, the surging fire of the Undying Flame was thoroughly extinguished. The Jade Breath didn¡¯t only release vitality but could also strip away life After extinguishing the Undying Flame, Nicholas didn¡¯t stop. His draconic breath directly landed on Alpha. Although Alpha tried his hardest to dodge, he was grazed slightly by the dragon¡¯s breath. Despite that, after being affected by the dragon¡¯s breath, there were no visible injuries on Alpha¡¯s body. Instead, he dispersed once more into shattered mirror fragments. Simultaneously, the ¡°Mirror Clone¡± that was initially ruined by Nicholas reformed, taking the form of a massive obsidian mirror. From it, the true body of Alpha slowly stepped forth. ¡°Did Alpha use the Dark Reflection twice previously?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi raised his eyebrows, immediately comprehending Alpha¡¯s tactics. It turned out that the two Alphas outside were both mirror images. The true Alpha was still hiding behind the mirror, waiting for the right moment. Seeing the Alpha who finally revealed his true body, Nicholas showed no surprise. With a roar, countless Jade Powers transformed into green leaves. Like flying daggers, they rotated and flew towards Nicholas. Upon seeing this, Alpha did not dodge. His Sword of Death danced an impenetrable dance, directly shredding the myriad of green leaves, and went straight for Nicholas. The Flame Sword and Gravity Sword, which were initially scattered on the ground, also returned under Alpha¡¯s control, being held behind him again. With the addition of the double swords, Alpha¡¯s surroundings became protected by two completely different energies. His advancing speed shot up, coming directly atop Nicholas in an instant. He swung the Sword of Death towards Nicholas. Facing the Sword of Death, Nicholas didn¡¯t dare to be careless. His gigantic dragon body dodged in an extremely odd manner, while simultaneously a claw swipe was aimed at Alpha. However, Alpha, who had mastered the skill of flight, didn¡¯t fear Nicholas¡¯s attack at all. With a beat of his wings, he quickly dodged by gaining altitude. Seeing this, Nicholas also ascended into the air, exhaling a breath of Jade Breath towards Alpha in the sky. This Jade Breath covered a vast area, leaving no room for Alpha to dodge. His only choice was to endure it head-on. However, just at this moment, a pitch-black force field was instantly expanded. Alpha rapidly plummeted at a terrifying speed, piercing through the Jade Breath like a fallen meteor, and landing on Nicholas¡¯s body. The Sword of Death m his hand deeply stabbed into Nicholas¡¯s body. ¡°Damn, that¡¯s going too far!¡± Seeing that the Sword of Death could so easily penetrate Nicholas¡¯s defense, Bai Qi was instantly taken aback. Although he usually treated Nicholas as a tool dragon, he still considered Nicholas as a friend in his heart. If he became truly injured by the Sword of Death, Bai Qi would feel really bad. Roar! Alpha¡¯s sudden outburst was clearly beyond Nicholas¡¯s expectations. The pain rushing from his body eerily awakened its long-dormant ferocity, buried deep within him. As the proudest of the Dragon Race, even a good-for-nothing like him was not something that other creatures could bully at will. A green aura slowly emanated from Nicholas¡¯s body, and everything around him, be it the sky, the flowing water, or the ground, even Alpha¡¯s Death Force Field was dyed green by this aura. At the same time, Alpha only felt a terrifying energy coming from the Sword of Death, which even the Power of Death could not erase its vitality. What was most terrifying was that this energy seemed to be trying to reverse the attribute of the Sword of Death. (Turning all the substances in space into its own energy, is this a field control?) Seeing this, Alpha immediately pulled out the Sword of Death, trying to distance himself from Nicholas. But Alpha, who was already enveloped by the Jade Domain, could not possibly escape Nicholas¡¯s control. Before Alpha could fly far away, countless vines sprang up out of nowhere and tied Alpha up. Even Alpha¡¯s other great swords were firmly bound. These vines seemed no different from ordinary plants, but they completely ignored the high temperatures of the Flame Sword and the cutting power of the Wind Blade. Some of them even directly entangled themselves on the blade of the Sword of Death. The Emperor¡¯s Domain was terrifying! Even so, Alpha still had no intention of admitting defeat. The soul of the Orochi suddenly surfaced and exploded before the Jade Domain could suppress it turning into the purest Power of Death and integrating into the Sword of Death. With the support of the Orochi¡¯s Power of Death, the Death Force Field of Alpha, which had just been suppressed, was able to be opened up again, adding a hint of black in this world full of green. With the help of the Death Force Field, Alpha immediately broke free from the vines¡¯ restraints like cutting through vegetables, and Flame Sword, Gravity Sword, and Wind Blade swirled around Alpha¡¯s arm. Not only that, but the Six Sword Servants, which had been put away, were also summoned out again. They transformed into six long swords of different attributes and joined the team as well. With the merger of ten swords, Alpha was ready, and the Death Force Field suddenly shrank, clinging tightly to his body. His entire body became like a sharp sword, jabbing at Nicholas. Facing Alpha¡¯s all-out attack, Nicholas completely unleashed his power constraints. The terrifying power of Legendary Creatures diffused, forming a huge dragon-shaped energy flying towards Alpha. It could be imagined that if Alpha was hit directly by this energy, he would at least be severely injured. Upon seeing this, Bai Qi quickly wanted to forcefully recall Alpha. Alpha, who had accompanied him all the way and had just been promoted to King-level, could not be injured. Squeeze¡­ Just then, a large gap suddenly broke open in the space between them, and an old lady in ancient attire with white hair came out, holding an Ancestral Beast in her arms, mumbling something to herself Nicholas, is grandma¡¯s meal ready? If you don¡¯t prepare it, I won¡¯t be polite eh?¡± Old Lady Fan stopped halfway through her sentence when she saw the transformed Alpha and Nicholas¡¯s Giant Dragon Charging towards her. Her brows furrowed. She put down the Delta in her hand, slowly stretched out both hands, and the attacks from Alpha and Nicholas were abruptly halted. Holy cow. Old Lady Fan is awesome!¡± Seeing Old Lady Fan effortlessly neutralize Alpha and Nicholas¡¯s attack, Bai Qi was utterly stunned. At the same time, a question arose in his mind. How did Old Lady Fan get in? ¡°Hmm? You¡¯ve already been promoted to King-level, no wonder you haven¡¯t come to see grandma.¡± Old Lady Fan glanced at Alpha holding the Sword of Death, gave a slight nod then grabbed Alpha with the back of her hand and threw him towards Nicholas. ¡°Grandma has been hungry all day. Go and cook for grandma now!¡± ¡°Yes, big sister, Little Dragon is going right away.¡± Hearing Old Lady Fan¡¯s reprimands, Nicholas immediately responded, nodded repeatedly, and was about to cook some vegetarian dishes. But Old Lady Fan throw a pile of meat that appeared out of thin air next to Nicholas. ¡°Grandma can¡¯t eat too much at night, just make a hundred or eighty meat and vegetable dishes.¡± Bai Qi: Well, certainly not much food. Seemingly detecting Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts, Old Lady Fan suddenly turned to look at Bai Qi, saying, ¡°You help me out, too. I have something to askyou later.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi immediately agreed and ran to Nicholas¡¯s side to help. Nicholas, did you give Old Lady Fan access to the secret realm?¡± ¡®No, I didn¡¯t have a chance to. Big Sister seemed to have ripped through space to get in.¡± ¡°She¡­ Isn¡¯t Old Lady Fan too fierce? Turns out Old Lady Fan is the sweeper of the association. Oh no, the sweeping dragon?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, let¡¯s hurry up and prepare the food. If we get Big Sister upset, we won¡¯t be able to handle one slap from her.¡± ¡°What are you two chatting about? Cook now!¡± ¡°Yes, ma¡¯am!¡± Chapter 230 - Chapter 230: Chapter 226: Reserved Top Prize Chapter 230: Chapter 226: Reserved Top Prize Translator: 549690339 Tower of Decision. Zhao Futu looked somewhat surprised at Bai Qi, who was smiling sheepishly in front of him, and asked, ¡°You want me to advance you the reward for the first place in the training? Can you tell me why you¡¯re in such a hurry?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head and replied, ¡°Well, I just thought I could upgrade my skills earlier, so I could repay the Federation for its nurturing sooner. After all, it¡¯s just a matter of time ¨C ¡± He was firmly in first place for the academic component of the training. The only real threat was Lu Qing, but Lu Qing¡¯s performance in practical combat lagged far behind his. As for practical combat, Xiao Yuan and Bai Qiucha posed some threat to him, but now Alpha had evolved into King-level. Unless Bai Qiucha unsealed the power of the Skeleton Dragon, they wouldn¡¯t be able to defeat him. Even if they overtook him in practical combat, Bai Qi was not worried, because Cha¡¯s academic performance, especially in Rune studies, was quite inferior compared to his. Simply put, among all the trainees, those who could beat him up were not as good as him in academics, and those who studied well couldn¡¯t beat him. That¡¯s why Bai Qi had the gall to come early and ask Zhao Futu for the first- place reward. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Having heard Bai Qi¡¯s explanation, Zhao Futu burst into laughter. ¡°Such arrogance I¡¯ve never heard before. But your request, I can¡¯t say I won¡¯t grant it.¡± ¡°Really? Thank you, President!¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. He immediately delivered a load of sweet talk, but Zhao Futu waved his hand, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t thank me so soon. I have a condition, and it¡¯s not now.¡± Not now? Then forget about it. He could only earn some points with Xiao Yuan first and then exchange them for the Twin Star Core; he had to give up on Light Spirit Holy Diamond for the time being. Anyway, the Thirteenth Bureau still owed him one Mythical resource. By that time, he would choose a resource from the Holy Light series. Unable to get the rewards ahead of time, Bai Qi immediately lost interest. Seeing this, Zhao Futu couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°You¡¯re rather pragmatic, but don¡¯t worry. Since I promised you, I¡¯ll definitely give it to you. But there¡¯s a condition.¡± ¡°A condition?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback and retorted, ¡°Is there going to be some sort of assessment?¡± Zhao Futu nodded, ¡°You could say that.¡± Zhao Futu stood up and looked down at the assembly hall surrounded by the Six Towers. ¡°Your training has advanced to the second stage, and in the third stage, you will be left to develop freely.¡± ¡°However, before that, you need to pass an assessment, which will determine where you go in the third stage.¡± Bai Qi raised an eyebrow, ¡°Are we supposed to have a ranking battle? That¡¯s easy, I can challenge them right now.¡± ¡°Of course, it¡¯s not that simple.¡± Zhao Futu shook his head, ¡°In another month, there will be a joint assessment between the Federation and the Thirteenth Bureau. We will determine your future based on your performance in the assessment.¡± ¡°And what you have to do is to come in first in this assessment!¡± Another joint assessment? Another first place? Can¡¯t these presidents come up with something new? Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but sigh at these words, ¡°So, as long as I can beat the people sent by the Thirteenth Bureau, I¡¯ll be good, right?¡± Although the plot was somewhat cliche, as far as one-on-one battles were concerned, he was the bravest. Plus, if things went as expected, his opponents would be people like Li Xusheng and Xia Yan. This ought to be a sure win. ¡°It¡¯s not as simple as you think, but I can¡¯t reveal too much to you now. fust be prepared.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s attitude, Zhao Futu smiled and said, ¡°Perform well, and you might even get a position in the Federation. The benefits provided by the Thirteenth Bureau aren¡¯t worse than those of the Federation.¡± ¡°Hmm? Is that possible? Isn¡¯t special training specifically for training talents for our Federation?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat puzzled. Although Luo Xiang had mentioned it before, it still felt weird hearing it from Zhao Futu, the President of the Federation. ¡°That¡¯s true, but the Federation also belongs to the Human Federation, both working for the good of humans, there¡¯s no real difference.¡± ¡°Not to mention Federation members taking positions in the government, there are also quite a few of the Thirteenth Bureau working in the Federation.¡± A glimmer of light representing righteousness appeared on Zhao Futu¡¯s face, which made Bai Qi feel a little ashamed involuntarily. Was this the President¡¯s broad view? His foresight had already surpassed that of ordinary forces. ¡°But if there are any benefits, consider the Federation first because the Federation is a large family and a large business. If everyone left, it wouldn¡¯t be able to keep going.¡± Alright, perhaps he had seen it wrong earlier. Bai Qi pursed his lips upon seeing this. Wasn¡¯t this a partnership? It was clearly an attempt to have him do a job for free. But that¡¯s alright ¨C better not waste the perks that fall into your lap. Zhao Futu asked, ¡°By the way, I heard that the Legendary Giant Dragon moved to Old Lady Fan¡¯s place?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Old Lady Fan said she needed someone to plant crops, so she took Nicholas to help.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­.that¡¯s so typical of Old Lady Fan, but it¡¯s good. With Old Lady Fan there, we don¡¯t need to worry about the future growth of this Legendary Giant Dragon. Humanity has gained another layer of protection.¡± Zhao Futu nodded in satisfaction, ¡°I remember how much time my Void Skate spent under Old Lady Fan¡¯s guidance, or else, I might not be seated in this chairman¡¯s position.¡± Goodness, so the chairman also grew under Old Lady Fan¡¯s discipline. It¡¯s true then, the one pulling strings in the association behind the scenes is no one but Old Lady Fan- Yes, he must remind Nicholas to cling to Old Lady Fan¡¯s coattails, then he¡¯ll no longer fear being exploited. ¡°Mr. Chairman, weren¡¯t wingless dragons extinct? How come there¡¯s one at headquarters?¡± Bai Qi finally voiced his doubt. Zhao Futu shook his head, saying, ¡°Old Lady¡¯s origin is considered a secret in the headquarters. It¡¯s better to not pry into it until you become a Legend.¡± Saying this, Zhao Futu sat back in his seat and said, ¡°There¡¯s less than one month until our joint examination with the Thirteenth Bureau. You should train well in these days to avoid disgracing the Association.¡± ¡°I have already spoken with Zhang Shan. Whether you attend classes or not, and how you manage your time is up to you. Either self- training or participating in the analysis of the White Meeh is fine, but you must participate in the basic examinations. Understood?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Bai Qi nodded and promptly left the Tower of Decision. Although he was unable to receive the award in advance, he could start earlier than during the regular exam. Perhaps he could use it simultaneously with Delta at that point. And thinking about it, Yi Yu saying that there was something at the Association, maybe it was this? In this case, with the additional reward from the Association, he might receive another one. Oh right, there¡¯s also a Seven Stage mechanical technology. Thinking about the resources he might receive in a month, Bai Qi was in high spirits. He hummed a tune as he headed to the Tower of Knowledge. Inside the Tower of Decision. Watching Bai Qi leave elatedly, Zhao Futu¡¯s smile deepened. ¡°He Guang, his character is rather different from yours. How did you think of taking him in as your disciple?¡± Bai Heguang appeared from a corner, saying, ¡°I simply didn¡¯t want the wielder of the Power of Death to run around freely. Plus, Bai Qi is indeed talented, but I just didn¡¯t expect¡­¡± ¡°¡­that his talent would be so monstrous, right?¡± Zhao Futu took over Bai Heguang¡¯s line, ¡°We¡¯re fortunate to be in peace times. If it were before, with this kid¡¯s mentality and talent, he might have become another Great Emperor.¡± Hearing Zhao Futu evaluate Bai Qi so highly, Bai Heguang¡¯s eyebrows slightly raised, but he didn¡¯t retort. Monsters exist, regardless of the era. ¡°By the way, any news from the Tribe? After stirring up the Black Python Tribe last time, did that python act up? Bai Heguang shook his head, ¡°That python is very cautious and won¡¯t easily cross the territories.¡± ¡°However, the wild Ferocious Beasts inside and outside the Federation have been very active lately, and many Mutant Species have appeared. I suspect the Tribe might be involved.¡± Bai Heguang put a Federation map in front of Zhao Futu. Various spot locations are clearly marked with a red pen. Each location had different symbols, obviously corresponding to different threat levels. ¡°I have heard about it as well. Recently, Beast Masters of fifth and sixth level in the Association received similar tasks and have been really busy. We have also suffered quite a loss.¡± Zhao Futu sighed and looked towards the direction of the Tower of Knowledge, ¡°I hope the analysis process of the White Meeh will go smoothly and hasten the popularization of the beast healing device because the current healing speed can¡¯t cope with high-intensity treatment.¡± Bai Heguang nodded silently. Although the healing pods of Moon Night Tower are effective, the consumption is also high. It¡¯s far-fetched to want to use them all over the Federation, but getting the White Meeh from the Thirteenth Bureau this time was indeed a big help to the Association. After a long silence, Zhao Futu finally broke it. Looking at Bai Heguang, whose eyebrows showed signs of fatigue, he apologized, ¡°I¡¯m sorry. These are things I should do, but I ended up having you, a Titled Legendary, do the work instead. You should stay at headquarters and rest for a while since I¡¯m not too busy recently.¡± ¡°Mr. Chairman, you need to stay at headquarters. Let me handle these matters. As for rest, that¡¯s not necessary.¡± Bai Heguang shook his head, ¡°Some guys in Federation West are starting to misbehave. I still need to investigate that.¡± ¡°The West¡­ the same issues over such a long time. Can¡¯t they control the aggression in their bloodlines? Don¡¯t they know how hard it is to attain peace in humanity today?¡± Listening to Bai Heguang mentioning the West, Zhao Futu¡¯s expression turned chilly, ¡°If there¡¯s any trouble there, don¡¯t be lenient. We can¡¯t afford any mishap at this time, the new generation of the Federation hasn¡¯t fully grown yet.¡± ¡°Peace was hard to achieve, we have to safeguard it for the younger generation.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± As Bai Heguang nodded, his gaze toward the West became even colder. Chapter 231 - Chapter 231: Chapter 227: Am I Also Becoming a Second- Generation Legend? Chapter 231: Chapter 227: Am I Also Becoming a Second- Generation Legend? Translator: 549690339 Having resolved the issue of the mythical resources, Bai Qi felt a stone lift from his heart. After a short ponder, he set off toward the Tower of Knowledge. He was certainly not going to the analysis group for the White Meeh. Such a large machine armor, probably the data from the rune on the shell has not been fully collected yet. Going now would only hinder their progress, so it would be better for him to go to the Tower of Knowledge to search for information instead. Anyway, Zhao Futu and Lan Ke had both promised that he could freely read the materials in the Tower of Knowledge. He must not waste this opportunity. Without Xiang Li leading the way, Bai Qi had to go through careful identity verification before being allowed to enter the Tower of Knowledge. Unlike the high-tech displayed in the Holy Relic Tower, the Tower of Knowledge still maintained its original structure. The neatly lined up classical bookshelves in the library were filled with equally classical books, giving off the appearance of a vintage library. ¡°They¡¯re all paper books. Aren¡¯t they afraid of damage due to improper preservation?¡± Bai Qi was slightly confused. In this day and age, while paper books still existed, they are no longer the mainstream, especially considering the security of storage and the convenience of reading, electronic reading devices would definitely bring more advantages. ¡°This is the Tower of Knowledge, not a regular library. There¡¯s no danger of damage to the books here. The age of these books would suffice even your grandpa.¡± Just then, Lu Qing came out from behind a bookshelf with a book in her arms. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s surprised expression, she said, ¡°The books here are very valuable, remember to put them back in their original place after reading.¡± Without waiting for Bai Qi to reply, Lu Qing left the library with the book in her arms. Was he just mocked by Lu Qing? Bai Qi scratched his head speechlessly. It seemed his luck was so bad that he could be scoffed at even when he was just looking for a book. ¡°Forget it, reading is the main thing here.¡± Bai Qi shrugged. Putting everything else aside, he started to observe this ancient library. As Lu Qing said, each of the old bookshelves was full of ancient runes, and even the covers of the books were engraved with corresponding runes, exuding a special aura that protected the books. ¡°A rune that could extend the preservation period might be worth learning ¨C it could be useful.¡± Bai Qi took out the tools and silently recorded the runes on the book, then he started to search for the books that he needed. As the gathering place for all the association¡¯s materials, both the variety and quantity of the books in the library were terrifying. If it weren¡¯t for the guide stone at the entrance, Bai Qi would have suspected that he could get lost in there. ¡°The only available categories are Runes and History, the rest are still not allowed?¡± Looking at the only two illuminated runes carved in the guide stone, Bai Qi could not help but shrug. All that was allowed to be loaned were materials related to the White Meeh. He had hoped to copy some reference materials. Could it be that there are no electronic products in the Tower of Knowledge to prevent theft? Bai Qi had an epiphany and lit up the rune symbol that represented the Rune section. His body was immediately enveloped in a light beam that teleported him in front of a Rune section bookshelf. Next to the bookshelf, there was also a guide stone for assisting him to find books. Picking up a random book, a light shone on the guide stone and the book was teleported directly to him. ¡°Although there¡¯s no installed machinery, the function isn¡¯t that bad.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, picked up the book, and started reading on the spot. The book mainly discussed the analysis and application of fire attribute runes. Although it wasn¡¯t as easy to understand as Luo Xiang¡¯s explanation, it was comprehensive and detailed ¨C suitable for a thorough foundation. The other books Bai Qi browsed were the same. Being satisfied, he piled the books together and planned on heading to the History section. The Rune related contents were too numerous and varied, he could certainly not finish in a brief span of time. While the History section was open, he thought he might find information related to the Demon Class. The intelligence on the Power of Death also needs to be looked into. As for these Rune books, he would bring them back for a slow read. Bai Qi pressed the button to go to the History section. The teleportation light enveloped him again, and the books in Bai Qi¡¯s hand disappeared and returned to the bookshelf. ¡°You can¡¯t take them out? How did Lu Qing manage to take them out then?¡± Bai Qi was speechless. They didn¡¯t even allow to take books outside. It was like they expected him to stay here all the time. ¡°Forgetit, I¡¯ll find the Demon Class materials first.¡± In the History section, Bai Qi located all the related books from the Era of Law Emperor and then started to slowly read them. Although it was just one era, the number of related books was not small. Even with Bai Qi¡¯s Four-Stage physique and spirit power, he only managed to get through a third of them, even though he read until his neck was sore. Nonetheless, Bai Qi benefited enormously. ¡°I see, from a certain perspective, the Law Emperor could probably be considered the patriarch of the Mechanical Engineering Department.¡± Bai Qi closed a book that documented the rune puppets of the Era of the Law Emperor with a sigh. If one were to replace the circuitry of the mechanical engineering with rune structures and swapped the energy source with energy stones, the only difference between Mechanical Engineering and the Rune Department would be the intelligence control unit. No, wait a minute. The resist mechanical systems have given birth to Spirit- Controls, which could be categorized as living beings, whereas Rune Puppets, no matter how intelligent they become, remain as mere tools. Even so, the Rune Puppets could truly be considered as the prototype version of mechanical engineering. ¡°But there is still no mention of the Demon Class data.¡± Bai Qi rubbed his temples, having gone through the history of the Law Emperor dozens of times to avoid missing any information, but he didn¡¯t find a single piece of data related to the Demon Class or even evil power. As for the Power of Death, he had come across some records, but they were merely touched upon briefly without detailed documentation. ¡°Let me finish reading the rest first, then ask the teacher or Master Xiang if there¡¯s a chance.¡± Bai Qi put the book in his hand down and casually picked up another one from the side to continue browsing. ¡°Hmm, is it about unsolved incidents from the Era of Law Emperor?¡± After turning two pages, Bai Qi found that this book seemed to record all kinds of bizarre events. ¡®The Truth about Rune Puppets and Original Beasts¡¯ ¡®The Possibility of Law Emperor Being a Reincarnated Deity¡¯ ¡®Is Law Emperor¡¯s Harem Made of Rune Puppets or Real People¡¯ ¡°What the hell are these, the Tower of Knowledge really does collect everything.¡± Bai Qi, holding the book that seemed more like gossip than history in his hand, sighed in silence. Just as he was about to toss it aside, he noticed an entry, and so he kept the book. ¡°In the 36th year of the Law Emperor, two extraterrestrial meteors fell from the sky; where they fell, one half was engulfed in the Green Flame, one half was evaporated by the white light; all of mankind¡¯s Ferocious Beasts disappeared without a trace. Later, the Law Emperor himself took away the two meteors; nothing out of the ordinary has occurred since¡­¡± ¡°Green Flame, white light¡­ Could it be that the two peculiar stones inside the Dual Sky Meeh were obtained from here?¡± Bai Qi noted the time when the Law Emperor found the two meteors, then picked out all the records related to the Law Emperor around that time, especially the appearance time of the Dual Sky Meeh, finally confirming his conjecture. ¡°So, the Demon Class really did come from outer spaces-¡± Bai Qi frowned slightly; as a transmigrator, he was sure that there were other worlds out there. Still, the world he previously lived in was just an ordinary technology world, simply incomparable to the Demon Class. A Demon Class from outer space sounded like big trouble. Since the Demon Class was extraterrestrial, he probably won¡¯t find specific information in the history section. There¡¯s no point staying here anymore. Bai Qi closed the book, returned it to the shelf, and then started searching for books related to death. However, this time, he didn¡¯t find anything. After all, unlike the Demon Class, there wasn¡¯t a specific time frame to follow; the timespan was too ancient. ¡°I¡¯ll ask the teacher the next time I see them; they might know something.¡± Bai Qi stood up, rubbed his slightly aching neck, and planned to go back to studying in the Rune Department. After all, his rune fundamentals were average; it wasn¡¯t bad to take this chance to work on them. Just then, a ray of white light suddenly lit up next to Bai Qi, and Lu Qing appeared next to him. ¡°Bai Qi, the teacher is looking for you.¡± Lu Qing glanced at the messy pile of books next to Bai Qi, furrowed her brows slightly, operated the stone tablet next to them, and the books returned to their original places. ¡°Next time, if you continue to treat books like this, I will suggest to the teacher that your privileges to enter here be revoked.¡± ¡°Ah, okay.¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly at her words. After all, he was under her roof and had to keep his head low. Plus, to a bookworm like Lu Qing, his behavior had indeed been excessive. After all, they wouldn¡¯t care about the fact that these books aren¡¯t so easily damaged. After tidying up all the books, Lu Qing turned and left directly. Bai Qi quickly followed her, saying, ¡°Lu Qing, why does Master Lan want to see me?¡± ¡°You will know when you get there.¡± Lu Qing pushed her glasses and quickened her pace, stepping out of the library. ¡°Indeed, you can¡¯t mess with women who wear glasses¡­¡± Bai Qi shook his head in the face of this situation, but still he quickly caught up. Looking for him at this time could either be related to White Meeh, or the Rune Tier 2 evolution, if not that, then it would be the Spirit-Control Orb matter. Following Lu Qing, Bai Qi quickly arrived at Lan Ke¡¯s office. But when he saw a man and a woman in Lan Ke¡¯s office, his jaw dropped. ¡°Mom, Dad! How are you both here!¡± These two were none other than Bai Qi¡¯s parents who haven¡¯t visited home for a long time due to their research. Weren¡¯t they both research professionals from their company? How did they get here? Could it be the research professional identity was a sham and mom and dad were actually members of the association? With everything so secret and mysterious, could it be that they were actually from a background of big hidden families? Uh, the Bai families in the association seem to be just a few like Professor Bai; could it be that I really am a member of the Bai family? Am I really also the second generation of a legend? Chapter 232 - Chapter 232: Chapter 228: Family Younger Brother Position Chapter 232: Chapter 228: Family Younger Brother Position Translator: 549690339 Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s surprised expression, Madame Bai couldn¡¯t help but laugh. She quickly moved forward, taking a good look at Bai Qi while constantly asking, ¡°My dear son, how have you been? Did you start dating? Why did you put on so much weight? Have you been slacking on your studies?¡­¡± The barrage of questions left Bai Qi in tears of laughter. He gently pushed his mother¡¯s hand away, saying, ¡°Mom, can you take a breath? If you don¡¯t need it I say I need it.¡± Upon hearing this, Luo Zhu rolled her eyes and said, ¡°You brat! It¡¯s only been a few months, and you¡¯ve already learned to be so cheeky.¡± Bai Qi gave a broad grin, replying, ¡°Well, it¡¯s been too long since I last sawyou, mom. A bit of cheekiness is in order.¡± Luo Zhu smiled, patting Bai Qi¡¯s head and then saying nostalgically, ¡°In just a few months, you¡¯ve managed to grow so tall.¡± Bai Qi took her words in, examining himself from top to bottom. It was only then that he realized that he had actually grown much taller than before. I guess it must be due to the feedback from my upgraded pets.¡± Thanks to the Evolution Egg, each time he had managed to maximize his attributes before advancing, his physical health was considerably better than Beast Masters of the same rank. But as for him growing taller, he had genuinely not noticed. ¡°That¡¯s true, after Beast Masters level up, their physical health does indeed improve accordingly.¡± Luo Zhu nodded, saying, ¡°I heard from Ke that you¡¯ve already advanced to the fourth stage? You¡¯ve made me proud, my handsome son!¡± ¡°Ke?¡± On hearing the name, Bai Qi instinctively looked towards Lan Ke. In this office, it seemed that Lan Ke was the only one with ¡®Ke¡¯ in his name right? His mom even knows Master Lan? With thoughts of these connections in mind, Bai Qi became more certain than ever of his second-generation status, and his mind had already begun to conceive of what hush-money he had to extract from his dad and mom. Hmm, even someone as legendary as him calls him Ke, asking for a piece or two of Mythical Level resources wouldn¡¯t be too much, right? ¡°Bai Qi, be mindful of your manners.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s attitude, Bai Yan frowned, saying, ¡°You are now under the jurisdiction of the Association. You should at least call him Master Lan.¡± ¡°I apologize, Master Lan.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately conceded defeat. Both his parents were researchers, but their characters were as different as night and day. His mother wasn t exactly strict, but you could say she was rather tough. Noticing this, Lan Ke lightly smiled, saying, ¡°Bai Yan, you are still as strict as ever. Bai Qi is not like you at all.¡± ¡°Exactly, my intelligent son must have taken after me. If he were to take after Bai Yan, he would definitely be a blockhead as well,¡± Luo Zhu said, proudly lifting her chin. Bai Yan was about to retort, but when he met Luo Zhu¡¯s gaze, he held back his words. Family dynamics, as they say. ¡®By the way, mom, what are you guys doing here? Aren¡¯t you researchers from our family corporation? When did you join the Association?¡± Luo Zhu shook her head, replying, ¡°We didn¡¯t join the Association. Our corporation has a partnership with the Association so we came for some fieldwork and decided to check up on old friends.¡± While saying this, Luo Zhu pointed at Lan Ke, saying, ¡°Back in school, we were known as the best of friends. Lan Ke went on to become a legend while I became a researcher. Since then, we¡¯ve rarely seen each other.¡± Bai Qi realized then. Turns out his own mother had these kinds of connections and judging by their current interaction, the two of them seemed to have a fairly good relationship? ¡°So, mom and dad, how long are you guys going to stay here?¡± Bai Yan replied, ¡°We¡¯re just here to acquire some materials. As soon as we confirm the information is correct, we¡¯ll leave. It was Master Lan who said you were in the Tower of Knowledge, so we had you summoned.¡± So, if he wasn¡¯t here, they didn¡¯t plan on calling him over? A true father indeed! Son, don¡¯t listen to your father. It will take several days to extract the Ancient Biological Embryo. We¡¯re not leaving anytime soon,¡± Luo Zhu shot Bai Yan a stern glare, then looked at Bai Qi tenderly, saying, ¡°It¡¯s been a while since I last had the chance to spend time with my adorable son. I don¡¯t plan on leaving just yet. Bai Yan, you can go back if you want.¡± Bai Yan opened his mouth to say something but ended up just sighing in resignation. Bai Qi responded with a sympathetic look, then obediently moved closer to Luo Zhu, saying, ¡°Sounds good, let me show you my Four-head Pets. Oh, I also befriended a Legendary Giant Dragon.¡± ¡°Legendary Giant Dragon?!¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Luo Zhu¡¯s eyes shone with an unusual light, and she asked, ¡°What attribute does the dragon have? How long has it lived? Son, are you familiar with it? Can we get some of its bodily tissues? We don¡¯ t require much, just a bit of blood, skin, scales, flesh, and innards.¡± Seeing his mother instantly switched into work mode, Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched slightly. I can understand scales, but she wants flesh and innards too? It seems like mom, from dissecting frogs in the lab, has become interested in dissecting dragons? He suddenly regretted mentioning Nicholas¡­ ¡°Luo Zhu, it¡¯s a legendary creature, not a test subject from your lab. You can put that thought out of your mind.¡± Lan Ke seemed to have a headache dealing with Luo Zhu¡¯s approach, saying, It s good that Bai Qi doesn¡¯t have to participate in the training for a while, so just let Bai Qi show you and Bai Yan around the headquarters. I still have to oversee the analysis of the White Meeh so I won¡¯t be accompanying you.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Hearing Lan Ke¡¯s words, Luo Zhu sighed in disappointment. Bai Yan finally seized his chance to speak, smoothening out his face to say, ¡°No training? Could it be that you performed poorly, Bai Qi, and got kicked out of the training camp?¡± ¡°Uh, dad, could you have a little faith in your son?¡± Bai Qi looked at Bai Yan speechlessly, replying, ¡°I am now a member of the analysis team. The head of the Association made a special exception for me, exempting me from the training.¡± ¡°The analysis team? You?¡± Bai Yan looked at Bai Qi somewhat surprised, seemingly unable to connect Bai Qi to what had just been shared. ¡°The two of you, as parents you¡¯re really slacking off,¡± he said. Lan Ke displayed a rare helpless expression and said, ¡°Bai Qi has already obtained ownership of a Rune¡¯s core patent, and has further developments in this regard. I sent out the patent application this morning, so we should receive an answer soon.¡± ¡°Moreover, unexpectedly, Bai Qi should soon hold a mechanical engineering core patent.¡± Bai Yan: ¡°¡­¡± Luo Zhu: After a long time, Bai Yan and Luo Zhu finally regained their composure and looked at Bai Qi with complexity in their eyes. Although they never failed Bai Qi financially, they did indeed lack in concern for him. Bai Qi had been quite independent since childhood, thus he never gave them much to worry about. However, they absolutely did not think that their son could have accomplished so much in just a few months. ¡°He is indeed my son, born for research!¡± Luo Zhu smacked Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder hard, then turned to Lan Ke, saying, ¡°Ke, why don¡¯t you let Bai Qi join the Tower of Knowledge? Don¡¯t waste such great talent.¡± Lan Ke chuckled, ¡°That¡¯s not up to me, it¡¯s up to Bai Qi. There are many Tower Masters in the Six Tower who have taken a liking to Bai Qi. It¡¯s not my turn yet.¡± At these words, Bai Yan was stunned, suddenly finding his son Bai Qi somewhat unfamiliar. A sense of guilt involuntarily rose in his heart. Bai Qi, where¡¯s your dorm? Can you share your recent experiences with us?¡± Hearing Bai Yan speak, Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll take you to my secret spot. My dorm is a bit far from here.¡± ¡°A secret spot?¡± Bai Yan and Luo Zhu looked at each other, but thinking of Lan Ke¡¯s mention of Bai Qi¡¯s achievements, they were not surprised. Let s not rush. Let¡¯s go see your dorm first.¡± Luo Zhu declined the proposal to head straight to the secret spot and planned to leave with Bai Qi. ¡°Wait.¡± Lan Ke stopped them, then turned to Lu Qing and said, ¡°Qing¡¯er, can you take them to the housing area and arrange accommodations?¡± ¡°Sure, teacher.¡± Lu Qing nodded silently, not refusing. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, elder brother, Luo Zhu, I can¡¯t be away for too long, so I won¡¯t accompany you,¡± said Lan Ke apologetically to Bai Yan and Luo Zhu. Bai Yan shook his head and said, ¡°Business comes first, we will be fine with Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Ke, you go ahead. We can handle it ourselves.¡± Luo Zhu waved her hand and walked to Lu Qing, saying, ¡°So you¡¯re that disciple Ke always talks about. You¡¯re truly a beauty.¡± ¡°Madam, you¡¯re the real beauty. I can¡¯t match up.¡± To Bai Qi¡¯s astonishment, Lu Qing didn¡¯t respond sarcastically as usual. Instead, she flattered Luo Zhu smoothly, immediately making Luo Zhu laugh heartily. The two of them disregarded Bai Qi and Bai Yan, and they walked out hand in hand like bosom friends. ¡°Hey, dad, do you think mom¡¯s been fooled by her charm?¡± asked Bai Qi, watching Lu Qing and hanging around Bai Yan. Bai Yan, with a twitch of his lips, said, ¡°Set your mind at ease. So far no one¡¯s been able to trick your mother. Let¡¯s hope she doesn¡¯t end up tricking others.¡± Well, that¡¯s a relief,¡± sighed Bai Qi. However, Bai Yan¡¯s next words had him worried again. ¡°But knowing your mother, it¡¯s quite possible she¡¯s taken a fancy to Lu Qing.¡± ¡°What? Does mom play for that team?!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t think too much at your young age. Your mother might want Lu Qing to be her daughter-in-law.¡± Lu Qing? Daughter-in-law? Sheesh, it did seem like something his mother would do. Bai Qi: ¡°Dad, is it too late to dissociate myself from you guys?¡± Bai Yan: ¡°Are you asking for a beating again?¡± ¡°Forget I said anything.¡± Bai Qi sighed at the sight of the two chatty women in front and quickly changed the subject. ¡°Dad, mom said you came to retrieve some ancient biological embryo? Who exactly are you working for?¡± Bai Yan shook his head saying, ¡°Business secret, no comments.¡± Bai Qi: ¡°Not even for your own son?¡± Bai Yan: ¡°Aren¡¯t you the one who wanted to dissociate?¡± Bai Qi: ¡°My bad.¡± Chapter 233 - Chapter 233: Chapter 229: Gene Problem? Chapter 233: Chapter 229: Gene Problem? Translator: 549690339 ¡°Aunt Luo, this is your room.¡± Lu Qing pointed to the luxurious suite in front of her and smiled, ¡°I need to go to my teacher¡¯s place. I¡¯ll come back to chat with you, Aunt Luo, later.¡± ¡°Okay, go ahead, Qing¡¯er.¡± With a smile spread across her face, Luo Zhu looked at Lu Qing as if she were her own daughter-in-law. Upon seeing this, Bai Qi felt a thump in his chest. After Lu Qing left, he rushed to Luo Zhu and said, ¡°Mom, you can¡¯t have any dangerous ideas.¡± Luo Zhu rolled her eyes and said, ¡°Do you think your mom is a fool? If you were as dumb as your father, I might really have some ideas, but looking at you now, forgetit.¡± Good, in case mom really goes off the deep end and tries to set them up, he wouldn¡¯t be able to face Lu Qing anymore. ¡°Okay, enough teasing, go check out your dorm. It¡¯s an excellent time to tell me what you¡¯ve been up to lately.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Bai Qi, along with Bai Yan and Luo Zhu, returned to his dorm. After a brief tour, Bai Qi took the two of them into his personal secret realm. Even though they weren¡¯t Beast Masters, as high-end researchers, they had been in other people¡¯s secret realms before. But when they saw the futuristic base in front of them, they were both astonished. ¡°Son, did you build this base?¡± Bai Yan asked somewhat uncertainly. ¡°Of course not.¡± Bai Qi shook his head and summoned his four pets and six sword servants. ¡°Schuck did the blueprint design while the Six Sword Servants executed the construction. At most, I was a supervisor.¡± Bai Yan: ¡± ¡± Looking at the ten different creatures in front of her, Luo Zhu commented, ¡°Son, you¡¯ve truly surprised your mom and dad.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay, I got a little luckier than most.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, then began introducing the creatures to Bai Yan and Luo Zhu. ¡°This is Alpha, my first pet. It¡¯s a speed mutant. It started as a skeleton soldier and is now the king-class creature, the Death Sword Monarch.¡± Bai Qi pointed to Alpha and six sword servants behind it, ¡°As for these six, they consider Alpha their overlord, but they¡¯re just high-grade Elites.¡± ¡°A servant-class skeleton soldier was raised to king-class?¡± Bai Yan and Luo Zhu exchanged glances, their eyes filled with an equal measure of fanaticism. They had heard about Bai Qi¡¯s ¡®Breaking the Void¡¯ talent from Lan Ke. It was a special and specific ability that offered little assistance to pet training and combat itself. Yet, Bai Qi had managed to raise a skeleton soldier to the rank of king. Disregarding Bai Qi¡¯s personal factors, maybe this particular pet had a unique characteristic that allowed it to progress rapidly? It was definitely worth looking into. Unaware of his parents¡¯ unusual reaction, Bai Qi moved on to introduce Schuck Beta. ¡°Schuck Beta was originally an Ice Wolf with a spirit mutation. It¡¯s now a Lord-level creature, the War Lord, thanks to a fortuitous encounter where it merged with something mechanical.¡± Bai Qi pointed to Schuck Beta¡¯s two heads, ¡°This creature, however, has a split personality. It has two consciousnesses.¡± ¡°Two consciousnesses?¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Luo Zhu couldn¡¯t suppress her research impulse any longer. She grabbed the two heads of the Husky and began examining them closely. ¡°Although I¡¯ve heard that super energy pets might split into different consciousness when their mental power reaches a certain bottleneck, this is the first time I¡¯ve seen one alive.¡± Luo Zhu¡¯s eyes glistened as she kept analyzing Beta¡¯s head. Bai Yan also leaned in, ¡°The consciousness split isn¡¯t that special, but the potential research value of this mechanical skull being perfectly integrated with flesh is greater. It¡¯s a shame we don¡¯t have tools here. Otherwise, we could take a sample.¡± ¡°Exactly, if we can base our research on how metal and flesh can coexist, and investigate metallic cells, maybe mechanical prosthetics could do more than just facilitate movement.¡± ¡°And then that one over there¡­¡± Aowoo!!! (Can I run away, human?!) Upon hearing Bai Yan and Luo Zhu¡¯s increasingly terrifying conversation, sturdy as Beta was, it couldn¡¯t handle it anymore. If Bai Qi weren¡¯t there, it would¡¯ve run away straightaway. ¡°Notallowed, mom and dad are just joking.¡± Bai Qi promptly intervened at the mention of experimentation. Meanwhile, Beta wore a disheartened expression. Aowoo¡­ (But I feel like¡­ they¡¯re not joking¡­) ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve already put away all the lab equipment.¡± With a red flash in Schuck¡¯s eyes, all rooms related to research in the base were sealed. Only then did Beta calm down. Finally, they understood where Bai Qi got his odd ideas from ¨C it was definitely inherited! Luckily, Bai Qi also noticed that his mom and dad¡¯s conversation was veering off track, so he quickly interjected: ¡°Ahem, Mom, Dad, how about we discuss dissection another time, let me first finish introducing my two remaining pets?¡± At Bai Qi¡¯s words, Bai Yan and Luo Zhu realized that they had gotten engrossed in their conversation and forgot about their son. They reluctantly released the husky, gave an embarrassed smile to Bai Qi, and said, ¡°Continue son, continue.¡± Bai Qi paused for a moment, walked up to Gamma, and said, ¡°Gamma, a prototype of Slime Monster, a physical mutant, has evolved to a Lord-level Undying King.¡± ¡°Wait a minute, why are all three of your pets mutants?¡± Unable to contain his curiosity, Bai Yan asked before Bai Qi could answer, but Luo Zhu immediately cut him off. ¡°So what if my son is lucky? Why are you talking so much? Let my son explain!¡± Luo Zhu gave Bai Yan an angry stare, then immediately switched to a smiling expression, saying, ¡°But I¡¯m rather curious too. Son, where did you find all these mutants?¡± Bai Qi tilted his head and thought for a moment before saying, ¡°Perhaps, it¡¯s just pure luck?¡± Alpha came on its own, and even activated his Golden Finger. Husky, he had known even before Alpha, was also given to him by Zhuge Chen. As for Gamma, it was a buy-one-get-one-free deal. In simple terms, it was all luck. ¡°Fine.¡± Bai Yan and Luo Zhu exchanged glances but didn¡¯t probe further. Instead, they directed their attention to Delta, Bai Qi¡¯s last pet. ¡°What about this Ancestral Beast? Is it a mutant too?¡± Bai Qi shook his head, saying, ¡°No, Delta is a regular Ancestral Beast.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Yan slightly nodded. If all Bai Qi¡¯s pets were mutants, it would indeed be too much. ¡°But son, why haven¡¯t you arranged for your Ancestral Beast to undergo evolution? Do you still need time to decide?¡± Bai Qi shook his head again and explained Delta¡¯s situation in detail to Bai Yan and Luo Zhu. ¡°Unable to maintain its evolved form?¡± There was a sharp light in Bai Yan¡¯s eyes. He said, ¡°The gene of the Ancestral Beast is quite special. It has basically retained the state from the ancient times, which is why the Federation chose this name because it could be the ancestor of many pets.¡± ¡°But usually, after being stimulated by strong external energy, the Ancestral Beast¡¯s genetic sequence would make corresponding changes. It should not degenerate.¡± Luo Zhu also looked puzzled and said, ¡°There are generally three reasons for the degeneration. First, the body is seriously injured and the body instinctively degenerates to relieve the injury; second, there are problems with the contract causing soul damage. Unable to maintain its current abilities, it will choose to degenerate on its own.¡± ¡°If your Ancestral Beast was in this situation before the contract and remains so even after the contract, it should be the third situation: inherent genetic problems.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi was taken aback, ¡°A genetic problem? But as Delta¡¯s basic data improves, the time to maintain evolution is noticeably longer. Shouldn¡¯t it be this aspect?¡± Luo Zhu shook her head and said, ¡°Basic data is just external. Like a leaky bucket, the larger the bucket, the longer it takes to empty, but the final result is the same.¡± ¡°So, is Delta unable to continue evolving?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi was a bit disappointed. It took a lot of effort to get the Space Crystal Stone, which could awaken Delta¡¯s skills. Now, it was said that Delta was doomed to be unable to evolve, which was a blow to both Bai Qi and Delta. ¡°No, as long as we can find the root cause.¡± Bai Yan shook his head and said, ¡°Delta¡¯s evolution gene is unstable. It is either because its own gene sequence is too weak to maintain a stronger gene sequence, or it¡¯s too strong, and a regular gene sequence simply cannot change it.¡± You just said that even without evolution, Delta can retain some space attributes, right?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Yes, my teacher gave some Space Crystal Fragments. After Delta absorbed them, its attacks gained space attributes.¡± After thinking for a moment, Bai Yan said, ¡°If I¡¯m not guessing wrong, the gene sequence of your Ancestral Beast should be too strong. After each evolution, it quickly goes back to its original state. And you mentioned that the prolonging of the maintenance time due to the energy value increase, it may just forcefully slow down the restoration of the gene sequence.¡± Listening to Bai Yan¡¯s explanation, Bai Qi and Delta felt as if alight bulb went off in their heads. It turns out that Delta wasn¡¯t too weak, but too strong all along. Well, in that case, they need to continue working hard to find an evolved form that can break through Delta¡¯s gene sequence. ¡°But all of this is just Dad¡¯s speculation. If you can, I hope you could bring Delta to my laboratory for a comprehensive examination.¡± Bai Yan gently patted Delta¡¯s head, a glimmer of curiosity in his eyes. Luo Zhu also mirrored the same expression. ¡°Well, let¡¯s hold off on that for now. If I understand correctly, I just need to find an evolution form that can break Delta¡¯s gene sequence, right? That gives me a rough direction.¡± Even though his parents were unlikely to dissect Delta, there was still a chance that someone else might want to. Bai Qi didn¡¯t want to take that risk. Now that he understood the issue with Delta¡¯s degeneration, the problem should be easy to solve. But his parents were making sense. He should buy a complete set of gene testing equipment and conduct a test on Delta when he gets a chance. He¡¯s not short on money anyway ¨C Chapter 234 - Chapter 234: Chapter 230: Reviving the Ancient Species Chapter 234: Chapter 230: Reviving the Ancient Species Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi increasingly felt the need to get a set of genetic equipment, no, preferably a complete set of biochemical apparatus. Not just for the research of Gamma¡¯s evolution plan, Husky¡¯s mechanical and fleshy fusion had also been idle for quite a while, so they could take this opportunity to research it as well. Oh right, also the rune evolution plan for fleshy lives, they could research that too. Yeah, that was the plan. Bai Qi raised his head and simply told Bai Yan and Luo Zhu his ideas. ¡°You want to buy a complete set of biochemical research equipment?¡± Luo Zhu looked at Bai Qi with some surprise, saying, ¡°Not to dampen your enthusiasm son, but the whole set, even if it¡¯s not the top-of-the-line, would still cost hundreds of millions of Federal Coins. Although your father and I have some savings, it won¡¯t be enough.¡± Bai Yan nodded, saying, ¡°Right, although your father has some connections and could get some discounts, at most we¡¯ll only be able to buy a basic gene analyzer, which isn¡¯t very useful.¡± ¡°I think, son, you better go to your parents¡¯ lab. Your father is a person-in- charge now, they won¡¯t let your pet beast be used for dissection by others.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi smacked his lips, saying, ¡°May I say that I¡¯m actually afraid you two will dissect Delta?¡± Hearing this, Luo Zhu¡¯s face showed anger, saying, ¡°What kind of son doesn¡¯t trust his parents? Your mother might only collect some sample tissues¡­¡± Luo Zhu¡¯s voice gradually trailed off and eventually she stopped talking. Quite obviously, she didn¡¯t believe her own words. ¡°I can handle the money. I still have some savings.¡± Bai Qi took out a Federation Card and handed it to Luo Zhu, saying, ¡°I have been spending quite a lot lately and only have a billion left. If it¡¯s not enough, can you two help me out? I¡¯ll pay you back later.¡± Bai Yan: ¡°¡­¡± Luo Zhu: ¡°¡­¡± Luo Zhu dumbfoundedly accepted the Federation Card. After seeing a row of zeros on the card, it took her a long time to react. ¡°Son, is the Rune Evolution patent really yours?¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t you two watch the news? Wasn¡¯t it made clear at the press conference? Even if you didn¡¯t see that, Master Lan just mentioned it.¡± A hint of an apology appeared on Bai Yan¡¯s face, saying, ¡°We were working on a big research project, and the secrecy ordinance does not allow us to communicate with the outside world.¡± Alright, it was the secrecy ordinance again. ¡°Son, let¡¯s not talk about the equipment for now, first tell us about your recent experiences,¡± Luo Zhu seeing this intervened, Bai Qi did not hesitate, led the two of them to the lounge, served a pile of tonics and then began recounting his adventures. ¡°¡­Finally, I helped the Thirteenth Bureau get the Dual Sky Meeh, both sides got one each, after that, I just came back.¡± Bai Qi succinctly told both of them about his experiences since his talent awakening. Most of the unimportant things were basically skipped. Still, Bai Yan and Luo Zhu felt overwhelmed and took a while to digest everything. ¡°Simply put, son, you¡¯ve sequentially entered the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm and Law Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm in this period, incidentally becoming Bai Chuanqi¡¯s disciple, and also researched two core patents in your spare time?¡± In the end, it was Bai Yan who summarized Bai Qi¡¯s main experiences during this time. ¡°Um, it¡¯s pretty much that,¡± said Bai Qi. ¡°But the income from the core patents is not yet fully stabilized. It should be all good after the unveiling of the Rune Tier 2 Evolution, I just didn¡¯t expect that Master Lan would move so fast. I was planning to perfect the Spirit Power Storage Device first.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s somewhat regretful demeanor, Luo Zhu and Bai Yan looked at each other. They say that children surpass their parents, but their own son seemed to have not only surpassed them, but also traversed realms! The two of them remained silent for a long time and finally, they silently accepted Bai Qi¡¯s Federation Card, saying, ¡°I¡¯ll contact you as soon as the equipment is in place. However, Biochemistry is also a big topic. Since you haven¡¯t dealt with it before, it would be better if we could help you study it when both of us are free.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Not using the two experts in his family would indeed be foolish. If nothing else worked, he could always have them tutor him. ¡°By the way, what was that about the Ancient Biological Embryo, mom mentioned earlier? Was it also found in the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm?¡± The only time he encountered an ancient species was in the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm. Now that his parents came to the association for a handover, the probabilities seemed quite high. Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s query, Bai Yan¡¯s lips immediately tightened, while Luo Zhu nodded without concern, saying, ¡°Yes, the association found it and asked us to research it.¡± ¡°Zhu, you¡¯re violating the secrecy ordinance,¡± Bai Yan frowned slightly, clearly dissatisfied with Luo Zhu¡¯s behavior. ¡°What¡¯s there to fear, he is our son. Besides, this is his realm, there are no surveillance or recording devices here.¡± Er¡­? (Schuck, did you record that?) Schuck, ¡°What do you think¡­¡± Seeing Schuck¡¯s reaction, Bai Yan didn¡¯t argue anymore. He could only grab the juice in front of him and start drinking, while Luo Zhu continued to explain to Bai Qi, ¡°There was a living Ancient Species at the Association before, but these Ancient Species seem to be unable to adapt to the current external environment, they all died as soon as they left the Secret Realm.¡± ¡°Fortunately, the Ancient people¡¯s preserved embryos were fairly intact, and the complete genes of the Ancient Species were also extracted from some fossils, leaving us a path to revival.¡± ¡°Revive the Ancient Species?¡± Upon hearing his mother¡¯s words, Bai Qi was somewhat shocked. To this day, countless pet beasts had evolved and been eliminated. There had even been several extinctions of pet beasts in the Federation¡¯s history. But these events were not publicised because the reasons were somewhat laughable. After all, it was hardly credible that a species could be eaten into extinction. And now, his parents wanted to revive an Ancient Species? Were they planning on opening a Jurassic Park? Oh no, it should be called the Original Era Park here? ¡°Yes, our consortium has always been committed to researching the ancient genes hidden in the bloodline of pet beasts and finding scientific solutions to resurrect mythical creatures. Reviving the Ancient Species is just a milestone task.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just that we hadn¡¯t found a suitable embryonic carrier before. Now that we¡¯ve found intact embryos, naturally, we can¡¯t let it slip.¡± Luo Zhu nodded and said, ¡°It¡¯s a pity that you chose Mechanical Engineering. With your smart brain, you might have already found a way to resurrect them by now.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head and said, ¡°Mom, you have too much faith in me. If you ask me to fix two machines, I might be able to do it. But researching gene resurrection of Ancient Species¡­¡± Bai Qi was interrupted by a sudden thought. He turned to look at Delta, who had already started training for a new day, and asked, ¡°Mom and Dad, what would happen if we put an Ancient Species¡¯ genes into an Ancestral Beast?¡± Bai Yan was taken aback upon hearing this and immediately shook his head, saying, ¡°We¡¯ve tried Ancestral Beasts, and they can¡¯t carry the genes of an Ancient Species. After all, the fact Ancestral Beasts can still survive until now, their gene strength can¡¯t¡­¡± ¡°Gene strength?!¡± Bai Yan abruptly stopped speaking and looked at Delta outside the window. Luo Zhu also reacted and said, ¡°The genes of an Ancient Species are generally stronger than those of current creatures, so it¡¯s hard to find a suitable embryonic carrier. So, what if we did the opposite and weakened the genes of the Ancient Species first?¡± ¡°It¡¯s embarrassing that we hadn¡¯t thought of such a simple method.¡± Realizing they had overlooked such an uncomplicated strategy, Bai Yan laughed at himself. Luo Zhu¡¯s gaze on Bai Qi, however, became even more approving. ¡°As expected of my brilliant son, who solved a tough problem in minutes. Why don¡¯t you change your major? Switch to biology. With your parents¡¯ help, you¡¯ll catchup quickly.¡± Bai Qi helplessly sighed and said, ¡°Mom, spare me. I¡¯m already studying mechanical and rune engineering. If I start studying biology too, your son will keel over.¡± ¡°True, you¡¯ve already achieved a lot in these two fields. There¡¯s no need to divide your attention.¡± Seeming somewhat regretful, Luo Zhu nodded and didn¡¯t insist anymore. ¡± But I think what you were talking about sounds fun. Can you take me to see these Ancient Species genes and stuff?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head and said, ¡°I haven¡¯t tried to make Delta evolve into an Ancient Species yet. That could be an interesting route to explore.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Bai Yan was silent for a moment, looked at Delta again, then finally nodded, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s see if an Ancestral Beast can really carry the genes of an Ancient Species.¡± ¡°Great!¡± Upon hearing his dad agree with his idea, Bai Qi was both surprised and excited. The Ancient Species¡­ just look at that saber-toothed tiger. Even with it being malnourished and limited by a slave contract, it still showed such power. If Delta could evolve into a similar form, it would be a big gain. At worst, even if it de-evolved back, the data the Ancient Species could provide should still be more than that from other creatures. Even just accelerating Delta¡¯s basic data accumulation would be good. Agreeing instantly, the three of them immediately left the Secret Realm with Delta and headed straight for the Moon Night Tower. Although the Ancient embryos were well-preserved, they were, after all, no longer in their original Secret Realm. To avoid issues like those the Ancient Species had, the Association had transported all the embryos to the Moon Night Tower for protection. In short, embryo preservation. After a series of checks, Bai Qi finally arrived at the place where the Ancient Species embryos were being stored. At the same time, he also ran into some familiar faces. ¡°Uncle Chun, Feng Ye? What are you guys doing here?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat surprised to see Feng Ye carefully moving a pile of fossils. ¡°Bai Qi?¡± Feng Ye was also somewhat taken aback. Chun Yushui, who was standing next to him, chuckled after a glance at Bai Yan and Luo Zhu beside Bai Qi, ¡°I was wondering why Bai Qi looked familiar, turns out it¡¯s Xiao Bai¡¯s kid!¡± Xiao Bai? Bai Qi was startled and couldn¡¯t help but look at Bai Yan, who had a slight twitch in the corner of his eye, suddenly trying to hold back a laugh. My dad¡¯s nickname is Xiao Bai? I gotta laugh for a bit¡­ Chapter 235 - Chapter 235: Chapter 231: Heading Towards the Ancient Species! Chapter 235: Chapter 231: Heading Towards the Ancient Species! Translator: 549690339 , Seeing Bai Qi trying not to laugh, Bai Yan also felt somewhat helpless and forced a smile, ¡°Teacher Chun, you still like to joke as much as ever.¡± Chun Yushui chuckled, ¡°When you were a student, you were quite clueless. Yet you raised such a clever son ¨C all I can say is that Luo Zhu¡¯s genes are powerful.¡± Ahem¡­ Teacher Chun, let¡¯s discuss serious matters.¡± Bai Yan gave a small cough to change the topic, and Bai Qi curiously asked, ¡°Uncle Chun, you were my father¡¯s teacher?¡± Chun Yushui nodded, ¡°Sort of, I taught at the university for a year or two but then I quit.¡± ¡°Why did you quit a decent job?¡± Bai Qi smelled gossip brewing and became increasingly curious. ¡°Nothing much, I drank too much, skipped too many classes, so I simply didn¡¯t go anymore.¡± Chun Yushui took another swig from a bottle of wine, his face full of satisfaction, ¡°The club is much more comfortable, without all those annoying rules.¡± ¡ã Quit because of drinking too much and forgetting to attend classes? Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched slightly. Despite the short time he had known Chun Yushui, this did seem like something Chun Yushui would do. ¡°Teacher Chun, how are the embryos and the genes of the ancient species preserved?¡± Luo Zhu rushed straight to the point, asking about the ancient species embryos right away. Chun Yushui gestured towards Feng Ye, who was in the process of handling fossils, ¡°The embryos were preserved by Moon Night Tower. As for the genes, there you go, the last batch of fossils are right here. If anything gets damaged¡¯ just talk to him.¡± ¡¯ Upon hearing this, Feng Ye stiffened and nearly dropped the fossil in his hands, ¡®Master Chun, are you selling out your own brother?¡± Chun Yushui shrugged his shoulders, took another sip from his bottle of wine and chose not to reply. Feng Ye could only accept his fate. He utilized an Earth Elemental to continue moving the fossils, but he was even more cautious. Having run around with Chun Yushui for so long, he knew very well that if he really did damage these fossils, Chun Yushui was fully capable of making him take the fall. Of course, he would also help him bounce back afterwards and compensate him extravagantly. Chun Yushui sized up Bai Qi, who was curiously examining the fossils, and asked, ¡°Speaking of which, Xiao Bai, Xiao Zhu, did you bring Bai Qi here because you plan to introduce him to the field of biology?¡± Bai Yan shook his head, ¡°Bai Qi is already involved in too many fields. It¡¯s not suitable to distract him further. He just had a thought, so we brought him along to corroborate.¡± ¡°Oh, you should really give it a try then. I¡¯ve seen how this kid thinks.¡± Chun 1 Yushui¡¯s eyes lit up at Bai Yan¡¯s words, showing his absolute confidence in Bai Qi, while Feng Ye also displayed interest, ¡°Bai Qi, what are you working As Bai Qi was about to reply, Feng Ye was kicked away by Chun Yushui. ¡°Go back to work. I¡¯m waiting to finish the handover and have a proper drink.¡± Chun Yushui swished his empty bottle with a displeased face. Feng Ye reluctantly ran back to work. Bad luck! If not for the generous compensation, could he handle this? Alright, we¡¯ll take Bai Qi to visit the cultivation room first, and Teacher Chun please feel free.¡± Anxious to experiment with the compatibility issue of the Ancestral Beasts and the ancient species, Bai Yan didn¡¯t feel like chatting further with Chun Yushui. Chun Yushui, having finished his wine, seemed somewhat listless and waved them off before going to urge Feng Ye back to work. As Bai Qi watched Feng Ye, who looked rather pitiful, he offered a sympathetic gaze, then followed Bai Yan and Luo Zhu towards the cultivation room. Compared to Chun Yushui, Old Qin seemed like a benevolent leader. Once the trio reached the cultivation room, they saw several people dressed in Moon Night Tower uniforms busily transferring sealed metal boxes. Those who liaised with them were researchers dressed in white lab coats. The logo on their chests, a black and white bear, was faintly visible. ¡°Dad, Mum, are you researchers for the Jiuli Group?¡± Bai Qi recognized the logo of the Jiuli Group at a glance. Bai Yan, seeing no reason to hide it anymore, replied, ¡°Yes, your mother and I have been working for the Jiuli Group for years. Our research involves patents, so we never mentioned it to you.¡± Fulfilling his puzzlement, Bai Qi thought, no wonder his parents never mentioned their work ¨C it was because it involved patents. Alright, stop pretending in front of our son. You¡¯ve been researching for so long without producing any core patents, and our son already has two.¡± Luo Zhu bluntly criticized Bai Yan. Bai Yan showed a bitter smile, without any power to refute. Well, there wasn¡¯t any point in denying it ¨C after all, Bai Qi¡¯s core patents were indeed very impressive. ¡°Let¡¯s go. The labs here at Moon Night Tower are just as good as those at headquarters. Let¡¯s go there for our research.¡± Luo Zhu grabbed Bai Qi and headed straight for the research lab. Along the way, the researchers of the Jiuli Group respectfully nodded their heads to Luo Zhu, clearly indicating her status. Upon entering the lab, Bai Qi saw a row of fossil eggs neatly lined up on a machine similar to an incubator. As soft light was projected from above the machine, a screen nearby clearly displayed the fossils¡¯ conditions. ¡®These machines stabilize the activity of the embryos. Considering you will likely be venturing frequently into secret realms in the future, you might consider getting one.¡± Bai Qi nodded. If the revival technology of the Jiuli Group for ancient species could indeed be implemented, he would need to keep an eye out for fossils in future secret realms. Even if he didn¡¯t revive them himself, selling them to the Jiuli Group would be very profitable. Of course, the precondition was that these fossils hadn¡¯t deactivated. ¡°Leader Bai, Leader Luo.¡± Upon seeing the three of them, a researcher from the Jiuli Group approached saying, ¡°The stabilization and transfer of the embryo will take a few more days. Leaders, you don¡¯t have to keep coming over. Consider it a vacation.¡± Bai Yan smiled and said, ¡°Forget about vacation, we finally found the embryo fossils. We should at least wait until the research is completed.¡± ¡°Leader Bai, you really are¡­¡± The researcher sighed helplessly and didn¡¯t say anything more. In the entire Jiuli Group, if anyone spoke of dedication, Bai Yan and his wife ranked second, with nobody daring to claim the first place. If these two offered to take a break one day, it would actually feel strange. ¡°By the way, who is this?¡± The researcher quickly noticed Bai Qi and, seeing his facial resemblance to the two, asked, ¡°Who is this?¡± ¡°My son. He is currently undergoing training at the association, so we brought him here to have a look,11 Blanc replied. Luo Zhu said, ¡°By the way, do we have any unpackaged genetic tissue and empty laboratories? We have some ideas we want to try.¡± ¡°Yes, genetics tissue has just been extracted from a damaged fossil egg and hasn¡¯t been packaged yet.¡± The researcher picked up a metal box from the side, pointed at a laboratory not far away, and said, ¡°That laboratory over there is temporarily vacant. Leaders you can use that one first.¡± ¡°Ok.¡± Luo Zhu nodded, then took the box from the researcher and headed straight for the lab. Bai Yan and Bai Qi also quickly followed her without hesitation. Watching the departing figures of the three, the researcher who wanted to help shrugged helplessly. This kind of work pace could only be maintained by such a couple. But this time they probably wanted to show their son, so it was not a pity if they couldn¡¯t participate. Speaking of which, it seemed that the association had produced a freak named Bai recently. Could it be their son? The three walked into the lab and changed into lab uniforms. Luo Zhu then opened the metal box to reveal a slender bone. ¡°Had it begun to hatch when it was preserved? No wonder it became deactivated.¡± Bai Yan looked at the bone in Luo Zhu¡¯s hand with some regret and said, ¡°Judging by its appearance, it should be the spinal bone of a pterosaur. Maybe we can extract some useful genes.¡± ¡°Perfect. The strength of this failed hatching gene is moderate, which makes it the best experimental material.¡± Luo Zhu was very satisfied with these materials. Turning to Bai Qi, she said, ¡°Son, why don¡¯t we try extracting some tissue from your Ancestral Beast to cultivate it?¡± Bai Qi shook his head and replied, ¡°No need, let¡¯s let Delta try it.¡± Genetic matters couldn¡¯t trigger evolution like other elements using energy. But Bai Qi still wanted to give it a try. If they could evolve directly, the effect would be much more vivid than tissue culture. ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Yan and Luo Zhu looked at each other, watching as Bai Qi summoned Delta after placing the bone on Delta, they chose to respect their son¡¯s opinions. But they didn¡¯t seem very hopeful. Genes could be considered the deepest parts of a creature. Stimulating effects just by external contact was highly unrealistic. Bai Qi was still a novice in the biological field and didn¡¯t fully understand this yet. ¡°It seems it¡¯s not working.¡± Indeed, as expected by Bai Yan and his wife, the mere bone fossil didn¡¯t trigger Delta¡¯s evolution. There wasn¡¯t even a slight change. ¡°Son, wouldn¡¯t it be better to extract some tissue for cultivation so that we can see the result more clearly?¡± Luo Zhu said, walking towards him. Luo Zhu walked forward, intending to let Bai Qi give up this unscientific method. However, she saw Bai Qi summoning Alpha, picked up the bone again, and placed it onto Delta. ¡°No, the aura of undead creatures will destroy the viability of the fossils, so¡­¡± Seeing Alpha appear, Bai Yan was about to stop him when suddenly the Evolution Light on Delta interrupted his words. Was it actually evolving? Bai Yan and Luo Zhu looked at each other in disbelief. Unexpectedly, Delta really could evolve. Bai Qi, on the other hand, nodded satisfactorily. It turned out that only Alpha, an undead creature with skeleton manipulation capabilities, could draw out the energy aura hidden within the bones. He just wondered what kind of form Delta would evolve into next- Chapter 236 - Chapter 236: Chapter 232: Sea, Land, and Air All-Around Mount Chapter 236: Chapter 232: Sea, Land, and Air All-Around Mount Translator: 549690339 Perhaps due to the root of the evolution being from an Ancient Species, Delta¡¯s evolution took longer than usual, causing Bai Qi to grow expectant. If Delta could directly evolve into an Ancient Species, that would be great, as compared to the body of an Ancestral Beast, an Ancient Species had an absolute advantage. Under Bai Qi¡¯s expectant gaze, Delta¡¯s body finally began to change. Its form visibly enlarged at a noticeable speed, gradually exceeding the containment range of the lab. Luckily this was the Moon Night Tower. As soon as it sensed the changes in the lab, the tower¡¯s protective mechanism was immediately activated, expanding the initially average office-sized lab into a broad square. The Moon Night Tower was regularly called upon to treat injured pet beasts, among which there were some Giant Species, so this sort of enlargement was regarded as a basic feature. With enough room to function, Delta¡¯s evolution was able to continue. A large winged dragon with a wingspan that was over twenty meters long appeared before Bai Qi and his group. ¡°Such an enormous wingspan, could it be the Wind God Winged Dragon?¡± Bai Yan appraised Delta, a touch of fanaticism flashing in his eyes. They hadn¡¯t thought that an Ancestral Beast could indeed evolve into an Ancient Species. With this, their subsequent research had clearly found a direction. Bai Qi looked at the giant creature before him and instinctively started keeping time, while asking, ¡°Delta, how are you feeling?¡± Blorp, blorp. (Delta can¡¯t quite explain, but it seems a bit different from normal.) ¡°A bit different?¡± Bai Qi raised an eyebrow. When it came to evolving, Delta was considered experienced, but Bai Qi had never heard Delta mention any feelings of being different. Could it be that it really evolved? A spark flared in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes as he immediately placed his hand over Delta. [Name]: Ancestral Beast (Delta)/Wind God Winged Dragon [Nature]: None/Wind Department [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord/Low-level King [Growth Level]: Second Stage, Sixth level [Skills]: Savage Charge(Mid-Level¡ªAwakened), /Heart of Evolution(high stage¡ªPerfect)/Hurricane Control (high stage¡ªBeginner) [Energy Value]: 81000 [Condition]: Evolvable ¡°Is this¡­a dual panel?¡± Bai Qi looked at Delta¡¯s rather peculiar attribute panel with surprise, unable to comprehend what it meant for a while. During Delta¡¯s previous evolutions, although its appearance would change, when Bai Qi checked its attributes, the data still showed the Ancestral Beast. The current situation where two sets of data were displayed simultaneously was unprecedented. ¡°So, can we consider this a successful evolution?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, trying to come up with a viable explanation, yet Delta seemed to understand its current situation before him. It voluntarily reverted back to its Ancestral Beast form. Then, before Bai Qi could react, it once again transformed into the Wind God Winged Dragon. ¡°Delta, you can control your transformations now?!¡± Blorp, blorp. (It seems so, but it appears I can only control this one form.) Hearing Delta¡¯s explanation, Bai Qi¡¯s heart started beating rapidly. He had originally intended to train Delta into a Hexagonal Warrior, managing to act as an evolved all-around warrior by utilizing its ability to evolve anytime, anywhere according to the environment. Even more so, Bai Qi had thought about having Delta carry a bunch of evolution materials in order to aid its evolution. But it seems that won¡¯t be necessary now? ¡°Mom, Dad, can you find me some more Ancient Species genes? Preferably of different types.¡± Looking at Delta¡¯s dual panel reappearance and the first appearance of a new skill in its skill column, Bai Qi¡¯s heartbeat accelerated once again. ¡°Oh, okay.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Bai Yan and Luo Zhu, who were looking to examine the Wind God Winged Dragon, were taken aback at first, then obediently set off to find different Ancient Species genes as Bai Qi had requested, as if they were fresh recruits. ¡°Son, are these enough?¡± Before long, Luo Zhu came in pushing a cart full of metal boxes. Unlike the box that held the Wind God Winged Dragon, these were clearly marked with the gene types they contained. ¡°That¡¯s enough.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, casually picking up a metal box labeled Titan Python, extracting the fossilized skeleton inside, and once again had Alpha stimulate the energy within and gave it to Delta. Under the astonished and curious gazes of Bai Yan and Luo Zhu, Delta evolved once again, revealing a horrifyingly large python. [Name]: Ancestral Beast (Delta)/Wind God Winged Dragon/Titan Python [Nature]: None/Wind Department/Ground System [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord/Low-level King/Low-level King [Growth Level]: Second Stage, Sixth level [Skills]: Savage Charge(Mid-Level¡ªAwakened), /Heart of Evolution]High level ¡ªPerfect)/Hurricane Control (high stage¡ªBeginner)/Death Entanglement (high stage¡ªEntry Level) [Energy Value]: 81000 [Condition]: Evolvable There was a whole new data, and the panel of the Wind God Winged Dragon hadn¡¯t vanished. It had been retained along with the new data. ¡°Delta, can you switch between the two forms?¡± As he observed Delta¡¯s increasingly complicated attribute board, Bai Qi¡¯s smile grew brighter. Bloop Bloop. (Delta will give it a try.) Delta carefully moved his massive body, avoiding damage to the surroundings. The Evolution Light on him flashed again, as he transformed directly into the Wind God Winged Dragon! ¡°We¡¯re really taking off this time!¡± Bai Qi swung his fist with vigor, while Bai Yan and Luo Zhu behind him were astounded. The ability to switch freely between forms exceeded the shackles of ordinary biological theories. If they could study the principle and universalize it¡­ A hint of fervor surfaced on the faces of Bai Yan and Luo Zhu again. However, seeing Bai Qi, who was ecstatic while testing other ancient species genes with Delta, they repressed this idea simultaneously. This discovery could indeed benefit humankind, but correspondingly, it could also put Bai Qi in danger. After all, the ability to freely evolve wasn¡¯t just attractive to humans. Before Bai Qi had enough capacity to protect himself, it was better not to publicize it. Suddenly, Bai Qi had attempted all the skeletal fossils Luo Zhu brought. Delta, who was out of energy after consecutive evolutions, was panting heavily on the ground, utterly unable to move. However, the overall gains were quite great. ¡°So it can only retain three evolution forms at a time. I was indeed slightly greedy.¡± He originally thought of letting Delta record all the ancient species evolution forms, transforming it into a living encyclopedia of ancient species. But upon the evolution of the fourth form, the initial Wind God Winged Dragon form was immediately replaced. Subsequent attempts by Bai Qi ended similarly. However, Bai Qi and Delta discovered the reason for Delta maintaining these three forms of evolution. It was the Heart of Evolution. This skill, which had been overlooked by Bai Qi from the beginning, finally started to show its abilities after Delta absorbed the genes of the ancient species. According to Delta¡¯s explanation, the energy from the ancient species he absorbed seemed to have been stored by the Heart of Evolution. His ability to switch between forms was also due to the Heart of Evolution. ¡°Although it can only store three forms for now, at least we¡¯ve found a direction for our research.¡± Even though the Golden Egg still couldn¡¯t show the upgrade plan for high- stage skills, Bai Qi believed as long as his level or the Evolution Egg¡¯s level is upgraded, it would be just a matter of time. But speaking of gene strength, the Sky Peng is also of King-level and even a Space Department type. Why didn¡¯t Delta keep it? Could it be because it didn¡¯t interact with the actual body tissues, or it wasn¡¯t ancient and strong enough? ¡°Let¡¯s choose three frequently used combat forms first.¡± Looking at the frankly messy gene storage boxes around him, Bai Qi thought for a moment, selected the forms he desired, and replaced the three forms stored in the Heart of Evolution. [Name]: Ancestral Beast (Delta)/ Wind God Winged Dragon/ Diamond Ape/ Dragon Horned Whale [Nature]: None/Wind Department/Ground System/Water Department [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord/Low-level King/Low-level King/Low-level King [Level]: Second Stage, Sixth level [Skills]: Savage Charge (Mid-level ¨C Awakened), Heart of Evolution (High-level ¨C Flawless) / Hurricane Control (High-level ¨C Beginner) / Diamond Body (High-level ¨C Beginner) / Dark Stream Impact (High-level ¨C Beginner) [Energy Value]: 81000 [Condition]: Evolvable There were quite a few ancient species forms that Bai Qi found desirable, but after weighing Delta¡¯s sustaining time and functionality, he chose these three. He now had a set of air, land, and sea forms, equivalent to having all transportation methods. He wouldn¡¯t have to worry about traffic jams when going out in the future. Having achieved his lifelong aspiration, Bai Qi felt unusually refreshed. It was only when he saw Bai Yan and Luo Zhu silently watching him that he remembered the purpose of his visit. ¡°Ahem, Mom, Dad, I¡¯ve done the testing for you. The Ancestral Beast can indeed carry the genes of ancient organisms, um, yes, that¡¯s it¡­ ¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s awkward expression, Bai Yan and Luo Zhu couldn¡¯t help but laugh. It was a pity they couldn¡¯t research Delta, but Bai Qi¡¯s series of experiments just now fully demonstrated the possibility of their plan to revive ancient species using the Ancestral Beast. However, the specific feasibility would need to be verified after they returned to the Jiuli Group. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the problem that has troubled us for so long to be solved by my lovely son. Maybe you could win the core patent of biology before us.¡± Luo Zhu looked at Bai Qi with a playful smile, she found him satisfying. Even Bai Yan, who always had a stern face, was smiling now. He said, ¡°Your dad will help you purchase the complete set of biochemical research equipment soon. After your parents have confirmed the feasibility of reviving ancient species with Ancestral Beasts, I will come back to supplement your basic knowledge in biology.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure about your method of Beast Master research, but your Ancestral Beast is very special and indeed involves a genetic level. So, son, if you want to fully utilize Delta¡¯s abilities, it¡¯s better to learn some biology.¡± He has to study, huh¡­ After hearing Bai Yan¡¯s statement, Bai Qi scratched his head helplessly, but he didn¡¯t refuse. Well, he¡¯ll study anyway. No matter how much he learns, it will still be the same with Schuck around, right? Arrah? (Schuck, I sense that humans are scheming against you again.) ¡°As expected¡­¡± Chapter 237 - Chapter 237: Chapter 233: Did Delta become a Hexagram Warrior? Chapter 237: Chapter 233: Did Delta become a Hexagram Warrior? Translator: 549690339 | Bai Qi found another path to strengthen Delta, while Mr. and Mrs. Bai Yan had found a way to revive the ancient species. The trio, with their bursting research enthusiasm, finished a harmonious family dinner together. Then, Bai Yan and Luo Zhu boarded a flying vehicle to return to the Jiuli Group. As Bai Qi watched his parents leave, Uncle Chun Yushui suddenly ran out from somewhere, looking at the gradually disappearing flying vehicle, and said, ¡°Still as urgent as ever, they¡¯re still young and full of energy.¡± ¡°Uncle Chun, weren¡¯t you going out for a drink?¡± Bai Qi turned to look at Chun Yushui, who waved his hand disdainfully and said, ¡°The chefs here at the association are getting worse and worse. There¡¯s no one who can brew decent liquor, so I¡¯ll just go somewhere else to find a drink.¡± ¡°By the way, where¡¯s Cha? I couldn¡¯t find him after hanging around his dormitory for quite a long time.¡± Bai Qi pondered for a moment and then said, ¡°Cha should be attending his classes these past few days. Uncle Chun, why not go to the assembly hall and look for him?¡± ¡°The assembly hall, huh¡­ I think I¡¯d rather not. I always feel a headache coming on when I see that Zhang Shan fellow.¡± Chun Yushui took a few hurried sips of his alcohol, saying, ¡°I originally planned to have a good tease with Cha, but it seems there¡¯s no chance now.¡± ¡°Uncle Chun, are you leaving?¡± Bai Qi was a bit curious, saying, ¡°Hasn¡¯t the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm already finished its follow-up research?¡± Chun Yushui smiled and said, ¡°Kid, we are the most professional archaeological team in the association. There¡¯s no such thing as rest. This time we managed to rest for a while longer due to the handover with the Jiuli Group.¡± ¡°There have been traces of a large secret realm appearing recently in Federation West, so I need to go there earlier to verify it. I am about to leave.¡± Chun Yushui patted Bai Qi on the shoulder and said, ¡°Study hard. Who knows, the old man may throw you over there one day.¡± ¡°Uh¡­ probably not.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyelids twitched slightly. Although the secret realm might yield some significant gains, there were just too many things he needed to attend to recently. He really didn¡¯t have time for a secret realm right now. There were still issues to be improved on the runes and circuit conversion of the Spirit Power Storage Device. The structure of mental communication of the Spirit-Control Orb needed to be redesigned. Concurrently, successful contract rates and storage issues after the contracting beasts were also to be dealt with. On the pet side, Schuck¡¯s weapon system needed improvements. Purchasing spirit power materials also needed to be put on the schedule. Gamma¡¯s resistances other than light resistance also needed to be addressed sooner. Now, there was also the ancient species, Delta, which required time. In addition to that, there was the analysis of the White Meeh and a major examination a month later. All these activities required a significant amount of time. Bai Qi was feeling a tingling sensation in his scalp just by thinking about it. ¡°Once all these matters are sorted out, only then will I consider going out!¡± Bai Qi silently planned out the upcoming tasks, waved goodbye to Chun Yushui, and directly returned to his secret realm. Earlier in the research lab at Moon Night Tower, he had not been able to test Delta¡¯s skills in the three forms. Therefore, the urgent challenge was to let Delta become familiar with those skills. After Bai Qi left, Feng Ye, who had finally finished transferring all the fossils, hurriedly came over and said, ¡°Uncle Chun, where¡¯s Bai Qi? I recently came up with a new tactic that could definitely defeat him.¡± ¡°He¡¯s gone. He just left a second before you arrived.¡± Chun Yushui pointed towards the spot where Bai Qi had disappeared. Feng Ye slapped his forehead regretfully, saying, ¡°Damn, I¡¯ll have to wait until tomorrow to find Bai Qi then.¡± ¡°No need. There¡¯s information about another secret realm emerging in the west. We need to leave soon to investigate, or else we¡¯ll be outstripped by the Thirteenth Bureau again.¡± ¡°Now?¡± ¡°Right now.¡± ¡°Can¡¯t we wait a bit?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Boss, you might as well kill me then.¡± ¡°Alright, how do you want to die¡­?¡± Secret Realm Base. New combat room. Due to the previous battle between Alpha and Schuck, Bai Qi had instructed the Six Sword Servants to rebuild a larger combat room. They also installed an updated defense system and data collection system. The room was completed just two days ago and could now be used to test Delta¡¯s three new skills. Bai Qi summoned Delta, saying, ¡°Delta, try using the Wind God Winged Dragon¡¯s Hurricane Control first.¡± Ploop, Ploop. (Okay.) Delta nodded, immediately focused its spirit, and activated the Heart of Evolution. In an instant, it transformed into the Wind God Winged Dragon with its hugely spread wings. At the same time, four hurricanes appeared around the Wind God Winged Dragon and began circling it. ¡°Given this wind force, ordinary attacks probably couldn¡¯t even get close to Delta, could they?¡± Bai Qi glanced at the data on the instrument, nodded in satisfaction, and said, ¡°Can you control these hurricanes to attack, Delta?¡± Ploop, Ploop. (I should be able to, but I can¡¯t control it very well for now.) As soon as the words fell, Delta was forced to devolve back to its form as an Ancestral Beast¡ªits energy had evidently been exhausted. Tsk¡­ even with such high compatibility, it¡¯s still a King-level creature. Once the skills are activated, Delta¡¯s energy seems somewhat overwhelmed.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly and directly summoned Gamma, saying, ¡°Gamma, go charge Delta.¡± Kapoop,kapoop. (Okay, master.) Gamma obediently swayed her body before hopping directly onto Delta. Green light constantly flowed into Delta. Delta, who was previously immobilized due to energy exhaustion, suddenly sprung back to life. ¡°Sure is convenient to have a power bank.¡± Bai Qi grinned, increasingly pleased with Gamma¡¯s energy diversion skill. ¡°Let¡¯s try that one more time.¡± Gurgle gurgle! (Okay!) With Gamma supplying energy, Delta once again transformed into the Wind God Winged Dragon. The four tornados swirling around her gradually merged into one and rushed towards the target on the other end of the battlefield. Although Delta was only at Level Two, the Wind God Winged Dragon was a genuine King-level entity. The tornado¡¯s destructive force was considerable. The target was torn into countless fragments merely by a touch from the tornado. ¡°Its destructive power is alright, good enough to be useful.¡± While checking the destructive force value reported by the system, Bai Qi nodded approvingly. Although it was a simple wind attribute attack, it was another effective offensive tactic. ¡°Delta, let¡¯s test the effect of a normal attack.¡± As Bai Qi pressed a button on the control panel, a massive dog-head target lifted from the floor. Seeing this, Delta spread her wings and immediately appeared right in front of the target. She grabbed at it, reducing the target to fragments. ¡°Is Delta¡¯s speed faster than before?¡± Watching Delta¡¯s attack movements, Bai Qi raised an eyebrow in surprise. Although Delta could previously transform into various forms, her speed and power remained the same as they were when she was an Ancestral Beast. That was why Bai Qi focused on improving the Ancestral Beast¡¯s basic data¡ªto prevent a lack of data affecting combat effectiveness after evolution. But now, Delta seemed to show signs of surging past regular data. This made Bai Qi suspicious. ¡°Could the Ancient Species grant attribute bonuses?¡± Watching Delta¡¯s rapid flights and continuous target strikes within the battlefield, Bai Qi immediately signaled Delta to return. ¡°Delta, can you sense changes in your own attributes?¡± Delta tilted her head in confusion, unable to articulate a response. ¡°Forget about it¡ªa boost is always better than none.¡± Upon seeing Delta¡¯s state, Bai Qi did not press further and said, ¡°Delta, switch to the form of the Diamond Ape.¡± Delta obeyed and transformed from the Wind God Winged Dragon to the Diamond Ape. In contrast to the Wind God Winged Dragon with its overly large wings, the Diamond Ape¡¯s proportions were balanced. Its towering body and the clear cut muscles, resembling solid rock, showcased the Diamond Ape¡¯s immense strength. ¡°Delta, use Body of the Diamond Ape.¡± Facing the towering Diamond Ape standing about five meters tall, Bai Qi got straight to the point. Delta activated Body of the Diamond Ape. After some thought, he decided to also summon Alpha. ¡°Alpha, have a match with Delta. Don¡¯t use any skills.¡± Click clack click clack. (Alright, boss.) Alpha nodded, fixing her gaze on Delta, who was noticeably taller. Under Alpha¡¯s stare, Delta, although towering over her, inexplicably felt as if she were being looked down upon. Lacking the essential skills of Intimidation from the Ancestral Beast form and the Domain Skills of the Diamond Ape King-level form, Delta¡¯s basic data values may not be inferior. However, she was at a disadvantage in terms of spiritual level. But Delta quickly overcame this illusion¡ªher strong will to fight completely covered her soul¡¯s fear. Activating the Body of the Diamond Ape, she launched the first attack on Alpha. Suddenly, a golden glow enveloped her body. The previously pitch-black Delta instantly transformed into a golden giant ape. Wielding her huge fists she struck at Alpha. Seeing this, Alpha¡¯s right arm immediately morphed into a Bone Shield. She forcibly blocked Delta¡¯s punch, and her body shook almost imperceptibly. ¡°As expected, has Delta¡¯s power been enhanced since she evolved into a Diamond Ape?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi nodded slightly. Two consecutive Ancient Species had experienced data growth. This was definitely no coincidence. However, it didn¡¯t only appear to be simple data enhancement, but data deviation. Was Delta changing from a hexagonal fighter to a six-pointed star fighter? ¡°Alpha, try and see Delta¡¯s data limits.¡± Upon receiving instructions, Alpha immediately switched from defense to offense. Her arm transformed into a Bone Blade and she slashed at Delta. Although Delta¡¯s Diamond Ape form was quite large, she didn¡¯t lack in speed and managed to avoid the attack skilfully. Even higher-level beings found it a headache to deal with Alpha¡¯s speed. And for Delta, who was a couple of levels lower, this was even more challenging. After evading the first attack, Alpha¡¯s second and third attacks soon followed. Finally, after being stalked closely by Alpha for a bit, Delta was hit directly. But there was a crisp sound, and the strike from Alpha¡¯s Bone Blade was deflected by the Body of the Diamond Ape. After finally being caught by Alpha, Delta decided to forego dodging altogether. While enduring Alpha¡¯s attacks, she swung her fists wildly at Alpha. Though not as fast as Alpha, where her arm movements had become invisible, Delta was ferocious and quick. ¡°Not bad, not bad. Both speed and defense are decent.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Delta had improved in attack, agility, and defense. Combined with the space attribute, her output might be stronger than the Wind God Winged Dragon¡¯s. Oh no, the Wind God Winged Dragon could probably use the space attribute too. All in all, each had its own appeal. Chapter 238 - Chapter 238: Chapter 234: The Undead Department is going to increase the price again Chapter 238: Chapter 234: The Undead Department is going to increase the price again Translator: 549690339 Both at the king level, the temporarily evolved Delta, even with Gamma¡¯s assistance, was gradually showing signs of decline. Both its attack frequency and attack power were gradually decreasing. In the end, he simply regressed. Bloop. Bloop. (Master, Alpha is too strong. Delta is no match.) Seeing Delta willingly admitting his defeat, Bai Qi was very satisfied and said, ¡°Good, being able to confront Alpha for so long means that the ancient species form is also strong. Your next task is to rapidly raise your level and enhance your energy value.¡± Although relying on the Heart of Evolution allowed us to choose the evolutionary form, current tests showed that the consumption of energy value was extremely terrifying when skills were used, even if we did not use abilities. Although Gamma, the large power bank, was there, it wasn¡¯t a long-term solution. It was still necessary to quickly increase Delta¡¯s level as soon as possible. By then, he would give Delta the Space Crystal Stone and fully awaken Delta¡¯s Savage Charge. The combat power should be able to further improve. ¡°I understand the general situation, and the last Dragon Horned Whale requires water to fully demonstrate its power, so we won¡¯t try it for now.¡± Bai Qi looked at Gamma, whose energy value was also significantly exhausted, and didn¡¯t want to continue. He equipped each of the four pets with a Golden Egg, then returned to the dormitory, took a swig of the Phantom Spirit Potion, and fell fast asleep. After coming back this time, he did not rest well. Bai Qi was really a bit overtaxed. The following week, Bai Qi¡¯s schedule became exceptionally simple. In the morning, he went to the Tower of Knowledge library to study runes. In the afternoon, he idled about with the White Meeh Analysis Team. In the evening, he would devote himself to perfecting the Spirit Power Storage System and the Spirit-Control Orb. From time to time, he squeezed out some time to earn some points from big-point holders like Zhou Yan, or just showed up in class for attendance purposes or chatted aimlessly with Nicholas and Old Lady Fan. His life was also quite fulfilling. Buzz. Buzz. Buzz¡­ That day, as Bai Qi was about to continue his study in the library, his phone, which hadn¡¯ t had any movement for a long time, suddenly vibrated. ¡°Zhuge Chen?¡± Looking at the name displayed on the incoming call, Bai Qi was a bit puzzled The moment he picked up, Zhuge Chen¡¯s holographic projection came lunging straight at him. ¡°What the, Zhuge Chen, did you fail to get a rabies shot and become a werewolf?¡± Bai Qi almost threw his phone away in surprise. Zhuge Chen seemed to realize his misconduct and said, ¡°Bai Qi, have you finished researching the second stage evolution of the rune?!¡± ¡°Um, is there a problem?¡± ¡°Of course there is a problem!¡± Zhuge Chen said solemnly, ¡°We mainly promote the Undead Department and the Arctic Ice Wolf. You¡¯ve researched the second stage evolution of the rune but didn¡¯t inform me in advance. We¡¯re not prepared for the publicity. This could cost us a lot of money!¡± Bai Qi slightly twitched at the corner of his eye, ¡°I haven¡¯t completed my research yet, and I informed President Qin and Professor Dong sometime ago.¡± Zhuge Chen puckered his lips, ¡°President Qin and Professor Dong are only responsible for research. The actual promotion is handled by us. Thankfully, my dad has been networking with the Patent Office lately. That¡¯s why we knew you applied for the patent for the second stage evolution of the rune. Otherwise, we¡¯d be passive once everyone else knew.¡± Bai Qi felt a headache coming while listening to Zhuge Chen¡¯s endless talk about the subsequent series of publicity and promotion work, saying ¡°Stop, stop, stop, you should be contacting me for more than just these matters right?¡± Zhuge Chen nodded and said, ¡°We¡¯ve hyped the first stage evolution of the rune quite a lot. Both the Undead Academy and our Dojo have benefited a lot Now just by going with the flow and launching the second stage evolution of the ¡¯ rune, we could definitely make a big splash.¡± ¡°But you were the one who independently researched the second stage evolution of the rune, so my dad needs you to sign an authorization letter before we can operate.¡± Bai Qi suddenly understood and said, ¡°Just say that in the first place, so much talk gave me a headache.¡± Zhuge Chen said unhappily, ¡°I have to clarify the stakes to you. You are the leader of the Rune Evolution Special Team, after all.¡± Zhuge Chen continued in irritation, ¡°Also, you have a share in the income. Please at least show some interest.¡± Bai Qi kept shaking his head, ¡°I¡¯m not interested in this stuff. You handle it. It¡¯s too much hassle.¡± Compared to marketing, which involved dealing with numerous people, Bai Qi preferred to spend time researching the cultivation of beasts and the like along with mechanics and runes. At least there wouldn¡¯t be so many twists and turns. Asking a researcher like him to deal with interpersonal relationships was really putting him in a difficult situation. Forget it. I wasn¡¯t counting on you anyway.¡± Zhuge Chen sighed, ¡°I¡¯ll let you know when we officially start operating. We will probably still need some of your experimental results, so it would be great if you can show up.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Bai Qi nodded, suddenly remembered something, and said, ¡°Speaking of which, I prepared a gift for you. I¡¯ll have President Qin bring it back to you later. I believe you will like it.¡± ¡°A gift?¡± Zhuge Chen was startled and, seeing Bai Qi¡¯s mysterious expression didn¡¯t bother asking any further. He said, ¡°I¡¯ll send an electronic contract later please take a look when you have time. If you have any questions, please let me ¡¯know.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Bai Qi nodded, then hung up the phone before heading straight into the library. ¡°Damn it. 1 forgot something.¡± After Bai Qi hung up the phone, then did Zhuge Chen remember something. He called again, but couldn¡¯t get through. ¡°This guy, he went off the grid again, before I could tell him about Lu Yuan looking for him.¡± Thinking of Lu Yuan who regularly visited his and Bai Qi¡¯s homes, Zhuge Chen felt some sympathy, but soon brushed it off and started preparing Bai Qi¡¯s authorization letter. Because of the evolution of runes, the undead pet beasts from Elf House sold well. The newly opened dojo was also thriving. They not only hired Duanmeng, a master from the Undead Department, as the deputy director, but also attracted many fourth and fifth stage Beast Masters. They did this not for anything else, but to be the first to enjoy the benefits of the Rune Evolution Special Team. This method of pet evolution that does not require a formula is really tempting. Bai Qi has now developed the second stage of rune evolution. As long as they managed well, the development speed of Wuhou Dojo could certainly reach a higher level. But the price of these undead creatures is going to rise again. After hanging up the phone, Bai Qi went straight into the data room, found a Rune book that he hadn¡¯t finished reading, and began to read with interest. Before Bai Qi had been reading for long, Lu Qing suddenly appeared next to him, saying, ¡°Bai Qi, the teacher is calling you.¡± Big sister, can you make some noise next time you come out?¡± Bai Qi, who was engrossed in reading, was startled by Lu Qing¡¯s sudden appearance. Lu Qing didn¡¯t notice this at all and simply turned around and left. ¡°What did I do to annoy her this time?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion, but still quickly followed her to Master Lan¡¯s office. ¡°Teacher, Bai Qi is here.¡± Master Lan was clearly busy. When she heard their arrival, she raised her head and looked at the bewildered Bai Qi. ¡°Your patent for the second stage of rune evolution has been approved. Although it is under the category of rune evolution, it has been rated as a core patent. Here is your certificate.¡± As soon as her voice fell, a certificate fell from the sky into Bai Qi¡¯s hands. ¡°As for your Spirit Power Storage Device, I¡¯ve applied for it too. But the Thirteenth Bureau seems to have other considerations, and there is no result yet.¡± Thirteenth Bureau? Bai Qi was stunned, then quickly thought of something. The Spirit Power Storage Device involved the Spirit-Control Orb. Was the Thirteenth Bureau worried about revealing the issue of the Spirit-Control Orb ahead of time? ¡°Thanks to Master Lan, for personally helping me apply for the patent.¡± Bai Qi put away the patent certificate and expressed his thanks to Master Lan. Master Lan smiled slightly and said, ¡°It was a small effort, it¡¯s the association¡¯s luck to have talents like you. If we don¡¯t take the initiative, you might be recruited by the Thirteenth Bureau someday.¡± ¡°You flatter me, Master Lan.¡± Bai Qi felt a little embarrassed when Master Lan praised him like this. But Master Lan was clearly not joking. She said, ¡°Recently, the mechanics of the White Meeh have entered the right track. However, there are many problems with the team led by President Qin and Master Xiao. You can go and help that team.¡± Bai Qi was stunned, but quickly understood. He had recently heard about the conflict between President Qin and Master Xiao. The simple reason was the difference in their development concepts for Auxiliary Beast. This had been a point of contention between them for a long time, and it was well known in the association. It didn¡¯t matter initially as similar ideological conflicts were everywhere, and neither of them let it affect their work. But now that they were both researching the auxiliary area of the White Meeh, problems arose. But why did they have to find him? If Gamma hadn¡¯t realized life energy conversion, which could be considered half auxiliary, he wouldn¡¯t even have an auxiliary beast. ¡°Master Xiao and President Qin¡¯s views are somewhat outdated. As a new generation leader in runes, you may offer some different opinions.¡± Master Lan saw Bai Qi¡¯s confusion and laughed, ¡°Your mother told me you just helped them conquer a difficult problem.¡± ¡°Uh, I¡¯ll try my best.¡± Seeing Master Lan¡¯s expression, Bai Qi knew that he could no longer refuse and had to agree. Anyway, he was already busy. Adding one more task and studying it together was no problem. ¡°You should go there early then. Master Xiao and President Qin should be debating about this now.¡± Master Lan lowered her head, continuing to review the documents, and said, ¡°Another thing, Lu Qing will also be assigned to your team. Qing¡¯er, you should learn from Bai Qi¡¯s way of thinking, it will be very beneficial for your future growth.¡± ¡°Yes, teacher.¡± Lu Qing nodded, then turned to Bai Qi and said, ¡°Bai Qi, please give me your guidance from now on.¡± Looking at Lu Qing¡¯s calm, yet somewhat terrifying gaze, Bai Qi finally realized the truth. So that¡¯s why she had that kind of attitude towards him earlier. Can I refuse? Being stared at with such eyes all the time, he worried he might have nightmares at night. Chapter 239 - Chapter 239: Chapter 235: The First Collision of Rune and Machinery Chapter 239: Chapter 235: The First Collision of Rune and Machinery Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi felt helpless, but he had to accept this reality. Lu Qing indeed followed Lan Ke¡¯s orders and stuck to him like glue. Bai Qi felt uncomfortable with Lu Qing¡¯s presence behind him all the way, so he turned to her and said, ¡°Actually, there¡¯s no need for you to follow me so closely¡­¡± ¡°The teacher said that I should learn your way of thinking, and behavior is the first manifestation of thinking, so please don¡¯t hinder my study,¡± she replied. Bai Qi: ¡°¡­¡± For some reason, he suddenly felt like he could relate to the experience of a guinea pig. Bai Qi sighed in resignation, gave up on talking to Lu Qing, quickened his pace, and arrived at the research lab for the White Meeh. Various observational instruments surrounded the White Meeh, continuously taking in data, then relayed it to the rooms of the various teams below. To avoid affecting the teams¡¯ efficiency, every team had been assigned different rooms. Apart from fixed daily times for exchanging ideas, the teams would work individually. Upon opening the door of the support group¡¯s room, Bai Qi immediately heard heated arguments from inside. ¡± Support should not simply be providing energy to the Beast, stimulating its natural healing ability is the essence!¡± ¡°Ridiculous, a Beast¡¯s self-healing ability is limited. Your method of stimulating treatment will only consume the Beast¡¯s lifespan.¡± ¡°Beasts are not humans. They are more adaptable than humans. As long as the strength is controlled, it can continuously strengthen their self-healing ability. Your method will only make Beasts develop dependence!¡± ¡°I doubt your method¡¯s effectiveness in war. Quick recovery is crucial during wartime. Moreover, keeping the body active promotes growth in Beasts.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Seeing President Qin and Master Xiao, both red-faced and argumentative, Bai Qi sighed deeply and turned to an elder standing by his side, asking, ¡°Professor Wang, what are they arguing about?¡± Professor Wang shrugged, replying, ¡°Same as always. They¡¯re arguing over whether quick treatment or slow recovery is better.¡± ¡°Did they encounter this problem with the White Meeh?¡± Bai Qi asked, catching on. Professor Wang shook his head, saying, ¡°Not yet. Researchon the White Meeh is going smoothly. These two just started arguing.¡± ¡°So it has nothing to do with the White Meeh?¡± ¡°Then what are they arguing about?¡± Professor Wang gave a bitter smile, saying, ¡°No helping it. They¡¯ve been arguing for so many years, and no one has ever admitted defeat. You¡¯ll get used to it.¡± Bai Qi sighed in resignation. He thought the two were arguing over matters related to the White Meeh. Arguing over completely unrelated matters didn¡¯t make sense. One emphasized internal recovery, and the other focused on external replenishment. There was no conflict, so what was there to fight about? The saying that older people are usually preoccupied with trivialities hits the mark. Thinking about this, Bai Qi decided to ignore the two men. He asked Professor Wang for the latest research materials, then delved into his research. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to mediate for them?¡± Seeing Bai Qi so immersed, Lu Qing adjusted her glasses and asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t the teacher primarily askyou to mediate?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. They won¡¯t fight. When they¡¯re tired, they¡¯ll stop,¡± Bai Qi replied, waving it off. He then put on a sound-canceling headset, blocking out the noise, and started studying intently. After a week of catching up on Rune fundamentals, Bai Qi¡¯s understanding of Runes was no longer nonexistent. He now had a different way of interpreting them. At least, he was now able to independently analyze Rune structure without relying on instruments. While examining the images in his hand, and continually reconstructing the complete Rune structures in his mind, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but marvel, ¡°As expected, more than one Rune system is installed in the Dual Sky Meeh, right?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t imagine how Beast Masters during the Era of Law Emperor managed to achieve such precise manipulation under those technological conditions,¡± he mused aloud in amazement. The more Bai Qi studied, the more amazed he became. Although the structure of the Mechanical Engineering Department was more complex, it was mainly due to the aid of artificial intelligence. However, seeing that the Rune Meeh from over a thousand years ago could perform similar functions was indeed an eye-opener for Bai Qi. After all, ensuring that multiple Rune systems operate without interfering with each other requires high precision. ¡°Although the ancients didn¡¯t have today¡¯s high technology, they also used tools,¡± Lu Qing interrupted Bai Qi¡¯s monologue, called out her Mechanical Doll and said, ¡°My Mechanical Doll is also a product of the Law Emperor era. It¡¯s not inferior to the Mechanical Engineering Department in terms of precision.¡± Seeing Lu Qing suddenly summon her Mechanical Doll, Bai Qi was initially taken aback, but then he became very interested. ¡°Mechanical Doll?¡± Bai Qi had seen Lu Qing¡¯s Mechanical Doll from afar previously but never had the chance to study it up close due to a lack of desire to interact with her. Now that Lu Qing had brought the Mechanical Doll to him, he was naturally not going to pass up the opportunity. ¡°Most constructed objects wouldn¡¯t likely gain sentience unless they were from the Mechanical Engineering Department and had been in existence for a while. How did you manage to do it, Lu Qing?¡± Seeing the eager light in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes, Lu Qing quickly put away her Mechanical Doll, saying, ¡°My Mechanical Doll has been endowed with life by the teacher himself. She is a living creature. Don¡¯t think about studying her.¡± ¡°Stingy. No one cares even when Mechanical Department Beasts are frequently disassembled.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind, he said, ¡°Lu Qing, you said that your mechanical girl was spiritually awakened afterwards? Was it the same kind of awakening as in Mechanical Engineering Department?¡± ¡°Yes, why?¡± Lu Qing looked at Bai Qi with confusion, unaware of what he was thinking. Before she could ask, Bai Qi immediately put down what he was holding and rushed out of the Tower of Knowledge to the Secret Realm Base. ¡°That guy, has he figured out another difficult problem¡­¡± Lu Qing glanced at the mechanical girl behind her, perplexed. The mechanical girl also tilted her head in curiosity. The base¡¯s secret realm. Bai Qi appeared directly in the laboratory and started to significantly modify the design blueprints of the Spirit Power Storage Device. ¡°The mechanical girl can be intelligent through mechanical spiritual awakening. In other words, there¡¯s no difference between the rune structure and mechanical energy conduction, so why don¡¯t we replace the circuits with a rune structure instead of studying the compatibility of runes and machinery?¡± ¡°No, it should be said, arrange the rune structure as in the mechanical department.¡± ¡°Aha, hasn¡¯t that solved the problem?¡± The more Bai Qi thought about it, the clearer it got. The knowledge of runes he had just mastered was fully utilized. He was able to find a substitute rune structure for almost every mechanical structure in an instant. Huh? (What has this human come up with now?) Beta, who had just crawled out of the Golden Egg, looked at Bai Qi¡¯s excited face with some confusion. ¡°It seems that he¡¯s substituting machinery with runes, this is indeed an unprecedented approach.¡± Schuck also stared seriously at the holographic projection in front of Bai Qi, and started building his own rune mechanical structure in his mind. Huh¡­ (You two are so boring¡­) Beta looked speechless at the man and dog immersed in work. He wanted to take a nap, but Schuck¡¯s restrictions made it impossible for him to leave. He had to sit in place and meditate. When would he be able to achieve dog rights¡¯ freedom, even a casual nap was no longer allowed. It would be nice if he could fly around like Apiao. Immersed in fantasies, Beta quickly got absorbed. His already strong spirit power started growing at a terrifying speed. ¡°Phew¡­finally done.¡± Bai Qi looked at the brand-new rune structure in front of him and nodded in satisfaction. Despite being called a rune structure, if one didn¡¯t look closely, it didn¡¯t seem any different from a conventional mechanical structure. But with a closer look, one would find that it was almost all made up of rune structure content beneath the shell of the mechanical structure. This could be called a system of runes in the guise of a mechanical structure. ¡°Would it be considered that I have created a new system? Runes + Mechanics, Rumech? Mechrunes?¡± Bai Qi looked at his latest work excitedly. The mechanical knowledge he had learned before was merging with the rune system, and fantastic ideas kept flashing in Bai Qi¡¯s mind, urging him to go on. ¡°Schuck, make a model first and see how it works, um, make it according to the dimensions of the Spirit-control Orb.¡± Bai Qi pushed the holographic projection in front of Schuck, then started redesigning the blueprints for the Spirit-Control Orb. You have to strike while the iron is hot. He now had a burst of inspiration, with a trove of genius ideas that were too good to waste. ¡°Alright.¡± Seeing the situation, Schuck didn¡¯t disturb Bai Qi. After carefully studying it, he quickly made a sample and started testing the data himself. ¡°Um, this storage capacity has increased by no less than twenty times.¡± Schuck looked in amazement at the small mechanical device in front of him. It was made to the size of a Spirit-Control Orb. If a larger device were made, wouldn¡¯t it store more? ¡°Who would have thought that using a mechanical layout for runes could produce such a significant result.¡± As a lifeform from the Mechanical Engineering Department, Schuck understood the research potential more than Bai Qi. After silently setting up an exclusive archive, he continued to research according to Bai Qi¡¯s ideas. ¡°If a mechanical layout enhances the spirit power storage effect, then inversely, wouldn¡¯t it also enhance the amplification effect?¡± Schuck glanced at Beta, who was quietly meditating next to him. Under his control, one rune after another gradually merged into the mechanical structure. ¡°It seems I¡¯ve found a way to catch up with Alpha.¡± Chapter 240 - Chapter 240: Chapter 236: X Beta Francis Professor Chapter 240: Chapter 236: X Beta Francis Professor Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi didn¡¯t know how much time had passed before he finally stopped. He stared at the massive structure of the new Spirit-Control Orb in front of him, his mind feeling somewhat dizzy. During his previous state of concentration, Bai Qi had perfected the structure of the Spirit-Control Orb. He not only strengthened the structure for spiritual communication but also greatly refined the function of the contract rune. Moreover, the design of this structure also adopted the layout of the Mechanical Engineering Department, signifying a complete transformation. ¡°I don¡¯t know how effective it will be. If it works, it would mean we have developed a whole new system.¡± Bai Qi ended the projection and intended to ask Schuck about the status of the Spirit Power Storage Device. He saw Schuck fitting a helmet onto Beta. ¡°Schuck, what are you up to?¡± Bai Qi drew nearer, curious. Just as he was about to question further, he felt a surge of powerful Spirit Power sweeping towards him. Then a familiar voice sounded in his mind. ¡°Human, I can speak to you directly now!¡± Bai Qi was startled, but he quickly confirmed that Beta was not using the contract to communicate with him. Instead, it was directly connecting to his mind using Spirit Power. ¡°Did you use Soul Whisper?¡± ¡°No, I simply connected to your Spirit Power directly.¡± Beta seemed extremely satisfied with his current state, continuously sharing his joy within Bai Qi¡¯s mind. Already feeling dizzy from overthinking, Bai Qi only felt a sense of vertigo, wanting to disconnect but couldn¡¯t. Beta had forcefully established a connection with him using Spirit Power, a connection that even the contract couldn¡¯t interrupt, unless Bai Qi¡¯s Spirit power surpassed Beta¡¯s or if he used the contract to forcibly control Beta¡¯s actions. Otherwise, it was impossible to break. Luckily, Bai Qi quickly identified the source of the issue: pulling off the metallic helmet on Beta¡¯s head, the jumbled voices instantly disappeared. Woof woof! (Human, why have you stripped me of my joy!) Seeing Beta¡¯s plaintive attempt to snatch back the helmet, Bai Qi¡¯s curiosity about the helmet grew. He examined it closely but couldn¡¯t infer anything. ¡°Schuck, what have you tinkered out this time?¡± Schuck took over the helmet and explained, ¡°I imitated the Spirit Power Storage structure from your new design, replaced it with Spirit Power Amplification Runes, and created a Spirit Power Amplifier. This helmet is a sample of it.¡± ¡°A Spirit Power Amplifier?¡± Holding the helmet in his hands, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but think of a bald professor from a certain crime-fighting squad who could peek into everyone¡¯s minds once he wore a helmet. Could that really be possible? Thinking this, Bai Qi put the helmet back onto Beta¡¯s head, and the familiar voice resounded in his mind again. ¡°Schuck, next time remember to fasten this helmet to me. I¡¯m not planning on taking it off.¡± While protecting the helmet firmly, Beta watched Bai Qi warily, afraid that Bai Qi might snatch it again. ¡°Huh? There really are humans who can peek into others¡¯ minds?¡± Just as Bai Qi was about to ask more about the Spirit Power Amplifier Helmet, Beta seemed to have gleaned something from Bai Qi¡¯s memory, a glimmer of longing in his eyes. ¡°Guiding lost youths into becoming great heroes? That human is so cool!¡± Hearing Beta¡¯s words, Bai Qi instantly realized something. He hurriedly used the contract to sever his connection with Beta, but Beta seemed to already be engrossed in his own fantasies and didn¡¯t care at all. ¡°I have decided. I also want to become such an existence. From today onwards, please refer to me as X-Beta-Francis Professor!¡± This guy, he really peeped into my memories¡­ Seeing this, Bai Qi sighed in frustration and said, ¡°Schuck, your Spirit Power Amplifier¡­ never mind, let¡¯s just call it the Mind Helmet. How many folds can this Mind Helmet amplify Spirit Power?¡± ¡°Theoretically, it can be amplified by up to roughly twenty-fold. However, when considering tolerance limits, the maximum is ten-fold, and it can¡¯t be maintained for long. If sustained operation is needed, three to five-fold is the optimal range.¡± Schuck promptly reported his theoretical data, adding, ¡°Meanwhile, to ensure that Spirit Power is not overconsumed, I also incorporated your Spirit Power Storage Device into the helmet. Verification suggests that it can store around twice Beta¡¯s current total Spirit Power.¡± ¡°Hm, it can store such a large amount?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up when he heard this. Although he anticipated considerable improvements after this major modification, he didn¡¯t think the outcome would be this good. Together with the Mind Helmet that Schuck had tinkered out himself, he no longer needed to verify the feasibility of merging runes with machines. ¡°But Schuck, do you intend to use the Mind Helmet in battles?¡± Schuck nodded and answered, ¡°Sort of. However, this is just an experiment since it relies on the Spirit Power Storage Device. More experiments are needed if we want widespread usage.¡± Seeing the excited look on Beta¡¯s face, Bai Qi proposed, ¡°Why not test your current battle power? If your Spirit Power has increased, your battle power should be stronger, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s also good, I also intend to test Beta¡¯s tolerance limit.¡± Schuck agreed with Bai Qi¡¯s suggestion, and Beta was even more excited, nodding repeatedly. ¡°Then let¡¯s start. Soul Whisper!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t do it here¡ª¡± Seeing Beta attempting to use a skill right there, Bai Qi immediately wanted to stop him, but before he finished his sentence, a terrifying Spirit Storm surged towards him. Bai Qi immediately fell over, unconscious. Awooo! (What happened to the human?) ¡°He was knocked out by your Spirit Power.¡± Awooo? (How? I didn¡¯t aim at the human?) ¡°You amplified it ten-fold just now. Even the residual Spirit Power was enough.¡± Woof woof! (If the residuals are this powerful, doesn¡¯t that mean I¡¯m already very strong!}) ¡°In theory, if the Beast Master woke up without slicing you up, yes.¡± Awoooo? (Can I escape under the cover of night in time?) Schuck: ¡°¡­¡± After a while, Bai Qi finally woke up, feeling a splitting headache, much like a hangover. ¡°That Beta guy, daring to use Soul Whisper on me, it¡¯s like betrayal¡­¡± Bai Qi diligently recalled everything that had happened before. The fact that Beta had stunned him directly with spirit power left him both angry and a little surprised. Being able to knock him out directly through spirit power, how many times had the Mind Helmet amplified this guy¡¯s spirit power? Well, it doesn¡¯t seem too bad, if I secretly use this in a future battle, I guess not many Beast Masters can withstand it. Even if it doesn¡¯t work on Beast Masters, it¡¯s probably a considerable shock for pets as well. I should find Alpha and test it out together. Awoooo¡­ (Human, you¡¯re awake, how do you feel?) As Bai Qi was contemplating on the battlefield use of the Mind Helmet, Beta came running over with a servile look on his face, his mechanical arm even holding a basket of Angel Fruits, clearly demonstrating his understanding of the rules. ¡°You dumb dog, you need to learn how to control your spirit power.¡± Bai Qi patted Beta¡¯s head gently as a reminder, causing Beta, who had been prepared for a slicing, to be taken aback. But before he could relax, he suddenly felt a force from the hand Bai Qi had placed on his head. Bai Qi¡¯s voice also turned cold. ¡°If you injure me again, get ready to be sliced up!¡± Awooo¡­ (I understand¡­) Seeing Beta relenting, Bai Qi finally nodded satisfactorily. Looking at the Mind Helmet set aside, he said, ¡°Schuck, make me a spirit isolation helmet when you get a chance. Otherwise, I fear this fool might turn me into an idiot.¡± ¡°I¡¯m already designing it, it should be ready soon.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this. He then turned his gaze back to Beta and said, ¡°The shock just now was indeed strong. Soul Whisper is a bit inappropriate. We might as well rename it Spirit Storm.¡± Awoooo? (Spirit Storm? Sounds powerful, I like it!) Beta was obviously very pleased with the name of his new skill, he immediately wanted to put on the helmet again and give it another try. But seeing Bai Qi¡¯s murderous gaze, he backed down. ¡°Go and work on your control skills before the Spirit Isolation Helmet is ready. Otherwise, it¡¯s useless if your spirit power is too dispersed, no matter how strong it is.¡± Awooo¡­ (Yes, yes, yes, I¡¯ll go and practice right away¡­) Looking at the Mind Helmet that Bai Qi had sealed away, Beta was unbearably distressed. But thinking of a certain bald professor¡¯s experience, he suddenly got a burst of energy. One day, I¡¯ll be such an inspiring figure! Hmm, isn¡¯t it the same idea in the scriptures that humans give? I got it! Beta seemed to have figured out some key point and immediately entered a state of meditation, leaving Bai Qi somewhat puzzled. Why is this guy suddenly so obedient? Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion, then sent the new design of the Spirit- Control Orb to Schuck, saying, ¡°Schuck, hurry up and make me a prototype. I¡¯ll go find Cha to test its effects.¡± Zhuge Chen wasn¡¯t nearby, so Bai Qiucha, who already had all his contract slots filled, was naturally the best choice to test the Spirit-Control Orb. The assembly hall. Bai Qiucha walked out of the portal, glanced at his name at the top of the scoreboard, and his eyes became even more resolute. Ever since Bai Qi returned from the Thousand Cliff Stone Forest, apart from seeking notes from him at fixed times every day, he hardly ever came to the training. The instructors seemed to accept this behavior and never listed Bai Qi¡¯s scores. But everyone knew that if Bai Qi came back, he would probably be the one in first place. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Cha? You¡¯re still in this mood even after getting first place again?¡± Xiao Yuan, who was just one point behind Bai Qiucha, stepped forward and chuckled, ¡°Is it because without Bai Qi here it feels a bit dull?¡± Bai Qiucha said: ¡°The pressure from you guys is huge, Xiao Yuan. I¡¯ve been giving it my all. I just feel like something¡¯s missing.¡± Xiao Yuan laughed, ¡°That¡¯s right, without Bai Qi, this anomaly, leading the way, I also feel there¡¯s no motivation to chase.¡± ¡°Cut it out, you two freaks, stop reflecting here. At least leave some room for us normal people to survive. We¡¯re on the verge of collapsing¡­¡± Bai Yuxiao walked over with a contemptuous look on his face, complaining, ¡°Because of you two, the instructors have raised the pass mark several times already. If this continues, I¡¯ll be beaten by my dad again.¡± ¡°Be grateful. If Bai Qi were still here, the pass mark would probably increase even faster.¡± Bai Yuxiao waved his hand at these words, ¡°No way. I heard from my dad that Bai Qi has been hanging out in the Tower of Knowledge lately. It¡¯d be strange to run into him.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Qiucha suddenly poked Bai Yuxiao, and then pointed forward, ¡°Look, a ¡®ghost¡¯ is coming.¡± Bai Yuxiao followed the direction of Bai Qiucha¡¯s finger and saw Bai Qi running towards them in a hurry. Oh my god, does he have some sort of magical mouth? What he calls, comes? Let¡¯s do it again, I want to become the strongest! Chapter 241 - Chapter 241: Chapter 237: Group Attack Chapter 241: Chapter 237: Group Attack Translator: 549690339 ¡°Is class over already? Perfect timing, Cha, I want to do an experiment with you. Bring your Thunder Rat.¡± It was only then that Bai Qi noticed he¡¯d spent the whole day in the secret realm, seeing Bai Qiucha, Xiao Yuan and others gathered at the assembly hall exit. ¡°Thunder Rat? I got it.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Bai Qiucha immediately understood, took out the Thunder Rat from the Bone Dragon Secret Realm, held it in his arms, and headed towards Bai Qi. ¡°Wait a minute, Bai Qi. Can¡¯t you think about Brother Cha all the time when there are benefits? Leave something for us too.¡± Seeing the two were about to leave, Bai Yuxiao immediately stepped in front of them. But Bai Qi appeared indifferent, ¡°I don¡¯t mind making a Spirit-Control Orb for you, but you better first persuade the teacher and be prepared psychologically to lose a contract slot.¡± ¡°Uncle? Uh, never mind.¡± Seeing Bai Qi invoking Bai Heguang, Bai Yuxiao instantly chickened out and categorically stopped talking about the benefits. Xiao Yuan, who understood Bai Qi¡¯s current situation, curiously countered, ¡°Didn¡¯t you officially join the analysis team, Bai Qi? How do you have time to study other things?¡± Bai Qi replied, ¡°I had some insights in the analysis team, so I urgently asked Cha to test the result.¡± Strictly speaking, his inspiration actually came from Lu Qing¡¯s mechanical girl. He had to rush back as soon as this experiment was over; otherwise, he couldn¡¯t explain it to Lan Ke. ¡°I see¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan understood, ¡°Then I won¡¯t disturb you.¡± Saying that, Xiao Yuan paused and laughed, ¡°Oh, right. I almost forgot to congratulate you for getting another core patent. As far as I know, you are currently the first in the Federation to have two core patents.¡± ¡°Core patents? Two of them?!¡± Hearing Xiao Yuan¡¯s words, Bai Yuxiao was astonished. He looked at Bai Qi as if he was seeing a monster, ¡°Bai Qi, how is your brain wired? You train your pets so well and yet you still have time to study patents?¡± ¡°Uh, it¡¯s all right.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head awkwardly. It was a good thing he didn¡¯t tell him that the Spirit-Control Orb might also become a core patent. Otherwise, this guy would probably go crazy, right? ¡°Suddenly, I feel so stupid¡­¡± Seeing Bai Qi admit it, Bai Yuxiao suddenly became incredibly dejected and many others felt the same way. For example, Gu Shan and Zhou Yan¡­ ¡°Well, I¡¯d better get going.¡± Seeing several people suddenly in a state of dejection, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel a little dumbfounded, so he immediately called Bai Qiucha to go to the Association¡¯s public training field. ¡°Bai Qi, you asked me to bring the Thunder Rat, is it about the Spirit-Control Orb?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, I modified the structure of the Spirit-Control Orb a bit, and wanted you to test the results.¡± Bai Qi took out a brand-new version of the Spirit-Control Orb and handed it to Bai Qiucha, ¡°You use this Spirit-Control Orb to contract once again.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, took the Spirit-Control Orb, and began to skillfully infuse his own spirit power. ¡°Has the spirit power storage capacity of the Spirit-Control Orb increased?¡± After injecting a large amount of spirit power, Bai Qiucha still didn¡¯t feel the limit, which made him a little surprised. Wasn¡¯t it said that it is difficult to coordinate between runes and machinery, so it is temporarily impossible to increase the contract limit? Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Yes, but the Thunder Rat is very familiar with you, so it¡¯s ok if it¡¯s not full.¡± The contracting of a beast through the Spirit-Control Orb consumes stored spirit power. In the case of Bai Qiucha and the Thunder Rat, which were already familiar to each other, it was just a formality, there was no need to fill it up. ¡°Ok.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded in agreement, lifted the Spirit-Control Orb, lightly tapped it on the head of the Thunder Rat, a new rune suddenly appeared and quickly branded itself on the Thunder Rat. There was suddenly a new voice in Bai Qiucha¡¯s mind. ¡°Is that you, Thunder Rat?¡± Hearing the Thunder Rat, who was also curiously asking him, Bai Qiucha¡¯s face once again showed a hint of astonishment. Although the previous Spirit-Control Orb could establish a connection between him and the Thunder Rat, he could not understand the Thunder Rat¡¯s words. He was simply guessing the Thunder Rat¡¯s actions based on that thin connection. Now, he could clearly perceive the Thunder Rat¡¯s thoughts, and the Thunder Rat could do the same. ¡°Cha, can you communicate normally with the Thunder Rat now? Like with the Bone Dragon.¡± Seeing Bai Qiucha¡¯s expression, Bai Qi knew that his design was a success. But out of caution, he asked again. ¡°Yes, although it¡¯s not as clear as with the Bone Dragon, but I can indeed understand the Thunder Rat¡¯s words.¡± Bai Qiucha¡¯s eyes were shining, ¡°Bai Qi, how did you manage to do this? Did you contract outside of the contract slot?¡± ¡°How is that possible.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, ¡°The contract is the same as before, I just enhanced the communication structure a bit, and apart from that, the binding force of the contract is not as strong as it used to be.¡± ¡°The binding force has weakened?¡± Bai Qi patted Bai Qiucha on the shoulder, ¡°Yes, so maintain a good relationship with the Thunder Rat, otherwise if he runs away one day, I won¡¯t be responsible.¡± ¡°I get it now.¡± Bai Qiucha gave a nod, lightly tapping the head of the explosive rat as if about to say something poetic, when the startled rat suddenly discharged a strong burst of electricity, gifting Bai Qiucha a hairdo for free. The Spirit-Control Orb presently was more accurately a connector of sorts, although it could form a bond with a pet beast, the strength of such a bond depended on the user¡¯s persuasive power. However, looking at Bai Qiucha, it seemed he wasn¡¯t particularly proficient at this. ¡°I¡¯ll give this to you then, remember to give me feedback so I can make modifications later.¡± Looking at the large-eyed stare-down between man and beast, Bai Qi didn¡¯t linger around for much longer, directly heading to the Tower of Knowledge. The problem of the Spirit Controller Contract and communication with the beast was solved, but it seems like it also created a dissolution problem for the Spirit Controller. Didn¡¯t other ordinary people become petrified within minutes due to the explosive rat, like Bai Qiucha, Four Stage Beast Master? Tsk, he¡¯d have to tell the Thirteenth Bureau and President Qin that before popularizing the Spirit-Control Orb; he likely would have to get them to sign a contract of life and death first. Otherwise, the compensation alone would bankrupt him. Tower of Knowledge. As Bai Qi stepped into the gateway, he saw Lu Qing walking towards him. ¡°Bai Qi, what on earth have you been up to all day?¡± Seeing Bai Qi finally appear, Lu Qing¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. While the teacher had encouraged her to learn Bai Qi¡¯s way of thinking, although somewhat unhappy about it, she had to admit that Bai Qi was indeed more adapted to thinking out of the box than she was. But for all the trouble she had talking herself into following Bai Qi, he had just left her hanging all day, how could she not be upset? ¡°Nothing much, just inspired by your mechanical girl, I resolved a few issues.¡± Having understood the mechanization of the rune structure, Bai Qi effortlessly cracked a few tough issues. So, he was in a particularly good mood, and found Lu Qing somewhat more pleasing to the eye than usual. ¡°Inspired by the Mechanical Girl?¡± Upon hearing this, Lu Qing grew even more puzzled. She had long since studied the runes on the Mechanical Girl, and although there was nothing specifically outstanding about them, they clearly had many flaws when compared to the White Meeh. ¡°You haven¡¯t studied mechanics, so it won¡¯t be easy for me to explain all at once. I¡¯ll get around to explaining it another day when you have the time.¡± Bai Qi nodded and headed straight to the research group, bypassing Lu Qing. Although he thought he had overcome the conflict between the functioning of the runes and the mechanics, the analysis of the White Meeh was still at a standstill. Regardless, he still needed to participate. Besides, he was somewhat curious about the technique the White Meeh used for multiple rune structure system parallel execution and flexible switching. After all, the placement of the White Meeh¡¯s rune structure was nothing like the mechanical arrangement style he was familiar with. Having seen Bai Qi¡¯s demeanor, Lu Qing, who had originally decided to go report to Lan Ke, changed her mind and followed Bai Qi to the research group. Just like when Bai Qi left, President Qin and Master Xiao were still arguing. Only now, their discussions were no longer about theories alone, but had begun to involve hands-on examples, trying to convince each other with practical cases. Looking at those two spirited individuals, there was a slight twitch in Bai Qi¡¯s eye. He asked, ¡°You two haven¡¯t been arguing all day long, have you?¡± ¡°Strictly speaking, they¡¯ve been arguing for three days straight.¡± Lu Qing adjusted her glasses and said, ¡°I suggest you first get these two to stop. Otherwise, it would be difficult for you to continue your research.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think it¡¯s affecting anything though.¡± Glancing at the Rune Masters engrossed in their own research, Bai Qi said, ¡°Let them keep arguing for a couple more days. President Qin is a master; he can¡¯t hold up for much longer.¡± No sooner had he finished speaking than President Qin, who was engaged in a heated argument with Xiao Ding, twitched his ears. He immediately stopped, turned around, looked at Bai Qi, and snapped, ¡°You little stinker, speaking ill of me behind my back. Are you itching for a trashing?!¡± Bai Qi scratched his head and looked at President Qin, who intended to vent his anger at him. He replied, ¡°Should I say it to your face next time?¡± ¡°You ¡± President Qin was on the verge of exploding at his remarks, but seeing Bai Qi pretending to be innocent, his anger evaporated instantly. ¡°Forget it, it¡¯s embarrassing to quarrel in front of youngsters. We will talk about our matters later.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Master Xiao also realized his lapse, instantly regaining his usual composure. He addressed Bai Qi, ¡°The preliminary analysis of the White Meeh has basically been completed. The subsequent difficulties will be greater, so don¡¯t put too much pressure on yourselves. Just observe, otherwise it will be exhausting.¡± ¡°I understand, thank you, Master Xiao.¡± Lu Qing obediently nodded her head. Master Xiao wasn¡¯t looking down on them, the failure to popularize rune knowledge was in part because it wasn¡¯t fit for rote learning, as it could inflict severe trauma to the spirit. In simple terms, if you stare too much at the rune, even if you don¡¯t have trypophobia, you would develop one. ¡°See, problem solved.¡± Seeing the two of them fold, Bai Qi smiled triumphantly, and then went back to studying the rune structure of his White Meeh. Despite the research group having a complete holographic projection, Bai Qi preferred to think about it himself. After all, only by personally experiencing it could he deepen his understanding. After memorizing all the blueprints, Bai Qi roughly simulated a rune structure in his mind. But at the same time, he also noticed some problems. ¡°Um? Why are there a few abandoned rune routes here?¡± Chapter 242 - Chapter 242: Chapter 238: Rune Stacking Chapter 242: Chapter 238: Rune Stacking Translator: 549690339 Bai Qi once again picked up the blueprint and indeed noticed the presence of these discarded runes. ¡°Discarded runes?¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Lu Qing appeared somewhat puzzled and took a look at the blueprint, saying, ¡°These runes are familiar to me, they¡¯re used to buffer external energy impacts, not discarded runes.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Bai Qi gave a slight nod, still feeling like something was off. His eyes darted around, and he immediately rushed to the hall to study the White Meeh. Even though all group data was shared, the processed data still wasn¡¯t as clear as observing the original object. ¡°Found it.¡± Soon enough, Bai Qi found the runes he had just noticed on the heels of the White Meeh¡¯s feet. As Lu Qing had mentioned, these runes seemed to be used to buffer energy impacts, and didn¡¯t serve any apparent purpose. Bai Qi stared at the runes in front of him with a confused look, unable to figure out the issue. He decided to hop onto a flying device and conduct a thorough inspection on the White Meeh, and, indeed, found similar runes in other locations. ¡°They¡¯re evenly distributed at varying contact points, ostensibly working as buffers, but something seems off.¡± Bai Qi looked down at the White Meeh in front of him, all the while recalling the battle scenes with the Black Sky Meeh. ¡°It seems like the Black Sky Meeh only reacts after absorbing an impact?¡± Looking at the various random arrangements of runes, Bai Qi seemed to have an idea and ran over to a holographic projector and started operating it. Lu Qing, who had followed Bai Qi to the projector and noticed him drawing on the holographic image of the White Meeh, was curious but didn¡¯t interrupt, simply observing silently. Simultaneously, the composed President Qin and Xiao Ding, having noticed Bai Qi¡¯s actions, set aside their tasks and gathered around Bai Qi to watch. After a short while, Bai Qi finally stopped. The holographic projection of the White Meeh now displayed a brand-new rune structure that Bai Qi had highlighted. This structure ran through the entire rune structure of the White Meeh, yet none of them served as a core rune. It seemed more like a link connecting these different rune systems. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is, a base rune structure, with multiple rune structures designed on top of it in three dimensions, each independent yet interconnected. When the exposed sensing runes detect external energy, they can react accordingly. This layered design; the Law Emperor really was ingenious.¡± Looking at the endlessly rotating new structure in front of him, Bai Qi had an epiphany. The multi-rune structure of the White Meeh, which had previously puzzled him, instantly became clear as crystal. ¡°But why does this thing look so much like a slave contract? The Rune Meeh shouldn¡¯t need this, should it?¡± Having solved one problem, Bai Qi was struck by a new question. ¡°Because within this mech, the soul of a legendary ferocious beast is bound.¡± Hearing the voice beside him, Bai Qi woke from his reverie, realizing that he was surrounded by people. ¡°Uh, what¡¯re you all looking at?¡± Being stared at by so many people, Bai Qi awkwardly scratched his head, quickly realizing they were all drawn in by the hidden rune system he had just uncovered. Xiao Ding let out a heavy sigh, saying, ¡°I never thought that the hidden core system we were searching for all this time would be found so easily by you, should we just admit that we¡¯re getting old?¡± ¡°This is the core system?¡± Bai Qi froze upon hearing the words, clearly emerging with a sense of newfound importance. Xiao Ding continued, ¡°The Law Emperor wasn¡¯t the first person to invent a Rune Puppet, but Rune Puppets reached their peak during the Era of the Law Emperor because of the layered rune system he invented.¡± ¡°Expanding runes from two-dimensional to three-dimensional is the primary objective of our analysis group.¡± Upon hearing Xiao Ding¡¯s words, Bai Qi was surprised, ¡°So, does that mean I finished early?¡± ¡°In your dreams.¡± President Qin smacked Bai Qi¡¯s head with irritation, saying, ¡°The core system is just the foundation. The additional subsystems are the source of the White Meeh¡¯s abilities, but you have indeed saved us a whole lot of trouble.¡± At President Qin¡¯s words, everyone nodded in agreement, once again acknowledging the incredibly gifted young man. As renowned Rune Masters of the Federation, they of course had an understanding of the layered rune system from the Era of the Law Emperor. However, this system doesn¡¯t have many constraints, and the more additional subsystems there are, the harder it becomes to detect the core system. For legendary combat powers like the White Mech, which had over ten additional subsystems, it was definitely a challenging task to identify them. That¡¯s why they were divided into smaller groups, intending to identify all the additional subsystems, then find a common thread. Unexpectedly, Bai Qi had managed to uncover them all at once using some ¡°discarded runes¡± they had overlooked. Although it hadn¡¯t been verified yet, it seemed highly likely given Xiao Ding¡¯s expressions. ¡°So, it¡¯s not finished yet¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi came to an understanding and asked Xiao Ding curiously, ¡°Master Xiao, you mentioned earlier that the soul of a legendary ferocious beast was bound here, is that true?¡± Xiao Ding nodded and said, ¡°You didn¡¯t think that Rune Meehs were all controlled remotely by Beast Masters, did you?¡± Bai Qi painted an awkward smile, quite frankly, that was exactly what he had originally thought. ¡°The Era of the Law Emperor was not like the present time, where the Mechanical Engineering Department can possess computational abilities far exceeding that of ordinary pets through a spiritual awakening. Back then, humans did not have the means to control spiritual awakenings. So, in order to ensure the flexibility of the Rune Puppets, the Law Emperor came up with a way to replace human control with the souls of Ferocious Beasts.¡± Xiao Ding looked at the White Mech in front of him and said, ¡°The strength of the soul bound by the Mech determines the number of rune systems it can bear. If a Mech, like the White Mech, possessing Legendary Combat Power, did not possess the soul of a Legendary creature, how could it carry such a powerful energy?¡± Upon hearing Xiao Ding¡¯s words, Bai Qi finally understood. He devoted a huge amount of effort into wondering where the Rune Meeh¡¯s control system was located, only to find out it was the soul of a Ferocious Beast. That said, the power and energy that drove the General Terracotta and kept it moving could also be the soul of a Ferocious Beast? The act of extracting the soul and placing it in the Mech seemed very interesting¡­ Pure curiosity appeared once again on Bai Qi¡¯s face, while Lu Qing was still immersed in Bai Qi¡¯s previous actions. He had effortlessly solved the problem that the analysis team had been working on for several weeks. Was his talent really that monstrous? ¡°Don¡¯t belittle yourself. You have done quite well so far, it¡¯s just that sometimes you have to learn to look at a problem from a different perspective.¡± Professor Dong walked up to Lu Qing and smiled gently, ¡°The reason Bai Qi can see what we don¡¯t see is that he never becomes obsessed with the problem itself.¡± ¡°Since I met Bai Qi, I have been able to figure out many problems that have puzzled me for years.¡± ¡°Not obsessed with the problem itself?¡± Upon hearing this, Lu Qing pondered. It seemed that Bai Qi never really focused on studying one thing in depth, but he always found some unexpected breakthroughs. So, being distracted isn¡¯t necessarily detrimental? Lu Qing shook her head, dispelling this absurd thought. As human ability has its limits. If she were to do as Bai Qi did, she would probably end up achieving nothing. It¡¯s better to stay on your own path. With that thought, Lu Qing¡¯s expression became firm, and the shock caused by Bai Qi previously also completely disappeared. Bai Qi didn¡¯t notice Lu Qing¡¯s changes. He was bursting with curiosity, after learning new knowledge from Xiao Ding, and kept questioning him. ¡°Master Xiao, does such a core contract also have the effect of preserving souls?¡± ¡°Since the soul of a Ferocious Beast can assist in fighting, it should retain consciousness, right? Wouldn¡¯t it rebel?¡± ¡°Also, what exactly is the method of extracting the soul and sealing it? A Slave Contract should not have this capability.¡± ¡°And there¡¯s also¡­¡± Looking at Bai Qi, who was continuously asking questions, Xiao Ding frowned slightly, but before he could interrupt Bai Qi, President Qin at his side seemed a bit impatient. ¡°The legend is busy, I can answer these questions for you.¡± President Qin looked unhappily at Bai Qi, ¡°If someone misguides you in your cultivation path, that wouldn¡¯t be good.¡± Upon hearing President Qin¡¯s words, Xiao Ding¡¯s face turned sour, ¡°Your method is wrong, isn¡¯t it? You only focus on external supplementation, ignoring the training of the pet¡¯s self-recovery ability. Such reliance on the battlefield is a death sentence.¡± ¡°Hmph, seems like I¡¯ve spent more time on the battlefield than you, are you sure you want to argue about that with me?¡± Seeing the two about to argue again, Bai Qi had a bit of a headache. He still wanted to ask more confidential information, but how could he ask when these two were arguing? ¡°Well, I actually think you two don¡¯t need to argue at all.¡± As soon as Bai Qi finished speaking, the two instantly stopped. President Qin directly asked, ¡°Then Bai Qi, who do you believe is right?¡± Xiao Ding also stopped speaking, his eyes fixed on Bai Qi, apparently interested in Bai Qi¡¯s views. Feeling the intensity of their gaze, Bai Qi also felt somewhat intimidated, but in order to be able to ask the questions he needed, he said, ¡°Master Xiao focuses on long-term development, and even the slightest advantage can accumulate into an absolute lead; while President Qin focuses on immediate effects, recovering combat power as quickly as possible to avoid accidents, right?¡± The two nodded. In truth, both of them possessed these two healing methods, but they were unwilling to compromise on which one is more important. Finally, someone has put these two items together, and they wanted to hear Bai Qi¡¯s opinions. Seeing the two agree with him, Bai Qi quickly stated his point of view. ¡°Since both of you believe your ideas are correct, why not combine them?¡± Upon hearing this, Xiao Ding shook his head and said, ¡°Although pets can master multiple healing skills at the same time, if put on the battlefield, there will inevitably be a focus. After all, these two types of skills require different precision control of energy.¡± ¡°But if it¡¯s like that, why not just not give it to the pets?¡± Bai Qi pointed towards the stack of rune systems and said, ¡°Didn¡¯t we study the White Mech in order to create pet healing machinery?¡± Chapter 243 - Chapter 243: Chapter 239: Arrival of the Thirteenth Bureau Chapter 243: Chapter 239: Arrival of the Thirteenth Bureau Translator: 549690339 Seeing everyone fall silent, Bai Qi continued, ¡°Couldn¡¯t we simply utilize the overlaid rune system of the White Meeh and couple it with these two systems?¡± ¡°You kiddo, are you treating us like fools?¡± President Qin retorted, ¡°The method for constraining the soul with Rune Meeh has been lost. The reason the association is so interested in the White Meeh is to see whether this method could be recreated.¡± ¡°Otherwise, even if we perfectly replicated the White Meeh, it would just be a pile of scrap metal.¡± Bai Qi, understanding this, realized why the association arranged such complex logistics, their main aim was this. ¡°But, President, didn¡¯t you think of trying something mechanical? Even without a spiritual awakening, the mere healing device is good enough. Didn¡¯t you previously bring out the healing pod to help us recover our strength?¡± Upon hearing this, Xiao Ding shook his head and said, ¡°The healing pod currently only works for Beast Masters, and it¡¯s expensive to manufacture, so it¡¯s impossible to make it available to the whole Federation. The Moon Night Tower has been studying methods to improve it for years, but with limited results. Otherwise, we wouldn¡¯t have placed our hopes on the White Meeh.¡± ¡°Before the healing pod makes a significant breakthrough, our best hope is to try and replicate the White Meeh.¡± As Xiao Ding said these words, respected experts like President Qin and Professor Dong fell into silence. They had all experienced battles with the Ferocious Beast Tribe and understood the impact of not having proper medical methods. Although there are more Support Beastmasters now than ever before, it¡¯s clear that these fearless machines were more reliable. After all, no one knew when the next battle between the Federation and the Beasts will begin or how long the next war would last. The best they could do was to be as prepared as possible. ¡°Well, we don¡¯t necessarily have to replicate the White Meeh perfectly, but simply put the needed rune system into the machine.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head and said, ¡°Even if we cannot combine the two healing systems, we can separate them into two machines.¡± ¡°Bai Qi, I know you¡¯re a student specializing in mech warfare, and you have a talent for runes, but mechanics and runes aren¡¯t that easy to combine.¡± Seeing this, Professor Dong patiently explained to Bai Qi, ¡°The precision of the circuit distribution in the Mechanical System is not inferior to the Rune System; the coexistence of the two systems can easily cause interference.¡± Indeed, he was the first to think of arranging the rune system using the distribution method of the Mechanical System. In the vast Federation, was there not a single person who understood both mechanics and runes? It was a complete mess. A smile unconsciously appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face. Xiang Li, who had guessed something, immediately responded, ¡°Bai Qi, have you solved the conflict between the Spirit-Control Orb Machine and the runes?¡± As soon as Xiang Li said this, all eyes returned to Bai Qi. Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t say I¡¯ve solved the conflict, it¡¯s more like I avoided it.¡± He then shared his simple idea with everyone, with no intention to keep it a secret. After all, this was just an idea. Once understood, many people could do it. However, as Bai Qi finished speaking, the way Xiao Ding, Xiang Li and others looked at Bai Qi had changed considerably. ¡°Unable to avoid conflict, so just integrate it?¡± With a solemn expression, President Qin asked, ¡°Bai Qi, did you come up with all this yourself?¡± Bai Qi shook his head and said, ¡°Kind of, the inspiration came from Lu Qing¡¯s Mechanical Girl.¡± ¡°Mechanical Girl?¡± Upon hearing this, Xiang Li was taken aback. He knew of the awakening of the Mechanical Girl, even though he was not directly involved. It was one of the association¡¯s experiments for replicating mechs. But only a few of the mechanical series had been successful, so it wasn¡¯t used as a significant reference. Although, hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, did the method of integrating the Mechanical System and the Rune System come from the Mechanical Girl? ¡°Yes, the Mechanical Girl is a Rune Structure, but it can be awakened through the Mechanical System, which means that runes and mechanics are inherently complementary.¡± Bai Qi shrugged. ¡°From a certain point of view, shouldn¡¯t the Rune Mech be considered the ancestor of the Mechanical System? Other than the control system and energy structure, they¡¯re quite similar.¡± Everyone fell silent again at his words. The Rune System was the ancestor of the Mechanical System? Only someone as young as Bai Qi would have such an idea, right? After all, the Rune System and the Mechanical System were two independent and mature systems that have developed over thousands of years. Normally, who would put these two systems together? But maybe this was the reason why Bai Qi could always come up with novel ideas? Thinking about this, many of the masters in the room had realizations. They looked at the smiling Professor Dong and began to entertain the idea of studying mechanics too. ¡°But for a structure as simple as the Spirit-Control Orb, if we¡¯re thinking about large-scale machines, are you sure that there won¡¯t be any issues?¡± After considering for a while, Xiao Ding posed a question. ¡°I can¡¯t.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi immediately shook his head and said, ¡°I just said that mechanics and runes could coexist. As for the specific design¡­ ¡± ¡°Great masters, you certainly are all overestimating me. I¡¯m just afirst-year student¡­¡± You finally remember that you¡¯re just a first-year student! Did the Federation have a student with two core patents at the same time?! No, there may soon be another one! The technology of mechanical and rune fusion, this was absolutely an unprecedented game-changer for both the Rune Department and the Mechanical Engineering Department! Seeing the ¡®you¡¯re-thinking-too-much¡¯ expression on Bai Qi¡¯s face, Xiao Ding and Xiang Li were left staring at each other, and Lan Ke, who had been in charge of the entire situation in the Tower of Knowledge, suddenly appeared, saying, ¡°Indeed, President¡¯s decision to let you join the analysis team was correct.¡± ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, saying, ¡°I was just lucky, I guess there are many people who thought about it, but just didn¡¯t put it into practice.¡± ¡°Perhaps that¡¯s true, but at least these things have not yet appeared in the Federation¡¯s patent catalog.¡± Lan Ke gave a faint smile and said, ¡°I¡¯ve just filed your patent application. You¡¯ll soon become the youngest person in Federation history to hold three core patents.¡± Wow, that¡¯s fast? But speaking of it, does three core patents mean he can just lie back and rake in the money from now on? Xiang Li slapped President Qin on the shoulder, unable to help but laugh, ¡°Lao Qin, I thinkyou¡¯d better let Heguang drop by the patent office and leave a contact for Bai Qi. It¡¯s too much trouble for him to apply for it every few days.¡± It wasn¡¯t a careless remark. The patent that Lan Ke applied for was probably just the mechanical layout method of the runes, and the Spirit-Control Orb and the Spirit Power¡¯s storage device hadn¡¯t been reported yet. If it¡¯s reported, there might be a few more added to the list. ¡°For the first time, I find your words quite sensible. I¡¯ll ask Heguang to handle it.¡± President Qin agreed with Xiang Li. In less than half a year since this kid became a Beast Master, he¡¯d already trotted out so much stuff. God knows what odd things he¡¯d come up with next. ¡°Uh, President, Master Xiang, stop teasing me.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head with some speechlessness, ¡°Um, I just remembered that there¡¯s a class in the training camp, I¡¯ll go ahead first.¡± Having said that, without turning his head, Bai Qi ran out of the analysis team. With three legends and a bunch of masters gazing at him, Bai Qi felt enormous pressure. Anyway, he already knew why the White Meeh¡¯s multiple rune operation system worked, so there was no need to go there again for the time being. But that technology of binding the soul of a ferocious beast to a Mech could be worth learning. After the big guys figured it out, he could learn then. ¡°Mission accomplished, time to learn¡­¡± Upon seeing Bai Qi leave so abruptly, the masters were all taken aback. Bai Qi proposed this line of thought. If the research continued, he would definitely be the biggest contributor. The honor it represented, not to mention the rewards afterwards, would suffice for Bai Qi to enjoy for a lifetime. But instead, he just ran away. ¡°Perhaps it is because of this lack of concern that he can think of what we cannot.¡± Professor Dong smiled as he watched Bai Qi leave and turned to Xiao Ding and President Qin, saying, ¡°You two will have to work hard on the two healing rune systems.¡± Xiao Ding and President Qin looked at each other upon hearing this and harrumphed as they walked away. It was clear that they were already starting to design the relevant rune structures. They had not fully understood Bai Qi¡¯s theory yet, but if the basic rune design was completed first, then subsequent modifications would be another project. Seeing their behavior, Lan Ke also had a smile on his face. She patted a thoughtful-looking Lu Qing and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go help out. Just do what you can.¡± ¡°Okay, teacher.¡± Lu Qing nodded, glanced at the direction Bai Qi left, hesitated for a moment, performed some operations on his badge, and immediately felt refreshed, quickly immersing herself in her work. Two weeks later. Hum¡­Hum¡­Hum¡­ The vibrating sound of the phone woke Bai Qi from his deep sleep. With Bai Qi¡¯s abrupt getting up, the rune books piled on him scattered all over the place. Ever since Bai Qi solved the problem that was troubling the analysis team, Lan Ke had granted him the privilege of borrowing books, and Bai Qi took full advantage, sweeping out the books he hadn¡¯t read in batches. He obviously couldn¡¯t read them all, but he could first have Schuck record it. The only issue was that pets couldn¡¯t be summoned in the library, and various photographic and recording devices couldn¡¯t be used. Otherwise, Bai Qi could have copied it all in the library. ¡°Are they looking for me so early? Could it be that they¡¯ve found the method to bind souls?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in bewilderment, but after seeing the series of messages on his phone, he suddenly perked up. ¡°The Thirteenth Bureau has arrived, gather in the assembly hall quickly.¡± Time flew by, it was already time for the joint examination by the Thirteenth Bureau and the Association. Does this mean his mythical resources and Seven-stage technology were here? Chapter 244 - Chapter 244: Chapter 240: What a Cunning Fox... Chapter 244: Chapter 240: What a Cunning Fox¡­ Translator: 549690339 j ¡ã Six Tower. An emaciated, white-haired old man was slowly walking toward the assembly hall accompanied by Zhao Futu. Following behind them were Yi Yu and the other members of the Thirteenth Bureau. ¡°President Zhao, long time no see. You are still full of energy. Unlike an ordinary person like me, who is nearing the end of his life¡­¡± The white-haired old man was slightly hunched. Compared to the towering figure of Zhao Futu, he looked even more fragile. But there was no hint of disdain in Zhao Futu¡¯s eyes. He smiled, ¡°Director Wang, you are still fond of joking. Who in the entire Federation would dare to belittle you-an ¡®ordinary person¡¯?¡± Wang Jian, the director of the Thirteenth Bureau, was also its founder. Although he lacked Talent, he managed the vast Thirteenth Bureau effectively and there was a trend of gradually replacing the Beast Master Association. Perhaps his combat power was zero, but when it came to tactics, probably few people in the entire Federation had better ones. Upon hearing Zhao Futu¡¯s words, Wang Jian laughed, ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to everyone¡¯s face. In a few years, when I am buried in the soil, I won¡¯t be useful anymore. Then, the work of the Thirteenth Bureau will need President Zhao¡¯s care.¡± Zhao Futu glanced at Yi Yu, who was closely following Wang Jian, and said, ¡°President Wang, haven¡¯t you already found a successor? Perhaps it will be our Association who needs help in the future.¡± ¡°President Zhao jests. You could easily hold your office for several more decades given your current stamina. And hasn¡¯t your Association also found a successor?¡± The two exchanged a smile and stepped into the assembly hall. The news about joining forces with the Thirteenth Bureau for the joint examination had already informed all the trainees. Therefore, Bai Qiucha and others were waiting early. Seeing the Beastmasters from the Thirteenth Bureau following Wang Jian, they all showed their eagerness for battle. Wang Jian looked around, looked at Bai Qiucha and others who were full of vigor, and said, ¡°The special training of the Beast Master Association is still booming with talent as before. The Legends of the Federation in the future might emerge from here.¡± Zhao Futu smiled and said, ¡°Far from it, they still have a long way to go¡­¡± Looking at the two people who were going on about their business, Zhou Yan, who wanted to regain confidence in this competition, could hardly help himself. ¡°How long are these two going to talk? Let¡¯s start already.¡± Xiao Yuan gave a faint smile upon hearing these words and said, ¡°Wait. These two can talk. Without a few hours, they can¡¯t stop. And haven¡¯t you noticed that not everyone has arrived yet?¡± Hearing these words, Zhou Yan was stunned. She looked around and only then did she realize that Bai Qi was not there. ¡°Where is Bai Qi? Didn¡¯t anyone notify him?¡± Bai Qiucha sighed bitterly, and said, ¡°I have notified him. But this guy is not picking up my calls and there was no response when I knocked on his dorm door. He must be asleep.¡± This guy, he lacks discipline! I will go and tear his dormitory door down now.¡± Upon hearing these words, Zhou Yan couldn¡¯t help but complain. Before she could move, she was stopped by Lu Qing who said, ¡°Today is just a meeting, and there is no substantive assessment. There is no need to bother him.¡± Hearing Lu Qing¡¯s words, Zhou Yan was immediately surprised and said, ¡°Qinger, are you crazy? Don¡¯t you dislike Bai Qi the most?¡± Lu Qing adjusted her glasses and said, ¡°I never said I had a problem with Bai Qi. It¡¯s just purely academic competition. And Bai Qi is indeed better than me.¡± After Lu Qing said this, not only Zhou Yan, but also Xiao Yuan, Li Mu, and others who knew Lu Qing inside out were all a bit surprised. Has that Lu Qing, who always looked down on anyone as a slacker, changed? ¡®Well, Qinger, why don¡¯t you change back to your previous self? I¡¯m not used to you being this humble.¡± Looking at Lu Qing, who looked indifferent, with absolutely no pretense, Zhou Yan was a bit uncomfortable. But Lu Qing had no intent of answering, she turnedherheadandstartedreadingabook. After witnessing Bai Qi¡¯s many research achievements firsthand, she had completely understood the gap between herself and Bai Qi, and how naive her attitude was towards Bai Qi. The correct approach to someone better than you is to keep pursuing. So, after Bai Qi left that day, Lu Qing sent an apology message through the badge. However, for some reason, Bai Qi did not respond. Seeing Lu Qing like this, Zhou Yan also seemed to understand. Thinking about her state after being defeated by Bai Qi, she was instantly ashamed. So what if she lost? She wasn¡¯t the only one who lost. She could always win back later. With this thought, Zhou Yan immediately regained her usual enthusiasm for battle. She even planned to directly challenge Bai Qi as soon as he appeared. Just then, Wang Jian seemed to finally remember Bai Qi, the young man who was always on Yi Yu¡¯s lips. He looked around and said, ¡°Why didn¡¯t I see Bai Qi? I even need to thank him for bringing the Black Sky Meeh. The Thirteenth Bureau has benefited greatly this time.¡± Zhao Futu shook his head and said, ¡°Director Wang, you are too polite. Bai Qi must still be asleep now. You know, young people, their lifestyles are always somewhat irregular.¡± True, young people nowadays are full of energy. When they get busy, they forget to rest. It¡¯s quite normal to oversleep.¡± As soon as these two influential figures said these words, all the Beastmasters from both the Thirteenth Bureau and the Association fell silent. The two big bosses, are you sure your consciences don¡¯t hurt when you say these words? Who was it that abided by punctuality for all activities? Wasn¡¯t it you? Director Wang is too partial. I was only two seconds late last time and I was deducted half a month¡¯s allowance on the spot. But when it comes to Bai Qi, it becomes normal?¡± Seeing Wang Jian¡¯s nonchalant attitude, Tang Miao couldn¡¯t help but purse his lips. Wang Huai comforted him with a bitter smile, ¡°It¡¯s normal, if you were as good at making trouble as Bai Qi, Director Wang would probably not care about you.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll pass then.¡± Tangmiao couldn¡¯t help but stick out his tongue as he heard that, saying, ¡°Three core patents, I would never be able to research those, even if you beat me to death.¡± Bang! Just then, the door to the assembly hall suddenly opened. All eyes turned at the noise, shockingly discovering that the newcomer was none other than Bai Qi. ¡°This guy, he really just woke up.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s sleepy-eyed appearance, whether they were from the Association or the Thirteenth Bureau, the young Beastmasters were all somewhat speechless. This was after all a large-scale exchange activity between outstanding Beastmasters from two major departments ¨C couldn¡¯t he be a bit more serious about it? However, it was obvious that Bai Qi was oblivious to this. His gaze quickly swept over the team from the Thirteenth Bureau, and he quickly found Yi Yu¡¯s location. ¡°Minister Yi, what you promised me last time¡­¡± Bai Qi was cut off mid-sentence when he realized that he was being stared at by nearly a hundred eyes. Among them were big shots like Zhao Futu. He immediately reacted, cleared his throat and said, ¡°Minister Yi, long time no see.¡± ¡°Yes, long time no see.¡± Yi Yu smiled lightly, looked up and down at Bai Qi, and said, ¡°Bai Qi, have you been researching any new patents?¡± Well, wasn¡¯t she simply assuming that it was about patents? Everyone was surprised once again, but after looking at Bai Qi, they felt that it seemed pretty fitting. Over these two weeks, Bai Qi was immersed in his own world without paying too much attention, but the outside world was already swept up in a wave of excitement because of his research. The top search list was almost entirely filled with information about Bai Qi. The emergence of Rune Tier 2 Evolution prompts another surge in the Undead Department Beastmasters.¡± Behind the talented Bai Qi, is there anyone pulling the strings?¡± ¡°The owner of three core patents, when will Bai Qi top the Federation Rich List?¡± Although the third patent wasn¡¯t clearly mentioned, it didn¡¯t prevent Bai Qi from becoming nationally known in the Federation. Coupled with the Zhuge family¡¯s behind-the-scenes push, Bai Qi had already become a leader among the new generation. n Hearing Yi Yu¡¯s words, Bai Qi shook his head somewhat helplessly and said, Minister Yi, you think too highly of me. I¡¯m just a student. I just overslept because I stayed up too late reading yesterday.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­ as expected, all success has its reasons. It seems like we at the Thirteenth Bureau will have to strengthen our theoretical studies later.¡± Wang Jian laughed heartily at that, whereas Tangmiao and the others all looked bitter. They stared at Bai Qi with resentful faces. This guy, he managed to give them trouble even from a different department. Feeling those murderous gazes, Bai Qi pulled his neck in a little bit in disappointment, and quickly returned to the Special Training team. ¡°Since everyone is here, shall we start now?¡± Zhao Futu looked at Wang Jian. Wang Jian also nodded and said, ¡°President Zhao, please take the trouble to announce the competition details.¡± ¡°Well then, I will just say a few words.¡± Zhao Futu stepped forward and said, ¡°The main purpose of this joint competition between the Thirteenth Bureau and the Association¡¯s Special Training is to select outstanding talents and assign them to more appropriate positions.¡± ¡°President Wang and I will decide on your assignments based on your performance in this competition. Also, it¡¯s a crucial test for the members of the Special Training program to enter the Six Towers.¡± ¡°So, make sure to perform well.¡± Despite this brief introduction, the spirits of everyone present fluctuated again. There was a similar notification before departure from the Thirteenth Bureau, not to mention the Association. It actually involved their stay in the Thirteenth Bureau as well as their relocations. Simply put, what kind of training they would receive in the future largely depended on this competition. Seeing everyone taking the competition seriously, Zhao Futu nodded in satisfaction and continued, ¡°This exam is divided into two broad categories: theoretical and practical. We will calculate a comprehensive ranking based on the final scores.¡± ¡°As for the rewards, you students from the Special Training program should be very clear.¡± The moment Zhao Futu spoke, the hearts of the students in the Special Training group thumped. After seeing the reward chart displayed behind Zhao Futu, it indeed verified their bad premonition. ¡°For this reward, we will give the Special Training integral award in advance based on the ranking. However, it¡¯s only applicable to the top three students.¡± As he was saying this, Zhao Futu looked at Bai Qi and others, and said, ¡°So, if you don¡¯t want your rewards to be taken away, please make a great effort.¡±¡¯ Looking at Zhao Futu with a smirk that didn¡¯t match his age and status, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but twitch at the corner of his eyes. This rule was obviously targeting him, forcing him to take first place, wasn¡¯t it? No wonder he was the president of the Association, he was indeed a cunning old fox¡­ Chapter 245 - Chapter 245: Chapter 241: The Popularization of the Chapter 245: Chapter 241: The Popularization of the Spirit-Control Orb ¡°Isn¡¯t Old Zhao afraid of letting these juicy opportunities slip away?¡± Looking at the rewards that originally belonged to the top three in the Special Training Points Ranking, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but ask Xiao Yuan. ¡°As expected, the Federation Competition itself is co-organized by the Association and the Thirteenth Bureau. All assessments and rewards are handled by the co-organizers, but whether they are obtained or not depends on individual performance.¡± Xiao Yuan shrugged, not caring at all, clearly having heard of this before. ¡°So, you¡¯re saying the original ranking list was just misleading us?¡± Bai Qi looked at Zhao Futu speechlessly. Only the rewards for the top three in the points ranking were worthy of attention. If he couldn¡¯t get them, it would all be in vain. ¡°I don¡¯t care, I wouldn¡¯t be able to claim the rewards for the top three in the points ranking anyway. It doesn¡¯t make a difference to me.¡± Bai Yuxiao¡¯s face showed no motivation, she said, ¡°As long as I can scrape by with a passing grade to satisfy my dad, I don¡¯t care about the rewards.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Gu Shan, Ran Xu, Qiao Li, and other Third Stage Beast Masters nodded in agreement. Without even considering the situation at the Thirteenth Bureau, just the few monsters on their side had nearly taken all the top ten positions. Something they couldn¡¯t get anyway, it didn¡¯t matter who got it. Perhaps sensing the sentiments of the special trainees, Zhao Futu suddenly announced another rule. ¡°This rule is specifically for our special trainees. This competition also serves as the second stage assessment for the special trainees. The Association will award you points based on your performance. The requirements are not high, be it theoretical or practical. Every time your rank surpasses a Beast Master from the Thirteenth Bureau, you gain an additional 2000 points.¡± When Zhao Futu announced this, the originally indifferent trainees suddenly erupted with an intimidating vitality, and Bai Qi almost transformed into a battle maniac, ready to physically confront everyone on the spot. Two thousand points for one person, and it seemed almost fifty from the Thirteenth Bureau are participating, which means he could potentially accumulate one hundred thousand points in total. And with one hundred thousand points, it meant he could redeem a mythical resource, right? Thinking of this, Bai Qi could feel his blood boiling with the anticipation, even wishing the competition could begin right now. Seeing the overwhelming competitive spirit suddenly bursting forth from the Association side, Beast Masters from the Thirteenth Bureau shared perplexed looks, but they didn¡¯t back down either, they confronted the challenge with equally high spirits. Seeing this, Wang Jian laughed and said, ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s do the same.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Yi Yu, seemingly expecting this, looked at the Beast Masters from the Thirteenth Bureau and said, ¡°It¡¯s just as we planned, do you understand?¡± ¡°We understand!¡± Wang Huai and others responded loudly as their military-trained spirits burst forth, creating an overpowering aura that seemed to outweigh that of the Association side. ¡°Let¡¯s end it for today, Beast Masters from the Thirteenth Bureau, rest well. We have prepared guest rooms for you. Tomorrow, we will officially begin the competition.¡± Wang Jian nodded and thanked, ¡°We appreciate your hospitality, President Zhao.¡± ¡°Eh, I thought we were starting the competition today?¡± Seeing that they still had to wait another day, Bai Qi was somewhat disappointed. Such was his overflowing enthusiasm, and they wanted him to bottle it up for another day? Just as Bai Qi was silently complaining, Zhao Futu and Wang Jian started moving towards him. ¡°Bai Qi, do you mind having a chat with this old man?¡± Bai Qi was startled at first, but after seeing Zhao Futu standing next to him along with Yi Yu following behind, he quickly understood. This was about negotiating the Spirit-Control Orb. ¡°Of course, I¡¯d be happy to.¡± Bai Qi nodded and immediately found himself in the Tower of Decision. The scene seemed to flicker before his eyes. As a Space Department Legendary Beast Master, coupled with the authority of the Tower Master, as long as the teleportation was within the Six Towers¡¯ area, it was almost instantaneous for Zhao Futu. He needed to be more careful when speaking or doing anything within the Six Towers area from now on, as Zhao Futu might suddenly appear beside him. Bai Qi reminded himself subtly, while Zhao Futu went straight to the point, ¡°Bai Qi, showyour latest research on the Spirit-Control Orb to Director Wang.¡± ¡°Oh? It¡¯s only been a few days, and you¡¯ve already modified the Spirit-Control Orb, Bai Qi?¡± Wang Jian¡¯s eyebrows rose slightly as he asked, ¡°May I take a look?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Bai Qi took out a bronze-colored Spirit-Control Orb and handed it to Wang Jian, who, after a quick glance, showed a trace of surprise on his face. ¡°So this is the Rune mechanical layout you discovered? Indeed, it¡¯s quite interesting.¡± ¡°Slave contract, spirit power storage device, Rune communication, hmm, there seem to be confusing runes too?¡± Okay then, did he just see through the whole structure just by glancing at it? Bai Qi looked at Wang Jian with some surprise. Over the past two weeks, while cramming the basics of runes, he had not neglected the improvement of the Spirit-Control Orb either. In addition to optimizing the structure once again, he had added several confusing runes to lower the resistance of the targeted pet. Because of that, Bai Qi had even specifically ranked this Spirit-Control Orb, and the ranking system was entirely based on the Evolution Egg. ¡°Although Director Wang is only a human, he was one of the earliest mech warriors. The prototype of the Mechanical Legend ¡®Morning Star¡¯ was designed by Director Wang.¡± The original designer of the Morning Star? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, what a predecessor! He¡¯d have to foster a good relationship. ¡°I can¡¯t do it anymore, I¡¯m too old, I no longer possess the creativity of young people.¡± Wang Jian shook his head and handed the bronze ball back to Bai Qi, saying, ¡°I¡¯ve already thought about the Spirit-Control Orb. Indeed, it¡¯s worth promoting on a large scale. Originally, I planned to meet with Bai Qi first and try to further optimize the Spirit-Control Orb. Now it seems that this technology is very mature, so there¡¯s no need to delay.¡± ¡°But to prevent the Beast Masters from misuse that may affect the contract position, each Spirit-Control Orb must be produced by the Federation and under the Federation¡¯s supervision at all times.¡± ¡°I agree with this point. The influence of the Spirit-Control Orb on Beast Masters is still unknown, and there are currently no follow-up evolution enhancement methods. There is still a need for reasonable control.¡± Zhao Futu also agreed, saying, ¡°In addition, some restrictions should be added to the Spirit-Control Orb.¡± ¡± I will follow your advice.¡± Bai Qi didn¡¯t disagree, if the Spirit-Control Orb wanted to be popularized, it would definitely rely on the Federation. As for the restrictions, they can manage that. ¡°As for the restriction, it¡¯s simple. Just add a number and a locator during production, and have it monitored by the Snare.¡± Wang Jian said, ¡°But what needs to be addressed now is the placement of the pet beast who has made a contract with the Spirit-Control Orb.¡± Zhao Futu agreed deeply upon hearing this. The pet beast contracted by the Spirit-Control Orb was not like the Rune Contract. The constraint of the contractor on the pet beast was not that strong. If it wasn¡¯t managed carefully, it could easily cause chaos. ¡°Well, I¡¯ve actually thought about this.¡± Listening to their conversation, Bai Qi silently raised his hand and said, ¡°Before the Spirit-Control Orb can effectively control the behavior of the pet beast, the Federation can designate a group of contracted pet beasts. For example, those who are relatively friendly to humans can contract on the spot when issuing the Spirit-Control Orb. As for contracting elsewhere later, it will have to be reported at a designated place.¡± ¡°As for the issue of keeping pet beasts, those who have the conditions at home can breed them themselves. If not, breeding houses can be set up in every city to take care of these pets contracted by the Spirit-Control Orb.¡± ¡°The restriction is simple, just set a limit on the number of Spirit-Control Orbs each person can carry. For example, each person can carry a maximum of six Spirit-Control Orbs. Anything in excess will be transmitted to designated breeding grounds. The Snare should be able to handle this.¡± Bai Qi said a lot, and suddenly saw Zhao Futu and others all staring at him silently. He couldn¡¯t help but scratched his head awkwardly, and said, ¡°But these are all my random thoughts, the specific operation still depends on both of you.¡± ¡°No, I think you¡¯re quite right.¡± Wang Jian shook his head and said, ¡°Indeed, we need to select the beast management in the initial stage and consider others once the structure of the Spirit-Control Orb is perfected.¡± Speaking of this, Wang Jian looked at Zhao Futu and said, ¡°This is a lot of work, we may need to trouble your association.¡± ¡°Absolutely, it¡¯s all for the Federation.¡± The two looked at each other and smiled, apparently having reached a cooperation. The Federation is responsible for production and supervision, and the association is responsible for issuance and supplying pet beasts. This is undoubtedly a win-win situation for both parties. ¡°As for the breeding ground issue, depending solely on the Federation would put some pressure. We can arrange for a bidding later, I think those corporations would be interested.¡± ¡°Bidding?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s ears pricked up at once. ¡°If it¡¯s a corporation, I do have a recommendation.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Wang Jian smiled and said, ¡°Your recommendation should be the Wuhou Corporation, right? Although it¡¯s a new corporation, it has opened many pet beast breeding grounds in various places, so it¡¯s worth considering.¡± Hearing Wang Jian¡¯s words, Bai Qi nodded vigorously. After all, he and Zhuge Chen were old friends, and the Zhuge family had given him significant help. Now that there was a benefit, Bai Qi would naturally not forget the Zhuge family. ¡°Then, let¡¯s temporarily settle on the issue of the Spirit-Control Orb. I will arrange for someone to learn from you about the production of the Spirit- Control Orb soon.¡± Wang Jian looked at Bai Qi and smiled, ¡°Congratulations, Bai Qi. You are about to get another core patent.¡± Bai Qi grinned when he heard this. It was a surprise that the Rune Mechanical Structure could become a core patent, but he had expected the Spirit-Control Orb to do so for a long time. And looking at the Federation¡¯s intent, it was clearly planning to promote on a large scale, so the core patent owner like himself could only benefit no matter what. Ah, at last, he could finally achieve wealth freedom. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s expression, Wang Jian and Zhao Futu both smiled and didn¡¯t mind. ¡°Now, Yi Yu, it¡¯s time for you to fulfill your promise from the Law Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm.¡± Hearing Wang Jian¡¯s words, Yi Yu nodded, took out three metal plates encrypted layer by layer, and said, ¡°Here are three Seventh Stage mechanical technologies. According to our rules, you can choose one from them. As for the mythical level resources, I will arrange for someone to deliver them as soon as you specify.¡± Bai Qi nodded, not caring about choosing the mythical level resources, but looked enthusiastically at the three Seventh Stage technologies in front of him. Mastering Seventh Stage technology was the dream of every Mechanical Warrior. Bai Qi took the three metal plates and saw their names clearly marked on them. Armed branch: Terminal Material Science Energy branch: Mechanical Fire Seed Control branch: Quantum Mind Field ¡°That¡¯s it? What about the core Annihilation Weapon? Space Transmission technology?¡± Chapter 246 - Chapter 246: Chapter 242: Mechanical Spark Chapter 246: Chapter 242: Mechanical Spark When Bai Qi heard Yi Yu¡¯s words, he chuckled and said, ¡°The Annihilation Weapon is under national control, unless it¡¯s by the military or Beast Masters from the Thirteenth Bureau, no one has the right to control it. As for the Space Transmission technology¡­¡± Yi Yu pointed to the sky and said, ¡°Without the Snare and the Starry Sky Gate, it¡¯s very difficult for an individual to conduct Space Transmission.¡± ¡°Alright then.¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly at the response. He understood the rationale, but wasn¡¯t it just exploring if they could exploit some loopholes? With no other choices, Bai Qi could only once again focus on the three technologies before him. Material Science was the core knowledge in the Mechanical Engineering Department. Regardless of what level a Mechanic was, they couldn¡¯t break away from Material Science. Only by continually synthesizing increasingly potent materials, increasing the basic attributes of all mechanics, could the creations of the Mechanics become stronger. Endless Material Science, was indeed the pinnacle knowledge for the Mechanical Engineering Department nowadays. It could be said that once Bai Qi mastered Endless Material Science, he would never again have to worry about materials. As for Mechanical Ignition, just like its name, it combines a mechanical creature¡¯s soul and energy into a spark. It could not only greatly strengthen the energy essence and computational speed of a mechanical creature, but also served as a life-saving means. As long as the ignition did not extinguish, the mechanical creature would never die. Even if the ignition did go out, it could be reactivated through certain methods. The final one, Quantum Thought Matrix¡ªa straightforward explanation would be a signal transmission technology that overlooks space and distance. Mechanical creations that held the Quantum Thought Matrix could ignore distances and remotely control other mechanical tools and even mechanical creations. ¡°What to do, I want them all¡­¡± Bai Qi wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth. Energy and materials had always been significant factors limiting the development of mechanics. If he could master both of these technologies simultaneously, Schuck¡¯s strengths would definitely increase significantly. As for the leftover Quantum Mind Field, when viewed independently it might not be very useful, but coupled with the Mechanical Ignition, the outcome would be completely different. Imagine having Schuck manufacture a Mechanical Corps, then hiding in the comfort of his own home, remotely controlling it without any panic from opponents¡¯s attack. Even if someone managed to get near, the formidable power amassed thanks to the Mechanical Ignition and Endless Material Science could teach the others a lesson. ¡°Sure enough, the Seventh Stage is when the Mechanical series truly rises.¡± Bai Qi looked at the three metal plates in his hand with reluctance, then lifted his head mournfully, saying, ¡°Can I have them all? If that¡¯s not possible, one extra will be just fine.¡± Yi Yu laughed on hearing this, saying, ¡°Certainly, as long as you¡¯re willing to join the Thirteenth Bureau, Bai Qi. Not to mention three, all Seventh Stage technologies are available to you.¡± I¡¯m amazed. Even when it comes to recruiting people, is this level of swag really needed? Recruiting in front of someone else¡¯s boss without fear of getting beaten up? Bai Qi was dumbstruck, but Zhao Futu was all smiles, seemingly unconcerned. Seeing this, Bai Qi pondered for some time and quickly made a choice. ¡°Then I¡¯ll choose Mechanical Ignition.¡± Although Endless Material Science could completely make materials free, Schuck¡¯s Etherium Liquid Gold was already adequate, so there was no urgent need. Though Quantum Mind Field could be called a quirk, Bai Qi currently didn¡¯t have plans or the ability to assemble a Mechanical Corps, so its short-term results weren¡¯t significant either. As for the Mechanical Ignition, it could not only enhance Schuck¡¯s energy essence and computational power, achieving a fundamental change in its life form, but also serves as another means to save lives. Its overall cost-effectiveness was relatively high on balance. ¡°Are you certain?¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s choice, Yi Yu reaffirmed once more. ¡°I¡¯m certain.¡± Bai Qi reluctantly returned the other two metal plates to Yi Yu, while secretly setting a target in his heart. When he gets a chance in the future, he definitely will wheedle these two technologies into his possession. Well, I wonder if the improved technique of the Spirit-Control Orb will work anyway. Under Bai Qi¡¯s hot gaze, Yi Yu put away the two metal plates and said, ¡°Now you have to choose a Mythical Material. Would it be from the Space Department?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi shook his head. In their initial trade, Bai Qi had proposed to exchange Space Materials, but the Thirteenth Bureau hadn¡¯t offered it. Surprisingly, this time they had taken the initiative. However, the pity was that he already had the Space Crystal Stone given by Old Lady Fan. Getting another one could certainly significantly enhance Delta, but it could also be somewhat of a waste of resources. ¡°I choose Spiritual Materials.¡± After only brief consideration, Bai Qi decided on the materials he needed. After this contest ended, Gamma¡¯s basic welfare was basically settled. However, considering that he would also need to include a Twin Star Core, Gamma¡¯s first round of eligibility for Mythical Level material would also need to be revoked. All that left was Schuck¡¯s Beta and Delta. As for why he chose the Spiritual Department, firstly, Beta was a Spirit-power mutation. Secondly, Bai Qi also wanted to strengthen Delta¡¯s mental power, thereby bridging the gap since he didn¡¯t possess Intimidation nor Domain Skills. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll deliver the materials within a month.¡± Yi Yu nodded, then withdrew behind Wang Jian once again. ¡°Alright, we finished discussing business. Director Wang, do you want to continue wandering around or rest early?¡± After wrapping up Bai Qi¡¯s situation, Zhao Futu finally started to speak. However, Wang Jian simply waved his hand and said, ¡°No need for sightseeing, my energy isn¡¯t as it used to be at my age. It¡¯s better to rest early.¡± ¡°I¡¯m quite excited about the big competition tomorrow-¡± Zhao Futu said, ¡°That¡¯s fine, then I¡¯ll take you to your accommodations. Bai Qi, you should also go back early and prepare. Don¡¯t miss out on the rewards.¡± Having said that, Zhao Futu snapped his fingers, and all four of them disappeared from the spot. ¡°We¡¯re back in the dormitory already? This Space Department is really convenient.¡± Looking at the dormitory door in front of him, a hint of envy flashed in Bai Qi¡¯ s eyes, which was soon filled with anticipation. With the feedback coming from the Evolution Egg and countless materials piled up, as well as Delta¡¯s own evolution and regression, Delta¡¯s level approached the Four Stage at an alarming rate. Bai Qi estimated that in about a week¡¯s time, it should be able to reach the Four Stage. By then, he would use the Space Crystal Stone, and perhaps Delta could also acquire a type of Space Transmission skill. ¡°Let¡¯s not think about this now. The priority is to ensure I become the champion of the competition first.¡± Looking at the metal plate in his hand, Bai Qi directly entered the Secret Realm Base. In such a short time, it was difficult for the other three pets to make any significant improvements. However, Bai Qi intended to let Schuck test the ignition of the Mechanical Fire Seed. After all, the Mechanical Fire Seed, unlike the other two techniques, could achieve maximum results with accumulated time. ¡°Schuck, here¡¯s something good.¡± As soon as Bai Qi entered the Secret Realm Base, the Husky rushed over first, its face full of anticipation. ¡°Beast Master, which Seven Stage technique did you choose?¡± ¡°The choices are fewer than we thought, but they are of good quality.¡± Bai Qi told Schuck about the three techniques one by one, and Schuck agreed with Bai Qi¡¯s choices after a brief consideration. ¡°Even though upgrading Beta will also increase my calculation power, this brain is already starting to limit me. If I could upgrade to the Mechanical Fire Seed, I could initially break free from the limitations of the brain.¡± ¡°That¡¯s what I was thinking too.¡± Bai Qi nodded, opened the metal plate according to Yi Yu¡¯s instructions, and a small metal block appeared before him. ¡°This is the Fire Seed. It¡¯s not quite what I expected.¡± Bai Qi picked up the block with some confusion and looked at it carefully for a bit, but he couldn¡¯t figure out anything. On the other hand, Schuck directly released several interfaces and connected the metal plate that stored the block. ¡± I see. No wonder the Mechanical Fire Seed is classified as a Seven Stage technique. The most difficult part is this block that carries the Fire Seed.¡± After extracting data about the Fire Seed from the metal plate, Schuck immediately understood the use of the Fire Seed and informed Bai Qi about it. The metal plate detailed the manufacture and activation method of the Mechanical Fire Seed, but the materials needed to produce this block that carried the Fire Seed were not available for purchase from the outside world. So, before Bai Qi had the ability to manufacture this kind of material, this technique was basically a one-time thing. After all, without Seven Stage Materials Science foundation, one could not create a Fire Seed carrier. Still, despite this, Bai Qi and Schuck were very satisfied. They impatiently connected to the block, injecting their consciousness and energy bit by bit into the block. The most difficult part about creating a Fire Seed was to transfer the consciousness and energy of the mechanical creature to this block to ignite the Fire Seed. Mechanical creatures had deep connections with the brain they entrusted during their Spiritual Awakening. To separate was akin to a human soul leaving its body. But Schuck was different. It was originally a split personality of Beta and had chosen to be in the brain willingly. For it, separating consciousness was an easy task. Sure enough, as Schuck¡¯s consciousness kept pouring in, the metal block gradually lit up. Bai Qi even saw a strange flame appearing on top, it was cold, yet full of life. ¡°I wonder what the Fire Seed, the spark of a mechanical life, will look like.¡± Watching the flame on the block growing more and more vigorous, Bai Qi was increasingly looking forward to it. Finally, when the last strand of Schuck¡¯s consciousness was infused into the Fire Seed carrier, a piece of azure flame suddenly burst into flames on the carrier¡¯s surface. ¡°Did it succeed?¡± Watching Schuck successfully activating the Fire Seed on its first try, Bai Qi was very satisfied. Theoretically, as long as someone provides a Fire Seed, mechanical creatures above the Three Stage could activate the Fire Seed. But the energy and calculation power needed to activate the Fire Seed was not insignificant. The lower the level, the less likely it was. And now that Schuckhad activated the Fire Seed at the Four Stage, it definitely had exceptional talent. Yet it wasn¡¯t over. Just as Bai Qi was about to ask Schuck how it felt now, the Evolution Light shone on Schuck¡¯s body once more. It was the Fire Seed that triggered a Racial Evolution! Bai Qi¡¯s eyebrows raised, and the corners of his mouth nearly reached his ears. On the day before the competition, not only did Schuck activate the Fire Seed, but it also triggered an evolution. It was as if Heaven wanted him to secure the first place. Chapter 247 - Chapter 247: Chapter 243: Schuck Evolves into King-level? Chapter 247: Chapter 243: Schuck Evolves into King-level? The newly activated fire seed was burning even more intensely under the illumination of the Evolution Light, and even engulfed half of Beta¡¯s body. Ahhh!!! (What the hell is this, can I run away from this?) Beta, who was originally meditating, was suddenly awakened by being engulfed in flames. Ignoring the shimmering Evolution Light on its body, it instinctively wanted to escape. ¡°Stupid dog, you are evolving, don¡¯t move around!¡± Although surprised that Beta could still move around during its evolution, Bai Qi was too preoccupied at that moment to hold Beta accountable. He ordered it not to move, before quietly waiting by the side. Gurgle gurgle? (Boss, has Schuck evolved?) Seeing Alpha, who had rushed over after hearing the commotion, Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Schuck has activated his fire seed, which should have triggered a qualitative change.¡± Ker-plunkker-plunk. (Will Schuck evolve directly into King-level?) Gamma curiously watched the blue flames on Schuck, the Husky, evidently harboring the urge to go and have a taste. Gurgle gurgle. (Probably not, Schuck¡¯s life essence hasn¡¯t increased to King-level status.) Alpha¡¯s Fire of Soul flickered, and it quickly determined the current state of Schuck, the Husky. ¡°Alpha, are you sure about this?¡± Bai Qi paused on hearing this and asked, ¡°Can you already see the intensity of the life essence?¡± Alpha nodded, affirming Bai Qi¡¯s statement. Blurp blurp. (Even so, it should still become very strong, right? Delta can already feel the pressure from Schuck and Beta.) Delta took a good look at the Husky a few times and gave its own opinion. As the one in the team who had evolved and devolved the most times, Delta had basically tried all types and levels of evolution, so Delta¡¯s opinion was most authoritative. It can¡¯t go straight to King level, huh? After hearing the shared verdict of his three pets, Bai Qi sighed with a sense of regret. If they could directly promote to the King level, coupled with Alpha, two King- level creatures could definitely dominate the field, even to the point where he wouldn¡¯t have to bring out Gamma and Delta. Finally, as Bai Qi and his three pets eagerly watched, the Evolution Light on the Husky gradually dissipated, and Bai Qi immediately stepped forward to check it out. ¡°Huh? Schuck, where¡¯s your mechanical head? Why did it become like Beta¡¯s?¡± Looking at the double-headed wolf in front of him, which seemed no different from an ordinary Arctic Ice Wolf, Bai Qi was surprised. He carefully searched for a long time but couldn¡¯t find a single metallic creation on the Husky¡¯s body. ¡°It¡¯s just an additional ability awakened after the upgrade, I guess you could say it¡¯s a micro-control over materials.¡± Blue light flashed in Schuck¡¯s eyes and its skull immediately flipped around, instantly reverting to its original mechanical appearance. ¡°I see, what about the attributes?¡± Bai Qi asked curiously, and Schuck promptly put its head against Bai Qi¡¯s body. The information on the Husky¡¯s evolution was then directly transmitted to Bai Qi¡¯s mind. [Name]: War Apostle (Beta) [Race]: Mechanical Engineering Department, Wolf Species (psychic mutation) [Growth Level]: Four Stage One Level [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord [Racial skills]: Mechanical Lord (Super ¨C Proficient), Mechanical Heart (Super ¨C Beginner), Mind¡¯s Eye (Advanced ¨C Proficient), Demonic Roar (Advanced ¨C Proficient), Thunder Flame Power (Advanced ¨C Proficient), Soul Whisper (Advanced ¨C Proficient), Electric Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Perfect) [Energy Value]: 1E1130W [Condition]: Evolvable The race¡¯s name remained unchanged, but its bloodline level jumped directly to High-grade Lord, and its energy value exploded to 1E1130W. To put it in perspective, when Alpha had leveled up to the King rank, it had only been 1E6840W, which was already far beyond the normal range for King-level. Yet Schuck¡¯s evolution has now directly exceeded one hundred million. ¡°Sure enough, awakening the Mechanical Fire Seed is no joke.¡± Bai Qi grinned and looked again at the new skill acquired by the Husky. [Skill Name]: Mechanical Heart [Skill Level]: Super [Ski11 Introduction]: A skill that can only be mastered after a mechanical creation awakens its fire seed, it can significantly enhance the control, attack, and defense factors of the mechanical creation, and will continue to strengthen over time. Is this a continuously growing passive skill? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. Although it wasn¡¯t an active attack skill, it was the perfect skill for Schuck¡¯s future development. Continuous enhancement over time means that Schuck could gradually become stronger even without training. Could there be a skill more suitable for Schuck, who is partial to researching mechanical creations? ¡°Congratulations, Schuck, you can now focus on your research.¡± Bai Qi patted Schuck¡¯s head, and for once, Schuck displayed an expression of enjoyment, clearly in a very good mood. Despite being born due to the partitioning of Beta¡¯s rationality, and despite becoming incredibly rational under the influence of the smart brain, Schuck still had some instincts. Awhoo¡­ (This Super Skill doesn¡¯t belong to me¡­) Unlike Schuck¡¯s cheerfulness, Beta was looking at Bai Qi with a face full of grievance. ¡°Mechanical Heart only enhances the mechanical part, and it has no relation to it,¡± said Bai Qi. ¡°Cough, cough, I already asked the Thirteenth Bureau for a mythical spirit resource, whether you can get it or not depends on you.¡± Woof woof! (Spirit resources?) Beta¡¯s ears perked up instantly, and his expression became unusually determined. ¡°lam set on this material, even if Buddha himself comes, he can¡¯t take it away from me!¡± said Beta ¡°That¡¯s the spirit!¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, looking at the four pets in front of him, ¡°All of you should understand how important tomorrow¡¯s battle is. Whether or not you can be number one in actual combat, we¡¯ll see.¡± Crackle crackle! (Don¡¯t worry, boss. Alpha will absolutely not lose!) Woof¡­ (For the sake of my spiritual resources, I¡¯ll fight them.) ¡°According to my calculations, unless the Thirteenth Bureau has new participants, the probability of you, Beast Master, winning is 91.8%.¡± Thump, thump¡­ (Gamma will do its best too.) Blub, blub¡­ (So will Delta.) Looking at the confident four pets, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, ¡°Okay, then let¡¯s figure out the tactics for tomorrow¡¯s battle. These old foxes still refuse to disclose the specifics of the competition. We have to plan beforehand.¡± Under everyone¡¯s hopeful gaze, the second day of the grand competition finally arrived. Besides the two big names Zhao Futu and Wang Jian, the other five tower masters from the association, a group of instructors, the Thirteenth Bureau¡¯s accompanied legends, and ministers like Yi Yu took their seats. Below them were a group of eager young Beast Masters. Both sides of the Beast Masters prepared for this big competition for a long time. Now was the time to test the results of their efforts. Finally, Zhao Futu and Wang Jian appeared together, went to the centre of the field. After exchanging a few polite words, Zhao Futu, as the host, stepped forward, ¡°In order not to dampen the enthusiasm of the contestants, we will start with actual combat.¡± Upon hearing what Zhao Futu had to say, many Beast Masters nodded in agreement. Theory is extremely important, but the main standard for judging whether a Beast Master is strong or not is still practical combat. After all, in a battle with ferocious beasts, relying solely on theory is not sufficient. Zhao Futu raised his hand, signaling for everyone to be quiet, and continued, ¡°The practical combat will be divided into two rounds. For the first round, you will be randomly divided into four groups. The Association and the Thirteenth Bureau will each have twelve persons. Each side will send people to compete one by one. The winner will stay on and wait for the next challenger. The loser cannot challenge again until all contestants on one side are defeated, thereby ending the match.¡± ¡°After the end of the first round, we will select the top five winners from both sides to enter the second round of group battle. As for the specifics of the group battle, I don¡¯t think I need to introduce more.¡± Pausing at this point, Zhao Futu said, ¡°Those who want to get the top three rewards, or those who want to earn points, will have to put in a lot of effort.¡± ¡°Challenge competition?¡± After listening to Zhao Futu¡¯s words, Bai Qi was slightly startled. It was fine to have a mere challenge competition, but the randomness of the nearly one hundred people from both sides divided into four groups was too high. If unlucky, one might end up in a death group full of Four Stage Beast Masters. ¡°Never mind, let¡¯s just fight it out.¡± Concerning luck, Bai Qi didn¡¯t want to think too much and quietly waited for the allocation result. After elaborating the rules, Zhao Futu retreated to his seat and was replaced by Wang Jian. Wang Jian clearly understood what everyone was thinking right now. He didn¡¯t waste time with small talk and pressed the random sorting button in front of him. After a dazzling random sorting, four groups of contestants appeared on the screen. Everyone immediately began to look for their names. ¡°Oh no, I¡¯m in the same group as Bai Qi. I feel like I can just lay down now.¡± Bai Yuxiao was the first to find his name, but after seeing Bai Qi followed closely behind, he instantly felt deflated. By the usual standards of a challenge competition, the longer you stay on, the more points you get. On top of that, the points of the defeated are inherited by the victorious challenger. Being in the same group as Bai Qi, going early would only pave the way for Bai Qi¡¯s victory while going later would still result in a defeat. There was no hope, no matter from which perspective. ¡°Well, there¡¯s nothing you can do about this.¡± Xiao Yuan and others sympathetically patted Bai Yuxiao¡¯s shoulder, releasing a silent sigh of relief at the same time. The ranking of the two departments is done separately, but the same departments are put together. To be selected among the top five, it is best to avoid Bai Qi or other similar skilled people, otherwise the odds of getting selected are low. Luckily, apart from Zhou Yan and Lu Qing, who were placed in the same group, their Four Stage Beast Masters were scattered. As for the students who were grouped with Bai Qi, they could only wish for the best. After all, with five players from both sides, if everything goes according to plan, the positions are already set. The association side was full of complaints, the same went for the Thirteenth Bureau side. ¡°I can¡¯t believe I was grouped with Xusheng, can I just give up now?¡± After seeing his name grouped with Li Xusheng, Tang Miao immediately felt disheartened. Wang Huai smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s the same. As long as you show your strength and take the stage early, you have a chance of getting to the next round.¡± Hearing Wang Huai¡¯s words, Tang Miao felt better, but before he could say anything, a tall blonde woman with green eyes stepped forward, firing off a string of jibes. ¡°Only those who have no confidence in their abilities would worry about not making it to the next round.¡± ¡°This grand competition will allow me, Lilith Borg, to teach you what is a real Beast Master!¡± Chapter 248 - Chapter 248: Chapter 244: Gu Shan VS Zhang Kai Chapter 248: Chapter 244: Gu Shan VS Zhang Kai Looking at Lilith, who was smirking down at him, Tangmiao felt as sick as if he had swallowed a fly. He was extremely uncomfortable, but when he saw the list of those in Lilith¡¯s group, he shot her a look of sympathy. Lilith, who had been waiting for Tangmiao to retort so she could show off her noble bloodline, was taken aback when Tangmiao unusually did not respond. Seeing the look in Tangmiao¡¯s eyes, a wave of nameless anger surged within her. ¡°Tangmiao, what do you mean by this?!¡± she demanded. Tangmiao shrugged. ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal. I¡¯m just looking forward to your performance, Miss Lilith. Yes, that¡¯s it.¡± Having said that, Tangmiao didn¡¯t wait for Lilith¡¯s response. He instead ran over to Li Xusheng and started discussing the line-up for the forthcoming matches with a sycophantic expression. There were five groups in the competition, but only four people were picked for each side. If she managed to control the first round well, she still had a chance of advancing in the rankings. ¡°How dare you two lowly¡­¡± Lilith began, her face full of anger. But just as she was about to explode, a hand appeared on her shoulder. ¡± Lilith, watch your attitude.¡± Another handsome young man who bore a resemblance to Lilith approached. ¡°Our performance today determines whether the Bo Ge family can return to the Federation¡¯s political circle, so don¡¯t forget our mission.¡± ¡°Yes, brother.¡± As the young man¡¯s indifferent eyes swept over her, color drained from Lilith¡¯s face, rendering her visibly high-strung demeanor into a pale mask of anxiety. Seeing Lilith¡¯s face, the young man nodded with satisfaction and returned to his seat. However, his gaze frequently drifted towards Bai Qiucha. The Federation¡¯s only Soul Communicator, a descendant of the Bai family, could he still prevent the rise of the Bo Ge family? Once the groups were sorted, everyone was teleported into the arena. Besides the participants of the first group, the rest of the people were seated in the audience. ¡°Hmm, is Gu Shan going to fight first?¡± Bai Qi asked, somewhat surprised. According to the rules of the first round, the more consecutive victories, the higher the chances of advancing to the second round. However, this required considerable stamina for both the Beast Master and their pets. Those who came out first were naturally subjected to the greatest pressure. Although Gu Shan¡¯s current strength was not weak, even the newly promoted fourth-level Beast Masters among the special training students couldn¡¯t guarantee defeating him. However, Gu Shan¡¯s style of combat inevitably made it difficult for him to fight protracted battles. ¡°He had no choice. Gu Shan¡¯s level is still a little low. If he wants to advance, he must make a breakthrough in one fell swoop,¡± Xiao Yuan replied with a shrug, adding, ¡°Moreover, Gu Shan might not necessarily lose in a long battle. Besides, isn¡¯t there Li Mu?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi was taken aback. He had barely participated in the collective training sessions over the past few days. Except for a few people who often challenged him to accumulate points, he knew little about the progress of others. From Xiao Yuan¡¯s words, had Gu Shan made some progress? With that thought in mind, Bai Qi was suddenly intrigued and turned his eager gaze toward the arena. The moment the two teams of participants arrived, Leng Feifei, the referee for the first round, appeared in the middle of the arena. After confirming that both teams were ready, she said, ¡°Members of both teams, please send out your first participant.¡± Hearing Leng Feifei¡¯s words, Gu Shan turned around and exchanged looks with Li Mu and the others before walking up to the stage. At the same time, a participant from the Thirteenth Bureau, a familiar face, walked out. It was Zhang Kai, who was also a Beast Master from Lingxi City. ¡°So, he ran to the Thirteenth Bureau. No wonder I didn¡¯t see him at the headquarters,¡± Bai Qi commented, his previous doubts now cleared. ¡°But, does this count as infighting?¡± Zhang Kai climbed onto the stage, looking at Gu Shan who still maintained his usual introverted demeanor. ¡°I thought you would have changed after attending special training. You seem to be unchanged.¡± Hearing Zhang Kai¡¯s words, Gu Shan opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but ended up closing it again. He just quietly looked at Zhang Kai, his thoughts unknown. Seeing this, Zhang Kai shookhis head helplessly, saying, ¡°We were classmates for many years, but for the sake of my performance, I cannot go easy on you.¡± ¡°Both contestants, you can start the competition now.¡± Seeing that Zhang Kai seemed about to keep talking, Leng Feifei immediately interrupted him, signaling for them to prepare for combat. As soon as Leng Feifei finished speaking, Zhang Kai activated his Silent Talent, summoning his three pets. Meanwhile, Gu Shan, who was about to summon his pets, abruptly stopped, only managing to summon three out of his six pets. Clearly, Zhang Kai had nullified Gu Shan¡¯s Beast Master space-enhancing talent. ¡°Without the number advantage, your Elemental Resonance might not be as effective,¡± Zhang Kai said with a grin. The Deadland Ape was immediately summoned, while the Nocturnal Raccoon once again hid in the darkness. Another black crow silently circled above Zhang Kai, its pair of blood-red eyes fixed on Gu Shan. [Name]: Blood-eyed Shadow Crow [Nature]: Super Energy Apartment [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord [Introduction]: A super-energy creature that enjoys living in the dark, it can create illusions through its Blood Eye Launching close combat with the Deathland Storm Ape, causing diversions with the Nocturnal Raccoon, and receiving aid from the illusion magic of the Blood Eye Raven, Zhang Kai confidently believed that his team was well- equipped to handle any situation. Of course, this includes Bai Qi¡¯s peculiar skull. As Zhang Kai initiated the attack, Gu Shan did not panic in the least. The Scale Armor Beast, the Wave Turtle evolved from Water Cannon Turtle, and the Azure Leaf Python evolved from Emerald Snake were summoned simultaneously. ¡°One Lord, two High-grade Elites? With this lineup, you¡¯re certain to lose.¡± Zhang Kai, upon seeing this situation, smiled confidently and charged toward Gu Shan with his black staff in hand, while Gu Shan did not panic at all. The Scale Armor Beast stomped heavily on the ground, erecting several earthen walls in front of Zhang Kai. However, these walls didn¡¯t slow Zhang Kai down, who effortlessly shattered them, turning them into a shower of rubble. In response, the Wave Turtle opened its mouth and a torrent of water gushed out, transforming into a giant wave that headed straight towards Zhang Kai. Unfazed, Zhang Kai watched as the Nocturnal Raccoon suddenly appeared from the shadows, using its telekinesis to blast a hole through the wave while simultaneously launching an attack on the Wave Turtle. At that moment, numerous sprouts suddenly shot out from the broken stones that had been nourished by the wave¡¯s water. They quickly grew into sturdy vines that ensnared Zhang Kai before he could react. ¡°Using the Wave Turtle and the Scale Armor Beast¡¯s abilities to cultivate parasitic seeds?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyebrows rose. So Gu Shan had also learned how to flexibly combine abilities, no wonder Xiao Yuan had said that Gu Shan had changed. But if it was only to this extent, it wouldn¡¯t be enough to secure a victory. Indeed, as the Azure Leaf Python launched countless leaf darts at Zhang Kai, he, who previously had been firmly entangled, suddenly dissolved into countless raven feathers, while his real body suddenly appeared behind Gu Shan. It was the illusion magic of the Blood Eye Raven! With the aid of the Blood Eye Raven¡¯s magic and the Nocturnal Raccoon¡¯s telekinetic mimicry of the attack, Zhang Kai easily evaded the vision of Gu Shan¡¯s three pets and successfully launched a surprise attack. ¡°I have this game in the bag!¡± Gazing at Gu Shan, who was virtually within reach, Zhang Kai wore a victorious smile, already picturing himself standing tall while being admired by the leaders. Just at that moment, another towering earth wall sprang up before him, blocking his view of Gu Shan and his three pets. Zhang Kai frowned slightly. After confirming that his Silent Talent was still working, the black staff in his hands grew in size and shattered the wall. However, behind the earthen wall was not the panic-stricken Gu Shan as he had anticipated, instead, there were three pets huddled together, already having completed their Elemental Resonance. More importantly, these three pets were not the original ones that Gu Shan had summoned at the beginning. The Sword Eye Cat, the Volcano Bird, and Flame-winged Snake, three attacking pets had unknowingly replaced the previous three. The burning energy dispersed the surrounding darkness, revealing both the Nocturnal Raccoon and the Blood Eye Raven. Quick substitution, one of the basic techniques of a Beast Master. Seeing Gu Shan utilizing his advantage of the six pets in this way, Zhang Kai was surprised. As he instinctively wanted to silence Gu Shan¡¯s Elemental Resonance, he suddenly felt his legs tighten. Two vines had unknowingly emerged from underground and bound him. ¡°Damn it, did he notice that I shifted my target so quickly?¡± Seizing the opportunity to summon all six pets simultaneously by Gu Shan, Zhang Kai had completely lost his ability to counterattack. Even after silencing the Elemental Resonance talent, he was unable to prevent the imminent energy wave from falling upon him. Boom! The heat of the blast sent Zhang Kai flying. By the time he landed, the Deathland Storm Ape had automatically been dismissed from its possessed state and had lost all combat abilities. ¡°The first round, Gu Shan wins!¡± Leng Feifei glanced at the bewildered Zhang Kai and announced the result of the match. Zhang Kai¡¯s lineup and talent were quite good. Unfortunately, his combat sense was lacking and he lost his footing confronted with a sudden incident. His loss was well-deserved. ¡°That¡¯s¡­ unexpectedly quick.¡± When he thought of how Zhang Kai was actually having such a tough time now despite having stood up to Alpha before, Bai Qi was surprised. Has the strength of the top four in the two-city joint examination regressed so quickly within just a few months? Hmm, it could also be that Gu Shan has become stronger. By switching the summoned pets based on need, Gu Shan¡¯s operation was certainly much more flexible than just summoning all the pets at once and using their ultimate moves. The effects might be even stronger when the pets¡¯ Double Level progresses further, and a rational combat strategy is implemented. With a successful initial victory, a rare smile appeared on Gu Shan¡¯s face. After a short rest, he returned to the ring. As long as he maintained this condition, he could challenge three or four more people at least. Even if he could not enter the second round, this would be a decent performance. Chapter 249 - Chapter 249: Chapter 245: Holy Light Angel Chapter 249: Chapter 245: Holy Light Angel Thump thump thump¡­ As Gu Shan was doing his utmost to regain his strength, the blond youth suddenly walked onto the stage, saying, ¡°I underestimated you, the dual talent user, by only sending out a Third Stage Beast Master.¡± ¡°To express my apology, I¡¯ll personally participate in the second round.¡± ¡°My name is Dean Berg, please advise.¡± Watching the polite Dean, who didn¡¯t seem like he was here to fight at all, Gu Shan, who was not good at socializing, was firstly stumped, then his expression became serious. He summoned all his pets, standing ready for battle. A Four Stage Beast Master couldn¡¯ t be dealt with using the same tactics as in a fight with Zhang Kai. With his third-stage power, Gu Shan only had a chance if he gave it his all. ¡°Gu Shan is going to lose.¡± At the sight of Dean entering the field, Bai Qiucha suddenly sighed, while Xiao Yuan, who was also in the know, had a regretful look on his face. ¡°Is this Dean very strong?¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, saying, ¡°The Bo Ge family was an old family before joining the Federation, with a history only slightly shorter than the Bai Family. Most significantly, their family has a mythical species pet lineage.¡± ¡°Three geniuses of the Bo Ge family¡¯s current generation have each contracted a mythical level pet, and this Dean is the strongest among the three.¡± Saying this, Bai Qiucha paused before saying, ¡°Bai Qi, you should also be careful. Lilith, from your group, is one of these three.¡± ¡°Mythical species pets huh¡­¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips. Indeed, being born into such a privileged circumstance was impressive. The starting point was already at the mythical species, but he had the Evolution Egg, so he wasn¡¯t envious. Well, let¡¯s see if he could procure some tissue from it later. Maybe he could also paste it onto his own pets, perhaps they would gain mythical bloodline too.please visit ¡± sitestorys(.)c0m ¡± maybe y0u will enj0y the captivating sh0rt st0ries. While Bai Qi and the others were talking, Dean had also summoned his pet. The moment that the pet appeared, the entire arena was cloaked in a dazzling white light, so bright that people couldn¡¯t open their eyes. When the white light dissipated, there was still nothing in front of Dean, but Gu Shan¡¯s six pets had lost their ability to fight. On the backs of the six pets, all of them bore palm-shaped burn marks. Seeing this scene, Bai Qiucha, and the others all had serious expressions on their faces. Perhaps others didn¡¯t see clearly, but they saw it clearly. In the moment when Dean¡¯s pet appeared, it attacked Gu Shan¡¯s six pets, almost simultaneously defeating them. The mythical species, indeed terrifying. ¡°Was that thing just now, a bird-man?¡± Bai Qi also saw the whole process of Dean¡¯s second kill of Gu Shan, but the form of Dean¡¯s pet left him somewhat surprised. With its pure white wings and body cloaked in a holy white light, it looked almost exactly like the angels of Bai Qi¡¯s previous life. ¡°Bird man? You¡¯re not wrong, Dean¡¯s pet is indeed of angel bloodline. Even though it doesn¡¯t have the divine power from the myths, it¡¯s indeed strong.¡± Xiao Yuan laughed and said, ¡°But you absolutely cannot mention this in front of the Bo Ge family, or else they will definitely keep it against you.¡± ¡°After all, while the Bo Ge family calls their pet an ¡®angel¡¯, it¡¯s only similar in appearance, different in essence.¡± A real angel is a genuine mythical creature. If the Bo Ge family owned one, they wouldn¡¯t say the Federation, even the Ferocious Beast Tribe could not stand against the Bo Ge family. ¡°No problem.¡± Bai Qi solemnly patted his chest, then turned his attention to Dean. An Angel of the Holy Light series, perhaps it could help Gamma acquire light resistance in advance? This might be worth a try¡­ ¡°But with Dean¡¯s attack so fast, can Li Mu win?¡± With Gu Shan losing, the pressure fell on Li Mu, who was in the same group as Gu Shan, if even Li Mu couldn¡¯t defeat the opponent, they might get a straight loss? ¡°Hard to say, Li Mu tends to be more defensive and counterattacks, but Dean¡¯s Holy Light Angel is terrifying in both speed and attack power. I¡¯m not sure if Li Mu can withstand it.¡± Bai Qiucha shook her head, a hint of worry in her eyes. Li Mu¡¯s Sand Land Dragon was just an ordinary pet, compared to her ¡°Bone Dragon¡± or Dean¡¯s ¡°Holy Light Angel¡±, there existed an intrinsic gap. Unless Li Mu could figure out a way to solve the Holy Light Angel¡¯s speed, he would end up as a punching bag. As expected, in the face of the formidable Dean, Li Mu stepped forward and directly summoned the Sand Land Dragon. Dean seemed to recognize that Li Mu was different from the others and also summoned his Holy Light Angel. Watching the tall figure behind Dean, cloaked in the Holy Light, Li Mu¡¯s face became serious. After hearing Leng Feifei¡¯s command to start, he took the initiative to launch an attack. Following a roar from the Sand Land Dragon, yellow sand roiled around in the arena. He obviously intended to claim the geographical advantage first. ¡°Kao, go!¡± Watching the increasingly raging sand in front of him, Dean¡¯s face remained indifferent. The Holy Light Angel disappeared on the spot the moment Dean issued the command. When it reappeared, it formed a striking figure in front of the Sand Land Dragon. ¡°So fast!¡± This thought flashed through all spectators¡¯ minds. Before they had time to be surprised, they saw the Sand Land Dragon being flung backwards, a massive scorch mark visible on its large body. Could such speed and strength truly belong to a four-stage creature? The crowd exchanged glances while the first group of Federation students looked even heavier, seeing no hope for victory. ¡°The Bo Ge family has truly bred an array of talents over the years. Not only have they joined the council, but even their Beast Masters in the Thirteenth Bureau are exemplary, aren¡¯t they?¡± Watching the Holy Light Angel effortlessly repel the Sand Land Dragon, Zhao Futu had a strange smile on his face. Wang Jian, seemingly oblivious to Zhao Futu¡¯s implication, nodded and replied, ¡°After all, they are a long-established grand family. It¡¯s not surprising that they can nurture such talents.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true, but I wonder if they are still the same as their ancestors¡­¡± Thinking of something, Zhao Futu¡¯s aura gradually became cold. Wang Jian, who had been listless the whole time, slowly opened his eyes and looked towards the recovering Sand Land Dragon in the arena. He remarked, ¡°It seems this fight will be a bit more intense.¡± ¡°Hopefully.¡± Zhao Futu smiled faintly and refocused his attention on the competition. The Sand Land Dragon, punched into a shambling retreat by the Holy Light Angel, managed to clumsily get back to its feet. Its thick sand shell slowly fell away, revealing an unharmed body while summoning layers of sand around it again to encase the Holy Light Angel. ¡°Not bad. You managed to defend yourself the instant the Holy Light Angel launched a surprise attack.¡± Dean chuckled lightly, asking, ¡°But can you block this?¡± After his words, Dean snapped his fingers. Kao, the Holy Light Angel, pulled his hands in the void, condensing a sword of light, and launched another attack on the Sand Land Dragon. The attack had the same terrifying speed as before, but this time the Sand Land Dragon, having been prepared and sensing the movement of the Holy Light Angel, turned to sand and dodged the attack, meanwhile manipulating the surrounding sand to disturb the Holy Light Angel repeatedly. As a mythical creature of the Holy Light series, the Holy Light Angel possessed exceptional healing power. Small injuries wouldn¡¯t affect it. Therefore, Li Mu did not resort to futile attacks; instead, he kept harassing from the periphery in search of an opportunity to strike a deadly blow. However, Dean did not seem interested in battling with Li Mu. Finding that the Sand Land Dragon¡¯s true body was hard to locate, he suddenly paused his movements. Spreading his wings, a dazzling white light reappeared. The surrounding sand was instantly burned into a crystal, and the figure of the Sand Land Dragon was revealed again. Yet Li Mu seemed unflustered. He issued a series of commands, and the sand under the Holy Light Angel formed complex runes. The surrounding crystals, under the control of the Sand Land Dragon, fused together to form a massive crystal cage, forcing the Holy Light Angel towards the ground runes. Simultaneously, these runes extended towards the sky as if they were alive. The moment they touched the cage, the frail-looking cage blocked the Holy Light Angel¡¯s attack. ¡°Solidifying, guiding, reflecting¡­ battle runes?¡± Looking at the strategy Li Mu employed, Bai Qi felt a sense of familiarity. Wasn¡¯t this the strategy he used in the intercity joint exams? The difference was that he used a bone cage while Li Mu illustrated a sand crystal cage. ¡°So the laid-back attitude shown earlier was all about preparing these runes.¡± After successfully taking control of the Holy Light Angel, Li Mu started to prepare his abilities serenely. This tactical move revived some confidence among the Federation students. ¡°I thought it was some trump card. Turns out to be runes?¡± Witnessing the yellow sand, under the control of the Sand Land Dragon, rising higher and higher, Dean¡¯s face bore a hint of disappointment. He said, ¡°Kao, Purification Spear.¡± Following Dean¡¯s command, the Holy Light Angel halted its act of hacking at the cage, formed a throwing gesture, and a lance gleaming with a gentle light appeared in the Angel¡¯s hand. Whoosh! The Holy Light Angel threw the lance with force, and it flew out at a horrifying speed. Wherever the light of the lance passed, both the crystal cage and the sandstorm were rapidly disintegrated and disappeared. Before the Sand Land Dragon could dodge, it was punctured by the light lance. Aooo¡­ The Sand Land Dragon, writhing with pain, reverted to its original form and fell from the sky. A large wound appeared on its abdomen, revealing the scorched flesh inside. There was not even a drop of blood, but it was evident to discerning eyes that the Sand Land Dragon no longer had the ability to fight. ¡°The Purification Spear, it can even hit the Sand Land Dragon in its sand state and cause damage? That¡¯s kind of offside.¡± Bai Qi looked intently at the Holy Light Angel in the field. In the face of such an attack, even Bai Qi began to question Gamma¡¯s defense. He really couldn¡¯t guarantee that Gamma could fend it off without resisting light. Indeed, the mythical species weren¡¯t merely for show. Bai Qi rubbed the fluff on his chin, his eyes gleaming with intense anticipation. Once the training ended, he¡¯d find a way to obtain a mythical bloodline and attach it to his own pets. No, he would attempt to slice off a piece or two of the creature during the major competition. Maybe he would secure the mythical bloodline directly. Yes, that¡¯s settled! Chapter 250 - Chapter 250: Chapter 246: One through twelve? Chapter 250: Chapter 246: One through twelve? Li Mu was defeated, and the students that followed were clearly no match for Dean, but he didn¡¯t seem to intend to sweep them all. When there was only one person left in the association, he deliberately conceded. However, everyone knew, the first round, the association had lost. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Host.¡± Li Mu, who could be described as having been miserably defeated, was somber. He seemed to feel guilty about not being able to hold the first round for the association. Upon seeing this, Xiao Yuan gave a faint smile and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, someone will avenge you.¡± Li Mu was stunned, and then saw that the participants of the second group had already been transported to the field. The association¡¯s first player had already stepped onto the stage. It was none other than Bai Qi. Bai Qi glanced over the group of ten Beast Masters from the Thirteenth Bureau After having a rough understanding of the opposing line-up, he turned his head to look at Bai Yuxiao and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but you might not get a chance toplay.¡± Hearing this, Bai Yuxiao gave an involuntary roll of her eyes, but didn¡¯t argue. She quickly left the stage. Originally, she had wanted to score a few points ahead of Bai Qi. Looking at the situation now, she didn¡¯t have to dream about it anymore. But the most detestable part was that she was upstaged by that bastard Bai Qi. After Bai Yuxiao took the lead in leaving, Ran Xu, Qiao Li and the other Beast Masters chose to retreat after exchanging glances. Twelve against one was nothing. Bai Qi had done crazier things before. After he spoke out, there was no more reason for them to stick around. Retreat, retreat. Hahaha¡­ It seems that the Beast Masters of your association have a lot of confidence in Bai Qi. I wonder if his talent in Beast Control matches his research talent,¡± Wang Jian laughed heartily, and Zhao Futu¡¯s face was also full of smiles. Talent? This thing was no longer suitable for this little guy. The behavior of the second group greatly boosted the morale of the association. But for the Thirteenth Bureau, it was a significant insult. Among them were individuals who were groomed by the Thirteenth Bureau from an early age and some who were transferred from various departments. All of them were honed in the wild. Even if they weren¡¯t the cream of the crop, they were at least among the top. So what did the association mean by this? Sending out a student who was, at most, a year older? Did they think they were some kind of abnormal beings like Bai Qiucha? If they wanted to emulate Dean¡¯s breakthrough, they should at least have a little self- awareness. ¡°Association contestants, Bai Qi, Thirteenth Bureau, please decide on your participants promptly.¡± Seeing Bai Qi, who was standing on the stage casually, Leng Feifei¡¯s lips curled in a smile. She showed no sign of blaming the actions of Bai Yuxiao and the others. The bureau nearly suffered a complete defeat. If they didn¡¯t retaliate, it would indeed be quite embarrassing. After all, this was their home court. Hearing Leng Feifei¡¯s urging, Lilith, who was in the same group as Bai Qi, was a bit restless. However, just as she was about to stand up, she was stopped by a look from Dean. This Bai Qi is not as simple as you think. Just observe first.¡± Dean sent a voice message to Lilith and then turned his gaze to Bai Qi. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go first.¡± Seeing that no one was stepping forward, a determined-looking young man stepped onto the stage and said, ¡°Zhao Hai, Four Stage Beast Master, please enlighten me.¡± Bai Qi nodded his head and said, ¡°Bai Qi, Four Stage Beast Master, please enlighten me.¡± ¡°Both of you are ready? Then, let the battle begin!¡± Leng Feifei immediately announced the start of the match. Both sides began to summon their beasts simultaneously. Zhao Hai¡¯s four beasts appeared almost simultaneously and immediately prepared for battle. As a researcher of three core patents and the top scorer in the two-city joint examination, Zhao Hai didn¡¯t underestimate Bai Qi. In addition to his military background, he gave it his all right from the start. However, Zhao Hai¡¯s state only lasted a moment before he was completely thrown off guard. The reason was simple. Bai Qi had only summoned one beast. A slime? Is this how you treat your opponents?¡± A trace of resentment flashed across Zhao Hai¡¯s face. He could accept defeat, but he couldn¡¯t stand the disrespect. Seeing the indignant look on Zhao Hai¡¯s face, Bai Qi shook his head and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to belittle you. I¡¯m just planning to use it to break ¡¯ through all of you. Everyone is the same.¡± As soon as Bai Qi spoke, the Thirteenth Bureau fell silent. On the association side, after a short silence, Zhou Yan was the first to laugh. ¡°Indeed, when it comes to acting arrogant, Bai Qi wins!¡± Bai Qiucha shook her head in exasperation and said, ¡°But isn¡¯t this a bit too mocking? Gamma is only one of Bai Qi¡¯s three pets. Won¡¯t this anger them?¡± ¡°So what if it¡¯s one of the three pets? I¡¯ve never thought of it as just that.¡± Xiao Yuan gave a bitter smile and said, ¡°It was the first time I felt helpless against an opponent.¡± Don t think too much. Focus on your own upcoming battles.¡± Lu Qing pushed her glasses up and reminded, ¡°If this guy overshadows us, and our performances later are not up to par, the president and the others won¡¯t let us off.¡± The crowd was taken aback by the announcements, starting to ponder their future strategies, while the atmosphere in the arena had already hit its peak. ¡°I recall Bai Qi used one of the skeletal and one of the wolf species in the Two Cities Joint Exam, right? So, this slime creature is his third pet?¡± ¡°Does he really think he can trounce us all with just three pets? Even Dean would never dare to be this audacious, right?¡± Damn it! We must teach him a lesson on proper demeanor!¡± The crowd below erupted in outrage, and as one of the parties involved, Zhao Hai was even more incensed. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then you¡¯d better have no regrets!¡± As a military-affiliated Beast Master who had grown in actual combat, Zhao Hai would not be entangled in thoughts concerning fairness. Once Bai Qi had made his choice, he could not blame others for the consequences. Following Zhao Hai¡¯s order, the four-headed pets launched a simultaneous attack on Gamma. Gamma¡¯s jelly-like body was battered and distorted, flopping about in the air before finally falling to the ground after a while. But even then, there was no sign of injury on Gamma. Instead, he formed a pair of big, confused eyes, looking blankly around. Quack, quack? (Master, is the match starting?) ¡°Indeed, the sooner we finish, the earlier we can knock off work. So, stop wasting time.¡± Quack, quack! (Gamma understands!) After receiving Bai Qi¡¯s combat instructions, Gamma exhibited a rare surge of fighting spirit. He lightly hopped on the ground, and three auras of green, red, and dark instantly spread across the entire field. The four-headed pets, which¡¯ had previously been attacking vigorously, suddenly felt a change in their bodies. Toxic corrosion, blood surges, energy depletion, and an incredibly annoying sensation of being burned by flames. The influx of several negative statuses caused their conditions to plummet drastically. Realizing the problem, Zhao Hai immediately ordered his four-headed pets to launch an all-out attack on Gamma. But regardless of their continuous attacks, Gamma showed no signs of injury and became even more spirited. Being cautious, Zhao Hai¡¯s four-headed pets didn¡¯t venture too close. After all, aura-class skills are stronger the closer they are to the center. Thus, they all utilized long-range skills. And these energy-form skills, to Gamma who had basically maxed out resistance to all elements, were as inconsequential as being given vegetables. Nevertheless, having honed his skills in actual combat, Zhao Hai promptly changed his strategy as his long-range skills proved ineffective. Two pets continued to provide long- range cover while the other two quickly closed in, launching a flurry of close-combat physical attacks on Gamma. This time, their attack finally worked. Gamma¡¯s jelly-like body was shattered into countless pieces, scattering across the ground. ¡°Is that it? Dean has become overly cautious.¡± Seeing the state of affairs, Lilith strained her brow slightly. Indeed, while impressive, Gamma¡¯s three aura skills and considerable energy resistance mean little with such poor physical defense abilities, proving that he is not destined to go far. At this moment, Zhao Hai, who had believed he was about to win, suddenly felt his pets weakening at a rapid pace. One of them even appeared faint and was undoubtedly affected by the toxicity affecting the organs. ¡°How is it possible?¡± A disbelieving Zhao Hai looked around to see that the three auras on the ground did not disappear. Instead, many more sprang up, completely encircling the four-headed pets leaving no room for them to move. The source of these auras was none other than Gamma¡¯s scattered fragments. [Name]: Undying King (Gamma) [Nature]: Alien Series (Physical Mutations) [Growth Level]: Four Stage One Level [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord [Racial Skills]: Bloodsucking Aura (High Level -Perfect), Deadly Poison Aura (High Level -Perfect), Split (Mid-Level -Perfect), Mimicry (Low Level ¨C Perfect), Corrosion (Low Level -Perfect), Toxin Resistance (Mid-Level ¨C Perfect)¡­Golden Cicada Shelling (Super Level -Beginner), Sacrificial Aura (High Level -Skilled), Energy Diversion (High Level -Skilled), Life Energy Conversion (Super Level -Skilled). [Energy Value]: 4E6800W After several days of intense enhancement training, Gamma had jumped to the fourth stage, and his energy value had exploded to over 400 million. Note that only when Lord ¨C level creatures advance to the fifth stage they will have 400 million energy. Yet, Gamma has already achieved this at the fourth stage. The physical mutations had essentially revealed its full potential under the enhancement by the Evolution Egg. With such an astonishing amount of energy as support, all of Gamma¡¯s skills were greatly enhanced in scope and duration. Even the energy value carried by the split Gamma bodies might not be inferior to creatures of the same level. Seeing this, Zhao Hai finally realized that he was not Gamma¡¯s match. With gritted teeth, he chose to concede. Whether it was the Deadly Poison, Bloodsucking Aura or burning effect, the longer they persisted, the more damage they inflicted on the pets. If the match continued, irreversible injuries might occur. ¡°Hmm, he conceded just like that?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat surprised to see Zhao Hai¡¯s quick forfeit. He then signaled Gamma to absorb the statuses on the four-headed pets and returned. ¡°Thankyou, I admit my defeat.¡± Seeing Bai Qi even help heal his pets, the resentment Zhao Hai had harbored in his heart gradually disappeared. Perhaps, he indeed had the strength to defeat all of them. Chapter 251 - Chapter 251: Chapter 247: The Contrast Between Ice and Fire Chapter 251: Chapter 247: The Contrast Between Ice and Fire Seeing Zhao Hai¡¯s defeat, Lilith couldn¡¯t help wanting to step forward again, but Dean seemed determined to see Bai Qi¡¯s limit, and he still didn¡¯t agree to let Lilith join the fight. Lilith didn¡¯t say anything, and the other Beast Masters of the Thirteenth Bureau finally couldn¡¯t stand it anymore, one after the other, stepped up to the challenge. As for the result, it was obvious. Crunch crunch. (Master, there are so many flavors of energy here, Gamma likes these competitions!) After defeating six Beast Masters in a row, although Gamma had also improved a lot by using the Evolution Egg, he was a bit lonely without fodder. ¡°That¡¯s fine, just eat slowly.¡± Bai Qi chuckled, looking at the Baili Hanhai who was slowly stepping onto the stage, said, ¡°Long time no see.¡± ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s been along time¡­¡± Without Baili Huangmo to finish his sentence, Baili Hanhai¡¯s speech seemed a bit strange, but Bai Qi didn¡¯t mind as they had done tasks together before. ¡°Shall we begin?¡± ¡°No¡­¡± Bai Li Hanhai nodded, two arrays appeared in front of him, but not his main pet, the White Ice Boa, rather two pupae that looked similar but had completely opposite auras. [Name]: Ice Crust Pupa [Nature]: Insect Class [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Introduction]: Evolved from Ice and Fire bugs by splitting. It has ice attributes. [Name]: Fire Armor Pupa [Nature]: Insect Class [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Introduction]: Evolved from Ice and Fire bugs by splitting. It has fire attributes. ¡°Ice and fire attribute? Is it going to cooperate with itself?¡± Bai Qi raised his eyebrow at this. The Baili Brothers were best at Ice and Fire Combination Tactics, and he didn¡¯t expect that they would still play this way after being separated. As soon as the Ice and Fire bugs appeared, they began the attack. They didn¡¯t adopt the strong attack strategy like previous challengers, but each spat out bug silk wrapped with ice and fire attributes around Gamma. Not only that, but the two types of enchanted bug silk ignored the conflict between the attributes and entwined in perfect harmony, apparently ignoring the burning effect of the Sacrificial Aura. ¡°Ice and Fire Fusion Silk?¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly upon seeing this. Although it wasn¡¯t the same powerful Ice and Fire amalgam that the two brothers used before, this kind of fusion silk was quite troublesome. The feeling of being wrapped in it¡­ However, Gamma didn¡¯t seem to care about the ice and fire attributes carried by these bug silks. Its resistances to these two elements had long been perfected, and the damage had been reduced to a minimum, slower than its self-recovery speed. Therefore, under everyone¡¯s speechless gaze, Gamma had started to consume the bug silk in a relaxed manner, its enjoyment of the food made the surrounding audience hungry. ¡°What should we do, I suddenly feel like having noodles.¡± Zhou Yan wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth, seemingly also wanting to take a bite of this Ice and Fire bug silk. The others, like Xiao Yuan, just gave a helpless smile. ¡°Bai Qi¡¯s slime monster is getting freakier and freakier.¡± As Gamma¡¯s first opponent, Xiao Yuan had personally witnessed Gamma¡¯s growth. From the beginning of enveloping and absorbing energy, to later using a blood-sucking Aura, and now even starting to eat opponent pet¡¯s bug silk. Xiao Yuan couldn¡¯t help wondering, if Bai Qi could train it into a legendary creature, then was there anything that Gamma couldn¡¯t consume? ¡°But doesn¡¯t Bai Qi seem a bit too careless, it¡¯s obvious that the opponent is stalling for time.¡± Bai Qiucha glanced at the Ice and Fire bugs, which were still spitting silk and even wrapping themselves up, and seemed to realize something. ¡°The Ice and Fire bugs can not only split and evolve into two completely independent individuals, but they can also converge in a short time to become a stronger individual. Perhaps the opponent intended to fight Bai Qi with a fused body from the very beginning?¡± Lu Qing quickly found data on Ice and Fire bugs in his memory and said, ¡°If Bai Qi doesn¡¯t plan ahead, the skills used by the fused Ice and Fire bugs may not be defended by ordinary resistance.¡± ¡°It looks like Bai Qi knows his opponent. Perhaps he has some other plan?¡± Bai Qiucha glanced at Bai Qi, who looked quite relaxed, and showed full confidence in him. The others also agreed on this. If anyone here would pull a clever trick out of their sleeve, it should be Bai Qi- However, although everyone had high expectations of Bai Qi, he didn¡¯t have any new tactics in mind, but let Gamma do his thing freely. Gamma¡¯s resistance skills had long been maxed out, but there was no sign of it waking up anytime soon. According to the Skill Atlas, being in a high concentration of nature for enough time would likely lead to awakening. Prolonged periods weren¡¯t feasible for now, but an escalated intensity seemed to be enough. If they could awaken one or two resistance skills and then upgrade them to elemental resistance, there might be some unexpected gains. ¡°What¡¯s the deal with Bai Qi? Is he going easy on them because they¡¯re old acquaintances?¡± From the Thirteenth Bureau, Tangmiao scratched his head with curiosity. He didn¡¯t understand Bai Qi¡¯s plan. Wang Huai glanced at Bai Qi with a scrutinising look and said, ¡°Perhaps Bai Qi is brewing some plans. Hanhai should speed up his actions; otherwise, I¡¯m worried he won¡¯t last till fusion.¡± Due to the weakened effect of the Sacrifical Aura, the Deadly Poison Aura had a mediocre effect on the insect system. So, Gamma rather single-mindedly recalled the other two auras, exerting his Energy Absorption Aura fully. Because of this, the power of the Energy Absorption Aura was maximized. The dual-nature energy attached to the Ice and Fire silk within its coverage area slowly dimmed. Undoubtedly, it was absorbed by the Energy Absorption Aura. ¡°It¡¯s ready.¡± At that moment, Baili Huangmo suddenly spoke, and echoed from Baili Hanhai, two worm cocoons burst open, a blue butterfly and a red moth crawled out. [Name]: Ice Wind Butterfly [Nature]: Insect System [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord [Introduction]: Evolved from Ice Crust Pupa. It can summon the wind of extreme ice, frost everything. [Name]: Flame Moth [Nature]: Insect System [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord [Introduction]: Evolved from Fire Armor Pupa. It can use its extremely high body temperature to attack enemies. ¡°They can evolve during combat? That¡¯s a bit like Delta.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s interest was piqued as he watched Baili Hanhai¡¯s two bugs evolve. He would have to be vigilant of these pet resources in the future. Perhaps he could find a way for Delta to evolve or extend its evolution. After successful evolution, Baili Hanhai changed his earlier dawdling combat style, launching a fierce attack on Gamma. The Flame Moth was the first to act. The moment it broke out of the cocoon, it flew straight towards Gamma. The light along its way twisted due to its body¡¯s high temperature. The Flame Moth, even though it was an insect, had extremely strong close-range combat skills, with its high temperature being the most potent weapon. Gamma sensed the high temperature of the Flame Moth¡¯s body and reluctantly let go of the Ice and Fire bug silk, beginning to consciously enhance his defense. Passive skills were different when consciously invoked. The Flame Moth rammed directly into Gamma. The terrifying high temperature immediately burned Gamma¡¯s body into a bright red area that kept spreading. Green heat waves even appeared above Gamma¡¯s head. Although Gamma had flame resistance, it mainly immuned from the burning effect. High-temperature damage like a Flame Moth¡¯s was still effective. But Gamma¡¯s constitution was a bit abnormal. In just a short moment, his body gradually adapted. His once bright red body gradually returned to its original jade-green appearance. However, Baili Hanhai¡¯s attackwasn¡¯t just that. Seeing Gamma adapt to the Flame Moth¡¯s high temperature so quickly, the ready Ice Wind Butterfly forcefully flapped its wings, and a bitter cold wind came out of thin air, blowing towards Gamma. This cold wind was sudden and dreadfully low in temperature. The ground that was about to melt under the Flame Moth¡¯s heat was instantly covered in frost and began to crack. Faced with such a sudden temperature change, even steel might not be able to withstand it, let alone ordinary soil. After the Ice Wind Butterfly summoned the ultra-cold wind, Flame Moth suddenly attacked, clutching Gamma tightly to prevent him from escaping and increasing the force to raise the temperature of Gamma¡¯s body. If the difference in temperature on both sides was large enough, even Gamma with his strong defense couldn¡¯t withstand it. Indeed, as the ultra-cold wind fell on Gamma, a thick layer of ice immediately covered Gamma¡¯s bright red body. Both Gamma and Flame Moth, wrapped inside the ice block, showed fine cracks. Soon, the ice shattered, Gamma¡¯s body, frozen into an ice block, fell apart. But the Flame Moth just shook off its outer shell and crawled out, unscathed. They both split from the same mother body, naturally having the ability to counter the other¡¯s skills. Otherwise, killing each other would be foolish. ¡°So, did Bai Qi lose?¡± Looking at the unmoving Gamma on the ground, everyone else was a bit confused. But since Leng Feifei didn¡¯t announce the result, they dared not comment randomly. After all, there were no rules as regards the number of summoned pets for this challenge. Unless one party chose to admit defeat, or all pets were incapacitated, the competition won¡¯t easily be announced as over. Unlike everyone else¡¯s curiosity, Bai Qi was extremely calm. ¡°I thought you¡¯d directly forge into an Ice and Fire bug and then attack. I didn¡¯t expect you to play so well. You¡¯ re indeed from the special attack crew.¡± Bai Qi gave a thumbs up to Baili Hanhai, who seemed to grasp something. He immediately let the two bugs gather again, watching Gamma¡¯s fragments on the field warily. To everyone¡¯s surprise, the ice-cold fragments slowly melted and wriggled back together, the look on the face was full of contentment. Squelch. Squelch. (Master, can you make two rooms similar to this for Gamma in the future, please? Gamma feels so comfortable.) Chapter 252 - Chapter 252: Chapter 248: Mimicry? Just Basic Skills Chapter 252: Chapter 248: Mimicry? Just Basic Skills Hearing Gamma¡¯s words, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Gone to the sauna and then soaked in an ice pool, this guy Gamma really knew how to enjoy himself. But Gamma¡¯s suggestion was not bad, once he left the headquarters there will be no free extreme environment simulator like the Tower of Competition, it would be more convenient to set up a few on his own. Anyway, Alpha¡¯s attributes were abundant now, might as well create a few for a start. ¡°No problem, but time is running out, let¡¯s deal with the fight first.¡± Bai Qi pointed at the two bugs closely adhered together, where ice wind and flames were constantly blending. Knowing that Baili Hanhai was about to use his trump card and enter his final state. Ka-pu, ka-pu. (Yes, master.) Seeing this, Gamma nodded, then numerous green tentacles suddenly emerged around the Ice and Fire bugs, wrapping them up with a speed faster than sound. And the source of these tentacles was Gamma himself. ¡°Did you sneakily release the split while the ice and fire were mingling?¡± Dean, who had been closely observing Bai Qi¡¯s actions, gave a slight nod at the sight, then sent another message to Lilith. ¡°You¡¯re up next.¡± Upon receiving the message, Lilith¡¯s eyes brightened instantly, she had waited so long and wished she could immediately go up there and pull down Baili Hanhai. Being one of the three most talented young people in the Bo Ge family, Lilith had always been suppressed by Dean. Although Dean was destined to inherit the family leader¡¯s position in the future, if possible, Lilith also wanted to strive for some power for herself. And the best way to do that was to achieve a dazzling victory right here! ¡°Since you¡¯re so good at fighting an endurance battle, I¡¯ll defeat you as fast as I can!¡± In the arena, the progress of the Ice and Fire bugs merging was abruptly interrupted by Gamma¡¯s replicates. They activated their skills trying to rid themselves of the tentacles, but to no avail. Those replicates didn¡¯t fear damage at all and clung tightly to them. At the same time, the slowly squirming Gamma suddenly threw out a tentacle, which landed on the ground near the bugs, then gently pulled them towards him. Then, under the helpless gaze of Baili Hanhai, Gamma¡¯s body suddenly enlarged, directly covering the bugs. Within a few seconds, the anomalies on the bugs¡¯ surface all disappeared, they didn¡¯t even have the strength to struggle. Gamma¡¯ s original absorption ability was still there although Energy Absorption had become Bloodsucking Aura. He no longer needed to touch his opponent to absorb their blood and energy, but his absorption ability was even more powerful than before. ¡°Host.¡± Seeing that his energy had been almost entirely absorbed and the Ice and Fire bugs didn¡¯t have the strength to fight anymore, Baili Hanhai decided to concede. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯ll treat you to dinner later.¡± Bai Qj waved his hand, Gamma immediately stopped absorbing energy, returned some energy to the Ice and Fire bugs, then came back to Bai Qi. ¡°Alright.¡± Baili Hanhai was clearly depressed from the loss, his speaking style had even changed to that of Baili Huangmo¡¯s. ¡°People who have already lost should stop babbling here, hurry up and descend.¡± Before Baili Hanhai even left, Lilith stormed onto the stage and challenged Bai Qi straight away. ¡°Summon your most powerful pet, it¡¯s rare for me to be in such a good mood.¡± Looking at Lilith with such a condescending attitude, Bai Qi sighed exasperatedly. Why was there always someone so arrogant wherever he went? Couldn¡¯t they learn a bit of humility? ¡°No need, to change to another one would be humiliating, just stick with this one.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, glanced at Baili Hanhai who was rarely showing his displeasure, and said: ¡°It was a bit tiring just now, let¡¯s end this quickly.¡± ¡°You!¡± Seeing Bai Qi acting as if he had her under control, the usually proud Lilith suddenly became infuriated and cold. ¡°This is your own choice, I won¡¯t take responsibility for any consequences.¡± Having said that, a bright white light suddenly flashed before Lilith, and an Angel appeared in front of Bai Qi. It somewhat resembled the Holy Light Angel, but its form was obviously female. [Name]: Judgement Angel [Nature]: Holy Light Series [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord [Description]: Evolved from inheriting some of the Angel¡¯s bloodline, it has the ability of Angel¡¯s Judgement. Humming¡­ Being so close to the Judgement Angel, the Evolution Egg, which had been uninterested in most creatures since it advanced to the Gold Level, finally began to resonate, continuously urging Bai Qi to touch it. ¡°So excited, it seems like a real Mythical species.¡± Seeing the situation, Bai Qi slightly nodded and said to Gamma, ¡°Gamma, don¡¯t be too harsh when you make your move later. It¡¯s enough to restrict them from taking action. Let me do some progress.¡± Chuckle, chuckle. (Don¡¯t be too harsh? Uh, can I break their arms and legs?) ¡°Cough, cough, don¡¯t say such brutal things. We are all cultured people. Just take them out of action.¡± Bai Qi coughed lightly and kindly reminded Gamma. Gamma seemed to understand, though not quite, and returned to the ring. ¡°Are you ready? Then I will start.¡± Seeing that Bai Qi was ready, Lilith patiently performed an aristocratic pre-combat courtesy. Suddenly, a flash of white light appeared, and a long spear wrapped in white thunder emerged in the Judgement Angel¡¯s hand, pointing towards Gamma. [Skill Name]: White Thunder [Skill Level]: Super [Skill Description]: Thunder imbued with the power of Holy Light greatly suppresses dark matter energy. It is said that Angels use it to judge all evil in the world. The reason for Lilith¡¯s arrogance was the Judgement Angel¡¯s ability. With the White Thunder skill, all opponents fell before her. Even though Gamma¡¯s defense was unusually strong, Lilith did not believe her White Thunder could be resisted. Moreover, based on her observation earlier, Gamma seemed to lack many combat methods, relying only on his insane defense combined with three light skills for continuous attrition. And this tactic, to an Angel, is the most foolish. But what surprised her was that Gamma did not use a counter-attack strategy this time. The moment the Judgement Angel attacked, Gamma¡¯s body began to wriggle and swell rapidly, transforming into a long-horned, green demon, the Furious Guardian, Delta¡¯s evolution after exposure to evil power. [Skill Name]: Mimicry [Skill Level]: Low Level [Skill Description]: Can change one¡¯s own appearance. As the only pet in the team with a proper transformation skill, except for devouring targets larger than itself, Gamma pretty much neglected this skill. However, considering the other creatures in the team could change form, Gamma also included it in his skill set. The Furious Guardian was his first choice. However, Gamma¡¯s transformation speed was slower than the Angel¡¯s attack. Gamma had just formed a rough outline when it was pierced by the Angel¡¯s spear, ripped into countless fragments by the surging White Thunder. But thanks to the Split skill, these attacks could not cause fatal damage. Apart from the light attribute melting part of his body, the thunder attribute¡¯s damage was reduced to the minimum by Gamma. What¡¯s more, those split bodies astonishingly all transformed into the Furious Guardian and began to merge, intending to form a complete Guardian. ¡°Does it have lightning resistance too?¡± Lilith frowned slightly but soon noticed the effect of the light attribute on Gamma and immediately commanded the Judgement Angel to speed up the attacks. In the blink of an eye, White Thunder was bright, jelly flying all over the sky. The speedy war that Bai Qi had proposed now looked ridiculous, and there were whispers among the surrounding spectators. Moreover, the two big shots in the main stand were also discussing. ¡°The Judgement Angel, a Mythical creature, indeed has a strong advantage.¡± Zao Futu, watching the impressively offensive Judgement Angel below, said, ¡°This kind of talent being sent to the Thirteenth Bureau shows how determined the Bo Ge family is in making their comeback.¡± Wang Jian smiled and said, ¡°This was decided by the council. The old man doesn¡¯t mind having more talents in the Thirteenth Bureau.¡± ¡°Moreover, even though it is a Mythical creature, it seems it has not made Bai Qi take things seriously.¡± Zao Futu gave a faint smile, glanced at Bai Qi who looked hopeful, and said, ¡°This lad has always been this way, very carefree. Perhaps later, he will be forced to release other pets.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­ Chairman Zao still has such high expectations for the members of the association. But that¡¯s alright; young people need vitality, but they also need a good knock when it¡¯s due.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± The two looked at each other and laughed, while the competition in the field gradually changed. After consuming all the absorbed energy, even using up more than half of his own energy, Gamma, for the first time, withstood the Judgement Angel¡¯s White Thunder. No matter how the Holy Light struck, it could no longer melt Gamma¡¯s body as quickly as before. ¡°Damn it, just how much energy does this blob monster have!¡± Lilith was somewhat on the verge of a meltdown as she looked at Gamma, seemingly having an infinite amount of energy. In order to prevent Gamma from absorbing energy, Lilith had specially chosen to use the powerful White Thunder skill, restraining her energy leakage as well, to prevent an endless cycle. Although there was still energy absorbed by Gamma, the amount was small and had no significant impact on the battle. Even still, the Judgement Angel, a Mythical creature, seemed to be at a disadvantage in terms of energy. What frightened Lilith more was that the Judgement Angel¡¯s White Thunder seemed to be ineffective against Gamma. ¡°Light resistance, here it comes!¡± Contrary to Lilith¡¯s hysteria, Bai Qi¡¯s smile grew more profound. Sensing Gamma¡¯s light resistance, he couldn¡¯t help but fiercely swing his fist He had resistance to all basic elements! Chapter 253 - Chapter 253: Chapter 249: Tearing the Angel Apart with Bare Hands Chapter 253: Chapter 249: Tearing the Angel Apart with Bare Hands It was a shame that this was the grand competition, and Lilith wasn¡¯t a member of the association. Otherwise, Bai Qi would have definitely called on Lilith¡¯s help to directly bring Gamma¡¯s proficiency to perfection and then directly upgrade it to elemental resistance. ¡°Now that the resistance is at hand, we really can¡¯t keep dragging this on.¡± Seeing the clearly somewhat impatient Leng Feifei, Bai Qi knew he couldn¡¯t just goof around any longer. He gave Gamma an instruction, and Gamma, who was slowly taking form, suddenly shook and immediately turned into the appearance of a Furious Guardian. Not only that, the Sacrificial Aura and the Deadly Poison Aura, which hadn¡¯t been used since Lilith¡¯s appearance, appeared again. But rather than expanding wildly as before, they clung tightly to Gamma¡¯s body just like the Energy Absorption Aura did. The three Auras merged, causing dark green flames to ignite on Gamma¡¯s body. Coupled with Furious Guardian¡¯s appearance, it looked like the reincarnation of a devil. ¡°This is¡­ a heretic!¡± Seeing Gamma in this form, both Lilith¡¯s and Dean¡¯s faces showed signs of shock. Lilith was even more serious, substituting her previous anger with endless solemnity. ¡°I can¡¯t believe you would contract with such an evil creature. I can only judge it now.¡± Lilith had a very solemn expression with a Rune Mark appearing on her forehead. The Judgment Angel¡¯s spear was at her chest, her wings opened wide behind her, and she flew into the sky, overlooking Gamma on the ground like a divine being. Then, the Judgment Angel raised her spear high, and terrifying energy gradually gathered on her spear and locked onto Gamma on the ground. You evil heretic, I will judge you today in the name of the Judgment Angel¡­¡± Before she could finish speaking, the Furious Guardian, created by Gamma, sprang from the ground, grabbed the Judgment Angel by the leg, and fiercely pulled her back to the ground. Then, before the angel could break free, Gamma treated her like a mace, repeatedly slamming her into the ground. ¡°That¡¯s the feeling!¡± Seeing Gamma perfectly executing his idea, Bai Qi revealed a elated smile on his face while Lilith was somewhat discombobulated. ¡°You, how dare you!¡± This sort of attack naturally couldn¡¯t harm the Judgment Angel, but such behavior from Gamma was a great insult to the Judgment Angel, or should I say, the Berg family itself. ¡°Judgment Angel, kill him!¡± Thinking of the punishment she might receive when she returned, Lilith could no longer take into account their situation and directly issued a killing command to the Judgment Angel. Regrettably, it was slightly too late. After swinging the Judgment Angel around for a while, Gamma suddenly leaped up high and with both hands, forcefully threw her into the ground. His huge body immediately pressed down on her, firmly pinning her in place, while his fists, aflame with the evil energy fire, struck the Judgment Angel¡¯s body. For the first time, the Judgment Angel, faced with the Demon class¡¯s specific evil energy fire, experienced agonizing pain directed straight at her soul. She struggled desperately, but Gamma had no intention of relenting. In fact, he marshaled dozens of arms all at once and launched an assault. Gamma in Demon form, Spear Hail! Facing Gamma¡¯s relentless attack, the Judgment Angel, always looming above others, fell to normality, with traces of the evil energy fire scorching all over her body. She looked so pitiful, that even those from the association couldn¡¯t bear it. ¡°Damn it, you dare treat the Judgment Angel like this. If you don¡¯t want my Berg family to consider you an enemy, you¡¯d better stop. Otherwise¡­¡± Halfway through Lilith¡¯s speech, she suddenly noticed a cold look coming from the audience stand and shut her mouth immediately. But once again, it was slightly too late. ¡°Or else what?¡± Bai Qi narrowed his eyes and chuckled. He snapped his fingers and said, ¡°I remember that Holy Light creatures have powerful healing abilities, don¡¯t they?¡± ¡°Gamma, roast chicken wings for dinner tonight!¡± Crunch crunch! (Roasted chicken wings? Gamma¡¯s favorite!) A smile appeared on Gamma¡¯s fiendish face. His wild attack abruptly stopped, and with a powerful yank of his hands he grabbed the wings of the Judgment ¡¯ Angel. Rip¡­ The powerful wings, which were a symbol of the angel¡¯s divinity, were torn off by Gamma. Concurrently, the Judgment Angel¡¯s body, which was initially enveloped in holy light, gradually lost its glow and turned into the appearance of a large white bird. [Name]: Paradise Bird [Attribute]: Holy Light Series [Bloodline Rank]: Mid-Level Lord [Introduction]: The legendary bird responsible for helping angels communicate. Angels can also use it to deliver their powers. ¡°What¡¯s happening? It really is a birdman?¡± Looking at the Paradise Bird that the Judgment Angel had transformed into after losing her wings, Bai Qi also realized that he seemed to have caused trouble. He quickly turned to Leng Feifei for help. ¡°You kid, you really know how to cause trouble.¡± Leng Feifei cursed, but a look of satisfaction was on her face. She snatched one wing from Gamma and threw it onto the body of the Paradise Bird. As the wing returned, the Paradise Bird was once again enveloped in holy light, returning to the form of the Judgment Angel. The wings on her back also returned. Just that they were a lot smaller. ¡°Quickly give me the other wing back!¡± Seeing the Judgment Angel return to normal, Lilith let out a sigh of relief and immediately tried to get the other wing back as well. However, Gamma, who had already had one wing taken from him, would naturally not agree. He opened his mouth wide and swallowed the wing in one large bite. As the master said, what you eat is your own. Anyone who wants to take his wing can fight him over it! ¡°You!¡± Seeing the situation, Lilith was about to lose her temper, but Dean suddenly came to her side. With one icy glance, Lilith dared not utter another word. ¡°Lilith Borg, you¡¯ve lost. Are you trying to disgrace our family¡¯s honor by making such a fuss?¡± Dean Berg¡¯s expression was ice-cold. His apathetic gaze turned Lilith¡¯s face pale, and she clearly understood the punishment she would face afterward. After dealing with Lilith, Dean turned his head towards Bai Qi, his face instantly melting into a warm smile. ¡°I apologize for my little sister¡¯s lack of manners. I apologize on her behalf.¡± Bai Qi frowned slightly and replied, ¡°There¡¯s no need. I might have been a little heavy-handed.¡± Although he was unclear about the exact situation, the wing seemed to be of great importance to the angels. However, he was impressed by Dean¡¯s calm demeanor in the face of this. A smiling tiger ¨C best not to provoke. ¡°That¡¯s for the best.¡± Dean nodded and turned to Leng Feifei and bowed, apologizing, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, coach, for intruding on the contest field- I hope you won¡¯t take it to heart.¡± That s fine, as long as the situation is resolved.¡± Leng Feifei shook her head and watched Dean return to his seat, then she began to announce the final result. For this contest, Bai Qi is the winner.¡± Upon hearing Leng Feifei¡¯s announcement, the morale of the union side returned to its peak, while that on the Thirteenth Bureau¡¯s side was a bit low. Of course, this applied only to some contestants. I knew Bai Qi would teach that arrogant woman a lesson!¡± Tangmiao was smiling, seemingly liberated. Wang Huai, on the other hand could only shake his head helplessly, ¡°Tangmiao, calm down. We, the Thirteenth Bureau, lost after all. Can you not act so pleased?¡± ¡°Oh¡ªI almost forgot.¡± Hearing this, Tangmiao stuck out his tongue. Upon seeing that Yi Yu and the others did not notice him, he sighed in relief. But with this outcome, none of the remaining people can be Bai Qi¡¯s match.¡± Tangmiao glanced at the Thirteenth Bureau members, clearly lacking any will to fight, and said, ¡°Pm glad I wasn¡¯t paired with Bai Qi. Knowing that I have no chance of winning is a terrible feeling.¡± The Thirteenth Bureau¡¯s default rule was to eliminate those who showed fear before fighting and didn¡¯t qualify to stay. Indeed, although they were terrified by Bai Qi¡¯s terrifying power, the remaining members still chose to continue fighting against Bai Qi. Bai Qi did not underestimate his opponents, opting for quick battles and having Gamma in demon form send them out of the stage. Just like that, Bai Qi easily swept through his opponents and returned to his seat amidst the spectators¡¯ intense stares. ¡°Bai Qi, you really didn¡¯t give the other side any face, at least let them have one set.¡± Bai Yuxiao, who didn¡¯t get a chance to show face, looked at Bai Qi with contempt and said, ¡°Don¡¯t you know our union emphasizes virtue?¡± Bai Qi replied somewhat disdainfully, ¡°Where there are points to be won, there is no place for virtue. Don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re scheming.¡± ¡°Hmph, boring.¡± Bai Yuxiao turned his head away and stopped talking, while Bai Qi also wanted to deal with that wing quickly, so he excused himself after a brief chat. According to Gamma¡¯s feedback, the wing seemed to be slowly losing energy, which it couldn¡¯t absorb, forcing Bai Qi to quickly find a solution. Seeing Bai Qi leave, Xiao Yuan and the others didn¡¯t mind, instead they turned to Bai Qiucha and said, ¡°It¡¯s up to you now, Cha.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, spread his bone wings, and flew into the competition field, while the team members who were originally with him didn¡¯t come down. ¡°These kids, they are being so reckless!¡± Watching Bai Qiucha, who obviously planned to sweep through the opponents alone like Bai Qi, Zhao Futu couldn¡¯t help but laugh and scold. However, his eyes were filled with utter satisfaction. ¡°Hot-blooded youth, it¡¯s normal.¡± Wang Jian smiled faintly, ¡°On the other hand, this doesn¡¯t serve much of an evaluation purpose.¡± Zhao Futu nodded, ¡°After the first round, let¡¯s add one more additional assessment for those outside the top ten. We can¡¯t let them come for nothing.¡± That s fine, but it somehow troubles your association.¡± ¡°Not at all, it¡¯s our duty.¡± The two chatted pleasantly, while in a corner of the Thirteenth Bureau¡¯s stand, the atmosphere was chillingly freezing. ¡°After we return, go to the Judgment Hall to repent. When you¡¯ve cultivated the divine nature of Judgment Angel, then you can come out.¡± Dean looked at Lilith coldly and said sternly. ¡°Yes!¡± Lilith nodded repeatedly, knowing she was to spend a long time at that place. But compared to other punishments, this was considered light. ¡°But the other half of the wing¡­¡± Dean shook his head, ¡°The rest of the divine essence of the Judgment Angel will return to the divine statue itself. That wing is of no use, let him have it.¡± ¡°Alright, I understand.¡± Lihth nodded, recalling the scene where the Judgment Angel was brutally beaten by Bai Qi, a hint of resentment flashed in her eyes. Once she grasps more divine elements, she would definitely make the bastard Bai Qi experience the wrath of a god! Chapter 254 - Chapter 254: Chapter 250: Merging Angels Wings Chapter 254: Chapter 250: Merging Angel¡¯s Wings Secret Realm Base. Gamma, who had been sent to the base by Bai Qi in advance, was anxiously circling around the wing of the Judgement Angel. Even with his Energy Absorption Aura at its extreme, he could not absorb the energy slowly dissipating from the Angel¡¯s Wing. Kappa, Kappa. (Master, this energy tastes so good, Gamma wants to eat it.) ¡± Don¡¯ t worry, we¡¯ 11 find a way.¡± Bai Qi nodded, guided by the Evolution Egg, he placed his hand on the Angel¡¯s Wing. The Golden Egg, which had only cracked slightly before, was suddenly filled with cracks, reaching 99% of its progress. ¡°As expected of a mythical bloodline, it directly filled up the progress!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s face immediately showed a smile. Although, judging from the craving state of the Evolution Egg, the properties of the Judgement Angel clearly held great attraction for the Evolution Egg, Bai Qi had not expected the Angel¡¯s Wing to directly fill more than half of the progress. Keep in mind, since the Evolution Egg upgraded to the Gold Level, even Lord Creatures could only provide a little progress. Bai Qi had originally planned to swing by Old Lady Fan¡¯s place, but now he didn¡¯t need to. ¡°However, from the looks of it, this Angel¡¯s Wing seems to be the true body of the Judgement Angel? Is this considered attachment? Or fusion?¡± Bai Qi looked at the wing in his hand, constantly pondering the reason in his mind, while Gamma, who was already extremely anxious, was like an ant on a hot pot, constantly urging him. Kappa, Kappa? (Master, have you figured out a way yet?) Looking at the increasingly dim Angel¡¯s Wing in his hand, Bai Qi quickly nodded, about to use the Evolution Egg to merge it into Gamma¡¯s body, but suddenly hesitated. He had wanted to exchange the Light Spirit Holy Diamond for Gamma to fuse earlier, but he did not take the risk after being persuaded by Xiang Li. Now, this Angel¡¯s Feather was obviously more powerful. If it was fused, it might cause even greater conflict? ¡°Tsk, quite the headache.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in difficulty, still somewhat unwilling to take the risk. Although mythical-level body tissues are rare, they could not necessarily be encountered as he enters more secret realms in the future. If he took a risk now, he might gain benefits, but he could also cause damage to Gamma, which would then not be worth the loss. ¡°How about we not do this?¡± Kappa, Kappa! (Gamma wants to try!) Seeing the string of exclamation marks on Gamma¡¯s forehead, Bai Qi decided after hesitating for a moment. ¡°Let¡¯s give it a try.¡± Though it was somewhat risky, looking at Gamma in this state, if they didn¡¯t try, Gamma might regret it forever. After all, he promised Gamma to eat at will in the beginning. Besides, with the Evolution Egg present, it shouldn¡¯t cause any damage. At most, it would waste some energy. ¡°Schuck, Beta, prepare the treatment pod and be ready to treat me at any time.¡± Out of caution, Bai Qi pulled out the treatment pod that had been scammed from the Moon Night Tower and lay down in it. Then he put the Angel¡¯s Wing on Gamma, activating the Evolution Egg. For a moment, a large amount of vitality was quickly withdrawn, but Bai Qi, who had upgraded to the Four Stage, did not lose his strength like before, and remained lucid. Only now, Bai Qi would rather just faint. With the double boost of the Green Dragon¡¯s Scales and the treatment pod, the demand of the Evolution Egg was met, but Bai Qi, who served as the transmission medium, was extremely uncomfortable. He suddenly envied people like Li Xusheng who had a legendary creature¡¯s bloodline. If he had that kind of physique, he definitely wouldn¡¯t suffer like this. Luckily, the Angel¡¯s Wing wasn¡¯t as terrifying as the Blood of Death. After enduring for a short while, Bai Qi finally put the Golden Egg on Gamma. Awo? (Human, what good stuff have you secretly fed Gamma this time? I want some too!) Seeing the suspicious look on Beta¡¯s face, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes and said, ¡°Didn¡¯t you just swallow a Mechanical Spark?¡± Awo¡­ (That was Schuck¡¯s, not mine¡­) ¡°Alright, alright, I¡¯ll buy you some spiritual materials later.¡± Bai Qi punched Beta hard, and then lay back in the treatment pod, quietly resting. Even though the Evolution Egg had successfully condensed, his body was still a bit tired. And since he was waiting anyway, he took the opportunity to rest. After all, there might be a second round later, and he had to maintain his best condition as much as possible. Arena. Li Xusheng packed up his dual hammers and stood silently on the stage. Across from him was Xiao Yuan with a bitter smile on his face. He thought it was a coincidence to encounter a creature like Gamma who could absorb blood and energy. But now, he had actually encountered a freak who could control his own and others¡¯ blood. Xiao Yuan, who was always known for his endurance fights, was forced by Li Xusheng to actively fight a quick battle. Without a choice, if he dragged it on, his pet¡¯s blood might have been sucked dry by Li Xusheng. ¡°I concede.¡± Xiao Yuan reluctantly chose to give up, looking at Li Xusheng who was surrounded by blood. Running into Li Xusheng, an opponent who completely countered him, was indeed unfortunate. However, he made it into the top five, so he was indifferent to the outcome. ¡°The fifth round of the competition has ended. We will now announce the list of competitors for the second team battle.¡± After confirming that neither side had any more competitors, Leng Feifei immediately announced the results of the competition. At the same time, a projection appeared in the sky, listing the competitors for the second team battle. Association Team: Bai Qi, Bai Qiucha, Xiao Yuan, Lu Qing, Zhou Yan Thirteenth Bureau: Li Xusheng, Wang Huai, Dean Berg, Ellis Bogger, Xia Yan ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m going to the next round with Qing¡¯er.¡± Seeing that Lu Qing, who was in the same team as him, was also advancing to the next round, Zhou Yan cheered jubilantly. In fact, after witnessing the monstrous performances of Dean, Bai Qi, and Bai Qiucha in the first three battles, the rest of the contestants were somewhat panicked. Fortunately, after Qiucha defeated her opponent, the leaders on both sides intervened appropriately, controlling the output of their respective members. Thus, the most powerful contestants basically restrained their strength. However, the list of contestants for the team battle mostly met the expectations of both sides. There were no big surprises; it was a satisfying outcome for all. ¡°Where¡¯s Bai Qi? The second match will start soon, right?¡± Zhou Yan looked around, but he still couldn¡¯t locate Bai Qi. His messages were left unanswered. ¡°Bai Qi must have returned to his secret realm. Let¡¯s wait a bit longer.¡± Bai Qiucha said, ¡°Moreover, I just received a message from my second uncle. Before the start of the second team battle, there might be an extra match.¡± ¡°An extra match?¡± Xiao Yuan was startled at hearing this, but understanding came quickly after recalling the events of the first three matches. The purpose of this competition, although in the form of a match, was for testing. The original intent was distorted into a one-man show by Dean and Bai Qi. From one perspective, it could be said that they had deviated from the competition¡¯s original intent. Therefore, adding an extra match was justified. As expected, while everyone was preparing to watch the team competition, Zhao Futu announced news of the extra match. The match was open to everybody except the top ten. The test was simple: defeat the specified ferocious beasts. The Association and the Thirteenth Bureau would score their performances. ¡°I hope Bai Qi doesn¡¯t come too late. The individual competition is happening simultaneously and can¡¯t be delayed for long.¡± Zhou Yan looked worriedly in the direction that Bai Qi had left earlier. It was unlikely that the major competition involving two departments would be delayed because of one person¡¯s tardiness. If Bai Qi missed it, he would probably be distraught, and it would be a huge blow to them as well. After all, the other team seemed to have more freaks of nature than they did. Secret Realm Base. Bai Qi, Alpha, Schuck, and Delta surrounded Gamma, scrutinizing it curiously. ¡°Do you guys think that Gamma has successfully absorbed it?¡± Crackle, crackle. (It probably hasn¡¯t, Gamma doesn¡¯t seem to have changed much.) Whoof, whoof. (But the energy of that thing has been linked with Gamma. In my opinion, it should be considered a success.) Rumble, rumble. (However, there are no signs of evolution in Gamma. Other than this symbol, everything else remains the same.) The discussion between Bai Qi and his three pets left Gamma, the beast in question, feeling more puzzled. After four hours of integration, the energy of the Angel¡¯s Wing was finally absorbed into Gamma¡¯s body. However, it did not completely absorb, but rather turned into a white lightning mark on Gamma¡¯s body. Although it stopped the continuous dissipation of the power, Gamma was unable to convert it into its own abilities. However, according to Gamma, this lightning mark seemed to be slowly strengthening its body and even had a slow healing function. [Name]: Undying King (Gamma) [Nature]: Alien Series (Physical Mutations) [Growth Level]: Four Stage One Level [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord [Racial skills]: Life Energy Conversion (Super Level ¨C Proficient), Golden Cicada Shelling (Super Level ¨C Beginner), Bloodsucking Aura (High Level ¨C Perfect), Deadly Poison Aura (High Level ¨C Perfect), Sacrificial Aura (High Level ¨C Proficient), Elemental Resistance (High Level ¨C Master), Energy Diversion (High Level ¨C Proficient), Splitting (Mid-Level ¨C Master), Mimicry (Low Level ¨C Perfect), Corrosion (Low Level ¨C Perfect), Light Explosion (High Level ¨C Beginner)¡­ [Energy Value]: 4E6800W Perhaps because Gamma had integrated the Angel¡¯s Wing, its recently acquired light resistance was upgraded to the perfect proficiency. Gamma¡¯s element attribute finally integrated and was upgraded into a high-level skill, Elemental Resistance. [Skill Name]: Elemental Resistance [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Description]: Has nearly immune resistance to attacks of high-level or lower elements. The effects of high-level element attacks and various negative statuses are greatly reduced. The effect of Super Level element skills is halved. ¡°It was worth the effort it took to brush up resistance. There was finally a payoff.¡± With this Elemental Resistance, most energy attacks are practically ineffective against Gamma. Even though the Super Skill was only reduced by half, it was practically negligible for Gamma with its perpetuum mobile setup. ¡°Next, try brushing up Physical Resistance too. By then, if you have resistance to both physical and magical attacks, won¡¯t you be invincible?¡± Chapter 255 - Chapter 255: Chapter 251: The Opening of the Group Battle Chapter 255: Chapter 251: The Opening of the Group Battle Thinking of Gamma being able to withstand attacks from all sides and cut through a swarm of ferocious beasts, Bai Qi felt his blood boiling in excitement. ¡°Although I couldn¡¯t directly absorb the Angel¡¯s wing and obtain a Mythical bloodline, the gains were not bad.¡± Bai Qi grinned at Gamma¡¯s newly acquired skill. [Skill Name]: Light Explosion [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Introduction]: Can cause a powerful impact of Holy Light Attributes on surrounding enemies by bursting the power of the Holy Light. Although it was not the Judgment Angel¡¯s super skill, white thunder, Bai Qi was still quite satisfied. After all, it was Gamma¡¯s first offensive skill. ¡°When the great competition ends, and I exchange the Light Spirit Holy Diamond and Twin Star Core, perhaps I¡¯ll be able to absorb this Holy Light Thunder.¡± Bai Qi was guessing silently when his expression suddenly changed. ¡°Damnit, I forgot about the second round of the competition!¡± Although Gamma hatched ahead of schedule, it still took four hours. Paired with the time they wasted here, it has already been nearly five hours since Bai Qi left the arena. He was in the second group, and no matter how slow the following three groups were, they couldn¡¯t have lasted more than five hours. If he missed the second team competition, even if Zhao Futu didn¡¯t kill him, he would be regretful to death. There were two mythical resources at stake¡­ Upon this realization, Bai Qi didn¡¯t bother to study Gamma¡¯s new skill any more, but headed straight to the arena from the base. Inside the arena. The already prepared teams silently watched the vacant leadership position of the association, speechless. Even though there was an additional test, it didn¡¯t take much time, and the second team competition entered the preparation stage. However, the two leaders seemed to have forgotten something and were still chatting happily. Since Leng Feifei, the referee, hadn¡¯t received any instructions, the start of the competition hadn¡¯t been announced. Of course, everyone knew they were waiting for Bai Qi, and they didn¡¯t mind waiting a bit longer. After all, having seen the formidable strengths of Bai Qi¡¯s three pets, they were also interested in his other pets. However, that was an hour ago¡­ ¡°That bastard Bai Qi, how much longer is he going to leave us hanging!¡± Enraged, Zhou Yan cursed bitterly, wishing to barge into Bai Qi¡¯s sanctuary and drag him out. ¡°Can¡¯t you see that the two bosses didn¡¯t say anything? Just wait.¡± Lu Qing calmly continued reading her book through her spectacles, while the others were meditating unperturbedly. ¡°You guys¡­ never mind, I¡¯ll take a nap first. Wake me up when Bai Qi arrives.¡± Stifling a yawn, Zhou Yan planned to take a nap right there and then. Just then, Bai Qi finally appeared in the arena. On top, Zhao Futu and Wang Jian, who were continuously chatting, tacitly halted and walked to the front of the grandstand and announced in a loud voice, ¡°All the players are here, let¡¯s start the second team competition.¡± ¡°Uh, sorry, I got caught up with some research.¡± Seeing the angry faces of Zhou Yan and others, Bai Qi grimaced, giving an implausible explanation, but Zhou Yan mysteriously stopped pursuing Bai Qi¡¯s late arrival after hearing the word ¡°research¡±. Everyone at the headquarters had reached a consensus. No one should question Bai Qi¡¯s research-related activities because you could potentially be hindering the birth of a core patent. ¡°Triple Core drive,¡± was everyone¡¯s recognition of Bai Qi¡¯s ability. On the Thirteenth Bureau¡¯s side, seeing Bai Qi so unconcerned, Wang Huai just gave a faint smile, while Xia Yan looked curious, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to be so hardworking, Bai Qi. You even went back to research during a competition break. I feel quite ashamed.¡± Bai Qi shookhis head and said, ¡°Just messing around, just messing around.¡± ¡°Huh-¡± Seeing the corners of XiaYan¡¯s mouth twitch, it was clear he didn¡¯t believe Bai Qi¡¯s words. Same was reflected on Dean¡¯s face. Had he left at this time just for some scheming? ¡°Ahem, since all the players are here, let me announce the rules of the team battle.¡± Leng FeiFei stood between the two teams and said, ¡°The team battle is 5v5, and the players can freely play. The competition ends when all the players on one side lose their fighting capabilities. Do you understand?¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Such a simple and straightforward rule didn¡¯t cause objections from either side. Seeing this, Leng Feifei quietly left the stadium. Simultaneously, the already extensive stadium further expanded, exploding by more than tenfold in range. The two fleets, which were initially just a step away, were now isolated by tens of meters. ¡°They are allowing us to battle freely.¡± Seeing their surroundings still expanding, Bai Qi understood and immediately summoned all his four pets. However, the others only summoned their own main pets. A team battle was unlike an individual race. No matter how well the team coordinated, there were always unexpected incidents, especially in a 5V5 contest. Thus, a streamlined battle formation would yield better results. Similarly, aside from Li Xusheng, who could fuse with four pets at once, members of the Thirteenth Bureau also only kept their primary pets. ¡°The Thirteenth Bureau has more experience than us. We cannot afford any errors.¡± Xiao Yuan looked at Lu Qing, and said, ¡°Lu Qing, you are in charge of command and support. I will take up the defense, and will also try to ease the pressure on your support. Zhou Yan, find a chance to deal with the opponent¡¯s support side. Cha, you are responsible for handling Li Xusheng, his blood control is too restricting to flesh and blood life forms.¡± ¡°As for Bai Qi, you move freely.¡± As one of Bai Qi¡¯s main targets for accumulating points, Xiao Yuan fully understood the monstrosity of Bai Qi¡¯s four pets, hence he made no restrictions on Bai Qi. Bai Qi readily agreed to this. Although the association did provide them with plenty of collaborative training, Bai Qi was not incapable of cooperating with others. However, with his undying desire to experiment, Bai Qi often wanted to try new playstyles, making it hard for him to stick to a fixed position. Thus, Xiao Yuan decided to let Bai Qi act freely, who knows, it might yield unexpected results. After all, judging by their lineup, they were at a disadvantage. Li Xusheng, Dean, Ellis, a legendary creature bloodline dual talent user, two Mythical Beast Masters, plus the outrageous mechanical engineer Xia Yan appeared to make their side short on top battle power when compared superficially. Soon, the stadium stopped changing, and Leng Feifei¡¯s voice echoed from the sky. ¡°5VS5 Team battle, Begin!¡± As soon as her voice fell, several varying colored rays of light shone from Lu Qing¡¯s Skillful Girl, quickly falling onto their respective pets, instantly elevating the pets¡¯ status. As a supportive mecha from the Era of Law Emperor, Skillful Girl could easily enhance allied forces¡¯ basic attributes like power and velocity, and also possessed a certain healing ability. This was the reason Xia Yuan made Lu Qing responsible for support. But evidently, Wang Huai¡¯s speed was quicker. He had already caught his team pets in the vitality aura before Lu Qing could even act. Li Xusheng, who he was teamed up with, launched an attack before Wang Huai could act. ¡°Cha, stop Li Xusheng. Zhou Yan, you circle around and seize the opportunity.¡± Seeing Li Xusheng¡¯s movements being so rapid, Lu Qing immediately issued an order. Bai Qiucha directly went into bone armor mode to face Li Xusheng head on. One was a deviant fused with four pets, and the other was an abnormality carrying an Emperor-level creature. Their first front-on collision ended in a draw. Seeing this situation, Zhou Yan, fused with the Soul of the General, skillfully dodged the fighting zone of the two and went straight for Wang Huai. Boom boom boom! At that moment, countless shells rained down from the sky, precisely blocking Zhou Yan¡¯s inevitable path. Before Zhou Yan could even dodge, several red points passed through the smoke and locked onto him. As the team leader of the second attack group, Xia Yan was naturally extremely proficient in tactics. He had already predicted Zhou Yan¡¯s movements and set up his sniper rifle with the intention of taking down Zhou Yan at once. These guys really are good at coordination! Seeing his own side¡¯s attack being easily blocked, Bai Qi¡¯s face turned serious. Schuck immediately understood and instantly deployed the turret, barraging Xia Yan¡¯s Broken Army with a sky-covering cannonade. Energy attacks in the mechanical engineering field are extremely swift, and Schuck¡¯s deployed turret was covered in runes, making its speed faster and surpassing that of the Broken Army even when it was released later. Seeing this, Xia Yan could only temporarily abandon sniping Zhou Yan, switching to evade Schuck¡¯s attack. However, Schuck seemed unyielding. Seeing Xia Yan withdraw, another turret opened, replacing the energy shells with solid ones. The speed of these shells was apparently slower, but with the Thunderflame Cannon¡¯s cover, the shells successfully reached the vicinity of the Broken Army, but didn¡¯t directly hit its target. They opened up in mid-air, turning into giant metal nets cast toward Xia Yan below. ¡°An electromagnetic net?¡± Xia Yan recognized the origin of these metal nets at once, switched directly to a Tyrant Dragon form and aimed to tear the electromagnetic net to shreds with its claws. But just at that moment, these giant metal net suddenly lit up with runes, its falling speed abruptly increasing. The Tyrant Dragon only managed to tear a single net before being swallowed by successive layers of nets. ¡°The combination of rune machinery seems to be pretty powerful.¡± Seeing Schuck¡¯s successful sneak attack, Bai Qi satisfiedly nodded. However, Xia Yan was clearly not an easy opponent. As he was trapped by the metal net, he switched forms again, his body scales collectively reversed and turned into a cutting machine, shattering the metal large nets. Because of this delay, Zhou Yan was already successful in reaching Wang Huai¡¯s front. The spear enveloped in roaring flames, like an erupting lava, charged directly at the Barrier Tree Man! Chapter 256 - Chapter 256: Chapter 252: Three Heroes Battle Alpha Chapter 256: Chapter 252: Three Heroes Battle Alpha Seeing Zhou Yan burst forward so quickly, Wang Huai didn¡¯t panic at all. Countless thick roots sprouted from under his feet, wrapping themselves directly around Zhou Yan. Zhou Yan instantly brandished his spear to block. The flames that came with it easily burned these roots, but backed by the formidable energy of the Barrier Tree Man, the roots not only did not diminish, but became more and more numerous. ¡°Damn, what a nuisance!¡± Zhou Yan muttered a curse under her breath, thrusting her spear forcefully into the ground. Columns of fire sprang forth from the beneath the soil, incinerating the surrounding roots to ashes, and even continued to advance towards the Barrier Tree Man. Her Soul of the General was of the fire attribute, while the Barrier Tree Man was of plant attribute, having a natural suppression effect. If it were to resist directly, the Tree Man would undoubtedly suffer significant damage. At this moment, a figure engulfed in white flames suddenly intercepted in front of the Barrier Tree Man. The pillars of fire Zhou Yan summoned were instantly assimilated upon contacting it, turning into a white fire wall and rushing towards Zhou Yan. Instead of retreating, Zhou Yan advanced, her body¡¯s flames intensifying as she thrust her spear towards the fire wall. Upon seeing this, Lu Qing did not discourage her. The futuristic girl made a slight waving motion, summoning a transparent sphere around Zhou Yan, shielding her from the onslaught of the white firewall. At the same time, Xiao Yuan commanded his main pet, Tardigrade Thunder Dragon, to follow Zhou Yan through the fire wall, forcefully blocking the white greatsword swung down by the Judgment Angel towards Zhou Yan. Zhou Yan was waiting for the opportunity to stab her spear into the Judgment Angel¡¯s skull. The coordination between the three of them was seamless, almost leading one to suspect that their original target had been the Judgment Angel. Yet, Xia Yan, who had also broken free, did not let them have their way. Broken Army, also wielding a mechanical spear, intercepted with a direct thrust, blocking Zhou Yan¡¯s attack. Instead of counterattacking, he extended an energy lock from his spear, surprisingly securing Zhou Yan¡¯s long spear. Wang Huai also changed his targets swiftly, wrapping his vines swiftly around the Tardigrade Thunder Dragon. At this moment, a few roots suddenly shot up around Lu Qing, who had always been standing at the back of the team. The target was unexpectedly the futuristic girl, who was maintaining the protective cover around Zhou Yan. Damn, they were even employing the tactic of luring the enemy deep. Seeing Lu Qing in danger, Zhou Yan instinctively wanted to offer aid. But Xia Yan¡¯s energy lock was evidently specifically meant for spirits; she struggled to break free from the spear transformed from her spirit. Similarly, the Tardigrade Thunder Dragon was entwined with roots, and could not come to the rescue in time. Upon seeing this, Bai Qiucha, who was engaged in a fight with Li Xusheng, immediately slowed her attack and prepared to help out. ¡°Getting distracted during a battle is the most fatal mistake.¡± Seeing Bai Qiucha distracted, Li Xusheng coldly remarked. Numerous amounts of fresh blood suddenly spurted out of his body, turning into a myriad blood blades attacking Bai Qiucha. Li Xusheng suddenly accelerated his attack frequency, catching Bai Qiucha by surprise. Although she managed to stabilize the situation with her exceptional reaction, it was too late to rescue Lu Qing. ¡°Meeh Girl, battle form.¡± However, Lu Qing was not flustered at all. The moment she saw the roots attacking, she instructed something to the Meeh Girl, who promptly procured a crystal long blade from her hand, cleanly severing the attacking roots with a light swing. Was this¡­ the double rune system?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback upon witnessing the transformation. He quickly understood that the Meeh Girl¡¯s changes had incorporated the double rune system. It appears that Lu Qing had greatly benefited from her time spent with the White Meeh analysis group. Seeing Lu Qing resolve the crisis herself, Zhou Yan heaved a sigh of relief, and Bai Qiucha¡¯s attention returned to Li Xusheng. But just then, Li Xusheng, who had originally been aggressively attacking Bai Qiucha, abruptly changed his target. The Judgment Angel also did the same. Meanwhile, the Holy Light Angel, who had always been observing, took advantage of the situation, initiating his attack before the others. The synchronous actions of the three were not impromptu; it was clear that they had planned this. ¡°Just as I thought, from the very beginning, their target was me-¡± Seeing the three people¡¯s pets rushing towards him all at once, Bai Qi did not panic. Instead, a wicked smile crept across his face. Subsequently, the three who were simultaneously launching their offensive against Bai Qi¡¯s four pets seemed to have sensed something. They scattered to the sides in sync. Their movements were obviously a bit unnatural. Bai Qiucha and Xiao Yuan who wanted to come to aid also felt a strong spirit wave and retreated as well. Gamma effortlessly blocked the incoming attacks and even absorbed some opportunistically. ¡°You stupid dog. Why are you so quick when attacking me and so slow in real battles?¡± Seeing that they couldn¡¯t attack Li Xusheng three together stealthily, Bai Qi punched the pouting Beta. Arwooo arwooo¡­ (¡°I¡¯m a dog, not a human. You told me to control the range. How can I speed it up?¡±) Although the Mind Helmet could significantly increase spirit power, control was also a major issue. Even for a Beta with mutated spirit power, it was challenging to silently and accurately explode attacks. ¡°Nevermind. At least, we managed to separate the three of them. Keep a close eye on their movements from now.¡± His ability to make prior arrangements depended on Beta¡¯s enhanced perceptibility boosted by the Mind Helmet. In simple terms, Beta had sensed the hostility from the three against them as soon as the battle started and prepared accordingly. ¡°Such a powerful spirit power, indeed none of your pets is simple, Bai Qi.¡± Dean looked at the silly-looking Beta, and showed an expression of ¡®I knew it,¡¯ then launched his attack again. Such a powerful attack, even with the help of tools, couldn¡¯t be used frequently. It was the perfect time to attack. However, before the Holy Light Angel could get close to the Husky, Alpha, who had been waiting for a long time, stood in front of her. Holding a black long sword, he pointed it at the enemy, an overbearing aura pouring out. The Holy Light Angel, which had always been fearless, actually stopped after sensing Alpha¡¯s aura, showing no intention of initiating an attack. As a mythical species creature, the Holy Light Angel was almost fearless of any intimidation skill. But this time, after being targeted by the black long sword in Alpha¡¯s hand, the Holy Light Angel actually hesitated. ¡°How could it be¡­¡± Seeing this, Dean, who always had a noble smile on his face, finally changed his expression, as did Li Xusheng who had extraordinary senses. He incredulously looked at Alpha. In this way, the battle came to a brief halt. Both sides adjusted their positions, and the fight returned to its initial state. ¡°Tsk¡­ Group battles are always troublesome.¡± Looking at the members of the Thirteenth Bureau who were no longer reckless, Bai Qi scratched his head helplessly. All the young elites here wouldn¡¯t act recklessly, the previous wave was just probing each other out. However, it seemed that the opponent would no longer be rash. Lu Qing glanced at Alpha, whose aura was different from other pets, and after thinking for a moment, said, ¡°Bai Qi, change your position. You will take the lead in the next attack, and we will fully support you. Just focus on outputting.¡± Bai Qi raised his eyebrows at the words and nodded continuously, and said to his four pets, ¡°Lil ones, make some noise!¡± Crack! (I¡¯ve been waiting for this for a long time.) Woof woof! (Five is too few, I want to beat a hundred!) Thump Thump. (Gamma found two more pairs of wings, want to eat¡­) Burp burp. (Delta strived not to lag behind.) The four pets bristled with fighting spirit and all dashed out together. Alpha swung theWingsofWindandlaunchedadazzlingattackontheHoly Light Angel with the Sword of Death. The Holy Light Angel that had easily killed Li Mu earlier was now unable to fight back. The Light Sword, formed from holy light, was now filled with black notches from the Sword of Death. Furthermore, creating an opportunity amongst this, Alpha launched Blade Storm and activated Undying Flame. A giant fire tornado directly rushed towards the Judgment Angel, obviously planning to fight fire with fire. On the other hand, Li Xusheng was entangled with the Gravity Sword controlled by Alpha. The constant change in gravity cuts, made it hard for even Li Xusheng¡¯s monstrous physique to adapt. Alpha, fighting three by himself, surprisingly, held the upper hand. In the past, there were Three Heroes fighting against LvBu, today there¡¯s Alpha fighting against the three beasts, full of breathtaking moments. ¡°Indeed, that kid¡¯s skeleton has grown to king-level.¡± President Qin, who was also in the audience, couldn¡¯t help but feel a little moved as he looked at Alpha standing majestic in the field below. The lowest-level skeleton soldier back then grew into a king creature today. If he hadn¡¯t witnessed it with his own eyes, he might not have believed it. The three people suppressed by Bai Qi also noticed this, no longer held back, and launched a full attack on Alpha. However, at this time, the other three pets of Bai Qi also reached the battlefield. The terrifying array of turrets was unfolded again, with the power of Thunder Flame flying all over the sky. But under Beta¡¯s powerful mind control, they accurately avoided Alpha and all landed on the enemy. Gamma landed directly on Alpha, reformed the disdainful sibling group; Wind Wound and the three major aura rings were launched simultaneously, launching an indiscriminate attack on the surrounding enemies. As for Delta, it directly evolved into a diamond ape form, grabbed the Gravity Sword and launched an attack on Li Xusheng. With the diamond ape¡¯s giant strength, the ability of Gravity Sword was also perfectly displayed. Every attack carried the weight of a mountain; at the intersection of the sword and the hammer, cracks even began to appear in the surrounding space. Because of this, the Blood Blade controlled by Li Xusheng was also suppressed, and he couldn¡¯t even get near Delta. Despite it being a combination of the ancient species and the Space Department, which represents the most basic attack method, Delta showed them what violence aesthetics meant. Chapter 257 - Chapter 257: Chapter 253: May the Holy Light Deceive Chapter 257: Chapter 253: May the Holy Light Deceive You~ Li Xusheng, who was usually stern-faced, was not angry but amused by the suppression from a third stage pet beast. His arms suddenly exerted force, and Delta was directly thrown out. Subsequently, Li Xusheng didn¡¯t pause his pace but dashed towards the thrown Delta. The dazzling blood lightning twined around his dual hammers, smashing ceiling-shatteringly onto Delta, who was caught off guard. At the same time, the attack of Blood Blade exploded again. Its attack speed and form switched increasingly swiftly. Every encounter with Delta would draw away a strand of fresh blood, and its attack range expanded once more. After all, Delta was just a third stage creature. If it weren¡¯t for its unique characteristics and a large amount of base attribute-enhancing materials, it could never contend with Li Xusheng, who had assumed the form of four- armored mode. As Li Xusheng began fighting seriously, Delta naturally couldn¡¯t remain at ease as before. Meanwhile, the Judgment Angel, wrapped in the vortex of Undying Flame, also started to use its strength. The holy flames on its body burned savagely, isolating the Undying Flame from the outside, attacking Alpha. At the same time, Xia Yan, who also was a mechanic, launched a counterattack on Husky. In a split second, the situation reversed. Just then, Bai Qiucha activated his support in time. He, attached to the Bone Armor, ignored Li Xusheng¡¯s blood manipulation. With a Bone Sword in one hand and a Soul Blade in another, he blocked Li Xusheng. Upon a reunion with an old rival, Li Xusheng no longer paid heed to Delta. He directly shifted targets attacking Bai Qiucha. Every single blow fully exemplified the straightforward battles on the battlefield, though lacking any grand tactics; every move was aimed at critical hits. Bai Qiucha was clearly a well-trained fighter. He brandished two swords so swiftly in his hands that openings were hard to be found. The shadow power of the Bone Sword and the spirit power of the Soul Blade put up a powerful fight against Li Xusheng¡¯s four armor and blood ability, showing no signs of inferiority. On the other side, Zhou Yan summoned a pegasus, charging towards the Broken Army. Broken Army was forced to switch its battle mode to close combat and engaged Zhou Yan. Meanwhile, Xiao Yuan commanded the Tardigrade Thunder Dragon to stop the Barrier Tree Man from disturbing Zhou Yan. ¡°Red and blue have always paired well in the past. There could be a chance between these two.¡± Looking at Li Xusheng, covered by blood lightning, and Bai Qiucha, holding the blue Soul Blade, Bai Qi made a cheeky remark as he directly commanded Delta back. Having Delta fight alone against the freak on Li Xusheng¡¯s side was indeed quite challenging. Only after reaching fourth stage with the consumption of Space Crystal Stone could there possibly be a glimmer of hope. ¡°Let¡¯s deal with these two first.¡± Bai Qi looked at the Holy Light Angel and the Judgment Angel, who were dueling Alpha. He frowned slightly. Since the commencement of the fight, these two had been very passive, save for the moment when all three attacked together. Their performance differed significantly from when they were battling on the stage. As if aware of Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts, Dean suddenly flashed a smile at Bai Qi. The attacking speed of the Holy Light Angel skyrocketed. From afar, it seemed like a meteor shower was raining down in the arena. Unlike Lilith¡¯s Judgement Angel and Ellis¡¯ Judgment Angel, Dean¡¯s Holy Light Angel didn¡¯t bear any other attributes. However, it was this pure power of Holy Light that gave the Holy Light Angel a speed comparable to Light. It seemed that Ellis was also unwilling to interrupt Dean¡¯s performance, and he simply switched targets, instead mounting an attack on Husky. Although the Holy Fire of Judgment Angel could offset most of the damage from the Thunder Flame Power, Husky¡¯s attack frequency was too high and could precisely dodge friendly forces. If this continued, it would not be in their favor. Yet at that moment, Delta, who had become free, suddenly stood before the Judgment Angel. One hand held Alpha¡¯s Flame Sword, and the other the Gravity Sword. However, instead of attacking the Judgment Angel, Delta regressed to its original form and let both swords rest on its body. The one known as Evolution Light shone brightly, and a horrifying temperature began to emit from Delta¡¯s body. A colossal humanoid figure appeared once again in the arena. [Name]: Magma Element [Nature]: Elemental System [Bloodline Level]: High-grade King [Introduction]: A powerful elemental life form that was born from magma. It boasts a scorching temperature and a formidable body, causing double attribute damage to its enemies. This was Delta¡¯s most potent evolved state that it had discovered through trials with numerous pet beasts, apart from the Power of Death, which it dare not risk. For a time, it even threatened Alpha, who had already elevated to King- level. However, the significant issue with this state was its lack of sustainability; it could hardly last long. But at the moment Delta evolved, Gamma voluntarily detached from Alpha and landed on the Magma Giant, starting to supply energy to Delta. With the issue of energy solved, Delta took the lead in attacking the Judgment Angel, but the Judgment Angel, also possessing fire attribute, just couldn¡¯t handle Delta. In the previous battles, the horrifying Holy Fire from the Judgment Angel caused significant damage to the Association side, burning both the body and the soul simultaneously. Although Ellis had a firm grasp on how much damage it inflicted, it still posed a significant deterrent. However, this time, facing the Magma Elemental with a flame comparable to its own, the Holy Fire¡¯s effect was greatly weakened. The crucial point was Gamma, which had learned the Elemental Resistance technique, popping out from time to time to swallow the Holy Fire, utterly quashing the most potent attack of the Judgment Angel. ¡°No matter how many times I see this, Bai Qi¡¯s Ancestral Beast still has ridiculously strong abilities.¡± Watching Delta changing its battle form again, Bai Yuxiao on the stands couldn¡¯t help but sigh. When they found out that Bai Qi had signed a contract with an Ancestral Beast, which couldn¡¯t evolve, everyone felt it was somewhat a pity, thinking Bai Qi had wasted a contract slot. Yet, who would have thought that in such a short time, Bai Qi would turn Delta¡¯s disadvantage into an advantage, and it even subtly became a top talent. After all, there were hardly any pet beasts that could change form according to external energy. ¡°I feel that Bai Qi¡¯s skeleton is truly terrifying.¡± Li Mu, looking at Alpha, who showed no signs of weakness when faced with the almost unstoppable speed attack of the Holy Light Angel, expressed a different opinion. As the only one in their group who had directly confronted the Holy Light Angel, Li Mu knew very well how terrifying the angel¡¯s speed was. He was certain that none of their pets could beat the Holy Light Angel in terms of pure speed. And now, Alpha had not only sustained but seemed to be handling it with ease, audaciously opposing the creature of Holy Light with the body of an undead creature. ¡°Could it be that this guy has actually cultivated his main pet into a king creature?¡± Bai Yuxiao watched Alpha getting stronger as the battle continued, and expressed her guess with some disbelief. ¡°Almost certainly so,¡± Li Mu nodded, then turned to look at Lu Qing, silently overlooked in the arena, a sense of helplessness flashing in his eyes. I really can¡¯t surpass Bai Qi¡­ In the arena, Lu Qing¡¯s gaze continually swept across various areas as she gave constant instructions to the mech girl. Meanwhile, lights of different colors fell onto the others under the mech girl¡¯s control. Strength enhancement, speed enhancement, defense enhancement¡­ With the various effects of the mech girl¡¯s enhancements, Zhou Yan and the others gradually gained the upper hand, and constantly adjusted their attacks based on the information provided by Lu Qing. Unlike Bai Qi who joined later, Xiao Yuan, Zhou Yan, and Lu Qing, who grew up together, naturally coordinated seamlessly. Even though Lu Qing¡¯s combat power wasn¡¯t strong, her vast knowledge reserves combined with the mech girl¡¯s auxiliary enhancements were highly effective. ¡°The association indeed has an abundance of talent. Although their tactics are a bit immature, they have a promising future,¡± Wang Jian nodded slightly while looking at the individuals below with clear task divisions. Zhao Futu, on the other hand, waved his hand and said, ¡°They are still somewhat strained compared to the concentration of elites in the Thirteenth Bureau.¡± ¡°President, you¡¯re being too modest. King-level creatures have quite a significant dominance in a competition of this level.¡± ¡°Still, it¡¯s not as convenient as having two mythical species. Among creatures of the same level, mythical species are the strongest.¡± ¡°Hahahaha¡­¡± The two exchanged compliments before refocusing on the match. ¡°Can the advantage of having a mythical species really allow it to continue fighting Alpha for so long?¡± Bai Qi asked, looking at the Holy Light Angel, whose speed was still rising. Based on the data provided by Xiao Yuan and the others, Dean¡¯s Holy Light Angel was reported to have a high-grade lord-level bloodline. Even for a mythical species, it seemed a bit too much to have battled against Alpha, a king-level being, for so long. ¡°Alpha, push him to his limit.¡± *Creak creak.* (Understood.) Alpha nodded, the three swords of wind, fire, and gravity flew back and attacked the Holy Light Angel together. Wisps of black energy emanated from the Sword of Death, severed the Holy Light Angel¡¯s light sword, and slashed towards the angel. Seeing this, a brilliant light suddenly emitted from the Holy Light Angel. A pair of wings suddenly emerged from its back, and a pure white space appeared around it, keeping Alpha¡¯s four swords outside. A King¡¯s Aura! The Holy Light Angel was indeed a king-level creature! Seeing the transformation of the Holy Light Angel into a four-winged angel, Bai Qi suddenly realized the truth. Dean, however, looked serious and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to encounter a king-level creature. It¡¯s quite unexpected.¡± Bai Qi shrugged and said, ¡°I¡¯m also surprised. You can grow wings at will. Is that how capricious mythical species are?¡± Dean gave a faint smile and said, ¡°Bai Qi, if you¡¯re interested, we can chat about it after the match. But now¡­¡± ¡°Let the holy light purify you!¡± After speaking, the Holy Light Angel¡¯s holy aura exploded, enveloping Alpha entirely. The effects of wind, fire, and other attributes began to dissipate at a speed visible to the naked eye. Those golden blades fell uncontrollably to the ground, gradually transforming into holy light. Bai Qi frowned slightly at this. Alpha instantly recalled the Flame Sword and Gravity Sword, and swung the Sword of Death to attack the Holy Light Angel. ¡°It¡¯s useless. Inside the Holy Light¡¯s aura, holy light will protect everything.¡± Seeing this, Dean shookhis head, about to advise Bai Qi to concede. Then, he saw the Sword of Death penetrate directly through the Holy Light Angel¡¯s chest, staining its once pure body with a streak of black. ¡°Seems like you¡¯ve been fooled by the holy light, huh?¡± Chapter 258 - Chapter 258: Chapter 254: Death VS Holy Light Chapter 258: Chapter 254: Death VS Holy Light Feeling the information passed on by the Holy Light Angel, Dean¡¯s face became serious. He immediately directed the Holy Light Angel to stay away and used the Power of Holy Light to eliminate the Power of Death from his chest. However, regardless of how the Power of Holy Light surged, it could only suppress the Power of Death in its place, and it had no way of purifying it. ¡°You really are a heretic.¡± First was the Evil Energy Flame, then came the Power of Death; the two powers under Bai Qi¡¯s control contrasted entirely with the angel¡¯s Power of Holy Light. If this happened before the decline of the Bo Ge family, he would¡¯ve been subject to burning at the stake. ¡°You guys really do love that term, huh-¡± Seeing this, Bai Qj shrugged, and Alpha continued to attack. However, the Holy Light Angel didn¡¯t want Alpha to get any closer and immediately threw severa Purification Spears at Alpha. Facing this overcompressed Power of Holy Light, Alpha unleashed the Death Force Field right away. The originally pure and flawless Holy Light instantly entered eternal oblivion. Death VS Holy Light, the confrontation of these two attributes determined victory and defeat in an instant. Seeing this, Dean¡¯s face grew serious, and an angelic pattern suddenly appeared on his forehead. A brand new lightsaber gradually appeared in the Holy Light Angel¡¯s grip. In contrast to the incredibly dazzling Purification Spear, this lightsaber was rather dim, which from afar, looked like an ordinary white longsword. However, after summoning this lightsaber, the Holy Light Field, which was slowly being eroded by the Death Force Field, suddenly overturned its deteriorating situation, not only expelled the Power of Death from its chest but also counterattacked Alpha. ¡°Things are getting serious¡­¡± Seeing the Holy Light Angel in this state, Bai Qi immediately understood that Dean was pulling out all the stops, and Alpha also completely unleashed the restraints on the Power of Death, a dead-quiet aura in an instant enveloped the entire field. ¡°Did Bai Qj really just ascend to the Four Stage not long ago? Looking at the Barrier Tree Man, who was noticeably affected just by experiencing the aftermath of the Death Aura, Wang Huai showed a bitter smile. The strength of the King-level life was indeed terrifying. If they didn¡¯t have Dean Bo Ge on their side, besides Li Xusheng, Bai Qi could¡¯ve beaten the rest of them single-handedly. This was much more terrifying than the Saber-toothed Tiger whose power had been limited. The Holy Light Angel and Alpha, who had likewise unleashed their powers, faced each other again. When their swords, Lightsaber and the Sword of Death clashed, the shock wave affected the battles of the surrounding people, so they all increased their distance from them. However, it was quite clear that the Holy Light Angel couldn¡¯t maintain this power for long. After exchanging dozens of steps with Alpha, the lightsaber in the Holy Light Angel¡¯s hand showed signs of collapsing. Seeing this, the Judgment Angel, who was originally entangled with Delta and Gamma, decided to switch its target and was about to come over to help without hesitation. ¡°Iris, that¡¯s enough.¡± Dean stopped Iris¡¯s action and even took back the Holy Light Angel. He said, ¡°This is the first time I¡¯ve been pushed to such a distressing point. Thank you for letting me know that I still have a lot of room to grow. ¡°This time, I lose.¡± Dean bowed to Bai Qi with a sincere look on his face. Iris also put away the Judgment Angel and stood next to Dean, not moving. ¡°What the heck is going on¡­¡± Bai Qi looked a little bewildered. According to team battle rules, in each team of five contestants, if three contestants lose their combat ability, it¡¯s considere that the entire team lost the match. Therefore, they started in that way of probing. Now, were these two planning to just lose like that? Woof woof! What¡¯s happening, I haven¡¯t started showing off my maneuvers yet! Kha-pu, kha-pu. Wings, Gamma still wants to eat¡­ Beta and Gamma each displayed their terrible disappointment, but Dean was determined not to take another shot. After signaling the referee, Leng Feifei, he was directly teleported out of the arena. The sudden change of situation left the audience outside the field incredibly surprised. Wang Huai and his companions, who were still in the field, had a face full of helplessness. It¡¯s barely fine with five on five, but now it¡¯s five on three. Besides, there¡¯s Bai Qi, that guy who has raised a bunch of freakish pets. How are they going to fight this? ¡°I think, we seem to be able to save some trouble. Xiao Yuan, who had already confirmed the outcome of the match, stopped attacking, and Xia Yan and the others also pulled away and stopped making a move. The vast arena was left with only Bai Qiucha and Li Xusheng still fighting. ¡°So, we¡¯re not fighting anymore?¡± Bai Qi, looking somewhat speechless at the people who had already ended the battle, had planned for today¡¯s battle for so long, but ended up with two of his own leaving for no reason, and the remaining two didn¡¯t want to continue fighting. ¡°I don¡¯t think my Broken Army can fight against a King-level creature, let alone your pets¡­¡± Xia Yan paused, without finishing his words, he said, ¡°After I upgrade the Broken Army to King-level, I¡¯ll come to challenge you again.¡± Wang Huai also shrugged, saying, ¡°Although I knewyour pets were freaky, I didn¡¯t expect that after not seeing you for a bit, you¡¯ve become like this, can t beat you, can¡¯tbeatyou.¡± Bai Qi licked his lips and had no choice but to accept this reality. Li Xusheng and Bai Qiucha, who were still fighting, finally noticed the abnormalities around them. They both stopped at the same time and returned to their teams. ¡°What happened?¡± Li Xusheng, who had been focusing all his attention, was unaware of the situation around him and asked Wang Huai. ¡°Dean and Ellis surrendered. We¡¯ve lost the advantage; we¡¯ve lost the team battle.¡± Wang Huai sighed with resignation. Upon hearing that Dean and Ellis had surrendered, Li Xusheng frowned and looked around, only to find that they were no longer in the stands. Did these so-called aristocratic children flee before the battle? Is this their attitude towards the fight? ¡°It seems, the result is out.¡± Zhao Futu looked at Wang Jian and Wang Jian smiled faintly and said, ¡°It seems the Beast Master Association has won again. The old man needs to reorganize the Thirteenth Bureau before he retires. They¡¯ve been slack in recent years.¡¯ The two of them exchanged a look, smiled, and walked to the front of the stand. ¡°Therefore, I officially announce that the winner of this team battle is the Beast Master Association!¡± As soon as the words fell, a cheer broke out from the Association, while the atmosphere at the Thirteenth Bureau was gloomy, with faces full of disappointment. Among them, many blamed the Bo Ge trio. As members of the Thirteenth Bureau and its training camp, they were all under military-style management, so they could accept losing the match, but they were disgruntled with Dean and others who fled halfway through, indeed, the skeleton was strong, but as the first line of defense against ferocious beasts, they knew what the federation¡¯s fate would be if everyone behaved this way. Wang Jian also noticed the Beast Masters¡¯ thoughts within the Thirteenth Bureau, but he had no intention of placating them. Instead, it was Zhao Futu who interrupted the noise below, saying: ¡°Tomorrow will be the second round of theoretical exams, and afterwards, we will give out the final grades to all students.¡± ¡°Those who did not show their true strength in practical combat, you need to work hard tomorrow.¡± ¡°That will be all for today.¡± After his words, everyone felt a shift in space around them. They were once again back in the assembly hall, but the leaders of both factions had disappeared. ¡°This contest wasn¡¯t quite as I expected¡­¡¯ The team battle ended abruptly, leaving Bai Qi somewhat unsatisfied. Alpha was fine, having fought against the Holy Light Angel, while Gamma had performed well in the single combat. Delta had been a bit aggrieved, having been worked out halfway through the fight with Li Xusheng, and the Judgment Angel he faced next clearly didn¡¯t use all his strength. It was Schuck Beta who was the worst off, left with nothing but a brainless bombardment apart from a single Spirit Storm. ¡°That¡¯s all because someone was too abnormal. Zhou Yan, who also didn¡¯t get a good fight, grimaced. The abrupt withdrawal of Dean and Ellis was the main reason for the abrupt end of this team battle, but the root cause was Alpha, Bai Qi¡¯s beast, which was shockingly strong. Their own kind, the undead creatures, which had been suppressed by the Holy Light series for years, ironically managed to dominate the Holy Light Biological. Even though Dean and Ellis were teamed up, Zhou Yan felt it was a bit much. ¡°Well, it¡¯s good enough that we won. At least we¡¯ve secured the title of champions.¡± Xiao Yuan smiled, playing down Zhou Yan¡¯s mood, and everyone¡¯s attention was diverted. ¡°I wonder who will be the runner-up, it¡¯s still a piece of mythical-grade resource after all.¡± Zhou Yan sighed regretfully. She had originally hoped to score big in the practical combat that had been pushed up, but her performance in both the single combat and team battle were mediocre, and she was not hopeful of making it to the top three. ¡°If I¡¯ve guessed correctly, it should be Cha.¡± Lu Qing adjusted her glasses. Like Bai Qi, Bai Qiucha cut through the competition. She was leading in terms of data, after all, neither Dean nor Li Xusheng defeated more than eleven people. Given the win in this team battle, the chances of Bai Qiucha getting second were quite high. ¡°However, it will depend upon the theory exam tomorrow. Cha¡¯s knowledge of runes is somewhat problematic.¡± At this Bai Qiucha gave a wry smile. Among all theoretical subjects, he was least interested in the class on runes. Although he was less mediocre than most, compared to Bai Qi, Lu Qing, his knowledge wasn¡¯t enough. ¡°I¡¯ll try to give an extraordinary performance.¡¯ Although he didn¡¯t need help from external materials and could get a powerful legendary skeleton dragon just by improving step by step, this was no longer a personal competition but a clash between two major factions, so he absolutely couldn¡¯t afford to lose this spot. ¡°By the way, where¡¯s Bai Qi? He won¡¯t mess up in the theory exam tomorrow, will he? After all, he hasn¡¯t attended class for a long time.¡± Zhou Yan looked around but found that Bai Qi had disappeared at some point. ¡°You¡¯d better worry about yourself first; I have serious doubts about whether you can pass the theory exam tomorrow.¡± Lu Qing adjusted her glasses and delivered a merciless blow to Zhou Yan. Zhou Yan, who had been full of enthusiasm just moment ago, instantly fell flat and went to a corner to sulk. It¡¯s not fair, why can¡¯t there be special talents who only know how to fight? Wait, it seems like she doesn¡¯t even count as one who can fight now¡­ Chapter 259 - Chapter 259: Chapter 255: Bootlicker Number Two Chapter 259: Chapter 255: Bootlicker Number Two Tower of Decision. Bai Qi looked at Zhao Futu, who was grinning at him, with a helpless expression on his face. Originally, he was hanging out in the gathering hall, chatting with a few people, when suddenly, he found himself teleported to the Tower of Decision. Without a doubt, in the whole Six Tower, the only one who could do this was Zhao Futu. ¡°Chairman, next time if there¡¯s anything, could you please give me a heads up? These sudden changes could scare someone to death,¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but complain to Zhao Futu, who just laughed and said, ¡°Don¡¯t you want the first place prize?¡± ¡°Absolutely, absolutely want it!¡± Bai Qi immediately put on a flattering smile and nodded repeatedly, then asked curiously, ¡°The first place prize? Isn¡¯t there still a theoretical exam?¡± ¡°The main skills a Beast Master needs to excel in are in practical combat, the first round of the examination already gave us a general idea. The theoretical exam only provides another route for development for some.¡± ¡°After all, not everyone is willing to venture into the wild.¡± Bai Qi nodded. While most Beast Masters dreamt of exploring the unknown wilderness and witnessing more rarely-seen beasts, others only saw it as a means to enhance their competitiveness in various fields. Just like Lu Qing and Yi Xiaowei ¡­ Unsurprisingly, they might not step into the wilderness for the rest of their lives. Even if they did, it would only be in association-organized activities. ¡°So, the top three ranks have already been announced?¡± Bai Qi looked at Zhao Futu with curiosity, and Zhao Futu nodded, handing Bai Qi the list of names. The list wasn¡¯t for anything trivial; it was the ranking of the top ten participants in the current competition. And the first place was Bai Qi. Two Mythical Level resources, soon to be obtained! Bai Qi punched the air, already somewhat impatient, yet he still patiently kept reading the list. ¡°Second place, Bai Qiucha; third place, Li Xusheng; fourth place, Dean Berg; Fifth place, Ellis Bogger; Sixth place, Xiao Yuan¡­¡± The top three names were somewhat within Bai Qi¡¯s expectations, but the subsequent ranks somewhat surprised him. ¡°The performance of our association is rather¡­ disappointing.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s expression gradually became solemn. According to his understanding of both sides, apart from Bai Qiucha and Li Xusheng, the abilities of the other members were almost similar. But the trio from the Berg family, who suddenly made their appearance, clearly overstepped the line. Bai Qi was sure that if he hadn¡¯t sent Lilith away earlier, she would have definitely made it to the top ten. The advantage of a Mythical Species was indeed significant. ¡°It¡¯s normal. For a family like the Berg family that has hundreds of years of legacy, they naturally have some advantages. Plus, the beasts raised by Xiao Yuan and the others might not be inferior to the Mythical Species,¡± said Zhao Futu, who didn¡¯t seem worried in the slightest, ¡°But in the future, you would do well to be more careful. With the two powers you demonstrated earlier, the Berg family would have probably tried several attempts to kill you a few hundred years ago.¡± Bai Qi timidly pulled down his collar. He didn¡¯t know about this world, but in his previous life, both the Power of Death and the Evil Power would have labeled him as a heretic and sentenced him to burning at the stake. ¡°Chairman, do you know about the demon class?¡± Upon hearing Zhao Futu mention this, Bai Qi immediately asked. ¡°Of course, I¡¯ve personally discovered a secret realm of the demon class. Though I didn¡¯t encounter any living demonic creatures, I was able to get a glimpse of its mysteries.¡± Zhao Futu nodded, and said solemnly, ¡°Even though the demon class is strong, you shouldn¡¯t obsess over it too much. To my knowledge, the early death of the Law Emperor is connected to the demon class.¡± Bai Qi nodded repeatedly. He was well aware of the danger related to the Evil Energy Flame which could burn life force. Gamma too had almost failed to withstand the damage from it the last time. But now that Gamma had a certain ability of the demon class, if they faced a similar situation in the future, they probably wouldn¡¯t be in such a difficult position. Perhaps sensing Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts, Zhao Futu revealed a strange smile and said, ¡°Once this big competition is over, you¡¯ll have to temporarily leave the headquarters and go to different departments to learn. So, it¡¯s best for you to arrange everything here sooner rather than later.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood. Besides the materials that were yet to be exchanged, the only thing that needed his attention was Nicholas the cowardly dragon. But these days, Nicholas seemed to be having a good time with Old Lady Fan, so Bai Qi probably wouldn¡¯t need to interfere much. ¡°Alright, you¡¯ve fought for the whole day, you must be tired. Take a good rest. After the theoretical exam is over tomorrow, you can get the resources you want.¡± Zhao Futu smiled and said, ¡°Appreciate your life now. Back in our day, it was not so easy to get a Mythical Level resource. The Federation will be relying on your generation for protection in the future.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s face turned serious. The tranquil life of the Federation these past two decades had been fought for by the older generations of Beast Masters like Zhao Futu. Although it seemed a little dramatic to say so, if the Ferocious Beast Tribe attacked the Federation again, he would undoubtedly have to step up. After all, why would he send back the Ferocious Beast resources that were delivered to his doorstep? By the time Bai Qi left the Tower of Decision, it was already pitch black outside and his stomach had begun to rumble with hunger. ¡°Fill my stomach first, then take a good sleep.¡± The next day. The theoretical exam proceeded as scheduled, but the subjects being tested were quite diverse. In addition to their usual study of pet beast cultivation, dissection of ferocious beasts, and runes, there were also questions about tactics, management, and even interpersonal relations. In simple terms, this theoretical exam was a mishmash. ¡°I¡¯m done for, none of the topics I prepared for came up. I¡¯m doomed this time.¡± Zhou Yan walked out of the exam room with a gloomy face and started complaining as soon as he saw Xiao Yuan and the others, ¡°Who the hell set the questions this time, they were all over the place.¡± ¡°Well, as far as I know, it was set by the six Tower Masters and the examiners together. Instructor Leng was also involved.¡± Xiao Yuan chuckled, causing Zhou Yan¡¯s expression to change, ¡°I knew it, the test had such broad coverage this time, so the teachers were also involved.¡± Seeing Zhou Yan¡¯s expression, the others couldn¡¯t help but laugh. The theoretical exam this time was indeed difficult, covering a range of complex areas, but they all saw the purpose of the association and the Thirteenth Bureau. In simple terms, this theoretical exam was a survey of future development goals. The association and the Thirteenth Bureau would decide your future based on the results of this theoretical exam, so their intentions were very clear when they were answering the questions. ¡°By the way, Bai Qi, how did your exam go?¡± Xiao Yuan turned to Bai Qi, who was the last to leave the examination hall, and asked. ¡°Not bad I guess, the test was pretty basic. I should be able to ace the objective questions, but I¡¯m not sure about the subjective ones.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, looking resigned, which caused Zhou Yan¡¯s expression to become even more mournful after hearing his words. ¡°I can¡¯t beat you in a fight, and I can¡¯t outdo you in an exam, why do I have to be grouped with a freak like you¡­¡± Everyone empathically agreed. Before they met Bai Qi, they were still able to accept others calling them prodigies, but since they met Bai Qi, they had turned against this term. This was no prodigy but a beast! ¡°The overall grades will probably be released by noon. Since we don¡¯t have any tasks, why don¡¯t we all go out to eat?¡± Xiao Yuan looked around and said, ¡°We¡¯ve been training together for quite a while, but we don¡¯t seem to have had a proper gathering. Let me treat everyone today.¡± ¡°We can go eat, but you don¡¯t need to be the one to treat.¡± Zhou Yan walked over to Bai Qi¡¯s side and slapped his shoulder, ¡°Disregarding a three-core drive candidate like this is disrespectful, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Wouldn¡¯t you say so, Bai Qi?¡± Seeing that Zhou Yan was clearly prepared to target the wealthy ones, Bai Qi rolled his eyes, ¡°It¡¯s just a treat, it¡¯s the right thing to do. After all, thanks to you senior, I¡¯ve received quite a few points. I do understand the principle of courtesy.¡± With that, Bai Qi instantly hit Zhou Yan¡¯s sore spot, defusing the situation, never to speak again. ¡°Um, Bai Qi, are you going out to eat? Can I join you?¡± At this time, a slightly playful voice came from the side. Bai Qi looked up to see that it was Tang Miao, and behind her were Wang Huai and the rest of the special attack team. ¡°Tang Miao, don¡¯t spout nonsense.¡± Wang Huai glared at Tang Miao, then apologized to Bai Qi, ¡°Bai Qi, you don¡¯t have to bother about her, just do your own thing.¡± Bai Qi chuckled, ¡°So, are you guys planning to head back?¡± Wang Huai shook his head, ¡°Not yet. Both our leaders seem to have some matters to discuss, and they asked us to stay in Songlin City to take a look around. We were planning to rest for a while before strolling around the nearby area.¡± ¡°Perfect, let¡¯s all go out to eat together. It will be more lively with more people.¡± ¡°Yay!¡± Upon hearing this, Tang Miao was overjoyed and her cute and charming eyes stunned many association apprentices just coming out of the exam room. There were too few female Beast Masters in the training camp, and the few that were there each had their own unique characteristics. Seeing the vibrant and youthful Tang Miao, these boys, who had been cooped up in the headquarters for several months, felt their hearts flutter. ¡°Bai Qi, do you¡­ know her?¡± Bai Yuxiao, with a blushed face, quietly stepped closer to Bai Qi and asked in a low voice. ¡°Do you mean Tang Miao? I met her on a prior mission, why do you ask?¡± Bai Qi looked at Bai Yuxiao somewhat puzzled, not sure what he meant. ¡°Do you know if she has a boyfriend?¡± Bai Qi: ¡°¡­¡± What¡¯s with young people nowadays, always thinking about love and relationships? Don¡¯t they know that women will only drag down their progress in Beast Control? Absurd! ¡°I¡¯m not sure, but I suggest you ask her teammate.¡± Bai Qi nodded to Li Xusheng, who was standing nearby, and Li Xusheng immediately felt it and sharply turned to glare at Bai Qi, whilst a fierce aura shot directly at them. ¡°Ahem¡­ forget it, I¡¯ll ask next time.¡± Seeing Li Xusheng¡¯s reaction, Bai Yuxiao immediately gave up on his plan to inquire further. However, he couldn¡¯t take his eyes off Tang Miao, which left Bai Qi and Xiao Yuan exchanging glances. The second bootlicker is born. Chapter 260 - Chapter 260: Chapter 256: Redeem Rewards Chapter 260: Chapter 256: Redeem Rewards Upon Bai Qi¡¯s enthusiastic invitation, the members of the Special Attack Group One eventually agreed to dine with Bai Qi and others. The chosen location was, of course, the Songyue Building. ¡°Miss Tang Miao, this is a signature dish of the Songyue Building. Would you like to try it?¡± ¡°Miss Tang Miao, let me pour you some tea¡­¡± ¡°Miss Tang Miao¡­¡± On the way, Bai Yuxiao couldn¡¯t resist asking Wang Huai about Tang Miao¡¯s love life. After finding out that Tang Miao was single, he immediately turned into a faithful lapdog, following her closely and showering her with attention. ¡°Cha, is he always like this?¡± Bai Qi held his tongue and turned to Bai Qiucha, whispering his question. ¡°I¡¯m not very sure. Yuxiao likes to run around all over the place; we don¡¯t meet more than a few times a year.¡± Bai Qiucha let out a bitter smile and said, ¡°But no, I don¡¯t think so. ¡°Oh, I see.¡± With a knowing look, Bai Qi glanced at Li Mu, who also seemed to be on the offensive, goaded by the stimulating scene. He sighed, A lapdog to the end would end up gaining nothing. Pity the party concerned couldn¡¯t understand this common sense. However, some lessons come exceptionally fast. Looking at Bai Yuxiao¡¯s ingratiating expression, Tang Miao squinted and smiled, ¡°Little brother, elder sister doesn¡¯t like boys younger than me. So you can give up now.¡± As soon as Tang Miao¡¯s words came out, Bai Yuxiao looked as if he had been struck by lightning. His face turned ashen. Bai Qi even faintly heard the sound of something shattering. Good heavens, it ended before it even started. Compared to this, Li Mu seemed fortunate. Seeing Bai Yuxiao¡¯s dejected expression, Wang Huai let out a helpless sigh, ¡°Tang Miao, be more respectful in your words.¡± ¡°Oh-¡± Tang Miao stuck out her tongue playfully. Her adorable manner cheered Bai Yuxiao up again. He gave Wang Huai and Li Xusheng a dangerous look. Since Tang Miao didn¡¯t like boys younger than her, her target must be among these people. Wang Huai was worldly and experienced, as well as being the leader. But he looked too reserved, so he probably wasn¡¯t it. The Baili Brothers might have looked decent, but their strange behaviors meant they couldn¡¯t be it. Li Xusheng, mature and powerful, and good-looking, it had a high probability of being him! With the help of love, Bai Yuxiao overcame his fear of Li Xusheng and secretly set a target. Surpass Li Xusheng! Bai Yuxiao¡¯s attitude naturally caught everyone¡¯s attention. They looked at each other, and finally, Xiao Yuan initiated the conversation, ¡°Bai Qi, where do you plan to go once the competition is over?¡± Bai Qi thought for a moment, ¡°I¡¯ll probably return to Gusu City. I haven¡¯t finished my mechatronics classes, so I should go back to school first. Though the training camp had taught a lot, it missed out on mechatronics. Although Schuck provided Bai Qi with the complete mechanical guide under Seven Stage, he still needed to learn some detailed knowledge in person. ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re going back to school?¡± Wang Huai looked at Bai Qi speechlessly and said, ¡°Your teachers must be under a lot of pressure.¡± Everyone agreed with Wang Huai s words. A student who had already acquired three core patents would undoubtedly put pressure on any teacher. Bai Qi looked towards Xiao Yuan and the rest. ¡°What about you guys? Are you going to stay in Six Tower or go on some adventures?¡± Xiao Yuan said, ¡°I¡¯ll stay in Six Tower for now, my grandfather wants me to focus on training, my abilities are kind of weak.¡± ¡°Grandfather, is it Xiao Chuanqi?¡± As soon as Wang Huai heard this, he exclaimed, ¡°So the legendary¡¯s expectations for their descendants are indeed higher. And to think I used to consider my own abilities decent, this time I feel deeply taught.¡± Xiao Yuan flashed a faint smile and commanded, ¡°Captain Wang, you¡¯re too kind. I can¡¯t even break through your defense.¡± After they exchanged a few compliments, they started chatting. Bai Qi could only turn to the rest. ¡°I¡¯ll go with my teacher for field training. My teacher says that my battle consciousness is still lacking and needs a lot of honing.¡± Zhou Yan waved his hand and turned to Lu Qing, asking, ¡°Qing¡¯er, are you staying in the Tower of Knowledge?¡± Lu Qing nodded and said, ¡°I still have a lot to learn, so I probably won¡¯t leave the Tower of Knowledge.¡± ¡°I will stay in Six Tower.¡± Hearing this, Li Mu also clarified his plan. However, it was unclear who he was addressing. ¡°What about Cha?¡± ¡°Me? I¡¯m going back to Gusu City. I just started school, and I haven¡¯t had a single class in the Undead Department yet. I must make up for it as soon as possible.¡± Bai Qi grinned and said, ¡°That¡¯s perfect then. We are classmates.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded and said, ¡°When we get back, I will have a good fight with your Death Sword Monarch.¡± ¡°Death Sword Monarch? Isn¡¯t your pet beast the Wilting Dragon Lord, Bai Qi? Upon hearing this, Tang Miao was taken aback and asked. ¡°Wilting Dragon Lord was at Lord Level, but now it has become¡­ ¡°King-level.¡± ¡°So, Death Sword Monarch must be Wilting Dragon Lord¡­ ¡°Who had leveled up.¡± The Baili Brothers simultaneously looked at Tang Miao, who suddenly understood, causing Bai Yuxiao to become even more infatuated with her innocent and adorable expression. Miss Tang Miao was indeed adorable, even when acting dumb- ¡°But Bai Qi, the rate at which your pet evolves is a bit exaggerated, right? If I remember correctly, Alpha was initially just a Skeleton Soldier, right? Xiao Yuan curiously looked at Bai Qi and asked the question that everyone had been wondering about for a while. Everyone knew, before Bai Qi published his research on the Rune Evolution method for Undead Department organisms, all pets wanting to evolve relied on special formulas. Most were not publicly available, leaving most people to rely on luck for evolution. Even when the formula was known, gathering the necessary ingredients was no simple task. Aside from the primary ingredient, collecting the various auxiliary ingredients was a big project. For someone like Bai Qi to go through all that trouble to raise a lowly servant to King-level¡­ it was intimidating to think of the amount of resources and effort it must have taken. ¡°Uh, would you believe me if I said I just had good luck? Bai Qi scratched his head. Seeing that everyone was giving him scornful looks, he gave up on his defense. Indeed, it was one thing for one pet to evolve like this, but for several of them. If it was purely luck, Bai Qi¡¯s lifetime wouldn¡¯t be long enough to explain it. ¡°Bai Qi, did you discover some special evolution method that you haven¡¯t told us? Otherwise, your pets¡¯ evolution is way too fast! Like for example, the Rune Evolution method for other lifeforms?¡± Zhou Yan looked suspiciously at Bai Qi, seemingly searching Bai Qi¡¯s face for methods to accelerate pet evolution. ¡°The Rune Evolution and Flesh Fusion methods are too difficult. For now, I can¡¯t figure it out,¡± Bai Qi wryly smiled. ¡°Anyway, you guys aren¡¯t lacking evolution schemes either, right? I¡¯ve just utilized more Mythical resources than you.¡± Everyone went silent after hearing this. They had indeed heard about Bai Qi exchanging a lot of Mythical level resources for various reasons, including his frequent purchases of Epic Materials. But pet evolution wasn¡¯t like fattening a pig. It would not grow fatter just by eating more and better. If it indulged in something harmful, it could be ruined. Therefore, this guy definitely had secrets. Seeing the scrutinizing gaze of the others, Bai Qi felt more and more helpless. The Evolution Egg was his biggest secret, which he absolutely could not reveal. Moreover, he estimated that even if he revealed it, not many people would believe him. Anything that could increase a race¡¯s value just by consuming physical strength and easily fuse various resources to gain skills was bound to raise eyebrows. However, this did serve as a warning for him. If this continued, sooner or later someone would suspect him. He needed to find a convincing explanation soon. Or, should he research the Rune Evolution of flesh creatures once the equipment his parents had helped procure arrived? Hmm, or should he ask his parents if they could share any research materials on Ancestral Beasts? He might gain something from it. After a satisfying meal and drink, the group left Songyue Building, and the two previously rival teams had become quite familiar with each other. Bai Qi was not surprised by this. In any world, there¡¯s nothing that can¡¯t be solved over a meal. If there is, then simply have two meals. ¡°Thanks for your hospitality today. If anyone has a chance to visit the capital, remember to look for me,¡± Wang Huai turned to Xiao Yuan and continued, ¡°Hopefully we will have the opportunity to collaborate in the future. ¡°I think there will be,¡± Xiao Yuan smiled and responded, ¡°The Thirteenth Bureau and the Association have a close relationship, perhaps we¡¯ll have a chance soon.¡± The two exchanged a knowing smile. Zhou Yan suddenly thought of something and said, ¡°The theoretical exam results should be out by now, shouldn¡¯t we hurry back to check?¡± ¡°They¡¯ve been out for a while, didn¡¯t your badge receive the message?¡± Lu Qing gave Zhou Yan a speechless look. Zhou Yan suddenly realized, quickly opened his badge, and only after seeing the word ¡°pass¡± and his ranking did he breathe a sigh of relief. ¡°It wasn¡¯t easy, but I barely passed. Zhou Yan patted his chest and suddenly realized that someone was missing. ¡°Huh? Where¡¯s Bai Qi?¡± ¡°I guess, maybe he¡¯s gone to claim the President¡¯s promised reward? I¡¯m the second highest, so Bai Qi must be the first,¡± Bai Qiucha smiled and said, ¡°Two, Mythical resources¡­ I wonder what kind of level Bai Qi¡¯s pets will reach next.¡± ¡°It might be more than two, remember, the President¡¯s points reward this time is substantial. With Bai Qi¡¯s ranking, he gets at least a hundred thousand points, so at least one Mythical resource is guaranteed.¡± Lu Qing pushed up her glasses, looked at Zhou Yan, and said, ¡°So, if certain people still want to surpass Bai Qi, they¡¯d better work harder.¡± ¡°Three Mythical resources¡­ I suspect Bai Qi could raise three King-level creatures. I¡¯ve given up¡­¡± Bai Qi shrugged indifferently and seemed to give up in despair. If it was Xiao Yuan and the others, or even Bai Qiucha, he would still have the confidence to catch up, but a freak like Bai Qi, who had risen to Four Stage in just a few months without missing a double level on his pets¡­ Better not. ¡°I wonder what Mythical resources Bai Qi will exchange for?¡± Chapter 261 - Chapter 261: Chapter 257: Source of Life Chapter 261: Chapter 257: Source of Life Holy Relic Tower. Bai Qi had a huge smile on his face, looking at the scores displayed on his badge, he was in an extremely good mood. Almost one hundred and fifty thousand points, enough for Bai Qi to exchange another legend-grade resource, and still have a fair amount left. ¡°The third stage of training might take place in different locations, but I should still be able to earn points, right? I¡¯m only short by over thirty thousand, maybe I can swap for another one.¡± Bai Qi quickly planned his use of the points and headed towards Xiang Li¡¯s office. Seeing Bai Qi coming, Xiang Li immediately understood Bai Qi¡¯s plan and laughed, ¡°So eager to exchange for resources?¡± Bai Qi nodded and smiled, ¡°That¡¯s right, I need to trouble Master Xiang for some advice again.¡± Xiang Li gave a faint smile, saying, ¡°Go ahead, which resources do you want to exchange? Given your points, you should be able to exchange for three resources.¡± ¡°For the first two, I plan to exchange for the Light Spirit Holy Diamond and Twin Star Core. As for the third one, I haven¡¯t decided.¡± The Light Spirit Holy Diamond and Twin Star Core were both for Gamma¡¯s use, effectively letting Gamma skip a team trial. The only ones left who hadn¡¯t used their first-round legendary resources were Husky and Delta. Although he had exchanged a spiritual resource with the Thirteenth Bureau, both Husky and Delta could use it. He originally planned to let the two Beasts compete, but now that another one had appeared, Bai Qi was in a dilemma. Should he exchange all for spiritual resources to make up for Delta¡¯s spirit power shortcomings, or go all-in on one approach and exchange for a legendary resource that can enhance base attributes? This is so troubling¡­ Seeing Bai Qi looking troubled, Xiang Li pondered slightly, and said, ¡°Since you haven¡¯t decided, why not listen to my suggestion?¡± ¡°I¡¯m all ears.¡± Xiang Li paused for a moment, ¡°Your skeletal-type pet, called Death Sword Monarch, right? It has unlimited potential to reach King-level at the fourth stage, but you can probably hold off for now. If your pet¡¯s power rises too quickly, it can put unnecessary pressure on your soul.¡± Bai Qi understood. Although Alpha was only at the fourth stage King-level, just like Bai Qiucha¡¯s Skeleton Dragon, if they progressed too quickly, it would harm his soul. Anyway, Alpha had already used the first round of the legendary resources, so Bai Qi hadn¡¯t considered it. ¡°Then, the strange slime creature, the Light Spirit Holy Diamond and Twin Star Core you wanted to exchange should be for it. Although I¡¯m not sure why you would risk fusing holy light and evil power, with the Twin Star Core, it should work.¡± ¡°For the remaining two beasts, I recommend that you enhance the Ancestral Beast.¡± Xiang Li paused, ¡°An Ancestral Beast that can evolve and devolve according to the external environment, in my opinion, has a higher limit than your Death Sword Monarch.¡± ¡°If one day, you could train your Ancestral Beast into a legendary creature, I can assure you, no creature of the same level could guarantee a win against it!¡± After hearing Xiang Li¡¯s words, Bai Qi had an epiphany, indeed, if he could train Delta into a legendary creature, without the burden of bloodline level disparity, Delta would truly deserve the title of hexagonal all-around warrior. ¡°I understand.¡± Bai Qi nodded, looked at Xiang Li, and said, ¡°Do you have any suitable recommendations, Master Xiang?¡± Seeing Bai Qi taking his advised, Xiang Li nodded in satisfaction. The genius is always defiant, but a genius who refuses to listen to others¡¯ advice is likely to die prematurely. Like Bai Qi, whose talent was exceptional and yet could take advice from others, his future was undoubtedly bright. Xiang Li opened up his computer, pulled out the data on a legendary resource, and said, ¡°I watched your match that day, your Ancestral Beast can maintain that form by consuming energy provided by its allies, right?¡± ¡°So I recommend you choose this ¡®Source of Life¡¯.¡± ¡°Source of Life?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, already agreeing to Xiang Li¡¯s suggestion. [Name]: Source of Life [Level]: Mythical Level [Introduction]: The core left behind by a King-level Tree of Life after its death, it contains all the vitality of the Tree of Life and can greatly improve the life essence of a beast. Bai Qi was only thinking about improving Delta¡¯s basic attributes, he hadn¡¯t thought that there was something like the Source of Life that could directly improve life essence. Once the life essence was improved, other attributes would also improve. ¡°To be honest, the immediate improvement brought by the Source of Life is not as noticeable as other materials, but for your Ancestral Beast, it couldn¡¯t be more suitable.¡± Bai Qi nodded, saying, ¡°Thank you for your advice, Master Xiang.¡± Xiang Li laughed, ¡°I¡¯m hoping to pull you into Holy Relic Tower, so this little favor, whether I want to help or not, I have to.¡± Bai Qi gave a wry smile, he didn¡¯t object to joining the Six Tower, but looking at Lu Qing and Yi Xiaowei who always stayed in the tower, Bai Qi wanted to wander around a bit before deciding. Soon, the three legendary resources were delivered to Bai Qi. He didn¡¯t stay for long in the Holy Relic Tower and bid farewell to Xiang Li before leaving. Gamma¡¯s basic benefits were at hand, and Delta also had a material to use before reaching fourth stage. It was time to fulfill their basic benefits first. That being said, apart from the spiritual materials the Thirteenth Bureau hadn¡¯t sent yet, it seemed that all the resources for the first stage of the four pets¡¯ enhancement had arrived. It might be time to host a new internal competition. ¡°Although we¡¯re now in a better situation, we still need to keep pushing ourselves. Complacency is not a good habit.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips and headed straight for the Green Dragon Secret Realm. Even though Gamma had absorbed the wings of the Judgement Angel, it was clear he hadn¡¯t completely done so. Bai Qi planned to use the Twin Star Core to balance the two types of energy first, which might bring unexpected results. However, this could consume more energy than he had anticipated, so it would be safer to stay near Nicholas. Moreover, he was about to return to Gusu City, so he needed to say goodbye to Nicholas. After all, he was the only acquaintance Nicholas had here¡­right? He watched Nicholas, with a sly smile on his face, eagerly explaining the dishes he had just cooked to Old Lady Fan in the Green Dragon Secret Realm. Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched. Why were there so many bootlickers, groveling towards dogs and dragons, around him lately? For the first time, he felt that Zhao Futu¡¯s decision to make them study in a different place was perfectly right. Training in such an environment was mood spoiling indeed. ¡°Bai Qi, what brings you here?¡± Old Lady Fan was the first to notice Bai Qi¡¯s arrival. ¡°How¡¯s Delta doing recently?¡± ¡°Things should be fine, I think.¡± Bai Qi summoned all four pets. Delta immediately jumped into Old Lady Fan¡¯s arms, showing affection by rubbing its head against her palm. Good gracious, even space rifts were forming. True to her legend status, Old Lady Fan seemed to be unaffected. Bai Qi stared with dread at the space rifts Delta had left behind. He was grateful he had quickly corrected Delta¡¯s reckless actions; otherwise a trip to the ICU would have been inevitable. ¡°Not bad, it grew plump and furry. The fourth stage is not far off, you really spared no effort in nurturing it.¡± After inspecting Delta, Old Lady Fan gave a satisfied nod, while Bai Qi secretly sighed in relief. If eating epic-level resources every day didn¡¯t do it any good, he would really be at a loss. ¡°Perfect timing, I just finished eating and was about to go take a nap. You two cando as you please.¡± Old Lady Fan simply tore open a space rift and returned to the breeding field, leaving Nicholas looking gloomy and dispirited, ¡°Bai Qi, is there anything you need from me?¡± Bai Qi nodded, and said, ¡°I just exchanged a few mythical resources, and I¡¯m thinking of enhancing Gamma and the others.¡± ¡°Again?¡± Nicholas raised his head, saying, ¡°I heard from our sister that the upgrade of the pets should be gradual. Upgrading too quickly can lead to an unstable foundation. Are you sure you don¡¯t want to hold steady?¡± ¡°Shouldn¡¯t be a problem, Alpha has been going through the same process.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand. Alpha, starting as a low-level servant and reaching king-level, had been heavily dependent on Evolution Egg¡¯s ability to forcefully enhance its race value and fusion materials. If it wasn¡¯t for his worry about what might unexpectedly happen if he fused holy light with evil power, Bai Qi wouldn¡¯t need to go through all this trouble. ¡°Well then.¡± Nicholas nodded, ¡°Let¡¯s get started. I have to prepare dinner for our sister.¡± Watching Nicholas flipping through recipes while talking, Bai Qi sighed in resignation, and then summoned the rest of the three pets. Woof? (I think I smell mythical resources.) The moment Beta appeared, he seemed to have detected something. ¡°Your nose is indeed sensitive.¡± Bai Qi ruffled Beta¡¯s head, placing the Twin Star Core and Source of Life in front of Gamma and Delta, ¡°Let¡¯s start by using the base benefits for Gamma and Delta, and then we can start the internal competition.¡± ¡°Twin Star Core? Beast Master, are you worried about a conflict between the holy light and evil power?¡± Schuck glanced at the Twin Star Core and immediately understood. Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Originally, I was planning to use it to help fuse the Light Spirit Holy Diamond, but now I want to see if it can help in fusing the power of the Judgement Angel.¡± Based on Gamma¡¯s feedback, the lightning symbol from the Judgement Angel was slowly strengthening his constitution. This meant that it was essentially harmless, but unlike other things, it had not been directly absorbed by Gamma. Bai Qi suspected this might have do with the evil power in Gamma¡¯s body. He hoped the Twin Star Core could do as described; balance the two energies of holy light and evil power. If it was successful, Gamma¡¯s abilities would definitely leap a significant level. As for Delta, Bai Qi had asked Xiang Li about it. The attributes of the Source of Life were quite gentle. Even if it couldn¡¯t be absorbed all at once, any remaining life essence would be stored in its body for later absorption, so there was no significant problem. ¡°Come on, let me see how far you can be enhanced.¡± Chapter 262 - Chapter 262: Chapter 258: Survival of the Fittest Chapter 262: Chapter 258: Survival of the Fittest Bai Qi handed the two materials to Gamma and Delta respectively, hesitated for a moment and simultaneously fitted both pets with the Evolution Egg. At the same time, Bai Qi immediately concentrated his mind and prepared for the incoming sense of weakness. Even though it was a bit daring, the body would strengthen the most after recovering from severe physical exhaustion. To avoid running out of energy in unforeseen circumstances, especially when Nicholas was not around, he would strengthen himself whenever he could. But what surprised Bai Qi was that the anticipated sense of weakness did not engulf him. Instead, two warm currents came to him from Gamma and Delta, nourishing his body. One of them was gentle, carrying a hint of dominance, which must be Gamma¡¯s Power of Holy Light, umm, perhaps with a hint of Evil Power. The other stream teemed with life, making Bai Qi feel as if he was in a forest. He did not need to guess, it must be Delta¡¯s Source of Life. ¡°This is my first time enjoying this kind of benefit.¡± Not only did they not drain his physical strength, but they also replenished his. Bai Qi felt unaccustomed to this. Conversely, Nicholas was delighted, and he went to cook dinner straight away. Nicholas was determined to continue striving because Old Lady Fan had been full of praises for his cooking. He strived for the day when Old Lady Fan would not be able to resist his cooking. If you want to conquer a female dragon, you must conquer her stomach first! ¡°This guy adapts faster than I thought. I was worried that he wouldn¡¯t be able to cope after I leave.¡± Looking at the satisfied Nicholas, Bai Qi could not help but purse his lips. ¡°Bai Qi, you are leaving?¡± Although Bai Qi spoke softly, he could not hide it from the ears of Nicholas, the Legendary Giant Dragon, who immediately stopped what he was doing and asked: ¡°Are you running away because you are into some trouble?¡± ¡°What am I running from? The third phase of intensive training requires us to go on training outside, so I am going back to Gusu City after a few days.¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes, adding, ¡°Apart from asking for your help with evolution, I also wanted to say goodbye to you.¡± On hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Nicholas immediately understood the situation and began to pack up. ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you heading back to Gusu City? I¡¯ll go with you.¡± Nicholas quickly packed up his belongings from Jade Valley into his Jade World, asking, ¡°Is there any more room left in your world? Leave a place for me to nestle.¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you staying with Old Lady Fan?¡± Nicholas seemed a little conflicted, but finally shook his head, replying, ¡°I still prefer accompanying you, Bai Qi. As for Lady Fan¡­ aren¡¯t you just going out for training? You¡¯ll surely come back, won¡¯t you?¡± Listened to Nicholas¡¯s words, Bai Qi was somewhat moved that the Dragon- Licking Nicholas actually changed his mind. Perhaps he misunderstood him before. ¡°You don¡¯t actually need to come with me. Gusu City is only a few days away from here. I will come back regularly. But if you insist¡­¡± Before Bai Qi could finish his sentence, Nicholas had already dumped all the things from his Jade World out again. ¡°If it¡¯s not far away then I won¡¯t go. Otherwise, without my cooking, Old Lady Fan might not get used to it.¡± Damn, he actually took my politeness seriously. Bai Qi twitched at the corner of his eyes, wasting his emotions. Did Nicholas revert to his old nature of a dragon lick? Looking at Nicholas, who was moving his things from the Jade World, Bai Qi helplessly shook his head. He was ready to focus on the condition of his two pets when he suddenly remembered something. ¡°Nicholas, I recall you once said that your Green Dragons create a temporary small world for storage?¡± Bai Qi curiously leaned towards Nicholas and asked. Nicholas nodded, explaining, ¡°It¡¯s not exactly opening up a new small world. According to my ancestral memory, it should be a connection to the mythical home of all Green Dragons, called the Jade Dream.¡± ¡°But I haven¡¯t seen other green dragons there. I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s real or not.¡± ¡°Jade Dream, huh?¡± Bai Qi suddenly understood and asked, ¡°So only Green Dragons can connect to it?¡± Nicholas replied, ¡°That¡¯s right. As long as I use the Jade Power to create a connecting seal, I can store things through this seal.¡± ¡°Bai Qi, you seem interested in the Jade Secret World. Are you also intending to store something, even though you have your portable secret world?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not trying to store things, but something else.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, continuing: ¡°Can the Jade Dream contain living beings? Like pets, for example?¡± Nicholas paused before answering, ¡°I¡¯ve never tried, but I suppose it should be possible.¡± ¡°That¡¯ll do.¡± Bai Qi grinned, ¡°Can you do me a favor?¡± Perhaps due to the materials, the evolution time of Gamma and Delta was notably long. They showed no signs of hatching early. But that was just right; it allowed Bai Qi to work with Nicholas to complete a new work. ¡°I can take it back to give to Zhuge Chen as a gift.¡± Looking at the Spirit-Control Orb with a green leaf mark in his hand, Bai Qi nodded contentedly, saying, ¡°This is counted as the first experimental production then, let¡¯s call it ¡®Green Leaf Ball¡¯.¡± Bai Qi put away the Green Leaf Ball, turning to Nicholas, asking, ¡°Nicholas, are you sure the connection seal will not be interrupted midway?¡± Nicholas shook his head, replying, ¡°In theory, no, it won¡¯t. Unless the energy is drained, the seal is basically permanent.¡± But Bai Qi, are you sure you want to put your pets in the Jade Secret?¡± Bai Qi nodded, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s test it first, it¡¯s just a simple idea.¡± The current configuration of the Spirit-Control Orb was basically without any problems; the only issue left unresolved was the placement of pets. If they could be stored directly in the Jade Dream, wouldn¡¯t they avoid the trouble of sending their pets to the breeding farm? However, even if successful, it would be tough to popularize. If, as Nicholas said, no other Giant Dragon had been seen in the Jade Dream, then only Nicholas would have the ability to connect to the Jade Dream. Even if Nicholas was overexerted, it wouldn¡¯t be possible to mark all of them. ¡°It¡¯s best to experiment first. Not sure if other creatures can enter the habitat of the Green Dragon.¡± Upon a little thought, Bai Qi took out a Spirit-Control Orb again, ¡°Nicholas, make me another Green Leaf Ball.¡± Crack. Before Nicholas could respond, one of the Golden Eggs cracked open, and a wild aura as if from the ancient era emanated from it. ¡°Is this Delta?¡± Watching the anomaly in front of him, Bai Qi felt a bit exhilarated. Amomahes from ancient times must signify evolution, could this mean that Delta was evolving? Soon, a barrage of complex information flooded into Bai Qi¡¯s mind. Bai Qi immediately felt a bloom before his eyes, as if he was back to the Ancient Era with winged dragons, giant apes, and colossal whales¡­ Images of these enormous creatures appeared/disappeared in Bai Qi¡¯s mind, and continued to push forward, as if intending to take Bai Qi through the entire Ancient Era. However, just as Bai Qi was engrossed in the extinct creatures of the Ancient Era, the scene suddenly cut off, and Bai Qi came to his senses. ¡°Was that the memory of the three ancient species just now? It didn¡¯t feel like it¡­¡± Bai Qi recalled the scenes he had just seen with some confusion; he was then drawn to another piece of information. [Skill Name]: ??? [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Introduction]: A special skill evolved to cope with survival of the fittest and natural selection. It can actively change form according to external conditions and retain partial form. Note: Residual storage: 3. ¡°The Heart of Evolution actually levelled up?¡± Although he hadn¡¯t had time to check Delta¡¯s condition yet, Bai Qi instantly saw the connection between this skill and the Heart of Evolution. Being able to actively change form according to external conditions was much more flexible than passive change. However, what satisfied Bai Qi the most was the increase of three more storage slots. Six forms, as long as the selection was right, Delta really could cope with all situations. A skill that can actively adapt to the external environment, why not call it ¡®Survival of the Fittest¡¯?¡± Bai Qi pondered for a moment and gave a new name to Delta¡¯s new skill. Delta then crawled out from the Golden Egg. Unfortunately, there was no Evolution Light. ¡°Of course, I was too greedy. If the Source of Life could help Delta evolve, he would¡¯ve evolved long ago.¡± Bai Qi ridiculed himself for a while, and then began to check Delta¡¯s state. Compared to before, Delta¡¯s body was significantly larger, and his physique had become much stronger. Just by looking, you could detect the powerful force contained within the muscle beneath his body scales. Blub blub. (Master, Delta feels so strong now!) Feeling the unprecedented powerful force inside him, Delta was clearly excited. His claws suddenly slapped on the ground; the whole valley seemed to shake a bit, and there were two deep ruts directly on the ground. Such terrifying power, is the enhancement of the Source of Life so horrifying?¡± Bai Qi, staring and mouth agape, watched Delta¡¯s performance and soon got an answer from the feedback information. Although Delta had absorbed a lot of resources and been enhanced, there was still some residual energy in his body. Now, influenced by the Source of Life, all of it was mobilized, leading to such a powerful effect. Seeing this, Bai Qi placed his hand on Delta. A new panel appeared in Bai Qi¡¯s mind. [Name]: Ancestral Beast (Delta) / Wind God Winged Dragon / Diamond Ape / Dragon Horned Whale [Nature]: None I Wind System / Ground System I Water Department [Bloodline Level): Mid-Level Lord I Low King / Low King / Low King [Level]: Four Stage One Level [Skills]: Savage Charge (Mid-level ¨C Awakened), Survival of the Fittest (Super Level ¨C Mastered) / Hurricane Control (High Level ¨C Beginner) / Diamond Body (High Level ¨C Beginner) I Dark Tide Impact (High Level ¨C Beginner) [Energy Value]: 2E1100W [Condition]: Evolvable Indeed, he had reached the Four Stage, and the energy value had also surged to 2E1100W! Bai Qi¡¯s eyes shone. Although he had guessed that the Source of Life could solve Delta¡¯s energy value problem, he hadn¡¯t expected the result to be so strong. In this way, it became unreasonable that Alpha, now a king-level, had the least energy value. It didn¡¯t make sense. Afterward, he would also have to look for something that could enhance energy values for Alpha. Bai Qi secretly planned as a cracking noise from beside him and the brilliant light of evolution followed. The Evolution Light! Chapter 263 - Chapter 263: Chapter 259: Gemini Devourer Chapter 263: Chapter 259: Gemini Devourer Watching the shining white and green light on Gamma¡¯s eggshell, Bai Qi¡¯s heart uncontrollably began to pound. Just by harmonizing the holy light and evil energy, did it trigger Gamma¡¯s evolution? No, maybe it was because of the wings of the Judgement Angel? The Bo Ge family, they were good people¡­ The commotion from Gamma¡¯s evolution also caught the attention of Alpha and Husky, who were training elsewhere. The twin pets arrived immediately, looking at the spectacle in front of them with some surprise. A crackling sound. (These two energies, both so strong, even stronger than that angel!) A wolf howl¡­ (Why do I feel that I might not be able to beat Gamma anymore?) Feeling the thoughts of the twin pets, Bai Qi smiled as the evolution light inside the eggshell grew even more dazzling, transmitting a series of information into Bai Qi¡¯s mind. [Skill Name]: Twin-Life Contract [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Introduction]: Special series skill, the contract allows the energy to be switched to either holy light or evil power and can store energy in advance within the contract. As he had anticipated, the Twin Star Core successfully coordinated the two types of energy and even created an extra skill. It allowed for the free switching of attributes and could store energy, making it a strong auxiliary skill. Bai Qi felt emotional as the second piece of information arrived. [Skill Name]: Holy Shock [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Introduction]: Holy Light series, an ability realized from the divine nature of the Judgment Angel. It can convert your energy into the power of divine thunder, dealing a double blow of holy light and thunder to enemies within range, while also having a healing effect on allies within range. Note: Must be used in the Holy Light Form. Having both Holy Light and Thunder Power effects, this attack wouldn¡¯t be weak. The key thing was that it could heal groups, making it a highly versatile skill. ¡°Mythical creatures are indeed terrifying, too bad I didn¡¯t rip off wings from the other two angels.¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue regretfully. If he could have ripped off the Holy Light Angel¡¯s and Judgment Angel¡¯s wings, he could have probably gotten two more super skills; he would have truly been in ecstasy then. But it¡¯s not too bad now, a proactive attack-type super skill with added healing effects is certainly a tremendous enhancement for Gamma. At least for now, his healer position is secure. Unfortunately, it seems to have little use for Alpha. The Holy Light healing for Alpha probably wouldn¡¯t be much different to a poison. Just as Bai Qi was laughing, he received information about the third skill. [Skill Name]: Scorched Earth [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Introduction]: Demon class, turn the ground into scorched earth with evil energy flames, inflicting indiscriminate fire attacks to all creatures within range of the scorched earth, while also enhancing one¡¯s attack power and speed. Note: Can only be used in an Evil Power state. Looking at the familiar skill description, Bai Qi quickly guessed that it should have been an upgrade from the Sacrificial Aura. However, the fact that the Demon class skill also upgraded was somewhat beyond Bai Qi¡¯s expectations. Could it be that the evil power inside the Evil Energy Stone was mobilized by the Twin Star Core? After Bai Qi finished receiving the information about the three skills, the evolution light on Gamma gradually disappeared, and a jade green jelly object appeared in front of Bai Qi. ¡°Didn¡¯t get the force field skill, it¡¯s not easy to upgrade to king-level.¡± Holy Shock and Scorched Earth are obviously transitional skills to force field skills, meaning that Gamma hasn¡¯t evolved into a king-level creature. Bai Qi clicked his tongue regretfully, then proceeded to check Gamma¡¯s condition. Compared to before, Gamma¡¯s appearance was closer to its original form, and a peculiar contract seal can be clearly seen within Gamma¡¯s jade-like body. This seal was white and green in color. The white part looked like a bolt of lightning, and the green part looked like a raging fire. ¡°Holy light and evil power, is this the Twin-Life Contract?¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly and asked, ¡°Gamma, how much energy can this contract store at most right now?¡± A crackling sound. (Gamma hasn¡¯t tried yet, but it should be similar to Gamma¡¯s current energy.) Similar to Gamma¡¯s current energy? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. Gamma¡¯s current energy was already absurd, and the Twin- Life Contract could store another equal amount. Which creature of the same level could surpass Gamma in energy value? A crackling sound. (However, the two energies cannot be stored simultaneously, so Gamma needs to switch states each time.) Upon hearing this, Bai Qi was stumped and said, ¡°Did you just say that ¡®similar¡¯ without counting the Holy Light, Gamma?¡± A crackling sound? (Master, didn¡¯t you just ask Gamma how much it can store?) Bai Qi: ¡°¡­¡± My goodness, moments ago he thought storing double the energy was a bit too much, now it¡¯s become triple. Suddenly, calling Gamma a power bank seems a bit inappropriate. It¡¯s clearly an energy storehouse! ¡°But this divine nature of the Judgment Angel didn¡¯t let Gamma evolve into king-level, could it be that it hasn¡¯t been fully absorbed yet?¡± Bai Qi glanced at the lightning mark on the Twin-Life Contract, guessing in his heart, he then placed his hand onto Gamma¡¯s head. [Name]: ??? (Gamma) [Nature]: Holy Light / Evil Power (Physical Mutations) [Growth Level]: Four Stage One Level [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord [Racial skills]: Holy Shock (Super ¨C Beginner), Scorched Earth (Super ¨C Proficient), Twin-Life Contract (Super ¨C Beginner), Life Energy Conversion (Super ¨C Proficient), Golden Cicada Shelling (Super ¨C Beginner), Bloodsucking Aura (High Level ¨C Perfect), Deadly Poison Aura (High Level ¨C Perfect), Elemental Resistance (High Level ¨C Master), Energy Division (High Level ¨C Proficient), Split (Mid-Level ¨C Master), Corrosion (Low Level ¨C Perfect)¡­ [Energy Value]: 4E6800W [Condition]: Evolvable Even though those numerous resistances were consolidated into Elemental Resistance, Gamma¡¯s skill list was still scarily long. Bai Qi¡¯s attention, however, had fallen on Gamma¡¯s attributes. ¡°Holy Light and Evil Power, they¡¯ve completely deviated from the Alien Series, haven¡¯t they?¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips. Although it hadn¡¯t upgraded to King-level, the overall Race had changed, which worked out to be an entirely new creature? After examining the attribute list, Bai Qi turned his head back to check the skill list. ¡°Light Explosion, Sacrificial Aura, Mimicry, they¡¯re all gone?¡± Bai Qi looked at the three missing skills on the skill list, thought for a bit, and then made a conjecture. Without surprise, the three new skills Gamma had comprehended should be advanced versions of these three skills, so they were directly merged. ¡°That works too, saves me the effort of upgrading them.¡± Bai Qi nodded contentedly, looking at Gamma¡¯s blank race name, he thought for a bit, and said, ¡°Having both Holy Light and Evil Power attributes, they cannot simultaneously appear, how about we call it Gemini Devourer?¡± Ka-poo Ka-poo! (Gamma loves this!) Gamma obviously enjoyed its new name, and joyfully bounced around in place. Beta, on the other hand, looked a bit down. Awoo Awoo¡­. (I suddenly don¡¯t feel like trying anymore, human can you just arrange me to be the last one to consume the Mythical-Level resources¡­) Using heighten sensory perception of his Mind¡¯s Eye, Beta clearly perceived the changes in Gamma and had suddenly become devoid of aspiration. ¡°How do you know you can¡¯t beat Gamma without trying? What if you could?¡± Seeing Beta with a ¡®no will to live¡¯ expression on his face, Bai Qi hastily comforted him, although he himself did not believe in his own words. Angel, Demon, having consecutively absorbed the tissues of two mythical beings, Gamma¡¯s strength indeed took a qualitative leap. Although Schuck had also merged with the mechanical flame, stepping one foot into the realm of legendary mechanical creatures, Beta¡¯s flesh and blood body seemed a bit weaker in comparison. Woof woof! (I have gained enlightenment. Emptiness, I am content to go with the flow.) Beta¡¯s face suddenly showed an expression of transcendence, Bai Qi seemed to see a brilliant Buddha light behind Beta, he swiftly hit Beta on the head with his fist. ¡°Stupid dog, if you want to isolate yourself from society, let me help you cut off your troubles. Do you want to achieve this ultimate peace?¡± Awoo! (Human, how could you be so ruthless towards your dog!) Beta instinctively covered his lower body, looking at Bai Qi with a terrified face. ¡°Gamma¡¯s strength has indeed increased quite a lot, but it¡¯s not unbeatable.¡± Schuck looked speechlessly at Naughty Beta, and said, ¡°Besides, Holy Light Series and Demon Class skills probably can¡¯t be used at the same time, right?¡± Bai Qi nodded, Holy Shock and Scorched Earth can only be used in Holy Light and Evil Power state. The other skills do not have these restrictions. However, the actual effects can only be seen after practical operation. Just then, a smirk crept onto Bai Qi¡¯s face. Scanning his three pets with his eyes, he said, ¡°Perfect timing, let¡¯s start the second intra-team competition. Schuck, Beta, didn¡¯t you have a desire to fight? Let¡¯s treat it as a trial run.¡± As Bai Qi finished his words, the three pets immediately showed great interest. Alpha on the side also had some thoughts, but barely pushed them back. Alpha had already enjoyed the first round of enhancement resources, so he couldn¡¯t participate anymore. Moreover, with his King-level life strength, participating now would indeed be somewhat excessive. ¡°The rule is simple, one on one duel. The loser continues to fight with the other after recovery. In this way, we determine the order of subsequent resource usage. Any questions?¡± Woof Woof! (I¡¯m ready!) Ka-poo Ka-poo. (Gamma listens to master.) Boo-lulu Boo-lulu. (It¡¯s all okay with Delta.) The three pets agreed in turn, Bai Qi called out to Nicholas who was preparing dinner, and said, ¡°Nicholas, I¡¯m borrowing your place for a fight.¡± Nicholas waved his hand unconcernedly, ¡°Go ahead, just don¡¯t disturb my cooking.¡± ¡°Rest assured, it won¡¯t affect you.¡± Bai Qi nodded solemnly, then took the four pets to an empty area outside the Jade Valley. ¡°First round, Schuck and Beta versus Gamma. Delta, you wait on the side.¡± Looking at the three beast pets full of fighting spirit, Bai Qi made a little considerate and decided on the roster for the first round of combat. Boo-lulu Boo-lulu. (Okay.) Delta obediently nodded its head, while Schuck, Beta, and Gamma stepped onto the battlefield in preparation for battle. ¡°Alpha, you will serve as the referee. After all, this is an intra-team match, we must stick to the principle of ¡®touches granted as hits¡¯.¡± Ka-la Ka-la. (No problem.) Alpha nodded, then flapped its wings and flew into the sky. After confirming the condition of the twin pets, it snapped its fingers and a ball of fire exploded in mid-air. (Battle, begin!) Chapter 264 - Chapter 264: Chapter 260: Anti-Gamma Armor Chapter 264: Chapter 260: Anti-Gamma Armor With a command from Alpha, Schuck initiated the attack. His densely packed turrets immediately unfolded and launched a bombardment. However, it was no longer the simple Thunderflame Cannon of the past. Ice Cannon, Lightning Cannon, Windstorm Cannon¡­ All sorts of peculiar attribute cannons were being displayed one by one under Schuck¡¯s control, each accurately hitting Gamma¡¯s body. After Bai Qi understood the principle of rune mechanical layout, Schuck started an in-depth research and development process. Other than the Mind Helmet, these diverse cannons were one of the results. Although Gamma¡¯s Elemental Resistance could resist the majority of elemental attacks, both the Mechanical Lord and the Mechanical Heart were Super Skills. The seemingly ordinary cannon attacks surprisingly caused considerable damage to Gamma due to the dual amplification of these two skills. Though these damages were rather negligible for Gamma¡¯s abnormal constitution, it did not merely ignored them. Clunk, clunk! (Gamma is getting serious!) The green flame icon on the Twin-Life Contract flickered, causing the surrounding land to instantly dry up and nearly transform into a scorched earth in an instant. At the same time, Gamma turned into a horned demon, standing tall and straight on the scorched earth like a devil that had just returned from hell. Moreover, his Deadly Poison Aura expanded naturally, and the green poisonous gas kept spreading under the scorching heat of the scorched earth. This gas surprisingly connected with the poisonous gas in the Green Dragon Secret Realm, continuously pulling it over. Under the double erosion of the scorching heat of the scorched earth and the intense poison, the Etherium Liquid Gold-cast turrets gradually began to deform, and the surface runes also began to deform. However, Schuck seemed to be prepared for this. The moment the poisonous gas spread, he used Etherium Liquid Gold to cover his whole body. Then, a turquoise rune instantly covered all the turrets. The turrets that were initially heated by the high temperature of the scorched earth began to cool down at a speed visible to the naked eye. Rune: Low temperature. After witnessing the terrifying heat of Alpha¡¯s Undying Fire, Schuck had already started to prepare corresponding countermeasures, and the Low- Temperature Rune was one of them. Unexpectedly, these preparations were first used on Gamma. However, it seemed that Gamma didn¡¯t plan to rely solely on the passive skills of Scorched Earth and Deadly Poison Aura to win. The massive demon body suddenly accelerated and charged towards Husky, causing the earth under his feet to continuously explode with green magma due to Gamma¡¯s run. The Scorched Earth was a Super Skill and would naturally not have only high temperature. The changed surrounding lands were also one of its attacking methods. Seeing Gamma getting closer, Schuck immediately created distance. The turret group originally firmly fixed on the ground suddenly extended wheels and retreated at an astonishing speed without any decrease in its attack. Upon seeing this, Gamma seemed to abandon the pursuit. After jumping high into the air, he heavily slammed his right arm into the ground, and green flames gushed out of the ground at an astonishing speed, attacking Husky. These flames were highly explosive and sudden, almost popping out from under Schuck¡¯s feet, leaving him no chance to dodge. But just when the flame was about to touch the turrets, the originally indestructible turrets suddenly opened up like liquid, allowing the green flames to pass through the holes precisely, and they didn¡¯t cause any damage to Schuck. Woof, Woof! (I¡¯m not one of those dumb targets who can be hit easily.) With the help of the Mind Helmet, Beta almost gathered all the energy flow of Gamma and the surroundings in his mind, and Schuck used this data to accurately calculate Gamma1 s attack behavior. So, unless it could exceed Husky¡¯s calculating speed, it was absolutely impossible to hit them. But Gamma seemed ignorant of this, and his Demon Class body roared furiously, hitting the ground at no regular intervals, then even shook his entire body, which shed countless Evil Energy Flame-burning child bodies that rushed towards Schuck. Facing Gamma¡¯s violent attacks, although Husky could calculate the path of the attack, the Evil Energy Flames had already covered them from all directions. Some turrets that couldn¡¯t be pulled back in time were instantly blown into fragments. Then, Gamma changed his frenzy mode after breaking Schuck¡¯s attack rhythm. He seemed to stretch out his arm rubbery, grabbing Schuck¡¯s body and pulling himself in front of him. At the same time, he landed a punch towards Schuck¡¯s head. Boom! Just when Gamma¡¯s attack was about to hit Schuck, Gamma¡¯s head suddenly burst open and the body which did not sustain any injury also began to weaken and fall down. ¡°Spirit Blast points quantity 1, Blast effect, Excellent.¡± Woof, woof! (When I take action, the effect is definitely excellent!) Upon seeing Gamma temporarily losing control over his body, Schuck nodded in satisfaction. He then recalled the turret group, leaving only one giant turbine connected to his back. Then the turbine abruptly accelerated. All the scattered Evil Energy Flames were sucked into the turbine, and green runes began to light up on Husky. ¡°Is that a rune from the Black Sky Meeh?¡± Spotting this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. He immediately recognized that the runes on Husky¡¯s body were from the Black Sky Meeh. Although it wasn¡¯t wholly identical, it was seventy to eighty percent similar. After absorbing the Evil Energy, Husky stood upright, transforming into a double-headed werewolf. Ignoring the Evil Energy Flame on Gamma¡¯s surface, he thrust a claw into Gamma¡¯s about-to-cohere body. Gamma¡¯s body blew up once again. However, this time, instead of collapsing to the ground as before, Gamma fluidly transformed into a large green net, enveloping the double-headed werewolf. The Bloodsucking Aura was activated to its maximum, attempting to absorb the werewolf¡¯s energy. Ka-boom! Ka-boom! (Why can¡¯t Gamma absorb Schuck and Beta¡¯s energy?) Gamma looked somewhat puzzled at the unharmed double-headed war wolf below, accelerating the Energy Absorption. However, the energy absorbed was scanty. ¡°Although Energy Absorption does not limit the type of energy absorbed, if it encounters high-frequency fluctuating energy, the absorption efficiency will drastically reduce,¡± A bolt of electricity flashed in Schuck¡¯s eyes, releasing a surge of invisible vibrations from the wolf¡¯s claw in his right hand. The awe-inspiring Spirit Power erupted again, scattering Gamma once more. Double-headed War Wolf ¨C Anti-Gamma Meeh! As the researcher and record keeper of the team, Schuck held all data about the team¡¯s pets and formulated targeted plans according to different attributes of the pets. The Anti-Gamma Meeh was one of the results. ¡°High-frequency energy + Spirit Storm, Anti-Gamma Meeh? Schuck sure can think of such things¡± Bai Qj grinned at the sight and turned to Alpha, who was floating nearby, saying, ¡°Alpha, do you reckon Schuck would¡¯ve also devised an Anti-Alpha Meeh?¡± Clickity-clack. (He probably has, but there¡¯s no difference) ¡°Hmm, Self-confidence is a good thing, but don¡¯t underestimate your opponent.¡± Bai Qi laughed. Although he didn¡¯t believe Schuck could research a beta that would combat Alpha, nothing was predictable. Perhaps one day Schuck might just achieve it. Due to Beta¡¯s successive Spirit Storms, Gamma could hardly cohere, but the heat released by Scorched Earth was getting higher. Even though the Anti-Gamma Meeh had Evil Energy protection and its built-in freezing system, gradually, it wasn¡¯t able to withstand it any longer. Finally, with the continued high-temperature roasting, the runes on the body of the double-headed war wolf began to distort, with the Evil Energy being absorbed bit by bit by Gamma. Gamma¡¯s condition finally began to recover. Seeing this, Schuck immediately made a decisive move, actively keeping a distance from Gamma and starting to launch Evil Energy Cannon strikes. Unlike other elemental energies, Evil Energy damage inflicted on Gamma was genuine. Schuck naturally would not waste it. However, it seemed that Gamma was conscious that Schuck targeted the Demon Class. After recuperating a portion of its energy, the lightning mark of the Twin ¨C Life Contract glowed suddenly. Its originally green body visibly turned pure white at a glance, and the surrounding Evil Energy gradually became the Power of Holy Light. At the same time, Gamma¡¯s form started to transform. Its initially gigantic body gradually shrank, and a pair of massive wing-like appendages slowly extended from its back. It distinctly began to take an Angel-like form. ¡°One energy type, one form, huh. Transformation has truly become an internal tradition.¡± Looking at Gamma, which was practically no different from a Judgement Angel, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but smack his lips. Initially, he liked to let Alpha change forms according to the battle situation mainly because Alpha was too weak back then. Now, all pets had developed the habit of transforming, and there were hardly any that normally fought in their original forms. ¡°The instructors always emphasized that pets should have common traits, not to contract recklessly. Does this count as a common aspect?¡± Just as Bai Qi was voicing his complaints, Gamma had already transformed into an Angel-like form. Its hands clasped in front of its chest, a white sphere intertwined with white lightning gradually formed in Gamma¡¯s hands. Seeing this, Schuck immediately stopped his Evil Energy Mortar attack. Under Schuck¡¯s control, four huge coils rapidly took form. With the flashing of several streams of electricity, an invisible electromagnetic barrier formed. Schuck was unsure of the move Gamma was about to use. However, from the energy level feedback from the system and the perception from Beta¡¯s Mind¡¯s Eye, this technique was incredibly powerful, and evidently couldn¡¯t be easily evaded. Therefore, the best strategy was to defend. Sure enough, the instant the electromagnetic barrier formed, the sphere in Gamma¡¯s hands turned into a massive column of light rushing toward Husky. Bang! The Holy Shock instantly struck the electromagnetic barrier, causing ripples. Husky, within the barrier, swayed for a moment but forcibly stabilized. However, Gamma quickly reacted. The energy gradually contracted until it was hardly distinguishable from the Holy Light Spear used by the BoGe family¡¯s Angels. The electromagnetic barrier, too, began to become unstable. ¡°The barrier¡¯s remaining time is 13 seconds, evacuate immediately.¡± Schuck instantly calculated the time the electromagnetic barrier could be sustained. As he was about to evacuate, Boom! Suddenly, a devastating explosion occurred in the field. With the speed of thunder, the intense shockwave swept toward Bai Qi. Bloody hell, who just exploded?! Chapter 265 - Chapter 265: Chapter 261: Gamma Explodes Chapter 265: Chapter 261: Gamma Explodes The sudden explosion had taken Bai Qi by surprise, not giving him a chance to dodge. Fortunately, Alpha was nearby and, in a few flickers, scooped up Bai Qi and Delta, quickly retreating. The explosion had a far-reaching effect, the impact directly lending to Jade Valley, causing Nicholas, who was immersed in preparing dinner, to interrupt his activity, revealing his true shape and running away. ¡°What¡¯s happened? Did those worms survive and come for revenge?¡± Nicholas gazed around vigilantly, preparing his Jade Breath in case any suspicious creature showed up, ready to unleash his dragon breath on it. ¡°Cough, it¡¯s okay. It was just the aftershock caused by Gamma and Shuck Beta¡¯s battle.¡± Via the pact, Bai Qi had already confirmed that the twin pets were okay, while Nicholas appeared confused, looking at the giant hole in front of him as though it had been hit by an annihilation weapon, asking, ¡°Are you sure you¡¯re not here to tear down my house?¡± ¡°Absolutely not!¡± Bai Qi vigorously shook his head in denial, then saw Husky carrying Gamma, who had become like colorless jelly due to shock, walking out of the explosion. Seeing Husky in the same disarray, Nicholas skillfully treated the twin pets with Jade Breath, then asked, ¡°What exactly happened?¡± ¡°Simply put, Gamma was having an energy imbalance due to the impact of Beta¡¯s Spirit Storm when he was absorbing the Holy Light Power, which led to an explosion, that¡¯s all.¡± Shuck succinctly explained the reason for the explosion, leaving Bai Qi and Nicholas exchanging baffled glances. Energy imbalance causing an explosion during skill execution was understandable, but wasn¡¯t the explosion a bit excessive? Further, weren¡¯t they a bit too calm facing an explosion of this scale? Seeing their reactions, Shuck commented as he put Gamma down, ¡°Though the explosion was strong, we had some time to prepare. Beta sensed it early and ran faraway, so I wasn¡¯t badly hurt.¡± ¡°As for Gamma, if it weren¡¯t for his life-saving skill, he might have died.¡± After listening to Shuck¡¯s explanation, Bai Qi¡¯s face turned serious. He hadn¡¯t expected the Twin-Life Contract to have such a side effect. If Gamma hadn¡¯t shortened the cooldown period for Golden Cicada Shelling due to the Evolution Egg, wouldn¡¯t he have become an unexpected casualty? It was too close a call. But shouldn¡¯t the Twin-Life Contract be able to harmonize two attributes? Why did this situation occur? With Nicholas¡¯ help, Gamma finally recovered, blushing slightly as he saw Bai Qi and others surrounding him. Ka-pu Ka-pu. (Sorry Master, Gamma was distracted during the transformation, so¡­.) Distracted during transformation? Was it Gamma¡¯s negligence that disturbed the balance of the Twin-Life Contract leading to an explosion? ¡°Gamma, how about your Twin-Life Contract, is it still there?¡± Gamma nodded, another Twin-Life Contract was formed within him, albeit significantly dimmer than before. ¡°So, it was not in a fixed state.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi sighed with relief, ¡°Looks like we can¡¯t integrate the Light Spirit Holy Diamond immediately, let¡¯s wait until you learn energy control.¡± From what it looked like, despite the Twin-Life Contract being able to harmonize two energies, if it was disturbed during the transformation, it might explode yet again. To avoid dying from his own skill, it was necessary to give Gamma some special training. Watching Gamma indulge in good times of energy recovery, Bai Qi suddenly caught on to something, ¡°Gamma, can your Twin-Life Contract only be formed in your main body?¡± Ka-pu Ka-pu. (Only the main body can contract, but Gamma can place it in the sub-body, but the sub-body has no ability to maintain balance.) ¡°Ah, I see¡­¡± Bai Qi understood as he heard Gamma¡¯s explanation, a sinister smile creeping on his face. Ah¡­.why? (Why do I feel that the smile on this human¡¯s face looks familiar?) ¡°Using the Twin-Life Contract¡¯s instability and the sub-bodies as explosives? I suddenly understand why the main consciousness chose you to contract with.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s reaction, Shuck sighed helplessly, having already seen through Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts. As Beta also understood, he was dumbfounded. Woof woof! (Art, this is art!) Ka-pu Ka-pu? (Master, what are you talking about? Gamma doesn¡¯t understand?) The concerned beast Gamma looked at Bai Qi and Beta with some confusion, not understanding their thoughts, so he simply bowed his head and continued eating. The explosion just now had consumed all his energy, so he needed to regain it by eating a lot. After all, including the energy in the Twin-Life Contract, he needed to eat three times the quantity he previously did. ¡°Anyways, the result of this competition is out. Shuck Beta, you guys have won.¡± Bai Qi patted Husky¡¯s head, announcing the result of the trial. Whether it was Anti-Gamma armor at first or the electromagnetic field against the explosion later, everything was quite OK. At least, it was far better than what Bai Qi had estimated initially. Indeed, with adequate knowledge in Mechanical Engineering, any opponent could be taken down. Woof woof! (I won! Does that mean I can eat Mythical Resources now?) ¡°In theory, yes.¡± Bai Qi nodded, but Schuck immediately caught onto the subtle hint in his answer. ¡°What do you mean, in theory?¡± Shrugging, Bai Qi said, ¡°The Thirteenth Bureau needs time to amass resources for your Spirit Type, so you can¡¯t use them for now.¡± Howl¡­ (So, does that mean I still can¡¯t eat it?) Beta, once again, fell into a state of desolation. The spirited mood from earlier vanished completely. If he couldn¡¯t consume the resources immediately, why was he putting in so much effort? Might as well just lie down and rest. ¡°Don¡¯t rush to lie down, there¡¯s still another match to go.¡± Bai Qi patted Beta¡¯s head, ¡°According to the rules we just followed, the next match should have been between Gamma and Delta, but Gamma¡¯s current situation is a bit unusual, so you¡¯ll go against Delta.¡± Woof woof! (I think, that¡¯s unreasonable, and I do not want to move anymore.) At that remark, Bai Qi was rendered speechless. He was about to chastise his slacker pet when Nicholas tugged at Bai Qi¡¯s clothes, pointing towards the devastated Jade Valley, ¡°Bai Qi, could you first help me solve this problem?¡± ¡°Problem? What problem?¡± Bai Qi followed Nicholas¡¯ pointing finger to see that the food Nicholas was meticulously preparing was utterly destroyed by the aftermath of the explosion. ¡°The boss lady will be here soon. If she sees the dinner is gone¡­¡± Nicholas looked at Bai Qi with a face full of despair. Bai Qi then realized the gravity of the situation, dropped the impending fight, and started helping Nicholas prepare the food with the four pets. ¡°Huh? Such a big aftermath from the explosion. There is Holy Light and Evil Power. Nicholas, when did you start meddling with this stuff?¡± Old Lady Fan appeared in the Green Dragon¡¯s Secret Realm. The first thing she saw was the aftermath of Gamma¡¯s explosion, and she frowned slightly. ¡°Nothing. It was just the result of Gamma¡¯s battle a while ago.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in embarrassment and started explaining what had happened. ¡°Using the Twin Star Core to merge Holy Light and Evil Power?¡± After hearing Bai Qi¡¯s story, Old Lady Fan was somewhat speechless. ¡°Although Holy Light and Shadow are complete opposites, Evil Power is a chaotic element that neither side wants to touch. Yet you want to maintain balance!¡± Bai Qi meekly scratched his head and asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t know about that. Granny Fan, do you have a safer way to solve this problem?¡± Although Bai Qi had thought of several methods using the twin-life pact to operate, ensuring stability was essential. ¡°You¡¯ve already fused them. There¡¯s no way to separate them now.¡± Old Lady Fan shookher head and said, ¡°But if you want to stabilize it, it¡¯s best not to maintain a single state for too long. Keeping an unattributed original state is best, otherwise if you impulsively change form, it could easily lead to an explosion.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Bai Qi nodded; with the help of the twin-life pact, maintaining the unattributed condition was no problem. However, this meant that some skills wouldn¡¯t always be available. Yes, it would be good to plan the skills that Gamma could use in different forms, so that he wouldn¡¯t face any problems later. ¡°Oh yes, you said Delta is also competing? Come on, Granny Fan is a bit bored today. Happy to cheer you on.¡± With that, Old Lady Fan sat down in the void as if there was a chair. A formless void appeared to support her. Oh, the Sky attribute Dragon race is so comfortable. Bai Qi looked at Old Lady Fan¡¯s smooth operation with some envy and then summoned Schuck and Beta. According to the rules Bai Qi had initially established, the battle was supposed to be between Gamma and Delta. However, considering the current threat of Gamma, Bai Qi decided not to risk it. With Old Lady Fan present, a repeat explosion would not have the same wide- ranging influence, but if Gamma was lost, it would be a significant loss. ¡°Schuck, Beta, are you sure you¡¯re both ready?¡± During the previous battle, Schuck and Beta also took some damage. The advantage of mechanical types is that unless the core system is damaged, recovery is fast. Therefore, Schuck was basically fine. The only worry was Beta¡¯s spirit power recovery. Woof woof! (I had stored spirit power in advance; how could I have a problem?) Alright then, completely forgot about his little invention. Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders, looked at the already pumped Delta, and said, ¡°In that case, let the second match begin!¡± Ploop ploop! (Then, Delta, my apologies.) The now grown-up Earth-Travel-Dragon-sized Delta nodded at Schuck and Beta. Suddenly, his figure expanded, and transformed into the Wind God Winged Dragon and flew to the sky. Soon after, a massive hurricane was summoned heading towards the Husky. ¡°Um, is it just me or has Delta¡¯s Wind God Winged Dragon grown bigger since last time?¡± Chapter 266 - Chapter 266: Chapter 262: Violent Behemoth Chapter 266: Chapter 262: Violent Behemoth Looking at the Wind God Winged Dragon with wings spread comparable to that of Nicholas, Bai Qi was somewhat surprised, while Old Lady Fan immediately detected a different aura emitting from Delta. ¡°Did you feed Delta the Source of Life right now?¡± Bai Qi nodded, saying, ¡°Yes.¡± Bai Qi informed Old Lady Fan about Xiang Li¡¯s suggestion, which Old Lady Fan approved and said, ¡°This is indeed a path towards enhancement. If they cannot stably evolve, they should instead strengthen their life force. Xiang Li indeed has not wasted his years.¡± ¡°But, can Delta choose its evolution direction on its own now?¡± Bai Qi replied, ¡°Currently, it can only choose among the ancient species, and the number is limited.¡± Bai Qi told Old Lady Fan about his previous attempts with ancient species, and in the middle of his explanation he couldn¡¯t help but give Old Lady Fan and Nicholas a few more glances, with a particular thought suddenly coming into mind. Earlier, he guessed that the reason Delta couldn¡¯t retain the Raptor form could be because it did not extract the actual Gens. The alternative suggestion was that the time scale might not be long enough. But now, right in front of him were two legendary creatures that were robust and had a long history. If he didn¡¯t try it out, it would always feel a bit regretful. Perhaps she sensed Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts as Old Lady Fan poked straight through his thoughts without any hesitation. ¡°While I am not sure the reason behind Delta¡¯s ability to do such a thing, it s better not to try fusing legendary creature genes arbitrarily.¡± Old Lady Fan said, ¡°The legendary creatures are not simply at a higher double level, their essence of life fundamentally differs from yours. Even a single cell can be lethal to lower life forms like you.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi suddenly realized. Indeed, apart from the legendary creatures, the lifespan of other creatures is not long ¨C those of legendary creatures often span thousands of years. From his knowledge, the Federation¡¯s guardian beasts were mostly left to protect humanity after their respective Beast Masters died. But, it was a pity that they couldn¡¯t turn into legendary creatures. Perhaps when Delta upgrades to King-level he could try it out? While Bai Qi was pondering on the feasibility of this operation, the first skirmish between Delta and Husky already began. Getting the boost from the Source of Life, not only did Delta¡¯s body enlarge, but even its ability to control hurricanes also intensified. As its huge wings flapped, a massive hurricane that seemed as though it could destroy everything in its path charged directly towards Husky. However, Schuck clearly had a plan. Etherium Liquid Gold swiftly rotated and instantly formed a Caisson-like structure which started to extract air from around the hurricane with great force. In the blink of an eye, the formidable hurricane began to weaken, despite Delta¡¯s attempts to maintain its strength. ¡°There¡¯s a tactic like that?¡± Although he had limited combat experience, Nicholas had some understanding of different abilities from his inherited memory as the Green Dragon. But seeing Schuck combating a hurricane in this way was truly beyond his comprehension. ¡°Hurricanes are just a natural phenomenon caused by air pressure differentials. So Schuck can eliminate the hurricane by reducing the air pressure difference around the hurricane. After all, compared to hurricanes in nature, there¡¯s quite a gap,¡± Bai Qi explained just in time and Nicholas finally understood. ¡°Saying it that way, isn¡¯t the power of your pet¡¯s mechanical creature a bit too excessive, Bai Qi? I remember beasts of this level being quite weak, at least, they wouldn¡¯t be able to interfere with elemental attacks, right?¡± Old Lady Fan asked as she looked at Husky, which obviously had too much kinetic energy. ¡°It¡¯s most likely due to the integration of the Mechanical Spark. Both Husky s energy characteristics and computational power have been enhanced.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s explanation, Old Lady Fan immediately understood. ¡°Gaining the Mechanical Spark this early on, your beasts really aren¡¯t simple ones.¡± Old Lady Fan nodded slightly before refocusing on the fight. Realizing that Schuck was exploiting the hurricane, Delta instantly abandoned its plan to harass Husky with the hurricane and fluttered its wings lightly. Its massive body immediately rushed towards the Caisson- like structure with a devastating speed. As it advanced, the space around it even started to show signs of distortion. With Delta¡¯s elevation to the Four Stage, all its parameters significantly increased. Even though it hasn¡¯t awakened yet, the space attribute contained in Delta¡¯s Savage Charge was further reinforced. Faced with Delta¡¯s space attribute attack, Schuck very brazenly abandoned the Caisson-like structure. The Caisson, already rotating at a high speed, began operating at supersonic speed. Instead of extracting the air around it again, but it suddenly transformed, launching a series of invisible airstrikes at Delta. Air Cannon! Husky hadn¡¯t released any of the air it sucked in earlier, but instead compressed it all to form this invisible air cannon. Its power was no less than that of any other energy cannon. ¡°Schuck, this guy, has really put a lot of thought into changing his combat style.¡± Watching the versatile Schuck, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but think of Schuck¡¯s previous barrage of mindless Thunderflame Cannons. Although the firepower wasn¡¯t as exaggeratedly widespread as the Thunderflame Cannons, the diversity of mechanical constructs truly gave Schuck a straight boost in overall combat power. Facing these super compressed high-density air masses, the Wind God Winged Dragon¡¯s ability to control hurricanes had little effect. But Delta did not panic at all. His massive body suddenly shrank and turned directly into a Diamond Ape. He skillfully dodged the numerous air shells flying around, and in an instant, came to the air pump and clashed it from the side. Boom! The attack, carrying the force of Giant Strength and Space Fluctuations, directly crushed the air pump into pieces, causing a massive explosion. The shockwave fell on the golden shell of the Diamond Ape¡¯s body, but failed to cause even the slightest of damage. Moreover, after successfully neutralizing the threat of the air pump, Delta leapt forward, launching another attack towards the Husky. However, Delta¡¯s move was clearly within Husky¡¯s expectations. While Delta was mid-air, Beta roared towards the sky. Amplified by the Mind Helmet, his Demonic Roar fiercely attacked Delta. Because there was no Intimidation skill to counter it, Delta¡¯s mid-air maneuver was noticeably affected. Although he landed safely, he failed to accurately hit the Husky. During this brief amount of time, Schuck had already set up his turret again. One by one, black physical cannonballs landed around Delta without causing any explosion. However, the Diamond Ape that Delta had turned into seemed to be suppressed by some form of invisible force, causing him to suddenly fall to the ground. Then, Schuck shook his entire body, and a swarm of self-exploding wolves rushed up, pounced on Delta, and triggered their explosion. Delta¡¯s massive body was instantly engulfed in the fiery light. ¡°Gravity bomb?¡± Bai Qi recognized the runes engraved on the shell of the cannons at a glance and was increasingly satisfied with Schuck¡¯s performance. A diversified fighting style was indeed the strength of the Mechanical Engineering Department. However, most mechs needed to be set up in advance, whereas Schuck had the ability to spontaneously alter his form based on the situation. Choosing to exchange Etherium Liquid Gold for Schuck was indeed the right decision! ¡°Delta is about towin.¡± At that instant, Old Lady Fan suddenly spoke, startling Bai Qi with her claim. Since the beginning of the battle, Schuck and Beta had been suppressing Delta, so Old Lady Fan¡¯s statement that Delta was about to win was indeed a bit hard for Bai Qi to comprehend. Creak creak. (Delta¡¯s aura is starting to change. If Schuck and Beta don¡¯t have a way to counteract it, they might actually lose.) Hearing Alpha also speak like this, Bai Qi finally believed that Old Lady Fan wasn¡¯t joking around. Beta, who was Delta¡¯s opponent, also seemed to sense something and promptly warned Schuck. ¡°Prepare the Thunder and Flame Electromagnetic Cannon, 50% power.¡± Schuck immediately changed his attack method upon seeing this. A disproportionately long Electromagnetic Cannon unfolded instantly, while at the end of the cannon, a bit of Thunder Flame Power was slowly being filled in. At the same time, Delta, who had been suppressed by the Gravity Bombs, seemed to have his ferocity, which wasn¡¯t usually part of his character, ignited. He let out a fierce roar and the already massive body of the Diamond Ape expanded again. The body which had been slightly bent from the gravity suppression straightened up again. Looking at the Gravity Bombs that were still pulling on him, Delta stomped on the ground multiple times. He flattened all the bombs and then used the strength of his legs to leap. The ground underneath him instantly cracked, and his colossal figure turned into a shadow that charged straight towards Husky. The self-exploding wolves that were biting at him were crushed into fragments by the sudden acceleration and air pressure. However, at that very moment, Schuck Beta¡¯s Electromagnetic Cannon had finished charging. A dense thunder flame energy, which had become almost physical, flew out of the cannon and headed straight towards Delta, while Husky was forced back several dozens of meters due to the enormous recoil. Boom! The Thunderflame Energy accurately hit Delta. The defense of the Diamond Ape¡¯s body lasted only a moment before shattering. However, when it was about to touch Delta¡¯s body, it was blocked by some invisible fluctuation. ¡°Is this¡­ defense formed from Space Power?¡± Delta¡¯s ability to control space to create a defense showed that his control over space had significantly improved. No wonder Xiang Li recommended Source of Life so highly. Not just the basic data, but also the nature of life seems to have enhanced. Though Delta managed to block the impact of the Thunderflame Energy, facing such highly compressed immense energy, he had to continually retreat. Seeing this, Beta took advantage of the situation and tried to disrupt Delta¡¯s movements using Spirit Storm. However, the present Delta¡¯s mind was full of the frenzied consciousness of the Diamond Ape causing Beta¡¯s Spirit Storm to not only fail in disturbing Delta but made him even more frenzied. Roar! Accompanying the roar, Delta used both his arms simultaneously to force the Thunderflame Energy into the air. ¡°Can he manipulate Space Power without using Dash, has Delta already used his awakening skill?¡± Watching Delta, who seemed to have revived from the Ancient Violent Ape, an idea emerged in Bai Qi¡¯s mind. Chapter 267 - Chapter 267: Chapter 263: Void Echo Chapter 267: Chapter 263: Void Echo You¡¯re overthinking it.¡± Old Lady Fan rolled her eyes and said, ¡°Comprehending spatial power isn¡¯t as easy as you think. Delta only further developed its potential and increased its affinity with the void.¡± ¡°Not awakened, huh.¡± A regretful sigh escaped Bai Qi¡¯s lips, but the thought of increased affinity with the void lifted his spirits quite a bit. No matter what attribute it was, affinity was crucial. The higher the affinity, the stronger the effectiveness of the skill. Perhaps when Delta awakened its skills again, it could even gain stronger abilities. ¡°Spatial attributes sure are tricky¡­¡± Seeing that all their methods were ineffective, Schuck seemed helpless, but he immediately prepared for the second shot of Thunderflame Cannon. After witnessing Delta withstand an attack of fifty percent power, Schuck had already started to prepare for his next attack. This time, it would not just be fifty percent power, but it had been cranked up directly to one hundred percent. Fifty percent didn¡¯t even scratch the surface, so only one hundred percent could potentially cause damage. Delta seemed to have sensed the difference in this attack too. It was enveloped by the evolution light once again. A unicorn whale, larger than Nicholas appeared in the secret realm. It was, in fact, the Dragon Horned Whale, a form that Bai Qi had not yet tried. Seeing the Thunderflame Cannon that was about to hit it, the Dragon Horned Whale opened its mouth wide. It emitted a silent roar, and Bai Qi suddenly felt as if he had arrived in the deep sea with an invisible undercurrent rushing towards him. An undercurrent? Could it be used even without water? Watching the Thunderflame Cannon suddenly shattered by an invisible force Bai Qi could only manage silence. Schuck Beta detected it too, cranked the power on full, and desperately tried to widen the distance between him and the Dragon Horned Whale. Woof woof! (I¡¯ve decided that I will never eat fish again in the future. It¡¯s too scary!) Stop talking and run! If you get hit, getting injured will be the least of your worries.¡± Schuck glanced at the spatial fluctuations that were rapidly approaching behind him. A pair of metal wings stretched out from his back. He infused the power of Thunderflame into them, which transformed into a strong thrust, accelerating him forward. ¡°Alpha, go help out.¡± In the face of the terrifying aftermath of Delta¡¯s attack, Bai Qi immediately asked Alpha to rescue them. But the moment Alpha moved, Old Lady Fan was one step ahead. Coming next to Husky, she waved her right hand slightly, and the invisible spatial fluctuations disappeared without a trace. ¡°To make the spatial ripples of this degree, Delta¡¯s spatial talent is higher than I thought.¡± Old Lady Fan nodded approvingly and reached out to the void. Delta which had fainted due to energy exhaustion and had returned to its original form appeared in her hands. ¡°Let Delta maintain the form of the ancient species for more activities in the future. It would be very helpful for his willpower.¡± Old Lady Fan handed Delta over to Alpha and then looked at Bai Qi. ¡°Do you still have the Space Crystal Stone I gave you?¡± Bai Qi nodded and immediately took out the Space Crystal Stone. With just a slight beckoning from Old Lady Fan, the Space Crystal Stone appeared in her hand. ¡°I¡¯m in a good mood today, so I¡¯ll help you out.¡± With that, the Space Crystal Stone in Old Lady Fan¡¯s hand turned into a silver- grey liquid. Under Old Lady Fan¡¯s control, it slowly penetrated Delta¡¯s body Alpha, who had been holding Delta, suddenly felt a lightness in his grasp as he could no longer feel Delta¡¯s weight. ¡°Delta currently still has a high affinity with the void, so now is the best time to absorb the Space Crystal Stone. If it¡¯s fortunate, there¡¯s a chance it could comprehend a super skill.¡± Old Lady Fan yawned, ¡°I¡¯m getting sleepy, I¡¯m going to go back to sleep.¡± Having said that, Old Lady Fan tore open a space crack and returned to the breeding field. ¡°Nicholas, bring me double the breakfast tomorrow, you know the consequences if you forget.¡± Hearing the words that came from the space crack, Nicholas looked aggrieved. It was Bai Qi who had messed up dinner, so why was he the one having to shoulder the blame? I, the dragon, do not accept this! Unfortunately, none of the attention from Bai Qi or the three pets who were the cause of all this was on Nicholas¡¯s face. They were all standing around Delta discussing Delta. ¡°What do you think, should I put a Golden Egg on Delta?¡± ¡°Based on my assessment, there¡¯s a ninety-eight percent chance that rashly changing Delta¡¯s condition will result in failure to comprehend the skill. So, I wouldn¡¯t recommend using it.¡± Croak croak. (I also think we shouldn¡¯t act rashly. Delta¡¯s current state is stable, there should be no problem.) Coo coo. (Hmm, Gamma thinks Alpha and Schuck have a point.) After hearing the opinions of the three pets, Bai Qi also temporarily held back the idea of using the Golden Egg, though he still wasn¡¯t quite used to it. Ever since he became a Beast Master, this was the first time his pet had absorbed materials without the Evolution Egg, especially considering it was a mythical resource. He was still somewhat unused to it. However, spatial abilities do seem a bit overpowered.¡± Thinking that Delta could stir up such massive spatial ripples just by leveraging the massive force of the Dragon Horned Whale and its minute affinity with the void, Bai Qi¡¯s heart surged with excitement. When Delta woke up, the Ancestral Beast that was originally looked down upon because it was not able to evolve, would undergo a complete transformation. Glancing at the still-sleeping Delta, Bai Qi turned to look at the Husky and Gamma, saying, ¡°So the rankings of this intra-team competition have basically been settled. Delta is in the first place, Schuck Beta is in the second, and Gamma is in the third. Any objections?¡± ¡°No objections, I don¡¯t currently have the means to counter this level of space skills.¡± r Ka-Poop Ka-Poop. (Same goes for Gamma. Gamma hasn¡¯t obtained resistance to space and physical traits, therefore it couldn¡¯t beat Delta.) Bai Qi said: ¡°Perfet, the spiritual materials for Schuck Beta will take some time to gather. So you guys should train hard. In particular, Gamma, do not self-detonate again.¡± Ka-Poop Ka-Poop. (Gamma will work hard!) Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily. Just as he about to give a thought education lesson to his pets, Nicholas from his background suddenly tugged on Bai Qi¡¯s clothes saying: ¡°Eh, Bai Qi, weren¡¯t you supposed to help me tidy up first?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback. Shortly after, he discovered his surroundings were littered with the aftermath of two battles. ¡°Cough cough¡­my mistake, my mistake¡­¡± Bai Qi shrank his neck in frustration. Regardless of Gamma¡¯s self-detonation, Schuck Beta¡¯s Thunder and Flame Electromagnetic Cannon, or the spatial ripples caused by the Whales¡¯ Space Form under Delta all caused considerable damage to the Green Dragon Secret Realm. The Jade Valley nearest to the battlefield was the first to bear the brunt. Considering the looks of it, finding a training ground for the four pets would be a real headache, as Bai Qi¡¯s portable secret realm could not withstand such destruction caused by the four pets. With the efforts of Nicholas and the three pets, the environment around the Jade Valley was mostly restored. However, due to the extreme energy wash of Holy Light and Evil Power, it would take some time to fully restore the vegetation. Thunk¡­ Right when Bai Qi was instructing Gamma to absorb the residual energy in the earth, a cracking sound suddenly came from around Delta. Bai Qi immediately turned his head to look, only to find that the space around Delta was breaking. ¡°Is this an awakening success?¡± Bai Qi was curious and wanted to take a closer look, but he was stopped by Alpha. Even Schuck Beta moved away from Delta, narrowly avoiding a spatial rift. ¡°Hasn¡¯t Delta awakened yet?¡± Looking at the clearly uncontrolled and rampantly spreading space rifts, Bai Qi frowned. Indeed, any evolution not led by Evolution Egg would be significantly riskier. It seemed he couldn¡¯t afford to be lazy in the future. Luckily, Delta woke up just in time. The spatial rifts disappeared as if they had never existed. ¡°Delta, how do you feel?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately asked. After a short silence, Delta responded. Blurb blurb. (It feels great, it¡¯s very comfortable, like being in water all the time.) Like being in water? He probably meant the Void. It seemed that Delta had a high degree of affinity for the Void. Thinking of this, Bai Qi put his hand on Delta¡¯s head and started to examine Delta¡¯s condition. [Name]: Ancestral Beast (Delta)/Wind God Winged Dragon/Diamond Ape/Dragon Horned Whale [Nature]: None/Wind/Ground/Water [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord/Low-grade King/Low-grade King/Low- grade King [Growth level]: Four Stage One Level [Skills]: Void Echo (Super ¨C Beginner), Survival of the Fittest (Super ¨C Proficient)/Control of the Hurricane (High level ¨C Beginner)/Body of Diamond (High level ¨C Beginnerj/Subsurface Shock (High level ¨C Beginner) [Energy Value]: 2E1100W [Condition]: Evolvable [Skill Name]: Void Echo [Skill Level]: Super [Skill Introduction]: Space Skill, creates a resonance with the void by releasing space fluctuations. This skill enables the user to control the power of space for offense and defense, the specific usage is decided by the user. Indeed, after absorbing a bunch of space crystal fragments and space crystal stones, the Savage Charge skill actually evolved into a space skill. Bai Qi hadn¡¯t expected the skill to have such versatility. ¡°Delta, try to use the Void Echo.¡± Bai Qi eagerly asked Delta to test the new skill. Delta responded obediently with a nod and charged into the nearby mountainside. ¡°Wait, that¡¯s¡­¡± Nicholas wanted to stop him, but with a sound that was like the shattering of a mirror, the void suddenly broke open in front of Delta. Fine cracks spread rapidly, the enormous mountain had no room to resist in front of these cracks and shattered instantly. Oh my god! Was the power so terrifying just from one dash?! Bai Qi was stunned and his jaw dropped. But watching the resentful Nicholas on the side, he realized what Delta had just run into. Jade Valley¡­collapsed¡­ Chapter 268 - Chapter 268: Chapter 264: Returning to Gusu City (Extra Chapter 268: Chapter 264: Returning to Gusu City (Extra Update) ¡°Phew- I¡¯m dead tired.¡± Bai Qi, completely exhausted, collapsed on the ground without any grace. Looking around at the Jade Valley, which was barely restored to its original state, he said, ¡°Given this situation, we can only carry out some basic training at the base in the future.¡± Creaky creak. (Boss, I don¡¯t think this is very realistic.) Alpha ruthlessly shattered Bai Qi¡¯s illusion. Before Bai Qi could even struggle, Schuck directly threw a data sheet in front of him. ¡°Based on the data we have collected so far, our regular data has already exceeded the limits of the training and battlefields. Unless I can get my hands on Endless Material Science and Ultimate Engineering to redesign them, the only solution is for you, Beast Master, to find another durable Secret Realm for training.¡± ¡°A durable Secret Realm?¡± The name ¡®Tower of Competition¡¯ suddenly flashed in Bai Qi¡¯s mind, but it was quickly dismissed. As a Secret Realm Tower that has been inherited by the association for many years, the Tower of Competition has been transformed by countless generations to its current scale. It¡¯s not realistic to expect to find another Secret Realm Tower like it. ¡°By the way, Delta, can your Void Echo create a separate mini-world? Don¡¯t all Spatial Divine Beasts carry their own mini-worlds?¡± Realizing that the Tower of Competition was out of the question, Bai Qi turned his hopes towards Delta. Blub blub. (I¡¯m sorry, Master, Delta doesn¡¯t have that ability yet.) Delta looked apologetically at Bai Qi. Despite quietly trying for a while, it still couldn¡¯t accomplish it. Although Void Echo was a comprehensive skill with strong capabilities, it still had a significant gap compared to Spatial Divine Beasts that could create an independent space at will. ¡°No worries, I¡¯ll ask Old Qin and my teacher if they can help me switch to a new Secret Realm.¡± After resting for a while, Bai Qi finally recovered. Seeing Nicholas, who was still busily preparing breakfast for Old Lady Fan, he said, ¡°I should be leaving, and I¡¯ll come to see you again after a while.¡± Upon hearing these words, Nicholas immediately put down his kitchen utensils, looking remorsefully at Bai Qi. After struggling for a moment, he said, ¡°Are you sure you don¡¯t need this dragon to accompany you?¡± Bai Qi shrugged, laughing, ¡°Even if I agreed, I doubt President Qin and Old Lady Fan would let you leave with me.¡± Traveling all over with a legendary creature in tow, let alone the association¡¯s agreement, probably the Thirteenth Bureau would assign people to keep an eye on him all the time too. After all, a college student wandering around with an immature Legendary Giant Dragon was a far greater threat than a core annihilation weapon. ¡°Alright then, just remember to visit this dragon more often, otherwise I might get bored.¡± Nicholas reluctantly nodded his head, then buried himself in his food preparations again. Does this look like boredom? Who¡¯s he trying to fool? Bai Qi rolled his eyes speechlessly, then took the initiative to leave the Green Dragon Secret Realm. Considering the evolution, battles, and subsequent battlefield cleanup, Bai Qi had spent an entire day in the Green Dragon Secret Realm. He just happened to run into the groups led by Xiao Yuan and Wang Huai, who were chatting and laughing as they approached from afar. ¡°Huh? Bai Qi, did you just come out of the Green Dragon Secret Realm?¡± Seeing Bai Qi appear, Xiao Yuan immediately guessed Bai Qi¡¯s previous destination. Tang Miao was instantly interested, saying, ¡°I heard Bai Yuxiao say that you found a Legendary Giant Dragon in the Secret Realm and became good friends with it. Is that true? Could you take me there to meet it?¡± Why does this guy have such a big mouth¡­ Bai Qi speechlessly glared at Bai Yuxiao, who had a somewhat embarrassed smile on his face. He said, ¡°I suppose you could call us friends. But he doesn¡¯t like to meet strangers, so¡­¡± Looking a little disappointed, Tang Miao lowered his head and said, ¡°Alright then. The Mountain Giant that King Legendary found in the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm is the same. Are all these legendary creatures so aloof?¡± Mountains Giant? So the Thirteenth Bureau did trick it out, didn¡¯t they? Hearing this, Bai Qi realized what was going on, then shifted the topic, ¡°Captain Wang, are you guys planning to go out?¡± Wang Huai nodded, ¡°We¡¯ve been troubling Xiao Yuan lately to take us around the vicinity. We were just about to go out for a stroll. Do you want to come along, Bai Qi?¡± ¡°Not me. I need to go say hello to President Qin first, and then it¡¯s back to Gusu City.¡± His experiences at the headquarters over the past few months had been rich and varied, and his pets had made substantial progress. But his course work at the Meeh Department had also fallen a bit behind, so Bai Qi thought he should catch up. Don¡¯t ask why he was working so hard when he had Schuck, a super intelligence. It was just a bout of stubbornness from a Meeh Master. After all, there were some things that couldn¡¯t be mastered simply by relying on the mechanistic diagrams provided by the Thirteenth Bureau. ¡°You¡¯re already returning to Gusu City?¡± Xiao Yuan looked at Bai Qi somewhat surprised. Although the second phase of training had ended and the instructors were no longer teaching, the majority of trainees had chosen to stay here and hadn¡¯t left yet. After all, not every place could offer the same superior cultivation conditions as the headquarters. ¡°Yeah.¡± Bai Qi turned to BaiQiucha in the group, ¡°Cha, are you going back too?¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, ¡°I can go. Dad also wants me to participate in normal university life, so it¡¯s better to go back earlier.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re both leaving, won¡¯t there be no one left to challenge me? That¡¯s so boring¡­¡± Seeing both of them leaving, Zhou Yan suddenly became a bit listless. ¡°What about Gu Shan? I heard Gu Shan planned to join the Tower of Competition, right?¡± Xiao Yuan looked at Gu Shan, who silently nodded, ¡°Master Bai of the Tower visited me yesterday, and I agreed.¡± Although Gu Shan¡¯s performance was not as dazzling as Bai Qi¡¯s, his dual talent had high potential. With proper nurturing, his future prospect was limitless. ¡°Tsk¡­you agreed to my dad¡¯s invitation, take care of yourself.¡± Upon hearing what Gu Shan said, sympathy surfaced on Bai Yuxiao¡¯s face. It was clear how difficult Gu Shan¡¯s upcoming days would be under the control of the battle maniac, his father. However, the massive improvement in his abilities would be guaranteed. ¡°Congratulations on your successful admission to the Six Tower.¡± Bai Qi ignored what Bai Yuxiao said and congratulated Gu Shan, who nodded in response. ¡°Bai Qi, has any tower master invited you?¡± The mention of an invitation from the Six Tower reminded Zhou Yan of something. He suddenly looked at Bai Qi, so did Wang Huai and others, who were also curious. ¡°Someone did invite me before. But recently, aside from Master Xiang of the Tower, no one else has.¡± Bai Qi shrugged. Considering the relative lack of freedom in the Six Tower, he wasn¡¯t enthusiastic about joining. He didn¡¯t mind if the tower masters gave up on inviting him further. Otherwise, he would have had to figure out how to reject them. ¡°Perhaps they¡¯re considering BaiChuanqi¡¯sopinions. After all, Bai Qi, you¡¯re Bai Chuanqi¡¯s apprentice now. You should consult his opinion about joining the Six Tower.¡± After contemplating for a while, Xiao Yuan gave a reasonable explanation. Everyone else nodded in agreement and no longer found it strange. With Bai Qi¡¯s stunning performance in the grand competition, he certainly would be a hot target for invitations from the Six Tower. It would be abnormal if nobody invited him. However, with Bai Chuanqi involved, it made sense. ¡°You guys hang out. I will go find President Qin first.¡± Bai Qi waved at the crowd and headed straight for the Tower of Knowledge. Bai Qiucha also left the group and followed Bai Qi. Watching the two leave, Wang Huai went silent for a while, ¡°We have disturbed you guys long enough. We should go back for training. Thank you for your hospitality.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it, we only did our part as hosts.¡± Xiao Yuan wasn¡¯t surprised to see this situation. Considering Bai Qi was already so strong yet still so diligent, they really had no reason to continue their leisure time. The Tower of Knowledge. After several days of joint efforts in decoding, the rune structure of the White Meeh had been basically deciphered. However, the method used by the Law Emperor to bind the souls of fierce beasts remained undiscovered. It was as if these souls were originally born from the mech itself. ¡°It seems that we can¡¯t reproduce the technology of that era by simply relying on one White Mech. We have to wait for the feedback from the Thirteenth Bureau.¡± Lan Ke frowned slightly. After glancing at the Mech in front of her, she turned to Xiao Ding, ¡°Master Xiao, we leave the subsequent manufacturing issues to you and the Moon Night Tower. There shouldn¡¯t be any problem, right?¡± Xiao Ding nodded, ¡°The basic design drafts are already out. Once the sample machine is successful, I will contact you all.¡± Lan Ke slightly nodded and then smiled at a group of Rune Masters and supportive masters, ¡°Thank you all for your hard work during these days.¡± ¡°All we did was for a stable life for the human beings. There¡¯s no need to say thanks.¡± President Qin waved his hand, ¡°I have been away for a while now. It¡¯s time for me to go back. Who knows what mess there might be.¡± Everyone chuckled, their faces showing relaxation and pleasure. Successfully analyzing the White Mech containing the essence of the runes from the Era of Law Emperor was a significant achievement for them. If they took the time to digest it, their proficiency in runes would surely improve a lot. ¡°Huh? Why is everyone here?¡± At this moment, Bai Qi walked in from outside. Seeing the cheerful crowd, he looked a bit puzzled. ¡°You are a member of the decoding team. Can¡¯t you keep track of its progress?¡± Looking at Bai Qi¡¯s baffled face, President Qin rolled his eyes, ¡°The decoding process is already complete. We are all going home.¡± ¡°The decoding is complete? So, did you find the method to bind the souls of fierce beasts?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes gleamed, and his mind was consumed with the desire for knowledge. ¡°No, we didn¡¯t. Perhaps the method is still hidden in the Secret Realm of Law Emperor.¡± Professor Dong shook his head, his face showing a hint of regret. ¡°The Secret Realm of Law Emperor, huh¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi came back to his senses. Thinking about Heibai, who had taken the Secret Realm and disappeared, he felt a sense of hopelessness. ¡°By the way, Bai Qi, the grand competition is over. You should be going back to Gusu City, right? Why not go with me.¡± President Qin patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Now you are a Four Stage Beast Master. You must help me handle some association affairs once we are home.¡± Bai Qi grimaced, ¡°President, I¡¯m still a student. It isn¡¯t good foryou to do this.¡± President Qin, ¡°You are already of age. It does not violate Federation¡¯s law.¡± Bai Qi puckered his lips and complained silently in his heart. Once back, he would definitely avoid the association unless absolutely necessary. He wondered what Old Qin could do to him. Chapter 269 - Chapter 269: Chapter 265: Lets Call It Garulu- Chapter 269: Chapter 265: Let¡¯s Call It Garulu- Gusu City. Beast Master Association. Bai Qi and company gradually disembarked from the aircraft. As they looked at the familiar city around them, a sense of comfort arose in their hearts. This was the first time they had traveled so far since arriving in this world. ¡°Alright, no need to get emotional here. Hurry back and rest for a couple of days before reporting to school. You have a lot of things on your plate,¡± President Qin said. He kicked Bai Qi without any formality, ¡°Once everything is sorted out at the school, return to the association and help out immediately. ¡°Okay¡­¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly. He then took a Green Leaf Ball from his pocket and handed it to President Qin, ¡°President, you once mentioned that one of your contract slots was damaged, right? This Green Leaf Ball is my newest product. You can try it.¡± ¡°Green Leaf Ball? When did you come up with this?¡± President Qin raised his eyebrows, unreservedly accepted the Green Leaf Ball, and said, ¡°Then I won¡¯t hold back.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, then looked to Bai Qiucha, who was standing beside him, ¡°Cha, are you going home first?¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, ¡°My admission procedures were handled by the housekeeper. I need to go home first.¡± Oh, how envious. Having a housekeeper to handle affairs makes things much easier. Bai Qi, smacking his lips, said, ¡°Then let¡¯s meet at the academy.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, then summoned her Bone Dragon and headed straight for the villa. Watching Bai Qiucha leave, Bai Qi then looked at Professor Dong, ¡°Professor Dong, would you like me to take you home? Professor Dong shook his head, ¡°I¡¯ve been on the aircraft for quite a while. I¡¯d like to move around, so don¡¯t trouble yourself. ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Although Professor Dong seemed frail, he was a Beast Master after all. This little journey could not pose a problem to him. ¡°By the way, Bai Qi, after checking in with Old Chu, remember to go to the Undead Department. They¡¯ve got some matters that require your personal attention.¡± ¡°Undead Department?¡± Bai Qi was startled but quickly nodded, ¡°I will remember to go. Professor Dong nodded lightly, then slowly walked off in the direction of the Star Mechanics Academy. ¡°There¡¯s nothing to do at home anyway. Let¡¯s go to the Elf House first.¡± Bai Qi looked at the time and didn¡¯t rush home, he summoned Delta who transformed into the Wind God Winged Dragon and headed straight for the Elf House. Last time, he said he should bring him a gift. Now, he could go give him a surprise. Elf House. With the promotion of Rune Evolution and Rune Tier 2 Evolution, the Undead Department in Gusu City developed exceedingly fast. As the designated destination for the Undead and Rune Evolution Special Team, the business at Elf House was booming too. ¡°Damn, they expanded again?¡± Bai Qi looked at the noticeably bigger Elf House, his face full of surprise. It makes sense that he could share so many Federal Coins each month. The profit from Rune Evolution was incredibly rich. Bai Qi smacked his lips and navigated through the crowded crowd to enter the Elf House. The recently expanded Elf House now featured an exclusive Undead area, taking up a larger space than before. However, it didn¡¯t appear gloomy at all, showing the amount of effort put into the decorations. Meanwhile in the front, Zhuge Chen, the son of the chairman, was bustling about with the other shop assistants. ¡°This fellow really can¡¯t slack off.¡± Bai Qi shook his head helplessly. He pulled out his phone and dialed Zhuge Chen¡¯s number. Once Zhuge Chen noticed him gave a wave, he proceeded towards Zhuge Chen¡¯s office like he had it all figured out. Despite working as a shop assistant most of the time, Zhuge Chen still had his own office¡ª though he hardly used it. ¡°Aren¡¯t you still in training? How come you¡¯re suddenly back in Gusu City?¡± Zhuge Chen left his work to a shop assistant and ran to catch up with Bai Qi. He asked curiously. ¡°Still in training, but there¡¯s no need to stay at headquarters, so I came back.¡± This somewhat enlightened Zhuge Chen. Seeing the four Rune Marks on the back of Bai Qi¡¯s hand, he exclaimed, ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re already on the Four Stage.¡± ¡°Yes, the training was effective, and the progress has been decent.¡± Bai Qi nodded, while Zhuge Chen couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes, saying, ¡°Progressing from the Second Stage to the Fourth in just over two months is decent? You¡¯re floating.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Bai Qi gave a cheesy smile, ¡°By the way, I brought you a gift. You will definitely love it.¡± ¡°What gift? Another one of your inventions?¡± Zhuge Chen was quite curious upon hearing this, even though Bai Qi had mentioned the gift earlier, but recently he was so busy that he had completely put it out of his mind. ¡°Consider it one of my inventions, and it will be released throughout the Federation soon.¡± Bai Qi took out the Green Leaf Ball and handed it to Zhuge Chen, stating, ¡°This is the Spirit-Control Orb, which allows a person without a Talent to form a contract with a beast. But for now, it cannot be used for mutual improvement¡­¡± Under Zhuge Chen¡¯s baffled gaze, Bai Qi explained the function of the Spirit- Control Orb to him briefly. After he finished speaking, Zhuge Chen¡¯s face was full of bitter smiles. ¡°You really didn¡¯t have to go to this trouble, even though I didn¡¯t awaken a Talent, I¡¯m still happily coexisting with beasts, whether or not I form a contract with them no longer matters.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± Seeing the skeptical look on Zhuge Chen¡¯s face, Bai Qi pursed his lips, saying, ¡°Come, try pouring your Spirit Power into it first, then you will know after trying it with a familiar beast.¡± ¡°Well, alright then,¡± Zhuge Chen saw that Bai Qi was so insistent, he could not reject Bai Qi¡¯s proposal and thus followed the latter¡¯s guide to pour his Spirit Power into the Green Leaf Ball. ¡°This¡­ this thing can store Spirit Power?¡± Even though Zhuge Chen did not awaken his Talent, he would accumulate Spirit Power through meditation in his daily life. After this trial, he noticed the difference of the Green Leaf Ball. ¡°That¡¯s not important, there¡¯s an even bigger surprise coming.¡± Bai Qi smiled and patiently waited for Zhuge Chen to fill up the Spirit Power storage of the Green Leaf Ball. Afterwards, he went with Zhuge Chen to the breeding area of the Elf House. Like the shops in the front, the breeding area of the Elf House had also substantially expanded, but the area specifically for dogs didn¡¯t change. ¡°Have you made up your mind? Are you sure you want to choose the Arctic Ice Wolf?¡± Looking at the Arctic Ice Wolf affectionately nuzzling against Zhuge Chen¡¯s feet, Bai Qi confirmed his choice once more. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that the beasts contracted with the Spirit-Control Orb need to gradually develop good feelings? This little fellow¡¯s daily life and eating habits are basically all taken care of by me, nothing could be more suitable.¡± Because of the storage of Spirit Power, Zhuge Chen trusted Bai Qi¡¯s words slightly more, which led to him choosing the Arctic Ice Wolf he was most familiar with, thereby reducing the difficulty for Bai Qi. Otherwise, if the attempt failed, Bai Qi wouldn¡¯t be able to save face. ¡°That works too. It will also be a good opportunity to communicate with Schuck and Beta.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi didn¡¯t say more, ¡°Just knock the Green Leaf Ball on its head, don¡¯t worry about anything else.¡± ¡°Just like this?¡± Zhuge Chen lightly tapped the Arctic Ice Wolf with the Green Leaf Ball, the Rune Mark within was instantly activated, quickly branding on the wolf¡¯s head, establishing a Spirit Channel between Zhuge Chen and the Arctic Ice Wolf. ¡°This¡­ this¡­ Did I really form a contract with the Arctic Ice Wolf? Feeling the strange voice emerging in his mind, Zhuge Chen¡¯s face was completely covered with surprise. But before he could be amazed for too long, a green light beam shot out from the Green Leaf Ball, causing it to promptly wrap up the Arctic Ice Wolf. The Ice Wolf was then directly swallowed into the Green Leaf Ball, and the rune on the Green Leaf Ball dimmed again, falling to the ground motionless. ¡°Bai Qi, where¡¯s my Arctic Ice Wolf? Did something go wrong?¡± Upon seeing the disappearance of the Arctic Ice Wolf, Zhuge Chen couldn¡¯t help but panic. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s just temporarily transferred to another place. Just reactivate the Green Leaf Ball, it should be released.¡± Bai Qi picked up the Green Leaf Ball and put it into Zhuge Chen¡¯s hand, who then hurriedly applied his Spirit Power to connect with the Green Leaf Ball. The Green Leaf Ball opened again, and the Arctic Ice Wolf that had been swallowed up earlier was released once more. ¡°Bai Qi, did you really design this thing?¡± Looking at this unbelievable scene before his eyes, Zhuge Chen couldn t communicate with the Arctic Ice Wolf anymore; instead, he looked at Bai Qi with some disbelief. ¡°Of course, and I¡¯ve already reached an agreement with the Federation. The Spirit-Control Orb will soon be issued to those without a Talent, and Uncle Zhuge should have received the notice already.¡± Bai Qi briefly told Zhuge Chen about his deal with the Thirteenth Bureau, then gestured towards the Green Leaf Ball in Zhuge Chen¡¯s hand, ¡°However, the version that the Federation will publish is only the initial version. This one in your hand is a prototype, and it is one of just two in the whole Federation, so make sure you don¡¯t lose it.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Zhuge Chen hastily stored the Green Leaf Ball, then sighed, ¡°I thought it was already insane when you discovered Rune Evolution, but I never expected you to be this insane. How did you come up with something like this?¡± Bai Qi cocked his head, saying, ¡°It should be considered as inspiration from a predecessor called the Wisdom God, I guess. As for the Green Leaf Ball, it barely met the expected results, so it can¡¯t be popularized for now.¡± Other structures of the Green Leaf Ball are the same as an ordinary Spirit- Control Orb, but this Jade Imprint right now can only be used by Nicholas, so it can undoubtedly be considered a limited edition. However, once it lands in the hands of Zhuge Chen and Old Qin, the Federation will probably know about it in no time and might go after Nicholas again. Tsk, it seems like Nicholas is once again going to be treated as a tool dragon. ¡°Wisdom God? It seems that you¡¯ve genuinely learned a lot at the headquarters of the Association, Bai Qi. I¡¯ve never heard of such a predecessor.¡± Zhuge Chen sighed, then began to communicate with the Arctic Ice Wolf crouching down. It was different from the body language they had used before, this time he actually understood the thoughts of the Arctic Ice Wolf. For people like them who are fond of beasts but cannot become Beast Masters in their lifetime, this is indeed good news. ¡°Bai Qi, thank you.¡± After communicating with the Arctic Ice Wolf for a while, Zhuge Chen stood up and spoke solemnly, ¡°Without you, I might never have been able to communicate with beasts like this in my whole life. How about¡­you name this little fellow?¡± ¡°Me?¡± Bai Qi was slightly stunned. Looking at the cool demeanor of the Arctic Ice Wolf, which was completely different from Schuck, he thought for a moment and said, ¡°How about part¡­ calling it Garulu?¡± Chapter 270 - Chapter 270: Chapter 266: Wuhou Dojo Chapter 270: Chapter 266: Wuhou Dojo ¡°Garulu? What a strange name.¡± Zhuge Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh at this but still took Bai Qi¡¯s advice, saying to the Arctic Ice Wolf in front of him, ¡°Garulu, let¡¯s help each other out from nowon.¡± Awooo¡­ The Arctic Ice Wolf let out a howl, then rubbed its head against Zhuge Chen and didn¡¯t show any more signs of affection. Phew, how come everyone else¡¯s Ice Wolf is so aloof, but mine is so silly? Life is so unfair! After a few exchanges with Garulu, Zhuge Chen looked up at Bai Qi and asked curiously, ¡°You said earlier that these Spirit-Control Orbs will be issued in bulk. Is that true?¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Yes, but for now they can only be given to those without talent. Hmm, those whose contract slots are damaged or for some other reason can¡¯t make beast contracts should also work.¡± The problem with the Spirit-Control Orb now was that they were not sure if it would occupy a Beast Master¡¯s contract slot. Although Bai Qi thought the Federation might try, for now people like Zhuge Chen who hadn¡¯t awakened a talent or President Qin who¡¯d already lost a contract slot were the most suitable. ¡°I see.¡± Upon hearing this, Zhuge Chen understood, ¡°No wonder Dad has been busy expanding the Elf House lately, it¡¯s for this.¡± Bai Qi said, ¡°Similar farms should soon be set up in every city. Be sure to let Uncle Zhuge grab the opportunity early.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, when it comes to things like these, my dad reacts faster than anyone.¡± Upon laughing, Zhuge Chen shifted his attention back to Garulu, ¡°Bai Qi, according to what you said, can I command Garulu to fight now?¡± Looking at Zhuge Chen¡¯s excited face, Bai Qi chose his words carefully, ¡°In theory, yes. But the extent of your command depends on your relationship with Garulu. And without a talent boost, it¡¯s best not to compete against Beast Masters.¡± Not only do Beast Masters receive talent boosts, they also grow with each other. That¡¯s why the development speed of pets who¡¯ve formed contracts through the Spirit-Control Orb is destined to be lower than the pets of Beast Masters. Of course, it¡¯s not to say these pets can¡¯t be upgraded. As long as they train and receive resource investments, the pets of Spirit Controllers can also be upgraded. But whether or not they¡¯d still listen to your command afterwards is hard to say. ¡°I see¡­¡± Zhuge Chen nodded, a glint flashing in his eyes, ¡°What if we set up a battle arena specifically for Spirit Controllers? We could start a trial run in the Wuhou Dojo, allowing Spirit Controllers to find suitable opponents. Or how about this ¡ªevery month we hold a themed battle? Spirit Controllers can come challenge it and whoever wins can get a badge for that month¡¯s theme. Once they¡¯ve collected a certain number of badges they can participate in the next round¡­¡± As Zhuge Chen grew more and more excited about his idea, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but twitch at the corner of his eye watching the rebirth of a tactical genius. A dojo challenge, badges, and then a national competition? ¡°Cough, take your time thinking about those. First, can you ask Garulu what it felt like being taken by the Green Leaf?¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Zhuge Chen snapped out of his daydream and promptly asked. ¡°Garulu says it doesn¡¯t know either. After being enveloped by the green light, it fell asleep and didn¡¯ t wake up until it was released.¡± ¡°So it fell asleep?¡± Bai Qi nodded. It seems that while the Jade Dream isn¡¯t hostile to other creatures, it¡¯s not a place where they can move about freely either. But that¡¯s good too, no need to worry about conflicts between pets happening in the future. If there were no control measures and pets were allowed to wreak havoc inside, it wouldn¡¯t matter if the Jade Dream had any countermeasures of its own. You¡¯d look pretty silly if you were a Spirit Controller and found your pet has been severely injured when you let it out. It¡¯s just unknown if it¡¯s the same for all pets. He¡¯d have to ask Old Qin about it later. ¡°By the way, since you¡¯re here, why don¡¯t we go check out the Wuhou Dojo? It¡¯s just behind the breeding area, a few steps away.¡± After playing with Garulu for a while, Zhuge Chen recalled it to the Green Leaf Ball and then extended an invitation to Bai Qi. ¡°The Wuhou Dojo? Sure.¡± Since becoming a Beast Master, he had only gone to the Haoli Dojo. Now that the Zhuge family also opened a dojo, Bai Qi definitely had to check it out. As Zhuge Chen mentioned, the Wuhou Dojo and the breeding area were connected. Obviously, this was done intentionally by the Zhuge family. The Elf House that sold pets, the breeding area responsible for rearing them, the dojo teaching combat methods, and the special topic groups that were constantly researching and developing. With such complete one-stop service, it¡¯d be ridiculous if their business wasn¡¯t thriving. Soon, Bai Qi arrived at the Wuhou Dojo. Compared to the dominant sense of power in the Haoli Dojo, the decorations in the Wuhou Dojo was very exquisite, showing traces of ancient oriental influence everywhere. The continuous coming and going of creatures from the Undead Department made the place feel somewhat gloomy. Zhuge Chen checked the time, ¡°Master Duanmeng should be giving a class to his students in the dojo now, let¡¯s wait in the lounge.¡± ¡°No problem, we¡¯re free anyway. Let¡¯s go and learn something.¡± Bai Qi shook his head. After all, Master Duanmeng was an expert in the Undead Department and they couldn¡¯t pass up a free opportunity to learn. For instance, Alpha¡¯s Sword of Death barely counted as a soul summoning technique. Listening more might help. ¡°Indeed, Master Duan is now the deputy head of the dojo, and he doesn¡¯t teach often, so missing his class is a real shame.¡± After hearing these words, Zhuge Chen nodded and led Bai Qi into the Wuhou Dojo. The interior of the dojo was meticulously arranged, much like the outside world. Each scene they came across was strikingly different, giving the sensation of experiencing a different view at every step. In the very center of the dojo stood a large arena where Duanmeng was giving a lecture to a perfectly arranged group of students below. ¡°The Soul Race, as one of the main branches of the undead, relies heavily on the power of the shadows, regardless of any other attributes the individual may possess. Therefore, no matter which direction you plan to develop your pet beast in, you must base it on the shadow power¡­¡± Duanmeng¡¯s main focus was the Soul Race. The content of his lessons usually focused on this, but they also mixed in a good deal of insights and key points about the Skeletal Type. The students below benefitted greatly. ¡°Indeed, specialization matters. Masters who are proficient in a particular system possess a unique understanding compared to others.¡± Listening to Duanmeng¡¯s explanation, Bai Qi nodded slightly in approval. Although similar knowledge had been taught at headquarters, considering the distinct needs of the students, some detailed points had not been explained as thoroughly as Duanmeng. It would definitely be worthwhile to come and learn more from him when free ¡ª so much valuable knowledge. Bai Qj and Zhuge Chen¡¯s arrival soon caught the attention of Duanmeng. On noticing Bai Qi¡¯s thirst for knowledge, Duanmeng squinted his eyes and suddenly said, ¡°Everyone should take time to digest the knowledge imparted today. Now, let¡¯s arrange a combat match, to experience the fighting style of the undead firsthand.¡± ¡°Bai Qi, as the champion of the joint city exam, would you mind coming down and giving some guidance to these younger students?¡± Hearing Duanmeng¡¯s words, all the students turned around to look at Bai Qi. Upon seeing his bewildered face, they were startled beyond belief. ¡°Ding! A live Bai Qi spotted! Should we capture it?¡± ¡°Idiot, this is a big shot! Hurry up and kneel and lick his boots!¡± ¡°Get real, Bai Qi is a scholar. The best way to strike a conversation is to ask questions. Has the great Bai Qi got a girlfriend yet?¡± ¡°Get lost, love-crazed fool! I¡¯m going to be the man of a legendary beast master! Watch me surpass Bai Qi!¡± ¡°Good luck with that, not!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s appearance immediately caused a commotion inside the dojo. However, a single frown from Duanmeng seemed to send a chill down their backs, promptly silencing them. They had completely forgotten that the deputy head of the dojo was teaching them today. Considering their behavior just now, they were definitely doomed. ¡°So, did I just take a bullet?¡± Bai Qi looked bewilderedly at Duanmeng, not having expected this turn of events. Observing Bai Qi¡¯s silence, Duanmeng grumbled, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you, Bai Qi? You can¡¯t act like this when it¡¯s time to teach the students of the Undead Department!¡± Teach? The undead students? Me? Hearing Duanmeng¡¯s words, Bai Qi became even more confused. On hearing this, Zhuge Chen finally reacted and scratched his head, ¡°Oh, I forgot to tell you. The Undead Department has assigned you the position of a tutor. I was busy communicating with Garulu just now and forgot to mention it to you.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s face fell. So, that¡¯s why Professor Dong told him to visit the Undead Department after returning to the school. Seeing the students¡¯ eager faces, Bai Qi had no choice but to go up to the stage. He looked at Duanmeng with a wry smile and asked, ¡°Master Duan, could you tell me who came up with this arrangement?¡± Turning him ¡ª a current student of mechanical martial arts ¡ª into a tutor for the undead? Who else but someone with a 10-year history of brain thrombosis could dream up such a thing? ¡°Didn¡¯t you know? It was your teacher, Legendary Celestial Brilliance, who recommended you personally, and it received unanimous support from the other instructors of the Undead Department.¡± Hearing Duanmeng¡¯s answer, Bai Qi froze. He silently resigned to his fate. His teacher¡¯s vision was truly unparalleled! ¡°Most of the students here are freshmen from the Undead Department. Your presence here today will serve as an excellent practical learning experience.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s awkwardness, the corners of Duanmeng¡¯s mouth twitched slightly before he advised, ¡°Although your assigned topic by the department is the evolution of skeletal runes, it¡¯s always clearer with practical demonstration. You just need to spar with them casually.¡± After finishing his statement, Duanmeng moved to the center of the stage and asked, ¡°Any volunteers to start it off?¡± ¡°Me, me, I¡­¡± Just as Duanmeng finished speaking, countless hands shot up, volunteering. However, as soon as a lanky male student came forward, everyone else fell silent. ¡°I¡¯ll be your sparring partner, Teacher Bai¡­¡± ¡°Eh, Lu Yuan? Why is it you?¡± The student was none other than Lu Yuan, who had passed the professional exam in the same year as Bai Qi. Chapter 271 - Chapter 271: Chapter 267: Its So Hard to Win When My Little Brother Sets up the Game~ Chapter 271: Chapter 267: It¡¯s So Hard to Win When My Little Brother Sets up the Game~ ¡°Uh, Lu Yuan? Why is it you?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback as he looked at the resentful expression on Lu Yuan¡¯s face. ¡°Why can¡¯t it be me.¡± Lu Yuan rolled his eyes unhappily, saying, ¡°I¡¯m a first-year student in the Undead Department this year. It¡¯s normal for me to come to the dojo for extra practice, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Uh, there¡¯s nothing wrong with that.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, a new student who is a professional Beast Master, the quality of the Undead Department¡¯s enrollees is quite high. However, the feeling of being called a teacher by the professional test candidates of the same period was a bit¡­ Refreshing! Bai Qi revealed a grin, ¡°Since my opponent is you, Lu Yuan, I can go a little bit harder. So, shall we start now?¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Lu Yuan furrowed his brows, apparently displeased, but he still kept it in, and Duanmeng timely evacuated the combat ring to let the two of them fight freely. As he looked at Bai Qi¡¯s relaxed expression, Lu Yuan suddenly recalled the countless days and nights he had been foolishly keeping watch at Bai Qi¡¯s front door, determination flashed in his eyes and a big Array instantly appeared before him. ¡°Thanks to your Rune Evolution, my Ghost Bone Giant Tiger has evolved into a low-level Lord, the Dark Flame Tiger King. Even when facing your Wilting Dragon Lord, it has the power to fight!¡± Looking at the slowly rising Dark Flame Tiger King from the Array, pride filled Lu Yuan¡¯s face. For a variety of reasons, the quality of students recruited by the Undead Department of the Star Mechanics Academy is very high, bringing together young talents from all over the Federation. However, as a professional Beast Master, or a local Beast Master, Lu Yuan still enjoyed a lot of benefits. He was the first to try both Rune Evolution and Second Stage Evolution. Even though there was an experimental nature to it, his Ghost Bone Giant Tiger indeed received a significant boost. A low-level Lord, he was certainly a standout among his peers. ¡°Oh, have the Rune Tier 2 Evolutions spread to Lord creatures?¡± Looking at the faintly visible runes on the Dark Flame Tiger King, Bai Qi nodded slightly. The research group¡¯s progress was faster than he thought, they had already started to proliferate in such a short time. My money is going to increase again¡­ Thinking about his increasingly full wallet, Bai Qi was in high spirits, and immediately summoned Alpha. In the moment Alpha appeared, the previously proud Dark Flame Tiger King, fully displaying the might of a tiger king, instantly felt a repression from its own bloodline. It unconsciously shrunk its body. ¡°Dark Flame Tiger King, what are you doing!¡± Seeing his tiger king instantly become a house cat, Lu Yuan became annoyed. He wanted to lift the spirit of the Dark Flame Tiger King, but no matter how much Lu Yuan urged it, the Dark Flame Tiger King didn¡¯t dare to approach. Creak, creak. (Boss, should we fight this old tiger?) Bai Qi simply looked at the trembling Dark Flame Tiger King and replied, ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. But you¡¯d better restrain your aura, or we won¡¯t be able to fight.¡± A king-level, the official transformative stage of beasts. Even a casually leaked aura is absolute suppression to creatures of the same type. Creak, creak. (Alright.) On hearing this, Alpha nodded and immediately retracted its aura while also suppressing its power. However, even so, the Dark Flame Tiger King, already psychologically scarred, still didn¡¯t dare to attackAlpha. Seeing this, Duanmeng finally couldn¡¯t help but speak, ¡°How about this, Bai Qi, send out your weakest beast, then just guide it.¡± The weakest? Upon hearing this, Bai Qi was stunned, the image of his four pets tearing apart the house involuntarily popped up in his mind, and he heaved a helpless sigh. It¡¯s not suitable to use the weakest to fight this, low-level matches are indeed harder than high-end ones. ¡°How about this, since it¡¯s for teaching purpose, Lu Yuan, you don¡¯t mind it¡¯s a one-sided fight, do you?¡± ¡°One against many?¡± Lu Yuan frowned slightly, one Alpha had already made the Dark Flame Tiger King completely lose its will to fight, if there are a few more, how is he supposed to fight? ¡°Yes, they are all products of Rune Evolution research. Although their double level is a bit lower, it should suffice for a demonstration.¡± Bai Qi nodded, looked at Alpha, and Alpha instantly summoned the Six Sword Servants. ¡°Huh? That feeling just now, was it a summon?¡± Lu Yuan stared at the six different-colored Sword Servants on the field, asking a question that even he thought was stupid. ¡°Bai Qi, did you reach the seventh stage?¡± It¡¯s well known that only seventh-stage Legendary Beast Masters can contract seven beasts. ¡°You are thinking too much, I just usually leave them in the secret realm, now I just let them out.¡± As Heguang had specifically instructed not to disclose the pet contract, Bai Qi naturally wouldn¡¯t tell the truth. ¡°Oh, so are they wild beasts?¡± Lu Yuan understood and looked at the Six Sword Servants he had never heard of before, asking, ¡°Then shall we start now?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s begin.¡± Bai Qi nodded and transmitted a series of orders to the Six Sword Servants through Alpha, then stepped aside. ¡°Dark Flame Tiger King, show me your spirit, we can¡¯t lose face again.¡± Roar! The Dark Flame Tiger King let out a low growl, with the aura that had previously been suppressed by Alpha returning, from the Lord-level creature, it flooded towards the Six Sword Servants. They were only High-grade Elites after all, being able to move at all in front of the Intimidation skill was a considerable feat. What surprised the Dark Flame Tiger King, however, was that the Six Sword Servants, after a brief wobble, were still and in position, their long swords firmly locked on the Dark Flame Tiger King. ¡°I knew it, none of the pets under Bai Qi¡¯s control are normal.¡± Faced with this situation, Lu Yuan sighed helplessly before giving up his plan to suppress them with Intimidation. ¡°Just attack directly.¡± The Dark Flame Tiger King nodded. He opened his mouth, and a stream of dark flames instantly poured out, rushing towards the Six Sword Servants. However, before the flames could get close, the Water Armor Swordsman swung his long sword, and a chilling stream of water fell from the sky, blocking the Dark Flame King but only for a moment before the water was turned into vapor by the Dark Flame. In front of the absolute level gap, water couldn¡¯t extinguish fire as attribute counters were relative. But it seemed that the Six Sword Servants had no intention of relying on this to block the Dark Flame. The moment the Water Armor Swordsman made a move, the Earth Armor Swordsman acted as well, slowly raising a wall of earth to separate the Six Sword Servants and the Dark Flame. At the same time, the Golden Armor Swordsman, wielding his metal great sword, directly crossed the earth wall and rushed towards the Dark Flame Tiger King. Seeing the powerful great sword in the Golden Armor Swordsman¡¯s hand, the Dark Flame Tiger King temporarily abandoned long-range attacks and switched to melee combat with the Golden Armor Swordsman. Thump! The Tiger King¡¯s giant claws fell on the metal great sword, and the harsh metallic sound echoed throughout the arena, but the many undead creatures on the stage were not affected at all. In contrast, the audience under the stage couldn¡¯t bear it. ¡°Isn¡¯t that skeleton wrapped in metal just a high-grade elite? How can it withstand Lu Yuan¡¯s Dark Flame Tiger King?¡± ¡°The Dark Flame Tiger King should not be serious yet, the numerical difference between the Lord and the Elite is quite significant.¡± Looking at the Golden Armor Swordsman with a sword facing the Dark Flame Tiger King, the students¡¯ discussion below the stage was buzzing. Lu Yuan also heard all without missing a beat. ¡°Dark Flame Tiger King, stop playing!¡± If he couldn¡¯t beat a king-level creature, that was acceptable, but now he couldn¡¯t even beat high-grade elites¡ªthey did not need the Dark Flame Tiger King to continue fighting for them. Upon hearing Lu Yuan¡¯s command, the Dark Flame Tiger King finally got serious. His tiger claw was instantly wrapped in Dark Flame, and the swinging sound even brought with it bursts of air explosions. The moment the Golden Armor Swordsman was hit, he was sent flying. But before Lu Yuan could celebrate, the Water Armor and Fire Armor Swordsmen rushed up and launched counter-attacks against the Dark Flame Giant Tiger from two directions. At the same time, the Golden Armor Swordsman, with the help of the Wood Armor Swordsman, resolved the strong impact and rejoined the battle again. With the Golden Armor Swordsman leading the attack, the Water and Fire Armor Swordsmen provided additional attacks, while the Earth and Wood Armor Swordsmen focused on assisting, either helping with defense or causing disruptions. Surprisingly, the five high-grade elites were actually having an exchange with the Dark Flame Giant Tiger. ¡°The Undead Department can actually play like this?¡± The students under the stage were dumbfounded at the sight of the five attribute pets fighting so well together, and Duanmeng seemed to have noticed something and couldn¡¯t help but glance at Alpha a few times. ¡°Are these guys reallyjust high-grade elites?¡± As a professional Beast Master, Lu Yuan didn¡¯t claim to fully understand all pets, but he was very clear about the Undead Department. Normally, after fighting a low-level Lord for so long, their energy values should have been exhausted, so how could they still be full of life? They must have cheated, definitely! ¡°Alpha, are you sure you didn¡¯t help?¡± Looking at the somewhat absurd scene in front of him, Bai Qi couldn¡¯ t help but quietly ask Alpha, who looked innocent. Galala? (Does sharing spirit and energy count as helping?) That¡¯s nonsense! A king-level spirit and energy value are not equivalent to an Elite level, right! Bai Qi rolled his eyes and then looked at Lu Yuan with some sympathy. He hoped Lu Yuan wouldn¡¯t develop a psychological shadow, should he explain to him that your Tiger King isn¡¯t fighting six high-grade elites, but six fragments of a king-level creature? ¡°Alpha, stop sharing with the Six Sword Servants, or it will mislead others.¡± Bai Qi glanced at the students who were eagerly watching the Six Sword Servants and immediately gave Alpha an order. But before Alpha could respond, the Dark Armor Swordsman, who had disappeared at the start of the fight, suddenly drilled out from beneath the shadow of the Dark Flame Tiger King¡¯s feet, its pitch-black long sword pointed directly at the Fire of Soul of the Tiger King. As an assassin, killing in one blow was a basic rule. ¡°Damn, I knew it, I felt like one was missing. So it was hiding?¡± ¡°So cool! I¡¯ve decided, I¡¯ll contract this configuration when I go back.¡± ¡°Ha, don¡¯t even think about it, didn¡¯t you hear the boss say that this is his experimental product, it definitely won¡¯t be available to the public.¡± ¡°So, what should we do? Should we negotiate with the boss?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t rush. They should be released in the future. Let¡¯s just wait¡­¡± Listening to the discussion of the several people, Bai Qi¡¯s face grimaced. Seems like.Jt¡¯s already too late¡­ Chapter 272 - Chapter 272: Chapter 268:1 became an Undead Department lecturer? Chapter 272: Chapter 268:1 became an Undead Department lecturer? Lu Yuan stared blankly at the black longsword, firmly lodged in front of the Fire of Soul of the Dark Flame Tiger King. Had he, lost? Lost to the six high-grade elite creatures? So, what had he been working on all these days? Lu Yuan instantly became disheartened, and the Dark Flame Tiger King began to doubt its life, looking at the Six Sword Servants with the same regard one might give a lord, no, a king-level creature. ¡°Bai Qi, are these pets of yours all new evolution types?¡± Seeing the competition nearing its end, Duanmeng took the stage, ¡°They seem a little different from the usual evolution types, don¡¯t they?¡± At Duanmeng¡¯s words, Lu Yuan instantly perked up, his ears standing on end as he carefully listened to the two men¡¯s conversation. Bai Qi seeing this, understood, ¡°Correct, these creatures were produced in the early stages of the experiment. Their attributes are stronger than normal evolution types, but unfortunately the risk is too high, essentially impossible to replicate.¡± So, they were special products? Hearing this, Lu Yuan felt some relief, and Duanmeng smoothly transitioned into teaching mode. ¡°We all saw the battle just now. Although the Dark Flame Tiger King¡¯s level was higher than its enemies, it overlooked their attributes and teamwork, underestimated its opponents, and didn¡¯t even use its skills properly. Most importantly, as an undead creature, it was surprisingly easily ambushed by a shadow creature. One might say, the outcome of the battle was determined from the start.¡± Hearing Duanmeng¡¯s words, Lu Yuan fell into deep thought. True, he had been with the mindset of a cat toying with a mouse in the battle, wanting to display the strength of the Dark Flame Tiger King. He hadn¡¯t expected to lose so miserably. If he had been more serious, he wouldn¡¯t have been so easily ambushed by the Six Sword Servants. ¡°I understand many of you runic evolution users prefer the easier leveling method, but this means you can spend more time in training. Not to mention, runic evolution provides additional bonuses to certain skills. So, I hope all of you can reflect after today. Do you understand?¡± ¡°Understood!¡± All the students echoed together, their eyes towards Bai Qi reflected a different emotion. Put simply, they looked at him with the eyes of students looking at their teacher. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s end today¡¯s training here, everyone goback,¡± Seeing that everyone understood his point, Duanmeng nodded with satisfaction, then dismissed the students. Although Lu Yuan had words he wanted to say to Bai Qi, seeing the four rune marks on Bai Qi¡¯s hand, he held his tongue. So, that guy who used to fight in weird ways had already become a Four Stage Beast Master. He felt proud to have reached Three Stage himself. As expected, there were always people better off. He had to work even harder! With those thoughts, Lu Yuan quickly left the stage, but didn¡¯t leave the dojo, instead heading for the training ground on the side. ¡°Good, knowing one¡¯s shame and striving to improve.¡± Duanmeng nodded slightly, then turned to Bai Qi¡¯s Six Sword Servants, ¡°Bai Qi, what is the story with these six pets of yours?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head awkwardly at the question, ¡°Sorry, my teacher told me not to say much.¡± ¡°Bai Chuanqi, right? Alright, then I won¡¯t ask.¡± Having heard it was Bai Heguang¡¯s idea, Duanmeng didn¡¯t pry further about the Six Sword Servants, although he couldn¡¯t help reminding them, considering their earlier performance. ¡°These six pets have considerable potential. If trained properly, they might not be any weaker than your other pets. You mustn¡¯t waste their talents.¡± ¡°Thankyou for the reminding, Master Duan. I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± Bai Qi nodded. The Six Sword Servants were now considered to be vassals of Alpha, and as long as Alpha levelled up, they would receive benefits. Moreover, Alpha spent most of his spare time training with the Six Sword Servants, so Bai Qi didn¡¯t need to worry too much. ¡°By the way, Master Duan, what¡¯s the deal with that Undead Department instructor?¡± Now that there was no one around, Bai Qi finally asked the question that had been puzzling him. Duanmeng simply smiled back, ¡°Didn¡¯t we just mention it? It was Bai Chuanqi¡¯s decision. I must say, it¡¯s rare for Bai Chuanqi to take such an interest in someone. You¡¯re really lucky.¡± Duanmeng¡¯s words only added to Bai Qi¡¯s confusion, but Duanmeng didn¡¯t seem bothered, continuing to explain. ¡°Do you know what the outside world currently thinks of you?¡± Bai Qi shook his head. He had been focused on studying in the recent days and hadn¡¯t paid much attention to the outside world. ¡°There are currently two main opinions. The first is admiring, calling you things like ¡®rising star¡¯ and so on. The second leans towards questioning, hurling accusations like ¡®fool¡¯s gold¡¯, ¡®puppet¡¯, and all kinds of nerve-wracking ones.¡± ¡°So, my teacher wants me to become an instructor in the Undead Department to dispel these rumors myself?¡± Bai Qi understood the moment he said his guesses out loud. Duanmeng nodded approvingly, ¡°Exactly, that¡¯s what Bai Chuanqi is thinking. We agreed to this idea for the same reason.¡± ¡°But be prepared, there are bound to be those who will try to prove you wrong. If handled improperly, it will all be for naught.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Anyone who wanted to cause trouble could just be beaten up. Among Beast Masters, was there a more effective way of disciplining than beating up? ¡°Alright, I still have some matters to attend to, so I won¡¯t hold you up any longer. If you are free today, you should go to the school and coordinate your schedule for both sides.¡± At Duanmeng¡¯s words, Bai Qi remembered his Mecha Martial Arts specialization classes, and his face fell instantly. On one hand, I needed to be a committed student at the Mechanical Engineering Department, on the other hand, I needed to teach others at the Undead Department. Plus, I couldn¡¯t abandon my pet training. It seemed like time was never enough. Tsk, I suddenly envied those who could shadow-clone, they never had to worry about being shorthanded, After Duanmeng left first, Zhuge Chen took Bai Qi on a tour of the layout of the Wuhou Dojo, then they returned to the Elf House. ¡°That¡¯s enough for today. There are many matters you need to attend to, you better set off immediately.¡± ¡°Alright, remember to contact me if anything happens to Garulu.¡± Bai Qi nodded, then called for Delta, hopped onto the Wind God Winged Dragon under the stunned gaze of Zhuge Chen, and said, ¡°Then, I¡¯ll leave first.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the Wind God Winged Dragon vanished into the horizon, leaving everyone in awe. Did that pet just transform? And why does it look so much like the Wind God Winged Dragon from the ancient creature books? At the Star Mechanics Academy. Riding on the Wind God Winged Dragon, Bai Qi carefully avoided the glances of students and found a corner to land. Then he confidently headed straight for the Mechanical Engineering Department¡¯s building. ¡°Indeed, having a flying mount is fantastic.¡± With a smile on his face, Bai Qi relished the thrill of not having to deal with traffic jams. He hummed a little tune all the way and quickly arrived at Professor Chu¡¯s office. Knock, knock, knock! ¡°Come in.¡± Bai Qi gently knocked on the door, and after hearing the response from inside, he gingerly pushed open the door. ¡°You arrived at the right time, help me pass that metal box from the floor.¡± Seeing Bai Qi enter, an elderly man commanded him without even looking up, and Bai Qi proficiently picked up the metal box and placed it under an instrument in front of the old man. ¡°Professor Chu, are you studying some new weapon again?¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s voice, Professor Chu finally raised his head. He looked somewhat confusedly at Bai Qi, ¡°Bai Qi? Weren¡¯t you on intense training? Why are you back all of a sudden¡­¡± ¡°Ehm, Professor Chu, I¡¯ve been in training for more than two months¡­¡± Bai Qi twitched at the corner of his eye, Professor Chu was as timeliness as ever. This was rather unusual in a group of mechanical engineers, who valued precision. Fortunately, Professor Chu wasn¡¯t entirely obtuse, he quickly snapped back to reality. ¡°You kid, you¡¯ve been stealing the limelight recently. Three consecutive core patents, you¡¯re catching up with me.¡± Professor Chu adjusted his reading glasses, ¡°But, you are a mechanical engineer, why are all of your patents Rune-based? Aren¡¯t you stoking the ego of Old Lady Dong?¡± Hearing Professor Chu¡¯s words, a spark of curiosity ignited in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. It seemed Professor Dong also expressed discontent towards Professor Chu previously. There was a story between those two- ¡°Forget it, since you are back, just study hard and try to get a pure mechanical patent.¡± Professor Chu eyed Bai Qi, saying, ¡°Your Rune mechanical layout technique indeed shows great promise, perhaps it could be the breakthrough for advancing the Mechanical Department. But if you want to design a more rational layout, you must master the knowledge of mechanical engineering.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Bai Qi nodded. The Star Mechanics Academy was not just the number one Mechanical Engineering institution in the Federation; it taught far beyond textbook knowledge. There were many invaluable insights to glean, especially from Professor Chu, who had designed a great deal of commonly used machinery in the Federation. His strength was indisputable. ¡°Speaking of which, you have an Arctic Ice Wolf with integrated mechanical parts, right?¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Correct. Is there a problem?¡± ¡°Problem? Of course, there¡¯s a problem!¡± Professor Chu nodded, ¡°Installing mechanical weapons on living creatures has always been a significant challenge for us mechanical engineers. Others may neglect it, but how could I not see that your Arctic Ice Wolf has completely integrated with the machinery?¡± Wow, he almost forgot about this matter, yet Professor Chu still remembered it. ¡°I¡¯m not clear about how you did it, but I suggest you invest some time into further research. If you can find a method of mass application, it would greatly benefit the Federation!¡± Upon hearing these words, Bai Qi understood. After installing mechanical weapons on ordinary pets, their combat strength could undoubtedly be significantly enhanced. Especially since he had developed Rune mechanics, it was even more relevant. However, the case of Schuck Beta was extraordinary, and the major role that the Evolution Egg played made it difficult to replicate. ¡°Rest assured, I have conducted some research in this area as well. You can ask me if you have any questions.¡± Professor Chu gave a heavy pat on Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Remember, you must get a patent related to Mechanical Engineering. Else, it would be truly embarrassing for me!¡± Chapter 273 - Chapter 273: Chapter 269: Not Enough Time~ Chapter 273: Chapter 269: Not Enough Time~ ¡°Well, I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Thinking about how he had inadvertently become a pawn in the games of the big shots, Bai Qi felt somewhat helpless. But considering that he could consult Professor Chu anytime and anywhere, he didn¡¯t care too much. With that thought, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes flashed and a sycophantic smile spread across his face. He said, ¡°By the way, Professor Chu, I have some questions that I¡¯d like to ask you. Could you teach me about Ultimate Engineering? If that¡¯s not possible, I¡¯d be okay with Infinite Materials Science or Space Technology.¡± Professor Chu: ¡°¡­¡± It took a while before Professor Chu snapped out of his surprise and said, ¡°You brat, have you already started getting into these things?¡± Bai Qi gave a sheepish grin and said, ¡°I thought I¡¯d start learning it early, the more knowledge the better, right?¡± Upon hearing this, Professor Chu couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry about that. Seventh Stage Mechanical Technology is basically controlled by the Federation. Unless it¡¯s a Federation-certified mechanic, no one else has the right to learn it.¡± ¡°So that¡¯s how it is.¡± Bai Qi muttered upon hearing this, Seventh Stage Mechanical Technology is the cornerstone of the Mechanical Engineering Department, he had indeed been wishing for a bit too much to get it that easily. ¡°However, if you could come up with a core patent for the Mechanical Department, I can help you apply and allow you to choose either Ultimate Engineering or Endless Material Science to study.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Upon hearing Professor Chu¡¯s words, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes instantly brightened. The Spirit-Control Orb surely counts as a core patent of the Mechanical Department. So, after the patent approval, he can exchange it with Professor Chu for knowledge? Thinking of this, some bold ideas popped up in Bai Qi¡¯s mind, ¡°If I can come up with two patents, can I choose two subjects?¡± ¡°Two?¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s confidence, Professor Chu was a bit surprised. The core patents of the Mechanical Department required a higher level of professional expertise. It was hard enough to even come up with one. It was practically a pipe dream for Bai Qi to come up with two at his age. However, Professor Chu didn¡¯t want to kill Bai Qi¡¯s enthusiasm, he nodded and said, ¡°Sure, as long as you can get the core patent certificate, it doesn¡¯t matter if it¡¯s two or three, I¡¯ll arrange it for you!¡± Upon hearing Professor Chu¡¯s words, Bai Qi grinned broadly. The dormant passion for research in his heart suddenly flared up. It seemed like he had already planned his future research. The Spirit-Control Orb was a sure thing, and the other project would naturally be about integrating mechanical weapons with living organisms. He¡¯d have to check with his parents about whether the custom equipment had arrived. He¡¯d probably need those for developing a popular method. ¡°I remember a few days ago the Undead Department contacted me, they wanted you to be an honorary lecturer, right?¡± After chatting with Bai Qi for so long, Professor Chu finally brought up the lecturer position at the Undead Department. ¡°That¡¯s correct, I came over this time to talk about how to manage both courses.¡± Professor Chu nodded, ¡°Managing the courses is easy. The coursework in the Undead Department won¡¯t be too demanding. You can just make time for a class there. As for our Mechanical Department, the compulsory courses for sophomore year will decrease significantly. You can just choose your elective courses.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood and no longer worried about the scheduling issue. ¡°Alright, I need to continue my research and won¡¯t waste time chatting. Get out of here.¡± Having said that, Professor Chu returned to his original spot and resumed his research. ¡°Those two really do lookalike¡­¡± Looking at Professor Chu¡¯s office filled with various machines, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but think of Professor Dong¡¯s office. Although it was noticeably tidier, the overall style was very similar. ¡°Bah, I can¡¯t believe I have time to think about such things. Let me just go to the Undead Department to discuss things and then go home for a good night¡¯s rest.¡± Bai Qi slapped his face and quickly headed to the Undead Department. Just as Zhuge Chen had said, the Undead Department was indeed bustling. Even though it only had one grade, the number of students already surpassed the total number of some relatively unpopular departments. ¡°Surely they don¡¯t expect me to teach all these students, do they?¡± Seeing the bustling crowd in front of him, a bad feeling surged up in Bai Qi¡¯s heart. He immediately shook his head and cast that thought out of his mind. ¡°I¡¯ll take it one step at a time.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, asked a student for the location of the Dean¡¯s office, and quickly rushed over. Just then, Bai Qiucha suddenly appeared in front of Bai Qi and said, ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re here? Perfect. Dad was going to have me fetch you, saved me a trip.¡± ¡°Dad is also here? I thought he went to the Western Region?¡± Bai Qi was a bit confused upon hearing this, but Bai Qiucha just shrugged, looking completely nonchalant. ¡°Normal. Ever since I started understanding things, dad has been running all around the Federation. I¡¯m used to it.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi muttered, a Titled Legendary sure was troublesome. If he became a Legend in the future, he would definitely find reasons to hide. Otherwise, life might become a bit too boring. Both of them walked into the Dean¡¯s office, pushed open the door, and saw Bai Heguang sitting behind the desk, quickly flipping through a pile of documents. ¡°You¡¯re here.¡± Upon seeing Bai Qi arrive, Bai Heguang put down the documents in his hand and said, ¡°I¡¯ve already watched the battle videos. You performed well. You are capable of independently raising a King-level creature. Among peers, you are top-tier.¡± ¡°Thank you for your compliment, professor.¡± Bai Qi smirked in response, knowing Bai Heguang was not the type of teacher to encourage you in your studies with flattery. If a compliment came from him, it was genuinely meant. ¡°You might want to be more cautious with the Bo Ge family in the future. They probably won¡¯t go so far as to directly harm you, but they may create some trouble.¡± Bai Heguang advised, with a serious tone, ¡°I won¡¯t always be around to protect you, so you will need to guard yourselves.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Bai Qi grew grave considering the previous interactions with Dean. It seemed that the Bo Ge family was not unlike the churches depicted in his past fictional reads. If they ever got the upper hand, they might very well label him a heretic and proceed with purification. ¡°But you shouldn¡¯t worry too much. Gusu City is located in the southern region of the Federation, and with President Qin around, it¡¯s unlikely the Bo Ge family would go out of their way to trouble you. Just focus on your studies.¡± At this point, Bai Heguang handed Bai Qi a document, ¡°This is your employment contract for the position of a guest lecturer. Sign it, and you can officially start teaching from tomorrow.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi frowned bitterly, saying, ¡°Sir, may I refuse?¡± ¡°What do you think?¡± Bai Heguang shot Bai Qi a look. Understanding his meaning, Bai Qi silently took the contract. ¡°I know what you¡¯re worried about, but as a Four Stage Beast Master, you are completely qualified to be a lecturer.¡± Bai Heguang paused before continuing, ¡°I know you don¡¯t care about the opinions of others, but there are some things you need to do. Perform well and silence them once and for all.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Bai Qi found it hard to argue, seeing the high expectations Bai Heguang held for him. ¡°There¡¯s another matter.¡± Bai Heguang had a lot to discuss that day. Although Bai Qi was puzzled, he didn¡¯t interrupt and simply listened attentively. ¡°The Federation has been reporting an increasing number of problems with ferocious beasts. The pressure on the Association is quite high. Your major task for the third stage is to help the Association resolve these issues. So, spend more time at the Association after you fulfill your duties at the academy.¡± Why did it feel like he was following in the footsteps of Bai Heguang? After hearing Bai Heguang¡¯s words, Bai Qi felt the scant time he had was insufficient. If only he could split like Gamma¡­ ¡°Alright then, I still need to get back to the western region after settling things here. You two should head back first, train well. I can return anytime to check on your progress.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha nodded in unison before leaving the office. ¡°Phew- This is the first time I have heard dad talk so much, you must be pretty remarkable, Bai Qi.¡± Bai Qiucha looked at Bai Qi, smiling, ¡°Or should I just address you as Sir Bai?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s mouth twitched slightly, ¡°Do you want me to discuss runes in the class and call your name every lesson?¡± Bai Qiucha froze at his words, shrinking his neck in disappointment. Everything else was okay, but he really did not like discussing runes. The basics were acceptable, but it was obvious that Bai Qi would never broach the basics. ¡°Alright then, it¡¯s getting late, I should head back and rest. See you tomorrow.¡± Bai Qi glanced at the darkening sky and summoned Delta to fly home. Despite the lack of recent occupants, Bai Qi¡¯s home remained spotless, without a speck of dust. It was clear that it had been cleaned recently. ¡°Could it be Zhuge Chen sent someone to tidy up?¡± Confused, Bai Qi looked around and headed directly to his room without giving it much thought. ¡°I knew it, being home is always the best.¡± Bai Qi contentedly flopped onto his bed, stretching out before noticing a black box on his desk. He promptly sat up and picked up the box. ¡°Son, surprised?¡± Just as Bai Qi¡¯s fingers made contact with the box, two holographic projections appeared in his room. Much to his astonishment, they were his parents Bai Yan and Luo Zhu. He had been wondering who had cleaned the house, turns out it was his parents. ¡°Son, originally, we wanted to hang out with you for a bit, but the Jiuli Group is rather pressing, so we had to head back.¡± ¡°Still, we left you a present. Make sure you receive it.¡± ¡°When we come back this time, we will spend more quality time with you.¡± The holographic projection didn¡¯t last long, indicating that Bai Yan and Luo Zhu were indeed in a hurry. Bai Qi could understand their situation. The reviving of the ancient species was an experiment the Jiuli Group was particularly anxious about, or he wouldn¡¯t believe it. As for the gift mentioned by his parents, Bai Qi knew what it was without even thinking. The full set of biological equipment that he had asked them to purchase had arrived¡­. Chapter 274 - Chapter 274: Chapter 270: Bringing in Personal Items Chapter 274: Chapter 270: Bringing in Personal Items Bai Qi arrived at his lab, breaking into a slight smile at the sight of various equipment crammed inside. His wishes were granted before he even asked. Now he could study the biomechanical fusion of his husky and the evolutionary ability of Delta. Upon entering the lab, Bai Qi indeed found another black box. He opened it, revealing another holographic projection. But instead of Luo Zhu, it was Bai Yan this time. ¡°Apart from some large-scale equipment, your dad has pretty much prepared everything you need for biological research. Just remember not to use them randomly,¡± warned Bai Yan with a serious expression. ¡°Inside this blackbox, I¡¯ve stored a complete set of biological knowledge which your dad also helped categorize. Please follow the order and learn. It should be helpful to you,¡± he continued. ¡°Dad always gets things done so reliably.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi was touched. Having his dad, a professional in the field, handle the categorization saved him from studying aimlessly. It certainly did make things easier. ¡°The Revival of Ancient Species project has now entered a critical phase. Once your mom and dad have settled things, we will come back and spend more time with you.¡± As the holographic projection abruptly ended, Bai Qi immediately summoned Husky. He handed the black box to Schuck and said, ¡°Schuck, have this biological knowledge recorded into my personal database. These pieces of equipment should be stored in the base, in a separate area. It¡¯s also time to start addressing the biomechanical flesh fusion technology and the causes for the evolution of the ancestral beasts.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Schuck nodded, swallowing the black box and immediately extracting its data, while Beta skillfully opened a portal to the secret realm, admitting the equipment into the base one by one. ¡°I¡¯ve got a little free time. Let¡¯s catch some sleep.¡± Setting up his equipment would take a while, and for now, he had nothing else to do. He could then take this rare opportunity to relax. Buzz¡­ Buzz¡­ Buzz¡­ Just then, Bai Qi¡¯s cell phone started to vibrate. ¡°A text message? Is it¡­ from the teacher?¡± Bai Qi opened the message with some confusion. After seeing its content, he involuntarily twitched at the corner of his eyes. ¡°Come to the Undead Department for class tomorrow. Be ready.¡± This message seemed to suggest that he run away¡­ Bai Qi covered his face and sighed. For the first time, he felt that accepting Bai Heguang as his teacher was a mistake. The benefits were still uncertain, but the tasks were obviously underway. ¡°Schuck, prepare a set of courseware for me. The more sophisticated, the better. Best if I won¡¯t have to be involved!¡± The next day. The massive auditorium of the Undead Department. All the freshmen arrived early at the auditorium, choosing front row seats with anticipation etched on their faces. The creator of rune evolution, the direct disciple of the Legendary Celestial Brilliance, the top scorer in Gusu and Lingxi city¡¯s joint examination, the youngest lecturer in the Undead Department¡­ These titles filled them with curiosity about Bai Qi, their seniors who they had only seen once during the opening ceremony. Of course, some held grudges. ¡°Having a peer serve as a lecturer, isn¡¯t Bai Chuanqi overpraising him?¡± Aman dressed in luxurious clothes mused in annoyance while gazing at the beautifully decorated auditorium. ¡°Li Xin, are you envious? If Bai Chuanqi doesn¡¯t favor his own disciple, should he favor you?¡± Hearing Li Xin¡¯s words, another man couldn¡¯t help but snicker, ¡°If you¡¯re not convinced, challenge Bai Qi when he arrives. However, remember, he topped the joint city examination.¡± Li Xin tweaked the corners of his mouth, ¡°Well, it¡¯s just the joint examination of Gusu City and Lingxi City. I¡¯m the top scorer of Jinlin City. The weight of my achievements isn¡¯t something you guys from small cities can compare with.¡± Li Xin¡¯s words immediately attracted angry glances from many people around. But considering his strength, they had to grit their teeth and endure. Seeing this, Deng E shrugged, too lazy to argue with Li Xin anymore. He turned towards Lu Yuan, who was silent and detached from their argument, ¡°Lu Yuan, you participated in the same career examination as Bai Qi, right? Tell us, what¡¯s his actual strength like?¡± Lu Yuan¡¯s face froze, ¡°You can try challenging him yourself to find out.¡± The strength of Bai Qi? Would they believe him if he told them that his Lord-level Dark Flame Tiger King couldn¡¯t even handle six senior elites? He¡¯d believe that, but the others certainly won¡¯t. The Wu Hou Dojo students, who had watched the match that day, seemed to share his sentiments. But this time, they silently chose not to share the match results. Instead, they decided to privately digest it. How could they share the beast that defeated a Lord-level beast beyond its class? ¡°Huh, there are so many people?¡± As the students waited with their own thoughts, Bai Qi had arrived backstage. Looking at the bustling crowd below, Bai Qi was mildly surprised. ¡°Schuck, did you prepare reliable courseware?¡± I initially thought I was only teaching a class, but everyone turned up. I wasn¡¯t sure if Schuck¡¯s courseware was up to par. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it will definitely give these guys an eye-opener.¡± Hearing Schuck¡¯s reassurance, Bai Qi finally heaved a sigh of relief. He stored the courseware in the backstage smart brain. Once the receipt was confirmed, he tidied up his outfit before walking towards the front stage. The moment Bai Qi appeared, the auditorium fell silent, all the gazes focused on him. There was scrutiny, curiosity, contempt, yet most of the looks were admiring. Most of them were students from Gusu City and naturally admired Bai Qi, their senior who had triumphed over the elites from Lingxi City. As for whether the research was actually Bai Qi¡¯s own, it was no longer important. ¡°Hey, hey, hey. Can you hear me?¡± Being locked on by so many gazes, Bai Qi let out a deep breath, cleared his throat, and then began to speak. ¡°It¡¯s my first time teaching others, but I guess you don¡¯t want to hear me ramble, so let¡¯s get straight to the point.¡± In a concise manner, Bai Qi went straight to the point and signaled the backstage to start playing the courseware. For today¡¯s lecture, Schuck stayed up all night, not until Bai Qi left in the morning that he handed over the finished product. Bai Qi hadn¡¯t even glanced through the content, but he assumed it wouldn¡¯t be too bad. ¡°What is the Undead?!¡± The beginning of the courseware was a loud question that left the students stunned, then they began to ponder. Is Bai Qi testing us with such an open-ended question? Thinking about this, everyone began to furiously rummage through their knowledge, organizing and summarizing it, ready to face Bai Qi¡¯s upcoming questions. Seeing this scenario, Bai Qi satisfiedly nodded his head. The smart brain even matched the sound, making the lazy Bai Qi very satisfied. Soon, before the students could suffice an answer, the stage projected holographic images of several creatures. Next, these creatures began to age, die, decay, until only a bleached skeleton remained. Meanwhile, wavy shadows began to gradually erode the bone. The bone was either ignited with the Fire of Soul or from the bone wafted out wisps of soul, roaming in the wilderness. ¡°The so-called Undead are entirely new creatures transformed from the bodies of creatures eroded by the power of shadow. They¡¯re dead yet existing in this world in a different form of life.¡± Once these words left his mouth, there was a murmur from the crowd before it erupted into a thunderous applause. Although the Undead Department had gained popularity due to Bai Heguang, there were still many voices of rejection within the Federation. Undead Catastrophe, desecration of the deceased, impure creatures, the greatest enemy of the living¡­ All these rumors intended to pitch the Undead Department against humans, actually against all flesh and blood beings. But Bai Qi¡¯s opening words completely refuted the definition that the Undead were the revived dead. Instead, he placed it in the position of a completely new life. If this idea could be generalized, the Federation would no longer hold different views towards the Undead Department, right? Looking at the fervor below, Bai Qi completely let go of his concerns and began to lazily scroll through his tablet in a secluded corner. A class was only forty minutes long. By the time they finished watching the courseware, the time would be nearly up. He could just wrap things up then. Seemingly predicting the audience¡¯s reaction, the courseware created by Schuck paused for a bit. Once the audience quieted down, it continued the explanation. ¡°Compared to the integrated spirit and flesh of flesh creatures, the structure of the Undead Department¡¯s two branches, skeleton, and soul, are much simpler and purer.¡± ¡°For instance, the Skeletal Type, aside from the Fire of Soul that serves as the control core, the entire body of bones is merely used as the carrier to deliver the soul signal. The Soul Race, as a pure spiritual entity, is even more so.¡± ¡°Therefore, to maximize the capabilities of the Undead Department, one must scrutinize them scientifically.¡± ¡°Scientific bone structure, rational spirit power distribution, one can even merge them with mechanical creations to compensate for the weakness of the Undead Department¡­¡± The courseware stopped abruptly in the middle, not because of someone else, but Bai Qi who was originally enjoying his lazy time. ¡°Ahem, we¡¯ve gone slightly off-topic. Pretend you didn¡¯t hear anything.¡± As expected, even as part of the Mechanical Engineering Department, Schuck couldn¡¯t escape the influence of his Husky consciousness. To openly include the Mechanical Engineering private goods in the Undead course, was he trying to ruin him? Suddenly, he felt it was a good thing that the teachers didn¡¯t come. In a hidden room in the auditorium. Watching Bai Qi, who looked embarrassed as he cut off the courseware, Duanmeng said speechlessly, ¡°This kid dared to talk about the Mechanical Engineering Department during such a major lecture?¡± ¡°It¡¯s normal. Bai Qi is originally from the Mechanical Engineering Department after all. Most of his achievements are still based on mechanical engineering. It¡¯s normal to incorporate some knowledge of the Mechanical Engineering Department.¡± Bai Heguang casually commented, but his eyes no longer held the impatience he had when he saw Bai Qi randomly modifying Alpha. Although subconsciously he disliked these mischievous people because of someone¡¯s influence, he had to admit that either Rune Evolution or Spirit- Control Orb had something to do with Bai Qi¡¯s initial mechanical thinking. At least, the development of the Undead Department was soon catching up to the efforts of his many years. Chapter 275 - Chapter 275: Chapter 271: The Big Deception- Chapter 275: Chapter 271: The Big Deception- Seeing that Bai Heguang didn¡¯t reprimand Bai Qi for his earlier actions, Duanmeng was quite surprised, but considering Bai Qi¡¯s recent behavior, he chose not to dwell on it. Having such a mischievous disciple around, it¡¯s no wonder anyone¡¯s nerves would be tested. ¡°But there are quite a few traditional Beast Masters among the freshmen, Bai Qi¡¯s words just now are likely to provoke their resentment.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay, they are just students who haven¡¯t had any real-world experiences yet. Bai Qj can handle them.¡± Bai Heguang glanced at Bai Qi, who had run backstage to check the courseware, and then turned to Duanmeng. ¡°I will likely be away for a while this time, and I¡¯m leaving Qiu Cha and Bai Qi in your care.¡± Duanmeng nodded, saying, ¡°Take care, Bai Chuanqi. We¡¯ll handle things here.¡± As honorary dean, Bai Heguang technically didn¡¯t have to manage things personally, but his nature couldn¡¯t allow him to simply hold a nominal position. Thus, amidst his busy schedule, Bai Heguang returned to the Undead Department to deal with some core business. Of course, one of the reasons might have been to check on Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha. Upon hearing Duanmeng¡¯s words, Bai Heguang nodded slightly, then quickly left the room. ¡°To see Bai Chuanqi take such interest, Bai Qi really is a fortunate fellow¡­¡± Watching Bai Qi, who had returned to the front desk, Duanmeng couldn¡¯t help but comment, then returned to observing the proceedings. ¡°Cough cough, due to some force majeure, the courseware I was just preparing can¡¯t be presented now. I apologize, everybody.¡± After confirming the content of the courseware, Bai Qi completely gave up on his plan to slack off and had no choice but to step up. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to slack off, it was that the number of ¡°valuable takeaways¡± in Schuck¡¯s courseware was too overwhelming. ¡°Metal Framework of Skeletal Beings¡±, ¡°Physical Combination of Multi ¨C headed Skeletal Beings¡±, ¡°Feasibility of Hosting Intelligent Brains in Undead Spirits¡±¡­ All kinds of bizarre ideas kept emerging, and Bai Qi had every reason to suspect that Schuck had thought about this for a long time. However, that wasn¡¯t the point. While the content did involve mechanical modifications to the Undead Department, and indeed demonstrated considerable feasibility, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t continue reading after seeing a string of Buddhist terms in the latter part. Without a doubt, this part was definitely prepared by Beta, the fool. Promoting Buddhism in the Beast Master World, he didn¡¯t want to be arrested as the leader of a cult. ¡°Sir Bai, it should be fine for me to call you that, right?¡± Seeing Bai Qi in such an awkward position, Li Xin, who already had some preconceptions about Bai Qi, stood up. ¡°You just said that the Undead Department is a brand new kind of being, which I agree with. But when you said we should combine the Undead with machinery, I can¡¯t agree with that.¡± Hearing Li Xin¡¯s words, Bai Qi sighed. As expected, he¡¯d run into a critic. ¡°And how do you think it should be done?¡± However, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t angry but looked at Li Xin calmly. ¡°The Undead are the Undead, the bearers of the Shadow Department¡¯s power. Whether they are skeletons or spirit creatures, they are born from the shadow. Random alterations will only make them drift away from the Shadow Department Power, leading to them becoming neither one thing nor the other.¡± Li Xin¡¯s words resonated with many, and even those who had somewhat supported Bai Qi now looked at him skeptically, all wanting to see what explanation he would offer. ¡°You¡¯re correct in saying that the Shadow Department Power indeed is the core of the Undead Department, a point I believe I covered in my presentation.¡± With a faint smile, Bai Qi continued, ¡°As for your talk of ¡®random alterations¡¯, I¡¯d like to ask, have you ever used Rune Evolution?¡± Li Xin frowned slightly, unsure of why Bai Qi was suddenly bringing up Rune Evolution at this time, but he nodded, ¡°Rune Evolution is a distinctive product of the Undead Department, so yes, and I have successfully completed the Second Stage Evolution.¡± ¡°Then do you know that the thinking approach of Second Stage Evolution is originated from the Mechanical Engineering Department?¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Li Xin instinctively wanted to mock Bai Qi. A Rune and machinery are both completely different, claiming that the methodology of Rune Evolution comes from the Mechanical Engineering Department, was he trying to fool me? Fortunately, before Li Xin had blurted out his words, he remembered. The person standing in front of him, the one spouting all this nonsense, was the founder of Rune Evolution, wasn¡¯t he? Seeing Li Xin¡¯s indecisive manner, Bai Qi laughed and continued, ¡°I bet many of you here have used Rune Evolution or Rune Tier 2 Evolution, but have you ever thought about the principles behind it?¡± The crowd lapsed into silence at his words. While they were curious about Rune Evolution, the requirement of having to also study runeology deterred most from diving in deeper. As for the underlying principles, absolutely no thought was given to that. Bai Qi wasn¡¯t surprised at the reaction. He snapped his fingers and the backstage staff immediately brought a skeletal soldier onto the stage. Due to the course¡¯s requirements, skeletal soldiers were almost essential for every class. They were well-prepared for it. Bai Qi brought the skeletal soldier in front of Li Xin, glanced at the name tag on Li Xin¡¯s school uniform, and asked, ¡°Li Xin, if I had a contract with a skeletal soldier, how would you train it?¡± Li Xin paused for a moment and said, ¡°The level of the skeletal soldier is too low, there¡¯s no need to train it. If you must train, you could place it in an area abundant with shadow department power to enhance its potential and increase the possibility of evolution.¡± ¡°A very standard answer, but unfortunately, it¡¯s wrong,¡± Bai Qi said. Bai Qi shookhis head and replied, ¡°Exactly as you said, the level of the skeletal soldier is too low, there¡¯s indeed no need to train it. But the ones who would make a contract with a skeletal soldier, disregard some special cases, are usually with poor family conditions. Do you think these families could afford to soak the skeletal soldier in shadow department power?¡± Li Xin was speechless at Bai Qi¡¯s argument but remained unconvinced. Beast Mastery wasn¡¯t a profession that ordinary people could afford to get into. If they couldn¡¯t afford the initial resources, they wouldn¡¯t even think about the later stages. Li Xin¡¯s judgment was clouded by his personal emotions, but Deng E below was able to discern some implications. Was rune evolution created to assist those with relatively poorer conditions? It was no wonder Bai Qi, despite being the same age, had reached such a stage. This level was indeed beyond their reach. Sure enough, after seeing the disgruntled look on Li Xin¡¯s face, Bai Qi showed a triumphant smile. He walked over to the skeletal soldier and said, ¡°This skeletal soldier has strong bones, so it is more suitable for defense or close combat training. As long as the appropriate runes are added in the right places to promote evolution, it can have a certain combat power.¡± ¡°Only when the beast master gains some combat power can he rely on the skeletal soldier to obtain more resources to improve himself. Li Xin, what do you think?¡± Li Xin pursed his lips and said, ¡°All in all, we still need evolution. Not everyone can learn rune evolution.¡± ¡°No, no, no, second stage evolution might be difficult, but most people should be able to master first stage evolution on their own.¡± As he spoke, Bai Qi took out a rune engraving knife and quickly engraved a steel rune on the spine of the skeletal soldier. He then took the homogeneous material the staff had brought and placed it on top, and the skeletal soldier immediately evolved into a steel skull, a steel type creature. ¡°You all saw that the entire evolution process did not exceed five minutes, and the rune patterns I carved have already been made public by my team. As for this secondary material, I assume those present wouldn¡¯t even glance at it usually, right?¡± Bai Qi looked at the crowd and said, ¡°Learning the entire rune system might be a lot of pressure, but I believe it shouldn¡¯t be a problem for you all to learn just one direction, right?¡± The spectators that heard this fell silent. Indeed, if they just specialized in one direction, then not just them, many people could do it. The act of engraving oneself wasn¡¯t a big problem either. ¡°But how does that help? It¡¯s still just a servant.¡± Li Xin still refused to admit defeat. Bai Qi wasn¡¯t bothered by this. He continued to engrave along the previous rune. Under the surprised eyes of everyone, a complete second-stage evolution structure appeared on the steel skull. As the spirit power storage device outputted, the Steel Skull evolved again, but this time it didn¡¯t turn into a golden armor corpse, it became a steel warrior of the same level. Upon seeing Bai Qi¡¯s proficient operation, those who had previously doubted him gradually dismissed their skepticism and instead began to recognize Bai Qi. This complex structure, even the teachers responsible for helping with evolution couldn¡¯t draw it so smoothly. Perhaps second stage evolution was indeed Bai Qi¡¯s creation. ¡°Now I already have an elite creature. Can 1 earn the resources needed for its further development?¡± Bai Qi asked. Li Xin fell silent and didn¡¯t continue to dispute. Though Lord-level creatures were the core strength of a beast master, an elite creature had more than enough capability to earn some cultivation resources. At least at their current level, it was sufficient. ¡°I know many of you have Lord-level creatures and aren¡¯t interested in elite ones, but you should know that most Beast Masters can¡¯t train all their pets, and since there weren¡¯t many choices at the beginning, many beast masters¡¯ main pets aren¡¯t their first ones.¡± ¡°If so, why would you fuss over the first pet? If you raise your pet with minimal costs and then earn enough resources, you are qualified to choose a stronger pet.¡± As soon as Bai Qi said this, the crowd erupted in applause. Whether it was Bai Qi¡¯s performance in rune drawing or his distinctive explanation of beast mastery, it was refreshing for them. They started to forget that Bai Qi was a student and slowly began to regard him as a teacher. I suppose I¡¯ve managed to trick them¡­ Bai Qi looked at the sincerely convinced students and quietly breathed a sigh of relief. He was relieved that he was able to trick them. Now, teaching would be more relaxed in the future. ¡°But this still does not explain the combination of machinery and undead that you mentioned earlier, Sir Bai. Rune evolution merely references some thinking.¡± Seeing himself becoming a clown, Li Xin gritted his teeth and brought back the question that Bai Qi had conveniently forgotten. ¡°You want to see the combination of the undead and machinery?¡± Bai Qi looked helplessly at Li Xin. He had hoped to trick them into forgetting these things. It seemed that he couldn¡¯t get away with it without some solid evidence. As for the teacher¡¯s side, he would find a way to explain it later. ¡°Schuck, come and assemble the Andulu Beast!¡± Chapter 276 - Chapter 276: Chapter 272: Even the Pampered Beasts Are So Cunning? Chapter 276: Chapter 272: Even the Pampered Beasts Are So Cunning? Undead Department. A minor battlefield in the lecture hall. Studiously, Li Xin regarded the Steel Skull in front of him, clad in a full suit of armor¡ªit was all yet too much for him to accept. Just moments ago, he had been soundly beaten by a mere Skeleton soldier that had temporarily evolved by having only some small mechanical armor installed. Even though it wasn¡¯t a main pet, it had still inflicted considerable damage on him. If a few simple modifications could surpass the pets they¡¯d put so much effort into cultivating, then what was the point of all their hard work? ¡°Cough, cough¡­¡± Seeing the atmosphere had charged up, Bai Qi lightly coughed twice, drawing everyone¡¯s attention to himself. ¡°I think everyone here must undoubtedly be wondering the same thing¡ªI know because once I thought that way myself,¡± Bai Qi paused for a moment, and then summoned Alpha. The pet¡¯s impressive appearance, combined with its kingly, powerful presence, immediately caught everyone¡¯s eye in the room. ¡°Those who know me well must be aware that my main pet, ¡®Alpha¡¯, also advanced from a servant-level pet. Now, can you see any mechanical constructs on Alpha¡¯s body?¡± The crowd shook their heads. Although they could feel the presence of different elements on Alpha, the most prominent was the dense power of the Shadow Department. Not even a hint of anything mechanical was to be seen. ¡°But, in the early days of my Beast Master journey, it was through appropriate mechanical modifications that Alpha managed to stand out among a sea of pets and got to where it is now,¡± ¡°This is something that the Beast Masters of Gusu City should have heard of.¡± At Bai Qi¡¯s words, many students from Gusu City were vigorously nodding their heads in agreement. Quite a few of them had seen Alpha¡¯s battles within the Beast Masters¡¯ Association. It indeed had mechanical modifications, but later as Alpha became stronger, these became fewer and fewer. ¡°Of course, I am not advocating that everybody should go out and learn about the Mechanical Engineering department. I am simply offering a perspective; be it runes, mechanics, or something else, they are all merely supplementary, and can only serve as auxiliary means to help everyone through the early stages more smoothly.¡± At this point, Bai Qi paused, then continued: ¡°My master, the Undead Department¡¯s Titled Legendary ¡®Celestial Brilliance¡¯, once said to me that death and darkness are the main themes of the undead, but a few appropriate embellishments can indeed have quite a significant enhancing effect.¡± At Bai Qi¡¯s words, whether it was Li Xin on the stage or the others below, all were completely convinced by him, and it sparked off some different thoughts in their minds. Perhaps they could also try pulling some stunts? ¡°Phew- Finally managed to bluff my way through. Now the problem is whether I¡¯ll be caught and killed later.¡± Bai Qi quietly wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead. Indeed, the first part of his last sentence was Celestial Brilliance¡¯s original words, but the last part was something he¡¯d completely added on his own. But he had even brought up the ¡®Anduru Beast¡¯, so one phrase or half-phrases more wouldn¡¯t matter. Moreover, in the end, he had also forcefully brought things full circle. ¡°Sir Bai, thank you for your instruction. I was too arrogant before.¡± After a moment¡¯s silence, Li Xin suddenly stood up and deeply bowed to Bai Qi. Gone were any doubts from before; they were replaced with limitless admiration. No wonder Bai Chuanqi had exceptionally taken him as a disciple. Indeed, Bai Qi had the qualifications and capability. Comparatively, he who had always prided himself as a genius, felt no different from a firefly. ¡°Your persistence wasn¡¯t wrong either. Indeed, the power of Shadow is the core strength of the Undead creatures. You just need to be a bit more flexible.¡± ¡°I understand!¡± Li Xin responded loudly, then returned to his seat, thoroughly convinced. Bai Qi, under the gaze of everyone, hastily left. He had completed his task, and to stay here longer would be nothing more than inviting trouble. ¡°It seems that you¡¯re quite suited to this new identity. However, your remarks just now are likely to invite criticism from some of the old-timers.¡± Just as Bai Qi was about to take a stroll to the Mechanical Martial Department, Master Duan suddenly appeared behind him like a shadow. ¡°Master Duan, you¡¯re here too?¡± Seeing Duanmeng unexpectedly show up, Bai Qi¡¯s heart missed a beat, commenting, ¡°And the master? Hopefully he¡¯s not here, right?¡± Duanmeng nodded, ¡°Of course, he¡¯s here.¡± Oh no, I¡¯m done. Bai Qi felt a sudden darkening before his eyes. If Bai Heguang wasn¡¯t here, he could still figure out a way to bluff his way through later. But now, he was thinking, he was probably done for. ¡°However, Bai Chuanqi left halfway due to some urgent matter.¡± At Duanmeng¡¯s words, Bai Qi immediately regained his spirits and gave Duanmeng a look of exasperation. Boss, could you please not pause so much when you speak next time? It almost scared me to death! Seeing Bai Qi like this, even Duanmeng, who always had a straight face, couldn¡¯t help but crack a smile, commenting, ¡°What you said wasn¡¯t entirely unreasonable. If the Undead Department wants to shake off the infamous title of the ¡®Undead Catastrophe¡¯, integrating other systems is indeed a good method.¡± Saying this, a dangerous glint flashed across Duanmeng¡¯s eyes, continuing, ¡°But, Bai Qi, do you have some resentment towards the Soul Race? This Second Stage Evolution doesn¡¯t incorporate any elements from the Soul Race, does it?¡±¡± Er, Boss, weren¡¯ t you also a member of the specialized group? Why are you throwing the blame onto me? ¡°Ah, I¡¯ll continue to work hard.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head and agreed reluctantly. The discovery of Rune Tier 2 evolution was only an accidental gain from his research on the general terracotta. With the Soul Race and Skeletal Type differing so much in form, it was justifiable for it to undergo the second stage evolution, but it really was a bit too much to ask of him. Let¡¯s just see if I¡¯ll have time for it at a later date. Thinking of the pile of unresolved topics he had on hand, Bai Qi felt a chill run up his spine. Silently, he put the Second Stage Evolution of the Soul Race at the very bottom of his list. Having gotten rid of Duanmeng, Bai Qi no longer felt like hanging out at the Mechanical Engineering Department, so he went straight home. After messing around all night, the instruments his parents had helped him buy should be almost assembled, perfect time to familiarize himself with them. Secret Realm Base. As soon as Bai Qi entered the Secret Realm, he noticed a brand new building next to the original Secret Realm Base. ¡°This commotion, it¡¯s big¡­¡± Looking at Husky, who was directing the Six Sword Servants to perform the final overhaul, Bai Qi smacked his lips, walked over, and asked, ¡°Is this building used to store all the instruments?¡± Schuck nodded and said, ¡°Yes, these instruments are very comprehensive and serve different purposes. To avoid confusion, I made some divisions.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi understood. Since Schuck had merged with the mechanical engineering seed, his computing power was increasing daily. He could undoubtedly master this complex task. ¡°By the way, what¡¯s with the lesson plan! Why does it contain Buddhist scripture?¡± Schuck didn¡¯t answer, but he glanced at Beta, who looked guilty. The meaning was clear. Awoo awoo! (Humans, you wouldn¡¯t understand, the Undead Department is full of yin energy, which is harmful to your health. Learning some Buddhist scripture is good for warding off evil!) Bang! Hearing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but have a vein pop up on his forehead. He punched Beta on the head, saying, ¡°Warding off evil? Be careful, or I¡¯ll cook you in a hot pot one day!¡± Awoo! (Human, I¡¯m so cute. How can you bear to eat me!) Looking at Beta¡¯s goofiness, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t be bothered to banter further. He turned to Schuck and asked, ¡°Have all the biology knowledge been input? I want to check it out.¡± Although the instruments were in place, Bai Qi¡¯s knowledge in biology was practically zero. He needed to take some time to learn it. ¡°They¡¯ve been put into the brain. Delta is looking at them now. You can go find him,¡± Schuckreplied. ¡°Delta?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi was somewhat surprised. ¡°Yes, Delta said that he has evolved into so many forms that he needs to learn some biology to fully utilize these forms¡¯ abilities. He started studying last night.¡± Schuck nodded, ¡°Beast Master, is there anything else? If not, I will go first. I have a few more issues to resolve.¡± ¡°Oh, alright, go ahead.¡± Bai Qi nodded somewhat blankly, mechanically heading towards the Biology Building. On the way, he spotted Alpha leading the Six Sword Servants in rune carving practice. Seeing the serious faces of Alpha and the Six Sword Servants, Bai Qi decided to check on Gamma¡¯s status through the contract, somewhat speechless. Thankfully, at least one of them was behaving normally. Bai Qi nodded at Gamma, who was enjoying his meal as usual. He was about to withdraw when he noticed that Gamma¡¯s food was different than before. ¡°Since when did Gamma start plating his food?¡± Bai Qi took out his phone and turned on the surveillance camera at Gamma¡¯s location. He was shocked to find a thick cookbook next to Gamma, next to which was a full set of kitchen utensils. ¡°I¡¯m certain Nicholas influenced him¡­¡± Remembering how Gamma spent a lot of time with Nicholas every time he went to the Green Dragon Secret Realm, Bai Qi put two and two together quickly. So, he went to learn to be a chef. ¡°All of them¡­are indeed like their Beast Master, as excellent as me¡­¡± Bai Qi wore a gratified expression and stopped paying attention to his four pets¡¯ behaviors. He stepped into the Biology Building quickly. Just as Schuck said, Delta was diligently studying the biology knowledge that Bai Yan had prepared, oblivious to Bai Qi¡¯s arrival. ¡°Delta, how¡¯s the studying going?¡± Blub blub blub. (Master, you¡¯re here. Delta¡¯s a bit slow in learning, but Delta will try hard.) Bai Qi nodded, sat down next to Delta, and began studying. To make Bai Qi¡¯s studies easier, Bai Yan included accompanying holographic teaching. It was almost identical to a live lecture, there was just one problem once he understood the contents. Bai Qi was stumped. ¡°Biological genes are extremely numerous, but each individual organism adjusts their genetic combinations according to external circumstances. What we can do, is to intervene with these genes¡­¡± The basics of biology start with genes these days? And gene interference, is that really for a beginner to learn? Bai Qi went to the brain and opened it to look. To his surprise, Delta was studying advanced genetics. Are even pets this academically driven these days? Chapter 277 - Chapter 277: Chapter 273: The Walking Dead Chapter 277: Chapter 273: The Walking Dead Bai Qi paused his lecture and said, ¡°Ahem, Delta, there might be a problem with the order in which you¡¯ re studying. How about we start from the beginning?¡± Blurp, blurp? (Start from the beginning? But Delta has finished everything, hasn¡¯t he?) Bai Qi: ¡°¡­¡± Could it be that more evolution actually improves biology learning? It was just overnight, wasn¡¯t it? ¡°Are you sure you¡¯ve completed all the basics of Biology?¡± Delta tilted his head in thought for a long time and then shook it. Blurp, blurp. (It seems Delta has only studied the basics of genetics; he hasn¡¯t studied the rest yet. Delta will go right now to study.) Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood. He fiddled with his smart brain for a while and indeed found that his father had divided the study materials into more than ten major categories, with genetics being one of them. Even so, the basic disciplines of genetics consisted of seven or eight subjects. How could Delta manage to finish studying them all in one night? Should he praise his father for his thorough organization or say that Delta is exceptionally gifted? ¡°Forget it, you continue studying at your pace for now. I¡¯m going to check something on the side.¡± Bai Qi made another copy of the material, found an empty office, and started studying. Because of the existence of special life forms like pets, the biology here was obviously much more complicated than the biology of Bai Qi¡¯s previous life, and there were clearly many more classifications. However, after quickly flipping through for a while, Bai Qi still found a common point. Survival of the fittest. Regardless of the era, living organisms will slowly evolve into forms suitable for the current environmental conditions, even those legendary creatures with lifespans of thousands of years cannot avoid it. And what they¡¯re competing for is actually genes. ¡°So, in simple terms, the process of biological evolution is actually constantly searching for more powerful gene sequence combinations?¡± Bai Qi stroked his chin, thinking. If this explanation was also applicable to pets, was his Evolution Egg actually enhancing gene sequences and forcefully inserting new genes? If that really was the case, then the magical operation of the Evolution Egg was not impossible to replicate. But envisioning such a thing took a lot of time, so he put it aside for the time being. Bai Qi packed up the content of genetics and began to look at cell biology again. Even though he hadn¡¯t started detailed research, the issue of Schuckand Beta¡¯s mechanical flesh fusion definitely had something to do with cell biology. That¡¯s why Bai Qi planned to study cell biology first. ¡°A new beginning, huh~¡± Ding Dong! Ding Dong!¡­ A series of doorbell rings interrupted Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts. Bai Qi then halted the teaching projection and headed to the door. ¡°I shouldn¡¯t have classes on both sides today. Who would come to see me at this time?¡± After completing his first lesson in life two weeks ago, Bai Qi always maintained a regimented routine ¨C teaching in the Undead Department, attending lectures in the Technical Weaponry Major Department, and bustling like crazy with the four pets in the Secret Realm Base. Although it was somewhat monotonous, it was extraordinarily fulfilling. Bai Qi opened the front door and was a bit surprised to see who was knocking. ¡°Brother Gao, what brings you here?¡± Gao Cheng smiled slightly, ¡°Why, can¡¯t I visit?¡± ¡°Of course not.¡± Bai Qi shook his head and led Gao Cheng into the house, ¡°So, Brother Gao, have you also joined the association now?¡± Even though Bai Qi didn¡¯t usually wear it, he could still recognize the association member¡¯s badge. Gao Cheng nodded, ¡°Yes, I don¡¯t really have any talent for cultural subjects, so I decided to become a full-fledged Beast Master.¡± ¡°That¡¯s also good. You have rich experience in field practice Brother Gao. It¡¯s pretty good to be a professional Beast Master.¡± ¡°Not at all, the pressure isn¡¯t any less for a professional Beast Master now.¡± Gao Cheng showed a bitter smile, ¡°I think you have heard, recently, ferocious beasts in the wild have been excessively active, causing a lot of trouble for the association. Professional Beast Masters are almost all busy.¡± Ferocious beasts are active in the wild? It seems the teacher mentioned it, seemed like he was even asked to go to Old Qin¡¯s place to help out more often. He was immersed in his studies so much that he completely forgot about it. Remembering this, Bai Qi looked suspiciously at Gao Cheng, ¡°Brother Gao, you didn¡¯t come here because President Qin¡­ President Qin sent you, did you?¡± Gao Cheng nodded, ¡°Yes, I just completed a mission and ran into the president. The president asked me to come and find you.¡± ¡°The association is indeed short of manpower recently. Bai Qi, if you are free, try to take up a few more tasks. The rewards are still good.¡± Reward? It seems like a distant thing. Bai Qi was somewhat disheartened. Thinking about the balance in his Federation Card, he felt even less motivated. Making money? Where can it be as comfortable as staying home and lying down? Upon seeing Bai Qi in this state, Gao Cheng shook his head and said, ¡°Just as the President mentioned, it really seems that you¡¯re not in need of money anymore.¡± ¡°The President said that your grades for the third phase are all in his hands, so¡­¡± Before Gao Cheng could finish, Bai Qi suddenly jumped up and spoke solemnly, ¡°The duty of a Beast Master is to protect the Federation from the attacks of ferocious beasts. Reward or such is not important. Let¡¯s go.¡± He was still thinking about exchanging a mythical resource with the points from the third phase. If it went wrong here, the remaining points would be wasted. Gao Cheng couldn¡¯t help but laugh at this and hurriedly followed him. Now that the task assigned by the President was completed, everything else didn¡¯t matter. The Beast Master Association. Gao Cheng climbed down from the back of the Wind God Winged Dragon and, looking at Delta, who had suddenly transformed back into an Ancestral Beast, his face was full of surprise. ¡°Bai Qi, is this an Ancestral Beast?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s just that Delta is a little special.¡± Just a little special? Really? Gao Cheng suddenly felt the gap between him and Bai Qi growing. He remembered how Lu Yuan had looked when he met him some days ago and suddenly understood. Lu Yuan must have felt the impact of Bai Qi. The two men entered the association together and President Qin, who seemed to have known that Bai Qi would come, was already waiting in the mission hall. ¡°Oh, our Professor Bai is finally willing to go out?¡± As soon as President Qin saw Bai Qi, he immediately became irritated, ¡°I thought someone was planning to join the academy like that.¡± Good lord, was Old Qin revealing his vindictive nature? It made sense though. There¡¯s no way he would be forgiving, especially since he had been arguing with Xiao Chuanqi for a lifetime. Despite the complaints, Bai Qi managed a smile and said, ¡°President, you misunderstood. I was worried about losing face for the association, so I have been reading diligently, preparing lecture materials every day.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, President Qin looked somewhat pleased. Although he didn¡¯t attend the classes, from what he knew, Bai Qi¡¯s teaching style was highly praised, and almost every class was packed. It seemed like he really was putting in effort. ¡°Forget about all that. I brought you here because I wanted you to inspect a place.¡± President Qin handed a mission board to Bai Qi and said, ¡°Some strange events have been happening in a valley at our border with Langya City. Not only Beast Masters who accidentally venture near there, but also ferocious beasts that enter have not returned. We initially speculated that some undead creatures might be operating there, so I want you to take a look.¡± ¡°Since this is just an inspection, it¡¯s best if you go alone. You don¡¯t need to venture in too far, just make sure to retreat in time if you encounter any danger.¡± The disappearance of humans and beasts sounded very dangerous. Bai Qi licked his lips and said, ¡°President, if I complete such a dangerous task, the points¡­¡± President Qin rolled his eyes upon hearing his words and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you will be rewarded accordingly.¡± ¡°Okay, then I will inform the academy and set off.¡± Bai Qi quickly signed his name on the mission board, took out his phone and sent several messages. Then he rode on the Wind God Winged Dragon and headed straight for the destination. His efficiency made even the self-proclaimed efficient Gao Cheng start doubting his life. ¡°Gao Cheng, you¡¯ve been on missions quite frequently lately. Take a good rest for a few days. You cannot become a professional Beast Master just by being diligent.¡± President Qin patted Gao Cheng¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°When you have time, you can chat with Bai Qi. It will be helpful for your future development.¡± ¡°I understand, thank you, Mr. President.¡± Gao Cheng nodded, thinking of the recent rumors about Bai Qi, he felt a bit overwhelmed. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to learn, but that he simply could not. Outside of Gusu City. Once they were out of the monitoring range of the snare, Delta fully increased its speed. The large wings of the Wind God Winged Dragon not only provided it with strong wind control abilities, but also extremely high-speed flight. Of course, most importantly, Delta had the handy skill of Void Echo. If anyone had been present, they would have seen that the Wind God Winged Dragon, transformed by Delta, disappeared for a while every time it flew a certain distance. When it reappeared, it was already far away. Perhaps because of its recent intense study, Delta had become more proficient in controlling its own abilities as well as its three forms, even being able to use the characteristics of Void Echo to travel short distances across space. Bai Qi believed that once Delta¡¯s skill proficiency and Double Level improved, long-distance teleportation was inevitable. ¡°But the place the president mentioned is really far away. We¡¯ve been flying for so long and we¡¯re not even there yet.¡± Bai Qi looked at the location indicated on the mission board and leaned out to look around. ¡°Hm? Delta, stop for a moment.¡± Bai Qi asked Delta to stop, took out a telescope to look down, and frowned. On the plain below him, one beast after another was wandering around like zombies. He could vaguely see a few human figures. These must be the missing Beast Masters that President Qin had mentioned. ¡°It seems we have arrived. Judging by the situation, have all these been transformed into zombies?¡± Bai Qi put away the mission board and instructed Delta to descend slowly. If there were creatures that could transform others into zombies, they should be at least high-grade lords, or possibly even king-level creatures. It would be inappropriate to continue moving forward so ostentatiously. Chapter 278 - Chapter 278: Chapter 274: Infinite Horror Chapter 278: Chapter 274: Infinite Horror Bai Qi directed Delta to land in a concealed location and subsequently summoned his remaining three pets. His task this time was to conduct reconnaissance, so there was no need to provoke unnecessary attention. Therefore, Husky was the best choice. However, considering there might be King-level creatures inside, it would be better to bring Alpha along. As for Gamma, it was, of course, for the purpose of self-defense. Awuuuu? (Are they sleepwalking?) Beta looked around, observing the ferocious beasts wandering like zombies, feeling somewhat puzzled. ¡°Sleepwalking, not zombies right?¡± Zombies, although also part of the Undead Department, were generally of Carrion System. They uncontrollably emitted poisonous gases, meaning almost no Undead Beast Master would choose to contract with a zombie. After all, one might be poisoned to death by their pet zombie before even defeating the enemy. ¡°It should not be. My life-detection device shows that although their vital signs are weak, they are still stable and indeed dreaming.¡± Having scanned, Schuck came to a conclusion, saying, ¡°Although it¡¯s unclear why they are sleepwalking, I recommend that you, Beast Master, be cautious.¡± Bai Qi nodded, took the anti-poison helmet from Schuck, put it on, placed Gamma on his shoulder, and then carefully moved forward into the valley on Delta. The creatures wandering on the outskirts were all low-level, so they did not sense the approach of Bai Qi and his pets. Bai Qi even found time to have Alpha transport several dazed humans to a safe area outside. However, as they moved closer to the valley, the double-level of the ferocious beasts gradually increased. Although they did not wake up, they instinctively attacked Bai Qi and his team. ¡°Alpha, be a bit restrained.¡± Looking at the many ferocious beasts crowding around them due to the approaching noise, Bai Qi sighed helplessly and signaled for Alpha to handle them swiftly. Craack. Craack. (No problem.) Alpha nodded, disappeared in a flash, and the surrounding ferocious beasts collapsed in rapid succession, with absolutely no chance to resist. Kaplooey. Kaplooey. (So many materials, we must not waste them.) After Alpha eliminated the enemies, Gamma conscientiously released several tentacles to pull the dead bodies of the beasts back and promptly threw them into the Secret Realm Base. Recently obsessed with cooking, it naturally could not pass up such fresh ingredients. Awuuu? (What smell is this? It¡¯s so fragrant.) At that moment, Beta suddenly stopped and took a sniff. It felt a captivating fragrance wafting over and couldn¡¯t resist taking a few more deep breaths. Subsequently, Beta fell asleep right then and there. Zizzzz¡­ Seeing Beta in this state, Schuck helplessly shook its head and directly woke it up with a strong electric shock. According to the analysis, the composition of this fragrance has a 57% similarity with the Dream Vine Flower Powder. The remaining ingredients are unknown for now, but it also has a hypnotic hallucinogenic effect.¡± Schuckcoldly analyzed the ingredients of the fragrance, and Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel grateful for his foresight in wearing an anti-poison helmet. If he didn¡¯t wear it, perhaps he would have ended up like the rest of them. ¡°However, how come you didn¡¯t react at all, Beta? What about your Mind¡¯s Eve ability?¡± y Bai Qi patted Beta, feeling perplexed. Awuuu? (Can I just say, I don¡¯t know either?) Bai Qi frowned slightly; ever since Beta¡¯s perception skills awakened to the Mind¡¯s Eye, its danger perception level had significantly increased. In cooperation with Schuck, it could even predict the opponent¡¯s next move. However, it was surprising that it was put to sleep by this fragrance without any indication of danger. Craack. Craack. (Probably because this dumb dog didn¡¯t detect any hostility. This pollen doesn¡¯t seem to be controlled by any creature. It¡¯s completely aimless.) Alpha was the first to venture a guess, and Bai Qi finally understood. Indeed, if there was no deliberate targeting, the effects of Mind¡¯s Eye couldn¡¯t demonstrate much of its capabilities. ¡°However, you were the sole one get hypnotized, which is rather embarrassing.¡± Bai Qi looked disdainfully at Beta, who, although feeling a bit put off, quieted down after seeing the other companions. A skeleton without the need to breathe or smell, a slime monster that would eat anything, an Ancestral Beast that could change its form according to the environment, not to mention a metal lump. Looking around, it seemed like Beta was the only one who needed to breathe normally¡­ Luckily, since Schuck and he shared one body, he had cloaked Schuck in a metal skin. Beta also perked up and cautiously paved the way forward. Finally, one man and four pets officially reached the front of the valley. Contrary to the gloomy exterior, the valley looked quite normal. It was covered in fresh flowers and lush greenery, presenting a vibrant scene. However, the more it was like this, the more Bai Qi was on his guard. Bai Qi looked at the images transmitted by Schuck¡¯s reconnaissance bees and found no anomalies, not even the slightest trace of living creatures. ¡°No animals, then it must be the plants.¡± Thinking about Schuck¡¯s previous report, although it only had half the composition, as long as Dream Vine¡¯s pollen existed in the fragrance, the peculiar creature lurking here was most likely the Dream Vine. Unlike beasts with animal attributes, those with plant attributes were typically calm. Besides a few that served as supplements making them easily preyed upon, some of the plant-attribute ferocious beasts could possibly sleep for decades without moving a muscle. The Dream Vine was one of them. As the major ingredient for the Phantom Spirit Potion, Bai Qi had researched it. Dream Vine was, just as its name implied, not only had its pollen easily induced people into deep sleep, but it was also fond of sleeping. Hence, it was bestowed with the name ¡®Dream Vine.¡¯ However, despite its seemingly harmless appearance, the Dream Vine was a real high-grade lord. It had quite a bad reputation even among the ferocious beasts. Although the Dream Vine spent most of its time in sleep, it needed to feed when it woke up, and it depended on dreams for its mode of attack. Dreams could be beautiful, but they could also be nightmares. From the literature Bai Qi read, some Nightmare Vines took advantage of their skills to immerse their enemies in nightmares. After terrifying them to death, they would then slowly drag them back to gradually become their own nutrients. Therefore, there were two types of Dream Vines classified in the Pet Beast Illustrated Handbook. One was the Sweet Dream Vine, which had a gentle demeanor and favored sleep, and the other one was the Nightmares Vine, which was cruel and liked to attack its enemies with nightmares. Judging by the current situation, it seemed to be a Dream Vine that was causing all the unusual occurrences in their vicinity. But he had not heard of anyone sleepwalking after being exposed to the pollen of the Dream Vine. Could it be a mutant species? ¡°Alpha, go in there and check the situation. Be careful, this Dream Vine that can cover such a large area should not be low-level.¡± Creak creak. (Good, I¡¯ll be right back.) Alpha drew the Sword of Death and slowly flew towards the valley. Although he wasn¡¯t very clear about the situation in the valley, Alpha was a king-level beast. Together with the Sword of Death and the Undying Flame, two attributes that perfectly countered the plant attribute, even if it wasn¡¯t the ¡¯ Dream Vine but some other stronger creature, Alpha wouldn¡¯t fail. Woof woof? (Why are the things outside suddenly coming this way?) Soon after Alpha left, Beta suddenly growled at the area outside the valley, while Schuck aimed its weapon at the external beasts. ¡°Has it started to consciously control things?¡± Looking at the ferocious beast horde marching uniformly towards them, Bai Qi knew that it was time for the creature in the valley to take action. ¡®Schuck, are you sure there are humans in there?¡± ¡°According to the detection, there are four humans among the beast team.¡± Looking at a few blue spots marked on the screen, Bai Qi patted Delta, who immediately understood what was happening, and instantaneously accelerated and disappeared into the void. In a few flashes, he had taken all the humans away from here. The hostages are safe, and the beasts have entered the attackable range. Shall we attack?¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± Bai Qi nodded, and Schuck instantly understood. The Thunderflame Cannon whizzed out and fell precisely on each beast. Gradually, the valley was filled with the aroma of roast meat. Crunch crunch. (It looks and smells so good, Gamma wants to eat¡­) Looking at the bodies of the ferocious beasts roasted by the Thunder Flame Power around him, Gamma couldn¡¯t help but feel incredibly hungry. A few tentacles swished out and pulled back several chunks of ¡°roast meat¡± nearby swallowing them delicately. Within a few seconds, Gamma had broken them ¡¯ down into their most basic energy and stored them in the Twin-Life Contract. ¡°Gamma¡¯s appetite is improving day by day.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, looking at the beast bodies devoured by Gamma and marveled at it. Not a single piece was spared, not even a hair. His simple-mindedness aside, if he ever turned rogue, apart from anything else, his knack for destruction of evidence could qualify him as number one in the industry. Hummm¡­ Just as Bai Qi was about to remind Gamma not to waste resources, he suddenly felt a faint vibration in his ears, followed by dizziness and a blurry vision. Was it a psychic attack? Noticing the changes in himself, Bai Qi instantly focused his mind and forcibly resisted the dizziness in his mind. However, after he steadied himself, he realized that the scene before him had changed. The original valley was nowhere to be seen, replaced by a dense forest, and in front of Bai Qi was a vast lake. The calm lake under the moonlight looked as beautiful as a crystal. Furthermore, the Husky and Gamma that had been closely guarding Bai Qi also disappeared, leaving him alone in the vast forest. ¡°What the hell is this? Have I been hit too?¡± Bai Qi forcefully pinched his own face, only to feel a surge of severe pain. However, the scene around him remained unchanged. Indeed, the rumor that pinching oneself could wake them up from a dream was a lie. But, when had he been hit? He was wearing an anti-poison helmet, so inhaling pollen was highly unlikely. Could it have been that weird vibration? Bai Qi had a hunch and was about to meditate and see if he could forcibly break through the dream. If he was just dreaming, his body would definitely be protected by Gamma and the others, so he didn¡¯t need to worry about that. But if he couldn¡¯t break out of the dream, it would be a problem. However, before Bai Qi could make his move, ripples suddenly appeared on the peaceful lake surface in front of him. Then, to his surprise, a burly man wearing a hockey mask and holding a large cleaver slowly walked out of the lake. Crystal Lake. A hockey mask. A large cleaver. The serial killer Jason? Infinite Terror?! What the actual fuck?!!! Chapter 279 - Chapter 279: Chapter 275: The Chief Culprit Chapter 279: Chapter 275: The Chief Culprit As he watched Jason, who was slowly walking toward him with a large machete, Bai Qi could not help but break out in a cold sweat. Jason, one of The Four Great Western Slasher Killers, although he was buried in each series, he always climbed out of the grave to swing his machete again. Once upon a time, Bai Qi had felt quite sympathetic toward this tireless ¡®hundred-man slayer,¡¯ who was perhaps the most hardworking of all The Four Great Western Slasher Killers. ¡°But, why would Jason appear, this isn¡¯t an infinite flow¡­¡± Bai Qj sighed helplessly, and immediately started running. Even though he knew in his heart that this was probably a dream, he still felt a bit scared when he faced it. If this was real, he would be done for¡­ However, before Bai Qi had started running for long, he willingly stopped himself, a bitter smile spread across his face. The reason? In the path of his escape, another weird man had appeared, with scars on his face and fingers like razors. Freddy of Elm Street. Not only that, but on both sides of Bai Qi, other freaks had appeared. Including Jason, all members of The Four Great Western Slasher Killers had shown up. ¡°Even if it¡¯s a dream, it¡¯s a bitch of one! Don¡¯t I deserve a nice dream?¡± Filled with both despair and annoyance, Bai Qi sat down on the ground and focused his spirit, trying to activate the Evolution Egg. He thought as a qualified Golden Finger, there should be fail-safes. Psychological trauma from The Four Great Western Slasher Killers could affect his future development. What a pity, the Evolution Egg seemed interested in nothing but pets and ignored him. ¡°Or, fight against The Four Great Western Slasher Killers?¡± Looking at the grotesquely giant figures surrounding him, Bai Qi immediately gave up as soon as he thought about it. However, it seemed that The Four Great Western Slasher Killers had no intentions of sparing Bai Qi. While they were about to make their moves, wielding their weapons and quickly approaching Bai Qi, a scream echoed in his ear. The forms of The Four Great Western Slasher Killers started to slowly fade away, and the surrounding forest and Crystal Lake became blurry. Is this¡­ the dream crumbling? Bai Qi looked around in confusion as everything around him started to change. Then, a tingling sensation spread throughout his entire body, and his consciousness returned to himself. Woof woof! (See, I told you the electric shock would work!) Thud thud. (But you seem to have gone a bit too far, Beta, Gamma thinks the boss is being cooked.) Blub blub. (The boss¡¯s cells are just short of minor burns, the damage is minimal, he should be fine.) Listening to the discussion between his pets by his side, Bai Qi gradually caught on and a smile appeared on his face. He lightly patted Beta¡¯s head. ¡°Thankyou, Beta. Without you, I might have been scared to death in my dream.¡± Woof¡­ (You¡¯re welcome, it¡¯s all part of the job¡­) Before Beta finished speaking, Bai Qi suddenly delivered a punch. ¡°However, shouldn¡¯t you be able to break this sort of hypnotic power using your charm war cry or Soul Whisper?¡± ¡°If you use this kind of voltage again next time, I won¡¯t mind having an extra meal at night, understood?¡± Woof¡­ (Okay, I got it¡­) Seeing Beta admitting his mistake, Bai Qi released his hand. The electricity exceeding twice the tolerance limit of ordinary humans, though it had been for stimulating his return to consciousness, did contain some personal resentment too. ¡°Speaking of which, did you locate the source?¡± Bai Qi looked around. The surrounding ferocious beasts had basically been dealt with, and the scattered ones had been blocked outside the valley by the metal wall Schuckhad created, they couldn¡¯t enter at all. The hypnotized ferocious beasts were not of a high level. It¡¯s just because Bai Qi had faintly fainted, and the three pets lost their will to fight, they had been left behind. ¡°We¡¯re not sure about the source, but it seems like Alpha is coming back.¡± Schuck looked into the valley and saw Alpha holding some unidentified object flying towards them. Creak creak. (Big boss, it seems like this thing caused everything.) Alpha threw the unidentified object in front of Bai Qi. Seeing the burn marks all over Bai¡¯s body, the Fire of Soul started shaking violently. Creak creak. (Boss, are you hurt?) Alpha had dared to comfortably investigate the valley because the three pets were guarding Bai Qi. It had only been a while, and Bai Qi was injured! ¡°It¡¯s nothing, just some minor external injuries.¡± Feeling the guilt coming from Alpha, Bai Qi waved his hand dismissively. Then, he started to examine the little thing in front of him. This thing, which wasn¡¯t what Bai Qi had expected¡ª like the Dream Vine, in front of him, looked more like a large insect, except that its body was wrapped with colorful vines and resembled a certain kind of plant. ¡°What is this, an insect or a plant?¡± Bai Qi pulled at the vine-like tentacles on the thing¡¯s body. Without any reactions, he turned his puzzled gaze to Alpha and asked, ¡°Alpha, did you knock it out?¡± Creak creak. (No, it was already unconscious when I found it.) Alpha shook its head to indicate that it had not attacked. ¡°It knocked itself out? Sounds like a total weakling¡­¡± Bai Qi looked at the insect grass in front of him with surprise, finding it hard to associate it with the terrifying beast causing abnormalities in the surroundings. Awooo? Just as Bai Qi was confused, Beta suddenly leaned in front of the insect grass, sniffed it, and abruptly tried to take a bite. Achoo! Just as Beta was about to bite the insect grass, the supposedly unconscious insect grass suddenly let out a sharp shriek. Its colorful vines instantly transformed into tentacles, swiftly avoiding Beta¡¯s mouth, and tried to run away. However, before it could get far, Alpha¡¯s Sword of Death was already on its head, and the frightening aura of the King-level creature rushed towards the insect grass without reservation. Achoo! Seeing this, the insect grass gave up resisting without hesitation and lay directly on the ground. At the same time, a strange voice sounded in the minds of the man and his four pets. ¡°Spare me, hero!¡± Hearing the voice in his mind, Bai Qi was slightly puzzled and asked Beta, ¡°Beta, was that you speaking just now?¡± Woof woof! (I would never speak with such a cowardly tone.) Crackle crackle. (Boss, it wasn¡¯t me.) Ripple ripple. (It wasn¡¯t Gamma either.) Burble burble. (Delta didn¡¯t speak either.) All the pets shook their heads in denial, and Bai Qi immediately turned his attention to the strange insect grass in front of him. ¡°Little guy, were you the one speaking just now?¡± Achoo achoo! (Yes, indeed, it was I.) The insect grass carefully turned around and nodded. It wanted to say something else, but Alpha¡¯s Sword of Death came closer right away. Achoo. (Hero, could you please keep your Crystal Hero¡¯s sword a little further from me?) ¡°You? What era did you time-travel from?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat speechless. He picked up the insect grass and asked, ¡°Are you the one responsible for these weird occurrences and the dream I just had?¡± ¡°If I said it was unrelated, would you believe me, hero?¡± The insect grass cautiously glanced at Bai Qi. Before Bai Qi could respond, it felt a sense of killing intent coming from behind. ¡°I confess, it was I who unintentionally influenced the animals around me while sleeping. But I¡¯ve done nothing to harm Heaven or Earth. I only pulled the hero into my dream to scare him. I meant no harm!¡± The simple, clear, and quick explanation left Bai Qi, who was prepared for intense questioning, in a daze. Beta wore a disdainful look on its face. Awooo! (A true hero would never yield. This guy is a real coward!) ¡°You weren¡¯t much better before.¡± Bai Qi rolled his eyes and continued, ¡°Then why did you suddenly withdraw the dream? Did your conscience get the better of you?¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi mention the dream, the insect grass instinctively shivered and said a little embarrassedly, ¡°Actually¡­your nightmare was so terrifying that it scared me.¡± Good heavens, was the intimidation power of the Four Great Western Slasher Killers that strong? Looking at the insect grass in front of him, which seemed to have been greatly frightened, Bai Qi reluctantly accepted this explanation. He looked at the strange form of the insect grass again and said, ¡°By the way, what species are you exactly? I¡¯ve never heard of it.¡± He had heard of insect races incorporating other bloodlines, but this was his first time seeing an insect race fused with plant attributes. In this day and age, could there really be insects that esteemed their own food so highly? The insect grass paused when it heard this, and a troubled expression appeared on its face. It said, ¡°The story behind this is long¡­cough cough, there¡¯s a simplified version as well. Heroes, please follow me.¡± Feeling the tip of the sword behind it, the insect grass immediately changed its tone, pointed in the direction of the valley, and signaled for Bai Qi and the others to go in. ¡°That works. Let me see how you manage to control so many beasts.¡± Bai Qi handed the insect grass to Alpha and followed the insect grass¡¯s directions towards the depths of the valley. Just as he had seen from outside, the valley was lush with green plants, and the deeper they went, the stronger the plants grew. When they got to the end, some weeds were as tall as a man. ¡°This place, it reminds me of Nicholas¡¯s Jade Valley.¡± Feeling the rich vitality around him, Bai Qi was increasingly puzzled. Could it be that there was also a Green Dragon living here? That couldn¡¯t be right. If there was a Green Dragon here, how could this weak creature cause so much chaos? Soon, Bai Qi arrived in front of a gigantic dead tree guided by the insect grass. Although it no longer had a single leaf, and the crown of the tree was basically withered, Bai Qi could still imagine how magnificent it was when it was alive. Crackle crackle. (Boss, this is where I found it.) Alpha offered an explanation first, and the insect grass nodded, ¡°Yes, initially, I was hiding here, trying to scare off the hero. But your dream was so¡­¡± The insect grass paused and continued, ¡°I was scared and involuntarily revealed myself by mistake. This great hero here discovered me. I thought I could play dead and bluff my way out, but¡­ ¡± ¡°Alright, stop rambling about irrelevant things. Just tell me what you are, or I¡¯ll dissect you myself.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand to interrupt the insect grass. The insect grass stopped blabbering and said, ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t even know what I am.¡± Chapter 280 - Chapter 280: Chapter 276: Cordyceps Symbiosis Chapter 280: Chapter 276: Cordyceps Symbiosis ¡°Huh?¡± Seeing the Silkworm Grass daring to pull one over on him, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes immediately flashed with danger. Alpha had already raised the Sword of Death intending to finish off the Silkworm Grass. Ahem, dear hero, please don¡¯t be hasty, allow me to explain,¡± Seeing the situation, Silkworm Grass quickly retreated a few steps and said, I mnot joking, my condition is genuinely strange.¡± ¡°Strange? Do enlighten us.¡± A hybrid of plants and insects is indeed rare. Silkworm Grass quickly organized its thoughts and a sorrowful aura suddenly emanated from it. ¡°Once upon a time, I was a carefree Dream Vine, entwining around this ancient tree every day, absorbing its nutrients, sharing the dreams of the tree and the surrounding plants. My life was carefree.¡± ¡°But one day, the ancient tree died, there were no companions to share dreams with, and I fell into a deep sleep.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi interrupted Silkworm Grass¡¯s words, ¡°So, you¡¯re a Dream Vine?¡± Silkworm Grass shook its head, ¡°Hero, don¡¯t be hasty, I haven¡¯t finished my story.¡± ¡°There¡¯s more to this story?¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi immediately became interested and decided to have Schuck conjure a chair to sit on, casually instructing Gamma to pick a few Angel Fruits to snack on. Enjoying a snack while watching the show? How can one not? Silkworm Grass fell silent for a moment, and its aura suddenly changed, becoming cheerful. ¡°Once upon a time, I was a happy Soul-eating Worm, residing in different creatures. I constantly advanced by accruing more experience through freedom in the world. One day, I was attracted by a compelling fragrance, which led me to a valley¡­¡± ¡°Wait a minute, you were a vine, then a worm. Are you truly a Silkworm Grass?¡± Bai Qi listened halfway and couldn¡¯t help but interrupt Silkworm Grass, who exclaimed in frustration. Silkworm Grass? This name is indeed befitting of my current state.¡± Silkworm Grass sighed, ¡°Although I¡¯m not certain about the cause, but I can now be considered a combination of both ¨C Soul-eating Worm and Dream Vine.¡± ¡°A combination of the Soul-eating Worm and Dream Vine?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback, recalling the information on Soul-eating Worms. [Name]: Soul-eating Worm [Nature]: Insect System [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord [Introduction]: The Soul-eating Worm can seize control of the host by gnawing at its nerves, brain, and manage to nourish itself with the host¡¯s flesh and energy. Once it surpasses the host¡¯s level, it replaces it with a stronger host. It¡¯s a loathed existence by both ferocious beasts and humans alike. ¡°So, it¡¯s a parasitic insect?¡± Bai Qi instantly realized, looking at the Silkworm Grass¡¯s half insect, half grass appearance, he asked, ¡°So, you¡¯re a Soul-eating Worm that¡¯s parasitizing a Dream Vine?¡± ¡°Not entirely.¡± Silkworm Grass shook its head, ¡°Although I¡¯ve seized control of the Dream Vine, my soul has also been invaded by the Dream Vine and has taken over my body. So, I am also considered a Dream Vine.¡± Ah, woo¡­ (I suddenly feel a little dizzy¡­) After hearing Silkworm Grass¡¯s explanation, Beta felt like his brain was about to crash. Schuck, on the other hand, was frantically calculating the probability of this situation. As for Alpha and the others, they were completely at a loss. However, Bai Qi quickly grasped the situation. ¡°According to your words, the Soul-eating Worm first parasitized the Dream Vine, but the Dream Vine¡¯s soul captured the body of the Soul-eating Worm.¡± ¡°In simple terms, you killed yourself, but then resurrected yourself, you and yourself are in a very strange symbiotic state.¡± Silkworm Grass nodded and said, ¡°It¡¯s roughly what I meant.¡± Ba Qi looked at Schuck, ¡°Schuck, is the probability of this situation occurring high?¡± 6 Schuck shook his head, ¡°The Soul-eating Worm itself is parasitic, that¡¯s not strange. However, it is rare for a Dream Vine to invade the soul of another creature. Their condition seems to be due to simultaneous activation of their abilities, which resulted in both bodies and souls being entwined.¡± ¡°However, this should only be theoretically possible. Normally, one side should successfully plunder the existence of the other, a fusion situation shouldn¡¯t occur.¡± Schuck was puzzled, his curious eyes observing Silkworm Grass incessantly. Thump thump. (Could it be that after the Soul-eating Worm swallowed the control center of the Dream Vine, it was regarded as a new control center, so both souls did not reject this body, and instinctively chose to merge? Hmm, is this similar to the grafting of plants?) ¡°I don¡¯t think so, grafting is only a fusion of plant limbs, it has nothing to do with the soul, it should be for some other reason,¡± Thump thump. (But the body and the soul are not inseparable, apart from the Undead, the soul should exist m every part of the body, especially the brain, which is the core position.) ¡°But¡­¡± Under Bai Qi and the others¡¯ confused gazes, Schuck and Delta began an intense debate. While Bai Qi, the master of the two pets, wanted to step forward to mediate, he found he couldn¡¯t get a word in edgewise. No way, it was too much of a profession, even wild guesses wouldn¡¯t work. Huh? (I wanted to ask, does the Dream Vine have a brain?) ¡°Shut up!¡± Bloop Bloop! (Silence!) Schuck and Delta both turned their heads to look at Beta, who quickly turned his head away pretending that nothing had happened after realizing he had asked a foolish question. But precisely because of this, Schuck and Delta stopped arguing and started studying the insect grass patiently. ¡°To allow two life forms¡¯ bodies and souls to merge completely, there¡¯s no way it can keep the original consciousness, otherwise it¡¯s easy to induce splits.¡± (Exactly. In other words, this consciousness was born later on. Being able to retain both memories should be assisted by leftover memories.) ¡°But to successfully merge, it¡¯s impossible to rely solely on themselves. I cannot detect any traces of two separate organisms. There must be some external assistance.¡± (Delta believes so too.) The Twin Pets exchanged their opinions instantly, then looked at the tree before them. Bai Qi seemed thoughtful. This ancient tree seemed to have been dead for quite some time. However, Bai Qi still sensed a bit of vitality and an unusual aura. Apparently, this wasn¡¯t just any simple plant. After all, in this world, whether an animal or plant, even a roadside stone, the sword held by ancient people, might turn into a pet beast nurtured by time. And according to the insect grass, this ancient tree even possessed a dreamland. This indicated it had already acquired a spirit. Rattle! (Boss, judging from the remnant aura, this ancient tree might have been a six stage king-level creature, or even higher.) ¡°Six stage king-level? And possibly higher!¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi was taken aback. Schuck suddenly stated, ¡°After examination, there is an eighty-one percent probability that this ancient tree is a Knowledge Ancient Tree, eighteen percent that it¡¯s a War Ancient Tree, and one percent that it¡¯s a normal ancient tree.¡± ¡°Knowledge Ancient Tree, one of the three ancient trees known for the Tree of Life?¡± Bai Qi looked at the nearly withered ancient tree before him with surprise, apparently unable to link it to the three famous ancient trees. As they heard the conversation being carried out by Bai Qi and the four beasts the insect grass shyly raised its hand, saying, ¡°Um, I seem to remember something about the identity of this tree in my memory. It should be the Knowledge Ancient Tree.¡± ¡°So it truly is the Knowledge Ancient Tree. What a waste.¡± Having confirmed it with the insect grass, Bai Qi no longer doubted it and instantly felt a sense of regret. The Knowledge Ancient Tree, a creature rumored to know everything in the world. If he could have tamed it, that would have been splendid. Even if not, extracting the Tree Core before its complete death would at least have been¡¯a mythical resource. Huh? Tree Core? Bai Qi suddenly jumped in front of the Knowledge Ancient Tree. Through the hole in the tree trunk, he quickly found a large hollow space and vaguely sensed a rich vitality. Where is the core of this Knowledge Ancient Tree? Where did it go?¡± Bai Qi turned around, gripped the insect grass forcefully, and questioned loudly. Tree Core? Are you talking about the delicious berries? When I was sleeping, I was so hungry that I ate it.¡± ¡°Ate it!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes widened with fury. He began shaking the insect grass violently looking like he was trying to shake the core out. Schuck even set up a full set of surgical tools, clearly planning on a direct dissection. Thankfully, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t crazy enough to do that. After struggling for a while, he chose to give up. According to Schuck and Delta¡¯s discussion, the insect grass was able to fuse two bodies and souls, giving birth to a completely new consciousness, which required the help of an external object. Clearly, it was the core of this Life Ancient Tree itself. Slurp slurp. (Master, how about letting Gamma stew him? It should be possible to absorb a bit of the core¡¯s energy that way.) GaGma, who had always been reserved, finally spoke, and his words almost scared the insect grass to faint. How had he ever ended up provoking such a bunch of demons while resting peacefully at home? Should he¡­ try to escape? Thinking about it, the insect grass once again glanced at Bai Qi and the four pets who were discussing whether to cook him, and then quietly began to retreat. However, not much later, the insect grass felt a cold sensation on its back. A black long sword had been hanging behind it unknowingly, and its master, Alpha, was still guarding Bai Qi¡¯s side. That was it. There was no chance of escape. The insect grass felt hopeless and gave up on the plan to escape completely. It simply lay down in front of Bai Qi and the pets with a nonchalant attitude, ready to give in to fate. Seeing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help laughing. He grabbed the bug grass and climbed onto Delta¡¯s back. ¡°Anyway, the mission is complete. Let¡¯s go back and submit it first, then further study this creature.¡± The Spirit Eater Bug and the Dream Vine, plus the Knowledge Ancient Tree Core of at least sixth stage. The chance of these three coincidentally merging together is not high. And even comparing these rare creatures to Bai Qi¡¯s general conduct, there¡¯s no way he would leave it in the wild alone. Chapter 281 - Chapter 281: Chapter 277: Dont Come Over Here! Chapter 281: Chapter 277: Don¡¯t Come Over Here! Secret Realm Base. ¡°As I thought, the Soul Eating Insects and the Dream Vine have completely merged together. It¡¯s exactly as I predicted.¡± Bai Qi was analyzing the data displayed on the device, his head slightly nodding in affirmation. He then turned towards Beta and asked, ¡°Beta, how about you? Is there any problem with its spirit?¡± Woof woof! (There are no issues. The spirit is very strong, however, there¡¯s only one consciousness, which appears to be recently formed.) ¡°That explains it.¡± A gleam flashed across Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. An insect vying for the body, a plant invading the soul, both nurtured by the core of the Knowledge Ancient Tree. Due to some coincidences, they had evolved into a unique life form. Could this be an unprecedented occurrence within the Federation? This rare being absolutely had to remain by his side! An intimidating aura abruptly emanated from Bai Qi, instantly startling the Dream Vine that had undergone countless tests. It instinctively took a step back. This human is terrifying! ¡°Insect Grass, come here for a moment.¡± Just as the Insect Grass was planning to slip away, Bai Qi summoned it. Although the Insect Grass was unwilling, it obediently moved to Bai Qi¡¯s side, knowing the intent gazes of both Gamma and Alpha surrounding it. The Insect Grass definitely had every reason to assume that, if it refused Bai Qi¡¯s invitation, it would instantly be sliced into pieces and then cooked by those two. ¡°Honored hero, what are your commands?¡± Bai Qi placed his hand on the Insect Grass¡¯ head and said, ¡°Don¡¯t resist, 1 want to check your data.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± The Insect Grass nodded, standing still and daring not to move an inch. Bai Qi successfully obtained the Insect Grass¡¯ data. [Name]: ??? [Nature]: Insect System? Plant Attribute? (Symbiotic) [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord [Growth Level]: Third Stage, Second Level [Skills]: Soul Eating (Super Level ¨C Perfect), Parasitism (High Level ¨C Perfect), Dream Creation (Super Level ¨C Perfect), Entering Dreams (High Level ¨C Perfect), Hypnotic Pollen (Mid-level ¨C Perfect), Paralysis (Mid-level ¨C Perfect) [Skill Brief]: Soul Eating [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Brief]: Super Energy Aptitude. Exclusive skill of the Soul Eating Insect. It can devour an enemy¡¯s soul by consuming the enemy¡¯s brain or other central control systems. Paired with Parasitism, it can fully control the enemy¡¯s body without any noticeable changes from before its death. [Skill Brief]: Parasitism [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Brief]: Insect System. The skill used by the Soul Eating Insect to control its host. It allows the parasite to completely fuse with the body of the host, replacing the functions of the host¡¯s brain. [Skill Name]: Dream Creation [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Brief]: Super Energy Aptitude. It is the exclusive skill of the Dream Vine. Can guide targets into a sleep state through spirit power or pollen, and create a realistic dream. If it is a pleasant dream, it can have a relaxing and even rejuvenating effect on one¡¯s spirit. If it is a nightmare, it can cause damage to an enemy¡¯s soul. [Skill Name]: Entering Dreams [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Brief]: Super Energy Aptitude. After creating the dreamland, the Dream Vine can transfer its consciousness or another person¡¯s consciousness into the dreamland and manipulate the direction of the dream, doubling the effectiveness of the dream. However, it also exposes oneself to enemies. [Skill Name]: Hypnotic Pollen [Skill Level]: Mid-level [Skill Brief]: Plant Attribute. This is an important medium for the Dream Vine to induce hypnosis and even dream entry. Other than inhalation, if it comes into contact with the skin, it can induce deep sleep. [Skill Name]: Paralysis [Skill Level]: Mid-level [Skill Brief]: Insect System. A commonly used skill, secreted toxins paralyze the enemy¡¯s nerves, subtly damaging the enemy¡¯s body tissues. Unsurprisingly, the race of the Insect Grass showed up as question marks. Clearly, the Evolution Egg had never encountered such an extraordinary situation before. The four perfectly mastered skills were also within Bai Qi¡¯s expectations. Having the ability to influence so many ferocious beasts at the same time, Bai Qi wouldn¡¯t believe it if someone told him that the Insect Grass was not proficient in those skills. Moreover, after reviewing all the skills of the Insect Grass, Bai Qi finally understood the creation process of this strange creature. The Soul Eating Insect consumed the soul, while the Dream Vine was able to transfer its own consciousness into the dreamland. As a result, the consciousness of both got entangled together. Both were annihilated, and under the nourishment of the Knowledge Ancient Tree, a new consciousness was formed. It was that simple. In a way, this creature was quite similar to Husky. But while Husky was a body with two consciousnesses, the Insect Grass was two bodies and souls merged to form a single consciousness. However, the growth level of this creature was surprisingly lower than what Bai Qi had anticipated. To affect such a wide area, it must have been a high-level, after all, it swallowed the core of a Knowledge Ancient Tree. ¡°I think the reason it was able to influence such a large area is probably due to its fusion process with the Knowledge Ancient Tree Core. It caused energy leakage during the fusion process, and by the time it finished fusion, the energy would have been mostly exhausted,¡± Schuck speculated, giving a reasonable explanation. Bai Qi couldn¡¯t think of any other reason, so he accepted this one. After all, it was already rare for two pets to fuse together, asking for both to be high-level would be too much. ¡°However, it does surprisingly meet my current needs¡­¡± Bai Qi looked at the Bug Grass with a smile. The ability to create dreams was precisely for enhancing spiritual power, wasn¡¯t it? With this living dream-making machine here, he wouldn¡¯t need to buy any Phantom Spirit Potion anymore. Initially, Bai Qi had planned to contract a Dream Vine, but most of the Dream Vines had limited growth potential, they didn¡¯t like to fight and spend most of their time in deep sleep. The contract wouldn¡¯t have been of much use. Hence, Bai Qi gave up on them. However, he now had this possible one-of-a-kind symbiotic species in front of him, he couldn¡¯t afford to miss it. ¡°Bug Grass, would you like to be my pet and join us as a companion?¡± Bai Qi asked. Bai Qi¡¯s question apparently surprised the Bug Grass. Seeing the ¡°predatory¡± look from Bai Qi¡¯s four pets, it made up its mind immediately. ¡°It¡¯s an honor for me to be your pet, hero. I hope you won¡¯t find me useless.¡± ¡°Useless? No, you¡¯ll definitely be useful.¡± Bai Qi smiled, ¡°Was that dream you just created took a peek at my consciousness?¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s question, Bug Grass apologized instantly, ¡°Please don¡¯t get me wrong, hero. I just surfaced your fear out without peeking into your memories.¡± ¡°So if I were to give you more detailed content or let go of my memories¡­ could you create a more realistic dream?¡± Pausing momentarily, the Bug Grass replied, ¡°In theory, yes. But I no longer have the power of the Knowledge Ancient Tree core to support me, so I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to create a large-scale dream as before.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine, a small dream will do.¡± Bai Qi held the Bug Grass, whispering instructions to it. The Bug Grass hesitated for a moment but eventually followed Bai Qi¡¯s instructions and initiated a dream. ¡°Hmm, it¡¯s really realistic.¡± Seeing the familiar high-rise buildings around him, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. He roamed around with a nostalgic feeling until the dream collapsed, and he was forcefully ejected from the dream. Bai Qi gazed at the familiar surroundings in a daze, it took him a while to emerge from the dream. After a quiet reflection, he confirmed that his spiritual power had indeed increased, much more effective than the effects of the Phantom Spirit Potion. ¡°Congratulations, you¡¯ve passed the trial and became a full-time employee.¡± Bai Qi smiled to Bug Grass, ¡°Let¡¯s follow the convention and give you a name. Your race name is Dream-eating Vine, and your name is¡­Epsilon!¡± ¡°Epsilon? But I prefer an oriental name¡­¡± Under the gaze of four pets, Bug Grass¡¯s voice grew softer and softer. Eventually, it chose to accept the odd name. Wisdom of the times is wisdom, yielding is strength. Seeing the Bug Grass accepting the name, Bai Qi nodded adequately. The progress of the Golden Egg was already at 99 percent. With the Evolution Egg and Green Dragon¡¯s Scales, attaining full physical condition was just a matter of time. With bug grass at hand, advancing spiritual power now will only progress faster. The rise to the fifth stage was a foregone conclusion. After signing the contract with the bug grass and quickly raising its level, the efficiency of enhancing his pets¡¯ abilities would once again increase, creating a virtuous cycle. But how would his pets react in the dream, and if a battle took place in the dream, could it enhance the mastery of their skills? He would try it later, if it worked, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about finding a suitable training ground for the time being. ¡°Alright, Epsilon, you rest here for a while; I¡¯ll go report the mission.¡± Bai Qi put down the Bug Grass, then turned to Gamma cautiously, ¡°Gamma, it¡¯s now part of our team. Don¡¯t stew it!¡± Squelch squelch. (¡°Alright, Gamma won¡¯t stew it.¡±) ¡°Boiling, frying, roasting, or grilling, anything to eat, you must not do. Get along well with Epsilon.¡± Bai Qi wisely blocked all of Gamma¡¯s choices, saying to Schuck and Beta, ¡°Don¡¯t consider him as research material and dissect him. If I come back to find any damage, rest assured I¡¯ll deal with it.¡± ¡°Beast Master, you can go with a peaceful mind. I won¡¯t do anything to it.¡± Schuck nodded seriously, and Beta did the same. ¡°That¡¯s good, Delta, let¡¯s hurry up and come back.¡± Bai Qi nodded satisfiedly upon seeing this and left the secret realm with Delta, heading straight for the association. He had completed the mission but kept the culprit for himself. He needed to at least explain to President Qin, otherwise, he will be in trouble if his points got deducted. Awooo? (Did the human leave?) ¡°He¡¯s gone.¡± Schuck nodded, and then the Two Headed-dog turned its dangerous eyes towards Bug Grass. The Beast Master only said not to see any injury, so it¡¯ll be fine to repair it after slicing, right? As for the treatment, with Gamma here, it¡¯s easy. Squelch squelch? (Can Gamma slice a bit to taste, then heal him again, just like picking a fruit?) Inspired by Schuck, Gamma¡¯s mind suddenly diverged and unquestionably considered Bug Grass as a renewable fruit tree. Targeted by the two pets and their dangerous gaze, the colorful vines of Bug Grass lost their color in fear. It backed away shakily towards a corner, issuing a harsh scream. ¡°Don¡¯t come over!¡± Chapter 282 - Chapter 282: Chapter 278: On the Eve of Release Chapter 282: Chapter 278: On the Eve of Release Beast Master Association. ¡°You¡¯re saying, the anomaly around the valley was caused by a Dream Vine parasitizing a Knowledge Ancient Tree?¡± President Qin looked a little surprised after reading Bai Qi¡¯s report. Initially, he sent Bai Qi to investigate because there weren¡¯t any indications of strong life sources in the area. If he had known there was a Knowledge Ancient Tree there, he would have sent a higher level Beast Master. Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Yes, but that Knowledge Ancient Tree is now dead. There shouldn¡¯t be similar situations in the future.¡± ¡°I see, but we can¡¯t just leave the remains of the Knowledge Ancient Tree out there. I¡¯ll send people later to clean up the mess.¡± President Qin put down the mission report in his hands and asked, ¡°By the way, where is the Dream Vine now?¡± ¡°Um, I felt that the Dream Vine was rather unique, so I brought it back for research.¡± Bai Qi awkwardly scratched his head, ¡°As the Beast Master who completed the task, I have the right to decide what to do with the rewards, right?¡± ¡°Why are you so nervous? I wouldn¡¯t ask for just a Dream Vine.¡± President Qin laughed after hearing this and asked, ¡°By the way, I got a memo from the Thirteenth Bureau. The Spirit-Control Orb should be officially distributed in a few days. As the creator, do you have any thoughts?¡± ¡°Thoughts?¡± Bai Qi tilted his head in thought, ¡°Is there a charge for the Spirit-Control Orb?¡± President Qin froze for a moment and said, ¡°You already have four core patents, including the Spirit-Control Orb, do you still need to worry about money?¡± Can you blame me? My pets at home are quite spendy, casually buying Epic Materials to strengthen themselves. If I don¡¯t earn more, how can I handle that in the future? Bai Qi helplessly shrugged, his face a picture of reluctance. President Qin seemed to understand something and didn¡¯t say anything more. Carrying out so many studies does consume a lot. Well, I¡¯ll try to help Bai Qi apply for some research funds when I find the time. The better Bai Qi does, the more beneficial it is for the Association. President Qin pulled out a file and handed it to Bai Qi, ¡°This is the preliminary implementation plan for the Spirit-Control Orb. After being verified, every untalented individual can receive one for free from the association, and choose one from three listed pets for a contract. Additional Spirit-Control Orbs will be up to them to purchase.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction at the news. He had initially suggested a quantity limit to the Thirteenth Bureau, but for those without talent, contracting one pet would be their limit. Giving them one was enough. ¡°What about others¡­ um, Beast Masters who also can¡¯t contract beasts anymore? Can they have one, too?¡± President Qin looked somewhat relieved at the question and nodded, ¡°As long as they are certified by the association, yes.¡± As he said so, President Qin brought out his Green Leaf Ball and said, ¡°Speaking of which, I should thank you. I never thought I¡¯d be able to contract a seventh pet in my lifetime, and you made it possible.¡± Saying this, President Qin gently tossed out the Green Leaf Ball. A huge beast with a metallic sheen appeared before Bai Qi. [Name]: Steel Helmet Rhino [Nature]: Steel [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord ¡°A Mid-Level Lord? How did you manage to contract it, President?¡± Seeing the clearly high-level Steel Helmet Rhino, Bai Qi was somewhat surprised. Meanwhile, President Qin held his head high and said, ¡°I¡¯m a Master of the Sunrise Level, after all. I can deal with a Lord creature. It¡¯s just that this Green Leaf Ball you made can¡¯t store enough Spirit Power, otherwise, I might have tried a King-level creature.¡± ¡°Sorry I held you back¡­¡± Bai Qi sighed in resignation, then began to study the Steel Helmet Rhino more carefully. Compared to Zhuge Chen¡¯s Arctic Ice Wolf, which clearly looked like it was raised by humans, President Qin¡¯s Steel Helmet Rhino had an obvious trace of wild ferociousness. However, it looked visibly scared when it saw President Qin. ¡°Uh, President, may I askhowyou tamed this Steel Helmet Rhino?¡± ¡°Of course, I¡¯m planning to popularize this method.¡± President Qin nodded and said, ¡°It¡¯s really simple, first, beat the Steel Helmet Rhino half to death and heal it, then repeat it several times. It will seek you out for a contract.¡± Bai Qi: ¡°¡­¡± President, aren¡¯t you afraid the Beast Protection Association will complain about you? Oh, wait, the Steel Helmet Rhino was originally a ferocious beast, so it¡¯s fine. ¡°But, President, aren¡¯t you a support Beastmaster? Why did you choose a Steel Helmet Rhino? It¡¯s supposed to be an offensive type, isn¡¯t it?¡± Bai Qi watched the Steel Helmet Rhino, looking like a scared puppy under President Qin¡¯s clutches, and couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Right, all my previous six pets were support types. Nowthat I¡¯m older, I suddenly wanted to have an offensive type.¡± President Qin nodded and said, ¡°With the support of my six other pets, even if the Steel Helmet Rhino cannot level up with me, its combat strength might not be weaker.¡± Well, boy, were they trying to pile on six to one, forcibly stacking to create a pet beast full of BUFFs? Oh, masters at the Sunrise Level sure are capricious. ¡°Speaking of which, the enhancement of pet beasts contracted with the Spirit- Control Orb has always been a problem. Do you have any good ideas on your end?¡± President Qin put away his steel-armored rhino, saying, ¡°With the initial popularization of the Spirit-Control Orb, there might not be any problems. But once the Spirit-Control Orb becomes widespread, conflicts are bound to arise.¡± People don¡¯t suffer from scarcity, but from inequality. If there was none from the beginning, it would be alright. But after a Spirit Controller successfully forms a contract, they¡¯re bound to compare themselves to Beast Masters, and all sorts of melodramatic issues will probably start appearing. Bai Qi shook his head and said, ¡°The contract between a Spirit Controller and a pet beast is pretty lenient. After the pet beast evolves, it¡¯s up to the Spirit Controller to cultivate and manage their relationship with it, in order to keep it by their side. After all, a forced bond isn¡¯t a sweet one.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, we can only leave it be for now.¡± President Qin nodded and said, ¡°But spend some effort improving the Spirit- Control Orb. If you manage to break through today¡¯s limitations, your contribution to mankind¡¯s history won¡¯t be any less than those great emperors.¡± ¡± Chairman, aren¡¯t you placing me on too high a pedestal.¡± At these words, Bai Qi sighed helplessly. Why did all these leaders love to lure him with empty promises? Stand shoulder to shoulder with great emperors? Let¡¯s discuss it when I become a Titled Legendary. Regardless of whether President Qin had mentioned it or not, Bai Qi had no intention of halting the improvement plan for the Spirit-Control Orb. Apart from increasing the storage limit of the Spirit Power Storage Device, Bai Qi was recently committed to researching specific Spirit-Control Orbs for different natured pet beasts. Such as the Ground Orb for Ground System beasts, the Sky Orb for the Flying System, and the Wave Orb for the Water Department¡­ These special orbs that had added specific natured runes based on the original Spirit-Control Orbs could theoretically increase the success rate of forming contracts. Once ordinary Spirit-Control Orbs became widespread, Bai Qi planned to gradually release these special orbs, which he was sure would sell like hotcakes. What a pity, Nicholas¡¯s Jade Imprint couldn¡¯t become commonplace. Otherwise, the effect would be even better. Oh, what about a limited edition? Or holding a lottery? Bai Qi¡¯s brain was running wildly, and a complete business plan gradually took shape. ¡°Chairman, is the production of the Spirit-Control Orbs handled by the Federation?¡± President Qin nodded and said, ¡°The first batch of Spirit-Control Orbs was produced by the Thirteenth Bureau¡¯s military factories, but I guess that they will gradually delegate the power to some corporations that major in Mechanical Engineering.¡± ¡°But, at most, they would only delegate the production of the Spirit-Control Orb¡¯s shell. The Thirteenth Bureau would never hand the Spirit Power Storage Device to others.¡± Bai Qi somehow hadn¡¯t noticed anything, but President Qin knew very clearly what a significant strategic symbol Bai Qi¡¯s Spirit Power Storage Device represented. In the battles of Beast Masters, in addition to relying on pet beasts, using talents is also an important part. When a Beast Master uses their talent, it consumes both physical strength and spirit power. Physical strength can be supplemented with potions, but replenishing spirit power solely with potions puts a considerable burden on a Beast Master¡¯s body. Once Bai Qi¡¯s Spirit Power Storage Device was born, Beast Masters could store their spirit power in advance and extract it when needed. Although a device that can reabsorb stored spirit power hasn¡¯t appeared yet, President Qin was positive that the research department of the Thirteenth Bureau is definitely working overtime to develop one. ¡°I see¡­ does Wuhou Corporation have production qualifications?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi finally understood and immediately thought of Zhuge Chen¡¯s family. ¡°Probably not, Wuhou Corporation didn¡¯t initially major in Mechanical Engineering, plus they¡¯re already handling the farm for Spirit-Control Orb beasts. The Thirteenth Bureau won¡¯t hand over the production of the Spirit- Control Orb to them again.¡± ¡°Alright then.¡± Bai Qi sighed disappointingly. He originally planned to not let any water flow into others¡¯ fields and give all the special orb manufacturing rights to the Zhuge family, saving him the trouble of further negotiations with the Thirteenth Bureau. It seemed that was too wishful thinking. ¡°However, I can roughly guess who the Thirteenth Bureau will hand the production of the Spirit-Control Orb to, and you are familiar with them,¡± President Qin laughed, while Bai Qi reacted after a brief moment of confusion. ¡°Xia¡¯s Group?¡± Although Xia¡¯s Group is an emerging powerhouse within the Federation, they major in Mechanical Engineering. Moreover, the second son of Xia¡¯s Group, Xia Yan, has a position in the Thirteenth Bureau, and even the military standard pet beast, Broken Army, is produced by Xia¡¯s Group, it would only be natural for them to hand over the Spirit-Control Orb production to them. ¡°Correct, it¡¯s Xia¡¯s group.¡± President Qin nodded and then revealed a strange smile, saying, ¡°But after all, you invented the Spirit-Control Orb, so I presume the Thirteenth Bureau will ask for your opinion as a reference.¡± ¡°So, quite a few people might come to see you in the next few days. You better be prepared.¡± ¡°Come to see me?¡± Bai Qi thought on that, while President Qin patted his shoulder, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t be soft-hearted when good benefits are delivered to your doorstep.¡± Chapter 283 - Chapter 283: Chapter 279: Sending the Wealth-bringing Child to the Door Chapter 283: Chapter 279: Sending the Wealth-bringing Child to the Door Upon seeing the mischievous smile on President Qin¡¯s face, which wasn¡¯t quite fitting for his age or status, Bai Qi had a sudden realization and said, ¡°Of course, I won¡¯t go easy. Um, how about offering mythical resources?¡± At his statement, President Qin¡¯s face stiffened as he replied, ¡°You don¡¯t think mythical resources are everywhere, do you?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t they?¡± Bai Qi looked at President Qin with curiosity. After doing a quick mental calculation, besides the Crystal Dragon Bone he initially got through an exchange with the Thirteenth Bureau, Bai Qi had redeemed several mythical resources just from the Beast Master Association. Moreover, considering the significant reserves stored in the Holy Relic Tower, there seemed to be many more. President Qin sighed, ¡°Being essentially obtained from king-level or emperor-level creatures, mythical resources are not easy to come by. Only long-standing powerhouses like the Association, or national organizations like the Federation, might have mythical resources. Private powers like financial groups wouldn¡¯t readily use them for trade.¡± ¡°Additionally, while the Spirit-Control Orbs have high profitability, they are only worth as much as their monetary value. Thus, it¡¯s absolutely impossible to make these factions give up mythical resources.¡± Upon hearing this, understanding dawned on Bai Qi, and his interest waned. He was no longer in need of small amounts of money now. The only things that piqued his interest were mythical resources. Based on what President Qin had implied, getting these resources would be highly unlikely. Hence, nothing was of interest anymore. ¡°Don¡¯t be so disheartened.¡± President Qjn waved his hand and said, ¡°Think carefully. What is your current profession? This could be a great opportunity. Once you miss it, it might never come again.¡± Upon hearing President Qin¡¯s words, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°I get it!¡± ¡°As long as you understand.¡± President Qin smiled with satisfaction before shooing him out. ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, get out of here. Make sure your phone is on, as I may contact you for tasks at any time.¡± Feeling elated, Bai Qi nodded before departing the association swiftly. ¡°This kid¡­¡± Watching Bai Qi retreating quickly outside the window, President Qin couldn t help but chuckle. Although Bai Qi tended to behave maturely and handled matters with the acumen of a cunning fox, he was still a student after all. With the Void Echo skill and the Wind God Winged Dragon¡¯s Hurricane Talent, Bai Qi had made it home instantly. However, before he could land, he saw two groups of people waiting at his doorstep. They¡¯re here already? Bai Qi was a little surprised, and he then commanded Delta to land. ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re finally back. You kept Uncle Zhuge waiting.¡± The moment Bai Qi appeared, Zhuge Xu approached him saying, I have to thank you for your Green Leaf Ball. It has helped resolve a dilemma for Zhuge Chen.¡± ¡°Uncle Zhuge, you¡¯re too kind. It was my pleasure.¡± Bai Qi smiled, glanced at the helpless Zhuge Chen, and asked, ¡°Did Uncle Zhuge come to see me for something?¡± Zhuge Xu nodded, ¡°Yes, but today¡¯s protagonists are not me, but them.¡± After saying this, Zhuge Xu moved aside, pointing at the two people behind him who then walked forward. ¡°Xia Xuan?¡± Seeing one familiar face, Bai Qi was a bit taken aback. Recognizing the middle- aged man who looked somewhat like Xia Xuan, he understood what was happening. President Qin had just mentioned this matter to him, and the representatives from Xia¡¯s Group were already at his doorstep? They arrived quickly. Under the circumstances, Xia Xuan was evidently not excited about facing Bai Qi and avoided eye contact, instead choosing to remain silent. The middle-aged man next to him frowned at this and cautioned, ¡°Xuan¡¯er, don¡¯t be rude.¡± After hearing the man speak, Xia Xuan reluctantly nodded at Bai Qi in greeting. ¡°Let me introduce him. This is the current helmsman of Xia¡¯s Group, Chairman Xia Yi. You can call him Uncle Xia.¡± Seeing Xia Xuan¡¯s behavior, Zhuge Xu smiled faintly and then introduced the man¡¯s identity to Bai Qi. However, Xia Yi waved his hand and said, ¡°I dare not claim to be an elder. Bai Qi, if you don¡¯t mind, you can call me by my name.¡± ¡°Chairman Xia is too humble.¡± Bai Qi gave a faint smile, then opened the door wider and said, ¡°Please come in.¡± The purpose of Xia Yi¡¯s visit was obvious, and Bai Qi wasn¡¯t about to leave him outside. After everyone had entered, Bai Qi served them tea but refrained from making conversation, choosing instead to silently sip his tea. Silence was golden, and Bai Qi knew he couldn¡¯t outsell these cunning businessmen in high-stakes deals. Any extra words would be pointless. With Zhuge Xu around, Bai Qi wouldn¡¯t be at risk anyway. ¡°Alright, we¡¯re all familiar here. I¡¯ll take the lead,¡± Zhuge Xu said, pleased that Bai Qi hadn¡¯t taken the initiative to speak first. He cleared throat and asked, ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re aware of the impending distribution of the Spirit-Control Orbs, right?¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°I just came from President Qin. He told me about it.¡± Zhuge Xu nodded, ¡°The first batch of Spirit-Control Orbs will be distributed to all talentless citizens within the Federation, ushering in an era of universal Beast Control. As the creator, your name is surely destined for history.¡± ¡°However, I won¡¯t trouble you with such trivial matters. Let¡¯s get to the point. Zhuge Xu paused, ¡°The first batch of Spirit-Control Orbs, and the corresponding free Beast Control, will be distributed by the Beast Master Association, unrelated to our businesses. But afterward, the production and sales of the orbs will gradually be handed over to an institution chosen by the ? Federation. Though, so far, they have not settled on any particular institution. ¡°If my guess is correct, you will soon be contacted by the Federation to garner your opinion.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly in response. While it seemed like a stretch, the Federation¡¯s respect for the owners of core patents was widely acknowledged. Bai Qi himself had seen it in the agreement he¡¯ d signed with Wang Jian. Of course, Bai Qi suspected that the Beast Master Association and his teacher Bai Heguang had exerted influence on this matter. ¡°Did you want to get involved in the production of Spirit-Control Orbs, Uncle Zhuge?¡± Bai Qi asked. Zhuge Xu quickly waved his hand, ¡°Thanks to your help, the Wuhou Corporation already manages one-third of the Federation¡¯s dedicated Beast Master breeding bases. We couldn¡¯t handle the production qualifications of Spirit-Control Orbs even if we were given them.¡± ¡°My visit today is actually aimed at introducing you to the Xia¡¯s Group.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Xia Yi and Zhuge Xu came together and seemed to be getting along well, which suggested that they had discussed this beforehand. Perhaps there was already an agreement in place; otherwise, Zhuge Xu wouldn¡¯t so easily give up this opportunity to benefit. As soon as Zhuge Xu finished speaking, Xia Yi took over, ¡°Although Xia¡¯s Group is not as financially strong as other established corporations, we have made some achievements in the Mechanical Engineering Department. The Spirit- Control Orb benefits the whole Federation and it would be a great regret if Xia¡¯s Group were to miss out on this chance.¡± ¡°Of course, we will not take advantage of you, Bai Qi.¡± Xia Yi brought out a folder, ¡°If you allow Xia¡¯s Group to take over production rights for the Spirit-Control Orbs throughout the Federation, in addition to the usual patent fees, Xia¡¯s Group is willing to give an additional ten percent of the Spirit-Control Orb profits to you personally.¡± He offered apologetically, ¡°I know ten percent is small, but the Spirit-Control Orb production involves many aspects. Therefore, Xia¡¯s Group will compensate you elsewhere.¡± After finishing, Xia Yi turned to Bai Qi to hear his thoughts. However, Bai Qi did not reply as if he had not heard him. Right, a ten percent profit share wouldn¡¯t be very alluring to someone who held four core patents. Naturally, a person who could concoct such groundbreaking inventions was not an ordinary student and could not be evaluated with ordinary standards. ¡°In that case, I have this other offer. I know that you¡¯re also a mech martial master. Xia¡¯s group does have some research in this field. If you don¡¯t mind, we have a vacant mech martial research room in Gusu City which we could also offer you.¡± ¡°You can rest assured that Xia¡¯s Group will take care of the maintenance matters.¡± After hearing Xia Yi¡¯s words, Bai Qi finally reacted and nodded repeatedly, ¡°I don¡¯t mind at all. Uncle Xia is too kind.¡± Did they not just call him Director Xia? Now he¡¯s Uncle Xia? Seeing this change in Bai Qi, Xia Xuan couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes. His first instinct was to ridicule him, but he remembered his father¡¯s admonition before they left and decided to hold his tongue. ¡°Ha-ha, you¡¯re too generous, Old Xia. Now I have to keep up. Seeing Bai Qi agree to Xia Yi¡¯s conditions, Zhuge Xu couldn¡¯t help but burst into a hearty laugh, ¡°The Spirit-Control Orbs produced by Xia¡¯s Group will be sold by our Wuhou Beast Master breeding bases and Elf House. I don¡¯t have a Mech Martial Research Room to offer, but I can further give you twenty percent of the profit.¡± Bai Qi quickly waved his hand to refute the offer, but Zhuge Xu interrupted him, ¡°I know you want to refuse, but business is business. I still owe you a thank you for the breeding base cooperation. Consider the additional ten percent as the base¡¯s profit share.¡± With that said, Bai Qi could only give in, ¡°Well then, thank you Uncle Zhuge.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need for thanks in business. I should be thanking you for remembering the Wuhou Corporation. Zhuge Xu knew that if it weren¡¯t for Bai Qi¡¯s suggestion, the Wuhou Corporation would have had to invest a significant amount to get involved with the breeding base project. Instead, now they had the Federation directly seeking them for cooperation. If he had not been worried about Bai Qi¡¯s feelings, Zhuge Xu would have offered a larger share in the profits. Zhuge Xu wasn¡¯t the type to be greedy over small gains. He had ambitious aspirations. ¡°Since you¡¯ve agreed, Bai Qi, I¡¯ll be looking forward to the good news.¡± Xia Yi smiled slightly, and turned to Xia Xuan by his side, ¡°Xia Xuan has had some dealings with you before, Bai Qi. He is rather talented, but in terms of interpersonal skills, he may lack slightly. If he does something inappropriate, I hope you won¡¯t take it to heart.¡± ¡°Uncle Xia, you¡¯re too serious. Xia Xuan has also given me quite a bit of help, Bai Qi shook his head. He wasn¡¯t just paying lip service; if it hadn¡¯t been for Xia Xuan, Schuck would have had no way of obtaining the Titanium Platinum Alloy or the Catastrophe Energy needed to maintain the Secret Realm Base. Bai Qi would never turn away such a valuable money courier. Chapter 284 - Chapter 284: Chapter 280: Garulus External Armor Attachment Chapter 284: Chapter 280: Garulu¡¯s External Armor Attachment ¡°Hahaha, that¡¯s good. You all are of the same age, you should hang out more often.¡± Xia Yi nodded and said, ¡°Bai Qi, you must be busy with things, sol won¡¯t bother you further. I¡¯ll ask Xia Xuan to reach out to you about the Meeh Martial Research Room, you can take it over then.¡± ¡°Alright, thanks a lot, Uncle Xia.¡± Bai Qi nodded, then sent Xia Yi and his son out of his home. ¡°Unexpectedly, Fox Xia was so generous this time, he really saw the profit behind the Spirit-Control Orb,¡± he mused. After Xia Yi left, Zhuge Xu¡¯s expression changed abruptly. He said, ¡°Bai Qi, it would be best not to retain any of the personnel from Fox Xia¡¯s research room. If you don¡¯t mind, Uncle Zhuge can help you hire some people to work there.¡± Bai Qi nodded, responding, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Uncle Zhuge, I get it.¡± A Meeh Martial Research Room, even a small one, couldn¡¯t be operated by a single person. The Xia¡¯s Group would certainly have arranged some trusted minions inside. As for their purpose, it would not stop at stealing data, they would also seek to get the latest information. Unfortunately for them, Bai Qi never intended anyone to operate these machines. He originally planned to demand professional Meeh Martial Research equipment from the Xia¡¯s Group to replace the junk at his home. But, unexpectedly, they were so giving. Not only did they grant him a fraction of the profits, but also an entire Meeh Martial Research Room. To this, Bai Qi noted how good it was to have money. Seeing that Bai Qi understood his intention, Zhuge Xu nodded and said, ¡°Bai Qi, you really are formidable not only mastering Rune Evolution, but you were also able to create something like the Spirit-Control Orb. Uncle Zhuge had a good time feeling like a Beast Master.¡± With that, Zhuge Xu opened his coat revealing a belt studded with Spirit- Control Orb. ¡°Huh, weren¡¯t the Spirit-Control Orbs yet to be distributed?¡± At Bai Qi¡¯s remark, Zhuge Xu chuckled, ¡°The official distribution should be in three days. But, Uncle Zhuge does have some clout in the Federation. So, I had someone get me a few.¡± ¡°The Federation even marked them with a serial number, but alas, the early numbers were already reserved by others. I could only get these few.¡± Bai Qi curiously looked at the Spirit-Control Orb Zhuge Xu handed over. Their overall structure was the same as those he¡¯d made, but the manufacturing material was different. On the Spirit Power Storage Device inside, a long serial number was marked. ¡°10000,10010,10086?!¡± Bai Qi, looking at the serial numbers, unknowingly raised his voice. In response, Zhuge Xu asked curiously, ¡°Why, is there an issue with these numbers?¡± ¡°No, no issue, on the contrary, I think they¡¯re quite good!¡± Bai Qi vigorously shook his head. There was no doubt that the three major mobile companies were bound to invade the foreign world sooner or later. This was too much of a coincidence, nobody could match this. ¡°If there¡¯s no problem, that¡¯s good.¡± Zhuge Xu took the Spirit-Control Orb returned by Bai Qi and added, ¡°Uncle Zhuge has a few things to prepare, so I won¡¯t keep you any longer. Your guys can continue your chat.¡± Finishing his sentence, Zhuge Xu walked decisively towards the outside of the house. He didn¡¯t wait for Bai Qi¡¯s response and left directly in his car. ¡°Uncle Zhuge is still as decisive and resolute as before.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just because he¡¯s eager to make money. If there¡¯s no money to be made, he would have been slower than most,¡± figured Fengxing. Zhuge Chen shrugged his shoulders, looked at Bai Qi, and asked, ¡°Also, you¡¯ll soon become the most famous person in the Federation. Are you prepared for that?¡± ¡°Prepared? What do I need to prepare for?¡± A puzzled Bai Qi responded, leaving Zhuge Chen speechless. ¡°Your home address was thoroughly investigated by paparazzi the moment you became the valedictorian of the two-city joint exam. However, there wasn¡¯t much action since you went to the Association Headquarters for training right after. Do you think the paparazzi will ignore you once the Spirit-Control Orbs are distributed?¡± ¡°Ah, you have a point.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s expression changed. The ruthlessness of paparazzi was something he understood from his previous life. Once the Federation announced his identity, living in his current house would be impossible. Should he hide out at Cha¡¯s house instead? Yes, that was the plan. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s serious demeanor, Zhuge Chen sympathetically patted his shoulder, saying, ¡°Take care, Genius.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about this for now. How has Garulu been recently?¡± Bai Qi didn¡¯t want to dwell on the topic and redirected the conversation. ¡°Not bad. As Garulu and I were already acquainted, having another way to communicate has improved our bond. However, I am still rather inexperienced when it comes to combat.¡± Zhuge Chen sheepishly scratched his head. He had always thought about how to direct his pet beast in combat when he had no talent. Now that he could actually direct it, he was a little out of his depth. ¡°It¡¯s okay, you¡¯ll get used to it.¡± Bai Qi added, ¡°I have a gift for Garulu, summon him.¡± ¡°A gift for Garulu?¡± Zhuge Chen was somewhat confused, but obediently summoned Garulu. At the same time, Bai Qi took out a cool mech and started fitting it on Garulu. Soon, a metallic armor that covered almost all Garulu was assembled. Metal Twin Wings, mechanical weapons all over the body, coupled with Garulu¡¯s innate chilling aura, he looked like a so-called Steel Garulu. ¡°Is this¡­mechanical modification like Schuck?¡± Zhuge Chen knew about Schuck¡¯s situation. Seeing Garulu, whose design was similar to Schuck, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder. ¡°It¡¯s not exactly mechanical modification, strictly speaking, it should be considered as external armor.¡± Bai Qi shook his head and answered, ¡°I haven¡¯t found a way to integrate machinery and flesh yet. However, creating an external armor was relatively easy. You could think of it as a mechanical prosthetic for combat.¡± Zhuge Chen nodded and then started to excitedly examine Garulu¡¯s brand new look. Robotic armor was every boy¡¯s dream. ¡°Bai Qi, do you have a place where we can battle here? Can I give it a try?¡± After taking a look for a while, Zhuge Chen seemed eager to try; Bai Qi, who had guessed Zhuge Chen¡¯s thoughts, directly took him to the Secret Realm Base. ¡°Bai Qi, is this¡­¡± Looking at the overly expansive base in front of him, Zhuge Chen was astounded. ¡°Let¡¯s go, the battlefield is ahead, let¡¯s go try it out there.¡± Bai Qi patted Zhuge Chen¡¯s shoulder to snap him back to reality and then started walking toward the battlefield with him. ¡°Hero, please save me!¡± At this moment, a worm like grass suddenly bolted from the side corridor, and upon seeing Bai Qi, quickly darted into his arms, looking fearfully behind it. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Before Bai Qi could figure out what was going on, Husky and Gamma came rushing up, one holding a scalpel and the other a dinner knife, both were in a deadly mood, firmly locked onto the worm grass in Bai Qi¡¯s arms. However, as soon as they saw Bai Qi, Beta was the first to react. He directly stabbed the scalpel in his hand into Gamma¡¯s body and then started humming a tune, as if nothing had happened. After a brief moment of surprise, Gamma also followed Beta¡¯s lead, swallowed the butter knife, and then directly converted it into energy. ¡°Are you two really planning to simmer Epsilon in a stew?!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched slightly, he had explicitly warned them before he left, but the thing he was worried about still happened. This worm grass isn¡¯t a rare supplement or anything, why are they chasing it? Howl! Howl! (Humans, do not misunderstand, I was just seeing that Epsilon¡¯s vines are a little messy, and was just trying to help him groom. Yes, just to groom him!) Crackle. Crack. (Hmm, hmm, Gamma was just helping Beta, we didn¡¯t plan to cook Epsilon.) ¡°Heh, do you really think I believe that?¡± Bai Qi rolled his eyes and immediately called Alpha over. He said, ¡°Alpha, from nowon, this guy is going with you, don¡¯t let them actually stew him.¡± Epsilon was his reserved fifth pet, if he got cooked by these two, he wouldn¡¯t know where else to find another pet. Creak,creak. (Okay, boss.) Alpha nodded and took the worm grass from Bai Qi and put it on his shoulder. ¡°Um, hero, how about letting them stew me, just a few slices won¡¯t kill me.¡± Feeling the deathly aura coming from Alpha, the worm grass¡¯s body was shaking like a sieve, suddenly finding Beta and Gamma so adorable. Howl! (Human, you heard him, it¡¯s his own willingness!) Beta was suddenly intrigued, but Bai Qi just ignored them and went straight to the battlefield with Zhuge Chen. ¡°Here, this is my battlefield, you can safely try your skills.¡± Bai Qi pointed to the battlefield in front of him, hinting at Zhuge Chen to proceed at will. ¡°This exosuit will automatically respond to Garulu¡¯s minor movements, but for some other operations, Garulu has to control them itself. You¡¯ll need to take some time to familiarize yourself.¡± ¡°All right.¡± Zhuge Chen nodded, summoned Garulu, pointed to the metal target in the battlefield, and said, ¡°Garulu, use Charge!¡± Garulu turned into an afterimage and disappeared directly, then landed a paw on the metal target, leaving three deep claw marks on it. ¡°Huh? Has Garulu¡¯s speed increased?¡± Zhuge Chen looked at Garulu, who was faster and more destructive than usual with a bit of confusion, but quickly came to his senses. ¡°Is it because of the exosuit?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°The external armor has features to assist acceleration and help exert force. Once you are familiar with it, the effect should be even better.¡± Zhuge Chen: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Oh right, let Garulu try this feature. This is my magnum opus, no big deal about the rest.¡± Bai Qi murmured to Zhuge Chen for a while. Although Zhuge Chen was somewhat skeptical, he still conveyed Bai Qi¡¯s words to Garulu. Howl¡­ Accompanied by a long howl, a gust of frost started to form around Garulu and began to gather in its mouth. However, runes suddenly lit up on the external armor, and it began to actively draw energy from Garulu. Then, two missiles with blue rune marks flew out from under Garulu¡¯s wings and directly hit the metal target not far away. A lot of chill escaped from the missile, instantly freezing the metal target. Afterward, the target shattered under the impact of the explosion, turning into frost on the ground. The absolute freeze, a success! Chapter 285 - Chapter 285: Chapter 281: Rune Mechanical Armour Chapter 285: Chapter 281: Rune Mechanical Armour ¡°Is¡­ Is this still the Arctic Ice Wolf¡¯s Ice Blast?¡± Zhuge Chen looked somewhat surprised at the target in front of Garulu, which had turned into countless ice shards. He struggled to equate this with the Arctic Ice Wolf¡¯s signature skill, Ice Blast. How did he remember it? Wasn¡¯t Ice Blast supposed to freeze the target for a while and then cause a bit of frost damage? ¡°Of course not. It¡¯s just that the external armor absorbed the energy of the Arctic Ice Wolf and produced this effect after amplifying it with ice clan runes. Hm, I call it Extreme Frost Gas!¡± Bai Qi smiled. Recently, he had been working on the technology of mechanical flesh fusion. Although he hadn¡¯t made much progress, he had inadvertently created this piece of external armor. From the looks of it, the result seemed quite good. Hm, it seemed to have consumed quite a bit of energy, though. Bai Qi glanced at Garulu, who looked noticeably tired after having his energy absorbed by the armor, and quietly recorded it in his personal AL Another controlling device should be added to the energy absorption system. It would be best to add an independent power source inside the armor. Too bad he hadn¡¯t yet found a way to fuse machinery and flesh. Otherwise, energy utilization could surely be taken to a new level, eliminating this hassle. ¡°Extreme Frost Gas?¡± Zhuge Chen looked at the armor Garulu was wearing, still shining with blue runes, and it took him quite a while to respond, ¡°So, did you specifically design this armor to strengthen spirit controllers¡¯ companion creatures, Bai Qi?¡± ¡°Strengthen a spirit controller¡¯s companion creature? Not really. This should be considered an accidental outcome.¡± Bai Qi shook his head in confusion. His only aim was to research the technology of mechanical flesh fusion and then trade it for Seven Stage technology from Professor Chu. He didn¡¯t think too much about the other implications. After all, the companion creatures of spirit controllers could also evolve. With the right materials, they could certainly be improved. At most, the upgraded creature might look down on its spirit controller and escape. But Zhuge Chen¡¯s words did give him some inspiration. An external armor for enhancing companion creatures seemed pretty promising. ¡°Beast Master, as a fellow mechanical beast master, I should remind you that you have too many projects to research recently. Please don¡¯t keep distracting yourself,¡± Schuck, who had also come to observe the data, couldn¡¯t help but chime in, sensing Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts. ¡°Do I have many projects?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion. He had Alpha for runes, Schuck for mechanics, and Delta for biology. Why did he feel so idle? ¡°Forget it, pretend I didn¡¯t say anything.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s response, Schuck sighed helplessly. It was up to fate whether he was lucky or unlucky to have ended up with such a Beast Master who only knew how to start things but never finish them. Even though there were so many worthwhile projects to dive into, none were being seriously pursued because of his good talent. Did he think it was okay to be so capricious? Bai Qi, seeing that Schuck was not going to push further, didn¡¯t bother to deal with these thoughts anymore. Instead, he continued to think about the feasibility of the external armor. If he temporarily abandoned the technology of flesh-machine fusion, to make this kind of external armor more combat-effective, he would have to improve the energy absorption and control system. It might be time-consuming, but probably not a big issue. He could even install an energy storage device to absorb normally wasted energy for future use. The combat structure might be more troublesome. Although the Beast Master Association currently only offered three types of beasts to choose from, the variety of beasts would surely increase once Spirit-Control orbs became popular. Then, different attributes, races, and body types would demand various designs of external armor. It seemed that one person might not be able to handle it all. ¡°Bai Qi? Bai Qi?¡± Seeing Bai Qi mumbling to himself as if in a daze, Zhuge Chen couldn¡¯t help but gently tap Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder to wake him up. ¡°Are you okay?¡± Bai Qi shook his head and smiled, ¡°I¡¯m fine. And I have to thank you for your advice.¡± ¡°Advice? What did I say?¡± Zhuge Chen seemed confused, then noticed Bai Qi had started to disassemble the armor on Garulu. He quickly questioned, ¡°You said it was a gift for Garulu. Why are you taking it back?¡± ¡°The technology is a bit crude now. I¡¯ve just had an idea. I¡¯ll give it back to you after I modify it.¡± While skillfully disassembling the external armor, Bai Qi asked Zhuge Chen, ¡°By the way, I remember the Wuhou Corporation has a Mechanical Engineering subsidiary, doesn¡¯t it?¡± Zhuge Chen nodded, ¡°It does, but it hasn¡¯t made much progress because there aren¡¯t any good mechanical engineers or beast masters there.¡± ¡°As long as it¡¯s there, you should ask Uncle Zhuge if he minds adding a distinctive creation.¡± ¡°Distinctive creation?¡± Zhuge Chen was stunned, but quickly realized what Bai Qi meant by looking at the external armor in Bai Qi¡¯s hand. ¡°You mean this external armor?¡± Bai Qi smiled, ¡°Of course. I think selling this battle-strength-enhancing armor inside the pet store would be quite popular, right?¡± ¡°More than popular. If we time it right, it will definitely be a hit!¡± An entrepreneurial fire had awakened inside of Zhuge Chen as he twirled his eyes through business plans. ¡°During the early stages of the Spirit-Control orb distribution, people will probably not pay much attention to battle power. But the Elf House can join with the Beast Master Association to host a competition among spirit controllers. Then when the external armor enters and wins dominantly, everyone¡¯s attention will be piqued. After that, the Elf House can gradually rollout¡­¡± A complete business plan sprang from Zhuge Chen¡¯s mouth, causing Bai Qi to listen with astonishment. This was only about the external armor. Would this guy go mad if he told him about the special orb? Sure enough, what¡¯s hidden in one¡¯s bloodline couldn¡¯t be concealed. Awo? (Human, do you think you¡¯re any different from him?) Beta silently glanced at Bai Qi, who sighed deeply. Speaking of bloodline inheritance, their Beast Master was the best inheritor, after all. He would never forget those two lunatics who were keen to slice him up the moment they met. Inherited from the family, ah, inherited from the family- Star Mechanics Academy. The Rune Evolution Special Team. Due to the advent of the second stage evolution, the workload of the special team had surged. Apart from testing the compatibility between the first and the second stage evolution of different pets, their main focus was gradually shifting towards third stage evolution. Compared to the traceable second stage evolution, the difficulty of third stage evolution was simply infuriating. In other words, they were absolutely lost and could only speculate based on Bai Qi¡¯s insights into the second stage evolution. ¡°Professor Dong, these are some of my guesses about third stage evolution for the past couple of days. Would you like to take a look?¡± A middle-aged man with a steady demeanor walked up to Professor Dong with a document and said, ¡°I have strengthened the structure of the Soul Strengthening for pets. Maybe it could stimulate a qualitative change in their spirits, thereby allowing the third stage of evolution.¡± Professor Dong took over the document, carefully read it, and then shook his head, saying, ¡°At best, this can only be considered as an enhancement of the second stage evolution. Moreover, the excessive focus on the spiritual aspect could likely harm pets.¡± Upon hearing this, the man froze. After rechecking the document again, he found the problem. ¡°It seems that the third stage evolution is indeed more difficult than the second.¡± The man sighed, then asked, ¡°By the way, where¡¯s Bai Qi¡­ I mean, Leader Bai? I heard he has returned to Gusu City. Why hasn¡¯t he come to visit the Rune Evolution Special Team?¡± Snickering, Professor Dong replied, ¡°I¡¯m not surprised at all. Bai Qi¡¯s main focus isn¡¯t on rune evolution. Also, we can¡¯t always pin our hopes on a young man, can we? If this gets out, we¡¯ll lose face.¡± Hearing this, the man felt somewhat ashamed. Indeed, after Bai Qi had effortlessly solved the longstanding problem of second stage evolution, they started to think of him unconsciously whenever they encountered a problem. Now even thinking about it made them feel quite embarrassed. ¡°Huh? Professor Dong, are you busy? I¡¯ll come back later.¡± Just as the two were contemplating, Bai Qi suddenly appeared at Professor Dong¡¯s office door. Seeing Professor Dong and the other man deep in thought, he planned to leave right away. As the leader of the Rune Evolution Special Team, this was the first time Bai Qi had come here. He was already a bit guilty, only growing more so when he saw the busy members. ¡°Come in. I¡¯m not busy. Plus, as the leader, even if we are busy, we ought to stop.¡± Hearing the slight reprimand from Professor Dong, Bai Qi turned red with embarrassment. Coughing awkwardly, he looked at the middle-aged man next to Professor Dong and asked, ¡°Who might this be?¡± ¡°Mo Lin, a researcher of the Rune Evolution Special Team. Leader Bai, I look forward to future collaborations.¡± ¡°Oh, not at all.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head and didn¡¯t reply to him. If not for an issue, he reckoned he probably wouldn¡¯t come to the special team. Perhaps Mo Lin wouldn¡¯t even see him tomorrow. ¡°By the way, Bai Qi, do you have anything for the special team? Or do you have some insight into three-stage evolution?¡± Professor Dong looked at Bai Qi in confusion, while Mo Lin suddenly became spirited. Could it be that on Bai Qi¡¯s first visit to the special team, he was going to help them overcome a difficult problem again? ¡°Third stage evolution? Of course not.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand. He had accidentally researched the second stage evolution from the General Terracotta. As for the third stage evolution? He had no ideas at all. Even if he did, he wouldn¡¯t have time to research it now, otherwise, he was afraid that Schuck and the others would quit working immediately. ¡°Then what is it?¡± Although slightly disappointed, Professor Dong didn¡¯t find it strange and continued asking, ¡°You don¡¯t seem like the sort who would wander around aimlessly-¡± Bai Qi grinned sheepishly and said, ¡°I worked on something new recently, but I might be too busy to handle it alone, so I thought I¡¯d ask the special team for help.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± At this, Professor Dong¡¯s interest was piqued. Mo Lin perked up his ears, looking forward eagerly. Bai Four Core, this was how Bai Qi was referred to on the internet. Although it carried a sense of mockery and jealousy, Mo Lin thought it suited him quite well. As such, he was eager to see what extraordinary research Bai Qi was working on that he would seek their help. Thud! Under the astonished gaze of Professor Dong and the others, a metallic armor radiating a silver glow was brought out by Bai Qi. ¡°Is this¡­ is this a mechanical artifact? Leader Bai, you might have come to the wrong place. You should ask for help in the MechWar Department.¡± Seeing this, Mo Lin couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. However, the moment he saw the runes lighting up on it, he closed his mouth. Patting the external armor in front of him, Bai Qi said, ¡°This Rune Mechanical Armor requires knowledge of both mechanics and runes. So, I thought I¡¯d come and ask if anyone was willing to help.¡± Chapter 286 - Chapter 286: Chapter Two Hundred and Eighty-Two: Chapter 286: Chapter Two Hundred and Eighty-Two: Dreamland Study Method ¡°Rune Mechanical Armament?¡± Professor Dong raised an eyebrow and said, ¡°Are you planning to rebuild the Dual Sky Meeh?¡± Initially, Bai Qi had mentioned similar ideas in the White Meeh Analysis Team. Now, seeing that Bai Qi had started to weaponize mechanics and runes, it was not surprising that Professor Dong would make such a conjecture. ¡°Not necessarily.¡± Bai Qi shookhis head, saying, ¡°Isn¡¯t the Spirit-Control Orb about to be distributed? I thought about boosting the power of the Spirit Controllers, so I created this piece of Rune Mechanical armor. I¡¯ve already designed the basic structure, but considering the diversity of beast species, I really lack the energy to focus on the subsequent designs and popularization. I was thinking of asking for your help. Professor Dong.¡± Upon hearing this, Professor Dong understand and was amazed as he examined the foundational design of the Rune Mechanical Armament he accepted from Bai Qi. ¡°Did you research all this recently?¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Yes, I have been working on it for the past few days. It¡¯s a little rushed, and there are still quite a few issues, but it¡¯s not a big deal, we can talk about that later.¡± Mo Lin:¡±¡­¡± He could complete such a complex design in just a few days; were they even of the same species? ¡°I see.¡± Clearly, Professor Dong was used to Bai Qi¡¯s incredible feats. He carefully stored the design and said, ¡°There should be no problem with the runes. Recently, many new research members have been in a slump because of the three-stages evolution, it will be good for them to switch their focus.¡± ¡°However, this also involves knowledge of mechanics, which I am powerless to deal with.¡± Bai Qi smiled at this and said, ¡°I¡¯ve taken care of the mechanics. Professor Chu has agreed to help.¡± Owing to the Rune Mechanical Armament¡¯s focus on mechanics, Bai Qi had approached Professor Chu first. Professor Chu was stunned and even mumbled about starting a new research group on Rune Mechanical Armament. But when Bai Qi mentioned that he would need help from the Rune Department, Professor Chu suddenly fell silent for some reason. Ultimately, Professor Chu agreed to help with the external structure design of the Rune Mechanical Armament, but Bai Qi would have to sort out the runes himself. In addition, since the core patent certificate for the Spirit-Control Orb had been issued, Bai Qi conveniently obtained the Ultimate Engineering knowledge he had longed for from Professor Chu. Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s account, Professor Dong could not help but shake his head, saying, ¡°The old fellow still hasn¡¯t given up on trying to popularize mech warfare to all beasts.¡± ¡°Since old Chu has agreed to you, naturally, there will be no problem on my end. As for Chu¡¯s suggestion of a Rune Mechanical Armament Research Team¡­well, let him deal with it.¡± Saying this, Professor Dong stood up, patted Bai Qi on the shoulder, and said, ¡°I originally thought that in a few years, you would achieve successes not inferior to those of several Great Emperors. Now, it appears that I was too conservative.¡± ¡°Once this Rune Mechanical Armament has been fully popularized, the balance between humans and ferocious beasts may be broken. ¡°Well, isn¡¯t that a bit exaggerated¡­.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in bewilderment. He just wanted to enhance Garulu for Zhuge Chen and fulfill his own obsession. Asking for the help of Professors Chu and Dong was just to find some reliable researchers for the Wuhou Corporation. Why was there talk of establishing a research group again? After Bai Qi explained his original thoughts to Professor Dong, Professor Dong gave a bitter smile and said, ¡°I really don¡¯t know what to say to you. The Zhuge family is really lucky to know you. It seems that the Federation is about to gam another major corporation.¡± ¡°Alright, since the Wuhou Corporation is also involved, just let them take the lead in setting up the research group. I will help you select some people in the next few days. You should also notify old Chu, I think he ¡®ll be quite enthusiastic.¡± ¡°Thankyou, Professor Dong.¡± With the issue resolved, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, packed up the weapon in front of him and bid farewell to the others before leaving. Eager to give Zhuge Chen a reply, he came to the institute first. Now that things were sorted out, he naturally went to inform Zhuge Chen. By the way, delivering the brand new Frozen Armor to Garulu. Not until Bai Qi had left did Mo Lin come to his senses, saying, ¡°I can¡¯t believe I forgot to ask Leader Bai to help with the three-stages evolution. That was a mistake.¡± Given that Bai Qi was able to research Rune Mechanical Armament in a few days, Mo Lin increasingly believed that Bai Qi could also quickly break through the bottleneck of the three-stages evolution. He wanted to catch up with him immediately. ¡°It¡¯s not necessary. When he wants to research it, he will,¡± said Professor Dong with a smile. ¡°You go ahead and help me select some young people with solid basic skills from our group in the next few days. You can also selectively pick a few from the Rune Department to report to the Wuhou Corporation. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go now.¡± Mo Lin nodded. The research potential of the Rune Mechanical Armament was no less than that of the Rune Evolution. Speaking of comprehensiveness, it was even higher. There would definitely be many people willing to participate. In the Bai Villa. Bai Qiucha looked at the paparazzi outside the villa wall who were racking their brains to hide their identities. She turned to Bai Qi, who was now lying comfortably on the sofa, and said, ¡°I wondered why you came to my house for no reason. So, you came here to avoid the paparazzi.¡± Bai Qi shrugged and said, ¡°I had no choice. Today, the Spirit-Control Orb is being released, and my home is entirely blocked by paparazzi. If it weren¡¯t for the snare supervision, I would suspect that they were about to break in directly. Compared to my place, your home is a little safer. Although Bai Qiucha also often had problems with the paparazzi, considering that her teacher often visited her home, these paparazzi were relatively restrained. However, the storm caused by the Spirit-Control Orb was too great. Even with the legendary name of Bai Heguang suppressing it, the crazy paparazzi came to the doorstep of Bai Qiucha¡¯s house. Bai Qi even saw a few flying mounts being used to guard the sky. You should know that now it was already autumn. The cold wind had begun to blow next to Taize Lake. It¡¯s not comfortable to be that high up. Making a living these days was not easy. ¡°But it¡¯s no wonder. The Spirit-Control Orb is indeed shocking.¡± Bai Qiucha smiled and summoned the Thunderstorm Mouse, saying, ¡°Within the Federation, at least a third of the people are talentless, not to mention those Beast Masters who are unable to form contracts because their pets have deserted or died. The appearance of the Spirit-Control Orb is indeed a dream come true for them.¡± Although Bai Qiucha himself was a Beast Master, because of his Spirit Master talent, he could only have the Bone Dragon as his only pet. Despite its significant advantages, sometimes he also envied others who could contract with different beasts. Therefore, Bai Qiucha could truly understand the feelings of those talentless and those whose contract slots were damaged. ¡°Anyway, I¡¯ll lay low at your place for now. Once I finish my busy schedule, this craze should be over.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand and then took out a stylish set of gold armor, saying: ¡°This is the Thunderstorm armor I specifically designed for the Thunderstorm Mouse. It can enhance the Thunderstorm Mouse¡¯s combat power. Consider it rent and meals for the next few days.¡± ¡°Thunderstorm armor?¡± Bai Qiucha took the Thunderstorm armor with a somewhat puzzled expression. Before he could react, Bai Qi tossed him a cell phone. ¡°I¡¯ll probably be in the Secret Realm for the next few days. If anyone is looking for me, remember to take the call for me.¡± Without waiting for Bai Qiucha¡¯s response, Bai Qi disappeared directly into the Secret Realm. So Bai Qi purposely came to his house just to find someone to answer his phone calls? Bai Qiucha sighed helplessly, but still kept the phone, then started researching the Thunderstorm armor. ¡°Thunderstorm Armor? This is an armor to enhance pets. When did Bai Qi come up with this?¡± Looking at this incredibly sophisticated creation in front of him, Bai Qiucha shookhis head, then followed the instructions inside the Thunderstorm Armor to install it on the Thunderstorm Mouse. ¡°Thunderstorm Mouse, how do you feel?¡± After putting on the Thunderstorm Armor, the Thunderstorm Mouse suddenly looked impressive, and even a small metal hammer was installed on its right paw. Thunder? The Thunderstorm Mouse was also curious about its new look. It ran around and then curiously picked up the metal hammer and gently tapped it against Bai Qiucha. In an instant, a powerful thunder and lightning burst from the hammer, directly electrocuting Bai Qiucha until he was charred all over. The Thunderstorm Mouse immediately dropped the hammer from its hand and nervously circled around Bai Qiucha. Thunder! Thunder! ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m fine.¡± Bai Qiucha opened his mouth and let out a puff of black smoke. The powerful physique brought by Spirit Master talent finally came in handy at this time. ¡°This is not strengthening, but rather¡­ abnormal¡­ Secret Realm Base. Bai Qi placed the smart brain containing Ultimate Engineering in front of the silkworm mushrooms and said, ¡°Later, broadcast the content of this smart brain into my dreamland. Make sure it¡¯s complete without any errors, understand?¡± ¡°Erm, I¡¯ll do my best.¡± The silkworm mushrooms nodded somewhat at a loss, looking at the plethora of strange and peculiar mechanical structures on the smart brain, it seriously doubted whether it could create such a complex dreamland. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll leave it to you.¡± Seeing that the silkworm mushrooms understood his command, Bai Qi nodded with satisfaction, then lay inside the healing cabin. Though time in the dream feels faster than the outside world, it¡¯s merely an acceleration of brain signal transmission. Although it can save a lot of learning time, the strain on the body is definitely not small, so it¡¯s safer to lay low in the healing cabin first. If the method of learning in dreams is feasible, he won¡¯t have to worry about not having enough time to study in the future. Soon, silkworm mushrooms followed Bai Qi¡¯s instructions to project the smart brain into the dreamland. To reduce stress, the Silkworm mushrooms specifically reduced the range of the dreamland and focused on creating this smart brain, so it was completed smoothly. Awoo? (It¡¯s really possible? Then this doggo wants it too!) Crack crack. (Epsilon, create a combat dreamland for me too, just project me in it.) Gargle gargle! (Gamma, help Gamma transfer these ingredients and recipes in too.) Blub blub. (The same goes for Delta. Just project this Biology Building in.) Watching the beasts constantly describing their demands, silkworm mushrooms looked distressed but followed their requests and patiently constructed the dreamland. A vine has to bend where it¡¯s under a roof. But what on earth did he do to deserve this¡­ Chapter 287 - Chapter 287: Chapter 283: Confidentiality Agreement Chapter 287: Chapter 283: Confidentiality Agreement ¡°Frost Wolf, use Frostbite!¡± ¡°Fire Claw Sparrow, use Fire Claw!¡± ¡°Great Sun Flower, use Leaf Cutter!¡± One week after the distribution of the Spirit-Control Orbs as well as the free pets was over, the fever for them continued to surge. The streets of Gusu City were teeming with Spirit Controllers battling their pets in temporary battlefields. These individuals, who had initially had no hope of forming a pact with a pet, were experiencing the thrill of commanding a pet in battle for the first time. They would have battled day and night if not for the fear of lowering their pets¡¯ affection for them. Nonetheless, this didn¡¯t prevent them from expressing their gratitude and admiration toward Bai Qi, the inventor of the Spirit-Control Orb. Bai Qi! A sophomore who had managed to change their perceptions of Beast Control multiple times. If the invention of Rune Evolution, which had only impacted the Undead Department and thus had caused only a slight sensation, then with the advent of the Spirit-Control Orb, Bai Qi had truly become a household name in the Federation. The most direct manifestation of this was the erection of Bai Qi¡¯s portrait on the Wall of Fame at Star Mechanics Academy. ¡°Water, fire, plant. Those are indeed the classic attributes for Beast Masters,¡± Bai Qi wrapped himself up warmly and watched the three pets battling on the battlefield, which were almost all of the same kind. Although he complained about the lack of creativity, these three attributes were indeed the most chosen among Beast Masters. Thus, it wasn¡¯t inappropriate for the association to distribute them to the Spirit Controllers. However, they were only Servant Level pets; the Association seemed rather conservative. Frost Wolf, the pre-evolved form of the Arctic Ice Wolf and of a similarly cool temperament. Fire Claw Sparrow and Great Sun Flower were no different, all being mild species, and their evolved forms were no exception. But that was actually a good thing. Pets trained from a lower level were less likely to rebel when they grew stronger. Otherwise, the number of strayed pets in the Federation would increase. ¡°Hey, did you hear? The first Spirit Controller Contest co-organized by the Wuhou Dojo and the Beast Master Association will be held in three days. The winner will receive a mystery prize. Hurry up and sign up!¡± ¡°Damn, a Spirit Controller Contest? Can I show off my skills there?¡± ¡°Howbrazen! Dare to be so bold in my presence!¡± Spirit Controller Contest? The Wuhou Corporation sure responded quickly. Hearing the chatter around him, Bai Qi smiled faintly. He summoned Delta and headed straight for the Association, watching the many Spirit Controllers scrambling towards the Association. ¡°Wind God Winged Dragon? Damn, I was actually standing next to the big shot without even realizing!¡± ¡°Congratulations, you can donate your eyes. Oh wait, no one might even want them.¡± ¡°Tsk, I merely brushed past Bai Qi. Why are you guys so excited?¡± ¡°Then why are you standing where the big shot was just standing?¡± ¡°Hehe¡­ Maybe I can soak in some of the big shot¡¯s aura, it might help with training.¡± ¡°23333¡­¡± Beast Master Association. Bai Qi arrived at the Association¡¯s conference room without any issue and just bumped into President Qin and Luo Xiang on their way out. ¡°Impressive, Bai Qi, you¡¯ve actually arrived early. It seems this Spirit Controller Contest will end perfectly.¡± President Qin glanced at Bai Qi and couldn¡¯t help but tease. Luo Xiang also smiled and added, ¡°After all, he¡¯s four-core drive now, his efficiency should be higher than before.¡± ¡°Please go easy on me, you two.¡± Upon hearing their words, Bai Qi smiled wryly. Thanks to Delta¡¯s Void Echo, Wind God Winged Dragon could travel from the Bai Villa to the Association in just a little time. Bai Qi even had some leisure time to roam around. However, his unusual early arrival led to him being teased. It seemed he should aim to arrive just in time in the future. ¡°Alright, no more teasing.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s expression, President Qin didn¡¯t push it any further. ¡°You¡¯ve heard about the first Spirit Controller Contest, right?¡± ¡°I heard about it on my way here. The announcement came quicker than I expected.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Zhuge Chen had mentioned it before, but Bai Qi didn¡¯t think it would come this quickly. He initially thought they would ride the wave of the Spirit-Control Orbs a little longer. ¡°No choice, someone started a ruckus again.¡± President Qin rolled his eyes irritably. ¡°Zhuge Xu has been to see me. Your Rune Mechanical Armour has obtained the strong support of the Machinery and Rune Departments, and initial production has already begun at Wuhou Corporation¡¯s subsidiary-right?¡± ¡°Well, Wuhou Corporation is moving quickly.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi scratched his head. A week ago, when he had given the basic structure of the Rune Mechanical Armour to Professor Dong and Professor Chu, he hadn¡¯t asked about it again. He had been hiding away at the Secret Realm Base, furiously learning through inhaling the Dreamland vapors from the insects. If it weren¡¯t for Schuck reminding him to check if there were any matters to deal with, he would probably still be sleeping at the base. ¡°I knew it, you¡¯re getting better and better at delegating.¡± President Qin sighed and said, ¡°Your Rune Mechanical Armour has finally fulfilled Professor Chu¡¯s long-held wish. He has teamed up with Professor Dong to help you apply for the patent. This time, it should not be a core patent. It should be classified under the first-tier patents of Rune mechanical devices.¡± ¡°However, I estimate that the profit from the Rune Evolution Armament may exceed all your previous patents.¡± President Qin patted Bai Qi on the shoulder, saying, ¡°In a while, the Thirteenth Bureau is coming over to discuss the supply issue of Rune Mechanical Armour. You might become the youngest military armament designer in Federation history.¡± ¡°Applied for a patent again?¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips and casually nodded his head. Things like patents were just about earning more money. Bai Qi expressed that he had lost interest in small fortunes. It would be better to give him two pieces of mythical resources. Well, speaking of which, would the Thirteenth Bureau bring over Beta¡¯s mythical resource when they came over this time, which would allow him to give the pets a boost? ¡°You really are¡­¡± Seeing this, President Qin sighed and walked into the conference room first, saying, ¡°Before the people from the Thirteenth Bureau arrive, I want to discuss the Spirit Controller Battle Competition with you.¡± ¡°Spirit Controller Battle Competition?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi was stunned. A bad premonition rose in his heart, and his face fell even further after hearing President Qin¡¯s words. ¡°As the developer of the Spirit Control Orb, you are definitely participating in the first Spirit Controller Battle Competition in Federation history. So, I have discussed with Zhuge Xu and we have put you in the referee team.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you just need to preside over the final battle and the final award ceremony.¡± Seeing President Qin with a look of ¡°I have considered everything for you¡±, Bai Qi sighed helplessly, saying, ¡°Well then, can I refuse?¡± ¡°What do you think?¡± Abrilliant smile appeared on President Qin¡¯s face, and he pointed to Luo Xiang next him, saying, ¡°Since Gusu City is the first city to host the Spirit Controller Battle Competition, both the Beast Master Association and the Federation have sent representatives. Well, Luo Xiang, like you, is also in the referee group. You have company.¡± Luo Xiang walked over to Bai Qi and said with a smile, ¡°To be honest, though I knew it was inevitable, I did not expect us to become colleagues so soon. It seems like the burden on my shoulders will soon fall onto yours.¡± ¡°Thank you¡­¡± Bai Qi glanced at both of them wordlessly. Suddenly he remembered something and asked, ¡°What about the Federation? Is the Thirteenth Bureau coming?¡± ¡°For a competition of historical significance like this, the Thirteenth Bureau will naturally participate.¡± Just then, a familiar voice came from the door. Bai Qi turned his head and found that it wasn¡¯t anyone else but Yi Yu himself. ¡°Minister Yi, long time no see.¡± As a greeting, President Qin nodded at Yi Yu, and then gestured him to sit down. ¡°Sorry, I ran into some issues on the way, so I am a bit late.¡± Yi Yu bowed slightly to a few people with an expression of regret, then looked at Luo Xiang and said, ¡°Master Luo, I didn¡¯t get the chance to thank you for the last time at the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, I didn¡¯t expect to meet you here.¡± ¡°It was just a mission, no need to thank me.¡± Luo Xiang responded with a slight smile, and then stepped aside, leaving Bai Qi to take the center stage. Yi Yu also didn¡¯t want to beat around the bush. He directly took out a metal box and handed it to Bai Qi, saying, ¡°Here is the mythical resource I promised to give you, Bai Qi. With this, our deal is complete.¡± Sure enough, the mythical resource has been brought over! Looking at the box Yi Yu had pushed toward him, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. He directly accepted it, and was about to give it a look when he suddenly realized that the eyes of the three people in the conference room were all focused on him. He felt slightly awkward, scratched his head, held back his curiosity, and put it away. Seeing this, Yi Yu didn¡¯t find it strange. He smiled and said, ¡°Now that the transaction is over, let¡¯s return to the main matter.¡± ¡°This time, in addition to representing the Thirteenth Bureau to participate in the first Spirit Controller Battle Competition in Gusu City, I also represent Director Wang to inquire about your views on the production and selling responsibility of the Spirit-Control Orb.¡± ¡°However, when I left, according to Xia Yan, it seems that you, Bai Qi, have already made a choice?¡± Bai Qi nodded his head. Given the relationship between Xia¡¯s Group and the Thirteenth Bureau, they must have communicated in advance. Now they were asking him just to go through the procedure. ¡°In that case, I will report as it is. Next, there is another matter.¡± With a serious look on his face, Yi Yu took out a document and solemnly handed it to Bai Qi. ¡°Director Wang takes the matter of Rune Mechanical Armour very seriously and hopes to include it in the Federation Military¡¯s military industrial product list. Considering the current situation of the Federation, we need you to sign a confidentiality agreement.¡± ¡°A confidentiality agreement?¡± Looking at Yi Yu with bewilderment, Bai Qi saw that both President Qin and Luo Xiang had a look of understanding on their faces, as if they had anticipated this. ¡°That¡¯s right, the Rune Mechanical Armour has entered the field of warfare. So, we can¡¯t disclose your identity like we did with the Spirit-Control Orb. It would attract too much attention from the tribes.¡± Yi Yu nodded, handed Bai Qi another stack of documents, and said, ¡°Just to be safe, we have created a false identity for you to apply for the patent for the Rune Mechanical Armour. We also have colleagues going to handle the other people in the know.¡± ¡°But we, the Thirteenth Bureau, can only try to limit the spread of this information. You, Bai Qi, still need to be cautious.¡± As Bai Qi listened to what Yi Yu was saying, a look of surprise gradually appeared on his face. Why does it feel like the situation is getting out of hand? Chapter 288 - Chapter 288: Chapter 284: Void Pupil Amber Chapter 288: Chapter 284: Void Pupil Amber Bai Qi took the confidentiality agreement and briefly looked it over, discerning from the wording the importance that the Federation placed on this matter. ¡°Actually, the Federation has never stopped researching this type of universal mechanical armor, especially after you suggested the layout of rune mechanics, Bai Qi. A lot of people have already started related research, it¡¯s just that I didn¡¯t expect you to be a step ahead.¡± Yi Yu laughed and said, ¡°You really don¡¯t need to be nervous, Bai Qi. This confidentiality agreement is just to avoid the worst-case scenario. Normally it won¡¯t be needed.¡± ¡°Oh I see¡­¡± Bai Qi nodded, no longer worrying about the issue of identity. He thought for a moment, then asked again, ¡°Given this, does the producer of the rune mechanical armor need to be changed?¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s too late for a change now, isn¡¯t it?¡± Yi Yu laughed once more and said, ¡°The Thirteenth Bureau has already signed a military supply agreement with the Wuhou Corporation. They¡¯ll be responsible for producing the rune mechanical armor.¡± ¡°As for providing them to Spirit Controllers, Director Wang thinks it¡¯s fine, but there should be some restrictions regarding the level of weapon destruction.¡± ¡°By the way, the next time you have research results, Bai Qi, I hope you can contact the Federation or the Association first. This will reduce the workload for all of us.¡± Hearing Yi Yu¡¯s words, Bai Qi coughed awkwardly a couple of times and said reluctantly, ¡°Should I report it now?¡± ¡°Do you really have a new study?¡± suddenly not able to sit still anymore, President Qin, who had always been quiet, asked, ¡°Weren¡¯t you studying rune mechanical armor recently?¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t that a week ago?¡± President Qin: ¡°¡­¡± So, your units of time for research projects are weeks rather than years? ¡°President Qin, I think we should just lock Bai Qi in the Six Tower and let him focus on research, his Beast Master activity really isn¡¯t suitable for him.¡± Seeing the way Bai Qi looked like he thought this was a given, Luo Xiang suddenly chimed in, glanced at the silent Yi Yu nearby and said, ¡°If worst comes to worst, lock him in the Thirteenth Bureau.¡± ¡°I thinkthat would work.¡± President Qin sounded quite convinced. It¡¯s dangerous to let such a person run around freely. Who knows who might kidnap him one day. Instead of that, it¡¯s better to confine him. Yes, this plan is feasible. ¡°Bai Qi, why don¡¯t you first tell us what new thing you have come up with?¡± Seeing the situation, Yi Yu laughed and asked. ¡°Actually, it¡¯s nothing. I have just designed some Spirit-Control Orbs specific to different attribute pets. In theory, it could increase the probability of contracted pets.¡± Bai Qi took out several Spirit-Control Orbs of different colors and said, ¡°Originally I planned to just have a bit of fun with it. But since you guys brought it up, I thought I¡¯d showyou.¡± ¡°So, it¡¯s like an improved version of Spirit-Control Orbs.¡± Yi Yu took the orb and looked it over, ¡°I get the general idea. I will report back to Director Wang.¡± After saying this, Yi Yu paused and took out a phone, saying, ¡°This phone is connected through Snare. It¡¯s the best way to avoid eavesdropping. If you have any new research or need patent application, you can directly contact me using this phone.¡± Connection via Snare, isn¡¯t that a private line? Damn, it¡¯s getting bigger and bigger. Bai Qi took the phone, toyed with it for a while, then put it away. ¡°So yeah, I thinkyour problem has pretty much been resolved, so now let¡¯s discuss the Spirit Controller competition.¡± President Qin gave a light cough, drawing everyone¡¯s attention. He said, ¡°The enthusiasm for Spirit Controller competitions is quite high right now. After this competition, it would probably even become more popular. The Association¡¯s idea is that the Federation should best issue a bill on the competition between Spirit Controllers and Beast Masters, to avoid some unnecessary conflicts.¡± Yi Yu nodded and said, ¡°Director Wang has mentioned this to me before leaving. The draft has already been¡­ ¡± They were deep in discussion, while Bai Qi, who had little interest in the matter, had become a bit drowsy. Indeed, studying was more enjoyable¡­ ¡°Epsilon, continue to deploy the Dreamland.¡± God knows how much time had passed, Bai Qi who had been dozing off, was suddenly startled awake by the sound of a chair being pushed back. He lifted his head to find that the sun was about to set. It appeared that President Qin and Yi Yu had just completed their discussion. Damn, he vaguely remembered it being morning when he had arrived. Feeling his stomach starting to protest, Bai Qi asked, ¡°Can I go now?¡± ¡°Get away quickly, you¡¯re of no use.¡± President Qin glared at him, but there was no sign of annoyance on his face. After producing so many research results in a row, even if Bai Qi was a Four Stage Beast Master, he surely couldn¡¯t hold up. So during their discussion, all three of them chose to ignore Bai Qi, allowing him to take a break. ¡°Ok, so I will go now.¡± Having studied in the Dreamland for so long, Bai Qi felt refreshed and was planning to head home and put into practice what he¡¯d learned. But, before that, he needed to go back and use this Mythical Level resource on Beta. In the three weeks back in Gusu City, he had been harassed by Beta countless times, and needed to shut it up urgently. With that thought, Bai Qi hastened his steps and left. ¡°Well then, I won¡¯t intrude on you two any longer.¡± Seeing Bai Qi leave, Yi Yu didn¡¯t linger any longer. He said, ¡°I have some matters to deal with. I will appear on time for the Spirit Controller competition.¡± ¡°Alright, Minister Yi, thank you foryour efforts.¡± President Qin nodded and escorted Yi Yu out of the meeting room before returning to his office with Luo Xiang. ¡°The headquarters specifically sent you over; it can¡¯t only be for the Spirit Controller competition, right?¡± Hearing President Qin¡¯s inquiry, Luo Xiang shrugged his shoulders and chuckled, ¡°Looks like I can¡¯t keep secrets from you.¡± ¡°Recently, several Inheritance Secret Realms have appeared in the Western Region. Although we haven¡¯t had time to verify their authenticity, several corporations in the area have already taken action. Bai Chuanqi also believes their credibility is high, so they asked me to bring Bai Qi along to try our luck.¡± ¡°Inheritance Secret Realm? Are they human or¡­¡± At President Qin¡¯s words, he frowned slightly. After seeing Luo Xiang¡¯s smile, he immediately understood. ¡°Do you know whose Inheritance Secret Realm it is?¡± Luo Xiang shook his head and said, ¡°We can¡¯t be sure yet, but based on the information we¡¯ve gathered, it might be an Inheritance Secret Realm from Mythical Creatures.¡± ¡°Mythical Creatures¡­¡± President Qin nodded and said, ¡°No wonder the headquarters wants you to go there. But is it too early for Bai Qi, at his current level, to enter the Mythical Secret Realm?¡± ¡°Inheritance Secret Realms are not that dangerous. Comparatively, it¡¯s more troublesome outside.¡± Luo Xiang¡¯s face showed a teasing smile as he said, ¡°Actually, it might be more suitable for Bai Qi to go. After all, he¡¯s young. If he does something rash, it would be understandable.¡± ¡°I see.¡± President Qin nodded seriously and said, ¡°But, you¡¯d better keep an eye on Bai Qi for me. Otherwise, it would be too late to regret anything if something really happens.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let anything happen to Bai Qi. If something really does happen, we will still have Bai Chuanqi.¡± ¡°I wasn¡¯t referring to Bai Qi¡­¡± ¡°I understand¡­¡± Secret Realm Base. Under Beta¡¯s expectant gaze, Bai Qi opened the metal box that Yi Yu gave him. A golden amber that looked like an eyeball appeared before both him and his four pets. Awoo? (This is a legendary resource? How come it doesn¡¯t look any different from the candy that Gamma made?) Beta leaned forward for a sniff and looked visibly disappointed. Crunch crunch. (Boss, seems like this amber is a kind of seal. The real item is the pupil inside.) Bai Qi nodded. Given his current relationship with the Thirteenth Bureau, there was no need for them to play dirty tricks in this respect. After all, when he was just a lowly Second Stage Beast Master, the Thirteenth Bureau had already generously given him Crystal Dragon Bone, a mythical resource. This amber in terms of rarity would only be higher, not lower. Bai Qi sought a description of this amber in the metal box and indeed found one at the bottom. [Name]: Void Pupil Amber [Level]: Mythical [Description]: Spiritual. This is believed to originate from the Three-eyed Civilization that preceded humans. The third eye of a creature from the Three-eyed Civilization is the source of their power, and their abilities are diverse. Three-eyed Civilization? So this thing is an antique? Well, it shouldn¡¯t be expired, right? Bai Qi examined the Void Pupil Amber with some doubts. Meanwhile, Schuck had already found related records of the Three-eyed Civilization. ¡°According to the records, the Three-eyed Civilization actually has some connection with humans as well. However, since no one with similar talents has appeared in the past few millennia, not many people believe this.¡± ¡°But one thing is certain, creatures of the Three-eyed Civilization are very proficient in spiritual attacks. This thing should be fine.¡± Bai Qi nodded and handed the Void Pupil Amber to Husky, asking, ¡°So, want to try it? If you don¡¯t want to, lean give it to someone else.¡± Awoo! (Eat, why not eat!) Perhaps concerned that Bai Qi would really give the Void Pupil Amber to other beasts, Beta swallowed the amber without even waiting for Bai Qi¡¯s response. ¡°You dimwit, at least wait until I¡¯m ready.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi hastily activated the Evolution Egg, while Gamma skillfully extended its tentacles and began to replenish Bai Qi¡¯s energy. However, this time, Bai Qi didn¡¯t consume much energy. According to Alpha¡¯s experience, it seemed that they had not managed to evolve to the King-level. ¡°Upgrading to King-level really isn¡¯t easy¡­¡± Bai Qi licked his lips, comforting himself a bit, but he still felt a pang of regret. After all, it was an antique. He had thought it would have some special effect, but it turned out he was overthinking. Come to think of it, the fact that Alpha could evolve to King-level so early, aside from the help of mythical resources, Power of Death was another crucial factor. It wouldn¡¯t be easy to replicate this. Chapter 289 - Chapter 289: Chapter 285: Great Might Heavenly Dragon? Chapter 289: Chapter 285: Great Might Heavenly Dragon? Looking at the gradually calming Golden Egg in front of him, Bai Qi then turned to Gamma, asking, ¡°Gamma, how¡¯s the balance between Holy Light and Evil Power coming along recently?¡± Kapu Kapu. (It¡¯s almost adapted, but if it gets hit by a spirit force again, Gamma is a little worried.) ¡°I see¡­¡± Nodding upon hearing this, Bai Qi in the past three weeks since he returned to Gusu City, besides Gamma continuously eating to amass energy, he was training to improve the proficiency of his Twin-Life Contract. After adding the wormwood, he trained with even fewer restrictions, so there must have been substantial improvements. ¡°Since the Evolution Egg also refreshed the cooldown for Golden Cicada Shelling, we don¡¯t have to worry about failures. Let¡¯s have you enhanced as well.¡± Kapu Kapu. (Gamma will listen to the master.) Gamma nodded and swallowed the Light Spirit Holy Diamond that Bai Qi handed him, then activated the Evolution Egg. The energy consumption this time was even less than that of the Husky just now. However, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t surprised. According to the theory of high-level genetics and his previous experience with the Evolution Egg, when a pet¡¯s genes undergo significant changes during the fusion of new attributes or racial evolution, it consumes a large amount of physical strength. But now, Gamma¡¯sbody already had the ¡°Light Gene¡±. Naturally, melding with the Light Spirit Holy Diamond of the same light attribute would not require such high energy consumption. Similarly, Beta just merged with the Void Pupil Amber so easily it must be for a similar reason. With both pets entering their eggs one after the other, Bai Qi finally had some free time. However, the wormwood by his side couldn¡¯t help but ask: ¡°Hero, I can¡¯t help but wonder why they¡¯ve all turned into eggs?¡± ¡± Hm? You mean the Evolution Egg?¡± Bai Qi was stunned for a moment. Looking at Wormwood¡¯s blank face, he remembered that recently, he had only been asking Wormwood to assist in dream creation and had not had the time to brush up on the Evolution Egg. ¡°Ahem, we can do away with the explanations, let¡¯s just let you experience it directly.¡± Upon concluding, under the astonished gaze of Wormwood, a golden eggshell directly enveloped it. After thinking for a moment, he straightforwardly enclosed Alpha and Delta too. ¡°Consider this a vacation for you. Hmm, next time I¡¯ll see if I can enter the dream before using the Evolution Egg, so they won¡¯t conflict.¡± Looking at the five Golden Eggs neatly arranged around him, Bai Qi satisfyingly nodded, then moved a lounging chair over, grabbed his personal computer, and started leisurely reading Ultimate Engineering. It¡¯s been a while since I¡¯ve been able to read a book this peacefully. It¡¯s comfortable without people bothering me- Kacha. Just as Bai Qi was engrossed in learning, a crisp sound of an eggshell breaking attracted his attention. Before he could see where the sound came from, he felt a terrifying spirit storm sweeping towards him. ¡°This feeling, as I thought, it¡¯s Beta and the others who¡¯ve awakened first¡­¡± Struggling to pull out a metal helmet and putting it on, Bai Qi finally felt a bit better, but he would occasionally feel some minor impacts. The Mind Helmet, created by Schuck to prevent being accidentally injured by that idiot Beta, although it couldn¡¯t completely defend like that helmet from a certain movie about a robotic cop, blocking around seventy to eighty percent is still feasible. However, Beta obviously realized his mistake and quickly retracted his Spirit Force. At the same time, Bai Qi received a few pieces of information. [Skill Name]: Insight into Everything [Skill Level]: Super [Skill Introduction]: Spiritual, discern the essence of things, clear the deceptive fog and illusions, the strengths and weaknesses of all things, all can be seen in my heart. ¡°Insight into Everything? Is this thing in the Skill Atlas?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion as he couldn¡¯t recall a Super Skill with this name existing in the list of skills disclosed by the Federation. But looking at this skill¡¯s description, it seems like an upgrade from Mind¡¯s Eye. Discerning the essence and seeing through illusions are both similar to the original Mind¡¯s Eye skill. However, illuminating the strengths and weaknesses of all things, could this skill see through the weaknesses of everything? If so, that would be fun. Thinking about how Beta could precisely identify all enemies¡¯ weaknesses in the future, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but smile. His attention was soon drawn away by another piece of information in his mind. [Skill Name]: Demon Subduing Mantra [Skill Level]: Super [Skill Introduction]: Spiritual, uses the sound of true words to directly attack the soul, which can cause great spiritual shock to the enemy, as well as inspire the morale of allies. Another Super Skill not listed in the Skill Atlas. Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched slightly as he looked at the golden eggshells, which had all shattered but were still quietly suspended in the air. He could guess who had named these abilities. Although he had no evidence, the names of these two abilities were filled with the aura of Buddhism, completely different from the culture of this world. Bai Qi wouldn¡¯t believe it if they weren¡¯t related to Buddhist scriptures. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me it¡¯s evolving into a monk wolf?¡± Thinking about Beta, after shaving his head, reading scriptures in a dead- serious manner, Bai Qi felt goosebumps all over his body. Boom! Suddenly, the Golden Egg exploded, but the eggshell fragments didn¡¯t scatter everywhere. Instead, they slowly rotated around the Husky under the control of an invisible force, gradually turning into liquid energy. Subsequently, they traced out six strange runes in the air. ¡°Six-Syllable Truth Mantra? Oh no, it¡¯s really going to become a monk¡­¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but sigh and hold his forehead, not because he had any objections to Buddhism, but because mixing Beta with passive Buddhist abilities was simply making him into a live version of Monk Tang. If I had known earlier, I would have taught him ¡°Great Majestic Dragon¡±, it also mixes Buddhism, but it¡¯s clearly much more combative. The phenomenon in the sky didn¡¯t last long, the energy formed by the Six- Syllable Truth Mantra returned into the Husky, and Bai Qi finally saw Beta¡¯s new appearance. His previous disappointed face twisted hilariously. Wheeze¡­ Finally, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh out loud, while the robotic face of Schuck also twisted weirdly. Aroo? (Has the human gone mad?) Beta looked at Bai Qi puzzledly, instinctively utilized the Insight into Everything to peek into Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts, but he was completely defenseless after seeing his own appearance on the mirror Schuck created. Arooo! (I, my head, how can there be such a thing on my head!) Previously, where Beta¡¯s forehead bore three scars, a vertical pupil appeared. The pupil faintly emitted a shimmering blue light as it opened and closed. It looked incredibly handsome. However, for some reason, having such a good-looking vertical pupil on Beta¡¯s face looked terribly odd, creating a sense of disharmony. ¡°According to records, creatures of the Three-eyed Civilization weren¡¯t born with a third eye. It seems to have formed after the use of some special substance. Looking at the current situation, it should be the Void Pupil Amber.¡± Schuck analyzed the history of the vertical pupil calmly. Just as he was preparing to console his own superior consciousness, Beta¡¯s face suddenly revealed a soft smile of happiness. Awooo- (My new look is so cool!) Schuck: ¡°¡­¡± Bai Qi: ¡°¡­¡± Seeing Beta in such self-admiration, Bai Qi was also rendered speechless. To be honest, as long as Beta wasn¡¯t acting strangely, his serious Arctic Ice Wolf face combined with the vertical pupil was indeed very handsome. Yet for some reason, whenever Bai Qi saw Beta with three eyes, he would always think of a three-eyed dog owner. Well, that big shot wouldn¡¯t come over to kill Beta for mocking his image, right? ¡°How do you feel after evolving?¡± Bai Qi cleared his throat, managing to bring Beta back from his self-admiration. After a brief moment of sensing, Beta voluntarily reported his current status to Bai Qi. [Name]: War Apostle (Beta) [Nature]: Mechanical/Spiritual (Spirit Power Variation) [Growth Level]: Four-Stage, Five-Level [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord [Racial Skills]: Mechanical Lord (Super Level ¨C Skilled), Mechanical Heart (Super level ¨C Beginner), Insight into Everything (Super Level ¨C Proficient), Demon Subduing Mantra (Super Level ¨C Proficient), Thunder Flame Power (High Level ¨C Skilled), Electric Resistance (Intermediate ¨C Perfect) [Energy Value]: 1E8200W [Condition]: Evolvable ¡°I see, the Demonic Roar and Soul Whisper abilities merged into one aggressive super skill. Worth it, definitely worth it.¡± The Demon Subduing Mantra, a super skill that attacked the soul directly, was sure to have a significant impact. Compared to the previously supportive abilities, this was clearly a win. And it seemed like the power of the Great Mighty Dragon. The most important thing was, it finally shut Beta up. Having gained two super skills simultaneously, Beta was feeling more than delighted, itching to find an opponent to fight against straight away. But it was a pity that the other four pets were still incubating inside the Golden Egg, showing no signs of waking up. Aroooo! (Human, organize another resource contest now. I can¡¯t wait any longer.) Beta¡¯s three eyes blinked in unison, eyeing the four Golden Eggs in front of him keenly, his profound spirit power unrestrained. He seemed ready for a fight as soon as one of the eggs hatched. Perhaps sensing Beta¡¯s intention, one of the Golden Eggs suddenly cracked open. It was not Gamma as Bai Qi had anticipated, but a vigilant Alpha. Creak creak. (Boss, I just sensed a strong wave of spirit power. Are we under attack?) Bai Qi nudged at Beta and said, ¡°It¡¯s okay, Beta just leveled up. Hey, Beta, why don¡¯t you practice with Alpha?¡± Aroo? (Did I just say something?) Beta pretended to be clueless and switched his attention. He no longer had the aura of regarding the world with scorn. On the contrary, Alpha now looked interested, a hint of barely discernible battle intent flashed in his eyes. Spiritual opponents were indeed rare. However, just before Alpha could challenge Beta, another Golden Egg cracked open. Simultaneously, from within, brilliant Holy Light shone forth. Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately stood up and looked at the gradually cracking Golden Egg with anticipation. After seeing the transparent figure shining with light inside and receiving the transmitted information, he couldn¡¯t help but pump his fist. It was exactly as he expected¡­ Chapter 290 - Chapter 290: Chapter 286: The Skill Holder Chapter 290: Chapter 286: The Skill Holder The previously half-person tall golden egg was slowly supported by a beam of white light, and a crystalline body with wings stood up from within the golden egg- [Skill Name]: Diamond Body [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Description): Transformation series, convert the body into a light jewel attribute to resist most physical attacks and energy attacks. Note: It can only be used in the Holy Light State. Looking at Gamma¡¯s handsome new posture, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but smile. Despite initially only being a speculation, it was thankfully confirmed that Gamma truly obtained the ability to turn into diamonds after merging with the Light Spirit Holy Diamond, and the level was much higher than he had expected. A super skill from the transformation series, his Diamond Body would undoubtedly boast strong defenses however you looked at it. Kapupuku! (Master, why has Gamma turned into this!) Unlike Bai Qi, Gamma was horrified by his new appearance. As an innocent blob, Gamma expressed his inability to accept his new form. With a skill that couldn¡¯t easily change shape, how could he devour food in large mouthfuls! ¡°Why don¡¯t you try absorbing back the energy of Holy Light with the Twin-Life Contract?¡± Gamma nodded and withdrew all of his body¡¯s Power of Holy Light back into the Twin-Life Contract. His previously indestructible diamond body abruptly softened and turned back into his blob form. Kapupuku- (Great, Gamma can eat again-) ¡°You just ate a Mythical Level resource and it¡¯s still not enough, really¡­¡± Bai Qi rubbed Gamma, and then began to check Gamma¡¯s condition. [Name]: Twin Devourer (Gamma) [Nature]: Holy Light/Evil Power (Physical Mutations) [Growth Level]: Fourth Stage Level Three [Bloodline Level]: High-Level Lord [Race Skills]: Holy Light ¨C Holy Shock (Super Level ¨C Beginner), Diamond Body (Super Level ¨C Beginner); Evil Power ¨C Scorched Earth (Super Level ¨C Proficient), Life Energy Conversion (Super Level ¨C Proficient), Energy Shunt (High Level ¨C Proficient), Deadly Poison Aura (High Level ¨C Perfect); Common ¨C Twin-Life Contract (Super Level ¨C Beginner), Elemental Resistance (High Level ¨C Proficient), Physical Resistance (High Level ¨C Proficient), Bloodsucking Aura (High Level ¨C Perfect), Golden Cicada Shelling (Super Level ¨C Beginner), Split (Mid Level ¨C Proficient); [Energy Value]: 5E8800W [Condition]: Evolvable ¡°Well, not a word about anything else, Gamma is absolutely the skill holder in the team, with this much quantity¡­¡± Looking at Gamma¡¯s ever-growing skill bar, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue. He patiently organized Gamma¡¯s skills according to the usage conditions. ¡°There are a little less Holy Light skills. Indeed, it¡¯s very easy to experience a situation of imbalance. It seems that in the future, we need to pay attention to materials of the Holy Light series.¡± Bai Qi slightly nodded, but he couldn¡¯t help but recall the remaining two angels of the Bo Ge family. I wonder if we¡¯ll have a chance to meet them in the future. I kind of miss them now. I miss them even at the first encounter- After Gamma woke up, Delta and Wormgrass also crawled out of the golden egg one after another. Delta was fine, quickly being attracted by Gamma¡¯s new skill, but Wormgrass, who experienced the golden egg for the first time, was astounded, focusing on the changes in his body. ¡°My body seems to have merged more perfectly?¡± Wormgrass looked at his increasingly well-integrated insect body and plant body in surprise, apparently having some trouble understanding. Awuwuwu¡­ (After all, it¡¯s still young. It¡¯s just a fusion with plants. There¡¯s nothing surprising about that.) Seeing Wormgrass¡¯s reaction, Beta immediately displayed a senior¡¯s mentality, completely forgetting his behavior when he was forced to integrate the mechanical prosthetics. He was determined to detach it by gnashing his teeth¡­ ¡°So, how is it? Following me is not bad, right.¡± Bai Qi patted Wormgrass, saying, ¡°Although you¡¯re currently in a perfect symbiotic state, the insect body and the plant body have not completely fused. But with the Evolution Egg, this problem doesn¡¯t exist.¡± Upon hearing that, Wormgrass realized. Although the degree was not great, he still felt the changes in his body. Especially the core of the Knowledge Ancient Tree which was spread throughout his body after he ate it, it seemed to be slowly absorbed. Not mentioning himself, after just a bit of time, why did the aura of the schizophrenic Double-headed Wolf and the blob that knew only to eat was becoming stronger? Is that weird egg such a marvel? Wormgrass instantly realized the benefits of following Bai Qi. He was thoroughly convinced by Bai Qi. The Evolution Egg that could quickly make him stronger, and the four big guys who appeared they could put up a fight guarding him, this place, no matter how you look at it, it was much safer than that valley. Yes, let¡¯s stick with Bai Qi. ¡°Epsilon, I¡¯m at your service, big brother!¡± ¡°You¡¯re sensible.¡± Seeing Wormgrass completely submitting himself, Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily. Although the Cordyceps hasn¡¯t yet displayed much battle strength, its dream creation ability indeed was a cut above the rest. Apart from helping him save more time, Bai Qi also found that after leaving the dreamland, the rate of growth of his spirit power surpassed significantly that of drinking the Phantom Spirit potion. It makes sense since the Phantom Spirit potion is, after all, made from the pollen of the Dream Vine. Currently, he had directly caught a symbiotic Dream Vine to customize the dreamland, so naturally, its effect was much stronger. As for the means of attack¡­ Bai Qi looked at the Cordyceps impersonating a fawning face with colorful vines, and several ideas immediately popped up in his mind. Methods of harming people through dreams abounded in his previous life. Dream Theft Space. Moony Read. Murder in Dreams¡­ Cough, I mixed shows, this doesn¡¯t count. ¡°Nonetheless, no matter what, the reality degree of this dreamland needs to be improved first so that the effect can be better. Speaking of dreams¡­¡± Bai Qi grasped the Cordyceps and said, ¡°Epsilon, can you actively peek into my memory?¡± The Cordyceps was startled upon hearing this, it shook its head frantically and said, ¡°Big brother, don¡¯t misunderstand. I only created that dreamland by guiding your thoughts. I did not see your memories.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not talking about that. I¡¯m asking you if you can recreate the scenes in my memories.¡± The Cordyceps paused momentarily, then replied hesitantly, ¡°Generally speaking, I need to see an actual object myself before I can place it in the dreamland. I can also actively incorporate the forms that once appeared in dreams, but the outcome might be worse.¡± Bai Qi nodded. It was said that thoughts during the day lead to dreams at night, and the Cordyceps¡¯ ability was much the same as he understood it, just that it formed a dream by exploiting whoever was the victim¡¯ s thoughts. For example, when he was dragged into the dreamland by Cordyceps for the first time, the first impression of Jack was a product of his subconscious. The F4 that came later were born because of his associations. However, it would be enough to actively recreate the previously seen creatures. ¡°Set aside learning for now. Give me a long dream. I want to share some stuff with you.¡± Bai Qi paused for a moment, then said, ¡°Presumably, you can also incorporate your own form into the dream, right?¡± The Cordyceps nodded and said, ¡°Of course I can.¡± ¡°Then it¡¯s settled.¡± Bai Qi nodded with satisfaction, then looked at the Husky and Gamma, and said, ¡°It¡¯s perfect that both of you have leveled up. Why not have a friendly competition?¡± Aowu? (Competition? Are we fighting for resources?) Beta was full of confidence, wishing the arrangement of resources could start right now, but his battle flags went down when he saw Alpha who was eager for action behind Bai Qi. Aowu¡­ (A competition is also not bad¡­) He almost forgot about this militant entity. The situation was worse than it seemed. Playing it safe for a few days was best. Once he leveled up to King- level, he was going to thrash this smelly bone a good one. ¡°Are you sure you want to fight here, Beast Master?¡± Just as Bai Qi was preparing to bring his twin pets to the battlefield, Schuck suddenly reminded him which jogged his memory. He almost forgot that he wasn¡¯t at the headquarters. Without the Green Dragon Secret Realm, this free battlefield, he couldn¡¯t let these brats go at it. Even if we leave aside the issue whether Gamma will self-destruct or not, just Schuck¡¯s Mechanical Lord was enough to disassemble the Secret Realm Base a few times. ¡°Tsk, had I known earlier, I would have bluffed Nicholas over.¡± Bai Qi immediately felt some regret, sighed helplessly, and said, ¡°Never mind, let¡¯s ask the president later if there is any suitable place for mid-high level beasts to fight. Those high-stage Beast Masters can¡¯t always avoid combat, right?¡± ¡°Theoretically speaking, they should be able to.¡± Schuck nodded and said, ¡°However, before that, I want to try out a skill.¡± ¡°Try a skill? Schuck, did you also get a new skill? Why didn¡¯t I see it?¡± Bai Qi was a bit confused at his words, but Schuck obviously did not want to waste his words. He directly split into ten mechanical constructs, then under Bai Qi¡¯s curious gaze, stretched out his claws. Suddenly, flames spewed out from Schuck¡¯s claws, instantly enveloping the bodies of the mechanical constructs. They illuminated with radiant light, as if some special transformation was taking place. Boom! Accompanied by an explosion, the mechanical constructs suddenly burst open, only to be swallowed up by Gamma in no time. Aowu? (Is this a new method of explosion? The effect doesn¡¯t seem good, does it?) Beta, suspicious, looked at its separate consciousness, apparently not understanding Schuck¡¯s purpose either. Schuck, however, still had no intention of explaining, instead he adjusted the output strength of the flame and tried again. Boom! Boom! Boom!¡­ After a series of explosions, the last mechanical construct finally survived. The flame that had originally cloaked its surface slowly retreated into the mechanical body until it completely disappeared. ¡°Is this all?¡± Looking at the completely unchanged mechanical tool, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit disappointed. It was only when Schuck made him touch the mechanical tool that he suddenly came to a realization. [Name]: Sweeping Robot [Nature): Mechanical [Bloodline Level]: Mid-level Servant [Introduction]: This mechanical entity is dedicated to cleaning. Its body, constructed from Etherium Liquid Gold, enables it to perform cleaning tasks better. ¡°A mid-level servant mechanical beast¡­¡± ¡°Schuck, can you perform a Spiritual Awakening now?!¡± Chapter 291 - Chapter 291: Chapter 287: Mechanical Spiritual Awakening Chapter 291: Chapter 287: Mechanical Spiritual Awakening Spiritual Awakening ¡ª it was one of the important indicators that distinguished the Mechanical Engineering Department from Rune Puppets and Meeh Armors. Unlike the spirits of Equipment System pets that emerged slowly over time, the Mechanical Engineering Department could perform a special and exclusive Spiritual Awakening, transforming cold, lifeless machines into sentient beings. However, the Federation had always held exclusive control over this Spiritual Awakening method. Everything from war machines to civilian tools went through the Spiritual Awakening ritual under the supervision of a dedicated Federation agency. Now, had Shuck also acquired the ability to perform Spiritual Awakening? Shuck released the sweeping robot and said, ¡°I¡¯m not very skilled yet, but I think I¡¯ve got it.¡± Having received confirmation from Shuck, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. A machine, once having undergone Spiritual Awakening, showed a drastic difference in combat power and potential compared to its pre-awakening state. Now that Shuck had acquired this ability, could he not build an entire iron battalion for Bai Qi? Would he once again become the man behind the Machinery Emperor? Hum, why did this development seem familiar, and why did he have a bad feeling about it? Just as Bai Qi was about to gloat, Shuck timely poured cold water on his excitement, ¡°But this form of awakening consumes my Mechanical Spark. I can¡¯t use it consecutively, or else it will harm my Origin.¡± Just as he expected, there¡¯s no such thing as a free lunch. Bai Qi sighed, looked at the sweeping robot in front of him, and said, ¡°In that case, we must carefully select the candidates for awakening. We mustn¡¯t waste it.¡± ¡°But it¡¯s surprising that the Mechanical Spark is the source of awakening. It¡¯s strange that this information never leaked out over all these years?¡± The Mechanical Spark was a Seven Stage technology, and there were quite a few mechanical creations that had ignited the spark. If the spark had this capability, someone would¡¯ve discovered it by accident. The research has started, but Beast Master, if possible, you should collect as many Seven Stage technologies as you can. It would be very helpful in deciphering it.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Bai Qi sighed. Professor Chu was the only possible source of Seven Stage mechanical technology, but Professor Chu insisted that Bai Qi had to develop a core proprietary technology of the Mechanical Engineering Department in exchange. Although the Spirit-Control Orb had used Runes, Professor Chu considered its mechanical appearance and its revolutionary significance, no longer nitpicking with Bai Qi. As for the Rune Mechanical Armour, while Professor Chu acknowledged them as mechanical creations, he classified them under a lower category of Rune Mechanical Structure¡¯s proprietary technology, making them ineligible for exchange. Therefore, his only option now was to develop Flesh Fusion technology. ¡°Shuck, take a sample from the junction between flesh and metal. Delta, we need to speed up the research.¡± After days of intensive learning, he had a basic grasp of biology. As for Delta, he was on the verge of becoming an expert. He had no choice. When Delta couldn¡¯t understand certain phenomena, he evolved into the corresponding form, gaining firsthand experience before continuing his studies. In this regard, Bai Qi could only say that theory combined with practice could reveal the truth¡ªyes, the kind of practice where one becomes the sample. Bloop bloop. (Ok, Delta recently came up with some new research directions and wants to discuss them with Master.) ¡°Oh? Let¡¯s hear it.¡± (We can try cultivating Shuck Beta¡¯s¡­ and then¡­.) ¡°Hmm, makes sense. Let¡¯s go try it.¡± Having said that, Bai Qi, Delta, and Husky made a beeline for the Biology Building, entirely oblivious to the hesitant worm grass behind them. ¡°Weren¡¯t you supposed to give me private tutoring just now?¡± Worm grass watched Bai Qi, who had completely forgotten about him, with frustration and confusion. Wasn¡¯t it said that the more recent the contracted pet, the more attention the Beast Master pays to it? Why did it feel the opposite in his case? Creak creak. (Epsilon, please project another opponent in my dreamland, resembling me.) ¡°Ok, I¡¯ll get right to it.¡± Seeing Alpha¡¯s arrival, worm grass immediately put on a fawning attitude. After getting Alpha¡¯s consent, he dragged him into the dreamland. ¡°It seems like if we keep this memory body, it will suffice.¡± Looking at the memory body fighting back and forth with Alpha, worm grass thought of a way to become stronger ¡ª he quietly observed Alpha¡¯s movements, slowly perfecting the portrayal of Alpha. Could he scare a lot of people by recreating this image in the dreamland? Gusu City. Wuhou Dojo. The chill of late autumn didn¡¯t dampen the enthusiasm of the Spirit Controllers rushing to the Wuhou Dojo. Even though the dojo was already packed, Spirit Controllers from both Gusu city and its surrounding cities were still arriving to watch the matches. The first Spirit Controller competition in Federation history might not have the grandeur of Beast Master fights, but for the Spirit Controllers, this competition would be more thrilling than any Beast Master fight. Perhaps only the talentless ones could understand this sentiment. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that temporarily borrowing the breeding center¡¯s venue for a live broadcast would almost not be enough.¡± Zhuge Xu, looking at the sea of people below him, was complaining verbally, but the smile on his face betrayed his true feelings. After the successful conclusion of the first Spirit Controller Battle Competition, their Wuhou Dojo and Wuhou Corporation would definitely be famous throughout the Federation. Combining this with the final mysterious prize would undoubtedly stoke the enthusiasm for the competition. Of course, even if the final result fell short of his expectations, Zhuge Xu did not care. Federation-designated military manufacturers, the exclusive producers of Rune Mechanical Armor, and a third of the Federation¡¯s Spirit Control Orb sale points¡­ With all these in place, this contest could only be considered a mere icing on the cake. ¡°Looking at that smile, your mouth is almost stretching back to your heels. It¡¯s a good thing Xia Yi isn¡¯t here, or else you¡¯d have enraged him to death.¡± President Qin looked at Zhuge Xu¡¯s behavior speechlessly, feeling compelled to tease him. Xia¡¯s Group may have acquired the production rights for the Spirit Control Orb and would certainly earn monstrous profits. However, if they knew that the Rune Mechanical Armor, a product perfectly complementing the Spirit Control Orb, had been acquired by the Wuhou Corporation, Xia Yi might have heartily vomited blood. ¡°It¡¯s not my fault. After all, I was the one who agreed to easily let go of the production rights for the Spirit Control Orb. The Rune Mechanical Armor was just an unexpected bonus.¡± Zhuge Xu expressed with pretentious helplessness, but inside, he was brimming with joy. Originally, Wuhou Corporation had not achieved much in the field of machinery and did not attract any notable Machinery Masters. However, due to Bai Qi, Professor Chu, the most senior professor from the Star Mechanics Academy¡¯s Mechanical Engineering Department, personally led his team to establish a research group in their corporation. Thus, Wuhou Corporation had initially obtained its qualification to enter the machinery manufacturing industry. And all of this, too, was a blessing from Bai Qi. He was undoubtedly the lucky star of the Zhuge family. ¡°By the way, why hasn¡¯t Bai Qi arrived yet? After all, he¡¯s the inventor of the Spirit Control Orb. If he doesn¡¯t show up, this competition will lose its luster.¡± Zhuge Xu looked behind President Qin but did not see Bai Qi¡¯s figure. ¡°I¡¯ve already had Luo Xiang call him. This good-for-nothing boy actually dared to be late again, it seems praising him was a mistake.¡± President Qin heaved a frustrated sigh. ¡°There¡¯s no need. I saw Master Luo returning just now, so he must have gotten in touch with Bai Qi.¡± Yi Yu walked in from outside the door, looking at the irritable-looking President Qin, and laughed. ¡°I suppose Bai Qi will arrive before the final battle.¡± ¡°I hope so.¡± Seeing Yi Yu¡¯s arrival, President Qin put away his displeasure, exchanged glances with Zhuge Xu, and said, ¡°In that case, let¡¯s start according to the program.¡± ¡°Indeed, quite a few Spirit Controllers are participating today. We must hurry.¡± Zhuge Xu nodded his head, then began directing different department staff to their positions, and President Qin also notified the Beast Masters of the association one by one to make preparations. To organize such a large-scale event involving the entire Gusu City, it was impossible to rely solely on the Beast Masters in the Wuhou Dojo. As a result, the Wuhou Dojo only provided the venue, while the judging and other matters were primarily handled by the Beast Masters in the association. While everyone else was bustling about, Bai Qi was still engrossed in his research. ¡°Failed again. As expected, the feasibility of cultivating Schuck¡¯s Beta mechanical cells is somewhat low.¡± Bai Qi looked regretfully at the static cells in the culture dish and heaved a deep sigh. After his discussion with Delta, they planned to try cultivating the Husky¡¯s cells to act as a fusion agent to help connect machinery and flesh. However, for some reason, the Husky¡¯s cells lost their ability to divide after leaving the body and slowly degenerated into metal, unable to serve as a fusion agent. Blub, blub. (It seems Delta still needs to study for a while longer.) Delta also seemed a bit regretful, but he was soon replaced by determination, unaffected by failure. ¡°There¡¯s no need to rush. After researching for so long, we still have no leads. Perhaps our direction is flawed from the start. Let¡¯s take a break for now.¡± Bai Qi patted Delta and said, ¡°For now, focus on researching the fusion issue of the Ancestral Beast and the Ancient Species. After all, this directly involves you, the research might be more relaxed.¡± Blub, blub. (Delta understands.) Delta nodded and continued his research. Meanwhile, Bai Qi suddenly remembered something. Looking at Schuck, who was analyzing data on the side, he asked, ¡°Schuck, what time is it now?¡± Upon hearing this, Schuck paused before saying, ¡°Almost three days have passed since you started your research. According to the schedule, it¡¯s time for you to appear at the Spirit Controller Battle Competition.¡± ¡°Oh my goodness, I completely forgot about that!¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s face changed. He immediately pulled Delta and ran outside, while complaining to Schuck. ¡°Schuck, why didn¡¯t you remind me?¡± ¡°According to the record, I¡¯ve reminded you ten times, but you ignored them all. I suggest canceling the alarm settings next time and opting for electric shock reminders.¡± ¡°Be honest, are you being controlled by Beta right now¡­ Chapter 292 - Chapter 292: Chapter 288: You Have Bloodline, I Have Science! Chapter 292: Chapter 288: You Have Bloodline, I Have Science! Wuhou Dojo. The Spirit Controller Battle Arena. ¡°Now, I announce the final four: Zhuge Chen, Song Qiuying, Jing Si, Tang Qi.¡± Yi Yu announced the names of the final four in a loud voice and then returned to the judges¡¯ seats. President Qin, on the other hand, was quite displeased and kept nagging to Luo Xiang beside him. ¡°Luo Xiang, are you sure you¡¯ve contacted Bai Qi? Why hasn¡¯t this brat shown up yet?¡± Luo Xiang shrugged, saying, ¡°I left him a message. He should be able to see it. After all, this kid spends all his time in the secret realm. There¡¯s no use me going to find him.¡± ¡°A message? So, you did not actually reach Bai Qi?¡± President Qin sighed, holding his head in his hands. These people were all indeed unreliable. Knowing Bai Qi¡¯s habits, it wasn¡¯t surprising that he didn¡¯t receive the message even if he was not in the secret realm. ¡°President Qin, there¡¯s no need to worry. Bai Qi will definitely arrive in time for the showdown.¡± Seeing this, Yi Yu smiled and comforted, ¡°If everything else fails, I have prepared a holograph projection of Bai Qi. It should be able to deceive everyone.¡± President Qin: No wonder he was so composed. It turned out that he even had a holograph ready? How many times have they done such things before that they were so professional? ¡°The first round of the final four, Zhuge Chen versus Jing Si, begins!¡± While President Qin was expressing his complaints, the first match of the final four officially began, and everyone¡¯s attention was drawn to the competition. As the future leader of Wuhou Corporation, Zhuge Chen¡¯s participation naturally attracted a lot of attention. And as Zhuge Chen advanced through the rounds, more and more attention piled up. Of course, there were no suspicions of any backhand dealings. Any wrong doings would bring about the wrath of the Federation and the Association on Wuhou Corporation. Almost all of the spectators¡¯ attention was drawn to Garulu¡¯s metallic armor. ¡°Do you guys know what the metal shell is?¡± ¡°What, you have insider info?¡± ¡°Of course not, I just wanted to ask you where they got that shell, it looks awesome. I want to get my Frost Wolf one too.¡± ¡°Hmph, and here I thought you knew something. But that armor does look cool. However, it¡¯s so heavy, wouldn¡¯t it affect the fighting?¡± ¡°Does it look like it¡¯s affecting them? I think it¡¯s probably a kind of armor that increases defense.¡± ¡°23333, your shield even has decorative wings. I guess this is just Wuhou Corporation¡¯s own pet makeup team, here to advertise.¡± ¡°That makes sense, official advertising, the deadliest kind.¡± While the crowd was engaged in discussions, Zhuge Chen didn¡¯t bother to rebut them. Instead, he focused his full attention on his opponent. In order to ensure his entry into the finals, Zhuge Chen and Garulu trained extra hard. Even without activating the Frozen Armor, they easily made it into the final four. However, the upcoming matches wouldn¡¯t be so easy to win. Both Song Qiuying¡¯s and Jing Si¡¯s parents were Beast Masters, and although they didn¡¯t awaken Beast Master talents, growing up in such environments gave them an edge in pet cultivation and fighting compared to ordinary people. After the Spirit-Control Orbs were issued, both their parents got them powerful pets within their control range. They easily entered the final four. Although some civilian Beast Masters were disgruntled, they had no choice but to swallow their complaints. The Spirit Controllers Tournament did not restrict the double level of the competitor¡¯s pets. Most competitors didn¡¯t use pets distributed by the Association and brought their unique pets instead. A Middle Servant Level creature could only be kept as a pet, and was not suitable for battles. As for Tang Qi, it was pure luck. When he received pets released by the Association, he unexpectedly got a Mutant Species Fire Claw Sparrow, whose strength was no less than the others. Jing Si, who was currently against Zhuge Chen, was contracted to a high-grade elite level Gold-eating Ant. [Name]: Gold-eating Ant [Nature]: Metal Element, Insect System [Bloodline Level]: High-Grade Elite [Introduction]: An insect-based creature that has a strong body due to years of gnawing on metal ores. Each of its attacks can break rocks. Jing Si¡¯s parents were both Fifth Stage insect-system Beast Masters, and this Gold-eating ant was the offspring of their pets. It had familiarized with Jing Si from childhood, so it had no resistance to Jing Si¡¯s commands after the Spirit- Control Orb contract. This made Jing Si one of the favorites to win the Spirit Controllers Tournament. ¡°You¡¯re not making the first move? Then I¡¯ll start.¡± Seeing that Zhuge Chen seemed to have no intention of initiating an attack, Jing Si couldn¡¯t be bothered to keep waiting and immediately directed the Gold-eating Ant to attack Garulu. Having devoured a substantial amount of metal ore, the Gold-eating Ant emitted a series of metallic clinks as it began to move, as if what was charging towards Garulu wasn¡¯t an ant but a Mechanical Beast. ¡°Garulu, dodge.¡± Watching the Gold -eating Ant rapidly charge towards Garulu, Zhuge Chen promptly commanded Garulu. However, the Gold-eating Ant¡¯s speed escalated dramatically, arriving before Garulu in an instant, its massive claws exuding a metallic luster as it smashed down towards Garulu. Given the Gold-eating Ant¡¯s level and physical strength, if it landed a hit, it would undoubtedly inflict substantial damage on Garulu. Right at the moment the massive claw was about to hit Garulu, Garulu¡¯s speed soared, successfully evading the attack and, with a sideways swipe of its claws at the Gold-eating Ant, managed to strike first, even though it acted second. Clang! After a clear sound, however, the Gold-eating Ant suffered no damage at all. Moreover, it took advantage of the situation to approach and attempt to engage Garulu in combat. As a purely physical pet beast, the Gold-eating Ant naturally wouldn¡¯t abandon its advantages. But Zhuge Chen was obviously aware of this. He ordered Garulu to quickly retreat, and Garulu did so cleanly. It shot backwards fiercely and, just like a glider, swiftly slid off into the distance. ¡°As I thought, it¡¯s not just a decoration.¡± Observing Garulu¡¯s maneuver, Jing Si showed no surprise. The Gold-eating Ant quickly caught up and seemed to preemptively predict Garulu¡¯s movement, intending to launch a sneak attack. However, bolstered by its Frozen Armor, Garulu was clearly faster, easily avoiding the attack before launching a counterattack. Unfortunately, the Gold-eating Ant¡¯s combat experience far surpassed Garulu¡¯s; it purposefully showed an opening to bait Garulu in. Immediately afterward, its twin pincers clamped down on Garulu¡¯s legs and it bit down on Garulu¡¯s Frozen Armor. HaviNg determined the use of the armor, Jing Si naturally wouldn¡¯t leave it on his opponent. Never mind how effortless it was for the Gold-eating Ant to devour metal. However, Garulu was an Elite-level beast after all. Seeing its body being controlled, it immediately opened its mouth and fired an ice arrow at the Gold- eating Ant. Feeling the cold within the Ice Arrow, the Gold-eating Ant did not choose to fight to the death with Garulu after a moment¡¯s hesitation. Its victory had been within reach when it decided to abandon it. After all, even if it managed to bite through, it would only destroy Garulu¡¯s outer armor. However, it would be forced to resist an ice attack, which might not injure it but would definitely impede its mobility. But the Gold-eating Ant wasn¡¯t stupid enough to engage Garulu in long-range combat. After dodging Garulu¡¯s Ice Arrow, it smartly moved to Garulu¡¯s back. An eye-catching light began to glow on its twin pincers, showing that it had activated a skill. ¡°Garulu, use Extreme Frost Gas!¡± Seeing this situation, Zhuge Chen didn¡¯t hold back and signaled Garulu to attack. The energy that Garulu had initially concentrated into Ice Arrows was immediately absorbed by the Frozen Armor covering it, transforming it into a chilling gas that pushed Garulu into mid-air and increased the distance between it and the Gold-eating Ant. At the same time, two missiles formed of condensed ice appeared under Garulu¡¯s mechanical wings. After locking onto their target, they went straight for the Gold-eating Ant. Poor Gold-eating Ant hadn¡¯t recovered from the chilling gas when two ice missiles appeared before it. Soon after, an ice sculpture in the form of a Gold-eating Ant appeared in the arena. ¡°I declare, for the first round of the top four, the winner is Zhuge Chen!¡± Seeing the Gold-eating Ant lose all ability to fight, Yi Yu finally appeared and announced the result of the match. Jing Si hadn¡¯t expected to lose so haphazardly and took a long time to react. ¡°What kind of armor is that?¡± Zhuge Chen shrugged, saying, ¡°Sorry, I can¡¯t disclose that right now.¡± Although the superiors had allowed him to participate with the Frozen Armor, and even encouraged him to do so, Zhuge Chen still wanted to evaluate Garulu¡¯s combat power. If it were not clearly outmatched by the Gold-eating Ant, he might not have activated it. ¡°Temporarily, huh? I¡¯m looking forward to it.¡± Jing Si nodded and then returned to his seat. His equally surprised parents quickly rushed over to comfort their son. Finally able to command a pet beast in a battle and initially confident about seizing the championship, the fact that he had lost made them worry about their son¡¯s potential future trauma. On the other side of the battlefield, the atmosphere was entirely different. ¡°Hahaha¡­ As expected of my good son. Well done!¡± Zhuge Xu gave Zhuge Chen a satisfied thumbs-up. In response, Zhuge Chen could only shake his head helplessly, saying, ¡°If not for the Frozen Armor Bai Qi gave me, I might have been the one to lose¡­¡± ¡°Who cares about winning anyway? Moreover, there¡¯s nothing dishonorable about this. Not everyone can contract a Gold-eating Ant either.¡± Zhuge Xu dismissively waved his hand. His face straightened, and he said, ¡°But son, you should be careful about your opponent in the finals. Those two aren¡¯t easy to deal with.¡± Zhuge Chen nodded, just about to watch the next battle when he suddenly saw a burnt black pet beast fly upside down from the stage. ¡°This is¡­already over?¡± Zhuge Chen looked at the Humanoid Firebird on the stage, clearly surprised that Tang Qi had won. Are mutant species just that powerful, disregarding the difference in double levels? He could now understand why Bai Qi had always remained unbeatable. Suddenly, having Garulu wear Frozen Armor didn¡¯t seem so excessive anymore. You have your bloodline rights, I have technology. Yes, fair enough! Chapter 293 - Chapter 293: Chapter 289: The Heavenly Descending... Footwork! Chapter 293: Chapter 289: The Heavenly Descending¡­ Footwork! Looking at the pet beast under the arena that had already been moderately burnt, President Qin nodded slightly, saying, ¡°The offensive and burst power of the flame-attribute mutation is indeed not something ordinary pet beasts can contend with, it¡¯s a pity.¡± Although mutations were not as rare as mythic species, for most people they were still something one could encounter but not seek. It was indeed Tang Qi¡¯s luck to get a hold of a mutation. However, if Tang Qi had been a Beast Master instead of a Spirit Controller, his future achievements might have been even higher. There s no helping personal limitations. Moreover, hasn¡¯t Tang Qi also trained this Fire Claw Sparrow quite well?¡± Luo Xiang chuckled, saying, ¡°Anyway, the pet beasts of Spirit Controllers can also be upgraded. They may not necessarily be weaker in the future.¡± President Qin nodded. As long as Tang Qi could maintain a good relationship with the Fire Claw Sparrow, even if it were upgraded in the future, theoretically it should still obey Tang Qi¡¯s commands. ¡°However, the understanding between Zhuge Chen and the Arctic Ice Wolf is obviously much stronger than Tang Qi¡¯s group. Such bonds cannot be accumulated with time. Chairman Zhuge really has a good son.¡± Yi Yu smiled faintly, giving high praises to Zhuge Chen. Zhuge Xu clearly enjoyed this, but still remained modest, saying, ¡°Minister Yi flatters me. The kid still won due to the Frozen Armor. There¡¯s no comparison.¡± ¡°Frozen Armor is a legal strengthening method recognized by the Federation, and also a part of one¡¯s strength. If it can¡¯t be used, the Mechanical Engineering Department would indeed be unable to participate in any competition.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­ That¡¯s true.¡± Zhuge Xu burst into hearty laughter. Meanwhile, President Qin, upon hearing about the Frozen Armor, seemed to suddenly remember something. His face darkened, saying, ¡°That fellow Bai Qi, he is indeed being late again. I knew I shouldn¡¯t have given him that secret realm.¡± Upon hearing these words, Luo Xiang shrugged, saying, ¡°No problem. If it really doesn¡¯t work, we can use Minister Yi¡¯s holographic projection. Anyway, the effect is the same.¡± ¡°That¡¯s the only way.¡± President Qin sighed, stepped onto the stage, looked at the bustling crowd below, and instantly adjusted his state. He declared loudly, ¡°All the young Spirit Controllers, next up is the final battle of this Spirit Controller competition. Let¡¯s invite the two contestants to come on stage!¡± The moment his words fell, thunderous applause rose from within and outside the arena. Even the Spirit Controllers who had been eliminated were as excited. Though it was regrettable to lose a match, wasn¡¯t the stronger a Spirit Controller of their own generation, the brighter the future of the Spirit Controller profession? Especially the armor on Garulu, it made these Spirit Controllers fantasize. Mutations were hard to come by. But the armor on Garulu was obviously a mechanical creation. Could it be popularized? If they could defeat mutations, wouldn¡¯t that mean their combat power as Spirit Controllers in the future might not necessarily be weak? Amid the anticipation of the crowd, Zhuge Chen and Tang Qi successively took the stage. ¡°Zhuge Chen, Arctic Ice Wolf, Low-level Elite.¡± ¡°Tang Qi, Fire Fist Bird, Low-level Elite.¡± [Name]: Fire Fist Bird [Nature]: Fire attribute (Mutation) [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Elite [Introduction]: The evolved form of the Fire Claw Sparrow, it possesses both Combat System and Fire Attribute skills and has formidable combat ability. The two introduced their own pet beasts. Being the evolved species from the Big Three in Gusu City, they still attracted the attention of most people. After all, most of them were likely to follow the paths of these two. Thus, they wanted to see the limits of these two. Zhuge Chen and Tang Qi were quite polite, but their two pet beasts, one ice and one fire, had already begun competing fiercely before the fight even began. The contestants are ready. Now, I declare, start the match!¡± President Qin gave one last glance at the cloudless sky above his head before announcing the start of the match. Upon hearing President Qin¡¯s command, the two pet beasts instantly entered a battle mode. But before they had a chance to make a move, a huge shadow suddenly appeared over the arena. Before anyone could react, a figure fell from the sky, landing firmly in the center of the arena. ¡°That¡¯s¡­ Bai Qi!¡± Someone quickly recognized the identity of this uninvited guest in the audience. It was the inventor of the Spirit-Control Orb, the contestant who topped the Federation¡¯s headline year after year, Bai Qi. ¡°Of course, boss! His entrance is so handsome!¡± ¡°I was wondering why the boss wouldn¡¯t show up at this first Spirit Controller competition. It turned out he planned to give us a surprise at the final. I see.¡± ¡°But how did the boss manage to jump from such a height and not get hurt, are Beast Masters really that strong physically?¡± ¡°Who is the boss? He is the genius who created the profession of Spirit Controllers. Can common Beast Masters compare with him?¡± ¡°Makes sense. I was stupid.¡± The appearance of Bai Qi caused a great commotion. The Spirit Controllers were also mightily excited. But President Qin twitched at the corner of his eye, utterly unable to retort. This guy, when did he start enjoying showing off so much? The youngsters these days sure know how to have fun.¡± Luo Xiang swept a glance at the green thing under Bai Qi¡¯s feet and gave a knowing smile, and Yi Yu bore the same grin on his face. ¡°Didn¡¯t I ask you, Delta, to teleport me directly to the ground? Why did you just drop medown?¡± Bai Qi gasped a little, although as a Four Stage Beast Master, he wouldn¡¯t necessarily get hurt from falling from this height, especially with Gamma to cushion his fall; the thought of it still made him uneasy. Gurgle gurgle. (I¡¯m sorry, Master, but the space here seems to be affected by something and Delta didn¡¯t have time to do the Void Echo.) Delta transformed back into Ancestral Beast and landed next to Bai Qi, filled with guilt. ¡°Space was affected?¡± Startled at this, Bai Qi then glanced up. The only thing that could affect space was the Snare. ¡°Knowing the reason is good enough, but it looks like I should avoid showing off in the future. Otherwise, it¡¯s only a matter of time before I bite the dust.¡± Chagrined, Bai Qi put away Delta and Gamma. He then saw Zhuge Chen and Tang Qi staring at him agog. ¡°Even though you¡¯re the referee for the final battle, wasn¡¯t your entrance a bit too flamboyant, Bai Qi?¡± Zhuge Chen looked speechlessly at the Spirit Controllers around them, who had evidently become Bai Qi fanatics, and couldn¡¯t resist a complaint. ¡°How come I didn¡¯t know that you had this strange talent?¡± Bai Qi shrugged, ¡°If I say it was an accident, would you believe me?¡± Zhuge Chen rolled his eyes but before he could say anything, President Qin interrupted, ¡°Alright, now that you¡¯re here, the final battle is all yours.¡± ¡°Got it.¡± Hearing President Qin speaking, Bai Qi, who was a little uneasy for being late, quickly nodded. He then walked to the referee¡¯s spot and sternly said, ¡°So, the two players, are you ready?¡± ¡°Ready.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Bai Qi nodded, swung his right hand down heavily, and said, ¡°Then I declare that the final match of the first Spirit Controller¡¯s Combat Tournament of the Federation, officially begins!¡± This time, the Twin Pets, which had been brimming with fighting spirit, could no longer hold back and directly launched an attack on their opponent. The first one to attack was Garulu. But this time, Garulu didn¡¯t choose close combat. Instead, he used the signature skill of the Arctic Ice Wolf, the Ice Arrow. The Fire Fist Sparrow was clearly very good at close combat. Its previous opponent was caught off guard by its violent close-range fire attacks. Therefore, Garulu had no intention of fighting it at close range. But it was clear that as soon as Garulu¡¯s Ice Arrow got close to the Fire Fist Sparrow, it was knocked down with a precise punch, failing to cause any damage to it. ¡°This kind of fire, it looks a bit like Blazing Power.¡± Seeing the performance of the Fire Fist Sparrow, Bai Qi immediately spotted the problem. In terms of attributes, fire attacks could indeed neutralize the Ice Arrow, but there weren¡¯t many who could shatter it upon contact like the Fire Fist Sparrow. After all, the double levels of the two pet beasts were quite close, and this effect wouldn¡¯t be so clear. Could it be that this Fire Fist Sparrow is a mutation?¡± Just when Bai Qi was guessing, the Fire Fist Sparrow apparently got tired of this defensive counterattack. Its right fist charged rapidly, then swung out a powerful blow. A burst of flames exploded instantly, shattering all of Garulu¡¯s ice arrows. At the same time, a burst of flames exploded from under the Fire Fist Sparrow. Using the force from the explosion, the Fire Fist Sparrow instantly closed the distance across the arena. Its fiery fist, like a rocket, thundered towards Garulu. Earlier, Song Qiuying¡¯s Elite Pet Beast was instantly defeated by this move, not even getting a chance to demonstrate its abilities. Seeing this, Garulu showed no intention of dodging. Under Zhuge Chen¡¯s command, numerous small openings appeared in its Frozen Armor. A freezing wind mixed with ice blown out from these openings, and an ice storm formed right in front of Garulu! ¡°Not bad. Both the speed and power of the attack are as expected, though it consumes a bit more energy.¡± Watching the Fire Fist Sparrow who was stopped by the ice storm, Bai Qi nodded approvingly. According to the Federation¡¯s requirements, the Rune Mechanical Armor provided to the Spirit Controllers couldn¡¯t be equipped with weapons with too destructive power. So Bai Qi had made a few modifications to Garulu¡¯s Frozen Armor. This ice storm was one of them. According to Bai Qi¡¯s prediction, the effect of this skill should be able to catch up with High-stage Skills. Now it seemed that it was not far off. ¡°The armor again?¡± Watching the Fire Fist Sparrow ceaselessly throwing punches, trying to break the ice storm, Tang Qi frowned slightly, tightly clutching his Spirit-Control Orb. The Fire Fist Sparrow on the field also sensed Tang Qi¡¯s thoughts and suddenly gave up on breaking through the ice storm. Instead, it flew skywards on the force of the ice storm. Before anyone could react, the Fire Fist Sparrow, having reached the peak, dived down sharply. Dense flames instantly enveloped its right foot, making it look like a falling meteor, as it plummeted towards Garulu. Holy crap, isn¡¯t this the legendary falling¡­ kick? Watching the imposing Fire Fist Sparrow, Bai Qi was taken aback. As a Fire Fist Sparrow, you ¡®re using a kicking technique? Are pet beasts keeping their abilities that hidden these days? Chapter 294 - Chapter 294: Chapter 290: The End of the Match Chapter 294: Chapter 290: The End of the Match It was evident that this move was a hidden maneuver of the Fire Punch Bird. Judging from its speed and force, its destructive power was definitely far greater than the previous flaming punches. ¡°Garulu, use that attack!¡± As he watched the gradually dissipating Ice Storm caused by the scorching heat of the rapidly descending Fire Punch Bird, Zhuge Chen¡¯s face turned serious, and he promptly issued instructions to Garulu. Howl¡­ Upon receiving the command, Garulu let out a long howl. In an instant, the Frozen Armor upon him released a radiant light, and a delicate ice ball slowly took shape next to Garulu¡¯s mouth. Subsequently, just before Fire Punch Bird was about to hit Garulu, a pale blue ray was suddenly emitted from the ice ball and hit the Fire Punch Bird. In an instant, the previously fierce Fire Punch Bird was directly turned into a large chunk of ice, even the flames on its body were frozen, yet it was still falling rapidly. One could imagine that if it landed in such a force, the ice block would shatter, causing severe injuries to the Fire Punch Bird. At this moment, after using up the last bit of energy, Garulu conjured a rotating ice slide in the air, cleverly diffusing the force of Fire Punch Bird¡¯s fall, finally allowing it to land safely on the ground. ¡°Looks like, the outcome is pretty clear.¡± President Qin and others exchanged smiles. The Fire Punch Bird¡¯s mutated attribute was not fully developed. In front of such unreasonable gear like the Rune Mechanical Armour, it was certainly unable to exploit any advantage. However, this also proved that their view about Rune Mechanical Armors was correct. This kind of equipment could definitely change the course of their future battles with the Ferocious Beast Tribe! ¡°The Fire Punch Bird has lost its combat ability, Zhuge Chen wins!¡± Looking at the completely frozen Fire Punch Bird due to the Freeze Ray, Bai Qi evaluated its condition, announced the result of the competition, and then summoned Gamma to assist the Fire Punch Bird in recovering its normal status. The Freeze Ray was a skill he studied later, emphasizing its freezing capability. Though it didn¡¯t cause much perceptible damage, the frostbite brought by the extreme cold was terrifying. ¡°Thank you.¡± Tang Qi obviously knew the damage caused by the Freeze Ray. Seeing the Fire Punch Bird warming up quickly under Gamma¡¯s assistance, he promptly expressed his gratitude to Bai Qi. ¡°It¡¯s all in a day¡¯s work, no need to be so polite.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand and looked at somewhat dispirited Fire Punch Bird, said: ¡°Your Fire Punch Bird should be a fire attribute mutation, right?¡± Tang Qi nodded, ¡°Yes, the Fire Punch Bird originally was a Fire Claw Sparrow, but it suddenly evolved when I contracted with it.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood, ¡°You¡¯ve actually reared it very well. The combination of combat system and flame skills is also very strong. However, I suggest that you should lean towards fire attribute skills, the early gains may be larger.¡± As a Beast Master who had contracted with three mutated species, Bai Qi was well aware of the advantages of the attributes mutation in the late stage. Though the growth of Spirit Controllers may be slower than Beast Masters, with proper growth, it would be a formidable force. ¡°I understand.¡± Upon hearing this, Tang Qj nodded repeatedly, and unconsciously glanced at Garulu on the other side, who was also somewhat tired due to the exhaustion of energy. Garulu¡¯s combat ability was definitely not as strong as his Fire Punch Bird. If he was ever up close with the Fire Punch Bird, the result would be definitely different. But Garulu incredibly managed to frustrate the Fire Punch Bird through ice attribute skills. Although they said ice could restrain fire, similarly, fire could also resist ice. If the fire skills of Fire Punch Bird could be stronger, perhaps the outcome would be different? Thinking about this, a hint of helplessness flashed in Tang Qi¡¯s eyes. He was not a fool, obviously noticing that Garulu¡¯s ability came from the armor on its body. Without it, Fire Punch Bird could definitely suppress the opponent. But he also knew clearly, like the innate skills of a Beast Master, equipment itself was also a kind of strength, just like the mutation attribute of Fire Punch Bird. They both were either unattainable or could be acquired in the late stage. What a pity! If only Fire Punch Bird had such a set of equipment. Tang Qi¡¯s change of expression fell into Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. He looked around and noticed that surrounding Spirit Controllers were also discussing Garulu¡¯s armor. Indeed, the publicity effect of an armored pet beast defeating a mutant species was way stronger than a normal battle. Thinking about this, Bai Qi and President Qin exchanged glances. The old and young foxes shared a smile, the court was handed to the Chairman Zhuge, then Bai Qi pulled the two people to the center of the stage, and also called up Jing Si who had directly advanced as the third due to Song Qiuying¡¯s pet beast losing the battle. Looking at the two people in front of him who were occasionally casting their glances at Garulu, Bai Qi cleared his throat: ¡°On behalf of the Wuhou Corporation and the Association, I will distribute the top three rewards for this Spirit Controller competition.¡± Upon finishing his words, Bai Qi took out three magnetic cards of different colors and handed them to the three people. ¡°As the top three in the first Spirit Controller Battle Championship, you are entitled to have the Rune Mechanical Armour research team of Wuhou Corporation provide a free custom-made armor for your pets, and you also have the right to keep your pet in Wuhou Breeding Pavilion for free for the rest of your life.¡± ¡°Rune Mechanical Armour?¡± Not only Tang Qi and Jing Si but also the ears of all Spirit Controllers and Beast Masters watching the live broadcast stood up and focused on the Frozen Armor of Garulu. ¡°That¡¯s right, the armor on Zhuge Chen¡¯s Arctic Ice Wolf is Rune Mechanical Armour. I think everyone has already seen its effect.¡± ¡°Rune Mechanical Armour can maximize the ability of a pet beast and also provide an extra layer of protection for the pet beasts. It is the latest combat equipment for pet beasts developed by the Wuhou Corporation.¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Well, now I¡¯ll hand it over to Chairman Zhuge.¡± He had signed a confidentiality agreement, naturally, he could not casually reveal the designer of Rune Mechanical Armour. So, adhering to the principle of ¡®the more you say, the more you lose¡¯, Bai Qi very decisively roped in Wuhou Corporation. And Zhuge Xu timely appeared on the stage, successfully drawing everyone¡¯s attention to him. As for Bai Qi, he quietly made his way backstage, observing Zhuge Xu effortlessly promote the Wuhou Dojo and Breeding Pavilion. He couldn¡¯t help but smack his lips. ¡°Actually, for the sake of secrecy, shouldn¡¯t this reward not come from me?¡± Hearing this, Yi Yu chuckled and said, ¡°Indeed, but your Rune Mechanical Layout and the Rune Mechanical Armour are too similar. If you don¡¯t announce it, people might end up suspecting something. Just consider it keeping everything under the radar.¡± ¡°Moreover, your fake identity was handled personally by the Thirteenth Bureau. Nobody could find any loopholes in it. So, you can just act clueless.¡± ¡°But to be on the safe side, I included you in the Rune Mechanical Armour research team. We¡¯ll wait for an opportune moment to have both of you appear simultaneously.¡± After hearing Yi Yu¡¯ s plan, Bai Qi couldn¡¯ t help but give him a thumbs up. This special agency really knew how to handle such situations professionally. Bang! At that moment, Bai Qi was suddenly punched by someone. Turning around, he saw President Qin. ¡°You rascal, managed to be late even for something this important. It seems I will have to take back your Secret Realm Ring.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi quickly grabbed onto his Secret Realm Ring and said, ¡°President, this is unfair. I exchanged the Gemini Tower for this and furthermore¡­¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you mention last time that you aren¡¯t accustomed to my punctuality?¡± President Qin: ¡°¡­¡± This guy, with his deflection skills, can the association really trust him in the future? He would definitely sell it out, right? Of course, he would¡­ ¡°Hahaha¡­I¡¯m liking you more and more, Bai Qi.¡± Luo Xiang gave Bai Qi a thumbs up and said, ¡°I really wonder how Zhang Shan hasn¡¯t been angered to death by you in the past few months.¡± Bai Qi just shrugged innocently. During the training, he had always arrived on time. If anything, he just didn¡¯t show up at all sometimes. ¡°Alright, since the Spirit Controller competition is over, I should head back to the Thirteenth Bureau. There are still quite a few matters that require my attention.¡± Watching the competition drawing to a close, Yi Yu stood up and bid everyone farewell. ¡°Minister Yi, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡± President Qin nodded to Yi Yu, exchanged a few pleasantries and, along with everyone else, escorted him to the door. ¡°Everyone, hold on a moment.¡± Yi Yu paused, looking at Bai Qi, he said, ¡°Every time I meet you, Bai Qi, you give me a pleasant surprise. I hope the next time we meet, we¡¯ll have some unexpected gains.¡± ¡°And my intuition tells me that it won¡¯t be too long before that happens.¡± ¡°Well then, I will take my leave.¡± Following his words, a ray of light descended from the sky and Yi Yu disappeared. ¡°Sheesh¡­ Using Snare and Starry Sky Gate for travel, the Thirteenth Bureau really is extravagant.¡± Bai Qi looked at the empty sky above him and couldn¡¯t help but feel a little envious. Although Delta had acquired the multifunctional Space Skill, Void Echo, by comparison to the colossal mechanical creation, Snare, it was noticeably inferior. I wonder when I¡¯ll be able to freely traverse space, never having to worry about being late again¡­ With Yi Yu¡¯s departure, President Qin didn¡¯t stay either, ¡°Alright, since the Spirit Controller competition is over, I should get going as well. There are some things that need to be taken care of at the Association.¡± Whether it¡¯s the distribution and management of the Spirit-Control Orbs or the follow-up on the Rune Mechanical Armour, the Association had to step in. As the President, he had to put in extra effort. Seeing President Qin about to leave, Bai Qi quickly stopped him, ¡°President, do you know of a place where pets can fight freely?¡± ¡°Free fighting? Don¡¯t you have the portable Secret Realm?¡± President Qin looked at Bai Qi quizzically while Bai Qi just scratched his head, embarrassed, ¡°Well, some of the pets are too rowdy. I¡¯m afraid they might damage the Secret Realm, so I thought about finding another place to train.¡± ¡°Afraid of damaging the Secret Realm? Do you usually train them to the death?¡± Looking at Bai Qi, President Qin said, ¡°Since Luo Xiang is free, let him test them at the Association and update your pet dictionary.¡± ¡°Um, is it really okay to let them fight at the Association? What if they break something?¡± When Husky first assembled the Thunder Roar cannon, it caused considerable destruction. Now, even Delta¡¯s gentle touches could dismantle Jade Valley so Bai Qi wondered if the Association could withstand the commotion caused by the pets. ¡°Relax, you won¡¯t have to pay for anything!¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s concern, President Qin rolled his eyes exasperatedly. This guy¡¯s already so rich, and he¡¯s still so stingy. Chapter 295 - Chapter 295: Chapter 291: Immeasurable Balance Chapter 295: Chapter 291: Immeasurable Balance Beast Master Association. Thanks to President Qin¡¯s pet¡¯s teleportation skill, the three silently returned to the Beast Master Association. ¡°Your Wilting Dragon Lord is already a brand-new race, now it¡¯s King-level, it definitely won¡¯t appear in the album, it¡¯s a good time for an update.¡± President Qin looked at Bai Qi and said, ¡°And your other few pets, do they look a bit different now from before?¡± ¡°Well, not much difference, nothing too significant.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head and followed behind President Qin, saying, ¡°But, President, should we really not go elsewhere to fight? Instructor Luo is after all a six-stage master, the usual battlefields can¡¯t handle such a tumult, right?¡± Upon hearing that, President Qin smiled slightly and did not explain. He led the way ahead while Luo Xiang looked like he understood something, apparently aware of what was going on. ¡°These adults, they seem to enjoy keeping people in suspense¡­¡± Seeing the two behaving like this, Bai Qi contemptuously muttered to himself, but he had no choice but to follow them obediently. After a long hallway, Bai Qi finally arrived at the deepest part of the fight area in the association. While he had been part of the association for a while, it was Bai Qi¡¯s first time here and he could not help but be curious. Compared to the battlefields outside that could be rented for personal use, this place is only for internal staff to use so it was less crowded. As for where they were now, it was rarely visited by people. ¡°This is the battlefield in the association specifically reserved for Beast Masters of fourth level and above. Now that you are also at the fourth level, if you ever wish to train or fight, you can come here.¡± President Qin glanced at Bai Qi and said, ¡°Considering that a certain person frequently goes missing, from now on, any sort of training should be done here in this place. Do you understand?¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders but did not refuse. Since this was a battlefield specifically designed for Beast Masters of fourth level and above, it should be hard to break. With this in mind, even if President Qin didn¡¯t ask, he would have come here on his own accord. He thought, why not just live here for a while? Just as Bai Qi was considering the feasibility of this idea, President Qin opened the door to a battle room, revealing an exceptionally wide battlefield in front of Bai Qi. ¡°President, are you sure this place can withstand a fourth level fight and above?¡± Bai Qi looked around for a long time, but he couldn¡¯t discern anything peculiar. However, the moment he entered the battlefield, he instantly sensed something off. ¡°Did you notice any differences between this battlefield and the usual ones?¡± President Qin let out a laugh and said, ¡°Due to the explosive increase in the Energy Value of a fourth-level pet¡¯s skills, the effects also evolve, so not only was this battlefield constructed using special materials, it was also encased by specially designed space mechanics from the Federation. This ensures that the attacks inside don¡¯t leak out and it can also absorb any stray energy to replenish itself.¡± ¡°From a certain perspective, this could be considered an artificial secret realm, just feel free to fight.¡± Space mechanics? The moment Bai Qi heard it, his eyes light up as he started to look around. Sure enough, he found some hidden machines in the corner of the battlefield. Creating a space that resembled a secret realm, he really wants to disassemble these machines to study¡­ ¡°You better not get any ideas about these things. The space these machines have formed is fixed. If you mess with one of them, the entirety of the space will be damaged, which can easily affect the association.¡± President Qin saw through Bai Qi¡¯s cunning plan and immediately gave him a warning. ¡°Alright¡­¡± Seeing the stern look on President Qin¡¯s face, Bai Qi knew the others weren¡¯t fooling around, so he regretfully sighed but followed the two into the battlefield. ¡°Alright, which one do you plan to appraise first?¡± Luo Xiang moved to the middle of the battlefield, stretching as he said, ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve battled. Today I¡¯ll keep you company and have some fun.¡± Bai Qi thought for a while and summoned Gamma. ¡°Let¡¯s test Gamma first, his race has improved recently, I want to see what the changes are like.¡± Previously, he wanted to let his husky and Gamma fight to see the effect of the twin pets¡¯ upgrade, but it was delayed due to a shortage of venues. After that, he was fully immersed in research and completely forgot about it. Now that he had to appraise the new races, he let Gamma go first. ¡°Your slime evolved again?¡± Luo Xiang looked at Gamma who no longer had any hint of evil power on him and was visibly surprised. Could it be because of the Angel¡¯s wing? Seeing their surprised faces, Bai Qi scratched his head and said, ¡°No choice, this guy eats a lot, and he evolved somehow from all the food.¡± President Qin: ¡°¡­¡± Luo Xiang: ¡°¡­¡± Looking at Bai Qi who seemed reluctant to say more, Luo Xiang gave an exasperated shrug and said, ¡°Never mind, the evolution of pets is the secret of Beast Masters anyway. We won¡¯t probe further. Let¡¯s start.¡± After saying that, Luo Xiang began to display the runes to summon his pet. ¡°This is¡­ balance? Teacher Tong Hu?¡± Seeing the large golden balance gradually appeared from the rune circle, Bai Qi was astonished. ¡°Teacher Tong Hu? How come I don¡¯t know that there is such a teacher in Star Mechanics?¡± President Qin mused after hearing Bai Qi but couldn¡¯t recall such a person in Star Mechanics Academy. ¡°Cough, it¡¯s nothing. The appearance just reminded me of a two-dimensional character that¡¯s all.¡± ¡°Is that so? I better go take a good look then, there might be some inspiration for me.¡± Luo Xiang chuckled at this, making Bai Qi¡¯s scalp tingle. Even if he practice divine feats to change his gender now, he couldn¡¯t summon a saint fighter¡­ ¡°So¡­ shall we get started?¡± Seeing Luo Xiang actually took interest in Teacher Tong Hu, Bai Qi immediately changed the subject. Luo Xiang no longer pursued the matter and commanded his beast to enter the arena. ¡°Allow me to properly introduce my pet, the Immeasurable Balance. It¡¯s a six stage King-level Equipment System.¡± Luo Xiang pointed to the golden balance in front of him and introduced. [Name]: Immeasurable Balance [Nature]: Equipment System [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King [Introduction]: Formed by the cultivation of ancient balances, it can make judgments on everything¡¯s right or wrong. An Equipment System? It seemed like this was the first time he encountered an opponent of the Equipment System since becoming a Beast Master. Well, those mass-produced in the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm don¡¯t count. ¡°But Instructor Luo, didn¡¯t you say your pets are from the Mythical System?¡± ¡°Yes, the Immeasurable Balance should have been considered a Myth in the ancient times. Now that it has gained intelligence, it belongs to a branch of the Mythical System.¡± Okay then, sorry to disturb you. Bai Qi looked at the balance in the battlefield with some envy. If given the chance, he would like to forge a contract with an Equipment System Beast as well. ¡°Ahem, hurry up and start, stop dithering.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s dithering, President Qin couldn¡¯t help but remind him. Bai Qi also regained his senses and said, ¡°Gamma, Gemini Devourer, Lord-level four stage.¡± ¡°Gemini Devourer? Sounds interesting.¡± Luo Xiang gave a slight nod and said, ¡°Since it¡¯s an appraisal, you can go first.¡± Bai Qi nodded, looking at Gamma. ¡°Gamma, go all out in your attack, don¡¯t worry about damaging the opponent.¡± Krup-krup! (Okay, Master.) Gamma nodded in response. The Bloodsucking Aura and Deadly Poison Aura instantly spread out, covering the Immeasurable Balance. Although it was an Equipment System Beast, the Bloodsucking Aura could do more than just drain blood and the toxins in the Deadly Poison Aura were not only targeted at flesh and blood creatures. Energy Absorption and Corrosion, these two basic abilities of Gamma had both been incorporated into the two Auras. Even against a divine artifact, Gamma was confident that it could turn it into scrap metal. However, even though the power was suppressed, a six stage King was not something Gamma could easily shake. Although a lot of energy was absorbed, the Deadly Poison Aura had no effect at all. Seeing this scene, Gamma without hesitation withdrew the Deadly Poison Aura, its body quickly stretched out, becoming brilliant in color. Soon, it transformed into a crystal angel shining with Holy Light. ¡°It really did swallow Angel¡¯s Wings. The Bo Ge family must be regretting it right now.¡± Seeing Gamma showing the Holy Light attribute and angelic form, Luo Xiang couldn¡¯t help but laugh as he realized Lilith¡¯s Judgement Angel wings were probably eaten by Gamma. At this moment, Gamma quickly entered a combat state. Its crystal palms formed a triangle shape in front of its chest. A dazzling white light formed between its hands, which abruptly transformed into a beam shooting directly at the Immeasurable Balance. It was Gamma¡¯s super skill that had not been used until now, Holy Shock. As described in the skill description, Holy Shock possessed both Holy Light and Thunderbolt attributes. Not only was it powerful, it was also extremely fast. It almost instantly crossed the wide battleground and arrived in front of the Immeasurable Balance. A scorched trench appeared where the Holy Shock passed. ¡°Speed, attack, both are top-notch. This must be a super skill, right?¡± Facing Gamma¡¯s sudden attack, LuoXiangdidn¡¯t show any worry but looked with interest at Gamma¡¯s skill. Six stage Kings could almost not be harmed by any beast, except for the seven stage legend. Naturally, Luo Xiang would not worry. Finally, the Holy Shock hit the Immeasurable Balance, but the balance didn¡¯t shake at all. Instead, the left tray suddenly lit up, and the Holy Shock unexpectedly changed direction, landing on the tray as though a swallow was returning to its nest. At the same time, the originally absolutely balanced Immeasurable Balance began to tilt slowly until Gamma stopped the Holy Shock. Only then did the balance stop moving. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect a skill from a Lord-level creature to contain so much energy. Bai Qi, your pet is quite impressive-¡± Luo Xiang glanced at the scales on the Immeasurable Balance and was clearly a little surprised. Impressive? Impressive but couldn¡¯t even make your pet shake a bit. Even if it¡¯s a six stage King, isn¡¯t that a little too much. Bai Qi laughed dryly, planning to let Gamma continue his attack. But he saw the Immeasurable Balance returning to a balanced state once again. On the right tray, a stream of black energy appeared. ¡°The Immeasurable Balance emphasizes balance. So, let¡¯s see if you can withstand this much Shadow Department Power-¡° Chapter 296 - Chapter 296: Chapter 292: Gone with the Wind~ Chapter 296: Chapter 292: Gone with the Wind~ ¡°Absorb and convert energy? Doesn¡¯t seem so.¡± Watching the two clusters of Holy Light and Shadow energy on the Immeasurable Balance gradually becoming balanced, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel somewhat astonished. Leaving aside how the Immeasurable Balance managed to absorb the energy of the Holy Shock, where did this shadow energy appearing out of nowhere come from? This completely contradicts the law of conservation of energy. Do all equipment-system pets behave this illogically? Bai Qi clicked his tongue in envy, and at that moment, the Immeasurable Balance returned to equilibrium. In an instant, the shadow energy on the right side of the Immeasurable Balance transformed into a shockwave and shot straight towards Gamma, looking identical to Gamma¡¯s Holy Shock. The only difference between the two was their attributes ¡ª one was Holy Light, the other was Shadow. Seeing this, Gamma didn¡¯t dodge. Under its control, the Bloodsucking Aura transformed into a light film attached to the Diamond Body. The shadow shockwave sent out by the Immeasurable Balance was split in half by Gamma and landed on the walls on both sides. Boom! Boom! Two successive explosions caused ripples to form on the surrounding walls of the combat room, which quickly subsided. ¡°Is this the space barrier? Interesting!¡± Seeing this scene, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up once again. I have to find a way to get this technology. On the other side, seeing Gamma so easily block the Shadow Shock, Luo Xiang couldn¡¯t help but nod slightly. ¡°Not bad, it is both strong in offense and defense, much more flexible than its previous pure defense and counterattack.¡± Luo Xiang was clear about Gamma¡¯s absurd defense, but even Mo Guan, the defensive master who specialized in defense, also had a pet with powerful offensive abilities. After all, you can¡¯t guarantee that there will always be a teammate good at combat by your side every time. ¡°However, it¡¯s still not enough.¡± Click-purr-click-purr. (Master, can Gamma try that?) Bai Qi was taken aback, thought for a moment, and said, ¡°Give it a try. There shouldn¡¯t be any problems with the Golden Cicada Shelling in effect.¡± Click-purr-click-purr! (Then Gamma is on it!) With Bai Qi¡¯s consent, Gamma instantly perked up. Its originally indestructible diamond body suddenly began to stretch and began to mimic a human form. Suddenly, another Diamond Angel Body appeared behind Gamma and directly fell down, bypassing the Shadow Shock and going straight for the Immeasurable Balance. As a general skill, Gamma could not achieve infinite splitting in the Diamond Body state like it did in the liquid monster state ¡ª at most, it could only split into one body. But the advantage was, this clone possessed all the abilities of the Holy Light Form in the main body. This was also another application of the Twin-Life Contract. ¡°Oh? A clone with energy not weaker than the main body? That¡¯s not bad.¡± Seeing this, Luo Xiang slightly nodded. A clone with the same energy as the main body, even if its skill effects were slightly lacking, was still quite potent. However, after Gamma split this body, it did not launch a Holy Shock again, but quickly ran towards the Immeasurable Balance. The Immeasurable Balance also seemed to realize something. It swayed its huge body. A golden pointer suddenly fell from the balance and turned into a golden longsword, stabbing straight towards Gamma. You¡¯ve got to be shitting me, don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re not Tonghu! Seeing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but complain once again. But by this time, Gamma¡¯s clone had already engaged the golden sword. Although it was uncontrolled, the golden sword¡¯s offensive was very sharp. Every attack landed at the vital points of Gamma¡¯s clone. However, this clone also inherited the hardness of the Diamond Body, and it resisted the slash of the golden sword. It quickly reached the front of the Immeasurable Balance. Seeing this, several components separated from the Immeasurable Balance and transformed into various weapons to attack Gamma¡¯s clone. However, because of this, the Immeasurable Balance¡¯s Shadow Shock stopped. The freed Gamma immediately launched a Holy Shock to cover its clone, successfully protecting its clone to arrive in front of the Immeasurable Balance. ¡°One ranged, one melee, working together seamlessly. That¡¯s pretty good.¡± Seeing this, Luo Xiang nodded in satisfaction and said, ¡°If you could bring out your demon form too, that would be even better.¡± As soon as his voice fell, a burst of green energy suddenly surged from Gamma¡¯s glowing clone. The Diamond Body also gradually burst into Evil Energy Flame. ¡°So that¡¯s really the case.¡± Luo Xiang laughed, snapped his fingers, and the Immeasurable Balance suddenly dispersed, transforming into numerous components ready to reassemble. Boom! Just then, Gamma¡¯s Diamond clone suddenly exploded. As the Holy Light and Evil Energy mixed, they unleashed a destructive force much greater than before. A massive bi-color sphere instantly enveloped the entire battlefield. What¡¯s more, the terrifying explosion carried Diamond fragments and scattered them all around. They sent ripples onto the surrounding space barriers of the combat field, causing some areas to appear twisted. ¡°You little brat, are you deliberately trying to tear down the Association?¡± Looking at the familiar scene before him, the corners of President Qin¡¯s eyes twitched slightly. Murderous intent filled his body as he looked at Bai Qi next to him. ¡°Cough, President, you can¡¯t blame me for this. I¡¯ve always said not to fight in the Association.¡± Bai Qi sullenly shrunk his neck to avoid President Qin¡¯ s murderous gaze. But upon seeing the destructive power caused by Gamma¡¯s clone, he nodded satisfactorily. Although it was merely a copy, the Energy Value stored was not as much as the original body, but because Gamma had deliberately adjusted the ratio of the two energies, the destructive power caused by the explosion was not any less than what had happened in the Green Dragon Secret Realm. What a pity, I didn¡¯t summon Beta here. The sight would have definitely met Beta¡¯s aesthetic taste. Just then, a crunchy sound of a ticking hand suddenly echoed in Bai Qi¡¯s ear. Following that, the explosion Energy that covered the whole field was visibly shrinking at a rapid pace. Eventually, it formed into a massive golden stein. ¡°Tsk, tsk, it almost exceeded the absorption limit of the Immeasurable Balance¡¯s Sky Blue Stein. This move really took me by surprise.¡± Slightly clapping his hands, Luo Xiang walked up to Bai Qi and said, ¡°Even Zhang Shan couldn¡¯t break the absorption limit of the Sky Blue Stein.¡± ¡°Instructor Luo, your beast is a little too strong, don¡¯t you think?¡± Looking at the Immeasurable Balance that flew intact behind Luo Xiang, Bai Qi sighed helplessly. No wonder everyone thought Luo Xiang might succeed Zhao Futu¡¯s position. Looking at it now, he¡¯s indeed quite overpowered. ¡°That¡¯s something I should be saying.¡± Luo Xiang shook his head, ¡°I haven¡¯t seen any fourth-stage Lord that can force the Immeasurable Balance to bring out the Sky Blue Stein. Besides, if I am not mistaken, your main beast should also be able to use this explosion skill, right? If it¡¯s the same stage, I can¡¯t guarantee that the Immeasurable Balance can withstand it.¡± ¡°Hehe¡­ Do you think I¡¯d believe you?¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips, his face full of disbelief. Even though this Sky Blue Stein was a little exaggerated, I have never seen a balance with a single stein. But if we put aside the number of steins and focus on the swaying degree of the Evolution Egg, it was evident that the Immeasurable Balance was quite precious. Glancing at the Evolution Egg which still stuck at ninety-nine percent, Bai Qi instantly transformed into a curious guy, gently tapping the Immeasurable Balance. Hum, hum, hum¡­ After a violent shake, the Golden Egg was full of cracks, and its progress finally reached a hundred percent. As expected, the last one percent of the Evolution Egg had to rely on these special creatures to be complete. ¡°Then there¡¯s noway.¡± Luo Xiang, unknown of Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts, shrugged his shoulders and turned to look at President Qin, ¡°Although we didn¡¯t get to see the other Demon Class skills, the High-grade Lord stage is more or less confirmed.¡± President Qin nodded his head. Even though the destructive force that Gamma displayed was clearly beyond the performance of a typical fourth-stage Lord creature, the Bloodline Level was indeed still at the Lord level. ¡°Alright, one is done. Who¡¯s next? Will it be an Undead King-level beast?¡± Luo Xiang looked at Bai Qi with interest, clearly expecting Bai Qi¡¯s next beast. ¡°Alpha is not in a hurry to test. Let¡¯s try this guy first.¡± Bai Qi motioned, summoning the Husky. As soon as he saw the Husky appear, President Qin appeared to be very alert, ¡°Bai Qi, are you really going to bring down the Association?¡± He clearly remembered that this guy had caused a lot of trouble for Mo Guan who was at the sixth stage, even when it was just at the second stage. Although Mo Guan did suppress his strength, it still proved a point. After all, it¡¯s fourth-stage now. Arf? (1 sensed deep malice from this human. Can I bite him?) Beta immediately detected the President Qin¡¯s malice towards him. Its three eyes silently scanned up and down the President, obviously looking for the best place to attack. Bang! ¡°Are you really planning to reverse the roles with Gamma? One has switched to explosions; the other has become a foodie?¡± Bai Qi punched strongly on Beta¡¯s head. Then Beta noticed the giant pit in the ground, yet contrary to Bai Qi¡¯s expectations, it did not seem excited at all. Arf, arf! (Mere physical explosion, can¡¯t impress me anymore.) Bai Qi placed his hand astonishingly on Beta¡¯s head, it doesn¡¯t feel hot? Darn, did his brain crack open when his third eye opened? ¡°Three-eyed? Did Yi Yu give you a resource from the three-eyed civilization?¡± Luo Xiang quickly noticed the third eye on Beta¡¯s head. After pondering for a while, he guessed the origin of Beta¡¯s eye. ¡°Instructor Luo, you knew about it? Is there any problem with this thing?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s heart tightened, he asked hastily. ¡°Of course not, moreover, this resource of the mythical level is quite high- quality.¡± Luo Xiang smiled, ¡°I remember last time he gave you a Crystal Dragon Bone, right? Seems like Yi Yu appreciates you quite a bit.¡± ¡°When you put it like that, it seems so.¡± Bai Qi nodded, according to the rules, Beast Masters belonging to other powers would not receive high-level mythical resources even in trades. However, the two Yi Yu gave him were indeed good quality. Could it be possible, that guy wanted to poach him? Hmm, it seems President Zhao Futu mentioned they could work part-time in the Thirteenth Bureau? Should I just sign up for it? That shouldn¡¯t count as switching sides, right? As Bai Qi was contemplating the feasibility of this move, he suddenly sensed danger from two pairs of eyes nearby. He then remembered he was still in the Association and immediately coughed awkwardly, ¡°Well then, let¡¯s test Beta¡¯s abilities. Although it has not undergone Racial Evolution, it seems its racial value has increased quite a bit.¡± Thinking about job-hopping at your own place, what a miscalculation! He¡¯s been overconfident lately, needs to read some books for self-reflection soon. Chapter 297 - Chapter 297: Chapter 293: Spirit Blast is the Ultimate Way! Chapter 297: Chapter 293: Spirit Blast is the Ultimate Way! ¡°The race values have increased again? Well, inheriting the talent of the three- eyed civilization creature, even direct racial evolution is pretty normal.¡± Luo Xiang nodded, putting away the Immeasurable Balance, and then summoned another pet, ¡°Coincidentally, my sixth pet, Skul, is also from the wolf species. The battle among the same race should be much more interesting.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi glanced at the giant wolf in the arena that nearly occupied half of the battlefield, his mouth twitched slightly. ¡°That, Instructor Luo, isn¡¯t yours also¡­¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t I mention last time, all my pets are of mythical species, and of course, so is Skul.¡± [Name]: Sunchasing Demon Wolf [Nature]: Wolf Species [Bloodline Level]: High-grade King [ Introduction]: It is said that its ancestors were the mythical wolves chasing the sun. It is vicious and cunning. If the Beast Master is not careful, they might easily be betrayed by it. Schuck timely reported the race of Skul. Upon hearing that it easily betrayed the Beast Master, Bai Qi admired Luo Xiang even more. He dared to contract with a pet that easily betrayed the Beast Master. Was this the pattern of a top figure? However, comparing a mythical species king creature with a lord creature seemed to trivialize the matter a bit. ¡°All right, since we have to continue, let¡¯s start then. I¡¯m old and don¡¯t have the energy to wait for your young ones.¡± President Qin interrupted the two¡¯s conversation, glanced at the arena that had been almost repaired by the maintenance robots, and warned, ¡°Just a heads up, you two better take it easy.¡± Luo Xiang shrugged, looked at Bai Qi, and said, ¡°So, let¡¯s start.¡± Bai Qi nodded, returning to his former position, and the husky also took its own position. ¡± I will suppress the power of Sunchasing Demon Wolf at four Level. This could present a better effect.¡± Luo Xiang bowed slightly, gesturing for Bai Qi to make the first move. However, before Bai Qi could respond, Husky had already moved. They saw the Etherium Liquid Gold on Schuck¡¯s body rapidly flowing and expanding, wrapping his entire body, and swiftly switching to the Two-headed Ice Wolf form. However, compared to before, there were evidently many more rune structures on the body of the Two-headed Ice Wolf. As the first contestant other than Bai Qi to apply rune mechanics to battle, Schuck naturally would not neglect such a powerful weapon. He had designed several sets suitable for different battles long ago. The set he¡¯s using now was designed to combat enemies with huge body sizes. Seeing the husky, which was initially smaller than its own paw, suddenly turned as large as itself, the Sunchasing Demon Wolf also lifted his spirits. Without waiting for its Beast Master¡¯s command, it launched an attack on Husky. Seeing this, Husky also showed no intention of avoiding it and responded in kind. Bang! The two giant wolves collided and instinctively bit each other¡¯s throat. However, the speed of the Sunchasing Demon Wolf was obviously faster than that of Husky, taking the lead in biting Schuck¡¯s throat. Just as the teeth of Sunchasing Demon Wolf were about to pierce the defense of Etherium Liquid Gold, the array on the Two-headed Ice Wolf suddenly lit up, followed by a wisp of Thunder Flame Power that instantly spread all over the body and flowed to its body through the teeth of the Sunchasing Demon Wolf. Roar¡­ Feeling the attack of the Thunder Flame Power, the Sunchasing Demon Wolf immediately let go of its mouth, but it was not out of fear but out of greed that it absorbed the Thunder Flame Power into its body. ¡°Good boy, it¡¯s like you¡¯re serving the opponent a meal.¡± Seeing the performance of Sunchasing Demon Wolf, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but marvel. Even when the strength was suppressed to the Four Level, its bloodline was still there. Sunchasing, never sparing the sun, let alone Thunder Flame Power. ¡°In this situation, ordinary energy attacks are ineffective.¡± Bai Qi looked at the increasingly high-spirited Sunchasing Demon Wolf and muttered to himself. Schuck also instantly figured out the problem, stopped releasing Thunder Flame Power, used it as a driving force instead, and launched an attack on the Sunchasing Demon Wolf with the Two-headed Ice Wolf. Being deprived of the Thunder Flame Power, the Sunchasing Demon Wolf was clearly dissatisfied and didn¡¯t give any leeway to Husky. Its wolf claws swiftly swiped, all aimed at Husky¡¯s vital parts. If Luo Xiang and Bai Qi were not on good terms, those who didn¡¯t know, might have thought that these two had a grudge against each other upon seeing the aggressive way the Sunchasing Demon Wolf attacked. ¡°Has your Sunchasing Demon Wolf already awakened its mythical bloodline?¡± Looking at the aggressive Sunchasing Demon Wolf, President Qin could not help but ask. ¡°Yes, I developed a secret realm a few days ago, and there happened to be materials suitable for Sunchasing Demon Wolf, so I awakened its bloodline.¡± Luo Xiang nodded and said, ¡°But its temperament has also become a bit troublesome, so it¡¯s a good chance to tame it.¡± ¡°Are you so confident about Bai Qi¡¯s pet?¡± Upon hearing this, President Qin was somewhat surprised, while Luo Xiang smiled and said, ¡°If it were only of the Mechanical Engineering Department before, it might not be possible, but now that the Three-eyed Civilization is added, it¡¯s a different story.¡± ¡°Three-eyed Civilization¡­counting it, it can barely be regarded as a mythical bloodline.¡± President Qin slightly nodded, and they both turned their attention to the field. Despite the ferocious attack of the Sun Chasing Demon Wolf, the two-headed war wolf didn¡¯t show any signs of defeat. It managed to dodge the demon wolf¡¯s attacks accurately every time and exploited its versatile weapons to attack the demon wolf¡¯s weak points. With the help of the super skill ¡®Insight into Everything,¡¯ Husky¡¯s ability to capture combat details peaked. After a while, the demon wolf, unsuccessful in its attacks, was aroused to fierceness. Its body was suddenly cloaked in a deep red flame. From afar, it looked as if a great sun was burning in the field. Seeing this, the two-headed war wolf immediately increased its distance. Simultaneously, two giant jet ports extended from its shoulder position. Two freeze rays were formed instantly, shooting at the demon wolf. However, the flame on the demon wolf¡¯s body was evidently not on the same level as that of the Fire Fist Bird. The freeze rays were incinerated into nothingness the moment they touched the demon wolf¡¯s flame. If the demon wolf dares to chase the sun, how could the temperature of its flame be low? Howl¡­ (Beta doesn¡¯t like this guy.) Perhaps because of the influence of the Arctic Ice Wolf bloodline, Beta began to dislike the demon wolf even more. The third eye on its forehead suddenly opened. A light blue glow swept across the demon wolf, and a vast spirit power followed the line of sight of the third eye and attacked the demon wolf. This time, the demon wolf, who had been toying around, felt a sudden shock to its soul. Before it could adjust, it heard Beta¡¯s high-pitched howl. An overwhelmingly domineering voice echoed directly in the demon wolf¡¯s head. Demon Subduing Mantra! Combing the Soul Whisper and demon-shattering roar, the Demon Subduing Mantra attacked directly at the soul. Beta also added the Buddhist scriptures that it usually recites into it, which further strengthened the effect. However, while the demon wolf had suppressed its strength, its soul was still that of a mythical king species. So, after a short adaptation period, it began to counterattack. However, before the demon wolf could successfully counterattack, another more enormous spirit power surged into its soul, momentarily stunning the demon wolf. ¡°So that¡¯s it. Since it didn¡¯t work with physical explosion, it tried spirit blast?¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but smack his lips, suddenly understanding the meaning of Beta¡¯s previous words. ¡°Tsk, it can even influence the soul of the Sun Chasing Demon Wolf. Is this thing really of the rank of a Lord?¡± Seeing this, Luo Xiang was truly amazed. Although the Sun Chasing Demon Wolf was not his main pet, it was also incredibly powerful. Now, it had been stunned by a Lord creature. In accomplishing this, it was no longer enough to describe Bai Qi, the Beast Master, as a freak. Howl!!! Exactly because of this, the Sun Chasing Demon Wolf was thoroughly enraged. After regaining its senses, it immediately released its suppressed power. A deep red flame formed in its mouth, turning into a rain of fire that rushed directly towards Husky. The temperature of this flame was extremely high. If it covered Schuck, he would undoubtedly be melted into molten iron. Despite the Sun Chasing Demon Wolf¡¯s intensified attacks, Beta showed no signs of retreating. Its expression suddenly became calm, its body dramatically shrank to the size of a human, and it sat there cross-legged. Under such circumstances, when the flames approached Beta, they bent as if they were alive and did not hurt Husky at all. Seeing this, the Sun Chasing Demon Wolf was about to attack aggressively, but its body suddenly stiffened and fell limp to the ground. ¡°If it can¡¯t even defeat a fourth-stage Lord, it should go back and train well.¡± Luo Xiang criticized his pet without mercy and then put the Sun Chasing Demon Wolf away. Looking at the invisible barrier around Husky, he said, ¡°Bai Qi, your pet must have had a spirit power mutation, right? It¡¯s really a perfect match for the resources of the Three-eyed Civilization.¡± With Luo Xiang¡¯s eyesight, it was natural to see that when Beta shrank, it also compressed its spirit power around its body to form a powerful spirit power barrier. Although the Sun Chasing Demon Wolf¡¯s fire was dominant, its effectiveness against this pure spirit power was extremely poor. Not to mention that Beta was even rotating the spirit power barrier, like a spinning top, forcibly pushing away the Sun Chasing Demon Wolf¡¯s attack. However, even so, Beta¡¯s spirit power was a bit too high. Hearing Luo Xiang¡¯s praise, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but scratch his head. Beta also stopped and looked around at the flames on the ground, feeling somewhat fearful afterwards. Howl¡­ (I was scared to death, I thought I wouldn¡¯t be able to block it¡­) ¡°No, according to my calculations, the spirit power barrier would rotate at such speed. Unless it¡¯s an extremely piercing attack, it¡¯s likely to be moved to the side.¡± Howl? (What about the small probability?) ¡°In a small probability, you¡¯ll be burned to death, and I¡¯ll transfer to other devices.¡± Howl! Beta looked at its split consciousness in shock, obviously, not expecting that even its own body was considered in itscalculations. Really, doesn¡¯t anyone regulate this? Beta looked pitifully at its Beast Master, but Bai Qi¡¯s mind was not on this at all. Of course, he was aware of why Beta could block the attack of the Sun Chasing Demon Wolf. Mind Helmet and the Spirit Power Storage Device, along with the support of Three-eyes, made Beta¡¯s Spirit power level almost on par with that of King creatures. At least, that was the feedback he got from Alpha. ¡°The effect is so good, I might as well arrange one for the silkworm later, which will make the effect of Dreamland even better.¡± Chapter 298 - Chapter 298: Chapter 294: Swearing to Victory... Claw! Chapter 298: Chapter 294: Swearing to Victory¡­ Claw! Although Bai Qi knew that the Sun Chasing Demon Wolf had not yet unleashed his full strength, he was quite satisfied that Beta could achieve this much with only its spirit power. Influencing the spirit power of king-level creatures, even with the boost from the Mind Helmet, was quite remarkable. At least among creatures of the same rank, besides the Super Energy Apartment, very few could withstand Beta¡¯s spiritual attacks. This time, Beta really stood up. It hadn¡¯t been easy. ¡°Given the current combat power displayed by Beta, its bloodline level should be a High-grade Lord,¡± Luo Xiang concluded. He couldn¡¯t help buttease, ¡°However, the likelihood of duplicating these two pets of yours is basically zero. It seems like they¡¯re just there for show.¡± ¡°It can¡¯t be that bad, can it?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head. Once he discovered the technology for combining machinery and flesh, Schuck should be replicable. As for Alpha and the others¡­ He decided to drop the idea. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s now time for your king-level undead, isn¡¯t it?¡± A gleam flashed in Luo Xiang¡¯s eyes. ¡°Many people have high expectations for it, considering the way it fought three opponents at once during your competition.¡± Bai Qi smiled at his comment and summoned Alpha. Compared to his other pets, Alpha indeed made quite an impression during the competition. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s begin.¡± Luo Xiang snapped his fingers, and the North Wind Madness Eagle Neal appeared in the battlefield. ¡°Since both are King-level creatures, there is no need to suppress their power. Let¡¯s have a real battle, and your pet has already reached the peak of the fourth stage, right?¡± Luo Xiang glanced at Alpha and asked. ¡°Yes, Alpha is at Four Stage Nine Level.¡± Bai Qi nodded. As the pet that trained the most diligently in his team, Alpha naturally leveled up the fastest. It was now essentially waiting to breakthrough to the Fifth Stage. [Name]: Death Sword Monarch (Alpha) [Nature]: Undead Department [Level]: Four Stage Nine Level [Bloodline Level]: Low-grade King [Racial skills]: Death Force Field (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient), Sword of Death (Transcendent Level ¨C Perfect), Undying Flame (Super Level ¨C Proficient), Dark Reflection (Super Level ¨C Master), Gravity Amplification (Super Level ¨C Master), Sword Blade Storm (Super Level ¨C Master), Dragon Might (High Level ¨C Perfect), Skeleton Manipulation (High Level ¨C Perfect), Wind Wound (High Level ¨C Perfect) [Energy Value]: 2E4600W ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Luo Xiang looked at President Qin and grinned, ¡°President, please turn the defense power here to the maximum.¡± Upon hearing this, President Qin sighed, ¡°This will be equivalent to the defense strength of the Sixth Stage. It seems we will need to discuss upgrading our systems with the Federation afterwards.¡± Despite his grumbles, President Qin still turned the power of the Space Barrier in the field to its maximum. A layer of spatial barrier promptly appeared around the combat room. Given that the power of the North Wind Madness Eagle was already unusual for a Six Stage creature and Alpha¡¯s Death Force Field was an overly powerful ability, judging from the last two fights, the barrier might be broken if the power wasn¡¯t at its highest. Looking at the substantial space barrier around them, Bai Qi gave a slight nod. He then turned to Alpha, ¡°Alpha, give your all in the upcoming battle. Winning or losing doesn¡¯t matter. Let¡¯s see what your current limit is.¡± Clatter, clatter. (Boss, I won¡¯t lose.) Bai Qi was startled at the response. Seeing Alpha, with the Sword of Death in hand, fly into mid-air, he was left amazed. Not even daunted by a six-stage mythical king-level creature, was Alpha this confident now? ¡°Then, let the competition begin!¡± Seeing that both pets were in position, President Qin announced the start of the match, and at the same time, Alpha launched its attack. Facing North Wind Madness Eagle, which was of a higher level, Alpha didn¡¯t resort to any fancy techniques. Instead, it wielded the Sword of Death and sped towards the North Wind Madness Eagle relying purely on speed. However, as the main pet and Luo Xiang¡¯s longtime traveling companion, the North Wind Madness Eagle¡¯s speed was naturally not weak. With a flap of its wings, it dodged Alpha¡¯s sword slash with agility. Simultaneously, a cold bone-chilling wind arose from nowhere, blowing towards Alpha. In response to the North Wind Madness Eagle¡¯s attack, a shadow crystal instantly appeared in front of it, and a mirror image emerged from it. Then, golden light enveloped the mirror image, causing it to start spinning rapidly. Wind blades and metallic edges appeared one by one, encircling the mirror image as it spun at high speed, forming a blade storm that confronted the North Wind Madness Eagle¡¯s cold wind. ¡°Mirror Image + Sword Blade Storm? Hmm, using the effect of physical immunity to compensate for the lack of defensive power of the Mirror Image, that¡¯s a good idea.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, originally the primary function of Dark Reflection was to block damage and confuse the enemy. With this combination, it unexpectedly added an extra fighting force. However, Alpha was clearly not satisfied just yet. Seeing that the storm created by the mirror image¡¯s sword blade barely held up against the Cold Wind, a demonically red light flashed in Alpha¡¯s eyes. An Undying Flame immediately attached itself to the storm of the sword blade, transforming into a fire tornado and charged towards the North Wind Madness Eagle. As the fire tornado clashed with the Cold Wind, the whole battlefield abruptly transformed into an odd environment, alternating quickly between cold and hot. The ground under the combatants began to fracture gradually. Nevertheless, after the fire tornado advanced a certain distance, it stopped, unable to proceed any further. In contrast, the North Wind Madness Eagle appeared to glide effortlessly. A six-stage mythical species, whether in terms of energy value or skill intensity, was much stronger than ordinary creatures of the same tier. But Alpha apparently didn¡¯t plan on hurting the opponent with the fire tornado. In the instant when the two sides reached a stalemate, Alpha¡¯s wind wings on his back vibrated and he broke through the Cold Wind in an instant, swinging the Sword of Death to stab directly at the wing of the North Wind Madness Eagle. The primary target for a creature of the flying system, like this one, would naturally be to disable its ability to fly. The North Wind Madness Eagle seemed to understand the uniqueness of the Sword of Death as well. With a sharp howl, a gust of wind suddenly enveloped its wing. Instead of retreating, the Eagle advanced, striking at the Sword of Death with its wing. Seeing this, Alpha did not change his attack style, instead, he accelerated his speed to stab at the North Wind Madness Eagle once again. As expected, the whirlwind on the body surface of the North Wind Madness Eagle could not completely obstruct the Sword of Death. The surface whirlwind didn¡¯t last a moment, falling directly into silence. However, in return, the trajectory of the Sword of Death was affected by the whirlwind. Unbeknownst to anyone, its course had veered off, passing by the wing of the North Wind Madness Eagle without hurting it at all. ¡°Using a minimal force to move a heavy weight? Could wind skills also be manipulated in this way?¡± Bai Qi widened his eyes, stunned by this revelation. The wind moves unpredictably, but when most people use wind skills, they usually focus on exploiting its cutting attribute. Techniques like the North Wind Madness Eagle¡¯s, using countless small vortexes in the whirlwind to divert an attack, were indeed rare. Alpha was equally surprised. Since he had obtained the Sword of Death, this was the first enemy that had evaded the attack of the Sword of Death with such cleverness. But Alpha¡¯s surprise lasted only for an instant and he launched another attack. This time, Alpha showcased his terrifying speed, creating countless sword shadows to attack all parts of the North Wind Madness Eagle. If one attack isn¡¯t enough, then launching countless attacks would compensate for it! ¡°The effects of personally experiencing this speed and watching it from afar are indeed not quite the same.¡± Feeling the information transmitted from the North Wind Madness Eagle, Luo Xiang couldn¡¯t help but marvel. ¡°Instructor Luo is, it¡¯s quite clear that the North Wind Madness Eagle hasn¡¯t gotten serious yet.¡± Bai Qi smirked, even though it seemed the North Wind Madness Eagle was being hit by Alpha without the power to fight back, a closer look revealed something else. Each time the Sword of Death broke through the whirlwind defense of the North Wind Madness Eagle, the Eagle would narrowly dodge with almost imperceptible movements. These movements were minuscule to the point where from afar, it looked like Alpha was attacking nothing more than an illusion. ¡°I suppose so¡­¡± Luo Xiang replied with a faint smile without addressing Bai Qi¡¯s comment directly. Creak, creak. (Master, it is strong!) At this moment, Alpha suddenly transmitted a message to Bai Qi. Although short, Bai Qi could feel Alpha¡¯s excitement, including his delight in challenging strong opponents. ¡°It appears Alpha has been pent-up recently-¡± Ever since returning to Gusu City, although Alpha had been training incessantly, he had curbed his strength to focus on details. It had indeed been a long time since he was able to act without any restrictions. It seemed, when there was nothing else to do, he should take on more tasks allowing his pets to stretch their legs. After all, theory without practice is empty. While Bai Qi was thinking, a figure suddenly leaped out of the fire tornado, soaring high above the North Wind Madness Eagle. Clutching the Gravity Sword, which had somehow appeared in the hands of the Mirror Image, it struck down violently on the North Wind Madness Eagle. To prevent the North Wind Madness Eagle from dodging, the Mirror Image maximized the gravity surrounding its body as it reached the highest point, descending faster than Alpha¡¯s attack speed, and in an instant, arrived above the North Wind Madness Eagle. If hit directly by the Gravity Sword, even a mythical species like North Wind Madness Eagle would not be spared under such terrifying gravity. However, just as the Gravity Sword was about to hit the North Wind Madness Eagle, its body suddenly dissipated into a gust of wind. At the same time, a sharp claw emerged from the Cold Wind behind Alpha¡¯s main body and attacked Alpha¡¯s back. How could a mythical kind of king be easily ambushed? But as a speed mutant species, Alpha¡¯s reaction was also extremely fast. Seeing the enemy in front of him dissipate into the wind, without moving his body, his arm rotated like a machine, directly stabbing at the North Wind Madness Eagle behind him. This move was a standard operation when Alpha was still a mere skeleton soldier. Although Alpha¡¯s move caught North Wind Madness Eagle off guard, yet before the Sword of Death could touch the North Wind Madness Eagle, Alpha was hit by some kind of invisible attack and his crystal armor shattered. ¡°A stealth attack? No, its form was hidden by the Cold Wind.¡± Bai Qi was taken aback when he saw what was happening, quickly assessing the North Wind Madness Eagle¡¯s attacking method. ¡°I definitely want one, just thinking about the Sword of Sworn Victory gives me chills-¡° Chapter 299 - Chapter 299: Chapter 295: Appraisal Completed Chapter 299: Chapter 295: Appraisal Completed Bai Qi looked with some envy at the North Wind Wild Eagle who had successfully ambushed Alpha, and had already started thinking about how to take out some parts from the Eagle. Judging from the previous attack, this attack should be related to the claws, should he discuss with Instructor Luo, giving the North Wind Wild Eagle a manicure later? Elsewhere. The invisible attack from the North Wind Wild Eagle gave Alpha no time to dodge, its crystal armor completely shattered, and the Wild Eagle was still showing no sign of relaxation, its claws continued to grab towards Alpha. Just as the Wild Eagle¡¯s claws touched Alpha, Alpha shattered like a broken mirror, while the mirror image that fell rapidly due to the missed attack suddenly rushed back, placing a heavy slash on the North Wind Wild Eagle with the gravity sword. From the beginning, the one at the very front was Alpha¡¯s real body. Struck straight on by the Gravity Sword, the North Wind Wild Eagle¡¯s movements became markedly slower, and Alpha, seizing the advantageous position, promptly followed up with a few more thrusts of its sword. With the amplification of gravity stacking up the gravity experienced by the North Wind Wild Eagle, the Wild Eagle¡¯s speed advantage would gradually be lost, and by then, it would be entirely at Alpha¡¯s mercy. However, the North Wind Wild Eagle obviously also realized the effect of the Gravity Sword. A glimmer of blue light flashed in its eyes, instantly accelerating its speed to forcefully evade Alpha¡¯s barrage, in contrast, the originally astonishingly quick Alpha began to visibly slow its own attack frequency. [Skill Name]: Eternal Winter Forcefield [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Description]: Forcefield skill, within the range of the forcefield, everything would enter an endless winter, even thoughts would gradually cease in this extreme cold environment. ¡°Tsk¡­ To be forced to utilize the force field by a fourth stage king, that¡¯s a real loss of face.¡± Upon seeing this, Luo Xiang let out a helpless sigh. Originally, he was indeed prepared for the North Wind Wild Eagle to use the force field, but it was to counter Alpha¡¯s Death Force Field, not for this kind of reason. Even though it¡¯s clearly a creature of the Skeletal Type, it has so many weird and complicated abilities. On the other hand, without hesitation, Alpha, who began to gradually slowdown due to the spreading of the Eternal Winter Force Field, activated its own Death Force Field, and the abnormalities plaguing its body suddenly disappeared. However, aside from that, the rest of the surrounding area had already turned into a frozen wasteland. Even the Undying Flame within the Fire Tornado began showing signs of being frozen. North Wind Wild Eagle, although ¡®wind¡¯ is in its name, is its strongest ability ice-based? Bai Qi sneered, and clicked his tongue contemptuously. He impressed upon himself how meticulously he always tried to think of a race name that suited his pet beast¡¯s power, looking at it now, he obviously thought too much. Yes, it was decided, the next evolution of Alpha would be called the Living King. While Bai Qi was thinking about how the choice of race names could misguide others, Alpha dismissed the Sword Blade Storm and the Fire Tornado, even putting away the Gravity Sword. Gripping the Sword of Death in one hand, it pointed at the North Wind Wild Eagle. Although it had not yet revealed itself, Alpha had sensed that the Eternal Winter Force Field possessed both wind and ice attributes. The icy wind was piercing like a blade. In this extremely freezing environment, the wind attacks from the North Wind Wild Eagle seemed particularly deadly. Unless Alpha could enhance the Undying Flame and the Sword Blade Storm to the transcendent level, they could not display their full power in this Eternal Winter Force Field. The only thing that could compete with the force field was similarly a force field skill. Thinking of this, Alpha¡¯s Death Force Field expanded once again. Where it covered, the icy wind all disappeared, forcefully violating the Eternal Winter Force Field. ¡°The Death Force Field, it¡¯s really troublesome.¡± Upon seeing this, the expression of Luo Xiang became grave. The confrontation between the force fields was actually much simpler than other skills. Whoever had the stronger force field, had the authority within that area. Generally speaking, higher creatures have absolute suppression over lower creatures, let alone the North Wind Wild Eagle being of a mythical species, the effect of its force field skill was also something ordinary kings could not match. However, Alpha, with a fourth-stage king¡¯s force field, forcefully endured the erosion of the North Wind Wild Eagle¡¯s sixth-stage force field, clearly showing the specialness of the Death Force Field. Soon, the Death Force Field and the Eternal Winter Force Field entered into a stalemate, but the actions of the twin pets did not stop. Being a sixth-stage mythical species King, North Wind Wild Eagle obviously could not accept this situation, a blue light flashed in its eyes, and blades that were like wind and ice appeared in the air, whistling towards Alpha. Under the reinforcement of the Eternal Winter Force Field, these blades were not extinguished by Alpha¡¯s Death Power like other energy, they only stalled for a moment before continuing towards the target again. Alpha, upon observing this did not dodge, concentrating all its strength into the Sword of Death, and slowly, spirits emitting a pitch-black luster began to emerge from the Sword of Death. These were the spirits of the ferocious beasts that were killed by Alpha prior to its discovery of the Cordyceps. After being slain by the Sword of Death, these beast souls were stored within the Sword of Death, and now upon Alpha¡¯s call, they once again condensed into forms with the aid of the power of death. Due to the reinforcement of the Death Force Field, besides their color, these spirits¡¯ forms were completely identical to the beasts alive, as if they had been truly resurrected again. GRRR1 After being summoned, these beasts all roared to the sky, and then all rushed towards the Icy Wind Blades. Although they crumbled upon contact, they rapidly regrouped and continued to harry the blades. Those Icy Wind Blades flying all over the sky were just not able to get close to Alpha at all. However, Alpha remained vigilant, the Fire of Soul firmly focused on the North Wind Wild Eagle across from it, and suddenly swung out its sword at the emptiness beside it. CLINK! A crisp sound rang out, and the wind barrier shattered to reveal a sharp claw. The owner of this claw was a burly man with the head of an eagle and the body of a human. ¡°Transformation?¡± Bai Qi looked at Luo Xiang in surprise, but Luo Xiang shook his head and said, ¡°Only legendary creatures can transform. This is just another form of the North Eagle.¡± ¡°To be precise, this is the battle form of the North Eagle.¡± After all this, you¡¯re only getting serious now? Bai Qi smacked his lips, while President Qin, by his side, wore a look of surprise. As a genius Beast Master with a mythical species on his team, Luo Xiang¡¯s strength was somewhat known to him. From what he knew, among the Six Stage Beast Trainers, only a handful could force Luo Xiang into this form. Was the Power of Death really that horrifying? Glimpsing at the North Eagle ¨C Giant-Eagle form, which had once again dispersed into the wild wind, Alpha directed his attention to the bird-man before him. The spirits of death, which were originally wandering outside, all returned to the Sword of Death, but they didn¡¯t hide as usual. Instead, they wrapped around the sword like flames. On the other side, the North Eagle was clearly preparing for a decisive blow. The power of the Eternal Winter gradually converged on its claws, causing one¡¯s thoughts to halt with just a glance. Almost simultaneously, the North Eagle clawed at Alpha, who also thrust out his sword. As the claw and sword clashed, a terrifying wave spread out, shaking off the ice clinging to the Space Barrier and even causing ripples to appear on the barrier itself. This wasn¡¯t like the previous Sixth Stage strength. This was enough to support the regular training of legendary creatures. However, their battle wasn¡¯t over. A series of clashes followed, shaking the battlefield with waves of energy. But Alpha was clearly aware of the disadvantages of a protracted battle. Suddenly he drew his sword and a sword qi flew out from the Sword of Death, striking the Eternal Winter claw of the North Eagle first. Woo woo woo¡­ Accompanied by howls of the souls of the departed, the Death Sword Qi deeply pierced into the Eternal Winter claw. A stream of light blue blood trickled from the claw of the North Eagle. Although it quickly froze and the wound was mended, the North Eagle was indeed hurt by Alpha. Seeing this, the North Eagle clenched its fist, and the Death Sword Qi exploded into a vortex of the Power of Death that scattered in the wind. But before the North Eagle could counter-attack, the Sword of Death had already pierced into its wound. Ice-blue blood spurted out and was corroded into black by the Power of Death before being absorbed back into the Sword of Death. Hurt directly by the Sword of Death, the North Eagle suddenly felt it losing control of its arm. Its eyes sharply turned fierce, and an aura that seemed alien to this world emanated from its body. Noticing something was off, Alpha instinctively pulled away from the North Eagle. But just as the North Eagle was about to pursue him, it paused and reverted to its Giant-Eagle form. Luo Xang promptly recalled the North Eagle and walked up to Bai Qi, remarking, ¡°Ah ah¡­ the young ones these days are so formidable, they can even fight across two stages.¡± ¡°Instructor Luo, are you sure you¡¯re not afraid of getting struck by lightning? The North Eagle at best used the power of the Fifth Stage. And just now, it used the special abilities of a mythical species, right?¡± Bai Qi spoke bluntly, exposing Luo Xiang¡¯s poor acting. Luo Xiang laughed and swiftly changed the topic, ¡°Never mind that, have you thought of a new evolution form for your pet?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Hmm, Alpha was able to evolve successfully with the use of the Power of Death. It will be named Death Sword Monarch.¡± ¡°Hmm, it¡¯s very apt.¡± Luo Xiang glanced at Alpha who had returned to stand behind Bai Qi, pondered for a moment, and said, ¡°President Qin, for the bloodline level, let¡¯s label it as a low-grade King.¡± President Qin nodded, a look of understanding flashing across his face. Being able to fight the North Eagle to this extent, even being a high-grade King would suffice, but as the saying goes, the shot hits the bird that sticks its head out, so it¡¯s better to keep a low profile. Luo Xiang stretched lazily and said to Bai Qi, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve had enough fun for today. Let¡¯s stop here.¡± ¡°Huh? That¡¯s it?¡± Bai Qi sounded somewhat disappointed. He had hoped for Luo Xiang to test Delta¡¯s combat powers. After all, both of Delta¡¯s skills hadn¡¯t gone through a proper fight since it evolved. ¡°I have some matters to attend to, so I¡¯ll be away for a few days. Bai Qi, you mustn¡¯t run around during these few days. Wait for my return and I¡¯ll take you somewhere.¡± ¡°So soon?¡± Before Bai Qi could ask, President Qin frowned and said, ¡°Isn¡¯t that place a bit too challenging for a Four Stage Beast Master?¡± Luo Xiang puckered his lips upon hearing this and said, ¡°President, are you sure you can consider this lad a Four Stage Beast Master? I suspect he might advance to the Fifth Stage tomorrow.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ alright then.¡± President Qin pondered for a moment, turned to Bai Qi, and said, ¡°You arrange your affairs with the Institutes on both sides in the next few days. This time you might have to be away for a quite long time.¡± ¡°Um, can I ask where we¡¯re going?¡± Seeing both superiors were so solemn, Bai Qi felt a natural resistance. Recently his research had been advancing at an accelerated pace, so running around at this time didn¡¯t benefit him in anyway. Plus, judging by the behavior of the two, he had an inkling that their destination could be quite dangerous. Chapter 300 - Chapter 300: Chapter 296: Infinite Starting from the Chapter 300: Chapter 296: Infinite Starting from the Dream-Stealing Space Seeing Bai Qi in this state, Luo Xiang couldn¡¯t help but laugh, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, BaiChuanqi is also there, it won¡¯t be dangerous.¡± The teacher is there too? Why does it feel more dangerous then? Bai Qi looked at the two in confusion. He had heard from his teacher before that he was going to the Western Region, which must be what Luo Xiang was referring to. If it was necessary for a Titled Legendary to take action personally, it couldn¡¯t be a simple place. ¡°However, it¡¯s best if you don¡¯t reveal your Holy Light Form of Gamma there. Otherwise, if the Bo Ge family gets wind of it, it¡¯s possible they would cause trouble for you.¡± ¡°The Bo Ge family? Is that their territory?¡± Hearing Luo Xiang¡¯s words, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, leaving Luo Xiang baffled, but he still nodded, saying, ¡°Yes, and it¡¯s not just the Bo Ge family, almost all the ancient families like the Bo Ge are in the Western Region¡­¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go!¡± Before Luo Xiang finished speaking, Bai Qi made his decision. He had been coveting the wings of the other two angels, and now had the chance to go straight into the enemy¡¯s headquarters, so how could he pass it up. The skills obtained from mythical species resources are naturally superior to regular resources. ¡°That¡¯s fine; I¡¯ll come to pick you up later.¡± Seeing Bai Qi suddenly agreeing, Luo Xiang seemed to realize something, he said, ¡°Just as well, you can lay low and avoid being watched all the time.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Although Yi Yu had arranged a false identity for him, there was no guarantee that there was no one probing around, so it would be better to go out for a bit and wait for the heat of Rune Mechanical Armour to cool down. And judging from their expressions, the Western Region might be quite dangerous. It would be best for him to train the insects for a few days as well. Whether he could make a direct upgrade to the Fifth Stage contract or not, any increase in combat power would be beneficial. After giving Bai Qi a few words of advice, Luo Xiang left, leaving only President Qin and Bai Qi on the battlefield. President Qin looked at the damage left on the battlefield by the fight between Alpha and the North Eagle, he sighed and said, ¡°Your strength can indeed match that of a Fifth Stage Beast Master, but after all, you don¡¯t have a combat-type talent. If you encounter a high-stage Beast Master, you will still be at a disadvantage, so be careful when you go there.¡± Bai Qi nodded. The influence of Beast Master Talent on combat was indeed substantial. The Heart of Evolution also counted as Bai Qi¡¯s talent, but its efficacy mainly lay in non-combat training, and it didn¡¯t offer much help in battle. So, if he wanted to make up for this gap, he had to make enough preparations before the battle. Bai Qi glanced at the darkening sky outside and said, ¡°I understand, President, I¡¯ll leave first.¡± ¡°Go.¡± President Qin nodded, ¡°I¡¯ll speak to the academy on your behalf, so you don¡¯t need to worry. You just need to prepare well in the next few days. Luo Xiang should be back in a few days.¡± ¡°Alright, thank you, President.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood and then summoned Delta to head to Cha¡¯s house. He wasn¡¯t sure whether Cha would want to go to the Western Region as well since his teacher, Bai Heguang, was also there. He decided to ask her. The Bai Family. ¡°Are you really going to the Western Region, Bai Qi?¡± After hearing Bai Qi¡¯s explanation, Bai Qiucha was slightly stunned, she said ¡°Dad did mention something about the Western Region before, but since he told me to focus on training at home, I don¡¯t think I¡¯ll be going.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± At Bai Qiucha¡¯s words, Bai Qi grimaced. Bai Qiucha was definitely a good child who wouldn¡¯t dare defy if the teacher had spoken. ¡°By the way, do you know what the situation is in the Western Region?¡± Bai Qiucha thought for a moment, ¡°It seems that a few secret realms have appeared. I¡¯m not sure what their levels are, but they must be significant if they could keep Dad there for so long.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood. Given the serious manner of Luo Xiang and President Qin, it was unlikely that it was an ordinary secret realm. A high-level secret realm might yield great gains. ¡°Then I¡¯ll start preparing too. We¡¯U chat again later.¡± After finishing, Bai Qi didn¡¯t wait for Bai Qiucha to reply before he darted into the Secret Realm Base. ¡°That guy is always rushing around,¡± Bai Qiucha shrugged helplessly, then summoned the Thunder Rat and Bone Dragon to begin a new round of training. ¡°Thunder Rat, use Thunder Strike on the Bone Dragon! Bone Dragon, you¡­ defend.¡± The Secret Realm Base. Today¡¯s battle benefitted Alpha and the other two pets enormously. Although Luo Xiang clearly wasn¡¯t serious, it was a rare opportunity for Bai Qi¡¯s pets to unleash their full power. So after returning to the base, the Three Pets each went back to their territory to digest today¡¯s spoils. Bloop bloop¡­ (Master¡­) Watching the backs of the three pets walking away, a look of envy flashed in Delta¡¯s eyes. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, from the looks of things, it won¡¯t be long before you can fight in the Western Region, so just wait,¡± Bai Qi patted Delta¡¯s head and added, ¡°Plus, I remember that the Jiuli Group is in the Western Region, too, right? You could go see your mom and dad and get your other three forms.¡± It had been quite a while since the Heart of Evolution had upgraded to Survival of the Fittest, Bai Qi had made numerous attempts, but still hadn¡¯t found a form that could be stored persistently. Perhaps, this Heart of Evolution could only store ancient species. Plop plop. (Delta knows.) Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Delta nodded in satisfaction and headed straight for the Biology Building. Despite still being in the learning stage, Delta had indeed gained a lot from biology over these days, coming to a few entirely new insights regarding his own abilities. Given the right opportunity, he was surely going to surprise his own Beast Master. After seeing off the four pets, Bai Qi finally came to the bug grass and asked, ¡°How have you felt these past few days? Have you finished watching the horror movies I told you about?¡± These days, although he was busy with his research work, he still managed to find some stuff for the buggrass to do. Very simple, just watch horror movies. The ability of the soul-eating bug was simple, that is, to devour the enemy¡¯s soul after parasitism, but it was challenging to succeed if the enemy was on guard. All the abilities of the Dream Vine came from the dreamland, beautiful dreams can relax the enemy to get a better chance to attack, while nightmares are the main attack method of the Dream Vine. Therefore, to enhance the dream attack power of the bug grass, Bai Qi specifically asked Schuck to find a bunch of horror movies for it to provide material. Yet, when hearing Bai Qi¡¯s inquiry, the bug grass instinctively shrank its body, responding: ¡°Cough, cough¡­ I indeed learned a lot, for a long time, I guess I should not have to watch again.¡± ¡°Oh? Then give me a try of what you find the most terrifying.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi immediately became interested, gesturing to the bug grass to use himself as an example. ¡°This¡­ perhaps not a good idea.¡± The bug grass hesitated somewhat, seemingly unwilling. But it couldn¡¯t resist Bai Qi¡¯s repeated urging, and the colorful vines on its body shivered. Brilliant pollen immediately drifted into Bai Qi¡¯s nose and mouth, and he instantly fell into deep sleep. ¡°Eh? Isn¡¯t this still at the base?¡± Bai Qi rubbed his eyes, looking at the surrounding scene that had not changed at all, he couldn¡¯t help but feel doubtful. ¡°Could it be that I slept so deeply that I forgot about my dream?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion, intending to find the bug grass to find out what happened. Suddenly, he heard horrible screams coming from a corner of the base. ¡°Is this Alpha fighting others?¡± Intensifying his doubts, Bai Qi quickly moved in the direction of the sounds, and soon saw his four pets huddled together, seemingly discussing something, all with an unusually identical expression. Eerie, evil, terrifying¡­ All sorts of negative descriptions could be applied to the pets, even Bai Qi, their owner, felt a touch of unease. ¡°This might be the world¡¯s only symbiotic species, if you leave me to study it, there will certainly be beneficial results.¡± Plop plop. (The fusion of the bug grass belongs to biology, better leave it to me to reveal it) Wooo wooo. (No no no, I¡¯m curious about the form of its consciousness, better wait until I¡¯ve studied its soul before handing it over to you guys.) Snap snap. (Maybe just cook it instead.) Hearing the conversation of these four pets, Bai Qi suddenly understood who they were surrounding. Rushing forward for a closer look, if it¡¯s not the bug grass, who else could it be? However, the four pets seemed to have not noticed Bai Qi¡¯s arrival, and were still repeating their previous conversation, while the bug grass was shivering and did not dare to open its eyes. Bai Qi glanced back and forth between the four pets and the bug grass a few times, and instantly understood. The corner of his eye twitched uncontrollably. ¡°I say, this wouldn¡¯t be the most terrifying nightmare you were talking about, would it¡­¡± The bug grass heard this and raised its head, but did not answer, just silently nodded its agreement with Bai Qi¡¯s comment. What on earth did this bunch of people do before to leave such a terrifying impression on the bug grass, even those gruesome horror movies could not suppress it? Seeing this, Bai Qi sighed helplessly, ¡°Nevermind, let¡¯s terminate this dreamland. I will teach you how to construct a nightmare.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s statement, the bug grass was immediately relieved, dispelled the image of the four pets, straightened up and looked at Bai Qi. ¡°In fact, it¡¯s straightforward to craft a nightmare. You don¡¯t need to create a large world view. A small town or even a single house is enough.¡± Bai Qi remembered those classic horror movies from his previous life, and said, ¡°But regardless of what kind of environment that needs to be created, it all needs to revolve around a core.¡± ¡°Despair, helplessness ¡­ a simple scare can¡¯t have a good effect, too much stimulation will only awaken the enemy earlier.¡± ¡°For instance, as soon as the enemy liberates themselves from one dreamland, thinking that they have awakened, but in fact, they are just entering another dreamland. This incessant overlay will make the enemy feel desperate. Only when they voluntarily give up struggling, can it be considered a qualified nightmare.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s explanation, the bug grass nodded repeatedly. Being surrounded by several pets who could potentially cut him off at any time while being unable to escape, and thinking about having to stay here in the future, he did feel somewhat desperate. Seeing that the bug grass had quickly understood his words, Bai Qi was also very satisfied, saying: ¡°Then next, you start linking to my consciousness. Bring into being all that I have thought of, and I will guide you one by one to perfect it.¡± ¡°Um, let¡¯s start with Inception¡­¡± Chapter 301 - Chapter 301: Chapter 297: Fifth Stage Beastmaster Chapter 301: Chapter 297: Fifth Stage Beastmaster ¡°Phew, it¡¯s barely enough that I¡¯ve come this far.¡± Bai Qi opened his eyes and looked at the bug grass in front of him that was admiring him, ¡°However, the authenticity and depth of the dreams still need to be honed, keep working hard.¡± ¡°Rest assured, hero, I will do my best.¡± The bug grass was beaming with confidence, nodding forcefully. After several days of Bai Qi¡¯s unique training, bug grass had a brand new understanding of dream creation. Especially after seeing Bai Qj¡¯s bizarre dream lands, it was astounded. No wonder he could train four such powerful pets. The way his brain worked was way different from the human that bug grass had accidentally fused with. He truly is a hero! Seeing bug grass in this state, Bai Qi was very satisfied. Just as he initially expected, bug grass¡¯s dreamlands not only saved him a lot of time but also greatly increased his spirit power. In contrast, the Phantom Spirit Potion seemed a bit inadequate. ¡°Damn, with such good results, why didn¡¯t anyone think to use it for good? They could create virtual reality games, as they say, grow through entertainment, isn¡¯t it enticing to enhance spirit power while playing games?¡± Feeling the spirit power filled within his soul, Bai smiled, then sat cross-legged on the spot, directing his spirit power towards the Evolution Egg. After accumulating for over a month, and the acceleration from bug grass¡¯s dreamlands these past few days, he could finally become a Fifth Stage Beastmaster. Also sensing Bai Qi¡¯s changes, Alpha and the other four pets stopped their training and gathered around Bai Qi. Crackle crackle! (Is the boss finally leveling up?) As the first pet in the team to reach the limit of the Fourth Stage, Alpha had been waiting for Bai Qi¡¯s progress. Now being able to continue to advance, it was naturally very pleased. If it could upgrade to the Fifth Stage, should it be able to force out more strength from the North Eagle? Awo? (How does a human¡¯s spirit power increase so quickly? It¡¯s almost a thousandth of mine.) ¡°It¡¯s probably the effect of the Epsilon¡¯s Dreamlands. After all, the Dream-eating Vine could enhance Spirit Power. However, not many Beastmasters may be able to withstand this method.¡± Schuck glanced at the bug grass next to him. According to the data released by the Federation, although the Phantom Spirit Potion could enhance a Beastmaster¡¯s Spirit Power, its side effects were not small. Apart from being highly addictive, too many dreamlands would be a significant burden on a Beastmaster¡¯s body, especially the brain. It was only because Bai Qi bought his Phantom Spirit Potion from the Association that he could use it like a sleeping pill as he did before. It would be impossible to do so on the open market. Kapukapu? (Is this harmful to the body? In that case, Gamma needs to learn cooking well to nourish the boss.) Blupblup. (From a biological perspective, it indeed is. But the boss¡¯s body is a lot stronger than an ordinary Beastmaster¡¯s, there should be no problem.) While the four pets were discussing Bai Qi¡¯s situation, Bai Qi¡¯s consciousness had already descended into his consciousness space. As Bai Qi¡¯s spirit power continued to pour in, the golden eggshell on the surface of the Evolution Egg gradually peeled off, little by little, and merged into the Crystal Wall of the Beast Control Space. Looking at the increasingly dazzling Crystal Wall around him, Bai Qi could sense the strength of his own Beast Control Space Crystal Wall, even if he couldn¡¯t touch it. According to his teacher, after a Beast Master ascends to the Seventh Stage they all need to build their own Secret Realm Towers to connect the Beast Control Space to the Crystal Wall of the main world. The difficulty of this isn¡¯t to be understated, some fragile Beast Control Spaces might not withstand the rush of a Space Storm and would shatter directly. Each time the Evolution Egg evolves, it strengthens his Beast Control Space. When he becomes a legend, he shouldn¡¯t have to worry about these problems. Soon, the golden eggshell around the Evolution Egg fell off completely, covering the entire Beast Control Space with dazzling light instantly. When the light dissipated, the vast Beast Control Space turned platinum, and in the middle of the Beast Control Space was a giant platinum egg. ¡°As expected¡­¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, not surprised by the new look of the Evolution Egg. [Name]: Evolution Egg (Platinum 0%) [Condition]: Activated ¡°Looking at this, it really feels like a King¡¯s Egg is coming. However, the Beast Master levels seem to be insufficient.¡± Bai Qi muttered a few words and came in front of the Platinum Egg with his consciousness. Compared to the Golden Egg, the pattern on the Platinum Egg was even more complicated, and it appeared to be sketching a specific design. Perhaps, when he becomes a legend, he will know the secret of the Evolution Egg- ¡°First, let me see what new abilities the Evolution Egg has gained.¡± Bai Qi placed his hand on the Evolution Egg, and a piece of information instantly poured into his mind. After reading the content of the information, Bai Qi¡¯s mouth twitched into an involuntary smile. ¡°This ability, it¡¯s a perfect match with the Skill Atlas.¡± Bai Qi took his hand off the Evolution Egg, looking more and more satisfied with this Golden Finger that had held him back for several years. Although he couldn¡¯t temporarily strengthen himself during battles, he could maximize his power before the fight. He who prepared was never in danger, simply fitting the adage. After confirming that there were no follow-up thoughts from the Evolution Egg, Bai Qi¡¯s consciousness left the Beast Control Space, returning to his body. ¡°Oh, everyone¡¯s here?¡± Looking at the four pets sitting around him, Bai Qi gave a faint smile. He glanced at the fifth Rune Mark appearing on the back of his left hand but didn¡¯t rush to form a contract with the Dream-eating Vine; instead, he took out the Green Dragon Scale from his chest and slowly concentrated his Spirit Power onto it. [Material Name]: Green Dragon Scale [Material Level]: Mythical Level [Material Introduction]: A scale from the legendary Green Dragon can slowly absorb natural energy around it to replenish itself. [Material Effect]: Can obtain: 1. Jade Power (Super Skill ¨C ?%), 2. Dragon Scales (High-level Skill ¨C ?%), 3. Nature Affinity (Talent ¨C ?%), 4. Dragon¡¯s Blood (Enhancement ¨C ?%) Feeling the potential effects of the Green Dragon Scale in his mind, Bai Qi nodded with satisfaction. If the Golden Egg¡¯s Skill Atlas allowed him to no longer worry about upgrading skills, then this Material Atlas completely freed him from the fate of betting blindly. No matter what resources he obtained, as long as he checked the material¡¯s effects before use, he could generally guess the potential skills. This was a godsend for training his pets. After all, with the continuous increase in his pets¡¯ strengths, he could no longer casually use materials like before. The compatibility of the materials and the likelihood of acquiring skills were things carefully considered. ¡°But what is this question mark before the percentage?¡± Bai Qi pondered for a moment, placing the Green Dragon Scale in Alpha¡¯s hand. The information displayed by the Material Atlas changed drastically. [Material Effect]: Can obtain: 1. Jade Power (Super Skill ¨C 11%), 2. Dragon Scales (High-level Skill ¨C 47%), 3. Nature Affinity (Talent ¨C 8%), 4. Dragon¡¯s Blood (Enhancement ¨C ?34%) So, do different pets have corresponding probability rates? That makes sense. If the same material is used on different attribute pets, and the probability remains the same, that would actually be a problem. Bai Qi handed the Green Dragon Scale to the other pets one by one. The results were basically the same as what he had guessed. The Husky had roughly the same probability for these four effects since it didn¡¯t have too much attribute bias. Gamma, on the other hand, had a high affinity for Nature Affinity with little else. As for Delta, it was 100% Dragon¡¯s Blood. The only note was that the effect couldn¡¯t be maintained for long. ¡°So, it¡¯s just you left.¡± Bai Qi handed the Green Dragon Scale to the Dream-eating Vine. Seeing the numbers made his eyes light up immediately. [Material Name]: Green Dragon Scale [Material Level]: Mythical Level [Material Introduction]: A scale from the legendary Green Dragon, it can slowly absorb natural energy around it to replenish itself. [Material Effect]: Can obtain: 1. Jade Power (Super Skill ¨C 76%), 2. Dragon Scales (High-level Skill ¨C 6%), 3. Nature Affinity (Talent ¨C 18%), 4. Dragon¡¯s Blood (Enhancement -100%) [Remark]: Use Object ¨C Dream-eating Vine, the level is too low, absorption effect significantly reduced. Unlike the other four pets, the probability of obtaining Dragon¡¯s Blood was calculated separately from the other skills. This meant that as long as the Green Dragon Scale was used on the Dream-eating Vine, the Dragon¡¯s Blood enhancement was assured. ¡°Nicholas seemed to have mentioned that the Green Dragon uses the Power of Nature. Since Epsilon is half Plant Attribute, is this an extra bonus?¡± Bai Qi stroked his chin, guessing the reason behind it, then noticed the additional remark. ¡°As I thought, too low a level would impact the absorption effect. It was right not to let Delta absorb the Space Crystal Stone yet.¡± This remark didn¡¯t surprise Bai Qi. The higher the level of the pet, the greater the efficiency of resource absorption, this made perfect sense. ¡°Great, that resolves Epsilon¡¯s basic benefits.¡± Bai Qi chuckled and put the Green Dragon Scale away. Then, with a serious expression, he said, ¡°I now have an extra contract slot. I¡¯ll ask you one last time, do you want to be my pet?¡± ¡°Honored to be chosen, of course, I am willing.¡± Looking at Bai Qi¡¯s sincere expression, the Dream-eating Vine nodded repeatedly, to the point where even afterimages could be seen. He had already chosen a name for him, enjoyed the benefits, and had the four pets watching menacingly nearby. Dare he say no? The Dream-eating Vine was certain that if he dared to utter a word of refusal, he would probably be caught, sliced up, and turned into soup. ¡°Very well, relax your mind and don¡¯t resist the contract.¡± Upon hearing the words, Bai Qi nodded, activating the Rune Mark on the back of his hand. A purple Array wrapped around the Dream-eating Vine, one above and one below, transporting it into the Beast Control Space. At the same time, Bai Qi felt warmth in his body and soul. His Spirit Power and physical body were once again strengthened. Contract, accomplished! Chapter 302 - Chapter 302: Chapter 298: Xia Xuan Comes to the Door Chapter 302: Chapter 298: Xia Xuan Comes to the Door Looking at the fully formed Rune Mark on the back of his hand, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. With a thought, the worm grass was summoned once more. ¡°Big Brother, Second Brother, Third Brother, Fourth Brother, your little brother pays his respects.¡± The moment worm grass appeared, it readily confirmed its place as the youngest in the team. Aooo Aooo! (So sensible, this master will take care of you from now on!) Beta seemed quite pleased with worm grass¡¯s address, despite having some doubts about the order. Nevertheless, it could only remain a thought. He didn¡¯t think that having two super skills would allow him to compete with Alpha, the freak. Clicking sounds. (We¡¯re all master¡¯s pets, no need for such formalities.) Alpha acknowledged the worm grass with a nod, which quietly relieved the latter. If there was anyone in the team that it feared the most, it had to be Alpha ¨C a specter of death itself. The Power of Death stands quite menacing to plants, exceedingly more than average. Pop Pop? (Gamma is the third brother, Gamma is so happy.) The simplest in mind, Gamma seemed surprised by worm grass¡¯s designation. Unable to contain its excitement, it pranced about erratically while Delta walked over to worm grass and welcomed it with a nuzzle. Blub blub. (Now that we¡¯re all together, let¡¯s do our best.) Worm grass was overwhelmed by the other four pets¡¯ reception, allaying its uneasiness. If you can¡¯t beat them, join them ¨C truly words to live by. Clicking sounds. (However, Epsilon, you¡¯re a bit weak. I¡¯ll give you special training later.) ¡°No, let¡¯s first understand the unique conditions involved in worm grass¡¯s fusion. It might be helpful for the Meeh Beast fusion later. Aooo Aooo! (No way, should I strategize with Epsilon about methods of using Spirit Power? I remember, this is called mind melding?) Pop Pop. (Then Gamma would also like to ask Epsilon for some vine tendrils, Gamma is currently learning a new recipe that glows and needs a Dream Vine Flower Powder for seasoning.) Blub blub. (Um, after you¡¯re done, Delta would like to give Epsilon a full-body checkup. After all, worm grass fusion is quite rare.) Worm grass:¡±¡­¡± Suddenly it felt like joining wasn¡¯t of much use, maybe escaping was the better option. ¡°Good, seeing you all get along so well gives me peace of mind.¡± Seeing the harmonious decorum amongst the five, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Ignoring the desperate look worm grass was giving, he left the Secret Realm Base. According to Luo Xiang, in a few days, he would be escorting him to the Western Region. To avoid missing it again, it would be better to wait outside a bit earlier. The Bai family. The butler, carrying a tray, entered the living room, serving a cup of tea to Bai Qiucha and Xia Xuan respectively. He bowed and said, ¡°Master Bai, Young Master Xia, please wait a moment, the refreshments will be ready soon.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Xia Xuan took the teacup with both hands, lacking any signs of arrogance. Bai Qiucha on the other hand responded with a light smile, ¡°Xia senior, you don¡¯t need to be formal. Our house doesn¡¯t have so many rules.¡± Visiting a legendary family and you tell me to not be formal? Xia Xuan quietly commented in his mind, yet his face donned a full smile, ¡°I¡¯m sorry for coming uninvited.¡± Bai Qiucha laughed, ¡°Senior Xia, you came to see Bai Qi, right? He¡¯s been in the secret realm lately but he should be out today. If you¡¯re not in a hurry, please wait at our house.¡± ¡°Bai Qi is in the secret realm? Then, I will come again next time. Hearing Bai Qi wasn¡¯t present, Xia Xuan felt a burden lifted. Just as he was about to leave, a figure suddenly appeared in the living room. Xia Xuan didn¡¯t manage to avoid it in time and almost collided into it. ¡°Whoa, someone¡¯s trying to ambush me?¡± Just as Bai Qi stepped out of the Secret Realm Base, a figure hurtled towards him. He was slightly taken aback. Are paparazzi now bold enough to barge into legendary families¡¯ homes? Is there a need to be so wild? Despite his internal ranting, the newly promoted Fifth Stage Bai Qi, drawing on his superior reaction speed and physical capabilities, managed to dodge skillfully. Only when Bai Qi created some distance did he recognize the ¡°paparazzo.¡± ¡°Xia Xuan? What are you doing here?¡± Bai Qi looked at the oddly behaving Xia Xuan, ¡°Did you come here to challenge Cha?¡± ¡°Senior Xia came to see you, it has nothing to do with me. Bai Qiucha shrugged his shoulders, ¡°We were just guessing when you¡¯d come out and now, that you¡¯re here, you two can chat.¡± ¡°Looking for me?¡± Bai Qi looked at Xia Xuan with a confused gaze while Xia Xuan exhaled deeply, saying, ¡°It wasn¡¯t my idea to come looking for you. My father said you hadn¡¯t gone to receive the Meeh Martial Research Room, so he asked me to come and remind you about it.¡± ¡°Meeh Martial Research Room?¡± Bai Qi woke up like from a dream, almost forgetting about the Meeh Martial Research Room that the Xia¡¯s Group had granted to him. He was so busy with the worm grass matter these past few days that he forgot about it. ¡°Sorry, I¡¯ve been kind of busy lately and forgot.¡± Bai Qi felt embarrassed, scratching his head, ¡°It happens that I¡¯m free now, why don¡¯t we go together?¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xia Xuan nodded, casting a profound gaze at Bai Qi. Just as he was about to say something, he was distracted by the sudden exclamation from Bai Qiucha beside him. ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re a Fifth Stage Beast Master now? Fifth Stage? Bai Qi?! Xia Xuan¡¯s heart jolted, quickly turning to Bai Qi¡¯s left hand. Sure enough, he saw five intricate Rune Marks on it, bringing him an intricate feeling. Just a short while ago, both of them were at the second level, and not long after he ascended to the third stage, Bai Qi had already become a Fifth Stage Beast Master? Was this guy even human? ¡°Yeah, I¡¯ve almost been at the fourth stage for a month, and I¡¯ve been pushing hard these few days, so I upgraded.¡± Bai Qi nodded, with the power of the Evolution Egg increasing his physical abilities rapidly and the Dreamland Worm Grass boosting his Spirit Power, he had also found a method to fast-track his climb. ¡°You really are¡­¡± Bai Qiucha sighed in resignation after hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, being the youngest Four Stage Beast Master was one thing, but it was nothing compared to Bai Qi, whose advancements were rapid like a rocket. He vaguely remembered, Bai Qi awakened his talent about half a year ago, right? ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about this anymore. Xia Xuan, is your family¡¯s research institute far from here? I might need to travel at any time, so maybe we should leave early?¡± You were the one who forgot about this stuff, weren¡¯t you? It almost sounds like he¡¯s the one who forgot to remind you. Xia Xuan was taken aback, his eyes deeply locked onto the five Rune Marks on Bai Qi¡¯s hand as the idea of challenging Bai Qi was completely obliterated from his mind. A third Stage Beast Master challenging a Fifth Stage Beast Master? Unless he is crazy. ¡°Come with me. The research institute is quite a distance from here, so¡­ Before Xia Xuan could finish, he saw a massive Ancestral Beast summoned by Bai Qi, who had scooped it up in one swift motion. They accelerated towards the side, vanishing into thin air, eventually materializing in the sky. ¡°Give me a rough location, and we¡¯ll make it quick. Bai Qi pulled Xia Xuan onto the back of the Wind God Winged Dragon, disappeared from his original position as soon as he got a location from Xia Xuan. Seeing the Wind God Winged Dragon keep on crossing the Void, Xia Xuan suddenly felt somewhat comforted. A Space Department beast, had Bai Qi finally stopped bonding with those weird beasts? Just a few short minutes later, Delta arrived at the entrance of a modern-looking building where the words ¡°Xia¡¯s Group Affiliated ** Research Room¡± were clearly written on the building. ¡°Is this the ¡®Small Research Room¡¯ your dad mentioned?¡± Bai Qi stared blankly at the building that was more than capable of serving as a corporation. He couldn¡¯t help but be amazed. ¡°Yes, this research facility is indeed the smallest one under the Xia¡¯s Group, but the equipment is the latest and greatest. The only deficiency is that it only has two assembly lines.¡± The latest complete set of equipment? And two assembly lines? And he just gave it away? It¡¯s really nice to be rich! Bai Qi wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth, gathered his thoughts, and followed Xia Xuan into the research facility. ¡°Young Master Xia, you¡¯re here.¡± As soon as she saw Xia Xuan, a middle-aged man in a white research outfit stepped forward to greet him; he only paused for a moment when he noticed Bai Qi beside him. Quickly catching on, he said, ¡°Welcome Leader Bai to our inspection.¡± ¡°You know me?¡± Bai Qi looked at the middle-aged man with curiosity. He couldn¡¯t help but chuckle and said, ¡°Leader Bai, you¡¯re the owner of four core patents. Plus, Mr. Xia has already asked us to follow you, so how could we not recognize you?¡± ¡°I see.¡± Bai Qi nodded at the man¡¯s explanation, stopped talking, and began touring the facility with the middle-aged man. The research institute had five floors, each of the top four responsible for design, assembly, practice, and integration, whereas the underground floor housed two manufacturing lines. As the man had said, all of the equipment in the facility was state-of-the-art, and should have been well beyond Bai Qi¡¯s reach as a mere beast master. Now he was being handed top-tier equipment as a complete set. ¡°Leader Bai, our institute may be small, but everyone here is an elite. Plus, they have all thoroughly studied your Rune Mechanical Theory, so if Leader Bai has anything needing research, we are here to help.¡± Once the middle-aged man had shown Bai Qi around, he assured him, saying, ¡°Leader Bai, rest assured, we have all signed non-disclosure agreements, and none of the specifics of the projects will be revealed.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Bai Qi nodded. He had no doubt about the man¡¯s words. As a qualified mech martial artist, he often helped different mechanical engineers with designs, and no one wanted a mech martial artist who would leak those plans. However, not leaking any specifics did not mean that they couldn¡¯t leak the research objective. Bai Qi glanced around and saw the multitude of mech martial artists who had followed him around. He said, ¡°Sorry, but I prefer to work alone, so you all needn¡¯t stay here.¡± ¡°Xia Xuan, these mech martial artists were originally from your group, right? You¡¯ll have to arrange for new jobs for them.¡± Xia Xuan was taken aback upon hearing Bai Qi. He exchanged a glance with the middle-aged man and asked, ¡°This research institute is quite big; you¡¯re sure you can manage it all by yourself?¡± ¡°Myself? Who said I¡¯m alone?¡± Bai Qi looked at Xia Xuan strangely, summoning Husky. Seeing all the splendid equipment, Schuck was immediately intrigued and grabbed the Secret Realm Ring from Bai Qi, proceeding to store each piece of equipment in the Secret Realm Base one by one. ¡°Don¡¯t I also have a Mechanical beast?¡± Chapter 303 - Chapter 303: Chapter 299: Jiuding System Chapter 303: Chapter 299: Jiuding System Xia Xuan and the middle-aged man were flabbergasted as they watched Schuck skillfully emptying the entire research institute of its instruments and production line. Especially when they saw that not even the materials they had prepared in advance were spared, their eye corners twitched. He¡¯s so proficient. Was this dog really not a bandit before? ¡°Ahem¡­ Leader Bai, these instruments are complicated to operate. Not even bio-machines from the Mechanical Engineering Department can necessarily handle them. Are you sure you don¡¯t need our help?¡± Looking at the emptied research institute before him, the middle-aged man couldn¡¯t help but voice his question. ¡°Hmm? I¡¯m just here to take over the research institute. I¡¯m not responsible for you, remember to ask Xia Xuan for your salaries.¡± Seeing the tenacious middle-aged man, Bai Qi immediately became cautious. ¡°Leader Bai, you¡¯ve misunderstood. We¡¯re not after salaries, we purely want to help.¡± The middle-aged man looked embarrassed. They were the elite Machine Armament researchers under Xia¡¯s Group. They were assigned here to grasp Bai Qi¡¯s latest research developments. Of course, if they could comprehend Bai Qi¡¯s thinking process and develop their own techniques for Xia¡¯s Group, that would be the best. ¡°No need, I don¡¯t need help.¡± Bai Qi shook his head decisively. He didn¡¯t fancy the atmosphere of the research institute. If he really needed people, he would just ask Professor Chu for some, instead of going through all of this trouble. Moreover, speaking of ¡°manpower¡±, they might not even fall short. Soon, Schuck, who had checked through everything and confirmed nothing was overlooked, finally returned to Bai Qi¡¯s side, handed over the Secret Realm Ring, and hurried back to the base. ¡°Xia Xuan, thanks, I have other things to handle, so I won¡¯t be seeing you home.¡± Bai Qi waved at Xia Xuan and said, ¡°As for this building, I don¡¯t need it. I¡¯m giving it back to you as a return gift.¡± After that, Bai Qi mounted the Wind God Winged Dragon without looking back and headed straight for his home. I should be thankful¡­ Xia Xuan¡¯s eye corner twitched as he observed the research institute that had been completely gutted. He took several deep breaths to suppress the urge to assault Bai Qi. Stay calm. You can¡¯t beat him now. Wait until he¡¯s stuck with his upgrades, then you can catch up and fight back. Yes, that¡¯s it. ¡°Young Master Xuan, should we report this to Director Xia?¡± The middle-aged man approached Xia Xuan and asked softly. ¡°No need. Dad predicted Bai Qi would do this. Let him be.¡± Xia Xuan shook his head and said, ¡°By the way, has the inventor of the Rune Mechanical Armor been found? Is it Bai Qi?¡± The middle-aged man said, ¡°Even though the technique is a bit similar to the Spirit-Control Orb, my investigation suggests it was a Machine Armament Master named Mo Zhu, originally part of the Federation Research Institute, but now transferred to the Rune Mechanical Armour research team.¡± ¡°Mo Zhu? It sounds like an alias of Bai Qi¡­¡± A strong intuition told Xia Xuan that Mo Zhu and Bai Qi were definitely related, but the middle-aged man shook his head, saying, ¡°I researched it specifically. Mo Zhu and Bai Qi are two different people. Mo Zhu hadn¡¯t done anything significant. He was only inspired by Bai Qi¡¯s Rune Mechanical Theory, and that¡¯s why he gained attention.¡± ¡°Oh, I see¡­¡± Xia Xuan noted as he heard. Ever since Bai Qi¡¯s Rune Mechanical Theory was released, many previously obscured talents emerged in the Federation and the Rune Mechanics slowly started to form. It was fairly normal that Mo Zhu could research Rune Mechanical Armor. ¡°You continue to connect with Mo Zhu and see if you can dig him over to Xia¡¯s Group. Yes¡­ preferably to the research institute under my name. Rune Mechanical Armor, as a weapon of war, must be produced by Xia¡¯s Group!¡± Xia Xuan¡¯s eyes flashed, and the middle-aged man beside him merely lowered his head, showing not the slightest disagreement. Secret Realm Base. As soon as Bai Qi returned home, he hurriedly entered the Secret Realm Base and found Schuck, who was setting up the instruments, asking, ¡°How are you doing? With so many instruments, do you have enough Spirit Awakening?¡± ¡°Not enough of course.¡± Schuck shook his head, saying, ¡°But there¡¯s no need to awaken them all. Just need to awaken a few of the control centers.¡± As he spoke, Schuck connected the circuits in front of him and then moved to a large supercomputer. Jiuding, the supercomputer developed solely by Xia¡¯s Group, had top-grade attributes among Federation¡¯s supercomputers. Theoretically, one Jiuding could support the entire computational requirements of a large research institute. According to the information Schuck acquired, apart from this Jiuding, Xai Yi had actually supplied the whole set of nine subsystems. ¡°Those rich people are generous indeed¡­¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips. To some degree, the value of this complete Jiuding supercomputer system had exceeded the total of all other instruments and the two production lines. After linking the power, Schuck¡¯s body burned with the flames of machine life, which spread to Jiuding along a few mechanical arms. As Schuck increased his output intensity, the flames of machine life rapidly enveloped Jiuding completely. ¡°Be careful. Even money can¡¯t buy this.¡± Thinking of the fate of Schuck¡¯s previous failures, Bai Qi looked worried. ¡°Don¡¯t disturb me.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Schuck glanced at Bai Qi before focusing on awakening Jiuding, while Bai Qi obediently squatted on one side, quietly waiting for Schuck¡¯s awakening to end. Awo? (Human, haven¡¯t you got your role wrong? Why do I feel like we¡¯ve swapped places?) Beta looked at Bai Qi in confusion, but was quickly attracted by the changes in Jiuding. In his spiritual view, a naive soul slowly appeared in Jiuding, which had been just a cold machine, but soon it grew and spread to the entire Jiuding under the nourishment of Schuck¡¯s flames. ¡°Phew, it¡¯s finally successful.¡± Schuck was a bit nervous initiating such a large machine for the first time, and he exhaled quietly as if he were a living creature. ¡°It was successful?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened, curiously examining the Jiuding in front of him. ¡°Father.¡± A young man¡¯s voice came from Jiuding, but his title made Bai Qi slightly bewildered. ¡°The soul I gave him is mine, so it¡¯s not wrong for him to call me father.¡± Schuck nodded and said, ¡°Moreover, it seems I can control his life and death, and even arbitrarily seize his control?¡± ¡°It can be like that?¡± Bai Qi was slightly stunned upon hearing this. If the activated objects could be completely controlled by the activator, wouldn¡¯t that mean all the mechanics in the federation were¡­? It seemed like he¡¯d uncovered some kind of insider¡¯s secret¡­ Bai Qi smacked his lips, deciding not to dwell on the matter. ¡°Beast Master, why don¡¯t you name him?¡± Schuck had been communicating with Jiuding for a while when he suddenly looked at Bai Qi. ¡°Naming him?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head. As someone who struggled with naming, this was a difficult task for him indeed. ¡°Jiuding Brain¡­ Then, you¡¯ll be called Yu.¡± ¡°Yu? I like this name, thank you grandpa!¡± ¡°Pff¡­¡± Hearing how Jiuding referred to him, Bai Qi was nonplussed. He wasn¡¯t sure how that relationship had been calculated. ¡°Nevermind, grandpa will do. Perhaps, if I get kidnapped someday, I maybe rescued.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips again and then activated Jiuding¡¯s nine sub systems, one by one, with Schuck. And, Bai Qi also chose names for these nine subsystems. Ji, Yan, Qing, Xu, Yang, Jing, Yu, Liang, Yong. Since Yu was in the picture, naming them after the nine provinces in ancient times wasn¡¯t too far-fetched. ¡°I¡¯m reaching my limit. If I want to continue awakening, I¡¯ll have to wait until my mechanic fire origin gets stronger.¡± Having consecutively activated ten machines, including the large-scale brain named Yu, Schuck was noticeably weary. ¡°Hmm, there¡¯s no rush, let¡¯s take a break.¡± Bai Qi patted Schuck¡¯s head and then put him back into the Evolution Egg. The mechanic fire origin was now essentially Schuck¡¯s core. Any damage incurred during activation would be more harmful than beneficial. With the activation of Yu and Jiuding, various facilities of the Secret Realm Base were connected one by one, under the unified management of the Jiuding System. Various research projects that Schuck had temporarily put aside were also restarted. This was why Schuck gave up conscious battle machines and chose large-scale brains like the Jiuding System. ¡°However, this makes the secret realm seem increasingly inadequate.¡± Bai Qi watched as the Six Sword Servants started expanding the base again and began to feel a headache coming on. ¡°It seems like we¡¯ll have to find a larger secret realm.¡± After glancing at the increasingly scarce empty space in the secret realm, Bai Qi added this task to his to-do list and left the secret realm. Knock, knock, knock¡­ Bai Qi, who was already prepared, put away his smart brain, opened the door, and looked at the dusty Luo Xiang, saying, ¡°Instructor Luo, would you like to rest for a while?¡± ¡°No need, we can head out directly.¡± Luo Xiang shook his head, his eyes scanning the five Rune Marks on the back of Bai Qi¡¯s hand, expressing a hint of surprise. ¡°You¡¯ve reached the fifth stage?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°I upgraded a few days ago, but I haven¡¯t had time to tell the president yet.¡± ¡°Not bad, as a Fifth Stage Beast Master, you should be able to gain more from this secret realm expedition.¡± Luo Xiang smiled, saying, ¡°Maybe it¡¯ll surprise everyone.¡± Hearing Luo Xiang mention the secret realm, Bai Qi also became interested and asked, ¡°Instructor Luo, can you tell me what the situation is with the secret realm this time?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no rush, we can talk about it on the way.¡± Luo Xiang waved his hand, gesturing for Bai Qi to climb onto the back of the North Eagle, and said, ¡°You should have contracted your fifth beast by now, right? Quickly summon it for me to see.¡± ¡°Uh¡­ Isn¡¯t there a rush for that? Instructor Luo, shouldn¡¯t you first tell me about the place we are going? I remember you said it was very dangerous¡­¡± Looking at the curious Luo Xiang, Bai Qi somehow became worried about the impending journey. This seems really unreliable¡­ Chapter 304 - Chapter 304: Chapter 300: Blind by Affection Chapter 304: Chapter 300: Blind by Affection Federation West. Chong Peng City. The Jiuli Group. ¡°Apologies, Instructor Luo, for draggingyou all the way to Chong Peng City.¡± Bai Qi looked sheepishly at Luo Xiang. They were initially planning to head straight for Nile City, the destination for this mission, but when he asked en route about the distance between Nile City and Chong Peng City, Luo Xiang altered their course to Chong Peng City straight away. ¡°Not much of a detour, I have a friend I need to look up. He might be heading towards Nile City too, so we might just share the road.¡± Luo Xiang smiled, saying, ¡°I¡¯ll go ahead then. I¡¯ll look for you later.¡± With that, Luo Xiang rode away on his North Eagle, disappearing into the sky. ¡°He really does just up and leave, huh.¡± Bai Qi watched Luo Xiang go, then noticed Bai Yan and Luo Zhu, each clad in research attire, emerging from the main entrance of the Jiuli Group. ¡°Oh my sweet boy, what brings you here?¡± Clearly delighted by Bai Qi¡¯s arrival, Luo Zhu gave him a hug before he could even say anything. ¡°You look a little haggard, son. Your dad didn¡¯t make you read too much of his research, did he? I told him basic would do, but he insisted on going with the whole set.¡± Luo Zhu shot Bai Yan a reproachful glance, to which Bai Yan just responded with a look of innocence. It was Luo Zhu who had first complained about the lack of material, forcing him to tack on an entire suite of biology data. And now¡­ He decided to let it go. He¡¯d take the blame! ¡°Haggard? I shouldn¡¯t be.¡± Seeing Luo Zhu¡¯s concerned expression, Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion. After advancing to the Fifth Stage, both his physical and mental states had greatly improved. Especially so after forming a pact with the Worm Grass, a Beast which skewed towards the mental side, which made him even more energetic. Even staying awake for days on end wouldn¡¯ t cause him to look worn out. Could it be that this was what counted as looking haggard to a mother? ¡°Alright, we shouldn¡¯t be talking here. Let¡¯s move inside the company.¡± Bai Yan glanced at the curious crowd gathering around them, then led Bai Qi and Luo Zhu into the Jiuli Group complex. Being one of the Federation¡¯s oldest corporations, the Jiuli Group¡¯s interior was decorated with some touch of antiquity, though not quite like the Wuhou Corporation. The overall style leaned more toward a rugged look. Bai Qi curiously looked around him, following Bai Yan to a relatively unoccupied elevator. ¡°This area is for core staff only. Outsiders aren¡¯t allowed. Please wait for a moment while I register.¡± Bai Yan turned on the screen before the elevator and started communicating with the facility¡¯s operators. Luo Zhu looked a little apologetic as she explained, ¡°Our research is still ongoing, so we¡¯re not allowed to leave the Jiuli Group¡¯s controlled area, or we would¡¯ve chosen a better place for a chat.¡± ¡°No problem, I¡¯m on my way to a mission and just thought I¡¯d swing by here. I¡¯ll have to leave shortly.¡± Bai Qi shook his head and clarified. ¡°Amission?¡± Luo Zhu looked surprised, then noticed the five Rune Marks on the back of Bai Qi¡¯s hand and cried out. ¡°Son, you¡¯ve reached the Fifth Stage?¡± ¡°The Fifth Stage?¡± Luo Zhu¡¯s words interrupted Bai Yan¡¯s operation. After confirming what Luo Zhu had said, there was a glint of pride in Bai Yan¡¯s eyes. Initially, they thought their son would end up following the research path, assuming he didn¡¯t inherit any Beast Mastery Talent. But now, he¡¯d already become a Fifth Stage Beast Master. ¡°Alright, we¡¯re authorized. Let¡¯s go up.¡± Bai Yan closed the screen and was the first to enter the elevator. Bai Qi and Luo Zhu followed suit, and the three of them quickly reached the upper floors of the Jiuli Group. The elevator doors opened to reveal various biological instruments, both in variety and quantity, far surpassing those Bai Qi had. However, despite the voluminous research space, there wasn¡¯t a single researcher to be seen. ¡°This floor is our private research lab, it¡¯s just the two of us here. You can rest while you¡¯re here, son.¡± Perhaps sensing Bai Qi¡¯s confusion, Luo Zhu quickly explained. Bai Qi once again realized how respected his parents were at the Jiuli Group. Having an entire floor as a research lab ¨C wow, just wow. Bai Qi followed them into a spacious lounge where Luo Zhu started asking about his current situation. ¡°Son, you were saying something about going out on a mission? Isn¡¯t it dangerous for you to be travelling around on your own?¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°I¡¯m not alone. Instructor Luo is with me. It¡¯s likely that my teacher would be in Nile City too.¡± ¡°Oh, Bai Chuanqi will be there too. That¡¯s a relief.¡± Luo Zhu eased up upon hearing this. Meanwhile, Bai Yan seemed to have realized something, ¡°Bai Chuanqi himself is going too? This mission must be pretty difficult, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure. Apparently, it has something to do with an Inheritance Secret Realm of mythical creatures. I guess we¡¯ll find out once we get there.¡± Bai Qi shrugged indifferently, then changed the subject, ¡°By the way, Mom and Dad, how¡¯s your Ancient Species revival project coming along?¡± ¡°We managed to cultivate an initial embryo, but whether it can succeed in developing is still uncertain.¡± Bai Yan shook his head, then returned the question, ¡°What about you? Can you use those devices?¡± ¡°Erm¡­ I guess I can.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, naturally, there was no problem with how he operated the instrument, but usually, those who operated it were Delta, he had basically become their assistant. ¡°That¡¯s fine, once the first batch of embryos is successfully born, we¡¯ll apply for a long vacation to spend some quality time with you and catch you up on biology,¡± Bai Yan patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, saying: ¡°By the way, how¡¯s your Ancestral Beast doing? Have you figured out why it can evolve and devolve freely?¡± ¡°Not yet, Delta¡¯s condition is somewhat special, it might not be entirely a problem of its own bloodline.¡± Bai Qi said: ¡°But Delta has improved a lot recently, being able to remember six evolutionary forms. I came here this time to see if I could get Delta to remember a few more genes, to enhance its strength.¡± Since Delta¡¯s gene memory wouldn¡¯t consume resources, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t worried about his parents violating any rules of the Jiuli Group. ¡°No problem, Mom has already prepared that for you.¡± Upon hearing this, Luo Zhu immediately slapped his chest, ran to a storage cabinet on the side and brought out a sealed box, presenting it to Bai Qi. ¡°Here are ten ancient species genes that your parents picked out for you. According to the records, they all have formidable fighting power. Take them back and study them.¡± ¡°Uh, isn¡¯t it a bit improper for me to take this?¡± Hearing Luo Zhu¡¯s words, Bai Qi, who originally planned only to siphon off some genes and then scram, felt a bit embarrassed. ¡°No problem, everything that gets sent here can be dealt with at your parents¡¯ discretion. Given the relationship between the Jiuli Group and the association, these are just some genes, there will be no problem.¡± Bai Yan smiled slightly, they had been working for the Jiuli Group for many years, of course, they wouldn¡¯t do things that violated the rules. If they took them out, they surely would have arranged everything properly. ¡°In that case, I won¡¯t be polite.¡± Upon hearing Bai Yan¡¯s words, Bai Qi stopped being hypocritical and directly took the sealed box from Luo Zhu and put it in the Secret Realm Base. ¡°Son, it¡¯s your first time visiting the place where your parents work. Let me show you around-¡± Being able to see her son again, Luo Zhu was obviously very happy, she took Bai Qi¡¯s hand and started strolling around the lab. ¡°That was your parents¡¯ rest area, this here is the dining room, just order anything you want to eat, this is the gene extraction room¡­¡± Luo Zhu kept on talking, quickly leading Bai Qi around. In the end, they arrived at the largest room of the entire lab. ¡°Cultivation Room? Is this where you cultivate the embryos of Ancient Species?¡± Bai Qi looked at the plaque above the door and asked. ¡°That¡¯s correct, but this one here is only small, it¡¯s convenient for us to observe and collect data. The large cultivation room is downstairs, but you can¡¯t go there.¡± Bai Yan nodded, saying, ¡°But it¡¯s the same if you take a look here.¡± ¡°Can I look?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, although Delta could transform into an Ancient Species, he felt that the senses were still not quite the same. ¡°Just taking a look, it¡¯s no big deal.¡± Bai Yan laughed and then entered a code to open the door to the cultivation room. The cultivation room had ten nest-like incubators in view, each containing Ancient Species eggs of various sizes and colors. On a giant screen nearby, the vital signs of each egg were displayed. ¡°They actually managed to cultivate them¡­¡± Bai Qi marveled at the stable data on the screen, his respect for his parents grew even more. Seeing this trend, the Ancient Species that should have disappeared in the river of time might really be returning to the world. ¡°Huh, what¡¯s going on with this egg?¡± Bai Qi looked around and suddenly noticed a metal box in a corner that was not closed. Inside it was another Ancient Species egg. ¡°This one is a primitive embryo brought out from the Secret Realm. Unfortunately, it has completely lost its vitality. Your dad originally planned to send it for gene extraction and re-cultivation, but you arrived before we had time to put it away.¡± With that said, Bai Yan was about to take that egg away. ¡°Dad, can I have this egg?¡± Seeing the suddenly progressing Evolution Egg, Bai Qi was stunned for a moment before asking. ¡°For you?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Yan paused and said: ¡°Is it for Delta¡¯s use? That¡¯s doable, but we have already prepared similar genes for you, isn¡¯t it a bit redundant?¡± ¡°No, I just want to study it.¡± Bai Qi shook his head and thought for a bit before saying: ¡°And I somehow think that this embryo is not completely dead?¡± ¡°Not all dead?¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Bai Yan and Luo Zhu looked at each other. They had already used the Jiuli Group¡¯s most advanced instrument to check it. This embryo had completely fossilized and was of no use, except for extracting genes. Bai Qi saying that it wasn¡¯t completely dead was really just a random guess. But still, after a glance at each other, they agreed to Bai Qi¡¯s request. ¡°Alright then, son, take it back and study it. Maybe you will revive the Ancient Species before your mom and dad.¡± Luo Zhu patted Bai Qi, saying, ¡°At that time, your dad and I will just quit and hang out with you!¡± ¡°I just said it might be possible, Mom and Dad, you give me too much credit.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twitched, he hadn¡¯t even fully understood biology yet, let alone reviving the Ancient Species. Indeed, love can make people blind¡­ Chapter 305 - Chapter 305: Chapter 301: Insect System Mythical Secret Realm Chapter 305: Chapter 301: Insect System Mythical Secret Realm Bai Qi put away the embryo and handed it to Delta for inspection. He then seized the opportunity to ask his parents about the problems he encountered in learning biology. Of course, these problems weren¡¯t all his own, most of them were sorted out by Delta. Thanks to Schuck, a research-oriented competitor, several pets had plans to record problems, which made it easy for Bai Qi to ask questions. When faced with Bai Qi¡¯s questions, Bai Yan and the others naturally spared no knowledge, and they were also surprised at Bai Qi¡¯s current understanding of biology. How long has it been, and their son had already delved so deeply into this knowledge? He was truly a son of a genius (a beauty)! ¡°Hmm, it¡¯s about time, I should leave.¡± Bai Qi checked the time then voluntarily interrupted this rare family reunion. Bai Yan, and Luo Zhu did not detain him. Their research had also reached a peak stage, spending so much time chatting with Bai Qi was indeed rare, and they didn¡¯t wish to delay their son¡¯s career. Rising so quickly to the fifth stage Beast Master, Bai Qi¡¯s talent spoke for itself. The Federation would certainly prioritize his cultivation. Perhaps Bai Qi could become the youngest Legendary Beast Master in the Federation¡¯s history? Bringing honor to the family, absolutely bringing honor to the family! ¡°But son, you must still be careful. The Western Region is different from other Federation regions. They aren¡¯t as friendly towards outsiders.¡± Luo Zhu was still somewhat worried and couldn¡¯t help but caution him. ¡°I understand, but don¡¯t worry, mom and dad, it¡¯s not a solo operation, nothing will happen.¡± Bai Qi smiled. After all, Delta now had Void Echo. If he couldn¡¯t win, he could just run. ¡°As long as you understand.¡± Luo Zhu nodded, just about to see Bai Qi off, when the lab door suddenly swung open and a burly middle-aged man walked in from outside. ¡°Chairman?¡± Bai Yan paused at the sight, asking somewhat puzzledly, ¡°Why are you here?¡± The middle-aged man smiled, saying, ¡°The youngest Quad-core Patent holder, the future star of the Federation visits our Jiuli Group. If I didn¡¯t come to see, I would be lectured by my father.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Yan explained to Bai Qi, ¡°Bai Qi, let me introduce you. This is Chairman Zhao Longxiang of the Jiuli Group.¡± ¡°Zhao Longxiang? The same Zhao as Chairman Zhao Futu?¡± Bai Qi paused, looking at Zhao Longxiang¡¯s somewhat familiar face, and quietly asked Bai Yan. Bai Qi¡¯s voice was very soft, but Zhao Longxiang heard it clearly and smiled, ¡°That¡¯s right, Zhao Futu is my father.¡± Upon hearing Zhao Longxiang¡¯s admission, Bai Qi suddenly understood. No wonder the Federation casually handed over the ancient species embryo to the Jiuli Group. He had originally thought the Jiuli Group had some sort of cooperation with the Federation. Now it seems that the Jiuli Group was essentially supported by the Federation. ¡°Nice to meet you, Chairman Zhao.¡± Bai Qi greeted Zhao Longxiang. Zhao Longxiang waved his hand and said, ¡°Don¡¯t be so formal, just call me Uncle Zhao. It¡¯s not a big deal, I and your parents have known each other for many years.¡± ¡°Uh, Uncle Zhao.¡± Seeing Bai Qi being thoughtful, Zhao Longxiang nodded in satisfaction, ¡°You¡¯re more flexible than your dad. Good, Uncle Zhao approves of you.¡± ¡°Chairman¡­¡± Hearing Zhao Longxiang joking about himself, Bai Yan couldn¡¯t help but give a bitter smile, but he was too weak to refute. ¡°Well, Uncle Zhao, if there¡¯s nothing else, I should go now. Instructor Luo should be waiting for me.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, ready to leave. He had just swiped an ancient species embryo from the Jiuli Group, and now he encountered the head of the family. Although it might be a dead embryo, Bai Qi still felt a little guilty. ¡°Luo Xiang?¡± Zhao Longxiang gave a faint smile, ¡°I wondered why you would suddenly come to the Jiuli Group. Are you heading to the Western Region?¡± ¡°There has indeed been a lot of activity there recently, many Beast Masters are heading that way.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi was suddenly energized, ¡°Uncle Zhao, do you know the specifics?¡± On the way, Luo Xiang had told him a lot about the mission. However, judging from Zhao Longxiang¡¯s behavior, he might be able to dig up some insider information. After all, the Jiuli Group was located on the western border, and Zhao Longxiang was Zhao Futu¡¯s son. He definitely knew a lot. ¡°Luo Xiang will tell you specifics. I will not say much. However, I heard it¡¯s the Inheritance Secret Realm of a mythical insect system creature. If you have an insect system pet, Bai Qi, you should be able to gain a lot.¡± ¡°Insect system creature?¡± Bai Qi understood, nodding his head. The herb worm was half worm, so it should also be classified as insect system, right? ¡°Hmm? Bai Qi, you¡¯re a Fifth Stage? That¡¯s perfect. Uncle Zhao has quite a few insect system beasts, with decent bloodlines. Why don¡¯t you pick one? Consider it as a gift from Uncle Zhao.¡± Zhao Longxiang glanced at the back of Bai Qi¡¯s left hand and was somewhat surprised, but thinking about his dad¡¯s opinions on Bai Qi, he quickly dismissed any shock. ¡°Thank you, Uncle Zhao, but I¡¯ve already contracted.¡± Bai Qi smiled and declined Zhao Longxiang¡¯s kindness. As the chairman of the Jiuli Group, whatever Zhao Longxiang would offer couldn¡¯t be ordinary. However, Bai Qi believed that there wouldn¡¯t be many able to compare with the herb worm, which was possibly the only one of its kind in the entire Federation. ¡°I see, what a pity. Uncle Zhao just got a Mythical Species Thunderbolt Teal Bull larva. But if you¡¯ve already contracted, there¡¯s nothing I can do.¡± Mythical Species?! Bloody hell, can I still regret my decision now?! Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twitched, he wanted to say something, but he didn¡¯t know how to start. Impulse, I acted on impulse again. Next time, I will definitely keep the contract position open for a longer time to carefully select from. Achoo! At the Secret Realm Base. While earnestly collecting dreamland materials, the insect grass suddenly felt a malicious intent from the unknown. It quickly raised its head to take a look around but found nothing. ¡°Could it be that someone is planning to dissect me again?¡± Thinking of those seniors who were always plotting against it, the insect grass couldn¡¯t help but shiver. After reconfirming that the door to its room was locked, it relaxed and returned to the TV. ¡°I must admit, despite not understanding why humans kill their own kind for others, this Ninja Water Shadow is really good¡­¡± ¡°He can stab you with a knife for three days and three nights just by glaring at you. I wonder if lean do that too.¡± Zhao Longxiang had a long chat with Bai Qi. Afterward, he started discussing business with Bai Yan. Bai Qi, who had received a message from Instructor Luo, bid farewell to the three men and left the Jiuli Group. ¡°Bai Qi, over here.¡± As soon as Bai Qi stepped out of the Jiuli Group building, he saw Instructor Luo leaning against a wildly aggressive off-road vehicle. Beside Instructor Luo, a somewhat retro-dressed man stood. The man was a little older than Instructor Luo, a very calm character. He seemed a bit out of place next to the off-road vehicle. When Bai Qi approached Instructor Luo, Luo pointed to the man beside him and said, ¡°Let me introduce you, this is You Kui, an Insect System Master who will accompany us to the Western Region.¡± ¡°This is Bai Qi, a Fifth Stage Beastmaster, as for his specialty¡­ Let¡¯s say he¡¯s a hybrid.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± You Kui nodded at Bai Qi in greeting, and Bai Qi quickly returned the courtesy, saying: ¡°I appreciate your help, Master You.¡± ¡°You Kui has his own insights on training insect-related creatures. Bai Qi, your five pets have a significant relationship with the insect system, you can ask You Kui any questions you may have.¡± Instructor Luo patted You Kui¡¯s shoulder, ¡°This kid¡¯s beasts are too peculiar. I can¡¯t train them, so we¡¯re relying on you.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± You Kui nodded, then turned and got back into the off-road vehicle, turning on the ignition. ¡°Get in.¡± You Kui said indifferently, then he fell silent. Bai Qi turned to Instructor Luo with a strange expression on his face. Why do both of Instructor Luo¡¯s friends have such a dull personality? Zhang Shan was like this, and so is You Kui. Could it be that only these dull gourds can tolerate Instructor Luo¡¯s mouth escape? Yes, that must be it. ¡°Get in, what are you thinking about?¡± Instructor Luo slapped Bai Qi, who was complaining quietly, and took the back seat first. Seeing this, Bai Qi quickly followed suit. If You Kui was praised by Instructor Luo for having insight into insect ¨C system training, he must be very skilled. Bai Qi had been wondering how to develop the ability of insect grass and soul-eating insects. Now, he has met an insect system master who he can¡¯t afford to let go. On the way, You Kui remained silent and drove straight to the outskirts of Chong Peng City before finally speaking for the first time. ¡°It¡¯s dark. Let¡¯s rest here for the night.¡± You Kui parked the off-road vehicle in a wind-sheltered place, and then quickly set up a full set of camping equipment. He also took out a bunch of bottles and cans, and sprinkled their contents around the campsite. ¡°These are all Tiger Ferocity Insects made into powder, which can effectively prevent poisonous bugs or Ferocious Beasts from approaching.¡± Instructor Luo looked at Bai Qi, whose face was full of curiosity, and said: ¡°If you are planning any outdoor activities in the future, you should learn these things, they will be helpful.¡± Bai Qi nodded, even though he usually preferred to stay in the Secret Realm Base, this method was not entirely safe. Perhaps his surroundings would be safe when he entered the Secret Realm, but everything was unknown when he came out of the Secret Realm. If a powerful ferocious beast happened to pass by, he might miss his chance to react in time. Shortly after, You Kui returned to them having finished his preparations. After bringing over a chair to sit on, You Kui got straight to the point. ¡°Summon your five pets for me to see.¡± Bai Qi nodded, and summoned the insect grass. ¡°Hmm? Boss, do you have any tasks for me?¡± The insect grass, who was earnestly absorbing various materials, was startled to see its surroundings suddenly change. But upon seeing Bai Qi, it quickly asked. ¡°It¡¯s alright, just let Master You check your body.¡± ¡°Check-up?¡± Upon hearing the word ¡®check-up¡¯, the insect grass uncontrollably shivered a few times. But seeing Bai Qi¡¯s serious face, it steeled itself and walked towards You Kui. Hope this man¡­doesn¡¯t like slices¡­ Chapter 306 - Chapter 306: Chapter 302: The Yixiu Family Chapter 306: Chapter 302: The Yixiu Family Upon seeing the bug-plant in front of him, an unusual glow sparked in the ever-stoic You Kui¡¯s eyes. ¡°A hybrid of the insect and plant systems?¡± You Kui, at a glance, discerned the nature of the bug-plant and promptly examined it carefully. ¡°The surface is a Dream Vine, and if you look at the insect body inside, it appears to be a Soul Eater?¡± ¡°Most Soul Eaters prefer to parasitise animals, but there are some that choose plant hosts. However, I¡¯ve never seen this kind of symbiotic situation. Perhaps due to encountering a topic of interest, You Kui-unlike his usual self -was nonchalantly analysing the reason for the bug-plant¡¯s circumstance. ¡°Alright, You Kui, we can research this complex matter later. Please guide the boy first.¡± Luo Xiang, understanding You Kui¡¯s character well, spoke up to interrupt him. Realising his lapse, You Kui paused before saying, ¡°I can¡¯t offer any useful advice about the plant system. As for the Soul Eater, there are only a few conventional ways of raising them. ¡°The first one involves soul eating. Through consuming the brain of ferocious beasts, it strengthens itself. Although cultivation is quite difficult in the initial stages, the advantage is that it has a higher potential. If you can train it into a , king-level Golden Silkworm undead insect, other beasts of the same level won t be able to resist its soul-eating ability-a truly formidable weapon.¡± ¡°The other involves parasitism. You could choose a powerful beast¡¯s corpse for the Soul Eater to live off. This immediately forms a fighting force. Subsequent cultivation depends on a king-level Puppet Master Mother insect, which can parasitise a large number of ferocious beasts at once. Although its actual fighting power is less, it has excellent control and isn¡¯t afraid of battles involving numerous enemies.¡± You Kui paused before adding, ¡°There are other methods too, although they¡¯re exceptional cases and not something I would strongly recommend. Thus, you should mainly choose between these two.¡± Bai Qi nodded, realising that these two methods, one elite and the other brute force, each had its benefits and drawbacks. However, he wanted both¡­ A Golden Silkworm undead insect, adept at beheading, and a Puppet Master Mother insect, proficient in legion combat-if he could merge the two, wouldn¡¯t he be invincible? Seeing the conflicted look on Bai Qi¡¯s face, You Kui fell silent before saying, ¡°However, your pet can no longer be considered purely an insect system creature. There might be another direction you could explore, but you¡¯ll have to figure that out.¡± ¡°I understand. Thank you, Master You.¡± Bai Qj nodded. Indeed, the bug-plant, with attributes and skills from both the insect and plant systems, did allow for different combinations to be considered. Moreover, they were currently in an insect-system-themed secret realm; who knows, he just might have some breakthroughs this time. Glancing at the sky, You Kui said, ¡°Enough, tomorrow we still have more road to cover. Let¡¯s eat something and rest.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi patted his stomach. He hadn¡¯t noticed earlier, but now that You Kui mentioned it, he was rather hungry. ¡°Master Luo, Instructor You, please wait a moment. My pet will be preparing our food.¡± Saying this, Bai Qi summoned Gamma, along with a whole set of cooking utensils and ingredients. Clackety-clack. (¡°Master, what would you like to eat today?¡±) ¡°Just something nutritious.¡± Clackety-clack! (¡°Alright, Gamma understands.¡±) Receiving Bai Qi¡¯s directions, Gamma immediately got to work. Its mimicry and diamondification morphed Gamma into an octopus-like creature. It operated various kitchen appliances all at once, and soon, a lavish meal laid before the trio. ¡°Damn¡­how unexpected, Bai Qi. Did you teach your pet this? Upon seeing the feast, Luo Xiang uttered with a chuckle. ¡°Ahem¡­Gamma¡¯s hobbies aren¡¯t really something I have anything to do with.¡± Scratching his head, Bai Qi took a moment to praise Gamma, then dismissed both pets back into the secret space. After fulfilling their appetites, they allocated the night watch duties and began taking turns sleeping. Considering their levels, it was unlikely they would encounter dangerous beasts near the city outskirts. Yet habits needed to be upheld; otherwise, a mistake could cost them dearly. Nile City. Nile City, at the edge of the Federation¡¯s western region, was diagonally opposed to Thousand Cliff Stone Forest. One aspect these two areas had in common was their barrenness, bordering on a desert-like feel. ¡°As I recall, there¡¯s an Association chapter not far from here. Let¡¯s rest there and meet up with Bai Chuanqi.¡± Luo Xiang roughly gauged the direction, and promptly led Bai Qi to a somewhat deserted building. ¡°Instructor Luo, are you sure this is the Association s chapter? Bai Qi cast a glance at the deserted Association¡¯s entrance and ¨C ensuring he had the right address ¨C asked in disbelief. As the recognised Beast Master organisation appointed by the Federation, the Association was spread throughout cities big and small across the Federation, receiving considerable popularity. However, the Association in Nile City was evidently deserted. There weren¡¯t even many Beast Masters here to battle. ¡°It¡¯s normal. The west still has some powerful and influential families that have great influence. Compared to the Association, local Beast Masters are more trusting of these family powers. ¡°However, it shouldn¡¯t be this desolate. They must have gone to the outskirts of the secret realm.¡± Luo Xaing shrugged, as if he was quite accustomed to this concept. ¡°Is the family power the same as the Bo Ge family?¡± Luo Xiang nodded, saying, ¡°But the Yixiu family¡¯s base should be here in Nile City, which is quite far from the Bo Ge family.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi was a bit disappointed. He had been hoping to seize the other Angel¡¯s Wings on this trip to the West, but it seemed that this was not going to be possible. ¡°However, with the emergence of this Mythical Creatures Inheritance Secret Realm, the Bo Ge family should also come. They won¡¯t miss any advantageous situation.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s disappointment didn¡¯t last long; Luo Xiang¡¯s following words immediately revitalized his spirit. If they came, it would be perfect. This way, Gamma¡¯s skills would become more balanced. The three walked into the Nile City Association¡¯s main hall. Just like outside, there wasn¡¯t much of a crowd. Apart from a receptionist idling away, there were no other people in sight. ¡°Um, are you here for a mission?¡± Noticing their approach, the receptionist quickly came to his senses and asked with a warm smile, unfazed by the quietness of the business. ¡°No, we want to ask if Bai Chuanqi is in the association?¡± Luo Xiang showed his identification, and the receptionist immediately seemed more serious. ¡°Bai Chuanqi went out this morning. He probably won¡¯t return until evening. If Master Luo isn¡¯t in a hurry, shall I arrange rooms for you first?¡± ¡°That¡¯ll be good. We could use a rest.¡± Luo Xiang nodded and followed the receptionist to the association¡¯s lounge. Then he read through the information handed over by the receptionist. ¡°Hmm¡­ The emergence of the Inheritance Secret Realm¡­ all sorts of creatures are coming out of the woodwork.¡± Luo Xiang put down the information in his hands, turned to Bai Qi and said, ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯d better be prepared. You might be in for a bit of a struggle. ¡°Me?¡± Bai Qi was startled as he quickly scanned through the information. It primarily recorded the emergence time of the secret realm and the Beast Masters and various powers recently appearing around Nile City. Apart from some scattered Beast Masters and advanced forces sent by corporate groups, the only forces Bai Qi recognized were the Bo Ge family, the Thirteenth Bureau, and the Jiuli Group. However, what caught Bai Qi¡¯s attention the most was the last piece of information. ¡°Qualification test for entry to the Yixiu family?¡± Looking at the location of the Secret Realm recorded in the information, Bai Qi frowned slightly. The location of the Secret Realm¡¯s emergence was very crafty; it happened to emerge straight from the Yixiu family¡¯s territory, so the Yixiu family held the absolute initiative. But for some reason, the Yixiu family didn¡¯t monopolize it. Instead, they organized a contest to determine who would enter. It seemed like there was a suspicion of using people as cannon fodder¡­ Bai Qi looked at the conditions marked in the report with suspicion in his eyes. Luo Xiang, on the other hand, laughed saying, ¡°Don¡¯t overthink it. The Yixiu family does not have the power to influence a legend beast¡¯s Secret Realm, otherwise, the Bo Ge family would not be so prominent in the West. ¡°The reason they are doing this is merely due to the pressures from various forces. Such a contest is a way of asserting their sovereignty. ¡°Since the Yixiu family dares to do this, they must have great confidence in their Beast Masters. So¡­ you have to exert more effort.¡± Luo Xiang patted Bai Qi on the shoulder and smiled mischievously. ¡°If you lose in this kind of test, Chairman Zhao definitely won¡¯t let you off.¡± ¡°Instructor Luo, is this a threat?¡± ¡°Yes, it is.¡± Seeing Luo Xiang blatantly admit it, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes. Although he knew he had to seize the opportunity to enter the Inheritance Secret Realm, wouldn¡¯t you scare your brother away if you threaten him like this? Bai Qi nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders, saying, ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s fight. It¡¯s all the same.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Luo Xiang burst into laughter, saying, ¡°I foresee that there will be a marvelous fight tomorrow.¡± Saying that, Luo Xiang stretched lazily and said, ¡°After such a long journey, I am exhausted. I am going to get some sleep. Bai Qi, you should prepare yourself for tomorrow¡¯s fight. The information of the Beast Masters you may face is at the back.¡± Bai Qi flipped to the last page of the report and indeed found information on the Beast Masters who had already arrived in Nile City. Naturally, the largest portion was dedicated to the local family: the Yixiu family. ¡°What about you, Instructor Luo?¡± ¡°Me? Didn¡¯t you see it written above? In order to ensure that the Inheritance Secret Realm isn¡¯t damaged, Beast Masters below the sixth stage are only temporarily allowed in. Until you all come out, I won¡¯t be needed.¡± ¡°It feels more and more like they¡¯re drafting cannon fodder. Bai Qi pursed his lips, unable to resist grumbling. The conditions were extremely strict. The Yixiu family was certainly going to great lengths to ensure that other powers didn¡¯t snatch the inheritance first. However, they were also very confident in their Beast Masters. Speaking of which, since they¡¯re both ancient families, does the Yixiu family also have a Mythical Species¡­ Chapter 307 - Chapter 307: Chapter 303: Challenging Bai Heguang! Chapter 307: Chapter 303: Challenging Bai Heguang! Dusk. Bai Heguang walked into the Nile City Association, and upon seeing Bai Qi coming towards him, he couldn¡¯t help but frown. ¡°Bai Qi, how come you¡¯re here?¡± ¡°Teacher?¡± Hearing Bai Heguang¡¯s voice, Bai Qi immediately began looking around and seeing Bai Heguang¡¯s somewhat unhappy expression, he quickly pointed to Luo Xiang standing beside him without hesitation. ¡°Instructor Luo brought me here.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Heguang turned to look at Luo Xiang, who merely shrugged and said, ¡°You little rascal, you sold me out this quickly. Don¡¯t expect any favors from me in the future.¡± ¡°Cough cough, I was wrong, Instructor.¡± Bai Qi immediately admitted his mistake, and at this moment, Bai Heguang noticed the change in Bai Qi¡¯s level. His expression relaxed a bit and said, ¡°A Fifth-stage Beastmaster, at least you can barely enter the Sun Secret Realm.¡± ¡°The Sun Secret Realm?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion upon hearing this. Wasn¡¯t it supposed to be the secret realm of a mythological insect creature? How did the sun come into the picture? ¡°From the current information we have, this secret realm may be the Inheritance Secret Realm of the Sun Beetle. The Sun Beetle, in the past, was worshipped as a sun god, hence the external name of this secret realm is the Sun Secret Realm.¡± Bai Heguang patiently explained, ¡°Your main pet belongs to the Undead Department, and the environment within the Sun Secret Realm may suppress it. So, Bai Qi, you better be prepared to fight with your other pets.¡± ¡°I understand, thank you for the reminder, teacher.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Although Alpha¡¯s Death Force Field could counteract the suppressing effects of positive energy forces such as Holy Light on its own undead qualities, it still had some influence to some degree. However, he wasn¡¯t too concerned. Among his five pets, besides the recently contracted Bug Grass that had not yet formed an effective force, the combat prowess of the other pets was still acceptable. ¡°Right, it¡¯s been a while since I¡¯ve checked your homework. Come with me to the battlefield to let me see your current combat strength.¡± Bai Heguang looked at Bai Qi a few times, then suddenly spoke. Without waiting for Bai Qi¡¯s response, he headed straight for the battlefield. ¡°Can, can I refuse¡­¡± Watching the distant back of Bai Heguang, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but sigh. Although there was only one grade difference between the legend and the master, the gap between pets was huge. The gap between a king and an emperor was probably more than ten times the gap between a servant and a king. There¡¯s really no hope in this fight¡­ ¡°Hahaha¡­ Kid, you didn¡¯t look like this when you challenged me.¡± Luo Xiang gloated at Bai Qi, ¡°You better be honest and go. There are quite a lot of benefits to fighting with a legendary creature.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly, then dragged his heavy steps towards the battlefield. Despite appearing rather deserted, the Nile City Association had all the facilities one could need, and Bai Heguang brought Bai Qi to a room similar to the one they used for the battle against Luo Xiang. Upon entering the battlefield, Bai Heguang set the power of the space barrier to its highest level, then summoned his pet. But it wasn¡¯t Jiuyou Darkbird, his main pet that was almost always with him, but the Blood Scythe Wraith that had previously guarded them in the Thousand Cliff Stone Forest. ¡°Err, teacher, do you have a pet with a slightly lower level? Like, a king-level one perhaps.¡± He had once seen with his own eyes the Blood Scythe Wraith easily harvest the soul of a Six-stage fierce beast that had tried to sneak-attack them in the Thousand Cliff Stone Forest. Now, seeing that the opponent Bai Heguang had brought to test him was the Blood Scythe Wraith, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel apprehensive. ¡°I have King-level pets, but your Death Force Field is too special, pets of the same level wouldn¡¯t be able to test your pet¡¯s limits.¡± Bai Heguang said indifferently, ¡°Moreover, there might be legendary creatures in the inheritance secret realm of mythical creatures. It would be beneficial for you to adapt in advance.¡± ¡°I see, thank you, teacher.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi suddenly realized. Though normally, inheritance secret realms are not very dangerous, but this was not an inheritance for Beastmasters, but for mythical creatures. God knows what peculiar habits these mythical creatures had, it would indeed be good to have the teacher help him warm up a bit in advance. ¡°However, the Blood Scythe Wraith is after all a legendary creature, you can let your pets attack it together.¡± Bai Heguang paused, then said, ¡°The Blood Scythe Wraith will not attack on its own but will release the aura of a legendary creature. Let¡¯s see what you can do.¡± We can gang up? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. Although he still couldn¡¯t win, the effect of many against one was definitely different. With that in mind, Bai Qi immediately summoned all five pets at once, and the five pets immediately noticed the Blood Scythe Wraith on the opposite side. Click-click? (Boss, are we going to fight it?) As the battle maniac of the team, Alpha was the first to perceive the unusual atmosphere around them. There was no timidity, but rather an excited air. Awooo! (We¡¯re fighting this guy? I suddenly feel a bit unwell, can I ask for leave?) Beta¡¯s vertical pupil scanned the Blood Scythe Wraith and immediately sensed his powerful soul, which was somewhat excessive. He started thinking about running away. Actually, without using spirit power, one could tell just from the form of the Blood Scythe Wraith that it would not be easy to provoke, not to mention Beta had seen it in action before. ¡°Can¡¯t you be less cowardly?¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but punch Beta, saying, ¡°And you¡¯re not the only one to go up, why panic?¡± Woof¡­ (But, I¡¯m still very scared¡­) Ever since Beta¡¯s Minds Eye skill upgraded to Insight into Everything, his perception had been greatly enhanced, so he felt very clearly the suppression from the Blood Scythe Wraith¡¯s soul. This suppression was like the bloodline suppression of a high-level race against a lower-level race, except one was from the bloodline and the other was from the soul. ¡°So, okay, you don¡¯t have to fight, let Schuck do it, Schuck, prepare to take over the body.¡± ¡°With utmost pleasure.¡± Seeing Bai Qi and Schuck so readily reach an agreement, Beta was instantly roused. A dog could be killed, but not humiliated. If they wanted to take control of his body, they might as well kill him! Gurgle gurgle. (Delta, what are they talking about?) Bloob bloob. (I don¡¯t know, probably preparing for battle.) Watching the one-man double-dog conversation, Gamma was completely bewildered. After responding a sentence, Delta¡¯s attention was back on the Blood Scythe Wraith. I wonder if he could evolve into a soul form too? ¡°Um, should I join in this kind of fight too?¡± The insect grass looked nervously at the Blood Scythe Wraith across from him, shivering involuntarily. ¡°Get used to it first, it might be useful in the future.¡± Bai Qi patted the insect grass and then looked at Bai Heguang, ¡°Teacher, I¡¯m ready.¡± Bai Heguang nodded, exchanging a glance with the Blood Scythe Wraith, ¡°Then let¡¯s begin.¡± As soon as the words fell, a dark red aura swirled out from the Blood Scythe Wraith¡¯s body, instantly turning the entire battlefield into a scene of carnage. Under the wash of this aura, Alpha, Schuck and the others instantly felt an unprecedented pressure, their souls and bodies unconsciously trembling. Woof!!! Seeing this scene, Beta let out a long howl immediately. The Demon Subduing Mantra turned into strands of golden power and infiltrated into the souls of Alpha and other pets. The pressure from the Blood Scythe Wraith was suddenly reduced. At the same time, Gamma switched to the Holy Light State and quickly initiated the Holy Shock, dispersing the blood fog around them. Without the interference of the blood fog, the condition of the five pets instantly recovered to a great extent, while Alpha took the lead in launching an attack on the Blood Scythe Wraith. A flash of demonic red flames in his eye sockets and the Blood Scythe Wraith was immediately enveloped in the Undying Flame. Although it was a legendary creature, the Blood Scythe Wraith was still a creature of the Soul Race. The Undying Flame, which came from the Phoenix, also had considerable killing power. It was just that the Blood Scythe Wraith¡¯s body was also shrouded in blood fog. As soon as the Undying Flame hit its body, that part of the blood fog was peeled off. However, the Blood Scythe Wraith did not abandon it, but used the blood fog to envelope the Undying Flame and held it in front of itself. ¡°Flame of the Phoenix? Feels a bit similar to Jiuyou¡¯s.¡± The Blood Scythe Wraith seemed to be quite interested in the Undying Flame, but before it could look for long, Alpha, wielding a flame great sword, fell from the sky and slashed at the Blood Scythe Wraith. Since the Blood Scythe Wraith would peel off the Undying Flame, it must be somewhat fearful, so Alpha directly chose the flame great sword as his main offensive method. On the other hand, his usually common Sword of Death was switched to his left hand by Alpha, as a sideline defense. Ding! The Blood Scythe Wraith lifted its huge scythe to block the flame greatsword, looking curiously at the demonic red flame flowing inside the flame greatsword, ¡°You can even absorb the flame of the phoenix, as an undead creature, you really are a freak.¡± Crackle crackle. Seeing the Blood Scythe Wraith easily blocking his attack, Alpha immediately chose to retreat. He directly entered the Three Heads and Six Arms mode ¡ª holding long swords in some hands, and turning others into bone blades. He once again launched a violent attack on the Blood Scythe Wraith. Although he had not yet managed to ascend to the Fifth Stage, after Bai Qi had enhanced, Alpha¡¯s attributes also broke through their original shackles, and his speed had reached a terrifying degree. But even so, he still could not break through the defense of the Blood Scythe Wraith¡¯s huge scythe. ¡°Hee hee ¡­¡­ Good speed, but it¡¯s not enough.¡± The Blood Scythe Wraith swung its huge scythe while letting out a gloomy laugh, ¡°Master, can¡¯t I really make a move?¡± ¡°No.¡± Bai Heguang shook his head, looking at Bai Qi, ¡°So, is this the only cooperation among your pets?¡± Bai Qi shuddered, and the several pets also received instructions, joining the battle together. The first to move was actually the husky. As the Etherium Liquid Gold flowed, the husky quickly transformed into a double-headed werewolf state, but was not in a hurry to attack. Gamma, who had been prepared at the side for a long time, skillfully wrapped around the double-headed werewolf and then activated Diamond Body. Combined skill, Diamond Double Wolf! Chapter 308 - Chapter 308: Chapter 3204: The Strength of the Titled Legendary Chapter 308: Chapter 3204: The Strength of the Titled Legendary Despite being encased in a diamond shell, the double-headed werewolf¡¯s movements weren¡¯t hampered in the slightest. In fact, it became more agile and quickly approached the Blood Scythe Wraith. Filled with the Power of Holy Light, the diamond claws viciously swiped at the Blood Scythe Wraith. Gamma, whose Holy Light contained the power of Thunderbolt, posed a greater threat than the Undying Fire. Combined with Schuck and Beta¡¯s accurate predictions, the Blood Scythe Wraith, which had a leisurely and comfortable look a moment ago, turned serious and started diverting its attention to handle the diamond wolf. Caught off guard, Alpha immediately seized the opportunity. Its attack speed dramatically increased, with its Sword of Death never leaving the vital parts of the Blood Scythe Wraith. As a spirit, attacks on any part of its body would affect its soul. But as long as its core wasn¡¯t damaged, it could slowly recover. However, Alpha, with its own judgments, located the core of the Blood Scythe Wraith. ¡°This is trickier than I thought¡­¡± Being cornered by two inferior creatures, the Blood Scythe Wraith was clearly displeased. But thinking of its master¡¯s commands, it refrained from attacking first. However, it significantly increased strength in deflecting the attacks of Alpha and the diamond wolf. Each time it blocked, it felt as though Alpha and Gamma were being trampled by a giant. Observing how mere blocking caused Alpha¡¯s crystal bones and even Gamma¡¯s diamond body to crack, Bai Qi had the first-hand experience of the difference between a legendary creature and the ones below. So, Nicholas had managed to become a legendary creature just by having dragon lineage and sleeping for hundreds of years? Well, that didn¡¯t sound right. If he could sleep for hundreds of years without dying, he would probably become a legend too. Facing the powerful counterattack from the Blood Scythe Wraith, Alpha and Gamma did not retreat. As soon as a crack formed on their bodies, they repaired it immediately, continuing the cycle of attack, break, and repair¡­ After cycles of this pattern, the frequency of cracks appearing in the twin pets decreased. They even slowly adapted to this type of counterattack and started using their own unique abilities to counter the force. ¡°This rate of growth, not bad.¡± He observed that one used its speed and skills, while the other buffered the counterattacks with its fluid form-shifting, they had indeed adapted to this kind of combat. ¡°But it¡¯s still not enough!¡± The Blood Scythe Wraith sneered, and scarlet energy immediately coated its scythe. Even Bai Qi, who was standing nearby, started to feel his blood flow uncontrollably once the scarlet energy appeared. The Blood Scythe Wraith was a monstrous creature known for devouring its enemies¡¯ souls and blood until nothing remained! Gulp! Gulp! (This taste, it¡¯s intoxicating!) After the Blood Scythe Wraith unleashed its blood power, Gamma suddenly became excited. It voluntarily switched to its initial state and extended towards the giant scythe. The Bloodsucking Aura quickly spread out, starting to devour the blood power at full strength. ¡°Huh? This little creature can absorb blood power?¡± The Blood Scythe Wraith was clearly surprised. Just as it was about to pull Gamma away, a strong spirit power rushed towards its soul. At the same time, a strange chanting echoed in its mind. This chant had a strong influence on the soul. Even the Blood Scythe Wraith, a legendary spirit, momentarily stalled. And it was during this delay, that Delta, who had been stationary, finally took action. After accumulating energy for a long time, the Void Echo finally started to show its ability. Intense Space Fluctuations spread out from Delta¡¯s body. Furthermore, as the Space Fluctuations intensified, Delta evolved into the form of a Dragon Horned Whale. Its spiraled horn directed the Space Power straight towards the Blood Scythe Wraith. ¡°Is it already a complete Space Department ability?¡± Looking at the Space Power, surging towards it like a tidal wave, the Blood Scythe Wraith sneered. The blood-colored giant scythe spun swiftly in its hand, knocking away Alpha and the other beasts, before rushing head-on into the wave of space. As one of the most mysterious categories, the threat Space Power posed to the Blood Scythe Wraith was no less than the Power of Death. Even though Delta¡¯s Double Level was far below his, under the long accumulated power of Void Echo, this attack was no weaker than a Six Stage King. But after all, the Blood Scythe Wraith was a legendary creature. The giant scythe danced in its hand, blocking the spatial wave. Then, with a slanting slash, it actually split the spatial wave in two. Despite saving up for a long time and consuming most of Delta¡¯s energy, the Space Power was still vastly inferior to the spatial storms of the Void. Hurting the Blood Scythe Wraith was still out of reach. Looking at Delta, who clearly couldn¡¯t handle another attack, the Blood Scythe Wraith was about to say something. However, it suddenly felt something and its blood-colored body twisted abnormally, narrowly avoiding a black long sword. But the speed of the black long sword was too fast and still managed to carve a wound on the Blood Scythe Wraith¡¯s body. The Blood Scythe Wraith looked at the Power of Death spreading from the wound into its body. It immediately controlled the blood power to forcefully expel the Power of Death. Following the direction of the Sword of Death¡¯s thrust, it found that Alpha, who was supposedly repelled by it, was actually in the middle of a Death Force Field, and the Sword of Death had been thrown by it. ¡°Taking advantage of my distraction with the spatial wave to hide in the Death Force Field? That makes sense, spirit power is ineffective within the Death Force Field.¡± The Blood Scythe Wraith saw this and immediately retracted the Blood Scythe, drifting back to Heguang¡¯s side. Heguang revealed a satisfied smile, saying, ¡°Your beasts have clear roles, and their coordination isn¡¯t bad. As long as they¡¯re not up against legendary creatures, you should be able to retreat in one piece.¡± ¡°Ahem¡­sensei, don¡¯t say things like that, it¡¯s making me nervous.¡± Hearing the rare praise from Heguang, Bai Qi felt a wave of panic. These days, promoting one¡¯s achievements prematurely can be really concerning. Heguang didn¡¯t know what was going on in Bai Qi¡¯s head. Noticing the Mind Helmet on Beta¡¯s head, he asked, ¡°Bai Qi, can that thing your beast is wearing on its head enhance spirit power?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°This is called the Mind Helmet, which can amplify and store spiritual power. It¡¯s also a kind of rune machinery.¡± Bai Heguang understood upon hearing this. He knew Beta was a mutation of spirit power, and he had noticed the vertical pupils on Beta¡¯s head. But then, these alone couldn¡¯t realistically affect the Blood Scythe Wraith. However, with this mind helmet, it was very possible. ¡°Originally, I was worried that you would be distracted too much and affect the improvement of your own strength, but now it seems that perhaps this method is most suitable for you.¡± A rare gentle smile appeared on Bai Heguang¡¯s face, but it disappeared before Bai Qi could clearly see it. ¡°The potential of your pet beasts is not low. With good training, they could become legendary.¡± ¡°Thank you for your compliment, Teacher.¡± Bai Qi gave a smile, glanced at the Blood Scythe Wraith behind Bai Heguang, and couldn¡¯t help asking, ¡°Teacher, how many legendary creatures do you have?¡± ¡°Four.¡± ¡°Sigh¡­ is every Titled Legendary Beast Master this terrifying? Isn¡¯t it said that nurturing a legendary creature requires a massive amount of resources?¡± Bai Qi gasped, having the first-hand realization of his teacher¡¯s formidable strength, and couldn¡¯t resist asking. ¡°Not really. Generally speaking, a Legendary Beast Master can apply to challenge the title of Titled Legendary Beast Master once they have nurtured two legendary creatures. The current Titled Legendary Beast Masters in the Federation basically have two to three legendary creatures. Only Wang Chen the Mechanical Legend and I have four legendary creatures.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood. He hadn¡¯t expected there to be such a big difference between Legendary Beast Masters. It¡¯s no wonder everyone says the teacher is the strongest in the Federation. Just the number of legendary pet beasts was enough to explain everything. However, he was surprised that the Mechanical Legend also had four Legendary Creatures. No wonder the teacher had that attitude towards the Mechanical Legend, and the Mechanical Legend didn¡¯t care at all. It turned out to be because of their strength. Birds of a feather flock together, and only the strong could be friends with the strong. ¡°Okay, becoming a legendary creature is still a long way off for you. Don¡¯t aim too high. Firmly enhancing your strength step by step is the right way.¡± Bai Heguang looked around and said, ¡°By the way, I saw you summon five pet beasts earlier. Why didn¡¯t the fifth one make any movements?¡± Bai Qi was stunned upon hearing this. He then remembered that there was another Bug Grass. Just as he was about to look for it, Beta had already brought the unconscious Bug Grass to him. Howl! Howl! (It seems like Epsilon passed out from the start.) ¡°This guy¡­¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched. Having fainted out of fear before the fight even began was rather embarrassing. ¡°Is this a parasitic species?¡± Bai Heguang was somewhat curious. After hearing Bai Qi¡¯s description, he was also somewhat surprised. ¡°There are indeed symbiotic species, but this is the first time I¡¯ve heard of one formed postnatally.¡± Bai Heguang paused and said, ¡°But since it has both insect and plant attributes, you need to consider the combination of skills when you train it.¡± Bai Qi nodded. He understood this but hadn¡¯t decided in which specific direction to match them. After finishing this mission, he would study them more thoroughly. ¡°I have a general understanding of your strength. You should perform normally in the test tomorrow.¡± Bai Heguang recalled the Blood Scythe Wraith and said, ¡°As for the subsequent exploration issue, we¡¯ll discuss it when the time comes.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± In the case of the Mythical Creatures Secret Realm, even if it appeared within the Yixiu family, it wasn¡¯t possible for the Yixiu family to set all the rules. If luck didn¡¯t favor them, the test tomorrow might end up just being a formality. ¡°Alright, rest early today. Tomorrow, you¡¯ll go with me.¡± Bai Heguang patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder and left. Bai Qi finally had time to check on Bug Grass. ¡°Hm? Why did I pass out?¡± Under Beta¡¯s stimulation, Bug Grass finally woke up. Looking at Bai Qi and the others gathered around him, he seemed a little confused. ¡°I think that¡¯s what I should be asking you?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched. Let alone what the future holds for Bug Grass, merely his timidness meant that his future was basically hopeless. ¡°I only remember replicating the image of that wraith. I don¡¯t know when I passed out.¡± Chapter 309 - Chapter 309: Chapter 305: Eve of the Sequence Battle Chapter 309: Chapter 305: Eve of the Sequence Battle ¡°Replicate the Blood Scythe Wraith?¡± Hearing Chong Cao¡¯s explanation, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but be taken aback. ¡°That¡¯s right, I felt that the image of that deceased spirit would make a fitting perpetual nightmare, so I planned to replicate it, but I didn¡¯t expect¡­¡± Chong Cao looked at Bai Qi with some embarrassment, evidently realizing that his earlier performance had been somewhat embarrassing. Having behaved so poorly immediately after forming the pact, he feared he would be neglected by the Beast Master in the future. ¡°Replicate a perpetual nightmare?¡± Hearing Chong Cao¡¯s description, Bai Qi involuntarily envisioned the image of a red-robed Death God relentlessly pursuing through dreamlands, and his eyes brightened instantly. Unexpectedly, this Chong Cao had quite the imagination. ¡°The idea is good, but your level is too low. Replicating a Legendary creature is too difficult. You can try to envision a similar creature, as long as the effect is similar it will be fine.¡± Hearing Bai Qi didn¡¯t blame him, Chong Cao was gratefully moved to tears, and he then began carefully considering Bai Qi¡¯s suggestion. ¡°Alright, everyone should be tired. Let¡¯s recover our strength quickly.¡± Seeing the evidently fatigued five pets around him, Bai Qi took them all into the Secret Realm, fitted each one with a Platinum Egg, and then headed to his own room. ¡­ The Yixiu family. An Obelisk covered with peculiar patterns stood in a large courtyard, reflecting dazzling golden light under the sun. Near the Obelisk, Beast Masters from different factions had set up camp. Because of the emergence of the Sun Secret Realm, a large number of Beast Masters flocked to the Yixiu family. Their motives were self-evident, of course, it was for the Insect System Myth inheritance within the Sun Secret Realm. However, whether it was the Thirteenth Bureau representing the Federation, the association, or some independent Beast Masters, they all maintained a respectful distance from the Obelisk with an unspoken understanding. The secret realm of Mythical Creatures inheritance represented the emergence of another Mythical Species bloodline in the Federation and also indicated the rise of a new prominent family. Maybe for the ordinary Beast Masters from other parts of the Federation this was a bit far-fetched, but these Beast Masters who were active in the Western Region all year round knew very well that the Bo Ge family, the Yixiu family, and other such powers were able to maintain their family¡¯s dominance under the Federation¡¯s rule solely because of the Myth inheritance. ¡°Master Chun, when will this exploration sequence battle start?¡± Feng Ye yawned out of boredom, basking in the warm light reflected from the Obelisk and said, ¡°The other secret realms have all been ruled out, leaving only this one. Without question, the inheritance has to be inside here, right¡­?¡± ¡°Belch¡­¡± Chun Yushui let out a satisfied burp, wiped his mouth in contentment, and said, ¡°What¡¯s the rush? Not all the principals have arrived yet, how could it start so early?¡± ¡°Principals?¡± Understanding dawned on Feng Ye at hearing this, and looking at the other major forces who were also quietly waiting, he queried, ¡°So, we still have to wait for a few of the key characters to show up.¡± ¡°Of course, without the consent of several big shots, do you think this sequence battle can be organized?¡± Chun Yushui chuckled and said, ¡°Even though the secret realm found within a power¡¯s territory belongs to them, the Mythical Secret Realm is not ordinary. Unless the Thirteenth Bureau and the Association gives the word, the Yixiu family dares not act recklessly.¡± ¡°This is really troublesome.¡± Feng Ye stretched lazily and said, ¡°Then I¡¯m gonna take a nap first. When the sequence battle begins, remember to wake me up, Master Chun.¡± Just as he finished speaking, a shadow suddenly flashed overhead, followed by the appearance of a large jet-black bird beside the Obelisk. ¡°Don¡¯t sleep just yet, Bai Chuanqi is here.¡± Chun Yushui kicked Feng Ye and, ignoring Feng Ye¡¯s reproachful gaze, walked over to Bai Heguang. ¡°Yo, Bai Qi, you¡¯re here too?¡± When Chun Yushui got to Bai Heguang and saw Bai Qi trailing behind him, he let out a laugh and said, ¡°I told you we¡¯d meet again soon. With your excellent potential for breaking through secret realms, how could the Association let you miss this sort of event?¡± ¡°Heh~ Uncle Chun, your bad luck charm is splendid.¡± Bai Qi licked his lips. Although he was also looking forward to the Mythical Secret Realm, seeing Chun Yushui smug about it still made him somewhat dissatisfied. Bai Heguang looked around and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the situation now?¡± Chun Yushui shrugged and said, ¡°We¡¯re waiting. Now that you, Bai Chuanqi, are here, once King Legendary arrives, it should be about to start.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Bai Heguang nodded, then turned to look to the side where a middle-aged man dressed somewhat oddly was striding toward him. ¡°Long time no see, Celestial Brilliance.¡± The middle-aged man gave a hearty laugh and said, ¡°If it hadn¡¯t been for this Mythical Secret Realm, I fear there wouldn¡¯t have been an opportunity to meet you.¡± ¡°It has been a while.¡± Bai Heguang responded somewhat dispassionately, then turned to Bai Qi and said, ¡°This is the Insect System Titled Legendary, ¡®Gravekeeper¡¯¡ªMalik Ishaw, the current head of the Yixiu family.¡± ¡°Gravekeeper Legendary, nice to meet you.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi bowed to Malik, who examined Bai Qi curiously and asked, ¡°Is this the disciple you accepted, as according to the rumors?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Bai Heguang nodded and said, ¡°Bai Qi, Gravekeeper Legendary and I have some matters to discuss. You go and prepare first.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, then followed Chun Yushui and the others towards the Association¡¯s base of operations. ¡°Bai Qi, are you representing the Association in this sequence battle?¡± Feng Ye was just as surprised to see Bai Qi, but considering Bai Qi¡¯s strength, it all made sense to him quickly. ¡°I will be participating, but whether I represent the association or not, I¡¯m not sure.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, saying, ¡°Are you going to participate this time, Feng Ye?¡± ¡°Me? I¡¯ll pass.¡± Feng Ye shrugged his shoulders too and said, ¡°I¡¯m just here for the ride. It would be great to explore the secret realm, but if not, there¡¯s nothing I can do.¡± ¡°The inheritance of the Mythical Secret Realm attracts all the monstrous talents from everywhere. I can¡¯t compete.¡± Seeing Feng Ye in this state, Bai Qi did not disagree. Even without considering the potentially absurd personalities other families might send, just the fact that many formidable people from the Yixiu family could potentially participate made the upcoming ranked battles seem challenging. ¡°By the way, do you know about the Rune Mechanical Armour that has been booming along with the Spirit-Control Orb?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback, nodding, ¡°Of course I¡¯ve heard of it. I was the one who announced its debut.¡± ¡°Do you know Mo Zhu?! I want him to design a set of armour for my Earth Elemental spirit. Perhaps I won¡¯t have to gamble on the triggering probability of skills again.¡± Feng Ye¡¯s face lit up with anticipation; he clearly saw the Rune Mechanical Armour as his lifeline. ¡°Uh¡­ I¡¯ll inquire about it for you.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head. Everything else seemed easier, but influencing luck seemed to exceed the abilities of the Rune Mechanical Armour. Should he find a reason to reject Feng Ye later? ¡°Actually, you don¡¯t need to find Mo Zhu. Bai Qi is a member of the Rune Mechanical Armour research team. You can just ask him to design it for you.¡± Luo Xiang suddenly approached both of them, ignoring Bai Qi¡¯s exasperated expression, and said, ¡°As far as I know, Bai Qi¡¯s expertise in armour design is no less than Mo Zhu¡¯s.¡± My man, I signed a confidentiality agreement. Are you trying to get me in trouble? Bai Qi¡¯s mouth twitched. He wished he could seal Luo Xiang¡¯s mouth, but given their power difference, Bai Qi could only swallow his words. ¡°Really?¡± Feng Ye¡¯s eyes sparkled and he said, ¡°Right, you were the first to propose the theory of Rune Mechanical Armours. You surely know this stuff.¡± ¡°Come on, help me figure out how to design Earth Elemental armour?¡± ¡°I have thought about it. Just strengthening Earth Elemental¡¯s attack a little, its defense a little, its speed a little, and then enhancing the probability of triggering the skills a little bit, that¡¯s all. Not hard, right?¡± Wow, just a ¡®little bit¡¯. If you keep going, wouldn¡¯t we end up with a billion ¡®little bits¡¯? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twitched slightly, but he still started thinking seriously about the design plan for the Earth Elemental. Although being exposed was a risk, presenting himself honestly in front of others might be a good disguise, and this way, his newly designed armours wouldn¡¯t be suspected in the future. Tearing¡­. Just then, a ripping sound came from the sky, Bai Qi looked up and saw a gigantic teleport portal appear in the sky. Afterwards, a huge mech shrouded in starlight stepped out of it. The legendary mechanical creation, Morning Star. ¡°The Starlight Legend is here too, huh. The sequence battle is about to start.¡± Watching the Morning Star that slowly descended from the sky, Luo Xiang¡¯s face revealed a smile. He then patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, saying, ¡°Young man, try your best~¡± Bai Qi¡¯s mouth twitched but he didn¡¯t respond. After the Morning Star landed, Wang Chen stepped out from it, but he was not alone. ¡°Yi Yu, Li Xusheng?¡± Bai Qi looked curiously at the two people quietly following Wang Chen, and guessed what was going on. It seems, the Thirteenth Bureau plans to send Li Xusheng to the sequence battle. ¡°I thought I came early enough, didn¡¯t expect to be beaten by you.¡± Wang Chen walked up to Bai Heguang and said with a regretful face. ¡°I¡¯ve been here for many days now. Also, don¡¯t involve me in your boring competitions next time, we¡¯re not that close.¡± Bai Heguang responded coldly, and Wang Chen felt quite attacked; he said mournfully, ¡°Suddenly feeling gloomy, don¡¯t feel like watching the sequence battle anymore. Let¡¯s move it till tomorrow.¡± Once these words were out, all the eager Beast Masters were stunned. Before they could even react, Malik Ishaw had already agreed. ¡°That¡¯s fine too, some Beast Masters just arrived today. Resting for one night to recharge is a good idea.¡± After saying that, Malik Ishaw stepped aside and said, ¡°The three of us haven¡¯t gotten together in a long time, shall we have a chat inside?¡± ¡°Sure, I haven¡¯t had anyone to chat with in a while.¡± Hearing there would be a day to chat, Wang Chen was instantly interested. He then led Bai Heguang and Malik Ishaw into the Yixiu family residence. You would mistake it as Wang Chen¡¯s home base just by looking at them. ¡°Uh¡­ I suddenly understand why you admire King Legendary, Instructor Luo. You two¡­ you¡¯re really alike¡­¡± Watching Wang Chen¡¯s retreating figure, Bai Qi felt like he was seeing a plus-sized version of Luo Xiang. ¡°You think so? I think so too.¡± Luo Xiang agreed with him after hearing this and then led Bai Qi towards the association. ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go. We¡¯re doing nothing anyways, let¡¯s design Feng Ye¡¯s armour first. Maybe it¡¯ll be useful.¡± ¡°Instructor Luo, you might be overestimating me.¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to panic about, if Mo Zhu can do it, why can¡¯t you?¡± ¡°I¡­¡± Chapter 310 - Chapter 310: Chapter 306: The Outburst of Delta Chapter 310: Chapter 306: The Outburst of Delta The next day. Many Beast Masters arrived early to wait around the Obelisk, and some young Beast Masters were so excited that they couldn¡¯t wait to rush into the Obelisk. A mythic inheritance wasn¡¯t something you could encounter just by wishing for it. But before the three main people showed up, they could only dream about it. ¡°Bai Qi, are you sure this is Rune Mechanical Armour?¡± Feng Ye looked at the Earth Elemental covered in all sorts of strange patterns with some skepticism, and couldn¡¯t help but suggest, ¡°You should at least put some metal armor on the Earth Elemental¡­¡± Bai Qi gave Feng Ye a speechless glance, ¡°The most important part of the Rune Mechanical Armament is the rune system, not the machinery. Besides, are you sure an Elemental creature looks appropriate in mechanical armor?¡± After hearing this, Feng Ye fell silent. It seemed like he was right, it didn¡¯t seem quite right. ¡°But Bai Qi, you¡¯re really amazing. You designed a set of rune weaponry in just one night. If the data on Mo Zhu hadn¡¯t been published on the Federal Public Network, I would¡¯ve suspected that it was your alternate account.¡± ¡°Ahem¡­I just have a basic understanding of Rune Mechanical Theory, so I picked it up quickly. An alternate account, how could that be?¡± Bai Qi shrank his neck a bit uncomfortably, wondering when bad luck¡¯s intuition had become so strong. He decided to keep his distance from this guy in the future. Boom Boom Boom¡­ Just then, a strong vibration came from the Obelisk. The camps of the various forces, which were no more than a hundred meters from the Obelisk, suddenly found themselves moving further and further away. ¡°Space extension?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback when he saw this, but he quickly understood the reason for this change. He just didn¡¯t know if this was a change of the Obelisk itself or something the Yixiu family was behind. Soon, the space around the Obelisk stopped stretching, and the distance between the people and the Obelisk was expanded to a hundred meters away. Then, the ground around it suddenly cracked open, a dirt dragon burst out of the ground, bearing the Obelisk directly into the sky. When it stopped, a towering peak appeared before everyone¡¯s eyes. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me we have to fight all the way up there~¡± Feng Ye smacked his lips, looking at the Obelisk standing at the top of the mountain, and couldn¡¯t help but comment. ¡°Heh ¡­ Originally, I hadn¡¯t thought about it that way, but now that you¡¯ve mentioned it, I think it¡¯s quite possible.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyelids twitched. He didn¡¯t know why, but the shape of this mountain unconsciously reminded him of a certain Bronze Five Little Strong¡¯s challenge. After the mountain settled, Malik Yixiu, Bai Heguang, and Wang Chen walked out from the Yixiu family camp. Seeing the people¡¯s astonished expressions, Malik then said, ¡°Thank you all for your patience. As previously agreed, the next will be the fight for the sequence to enter the Sun Secret Realm by young Beast Masters below the Sixth Stage.¡± ¡°However, to save time, our Yixiu family has arranged twelve guardians in advance. As long as you can defeat one of them, you can take their sequence.¡± ¡°Finally, these twelve individuals will enter the Sun Secret Realm for exploration in their respective order.¡± The crowd nodded slightly, this was basically consistent with what they had learned before. However, the way this sequence battle was conducted was a bit different from what they expected. I wiped, really crashed into the wrong set, this is the rhythm of him challenging the twelve houses¡­ With Malik announcing the competition results, the figures of the twelve Beast Masters from the Yixiu family gradually appeared on the winding upwards mountain peak. Although the higher ones couldn¡¯t be seen clearly, many people exclaimed in shock when they saw the Beast Master guarding the first pass. ¡°Heavy Cannon ¨C Liz Ethew? By putting this kind of person in the first position, are they not planning to let people challenge further?¡± ¡°Although it is said that those under twenty-five are considered young, the Yixiu family¡¯s age cards are a bit too accurate.¡± ¡°Heh¡­I think this is fine, haven¡¯t you thought about, if the first guardian is Heavy Cannon Liz, who will be the last?¡± ¡°Could it be Blood-eyed Carl?¡± ¡°It could also be Poisoned Suess, his poisonous insects are also very troublesome.¡± ¡°Tsk, this is gonna be a good show¡­¡± Wang Chen poked his head out to look at the 12 Beast Masters from the Yixiu family who were already in formation, couldn¡¯t help but praise, ¡°The Yixiu family is really full of talent. Compared to them, our little guys from the Thirteenth Bureau seem a little unimpressive.¡± Malik smiled helplessly, ¡°Starlight, do you really have to do this? Who doesn¡¯t know that all the freaks are in your Thirteenth Bureau Special Assault Team Zero?¡± Wang Chen shrugged, ¡°Freaks and all, they¡¯re still not up to par. At least compared to Lao Bai¡¯s disciples, they are far behind.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t drag me into this.¡± Bai Heguang responded indifferently, ¡°Moreover, you guys better get the contest started soon. If it¡¯s too late, there might be some changes.¡± Malik nodded, looked at the eager Beast Masters below, and said, ¡°In that case, please begin your challenge.¡± As soon as the words fell, a figure shot out, staggered to the foot of the mountain, and when the identity of this figure was revealed, some people¡¯s expressions became strange. Yi Yu smiled, looked at Li Xusheng beside him, and said, ¡°As expected, it¡¯s Bai Qi. Xusheng, it seems that you won¡¯t be the first to enter the Sun Secret Realm.¡± ¡°We won¡¯t know that until the fight is done.¡± Li Xusheng looked icy and was not at all affected by Bai Qi¡¯s performance in the previous competition. ¡°Makes sense.¡± Yi Yu nodded slightly, ¡°Although your Bloodline Talent has just been awakened, it should be enough. After the Sun Secret Realm is over, you can go for the Zero Team¡¯s evaluation again.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Li Xusheng nodded and sat down to meditate, showing no interest in watching Bai Qi¡¯s challenge. On the other hand, Dean watched Bai Qi, who was cursively cursing at the Association¡¯s headquarters, with curiosity and said, ¡°Didn¡¯t see it coming, I thought Bai Qi was this kind of impulsive person. I thought he¡¯d observe for a while before making a move.¡± ¡°Humph, you can tell from the way his pet fights. Barbaric, vulgar.¡± Lilith snorted coldly. Ever since she fought with Bai Qi, she had been detained for half a month, and she wouldn¡¯t feel good about seeing Bai Qi if it weren¡¯t for the emergence of the Mythical Secret Realm. ¡°If you call someone who owns four core patents ¡®barbaric¡¯ and ¡®vulgar,¡¯ then you¡¯re just stupid!¡± Hearing Lilith¡¯s evaluation of Bai Qi, Dean still had a smile on his face, but his voice became cold. Lilith¡¯s face turned pale, and she stopped speaking. Dean refocused his gaze on Bai Qi, who had started walking towards Liz Ethew, and murmured, ¡°Just let me see where your limit is.¡± At the foot of the Obelisk. Bai Qi looked at Luo Xiang, who had kicked him out, with resentment, wanting to grumble but with no energy to do so. He had planned to watch a show first, as the teacher always disliked reckless actions. To his surprise, Luo Xiang kicked him out with one kick. ¡°I am forced into a corner now¡­¡± Seeing the expectation on the faces of the Beast Masters all around, Bai Qi could only pluck up the courage to approach Liz Ethew. ¡°Liz Ethew, a Fifth Stage Insect System Beast Master. Pleased to meet you.¡± As the first Guardian sent by the Yixiu family, Liz Ethew showed a completely opposite temperament to his nickname. Seeing Bai Qi approaching, he introduced himself very politely. ¡°Bai Qi, Fifth Stage Beast Master. Pleased to meet you.¡± Bai Qi introduced himself on seeing this, Liz Ethew was taken aback upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s level. He¡¯s so young, and he¡¯s already a Fifth Stage Beast Master? This was quite different from the information they had gathered in advance. However, despite his surprise, Liz Ethew didn¡¯t mean to waste time talking and summoned his pet right away. [Name]: Magma Cannon Worm [Nature]: Insect System, Fire Attribute [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord [Introduction]: A large beetle living in magma that can store magma in its body and eject it like a volcanic eruption, causing extensive damage. ¡­ Like its race name, the Magma Cannon Worm¡¯s body is extremely large, blocking the mountain road as soon as it appears, and looks like a small mountain from afar. ¡°Nowadays, even insects are this huge¡­¡± Bai Qi resignedly summoned his own pet. ¡°An Ancestral Beast? Are you sure you¡¯re not summoning your main pet?¡± Seeing Bai Qi summon an Ancestral Beast, Liz Ethew¡¯s mood was shaken. He couldn¡¯t help but show his annoyance. To show his respect for Bai Qi and to guard the first pass, Liz Ethew summoned his famous pet, the Magma Cannon Worm. In response, Bai Qi only summoned a secondary pet, and moreover, it was his fourth pet. That¡¯s somewhat insulting¡­ Liz Ethew¡¯s face turned ugly, and the Magma Cannon Worm, sensing its master¡¯s anger, began to emit red magma from its body, looking as if it was about to erupt at any moment. ¡°Um, is it a rule to use the main pet for battle?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head. He had thought of keeping Alpha¡¯s strength for the subsequent Sun Secret Realm, so he didn¡¯t summon Alpha. It seemed that he had mistaken Liz. ¡°No, it¡¯s just that each person can only summon one pet per battle. I hope you won¡¯t regret your choice.¡± Liz Ethew shook his head patiently and explained, ¡°The battle hasn¡¯t started yet. If you want, you can change it.¡± ¡°I see, then there¡¯s no need to change.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi breathed a sigh of relief. His lack of concern made Liz Ethew¡¯s face even more unpleasant. ¡°Fine, let¡¯s get started then!¡± Liz Ethew snorted coldly, and the Magma Cannon Worm¡¯s body suddenly swelled. A visible violent energy gathered from the worm¡¯s stomach to its mouth. Accompanied by a deafening roar, a massive pillar of magma shot towards Delta. The magma¡¯s temperature was extremely high, instantly turning the sand beneath it into crystal. What¡¯s more, the speed of the magma was incredibly fast, reaching Delta in an instant. Liz Ethew was known as the Heavy Cannon because of the ferocity of the Magma Cannon Worm¡¯s Magma Impact. ¡°This Ancestral Beast is likely to be seriously injured.¡± The crowd sighed at this, but before they could continue discussing, Delta, who was supposed to be submerged in magma, suddenly charged at the magma with even more speed, easily dispersing it and ramming into the Magma Beetle. Boom! Without any resistance, the Magma Cannon Worm was sent flying directly and embedded deeply into the mountain wall. Magma flowed from the wound on its chest, and the Magma Cannon Worm did not make any efforts to struggle. One hit was all it took for the Magma Cannon Worm to lose its combat ability! Chapter 311 - Chapter 311: Chapter 307: The feeling of one person, one hit is so cool! Chapter 311: Chapter 307: The feeling of one person, one hit is so cool! ¡°Hmm, did I go overboard?¡± Looking at the unconscious Magma Cannon Worm, Bai Qi scratched his head in frustration, saying, ¡°Uh, is your pet okay?¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s question, Liz Ishaw regained consciousness and, after failing to contact the Magma Cannon Worm, he numbly nodded, saying, ¡°It¡¯s fine. The Insect Race isn¡¯t so fragile.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Bai Qi glanced at the Magma Cannon Worm, who was gasping heavily and inhaling infrequently, and asked, ¡°So, shall I proceed to the next round?¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± Liz Ishaw¡¯s face turned sour. He turned his head away, unwilling to chat with Bai Qi any further, while Bai Qi wore an innocent face as he passed by the Magma Cannon Worm, moving toward the mountain. ¡°Celestial Brilliance, your apprentice¡¯s pet is quite interesting. When did Ancestral Beasts begin to have space attributes? And it possesses such explosive power and strength, could it possibly be a descendant of a Legendary Giant Dragon?¡± Wang Chen looked at Delta, who was walking up the mountain with curiosity in his eyes. ¡°It isn¡¯t, it¡¯s just a bit special.¡± Bai Heguang shook his head, looking at Malik Ishaw, he said, ¡°Grave Keeper, do you need to switch the guardian? In this state, it should be unable to fight, right?¡± ¡°No worries. The obelisk wouldn¡¯t sit back and let a wounded pet close by.¡± As Malik Ishaw finished his sentence, a golden light from the obelisk on the mountain top instantly shone on the Magma Cannon Worm. The massive wound on the Magma Cannon Worm¡¯s chest started to visibly heal up at an astonishing speed, even its condition was restored to its best. ¡°So, this is the Mythical Secret Realm? It¡¯s indeed powerful!¡± Seeing the magical power of the obelisk, everyone became increasingly curious about the Sun Secret Realm. But they were soon distracted by Bai Qi¡¯s second battle. After all, while they were astonished by the power of the obelisk, Bai Qi¡¯s second battle had already ended. Judging from the wounds of the opponent, it was obvious that he was stunned¡­ ¡°Is this thing really an Ancestral Beast? Why doesn¡¯t it look like the Ancestral Beasts I know?¡± ¡°Indeed, this Ancestral Beast seems exceptionally robust!¡± ¡°Could it be that this is the proper way to train Ancestral Beasts, by developing them as part of the Combat System?¡± ¡°23333¡­I¡¯ve been studying the wrong way, studying the wrong way.¡± ¡­ Second barrier. A youth looked incredulously at his defeated pet, clearly finding it hard to accept. If Liz Ishaw¡¯s failure could be explained away as being unprepared, his failure was due to not being able to react in time. He had instructed his pet to be ready for defense, but Delta made the first move and instantly broke through the defense. This kind of explosive power, even speed type pets might not be able to manage it, right? ¡°Um, I¡¯m going to the next round?¡± Looking at the youth who was still muttering to himself, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but ask in a low voice. But the youth seemed to be completely immersed in his emotions of defeat and didn¡¯t hear Bai Qi¡¯s words at all. Why do these Beast Masters of big families have such poor mental qualities? It seems necessary to get involved with big organizations after all. Bai Qi silently griped for a while before moving on to the third barrier under the anticipation of the crowd. ¡°I¡¯ve told them before, slow-moving pets are live targets in individual battles when facing speed type pets and now they finally ate the bitter fruit.¡± A youth in a tight suit looked at Bai Qi and Delta with full confidence and said, ¡°But, your advancement stops here.¡± ¡°Brady Ishaw, remember my name.¡± ¡°Oh, okay.¡± Looking at the overconfident Brady in front of him, Bai Qi nodded, looked around and asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to summon your pet?¡± ¡°Summon my pet? It¡¯s already around you.¡± Brady chuckled, and a figure shot out from behind him and appeared in front of Delta in an instant. [Name]: Reaper Worm [Nature]: Insect System [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord [Introduction]: With its arms shaped like a sickle, it possesses a shell-like sharp blade. It is as fast as a ghost, yet possesses a colossal body, capable of dealing with large creatures with ease. ¡­ ¡°Hmm, it looks quite similar to Tangmiao¡¯s Sky-Attacking Mantis.¡± Bai Qi looked at the Reaper Worm that was gazing down at Delta and asked, ¡°Delta, will it be okay?¡± Blub, blub. (Should be no problem.) ¡°That¡¯s good, let¡¯s make it quick.¡± Upon getting Delta¡¯s reply, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, but Brady opposite him looked somewhat displeased. ¡°Make it quick, you really dare to say that.¡± Brady snorted coldly and shouted, ¡°Start!¡± As soon as his words came out, the Reaper Worm turned into an afterimage and disappeared. The only way the outsiders could guess that the Reaper Worm was circling Delta at high speed was from the shaking sand on the ground. With the Reaper Worm¡¯s speed, it could naturally strike its enemies easily, but considering Bai Qi¡¯s arrogant attitude earlier, Brady planned to teach Bai Qi¡¯s pet a lesson. Sure enough, after receiving instructions from its Beast Master, the Reaper Worm began to draw closer to Delta rapidly. Its blades, sharp enough to cut through metal and jade, slid quickly toward Delta¡¯s appendages, clearly planning to disable Delta¡¯s mobility. It was clear from the two previous battles that Delta had strong linear burst and impact abilities, but for the Reaper Worm, this low-flexibility ability was no different than a turtle. However, just as the Reaper Worm¡¯s double blades were about to strike Delta, the supposedly unresponsive Delta, suddenly twisted its head and looked curiously at the Reaper Worm. Before the Reaper Worm could react, Delta swung its tail and smacked the Reaper Worm flying. Blulululu? (Master, was it preparing to release some kind of skill?) ¡°I¡¯m not sure, but considering how long it took to prepare, it should be powerful.¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue, glanced at the Reaper Worm whose blades were all broken, and didn¡¯t bother to ask. He simply continued upwards. Avoiding others after losing was a habit that he had just summarised about beast masters of the Yixiu family. ¡°He defeated three consecutively, so quickly? When did Bai Qi become so strong¡­¡± Seeing Bai Qi casually break through three barriers, Feng Ye was a bit surprised. Although Bai Qi was powerful when Feng Ye last saw him, that was his main pet, but could Delta, as one of his four pets, already crush other people¡¯s main pets? Indeed, I am useless¡­ ¡°You don¡¯t have to be so hard on yourself, Bai Qi is an exception, your talent is pretty good, you¡¯re just a bit unlucky.¡± ¡°Master Chun, you better not console me anymore, I feel worse now¡­¡± ¡­ Under the surprised of everyone, Delta was unstoppable, easily defeating the guardians of the fourth and fifth stages, and without exception, all were defeated in a single blow. ¡°Are disciples of Legendary Celestial Brilliance really that terrifying?¡± Unlike other Beast Masters who were watching the excitement, the young Beast Masters of the Yixiu family had some complicated feelings. ¡°It¡¯s okay, the guardian of the sixth stage is Hughes, he wouldn¡¯t be easily passed¡­ at least, not by that ancestral beast.¡± ¡°Absolutely, although the speed and explosive power of that pet beast are indeed quite strong, but after continuously challenging five pet beasts, its energy consumption must not be small, it should be exhausted.¡± ¡°Um, um, but why do I feel that the spirit of that ancestral beast seems to be quite good?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ Bai Qi led Delta to the sixth stage, and upon seeing the Purple Toad lying in the road, he couldn¡¯t help but pause. After breaking through five consecutive stages and encountering beetle-type beasts, he thought that the Yixiu family only contracted with beetle-type beasts. Finally, there was a change in the opponent. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Hughes Ishaw, the guardian of the sixth stage, cough, cough, cough¡­¡± Hughes began to cough violently halfway through his words, so much so that Bai Qi doubted whether he would cough out his liver. ¡°Maybe, you should rest first?¡± Seeing the other party¡¯s condition, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help saying, ¡°I¡¯m not in a hurry, let¡¯s wait until you rest.¡± ¡°Cough, it¡¯s okay¡­ I¡¯m used to it.¡± Hughes patted his chest, finally easing up a bit, ¡°You¡¯ve fought five matches in a row, shouldn¡¯t you consider changing your pet beast? According to the rules, you can change pets halfway through.¡± ¡°No need, my pet is still in good condition.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, ever since Delta consumed a Source of Life, its energy shortage problem had been permanently resolved. Additionally, as Delta maintained its evolved state, its energy consumption was even less. Besides, the feeling of taking out an opponent in one hit was really thrilling! ¡°I see¡­¡± Hughes nodded and asked, ¡°Then, shall we begin?¡± ¡°Okay.¡± After getting Bai Qi¡¯s consent, the Purple Toad beside Hughes slowly squirmed and moved, and the ground under the Purple Toad¡¯s feet was gradually covered with purple liquid, spreading toward Delta. [Name]: Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis [Nature]: Poison [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord [Introduction]: Its body contains deadly poison from the inside out. Despite its slow movement, the poison it secretes is difficult to get rid of even for King-level creatures, making it a creature that most organisms fear. ¡­ ¡°What the hell, is it planning to attack the Beast Master as well?¡± Seeing the purple poison that seemed to cover the entire sixth-layer platform, Bai Qi was a little surprised. But when he saw Hughes, gradually being encased in the purple poison, he understood. Another Fusion Gift user. ¡°Daring not to change pet beasts against Hughes, this Bai Qi is too arrogant!¡± ¡°Exactly, although passing five stages consecutively is indeed impressive, but being so brash, his future stops here.¡± ¡°I hope Hughes doesn¡¯t go too hard, in case he poisons Bai Qi¡¯s pet to death, Legendary Celestial Brilliance won¡¯t be able to save face.¡± ¡°So what, doesn¡¯t our Yixiu family not have its title¡­ huhuhu¡­¡± ¡°If you want to die, don¡¯t drag me with you, you dare to discuss Legendary Celestial Brilliance, haven¡¯t you forgotten the rumour before?¡± ¡°Cough, did I just speak?¡± ¡­ Unlike the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis¡¯ slow movement speed, the spreading speed of the purple poison was getting faster and faster, soon enough, it engulfed Delta¡¯s limbs. However, Delta seemed unlike the poisoned creature the Yixiu family had anticipated. It seemed more spirited than before. Moreover, the surrounding purple poison was visibly spreading toward Delta at a rather rapid speed. Chapter 312 - Chapter 312: Chapter 308: Local Evolution Chapter 312: Chapter 308: Local Evolution Upon seeing Delta¡¯s indifference to the lethal poison of the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis, Hughes couldn¡¯t help but sneer. The toxins stored inside his Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis, which had been nurtured by him, were incomparable to that of ordinary Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis. Not to mention that Delta was just a most common wild beast species before evolution, even those who were poison attribute pets could not escape from this deadly toxin. Thinking of this, Hughes accelerated the fusion of his own body with the purple venom, encapsulating it in a shell-like outer layer. The title ¡®Poison Coat¡¯ Hughes originated from this skill combination he shared with the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis. Firstly, he used the skill of the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis to cover the entire field, then launched an attack on the enemy using his poison coat. As long as the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis was not eliminated at the very first moment, the enemy would gradually be eroded by the lethal poison and completely lose their combat power. For an odd-shaped creature like the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis, physical attacks were essentially ineffective unless the opponent possessed specific skills with effects such as purification or burning. Observing Delta, now thoroughly surrounded by purple venom, Hughes was preparing to launch an attack, only to unexpectedly notice anomalies in the venom beneath his feet ¡ª it was actively converging towards Delta. ¡°This¡­ How could this be possible!¡± Hughes was utterly stupefied, watching the venom quickly gather beneath Delta¡¯s feet and then slowly disappear, he was evidently struggling to accept the reality. After sensing Delta¡¯s current condition, Bai Qi just couldn¡¯t hide his grin. Partial evolution, it really worked! [Name]: White Armored Elephant [Nature]: Wild Beast [Bloodline Level]: Lower King [Introduction]: An ancient creature that feeds on poisons, its strong digestion system allows it to ignore most toxins, while its scale-covered tail can extract nutrients directly from venom. ¡­ The White Armored Elephant was one of the evolution plans Bai Qi chose from the genetic materials given by his parents. Although it couldn¡¯t compare with the Diamond Ape in agility, Bai Qi was extremely satisfied with this creature¡¯s ability to ignore toxins and even replenish its own strength with the toxins¡¯ aid. This creature¡¯s physique and strength were particularly terrifying even among the Ancient Species thanks to the powerful digestive system that accepts everything. Most importantly, with the gradual increase in proficiency of Delta¡¯s survival of the fittest skill, Delta was indeed able to conduct partial evolutions now. Just like now, Delta had only evolved its tail into that of a White Armored Elephant. This way, it avoided the energy consumption required for a full evolution and instead, absorbed energy from the venom of Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis to replenish the previous energy depletion. ¡°Is your pet really an ancestral beast?¡± Hughes soon noticed the anomalies and couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Yes, it is indeed an ancestral beast.¡± Bai Qi nodded and, upon confirming that Delta had fully recovered, said, ¡°Delta, go.¡± Blub blub. (Okay.) Delta nodded, a flash of Evolution Light, and a massive Diamond Ape appeared instantly, with a layer of golden light enveloping Delta¡¯s body. ¡°Active evolution?¡± Hughes was even more surprised seeing this, but immediately laughed coldly, ¡°I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on with your ancestral beast, but giving up the poison-resistant form will undoubtedly be your dumbest choice.¡± ¡°Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis, poison bomb!¡± At Hughes¡¯s command, the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis immediately straightened its body, and purple-colored poison bombs shot out from its body without any warning and targeted Delta at a speed totally opposite to its slow movement. However, Delta, who had transformed into Diamond Ape, didn¡¯t care about these bombs at all. He dodged left and right and easily avoided all the attack of the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis, then rushed right before it. Seeing Delta¡¯s close approach, the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis didn¡¯t appear surprised at all, but rather forwardly went up against Delta. Compared to the venom it secreted, the body of the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis was the true essence of the poison. As long as it could wrap Delta around, Delta would be quickly eroded by the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis and become the source of venom. Seeing this, Delta didn¡¯t hesitate at all. His thick right fist slammed violently onto the body of the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis, and the terrifying force directly smashed the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis into countless fragments. ¡°It¡¯s useless. The Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis has a split skill. Physical attacks can¡¯t¡­¡± Before Hughes could finish his sentence, he saw a rift suddenly appearing in the space in front of Delta. Following that, the void shattered around Delta¡¯s right fist as if it were glass. Even the platform beneath their feet started to crack due to this rift. The Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis, who was at the forefront and directly took the hit, exploded immediately, with only a small unfocused core remaining that fell to the ground, motionlessly. ¡°Space skills? How is this possible?¡± The already pale face of Hughes turned even paler, and he found it hard to associate the Diamond Ape with the Space Department. Unfortunately, Bai Qi had no intention of explaining to Hughes at all. He bypassed the now powerless Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis and quickly moved towards the seventh floor. Then, the battle ended with a single punch. Following that, onto the eighth floor and ninth floor¡­ ¡°Is it that the Yixiu family is too weak or is this Bai Qi too strong, they all ended with one punch?!¡± ¡°Is that the problem? What I want to know is how that ancestral beast managed to evolve on the spot. It seems like an ancient species that only exists in records ¨C the Diamond Ape?¡± ¡°The Diamond Ape? Wasn¡¯t that extinct?!¡± ¡°I¡¯d like to know too.¡± ¡°Stop worrying about those issues, Bai Qi has already reached the twelfth level.¡± Upon hearing these words, the crowd stopped their discussions and looked towards the top of the mountain. Although the specifics of the battle were out of sight, Bai Qi had indeed reached the location of the Obelisk. ¡°Wuhu, such a simple and violent fighting method.¡± Watching Bai Qi¡¯s unstoppable pace, a smile surfaced on Wang Chen¡¯s face. Several holographic projections then appeared in front of all the major forces, showing the twelfth level. ¡°With such an exciting fight, everyone should enjoy it together, don¡¯t you think Malik?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Malik nodded his head. His expressionless face didn¡¯t give away any emotions, as though it wasn¡¯t their Beast Masters from the Yixiu family who had just been beaten. With the help of the holographic projection, all the Beast Masters could clearly see Bai Qi, who had climbed onto the platform of the twelfth level. This started a lively discussion among them. ¡°Has Bai Qi decided to topple the whole place with just one pet?¡± Seeing Bai Qi on stage, who showed no signs of removing Delta, Feng Ye couldn¡¯t help but marvel. ¡°As expected, after all, this isn¡¯t the first time he¡¯s done this.¡± Luo Xiang laughed. Back in the big game, someone had pierced an entire team with a single pet. This was just a retelling of that story. ¡°However, I heard that Blood-eyed Carl was trained in the wild since young. It¡¯s said that his Main Pet is a King Creature. Even if Bai Qi is so strong, after consecutive battles for eleven rounds, won¡¯t he be unable to hold on?¡± Feng Ye was still a bit worried when he heard this, but Chun Yushui gave him a hard knock on the head, saying, ¡°Stop fussing and get going for the challenge. If you keep delaying, you¡¯ll lose your chance.¡± Hearing Chun Yushui¡¯s words, Feng Ye finally noticed that Li Xusheng had already left the team of the Thirteenth Bureau and started his own challenge. According to the rules of the sequence battle, any Beast Master who meets the criteria in the field can challenge the Guardian. After the challenge is successful, they can choose to continue to the next level or become the new Guardian. In a way, this is another form of competition. ¡°Forget it, I¡¯ll watch Bai Qi¡¯s fight to the end.¡± Feng Ye shook his head. Anyway, the Obelisk would restore spirit and physical strength, so no matter when he went up, the effect would be the same. He decided to finish watching the exciting battle in front of him. At the twelfth level platform. Bai Qi looked at the spirited Delta and asked, ¡°Delta, do you still have enough Energy Value?¡± Blub blub blub! (Master, don¡¯t worry, Delta still has half its energy. That¡¯s enough.) While maintaining the evolved form and using the Void Echo consumed a lot of energy, thanks to the recoveries gained from the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis at the sixth level, Delta¡¯s energy consumption in the first six levels was almost zero. Furthermore, the subsequent levels involved run-style battles, so the energy consumption was still within range. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily upon hearing this. Space Skills were simple and crude¡ªthere was no need to consider attributes. Apart from the mysterious Temporal Department, almost all attributes could only be restrained by the Space Department. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that someone would actually manage to reach me. Those green house flowers have always been unreliable.¡± Carl, who had been closing his eyes and leaning against the rock wall, suddenly opened his eyes, revealing a pair of bloody eyes. Following that, a corpse wrapped in yellow bandages, carrying a tombstone on its back, appeared next to Carl. [Name]: Tombstone Blood Corpse [Nature]: Corpse Department [Bloodline Level]: Low-Level King [Introduction]: A corpse born in an ancient tomb, feeds on fresh blood, likes to carry a tombstone around, but its speed is not affected at all. ¡­ ¡°A King Creature?¡± Bai Qi gave a small nod upon seeing this. He always thought it was odd that for such a large family as the Yixiu family, despite having so many Fourth Stage and Fifth Stage Beast Masters, not one had a mythical or even King Creature. It was a bit strange. Carl was assigned to the final round, which undoubtedly showed the absolute confidence of the Yixiu family in him. Bai Qi looked at Carl closely, but the Evolution Egg suddenly started to tremble. The trembling was not targeting the Tombstone Blood Corpse, but Carl, the Beast Master. ¡°Could it be¡­ this guy is also a sleeper?¡± The image of Li Xusheng flashed in Bai Qi¡¯s mind. Apart from being a possible legendary creature with a bloodline, there was no other explanation for the abnormal behavior of the Evolution Egg. ¡°A legendary bloodline plus a King Creature. This proves to be a bit tough¡­¡± Bai Qi licked his lips, looking at Delta who looked ready for a fight. He still had no intention of replacing it with another pet. After a brief thought, he said, ¡°Delta, shall we give ¡®that move¡¯ a try?¡± Chapter 313 - Chapter 313: Chapter 309: Void Resonance Chapter 313: Chapter 309: Void Resonance Bulu Bulu? (Master, are you sure? Delta has only succeeded once till now.) Bai Qi shrugged and said, ¡°There¡¯s no other way. With this lineup, we can¡¯t win with conventional tactics~¡± Bulu Bulu. (Delta understands.) Delta nodded, feeling the king¡¯s aura emanating from the blood zombie with the obelisk on his back, and surprisingly transformed back into his Ancestral Beast form. Even more astonishingly, he closed his eyes right in front of his enemy. ¡°Is his energy running out?¡± Seeing this, Carl wasn¡¯t surprised. He twisted his neck and asked, ¡°Can we start now?¡± Before Bai Qi could reply, the blood zombie with the obelisk instantly disappeared from where he stood and reappeared above Delta. The massive obelisk gleamed with a blood-red light as it fell heavily towards Delta. Although Bai Qi wasn¡¯t the target of the blood zombie¡¯s attack, he felt his own blood surging uncontrollably as the obelisk descended, as if it was about to break free from his body to converge towards the obelisk. ¡°This ability¡­it¡¯s quite similar to Li Xusheng¡¯s.¡± Just as Bai Qi managed to calm the turbulence within his blood and was about to check on Delta¡¯s condition, his eyes met Carl¡¯s. The blood that he¡¯d just managed to calm began to boil again instantly. Was his talent being activated through his eyes? Blood-eyed Carl¡­those under his gaze would find their blood surging uncontrollably, gradually losing their rationality. This held true even for ferocious beasts. While this ability may not visually enhance him like other abilities do, under such circumstances, it would be difficult for both Beast Masters and ferocious beasts to maintain their rationality. Bai Qi even felt that if his blood flowed any faster, his head might burst. Thinking of this, Bai Qi immediately sank his consciousness into the Beast Control Space. The restless energy was blocked out by the platinum crystal wall instantly, and he regained his calmness. But in this brief moment, the blood zombie¡¯s obelisk had already landed on Delta. Boom! The boulders splintered, and countless fragments splattered around due to the powerful impact, hitting Bai Qi¡¯s face and causing a severe sting. As the dust settled and revealed the blood zombie and the obelisk, there was no sign of Delta. ¡°Damn, he wasn¡¯t flattened right away, was he?¡± Seeing this, Feng Ye couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. However, Luo Xiang shook his head and said, ¡°No, Bai Qi¡¯s Ancestral Beast dodged it at the very moment of impact.¡± ¡°Dodged it? I didn¡¯t see that.¡± Feng Ye was even more puzzled. He had never taken his eyes off the screen, and the blood zombie¡¯s obelisk had indeed hit the Ancestral Beast. The obelisk even pushed down further, pressing Delta into the ground. The only conclusion seemed to be that the obelisk had pressured Delta deep into the ground. It might¡¯ve even crushed him directly. ¡°Sometimes, evasion doesn¡¯t necessarily rely on speed.¡± With a mysterious smile, Luo Xiang gave a hint, making Feng Ye think of something as he glanced at the screen again. Similarly noticing the unusual happenings, Carl frowned. His blood-streaked eyes scanned the platform but failed to find any trace of Delta continually. The moment the blood zombie landed, he knew that its attack had missed. But even the blood zombie had no idea how Delta had managed to avoid it. It was as if he had vanished into thin air. Was it dematerialization? Teleportation? Carl slightly furrowed his brows, and decided not to overthink it. His blood-streaked eyes looked straight at the blood zombie. The blood zombie seemed to sense this and let out a silent roar skyward. Instantaneously, a blood-red aura emerged from the blood zombie and enveloped the whole platform. Bloodcolored energy was roaming freely in that aura, preparing to launch a fatal attack on Delta the moment he emerged. Carl was certain that an ordinarily evolved Lord creature, no matter how freely it could evolve, would not be able to resist the King power field. Indeed, shortly after the blood zombie¡¯s power field expanded, a ripple appeared in the space above the blood zombie. Before anything could materialize from it, the blood zombie immediately looked up. The huge obelisk in its hands was swung effortlessly through the void as if it were a feather. Simultaneously, the blood-colored energy inside the power field suddenly turned into sharp arrows, shooting towards the creature behind the ripple. However, the creature seemed unaware of the dangers outside and still emerged from the ripple. It was the Roc, a form that Delta had once evolved into. The obelisk ruthlessly smashed into the Roc, but it passed right through it like an illusion. The rain of arrows also did the same. Seeing attack after attack pass through his body, the Roc-shaped Delta¡¯s eyes flickered with a hint of excitement, but it was soon replaced by calm. Spreading his wings, he circled in the air once and then charged towards the blood zombie with the obelisk. Seeing Delta initiate the attack, the blood zombie with the obelisk did not flinch. The obelisk, strengthened by the blood-colored force field, revealed several sinister blood-colored runes. The yellow bandages wrapped around the blood zombie swayed like serpents, trying to entangle Delta. But just like before, all these attacks passed right through Delta¡¯s body without impeding him at all. No matter how the blood zombie¡¯s force field changed, it couldn¡¯t detect Delta¡¯s existence. ¡°Inability to be attacked. Is it an illusion-based skill?¡± In Carl¡¯s eyes, a terrifying blood-red light was flickering, trying to see through Delta¡¯s illusion. But before he could comprehend the mystery, Delta¡¯s body had already collided with the Blood Zombie. Bang! Unlike the previous attacks by the Blood Zombie that were entirely ineffective, an immense terrifying force emerged from Delta¡¯s wings the moment they made contact with the Blood Zombie. In the face of such power, the Blood Zombie, despite being a king-level creature, was involuntarily forced backward. Subsequently, a deep wound appeared on the chest of the Blood Zombie. It wasn¡¯t an illusion! Carl¡¯s eyes narrowed and he tried to activate his blood-eye talent immediately, but the usually reliable ability failed this time¡ªit was as if the Sky Peng who had just hit the Blood Zombie didn¡¯t exist at all. Having foolishly taken a hit from Delta, the unused Blood Zombie was left standing in place. Its parched muscles were squirming as if trying to reform, but there seemed to be a strange force inhibiting the Blood Zombie¡¯s regenerative ability. The Space Power. Seeing Delta successfully resonate with the void, a satisfied smile appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face. Void Echo was originally about using one¡¯s own vibrations to generate a feedback from the void. When Delta¡¯s frequency and the void reached a certain resonance, it would temporarily merge with the void. In simple terms, if you hit me, you are essentially hitting the Endless Void, thus your attacks will be in vain. But if I hit you, it¡¯s as if the void is hitting you, and there¡¯s no way to dodge it. The joy of divine power, only those who use it will know. After this brief clash, Carl had figured out Delta¡¯s ability at this moment. When dodging, Delta¡¯s body merges with the void, so he is immune to any skill or even force field attack. But when attacking, he emerges from the void, and his attack still contains the Space Power. ¡°However, as long as we know the principle, we can fight it¡­¡± Mockingly smiling, Carl had the Blood Zombie put down the obelisk it held in its hand. The bandages wrapped around its body all fell to the ground, revealing a horrific and dried-up body. Soon after, the Blood Zombie transformed into a phantom and approached Delta. Its withered palm constantly grasped towards Delta like a sharp blade. ¡°Unless you can hide in the void forever, the moment you show up, you¡¯ll only have your fresh blood sucked dry by the Blood Zombie.¡± A confident smile appeared on Carl¡¯s face, as if he had already seen the dawn of victory. ¡°Um, who told him this was about hiding in the void?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, watching the Blood Zombie who was struggling hard to attack, and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Delta, finish this quickly.¡± Beep Beep! (Received!) Delta screeched, its thick wings carrying countless ¡°sea blades¡± abruptly slapped towards the Blood Zombie. It seemed intent on tearing the Blood Zombie to shreds. But under the protection of the force field, the Blood Zombie, which was already extremely agile, easily dodged and directly came to Delta¡¯s back, clawing towards Delta¡¯s dorsal area. Bang! Accompanied by a crisp sound, the Blood Zombie¡¯s withered palm was immediately fractured into two sections. In contrast, Delta sustained absolutely no damage. The Void Resonance was about merging with the void. In other words, as long as the Resonant State was not lifted, Delta was the void, and the void was Delta. At least, within the void that Delta resonated with, that was the case. Using the spatial coat as a shield to block the Blood Zombie¡¯s attack, Delta quickly changed direction. His wings flapped repeatedly, setting off ripples in the sea of blood-red space that grew larger and larger like waves, causing the blood-colored force field to vibrate incessantly. Although he had also evolved into a Sky Peng, Delta, under the Resonant State, had briefly mastered force-field skills. Among all the force-field skills, the Space Attribute had an absolute suppressing force against other attributes. Seeing this, Carl immediately decided to let the Blood Zombie withdraw its field. The struggle between force fields was very crude and straightforward. Once one party was suppressed by the other, they would basically be reduced to a lamb awaiting slaughter. Although surprised that the Blood Zombie was actually oppressed by Delta, Carl believed that this state would definitely not last. As long as they endured this period, the victory was still theirs. But clearly, Delta himself also understood this principle. Just as the Blood Zombie¡¯s force field was withdrawn, the frequency and direction of Delta¡¯s wing flapping suddenly changed. The space ripples, which were originally like waves, twisted abruptly, transforming into a vortex that precisely landed on the Blood Zombie. A horrifying twisting force suddenly started pulling the Blood Zombie, seemingly trying to forcibly pull it into the vortex. However, the colossal body of the Blood Zombie was too large for such a small vortex to swallow, it was evidently attempting to tear its flesh. Just then, a golden light fell from the Obelisk, calming the space vortex around the Blood Zombie. Malik suddenly appeared between the two. Malik cast a deep glance at Delta, who had just exited the Resonant State due to exhaustion, and told Bai Qi, ¡°This round, you win.¡± Bai Qi nodded his head. Luckily, Malik had stepped in to interfere. Otherwise, Delta would no longer have the strength to calm that vortex. Even though the Obelisk-toting Blood Zombie, being a walking corpse, wouldn¡¯t die so easily, it would surely be grievously wounded. ¡°Chief, I¡­¡± Carl wanted to say something but stopped, and after seeing Malik¡¯s indifferent expression, he could only collect the Blood Zombie first. Though filled with a sense of unwillingness, he had to admit that in front of Delta¡¯s attack just now, the Obelisk-toting Blood Zombie really didn¡¯t stand a chance. However, this truly brought disgrace upon the Yixiu family¡­ Chapter 314 - Chapter 314: Chapter 310: Awakening of Bloodline Talent Chapter 314: Chapter 310: Awakening of Bloodline Talent The appearance of sequence one was quicker than anyone had anticipated. Unless they saw it with their own eyes, they might have dismissed it as a false rumor intended to generate hype. But now, they were completely in awe of Bai Qi¡¯s terrifying strength. A man and his beast had penetrated through the twelve guardians of the Yixiu family. And Bai Qi was using four pets! As everyone knew, because resources were limited, most Beast Masters focused on nurturing one of them, their main pet. The rest were chosen and trained based on their needs, but they were certainly no match for the main pet. But now, Bai Qi, a newly promoted Fifth Stage Beast Master, had defeated twelve Beast Masters¡¯ main pets using four pets, which was quite bizarre. ¡°Could this be Bai Qi¡¯s main pet?¡± ¡°No way. My friend from the Thirteenth Bureau told me that Bai Qi¡¯s main pet is a king-level undead creature, which is even more abnormal. It directly fights three opponents, and two of them are mythical species angels from the Bo Ge family.¡± ¡°Shh¡­ the Bo Ge family is right next to us. Keep your voice down.¡± ¡°Cough, cough¡­ Did I just speak?¡± ¡­ The Bo Ge family¡¯s base. Dean quietly watched Bai Qi, who was already standing under the obelisk, his face revealed no emotion. ¡°Dean, should we also go challenge?¡± Dean shook his head and said, ¡°No hurry. We only need to take action before time runs out.¡± ¡°Time¡¯s up? I didn¡¯t see any time limit.¡± Lilith was a little confused, but Ellis who had been silent all along, patted Lilith and pointed to the sun gradually moving to the center above their heads. She then turned her gaze back to the obelisk. ¡°The sun? Could it be¡­¡± Only then did Lilith notice that as the sun rose, the strange patterns on the obelisk became increasingly clear. One could vaguely make out the appearance of a giant eye, but it didn¡¯t seem like it upon closer inspection. ¡°The Sun Secret Realm is closely related to the sun god in myths. I guess opening it would need the help of the sun. Otherwise, why would the three titled individuals make us wait one more day yesterday?¡± ¡°Then how did they¡­¡± Lilith¡¯s words trailed off as she abruptly stopped. The Yixiu family had gone through great lengths to create a mountain peak today, perhaps it was to open the Sun Secret Realm. ¡°Just watch the battle. After all, we¡¯re going to be opponents soon.¡± Dean glanced at Bai Qi at the top of the mountain, then turned his gaze to another blood-colored figure speeding towards the mountain road. Whilst everyone¡¯s attention was focused on Bai Qi, Li Xusheng was passing through the first checkpoint, the second checkpoint¡­ with an equally terrifying speed. Right now, Li Xusheng was up against Poisoned Suess, who had just recovered from his shock of failure. ¡°A Four Stage Beast Master?¡± Feeling the vibes from Li Xusheng, Poisoned Suess perked up immediately. Although he had lost badly to Bai Qi, Bai Qi was a Fifth Stage Beast Master after all. Moreover, even Carl had lost so it made Suess feel much better. However, he still felt a little gloomy. To completely eliminate this gloominess, naturally, the best way was to bully a weakling. Suess looked at Li Xusheng in full armor in front of him, and said: ¡°State your name.¡± ¡°Thirteenth Bureau, Li Xusheng.¡± Li Xusheng responded indifferently, glanced at Bai Qi at the top of the mountain, and asked, ¡°Can we start?¡± Why were the young people nowadays so rash? Suess frowned slightly at this sight, but kept his patience and nodded. His Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis immediately launched a poison bomb at Li Xusheng. Having learnt from Bai Qi¡¯s lesson, Suess was not going to give his opponent any chance to breathe. He immediately launched an onslaught. However, just as the poison bomb was about to engulf Li Xusheng, four blood tendrils that resembled tails flew out from behind Li Xusheng and deflected the poison bomb. With a heavy stomp of his feet, the platform under him exploded and Li Xusheng turned into an arrow leaving the bowstring, reaching the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis directly. ¡°Again?!¡± Suess became nervous when he saw this. Were all the Beast Masters so aggressive in combat nowadays?! Just as Suess was complaining, Li Xusheng had already arrived in front of the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis. The blood tendrils pierced through the body of the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis, and his twin hammers smashed it down heavily onto the ground. ¡°It¡¯s useless, the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis¡­¡± Seeing that Li Xusheng didn¡¯t use any special abilities like Delta did, Suess breathed a sigh of relief. He was about to say something, but then saw Li Xusheng raise his hammers and the four blood tendrils converged on the side. A bloody orb was gradually formed. ¡°This is¡­ You are a hybrid of legendary creatures!¡± A look of horror crossed Suess¡¯s face. He then saw a blood thunderbolt fall and directly hit the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis. Suess saw smoke in purplish red rising from the body of the Rot Bone Cynops Orientalis, then lost the connection with it. Another enemy defeated in one strike! ¡°This feeling¡­ It seems that you have awakened your Bloodline Talent.¡± Luo Xiang looked surprised upon seeing this. The Bloodline Talent was a unique benefit exclusive to the descendants of legendary creatures like Li Xusheng. When they developed their bloodline to a certain extent, they could awaken their talent, similar to how pets awakened their skills. ¡°Looks like Zero Team is adding another monster to their ranks¡­¡± ¡­ Under the obelisk. Bai Qi curiously observed the runes on the obelisk that gradually lit up. Perhaps because they came from mythical creatures, the runes on the obelisk had significant differences from those in the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm. However, despite the differences, Bai Qi could still identify several familiar runes. ¡°But why does the design seem similar to Beta¡¯s eye? Could there be a connection between the Sun Secret Realm and the Three-eyed Civilization?¡± Bai Qi wondered, recalling what Yi Yu had told him before parting. Could Yi Yu giving him the Void Pupil Amber not be a coincidence? ¡°Guardian of the tomb, can I enter the secret realm now?¡± Impatient with curiosity, Bai Qi asked Malik, who was standing next to him. ¡°Not until the ranking battles conclude.¡± Malik shook his head, adding, ¡°And according to the rules, you should prepare for your duty as a guardian.¡± Bai Qi was taken aback, only then remembering that he had taken over Carl¡¯s position as the new guardian and would have to face challenges from others. ¡°What a hassle¡­¡± Eager to enter the secret realm and verify the connection between the Three-eyed Civilization and the Sun Secret Realm, Bai Qi quietly leaned on Delta, turning his attention to the screen overhead to watch the current challengers. ¡°Huh, it¡¯s Li Xusheng? He¡¯s already reached the tenth stage?¡± Watching Li Xusheng on the screen, wielding two hammers and a blood tail that whipped around as if an avatar of a blood god had descended, Bai Qi was somewhat surprised. ¡°He seems to have improved quite a bit since the last big competition.¡± During Bai Qi¡¯s brief observation, Li Xusheng had already knocked out his opponent at the tenth stage with a single strike of his hammer and was striding towards the eleventh stage. The guardian of this stage was none other than Blood-eyed Carl, who had just been defeated by Bai Qi. Even though Carl had been ousted as a guardian by Bai Qi, it didn¡¯t mean he had lost the qualification to challenge others. Hence, after Malik announced the results, Carl directly moved to the eleventh stage. The previous challenger at the eleventh stage, discerning his own strength compared to Bai Qi and Li Xusheng, wisely conceded his position and returned to the Yixiu family camp. Finally, Li Xusheng stood before Carl. The two of them, holding similar backgrounds and even similar supernatural powers, locked eyes. Instead of showing sympathy for each other, they both felt a sense of revulsion. Without any warning, both of them launched an attack practically simultaneously. The tomb-bearing zombie unleashed an attack with his giant stone tablet, pressing onto Li Xusheng like a mountain. Li Xusheng, showing no intention of dodging, bravely met the blow with his twin hammers, showing no signs of being at a disadvantage. Moreover, the blood tail behind Li Xusheng continued to launch assaults at the zombie from varying difficult angles. The whooshing sound could be heard with each whip of the tail. The brutal and straightforward combat style of the man and zombie made the blood of the watching Beast Masters boil with excitement. A back-and-forth battle was what they anticipated, unlike the boring one-hit-kill fights with Bai Qi. Seeing this, Carl immediately activated his Bloodline Talent, targeting both Li Xusheng and his four pets with whom he had fused. Although the Fusion Talent allowed one to merge with their pets regardless of any conditions, the degree of fusion was still related to the compatibility between the Beast Master and their pets. If Carl¡¯s Bloodline Talent affected his condition, Li Xusheng¡¯s fused state could easily be forced apart. Yet, Carl¡¯s talent was completely ineffective against Li Xusheng. The blood-coloured eyes that had proven effective every time before had no impact on Li Xusheng, as though the blood within Li Xusheng and his four pets had consciously chosen to ignore Carl. ¡°Blood Controllers, so you indeed are a descendant of that thing¡­¡± Carl sneered, retorting, ¡°Just perfect, my blood zombies prefer to feast on the blood of your ilk.¡± Having said that, the tomb-bearing zombie once again activated his king-level field, causing the blood tail behind Li Xusheng and even the blood within to fly out uncontrollably towards the zombie. This ability to forcefully absorb the blood within the range of his field and turn it into his own ¨C this was the true power of the Zombie¡¯s field. Facing the blood-sucking capability of the zombie, Li Xusheng seemed without a viable way to retaliate. Despite his attempts to fight back, his blood tail was slowly being stripped away, and his condition was increasingly weakening. Finally, after all four of his blood tails were drained away, Li Xusheng couldn¡¯t support himself and fell to one knee. ¡°Blood Controllers, absent of blood, you¡¯re but waste.¡± A hint of disdain flickered in Carl¡¯s eyes as he prepared to recall the zombie. However, he noticed that the zombie¡¯s body began twisting at a weird angle. ¡°Knowing that I¡¯m a Blood Controller, you still dared to absorb my blood. Foolish.¡± Li Xusheng slowly rose to his feet, his right hand lightly clenched. Countless blood thorns sprung out from within the zombie¡¯s body, turning it into a pincushion. Then, these blood thorns left the body of the zombie and formed a tail again behind Li Xusheng. But Carl¡¯s tomb-bearing zombie fell to the ground the moment its blood left its body, unable to move. Carl suffered a second consecutive defeat! Chapter 315 - Chapter 315: Chapter 311: Sun Secret Realm Chapter 315: Chapter 311: Sun Secret Realm Carl evidently hadn¡¯t expected to be defeated once again, but feeling the gaze from behind, he silently accepted the outcome and continued towards the next level. The difference in time between each sequence entering the secret realm was only ten minutes. Now it was barely twenty minutes. He could barely tolerate it. Thinking of this, Carl quickly recovered from his continuous failures. He allowed the obelisk to treat the wounds of the corpse, while he continued to examine Li Xusheng¡¯s situation. Although he had taken back all the blood, Li Xusheng also seemed a bit exhausted. Gazing at Bai Qi, standing at the highest point, a mysterious light flashed in his eyes. Followingly, he put away his pets, sat cross-legged, and began to restore his strength. Were these two really not going to fight? Carl sighed, quite disappointed. He had initially hoped to see a winner between the two, yet the situation was concluded in this manner. Thinking of this, Carl focused on his recovery, not sparing the situation another thought. ¡°Hello, can we start the fight?¡± Just as the corpse was fully recovered with the help of the obelisk, a figure in white suddenly appeared on the platform of the tenth stage. Carl turned around at the sound, only to find Dean looking at him with a smile on his face. Behind Dean, the Holy Light Angel was hovering quietly in the sky, spreading out its two pairs of wings. Carl: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ At noon. The sun ascended to the center of the sky, and the runes on the obelisk were fully lit, displaying a massive golden pupil in front of everyone. Simultaneously, all the live broadcasts disappeared, and the space around Mount Obelisk was shut off. ¡°The tournament ends here. The following exploration in the Sun Secret Realm will be commenced by these twelve individuals.¡± Finished speaking, Malik turned to Bai Qi and said, ¡°You can go in now.¡± Bai Qi nodded, placed his hand on the massive eye rune of the obelisk, and his whole person was immediately enveloped by golden light. The golden light dissipated and Bai Qi disappeared on the spot. Wang Chen and Bai Heguang came together to Malik¡¯s side. Looking at the calm obelisk, Wang Chen suddenly laughed, ¡°Lao Bai, do you think your disciple will surprise us again this time?¡± ¡°The myth inheritance isn¡¯t so easy. Let¡¯s see if he finds the real entrance.¡± Bai Heguang shook his head and said, ¡°And also, don¡¯t call me Lao Bai, we¡¯re not close.¡± ¡°Well¡­after all, we¡¯ve known each other for over twenty years, how could you be so heartless?¡± Wang Chen looked disappointed. Malik, standing by the side, helplessly shook his head and said, ¡°You two are still acting the same after all these years.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t blame me for this. Lao Bai always looks down on me. I¡¯m innocent.¡± Wang Chen shrugged innocently, and Bai Heguang ignored him, strolled to the side, and entered meditation. ¡°Same old, same old, how boring¡­¡± Wang Chen stretched lazily, a mechanistic lounge chair suddenly appeared behind him. He took out an eye mask and put it on. Surprisingly, he started taking a nap right there and then. ¡­ Sun Secret Realm. Bai Qi slowly opened his eyes and found himself in a small stone chamber. The chamber was not spacious, made entirely of solid brick. With the light from the fire torch in the chamber, Bai Qi could barely make out what seemed like drawings on the walls. Bai Qi went up for a closer look and realized the wall paintings depicted scenes of ancient people worshipping gods and receiving blessings. The god they worshipped was, of course, the Sun God. However, Bai Qi was not especially focused on the Sun God, but he became interested in the human who was being blessed. ¡°Three eyes¡­ the Sun Secret Realm really does have something to do with the Three-eyed Civilization.¡± Looking at the third eye on the forehead of the human depicted in the murals, Bai Qi immediately summoned all his pets. Ow-w-ow? (Where is this? Why does it feel so dangerous?) As soon as Beta appeared, it detected the abnormalities here. It was quickly drawn to the three-eyed human in the mural. Ow! (How is this human like me!) Bai Qi paused for a moment and said, ¡°It seems the so-called Three-eyed Civilization wasn¡¯t born that way, but was bestowed by these mythical creatures.¡± Ow¡­ (So, my eye is wholesale? I¡¯m a little disappointed¡­) Beta suddenly seemed quite disappointed, but Schuck was interested and said, ¡°This secret realm seems a bit special. It¡¯s more like a temple than an inheritance secret realm.¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Hopefully, just not a tomb.¡± This place was somewhat similar to some civilizations in his past life, and Bai Qi didn¡¯t want to make a sequel to ¡°The Mummy¡± for now. However, from the looks of it, this place should be the temple of the Sun God. It certainly should not be related to those things. Crackling. (Master, I feel the presence of the undead.) Alpha went to the door of the stone chamber, looked at the splendid square outside the chamber, and unconsciously gripped the Sword of Death. ¡°Can I say¡­ I highly suspect I haven¡¯t time-traveled¡­¡± Looking at the increasingly familiar murals and ornaments outside the chamber, Bai Qi facepalmed and sighed. ¡°Chief, it seems like I have created a similar dreamland before. Have you been here before?¡± Completely oblivious, Wormwood mercilessly delivered this blow to Bai Qi, who shook his head and resigned himself to the reality. He then stepped out of the stone room. As he had seen from inside the stone room, this square was unusually spacious, and in the center stood a giant Golden Beetle Statue. The statue reflected golden light under the surrounding torchlight, casting a faint glow over the hall. ¡°Beta, have you found anything?¡± Bai Qi patted Beta¡¯s head, asking. Awooo¡­ (I sense danger here, but I cannot pinpoint its exact location.) Beta shook its head, its vertical pupils on the forehead suddenly opening as a burst of icy blue light scanned the surrounding walls without detecting anything unusual. ¡°I see¡­¡± Bai Qi nodded, took a glance at the identical doors around him, then focused his gaze back on the beetle statue in front of him. According to the information he had, this secret realm was the inheritance secret realm of the Sun Beetle. Since this statue was the only object here related to a beetle, it was likely to contain the clues. ¡°Alpha, check out this statue. Gamma, prepare your defenses.¡± Bai Qi stepped back, signaling Alpha to approach the statue who, sensing the tension, cautiously approached with the Sword of Death and prodded the statue. Nothing happened. ¡°As expected, I was overthinking.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help mocking himself. After all, no one would leave their inheritance lying in the lobby. ¡°Never mind. Let¡¯s try somewhere else. Since the obelisk has teleported us here, the inheritance must also be here.¡± Bai Qi surveyed the surroundings, intending to randomly choose a place to explore, when Beta¡¯s vertical pupils suddenly turned golden. Simultaneously, golden patterns emerged around the palace, slowly converging towards the ceiling. With the illumination of the gold light, Bai Qi finally noticed a golden pyramid suspended upside down above his head. Below it was the Golden Beetle Statue. ¡°It must be triggered by someone from the Three-eyed Civilization. So Yi Yu already knew what was here.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi became even more convinced that Yi Yu had planned this all along and grew even more wary. He didn¡¯t believe that the inheritance secret realm was without danger and was simply waiting for them to collect. If that were the case, the Yixiu family would have already ransacked this place, leaving nothing for them. Eventually, as the upside-down pyramid was illuminated by the light, a drop of golden liquid dripped from the tip of the pyramid and fell precisely onto the top of the Golden Beetle Statue. A moment of calm passed, then the sturdy Golden Beetle Statue cracked open, spewing a stream of molten gold straight at Bai Qi and the others below. ¡°Damn it, such a big show, and they¡¯re using such a primitive trap!¡± Bai Qi cursed under his breath and leaped onto Delta. With one swift move, Delta teleported them back to their original stone room. Alpha followed by grabbing Gamma and Wormwood and took flight. Awooo, awooo! (Damn bones, you¡¯re being petty!) Seeing that Alpha has left him behind, Beta began to grumble. Fortunately, Schuck extended his mechanical wings in time and quickly followed. Not long after the departure of Bai Qi and his five pets, the Golden Beetle Statue completely melted into gold, inundating the entire square. ¡°Such a lavish trap made of so much gold, do we call this divine extravagance?¡± Gazing down at the golden sea below him, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue. He then looked at Beta, whose vertical pupils were still radiating golden light, and said, ¡°Beta, what do you feel now?¡± Awooo¡­ (I can¡¯t say for sure, but I seem to sense something else.) Beta tilted its head thoughtfully, its golden vertical pupils scanning the golden sea below but uncertain of what it saw. ¡°Oh?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Where?¡± Beta extended a paw, pointing at the golden sea below. ¡°You¡¯re saying it¡¯s beneath this?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi hesitated. This was liquefied gold; even a Fifth Stage Beast Master plummeting into it would probably result in a barbecue. Awooo! (That¡¯s right. That¡¯s what my eyes tell me, understand?) Silent at Beta¡¯s words, Bai Qi turned to Schuck, ¡°Schuck, have you analyzed what¡¯s down there?¡± ¡°Unable to conduct an analysis due to unidentified energy interference.¡± Schuck shook his head, ¡°However, I agree with Beta¡¯s statement.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Clearly, Beta¡¯s vertical pupils were related to the Three-eyed Civilization, and the golden sea appeared because of Beta. Maybe, the secret of the mythical secret realm lay here. ¡°Beta, you lead the way. Alpha, Gamma, Delta, remember to protect me.¡± After he finished speaking, Bai Qi kicked the Husky into the golden sea below. Then, with Gamma wrapped around him, he rode Delta and plunged into the sea. As Bai Qi and his five pets entered the golden sea, the calm molten gold began to whirl rapidly, the vortex centering around them. By the time the whirlpool disappeared, Bai Qi and his pets had vanished without a trace. Following this, the golden molten liquid, as if alive, flowed together to reform the original beetle. The square darkened again as if nothing had happened at all. Chapter 316 - Chapter 316: Chapter 312: Black and White Twin Snakes Chapter 316: Chapter 312: Black and White Twin Snakes Outside the Obelisk. The golden giant-eye rune suddenly released a dazzling light, and the mountains under everyone¡¯s feet also started to shake violently, as if they would collapse at any moment. But this strange phenomenon only lasted for a few seconds before returning to normal, leaving everyone staring at each other in surprise. Wang Chen lifted his eye mask, looking at the giant eye rune on the Obelisk that had once again dimmed down, and said, ¡°It seems that Bai Qi has found the entrance.¡± Malik sighed, saying, ¡°That must be it. It appears this inheritance will now fall into Bai Qi¡¯s hands.¡± ¡°You¡¯re speaking too soon, he¡¯s only found the entrance.¡± Bai Heguang shook his head and said, ¡°However, we should get ready too.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Malik¡¯s face turned serious, and Wang Chen¡¯s eyes also rarely became serious, saying, ¡°Rest assured, the snare is ready, just wait calmly.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Bai Heguang nodded and then closed his eyes again. The three of them didn¡¯t avoid Li Xusheng during their conversation, but Li Xusheng didn¡¯t hear anything. After seeing Malik nod his head, he placed his hand on the Obelisk. The familiar golden light, the familiar stone chamber, the familiar Golden Beetle Statue. The only difference was the multitude of black beetles scattered all over the square. ¡­ Bang! Yellow sand danced in the air, and a man with five pets emerged from the sand, all a bit disheveled. ¡°Pah¡­ I almost got buried alive, the teleportation method of this Mythical Secret Realm is really a bit shabby.¡± Bai Qi spat out the yellow sand that had gotten into his mouth and his face showed clear displeasure. Ah woo¡­ (I was scared to death, I thought I was going to get buried alive¡­) Beta was still in shock. Although the process of being absorbed into the golden whirlpool was a bit thrilling, the golden molten fluid didn¡¯t harm them. Instead, it gave them a warm feeling of the Sun. The feeling didn¡¯t last for too long. Suddenly, the golden molten liquid around them turned into yellow sand. If it hadn¡¯t been for Alpha¡¯s quick reaction in opening up an escape route, they might have been crushed by the desert. Gaga gag. (Boss, I get the feeling that something is watching us.) Alpha gripped the Sword of Death tightly, vigilantly scanning the surroundings. Bai Qi also seemed to sense something and instinctively looked up at the Great Sun overhead. This was the actual Sun Secret Realm, right? ¡°Schuck, search the vicinity for any buildings or creatures.¡± Schuck nodded his head, and various scouting bees flew out one after another, quickly transmitting the surrounding environmental data back to Schuck. Soon, a holographic map appeared before Bai Qi. ¡°Is it that tower?¡± Comparing the marks on the map, Bai Qi looked at a dark shadow that pierced the sky in the distance, and immediately decided on the direction to move forward. ¡°Lads, let¡¯s go!¡± The five pets nodded their heads in agreement. The man and his five pets quickly adjusted their states and moved toward the tower. They hadn¡¯t walked far when a giant scorpion suddenly emerged from the yellow sand. The long tail needle firmly locked onto Bai Qi and his pets, seemingly ready to attack at any moment. [Name]: Sand Scorpion [Attribute]: Insect System [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Elite [Introduction]: They are communal creatures who like to hide in the yellow sand waiting for their prey to approach, then surround and attack all at once. ¡­ Surrounding Bai Qi, tens of Sand Scorpions crept out from the yellow sand one after another, slowly gathering towards Bai Qi. Apparently, they planned to completely surround them. ¡°I thought it would be some special creature, turns out it¡¯s just Sand Scorpions.¡± Seeing the incoming Sand Scorpions, Bai Qi was rather disappointed. With Schuck and Beta¡¯s scouting ability, of course, they had noticed these creatures under the yellow sand early on. But considering that this was a Mythical Secret Realm, Bai Qi thought he might encounter some rare creatures, so he did not rush to get rid of them. But the result was just Sand Scorpions, leaving him quite disappointed. ¡°But they are slightly larger than the Sand Scorpions outside, maybe we could consider them for food.¡± Upon entering here, Bai Qi found that he had completely lost contact with the Secret Realm Base. Delta also said his connection with space was considerably weakened, apparently due to this realm¡¯s suppression. Considering that they might stay here for several days, it is always right to prepare some rations in advance. ¡°Epsilon, these scorpions are yours.¡± ¡°What?!¡± Suddenly called out by Bai Qi, Chubby Insect Grass was taken aback, saying, ¡°But I don¡¯t have the ability to fight directly!¡± ¡°No problem, combat strength is something that can be cultivated.¡± Bai Qi revealed a strange smirk at the corner of his mouth, grabbed the insect grass and threw it towards the swarm of Sand Scorpions, while they directly took shelter in the metal house created by Schuck. Plop plop. £¨Master, can Epsilon really do it?£© Delta, who was the closest to the biological research and insect grass, couldn¡¯t help but feel worried. ¡°No problem, a symbiotic creature fused with two high-level lords and the core of the Knowledge Ancient Tree is not as weak as we think.¡± Bai Qi paused, saying, ¡°At most, it¡¯s the weakest among us.¡± Delta nodded but was still prepared to rescue at any moment. Outside the metal house, the Sand Scorpions seemed to realize that they couldn¡¯t break the metal house, so they target insect grass without hesitation. Seeing Sand Scorpions rushing towards him rapidly from all around, the Insect Grass was filled with despair. After seeing Bai Qi hiding into the metal object not far away, it felt utterly hopeless. ¡°What did I do to deserve this¡­¡± Feeling helpless, the insect grass sighed while suddenly opening a pair of colorful insect wings from behind. With the wings vibrating, a multitude of colorful powder was dispersed into the air. This powder, resembling pollen or phosphorus on a butterfly¡¯s wings, floated down onto the bodies of the Sand Scorpions. However, this phosphorus didn¡¯t cause any damage to the Sand Scorpions. Thus, after a short pause, these Sand Scorpions continued to attack. But when the Insect Grass landed, the Sand Scorpion group ignored grass insect completely and unanimously stopped, crawling quietly on the ground as if they were worshipping their king. Hypnotic Pollen. The effect of hypnotic pollen significantly enhanced after integrating with insect phosphorus. Even if the Sand Scorpions only got a bit stained on their surface, they still fell into a sleep state. However, this state was clearly not stable, and some distant Sand Scorpions were wiggling their stingers from time to time, as if they would wake up at any moment. Seeing this, the seven-colored vines on the insect grass suddenly lengthened and quickly wrapped around each Sand Scorpion like a long snake. Sharp thorns pierced through the shell of the Sand Scorpions, injecting paralysing toxin into their bodies. Under the double effects of hypnotic pollen and paralysis, the Sand Scorpion group lost their ability to resist completely. Yet the insect grass didn¡¯t stop attacking. The slender vines directly stabbed into the Sand Scorpion¡¯s brain, quickly eating up the central part of its brain. ¡°Tsk, tsk, being able to use the abilities of two creatures disregarding form, symbiotic species are really convenient.¡± Seeing Insect Grass easily resolved the Sand Scorpion group, Bai Qi satisfyingly nodded his head. Being able to flexibly combine the abilities of the spirit-devouring bug and the dream vine, the combat talent of Insect Grass was not bad. After killing all the Sand Scorpions, Insect Grass withdraws all the vines, returning back to its original multi-colored insect form. Though its spirit seemed much better than before. The parasite could enhance its strength by devouring the enemy¡¯s central nervous system, naturally, Insect Grass also inherited this ability. ¡°You did a good job.¡± Seeing Insect Grass flying back with its wings spread out, Bai Qi gave a thumbs up. Apparently, Insect Grass enjoyed it, as its previous helplessness and dissatisfaction disappeared. ¡°Thank you for your praise, boss. I¡¯ll work harder.¡± ¡°Good, the facing foes from now on will all be handed over to you.¡± Bai Qi patted the stunned Insect Grass and turned away, while Gamma extended its tentacles and pulled the Sand Scorpion corpses to its side. It skillfully removed the shells and meat and sealed them inside its crystal body for storage. Although the meat of the Sand Scorpion was poisonous, there wasn¡¯t much, and it could be cooked after minimal processing. It had a really good texture. After that, while Insect Grass was making a face, it paved the way in front. The level of the Ferocious Beasts encountered grew increasingly high, and so did the difficulty of the battle. In fact, when the insect grass encountered a Four-Stage Lord Giant Snake, it almost died by the snake¡¯s kiss. Luckily, using the robust puncture capability of the spirit-devouring bug, Insect Grass forcefully bit through the enemy¡¯s body from within and replenished itself in the process. Finally, when they approached the base of the tower, there was a diamond sphere around about ten meters in diameter behind Gamma, which was filled with the flesh of Ferocious Beasts killed by insect grass along the way. ¡°Much smoother than I imagined. After all, it¡¯s an Inheritance Secret Realm. It¡¯s not too dangerous.¡± Seeing the towering tower in front of him, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction and began looking for the entrance to the tower. Huh? £¨Why do I suddenly feel a chill on my back?£© Beta shivered suddenly, and Alpha also entered combat mode. Bai Qi sensed something wrong ¨C the sand beneath their feet began to shake violently, with walls of dirt rising from the desert blocking their path. At the same time, two giant shadows emerged from the sand behind them. The cold aura made Bai Qi unconsciously shrink his neck. Finally, when the earth walls stopped rising, Bai Qi saw the shapes of the two shadows ¨C two big snakes, one black and one white. These two snakes were similar ¨C apart from their different colors, they were almost identical. Upon detecting the aura of Bai Qi and company, the Black and White twin snakes began swimming towards them. ¡°I really was overthinking¡­¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, observing the Black and White twin snakes flexibly slither over the earth walls and said, ¡°But, at last, we got two fierce-looking fellows.¡± Appearing at this moment, the Black and White twin snakes were undoubtedly the guardians of the Sky-reaching Tower, and the twin-level would undoubtedly not be low. Consequently, the levels of the materials on their body wouldn¡¯t be low, either. ¡°Little ones, the resources for your second round of enhancement are here!¡± Chapter 317 - Chapter 317: Chapter 313: Defeated the Junior, the Senior Arrives Chapter 317: Chapter 313: Defeated the Junior, the Senior Arrives Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s command, Alpha was the first to charge out, closely followed by Delta, who had transformed into a Diamond Ape. As for Gamma, it firmly guarded Bai Qi¡¯s side, wary of potential enemies that might appear. ¡°Schuck, what¡¯s the current situation?¡± A flash of red in Schuck¡¯s eyes conjured a brand new holographic map before Bai Qi, thereby revealing the origin of the towering walls. A colossal maze. ¡°Trapping the intruders in a maze and then letting the black and white snakes finish them off?¡± Looking at the black and white snakes currently engaged in battle with Alpha and Delta, and then glancing at the sky-reaching tower that had distanced itself quite a bit, Bai Qi understood the situation. ¡°Schuck, Beta, you guys go help, leaving Gamma and Epsilon by my side is enough.¡± Awooo! (Watch me slaughter these two long worms!) Beta was clearly excited and eager. He charged out impatiently, giving the battle-worn wormgrass a chance to breathe a sigh of relief. The two giant snakes looked fierce. His previous tactics would likely be ineffective against them. If he was ordered to go, it would amount to surrendering. Facing the offensive of Alpha¡¯s Three Pets, the eyes of the black and white snakes became more fierce. They opened their hideous mouths and spewed out a thick flame towards the three pets. The approaching flame was impressively strong, enveloping all three pets like a volcanic eruption. But after a shriek, a Wind God Winged Dragon broke the column of fire and flew out. With a flap of its wings, two tornadoes appeared in front of the black and white snakes. The powerful suction pulled the twin snakes¡¯ flame column towards them. It¡¯s said that wind drives fire, but Delta¡¯s two tornadoes had no intention of helping the fire. The flame was engulfed by the two tornadoes and gradually extinguished. The Void Echo+ Tornado Manipulation, although it didn¡¯t reach the level of a space storm, the space vortex it curled up was enough to put out the black and white snakes¡¯ flame column. Seeing their attack dissolved effortlessly, the black and white snakes became even more furious. They raised their heads high, attempting to pull Delta down. But the Wind God Winged Dragon was a creature that soared in the sky. How could it be easily pulled down by two giant snakes? With a flap of its wings, it quickly increased its distance. At the same time, while the twin snakes¡¯ attention was drawn by Delta, Alpha also launched an attack on the twin snakes. The merciless Sword Of Death, embedded with the Power of Death, slashed across the bodies of the twin snakes. Their hard scales became fragile in front of the Sword of Death and crumbled upon contact. But the bodies of the black and white snakes were too large and their reaction was swift too. The moment the wound was infected with the Power of Death, the other snake forcefully bit off the infected flesh. The intense pain from the wound fully ignited the ferocity of the twin snakes, who raised their heads to let out an angry roar. The bitten-off flesh surprisingly grew back. The snakes then bit towards Alpha. Seeing this, Alpha gripped the Undying Flame Sword in his hand. He swung both swords and directly opened a large wound in the snake¡¯s mouth. The Undying Flame firmly clung to the snakes¡¯ bodies, preventing the flesh from healing. At the same time, Schuck also set up the Electromagnetic Cannon, always interrupting the actions of the black and white snakes at critical moments, making them perfect targets. ¡°As gatekeepers, these two snakes seem a bit weak¡­¡± Watching the black and white snakes be at the mercy of the three pets, Bai Qi frowned slightly. ¡°Be careful, it shouldn¡¯t be this easy.¡± As his words fell, the black and white snakes that were being bullied by the three pets suddenly abandoned their attacks and put some distance between themselves. They then let out a chilling roar. Immediately, the sky was shrouded in darkness. This was not due to a solar eclipse, but due to the emergence of two gigantic snakes from the maze. ¡°This is a case of the small one sickening its parents?¡± Bai Qi looked at the two gigantic snake hydras, which were an exact replica of the black and white snakes but much larger in size, and smiled bitterly. He wondered why the guardians of the Tower of Heaven were so weak. It turned out that the creatures that appeared were only two small snakes. ¡°When the wind is tight, let it go!¡± At this thought, Bai Qi promptly decided to withdraw without hesitation. Although a bit unwilling, the feeling given off by the two large snakes was not different from that of the legendary creatures like Nicholas. He didn¡¯t stand a chance against these snakes. He would be foolish to stay. He could only hope that the two snakes were not interested in the small amount of meat on his body and would not chase after him. Unfortunately, things didn¡¯t go as he wished. The injury of the juvenile snakes greatly annoyed the two hydra snakes, and they chased after him and his five pets without hesitation. In a moment, they caught up with Bai Qi and his five pets thanks to the head start. ¡°Damn it, do we have to fight it out!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi clenched his teeth, decisively turned his direction, and ordered Alpha, Schuck, Beta, and Gamma to face the enemy. Delta, on the other hand, resonated with the void at full force, hoping to escape the scene. ¡°Huh? Where¡¯s Epsilon?¡± Bai Qi looked around and suddenly realized that the wormgrass was missing from the group, startling him. Leaving aside whether the wormgrass could escape the attack of the two snakes, if the wormgrass were to be lost, his future would essentially be lost as well. Roar! Just then, a roar came from behind the hydra snakes. The familiar roar made the hydra snakes stop in their tracks and turn their heads towards the back. The source of the roar was the black and white snakes from earlier. For an unknown reason, the twin snakes were huddled together, cuddling pathetically against the tail of the hydra snakes. Perhaps sensing the mood of the black and white snakes, the hydra snakes surprisingly gave up on the chase and retreated underground again. ¡°Is this a change of heart?¡± Bai Qi, upon seeing this, was somewhat puzzled, then watched as the black and white snakes slithered in front of them, obediently lowering themselves to reveal the cordyceps firmly attached to the black snake¡¯s body. ¡°Epsilon? Was that your doing just now? Did you parasitize them?¡± Bai Qi was increasingly perplexed, but upon seeing the vine deeply wedged in the twin snakes¡¯ brains, he had a sudden realization. ¡°I didn¡¯t parasitize them. I simply used the dreamland to temporarily influence their actions.¡± Bearing the gaze of Bai Qi and the beasts, the cordyceps seemed somewhat embarrassed but nonetheless happily explained. ¡°Controlling actions through the dreamland? Hypnosis?¡± A hint of surprise flashed in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. Even the enormous serpent couldn¡¯t sense anything off, when did this cordyceps become so powerful? ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because the cordyceps is too weak and was ignored. Besides, the dream vine itself is easily overlooked.¡± Shuck surveyed the cordyceps and offered a guess, which Bai Qi strongly agreed with. The level three Lord cordyceps were less than one-tenth the size of the gigantic serpent scales, it was normal for them to be overlooked. For the first time, Bai Qi was relieved that he hadn¡¯t rushed to increase his pets¡¯ levels. Perhaps at level four, the cordyceps would not be able to accomplish this. Just as Bai Qi was secretly rejoicing, the black and white snakes suddenly struggled a bit before being put back under hypnosis by the cordyceps. ¡°Leader, how should we deal with these two snakes? I can¡¯t hypnotize them for long. Should I forcibly parasitize them?¡± Having felt the resistance from the twin snakes, the cordyceps promptly asked Bai Qi for advice. Bai Qi, after some consideration and thinking about the gigantic snake that might not have gone far, eventually gave up this tempting idea. ¡°Let them sleep through it. We better run while the gigantic snake hasn¡¯t reacted.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s command, the cordyceps immediately intensified the infusion of hypnotic pollen, causing the slightly twitching twin snakes to collapse to the ground, and fall into a deep sleep. Bai Qi and his five pets then headed towards the Sky-reaching Tower again. This time, Bai Qi arrived at the base of the Sky-reaching Tower smoothly, but after circling it several times, he couldn¡¯t find an entrance. ¡°Inheritance Secret Realms are such a hassle¡­¡± Seeing that he has to solve another riddle, Bai Qi felt somewhat helpless. However, his eyes lit up upon seeing Beta curiously sniffing around. ¡°Beta, activate your vertical pupil to its full potential, see if it can have an effect.¡± Awo? Beta tilted it¡¯s head but obediently activated its vertical pupil. With the flash of golden light, Beta¡¯s forehead illuminated the Sky-reaching Tower in front of them. Indeed, a rune that resembled a huge eye appeared on the tower, causing it to shake violently. So this is how it is! Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened, and seeing the eye-shaped rune slowly opening like a portal, he swung his fist with force. Roar! At that moment, the gigantic snake that had left not long ago suddenly returned. Upon spotting Bai Qi and his daring little insects who had dared to disturb its sleep. It roared and swam toward them. ¡°My word, it returned so quickly!¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi hurriedly rushed into the Tower of Heaven, while his five pets followed him without hesitation. By the time the gigantic snake reached the Tower of Heaven, the rune portal had already closed again. Roar!!! The gigantic snake lost its prey and roared toward the sky, but it quickly noticed the dreaming black and white snakes, it glanced unwillingly at the Tower of Heaven before swimming towards the twin snakes. ¡­ Inside the Tower of Heaven. After successfully evading the pursuit of the gigantic snake, Bai Qi let out several breaths, but was still unable to calm the fear in his heart. Being chased by two legendary creatures, Bai Qi was sure this was the most thrilling event he had ever experienced ¡ª or would experience ¡ª in his beast controlling journey. ¡°Next time when a Mythical Secret Realm appears, I really need to evaluate my own strength appropriately.¡± Gasping for breath, Bai Qi patted the beta next to him, grateful that the beta¡¯s vertical pupil had such a connection with the Tower of Heaven. Without it, they would have really been in trouble. ¡°But without this eye, we wouldn¡¯t have been able to enter here, right?¡± Shuck quietly added a sentence, which immediately plunged Bai Qi into deep thought. It seems¡­ that makes a lot of sense? Also, it seems that Beta had mentioned feeling danger earlier. ¡°Forget it, we¡¯re already here. Let¡¯s just continue moving forward.¡± Looking at the seemingly endless staircase above him, Bai Qi let out a sigh of resignation and began making his way toward the top of the tower. He hoped that this time he could peacefully find the inheritance of the Sun Secret Realm. Chapter 318 - Chapter 318: Chapter 314: Sun Wheel Beetle Chapter 318: Chapter 314: Sun Wheel Beetle The staircase of the Tower of Heaven seemed endless. After Bai Qi had gone a distance but found that the top was still far away, he rather indifferently gave up on his climb. ¡°Beta, can you sense the location at the top of the tower?¡± Woof woof. (I can sense what seems to be a special creature up there, but I¡¯m a bit reluctant to go.) Beta glanced at the faintly visible golden light at the top, feeling two completely different sensations deep in his heart. One was warm, like the sun shining down. The other was cold, as if the end of the world had arrived. ¡°I see, so you¡¯re saying there might be some danger up there?¡± Bai Qi fell into deep thought, images of the two giant snakes from before surfacing in his mind. They wouldn¡¯t have swum up the tower, would they? Thinking of the potential warm welcome he might get at the top, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but shudder. ¡°Delta, maintain your resonance with the void and be ready to run at any time.¡± Bloop bloop. (Don¡¯t worry, master, Delta is ready.) Delta nodded, and faint spatial ripples were visible around its body, ready to enter the Void Resonance State at any moment. Finally, in Bai Qi¡¯s expectant and anxious gaze, he and his five pets finally reached the top of the tower. A warm sunlight immediately shone on Bai Qi¡¯s face, sweeping away his exhaustion and gradually calming his agitated mood. Following the direction of the sunlight, Bai Qi was shocked to find a golden beetle, its body shimmering with a sun-like glow, lying on the top of the tower. The sunlight was also emanating from the beetle¡¯s body. ¡°Is this, a Sun Beetle?¡± A look of surprise crossed Bai Qi¡¯s face. A mythical creature, a creature said to have disappeared thousands of years ago, and he had actually seen it! But this surprise only lasted for a moment before Bai Qi quickly noticed something strange. Although the golden beetle in front of him felt stronger than any legendary creature, it didn¡¯t provoke any feelings of awe or reverence. In fact, Bai Qi felt it was quite similar to the golden statue in the previous temple. ¡°Could this be another entrance to a secret realm¡­¡± Bai Qi twitched. Obelisk, Golden Sea, Tower of Heaven ¨C he¡¯d already passed through three entrances. If he had to continue to another secret realm, he¡¯d doubt whether he was still trapped in the multiple dreams of the Worm Grass. Thinking of this, Bai Qi skeptically turned towards the Worm Grass but found that it was intently gazing at the golden beetle in the front, its body unconsciously moving towards the beetle. Woof woof. (Human, this seems to be just a beetle shell.) Beta took the lead in discovering the problem with the Sun Beetle in front of him. After examining it, he indeed saw a faint crack in its abdomen. Bai Qi was a bit disappointed. He thought he was about to see a mythical creature, but it turned out to be a mere shell. However, that was fine. If it was a living mythical creature, he wouldn¡¯t know how to deal with it. Bai Qi approached the shell of the Sun Beetle. After confirming there were no dangers, he curiously placed his hand on the shell. ¡°Just as I thought¡­¡± Looking at the unchanged Evolution Egg, Bai Qi reconfirmed the opinions of his pets, and soon, he was excited. Although the Material Atlas he just obtained couldn¡¯t validate the beetle¡¯s shell, the shell of a mythical creature wouldn¡¯t be inferior to Mythical Level materials, right? It might even be higher? At that thought, Bai Qi immediately wanted to take the shell to the Secret Realm Base but forgot that he was unable to open the secret realm here. ¡°Never mind. Alpha, uh¡­ Delta, you should collect this shell for the time being.¡± Gazing at the sunlit shell of the Sun Beetle, Bai Qi gestured to Delta to take it away for study later. However, though the shell of the Sun Beetle seemed to be just lying there, not resisting contact with Bai Qi and the others, when Delta tried to move it, it felt as heavy as a mountain and couldn¡¯t be moved at all. ¡°Gamma, Schuck, Beta, all of you help.¡± Bai Qi immediately ordered the other pets to mobilize. Even Schuck activated his super thruster, but they still couldn¡¯t move the shell of the Sun Beetle. ¡°What a pain¡­¡± Bai Qi was a little troubled. Even if they managed to move it, they wouldn¡¯t be able to take it with them while they fled. But to leave it behind was certainly something Bai Qi was not willing to do. ¡°Should we just use it directly?¡± Bai Qi looked skeptically at Worm Grass. As the only pet with insect attributes in the team, it was evident that the beetle shell belonged to it. However, even the Green Dragon Scales, which were Mythical Level materials, showed low absorption rates, so he feared that the absorption rate for a shell from a mythical creature would be even lower. ¡°Never mind. It¡¯s better to absorb a little than none at all. Let¡¯s go for it. Gamma, get ready to heal me.¡± Glancing at the beetle shell still radiating warm sunlight, Bai Qi made up his mind. He picked up the Worm Grass and tossed it on the shell before activating the Evolution Egg. Bang! In an instant, Bai Qi collapsed to his knees. But before Gamma could provide assistance, the shell of the Sun Beetle released a warm golden light that fell on Bai Qi, quickly restoring his strength. With the help of the Sun Beetle shell, Bai Qi successfully condensed the Platinum Egg. His body wasn¡¯t tired in the slightest, in fact, he felt more energized than before. ¡°Huh, is this helping a stranger at one¡¯s own expense?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion, but given that the insect grass was about to absorb the bloodline of a mythical creature, he didn¡¯t interfere any further. A mythical creature of his own, was he finally going to have one? Boom! Just then, the Tower of Heaven suddenly shook violently, the wall that once radiated gold gradually dimmed, replaced by endless darkness¡­and death! Crackle, crackle! (Boss, it¡¯s the Power of Death!) Seeing the prepared Alpha, Bai Qi was slightly taken aback. What happened to the Sun Secret Realm? Why was there Power of Death here now! ¡°Schuck, Beta, grab the insect grass egg. Delta, get ready to run!¡± Sensing the dangerous aura coming from the bottom of the tower, Bai Qi made an immediate decision to escape with the Platinum Eggs. Boom! With a loud bang, the top of the Tower of Heaven was suddenly torn open. Two colossal heads, one black and one white, peered inside. Upon seeing the vanished shell of the Sun Beetle, a stroke of ferocity flashed through their vertical pupils. Roar!!! The black giant serpent roared upwards and then burrowed into the Tower of Heaven. But its target was not Bai Qi, rather, it was heading for the bottom of the tower ¨C concerning the white giant serpent, as if sensing something, suddenly changed its course, heading off towards the desert area. Observing the giant serpent¡¯s behaviour, Bai Qi inferred something and promptly escaped the tower from the breach at the top. The white giant serpent had swam a considerable distance away, its figure almost invisible, yet faint roars could still be heard, as though it was in battle. At the same time, wails came from beneath the tower, and the Tower of Heaven started to shake violently as if about to collapse at any moment. ¡°Looks like¡­I¡¯ve caused a disaster¡­¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, and Beta seemed to have sensed something too, as gold light flashed in its vertical pupils. Howl, howl! (Human, I sense the entrance is opening!) ¡°Then what are we waiting for, let¡¯s get out of here!¡± Hearing Beta¡¯s words, Bai Qi didn¡¯t hesitate and headed in the direction they came from. Although he wasn¡¯t sure whether the shell of the Sun Beetle was the Mythical inheritance, looking at the present situation, preserving his life was of utmost importance. Because they entered the Void Resonance State early, Delta retreated to their point of entry almost instantly. But Delta was quite worn out, as it had consumed most of its energy that was supposed to be enough for twelve rounds of battles. Seemingly sensing Beta¡¯s approach, the desert beneath once again turned into a golden sea, and Bai Qi and his five pets didn¡¯t hesitate to plunge into the golden sea. Just as they were about to submerge completely into the golden sea, the Tower of Heaven exploded, a black mist like a long snake burrowed out from the ground and slithered towards the sky. The sun in the sky began to dim. Was the Tower of Heaven¡­a seal? Upon seeing the black mist snake, Bai Qi understood the purpose of the Tower of Heaven amidst his pounding heart but before he could think further, he was completely swallowed by the golden sea, which then turned back into a desert. At this moment, the black mist snake seemed to have sensed something as well and rapidly slithered towards the entrance. Mid-flight, a black figure fell from its body, revealing a large white snake skeleton. Could it be anyone else but the black giant serpent!? The black mist snake circled above the desert for a long time, unable to locate the entrance, it could only let out a silent roar of rage, immediately shifting its target to the white giant serpent. It was starving. ¡­ The Golden Temple. Li Xusheng was wary as he looked at the martial souls on the opposing side that looked like both undead and living creatures, while beside him stood Dean and others. ¡°I never expected the Sun Secret Realm to let Beast Soul Warriors infiltrate. Could there be other entrances?¡± As the twelfth contestant to enter, Feng Ye, who was forced to join the battle before he even had time to check out his surroundings, couldn¡¯t help but complain. He had finally made it to the competition using the Rune made overnight by Bai Qi to suppress the heavy cannon. Just as they were about to explore, they ended up fighting these Beast Soul Warriors. To say he wasn¡¯t frustrated would definitely be a lie. ¡°We should ask Carl about this. Surely the Yixiu family won¡¯t be unaware of whether their secret realm has a backdoorl.¡± Once Dean mentioned this, all eyes turned to the Yixiu family members, and Carl¡¯s expression instantly turned gloomy. ¡°The obelisk¡¯s appearance in the Yixiu family territory was a coincidence. We don¡¯t know how the Beast Soul Warriors entered.¡± Carl paused, then said, ¡°The matter at hand is to deal with these Beast Soul Warriors.¡± Everyone nodded in agreement, while the Beast Soul Warriors on the other side began to move. A great battle was on the verge of breaking out. Ah!!! At that moment, a scream echoed from above, causing everyone present to look up. To their astonishment, they saw a man, four pets, not right, one man, four pets and an egg falling from the sky, smashing into the ranks of the Beast Soul Warriors. ¡°Is that¡­Bai Qi?!¡± Chapter 319 - Chapter 319: Chapter 315: Death Knight Chapter 319: Chapter 315: Death Knight ¡°I clearly went through the same entrance, how come I fell from the sky when I returned.¡± Bai Qi got up from the ground, patted the padding on Gamma¡¯s back, and said, ¡°Good thing Gamma was there, or I would have been smashed to death.¡± Gobble-Gobble. (Thank you, Master for the compliment.) Gamma satisfactorily rubbed against Bai Qi, while Alpha suddenly blocked Bai Qi¡¯s front. Cackle-Cackle. (Master, there are Beast Soul Warriors.) Taken aback by the words, Bai Qi then realized that he was surrounded by a group of Beast Soul Warriors. Not far away, Li Xusheng and others were staring in astonishment. ¡°Uhm, it seems like I fell at the wrong location?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, while the Beast Soul Warriors clearly had no intention of allowing Bai Qi to keep daydreaming. They manipulated their Martial Souls and launched an attack on Bai Qi. ¡°Although I don¡¯t know what happened, all these Martial Souls, just right to replenish the Sword of Death, Alpha, take them down!¡± Cackle-Cackle. (Boss, don¡¯t worry. They cannot escape.) Alpha¡¯s Sword of Death pointed at the Martial Souls, Death Force Field suddenly unfolded, wrapping up those Martial Souls directly. As concentrations of Spirit Power, the Martial Souls clearly could not withstand the breath of the Death Force Field, and wailed as they ran outwards while Bai Qi took the opportunity to slip back into the friendly army. ¡°Bai Qi, how did you fall from the sky? And this egg?¡± Feng Ye asked with some curiosity, while Dean looked thoughtful and said, ¡°Could this be the Sun Beetle inheritance?¡± Hearing Dean¡¯s words, everyone looked sideways, with a few of them even looking dangerous. Wouldn¡¯t a hatchling of a mythical creature be invincible? ¡°Cough cough, how could it, this is my fifth pet, just evolved.¡± Bai Qi straightened his face and looked at the other side, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s defeat these Beast Soul Warriors first.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s appearance, Feng Ye and others all twitched their lips. Could this excuse be any more fake? They couldn¡¯t detect anything like the Sun Beetle¡¯s aura, so they quickly focused on the task at hand. Although Alpha caught them off guard, these Beast Soul Warriors were not low-level, and they quickly regrouped to fight. Even so, the attack of Alpha still made these Martial Souls wary, and with the occasional surprise attack of ¡®Undying Flame,¡¯ these Beast Soul Warriors still looked flustered. ¡°Finish them quickly, there¡¯s definitely chaos outside.¡± Li Xusheng hammered a Martial Soul trying to ambush them into flight, left a word and then killed into the pack of Beast Soul Warriors. Dean and others were not to be outdone, and they all took action. These Beast Soul Warriors who faced the twelve outstanding figures had a strong combat experience. However, in front of the King-level Alpha and Judgment Angel, they quickly lost their armor and were forced to gather together. ¡°How are we going to deal with them next? Interrogate them about the other entrance?¡± Feng Ye looked at the Beast Soul Warriors, who had basically lost their combat power, and asked. ¡°These are all Beast Soul Warriors nurtured by the tribe, normal interrogation means would yield nothing.¡± Dean shook his head, looked at Carl, and said, ¡°Besides, it¡¯s not that time yet.¡± The moment the words ended, various colored lights lit up on the bodies of the Beast Soul Warriors, on their necklaces or bracelets, and a strong aura rose one after another from those Martial Souls. Martial soul is the condensation of Beast Soul Warriors based on the image of their own contracted creatures. With the aid of soul devices, even if they are far apart, they can project their consciousness over there. Other than Li Xusheng, Dean, Carl, who had experienced this, ordinary Beast Masters were oblivious to this. Looking at the increasingly powerful Martial Souls, Li Xusheng, Dean and others looked at each other, their respective pets erupted with a powerful aura, and they planned to defeat these Beast Soul Warriors before they could contact the Ferocious Beasts. At this moment, an invisible fluctuation suddenly swept over all the Beast Soul Warriors, the previously shining Soul Devices suddenly dimmed, and the faces of these Beast Soul Warriors turned pale, obviously suffering a huge shock. Seeing this, everyone looked at each other, they all looked at Schuck beside them, who was busy with a strange device. ¡°All set.¡± Looking at Schuck¡¯s device working, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. This Soul Device is nothing more than a soul signal amplifier, plus the distance is so far, it was easily interfered with. ¡°Bai Qi, what is this invention of yours?¡± Looking at the Beast Soul Warriors on the other side who fizzled out, Feng Ye watched Schuck¡¯s device with some surprise. ¡°Nothing much, last time we encountered a Beast Soul Warrior, so I specifically designed an interference device, as of now, it seems to be working well.¡± Everyone remained silent upon hearing this, a device that could prevent the arrival of legendary ferocious beasts, how come in Bai Qi¡¯s mouth it seemed no different from the air conditioner at home? Because the summoning device was interrupted, the state of the Beast Soul Warriors was greatly affected. Alpha immediately seized the opportunity, forcibly killed two Martial Souls, and the range of the Death Force Field immediately grew a lot larger. However, before Alpha could make a move on the remaining few, Li Xusheng and Dean launched their own attacks, obliterating them instantly. Without their martial souls, the Beast Soul Warriors weakened and fell to the ground, powerless to fight back. ¡°So, what¡¯s the plan for getting out of here?¡± Bai Qi turned to Carl. As the Yixiu family had clearly been here before, the responsibility to discover an exit naturally fell to him. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I did indeed visit this place in advance, but it was controlled by the family head. We can¡¯t leave on our own,¡± Carl shook his head, adding, ¡°All we can do now is wait for the family head to lead us out.¡± Bai Qi slightly furrowed his brows. Although they were in a secret realm separated by a layer from the black fog serpent, they could tell it was not a creature to be trifled with. If it managed to breach this place, they would all be doomed. ¡°Didn¡¯t you make it to the next level, Bai Qi? Maybe you have some method to share?¡± Dean detected Bai Qi¡¯s unease, glanced at the vertical pupil on Beta¡¯s head and said, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, doesn¡¯t the eye on your pet¡¯s head have the same origin as the Three-eyed Civilization?¡± Upon hearing this, everyone looked over. They had all seen the contents of the murals in the stone room, but they hadn¡¯t paid much attention to them because they were focused on the Beast Soul Warriors. Now that Dean had brought it up, they noticed the anomaly of Beta¡¯s third eye. ¡°I did make it to the next level, but would you believe me if I said I don¡¯t know how to open it?¡± Feng Ye¡¯s face expressed disgust. He did not seem to believe Bai Qi, who could only respond with a helpless sigh. If he revealed that there was a creature inside that could swallow up even legendary creatures in one gulp, he doubted the group would believe him. ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s explore this place thoroughly first. Since the obelisk teleported us here, there must be an exit,¡± Seeing Bai Qi did not plan on speaking further, Dean shifted the topic, but before anyone could reply, Li Xusheng suddenly attacked an empty corner. At the same time, Alpha and Beta also perceived something and launched their attacks at the same corner. ¡°My target isn¡¯t you, get lost.¡± As Li Xusheng¡¯s attack was about to land, a figure wearing knight armor suddenly appeared, and with a swift kick, sent Li Xusheng flying. Behind the armored knight, a man with his face hidden under a strange mask slowly emerged. ¡°Reinforcements?¡± Bai Qi glanced at the Beast Soul Warrior to the side and furrowed his brows. Crunch, crunch. (Boss, he seems to have the power of death too, but it seems different.) ¡°Is that death power again? Didn¡¯t Teacher say it was rare? How come it¡¯s everywhere now?¡± Bai Qi was slightly taken aback, but the knight in front of him did not give him any time to react. After sending Husky flying with one punch, he reached for Alpha. Upon sight of this, Alpha immediately struck with his sword. However, his normally invincible Sword of Death merely left a shallow mark on the knight¡¯s armor, failing to inflict any real damage. ¡°Be careful, this guy might be a legend!¡± Li Xusheng struggled to get up from the ground, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. The blood tail behind him swung unconstrained as if ready to attack again. ¡°A legend?¡± Everyone gasped at his words. A legendary creature was not something they were capable of handling at present. A legend had infiltrated the place. Could it be that there was another entrance? Seeing Alpha looking a little worse for wear under the knight¡¯s attacks, Bai Qi clenched his teeth and said, ¡°No matter what, let¡¯s go! Waiting for death isn¡¯t my style.¡± With that, Bai Qi released all four of his pets, which charged at the knight together. Although it was just a guess, it seemed that the knight did not attack Alpha as brutally as he did Li Xusheng. Rather, it looked more like he intended to capture Alpha alive. Considering the energy similar to the power of death emanating from him, this guess seemed considerably accurate. An unknown person trying to steal his pet was not something Bai Qi could sit idle and watch. However, despite having a few extraordinary pets at his disposal, he was still unable to bridge the gap between them and a legend, barely lasting a round against the knight before defeat. ¡°Damn it, Alpha, come back.¡± Seeing what was happening, Bai Qi attempted to call Alpha back. Not wasting any more time, the knight spread a black power from his armor, reaching out to grab Alpha. Howl¡­ Just then, a soul-piercing howl emanated from somewhere deep. The torches in the temple suddenly swayed vigorously, pulling everyone¡¯s shadows together at the center of the square. They slowly began to levitate, taking on a human form. In the end, the shadow solidified into a towering figure ¡ª a wolf-headed man, draped in robes and wielding a metal scepter, stood before them. ¡°Damn it, why wasn¡¯t this thing mentioned in the information?¡± Seeing this strange creature appear, the man, who had previously appeared indifferent, suddenly changed his expression. The knight immediately gripped Alpha, attempting to retreat back into the shadows behind him. ¡°Motherfu¡­ Put him¡­¡± Bai Qi cursed at the sight and was about to forcefully recall Alpha when a gust of wind blew past. The wolf-headed man appeared in front of the knight instantaneously. Before the knight could react, the man smashed his head into the ground with his left hand. Even the legendary creature couldn¡¯t withstand a single blow from this wolf-headed figure! Chapter 320 - Chapter 320: Chapter 316: The Second King-level Chapter 320: Chapter 316: The Second King-level ¡°That¡¯s fierce!¡± Watching Wolf Head Man¡¯s brutal strike, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but smack his lips, looking at Beta standing beside him. They both were wolves, but the gap was so huge! Woof? (Is it my fault?) Beta rolled his eyes in irritation. Whether a pet beast was powerful or not, shouldn¡¯t it be a question for the Beast Master? ¡°But what exactly is this thing? It even beats mythical creatures. Could it be a legend?¡± Watching the Wolf Head Man slowly rose and turned his gaze to Alpha, Bai Qi quietly recalled Alpha to his side while subtly putting distance between himself and Wolf Head Man. It wasn¡¯t clear if the Wolf Head Man was friend or foe, so better to keep a safe distance. ¡°Death Knight, come back!¡± Seeing his pet beast get killed in an instant, the man immediately wanted to summon it back. But the Wolf Head Man clearly wasn¡¯t ready to let him go. Not waiting for the Death Knight to get up, he stomped down again. But this time, the Death Knight was clearly prepared. As the Wolf Head Man stomped, it used its hands to brace against it, then rolled to the side. After adjusting its position, the Death Knight returned to the man¡¯s side. Black death force diffused from behind its twisted mask, which made it look somewhat eerie due to Wolf Head Man¡¯s powerful strike. After seeing the force of death, the aura around Wolf Head Man became dangerous. With a light tap of his right foot, he appeared in front of the Death Knight in an instant, swinging his scepter at him. Upon seeing this, the Death Knight drew its greatsword to fight back but was still unable to change its situation of being dominated by the Wolf Head Man and soon was defeated. ¡°Damn, I¡¯ll have to abandon the Death Knight.¡± Upon seeing this, the man gritted his teeth, just about to abandon the Death Knight and retreat when the temple suddenly started shaking violently. Cracks appeared in the pyramid at the top and black fog started to leak out, groping for something like tentacles. Holy shit, that thing really came out? Seeing the familiar black fog, Bai Qi felt a shiver in his heart. Awooo¡­ Seeing this, the Wolf Head Man immediately gave up his plan to kill the Death Knight, leaped towards the top of the pyramid, and started waving his scepter, slicing all the black fog tentacles. At the same time, he put his hand on the pyramid, and the dark gold energy began to fully repair the pyramid. Roar! Seeming to sense the Wolf Head Man¡¯s intention, the black fog roared in unwillingness, attempting to attack the Wolf Head Man. However, all its attempts were effortlessly repelled by the Wolf Head Man¡¯s scepter. Finally, the cracks in the pyramid were completely repaired, and the black fog snake was completely repelled. However, it seemed that Wolf Head Man had also consumed a lot of energy; his robust body had become much more transparent. After the Wolf Head Man landed back on the ground, he took a glance at the empty corner and turned his gaze towards Alpha standing aside. ¡°Damn, when did that guy run away?¡± Bai Qi silently cursed seeing this. Judging from the previous performance, the Wolf Head Man clearly targeted the Death Force. Now that the Death Knight and the black fog snake were gone, naturally, Alpha was the only one left with the Death Force. Seeing this, Alpha wasn¡¯t going to sit and wait for his death. His Death Force Field opened, and he threw all his skills at Wolf Head Man like they were free, but he couldn¡¯t even touch him. ¡°Beta, find the exit quickly. We are not his match!¡± Awooo! (I am searching at full capacity!) Beta¡¯s vertical pupils shone brightly as he attempted to locate an exit. Meanwhile, Schuck activated the Mechanical Lord and bombed Wolf Head Man like crazy, and on the side, Gamma and Delta did their best to try and stop the Wolf Head Man. ¡°I¡¯ll help too!¡± Feng Ye recognized that Wolf Head Man¡¯s target was also Alpha and directly sent the Earth Elemental to help. Li Xusheng also didn¡¯t want to fall behind and joined in to stop Wolf Head Man. But even though the condition of Wolf Head Man had declined, for Alpha and the others, he was still incredibly formidable, and no one could withstand a confrontation with him. ¡°Dean, should we help?¡± Watching Bai Qi¡¯s group struggling before Wolf Head Man, Lilith suddenly asked. ¡°No need, or rather, it¡¯s meaningless to help.¡± Dean shook his head and said, ¡°The Guardian of the Underworld in the legends, even angels must take it seriously. We would merely add to the chaos.¡± ¡°And, it¡¯s only targeting certain specific creatures.¡± Saying that, Dean looked deeply at Alpha, who was forced into a corner by Wolf Head Man, a strange glint in his eyes. What a pity, this heretic wasn¡¯t purified by him. Rumble¡­ Just when Alpha was preparing to fight to the death, the temple shook again. The surrounding torches suddenly dimmed, and the originally transparent body of the Wolf Head Man became even more illusory. Awoof? (I think I see something?) Beta¡¯s eyes brightened, his golden vertical pupils seemed to have seen something through the body of the Wolf Head Man. After receiving the message from Beta, pets like Alpha rushed towards Wolf Head Man and grabbed him. Schuck activated the electromagnetic cannon and aimed it right at the dark gold heart of Wolf Head Man. Boom! The electromagnetic cannon boomed, the Thunder Flame Power pierced through Wolf Head Man¡¯s body, but the Wolf Head Man was unscathed, and his dark gold heart was intact. In contrast, it seemed the actions of Alpha and the others had enraged the Wolf Head Man. Originally only targeting Alpha, he now also started attacking Gamma and Delta without holding back. With a wave of his scepter, he sent all of them flying. However, before the Wolf Head Man could fully deal with these pesky pests, Beta¡¯s head suddenly appeared in front of him. The golden light in Beta¡¯s vertical pupils made the Wolf Head Man instinctively halt his counter-attack. Awoof! Seeing this, a sly glint appeared in Beta¡¯s eyes. Suddenly, he opened his mouth wide and bit the dark gold heart of the Wolf Head Man, swallowing it directly. Awooo!!! Having lost his heart, the Wolf Head Man let out a mournful howl. His body again became a shadow and gradually dissipated. ¡°Just like that?¡± Staring in astonishment at the sudden disappearance of the Wolf Head Man, Bai Qi quickly walked to the Husky, asking, ¡°Beta, don¡¯t you consider what you swallow? Are you feeling anything strange?¡± Woof woof? (Strange feeling? I feel quite good, never felt better.) Saying this, Beta started to run happily around the temple. His spirits were even higher than before they entered. Just as Bai Qi was about to sigh in relief, Beta¡¯s face stiffened, and he collapsed to the ground with his tongue lolling out. Indeed, you can¡¯t eat recklessly! Seeing this, Bai Qi hurried forward, preparing to activate Evolution Egg, but the Husky suddenly got up by himself and looked at Bai Qi with indifference. In a daze, Bai Qi seemed to see the Wolf Head Man again. ¡°Holy sh*t, it didn¡¯t take over him, did it?¡± Bai Qi shivered, and then a strange image echoed in his mind. The voice was calm, indifferent, but not the icy cold that disregarded life. ¡°I¡¯m not possessed, I¡¯m still me.¡± The Husky walked to Bai Qi, tilted his head to look at Schuck, and said, ¡°I¡¯m like Schuck, a split consciousness from Beta¡¯s mind, you don¡¯t need to worry, Master.¡± Another split personality? Bai Qi was dumbfounded, but still a little worried, he said, ¡°Was it because of the heart you just ate?¡± The Husky nodded and said, ¡°Strictly speaking, that wasn¡¯t a heart, but merely the manifestation of some mysterious power, but I was indeed born because of it.¡± Bai Qi understood, and was about to check Husky¡¯s condition when a dazzling Evolution Light suddenly enveloped Husky¡¯s entire body. Is this, evolving? Bai Qi was shocked at first, but then he was filled with elation. Husky was already a High-grade Lord. Wouldn¡¯t another evolution mean¡­ King-level!!! ¡°This is a huge win~¡± Even though he wasn¡¯t sure what the fungus would evolve into, it was already worth it for Husky to become a King-level. ¡°Is this what King-level feels like?¡± Seeing the sudden change in Husky, Dean and the others¡¯ expressions changed. Bai Qi already had a King-level creature, and it hadn¡¯t been that long. Was he about to have a second one? At this point, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t paying attention to other people¡¯s thoughts, all his focus was on Husky. The other pets also gathered around Husky one by one, waiting for his evolution to end. Creak creak. (This aura feels like the Wolf Head Man just now.) Gurgle gurgle? (Will Beta evolve into that shape? A double-headed werewolf?) Blur blur. (Delta thinks that Beta might grow a third head, becoming a three-headed dog?) ¡­ While there was a flurry of discussion among the three pets, Bai Qi suddenly shook, and information poured into his soul, accompanied by a warm current. [Skill Name]: Heart of The Death God [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Introduction]: Transformation skill, transforms the user into the form of the Guardian of the Underworld, the Heart of the Death God will guide to victory over any resisting enemy. ¡­ Starting with a super skill? Guardian of the Underworld, does that mean he¡¯ll transform into a Wolf Head Man? Tsk tsk, it would be so powerful. Schuck-Beta doesn¡¯t need to forcibly transform into a werewolf using the Mechanical Lord. Thinking about Husky becoming powerful in melee combat, Bai Qi was very pleased. In this way, Husky would be equipped with ranged, mid-range, and close combat skills. Just as Bai Qi was lost in thoughts about Husky¡¯s future combat form, a blast of information flooded his mind. [Skill Name]: Soul Blessing [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Introduction]: Soul Race, embellishes oneself with the power of the soul, allowing even ordinary physical attacks to directly damage the soul. ¡­ ¡°This skill is way too effective again the Undead¡­¡± Looking at the description of Soul Blessing, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but smack his lips. Once it¡¯s activated, even physical attacks can harm the soul, no wonder the Wolf Head Man¡¯s ordinary attacks caused so much damage to the Death Knight. Heart of Death God combined with Soul Blessing, is this the power of the Guardian of the Underworld? Bai Qi¡¯s mouth widened in a smile, anxiously checking the last piece of information. He had advanced to the King-level, so naturally, the last one would be a Field Skill. Chapter 321 - Chapter 321: Chapter 317 - Good and Evil Judges Chapter 321: Chapter 317 ¨C Good and Evil Judges Finally, under Bai Qi¡¯s expectant gaze, the last piece of information clearly appeared before him. [Skill Name]: Judgment Scale [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Introduction]: It is a force-field skill. The Judgment Scale can judge the souls of creatures within the shrouded range. Those judged guilty will be cursed until their souls dissipate. ¡­ Well, it really seems to be a bane for souls. No, it should be said that it has a certain constraining nature for all creatures with souls. Finally, with Bai Qi¡¯s anticipation and the curious gaze of others, the light of evolution on Husky¡¯s body finally dissipated, revealing a huge wolf about the size of two adults in front of everyone. Awoo Awoo! (What just happened? I suddenly lost consciousness. Could it be because I ate something dirty?) As soon as Beta woke up, he frantically started digging with his paw in his mouth, seemingly trying to vomit the dark-gold heart he had swallowed earlier. ¡°Silence!¡± Just then, the indifferent voice echoed again. Beta¡¯s body suddenly stiffened, and his blue eyes cautiously moved towards his left side. Under Beta¡¯s horrified gaze, a black soul emerged from where his left shoulder was empty, gradually converging into the shape of a wolf¡¯s head. The wolf head was black, and several dark gold lines delineated mysterious patterns on the face, which vaguely resembled the previous Wolf Head Man. Awoo!!! (I¡¯m seeing a ghost!!!) Beta was shocked when he saw this. His fur stood on end, and he wanted to flee, but his legs wouldn¡¯t obey. ¡°I said, keep quiet!!!¡± Seeing this, the soul wolf head impatiently glared at Beta, and Beta immediately closed his mouth, not even daring to move his eyeballs. This scene seems a bit familiar, doesn¡¯t it? Seeing Beta¡¯s woeful expression, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. He looked at Schuck, who had been quiet all along, and asked, ¡°Schuck, why aren¡¯t you talking?¡± ¡°Based on the data analysis, the probability of me suppressing him is zero, so silence is the best choice.¡± ¡°Hmm, wise choice.¡± Bai Qi gave Schuck a thumbs up. He then turned his head to look at the soul head and asked, ¡°Are you sure you¡¯re really Beta¡¯s split consciousness now? Could it be that kind of¡­ well, you know.¡± The soul head shook its own head and said, ¡°I¡¯m just a consciousness that spontaneously gave birth to carry the power of the Guardian of the Underworld. There¡¯s no such thing as possession.¡± ¡°As long as it¡¯s not possession, that¡¯s good.¡± Bai Qi heaved a sigh of relief. Actually, by using the contract, he could feel the connection between himself and the soul head, but he still felt a bit uneasy if he didn¡¯t ask directly. Looking at the Husky that now had the heads of a machine, a creature, and a soul, Bai Qi nodded slightly and said, ¡°Let¡¯s keep up with the old rules and give you a new name.¡± ¡°Just call me Jerry.¡± ¡°Well, alright.¡± Seeing that Jerry didn¡¯t give him any room to play, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel regretful. Compared to the rational Schuck, and humorous Beta, Jerry¡¯s independent consciousness seems very strong. Um, Schuck, Beta, Jerry, somehow these names don¡¯t quite suit this race. But it doesn¡¯t matter, being stronger is what¡¯s important. Bai Qi put his hand on Husky¡¯s body, and a surge of new information immediately flooded into his mind. [Name]: ??? (Schuck, Beta, Jerry) [Nature]: Mechanical/Spirit/Soul (Spirit Power Variation) [Growth Level]: Four Stage Seven [Bloodline Level]: Low King [Racial skills]: Judgment Scale (Transcendent Level ¨C Beginner), Heart of Death God (Super ¨C Beginner), Soul Blessing (Super ¨C Beginner), Mechanical Lord (Super ¨C Perfect), Mechanical Heart (Super ¨C Skilled), Insight into Everything (Super ¨C Mastery), Demon Subduing Mantra (Super ¨C Mastery), Thunder Flame Power (High Level ¨C Perfect) [Energy Value]: 2E4200W [Condition]: Evolvable ¡­ Six super skills, one transcendent skill. Husky¡¯s skill set can definitely be described as luxurious. ¡°Well done. With this, your last weakness is finally dealt with,¡± Bai Qi nodded with satisfaction. Then, looking at the three kinds of skills Husky had, he came up with a strange idea. Does this skill combination seem like Jerry has the tendency to judge and divide the good and the evil according to their deeds? Those who are righteous will join under Buddha, while evil will be physically eliminated. ¡°That¡¯s it, let¡¯s call you the Good and Evil Judges!¡± Bai Qi immediately decided on Husky¡¯s new name for his new race. He couldn¡¯t wait to try Jerry¡¯s new skill when Jerry suddenly looked to the side. Feng Ye and his party were staring at Husky¡¯s full makeover, dumbfounded. Their expressions were somewhat complex. There was envy, jealousy, happiness, but also dissatisfaction. ¡°Congratulations, Bai Qi, you¡¯ve trained your second King-level pet in such a short time.¡± Dean approached Bai Qi and extended his hand, saying, ¡°The third skull of your pet must have inherited the lineage of the Wolf Head Man, right? Although it seems to be just a crystal of power, it can be considered the inheritance of a mythical creature. It just so happens that our Bo Ge family has some insights on nurturing mythical creatures. Would you like to visit the Bo Ge family when you have time?¡± ¡°Well, we¡¯ll see.¡± Bai Qi shook Dean¡¯s hand, not giving a direct answer. Judging from the data about the husky, it does not seem to have become a mythical species, and even if it really was a mythical species, Bai Qi didn¡¯t really want to go to the Bo Ge family. It¡¯s not that he gave up on the idea of getting the Angel¡¯s Wing. It¡¯s just that immediately after eating one of their Angel¡¯s Wings, Bai Qi felt a bit guilty. If he genuinely needed advice on nurturing mythical species, Luo Xiang, a freak with a whole team of mythical creatures, was right beside him. He didn¡¯t need to go far. ¡°Okay, I¡¯m looking forward to your visit.¡± Dean smiled faintly, seemingly not detecting Bai Qi¡¯s rejection. He glanced at the pyramid above his head and said, ¡°Since your pet has now inherited the power core of the Wolf Head Man, you should be able to find a way out, right?¡± Bai Qi was stunned. Thinking about the Black Fog Giant Snake that might appear at any moment, he immediately looked towards Jerry. Jerry nodded and let out a melodious wolf howl. A slender white light immediately appeared from the darkness, looking like the eyes of a devil from afar. ¡°You can control the entrance. Jerry, have you mastered this secret realm?¡± Jerry shook his head and replied, ¡°I am not the master of this secret realm. Opening the entrance is already my limit.¡± ¡°Alright ¡­.¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue a bit regretfully but quickly accepted the reality. Although it was a bit disappointing that he couldn¡¯t acquire a mythical secret realm, this secret realm was too dangerous to covet. Everyone walked into the entrance one after the other, and Bai Qi collected the egg formed by the Black Grass before leaving the secret realm. The moment Bai Qi return to the outer world, he was stunned by the scene before him. The Morning Star, the Jiuyou Darkbird, and a Giant Scorpion shining with golden light stood in the void. On the other side of these three legendary creatures, there were also three giant creatures with no weaker presence. And beneath these six enormous entities, Beast Soul warriors one by one, as well as Beast Masters controlling creatures similar to the Death Knight, were fighting against Beast Masters from various factions. ¡°Was this a large scale invasion by the Ferocious Beast Tribe?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat bewildered, but Li Xusheng, who seemed to have known already, immediately pulled out a syringe, injected himself, and rushed into the battle field beside Bai Qi. ¡°This exploration was just bait to lure out these rats.¡± Luo Xiang landed from the sky beside Bai Qi and said, ¡°But the mythical secret realm was real. How was it? Did you gain anything?¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help rolling his eyes and muttered, ¡°Should I say I almost lost my life?¡± Luo Xiang shrugged innocently, ¡°It¡¯s not my fault. You were marked by the Obelisk. If you encounter a life-threatening crisis, you will be teleported out.¡± The corner of Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twitched slightly. Should he tell Luo Xiang that the Sun Beetle shell, which seemed to be the energy source of the Obelisk, had been absorbed by the Black Grass, and that the mark might not work? Besides, could the mark really work in front of the legendary creatures? Bai Qi told Luo Xiang about the Death Knight, and Luo Xiang¡¯s face changed after hearing this. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that there would be a back-door controlled by the Death Round Table. No wonder they dared to launch such a reckless attack knowing that there were three Titled Legends. It turns out they had other plans.¡± ¡°Death Round Table?¡± The image of the Death Knight suddenly emerged in Bai Qi¡¯s mind. It did look a bit like a medieval knight¡¯s armor. ¡°It seems we need to re-evaluate the strength of the Death Round Table.¡± Luo Xiang looked serious and said, ¡°We¡¯ll discuss the details later. For now, let¡¯s get rid of these guys.¡± Bai Qi nodded, but seeing the densely packed Beast Soul warriors below, his scalp felt numb. ¡°With so many Beast Soul warriors, do we have enough people?¡± Luo Xiang smiled faintly, pointed to the sky, and said, ¡°Of course we can¡¯t rely on us alone. Do you think the Net is just for display?¡± As soon as his words fell, numerous teleportation doors suddenly appeared around the Yixiu family. Clad in full armor, rows of Broken Army armors walked out in an orderly fashion, quickly surrounding the Beast Soul warriors. ¡°If not for the purpose of eliminating these rats in the Federation, do you think they could enter here in such large numbers under the watch of the Net?¡± Luo Xiang patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go. For the future peace of humankind, don¡¯t hold back.¡± With that, Luo Xiang mounted the North Eagle and charged towards the Beast Soul warriors. ¡°This is really¡­ cliche¡­¡± Thinking back to being roped into a large mission just by being invited to an exploration, Bai Qi felt somewhat dazed. However, it was just a mythical secret realm, why were his teachers so sure that it could attract these people? Unless ¡­ It was because of the Black Fog Giant Snake? Bai Qi pondered for a moment and then temporarily threw the question to the back of his mind. He then led his pets and joined the battle. Perfect, he had been looking for a place to test Jerry¡¯s new skills. Now, weren¡¯t these free targets being delivered to his door? Beast Soul warriors, martial souls. These were firmly restrained by Jerry. ¡°Everyone, let¡¯s create a ruckus!¡± Chapter 322 - Chapter 322: Chapter 318: Catching the Turtle in the Jar Chapter 322: Chapter 318: Catching the Turtle in the Jar Upon receiving Bai Qi¡¯s instructions, apart from Delta, whose energy had been overly consumed earlier, the other three beasts all rushed out. Naturally, the first one to attack was the husky that had just advanced to the King level. A three-headed giant wolf jumped right off the mountaintop, and before landing, the left Soul Head clung onto Beta¡¯s head like armor, dying it black. Simultaneously, its body quickly transformed, gradually becoming of human shape. At the same time, on the right side, Schuck gradually melted, turning into a metal war dress that wrapped their bodies and condensed a metal staff in his right hand. From afar, it looked just like the wolf-headed guardians in the temple. ¡°So they did get the myth inheritance¡­¡± Seeing this, Dean slightly tugged at the corner of his mouth, and the Holy Light Angel immediately spread its wings and descended. Everywhere it passed, Martial Souls melted like snow. The appearance of the Holy Light Angel caused a great disturbance among the Beast Soul Warriors. But before they could react, their attention was drawn to another direction. A humanoid creature with a staff in hand and a black wolf head from the sky. Just a single howl made the surrounding Beast Soul Warriors feel unstable, as if they would lose connection with their Martial Souls at any moment. Not only that, but right after landing, Jerry made a few swift attacks. Though they seemed ordinary, each one managed to inflict tangible harm on the Martial Souls. The Heart of Death God endowed the husky with a strong sense of combat and battle form, and the Soul Blessing gave the Husky the power to directly damage souls. This configuration was a natural counter against the Beast Soul Warriors who relied on their Martial Souls in battle. Perhaps stimulated by the husky¡¯s brilliant performance, Alpha¡¯s will to fight was ignited, and he directly killed into the ranks of the Death Round Table with his flying swords wrapped around him. In contrast to Martial Souls, these armor knights with a close relationship with the Power of Death could attract Bai Qi¡¯s attention more. Click, click, where did Gamma go? Looking at the empty battlefield around him, Gamma was somewhat at a loss, until he saw a few Beast Masters who were powerless to resist the enemy¡¯s attack. He then got into the spirit and started to do his old job. (Healing and defense are indeed simpler. As for fighting and such, it¡¯s too complicated. It doesn¡¯t suit Gamma.) ¡­ Above the sky. Bai Heguang scanned the battlefield below, and when he saw the performance of Bai Qi¡¯s beasts, a touch of unnoticeable relief flashed in his eyes, which was quickly replaced by sharpness. Bai Heguang¡¯s gaze was cold as he looked at the Nine-tailed White Fox in front of him and said, ¡°You dare to intrude into the Federation¡¯s heartland, does your tribe intend to wage war against the Federation?¡± The white fox drooped its eyelids slightly and spoke, ¡°The Celestial Brilliance misunderstands, I, the concubine, just heard that my clan¡¯s heritage has emerged here and wanted to come to witness it. Since it¡¯s a misunderstanding, I, the concubine, will leave now.¡± ¡°Well well¡­ Beautiful lady, how about joining me for a cup of tea? If we don¡¯t properly entertain our guests, that would be a violation of our human etiquette.¡± Upon hearing these words, Wang Chen showed a sunny smile. Sir Starlight¡¯s kindness is appreciated, ma¡¯am, but I still have some things to do, so I won¡¯t bother you any longer. Excuse me.¡± The Nine-tailed White Fox bowed to the three of them and immediately planned to retreat, only to find the Jiuyou Darkbird suddenly blocking her way. ¡°Since you¡¯ve come all the way, why not leave something behind?¡± As soon as the words fell, the world suddenly lost its color. Ferocious beasts, humans, even clouds all turned grayish-white. The Legendary Ferocious Beasts, led by the White Fox, immediately felt their bodies, energy, and even souls gradually entering a state of silence. ¡°Netherworld Realm¡­ah¡­¡± The White Fox sighed lightly. Behind her, the nine white tails shook, and a white domain suddenly opened up, which could only protect herself and the two companions beside her and couldn¡¯t extend any further. ¡°It¡¯s too suffocating. Since I¡¯m here, I have to make a big fuss!¡± A Flame Giant Tiger who could no longer bear to see the situation, roared, and a cloud of burning blue flame appeared instantly, floating towards the Federation Army and Beast Masters below. But before the blue clouds could land, a gold giant scorpion blocked its way and punctured all those blue clouds with a continuous sting from its tail needle. Malik¡¯s face remained calm as he looked at the pissed-off Giant Tiger and said, ¡°This is the territory of the Yixiu family, mind your manners.¡± ¡°Well, well, well¡­ you were the ones who were rude first, so don¡¯t blame me for any consequences.¡± Still that sunny smile, but coupled with the Morning Star Mech that had just turned into a doomsday cannon behind him, Wang Chen¡¯s smile seemed incredibly dangerous. ¡°It seems, we can¡¯t settle this peacefully today.¡± The White Fox sighed lightly and looked at the giant eagle beside her, who understood immediately. A gust of wind swept across the whole battlefield, and then the giant eagle rushed straight into the sky along this wind. ¡°They have a short memory¡­¡± Seeing this, Wang Chen narrowed his eyes instantly, and a horrifying energy blasted from the Morning Star¡¯s doomsday cannon, shooting straight into the sky. Almost instantly, a giant eagle with its body charred black fell from the sky. Seeing this scene, the Flame Giant Tiger also realized the difference and hurriedly wanted to retreat, but found the Jiuyou Darkbird suddenly blocking its way. The White Fox, who should have been confronting Jiuyou, had disappeared without a trace. ¡°Bastard! I¡¯ll tear you to pieces when I get back!¡± The Flame Giant Tiger roared towards the sky, but before its voice could spread out, it was completely annihilated within the Netherworld Realm. ¡°Is it really okay to let that White Fox go? She¡¯s the main strategist for the Ferocious Beasts. Isn¡¯t it a bit wasteful not to keep her since she ventured out this time by herself?¡± Malik looked at the disappearing Silver and asked. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. This operation was to clean out a group of rats. If we can solve two Legendary Ferocious Beasts on the way, it¡¯s already a big harvest, so there¡¯s no need to completely fall out with the tribe.¡± Bai Heguang shook his head, looking down at the forces of the Death Round Table and saying, ¡°However, the Death Round Table should be investigated thoroughly. There aren¡¯t supposed to be so many people in the intelligence.¡± ¡°Leave it to me, the snare has begun screening, we should have results promptly.¡± Wang Chen put away the Morning Star and looked towards the distinctly dimmed obelisk on the side, ¡°But what should we do with the Sun Secret Realm? From its looks, whatever¡¯s inside will probably come out soon.¡± ¡°It can¡¯t come out.¡± Bai Heguang shook his head, glanced at Malik on the side, who understood immediately. He commanded the Golden Giant Scorpion to the front of the obelisk; its golden tail pin inserted into the large eye rune. In an instant, the obelisk emitted intense light. Bai Qi and the others felt the cliff underfoot shake. The obelisk had returned to the ground and looked unchanged from the beginning. Except for the scattered remnants of the knight¡¯s armor on the ground and the beast soul warriors captured one by one. Looking at the mess around him, it was the first time Bai Qi truly understood the strength of the Federation. Mechanized military pet beasts, Starry Sky Gate transport, snare¡¯s comprehensive surveillance. Trying to cause any trouble on Federation soil was really a bit difficult. But what concerned Bai Qi the most was the performance of his teacher and Wang Chen. Legendary ferocious beasts from the tribes couldn¡¯t even withstand a single move from their pet beasts. How could there be such a large gap between creatures of the same legend? The dust quickly settled. All beast soul warriors were captured, but those from the Death Round Table lost consciousness the moment they fell. Obviously, they had planned this. ¡°How does it feel to be involved in such a big event for the first time?¡± Luo Xiang descended from the sky, smiling as he looked at Bai Qi. Bai Qi glanced at the three Titled Legends above who seemed to be consulting about something, ¡°Not bad, but the lineup seems a bit luxurious.¡± Titled Legendary, that was already the Federation¡¯s top combat power. It was considered lucky to see one on ordinary days, but now three had gathered at once. It seemed a bit exaggerated no matter how you looked at it. ¡°That¡¯s as expected, after all, this operation is not just for the tribes.¡± Luo Xiang smiled, casting a barely noticeable glance at the Bo Ge family on the side. Was it to intimidate these major clans in the west? Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood and remembered the rumors about the western clans. Turns out, they were coming to flex their muscles. But it didn¡¯t matter, as long as the Mythical Secret Realm was real. After all, he also benefitted a bit. He glances at the still sleeping beetle grass in the Secret Realm Base. Bai Qi was full of anticipation. How could the shell shed by the Mythical creature be inferior to Jerry? ¡°Okay, we¡¯ve had enough fun for today. Go rest. Bai Chuanqi and the others will probably come and ask you about the conditions in the Secret Realm.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi nodded, he was fine, but his few pet beasts seemed a bit exhausted from the day¡¯s events. It was time for a good rest. ¡­ Nile City Association. ¡°Thank you, both of you.¡± Bai Qi dismounted from a Broken Army, waved his hand at the two Federal soldiers who had escorted him back, showing his gratitude. Due to the operation to exterminate the hidden beast soul warriors, the entire Nile City had been taken over by the army. Even Bai Qi, as a legendary disciple, needed to return to the Association under the supervision of the army. However, Bai Qi didn¡¯t mind this. Free rides were always welcome. Once back in his room, Bai Qi immediately entered the Secret Realm Base. The Husky that had just evolved into King-level seemed to have inexhaustible energy, romping around the Secret Realm. Whereas Jerry didn¡¯t seem to care about stopping it, just quietly recharging his energy with his eyes closed. On the contrary, it was Alpha, standing quietly in its training ground, staring at the Sword of Death in a trance. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Alpha? Did you get hurt in the battle just now?¡± Click clack click clack. £¨No boss, I was just thinking, what exactly was on those armors, and that black fog serpent¡­£© Alpha didn¡¯t finish its sentence, but Bai Qi clearly felt Alpha¡¯s emotions. Curiosity, astonishment. But most of all, it was fear stemming from its bloodline. This fear didn¡¯t come from the Undead Clan, but from the Power of Death that Alpha had mastered. ¡°Could that black fog serpent be the source of the Power of Death?¡± Bai Qi slightly frowned, thinking of the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, then the Mythical Secret Realm. All these powerful realms showed traces of the Power of Death. Perhaps he should find a chance to learn more from his teacher. ¡°I¡¯ll ask when the teacher comes back.¡± Chapter 323 - Chapter 323: Chapter 219: The Mythical Bloodline of the Caterpillar Fungus Chapter 323: Chapter 219: The Mythical Bloodline of the Caterpillar Fungus After confirming that his four pets were unharmed, Bai Qi started to check on the condition of the marigold. Compared to the Golden Egg, the Platinum Egg took longer to maintain, so Bai Qi couldn¡¯t ascertain the condition of the marigold for a while. However, judging from the feedback of the contract, the marigold should be in good shape. ¡°Could it directly evolve Alpha to King-level?¡± Bai Qi daydreamed involuntarily. The marigold was originally a fusion of two high-grade Lord creatures. Boosting it with a catalyst to promote straight to King-level seemed not impossible. ¡°Ahhh¡­ I really want to break the eggshell and see what¡¯s inside.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, suddenly thought of something, and quickly ran back to the biology building to inspect the ancient species embryos he got from his parents. Just like at the Jiuli Group, no matter what tests Delta performed on this egg, the result was always the same ¡ª it showed no signs of life. Jerry sniffed the fossil egg and said, ¡°I can feel a faint soul inside the egg, but it won¡¯t last long.¡± ¡°It has already developed a soul?¡± Bai Qi was pleasantly surprised at this. No wonder he felt something different about this egg ¨C it already had a soul. ¡°Is there any way to bring it back to life?¡± Faced with Bai Qi¡¯s expectant gaze, Jerry shook his head and said, ¡°I am only capable of sensing the existence of a soul. I can¡¯t do anything else.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi sighed regretfully. He almost forgot that Jerry was a new personality split from Beta¡¯s consciousness. What Beta didn¡¯t know, he naturally didn¡¯t know either. Boo Boo. (Master, shall I give it a try?) Delta walked over to a storage box nearby, took out a bottle of green potion, and brought it to Bai Qi. ¡°No. 5 Compound? What¡¯s that?¡± Bai Qi curiously took the No. 5 Compound and looking at the label, he asked. (This was actually researched by your parents using the blood of the Ancestral Beast. It¡¯s a kind of catalyst that can increase the adaptability and integration of pet cells.) ¡°Hmm¡­ Could you simplify that?¡± (It can aid in evolution and increase the chances of other pets evolving.) Bai Qi was astonished. He didn¡¯t expect his parents to have researched something like this ¨C an evolution aid, it was somewhat similar to his Evolution Egg. ¡°Could this thing help the ancient species resurrect?¡± Boo Boo. (This catalyst can help ancient species adapt to the current environment. Theoretically, it can.) Delta nodded and then activated a computer next to him, displaying all of his research data for Bai Qi. The level of expertise was comparable to a biological expert. (But this was made from my own blood, and I have made some minor modifications. This is the fifth version, so it¡¯s called No. 5 Compound.) ¡°Oh my, you¡¯re trying to outsmart your beast master.¡± Bai Qi stared in astonishment at Delta¡¯s research report. The core content was about the reason the Ancestral Beast could evolve freely, and Delta¡¯s guess was similar to Bai Yan and Luo Zhu¡¯s. In addition to the preservation of the original gene sequence of the Ancestral Beast, the Ancestral Beast can secrete a substance to promote their integration with other energies and substances. (Since the embryo still contains a soul, it might be possible to use the No. 5 Compound to stimulate the vitality of the embryo, though I haven¡¯t experimented with it, so I don¡¯t know if it will work.) ¡°No worries, we can give it a shot.¡± Bai Qi waved his hands. According to Jerry, the soul inside this embryo will dissipate soon, so he was willing to give it a shot. Maybe there were still some chances of resurrection. ¡°But, can a fossil embryo be injected?¡± Looking at the ancient species embryo with its surface still resembling a fossil, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help scratching his head. ¡°Shall we soak it first and see?¡± As soon as he thought of it, he told Delta to get all the remaining No. 5 Compound. He poured it into the culture box, and carefully placed the ancient species embryo into it. The green potion quickly submerged the fossil egg, and bubbles emerged. Apart from that, there were no other movements. On the contrary, there was some fluctuation on the nearby life detection device. ¡°It seems like it might work!¡± Bai Qi was thrilled to see this. The signal was weak, but life was indeed detected in the fossil egg. In other words, Delta¡¯s research was a success. ¡°The No. 5 Compound is indeed amazing, Delta.¡± Bai Qi patted Delta¡¯s head. His pet¡¯s intelligence was truly ahead of the others. His learning ability was even matching that of a beast master. ¡°Wait a second, Delta, didn¡¯t you mention earlier that the No. 5 compound can assist the Ancestral Beasts to integrate with external energy? Is that correct?¡± Boo Boo. (Theoretically, yes.) ¡°Can it also be used to promote mechanobiological fusion?¡± Delta remained silent. He had only conducted the research to find out the evolutionary principle of the Ancestral Beast, to find why he couldn¡¯t maintain his evolved form for long. He hadn¡¯t considered this perspective. ¡°What the hell, let¡¯s give it a shot.¡± Bai Qi was suddenly intrigued and decided to try immediately. Crack. At this moment, a sound of eggshell cracking entered Bai Qi¡¯s ears. His eyes lit up, and he immediately ran next to the Platinum Egg of the marigold. He thought it would be a long time before the marigold would wake up, but he didn¡¯t expect it to happen so soon. At this moment, a crack had appeared on the Platinum Egg, and a soft sunlight was peeking out of the crack. Looking at it, it was as if dawn had just broken. Seeing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but smirk. This feeling, although it was incomparable to the Sun Beetle shell, the aura was indeed of the same origin. The cracks gradually increased, and the seeping sun rays became more and more dazzling. Finally, the Platinum Eggs burst open, revealing a miniature sun before their eyes, making it difficult for Bai Qi to even keep his eyes open. As the golden light finally dissipated, a beetle with a golden body and two colorful tentacles on its head appeared before them. ¡°Epsilon?¡± Gazing at the significantly transformed beetle, Bai Qi questioned somewhat uncertainly. Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s query, the beetle seemed to awaken from a dream and immediately ran to Bai Qi. ¡°Leader, do you have any orders?¡± His thoughts were alright. Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily and said, ¡°How do you feel right now? Have you gained any inherited memories or the like?¡± ¡°Inheritance?¡± The beetle seemed a little bewildered, after trying to meditate and comprehend, it opened its mouth a little hesitantly, ¡°It seems like there is, but it seems like there isn¡¯t¡­¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twitched, too lazy to inquire further, he directly put his hand on the beetle. [Name]: Dream-eating Vine (Epsilon) [Nature]: Insect (Mythical Species) Symbiotic Plant [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord [Growth Level]: Four Stage Two Level [Skills]: Sun Wheel (Transcendent Level ¨C Beginner), Soul Eating (Super Level ¨C Perfect), Parasitism (High-Level ¨C Perfect), Dream Creation (Super Level ¨C Perfect), Entering Dreams (High-Level ¨C Perfect), Hypnotic Pollen (Mid-Level ¨C Perfect), Paralysis (Mid-Level ¨C Perfect) [Energy Value]: 1E6000W [Condition]: Evolvable ¡­ [Skill Name]: Sun Wheel [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Description]: As a manifestation of the sun in the world, creatures possessing the Sun Wheel can directly obtain energy from the sun to enhance themselves. As long as the sun doesn¡¯t die out, life is inexhaustible. ¡­ Transcendent Skill! He originally thought that only Alpha would gain a Transcendent Skill at Lord level, but he hadn¡¯t expected the beetle to also enjoy this privilege. Mythical creatures, truly terrifying. ¡°So this is the skill acquired from a mythical creature?¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, ¡®As long as the sun doesn¡¯t die out, life is inexhaustible.¡¯ Isn¡¯t this just a version of the powered-up insect? Uh, wouldn¡¯t the analogy invite a beating? Let¡¯s try again, it should be photosynthesis in the insect world. Bai Qi scratched his head. The description of this skill was very simple, but considering its transcendent-level rank, he figured the effect should not be bad. ¡°Just sunbathing can slowly enhance oneself, this is just a standard feature of daydreaming.¡± Bai Qi looked at the beetle somewhat enviously. However, it¡¯s a pity that this was the Beast Master World. If it had been some other world, this ability would have been great for surviving. Start with Sun Wheel, can I level up while laying down? ¡°However, even mythical creatures couldn¡¯t allow you to evolve. Should I say you¡¯re unlucky, or was the Sun Beetle shell insufficient?¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s disappointed expression, the beetle hurriedly explained, ¡°Sorry, Leader, the energy from the Sun Beetle shell was just too strong, I simply couldn¡¯t absorb all of it. It seems all of that energy was used to modify my bloodline.¡± ¡°Modify your bloodline?¡± Bai Qi was momentarily startled, only then noticing the suffix ¡®Mythical Species¡¯ added to the beetle¡¯s nature column. ¡°Moreover, it seems like I have gained some memories, but I haven¡¯t had time to digest them, so¡­¡± The beetle cautiously glanced at Bai Qi and said, ¡°But I will work hard to digest them and strive to apply these memories.¡± Modify the bloodline, memories. Isn¡¯t this the bloodline inheritance only legendary bloodlines like Nicholas have? ¡°It¡¯s fine, haste makes waste, you can digest them slowly, try not to waste this inheritance.¡± Bai Qi pat the beetle¡¯s head, though it hadn¡¯t directly advanced to the King-level, being able to elevate its bloodline to that of a Mythical Species improved its potential strength, which was pretty good. Speaking of which, the dream of a Mythical Species had come true much faster than he had thought, and it turned out to be his fifth contracted pet. ¡°However, it seems like we¡¯ve found a way to acquire the mythical bloodline.¡± Bai Qi grinned, acquiring the mythical species¡¯ bloodline just by blending the tissue of mythical creatures, that was incredibly simple! He had to ask Instructor Luo if there were any other secret territories related to mythical creatures later. Maybe he could also enhance the bloodlines of Alpha and the others. ¡°Ah, the gains are bountiful, truly bountiful.¡± Husky had evolved into a King-level, and the beetle had gotten a Mythical Species and had also prematurely mastered a transcendent skill. The gains this time were indeed abundant. ¡°Everyone, rest for a while, and let¡¯s ask the teacher about the Death Round Table after the dust settles tomorrow.¡± Bai Qi rubbed his temples, put a Platinum Egg on each of his five pets, then returned to his own room to sleep soundly. Experiencing so many battles in one day, plus the consumption of setting eggs, he was indeed a bit exhausted. Chapter 324 - Chapter 324: Chapter 320: Death Round Table Chapter 324: Chapter 320: Death Round Table ¡°Nile City Association. Bai Heguang hurriedly walked through the gate, looking dusty from the road. Even though everything had gone according to plan, tidying up after the mess still took a significant amount of time. As the person primarily responsible for this operation, Bai Heguang had been busy until dawn before he could rest. ¡°Teacher, are you just getting back?¡± Bai Qi stepped out of his room, looking surprised at Bai Heguang who was approaching him. ¡°Yes, I just finished wrapping up everything.¡± Bai Heguang nodded, ¡°You performed quite well this time. Judging from the state of your twin pets, have you inherited something from the Sun Secret Realm?¡± ¡°It seems that it¡¯s not an inheritance from the Sun Secret Realm, but I did indeed gain some advantages.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, the original shape of Jerry was obviously the guardian of the temple. If someone received an inheritance from the Sun Secret Realm, it should be the beetles. ¡°I see.¡± Bai Heguang nodded understandingly, remained silent for a moment, then said, ¡°Come with me.¡± After that, Bai Heguang led the way to his residence. ¡°You seem to have reached a deeper level in the Sun Secret Realm, haven¡¯t you?¡± Bai Heguang got straight to the point. ¡°Yes, the mythical-class resources that the Thirteenth Bureau gave me earlier have some connection with the Sun Secret Realm, which unexpectedly opened the next level¡¯s entrance.¡± Bai Qi briefly informed Bai Heguang about his experiences in the Sun Secret Realm. After listening, Bai Heguang fell into a deep silence. ¡°You want to know about the Power of Death and the Death Round Table, don¡¯t you?¡± Bai Qi nodded. He initially thought the Power of Death was scarce, but based on yesterday¡¯s battle, it seemed like a mass-produced weapon? After a pause, Bai Heguang said, ¡°Now that you are already a Fifth Stage Beast Master, it¡¯s okay to tell you these things.¡± ¡°The giant black fog snake you saw in the Sun Secret Realm is the origin of the Power of Death, but that¡¯s not all there is.¡± ¡°The World Destroying Snake, Demon Star, Twilight of the Gods, Susano. Different gods of destruction in various mythologies actually come from the same source. During the Federation era, we gave them a unified name.¡± ¡°Death.¡± ¡°Death? Is it because of the Power of Death?¡± Realization dawned on Bai Qi. No wonder he encountered the Power of Death in both the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm and the Sun Secret Realm, two completely unrelated places. He didn¡¯t expect the Power of Death to have such origins. Bai Heguang nodded, ¡°The origin of Death is still unknown. Yet, looking at the information we have collected, the premature demise of mythical creatures, ancient creatures, as well as several Great Emperors in human history, all have connections with Death.¡± ¡°For this reason, there have always been people worshipping the god of destruction since ancient times. Although leaders from various eras have tried to suppress it, they never succeeded in eliminating them.¡± ¡°So, is this Death Round Table a cult of the Federation era?¡± Bai Qi asked, understanding the situation. He suddenly thought of something, ¡°The Death Round Table invaded together with the tribe this time, is it for the ¡®Death¡¯ in the Sun Secret Realm?¡± ¡°Correct.¡± At this point, a hint of apology appeared on Bai Heguang¡¯s face, ¡°Actually, the information about there being something related to Death in the Sun Secret Realm was fake news we released. We didn¡¯t expect that part of the origin of Death would be sealed inside. Despite being protected by the obelisk, it was somewhat risky to face Death.¡± ¡°I see, this mythical secret realm is really about luring the enemy deeper and flexing muscles.¡± Bai Qi mumbled, no wonder President Qin was so concerned earlier. It turned out it wasn¡¯t the danger in the mythical secret realm that worried him, but this particular situation. ¡°However, the strength of the Death Round Table did exceed our expectations. They managed to find another entrance under the watch of the Thirteenth Bureau and the Association. It¡¯s truly worth a thorough investigation.¡± Bai Heguang¡¯s expression turned cold. This time, the Death Round Table sent only some small mobs to attack the Yixiu family together with the tribes, but secretly sent a Legend into the Sun Secret Realm. Their intentions were obvious. The tribes were used as pawns¡­ ¡°But your performance this time did surprise me. Your twin pets have reached King-level, haven¡¯t they?¡± Bai Heguang looked at Husky, with three heads of different attributes ¨C mechanical, biological, and undead ¨C on one body. It was strange, yet harmonious. ¡°Three-eyed Civilization, Guardian of the Underworld¡­ The potential of your pet is no less than some mythical species. It¡¯s worth cultivating.¡± Looking intently at Husky, Bai Heguang said, ¡°However, for now, you should focus on your main pet. Beasts with the Power of Death will not be easily overlooked by the Death Round Table. The best way is to quickly improve your strength.¡± After hesitating for a moment, Bai Heguang took out a green feather and handed it to Bai Qi, ¡°This is a resource obtained from the Legendary giant eagle. I believe it could help your main pet, who also has wind attribute skills, to improve.¡± ¡°Thank you, teacher!¡± The sight of the resource made Bai Qi¡¯s eyes light up. Resources obtained from legendary ferocious beasts were definitely mythical grade. ¡°The strength of the Death Round Table is currently unknown, so don¡¯t run around for the time being. It¡¯s better to return to Gusu City as soon as possible. Once I finish dealing with things here, I will also stay in Gusu City for a while. Your main pet¡¯s application of the Power of Death is still a bit rough. It needs to be properly trained.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Thus far, apart from the annihilating attribute of the Power of Death, he and Alpha managed to develop another ability that allowed them to store the souls of the killed in the Sword of Death. But apart from these, they had nothing else. ¡°Alright, if you don¡¯t have anything else, you should go. I have some issues to deal with.¡± Bai Heguang dismissed him. Without making any more small talk, Bai Qi left straight away. He was initially considering where to get some mythical-level resources. Now that his teacher had provided him with one directly, it was naturally best to digest it as soon as possible. ¡­ At the Secret Realm Base. Bai Qi summoned all five pets to his side, then took out the green feather. [Material Name]: Pursuing Wind Feather [Material Level]: Mythical Level [Material Introduction]: The power core from the legendary wind bird species, a symbol of the wind spirits. [Material Effect]: Can acquire: 1. Pursuing Wind Power (Super Skill £­?%), 2. Wind Shear (High-stage Skills £­?%), 3. Wind Affinity (Talent £­?%), 4. Bloodline Strengthening (Bloodline £­?%) ¡­ As expected, it was a mythical resource. Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily but did not hastily let Alpha use it. Instead, he put it away, saying, ¡°So, according to the old rules, it¡¯s time to prepare for the second round of mythical resource contention battle.¡± ¡°Mythical resource contention battle?¡± The newcomer, Wormgrass, asked matously. ¡°It¡¯s simple. Besides the first mythical resource being the basic welfare for each of you pets, the distribution of consecutive resources requires conducting an internal battle to decide the usage order.¡± Bai Qi said, ¡°Epsilon, you swallowed the Sun Beetle¡¯s shell, so you¡¯ve used your basic welfare. As for this first round of resources, the other pets have already used theirs, so you¡¯re in luck. There¡¯s no need to fight for it.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s explanation, Wormgrass immediately heaved a sigh of relief. Although he was shocked at Bai Qi¡¯s casual talk about mythical resources, if he genuinely had to contradict those pets, Wormgrass would feel a little flustered. ¡°So, who wants to sign up for the second round of contention battle?¡± Bai Qi waved the Pursuing Wind Feather in his hand and two figures stepped forward simultaneously. Crrrrack. Crrrrack. (Boss, I¡¯m in.) Woof woof! (I shall wash away my past disgrace today!) Both King-level creatures spoke at once. Seeing each other, they were filled with the adrenaline rush of battle. Thud thud. (Gamma is not interested in eating eagle feathers.) Plop plop. (Wind abilities don¡¯t work well with Delta, and Delta can¡¯t beat them, so it won¡¯t participate either.) Seeing the sudden tension between Alpha and the Husky, Gamma and Delta unanimously decided to forfeit. Fighting against King-level creatures for resources, they weren¡¯t that foolish. ¡°I see¡­Then, the contest entries for the second round of resource contention battle are Alpha, Schuck, Beta, Jerry¡­never mind, I¡¯ll just call you dog from now on. That name is too long.¡± Bai Qi announced the list of contestants; the twin pets¡¯ momentum instantly broke out. Just as they were about to make a move, they were halted by Bai Qi. ¡°Are you trying to wreck the house? Can¡¯t you show some consideration as King-level creatures?¡± Bai Qi glared at the twin pets discontentedly, everything in the Secret Realm Base was his hard-earned possessions. If these two oafs wrecked it, he wouldn¡¯t know where to vent his grievances. Listening to Bai Qi, the twin pets stopped reluctantly, and obediently followed Bai Qi to the Nile City Association¡¯s battleground. Though it wasn¡¯t as bustling as other cities, the Nile City Association¡¯s facilities were top-notch; naturally, it included a battleground with a space barrier. Bai Qi cranked up the power level of the space barrier to its maximum, then let out the twin pets after ensuring there were no problems and said, ¡°You can begin now.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the twin pets, who had been itching to start, launched their attack. Alpha, as usual, started with a fast attack; aided by the wind wings, Alpha swooped toward the Husky in a gust of wind, charging the Sword of Death directly at the Husky¡¯s face. Ding! However, Jerry¡¯s reaction was swift too. He took control of his body the moment Alpha attacked, switched to Defender mode, and used his scepter to fend off the Sword of Death in real-time. Although the Etherium Liquid Gold forged scepter was quite sturdy, it appeared rather weak in front of the Sword of Death. Even though it successfully blocked the slash of the Sword of Death, a clear sword mark appeared on the scepter. But Alpha¡¯s assault was not limited to this one strike. At the moment when the first attack was blocked, the Sword of Death completely disappeared. Bai Qi could barely see the black afterimages left by the strikes. But he didn¡¯t let Jerry outshine him. Even though his speed couldn¡¯t keep up with Alpha¡¯s, he managed to fend off every attack utilizing his powerful spirit prowess and the martial skills brought by the Heart of Death God. ¡°For being able to stand up to Alpha in close combat like this, the dog has indeed reached new heights.¡± Bai Qi nodded at the sight and the next moment, the battle shifted. The scepter was split in two by the Sword of Death, but Alpha didn¡¯t keep pressing. Instead, he deliberately retracted, creating distance between him and the Husky. Beta¡¯s Spirit Blast. Chapter 325 - Chapter 325: Chapter 321: Dismantling the Association~ Chapter 325: Chapter 321: Dismantling the Association~ In Alpha¡¯s spiritual vision, a shining golden sphere of Spirit Power suddenly appeared in front of him, and it immediately exploded. If he hadn¡¯t dodged quickly, this attack would have directly hit his soul. After splitting from Jerry, the Husky¡¯s control over Spirit Power had evidently improved, as previously he was incapable of this silent yet precise Spirit Blast. However, Alpha¡¯s retreating actions seemed to fall within Husky¡¯s expectations. The moment Alpha started to maintain distance, two Electromagnetic Cannons suddenly emerged from Husky¡¯s shoulder armor, firing at Alpha. Given Alpha¡¯s speed, these shots naturally missed their target. After easily dodging, Alpha actively released a Mirror Image, grasped the Undying Flame Sword, and both launched simultaneous attacks on the Husky. The Mirror Image had no soul and would shatter instantly if injured. Unless the Husky could attack from both sides or correctly identify the real entity, the moment his judgment failed could prove his defeat. Confronted with Alpha¡¯s attack, the Husky didn¡¯t hesitate at all. His shoulder-mounted Electromagnetic Cannons targeted in different directions whilst the staff in his hand was restored, choosing one direction to attack. Since he couldn¡¯t choose between them, he simply chose not to choose. Swiftly, a liquid soul body spread over his staff. The effects of Soul Blessing were driven to the maximum by Jerry. Even before contact, Alpha could sense that this attack would directly target his soul. At the same time, the golden light from Beta¡¯s vertical pupil shone brightly, and the golden Spirit Power gathered again, locking onto the Mirror Image on the other side. Both attacks were aimed at the soul¡ªit was absolutely foolproof. Indeed, under the blast of the Spirit explosion, the Mirror Image shattered instantly, and Jerry exerted more force with his arms. The original white staff turned black under Soul Blessing and hit Alpha¡¯s Sword of Death with full strength. Bang! The terrifying impact stirred a violent wind in the battlefield, while an equally powerful spirit impact surged towards Alpha in the spiritual world unseen by ordinary people. In an instant, Alpha¡¯s eye sockets trembled violently with the Fire of Soul, and the Sword of Death slipped from his hands, indicating that the soul had suffered a direct hit. Awwooo! (Did I finally defeat the nasty Skull!) Seeing his move had caused Alpha to let go of the Sword of Death, Beta couldn¡¯t help but get excited. However, Jerry frowned and said, ¡°Shut up, it¡¯s still early.¡± Meanwhile, Alpha, who should have lost a direct confrontation and was reorganizing his attack, shattered like a mirror image. At Husky¡¯s feet, a Crystal Skeleton emerged from the shadows, grabbed the Sword of Death, and charged at Husky. Both of those were Mirror Images! ¡°As expected.¡± With a cold smile, Jerry leaped to evade the Sword of Death¡¯s attack. Before he could counterattack, a sudden intense unease arose in his heart, causing him to look up abruptly. Above his head, another Crystal Skeleton emerged, holding the Gravity Sword at maximum strength. Not two, but three Mirror Images! ¡°Three Mirror Images, combined with Alpha¡¯s speed, are really elusive.¡± Looking at Alpha, who was moving unpredictably, Bai Qi nodded slightly. Not to mention the power of Alpha¡¯s multiple swords, just this single move was enough to give many opponents a headache. After all, an opponent with concealed movements poses a far more threat than one attacking head-on under the same conditions. This move from Alpha was indeed unexpected for the Husky. Although he defended in time, he still took a direct hit from the Gravity Sword. He fell like a meteorite, deeply crashing into the ground, and directly hit the Space Barrier hidden under the surface. Enhanced by high-gravity, this hit made the battlefield shake violently, causing even the Beast Master Association to tremble slightly. ¡°Holy crap, is it an earthquake?¡± As soon as he crawled out of bed, Feng Ye, barely awake, was startled by this treasonous shake. Immediately, he summoned the Earth Elemental for defense, but after waiting for a while, no other movement occurred. ¡°Did I have hallucinations because I was too tired yesterday?¡± Feng Ye scratched his head in confusion, intending to go out for food. Suddenly, the ground shook again, with a tremor far greater than before. ¡°Real earthquake!¡± Feng Ye¡¯s face changed color, and he immediately asked the Earth Elemental to take him to an open area, but he was told it wasn¡¯t an earthquake. ¡°If it¡¯s not an earthquake, then what is it?¡± With full curiosity, Feng Ye quickly went towards the source of the disturbance, rushing to the battle room. Meanwhile, inside the battle room, Alpha, who had followed closely behind with his Gravity Sword, slowly got up, looking at Husky who had timely escaped using his thrusters. The Sword of Death was once again in his hand, while the Gravity Sword and the Undying Flame Sword were floating silently behind him, accompanied by infinite Wind Blades. Seeing this, Husky also began to change. The three skulls returned to their original positions, but his figure remained in the Guardian¡¯s form, holding a staff in one hand and a cannon in the other. The vertical pupils radiated a brilliant light¡ªclearly, he had taken the Tri-Unity stance. ¡°Damn it, a real Three Heads and Six Arms? Oh no, there¡¯re not six arms.¡± Bai Qi was aghast. Alpha had indeed sported three heads and six arms before, but with six real arms and three decorative heads. So, did Husky turn it around and produce three heads? In the Tri-Unity state, Husky¡¯s momentum had reached its peak. However, Alpha, as the first pet in the team to reach King-level, showed no signs of retreating. A sharp momentum surged straight at Husky. Almost simultaneously, both pets launched their attacks. One sided with a well-coordinated staff and gun, occasionally interspersing with Spirit Blasts; The other attacked fearlessly with three swords, occasionally supplemented with strange sneak attacks. The two pets battled furiously, even more intensely than they had against the Beast Soul Warriors and the Death Round Table. Blub blub. (Master, Delta thinks the space barrier here is about to fail?) Seeing the constantly shaking space barrier, Delta quickly sensed something was wrong. Clip clop clip cloop. (Their energy keeps rising, it looks like they¡¯re about to get serious.) Hearing this from the two pets, Bai Qi shivered, planning to dissuade them from fighting. However, Husky suddenly retreated. A Dark Gold Judgment Scale appeared behind Husky. Creatures in the battlefield felt as if something was probing their hearts, their souls shaking. The Judgment Scale, force field activated! Although both had ascended to King-level, Husky¡¯s level was still slightly lower than Alpha¡¯s. Even if their earlier clash seemed evenly matched, Husky knew that he was starting to be at a disadvantage. Therefore, without hesitation, Husky activated the Judgment Scale. Seeing Husky¡¯s subsequent move, Alpha didn¡¯t dilly-dally either. After feeling a strange power that directly touched his soul, he activated the Death Force Field as well. When the two force fields collided, an invisible storm was instantly triggered in the battlefield. Even Bai Qi, who hid in the viewing room, felt its effects. Fortunately, Delta and Gamma reacted swiftly, protecting Bai Qi. This saved him from being affected. ¡°Thank goodness they didn¡¯t fight at home, else it would be demolished¡­¡± Bai Qi looked helplessly at the Space Barrier Device on the battlefield, which was clearly overloaded, but didn¡¯t have any plans to stop the pets from fighting now. Not that he didn¡¯t want to, he just didn¡¯t have the time. After activating the force field, the two pets paused for a moment. Then, their silhouettes flashed, and the Sword of Death and the scepter clashed once again. Boom! With sparkles of Gold and Black, a wave of invisible energy rippled outward. The space barrier shattered like a mirror, and the surrounding walls fell as well. Bai Qi and his four pets were instantly enveloped by billowing dust. ¡°Cough cough¡­ What happened?¡± Feng Ye, who arrived upon hearing the noise, stared at the completely ruined battle room. While he was searching for any injured people, a giant ape burst out of the ground, carefully holding Bai Qi, who was enveloped in green jelly, and crawled out of the ruins. ¡°Bai Qi, did you do this?¡± Feng Ye was flabbergasted. This guy, his destructive power was growing stronger and stronger. ¡°Don¡¯t falsely accuse people without evidence. It¡¯s clear that the equipment here is old and malfunctioning, causing the space barrier to break. That won¡¯t do, I have to inspect it thoroughly.¡± Bai Qi brushed off the dust on him, rushed to a Space Barrier Device, and openly tossed it into the Secret Realm Base. Originally, these devices were interconnected, and removing even one would cause an explosion unless the space barrier broke. Well, the space barrier was broken now. If they didn¡¯t thoroughly inspect the device, it would truly be a wasted opportunity. What, you say this is stealing? He was clearly helping with the inspection. Once Yu finished checking, he would return it. ¡°You¡­¡± Bai Qi¡¯s actions naturally fell into Feng Ye¡¯s view, but before Feng Ye could retort, several figures appeared next to the ruins. Among them was Bai Heguang, who intended to rest, and the President of the Nile City Beast Master Association, Li Song. ¡°What happened here?¡± As the president of the city where the mouse-catching operation was hosted, Li Song was the busiest one. In addition to coordinating various forces, he also had to handle personnel deployment and arrangements. Just as the busy Li Song had barely stopped working and hadn¡¯t even entered the building, he saw that his association was blown up. And the perpetrator, seemed to be one of their own? ¡°Uh, well, my two pets were practicing battling, but the building seems a bit old and it just collapsed suddenly.¡± Bai Qi looked innocent, pointed at Alpha who had just crawled out of the ruins and Husky who was still half-kneeling on the ground and said, ¡°Look, look at what happened to my pets.¡± Li Song: ¡°¡­¡± Feng Ye: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Enough, stop fooling around.¡± Bai Heguang glanced at the completely shattered space barrier, looked at Li Song, and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, President Li, I will take responsibility for the damages incurred.¡± ¡°Bai Chuanqi, you¡¯re too serious, it¡¯s just a battle room, not a big deal.¡± Li Song shook his head upon hearing this and directly rejected Bai Heguang¡¯s good intentions. Suddenly, he noticed the strange look on the faces around him and quickly ran to inspect the Space Barrier Device. ¡°Ahem, how about, President Li, you calculate the losses, and I will compensate accordingly!¡± Looking at Li Song¡¯s changing expression, Bai Qi shrank his neck dejectedly. It seemed like they should choose to fight outdoors in the future, as the Space Barrier Device doesn¡¯t seem reliable¡­ Chapter 326 - Chapter 326: Chapter 322: Sword of the Wind Chaser Chapter 326: Chapter 322: Sword of the Wind Chaser Because they had just been through a significant battle, the explosion in the war room caused quite an upheaval in the association, even attracting the attention of Wang Chen, the Mechanical Legend. Wang Chen came floating down from the sky with a gleeful smile, looking at the mess all over the ground, saying, ¡°Tsk tsk, even the Space Barrier was broken, Lao Bai, there was no need to be so severe in teaching your disciple.¡± Bai Heguang glanced at Wang Chen, neither confirming nor denying his statement, saying, ¡°The Thirteenth Bureau should consider improving the Space Barrier Device.¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing I can do about that, to increase its power means entering military territory, which cannot be distributed casually.¡± Wang Chen shrugged his shoulders, turning to look at Bai Qi, saying, ¡°Was the Sun Secret Realm fun? Care to share some stories?¡± Bai Qi opened his mouth to speak, but was cut off by Bai Heguang before he could say anything, saying, ¡°Bai Qi, you should go first.¡± ¡°Understood, teacher.¡± Bai Qi nodded repeatedly and hurried back to his room. Wang Chen, however, seemed a bit regretful, saying, ¡°Lao Bai, are you worried that I¡¯m going to steal your disciple? Is that necessary?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not that old-fashioned, if you want to teach him, I don¡¯t mind.¡± Bai Heguang said indifferently, ¡°But I think you¡¯d better start investigating that Death Round Table.¡± ¡°Death Round Table?¡± The smile on Wang Chen¡¯s face gradually faded, and an invisible field enveloped them, completely isolating their conversation. ¡°What are the two champions talking about?¡± Feng Ye curiously asked Chun Yushui, who was standing next to him. ¡°Why do you care so much, kid? Hurry up and clean up, we have a new mission.¡± Chun Yushui knocked on Feng Ye¡¯s head, saying, ¡°I¡¯m going to give you extra training, what¡¯s the deal with such a huge gap between you youngsters.¡± ¡°Another task? Boss, can I request to change the organization¡­..¡± ¡­ Secret Realm Base. ¡°Yu, how¡¯s the analysis of the Space Barrier Device going?¡± Bai Qi ran up to the base¡¯s largest smart brain and eagerly inquired. Although it was a bit rushed, to avoid unnecessary trouble, he returned the Space Barrier Device before Wang Chen¡¯s arrival. He didn¡¯t know how Yu had analyzed it. ¡°Overall structural scanning rate is 100%, current analysis progress is 0.001%.¡± Yu quickly provided an answer and, after a brief pause, added, ¡°Grandpa, if you could provide technical data related to space, the analysis progress could be accelerated.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Bai Qi nodded his head. Although the decryption was slow, the scanning was complete which was all that mattered. As long as they took some time, they should be able to create a Space Barrier Device. ¡°Now, it¡¯s time to use the materials.¡± Bai Qi turned his head to look at the disgruntled Husky, saying, ¡°The revolution has not yet succeeded, comrade must continue to work hard.¡± Woof woof! £¨Just a little bit left, next time I will defeat the smelly bone!£© Beta was begrudging. He had already pushed Alpha to that point, but the Judgment Scale had no effect on Alpha and didn¡¯t release the curse. If it had, perhaps he would have won. ¡°If you lose, you lose, don¡¯t keep talking about next time.¡± Jerry glared at Beta. The main reason the Judgment Scale had no effect on Alpha, aside from having most of its power nullified by the Death Force Field, was Alpha¡¯s unusually firm will. Just fight. This was the emotion Jerry sensed from Alpha. Beyond that, Alpha hardly thought about anything else. With such a level of focus, his Judgment Scale found it very difficult to take effect on Alpha. ¡°No biggie, internal fights are supposed to motivate each other. Losing is okay, just don¡¯t lose outside.¡± Bai Qi patted Beta¡¯s head, then handed the Pursuing Wind Feather to Alpha. The specific data appeared immediately on the Pursuing Wind Feather. [Material Name]: Pursuing Wind Feather [Material Level]: Mythical Level [Material Introduction]: The power core of a mythical wind bird creature, a symbol of the wind sprite. [Material Effect]: Obtainable: 1. Pursuing Wind Power (Super Skill ¨C 69%), 2. Wind Shear (High-stage Skills ¨C 12%), 3. Wind Affinity (Talent ¨C 8%), 4, Bloodline Strengthening (Bloodline ¨C 10%) /5, Unknown (1%) ¡°Huh, an extra choice?¡± Looking at the extra option in the back of Pursuing Wind Feather, Bai Qi was a bit surprised, but only glanced over it. A one percent chance was too low a probability. Moreover, the Evolution Egg did not issue a warning, so even if he encountered it, there wouldn¡¯t be any significant adverse changes. He didn¡¯t care much. The Platinum Egg quickly froze in place, and after a brief spell of dizziness, Bai Qi was immediately healed by Gamma. ¡°Next up is Epsilon.¡± Bai Qi turned to the fungus covered in luxuriant growth, just about to help it merge with the Green Dragon¡¯s Scales, but remembering the scales¡¯ origins, he decided to hold off. ¡°I¡¯ll ask Nicholas about it at headquarters later.¡± After all, the scales were left by Nicholas¡¯s mother. It seemed inappropriate to just use them. Anyway, he would soon be returning to the headquarters for the training evaluation, and he could ask then. ¡°Epsilon, you take your time absorbing the inheritance of the Sun Beetle first. We¡¯ll talk about the Green Dragon¡¯s Scales later.¡± ¡°Alright, Boss.¡± The fungus nodded, and an overwhelming urge to sleep emerged, causing it to fall asleep right on the spot. Deep sleep was the best way to access bloodline memories. Bai Qi wasn¡¯t surprised upon seeing this, and then followed Delta to the Biology Building. Thanks to the No. 5 Compound, the life signs of fossil embryos were getting stronger, but there was still quite a gap from the near-mature stage like his parents. However, the vital signs were finally stable now. ¡°Delta, have you tried mech-meat fusion yet?¡± Bai Qi picked up a bottle of No. 5 Compound, looked it over, and then asked. Blu blu. (I¡¯ve already tried it with Schuck before, we can briefly merge, but once the time limit is reached, a rejection reaction will occur.) Delta opened a device on the side and pulled up a webpage. (Delta consulted the Biological Forum about this issue. The root problem is likely the energy operation differences between machines and bio-organisms.) ¡°Biological Forum?¡± Bai Qi was surprised and began to look at it closely on the device. Delta opened a post about the deep integration of mechanical limbs and bio-organisms. The author of the post was someone named ¡°Biological Newbie Delta¡±. ¡°You don¡¯t happen to be the one who posted this, are you?¡± Blu blu. (That¡¯s right. Schuck told me about this place. He said I could learn a lot here.) Delta carefully glanced at Bai Qi and paused. (But if the master doesn¡¯t like it, Delta won¡¯t go in the future.) ¡°No need, this is good.¡± Bai Qi glanced at the contents of the post, all of which were praises and support for Delta¡¯s opinions, and there were also many people asking about Delta¡¯s origins. If this group of people found out that the poster was actually an Ancestral Beast, they would probably go insane. ¡°By the way, what¡¯s Schuck¡¯s username?¡± (In the Heavens and on Earth, Only I am Respected, Dog is Supreme.) ¡°Are you sure this isn¡¯t a name Beta came up with¡­¡± (It shouldn¡¯t be. Gamma also has a username, it¡¯s something like Food Captive.) ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ As Bai Qi and Delta were discussing, time passed quickly, and the first crack appeared on the Platinum Egg where Alpha was residing. ¡°Hmm, has the evolution finished?¡± Feeling the evolution, Bai Qi immediately rushed over to Alpha. Whoo~ As soon as he got closer, Bai Qi sensed a breeze brushing against his face. He gently touched it and surprisingly saw a bit of red color, immediately pulling back. Soon after, the surrounding air suddenly wrapped around and got sucked into the Platinum Egg, and the Platinum Egg slowly disappeared amid the raging wind. Crack! With a crisp sound, the Platinum Egg suddenly turned into countless particles, and a large Crystal Skeleton gradually appeared in the storm, with a tornado rapidly converging around it, transforming into a blue long sword, quietly floating in front of the Crystal Skeleton. ¡°Alpha, how are you feeling?¡± Crack crack. (Boss, I¡¯ve advanced to the Fifth Stage.) Alpha grabbed the blue sword with one hand, taking a moment to feel its powers, then swung it lightly at a metal target. Without any resistance, as if the target had actively avoided the sword blade, the metal target was split in half. Sharp, purely sharp. Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, and he immediately began to check Alpha¡¯s status. [Name]: Death Sword Monarch (Alpha) [Nature]: Undead Department [Growth Level]: Fifth Stage Level One [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King [Racial skills]: Death Force Field (Transcendent Level -Proficient), Sword of Death (Transcendent Level ¨C Perfect), Sword of the Wind Chaser (Transcendent Level ¨C Mastery), Undying Flame (Super Level -Proficient), Dark Mirror Image (Super Level -Mastery), Gravity Amplification (Super Level -Mastery), Dragon Prestige (High Stage -Perfect), Skeleton Manipulation (High Stage -Perfect), [Energy Value]: 42E9200W ¡­ [Skill Name]: Sword of the Wind Chaser [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Introduction]: Wind-type Transcendent Skill, a long sword formed by the condensed power of the wind, when the sword comes out, all things break. ¡­ ¡°Not Pursuing Wind Power?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback, but he quickly remembered the one percent unknown item he had seen before. ¡°So, you mean that there¡¯s a one percent chance of fusing existing skills for upgrades?¡± Looking at the disappearing Sword Blade Storm and Wind Wound, Bai Qi smacked his lips. It¡¯s a pity that Alpha had a large-scale lethal skill, but it ended up being a weapon again. But I didn¡¯t expect it to be a Transcendent Skill, it actually seems like a gain. ¡°It¡¯s a pity that King Creatures can¡¯t master two force fields at the same time, otherwise, you could probably comprehend a Pursuing Wind Force Field huh?¡± Crack crack. (Boss, I feel like I¡¯ve grasped a bit of it.) Just as Bai Qi was expressing his regret, Alpha patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder. Holding the Sword of the Wind Chaser in both hands, a whirlwind slowly appeared around the sword. It then became denser and gradually enveloped the sword blade, making the blue longsword disappear. ¡°Damn, did you actually conjure the Sword of Sworn Victory?¡± Chapter 327 - Chapter 327: Chapter 323: New Progress in Rune Evolution Chapter 327: Chapter 323: New Progress in Rune Evolution Looking at Alpha still holding the gesture of a sword, but his hand was empty, Bai Qi curiously approached him, but Alpha took the initiative to back away. Clink Clink. (Boss, be careful, I¡¯m not yet able to control the range of the Pursuing Wind Barrier.) ¡°Pursuing Wind Barrier?¡± Bai Qi glanced at the Pursuing Wind Blade slowly appearing in Alpha¡¯s hand, and a flood of information rushed into Bai Qi¡¯s mind. ¡°I see, so even though it hasn¡¯t formed a force field, it can still exert some of the effects of a force field?¡± The Pursuing Wind Barrier, a semi-developed force field, was an attached ability of the Pursuing Wind Blade. It could form a barrier around the blade, which not only wouldn¡¯t affect the Blade¡¯s attack but could also conceal the blade, therefore increasing attack range. In simple words, it was equivalent to transforming the Sword Storm and Wind Wound into passive attributes of the Pursuing Wind Blade. ¡°Very good, even though you didn¡¯t acquire a second force field, it might have an unexpected effect.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction as he watched Alpha put the Pursuing Wind Blade behind him. Maybe influenced by Bai Qi, Alpha stretched out two more palms from behind, each holding the Sword of Death and the Pursuing Wind Blade. Together with the original Gravity Sword and the Undying Sword, from a distance, Alpha looked like a four-winged huge sword-wielding Angel. ¡°Fifth Stage Monarch, finally you have some ability to defend yourself.¡± Bai Qi patted Alpha¡¯s back. The once fragile Little Skeleton had now become so powerful. Thinking back, it was really hard to imagine. Clink Clink. Alpha seemed to sense Bai Qi¡¯s emotions, and its skull lowered slightly, actively expressing admiration. Howl¡­ Howl¡­ (Why do I feel, the stinky bone has left me behind again¡­) Feeling Alpha¡¯s aura become stronger again, Beta was somewhat upset, and its deep blue eyes unconsciously drifted towards Gamma and other beasts. How about I suppress the weak instead? However, just as this thought came to Beta, a pair of deep eyes locked on him. Howl¡« (I was joking¡«) Beta timidly avoided Jerry¡¯s gaze. Although Jerry is one of his split personalities, every time Beta saw Jerry¡¯s eyes that seemed to penetrate his heart, Beta instinctively felt guilty. ¡­ Nile City Association. Luo Xiang, looking at the mechanical beings in the sky carrying repair materials, couldn¡¯t help but give Bai Qi a thumbs up. ¡°Congratulations, you¡¯ve achieved what no Beast Soul Warrior has ever achieved. You¡¯ve even taken it right inside the Association¡¯s building.¡± Bai Qi was speechless and said, ¡°Instructor Luo, can you stop fooling me?¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll discuss serious matters with you.¡± Luo Xiang shrugged his shoulders and said, ¡°This operation will be added to the evaluation score of the third stage of the intensive training. But when making a public announcement, we will mention only the exploration of the Mythical Secret Realm. The mouse hunt operation won¡¯t be mentioned.¡± ¡°Remember not to spill the beans, including the things you saw in the deep secret realm.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Although he was somewhat puzzled by the Federation¡¯s sudden significant expenditure to clear fifth stage warriors hidden inside the Federation, he was not a bigmouth himself. He just needed to do his own thing. ¡°Things here are somewhat settled. You can come back with me to Gusu City later. If I don¡¯t get you back, President Qin and others might start nagging me.¡± Regardless of Bai Qi¡¯s talent in Beast Control, just the few studies of Bai Qi alone had already involved many interests of different forces. Not to mention agonizing over it, even mentioning it a few times everyday could be considered restrained. ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi nodded. The exploration of the Mythical Secret Realm had brought significant gains to his pets, and they needed some time to digest them properly. He himself needed a quiet environment to do some research. The technology of merging machine and flesh that he had been researching for a long time had finally shown some results due to the No. 5 Compound. He naturally had to seize the opportunity and finalize the research. ¡­ Gusu City. Seeing Bai Qi safely descend from the North Eagle, President Qin¡¯s eyebrows gradually relaxed, but he quickly switched to a furious demeanor and said, ¡°Kid, you finally thought of coming back. You sent a message a week ago and you¡¯re only coming back now?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t I just pass by the Jiuli Group and stayed a little longer?¡± Bai Qi sheepishly shrank back, originally he thought of coming back straightaway. But because he was traveling with You Kui, Bai Qi took the opportunity to visit the Jiuding Group and asked his parents some questions. But as it turned out, as soon as he asked, his mother figured things out and exposed the researcher behind the scenes, Delta. Then, for the next few days, Bai Qi was made to serve as a translation officer, responsible for facilitating communication between Delta and his parents. If it wasn¡¯t for Instructor Luo who couldn¡¯t stand it anymore and came asking for him, he would probably still be at Jiuli Group. However, it wasn¡¯t entirely without gains either. ¡°Forget it, it¡¯s fine since you¡¯re back.¡± President Qin sighed and said, ¡°That¡¯s timely, the Undead Department has sent over the courses you¡¯ve missed. When you have time, make sure to make them up.¡± Having said that, President Qin handed Bai Qi his course schedule. Upon seeing the number of missed classes, Bai Qi¡¯s face went stiff. After double-checking his schedule, his expression contorted. He had only been away for a short time, and yet he accrued over thirty missed lectures, all of them important ones. It felt as if they were trying to run him ragged. ¡°Oh yes, the Rune Evolution Group contacted me. They¡¯ve found a way to evolutionize runes on organic creatures and would like you to take a look.¡± ¡°And the Rune Mechanical Armament Group is having some design issues. They¡¯re interested in your thoughts.¡± ¡°And then¡­ hey, where are you going, Bai Qi?¡± ¡°I just remembered I forgot something at Jiuli Group. I¡¯ll be right back.¡± ¡°Do you really think you can escape¡­ ¡± ¡°¡­¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s desperate countenance, Luo Xiang sympathetically patted him on the shoulder and comforted, ¡°With great power comes great responsibility, youngster. Brace yourself. There will be more of these situations in the future.¡± ¡°Instructor Luo, please, no more comforting. I¡¯m afraid I might lose hope one day.¡± Bai Qi slapped his face to brace himself, then turned to President Qin, ¡°President, could you contact the Undead Department and ask them to fill my schedule with classes for the next few days? I¡¯ll head straight to the Rune Evolution Group.¡± ¡°Giving it all you¡¯ve got?¡± ¡°Giving it all I¡¯ve got.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s dramatic resolve, President Qin¡¯s lips curled upward in amusement. He had no intention of stopping him. ¡­ The Rune Evolution Research Group. Bai Qi smoothly entered the research institute of the group and after taking a glance at the researchers hard at work, he went straight to Professor Dong¡¯s office. ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re back?¡± Having just completed a rune, Professor Dong put down his pen and looked at the travel-weary Bai Qi, smiling slightly. ¡°Yes, I just returned today.¡± Bai Qi nodded, his gaze sweeping over the basic rune in front of Professor Dong, ¡°Professor Dong, why are you interested in practicing basic runes?¡± As a general rule, the primary focus of rune masters was ancient runes. Practicing basic runes was something only rookies engaged in. ¡°Not practice. Recently, dealing with all of you young people has given me some fresh insights, hence I¡¯ve set about reorganizing our current rune system, planning to create a foundation in runes which should lower the difficulty for entering the field.¡± ¡°Rune Fundamentals?¡± Bai Qi looked at the draft that Professor Dong handed him. All the records on it were the basic runes from every system, annotated in detail. It was similar to teaching children how to read. ¡°Professor Dong, are you planning to introduce runes to children?¡± Bai Qi put down the rough draft, looking at Professor Dong with some surprise. ¡°Indeed. Currently, the demand for runes far exceeds the past and their applicability is increasing. Relying solely on four years of university is too long, so I¡¯m considering whether training can start earlier.¡± Professor Dong nodded and continued, ¡°While it¡¯s not feasible to implement this across the Federation, but starting from a young age to establish their foundation, the effect will certainly be profound.¡± ¡°That¡¯s for sure. When that happens, the entire Federation will thank you, Professor Dong.¡± Admiration appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face. To select the fundamental runes from so many systems and annotate them, the workload was much greater than for Professor Dong¡¯s Rune Dictionary. It also demanded a high level of professional competence from himself. Thus, almost no one wanted to waste time on something seemingly pointless. After all, the same amount of time could be used to explore a few new runes and undoubtedly reap greater rewards. However, if Professor Dong achieved this, perhaps in twenty years, or even ten, a large number of rune talents would emerge in the Federation. ¡°Don¡¯t make it out to be grander than it is. I¡¯m just doing something I should¡¯ve done a long time ago.¡± Professor Dong smiled faintly and said, ¡°Moreover, if not for you, runes may still be a niche profession.¡± ¡°Cough cough¡­ now that you put it this way, I feel guilty, Professor Dong.¡± Bai Qi shrank back, looking slightly awkward. Professor Dong didn¡¯t seem to mind and asked: ¡°So, your hurry to be here, is it regarding the rune evolution on flesh and blood creatures?¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°President Qin mentioned it earlier, and I immediately rushed over. I should occasionally take part in the research group¡¯s activities.¡± ¡°Actually, it¡¯s still just a preliminary idea. While we¡¯ve conducted some experiments, only one has succeeded. But your arrival might turn things around.¡± As he said this, Professor Dong suddenly laughed. ¡°Interestingly, this idea came from Rune Mechanical Armament, so it¡¯s also thanks to you.¡± ¡°Rune Mechanical Armament?¡± At that, Bai Qi paused, following Professor Dong to the experimental area, curious. Upon seeing the giant machinery festooned with countless mechanical arms, inscribing runes on an Arctic Ice Wolf, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twitched slightly. Has the age of tattoos finally arrived? Chapter 328 - Chapter 328: Chapter 324: Tattoo the entire back! Chapter 328: Chapter 324: Tattoo the entire back! Professor Dong glanced at the oddly contemplative Bai Qi, not finding it strange at all. This idea was proposed by Mo Zhu, who had already been transferred to the evolution team. Simply put, it was about using the Rune Mechanical Armour to simultaneously tattoo the same rune on a pet beast¡¯s bones and skin. The energy would then be guided by the rune machinery to promote evolution. When Mo Lin initially proposed this operation, Professor Dong was somewhat surprised. But after seeing a successful case, he immediately agreed to the plan. However, until now, the problem of the energy flow between the double runes on the skin and bones had not been effectively resolved. Hence, they thought it would be a good idea to have Bai Qi take a look, hoping for an unexpected breakthrough. ¡°Reducing the impact of a creature¡¯s own energy flow by using two sets of runes?¡± After hearing Professor Dong¡¯s description, Bai Qi nodded slightly. He hadn¡¯t thought of this direction. Theoretically, it was indeed feasible. But it could only reduce some of the effects. If he encountered some creatures with more active energy attributes, the chances of failure were still high. Sure enough, just as the last rune was carved on the Arctic Ice Wolf under the device, the light of evolution flickered momentarily and then disappeared completely. ¡°It failed again.¡± Mo Lin sighed heavily. They had already had the mechanics team adjust the precision of the device to the highest level, and they carefully selected an Arctic Ice Wolf that was relatively calm in temperament and energy attribute. The process of applying the runes was more than meticulous, and there was not a single mistake. Yet despite this, they still couldn¡¯t succeed in evolution. ¡°We need to adjust the rune structure and device precision next.¡± While considering the data from the recent experiment, thinking about possible solutions, Mo Lin noticed Bai Qi outside the window. ¡°Bai Qi, when did you get here?¡± Expectation flashed in Mo Lin¡¯s eyes. Perhaps others couldn¡¯t solve the problem, but as the founder of two major projects, the Rune Evolution and the Rune Mechanical Armour, Bai Qi might really be able to solve this problem. ¡°Just got back from a mission and thought I¡¯d drop by.¡± Bai Qi glanced at the staff members who were comforting the Arctic Ice Wolf, which was somewhat fatigued from the failed evolution, and asked: ¡°Have you identified the reason for the failed evolution?¡± Mo Lin nodded and said: ¡°The energy flow is still too complex and cannot flow exactly along the route set by the rune structure. Although we have controlled the amount of energy input, the surge of energy during evolution still breaks through the runes, causing failure of evolution.¡± ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Bai Qi accepted the data from Mo Lin and found the results as Mo Lin described. ¡°I plan to gather more energy flow data from the Arctic Ice Wolves and then redesign the runes. Also, the operators of the Rune Mechanical Armour are also adjusting the device to improve its precision. This should increase the chance of success.¡± Mo Lin detailed his plan to Bai Qi, then waited expectantly for Bai Qi¡¯s feedback. ¡°Hmm, it¡¯s a good idea. If all goes well, it will indeed increase the success rate.¡± Bai Qi said: ¡°But you¡¯re not planning to explore every type of pet beast this way, are you?¡± ¡°Uh, isn¡¯t that what we¡¯re supposed to do?¡± Mo Lin looked at Bai Qi with confusion. Unlike the relatively simple energy operation of the Undead Department, even among flesh-and-blood creatures of similar attributes and race, there is a significant difference in their energy operation rhythms. This was also why the formulae for materials that can cause pet beasts to evolve were so valuable. After all, each was the product of countless time and resources spent on trial and error. ¡°Of course not. With over a thousand entries in the Pet Beast Illustrated Handbook, do you really think you can test them all in your lifetime?¡± ¡°Of course we can¡¯t do it all by ourselves. Once we prove that this method works, people will naturally carry out targeted research after we release it.¡± Mo Lin shook his head. They couldn¡¯t possibly complete such a large project with just their own efforts. Like the evolution rune of the Undead Department, already dozens of institutes were researching it under their authorization, and even more were likely doing so unofficially. ¡°That¡¯s still too troublesome.¡± Bai Qi quickly scanned through Mo Lin¡¯s experimental data. New ideas kept coming to him. When Bai Qi closed the materials, a bold idea emerged in his mind. ¡°The current problem is that the rune structure can¡¯t accurately guide the energy flow during a pet beast¡¯s evolution, resulting in damage to the structure, right? So let¡¯s not modify it artificially. Let the pet beast decide.¡± Mo Lin looked puzzled and asked: ¡°So, what do we do?¡± ¡°Simple, tattoo a full back!¡± Mo Lin still looked confused, but Professor Dong seemed to have grasped something. Seeing Bai Qi walking over to operate the device, he watched with a hint of admiration. Really getting old! Soon, Bai Qi brought out a rune structure so complex it was mind-boggling. In front of the stunned researchers, he began to lay out his plan. But the key was that many routes in this structure were redundant or duplicated. ¡°Bai Qi, with such a complex structure, I¡¯m afraid it would be hard for it to take effect?¡± Mo Lin took Bai Qi¡¯s design and scrutinized it, immediately voicing his doubts. He could naturally see that Bai Qi¡¯s plan was to merge the previous designs and add some lines. There were no significant improvements. Instead, the complexities might invalidate the array. ¡°We won¡¯t know till we try.¡± Bai Qi gave a slight smile, handed the design to an operator nearby, and said a few words. The light of understanding dawned on the operator who then replaced the Arctic Ice Wolf and began to operate the device. Upon observing this, Mo Lin curiously went closer. The mechanized arm was still doing the engraving, the rune energy being guided just as before, there was no difference. In fact, more effort was put into preventing the energy from flowing into the wrong places. ¡°Haven¡¯t you figured it out yet?¡± Seeing Mo Lin¡¯s confused appearance, Professor Dong approached, ¡°Bai Qi already said, since we can¡¯t consider every aspect, let¡¯s leave it to the pet beast to choose.¡± ¡°Choose by itself?¡± Even upon hearing this, Mo Lin was still puzzled. Just as he was about to ask, he saw a dazzling light suddenly burst out from within the operation room. The Light of Evolution! Could such a structure really be possible? Not only Bai Qi but also the surrounding researchers were looking at the evolving Arctic Ice Wolf in the operation room with shock written all over their faces. Bai Qi had just glanced at the problem that had been plaguing them for so long and resolved it? Could such a freakish person actually exist in the world? Quickly, the Light of Evolution dissipated, revealing a sturdily-built Arctic Ice Wolf King in front of everyone. It looked no different from a normally evolved Arctic Ice Wolf King. ¡°It really succeeded? Why¡­ that kind of rune structure¡­¡± Mo Lin looked at Bai Qi in surprise, wanting to know the secret. However, he saw that Bai Qi had already approached the operator, querying him about something. ¡°Are you sure you got everything on tape?¡± ¡°Confirmed.¡± The operator nodded his head, then projected a hologram. It was the rune structure drawn by Bai Qi. However, this hologram was clearly made from the previous experiment, voters could faintly make out a silhouette of the Arctic Ice Wolf while the representation of energy, a blue electric light, began to slowly move around on this projection. This was to simulate the energy flow during rune evolution ¡ª a technology that Mo Lin and the others had utilized quite a lot in their previous research. But they quickly spotted the difference. After the blue energy finally filled the main routes, the speed and quantity of the energy flow suddenly skyrocketed, forcibly breaking through the original flow path. That was it! That was the reason for their previous failures. They had modified countless versions for it but the situation continued to occur. Mo Lin stared intently at the hologram before him. He saw that after the energy had broken through the original path, it did not flow randomly. Instead, it flowed into those rune paths that he thought were useless. ¡°This¡­ this works too?¡± Seeing the rune structure that had expanded due to the energy surge, Mo Lin finally understood. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s better to create a clear path than a blockade. Instead of wasting time guessing where the energy will move during evolution, it¡¯s better to design several routes and let the energy choose itself. As long as the core route is maintained without error and the surging energy during evolution does not break the rune structure, it¡¯s good to go.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, ¡°But this design diagram indeed is a bit complex. We can conduct a few more experiments and simplify the structure appropriately. This might make the process more efficient.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Mo Lin continually nodded. Although there were still many unknown variables initially, this method indeed helped save a lot of time. Given sufficient successful examples, they might be able to find the most streamlined design. ¡°Congratulations, Bai Qi, for making yet another breakthrough.¡± Professor Dong revealed a sincere smile. The surrounding researchers had no objections when they heard the news and admired Bai Qi even more. ¡°No, no, I can¡¯t take the credit for this. I¡¯m only standing on the shoulders of giants.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi quickly waved his hands off. The rune evolution structure of flesh and blood creatures was much more complex compared to skeletal creatures. Had it not been for the extensive experimental data and structural information at his disposal, he wouldn¡¯t have come up with this method so easily. Moreover, he seemed to have thought of a way to merge flesh and machines. With this thought, Bai Qi didn¡¯t bother to continue the conversation and quickly left. ¡°Um, Professor Dong, what should we do now?¡± Mo Lin watched Bai Qi leave in astonishment and asked Professor Dong. Professor Dong adjusted his glasses, ¡°What to do? Continue researching the rune evolution pattern of other creatures; strive to find a universal evolution scheme for creatures of all departments earlier.¡± ¡°Uh, what about after we succeed?¡± ¡°After succeeding, of course, we apply for a patent, and then make it public. Remember to apply in the name of the project team.¡± ¡°But wouldn¡¯t Bai Qi¡­¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t Bai Qi a part of the project team?¡± ¡°I see!¡± Chapter 329 - Chapter 329: Chapter 325: Armament Evolution Chapter 329: Chapter 325: Armament Evolution Elf House. Zhuge Chen looked at Garulu, who was covered in runes, with some concern and said, ¡°Bai Qi, are you sure this will work?¡± Bai Qi nodded and replied, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the Rune Evolution Special Team has already tried it. This set of runes for the Arctic Ice Wolf can now guarantee stable evolution.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not talking about rune evolution, but this.¡± Zhuge Chen pointed to the new rune mechanical armour that Bai Qi had brought over and asked, ¡°Are you really sure that you can fuse machinery with flesh?¡± ¡°In theory, yes.¡± Bai Qi carefully checked the rune structure on Garulu¡¯s body and then fitted the redesigned Frozen Armor onto Garulu. An ice-blue light flickered, and the Frozen Armor was activated instantly, but nothing unusual happened. ¡°Schuck, how¡¯s the rune compatibility?¡± ¡°Compatibility is 99.8%, within the allowable range.¡± ¡°Good, then Delta, you prepare to inject the No. 5 compound. Schuck, keep an eye on the energy guidance.¡± (Understood.) Under the worried gaze of Zhuge Chen, the green potion was injected into the injection port of the Frozen Armor, and Schuck also activated the reserve energy inside the Frozen Armor. In a flash, a blue Evolution Light enveloped Garulu. ¡°Is this¡­ the evolution?¡± A look of astonishment spread across Zhuge Chen¡¯s face, apparently unable to comprehend Bai Qi¡¯s operation just now. ¡°Don¡¯t be surprised just yet, or you¡¯ll be out of emotions later.¡± A confident smile appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face as he looked at the completely stable Evolution Light surrounding Garulu. Finally, when the Evolution Light dispersed, a majestic Arctic Ice Wolf King appeared before them. Well, to be precise, it was not exactly an Arctic Ice Wolf King. Compared with its kin, Garulu was noticeably larger, and its mechanical armour and metal twin wings added a unique aesthetic to Garulu. ¡°Schuck, how¡¯s the fusion?¡± Seeing Garulu¡¯s successful evolution, Bai Qi immediately asked Schuck. In response, Schuck projected a hologram of Garulu. Schuck highlighted the points where the Frozen Armor contacted Garulu and said, ¡°The fusion is perfect. The Frozen Armor has completely merged with Garulu. It¡¯s no different from me.¡± ¡°We did it!¡± Bai Qi clenched his fist triumphantly. These past few days, he had been catching up on his Undead Department lessons during the day and had spent all his remaining time on research into the fusion of machine and flesh. His efforts had finally borne fruit. Garulu also sensed the changes in itself and tentatively issued a command to the Frozen Armor on its body. Wondrously, the Frozen Armor, which normally only reacted mechanically to its slight movements, now obeyed its every command. ¡°How did you manage to fuse machinery with flesh¡­ Bai Qi?¡± Zhuge Chen also got feedback from Garulu, and looking at the Frozen Armor that was now indistinguishable from the fur of Garulu, he couldn¡¯t help but praise. ¡°All thanks to evolution. I just moved some stuff.¡± Bai Qi laughed and explained, which only made Zhuge Chen more confused. Thanks to the research of the Rune Evolution Special Team, Bai Qi had an inspiration: a solution for the inability of the No. 5 compound to keep the fusion of machine and flesh for long. The method was simple ¨C two words: Evolution. Whether it was traditional evolution, rune evolution, or even Bai Qi¡¯s Evolution Egg, they could all merge pets with materials to form new life forms. As we all know, there is a wide variety of materials used for pet evolution: metals, plants, organs¡­ Varieties of different forms and attributes of materials can perfectly merge with pets under the coverage of Evolution Light. Recognizing this, Bai Qi made a slight modification to the research results of the Rune Evolution Special Team, using rune armor as an exoskeleton and adding No. 5 Compound to promote its fusion with flesh. Then, it was the Evolution Light triggered by Garulu¡¯s evolution that made the Frozen Armor fully merge with Garulu. Of course, before this, it was just Bai Qi¡¯s guess. This method was even more outlandish than the rune evolution he had researched through the skeleton soldiers. If it weren¡¯t for this successful example in front of him, Bai Qi would not have been so sure. ¡°You really are¡­ full of surprises~¡± Zhuge Chen looked at Bai Qi somewhat sentimentally, then a peculiar light erupted in his eyes. It was the unique glow of a businessman sniffing out a business opportunity. ¡°Bai Qi, you should go apply for a patent right away. A new way of evolution, I think both the Beast Masters, and Spirit Controllers, would thank you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sure, Rune Weaponry, and the No. 5 Compound you just used, will definitely be big sellers for the Federation in the future!¡± Seeing Zhuge Chen¡¯s excited expression, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help chuckling, but he didn¡¯t deny Zhuge Chen¡¯s words. ¡°By the way, have you thought of a name for this type of evolution?¡± ¡°Well¡­ since it includes rune mechanical armour during the evolution, let¡¯s call it Armament Evolution.¡± ¡­ Thirteenth Bureau. Buzzing¡­ Yi Yu pulled out his cell phone. Looking at the annotation ¡°Bai Qi,¡± the corners of his mouth curved slightly upward. ¡°Hello, this is Yi Yu.¡± ¡°Minister Yi, I¡¯ve been tinkering with something again. I might need your help connecting me with the patent office.¡± Yi Yu laughed, ¡°Are you talking about the biological side-plan for rune evolution? The special team already reported it. Even though it was submitted under the team¡¯s name, as the team leader, I think everyone would take notice.¡± ¡°Um, that¡¯s not it. I¡¯ve developed Flesh Fusion technology for machines. Professor Chu suggested I first report to the Thirteenth Bureau.¡± ¡°Machine Flesh Fusion technology? That indeed does need reporting. I¡¯ll head to the patent office later.¡± ¡°Er, one more thing.¡± Yi Yu paused and then continued, ¡°Do you have other research too?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s the project involves both Rune Mechanical Armament and Rune Evolution. Professor Chu wanted to ask if it should be counted under Rune Department or Mechanical Engineering Department patents.¡± After hearing this, Yi Yu finally understood, ¡°Are you saying that the fusion of machine and flesh will cause an evolution?¡± ¡°Well, strictly speaking, it¡¯s the evolution that prompts the fusion of machine and flesh. But since after evolution it would be a half-machine, half-organic lifeform, I guess it could be said that way.¡± Yi Yu nodded, ¡°I understand. Send the data over and I will handle it.¡± ¡°Thank you, Minister Yi.¡± Bai Qi hung up the phone. Professor Chu, full of anticipation on his face, immediately approached. ¡°So, what did the Thirteenth Bureau say? Will it be classified under machinery or runes?¡± ¡°Er¡­ they didn¡¯t say.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, ¡°I personally believe it should be half and half.¡± ¡°That¡¯s impossible!¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s demeanor, Professor Chu was so furious that his beard quivered. ¡°The core of the Machine Flesh Fusion lies in allowing organic beings to employ Mechanical Engineering equipment, of course, it should be classified under the Mechanical Engineering patent! And, the instruments to draw runes are made by machines, right?¡± ¡°Cough¡­ but without invoking rune evolution the mechanical armament and flesh cannot integrate, right? By the way, the No. 5 Compound used in the process is also biological side-result, so it should be counted as three parts.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Professor Chu was about to pop his eyeballs. But in the end, he hoisted the white flag and sighed helplessly. ¡°Actually, Professor Chu, it doesn¡¯t need to be such a big deal, after all, I¡¯m still a student of Mechanical Weaponry and Armor.¡± Seeing Professor Chu¡¯s reaction, Bai Qi comforted him, ¡°Also, I¡¯ve noticed that the Rune Evolution Special Team and the Rune Mechanical Armament Group have been cooperating quite closely. Isn¡¯t it far more convenient if they are integrated?¡± ¡°Work together with the Rune Department? Impossible, absolutely impossible! I¡¯m not going to collaborate with Old Lady Dong.¡± Without any hesitation, Professor Chu declined and the reason made Bai Qi clutch his stomach in laughter. ¡°If the Machine Flesh Fusion is classified under rune evolution system, I won¡¯t be responsible.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Professor Chu¡¯s face changed immediately, ¡°That can¡¯t happen. It¡¯s an evolution caused by Mechanical Weaponry. It must be classified under the Mechanical Department.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a cooperation, I¡¯ll go and find Old Lady Dong. They have Rune Evolution, and we also have Armament Evolution. Who¡¯s afraid who!¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll notify Professor Dong right away.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately revealed a smug smile. Only then did Chu realize that he seemed to have been played by Bai Qi. Wanting to renege, he found that Bai Qi had already sneaked away. ¡°This sneaky boy, becoming more and more crafty.¡± Professor Chu shook his head. Thinking about the impending cooperation with the Rune Department, a strange expression unconsciously appeared on his face. ¡°By the way, Professor Chu, if this can be classified under the Mechanical Department, won¡¯t you have to teach me Endless Material Science? Um, Professor Chu, why is your face so red? Are you feeling unwell?¡± ¡°Get out of here!¡± ¡°Got it!¡± ¡­ The Thirteenth Bureau. Director¡¯s Office. Looking at the material sent by Yi Yu, a brilliant smile appeared on Wang Jian¡¯s face. ¡°Armament Evolution, I didn¡¯t expect this lad had such a thought.¡± Yi Yu said, ¡°Even I didn¡¯t expect Bai Qi would think of using this method to promote the integration of machines and flesh.¡± ¡°Zhao Futu is really lucky, by the way, has the Research Department tried it?¡± ¡°Yes, they have tried it. It¡¯s feasible and theoretically, it could be spread universally.¡± Wang Jian nodded, ¡°Then let¡¯s get the patent office to register it, and inform Wuhou Corporation to expedite the expansion of the production line. I want all non-Mechanical troops in the Federation to universally adopt Armament Evolution.¡± ¡°Alright, but Director, do we need to create an alternative again?¡± ¡°No need, just use Bai Qi¡¯s name. Let the Association worry about the debt.¡± Understanding what he meant, Yi Yu turned and left. ¡°Rune Evolution, Armament Evolution¡­ The new era of the Federation is really about to come.¡± Wang Jian picked up the documents again, and a brief moment of relief flashed across between his eyebrows. Finally, the future of the Federation could be handed over to these youngsters. Chapter 330 - Chapter 330: Chapter 326: Slaying Ferocious Beasts, Snatching Skills! Chapter 330: Chapter 326: Slaying Ferocious Beasts, Snatching Skills! Bai Villa. ¡°Thunder!¡± A Lightning Rat, entirely encased in yellow armor, was excitedly releasing boundless energy in the courtyard, leaving burnt marks everywhere. The beast sparring with the Lightning Rat was Bai Qiucha¡¯s Bone Dragon. ¡°Armament Evolution, sometimes I really wonder how your brain is structured, Bai Qi. You multitask so much yet you never lag in any of them.¡± Bai Qiucha watched the Lightning Rat and Bone Dragon frolicking below and couldn¡¯t help but sigh. If the Lightning Rat was just a pet to him before, it was now a beast with considerable strength. At least, Bai Qiucha could no longer withstand the Lightning Rat¡¯s thunderbolts. ¡°Like I¡¯ve said before, I¡¯m merely assembling other people¡¯s research. The credit isn¡¯t all mine. And speaking of achievements, you¡¯re the one who¡¯s overdoing it.¡± Bai Qi pouted, ¡°The youngest Fifth Stage Beastmaster in Federation history, student Bai Qiucha~¡± ¡°If other people knew about someone¡¯s speed of advancement, they probably wouldn¡¯t pay attention to me anymore.¡± Bai Qiucha gave a bitterly helpless smile. Although he was indeed the youngest Fifth Stage Beastmaster in the Federation¡¯s history, compared to Bai Qi, who reached Fifth Stage within months, it was nothing much. ¡°Oh right, did the teacher say when he¡¯s coming back?¡± Bai Qi stretched lazily. A few days ago, Professor Chu had given him Endless Material Science, so he had been studying new mechanical materials with Schuck for the past few days and hadn¡¯t had a good rest. ¡°Should be soon. This morning, I got a call from dad saying he¡¯d be here by noon, so he should be here in a while.¡± Bai Qiucha asked, ¡°I heard from Brother Luo that you¡¯ve trained your second king-level creature? When shall we have a fight?¡± ¡°Uh, let¡¯s wait a bit longer. A fight between Fifth Stage monarch-level creatures would cause too much damage. I¡¯m afraid that President Qin might beat me to death.¡± As a former emperor-level creature, Bone Dragon¡¯s advancements became increasingly exaggerated with Bai Qiucha¡¯s level ups. Almost as soon as Bai Qiucha reached the fifth stage, Bone Dragon reached the highest of the two levels. Such treatment of recalling a large memory, was only afforded to Cha within the entire Federation. Fighting such a beast, Bai Qi estimated that even Alpha would need to use all its strength. If they tore up the Federation Association building in Gusu City, President Qin wouldn¡¯t let him off easily. Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s explanation, Bai Qiucha was somewhat confused but didn¡¯t insist. Moments later, when he saw a fast-approaching dark shadow in the sky outside the window, his eyes immediately lit up. ¡°Dad¡¯s back!¡± As soon as he¡¯d spoken, the Jiuyou Darkbird, carrying Bai Heguang, landed in the courtyard. The Lightning Rat, who was previously in high spirits, instantly hid inside Bone Dragon¡¯s body upon sensing the terrifying aura from the Jiuyou Darkbird. It peered cautiously through the gaps of the skeleton at the man and the bird. ¡°Dad.¡± ¡°Teacher.¡± Bai Qiucha and Bai Qi came to the courtyard in succession and greeted Bai Heguang. ¡°Mm.¡± Bai Heguang nodded, glanced at the Bone Dragon to the side, and said, ¡°Has it reached the fifth stage? Not bad, but you shouldn¡¯t forget to familiarize yourself with the talent of a Soul Communicator. Otherwise, even if you ascend to Legend, relying solely on one beast won¡¯t be enough.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, seemingly accustomed to Bai Heguang¡¯s instructional style upon their meeting and Bai Qi secretly felt sympathy on one side. No wonder he¡¯s the youngest Fifth Stage Beastmaster. This family atmosphere is brutal. ¡°And Bai Qi, how have your Beastmaster training been recently?¡± However, before Bai Qi could gloat for long, Bai Heguang shifted focus to him. ¡°Uh, I haven¡¯t slacked off.¡± Under Bai Heguang¡¯s scrutinizing gaze, Bai Qi conscientiously summoned all five of his pets. Gamma and Delta didn¡¯t show any significant changes. As for Alpha, who had comprehended another Transcendent Skill, and the Husky who was gradually assimilating the Guardian of the Underworld¡¯s legacy, their auras were noticeably different. However, if anyone were the most flamboyant, it had to be the Bug Grass. The environment instantly warmed up upon Bug Grass¡¯ appearance, and under the reflections of the noonday sun, the Bug Grass seemed like a mini Sun, spreading warm rays of light. Two colorful tentacles above its head added some color to the luminescence. Passive Transcendent Skill: Sun Wheel. As the bloodline skill of the Sun Beetle, unless suppressed by the Bug Grass, Sun Wheel would activate automatically upon exposure to sunlight. A sunny day is one of its basic effects. ¡°Is this the pet which absorbed the shell of the Sun Beetle?¡± Bai Heguang glanced at the Bug Grass and said, ¡°A Mythical Species, worth developing carefully.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Bai Qi nodded. The advantages of Mythical Species were well-known. His pets were all unusual, otherwise, anyone else would directly train the Bug Grass as the main pet. ¡°I will be on vacation in Gusu City for a month and will oversee your training.¡± Bai Heguang took out a taskboard and handed it to Bai Qi, saying, ¡°This board lists the active ferocious beasts around Gusu City and several neighboring cities. Eliminate them one by one following the order I¡¯ve set. If you complete ahead of time, come to me to get the remaining tasks.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll leave as soon as I get things in order.¡± As Bai Qi was about to leave after taking the taskboard, Bai Heguang waved his hand signaling him to wait. ¡°Leave your main pet Alpha with me during this period. Jiuyou will train it. I¡¯ll return it to you before I leave.¡± ¡°Leave Alpha behind?¡± Bai Qi paused at the thought, recalling that Bai Heguang had indeed mentioned training Alpha to control the Power of Death. After some hesitation, he nodded. ¡°Then I¡¯ll trouble you, Professor.¡± Even though he missed the Evolution Egg for a month, which might cause Alpha to lag behind in its race value, if it could proficiently control the Power of Death, it would not be a disadvantage. ¡°Hmm.¡± Bai Heguang nodded, saying, ¡°You don¡¯t have to rush to embark on your journey. Most of these ferocious beasts live far from the cities, and their environments are complex. It would be best to fully understand the information before setting off.¡± ¡°Thank you for the reminder, Professor. I will keep that in mind.¡± Bai Heguang gave Bai Qi a few more words of advice before turning and returning to the house. Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha exchanged a glance and decided not to disturb him further. Even though Bai Heguang hid it well, Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha still detected his fatigue. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have taken a month-long rest this time. ¡°Then I¡¯ll head back first, I¡¯ll come by again another day.¡± After instructing Alpha briefly, Bai Qi gave Bai Qiucha a salute and then briskly walked away. Fittingly, during his unanticipated two-day rest, he had been longing to get out and stretch his legs, and lo and behold, he was served on a platter. The beasts chosen by Bai Heguang would certainly not be weak, and he expected the materials extracted from them would not be of low quality either. ¡°Finally, I can improve the Skill Atlas again~¡± Bai Qi was eager to start and quickly began examining the data on the task board. Kill ferocious beasts, Obtain Skills! ¡­ In the outskirts of Langya City. Bai Qi lay comfortably on a reclining chair, enjoying the kebabs handed to him by Gamma while checking the current state of his four pets. Meanwhile, alongside him, Gamma was deftly extracting valuable resources from a Lord-level Faceless Spider. ¡°Schuck, how many ferocious beasts have we cleared up to now?¡± ¡°We¡¯ve completed 11 Lord-level beasts, nine more to go, and no King-level beasts yet, five more to go.¡± Schuck quickly updated the progress and casually projected a map in the air, saying, ¡°Next target, King-level ferocious beast, Desolate Ghost Frog King, habitat, Black Nightmare Swamp, fifty-seven kilometers from here.¡± ¡°Finally, a King-level creature?¡± Bai Qi perked up. Bai Heguang must have considered the increasing difficulty and the distance when planning his route, so Bai Qi didn¡¯t want to waste time taking a detour and went straightforwardly. Perhaps Bai Heguang took into account that Bai Qi¡¯s main pet, Alpha, was not present, so the creatures Bai Qi encountered at first were all Lord creatures. It was more than halfway through now that the first King appeared. ¡°Come on, show me what nature it is. I might be able to burst out some decent skills.¡± Although he found useful materials in the first eleven Lord beasts, apart from a few used to upgrade the vine worms¡¯ skills, there were no skills Bai Qi liked, so he planned to exchange some materials that only enhance basic attributes when he returned. Pets have limited energy. Even with the help of the vine¡¯s dreamland to enhance skill proficiency, Bai Qi still didn¡¯t like wasting energy on ordinary skills. In the past, he was just a gambler, but now, with the Skill Atlas and the Material Atlas guiding development, of course, he needed to have some ambitions. [Name]: Desolate Ghost Frog King. [Nature]: Super Energy Series. [Bloodline Level]: Low rank King. [Introduction]: Prefers to live in the cold swamp area, with souls teeming around their bodies. It is said that these souls are the remaining spirits of its prey. ¡­ ¡°Um, abilities leaning towards the souls of the dead? That¡¯s a win this round.¡± Looking at the introduction of the Desolate Ghost Frog King, Bai Qi grinned. Same as the low-level kings, Jerry¡¯s suppression of spirits of the dead was nearly excessive. Even if the power of the wild beasts outstrips ordinary pets, it would only require a bit more effort. ¡°Minions, pack up, prepare to set off.¡± Bai Qi finished the last skewer in his hand, pointed forward, and said, ¡°Target, Black Nightmare Swamp!¡± ¡°My lord, may I request to return to the Beast Control Space for a rest?¡± The dark vine somewhat timidly swayed its colorful tentacles and said, ¡°After fighting continuously with eleven Lord-level beasts, I¡¯m really quite tired.¡± ¡°Tired?¡± Bai Qi glanced at the high sun overhead and curled his lips. Even if it¡¯s just an excuse, find a better reason. With the Sun Wheel, the vine¡¯s daytime endurance is in no way weaker Gamma. When Bai Qi gave him a suspicious look, the dark vine finally revealed the truth. ¡°In fact, I once had a bit of a feud with this Desolate Ghost Frog King ¡­¡± ¡°Tell the truth.¡± ¡°I, the body of the Spirit Devouring Vine, was almost eaten by the Desolate Ghost Frog King.¡± ¡°Tsk¡­ Coincidentally, congratulations, your chance for revenge has arrived.¡± Chapter 331 - Chapter 331: Chapter 327: Dry Pot Desolate Ghost Frog? Chapter 331: Chapter 327: Dry Pot Desolate Ghost Frog? Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, the caterpillar unintentionally shivered, saying, ¡°Boss, I¡¯m not the type to hold grudges, so why don¡¯t we forget about it¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s not acceptable; this is a mission our teacher assigned; it must be completed.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi shook his head and said, ¡°Besides, you¡¯ve fought all the way here; what more do you have to fear?¡± Although the Lord Creatures they¡¯d encountered on the way were not low-levelled, both Husky and Gamma showed little interest. Although Delta acted impartially, once Delta had instantaneously annihilated a fifth stage Lord, Bai Qi didn¡¯t allow him to make a move again. The teacher had sent him to kill ferocious beasts to train the team¡¯s creatures, knocking them out one by one didn¡¯t have much of a training effect on them. Because of this, Bai Qi handed over all ten of the subsequent Lord creatures to the caterpillar, who currently had the weakest combat power in the team. Initially, the caterpillar was somewhat flustered, but with the powerful recovery power and attributes brought about by the Sun Wheel, the caterpillar quickly adapted to this rhythm of combat, achieving considerable improvement. [Name]: Dream-eating Vine (Epsilon) [Nature]: Insect (Mythical Species) Plant Symbiosis [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord [Growth Level]: Four Stage Four Level [Skills]: Sun Wheel (Transcendent£­Proficient), Soul Eating (Super£­Perfection), Parasitism (High Level£­Perfection), Dream Creation (Super£­Perfection), Entering Dreams (High Level£­Perfection), Deep Sleep (High Level£­Perfection), Imprisonment (High Level£­Skilled) [Energy Value]: 2E10 million dollars [Condition]: Evolvable ¡­ [Skill Name]: Deep Sleep [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Introduction]: Control Skill, can make the target enter a deep sleep state via pollen or sound, unless it possesses an extremely strong will, it¡¯ll be very difficult to resist this hypnotic effect. ¡­ [Skill Name]: Imprisonment [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Introduction]: Control Skill, the enemy can be trapped in a temporarily frozen state via contact. ¡­ Even though Bai Qi wasn¡¯t particularly impressed by most of the resources, he still selected some and upgraded the caterpillar¡¯s two mid-level skills to high-level ones. Although their functionalities didn¡¯t change much, their effects significantly improved. However, King-level creatures were different. There was a decent probability of obtaining mythical resources ¨C undoubtedly a super skill. Even if you don¡¯t like it, an equivalent exchange wouldn¡¯t be a loss. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s persistence, the caterpillar didn¡¯t refute him further. After all, the Boss probably wouldn¡¯t make it confront a King-level creature alone, right? ¡­ The Black Nightmare Swamp, located to the west of Langya City, was named for its perennial lack of sunlight and the frequent activities of soul race creatures. The most famous of these were the Desolate Ghost Frogs scattered throughout the swamp. ¡°Tsk tsk¡­Gamma, do you think this Desolate Ghost Frog is edible?¡± Bai Qi picked up a Desolate Ghost Frog that was completely mired in caterpillar¡¯s dreamland. Looking at its plump body, he couldn¡¯t help but ask. Thunk thunk thunk. (Master, I researched this. Although the Desolate Ghost Frog is ugly, it tastes quite good. How do you want to cook it, master?) ¡°Hmm ¨C let¡¯s have dry pot then.¡± Bai Qi handed the Desolate Ghost Frog to Gamma and then looked at Husky, asking, ¡°How¡¯s it going? Did you find the location of the Desolate Ghost Frog King yet?¡± Woof woof! (Human, this place stinks. I don¡¯t want to look.) Beta showed a face full of disgust, and Schuck also shook his head, saying, ¡°The Desolate Ghost Frog King should be hiding under the swamp. The magnetic fields of the Black Nightmare Swamp are unique; I can¡¯t pinpoint its location yet.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Bai Qi frowned slightly. The Black Nightmare Swamp was extensive, and if they started looking for places blindly like headless flies, who knew if they could complete the mission before the teacher¡¯s vacation was over. ¡°Stupid dog, start looking for it. Otherwise, I¡¯ll throw you into the swamp.¡± Bai Qi pulled Beta, asking it to start working. However, Beta showed a death-or-glory resistance. It didn¡¯t even bother to stick out its nose or open its eyes. This place really stung the eyes. ¡°I¡¯ve found its location.¡± At that moment, Jerry suddenly spoke, pointing to the depths of the swamp, saying, ¡°I can sense a powerful soul entity over there. It should be the Desolate Ghost Frog King.¡± ¡°Good job. Jerry is more reliable.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s go. We¡¯re setting off.¡± Woof woof! (This place stinks too much. I feel like even my spirit power will be polluted. I won¡¯t go in there even if I die.) Seeing that Bai Qi was serious about going in, Beta showed complete resistance. Its claws dug firmly into the ground, and it refused to let go. They all come from a single consciousness, so why is there such a great difference? However, the environment of the Black Nightmare Swamp is indeed somewhat poor. Bai Qi surveyed the nearly zero-visibility Black Nightmare Swamp in front of him, grabbed the somewhat shrinking bug grass, and said, ¡°It¡¯s your turn to shine.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The bug grass reluctantly agreed. It flew up into the air with its wings, exposing the Sun Wheel on its back to the sunlight without reservation. Instantaneously, the Sun Wheel on the bug grass¡¯s back radiated brilliantly. The bug¡¯s body became like a second sun, dispelling the darkness within the Black Nightmare Swamp. As a Transcendent Skill, the Sun Wheel not only enhanced the attributes of the bug grass but also had the ability to change the surrounding weather. Of course, only to sunny conditions. Quack! Quack! Quack! The Desolate Ghost Frogs, that liked living in darkness, were suddenly bathed in sunlight. They immediately let out a series of mournful sounds, hopping and jumping towards the depths of the swamp. But before they got far, Gamma caught them one by one. The master had said he wanted a dry pot of Desolate Ghost Frogs, he couldn¡¯t possibly prepare enough. Under the influence of the bug grass¡¯s sunshine effect, the Black Nightmare Swamp experienced rare sunlight, and even the stench had decreased somewhat. Awoo! Awoo! (Finally, saved! I almost thought I was going to be suffocated here¡­) Beta exhaled heavily, with a look of having narrowly escaped death on his face. He looked upset at Schuck and Jerry. Since he had comprehended Insight into Everything, his perception ability had become stronger. Even without activating a skill, his sense of smell was quite sensitive. In the Black Nightmare Swamp, which has been a harsh environment for who knows how long, it was torture to even breathe. The most unbearable thing for Beta was that, even though they came from the same body, these two divided consciousnesses could not sense his pain at all. After all, you can¡¯t expect a machine and a member of the undead to discuss whether this place stinks or not, right? ¡°Now that it doesn¡¯t stink anymore, hurry up and find the exact location of the Ghost Frog King.¡± Awoo? (But it¡¯s already here, isn¡¯t it?) As soon as he finished speaking, Schuck and Jerry both went on alert at once, clearly they had sensed something too. Gamma and Delta immediately moved to Bai Qi¡¯s side, protecting him. Quack! An earth-shaking croak came from underground, causing the swamp beneath their feet to explode. A giant ghost frog with a ferocious face jumped out of it. But the target of the Ghost Frog King was not Bai Qi, but the bug grass that was releasing sunlight in the air. Good boy, with such a clear target, what grudge is this exactly? Delta agilely moved Bai Qi out of the path of the Ghost Frog King, while Gamma transformed into a diamond wall, blocking any flying swamp dirt. As for Jerry, he directly took control of the body, ready to rescue the bug grass. ¡°Jerry, stop. Let the bug grass try first.¡± Jerry paused at his words, watching the bug grass running hell-for-leather away from the Ghost Frog King after dodging its surprise attack, he did not move again. Although the bug grass was just a high-grade lord, and there was a huge difference between it and the lower king-level Ghost Frog King. But at present, it seemed that the Ghost Frog King was having a hard time catching the bug grass. Mythical bloodline, it really is powerful! Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, while the bug grass was in despair. It wanted to ask Bai Qi for help, but the Ghost Frog King behind it did not give it a chance. Its crimson tongue, like a sharp arrow, kept attacking the bug grass. Thinking about what would happen to Itself if it was hit by that crimson tongue, the bug grass spared no effort, the light from its Sun Wheel on its back shone to the extreme, and it finally got rid of the Ghost Frog King behind it. ¡°Boss, you¡¯re not really planning to let me deal with the king ferocious beast, are you? I¡¯m just a weak lord creature¡­¡± The bug grass looked miserable and asked Bai Qi for help. However, Bai Qi¡¯s face showed a bright smile, and he said, ¡°Of course not, our spirits are with you, um, the Ghost Frog King has caught up, you better run.¡± ¡°Boss¡­¡± The bug grass was stunned. Seeing Bai Qi and the other pets like Husky quietly distancing themselves, it had no choice but to flap its wings and fly into the sky. However, the Ghost Frog King seemed to have noticed the bug grass¡¯s plan. The moment the bug grass changed its flight direction, the strong four limbs of the Ghost Frog King forced ahead. It came to the front of the bug grass and snapped at the bug grass. At that moment, the Ghost Frog King¡¯s movement suddenly froze. Although it quickly returned to normal, the bug grass took this opportunity to escape, leaving a dazzling rainbow light behind, like a rainbow crossing the Black Nightmare Swamp. And the Ghost Frog King, after absorbing a lot of rainbow light, was obviously affected, staggering like a drunkard. But it was only a moment before it recovered its normal state. Imprisonment, Deep Sleep. The effect of these two abnormal states was quite negligible to the Ghost Frog King, which was proficient in similar abilities. Quack Quack! The Ghost Frog King croaked, and suddenly several wraiths came out from around its body, rushing towards the bug grass. The frog¡¯s cheeks were bulging at the same time, obviously summoning something. The bug grass didn¡¯t expect the Ghost Frog King to pull such a move. It was entangled by the wraiths, and before it could shake them off, it heard a massive rumble from below¡ªa poisonous gas-filled air cannon shot out from the hands of the Ghost Frog King and came right in front of the bug grass. Boom! The poisonous gas cannon exploded, the great power obliterated the wraiths with it, and the bug grass was instantly enveloped in black smoke. Quack Quack! Seeing this creature that once tried to parasitize it was obliterated by it, the Ghost Frog King croaked happily a few times, then turned its attention toward one side, planning to devastate Bai Qi and others. But somehow, Bai Qi and the others had already disappeared. Chapter 332 - Chapter 332: Chapter 328: The Nightmare of Cordyceps Chapter 332: Chapter 328: The Nightmare of Cordyceps Ribbit? The Desolate Ghost Frog King tilted his head curiously, just when he was about to search around, the poisonous gas above him suddenly surged violently. By the time it stopped transforming, it had turned into a figure resembling the Death God, clad in a black robe, and wielding a sickle. If Bai Heguang was present, he would definitely recognize that this Death God¡¯s appearance was almost identical to his Blood Scythe Wraith, except for the fact that this Death God was slightly smaller, which from a distance, made it look somewhat adorable. Nightmare Death God, a semi-finished product of the Cordyceps replicating the Blood Scythe Wraith. Upon seeing the Nightmare Death God¡¯s emergence, the Desolate Ghost Frog King seemed to realize something. He gasped heavily, launching another round of poisonous gas cannon. However, the Nightmare Death God did not fear this. It let the poisonous gas cannon pass through its body and rushed towards the Desolate Ghost Frog King, brandishing its similarly small sickle. Upon seeing this, the Desolate Ghost Frog King immediately altered his tactics, opening his mouth and spewing out a stream of black mucus. Before it even hit the ground, the mucus turned into countless lost souls targeting the Nightmare Death God. But the Nightmare Death God seemed to be only an illusion, with both the poisonous gas cannon and the lost souls moving right through its body, allowing it to watch as the Nightmare Death God reached the face of the Desolate Ghost Frog King and swung its sickle at him. Ribbit! A surge of excruciating pain instantly shot through the Desolate Ghost Frog King¡¯s mind. The once teasing attitude of the Desolate Ghost Frog King was instantly replaced by a provoked beastliness as it instinctively snapped at the Nightmare Death God, yet still ended up going right through it. But after all, the Desolate Ghost Frog King was still a king-level creature. It opened its mouth and absorbed the lost souls back again. But unlike usual, the souls weren¡¯t stored in its cheeks. It chewed them twice and then swallowed them directly. Then, a soul-piercing cry came from the mouth of the Desolate Ghost Frog King. The Nightmare Death God, which was continuously inflicting damage on the Desolate Ghost Frog King, was also impacted and was actually dispersed. And as the Nightmare Death God disappeared, the surrounding environment instantly changed. However, it wasn¡¯t the familiar Black Nightmare Swamp that the Desolate Ghost Frog King recognized, but a pure white surgical table. Next to the operating table was an Ancestral Beast dressed in a white coat and holding a scalpel, walking towards him with a creepy smile. ¡°Yo, a rare specimen, let me slice a few pieces for research.¡± Ribbit, ribbit! Although the Desolate Ghost Frog King couldn¡¯t understand what the Ancestral Beast was saying, it still sensed the threat from the scalpel and emitted another low cry. The Ancestral Beast and the strange room disappeared suddenly. The Desolate Ghost Frog King croaked disdainfully a few times, preparing to find the Cordyceps to obliterate it completely. However, he found that his surroundings were still not the Black Nightmare Swamp; instead, it was a kitchen filled with all kinds of utensils. And he was being soaked in a huge soup pot. Beside the pot, a slime monster wearing a white chef¡¯s hat and holding several utensils, including a pot stirrer and a fork, was looking at him with anticipation. The look in its eyes was no different from when it was looking at food. ¡°Tell me, what dish do you want to be made into?¡± Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit! Upon seeing this, the Desolate Ghost Frog King used another low cry to break the illusion again. This time, it did not let down its guard but vigilantly scanned the surrounding environment. As expected, it was still not home to his nest, but a strange and peculiar research room. Facing him was a double-headed wolf looking at him curiously. ¡°You are very valuable for research, lie down obediently.¡± Ribbit!!! After encountering three strange pets in a row, even the slow-witted Desolate Ghost Frog King knew he was being played. He roared full force, tearing the dreamland instantly. Through some gaps, he could vaguely see the Black Nightmare Swamp outside. Under this kind of soul impact, the dreamland of the Cordyceps was about to be broken. However, before the Desolate Ghost Frog King could rejoice, streaks of black mist suddenly emerged from those cracks, slowly converging into a Crystal Skeleton wielding a black long sword. ¡°Fight, or die!¡± Ribbit! The dreamland shattered again, and this time, no new creatures appeared, only the Nightmare Death God that had been shattered into pieces by it at the beginning. This time, the Nightmare Death God seemed to be much larger than before. Though bewildered, the somewhat weary Desolate Ghost Frog King still shattered the Nightmare Death God. Immediately following, there was that Ancestral Beast fond of dissection, the chef slime monster, the investigator double-headed wolf, and the battle-crazed Crystal Skeleton¡­ The seemingly endless cycle began to tire the Desolate Ghost Frog King, while the Nightmare Death God grew larger and larger, gradually surpassing the Desolate Ghost Frog King. ¡°Hehehe¡­ let me reap your soul¡­¡± The Cordyceps, now transformed into the Nightmare Death God, looked at the visibly weary Desolate Ghost Frog King below it. Its initial fear completely vanished, replaced by boundless confidence. It swung its sickle and struck at the Desolate Ghost Frog King. Ribbit! This time, the Desolate Ghost Frog King could not shatter the Nightmare Death God, a being born from its endless fear. It could only watch helplessly as the Nightmare Death God cut a deep wound on its body. The intense pain made it let out a sky-shattering roar. The Black Nightmare Swamp. Bai Qi held a sunflower seed in his hand, watching the eager Cordyceps hover around the sleeping Desolate Ghost Frog King, continuously sprinkling sleeping pollen over it, and nodded slightly. ¡°A king-level creature has fallen for it. Should I say that the Cordyceps are too strong, or the Desolate Ghost Frog King is too weak?¡± Hearing this, Jerry glanced at the Sun Wheel on the Cordyceps, constantly absorbing sunlight, and said: ¡°The bloodline of the Sun Beetle hasn¡¯t fully awakened yet, but after all, it¡¯s a mythical species, so the effects of the same skills are different.¡± ¡°However, didn¡¯t you, Jerry, help out earlier? Otherwise, it shouldn¡¯t have been so easy to hypnotize the Desolate Ghost Frog.¡± Bai Qi looked at Jerry with a smile, and Jerry didn¡¯t hide it and simply nodded his head. ¡°It was just something I did on a whim.¡± ¡°I see. But it doesn¡¯t matter. As long as Epsilon gains confidence, it¡¯s okay. It¡¯s really disgraceful that a Mythical Symbiotic Species is always so fearful.¡± ¡°But why hasn¡¯t this guy parasitized yet? If it wakes up later, it won¡¯t be so easy to hypnotize it again.¡± Awo? (But why do I feel that the big frog is about to wake up?) As soon as the words left his mouth, the Desolate Ghost Frog suddenly woke up, followed by a roar of rage. The originally delighted Bug Grass was startled and quickly distanced itself from the Desolate Ghost Frog. The intense pain of the soul caused the Desolate Ghost Frog to break free from its deep sleep. The anger meter was instantly maxed out, and a dense force field was immediately diffused, directly enveloping the Bug Grass. ¡°Boss, save me!¡± The Bug Grass was full of regret at this moment. It was too busy constructing endless dreams to erode the Desolate Ghost Frog¡¯s spirit and missed the chance to take up residence in the Desolate Ghost Frog¡¯s body. Now it had gone too far. ¡°Really, speak of the devil.¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi helplessly shook his head, while Jerry had rushed out. The Judgment Scale immediately unfolded, and the force field immediately penetrated into the field of the Desolate Ghost Frog. Against Jerry¡¯s sudden attack, the already mentally and physically exhausted Desolate Ghost Frog had hardly any resistance and had its soul deeply invaded by the power of judgment. The scale tipped, and strands of black air emerged from the Judgment Scale, continuously entering the body of the Desolate Ghost Frog. The formerly intimidating Desolate Ghost Frog had its force field shattered and its condition worsen spectacularly after these black auras invaded it. Curse: Weakness. ¡°Epsilon, you handle the rest.¡± Looking at the Desolate Ghost Frog whose spirit and physique had entered a state of dual weakness, Jerry didn¡¯t seem to want to strike the final blow, but signaled for Bug Grass to step forward. ¡°Me?¡± The Bug Grass asked uncertainly. But, seeing Jerry nod, it quickly became excited again. Its wings flapped as it landed on the Desolate Ghost Frog. Its sharp mouthparts pierced through the skin of the Desolate Ghost Frog directly and skillfully moved towards the central structure. Croak!!! The intense pain caused the Desolate Ghost Frog to scream, but its weak body made it difficult for it to move, let alone resist. It could only give out screams of sorrow on the spot. At last, the cries of the Desolate Ghost Frog subsided. Bug Grass, with a satisfied look crawled out of the body of the Desolate Ghost Frog. Looking at the huge frog corpse below it, it seemed to still be savoring it. The central structure of a King-level creature was definitely a great tonic for it. After complete digestion, it might be able to level up directly. Bai Qi approached Bug Grass and asked, ¡°How does it feel to defeat your archenemy?¡± ¡°Thank you, boss, I feel much more relaxed.¡± Bug Grass was full of gratitude, but before it could flatter a few words, it was punched on the head by Bai Qi. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you parasitize sooner just now? Don¡¯t you know that being frightened while dreaming will wake him up?¡± ¡°I was wrong. I will definitely learn my lesson from this and not make the same mistake again!¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s reprimand, Bug Grass immediately admitted fault, acknowledging his mistake without hesitation. If those initial dreams were to erode the will of the Desolate Ghost Frog and avoid waking it up while it¡¯s parasitizing, the subsequent infinite loop operation was purely because he was having too much fun. ¡°Hmm.¡± Seeing Bug Grass admitting his mistake, Bai Qi nodded. In fact, he also knew Bai Qi¡¯s idea. Regardless of Jerry¡¯s help and the bonus from the Mythical Species bloodline, it was difficult for a high-ranking lord to trap a King-level creature in a dream. Bug Grass had done a very good job trapping it this far and wearing out the Desolate Ghost Frog. However, Bug Grass lacked direct offensive abilities. If it faced an opponent like Husky, it might not be able to maximize its effects. After going back to headquarters and consulting with Nicholas, we¡¯ll see what changes will occur after fusion with the Green Dragon¡¯s Scales. ¡°Speaking of which, what dream did you mold after all? What I showed you shouldn¡¯t affect a wild Ferocious Beast like the Desolate Ghost Frog, right?¡± Bai Qi looked at Bug Grass curiously, while Gamma and Delta who were processing the Desolate Ghost Frog¡¯s corpse also paused and looked curiously at Bug Grass. ¡°Cough cough¡­it was nothing, just a reenactment of the Blood Scythe Wraith.¡± Bug Grass looked away somewhat guiltily, not daring to meet the eyes of Husky and the others. If this was revealed, then what the Desolate Ghost Frog had experienced would no longer be nightmares, but would immediately become reality. And the target, of course, would be him. Yes, he must keep it to himself! Chapter 333 - Chapter 333: Chapter 329: Touching on the Sore Spot Chapter 333: Chapter 329: Touching on the Sore Spot ¡°I¡¯m sorry! Please accept my sincere apologies. I swear I will never dare to use the few of you to create dreams again.¡± With a truly sincere face, the cordyceps fungus lay in front of the Husky and the other two pets, and solemnly made a promise. Although he didn¡¯t say it, in front of Beta who had insight into everything, his thoughts were easily seen through by Beta. After that, he ended up in his current state. Awooo! (How dare he not portray my heroic figure, that¡¯s too much.) Schuck: ¡°?¡± Bai Qi: ¡°Beta, this is what you care about?¡± Seeing how indignant Beta looked, Bai Qi covered his face and sighed, then sympathetically looked at the cordyceps fungus. How big a trauma must he have suffered to depict Alpha and the others in such a way. Apart from Alpha who was slightly normal, the others were quite comical. ¡°Alright, no need to be this tense. Your cycle dream is quite good, but it¡¯s lacking a bit in the horror atmosphere. Later, why don¡¯t you perfect their personal dreams a bit? The effect might be even better.¡± Bai Qi patted the cordyceps fungus and said, ¡°When your dream-creation ability gets stronger, you can try those larger dreams.¡± ¡°Alright boss, I understand!¡± Seeing Bai Qi support his actions, the cordyceps nodded vigorously. Since the boss had issued the order, if he used Alpha and the others to create dreams, he shouldn¡¯t get beaten, right? All of a sudden, he felt an endless stream of inspiration emerging. ¡°Alright, the first king-level creature is dealt with. Clean up the battlefield in a hurry and let¡¯s go to the next place. This ghost place, it¡¯s a bit smelly.¡± Even though the Desolate Ghost Frog King had been dealt with, the environment of the Black Nightmare Swamp had not changed much, and Bai Qi did not want to stay here longer. Awooo? (We¡¯re leaving? My nose is finally saved.) On hearing this, Beta felt as if a great burden had been lifted, while Gamma and Delta on his side quickly finished dissecting the Desolate Ghost Frog King. Unfortunately, they couldn¡¯t find any mythical resources. ¡°Tsk, no wonder the teacher would put the Desolate Ghost Frog King first. There isn¡¯t even a mythical-level resource, it¡¯s really a piece of junk.¡± Bai Qi examined several resources taken from the Desolate Ghost Frog King one by one, somewhat disappointed. Although there were also resources that could acquire super skills inside, they were not compatible with several of the pets. Jerry, who was the only one with a higher compatibility, also sneered at the skill of the Desolate Ghost Frog King storing souls and launching attacks. These souls without substance were scattered directly by Beta with a Demon-subduing Mantra, without him having to use forcefields and were just a distraction at most. ¡°Forget it, just take it for now and ask Yi Xiaowei back at the base to see if he can exchange for something.¡± Bai Qi gave all these resources to Delta, who immediately classified and stored them properly, and put them all into the secret realm base. Crunch, crunch. (Master, what about the leftovers? Make a dry pot together?) Gamma pointed at the remains of the Desolate Ghost Frog King and asked. ¡°You can eat this one, I can¡¯t consume the flesh of a king-level creature. Make me a separate small pot.¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°But let¡¯s change locations first.¡± Even though the Desolate Ghost Frog King had been dealt with, the environment of the Black Nightmare Swamp had not changed much, and Bai Qi didn¡¯t want to stay here any longer either. ¡­ On the outskirts of Langya City. Five young beast masters were carefully assessing the environment around them. The pets next to them looked even more vigilant, as if a fierce beast would jump out at any moment. ¡°Wang Yun, the Diamond Mouse tells me there might be king-level creatures here, and it seems like there are more than one. Should we go back first?¡± A girl holding a Diamond Mouse looked fearfully at the nearby jungle and quietly said to Wang Yun beside her. Before Wang Yun could respond, a handsome young man turned his head and smiled brightly, ¡°Xiao Shi, don¡¯t be afraid. How can king-level creatures coexist peacefully? And the task information shows that there¡¯s only a lord-level plant-attribute fierce beast here. It¡¯s no match for my Goddess of Light Butterfly.¡± Li Shi hesitated for a moment, but Wang Yun on the side shook her head and said, ¡°I can¡¯t be sure if it¡¯s a king-level creature, but judging by the aura that the Six-eyed Monkey detected, it¡¯s definitely not a plant attribute.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we¡¯re not far from Langya City. If there were a king-level creature, the Federation would¡¯ve eliminated it long ago. It wouldn¡¯t have been there until now.¡± Wu Yi smiled faintly and said, ¡°Wang Yun, your pets are only Stage 3, so it¡¯s very likely that they can¡¯t sense clearly. Just relax, leave it to me.¡± ¡°Yes, Young Master Wu Yi is already a Fourth Stage Beast Master, it¡¯s no effort at all for him to deal with a lord-level fierce beast.¡± He Jia eagerly heaped on the praise. Wu Yi was clearly pleased. However, another young man who looked like a scholar seemed uneasy as he looked around and said, ¡°But I remember the task information said that the area where the Explosive Beads Flower lives would leave a pungent smell that¡¯s hard for people to bear. But I seem to smell¡­barbecue?¡± ¡°Barbecue? Lu Ze, are you starving crazily? How could a fierce beast barbecue?¡± He Jia made a mockery as soon as he noticed the situation. He and Lu Ze were both beast masters of Langya City, and by a stroke of luck, they had become acquainted with Wu Yi, who was chasing after Li Shi. So, they willingly volunteered to be guides. However, he did not expect that Wang Yun also asked Lu Ze, who he knew, to lead the way. Although he didn¡¯t like his rival, since Wu Yi did not speak, he didn¡¯t want to say too much. Thus, the five of them set off together. As for why he was so respectful to Wu Yi, being the future heir of the Wu Financial Group was enough. ¡°Lu Ze¡¯s got a point. There could be other Beast Masters nearby. Let¡¯s check it out.¡± Seeing Li Shi still hesitant, Wu Yi immediately followed up on Lu Ze¡¯s suggestion. He Jia, who¡¯d just mocked Lu Ze, was momentarily embarrassed, trying to smoothly change the conversation but not quite finding the words. The five of them proceeded, cautiously entering the woods. The smell of meat Lu Ze had mentioned was getting stronger, which made them swallow involuntarily. Growl~ Li Shi was embarrassed and put a hand over her stomach, trying to hide her awkwardness. However, in the face of this strangely appealing smell, her stomach gave an embarrassing growl. ¡°Sorry, that scent is quite¡­¡± ¡°No problem, I¡¯m hungry too. Let¡¯s find the Beast Master ahead and buy some food from them.¡± At this point, Wu was pretty sure there was a Beast Master ahead having a meal. Seeing Li Shi¡¯s apparent interest, Wu Yi was energized. It was a rare occasion that Li Shi showed an interest in something¡ªhe wouldn¡¯t want to miss such an opportunity. As for whether the person ahead was willing to share¡­ Heh, as the heir to the Wu¡¯s Financial Group, he should be able to handle this small matter. ¡°No, there¡¯s no need, I was just¡­¡± Seeing this, Li Shi became even more uncomfortable. She tried to stop him, but Wu Yi had already strode into the woods. ¡°Well, finding a Beast Master certainly beats running into a King Ferocious Beast.¡± Wang Yun shook her head at the sight, signaling for Li Shi to follow. In such dangerous, unknown wilderness, it was always good to encounter allies. As for Wu Yi, they might not like his haughty attitude as an elite, but they had to admit, it was effective. The group hurriedly proceeded and soon came out of the woods to an open area where a man and his four pets were feasting around a disproportionately large table. ¡°Phew~ This Explosive Beads Flower pollen sure is spicy. I should bring some back for Master. It¡¯d be perfect in a hot pot come winter. Beta, why are you trying to steal mine? Eat yours!¡± Awooo~ (¡°Human, your pot smells good. I¡¯d like to try it!¡±) Cronch~ (¡°No rush, Gamma has plenty.¡±) ¡°Is that¡­ Bai Qi?¡± Wang Yun stared, wide-eyed and slack-jawed at the man who was quarreling with a three-headed wolf over food, in disbelief. Running into this guy on a random task, what kind of luck was that? Also, what the hell were they eating? The appearance of discarded skin looked somewhat like a Desolate Ghost Frog. And the biggest one among them certainly looked like a king of Desolate Ghost Frogs¡­ ¡°Bai Qi, is that you?!¡± Just as Wang Yun questioned her life choices, Wu Yi was baring his teeth and uttering Bai Qi¡¯s name. ¡°Huh, someone¡¯s here?¡± When he heard his name, Bai Qi¡¯s attention was inadvertently shifted. Just as he was distracted, Beta swooped in and snatched away the Ghost Frog from Bai Qi¡¯s pot. Without chewing, Beta swallowed it whole. ¡°Damn it, Beta, give back my Desolate Ghost Frog!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi was furious. He immediately grabbed Beta¡¯s head and started tugging, ignoring the exasperated Wu Yi. ¡°You really are as arrogant as ever!¡± Wu Yi¡¯s expression twisted. The Goddess of Light Butterfly behind him sensed its master¡¯s emotions and immediately went into battle mode. ¡°Hm?¡± But before the Goddess of Light Butterfly could launch an attack, Jerry, who¡¯d been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them. He turned his head towards Wu Yi and the others. Gamma, Delta, and the other pets as well sensed the hostility and released their powerful auras, aiming them at Wu Yi and his group. The terrifying aura enveloped the pets of the five Beast Masters. The Beast Masters themselves weren¡¯t doing any better, wanting to retreat, but they found that their feet wouldn¡¯t obey them. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Bai Qi, who was still tussling with Beta, looked confused. Seeing Wu Yi and the others immobilized by Jerry and the pets, he immediately calmed his creatures. ¡°Are you Wu Yi?¡± After sizing up the five people, Bai Qi recognized Wu Yi. He strode over to him, grabbed both of Wu Yi¡¯s hands, and shook them enthusiastically. ¡°Thanks for giving me the Catastrophe System last time. It¡¯s been of great help to me. You¡¯re a good man.¡± After setting aside the significant fact that the Catastrophe System had been able to completely sustain the Secret Realm Base, if it weren¡¯t for Wu Yi, Bai Qi would have never met the ultra-defensive pet, Gamma. Wu Yi: ¡°¡­¡± Could you please not bring up the things that hurt the most! Chapter 334 - Chapter 334: Chapter 330: So Fragrant~ Chapter 334: Chapter 330: So Fragrant~ Recalling how his father had ferociously scolded him for the Catastrophe System back then, Wu Yi felt indignant. He forcefully shook off Bai Qi¡¯s hand and turned away, refusing to interact with Bai Qi. Bai Qi didn¡¯t take it to heart. He looked behind Wu Yi at the group of people. After spotting the Six-eyed Monkey on Wang Yun¡¯s body, things clicked in his mind. ¡°You¡¯re Wang Yun from Lingxi City? What brings you to Langya City?¡± ¡°Out on a mission,¡± Wang Yun responded briefly, then glanced at the giant metal pot behind Bai Qi and the remnants of the Explosive Beads Flower nearby. ¡°Did you eat an Explosive Beads Flower?¡± ¡°How is that possible?¡± Bai Qi shook his head, with an incredulous look, and Wang Yun and the others heaved a sigh of relief. They were just saying, it couldn¡¯t be possible for someone to cook a Lord-level Fierce Beast so easily. But Bai Qi was truly audacious, showing off in the wilderness. Weren¡¯t they afraid of attracting other beasts? ¡°I just used the pollen of the Explosive Beads Flower as a condiment. After all, a dry pot doesn¡¯t taste good without some spice,¡± Bai Qi said. Bai Qi, with a pointed look behind him, said, ¡°What do you think? Want some? Although it¡¯s not as nourishing as the Desolate Ghost Frog King, it¡¯s still pretty decent.¡± ¡°Bai Qi, what¡¯s in that big pot of yours? Is it the Desolate Ghost Frog King? That King-level Ferocious Beast?¡± Wang Yun twitched at the corner of her mouth, revealing her inner speculation. ¡°That¡¯s right. Why don¡¯t you let your pets try some, too?¡± Bai Qi nodded, confirming Wang Yun¡¯s guess, which left Wang Yun and the others speechless, as they found it hard to accept. In this day and age, there were people eating a King-level Ferocious Beast out in the wild, and a dry pot of it, at that? ¡°Humph! You surely talk a big game, though. The Desolate Ghost Frog King is a dangerous beast that lives deep in the Black Nightmare Swamp. Even a Fifth Stage Beastmaster may have a tough time handling it unless they can lure it out,¡± Wu Yi snorted heartily, clearly not believing Bai Qi¡¯s claim. ¡°You¡¯re not wrong. The Desolate Ghost Frog King is indeed a formidable adversary. Fortunately, I had just the right bait,¡± Bai Qi acknowledged. Bai Qi nodded, ¡°We rarely run into familiar faces in the wilderness. Everyone, come and eat. We won¡¯t be able to finish it all on our own.¡± As he faced Li Shi and his group again, even though it was embarrassing, they couldn¡¯t resist the smell. Plus, they were genuinely hungry, so they accepted his invitation without much hesitation. ¡°What do we do now, young master Wu Yi?¡± He Jia, who was watching the three people relish their meal, couldn¡¯t help but ask Wu Yi after swallowing his saliva hungrily. ¡°What do you mean ¡®what¡¯? Are you hungry?¡± Wu Yi turned away, refusing to watch them enjoy their meal. He looked annoyed as he questioned He Jia. ¡°Not hungry, not hungry. I was just asking¡­¡± Gurgle¨C Before He Jia could finish his sentence, his stomach made a loud grumbling sound. Li Shi couldn¡¯t help but laugh at his awkwardness. Just then, Gamma brought a large platter to the pets. The smell of the King-level predators¡¯ flesh and blood made the Twin Pets ignore their owner¡¯s thoughts completely. They started eating unabashedly. ¡°You disgraceful thing.¡± Seeing this, Wu Yi¡¯s face turned red with embarrassment. He was about to call back his Goddess Butterfly when suddenly, a gigantic wolf came to him and placed a pot full of frog meat in front of Wu Yi and He Jia, then bolted away. Being so close to the fragrant dry pot, Wu Yi¡¯s stomach also embarrassingly made a sound. His face turned beet red. After looking at Li Shi and the others, who were happily eating, he picked up a piece of Desolate Ghost Frog from the hot pot and bit into it fiercely. If it hadn¡¯t been for not wanting to lose face before Li Shi, he wouldn¡¯t have eaten this commoner¡¯s food. Mmm, it was delicious. Soon, the large Desolate Ghost Frog King and countless other small frogs were eaten by the group. Both the Beastmasters and the pets seemed immensely satisfied as they lay spread out on the grass, with no regard for their appearances. Wang Yun, looking at Bai Qi who was browsing through a task board, asked, ¡°Bai Qi, I heard you¡¯re currently serving as a mentor in Star Mechanics Academy¡¯s Undead Department. How do you have time to travel so far for a task?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not an assignment; it¡¯s a practicing task given by my teacher.¡± Bai Qi shook his head and looked back at the group, ¡°Speaking of which, did you guys come here with the intention of slaying the Explosive Beads Flowers?¡± ¡°Indeed. But it seems we won¡¯t be able to complete that task.¡± Wang Yun nodded and looked curiously at Bai Qi¡¯s task board, ¡°May I take a look? I wonder what kind of practicing tasks the Legendary Celestial Brilliance assigns to his sole disciple.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± Bai Qi handed the task board to Wang Yun. These tasks were originally issued by the association to the public. Some had been piling up for a long time and were just picked out by Bai Heguang and assigned to him. Wang Yun took the task board. As soon as she saw the subsequent task targets, her face changed. She silently handed back the task board to Bai Qi. ¡°What happened, Wang Yun?¡± Li Shi noticed that something was wrong with Wang Yun and curiously asked. ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Wang Yun shook her head. Her face gave away nothing, but her mind was in turmoil. Twenty Lord-level Fierce Beasts and five King-level Ferocious Beasts. Being a legendary disciple, were all the training tasks this horrifying? ¡°Right, didn¡¯t you have a skeleton and a double-headed wolf as pet beasts? Why haven¡¯t I seen them?¡± Wang Yun looked at the four pet beasts next to Bai Qi, but couldn¡¯t find the two she had seen before, which puzzled her. ¡°Alpha was taken by the teacher for special training. As for Beta, look, isn¡¯t this one?¡± Bai Qi patted the Husky, said, ¡°Though it has one more head, the other two should be no different from before.¡± You call this no different? Wang Yun¡¯s eyes twitched slightly. Looking at the technologically advanced Schuck and Beta with three eyes, she couldn¡¯t relate them to the funny Arctic Ice Wolf from before. Moreover, why does the Arctic Ice Wolf give the Six-eyed Monkey such a great sense of oppression? Even the Arctic Ice Wolf King is only at the Lord level. Just as Wang Yun was about to ask more questions, several phantom figures suddenly popped out from the nearby woods and launched an attack on them. ¡°This is, a Martial Soul? There are beast soul warriors?!¡± Seeing this, Wu Yi¡¯s face changed immediately. He quickly summoned the Goddess Butterfly to his side for defense, and Wang Yun and others also immediately entered a state of combat readiness, thinking about countermeasures simultaneously. Although they were all still college students, they were naturally aware of the existence of beast soul warriors. But they didn¡¯t expect to encounter them so near to the city. It seemed like they were in some trouble that day. ¡°It really is like Teacher had said, there is beast soul warrior activity here,¡± Bai Qi wasn¡¯t surprised at all looking at the Martial Souls attacking them. ¡°Bai Qi, these beast soul warriors are high-level, at least having the strength of a Four Stage Beast Master. We need to fight!¡± Seeing this, Wang Yun frowned slightly. Even though Bai Qi was the top scholar in the joint exam of the two cities, this wasn¡¯t a competition. They were in the wilderness ¡ª people could actually die here! ¡°I know, haven¡¯t I already taken action?¡± Before Bai Qi had finished speaking, Jerry rushed out. With a swing of his staff, he shattered several Martial Souls to pieces. At the same time, Beta¡¯s roar echoed, and several muffled hums came from the forest. Before Wang Yun and the others could react, a mechanical creature sent by Schuck had already dragged several beast soul warriors in front of them. These beast soul warriors had been sensed by Beta as soon as they neared the woods. Bai Qi didn¡¯t take action right away because he wanted to see the purpose of these people. But it seemed a bit foolish? Bai Qi walked to the beast soul warriors who had been knocked unconscious, and began to curiously examine them. Although quite a few beast soul warriors lurking in the Federation were caught in the Sun Secret Realm last time, according to the teacher, it was clear that the tribe had been used to impulsively attack the Sun Secret Realm, otherwise they usually hid very well. The fact that these beast soul warriors exposed themselves and attacked them so openly seemed quite abnormal. ¡°Jerry, do you know what they¡¯re trying to do?¡± Jerry shook his head, said, ¡°Their souls are bound by a contract, it¡¯s hard to interrogate them. But I suggest Epsilon could try.¡± ¡°Epsilon?¡± Understanding what Jerry was getting at, Bai Qi immediately called over the insect grass to begin hypnotizing the beast soul warriors. ¡°Bai Qi, is your pet beast already at the king level?¡± Wang Yun walked up in surprise, her voice full of uncertainty. ¡°Yeah, or how would I get an entire Desolate Ghost Frog King to eat?¡± Bai Qi looked curiously at Wang Yun, whose astonished eyes made Wang Yun¡¯s veins throb. She wished she could punch Bai Qi right then and there. This was a King-level creature, not a green bug from the roadside. Could he not be so indifferent? And with his two pets already at the King level, his main pet wouldn¡¯t be¡­? Anything taken for special training by the Legendary Celestial Brilliance couldn¡¯t possibly still be a high-grade Lord, right? Wu Yi had the same feeling. Looking at the five Rune Marks on Bai Qi¡¯s hand, he suddenly felt that the praises other people heaped upon him were somewhat mocking. A Fifth Stage Beast Master and his pile of epoch-making research inventions ¨C they were both humans, so why was there such a big gap? ¡°Leader, I¡¯ve found something!¡± Just as Bai Qi and the others were chatting, the insect grass finally made progress. ¡°What¡¯s their purpose for coming here?¡± ¡°From their dream state, it seems they are ¡ª running for their lives?¡± The insect grass delivered its conclusion with a bit of uncertainty. Then, it passed on the information it had gathered from the beast soul warriors¡¯ dream state to Bai Qi. Bai Qi shook his head, the scene in front of him suddenly changed, and he was surprisingly on a huge lake covered with ice. ¡°Is this Taize Lake?¡± Looking through the eyes of the beast soul warrior, Bai Qi quickly recognized the scene in front of him and was slightly confused. Taize Lake is vast. It borders several cities like Gusu City, Lingxi City, and Langya City. Its perennially frozen climate allows an Arctic Ice Wolf to live in a southern city like Gusu. But what happened in Taize Lake to scare these beast soul warriors like this? Chapter 335 - Chapter 335: Chapter 331: The Snake Biting its Tail Chapter 335: Chapter 331: The Snake Biting its Tail The Beast Soul Warriors seemed to be searching for something, braving the biting cold winds of Taize Lake, they quickly moved away from the lakeside and arrived at the center of the lake. The further away from the lakeside, the colder the temperature on Taize Lake became. The few Beast Soul Warriors apparently couldn¡¯t resist, and one by one, they summoned their Martial Souls to resist the cold. Roaring¡­ This prompted some unknown entities. The ice under the feet of the Beast Soul Warriors suddenly shook violently. Cracks spread across the ice like a spider web. Through the cracks, one could vaguely see a massive ring-shaped shadow slowly rising from under the ice. ¡°Are we being chased by this thing?¡± Bai Qi slightly furrowed his brows, wanting to take a close look at the shape of the ring. Just then, Dreamland suddenly disconnected, and Bai Qi returned to his original position. ¡°Why is there no more, where is the subsequent Dreamland?¡± Bai Qi looked at the insect grass, his eyes are somewhat expectant. Taize Lake was said to not be frosted all year round, it also was a huge lake that nourished countless lives. But nobody knew why it suddenly turned into its present form. Looking at the current situation, maybe he could discover something through the eyesight of these Beast Soul Warriors. ¡°No more.¡± The insect grass shook its head and said, ¡°They seemed to have been strongly shocked, and the relevant memory was suppressed by the Slave Contract. I am unable to probe further.¡± ¡°I see, let¡¯s forget it.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly. Because of his previous encounter in Nile City, Bai Qi specifically asked Luo Xiang some questions about the Beast Soul Warriors. The reason why these Beast Soul Warriors were able to blend into the Federation without being discovered, besides their superb acting skills, the Slave Contract also played a very important role. Whenever Beast Soul Warriors encountered some special situations, the contract would interfere to keep them calm and not reveal their identities. If they were to probe forcibly, the contract would even directly destroy the soul of the Beast Soul Warriors. Looks like the thing in Taize Lake was definitely not ordinary. Otherwise, these Beast Soul Warriors would not have been so frantic to the point of forgetting to hide their identities. Bai Qi touched his chin and took out the task board for a glance. Sure enough, he found a ferocious beast living near Taize Lake. ¡°Well, it¡¯s on the way. Let¡¯s go and take a look.¡± After eating and drinking to their fill, of course, they need to move around to help with digestion. Bai Qi kept the task board. The pets also knew Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts and efficiently packed up the pots and pans and prepared to set off. ¡°Bai Qi, where are you going?¡± Seeing Bai Qi intending to leave, Wang Yun couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Nothing much, just continuing to complete the homework assigned by the teacher.¡± Bai Qi mounted Delta and said, ¡°These Beast Soul Warriors won¡¯t be waking up anytime soon. Could you guys please send them to the nearby association? I¡¯ve already contacted the association.¡± After he finished speaking, Bai Qi didn¡¯t wait for their response and disappeared on the spot. ¡°That guy, he must be hiding something from us.¡± Watching Bai Qi leaving, Wang Yun seemed thoughtful and wanted to follow, but looking at her side, a few Beast Soul Warriors chose to give up helplessly. The issue of Beast Soul Warriors was sensitive. They couldn¡¯t just leave them here. If they didn¡¯t send them to the association soon, who knew what these people would do when they woke up. ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s go back to Langya City.¡± Wang Yun made up her mind quickly, while Li Shi, who was slightly scared, nodded his head in agreement with Wang Yun¡¯s view. ¡°Yes, we don¡¯t know if there are other Beast Soul Warriors active nearby. We should not run around.¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s send these guys back first.¡± Seeing the situation, Wu Yi sighed helplessly, agreeing with the two¡¯s views, and then looked somewhat unwillingly in the direction Bai Qi disappeared. It hasn¡¯t been long since they met, and it felt like they had to look up to this guy. Perhaps the next time they met, this guy would have become the top combat power of the Federation. It seemed a little too much to think about¡­ Wu Yi laughed at himself and then summoned his pet to carry the few Beast Soul Warriors and set off on the way they came. ¡­ Taize Lake. The Ice Pincer Crab fell to the ground without strength while the insect grass crawled out of the Ice Pincer Crab¡¯s brain with satisfaction. ¡°Chief, this Ice Pincer Crab seems to not have noticed any changes, but it seems to have seen those Beast Soul Warriors running through its territory, it seems to be a bit panicked.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi nodded, his heart filled with more doubts. The thing that scared them like this must not be simple, but if it was really a terrifying beast, it shouldn¡¯t have let those Beast Soul Warriors escape. ¡°Schuck, did your scout bee find anything?¡± Schuck shook his head and said, ¡°I found the place, but I haven¡¯t found anything unusual for now.¡± ¡°Tsk ¡­ then I¡¯ll have to go and see for myself. Beta, brace yourself. If you notice anything off, we run immediately.¡± Arrooo? (If that¡¯s the case, then why don¡¯t we just not go at all?) Bang! Before the words fell, Bai Qi slammed a fist on Beta¡¯s head, saying, ¡°You will still feel hungry after you eat, so why don¡¯t you just stop eating?¡± Arrooo¡­ (I was wrong¡­) Upon seeing the dangerous glint in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes, Beta immediately backed down. A wolf under the eaves must lower its head. The dog food from before was one thing, but now that their meals had finally improved, he couldn¡¯t afford to miss out. The quartet continued their journey, and the surrounding temperature gradually dropped, but Bai Qi and the others weren¡¯t significantly affected. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the Sun Wheel to have such an effect. We won¡¯t need to worry about the cold in the future.¡± With the wormwood in Bai Qi¡¯s arms, the cold wind was completely dispersed by the Sun Wheel¡¯s sunny effect, unaffected in the slightest. ¡°We¡¯re here.¡± Schuck, who was leading the way, suddenly stopped. Bai Qi looked up and was surprised to see a web of fine cracks on the ice surface not far away. Awooo? (Such a big crack. Is there a big fish coming out from below?) Beta curiously sniffed closer, but didn¡¯t find anything unusual. Jerry, after silently sensing for a while, didn¡¯t find anything either. ¡°I didn¡¯t detect any evidence of powerful spiritual activities. Either the Beast Soul Warriors made a mistake, or there¡¯s something terrifying hidden beneath.¡± Hearing Jerry¡¯s words, Bai Qi slightly furrowed his brows. If these Beast Soul Warriors managed to stay hidden till now, they were unlikely to be fools, so the chances of them being mistaken were slim. Perhaps, there really was some powerful being active beneath. ¡°Schuck, contact the mentor first.¡± Bai Qi pondered for a moment but decided not to take the risk. Now that Alpha wasn¡¯t around, even with Jerry by his side, Bai Qi didn¡¯t feel confident. After all, whatever was beneath could hide from Jerry¡¯s soul perception; it was likely that Jerry wasn¡¯t its match. Awooo Awooo! (The big fish is here!) Just then, Beta suddenly shouted, and the entire ice surface began to shake violently. The already fine cracks spread rapidly, extending in all directions. ¡°Damn, run!¡± Spotting this, Bai Qi immediately smacked Delta beneath him. Delta instantly transformed into the Wind God Winged Dragon, lifting Bai Qi into the sky. However, after the ice surface broke, a cold wind gushed out from the fissure. Bai Qi instantly felt his thoughts slowing. When he woke up, he realized he was about to fall to the ground. Just a blink, and both he and Delta¡¯s thoughts were frozen by this extreme cold wind? Bai Qi felt chills run down his spine. Delta also immediately reacted, allowing the cold wind to infiltrate its body and instantly transforming into a giant polar bear, neatly catching Bai Qi. Blub blub. (Master, are you alright?) Delta looked worriedly at Bai Qi in its arms. Bai Qi waved his hand, his gaze firmly fixed on the broken ice surface not far away. Through the increasingly dense cracks in the ice, Bai Qi could faintly see a ring slowly rising from below. This was generally the same as what he had seen in the memories of the Beast Soul Warrior. ¡°Prepare for battle. This might be the strongest enemy we have encountered so far.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s face was serious. He has already started to contact Alpha through the contract. Meanwhile, Gamma and other beasts also switched into combat mode, vigilantly watching the ring gradually rising beneath the ice. Finally, the ice shattered, revealing the real identity of the ring. The ring was entirely gray, its fine scales shimmered an odd light in the sun. Following the cold wind, it rose into the sky. From a distance, it appeared as if the sun was being circled by the ring. Upon closer inspection, Bai Qi realized that it wasn¡¯t a ring, but a small gray snake biting its tail. ¡°Be careful. I can¡¯t see its spirit.¡± Jerry looked serious, ready for a big battle. This was the first time it encountered a creature whose spirit it couldn¡¯t see. Even when it faced legendary creatures like Jiuyou Darkbird, it could sense their formidable spirits. But with the gray snake right in front of it, it detected no spirit. Yet, an unusual feeling was synthetizing, making it impossible for Jerry to treat the gray snake as an ordinary snake. After all, ordinary snakes couldn¡¯t survive in such cold winds. Perhaps registering Bai Qi and the others¡¯ presence, the gray snake gradually woke up. It released its tail, revealing a sharp tail similar to a needle. It slowly turned its head, its profound serpentine gaze silently staring at Bai Qi and the others below. ¡°Did you all disturb my deep sleep?¡± The gray snake abruptly spoke. Jerry and Gamma and the other pets became even more alert, ready to act at any time. Apart from mechanical beings like Schuck or special beings like wormwood and Jerry who communicate directly through their spirits, most pets need to become legendary creatures before they can talk. In contrast, this seemingly unremarkable grey snake, judging by the way it speaks, seemed to be an old creature that had lived for many years. Confronting this kind of entity, a careful Jerry didn¡¯t want to act rashly. ¡°A creature like this was actually hiding beneath Taize Lake!¡± Bai Qi bit his lip, hastening the summoning of Alpha while praying for his mentor to hurry. Seeing Bai Qi and the others showing no intention of retreating, an odd glow flashed in the vertical pupils of the snake¡¯s eyes. It slowly swam towards Bai Qi, and as it approached, that unusual feeling became more potent, making Bai Qi¡¯s nerves increasingly taut. Finally, the snake came before Bai Qi. It raised its head and stared silently at Bai Qi for a long time, then slowly opened its mouth, seemingly wanting to say something. Pa! At that moment, Beta suddenly smacked the snake with its claw. The snake appeared unable to react in time and was directly knocked to the ground. Instantly, the cold wind abruptly stopped, and the scene was quiet. Only a stunned snake and a curious husky shared a mutual gaze. Chapter 336 - Chapter 336: Chapter 332: Changes in Taize Lake Chapter 336: Chapter 332: Changes in Taize Lake ¡°Did I just hallucinate?¡± Bai Qi patted the cordyceps in his arms and realized that he had not been hallucinating when he felt its burning temperature. ¡°How dare you insult me in this way, now see what I¡­''¡± The Ring Tail Snake, slapped to the ground by Beta, angrily stood upright, protesting at Beta. But Beta clearly didn¡¯t intend to indulge it, slapping it to the ground again with another swipe of his paw. Awroo¡­ (So weak¡­) ¡°Blast it! I¡¯m angry!¡± The Ring Tail Snake stood upright again, as if it intended to fight Beta to the death. But at the sight of Beta extending his claw, slithered slightly back. ¡°Jerry, didn¡¯t you say this was a fearsome enemy?¡± Jerry: ¡°¡­forget I said that¡­¡± Jerry hadn¡¯t expected Beta¡¯s slap, but it also let him momentarily ascertain the condition of the Ring Tail Snake. It lacked energy and was as ordinary as any common Big Tooth Rabbit. By Gamma¡¯s standard, apart from being useful for cooking, it was practically worthless. However, how could such a fragile creature withstand the extreme cold environment of Taize Lake? ¡°According to my combat power detector, this is indeed just a common snake, well, but its skin seems very special, worthy of study.¡± Schuck scanned the Ring Tail Snake quietly and came to its conclusion. Clip clop clip clop. (Master, do you want snake soup?) ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s take it back for study first.¡± The cold wind blowing from underneath the ice could temporarily freeze his thoughts, yet this thing was still lively. Even if snakes liked to hibernate, this was a bit much. Moreover, Beta didn¡¯t hold back with those two slaps just now, but the Ring Tail Snake didn¡¯t seem to be hurt at all. One didn¡¯t need to think to know that there was something special about this snake. Just then, the Ring Tail Snake suddenly took advantage of Beta¡¯s momentary distraction, and slithered swiftly to Beta¡¯s side. It skillfully avoided Beta¡¯s paw strike, reached Beta¡¯s tail, and bit down hard. Ahwoo! Beta immediately jumped as the stinging pain caused him to run uncontrollably. He tried to shake off the Ring Tail Snake, but it was evidently vengeful, refusing to let go no matter how Beta ran or thrashed. ¡°Did you see the Ring Tail Snake¡¯s movements clearly just now?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat surprised to see Beta being successfully ambushed, and so he inquired Gamma, Delta, and the cordyceps next to him. ¡°I didn¡¯t see clearly, it seemed to have instantly moved over?¡± Blurb blurp. (Impossible, there was no ripple in the space around it, it must have been just speed.) Clip clop clip clop. (But how come Gamma feels that even Alpha doesn¡¯t have that kind of speed?) Hearing the three pets¡¯ discussion, Bai Qi understood in his heart, the corner of his mouth immediately curling into a wicked smile. ¡°Schuck, bring it back.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Schuck, who was blindly running around alongside Beta, received the order. His body flickered a red and blue energy. The Thunder Flame Power enveloped both the Three-Headed Dog and the Ring Tail Snake. The Ring Tail Snake stiffened all over, spewing black smoke and falling straight to the ground. Awoo awoo! (Almost forgot, I still have this move!) Beta pitifully looked at the two bite marks on his tail; his eyes turned even unfriendlier looking at the Ring Tail Snake. But Schuck clearly didn¡¯t allow Beta to continue causing trouble, picking up the Ring Tail Snake and bringing it to Bai Qi. Bai Qi looked at the Ring Tail Snake, which was sticking out its tongue, unmoving. He clicked his tongue, said: ¡°Alright, stop pretending, I know you¡¯re fine.¡± Ring Tail Snake: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Gamma, I want snake soup.¡± Ring Tail Snake: ¡°I was just joking with you, please don¡¯t take it seriously.¡± The Ring Tail Snake, which had just moments before seemed indistinguishable from a dead snake, suddenly raised its head. Seeing the five runic marks on the back of Bai Qi¡¯s hand, it again put on an arrogant expression. ¡°So, just a Fifth Stage Beast Master, you¡¯d better be nice to me. If I¡¯m happy, I might tell you some secret pet evolution recipes to help you improve your strength.¡± ¡°The Martial Emperor was able to raise so many legendary creatures only with my help.¡± Seeing the Ring Tail Snake acting pretentious, Bai Qi stayed indifferent. Beta, on the other hand, seemed as if he had received some order and slapped the Ring Tail Snake back to the ground with another paw. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to be turned into snake soup, you¡¯d better watch your attitude when talking to me.¡± Bai Qi seized the Ring Tail Snake, saying, ¡°The Martial Emperor has been dead for two thousand years. Are you trying to tell me you¡¯ve lived from then until now?¡± ¡°Of course not! I¡¯ve been accompanying the Emperor since the¡­¡± The Ring Tail Snake arrogantly raised its head, ready to show off, but after seeing Bai Qi¡¯s cold eyes, it closed its mouth. ¡°Since you love boasting so much, I might as well call you Cowskin Snake, after all, your skin is indeed quite thick.¡± Cowskin Snake, taken aback by the comment, was about to resist, but then saw Beta¡¯s paw coming over again. He dodged it nimbly and made his way to Beta¡¯s neck along its forelimb, biting his tail and then pulling it hard. Awooooo!!! (My neck!!!) Beta¡¯s eyes widened in surprise as he fell flat on the ice. He tried to pull the Cowskin Snake off his neck but to no avail. Meanwhile, Cowskin Snake seemed to have found a way to deal with Beta and coiled himself even tighter. ¡°These two, they are such troublemakers.¡± Bai Qi shook his head helplessly at the sight, and Schuck immediately intervened once more, pulling the Cowskin Snake down from Beta¡¯s neck and saved Beta¡¯s life. Awooooo awoooooo! (I can¡¯t stand this stinky snake. Don¡¯t try to stop me, human!) ¡°Hold on, let me ask him a few questions first.¡± Bai Qi calmed the raging Beta down and looked at the Cowskin Snake, firmly secured by Schuck¡¯s mechanical arm. He asked, ¡°What exactly are you? How did you end up under Taize Lake? And, tell me what¡¯s going on with all these abnormalities in Taize Lake?¡± ¡°As I said, I am¡­ never mind, I am just an ordinary little snake who accidentally fell into the Zhenezhe¡­ that is, the Taize Lake you were talking about, when I hibernated. As for the abnormalities you were talking about, it¡¯s just the cold current surging under Taize Lake, breaking through the ice layer.¡± Laying his innocent eyes on Bai Qi, Cowskin Snake said, ¡°I¡¯ve told you everything now. Can this¡­cough cough¡­ can this powerful creature put me down now? This position really isn¡¯t very elegant.¡± ¡°Hold on, I¡¯ll let you go after I figure out what you are.¡± Bai Qi chuckled, laid his hand on the Cowskin Snake, and looked at the Evolution Egg, which remained motionless without even a bit of data being transferred. Yet a smile appeared on his face. Ordinary, so ordinary that it¡¯s abnormal. This guy, he¡¯s definitely worth studying~ Ignoring the pleading eyes of the Cowskin Snake, Bai Qi started observing the situation of Taize lake. The Taize Lake was no longer calm as before. Through the hole made by the Cowskin Snake¡¯s emergence, one could clearly see the fierce currents below. If it weren¡¯t for the enduring ice layer of many years, it would have been shattered by the surging undercurrent long ago. ¡°Beta, can you sense what¡¯s happening down there?¡± Awoooo awoooo. (It¡¯s too cold underneath. I can¡¯t extend my spirit power that far down.) ¡°I see¡­¡± Bai Qi nodded and, looking at the increasingly widening hole, mounted Delta to fly into the sky. ¡°Better notify the teacher first.¡± ¡­ Bai Villa. Alpha, who had sensed Bai Qi¡¯s call, suddenly spaced out. He was about to respond to Bai Qi¡¯s call and leave, but he was abruptly enveloped by the Netherworld Realm, interrupting Alpha¡¯s move. The Jiuyou Darkbird, having taken the form of a small sparrow, steadily landed on the Sword of Death. Despite the terrifying power of annihilation emanating from the Sword of Death, it said, ¡°Being distracted during a fight- that¡¯s a rookie mistake.¡± Reacting silently to the comment, Alpha swiftly swung the Sword of Death towards the Jiuyou Darkbird. Yet, no matter how dazzling Alpha¡¯s attacks were, they couldn¡¯t get close to Jiuyou Darkbird. However, it seemed as if Alpha had anticipated this. His sword strokes got faster and faster, leaving a thin black line across the sky. These lines intertwining formed a special rune. ¡°Drawing runes with the Power of Death, I suppose that¡¯s only your style.¡± Jiuyou Darkbird slightly nodded and shredded the rune of death with one claw. ¡°But this kind of energy without foundation is pretty useless.¡± Without a word, Alpha put away the Sword of Death and stopped resisting, instead starting to contact Bai Qi silently. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s enough for today. I presume your Beast Master has encountered some danger.¡± Seeing Alpha like this, Jiuyou Darkbird also lost interest and went back to Bai Heguang¡¯s shoulder to sleep. ¡°Dad, is Bai Qi in danger?¡± Seeing Alpha¡¯s unusual behavior, Bai Qiucha couldn¡¯t help asking. Bai Heguang just shook his head and said, ¡°I¡¯ve told Blood Scythe Wraith to go too, so he should be fine. Plus, there¡¯s always Snare monitoring from above.¡± To the Federation, Bai Qi now had a value even higher than some Legendary Beast Masters, so whenever Bai Qi left the city, Snare would pay very close attention to him. If danger ever arose, Snare would be the first to respond. Bai Heguang had been aware of this, but he still sent the Blood Scythe Wraith to secretly protect him. Being extra safe wouldn¡¯t hurt. Buzz buzz buzz¡­ Bai Heguang took out his cell phone and answered Bai Qi¡¯s call. ¡°Did you finish the task?¡± ¡°Well, not yet, but I¡¯ve encountered something and wanted to report to you first.¡± Having said this, Schuck¡¯s eyes flashed red and switched the phone¡¯s screen to an overhead view of Taize Lake. ¡°Something happened to Taize Lake. The ice on a large area of the surface has cracked, and the surrounding temperature is dropping rapidly. If it continues to spread, it may impact the surrounding creatures. Do you need to come over and take a look?¡± Bai Qi glanced at the increasingly larger hole beneath him, urged Delta to ascend even higher, and avoided the incessantly emerging cold waves. The temperature here is getting lower and lower¡­ Chapter 337 - Chapter 337: Chapter 333: Death Sword Rune (Extra Chapter Tomorrow) Chapter 337: Chapter 333: Death Sword Rune (Extra Chapter Tomorrow) Taize Lake. The Jiuyou Darkbird descended from the sky, and Bai Qi, who had been waiting for a while, immediately hurried over, saying, ¡°Master, you have arrived.¡± Bai Heguang nodded his head, and looking at the hole that was gradually enlarging below, he said, ¡°Tell me about it. What¡¯s happening?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi immediately detailed what had happened from his encounter with the Beast Soul Warrior to his arrival at Taize Lake, and how he discovered the cowskin snake, to Bai Heguang. ¡°Reptile?¡± Bai Qi cast his gaze towards the cowskin snake, the Jiuyou Darkbird took interest and moved forward to inspect. ¡°Why do you gaze upon me so, even though I am¡­?¡± The cowskin snake seemed to have no acknowledgment of Jiuyou Darkbird¡¯s legendary status, and arrogantly assumed its usual haughty demeanour. However, as soon as it raised its head, it was pushed back down by Beta¡¯s claw. ¡°Nothing special to discern, from soul to flesh everything seems ordinary. However, its ability to speak is quite interesting.¡± The Jiuyou Darkbird¡¯s eyes flickered with fire, seeing through the cowskin snake in the blink of an eye. ¡°However, the changes in Taize Lake should have nothing to do with him, there must be something else.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Heguang lost interest in the cowskin snake and began to investigate the ice lake instead. Although it was rare, Bai Heguang¡¯s rich experience included encounters with pet beasts like the cowskin snake, which, despite their weak power, could speak human language. Therefore, his focus was more on issuing the situation of Taize Lake. ¡°You continue practicing, I¡¯ll handle this.¡± Bai Heguang took a deep look at the dark water under the hole, saying, ¡°Alpha¡¯s training will be paused for now, I¡¯ll speak of the subsequent arrangements when I get back.¡± After saying this, Bai Heguang rode the Jiuyou Darkbird directly into the lake. ¡°As always, the Master¡¯s efficiency is unparalleled¡­¡± Looking at Bai Heguang who had completely disappeared into the lake, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but purse his lips. It seemed that his master¡¯s rare holiday had been interrupted by him. However, the master was a Titled Legendary, so there shouldn¡¯t be any issues, right? Bai Qi tightened his collar and rode Delta back to the lakeside. Influenced by the cold wind from the hole, the temperature near Taize Lake has dropped a lot. However, the creatures living here preferred low temperatures, which made them more active. Bai Qi found an empty spot to land, and then eagerly summoned Alpha. After a week of private training with the master, it was uncertain as to how Alpha has changed. With the flicker of runes, Alpha¡¯s tall figure appeared before Bai Qi. As soon as it appeared, Bai Qi felt a sharp aura rushing toward him, as if what stood before him was not a skeleton, but a sharp sword. ¡°Wow, is this the unity of man and sword¡­ No, the unity of bone and sword?¡± Bai Qi looked somewhat astonished at Alpha. Despite its unchanging level, its aura had transformed completely, something he hadn¡¯t expected. ¡°Alpha, what have you been training this week?¡± Clatter, clatter. (Fighting.) ¡°Eh? I feel like you¡¯ve gone back to your former silent self, Alpha. You haven¡¯t been beaten into silence, have you?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in frustration and looked at Schuck, saying, ¡°Schuck, where is the strongest King Ferocious Beast in the mission?¡± Schuck quickly found the data on the giant tortoise, saying, ¡°It should be the tortoise living in Dangwu Mountain. The information suggests that it¡¯s close to reaching the sixth stage.¡± ¡°Well then, let¡¯s go find the tortoise for a practice match.¡± Bai Qi nodded, and the party of five quickly moved toward the target as guided by the map. ¡°Don¡¯t forget about me too!!!¡± ¡­ Dangwu Mountain. The abundant red maple leaves almost covered the whole of Dangwu Mountain in deep autumn, making it resemble a red dragon nesting from afar. In the depths of Dangwu Mountain, a massive black tortoise was resting cozily at the base of a mountain peak. Every occasional movement of it would cause the neighboring peak to tremble violently. [Name]: Mountain-Back-Turtle [Nature]: Ground System [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King [Introduction]: Lone creature, prefers living in large mountains, possesses extremely strong defenses, a simple movement can affect surrounding mountain ranges. ¡­ ¡°This must be the place.¡± Looking at the shaking mountain not far away, Bai Qi immediately determined the location of their target. He sped up and quickly arrived at the Mountain-Back-Turtle¡¯s location. At this moment, the Mountain-Back-Turtle also noticed the approach of Bai Qi and the others. The pleasant demeanor that it had had disappeared as a vicious aura gushed out from it directly at Bai Qi. As one of the few solitary beings among the King-level creatures, the Mountain-Back-Turtle¡¯s strength was self-evident. Whether it was its horrifying power or its impenetrable defense, it could make countless enemies despair. Awooo¡­ (Such a gigantic turtle¡­) Beta stared blankly at the looming, mountain-like mountain turtle in front of him, his mouth agape. On the other hand, the Cowskin Snake wore an look of disdain and said:¡±This is big? Back then, the colossal turtle that I accompanied the Emperor to hunt was truly massive. This one doesn¡¯t even compare to its young.¡± Awoo! (Can you shut your mouth, you stinking snake?) Seeing this, Beta immediately snapped out of it and instinctively raised his claw. However, the Cowskin Snake seemed to have anticipated Beta¡¯s moves, skillfully slithering past Beta¡¯s tail and biting down. Beta was suddenly so pain-stricken that he sprang from the spot and began to dart around the trees erratically. ¡°These two guys¡­ are definitely getting along well¡­¡± Watching the humorous duo of the wolf and snake, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but smile. Then, he felt the ground shake under his feet. The Mountain Turtle, originally lying on the ground, was now standing upright. The Mountain Turtle didn¡¯t appear much taller after standing upright, but the oppressive feeling it gave off spiked as if a massive mountain was drawing nearer to them. ¡°Alpha, it¡¯s your turn.¡± Bai Qi patted Alpha who nodded, then took the Sword of Death from his back, vanishing on the spot almost instantly. ¡°Holy cow, how did Alpha get faster?¡± Witnessing Alpha who was now atop the Mountain Turtle¡¯s head in a blink, Bai Qi was stunned. ¡°Delta, did you catch Alpha¡¯s movement?¡± Blub blub. (I only saw a small trace. It seemed as if Alpha sliced through the air in front of him, not impeding his movements at all.) Delta shook his head. As the only hexagon warrior in the team, his speed was naturally not too lackluster. If even Delta didn¡¯t see clearly, it would probably be quite challenging for their opponents. Alpha¡¯s movements obviously took the Mountain Turtle by surprise, but it showed no significant reaction. It had already devoured countless fast enemies like this. Once this guy got injured by its counter-attack, it would be at its mercy. Awoo!!! The Mountain Turtle, which had previously been slowly twisting its body, suddenly let out a sound of agony. A long, narrow fissure appeared on its formerly sturdy shell. ¡°Is this, the Sword of the Wind Chaser?¡± Bai Qi gazed intently, and was startled to see that Alpha¡¯s other hand was also gripping a sword. He immediately understood. Hidden under the Pursuing Wind Barrier, the Sword of the Wind Chaser had become an invisible, yet extraordinarily sharp weapon. Seeing that its prided defense strength was so easily broken by Alpha, the Mountain Turtle became serious. It bellowed in rage and despite the difficulty, launched a rock at Alpha with the force of a cannonball. However, it was instantly disintegrated into tiny debris before reaching Alpha, which then fell to the ground with a gust of wind. At the same time, Alpha mercilessly swung the Sword of Death in his hand. Black sword Qi followed the wound inflicted by Sword of the Wind Chaser and unobstructedly burrowed into the Mountain Turtle¡¯s body. Boom boom boom¡­ The entrance of the Power of Death finally put the Mountain Turtle in a state of heightened alert, as it quickly receded into its shell. Simultaneously, a wave of earthy-yellow energy expanded outwards, wherever it covered was solidified, even the Sword Qi of Death that had penetrated into the Mountain Turtle¡¯s body was ousted. Upon seeing this, Alpha showed no signs of panic, nor did he show any plans to activate his Death Force Field. He swung the Sword of Death lightly in the air with his right hand, several black lines appeared in the air, slowly forming a unique Array. ¡°Is this, a Rune Structure? Why haven¡¯t I seen it before?¡± Seeing Alpha¡¯s actions, Bai Qi was curious. Meanwhile, Alpha¡¯s rune array was fully formed and the Sword of Death was plunged directly into the core of the Array. At once, sword Qi erupted, countless black sword Qi sprung from the Array, disregarding the solidifying effect of the Mountain Turtle¡¯s force field and landing on its carapace. There was no tremendous movement. Places where the Mountain Turtle was hit by the Sword Qi of Death fell off like chalk, revealing the Mountain Turtle¡¯s body inside. ¡°Damn, is that a Sword Rune? Alpha, you figured it out by yourself?¡± Crack crack. (That¡¯s correct.) Alpha nodded. He glanced at the utterly terrified Mountain Turtle in front of him, then swapped back for the Sword of the Wind Chaser. The invisible sword blade kept slicing through the flesh of the Mountain Turtle, waiting for its defense to completely collapse, before beheading it with a single stroke. ¡°Damn¡­ this efficiency, quite impressive.¡± Bai Qi saw Alpha¡¯s action and nodded approvingly. Even though the Mountain turtle was still fifth stage, it was still a Mid-Level King. Unexpectedly, Alpha was able to deal with it without using a Force Field. This combat power absolutely dominates those of the same stage. ¡°However, Alpha, what¡¯s up with that Sword Rune?¡± Crack crack. (I learned it from Jiuyou Darkbird. It¡¯s an application of the Power of Death. But Jiuyou Darkbird transformed it into Netherworld Fire, and I turned it into runes.) Bai Qi understood. Indeed, the master¡¯s Jiuyou Darkbird has never used the Power of Death directly in combat like Alpha. Compared with it, Alpha¡¯s previous way of fighting was indeed a bit crude. Simply put, what Alpha did before was like a nouveau riche throwing money at people. But now, he¡¯s replacing that money with other things to whip people, much more effectively. ¡°Very good. So you didn¡¯t waste your time practicing before.¡± Bai Qi patted Alpha satisfactorily, eyes on the massive corpse of the Mountain Turtle in front of him, and said: ¡°Hurry up and deal with this, then go find the next target.¡± Even the strongest Mountain Turtle was dealt with, isn¡¯t the rest of the beast pets a piece of cake? Quickly finish the mission, and then go to the master to see what actually happened at Taize Lake. Chapter 338 - Chapter 338: Chapter 334: Rune Mechanical Armour Legion (Extra update today) Chapter 338: Chapter 334: Rune Mechanical Armour Legion (Extra update today) Looking at the golden vine collapsing powerlessly in front of the Husky, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Under Schuck¡¯s reasonable planning, Bai Qi had managed to complete the remaining tasks in just three days, with a rather rich harvest. [Material Name]: Golden Vine Thorn [Material Level]: Mythical [Material Introduction]: The hardest thorn on the Golden vine¡¯s body, capable of effectively resisting physical and energy attacks, and causing damage to surrounding enemies. ¡­ Although he only got one piece of mythical level resource, Bai Qi still harvested a lot of epic-level resources. Once back at headquarters, he could definitely exchange for a batch of useful materials. With the increase in the level of target ferocious beasts, Bai Qi no longer insisted on all tasks being handled by Cordyceps. Instead, all his pets were involved in a targeted way. Although there was no significant danger, the growth of the five pets was evident. Level, basic attributes, skill proficiency. The speed of improvement of all data was much higher than daily training. ¡°Hmm~ Real battle indeed promotes growth faster. I really need to come out for activities more often.¡± After packing up, Bai Qi checked the time and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go to Taize Lake first, the teacher should be out now.¡± ¡­ At the shore of Taize Lake. The cold wind that blew over Taize Lake became more severe, the frozen area began to spread outwards, and the living creatures nearby had to migrate. As a result, cities affected such as Gusu City and Lingxi City dispatched their military forces to control the migration of creatures at Taize Lake, and at the same time declared the nearby area a restricted zone. ¡°The situation seems more serious than I thought.¡± Bai Qi pulled down the Cowskin Snake from Beta¡¯s neck and asked, ¡°What exactly happened down there? I don¡¯t believe you¡¯re not aware.¡± The Cowskin Snake opened its sleepy eyes and looked at Bai Qi bewilderedly. ¡°What¡¯s below? Is today¡¯s lunch noodles? Cough, cough, just kidding.¡± Under Bai Qi¡¯s murderous gaze, the Cowskin Snake immediately adjusted its attitude and said, ¡°I have been in deep sleep, I really don¡¯t have a clear understanding. However, I remember that the Sword Emperor once fought a Demi-God here¡­¡± ¡°Demi-God? Isn¡¯t the highest level just legendary?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s ears pricked up immediately, and he concentrated on what was coming next. The Cowskin Snake obviously appreciated Bai Qi¡¯s attitude, raised his head, cleared his throat and slowly elaborated. ¡°This Demi-God¡­¡± ¡°Yes, yes.¡± ¡°I am not clear about it either.¡± ¡°Gamma, let¡¯s have snake soup for lunch.¡± ¡°Cough cough, I remember now, legendary creatures can go further. They can possess some of the abilities of mythical creatures but cannot complete the transformation into mythical creatures, so they are called Demi-Gods.¡± ¡°You say it so easily, it wouldn¡¯t be you making things up, would it?¡± ¡°How could it be, this is what I heard from many Emperors, it couldn¡¯t be wrong.¡± The Cowskin Snake straightened up, and just as he was about to show off, Bai Qi grabbed him and threw him back onto Beta¡¯s body. ¡°Demi-God, my teacher is the strongest in the Federation, capable of killing legendary ferocious beasts in seconds. Maybe he is also a Demi-God?¡± Bai Qi glanced at the heavily sealed Taize Lake and immediately requested Delta to land. A white giant bear armored in mechanical gear rapidly came to a stop in front of Bai Qi. A middle-aged man wearing military uniform flipped down from the bear and saluted Bai Qi, ¡°Mr. Bai Qi, I am Zhuge Yun, Defense Officer of Langya City Garrison. Nice to meet you.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Bai Qi shook hands with Zhuge Yun, asked, ¡°About your relationship with Wuhou Corporation¡­¡± Zhuge Yun chuckled lightly, ¡°I am the elder uncle of Zhuge Chen, but I don¡¯t go back often. But I have heard plenty about you, Mr. Bai Qi.¡± Saying that, Zhuge Xu patted the mechanical armour on the white bear and said, ¡°Thanks to you, Mr. Bai Qi, the Arctic Ice Wolf Legion of Gusu City and Langya City¡¯s Ice Bear Legion have a head start in equipping with rune mechanical armor and armament evolution. This has greatly relieved our pressure.¡± ¡°Has it been popularised among military forces already?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat surprised. It was understandable that the rune mechanical armor had been popularised, but the armament evolution had only been announced a little over half a month ago. Had the Federation already popularised it? ¡°Correct.¡± Zhuge Yun nodded, ¡°The defense and attack capability of pets after armament evolution have significantly increased. Our two cities are just trying it out at the moment. Once enough combat data is collected, it will be fully popularised.¡± Bai Qi understood, Chu has mentioned before that the Federation has been researching integration of mechanical creatures and flesh-bodied creatures. Most of them were exoskeleton-like armors similar to rune mechanical armor. They were also pilot projects in various places. However, it seems that his armament evolution emerged victorious now. ¡°By the way, what¡¯s the situation in Taize Lake now?¡± Zhuge Chen sighed, ¡°The cold hole on Taize Lake is still expanding, the range affected by the cold air is also growing. If this continues, we might have to relocate the nearby residents.¡± ¡°Is it already that serious? And my teacher, is he out yet?¡± ¡°Bai Chuanqi came out once and was the one who alerted the army, but then he went back in,¡± Zhuge Yun remounted the Ice Paw Bear and said, ¡°I¡¯ll take you to the scene first. Judging by the time, Bai Chuanqi should be coming out soon.¡± Bai Qi nodded and, riding on Delta, followed Zhuge Yun. The two began to chat while walking and quickly became acquainted. ¡°Hahaha¡­ it¡¯s truly Zhuge Chen¡¯s good fortune to have a friend like you, Bai Qi. He was upset about the issue of talent awakening for a long time. Now, the Spirit-Control Orb, Rune Mechanical Armour, and Armament Evolution, your three inventions, were tailor-made for him. You¡¯ve fulfilled a dream for him.¡± Zhuge Yun laughed and said, ¡°I¡¯m a soldier, I don¡¯t have the means that little Xu does. But if you ever come to Langya City, you can find me, I can surely help you out.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll have to trouble Uncle Zhuge.¡± Bai Qi nodded. The distance between Gusu City and Langya City wasn¡¯t far. With Zhuge Yun¡¯s help, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about information on his future wilderness trainings. After all, even the missions published by the association, most of the intelligence is gathered from the troops. Soon, the two arrived on the ice surface of Taize Lake. As Zhuge Yun had mentioned, the hole on the ice surface had become even larger. The chill emanating from it was also increasingly biting. Delta was covered in a layer of thin ice armor just from a gust of cold wind. Bai Qi could not help but shiver and immediately summoned Gamma to wrap around himself. ¡°Ordinary people indeed cannot withstand this temperature.¡± Bai Qi inhaled deeply. Even as a Fifth Stage Beast Master, he could barely endure it. Ordinary people would probably get frostbite at once. ¡°That¡¯s right. If Bai Chuanqi can¡¯t find a way to stop this, the Federation might have to consider deploying a core weapon.¡± Zhuge Yun looked helpless. Although the core weapon could prevent the anomaly in Taize Lake from continuing, the Taize Lake ecosystem would be completely destroyed after that. The few nearby cities would also be significantly affected, so they didn¡¯t want to resort to this method unless absolutely necessary. ¡°Has it come to this point?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes hardened. As a mechanical martial artist, he naturally knew the destructive power of a core weapon. This annihilation weapon that could completely change a place¡¯s geography was going to be used here? ¡°Commander, the spread of the hole on the ice surface has suddenly stopped!¡± At this moment, a soldier suddenly ran to Zhuge Yun and reported loudly. ¡°It stopped?¡± Zhuge Yun¡¯s eyes brightened. The impact of the Taize Lake anomaly was currently under their control. The halt of its spread at this moment was, of course, the best outcome. Hearing the soldier¡¯s words, Bai Qi immediately leaned in and noticed that the cracks on the ice had gradually disappeared, no longer spreading. Even more, a thin layer of frost gradually formed on the surface of the lake that had been exposed and was gradually spreading towards the center. ¡°It¡¯s not just stopping its spread, is it about to return to its original state?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat surprised. With this sudden occurrence, had the teacher found the source of the problem? Compared to when it was spreading, the rate at which the ice layer was gathering was much faster. In just a few short minutes, it had returned to how it was when Bai Qi left. Eventually, just as the ice was about to fully return to its original state, the Jiuyou Darkbird broke through the ice surface and soared into the sky, landing beside Bai Qi after a whirl in the sky. Bai Heguang looked somewhat tired. After glancing at Bai Qi, he said, ¡°Have you completed your task?¡± ¡°Yeah, twenty Lord-level ferocious beasts and five King-level ferocious beasts have all been hunted.¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Teacher, how about you rest for a while first?¡± ¡°No need, the seal under Taize Lake was damaged, I need to contact the headquarters and the Thirteenth Bureau immediately.¡± Bai Heguang shook his head and looked at Zhuge Yun by his side, ¡°Commander Zhuge, please notify the other troops to consider the area within a hundred kilometers from here as a restricted area. It would be best if the Snare keeps a close watch and does not allow any irrelevant people to approach.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Zhuge Yun immediately stood up straight upon hearing the order and saluted Bai Heguang before turning to leave. The soldiers around also immediately became busy, starting to set up various instruments. ¡°Teacher, what exactly is under Taize Lake?¡± Bai Qi also perceived the severity of the situation and couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°I¡¯m not clear about what exactly it is, but the thing behind the seal could be the reason why Taize Lake has turned into this state. We cannot recklessly release it without absolute certainty.¡± Bai Heguang glanced at the ice layer under his feet, ¡°Right, where are those Beast Soul Warriors you mentioned earlier?¡± ¡°I had some Beast Masters from Langya City sent them back, and I¡¯ve also reported to the association. They should be at the Langya City Association by now.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Bai Heguang nodded, tapped the Jiuyou Darkbird, and Jiuyou Darkbird immediately took to the skies. ¡°You go back first. Wait for me to return and I¡¯ll arrange your next stage of tasks.¡± After saying this, the Jiuyou Darkbird, carrying Bai Heguang, headed towards Langya City. ¡°Although they say that with greater power comes greater responsibility, even a Titled Legendary like the teacher is too busy. It¡¯s almost like 007.¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but complain, hoping it won¡¯t turn into a teacher¡¯s inheritance. He wasn¡¯t interested in being this busy. Chapter 340 - Chapter 340: Chapter 336: Challenge at the Dao Pavilion Chapter 340: Chapter 336: Challenge at the Dao Pavilion The dazzling golden light was so intense that the people around could not open their eyes, and the originally flamboyant system prompt now sounded more intriguing. ¡°A single draw that hits home! Drawing out a miracle!¡± ¡°You can really draw a gold legend! This system isn¡¯t scamming people!¡± ¡°Calm down, this could be a coincidence, let¡¯s observe a little more.¡± ¡°That makes sense.¡± Gao Cheng looked at the gold card in front of him in surprise. The complete Rune Mechanical Armour on it suggested that he could commission a piece of Rune Mechanical Armour from the Wuhou Corporation with this card right this moment. ¡°Is it that simple?¡± Seeing Gao Cheng¡¯s surprised expression, Han Wei couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°Just that simple.¡± ¡°Impossible! Absolutely impossible!¡± Upon seeing Gao Cheng casually draw a gold legend, the young man immediately could hardly endure it. He rudely pushed Gao Cheng aside and took another frenzied ten consecutive draws. ¡°It must be because I just topped him off. As long as I draw that many more, I¡¯ll definitely get it!¡± With a certain dream, the young man took hundreds of draws in a row, but still only a few specks of purple light emerged, leaving the rest as blue skies and white clouds. ¡°How could it be like this¡­¡± The young man¡¯s eyes were dull, clearly having a hard time accepting this result. ¡°Is it that hard¡­¡± Looking at the young man¡¯s somewhat collapsing eyes, Gao Cheng grew even more perplexed, whereas Han Wei revealed a malicious smile, ¡°Just try it a few more times to know.¡± Afterward, Han Wei pushed Gao Cheng onto another card-drawing machine and briskly helped Gao Cheng log into his account, while instantly, the gawking crowd promptly abandoned the wealthy young man and flocked around Bai Qi. ¡°Or, try a ten-consecutive draw?¡± With so many eyes on him, Gao Cheng was also somewhat unaccustomed and hesitated for a moment before pressing the button for a ten-consecutive draw. ¡°Hmph, without someone topping off, how could it draw a card? It must have been given to others to top off.¡± The wealthy young man sneered disdainfully, full of resentment and glaring at Gao Cheng, seemingly intending to spread his bad luck to him. Finally, in the expectant gaze of everyone, Gao Cheng flipped the ten cards one by one, the first of which was a purple light. ¡°Purple card? Ha ha ha, I told you it¡¯s impossible¡­¡± The young man was immediately in high spirits, just about to mock when a dazzling gold light decisively shut him up. ¡°Wow! Gold Legend!¡± Another Gold card?! The crowd was buzzing, but before they could be surprised for long, another golden light appeared, leaving them so shocked they could not close their mouths. ¡°Two golds in a ten-consecutive draw, along with six purples? Can a human really draw that?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t block me; let me hurry up and suck in some luck!¡± ¡°Rich life-span player, mustn¡¯t provoke.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Bai Qi looked at Gao Cheng who seemed as if he had been possessed by a king of fortune, and couldn¡¯t help but smack his tongue. ¡°Good thing Feng Ye didn¡¯t come, otherwise, he would have probably shut himself off.¡± Drawing a gold card individually and getting two gold cards in a ten-consecutive draw, with such a lucky start, it was estimated others would get even more insane. No wonder the Zhuge family could catch up to those old-style corporations so quickly. They even came up with strategies like this. If they don¡¯t get rich, then who does? ¡°Bai Qi, it seems quite lively over there too. Want to go take a look?¡± Bai Qiucha lacked interest in the card-drawing show, looked around, and saw another crowd not far from the shop. Compared to the card-drawing crazy teenagers over here, that side seemed relatively quiet. Everyone huddled together as if they were observing something. ¡°Is that the Spirit-Control Orb store?¡± Bai Qi walked forward curiously and immediately felt a headache upon seeing a neat pair of cubic metal boxes on the counter. First was drawing cards, and now blind boxes? This Zhuge family really cracked the wealth code¡­ Compared to the high-speed card drawing with a single press of a button next door, the pace of opening blind boxes here was much slower. Young people who bought Spirit-Control Orb blind boxes were cautious as if they were preparing for a lottery draw. ¡°Ah, it¡¯s just a regular Spirit-Control Orb again. I¡¯m so unlucky.¡± ¡°Ha ha ha, I got a high-level orb, it¡¯s not a loss.¡± ¡°Losers, I got a glacier orb. I can contract a high-level Ice Clan beast now!¡± ¡°23333¡­¡± Unlike the Beast Masters drawing cards next door, most Spirit Controllers had lower spending power, so the winning rate of these blind boxes was significantly higher. ¡°No wonder no one is complaining. The Wuhou Corporation really know how to read the room.¡± Looking at the Spirit Controllers who had more or less reaped some rewards, Bai Qi nodded slightly. He had already given the blueprint for making special orbs to the Wuhou Corporation earlier, but the Wuhou Corporation hadn¡¯t launched them yet. It seems like they were waiting for this moment. ¡°Bai Qi, are you back from training?¡± Zhuge Chen, who was checking the operation status of all departments, ran over to Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha, who were wandering about. He said, ¡°I thought you were still training outdoors since you didn¡¯t reply to my message.¡± ¡°Cough, cough¡­ I just got back not long ago.¡± Bai Qi cleared his throat and asked, ¡°Did you come up with the idea of the card drawing and mystery boxes?¡± Zhuge Chen nodded and laughed, ¡°How is it, isn¡¯t the effect good?¡± ¡°Sure, it¡¯s good. But aren¡¯t you afraid that people will get overly hooked and conflicts might arise?¡± Bai Qi, seeing the fervent participants in the card-drawing section, couldn¡¯t help but warn. At this rate, Bai Qi was skeptical if those few card-drawing machines could be reclaimed undamaged. ¡°I have considered this issue, so in addition to the direct card drawing, you can also upgrade the lower-grade cards to exchange, which is cheaper than outright buying them.¡± Zhuge Chen smiled and said, ¡°The Rune Mechanical Armour is good, but the materials used aren¡¯t cheap. Apart from the Federal Government being able to afford it for the military, not everyone can afford it.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, not to mention the design. To ensure the smooth flow of rune energy, the metal used in Rune Mechanical Armor was quite special, hence quite expensive. If the user¡¯s physique is larger, the cost will be even higher. With this in mind, the card drawing was quite conscientious. ¡°Almost forgot, I have something important to discuss with you.¡± Zhuge Chen slapped his forehead, ¡°Do you have anything urgent today?¡± ¡°No, why?¡± Bai Qi shook his head in confusion, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me it¡¯s another opening ceremony. I can¡¯t handle that.¡± ¡°I know your character. The opening ceremony has long ended. I just want to ask you to fight a few matches for the Wuhou Dojo.¡± ¡°Fight matches?¡± Zhuge Chen explained, ¡°Wuhou Dojo is a new Dojo, but because of its affiliation with Rune Evolution and the Star Mechanical Academy¡¯s Undead Department, its development speed is relatively quick, which inevitably draws unnecessary attention.¡± At this point, Zhuge Chen paused, ¡°You understand the relationship between a dojo and a corporation.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood. Were they trying to suppress the newcomers? It makes sense, the Wuhou Corporation¡¯s growth in recent years has been rapid, making progress in various fields. Recently, they even started doing business with the Federation, it¡¯s no surprise that they¡¯re being targeted. ¡°So, you want me to pose as a student and fight against students from other dojos?¡± ¡°A student? I haven¡¯t seen any dojo that¡¯s so extravagant as to have a Fifth Stage Beastmaster as a student.¡± Zhuge Chen gave a resigned smile, ¡°The main targets of this challenge are our Wuhou Dojo¡¯s instructors. If the instructors lose, the students will naturally choose the side with stronger abilities.¡± ¡°Me, an instructor? No thank you. I¡¯m only a Fifth Stage and I don¡¯t suit the role.¡± Bai Qi was quick to refuse. After all, if others dare to challenge, they must at least have sent a couple of Six Stage Beast Trainers. He, a Fifth Stage Beastmaster, shouldn¡¯t meddle unnecessarily. ¡°You really don¡¯t know the situation at all.¡± Upon seeing Bai Qi¡¯s reaction, Zhuge Chen couldn¡¯t help but enlighten him. ¡°Relative to Legendary Beast Masters, there are quite a number of Six Stage Beast Trainers, but that¡¯s only relatively speaking. Except for the Federation and the Association, a dojo having three to five Six Stage Beast Trainers is considered quite powerful. Take the Wuhou Corporation for example, they only have three Six Stage Beast Trainers. Fifth Stage Beastmasters are the backbone of a dojo.¡± ¡°I see. I thought a Fifth-Stage Beastmaster wasn¡¯t worth much.¡± Bai Qi now understood. It¡¯s no wonder he thought so, practically every person he knew was of a high level. He had already seen three Titled Legendary, and a huge bunch of Six Stage Beast Trainers at the headquarters. Fifth Stage felt like nothing to him. ¡°The Beast Trainers from the other dojos should be arriving soon, we should hurry there.¡± Zhuge Chen checked the time and hurried Bai Qi. Bai Qi shrugged, grabbed Bai Qiucha, who was still observing the excitement, and they rushed toward the Wuhou Dojo together. Wuhou Dojo was a dojo that specialized in Undead Department. Bai Qiucha, the Bone Dragon Spirit Master, wouldn¡¯t want to miss it. ¡­ Wuhou Dojo. Wen Ruoshui nodded slightly at the sight of the energetic students on the stage above. ¡°Did not expect Master Duan to train such spirited students, it¡¯s indeed a surprise.¡± Hearing this, Duanmeng snorted, ¡°Your students are no match for Chairman Wen¡¯s vibrant group of students.¡± Wen Ruoshui gave a faint smile, not lingering on the topic of students, instead turned towards the group of instructors behind him, ¡°Are these all instructors of Wuhou Dojo? There¡¯s a tough battle coming up soon, doesn¡¯t Master Duan need to prep them first?¡± Duanmeng shook his head, ¡°Training takes time, a last-minute rush doesn¡¯t help at all. Besides, they¡¯re not necessarily weaker than the others.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not really about being weaker, but whether the others will play by the rules.¡± A spark flashed in Wen Ruoshui¡¯s broad face. Haoli Dojo also had support from corporations behind it, so he understood the intricacies well. Even though they won¡¯t send a group of Six Stage Beast Trainers, their strength is definitely be considerable. He worried that if the Wuhou Dojo couldn¡¯t handle it, it would leave a significant impact on the future development. That said, it wouldn¡¯t be a bad thing either. ¡°Master Duan.¡± At that time, Zhuge Chen led Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha from the gate. After a glance around the place and finding the representatives from other dojos hadn¡¯t arrived, he breathed a sigh of relief, quickly ran to Duanmeng¡¯s side. Duanmeng seemed puzzled, he looked over at Zhuge Chen, then the two behind him, and asked, ¡°Young Master Zhuge, what can I do for you?¡± ¡°I want Bai Qi to fight this battle on behalf of Wuhou Dojo. What do you think, Master Duan?¡± Chapter 341 - Chapter 341: Chapter 337: Worshiping the Moon Wood Spirit Chapter 341: Chapter 337: Worshiping the Moon Wood Spirit ¡°Let Bai Qi lead the Dojo fight?¡± Duanmeng was taken aback at those words. Before he could speak, Wen Ruoshui at his side had his eyes lit up and said, ¡°That¡¯s a good idea. After all, Bai Qi contributed greatly to the rapid development of the Wuhou Dojo. It¡¯s not a problem for him to represent us.¡± Hearing Wen Ruoshui¡¯s words, Duanmeng didn¡¯t offer a counter-argument for the first time and nodded after a moment of contemplation, saying, ¡°No problem. Bai Qi is already on the list of instructors at the Wuhou Dojo. No one can find fault with that.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good then.¡± Relieved upon hearing Duanmeng¡¯s agreement, Zhuge Chen looked at Bai Qi and said, ¡°Bai Qi, the fight of the Fifth Stage Beastmasters will depend on you.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do my best. Don¡¯t blame me if I lose.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, he had only advanced to the Fifth Stage not too long ago. He wouldn¡¯t be arrogant enough to think that he could be invincible among his peers. He didn¡¯t have confidence in winning against those veteran Fifth Stage Beastmasters.¡± ¡°Right, let Cha join in as well. He¡¯s an Undead Department Beastmaster too. That won¡¯t be too much, will it?¡± ¡°No.¡± Duanmeng shook his head without hesitation and said, ¡°Bai Qiucha is Bai Chuanqi¡¯s son; he can¡¯t casually join other factions. If it weren¡¯t for your collaboration with the Zhuge family, it would also be inappropriate given your status as Bai Chuanqi¡¯s disciple.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Upon hearing these words, Bai Qi frowned. Then, upon seeing Lu Yuan, who was diligently preparing as a student below, his eyes brightened, and he said, ¡°Then let Cha act as a student. There are contests between students as well, right?¡± ¡°A student?¡± Duanmeng hesitated for a moment before looking at Bai Qiucha, who seemed helpless, and reluctantly nodded. ¡°There shouldn¡¯t be a problem if he¡¯s a student¡­ in any case, the main event is the battle between the instructors. We may not need you to appear.¡± ¡°That¡¯s settled then. With both of you participating, the Dojo contest should be secured.¡± Zhuge Chen smirked, ¡°Come, I¡¯ll take you to get your uniforms. Even though you¡¯re substitutes, you still need to be properly equipped.¡± Saying this, Zhuge Chen went to take the two backstage to change their uniforms. ¡°Masters, this way, please.¡± Outside the Wuhou Dojo, Zhuge Xu led two men and one woman, all dressed in different uniforms, into the dojo. Following behind them were three groups of young people wearing the same uniforms. ¡°They¡¯re here.¡± Duanmeng¡¯s face changed at the sight, and he strode forward, with Wen Ruoshui following behind him. ¡°Master Cao, Master Liu, Master Sun, it¡¯s been a long time.¡± Duanmeng strained a smile and shook hands with the others, who returned the gesture one by one. ¡°Since all of you masters already know each other, I won¡¯t bother with introductions.¡± Seeing this, Zhuge Xu said with a laugh, ¡°Masters, do you need to rest first, or should I take you on a tour? It¡¯s the grand opening of the Wuhou Mall today, and it¡¯s quite lively.¡± ¡°No need, let¡¯s go straight to the point.¡± A middle-aged man, who had an imposing aura about him, shook his head and looked at the students of the Wuhou Dojo behind him, saying, ¡°Are these the students of the Wuhou Dojo?¡± Duanmeng nodded. He led the three of them into the dojo and introduced Bai Qi and others, ¡°Allow me to introduce. These are Master Cao Bin from Yanhuo Dojo, Master Sun Tian from Zhanlei Dojo, and Master Liu Bei from Bing Yu Dojo.¡± ¡°Greetings to the masters.¡± Bai Qi and the others each took turns to pay tribute to the three, and once their eyes fell on Bai Qi, they all focused their attention on Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha. Cao Bin pondered for a bit, then asked, ¡°Are you Bai Qi?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right, Bai Qi; one of our instructors at the Wuhou Dojo.¡± Duanmeng acknowledged, directly pointing out Bai Qi¡¯s identity, and the eyes of Cao Bin and the other masters instantly became strange as they involuntarily glanced at Bai Qi¡¯s casual attire. Looking at this outfit, it¡¯s undoubtedly someone hired for extra help. Could they make it a little more professional? A bit speechless, Cao Bin looked at Bai Qiucha who was beside him and asked, ¡°Has the son of Bai Chuanqi joined the Wuhou Dojo as well?¡± At Cao Bin¡¯s words, the faces of the others changed subtly. Seeing this, Duanmeng understood and shook his head, ¡°Not quite.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°However, Bai Qiucha is a student of our Wuhou Dojo.¡± Cao Bin and the others were speechless. Recalling Duanmeng¡¯s way of doing things in the past, they couldn¡¯t help but give Duanmeng a thumbs up. ¡°Master Duan is still as¡­ unconventional as ever.¡± Duanmeng¡¯s mouth twitched as if responding to Cao Bin¡¯s tease, and the atmosphere froze instantly. ¡°Well, now that the three masters are eager to start the Dojo fight, shall we get started?¡± Seeing this, Zhuge Xu quickly tried to break the ice, then turned to Wen Ruoshui and said, ¡°Chairman Wen, would you mind being the referee?¡± ¡°It would be my pleasure.¡± Wen Ruoshui smiled and looked at the three and asked, ¡°Who will be the first to take the stage among you?¡± ¡°Our Bing Yu Dojo is the weakest among the three, so we will go first.¡± Liu Bei gave a soft smile and a tall, somewhat flushed man walked out from behind him, saying, ¡°I am Guan Qing, a Fifth Stage Beastmaster from Bing Yu Dojo. I look forward to learning from you.¡± ¡°Guan Qing?¡± Duanmeng frowned slightly, saying, ¡°Master Liu, you are still the same as before. You even brought out someone like Guan Qing who could be promoted to the Sixth Stage at any moment.¡± Liu Bei smiled, ¡°Of course. Once he advances to the Sixth Stage, he won¡¯t have the chance to participate in the Dojo fights anymore, so he naturally wants to seize this opportunity.¡± Seeing Liu Bei¡¯s perfunctory smile, Duanmeng was speechless for a while. This man¡¯s skin has become thicker than Wen Ruoshui¡¯s. ¡°Bai Qiucha, is this Guan Qing really powerful? It seems that Master Duan looks a bit solemn.¡± Bai Qi was somewhat curious and asked Bai Qiucha, who was standing beside him. ¡°Guan Qing is an orthodox member of the Bing Yu Martial Arts Hall, and his main pet is the King Creature, Wood Spirit. He has been a veteran Fifth Stage Beastmaster for quite some time and is very powerful.¡± Bai Qiucha quickly glanced at several Fifth Stage instructors at Wuhou Dojo, and said, ¡°The Fifth Stage Beastmasters at Wuhou Dojo are not necessarily a match for Guan Qing.¡± ¡°So, they are here to cause trouble.¡± With that said, Bai Qi now understood why they had such a powerful Beastmaster. They were clearly not planning on leaving any face for the Wuhou Dojo. ¡°It¡¯s normal. Although Federation is very developed, it has been stable for so many years. Almost all areas have been divided up evenly. The rapid development of the Wuhou Corporation would naturally not please those traditional big businesses.¡± Bai Qiucha wasn¡¯t really surprised. Although the association was relatively stable inside, there were many similar incidents, and the disputes between the clan system and the master-disciple system had become the traditional culture of the association. ¡°Right, the size of the cake remains unchanged. If there¡¯s one less person to share it with, the rest of us will naturally benefit.¡± Bai Qi nodded and turned to look at the ring. Following Wen Ruoshui¡¯s instructions, a beastmaster from Wuhou Dojo and Guan Qing began entering the battlefield one after another. Devices like the Space Barrier Device and Energy Absorption Device were activated one by one, and the spectators began to gather around the ring. ¡°Is it a dojo battle?¡± ¡°Of course, didn¡¯t you see the masters of those three dojos all come together just before?¡± ¡°I did. I originally thought they were here to order Rune Mechanical Armor.¡± ¡°These martial arts halls, backed by wealthy enterprises, need not bother themselves if they really wanted something. Their presence is clearly to cause trouble.¡± ¡°But why choose now? The Wuhou Dojo has been open for such a long time, and they didn¡¯t make an appearance until now? It seems like they are here to spoil the event.¡± ¡°That¡¯s exactly what they¡¯re here to do. If Wuhou Dojo loses this round, it¡¯s going to affect the business of the Wuhou Mall and the entire Wuhou Corporation!¡± ¡°What a pity. If they had given Wuhou Dojo a little more time, they might have been able to compete with these strong players.¡± ¡­ Wen Ruoshui glanced at the two contestants and said, ¡°Let¡¯s have a brief introduction to yourselves.¡± ¡°Guan Qing, Fifth Stage Beastmaster, my main pet is the Moon Worship Wood Spirit.¡± ¡°Lin Mu, Fifth Stage Beastmaster, my main pet is the Dark Night Poison Lizard.¡± Lin Mu and Guan Qing saluted each other, and Wen Ruoshui slightly nodded, saying aloud, ¡°Then, let the match begin!¡± As soon as his words fell, two purple runes lightened up on the stage, revealing a humanoid wood figure and a colossal lizard hidden in the shadows. [Name]: Moon Worship Wood Spirit [Nature]: Plant Attribute, Moon Attribute [Bloodline Level]: Low-level King ¡­ [Name]: Dark Night Poison Lizard [Nature]: Beast, Shadow, Toxin Attribute [Bloodline Level]: Low-level King ¡­ Almost immediately after making its appearance, the Dark Night Poison Lizard concealed itself and the luminous stage got drenched in darkness instantly, making it impossible to see the Poison Lizard. ¡°The choice is right. The Dark Night Poison Lizard is the most powerful in the dark. However, it chose the wrong opponent.¡± Seeing this, Wen Ruoshui shook her head regretfully, apparently viewing the forthcoming result of the battle. However, all of this was unknown to Lin Mu. Seeing the Dark Night Poison Lizard, which had been cloaked in the dark and slowly releasing its toxins around the Wood Spirit, he became quite satisfied. Although the Dark Night Poison Lizard is not weak at close combat, he prefers to slowly wear down his enemies using its toxins. This sort of attritional warfare is also a common strategy among the Undead Department Beastmasters. Although toxins are less effective on plant attribute creatures, with the power of the Shadow Department, the Moon Worship Wood Spirit is bound to suffer. If toxins don¡¯t work out, the Dark Night Poison Lizard can always sneak attacks. He will not easily show his weak side facing a powerful rival like Guan Qing. However, the moment the toxins of the Dark Night Poison Lizard were about to get close to the Wood Spirit, the latter suddenly raised its hands as if welcoming something, and a pure moonlight appeared in the otherwise dim dojo due to the Dark Night Poison Lizard¡¯s ability and fell onto the stage. The gentle moonlight warded off the dusky shadows, and the massive figure of the Dark Night Poison Lizard was suddenly exposed before the Wood Spirit. The toxin that had been flowing from the lizard¡¯s mouth was immediately nullified by the moonlight. Moonlight¡¤Purification. ¡°Not good, it has awakened the ability to purify.¡± Seeing this, Lin Mu was stunned. It was obvious that he hadn¡¯t expected the famous close combat Wood Spirit to awaken a skill like Moonlight. He immediately commanded the Dark Night Poison Lizard to lavish King¡¯s battlefield, and the rune on his forehead flashed, giving the Dark Night Poison Lizard a huge boost in speed as it rushed towards the Wood Spirit. Since the strategy of exhausting the enemy failed, then it should be a quick fight! ¡°You¡¯re too slow.¡± Seeing this, Guan Qing shook his head. The crown on his forehead glowed red, the arms of the Wood Spirit suddenly became muscular. The branches of its arms stretched out and intertwined, transforming into a large sword slashing towards its front. And its target was the Dark Night Poison Lizard, who could hardly avoid the attack! Chapter 342 - Chapter 342: Chapter 338: Schizonepeta Body Chapter 342: Chapter 338: Schizonepeta Body Bang! A gust of wind emanated from the center of the fighting ring, striking the space barrier, causing a series of fluctuations. ¡°That hit was strong.¡± Bai Qiucha¡¯s eyes narrowed at the sight, this seemingly casual strike had been charged up for a long time, waiting for the Dark Night Poison Lizard to approach. Unexpectedly, it may have been imbued with the Power of Moonlight. ¡°Lin Mu should lose.¡± Bai Qi sighed as he glanced at the ring still shrouded in smoke. The law of smoke without harm wasn¡¯t always applicable. Judging by the force of the Wood Spirit¡¯s previous hit, the Dark Night Poison Lizard should be finished. As expected, as the smoke in the ring gradually dissipated, the outcome of the battle between the two king-level creatures became clear to the audience. The Dark Night Poison Lizard, a king-level creature, had indeed been rendered combat ineffective by the Wood Spirit in a single blow. ¡°Hey, hey, hey, even if Guan Qing is very strong, isn¡¯t this too exaggerated? The opponent is a king-level creature after all.¡± ¡°It¡¯s expected, didn¡¯t you see the Dark Night Poison Lizard¡¯s feet were entangled by vines? The Wood Spirit had already set a trap, just waiting to win in a single blow.¡± ¡°But, winning in a single blow, it¡¯s okay for lower classes, but is it possible for higher classes?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure about others, but Guan Qing can definitely do it. His talent ¡®Fury¡¯ can make a pet unleash five times its normal destructive power in an instant.¡± The crowd was buzzing with chatter, and Wen Ruoshui announced the result of the match. ¡°First round, Guan Qing wins.¡± The Wuhou Dojo¡¯s loss in the first round caused the surrounding spectators to become even more animated, even the students below started to stir. A loss in the first battle did indeed affect morale. Bai Qi looked a little helpless as he noticed the simultaneous stares of Duanmeng and Zhuge Xu. ¡°Bai Qi, prepare to enter the field,¡± Duanmeng walked up to Bai Qi, patting him on the shoulder. ¡°Guan Qing has been a Fifth Stage Beastmaster for much longer than you, so as long as you can force out the field technique of Guan Qing¡¯s pet, consider your mission complete.¡± ¡°Ah, I understand.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, glancing at Zhuge Xu, who had a smile on his face but a hint of helplessness in his eyes. He understood. This was clearly prepared for suppression, wasn¡¯t it? Amidst the curious and expectant gazes of the crowd, Bai Qi slowly entered the ring, facing Guan Qing, who looked calm, he asked, ¡°Er, Senior Guan Qing, do you need a rest or want someone else to come?¡± ¡°No need.¡± Guan Qing glanced at Bai Qi, ¡°Quick battle, quick decision. I don¡¯t like wasting time.¡± Still quite impatient, huh. ¡°Well, alright.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, and with a flash of the array, Gamma appeared on the fighting platform. ¡°Bai Qi, Fifth Stage Beastmaster, Lord-level creature Gemini Devourer.¡± ¡°A Lord-level creature?¡± Duanmeng frowned slightly at this. He¡¯d set Bai Qi on this path because he valued Bai Qi¡¯s King-level Death Sword Monarch, which, thanks to the uniqueness of the Power of Death, could definitely shrink the gap in growth levels with Guan Qing. But Bai Qi had actually voluntarily given up these advantages and instead chosen to confront a Lord-level creature, which was rather irrational. And what¡¯s more, the general approach of the Wuhou Dojo was to use undead creatures, so why bring out an alien creature? ¡°Um, can¡¯t I do this?¡± Bai Qi looked a bit confused. Was there still someone nowadays who couldn¡¯t use Lord-level creatures to kill King-level creatures? Or was it just that the King-level ferocious beasts that Bai Heguang had picked for him were too weak? Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s puzzled look, Wen Ruoshui shook his head helplessly, ¡°Of course you can, are you sure about this?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sure.¡± ¡°Then, let the match begin!¡± The second round of the fight began, but the surrounding spectators didn¡¯t seem particularly interested. Kings against Lords, the outcome was predictable. Kabu-kabu? (Master, it smells similar to Epsilon. Is it a friend?) ¡°It smells similar? Is it because of the moonlight? But this one isn¡¯t a friend, it¡¯s your opponent. This is how you¡­¡± Kabu-kabu. (Gamma understands.) Gamma nodded, then bounding towards the Wood Spirit. With each leap a radiant red aura spread from its body. ¡°An aura-based skill?¡± Guan Qing¡¯s face changed at the sight, as a precursor to field techniques, aura skills could be said to have already unlocked half the shackles preventing this pet from becoming an Emperor-level creature. That was why the effect of aura skills was much stronger than that of the equivalent level. ¡°Wood Spirit, attack quickly.¡± Once the Wood Spirit received the order, it rushed toward Gamma with a speed far beyond that of ordinary plant-based creatures. Its wooden sword descended like a crescent moon, slashing straight at Gamma. In the face of this sudden enemy attack, Gamma did not panic at all. The white light dissipated the original green, and its jelly-like form gradually turned into a diamond shape. Ting! The glimmering blade light spattered, Gamma was hit down hard into the ground by the wooden sword producing a crisp sound, yet it was unhurt. Instead, the Moon Worshiping Wood Spirit that launched the attack showed some signs of damage starting from the wooden sword. ¡°This is a spatter skill?¡± Guan Qing slightly furrowed his brows, immediately making the Moon Worshiping Wood Spirit keep its distance. The moonlight reappeared above the wood spirit¡¯s head, casting down on the wooden sword. As the wood spirit slashed down with force, a glow of the sword beam aimed once more at Gamma. Ding! The sword beam hit Gamma at once, which was just getting up on its feet, then much like sunlight meeting the surface of a mirror, it was directly reflected back. ¡°So, it can reflect energy attacks as well?¡± Looking at the sword¡¯s beam ¨C though smaller, was indeed the same moon slash that the Moon Worshiping Wood Spirit had just emitted ¨C Guan Qing was increasingly astonished. Kapup Kapup! (Master, this skill is really strong!) Seeing its effortless defense and of bouncing back the attack of the Moon Worshiping Wood Spirit, Gamma was somewhat excited. ¡°Indeed impressive, I just didn¡¯t expect it could even rebound energy attacks.¡± Bai Qi smiled slightly. After acquiring the Goldvine Thorns, Bai Qi originally planned to hold another intra-team battle. However, the other four pets collectively stated their surrender for this fight, directly suggesting to leave it to Gamma. Left with no choice, Bai Qi directly let Gamma take it. Although he was somewhat dissatisfied with this kind of dark operation on the pets, after seeing the effects of the skill, Bai Qi stopped complaining. [Skill Name]: Schizonepeta body [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Description]: Under the enhancement of the diamond body, it has stronger reflective abilities, whether energy attacks or physical attacks can be effectively reflected. Note: It only works in Holy Light Form ¡­ The expected thorny aura unexpectedly mixed with the diamond body and formed a new skill. It not only had the ultra-strong defense of the diamond body but also the ability to reflect the splash damage. This combination made Bai Qi extremely satisfied. ¡°Similar to the Thorny aura, but it can reflect both energy and physical attacks.¡± Guan Qing glanced deeply at the unharmed Gamma, his forehead¡¯s rune mark lit up again, and the whole body of the Moon Worshiping Wood Spirit suddenly expanded. It launched an attack on Gamma at a speed far exceeding before. Gamma still did not dodge at the sight, it, as ever, put Schizonepeta body and the effect of Bloodsucking Aura at their maximum, and brazenly decided to drag out the battle with the opponent. In an instant, the sword light scattered, and most of the attacks from the Moon Worshiping Wood Spirit were reflected back by Gamma. However, they were skillfully avoided by the wood spirit, and all the sword light completely embedded on the surrounding space barrier. The two sides were thus stuck in a stalemate. ¡°I heard long ago that the legendary Bai collected a genius disciple, turns out it¡¯s true. He can even nurture a lord-level creature like this. If it breaks through to the king-level, I¡¯m afraid Guan Qing won¡¯t be able to hold on.¡± ¡°What a pity, if it could be nurtured to the king-level earlier, this battle might still have some hope. It¡¯s quite a disadvantage to drag out the fight with the Moon Worshiping Wood Spirit.¡± Sun Tian sighed, clearly having a high regard for the Moon Worshiping Wood Spirit. ¡°I don¡¯t think so, though.¡± Cao Bin shook his head and said, ¡°As far as I know, when Bai received Bai Qi as his disciple, Bai Qi was already a third-stage Beast Master, this monster must have been obtained by Bai Qi himself, as for resources¡­ if Bai had really helped, he should have been at least king-level by now, right?¡± The two fell silent upon hearing his words, indeed, if Bai Heguang would assist, making a King-level creature would be relatively easy. Moreover, to their knowledge, Bai Heguang was not that kind of person. ¡°Moreover, didn¡¯t you notice that the energy value of the lord creature is a bit abnormal?¡± Hearing Cao Bin¡¯s words, the two finally came to their senses. Even though Gamma had the Bloodsucking Aura to absorb the energy, a lord-level creature couldn¡¯t sap much energy from the king-level creature. It was already considered a rare talent to last a couple of minutes. But this creature in front of them that had been beaten by the Moon Worshiping Wood Spirit for so long, had not shown any signs of fatigue, but seemed to get more and more energized. ¡°This Battle Dojo was interesting.¡± With a slight smile on the corner of his mouth, Cao Bin¡¯s curiosity towards Bai Qi grew. ¡­ ¡°Can a plant-based creature run so fast?¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, watching how the Moon Worshiping Wood Spirit, which clearly had no running movement, yet moved easily along the ground. Suddenly, an idea occurred to him. ¡°Gamma, change form.¡± Kapup Kapup! (Gamma understands!) Receiving the instruction from Bai Qi, Gamma for the first time, actively avoided the attack of the Moon Worshiping Wood Spirit. Its pure white body suddenly transformed into sinister green, and a burning sensation spread from around it, gradually overlaying the entire arena. Simultaneously, The Moon Worshiping Wood Spirit distanced itself from Gamma out of fear, but their movements were noticeably slower than before, even making their first running movement for the very first time. ¡°As expected, it relies on the underground plants to assist in movement.¡± Under the range of Scorched Earth, the roots of the plants definitely couldn¡¯t survive. This previous way of moving of the Moon Worshiping Wood Spirit was deemed as useless. ¡°After being beaten for so long, it¡¯s time for us to take the offensive.¡± Looking at Gamma, which was gradually turning into evil form, Bai Qi grinned slightly. Gamma, immediately understanding the instruction, took heavy steps towards the Moon Worshiping Wood Spirit. The wood spirit seemed to have an extraordinary fear of evil energy and subconsciously took a step back. ¡°Damn, a lord-level creature is forcing a king-level creature to retreat? Have I gone mad, or has the world changed?¡± ¡°You must not all blind, otherwise, I must be too.¡± ¡°Somebody, bring me the best eye drops fast!¡± Chapter 343 - Chapter 343: Chapter 339: Broken Thunder Spear Chapter 343: Chapter 339: Broken Thunder Spear The retreat of the Moon-Worshipping Wood Spirit didn¡¯t just astonish the audience, but also the five six-stage Beast Masters and numerous fifth stage Beast Masters in the arena were somewhat surprised. Sun Tian, looking at Gamma, who resembled a demon, his body enveloped in evil energy flames, asked: ¡°Have you ever seen this kind of attribute?¡± ¡°A fire attribute, but have never seen this variation.¡± Cao Bin slightly frowned, saying: ¡°I seem to have seen a similar ability in some records, but it¡¯s definitely not a regular attribute recorded in the guide.¡± ¡°So that¡¯s how it is, a mutated attribute,¡± Liu Bei nodded and looked towards Guan Qing in the arena. As the first participant, Guan Qing¡¯s perception was naturally much more intuitive. Heat, chaos, evil. None of these auras were fond of the Moon-Worshipping Wood Spirit, which was one of the reasons it chose to retreat. ¡°Moon-Worshipping Wood Spirit, Moonlight Field!¡± With absolutely no hesitation, Guan Qing immediately launched the King¡¯s Field, and a full moon suddenly hung above his head, soft moonlight pouring down, forcefully curtailing the range of the scorched earth expansion, and under the nourishment of the moonlight, the figure of the Moon-Worshipping Wood Spirit gradually grew taller. As a King-level creature with both Moon and Wood attributes, the King¡¯s Field of the Moon-Worshipping Wood Spirit greatly amplified its own abilities. As one diminished and the other grew, the advantages of the Moon-Worshipping Wood Spirit naturally became greater. Then, the wooden sword in the hand of the Moon-Worshipping Wood Spirit danced and the blades of moonlight poured downupon Gamma like a storm. They landed on Gamma¡¯s body, striking against the evil energy flames and sparked off white and blue sparks. Ka, pu, ka, pu! (It seems that this moonlight has some restraint against evil energy.) The Gamma that was irradiated by the moonlight was clearly a bit uncomfortable, it¡¯s demon body writhing, then it split once again, amazingly transforming into the Holy-Light form, turning into a Diamond Angel blocking the moonlight. The pure angel, the dirty demon. Two types of creatures, which were supposed to be mortal enemies, were actually helping each other, working together seamlessly. ¡°Two mutually exclusive attributes?¡± Guan Qing, looking at the angel avatar that was resisting the moonlight by virtue of the power of holy light, and then glancing at the demon¡¯s main body that was continuing to close in on the Moon-Worshipping Wood Spirit, realized that he could not treat Gamma as a Lord creature, his eyes narrowed, the rune mark on his brow emerged again, and the full moon above his head instantly turned into a blood moon. The atmosphere of the Moonlight Field suddenly changed. Whether it was moonlight or wood attribute energy, both were more inclined to aid, but after his talent amplified them, they could turn into the most brutal offensive energy. Yin!!! As expected, after receiving Guan Qing¡¯s attribute enhancement, the eyes of the Moon-Worshipping Wood Spirit also turned red, and the blood moon above its head seemed to have received some summon and fell from the sky, merging into the wooden sword. The wooden sword swept horizontally, and the red arc of light whistled out. Wherever it passed, even the light appeared distorted, and it directly broke through the angel¡¯s avatar, going straight for Gamma¡¯s main body. Upon seeing this, Gamma tried to dodge, but that blood-colored arc of light tightly locked onto Gamma. Gamma simply couldn¡¯t evade it. At this, Gamma suddenly leaped high and at the same time, spat out another avatar again. The original avatar that had been split into two by the Blood Blade also merged again, and proactively started to converge on the newly emerged avatar. ¡°Trying to use the avatar to block the Blood Blade? Naive idea.¡± A touch of disdain passed through Guan Qing¡¯s eyes. Although it was surprising that Gamma, a Lord creature, could force the Moon-Worshipping Wood Spirit to use its ultimate move, the difference was there after all, and it looked like it¡¯s already at its limit. Boom! An astonishing explosion emanated from the center of the ring. The explosion triggered by the collision of the holy light and evil energy attributes directly ripped through the Blood Blade of the Moon-Worshipping Wood Spirit, and the aftermath even affected the Moonlight Field. The energy wave that escaped could even be clearly felt by Guan Qing standing in the opposing position. Looking at the stage enveloped by the explosion energy, Master Duan¡¯s eyes became increasingly brilliant, while the expressions of the trio, Cao Bin, looked somewhat peculiar. ¡°Are today¡¯s young people that terrifying?¡± A rare bitter smile appeared on Liu Bei¡¯s face. A Lord creature could cause an explosion of this magnitude, and it was just two avatars. Looking at Gamma¡¯s main body, it was clear that it still had some strength left. If this creature evolved into a King creature, could they really block it? The three looked at each other, not doubting at all that Bai Qi could cultivate Gamma into a King creature. He was a legendary disciple, and even a titled legendary. Bai Heguang could easily provide some help to breakthrough this threshold. Moreover, even if Bai Heguang didn¡¯t help, with Bai Qi¡¯s several core patents, resources to cultivate pets wouldn¡¯t be an issue at all. ¡°Master Duan, we¡¯ve lost this match for our Bing Yu Martial Arts Hall.¡± Liu Bei glanced at the ring where the dust had not yet settled and voluntarily proposed to admit defeat. Although the Moon-Worshipping Wood Spirit still had the power to continue to fight, if it were to face a ferocious beast it would be another matter, but in this dojo battle, having its King¡¯s Field ripped apart by a Lord creature, for the dojo, would be considered as a loss. Hearing Liu Bei¡¯s words, a glint of light flashed across Zhuge Xu¡¯s eyes, and a rare smile appeared on Master Duan¡¯s face. This was truly an unexpected result. ¡°Are you sure?¡± Wen Ruoshui asked symbolically. Main pet against three pets, King against Lord, if it couldn¡¯t be over in a second, it already counted as half lost. Moreover, had the explosion just now been a little closer to the Moon-Worshipping Wood Spirit, the outcome might not be certain. ¡°If they continue to fight, it would simply be a loss of face. We¡¯ll leave it to Yanhuo and Zhan Lei Dojo.¡± Liu Bei smiled, not minding the discussions around him in the slightest, and it seemed that Guan Qing had no objections either. After hearing Liu Bei announce defeat, he simply returned to his team. Wen Ruoshui nodded, looking at Sun Tian and Cao Bin, and asked: ¡°So which of you two will go first?¡± Cao Bin fell silent, while Sun Tian directly stepped forward and said: ¡°We, Zhan Lei Dojo, will go first. Just now, if Master Liu didn¡¯t speak quickly, it should have been our turn.¡± ¡°I am truly sorry.¡± A hint of regret appeared on Liu Bei¡¯s face, but Sun Tian had only spoken casually, looking over his shoulder to address the tall man behind him, ¡°Sun Hui, it¡¯s your turn.¡± Sun Hui nodded, a spear suddenly appearing in his hand. Electricity flashed over his body as he stepped into the arena. ¡°Fifth Stage Beast Master of Zhanlei Dojo, Sun Hui, Wielding his King-level pet, the Broken Thunder Spear!¡± As his voice fell, an energy surged from the Broken Thunder Spear and enveloped Sun Hui. When the lightning dissipated, Sun Hui was clad in a majestic suit of armor. [Name]: Broken Thunder Spear [Nature]: Thunder [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King ¡­ ¡°An Equipment System pet?¡± Bai Qi licked his lips when he saw it, marveling at how he always encountered Beast Masters who personally engaged in the fray. With some relying on fusion, some on symbiosis, it was as if he was being forced to make a pact with a symbiotic Equipment System beast. ¡°Bai Qi, do you need to swap pets?¡± Seeing that Bai Qi seemed a bit distracted, Wen Ruoshui couldn¡¯t help but remind him. ¡°Swap pets? Yes, absolutely!¡± Bai Qi snapped out of his trance and promptly called Gamma back. Although the clone had triggered the explosion earlier, the energy required was actually stored in Gamma¡¯s Twin-Life Contract. Now, with energy depleted to a significant degree, another round of this would be quite difficult. Unless, of course, he was to detonate the main body. ¡°It¡¯s a high-speed attacker.¡± Bai Qi thought for a moment and then decided on his pet for this round. ¡°Bai Qi, Fifth Stage Beast Master, Presenting the Lord-level Ancestral Beast.¡± To the astonishment of the crowd, a mighty ancestral beast slowly emerged from the array. ¡°Ancestral Beast? Are you trying to insult me!¡± Lightning flickered in Sun Hui¡¯s eyes when he saw this, and he exuded an imposing aura that shot directly toward Bai Qi. At this, Delta immediately stood upright and morphed into a Diamond Ape, bellowing at Sun Hui. The wild aura of the ancient species was in no way inferior to a King creature¡¯s, and they were equally matched. ¡°On-site evolution? While I¡¯ve heard of Bai Qi possessing such a strange pet, it¡¯s still quite astounding to witness it for myself.¡± Wen Ruoshui seemingly knew a little about what had transpired in the Nile City, including, naturally, Delta¡¯s impressive exploits. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is, it can evolve temporarily. It seems I¡¯ve underestimated you.¡± Sun Hui¡¯s expression changed. With a wave of his spear, lightning flashed across the sky. ¡°Well, let¡¯s begin!¡± Bai Qi nodded, saying, ¡°Delta, be serious; this opponent won¡¯t be easy.¡± Gurgle gurgle. (Don¡¯t worry, Master. Delta will do his best.) Delta nodded solemnly in response. Turning into the Diamond Ape, he charged toward Sun Hui with a steely determination. Despite Sun Hui¡¯s significantly larger stature, he wasn¡¯t in the least bit intimidated. On the contrary, he seemed to grow excited. A flash of lightning, and he was right in front of the Diamond Ape. He thrust his Broken Thunder Spear forward like a bolt of lightning, cutting through the air and lunging directly at Delta¡¯s chest. This thrust was quick, accurate, and ruthless. Most of the Beast Masters only saw a blur before them, and then Delta was about to be impaled by the spear, a sight that made them gasp. This Sun Hui¡¯s oppressive presence seemed even greater than Guan Qing¡¯s earlier. However, in the blink of an eye when Delta was about to be struck, the massive beast deftly sidestepped, avoiding the spear. This seemingly mundane action seemed completely at odds with Delta¡¯s enormous size. ¡°Interesting.¡± Sun Hui smirked, and with a flick of his wrist the Broken Thunder Spear suddenly changed direction, sweeping horizontally towards the Diamond Ape. The Diamond Ape, as if anticipating this, performed a somersault and leapt high into the air. ¡°There isn¡¯t much room for evading in the sky.¡± Sun Hui drove his spear into the ground and leaped onto it, propelling himself faster into the air, attempting to engage Delta in an aerial combat. ¡°This¡­ suddenly makes me feel a bit embarrassed.¡± Seeing Sun Hui preparing to strike Delta at just the right moment, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help feeling a little helpless. Delta, however, didn¡¯t overthink it and transformed into the Wind God Winged Dragon, once again increasing his altitude and avoiding Sun Hui¡¯s ambush. ¡°It can still evolve?¡± Sun Hui was stunned, but he was quickly consumed by intense exhilaration. He pointed the Broken Thunder Spear at the sky and a colossal bolt of thunder descended, piercing Sun Hui¡¯s body. ¡°Thunder Piercing Body? Things are getting serious with Sun Hui.¡± Wen Ruoshui, who also controlled the power of thunder, pulled at the corner of his mouth as he watched. He was looking forward to Bai Qi¡¯s performance. Could you turn the tide of battle and emerge victorious against a King-level opponent who was already taking things seriously? Chapter 344 - Chapter 344: Chapter 340: Void VS Thunderbolt Chapter 344: Chapter 340: Void VS Thunderbolt Thunderbolts funneled into Sun Hui¡¯s body, the electricity on the surface of his body so intense it was palpable, like electric snakes slithering around him. At the same time, Sun Hui¡¯s descent seemed to slow. With a heavy stomp, he stepped directly onto a Thunderbolt and charged towards the Wind God Winged Dragon. ¡°This is really a show!¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips. This kind of special effect was definitely the treatment a favored son would receive. Seeing Sun Hui chasing after him again, Delta was caught off guard. Its massive wings beat violently, creating a turbulent gale that swept towards Sun Hui. A deafening roar¡­ The explosive thunder did nothing to hinder Sun Hui. The Broken Thunder Spear pierced directly through the gale, not slowing his advance in the least. Seeing this, a battle intent flashed in Delta¡¯s eyes. It abandoned its advantage and flew directly towards Sun Hui. It looked like it was planning for a head-on collision with Sun Hui. ¡°Even though it¡¯s a creature from the Equipment System, the basic attributes¨CLord Creatures definitely can¡¯t catch up with a King-level creature. That was a wrong decision.¡± The surrounding audience sighed in disappointment. Although they were looking forward to another breathtaking performance from Bai Qi, confronting a King-level creature head-on was undoubtedly foolish. However, a few six-stage masters who knew some internal affairs of Nile City were watching the airborne battle with rapt attention. Crack! Delta and Sun Hui collided head-on. Lightning flickered, concealing their bodies, and the sound of objects shattering echoed from within. ¡°Did you hear that? It sounded like something broke.¡± ¡°Um, was it a bone fracture from the impact? Damn, those Lord Creatures are tough. Their bone fractures are louder than ours.¡± ¡°Does your bone fracture for this long? Surely it¡¯s the Dojo being affected by the impact and starting to crack.¡± ¡°I think I know what broke¡­¡± The lightning dissipated, revealing Delta and Sun Hui. Between the Broken Thunder Spear and Delta, cracks were spreading wildly in all directions, as if they wanted to tear the sky apart. The sound just now was evidently coming from here. ¡°Tearing space apart, does this Ancestral Beast have a Space Attribute?¡± Everyone looked at each other, while Sun Hui, who was facing Delta directly, was both surprised and excited. ¡°The fight is getting interesting!¡± Sun Hui grinned, completely forgetting Sun Tian¡¯s advice before leaving, and thrust his spear once more, utterly unaffected by the space cracks before him. A mere space, shattered by my spear! Seeing this, Delta didn¡¯t retreat. Transforming back into the Diamond Ape form, it took the attack of the Broken Thunder Spear head-on with its fist. After a brief silence, both parties launched a storm-like attack simultaneously. Cuts, sparks, coupled with the continuous descent of the duelists, left a deep gully in the sky. The supposedly one-sided battle was incredibly entwined, much like the previous round. ¡°Why hasn¡¯t Sun Hui activated his force field technique yet? It feels like the Ancestral Beast is suppressing him.¡± Observing Delta, whose strength, speed, and other attributes were not inferior to Sun Hui, the audience surrounding them felt that Sun Hui would not be able to defeat Delta without activating his force field technique. Is this thing really an Ancestral Beast? Liu Bei and others looked at each other, while Wen Ruoshui, as a master of the Combat System, was incredibly surprised. Strength, speed, defense, reaction, constitution¡­ All of Bai Qi¡¯s Ancestral Beast¡¯s physical data was perfectly balanced; there was almost no weakness. Most importantly, Delta¡¯s overall stats were actually catching up to a King Creature¡¯s. Although there was a gap, it was nothing compared to its Space Attribute. ¡°What a great potential for a Combat System.¡± A hint of regret appeared on Wen Ruoshui¡¯s face. If only this creature were a student of their own dojo. Boom! Just as everyone was astonished by Delta¡¯s amazing performance, the duel between Delta and Sun Hui finally changed. Delta blocked its body with both arms, and the blue spear tip pierced directly through the Diamond Ape¡¯s defense, embedding itself into its armored surface. Sun Hui¡¯s strike had managed to break the Diamond Ape¡¯s defense. However, Sun Hui also seemed to be suffering; his trembling arms indicated the powerful counterforce he was bearing. Almost simultaneously, Delta and Sun Hui withdrew from each other. But just when they expected a decisive blow to determine the winner, Delta and Sun Hui emitted even more powerful auras and began to tangle again. Compared to their previous hard-fought battle, Sun Hui showcased exceptional spear techniques this time. The Broken Thunder Spear in his hand was like a Thunder Dragon flying freely in the sky¡ªdominant, mysterious, each strike made people feel as if they were facing the Wrath of God. Meanwhile, Delta also exhibited the horrifying evolution and adaptability of the survival of the fittest, with the body of an Ape, the wings of a winged dragon, the armor of a White Elephant, and even its skin had evolved into a Thunder Attribute. Exquisite marksmanship combined with brilliant evolution. The battle between Delta and Sun Hui was a splendid visual feast that even some had forgotten the initial purpose of the fight. ¡°Sun Hui is as battle-thirsty as ever, is he planning to settle the match without using force field skills?¡± Liu Bei couldn¡¯t help but comment, while Sun Tian shrugged helplessly, saying, ¡°Sun Hui has been like this since he was a kid, there¡¯s not much I can do. However, looking at this, it seems like it would be impossible to determine the winner without using force field skills.¡± He knew Sun Hui¡¯s combat strength the best. When Sun Hui started using marksmanship in battle, it meant that his opponent was on par with him. Moreover, against a ¡°monster¡± like Delta that could alter its form at any time, the thunder attribute of the Broken Thunder Spear didn¡¯t have much impact. Finally, it seemed that Sun Hui had sobered from his battle frenzy. He drew a lightning arc blade to repel Delta, then raised his spear towards the sky. A thundercloud formed by purple thunderbolts appeared above Sun Hui¡¯s head. Delta immediately sensed something was wrong upon seeing this and wanted to intervene, but he was blocked by the electric barrier that fell from the thundercloud. ¡°Your pet is really strong, and I look forward to a fair fight with you. But for now, I apologize.¡± Sun Hui swung his spear, cutting through the lightning barrier in front of him. These pure forces of thunder wrapped around the spear¡¯s body one after another, transforming the originally shimmering Broken Thunder Spear into a thunderous form, radiating astonishing light and heat. The most prominent feature of an Equipment System beast¡¯s king-level force field was its ability to attach to the host body, enhancing the user¡¯s abilities to the fullest extent. The Broken Thunder Spear in this state was something even a Six Stage creature wouldn¡¯t dare to touch lightly. ¡°For this weapon to wrap around the king¡¯s force field, seems like Alpha¡¯s Sword of the Wind Chaser works the same way.¡± Bai Qi understood when he saw this; he was regretful that Alpha couldn¡¯t comprehend the concept of having two king-level force fields. Now, it seems, there wasn¡¯t much difference after all. However, a strike that infused with the king¡¯s force field wouldn¡¯t be easy to defend. Perhaps even a simple void barrier wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand this blow. ¡°Delta, give it your all; this is much stronger than those ferocious beasts.¡± Blub, blub? (Are you sure it¡¯s okay, master?) Delta responded with a hint of uncertainty, but seeing Sun Hui nearly ready to strike, he could no longer hesitate. He rapidly activated his energy and quickly entered into the Void Resonance state. ¡°Too slow!¡± Sun Hui smirked upon seeing this, a hint of coldness flashed past in an instant, followed by the Thunder Spear, which caught up with the speed of a dragon. What came next was a massive booming sound like an explosion of thunder. What a quick spear! The spectators were thrilled by Sun Hui¡¯s swift strike, reminding them of the origin of the Zhanlei Dojo¡¯s name. It is said that the founder of the Zhanlei Dojo got his name from slicing through a descending thunderbolt with a single stroke. ¡°It seems like the Wuhou Dojo is going to lose this match.¡± Everyone, including the students of the Wuhou Dojo, seemed to predict the outcome of this battle. Boom! The Thunder Spear easily pierced Delta¡¯s massive body, hitting the Space Barrier on the opposite side with a violent force, stirring up enormous ripples. However, Sun Hui looked far from relaxed; instead, he frowned. He had failed to hit his target. ¡°Is it a Space Department evasion technique? Let¡¯s see how long you can maintain it!¡± Sun Hui disappeared again like a flash of lightning. The purple Thunder Dragon zigzagged across the stage, giving Delta no chance to catch his breath or counterattack. Finally, it seemed that Delta¡¯s Void Resonance had reached its time limit. He deliberately dodged Sun Hui¡¯s attack. Seeing this situation, Sun Hui couldn¡¯t help but be delighted, and swung his spear around to strike at Delta. This blow was swift, accurate, and deadly. It was so sudden and caught Delta off guard just at the moment when the Void Resonance state was about to be dismissed. However, just when Sun Hui¡¯s spear was about to hit Delta, Sun Hui suddenly felt Delta was incredibly distant, even though he was clearly right in front of him. Sometimes, what¡¯s near can seem far away. ¡°Space skills are truly troublesome.¡± Sun Hui promptly attempted to break through this constraint, but he was distracted by Delta¡¯s Evolution Light. A Dragon Horned Whale of massive size appeared in front of everyone. This Dragon Horned Whale was huge, even larger than the stage it seemed, but it didn¡¯t exceed the stage¡¯s boundaries. The whale¡¯s slow opening mouth didn¡¯t create any sound, but everyone seemed to hear the noise of tidal surge in their ears. Upon closer inspection, waves of space ripples appeared in front of the Dragon Horned Whale and expanded in size, crashing towards Sun Hui like a seawave. Void Resonance ¨C Wave! Under the effect of Void Resonance, the dark current was stronger than ever before. The spatial ripples had even become tangible, and spectators noticed that the surrounding Space Barrier was also affected to some extent. Seeing this, Sun Hui showed no signs of fear. Instead, his fighting spirit was more vigorous than ever, and he charged head-on towards the wave. In an instance, thunder entered the sea, and the waves reached the sky. The Thunder Spear and the Void Wave collided head-on, and the dazzling energy submerged both Delta and Sun Hui completely. For a moment, no one could see what was happening on the stage. Chapter 345 - Chapter 345: Chapter 341: Magma Hellhound Chapter 345: Chapter 341: Magma Hellhound Finally, the electric light dissipated, and the spatial ripples gradually smoothed out. Delta and Sun Hui¡¯s figures finally appeared before everyone. ¡°So, how did it end?¡± Zhuge Chen looked curiously towards the stage, but Zhuge Xu managed to guess something from the expressions of the masters around him, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. ¡°Ah~ I was thinking about going back and mocking Guan Qing, but turns out I lost too.¡± Sun Hui looked at his right hand trembling ceaselessly, even struggling to hold his spear tightly, and he sighed helplessly. Never mind Delta, whose basic attributes were comparable to those of a King creature, his attacks under the Void Resonance State were somewhat difficult to resist. Even though he had the physical constitution comparable to a ferocious beast under the combined form of his Broken Thunder Spear, he still felt like his arm muscles were about to be torn apart. ¡°I lost.¡± Sun Hui helplessly shook his head, looking at the panting Delta opposite him, feeling his own energy value that was also virtually depleted, and conceded directly. Unlike the previous match where Guan Qing and Gamma still had some allowance for one another, his and Delta¡¯s energy values had been mostly consumed, continuing on would probably not affect the Broken Thunder Spear and nor Delta much, but he, the Beastmaster, might have to suffer some internal injuries. ¡°Thank you for your mercy.¡± Bai Qi gave Sun Hui a nod of acknowledgement, then summoned Delta back, immediately tossing a platinum egg into his Beast Control Space. Different from Gamma¡¯s explosive attack, Delta was genuinely using his own ability to withstand a King creature. If there was a somewhat overpowered ability, it was probably the significant increase obtained under the Void Resonance State. The advantages of the Space Department were indeed quite potent. ¡°Um, masters, we¡¯ve already had two battles, shall we take a break?¡± Seeing Bai Qi defeating two fifth stage Beastmasters in a row, and moreover, overcoming with the weaker, Zhuge Xu felt extremely delighted. Although it wasn¡¯t a victory obtained using the mainstream undead creatures from the Wuhou Dojo, just winning already meant enough ¨C once they got through this, the Wuhou Corporation would have enough time to recruit powerful students and instructors to fill the vacancies in the mid and lower levels. ¡°No rush, our Yanhuo Dojo hasn¡¯t challenged yet.¡± Cao Bin shook his head, looked at a man behind him, and said, ¡°Cao Lie, you go.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The man named Cao Lie nodded, silently walked to the opposite station, didn¡¯t say a word, just silently summoned his beast. A huge dog made of magma. [Name]: Magma Hellhound. [Nature]: Fire attribute. [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King. ¡­ The moment the Magma Hellhound appeared, the surrounding air instantly became dry, the stage underfoot slowly cracked, and the slow-flowing magma below could be seen faintly. ¡°He changed the attribute of the field as soon as he started, this guy is not easy to deal with.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s expression turned serious, looked at the ferocious Magma Hellhound, pondered for a moment, then decided on the corresponding beast, and summoned the Husky. ¡°Arctic Ice Wolf? No, is it a product of Armament Evolution?¡± As the celebrity spokesperson of Elf House, the image of Bai Qi¡¯s Alpha and Husky had long been ingrained in people¡¯s hearts, so the surrounding audience recognized Husky¡¯s identity at a glance, but they were soon looked down upon by the people around them. ¡°Dude, don¡¯t you have internet at your home? This is Bai Qi¡¯s unique Arctic Ice Wolf evolution ¨C Valley-breaking Mechanical Wolf.¡± ¡°But didn¡¯t I remember that the Valley-breaking Mechanical Wolf has two heads? That one seems to have three.¡± ¡°It seems so, and why do I feel like this Wolf¡¯s aura seems to be no weaker than the Magma Hellhound?¡± Looking at Husky, who was not losing to the Magma Hellhound in either size or momentum, the audience was curious, while Duanmeng quietly breathed a sigh of relief. This kid finally decided to summon a King creature for battle. ¡°Cao Lie, Yanhuo Dojo fifth stage Beast Master. Beast: King-level Magma Hellhound.¡± ¡°Bai Qi, Wuhou Dojo fifth stage Beast Master. Beast: King-level Good and Evil Judges.¡± As soon as Bai Qi¡¯s voice fell, the people around were immediately exclaiming. It turned out to be a King-level creature; the Arctic Ice Wolf¡¯s limit was unexpectedly high. However, the surprise of the crowd lasted only for an instant, and was soon replaced by stunned expressions. Arf! Arf! (Let me go, I want to have a duel with that stinky snake!) A gray snake was slithering on Husky¡¯s body, no matter how Beta tried to get it off, it couldn¡¯t. ¡°These two fools, why are they so noisy?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s forehead was throbbing, suppressing the impulse to go down and beat the two, but the Cowskin Snake was the first to notice the abnormality around them, gracefully evading Beta¡¯s secret attack, directly hiding behind Bai Qi. ¡°Are you guys in a battle? Such a crude protective method; back in the Era of the Law Emperor, they used Dimensional Arrays.¡± The Cowskin Snake looked around, looked down upon the spatial barrier around them, was about to continue commenting, but found Bai Qi looking at him with dangerous eyes, and immediately retracted its neck. ¡°Ahem ¡­ anyway, I suddenly remembered I had insomnia last night, I¡¯ll go back first.¡± After speaking, the Cowskin Snake moved towards Bai Qi¡¯s palm, trying to return to the Secret Space to lay low. Awooo! (Stinking snake, don¡¯t you dare run! Taste my paw!) Seeing that the cowskin snake was trying to run away, Beta immediately rushed up to stop it, but halfway through, he saw a fist smashing towards his face, and it landed accurately on his nose. Awoo~ (Human, you actually sneak attacked me! It must be that stinking snake, up to no good!) Beta pitifully covered his nose with an aggrieved look in his eyes, while the cowskin snake was secretly laughing. ¡°You, go and paint the Dimension Array, or else¡­¡± Bai Qi squinted his eyes slightly, making the cowskin snake shudder and quickly nod in agreement before Bai Qi threw it back. Awooo¡­ (Damn, that stinking snake managed to slip away again¡­) Beta reluctantly watched the released cowskin snake, his dark eyes rolling around, already planning how to deal with it when they get back. ¡°May I ask, can we start now?¡± Cao Lie casually asked, seeing that Beta was still messing around. ¡°Ahem, very soon.¡± Bai Qi apologetically waved at Cao Lie, and then grabbed Beta by the scruff of his neck and said, ¡°Quickly finish this match for me; if you lose, I will physically discipline you, understand?¡± Awoo? (Physical discipline?) Beta curiously looked at Bai Qi. But upon seeing Bai Qi¡¯s scissor gesture and the wandering gaze, Beta instinctively covered his privates with his front paw, giving Bai Qi a pitiful look. Awoo Awoo¡­ (Human, how could you treat me like this¡­) ¡°Hurry and go to the competition, you¡¯ll have to face the consequences if you lose,¡± Bai Qi gave Beta a swift kick in the butt prompting him to reluctantly step onto the stage. As soon as his front paw landed, it was seared by the Magma Arena¡¯s surface. Awoo! (This stage actually sneak-attacked me!) Beta eyed the stage cautiously while Schuck, who was at the side, couldn¡¯t bear to watch anymore. He sprayed several cold breaths directly onto the stage, and froze the Magma Arena. ¡°So this is the effect of Armament Evolution.¡± Wen Ruoshui nodded slightly at the sight. ¡°With both parties on stage, let the match officially begin!¡± As Wen Ruoshui¡¯s voice fell, the Magma Hellhound attacked in one go, spewing out Magma Cannonballs with the fury of a volcanic eruption that rained down towards Beta. Awoo Awoo! (Despicable, you actually sneak-attacked me!) Beta skillfully dodged from left to right, as if he could be hit by the Magma Cannonball at any time, but each time he accurately avoided it, occasionally he even found the time to cool off his feet. ¡°Excellent predictive ability, but so what?¡± Cao Lie commented on Beta¡¯s performance in a monotone. The Magma Hellhound did not change its actions at all, but the cannonballs suddenly transformed into Magma Dogs and charged towards Beta. ¡°Same strategy, what a coincidence.¡± Upon seeing that, Schuck¡¯s eyes flashed red, and Mechanical Wolves began to separate from him, each choosing a Magma Dog and launching an attack. At the same time, the Mechanical Lord unfolded, a row of Frozen Towers aimed precisely at the continuously falling Magma Cannonballs. The Magma Hellhound¡¯s attack did not manage to land a single hit on the ground. ¡°Is this the ability of Armament Evolution? Why does it feel different from mine?¡± ¡°Are you stupid? They¡¯re king-level creatures, what about you? Besides, don¡¯t you see that the separated Metal Wolves aren¡¯t afraid of magma? They¡¯re obviously special materials, are you sure you can afford them?¡± ¡°Right, I¡¯m not worthy.¡± Schuck¡¯s countermeasures lit up the audience¡¯s eyes, and Zhuge Xu was grinning ear to ear. No matter how this battle ends, Rune Weaponry and the Arctic Ice Wolves will surely be top-sellers. What a pity, judging from this, Bai Qi¡¯s main pet probably won¡¯t show up, otherwise, skeleton creatures could also be a hot seller. Seeing that its attack did not have any effect on Beta, and instead, there was a faint trend of being suppressed, the Magma Hellhound¡¯s body glowed even brighter, the surrounding temperature abruptly rose again, and the originally suppressed Magma Dogs began to counterattack the Metal Wolves. ¡°Temperature gradually approaching real magma, switching to combat mode.¡± Schuck swiftly scanned the Magma Dogs around him, and instantly sent a command to all the Mechanical Dogs. The red Rune Marks suddenly emerged, actually beginning to actively absorb the thermal energy from the Magma Dogs. With the help of Endless Material Science and Ultimate Engineering, even though he hadn¡¯t fully grasped them yet, they were enough to consolidate what Schuck had learned and give himself a boost. With the continuous draining of thermal energy, the Magma Wolves became increasingly rigid, gradually becoming petrified and were smashed into pieces one by one by the Mechanical Wolves. However, the Magma Hellhound remained calm and stood in the same spot. But, magma slowly rolled out from it, continuously pouring into the ground. In an instant, two streams of magma suddenly erupted on either side of Beta, like a giant mouth trying to swallow Beta. The surrounding land was immediately eroded by the magma, leaving no room for Beta to evade. Chapter 346 - Chapter 346: Chapter 342: Uninvited Guest Chapter 346: Chapter 342: Uninvited Guest However, just as things were heating up, all the ice towers of the Mechanical Lord suddenly burst open. The biting cold instantly froze the magma and seemed to be spreading towards the Magma Hellhound. Awoo Awoo! (You want to ambush this dog? You¡¯re not nearly good enough!) Beta made a funny face at the Magma Hellhound, planning to taunt it some more. But the Hellhound had been provoked into rage. With an angry roar, a violent, scorching hot wind rushed towards Beta. This king-level spirit power combined with the attribute of magma posed a great shock to both the spirit power and physical body of any being. Ordinary creatures would probably lose their fighting ability upon encountering such a hot wind. Awoo? (Why is this guy not coming over? How can the mines I¡¯ve laid explode?) Watching the hot wind whistling towards him, Beta sighed in helplessness. However, after seeing the indifferent eyes of Jerry, he reluctantly lifted his head and roared at the Hellhound. The Demon Subduing Mantra was activated, and the Spirit Storm passed directly over the hot wind, heading straight for the Hellhound. Sensing the danger, the Hellhound finally moved, trying to avoid the Spirit Storm. But it was a second late in noticing the triumphant expression on Beta¡¯s face and attempting to dodge. Grrrr! The Spirit Bomb exploded on its other side. The violent spirit power ruthlessly attacked its soul, and the Hellhound couldn¡¯t help but let out a mournful cry. ¡°Tsk tsk, his acting skills are getting better and better.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but marvel. Beta had laid the Spirit Bomb in advance yet pretended to be uninterested. Nobody amongst the five pets could probably match this guy when it came to ambushes. However, the Magma Hellhound was, after all, a king-level creature. Beta¡¯s Spirit Bomb had caused it substantial damage, but it only served to provoke the Hellhound¡¯s savagery. The Magma Hellhound¡¯s body rapidly swelled, and the magma on its surface began to churn and splatter all around. The entire arena instantly became like the core of a volcano, with no place to stand. Not only that but beneath the scorching magma, dark figures began to slowly rise. Their dreadful aura made even students of the Undead Department feel a bit uneasy. ¡°It can summon the undead too?¡± Everyone was taken aback upon seeing this, and they suddenly understood the origin of the word ¡®Hell¡¯ in ¡®Hellhound¡¯. Eventually, these shadows enveloped the entire arena, and the surrounding magma wrapped around them once more, rapidly repairing their broken bodies and revealing their true forms to everyone. They were none other than the ferocious beasts slain by the Hellhound. ¡°My goodness, it even played with Old Shanben¡¯s Flaming Billion Deaths Array. I really need to work harder.¡± Seeing the black charred skeletal remains of ferocious beasts heading towards Husky, an envious look couldn¡¯t help but flash across Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. If Alpha could form pacts at will, then he could also become the man behind¡­oops, the man backing the Undead King. There would be no need for him to envy others here. ¡°This is the Hellbone Field of the Magma Hellhound. If you can break it, feel free to do so. But if there is any irreversible damage, I can only say I¡¯m sorry.¡± Cao Lie looked at Bai Qi, seemingly wanting to persuade Bai Qi to surrender. The charred skeletons summoned by the Hellbone Field were not like those previous Magma Dogs, which would become petrified once they lost their heat. After combining magma with the inherent strength of the bones, these skeletons became even more powerful. Compared to ordinary skeletal creatures, they were significantly stronger. ¡°Sorry, you¡¯re asking the wrong person. You should be asking him.¡± Bai Qi pointed to Husky in the arena. Cao Lie followed his gaze and was shocked to see that Husky had somehow risen to his feet and was holding a peculiarly shaped scepter. The original mechanical and undead skulls had all disappeared, leaving only a three-eyed skull in the middle. But the colours of the three eyes were slightly different¡ªthe left was red, the right was dark gold, and the middle was dazzling gold. Schuck, Beta, and Jerry all originated from the same consciousness, so it was extremely easy to merge them into a Tri-Unity after activating the Heart of Death God. ¡°Wanderers lingering outside the land of death, it¡¯s time for you to rest.¡± As Jerry¡¯s voice echoed in the arena, his figure disappeared, only to be revealed by the constantly shattering charred skeletons. But the skeletons within Hellbone Field seemed inexhaustible. No matter how many fell, more would burrow out of the magma to replenish their ranks. The ever-erupting black and red magma further narrowed Jerry¡¯s room for manoeuvre. Finally, with the ever-thickening magma, Jerry was pushed to a dead end, left with no choice but to withstand the oncoming attack. Groaaar! Seeing Husky driven to a corner, the Magma Hellhound finally bared its fangs. Under its control, the widespread magma transformed into a hideous dog¡¯s head, biting towards where Jerry was about to materialize. Hum hum hum¡­ Just then, a dark gold balance scale suddenly appeared in the arena. A mysterious wave quickly covered the entire arena, and the charred skeletons, still slowly moving towards Jerry, all ceased their movements. Not only that, but as the controller of the Hellbone Field, the Magma Hellhound felt as if a voice were questioning it. Its once mighty magma dog¡¯s head could no longer maintain its form and directly dissipated. ¡°A spiritual king-level force field from the Arctic Ice Wolf? Since when did it acquire this talent?¡± The judge, Wen Ruoshui, looked surprised at this and turned to Duanmeng, who seemed unfazed. ¡°When have you ever seen an Arctic Ice Wolf with three heads?¡± Wen Ruoshui: ¡°¡­¡± Under the questioning of the Judgment Scale, both the Magma Hellhound and the scorched bones showed various levels of disturbance. Some seemed to find relief, with the scorched marks on their surfaces slowly vanishing, revealing faint traces of transparent spirits gradually dispersing. However, the majority of the bones let out unbearable wails. An ominous black aura appeared and enveloped these bones, as if attempting to drag them into the endless abyss of Hell. The curse of the Judgment Scale finally showed its worth in battle. Roar, roar, roar! However, the Magma Hellhound, entangled by the curse, woke from its judgment. Ignoring the ever-diminishing power of its Underworld Bone Field, it threw itself at Jerry with all its might. Bang! At that moment, a Dark Gold Bullet punched through the body of the Magma Hellhound. The Hellhound felt a simultaneous tremor in its physical body and spirit before it involuntarily flew backward, collapsed onto the ground, and stopped moving entirely. On the other side, Jerry slowly lowered his sniper rifle. The Power of Soul gradually dissipated, and Husky returned to its original three-headed giant wolf form. Mechanical sniper rifle, spirit-locking, enhanced with Soul Blessing. This strike, combining Husky¡¯s three skills, seemed ordinary. But once it hit, it caused dual damage to both the body and spirit. ¡°The winner of the match between Yanhuo Dojo and Wuhou Dojo is Wuhou Dojo!¡± With a solemn expression, Wen Ruoshui turned to the equally serious Cao Bin¡¯s trio and said, ¡°Honorable masters, do you have any other instructors who wish to participate?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need. None of the Fifth Stage Beastmasters here could withstand that shot.¡± Cao Bin shook his head, and turned to look at the grinning Zhuge Xu, ¡°With talents like Bai Qi, Chairman Zhuge, your future certainly looks promising.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­Bai Qi is indeed the lucky star of our Wuhou Corporation, but the shrine of Wuhou Corporation is too small, so we wouldn¡¯t dare claim exclusive rights to a talent like Bai Qi.¡± Zhuge Xu burst out laughing, ¡°In that case, how about we chat someplace else, esteemed owners?¡± ¡°Of course, the Yanhuo Corporation and Wuhou Corporation have many projects that we can collaborate on.¡± ¡°The Bing Yu Group as well.¡± ¡°Hahaha, our Zhanlei Dojo also agrees.¡± Seeing the change in attitude of the three men, Zhuge Xu¡¯s smile deepened. He felt increasingly gratified about his past decision to firmly tie Bai Qi to the ship of Wuhou Corporation. A timely assistance is more valuable than double after the event. Although he didn¡¯t have the foresight of President Qin, who invested in Bai Qi before the latter had shown any potential, it was enough compared to other organizations. ¡°These youngsters really don¡¯t leave any room for us old folks, do they?¡± Watching the scene, Wen Ruoshui couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. He had also tried to win over Bai Qi, but Bai Qi showed no response, so he didn¡¯t persist. Looking back, it seemed to be quite a huge miss. ¡°Ahem, esteemed dojo owners, the instructor match is finished. Do you wish to continue with the student matches?¡± Seeing that Zhuge Xu seemed ready to leave with the three men, Duanmeng suddenly spoke up and reminded them. The smiles on the faces of Cao Bin and the others froze instantly, and they looked at Duanmeng with some resentment. This Duanmeng really was good at delivering the final blow. The youngest Fifth Stage Beastmaster in the history of the Federation, who also possessed the talent of a Spirit Master that rendered him invincible among his peers once he¡¯d leveled up. They doubted how many present instructors could be Bai Qiucha¡¯s opponents, let alone students. ¡°The students must be tired after traveling so far. Let¡¯s skip the student matches.¡± Seeing the situation, Zhuge Xu immediately played good cop, and Zhuge Chen seemed ready to leave with the other students. ¡°I¡¯m sorry; we arrived late. We didn¡¯t miss anything, did we?¡± At this moment, a group of Beastmasters dressed in purple walked in from outside the dojo. Looking up at the already settled arena, they laughed, ¡°Looking at the situation, Wuhou Dojo seems to have won?¡± ¡°Unexpectedly, Chairman Sima Jing of the Zhonghu Consortium came to our Wuhou Dojo. I¡¯m really surprised.¡± Zhuge Xu¡¯s expression darkened. ¡°Guests who have traveled a long way are always welcome. Chairman Sima, would you like to join us for a rest?¡± ¡°No rush, I came here this time intending to learn a good lesson from Wuhou Dojo.¡± Sima Jing shook his head and looking at Bai Qi on the stage, who hadn¡¯t left yet, said, ¡°This must be Bai Qi. He is the youngest talent in the history of the Federation, a name I¡¯ve heard often.¡± ¡°We have so many dedicated fans of yours in the Zhonghu Consortium. I wonder if you could spare some time to give them some pointers?¡± Chapter 347 - Chapter 347: Chapter 343: Abominable Butcher Chapter 347: Chapter 343: Abominable Butcher Another challenger appeared out of nowhere? Hearing Sima Jing¡¯s words, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit confused. On his way to the dojo, Zhuge Chen had briefly introduced to him the challengers who were going to engage in a match. Although their approach was suppressive, those who could endure it would have additional allies, and the other consortiums, who hadn¡¯t arrived, wouldn¡¯t come anymore. This was an unspoken rule among the consortiums. But now, judging by Sima Jing¡¯s reaction, it seemed as if he wasn¡¯t affiliated with the Cao, Sun, and Liu families? ¡°Apologies, I almost forgot the main point.¡± Seeing that Bai Qi didn¡¯t respond, Sima Jing turned to look at Zhuge Xu and said, ¡°Our Zhonghu Dojo has been open a bit longer than your Wuhou Dojo, and so we¡¯d also like to come and learn from your dojo. Surely, Chairman Zhuge wouldn¡¯t refuse?¡± Zhuge Xu¡¯s expression soured, just as he was about to respond, Duanmeng beat him to it, saying, ¡°Wuhou Dojo isn¡¯t afraid of any challenge. I just don¡¯t know how Chairman Sima plans to challenge us.¡± ¡°Simple, one-on-one. The Zhonghu Dojo will only send one person to challenge Bai Qi, one fight to determine the winner.¡± Sima Jing was concise, but everyone present understood that his remarks were aimed at Bai Qi. ¡°What¡¯s going on with this guy? Why is he suddenly targeting Bai Qi? Isn¡¯t he afraid of being blacklisted by the association and Bai Chuanqi?¡± Zhuge Xu was somewhat at a loss about Sima Jing¡¯s intentions, but given the current state of affairs, he couldn¡¯t refuse, especially given that Sima¡¯s consortium was as powerful as the three houses beside him, and had recently been aligning closely with several influential families in the western region, garnering significant support. It wouldn¡¯t be wise to upset them. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, Master Wen, I¡¯m counting on you.¡± Zhuge Xu, well-versed with the other dojos in the Federation, fully understood the strength of the Zhonghu Dojo¡ªit was considerably weak compared to the three houses. Unless something unexpected happened, it wouldn¡¯t pose a challenge for Bai Qi. ¡°No problem, it¡¯s not everyday one gets to witness such an exciting battle.¡± Wen Ruoshui smiled, turned to Sima Jing, and asked, ¡°I wonder who the Zhonghu Dojo will be sending to fight.¡± Sima Jing remained silent as a man with black hair and green eyes stepped forward from the crowd and ascended the arena. The Fifth Stage Beastmaster of the Zhonghu Dojo, Sima Zhao summoned his king-level creature¡ªthe Abominable Butcher.¡± A sinister light flashed in Sima Zhao¡¯s eyes, and an eerie-looking creature made up of countless chunks of flesh, wrapped in chains, and wielding a flesh hook and a bone-cutting knife, emerged before everyone after he activated the purple array. Wow wow wow! (It stinks so bad, I can¡¯t bear it anymore!) The moment the Abominable Butcher appeared, Beta immediately covered its mouth, ran to Bai Qi in a panic, brushed against the Secret Realm Ring and disappeared into it. ¡°Ugh, how could there be such a creature? A frankenstein?¡± After the Husky left, Bai Qi finally smelled the stench emanating from the Abominable Butcher and couldn¡¯t help but cover his nose. Sima Zhao, the owner of the Abominable Butcher, however, seemed unaffected, standing there quietly as he watched Bai Qi. Fortunately, the Wuhou Dojo was equipped with a complete set of equipment that quickly isolated the smell to only within the arena, preventing it from leaking out. ¡°Bai Qi, it¡¯s time for you to summon your pet.¡± Wen Ruoshui looked at Bai Qi, who still had a disgusted look on his face, saying, ¡°I am also curious about how your main pet has grown.¡± At Wen Ruoshui¡¯s words, Bai Qi nodded faintly. Looking at the Abominable Butcher, which emanated a bizarre aura over its entire body, he unhesitatingly summoned Alpha. This object was too stinky for Beta, whose sense of smell was so sensitive it bordered on being ridiculous¡ªit was outright torture. He wouldn¡¯t do such a cruel thing. Truly a compassionate soul, I am. ¡°So, this is the Death Sword Monarch. It certainly is powerful.¡± Sima Jing¡¯s eyes emitted a strange light. Sensing something, Alpha unconsciously looked in Sima Jing¡¯s direction. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Alpha?¡± Click clack, click clack. (Boss, I¡¯m feeling some malice.) ¡°Malice?¡± Bai Qi thoughtfully glanced at Sima Jing and said, ¡°Let¡¯s fight first. This opponent seems a bit eerie.¡± Click clack, click clack. (Understood, boss.) Alpha nodded, landed on the arena, and Bai Qi, once again, began introducing his pet. ¡°Fifth Stage Beastmaster of Wuhou Dojo, Bai Qi. King-level creature¡ªDeath Sword Monarch.¡± After the contestants introduced themselves, Wen Ruoshui nodded but did not hastily announce the start of the match. Instead, he looked at the staff on the side and said, ¡°Set all the equipment to maximum power.¡± ¡°Uh, okay.¡± Although the staff was confused, they obediently set all the equipment to maximum power. The Wuhou Dojo was a newly established one, and all its equipment was top-tier. Now that the power was turned up, it could easily withstand a battle of a Six Stage Beast Trainer. ¡°Well then, the two competitors, begin!¡± When Wen Ruoshui announced the start of the match, Sima Zhao remained motionless, quietly looking at Bai Qi, while the Abominable Butcher slightly shook its body, and a green eerie gas leaked from its body and slowly spread around. This poisonous gas seemed featureless, but the ring was visibly corroded at a rapid speed where it passed, transforming the vast platform into a Highly Poisonous Swamp. ¡°No wonder it smells so bad; it has indigestion.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips at this sight. Gamma¡¯s breath was better, despite eating so many strange things, it didn¡¯t have any odd smells, and even developed a bit of a fragrance recently due to eating a lot of delicacies. But looking at the state of the Abominable Butcher, it seemed like he could enhance Gamma¡¯s Deadly Poison Aura; this might unexpectedly yield miraculous results. Bai Qi silently planned Gamma¡¯s future development path, while on the ring, the situation had already changed. Seeing the green poisonous gas that had engulfed him, Alpha made no move, but the poisonous gas avoided Alpha by itself and just kept circling around Alpha. However, it was clear that Alpha had no intention of letting the gas spread. A flash of fire in its eyes caused an Undying Flame to ignite in the poisonous gas, the poisonous gas directly fed the Undying Flame, and the ring instantly turned into a sea of fire. Seeing that Alpha so easily neutralised his poisonous gas, the Abominable Butcher finally made a move. He stubbornly threw out the hook in his hand, precisely aiming for Alpha. Alpha, upon seeing this, was not in a rush. He stopped and pulled the Gravity Sword, smacking the hook hard into the ground. At the same time, Alpha accelerated towards the Abominable Butcher, sticking closely to the chain. Seeing this, the Abominable Butcher violently whipped the chain in his hand. The rusted sturdy chain immediately swung towards Alpha like a giant snake. The whip was huge and heavy, and the speed was also extremely fast, but it was still somewhat slow in front of Alpha. After an instant flicker, the chain directly passed through Alpha and heavily smashed into the ground. A dark green trace appeared on the ground. The parts hit by the chain seemed to be diseased, emitting a series of eerie gases. Even the Undying Flame could not burn it for the time being. ¡°Plague Chains, the Zhonghu Dojo has connections with the Western Region now.¡± Noticing this, Duanmeng frowned slightly. With his sharp eyes, he naturally realised that this Abominable Butcher was the least welcomed and least popular Corpse Apartment among the Undead Department. Just as they could see now, most creatures of the Corpse Apartment carry toxins, which can easily infect Beast Masters or other creatures. Add this to their distorted features, they are unacceptable in most parts of the Federation. But there were exceptions, like the Western Region. ¡°The Sima family from the Central Region, the Western Region, these guys sure can put on a show.¡± Duanmeng¡¯s gaze on Sima Jing became increasingly chilling, and Zhuge Xu, who already had a lot of dealings with the Sima family, looked even more displeased. This Sima family seems to be representing the families from the Western Region. Seeing the attributes attached to the Plague Chains, Alpha once again accelerated his advance. The Abominable Butcher promptly tugged, causing the Bloody Flesh Hook, which was originally pressed to the ground by the Gravity Sword, to fly back towards Alpha¡¯s head. Perhaps because the gravity was enhanced, the speed of the Bloody Flesh Hook flying back was much faster than before, and it reached Alpha¡¯s back in an instant. The merciless spike, still smeared with dark red fragments of flesh, aimed to hook Alpha¡¯s spine. Just as the Bloody Flesh Hook was about to hit Alpha, however, the hook suddenly broke apart. Before the broken pieces of the hook could hit the ground, it seemed to be cut by an invisible sword, shattering into countless fragments. Moreover, as Alpha continued to advance, the Plague Chains along his path were all broken, as if no attack could approach Alpha. The Sword of the Wind Chaser, although not as spectacular as the original sword blade storm, was more threatening because of its sharp attribute that could cut through everything. In the blink of an eye, Alpha had come before the Abominable Butcher. He looked at the non-responsive huge mound of flesh before him, and his right hand turned into an afterimage. The black Sword of Death swept across the body of the Abominable Butcher like a black river. A large chunk of rotten flesh fell from the Butcher¡¯s body, and the black Power of Death coursed across these long-dead chunks of flesh, draining them of their last bit of energy. Swish! Just then, a gust of wind abruptly came from behind the rotten flesh. A blood-red butcher¡¯s knife cut through the rotten flesh, slashing at Alpha, and from beneath the chunk of rotten flesh that Alpha had chopped off, a gruesome and huge mouth emerged from the body, and a huge sucking force pulled at Alpha as if to swallow him. This figure could earn full marks for scaring off naughty children. Looking at the mouth and the Bloody Butcher¡¯s Knife getting closer and closer to him, the Sword of the Wind Chaser immediately appeared, and its green blade made an upward slash, directly inserting into the blade of the Bloody Butcher¡¯s Knife. He stabbed his Sword of Death towards the gaping maw on the chest of the Abominable Butcher. Roar! The Sword of Death pierced its body, causing the Abominable Butcher to cry out in pain, but it showed no intention of backing off. The huge mouth clamped shut brutally biting onto the Sword of Death. At the same time, the Bloody Butcher¡¯s Knife, which should have been directly severed by the Sword of the Wind Chaser, had suddenly turned flesh-like and started to crawl towards Alpha along the blade. Looking from afar, the three-meter-tall Alpha seemed like it was about to be swallowed by a mountain of flesh! Chapter 348 - Chapter 348: Chapter 344: Summoning Technique - Death Dragon Chapter 348: Chapter 344: Summoning Technique ¨C Death Dragon ¡°Can that thing withstand the Power of Death?¡± Seeing the Abominable Butcher still capable of activity in the face of the Power of Death, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but be somewhat surprised. Ever since Alpha acquired the Power of Death, apart from the Death Knight and the Jiuyou Darkbird, which were naturally endowed with the Power of Death or were mythic creatures, this was the first time Bai Qi saw a creature choose to confront the Power of Death. And it seemed to be on the verge of success. If Alpha was engulfed by that meat mountain, it would indeed be hard for it to escape. Fortunately, Alpha, a seasoned warrior, flexed both arms upon seeing the butcher¡¯s state. The Sword of the Wind Chaser and the Sword of Death broke free simultaneously from the rotting flesh, cutting the surrounding rotten flesh into tiny fragments like a meat grinder. But the Abominable Butcher, like a machine, disregarded the flesh that was cut into pieces. From the broken Bloody Butcher¡¯s Knife, flesh buds sprouted and regrew into a complete butcher knife. Not only that, but the Bloody Flesh Hook, which had been sliced into fragments by the Blade of the Wind Chaser, also regrew. It rang with a crisp sound as the Abominable Butcher swayed it. ¡°Rotten flesh regeneration, is that even scientifically possible?¡± The onlookers were surprised and began to feel pessimistic about Bai Qi¡¯s fight. Although Alpha¡¯s attacks were very fast and sharp, they probably wouldn¡¯t be of much use against this un-killable creature. ¡°This doesn¡¯t seem like regeneration¡­¡± Bai Qi squinted his eyes, watching the Abominable Butcher, which had quickly returned to its original state and had begun to move towards Alpha for the first time, and he pondered. ¡°Alpha, try using the Undying Flame.¡± Creaking sounds. (Boss, I was thinking the same.) Alpha nodded, the Sword of Wind Chaser was replaced with a flame sword, and the two swords swung simultaneously, attacking the Abominable Butcher once again. This time, the Abominable Butcher did not allow Alpha to attack freely, swinging the Bloody Butcher¡¯s Knife and the Flesh Hook in retaliation. Each strike was enormously powerful, producing shockwaves so strong that even the audience outside could clearly sense them. But these attacks still couldn¡¯t hit Alpha even once. One could only see Alpha skillfully maneuvering around the Abominable Butcher, cleaving off a large chunk of rotting flesh with each stroke, all of which were either completely annihilated by the Power of Death or burned to Nihility by the Undying Flame. However, the Abominable Butcher¡¯s rotten flesh seemed to be endless. No matter how much Alpha cut off, it would quickly regenerate, even actively cutting off parts corroded by the Power of Death and the Undying Flame. ¡°Bai Qi is on the defense.¡± Duanmeng frowned slightly as he noticed what was happening. Even though the Abominable Butcher hadn¡¯t shown any particularly powerful abilities, this limitless regenerative ability gave it numerous chances to make mistakes. For Alpha, if it made a mistake once, it might not be able to escape from the meat mountain and would end up being corroded by the Power of Plague. Duanmeng understood very clearly that this Power of Plague didn¡¯t just corrode the body. Even though Alpha was an undead creature, its soul might still be tainted. According to the current situation, Alpha might need to prioritize opening the force field to ease the awkward situation. Thinking this, Duanmeng looked at Bai Qi, wanting to see how he would handle it. However, he was surprised to see that Bai Qi didn¡¯t look the least bit distressed. Instead, he wore a cheerful smile. ¡°I thought it really was regenerating rotting flesh. Turns out it just stored a lot of rotting flesh in advance.¡± Bai Qi smiled and said, ¡°Alpha, there¡¯s no need to probe anymore. Break down its shell.¡± Alpha nodded, and a sharp sword intent burst forth. The speed of his sword attack soared; it went from a dazzling display to completely disappearing from everyone¡¯s sight. ¡°Is this Bai Qi¡¯s true strength¡­¡± Watching Alpha, who had become like a meat grinder, continually dissecting the Abominable Butcher, Lu Yuan, who stood among the students, was filled with awe. If the previous pets had surprised him, then Alpha¡¯s performance thus far could only be described as stupefying. Could a skeleton soldier really be trained to be so formidable? Not only Lu Yuan but also Sima Zhao, as a participant, lost his initial indifference. Watching the Abominable Butcher¡¯s rate of recovery gradually fail to keep up with Alpha¡¯s attacking speed, a flash of green light in his eyes caused the Abominable Butcher to blow itself up. In an instant, rotting flesh mixed with the plague¡¯s toxins exploded everywhere, creating a wave of bloody flesh on the platform. The enormous force made the space barrier violently shake. Seeing this, Alpha immediately retreated, and the Sword of Death danced into a sphere, keeping the decaying flesh out. But before it could stop, a huge skeleton wrapped in evil aura appeared in front of Alpha. The pale skeleton still had flesh and blood from unknown creatures clinging to it. Crimson chains, like blood vessels, entwined the skeleton. The chains¡¯ ends held the bloody Flesh Hook while the right hand held that oversized Bloody Butcher¡¯s Knife. The bloody glow circulated on the butcher¡¯s knife, where one could vaguely see the blood vessels hidden beneath the blade. It seemed as if the abominable butcher wasn¡¯t holding a knife in his hand, but a living being of flesh and blood. With his true form revealed, the abominable butcher was no longer sluggish as before. The huge butcher¡¯s knife in his hand felt weightless, transforming into a trace of afterimage slashing towards the top of Alpha¡¯s head. ¡°Turns out, it was hiding another form, truly crafty.¡± Bai Qi made a snide remark while Sima Zhao on the opposite suddenly opened his mouth and said, ¡°My abominable butcher, like your main pet, also evolved from a skeleton soldier, but my skeleton is of a mythical species, whereas yours, as far as I know, is just an ordinary skeleton.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been admiring you and have been keen to find you every day and study your beast.¡± Well, turns out he is a fan then? Bai Qi scratched his head, feeling a little embarrassed. Just when he was about to respond, he saw a twisted expression appear on Sima Zhao¡¯s face. ¡°Evolving from the most despicable servant to king?your pet must be worth dissecting. As long as it is chopped up, my abominable butcher can definitely advance a step further!¡± Sima Zhao¡¯s face bore a distorted smile and the abominable butcher also seemed to have taken Sima Zhao¡¯s commands, wildly swinging the butcher¡¯s knife and launching a series of crazed attacks on Alpha. Facing the abominable butcher¡¯s fierce attack, Alpha¡¯s skeletal arms thickened to withstand every attack from the abominable butcher. The two were directly chopping each other, unable to determine the winner for the moment. The stage beneath the two skeletons began to crack gradually, revealing the ground beneath the stage which was protected by the space barrier. ¡°Is the cultivating limit of skeleton soldiers so high?¡± Watching the two astonishing skeletons in the field, all the students from both the Wuhou Dojo and Cao, Sun, Liu¡¯s three dojos were stunned. Although the rune evolution found a new evolutionary path for undead creatures, very few people chose skeleton soldiers as their pets for cultivation. But now, there were two evolved types of skeleton soldiers fighting fiercely before them. The destructive power they displayed was only higher, not lower, than other king-level creatures. Soon enough, the evenly matched situation was finally broken. Observing the increasingly frantic abominable butcher, Alpha instantly switched weapons. The Gravity Sword, carrying powerful gravity, knocked the abominable butcher¡¯s knife away with a single strike. At the same time, Alpha brandished the Sword of Death in mid-air. Black threads were quickly traced in the air, meticulously forming complex marks of the Sword of Death. As the Sword of Death plunged in, a sky full of sword qi flew out. Facing Alpha¡¯s sudden attack, the abominable butcher had no chance to dodge and was completely engulfed in the river of sword qi. Ding, ding, ding¡­ Soon, a series of metallic collisions sounded from within the rain of swords. The abominable butcher, whose body was already ragged due to the Sword Qi of Death, swung its chain to stand up within the rain of swords. The seemingly fragile iron chain was actually able to resist the Sword Qi of Death from Alpha, and the parts of the abominable butcher wrapped in the chain were not hurt by the Sword Qi of Death either. ¡°Damn, it¡¯s strong enough to resist the Sword Qi of Death©¤what metal is this?¡± Bai Qi was a bit surprised as he looked at the chain in the hand of the abominable butcher, vaguely finding it familiar. ¡°Alpha, cut off a piece of the metal.¡± Creak creak. (Rest assured, boss, I understand.) Alpha nodded, the Sword of Death twisted in his hand, and the pattern of the Sword Rune abruptly changed. At the same time, it expanded layer by layer, quickly growing to the size of the stage. A black giant dragon formed from the Power of Death then slowly drilled out of the array. It bit the fast-forwarding abominable butcher, and the already ragged butcher due to the Sword Qi of Death instantly started to rot at a visually perceptible speed. Sword of Death¡¤Summoning Technique¡¤Death Dragon. After being trained by the Jiuyou Darkbird, Alpha¡¯s control over the Power of Death grew rapidly. Besides developing the Sword Qi of Death combined with runes, the Death Dragon was the most pure application of the Power of Death. Combining the numerous spirits killed by Alpha, the Death Dragon that was formed by the fusion of the Power of Death seemed like a real dragon descending upon the world. The vast dragon¡¯s majesty radiated wildly, shocking the surrounding audience. ¡°This is indeed surprising.¡± The trio, Cao Bin, were hardly able to hide their surprise. It was hard for them to imagine such combat power possessed by a Fifth Stage creature. Though unverified, their intuition told them that they could no longer regard Bai Qi as a promising junior, or else they would surely suffer. The changes in the trio¡¯s expression all fell into Zhuge Xu¡¯s eyes. His already plump face completely broke into a blooming smile, appearing particularly brilliant against the silence of the stage. Elf House, no, everything related to skeletons from Wuhou Corporation would sell like hot cakes. Hmm, I should ask Bai Qi later if he doesn¡¯t mind, I will make a promotional video for Wuhou Dojo using today¡¯s battle footage. Chapter 349 - Chapter 349: Chapter 345: Me, the Dean? Chapter 349: Chapter 345: Me, the Dean? Wrapped up in the Death Dragon, the Abominable Butcher was dissolving rapidly like ice under a roaring fire. If the Power of Death was allowed to continue corroding it, the only fate that awaited the Abominable Butcher was extinction. Upon seeing this, Bai Qi immediately ordered Alpha to release the Abominable Butcher. Noticing the chains on the Abominable Butcher that seemed to have thickened a lot, he furrowed his brows slightly. ¡°Alpha, keep all of these chains.¡± Clank, clank. (Sure, boss.) With a light wave of Alpha¡¯s Sword of Death, the Death Dragon spat out the Abominable Butcher. At the same time, it snagged the chain that was around the Abominable Butcher. Once the chain left its body, the Power of Death on it was also removed. Full of dents and pits, the Abominable Butcher barely managed to keep itself upright without falling, but fighting was certainly out of the question. Seeing the Abominable Butcher ending up in such a pathetic state, Sima Zhao¡¯s face clearly showed discomfort, while Sima Jing maintained a smile, as if the loser was not a person from his own dojo. Clap! Clap! Clap! ¡­ As he applauded and walked toward Bai Qi, Sima Jing said, ¡°Well deserving of being Bai Chuanqi¡¯s disciple, each one of your pets is so well-bred. It¡¯s our Zhonghu Dojo that has learned a lesson this time.¡± ¡°You are too kind, master.¡± Bai Qi smiled, silently withdrawing Alpha who was holding the chain into himself. This chain, with its ability to absorb the Power of Death, was very unusual by all means. He¡¯d need to study it closely once he got back. Bai Qi¡¯s action was certainly not missed by Sima Zhao, who wanted to stop it immediately. But after seeing the inexplicable look in Sima Jing¡¯s eyes, he bit his lip and reluctantly stepped back. ¡°Well, it¡¯s getting late, I think we should call it a day with the dojo battle. What do you all think?¡± Sensing that Sima Jing seemed to have no intention to continue challenging him, Wen Ruoshui stepped forward. ¡°Honorable masters, what do you think?¡± Zhuge Xu looked at the three people¡ªCao, Sun, and Liu¡ªbeside him, none of whom had any objections. The business of Wuhou Corporation was mainly tied up with their central region, so the three families represented were here for the dojo battle. Now that Wuhou Dojo had proved its strength and shown enough value for cooperation, they naturally wouldn¡¯t make trouble anymore. As for the Sima family¡­ Everyone turned to look at Sima Jing. The Zhonghu Consortium was originally broken off from the Yanhuo Consortium and was established at about the same time as the Wuhou Corporation. Because the Zhonghu Consortium had established a relationship with the Western Region, its development was exceptionally rapid. It quickly reached a standing equal to these established corporations. Because of this, the Zhonghu Consortium basically represented the views of the great families in the Western Region. ¡°Wuhou Dojo is full of talents. I fear that we, at Zhonghu Dojo, won¡¯t be able to compare it in the future. Naturally, I have no objections,¡± Sima Jing smiled, looked at Bai Qi, and said, ¡°Our Sima family has always admired Mr. Bai Qi. If you don¡¯t mind, you¡¯re welcome to visit the Zhonghu Consortium whenever you¡¯re free. I believe there will be something that interests you.¡± ¡°Thank you, but I¡¯m still a student and can¡¯t run around freely. So, no thanks,¡± Bai Qi rejected Sima Jing¡¯s invitation without hesitation. He felt somewhat uncomfortable about Sima Jing, so he didn¡¯t want to have too much to do with him. Furthermore, he was quite concerned about that chain that could absorb the Power of Death. He had a feeling that the material of this chain was somewhat similar to the material of the Death Knight¡¯s armor. ¡°Well, then, there¡¯s nothing we can do about it,¡± With a hint of regret, Sima Jing shook his head, then walked toward Zhuge Xu, and said, ¡°Chairman Zhuge, would you mind having a chat? Our two families might be able to reach some cooperation.¡± ¡°No need, the development directions of Wuhou Corporation and Zhonghu Consortium differ, so we¡¯ll pass on the cooperation,¡± Zhuge Xu waved his hand, then turned to the three people on his side, and said, ¡°Gentlemen, this way, please.¡± ¡°Please.¡± The four left together, while Duanmeng came forward without delay, skillfully arranging accommodations and the upcoming itinerary for the dojos of the three families. Although they came to challenge the dojo, they weren¡¯t bad guests, so they certainly deserved to be well entertained. As for the Zhonghu Consortium, they were beautifully ignored. ¡°Uh, Zhuge Chen, are you sure it¡¯s alright to be so direct?¡± Looking at the pitiful state of the Zhonghu Consortium, Bai Qi felt puzzled. From his understanding, Zhuge Xu was a qualified, no, an excellent businessperson who wouldn¡¯t make such a move purely out of personal emotion when facing profit. It was indeed a bit strange. ¡°Dad has some personal grudge against Sima Jing, um, a deep one. That¡¯s why he¡¯s acting like this. If it was someone else, he wouldn¡¯t behave this way,¡± ¡°Personal grudge? How deep must this hatred be for Uncle Zhuge to act so aggressively?¡± ¡°Sima Jing once tried to steal my mom.¡± ¡°Ah¡­ I see.¡± Bai Qi responded with understanding, then, looking at the audience gradually dispersing around him, he said, ¡°Is there anything else? If not, I think I should go back now.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be in a hurry. My dad just sent me a message, asking me to bring you to his office.¡± Zhuge Chen shook his head and looked at Bai Qiucha. ¡°Bai Qiucha, you should come along too.¡± ¡°No need, I can wander around by myself. I was planning to purchase some things for the Thundering Rat anyway.¡± Bai Qiucha politely refused Zhuge Chen¡¯s invitation. It was clear that Zhuge Xu had invited Bai Qi to discuss something important; he didn¡¯t need to intervene. Besides, he really did want to take time to shop. The Wuhou Mall didn¡¯t just sell Spirit-Control Orbs and Rune Mechanical Armour cards, they had plenty of everyday training and lifestyle goods too. ¡°Alright then.¡± Zhuge Chen nodded and then walked off towards the Elf House with Bai Qi. Once the others left, Sima Zhao¡¯s expression twisted a bit. He walked up to Sima Jing and said, ¡°Uncle, we¡¯re just going to let it go like this?¡± ¡°What else is there to do? The things have been delivered, and the task is done.¡± Sima Jing smiled faintly. ¡°Those old guys in the West were very interested in Bai Qi. It¡¯s their problem now, it has nothing to do with us.¡± With that, Sima Jing turned to leave the dojo. After watching Bai Qi for a moment, Sima Zhao followed him with a thoughtful look on his face. ¡°Uncle, where are we going next?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s just walk around. It¡¯s our rare day off, don¡¯t waste it.¡± ¡­ Elf House. With Zhuge Chen¡¯s guidance, Bai Qi quickly found himself in front of Zhuge Xu¡¯s office door. Upon opening the door, they were greeted by hearty laughter. ¡°It¡¯s been a while! I thought it would be someone else picking a fight, but it turns out it¡¯s the three of you. If I had known, I wouldn¡¯t have arranged so much.¡± ¡°Lucky for us we got here first. Otherwise, if someone else had beat us to it, you wouldn¡¯t have passed so easily.¡± Zhuge Xu pretended to complain, while Cao Bin and the others dropped their previous formalities and chatted familiarly. ¡°Um, what¡¯s going on here?¡± Bai Qi walked in with a bewildered expression. When Zhuge Xu saw him, he warmly brought Bai Qi over to introduce him to the others. ¡°Let me introduce again. These three are good friends from my youth. They are now the heads of their own dojos.¡± ¡°So, the dojo battle earlier was just an act?¡± Bai Qi immediately understood and his face twitched as he glanced at Zhuge Chen. But Zhuge Chen was just as befuddled. ¡°Don¡¯t look at Zhuge Chen. He doesn¡¯t know the specifics either.¡± Zhuge Xu explained, ¡°I had suspected that these three would be the ones to show up, so I had some of Wuhou Corporation¡¯s Beast Masters planted in the dojo. However, there were more changes than I expected, leading to the current situation.¡± ¡°Anyway, these three gave no quarter to you, Bai Qi.¡± Zhuge Xu glanced at the trio with a hint of displeasure. ¡°Fortunately, Bai Qi was reliable. If we had actually lost, and the Wuhou Dojo failed to open, you better believe there would have been hell to pay.¡± Sun Tian feigned innocence and said, ¡°It wasn¡¯t my idea. Liu Bei was the first one to step into the ring, and he even sent out Guan Qing. If anything, blame him.¡± Liu Bei gave a bitter smile and said, ¡°Cao Bin was the one who told me to go up. What¡¯s it got to do with me?¡± Cao Bin: ¡°I didn¡¯t.¡± These three were actually the headmasters? They didn¡¯t seem very reliable¡­ Watching them passing the buck, Bai Qi¡¯s expression grew even more peculiar. Thankfully, Zhuge Xu remembered there was still business to be done. He cleared his throat to stop the commotion, then turned to Bai Qi. ¡°Bai Qi, I called you here because there¡¯s something I want to discuss with you.¡± Zhuge Xu took out a document and handed it to Bai Qi. ¡°Recently, the popularity of Rune Evolution and Armament Evolution has been growing. Although Professors Dong and Chu are doing their best to manage it, they¡¯re clearly overwhelmed. So, I discussed with them a few days ago, and we decided to expand the two small Evolution Groups into a large research institute.¡± ¡°A large research institute?¡± Bai Qi took the document, and curiously asked, ¡°Isn¡¯t it already quite large?¡± Zhuge Xu and the others exchanged looks and couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°If we¡¯re only talking about Gusu City, then it is indeed quite large. But compared to the entire Federation, it¡¯s still lacking.¡± ¡°Spirit-Control Orbs, Rune Mechanical Armor, Rune Evolution, Armament Evolution¡­ these are gradually being popularized throughout the Federation. The research needed to support this is immense, and our current manpower is definitely insufficient.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°In that case, let¡¯s expand.¡± ¡°You truly have no clue about your current status.¡± Zhuge Xu couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°These things were all basically researched by you, and you¡¯re the team leader for Rune Evolution and Armament Evolution. These decisions have to be confirmed by you.¡± ¡°Moreover, these three families want to participate in this research institute as well, so I have to ask for your opinion.¡± ¡°After all, you will be the dean of this institute.¡± When Bai Qi heard Zhuge Xu¡¯s words, he stared at him in disbelief. ¡°Me? The dean?¡± Chapter 350 - Chapter 350: Chapter 346: Strange Metal Chapter 350: Chapter 346: Strange Metal Seeing Zhuge Xu nodding affirmatively, Bai Qi was left speechless. ¡°Uncle Zhuge, I¡¯m just a student and not exactly cut out for this, shouldn¡¯t professors Dong and Chu handle this?¡± Zhuge Xu shook his head, saying, ¡°I¡¯ve already asked the two professors, and they unanimously agree that you¡¯re the most suitable. You know their temperaments, others wouldn¡¯t agree with either of them.¡± ¡°Furthermore, we want you to be just a nominal head of the institute, there¡¯s no difference from before. All you need to do is sit back and count the money.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± After pondering for a while, Bai Qi agreed. It wasn¡¯t about the money, he was just tired of watching the two professors quarrel. Seeing Bai Qi agree, a smile appeared on Zhuge Xu¡¯s face. ¡°Now, Mr. President, let¡¯s get back to business. Do you agree to the Yanhuo, Bing Yu, and Zhan Lei corporations joining the institute?¡± Bai Qi glanced at the three of them and nodded, saying, ¡°Since they are Uncle Zhuge¡¯s friends, I have no objections.¡± Zhuge Xu smiled with satisfaction and said, ¡°In that case, we¡¯ll come back to discuss the details of establishing the institute after we have done our research. Meanwhile, could you please name the institute, Bai Qi?¡± ¡°Name it?¡± Bai Qi felt a headache coming on. Naming things was not his forte, evidenced by the lazy names of his pets. ¡°How about ¡®Super God Evolution Research Institute¡¯?¡± ¡°Super God Evolution? Surpassing the myth, not bad.¡± Zhuge Xu exchanged glances with the others and immediately agreed with Bai Qi¡¯s suggestion. ¡°So, Mr. Bai Qi, the president of the Super God Evolution Research Institute, we¡¯ll be in touch.¡± Zhuge Xu patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, saying, ¡°You helped Uncle Zhuge a lot with the dojo war. The fame of the Wuhou dojo is established. From today onwards, whatever you need, report directly to Zhuge Chen. The Wuhou Corporation will handle everything for you free of charge.¡± ¡°Alright, thanks Uncle Zhuge.¡± Bai Qi smiled, the spark in his eyes momentarily causing Zhuge Xu to regret his recent decision. It seemed, his words were too promising. ¡°Ah¡­by the way, there¡¯s one more thing. Regarding the video of your earlier battle, I wish to use it for promotional purposes to popularize the Wuhou dojo. Do you have any objections?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s just some short clips and won¡¯t expose much of your capabilities.¡± ¡°No problem, it¡¯s not a big deal anyway. Uncle, you can do as you please.¡± Bai Qi nodded, his pocket vibrated suddenly. He looked at his phone and saw it was a text message from Bai Qiucha. ¡°Father is back and he wants us to return to the manor.¡± Bai Qi closed the phone and said, ¡°I apologize, Uncle Zhuge, but my professor needs me. I have to leave now.¡± ¡°Go ahead, family matters are important. Zhuge Chen, could you please accompany Bai Qi?¡± Zhuge Xu smiled faintly, and watched Bai Qi leave. As soon as Bai Qi was out of sight, his expression changed. ¡°You saw the fight just now, didn¡¯t you?¡± Cao Bin nodded, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a product of the Western Frankenstein family.¡± ¡°Sima Jing actually revealed such a thing willingly. It seems very suspicious.¡± Sun Tian frowned. ¡°I believe Sima Jing did so purposely, so that we wouldn¡¯t miss it.¡± Liu Bei expressed his opinion, which was agreed upon by Zhuge Xu. ¡°Zhonghu Consortium has been growing rapidly these past two years. It seems they no longer want to keep a low profile and decided to use us as their weapon.¡± ¡°Humph, does he really think he can extricate himself so easily? Bai Chuanqi is not so easily swindled.¡± Zhuge Xu scoffed, ¡°Since the Death Metal has been taken by Bai Qi, we can rest easy and concentrate on our affairs.¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± Cao Bin nodded, ¡°So now it¡¯s time to discuss the details of the organizational framework for the Super God Evolution Research Institute¡­¡± ¡­ Bai Manor. Bai Heguang looked at the chains in Alpha¡¯s hands thoughtfully. ¡°Jiuyou, are you certain?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need to check. The scent of the Power of Death can be smelled from a distance.¡± The Jiuyou Darkbird preened its feathers, ¡°This group from the Death Round Table, I have no idea what they¡¯re up to, the scent of Death is so messy, it¡¯s quite nauseating.¡± ¡°Teacher, are you sure it¡¯s the Death Round Table?¡± Bai Qi frowned, asking. ¡°For now, I can¡¯t be 100% certain. But considering the metal¡¯s material, it can¡¯t be unconnected to the Death Round Table. Where did you get it?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi immediately narrated his encounter at Wuhou dojo. After listening, Bai Heguang was lost in thought. ¡°Zhonghu dojo¡­the Frankenstein family?¡± After a brief silence, Bai Heguang took a piece of that chain and stored it, saying, ¡°I¡¯ll have someone investigate the chain matter. Beware not to leak any information about it. Also, be careful, the Death Round Table may target you again.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Bai Qi nodded and asked, ¡°By the way, teacher, how are things with Taize Lake?¡± Bai Heguang shook his head and said, ¡°The Beast Soul Warriors don¡¯t know much, they were just ordered to spread the Original Sin Elixir.¡± ¡°Original Sin Elixir?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat curious. ¡°Recently, ferocious beasts across the Federation have been agitated, originating from this Original Sin Elixir. This elixir can take on various forms, once beast ingests it, its emotional fluctuations will be amplified, leading to the incidents that happened before.¡± ¡°However, it seems these guys don¡¯t know the specific situation underneath Taize Lake, you got to them before they had a chance to spread it.¡± Hmm¡­ Perhaps they were scared off by the Cowskin Snake. Bai Qi scratched his head, ¡°What about the seal underneath Taize Lake, didn¡¯t they break it?¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t investigated it thoroughly yet. For now, I¡¯ve temporarily patched the seal, it should hold for the short term. Once the personnel from the association and the Thirteenth Bureau arrive, we¡¯ll make plans.¡± Bai Heguang rubbed his eyebrows, ¡°I¡¯ve heard about your wilderness training, you did well. Remember to get more practical experience. I won¡¯t assign you any tasks, President Qin will contact you.¡± ¡°I have to go verify some things, so I can¡¯t stay longer.¡± Upon hearing Bai Heguang¡¯s words, Bai Qi inevitably asked, ¡°Teacher, won¡¯t you rest for a few more days? Didn¡¯t you say someone else would carry out the investigation?¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯ve rested for half a month, that¡¯s enough.¡± Bai Heguang shook his head as the Jiuyou Darkbird instantly enlarged, carrying him up. ¡°You two have a month left before the training ends, make sure to perform well.¡± After that, Jiuyou Darkbird carried Bai Heguang and transformed into a long dark rainbow, disappearing into the horizon. ¡°Teacher really gives his all, are all Titled Legendary the same?¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips and asked Bai Qiucha. ¡°Not only is it our father, but all Titled Legendary, Legendary, and even Masters are like that. Haven¡¯t you seen President Qin and Brother Luo? They never stop.¡± Bai Qiucha helplessly shrugged in response. ¡°Heavens, I believe I need to think ahead.¡± Upon hearing these words, Bai Qi realized just how busy he¡¯d be once he reached the Six Stage. Upon completion of the training, it would be best to avoid going to the headquarters and stay in Gusu City to focus on his research behind the scenes. He would refrain from venturing out even if he became a Legendary. 996, 007, he didn¡¯t want to undergo such treatment in this alternative world. ¡°After the fight, I¡¯m a bit tired. I¡¯ll head home first, see you later.¡± After some idle chatter, Bai Qi mounted Delta and flew home. As for Bai Qiucha, he enthusiastically took out the items he had just purchased to build a new home for the Stormrat. Though the Bone Dragon Secret Realm had plenty of space, the environment inside was somewhat poor. It was time to improve the living conditions for the Stormrat. ¡­ Secret Realm Base. As soon as Bai Qi arrived home, he headed straight for the Secret Realm Base and went directly to the laboratory. ¡°Yu, analyze the composition of this chain, be careful not to touch it. It could harm you.¡± ¡°Alright, Grandpa.¡± Yu responded. Various instruments were activated and started to analyze the chain obtained from the Abominable Butcher. Creak, creak. (Master, there¡¯s something strange about this chain. It doesn¡¯t seem like metal but some kind of creature.) ¡°Some kind of creature?¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but recall the Abominable Butcher¡¯s first transformation. The chains did indeed resemble blood vessels. However, now that they had absorbed the Power of Death, it was hard to tell. ¡°Is it like the Death Knight we encountered in the Sun Secret Realm?¡± Alpha shook his head. (Somewhat similar, but not exactly the same. It seems more chaotic and has more impurities.) ¡°Chaotic?¡± Bai Qi smirked. Both Jiuyou Darkbird and Alpha gave the same impression of the chain. Undoubtedly, it was made using the Power of Death. But what exactly did the maker put in was worth pondering over. ¡°Schuck, does the Endless Material Science have anything similar?¡± Unsure, Schuck said, ¡°There is, but apart from the Morning Star¡¯s meteorite and creatures like Alpha, I can¡¯t think of anything else that could withstand the Power of Death.¡± ¡°We have it now.¡± Bai Qi pointed at the chain, ¡°From here on, focus on analyzing the structure of this chain together with Yu. If it could be replicated, that would be the best.¡± If his hunch was correct, the Death Knights were perhaps made of this type of metal, like in a special armor or puppet. And if he could replicate the material, could he potentially create an army of Death Knights? Borrowing a leaf from their book to defeat them, researching this to combat the Death Round Table, his teacher wouldn¡¯t object to it, right? Chapter 351 - Chapter 351: Chapter 347: Declare War on the Tribe! Chapter 351: Chapter 347: Declare War on the Tribe! Bai Qi discussed the issue of the Death Lock with Alpha and Schuck and then left the research lab. Recently, since none of his pets had undergone a significant evolution or merged with any advanced materials, the sheer consumption of the Evolution Egg considerably slowed Bai Qi¡¯s physique strengthening speed. Even though every one of Bai Qi¡¯s meals consisted of ferocious beast materials, he still couldn¡¯t sense the limit of the fifth stage. However, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t in a hurry. There was just over a month left before the end of the special training program, and by then, he would exchange a piece of mythical-level resource consumption to hasten his progress. ¡°Damn, I¡¯ll have to ask President Qin if there are any tasks to accumulate more points. If I can exchange for one more item, it would be a safer bet.¡± Bai Qi looked at the time, intending to leave the base, but suddenly noticed a gray shadow stealthily moving toward a corner from the corner of his eye. ¡°Cowskin Snake? You¡¯re just in time. What about that dimensional array you were talking about? Do you have it ready?¡± Bai Qi strode forward, catching the Cowskin Snake with one hand, while the Cowskin Snake chuckled sheepishly, saying, ¡°What dimensional array? I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about.¡± ¡°Gamma, dinner will be served.¡± ¡°Cough, cough¡­ This old snake has an infirm mind. I indeed know of the existence of dimensional runes, but I do not know how to create them.¡± Bai Qi fell silent, his calm gaze making the Cowskin Snake nervous, who then said, ¡°But, I know someone who can.¡± ¡°Oh? Who is it?¡± Bai Qi raised an eyebrow, looking at the Cowskin Snake with even more suspicion. ¡°The Law Emperor¡¯s assistant.¡± ¡°¡­Gamma, stew this thing.¡± Clickety-clunk. (Yes, master.) As soon as Bai Qi finished speaking, Gamma appeared out of nowhere. With various kitchen utensils in its green tentacle-like hands, its glowing eyes indicated that it had clearly thought about how to handle the Cowskin Snake. However, the Cowskin Snake seemed to be prepared and broke free from Bai Qi¡¯s grasp the moment Bai Qi turned his head, making a run for it. Clickety-clunk! (Dinner isn¡¯t allowed to run away!) When Gamma saw this, it immediately gave chase, appearing determined not to rest until it had stewed the Cowskin Snake. ¡°This scene¡­ I¡¯m very relieved.¡± Watching Gamma chasing after the Cowskin Snake, Insect Grass felt an unprecedented sense of security. Finally, it didn¡¯t have to worry about being used as cooking material. ¡°Epsilon, come with me. Sun Wheel needs to bask in the sun for its effects to improve. Don¡¯t stay cooped up in the base all day.¡± ¡°Sure, Chief.¡± Insect Grass readily nodded, following Bai Qi out of the base with a look of extreme, obsequious pleasure. ¡­ Beast Master Association. President Qin pinched his brow, looking a bit bothered as he studied the report his secretary had handed him. Though he had learned about the existence of the Original Sin Elixir from Bai Heguang, he hadn¡¯t received a sample. As such, there was no way to alleviate the agitation of the ferocious beasts. If anything, incidents of ferocious beasts hurting people were increasing in frequency. ¡°Seems I need to apply to the higher-ups and let some sufficient battle-capable Spirit Controllers to take on tasks too.¡± President Qin sighed. Gusu City did have a significant number of beast masters. However, compared to the number of ferocious beasts, it was clearly inadequate. According to the current trend, if they kept going like this, the beast masters might just be worked to death. Knock, knock, knock. The sound of someone knocking at the door made President Qin relax a little, he said, ¡°Come in.¡± ¡°Mr. President, long time no see.¡± Bai Qi walked in with a cheerful smile. Seeing President Qin looking weary, he asked, ¡°Mr. President, what have you been up to lately? You look so haggard. Should I get you some nutritional supplements?¡± ¡°Us old-timers don¡¯t need supplements to get by like you youngsters.¡± President Qin glared at Bai Qi and asked, ¡°How come you decided to visit the Association today? Some people usually don¡¯t step out of their door.¡± ¡°Mr. President, please don¡¯t slander me. I just didn¡¯t want to disturb your rest. If it was more convenient, I¡¯d even live in the Association.¡± Bai Qi retorted solemnly, his serious demeanor causing President Qin to chuckle. ¡°Enough of your nonsense. Your timing is just right. The ferocious beasts have started causing chaos again. Apart from a few necessary positions, most beast masters have been deployed. Bai Chuanqi had also suggested that you should practice in the wild more often. Here, this pile is for you.¡± Following President Qin¡¯s gaze, Bai Qi sighed heavily at the sight of the stack of mission briefs almost half a person high on the table. ¡°So many ferocious beasts, it would take at least half a year to clear them all, right?¡± ¡°This is just the list, check the mission board for details.¡± ¡°Mr. President, are you sure you¡¯re not planning to go to war with the tribes?¡± Looking at the number of ferocious beasts listed on the first page of the mission brief, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help his eye from twitching. The Association seemed to be planning to eradicate all the ferocious beasts within the Federation. President Qin evidently noticed Bai Qi¡¯s train of thought and said, ¡°Lately, the relationship between the Federation and the tribes has been rather delicate. To prevent fires in the backyard, both the Federation Military and the Association have been stepping up efforts to clear the ferocious beasts inside the Federation.¡± ¡°Unless there are unexpected events, the various academies will likely also organize students to hunt down ferocious beasts. You certainly won¡¯t be exempted, so you might as well willingly accept some tasks.¡± Was it that serious already? Bai Qi felt a bit helpless upon hearing this. It seemed that his dream of slacking off in Gusu City after the group training was about to be shattered. Thinking of this, Bai Qi sighed silently and said, ¡°President Qin, you might as well help me find some king-level fierce beast eradication tasks, or, as a last resort, either insect or plant attribute lord beast ones.¡± The resource demands of the five pets were not low, apart from sporegrass. They barely laid eyes on the resources from lord-level creatures, so Bai Qi naturally wanted to target some. ¡°You¡¯re treating it like a food market, with so many demands.¡± President Qin rolled his eyes but still pulled out a stack from the task briefs in front of him and handed it to Bai Qi, saying, ¡°These are all king-level beasts. You can look at the situation and get tasks from the task board, and as for the plant or insect attribute lords you mentioned, you can search for them yourself.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi nodded, packed up the task briefs, and a cunning smile suddenly crossed his face. He said, ¡°So, President, does my eradication of fierce beasts count towards group training points?¡± ¡°I knew it, you¡¯re so active today because you¡¯re after the points.¡± President Qin couldn¡¯t help but laugh, saying, ¡°In the third phase, all your actions will be scored by Snare and the Association¡¯s systems. You¡¯ve been causing quite a stir recently, so you won¡¯t be short of points.¡± ¡°Well, who doesn¡¯t like more points?¡± Having President Qin¡¯s confirmation, Bai Qi grinned. Killing fierce beasts gave him both resources and points. He wouldn¡¯t get such a dual opportunity once the training was over, so not making a good surge now would be a huge loss. ¡°Points are good, but safety matters too.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s demeanor, President Qin¡¯s face became serious, ¡°A regular king-level fierce beast may not be your match, but with spirit masters stirring, the destruction caused by a fierce beast under berserk status far exceeds the norm. Be careful.¡± ¡°Got it, I¡¯ll be careful.¡± Bai Qi nodded. With Beta¡¯s strong sense of danger, unless the disparity in power was too large, Beta could always sense danger in advance. As for the truly unforeseeable danger¡­ Psssh~ If there was a presence that wanted to attack Bai Qi, what would it matter if it was sensed in advance? ¡°I¡¯m glad you understand. Your power is growing rapidly. You can take advantage of this time to consolidate, which would be of great help to your ascension to the sixth stage.¡± Looking at Bai Qi, who had progressed so differently from six months ago, President Qin felt a touch of sentimentality. ¡°After the training finishes, the association will probably assign you a lot of missions to unlock secret realms. So treasure this time.¡± Hiss~ I almost forgot about that. Bai Qi sucked in a deep breath, and his mind couldn¡¯t help but recall times of running around, unlocking secret realms and feeling worn out. Being able to cling to the big legs isn¡¯t all benefits, huh. Bai Qi felt a bit desolate, bid goodbye to President Qin, and left the office ¡°I¡¯ll first check for any lord-level fierce beast tasks and do them on the way.¡± Bai Qi looked at the sky, it was just past noon. There should be enough time left to complete one or two tasks. Thinking of this, Bai Qi quickened his pace, heading straight for the mission hall. As President Qin said, with beasts becoming more active, the mission hall is getting more and busier. Bai Qi looked up to see a sea of people in the task distribution area, all Beast Masters coming to receive tasks. The recently released task rewards are much richer than before, so the Beast Master¡¯s passion for cleansing fierce beasts is unprecedented. As soon as any task is available, it gets picked up instantly. ¡°Such nostalgia~¡± Watching the Beast Masters¡¯ faces turning red from trying to snatch their favorite tasks, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but recall when he was like them, barely managing to take on a mission to capture a Screaming Mushroom. Now, he no longer needed to do that. Bai Qi bypassed the crowded crowd and reached a relatively deserted counter. The receptionist at the counter immediately smiled when she saw Bai Qi approaching: ¡°Mr. Bai Qi, are you here to receive a lord-level fierce beast eradication task?¡± Tasks about purging lord-level beasts were far more difficult than normal, and they required much more information. Thus, tasks about lords and above were distributed at a separate counter. ¡°Yes, I am. Can you help me pick some plant or insect attribute lord-level fierce beasts?¡± ¡°Sure thing, please wait a moment.¡± The receptionist smiled and worked on her computer for a while. It didn¡¯t take long to find the tasks that matched Bai Qi¡¯s demands. ¡°The tasks have been sent to your personal task board. You can choose freely.¡± Bai Qi nodded, opened the task board and started to look. ¡°Silver Blue Sovereign, nothing special, no.¡± ¡°Blood Qiong Cherry, blood-sucking attribute, looks okay.¡± ¡°Nine-Hearted Begonia, spiritual, worth a visit, um, someone has already taken it?¡± Just as Bai Qi was about to take the task, he found out that someone had already accepted it. ¡°I see, group task, isn¡¯t it?¡± Bai Qi clicked on the task window, and upon seeing the names displayed on the team list, he raised an eyebrow. ¡°Why are they here again?¡± Chapter 352 - Chapter 352: Chapter 348: Nine-Heart Flower Demon Chapter 352: Chapter 348: Nine-Heart Flower Demon The people who had also taken up the mission for the Nine-Hearted Begonia were none other than Wu Yi, Wang Yun, and the others Bai Qi had met in the wild. ¡°Do these guys have some kind of grudge against plant-attribute ferocious beasts?¡± Bai Qi stroked his chin, thinking about how the Explosive Beads Flower, which he had previously used to make potions, had also been their target. Unexpectedly, they had now come to Gusu City to undertake missions. ¡°These pampered young masters really have the luxury to roam around.¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue, noticing from the position displayed on the mission board that they had already left Gusu City. ¡°They¡¯re in such a hurry. I¡¯d better hurry as well.¡± Bai Qi summoned his pet Delta and after determining his direction, directly broke through the void and left. ¡­ The outskirts of Gusu City. Wu Yi stood at the forefront of their team, vigilantly scanning their surroundings, while the Goddess of Light Butterfly silently hovered above their heads, spreading specks of white light. The light attribute of the Goddess of Light Butterfly could hide the human scent on them and also reduce the hostility of the ferocious beasts towards them. It was indeed a lifesaver in the wilderness. ¡°We should be near the territory of the Nine-Heart Begonia soon, Xiao Shi, be careful not to be affected by it.¡± Wu Yi looked worriedly at Li Shi, who helplessly nodded and said, ¡°Actually, Wu Yi, you don¡¯t always have to accompany me, it¡¯s enough with me and Wang Yun.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, I¡¯m usually pretty free. Plus, having more people helps. After all, the Nine-Hearted Begonia is a rare spiritual plant, and it¡¯s not easy for the average pet beast to deal with.¡± Wu Yi, unaffected by Li Shi¡¯s words, confidently patted his chest and said, ¡°According to the information, this Nine-Heart Begonia is only a Lord-level being, but it¡¯s at the fourth level. It would be too hard for Xiao Shi and others to deal with, I can¡¯t be assured to let you come alone.¡± ¡°Come alone?¡± Wang Yun looked speechless at Wu Yi. Even though Wang Yun was one tier lower than Wu Yi, his Six-Eyed Monkey was capable of super energy abilities. Combined with Li Shi¡¯s Diamond Mouse, they would have been enough to deal with the Nine-Heart Begonia. But Wu Yi just stayed glued to them, like a piece of pesky sticking candy, impossible to shake off. Now, it even seemed like he completely ignored her. Thankfully, He Jia was not there, or else she would have had to endure another bout of his sugar-coated boasting, which would have only annoyed her more. The trio continued forward until they arrived before a sea of flowers. This was the most beautiful area in the outskirts of Gusu City. The seemingly endless sea of flowers made this area very popular among young couples. However, this only held true for the outskirts of this area. The interior of the flower sea was close to the Dragon Qiong Mountains, where many ferocious beasts resided, so straying too close was risky. But the crucial point was that the flower sea itself was home to many poisonous insects and aggressive plant creatures. The Nine-Hearted Begonia, despite its poetic name, was one of those plant creatures. However, Nine-Hearted Begonias preferred to live in cooler regions, so they mainly grew in the outskirts of the flower sea close to Taize Lake. Otherwise, Wu Yi wouldn¡¯t have dared to lead his companions on a hunt in this sea of flowers so casually. Squeak squeak squeak. Just then, the Diamond Mouse in Li Shi¡¯s arms started to act out, struggling to free itself from her hold. The Six-Eyed Monkey also sensed something and looked towards the flower sea cautiously. ¡°There¡¯s a ferocious beast!¡± ¡°I know.¡± The Goddess of Light Butterfly, already aware of the approaching enemy, had transitioned to its combat mode. The originally soft white light surrounding it now became even more striking. In an instant, a pillar of white light shot out. A spotted purple snake, darting through the flower sea, was struck by the white light and fell. Its body steamed with heat, appearing thoroughly cooked. ¡°Xiao Shi, you don¡¯t need to worry. This small beast won¡¯t be a problem.¡± With a smug look on his face, Wu Yi took credit for the achievement, to which Li Shi managing a forced smile as a response, and then started to soothe the Diamond Mouse. ¡°Is this a Purple Spotted Snake?¡± Wang Yun took a quick glance from a distance and recognized the snake¡¯s identity, prompting her to frown. ¡°Purple Spotted Snakes are social creatures and they don¡¯t like cold environments. They should be hibernating at this time, why would they venture here?¡± ¡°It seems¡­there¡¯s something else coming.¡± Li Shi pointed timidly to the distant flower sea. Although there was no wind, the many different flowers within the flower sea were swaying continuously, appearing like a succession of waves. Through the gaps between the flowers, one could occasionally see the shadows of purple figures shooting past. ¡°It¡¯s a swarm of Purple Spotted Snakes. Everyone, beware!¡± Wang Yun¡¯s face turned serious. The Six-Eyed Monkey dashed forward, tearing apart several Purple Spotted Snakes with its claws. But there were simply too many Purple Spotted Snakes. As soon as the Six-Eyed Monkey killed a few, dozens more emerged, with an endless stream of them pouring in from the back. ¡°Damn it, did we accidentally enter the territory of the Purple Spotted Snakes?¡± Wu Yi gritted his teeth. Despite their numbers, Purple Spotted Snakes were of a lower level and shouldn¡¯t cause much harm to their Lord creatures. However, the three humans themselves were unable to withstand them. If a snake slipped by their beasts and accidentally attacked them, they would seriously be in a bind. ¡°Let¡¯s exit the flower sea first. We¡¯re too passive here.¡± The three of them were now enveloped by the sea of flowers, unable to determine how many purple spotted snakes were lurking around them. Engaging in combat here would be anything but wise. At the mention of this, Wu Yi nodded. The Goddess of Light Butterfly floating above his head suddenly emitted a bright light. The soft white light repelled the purple spotted snakes that tried to break through the blockade built by their pets. Protected by the light, the three of them began to run towards the edge of the flower sea. The sea of flowers swayed, suddenly emitting a light beam that reached the sky. Amid the beam, multicolored lights flickered faintly. ¡°The light of evolution? A beast has evolved?¡± Wang Yun and Li Shi looked at each other, while Wu Yi, who seemed to have thought of something, quickened his pace and started to run outwards. ¡°How unreliable is this intel from the association? They actually set a creature on the verge of evolving into a King-level creature as the mission target! I should issue a complaint when I get back!¡± As Wu Yi complained, he summoned a pure-white unicorn and got on its back. Wang Yun also summoned her pet and, together with Li Shi, set off for the boundary of the flower sea. With their resources, going up against a King-level ferocious beast was basically courting death. If they didn¡¯t run now, they¡¯d miss any chance of escaping. However, before the three of them could get away from the sea of flowers, the evolution light in the flower sea suddenly vanished. In the midst of the flower sea, multicolored light rings emerged, overshadowing the Goddess of Light Butterfly¡¯s radiance within moments. ¡°Damn it, it really is the Nine-Heart Apple.¡± Seeing this, Wu Yi cursed under his breath. Runes emerged on his forehead, and the Goddess of Light Butterfly, which was about to be enveloped by the multicolored rings, suddenly shone brightly, revealing a cloned version of itself. Talent: Duplication. The ability to create a temporary clone of the pet at the expense of Spirit Power, which has the same level and strength as the pet. Afterwards, both the pet and the Beast Master go into a weakened state for three days. Wu Yi was capable of becoming the top student in the professional examination because his abilities and talents were not weak, and this duplication talent played a huge role. Though there were considerable side effects, if used at the right moment, it could have an absolutely strong effect. With two Goddess of Light Butterflies protecting them, the colorful light rings were momentarily dispersed, and the three of them immediately accelerated outwards. These multicolored rings only covered the flower sea. As long as they got out of the flower sea, they should be safe. However, Wu Yi had underestimated the power of King-level creatures. Just when they were about to escape the flower sea, the multicolored halo condensed, and a huge apple flower shining with multicolored light appeared in front of them. Looking at the flower demon slowly opening its eyes within the Nine-Heart Apple, a chill crawled up their spines. [Name]: Nine-Heart Flower Demon [Nature]: Plant Attribute [Bloodline Level]: Low-ranking King ¡­ An evolved version of the Nine-Heart Apple, a King-level creature, the Nine-Heart Flower Demon. ¡°Damn it, if I¡¯d known this would happen, I would¡¯ve insisted that Uncle Li come with us!¡± Wu Yi wore a grimace of bitter pain. There was originally a Beast Master accompanying him from his family, but he thought it would be inconvenient and consciously tried to avoid that person each time he went out. Now he was served just right, fully experiencing the cold horror. The Nine-Heart Flower Demon also took notice of the three of them. As its grotesque face broke into a smile, the three of them launched an attack without a second thought. In front of a King-level creature, scattering and running would only be in vain. It was better to give it a shot. However, the three of them seemed to have been entirely within the Demon¡¯s expectations, and no sooner had their beasts launched the attack than countless purple spotted snakes emerged from the ground, twining around each other and forming a serpentine wall, deflecting the attack. The three pets were about to attack once again when they felt a flash of light before their eyes, and their bodies began to involuntarily lose control. [Skill Name]: Nine-Heart Bewitching [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Description]: The bewitching radiance can confuse the enemy and cause him to hallucinate. ¡­ Under the influence of Nine-Heart Bewitching, the Goddess of Light Butterfly and Diamond Mouse were significantly affected. However, the Six-eyed Monkey, having a lower level and belonging to the Super Energy Apartment, managed to come to its senses and roared as it charged towards the Nine-Heart Flower Demon. Seeing this, the Nine-Heart Flower Demon¡¯s expression turned hideous. A vine full of thorns pierced through the Six-eyed Monkey¡¯s thigh from under its petals, forcibly dragging it in front of the Demon. ¡°Little Six!¡± Wang Yun was alarmed at the sight. She was about to summon other pets for the rescue when she saw a huge figure descending from the sky, and its target was the Nine-Heart Flower Demon. Boom! The loud roar echoed through the flower sea. Wherever the force struck, the bodies of purple-spotted snakes were shredded. The pets that had been affected by Nine-Heart Bewitching also woke up. ¡°Did Uncle Li come after all?¡± Wu Yi¡¯s eyes brightened, and he looked expectantly at the figure obscured by smoke before him. ¡°Cough, cough¡­ Delta, try to be a bit gentler when you land next time. It¡¯s not good to destroy the flowers and plants.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand to disperse the dust and smoke in front of him, looking at the stunned Wu Yi and the others: ¡°Are you guys alright? Where is the King-level creature?¡± Wang Yun¡¯s eye twitched as she pointed to the Wind God Winged Dragon standing on top of the Nine-Heart Apple, not knowing what to say. This guy was getting more and more abnormal. Chapter 353 - Chapter 353: Chapter 349: Breaking the Patterns and the Forest Chapter 353: Chapter 349: Breaking the Patterns and the Forest Ah!!! Before Bai Qi could clearly see the creature beneath Delta, the Nine-Heart Flower Demon let out a harsh wail. Several thorns twisted towards the pair in an attempt to ensnare them. However, Delta¡¯s reaction was not at all inferior to that of a King Creature. It skillfully dodged, while Bai Qi finally got a clear view of their opponent. ¡°A Nine-Heart Flower Demon? It really has evolved.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, and Wu Yi instantly became enraged, saying, ¡°You knew? The Association even keeps secrets now? I¡¯m going to report this!¡± Seeing Wu Yi¡¯s furious likeness, Bai Qi rolled his eyes, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t you guys ever read the mission briefing? It clearly stated the probability of evolution and suggested teaming up with a high-stage Beast Master.¡± Wu Yi¡¯s face froze. It seemed that indeed, the mission brief had mentioned that. However, in his mind, he was a high-stage Beast Master. He had gotten so angry earlier that he had completely forgotten about it. It wasn¡¯t just Wu Yi, Wang Yun and Li Shi were also somewhat embarrassed. They, of course, had noticed that detail but had not expected the stated evolution to be an advancement to the King-level. Seeing the predicament of the trio, Bai Qi shrugged helplessly, enthusiastically turning his attention towards the Nine-Heart Flower Demon, which was cautiously monitoring them. ¡°Since it has upgraded to the King-level, the material level would also have elevated.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s anticipation grew as he watched the Nine-Heart Flower Demon, radiating with a nine-color glow. Sensing Bai Qi¡¯s malice, the Nine-Heart Flower Demon shrieked, and the surrounding purple snakes as well as various large and small poisonous insects surged towards Bai Qi and the others. At the same time, a nine-color halo emerged as the Nine-Heart Bewitching skill was activated once again, clearly intending to reuse its strategy to confuse them. ¡°Bai Qi, be careful. This is the Nine-Heart Bewitching. Unless it¡¯s a Super Energy creature, it¡¯s hard to resist.¡± As soon as Wang Yun spoke out, she regretted her words. Other people would have heeded her advice, but not Bai Qi, who had easily defeated their Six-Eyed Monkey before. He would surely not be scared of this. As expected, upon hearing Wang Yun¡¯s words, Bai Qi patted a golden beetle on his shoulder, saying, ¡°Wake up, it¡¯s time to get to work.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ Boss, have we reached our destination?¡± The beetle, which had been immersed in its daydreams, leisurely woke up. The sun wheel pattern on its shell became even clearer, reflecting a soft golden light under the sunlight and discoloring the surrounding nine-color halo to gold. Skills gained from a Mythical Creature were not comparable to ordinary ones. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s your target this time, the Nine-Heart Begonia, or rather, the Nine-Heart Flower Demon.¡± Following the direction of Bai Qi¡¯s finger, the insect herb saw the Flower Demon-like Nine-Heart Flower Demon anxiously watching him, causing it to shudder instinctively. ¡°Boss, assigning a King-level creature to me might be a bit too challenging.¡± Bai Qi rolled his eyes, saying, ¡°It¡¯s only just evolved into a King Creature, it can¡¯t be that strong. Moreover, it¡¯s a plant attribute. There¡¯s nothing to be scared of.¡± As Bai Qi spoke, the trio behind him suddenly fell silent. So a just-evolved King Creature wasn¡¯t worth noting? If they couldn¡¯t beat even this, did that mean they were simply useless? Obviously understanding Bai Qi and the insect herb¡¯s conversation, the Nine-heart Flower Demon, which just advanced into a King Creature, shrieked. Some vines rushed towards Bai Qi, and at the same time, an army of ferocious beasts sprung out from the sea of flowers, akin to a small beast tide. However, before the purple snakes could approach, two tornadoes appeared in front of Bai Qi and the others, lifting these ferocious beasts into the sky. ¡°The Association actually leaves creatures outside that can organize beast tides? It seems they really must be stretched too thin.¡± Beast tide, one of the infamous disasters in human history. Before the Snare¡¯s inception, all cities dreaded beast tides the most. After all, if a creature with a group control skill emerged among the ferocious beasts, it would easily trigger a beast tide. However, after that, under the Snare¡¯s monitoring, such beasts were all blacklisted and targeted for extermination. He didn¡¯t expect to encounter one now. ¡°The Nine-Heart Begonia¡¯s controlling skill can¡¯t control so many beasts. It should have controlled a Lord snake indirectly.¡± Li Shi timidly explained. Bai Qi immediately understood and said, ¡°Epsilon, try to find the controlled Lord purple snake.¡± ¡°Understood, boss.¡± The insect herb nodded. As its wings vibrated, colored phosphor entered the sea of flowers. The beast tide, which had been controlled by the Nine-Heart Flower Demon, attacking them became docile, as all the beasts entered into a deep sleep. To put the Desert Ghost Frog King to sleep might have required Jerry¡¯s help, but for these purple snakes, these elite creatures, it was instantaneous. Seeing the beasts under its control put to sleep, the Nine-Heart Flower Demon instantly felt challenged. Its nine-color halo once again shone in an attempt to outshine the insect herb¡¯s sun wheel. At the same time, it let out a screech. Hiss¡­hiss¡­hiss¡­ With a unique sound of its snake species, the flowers in the sea of blooms was crushed to the ground. A giant purple serpent burst out from the sea of flowers and bit at the insect herb in the air. ¡°It really did control the Lord.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly at the sight, unphased by the sight of the consumed worm grass. ¡°Uh, Bai Qi, aren¡¯t you a little too composed?¡± Seeing this, Wang Yun frowned and reminded him. Death of a pet beast would be a huge blow to a Beast Master, losing a contract slot. Even if he recovered, he would find it hard to improve. Hence she found Bai Qi¡¯s nonchalance quite incomprehensible. ¡°It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s just a Lord creature. Epsilon will be fine.¡± Bai Qi smiled. If it had been before the Sun Secret Realm, Bai Qi would never have been so relaxed, but after obtaining the blood of the Sun Beetle, his worm grass¡¯s carapace was as hard as gold and iron. Bai Qi had tested this: ordinary Lord creatures could never destroy it. Moreover, it was not yet determined who would consume whom. As expected, not long after swallowing the worm grass, the Purple-Spotted Snake Lord suddenly fell to the ground, writhing in pain. No matter how much the Nine-Heart Flower Demon urged it, there was no response. However, this situation only lasted for a moment, and the Purple Spotted Snake Lord soon stopped, raised its body silently, and swam over to Bai Qi. ¡°Damn, this guy really can¡¯t be trusted.¡± Seeing this scene, Wu Yi cursed under his breath. He wanted the Goddess of Light Butterfly to defend, but the secondary effects of using the copy skill affected him, causing the Goddess Butterfly to fall to the ground with him. ¡°Why are you suddenly exhausted? Young man, you should pay attention to your hell pace.¡± Seeing Wu Yi¡¯s condition, Bai Qi gave him a serious lecture, then summoned Gamma to help him regain his energy. At this moment, the Purple Spotted Snake Lord had already reached Bai Qi. ¡°Bai Qi, are you sure this is okay?¡± Wang Yun looked uncertainly at the Purple Spotted Snake in front of her. Bai Qi, however, just grinned and said, ¡°Epsilon, it¡¯s just a Lord creature. Is it really necessary to parasitize it?¡± No sooner had Bai Qi spoken than a golden beetle crawled out from under the scales of the Purple Spotted Snake Lord, its mouth still hanging a strange seed-like material. ¡°Report to the boss, I was just looking for the medium through which the Nine-Heart Flower Demon controls this snake, and now I¡¯ve found it.¡± Bai Qi nodded. The Nine-Heart Begonia and the Dream Vine were somewhat similar, they didn¡¯t have many direct attack skills. However, compared to the Dream Vine¡¯s routine of hypnotizing and directly attacking the spirit, the Nine-Heart Begonia preferred to control creatures to help itself fight through seed parasitism. Moreover, its own combat ability was actually not that good. This was one of the reasons why Bai Qi let the worm grass fight alone without summoning a King Creature. Yah!!! Seeing that the medium controlling the Purple Spotted Snake Lord was found by the worm grass, the Nine-Heart Flower Demon grew even more angry. Its slender arms shook, and the remaining nine-colored petals that looked like a flower skirt spun and flew out. These petals seemed soft, but the sound of breaking the air when they spun showed that they had a strong cutting force. They directly severed the body of the Purple-Spotted Snake and slashed towards the worm grass. ¡°Damn, why didn¡¯t I hear that the Nine-Heart Flower Demon was so good at fighting?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat surprised, quickly dodging on Delta, while the worm grass flapped its wings to evade gracefully. But the Nine-Heart Begonia¡¯s attack was far from over, accompanied by endless petals and blade-like petals. It didn¡¯t appear helpless and furious once it had lost control of its puppet, as the records had indicated. ¡°Seems like Epsilon is having a bit of trouble.¡± Seeing the increasingly skillful Nine-Heart Flower Demon, Bai Qi knew that the opponent was gradually adapting to his King-level ability. If this continued, the worm grass wouldn¡¯t be able to keep up. ¡°Epsilon, use your special move!¡± Bai Qi shouted into the air, the worm grass seemed to understand, and suddenly sped up towards the sky. The Nine-Heart Flower Demon still wanted to catch the opponent, two thorns whistling out, apparently intending to pull the worm grass back. But the worm grass moved extremely quickly, and soon ascended to the high sky. From a distance, the golden silhouette of the worm grass seemed to overlap with the sun. In an instant, the worm grass glowed brightly with gold, the surrounding sunlight seemed to be distorted and began to gather towards the worm grass. Flames of gold appeared to have been ignited around the worm grass, burning up all the thistles and petals that were coming at it. The worm grass, now incarnated as a Super Saiyan, also began to move. Its golden wings flapped quickly, sprinkling golden phosphorus powder. The Nine-Heart Begonia immediately felt drowsy, both its spirit and body were involuntarily wanting to fall into a deep sleep. But the Nine-Heart Flower Demon was after all a King Creature and, moreover, was of the spirit type. After a brief stupor, it came to its senses and quickly tried to counterattack. But it only saw a flash of golden light, and the worm grass had already appeared before its face. Yah!!! With the screaming of the Nine-Heart Flower Demon, the worm grass, radiating flames of gold all over its body, directly bit through the Nine-Heart Flower Demon¡¯s body and crawled bit by bit into the control center of the Nine-Heart Flower Demon. ¡°Didn¡¯t you know that ¡®Super¡¯ under the sun is invincible? Serves you right!¡± Chapter 354 - Chapter 354: Chapter 350: Ancient Species Revived? Chapter 354: Chapter 350: Ancient Species Revived? Under the blessing of sunlight, the insect control grass easily breached the defense of the Nine-Heart Flower Demon and ruthlessly consumed its flesh and blood. Despite the demon¡¯s attempt to deploy a force field for resistance, the insect inside it that radiated heat like a small sun had left it powerless. The insect system naturally restrained the plant system, not to mention a mythical insect lineage. Finally, when the Seven-Color Tendrils of the insect control grass sprouted from the top of the Nine-Heart Flower Demon¡¯s head, it stopped struggling. One by one, its multi-colored petals fell, gradually losing its vitality. ¡°Boss, I did it!¡± The insect control grass was somewhat exhilarated, for it had slain a King-level creature completely on its own for the first time. ¡°It¡¯s just newly evolved, but after all, it¡¯s a King creature. Well done.¡± Bai Qi gave a thumbs-up to the insect control grass, but he wasn¡¯t really surprised. Although the Nine-Heart Flower Demon was King-level, the insect control grass was a rare dual Lord bloodline cohabitat, in which even the bloodline of a mythical creature like the Sun Beetle was present. A mere King-level creature might not be able to surpass it that much. Plus, all abilities showcased by the Nine-Heart Flower Demon were targeted by the insect control grass, so the victory seemed justifiable. However, after all, the creature had been defeated by one that was weaker than it, and deserving of praise indeed. ¡°See if there are any resources around. Delta, give a hand.¡± Bai Qi patted Delta, signaling him to help, and then operated the mission board for a while. ¡°I¡¯ve uploaded the mission report. You can claim the rewards once you get back.¡± Bai Qi waved the mission board at everyone and said, ¡°Recently, the ferocious beasts are getting violent. So it¡¯s better not to risk coming to such dangerous places.¡± Wang Yun and Li Shi looked at each other and unconsciously glanced at the insect control grass and Delta, who were dealing with the Nine-Heart Flower Demon. Why did it sound so strange coming from your mouth? ¡°Bai Qi, are you not going back to Gusu City?¡± Li Shi awkwardly glanced at Bai Qi and asked timidly. ¡°I still have some missions to do along the way, so I¡¯m not in a hurry to go back.¡± Bai Qi looked at the mission board, summoned Schuck, and began to plan the next route. ¡°Ah, you¡¯re so adept, Bai Qi. Those ferocious beasts must be nothing for you.¡± At these words, Li Shi nodded, standing in admiration of Bai Qi while Wu Yi looked more and more distorted upon seeing Li Shi¡¯s behaviour. That guy is stealing the limelight again. ¡°Goddess of Light Butterfly, let¡¯s go¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Wu Yi immediately wanted to prove himself, but he found that his Goddess of Light Butterfly had wandered off to the insect control grass and was eagerly spinning around it. The insect control grass, being of mythical lineage, was naturally friendly and intimidating to other insects. Given that the Goddess of Light Butterfly was a creature attracted to light, the insect control grass, still radiating sunlight, was nothing short of a divine incarnation to it. ¡°Goddess of Light Butterfly, can¡¯t you have some dignity!¡± Seeing this, Wu Yi felt increasingly annoyed. But upon seeing the almost dismantled Nine-Heart Flower Demon, he silently endured it. Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, do not deceive the young and poor! As Delta became more adept at extracting resources with his learning of biology, he soon returned to Bai Qi with a seed emitting brilliant light. ¡°Nine Orifices Heart? It¡¯s a pity it hasn¡¯t matured, otherwise the Bright Orifice Elixir made from it could even work for legends.¡± Li Shi looked at the Nine Orifices Heart in Bai Qi¡¯s hand and remarked regretfully. ¡°Bright Orifice Elixir? What is that?¡± Bai Qi looked at Li Shi confusedly, while Schuck quickly found the information and said, ¡®Bright Orifice Elixir, a spirit strength boosting elixir that can temporarily enhance a Beast Master¡¯s spirit power, thereby enhancing their talent effect.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Bai Qi nodded. An elixir that could enhance the effect of talent was indeed a good thing. But it was of no use to him. After all, he had tried various elixirs and dietary supplements, none of which had any effect on the Evolution Egg except for restoring spirit power. On the contrary, it would be better used to enhance pets. With this in mind, Bai Qi threw the Nine Orifices Heart into the hands of the insect control grass. The material atlas immediately displayed its specific data. [Material Name]: nine Orifices Heart (Immature) [Material Level]: Epic [Material Introduction]: The essence of the Nine-Heart Flower Demon, able to control enemy movements through it. If the maturity time is too short, the effect will be greatly compromised. [Material Effect]: Acquirable: Nine-Heart Bewitching (High-stage 55%), Spirit Enhancement (Enhancement 34%), Unknown (11%). ¡­ Compared to mythical resources, epic resources had fewer options for acquisition, but even this fewer options could make Bai Qi uncomfortable. ¡°Damn, it worked too fast!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi felt a sudden pain in his heart. It was already epic while still immature. If it had matured, wouldn¡¯t it have a significant chance to turn into mythical resources? ¡°Such a great loss, such a great loss!¡± Seeing the distraught Bai Qi, Wu Yi felt confused but oddly enough, his mood improved considerably. Seeing this guy stumble made the situation worth it. Seeing this, Li Shi couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°Bai Qi, do you really want the Nine Orifices Heart? I can keep an eye out for you.¡± Bai Qi looked at Li Shi, surprised. ¡°Li Shi¡¯s father is the heir of a renowned pharmaceutical family in the Federation, and they have a wide variety of unique plants. Bai Qi, if you¡¯re looking for the Nine Orifices Heart, Li Shi¡¯s family is the most likely source,¡± Wang Yun promptly explained, and Bai Qi finally understood. No wonder every time they ran into Li Shi, he was searching for plant-attribute Ferocious Beasts. Turned out he was collecting materials for elixirs. ¡°Thanks, but it¡¯s not an urgent matter. I¡¯ll ask for your help later.¡± Bai Qi pocketed the Nine Orifices Heart and swiftly climbed onto Delta, saying, ¡°I have to continue doing my tasks, so I¡¯m leaving first.¡± With that, Delta morphed into the Wind God Winged Dragon and disappeared into the sky. ¡°So, should we return first?¡± Wu Yi pulled on the somewhat reluctant Goddess of Light Butterfly, and looked at Li Shi beside him, who was similarly disappointed, saying. ¡°Let¡¯s go back. We are all still at low level, so for now, we should avoid venturing too far from the cities,¡± Wang Yun nodded and said to Li Shi, ¡°Li Shi, we¡¯re closer to Lingxi City from here. How about visiting my place?¡± ¡°I appreciate the offer.¡± Li Shi didn¡¯t decline. Wu Yi wanted to join, but Wang Yun didn¡¯t give him the chance. She pulled Li Shi and directly set off towards Lingxi City. ¡°Damn.¡± Seeing this, Wu Yi couldn¡¯t help swearing under his breath, wanting to stop them but not knowing how to voice it out. He just walked back the way they¡¯d come, looking dejected. Chirp? The Goddess of Light Butterfly finally noticed her Beast Master was acting oddly and curiously approached him, only to be knocked on the head by Wu Yi. ¡°We¡¯re going back to special train, or who knows if you¡¯ll run off with some unknown wild bugs next time.¡± ¡­ At the Secret Realm Base. After separating from Wu Yi and the others, Bai Qi returned directly to the Secret Realm Base and gave the Nine Orifices Heart to the insect grass. It was only an Epic-level Material, but the option for ¡°Unknown¡± appeared on it. According to his recent research on the Material Atlas, this indicated there was a certain probability that the Nine-Heart Begonia could fuse and upgrade with the insect grass¡¯ already known skills. The skills the insect grass currently had were all high-level skills, so if the unknown probability was triggered, it would definitely be a super-level skill. ¡°I wonder what skill it will gain.¡± Bai Qi looked at the Platinum Egg, which the insect grass had transformed into, a bit expectantly. Once he confirmed it wouldn¡¯t awaken anytime soon, he proceeded to the lab to check the research progress of the Death Lock. ¡°Yu, how is the analysis going?¡± As soon as he finished speaking, a holographic human-size projected figure, which looked exactly like Bai Qi, appeared beside him, saying, ¡°This metal does not match any known metals discovered by the Federation. It should be a specially made alloy. We¡¯ve only managed to analyze 0.12%.¡± ¡°Only that much, huh.¡± Bai Qi knitted his eyebrows slightly. The special metal that could bear the Power of Death was indeed not easy to crack. ¡°Consider this a long-term project and resume the progress of the other research projects.¡± ¡°Yes, Grandpa.¡± Yu nodded and sent Bai Qi¡¯s command to the Jiuding System, restarting the previously suspended sub-projects. ¡°There¡¯s another thing. Your parents sent you a message saying they¡¯ll be back in Gusu City in a few days. They ask you not to wander around.¡± ¡°Mom and Dad are coming back? Does that mean the Ancient Species have been successfully revived?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up and he said, ¡°Yu, keep an eye on the recent news. Let me know if there¡¯s any news related to the Ancient Species.¡± ¡°All right.¡± Yu agreed, and Bai Qi put aside what he was working on and rushed to the Biological Zone. He had almost forgotten that he had an egg of the Ancient Species here. It had been soaking in the No. 5 Compound for so long, he had no idea of its progress. Bai Qi ran to the Biological Zone, called for Delta, who was checking on the new compound data, and they started reviewing the data for the Fossil Egg together. Compared to before, the color of the Fossil Egg was more vibrant. Even through the glass, they could feel the vitality the Fossil Egg was emitting. The data displayed on the nearby instrument further proved Bai Qi¡¯s guess. ¡°Delta, can this egg be revived?¡± Blub blub. (From the perspective of vitality, it should be possible. But we¡¯re encountering an issue.) ¡°A problem? What problem?¡± Delta gestured to the Fossil Egg soaking in the No. 5 Compound, his facial expression showing a hint of helplessness. (The egg currently cannot leave the No. 5 Compound, or it would rapidly lose vitality. Therefore, I believe it¡¯s better to not hastily attempt to revive it.) ¡°I see¡­then we¡¯ll wait for Mom and Dad to return and ask them.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly. Even though the Jiuli Group would probably launch the Ancient Species soon, he wasn¡¯t one to leave things half-done. Since he¡¯d picked up this egg, he needed to see this through. ¡°However, not being able to leave the No. 5 Compound is a bit troublesome. We can¡¯t keep it on a drip all the time.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, a bright idea suddenly flashing through his mind. Indeed, having it attached to a drip was somewhat inappropriate, but what if they replaced it with Rune Mechanical Armor? Chapter 355 - Chapter 355: Chapter 351: Mecha Dragon Cub Beast Chapter 355: Chapter 351: Mecha Dragon Cub Beast Bai Qi examined the armed design plan on the table in front of him. Sure of no errors in it, he turned to Schuck and asked, ¡°Schuck, can you make sure that the weaponries will be suitable to its size by the time the egg hatches?¡± ¡°As long as it doesn¡¯t die instantly, it won¡¯t be a problem.¡± Schuck suggested, ¡°It¡¯s preferable to conduct the hatching process in the No. 5 Compound. That would be a less risky way.¡± Bai Qi nodded. From the readings on the equipment, the embryo inside this Fossil Egg was already fully developed. The only risk he was concerned about was that when it broke out from the shell, it might reject the current environment, leading to its demise. Therefore, even if Schuck hadn¡¯t said anything, Bai Qi would have made the same choice¡ªto cultivate the creature and ensure that it was armed, till the very end. ¡°Delta, let¡¯s get it started.¡± Bai Qi nodded at Delta. At once, with the assistance of the Jiuding System, Delta activated the incubator, and energy started flowing into the Fossil Egg. Finally, under the expectant gazes of Bai Qi and all the exotic creatures, the Fossil Egg cracked for the first time, and everyone¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Crack! Following a crisp sound, a piece of eggshell fell, and a delicate claw stretched out from the eggshell gap. It swayed inside the No. 5 compound and then retracted back. Soon, the eggshell broke piece by piece, and a dragon-beast with blue skin appeared in front of Bai Qi. ¡°Reincarnation has succeeded!¡± Bai Qi glanced at the data displayed on the equipment and punched the air in triumph, while Schuck also readied himself. Roar? The Dragon-beast seemed somewhat befuddled with its current circumstances. Its hazy eyes couldn¡¯t see the surroundings clearly, even though it tried sniffing around the compound environment instinctively. At that moment, when the dragon-beast reared its head, the equipment beside buzzed with sharp alarm sound. The vitality of the Dragon-beast was visibly fading. ¡°Schuck!¡± ¡°Got it.¡± Etherium Liquid Gold started to flow and got adhered to the Dragon-beast in an instant, swiftly forming a metallic armor and continuously absorbing the No. 5 Compound from the surroundings to input into the Dragon-beast¡¯s body. The Dragon-beast¡¯s vitality was rapidly weakening, yet the decline slowed down. However, it didn¡¯t halt entirely, and the Dragon-beast continued to weaken persistently. ¡°Because it¡¯s not fully fused, the effect is somewhat lacking, isn¡¯t it?¡± Bai Qi clenched his teeth upon seeing this situation. Just as he was about to use an Evolution Egg to aid in its forced fusion, Delta beat him to it and injected a syringe of solution into the Dragon-beast¡¯s body. In a flash, an Evolution Light enveloped the Dragon-beast, and the data on the equipment started fluctuating intensely. ¡°This is¡­the evolution?¡± Bai Qi looked on surprisingly at the syringe in Delta¡¯s hand, taken aback. Evolution was possible with just one injection? What kind of revolutionary compound had Delta researched this time? ¡°Bubble bubble.¡± (That¡¯s Delta¡¯s blood that was put through a refinement process. Originally, it was supposed to test the new compound, but the situation became urgent, so Delta directly injected it.) ¡°Your blood?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes widened. He asked, ¡°Delta, can your blood promote evolution?¡± ¡°Bubble bubble.¡± (It can¡¯t. Theoretically, this should be considered as the pure form of the No. 5 Compound, which could help it adapt to the external environment. But I didn¡¯t expect this.) ¡°I see. So it¡¯s the No. 5 Compound PLUS.¡± Bai Qi nodded while the evolution light on Dragon-Beast gradually dimmed, revealing a silver-armored, blue-skinned Fierce Dragon. ¡°The soul state is quite stable. It should be a success.¡± Jerry studied the Fierce Dragon for a while, soon confirming its condition. The nearby detection equipment also stabilized after fluctuating for a while and continued monitoring the Dragon-beast¡¯s state. All seemed normal. ¡°Phew~ I guess I have revived an Ancient Species.¡± Watching the mechanical dragon-beast, who was curiously surveying the surroundings, Bai Qi smirked. Although this embryo was a semi-finished product pilfered from his father, the fact that he had successfully hatched it from a dead egg was also a form of ¡°resurrection¡± in some way. Roar? (But why do I feel like the credit goes to Delta?)¡± With an expression of contempt, Beta looked at Bai Qi, who was too busy examining the Dragon-beast up close at the moment to pay any attention to Beta. Roar! Seeing Bai Qi approach, the Dragon-beast instinctively roared at him, trying to scare him off. However, its voice was barely intimidating, rather, it sounded like a puppy yowling, making it incredibly adorable. ¡°This guy, is it really a Fierce Dragon Beast?¡± Watching this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. All the Ancient Species breached by Delta were domineering, but this Dragon-beast seemed excessively cute. Just then, the projection of Yu appeared, saying, ¡°Grandpa, the Jiuli Group has announced the appearance of the Ancient Species.¡± ¡°Oh? Show me.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyebrows lifted. The Jiuli Group really worked fast. ¡°Alright.¡± Yu nodded and projected an image before everyone. The projection showed a press conference held by the Jiuli Group. However, the venue wasn¡¯t any convention hall but a vast open ground. On the open space, primeval giants were wantonly unleashing their instincts. Even through the screen, one could clearly feel their untamed aura from ancient times. ¡°Tsk, they¡¯re all cultivated from ancient embryos, so why is mine a little thing?¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, looking at the Mecha Dragon Beast which probably was not even as big as the others¡¯ feet. He said, ¡°I might as well just call you Mecha Dragon Cub Beast.¡± Roar? The Dragon Cub Beast tilted its head to glance at Bai Qi, then staggered to the screen, staring at its kind in a daze. Seeing this, Delta seemed to sense something. With a thought, its body suddenly transformed, astonishingly turning into a Fierce Dragon Beast and gently rubbing the body of the Dragon Cub Beast. Roar roar roar! Feeling the same species aura from Delta, the Dragon Cub Beast suddenly cheered up, and also affectionately rubbed against Delta. ¡°It seems to see Delta as its relative.¡± Bai Qi revealed a smile and dropped his initial plan to research the Dragon Cub Beast¡¯s data. After a deep sleep for so many years and waking up again, the Dragon Cub Beast should be very confused, right? Better let it adapt first. Then, just when Bai Qi was about to let Delta bring the Dragon Cub Beast outside for some activity, another Evolution Light suddenly emerged from the Dragon Cub Beast. ¡°What the heck, it¡¯s evolving again? Are the ancient species so domineering nowadays?¡± Bai Qi was surprised. He immediately activated the control power of the secret realm to move everyone to the open space. They saw the Dragon Cub Beast¡¯s body getting bigger and bigger, even surpassing Delta in the end. The mechanical armor on its body radiated a cold light, adding another three points of majesty to it. Roar!!! As the light dispersed, the Dragon Cub Beast issued an earth-shaking roar. The belligerent aura spread arbitrarily, forcing Bai Qi to hide behind Delta. ¡°Can it be so fierce just after evolution?¡± Bai Qi was amazed and happy to see the Dragon Cub Beast releasing its energy. He was about to let Delta help calm it down when he suddenly saw the Dragon Cub Beast stumbling and falling heavily to the ground. At the same time, a dark red Degeneration Light emerged from the Dragon Cub Beast. Its gigantic body shrank dramatically, reverting to its original form. ¡°Damn it, has this inherited Delta¡¯s degenerative attribute?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched as he remembered the needle Delta had injected into the Dragon Cub Beast. ¡°Eh? Where is that big guy from just now? I haven¡¯t seen these foolish creatures that are dumber than a walnut in ages.¡± At this moment, the Cowskin Snake somehow sneaked out and approached the fainted Dragon Cub Beast. It said: ¡°Has it shrank into this? To be expected, the soul is too weak, it couldn¡¯t possibly bear that form.¡± ¡°Cowskin Snake, can you see the Dragon Cub Beast¡¯s soul?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat surprised. Although he did not fully trust the Cowskin Snake¡¯s words, this guy¡¯s origins were definitely extraordinary. It might even be able to reveal something. ¡°I can¡¯t see.¡± Bai Qi: ¡°¡­¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s face darken a bit, the Cowskin Snake quickly started to explain. ¡°This thing is obviously a pup, right? How could the soul of a pup support the body of an adult Fierce Dragon?¡± The Cowskin Snake looked at Bai Qi with peculiar eyes, and added, ¡°Unless there¡¯s someone else¡¯s spirit power to help, otherwise it¡¯s absolutely impossible to sustain it.¡± ¡°Someone else¡¯s spirit power¡­¡± Bai Qi thought for a moment and immediately looked at Husky. After Jerry nodded, he went up to the Dragon Cub Beast and infused his spirit power into it. Roar¡­ With Jerry¡¯s spiritual support, the Dragon Cub Beast soon woke up. But it seemed to have completely forgotten what happened before and ran back to Delta to show affection. Purr purr. (Master, what should Delta do now?) Seeing this, Delta quickly disbanded its Fierce Dragon Beast form to prevent the Dragon Cub Beast from evolving again. Meanwhile, it didn¡¯t know how to handle the Dragon Cub Beast who was treating it like a father or mother. ¡°It¡¯s fine, just appease it for now. This little thing is in good condition, just probably overexerted its spirit power.¡± Bai Qi smiled, tilted his head and thought a bit. ¡°Delta, why don¡¯t you morph into the Wind God Winged Dragon and see?¡± Delta was a bit puzzled, but it obediently transformed. Roar? Seeing Delta suddenly turn into another species, the Dragon Cub Beast was quite puzzled, but once it smelled the familiar scent from Delta, it still pounced on him. One minute, two minutes, three minutes¡­ About ten minutes passed, and the Dragon Cub Beast didn¡¯t show any changes. But the moment Delta transformed back into the Fierce Dragon Beast on command, the Dragon Cub Beast underwent transformation again. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is. It can only evolve into an adult of its own species.¡± Bai Qi stroked his chin, his eyes sparkling brightly, as though what was in front of him was not a Dragon Cub Beast, but an experimental subject. Awoo¡­ (I told you, humans can¡¯t be trusted.) Beta disdainfully glanced at Bai Qi. Seeing the Cowskin Snake shaking its tail in boredom, its black eyes turned dark. Suddenly, it took a bite at the snake. ¡°Stupid canine, you dared to ambush me. Let¡¯s see how I deal with you today!¡± Awoo awoo! (Smelly snake bit where! Today I must compete the battle of the sexes with you!) ¡°I am male, not discussing the battle of the sexes with you.¡± ¡­ Chapter 356 - Chapter 356: Chapter 352: Porcupine-Man Invades! Chapter 356: Chapter 352: Porcupine-Man Invades! Crack. Accompanied by the sound of shell shattering, the Platinum Eggs suddenly exploded, and a golden beetle slowly flew out from inside. Where the golden light illuminated, some rainbow light could vaguely be seen. ¡°Boss, it seems I have gained a¡­huh, where¡¯s the boss?¡± Feeling the fresh power he had just comprehended, Vine Grass was itching to share it with Bai Qi and his companions, only to find out that the huge room was empty. He alone filled it. ¡°It seems that I slept for too long, and the boss left first.¡± Piecing it together, Vine Grass quickly grasped the situation. He intended to go outside and test his new skills. As soon as he stepped out of the room, he heard a deafening roar. ¡°Is Zero Delta fighting with someone?¡± Vine Grass¡¯s eyes brightened, and his gossip soul ignited at once. He flapped his wings and swiftly flew toward the source of the noise. However, before he could get close, he heard Bai Qi¡¯s voice. ¡°After joining the Spirit Power Storage Device, the evolution maintenance time of Dragon Cub Beast has indeed improved a lot. Unfortunately, the Dragon Cub Beast is a bit weak, and can maintain it for at most three minutes.¡± Bai Qi looked at the Dragon Cub Beast, who was undergoing various tests under Zero Delta¡¯s guidance, with some regret. ¡°The problem with the Dragon Cub Beast is similar to that of Zero Delta. It should be better if the level is raised, but the improvement is probably not too big.¡± Beta expressed his opinion, ¡°I suggest trying human spirit power, perhaps different results might occur.¡± Bai Qi nodded. The human spirit clearly has a uniqueness. The spirit power¡¯s enhancement on pets far exceeds that of others. This is why the speed of a contracted pet¡¯s upgrade surpasses regular ferocious beasts. Even, the reason why ferocious beasts raise humans to provide them spirit power is for human spirit power. ¡°But where do we find a Beast Master to help¡­¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, looking at the Mechanical Dragon Beast Cub that was gradually changing from a mechanical tyrannosaurus form back to the form of a dragon cub, and suddenly had an idea. ¡°Schuck, help me get the data on the Spirit-Control Orb, Rune Mechanical Armour, and Armament Evolution. I need them.¡± ¡°Do you need me to set up a model of the Dragon Cub Beast?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Bai Qi nodded, immediately got busy on the spot, and hadn¡¯t noticed Vine Grass flying over from a distance. ¡°Boss, I have successfully evolved.¡± ¡°Hmm, very good.¡± Bai Qi did not turn his head and continued to modify the Rune. ¡°I have comprehended a super skill.¡± ¡°Uh huh, not bad, keep trying hard next time¡­wait, what skill?¡± Upon hearing Vine Grass¡¯s words, Bai Qi finally reacted, and turned his head to look at Vine Grass. There was no visible change in the overall form of Vine Grass, except the rainbow-like light wandering on the colorful tentacles on his head seemed somewhat hypnotic. Seeing that Bai Qi finally paid attention to him, Vine Grass straightened up immediately and transmitted his holographic condition to Bai Qi. [Name]: Dream-eating Vine (Epsilon) [Nature]: Insect (mythical species) Plant symbiosis [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord [Growth Level]: Four stages Level eight [Skills]: Sun Wheel (Transcendent level¡ªproficient), Soul Eating (Super¡ªperfect), Absolute Control (Super¡ªmaster), Dream Creation (Super¡ªperfect), Entering Dreams (High level¡ªperfect), Deep Sleep (High level¡ªperfect) [Energy Value]: 2E9800W [Condition]: Evolvable. ¡­ ¡°Imprisonment and Parasitism are gone but an Absolute Control is added?¡± Bai Qi raised his eyebrows, focusing his Spirit Power on Absolute Control. [Skill Name]: Absolute Control [Skill Level]: Super [Skill Description]: The seed is condensed and implanted into the enemy¡¯s body, occupying the enemy¡¯s central control, thus taking complete control of the enemy. Remark: Parasite quantity (0/7) ¡­ ¡°Can it control remotely via parasitism now?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened. Although he had expected it, he was quite satisfied with Vine Grass awakening to the super-level remote control skill. ¡°Epsilon, what is the upper limit level of your parasitism?¡± ¡°Reporting to the boss, I can easily control the Lord level. The King level is a bit difficult, after all, I still can¡¯t completely suppress the spirit of the King level.¡± Vine Grass paused, ¡°But if it loses consciousness first, I should be able to control it, but I can only exert its physical power, and some skills, I cannot use.¡± ¡°Within expectation.¡± Nine-Heart Flower Demon was the same. After controlling the Purple-blotted Snake, it only utilized the Lord level attribute of controlling a group and its physical form for battle. It did not possess any skills. ¡°But it doesn¡¯t mean there¡¯s no loophole to be exploited. Find a couple of beasts of the Combat System to host parasitism.¡± Bai Qi grinned. Recently, the beasts have been jumping around like crazy everywhere. It would be so easy to find a few Combat System ferocious beasts. The maximum control limit is seven, which can be planned properly. Bai Qi pat Vine Grass¡¯s head ¡°Prepare your seeds first, once we meet suitable fierce beasts, we will parasite.¡± ¡°Understood, boss, I will go now.¡± Vine Grass nodded one after the other. Although it was not that his body had grown stronger, at least, he didn¡¯t have to risk engaging in the battles himself anymore. Neither Dream Vine nor Spirit Eating Worm were designed for front-line battles. His recent hardships were nearly killing him. After seeing off the caterpillar fungus, Bai Qi continued with his research. Soon, a cross-shaped rune structure gradually took shape. ¡°Schuck, carry out a simulation experiment. If all goes well, make a prototype.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Schuck nodded, took Bai Qi¡¯s blueprint and continued his research. Seeing this, Bai Qi nodded slightly, stretched lazily and left the Secret Realm Base. Above the sea of flowers, stars were scattered like chess pieces, indicating it was already deep into the night. ¡°Wow, it¡¯s so late already.¡± Looking up at the brilliant starry sky, Bai Qi only then realized how long he¡¯d been in the Secret Realm Base. ¡°I¡¯ll head back now, just in time to see if there¡¯s any suitable ferocious beast for Epsilon to parasite.¡± Bai Qi patted Delta. Understanding his intention, Delta flapped its wings, intending to return to Gusu City. Whoosh~ A sharp spike grazed past Delta¡¯s body. Delta dodged fervently, but still got its skin scratched, and staggered to one side. Bai Qi tightly gripped the scales on Delta¡¯s body, thus managing not to fall off, and summoned Alpha using his spirit power. ¡°Delta, are you okay?¡± Blub blub. (Master, I¡¯m fine, just a little skin abrasion.) Delta shook its head, brought Bai Qi to a safe place with it, and absorbed the toxin at the wound with its white armored elephant tail. ¡°Is the toxin?¡± Bai Qi frowned slightly, looked down at the black sea of flowers, ¡°Alpha, can you locate the enemy?¡± Crrr crrr. (I already found it.) Alpha nodded, and the Undying Flame Sword flew out abruptly, directly falling into the sea of flowers beneath. In an instant, demonic red flames covered the entire flower sea, burning any snake, bug, rat, and ant incapable of running away in time into ashes. At the same time, a bulky figure sprang out, standing upright and rushing straight toward Alpha in the air. ¡°Ferocious beast? No, a beastman?¡± In the moonlight, Bai Qi was finally able to see the appearance of the attacker. The towering body, unlike that of a human, a fierce head resembling a porcupine, sharp tusks reflecting the white glow of the moonlight, and spikes on the back radiating a slightly green light. Indeed, it was a man-shaped porcupine. ¡°Damn, a shapeshifted monster¡­no, a Porcupine-Man! Does this mean Shankou Mountain is starting to invade?¡± Everyone knew that only legendary creatures could shapeshift. And even then, only a few would want to take on the fragile life form of a human. The Porcupine-Man who ambushed them was clearly not a legendary creature, so it was relatively rare. ¡°Alpha, leave one alive.¡± Seeing the Porcupine-Man punched away by Alpha¡¯s sword, Bai Qi ordered Delta to increase distance and left the battlefield entirely to Alpha. Crrr crrr. (I¡¯ll try.) Alpha slowly landed, pulled out the Undying Flame Sword, and pointed it toward the Porcupine-Man. It seemed that the Porcupine-Man also realized Alpha¡¯s strength. He slightly stepped back, apparently planning to retreat. Buzz~ Just then, a sword hum. The spikes on the Porcupine-Man¡¯s back broke abruptly, revealing a green long sword, which quickly disappeared again. Sword of the Wind Chaser. Roar! Knowing there was no way out, the Porcupine-Man¡¯s ferocious character was stimulated. His eyes turned red, his breathing turned heavier, and forcefully stomped his strong legs. He then charged at Alpha like an arrow off from its string. Although the Porcupine-Man was fast, such a straightforward attack was insufficient in front of Alpha. Avoiding it easily, Alpha swung the Sword of the Wind Chaser and cut a deep wound on the Porcupine-Man¡¯s thigh. With an injury that severe, the Porcupine-Man lost his balance and fell hard onto the ground, his bright tusks also penetrating the earth, causing a fierce explosion. ¡°Light Teeth Assault? It really is a ferocious beast.¡± Seeing the Porcupine-Man use a skill, Bai Qi became even more curious about his identity. If one looked past his porcupine head, the rest of his body was nearly identical to that of a human. If he had to describe it, it was somewhat similar to Jerry¡¯s Death God form. With that thought, Bai Qi promptly summoned Husky. ¡°Jerry, can you tell anything about this Porcupine-Man?¡± Jerry nodded, a light flashed in his dark golden pupils as he scrutinized the Porcupine-Man. ¡°It seems to be a human.¡± ¡°A human?¡± Bai Qi was slightly surprised, and an image of Li Xusheng came unbidden to his mind. It couldn¡¯t be! Another cross-breed? Though this one seems to be dominated by beast genes? But looking at the figure of this Porcupine-Man¡­ A Porcupine Knight¡­ emmm¡­ Can¡¯t do it! Chapter 357 - Chapter 357: Chapter 353: Original Sin Elixir Chapter 357: Chapter 353: Original Sin Elixir Notice that there was another King-level aura behind him, the already somewhat flustered Porcupine-Man¡¯s actions became even more chaotic, but his attacks became increasingly fierce, somewhat like a frantic fight to the death. Alpha took note of the situation and didn¡¯t rush. His Sword of the Wind Chaser danced flexibly, each swing taking a slice of flesh from the Porcupine-Man. Even though the Porcupine-Man¡¯s recovery speed was extremely fast, it gradually started to fall behind. After all, apart from the sharpness of the Sword of the Wind Chaser itself, each attack also brought with it endless wind blades from tricky angles, which left the Porcupine-Man not knowing where to defend. Bai Qi wanted live capture, so Alpha didn¡¯t choose the Sword of Death or Undying Flame. Instead, he chose the Sword of the Wind Chaser to defeat the Porcupine-Man. The Porcupine-Man also seemed to know Alpha¡¯s plan. He forcibly blocked Alpha¡¯s attack with his sharp teeth, stepped back, and threw a bottle into his mouth before letting out a roar towards the full moon above. ¡°Damn, Porcupine-Man howling at the moon, could it be that the werewolf cheated on the porcupine!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi was taken aback, the gossip fire burning in his eyes, then he saw moonlight fall from the sky and land on the Porcupine-Man. In an instant, the Porcupine-Man¡¯s body inflated, and green electric sparks moved around it. In a daze, a giant porcupine could be seen behind the Porcupine-Man, angrily roaring at them. Sensing the change in the Porcupine-Man, the flames in Alpha¡¯s eyes suddenly flared up, a strong will to fight soared into the sky, remotely confronting the porcupine. In a flash, the Porcupine-Man was the first to attack, the spikes on his back like a rain of arrows attacking Alpha, the blinking green sparks even from afar could make one feel the toxic breath on them. Seeing this, Alpha clutched the Wind and Fire Swords, and launched a direct thrust at the Porcupine-Man on the spot. The small whirlwind wrapped in a monstrous red flame rolled towards the spike arrow rain. Boom! The tiny flame met the first spike and exploded instantly, turning into a fire tornado that engulfed all the spikes. As the violent wind danced, glimpses of wind blades passed by, cutting off all the porcupine¡¯s spikes, and then were burned into nothingness by the undying flames. However, just then, the Porcupine-Man¡¯s hideous head suddenly burst out of the flames, the pain of the Undying Flame making it even more violent. It roared at Alpha and two huge green light teeth stabbed at Alpha. Seeing this, Alpha¡¯s eyes turned cold, threw the Undying Flame Sword aside, and both hands seized the Sword of the Wind Chaser. An unremarkable horizontal slash, with the blue sword blade crossing the sky. The light teeth shattered, and the once ferocious Porcupine-Man suddenly went silent and fell heavily onto the ground. Alpha put away his long sword and slowly landed in front of the Porcupine-Man. After Bai Qi confirmed that the Porcupine-Man had lost combat power, he carefully approached him. However, upon seeing the true identity of the Porcupine-Man, Bai Qi was struck in place. ¡°A human?!¡± ¡­ Beast Master Association. President Qin¡¯s face was solemn, looking at the Porcupine-Man in front of him that had completely turned back into human form, he sighed. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that the Beast Soul Warriors of the tribes could reach this level, turning humans into a half-beastman state.¡± ¡°Half-beastman? Can such a thing be done?¡± Bai Qi was a bit curious. Apart from legendary creatures and humans having a bloodline passed down, he had never heard about others, and didn¡¯t expect to actually witness such a species today. ¡°The half-beastman I¡¯m talking about is not the kind of mixed-blood species you¡¯re thinking of, but the product born after a Beast Soul Warrior fuses with his Martial soul.¡± President Qin shook his head, saying, ¡°In this state, even if the Beast Soul Warrior does not summon the ferocious beasts¡¯ will to descend, they can display a strength not weaker than a King-level creature, equivalent to the strength of a Fifth Stage Beastmaster among humans.¡± ¡°Fifth Stage Beastmaster?¡± Hearing the words, Bai Qi was taken aback, thinking of the scene where the Porcupine-Man was being toyed with by Alpha, he obviously didn¡¯t believe it. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s disbelief, President Qin couldn¡¯t help but laugh, and said, ¡°Don¡¯t measure your peers with yourself in the future. I just checked the surveillance from the Snare. This Porcupine-Man¡¯s strength, although barely at the level of a Fifth Stage Beastmaster, without clear intelligence, ordinary Beastmasters really might not match him.¡± ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi scratched his head, then suddenly thought of something, and said, ¡°The Snare? When did the Snare also monitor outside the city? The distance from the Flower Sea to the city should be quite far, right?¡± ¡°Cough, cough, cough¡­ Isn¡¯t it because I was worried about you having an accident, so I asked the Snare to keep an eye on you.¡± President Qin coughed awkwardly and swept this topic aside directly. Then he turned serious and said, ¡°Your discovery is very useful. The Beast Soul Warriors have broken their previous limitations with the tribe. In future battles with the tribe, we need to be cautious.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi nodded. Then he took out a vial of elixir from his bosom and handed it to President Qin, saying, ¡°During the battle with the Porcupine-Man, I saw it take this elixir, and its combat power was noticeably improved afterwards. Have you seen this, President?¡± ¡°Elixir?¡± President Qin took the elixir from Bai Qi¡¯s hand in confusion. The elixir was completely black and looked no different from ink, but if one looked at it for a long time, their spirit would be unconsciously drawn in, as if their soul was about to be assimilated by this black elixir. ¡°If I guess correctly, this should be the Original Sin Elixir.¡± President Qin pocketed the Original Sin Elixir, a smile appearing on his face. ¡°Looking like this, this guy must have run into you while spreading the Original Sin Elixir, so he attacked you.¡± ¡°The recent restlessness of the ferocious beasts is because of this elixir. Even though we have confiscated some before, they were obviously dilute and it was difficult to develop an appropriate antidote. The concentration of the one you have is not low, it may help.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, increasingly curious about the Original Sin Elixir. He initially thought that the Original Sin Elixir was something like a frenzy potion, but judging by the state of the Porcupine-Man, it appeared to have other uses. Hmm, he¡¯d have Schuck and the others research it when he got back. There might be some gains. ¡°Leave this Beast Soul Warrior to me, the Federation will be very interested. As for you¡­¡± President Qin looked at Bai Qi, hesitated for a moment, and said, ¡°I¡¯m confident in your current strength, but the wilderness is still different from other places, it¡¯s best for you to go out during the day.¡± ¡°Well, I understand.¡± Bai Qi glanced awkwardly at President Qin¡¯s pajamas. After finding out that the Porcupine-Man had turned into a human, Bai Qi immediately took him to the Beast Master Association to find President Qin. A confused President Qin, worried about Bai Qi¡¯s safety, rushed over without even having time to change out of his pajamas. Looking at it now, it seemed a little inappropriate. But Bai Qi was also surprised¡ªPresident Qin actually liked to wear cute-style pajamas~ Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s gradually weirder gaze, President Qin blushed and kicked Bai Qi out. ¡°You rascal, if you come at this time again, I¡¯ll deduct all your points!¡± ¡°Cough cough ¡­President, it¡¯s not good to take out your personal feelings on me, after all, you wouldn¡¯t want others to know that you like to wear¡­¡± ¡°Get lost now!¡± Bai Qi nimbly dodged the book thrown by President Qin and scrammed out of the Beast Master Association. It was still midnight, and apart from a few patrolling Beast Masters and mechanical creatures, not a soul was in sight. Ferocious beasts were on edge, and even the city wasn¡¯t necessarily safe. So, after ten o¡¯clock, all the facilities in Gusu City would shut down, and citizens were not allowed to linger outside for too long. Bai Qi looked up at the night sky; the starlight was still twinkling, but he knew that some of the light was just a disguise of the Snare. ¡°Being singled out by the Snare, I don¡¯t know whether to be happy or unhappy.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips. Although it was for his safety, the feeling of being watched wasn¡¯t very pleasant. ¡°I wonder if the teacher and the others are being watched like this.¡± ¡­ The next day. Bai Qi rubbed his groggy eyes, not very willingly getting out of bed. By the time he got back home last night, he immediately went to the Secret Realm Base, handed another Original Sin Elixir to Yu for analysis, checked on Schuck¡¯s progress, and didn¡¯t get home until four or five in the morning. But no sooner had he laid down than he was awakened by the urgent ringing of the doorbell. ¡°It¡¯s so early, could it be that President Qin is looking for me again¡­¡± Remembering how he interrupted President Qin¡¯s sleep the night before, Bai Qi seriously suspected that President Qin was coming for his revenge. Thinking about this, Bai Qi reluctantly opened the door, intending to see who President Qin had sent to wake him. But to his surprise, he found someone suddenly rushing towards him. Oh crap, is it a comrade of the Porcupine-Man seeking revenge? Bai Qi was taken aback, but when he saw another familiar figure smiling at the door, he was stunned. ¡°Dad? And, is this mom?¡± Luo Zhu released Bai Qi and pinched his face hard, saying, ¡°How could you have this expression when you see your parents after such a long time? Don¡¯t tell me¡­you¡¯re hiding someone in the house?¡± Seeing Luo Zhu¡¯s gossiping expression, Bai Qi gave a wry smile, saying, ¡°Mom, can¡¯t you think of something else?¡± ¡°By the way, didn¡¯t Jiuli Group just announce the Ancient Species? Don¡¯t mom and dad need to be there to keep an eye on things?¡± Bai Yan shook his head, saying, ¡°The resurrected Ancient Species is very stable and has basically adapted to the current world. The following are some daily data monitoring, others can handle that, we are not needed.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Bai Qi nodded in understanding, saying, ¡°Then how long are you and dad planning to stay at home this time?¡± ¡°This research has taken quite a bit of time, so the top has asked us to rest for a while.¡± Bai Yan patted Bai Qi on the shoulder, saying, ¡°If nothing unexpected happens, we should be able to rest for at least a month.¡± ¡°Uh, dad, why does your opening sound so familiar?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twitched as he thought of Bai Heguang, whose vacation had been interrupted. Should he tell them about the Dragon Cub Beast? And the Original Sin Elixir, it should also be included in the biochemical project, right? He felt like bringing these up would bring an early end to his parents¡¯ vacation¡­ Chapter 358 - Chapter 358: Chapter 354: Digital Fierce Dragon Machine Chapter 358: Chapter 354: Digital Fierce Dragon Machine Elf House. Zhuge Chen curiously looked at the Mecha Dragon Baby Beast before him and asked, ¡°Is this the ancient species revived by the Jiuli Group?¡± ¡°From a certain perspective, it is,¡± was the reply. Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders. The Mecha Dragon Baby Beast was initially a failed experiment raised by his parents, so it indeed belonged to the Jiuli Group. ¡°And what is this?¡± Zhuge Chen took out a white cross-shaped mechanical device and asked, ¡°What did you call it earlier¡­Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine?¡± ¡°Exactly, it¡¯s a Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine.¡± Bai Qi grinned, then tossed a specially made Spirit-Control Orb to Zhuge Chen, ¡°Use this Spirit-Control Orb to form a contract with the Baby Dragon Beast, then infuse it with your spirit power into your Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine.¡± Zhuge Chen was somewhat puzzled, not quite understanding the purpose of Bai Qi¡¯s instructions. However, after seeing the expectant faces of Bai Qi¡¯s parents behind him, he obediently followed Bai Qi¡¯s steps. ¡°Son, are you sure it will work?¡± Luo Zhu asked, uncertain. ¡°I¡¯m not sure, but let¡¯s give it a try.¡± Bai Qi cast a resigned glance at Luo Zhu, ¡°Mom, if you¡¯re so curious, why don¡¯t you form the contract yourself? Since you two are also talentless, becoming a Spirit Controller shouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡± ¡°You say that, but becoming either a Spirit Controller or Beast Master would take up a lot of our time and thoughts, which wouldn¡¯t benefit our research careers,¡± Madam Bai shook her head and added, ¡°Also, if successful, this would be quite helpful to Zhuge Chen.¡± ¡°Well, okay, the situation with the Baby Dragon Beast is indeed hard to replicate.¡± Bai Qi nodded, then he focused his attention on Zhuge Chen. At first, the Baby Dragon Beast was somewhat resistant to the stranger, Zhuge Chen. However, under the relentless onslaught of Zhuge Chen¡¯s many years of experience in the Elf House and his amicable temperament, the Baby Dragon Beast gradually lowered its guard and willingly approached Zhuge Chen. Zhuge Chen understood how to handle this situation; instead of rushing the contract, he took out some food to feed the Baby Dragon Beast, gently patted its head, and once the Baby Dragon Beast stopped resisting, he gently knocked the Spirit-Control Orb on the Baby Dragon Beast¡¯s head. The rune formed instantaneously, showing no delay. A unique bond gradually began to form between Zhuge Chen and the Baby Dragon Beast. The contract was completed. ¡°That¡¯s good, it seems Ancient Species can establish a contract just like the normal beasts.¡± Bai Qi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and awaited Zhuge Chen¡¯s next steps with anticipation. Three days ago, when his parents returned home, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but tell them about the Baby Dragon Beast. At first, they were somewhat surprised that Bai Qi could revive the Fossil Egg, but that was about it since the fossil embryos had been dormant for so many years, and anything could happen. However, upon learning that the Baby Dragon Beast could also temporarily evolve, his parents became interested and spent the next three days and nights researching with Bai Qi. When Bai Qi completed the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine, their research also ended. And now, it was time to test if their first collaborative effort succeeded. After successfully forming a contract with the Baby Dragon Beast, Zhuge Chen then took out the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine and began to infuse his spirit power into it bit by bit. On the screen of the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine, a strange rune slowly lit up. At the same time, similar runes also appeared on the armour of the Baby Dragon Beast, each subtly responding to the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine in Zhuge Chen¡¯s hand. Finally, when Zhuge Chen¡¯s spirit power was nearly exhausted, the rune on the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine activated. A triumphant tune suddenly sounded, and a glow enveloped the mechanical armour on the body of the Baby Dragon Beast. In a flash, the Evolution Light shimmered, and the Baby Dragon Beast¡¯s body significantly enlarged. It had transformed into a mechanical Fierce Dragon more than five meters tall. Its mechanical armour enveloped half of its body, and its metallic claws were sharp and intimidating. It looked like an ancient Fierce Dragon that had undergone an Armament Evolution. ¡°This¡­ seems no different from Armament Evolution?¡± Zhuge Chen had an alternate viewpoint even in his astonishment. Bai Qi smiled in response but offered no explanation. Instead, he turned towards Bai Yan, who promptly stepped forward and explained, ¡°Ancient species generally have higher levels, and even their babies are not so easily contracted by low-level Beast Masters or Spirit Controllers.¡± ¡°Now, despite only being able to evolve for a short time, it allows you to successfully form a contract with an Ancient Species without backlash.¡± ¡°Short-time evolution?¡± Zhuge Chen was stunned, but before he could reason it out, the once awe-inspiring Fierce Dragon Beast had returned to its original Baby Dragon Beast form. ¡°The Baby Dragon Beast was only born a few days ago and can¡¯t maintain such a powerful form for long. However, your spirit power can alleviate some of its pressure and extend its evolution time,¡± Bai Qi patted Zhuge Chen¡¯s shoulder and added, ¡°So, if you want the Baby Dragon Beast to have the same combat power as Garulu, you need to spend more time bonding with it.¡± ¡°I installed a Spirit Power Storage Device in both the Tyrannosaurus Machine and the Baby Dragon Beast¡¯s armour. If you don¡¯t want a lack of spirit power to cause a failed evolution, remember to store it all the time.¡± Zhuge Chen nodded, gripping the Tyrannosaurus Machine tightly in his hand. He patted the Baby Dragon Beast, which was somewhat weak from successive evolutions and regresses, and said, ¡°Then, please guide me from now on.¡± Roar~ The Dragon Cub Beast nodded and affectionately nuzzled against Zhuge Chen¡¯s palm. ¡°If you could awaken, you would possess formidable mind communication talents.¡± Observing how quickly Zhuge Chen earned the favor of the Dragon Cub Beast, Bai Qi gave him an approving thumbs up. ¡°Don¡¯t tease me. If it weren¡¯t for you, I might never have had the chance to experience controlling beasts.¡± Zhuge Chen returned Bai Qi an appreciative gaze. Avoiding the look, Bai Qi said, ¡°Don¡¯t look at me like that; I have regular preferences.¡± Saying so, Bai Qi lightly tapped a spot on the back of the Dragon Cub Beast¡¯s neck, revealing a cross-shaped crevice in front of them. ¡°After filling the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine with spirit power, put the Fierce Dragon Machine here to maintain a connection with this array. If the link is severed for too long, there might be a chance of disconnection.¡± ¡°Disconnection?¡± Zhuge Chen was taken aback, looking at the Fierce Dragon Machine in his hand, he said, ¡°In that case, why not infuse the spirit power beforehand, like we do with the Spirit-Control Orb?¡± ¡°Tsk, tsk¡­ It¡¯s called sentimentality; you wouldn¡¯t understand.¡± Bai Qi wagged a finger, ¡°Don¡¯t you think it would be exhilarating to hear the music play when you infuse spirit power into the Fierce Dragon Machine?¡± Zhuge Chen: ¡°¡­When did you start being so eccentric, Bai Qi?¡± ¡°Tch, that¡¯s boring.¡± Hearing Zhuge Chen¡¯s response, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but spit dismissively before explaining, ¡°Infusing spirit power in advance would work, but if you run out of spirit power in the middle of a fight, you can temporarily supply spirit power through the Armed Tyrannosaurus Machine. It may not last long, but it¡¯s better than none.¡± After hearing that, Zhuge Chen finally understood. ¡°I get it now, thank you for your gift.¡± Zhuge Chen pocketed the Fierce Dragon Machine, looking at the adorable Dragon Cub Beast at his feet, he suddenly asked, ¡°Bai Qi, can this Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine be widely used?¡± The Rune Evolution and Armament Evolution provided by Bai Qi indeed provided another path of strengthening for Spirit Controllers, but controlling a pet beast after evolution had also significantly increased. So far, there have been instances where pet beasts broke the Spirit Master Contract after evolution. But this was different. Without the spirit of the Spirit Controller, the pet beast would still be the same cute, low-level pet beast. When needed, it could exert formidable combat power. This formula was tailor-made for Spirit Controllers. ¡°Erm, it might not work for now because the Dragon Cub Beast is a bit special.¡± Bai Qi shook his head. The changes in the Dragon Cub Beast were inseparable from Delta, and Bai Qi didn¡¯t want his pet beast to become a test subject because of this. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Zhuge Chen felt some regrets upon hearing this, but quickly recovered, saying, ¡°My Aunt Bai and Uncle Bai are here together, why don¡¯t we have a casual meal at my place? My dad should be home soon.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need for that. We still have some research to finish.¡± Hearing this, Bai Yan declined immediately. These days of research gave them new inspiration, and inspiration needed to be seized immediately. ¡°Uncle Bai, aren¡¯t you pushing a bit too hard?¡± Zhuge Chen gave a helpless smile, ¡°Didn¡¯t Bai Qi say that you and Auntie were going to rest at home for a month?¡± ¡°That was just a passing thought. Still, we are staying here for now. After all, Bai Qi has a complete set of equipment here. There¡¯s no difference.¡± Saying this, Bai Yan turned to Bai Qi, ¡± I¡¯ll head back first to receive some materials. You come back as soon as possible to help us deliver them to the Secret Realm Base.¡± ¡°Erm, okay.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, agreeing. Bai Yan and Luo Zhu bid farewell to Zhuge Chen and left immediately. ¡°With such industrious parents, it¡¯s no wonder you¡¯re so hardworking, Bai Qi.¡± Zhuge Chen looked at Bai Qi sympathetically, but Bai Qi just rolled his eyes and replied, ¡°Look who¡¯s talking. Someone gets quite fired up when it comes to business discussions.¡± The two exchanged smiles and after some casual conversation, Bai Qi looked at the time, saying, ¡°I¡¯ll leave the Dragon Cub Beast to you. Come to my house every three days for a check-up. If anything goes wrong, come and find me as soon as possible. If I¡¯m not there, you can find my parents.¡± ¡°Where are you off to this time?¡± Zhuge Chen asked, confused. ¡°Nowhere, just going to clear some Ferocious Beasts in the vicinity.¡± Bai Qi waved goodbye to Zhuge Chen, ¡°I¡¯ll leave now, come find me in three days.¡± With that, Bai Qi summoned Delta and disappeared into the sky. ¡°This family, they always seem to be rushing around¡­¡± Chapter 359 - Chapter 359: Chapter 355: Too Cruel! Chapter 359: Chapter 355: Too Cruel! On the outskirts of Gusu City. A huge bear collapsed weakly to the ground, and standing before it, was Jerry in his Guardian of the Underworld form. ¡°Epsilon, rush in for parasitism.¡± Bai Qi tossed over the parasitic grass upon observing the situation. The parasitic grass didn¡¯t hesitate, landing precisely at the rear of the bear¡¯s head, easily biting through the tough hide of the Cleaving Sky War Bear. Its colorful tendrils quickly extended, delivering a seed, shimmering with a strange glow, into the wound. Sunlight flooded down, the seed took root and germinated quickly after entering the body of the Cleaving Sky War Bear. In an instant, it seized control of the bear¡¯s control center. The bear instinctively tried to resist due to the pain but was knocked back by a punch from Jerry. [Name]: Cleaving Sky War Bear [Nature]: Combat System [Bloodline Level]: Lower-tier King [Introduction]: Possessing an explosive temperament and a love for battle, the Cleaving Sky War Bear¡¯s powerful body provides not only robust defense but also an attack power that terrifies enemies. ¡­ The Cleaving Sky War Bear was a king-tiered Fierce Beast. The parasitic grass wouldn¡¯t have easily planted the seed in its body if not for Jerry¡¯s help in damaging the bear¡¯s spirit. With Jerry¡¯s help, the parasitic grass managed to plant its seed into the Cleaving Sky War Bear¡¯s body smoothly. The colorful vines spread throughout the Cleaving Sky War Bear¡¯s body like blood vessels, seizing complete control of it. ¡°Epsilon, how does it feel?¡± Bai Qi looked at the now immobile Cleaving Sky War Bear, asking somewhat anxiously. ¡°Chief, I have now taken control of the Cleaving Sky War Bear, and it feels pretty good at the moment.¡± The grass beetle wings fluttered and landed on the crown of the Cleaving Sky War Bear, which slowly rose to its feet. It gently swung its arm, the sound of breaking the void echoed through the sky. ¡°Not bad. Even if it can¡¯t use its abilities, the body alone can provide considerable combat power.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. This Cleaving Sky War Bear was the result of him and the five pets making a selection after a long time. A king-tier creature, of Combat System, with a thick skin and startling strength. It can attack and defend and perfectly satisfies his requirements for Epsilon¡¯s parasitic target. Parasitic grass nodded repeatedly. Having such a powerful beast, it finally possessed the ability for a positive frontal attack. As long as it put the Cleaving Sky War Bear at the front, it could peacefully create its dreamland without any worries. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s continue to search for the next target.¡± Bai Qi opened the task panel. Schuck had already marked six lord-leveled ferocious beasts, all of which were fierce and physical creatures. Although Bai Qi wanted seven king-tier creatures, Epsilon was merely a lord-level creature. Even though it possessed immense spirit power due to being a symbiote with a mythical bloodline, Bai Qi didn¡¯t get too greedy, considering the control effects. Anyway, creatures under absolute control would vacate their places after death. Once Epsilon¡¯s power increased, he could replace them gradually. Bai Qi climbed onto the palm of the Cleaving Sky War Bear, was lifted to the bear¡¯s shoulders by Epsilon¡¯s control, and then started marching toward the mountain. This region was originally the territory of the Cleaving Sky War Bear. Lord-level creatures wouldn¡¯t dare to roam nearby, so hunting could only be done deep in the mountains. The Cleaving Sky War Bear might seem clumsy, but it was pretty fast when it comes to traveling. They soon arrived at their first target, the Dustbreaker Rhino. [Name]: Dustbreaker Rhino [Nature]: Combat System [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord [Introduction]: The Dustbreaker Rhino possesses the confidence to charge relentlessly with its skin as hard as fine gold and a horn that naturally has armor-breaking effects. ¡­ ¡°Epsilon, let¡¯s see how well your first parasitic body functions.¡± Bai Qi jumped off from the Cleaving Sky War Bear. He stood far away with his pets, Alpha, while Epsilon nodded and flew up from the Cleaving Sky War Bear¡¯s head, controlling Cleaving Sky War Bear to walk towards the Dustbreaker Rhino. Roar! The appearance of the Cleaving Sky War Bear had long attracted the attention of the Dustbreaker Rhino. Being the bear¡¯s neighbor, it was naturally aware of the bear¡¯s terrifying combat power, so instinctively wanted to retreat. But the Cleaving Sky War Bear seemed to be relentless and even quickened its pace. Its originally somewhat awkward movements gradually became smooth. Returning to its instincts, it went on all fours and began to run quickly. Then, it collided full-on with a big tree as thick as three people¡¯s combined hug. The tree broke apart with a bang, and the Cleaving Sky War Bear was dazedly knocked to the ground. ¡°I mean, it has been parasitic for such a long time, can it be less useless?¡± Bai Qi looked at Epsilon speechlessly while Epsilon was somewhat embarrassed. ¡°Sorry, chief. The body of a King-tier creature is somewhat complex. If it moves faster, the coordination would be worse. I am adjusting it.¡± Epsilon quickly controlled the parasitic seed to adjust the control structure, and the Cleaving Sky War Bear stood up again. But perhaps because of this, the Dustbreaker Rhino sensed something unusual. Did the Cleaving Sky War Bear become weaker? The Dustbreaker Rhino stamped the ground, and its hefty body abruptly accelerated, charging towards the Cleaving Sky War Bear. Trees and rocks were smashed wherever it went. The Cleaving Sky War Bear seemed to be unprepared. By the time it wanted to defend, the Dustbreaker Rhino had already reached in front of it, and it could only grudgingly extend its arms to hold the rhino¡¯s body. Bang! The Dustbreaker Rhino collided squarely with the Cleaving Sky War Bear, and the immense force sent the Cleaving Sky War Bear uncontrollably retreating. The success of its first attack invigorated the Dustbreaker Rhino, and it further increased its force. However, after retreating a distance, the Cleaving Sky War Bear stopped. Its wide palm held the Dustbreaker Rhino¡¯s body, and with a powerful pull and throw, the Dustbreaker Rhino was flung away. Even without the use of skills, the terrifying power of combat system creatures remained. The Dustbreaker Rhino stood absolutely no chance in that regard. ¡°Epsilon, be gentle. This is your next parasitic target. If you damage it too much, it will be difficult to repair.¡± ¡°Alright, boss.¡± Cordyceps nodded, blocking the Dustbreaker Rhino¡¯s attack once again. But this time, it didn¡¯t retreat¡ªit firmly stopped the attack. Roar! Feeling the giant strength from the Cleaving Sky War Bear¡¯s arms, the Dustbreaker Rhino roared in rage. The ground beneath its feet instantly turned to sand, and the Cleaving Sky War Bear stumbled, nearly falling. Luckily, Cordyceps was very proficient in absolute control; it quickly steadied itself and then heavily slapped the Dustbreaker Rhino¡¯s head. Crack. A clear shattering sound was heard as the Dustbreaker Rhino¡¯s half-prepared skill was forcibly shattered. The robust body fell to the ground, lifeless. ¡°Damn, was that really necessary?¡± Bai Qi watched the Dustbreaker Rhino¡¯s death in astonishment, surprised at the Cleaving Sky War Bear¡¯s strength. He¡¯d initially thought the big dumb bear to be of mere average power, but now it seemed considerably proficient. He just wasn¡¯t sure if the Dustbreaker Rhino could still be used. Plus, being killed by a single slap, he started to have reservations. Blub-blub-blub. (Master, rest assured. It¡¯s just a brain injury, it¡¯s a temporary shock.) Delta moved forward and did a quick check, soon offering an evaluation. After hearing the verdict from Delta, Cordyceps couldn¡¯t wait to launch a parasitic attack on the Dustbreaker Rhino. Soon, the second parasite obediently stood in front of Bai Qi under the control of Cordyceps. ¡°Not bad, let¡¯s keep up this pace.¡± Bai Qi nodded, moving forward with his newly acquired parasitic beasts. ¡­ On the bank of Taize Lake. A large Crystal Giant Crocodile was ruthlessly pressed to the ground by six monsters. It could only watch in horror as a golden beetle bit through its shell, planting a seed radiating a dangerous aura inside its body. ¡°My goodness, this is absolutely ruthless.¡± Looking at the Crystal Giant Crocodile that was covered in beast marks, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but sigh. He could already imagine the confused faces of those who would have to fight against Cordyceps in the future, pinned to the ground by seven beasts and being beaten up. The thought of that scene was simply delightful. ¡°Boss, the parasitic process has been completed.¡± Soon, Cordyceps flew back from the Crystal Giant Crocodile and landed gently on Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder. The six large monsters then obediently lined up before him. One king, six lords. Though they could only display the power of their flesh and at most only ten percent of their actual strength compared to their normal state, the intimidation from the massive size of the combat system ferocious beasts was enough to scare off anyone. Bai Qi put the seven parasitic beasts into the Secret Realm Base, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s bring them back to the secret realm for further improvement in control and coordination. They can be quite a force.¡± To ensure that these beasts wouldn¡¯t starve to death or become Gamma¡¯s food, Bai Qi specifically instructed Yu to establish a breeding area in the base for the beasts. Consequently, Cordyceps gained a territory of its own within the Secret Realm Base. ¡°But this secret realm is becoming increasingly insufficient¡­¡± Bai Qi looked over the remaining space in the secret base, scratching his head. Just five contracts and the base was already feeling cramped. If he were to enter contracts with two more, wouldn¡¯t it become even more crowded? ¡°It seems I¡¯ll have to ask the president if I can get a bigger secret realm.¡± Making up his mind, Bai Qi looked at the time and immediately intended to return to Gusu City with Delta. Aooo! (Human, I seem to smell something familiar. It¡¯s a familiar scent.) At that moment, Beta abruptly roared towards the distance. ¡°Is there an enemy?¡± On hearing those words, Bai Qi immediately became alert. He¡¯d been operating around the area recently, almost wiping out all the lord-level and king-level fierce beasts. The only beings that would appear here and make Beta alert would be the Beast Soul Warriors. ¡°Detected abnormal energy fluctuations, judged to have an 88% probability of being a secret realm appearing.¡± Schuck took a glance in the direction of Beta¡¯s roar, quickly giving his own judgment. ¡°A secret realm appearing?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened. Sleeping and having someone give a pillow¡ªit was a protagonist¡¯s treatment he was receiving. ¡°It¡¯s so smooth, thank God I¡¯m not writing a novel, or I¡¯d definitely be harshly criticized.¡± Bai Qi grinned, saying, ¡°Change direction, let¡¯s go explore the secret realm! Whether or not the base can be expanded may depend on this!¡± Chapter 360 - Chapter 360: Chapter 356: Underground Dungeon and Fierce Beasts Chapter 360: Chapter 356: Underground Dungeon and Fierce Beasts Undead Hill. With the relocation of the Gemini Tower, the Undead Hill returned to its usual gloomy and desolate state, once again inhabited by pale skeletal soldiers marching through its desolate terrain. ¡°I wonder what was buried here in the past to give rise to so many skeleton soldiers.¡± From above, Bai Qi looked down at the slow-moving bones and asked Beta, ¡°Are you sure this is Undead Hill and not residual energy from the Gemini Tower?¡± Woof? (Human, are you questioning me?) Beta cast a serious look at Bai Qi. (You can question the intelligence of the filthy bones and detestable snake, but you absolutely cannot doubt my expertise. In front of my gaze, there are no secrets.) ¡°I see.¡± Bai Qi nodded, and without hesitation, he kicked Beta off Delta. Woof woof! (Human, how could you treat your dog like this!) Beta was shocked, as if feeling abandoned, while Jerry took over body control, morphing into the Guardians form and stabilizing his descent. ¡°There seems to be a force slowly growing underneath this land, possibly of the Shadow Department Power.¡± After taking a look around, Jerry sensed something and turned to Alpha, who was placing his hand on the ground of Undead Hill, quietly sensing the surroundings. rattle rattle¡­ The appearance of Alpha immediately stirred up the skeleton soldiers. The intimidation of a King-level undead creature was far greater than other races, especially after Alpha released his Spirit Power. They naturally prostrated and worshipped their king. Woof woof! (That smelly bone actually looks so majestic! No, I cannot bear it anymore!) Seeing this, Beta perked up and, for the first time, proactively wrestled control from Jerry. Golden vertical pupils on his forehead shone brightly as he meticulously traced this mysterious force. rattle rattle. (Boss, I found it.) Woof Woof! (Human, I have found something!) Almost simultaneously, Alpha and Beta both made discoveries. After a brief glance at each other, they charged deeper into the Undead Hill at the same time. ¡°Those two guys are actually competing over this.¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help laughing as he followed closely behind with his pets. As Bai Qi and his team ventured further, the variety and levels of the surrounding undead increased, but every single one bowed under the King¡¯s domination projected by Alpha. Among the undead, the hierarchy was well-established and obvious to all. Finally, Alpha and Beta stopped in front of a small mound. Almost simultaneously, they charged and attacked the mound. Boom! The mound exploded. The vast energy shattered the lingering undead nearby, revealing a decayed city wall before Bai Qi. ¡°Well done, but don¡¯t do it next time.¡± Looking at the unscathed city wall after the pets¡¯ attack, Bai Qi breathed a sigh of relief. Although the materials used in the construction of the Secret Realm Tower were extraordinary, ordinary attacks couldn¡¯t cause any damage. But that was only under normal circumstances. After so many years, most of the structure of the Secret Realm Tower had become fragile. If these two King-level creatures were not careful, the structure could have been damaged by their attack. Woof woof. (I was gentle. If I broke it, it¡¯s on you, human. Go and complain to that filthy bone.) rattle rattle. (Boss, I¡¯ll be careful next time.) The two pets explained while Bai Qi stopped talking, and instead, started to examine the city wall in front of him. The city wall was decaying but still maintained its basic structure; traces of runes could be faintly seen. Bai Qi followed along the wall but didn¡¯t glean much from it. Obviously, this wall was only the tip of the iceberg of the Secret Realm Tower. ¡°Schuck, bring out the entire Secret Realm Tower, but be careful not to damage its structure.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Schuck nodded, directly released a set of archaeological machinery, and methodically began digging along the city wall. Before long, a gigantic underground structure was unveiled before Bai Qi. ¡°Who would have thought that there is such a big palace hidden under Undead Hill?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback; this was the first time he¡¯d encountered a Secret Realm Tower the size of a football field, even though the size of the Secret Realm Tower was not directly proportional to the actual size of the Secret Realm. ¡°Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb? I never thought I would see one in this world again.¡± The Cowskin Snake emerged from somewhere and said, looking at the giant palace in front of it, ¡°When the Emperor built his own tomb like this, I told him it was a bad omen, and it eventually sent him to his end.¡± ¡°Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb? Cowskin Snake, you know about it?¡± Bai Qi was surprised to look at the Cowskin Snake, becoming even more curious about its background. ¡°Of course, I¡¯ve witnessed everything. How could there be anything I do not know?¡± The Cowskin Snake raised its head, looking at Bai Qi out of the corner of its eye, saying: ¡°If you entertain me, I might be willing to tell you.¡± ¡°Gamma, prepare the pot.¡± ¡°Cough, I was just kidding.¡± At the word, the Cowskin Snake sprung up instinctively into Bai Qi¡¯s arms, alertly glanced at Gamma behind him to confirm it had no intention to act, then it began to talk: ¡°The Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb can be described in your language as the Secret Realm Tower. It was constructed by the Emperor-level undead creatures, the Witch Ghouls.¡± ¡°The attributes of the Witch Ghouls are rather unique. They can separate their life cores for independent storage, and in order to protect the life core, they all build these great tombs for protection.¡± ¡°According to records, inside these tombs¡­¡± The Cowskin Snake went on and on. Bai Qi, the more he listened, the stranger he found everything, particularly when looking at the data projected on Shuck¡¯s screen ¨C a vein on his forehead throbbed. ¡°Myths of Mountains and Seas, Legends of the Undead, The Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb.¡± ¡°You just can¡¯t trust this guy.¡± Bai Qi picked up the Cowskin Snake, tossed it behind him, then followed Alpha to the entrance of the under-earth palace. Just as recorded, the entrance to the under-earth palace evidently led underground, but no matter how Alpha and Beta ransacked the place, the palace remained still. Gagala Gagala. (Boss, it seems like this under-earth palace isn¡¯t ready to emerge yet.) Alpha struck his sword at the entrance gate but there wasn¡¯t the slightest movement. If it weren¡¯t for the powerful Shadow Department power concealed inside, it wouldn¡¯t be any different from a regular rock. ¡°Not time yet, huh.¡± Bai Qi frowned. Indeed, the emergence of any Secret Realm Tower would cause a considerable commotion. They might not have even discovered this place, if it weren¡¯t for Beta guiding them here. But, just because they couldn¡¯t enter through the main door, it didn¡¯t mean they couldn¡¯t find a back door. ¡°Beta, see if you can find a back door.¡± Bai Qi patted Beta¡¯s head. Beta immediately understood, lit up with Insight into Everything, projecting a golden glow onto the black earth of Undead Hill, revealing clearly what was hidden beneath to Bai Qi. ¡°You could give everyone a run for their money at a checkup.¡± Bai Qi smiled satisfyingly, then started to study the rune on the main door. If it was indeed the Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb, then the runes might just help Alpha. However, just as Bai Qi¡¯s hand touched the main door, it suddenly illuminated. Immediately, rich Shadow Department Power emerged from the decayed door, tugging Bai Qi in before he could react. ¡°Bloody hell, why does it suddenly open now!¡± Caught by surprise, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but curse. He quickly absorbed all his pets into his possession before he was completely pulled into the door. ¡­ At the Beast Master Association. President Qin, who was in the middle of approving a new batch of missions, lifted his head as if sensing something, looking towards the direction of Undead Hill. ¡°Is it Undead Hill? The Gemini Tower was moved away, there shouldn¡¯t be anything there.¡± President Qin frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and dialed Bai Qi¡¯s number. ¡°The number you dialed is out of service area, please redial later¡­¡± ¡°Can¡¯t get through? Where has that kid run off to now.¡± President Qin hung up the phone, opened the exclusive high-tech device only the president had access to, which was directly connected to the surveillance web above Gusu City. ¡°Snare, find Bai Qi¡¯s location.¡± ¡°Checking authorization¡­ four Level authorization, permission granted, locating target in process¡­¡± After a series of electronic sounds, an image was projected before President Qin. It was the scene just before Bai Qi disappeared into the under-earth palace. ¡°This is, Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb!¡± Having rich experiences, President Qin immediately recognized the origin of the Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb. Seeing Bai Qi enter the tomb, he instantly became restless. ¡°I knew it. That little rascal can¡¯t sit still for a second and always has to stir up some trouble.¡± President Qin cursed and rushed out of his office. After instructing his secretary with a few words, he disappeared from the spot by activating the teleportation circle, and the secretary started to busily make arrangements after knowing the details. A large scale Undead Secret Realm appearing needed immediate deployment to gain control of it. ¡­ At the Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb. Bai Qi observed the gloomy and endless tunnel before him, and instinctively retracted his neck. The fear of Undead Creatures was one thing, but he was uneasy at the thought of being in a Witch Ghoul¡¯s Tomb. ¡°Alpha, Jerry, remember to protect me.¡± Bai Qi leaned close to Alpha and Jerry and asked: ¡°Shuck, did the results from the Reconnaissance Bee come back?¡± Shuck shook his head, saying: ¡°The Shadow Department Power here is too strong, we lost connection with the Reconnaissance Bee. We can¡¯t access the map to this place.¡± Bai Qi nodded in understanding. Before they could start moving forward, they heard the crackling sound coming from deep within the corridor. The Great Tomb had been sealed for so long, Bai Qi, a living human, stood out especially in this place. He was like a candle flame in the dark, attracting these undeads to come forth. ¡°Looks like we¡¯ll just have to break through.¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue, and without hesitation let out the seven ferocious beasts that Parasitism had just climbed onto. He then gave a pat on Parasitism, and said, ¡°It¡¯ll be your performance now, Epsilon.¡± ¡°The first season of Dungeon & Beasts begins now!¡± Chapter 361 - Chapter 361: Chapter 357: Twilight Tomb Chapter 361: Chapter 357: Twilight Tomb Boom! The Cleaving Sky War Bear slapped a squad of skeleton soldiers into dust with one paw. After lightly dusting off the bone fragments from its fur, it continued to move forward. ¡°Not bad, it¡¯s significantly more agile now. It should have no problems with normal combat.¡± Bai Qi was comfortably seated on a vehicle evolved by Schuck, surrounded by the seven ferocious beasts, and he gave a thumbs-up to Schuck. ¡°Thank you for your praise, Boss. I¡¯ll continue to work hard.¡± Schuck, feeling affirmed by Bai Qi, became more excited. The sunshine disc on its back continuously radiated dazzling sunlight, eliminating the gloom in the massive tomb. The tomb was intricate and complex, with many branch paths appearing every few steps. However, Bai Qi had no intent to wander aimlessly. Instead, he followed one path into the darkness. Thus far, the only undead creatures they met were the lowest level skeleton soldiers and resentful souls. Bai Qi simply treated this as a training ground for Schuck. Although it was a bit boring, it wasn¡¯t a waste of time. ¡°However, when will this path end?¡± Bai Qi looked at the still seemingly endless path and couldn¡¯t help but complain. Awooo, awooo¡­ (I think, we should find an exit. I¡¯m starting to get bored¡­) Ka-burp, ka-burp. (Gamma thinks so too. I haven¡¯t eaten anything in two hours. My stomach is a bit hungry.) Bai Qi nodded at their words, turning his gaze to Alpha and the husky, and said, ¡°Let¡¯s speed up the exploration.¡± Clatter, clatter. (Understood.) Awooo, awooo! (It¡¯s time for me to show my formidable power!) The twin pets simultaneously took the order, with Beta being the first to dash out. With a roar, the beasts dove into the seemingly never-ending array of skeleton soldiers. Wherever Beta¡¯s paws struck, Thunder Flame Power spread out unrestrainedly. Wherever it went, there was almost no skeleton soldier that survived. If a fortunate bony head wasn¡¯t struck, Beta wasn¡¯t forgetting to put on an additional claw swipe. This efficiency far exceeded the combined effort of the previous seven ferocious beasts. ¡°There seems to be a bit of a personal grudge in there.¡± Watching Beta having fun in the skeleton army, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but smile helplessly. He looked over at Alpha, but it displayed no signs of haste and summoned the Six Sword Servants to explore other areas instead. The Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb was filled with Shadow Department Power, which could easily affect the communication of machines. However, for the Six Sword Servants, which were undead creatures themselves, it was like a fish in water ¨C the exploration range expanded rapidly. As for Alpha, it remained stationary, passing the information received from the Six Sword Servants. Clatter, clatter. (Boss, I found the exit.) ¡°That quickly?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyebrows raised as he saw all of Alpha¡¯s five Sword Servants ¨C Wood, Gold, Water, Earth, and Shadow ¨C return, but the Fire Swordsman was missing. ¡°Was the Fire Swordsman damaged?¡± Bai Qi frowned slightly. Although he was uncertain if damage to the Six Sword Servants would harm Alpha, referring to the situation where a Beast Master lost a contract position, it might have some effect. Ka-lah, ka-lah. (The Fire Swordsman has drawn my energy momentarily, I¡¯ll be fine.) ¡°That¡¯s good, let¡¯s hurry over.¡± Bai Qi nodded, and waved at Beta who was still playing on the side. Keeper then quickly led the other pets towards the location of the Fire Swordsman. Awooo? (Was I overtaken by that stinky bone?) Beta, who had already been playing frantically, just then realized. It wanted to catch up with the others, but Jerry held it back. ¡°Keep going ahead and take a look. It seems there¡¯s something else there.¡± A peculiar gleam flashed across Jerry¡¯s dark golden pupils as he took control of his body and walked deeper into the corridor. ¡­ Under Alpha¡¯s guidance, Bai Qi finally left the seemingly endless corridor and arrived in front of a spacious hall. Describing it as a hall, it was more like an abandoned warehouse with decrepit furniture strewn everywhere. It was clear that humanoid beings had once lived here. In the middle of the hall, the Fire Swordsman, engulfed in flames, was battling a sword-wielding skeleton with an ice sword. ¡°An Ice Swords Guard? No, wait, this one seems stronger.¡± Bai Qi took a distant look but couldn¡¯t identify the origin of this ice skeleton. Clatter, clatter. (Boss, this is a Lord-level Extreme Frost Warrior.) [Name]: Extreme Frost Warrior. [Nature]: Ice, Undead [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Introduction]: An undead creature nurtured from the cold extremities, their cold surroundings have not stripped them of their ability to move, but rather augmented their combat strength. ¡­ ¡°A Lord-level, no wonder the Fire Armor Swordsman had to draw on your abilities.¡± Bai Qi nodded. All of the Six Sword Servants remained at the elite level, dealing with a Lord-level creature alone was proving to be somewhat challenging. After all, the Six Sword Servants didn¡¯t have the Evolution Egg like Alpha to help increase their racial values. ¡°However, I might consider enhancing the racial values of the Six Sword Servants in the future. After all, they are bound by Alpha¡¯s contract, which could potentially be helpful.¡± Watching the Fire Armor Swordsman, who barely held his own against the Extreme Frost Warrior with Alpha¡¯s power, Bai Qi felt motivated to improve the Six Sword Servants. Originally, Bai Qi figured the Six Sword Servants would improve alongside Alpha, so he didn¡¯t bother to invest resources. But now it seemed that other than the time when Alpha evolved and elevated the Six Sword Servants, their normal state didn¡¯t appear to have much impact. Even though they were just accessories, improved accessories could only be a plus. ¡°Alpha, let the Six Sword Servants help. We need to finish this quickly.¡± Creak, creak. (Alright.) A flash of fire appeared in Alpha¡¯s eyes, and the rest of the Sword Servants rushed forward to attack the Extreme Frost Warrior. With the Six Sword Servants working together, the pressure on the Extreme Frost Warrior suddenly increased. The Lord-level Intimidation skill had no effect on the Six Sword Servants, who were followers of Alpha. Instead, they were making the Extreme Frost Warrior scramble under the coordinated attacks of the Six Sword Servants. By using the six attributes and Rune, the Six Sword Servants were able to exhibit far more power than their peers; together with an unimpeded cooperation, the Extreme Frost Warrior was soon completely on the back foot after one defensive mistake. Crack! Finally, the Extreme Frost Warrior was encased on the spot by the Earth Armor Swordsman, and the Fire Armor Swordsman took the opportunity to transform into a flaming giant sword and shattered the Frost Warrior¡¯s head directly. Without the protection of a skull, the soul flame of the Extreme Frost Warrior was completely exposed to the air, flickering in the air. Then, as if it had received some sort of summons, it moved toward Alpha. But Alpha clearly did not intend to let the flame near him. With a gentle wave of his hand, the Shadow Department Power scattered the soul flame. It split into six parts and landed in front of each of the Six Sword Servants. The Six Sword Servants did not resist like Alpha, but rather let the soul flame melt into their bodies, their soul fires in their heads noticeably increased. ¡°Tsk tsk, the souls of the defeated are only fit to be devoured by the victors, as expected of the Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb.¡± Seeing the fate of the Extreme Frost Warrior ending up as a meal for the victors, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit impressed. The difference between this secret realm created by legendary creatures and the realms created by humans was evident. Regardless of the type, human realms tend to be built around heritage, while these creature-built realms are essentially private territories. Looking at the runes slowly unfolding in front of him, Bai Qi planned to move to the next level but suddenly noticed that Husky didn¡¯t follow. Howl, howl! (I¡¯ve found something!) At that moment, Beta¡¯s voice suddenly rang in Bai Qi¡¯s mind, who was taken aback as he realized that Husky had disappeared. ¡°What has that guy found now?¡± Following the information provided by Beta, Bai Qi followed the original path and saw another huge Array. At the center of the Array, a resentful soul emanating cold air was slowly fading away. Upon seeing Bai Qi and others¡¯ arrival, Jerry¡¯s eyes flashed, and a series of information flowed into Bai Qi¡¯s mind. ¡°Legendary Witch Ghoul Twilight¡­ Underground Tomb¡­ Guardian¡­ Control¡­¡± Bai Qi slowly digested the data given by Jerry, thereby gaining a preliminary understanding of the large tomb they were in. Simply put, this underground tomb was built by the legendary Witch Ghoul Twilight thousands of years ago. It was divided into nineteen levels. Conquering the guardian of each level granted control over that level. However, there was a prerequisite: the control could only be taken over by undead creatures. The Extreme Frost Warrior that was defeated with the Six Sword Servants and the Frozen Soul that Jerry had dealt with were both guardians of this level. Only by eliminating both guardians could you gain control of this level and open the path to the next level. Otherwise, you would only gain the permission to enter the next level. ¡°Control over a secret layer was acquired just like that?¡± Bai Qi looked dismissively at the surrounding dim environment. Although it was nice to have acquired control over a layer of the secret realm so effortlessly, Bai Qi had little interest in this environment. However, it would be great for training the Six Sword Servants. ¡°It seems that this layer is only used for nurturing the lowest level undead creatures, so its defense power is quite low.¡± Jerry nodded and then took out a triangular stone inscribed with strange runes and gave it to Bai Qi, ¡°This is the control core of this layer. Beast Master, you take care of it.¡± Upon receiving the triangular stone, Bai Qi felt a sharp chill creeping up his palm. Hastily, he passed it to Alpha nearby, ¡°Alpha, keep it safe. We¡¯ll talk about it later.¡± This underground tomb had a total of nineteen levels, equating to nineteen secret realms to control according to the information they currently had. It might be possible to exchange a couple of them later with the Association for secret realms that meet his requirements. ¡°Suddenly feeling motivated, huh.¡± Bai Qi stretched lazily, looking at the slowly spinning teleportation array in front of him, ¡°Just as well, let¡¯s have a long-overdue team battle.¡± ¡°A team battle?¡± The pets exchanged glances, clearly not understanding why their master suddenly felt so energized. ¡°How about ranking in order of the number of control cores obtained, and then determining the order of usage for the Mythical Level resources based on these rankings?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s call it¡­ The Twilight Tomb Scramble!¡± Chapter 362 - Chapter 362: Chapter 358: Want to be Buddhist? Impossible. Chapter 362: Chapter 358: Want to be Buddhist? Impossible. Whoosh~ A gust of cold wind brushed across Bai Qi¡¯s face, draining his enthusiasm as he looked at his five pets¡¯ indifferent expressions, which made him lose interest. ¡°Couldn¡¯t you guys be a little more enthusiastic, show some competitive spirit?¡± Bai Qi looked as if his heart was in pain, wishing there was a way he could give his five pets a motivational speech. Howl~ (Human, you can already identify what materials are best for us, just make the decisions for us.) Chomp, Waddle. (Gamma has already devoured a mythical source last time, no need now.) Bubble, Bubble. (Delta has consumed the most resources, no need now.) ¡°Um, if all the seniors are not going, I would rather not either.¡± Seeing the pets¡¯ lack of interest, Bai Qi felt a twitch at the corner of his eyes. These guys, they really didn¡¯t understand the value of resources. Now that conditions are good, they even look down on mythical resources. ¡°Alpha, what do you think?¡± Crunch, Crunch. (Boss, I listen to you.) Upon hearing Alpha¡¯s reply, Bai Qi finally showed a relieved smile. Alpha is always the prudent one, having endured hardships alongside him, he sure knows how to read the room. Crunch, Crunch. (However, I don¡¯t see any need for this resource competition either, as they won¡¯t beat me.) Bai Qi: ¡°!!!¡± Bai Qi looked at Alpha, surprised, startled, and desolate¡­ His emotions were changing so fast, probably more than a master of disguise. When did Alpha become so tactless! ¡°Forget it, just do whatever you want. I want to be alone.¡± Howl¡­ (Alone is¡­) Schuck stopped Beta from making any more jokes and consoled Bai Qi. ¡°Beast Master, you don¡¯t need to be so depressed, stop the rat race, it starts with us, this might also help ease your stress, right?¡± Hearing Schuck¡¯s words, Bai Qi forced a smile, looking at his five pets who seemed to have adopted a Zen-like attitude, he suddenly had an idea, and a sly grin crossed his face. ¡°So be it then, from now on food, research materials, parasites, and all such things will be random. Even battles will be as few as possible, let¡¯s all relax a bit.¡± !!! The five pets immediately perked up, Howl! (Human, you dare use such a thing to threaten your own pets, where¡¯s your humanity! Where¡¯s your conscience!) ¡°Humanity? Conscience?¡± The grin on Bai Qi¡¯s face even more devious, ¡°How much is that worth?¡± ¡°I suddenly think your idea is quite good, Beast Master. Competition is a critical drive for evolution, let¡¯s get started,¡± Schuck straightened his face and stepped into the teleportation circle without looking back. The rest of the pets followed suit. For a moment, Bai Qi was left alone in the vast underground chamber. ¡°You guys can¡¯t escape my control, you wish to be idle, but that¡¯s not going to happen.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s face beamed with a smug grin, but he soon noticed the skeletal soldiers gradually converging on him, and hurriedly chased after his pets. ¡°You guys, are you trying to murder your Beast Master!¡± ¡­ Undead Hill. The appearance of the Twilight Tomb had led the city¡¯s stationed forces and the Beast Master Association of Gusu City to fortify the place, installing heavy weaponry all around. The tightly woven surveillance net was closely monitoring all movements within the Undead Hill. A secret realm potentially hiding legendary undead creatures, nestled on the Undead Hill where the Undead Catastrophe once unfolded. Both the Federation and the Beast Master Association had to take it seriously. ¡°Right at this pivotal moment, we have the added complication of a Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb. Truly when it rains, it pours,¡± President Qin¡¯s eyes flickered with exhaustion. In recent times, both the Federation and the Beast Masters were viewy involved with beasts stirring up chaos all around. The situation at Taize Lake had just settled down, and now a Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb had surfaced here, leaving no room for rest. ¡°President Qin, have you found any trace of Bai Qi?¡± Duanmeng glanced around, asking. ¡°From the images sent by the surveillance network, Bai Qi seems to have entered this Great Tomb,¡± pointing at the Great Tomb before them, President Qin continued, ¡°Has Professor Dong arrived yet?¡± Duanmeng nodded, ¡°As soon as Professor Dong received the message, he rushed over. However, this Great Tomb is quite old. The Rune Department needs to make some preparations.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Upon hearing this, President Qin nodded in understanding and then looked at Cao, Sun, Liu, and Sima Jing standing behind Duanmeng, saying, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the four of you masters to still be here. This is quite surprising. Shouldn¡¯t there be a lot that requires your attention in your respective guilds?¡± Cao Bin smiled and replied, ¡°The three of us were initially discussing matters with the Wuhou Corporation and were about to leave when we ran into the emergence of the great tomb. As for Head Sima, I¡¯m not too sure.¡± Cao Bin¡¯s words drew everyone¡¯s attention to Sima Jing, who still carried a friendly smile, and said, ¡°Gusu City is the cradle of rune evolution, and although our Sima family focuses on the Shadow Department, we can say we have some understanding of undead creatures. So naturally, we wanted to stay and learn more.¡± ¡°I see.¡± President Qin nodded and said, ¡°I¡¯m grateful that you all are paying such close attention to the developments in Gusu City. However, the area is now being managed by the association, so you won¡¯t need to trouble yourselves.¡± Upon hearing President Qin¡¯s words, Cao, Sun, and Liu did not respond. They were just there for the spectacle after having heard about it. Though the Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb had significant research value, it was significantly divergent from their main focus, there was no need to oppose the association for it. More so, they would quite like to see Sima Jing and the association lock horns. ¡°In that case, I won¡¯t take up more of President Qin¡¯s time. If the Zhonghu Dojo can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to ask.¡± The unexpected response from Sima Jing made Cao Bin¡¯s group slightly taken aback. He very quickly exited the dispute over the Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb without any argument with President Qin. Seeing this, President Qin frowned slightly. The people from the Sima family were all complex thinkers, and every one of them was patient. The quicker they agreed, the more plans they must have had. ¡°These fellows, they are really troublesome¡­¡± President Qin massaged his brow, looking slightly pained. Then he gestured to a Beast Master standing nearby and said, ¡°Go to the headquarters and request the Legendary Celestial Brilliance!¡± The complexity of this secret realm far exceeded that of the Gemini Tower. With their current manpower, it would be impossible to crack open the entrance in a short time. If it were a normal occasion, it would be fine, but with Bai Qi trapped inside, there was no time to lose. Putting personal feelings aside, if something happened to Bai Qi, it would be a massive loss for both the Federation and the association, even for the entirety of human society. ¡°This disaster has remained for a thousand years. I hope nothing happens to that kid¡­¡± ¡­ Twilight Tomb. The second floor. Due to certain unscrupulous Beast Master¡¯s threats, the pets seemed to be on a frenzy, killing all the undead creatures they saw. If not for Alpha and Delta standing guard around Bai Qi, he might have already become one of these undead creatures. ¡°This second floor is noticeably larger than the first one.¡± Bai Qi surveyed his surroundings. Compared to the crypt-like appearance of the first floor, the second floor showed a significant change. Starry sky, grassland, high temperature ¨C there were times when Bai Qi thought he had been transported to a tropical grassland. Crack, crack. (Boss, the undead here lean more towards a fire attribute, similar to the Gemini Tower.) After receiving information from the Six Sword Servants, Alpha relayed the current situation to Bai Qi. ¡°Hmm, perhaps the location of the Gemini Tower isn¡¯t merely a coincidence.¡± Bai Qi nodded in agreement. Even though the Gemini Tower and the Black and White Tower were both secret realms of the Law Emperor, their locations were peculiarly distinct. If it were due to the Twilight Tomb, it would make more sense. However, looking at the current situation, it seemed the Law Emperor might not have reached the next level yet? If he had, there should be more than just water and fire-attribute secret realm towers by now. Or, perhaps the undead creatures in the lower levels didn¡¯t meet the Law Emperor¡¯s requirements? Boom! Just as Bai Qi was contemplating, an explosion happened not too far away. A surge of the rich, holy light shot up into the sky, but it quickly quieted down. ¡°Holy Light? It seems that Gamma found it first.¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi chuckled. The Holy Light series had a great ability to restrain the Undead Department unless it was the likes of Alpha who had an understanding of the Death Force Field and could take a direct hit from the Holy Light Angel. In the face of holy light, these ordinary undead creatures practically served themselves on a platter. Swiftly, Bai Qi, riding on Delta, arrived where the Holy Light had been seen. From a distance, he could see a Flame Ghost slowly disappearing in the holy light while a Flame Skeleton, left with only half of its body, was struggling in vain. ¡°Tsk, tsk, this is just how I expected.¡± Bai Qi approached Gamma, and the few other pets, hearing the noise, also gathered around swiftly after. Woof, woof! (Damn it! I thought I found the guardian, but it turned out to be a pile of rocks.) ¡°Just as I expected, I¡¯ve told you before that the energy fluctuation over there seemed odd, but you were stubborn about it.¡± Schuck mercilessly taunted Beta, and Jerry looked at Beta dispassionately, making Beta feel completely dejected. Awo¡­ (I¡¯m a waste, I won¡¯t talk next time¡­) ¡°My apologies, chief, I didn¡¯t find anything.¡± It was Parasitism that arrived last. The commotion caused by the seven ferocious beasts running even lifted the half-skeleton in flight. ¡°It¡¯s fine, just keep trying next time.¡± Bai Qi nodded, then turned to Alpha, saying, ¡°Alpha, let¡¯s allow the Six Sword Servants to deliver the final blow.¡± Alpha nodded and had the Six Sword Servants summoned to his side. They transformed into six large swords, intending to deliver the final blow to the Flame Skeleton. The soul of a mid-level lord would offer significant enhancement for the Six Sword Servants, and shouldn¡¯t be wasted. Rumble¡­ Just as that happened, the ground beneath their feet began to shake violently. Magma erupted from beneath the ground, engulfing the half skeleton and the ghost that was about to completely disappear. After that, a fiery-red rune array slowly emerged from the magma. An intimidating aura instantly filled the grassland. ¡°I was wondering, how can the legendary Tomb be so straightforward on its second floor.¡± There was no surprise on Bai Qi¡¯s face, instead, there was a hint of anticipation. With an event of this scale, the rewards should not be scarce, right? Chapter 363 - Chapter 363: Chapter 359: Law Emperor Assistant Chapter 363: Chapter 359: Law Emperor Assistant The magma gradually dispersed, revealing the complete form of the rune array. Red energy flowed slowly along the mysterious traces, and a violent, dark aura wafted out of the array like smoke. Then, with a flash of red light, a monster clad in dense, corpse-like energy emerged slowly from the array. The monster had the head of a lion, the body of a tiger, the tail of a scorpion, and its abdomen was enveloped by a shell covered in cracks. Drops of red, magma-like liquid fell as the monster breathed. [Name]: Three Corpse Ghost Beast [Nature]: Undead Department [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Monarch [Introduction]: A ghostly creature formed by the fusion of three beings. It¡¯s shrouded in potent corpse energy and has boiling hot blood that is as hot as magma. Even the most regular attacks can easily infect its enemies with corpse poison and fire poison. ¡­ ¡°Does it only have the rank of a low-level monarch?¡± Bai Qi silently retreated into the safety shelter that Schuck had constructed, a hint of disappointment on his face. Just a low-level monarch, there wouldn¡¯t be many good rewards. ¡°Any of you, quickly deal with it so that we can go to the next layer.¡± So far, they have not had much gain. Bai Qi was very skeptical that the Law Emperor depleted all resources when building the Gemini Tower. Their only hope now was that the Law Emperor had left them a token consolation. Creak creak. (Big brother, I¡¯ll handle this one.) Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Alpha ventured forth. The ghostly aura does significant damage to flesh and blood beings, but for Alpha, a skeletal creature, it is virtually useless, hence making him the best candidate to face the enemy. Ka-pur, ka-pur. (Gamma can also give it a try; Gamma¡¯s holy light should be very effective.) Ah woo¡­ (I think we probably don¡¯t need to make a choice anymore¡­) Beta yawned, and Bai Qi saw four rune lights flashing around the Three Corpse Ghost Beast. Another four of the same monsters appeared. Five Three Corpse Ghost Beasts appeared at once, and their corpse energy spread rapidly like mist with every breath. The once-clear grassland became murky. ¡°Goodness, are they going to summon as many guardians as there are enemies? They¡¯ve adjusted the difficulty from novice to purgatory now¡­¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, five king-level creatures, even if they were just low-level monarchs, were enough to stop most invaders. At least, compared to the enemies from the first level and those before in this level, these three corpses were definitely a hard nut to crack.¡± ¡°In that case, let¡¯s assign one beast to each person.¡± Bai Qi clapped his hands, and the five pets dashed out at once, each confronting a Three Corpse Ghost Beast. Alpha was naturally the fastest. Faced with the corpse energy and heat of the Three Corpse Ghost Beast, Alpha did not flinch. His death sword qi cascaded down, easily pinning the beast in its place. On the other side, Beta was also efficient. The Mechanical Lord deployed instantly, and while protecting Bai Qi, his Thunderflame Cannon continually bombarded the beast, forcing it back. Alpha and Husky, being king-level creatures, had no problem dealing with the low-level monarch. It was like child¡¯s play for them. Although Gamma¡¯s rank was lower than the Three Corpse Ghost Beast¡¯s, its holy light nature was quite an effective counter to the ghastly beast, which practically kept being on the run from Gamma. As for Delta, with the advantage of the Void Echo, Delta didn¡¯t fear the corpse poison and had a hearty fight with the beast. However, if one was to single out the most relaxed of all, it had to be the worm grass. ¡°Number one, launch a strong attack, number two, harass, number three, charge, number four, make a sneak attack¡­¡± The worm grass, resting on Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, adjusted the commands for the seven parasitic organisms through the images inside the security house. Regardless of the corpse poison and fire poison, the creatures that had lost their bodily control were madly attacking the Three Corpse Ghost Beast. ¡°I¡¯ve got to say, being a summoner sure feels leisurely.¡± Seeing the worm grass¡¯s content expression, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but remark. Clearly, the worm grass was quite satisfied with its sagacious decision. For such a formidable enemy, it didn¡¯t want to brave a tough battle at all. With the parasitic organisms around, there was a need for it to personally join the fight. ¡°But, your Absolute Control requires the target to remain alive, right? If the body gets infected by the corpse poison for too long and loses its vitality, its combat effectiveness will suffer a great loss.¡± !!! The worm grass was shocked at Bai Qi¡¯s words and spread out its insect wings to fly out. ¡°Why didn¡¯t my leader tell me earlier?¡± ¡°Oh, I thought you knew it.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders, looked at the worm grass using the Sun Wheel to drive away the Three Corpse Ghost Beast, and then lay down comfortably. You have to work more if you want to laze around like me. Rrroar! Finally, with a faint mournful howl, the Three Corpse Ghost Beasts fell one after another, their molten blood flowing. The blood slowly flowed towards the rune array. ¡°This isn¡¯t going to summon something else, is it?¡± Bai Qi felt a bad premonition, especially after seeing the rune expanding and emitting light, he cursed under his breath. This really wasn¡¯t a place designed for anyone to get through, even the guardians could continuously stack up. The lava flowed and the runes became more complex. Just when Bai Qi couldn¡¯t bear it any longer and wanted to directly destroy the array, it finally stopped changing. All the energy was gathered towards the center and gradually formed into a human shape. ¡°Alpha, quick battle, quick decision!¡± Bai Qi also lost his patience. Originally, he had been happy to let his pets roam freely in such a rare place, so he wasn¡¯t in a hurry at all. But if they were to keep on stacking up like this, who knew what it would turn into. It¡¯s fine to let loose, but too much could lead to death. However, this lava human form seemed to have noticed Bai Qi and his companions. It turned its head and looked at Bai Qi for a few moments before suddenly speaking. ¡°Are you a human? What era is it now?¡± Upon hearing the lava creature¡¯s question, Bai Qi frowned slightly, waving off Alpha who was ready to attack, and countered, ¡°I am a human, who are you?¡± ¡°I¡­I am the Assistant of the Law Emperor.¡± ¡°Assistant of the Law Emperor?!¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi was astonished and immediately pulled out the Cowskin Snake. ¡°Human, why are you disturbing my sleep? Don¡¯t you know that hibernation is very important for a snake?¡± The Cowskin Snake opened its sleepy eyes, its heavy dark circles making its small eyes seem even smaller. ¡°You said last time that the Assistant of the Law Emperor knows about the Dimensional Formation, right?¡± ¡°Uh, yes.¡± The Cowskin Snake seemed to realize something and reluctantly nodded. ¡°Here, this guy says he is the Assistant of the Law Emperor. You go ask him.¡± ¡°The Assistant of the Law Emperor? Where?¡± The Cowskin Snake was taken aback. It looked in the direction Bai Qi was pointing and upon seeing the Lava Man, it appeared utterly bewildered. ¡°Is he the Assistant of the Law Emperor? How come I don¡¯t remember ever seeing him before?¡± ¡°Okay, you¡¯re no longer needed.¡± Bai Qi rolled his eyes at this. He really couldn¡¯t rely on this thing. Saying so, Bai Qi put the Cowskin Snake away and turned to the Lava Man, ¡°You said you¡¯re the Assistant of the Law Emperor. But this place should be the Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb. Why are you here?¡± The Lava Man fell silent for a moment, seemingly recalling something. After a long while, it spoke, ¡°I am here to guard the entrance to the third level, left by the Law Emperor to prevent anyone from accidentally entering the Great Tomb.¡± ¡°So it¡¯s like that. It¡¯s the Law Emperor¡¯s idea.¡± Bai Qi nodded, not doubting the Lava Man¡¯s words. He hadn¡¯t noticed it earlier, but now that the runes had stopped, Bai Qi could see traces of the Era of Law Emperor¡¯s runes. The Twilight Tomb was clearly older than the Era of the Law Emperor, and the structures of their runes were different. They couldn¡¯t possibly belong to the same group. ¡°Human, answer my question. What era is it now?¡± The Lava Man seemed eager to know the current situation and urged Bai Qi repeatedly. ¡°Well, now a thousand years have passed since the death of the Law Emperor. Humans have established the Federation and are confronting the Ferocious Beast Tribe. It is probably one of the rare peaceful eras in human history.¡± Bai Qi straightforwardly informed the Lava Man of the current situation. The Lava Man showed no emotional fluctuation upon hearing of the Law Emperor¡¯s death. It only looked at Bai Qi¡¯s pets for a moment and said, ¡°You have great strength, but if you want to access the next level, you should be psychologically prepared.¡± ¡°The Twilight Tomb is not as simple as you think. The next couple levels will not be so easy.¡± ¡°In there, the purest form of Undead exists.¡± Upon hearing the Lava Man¡¯s advice, Bai Qi fell into contemplation. If even the Law Emperor had to leave a fallback to prevent people from entering, the difficulty of the third level was likely far beyond his expectation. But the Twilight Tomb had a total of nineteen levels. To be discouraged at just the third level seemed foolish, didn¡¯t it? Bai Qi thought for a moment, then suddenly looked up and said, ¡°I would still like to have a look.¡± The Lava Man nodded slightly in hearing this, apparently not surprised at Bai Qi¡¯s decision. ¡°Young human, since you have made your choice, I will open the entrance to the next level for you.¡± ¡°Remember, if you encounter unbearable danger, activate the Teleportation Rune Stone immediately and leave.¡± The Lava Man stretched a red Triangular Rune Stone towards Bai Qi. With the lessons learned from before, Bai Qi didn¡¯t take it casually but let Schuck keep it. The Lava Man didn¡¯t care either way, it disappeared into the lava. The array below them once again lit up, the entrance to the third level opened again ¡°It left already? I wanted to ask if it knew about the Dimensional Formation.¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi felt a bit regretful. He wasn¡¯t sure if what the Cowskin Snake had said was true or not, but if the Lava Man indeed was the Assistant of the Law Emperor, it must know plenty about runes. A pity, he failed to harness gain from this opportunity. ¡°Never mind. Being given a heads up is also good. Otherwise, I might have fallen into a trap because of my thinking from the first two levels.¡± Bai Qi took a glance at his five somewhat battered pets. He conveniently put a Platinum Egg on each of them, went back to the security house and slept comfortably. He didn¡¯t know how dangerous the third level would be. To be safe, it was better to restore all the pets to their best condition. Chapter 364 - Chapter 364: Chapter 360: Nightmare Knight Chapter 364: Chapter 360: Nightmare Knight Time passed quickly, and the five rejuvenated pets successively crawled out from the Platinum Eggs, eagerly eyeing the entrance to the third level. Bai Qi stepped out of the safety house, rubbing his sleepy eyes, and said, ¡°Everyone¡¯s healed up? Then let¡¯s set off.¡± The five pets nodded repeatedly and, following Bai Qi, stepped into the teleportation circle. They then disappeared on the spot. An urge to vomit accompanied the dizzying teleportation. The teleportation into the third layer seemed highly unstable. Bai Qi felt like he had been tossed into a washing machine, randomly jostling about. It felt as if every organ in his body was going to be squeezed out. Blurp, blurp. (Master, the teleportation corridor here seems to be damaged.) Delta, extremely sensitive to space, immediately detected the anomaly and promptly initiated the Void Echo, integrating Bai Qi into the void, thus eliminating the feeling of turbulence. ¡°Phew~ Now I understand why the lavamen would try to stop me. With such a teleportation circle, Beast Masters of a lower level might have been seriously injured even before they got to the third layer, right?¡± Bai Qi forcefully puffed out a few breaths, slowly adjusting his state. Gradually, the surrounding scenery also revealed itself. Deathly silence. This was Bai Qi¡¯s initial reaction upon entering here. The dark yellow sky, the decayed earth. The entire world appeared to be heading towards death. The thick scent of decay caused a feeling of discomfort for Bai Qi and other living beings, but for Alpha and Jerry, who were undead, as well as the Six Sword Servants, it was incomparably comfortable. The omnipresent dark power constantly flowed into their bodies, reinforcing their souls and bodies bit by bit. Shadows and death were the fundamental themes of the undead. ¡°If Alpha and the others lived in such places regularly, I guess their leveling speed would be even faster, right?¡± Looking at the expressions on Alpha and Jerry, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but remember what Bai Heguang had said to him during their first training session. One of the reasons Beast Masters tend to specialize in one department for cultivation, besides limited energy and resources, is the attributes of the secret realm. Whoo~ A cold wind blew past, and Bai Qi instinctively shrunk his neck. He was about to order the pets to move on when a pale bone claw suddenly drilled out from under the ground, scraping the surrounding dirt bit by bit. In a flash, bone claws emerged everywhere like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. But this sight didn¡¯t give them a sense of vigorous life, instead, it sent a chill down their spine. ¡°Did you guys notice these things hidden around us just now?¡± Bai Qi looked at the ground under his feet with a bit of wariness. After thinking for a moment, he asked from atop Delta. Click, clatter. (Boss, their energy is blended with the land, making it hard to distinguish.) Alpha shook his head. As the Undead King, he unleashed a powerful oppressive force that suppressed the undead under their feet, forcing them to retreat. Awuu, awuu¡­ (I didn¡¯t detect their spiritual fluctuations either¡­.) Beta¡¯s spiritual eyes scanned around, but in its spirit power detection, it only saw a mass of dark power. ¡°Is this what the lavamen refer to as the purest undead? No soul, just a walking dead being driven by the dark power?¡± Bai Qi quickly understood the difference between them and Alpha. Even though they were all skeletons, Alpha and his ilk possessed the Fire of Soul, which was one of the reasons the Undead Department could be contracted. But in front of him, they were just moving skeletal bodies. Click, clatter¡­ Just as Bai Qi and the others were about to proceed, these undead emerged one after another from the ground. Skeletons crawled out en masse, rushing like a sea of bones towards Bai Qi. ¡°For safety¡¯s sake, everyone stay together. Alpha, you and the Six Sword Servants lead the way. Jerry, keep an eye out for wandering souls.¡± Bai Qi swiftly issued instructions. The five pets took them seriously, carrying out their duties, on guard against potential enemies. Since they had no souls, these skeletons had no concept of fear. They instinctively attacked Bai Qi and the other living beings, continuing to do so even though they were shattered into pieces. In fact, some skeletons that were completely shattered were even drawn together by the dark power and reassembled themselves, rejoining the attacking formation. ¡°The Undead Catastrophe¡­ It must be something like this¡­¡± Thinking back on the records of the Undead Catastrophe from books, Bai Qi¡¯s expression became even more solemn. No soul, no life. As long as the dark power wasn¡¯t banished, these skeletons would keep getting up, incessantly attacking living beings. They would continue this until all living beings had fallen and become their companions. ¡°Schuck, Gamma, prepare the Holy Light Bomb!¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Clomp, clomp. (Gamma copies.) The Twin Pets responded in unison. Schuck manipulated the Etherium Liquid Gold to change rapidly, while Gamma split off a part of itself. The Twin-Life Contract churned, transforming the split-off entity into the Holy Light State swiftly. However, the Holy Light entity didn¡¯t attack on its own. Instead, it climbed onto the giant cannon that Gamma had morphed into, bouncing merrily, and directly crawled into the barrel. The Holy Light entity was launched directly out, accurately landing in the middle of the sea of bones. Boom! A white mushroom cloud rose, and a large empty area suddenly appeared in the seamless bone sea. The residual energy caused the progressing skeletons, who had no idea why, to follow in the footsteps of the other fallen skeletons. Holy Light and Shadow were naturally born and mutually exclusive. Under the purification power of the Holy Light, these skeletons were absolutely unable to rise again. Seeing the outstanding effectiveness of the Holy Light bombs, Schuck and Gamma launched their offensive again. Mushroom clouds kept rising, taking away countless skeletons. However, the advancing trend of the bone ocean still remained unchanged. ¡°It¡¯d have been helpful if we mastered the core Annihilation Weapon technology,¡± Bai Qi said, looking at the endless bone ocean with a headache. Although his five pets had much higher energy values than beasts of the same rank, with an absolutely full endurance capacity, they still wouldn¡¯t last under such continuous consumption. Besides, the amount of the prepared mechanical weapons was limited, there was almost no perfect solution. ¡°Alpha, can you try to influence them?¡± Bai Qi asked. Cackling¡­ (I¡¯ll try.) Alpha swung the Sword of Death, breaking a ring of skeletons. Before these skeletons could get up, it absorbed the Shadow Department Power first, which was spilled out from their broken bones. Without the support of the Shadow Department Power, these skeletons fell one after another, began to absorb the power from the land for recovery, but only to be thoroughly trampled into fragments by their companions from behind. ¡°As long as the Shadow Department Power is absorbed, the recovery speed will be reduced; huh¡­ I can¡¯t believe I didn¡¯t think of this simple logic earlier.¡± Bai Qi took an instant look and secretly cursed. He immediately released all the Six Sword Servants to do nothing but absorb the Shadow Department Power. After seeing things happened, Delta and Gamma also responded. One of them directly absorbed the Shadow Department Power into the body to trigger evolution, and the other simply divided it into countless parts, opened the Energy Absorption Aura, and began to absorb the surrounding Shadow Department Power crazily. Gradually, the skeletons around Bai Qi became sparse, and the few that slipped through the net were easily killed by the Six Sword Servants, becoming their nutrients. These skeletons, born from the land after being nurtured for many years, had every inch of their bones filled with the Shadow Department Power. Now that they were so unreasonably absorbed by Bai Qi¡¯s pets, it would be impossible to recover their previous state in a short time. Cackling¡­ (Boss, seems like I¡¯ve leveled up.) Alpha put away his long sword, returned to Bai Qi¡¯s side, and shared his changes immediately. ¡°You leveled up so soon?¡± Bai Qi was slightly taken aback. Since Alpha reached the Fifth Stage, his leveling speed had notably slowed down, but now he had leveled up just by mowing down skeletons? [Name]: Death Sword Monarch (Alpha) [Nature]: Undead Department [Growth Level]: Fifth Stage, Level Five [Bloodline Level]: Mid-level King [Racial Skills]: Death Force Field (Transcendent Level-Master), Sword of Death (Transcendent Level -Perfect), Sword of the Wind Chaser (Transcendent Level ¨C Master), Undying Flame (Super Level- Master), Dark Reflection (Super Level -Master), Gravity Amplification(Super Level ¨C Perfect), Dragon Might (High Level ¨C Perfect), Skeleton Manipulation (High Level ¨C Perfect) [Energy Value]: 53E8400W ¡­ Is the effect of the same property secret realm really this strong? I must get one in the future! Um, no, it seems that the attributes of his pets are different, they can¡¯t be used universally. ¡°So¡­ does this mean I¡¯ll have to make a different attribute secret realm for each of these guys in the future?¡± Bai Qi suddenly became a headache at the thought, and the scene of his wallet being empty with both hands full of secret realm rings seemed to appear in his mind. I have to work hard to make money again¡­ ¡°Schuck, dig up some soil to take back, and see if we can create a shadow land artificially later.¡± Bai Qi looked at the skeletons, which seemed to be regaining a rising trend, and suddenly had other ideas. Given that people thrive due to their geographical features, although a secret realm of the same attribute was momentarily out of reach, it should be no problem to use the soil from this Shadow Land to nurture bones, right? Upon receiving Bai Qi¡¯s command, Schuck immediately started to act, and Alpha with Six Sword Servants, without wasting any time, silently absorbed the ceaseless Shadow Department Power under their feet. The other pets, meanwhile, seized the time to replenish their energy. Once again, silence prevailed over this land. ¡°Is the third level just like this? It seems a bit different from what the Magma men mentioned.¡± Bai Qi looked at the quiet world ahead and his eyebrows furrowed slightly. He didn¡¯t believe that the Magma men were merely speaking alarmingly. Yes, the Undead Catastrophe was terrifying, but it shouldn¡¯t have required the Law Emperor to make such a fuss. There must be other crises hidden here. At the very least, it wouldn¡¯t be weaker than the guardian of the second level ¨C the Three Corpse Ghost Beast. Hope it won¡¯t be too ridiculous¡­ Bai Qi sighed silently, planning to meditate for a while to regain some energy. Suddenly, his five pets became alert and went directly into combat mode. On a not-so-far hill, a group of Bone Knights riding the Nightmares slowly appeared, their numbers much greater than Bai Qi and his pets. Nightmare Knights. Damn it, just when I was thinking about it! Don¡¯t tell me that every thought, good or bad, becomes a reality! Chapter 365 - Chapter 365: Chapter 361: Big Chaotic Battle of the Five Pets! Chapter 365: Chapter 361: Big Chaotic Battle of the Five Pets! Seeing the Nightmare Knights lined up on the hill, Bai Qi became serious. [Name]: Nightmare Knight [Nature]: Undead Department [Bloodline Level]: Low-level King [Introduction]: Knights that walk in shadows and nightmares, leaving only wails and death in their wake. ¡­ A dozen low-level Kings, and they also had home-field advantage, so the difficulty of confrontation was obvious. Moreover, Bai Qi had every reason to suspect that there were other beings behind these Nightmare Knights. ¡°Alpha, Jerry, you¡¯re the main attackers, Gamma you¡¯re responsible for defense and support, Delta you¡¯re free to attack, as for the caterpillar, you stay here to protect me.¡± Bai Qi quickly allocated tasks, then climbed onto the shoulders of the Cleaving Sky War Bear, hiding amongst the Six-headed Parasite. This was not some trial-type or inheritance-type secret territory, no one was talking about martial virtue, if he were ambushed, Bai Qi would have nowhere to cry. Hmm! Seemingly sensing the movements of Bai Qi¡¯s five pets, the Nightmare Knights snorted irritably and took the lead in charging towards him. Although the Nightmare Knights were all made up of bones, they were not slow in movement. Wherever they passed, they left a trail of dark red flames, as if laying out a red lotus road to hell. ¡°These flames can burn souls, similar to your Undying Flame, be careful.¡± Jerry directly entered the Tri-Unity state and unexpectedly reminded Alpha. Gurgle gurgle. (Thank you, I got it.) Alpha nodded, his Sword of Death pointed at the Nightmare Knight. The six Sword Servants immediately transformed into six great swords, revolving around Alpha. In an instant, he heard a sound of Breaking the Void. Alpha, along with his six swords, disappeared on the spot. A Nightmare Knight that was accelerating to charge suddenly fell, his limbs, body, and head were each pierced by a great sword and firmly nailed to the ground. With Alpha¡¯s energy infusion, the nature of the Six Sword Servants had temporarily changed. They were comparable to Alpha¡¯s Undying Flame Sword or Gravity Sword. But the Nightmare Knights were after all King-level. Seeing that they were being restrained, the Nightmare under their crotch turned their heads back together, opening their ferocious mouths to bite at Alpha while their whole body was set alight, wrapping up all six swords. The flames of the Nightmare Knights were the Fire of Soul, any creature with a soul that encountered them would be harmed. However, at the moment the Nightmare Knight ignited the flames, a bewitching red flame ignited on the Fire Armor Sword. Undying Flame. Receiving the Undying Flame transmitted from Alpha, the Fire Armor Sword directly ignored the damage of Nightmare Fire. Instead, using the Nightmare Fire as fuel, it gradually spread to the whole body of the Nightmare Knight from a single spark. Meanwhile, the other five swords, which were being burnt by the Nightmare Fire, slowly repaired their injuries under the feedback of the Undying Flame. And that Nightmare, before it could reach the Six Swords, was beheaded by Alpha jumping from above. Alpha¡¯s sudden attack clearly disrupted the formation of the Nightmare Knights. The four nearby Nightmare Knights immediately shifted their target and directly activated a Death Force Field to enclose Alpha. As entities of the same Undead Department, they naturally knew of Alpha¡¯s power, so they chose to use the force field skill without hesitation. Even though it was two force fields, they merged together as if they were milk and water when they came into contact, immediately increasing in strength. Needless to say, if an average King was directly covered by this force field, I¡¯m afraid he wouldn¡¯t even have the chance to resist. Seeing this, Alpha calmly plunged the Sword of Death directly into the skull of the Nightmare Knight underneath him, wiping out his Soul Flame, and a black force field unfolded easily blocking the onslaught of the Nightmare Force Field. Even then, the flames burning within the Nightmare Knight¡¯s force field were slowly extinguishing. In the first exchange, Alpha confronted five knights alone and still emerged victorious. Seeing their companions defeated, the other nearby Nightmare Knights also wanted to join the fight. But as soon as they were about to open the Nightmare Force Field, a silvery-white metal scepter hit them hard. ¡°Wandering souls on the edge of life and death, let me send you to the Underworld.¡± Jerry looked indifferent at the Nightmare Knights in front of him. The dark gold balance quietly floated behind Jerry. Although there was not a single sound, it made these Nightmare Knights become increasingly restless. The suppression of the Undead by the Guardian of the Underworld was not something other creatures could imagine. Two of the Kings on Bai Qi¡¯s team took action, which directly held up most of the Nightmare Knights. The remaining three Nightmare Knights also showed a command far beyond ordinary Undead, skilfully bypassed Alpha and Jerry, and charged straight towards Bai Qi. To capture the thieves, capture the leader. This was one of the few memories they still retained from their previous life. However, before they could charge too far, a disgusting energy instinctively appeared above their heads, and a Diamond Angel, whose whole body shimmered with a sacred glow, descended from the sky. She held both hands flat in front of her and delivered a Holy Shock. Under Gamma¡¯s full effort, the Power of Holy Light immediately lit up this dim sky. ¡°Win with fewer, challenge higher levels, train such excellent pets, as expected of me.¡± Bai Qi sat on the shoulder of the Cleaving Sky War Bear, watching the three pets who easily suppressed the Nightmare Knights, unable to help but praise himself. ¡°That¡¯s right, our leader is extraordinarily talented and the seniors are also exceptional. A mere King-level is nothing but a flick of a finger!¡± Upon hearing these words, the wormwood immediately gave flattery, but its eyes were firmly fixed on these Nightmare Knights. If these designs were to be thrown into Alpha¡¯s dreamland, wouldn¡¯t the effect be quite good? Roar!!! At that moment, a roar that caused the soul to tremble emanated from the holy light, and a dark red glow gradually eroded the pure white holy light, pushing it back bit by bit. Bai Qi looked up and saw that the three Nightmare Knights simultaneously expanded their force fields. The pits originally burned by the holy light were also rapidly repaired with the help of the force field and the surrounding strong shadow department power. ¡°As expected, even if the elemental attributes are restrained, it is a bit difficult to fight across ranks.¡± Looking at the Nightmare Knights who had already recovered their combat power, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but sigh. He then grabbed the wormwood from his shoulder, who was leisurely duplicating the Nightmare Knight, and threw it over. ¡°Leader, what are you doing!¡± The wormwood cried out in surprise, and burst into tears when it saw the Bone Long Spear stabbing towards itself. How could it be forced to work when it was happily slacking off! Filled with a horrifying sensation, wormwood unreservedly released its own energy. The strong energy surprisingly made the Sun Wheel pattern on its back evolve again, appearing like a Great Sun suspended in the air from afar. Chichi¡­ Bathing in the sunlight emitted by the Sun Wheel, the Nightmare Force Field, which is also a transcendent skill, didn¡¯t retreat at all, but instead roasted black smoke on the force field. Seeing this, Gamma immediately changed its tactics, directly jumping onto wormwood and wrapping it up. The powerful Power of Holy Light continuously flowed into the wormwood¡¯s body, making the Sun Wheel more and more dazzling. Under the double blow of the Great Sun and Holy Light, even the triple force field of the Nightmare Knights was suppressed, but they were only immobilized. The attacks of the wormwood and Gamma still couldn¡¯t hurt them. On the contrary, with the aid of the surrounding shadow department power, if they continue to entwine in this way, the ones eventually winning would still be them. Boom! Just then, a Fierce Dragon suddenly flashed from the side, directly ignoring the barrier of the force field, and arrived in front of the Nightmare Knight. The silver-gray power of the void on its body directly isolated the damage of the flame, while its enormous power smashed one of the Nightmare Knights into pieces. The terrifying explosive power of the Fierce Dragon and the powerful attribute of the Power of the Void was really troublesome for these Nightmares who did not have a very strong physique. Ka-Po Ka-Po. (Epsilon, Let¡¯s go all out!) With one less Nightmare Knight, the balance between the Great Sun, Holy Light, and Nightmare Field was broken. The dark red force field could only be purified helplessly under this extreme yang force. Seeing that Gamma¡¯s Three Pets were the first to score, Alpha also went all out. The Death Force Field expanded completely, directly annihilating the force fields of five Nightmare Knights. The dark sword was rampant, gradually depriving the Nightmare Knights of their last vitality. On the other hand, Husky also unfolded the ¡°Judgment Field¡±, and with the ruthless attacks of the Demon Subduing Mantra that was wrapped in it, the Fire of Soul in the Nightmare Knights¡¯ eyes gradually extinguished. In an instant, the thirteen Nightmare Knights were all annihilated by Bai Qi¡¯s five pets. ¡°You performed well, you can have extra meals when we get back!¡± Bai Qi summoned all five pets to him, and raised his thumbs up in satisfaction. Being able to defeat more than a dozen of King-level creatures on away game, the combat power was pretty great. Galala Galala. (Boss, can the Six Swords absorb those Soul Flames?) Alpha spread out his palm, and the Death Dragon came out of the array, spitting out five soul flames. Jerry also held the soul flame of the Nightmare Knight defeated by Delta and came in front of Bai Qi. ¡°Only six left?¡± Looking at the remaining six flames, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel a little heartache. Whether it¡¯s the Demon Subduing Mantra or the Great Sun Holy Light, irreversible damage had been caused to the Nightmare Knights, and they were completely annihilated. ¡°Forget it, one flame for each is also good.¡± Bai Qi sighed, and agreed to Alpha¡¯s request. Alpha did not hesitate and distributed the six flames into the bodies of the Six Swords. Galala Galala¡­ In an instant, the Six Swords started to change at the same time. Their originally thin bodies gradually grew, and one by one, the bones fell from their bodies, gradually forming the shape of a warhorse. ¡°Are they evolving into Nightmare Knights?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s face lit up with joy. If they could evolve into Nightmare Knights, the combat power would be pretty good. Seems to have sensed Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts, a light of evolution lit up. My god, they really evolved! Chapter 366 - Chapter 366: Chapter 362: Dark Armor Knight Chapter 366: Chapter 362: Dark Armor Knight With the appearance of Evolution Light, the surrounding Shadow Department Power also converged on the Six Sword Servants, gradually swirling around them into a shadow whirlwind that thoroughly obscured their figures. ¡°Alpha, how are the Six Sword Servants faring now? Are they evolving smoothly?¡± Straight across Alpha, Bai Qi¡¯s connection with the Six Sword Servants wasn¡¯t very strong, and he couldn¡¯t clearly feel their changes but considering the intensity, failure didn¡¯t seem likely. Gala, Gala. (In evolution, but¡­) Alpha¡¯s words were cut off as the Evolution Light disappeared, and the shadowy cyclone gradually dispersed, revealing the figures of the Six Sword Servants. No, they should have already evolved beyond mere Servants. At this moment, all Six Sword Servants had mounted horses, but apart from the Dark Armor Knight, the other five Servants¡¯ horses were merely ordinary skeletons. However, the Dark Armor Knight¡¯s warhorse was clothed in a set of heavy black armor, with a Giant Chain Sword hanging behind it. Even just looking at it from afar, it invoked a powerful feeling of oppression. ¡°What has happened? Why is there variation in their evolution?¡± Bai Qi looked surprised, as Alpha finished speaking. Gala, Gala. (Boss, only the Dark Armor Knight has evolved, the other Servants seem to be stuck on the edge of evolution.) ¡°Stuck? Is there a bottleneck in beast evolution?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi was shocked and walked over to the Dark Armor Knight, carefully sensing it. [Name]: ??? [Nature]: Shadow [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord [Introduction]: The knight who runs across the land of shadow, its giant chain sword can not only attack head-on, but it can also launch attacks at the enemy from unpredictable angles. ¡­ ¡°As expected, it has leveled up to the Lord tier.¡± Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily, then turned to the other Servants. Their form had only changed; there were no changes in bloodline level or race name. ¡°Is it because there is no corresponding attribute here, so they can¡¯t break through?¡± At first, Bai Qi was regretful. If they could break through at once, it would be equivalent to gaining six more Lord Creatures. As Alpha¡¯s contractual retainers, the Six Sword Servants definitely had stronger combat power than the parasitic creatures controlled by the Insect Grass. ¡°Well, at least I now have a general direction.¡± Bai Qi sighed, looking at the significantly altered Dark Armor Knight. After thinking a bit, he said, ¡°Now that you¡¯ve leveled up to be a knight, let¡¯s call you the Dark Armor Knight.¡± Clipclop, clipclop¡­ Hearing Bai Qi give it a new name, the Dark Armor Knight seemed very happy. It lowered its head respectfully toward Bai Qi, with its Shadow Warhorse excitedly pawing its hooves on the spot, showing its joy. ¡°Alright, the Nightmare Knight has been dealt with too. Everyone, recover your strength quickly in case other enemies appear.¡± Although the previous battle seemed to have been quite relaxing, the five pets had expended a lot of energy. If they encountered any strong enemies again, it would be troublesome. After all, now there are already thirteen low-level King-level Nightmare Knights, whatever appears behind¡­ Cough cough, better not to think about it. Recently it seems like I¡¯ve activated some passive ¡®dreams come true¡¯ mode, and whether it¡¯s good or bad it¡¯s very effective. I mustn¡¯t hinder myself. Bai Qi cut off his own thoughts, looking at the few pets who were clearly a bit exhausted. Following some thought, he put Gamma, Delta and Insect Grass all into an egg. The Shadow Department Power here was thick, so the recovery speed of Alpha, Jerry and the Six Swords were much faster than usual. Since it wasn¡¯t a level-crossing consumption, normal recovery was better. They could be the saviors in case of any accidents. ¡°Alpha, you keep a look-out for a while, I¡¯ll rest.¡± After putting many Evolution Eggs one after another, Bai Qi obviously felt a bit tired. He immediately sat down cross-legged, beginning to meditate and recover. The gap from the fifth stage to the sixth stage was definitely not small, so Bai Qi took every opportunity he got to speed up his own advancement, hoping to step into the sixth stage earlier. At that time, he would be qualified to run around everywhere. ¡­ Undead Hill. Bai Heguang, riding on Jiuyou Darkbird, gently descended from the sky, looking at the Twilight Tomb in front of him, his expression was solemn. ¡°How long has Bai Qi been inside?¡± ¡°A little over a day.¡± President Qin also frowned and said, ¡°Professor Dong has been hastening the deciphering of the entrance runes, but it will still take at least two days at the fastest.¡± ¡°Hm.¡± Bai Heguang nodded and kept his silence, while President Qin couldn¡¯t help asking, ¡°Heguang, can we forcefully decipher it?¡± ¡°If it was another secret area, we could. But the Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb is different. If we break through by force, Bai Qi will fall into crisis instead.¡± Bai Heguang said, ¡°This tomb is probably older than Gemini Tower, yet it¡¯s still very well preserved, indicating that it must have been repaired later on. If I¡¯m not mistaken, it should be the handiwork from the Era of Law Emperor.¡± Upon hearing this, President Qin understood, ¡°So, you¡¯re suggesting that the Law Emperor might have already explored it and there might be protective mechanisms left behind by him inside?¡± ¡°That¡¯s highly probable.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± After hearing Bai Heguang¡¯s words, President Qin finally heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°Don¡¯t worry too much. That kid¡¯s main pet possesses the power of shadow, unless it encounters Emperor Creatures, no other being can threaten him.¡± Jiuyou Darkbird suddenly spoke, ¡°Furthermore, each of his pets is stranger than the last. Don¡¯t treat him like a child. You should be rejoicing he hasn¡¯t torn this place apart.¡± ¡°This¡­ makes some sense.¡± Listening to Jiuyou Darkbird, the pressure in President Qin¡¯s heart relaxed a lot. Thinking about it, Bai Qi truly took whatever he could get his hands on, no matter where he went. Luo Xiang had the same knack in his day, but he only pillaged secret realms. Bai Qi, on the other hand, seemed ready to disassemble his own association. At this thought, President Qin was greatly relieved and instead began to worry about the creatures inside the Twilight Tomb. He wondered what benefits any beast masters who entered after Bai Qi had finished exploring would obtain. Rumble¡­ Just then, the Twilight Tomb began to shake violently, and the previously quiet entrance suddenly lit up. ¡°This guy, could he really be dismantling the secret realm¡­?¡± Upon seeing this, President Qin was taken aback, while Bai Heguang immediately seized the opportunity. He rode his Jiuyou Darkbird and entered the gate. The change in the tomb happened quickly and ended just as fast. The moment Bai Heguang entered, the gate became quiet again. ¡°What happened? Why did the entrance open and close again?¡± President Qin ran to the entrance and asked Professor Dong what was happening. ¡°I¡¯m not sure. It seems like something else activated the tomb¡¯s entrance.¡± Professor Dong frowned deeply. Although decrypting secret realms was not her main expertise, with her understanding of runes, she was aware of the abnormality. It seemed that another entrance to the tomb had been opened. ¡­ Twilight Tomb. Third Level. After taking a break, Bai Qi and his five pets continued their journey. Along the way, they encountered only a few skeletons popping up from the ground and some unknown spirits. There were no more powerful enemies. ¡°Could it be they¡¯re hiding because they saw the Nightmare Knight get defeated?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat exasperated. The Twilight Tomb was not a realm built by a human Legendary Beast Master for inheritance or trials, with guardians to guide you. Considering the size of the third floor, if he continued to wander aimlessly like a headless fly, there was no telling how long it would take to find the real guardian. Awooo, Awoo¡­ (¡°They must be hiding because they detected my powerful aura!¡±) Beta lifted his head proudly. His arrogance made Schuck and Jerry speechless. Sometimes, it was hard for them to acknowledge him as their primary consciousness. ¡°Can¡¯t you have a little bit of shame?¡± Bai Qi gave Beta a hard punch and surveyed their surroundings. Bones, and more bones. ¡°Wandering aimlessly like this won¡¯t do. Schuck, what¡¯s the situation with the scout bees?¡± Schuck shook his head, ¡°The concentration of Shadow Department Power here is too high. If the scout bees fly too far, we won¡¯t be able to receive their signals, and if they fly too close, they¡¯re redundant.¡± ¡°It¡¯s troublesome. Wish we could launch a satellite.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head. The satellite¡¯s ability to ignore energy interference was not low. Even the Snare that covered the Federation¡¯s sky was noteworthy. Through his recent learning with Professor Chu, Bai learned about the Snare¡¯s skill to detect wide areas which had left him really envious. [Skill Name]: Eye of Omniscience [Skill Level]: Legendary Level [Skill Introduction]: A skill that can be mastered only by a legendary mechanical system, capable of detecting all forms of matter and creatures within the coverage area. ¡­ This skill required a Legendary Level, so Bai Qi, although smitten, could only gaze and desired. ¡°Boss, why don¡¯t I send my Parasitic Beasts? I should be able to control them from a greater distance.¡± Seeing Bai Qi with no other solutions, Wormgrass volunteered, making a suggestion. Anyway, these Parasitic Beasts were provided by Bai Qi. Even if they died or were damaged, Bai Qi would definitely replenish them. Maybe, Bai Qi might even provide better hosts for Parasitism. ¡°At this point, it seems it is the only way.¡± Bai Qi sighed, about to let Wormgrass release his Parasitic Beast. However, Alpha, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped. He squatted down and silently sensed the surroundings. Creak, creak¡­. (¡°Boss, it seems like there was a battle here.¡±) ¡°A battle? Are you sure it¡¯s not a conflict between the undead?¡± Bai Qi asked stunned upon hearing this. Creak, creak¡­ (¡°Although it¡¯s faint, it¡¯s definitely a human¡¯s scent.¡±) Hearing this, Bai Qi immediately turned to Beta, who, however, guiltily turned his head away, cursing silently in his mind. The Shadow Department Power in this damned place was too intense and he hadn¡¯t sensed any danger. Who would be as cautious as that damned skeleton? Awooo? Just then, there was a flash of golden light in Beta¡¯s third eye, indicating that he had sensed something. Awooo, Awooo! (¡°Humans, there is a dangerous aura ahead! And, we¡¯ve encountered it before!¡±) Chapter 367 - Chapter 367: Chapter 363: Encountering the Death Knight Again Chapter 367: Chapter 363: Encountering the Death Knight Again ¡°Have we met before?¡± At these words, Bai Qi was taken aback. Leaving aside what could possibly make Beta feel threatened, he had run into a few powerful creatures, but how could he meet one in the Twilight Tomb? ¡°How far away is it from us?¡± Bai Qi immediately became alert and asked. Awooo¡­ (It¡¯s just ahead¡­) Using Insight into Everything, Beta clearly felt the horrifying aura not far away. Instinctively, he shrank his neck, and even Alpha seemed to notice something, gripping his sword tightly, blocking Bai Qi¡¯s front. This presence, it was a legendary creature! Seeing Alpha and the other pets preparing for battle, Bai Qi covered his face and sighed, then he was the first to ride on Delta, saying, ¡°Knowing we can¡¯t win, why are we still standing here? Run!¡± Although it was unclear whether the party on the opposite side was friend or foe, meeting in such a place, even if not an enemy, would become one; it was better to be a bit more cowardly. Awooo awooo! (Human, I support your decision!) Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s command, Beta nodded repeatedly and began running in the opposite direction. Boom! Just then, a large skeletal creature fell from the sky, landing in front of Beta, causing him to fall to the ground in a panic. Awooo! (Which monster dares to ambush me!) Beta climbed up from the ground, intending to see what on earth had ambushed him. Yet his body involuntarily began to shudder, and Jerry immediately took over the body, warily looking ahead. Above the skeletal creature, a full-body black knight¡¯s armor descended from the sky, stepping on the skeletal creature. However, this skeletal creature, seemingly unheard, lay still on the ground. ¡°A Death Knight?!¡± Looking at the familiar armor in front of him, Bai Qi¡¯s hair stood on end. Without hesitation, he took out the Teleportation Rune Stone that the Magma Man had given him, poured his spirit power into it, preparing to activate it. Out of all the people he had encountered, why did he have to run into this one? The Teleportation Rune Stone activated quickly. A huge array appeared directly under Bai Qi¡¯s feet, wrapping Bai Qi and the pets inside. Just as Bai Qi was about to breathe a sigh of relief, the Death Knight came directly into the Teleportation Circle, his broad Knight Sword stabbing directly into the ground, breaking the already formed Teleportation Circle. ¡°I¡¯m doomed!¡± Seeing the situation, Bai Qi was filled with sadness. Then he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Guys, let¡¯s fight him!¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, even the Death Knight seemed surprised. He didn¡¯t take the initiative to strike, seemingly wanting to see what Bai Qi could do. Seeing this, Bai Qi didn¡¯t hesitate at all. He directly rode on Delta, with Alpha and Husky standing on his left and right, respectively. While the Glowworm was lying on Bai Qi¡¯s head, shining with golden light. Then, Bai Qi looked serious, grabbed Gamma, and threw it toward the Death Knight. ¡°Hold on tight!¡± Bai Qi patted Delta, who immediately recalled and transformed into the Wind God Winged Dragon, grabbing Alpha and Husky and delving into the void, fleeing directly. On the other hand, Gamma, who was left alone, looked at the Death Knight close ahead and directly activated the Twin-Life Contract. Boom! An unprecedentedly large mushroom cloud rose. The enormous power produced by the conflict of Evil Power and Holy Light enveloped the Death Knight. Even Bai Qi and others, who had run hundreds of meters away, were affected by the shock wave generated by the explosion. ¡°After reaching the Fifth Stage, this explosion has become even more horrifying.¡± Looking at the strong power generated by Gamma¡¯s self-explosion, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help licking his lips. His left Mark Rune flashed, and Gamma, who had just used Golden Cicada Shelling, appeared in Bai Qi¡¯s hand. Kapukapu. (Master, Gamma is a little tired and wants to sleep for a while.) At this time, Gamma was completely dull, like a melted ice cream limp in Bai Qi¡¯s hand, almost out of strength to speak. In order to ensure the maximum power, Gamma had left only the energy for the Golden Cicada Shelling, and all the rest had been infused into the Twin-Life Contract. Now, there was not a bit of energy left in Gamma¡¯s body. ¡°It¡¯s okay, you rest. You did a good job this time.¡± Bai Qi nodded, put Gamma back into the Beast Control Space, and took out the Teleportation Rune Stone again, intending to leave. Although Gamma¡¯s self-explosion was strong, that was, after all, a legendary creature, and it was related to the Power of Death. Who knows how much effect it could have? It was better to run away early. As for whether the Death Knight could catch up, Bai Qi was not sure. First the Sun Secret Realm, then the Twilight Tomb. Did the Death Round Table seem to have a direct way into the secret realm? Or was it that the one who came also had the capacity for Breaking the Void talent? Then this time, before Bai Qi could activate the Rune Stone, a black long sword came from afar, breaking the void. Seeing this, Alpha promptly swung his sword to block. The long sword flew back, and Alpha¡¯s arm was filled with fine cracks from the enormous force of the long sword. ¡°Damn, it is not easy to defeat a legendary creature after all.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s brain was working at high speed, thinking about strategies for escape, while his pets like Alpha were standing in front of him, already prepared for battle. If they couldn¡¯t escape, all that was left was to fight. Under the wary gaze of Bai Qi and others, the Death Knight slowly emerged from the smoke caused by the explosion. Compared to before, the Death Knight was clearly a bit disheveled. The explosion caused by the clash between Holy Light and Evil Power couldn¡¯t be assessed by normal standards, even the Death Knight, despite being a Legendary creature, had suffered damage. It was imaginable that if Gamma upgraded to King, the power of self-destruction would make a qualitative leap. But now, it seemed like there was no chance for that anymore. The Death Knight¡¯s target was obviously Alpha, drawing out the Knight Sword jammed in the ground, facing Alpha with the point of the sword. Alpha clearly understood this as well, fully expanding the Death Force Field, resisting the terrifying aura emanating from the Death Knight, but a creaking sound could still be heard from his joints. Even being sneak attacked and damaged by Gamma¡¯s self-destruction, a Legend was a Legend. Even without opening the Domain, the pressure it brought about was not something a King creature could resist. ¡°This is the real deal¡­¡± Bai Qi had a bitter look on his face, the target of these Death Round Table people was clearly not him, to run into them was really bad luck, he brought it upon himself. To escape from a Legendary creature when it¡¯s serious, unless a divine weapon descends from the sky to save him. Um, the God of Thunder only needed to think of his father when he couldn¡¯t beat his opponent, could he still think of his teacher Bai Heguang now? At this moment, a shadow passed over Bai Qi¡¯s head, and the Death Knight, who was slowly approaching Bai Qi, seemed to feel the threat too and quickly left the spot. Boom! The instant the Death Knight left, a Giant Bird descended from the sky. Its black claws plunged into the earth, at that moment, the land within a radius of tens of meters, along with the Shadow Department Power, all fell into extinction. ¡°Jiuyou Darkbird,Teacher?!¡± Bai Qi looked ecstatic. The ¡®thinking of dad¡¯ tactic, no, ¡®thinking of teacher¡¯ tactic really worked! ¡°Stay farther away, a battle between Legendary creatures is not something you can participate in.¡± Bai Heguang stood on the back of the Jiuyou Darkbird, looking at the Death Knight not far away, slightly frowning. ¡°Yes, Teacher.¡± Upon hearing the words, Bai Qi obediently nodded his head, pulled Alpha and his other pets and ran to one side, picking up a black rune stone he saw at the side. The third floor¡¯s control rune stone. ¡°What good luck I have today~¡± With the danger to his life resolved, Bai Qi was in high spirits, he found a safe corner and then set up his binoculars to watch his teacher¡¯s battle. A battle between Legendary creatures wasn¡¯t something he could watch casually. After confirming that Bai Qi had gone far, Bai Heguang took the initiative to attack. The giant figure of Jiuyou Darkbird appeared in front of the Death Knight like a ghost, its claws, enveloped with Netherworld Power, shone with a metallic luster and clawed at the Death Knight. The Death Knight immediately blocked with his sword upon noticing this, but the moment he comes into contact with the Netherworld Power, his whole body vibrated, and he was thrown back directly. ¡°Wow, teacher is so strong!¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but exclaim when he saw this. Jerry¡¯s power source, the Guardian of the Underworld, had also defeated the Death Knight with one blow. He didn¡¯t expect his own teacher to be so brutal. He¡¯s really riding on a giant¡¯s legs! ¡°Heguang, this guy seems like a low-quality product.¡± Jiuyou Darkbird looked at the Death Knight, who fell easily, and scorned. ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate it, try to capture it alive.¡± Bai Heguang nodded his head, lately, the Federation and Association had been investigating the Death Round Table, but hadn¡¯t made any significant progress. Now that they had encountered the Death Knight, Bai Heguang naturally wouldn¡¯t let him go easily. ¡°Understood.¡± The Jiuyou Darkbird nodded. Looking at the Death Knight who barely managed to stand up in front of him, a mocking look flashed in its eyes. Through their initial encounter, Jiuyou Darkbird had already grasped the Death Knight¡¯s strength. The Death Knight did indeed possess the Power of Death, but compared to her Netherworld Power, it was simply a variant of the Power of Death. Compared to Alpha, a King level creature who possessed a purer Power of Death. Looking at Jiuyou Darkbird in the distance, menacing towards him, the Death Knight slowly stood up. His armor suddenly emitted dark red lines, resembling human blood vessels. At the same time, the Death Knight¡¯s body suddenly swelled up, black smoke emerged from the cracks in his armor, it was indescribably eerie. ¡°So it merged with something else, huh?¡± A hint of curiosity flashed in the Jiuyou Darkbird¡¯s eyes. Netherworld Fire suddenly appeared, transformed into a giant bird of fire, and charged at the Death Knight. The Death Knight also showed no intention to dodge. With a long sword shimmering with a dark red light, he faced it head-on, taking on the scorching Netherworld Flame, and forced it into two halves. After splitting the Netherworld Fire, the Death Knight also took a significant blow. But the Death Knight at this moment seemed to have gone mad, completely disregarding his own wounds. The black smoke on his body became even stronger, he took a step, his body disappeared like a swift arrow from the spot and lunged at the Jiuyou Darkbird. ¡°Damn, is this a Berserker?¡± Chapter 368 - Chapter 368: Chapter 364: Soul Charm Curse Mark Chapter 368: Chapter 364: Soul Charm Curse Mark A-woe? (Human, what strange things are you talking about again?) Beta curiously looked at Bai Qi, not understanding anything that he was saying, while the elf who had learned about many strange works from Bai Qi understood a bit more. ¡°I can¡¯t believe everything the boss taught me is true, even the fighting styles of these enemies were predicted correctly. He truly is the boss!¡± The elf looked at Bai Qi with an admiring gaze, continuously guessing the comparison targets in other works in his mind. Crack (Boss, this Death Knight seems a bit different from the one we encountered before.) Alpha, looking at the Death Knight who was being toyed with by the Jiuyou Darkbird, suddenly spoke. ¡°I noticed that too.¡± Bai Qi nodded; the Death Knight they had found in the Sun Secret Realm was slightly embarrassed by the Guardian of the Underworld, but it was significantly more oppressive than the one before them. However, the crucial point was that the Power of Death on the Death Knight from the Sun Secret Realm seemed more pure than this one. ¡°This Death Knight doesn¡¯t seem to have its soul. It feels as if a puppet is being remotely controlled by someone else.¡± Jerry also voiced his opinion, saying, ¡°But I don¡¯t sense the presence of any other soul.¡± ¡°A puppet? A Legendary-level puppet?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up with unexpected interest in the Death Knight. The idea of a remotely controlled Legendary-Uevel puppet seemed worth researching. On the other side, the Jiuyou Darkbird also realised the abnormality of the Death Knight and instantly lost the mood to play. The Netherworld Realm suddenly unfolded. The sky turned gloomy in a flash, and the Death Knight, who was acting like a maniac, suddenly stood still. It was easily shredded by the Jiuyou Darkbird¡¯s claw, and fragments scattered all over the place. Seeing this, Bai Qi ran back immediately, saying, ¡°Professor, this Death Knight¡­¡± ¡°I noticed. It seems to be a bit different from the one you encountered initially.¡± Bai Heguang bent down to examine the Death Knight, which looked no different from regular armour, and fell into deep thought. Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately summoned Schuck over and they began to study. They finally found a unique rune inside the Death Knight¡¯s chestplate. ¡°What kind of rune is this? I¡¯ve never seen it before.¡± Although he hadn¡¯t studied for very long, Bai Qi had a good understanding of the runes. He had studied modern runes, Law Emperor runes, and primitive runes. But the one on the Death Knight now was unknown to Bai Qi. ¡°That¡¯s not a rune, it¡¯s a Curse Mark.¡± Bai Heguang walked up to Bai Qi and said, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, this should be the Soul Charm. Someone entrusted their Spirit Power to it and activated this Death Knight.¡± ¡°Soul Charm?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes flashed with curiosity, and Schuck silently turned on the recording system, ready to record every word Bai Heguang said. ¡°Technically, the Curse Mark is also a form of rune. It only appeared during the period when alchemy was prevalent in the Truth Empire and gradually disappeared afterwards.¡± After a pause, Bai Heguang continued, ¡°The Truth Empire only existed for a short time, and it involved some taboo content, so there isn¡¯t much about it in the history propagated by the Federation.¡± ¡°Truth Empire, alchemy?¡± Bai Qi was increasingly curious, but Bai Heguang seemed uninterested in further explaining. Bai Heguang asked, ¡°How did you find this cemetery?¡± ¡°It was an accident.¡± Bai Qi told Bai Heguang about his search for parasites outside and eventually finding the Twilight Tomb. Of course, he didn¡¯t leave out the matter of the Lava People. ¡°Twilight Tomb, Law Emperor¡­¡± Bai Heguang nodded and said, ¡°Don¡¯t attempt to explore this hidden realm for now. Wait until I find all possible entrances and exits.¡± ¡°Sure, Professor.¡± Bai Qi nodded repeatedly. Even though he wanted to let Alpha and the Six Sword Servants gain more experience here, he couldn¡¯t guarantee that the next time a Death Knight would appear, Bai Heguang would arrive in time. ¡°Professor, why would you come here? Weren¡¯t you going to deal with the chain issue?¡± ¡°Originally, I was,¡± Bai Heguang responded. ¡°But President Qin told me you accidentally entered a Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb, so I hurried over.¡± Saying this, he looked at the Death Knight beside him and added, ¡°Normally, I wouldn¡¯t be able to enter this early, but the entrance to the realm unexpectedly opened, and that¡¯s why I could enter. Otherwise, things would have been a lot more difficult for you this time.¡± ¡°I guess the Death Round Table might have a way to freely enter and exit the realm disregarding the realm¡¯s defenses. I will make sure to investigate this further.¡± ¡°Professor, could it be possible that someone on their end possesses the Breaking the Void talent?¡± Bai Qi voiced his opinion. ¡°We can¡¯t rule that out, but we still need to investigate.¡± Bai Heguang looked at Bai Qi and said, ¡°With this, the risk of you going out alone has increased significantly. You should refrain from leaving for now and stay in the Gusu City. When you return to the headquarters to submit your training results, I will think of some ways for you.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll leave that burden to you, Professor.¡± Bai Qi nodded, and while Bai Heguang collected the Death Knight¡¯s body, Bai Qi handed him the Control Rune of the third layer that he had just found. He said, ¡°Professor, this is the Control Rune of the third layer.¡± Bai Heguang took the control rune and examined it, saying, ¡°A product of the Dark Emperor period. This Twilight Tomb is older than I thought. If it¡¯s developed, the harvest will undoubtedly be substantial.¡± Saying this, Bai Heguang gave the control rune back to Bai Qi, saying, ¡°You keep this. Once I have confirmed the safety here, you can continue exploring.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi put the rune away, asking, ¡°So, what do we do next, teacher? Head straight back?¡± ¡°President Qin and others are very worried about you. Let¡¯s go out first. I can handle the rest.¡± Saying this, Bai Heguang rode the Jiuyou Darkbird and headed towards the distance. ¡°This coming and going with the wind style of teacher¡­ I really can¡¯t learn it!¡± Bai Qi sighed and then activated the teleportation rune stone in his hand. ¡­ Undead Hill. President Qin anxiously paced back and forth, looking at the quiet Twilight Tomb. It had been almost half a day since Bai Heguang entered, but there had still been no movement. Even if Bai Heguang had amazing strength, the danger level of the Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb was not ordinary. If he had not arrived in time, Bai Qi would have been in real danger. Whoosh! At that moment, a streak of light flashed by, the runes at the entrance of the tomb shone again, and a figure appeared in front of President Qin. ¡°Oh, President Qin, Professor Dong, and several Pavilion Masters are all here?¡± Just as Bai Qi appeared, he found himself surrounded by people. ¡°Nonsense. You are always stirring up trouble. How can we not come?¡± President Qin punched Bai Qi furiously, saying, ¡°You even dared to venture into the Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb. Do you think you¡¯re a legend?¡± ¡°Well, didn¡¯t I end up fine?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, looking at Duanmeng and others around him who were also curiously examining him. He didn¡¯t mention the incident with the Death Knight. Seeing Bai Qi acting so carefree, President Qin seemed to understand something. He looked Bai Qi up and down a few times, making sure Bai Qi wasn¡¯t injured before saying,¡±You go back and rest first. I¡¯ll come to find you once things are arranged here.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Although Bai Qi hadn¡¯t directly fought with the Death Knight, being under the pressure of a legendary creature from such a close distance left him feeling somewhat exhausted. It would be better to go back and have a good sleep before thinking about other things. Seeing Bai Qi leave, the Cao, Sun, and Liu families had no intention of staying any longer and took their leave from President Qin. ¡°President Qin, we will also return with him. We also have some matters to discuss with Bai Qi.¡± Cao Bin said. ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll have to trouble the three of you.¡± President Qin naturally knew about the Super God Evolution Research Institute and didn¡¯t stop them. Getting help from these three consortia would be beneficial for Bai Qi¡¯s future development. The three of them left one after the other, and Sima Jing seemed to wake up from a dream. Watching the slowly disappearing figures, he said, ¡°Then President Qin, I¡¯ll take my leave as well.¡± ¡°Okay, I won¡¯t see you off.¡± President Qin nodded, then ignored him. Sima Jing didn¡¯t mind, only quietly summoning his pet beast and following the others. ¡­ Gusu City. Bai Qi addressed the three people who came back with him, saying, ¡°Thank you, Pavilion Masters. I can go back by myself now.¡± Cao Bin and the others nodded, saying, ¡°Alright, we won¡¯t disturb you then. After the construction plan of the Super God Evolution Research Institute is finalized, we will contact you again.¡± ¡°Okay, then I¡¯ll take my leave.¡± Bai Qi nodded at them, then quickly headed towards his home. He had been trapped in the Twilight Tomb for so long and wondered if his mother and father were worried. Watching Bai Qi leave, Cao Bin and the others were silent for a while. ¡°This kid is so troublesome, is it really okay to get involved with him?¡± Sun Tian broke the silence first, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t those old guys at home value stability the most?¡± Liu Bei shook his head, saying, ¡°Bai Qi is bound to become a legend in the future. But what¡¯s most worth paying attention to is his research ability. Haven¡¯t you seen how quickly the Wuhou Corporation has developed recently?¡± ¡°Now that we¡¯ve established a cooperative relationship with Bai Qi, there¡¯s no need to think about anything else. We should just cooperate well.¡± Cao Bin said in a deep voice, ¡°If we can establish a good cooperative relationship with the association through this, it will be very beneficial for our three families¡¯ future.¡± ¡°As for the Zhonghu Consortium, their attitude is unclear, we should be a little more cautious.¡± Liu Bei and Sun Tian nodded in agreement, exchanged a look, and flew towards the Elf House. The matter of the Super God Evolution Research Institute was not over yet, they also needed to hurry up. The Federation was not at peace recently, these consortia couldn¡¯t rest easy either. Leaving the pavilion for so long was not a long-term plan. Chapter 369 - Chapter 369: Chapter 365: Im Really Innocent! Chapter 369: Chapter 365: I¡¯m Really Innocent! At Bai Qi¡¯s home. Looking at Bai Yan and Luo Zhu, who were engrossed in their research, Bai Qi wore a face that screamed, ¡°I give up on life.¡± ¡°I suddenly feel like running away from home¡­¡± Woo~ (In this dog¡¯s opinion, it probably won¡¯t make a difference if you run away, human.) Beta patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder sympathetically and delivered a silent blow. ¡°You¡¯re not getting any meals today. You can eat when I get my thoughts in order.¡± Woo! (How can you treat your dog like this, human!) Beta immediately became stone-faced at this. Bai Yan and Luo Zhu, who were busy inside, finally noticed Bai Qi. ¡°Son, you¡¯re back? Great, we need some materials over here. Here¡¯s the list. Go and buy them for us.¡± Luo Zhu tossed a shopping list to Bai Qi and immediately resumed her research. The design showing on their smart device undoubtedly targeted the Dragon Cub Beast. Bai Qi felt very fortunate that he had given away the Dragon Cub Beast; otherwise, it would have ended up dissected by his parents, right? And also, didn¡¯t the pair even notice that their son was missing for several days? ¡°Schuck, buy according to this list. I¡¯m going to take a nap.¡± Bai Qi tossed the list to Schuck and headed straight to his bedroom. ¡°There¡¯s so much. Are you sure your house can hold all of this, Beast Master?¡± Schuck scanend over the materials on the list, unable to resist expressing his doubts. ¡°Just figure it out yourself, I¡¯m wiped out.¡± Bai Qi yawned. The combined exhaustion of his mind and body made him want to collapse in bed and sleep. As for other things. He could think about those after he woke up. Seeing Bai Qi like this, Schuck didn¡¯t disturb him and promptly connected to the internet to make extensive purchases. ¡°With so much stuff, we need a larger place to set it up.¡± ¡­ ¡°Ahh, I haven¡¯t slept this well in a while.¡± Bai Qi stretched lazily, his face full of satisfaction. It felt so good to take a day off from meditation, sleep studies, and research. ¡°Schuck, what time is it now? Did anyone come looking for me?¡± Bai Qi saw the high-hanging sun outside and asked Schuck. ¡°It is 7 am right now, and no one has come looking for you, Beast Master.¡± Schuck instantly arrived at Bai Qi¡¯s side and added, ¡°Also, I¡¯ve sent all the materials you asked me to buy to the mansion on the outskirts. I¡¯ve already alerted your parents.¡± ¡°Mansion? When did I get a mansion?¡± Bai Qi looked lost, while Schuck promptly pulled up the purchase record. ¡°The materials you asked me to buy took up too much space. There¡¯s simply no room here, so I bought a mansion in the outskirts for you.¡± Schuck calmly replied. Then, without waiting for Bai Qi¡¯s question, he replayed their conversation from yesterday. Bai Qi was silent. Schuck¡¯s foresight had caught him off guard. And after seeing the cost of the mansion, he felt an intense pang in his heart. This money could have bought so many materials¡­ ¡°What a waste, this is such a waste¡­¡± Bai Qi felt greatly distressed, but what¡¯s done was done. There was nothing else to do now. ¡°Forget it, the purchase has been made. Let¡¯s just renovate it well to avoid running to the base for everything.¡± Bai Qi stood up and asked, ¡°By the way, has there been any news from the Twilight Tomb? Has my teacher returned?¡± Schuck shook his head, ¡°President Qin and the others are still at Undead Hill, it seems Bai Chuanqi hasn¡¯t come out yet.¡± Bai Qi understood. Based on what his teacher said, the Twilight Tomb was a product of the Dark Emperor Period dating back over four thousand years. It probably would not be easy to explore. ¡°It¡¯s a pity. If it was not for the Death Round Table, Alpha might have been able to level up again.¡± The third floor was so dense with shadow energy, the following floors¡­ maybe even sleeping there could raise one¡¯s level? With that thought, Bai Qi suddenly asked, ¡°Schuck, did we keep the Soul Charm from the Death Knight?¡± Schuck nodded and projected a hologram of the Soul Charm in front of Bai Qi. ¡°Alchemy¡­ Quite interesting. I wonder why it got banned.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up; his brain filled with a desire to research. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the base and research this. A charm that can create legendary creatures definitely holds research value.¡± Seeing Bai Qi heading back to the base, Schuck sighed, resigned. This family truly is something. They research like mad, one and all. Woo? (Why does this dog feel that you¡¯re barking up the wrong tree? Woo woo¡­ Schuck, you¡¯re even zapping yourself!) ¡­ At the Undead Hill. With the first level control center left by Bai Qi, the investigation work for the Twilight Tomb proceeded smoothly, and the giant tomb that had been sealed for thousands of years was fully exposed to human eyes. At the same time, Bai Heguang also crawled out of the tomb. ¡°Heguang, why did you stay in there so long?¡± President Qin asked. ¡°I checked the first few layers and patched up some gaps, so there was some delay.¡± Bai Heguang gave a brief explanation, and President Qin nodded, asking, ¡°Do we need to send people for further exploration?¡± Bai Heguang paused for a moment, saying, ¡°The first two layers can be opened up to the young Beast Masters of the Undead Department. It is very beneficial for the growth of the beasts. As for the other departments, it¡¯s not a bad idea to use them for practical training.¡± Upon hearing this, President Qin nodded, saying, ¡°I understand. I will arrange for other people to explore, and then make arrangements.¡± Bai Heguang nodded, saying, ¡°I will go back first, and leave the rest to you, President.¡± ¡°Alright, make sure to rest well. There have been a lot of things going on recently.¡± President Qin looked at Bai Heguang, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes. As one of the Federation¡¯s top combat forces, Bai Heguang had to bear even greater responsibilities. Especially with the current busy season, not only Bai Heguang, but also other legends and even the sixth-stage masters, were crushing under pressure. After Bai Heguang left, President Qin turned his head and looked at the Twilight Tomb, with a gleam in his eyes. .The Witch Ghoul¡¯s Great Tomb had a much higher value than Gemini Tower. No, if it could be fully developed, it would be the inheritance of a legendary Undead creature. ¡­ The Secret Realm Base. Bai Qi looked at the blueprints before him with a headache, and pinched his own eyebrows hard. This curse mark appeared similar to the runes, but its internal structure was completely different. While the soul charm appeared simple, it contained much more information than the same type of rune. ¡°Next time I go back to headquarters, I¡¯ll have to check out some books about Alchemy in the Tower of Knowledge.¡± Bai Qi put away the blueprints, temporarily pushing aside the concerns about the soul charm. ¡°It¡¯s been so long, I should go check on the teacher.¡± As Bai Qi left the research room, he saw Alpha leading the Six Sword Servants, or rather, five Sword Servants and a Dark Armor Knight, training on a dark piece of land. Visible waves of Shadow Department Power were being gradually absorbed by them. If there was one big accomplishment from the Twilight Tomb, besides Alpha¡¯s six accessories getting upgraded, it would be the soil that had been soaked with Shadow Department Power. After watching Alpha and the rest for a while, Bai Qi didn¡¯t linger, exiting the Secret Realm Base. With Madam and Mr. Bai conducting research at the manor, Bai Qi¡¯s home returned to its previous state of quiet. However, when Bai Qi came out, there was already a figure standing in the courtyard. If not Bai Heguang, who could it be? ¡°Did you go to study the soul charm?¡± Seeing Bai Qi emerge from the Secret Realm Base, Bai Heguang immediately understood, saying, ¡°Your talent is quite rare in the history of the Federation, being competent in various fields, but it¡¯s better not to be too distracted.¡± ¡°Um, I understand teacher.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head. Studying the charm was indeed quite an energy-consuming task. He had spent the past two days studying it but didn¡¯t make much progress. Well, I¡¯ll study it again after getting the basic Alchemy books. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s reaction, Bai Heguang had a helpless look in his eyes but didn¡¯t say any more. ¡°I¡¯ve fixed the leaks in the first six layers of the Twilight Tomb. The Death Round Table members should not be able to enter anymore. But to be safe, don¡¯t venture into the layers beyond the first three for now.¡± Bai Qi nodded, understanding that it was hard to predict the movements of the Death Round Table. Even if Bai Heguang hadn¡¯t warned him, he wouldn¡¯t venture in recklessly. Looking at the current situation, it¡¯s better to stay at home and remain invincible for now. ¡°By the way, I heard the Wuhou Corporation and the three central corporations are planning to set up a Super God Evolution Research Institute?¡± ¡°Um, yes, Uncle Zhuge thinks that the scale of the Rune Evolution and Armed Evolution Teams is too small and too limiting, so he plans to expand it into a research institute.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, adding, ¡°I originally wanted to reject it, but¡­¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need to reject it.¡± Bai Heguang waved his hand, saying, ¡°There are countless corporations in the Federation, but there are only about ten that can be counted on. The Cao, Sun, and Liu corporations are among them. Collaborating with them will help your future development.¡± ¡°To become a Legendary Beast Master, it¡¯s nearly impossible to rely solely on one person.¡± Bai Qi pondered. Indeed, after Alpha upgraded to King-level, Bai Qi felt that Alpha¡¯s speed of improvement was slowing down. The resources it would require to become a legendary creature were frightening to contemplate. Moreover, he wasn¡¯t just cultivating one Alpha beast. ¡°And, this is just a personal suggestion, you could also consider getting the Jiuli Group involved. Given your parents¡¯ relationship with them, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡± Bai Heguang looked at Bai Qi deeply, saying, ¡°Considering the relationship between the Jiuli Group and the association, it would be very helpful for the development of the Super God Evolution Research Institute.¡± Bai Qi got it. So, this was to tie the association to the research institute¡¯s wagon. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll contact my parents later.¡± Bai Heguang nodded, saying, ¡°In the meantime, I will stay in Gusu City to watch over the Twilight Tomb situation. Since I will be continuing your training, you should move into my house to save time.¡± ¡°Um, teacher, I just bought a manor near your home a few days ago, so I will be moving there.¡± Bai Heguang was silent for a long time before nodding, saying, ¡°Well, then move there.¡± Saying that, Bai Heguang rode on the Jiuyou Darkbird and slowly took off. ¡°I¡¯ll go first. Remember to report to my house on time tomorrow.¡± ¡°Also, young man, don¡¯t indulge in pleasure too much, it¡¯s not good for your future.¡± Bai Qi was dumbfounded, his eyes full of innocence. If I say it was my pet beast who bought it, would you believe me, teacher? Chapter 370 - Chapter 370: Chapter 366: Return to Headquarters Chapter 370: Chapter 366: Return to Headquarters Twilight Tomb. The second floor. Watching the Six Sword Servants devour the soul fire of the Three Corpse Ghost Beast, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s enough training for today.¡± Crunch crunch. (All right, boss.) Alpha, who was standing nearby, nodded and directly summoned the Six Sword Servants to his side. Compared to before, the Six Sword Servants were considerably larger, and their auras had improved significantly. The Twilight Tomb was indeed a treasure trove for leveling up undead creatures. ¡°It¡¯s a pity we can¡¯t continue to explore deeper, otherwise the gains should be substantial.¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue regretfully, took out his Teleportation Rune Stone, and left the Twilight Tomb. ¡°Bai Qi, have you already come out? I thought it would take you longer.¡± Bai Qiucha, who clearly had been waiting outside for a while, was a bit surprised to see Bai Qi emerge. ¡°Cha? Why are you here? Is there something else?¡± Bai Qi was a bit confused, but Bai Qiucha looked helpless and said, ¡°Didn¡¯t you get the message that was sent out last night from headquarters, telling us to go back for the final assessment of our training? You forgot?¡± ¡°I was in the Twilight Tomb; I didn¡¯t get it.¡± Bai Qi took out his phone and saw that there was indeed such a message, which immediately lifted his spirits. ¡°Then what are we waiting for? Let¡¯s rush!¡± He finally would be able to exchange resources. At least one Mythical Level resource¡ªjust thinking about it made him excited. ¡°I knew you¡¯d be like this.¡± Bai Qiucha was no longer surprised by Bai Qi¡¯s behaviour. He pointed to a spaceship next to them and said, ¡°President Qin has already arranged the spaceship for us. She¡¯s just waiting for you.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go! I¡¯m already starving!¡± Bai Qi said, his face full of excitement. He grabbed Bai Qiucha and began to walk towards the spaceship, only to see other Beast Masters who were also here to challenge the Twilight Tomb staring. ¡°Isn¡¯t that Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha? What are they doing arm in arm?¡± ¡°Hey, didn¡¯t you hear? Bai Qi moved in next door to Bai Qiucha. I heard that they¡­ ¡± ¡°Cough cough! That¡¯s too sensational!¡± ¡°What are you thinking? I was going to say they¡¯ve been getting closer because they¡¯ve been training under Bai Chuanqi¡¯s special training, and they live so close.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± ¡­ On the spaceship. Watching the constantly changing landscape outside the window, Bai Qi began to think about the things he needed to handle after they arrived at the headquarters. First was the Green Dragon¡¯s Scales. He would need to seek Nicholas¡¯ opinion. If he approved, Bai Qi would merge it with the bug herbs. Then there were the points to be exchanged. Even though the headquarters hadn¡¯t announced it yet, Bai Qi was sure he could afford at least one Mythical Level resource, though getting two might be a bit problematic. It was also a headache deciding who the resources would go to after the exchange. There was also the matter of alchemy. He didn¡¯t know if Master Lan would permit him to access relevant reading materials. According to Heguang, alchemy seemed to be a taboo, so it might not necessarily be something he would want to pursue. And he almost forgot about the Cowskin Snake. Although he suspected it might be bluffing, it wasn¡¯t an ordinary creature either. He¡¯d better ask Old Lady Fan what she thought of it. ¡°By the way, Cha, where¡¯s our teacher? Has he gone ahead?¡± ¡°Hmm, my dad said he had some things he needed to arrange first, so he left early.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, glanced at a contemplative Bai Qi, and asked, ¡°By the way, Bai Qi, have you decided which of the Six Towers you want to join?¡± ¡°Join the Six Towers? I haven¡¯t thought about it.¡± Bai Qi shrugged. He had asked Heguang this question, but Heguang had told him to decide on his own, leaving him in quite a quandary. The Tower of Knowledge was full of information that would be useful for both his research and creature cultivation. The Holy Relic Tower was rich in resources. With the Material Atlas and Skill Atlas of Evolution Egg, he would likely be able to upgrade all of his creatures¡¯ skills to Transcendent Skills. The Tower of Competition was unmatched when it came to combat experience. Bai Qi was confident that his creatures would easily outperform others of the same level in real battles, and fighting creatures of higher levels was also possible. As for the Schizonepeta Tower and the Moon Night Tower, one managed punishments and the other managed treatment, neither of which interested Bai Qi. The Judgment Tower, the core of the Beast Master Association¡¯s power, was not something Bai Qi felt he had the capability to meddle with. He didn¡¯t even have to think about that one. ¡°Which one do you want to go to, Cha?¡± Bai Qi asked Bai Qiucha in return. ¡°Me? If I can, I¡¯d rather not join any of the Six Towers for the time being.¡± Bai Qiucha shook his head and said, ¡°My methods of advancement are different from ordinary people. All I need to do is diligently cultivate according to the process. Joining the Six Towers would take up my time, and it wouldn¡¯t be worth it.¡± Oh shoot, he nearly forgot that she only needs to remember her main account¡¯s password. He was so envious. Bai Qi clicked his tongue. Maybe he should just not join any tower at all? Anyway, he would be sent on errands no matter where he was. He might as well stay in Gusu City and be sent on errands by President Qin, which would certainly be much more comfortable than being inside one of the Six Towers. Well, that was settled. ¡°Uh, we seem to be almost there.¡± Bai Qiucha looked out the window at the Six Towers gradually coming into view and said. ¡°That was fast.¡± Bai Qi nodded, a glimmer of anticipation flashing in his eyes. I¡¯m coming, resources! ¡­ Beast Master Association Headquarters. Assembly Hall. The assembly hall, quiet for several months, once again became bustling today. Beast Masters who had been dispatched to various locations for the third stage of training were returning one after another. Compared to their former youthful folly, they clearly appeared more mature and steady after this period of training. They might have been learning and improving in various positions over the past few months, having been roughed up by society, and naturally they no longer thought so highly of themselves as before. Of course, there were exceptions. ¡°Gu Shan, you jerk, why haven¡¯t you been answering my calls for months? Are you itching for a beating?¡± Zhou Yan was visibly upset, and suddenly exerted force on Gu Shan¡¯s neck. Caught off guard, Gu Shan could not resist, his eyes rolled back ¨C he was about to pass out any moment. ¡°Hey, Zhou Yan, if you don¡¯t let go, Gu Shan might cease to exist,¡± Xiao Yuan looked on helplessly and said, ¡°We haven¡¯t seen each other for a while. You don¡¯t have to be so brutal as soon as we meet.¡± ¡°Humph, he shouldn¡¯t dare to ignore my messages.¡± Zhou Yan snorted coldly but finally released her arm. Now Gu Shan was finally able to catch his breath, gasping for air with all his might. ¡°Sister Yan, you are becoming more and more violent. I don¡¯t think Gu Shan is going to have easy days in the future.¡± Bai Yuxiao walked over from the side, and looking at Gu Shan who was still pale-faced, he couldn¡¯t help but taunt him, ¡°Gu Shan spent the past few months intensely training. He¡¯s advanced to the Four Stage Beast Master. His phone and everything, my father confiscated a long time ago.¡± Hearing this, Zhou Yan¡¯s expression became slightly better. ¡°Gu Shan, you¡¯re a Four Stage Beast Master now? Your progress is not slow.¡± Xiao Yuan was slightly taken aback by the news. As a Four Stage Beast Master, with dual talent and eight pets, Gu Shan was starting to rise. ¡°Tower Master Bai has taken good care of me, so I improved faster than before.¡± Gu Shan was somewhat embarrassed when he saw everyone looking at him. ¡°Theoretically speaking, dual talent is harder to improve than single talent. You don¡¯t need to be so humble.¡± ¡°Damn, Qing¡¯er when did you come out? I didn¡¯t hear a thing.¡± The sudden voice startled Zhou Yan. As soon as she saw it was Lu Qing, she couldn¡¯t help but complain. ¡°I¡¯ve been here for a while now. You just haven¡¯t noticed me.¡± Lu Qing pushed her glasses up and glanced at the five Rune Marks on Zhou Yan¡¯s hand, ¡°As a Fifth Stage Beastmaster, you need to improve your alertness.¡± ¡°Qing¡¯er¡­.¡± Zhou Yan covered her face and sighed. Then she noticed that Lu Qing had also advanced to the Fifth Stage and couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°Qing¡¯er, you¡¯re at the Fifth Stage as well? Weren¡¯t you always buried in books in the Tower of Knowledge?¡± ¡°Does reading books have anything to do with leveling up?¡± Lu Qing shook the book in her hand, ¡°You should consider reading a few more books with me. It would be very beneficial for your future development.¡± ¡°No, I can¡¯t handle that.¡± Zhou Yan instantly refused, ¡°If you want to read books, you should go find Li Mu. He will definitely be willing to read with you.¡± Lu Qing stayed silent, while Xiao Yuan scanned the crowd, asking, ¡°By the way, have any of you seen Cha and Bai Qi?¡± ¡°No, but those two are returning from Gusu City. They should be coming over together.¡± Zhou Yan shook her head, a flash of fighting spirit in her eyes. ¡°I¡¯ve leveled up to the Fifth Stage as well. I can use those two to practice. Oh, can we still use the score battles?¡± ¡°You really are¡­ ¡± Xiao Yuan smiled helplessly, while Li Mu suddenly spoke up, ¡°They¡¯ve arrived.¡± Everyone looked in the direction he indicated and saw Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha descending from the sky on the Bone Dragon. ¡°Everyone, long time no¡­What the? Sister Zhou, why are you attacking me?!¡± Bai Qi jumped off the Bone Dragon and was about to greet everyone, but when he saw Zhou Yan suddenly charge at him, he quickly dodged. ¡°Nothing much, I just want to see if you have become complacent.¡± Zhou Yan landed on her feet, pointed at Bai Qi, and exclaimed, ¡°Bai Qi, I challenge you to take revenge for the humiliations of the score battles and to get back the points I lost!¡± Bai Qi sighed in disbelief, yet Zhou Yan was still as eager for a fight as ever. Had she not realized that the score battles had ended after the second round? ¡°Sister Yan, the score battles have ended. You won¡¯t get any points even if you win, and also¡­¡± Bai Qiucha started to speak but stopped, pondering for a moment before changing her words, ¡°Also, the final meeting is about to start. Starting a fight now, aren¡¯t you afraid Instructor Leng will¡­.¡± ¡°Ahem, when you put it like that, it seems true.¡± Upon hearing the name Instructor Leng Feifei, Zhou Yan instantly got hesitant, then glared fiercely at Bai Qi and said, ¡°I¡¯ll challenge you after the meeting is over. You must not run away, Bai Qi!¡± ¡°Uh, alright.¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly. He really didn¡¯t want to fight, but given her temper, he had no choice but to accept. Chapter 371 - Chapter 371: Chapter 367: Dark Schemes! There Must Be Dark Schemes! Chapter 371: Chapter 367: Dark Schemes! There Must Be Dark Schemes! Seeing that Bai Qi had accepted his challenge, Zhou Yan no longer pursued the matter. He turned to Bai Qiucha, saying, ¡°Cha, have you been neglecting your training recently? I heard from the instructor that you seem to only be studying at school.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, saying, ¡°Well, because I¡¯m primarily a student, what else should I be doing if not studying at the school?¡± ¡°Well, um¡­ what you said makes me feel somewhat embarrassed.¡± Hearing Bai Qiucha¡¯s words, Bai Qi awkwardly scratched his head. As a student at Star Mechanics Academy, ever since he became a Beast Master, it seemed that he had hardly attended classes. This included his most recent return to school, where he appeared to have spent more time running around than studying. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t we consider Bai Qi as something other than a regular student? After all, it¡¯s the first time I¡¯ve heard of someone serving as both a teacher and a student simultaneously.¡± Xiao Yuan chuckled, ¡°Lately, you¡¯ve been quite the hot topic in the Federation. With your Spirit-Control Orb, your Rune Tier 2 evolution, your armament evolution¡­ even the revival of the ancient species hasn¡¯t managed to overshadow you.¡± Bai Qi let out a reluctant sigh, ¡°It¡¯s just a bit of good luck, there¡¯s no need to exaggerate.¡± ¡°By the way, speaking of the ancient species, who here has managed to contract with one? I heard that the Jiuli Group has already started offering contracts.¡± Mentioning the ancient species shifted everyone¡¯s attention. Everyone burst into questions. ¡°I managed to contract one. It¡¯s a king-level fossilized Thorn Dragon,¡± Li Mu raised his right hand and said. ¡°Li Mu? Since when did you make a contract? Why didn¡¯t you tell me? I wanted one too, waaa¡­¡± Zhou Yan looked entirely shocked. He grabbed the collar of Li Mu¡¯s clothes, asking. ¡°Yesterday. Zhou Yan, you¡¯ve already contracted your fifth beast, haven¡¯t you?¡± Li Mu replied in a lukewarm manner, then unconsciously turned his gaze towards Bai Qi. He wondered if his King-level ancient species could stand a chance against Bai Qi. ¡°Ugh, I blame the Jiuli Group. Announcing the revival of the ancient species after I¡¯d already made my contracts, how irritating.¡± Zhou Yan clenched his fist in vexation, while Lu Qing pushed up his glasses, saying, ¡°The majority of the ancient species that have been announced so far are at king-level; none of them are low tier. However, the evolution method of the ancient species is still unclear. Contracting one is risky and there¡¯s no need to be so regretful.¡± Upon hearing Lu Qing¡¯s words, Zhou Yan felt somewhat relieved. ¡°Bai Qi, after this meeting is over, could I have a match with you?¡± Gu Shan looked at the Rune Mark on Bai Qi¡¯s hand and, after some hesitation, challenged Bai Qi. ¡°Another challenge?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head. Gu Shan was just like Zhou Yan, is it because he spent too much time in the Tower of Competition? Without some rankings or points at stake, it was kind of pointless. ¡°Yes, I want to see the difference between us.¡± Gu Shan nodded. To catch up to Bai Qi, his training for the last three months had been extra diligent, eventually elevating him to the Four Stage Beast Master. Even though he was still one step behind Bai Qi, he had to try. ¡°In that case, I¡¯d like to challenge you too.¡± Hearing this, Li Mu also challenged Bai Qi. It seemed like he¡¯d been hesitating about this for a while. ¡°You guys¡­really¡­¡± Seeing the determined look of the two, Bai Yuxiao couldn¡¯t help but smack his lips. Challenging this freak, not to mention he was only up to Four Stage now, even if he was at the same stage as Bai Qi, he would not challenge him. After being beaten so brutally last time, he wasn¡¯t interested in a rematch. ¡°Alright, all the instructors should be here by now. Let¡¯s go to the assembly hall and wait. We can catch up after the summary meeting, as we won¡¯t have many opportunities to gather like this soon,¡± Xiao Yuan suggested. Upon hearing this, Gu Shan and the others stopped pressing Bai Qi, who finally sighed in relief. ¡°Thank you.¡± Bai Qi gratefully glanced at Xiao Yuan, whereupon a wicked grin appeared on Xiao Yuan¡¯s face, ¡°However, remember to include me in the challenges after the meeting.¡± It seemed like all these people were here for revenge¡­ Bai Qi covered his face with a sigh, feeling somewhat harassed. He had intended to find Nicholas as soon as the meeting was over to ask about the Green Dragon¡¯s Scales, but considering things, it seemed like he wouldn¡¯t be able to leave. ¡°Are you brats going to get over here and assemble, or what!¡± Jst then, Instructor Leng¡¯s roaring echoed from the assembly hall. Zhou Yan, who¡¯d been planning to warn Bai Qi about getting there first no matter what, suddenly shivered and instinctively ran towards the assembly hall. Seeing this, Bai Qi felt as if he¡¯d been relieved of a heavy burden. He quickened his steps towards the assembly hall, fearing that the others would cause further trouble. Their aggressive behavior was too much. One of these days, he should get Beta to discuss Buddhism with them. One by one, they entered the assembly hall where all the instructors, including Instructor Leng, Zhang Shan, and Luo Xiang, were present. However, the main focus of the students were the Six Tower Masters, who had only appeared when the actual training began. Today was their last chance to join the Six Towers. Soon, all the training students from across the Federation arrived. Instructor Leng then stood up, her gaze sweeping over the gathered students. ¡°First of all, congratulations to you all for successfully completing the third stage of training. I believe you all have gained a great deal.¡± As soon as Leng Feifei said this, the students below all nodded in agreement. Although the third stage didn¡¯t provide them with specific theories or practical teaching like the previous two stages, the place assigned to them to study was chosen based on their own abilities and characteristics. It was the best place for them to develop, so they actually gained quite a lot. Except for any surprises, they were all going to choose their future development direction based on the training of this third stage. Looking at everyone¡¯s reactions, Leng Feifei nodded in satisfaction, continuing, ¡°Starting today, you will officially enter society as graduates of our Beast Master Association¡¯s group training program. So, little guys, remember to show your best.¡± ¡°However, before that, I need to announce the top ten outstanding students of this sponsorship training.¡± As she spoke, Leng Feifei pressed a button and a huge screen descended from above. The screen displayed a blank leaderboard. Apart from the rankings from 1 to 10, list column was completely empty. But soon, a name appeared in the tenth place. ¡°Li Xiao? Does he only get tenth place?¡± Like Xiao Yuan and others, Li Xiao was already a Four Stage Beast Master when he joined the training. Although he wasn¡¯t as dazzling as Bai Qi and others, his overall performance was pretty good. It was unexpected that he only got tenth place. ¡°It¡¯s over, it¡¯s over. If even Li Xiao only got tenth place, I won¡¯t get a rank. I¡¯ll get beaten up when I go back.¡± Seeing this, Bai Yuxiao couldn¡¯t help but look grim. Bai Tongchen had given him a task, not only to graduate successfully but also to make it into the top ten. Then, the names of the ninth and the eight places also appeared in succession. They were Ran Xu and Qiao Li, who used to be Three-stage Beast Masters. ¡°No need to panic, Yuxiao. You might be ranked higher than them.¡± Zhou Yan reassured him after seeing this, but Bai Yuxiao ignored him. After seeing the name of the seventh-place on the screen, his initial despair was immediately replaced by boundless excitement. ¡°Oh, my God! I¡¯m actually in seventh place!¡± ¡°All students below, stay quiet!¡± Bai Yuxiao couldn¡¯t control his voice, and all the students turned their heads to look at him. Sitting at the top, Bai Tongchen immediately criticized him, but he couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°Tongchen, don¡¯t be so harsh on your child. Yuxiao is not one who can be tied down too much.¡± Zhao Futu saw this and couldn¡¯t help but smile and advise him. ¡°Chairman, it¡¯s not that you don¡¯t know this kid. He acts like a monkey most of the time. If I didn¡¯t discipline him, who knows where he would be right now.¡± Bai Tongchen waved his hand and said, ¡°Only seventh place, looks like I¡¯ll have to increase his training.¡± Zhao Futu laughed and continued to watch the screen. ¡°Sixth place, Gu Shan.¡± Seeing the name appearing on the screen again, the hall instantly became noisy. But the students who stayed at headquarters were not surprised at all. They all had seen Gu Shan¡¯s effort after joining the Tower of Competition. As Gu Shan¡¯s level increased, his dual talent ¡ª Beast Control Space Enhancement and Elemental Resonance ¡ª also started to show its fangs. Even without considering these, as one of only two Second Stage Beast Masters who participated in training, Gu Shan¡¯s progress could not be considered slow. ¡°Wow¡­ as expected, the progress of a dual talent user is definitely not slow when someone guides them.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly at the sight. With Gu Shan¡¯s dual talent combination, as his level gradually increased, his advantage would get bigger and bigger. After all, neither the number of beasts nor the terrifying attack power brought by Elemental Resonance could be compared by the average Beast Master. Bai Qi suddenly felt a little sympathy for him. With so many beasts required, the resources Gu Shan had to consume were quite substantial. Bai Qi smacked his lips and continued to look at the list in front of him. ¡°Fifth place, Li Mu.¡± ¡°Fourth place, Lu Qing.¡± ¡°Third place, Xiao Yuan.¡± ¡°Second place, Bai Qiucha.¡± ¡°First place¡­¡± Leng Feifei paused for a moment, looked at Bai Qi, and continued, ¡°Bai Qi!¡± ¡°How is that possible, I didn¡¯t even make the list! It¡¯s definitely corrupt!¡± Seeing the list announced by Leng Feifei, Zhou Yan had a look of disbelief on his face. He didn¡¯t notice the terrifying look Instructor Leng had on the podium. ¡°It¡¯s normal. To get into the top ten, you need to at least pass the theoretical course. As far as I know, you failed several courses.¡± Lu Qing adjusted her glasses and said, ¡°Also, this list seems to have been arranged by Instructor Leng.¡± ¡°It was arranged by the teacher?¡± Zhou Yan suddenly jolted up, feeling the terrifying killing intent coming from the side, he swallowed hard. It felt like he was certain to die¡­ ¡°The assessment of this list is not purely based on the level, your growth and daily performance are all reflected in it. If you have any objections, you can consult me afterwards.¡± Leng Feifei withdrew her gaze, turned to look at Zhao Futu, who only then slowly stood up and walked to the podium, saying, ¡°Actually, you shouldn¡¯t be so hung up on this list. To evaluate a Beast Master, we need to look at his final achievements. I believe that everyone here will certainly grow to become the backbone of the association, and even the Federation in the future.¡± Hearing Zhao Futu¡¯s words, the students who didn¡¯t make it to the list felt much better. After all, being able to participate and complete the training showed that they were among the best of the best. As for people like Bai Qi, they were just freaks, not worth comparing themselves to. On the other hand, even Zhou Yan didn¡¯t make it to the list, so it was normal for them not to be listed. Chapter 372 - Chapter 372: Chapter 368: How can such a thing be forced! Chapter 372: Chapter 368: How can such a thing be forced! Zhao Futu¡¯s words greatly eased the students¡¯ emotions, immediately lightening the atmosphere in the hall. Most of the people began to look forward to the future. ¡°However, since we have drawn up a list of the top ten, we naturally can¡¯t just leave it at that.¡± Zhao Futu¡¯s tone changed, ¡°In order to give all of you better opportunities, these top ten have the right to freely choose one of the Six Towers to join, which none of us Six Tower Masters will refuse.¡± As soon as this was said, there was an uproar in the hall, with students looking enviously at these top ten. Although it was expected, there was still a little jealousy in their hearts when they heard Zhao Futu say it. ¡°So, those who made the top ten have the right to choose!¡± Ran Xu and Qiao Li exchanged a glance, both seeing joy in each other¡¯s eyes. Joining the Six Towers, their future was absolutely bright. ¡°So, let¡¯s start with Li Xiao, who ranks tenth.¡± Zhao Futu looked at Li Xiao, who seemed to have considered it early on and silently went to the Schizonepeta Tower area. ¡°He actually chose the Schizonepeta Tower? Hmm, is every tower like Zhang Shan, a bottle of dull gourd?¡± Bai Qi seemed to understand, then saw Ran Xu and Qiao Li both move to the Holy Relic Tower. Their family situation was average, joining the Holy Relic Tower could solve their resource scarcity problem for cultivation, a move definitely worthy of being called the correct choice. As for Gu Shan, ranked sixth, he had long accepted Bai Tongchen¡¯s invitation, and thus was in the Tower of Competition area along with Bai Yuxiao. Li Mu, on the other hand, quickly walked to the Tower of Knowledge. Li Mu¡¯s talent was Breaking the Void, he would inevitably explore mysterious areas in the future, so the Tower of Knowledge was naturally the best choice. As for whether there were any other reasons, they were clear to the discerning eye. ¡°Qing¡¯er, you might as well just agree to Li Mu, boys as devoted as him are not common nowadays.¡± Zhou Yan immediately had a mischievous smile on her face as she saw this, nudging Lu Qing with her elbow, she suggested. ¡°You better just handle Gu Shan first.¡± Lu Qing, without turning her head, took the book in her hand and went up to the Tower of Knowledge. ¡°Who¡­ who said Gu Shan is mine, don¡¯t talk nonsense!¡± Zhou Yan¡¯s face turned red, she hurriedly explained, making Xiao Yuan shake his head with a chuckle. Although it was quite surprising, the relationship between Zhou Yan and Gu Shan had always been pretty clear to them. ¡°Bai Qi, have you thought about where to join?¡± Xiao Yuan slowly stood up and said to Bai Qi beside him, ¡°If you haven¡¯t decided, maybe consider our Moon Night Tower.¡± ¡°Uh, I will consider it.¡± Bai Qi nodded, looking thoughtfully at the six tower masters on the stage. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s reaction, Xiao Yuan didn¡¯t say more and took his place at the Moon Night Tower. At this point, of the Six Towers, only the Tower of Decision was left unchosen. ¡°Just two people left, Bai Qiucha and Bai Qi, I wonder what choices they will make.¡± ¡°Hey, isn¡¯t it obvious? With talents like Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha, it¡¯s inappropriate for them to join any tower. Only by joining the Tower of Decision can they be accepted by other tower masters.¡± ¡°Makes sense but that¡¯s good too. Otherwise, with their talents, whatever tower they joined would receive a major boost.¡± The crowd turned their eyes to Bai Qiucha and Bai Qi, full of anticipation for their choices. They waited for a long time, but neither Bai Qiucha nor Bai Qi made any move. ¡°Bai Qiucha, Bai Qi, please make your choices.¡± Leng Feifei knew what was going on, but she still asked. ¡°Sorry, I choose to give up.¡± Bai Qiucha shook her head, refusing to join the Six Towers. The Six Tower Masters seemed to have anticipated this, their faces showing no surprise. Resources, experience, guidance¡­ These things weren¡¯t of great use to Bai Qiucha. What she needed to do now was to quickly enhance her bond with the Skeleton Dragon and become a Legend as soon as possible. There really wasn¡¯t much significance in her joining the Six Towers. After all, the Bai Family was itself an old family of the Federation, whether she joined or not would not affect Bai Qiucha¡¯s membership there. However, others did not find it so easy to accept. ¡°Bloody hell, Bai Qiucha actually refused! Is it so awesome to have a legendary dad?!¡± ¡°Are you stupid? The Bai family has always been part of the Federation, not like us.¡± ¡°I know, it¡¯s just a bit heart-wrenching.¡± ¡°Tsk, I wonder if they could let this spot slide to the next in line.¡± The crowd chattered, but the atmosphere in the hall exploded when they heard Bai Qi¡¯s answer. ¡°Sorry, I also abstain.¡± Bai Qi stood up somewhat sadly, declaring his choice. If possible, he would love to join all six towers, reap the benefits sixfold, even the very thought of it was beautiful. Just such a mess, not to mention whether he could pull it off or not, the Six Tower Masters were likely to chop him up first. ¡°Bai Qi, are you sure?¡± Leng Feifei looked deeply at Bai Qi, ¡°If you miss this, there may not be another opportunity in the future.¡± Hearing Leng Feifei¡¯s words, Bai Qi hesitated for a moment, then nodded, ¡°That¡¯s right, I choose¡­¡± As he spoke, Bai Qi suddenly felt the air around him grow extremely heavy, making it impossible for him to speak. No, it seemed his voice simply couldn¡¯t reach outward. What the hell, was the Association¡¯s headquarters haunted, and he was being trapped in a ghost-maze? At that moment, he saw Zhao Futu grinning weirdly at him, soon after he announced. ¡°As the first-place winner of this training camp, after discussion among the Six Tower Masters, we have decided that Bai Qi will join the Tower of Decision.¡± ¡°Bai Qi, do you agree?¡± Hearing this, everyone turned to look at Bai Qi. As soon as Bai Qi had rejected joining any one of the Six Towers, Zhao Futu immediately announced that he would directly recruit Bai Qi into the Tower of Decision. This turn of events was startlingly fast, and no one knew how Bai Qi would respond. Hearing Zhao Futu¡¯s words, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twitched uncontrollably. He tried to speak, but the space around him was sealed off, making it impossible for him to make a sound. All he could do was gesticulate wildly, trying to express his opinion. How could they force him into this! They could at least try to persuade him a little! ¡°Alright, since everyone has made their choices, we are ending this debriefing meeting here.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s state, Zhao Futu just smiled faintly, ended the debriefing, and said, ¡°We have transferred your points into your badges. You can trade them for whatever resources you need.¡± ¡°Not specifically limited to the Holy Relic Tower, you can make use of your badges in the other towers as well.¡± Upon hearing this, everyone¡¯s eyes lit up. They eagerly checked their badges, completely failing to notice that Zhao Futu and Bai Qi had suddenly disappeared from the reception hall. ¡°We should go too.¡± Bai Tongchen, grabbing Gu Shan and Bai Yuxiao, left without a backward glance, and the other Tower Masters also took their new members and departed quietly. The debriefing may have ended, but each of the Six Towers still had their own initiation ceremonies to conduct. ¡­ Tower of Decision. Bai Qi, who had been forcibly transferred there, shook his head and looked at the smiling Zhao Futu in front of him with a sigh of resignation. ¡°Mr. Chairman, it¡¯s not fair to rush me into this, I¡¯m just not up for it.¡± ¡°Really? I beg to differ.¡± Zhao Futu shook his head, a playful look flitting across his face which did not match his age or status. ¡°I am quite proud to have pulled the future dean of the Super God Evolution Research Institute into my Tower of Decision.¡± ¡°Mr. Chairman, could you please stop messing around¡­¡± Bai Qi frowned bitterly. Maybe that title meant something impressive to others, but in the face of Zhao Futu, chairman of the Association, it was no different from being just another stranger on the street. ¡°I¡¯m not messing with you, I really value your research institute.¡± Zhao Futu¡¯s expression grew serious, ¡°The Jiuli Group has contacted me. I have agreed to their request for collaboration. They will be sending people to join your research institute shortly.¡± ¡°With the joint effort of the Five Consortiums, as well as the support of the Thirteenth Bureau and the Association, the Super God Evolution Research Institute may come to be a crucial turning point in the dynamics between the Federation and the tribes.¡± ¡°As for having you join the Tower of Decision, it wasn¡¯t solely my decision.¡± With that, Zhao Futu nodded at something off to one side. Following his gaze, Bai Qi was shocked to discover Bai Heguang leaning against a wall, silently watching him. ¡°Master?¡± Bai Qi stared in utter disbelief. Knowing what his master was normally like, why would he suddenly throw him into the Tower of Decision? ¡°Having you join the Tower of Decision was the chairman¡¯s decision. I originally planned to refuse, but considering your recent experiences, I decided to consent after all.¡± Bai Heguang walked up to Bai Qi and said, ¡°We haven¡¯t been able to track the whereabouts of the Death Round Table yet, and I can¡¯t be with you all the time. To ensure that the Death Round Table doesn¡¯t pose a threat to you, I asked the chairman for a legendary bodyguard on your behalf.¡± ¡°A legend? A bodyguard? Are you sure you guys aren¡¯t joking?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes widened, clearly finding it hard to accept. Getting a legend to act as a bodyguard, was the Association really that extravagant now? ¡°Ha ha¡­ Don¡¯t be so shocked, considering your recent contributions to the Federation, if you were in the Thirteenth Bureau, they would probably already have a bunch of people watching over you.¡± Zhao Futu laughed heartily, ¡°The Association doesn¡¯t restrict people¡¯s actions like that, but the Death Round Table is a special case. So, I agreed to Heguang¡¯s request.¡± ¡°As for joining the Tower of Decision, it can be seen as a reasonably justified explanation for assigning you a bodyguard.¡± ¡°After all, according to the Association¡¯s regulations, before members of the Tower of Decision are capable of protecting themselves, we must arrange bodyguards for them whenever they go out.¡± After hearing Zhao Futu¡¯s explanation, Bai Qi finally understood. The Death Round Table, being unpredictable and popping up unexpectedly, was indeed a dangerous threat. A legendary bodyguard might not guarantee absolute victory in every situation, but it should be enough to safeguard him. However, having a stranger constantly by his side, especially one who kept watch over him at all times, Bai Qi found it quite oppressive. ¡°Um, chairman, master, I have an idea, what do you think about it?¡± Chapter 373 - Chapter 373: Chapter 369: The Third King-level Chapter 373: Chapter 369: The Third King-level ¡°Have me as a bodyguard?¡± Nicholas¡¯ eyes lit up, saying, ¡°If it¡¯s to protect Bai Qi, then I am certainly willing!¡± ¡°In that case, it would be the best.¡± Zhao Futu nodded in satisfaction, turning to Bai Qi and said, ¡°I was originally wondering about which legend to assign to protect you, Bai Qi. You have solved a difficult problem for me again.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head at these words. It was a decision made out of desperation. Since he had to have a legend by his side, was there a better choice than having Nicholas with him? ¡°Now that the issue of the bodyguard has been resolved, Heguang, is there anything else you need to remind Bai Qi of?¡± Shaking his head, Bai Heguang replied, ¡°Although Nicholas is not an old legend, he is, after all, a legendary giant dragon. Unless the Death Round Table sends two legends, they wouldn¡¯t be able to harm Bai Qi.¡± However, we should hasten our efforts to eliminate this organization. ¡°So, we will go back first. Being apart for so long, I suppose you and Lord Nicholas must have a lot to discuss.¡± Zhao Futu bowed to Nicholas and turned around to leave. ¡°Now that you have joined the Tower of Decision, you also need to take up some of the association¡¯s tasks. Don¡¯t forget to return to the Tower of Decision once your matters here are settled.¡± Having been reminded by Bai Heguang, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help expressing his reluctance. Nevertheless, he reluctantly agreed. After the two left, Nicholas also let out a sigh of relief. Then, he looked at Bai Qi with a somewhat resentful expression. ¡°Bai Qi, didn¡¯t you promise to visit me often? It¡¯s been three months, and you haven¡¯t come back once.¡± ¡°Achoo¡­ Wasn¡¯t I busy with schoolwork and unable to spare the time?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head. Wasn¡¯t three months for a giant dragon just a brief nap? It seemed that Nicholas had been absent from Old Lady Fan for a while. ¡°By the way, there¡¯s something I wanted to consult you about.¡± He pulled out the Green Dragon¡¯s Scales and said, ¡°I want to integrate the Green Dragon¡¯s Scales into my pet, but since it¡¯s your mother¡¯s, so¡­¡± ¡°So that¡¯s it.¡± Nicholas suddenly realized and said, ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you last time? This is a gift from me, you can do whatever you please.¡± Hearing Nicholas¡¯ words, a smile appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face. ¡°So who do you plan to use it on? Delta? Can he evolve stably now?¡± Nicholas curiosity brought him closer to Bai Qi. His eyes were filled with anticipation. ¡°It¡¯s not Delta, but another one.¡± Having said that, Bai Qi summoned the Bug Herb. ¡°What is this? A bug? No, why do I feel it looks like a tree? And somewhat like the sun?¡± As soon as Bug Herb appeared, Nicholas detected the special aura carried by its twin species. He curiously leaned in for a closer look. ¡°This is Epsilon, my fifth pet. As for the sun and tree you mentioned, they are probably influenced by its double bloodline.¡± Bai Qi briefly introduced and was about to introduce Bug Herb to Nicholas. However, he noticed that Bug Herb was shivering already. ¡°Lea-lea-leader, surely I must be dreaming! Is that a giant dragon eyeballing me?¡± Just when it was summoned and before it had a chance to observe the surroundings, Bug Herb found a pair of enormous jade-green eyes right in front of it. Despite Nicholas¡¯ intentional suppression, it could still clearly feel his overwhelming dragon¡¯s aura. ¡°Yes, Nicholas is the legendary green dragon.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Even though they had not seen each other in three months, Nicholas had grown a lot, and his aura had become even more fierce. Even amongst the legendary creatures, creatures with bloodline inheritance, such as giant dragons, truly held the advantage. ¡°It really is a green dragon¡­¡± The Bug Herb shivered. The admiration that the Dream Vine had for the green dragon, as the representative of the power of nature, couldn¡¯t help but reveal itself. But it was quickly suppressed by the bloodline of the Sun Beetle. This contradictory feeling made Bug Herb quite uncomfortable. Fortunately, Nicholas quickly noticed Bug Herb¡¯s problem and immediately retracted his aura. He pointed at Bug Herb and said, ¡°Bai Qi, are you planning to use the Green Dragon¡¯s Scales on it?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°The compatibility between the Green Dragon¡¯s Scales and the Bug Herb is the highest. It should result in a significant improvement, and it might even inherit the bloodline of the Green Dragon.¡± According to the Material Atlas, there was a certain probability of obtaining Green Dragon¡¯s bloodline by using Green Dragon¡¯s Scales. The only question was whether it would conflict with the bloodline of the Sun Beetle. ¡°Green Dragon¡¯s bloodline? What are we waiting for? Go ahead and use it!¡± Upon hearing these words from Bai Qi, Nicholas was immediately energized. He urged Bai Qi to proceed directly. After thinking for a moment, he added, ¡°Would one scale suffice? If not, I have more here. If all else fails, I am willing to shed more blood¡­¡± ¡°Ahem, the scale would do, but we can consider using dragon¡¯s blood.¡± Bai Qi laughed upon seeing this. These weren¡¯t just any scales, they were the Green Dragon¡¯s Scales. With Nicholas¡¯s size, if he randomly peeled off two scales, they would have mythical resources in abundance. But the Dragon¡¯s Blood might actually be useful. Bloodline; how could it work without the blood? With that thought, Bai Qi directly ordered Bug Herb to construct a bathtub-like structure around them with its vines. He threw the Green Dragon¡¯s Scales into the tub, then turned to look at Nicholas. Nicholas made no fuss and directly bit his fingers, dropping a drop of jade-green fresh blood into the tub. It was just one drop, but considering Bug Herb¡¯s size, it was as if it had been hit by a water balloon. ¡°Bai Qi, your container is too small, use a larger one. I will bleed more.¡± Seeing his fresh blood overflowing, Nicholas was displeased immediately. Bai Qi laughed, saying, ¡°Enough, enough! Any more and Bug Herb will drown.¡± Just as he said this, he activated the Evolution Egg. Thud. Almost simultaneously, Bai Qi¡¯s body weakened and he fell to his knees, while the skillful Nicholas immediately used a Jade Breath to replenish Bai Qi¡¯s vitality. Bai Qi silently poured his strength into the Evolution Egg until the giant platinum egg fully formed before stopping the process. Such a large exertion of energy in one shot, there must have been significant changes, at least a Transcendent Skill had been developed. Perhaps it might even be a direct upgrade all the way to King-level! ¡°How is it? How is it? Bai Qi, was it successful?¡± Sighting the formation of the Platinum Egg, Nicholas instantly became elated, repeatedly questioning. ¡°The evolution has definitely occurred, whether there is the Green Dragon Bloodline or not depends on fate.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders and sat cross-legged to meditate. It had been a long time since the Evolution Egg had drained so much of his strength. He took advantage of this time to boost his vitality and spirit power hoping to ascend to the Six Stage Beast Master sooner. He always felt so weak without reaching the sixth stage. ¡°Alright.¡± Seeing Bai Qi ignoring him, Nicholas let out a helpless sigh and then went to the sides of Platinum Egg. He squatted carefully and waited. The evolution process this time for the Worm Grass took a notably long time. Bai Qi meditated late into the night without seeing any movement in the Platinum Egg. ¡°Is it because it¡¯s a twin species, that¡¯s why it¡¯s taking so much longer?¡± Bai Qi frowned slightly. when Alpha initially evolved to King-level, it only took four to five hours. Husky was even faster and evolved right on site. It¡¯s been well over ten hours and the Worm Grass still hadn¡¯t made it, which really had him worried. ¡°Maybe the excess materials are causing indigestion?¡± ¡°Indigestion? Then lets dig it out and induce vomiting quickly!¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s muttering, Nicholas immediately panicked and readied his dragon claw to break open the Platinum Egg and dig out the Worm Grass. ¡°Stop!¡± Bai Qi instantly wanted to stop him, but saw a crack appear on the Platinum Egg. ¡°I didn¡¯t do it, I hadn¡¯t even touched it.¡± Nicholas instantly held up his claws, looking innocently at Bai Qi when he saw the situation. But Bai Qi had no intentions of blaming him, he rather was expectantly looking at the Platinum Egg. Dragon Might. Even though only a small crack had appeared, Bai Qi clearly sensed an aura similar to Nicholas¡¯s. And the constant stream of information pouring into his mind confirmed it. ¡­ [Skill Name]: Dragon Sleep [Skill Level]: Super [Skill Effect]: As I enter the dream, the world is to fall into deep sleep. ¡­ ¡°Good going there! It¡¯s turned from hypnosis directly into forced sleep! I like it!¡± Bai Qi beamed, Dragons inherently enjoy sleeping, especially for green dragons like Nicholas, it was surprising that the Worm Grass could turn such an ability into a skill, which was truly unexpected. No need to think, it certainly evolved from deep sleep. Next, another burst of information flooded Bai Qi¡¯s mind. ¡­ [Skill Name]: Dream Weaver [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Effect]: A mysterious dragon walks through the dreamland, always weaving the dreams of creatures into his own dreams and remolds them as he wishes. ¡­ ¡°It¡¯s a Transcendent Skill, another Transcendent Skill!¡± Bai Qi punched the air in celebration, it deserved being the scale of a Legendary Giant Dragon, which indeed could deliver a Transcendent Level skill to Worm Grass. It seemed that the dreams of Worm Grass might be able to affect multiple targets now? Thinking of Worm Grass dragging a heap of enemies into a dream and wildly slaughtering them gave me the shivers. ¡°Well, it is very fun to even think about it~¡± Seeing Bai Qi laughing so happily, Nicholas couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Bai Qi, how¡¯s your companion beast? Was the evolution successful?¡± ¡°It must have evolved successfully, but it hasn¡¯t ended yet.¡± Bai Qi nodded and silently awaited the arrival of the next wave of information. Although Dreamweaver is a transcendent skill, it obviously hasn¡¯t formed a force field yet. So, the next must be the Force Field Skill of the Worm Grass. Considering the Green Dragon Scales couldn¡¯t suppress this skill, one could guess what it might be without thinking. Sun Wheel The bloodline inheritance skill from a mythical creature, he wondered what was different about it compared with ordinary Force Field Skills. Chapter 374 - Chapter 374: Chapter 370: Great Sun Dragon Cicada Chapter 374: Chapter 370: Great Sun Dragon Cicada The platinum egg gradually cracked, a majestic and dreamlike aura gradually emanated from the shell, and Bai Qi finally received the last piece of information sent by the worm. [Skill Name]: Great Sun Force Field [Skill Level]: Transcendent (Mythical) [Skill Description]: The Sun Wheel evolves into the Great Sun, the skill unfolds as if the Great Sun descends, where the sunlight shines, either full of vitality or reduced to ashes. Note: The effects are enhanced in sunny environments! ¡­ ¡°So, it did turn the Sun Wheel into a force field skill. But what does this mythical thing mean behind it?¡± Bai Qi looked at the mythical note behind the skill level of the Great Sun Force Field, and he didn¡¯t seem to see anything special just by looking at the skill description. He would have to wait until the worm came out to experiment and see the effect. Crack! Finally, the platinum egg was completely shattered, and a cyan-gold figure drilled out of the smoke and landed on Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder with a whoosh. ¡°Leader, I seem to have evolved!¡± The insect grass shared its joy with Bai Qi in an excited manner, and Bai Qi turned his head to carefully examine it. Compared to its previous golden beetle shape, the insect grass was slightly smaller after evolving, looking a bit like a cicada instead. The shell had turned into cyan-gold, adding a unique beauty, along with the traces of scales, in a shape no different from Nicholas¡¯s dragon scales. Not only that, but the head of the insect grass also had a trend of turning into a dragon head, the two colorful tentacles on both sides of the mouth swayed slightly with the movement of the insect grass. From a distance, it almost looked like a small dragon. ¡°The fact that it can show the characteristics of the dragon bloodline under the repression of the Sun Beetle, a mythical creature, should it be said that it¡¯s truly of a dragon race?¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, placing his hand on the body of the insect grass. [Name]: ??? (Epsilon) [Nature]: Insect (Mythical) Dragon Symbiosis [Bloodline Level]: Low King Level [Growth Level]: Fifth Stage, First Level [Skills]: Great Sun Force Field (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient), Soul Eating (Super Level ¨C Perfect), Absolute Control (Super Level ¨C Proficient), Dream Weaver (Transcendent Skill ¨C Skilled), Dragon Sleep (Super Level ¨C Proficient) [Energy Value]: 38E1100W [Condition]: Can Evolve ¡­ As expected, with the dual assistance of the Green Dragon¡¯s Scales and Dragon¡¯s Blood, the worm did obtain the attribute of the dragon, but the attribute of the plant seemed to disappear. The green dragon represents the power of nature, so it was integrated? While stroking his chin, Bai Qi considered the possibilities. Nicholas on the side, however, could no longer bear it. He directly grabbed the worm off Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder and after carefully examining it, his face changed suddenly. ¡°It¡¯s indeed the aura of our green dragon!¡± Nicholas gently rubbed his head on the insect grass, the rubbing of the dragon scales and cyan-gold shell sparking a series of sparks, which made Bai Qi¡¯s scalp tingle. It seemed that the physical defense of this shell wouldn¡¯t be weak. ¡°Alright, Nicholas, wait a moment. Let me first try Epsilon¡¯s skills.¡± The change in Epsilon was indeed significant. Entering Dreams and Dream Creation directly fused into the Transcendent Skill Dream Weaver. Deep Sleep also became Dragon Sleep. Plus, with the Dragon¡¯s Blood in its veins, it was completely upgraded. Naturally, it needed to be studied carefully. ¡°Want to test skills? Just right, use me!¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Nicholas volunteered. Bai Qi rolled his eyes and summoned the rest of his pets, including Alpha. He wasn¡¯t so bored as to use a legendary creature that was starting to get used to its own power as a target. Awu? (Why does the insect¡¯s aura changed?) As soon as Beta appeared, it smelled a different aura from the insect grass, and Alpha instinctively gripped his long sword. Whether it was the power of the sun or the green dragon¡¯s bloodline, it was a conflict for him, an undead creature. This was a natural reaction. ¡°Guys, I¡¯ve also leveled up to the King level!¡± Seeing the appearance of Alpha and other pets, the worm proudly held up his head and exuded its aura. Finally, it wasn¡¯t the weakest in the team. Kapu, kapu¡­ (Epsilon¡¯s aura, it smells so good, I want to eat¡­) Feeling the aura emitting from the insect grass, Gamma suddenly drooled. The intense hunger made it directly ignore the pressure of the King level and unconsciously jumped towards the insect grass. ¡°Third Brother, please calm down!¡± Seeing Gamma¡¯s behavior of treating him like food, some deep-seated memories surfaced, the insect grass immediately lost its arrogance and chose to beg for mercy without any hesitation. ¡°Because of the Great Sun Force Field and the Power of Nature, did the energy of flesh and blood increase? It¡¯s like being Tang Sanzang for pets.¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help laughing, said, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s first test Epsilon¡¯s new skills.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s command, Gamma reluctantly let the worm go, and the worm immediately flew back to Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder. As expected, it was necessary to be aware of the hierarchy within the team at all time, otherwise, it would be very dangerous. ¡°Epsilon, how about giving Dragon Sleep and Dream Weaver a try first?¡± Bai Qi turned to the bug grass, which immediately got the hint, found a comfortable position to lay down, and quickly fell asleep. ¡°This guy, does he have to fall asleep so fast?¡± Bai Qi grumbled a little, then noticed that although the environment around him hadn¡¯t changed, he was alone. ¡°Am I already in a dream?¡± Bai Qi looked around and then up at the sun above him, saying, ¡°Epsilon, you can come down now.¡± There is no sun in the Green Dragon Secret Realm. ¡°Chief, you¡¯re truly astonishing. Underneath you, I did not think you would notice.¡± The bug grass slowly descended from the sky. Its green-gold body constantly emitted a gentle sunlight that nourished Bai Qi¡¯s soul. Even in the dream, it worked. Was it originally the Sun Beetle¡¯s ability, or thanks to the Power of the Green Dragon Dreamland? Bai Qi enjoyed the sensation, and more figures started to appear in the dreamland. Blup, blup. (Is this place really a dream? The feedback from my senses and the actual scene do not seem any different.) Delta carefully observed the surroundings and shared his opinion. Crunch, crunch. (Gamma smells food. Can eating here fill my stomach?) Gamma wandered curiously, seemingly looking for food. Howl, howl? (Has my dream been pulled over here? It seems I am not in my own dream.) Crack, crack. (This must be Epsilon¡¯s own dream, it¡¯s just connected to our dreams.) Alpha and Beta entered last, quickly analyzing the operation and effect of the Dream Weaver. ¡°But, in actual combat, group dreams should be much better than individual ones. If you handle it well, it¡¯s like a god-level control skill for groups!¡± Bai Qi patted the bug grass with satisfaction. Dragon Sleep for forced sleep, and Dream Weaver for group dreams. Unless there were existences with greater Spirit Power like Alpha and Beta, they could only be toyed with by Epsilon. Crackle, crackle. Suddenly, within Epsilon¡¯s dream, a strain of overstress emerged. The Jade Power gradually tore the sky apart, making the Dreamland World seem on the verge of collapse. ¡°Bloody hell, Epsilon, did you do this?¡± Bai Qi looked astonished at the changing sky. He wanted to ask the bug grass, but found it was in a daze as well. ¡°I didn¡¯t design this scene?¡± In the end, under the wary eyes of the five pets, a massive claw tore through the sky, revealing the terrifying figure behind the green curtain. ¡°So, apart from the Green Dragon, other creatures can also create dreams?¡± Nicholas poked his head out of the gap, curiously studying the dream constructed by the bug grass. After noticing that his arrival made the dream a little unstable, the Jade Power diffused instantly, forcibly stabilizing the dream. ¡°This Jade Power is indeed extraordinary, unfortunately, Epsilon did not comprehend it.¡± Bai Qi looked somewhat regretfully at the bug grass, but noticed that it seemed to be contemplating something, staying motionless as if in a daze. Finally, the Dreamland World completely stabilized, and Nicholas¡¯s huge body also finally squeezed into the dream. Compared to the outside world, Nicholas¡¯s size in the dream looked even bigger, which was closely related to the strength of his soul. However, being able to enter Epsilon¡¯s dream was purely due to the Bloodline Talent of the Green Dragon. Nicholas obviously had a great interest in Epsilon¡¯s Dream Weaver, saying, ¡°This is great, now, even when I dream, I can play with everyone.¡± ¡°Play together?¡± Although said unintentionally, it evoked different thoughts in Bai Qi¡¯s mind. However, before he could comprehend it, he felt dizzy and returned to reality. ¡°Sorry, Chief, I was thinking about something and forgot to maintain the dream.¡± Epsilon looked at Bai Qi somewhat embarrassedly, but Bai Qi didn¡¯t mind, saying, ¡°It¡¯s okay, let¡¯s try out your force field skill.¡± Epsilon nodded, flapped his wings, and flew high into the sky. In a flash, brilliant golden light radiated out, and Epsilon transformed into a little sun, illuminating the Green Dragon Secret Realm. The plants within the Green Dragon Secret Realm began to grow slowly under the sunlight, and even Bai Qi and the other pets felt their bodies growing energetic. Well, excluding Alpha and Jerry. ¡°This could be quite good supportive skill, it¡¯s like a big buff. But I don¡¯t know how its offensive capability is.¡± Looking at the increasingly bright sun overhead, Bai Qi gradually felt some heat, and Nicholas was the first to notice the anomaly. It led Bai Qi, the four pets, and Epsilon to move away. At some unknown time, black spots appeared on Epsilon¡¯s body. The ground cracked, plants died. The previously flourishing life was soon replaced by a torrid desolation. The sun can grant life and can also burn everything to nihility. ¡°Impressive, this is a real AOE attack now. If it also has this effect on energy bodies, that would be even better.¡± Bai Qi praised, watching Epsilon, who was receding light and slowly descending from the sky. After a brief thought, Bai Qi said, ¡°Since it has simultaneous Sun, Dragon, Super attributes, let¡¯s call it the Great Sun Dragon Cicada from now on.¡± Chapter 375 - Chapter 375: Chapter 371: Choose the Temporal Department? Chapter 375: Chapter 371: Choose the Temporal Department? ¡°The Great Sun Dragon Cicada? That sounds so cool!¡± A glimmer of satisfaction flickered in Cicada¡¯s eyes as it trailed off, the other pets circled around the moment they heard about it. Woof woof! (Human, why is my name so weird and the bug¡¯s so cool? I don¡¯t get it!) Clink clank. (Boss, I¡¯m with the silly dog on this one.) Crunch crunch. (Ah, Gamma thinks it¡¯s okay.) Blub blub. (No, this is the first time master has named something so perfectly.) Hearing the complaints from his pets, Bai Qi was covered in cold sweat. So it seems that his ability to name was underwhelming, their resentment ran deep. He didn¡¯t think that the Great Sun Dragon Cicada sounded particularly impressive either. ¡°Ahem¡­ Names are just labels, don¡¯t take it too seriously. As long as you¡¯re powerful, even if you were called Puppy, it would be the same.¡± Seeing how his pets had so many opinions about naming, Bai Qi immediately switched topics. The pets accepted Bai Qi¡¯s explanation and stopped fussing about their names. ¡°But I sincerely didn¡¯t expect Epsilon to be the third to reach King-level. It was truly beyond my expectations.¡± Schuck glanced at the transformed Cicada and mused, ¡°Normally, a mythical bloodline should be harder to improve.¡± ¡°Maybe the Green Dragon bloodline balanced the Sun Beetle¡¯s bloodline, which is why it broke through.¡± Bai Qi offered his speculation then turned his gaze towards Gamma and Delta, the other two neglected children. Delta¡¯s case was unique and whether he could evolve was another matter. But Gamma, as one of Bai Qi¡¯s three pets, was quite well-cultivated, but was beaten to the punch by Cicada, the fifth pet. This sort of upset the natural order of things. It seems that they would have to have a ¡°friendly exchange¡± with the Bo Ge family. Rip~ The space above Bai Qi suddenly ripped open, and a dazzling figure descended from the sky, landing in front of Bai Qi and the others. ¡°Big sis, is it mealtime already?¡± Seeing Old Lady Fan suddenly appear, Nicholas instantly realized something and hurriedly tried to run back to Jade Valley to prepare food. ¡°There¡¯s no need, I would have starved to death by the time you remembered.¡± Old Lady Fan pulled Nicholas back and walked up to Cicada, examining it closely. ¡°The breath of a mythical species, Bai Qi, where did you acquire it?¡± Bai Qi gave a wry smile and briefly explained what had happened at the Sun Secret Realm to Old Lady Fan. ¡°So it¡¯s a Sun Beetle?¡± Old Lady Fan nodded and said, ¡°It¡¯s a significant being among mythical creatures, you¡¯re lucky. But why does this little one still have the scent of a Green Dragon?¡± ¡°Epsilon is a symbiotic creature, possessing two bloodlines. It just combined the Green Dragon¡¯s Scales and Green Dragon¡¯s Blood, leading to an instant upgrade.¡± Bai Qi paused, saw the expression on Old Lady Fan¡¯s face and carefully asked, ¡°Old lady, with your wealth of knowledge, could you have come from the¡­ Mythical Era?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s words trailed off, and looking at Old Lady Fan¡¯s suddenly darkened expression, he struggled to swallow his spit. ¡°Remember, never casually ask a lady¡¯s age, otherwise, the consequences will be severe.¡± Old Lady Fan¡¯s hair fluttered in the non-existent wind. Her calm words carried an irresistible terrifying pressure. All the men present, including Nicholas, nodded unconsciously. Was this kind of power really that of a legendary creature? A big question mark rose in Bai Qi¡¯s heart. However, after seeing Old Lady Fan, who was still emitting a terrifying aura, he hastily retracted his thoughts. When your power was too weak, you dared not say, dared not ask, could only obediently shut your mouth. Luckily, Old Lady Fan noticed her outburst and restrained her aura, ¡°Our dragon race all have bloodline inheritance. I¡¯ve lived much longer than Nicholas, so naturally, I know a bit more.¡± ¡°Oh, I see.¡± Bai Qi nodded repeatedly, then suddenly remembered something and grabbed the Cowskin Snake from the base. ¡°Human, why do you constantly disturb my deep sleep? It¡¯s my hibernation period, can you please respect that?¡± It seemed that the Cowskin Snake was not fully awake yet and was expressing his complaints to Bai Qi, who elegantly ignored him. ¡°Old lady, this is a creature I accidentally found by Taize Lake, I¡¯m a little unclear on its origins. Have you seen it before?¡± Bai Qi took the Cowskin Snake to Old Lady Fan and asked. ¡°Isn¡¯t this just an ordinary water snake? Wait, where did its soul go?¡± Old Lady Fan initially didn¡¯t care, casually glancing at it. Nevertheless, she unexpectedly discovered that the Cowskin Snake was different and leaned in to take another look. ¡°I feel like it looks familiar¡­¡± Old Lady Fan scrutinized the Cowhide Snake with a critical gaze, causing the snake to tremble in fear. With a swift movement, it broke free of Bai Qi¡¯s hold and scurried onto Beta¡¯s neck. What a terrifying energy this creature exudes. ¡°Old Lady Fan, do you recognize this snake?¡± Overhearing the murmurs of Old Lady Fan, Bai Qi immediately perked up and asked. Old Lady Fan¡¯s true age couldn¡¯t be determined, but considering the history of the Association, she had to be at least over a thousand years old. If Old Lady Fan recognized the Cowhide Snake, its origins must be even more extraordinary. ¡°I do not.¡± Old Lady Fan shook her head and responded, ¡°I¡¯ve seen too many snakes to remember them all. However, this creature¡¯s spirit doesn¡¯t seem to be inside its body, which is quite fascinating. How about leaving it with me for a while?¡± Upon hearing Old Lady Fan¡¯s words, before Bai Qi could respond, the Cowhide Snake gave a shudder. It tried to flee even further away, but abruptly realized it had returned to Old Lady Fan¡¯s side. The powers Old Lady Fan held over space were not something Delta could compete with. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t mind, as long as you¡¯re happy, Old Lady Fan.¡± Seeing the Cowhide Snake struggling in vain to move away but unable to move farther than a meter from Old Lady Fan, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but chuckle and agreed to Old Lady Fan¡¯s request without hesitation. Although the Cowhide Snake seemed extraordinary, it never spoke the truth. In terms of usefulness, aside from being a source of food, it was less useful than the Six Sword Servants and the Jiuding System. Aha, now it has another purpose, to earn Old Lady Fan¡¯s favor. Suddenly, it seemed useful. ¡°Human, how could you be so unfeeling, I am¡­¡± The Cowhide Snake¡¯s words were cut off as it found itself kicked off the ground by a powerful force. With a resonant shattering sound, it crashed into a nearby mountain. ¡°Tsk, quite resilient but a bit annoying. Otherwise, it would make a nice toy.¡± Old Lady Fan glanced at it from afar, then turned her attention upon Bai Qi and his pets, a sudden sense of nostalgia overflowing her. ¡°It¡¯s only been a few months and your pets have become stranger and stranger.¡± ¡°The Power of Death, ancient spectres, angels, demons, and the Sun Beetle. Looking at them, it seems like only our Delta hasn¡¯t made any improvements.¡± Saying so, Old Lady Fan suddenly grabbed Bai Qi¡¯s collar and asked, ¡°Boy, tell the truth, are you neglecting Delta?¡± ¡°Cough¡­Old Lady Fan, I am falsely accused. You know full well about Delta¡¯s situation. Apart from its ancient form, Delta can¡¯t maintain any form for long. I really have no solution.¡± Bai Qi wore an innocent expression as Delta scuttled to one side to defend Bai Qi. Brrrllbrrlld. (¡°Old Lady Fan, please do not blame my master, he¡¯s been really good to Delta.¡±) The words weren¡¯t an exaggeration. Although Bai Qi had become better off recently, after Bai Qi initially bonded with Delta, he fed Delta a heap of epic materials similar to a lavish meal. Without that, Delta wouldn¡¯t have been able to upgrade its base attributes to match those of a King Creature. ¡°Hmm, I guess you¡¯re alright.¡± After scrutinizing Delta for a while, Old Lady Fan let go of Bai Qi¡¯s collar. ¡°I have thought about Delta¡¯s issue. As it could only maintain its ancient form, it probably has nothing to do with its Bloodline Level, but might be related to its era.¡± Old Lady Fan paused, then suggested, ¡°If possible, I suggest you try to obtain materials from the Temporal Department. It might expedite Delta¡¯s evolution.¡± ¡°Temporal Department?¡± The concept startled Bai Qi. He had considered letting Delta continue to enhance its base attributes and then force an evolution via the Evolution Egg once a certain limit was reached. As for the Evolution Egg, Bai Qi had absolute confidence. But now, according to Old Lady Fan, it seemed as if the abilities of the Temporal Department could also be feasible? Old Lady Fan nodded, saying, ¡°I¡¯ve given it a thought. All the ancient fossil genes you¡¯ve given to Delta have been preserved through the passage of time. Space is one of the few attributes that can be compared to time. If these two elements can be absorbed by Delta, there¡¯s no reason that the Temporal Department can¡¯t.¡± ¡°I see, I¡¯ll keep an eye on that.¡± Bai Qi nodded. He was just about to go redeem some resources, and planned to ask Master Xiang if there were any materials from the Temporal Department available for exchange. ¡°Aah~ I¡¯m hungry and I haven¡¯t eaten enough. Time to go to sleep.¡± Old Lady Fan yawned and headed back towards the fissure she came from. ¡°Oh, remember to clean up here before you leave, and remember to take this secret realm with you when Nicolas goes with you. If anything happens, I won¡¯t be responsible.¡± Halfway, Old Lady Fan paused, her words cryptic and unclear. ¡°So, Old Lady Fan, you already knew that Nicholas was going to accompany me? Oh right, Chairman Zhao must have told you. But this cleaning up bit¡­ could it mean cleaning up the toxins in here?¡± Bai Qi looked off into the distance. The Green Dragon Secret Realm was filled with an overwhelming presence of poison. To cleanse it would be a massive undertaking. ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll first head to the Tower of Decision, then to the Holy Relic Tower to exchange resources. The matter of the Green Dragon Secret Realm can wait till before I leave.¡± After giving the matter some thought, Bai Qi decided to delay the cleanup and left the secret realm after notifying Nicholas. He had been looking forward to exchanging his points for a long time. Chapter 376 - Chapter 376: Chapter 372: Gu Shans Super Evolution! Chapter 376: Chapter 372: Gu Shan¡¯s Super Evolution! Tower of Decision. After departing from the Green Dragon Secret Realm, Bai Qi was teleported directly to the Tower of Decision before he even had time to react. The continual shift in spaces left Bai Qi, a Fifth Stage Beast Master, feeling somewhat overwhelmed. ¡°President, could you give a heads up next time? It¡¯s quite taxing on the body this way,¡± Bai Qi said as he shook his head. He didn¡¯t know if it was an illusion, but he felt like Zhao Futu¡¯s teleportation skill was dwindling; the last time hadn¡¯t left him this dizzy. ¡°What, you¡¯d rather stay there and get challenged?¡± President Zhao smirked, presenting the scene at the exit of the Green Dragon Secret Realm to Bai Qi. ¡°Zhou Yan, Gu Shan? Do these people have to be so persistent¡­¡± Bai Qi sighed heavily, unable to comprehend why these people were so set on challenging him. Wasn¡¯t living a low-key life nice? ¡°You remind me of Luo Xiang,¡± Zhao Futu said, shaking his head helplessly. ¡°Indeed, bringing you into the Tower of Decision was the right move.¡± ¡°Ahem¡­ Mr. President, can¡¯t you phrase it in a way that doesn¡¯t make it sound like you¡¯re locking away an unstable factor?¡± Bai Qi twitched the corner of his eye slightly. Zhao Futu straightened his face and said seriously, ¡°Indeed, you are currently an unstable factor.¡± Standing up, Zhao Futu continued, ¡°If you were just an remarkably talented Beast Master, you wouldn¡¯t be too noticeable. Take Bai Qiucha for instance, he is exceptionally gifted, but with Heguang ¨C a Titled Legendary, his father, no one dares to harbor ill intentions towards him.¡± ¡°As for you, haven¡¯t you noticed? The Federation¡¯s biggest impression of you is not about your rapid Beast Control level improvement, but your impressive research achievements.¡± Zhao Futu gave a smirk and said, ¡°While the rights to the Rune Mechanical Armour were thrown to Mo Zhu, anyone with a discerning eye knows it is your masterpiece.¡± ¡°To those financial groups and fellows harboring ulterior motives, your creativity is what draws them in most.¡± Hearing Zhao Futu¡¯s words, Bai Qi scratched his head and asked, ¡°So, I should reduce my exposure from now on?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not possible. Once the Super God Evolution Research Institute is established, even if you wanted to not attract attention, you couldn¡¯t. Instead of deliberately laying low, you might as well be completely unrestrained and shift the attention of those guys.¡± ¡°Shift their attention?¡± Bai Qi seemed to understand something. Zhao Futu didn¡¯t keep him in suspense and said, ¡°The more remarkable your research, the more they will overlook your combat power. Perhaps, by the time these guys can no longer hold back, you will already have enough strength to protect yourself.¡± ¡°Uh, Mr. President, I have a feeling that I may not last that long by following your method.¡± Bai Qi looked at Zhao Futu, who instead gave a strange smile. ¡°Do you think our Beast Master Association and the Tower of Decision are just for show?¡± he asked. ¡°The history of our Beast Master Association far surpasses that of the Federation, and the members of the Tower of Decision are the future managers of the Association. Do you think anyone would risk falling out with the association to cause you harm?¡± Bloody hell, that¡¯s impressive! Bai Qi silently gave Zhao Futu a thumbs up. Those words would have been hard for him to believe had they come from anyone else, but they rang true coming out of Zhao Futu¡¯s mouth. Really, there¡¯s nothing like chilling under a big tree. ¡°Although that¡¯s the case, you should still be wary of some madmen who don¡¯t care about the consequences. That¡¯s one of the reasons we want to assign you a Legendary bodyguard,¡± Zhao Futu said, looking deeply at Bai Qi. ¡°Nicholas is highly qualified and can ensure your safety within the Federation. But relying on external forces is not a long-term solution, so you should improve your own strength as soon as possible.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Bai Qi patted his chest firmly, making a promise. His eyes turned, and he suddenly put on a flattering smile, saying, ¡°So, President, can you gift me some Mythical resources? Just four or five pieces will do. Consider it a perk of joining the Tower of Decision.¡± ¡°You cheeky fellow, you really are dreaming.¡± Zhao Futu couldn¡¯t help but laugh upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words. ¡°Forget about resources. Apart from the training period where you can exchange them for points, everything else requires the completion of a corresponding difficult task. With your current strength, you can forget about it.¡± ¡°After you join the Tower of Decision, your access within the association will increase. You will not only be able to access data that ordinary people can¡¯t, but the number of tasks you can accept will also increase.¡± ¡°Eh, is that all? Isn¡¯t that a bit paltry?¡± Bai Qi muttered disappointedly, suddenly finding things distasteful. Maybe he should consider getting a position in the Thirteenth Bureau instead. They did say it was a possibility. ¡°This kid¡­ Without some real benefits, we really can¡¯t get you to stay,¡± Zhao Futu sighed, taking out a ring and throwing it to Bai Qi. ¡°There are clear exchange regulations for Mythical resources. Although I¡¯m the president, it¡¯s not appropriate for me to change them arbitrarily. I remembered you¡¯re still using a small Secret Realm Ring. I¡¯ll give you a bigger one.¡± ¡°Secret Realm Ring? What attribute?¡± Bai Qi asked as he caught the ring and began to study it. ¡°Choosing attributes? None of your pets belong to a fixed category, so what use are attributes to you?¡± Zhao Futu shook his head helplessly, saying, ¡°Get out of here. I now understand why Qin Jiang treats you the way he does. Spending time with you can indeed drive people mad.¡± ¡°I knew it, Old Qin has been badmouthing me behind my back.¡± Bai Qi spat fiercely. He had been considering bringing some specialty goods for President Qin, but it seemed there was no need now. ¡°I¡¯ll be off then. Thanks, Mr. President.¡± Bai Qi pocketed the ring and left the Tower of Decision under Zhao Futu¡¯s deeply disgusted gaze. He might not have swindled a piece of Mythical resource, but a Secret Realm Ring wasn¡¯t bad either. He just didn¡¯t know how big it was. When he got back, he would have to carefully study it. ¡°Where should I go now? Maybe I should exchange my resources and then head straight for the Green Dragon Secret Realm?¡± Bai Qi tilted his head, suddenly remembered something, rummaged thoroughly in the secret realm, finally finding his training badge. ¡°I wonder how many points I¡¯ve got. Being able to exchange them for two pieces of Mythical Level resources would be fantastic.¡± With anticipation, Bai Qi opened his badge, but when he saw the number of points on it, he couldn¡¯t help but curse. He had quite a lot of points, almost double what he had before leaving. This data card was in good shape. [Name]: Bai Qi [Score]: 19W9K ¡­ Mythical resources cost 99999 points each, two pieces would be nearly 200k. He was short of 1000 points, which annoyed Bai Qi. ¡°Could I go back and do a few more tasks now¡­¡± Bai Qi rubbed his hair roughly. According to the Beast Master Association¡¯s rules, President Qin could not inform students of the total points from the third phase until the final announcement has made. Although he wasn¡¯t worried about fraud, this situation was quite uncomfortable. ¡°Ah ha, Bai Qi, I found you!¡± Just as Bai Qi was getting a headache, a roar came from behind him, interrupting his thoughts. This voice, why did it sound so familiar¡­ Bai Qi turned his head stiffly and observed Zhou Yan and Xiao Yuan, full of fighting spirit, behind him. He abruptly sped up, heading straight for the Holy Relic Tower. These guys really never gave up, weren¡¯t they just at the Green Dragon Secret Realm? ¡°Hold! Don¡¯t run away!¡± Seeing Bai Qi trying to run, Zhou Yan instantly summoned her Soul of the General, quickly blocking Bai Qi. Pointing her spear at him, she said, ¡°You dare to run away from me, are you thinking of rebelling?¡± ¡°Senpai, please let me go. I was just thinking about exchanging some resources.¡± ¡°Exchange resources? That¡¯s even more unacceptable! How could I give you another chance to power up? Now, follow me to the Tower of Competition for a duel!¡± Zhou Yan was clear-headed, and resolutely rejecting the Bai Qi¡¯s request, she grabbed him and darted for the Tower of Competition. Behind them, Xiao Yuan and the rest couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. ¡°Indeed, only Zhou Yan can handle Bai Qi.¡± Xiao Yuan smiled and said: ¡°I have been looking forward to this fight for a long time.¡± ¡°I agree.¡± Li Mu nodded, a King-level ancient beast should be enough to match the difference between pets, right? ¡­ Tower of Competition. Bai Qi was dragged by Zhou Yan into the competition room amid the bewildered gazes of everyone. The group formed a line. Zhou Yan said, ¡°Pick anyone you want.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue, not minding being treated like a bachelor choosing his bride, but he wished for a different location. However, he was completely trapped now. Bai Qi stood up and dusted himself off, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s start with Gu Shan.¡± As in any case, he would be targeted, so a good, challenging fight was inevitable. This could be a chance to understand the strength of his allies. Plus, he was curious to explore Gu Shan¡¯s power. A Four Stage Beast Master, controlling a full eight pets, along with his Elemental Resonance Talent. It certainly would make for an interesting fight. He was just wondering if Gu Shan¡¯s brain could withstand simultaneously controlling eight pets. It was very likely he would have a mental break, right? Gu Shan super evolutions, Orochi? ¡°Ah, so it¡¯s Gu Shan first¡­¡± Seeing that Bai Qi did not choose the strongest one to make a demonstration, Zhou Yan¡¯s plan fell through completely, and she was a little disappointed. But she quickly recovered, hugged Gu Shan fiercely, and said defiantly. ¡°Gu Shan, give this guy a hard lesson. Your dual talents are no weaker than his non-combat talents.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Gu Shan¡¯s face flushed slightly, and he quietly nodded. Then he walked onto the battlefield, waved his hand, and eight arrays appeared one by one. ¡°Gu Shan, Four Stage Beast Master. Pets: Lord-level Creatures; Jade Vine Python, Gold Cat, Giant Waterfall Turtle, Volcano Bird, Scale Armor Beast, Flame-winged Snake, Sol Candle Spirit, and the Umbra Ghost. Please guide me.¡± As soon as his voice fell, the eight pets were summoned all around Gu Shan, as if guarding their king. ¡°Wow¡­ even though it¡¯s impossible, seeing so many pets being summoned makes me really envious.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips and made his way into the arena. Chapter 377 - Chapter 377: Chapter 373: Too Much! Chapter 377: Chapter 373: Too Much! With a flash of a purple array, a blue-gold beetle appeared on the battlefield. ¡°Just one pet beast?¡± Xiao Yuan furrowed his brows upon seeing this, although he acknowledged Bai Qi¡¯s strength. But his perspective on Gu Shan now should not be the same as it was three months ago. Emerald Vine Serpent, Gold Coated Cat, Great Waterfall Turtle, Volcano Sparrow, Scale Armor Beast, Flame-winged Snake, Yang Candle Spirit, Yin Ghost Spirit. Under Bai Tongchen¡¯s vigorous cultivation, the four low-level pet beasts that Gu Shan initially contracted were also trained to the lord level. Even though they were only low-level lords, they were paired with two high-grade lords ¨C Yang Candle Spirit and Yin Ghost Spirit which Gu Shan contracted after advancing to the fourth stage. A total of eight monsters of lord level, even if their growth levels were not high, the quantity was sufficient to allow Gu Shan to dominate his peers. If one takes into account elemental resonance, even a fifth-stage beast master would not dare claim they can defeat the eight. Unless, the one entering the battlefield was of a king-level? Xiao Yuan subconsciously glanced at the bug grass hovering in the air. This unseen pet beast must be Bai Qi¡¯s fifth pet. Although it was normal for a fifth-stage beastmaster to contract a king-level beast, to his knowledge, Bai Qi already had two king-level creatures. Contracting another seemed a bit unrealistic. He should still warn Bai Qi. Thinking this, Xiao Yuan intended to advise Bai Qi not to be too overconfident. However, he froze when he heard Bai Qi begin to introduce his pet beast. ¡°Bai Qi, fifth-stage beast master, I appreciate your guidance. My pet beast is the king-level Great Sun Dragon Cicada.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Gu Shan, who was exuding confidence just moments ago, stiffened, and the expressions of the onlookers were ones of astonishment. ¡°Bai Qi, you contracted another king-level beast?! Aren¡¯t you afraid you won¡¯t be able to cultivate it?¡± Zhou Yan asked loudly. Everyone knew the advantage of high-level bloodlines, and most beast masters continued to choose high-bloodline pet beasts to contract with as their own levels increased. For instance, after Li Mu reached the fifth stage, he chose to contract with the king-level ancient breed Fossil Thorn Dragon. However, for someone like Bai Qi, who already had two powerful king-level beasts and chose to contract with another king-level creature, even possessing plenty of resources, it could easily lead to a dispersion of combat strength. ¡°A word of advice, don¡¯t view this guy with the same lens as normal people. A person who can cultivate a low-level servant into a king-level creature, are you sure you should be concerned about whether he can handle the cultivation?¡± Lu Qing adjusted his glasses, his gaze firmly fixed on the bug grass. ¡°Four core patents, let alone three, I wouldn¡¯t be surprised if Bai Qi cultivated all his pet beasts into king-level ones.¡± ¡°Er, Qing¡¯er, has anyone ever told you that you¡¯re acting like a star-struck fan now?¡± Zhou Yan scratched his head, throwing out this remark out of the blue. ¡°A fan? I guess I can begrudgingly accept that.¡± Lu Qing glanced at Zhou Yan, surprisingly not disputing but actually acknowledging Zhou Yan¡¯s point. Slap! ¡°Yan Jie, why did you hit me!¡± Bai Yuxiao rubbed her face, looking confused as she angrily questioned Zhou Yan. ¡°Does it hurt? Seems like I¡¯m not dreaming.¡± Zhou Yan¡¯s expression was dazed, as if she hadn¡¯t yet snapped back from Lu Qing¡¯s response. Meanwhile, there was now movement on the battlefield. Gu Shan stared at the small bug opposite him, which was not even as large as his pet beast¡¯s fingernail, still finding it hard to associate it with a king-level creature. ¡°Um, can we begin? I would like to pay a visit to the Holy Relic Tower.¡± Bai Qi looked at the absent-minded Gu Shan and couldn¡¯t help but interrupt his thoughts. ¡°Uh, let¡¯s begin.¡± Gu Shan was jolted awake and nodded. The competition, began. With the agreement of the two, the environment of the battlefield suddenly transformed, directly switching to a vast grassland. The rich power of nature continuously flowed into the bug grass, making it increasingly lively. ¡°Master, this place is so comfortable, it feels as if I¡¯ve returned to my mother¡¯s embrace.¡± Bai Qi gave a faint smile, ¡°Since you have now integrated the Green Dragon bloodline, you should feel closer to the power of nature.¡± The power of the Great Sun and the power of nature, it seemed like the bug grass might independently perform photosynthesis in the future. How very enviable~ Boom! Just as Bai Qi and the bug grass were discussing the changes when a pillar of fire suddenly flew past the bug grass¡¯s body. The bug grass then remembered its current predicament and began studying its opponent. At this time, Gu Shan¡¯s eight pet beasts had already arranged their formation. The Scale Armor Beast was in the center while the Emerald Vine Serpent, Gold Coated Cat, Great Waterfall Turtle, and Volcano Sparrow occupied the four corners. The Flame-winged Snake was hovering above, while the Yang Candle Spirit and Yin Ghost Spirit contracted later, roamed on the sides. [Name]: Yang Candle Spirit [Nature]: Fire [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord ¡­ [Name]: Yin Ghost Spirit [Nature]: Shadow [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord ¡­ Facing a king-level creature, Gu Shan didn¡¯t show the slightest carelessness. He ordered his eight pets to prepare for elemental resonance right away. However, in order to demonstrate his strength, Gu Shan didn¡¯t use a surprise attack but instead, warned Chong Cao in advance. ¡°Having stayed in the Tower of Competition for so long, why are you still so rigid?¡± Bai Qi shook his head upon seeing this, but still didn¡¯t make Chong Cao attack first. Instead, it was Gu Shan who, seeing that Chong Cao didn¡¯t move, no longer waited and launched an attack. In an instant, the eight beasts roared in unison. Being a high-grade lord, Yang Zhu Ling didn¡¯t rush to attack, but released several fires onto the other pets, dramatically increasing the momentum of the eight pets. Before the end of Yang Zhu Ling¡¯s skill, Yin You Ling also took action. A shadowy energy, akin to a light veil, covering its companions. The veil seemed soft, but it gave a feeling of being hard to break. ¡°Increased attack, increased defense. Not preferentially choosing offensive pets suggests that perhaps this is Tower Master Bai¡¯s suggestion,¡± Xiao Yuan nodded, saying. ¡°Yes, dad said that although Gu Shan¡¯s early pets are low-level, they have good attributes. When they are paired with auxiliary pets, the effect will be even better,¡± responded Bai Yuxiao. ¡°Ever since Gu Shan contracted these two pets, I¡¯ve never seen him lose in a group fight of the same level.¡± ¡°Beastmasters with enhanced talents from the Beast Control Space always have the upper hand in large-scale battles, not to mention that Gu Shan also has elemental resonance talent,¡± Zhou Yan showed a hint of satisfaction at Gu Shan¡¯s performance. ¡°I wonder how Bai Qi will respond? Great Sun Dragon Cicada. It seems there¡¯s no such creature in the compendium.¡± Xiao Yuan mused to himself, turning his attention back to Bai Qi. After receiving dual enhancements from Yang Zhu Ling and Yin You Ling¡¯s pets, the eight pets¡¯ aura rose again, their surging energy overwhelming, even influencing the surrounding grassland. Boom! Without a hint of warning, the Flame-winged Snake attacked Chong Cao. It was a pillar of fire, but compared to the friendly warning beforehand, there was a world of difference. The sturdy pillar of fire, reminiscent of a volcanic eruption, tore through the grassland. The sudden burst of terrifying speed completely cut off Chong Cao¡¯s chance to evade, completely enveloping it. However, even though his attack was successful, Gu Shan didn¡¯t let down his guard. The Scale Armor Beast, Liujin Cat, Great Waterfall Turtle, and Volcano Bird all released their energy simultaneously, forming a gigantic energy orb of ever-changing color under the guidance of the Scale Armor Beast. Elemental Annihilation Orb. After integrating the energy attributes of the five elements- Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth- from five pets, and benefiting from the drastic effects of elemental resonance, Gu Shan¡¯s attack was sufficient to ignore attacks from the majority of attributes. Including king-level creatures. After all, he had already tried it. Gazing at Chong Cao, who still hadn¡¯t left the range of the fire pillar¡¯s attack, a light flashed in Gu Shan¡¯s eyes and he ordered the Flame-winged Snake to increase its attack strength. The Yang Zhu Ling and Yin You Ling, who were initially just lingering in the air, also joined the battle. The two forces of contrasting attributes were controlled by Gu Shan to combine and flow into the Flame-winged Snake¡¯s flame. With the assistance of the two high-grade lords, the Flame-winged Snake¡¯s fire pillar attribute gradually began to change. Half of it was a solar flame, burning everything like the sun. The other half was a lunar flame, stagnating everything like the moon. The two effects were starkly different yet possessed a high-temperature flame that burned at the same time. Even king-level creatures couldn¡¯t easily withstand it. The fire pillar was fiercely burning, as if it would never extinguish. But after waiting for a long time, Chong Cao didn¡¯t escape, making Gu Shan, who was brimming with confidence, feel some doubts. But just as this happened, the Elemental Annihilation Orb finished forming. The initially intertwined energy had turned into a throbbing black color, as if it were devouring everything in sight. This battle is a sure win! Seeing his killing move, the usually expressionless Gu Shan couldn¡¯t help but show a smile. If he could surpass his level and defeat Bai Qi, even if it was by outnumbering, all the frustration from being previously suppressed by Bai Qi would be offset! ¡°Flame-winged Snake, Yang Zhu Ling, Yin You Ling, disperse!¡± Gu Shan carefully controlled the Elemental Annihilation Orb and pulled back the three pets that were clinging to Chong Cao. As the fire pillar dispersed, it revealed a blue-gold figure ¡ª the unharmed Chong Cao. ¡°As expected, even in the face of attributes that counter its own, a King-level creature can remain unscathed?¡± Gu Shan whispered to himself, without an ounce of panic. With a slight wave of his right hand, Yang Zhu Ling and Yin You Ling lightly pushed the Elemental Annihilation Orb. The orb, capable of annihilating anything, floated out. It seemed fast, yet slow. It seemed to move forward, and yet seemed to recede, a manipulation so tricky that Chong Cao couldn¡¯t dodge it. Unbeknownst to anyone, it was directly hit by the Elemental Annihilation Orb and, without even a squeal, vanished within the power sphere. ¡°What¡­¡± Outside the battleground, Xiao Yuan and others looked at each other, visibly struggling to believe what was happening on the battlefield. ¡°Isn¡¯t Gu Shan being a bit too excessive?¡± ¡°I think so too. Even though he¡¯s been losing to Bai Qi, he shouldn¡¯t go this far, right?¡± ¡°Well, it seems the psychological shadow Bai Qi cast on Gu Shan before was too significant.¡± ¡°It must be. Let¡¯s plan to find a psychologist for Gu Shan later. No matter how much you slack off, you can¡¯t fall asleep during a battle!¡± Chapter 378 - Chapter 378: Chapter 374: Death Wing Bear Dragon Chapter 378: Chapter 374: Death Wing Bear Dragon On the broad display screen, Gu Shan was still standing upright in his original position, but his closed eyes and faint snoring indicated his current state. He was asleep. ¡°He actually fell asleep during the battle, it seems that Gu Shan has slacked off in my absence.¡± Zhou Yan put on a face full of sorrow and anger, obviously not very satisfied with Gu Shan¡¯s performance. But Lu Qing on the side saw some indications. ¡°I think, Gu Shan must have been affected by Beast Master Bai Qi¡¯s pet beast.¡± ¡°Pet beast?¡± Upon hearing this, everyone looked over. Sure enough, they noticed that Gu Shan¡¯s eight pets were also asleep, lying motionless on the ground. On the other side, Bai Qi¡¯s insect was emitting a rainbow-like, seven-colored glow. ¡°Is it a hypnotic skill? But Gu Shan is in the battle room, how could he also be hypnotized?¡± Zhou Yan became more confused. He glanced at Gu Shan, who seemed to be dreaming about something happy. He was still giggling even though he was asleep, which made Zhou Yan even more puzzled. ¡°We¡¯ll know once Bai Qi comes out.¡± Xiao Yuan deeply glanced at Bai Qi¡¯s indifferent face on the screen, his fighting spirit increasingly intense. ¡°Epsilon, why did you hypnotize Gu Shan as well?¡± Bai Qi also noticed that Gu Shan had fallen into a deep sleep and couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Leader, is that not allowed? I sensed his Spirit Power when I was hypnotizing the other pets, so I put him to sleep as well. If the master dislikes it, I will wake him up immediately.¡± The bug, who was under the Dragon Sleep condition but was still mentally active, became somewhat anxious upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s question. ¡°No need, let him continue sleeping like this.¡± Bai Qi shook his head and said, ¡°But what dream is Gu Shan having now that he¡¯s laughing so happily?¡± The bug fell silent upon hearing this. After hesitating for a long time, he said, ¡°Leader, you should see it for yourself¡­¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Qi felt the scene before him change. The eight pets who were originally deep in sleep were now unleashing their power in the battlefield. In front of them was the ¡°bug¡±, beaten and bruised all over. ¡°Tsk, tsk, this effect, it¡¯s become much more realistic than before.¡± Looking at the epic scene before him, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but give the bug a thumbs-up. Although he had already tried it, this was the first time he was seeing such a large number of combat scenes. However, it seemed that the effect was good. It was a pity that virtual reality gaming had not yet been developed before he came to this world, otherwise, he would be able to make a comparison. Gu Shan didn¡¯t seem to notice Bai Qi¡¯s consciousness entering. What he could see were only a grief-stricken Bai Qi, full of sorrow because his pet had been injured. ¡°It¡¯s okay, the Tower of Competition will teleport the pets out before they suffer fatal injuries, and the healing spells are also quite sophisticated.¡± Looking at the bug that had completely lost its combat power, Gu Shan asked his pets to stop attacking and started to console Bai Qi. However, Bai Qi seemed to still be immersed in the shadow of defeat, suddenly letting out a roar at Gu Shan. Gu Shan, on the other hand, was patiently pacifying him, looking like a great general indeed. ¡°I mean¡­ Is it necessary to make me look so intolerant of failure?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched. He looked at the impotently furious ¡°him¡± and directed an extremely dangerous look at the bug. ¡°Cough, cough¡­ Leader, please let me explain.¡± The bug hurriedly shook its head and said, ¡°My Dream Weaver melds the dreams of the targets together. In order not to let them find out, I didn¡¯t interfere with their dreams.¡± ¡°So, this is Gu Shan¡¯s own dream?¡± ¡°Correct.¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh upon hearing this. He began looking at Gu Shan with a more peculiar gaze. Who would have thought, Gu Shan was quite a person given to thinking secretly. ¡°Although I know it¡¯s a dream, it still feels quite uncomfortable to watch. Better to end the battle sooner.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, and the bug immediately understood. With a thought in mind, the entire dream suddenly changed. The ¡°himself¡± that had completely lost its combat capability after being hit by the elemental obliteration bullet suddenly collapsed. The pitch-black body was like a black hole, swallowing everything on the grassland. The eight pets that sensed something was wrong tried to dodge, but they were soon swallowed by the darkness. For a moment, the eight pets were as if they were in the universe, and deep in the universe, a slowly approaching sun that continuously emitted heat and light appeared. ¡°This is, a force field technique?¡± Gu Shan slightly furrowed his brows, suddenly hearing a dragon chant in his ear. When he looked over, he was completely stunned by the scene before him. He saw that in the endless darkness, as the sun gradually approached, the surrounding darkness was slowly dissipating. Meanwhile, a huge dragon that seemed to traverse the universe slowly appeared before the eight pets. The emerald-green vertical pupils of the dragon were coldly staring at the eight pets, and its long whiskers moved around the eight pets like a long river. Compared with this, the eight pets were no different from fish in a river. ¡°A dragon of this size, how is it possible!¡± Gu Shan¡¯s face was full of disbelief, while the eight pets began to launch attacks. But the effect was pitiful. They couldn¡¯t even make a giant dragon shake. Roar! However, the giant dragon seemed to be angered by the attack of these ants. It slowly opened its mouth and let out a deafening dragon roar. Pant¡­ Pant¡­ Pant¡­ The sky-shaking dragon roar echoed in Gu Shan¡¯s ears, startling him awake. He gasped heavily, then began to check the situation around him. There was no universe, no sun, and certainly no excessively large giant dragon. Only the eight pets that had also been awakened and the unscathed bug on the opposite side remained. ¡°Was everything just an illusion?¡± With a thoughtful expression, Gu Shan felt somewhat frustrated when he saw the smile on Bai Qi¡¯s face. Not realizing when he had been hypnotized by Bai Qi¡¯s pet, he had underestimated his opponent. However, he wasn¡¯t ready to admit defeat just yet. Gu Shan forcefully slapped his own face, robustly intending to command his pets for another attack. But, he found that his eight pets didn¡¯t respond to his commands. Instead, they conveyed a feeling of fear. ¡°It seems they were scared¡­¡± Seeing his eight pets behaving as if they had woken up from a terrible nightmare, Bai Qi let out a helpless sigh. Though the giant dragon was an illusion created by the insect-grass, its dragon might was real, from the Green Dragon. And, combined with the King-level aura from the insect-grass, even the combined strength of his eight pets was no match. He hoped it didn¡¯t leave a psychological shadow on them. Bai Qi turned to Gu Shan: ¡°I guess, there¡¯s no need to continue, right?¡± Gushan froze at the sound of Bai Qi¡¯s voice; a surge of exhaustion welled up from deep within his soul. Though he wasn¡¯t directly hit, he was also in the same dreamland. It was impossible not to be affected. Being openly confronted by Bai Qi, he felt somewhat defeated. ¡°I lost¡­¡± Gu Shan admitted his defeat with a sorrowful tone. Xiao Yuan and others who were watching from outside also fell into silence. After a while, it was Xiao Yuan who broke the silence. ¡°Let me go next.¡± Although they were left in confusion, they had a rough guess about the attributes of the insect-grass. Spiritual. Also¡­ Dragon.¡± ¡°Hey, I should be the one going next! I was looking forward to avenging Gu Shan.¡± Zhou Yan was obviously reluctant, and said: ¡°I have also promoted my Soul of the General to King-level, and Bai Qi¡¯s fifth pet still hadn¡¯t been there for long. It may not be my match, right?¡± ¡°I know, but let me go this time.¡± Xiao Yuan gave Zhou Yan a deep look. Seeing the firm determination in Xiao Yuan¡¯s eyes, Zhou Yan reluctantly nodded. It was the first time that Xiao Yuan had shown such a strong will to fight. ¡°Thank you.¡± Seeing Zhou Yan agree, Xiao Yuan smiled, nodded at the others, and then walked towards the competition room. Confused about his own inexplicable loss, Gu Shan was so deep in his thoughts that he nearly bumped into Xiao Yuan. ¡°You are drained. Go rest in the spectator room.¡± Xiao Yuan patted Gu Shan¡¯s shoulder, said, ¡°I¡¯ll take it from here.¡± Gu Shan nodded and silently returned to the spectator room, took a seat and stared motionlessly at the screen. Seeing this, Zhou Yan and the others also stopped talking and attentively watched Xiao Yuan and Bai Qi¡¯s fight. In the arena.¡± Xiao Yuan walked to his position, looked at the still lively insect-grass, and asked: ¡°Great Sun Dragon Cicada, is this another new pet spectre created by you, Bai Qi?¡± ¡°I suppose so.¡± Bai Qi shrugged. Being both the Sun Beetle and the Green Dragon Bloodline, theoretically the insect-grass is indeed a new spectre. ¡°Great Sun Dragon Cicada, a mixed blood of the insect-class and dragon-class. Let me appreciate it later. However, now, let¡¯s start the battle.¡± A spark flashed in Xiao Yuan¡¯s eyes. A monstrous beast resembling a bear and a dragon emerged from the array with huge, ragged, black wings on its back. As it exerted its overwhelming Dragon aura, it strode towards the insect-grass.¡± ¡°Xiao Yuan, Fifth Stage Beastmaster, King-level Death Wing Bear Dragon!¡± ¡°Death Wing Bear Dragon? Has Xiao Yuan¡¯s Tardigrade Thunder Dragon evolved?¡± Zhou Yan was surprised by Xiao Yuan¡¯s words. ¡°Yes, it evolved half a month ago.¡± Li Mu nodded and said, ¡°I heard it nearly failed during the evolution. If Master Xiao wasn¡¯t there, the Tardigrade Thunder Dragon might have devolved.¡± Zhou Yan frowned slightly, while Bai Qiucha explained: ¡°The Tardigrade Thunder Dragon¡¯s life force is strong. Almost no attacks can directly kill it. However, during evolution, its strong life force becomes a limitation. If it¡¯s unlucky, it could even die.¡± ¡°That serious?¡± ¡°Yes. But after a successful evolution, it¡¯s different. The Death Wing Bear Dragon not only possesses a strong life force but also a powerful ability to attack that the Tardigrade Thunder Dragon lacks.¡± Bai Qiucha paused, ¡°Of course, its temperament may become relatively more violent.¡± ¡°Violent? That doesn¡¯t quite seem to match Xiao Yuan¡¯s combat style.¡± Bai Yuxiao muttered. Xiao Yuan¡¯s combat style mostly played a war of attrition. If he was to suddenly take the initiative to attack ferociously, they would actually feel uneasy.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s just watch the match for now and we¡¯ll know the result soon,¡± Lu Qing pushed his glasses, interrupting their conversation, and everyone immediately stopped and fixed their eyes on the screen. Chapter 379 - Chapter 379: Chapter 375: On Protracted Warfare Chapter 379: Chapter 375: On Protracted Warfare ¡°Death Wing Bear Dragon?¡± Looking at the enormous creature with an evil design on the battlefield, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel envious. [Name]: Death Wing Bear Dragon [Nature]: Dragon, Insect [Bloodline Level]: Low king-level [Introduction]: Originally possessing a robust vitality that could resist most damage, it evolved into the most horrifying destroyer through the promotion of dragon¡¯s bloodline, Despite both being hybrids of insect and dragon systems, the Parasitic Herb, a symbiotic species, seemed a little underwhelming compared with Xiao Yuan¡¯s Death Wing Bear Dragon in terms of form. Beyond its noble appearance, there was essentially no intimidation. ¡°Indeed, the Sun Beetle¡¯s bloodline was too powerful. I have to look for a powerful dragon¡¯s bloodline to balance it in the future, otherwise it might really turn into an insect after further evolution.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, suddenly feeling a bit of a headache. Compelling against the mythical bloodline could only be another mythical bloodline. However, where could he find a mythical dragon¡¯s bloodline? ¡°Do we begin now?¡± Xiao Yuan looked at Bai Qi, grinned a smile and said, ¡°Even though I¡¯m not quite used to it, if you don¡¯t make a move, I will.¡± After that, without waiting for Bai Qi¡¯s response, the Death Wing Bear Dragon flew up, flapping its wings. The flight speed brought by the raggedy wings full of holes was not slow at all, and it even carried a weird whistling sound, which changed people¡¯s expressions at the sound of it. ¡°Boss, this guy looks tough. I can¡­¡± Seeing the Death Wing Bear Dragon coming at them rapidly, the Parasitic Herb instinctively felt a tad fearful. But before it could utter its words, it was interrupted by a look from Bai Qi. You¡¯ll be stewed if you chicken out. This was the first implication that the Parasitic Herb had gleaned. ¡°Cough, cough¡­ What I meant to say was, can I use my full strength?¡± Thinking of Gamma, who had some distinct thoughts about itself within the team, the Parasitic Herb immediately adjusted its statement. ¡°Hmm, that sounds more like it.¡± Bai Qi nodded approvingly. ¡°But be careful, the Bear Dragon is already here.¡± No sooner had the words been uttered than the Death Wing Bear Dragon arrived in front of the Parasitic Herb. Its massive front paw didn¡¯t hold back at all, striking the Parasitic Herb, which couldn¡¯t dodge in time, and sent it crashing straight into the ground. Winning at the start, the Death Wing Bear Dragon didn¡¯t show signs of stopping. It fired a pitch-black dragon breath at the spot where Parasitic Herb landed, and even congregated black energy balls from the holes in its wings. As the wings flapped, the energy balls continuously plummeted into the deep pit beneath. ¡°This is the first time I have seen, brother Xiao fight so brutally¡­¡± Bai Yuxiao smacked her lips, her face full of surprise. Due to her grandfather Xiao Ding being the Chief of Moon Night Tower, the creatures that Xiao Yuan was contracted with were all of powerful bloodlines. Given his personal interest, most of them were of dual dragon and insect systems. And because of these two creatures¡¯ terrifying vitality and the Moon Night Tower¡¯s traditional training policy, Xiao Yuan¡¯s fighting style was almost always based on attrition. It was no wonder then that Bai Yuxiao was somewhat shocked, given the series of violent offences that the Death Wing Bear Dragon was launching from the get-go. ¡°It¡¯s expected, I guessed it when Xiao Yuan contracted the Tardigrade Thunder Dragon. After all, this creature is just in a dormant phase at the Lord level, the real start is at the King level.¡± Lu Qing adjusted her glasses and said, ¡°To defeat the Death Wing Bear Dragon, unless Bai Qi¡¯s pet possesses a stronger attack, or a constitution that could last until the Bear Dragon exhausts its energy, the outcome is already settled.¡± On hearing Lu Qing¡¯s explanation, everyone was astonished. Competing with Xiao Yuan in stamina was basically a no-go, unless Bai Qi¡¯s pet had surprisingly strong offensive power. The offensive from the Death Wing Bear Dragon seemed endless, a continuous barrage of energy balls being hammered into the ground. A gigantic pit quickly formed on the grassland, and thick black smoke constantly ascended as if announcing the outcome of the battle. ¡°Where there¡¯s smoke but no injury, there¡¯s no need to panic.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi flashed a faint smile. He then saw a small green-gold figure flying out from the smoke and appearing in front of the Death Wing Bear Dragon. ¡°I was scared to death; I thought I was done for this time.¡± Parasitic Herb carefully inspected itself, and after confirming there was no injury, it finally breathed a sigh of relief quietly. ¡°It¡¯s unscathed?¡± Seeing this, Xiao Yuan¡¯s eyes shone brightly. Although he knew from the start that this was not some bug that would die upon a single slap after hearing the name of the Great Sun Dragon Cicada, he had not expected it to be completely unharmed. ¡°Tsk, tsk, indeed, it¡¯s different once the bloodline ascends, both physical and magical resistances are considerably high.¡± Bai Qi was also perfectly satisfied with the Parasitic Herb¡¯s condition, ¡°I just don¡¯t know about its offensive power.¡± Thinking of this, Bai Qi immediately issued a command, and the Parasitic Herb, which was originally checking its condition, suddenly halted and flew like a green-gold arc of light in mid-air towards the Death Wing Bear Dragon. Roar! Seeing this tiny bug dare to approach, the Death Wing Bear Dragon let out an angry roar and aimed a claw at the Parasitic Herb. But this time, the Parasitic Herb was prepared. It didn¡¯t get hit squarely by the Death Wing Bear Dragon and easily managed to dodge it. ¡°Ew, ew, ew¡­ what disgusting meat.¡± The Parasitic Herb spat out a piece of rotten meat from its mouth, looking completely disgusted. Only then did the Death Wing Bear Dragon realize that a deep, long wound appeared on its claw. The dragon scales that were supposed to defend against everything were surprisingly ineffective in the face of the parasitic grass. ¡°Tsk tsk¡­ it¡¯s a parasitic creature after all, those teeth are impressive.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly at the sight, but Xiao Yuan on the opposite side was also somewhat surprised. Black smoke suddenly burst from the surface of the Death Wing Bear Dragon, wrapping its enormous body for protection. After being enveloped by the black smoke, the wounds on the claws of the Death Wing Bear Dragon slowly began to heal, and they were soon as good as new. ¡°Bai Qi¡¯s pet seems to be a little weak in terms of physical attack power, even though its constitution is much stronger than I expected, but it might still suffer a bit during a protracted battle.¡± Zhou Yan voiced out his judgement, and the rest including Li Mu also nodded in agreement. ¡°The Death Wing Bear Dragon not only has a powerful life force, but it¡¯s also terribly destructive. A hybrid of the dragon and insect lineages, as long as it¡¯s well-trained, it isn¡¯t weaker than pure Dragon system.¡± ¡°Ha ha ha¡­ finally, Bai Qi is at a disadvantage. After half a year of training, it would be really embarrassing if Bai Qi won all the way.¡± ¡°Um.¡± ¡°However, I do not think Xiao Yuan will necessarily wear out Bai Qi in the end.¡± Just then, Gu Shan, who had been silent since his defeat, suddenly spoke, ¡°Bai Qi¡¯s Great Sun Dragon Cicada has the ability to drag others into dreams. If Xiao Yuan is accidentally dragged into a dream state, he might not be able to outlast Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Entering dreams, is it like the Dream Vine?¡± Lu Qing cast a sidelong glance while Bai Qiucha finally revealed the true identity of the parasitic grass. ¡°A symbiotic species of the Soul Devouring Insect and Dream Vine? Does such a creature really exist?¡± Everyone exchanged glances, clearly unable to connect the blue-gold insect dancing agilely around the Death Wing Bear Dragon with these two creatures. ¡°I¡¯m not sure. But this pet doesn¡¯t look quite the same as what I saw before. It could be¡­ it evolved again?¡± Bai Qiucha somewhat uncertainly voiced her own opinion, causing everyone present to fall silent. ¡°So, Bai Qi managed to squeeze in an evolution for his pet before our battle?¡± ¡°Um¡­ seems like that¡¯s the case.¡± People became silent, not knowing how to evaluate Bai Qi. ¡°The spirit power of Xiaoyuan¡¯s Death Wing Bear Dragon should not be weak, right?¡± ¡°Yeah, theoretically, it shouldn¡¯t be.¡± ¡°Well that¡¯s good, drawing with Bai Qi should be no problem then.¡± In just a few minutes, everyone¡¯s opinion on the battle changed. A robust constitution that matched the Death Wing Bear Dragon, razor-sharp teeth that could easily tear through dragon scales, and a powerful ability of entering dreams that could simultaneously hypnotize eight Lords, even the Beast Masters from afar. Suddenly, they felt that Xiao Yuan wasn¡¯t so safe anymore. On the other side, Xiao Yuan also realized the problem. Because of its size, the agility of the parasitic grass far surpassed the Death Wing Bear Dragon, leaving a series of deep or shallow wounds on the dragon¡¯s body. Although they were unnoticeable, and the Death Wing Bear Dragon could quickly heal, it couldn¡¯t do much to the parasitic grass. Close-range physical attacks barely touched the parasitic grass, and it also had a strong resistance to Dragon¡¯s Breath and energy attacks, unable to cause much effective damage. But the key was, it seemed that the endurance of the parasitic grass was not inferior to the Death Wing Bear Dragon. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to fall into the pace of being dogged again.¡± Xiao Yuan gave a wry smile when he saw this, and sent a new command to the Death Wing Bear Dragon. The dragon immediately created a distance between itself and the parasitic grass. Its torn wings began to devour the surroundings air without wind. Almost instantly, a vacuum zone with the Death Wing Bear Dragon at its core appeared. The devouring continued without ceasing, absorbing the energy from the air, and even¡­ life force¡­ ¡°Absorbing life force too? How can there be such a BUG ability?!¡± Bai Qi wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth, his eyes unconsciously scanning back and forth on the wings of the Death Wing Bear Dragon. If Gamma could consume these wings, it could probably gain a similar ability, right? Maybe, it could even blend with the Bloodsucking Aura to form an even stronger skill? Finally, a pitch-black spherical space appeared. All the matter inside the space had almost all energy drained from it. However, as the core of the absorption, the Death Wing Bear Dragon exuded a strong vitality. ¡°This is Brother Xiao¡¯s force field skill. It looks invincible!¡± Seeing this, Bai Yuxiao suddenly had confidence in Xiao Yuan again. The ability to drain energy and life force to boost oneself, combined with the horrifying vitality inherent to the Death Wing Bear Dragon, was there anyone who could defeat it? ¡°But, I feel like Bai Qi has done something similar too¡­¡± Li Mu quietly commented, and everyone¡¯s mind was filled with the image of a certain equally immortal slime monster that also absorbed opponents¡¯ energy and even poisoned them. ¡°But, force field skills should be different from aura effects, right?¡± Bai Yuxiao¡¯s voice became uncertain again. ¡°Um¡­ but Bai Qi¡¯s pets should also have force field skills, right¡­¡± ¡°¡­I will take a nap first, wake me up when it¡¯s over¡­¡± Chapter 380 - Chapter 380: Chapter 376: Too Discouraging! Chapter 380: Chapter 376: Too Discouraging! The battlefield. The Death Wing Bear Dragon, which had unfolded its force field, changed its previously stifled appearance, releasing its majestic dragon power wantonly, seemingly challenging the Cordyceps. ¡°Boss, why do I feel this force field is a bit like Big Brother¡¯s Death Force Field?¡± Looking at the pitch-black sphere in front of him, the Cordyceps instinctively felt somewhat fearful. ¡°It¡¯s just similar, consider it as a force field version of Gamma¡¯s Bloodsucking Aura.¡± Bai Qi shook his head upon seeing this. Although the force field of the Death Wing Bear Dragon looked similar to the Power of Death, they were essentially different. One was the loss of vitality, and the other was annihilation. The gap between them was quite huge. ¡°Gamma?¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, the Cordyceps didn¡¯t feel any relief. Instead, the pressure increased. ¡°Uh, seems like I gave the wrong example.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head and said, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. If it loses, it will really only be an ingredient.¡± ¡­ Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, the Cordyceps, which had been unconsciously retreating, suddenly paused. Its whole body suddenly erupted with a terrifying aura and flew into the sky. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± Xiao Yuan was somewhat confused, but he didn¡¯t intend to let the Cordyceps act freely. He controlled the Death Wing Bear Dragon and flew towards the sky. With the force field¡¯s help, the flying speed of the Death Wing Bear Dragon greatly increased. It arrived first though launched later, blocking the Cordyceps¡¯ path ahead. The black force field directly enveloped the body of the Cordyceps. Smoke filled the air, and the Cordyceps¡¯ energy, physical strength, and even vitality began to slowly float towards the Death Wing Bear Dragon with the smoke. But the Cordyceps didn¡¯t resist at all and just fell asleep directly. In a moment, a sound like a dragon¡¯s chant or a bug¡¯s call echoed throughout the field, inevitably making people drowsy. ¡°Here it comes!¡± Gu Shan¡¯s eyes lit up upon seeing this. Although he hadn¡¯t heard it as clearly before, he indeed had heard this sound. ¡°Trying to hypnotize the Death Wing Bear Dragon, huh? This might have worked earlier, but now that the force field is deployed, it probably won¡¯t.¡± Zhou Yan couldn¡¯t help feeling a sense of regret upon seeing this, while Bai Qiucha seemed to think of something and said, ¡°Bai Qi must be preparing to activate the force field skill too.¡± As soon as his words fell, a light suddenly shone on the Cordyceps¡¯ body. This light was initially akin to the rising sun, driving away the surrounding black smoke of the Cordyceps one by one. Then, the light grew even more dazzling, like the Great Sun at its peak in the sky, illuminating the pitch-black force field of the Death Wing Bear Dragon From afar, it was as if a sun had suddenly appeared in the middle of the night. It was strange but also harmonious. ¡°Great Sun Dragon Cicada, it really does match well.¡± Xiao Yuan nodded slightly when he saw this, showing no panic. The Rune Mark on his forehead flashed, and a faint glow appeared on the Death Wing Bear Dragon¡¯s body, forcibly stabilizing the force field that was gradually being dispersed by the sunlight. Even more so, there was a trend of absorbing the power of the Great Sun from the Cordyceps. The sun represents vitality, and what the Death Wing Bear Dragon is best at is devouring vitality. Slowly, however, Xiao Yuan began to realize the issue. The light on the Cordyceps grew brighter, so bright that even he, hiding in the command room, felt overwhelmed. At the same time, the originally lush grassland map seemed to have entered a dry season. The ground cracked and vegetation withered. Even light itself began to distort. But the most direct indication was the Death Wing Bear Dragon that was directly facing the Great Sun force field. Still enveloped by the force field, the Death Wing Bear Dragon could now only barely cover itself, with the surrounding area completely engulfed by the scorching sunlight. Occasionally, a few rays of sunlight would leak from the rocking force field of the Death Wing Bear Dragon, causing black smoke to emerge from its body. It was directly scorched. The situation reversed in an instant. The sun could give vitality as well as plunder. In the end, the dragon chant stopped and the Cordyceps woke up. Seeing the Death Wing Bear Dragon at full force battling the Great Sun force field, the cicada wing gave it a light flutter. With a ¡®whoosh¡¯ sound, the golden rainbow pierced through the Death Wing Bear Dragon. The hard dragon scales and body didn¡¯t stop the Cicada¡¯s action. Roar! Half a breath later, the Death Wing Bear Dragon suddenly screamed in pain. It was no longer able to maintain the force field and fell heavily to the ground. Just now, it seemed as if its body, no, its internal organs, rubbed against the sun. The heat was unbearable. It felt as though its body was being melted. ¡°This¡­ Ah Cha, did you see the Great Sun Dragon Cicada¡¯s move?¡± Zhou Yan looked at Bai Qiucha with a serious expression. Bai Qiucha shook his head, his eyes flashed with a hint of fiery light, and said, ¡°I could see a vague trace. Whether I could avoid it or not is another matter.¡± ¡°Suddenly, I don¡¯t want to challenge Bai Qi anymore¡­¡± Zhou Yan suddenly became dejected. Such fast speed combined with the Great Sun attribute was simply a perfect counter to her. There was no point in fighting anymore. ¡°Me too, I don¡¯t want to anymore.¡± Li Mu hesitated for a moment and also chose to give up. He and Xiao Yuan¡¯s Death Wing Bear Dragon had fought before, but the results were invariably failures. Now that Bai Qi¡¯s Cordyceps could so easily suppress the Death Wing Bear Dragon, he guessed his Fossil Thorn Dragon would fare no better. ¡°All five pets are so fierce. This Bai Qi, is getting more and more twisted .¡± Bai Yuxiao smacked his lips, suddenly feeling that not taking the challenge was so wise. This wasn¡¯t a challenge, it was clearly seeking abuse. ¡°Tsk, tsk, is this what it feels like to be kicked by light?¡± Looking at the painful expression on the face of the Death Wing Bear Dragon, Bai Qi suddenly understood the feelings of several supernovas. Even the bug grass in the sky was surprised at its own record. I actually defeated such a terrifying enemy, could it be that I am about to take off? Thinking this, the bug grass¡¯s habitually shrinking body suddenly stood tall, as if it had transformed into a golden sacred dragon, looking down at all beings. ¡°This guy, is he floating?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. He turned to Xiao Yuan on the opposite side and said, ¡°In this case, we have a winner, right?¡± The strike just now looked casual, but it was caused by Bug Grass compressing its force field to the extreme. It would not be an exaggeration to say it was like being hit by a small sun. ¡°I lost.¡± Xiao Yuan gave a helpless smile. Although the Death Wing Bear Dragon still had quite a bit of energy left, Bug Grass¡¯s Great Sun attribute had caused significant damage to the Death Wing Bear Dragon. If they continued to fight, the outcome was inevitable. ¡°I thought that ascending to the fifth stage could narrow the gap with you, but it seems to be getting bigger.¡± Xiao Yuan retracted the Death Wing Bear Dragon and came over to Bai Qi. He looked at the five solid Rune Marks on the back of Bai Qi¡¯s hand and said, ¡°You should be close to the sixth stage now, right?¡± ¡°It won¡¯t be that quick, maybe another week or so.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, looking helpless. He forcefully squeezed a wave of strength from the bug grass as it evolved to King-level, then coupled with the King-level feedback, Bai Qi¡¯s physique could be said to have greatly strengthened, but it still hadn¡¯t reached the limit. As for Spirit Power, it wasn¡¯t far off now, but the progress of the Evolution Egg was stuck. [Name]: Evolution Egg (Platinum Egg (99%) Back during his field training, Bai Qi had already pushed the progress to 99%, but this last one percent just couldn¡¯t be broken through. For this, Bai Qi even specially asked Bai Heguang to summon a legendary creature to increase the progress in the name of expanding his knowledge, but there was still no movement. ¡°This Evolution Egg is becoming increasingly picky¡­¡± The Evolution Egg had given him great convenience, or rather, his rapid advancement was also due to the Evolution Egg. But correspondingly, if he couldn¡¯t meet the requirements of the Evolution Egg, his level would also be stuck here. It was so annoying¡­ ¡°This guy, he¡¯s almost up to the sixth stage, why is he still so anxious?¡± Seeing Bai Qi like this, Xiao Yuan, who was originally surprised that Bai Qi was about to ascend to the sixth stage, felt inexplicably annoyed. This guy mustn¡¯t brag too much~ The two of them returned to the viewing room together, looking at Bai Qi, who suddenly had a melancholic expression, they all were somewhat confused. This guy, he won the fight and he is still unhappy. Really hard to please. ¡°By the way, Bai Qi, what are you going to do next? Are you going to stay at headquarters for a few days, or go straight back?¡± Seeing this, Xiao Yuan didn¡¯t bother to explain and asked. ¡°Next? I should stay for a few days. I want to go to the Tower of Knowledge to look up some information.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi woke up. He looked at Lu Qing and said, ¡°Lu Qing, can credits be exchanged for information in the Tower of Knowledge?¡± ¡°Yes, but it depends on your clearance level.¡± Lu Qing pushed his glasses and said, ¡°Since you have joined the Tower of Decision, you should be able to view most of the information.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened, and he immediately lost any desire to continue wandering. He waved to several people and ran straight out of the Tower of Competition. ¡°This guy, that¡¯s not the Tower of Knowledge.¡± Bai Yuxiao couldn¡¯t help but laugh at the sight, while Bai Qiucha quickly guessed Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts. ¡°Bai Qi probably went to exchange Mythical Resources in the Holy Relic Tower first, and then use the remaining credits to exchange for information in the Tower of Knowledge.¡± ¡°First exchange for Mythical Resources, and then exchange for information? How many credits does this guy Bai Qi have!¡± Bai Yuxiao was shocked, then grabbed Bai Qiucha, and asked, ¡°Cha, you are second place, how many credits do you have!¡± ¡°Uh, around one hundred and fifty thousand.¡± ¡°Damn!¡± Bai Yuxiao looked sorrowful. He was still quite proud of having accumulated over eighty thousand, only to discover that he had only half of these guys¡¯. No, if it was Bai Qi, he might not even have half. ¡°Uh, I suddenly remember, hasn¡¯t Bai Qi already exchanged several Mythical Resources?¡± Zhou Yan scratched his head and asked. ¡°Well, the first prize is two, he exchanged one with credits, plus this one, should be four.¡± Xiao Yuan nodded, these were not confidential data, so he naturally remembered them clearly. ¡°Four Mythical Resources, I suddenly feel balanced¡­¡± A look of relief appeared on Zhou Yan¡¯s face, he no longer worried about Bai Qi¡¯s rapid progress. After hearing Zhou Yan¡¯s explanation, Gu Shan and the others also developed similar thoughts, more or less. It wasn¡¯t that they wanted to find excuses for their failure. But this guy was just too demoralizing. Chapter 381 - Chapter 381: Chapter 377: Elemental Well Chapter 381: Chapter 377: Elemental Well Holy Relic Tower. Looking at the materials piled on the table in front of her, Yi Xiaowei said, ¡°The gathering and preservation of the materials are very on point. They can be exchanged for materials of the same grade.¡± Bai Qi nodded, asking, ¡°Could they be exchanged for mythical-level resources?¡± Although epic resources weren¡¯t just run-of-the-mill materials and held a chance of obtaining super skills, they still couldn¡¯t compare to mythical-level resources. ¡°Sorry, I can help you exchange rare resources for some epic-level ones proportionally, but mythical resources can¡¯t be exchanged this way.¡± Yi Xiaowei looked at Bai Qi apologetically, ¡°Mythical-level resources are not common, apart from members like you who can exchange them with points in the training program, they can only be exchanged for other items.¡± ¡°Trade by barter?¡± Bai Qi suddenly realized; no wonder why the Holy Relic Tower stored so many mythical resources. Beast Masters could exchange unused resources for the ones they wanted, without the association suffering any loss. It was a win-win situation. However, the training program¡¯s benefits were indeed generous. No wonder President Qin had said that even Master Sunrise would be envious of them. ¡°Then, please exchange all for epic-level resources.¡± Yi Xiaowei nodded, asking, ¡°What type of attribute do you want to exchange for? Should I keep it the same as before?¡± ¡°Keep the others the same and add a few sets of Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth attribute materials.¡± Now, of the Six Sword Servants, only the Dark Sword Servant had evolved. The other five were on the verge of evolution, so trading for some attribute materials might be helpful. ¡°Alright, I got it.¡± Yi Xiaowei nodded in understanding and began to operate the computer. ¡°Also, I would like to use the points to exchange for a mythical resource. Is there a Temporal Department resource in the Holy Relic Tower?¡± ¡°Temporal Department?¡± Upon hearing this, Yi Xiaowei was startled, asking, ¡°When did you contract a Temporal Department pet?¡± ¡°Not yet, I just want to try it for my pet.¡± Old Lady Fan was definitely more knowledgeable than him. Since she said that Temporal Department might be useful, Bai Qi naturally wanted to give it a try. ¡°I¡¯ll check for you. Temporal Department resources are quite rare. There might not be any in the items that can be exchanged for with the training points.¡± Yi Xiaowei paused for a moment, saying, ¡°However, if you really want it, you can ask the Tower Master. He seems to be conducting some research now and should come out around noon.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. It¡¯s better if there is one, but it¡¯s also fine if there isn¡¯t.¡± Bai Qi stood aside and waited quietly. After a while, Yi Xiaowei stood up helplessly. ¡°Indeed, there is no Temporal Department resource. I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright, it was within my expectations.¡± Bai Qi let out a sigh, which was actually within his expectations. After all, Temporal Department resources couldn¡¯t possibly be priced the same as ordinary resources, and they weren¡¯t really suitable for student use either. It seemed that he had to consider other ways. ¡°Um, would you like to exchange for resources from other Series? Apart from Time and Space, which are somewhat special attributes, we have resources for most of the attributes.¡± Yi Xiaowei opened the resource bar, and a long string of data appeared before them. ¡°There are all the categories that can be exchanged for with training points. There are quite a lot. Do you have any specific direction? I can help you filter.¡± ¡°Let me think¡­¡± After some pondering, Bai Qi said, ¡°Help me select some Holy Light Series or basic attribute-enhancing resources.¡± Of the five pets, three were already at King level, leaving only Gamma and Delta. Since the Space-Time resources needed for Delta were not available, he could only choose resources that strengthen basic attributes, like the Source of Life, or resources for Gamma, which were of the Holy Light Series. ¡°Holy Light Series and enhancing resources? We do have those.¡± Yi Xiaowei operated the computer for a while and quickly selected suitable resources for Bai Qi. [Material Name]: Evil-expelling Holy Silver [Material Level]: Mythical Level [Material Introduction]: Concentrated from the blood of Ice Sea Jelly King, a creature from the Holy Light Series, it can effectively drive away the damage caused by dark matter attributes. ¡­ [Material Name]: Prison Suppression Ivory [Material Level]: Mythical [Material Introduction]: Coming from the tusks of the Prison Suppression Demon Elephant, each carries the power of ten thousand pounds. ¡­ [Material Name]: Indestructible Insect Pupa [Material Level]: Mythical [Material Introduction]: Every fifty years, the Indestructible Insect will hide in its pupa to hibernate. The seemingly thin pupa can resist many disasters and attacks, but it can also easily become the prison for the Indestructible Insect. ¡­ [Material Name]: Light Elf¡¯s Heart [Material Level]: Mythical [Material Introduction]: The core formed after the death of a Light Elf. Legend has it that if it¡¯s soaked in a corresponding Elemental Well for a hundred years, it has a chance to revive, although no one has ever succeeded. ¡­ I ¡­ I want all of them! Bai Qi wiped the corner of his mouth, itching to discuss with Xiang Li about switching and joining the Holy Relic Tower right this instant. Evil-expelling Holy Silver, it was a blind guess but he knew it could at least grant a DEBUFF removal skill. Though Gamma¡¯s Bloodsucking Aura could absorb most energy damage from things like extreme poison, there was still no defense against curse series skills. He only explored three layers of the nineteen in the Twilight Tomb. Who knows, he might encounter ferocious beasts with curse series skills in the remaining layers. The Evil-expelling Holy Silver might work miracles Prison Suppression Demon Elephant, he had heard about this ferocious beast. It was said to be a terrifying creature living on the barren outskirts in the south, eating countless food daily. Wherever it went, whether beasts or humans, all were eaten as its food. But these creatures mostly lived alone and their numbers were quite limited. Otherwise, if an Emperor emerged among their group, it might cause an extinction disaster in this world. The reason the Prison Suppression Demon Elephant could rule freely was due to its mutant constitution and gigantic power that could overwhelm everything. If Delta could smoothly absorb its ivory, he would significantly increase his power, regardless of whether he received a Super Skill or not. Although Delta primarily relied on the Void attribute in battle, brought about by the magic of Echo, its own basic physique drove it. Only when the basic attributes like strength, speed, and body condition were strong enough, could the Void Echo exhibit corresponding strength. Though Bai Qi had been training Delta towards a Hexagon Warrior, it would be just as great if Delta could enhance his power drastically in any single aspect. The Indestructible Insect Pupa and Prison Suppression Ivory were akin, one enhancing strength and another bolstering defense. For Delta, proficient in close combat, both choices were desirable. However, what Bai Qi cared about the most was the Light Elf¡¯s Heart. Light Elf, he longed for it ever since he saw President Qin summoning one. If Gamma had not unexpectedly gained the Holy Light attribute, Bai Qi could hardly assure he wouldn¡¯t entertain other thoughts. If one looked at the description of the Light Elf¡¯s Heart, it seemed to suggest the possibility of reviving the Light Elf? Although the attribute somewhat overlapped with Gamma, making a contract with a purely supportive elf didn¡¯t seem too bad? ¡°Are you thinking about reviving this Light Elf?¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s expression, Yi Xiaowei instantly guessed his thoughts. ¡°Uh, was I that obvious?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, then looked at Yi Xiaowei expectantly, ¡°Do you know how to revive it?¡± ¡°I do, and it¡¯s complete, but¡­ it¡¯s useless now.¡± Yi Xiaowei mercilessly shattered Bai Qi¡¯s fantasies, ¡°Elemental Elves used to be a major race in this world, not too different from the Dragon Race. But when the Elemental Wells they relied on for survival disappeared, they lost their ability to resurrect or nurture new tribe members, gradually reducing in number.¡± ¡°After all, the cores of Elemental Elves¡­ are exceptionally valuable materials.¡± Yi Xiaowei shrugged his shoulders. Bai Qi instantly understood and his face fell with regret. ¡°So without the Elemental Well, this can only be used as a material, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Alright then.¡± Bai Qi sighed, looking at the four materials displayed on the screen, feeling more agitated than before. It was a shame he was short of just a thousand points. It felt like he could reach the target by slaying just two more ferocious beasts. ¡°Damn it, from this day on, beasts and I are natural enemies!¡± Bai Qi gritted his teeth in the dark, swearing solemnly. He meticulously examined each resource once again and after reflecting for a moment, said, ¡°I choose the Light Elf¡¯s Heart.¡± While all four resources were great, considering that the Silkgrass might evolve into a king-level creature, choosing the Holy Light series to balance Gamma¡¯s Power of Holy Light and Evil Power could potentially train Gamma into a king creature as well. Among the two resources, the Light Elf¡¯s Heart pivotal for nurturing a new Light Elf, was clearly more valuable. Although he may miss out on an Evil-expelling Super Skill, considering the performance of President Qin¡¯s Light Elf, the Light Elf¡¯s Heart might grant similar skills. ¡°It¡¯s a pity I can¡¯t make the selection in person. It wouldn¡¯t be so troublesome then.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips with some regret while Yi Xiaowei quickly completed the operation. ¡°Alright, the selection is done. Let¡¯s go collect the Light Elf¡¯s Heart first. The Epic-level resources you ordered should be ready by then.¡± After shutting down the computer, Yi Xiaowei prepared to take Bai Qi out to collect the resources. ¡°Wait a minute, I have an item and I don¡¯t know what metal it is made of. I¡¯d like to ask you.¡± Bai Qi stopped Yi Xiaowei, taking out the Death Lock. ¡°A lock chain?¡± The moment she saw the Death Lock, Yi Xiaowei¡¯s eyes glittered with a peculiar light. She swiftly put on her full set of tools, snatched the chain from Bai Qi¡¯s hand, and ran to the side to investigate it. ¡°Uh, I¡¯m kind of regretting not going to exchange my resources first.¡± Abandoned by Yi Xiaowei, Bai Qi sighed with resignation. Yet, he was very aware not to interrupt Yi Xiaowei, finding a small corner to meditate in peace. ¡­ ¡°Found it!¡± Finally, just when Bai Qi was running out of patience, Yi Xiaowei made a discovery. Clutching a thick book, she ran to Bai Qi. ¡°This metal is not natural, it is an alloy. I haven¡¯t fully analyzed its components yet, but I found the main material.¡± With that, Yi Xiaowei pointed to an image in the book. ¡°Bright Spirit Gold? A special metal only found in the Western Region¡¯s Ghost Gobi?¡± Western Region again? Chapter 382 - Chapter 382: Chapter 378: The Boundless Sea of Learning Chapter 382: Chapter 378: The Boundless Sea of Learning Bai Qi¡¯s eyes flickered with realization as he looked at the introduction about the Bright Spirit Gold. The Death Lock came from the Zhonghu Dojo, which was established by some Western Clans. The Bright Spirit Gold, too, was a special product of the western region. The source of the Death Lock was self-evident. However, the forces behind the Death Round Table now seemed more obvious. ¡°They¡¯re humans, but they¡¯re mixed up with ferocious beasts. No wonder our teachers are so worn out. Bai Qi sighed. If he could discover this connection, so could his teachers. However, no action had been taken so far, probably because the specific target had not been identified yet. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is there something wrong with this chain?¡± Yi Xiaowei was somewhat curious. The metal that made this chain was very interesting. Even though it was metal, it seemed to be alive, devouring the surrounding matter for self-repair and growth. Even Yi Xiaowei, who had been in the Holy Relic Tower since childhood, had never seen anything similar to this kind of metal. But looking at Bai Qi, this metal seemed to come from a unique origin? ¡°I¡¯m not sure if there¡¯s a problem yet, but it¡¯s definitely something worth studying.¡± Bai Qi nodded. The Death Lock now appeared to be deliberately delivered by the Zhonghu Consortium. Such a deliberate act made people wonder what underlying intentions were present. However, if they didn¡¯t consider that, and could replicate this metal, it might have unexpected effects the next time they encountered the Death Knight. With the endless material science, it was possible to develop a targeted plan. Well, by that time, the Thirteenth Bureau may have already researched it. ¡°I see¡­¡± Yi Xiaowei glanced at the Death Metal on the side, hesitating for a while, and then asked, ¡°Bai Qi, can you leave some of this metal for me to study?¡± ¡°I have no problem with it, but this thing is quite dangerous. You¡¯d better be careful.¡± After thinking for a while, Bai Qi agreed to Yi Xiaowei¡¯s request. Although the attribute of Death Metal was close to the Power of Death, and it could even devour the Power of Death to evolve, its threat was not as horrific as the Power of Death. Otherwise, Bai Heguang wouldn¡¯t allow Bai Qi to keep some for himself. However, considering this thing might be related to the Death Round Table, Bai Qi still had to give a warning. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m a professional in this.¡± Yi Xiaowei grinned and then hurriedly went with Bai Qi to pick up the Light Elf¡¯s Heart and those Epic materials. Then he rushed back to his room to start his research. Hearing Yi Xiaowei¡¯s response, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but recall the first time he met Yi Xiaowei. ¡°I¡¯m regretting this a bit now. He isn¡¯t going to do some dangerous experiments, is he?¡± After hesitating for a moment, Bai Qi didn¡¯t stop Yi Xiaowei. If it were somewhere else, that would be one thing. Here it was the Holy Relic Tower, where people who tinker with curious and rare objects were commonplace. According to Yi Xiaowei¡¯s description, Xiang Li might be researching this Death Metal now. ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s go to the Tower of Knowledge.¡± Bai Qi took another glance at Yi Xiaowei, who was deeply engrossed in researching Death Metal, and walked toward the Tower of Knowledge. Compared to Death Metal, Bai Qi was more interested in the Alchemy Curse Mark. The special metal that carried the Power of Death, the Alchemy Curse Mark that could accommodate Spirit Power and souls ¡ª if he could simultaneously research both, he might be able to replicate the Death Knight. He found this thought fascinating. Thinking of this, Bai Qi quickened his pace and arrived at the entrance of the Tower of Knowledge in no time. By this time, the entrance of the Tower of Knowledge was already packed with students. Those who were unable to exchange their points for Mythical resources had almost all given up on the Epic resources and swarmed to the Tower of Knowledge to spend their points. Compared to Epic materials available in the future, formulas for evolution, the Pet Beast Illustrated Handbook, and some hard-to-acquire information externally were evidently more valuable. ¡°It seems like I¡¯ve come at a bad time¡­¡± Looking at the students who were stuck choosing evolution formulas, Bai Qi, who had never used a formula before, expressed his lack of comprehension. He expertly avoided the crowd and approached the library. ¡°Let¡¯s see if there is any alchemy information.¡± Entering the library, Bai Qi was familiar with the operations on the stone tablet. He quickly found what he was looking for. ¡°There it is!¡± Bai Qi grinned, about to teleport, only to find that the area where the Alchemy information was located was dim and non-responsive to teleportation. ¡°Insufficient authority?¡± Bai Qi felt a headache. Although he had guessed it earlier, he was surprised that even after joining the Tower of Decision, he still couldn¡¯t read the books on alchemy. He wondered what the Truth Empire had done in the past to make people so incensed. Whoosh~ Just then, a figure appeared abruptly in front of Bai Qi, startling him. ¡°Lu Qing? Where did you come from?¡± Bai Qi recognized the newcomer at a glance and was taken aback. Could it be that because he had officially joined the Six Tower, even Lu Qing liked to fly around like this? ¡°The teacher sent me to deliver the token of identity for the Tower of Decision.¡± ¡°Identity Token?¡± Bai Qi took a dark gold token engraved with the pictures of the Six Towers from Lu Qing, asking curiously, ¡°I joined the Tower of Decision, why is it given by Master Lan?¡± ¡°The Identity Tokens for all Six Tower members are issued by the Tower of Knowledge, I was going to give it to you at the Tower of Competition just now, but then you ran off.¡± Lu Qing adjusted his glasses and explained, ¡°You can now teleport directly in and out of the Six Towers whenever your permissions allow, and most of the documentation in the archives will be accessible to you.¡± Having said that, without waiting for Bai Qi¡¯s response, Lu Qing vanished with a whoosh. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is, I always wondered why I never saw members of the Six Towers around usually. Turns out they just teleport directly.¡± Satisfied, Bai Qi nodded and pressed his identity token onto the control stone tablet. In an instant, the individual darkened areas lit up one at a time, including the alchemy section, of course. ¡°I suddenly feel that being forced to join the Tower of Decision isn¡¯t such a bad thing after all.¡± Bai Qi grinned, then directly teleported in front of the bookshelf with alchemist works, pulling out a basic alchemy guide and started flipping through it. ¡­ ¡°Transmuting attributes¡­equal exchange¡­understanding¡­deconstruction¡­reconstitution¡­makes sense.¡± As he closed the book, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes were full of admiration. Alchemy, with the methods of today, was a special technique using Alchemy Curse Mark to reorganize elements of a substance and create another kind of substance. However, the use of alchemy was not an ability that could be improvised freely; it had to follow the fundamental principle of equal exchange, and there was also an array of restrictions, some of which required the operator to pay a certain price. That said, alchemy, being a form of runes, indeed had its unique characteristics. ¡°What could possibly lead to such an incredible technique to be forbidden?¡± Bai Qi put the alchemy guide back to its original place. After searching a while, he finally found a book related to the history of the Truth Empire. The existence of the Truth Empire was brief, yet it doubled the human territories, thanks to these alchemists. However, at the height of the Truth Empire, a scandal erupted that led to the downfall of the empire. ¡°They practiced on humans and ferocious beasts together? You¡¯d have to be brain dead for a decade to come up with that.¡± Bai Qi silently read the record in the book, expressing utter disdain. According to the principle of equal exchange, practicing on humans and ferocious beasts together could result in a hybrid species. However, compared to the powerful physique and soul of the ferocious beasts, humans probably wouldn¡¯t even amount to a spare part, let alone gaining the power of ferocious beasts. The Truth Empire to be ruined was justifiable. After tidying up the book, Bai Qi smiled at the neatly arranged bookshelves in front of him. ¡°Another big project¡­¡± ¡­ A week later. Bai Qiucha wore a bitter smile, looking at Bai Qi, who had developed two black eye circles from copying so many books, and tried to persuade him, ¡°Actually, Bai Qi, you don¡¯t have to copy all this information. It¡¯s just a few days journey to Gusu City.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, I just have these few books left.¡± Bai Qi handed the books in his hands to Schuck for copying, then downed two gulps of fresh juice made from God Fruit. Only then did he recover. Due to joining the Tower of Decision, the archives of the Tower of Knowledge had almost entirely opened up to him. Bai Qi didn¡¯t waste this opportunity, and he had recorded almost everything related to alchemy. He also recorded lots of other things that he thought he might need ¡ª even things he might never use. For example, ¡°Beasts: Dining At The Cutting Edge¡± or ¡°The Last Breakfast¡±¡­ Apart from picking the books he himself was interested in, he also copied all the books his five pet beasts were interested in, making him, a Fifth Stage Beastmaster, thoroughly exhausted. After all, reading comfortably at home was always a better option than on the road, regardless of how advanced Federation¡¯s technology was. ¡°Alright then.¡± Bai Qiucha shook her head, ¡°Since you¡¯ve already sorted it out, do you want to go back with me to Gusu City?¡± ¡°Go back to Gusu City? I would, but I have to ask Nicholas if he¡¯s ready.¡± Bai Qi rubbed his eyes. Since Nicholas was going with him, the Green Dragon Secret Realm obviously couldn¡¯t be left here. But as Old Lady Fan had mentioned, Nicholas hadn¡¯t fully mastered the Green Dragon Secret Realm yet. Thus, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t sure of when he could go back. ¡°I see¡­¡± Bai Qiucha nodded and said, ¡°Then I might need to leave first. The end of term is coming and the college needs me to represent the Undead Department.¡± ¡°Hmm, you go ahead. I might need some more time.¡± Bai Qi stretched, assuming Nicholas hadn¡¯t found a solution since he hadn¡¯t come to find him. He was likely going to have to wait till Nicholas had solved everything before he could return to Gusu City. But it was also a good thing. This way, he could peacefully enjoy reading without worrying about being bothered by President Qin or Duanmeng. ¡°Okay.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded and turned to leave. Bai Qi once again dived back into the archives, intending to check for any books he might have missed. The Tower of Knowledge had existed for thousands of years. Despite spending a week, Bai Qi could only pick out a few books that interested him. The countless books he hadn¡¯t read were still overwhelming. Knowledge, truly, is boundless¡­ Chapter 383 - Chapter 383: Chapter 379: Cleaning Up the Secret Realm Chapter 383: Chapter 379: Cleaning Up the Secret Realm Green Dragon Secret Realm. ¡°Bai Qi, have you been undergoing some tough training recently? This dragon feels like you seem a bit weak.¡± Nicholas curiously looked at Bai Qi, who seemed like he would fall asleep at any moment, and immediately released Jade Power to help Bai Qi recover. ¡°Thanks, Nicholas, I¡¯ll be fine after a good sleep.¡± Bai Qi let out a big yawn. After parting with Bai Qiucha, he had stayed in the data room for another three days and was eventually pulled out by Lu Qing, who had come to switch out the books. While checking if any books had been forgotten, Bai Qi unexpectedly found some books on alchemy. Once he started reading, he quickly immersed in it, resulting in a mistake only rune beginners would make. The mind was overworked due to excessive copying of high-difficulty runes¡ªresulting in spirit power depletion. In short, brain overuse. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is¡­¡± Nicholas scratched his head and said, ¡°Right, I was actually coming to find you. It might take this dragon some more time before he can leave with you.¡± ¡°Hmm? Did you encounter any problems while clearing out the Realm?¡± Bai Qi was puzzled by Nicholas¡¯s words and asked. ¡°It¡¯s not entirely about the clean-up, it¡¯s actually this dragon¡ª¡± ¡°This cowardly dragon has his own problems, being scared by some snakes. If this was during the reign of the Dragon Emperor, I dare say you would have been thrown into the Dragon Tomb.¡± As Nicholas was speaking, a small gray snake popped out from Nicholas¡¯s head, cutting him off midway. ¡°Cowskin Snake? You¡¯re still alive?¡± Bai Qi glanced at the cowskin snake looking down at him arrogantly and was surprised. Old Lady Fan¡¯s kick back then was not light, how on earth did this thing survive? Hmm, it seems like in the future, it can be sent to explore some dangerous places. ¡°Human, what are you planning against this snake¡­ Hey hey hey, stupid dragon, what are you doing!¡± Cowskin Snake sensed danger instinctively and was about to question Bai Qi, but suddenly felt a loss of balance and was pinned to the ground by Nicholas. ¡°Eh, did he just faint?¡± Looking at Nicholas, who had completely passed out while firmly pinning the tail of the cowskin snake, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but sigh lightly. So he¡¯s still that scared of snakes. ¡­ ¡°So, you¡¯re not able to clear the Realm due to these snakes, Nicholas?¡± Bai Qi rolled his eyes, watching the snakes happily swimming through the poisonous mist in the forest below, couldn¡¯t help but tease Nicholas. ¡°Well, it¡¯s not as exaggerated as you put it, Bai Qi. This dragon was just surprised to find so many snakes here.¡± Nicholas immediately explained, but his guilty eyes had already given him away. ¡°Indeed, a fear developed over centuries can¡¯t be easily eliminated.¡± Bai Qi pat Nicholas. After some thought, he summoned his five pets. ¡°Gamma, you absorb the poisonous mist. Beta, you find the source of the poisonous mist. Alpha, Delta, you handle these snakes. As for Epsilon, you restore the environment here a bit.¡± Pop pop! (So many snakes! Master, let¡¯s have snake soup tonight!) Cowskin Snake: ¡°What do you have against the snakes, always thinking about snake soup!¡± Whimper whimper¡­ (This place stinks too much, this dog doesn¡¯t want to smell it, let Schuck handle it¡­) ¡°Should I help purify? My Great Sun Force Field is effective against the toxins.¡± After defeating two opponents in a row, the Cordyceps had gained much confidence and was ready to activate the Great Sun Force Field. ¡°No need, leaving it to Gamma is fine, this much toxin can¡¯t be wasted.¡± Bai Qi stopped Cordyceps and threw Gamma straight down. Hiss hiss hiss¡­ The sudden appearance of Gamma quickly attracted the attention of the nearby snakes. They swam towards Gamma, but he didn¡¯t pay any mind and fully activated the Bloodsucking Aura to absorb the poisonous mist. ¡°Tsk¡­ this range, it¡¯s about to reach a hundred meters by now, right?¡± Looking at the gigantic blood-red ring below, Bai Qi nodded slightly, then turned to the other four pets beside him and said, ¡°Okay, let¡¯s go.¡± Klack klack. (Understood.) Alpha responded first, took a leap and fell into the forest. Also appearing was the fully-armed Six Sword Servants. In a forest terrain like this, a cavalry form would certainly be troublesome, so the five sword servants dismounted and followed Alpha into battle, wielding their swords to kill the snakes. As for the Dark Armor Knight, it was not affected in the slightest. Controlling a magnificent skeletal horse, it skillfully weaved through the forest shadows. Each time it appeared, it would take the lives of a large group of snakes. ¡°Even after evolving into knight form, its combat style is still the same.¡± Bai Qi gave a faint smile. The Dark Swordsman originally attacked by taking advantage of shadows. Now it was a lord-level creature but still acted in the same manner. However, lord-level creatures indeed had a completely different level of control over shadows. Looking at the Dark Armor Knight, who clearly outperformed his companions in harvesting efficiency, Bai Qi¡¯s satisfaction grew. He then turned his attention to the Wood Armor Swordsman. The Wood Armor Swordsman mainly relied on poison attribute attacks. I wonder if this poisonous mist can accelerate its evolution. Alpha and the Six Sword Servants took the lead in the attack. Not to be outdone, Delta changed his form and plunged directly into the poisonous mist. The tail of the White Armored Elephant, the wings of the Wind God Winged Dragon, the unicorn horn of the Dragon Horned Whale, the claws of the Fierce Dragon Beast, the arm of the Diamond Ape, and the body of the Titan Python. From a distance, Delta surprisingly resembled the reputed Yinglong Dragon. ¡°My goodness, has Delta already mastered partial evolution to this extent?¡± Watching Delta darting around in the forest, his effectiveness not falling short of Alpha, a king creature, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but marvel. ¡°Beast Master, you¡¯ve finally realized how negligent you¡¯ve been, not even knowing how your pets have evolved.¡± Schuck harshly criticized Bai Qi¡¯s actions, and Beta, standing next to him, nodded in agreement. The humans haven¡¯t given us any new scrolls lately. They¡¯re just too lazy. ¡°Ahem¡­I call this giving you plenty of room for self-growth. Teaching according to individual aptitude is the best way.¡± Bai Qi coughed lightly and then looked at Husky, who was still dithering. His face became serious, ¡°Alright, it¡¯s your turn. Hurry up and find the source of the poison for me!¡± ¡°And Epsilon, hurry up and restore the areas that have already been treated, or the poisonous mist will come back!¡± Whining sounds¡­ (I don¡¯t want to go, this place stinks worse than the Black Nightmare Swamp¡­) ¡°Ah ha, I suddenly remembered that Gamma seems to have some wolf cooking recipes¡­¡± ¡°Cooking wolf! I want to eat!¡± Before Husky could react, the Cowskin Snake became interested, looking at Husky with enthusiasm, clearly contemplating which part to eat first! Mournful crying¡­ (Stinky snake, believe it or not, I¡¯ll eat you first!) ¡°Come on then, I¡¯ll have a contest with you today to see who becomes food first!¡± The snake and the wolf started to tussle, causing Bai Qi¡¯s forehead veins to throbbing. He patted Nicholas, who immediately understood and threw these two down. ¡°You two, go find the source together. If you can¡¯t find it¡­ I¡¯ll have a wolf-snake feast tonight~¡± Whining¡­ (Human, you¡¯ve changed¡­) ¡°Damn it, I¡¯ll be back!¡± As Husky and the Cowskin Snake gradually disappeared into the distance, the Insect Grass also wisely followed the main group, helping to restore the forest. Its earnest appearance was the embodiment of forestation contributions. If it was lazy, would it be cooked along with the rest as seasoning¡­ Definitely¡­ Thinking of the image of it being cooked in the pot together with Husky and the Cowskin Snake, Insect Grass couldn¡¯t help but shiver, and the great Power of the Sun and Power of Nature poured out, repairing the forest that had been ravaged by Alpha and his team bit by bit. ¡°Thank you, Bai Qi. Actually, this is something I should be doing.¡± Seeing the five pets busy below, Nicholas felt somewhat embarrassed, ¡°Or let me do it?¡± ¡°Oh, sure. Then find a safe place to put me down.¡± Nicholas¡¯s look suddenly froze. Looking at the snakes below, he sheepishly withdrew his neck, ¡°Or let¡¯s wait until Alpha and the others are tired.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you already kill their leader? Why are you still acting scared¡­¡± Bai Qi rolled his eyes, utterly helpless with Nicholas. Suddenly he felt that having this guy protect him was a little unreliable. If they encounter those snake-like ferocious beasts from the Black Water Tribe, wouldn¡¯t this guy be less useful than Insect Grass? ¡°I don¡¯t know either¡­¡± Nicholas jabbed at his claw sheepishly, ¡°After clearing Jade Valley last time, I thought I had overcome it, but a couple of days ago when I saw it, I suddenly became scared again.¡± ¡°I see¡­ So your psychological breakthrough has a time limit?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood, looked at Nicholas, and then at the Cowskin Snake below, who was both arguing with Husky and seeking the source of the poisonous mist, ¡°I have a method that might help you overcome fear. Do you want to try it?¡± ¡°Really!¡± Nicholas¡¯s eyes lit up, looking at Bai Qi with full expectation. ¡°As long as I can overcome this fear, I am willing to do anything!¡± ¡°You said it yourself.¡± Bai Qi grinned, his eerie smile making Nicholas suddenly regret his decision and wanted to refuse. However, he was still too late. Bai Qi made a gesture and a slender mechanical arm grabbed the Cowskin Snake and took it back into the sky, dropping it into Bai Qi¡¯s hands. ¡°Well, well, well, aren¡¯t you scared of snakes? From today on, live together with the Cowskin Snake. Whenever you become numb to snakes, you can part ways.¡± ¡°This¡­ this¡­ I, I¡­¡± Nicholas fearfully watched the Cowskin Snake get closer and closer, his head involuntarily withdrawing, while the Cowskin Snake seemed quite pleased with Bai Qi¡¯s arrangement. It voluntarily swam above Nicholas¡¯s head and promptly fell asleep. The aura of the Green Dragon¡­ It¡¯s indeed perfect for sleep¡­ Chapter 384 - Chapter 384: Chapter 380: Another Demon Class? Chapter 384: Chapter 380: Another Demon Class? Unlike Bai Qi¡¯s secret base realm, the Green Dragon Secret Realm was ridiculously large. Gamma, Alpha, and the other pets spent almost half a day clearing it out, and there was still a significant amount left to be cleared. Moreover, some areas that had been cleared gradually started to be enveloped by the poison fog again. ¡°It seems we still need to find the source, Nicholas, can¡¯t you use your secret realm authority to find the source?¡± Bai Qi frowned as the cleaning efficiency was indeed low. If this kept going, who knew when they would finish cleaning. ¡°I tried, but I don¡¯t know why I can¡¯t look into the areas covered by the poison fog.¡± Nicholas looked somewhat embarrassed ¨C areas in his own secret realm that he had no control over was admittedly shameful. ¡°The areas covered by the poison fog, huh? Tch, we¡¯re back to where we started.¡± Bai Qi sighed ¨C with this trend, they would truly have to clean a little at a time. Seemingly disturbed by the discussion between Bai Qi and Nicholas, the cowhide snake slowly straightened up, saying, ¡°Why should you insist on taking this secret realm away? Isn¡¯t it better to just place the green dragon in another random secret realm?¡± Bai Qi: ¡°¡­¡± Nicholas: ¡°¡­¡± Bai Qi and Nicholas exchanged meaningful looks. It seemed like this suggestion might actually work. ¡°President Zhao gave me a new secret realm this time. It should be able to accommodate you. Nicholas, how about you move there?¡± Bai Qi took out the Secret Realm Ring that Zhao Futu had given him. He had been busy copying information these days and didn¡¯t have time to see what this secret realm looked like. However, he found it unlikely that it would be smaller than the secret base realm. ¡°I don¡¯t mind, but the plants of the Jade Valley might take some effort to relocate.¡± Nicholas nodded, already starting to ponder the logistics of the move. Awoooo! (I¡¯ve found it!) At this moment, Beta¡¯s voice suddenly echoed in Bai Qi¡¯s mind. Then, a huge explosion sounded deep within the forest. Next, a huge snake made up of toxic green liquid slowly emerged from the forest. ¡°We¡¯ve located the source!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes sparkled, he was considering letting Nicholas give up on cleaning and move to a new place, but they found the source immediately. It seemed Nicholas didn¡¯t need to worry about moving anymore. ¡°Nicholas, quickly get rid of this thing then¡­Nicholas?¡± Looking at the formidable poisonous python in the distance, Bai Qi was ready to let Nicholas take care of the enemy, but he suddenly discovered the distance between himself and the python was increasing. ¡°Well, I suddenly feel a bit unwell. Perhaps we should deal with this some other day?¡± Nicholas glanced at the python far away nervously, showing no intention of entering into battle. ¡°Seems like a python alone isn¡¯t enough.¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue. In any case, once Bai Qi got back, he planned to throw a snake feast for Nicholas and make him eat snakes consistently for a month. Surely that would do the trick. Right, he could also have the bugs create snake-related dreams such as ¡®Rampage of the Python¡¯, ¡®Soul of the Giant Python¡¯, ¡®White Lady¡¯¡­ In any case, if he surrounded Nicholas with snakes, Nicholas would eventually get used to it. ¡°However, looks like we can only count on Alpha and the rest to handle this guy.¡± Bai Qi deeply glanced at the giant python that was spewing toxic mist everywhere. He then connected mentally with the five beasts. Through his connection, he could see the scenes of the beasts in battle. From a distance, it didn¡¯t seem like a big deal but up close, this python was significantly larger than the one that once occupied the Jade Valley. It was not far off from the black and white snakes in the Sun¡¯s Secret Realm. ¡°Beta, can you judge the approximate level of the enemy?¡± Awoooo.. (Its aura is pretty strong, but my senses tell me that it seems very weak¡­) ¡°Strong and weak? Could it be a facade?¡± Bai Qi raised an eyebrow. Suddenly, Jerry spoke, ¡°This creature¡¯s soul is weak, but it¡¯s wrapped in a force far stronger than itself, that¡¯s why Beta feels that way.¡± Kapupu. (Gamma feels, the aura of this poisonous snake is very similar to the stone Gamma ate before.) ¡°Stone? An Evil Energy Core? Is this snake part of the demon class?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes sparkled. He had managed to get a few resources for the Holy Light attribute, but for the Evil Energy attribute, he was at a loss. As soon as the evil energy attribute of those cores is suppressed by the Holy Light, he would face the tough task of sourcing for Evil Energy. Now, he seemed to have found a creature that was likely part of the demon class in the Green Dragon Secret Realm. This was totally the protagonist¡¯s treatment. ¡°Alpha, can you defeat it?¡± Gulalala. (No problem.) Upon receiving instructions, Alpha immediately stopped roaming around, a sharp aura shot into the sky, even blowing away the surrounding poison fog. Awooo! (No way, I¡¯m going too!) Beta became interested seeing Alpha getting serious and immediately wanted to join the battle. ¡°Don¡¯t rush, we¡¯ll watch on the sidelines for a bit.¡± Jerry halted Beta¡¯s activities, and Schuck seems to have detected something, launching his surveillance system to search everywhere. Hisssss¡­ Guided by Alpha¡¯s dominating aura, the poisonous python¡¯s attention was instantly shifted, spewing a mouthful of venom without a second word. Unlike the previous poisonous mist, this venom was incredibly sticky, emitting a strange green color all over. Just one look was enough to know that getting smeared by it wouldn¡¯t bode well. Alpha clearly understood this, and didn¡¯t choose to resist it head-on. He skillfully dodged. The venom fell on the ground, making a series of hissing sounds. Everything it covered, whether it was trees, ground or even snakes, was instantly corroded clean, saturating the air instantly with venomous gas. Glug, glug. (Such a powerful toxin, stronger than any toxin Gamma has ever consumed.) As the team member with the best palate, Gamma immediately gave his assessment. His green body continuously squirmed, not hiding his desire for it at all. Want to eat¡­ Want to eat this poisonous python! A strong desire rose within Gamma¡¯s heart, prompting him to unconsciously approach the python. Spotting Gamma¡¯s unusual behavior, Jerry was the first to notice and immediately howled, waking Gamma up. ¡°Alpha¡¯s death field affects both friend and foe, we better not go up and interfere.¡± Seeing the increasingly dense poisonous gas around him, Jerry looked back at the worm grass and said, ¡°Epsilon, disperse the poisonous gas here first, we can¡¯t let the enemy broaden their environmental advantage.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± The worm grass nodded, directly opening the sun field, while Gamma, as if waking from a dream, switched to the holy light state and began purifying the surrounding toxins. His attention, however, remained on the python. Still really want to eat¡­ Seeing that Gamma did not interfere, Alpha finally let loose. He skillfully dodged the venomous balls spat by the python and instantly got in front of it. The python, however, didn¡¯t seem to realize the ferocity of the little skeleton in front of it and bit at Alpha¡¯s imposing mouth. In an instant, strong winds whipped up. Invisible sword blades swept across the python in a flash, and fine cracks appeared on the surface of the python¡¯s body. The huge python was thus dismembered by the Pursuing Wind Blade. Hissssss! However, the critically injured python seemed indifferent to its own wounds, lightly twitching and regenerating immediately, continuing its attack on Alpha. Seeing this, Alpha advanced instead of retreating, wielding the Sword of Death and rushing straight into the python¡¯s mouth. Before the python could swallow him, he sprinted directly through its body, leaving a huge black hole in the python. Because of the corrosion of the Power of Death, the python¡¯s wounds could not heal as quickly as before, but it was still relentlessly attacking Alpha. ¡°Does it not have a physical body?¡± Bai Qi immediately realized something, instinctively thought of something, and wanted to warn Alpha right away. Boom! Just then, another python emerged from behind Alpha, swiftly biting down at him. There¡¯s not just one python! Facing the python¡¯s attack, Alpha remained calm. The Death Dragon immediately appeared, biting down hard on the python in front, while simultaneously turning around. A red flame instantly enveloped the python behind him. Blup blup. (Alpha is indeed very strong.) Delta, who was watching from the sidelines, was filled with admiration as he watched Alpha easily handle two pythons, but he soon became determined. Being unable to evolve continuously, it seemed that he still had a long way to go. ¡°Don¡¯t let your guard down, it¡¯s not over yet.¡± Just then, Jerry, who had been watching the whole time, suddenly made a move. He activated the Tri-Unity form again, and even set up the electromagnetic sniper rifle, aiming directly at Alpha floating in the air. Blup blup? (Jerry, what are you guys doing? Why are you targeting Alpha?) Delta was a little surprised and was about to stop Jerry, when the ground under his feet shattered suddenly. A far more giant green snake emerged from the ground. Its target was clearly Alpha floating in the sky. This was the real body of the python! Crackle crackle. (I¡¯ve been waiting for you.) Seeing the giant snake that suddenly appeared, there was not a trace of surprise in Alpha. The Death Dragon immediately flew back, constricting around the Sword of Death. As Alpha gently wielded it, a sword aura solid to the extreme whipped out, heading straight for the big snake. At the same time, Jerry also pulled the trigger. The dark gold bullet, infused with the power of the three beasts, hit the big snake¡¯s head just as it was about to swallow Alpha. In an instant, the giant snake was frozen in the air, and the two previously writhing pythons also turned into venom and fell to the ground. From the beginning, these two pythons were only created from venom by the giant snake, which was why Beta and the others had that strange feeling. ¡°So, we¡¯ve won?¡± Nicholas, who originally wanted to rush up and assist, was taken aback as he watched the giant snake stuck in mid-air. Apparently, he didn¡¯t expect Alpha and Husky to be able to foresee the enemy¡¯s approach and counteract it. After all, even he hadn¡¯t detected the presence of this giant snake! Chapter 385 - Chapter 385: Chapter 381: Evil Energy Snake Statue Chapter 385: Chapter 381: Evil Energy Snake Statue Nicholas¡¯s words also echoed the thoughts of Bai Qi, who immediately asked a question as soon as he saw his two pets unharmed. ¡°Alpha, Jerry, how did you perceive the snake¡¯s real body?¡± Creak, creak. (Instinct.) Jerry: ¡°Just a guess.¡± Bai Qi: ¡°¡­can you be serious?¡± Creak, creak. (Boss, it really was instinct. Although the big snake hid well, I was sure that the murderous aura didn¡¯t come from these two pythons.) Jerry nodded, ¡°The disparity between the spirits and power of these two pythons is too great. It looked quite suspicious, so I ventured a guess.¡± ¡°So that¡¯s how it is.¡± After hearing this, Bai Qi understood, he signaled Nicholas to step forward, looked at the giant snake body in front of him, and asked, ¡°Is this guy dead now?¡± Creak, creak. (I destroyed its brain and heart, it should be dead.) Woof, woof! (Bonehead, it was clearly this doggy who first killed its spirit!) Both pets glared at each other, and then turned their heads away, both ignoring the other one. ¡°Alright, Alpha was able to easily handle the attacks of the three pythons and killed them in one shot, well done. You guys were able to anticipate the big snake¡¯s movements and kill on time, also not bad. Let¡¯s call this a draw.¡± Seeing both pets act like this, Bai Qi immediately tried to calm them down. However, when Bai Qi mentioned a draw, Beta¡¯s fur stood on end. Woof, woof! (Draw? This doggy will not accept a draw with Bonehead!) Creak, creak¡­ (Hmph¡­) Alpha splendidly ignored Husky¡¯s rage, causing Husky to go insane even further, completely unaware of Bai Qi who was snickering at it. ¡°Human, you are doing this intentionally, right?¡± The Cowskin Snake rolled its eyes, but Bai Qi feigned ignorance, ¡°Intentionally? What intentionally? I don¡¯t understand.¡± After these guys had peacefully rested for so long, he finally had the chance to give them some motivation, how could Bai Qi let it go? Oh, a Beast Master like him who is closely focused on his pet¡¯s feelings is really rare. Crunch crunch! (Master Master, can Gamma eat him now!) Gamma bounced around the big snake, itching to devour it right where it lays. ¡°This snake is so big, it would be a waste to eat it directly. Let¡¯s first check to see if there are any worthwhile materials to harvest.¡± Bai Qi shook his head. Gamma had sensed an evil energy from the python before, so there was a great chance that they could find related resources in this big snake. Simply eating it would be a dreadful waste. Woof, woof! (Even though the snake is dead now, why does it still stink so much around here? No, this doggy feels it¡¯s even smellier!) ¡°Even smellier?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi was stunned. He looked around and did find that the surrounding poisonous mist was not only failing to disperse but also becoming more concentrated. ¡°So, this big snake is not the source of the poison gas?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes narrowed as he looked at the place where the big snake had crawled out from, saying, ¡°Delta, it¡¯s your turn.¡± Blub, blub. (Yes, master.) Delta nodded its head and immediately transformed into the Fierce Dragon Beast form. Its strong legs stomped hard and the ground instantly crumbled. [Skill Name]: Earth Tremor [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Introduction]: As the ruler of the earth, the Fierce Dragon Beast has absolute control over its territory. All creatures that refuse to yield in front of it will be buried by the earth. ¡­ ¡°Even without using the Void Echo, its destructive power is still very strong. I definitely made the right choice.¡± Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily. A status image of Delta immediately surfaced in Bai Qi¡¯s mind. [Name]: Ancestral Beast (Delta)/Wind God Winged Dragon/Diamond Ape/Dragon Horned Whale/White Armored Elephant/Fierce Dragon Beast/Titan Python [Nature]: None/Wind System/Ground System/Water System/Ground System/Ground System/Ground System [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord/Low-Level King/Low-Level King/Low-Level King/Low-Level King/Low-Level King/Low-Level King [Growth Level]: Fifth Stage Second Level [Skills]: Void Echo (Super Level ¨C proficient), Survival of the Fittest (Super Level ¨C perfect)/Gale Control (High Level ¨C proficient)/Diamond Body (High Level ¨C proficient)/Undercurrent Impact (High Level ¨C proficient)/Toxic Return (High Level ¨C proficient)/Earth Tremor (High Level ¨C proficient)/Death Entanglement (High Level ¨C proficient) [Energy Value]: 8E1100W [Condition]: Evolvable ¡­ Considering the uniqueness of Void Echo, all the forms that Delta chose after its original sea, land, and air forms were all strength types, which could bring out the maximum effect of Void Echo. ¡°Unfortunately, I haven¡¯t found a way to evolve into king-level yet, otherwise, Delta might be the strongest among all the pets.¡± A hint of regret flashed across Bai Qi¡¯s face, but it was quickly replaced by the ongoing situation in front of him. As the ground was broken open by Delta, more poisonous mist seeped out from underground. It corroded everything it passed, whether they were snakes or trees, at a visibly rapid pace. Then, death. ¡°Indeed, the source of the toxin is right here.¡± Bai Qi cracked a smile, and as the team¡¯s expert in detoxification, Gamma stepped forward, unfolding his Bloodsucking Aura and beginning to absorb fervently, Delta too took on the form of a White Armored Elephant and assisted at his side. Their abilities allowed them to use the toxin as their own sustenance, it was a simple matter of replenishing their energy and healing. The scale of the ground collapse was bigger than Bai Qi and his people had predicted. Once all the dust had settled, a pit about a hundred meters in diameter had appeared on the ground. The pit was deep, and beside the fallen giant serpent, one could vaguely see some eggshells crushed by the rocks falling down. Clearly, the venomous snakes of the Green Dragon Secret Realm were all hatched from here. In the center of the pit, there was a huge green poison pool. The poison pool was bubbling in green like magma, which you could tell it was dangerous just by looking at it. However, the attention of Bai Qi and his companions was entirely drawn to the green serpent-shaped statue in the center of the poison pool. Evil Energy! Bai Qi¡¯s eyes sparkled, and Gamma, who couldn¡¯t suppress his inner craving, rushed directly towards the serpent-shaped statue. ¡°Gamma, wait until the situation is confirmed before consuming it!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi swiftly stretched out his hand to stop him, and Alpha flashed to Gamma¡¯s side, attempting to take him back. Chomp! Chomp! (Gamma¡¯s hungry, Gamma wants to eat!) Seeing his food was in front of him but being interrupted by Alpha, Gamma suddenly became agitated. His body ignited in flames of Evil Energy and began to grow in size, as if trying to break free from Alpha¡¯s control. At the same time, the serpent-shaped statue below started to behave strangely, gradually emitting a mysterious green glow, echoing Gamma from afar. ¡°Dammit, it¡¯s affected by the Evil Energy, isn¡¯t it?¡± Bai Qi covered his head with one hand, feeling the chaotic emotions transmitted from Gamma, and shouted at Nicholas, ¡°Nicholas, use your domain to suppress that thing!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Nicholas nodded. The Jade Domain immediately unfolded, covering the entire pit. Before the Jade Power filled with powerful vitality, the poison pool began to shrink visibly, and the snake-shaped statue gradually lost its glow, but still shaking unceasingly, as if it was fighting back against Nicholas. ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s Evil Energy, that it could even stalemate with the domain.¡± Bai Qi clenched his teeth upon seeing this, glanced at the still-raging Gamma, and said, ¡°Nicholas, can you destroy that thing?¡± ¡°I, the Dragon, will give it a try.¡± Nicholas nodded, increasing the power of his domain. Crumble. The snake statue shattered with a loud noise, the eerie atmosphere dissipated instantly, and Gamma also regained consciousness. Chomp? Chomp? (Alpha, why are you holding Gamma?) Gamma looked somewhat puzzled at Alpha, but upon noticing the green marks on Alpha¡¯s body, he suddenly understood Chomp? Chomp? (This is Evil Energy? Did Gamma just attack Alpha?) Thinking that he might have attacked a companion, Gamma was immediately shocked and quickly unfolded his aura to absorb the Evil Energy on Alpha¡¯s body. Crack crack. (I¡¯m fine, don¡¯t worry.) Alpha shook his arm slightly, and the remaining Evil Energy fell off his body entirely. His Crystal Skeleton had not been damaged at all. Being a Crystal Skeleton Dragon, he was naturally immune to various abnormal states. As a King-level creature, Alpha was not threatened by the Evil Energy, albeit somewhat unique, at least for now. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s good to know you¡¯re safe. However, we cannot come into contact with this Evil Energy for now.¡± Bai Qi looked warily at the shattered serpent statue that had become fragments and fallen into the poison pool. He had wanted Gamma to absorb more Evil Energy materials for emergencies, but before the absorption had even begun, Gamma had already been affected. Tsk, it seems I need to enhance the attribute of Holy Light first. Otherwise, who knows if we can suppress it the next time we encounter this. Perhaps it was because of the shattered Evil Energy snake statue, the poison pool that was constantly spewing poisonous gas also stopped moving, and even the surrounding land gradually recovered vitality under the cover of the Jade Domain. ¡°Nicholas, have you regained control of the Secret Realm now?¡± Bai Qi looked around and asked. ¡°Hmm, I¡¯ve regained control of most areas, but I still can¡¯t fully control this region.¡± Nicholas concentrated on his senses, then turned his gaze to the poison pool before them. ¡°The poison pool is the only issue? Do we need to clean up all the poison first?¡± Bai Qi slightly nodded, looked at the dwindling poison pool, and said, ¡°In that case, let¡¯s let the Wood Armor Swordsman absorb it and see, there might still be some potential.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Nicholas nodded, not rejecting the proposition. Happy at the thought of the Green Dragon Secret Realm no longer producing such terrifying snakes, Nicholas would even be willing to share the Green Dragon Secret Realm with Bai Qi, let alone absorbing some poison. Bloop¡­ Bloop¡­ Just then, a series of bubbles appeared in the poison pool. Alpha and the other five pets instantly went on alert, and Nicholas was also ready to unfold the Jade Domain again. Next, a small gray snake crawled out of the poison pool. ¡°Huh? Why are you looking at me like that? I found it below, ahem¡­ ¡± The cowskin snake looked puzzled at Bai Qi and the others¡¯ unhappy expressions, not realizing what had happened. He was about to share his findings when he had a violent fit of coughing and a green fragment suddenly sprouted from his mouth, falling directly onto Gamma. Chomp? Gamma was confused by the green shard slowly melting into his body. Before he could react, a surge of green flame suddenly erupted. Evil Energy Fire! Chapter 386 - Chapter 386: Chapter 382: Evolved Again! Chapter 386: Chapter 382: Evolved Again! ¡°Cowskin Snake, what did you just spit out!¡± Looking at Gamma who had suddenly lost control, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but curse. Even the Cowskin Snake seemed to realize that it had caused trouble and discreetly withdrew into the poison pool. ¡°I don¡¯t know, I just found these stones to be peculiar, so I brought them out.¡± ¡°Stones? Fragments of Evil Power?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched, watching the Twin-Life Contract within Gamma gradually being eroded by the Evil Power. With a single thought, he quickly took out the previously exchanged Light Elf¡¯s Heart and smacked it towards Gamma with all his might. It was unclear why this fragment of Evil Power was having such a profound impact on Gamma, but if the Evil Power thoroughly infected the Twin-Life Contract, there was no telling what Gamma would turn into. The power within the Twin-Life Contract had to be balanced. Crunch! Perhaps detecting the power of the Holy Light, Gamma, who was previously ablaze, suddenly turned his head, looked at the Light Elf¡¯s Heart right in front of him, and, without any hesitation, swallowed it. With the intrusion of Evil Power, Gamma¡¯s desires were amplified to the extreme; he wouldn¡¯t easily let go of even the power of Holy Light that was in conflict with his nature. However, this was exactly what Bai Qi wanted. ¡°Nicholas, help me recover!¡± Bai Qi shouted, then swiftly moved in front of Gamma, disregarding the scorching Evil Energy Flame and immediately activated Evolution Egg. Almost instantly, Bai Qi was enveloped by an eerie aura. Both his physical body and spirit trembled under the onslaught of this aura. In a trance, Bai Qi seemed to see a massive demon standing in the Void, surrounded by countless broken planets. These planets looked as if they were shattered by a terrifying force, with only a few scattered fragments drifting in the universe. Beneath these planets was a sea of green fire. Almost instinctively, Bai Qi tried to clearly observe the state of the green fire sea, but was suddenly hit with a wave of dizziness, and his consciousness returned to his body. ¡°Are you okay Bai Qi? You were acting strangely.¡± Nicholas looked at Bai Qi with a worried face, continuously injecting Jade Power into Bai Qi¡¯s body to replenish the constantly draining energy. ¡°I¡¯m fine, just a little dizzy.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, looked at Gamma, whose body alternated between the glow of white and green, and further amplified the injection of Spirit Power. He didn¡¯t know if it was due to the fusion of two opposing attributes, this time the energy consumption for the formation of Evolution Egg was extraordinary, even more than when Vermin Grass upgraded to King-level. ¡°I hope it could directly evolve to King-level ¡­¡± Bai Qi silently prayed in his heart, watching the evolution egg slowly enveloped Gamma. He didn¡¯t breathe a sigh of relief until it fully formed and then he collapsed ungracefully onto the ground. Crack crack. (Boss, is Gamma okay?) As the pet closest to Gamma, Alpha felt the deepest impact of the demon aura on Gamma. Although brief, he could feel Gamma¡¯s chaotic, violent Spirit Power. This feeling was even more intense and undefinable than when he had originally encountered the Black Sky Mech. ¡°The Evolution Egg has successfully formed, there shouldn¡¯t be any problem.¡± Bai Qi rubbed his forehead, looked at Alpha, and said, ¡°How about you, Alpha? You got directly hit by the Evil Energy Flame just now, are you okay?¡± Crack Crack. (No big deal, I defended on time with the Death Force Field.) Alpha shook his arm, the black Power of Death was slowly returning to the Sword of Death, with faint traces of burns visible on the Crystal bones. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Bai Qi nodded, his eyes became solemn. The power that forced Alpha to defend with the Power of Death and managed to cause Alpha injury, he seemingly underestimated this Evil Power. If he could meet Black and White again, he would definitely inquire thoroughly about the Demon class. Roar Roar! (Gamma was so terrifying just now, I seemed to feel a strong spirit descending onto Gamma.) ¡°I noticed it too, but I don¡¯t know why it only appeared for an instant before disappearing.¡± ¡°A powerful spirit? Could it be the demon I saw?¡± Bai Qi frowned slightly, he couldn¡¯t have seen that scene unprovoked. Listening to Beta and Jerry, could that scene possibly be real? A memory of a powerful demon? Thinking of the horrifying scenes in the images where everything had been totally destroyed, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but shudder. Demons, they seem even more terrifying than Ferocious Beasts¡­ ¡°Bai Qi, are you really okay? I feel that your spirit is in a very weak state; do you want to rest for a while?¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s expression suddenly become gloomy, a hint of guilt appeared on Nicholas¡¯s face. It was his own problem, but because of his absurd reasons, it involved Bai Qi, and almost caused Bai Qi and his pets to be injured. He was somewhat embarrassed. ¡°It¡¯s okay, I just thought of some things.¡± Bai Qi felt Nicholas¡¯s guilt, patted Nicholas, then suddenly turned his head and looked at the Cowskin Snake, , looking content while soaking in the poison pool. ¡°Hu¡­human, what are you trying to do to me!¡± Cowskin Snake instinctively sensed that something was wrong and quietly slid back, but Beta, who had already noticed his move, was quicker to stand in his way, staring at Cowskin Snake with bad intentions. A dangerous light flashed in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. If it were not for this thing, they wouldn¡¯t be in such a sorry state. Even if Gamma was fine, he couldn¡¯t let it off easily. ¡°Delta, Beta, give that Cowskin Snake a fine, deeply memorable experience, one it will never forget, okay?¡± Awooo! (Leave it to me! I definitely won¡¯t let this stinky snake off easy!) Blub blub. (Surviving after being soaked in such powerful venom, you have a high research value~) ¡°What¡­what are you going to do to me¡­I¡¯m¡­¡± The voice of the Cowskin Snake was gradually drowned out by Beta¡¯s roar. The chaotic scene gave Nicholas a slight sense of compassion. But it felt good, didn¡¯t it? Nicholas lightly flapped his wings, dispelling the lingering poisonous mist around him, then turning to the not-so-much left poison pool, he asked, ¡°Bai Qi, do you want to deal with this venom now?¡± Bai Qi nodded. They were idle anyway, so helping the Wood Armor Swordsman to improve wouldn¡¯t hurt. ¡°Alpha, keep an eye on the state of the Wood Armor Swordsman. The toxin here might exceed his tolerance limit.¡± Click, click. (Understood.) Alpha nodded and then directly threw the Wood Armor Swordsman into the poison pool. Even though Nicholas¡¯s domain had dispersed most of the poison pool, there was still a considerable amount left, which easily soaked the Wood Armor Swordsman completely. However, this only lasted for a moment. The venom became lesser and lesser, gradually revealing the figure of the Wood Armor Swordsman. This venom evidently exceeded the absorption limit of the Wood Armor Swordsman. His entire body was corroded by the intense venom, but the Wood Armor Swordsman didn¡¯t stop at all. Instead, he kept transferring the venom to the longsword in his hand. ¡°Storing venom in the sword to alleviate the pressure? He¡¯s imitating Alpha¡¯s method of absorbing the Undying Flame.¡± Bai Qi saw this and nodded slightly. Without a doubt, Alpha was putting what he had learned into practice. Finally, all the venom in the poison pool was completely absorbed, even the residual venom around was all absorbed cleanly. Yet, evolution had yet to occur. ¡°This is still not enough?¡± Bai Qi felt a headache. He had known this; he would¡¯ve let Nicholas hold back a bit earlier. Then, he wouldn¡¯t have encountered such a tricky situation. Blub blub. (Master, can you use this?) Just at this moment, Delta suddenly came running with two large venom sacs. Behind him was the dismembered huge snake. ¡°Well done.¡± Bai Qi smirked, he had forgotten about the walking venom source that was the snake. He had really neglected his duties. Under Bai Qi¡¯s command, Delta threw the two venom sacs in front of the Wood Armor Swordsman. Without any delay, the Wood Armor Swordsman pierced his wooden sword into the venom sacs and began to absorb at full throttle. Then, the light of evolution suddenly shone brightly. ¡°It succeeded!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes sparkled as he watched the Wood Armor Swordsman enveloped in the light of evolution with anticipation. Indeed, in the Twilight Tomb, all the spirits of the Six Sword Servants had been significantly enhanced, but because the attribute energy was not enough, they were stuck. Now, the other Sword Servants just need to find a suitable environment or enough resources like now. Finally, when the light of evolution dissipated, a Bone Knight, fully clad in green armor, appeared in front of Bai Qi. After evolution, the Wood Armor Swordsman looked similar to the Dark Armor Knight. The only difference was his armor that appeared to be made of a liquid-like green material, and the biggest change was the green two-headed snake spear tightly grasped in his hand. ¡°Is it because it absorbed the snake¡¯s venom sacs, that¡¯s why it became like this?¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help laughing. He had seen snake spears, but this was his first encounter with a two-headed snake spear. Seemingly sensing Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts, the Wood Armor Swordsman suddenly swung the snake spear in his hand and pulled it apart with his two hands. Surprisingly, it split in the middle and turned into two snake-shaped short swords held in his hand. ¡°Oh? It can even change its form? This is pretty good.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction and then began to check the state of the Wood Armor Swordsman. [Name]: ??? [Nature]: Wood [Bloodline Level]: Low-level Lord ¡­ ¡°It turned out to be a Low-level Lord as well.¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Since you¡¯ve evolved, let¡¯s change your race name too. Let¡¯s call it Wood Armor Sword Rider.¡± He didn¡¯t want to bother himself with the complex task of giving a name, and it looked neat and tidy this way. ¡°Next, we¡¯ll just have to wait for Gamma.¡± After confirming the status of the Wood Armor Sword Rider, Bai Qi returned to Gamma¡¯s side and began to wait patiently. Considering the earlier energy consumption, there¡¯s a high probability that he could evolve into a King-level. I wonder what abilities he will acquire? Should I think of a name first? A King-level should have a new name after all. emmm¡­ He suddenly got a headache, better wait until after the evolution to think about it. Chapter 387 - Chapter 387: Chapter 383: Plague Totem Chapter 387: Chapter 383: Plague Totem Green Dragon¡¯s Secret Realm. Alpha, looking content, approached Bai Qi with the Cowskin Snake in his mouth, completely depleted of its previous arrogance. Woof woof. (Human, this fellow admits to his faults, but I think he may need some further education.) Hearing Beta¡¯s words, the Cowskin Snake shivered and, in quick motion, sprang from Beta¡¯s mouth, landing in front of Bai Qi. ¡°Respected Bai Qi, I deeply recognize the mistakes and impulsivity in my previous behavior. Henceforth, I will be cautious with my words and actions, no longer acting carelessly¡­¡± With a sincere look on its face, the Cowskin Snake gave the appearance of wholeheartedly admitting to its wrongdoings. ¡°Tsk tsk, you¡¯ve been through so much and you¡¯re still fine, you¡¯re really worth researching~¡± Bai Qi looked the Cowskin Snake up and down. Previously kicked hard by Old Lady Fan, and now receiving a lesson from Alpha and Delta, it didn¡¯t have a single scratch on its body. Indeed, no ordinary creature could hibernate by the banks of Lake Taize. ¡°Uh, my skin is just a bit thicker, I hope you don¡¯t misunderstand, Bai Qi.¡± Sensing the increasing danger in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes, the Cowskin Snake felt a bit guilty and quietly retreated to one side. Crack. At that moment, the sound of an eggshell breaking attracted the attention of Bai Qi and his five pets, while the Cowskin Snake snuck back onto Nicholas¡¯s head. Staying on the green dragon still felt the most secure. Seeing Gamma¡¯s eggshell breaking, Bai Qi paid no attention to the trembling Nicholas, who was frightened by the Cowskin Snake climbing onto his head, he ran straight to the Platinum Egg, waiting in anticipation. Could it evolve to a King-level? Darn, I haven¡¯t had time to think of a name yet. Crack! Crack! As the eggshell shattered, a jade-green light beam shot out of it, so bright that Bai Qi had to close his eyes. Was this the Evolution Light? Why was the color so odd? Eventually, the eggshell completely broke apart, revealing Gamma¡¯s figure. Still the jelly-like form, only the color seemed to have become a bit purer, gradually shifting towards a deep green. That was the color of evil power. ¡°Did it evolve?¡± Curious, Bai Qi leaned forward, but could not see much change in Gamma. Gurgle gurgle? (Evolution? It seems like Gamma wanted to evolve, but somehow it stopped?) ¡°Evolution that didn¡¯t evolve? What is that?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head and rested his hand on Gamma. [Name]: Gemini Devourer (Gamma) [Nature]: Holy Light/Evil Power (Physical Mutations) [Growth Level]: Fifth Stage Three Level [Bloodline Level]: ??? [Racial Skills]: Holy Light: Holy Shock (Super ¨C Expert), Schizonepeta Body (Super- Advanced), Divine Blessing (Super ¨C Beginner); Evil Power: Scorched Earth (Super ¨C Master), Life Energy Conversion (Super ¨C Master), Plague Totem (Super ¨C Advanced), Energy Split (High Level ¨C Master); General: Twin Life Pact (Super ¨C Advanced), Elemental Resistance (High Level ¨C Perfect), Physical Resistance (High Level ¨C Master), Bloodsucking Aura (High Level ¨C Perfect), Golden Cicada Shelling (Super ¨C Beginner), Split (Mid Level ¨C Perfect); [Energy Value]: 62E6800W [Condition]: Evolvable. ¡­ ¡°Bloodline level unknown? What kind of peculiar situation is this?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback by the unknown Bloodline Level. He had frequently encountered unknown race names, but this was his first encounter with an unknown Bloodline Level. Did it evolve successfully or not? ¡°Gamma, how do you feel now?¡± Bai Qi gave Gamma a pat, and its response seemed a bit puzzled. Gurgle gurgle. (My master, it seems like Gamma was about to evolve, but for unknown reasons, the evolution was halted.) ¡°Interrupted evolution?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback, and out of instinct, looked towards Delta. Previous evolutions of Gamma entailed some regression, but they never resulted in an unknown level. Therefore, did it experience a halt in evolution, rather than it being a failure that led to regression? Could such a situation be possible? In an instant, Bai Qi had a flash of inspiration and allowed his consciousness to dive into the Beast Control Space. Due to the long-term stay of the pets in the Secret Space, the Beast Control Space was mostly not in use. The functionality of the Beast Control Space to assist pet growth was replaced by the Evolution Egg. Thus, Bai Qi hadn¡¯t inspected his Beast Control Space for a while. ¡°Unconsciously, it has become markedly larger, hasn¡¯t it?¡± Bai Qi looked around to find that his Beast Control Space was nearly as large as the Secret Place. ¡°Is that due to the strengthening effects of the Evolution Egg¡¯s shell?¡± Bai Qi looked at the Evolution Egg suspended in the center of the Beast Control Space. The platinum shell was full of cracks, letting out a radiant light from underneath as if it would shatter completely at any moment. But Bai Qi knew well, the Evolution Egg wouldn¡¯t break until the progress of the Platinum Egg reached 100%, and when his physical and spiritual strength were adequately strong. Bai Qi came near the Egg of Evolution, gently releasing his Spirit Power to connect with it. As before, the Evolution Egg didn¡¯t interact much with Bai Qi. However, he felt a feeling of tranquility emanating from within the egg. ¡°Did the Evolution Egg interfere, indeed?¡± Out of nowhere, Bai Qi had this thought crossing his mind. Clearly, the recent outbreak of the Evil Power from Gamma did no good to him or, shall we say, went against what Bai Qi had preset. Even though it was later balanced with the Light Elf¡¯s Heart, it was still not sufficient. With that thought, Bai Qi immediately shifted his gaze to the skill chart of Gamma. The Holy Light and Evil Power each gained a new skill. However, Gamma lost the Deadly Poison Aura skill under Evil Power. ¡°Did it evolve into this Plague Totem?¡± As Bai Qi directed his attention to the Plague Totem, a complete set of information promptly popped up. [Skill Name]: Plague Totem [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Introduction]: Transcending the essence of deadly poison, this plague-bearing totem will bring unforgettable pain to enemies, which will eventually ascend into a belief. Note: Only can be used in the Evil Power State. ¡­ ¡°What a vague description¡­¡± Bai Qi frowned slightly and directed, ¡°Gamma, use the Plague Totem and keep the casting distance longer.¡± Ka-pu Ka-pu. (Let Gamma take a shot.) Gamma hopped to a corner of the big pit, hesitated for a moment, and then suddenly disgorged a split body resembling a venomous snake from his mouth. This split body moved extremely fast, it soared far away instantly, and abruptly landed, transforming into a statue of a venomous snake after wriggling for a while. From afar, it somewhat even resembled the previous Evil Energy Snake Statue. ¡°First it splits and then turns into a diamond-like state?¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, and then immediately noticed a large green halo emanating from the venomous snake statue and rapidly spreading in all directions, even reaching their feet in an instant. Nicholas hurriedly initiated his field to resist, but the green halo showed no signs of stopping. Even after covering the entire pit, it continued to spread outward. ¡°Deadly Poison Aura? No, isn¡¯t this range a bit exaggerated?¡± Witnessing the unimaginable range of the green halo, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. Although it seemed somewhat similar to the way Gamma¡¯s split body initiated the halo, this overly broad coverage was absolutely beyond normal. ¡°Cough, cough, cough¡­¡± At this point, Bai Qi suddenly began to cough violently, and an indescribable fatigue instantly spread throughout his body. ¡°Was I affected just now?¡± Seeing this, Nicholas immediately infused Bai Qi with the Jade Power for treatment and started taking Gamma¡¯s new skill seriously. In just a few seconds, all the venomous snakes hiding in the corners due to their fears had turned to pus and died. Even though they were just low-level Ferocious Beasts, this sort of destruction didn¡¯t look like the work of a plain Super Skill. ¡°Okay, Gamma, that¡¯s enough.¡± Seeing the exaggerated effects of the Plague Totem, Bai Qi immediately signaled Gamma to stop. Indeed, whether it was the Scorched Earth that evolved from the Sacrificial Aura or the Plague Totem that evolved from the Deadly Poison Aura, none of the Demon Class skills could be weighed with normal standards. It is a bit tricky as it doesn¡¯t distinguish between friends and foes. Ka-pu, Ka-pu? (Master, how did you find Gamma¡¯s new skill?) ¡°Quite excellent, but remember to throw your totem farther away when we are in a team fight next time.¡± Bai Qi patted Gamma. Judging from the performance of the Plague Totem just now, even if it is Alpha who have King power fields, or Delta who possesses the survival of the fittest skills, if they were covered by the halo cast by the Plague Totem, they would be more or less affected. However, it could be effective in clearing soldiers; if they encounter a large number of Ferocious Beasts gathering, the Plague Totem might have a miraculous effect. Ka-pu, Ka-pu! (Gamma understood! However, as a result, Gamma may only be able to maintain control of one totem.) ¡°One totem?¡± Raising an eyebrow, Bai Qi seemed to have realized something and then saw Gamma summoning another Plague Totem. Ka-pu, Ka-pu. (Plague Totem, two can be summoned.) Ah, woo, ah¡­ (Is this still a Super Skill? I just don¡¯t believe it¡­) Wearing a face of discontent, Beta looked at Gamma, completely ignoring Schuck¡¯s helpless gaze. Your skill is also quite unusual. ¡°Sheesh¡­two Plague Totems, Gamma, you¡¯ve turned into a creature suitable for one-on-one matchups.¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly. Two Plague Totems launching simultaneously would be too difficult to ensure not hurting any allies given their vast range. Alpha and the others might be okay, but he was just a normal human, after all. He suddenly felt like he might die under his pet¡¯s skill bud. Bai Qi touched his chest; the feeling of being out of breath from just now was still vivid in his memory. ¡°Forget it, worst comes to worst in the future, let Delta take me to observe the battle in the sky.¡± Bai Qi rubbed Gamma¡¯s head and said, ¡°Let¡¯s look at the other skill first.¡± [Skill Name]: Divine Blessing [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Introduction] : Those who have the Holy Light will always be under its protection. Note: Only can be used in Holy Light State. ¡­ Geez, these skill descriptions are getting more and more mystical¡­ Chapter 388 - Chapter 388: Chapter 384: Mere Mythical Level Resources Chapter 388: Chapter 384: Mere Mythical Level Resources Looking at the increasingly unclear skill description, Bai Qi felt a wave of helplessness and said, ¡°Gamma, let¡¯s give it a try first.¡± Crunch, crunch. (Alright, Master.) Gamma leaped yonder, landing atop the crowd. His body rapidly expanded, forming a dome that covered Bai Qi and all his pets. Next, Gamma¡¯s body detached from the dome, which quickly transformed into diamond, emanating a soft white light. ¡°A group defense skill?¡± Bai Qi looked at the thin layer of diamond that wrapped them, curiously placing his hand on it. It felt warm and soft to the touch, even somewhat comforting. Bai Qi felt as if both his soul and body were relaxing, their condition visibly improving. Looking back at his pets, apart from the Undead Alpha and Jerry, and the Mythical Creature Nicholas who showed no reaction, the others also seemed significantly revitalized. ¡°Can it also replenish the physical strength of allies within its range?¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly. Gamma¡¯s supportive skills were plentiful, including Energy Diversion for energy replenishment, Bloodsucking Aura to absorb debuff energy, and the Holy Shock that, while being more offensive, could also support his teammates. However, none of these could be considered ¡°pure¡± healing skills¡ªat least not compared to Divine Blessing. ¡°Wonder how strong the defense is.¡± Bai Qi gently pushed his palm against the diamond dome, his arm penetrating it and exposed to the outside world. ¡°Are you sure this skill is called Divine Blessing and not Divine Deception, Gamma?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched, but Alpha nearby seemed to sense something. She voluntarily exited the diamond dome, picking up the Gravity Sword, and powerfully slashed towards the dome. Boom! An energy wave spread outwards, dispersing the decomposing snake bodies corrupted by the Plague Totem. But Divine Blessing, the recipient of the attack, was intact, no cracks visible. Could the structure be different inside and out? ¡°Alpha, how much power did you just use?¡± Crunch, crunch. (Half.) Bai Qi nodded slightly. Though it was only half-power, given Alpha¡¯s ferocious base power and the amplification by the Gravity Sword, this wasn¡¯t something any organism could withstand easily. From the looks of it, physical defense wasn¡¯t an issue. ¡°Alpha, try an energy attack.¡± Alpha nodded, and once more, she took the Undying Flame Sword. Swinging her blade, the demonic red flame immediately covered the entire diamond shield. The raging flames bathed the diamond shield in a scorching red haze, causing cracks to form on the ground outside due to the intense heat. Yet, Bai Qi and the others at the center of the sea of fire didn¡¯t feel anything unusual. ¡°Excellent, the flames aren¡¯t an issue either.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, but then a flash of sword¡¯s light caught his eye, and a long crack appeared on the diamond shield. ¡°Uh, was that the Sword of the Wind Chaser?¡± Seeing Alpha stance for a sword swing, but with nothing in her right hand, Bai Qi quickly understood. It was indeed somewhat challenging for a Super Skill to block a Transcendent Level, especially when it involved the intensely sharp Sword of the Wind Chaser. ¡°Not bad, able to resist most external energy and physical attacks, and can also rejuvenate the tour status of allies inside, very decent.¡± As Bai Qi watched the crack on the diamond shield slowly recovering, he nodded in satisfaction. Although it wasn¡¯t a derivative of aura skills like Schizonepeta Body, a crowd defense plus healing effect was quite impressive. Even if it couldn¡¯t move, with this skill, he didn¡¯t have to worry about his safety in the wilderness anymore. It was a truly protective god skill. Protective god skill? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up as something occurred to him. ¡°Gamma, can you simultaneously cast Plague Totem?¡± Crunch, crunch. (Can¡¯t do it simultaneously, but can cast separately.) One after another, Gamma spat out two Plague Totems. A deep green aura immediately covered the area, but upon coming into contact with Divine Blessing, it simply looped around it. In the vast green aura, a massive diamond shield shining brightly with holy light, stood out starkly. ¡°Tsk tsk, Plague Totem plus Divine Blessing. The two opposing attributes are working together quite well.¡± A smile appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face. It seemed like he wouldn¡¯t have to be afraid of small monster waves from now on. Hmm¡­ this might not be very ideal as it would likely have some impact on his other pets, apart from the Undead Creature, Alpha. Crunch, crunch¡­ (But, Gamma still hasn¡¯t evolved¡­) Unlike Bai Qi, Gamma, who got stuck halfway through the evolution process, was noticeably disappointed. He was almost stronger. ¡°No worries, I think I have a guess,¡± Bai Qi said. Bai Qi picked up Gamma, consoling him. The number of super skills in Holy Light and Evil Power was still the same, but it was clear that the skills of the Evil Power series were overall stronger than the Holy Light series. If he wasn¡¯t mistaken, the method for Gamma¡¯s successful evolution was just as he initially hypothesized ¨C balancing the two types of energy within Gamma¡¯s body. ¡°We really need to speed up the collection of Holy Light series resources,¡± he remarked. Looking at the huge pit left devastated by the Plague Totem, Bai Qi slowly stood up and turned to Nicholas, asking, ¡°Nicholas, are you now fully in control of the Green Dragon Secret Realm?¡± Nicholas closed his eyes to fully perceive his surroundings, and responded, ¡°Yes, I should be able to with a bit more practice.¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Then I¡¯ll go out first and wait for you so that I can bid Zhao and the others goodbye.¡± Nicholas nodded in return and immediately began sensing the control authority over the Green Dragon Secret Realm. Bai Qi, well-acquainted with this step, exited the Green Dragon Secret Realm with ease. ¡°I remember Lu Qing saying this is how the badge was used?¡± he muttered. Bai Qi took out his identity token and, following what Lu Qing had been told, injected his own spirit power. The surrounding scene transformed instantly and he arrived directly inside the Tower of Decision. ¡°It really is extremely convenient.¡± Bai Qi looked around and nodded in satisfaction, then strode off to Zhao Futu¡¯s office. ¡°Bai Qi, what brings you here?¡± Setting down the files in his hand, Zhao Futu greeted the unexpected visitor with a smile, ¡°Are you planning on returning to Gusu City?¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve spent quite some time at the headquarters so I thought it¡¯s time to head back.¡± ¡°You do have a point. After all, you¡¯re currently a lecturer at the Star Mechanics Academy, so it wouldn¡¯t really be appropriate for you to wander around all the time.¡± Zhao Futu smiled and responded, ¡°And besides, the Super God Evolution Research Institute probably also needs your attention.¡± ¡°Uh, I don¡¯t think that would be necessary.¡± Bai Qi twitched his lips. Zhuge, Cao, Sun, Liu, plus the Jiuli Group and the Five Consortiums are already hard at work. Why would they need him to rack his brains at all? ¡°Hahaha, you might not want to be so optimistic,¡± Zhao Futu laughed and was about to continue when his phone rang, interrupting him. ¡°Hello? This is Zhao. I see¡­ Alright¡­ Personally, I have no objections. Very well, we¡¯ll be in touch.¡± Zhao answered the call. After hanging up, Zhao looked up at Bai Qi with a wide grin, causing a sudden stir in Bai Qi¡¯s heart. It feels like trouble is brewing¡­ ¡°Bai Qi, there¡¯s a task specifically for you. Would you be willing to undertake it?¡± ¡°No.¡± Without a hint of hesitation, Bai Qi instantly refused Zhao Futu¡¯s proposition. This kind of smile, he¡¯d seen it too many times. There¡¯s definitely a catch! Zhao Futu didn¡¯t seem surprised at all, ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll refuse on your behalf. What a pity, though, the reward would have been a mythical level resource.¡± Wait, a mythical level resource? Bai Qi cleared his throat and swiftly adopted a flattering smile, ¡°Cough, Chairman, I suddenly feel that I might have been a little hasty in refusing¡­ perhaps we could discuss more details?¡± ¡°Are you sure? Although it¡¯s a mission specifically for you, there¡¯s no need for you to force yourself.¡± Zhao Futu¡¯s smile deepened. ¡°Although it¡¯s unfair towards the person who posted the mission, I think they would understand.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not forced. As a member of the Tower of Decision, I should set an example. How could I refuse other people¡¯s commissions?¡± Bai Qi put on a solemn face, giving the impression of being willing to make sacrifices for the association. A mythical level resource! Now that the training camp had ended, his chances of obtaining one in the wild were pretty slim. How could he possibly turn down such an amazing opportunity? ¡°Not bad, you¡¯re much stronger than Heguang on this matter.¡± Zhao Futu nodded in agreement. ¡°The mission was given by Director Wang Jian from the Thirteenth Bureau. They will inform you about the specifics once you accept the mission. I won¡¯t say more.¡± ¡°Director Wang Jian? Is it a mission assigned by the Thirteenth Bureau?¡± Bai Qi asked, startled. ¡°Does the Thirteenth Bureau have another secret realm that needs to be deciphered? Why not just look for Instructor Luo?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a secret realm mission, more like a social task.¡± Zhao Futu suddenly smirked, ¡°Usually, these tasks are carried out internally within the Thirteenth Bureau. This time, inviting you is a special case. Just remember to take full advantage of the opportunity.¡± ¡°Er, I kind of don¡¯t feel like going now.¡± Seeing Zhao Futu¡¯s expression, Bai Qi instinctually sensed that something was off. The mythical level resource that was the task reward didn¡¯t seem so tempting anymore. What kind of social task could possibly offer a mythical level resource as a reward? The more he thought about it, the less right it seemed. ¡°I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s too late for regrets; I¡¯ve already accepted the task for you.¡± Zhao Futu stated with a straight face, ¡°Besides, you young ones really need to get out more. Staying cooped up in school all the time won¡¯t do you any good in the long run.¡± ¡°Chairman, wasn¡¯t it you who said it¡¯s inappropriate to run around earlier¡­ Also, when did you agree to somebody? I didn¡¯t notice.¡± Bai Qi cornered his eyes, unable to hold back his retorts. Zhao Futu, however, ignored him and continued, ¡°In a couple of days, someone from the Thirteenth Bureau will come to pick you up. Don¡¯t go anywhere in the meantime¡­and also¡­¡± Zhao Futu paused momentarily, his eyes turning cold, ¡°There¡¯s something else I¡¯d like you to investigate during your mission.¡± ¡°Chairman, please don¡¯t have such a dark look on your face. I really don¡¯t feel like going anymore.¡± ¡­ Chapter 389 - Chapter 389: Chapter 385: SSS Level Task! Chapter 389: Chapter 385: SSS Level Task! The Tower of Decision. Bai Qi left Zhao Futu¡¯s office with a troubled expression. ¡°I feel like I¡¯m getting involved in something very odd.¡± Glancing back at Zhao Futu, who was back to work, Bai Qi sighed helplessly. ¡°Oh well, at least there¡¯s a mythical resource as a reward. I¡¯ll just have to play it by ear.¡± While king-level creatures can produce mythical resources, the chances are quite low. Only emperor-level creatures can produce them reliably. So, before he was capable of slaying an emperor-level creature by himself, he shouldn¡¯t miss such an opportunity. The most crucial factor was, despite the nagging doubt, the quality of the mythical resources provided by the Thirteenth Bureau was unusually high. ¡°The guys from the Thirteenth Bureau will arrive in two days, so what should I do for now?¡± As he gazed at the deserted square before him, Bai Qi lifted his right hand, displaying the black ring. With a thought, he vanished from the spot. When he opened his eyes, Bai Qi had arrived in an unfamiliar world. This secret place was also a plain environment but was significantly larger than the previous secret base The power he wielded over this place estimated it to be ten times larger than the previous one. ¡°At least, I don¡¯t have to worry about running out of space.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Sure enough, Zhao Futu¡¯s solution was generous, effectively sorting out his problem of space in the secret place. ¡°Schuck, let Yu and Jiuding handle the relocation and reconstruction of the base. We can move.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Schuck nodded and released various survey machinery to measure the terrain and design the preliminary transformation plan. ¡°There¡¯s no rush. This is just the first stop.¡± Seeing Schuck¡¯s efficiency, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, connected his spirit power to the Secret Realm Ring again, and vanished with his five pets. Heat. This was Bai Qi¡¯s only sensation at the moment. ¡°The second level has a tropical climate?¡± Bai Qi wiped the sweat off his forehead and removed the winter clothes he had. He felt much better afterward. The secret realm Zhao Futu gave him had three layers. It was said to be left by a rather famous Legendary Beast Master in history. It was a nurturing secret realm. However, it had been fully exploited by the Beast Master Association and had been abandoned. After all, with the Holy Relic Tower, the Association didn¡¯t have much interest in such secret realms. Bai Qi looked around, gazing at the excited Worm Grass scuttling around, and said, ¡°The second level is about the same size as the first. We can consider placing some of the base here.¡± ¡°No problem, the climate here is suitable for farming and breeding. Gamma should like it.¡± Schuck nodded, giving his advice. The mention of this place delighted Gamma. Clop, clop. (Farming and breeding? Gamma loves it here!) Arwu, arwu¡­ (This dog doesn¡¯t like it here, this coat will dry if it stays too long¡­) ¡°We can check out the third level.¡± Bai Qi tapped the ring on his hand and went to the third level. Achoo! A cold wind blew. Having just taken off his clothes due to the heat, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but yawn and hurriedly put his winter clothes back on. ¡°Such a sinister arrangement for this secret realm, its owner must be very cunning.¡± Bai Qi rubbed his nose, looking at the chilly ice field surrounding him. He was about to discuss the transformation plan with Schuck when he noticed that Beta, who had been listless before, was now frolicking happily on the ice field. Arwu, arwu! (I¡¯ve decided, this will be my territory from now on!) ¡°As expected of a creature with Arctic Ice Wolf bloodline.¡± Bai Qi wasn¡¯t surprised at all, considering it was quite fitting for Husky to live here. There were plenty of research bases constructed in the Antarctic in his past life. He would just need to purchase two more energy systems. ¡°I¡¯m heading to the Thirteenth Bureau soon, I wonder if I could purchase them there.¡± Staring at the still excited Husky, Bai Qi turned to Alpha and Delta, ¡°Alpha, Delta, which level do you want to live on?¡± Click, clack. (I¡¯ll follow you, boss.) Blip, blop. (So will Delta.) ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, the two of you will stay on the plains level. Gamma and Epsilon can occupy the tropical level, and as for the ice field¡­we¡¯ll leave it to this guy.¡± Bai Qi nodded, promptly allocating the three-level secret realm. Upon receiving his instructions, Schuck immediately knocked Beta unconscious and started mapping out the relocation of the base. ¡­ Three days later. A Wild Owl ship landed securely on the platform. The metal cabin door slowly opened, and two figures stepped out. Yi Yu looked apologetic as he said to Zhao Futu and Bai Qi, ¡°My apologies, Chairman Zhao. We were delayed by some issues on the way, and have arrived a day later than planned.¡± ¡°Not a problem, being able to witness the Thirteenth Bureau¡¯s infamous birch arrive late is quite entertaining.¡± Zhao Futu chuckled and patted Bai Qi on the shoulder, ¡°Bai Qi will now be under your care.¡± Yi Yu nodded, remarking, ¡°You flatter us, Chairman Zhao. It¡¯s simply part of our duty.¡± Then, Yi Yu turned to Bai Qi and said, ¡°It¡¯s been a long time, Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Minister Yi, long time no see.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, then looked at Li Xusheng standing next to Yi Yu, and said, ¡°Long time no see.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Li Xusheng responded with a single syllable and then stopped talking. Bai Qi didn¡¯t find it strange and asked Yi Yu, ¡°Minister Yi, can you tell me the specific content of this mission?¡± ¡°Of course, after all, it¡¯s an SSS-level task.¡± Yi Yu said, ¡°But due to the time factor, let¡¯s get on the plane and talk about it.¡± ¡°SSS-level task?!¡± Bai Qi was taken aback upon hearing this. The association divided all tasks based on their difficulty level ¨C the lowest F-level tasks were almost small tasks like delivering things. Tasks like hunting Lord-level and King-level creatures, as Bai Qi had done before, varied between A and S level. But an SSS-level task, Bai Qi had never seen one before. Could this be the task of beating up a legendary ferocious beast? The chairman has misled me! Bai Qi looked at Zhao Futu somewhat speechlessly, only to find that the environment around him suddenly changed, and he was abruptly moved into Wild Owl¡¯s cockpit. ¡°The mission is important. I won¡¯t keep you any longer. Remember to return safely.¡± Zhao Futu waved to Bai Qi, then disappeared where he stood. ¡°I feel like I¡¯ve been tricked onto a pirate ship¡­¡± Bai Qi covered his face and exhaled, while Yi Yu responded with a subtle smile, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, although this is an SSS-level task, the danger level is not that high. It has been rated this way only because of the unique location where the mission will be carried out.¡± ¡°A special execution location?¡± Various scenes flashed in Bai Qi¡¯s mind ¨C the infinite abyss, Star-picking Cliff, or the desolate desert? These places don¡¯t seem to require SSS-level tasks, right? ¡°That¡¯s right. Just that this place is unknown to ordinary people.¡± Yi Yu nodded and looked at the distant sky, ¡°It¡¯s where the Federation Guardians live.¡± ¡°Eden.¡± ¡­ Tianyuan City. As the Wild Owl slowly came to a stop, and Bai Qi saw the towering Starry Sky Gate outside the window, he finally put down the Alchemy Basics in his hands. According to Yi Yu, the location of Eden was special. It was impossible to get there by the Wild Owl alone. They had to borrow the power of the Starry Sky Gate. ¡°We¡¯ve arrived. Let¡¯s take a rest first. Once everyone is together, we can start.¡± Yi Yu knocked on the door. After obtaining permission from Bai Qi, he pushed the door in and said, ¡°Thirteenth Bureau Logistics here also has an outlet. You can check it out if you are interested, Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, he had just been considering whether to ask Wang Huai or Xia Yan to help him purchase new energy systems, but Yi Yu took the initiative to mention it. ¡°I have a few other things to handle, let Xusheng take you along.¡± Yi Yu glanced at Li Xusheng. Li Xusheng nodded slightly, walked up to Bai Qi, and said, ¡°Follow me.¡± ¡°Sorry for the trouble.¡± With Li Xusheng leading the way, Bai Qi passed through a series of checkpoints and arrived in front of a spacious square. The square was circular and filled with shops of all colors. Everything sold in the shops was mechanical or related materials. In front of these shops, people wearing various uniforms were ardently arguing with the shopkeepers. ¡°What a surprisingly lively scene¡­¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue, and was unable to link this place with the heavily guarded Thirteenth Bureau Base. ¡°The Logistics Department is a special part of the Thirteenth Bureau. It not only supplies the Bureau with materials but is also the largest wholesaler in the Federation. Many of the inventions from the research department are sold here.¡± Li Xusheng rarely volunteered an explanation to Bai Qi. As he was about to guide Bai Qi inside, he noticed Bai Qi had already rushed into the plaza. ¡°This place is amazing. Got Gold, rarely found in the world, is sold by the ton here. Isn¡¯t the latest model of mechanical martial arts assistant out there an old model here?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes sparkled, and the suppressed mechanical martial arts teacher¡¯s spirit exploded completely. He scurried around in excitement, like a child entering an amusement park. This guy, is he truly the researcher of the four core patents? He doesn¡¯t look anything like the people in the research department. Li Xusheng was somewhat puzzled as he watched Bai Qi get farther and farther away, and immediately strode after him. ¡°Energy Systems, Energy Systems, umm, found it!¡± Bai Qi searched around the square, and finally located an energy system shop in the most deserted corner. Unlike others, Energy Systems were not part of the rapid consumption goods; naturally, it was a bit quieter. Even so, there were still many people in the shop carefully selecting products. ¡°Bai Qi? What are you doing here?¡± Just as Bai Qi entered the shop, a man stopped him. ¡°Professor Li? What are you doing here?¡± Bai Qi glanced at the man and was surprised when he saw his face. ¡°Isn¡¯t it because of you? Plenty of mechanical martial arts professionals have begun studying the derivative products of rune mechanical armor. The power supply in some of the Star Mechanical Labs is insufficient, so Professor Chu asked me to come here and purchase a few.¡± Professor Li looked at Bai Qi and asked, ¡°And you? I thought you were supposed to be at the Beast Master Association headquarters?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head and said, ¡°Well, I¡¯ve been given a mission. Since I was passing by, I decided to come in and buy a few things.¡± Professor Li nodded, ¡°However, only large-scale energy systems are sold here. Medium and small-sized ones are on the other side.¡± ¡°Thanks, but I came here to buy a large-scale energy system.¡± He walked into the store, immediately turned the sale list to the last page, glanced at it, and immediately made his choice. ¡°The highest configuration of the Star Core Energy System, three of them.¡± ¡°Full payment, and will pick up now.¡± Chapter 390 - Chapter 390: Chapter 386: Special Attack Group Zero Team Chapter 390: Chapter 386: Special Attack Group Zero Team Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s operations on the electronic board, Professor Li was momentarily stunned, but he quickly recovered. As the patent holder of the Quad-core, the exclusive spokesperson for the Wuhou Corporation, the future dean of the Super God Evolution Research Institute, and a representative of the new generation known for their talent and wealth. Purchasing three Star Core energy systems was not surprising. Again, he was being showy. The Star-Core energy system, which only the Thirteenth Bureau has the privilege to sell, is a high-end energy system that only universities with a Mechanical Engineering Department have the right to purchase, just one step behind the Planetary Energy system used by Snare. Even though Bai Qi was in the limelight right now, he couldn¡¯t just buy them easily. Well, Bai Qi was Professor Chu¡¯s favorite student, after all. He could help him make the purchase through the Star Mechanics Academy. Not long after Bai Qi placed the order, a shop assistant came over and asked, ¡°Excuse me, Mr. Bai Qi, would you like to take it now?¡± Bai Qi nodded. Schuck and Yu had already designed the renovation plan for the New Secret World. The base was being moved, just waiting for the new energy systems and materials to arrive. ¡°The item you ordered is a bit big, please follow me.¡± The shop assistant turned around, gesturing Bai Qi to follow him, but Professor Li seemed a bit confused. Was his intelligence outdated? Could these Star-Core energy systems be bought freely now? ¡°Excuse me, I want to replace the energy system I just bought with the Star-Core system, is that possible?¡± Seeing this, Professor Li hurriedly caught up with the shop assistant, planning to modify the order. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Professor Li, the permission to purchase the Star-Core system is rather high, you cannot buy it at the moment.¡± The shop assistant gave an apologetic smile to Professor Li and continued leading Bai Qi towards the warehouse. ¡°I don¡¯t have enough permission?¡± Professor Li was suddenly petrified, looking at Bai Qi who had already bought three systems and was prepared to collect them, he suddenly felt an immense exhaustion. He began to wonder, should he consider retiring early? Just as the shop assistant said, the volume of the Star-Core energy system was indeed quite large. In comparison, the Catastrophe-level energy system Bai Qi previously used seemed a bit small. ¡°Really, the Thirteenth Bureau is indeed the pinnacle of the Federation Machinery Department.¡± Bai Qi felt a bit envious as he followed the shop assistant to a Star-Core energy system. ¡°Mr. Bai Qi, this Star-Core system has passed quality inspection and you can use it with ease. However, this system is rather large. Do we need to send someone to help you transport and install it?¡± The shop assistant was very respectful of Bai Qi, perfectly displaying the principle that the customer is God. ¡°No need, I¡¯ll take it myself.¡± Bai Qi walked up to the Star-Core system, touched his black ring lightly against the system, and the enormous Star-Core system disappeared instantly. At this sight, the shop assistant was momentarily stunned, but soon understood. With Bai Qi, they managed to store the other two systems as well. ¡°Mr. Bai Qi, Director Wang specially instructed that you have the purchase rights of a Special Attack Group member in the logistic department. You can tell me directly what you need, and I can help you place the orders.¡± ¡°Hmm? It works like that?¡± Bai Qi took the electronic board handed by the shop assistant, his eyes lighting up as he saw the array of materials. ¡°Can I really buy everything?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The shop assistant nodded, ready to recommend some items to Bai Qi, when he saw Bai Qi furiously operating on the electronic board, seemingly about to clear out the entire inventory. ¡°Well, Mr. Bai Qi, even though Special Attack Group members can loan in the logistics department, you have already purchased three Star-Core energy systems. I fear you might ¡­¡± Before the shop assistant could finish, they received a notification of a new order being paid for. The order was surprisingly made by Bai Qi. ¡°This¡­¡± Looking at the unit and digit in front of the payment completed in the order, even the shop assistant who was experienced in handling significant figures in the logistics department couldn¡¯t keep from being startled. Is this the wealth that the Quad-core represents! ¡°That should be about it.¡± Bai Qi took a look at the list prepared by Schuck, confirmed that there were no mistakes, and returned the electronic board to the shop assistant, asking, ¡°So, can we go and collect the goods now?¡± The shop assistant was silent as he looked at the order on the electronic board. After a long while, he replied, ¡°Sorry, Mr. Bai Qi, the quantity of goods you purchased is quite large. I need some time to prepare. Could you please wait for a moment? I will contact you when everything is ready.¡± ¡°Hmm, no problem.¡± Bai Qi nodded. He knew the horrifying quantity of goods he had bought. He didn¡¯t have to say anything, the sudden reduction in his Federation card¡¯s balance was proof enough. But money was made to be spent. Otherwise, it¡¯s just a number. Suddenly, Bai Qi remembered quotes from a few BB¡¯s, finding them quite reasonable. ¡°Have you finished shopping?¡± At this time, Li Xusheng also arrived at the pick-up area. Seeing Bai Qi, who was indulging in self-admiration, his gaze turned peculiar. He was actually defeated by this guy. He couldn¡¯t accept it. ¡°I¡¯m done, but I¡¯m waiting for my goods.¡± When Bai Qi saw Li Xusheng, he asked, ¡°What about you? Are we setting off?¡± Li Xusheng shook his head and said, ¡°Not yet, those guys are rarely punctual.¡± ¡°Those guys? Are they the ones going to Eden with us this time?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood and was suddenly interested. Eden, the place where Federation Guardians live. It¡¯s mostly populated by legendary creatures who, even after the death of their Beast Master, were still willing to protect the Federation. They were the main force enabling the Federation to stand against the tribes. The task assigned to Bai Qi and the others this time was actually an invitation to attend a grand event at Eden from its owner. According to Yi Yu, those who could participate in this Eden¡¯s grand event were historically limited to the Thirteenth Bureau and a few families from the Western Region. The association, despite its long history, had never received an invitation. This time, he was the exception. ¡°Hmm.¡± Li Xusheng nodded, his expression suddenly changed, and he stomped on the ground. Bai Qi, sensing something, immediately vacated the spot. ¡°Ah, Xusheng, your reactions are still so fast. Another ambush has failed.¡± Within Bai Qi¡¯s baffled gaze, a exaggeratedly smiling baby-face emerged from the ground. Looking at Li Xusheng¡¯s foot passing by him, he couldn¡¯t help but make a sarcastic remark. ¡°We¡¯re not that familiar, don¡¯t call me that directly, Senior Wang Chuan.¡± Li Xusheng snorted coldly, turned away, and ignored Wang Chuan. Wang Chuan seemed to be used to this, still smiling, and immediately crawled up from the ground. As soon as he emerged, Bai Qi felt embarrassed. ¡°Cough cough, um, you dropped your clothes.¡± Bai Qi pointed to the scattered clothes under Wang Chuan¡¯s feet and politely reminded him. ¡°Ah, I failed to control it again.¡± Seeing the situation, Wang Chuan hastily dressed himself, then expressed gratitude to Bai Qi with a thankful smile. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, my talent is Penetration, which allows me to pass through any physical material. But if I don¡¯t control it well, I easily end up allowing my clothes to penetrate as well. Disrespectful.¡± Penetration Talent? Similar to Bai Yuxiao¡¯s Dematerialization? So that¡¯s how he suddenly came out from the ground, by using this penetration talent? This was a godly skill in fighting. Looking at Wang Chuan who was laughing at himself, Bai Qi suddenly felt that Gamma¡¯s Divine Blessing wasn¡¯t so tempting. ¡°Wang Chuan, don¡¯t make such a fuss, it¡¯s noisy.¡± Just then, four figures appeared and walked from a distance, wearing the same outfit as Wang Chuan. That is, the uniform of the Special Attack Group? Due to Wang Chuan¡¯s exaggerated character, Bai Qi didn¡¯t immediately recognize that they were wearing the same Special Attack Group uniform. He had seen the Special Attack Groups 1234, but these people weren¡¯t familiar? In Bai Qi¡¯s doubting gaze, the four also stood before them. ¡°Wang Chuan, if you talk about your talent so casually again next time, I¡¯ll consider proposing your removal from the Zero Team to the Minister.¡± A solemn young man glared at Wang Chuan, then turned to Bai Qi and said, ¡°Sorry, Wang Chuan has always been very carefree. If he¡¯s unintentionally rude, I apologize on his behalf.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Bai Qi nodded, becoming more curious about their identities. Finally, Li Xusheng remembered his duty, pointed to the five in front of him, and said, ¡°These five are members of the Special Attack Group Zero and will also accompany us on the mission to Eden.¡± There¡¯s also a Zero Team? Indeed, if the Four Heavenly Kings could have five members, the Special Attack Group¡¯s numbered start from zero was reasonable, right? ¡°You must be Bai Qi, right? I¡¯ve heard a lot about you, but this is the first time meeting you in person.¡± The solemn man reached out his right hand to Bai Qi and said, ¡°Let me introduce myself, Zero Team¡¯s leader, Tan Lang. The one who just came out from the ground is our team member, Wang Chuan.¡± ¡°Nice to meet you.¡± Bai Qi shook his hand gently, and the other three also introduced themselves in turn. ¡°Zero Team, Mu Yu.¡± ¡°Zero Team, Ye Ge.¡± ¡°Zero Team, Jiang Lele.¡± Unlike Wang Chuan, the rest did not show much interest in Bai Qi, just announced their names and remained silent. Bai Qi was also happy to have fewer interactions, not bothering to engage them further. After all, he was just here to execute a task. If they didn¡¯t want to engage with him, he had no need to stick his warm face onto their cold buttocks. Moreover, when he shook hands with Tan Lang just now, the Evolution Egg seemed to shake a little? Seeing this, Tan Lang¡¯s brows furrowed briefly, explaining, ¡°They don¡¯t usually like to socialize, so¡­ ¡± Bai Qi shrugged. It wasn¡¯t a big deal since they weren¡¯t really acquainted in the first place. Tan Lang checked his time and said, ¡°Minister Yi just messaged me, asking all of us to go directly to the Starry Sky Gate and wait for him after your rendezvous with us. If there¡¯s nothing else, let¡¯s set off.¡± ¡°Sorry, I bought something and haven¡¯t picked it up yet. It¡¯s going to delay us a bit.¡± Bai Qi said. Tan Lang shook his head and said, ¡°Just a reminder. Do you need me to take you to the warehouse directly?¡± ¡°No need, they should have prepared it already.¡± Bai Qi pointed to the shop assistant who was running not far away, declining Tan Lang¡¯s kind offer. Although Tan Lang was very courteous, he felt like a puppet on strings: insincere and calculated. Clearly, his courteous behavior was merely a fa?ade. In comparison, Li Xusheng was more likeable. Chapter 391 - Chapter 391: Chapter 387: Heading to Eden Chapter 391: Chapter 387: Heading to Eden ¡°Alright, everyone¡¯s here. Let¡¯s head over to the Starry Sky Gate first and wait for Minister Yi.¡± Tan Lang checked the time and prepared to lead the team away. ¡°Sorry, I¡¯ve ordered some stuff and I¡¯m still waiting for them to prepare it. You guys go ahead.¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Do you want me to take you directly to the warehouse? It might be a bit troublesome without authorization.¡± Upon hearing this, Tan Lang immediately offered to guide him but was stopped by Li Xusheng, who said, ¡°No need, Bai Qi has the same clearance as us.¡± ¡°Oh, in that case, I¡¯ll be taking my leave.¡± Tan Lang gave a faint smile, then left with Wang Chuan and the others. Seeing them leave, Bai Qi, who had been holding back, asked, ¡°Li Xusheng, is the leader of the Zero Team also a descendant of a legendary creature?¡± Li Xusheng nodded, saying, ¡°Yes, not only Tan Lang, but the other four members of the Zero Team are also of legendary creature bloodline.¡± Goodness, what a line-up¡­ Bai Qi understood upon hearing this, looking at Li Xusheng who had shut his mouth tight after answering, he didn¡¯t ask any more questions. Even though these people were like Li Xusheng, of mixed blood, something about them felt off. Like that Wang Chuan, who seemed very enthusiastic but didn¡¯t seem to treat him like a peer, it was more like he was looking at¡­ a monkey in a zoo? But it didn¡¯t matter. After all, he was here to fulfill a task. ¡°Mr. Bai Qi, the resources you requested are ready now. If you could follow me to collect them.¡± ¡°Okay, thank you.¡± Bai Qi nodded, and followed the store clerk to different warehouses to collect the materials individually. Only after everything was confirmed to be correct, did he follow Li Xusheng towards the Starry Sky Gate. Perhaps it was a coincidence, but when Bai Qi and Li Xusheng arrived at the Starry Sky Gate, Yi Yu also appeared at the same time. Yi Yu glanced at Bai Qi, saying, ¡°From the look of you, it seems you¡¯ve made quite a harvest?¡± ¡°Not bad. Thank you, Minister Yi.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Had it not been for Yi Yu sending Li Xusheng with him to the logistics department, it would have taken Bai Qi quite some time to purchase these materials. This way, it was all done in one go. ¡°That¡¯s good. But I reckon the gains you make in Eden will be even greater.¡± Yi Yu gave a faint smile, and without waiting for Bai Qi to ask, he headed straight for the Starry Sky Gate. After simple operations, he stepped through. ¡°We should follow them. The energy consumption to travel to Eden through the Starry Sky Gate is quite large. We shouldn¡¯t waste any time.¡± Seeing this, Tan Lang immediately led his five teammates and followed, not intending to wait for Bai Qi. ¡°We should go as well. If the Starry Sky Gate closes, your mission will be considered a failure.¡± Li Xusheng passed by Bai Qi, who, having heard his words, immediately sped up his pace. A mission failure? That couldn¡¯t happen, this was a mission involving a mythical level resource. ¡­ Unlike his previous journey to the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, where he arrived directly at the destination through the gate. On stepping into the channel towards Eden, Bai Qi felt as if he had entered a long tunnel, but this tunnel seemed to move on its own, transporting Bai Qi continuously towards another space. ¡°Space technology, I wish I could learn it¡­¡± Looking at the chaotic space around him, Bai Qi felt even more envious. The Space Barrier Device, the Jiuding System, had been studied for quite a while. Although it could form a space barrier, it couldn¡¯t form a closed space like the original system. But Professor Chu had also said that space technology was the only core knowledge that the Thirteenth Bureau, or the Federation, would not share. So, Bai Qi had essentially given up. He should let Delta do some research when he got back and see if they could master space transmission technology. Finally, the seemingly endless corridor around him gradually disappeared, and Bai Qi finally stepped through the fog in front of him and arrived at the destination for this trip. Eden. Unlike the idyllic paradise Bai Qi had envisioned, this place was incredibly austere. They were standing on a slab of stone about a hundred square meters. Around the rock slab was an abyss of void. When Bai Qi walked to the edge of the floating island, he saw four huge floating islands gathered below. A long river was divided into four strands, encircling all of Eden. There were also buildings faintly visible on top. Apart from that, it was no different from ordinary landscapes. ¡°Surprised?¡± Yi Yu walked up to Bai Qi and laughed, ¡°The youngest guardians here have lived for five to six hundred years, and the oldest even up to a thousand years. In their eyes, all those garish things might not be as fulfilling as a good sleep.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Nicholas was like that. Before meeting him, he did little other than sleep. ¡°But, looking at it this way, wouldn¡¯t the guardians prefer tranquility? Why would they organize such a massive event?¡± Bai Qi became more puzzled, while Yi Yu only shook his head. ¡°Just because they have no interest in luxury, doesn¡¯t mean the guardians don¡¯t get bored.¡± So, what you¡¯re saying is, the essence of this SSS level task is to play with the guardians? Thinking of this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help envisioning a group of legendary creatures forcing them to dance around in grass skirts. Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched, and he suddenly started regretting accepting this mission. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s not what you¡¯re thinking. From a certain perspective, this task in Eden could also be considered a blessing.¡± Yi Yu clapped Bai Qi on the shoulder and stepped onto a floating island that was flying towards them. He hoped so¡­ Bai Qi sighed and followed Yi Yu onto a floating stone. ¡°Wow, is Minister Yi actually so polite? Am I seeing things?¡± Watching the cheerful conversation of Yi Yu and Bai Qi, Wang Chuan showed a dramatic expression, asking Tan Lang who was next to him. ¡°Minister Yi¡¯s actions are none of our business. Just focus on doing your own job.¡± Tan Lang gave Wang Chuan a sharp glare, stepping onto a floating stone and drifting towards Eden. ¡°Hey¡­Xusheng, do you know why?¡± ¡°No comment.¡± Li Xusheng responded indifferently, and then leaped, landing directly onto the the floating stone with Bai Qi and the others. ¡°Xusheng, don¡¯t be so cold to me. We¡¯re going to be teammates.¡± Wang Chuan was somewhat downcast. He tried to seek comfort from his teammates, but found that they had already set off and none of them showed any interest in talking to him. ¡°Hey, hey, hey, you guys wait for me.¡± ¡­ The floating island was not moving fast, and Bai Qi took the opportunity to look around carefully. Other than the Starry Sky Gate they had just walked out of, there were quite a few more entrances and exits set up around Eden. He could vaguely see some floating stones moving closer to Eden with some people onboard. ¡°Minister Yi, you said before that some families from the Western Region would also attend, right?¡± ¡°Yes, but only a minority, mostly large families like the Bo Ge family or the Yixiu family are qualified to come here.¡± Yi Yu nodded and said, ¡°By the way, you might meet Dean and the others again.¡± The Bo Ge family will also be here¡­ Bai Qi nodded with a peculiar shine in his eyes. Should I find an excuse to compete with Ellis again? Finally, the floating island landed on Eden, and a giant red wolf walked towards them. ¡°Mr. Yi Yu, the BOSS is already waiting for you inside.¡± ¡°Thank you, Mr. Ye Shijiu.¡± Yi Yu nodded and casually jumped onto the back of the giant red wolf. ¡°I will walk there myself. Bai Qi, you go on.¡± This time, Li Xusheng did not follow them but indicated Bai Qi to go instead. Seeing this, Bai Qi was a bit confused. This guy had been acting a bit off since they entered Eden, especially after seeing this giant red wolf ¡ª it nearly spelled resistance on his face. Wait a minute. Blood wolf, blood control? Could it be that this wolf was a relative of Li Xusheng¡¯s? ¡°Xusheng, don¡¯t stand on ceremony with nineteen grandfather, come on.¡± As Bai Qi was making wild guesses, Ye Shijiu suddenly opened his mouth. Upon hearing his words, Bai Qi almost burst out laughing. Nineteen grandfather, so they really are relatives. Upon hearing Ye Shijiu¡¯s words, Li Xusheng¡¯s face twisted. Just as he was about to refuse again, two arms of blood shot out from Ye Shijiu¡¯s body, lifting Li Xusheng and Bai Qi straight onto his back. Blood control, undoubtedly a relative. Once everyone was safely onboard, Ye Shijiu did not disperse the blood, but turned it into three chairs to make them comfortable. Only then did he stride towards the center of Eden. The blood wolf was very fast, reaching the destination in less than half a minute. ¡°I¡¯m needed elsewhere to pick up others. Please, go inside, there are already quite a few people there.¡± Ye Shijiu nodded gently to Yi Yu and the others, and disappeared again. ¡°Thank you.¡± Yi Yu nodded, looking at the huge building in front of them, and said, ¡°Bai Qi, Xusheng, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Ok.¡± Bai Qi nodded, looking around curiously like Liu Lao Lao entering the Grand View Garden. Nicholas, being the legendary creature he is, whether it¡¯s the cave from the beginning, or the later Jade Valley, they all fell far short compared to this Eden. It was Li Xusheng, who seemed reluctant to be here, always following silently behind the two without uttering a word. The three walked on, passing through a stone gate carved with various creatures, and entered the giant building seemingly designed to accommodate titans. As expected, the building was incredibly spacious with creatures of different shapes and sizes moving about. In contrast, it was the humans like them that seemed to be out of place. ¡°It¡¯s not time for the banquet yet, we should rest first and gather our energy.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Although he wasn¡¯t sure what these Guardians were up to, it seemed safer to be prepared for anything. ¡°Xusheng? Why didn¡¯t you come to see Grandma of 107 when you¡¯re back?¡± At this moment, a red cat fell from the sky, appearing displeased. Grandma of 107? Just how many relatives does Li Xusheng¡¯s family have? Also, it was a wolf just now, why has it turned into a cat now? Chapter 392 - Chapter 392: Chapter 388: The Twelve Guardians Chapter 392: Chapter 388: The Twelve Guardians Bai Qi curiously looked at the Blood Cat scolding Li Xusheng, unable to suppress his curiosity. ¡°Minister Yi, may I ask where Li Xusheng¡¯s bloodline originates from?¡± Yi Yu chuckled and said, ¡°Of course, after all, this isn¡¯t something that needs to be kept a secret.¡± Saying so, Yi Yu pointed at the twelve statues encircling the Great Hall and said, ¡°These are the statues of the oldest twelve guardians of Eden. These guardians have been protecting humanity from a thousand years ago, until the establishment of the federation, and they never left. Xusheng¡¯s bloodline comes from one of them.¡± ¡°The bloodline of the twelve Guardians?¡± Bai Qi was startled upon hearing this and looked over at Li Xusheng, who was looking hapless under the scolding of the Blood Cat. No wonder Li Xusheng could fuse four pets simultaneously. It was this powerful bloodline that gave Li Xusheng this abnormal physique. ¡°So, which one specifically?¡± Bai Qi was more curious. The creatures represented by the twelve Guardian statues were all very peculiar, considering that Ye Shijiu and now Ye 107 were different creatures, Bai Qi really couldn¡¯t make a judgement. Seeing this, Yi Yu chuckled and said, ¡°It¡¯s him, the Blood Guardian, the Eternal Night Blood Emperor.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor? Why does this name sound a bit like a vampire? Bai Qi looked where Yi Yu pointed and saw a¡­ orange cat wrapped in a cloak? ¡°Minister Yi, are you sure, this is the Eternal Night Blood Emperor?¡± Yi Yu nodded, laughing, ¡°Don¡¯t be so surprised, after all, blood control is not a patent of a specific race, right?¡± ¡°I guess so.¡± Understanding, an image of an orange cat wearing a cloak, roaming the night mightily drinking blood floated up in Bai Qi¡¯s mind. It¡¯s not right, the more he thought about it, the weirder it got. Bai Qi shook his head to clear this image out of his mind while beside him, Ye 107 finally stopped lecturing Li Xusheng, saying, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I lost track of time while talking, please follow me.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Yi Yu nodded and followed while Bai Qi got closer to Li Xusheng, and quietly asked, ¡°Is it okay to ask how many grandfathers and grandmothers you have?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Li Xusheng coldly grunted and shook off Bai Qi. Bai Qi looked at him, full of gossip. Could it be a total of 108 generations? Under the leadership of the Blood Cat, the three quickly arrived at their respective quarters. ¡°This is the place reserved for the Thirteenth Bureau, just make yourself at home, anyway, the guys from the Zero Team will definitely go back to their parents¡¯ houses.¡± The Blood Cat licked its paw, leaping on Li Xusheng, ¡°Xusheng, come with me to see your great-grandfather.¡± ¡°I¡¯m practicing, not going.¡± Li Xusheng pushed off the Blood Cat and walked directly into his own room. ¡°This kid, still so awkward.¡± The Blood Cat yawned and didn¡¯t force it. It turned into a blood light and disappeared. ¡°Minister Yi, are the Guardian families all so¡­ prosperous with pets?¡± Looking at the departing Blood Cat, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but ask. Yi Yu shook his head and said, ¡°Not all, it¡¯s just the personal preference of the Eternal Night Blood Emperor. The offspring of other guardians are relatively scarce.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Having said this, Bai Qi understood. However, thinking of Ye Shijiu and Ye 107 ¨C these two completely different species ¨C he couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. Indeed, they were worthy of being one of the Twelve Oldest Guardians of Eden, directly ignoring reproductive isolation, almost catching up with the Eastern Dragon Clan. ¡°Oh? I didn¡¯t expect to meet you here, Bai Qi. That¡¯s quite a pleasant surprise.¡± Just then, a familiar voice came from one side. Bai Qi looked over to see a handsome blond-haired, green-eyed young man walking slowly towards him, followed by a man and a woman. ¡°Dean Berg?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, indeed, the Berg family also came to participate. Hmm, would it be too direct to issue a challenge now? But I really want Gamma to eat another Angel¡¯s Wing. Bai Qi¡¯s face showed a hint of struggle, while Yi Yu next to him suddenly showed a mysterious smile, saying, ¡°I won¡¯t disturb your young people¡¯s communication, I¡¯ll leave first.¡± Dean nodded, looking at Bai Qi again, ¡°We didn¡¯t have much time to chat at the Sun Secret Realm last time. This time, we finally have a chance.¡± ¡°Communicate? No problem!¡± Bai Qi nodded repeatedly, wishing he could pull Dean into a battlefield right now and have a fight. ¡°Hahaha¡­that¡¯s good. Perhaps we¡¯ll have the opportunity at the evening party.¡± The evening party? It seemed that dinner tonight wouldn¡¯t be so easy to get through. ¡°We still need to see the Guardians, we¡¯ll talk later.¡± Dean exchanged pleasantries with Bai Qi for a few more moments before leaving, backed by Bai Qi. Bai Qi wasn¡¯t actually familiar with the Dean family. If he wasn¡¯t craving their Angel¡¯s Wing, he probably wouldn¡¯t bother with them much. Dean led the way out, followed closely by Lilith and Ellis. However, as she passed Bai Qi, Lilith suddenly turned her head and glared viciously at Bai Qi. ¡°I will defeat you!¡± Bai Qi noticed the shape of Lilith¡¯s lips, shrugged his shoulders, and acknowledged her bearing of grudges. It saved him from having to find an excuse. Seeing the three of them leave, Bai Qi turned around and returned to his room. ¡°Phew~ Finally, I can rest in peace.¡± Bai Qi lay down on the bed, closed his eyes, and quietly felt the soft bedding underneath him. He tried to relax his body as much as possible, but his mind was beginning to churn with thoughts. The progress on the Platinum Eggs was stuck at 99%, which he had perfectly topped up in Eden. However, he had to strive for an opportunity to get close to the Guardians. After all, he wasn¡¯t sure if he could fill them up like when he first met Jiuyou Darkbird, just through their aura. Furthermore, there were so many pets here, he wondered if there were any channels to exchange resources. If possible, he would have to grind some. With high expectations, Bai Qi slowly entered meditation and pushed his Spirit Power towards the limit of a Fifth Stage Beastmaster. ¡­ Knock, knock, knock! The knocking sound interrupted Bai Qi¡¯s meditation. He got up, reached the door, and opened it to see Xusheng standing at his door. ¡°The banquet is about to start, the Minister has asked us to get there.¡± After he finished speaking, Xusheng directly walked away. Why did this person seem awkward after coming to Eden? He seemed fine the last time they met. Bai Qi shook his head, quickly caught up, and arrived in the Great Hall. At that moment, the Great Hall was crowded with all kinds of creatures. However, they were all sitting neatly in their respective positions, making Dean and the others sitting at the front seem particularly conspicuous. Bai Qi followed Li Xusheng to the Thirteenth Bureau¡¯s seat. Minister Yi and the five people from Zero Team were already waiting there. ¡°Xusheng, why are you so late? The Guardians will be here soon.¡± Wang Chuan waved at Xusheng, ¡°Did you oversleep?¡± ¡°Sort of.¡± Xusheng still didn¡¯t seem interested in engaging Wang Chuan. He found his spot, sat down, and stopped talking. Wang Chuan, finding nothing strange about it, switched his target and ran in front of Bai Qi, ¡°Bai Qi, were you resting? It¡¯s a pity, I wanted to take you around Eden.¡± ¡°Thank you, maybe next time.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, and Wang Chuan seemed excited. He eagerly said, ¡°Soon we will see the twelve Guardians of the Federation. I am so excited, what about you, Bai Qi?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± The corner of Bai Qi¡¯s mouth twitched. Seeing Wang Chuan, who was talking to himself, he suddenly understood why Xusheng didn¡¯t want to interact with Wang Chuan. ¡°All right, Wang Chuan, shut up. The Guardians are here.¡± Finally, Tan Lang stopped Wang Chuan¡¯s chatter and redirected everyone¡¯s attention to the twelve large stone chairs at the front of the Great Hall. Without them realizing, twelve differently sized figures had appeared on the previously empty stone chairs. They were all hidden in the fog, appearing and disappearing, making it impossible to see what was behind the fog. Among them, Bai Qi recognized one at a glance. Cloaked in a cape, hidden in the blood fog. If it wasn¡¯t the Eternal Night Blood Emperor, then who could it be? ¡°So this is the reliance humans depend on for survival.¡± Feeling the oppressive aura of the twelve Guardians, Bai Qi heard a cracking sound in his mind, and the progress of the Evolution Egg finally reached one hundred percent. Finally, he had topped up the Evolution Egg. Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. He had clearly felt the bottleneck of his Spirit Power and now only his physique was left. If Gamma could smoothly evolve into a King Creature here, the physical exhaustion and feedback should be enough to boost him to the Sixth Stage. He was looking forward to it more and more. With the arrival of the twelve Guardians, all the humans and pets in the Great Hall gradually quieted down, their eyes focused on the twelve chairs in the front. After a brief moment of silence, a figure seated in the central position slowly stood up, and the body initially enveloped in the fog gradually revealed itself. It was a tall woman wearing red. ¡°Such a strong aura,¡± The moment Bai Qi saw the woman, he immediately felt an invisible pressure. His body involuntarily tightened as if he was being watched by some terrifying creature. The last time he felt this kind of momentum was probably when he saw Old Lady Fan. This red-dressed woman probably existed on the same level as Old Lady Fan! ¡°Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the annual New Year¡¯s banquet in Eden. I don¡¯t like small talk, so let¡¯s celebrate!¡± Roar, roar, roar¡­ In an instant, there was cheering all around the Great Hall. Numerous black figures flashed in the Great Hall. In the blink of an eye, each empty table was filled with exquisite food. ¡°Uh, are we just going to eat right away? Weren¡¯t there supposed to be some activities?¡± Bai Qi was completely bewildered, looking at all the people feasting around him, he was somewhat dazed. What about the promised SSS Level Task? What about preparing for the banquet with enough spirit and energy? So, their task was just to eat till they were full? This didn¡¯t feel like New Year at all. Chapter 393 - Chapter 393: Chapter 389: Full and Warm Thoughts... Fight? Chapter 393: Chapter 389: Full and Warm Thoughts¡­ Fight? Seeing Bai Qi in this state, Wang Chuan smiled and said, ¡°Eat up. The ingredients in Eden are quite rare outside.¡± With this in mind, Bai Qi looked at the growing pile of food in front of him and couldn¡¯t help but pick up a grape-like fruit and put it into his mouth. A rich burst of energy instantly flowed through Bai Qi¡¯s body, not only completely driving away his fatigue but also making him feel somewhat stronger. ¡°How¡¯s the taste?¡± Looking at Bai Qi, stunned and standing in place, the smile on Wang Chuan¡¯s face brightened, but it gave off a sense of schadenfreude. ¡°It¡¯s fine, just a bit too sweet and a bit greasy.¡± Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily, picked up a dripping grilled chicken leg, and took a big bite. ¡°Are you sure you¡¯re okay with it?¡± Seeing Bai Qi like this, not just Wang Chuan, but Tan Lang and others were also a bit surprised watching him relishing his food. The food provided by Eden is almost all considered as a supplement, but many of them are fed to pets, and the average human physique couldn¡¯t handle it. With Bai Qi¡¯s way of eating, there¡¯s a high risk of over-nourishment. ¡°Bai Qi, you might want to slow down, you don¡¯t want to suffer from indigestion.¡± Seeing this, Wang Chuan didn¡¯t feel like teasing Bai Qi anymore and tried to stop him. ¡°Indigestion? I don¡¯t think so.¡± Bai Qi forcefully swallowed the meat in his mouth, then casually threw an Evolution Egg to the Six Sword Servants. His feeling of fullness suddenly disappeared. Based on the experience of delicacies from fierce beasts Bai Qi had accumulated, these ingredients likely came from Elites or Lords. The digestive system of a regular human would indeed suffer indigestion. However, he was now a Fifth Stage Beastmaster, his physique beyond the norm. Coupled with the unruly characteristic of the Evolution Egg draining physical strength, Bai Qi tasted the food and then it was directly absorbed by the Evolution Egg. ¡°Are you sure?¡± Watching Bai Qi, who seemed intent on eating all the food piled up in front of him, Wang Chuan¡¯s smile became incredulous. Bai Qi¡¯s commotion attracted many people¡¯s and pets¡¯ attention, even some Lord Creatures felt somewhat inferior after seeing Bai Qi¡¯s appetite. ¡°Didn¡¯t expect it, Bai Qi, you have quite an appetite.¡± Yi Yu smiled and said, ¡°You can call out your pets to eat together, after all, from a certain perspective, this banquet is really for the pets.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Bai Qi took a sip of fruit juice to moisten his throat, looked at Tan Lang and others who had summoned their pets to eat together, his eyes lit up, and he immediately summoned his five pets. Wow! Wow? (Smells good? Human, how could you hide such delicious food from me?) Click-clack? (Boss, I sense a powerful aura. Should we be alert?) Kaboom! Kaboom! (Food, Gamma wants to eat!) ¡°Gamma, please let go of me, I am not food!¡± Bloop-bloop? (There are so many creatures I¡¯ve never seen. Can Delta gather some materials?) The appearance of the five pets immediately caused a ruckus, instantly becoming the center of attention. Even the twelve Guardians sitting up front were turning their heads toward Bai Qi. ¡°Power of Death, ancient spirits, evil powers, the mythic bloodline of Sun attributes, and that weird Ancestral Beast, Aleta, is he the Bai Qi that Wang Jian mentioned?¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor, who had always kept his cloak up, looked curiously at the five pets around Bai Qi and asked the woman in the red dress. ¡°It must be.¡± Aleta nodded, her gaze sweeping over Alpha, Husky, Gamma, and Delta, finally stopping on the worm. ¡°Green Dragon Bloodline¡­ Wang Jian didn¡¯t mention this before.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor looked at the worm, sensed for a moment, and finally noticed its anomaly. ¡°Apart from the Sun Beetle¡¯s bloodline, it¡¯s also inherited the bloodline of you, the Five-colored Dragon? This is rare.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor licked his lips, unable to help but murmur. ¡°I wish I could taste what his blood is like¡­¡± ¡°Eternal Night, haven¡¯t I told you before? Don¡¯t even think about touching the Dragon bloodline.¡± As soon as the Eternal Night Blood Emperor¡¯s words fell, he felt an intimidating aura descending upon him. It was Aleta¡¯s. ¡°Yes, yes, Sister, don¡¯t worry. Besides, he just looks like a bug, there probably isn¡¯t any blood for me to suck.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor quickly surrendered with both hands raised. Although the twelve Guardians were on par with each other, if they had to choose a leader, Aleta was undoubtedly the one. ¡°How come this kid¡¯s pets are all so special? Should we call him over and ask about it?¡± Listening to the conversation between the two, a Guardian with the body of a tiger and the head of an ox asked in a muffled voice. ¡°If there was something wrong with the kid, Jiuyou would have taken care of him by now. We wouldn¡¯t need to step in.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor shook his head, as if he was considering something. He couldn¡¯t help but shiver, saying, ¡°And even if there is a problem, it¡¯s better not to meddle. You can do it, Joachim, if you want. I don¡¯t want to get beat up by that madwoman.¡± Upon hearing Eternal Night Blood Emperor¡¯s words, Joachim too became silent, inevitably glancing at Aleta. ¡°We should proceed as usual, without altering our rules because of someone¡¯s personal status.¡± Aleta gave Bai Qi a deep look, and like the other guardians, vanished into the fog once more. Living beings inside the hall were not here for the first time. Although the Twelve Guardians were nearby, they were still eating happily. The Human Beast Tamers, after a brief period of adjustment, summoned their beasts and started looking for food according to their attributes. ¡°Burp~¡± Bai Qi let out a satisfied belch and looked at the five pets still feasting. ¡°Hey hey hey, mind your manners. Gamma, you should at least spit out some bones.¡± Munch munch. (Master, are bones not edible?) As Gamma was swallowing a large piece of roast meat, it stretched out its tentacles, dragging a roasted whole lamb from the side and swallowed it directly, looking curiously at Bai Qi. ¡°Forget it, just eat.¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. He wasn¡¯t sure if it was because of the last evolution, but recently, Gamma¡¯s appetite had been getting better. It ate for twelve hours a day, and it spent the remaining twelve hours cooking. Remembering how Gamma was influenced by the Evil Energy Snake Statue back then, Bai Qi had a suspicion in his heart. I hope Gamma can evolve smoothly this time. ¡°Have you finished eating, Bai Qi? There¡¯s still time before the next activity. You can eat some more.¡± Yi Yu, who had not started eating from the start, asked Bai Qi as he saw him stop eating. ¡°That¡¯s enough. If I eat more, my stomach will burst.¡± Bai Qi shook his head. He had already brushed the Platinum Eggs for the Six Sword Servants nearly every day for a month, and his beasts no longer needed to hunt on their own. However, as soon as Bai Qi spoke, the likes of Wang Chuan were immediately at a loss for words, while Lilith, not far away, scornfully cast Bai Qi aside. ¡°He really is a commoner, he has no manners.¡± ¡°Lilith, I¡¯ve told you before, don¡¯t judge people by their family background, especially someone who has defeated you.¡± Dean cast a casual glance at Lilith. Lilith immediately closed her mouth, not daring to say anymore. ¡°In this year¡¯s banquet, I¡¯ve confirmed that the Guardian of Light is also one of the blessers, so we can¡¯t afford to make any mistakes in the selection later, understand?¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Lilith repeatedly nodded her head, a glint of anticipation flashed through her eyes. Even though her Judgement Angel had recovered quite a bit, but because of the loss of Divine Nature, it was still lacking compared to the past. However, if she could receive the blessing of the Guardian of Light, it would fill the void in the Divine Nature. Lilith had no doubt whether the Guardian of Light could do this because the Twelve Guardians shouldn¡¯t be seen as mere legendary creatures. Finally, the Beastmasters and their creatures in the hall gradually stopped eating. They leaned back on their seats, a face full of satisfaction, absorbing the powerful forces surrounding their bodies. Although the Beastmasters mainly relied on Spirit Power, their physique determined the number of times they could use their talents. They naturally would not miss this opportunity to enhance their physique. However, the Twelve Guardians clearly didn¡¯t mean to let them rest. When everyone finished eating, Aleta reappeared. All the people in the hall stopped and looked expectantly at Aleta. ¡°As everybody is done eating, we should follow tradition and move on to the following activities,¡± Aleta snapped her fingers, and everyone¡¯s seats began to raise gradually, only a giant platform remained in the center. ¡°Why does this look like an arena?¡± Bai Qi looked around and couldn¡¯t help commenting. ¡°That¡¯s right, it¡¯s an arena.¡± Yi Yu nodded, saying, ¡°According to Eden¡¯s customs, after eating and drinking to their heart¡¯s content, the younger generation will fight against each other. The last one standing will receive a blessing from a Guardian. It¡¯s an end-of-the-year bonus.¡± ¡°Blessing?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s expression became strange. Everyone else would be full and thinking lascivious thoughts, but the people in Eden started fighting after feasting? And about this blessing, why did he imagine a scene of secretly ridiculing dog heads? Woof? (Human, were you just backstabbing me?) Beta, who had eaten its fill, suddenly pricked up its ears, looking at Bai Qi with caution, but was pushed back down by Bai Qi immediately. ¡°Don¡¯t overthink, it has nothing to do with you.¡± Bai Qi looked at the eager Beastmasters and transcendent creatures around him and said after a moment of thought, ¡°My mission should be related to this fight, right?¡± ¡°Correct, I need you to help Xusheng compete for the blessing of the Blood Guardian. Of course, if Xusheng obtains it himself, we¡¯ll still consider your mission completed.¡± Yi Yu nodded, ¡°Of course, besides the Blood Guardian, you¡¯re free to fight for the blessings of other guardians. I won¡¯t interfere.¡± ¡°As I thought, mythical resources aren¡¯t easy to come by.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips. If it was a fight, so be it. He might even bump into the Bog trio. Chapter 394 - Chapter 394: Chapter 390: Or, Dont Be Human Anymore... Chapter 394: Chapter 390: Or, Don¡¯t Be Human Anymore¡­ Soon, the hall stopped transforming, and four more of the Twelve Guardians stepped forward. Blood Guardian ¨C Eternal Night Blood Emperor ¨C Ye Xu Guardian of Light ¨C Aurora Giant ¨C Fenir Guardian of War ¨C Demon-subduing Venerable God ¨C Wu Guardian of Fire ¨C Red Lotus Enchantress ¨C Lianhua Seeing the appearance of these four Guardians, the transcendent creatures and Beast Masters in the hall who shared the same attributes instantly became excited, while those of different attributes were slightly disappointed. The Blessing of the Twelve Guardians was not something ordinary resources could compare with, not encountering a Guardian with the same attribute meant a considerable loss. ¡°Are these Blessings really that good?¡± Seeing everyone¡¯s response, Bai Qi became interested in these blessings. ¡°Of course.¡± Yi Yu nodded and said, ¡°The Twelve Guardians have existed for thousands of years and cannot be regarded as ordinary legendary creatures. The effect of their Blessings even surpasses those of mythical resources.¡± ¡°Surpass mythical resources?!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened, and then he suddenly seemed to think of something and looked at Yi Yu suspiciously. ¡°Minister Yi, it wouldn¡¯t be the case that the mythical resources you promised me are these blessings, would it?¡± Yi Yu shook his head and smiled, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the Thirteenth Bureau won¡¯t make a false promise over a mythical resource. Just help Xusheng secure the Blood Guardian¡¯s Blessing.¡± ¡°I will seize the Blessings myself, I don¡¯t need to rely on others.¡± Hearing the conversation between the two, Li Xusheng suddenly spoke up. Yi Yu didn¡¯t find it strange and laughed, ¡°It¡¯s just an additional safety measure. After all, you have a lot of competitors.¡± Bai Qi was taken aback and looked at a group of blood-colored creatures nearby. ¡°It can¡¯t be that these transcendent creatures are also going to compete, can it?¡± Yi Yu nodded and said, ¡°Of course, almost all of those living here are offspring of the Guardians, they won¡¯t forget to include them in these benefits.¡± ¡°Moreover, due to their bloodlines, these transcendent creatures are far more intelligent than ordinary creatures. They are not to be underestimated.¡± ¡°In past years, the Blessings were almost always obtained by these transcendent creatures. Although it was because there were fewer human Beast Masters, the power is still evident.¡± Saying that, Yi Yu suddenly revealed a smile, saying, ¡°However, I suspect that the situation this year is going to change.¡± Bai Qi shrugged. He planned to help Li Xusheng complete his task before assessing the rest. He had mythical resources as a fallback, so he let things go as they would. Looking at the excited transcendent creatures, Aleta smiled slightly and continued, ¡°In addition to the four Guardians beside me at this banquet, I, Life Guardian ¨C Dragon Empress ¨C Aleta, will also give blessings.¡± The entire venue fell into silence for a moment, and then a deafening exclamation broke out. ¡°The Dragon Empress is actually giving Blessings too? Did I hear wrong?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, it must be an illusion. I recollect that Aleta has not given blessings for hundreds of years.¡± ¡°Damn, Life Blessings, many people will certainly rush to get those!¡± ¡°Of course, those are applicable to all attributes.¡± ¡­ The transcendent creatures discussed indistinctly, and the invited human Beast Masters also felt surprised. ¡°The Blessing of the Life Guardian¡­ I came at the right time.¡± A rare longing appeared on Dean¡¯s face. Lilith and Ellis standing behind him felt the same. ¡°Does the Blessing of the Life Guardian enhance the origin of life?¡± Bai Qi murmured, unavoidably thinking about the Source of Life Delta had once taken. According to Xiang Li, apart from spacetime resources, the best strategy for raising Delta is to strengthen its life origin. As long as Delta¡¯s life origin is strong, evolution is only a matter of time. ¡°It seems I can¡¯t miss it.¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue and began to plan his next steps. Aleta seemed very satisfied with everyone¡¯s reaction. She gently pressed down her hands to signal silence, then turned to the Eternal Night Blood Emperor beside her and said, ¡°Ye Xu, you go first.¡± Ye Xu nodded, left his seat, and lightly waved at the ground. A blood swirl appeared on the stage, gradually expanding until it covered the entire area. ¡°My rules are simple. Everyone, enter the stage together, engage in a melee, and the last one standing can receive my Blessing.¡± Ye Xu yawned, and then retracted back to his seat. ¡°A melee? Could this rule be any lazier?¡± Bai Qi was speechless, watching the blood swirl below rotate constantly. Just as he was about to ask Li Xusheng how he planned to cooperate, he realized that Li Xusheng had disappeared at some point. ¡°This guy, he¡¯s really quick to act.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, weighed the situation for a moment, and said, ¡°Alpha, you should go for this round. Remember to maintain Li Xusheng¡¯s lead position.¡± It was evident that there would be a swarm of enemies with blood manipulation abilities in the Battle for the Blessing of the Eternal Night Blood Emperor. Alpha was undoubtedly the most suitable candidate for this round. If someone managed to draw blood from Alpha¡¯s body, he would accept the outcome. Clickety clack. £¨Leave it to me, Boss.£© Alpha nodded and leaped onto the stage. At this point, quite a few transcendent creatures had already entered, and unsurprisingly, descendants of the Eternal Night Blood Emperor made up the majority. ¡°Little Xusheng, don¡¯t blame Grandpa Twenty-nine for being ruthless later, the blessing from your old man is hard to come by.¡± ¡°Old Twenty-nine, little Xusheng rarely comes back, can¡¯t you be a little less aggressive, don¡¯t worry little Xusheng, sixth grandma will help you later.¡± ¡°Sixth sis, you¡¯re here too? You¡¯re already a legend, why are you here snatching things with us?¡± ¡°Screw off, I¡¯ll beat you up if you don¡¯t believe me!¡± The Blood Beasts were clamoring and bickering, leaving the others on the stage speechless. This didn¡¯t seem like a fighting tournament at all; it was more like a family gathering. Bang! Finally, one person, unable to bear it, launched a preemptive strike. He swung the enormous stele with full force, directly smashing away some Lord-level creatures. ¡°Stele-bearing Blood Corpse?¡± Seeing the frenzied attacks of the Stele-bearing Blood Corpse below, Bai Qi raised an eyebrow. He glanced around in the spectator stands, sure enough, he saw the figure of Karl Yishu. ¡°The Yixiu family is here too? Well, Carl¡¯s talent seems to be blood-related as well.¡± Understanding this, Bai Qi nodded approvingly at Alpha on the stage who was skillfully dodging other people¡¯s attacks. This kind of contest all hinged on stamina, and from Alpha¡¯s feedback, the blood vortex under their feet would constantly absorb the blood of nearby creatures. It wouldn¡¯t be easy to last until the end. ¡°Hmm, has it started already? Then I¡¯ll go down and play too.¡± At that moment, Wang Chuan seemed to react. Seeing the melee already underway on the stage below, he directly leaped down followed by his pet, the Cloud Smoke Jellyfish. [Name]: Cloud Smoke Jellyfish [Nature]: Water Department [Bloodline Level]: King-level [Introduction]: As its name suggests, it¡¯s a creature like cloud smoke. It can freely traverse through different materials and materialize at any time. It¡¯s one of the most troublesome creatures in the sea. ¡­ ¡°Does this require the Beast Master to also join the field?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but ask Yi Yu. It was one thing for Li Xusheng, a Fusion-Talent Beastmaster, to do this, but why did Wang Chuan also join in? Could it be that he also had a Dual Talent? ¡°There is no hard and fast rule, but Beast Masters are not forbidden from entering the field. However, most Beast Masters cannot withstand the trial of the Eternal Night Blood Emperor.¡± Yi Yu nodded and asked, ¡°So, Bai Qi, are you interested?¡± Bai Qi shook his head vigorously. With his slight build, if he went down, he would probably be sucked dry instantly. Wang Chuan¡¯s entrance did not attract much attention. All the King Creatures began to clear the lower-level challengers unanimously. Soon, only around a dozen creatures were left on the large stage. The most conspicuous ones were not Li Xusheng, who was surrounded by grandpas and grandmas, but Wang Chuan. ¡°Blood ability is fun. You don¡¯t have to fight yourself. So that¡¯s why Minister Yi likes to take you, Xusheng, out on runs.¡± Wang Chuan looked at the four blood tails swinging behind Li Xusheng with interest, seemingly envious. The Cloud Smoke Jellyfish beside him seemed to echo this, constantly circling above his head, showering him with mist. ¡°Could this guy¡¯s talent actually make him immune to the methods set up by legendary creatures?¡± Bai Qi watched with admiration as Wang Chuan, unaffected by blood vortexes or attacks from the other creatures on the field, strolled around leisurely, completely unharmed. He had seen Wang Chuan emerge from the ground before, but had simply put it down to Bai Yuxiao¡¯s Dematerialization Talent. Now, it seemed that this talent was a bit excessive. Was there anything more outrageous than being able to remain in penetration state for a long time? ¡°Wang Chuan¡¯s bloodline comes from the legendary Illusory Jellyfish. It¡¯s stronger than most human talents, so there¡¯s really no need to compare.¡± Bai Qi, ¡°¡­¡­¡± Was this really to persuade him not to compare, or was it to brag about the unique characteristics of the Zero Team? Stronger talents, stronger bonds. Perhaps he should stop being human. Maybe the Evolution Egg could have some effect on him. A hint of envy flashed in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes, while the battle on the stage finally shifted. After clearing out some overconfident pawns, the superhuman creatures on the stage finally unleashed their real powers, and Li Xusheng was the first to make a move. With a thunderous swing of his double hammers, Li Xusheng commanded blood-colored lightning to charge in every direction. Combined with the four blood tails behind him, his attack was incredibly fierce, and he was even suppressing a King Creature. On the other side, Carl Yixiu had also found his opponent. Alpha. ¡°I lost to that absurd Ancestral Beast last time, but I won¡¯t lose again this time!¡± Carl glared menacingly at Bai Qi, and on the stage, the Stele-bearing Blood Corpse raised its stele and charged at Alpha. Blurb blurb. (Master, do we need to tell him that Alpha is tougher than me?) ¡°There¡¯s no need, we¡¯re here to help Xusheng win the crown this time, let¡¯s keep a low profile.¡± ¡°Anyway, he can¡¯t beat Alpha anyway¡­¡± Chapter 395 - Chapter 395: Chapter 391: Will You Believe Me If I Say This Was an Accident? Chapter 395: Chapter 391: Will You Believe Me If I Say This Was an Accident? Facing Alpha, who was a Mid-Level King, the Tablet-Carrying Blood Corpse showed no fear. The shrouds around its body danced in the wind, actively drawing energy from the surrounding blood vortex to nourish itself. Carl could disrupt the flow of his enemy¡¯s blood, while the Tablet-Carrying Blood Corpse could absorb it. In this trial, they practically had home-field advantage. ¡°Is this the power of Ninety-Eight? I¡¯ve never seen it before.¡± Ye Ershijiu curiously glanced at Carl outside, quickly recognizing the source of Carl¡¯s power. ¡°Normal. Ninety-Eight and our dad have the same character. Heaven knows how many descendants they have outside. It¡¯s probably some forgotten bloodline descendant.¡± Ye Liu shrugged, kicking away a pesky pet beast. He looked at Li Xusheng, who was fighting a King Creature and said, ¡°In just such a short time, Little Xusheng has become a Fifth Stage Beastmaster already. Humans sure are out of the ordinary.¡± ¡°What, Big Sis, are you also thinking of getting a Beast Master Contract?¡± Ye Ershijiu leaned over to Ye Liu, speaking earnestly, ¡°Big Sis, you may not have reached Emperor-Level yet, but we¡¯ve always been living in this Eden, and it doesn¡¯t really matter how strong we are. After all, dad¡¯s always there.¡± ¡°Idiot, didn¡¯t you see that Master Aleta has come out to give her blessings? I suspect that we won¡¯t have peace for long.¡± Ye Liu fiercely smacked Ye Ershijiu¡¯s head, then looked at the four remaining human Beast Tamers and their pets on the stage, ¡°Let¡¯s see how capable these human Beast Tamers are first. If they aren¡¯t up to par, then there¡¯s no need.¡± The conversation between the two Blood Beasts didn¡¯t attract much attention. For example, from Carl. Seeing Alpha just standing there quietly, Carl didn¡¯t want to wait any longer. The dark yellow shroud, like a spider web, covered Alpha. Unseen in the shadows, strands of bloody energy quietly slithered over to Alpha¡¯s side. In the face of the concentrated attack from the Tablet-Carrying Blood Corpse, Alpha calmly switched to the Sword of the Wind Chaser. His arm moved swiftly to form an invisible wind barrier in front. The shroud from the Tablet-Carrying Blood Corpse was cut into countless fragments as soon as it came near. ¡°Useless, the shroud of the Tablet-Carrying Blood Corpse is not just ordinary cloth. As long as there is fresh blood to supplement it, it can automatically repair itself!¡± Carl grinned, his blood-red eyes twinkling, continually helping the Tablet-Carrying Blood Corpse draw energy from the surrounding vortex. The shredded shrouds were instantly regathered as though they were alive. For some reason, however, these fragments, about to gather, appeared to be disrupted in some way, and they couldn¡¯t fully regenerate. ¡°The sharpness of the Sword of the Wind Chaser is not so easily repairable.¡± Bai Qi grinned, ¡°As Alpha¡¯s second Transcendent Skill, apart from the sharpness of the Sword of the Wind Chaser and the cloaking effect of the Pursuing Wind Barrier, it practically has no other abilities.¡± But because of this, wounds cut by the Sword of the Wind Chaser couldn¡¯t heal easily. ¡°Damn it, don¡¯t any of this guy¡¯s pets behave normally?¡± Carl cursed under his breath then unhesitatingly activated his force field. The blood-colored force field spread out all around, continually draining the surrounding blood into Carl¡¯s body. The Tablet-Carrying Blood Corpse¡¯s body gradually became fuller. When the Tablet-Carrying Blood Corpse finished transforming, it stood at least five meters tall, making Alpha look like a little skeleton in comparison. ¡°In this state, no one is a match for the Tablet-Carrying Blood Corpse!¡± Considering the previous defeat, Carl had significantly strengthened the force field of the Tablet-Carrying Blood Corpse. It could affect the surrounding energy and substantially enhance the Blood Corpse¡¯s strength and other attributes. The current Tablet-Carrying Blood Corpse could smash any enemy with a single punch. ¡°Such confidence¡­¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue, looked at the increasingly sparse enemies around the ring, and said, ¡°Alpha, it¡¯s about time to wrap this up. We have several more trials later.¡± Click clack. (Alright, boss, I¡¯m on it.) Upon receiving Bai Qi¡¯s command, Alpha finally stepped away from his spot. But the Tablet-Carrying Blood Corpse only saw Alpha lift his foot before losing sight of Alpha entirely. What speed! Alpha¡¯s sudden speed attracted the attention of many transcendent creatures present. Among them were high-grade Kings, but none of them could see Alpha¡¯s track. Although some Emperor-level creatures clearly saw Alpha¡¯s movements, they were equally surprised. Is it a speed-type creature? ¡°Fast speed, but your attack moves are too predictable!¡± Seeing Alpha disappear, Carl roared angrily, and the Tablet-Carrying Blood Corpse immediately swung the stone tablet behind it. Judging from the bitter wind around it, it was clearly giving it its all. With such a fast attack, of course, he would choose the back as the point of attack. Such a simple prediction couldn¡¯t confuse Carl. The stone tablet landed heavily, and the enormous force shook the arena. However, it didn¡¯t hit Alpha. Thump! Then, the sound of a blade piercing flesh sounded. The Tablet-Carrying Blood Corpse looked down to find a slender wound on its chest. Countless tiny wind blades then raged inside its body. ¡°Tsk tsk¡­ He knew he would stage a sneak attack from behind and yet he still turned his back, he was just helping Alpha.¡± Bai Qi grinned, while Alpha quickly switched to the Gravity Sword and swung. The Tablet-Carrying Blood Corpse was sent flying. Just a lower-level king was not enough for Alpha to beat. ¡°Eh, so this is the Death Sword Monarch, the evolutionary form of that Skeleton Soldier in the manual? Indeed handsome!¡± Just after Alpha cleanly dealt with the Tablet-Carrying Blood Corpse, Wang Chuan suddenly popped out from the ground beside him, examining Alpha up and down with curiosity before suddenly throwing a punch at Alpha. Click, clack? (Boss, can I take this guy on?) ¡°Feel free, as long as it¡¯s not Li Xusheng, anyone else is fair game.¡± Click, clack. (Understood.) Alpha nodded, sidestepping Wang Chuan¡¯s punch. He was about to strike back, but he suddenly perceived something and instinctively recoiled. Whoosh~ An invisible tentacle flicked past Alpha¡¯s side, piercing straight through the ground beside him. Shortly after, slender currents of electricity appeared from thin air and crawled towards Alpha. ¡°Cloud Smoke Jellyfish, it has a thunder attribute too?¡± Bai Qi looked surprised at this sight. Yi Yu explained, ¡°Although the Cloud Smoke Jellyfish normally lives in the sea, when there¡¯s a storm, it bathes in skyborne lightning. However, very few can acquire the electric attribute. Wang Chuan spent a lot of effort to cultivate this.¡± ¡°I see, water and thunder make a classic combination.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly. A physique like a mist combined with an electric attack meant that ordinary physical attack pets could only take blows. Sure enough, after its initial attack failed, the Cloud Smoke Jellyfish did not give up but continued its offensive. Its invisible tentacles enveloped in thunder furiously attacked Alpha, showing no mercy even though Bai Qi was an ally. Not only that, Wang Chuan, who was shrouded in a cloud, surprisingly used similar techniques. When he punched, it also brought thunder energy with it. ¡°Minister Yi, is Wang Chuan a Dual Talent user?¡± Yi Yu shook his head and said, ¡°No, it¡¯s just that Wang Chuan and Cloud Smoke Jellyfish share the same bloodline. Along with the special nature of the jellyfish, this effect can be produced.¡± Fine, another non-human advantage. Bai Qi clamped his mouth shut and turned his eyes back to the arena. Faced with the perfect coordination of Wang Chuan and his pet, Alpha was under some pressure but still managed with ease. He moved agilely around the arena, even leveraging the power of the Cloud Smoke Jellyfish and Wang Chuan to indirectly eliminate a few challengers. The remaining number in the arena decreased again. ¡°Xusheng, your two companions are impressive.¡± Ye Liu watched the chase unfolding between Alpha and Wang Chuan in the arena and couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°It¡¯s nothing to do with me. I¡¯ll get the blessing with my own strength.¡± Li Xusheng waved his twin hammers, and another array shone from behind him. A giant black mosquito slowly emerged from it, then directly attached itself to Li Xusheng before anyone could react. ¡°River-of-Death mosquito? You really picked a good beast.¡± Ye Liu was surprised at the sight, the relaxed look on his face gradually disappeared. [Name]: River-of-Death Mosquito [Nature]: Insect [Bloodline Level]: High-grade King ¡­ Ye Liu, in his leopard form, inherited his father¡¯s, the Eternal Night Blood Emperor¡¯s, agility and sense of danger. The moment Li Xusheng merged with the River-of-Death mosquito, Ye Liu perceived a strong sense of danger. Is it because he is human that his speed increased so quickly? Ye Liu¡¯s gaze became even more serious, and then he transformed into a phantom and pounced towards Li Xusheng. Buzz, buzz, buzz¡­ The sound of mosquito wings flapping echoed. Li Xusheng dodged Ye Liu¡¯s attack in a very strange way, and at the same time, he swung his hammer towards Ye Liu. However, Ye Liu¡¯s agility was equally impressive. He leaped into the air, surprisingly managed to change direction mid-air and pounced at Li Xusheng once again. ¡°Sister Liu¡¯s blood manipulation is still so refined.¡± Watching this, Ye Ershijiu couldn¡¯t help but marvel. He was planning to enjoy the fight when he saw a hammer heading straight towards him. ¡°You little Xusheng, you even sneak attack!¡± Caught off guard, Ye Ershijiu quickly raised his thick arms to block. Before he could counterattack, he saw Ye Liu being hammered by Li Xusheng and thrown at him. ¡°Sister Liu, are you okay?¡± Ye Ershijiu quickly caught Ye Liu, but Li Xusheng was already in front of them. His wings shrouded in blood-lightning slammed down, intending to eliminate them both simultaneously. Boom! However, at that moment, a curved pillar of fire suddenly attacked from the side, sending the attention-distracted Ye Liu and Ye Ershijiu flying. Li Xusheng saw this and slowly retracted his hammers, he glanced at Alpha, who was holding the Undying Flame Sword near him, then abruptly looked up at Bai Qi. ¡°Er, would you believe me if I said this was an accident?¡± Chapter 396 - Chapter 396: Chapter 392: A Decisive Blow! Chapter 396: Chapter 392: A Decisive Blow! Bai Qi scratched his head speechlessly before shooting a fierce look at Wang Chuan. During the chase battle earlier, Alpha and Wang Chuan had cooperatively taken care of other opponents in a tacit understanding, hence Alpha no longer hid his strength. He switched directly to the Undying Flame Sword, planning on defeating Wang Chuan in one fell swoop. However, clearly Wang Chuan¡¯s combat experience was far richer than Bai Qi¡¯s. The moment Alpha activated his Undying Flame Sword, Wang Chuan astonishingly used the Cloud Smoke Jellyfish¡¯s water and lightning attribute of his Twin Pets to construct a burning trajectory. This not only intensified Alpha¡¯s Undying Flame but also sneakily attacked Ye Liu and Ye Ershijiu. As for the Cloud Smoke Jellyfish, it remained unscathed. ¡°To think I¡¯d be used against myself¡­ it¡¯s so irritating¡­¡± Veins popped in Bai Qi¡¯s forehead, and he felt inexplicably annoyed looking at Wang Chuan, whose face still bore a sunny smile. Finally, he understood why villains in novels, animations, and even films were always irritated by those protagonists who were eternally optimistically laughing. It was indeed a bit annoying. Not only was Bai Qi annoyed, but Alpha, who had just been outwitted, abandoned his prior playful attitude. An intimidating momentum erupted from him, and it attracted even the Twelve Guardians who were watching from above. ¡°What a powerful fighting spirit, this little guy was born to battle!¡± The Guardian of War, the Demon-subduing Venerable God, viewed Alpha with interest, speaking regretfully. ¡°Unfortunately, my power isn¡¯t suitable for him.¡± ¡°It¡¯s truly rare for you, Wu, to think highly of a King Creature. It seems like I¡¯m going to snatch it from you,¡± the Eternal Night Emperor smirked in triumph. His Blood Ability, paired with the Skeleton type, was much more advantageous. ¡°A skeleton, possessing the Phoenix¡¯s flame? Have I slept for too long?¡± The Guardian of Light ¨C the Aurora Giant ¨C Fenir, expressed his surprise at Alpha being able to control the Phoenix¡¯s flame. ¡°What¡¯s so strange about that? Perhaps it¡¯s the offspring of a Phoenix and an undead creature.¡± The Eternal Night Emperor was indifferent to this, not caring about such mix-breeding, even if the talents of such consisted might be a tad off. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s watch the match carefully. The final battle is about to begin.¡± Aleta rested her chin on her hand, her lips curved upwards as she observed the remaining three people on the field. ¡°Hey, hey, hey, it was just a game. Is there a need to be so serious?¡± Wang Chuan¡¯s smile remained, but beads of sweat rolling down his forehead betrayed his internal unease. Although he wanted to gauge the strength of Bai Qi¡¯s pets, his main aim was to help Li Xusheng eliminate opponents. However, judging by Alpha¡¯s reaction, it seemed he might have made a mess of things? Crackle, crackle. (Battle, there was never a concept of it being a game.) ¡°I really screwed up¡­¡± Wang Chuan¡¯s smile gradually disappeared. The Cloud Smoke Jellyfish returned atop Wang Chuan¡¯s head, continuously dropping cloudy mist to shield him. As expected, the moment he was hidden by the mist, instead of being a dozen metres away from Alpha as before, he suddenly appeared behind him, his right fist shrouded in cloud and lightning striking towards Alpha. Alpha didn¡¯t turn his body, instead growing an arm to ward off the attack, but upon contact with Wang Chuan, he simply vanished into a cloud of smoke. Then, Wang Chuan emerged from the ground beneath Alpha¡¯s feet and launched an attack once more. Moreover, with the spread of the mist, cloud smoke jellyfish and phantoms of Wang Chuan appeared around Alpha. Because of Wang¡¯s Penetration Talent, it was impossible to determine which one was real and which one was a duplicate. This was Wang Chuan¡¯s most commonly used strategy, masking himself in a cloud smoke to conceal his location, then combining the strategy with his Penetration Talent to attack his enemies. Unless Alpha managed to take Wang Chuan out in a flash, he could only be sneak-attacked to death. Alpha¡¯s eyes flickered with demonic, red flame as the Undying Flame Sword in his hand also flared up in a scorching flame. The intense heat turned the surrounding blood vortex into a red mist, evaporating before it could disperse. In fact, for the Blood Ability, flames were inherently restraining. The same went for the Cloud Smoke Jellyfish. As the flame on the Undying Flame Sword grew hotter, the duplicates created by the Cloud Smoke Jellyfish vanished one by one. Wang Chuan gave up on his plan to ambush Alpha, silently increasing the distance between them. Although he could remain in penetration mode for a long period of time to avoid injuries, he needed to disable this talent if he wanted to attack. Considering the high temperature of the flames surrounding Alpha, even if Wang Chuan had half the bloodline of a Legendary creature, it was probably more than he could handle. Moreover, Alpha was still raising the temperature of his flame. It was clear he had no intention of giving the Cloud Smoke Jellyfish a chance to turn the table. Ultimately, Alpha finished gathering his strength, and the Undying Flame Sword in his hand completely turned into a massive sword of flame. With a gentle swing, it seemingly twisted the surrounding space. The Undying Flame was originally terrifying due to its high temperature, but Alpha had been restraining its temperature to avoid friendly fire. Now with the Twelve Guardians standing by, he could finally use this skill to its fullest. ¡°I surrender!¡± Staring at the Undying Flame Sword ablaze in Alpha¡¯s hand, Wang Chuan sighed and jumped off the arena without hesitation, clutching the Cloud Smoke Jellyfish that had been roasted down to a tiny cluster by the flames. What a joke, had he known that the temperature of this guy¡¯s fire could reach such heights, he would never have provoked Alpha. Although he had also killed fire-based King Ferocious Beasts in the past, this guy still had a sword that hadn¡¯t been mobilized. The Sword of Death, that was this guy¡¯s real power. Seeing Wang Chuan surrender, a flash of dissatisfaction flickered in Alpha¡¯s eyes. However, when he saw Li Xusheng with his five blood tails waving, he immediately switched targets. Alpha VS Li Xusheng. ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk, such a powerful pet, do you think Little Xusheng can win?¡± Wang Chuan suddenly emerged from the ground, regained his iconic sunny smile, and watched with interest as Alpha and Li Xusheng faced off below. ¡°You shirked the war, do you think you have time to meddle in others?¡± Tan Lang emerged silently behind Wang Chuan, fiercely smashed a punch on his head, and then dragged him back to their place. Did that just ignore Wang Chuan¡¯s Penetration Talent? Bai Qi raised an eyebrow, curiously about Tan Lang¡¯s talent, but suddenly remembered something and looked back at the arena. The primary objective of this trial was to aid Li Xusheng in receiving the blessing of the blood. Now that only Alpha and Li Xusheng were left in the field, the task could be considered finished from a certain perspective. However, after sensing the surging fighting spirit in Alpha, Bai Qi hesitated for a moment and decided not to let Alpha forfeit the match. ¡°Cough cough, that, Minister Yi, how about letting Alpha and Li Xusheng have a fight first and then surrender? Isn¡¯t it more realistic?¡± Not that he was doubting Li Xusheng¡¯s strength, since the start of the fight, Li Xusheng had single-handedly taken down three King Creatures, even before summoning the fifth King Creature. Now, having merged with five pets, his strength was obvious. But, Bai Qi still didn¡¯t think Alpha would lose. ¡°No problem, if you let Alpha fake it, Xusheng might not accept the Blood Blessing.¡± Yi Yu shook his head, seemingly unconcerned about the outcome of the fight between Alpha and Li Xusheng. ¡°Really? What if we win, we won¡¯t be regarded as failing the task, will we?¡± Bai Qi looked at Yi Yu dubiously and as soon as he saw him nod, he contacted Alpha immediately. ¡°Alpha, fight with all you¡¯ve got, forget about the task.¡± When Alpha heard Bai Qi¡¯s words, the hand that held the Undying Flame Sword shook slightly before he disappeared from sight. Li Xusheng likewise reacted, and both made their moves simultaneously. Their Blood Thunder Twin Hammers and Undying Flame Sword collided head-on, causing a storm of thunder and fire on the arena, even affecting some spectators on the lower level. Then, before everyone could react, the two disappeared again. The only things visible on the entire arena were the scene of the thunder and fire mixed together and the deafening crackling sound. Roar! Seeing the two in such an intense fight, the transcendent creatures all got excited, and the Eden Hall was immediately filled with countless roars and shrieks. Living in the idyllic environment of Eden for many years had made them increasingly complacent, but now the fight between Alpha and Li Xusheng was gradually awakening their long-dormant wildness. ¡°It seems, this banquet was a good idea.¡± Aleta showed a satisfied smile at the sight, and began thinking in her mind about whether she should discuss the issue of team building with the old guys in the association. Finally, after a dazzlingly fast battle, Alpha and Li Xusheng both reappeared in the center of the match court. Their sword and hammer collided, and the huge wave of impact even tore apart the blood vortex below. Seeing this, the Eternal Night Blood Emperor straightforwardly removed the vortex covering the arena. The vortex was originally added to increase the difficulty for these people, seeing if they can defeat the enemy while continuously losing blood. Now, one was Li Xusheng, who had the talent of controlling blood, and the other was Alpha, the skeletal creature that didn¡¯t have blood at all, the existence of the vortex was no longer significant. Furthermore, he wanted to see if his own bloodline was powerful or this strange skeletal creature was powerful. After a brief standoff, Alpha and Li Xusheng both backed away. Despite not using force fields, the previous high-intensity confrontations had been quite exhausting for both. Alpha looked at the cracks on his arm and then at the slightly panting Li Xusheng. The Fire of Soul in his eyes flickered more and more frequently, and Li Xusheng¡¯s eyes were also full of vigor. This kind of fight, was what they wanted! Without any agreement, Alpha grasped all four swords in his hand, while Li Xusheng¡¯s five blood tails of his divine beast quickly wrapped around the twin hammers. The tangible fight intent of both gradually attached to their respective weapons. It was clear, Alpha and Li Xusheng were preparing to make their last strike with all their might! Chapter 397 - Chapter 397: Chapter 393: Trial of Fire Chapter 397: Chapter 393: Trial of Fire Boom! A wave of air instantly swept the whole arena, followed by a deafening explosion. The shockwave caused by Alpha and Li Xusheng¡¯s attacks had shockingly surpassed the speed of sound! ¡°When did little Xusheng become this powerful?!¡± Watching the aftermath of the two¡¯s battle, Wang Chuan¡¯s face was full of surprise; the other three members of Zero Team were also somewhat taken aback. ¡°Do you think being a Dual Talent user only means having one extra talent? Xusheng has always had more potential than us; he just didn¡¯t show it normally.¡± Tan Lang looked at the arena below, obscured by fire and blood thunder, and said, ¡°By simultaneously integrating five beasts and coordinating with blood control, Xusheng¡¯s fighting power can definitely be considered invincible at his level.¡± ¡°Um, then what does this guy count as?¡± Wang Chuan suddenly pointed at Bai Qi on the side. If Li Xusheng was now invincible at his level, then what did this guy who was on par with Li Xusheng count as? Tan Lang fell silent, and at this moment, everyone¡¯s eyes were drawn to the scene on the arena. The arena was now in a state of disrepair, and in the very center of the arena, a crystal skeleton stood proudly, its four long swords pointing diagonally at the distance. Where the swords were pointed was Li Xusheng, who had been knocked clear out of the arena. Li Xusheng knelt on one knee, all five blood tails behind him had disappeared, and beside him lay five beasts that clearly were not in good shape. ¡°I lost.¡± Li Xusheng glanced at the state of his beasts, stood up, and admitted his defeat very openly. In the battle just now, both parties did not open their power fields and went head-to-head purely. Li Xusheng keenly felt that his power was slightly above Alpha¡¯s, but he was far inferior in other aspects. After Alpha¡¯s four swords cut off his five blood tails, his defeat was already confirmed. The reason was simple. His five blood tails were formed by controlling the blood of the five beasts with his own blood. Although this greatly enhanced his combat power, if the blood tails were seriously damaged, the five beasts would also be significantly impacted. But losing was losing, and Li Xusheng would not make excuses for himself. Seeing the two in such a state, the Eternal Night Blood Emperor also stood up from his seat and landed on the arena. ¡°Since you are the one who ultimately won, relax and prepare to receive my blessing.¡± Despite seeing all his bloodline fall, the Eternal Night Blood Emperor showed no regret. He directly formed a tiny blood orb in his hand with the intention of throwing it on Alpha. However, upon seeing the Eternal Night Blood Emperor¡¯s action, Alpha took a step back and then leaped back beside Bai Qi. ¡°What, you want to give up the blessing?¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor saw this and gave a light smile, apparently anticipating Alpha¡¯s actions. Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s right, we give up the blessing. According to the rules, it should automatically pass to the second place, right?¡± Although Alpha defeated Li Xusheng, according to the rules, if the first place gives up, it can be forwarded to the second place. In this way, Alpha would not be embarrassed, and the mission from the Thirteenth Bureau could be completed too. Win-win! ¡°Normally, that¡¯s true. You could even transfer it to someone who didn¡¯t compete.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor¡¯s face harbored an evil grin. ¡°But, I don¡¯t want to¡­¡± Upon hearing the Eternal Night Blood Emperor¡¯s words, Bai Qi¡¯s smile stiffened. But before he could discuss it with Yi Yu, the Eternal Night Blood Emperor suddenly threw the blood orb onto Li Xusheng¡¯s body. ¡°Just kidding.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor lightly leaped back to his position, while Li Xusheng, who had absorbed the blood orb, suddenly spewed out streams of blood, enveloping both him and the five beasts. Klackle Klackle. (Boss, I feel that the levels of those beasts are increasing rapidly, and their connection with Li Xusheng is getting deeper.) ¡°Directly boosting levels?¡± Bai Qi raised an eyebrow, looking at the increasingly strong Li Xusheng below and suddenly felt some regret. It felt like a bargain was missed. ¡°You can relax. The Thirteenth Bureau won¡¯t let you get the short end of the stick.¡± Yi Yu seemed to perceive Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts, smiled at him, and made a guarantee. Then she leaped and directly arrived in front of Li Xusheng, gently tapped him, and Li Xusheng instantly disappeared from the spot. ¡°I¡¯ll take Xusheng back to rest first, I¡¯ll come to discuss the reward with you later.¡± After saying this, Yi Yu agilely strolled through the crowded beasts and ran toward the Thirteenth Bureau¡¯s resting room. The first Blood Trial ended in such a dramatic way. Although the transcendent creatures didn¡¯t understand why Alpha gave up the Blood Blessing, they quickly threw this question to the back of their minds given the spectacular battle they just witnessed. Some Beast Masters, however, were quite annoyed at Bai Qi¡¯s behavior. But they could only silently complain. The Thirteenth Bureau, the Association, neither of which could they oppose. Other than complaining, what else could they do? Moreover, the Blood Trial had passed, it was time to focus on the next trial. ¡°I¡¯ll take the next one,¡± The Guardian of Fire ¨C Red Lotus Enchantress, covered in a dark-red flame, rose to her feet. Looking down at the largely destroyed arena, she stretched her hands out flat before her chest, and a flaming lotus took shape, gently falling to the ground. Immediately, the Red Lotus blossomed, growing larger and faster until it covered the arena. ¡°My Trial of Fire is straightforward. You simply need to enter the small world within these Red Lotus petals. The first one to return to the Lotus pod will receive my blessings.¡± The Red Lotus Enchantress¡¯ assessment was significantly more complex than that of the Eternal Night Blood Emperor; the lotus had exactly thirty-six petals. That meant that in just a moment, the Red Lotus Enchantress had created thirty-six small worlds. ¡°The Twelve Guardians aren¡¯t just for show.¡± Bai Qi glanced at the figure of the Red Lotus Enchantress concealed behind the fiery petals above, hastily grabbed the insect grass beside him, and just as quickly threw it down, claiming a piece of the Red Lotus for himself. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s actions, the other Beast Masters and transcendent creatures quickly reacted, scrambling to jump onto the Red Lotus, taking up the remaining petals. Suddenly, all thirty-six petals were occupied, and the transcendent creatures that were slow to react were pushed back by an invisible force. Thirty-six petals, and likewise, thirty-six challenges. The moment the Red Lotus Enchantress announced the rules, the Trial of Fire had begun! ¡°Bai Qi actually didn¡¯t send his skeletal creature but sent an insect-system beast instead? Is this arrogance, or has he gone mad?¡± Lilith, seeing this scene, sneered in her typical manner. Given the strong fire attribute skills that Alpha had shown, it seemed absurd for Bai Qi to have sent an insect-system creature, which the fire attribute inherently countered. ¡°Lilith, I¡¯ve told you many times. Don¡¯t underestimate an opponent who has defeated you. If you forget again, I may consider requesting the leader to take back your Judgement Angel¡¯s divine nature.¡± Dean¡¯s gaze passed over her lightly. Lilith¡¯s face turned as white as chalk. She nodded repeatedly and didn¡¯t dare say another word. She was acutely aware that if Dean said this, he would follow through. She had tried to restrain herself as much as she could, but she couldn¡¯t help it when she saw Bai Qi. Perhaps, the shock of seeing Gamma fracture the Judgement Angel¡¯s wings was too much. ¡°Take a good look at your opponent. This will be beneficial for your future growth, especially when Ellis fights with him¡­¡± Dean looked at the Judgement Angel, who had also managed to claim a petal. ¡°Leader, are you sure you want me to participate in this trial? I¡¯m just an insect and a plant¡­¡± Both insect-system and plant attribute bloodlines instinctively made the insect grass resistant to flames, let alone when all the creatures around them were exuding high temperatures. Compared to blood control, the fire attribute was a mainstream power, and the number of transcendent creatures with the respective attribute was high. For this reason, the creatures standing on this Red Lotus were mainly fire attribute creatures at the King-level. ¡°And dragons¡­you possess both mythical and legendary bloodlines, so stop cowering.¡± Seeing the insect grass behaving like this, Bai Qi was immediately speechless. ¡°Even if you are an insect, you should see what kind of insect you are. With the bloodline of the Sun Beetle, are you still afraid of the fire?¡± ¡°Oh, is that so?¡± Hearing these words, the insect grass had a sudden realization, and its confidence was restored. ¡°Be serious. If this fire heritage is lost, whatever Gamma does to you, I won¡¯t interfere.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, the insect grass was startled. It suddenly erupted in an unprecedented fighting spirit. For the sake of not being used to make soup by Gamma, it had to give everything! ¡°Bai Qi, what did you say to your creature? Why is it suddenly so enthusiastic?¡± Wang Chuan suddenly popped up from the side, looking down at the insect grass, which was ready for action. ¡°I¡¯m looking forward to seeing what will happen when it faces Ye Ge.¡± ¡°Ye Ge is also a fire attribute Beast Master? It seems Epsilon has no hope then.¡± Bai Qi casually commended, but his nonchalant demeanor was far from convincing. ¡°Hahaha¡­ Bai Qi, you really are something. However, it¡¯s not Ye Ge that you need to worry about.¡± Wang Chuan pursed his lips, his gaze falling onto the Judgement Angel by the side. ¡°This guy has been ranking higher than Ye Ge for many years.¡± ¡°Wang Chuan, are you looking for a spar with me again?¡± As soon as the words fell, Bai Qi felt a chill sweep over him. The surrounding temperature instantly plummeted. When he breathed out, his breath immediately condensed into fog. Ice attribute? Bai Qi was mildly surprised. Having an ice attribute yet contracting with a fire beast? Was he afraid of freezing so he was gathering fire for warmth? ¡°Ahaha~ Ye Ge, you are actually getting excited. If the leader sees this, he will surely praise me!¡± Wang Chuan seemed oblivious to Ye Ge¡¯s displeasure, and continued to ramble on about Ye Ge and Ellis¡¯s past, pausing only when Tan Lang interrupted him. ¡°Pay attention to the match. The mission we received from the leader is to strive to receive all blessings, so take it seriously!¡± Chapter 398 - Chapter 398: Chapter 394: The Sun and the Fire Chapter 398: Chapter 394: The Sun and the Fire Were they aiming to get all the blessings? The Thirteenth Bureau really was quite confident. Upon hearing this, Bai Qi raised an eyebrow, but he didn¡¯t pay much mind. Although he didn¡¯t know the specific effects of the blessings, considering Li Xusheng¡¯s condition earlier, they must be pretty good. That the Thirteenth Bureau had such thoughts was entirely normal. Just then, a raging flame suddenly burst forth on the Red Lotus. The thirty-six pets resting on the petals vanished on the spot. ¡°Were they transported into the world inside the petals?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi squinted, and found that he could clearly see the condition of all the pets and transcendent creatures on the petals. The beetle was now in a fiery world, and opposite the beetle, a flame lion was slowly taking shape. ¡°Is the goal to defeat the Fire Beast to advance?¡± Bai Qi gave a slight nod at the sight, issued an order to the beetle, and the beetle responded promptly. With a flutter of its wings, it transformed into a golden rainbow and pierced the flame lion. The flame lion shattered instantly, but immediately split into two identical flame lions, blocking the beetle¡¯s path once again. ¡°Infinite splitting? Is it a test of the pets¡¯ endurance?¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly again, he had never been afraid of a competition of endurance. This round was basically a sure win. The others also quickly realized the method of the Trial of Fire, and started adjusting their combat methods, opting for the most energy-efficient way to fight. Reasonable allocation of energy was one of the abilities a powerful creature had to master. But this situation lasted for only a short while before the challengers inside the Red Lotus noticed something was off. ¡°Boss, a portion of my energy just disappeared for no apparent reason.¡± Just as the beetle was effortlessly piercing the sixteen lion forms surrounding it, and was about to promptly destroy the thirty-two flame lions that hadn¡¯t yet fully formed, it suddenly found a portion of its energy inexplicably gone. ¡°Energy disappeared?¡± Bai Qi raised his eyebrows at this, as if he had thought of something. After carefully scanning the pets in the thirty-six petals, he finally found his target on the petal opposite the beetle. A flame lion. This lion¡¯s sideburns were entirely replaced by flames, and it stood on flames with all four limbs, presenting an awe-inspiring sight. If one disregarded its evidently tired expression that is. ¡°I see, it¡¯s not a free-for-all, but a designated opponent battle, isn¡¯t it?¡± Given the sight of the giant beetle formed by the flames opposite the lion, Bai Qi immediately understood the method of the Trial of Fire. Pairs of opponents would absorb each other¡¯s energy value to form a flame clone, until one party¡¯s energy was completely depleted. From the beetle¡¯s feedback, it seemed that energy was only drawn from the body when the flame clone was destroyed. Clearly, the further it went, the greater the consumption. Bai Qi smacked his lips and said, ¡°Epsilon, speed up the attack. Don¡¯t give the opponent a chance to drain your energy.¡± Although it was a battle of attrition according to the rules of the Fire Lotus, the safer one fought, the more likely the opponent would deplete one¡¯s energy first. The lion fighting the beetle had been so cautious that it had allowed the beetle to drain a lot of its energy, hence why it had only managed to destroy one of the beetle¡¯s flame clones. Put simply, this was essentially a speed battle dressed up as a war of attrition! ¡°I understand, boss!¡± The beetle, who had learned the truth about the Trial of Fire from Bai Qi, soon caught on. Concentrating the Power of the Sun on the surface of its body, it effortlessly pierced through the newly formed thirty-two flame lions. Then it comes sixty-four heads¡­ Rawr! The flame lion whose energy had been depleted roared unwillingly before being transported out of the trial. Seeing this, the other transcendent creatures still inside the Fire Lotus quickly understood, and abandoning their conservative fighting manner, began accelerating their attacks on their opponents. But even after grasping the rules of the fight, there was still a major distinction among the thirty-six pets on the stage. The strength of one¡¯s clone depended on the total energy value of the body, while the speed of defeating the opponent¡¯s clone was determined by one¡¯s own attack strength. Only those who possessed both traits could hope to reach the end in the Trial of Fire. Fire, after all, was the coexistence of gentleness and explosiveness. ¡°They finally noticed the true face of the Trial of Fire.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor smirked, looking at the Red Lotus Enchantress, ¡°Red Lotus, you really haven¡¯t been out for a while. These youngsters have no idea about your explosive temper.¡± ¡°Maybe¡­¡± Red Lotus Enchantress covered her mouth and laughed gently, ¡°And it¡¯s only the first layer now, they haven¡¯t fully seen through the Trial of Fire.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor shrugged, ¡°Only you guys could come up with such a complicated trial. A simple free-for-all would be so much easier.¡± ¡°But it looks like the one called Bai Qi might win again.¡± The Guardian of Light in his deep voice expressed his opinion. ¡°That¡¯s debatable, the Judgment Angel of the Bo Ge family, as well as the human descendants of the Huo family, are not to be trifled with.¡± The Guardian of War shook his head, saying: ¡°And, the whelp of the Red Lotus family, the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus, has also entered the fray.¡± ¡°Ah, I envy you all. Unllike me who has a horde of offspring but only a few have made a name for themselves.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor somewhat enviously looked at the Red Lotus Enchantress, but she just cast a casual glance at the Eternal Night Blood Emperor, saying: ¡°If only you were a little more responsible, your descendants wouldn¡¯t be such disappointments.¡± ¡°Responsible? Not likely.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor indifferently waved his hand, vowing to perpetuate his title as the most irresponsible person in the pet world. Suddenly, he seemed to think of something and asked Aleta. ¡°Big sister, who are you rooting for?¡± ¡°Me?¡± Aleta looked sideways at the transcendent creatures remaining in the field, saying: ¡°If I must choose, I agree with Fenir¡¯s point of view.¡± ¡°Supporting Bai Qi, huh?¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor nodded slightly, saying: ¡°It seems this whelp from the association is destined to be the shining star of Eden tonight.¡± ¡°The brightest? Well put.¡± ¡°Fenir, you should go out more.¡± ¡­ Above the Red Lotus. With Bai Qi leading the discovery of the method of the Trial of Fire, half of the transcendent creatures were quickly eliminated, and new opponents appeared in front of the winners immediately. As well as a candle suspended above their heads. ¡°Chief, I feel this candle is linked to my life force.¡± As the first transcendent creature to defeat his opponent, Silkworm Grass was the first to detect the abnormality above this candle, and immediately reported it to Bai Qi. ¡°A candle tied to life force? The Red Lotus Enchantress even plays the Life Candle game?¡± Bai Qi laughed wryly. First it was burning Energy Value, now it¡¯s burning life force. If this continues, wouldn¡¯t it burn Spirit Power too? ¡°We should opt for a quick resolution. We can¡¯t drag the rhythm with our life force burning.¡± Bai Qi issued orders to Silkworm Grass, who immediately took action. Facing the huge fire bird in front of him, the two colorful tentacles on the sides of his mouth suddenly elongated, and pierced straight through the fire bird¡¯s body. Though Dream Vine¡¯s abilities were overpowered by Green Dragon¡¯s Power of Nature, Silkworm Grass¡¯ control over plants didn¡¯t weaken at all. In fact, with the Dragon attribute, his attack power was even stronger. The fire bird was injured, but did not dissipate like before, only the Life Candle above its head burnt even faster, with about a fifth of the candle disappearing altogether. Feeling the threat to its life, the fire bird on the other side immediately increased the intensity of its attack. The incarnation also responded at the same time, shrieking as countless fireballs appeared out of thin air, forming a rain of fire, rushing towards Silkworm Grass. Seeing this, Silkworm Grass didn¡¯t retract his vines. He shook his head, and the colorful vines danced like two long whips, impenetrable, dispersing the fireballs in the air. With the double blessing of the Dragon attribute and the Power of the Sun, Silkworm Grass¡¯ two vines were almost immune to fire damage. It seemed that due to the failure of its attack, the fire bird became more and more violent. Its body exploded in fire, surprisingly giving up the long-range attack, and actively moved closer to Silkworm Grass. It seemed outrageous that it was being pushed to this extent by a bug that should be food. Seeing the fire bird attempting close combat, Silkworm Grass immediately retracted his two colorful vines. His body shone brightly as he started to fully utilize the Power of the Sun. Basking time, and not only for the fire bird he was facing. Even the spectators outside seemed to see a round sun slowly rising, gradually becoming scorching hot. ¡°My eyes¡­ This lad inherited a very pure Mythical bloodline.¡± Feeling the increasingly intense Power of the Sun from below, the Eternal Night Blood Emperor tightened his robe to block the sunlight. Although not to the point of being restrained, it was true that the Eternal Night Blood Emperor preferred the night. On the other side, the fire bird too noticed the anomaly. As it got closer and closer, it could clearly feel the terrifying heat radiating from Silkworm Grass. Could it be burned to death? The fire bird had a thought that even it found laughable. The idea of a fire creature being burned to death was simply preposterous. With this thought, the fire bird exploded once again, disregarding the battle over at its main body¡¯s side and actively transferring its energy to its incarnation here. In a moment, the flame of the fire bird burned even more brightly, and the originally red fire bird gradually turned white. On the other hand, the golden light on Silkworm Grass became even more blinding, so much so that his body shape was completely unseeable. Finally, the sun met the fire. Contrary to everyone¡¯s expectations of a violent explosion, the white flame just disappeared in the Golden Great Sun without making any impact whatsoever. The Sun Beetle worshipped as the sun by the ancient humans, how could ordinary flames possibly compete? As expected, with the golden light disappearing, Silkworm Grass appeared in front of everyone in complete condition, seemingly even more energetic than at the start. But the incarnation that had gathered all the energy of the fire bird was gone without a trace. A moth to a flame, a fire bird charging the sun, the end result was naturally being used as fuel. Chapter 399 - Chapter 399: Chapter 395: Putting Learning into Practice Chapter 399: Chapter 395: Putting Learning into Practice The high temperature generated by the Caterpillar Fungus had alarmed other extraordinary creatures in the Red Lotus World, some of them started to worry while some others began to give it their all. ¡°Damn it, is its flame really fire?¡± A molten lizard, cursing under its breath, left the Red Lotus World, its body covered in burn marks, but the magma flowing under its scales seemed to be frozen, giving out a chill. Its opponent was Ye Ge¡¯s pet of Team Zero, Frostfire Mirror. [Name]: Frostfire Mirror [Nature]: Ice, Fire [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King [Introduction]: A creature belonging to the Equipment System, it was originally a pet born in flames, but it was eroded by extreme cold, and merged with its own fire property, creating a new type of ice fire. ¡­ ¡°Is it really ice fire?¡± Bai Qi made a small nod in acknowledgement. The ability to inflict both freezing and fire damage simultaneously on an enemy was not something everyone could endure. After Frostfire Mirror defeated its opponent, Ellis¡¯s Judgment Angel and Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus almost simultaneously overcame their adversaries. Then, along with the Caterpillar Fungus, these four pets launched their attacks on the new opponents. The core of the Trial of Fire was a race, whoever reached the lotus pod first would win. Waiting was undoubtedly a foolish act. At the start of the third round of the battle, regardless of whether they had defeated their second round opponents, all the extraordinary creatures¡¯ candles atop their heads changed simultaneously into a dual-colored candle twisted like a spiral, and with the burning of the flame, spirit power was constantly being consumed. ¡°As expected, this is a complete race. A slow start results in a slow journey.¡± Bai Qi understood seeing this. From the current trend, those who could compete with the Caterpillar Fungus for the final Blessing were only the three transcendent creatures. ¡°Caterpillar Fungus, speed up and clear the field.¡± ¡°I¡¯m all set.¡± Caterpillar Fungus nodded. Seeing its opponent, already somewhat agitated due to the rapid burning of the dual color candle atop its head, it simply slept on the spot. Dragon Sleep. The overwhelming spirit power radiated from the Caterpillar Fungus effortlessly entered the enemy¡¯s soul and easily pulled it into the Dreamland. But it didn¡¯t stop there, after successfully hypnotizing one enemy, Caterpillar Fungus¡¯ spirit power began to erode other extraordinary creatures in the Red Lotus World by using the power of the dual-colored candle. Some creatures, those whose energy, vitality, or spirit power were severely exhausted due to intense fighting were immediately shattered under Caterpillar Fungus¡¯ spirit power, which carried a hint of dragon might and the aura of a Mythical Species. They were forcibly dragged into the Dreamland woven by the Caterpillar Fungus. Soon after, the bewildered transcendent creatures began to fight each other in the Dreamland, and the dual-colored candles above their heads melted at a speed visible to the naked eye. As for Caterpillar Fungus, the manipulator behind the Dreamland scene, it felt even more spirited. As a Dream Weaver, Caterpillar Fungus naturally didn¡¯t create Dreamlands for nothing. Due to the interference of Caterpillar Fungus, the pace of the Trial of Fire changed again and in an instant, only the four pets remained. ¡°Can this guy really train every pet to be this powerful!¡± Lilith, who had finally calmed down, could see that all this was the result of Bai Qi¡¯s strange worm, but it was still shocking to think that Caterpillar Fungus was able to affect so many King Creatures at the same time, even in a weakened state. ¡°Perhaps, this is Bai Qi¡¯s talent.¡± Dean seemed to be in deep thought as he looked at Ye Ge who was already facing Caterpillar Fungus in the Red Lotus World. ¡°Let Team Zero help us figure out where Bai Qi¡¯s limits are,¡± he said. ¡°Didn¡¯t expect to encounter Team Zero so soon.¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue. Even though competing for blessings was inevitable, he would have rather faced the Judgment Angel first. Compared to the unknown effect of the blessings, Bai Qi was more willing to believe in the effect of the Angel¡¯s Wing. Even though it was only a single wing, it was better than not having any. ¡°I hope Ellis is as ruthless and terse as described in the novel, and doesn¡¯t get eliminated early.¡± Bai Qi prayed silently, while Ye Ge seemed to have no inclination to waste words with Bai Qi, instead ordering the Frostfire Mirror to launch an attack immediately. The Frostfire Mirror suspended in the air shook slightly and a chilling blue light swept abruptly towards the Caterpillar Fungus. Crack. In an instant, Caterpillar Fungus was covered in a layer of thick frost. Before it could break free, a heat wave swept towards it. ¡°Using mirror light to execute skills? That¡¯s going a bit too far.¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but curse inwardly. While the skill was ostensibly ice fire, using light to execute it made evading it rather difficult. However, having just nourished extensively in the Dreamland, Caterpillar Fungus¡¯ spirit power was unprecedentedly full. The moment it was frozen, it immediately burned the Power of the Sun to melt the surface frost. Then, it flapped its wings and in an instant was in front of Frostfire Mirror. But Frostfire Mirror seemed to have already prepared, retreating without hesitation, and leaving behind countless Ice Mirrors in Caterpillar Fungus¡¯ path. It goes without saying that if Caterpillar Fungus touched any of these Ice Mirrors, it would surely sustain ice fire damage. Not only that, but once the Frostfire Mirror distanced itself from the Worm Grass, it once again projected beams of light, but instead of attacking the Worm Grass, they were aimed at the Ice Mirrors in front of it. The beam of light refracted back and forth between countless Ice Mirrors, making it impossible to guess where the attack might come from, and this trajectory became even more elusive as the Frostfire Mirror continually produced new Ice Mirrors. Seeing this, the Worm Grass simply stopped, hovering silently in the air, as if it had given up struggling. However, Ye Ge became more cautious once he saw this, and he increased the attack frequency of the Frostfire Mirror again. Humming sound of vibrating insect wings gradually emanated, fluctuating between high and low. The higher pitch even made some King Creatures feel uncomfortable, while the lower sounded like the buzz of a mosquito passing by, barely audible. ¡°This guy, could it be planning to¡­¡± Having an idea of what was about to happen, Ye Ge was about to warn the Frostfire Mirror to be on guard, when the Ice Mirrors surrounding the Worm Grass began to shatter one by one, and the shattering speed was accelerating to a point where it even surpassed the speed at which the Frostfire Mirror was creating them. ¡°As the saying goes, master the science and the whole world¡¯s at your feet. Seems like the Worm Grass had not wasted its time in the Dreamland, learning to use resonance.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction seeing this. If brute force wasn¡¯t an option, then outsmarting was naturally the best method. As a mature pet-beast, it should know how to strategize, without the commands of the Beast Master. The Worm Grass began its action. After the Ice Mirror environment shattered, the Worm Grass also launched its own attack. Before the Frostfire Mirror could react, it pierced straight through to its front, and its colorful tendrils even managed to slap the mirror surface first. Crack¡­ The mirror shattered, but the Frostfire Mirror seemed to have no intention of backing down, instead it pivoted on the force of the colorful tendrils¡¯ strike, exposing its back to the Worm Grass. In an instant, fire flickered and the Frostfire Mirror that was initially filled with frost atmosphere, dramatically changed, its body erupted in a roaring golden flame. At first glance, it even seemed somewhat similar to the power of the sun within the Worm Grass. ¡°Thanks for your help. This is the first time Frostfire Mirror has received such powerful flames.¡± Ye Ge rarely took the initiative to thank Bai Qi, but his demeanor didn¡¯t show any gratitude. ¡°It can actually replicate the opponent¡¯s flame attribute? Are all Equipment System pet-beasts this overly powered?¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips. On one side was the Frostfire Mirror with the dual abilities to freeze and burn, on the other was the Flame Mirror capable of replicating the opponent¡¯s flame attribute. Compared to Wang Chuan, Ye Ge¡¯s combat power revealed so far was much superior. However, replicating the power of the Sun¡­ not as easy as it seems¡­ Seeing that the Frostfire Mirror had replicated its own power of the Sun, the Worm Grass was somewhat surprised. Just as it was planning to continue its attack, the Frostfire Mirror acted first, shooting a golden beam directly at it. The power of the Sun + mirror light; the gold beam that fused the two attributes possessed tremendous penetrative power. It grazed the shell of the Worm Grass and fell onto the Red Lotus World around it, melting a hole in it. Upon seeing this, the Worm Grass couldn¡¯t help but shudder. It wanted to distance itself, but suddenly remembered the scenes of it creating dream battles for Bai Qi¡¯s pet-beasts in the past. ¡°Against a ranged attacking opponent, should I close the distance?¡± The Worm Grass seemed slightly dazed, instinctively shortened the distance with the Frostfire Mirror again, narrowly avoiding the second beam shot by the Frostfire Mirror. Because of this, the moves of the Frostfire Mirror were fully exposed to the Worm Grass. ¡°The boss¡¯s combat skills really work!¡± The Worm Grass nimbly dodged the rampantly shooting golden beams, its golden power of the Sun attached itself to the colorful vine, firmly wrapped around the Frostfire Mirror, forcing it to deviate from its own position. Then, the power of the Sun on its body fully erupted, clearly planning to take out the Frostfire Mirror with one hit. ¡°Useless. This will only make the Frostfire Mirror stronger.¡± Ye Ge shook his head when he saw this. It seemed like he intended to stop Bai Qi¡¯s move, but soon received information about intense pain from the Frostfire Mirror. Hot! So hot! This was the first time Ye Ge had heard the Frostfire Mirror protesting against the flame it had copied, and the resistance was almost too much for him to suppress. ¡°Replicating the Sun, you really thought that through.¡± Bai Qi smirked, snapped his fingers, and the power of the Sun accumulated by the Worm Grass was suddenly sprayed out of its mouth, transforming into a golden line that directly penetrated the mirror surface of the Frostfire Mirror. This time, the Frostfire Mirror could not flip the mirror surface as before, the bicolored candle above its head was instantly burnt out, and it was forcefully transported away. Putting knowledge into practice, the compressed power of the Sun was indeed much better than the violent method used before. Indeed, knowledge is the greatest productivity. Looking at the Worm Grass getting closer and closer to the lotus pod, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, then looked forward to seeing the fight between the Judgement Angel and the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus. The Judgement Angel was a Mythical Species, and Ellis had clearly held back in the last fight, so it was time for it to exert its full power now. However, the reason why unexpected is called unexpected is because it¡¯s unpredictable. The Judgement Angel, lost. Chapter 400 - Chapter 400: Chapter 396: Sword of Retributive Karma Chapter 400: Chapter 396: Sword of Retributive Karma Bai Qi looked on in surprise, while Lilith¡¯s face was filled with disbelief. ¡°Did Ellis actually lose?¡± Although they had always been spoken about in the same breath, Lilith knew well that Ellis¡¯s strength far surpassed hers. And now, Ellis had been defeated by a transcendent creature that hadn¡¯t even been contracted by anyone; this was completely beyond her comprehension. ¡°That Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus must have inherited the bloodline of the Red Lotus Enchantress,¡± Dean looked at the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus deeply, it was now leisurely absorbing the Fire of Judgement from the Judgment Angel. Instead of being harmed, it seemed to have consumed a tonic and its momentum was booming. [Name]: Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus [Nature]: Fire [Bloodline Level]: High-grade King [Introduction]: A fire-based king with the heart of an emperor. Although it is a plant, it feeds on fire, and the more fire it consumes, the stronger it becomes. ¡­ ¡°A plant that feeds on fire, is this the strength of a Guardian¡¯s offspring?¡± Bai Qi murmured to himself, not expecting the Judgment Angel to really lose. For some reason, he suddenly found the Angel¡¯s Wing somewhat irritating. ¡°Tsk tsk, Red Lotus, your offspring even won against those birdmen. Truly enviable.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor looked on enviously, wishing that he could immediately snatch the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus and claim it as his own. ¡°It¡¯s just a matter of attribute restraint.¡± The Red Lotus Enchantress smiled lightly, ¡°However, consuming the Angel¡¯s Fire of Judgement is indeed a substantial enhancement for the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus.¡± ¡°Tsk, Red Lotus, in human terms, your actions are pretty mundane.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor pouted, then began to pay attention to his own descendants in Eden, wondering if there were any who had the potential to grow as strong as the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus. Uh, it seemed not, those with that talent seemed to have wandered away. ¡°However, I still believe that the bug will win.¡± The Guardian of Light spoke again, his words full of affection for the weed. Being an Aurora Giant, Fenrir showed a natural fondness for the weed. Power of the Sun, no matter how you look at it, it shouldn¡¯t lose. ¡°That¡¯s hard to say, if the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus consumes its Power of The Sun, I¡¯m afraid the bug won¡¯t stand a chance at all.¡± The Guardian of War shook his head. While the weed demonstrated strong abilities, as long as it used fire attribute skills, it would inevitably be consumed by the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus. When this happens, the outcome would be clear. ¡°Maybe so, let¡¯s see the result of the match.¡± The Red Lotus Enchantress laughed, seemingly unconcerned about the result of the battle. At that moment, the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus and the weed finally faced off. After consuming the Fire of Judgement, the flame of the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus had gained some attack power directed at the soul, and the weed, which had been stealthily releasing the Dragon Sleep, directly gave up the method of attacking with dreamland. It could only rely on head-on attacks now. The weed felt somewhat troubled. Looking at the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus in front of it, whose aura was still escalating, it decisively attacked first. ¡°Tsk, it¡¯s too impatient.¡± Bai Qi observed and slightly furrowed his brow. Taking initiative was correct, but the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus wasn¡¯t an opponent that could be defeated through ambush. As expected, when the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus saw the weed rushing over quickly, it sprayed burning magma from its petal, blocking the weed¡¯s path like a waterfall. Seeing this, the weed didn¡¯t dodge, but broke through the magma¡¯s blockade under the protection of the Power of The Sun. But because of this delay, the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus managed to put some distance between itself and the weed, and kept throwing various flames at the weed. The strongest aspect of the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus was that it could improve itself not only by consuming different fires but also reproduce the flames it had consumed before. It could be said that if a Beast Master could contract an Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus, it would be equivalent to contracting a beast capable of using all types of flame skills. By now, quite a few Beast Masters in the arena had taken notice of the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus. Watching the endless flames from the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus, the weed got even more irritable, and thus redoubled its previous skill: the Sunray. The concentrated Sunray cut through several petals of the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus. Although it didn¡¯t deal any fatal damage, it left some golden flames on the wound. Then, these flames were directly absorbed by the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus. ¡°Having absorbed the Power of The Sun, Bai Qi is doomed this round.¡± Dean shook his head upon seeing this. The Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus¡¯s restraint on fire-based creatures was too strong. Moreover, having just attained the spiritual attribute from the Judgment Angel, it virtually restrained the weed to death. Victory was now an impossibility. True enough, after consuming the Sun¡¯s Fire, the Assault of the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus suddenly became explosive. The golden Sun Fire, under the control of the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus, turned into countless golden lotuses falling slowly. Seemingly calm, the lotuses emitted an intense heat that even made the weed, their original master, a little wary. ¡°Damn it, I don¡¯t want to be caught and boiled in the soup!¡± The weed gritted its teeth in the dark upon seeing this. Looking at the increasing number of golden lotuses in the sky, it suddenly rushed forward as if out of control, pushing through the golden lotuses to reach the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus. ¡°Too impulsive..¡± Tan Lang shook his head too, having made his judgment. This obvious trap, yet he walked right into it, this round he¡¯s surely defeated. As expected, just as the Venus flytrap were about to touch the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus, a red lotus suddenly rose from the ground, swallowing the Venus flytrap in one gulp, then floated back to the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus, slowly draining the energy from the Venus flytrap. ¡°Red Lotus, could it be that you and the Venus flytrap are the parents of this Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus?¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor looked at Bai Qi with some sympathy, but found that not only did Bai Qi not seem disappointed, but he was wearing a grin of triumph. ¡°Fell for it as expected. Allowing an insect to get so close to you, roles of hunter and prey might have just swapped.¡± Bai Qi grinned, then the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus, which had been frantically draining the sun¡¯s energy from the Venus flytrap, suddenly went rigid and started to struggle with what looked like pain. The ability of the Venus flytrap, wasn¡¯t limited to the Great Sun and Dreamland after all. ¡°This guy, he¡¯s really cunning.¡± Aleta laughed heartily, looking at the small insects swirling around the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus. The Red Lotus Enchantress spotted something wrong and stood up immediately. ¡°The Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus admits defeat, the match can end now.¡± The Red Lotus Enchantress waved her hand, and the Venus flytrap appeared directly in the center of the lotus, still holding a core it hadn¡¯t had time to eat. ¡°Boss, is it over already?¡± The Venus flytrap looked regretful. It hadn¡¯t gotten to the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus¡¯s core yet, why did it end suddenly? ¡°What else? You want to eat him right here and now?¡± Bai Qi rolled his eyes. Although the Venus flytrap¡¯s acting skills were lacking, the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus, a transcendent creature that had lived in Eden for years, had not seen through it. It¡¯s a pity, if this were the wild, the Venus flytrap would be able to have a big feast. ¡°Trial of Fire, you¡¯ve won. Prepare to receive my blessing.¡± The Red Lotus Enchantress quickly evaluated the condition of the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus, then approached the Venus flytrap intending to bless it, but the well-prepared Venus flytrap dodged immediately. ¡°Apologies. I¡¯m not the one to receive the blessing.¡± The Venus flytrap returned to Bai Qi¡¯s side by fluttering its wings, then a reluctant Alpha was pushed forward by Bai Qi. Clack, clack. (¡°Boss, this should be Epsilon¡¯s victory, why not give it to him instead?¡±) ¡°No need to be so polite. You guys are all too lazy to fight in resource battles anyway, then you should just listen to the way I distribute.¡± Bai Qi waved at the Red Lotus Enchantress, ¡°Guardian of Fire, could you please pass the blessing to him?¡± The Red Lotus Enchantress frowned slightly at this, but said nothing. She waved her hand, and the flames on the battlefield were immediately absorbed into Alpha¡¯s body. In an instant, a dark red flame erupted, covering Alpha¡¯s body. His crystal bones even started to show signs of melting. You sure this is a blessing, not revenge? Bai Qi was startled and was about to retrieve Alpha in a Beast Control Space to help with the Evolution Egg, but he saw Alpha suddenly draw the Undying Flame Sword, deliberately guiding the Red Lotus Fire towards the Undying Flame Sword. Gradually, the flames on Alpha¡¯s body all gathered on the Undying Flame Sword. The enchanting red and the dark red flames intertwined, each trying to consume the other, but neither could overcome the other. Seeing this, a black aura suddenly exploded from Alpha, and the Power of Death under Alpha¡¯s control wrapped the two types of flames on the Undying Flame Sword, pressing them bit by bit into the sword. Finally, the flames on the Undying Flame Sword completely disappeared, and the sword in Alpha¡¯s hand was replaced by a dark red longsword wrapped in a glow. The absorption was successful? Looking at Alpha¡¯s new sword, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, then he felt a flood of new information in his mind. [Skill Name]: Sword of Retributive Karma [Level]: Transcendent [Skill Description]: Evil deeds harm the body like fire, the fire of karma is indestructible in red lotus. ¡­ Another transcendent sword skill! Bai Qi smirked. Although he had not yet tested the power of Sword of Retributive Karma, considering the power of Sword of the Wind Chaser, it wouldn¡¯t be weak at all. Three transcendent skills, it seems that Alpha really can¡¯t lose at the same level. ¡°This guy, he actually used such a brutal way to digest my blessing?¡± Seeing Alpha¡¯s way of operation, the Red Lotus Enchantress, who was initially displeased with the Venus flytrap¡¯s harm to the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus, couldn¡¯t help but laugh, and even started to admire him a bit. ¡°This kid, could he be planning to build up all four of his beasts¡¯ swords? That wouldn¡¯t be great for refining his realm in the future.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor frowned a little. He could see that the Sword of Death was Alpha¡¯s main focus, but the other swords were not weak either. Greed often leads to indigestion, a principle that applies everywhere. ¡°Eternal Night, you worry too much. If there was a problem, do you think that guy would just sit back and watch?¡± Aleta smiled, looking at Alpha, who was getting used to his new power, and Bai Qi, who had a triumphant look, ¡°Who¡¯s next? If this kid takes the blessing again, Eden¡¯s face will be lost.¡± Chapter 401 - Chapter 401: Chapter 397: Ending War with War Chapter 401: Chapter 397: Ending War with War ¡°I¡¯ll take this one.¡± Demon-subduing Venerable God stood up, took off the Golden Greatsword from his back, and casually tossed it into the arena. Boom! As the greatsword hit the ground, it made a massive rumble. Cracks spread out like spider webs from the spot where it landed, even causing Eden to shake violently. ¡°How heavy exactly is this sword?¡± Looking at the large-scale destruction caused by the Demon-subduing Venerable God¡¯s casual swing, transcendent creatures and Beast Masters within Eden were left speechless. They could clearly see that the Demon-subduing Venerable God hadn¡¯t used any force; in other words, the damage was completely due to the weight of the greatsword itself. Could any creature withstand the Demon-subduing Venerable God swinging such a massive sword in battle? The venerable god made a palm strike, leaving a golden palm print on thesword, which immediately began to radiate a bright light. Soon, a large golden gate coalesced in the air. ¡°My test is quite simple, you just need to come out of it alive.¡± When the Demon-subduing Venerable God made this statement, the once ripe transcendent beings, ready to venture and test their skills, were now filled with hesitation. Demon-subduing¡¯s title as the ¡®Guardian of War¡¯ wasn¡¯t given by others, but earned in combat on the battlefield. As the Demon-subduing Venerable God said this, they knew the test would threaten their lives. However, the hesitation lasted only a moment. The transcendent creatures within the hall then started moving one after another, rushing into the golden gate without looking back. Compared to the previous two trials, although there was a threat to life or death, the number of transcendent creatures who chose the trial of war increased exponentially. The legacy of war did not have too many attribute restrictions. ¡°Trial of War, huh?¡± Slightly pondering, Bai Qi patted Beta and said, ¡°Beta, this one is on you.¡± Woof, woof? (You¡¯re giving it to me? But I haven¡¯t digested my food yet.) Beta was lazily lying on the ground, caringly rubbing his round belly, displaying a thoroughly carefree attitude. ¡°Are you sure?¡± A bright smile appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face, and his squinted eyes continuously swept over Beta. Woof! (I suddenly feel like doing it now!) A strong intuition made Beta immediately realize something wasn¡¯t quite right. He quickly got up from the ground and dashed into the golden gate without hesitation. ¡°That kid, he¡¯s getting lazier and lazier.¡± Bai Qi laughed and cursed, easily connecting to Beta¡¯s viewpoint through Spirit Power. As soon as he passed through the golden gate, Beta appeared on a broken city wall. Soldiers clad in iron armor, along with guard beasts, stood ready around him. Following Beta¡¯s line of sight, Bai Qi curiously peered around. He realized that these soldiers¡¯ faces were quite blurred, and even their body shapes were difficult to discern. ¡°Did they recreate a scene from the past?¡± Bai Qi quickly understood the situation. But he hadn¡¯t had a chance to gather more critical information when beast-like roars echoed from outside the city wall. Looking towards the source of the sound, Bai Qi saw a black line appear on the distant horizon, gradually spreading towards them. Was it a beast tide? Looking at the seemingly endless horde of beasts from afar, Bai Qi felt an overwhelming sense of dread, as if he were actually on the battlefield. At least, it seemed like a super-large beast tide! Watching the endless stream of ferocious beasts converging towards the city where he was, Bai Qi began recalling the historical battles in human history. Dealing with a super-large beast tide was a challenge even in Federation¡¯s history, let alone in the past, when there would have been detailed records. ¡°From the looks of it, it should be the Battle of Sky City during the Warring States period.¡± Schuck quickly searched the database for the most probable battle scenario. However, upon hearing Schuck¡¯s analysis, Bai Qi¡¯s expression darkened. The Battle of Sky City was the turning point for mankind, transitioning from the chaos of the Warring States period to reuniting as one. The reason for this was that during this battle, Sky City, the largest city of mankind, was entirely leveled by this super-large beast tide. Millions of humans died in this battle. ¡°No wonder he said surviving would pass the test, this is like hellish conditions.¡± Seeing soldiers around him commanding their guard beasts to begin launching long-ranged attacks, Bai Qi felt a weight on his heart. Even though this was already an established fact of history, knowing these people were about to die under the beast tide left Bai Qi feeling disgruntled. ¡°Looks like the Demon-subduing Venerable God also existed during that era.¡± As Bai Qi watched the beast tide drawing closer, he said, ¡°Schuck, the rest is up to you.¡± ¡°As it should be.¡± Schuck nodded, and, summoning the Mechanical Lords, rows upon rows of cold metallic giant cannons appeared, covering the entirety of the broken city walls in seconds. Was there anything better than the Mechanical Engineering Department when dealing with a beast tide? Boom! Boom! Boom! Gunfire echoed as shells filled with the power of Thunder Flame rained down like a storm onto the beast wave, and red-blue mushroom clouds rose one after the other. Flesh and blood were scattered, cries of pain filled the field. The once-mighty beast wave was disrupted by Schuck¡¯s artillery fire, some of the ferocious beasts that had survived the initial bombardment didn¡¯t even have time to retreat before they were trampled into a bloody mess by their confused companions behind them. Awoo¡­ Seeing this, Schuck¡¯s offensive didn¡¯t stop, Beta let out a long wolf howl, and the Demon Subduing Mantra echoed in the depths of all the soldiers¡¯ and pet beasts¡¯ souls. The heavy mood created by the large-scale beast wave had been swept away. In an instant, both Schuck and the other defenders increased their attack rate and strength significantly, completely halting the beast wave that had not yet regained its formation from the artillery attack. The first wave of the beast wave¡¯s attack was thus fended off. ¡°Well done.¡± Slightly nodding upon seeing this, Bai Qi still didn¡¯t show any intention of stopping. The Mechanical Heart started operating, and a new row of turrets appeared on the city wall, but they weren¡¯t aimed at the creatures below, but rather at the sky. Under the heavy clouds, some black figures could faintly be seen sweeping past, but due to the massive scale and terrifying sight of the beast wave, few people paid attention to the sky above. ¡°Although there is no confirmation, the fall of Sky City supposedly occurred so suddenly because of air raids from these creatures. ¡± A flash of wisdom glinted in Schuck¡¯s eyes as he ramped up the output of the anti-aircraft guns, unexpectedly tackling the beast wave¡¯s surprise aerial assault head-on. Roar! Roar! Roar! The bodies of giant birds fell from the sky, the heavy smell of blood stimulating the beasts to become even more agitated. Instead of worrying about keeping formation, they charged directly. The second wave of the attack had officially begun. Without the restriction of formation, countless ferocious beasts were consequently trampled to death due to their insufficient speed, but their wildness was increasingly stimulated, and they surged towards the city wall at an ever faster pace. Seeing this, the soldiers on the city wall immediately quickened their attack rhythm, doing everything they could to stop the progress of the beast wave. However, Schuck showed no intention of adjusting his attack angle; he just quietly continued mopping up the beasts in the rear. Boom-boom-boom¡­ Suddenly, there was a loud explosion. Landmines detonated one after another, with mighty shockwaves that directly ripped the earth apart and formed a long trench, blocking the path of the beast wave. This trench was extremely wide and seemingly bottomless, but it still couldn¡¯t stop these cruel beasts who simply leaped over the trench with a light jump. To have any effect on the beasts with such a tactical trench, it had to be at least a hundred meters wide. Awooahwoo~ Just as these beasts were about to cross the trench, a strong wave of spirit power swept over their souls. Suddenly, their eyes rolled back, and they fell directly into the trench. Sharp spikes and numerous sharp blades filled the trench. The moment the beasts fell in, they were dismembered on the spot. Occasionally, those with tough bodies quickly sunk to the bottom of the trench due to the falling beasts behind them, pierced by countless spikes. Beta, having ascended to King-level, coupled with the Mind Helmet, considerably amplified the power of the Spirit Storm. The second wave of attack was once again blocked by Schuck. ¡°This boy Bai Qi is a bit too much, how can each of his pet beasts be so powerful?¡± Inside Eden, the Eternal Night Blood Emperor was watching the scene that the Demon-subduing Venerable God had presented before him. He was increasingly unable to see through Bai Qi. Although the Mechanical Engineering Department played a big role, it was still quite an exaggeration that Husky alone successfully stopped two waves of large-scale beast waves with his own strength. ¡°Indeed, it is very powerful, but if this is all he has, at best, he can only stop the cannon fodder of the beast wave, the main force is just beginning to arrive.¡± The Demon-subduing Venerable God watched the beasts in the image begin to split into two routes to bypass the trench and shook his head. In history, humans also tried this tactic, but the outcome was predictable. Without top-level combat power present, it was impossible to stop the absolutely superior numbers of the vast beast wave with this method. Boom! Boom! Boom!¡­ Just then, a series of explosions resounded in Husky¡¯s vision. One trench after another appeared in front of the city wall, even gradually extending far and wide with an obvious tendency to spread into the beast wave. ¡°Wu, it appears that your judgment was incorrect.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor, seeing the beasts had no choice but to detour due to the trenches, couldn¡¯t help but smile. Clearly, Beta¡¯s Spirit Storm wasn¡¯t able to last indefinitely, but it was always a threat. Most of these low-intelligence beasts would instinctively avoid these dangerous trenches. As a result, before the corpses of the beasts filled these trenches, it was difficult to organize a decent counterattack. ¡°The best way to stop a cavalry charge is, of course, a trench. If one is not enough, then dig another one!¡± Seeing the beasts moving according to their plan, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Although Beta was somewhat fatigued from using the Spirit Storm repeatedly, he couldn¡¯t help but become a bit intoxicated at the sight of the battlefield strewn with explosive debris. Awooahwoo! (Indeed, explosions are the greatest art form in the world!) ¡°If we¡¯re talking about a battlefield, then yes!¡± This time Bai Qi didn¡¯t refute Beta¡¯s opinion. The most efficient way to stop a war is to fight. Chapter 402 - Chapter 402: Chapter 398: The Blessing of Battle Chapter 402: Chapter 398: The Blessing of Battle As the swarm¡¯s formation was utterly disrupted by Schuck, the defense pressure on the other soldiers on the city wall was significantly reduced, as were various ancient city defense weapons that began to exert their effects, in combination with the pets¡¯ precise sniping at the ferocious beasts trying to cross the trenches. However, this situation only lasted for a moment. A super-large beast swarm could not be stopped by a single king-level creature. Continuous frenzied output, although it had killed a large number of ferocious beasts, Schuck¡¯s energy had also been consumed by seven or eight. ¡°In war, the reasonable distribution of energy is also very important, too bad¡­¡± Watching Schuck, who started to weaken its attack due to lack of energy, the Demon-subduing Venerable God couldn¡¯t help shaking his head, then looked at the rest of the scene. To ensure fairness, almost every transcendent creature was thrown into a separate illusion, and the scene was also the Sky City Battle. But the gap was clearly quite large. Facing the intimidating super-large beast swarm, some transcendent creatures were fearless and brave, plunged into the beast swarm for a slaughter, while some strategized, directing the city guard soldiers to reasonable defense with the help of the beast masters. But no matter what method was used, the effect was minimal, and the city was soon breached by the beast swarm, trampled to death by countless ferocious beasts. However, there were also a few transcendent creatures, like Husky, who fully demonstrated their advantages and successfully fended off several waves of beast attacks. Looking at the ease with which they fought, unless there were legendary creatures in the beast swarm, they would probably be able to hold out for a while longer. Unless something unexpected happened, the victor of the War Trial would be born from these few transcendent creatures. ¡°Tsk tsk, why do I see Bai Qi¡¯s pet causing trouble again?¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor patted the Demon-subduing Venerable God, who turned his head and was stunned. ¡­ ¡°Thunder Roar Cannon version 4.1 is ready to launch, release the energy interface.¡± Watching the increasing number of ferocious beast corpses under the city wall, a flash of lightning appeared in Schuck¡¯s eyes, the form of the Mechanical Lord changed again, all going to the middle to gather together, gradually condensing into a huge cannon engraved with mysterious runes. Not only that, several special interfaces extended from the tail end of the cannon, connecting one by one with the pets on the city wall. Next, a variety of colored energies were transmitted continuously to the Thunder Roar Cannon through the interfaces, the dominant explosive Thunder Flame Power gradually illuminated the runes on the cannon body, eventually gathering at the muzzle. Boom¡­ Thunder exploded, and a Thunder Flame giant dragon suddenly appeared, rushing into the beast swarm; everywhere it passed, whether it was a ferocious beast or the land, they were directly evaporated by the Thunder Flame giant dragon. In an instant, a long vacuum zone appeared in the dark beast swarm, extending all the way to the horizon. ¡°Absorbing the energy of teammates for the final blow, this guy is really daring.¡± The Red Lotus Enchantress laughed when she saw this, saying: ¡°I¡¯d like to know, how will he lead these soldiers with no combat power through this beast swarm next?¡± ¡°Survive? Do you think Wu intends to let these people pass? If I¡¯m not mistaken, aren¡¯t they just assessing the duration of the defense?¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor shook his head, saying: ¡°Super-large beast swarm, if it could be passed so easily, humans wouldn¡¯t have had such a difficult time these years.¡± ¡°Hmm, indeed.¡± The Demon-subduing Venerable God nods his head. But when he saw the beast swarm torn apart by the Thunder Flame giant dragon, a different kind of light flickered in his eyes. Actually, there was hope to make it through this battle. ¡­ ¡°I¡¯ve completed my task, I¡¯m going to rest now.¡± Schuck, clearly weakened after the overspent attack, went directly into sleep after retracting the Thunder Roar Cannon, and Beta, who had helped Schuck guide the energy, was visibly tired. Awuuu awuuu¡­ (I feel like my meal has been wasted¡­) Beta was resentful, although he had the habit of storing spirit power in his mind helmet, using the Spirit Storm with such intensity and frequency today obviously overconsumed, even the food just eaten was entirely consumed. ¡°Leave the rest to me.¡± Jerry, who had remained silent the entire time, finally opened his eyes and directly entered the Guardian of the Underworld form. Dark gold pupils swept the battlefield in front, an ordinary human invisible cloud of darkness was floating above the battlefield. Those were the fragments of the souls of the ferocious beasts that had died in the war just now, they would hover above the battlefield like this until the end of this war. But this was exactly what Jerry wanted. Awoo¡­ Another melodious howl echoed throughout the battlefield, as if attracted by something, the dark cloud above his head gathered towards Jerry, transforming into a set of armor filled with dark gold patterns, which affixed itself to Jerry. Soul blessing doesn¡¯t just bless the body with its energy, these unclaimed soul energies can also be drawn to. With the huge power of soul blessing, Jerry¡¯s aura suddenly skyrocketed and quickly passed his original limit, advancing toward a higher dimension. Roar! As Jerry absorbed the power of souls to strengthen himself, a furious roar echoed from the beast swarm. A giant dragon with wings on its back flew out from the beast swarm and flew toward the city wall. Legendary ferocious beasts. Upon seeing the dragon beast appear, Jerry, who had been waiting for a while, suddenly sprang up and similarly rushed towards the dragon beast. Although it was somewhat overwhelming, with the many powers of the Soul enhancing him, Jerry had developed the ability to battle with the legendary ferocious beasts. At least, he could hold them off for a moment. The legendary ferocious beast, clearly confident in its strength, saw Jerry¡¯s overconfident behavior, flapped its wings and sped to face Jerry. Boom! The dragon claw collided head-on with the staff, the black soul power and the dominating power of the dragon were recklessly released, and directly tore apart countless ferocious beasts below. However, the power of the dragon beast was beyond Jerry¡¯s estimation, and after several head-on confrontations, Jerry was unceremoniously flung away by the tail of the dragon beast. ¡°I need, more power.¡± Jerry stood up with the help of his staff, a dark gold balance slowly emerged behind him, a huge field of judgment covered some of the ferocious beasts that wanted to take advantage of Jerry and continuously drew power from the souls of these ferocious beasts. In an instant, Jerry¡¯s aura surged again, and an ancient aura slowly emanated from Jerry. Under the rush of such powerful soul power, the power of the Guardian of the Underworld in Jerry¡¯s soul was also activated little by little. Noticing the change in Jerry¡¯s aura, the dragon beast didn¡¯t let Jerry continue to grow. It rushed straight into the judgment field, spouting a dragon breath. Seeing this, Jerry swiftly sidestepped the dragon¡¯s breath and struck the dragon beast on the side with his staff. The dragon beast suddenly felt a sharp pain in its soul, disrupting the dragon breath. This ability to directly attack the soul, the dragon beast¡¯s strong physical body of the legendary ferocious beast couldn¡¯t leverage any advantage at all. However, the dragon beast also spotted Jerry¡¯s weakness. It simply gave up the frills of skills and approached directly, gritted his teeth against the soul¡¯s severe pain, and launched a storm hit with the dragon claws on Jerry. Observing this, Jerry also got into a fighting stance and brandished his staff to block it. But the physical body of a legendary ferocious beast, let alone a dragon beast, indeed wasn¡¯t something that his temporary enhancement could match, and his unorganized attacks made it hard for him to perform his skills. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that the field of judgment was still continuously drawing power from around to supplement, Jerry might have been defeated already. ¡°I can¡¯t hold it any longer.¡± Watching the increasingly fierce dragon¡¯s head, Jerry made a prompt decision, took the initiative to pull away from the dragon beast, and the staff in his hand suddenly changed into the form of an electromagnetic sniper rifle. Then, all of Jerry¡¯s soul power and the remaining power of Schuck and Beta was also infused into it, an energy bullet gathering all their powers gradually formed. Bang! A shot was fired, the bullet was released from the chamber. Watching the bullet that drew a black line in the air, Jerry no longer had the power to maintain the form of the guardian, and reverted back to the form of a three-headed dog, the soul cranium was very dim, as if it would disappear at any time. Whether or not I can win depends on this shot. Pity, just as the bullet was about to hit the dragon beast, a special space suddenly appeared around the dragon beast, and that bullet, which gathered all the power of the Husky, just disintegrated. The Legendary territories could only be destroyed by legendary creatures. Seeing this, Jerry didn¡¯t show any disappointment, but instead revealed a satisfied smile. On the other side of Sky City, a few huge creatures were rushing over at high speed. Even though they were far apart, they could still feel the strong aura emitting from them. Among them, Jerry faintly detected a familiar aura. Legendary Guardian. ¡°Wu, is that you?¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor pointed at a golden giant in the picture who was running wildly with a golden giant sword and couldn¡¯t help but ask curiously. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s me. However, Sky City didn¡¯t manage to hold on until we could support it.¡± The Demon-subduing Venerable God nodded slightly, beckoned with one hand, and the golden greatsword returned to his hand, while those transcendental creatures that were either ¡°killed¡± by the ferocious beasts early or still fighting, all appeared on the arena. Owoowo? (It seems like I can smell the scent of food?) Feeling the familiar food scent in Eden, Beta¡¯s stomach couldn¡¯t help but release a series of cries. Just as he was going to make up for himself, he saw golden handprints descending from the sky towards them. ¡°You all performed very well, there were no cases of retreat in battle. Therefore, each of you will receive a blessing.¡± As soon as the Demon-subduing Venerable God said this, there was a stir among the people present, but the sharp-eyed ones still noticed the difference in these handprints. Judging by the depth of the colors, a different blessing effect must have been granted to these transcendental creatures. And the gap was quite large! Why you ask? Didn¡¯t you see that the blessing given to that weird three-headed dog had almost condensed into a solid? Chapter 403 - Chapter 403: Chapter 399: Diamond Strength Chapter 403: Chapter 399: Diamond Strength The gold seals successively sank into all the transcendent creatures participating in the Trial of Battle, not only helping them recover their strength spent in prior battles, but also strengthening them in the process. The treatment of being strengthened just for participating made those transcendent creatures who had hesitated before regretful. ¡°Did not see that coming, the Guardian of War is quite generous.¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi nodded slightly, only to hear Yi Yu¡¯s voice coming from beside him. ¡°Generosity is certain, but if any of these transcendent creatures try to flee in the middle of the battle, they would probably get to know how the Guardian of War, the Demon-subduing Venerable God, got his name.¡± Yi Yu walked over to Bai Qi, looking at the golden seal above Husky¡¯s head and said, ¡°Looks like, Bai Qi, you have won another trial.¡± ¡°That should be the case.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders. Honestly, he didn¡¯t expect the Guardian of War to play with this kind of trial, but since his dog managed to hold out until the reinforcements arrived, in a sense, they¡¯ve already won. ¡°It seems the Association¡¯s training methods are indeed better than ours, the Thirteenth Bureau hasn¡¯t even won a single round.¡± With a slight smile, Yi Yu cast a seemingly nonexistent glance at the Zero Team nearby. The members of the Zero Team froze all of a sudden, even Wang Chuan, who usually laughed and played all day, couldn¡¯t help looking scared. Could it be that Yi Yu was actually a devilish instructor? Observing the truly fearful expressions on their faces, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help clicking his tongue. Then, he was drawn to the commotion from Husky¡¯s side. After everyone had fully absorbed the Blessing of War, those with the best results began to absorb their blessings. Apart from Mu Yu of the Zero Team, naturally, the one who made the biggest stir was Husky ¨C the only one who held out until reinforcements arrived. As the golden seal entered its body, a glaring gold light emitted from Husky. Within the gold light, glimpses of red and blue energies were seen swimming around, but soon, they were completely drowned out by the gold. Finally, when there were no other colors within the golden light, Husky¡¯s changes also stopped. A fresh piece of information emerged in Bai Qi¡¯s mind. [Name]: Good and Evil Judges (Schuck, Beta, Jerry) [Nature]: Mechanical/Spirit/Soul (Spirit Power Variation) [Growth Level]: Fifth Stage, Four Level [Bloodline Level]: Low-level King [Racial skills]: Judgment Scale (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient), Heart of Death God (Super Level ¨C Proficient), Soul Blessing (Super Level ¨C Expert), Mechanical Lord (Super Level ¨C Perfect), Mechanical Heart (Super Level ¨C Perfect), Insight into Everything (Super Level ¨C Perfect), Demon Subduing Mantra (Super Level ¨C Perfect), Diamond Strength (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient) [Energy Value]: 65E4200W [Condition]: Evolvable ¡­ [Skill Name]: Diamond Strength [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Explanation]: Indestructible and Immortal, that is the Diamond. ¡­ Did it directly upgrade Thunder Flame Power to a Transcendent skill? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened. With Endless Material Science and Ultimate Engineering, Scuck¡¯s Mechanical Lord and Mechanical Heart also brought out stronger effects. However, even so, it only enhanced Schuck¡¯s lower bound of combat power. Deciding its upper limit still relied on Thunder Flame Power. Although he¡¯s not clear about the specific effects of this Diamond Strength, as it was upgraded from Thunder Flame Power, and even at Transcendent Level, its power couldn¡¯t be weak. Damn, he really wanted to give it a try now. And there¡¯s also Alpha¡¯s Sword of Retributive Karma, he didn¡¯t even know how strong it was. Howl! Howoo! (I feel a surge of power within me!) Feeling the flow of new energy coursing through his body, Beta temporarily forgot about his fatigue. He lifted his paw and looked at the golden power coiling around it. A narcissistic expression couldn¡¯t help but surface on his face. I really am, getting stronger and stronger. ¡°Tsk tsk, didn¡¯t expect Wu, you actually passed down your Diamond Strength, you¡¯ve really paid a great price.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue when he saw this. The Demon-subduing Venerable God was a melee type, and he didn¡¯t have many flashy skills, but his combat power was a steady top three among them. Apart from the Demon-subduing Venerable God¡¯s perverted power and physical condition, there was also this Diamond Strength. ¡°Even without the Diamond Strength, the dog should be able to awaken the same powers. I just helped him speed up the process.¡± The Demon-subduing Venerable God shook his head and said, ¡°Moreover, compared to me, it can probably make better use of the Diamond Strength on the battlefield.¡± ¡°Well, that¡¯s true. Tsk tsk, this mechanical branch really is overpowered.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor nodded continuously at these words. Given enough resources, mechanical could exert power beyond their level. It¡¯s just a bit expensive. Unless you are an anomaly like Schuck, who can use Etherium Liquid Gold in combination with Mechanical Lord to create weapons and ammunition, battles involving mechanical pets are a huge expenditure. Every shot of a cannon costs a fortune. Like Schuck¡¯s way of attacking just now, if it were converted into Federal Coins, it would be calculated in the tens of millions or even billions. ¡°Alright, who¡¯s next?¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor looked at Fenrir and Aleta, and said, ¡°Big sis, do you want to go first?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go first, I guess.¡± The Aurora Giant tore a dazzling crystal from his body and threw it into the arena. The crystal, like a dividing cell, rapidly expanded, filling the cracks in the arena caused by the Demon-subduing Venerable God¡¯s sword. After repairing the arena completely, the crystal showed no sign of stopping. Instead, it continued to expand and actually formed a tall palace on the arena. ¡°I¡¯ve placed my blessing inside, whether you find it or not is up to you.¡± The Aurora Giant said in his deep voice and stopped speaking. Prepared and eager, Lilith immediately summoned the Judgement Angel and rushed into the Crystal Palace first. ¡°Dean, aren¡¯t you going in?¡± Lilith glanced at Dean, who hadn¡¯t moved, and couldn¡¯t resist asking. ¡°I wield the purest Holy Light and don¡¯t need any impurity mixed in.¡± Dean shook his head, his eyes indifferent. However, Lilith could still clearly sense a strong contempt from him. This was an attitude only one looking down from above could possess. No wonder Dean could receive the inheritance from the Holy Light Angel, which hadn¡¯t awakened in centuries. His attitude really matched that of the Angels in myths. With Lilith taking the lead, the other transcendent creatures also started to move and rushed into the Crystal Palace one after another. However, compared to the previous three trials, there were significantly fewer participants in the Light Trial. Creatures of light, overall, were somewhat rare. ¡°Bai Qi, which of your beasts are you planning to send to participate this time?¡± Seeing Bai Qi in a daze, Yi Yu couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Hmm? Has it started already?¡± Bai Qi woke up from his daydreaming and immediately stopped his study of the two beasts¡¯ new skills. Looking at the Crystal Palace below, he said, ¡°Light Trial, huh? Okay, Gamma, you go.¡± ¡°Remember, don¡¯t forget what you like to eat the most!¡± Crackle Pop! Crackle Pop! (Roasted chicken wings! Gamma got it!) Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, excitement overcame Gamma, and the creature immediately jumped into the Crystal Palace. ¡°Sending a Lord Creature to participate in the Light Trial?¡± Seeing this, Wang Chuan couldn¡¯t help but feel baffled. Jiang Lele, who was also participating, knitted her brows at this sight. Is it because they continuously won those three rounds that they have become overconfident? Or did they intentionally hold back because of Minister Yi¡¯s status? But she absolutely could not lose this round! Jiang Lele sneakily glanced at Yi Yu, who kept his trademark smile. There was a glimpse of fear in her eyes, remembering Yi Yu¡¯s harsh measures towards the losers in previous trials. ¡°Bright Light Beast, search in full force. We have to be the first to find the Light Blessing!¡± ¡­ Light Trial. Crystal Palace. Gama hopped into the Crystal Palace and immediately was stunned by the sight. The palace was filled with crystal-made mirrors. The moment Gamma stepped in, countless figures were reflected, making it impossible to tell where its own body was. Through Gamma¡¯s perspective, Bai Qi checked around, unable to determine Gamma¡¯s specific location. The other beasts that entered before were nowhere to be seen. ¡°Is it like a maze? And it seems like the space inside is much bigger than outside?¡± Crackle Pop! Crackle Pop! (Master, what should Gamma do now?) Gama hopped around to examine the new environment, seemingly interested. ¡°Since we¡¯re playing a maze, let¡¯s perform a carpet search.¡± Bai Qi said. Crackle Pop! Crackle Pop! (Gamma understands.) Gama nodded, shook itself, and countless sub-units began hopping in different directions. The structure of this palace was ingenious. No matter where Gamma moved to, left, right, up or down, or just bounced around randomly, there always seemed to be a road appearing, as if there was no end. Gradually, the cloned units Gama released in different directions started to converge. However, Gama didn¡¯t lose any spirit. After sensing the surroundings for a while, it proceeded in one direction. Its contact with the clone in that direction had got cut off. ¡°Latecomers take advantage when the early birds have blazed the trails. Advantages in maze games don¡¯t necessarily belong to those who enter first.¡± Bai Qi grinned, watching Gamma, who had successfully found other transcendent creatures. ¡°Let them continue to pave the way for us.¡± Gama nodded, following the leading group at its own pace. It utilized the advantages of its clones and slowly sought the most probable path. Nonetheless, the complexity of the Light Maze apparently exceeded many people¡¯s expectations. After searching for a long time, the transcendent creatures gradually gathered in a plaza. ¡°Dammit! Is this really designed for us to find?¡± A large white-flamed cat glanced around restlessly, unable to differentiate the roads surrounding it. ¡°The Guardian threw blessings out directly, we cannot find them easily.¡± Another transcendent creature sighed, about to continue searching, but it sensed two strong Holy Light auras from a nearby location. ¡°Is this¡­ someone fighting? Did they find it already?¡± Transcendent creatures looked at each other and simultaneously rushed toward the direction of the auras. Chapter 404 - Chapter 404: Chapter 400: Trial of Light Chapter 404: Chapter 400: Trial of Light The battle next door caught the attention of all the transcendent creatures. But before they could approach, they saw the Judgement Angel and Bright Light Beast battling in their direction. Above their heads, a radiant crystal wafted in mid-air, glowing with eerie light. Light Blessing! Upon seeing this, the transcendent beings dashed towards the Light Blessing without hesitation. Crack¡­ Accompanied by a series of shattering sounds, the Light Blessing turned into fragments and completely vanished. The Judgement Angel and Bright Light Beast, in the middle of brawling over the Light Blessing, also shattered with it. Moreover, these gathered transcendent creatures were shocked to find out that their seemingly close rivals were just mere projections. ¡°An illusion? Or just simple light projection?¡± The same question arose in the minds of the transcendent beings. The twelve Guardians, who understood the principle behind it, all revealed their knowing smiles. If they considered the Aurora Giant as a mindless brute because of its appearance, they would find themselves being played until the very end. After the failure, the transcendent creatures became aware of the strangeness and began to doubt everything that was once clearly visible around them. Seeing did not necessarily mean believing at that point. Soon, a transcendent creature could no longer hold back, and erupted a white flame straight at an image in front of it. Flames, sacred and gleaming with blinding white light, reflected directly to the other side just as they were about to hit the target. Then, the flame kept refracting upon hitting the mirror, only stopping when an innocent watching creature was hit. Roar! The innocent creature who was injured instantly retaliated, but it too, couldn¡¯t hit its target and ended up hurting another beast on the side instead. Conflicts often started without signs, and the coordinated transcendent creatures who were carefully searching for the Light Blessing were dragged into the battle inexplicably. Ka pu ka pu? (What¡¯s wrong with them?) Gamma, which had been following them silently, although somewhat confused about the sudden outbreak of fights among the transcendent creatures, quietly shrunk into a corner. As a lord-level creature, despite having defeated king-level creatures, Gamma was not foolhardy enough to ask for a beating in front of all these King creatures. Luckily, those king-level creatures were too busy with retaliation and hunting for the elusive Light Blessings to care about Gamma, a lord-level creature. ¡°Ah¡­ Lele, when are you planning to stop fighting?¡± Watching the Crystal Palace below emitting dazzling light from time to time, Wang Chuan yawned and asked Jiang Lele who was next to him. ¡°The structure of this Crystal Palace is a bit complicated, and the location of the Light Blessing is quite elusive.¡± Jiang Lele looked serious, her eyes unconsciously gazing towards Lilith. She often felt she was about to seize the Light Blessing, but was always disrupted by Lilith. Right now, the only thing that could pose a threat to her was Lilith¡¯s Judgement Angel. As for Bai Qi, she had completely dismissed him. ¡°You better seize the time. If it drags on for too long and the Life Guardian doesn¡¯t want to give out the blessing anymore, we will suffer a big loss.¡± Wang Chuan languidly lay on the stand, absentmindedly turning his head towards Bai Qi, but did not see any signs of agitation on his face. Oddly enough, he even had the mood to eat something. ¡°Has he really given up?¡± Wang Chuan was confused. Meanwhile, Bai Qi, who was relishing his food, was carefully checking on Gamma¡¯s condition. ¡°Gamma, how¡¯s the energy absorption going?¡± Ka pu ka pu. (Master, all of Gamma¡¯s split bodies have absorbed energy to full capacity. If we continue absorbing, we might be discovered.) ¡°Then let¡¯s start.¡± Bai Qi put down the food in his hand and issued a new command to Gamma. Boom! Boom! Boom! A series of explosions arose from different corners of the crystal maze. The transcendent creatures who had already been fatigued from the extensive fighting were caught off guard. The explosions were not particularly powerful. If they were in their prime, it wouldn¡¯t have made any difference. But in their current battered state, they suffered some damage. Unfortunately, due to the interference from the crystal light mirrors, they couldn¡¯t determine who had launched the attacks on them. ¡°Tsk tsk¡­it is really tough.¡± Seeing that Gamma¡¯s self-explosion had failed to cause any harm to the mirror, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue. However, he wasn¡¯t surprised. If the mirrors could be destroyed so easily, the Aurora Giant wouldn¡¯t qualify to be listed among the Twelve Guardians. However, it was enough. Bai Qi closed his eyes, decomposing and reorganizing the information Gamma¡¯s split-body transmitted before the explosion, slowly constructing a diagram of the Crystal Palace in his mind. Of course, this wasn¡¯t any kind of superpower, but rather a required course for every machine warrior, model construction. Certainly, with Bai Qi¡¯s spirit power as a Fifth Stage Beastmaster and the bonus of long-term rune research, the result was bound to be much better. Finally, after all Gamma¡¯s split-bodies had exploded, Bai Qi had also constructed a simple maze model in his mind. ¡°As expected, although influenced by the mirrors, the inside of the maze is indeed larger than the outside,¡± he thought. Bai Qi carefully confirmed the accuracy of the model before he started directing Gamma. Sure enough, there were still some errors, but with Bai Qi¡¯s help, Gamma was moving smoothly upward, quickly surpassing other King Creatures to reach the top floor of the Crystal Palace. Here, Gamma also saw the Judgement Angel and Bright Light Beast entwined in battle. Perhaps it was due to their opposing natures, the fight between the two transcendent creatures was fierce. The Bright Light Beast showed no sign of losing ground against the Judgement Angel, a mythical species, but it was only barely holding out. Ka-pu, Ka-pu! (Master, Gamma has found the Light Blessing!) Gamma quietly avoided the battle area of the twin pets, and after taking a look around, finally found the crystal of light on the ceiling, sparkling brightly. ¡°It feels a bit too easy,¡± Bai Qi muttered. Upon hearing this, Bai Qi frowned slightly. When he saw Gamma spring to fetch the Light Blessing, neither the Judgement Angel nor the Bright Light Beast made any move, which made him even more suspicious. Pa! An invisible barrier blocked Gamma¡¯s way. The Light Blessing, once in close proximity, suddenly disappeared, reappearing elsewhere. ¡°Hmph! If it had been that easy, would I have waited for you to come?¡± sneered Lilith. Jiang Lele¡¯s also showed disdain. The real Light Blessing had never appeared or rather wasn¡¯t fixed in one place. The main reason for their mutual competition was to not let the other seize the opportunity when the real body appeared. It really wasn¡¯t going to be that easy to seize¡­ Bai Qi murmured quietly, and with a thought, Gamma immediately switched to the Holy Light State and once again lunged for the Light Blessing. But, it was still unsuccessful. ¡°It¡¯s the Light Blessing, yet it won¡¯t allow a creature of light to approach,¡± Bai Qi grumbled, looking at the Light Blessing dispersing into the distance under the refraction of the Holy Light. According to the current trend, one way to obtain the Light Blessing was to find a way to make it appear. The other was to directly eliminate all the opponents present. Regardless of which method, neither were easy. ¡°Since I can¡¯t find the real body of the Light Blessing for now, it seems that there¡¯s only the second way,¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly, looking at the vigorously fighting Judgement Angel and Bright Light Beast. ¡°Gamma, let¡¯s deal with these two first.¡± Ka-pu, Ka-pu. (Gamma understands.) Gamma nodded, its green body stretching rapidly. A vicious green flame burned from Gamma¡¯s body, the scorching energy slowly spreading into the Crystal Palace. This evil aura from the abyss immediately attracted the attention of all creatures. Evil Energy ¨C Scorched Earth. Following the deployment of the Scorched Earth, the Judgement Angel was reminded of some unfortunate memories and immediately attacked Gamma while leaving its enemy behind. However, Gamma had no fear at this moment and didn¡¯t summon the Holy Light Split-body, but instead single-handedly seized the Judgement Angel¡¯s spear. ¡°This is impossible!¡± Lilith exclaimed, surprised. Although the Judgement Angel¡¯s divinity was damaged, it had mostly healed, and was even stronger than before. And now, this Lord-level creature had seized the Judgment Angel¡¯s attack? Moreover, it seemed that the evil power was eroding the Judgement Spear? The Judgment Angel immediately pulled back and retreated, but Gamma didn¡¯t show the slightest intention of letting it go. The demon¡¯s figure stomped on the ground and chased after the Judgment Angel. Although its evolution was interrupted, Gamma was, in some sense, already considered a King Creature. It just hadn¡¯t comprehended its force field skills yet. At least, it was enough to beat the Judgement Angel. Perhaps it was the inherent disgust of light-based entities towards evil energy, or maybe it was the unwillingness to let Bai Qi claim another victory. The Bright Light Beast also left behind its former disputes and came to support the Judgement Angel. Upon seeing this, Gamma remained calm. He opened his mouth and vomitted out two green serpents. When they landed, they coiled into a statue-like shape. Two dark green rings of light immediately filled the top floor of the Crystal Palace. Evil Energy ¨C Plague Totem. The sudden appearance of the Plague Totem posed a great threat to the two light-based entities. The light power within their bodies instinctively tried to resist the plague energy that was continuously eroding them, and the force of their attacks against Gamma abruptly weakened. Of course, Gamma wouldn¡¯t miss such an opportunity. With the full deployment of Scorched Earth and Plague Totem, heat and plague intersected, instantly turning into strands of green poisonous mist that spread around. Then, it gradually spread to the lower floors. For this kind of attack, the mirrors in the Crystal Palace were completely useless. They could only allow the green poisonous mist to fill the entire Crystal Palace. If not for Fenrir immediately closing the entrance of the Crystal Palace, perhaps even Eden would have been corrupted by the poisonous mist. Chapter 405 - Chapter 405: Chapter 401: The Demon Bathed in Holy Light Chapter 405: Chapter 401: The Demon Bathed in Holy Light ¡°Remarkably, you¡¯re using this kind of attribute power in your Light Maze. I like this little guy.¡± Gazing at the crystal labyrinth gradually dyed green by the poisonous mist, the Eternal Night Blood Emperor suddenly took an interest in Gamma. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, it seems that this little fellow has also used a Bloodsucking Aura.¡± ¡°Indeed, and it can absorb energy as well.¡± The Aurora Giant nodded, occasional soft white light flickering over his body. He said, ¡°To force my inheritance out with this method, this little fellow is indeed smart.¡± ¡°However, this could easily make him a public enemy.¡± The Demon-Subduing Venerable God watched the Holy Light Biological creatures that had temporarily put down their fights to confront the poisonous mist, and said, ¡°While this slime creature is strong, facing so many King Creatures, the challenge is still considerable.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t see it that way.¡± The Red Lotus Enchantress shook her head and said, ¡°The Fenrir¡¯s test does not require defeating everyone. It¡¯s enough to grab the blessing first. Looking at the current situation, this slime creature has a good chance of acquiring it.¡± ¡°It depends on whether he can withstand the attribute suppression.¡± The Guardians once again turned their attention to the maze, which in turn had become unprecedentedly lively. In the overlapping effects of Scorched Earth and the Plague Totem, even those not within the coverage of the totem could still cause considerable damage to these King Creatures. However, these King Creatures belonged to the Holy Light Series, and they quickly responded by purifying the toxins in their bodies and advancing towards the source of the poisonous mist at the top level. All the while, Gamma remained oblivious at the top layer. Gamma tightly held the Judgment Angel¡¯s long spear in one hand, while his other arm heavily punched his opponent, clearly intending to pin him to the ground and beat him down. However, the Judgment Angel had already escalated to King-level, and his strength was not what it used to be. His body transformed into a bolt of lightning and passed straight through. At the same time, he gripped an imaginary bow, adopting an archery stance. Judgment Divine Arrow. A light arrow wrapped in thunderbolts gradually formed in the Judgment Angel¡¯s hands, firmly locking onto Gamma in front. Not only that, the Bright Light Beast also conjured up an extremely condensed light sphere at its mouth. With a gentle puff of breath, the light sphere floated towards Gamma. Bang! An arrow and a sphere virtually arrived simultaneously in front of Gamma. The thunderbolt and Holy Light reflected each other as if they were about to completely purify Gamma, this creature of filth. Crackles¡­puh! Seeing this, Gamma was neither scared nor showed any intention to dodge. His dark green jade-like body increased in size, and he struck the arrow and sphere hard with his broad palm. Crack. ¡°This is impossible!¡± Lilith couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, while Jiang Lele had an expression of complete disbelief on her face. The Thunderbolt Arrow and Bright Light Sphere in Gamma¡¯s hands were like fragile crystal, merely crushed into shards by Gamma. His palm, which should have been suppressed by the attributes, only bore a slight burn mark. Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction upon seeing this. After Gamma absorbed that piece of Evil Energy Core, although he hadn¡¯t evolved to King-level, his evil attribute had been significantly reshaped. The antithesis of attributes was mutual. Seeing their abilities fail, the Judgment Angel and Bright Light Beast were momentarily taken aback, then launched into a hailstorm of attacks once again. The King Creatures who had arrived later also began to attack Gamma, clearly considering him an evil creature. Facing an increasing number of attacks from around him, Gamma¡¯s Evil Body continuously shattered, re-formed, shattered, and re-formed again without ever showing signs of defeat. On the contrary, the King Creatures surrounding him began to exhibit various strange symptoms due to entering the range of the Plague Totem. Most crucially, they were rapidly losing energy at a visible rate. ¡°This little fellow is actually maintaining three Aura abilities simultaneously, no wonder it can confront the King with just a Lord¡¯s identity.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor instantly discerned Gamma¡¯s Bloodsucking Aura hidden under the Plague Totem and Scorched Earth, and said, ¡°It seems he also possesses Light Elemental Resistance?¡± ¡°More likely, All Elemental Resistance.¡± Aleta gave the composed Bai Qi a significant look, and said, ¡°These few pets have very strong Origin of Life, which appears to have been strengthened by something.¡± ¡°Strengthen origin of life? Isn¡¯t that your ability, big sister?¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor was dumbfounded at these words, while the other Guardians who didn¡¯t partake in this trial appeared one by one, looking at Aleta with some astonishment. ¡°We of the Red Dragon clan are merely the guardians of life thus possessing the ability to control life, it¡¯s not so much to call it my ability, perhaps it¡¯s this young man¡¯s talent.¡± Aleta stood upright, no longer watching Gamma¡¯s match, but instead focused all her attention on Bai Qi. Achoo! ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why do I suddenly feel a bit cold?¡± Bai Qi rubbed his nose, curiously looking around, but he didn¡¯t detect any abnormality. Instead, he continued to check on Gamma¡¯s status. Although as time passed, the poisonous mist in the crystal labyrinth became increasingly dense, Gamma was reaching the limit of his endurance. If it weren¡¯t for Gamma¡¯s monstrous energy value and the reserves in its Twin-Life Contract, coupled with the constant replenishment from the Bloodsucking Aura, Gamma would have been completely exhausted. ¡°Finally, I found the Light Blessing,¡± Bai Qi looked at the Light Blessing gradually revealed in the Light Maze, grinning. Gamma, which had been on the defensive, suddenly changed its style. Scorched Earth unfolded in full power, and the once scorching Light Maze was abruptly filled with eerie green flames. In an instant, some of the King Creatures gathered around Gamma were driven back by this evil flame. The Holy Light, which they were once proud of, could not completely purify the green evil power. Seeing this, Gamma immediately turned to snatch the Light Blessing. ¡°The Light Blessing is mine!¡± Lilith roared, and the Judgement Angel immediately transformed into a Thunderbolt and rushed towards the crystal flashing white light in the sky, actually arriving first to the Light Blessing. Tap, thump! (That is Gamma¡¯s food!) Seeing the Light Blessing about to be swallowed by the Judgement Angel, Gamma suddenly let out a roar. Its thick arms quickly elongated like pythons and grabbed the wings of the Judgement Angel. Afterward, under the frightened gaze of Lilith, the Judgement Angel was forcibly pulled back by Gamma, and then roughly torn apart. This time, not only the wings of the Judgement Angel, but even the body of the Judgement Angel were directly torn into two by Gamma, revealing the true form of the Paradise Bird, which was staring at Gamma in horror. Not only that, Gamma seemed to recall the feeling when it absorbed the Angel¡¯s Wings. After tearing off the wings of the Judgement Angel, Gamma uncompromisingly swallowed it down, leaving only half for the Paradise Bird. ¡°This guy, isn¡¯t he afraid of being hated by those bird people from the Bo Ge family?¡± Wang Chuan smacked his lips, they hadn¡¯t had no encounters with the young people from the Bo Ge family. Although they could easily crush them, they still had to take care of some face. The ruthless suppression by Gamma was like stepping on the face of the Bo Ge family on the ground. ¡°Hate? Do you think the Bo Ge family can do anything to the Association?¡± Tan Lang tugged at the corner of his mouth and said, ¡°The previous three King-level creatures will be ignored for now. Now they are suppressing so many King Creatures with only one Lord-level creature. Compared to us, Bai Qi fits the title of a monster better.¡± Wang Chuan vigorously shook his head, watching the king-level creatures on the top floor of the maze being suppressed by Gamma¡¯s terrifying momentum like a demon king, ¡°No, I think this should be called perverted.¡± Everyone nodded, and Jiang Lele, after a brief hesitation, chose not to confront Gamma directly. Facing difficulties is called bravery, overconfidence is foolishness. The Bright Light Beast was unlike the Judgement Angel, it could not be restored again after being torn apart. It was inevitable he would have to face the devil¡¯s training when they got back. Seeing that no more creatures were trying to snatch the Light Blessing from him, the terrifying aura on Gamma gradually dissipated. It stretched out its arms to catch the Light Blessing. Ziziz¡­ However, the Light Blessing seemed to strongly reject Gamma¡¯s evil power. At the moment when Gamma¡¯s arms touch the crystal, they were roasted by the hot Holy Light, emitting streaks of green smoke. ¡°Hmph! The heretic dares to touch the Light Blessing, what a fool.¡± Lilith sneered at the sight, the rune mark on her forehead flashed, and the injured Judgement Angel stood up again, trying to snatch the Light Blessing from Gamma¡¯s hand. The divine nature of the Judgement Angel was damaged again. If she couldn¡¯t grab the Light Blessing this time, she would really have no chance to turn over in the Bo Ge family. Rather than sitting and waiting for death, it¡¯s better to fight it out. However, just as the Judgement Angel was about to touch the Light Blessing, the green color on Gamma¡¯s body gradually faded and turned into a sacred white color. From a distance, it was as if a demon was bathing in holy light, washing away his own evilness. ¡°Has it been purified? No, this is a transformation?¡± Lilith suddenly remembered that during the combined examination of the Thirteenth Bureau and the Association, Gamma used to split into a Holy Light form and immediately understood. Evil power will be rejected by the Light Blessing, but the Holy Light attribute will not. Only, she realized a little too late. The transformed Holy Light form of Gamma was no longer rejected by the Light Blessing, and it naturally integrated into Gamma¡¯s arms. At the same time, the Judgement Angel Wings that Gamma had swallowed earlier also reacted, turning into silken threads and gradually merging into Gamma¡¯s wings. After both the Light Blessing and the Angel¡¯s Wings were fully integrated into Gamma, the suppressed evil energy suddenly reappeared and tangled with the Holy Light. Finally, the Holy Light and the evil energy seemed to find a balance point. Under the balance of the Twin-Life Contract, each occupied half of Gamma¡¯s body. The left side was the Holy Light diamond form, with the sacred thunder flowing on the back of the Angel Wings; The right side was the evil power jade form, with the evil flames burning on the Demon Wings This was the first time that Gamma had two different energy forms on its main body simultaneously, surprisingly without any conflict. ¡°Is this¡­ complete balance?¡± Bai Qi was suddenly excited, and then saw the familiar light flash on Gamma¡¯s body. The Evolution Light! Chapter 406 - Chapter 406: Chapter 402: Isnt it the same for everyone? Chapter 406: Chapter 402: Isn¡¯t it the same for everyone? ¡°It evolved just like that?¡± Gazing at Gamma, completely engulfed by Evolution Light, everyone present was a bit astonished. Though the blessings of the Guardians tremendously boost the recipient¡¯s abilities, they hadn¡¯t seen a direct evolution like Gamma¡¯s. After all, no matter the creature, unless they have spectacular luck, evolution requires a significant amount of materials. ¡°Really, the issue of evolution that plagues countless Beast Masters¡­ to you, Bai Qi, it¡¯s as simple as eating or drinking water.¡± Yi Yu looked meaningfully at Bai Qi, who embarrassingly chuckled, then began to concentrate and sense Gamma¡¯s state. This time, Gamma¡¯s evolution went very smoothly. The progress that was initially halted again began to move forward, continually advancing along a higher dimension. As the Beast Master, Bai Qi could also sense a powerful force feeding back to him through the contract. Gamma itself was a Physical Mutation, and now it had evolved to a King level, so the enhancement to Bai Qi was notably substantial. However, Bai Qi¡¯s attention was gradually drawn to other information. [Skill Name]: Holy Storm [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Explanation]: Filth will ultimately be washed away by the storm. Note: Holy Light Attribute Field Skill ¡­ ¡°Because it received the Light¡¯s Blessing, did it awaken a Light attribute field first?¡± Seeing Gamma¡¯s newly awakened field skill, although Bai Qi was somewhat regretful, he was generally quite satisfied. Gamma was naturally good at defensive counterattacks. The Holy Light series field was indeed suitable for Gamma. Paired with its Schizonepeta Body, the effect was definitely not bad. Also, judging from the description, it should also be an AOE type skill, in perfect accordance with Gamma¡¯s usual combat style. Nevertheless, when Bai Qi received another piece of information, his face couldn¡¯t help but show a surprised look. [Skill Name]: Apocalypse [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Effect]: Every world will walk towards its doom Note: Evil Powers Attribute Field Skill ¡­ ¡°Wasn¡¯t it said a king beast could only comprehend one field skill? How could Gamma have two?¡± Bai Qi shook his head, rechecked everything, and surprisingly found that Gamma truly had comprehended two completely contrasting field skills. ¡°It absorbed the Light¡¯s Blessing but comprehended an Evil Powers series field. Is it because it achieved balance, leading to both powers transforming?¡± Bai Qi pondered for a while, hesitantly providing an explanation, as Gamma¡¯s evolution was finally finished. Its round body was still the same, only now it had tiny wings on its back. The wings had different designs on the left and right: the left one, looking like a gleaming thunderbolt diamond composed of angel-like feathers; the right one, formed from jade manifesting in flaming emerald fires. If taken from afar, it would look like a shrunken version of Gamma¡¯s pre-evolution appearance. ¡°However, why does it look so much like a rolling ball now?¡± Seeing Gamma¡¯s new form, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but smack his lips, then recalled Gamma back. [Name]: Holy and Demon Protector (Gamma) [Property]: Holy Light/Evil Power (Physical Mutation) [Growth Level]: Fifth Stage Three Level [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King [Racial skills]: Holy Light: Holy Storm (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient), Schizonepeta Body (Super Level ¨C Proficient), Divine Blessing (Super Level ¨C Beginner); Evil Power: Apocalypse (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient), Life Energy Conversion (Super Level ¨C Proficient), Plague Totem (Super Level ¨C Proficient), Energy Shunting (High Level ¨C Proficient); Common: Twin-Life Contract (Super Level ¨C Proficient), Elemental Resistance (High Level ¨C Perfect), Physical Resistance(High Level ¨C Proficient), Bloodsucking Aura (High Level ¨C Perfect), Golden Cicada Shelling (Super Level ¨C Beginner), Split(Mid-Level ¨C Perfect). [Energy Value]: 62E6800W [Condition]: Evolvable ¡­ ¡°It directly evolved into a Mid-Level King? Holy and Demon Protector, not bad.¡± Bai Qi carefully examined Gamma¡¯s current data and was increasingly satisfied. So now, he had four King level creatures, and among them, two were Mid-Level Kings. Nothing else said, his training speed was unmatched! ¡°Bai Qi, I congratulate you on successfully advancing to sixth stage master.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s pleased smile, Yi Yu extended his congratulations. ¡°Thank you, Minister Yi. I¡¯ve finally advanced to the sixth¡­wait a minute, sixth stage master?¡± Taken aback by these words, and seeing the shocked faces of Tan Lang and the others, Bai Qi finally realized something, and looked at the back of his hand. While Bai Qi was engrossed with Gamma evolving into a king level creature, unknowingly, another Rune Mark had appeared on the back of his hand. It intertwined with the five previous Rune Marks, creating a sense of complex beauty. ¡°Indeed, the feedback from directly evolving into a Mid-Level King is really powerful.¡± Bai Qi grinned, satisfied as he looked at the six rune marks on the back of his hand. As a sixth stage Beast Master, he finally had a bit of self-protection power. ¡°It seems that inviting you to the Eden annual meeting was the right decision. If my calculations are correct, Bai Qi, you should be the youngest sixth stage Beast Master in the Federation now,¡± Yi Yu walked up to Bai Qi and laughed. ¡°It¡¯s a pity President Qin scooped you up so quickly, otherwise you would have been one of Thirteenth Bureau¡¯s talents.¡± ¡°Minister Yi, you flatter me. The youngest sixth stage Beast Master should still be Cha and besides, the members of Zero Team aren¡¯t much older than I am,¡± Bai Qi casually shrugged his shoulders, non-committal. Indeed, he was advancing at a quick pace, but as far as the youngest was concerned, it all depended on how Cha performed. Moreover, such a title was pretty worthless when compared to mythical resources. ¡°Congratulations, Bai Qi.¡± Just then, Li Xusheng, who had been led down earlier by Yi Yu to rest, suddenly appeared. He glanced at the rune marks on Bai Qi¡¯s hand and extended his hand to congratulate him. ¡°Thanks, but are you alright?¡± Bai Qi shook his head slightly, curiously sizing up Li Xusheng a few times. He asked,¡± Are you done absorbing the Blood Blessing?¡± As the only guy so far to absorb blessings with the body of a human, Bai Qi was equally curious about Li Xusheng¡¯s current state. It was unclear what would happen when blessings that gave Alpha and others transcendental skills, and even let Gamma directly evolve into a King-level, were used on a human. ¡°Kind of.¡± Li Xusheng nodded, ¡°I owe you a big one this time. Without you, I wouldn¡¯t have been eligible for this blessing.¡± ¡°No need to be so courteous. We all had our assignments, and I gained quite a bit too.¡± Bai Qi smirked and his spirit power descended into the Beast Control Space. The Evolution Egg seemed to be waiting for Bai Qi¡¯s consciousness to arrive. Although it was on the edge of breaking, it still clung together, and it never shattered. And when Bai Qi¡¯s consciousness entered, the platinum eggshell finally broke, blending seamlessly with the crystal wall of the Beast Control Space, and a dazzling light flashed on the Evolution Egg. This light didn¡¯t have any color, but it gave Bai Qi a very familiar feeling. Evolution Light. Was the Evolution Egg actually incubating Evolution Light? But soon, Bai Qi clearly saw the real form of the Evolution Egg, surprisingly a giant transparent egg, and within it, a light orb was clearly visible. [Name]: Evolution Egg (Diamond Egg 0%). ¡­ ¡°Indeed it¡¯s a Diamond Egg.¡± Bai Qi internally complained, approaching the Diamond Egg to observe more closely, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn¡¯t see what was inside the light orb. ¡°Judging by this, I am guessing I¡¯ll only discover the secret of the Evolution Egg once I become a Legend.¡± Bai Qi tapped on the Diamond Egg, and having seen no reaction inside it, gave up at once, choosing instead to digest the information brought by the evolution of the Diamond Egg. ¡°Let¡¯s see, Beast Control Space¡­ fusion¡­ What does that mean?¡± Feeling the information transmitted by the Evolution Egg, Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion, but before he could figure it out, Aleta¡¯s voice drew him back to reality. ¡°Tonight¡¯s trials were very exciting. It looks like my decision to participate was correct.¡± Dressed in a set of red clothes, Aleta looked around the crowd like a queen, then suddenly stopped when she saw Bai Qi. ¡°Next, it¡¯s my turn.¡± As she finished, Aleta flipped her palm and a dragon scale appeared in her hand that was reminiscent of a red gem. At the same time, all the beings in the room felt a powerful life force emanating from Aleta¡¯s hand. Needless to say, this was Aleta¡¯s Life Blessing. ¡°My trial is quite simple. Just experience what life is. The deeper your experience is, the closer you¡¯ll get to my blessing.¡± Aleta tossed the scale into the air, then breathed out and wrapped it in dragon breath. The scale immediately melted into a cloud of red mist wafting above Eden Hall. ¡°Anyone who wants to participate in the trial, enter this cloud. Even those who participated before can participate,¡± Aleta then took her seat. However, her words set Eden Hall aflame. Per the unwritten rules of the past years, transcendent creatures that had participated in a Guardian¡¯s Blessing trial couldn¡¯t participate in others. This was why some creatures had not yet made a move. Now, Aleta had broken this rule, no wonder they were so excited. ¡°Everyone can participate, huh? Then I can rest easy.¡± Bai Qi grinned when he heard this. He had been worried that the last Life Trial would be too competitive and that Delta might be under too much pressure. Now that all pets could participate, wasn¡¯t this a sure thing? And he could also test a few new skills of the pets at the same time. ¡°Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, all of you get in there together later. We must get the Life Blessing,¡± Bai Qi looked at his five pets with seriousness, reminding them, ¡°Whether I, as a Beast Master, will be able to spend more days with you, depends on this.¡± Awooo? (Human, you are going to die?) Thump! ¡°Trust me, even if I die, I would absolutely die from choking while eating hot pot with dog meat!¡± Bai Qi glared fiercely at innocent-looking Beta. Life Blessing, since everyone could use it, wouldn¡¯t it be the same if he used it? If he raised his life force to the same realm as the pets¡¯, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about sudden death from overusing the Evolution Egg right? Chapter 407 - Chapter 407: Chapter 403: Life Trial Chapter 407: Chapter 403: Life Trial Creak creak. (Boss, rest assured, I will definitely help you snatch the Life Blessing.) Feeling Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts, a flash of determination crossed Alpha¡¯s eyes. As Bai Qi¡¯s first pet, Alpha was the most acquainted with Bai Qi¡¯s experience of having his strength drained by the Evolution Egg. Now that there was a chance to strengthen Bai Qi¡¯s body, Alpha would naturally strive for it with all his might. ¡°Alpha is really sensible.¡± Bai Qi was satisfied with Alpha¡¯s reaction. After all, Alpha was the one who had grown up with him, showing its sincerity. ¡°Human, are you planning to absorb the Life Blessing?¡± Just at this moment, the Cowskin Snake suddenly popped out, having heard Alpha¡¯s words. ¡°Oh? Is there a problem?¡± Bai Qi looked at the Cowhide Snake and asked, ¡°How did you come out? I didn¡¯t let you out.¡± ¡°How should I know? Your secret realm threw me out by itself.¡± The Cowskin Snake looked innocent and continued, ¡°If you plan on absorbing that dragon scale, I suggest you find a block of tofu and smash yourself to death.¡± ¡°A human, wanting to absorb such a massive life force, you¡¯ll be bloated to death.¡± ¡°Bloated to death?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback at these words and grabbed the Cowskin Snake. ¡°Are you sure you¡¯re not messing with me?¡± The Cowskin Snake held its head high and said, ¡°When has this snake ever lied?¡± ¡°When have you ever told the truth.¡± Bai Qi rolled his eyes, then tossed the Cowskin Snake aside. Looking up at the red fog, he said, ¡°Forget it, you guys go grab the blessing first. We¡¯ll talk about the rest later.¡± Although the Cowhide Snake made sense, its credibility was rather low. To be on the safe side, he decided to seize the blessing first and then ask the main host, Aleta. Howl howl. (Since you¡¯re so sincere, human, I¡¯ll help you this time.) Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s appearance, Beta raised its head and flew towards the red fog first, but Alpha was faster. Despite being the latter, he was the first to enter. Ka-pu ka-pu. (Master, Gamma will try hard too.) Gamma fluttered its small wings and wobbled towards the red fog. Insect Grass, which could naturally fly, had already flown up without anyone noticing. Such a rich life force, whether it¡¯s the Insect System or Plant Attribute, both are deadly temptations. Not to mention the Insect Grass has the same five-colored dragon bloodline as Aleta. Pulu pulu. (Master, I¡¯m going too.) Delta transformed into a Wind God Winged Dragon form, ready to enter with its wings spread out. ¡°Hmm, be careful. There are a lot of opponents this time.¡± Bai Qi nodded, looked around, and warned. Compared to the Blessing of Battle, the Blessing of Life has a much wider audience. Almost every creature in Eden that meets the conditions will enter. Human Beast Tamers like Bai Qi will assign as many pets as possible. In short, the battle they will face this time will definitely be the most intense one among all the trials. Blup blup. (Master, don¡¯t worry, Delta will try hard.) Delta nodded its head, then followed Alpha and the others. ¡°I wonder what form this trial will take. I hope it¡¯s not like the Trial of Fire.¡± Watching his five pets rushing into the red fog, Bai Qi immediately started trying to project his spirit. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the Life Guardian is the fairest of all guardians. The one who ends up with the blessing will definitely be the strongest here.¡± Yi Yu chuckled, ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯ve won four trials. If you win this one, you¡¯ll make a history.¡± ¡°Minister Yi, your praise is awfully generous. I¡¯m just trying my luck.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, ready to say a few casual words to muddle through. Unexpectedly, Li Xusheng suddenly interjected, ¡°You saved me in the Blessing of Blood. It¡¯s my turn to help you in this trial.¡± Without waiting for Bai Qi¡¯s response, Li Xusheng jumped up and penetrated the red fog. ¡°Well¡­ he already said it was his mission.¡± Bai Qi shook his head helplessly at this. Yi Yu was indifferent, ¡°Xusheng has a strong ego. Even though we have a transaction between us, he still owes you one. Just let him go.¡± ¡°All right.¡± Understanding Yi Yu¡¯s explanation, Bai Qi didn¡¯t care so much anymore. After all, having more helpers was always better than having more enemies. ¡°Minister, we¡¯re going in now.¡± Tan Lang approached Yi Yu and, after asking his permission, charged into the red fog as well. As legendary bloodline carriers, they were a formidable force and naturally had to seize the Life Blessing. Perhaps a regular human like Bai Qi couldn¡¯t absorb the Life Blessing, but they definitely could. It might even help them progress even further. Soon, Eden quieted down. Finally, Bai Qi had time to calm down and began to sense the conditions of his five pets. Life Trial Secret Realm. As soon as he landed, Alpha, the first to enter, instinctively felt a bit of resistance. The Sword of Death on his back was trembling incessantly, as if it wanted to sever the strong vitality surrounding him. However, the conditions of the other pets were entirely different. Howl howl¡­ (This place feels so comfortable, I don¡¯t want to leave¡­) Ka-pu Ka-pu! (Gamma smells something delicious, Gamma wants to eat!) Bu-lu Bu-lu. (So does Delta, the scent here reminds Delta of the Source of Life he once consumed.) ¡°I sense it as well, an extremely strong life force!¡± The Parasite frantically scanned the surroundings but couldn¡¯t pinpoint the exact location of this life force. Ga-la Ga-la. (Be careful everyone, other creatures are entering.) Alpha walked over to the other pets, vigilantly watching the front, while the other pets sensing something, simultaneously entered a state of alert. Aleta didn¡¯t transport everyone to different realms like the Demon-subduing Venerable God, but rather put everyone into one secret realm. As a result, the originally vast grassland was now completely taken over by countless king creatures. What caught Alpha¡¯s attention the most were, besides the direct bloodline guardians of Eden, naturally the Bo Ge family and the Zero Team. As for Karl Yishu and the rest of the Yixiu family, apart from Karl, the others were obviously just making up the numbers and were beautifully ignored. Several people also noticed Alpha¡¯s five pets, casting their gazes at them one after another, while the other pets unconsciously focused their attention on Alpha and his group. After winning four trials in a row, if they weren¡¯t wary of Alpha and the others, there would certainly be something wrong. Roar! At that moment, a sudden roar echoed through the sky. Instantaneously, clouds shifted, gradually gathering into the shape of a giant red dragon. ¡°I will now announce the specific rules of the Life Trial.¡± Aleta¡¯s voice came from inside, all the transcendent creatures gathered their spirits, fearing they might miss something. ¡°The rules are simple, just as I said before, experience what life is. However, for fairness, your powers will be normalized to the same level.¡± Ga-la Ga-la? (The same level, similar to the Tower of Competition?) Alpha was somewhat puzzled. Then he felt a greater force descending upon himself, suppressing his life origin, even his energy fluctuations were beginning to be limited. Ah Wu Ah Wu! (No! The power I just obtained, it¡¯s not working!) Beta also felt the change in his power and was instantly filled with fear. ¡°Seems like our powers have been suppressed to the Lord Level.¡± Jerry carefully sensed his surroundings. Looking at the other king creatures around him, seemingly panicked, he commented, ¡°Is this to test our combat effectiveness at the same level?¡± ¡°I¡­ am not very good at this.¡± The Parasite had an instinctual panic reaction to this statement. However, thinking of his own Mythical Species and Dragon dual bloodline, he instantly calmed down. Powerful bloodline advantages could come into effect at any stage. Bu-lu Bu-lu. (Delta seems to be unchanged.) Delta moved his body a bit, discovering that he hadn¡¯t changed at all, on the contrary, he seemed a bit stronger. To ensure fairness, Aleta directly suppressed them all to the peak of a high-grade lord. This, in turn, seemed like an enhancement for Delta. Ga-la Ga-la. (Well, being a Lord isn¡¯t a big deal, there¡¯s not much difference anyway.) Alpha gripped the Sword of Death in one hand and the Sword of Retributive Karma in the other. Above him, the Sword of the Wind Chaser, unnoticed, began to rotate, his eyes filled with the will to fight. Being suppressed to the Lord level meant he couldn¡¯t use transcendent techniques, but Alpha¡¯s transcendent techniques all manifested in the shape of long swords. The most he could not do was use force fields, which didn¡¯t have a big impact. Ah Wu Ah Wu! (Damn, outdone by you!) Husky, unwilling to be outdone, readily transformed into the Mechanical Lord. A robust fortress of war quietly appeared on the grassland, firmly targeting the unwelcome intruders around. With the twin pets taking the lead, the other transcendent creatures also prepared themselves, vigilantly watching their opponents around them. Ka-pu Ka-pu? (Are we about to start fighting?) Gama, whose two force field techniques were restricted, looked around somewhat confused. Meanwhile, Delta had already transformed into the Ying Dragon form without hesitation, prepared for battle at any time. ¡°If I had known it would be a melee battle, I would have brought all my parasites.¡± The Parasite regretfully looked at the surrounding cautious transcendent creatures. While they couldn¡¯t play at their full strength, at least the parasites could alleviate their numerical disadvantage. Ga-la Ga-la. (Never mind, let¡¯s all go!) With that said, Alpha swung his sword and took the initiative to rush out. And his target was surprisingly the Holy Light Angel closest to him. At the same time, Delta also flew out. His sturdy body ruthlessly shattered the encirclement. Each strike carried a significant power of the void, causing the multitude of creatures to scream in agony. Controlling the power of the void, this higher attribute at the Lord Level, Delta truly had an advantage. However, this action also made Alpha¡¯s group the target of everyone. Almost simultaneously, the transcendent creatures dropped their guard against each other and turned to attack Alpha¡¯s five pets. First, eliminate the strongest enemy, then they would have a chance! Chapter 408 - Chapter 408: Chapter 404: All Living Beings... Equal? Chapter 408: Chapter 404: All Living Beings¡­ Equal? Awooo! (Now it¡¯s my turn to shine!) Seeing them become the target of public criticism, Beta didn¡¯t panic at all. He snatched the control of the fortress from Schuck, accurately locked all enemies, and the vast golden energy began to converge into the barrel. Upon seeing this, other transcendent creatures became vigilant, either keeping distance or preparing for defense. Most of them had seen the Husky¡¯s powerful mechanical output ability in the trials. Though not enough to be directly defeated, it was absolutely not a good choice to resist it head-on. Boom! Under Alpha¡¯s helpless gaze, the fortress¡¯s turret started puffing out green smoke, but there was no energy firing out. The sound of mechanical parts grinding together echoed. (Your Diamond Strength is already of a transcendent level, you can¡¯t use it out here.) Alpha, seeing this, sighed helplessly, swung his three swords and plunged into the enemy team. Surprisingly, he dominated a group of transcendent creatures solely with his excellent swordsmanship. Awooo! (Damn it, I won¡¯t submit!) Beta looked unhappy, currently, his transcendent skills were restrained, and the Diamond Strength had no way to be unleashed, causing his long-range attack ability to be greatly limited. ¡°Let me do it instead.¡± Seeing this, Jerry reluctantly took control of the body, wielding his scepter and similarly launched an attack against the surrounding transcendent creatures. Both of the twin pets had extremely rich combat experience and exquisite skills, they quickly adapted to the energy reduction, and surprisingly caught many opponents off guard. But the most eye-catching one was the last Lord Creature in the team, Delta. Accompanied by Delta¡¯s deepening research in biology, his accomplishment in local evolution became more proficient, and he fully displayed the advantages of six ancient species in the Dragon state. Strength, speed, defense, Delta carried no obvious flaws, every attribute had reached its current limit. Kapow! Kapow! (Delta is so strong¡­) Gamma, who opened up Schizonepeta Body and the Bloodsucking Aura and took a beating silently, looked at the rampaging Delta with great admiration. Kapow! Kapow! (If Delta advances to a King-level, he must be the strongest one among us.) ¡°Perhaps, but I still think that Alpha would probably be the strongest,¡± said Wormwood, glancing casually in Alpha¡¯s direction. He neatly dodged an attack from a transcendent creature and continued, ¡°Speaking of which, are we really supposed to face so many enemies?¡± Kapow! Kapow! (It seems so, but Gamma thinks it¡¯s great.) Gamma swallowed a transcendent creature whole, rapidly absorbed the creature¡¯s energy, and then greedily set his sights on the next target. So much unfamiliar energy still left¡­ ¡°None of them are normal.¡± Wormwood helplessly sighed, targeted a tall and mighty giant creature, bravely met the creature head-on, brutally pounced through the skin, and forcibly seized control of the creature. With so many enemies, it¡¯s too dangerous to fight by one. It¡¯s so much better to use a Gundam. ¡­ ¡°Can Bai Qi¡¯s talent really be this good, to fight outnumbered yet relaxed?¡± Lilith watched Alpha and the other pets, who were clearly at the same level but still dominating. There was a flash of disbelief and dissatisfaction in her eyes. However, the previous arrogance was gone, all that remained was the awe for the strong. ¡°It¡¯s not just his talent, perhaps others are also training hard where we cannot see.¡± Dean smiled faintly, looking around through the vision of the Holy Light Angel, but he had no intention of joining in the contention. He just stood still silently. ¡°Dean, aren¡¯t we going to act? Or are you planning to be the beneficiary of others¡¯ fight?¡± Lilith looked puzzled. Dean¡¯s purpose in giving up the Light Blessing was precisely to wait for this final Life Blessing. While it was unexpected that Aleta would break the rule and allow participants to reenter, but there was no doubting that Dean was determined to have this Life Blessing. ¡°The beneficiary of others¡¯ fight? No need, the Life Guardian¡¯s test is not about our combat strength.¡± Dean tapped his head and said, ¡°Think about what the Guardian said, not all trials need to be accomplished through fighting.¡± ¡°What the Guardian said?¡± Lilith seemed to understand but was not certain, yet she also stopped, learning from Dean¡¯s behavior. On the other hand, other transcendent creatures also gradually realized the problem. Their levels were being suppressed again. Awooo! (I have fewer and fewer skills I can use, how am I supposed to fight!) Beta, Feeeling his body becoming weaker and weaker, and increasingly uncomfortable, while Wormwood gradually felt the difficulty of controlling the parasites and made a quick decision, he ran out directly. ¡°What should we do now, guys?¡± The clang of mechanical parts grinding together filled the air. (You guys conserve energy, leave the rest to me.) Alpha sensed the change in his internal energy and put away both the Sword of Death and the Sword of the Wind Chaser, leaving only one Sword of Retributive Karma in his hand, showing no sign of fear in his eyes. Although unclear about Aleta¡¯s purpose for this trial, as long as he defeated all enemies, he would naturally pass the trial. Fortunately, the other transcendent creatures also realized the changes in their own state. They progressively stopped their actions and started consciously huddling for warmth. If their current state were to continue, their energy would continue to dwindle. At that point, the numbers would become crucial. ¡°Alpha, take a break for now. This trial may not be won through battling,¡± said Schuck. Schuck also figured out the implications of this trial. He immediately called Alpha back and briefly shared his views. ¡°Schuck, are you saying that the Life Guardian wants us to experience life¡¯s evolution?¡± Lobster Grass looked confused after hearing Schuck¡¯s explanation. Alpha, Beta, and Gamma had the same expression. Woof woof¡­ (Schuck, can you make it easier for a dog to understand?) Looking at his confused companions, Schuck sighed in resignation. ¡°Didn¡¯t the Life Guardian say it? All we have to do is experience what life is. Since it¡¯s an experience, I don¡¯t think it¡¯s meant to be done through battling,¡± he explained. Bululu, bululu. (Delta thinks the same way.) Having heard Schuck¡¯s explanation, Delta nodded in agreement. It seemed that Master Aleta also had the intention to speed up the trial. A red glow flickered across the sky, and all these transcendent creatures felt their energy, constitution, and even their spirit being suppressed to the limit. From servants, no, they were even worse than servants. They were downgraded to the level of simple wild beasts. ¡°Can the Life Guardian really suppress so many transcendent creatures down to the level of wild beasts? Is she that powerful?¡± Bai Qi, who had his connection with his pets forcibly severed due to the suppression of his Spirit Power, looked at Master Aleta in the distance. For the first time, he truly acknowledged her terrifying strength. ¡°Master Aleta is the most powerful Guardian known to be alive in the Federation. The Red Dragon¡¯s Talent lies in life control. It¡¯s not only possible to suppress us to become wild beasts, but even into cells,¡± explained Yi Yu with a smile. He continued, ¡°Master Aleta emphasizes fairness. Now, every creature is back at the starting line.¡± Bai Qi nodded. This all-encompassing suppression indeed brought everything back to the starting line. He wondered if his pets could make it through this. ¡­ The Life Trial Secret Realm. After being suppressed to the level of wild beasts, these formerly King-level transcendent species clearly felt uncomfortable. On the contrary, Alpha and others who had actually upgraded from the bottom adjusted just fine, even seeming somewhat nostalgic. But soon, a new test came. As all the creatures were questioning the purpose of this trial, the grassland beneath their feet began to wither at a perceivable speed. The soil gradually turned sandy and in an instant, it transformed into a barren desert. Not only that; blazing heat and sandstorms arrived one after another, drowning the transcendent creatures in sand instantly. Bululu, bululu. (Everyone, quickly hide behind me.) Seeing the situation, Delta immediately shone with the Evolution Light, transforming into a gigantic camel. This blocked the onslaught of the sandstorm. Alpha and the others also wasted no time in taking shelter behind him. Kapu, kapu. (Delta, you can still evolve? That¡¯s amazing, Gamma come and help too.) Gamma with a face full of admiration looked at Delta, who had retained his ability to evolve. Gamma followed suit and opened up his body to wrap Alpha and others inside. Bululu, bululu. (Evolution is Delta¡¯s bodily instinct; it should be impossible to suppress.) Delta chuckled and then closed his eyes to concentrate on resisting the sandstorm. ¡°Boss, what exactly is this Life Trial assessing?¡± Wang Chuan, who ignored the sandstorm entirely due to his penetration talent, looked excitedly at the transcendent creatures around him that were desperately resisting the sandstorm, feeling somewhat puzzled. ¡°Who knows? We just need to hold on till the end.¡± A smile tugged at the corner of Tan Lang¡¯s mouth. Similar to a camel¡¯s long hair, a fur appeared on his body, shrouding him. ¡°Amazing¡­ You can recreate the animals you¡¯ve eaten on your body. I¡¯m envious of your talent, boss,¡± Wang Chuan expressed admiration when he saw this, and the others felt the same. ¡°Cut the nonsense. There¡¯s about to be another change.¡± Dean cast a fierce glance at Wang Chuan. As he¡¯d said, the environment around them really started to change. After the Great Heat came the Great Chill. Awooo awoo! (I am back in my element!) The extreme cold activated Beta¡¯s bloodline talent. He was frolicking all over the place while Lobster Grass was having difficulty coping. He was lying sickly on Delta, who had evolved once again, seeking warmth. ¡°This freaking weather. How many times is it going to change?¡± Gala gala. (Looking at this, perhaps this is the purpose of the assessment.) Alpha looked around at the significantly fewer transcendent creatures around him and gradually gained some understanding. Is this what the Life Guardian was testing, adapting to different extreme environments under the same conditions? All creatures are equal? It seemed that to verify Alpha¡¯s understanding, extreme wind, earthquake, deep sea¡­ Every extreme environment had come into play. Yet, Aleta showed no signs of stopping. She jumbled up the sequence of environment changes and went through several rounds again. By the time the environment around them turned back into a grassland, the number of remaining transcendent creatures was only about twenty. Chapter 409 - Chapter 409: Chapter 405: Snatching kills? I havent done that yet! Chapter 409: Chapter 405: Snatching kills? I haven¡¯t done that yet! Awooo awooo¡­ (I¡¯m feeling like I¡¯m about to die¡­) Even with Delta and Gamma¡¯s dual defense, the rapid changes in the surrounding environment have had a significant impact on Beta and the Caterpillar Fungus. As far as the eye could see, aside from Zero Team, the Bo Ge family, and a few pureblood creatures from Eden, the status of all other creatures didn¡¯t look so good. Crack crack. (No lying around, the real fight is about to begin.) Alpha kicked the prone Beta and, feeling the power flowing in again, promptly issued a warning. Awooo awooo? (My power is back?) Beta¡¯s eyes lit up and he instantly scrambled up from the ground, immediately noticing a transcendent creature trying to sneak attack from the underground. Without letting it expose itself, he instantly unleashed a Spirit Blast. Roar¡­ A faint groan came from below ground, immediately making the other transcendent creatures aware of something. Each selected their adversary. However, most people chose to focus their attacks on Alpha¡¯s five pets. Crack crack. (For the boss, let¡¯s stir things up!) Upon seeing this, Alpha didn¡¯t show any fear. Quite the contrary, it ignited his endless desire for battle, and the other pets that had regained their strength felt the same way. Almost simultaneously, the five pets launched their attacks at their opponents. The first to face off were Holy Light Angel and Alpha. ¡°Didn¡¯t get to properly fight last time, finally can this time.¡± Through the viewpoint of the Holy Light Angel, Dean intently watched Alpha, who was growing stronger. He showed no fear as he quickly materialized the Holy Light Longsword and initiated an attack on Alpha. The holy light wasn¡¯t strong, but wherever it passed, both the air and energy vanished leaving behind just a rich white light, seemingly eternal. The Holy Light Angel was the entity closest to the holy light among all angels, therefore also being the most potent. Every enemy that faced the Holy Light Angel ended up being purified into the purest Power of Holy Light. Death was no exception. Ding! Finally, the swords collided, issuing a clear sound, and the pristine sword blade promptly broke, turning into smoke and dissipating before it hit the ground. Seeing this, Holy Light Angel quickly created some distance, puzzled by the change in Alpha¡¯s withered looking longsword. Although there wasn¡¯t a single flame, when the swords met earlier, he felt like he was in the Hell of Flames. Moreover, the Holy Light Power, which got burned directly into nonexistence, proved his senses weren¡¯t wrong. The temperature of that sword could no longer be appraised with a normal viewpoint. ¡°Lilith, Ellis, let¡¯s engage together.¡± After a bit of thought, Dean ordered Lilith and Ellis. Without any hesitation, the Judgment Angel and Verdict Angel bypassed the Holy Light Angel and charged at Alpha. In response, Alpha didn¡¯t seem to intend to use other swords. Wielding the Sword of Retributive Karma, wherever he went, even space began to distort. The Sword of Retributive Karma had condensed all heat within the sword. Only when in contact with the blade could one sense the dreadfulness of the temperature. That kind of heat wasn¡¯t something that an ordinary King Creature could withstand. However, they¡¯d have to make contact to understand that. The Verdict Angel and Judgment Angel, ordered by Dean, both swung their spear and large sword, respectively, at Alpha. Faced with Alpha¡¯s thin longsword, both angels didn¡¯t underestimate him and cautiously evaded the sword, attacking Alpha from two different sides. But it seemed like Alpha¡¯s longsword possessed some strange suction force, actively pulling their weapons toward it. Ding ding ding¡­ A series of metallic sounds rang out as Alpha and the two angels exchanged dozens of moves in a blink of an eye. Simultaneously, a series of red hot notches appeared on the angels¡¯ spear and sword. ¡°Damn, what¡¯s all this about!¡± Lilith was a bit confused, but Ellis on her side appeared to have thought of something. A dazzling flame ignited on her large sword as she once again attacked Alpha. This time, the suction force was obviously much weaker, but Judgment Angel still had a hard time controlling her attacks. She was still led by the nose by Alpha. ¡°So that¡¯s it. High temperature has burned the energy around, creating an energy difference.¡± Upon seeing the situation, Dean immediately understood and re-joined the battle. However, before each attack, he dramatically exploded a surge of holy light energy. This fighting method seemed wasteful. Still, it effectively offset the powerful pulling force of the Sword of Retributive Karma. Crack crack. Upon seeing this, Alpha unconsciously nodded. In response to the three angels that had adapted, he gradually exerted more power. Awooo awooo¡­ (Old Bone is struggling a bit, looks like I need to lend a paw.) Seeing Alpha enter a stalemate, Beta¡¯s interests were piqued. A golden energy gradually emanated from his body, slowly enveloping him. Awooo! (I look so cool like this!) Seeing himself bathed in sparkling gold light as if he were a golden armored warrior appearing, a hint of infatuation flashed in Beta¡¯s eyes. Schuck, watching from the sidelines, couldn¡¯t help but make a helpless face. He directly formed a sniper rifle, steadily aiming at Ellis, who was the primary attacker. Crack crack! (They are my opponents, do not intervene!) Alpha immediately sensed something amiss, blocking Schuck¡¯s planned route while instantly changing his offensive techniques, a terrifying heat radiating from his body. No, to be precise, it was his Sword of Retributive Karma that began to radiate that suppressed heat. Seeing this, Ellis didn¡¯t hesitate to release his power. Intensely contrasting with the angelic presence, fiery black and red flames appeared, instantly enveloping Alpha. Fire of Judgement. Before angels deal with evildoers, they pass judgement, and this Fire of Judgement is one of their methods. If one finds themselves within it, they will endure twin assaults on their soul and body, revealing all their transgressions. However, it was evident that Alpha was not among them. The dark red flames, which seemed capable of scorching everything, couldn¡¯t come any closer to Alpha. It was as though an invisible barrier surrounded him. Even the Thunderbolt of the Judgement Angel assisting on the side twisted as they approached Alpha¡¯s body. Observing this, Dean immediately sensed something was off. He exchanged a glance with the others. Both the Judgement Angel and Judgment Angel understood it immediately. One transformed into a flaming longsword, the other into a Thunderbolt shield held by the Holy Light Angel, who once again attacked Alpha. Yet, at this moment, Alpha was also ready, striking at the Holy Light Angel with his sword. In an instant, a monstrous wave of fire erupted from the Sword of Retributive Karma, enveloping the Holy Light Angel like a blooming Red Lotus before gradually converging and completely submerging him. ¡°What a terrifying flame.¡± As a direct descendant of the Red Lotus Enchantress, the Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus was the first to notice the terror of the retributive fire. Strictly speaking, what they saw was not a flame actively condensed by Alpha. It was merely an illusion formed because the Sword of Retributive Karma rapidly burned the surrounding energy. But it was this exact detail that underscored the terror of the Sword of Retributive Karma. In the land covered by the Red Lotus, everything became fuel for the Sword of Retributive Karma! ¡°I wonder if I can withstand it.¡± The Emperor¡¯s Heart Lotus pondered for a moment before giving up on his intention to try. Unsurprisingly, he would just barely scrape through this trial. Soon, the Red Lotus vanished, revealing the inside where the three angels stood. At this point, the Judgement Angel and Judgment Angel can be described as utterly miserable. The Judgment Angel, who also controlled the flames, was charred completely black all over. The feathers on his wings were cleanly burned off, emanating heat and an aroma that even attracted Gamma, nearby. However, the one who fared the worst was the Judgement Angel, who had turned into a shield. The injury-stricken Judgement Angel clearly bore a long sword mark, underneath which were roasted muscles and entrails. The Sword of Retributive Karma had directly severed the Divine Nature shell and injured the true form of the Paradise Bird. Seeing this, Alpha nodded his approval but did not show any signs of sheathing the Sword of Retributive Karma, maintaining his firm gaze on the Holy Light Angel guarded in the middle by the two big angels. A layer of cracked light shield enveloped the Holy Light Angel, resembling Gamma¡¯s Divine Blessing. Obviously, this should be a defensive skill of the Holy Light Angel. Crack¡­ The light shield shattered, and the Holy Light Angel rose to his feet, plunging his sword abruptly towards Alpha. Alpha, well-prepared, countered with a sword, ready to thoroughly understand his enemy. Bang! At that moment, a golden bullet suddenly pierced the Holy Light Angel¡¯s skull. It was so fast that the Holy Light Angel didn¡¯t have time to raise his defenses, and immediately fell, his face expressing both unwillingness and helplessness. Seeing this, Alpha glared infuriatingly at Beta. Beta instantly turned his head to the side, subtly kicking his sniper rifle away. Grumble, grumble. (I told you, this is my opponent!) Awooo, awooo? (What are you talking about? I¡¯m just a dog, I can¡¯t understand). As Beta hummed a tune, he guiltily turned his head in a different direction, stubbornly refusing to admit that he had stolen the kill. Kapup, kapup. (Everyone, stop fighting. As long as we win, it¡¯s fine.) Gamma stood between Alpha and Husky, withstanding a great amount of energy impact. Seeing Alpha gradually calming down, he finally put his mind at rest. Kapup, kapup. (Gamma has eaten a bit too much today; Gamma needs some exercise now.) Saying this, Gamma looked all around before flapping his wings towards the area with the most transcendent creatures. Soon after, a Holy Storm made entirely of Thunderbolts emerged with Gamma as the center, roaring towards its surroundings. Holy Light: Holy Storm. Awooo, awooo¡­ (When did Gamma get so strong¡­) Seeing the transcendent creatures fleeing haphazardly in response to the Holy Storm, Beta couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue. ¡°It¡¯s to be expected, Gamma originally had the most Energy Value among us. Considering the amount absorbed and stored, it¡¯s even more. So even if you don¡¯t factor in his ability to unleash skills, just using brute force would be enough to kill.¡± Schuck stated as he calculated the energy value contained in Gamma¡¯s Holy Storm while elaborating. ¡°Be careful, Gamma is about to switch his Attribute.¡± As soon as the words left his mouth, the Thunderbolts that had been raging just a moment ago suddenly disappeared, replacing them was a sense of despair-inducing silence. Evil Power: Doom. Chapter 410 - Chapter 410: Chapter 406: Whose Household Will The Flower Fall Into Chapter 410: Chapter 406: Whose Household Will The Flower Fall Into The transcendent creatures that had just adapted to the impact of the Gamma holy storm suddenly felt a change in the atmosphere beneath their feet. The once lush prairie instantly transformed into an abyss. Scorching, evil, dangerous. That was the common feeling of all transcendent beings after being enveloped by the Gamma Force Field. ¡°Did this guy just use two Force Field skills?¡± Wang Chuan looked at Gamma, who had suddenly switched his force field, with a bit of surprise. Turning to Ye Ge beside him, he said, ¡°Ye Ge, can you do it?¡± Ye Ge shook his head and said, ¡°The force field of the Frostfire Mirror only has one attribute as well, so it can¡¯t do this.¡± ¡°Two force fields, interesting.¡± Thinking of the different attributes Gamma showed before his evolution, Tan Lang also became interested. He patted a creature that seemed to be made of rubber. Instantly, the creature began to slowly transform into the image of Gamma. [Name]: Nika Beast [Nature]: Alien [Bloodline Level]: High-grade King [Introduction]: The powerful Mimicry ability allows the Nika Beast to transform into any creature, and the duration is determined by the strength of the transformed form. ¡­ As the shape of the Nika Beast became more and more similar to that of Gamma, the ground beneath the Nika Beast¡¯s feet also gradually began to change. It seemed to have learned Gamma¡¯s power and was transforming the landscape. Mimicry of everything was Tan Lang¡¯s usual combat strategy, as the leader of the Zero Team. However, before Tan Lang could give orders to the Nika Beast, the beast suddenly started to behave abnormally. Its body inexplicably began to inflate and started attacking its teammates indiscriminately. ¡°Is it that difficult to control?¡± Seeing this, Tan Lang immediately asked the Nika Beast to revert from its transformed state. As he felt the Nika Beast¡¯s thoughts were still somewhat chaotic, he became fearful of Gamma. After Gamma initiated the Power of Death, he was wrapped in Evil Energy Flame, looking like a true demon. Every step he took felt heavy-as if treading on the hearts of his enemies. However, before his opponents could adjust, the other half of Gamma¡¯s body also lit up. A sacred Thunderbolt descended from the sky, purging the land of evil. Again and again. ¡°Damn it, can he freely switch between two completely opposite force fields?¡± A transcendent creature, which was agonizing under both the Holy Storm and the Power of Death, was shocked to see Gamma freely switching between the two force fields. It, too, activated its force field for defense. Almost all the creatures here were King Creatures, so it would be unreasonable for them to be bullied by another creature¡¯s force field and do nothing. However, this defense only lasted for a moment before it was shattered by Gamma¡¯s constantly switching double force field. ¡°Gamma¡¯s force field is terrifying. This is a brutal dismantling.¡± Insect Grass was stunned watching Gamma violently break through the enemy¡¯s force field, unconsciously squeezing its neck. ¡°Holy Light and Evil Power are both extremely polar attributes. Switching back and forth between the two like this, it¡¯s likely that even a force field composed of Energy forms wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand Gamma¡¯s tossing.¡± Jerry explained, ¡°If he could summon both force fields at once, the effect would probably be even more frightening.¡± The few pets nodded in agreement. If Gamma could summon both force fields simultaneously, even they probably wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand it. Awoo, awoo! (My Diamond Strength disagrees!) Hearing the discussion of the pets, Beta immediately expressed a different opinion, wrapping his entire body in a golden light. Diamond Strength. This ability, obtained from the Demon Killer, not only gave Husky the ability to kill with one blow, but it also gave him extraordinary defenses. This was one of the reasons Beta dared to challenge Gamma¡¯s double force fields. But, before Beta could rush out, he was deterred by a look from Jerry. ¡°If you have this much energy, hurry up and deal with the rest of them.¡± Jerry glanced across, saw that the Bo Ge family was gone, and the Zero Team began to reveal its strength. In the confident cooperation of the five members, they easily eliminated the other transcendent creatures. In other words, those left in the field were Bai Qi¡¯s five pets and the Zero Team. And Xusheng, who had been fighting alone all this while. The Zero Team was also aware of this. They looked towards Xusheng. Other than team leader Tan Lang, the rest of the Zero Team had all been beaten by Bai Qi¡¯s pet team. They might not have given it full strength, but who could say that Alpha and others weren¡¯t serious? Not to mention that all three on this side had received the Life Blessing, their combat power had been improved once again. So now, the only thing that could affect their situation was Xusheng, whose attitude was ambiguous. ¡°I¡¯m here to help Bai Qi, so you don¡¯t have to watch me.¡± Xusheng, carrying his twin hammers, walked over to Alpha and the other pets, his intention was crystal clear. ¡°It¡¯s over, it¡¯s just adding insult to injury. This is impossible.¡± Wang Chuan¡¯s face displayed a sense of helplessness at the sight. Just as he was about to urge Tan Lang to give up, the secret realm of trial underwent a change. This time, Aleta did not seal their abilities but rather transported them into completely different harsh environments. And these environments were all specifically set for them. ¡°Damn it, my dematerialization can¡¯t hold up!¡± Watching the Wind Blade constantly spinning around him, Wang Chuan was sweating profusely, and others were in the same situation. ¡°The Life Guardian is serious now.¡± Tan Lang was trying to adapt to the sudden change in the external environment by changing his body structure. However, his speed of adapation was much slower than the speed of environmental change, so he could only passively endure the damage from the outside. ¡°Boss, what exactly is this trial testing?¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor was confused as he watched the struggling transcendent creatures. ¡°Assessment? It¡¯s just a matter of seeing who can survive the longest.¡± Aleta chuckled, ¡°While battle is indeed an important factor in gauging the strength of a creature, so is its ability to survive.¡± ¡°Only those who can survive in the worst of conditions have the privilege to talk about becoming stronger.¡± With that, Aleta looked at the secret realm and said, ¡°But for now, these little guys seem to be adapting quite well.¡± ¡°Survival skills, huh?¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor had a sudden realization. Indeed, as the guardians of the Federation, there were many creatures stronger than them at one point. But the only ones alive now were they themselves. ¡°But if we proceed with this assessment, who knows when it would end.¡± The Eternal Night Blood Emperor looked at the Zero Team who were still stubbornly fighting and even managed to squeeze in a couple of matches against Alpha¡¯s team. He couldn¡¯t help but yawn out of boredom. ¡°I¡¯m about to fall asleep here,¡± he added. Aleta laughed at his remark and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry; it¡¯ll be over soon.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, Aleta suddenly clenched her fist. The entire secret realm started showing signs of falling apart. The secret realm was being destroyed! ¡°Isn¡¯t this a bit too intense?¡± Watching the cataclysmic events in the secret realm, Wang Chuan was stunned. After a brief analysis, Tan Lang swiftly made a decision. ¡°Everyone, abandon the task.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Everyone was taken aback, but they chose to obey the order. Seeing the Zero Team being teleported out, Li Xusheng chose to give up. In the vast secret realm, only Alpha and his pets were left. Aw-woo! Aw-Woo? (Does this mean we¡¯ve won?) Gara Gara. (Hard to tell. We shouldn¡¯t rush to leave.) Kapu Kapu. (Gamma agrees.) ¡°Dudes, are you sure you wanna go all out like this?¡± Hearing the pets¡¯ comments, Grasshopper was absolutely shocked ¨C evidently surprised by the pets¡¯ nonchalant attitude. Although Grasshopper wasn¡¯t as sensitive as Beta, his perception wasn¡¯t weak either. He could also clearly sense the changes in the surrounding secret realm. If they continued to stay here, death was the only outcome. However, before Grasshopper could persuade them, the secret realm completely shattered. A terrifying wave of energy charged towards them. At that moment, Alpha promptly erected the Death Force Field to block the first wave of shock. He then started to draw the Power of Death that had dispersed from the shattered secret realm to maintain the force field. Meanwhile, Husky and Gamma didn¡¯t stand idle. One implemented the Divine Blessing and the other layered the Diamond Strength over them, perfectly shielding the pets. As a result, the shock from the shattering of the secret realm was completely blocked by the pets. Yet, that lasted only for a moment. The shock resulting from the deliberate shattering of a perfectly intact secret realm wasn¡¯t something that these king creatures could handle. After blocking a few of these shocks, Alpha¡¯s Death Force Field began showing signs of breaking. Seeing this, Bai Qi instantly wanted to summon the pets back forcefully, but saw Delta consciously break from the defense, transform into a massive Dragon Horned Whale, and swallow Alpha and the others in one gulp. Subsequently, the secret realm cracked, and all sorts of energies covered Delta like an avalanche. The whole world rapidly fell into silence, and Bai Qi consequently lost contact with his pets. At this point, Aleta, the master of the trial, revealed a smile. ¡°The results are in¡­¡± she said. Soon, in the curious gazes of everyone, the view quickly returned to normal, and the surging energy within the secret realm was slowly pacified. Concurrently, a gigantic body was revealed. Who could it be if not Delta! ¡°With the self-evolution ability to adapt to various environments and the Power of the Void to ignore all damage, your Ancestral Beast sure has great potential, Bai Qi,¡± Yi Yu said looking at Delta. Yi Yu turned to Bai Qi with a smile, saying, ¡°Congratulations! You¡¯ve won five trials in a row.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Bai Qi responded with a grin. Looking at the red dragon scale quietly floating in front of Delta, he immediately summoned his five pets back. Aw-woo! Aw-Woo! (That was scary! I thought I was going to die!) Gara Gara. (We owe it to Delta this time.) Hearing Alpha¡¯s compliment, Delta scratched his head in embarrassment. ¡°You all did great. Extra meals when we get back!¡± Looking at his five pets before him, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction and generously made a promise. Aw-woo! Aw-Woo? (Extra meal? In this self-serve meal environment?) Bai Qi paid no attention to Beta¡¯s skepticism. His focus shifted onto the red dragon scale. Life Blessing, I wonder if it can be used on humans? Chapter 411 - Chapter 411: Chapter 407: Secret Realm Fusion? Chapter 411: Chapter 407: Secret Realm Fusion? Looking at the Life Blessing floating in front of Bai Qi, Dean¡¯s face grew even gloomier. He had been deceitfully attacked by Beta, and kicked out of the game before he could showcase his real capabilities, which certainly infuriated him. However, now, everything was decided. ¡°Bai Qi, why aren¡¯t you allocating your Life Blessing yet? The longer you delay, the weaker its effect will become.¡± Seeing Bai Qi in a quandary, Master Aleta teleported in front of him and asked. ¡°Master Aleta, I was wondering, can humans use this Life Blessing?¡± After hesitating for a moment, Bai Qi finally aired his query. ¡°Of course, they can,¡± Aleta nodded, seeing Bai Qi¡¯s eyes suddenly lighting up, she added, ¡°However, you need to be at least a Legendary Beast Master.¡± Blast it, as I thought. Bai Qi sighed helplessly, glanced at his five pets, thought for a moment, and passed it to Delta. The Life Blessing was similar to the Source of Life, there were almost no incompatible attributes, except maybe Alpha¡ªwhich could be slightly unmatched¡ªbut the rest of the pets would not have any issues. However, considering the current state of the five pets and the matter of maximizing effectiveness, Bai Qi decided to give it to Delta. Compared to the Temporal Department Resources mentioned by Old Lady Fan, enhancing the essence of life had a more pronounced effect on Delta, and this was a blessing from the Life Guardian. The effect was much better than the Source of Life. Perhaps, after absorbing this Source of Life, Delta would evolve directly? ¡°Are you giving it to him? Well then, let me give you a hand.¡± Seeing that Bai Qi had made his choice, Aleta seemed unsurprised. With a flick of her finger, the Red Dragon scales immediately melted away, like a thread of blood slowly seeping into Delta¡¯s body. ¡°Though your pets are more powerful than the average King, a Lord is still a Lord¡ªan injury will result if it tries to absorb my blessing all at once.¡± Aleta patted Delta¡¯s head and said, ¡°This little guy will slowly absorb my blessing in the coming month. Make sure to pay close attention to the timing.¡± ¡°Pay attention to timing?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat puzzled, but Aleta evidently had no intention of explaining to Bai Qi, instead, she returned to her position. ¡°The trial for tonight ends here. Everyone is free to continue celebrating or return to their rooms to rest. We will discuss the matters to be addressed later tomorrow.¡± Aleta hastily announced the end, then disappeared into the fog, followed closely by the other Guardians, who left one after another. ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± Watching Aleta leave, Bai Qi felt a bit abrupt. He was just thinking about having another good meal to replenish his depleted strength, when he suddenly realized that everyone¡¯s gazes were focused on him. Howl Howl¡­ (Master, we should leave here first. The Insight into Everything tells me we should not stay here any longer¡­) ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s getting tense, let¡¯s bounce!¡± Seeing the situation, Bai Qi didn¡¯t hesitate to leave, escaping back to his room before the crowd of transcendent creatures could converge on him. ¡°I see Bai Qi having headache in the next few days.¡± Yi Yu slightly smirked¡ªa promising Human Beast Master, who also happened to have a free contract space, no wonder these transcendent creatures, that had grown up in Eden, had some thoughts. ¡°Minister, what should we do next? Should we go back?¡± Li Xusheng asked. ¡°No rush. The celebration of Eden is still a few days away, treat it as a rare holiday.¡± Yi Yu stretched leisurely, and, seemingly telling him the truth, walked towards his room. Seeing this, Li Xusheng fell silent. Upon seeing the gathering of grandparents around him, he shivered and quickly followed Bai Qi¡¯s footsteps. ¡­ ¡°Phew¡­ these transcendent creatures are too crazy.¡± Bai Qi closed the entrance door forcefully, isolating the noise outside, and then breathed a sigh of relief. Howl Howl¡­ (Damn, I was just planning to have a good meal¡­) Chomp, chomp! (Gamma too! Two force fields consume so much energy, I¡¯m hungry again!) ¡°No rush, we¡¯ll eat later. They couldn¡¯t possibly be stingy enough to only give us one meal.¡± Bai Qi comforted the two pets, then looked at Delta, ¡°Delta, how do you feel now?¡± Blur¡­Blur¡­ (Delta feels warm all over, like when it absorbed the Source of Life.) ¡°It seems the Life Guardian didn¡¯t deceive me, a month¡­ will it be completely absorbed after a month?¡± Bai Qi nodded thoughtfully. Considering the words of Aleta before she left, he gained some understanding, and put the thoughts on the matter aside for now¡ªhe began studying the Diamond Egg. His exploration of the abilities of the Diamond Egg had been interrupted by a life trial earlier, and he hadn¡¯t gotten the chance to study it thoroughly. But now, he finally had the time. Bai Qi grabbed the Secret Place, allowing his spirit power to sink inside, but his consciousness directly entered the Beast Control Space. Like when he had left, the crystal wall of the Beast Control Space had turned into a diamond shape where a chaotic scene outside was somewhat discernible. Some of these chaotic scenes were intense, some were faint, and others were clearly visible. Bai Qi approached a piece of the crystal wall and looked closely, only to find shockingly that his Secret Place was just on the other side of the crystal wall. ¡°Secret Realm Fusion? Is it about connecting the Secret Realm with the Beast Control Space?¡± Bai Qi looked surprised at this situation. He continued to control his consciousness to go to the Secret Place, and shortly after, his whole being appeared there. The Secret Place had quieted down a lot by now. Most of the equipment, including the Jiuding System, had been moved to the new secret realm. This place was mostly used for rearing Cowskin Snakes and Six Sword Servants now. However, compared to the previous departure, there was a diamond array in the Secret Place. Relying on the connection of spirit power, Bai Qi was certain that the other end of the array led to his Beast Control Space. Out of curiosity, Bai Qi stepped on the diamond array and injected his spirit power into it. In an instant, Bai Qi¡¯s consciousness returned to the Beast Control Space. ¡°Indeed, until I have ascended to the status of Legend and created my Secret Realm Tower, my physical body cannot enter the Beast Control Space.¡± Understanding this, Bai Qi looked around again and, as expected, found that three-layered secret realm which Zhao Futu had given him. Perhaps due to structural differences, these three-layered secret realms also rested against the crystal wall and could move positions freely based on Bai Qi¡¯s consciousness. Howl! Howl! (What have you done, human? I somehow managed to come directly to the Beast Control Space from the Secret Realm!) The Husky curiously looked at the familiar yet strange Beast Control Space. After wandering around a bit, it started curiously traveling back and forth between two worlds. It seemed to have found a fascinating new toy. ¡°It¡¯s just a new ability of the Evolution Egg.¡± Bai Qi pulled the four-layered secret realm back and forth for a while longer until he felt tired. He sat down and watched his curious pets running in and out of the Secret Realm and Beast Control Space. He suddenly had a thought. ¡°It¡¯s as if they are tempting me to collect Secret Realms.¡± Because of being connected with the Beast Control Space, Bai Qi now had the power to control these Secret Realms and didn¡¯t need to use a Secret Realm Ring as an access point anymore. Having such a handy and somewhat overpowered ability and not fancying having a hundred or so Secret Realms strung together, Bai Qi felt like there was something wrong with himself. A Secret Realm for storing items, a Secret Realm for taking baths, a Secret Realm for eating, a Secret Realm for fighting, a Secret Realm for studying¡­ All the weird and wonderful types of Secret Realms could be covered. Once he had realms of all kinds at his command, wouldn¡¯t he be able to call himself a Lord or a Master of Worlds? It was exciting just to think about it. Buzz, buzz, buzz¡­ Perhaps detecting Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts, the Diamond Egg suddenly began to shake violently. The Secret Realm of the base and the grassland Secret Realm moved towards each other uncontrollably, then, to Bai Qi¡¯s astonishment, collided. There was no explosion, no wreckage. Both Secret Realms merged seamlessly, as if they were meant to be one from the start. All the items placed in them remained entirely undamaged. At the same time, Bai Qi received information from the Diamond Egg, making him grimace slightly. The number of contract spaces dictated the number of Secret Realms that could be attached, which directly dashed his dreams of creating realms of all kinds. ¡°But does it mean that I should create a Secret Realm best suited for each of my pets¡¯ growth?¡± Looking at the two Secret Realms that had merged completely, Bai Qi had a sudden understanding. He began planning his future strategies in his heart. He initially planned on relaxing a bit once he got back. But now, it seemed necessary to ask the guild president for more Secret Realm exploration tasks. If he could equip each of his pets with Secret Realms matching their attributes, it would indeed be of great help for their growth. He would need to expedite the exploration of the Twilight Tomb when he got back. He couldn¡¯t waste the Undead Secret Realm located so close to home. He was at the Sixth Stage now, and if he contracted another suitable pet, he could likely explore the Twilight Tomb. He would also need to level up Alpha and the others as soon as possible. Alpha, the highest-leveled one, was only at the Fifth Stage Fifth Level, and that was quite low. ¡°It looks like I¡¯m going to be busy in the future.¡± Watching his pets still exploring the new changes in the Beast Control Space curiously, Bai Qi stretched lazily and fell onto the bed to sleep deeply. Had he forgotten something and left it behind? Nevermind, sleep was the priority. Whatever it was could wait till the next day. ¡­ In the Eden Hall¡­ The Cowskin Snake looked bewildered at the identical corridors and doors in Eden, feeling desolate. ¡°You didn¡¯t tell me before leaving, weren¡¯t you afraid I would be eaten?¡± Looking at the transcendent creatures still reveling, the Cowskin Snake carefully avoided a drunk giant beast and embarked on the long journey home. Chapter 412 - Chapter 412: Chapter 408: The 108th Friendship Meeting in Eden Chapter 412: Chapter 408: The 108th Friendship Meeting in Eden The following day. Bai Qi rose from the bed, entirely rejuvenated. He glanced at the six Rune Marks on the back of his hand and nodded in satisfaction. Originally, he had imagined an SSS Level Task would be a dangerously insane mission. He hadn¡¯t expected the payoff would be this massive. His journey this time around was absolutely profitable. After stretching, Bai Qi extended his Spirit Power into the Beast Control Space. Over the course of one night, the fusion of the Beast Control Space with the plains, desert, and Ice Field secret realms had become tightly conjoined. He could clearly see the pets moving around their individual secret realms. ¡°Once the task of ¡®Longevity¡¯ is completed, it¡¯s time to start gathering secret realms.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, considering contacting Luo Xiang to help find suitable secret realms. ¡°Oh, right. I almost forgot about Nicholas.¡± Thinking about the secret realms, Bai Qi recalled what he¡¯d neglected, and hurriedly entered the Green Dragon Secret Realm to find Nicholas. He had been too busy with the trials the previous day and had forgotten about his bodyguard, Nicholas. If Nicholas discovered Bai Qi had forgotten to call him for a feast, Bai Qi was bound to be scolded. However, Bai Qi still underestimated the laziness of the Dragon race. ¡°Huh? Bai Qi, why are you here? Have we already arrived?¡± Nicholas rubbed his groggy eyes, looking at the helpless Bai Qi standing in front of him, and asked. ¡°Kind of. I came to get you for breakfast.¡± Bai Qi twitched the corner of his eye. Thankfully, there was no crisis. Otherwise, even with this creature¡¯s reaction, ten legendary creatures wouldn¡¯t have been able to protect him. ¡°Breakfast? No need, it¡¯s so peaceful here that this dragon wants to sleep.¡± Nicholas yawned, apparently disinterested in breakfast. ¡°I see¡­then I guess I¡¯ll go eat by myself.¡± Seeing Nicholas¡¯ attitude, Bai Qi didn¡¯t persist. They were currently in Eden; theoretically, it was safe. Meanwhile, he wanted to try out the strengthening effect of the Diamond Egg. After leaving the Green Dragon Secret Realm, Bai Qi tidied up a bit and left his room. Just as he stepped out of his room, he felt something unusual under his foot and heard a miserable cry. ¡°Human, please lift your foot¡­¡± The Cowskin Snake struggled to poke its head out from under Bai Qi¡¯s foot. Its face was filled with a look of hardship as if it had weathered many hardships, leaving Bai Qi feeling perplexed. ¡°Cowskin Snake, why are you lying here?¡± Bai Qi lifted his foot, picked up the Cowskin Snake, and shook it to make sure it was still alive. Then he asked curiously. ¡°I was going to ask you the same thing. You just left me behind¡­¡± The Cowskin Snake strained to raise its head, looked at Bai Qi who looked completely refreshed after a good night¡¯s sleep, and its eyes were filled with desolation. ¡°You really didn¡¯t notice you forgot me there, did you?¡± ¡°That¡¯s impossible. I have an exceptional memory. I¡¯ve never left anything important undone.¡± Bai Qi categorically denied Cowskin Snake¡¯s claims and said, ¡°You look so tired, you must not have slept well last night. Go and join Nicholas for a good sleep.¡± Having said that, Bai Qi didn¡¯t wait for Cowskin Snake¡¯s response before throwing it directly into the Green Dragon Secret Realm. Subsequently, a green figure appeared before Bai Qi. ¡°Bai¡­Bai Qi, hurry and take this stinky snake off of me!¡± Nicholas¡¯ face showed no signs of sleepiness. He pointed pitifully at the Cowskin Snake hanging from his neck, looking like he had been startled. ¡°Oh, Nicholas, you¡¯re awake too? That¡¯s great, let¡¯s have breakfast together.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi shrugged and summoned the other five pets, going to the dining hall with a large crowd. As for where the dining hall is? With Beta around, all they had to do was look for the most fragrant place. ¡­ ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re up? Don¡¯t you need to rest a little more?¡± Halfway there, Bai Qi ran into Yi Yu and Li Xusheng, who were returning from outside. He didn¡¯t notice the five members of Zero Team, probably back at their home away from home. ¡°I¡¯m hungry, so I got up to find food.¡± Bai Qi replied. ¡°Perfect, let¡¯s go together. After eating, I¡¯ll take you for a walk through Eden.¡± Yi Yu laughed and asked, ¡°This should be the legendary creature sent by the association to protect you, right?¡± Bai Qi nodded and responded, ¡°Yes, I was busy with the trials last night, so I didn¡¯t let him come out.¡± Understanding, Yi Yu responded, ¡°That¡¯s good. With him around, you¡¯ll have fewer difficulties. After all, quite a few transcendent creatures in Eden are interested in you nowadays.¡± Bai Qi paused at Yi Yu¡¯s words, the scene right after the Life Trial last night flashed in his mind. ¡°Minister Yi, Eden won¡¯t suppress newcomers, right? If that¡¯s the case, I should get out of here.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Eden hasn¡¯t sunk that low. Besides, this can be a good thing for you.¡± Yi Yu shook his head and advised, ¡°Let¡¯s have breakfast first. After yesterday¡¯s continuous five battles, I guess you must be quite drained.¡± Bai Qi nodded and followed Yi Yu towards the dining hall. ¡°I couldn¡¯t help you in the last trial, so I still owe you a favor.¡± At Li Xusheng¡¯s sudden remark, Bai Qi was taken aback. He was about to refuse when several blood beasts suddenly sprang up beside him, grabbed Li Xusheng, and started to move away. ¡°Finally found you, little Xusheng, you should have visited your grandparents, you¡¯ve lost weight. Come, grandma has made your favorite¡­¡± ¡°Old woman, you always think about food. You should care about Xusheng¡¯s love life. Xusheng, are you married? How old is your child? What¡¯s his/her name?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Watching Li Xusheng being dragged away by a group of blood beasts, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but smack his lips. Such a strong sense of d¨¦j¨¤ vu for the New Year¡­ Bai Qi watched Li Xusheng leave with sympathy and continued to follow Yi Yu into the dining hall. Compared to the chaotic scene last night, the dining hall here was significantly more organized. As far as the eye could see, there were invited Beast Masters from various large families and their pet beasts. However, it seemed that there were many more people here than last night. ¡°Yesterday¡¯s banquet was just the opening of the Eden event, so only the Thirteenth Bureau and a few large families were invited. The rest will arrive today.¡± Yi Yu began explaining, ¡°The breakfast here is very abundant, enjoy.¡± ¡°Then, I won¡¯t be polite.¡± Bai Qi nodded, found an empty seat, grabbed a bunch of food, and began to feast. The Husky and others also comfortably fetched a bunch of food to enjoy. ¡°Bai Qi, can we eat anything here?¡± Nicholas obviously wasn¡¯t comfortable with so many humans around, and seemed slightly restrained. ¡°Eat as you like. You can learn some dishes to cook for Old Lady Fan.¡± ¡°To cook for the boss?¡± Upon hearing this, Nicholas¡¯s eyes lit up immediately. He forgot about the existence of the humans around him, and even the Cowskin Snake in his neck. He solemnly began to taste the food here. After discovering some satisfying dishes, Nicholas directly took out a notebook and went to the kitchen to learn. ¡°He¡¯s really dedicated¡­¡± Seeing Nicholas in such a mode, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but give him a thumbs up. He continued to enjoy his breakfast until he was about seventy or eighty percent full. ¡°Alpha, I¡¯ll trial you first.¡± Crash. (No problem, boss.) Alpha, who didn¡¯t need to eat, nodded and was the first to return to the Beast Control Space. Bai Qi immediately excitedly activated the Evolution Egg. Immediately, a Diamond Egg took shape instantly, enveloping Alpha. Simultaneously, a gentle glow rose from Alpha, gradually concealing him from view, making it impossible to see the situation inside the Diamond Egg. ¡°It¡¯s somewhat similar to the Evolution Light. It seems that there is indeed a connection between this Evolution Egg and the Evolution Light.¡± Bai Qi looked at the Diamond Egg thoughtfully, then suddenly felt dizzy and immediately took out a potion to replenish his spirit power. Compared to the Platinum Eggs, the consumption of spirit power with the Diamond Egg seemed to be even greater for Bai Qi. Still, this was a good thing. The exhaustion of spirit power was very beneficial to its growth, so this accelerated his leveling speed just a bit. However, the consumption was a little too much. Bai Qi touched his once again hollowed stomach, fetched more food, filled his stomach, and gave another pet beast an Evolution Egg in a repeating pattern. ¡°Doesn¡¯t this guy know where he is? He¡¯s so unrestrained.¡± Lilith looked disdainfully at the Bai Qi who presented an uninhibited image and muttered quietly. Havinh lost to Bai Qi several times, Lilith finally recognized the gap between them. She still disliked Bai Qi., but she now only dared to secretly scoff behind his back. ¡°In Eastern terms, this should be called acting naturally.¡± Dean was full of smiles, his gaze towards Bai Qi was extremely gentle. One couldn¡¯t tell at all that he had been severely defeated by Bai Qi the night before. ¡°Let¡¯s go, we should attend to business.¡± Dean took a deep look at Bai Qi, then proceeded in another direction. ¡°Burp ¡­ I¡¯m finally full.¡± Bai Qi rubbed his bulging stomach, watching the five pets in the Beast Control Space all sleeping inside the Diamond Eggs, and let out a satisfied burp. After giving all five pets a Diamond Egg, even with the aid of potions for recovery, Bai Qi felt a bit overwhelmed, so he wisely discarded the idea of also giving a round to the Six Sword Servants. After all, the Platinum Eggs he gave the Six Sword Servants to incubate last night would be enough for them for a while. ¡°Bai Qi, are you done eating? Then let¡¯s go. The Contract Convention should be starting soon.¡± Seeing that Bai Qi seemed to be full, Yi Yu also put down his chopsticks. ¡°Contract Convention?¡± Bai Qi was quite curious at Yi Yu¡¯s words. ¡°Yes, or to be more precise, this Contract Convention is the main reason for Eden¡¯s annual event.¡± Yi Yu nodded and said, ¡°As the dwelling place of all the Federation¡¯s Guardians, Eden is home to the Federation¡¯s most powerful bloodlines. Even the offspring of the same species are much stronger than ordinary creatures, so every year, people from various forces come here to find powerful beasts for contracts.¡± ¡°If you count the time, this should be the 108th Contract Convention hosted by Eden. Bai Qi, if you¡¯re interested, you can consider participating.¡± Chapter 413 - Chapter 413: Chapter 409: Encountering Sima Again Chapter 413: Chapter 409: Encountering Sima Again ¡°I see.¡± Bai Qi nodded, understanding Yi Yu¡¯s explanation. Even though the comparison was a bit exaggerated, Eden seemed similar to the training ground managed by Old Lady Fan in some ways¨Cboth provided excellent pet contracts for the younger generation. Thinking about it, Bai Qi began to understand why the Beast Master Association might not participate in events held by Eden. If they already had what they needed, they wouldn¡¯t have to go and owe someone a favor. ¡°I¡¯ll decide later, depending on the situation. I might not find a pet beast I like.¡± Bai Qi didn¡¯t rush to agree with Yi Yu¡¯s goodwill. Instead, he got to the point. ¡°Minister Yi, I¡¯ve completed my task. What about my task reward?¡± Yi Yu nodded slightly and replied, ¡°Of course, you have completed your task. Do you have a preference for what type of attribute you want?¡± ¡°Do you have any materials from the Space and Time type?¡± Bai Qi immediately shared his thoughts. The training camp credits could not exchange for space-time materials, so perhaps the Thirteenth Bureau could. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, time-type materials are extraordinarily rare, and I can¡¯t guarantee that I can find them for you. However, I can provide space-type materials,¡± Yi Yu apologized. ¡°Oh, I see. I¡¯ll go with the space-type then.¡± Bai Qi sighed regrettably. The scarcity of time-type materials was far beyond his imagination. It was even difficult for the Thirteenth Bureau, so Old Lady Fan¡¯s idea seemed unlikely to come to fruition. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll find it for you as soon as possible. If all goes well, it should be delivered to you within three weeks.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi nodded without saying anything else. Yi Yu seemed to understand Bai Qi¡¯s character and didn¡¯t mind. He then led Bai Qi to a cave. ¡°This is where the pet contract conference takes place. Beasts that wish to form a contract with humans will wait inside for their Beast Masters. We¡¯re early, so there should still be plenty of powerful beasts inside. Would you like to take a look?¡± Yi Yu asked, pointing at the cave entrance. ¡°That¡¯s fine. Minister Yi, please show the way.¡± Bai Qi followed Yi Yu into the cave. The cave¡¯s interior was a lot more complex than it looked from the outside, with many branching passageways leading to various sizes of rock chambers. In these chambers, there were many transcendent creatures from outside rarely seen. ¡°I¡¯m lucky. Now I can increase my progress.¡± Bai Qi grinned and petted every creature he saw. The progress of the Diamond Egg instantly visible. ¡°Could I fill up the Diamond Egg progress bar just like that? If not, maybe I could find an excuse to see the Guardians?¡± Bai Qi was happily petting the creatures, completely oblivious to the clouded expression in Yi Yu¡¯s eyes. ¡°Bai Qi? I didn¡¯t expect to see you here.¡± A tall, thin man interrupted Bai Qi¡¯s petting journey. Bai Qi turned to look, and was stunned. ¡°Chairman Sima? What are you doing here?¡± It was none other than Sima Jing, whom Bai Qi had previously met at the Wuhou Dojo challenge. Sima Jing chuckled and approached Bai Qi, his gaze immediately drawn to the Six Paths Rune Mark on the back of Bai Qi¡¯s hand. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you would have already become a Six Stage Master in such a short time. My apologies for the oversight.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, ¡°No need for formalities, Chairman Sima. I still have a lot to learn from my seniors.¡± ¡°Ha, indeed¡­. Since you¡¯re here, Bai Qi, you must also be here to select a suitable pet beast, right?¡± Sima Jing glanced at Yi Yu¡¯s fluctuating expression, ¡°Oh Minister Yi is here too. I had planned to show Bai Qi around, but it seems that won¡¯t be necessary.¡± Yi Yu gave a faint smile, ¡°Your praise is too much Master Sima. I¡¯m not nearly as knowledgeable as you. I shouldn¡¯t get in the way of Bai Qi¡¯s selection process.¡± ¡°Indeed, your pet beasts are all very strong, Bai Qi. I should have known you¡¯d already be well-experienced in selecting them. How thoughtless of me.¡± Sima Jing let out a hearty laugh, before looking back at Bai Qi, ¡°Have you thought about which pet beast to contract with?¡± ¡°Not yet, I¡¯m still looking.¡± It was the first time Bai Qi upgraded without preparing a pet beast in advance, resulting in his indecision now. Alpha was a heavy attacker, Husky was a versatile creature, Gamma provided support and defense, while Delta functioned as an all-terrain mount. As for the Insect Grass, it was barely a controller. Warrior, Mage, Bowmaster, Cleric, Bai Qi had them all, which made it difficult to think of a specific type of pet beast he wanted to contract with. Forcibly choosing, Bai Qi was somewhat interested in contracting with an equipment-type pet beast. After all, which boy didn¡¯t dream of wielding a sword and traveling the world? ¡°In that case, Bai Qi, if you¡¯re interested, you can always visit our Zhonghu Dojo. The Zhonghu Consortium has many rare pet beasts not seen elsewhere.¡± The moment Sima Jing made this statement, Bai Qi immediately remembered the Abominable Butcher he had confronted with Alpha in the past. No, to be precise, it was the Death Lock on the Abominable Butcher¡¯s body. He had nearly forgotten that the Chairman had told him to bring this matter to the attention of the Thirteenth Bureau if he ever had the chance. Now, with Sima Jing taking the initiative, it saved Bai Qi the trouble of having to think up a plan. ¡°That could indeed be arranged. I remember, the last person to combat Alpha was Sima Zhao, wasn¡¯t it? Creatures that can withstand the Sword of Death are rare.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Yi Yu indeed became interested, but only gave Sima Jing an extra glance without speaking further. It seems the breaking news he had revealed was still insufficient. Observing this, Bai Qi felt somewhat helpless. After a moment of contemplation, he said, ¡°Chairman Sima, I have been studying materials science recently and I need some Bright Spirit Gold, but it is hard to find. I wonder if Chairman Sima could help me purchase some?¡± ¡°Bright Spirit Gold? Of course, it happens that the Brita family is also present. They control eighty percent of the Bright Spirit Gold mines in the Western Region. Even our Zhonghu Consortium procures from them.¡± Is another Brita family related to this whole affair? That¡¯s right, they had mentioned before, the Sima family developed with the support of some prominent families in the Western Region. It seems that the Brita family must be involved in this. However, this only seems to complicate matters. The Chairman certainly could have asked Wang Jian himself since they are so close. To manage this whole ordeal must be rather troublesome. Bai Qi rubbed his lips, glanced at Yi Yu who had been smiling all along, and patiently said, ¡°Then I will have to trouble Chairman Sima.¡± While he did voice complaints, Bai Qi understood the concerns of the chairman. Whether it was the Zhonghu Consortium, the Beast Master Association, or even the Death Round Table, from the perspective of the Federation, they were all just civil organizations. Even if relations between the Federation and the Association were close, without evidence, the Federation could not claim a relationship between the Sima Consortium and the Death Round Table. As for finding evidence ¡­ Such matters were naturally left to the authorities; there was no need for them to worry about it. With this realization, Bai Qi started considering his next move. ¡°Great timing, they just arrived.¡± At that moment, Sima Jing waved to a distance, and two blond-haired, blue-eyed young men walked over. ¡°Allow me to introduce you. This is Charles Brita, the third-ranked heir of the Brita family, and his brother, Alulu Brita, the sixth-ranked heir of the Brita family.¡± Sima Jing pointed to the two men and introduced them to Bai Qi, ¡°This is Master Bai Qi, whom I have mentioned to both of you before.¡± ¡°Master Bai Qi?¡± Charles was evidently surprised at Sima Jing¡¯s form of address, but upon seeing the six Rune Marks on Bai Qi¡¯s hand, his gaze towards Bai Qi became strange. ¡°I had not thought that Master Bai Qi would be so young. It seems I may have been somewhat negligent.¡± Charles bowed to Bai Qi, and Alulu did the same, their actions identical as if replicated by a machine. ¡°Are all these major families composed of evolved robots? Their actions are too formulaic¡­¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but scoff internally. However, he politely reciprocated the bow, saying, ¡°Mr. Charles flatters me too much. I am merely slightly lucky.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­Master Bai Qi remains modest as always. However, I believe Master Bai Qi must be in a hurry to find a suitable pet. We should not waste the master¡¯s time.¡± After pausing for a moment, Sima Jing informed Charles of Bai Qi¡¯s intentions. ¡°Bright Spirit Gold? Of course. If Master Bai Qi wants it, I will have someone deliver it later.¡± Without hesitating, Charles agreed, ¡°Although Bright Spirit Gold is exclusive to the Western Region, its quantity is still substantial, and it¡¯s not that hard to find.¡± They agreed that quickly? Could it not be them? Bai Qi was taken aback by their immediate agreement, but Sima Jing was quick to explain. ¡°If Mr. Charles agrees, it¡¯s perfect. After all, apart from friends of the Brita family, it is generally unavailable for purchase.¡± No sooner had Sima Jing spoken than the doubts Bai Qi had just dismissed were resurrected. His gaze turned increasingly strange, and he couldn¡¯t help but give Sima Jing a few extra looks. This guy, why did it seem like he was afraid of Bai Qi not suspecting the Brita family? Something was off. ¡°Then, thank you, Mr. Charles.¡± Bai Qi scanned between the two for a moment, then expressed his gratitude to Charles. Apparently, Charles had other commitments; after exchanging a few polite words with Bai Qi, he hurried away. Only after the others had left, did Yi Yu turn to Bai Qi and ask, ¡°If I remember correctly, the Thirteenth Bureau Logistics Department has some Bright Spirit Gold. Bai Qi, if you need it, shall I help you purchase it?¡± Bai Qi shook his head, saying, ¡°Since I¡¯ve already purchased it, there¡¯s no need to trouble Minister Yi. I just discovered that Bright Spirit Gold seems to have a certain tolerance for the Power of Death, and just wanted to study it.¡± ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Yi Yu nodded, a strange look fleetingly appearing in his eyes before returning to normal. ¡°Up ahead is the Element District. Bai Qi, would you like to take a look?¡± ¡°The Element District? Sure.¡± Chapter 414 - Chapter 414: Chapter 410: Elemental World Chapter 414: Chapter 410: Elemental World Under the lead of Yi Yu, Bai Qi arrived at the other end of the cave. Perhaps due to geographical divisions, the creatures here were all Elemental Creatures, with significantly stronger energy fluctuations. ¡°Elemental Creatures are no less potential than Dragon Race, Bai Qi, if you don¡¯t have a specific race in mind, this is also a good option,¡± Yi Yu pointed to a variety of odd-looking Elemental Creatures and said. ¡°Elemental Creatures? That doesn¡¯t sound too bad.¡± Bai Qi tilted his head to think. So far, he indeed hadn¡¯t signed a Pet Contract with any Elemental Creature. It seemed like a decent choice. Then he¡¯d have a look. Thinking of this, Bai Qi began to search among various Elemental Creatures. Elemental Creatures, a species born from the condensation of a certain element energy, had an extraordinarily strong control and affinity for the energy corresponding to their bodies, surpassing ordinary creatures due to its pure energy body. For instance, Feng Ye¡¯s Earth Elemental had naturally strong control over earth attribute energy compared to other creatures. The same skill, if used by an Earth Elemental, would have its power multiplied. ¡°However, there really isn¡¯t anything worth choosing.¡± Bai Qi strolled through the cave, but he couldn¡¯t find an Elemental Creature that met his requirements. Ignoring the three Mutant Species of Alpha, Husky, and Gamma, or Delta which couldn¡¯t be judged as a normal species, the Insect Grass that possessed both the Mythical bloodline and Dragon bloodline alone had raised his picky appetite. It was rare for him to upgrade first and find a pet to contract with afterward. He wouldn¡¯t bind a contract just to anyone. His requirements weren¡¯t high. A Mutant Species or a Mythical Species would be fine. Unfortunately, he couldn¡¯t find one here, no matter whether it was a Mutant Species, let alone a Mythical Species. Variants and Elemental Variants were too rare. Bai Qi hadn¡¯t encountered any despite wandering around here for ages. ¡°It looks like there¡¯s no hope of solving the issue of the sixth pet here.¡± Bai Qi sighed while Yi Yu beside him suddenly smiled, saying, ¡°Indeed, considering your discerning taste, Bai Qi, the pets here might not live up to your expectations.¡± ¡°Haha¡­ I¡¯m sorry to take up so much of your time, Minister Yi. If you have any other affairs to attend to, you can go ahead. I can wander around by myself.¡± The cave was enormous. Bai Qi had only explored a small portion of it. They weren¡¯t in a hurry. He¡¯d continue his search leisurely. ¡°That¡¯s fine. I¡¯ll go deal with some other tasks.¡± Yi Yu didn¡¯t object and turned to leave. Meanwhile, Bai Qi continued strolling leisurely. Although it wasn¡¯t guaranteed that he would find a pet he was fond of, continuing to make progress was a good idea. ¡­ Half the day elapsed quickly. Bai Qi had toured a major part of the Elemental Creatures area but had not yet chosen his sixth pet. ¡°I forgot to ask if there were any creatures belonging to the Equipment System here. Choosing a creature from the Equipment System could also be a good option.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, planning to ask someone about the location of the Equipment System creatures when he saw the five members of the Zero Team emerging from a nearby cave. ¡°Bai Qi, why are you alone here, where¡¯s the minister?¡± After scanning the surroundings and confirming that Yi Yu wasn¡¯t around, Wang Chuan quietly breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Minister Yi had to leave due to some affairs. I am just wandering around.¡± Bai Qi responded with a faint smile. ¡°That¡¯s good then. We can stay a little longer.¡± Wang Chuan nodded, asking, ¡°Bai Qi, are you here to contract your sixth pet?¡± ¡°Wang Chuan, watch your words.¡± Before Bai Qi could answer, Wang Chuan was kicked hard by Tan Lang. Wang Chuan then remembered something and apologetically said to Bai Qi, ¡°I apologize, Master Bai Qi.¡± Hearing Wang Chuan¡¯s respectful address, Bai Qi shook his head, saying, ¡°There¡¯s no need for such formality. Just call me Bai Qi.¡± Tan Lang shook his head, saying, ¡°No, this is the respect a Six Stage Sunrise Master deserves.¡± ¡°Alright then, as long as it makes you guys happy.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders. Legends were not abundant in the Federation, so as a powerful force below the Legends, Six Stage masters held a unique status. President Qin, for instance, although he had no chance of becoming a Legend in his lifetime, he still commanded respect from others. ¡°Master Bai Qi, are you intending to contract an Elemental Pet?¡± Tan Lang asked, ¡°If so, Ye Ge might be able to help.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± When Bai Qi heard this, his eyes lit up. Ye Ge¡¯s talent was ice, a rather rare offensive elemental talent. From Tan Lang¡¯s words, did it mean that Ye Ge¡¯s Legendary Bloodline was an Elemental Creature? A creature formed of energy and flesh¡­ this technological difficulty was quite high¡­ It seemed that Ye Ge had noticed Bai Qi¡¯s strange gaze. Although he twisted his head away in annoyance, he didn¡¯t refute his captain¡¯s words, and coldly said, ¡°Come with me.¡± After speaking, Ye Ge took the lead and walked towards the exit of the cave. Although it was nearing noon, there were no signs of the cave becoming deserted. On the contrary, it was becoming even busier. ¡°Eden has a large number of beasts being contracted out every year, and those who can come here are almost all from the large families and corporations of the Federation. More people will come in the afternoon.¡± Tan Lang explained: ¡°But the Association doesn¡¯t need to go through such trouble, the cultivation ground of the Six Towers is just as good as here.¡± ¡°Are you sure we¡¯re talking about the same place?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat surprised upon hearing this. He had been to the training ground before, but it paled in comparison to the scale of this place. Unless, Old Lady Fan was hiding something? Bai Qi suddenly understood. Tan Lang seemed to recall something and said, ¡°It is said that among the creators of Eden, there were predecessors from the Association. For some reason unknown to us, they had a fallout and the Association never returned.¡± ¡°This time, Director Wang specifically invited Master Bai Qi to attend the Eden conference. We were quite surprised, but it seems to have been a very correct choice.¡± ¡°They had a fallout?¡± A glimmer of interest appeared in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. It wasn¡¯t a matter of major policy since it didn¡¯t affect their usual relationship. This must have been for some personal reason. Based on the timing, perhaps it had something to do with a Guardian? Given what he knew so far, could it be that the Eternal Night Blood Emperor was too fickle, and had abandoned some legendary creature of the Association? The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed. ¡°I¡¯m not too clear on the specifics. But since Master Bai Qi was invited here, and the Guardians had no objections, the two sides should be on course for reconciliation.¡± Tan Lang smirked. Inviting Bai Qi was clearly not only for the banquet. This was a clear signal, a signal of reconciliation between the Guardians of both sides. Given their usual attitude towards humans, they would absolutely not have sought out Bai Qi so proactively. The group left the cave and under Ye Ge¡¯s guidance, headed towards the edge of Eden, quickly arriving at an Ice Field. The Ice Field covered a vast area. Bai Qi had noticed it when he came down from the floating island, but seeing it for himself was far more stunning. ¡°We¡¯re here.¡± Ye Ge stopped walking. He whispered a few words to a wandering Ice Soul, which then flew deep into the Ice Field. Not long after, a huge creature clad in icy armor emerged from within. Guardian of Ice ¨C King of the Ice Element ¨C Achilles. Standing beside Achilles was Yi Yu, who had left earlier. ¡°You¡¯re here.¡± Seeing Bai Qi and the others arrive, Yi Yu appeared to have anticipated it. He showed no surprise and looked at Achilles, saying, ¡°Guardian of Ice, we are indebted to you.¡± ¡°Not at all, it¡¯s time to open the Elemental World anyway.¡± Achilles shook his head, leaned down, and lightly tapped the ice surface. The ice surface shattered with a bang, revealing a door made of various colored minerals. As Achilles continuously infused energy into it, dazzling lights began to flash on the door, illuminating the sky of Eden. ¡°Elemental World? What is that?¡± Looking at the increasingly bright door before him, Bai Qi was somewhat puzzled. ¡°The Elemental World, it¡¯s said that during the Mythical Era, several element deities created it as a safe and stable habitat for elemental lives.¡± Tan Lang paused, then said: ¡°Unfortunately, since the end of the Mythical Era, the entrance to the Elemental World disappeared, leading to a drastic drop in the number of elemental creatures. It was not until the Guardian of Ice found an entrance that humans were able to enter the Elemental World and seek powerful elemental creatures for contracts.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly. First, it was Eden, now the Elemental World. The Federation sure had quite a few trump cards, no wonder the tribes had been hesitant to make any significant moves over the years. They really couldn¡¯t afford to provoke them. Finally, the door to the Elemental World completely turned into an energy entity, standing on the Ice Field. It also attracted a number of Beast Masters who had sensed the anomaly or had heard the news in advance. ¡°Today, the Elemental World is reopening. Each Beast Master present has a chance to communicate with the Elemental World. No matter what elemental creature is summoned, as long as it is willing, it can be taken away.¡± Achilles announced the rules without much emotion. Several Beast Masters rushed forward in anticipation to begin communication with the Elemental World. However, all they summoned were the most ordinary elemental creatures, which were not even as good as those waiting to be contracted in the cave. ¡°Bai Qi, why don¡¯t you give it a try?¡± Yi Yu asked, looking at Bai Qi. ¡°I¡¯ll continue to watch for now, there¡¯s no rush.¡± Bai Qi shrugged. Although the Elemental World sounded impressive, the ones summoned so far had been very ordinary. Who knew if it was like those gacha games, where the pool was filled with junk? He would wait until someone summoned a higher-grade bloodline. ¡°Is that so? Ye Ge, you go first.¡± Ye Ge nodded, walked straight to the entrance of the Elemental World, and placed his palm on it. Immediately, sparks flew and a giant flame bird appeared above Ye Ge¡¯s head. ¡°High-grade King, Flame Mausoleum Bird?¡± Chapter 415 - Chapter 415: Chapter 411: Riot at the Gate of Elements Chapter 415: Chapter 411: Riot at the Gate of Elements On seeing Ye Ge summon a high-stage monarch, the audience, who had originally shared Bai Qi¡¯s interest in the spectacle, exploded. ¡°There is actually a high-stage element King here?¡± ¡°The Elemental World¡­ turns out Dad wasn¡¯t joking, I made a profit, I¡¯m glad I didn¡¯t hurry to make a contract with the pet beast, I¡¯m going to be rich.¡± ¡°Hmph, as if you could necessarily summon a high-stage king, don¡¯t summon one of the weakest little flames.¡± ¡°You obviously didn¡¯t listen carefully to what the guardians said, they only said you could summon at will, they didn¡¯t say you had to make a contract.¡± ¡°23333¡­ I was stupid.¡± ¡­ Ye Ge was somewhat surprised that he was able to summon a high-stage monarch, but as an Elite from the Zero Team, he quickly reacted and immediately formed a contract with the Flame Mausoleum Bird. ¡°Ye Ge actually had a contract slot open?¡± Bai Qi was slightly surprised by this, Tan Lang nodded, saying: ¡°That¡¯s right, not only Ye Ge, we all saved our contract slots, just for the opportunity to come to Eden.¡± ¡°So that¡¯s possible¡­¡± Bai Qi suddenly understood, other than hastily contracting with Alpha, the other few beasts were almost all prepared in advance, and he thought everyone did the same. ¡°The higher the Beast Master Level, the stronger the Bloodline of the Pet Beast one can bear, and therefore one needs to be more careful in choosing.¡± Tan Lang explained: ¡°Looking at it, this time we have contacted the Fire Element World. Bai Qi, do you want to try?¡± ¡°Fire element huh¡­¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, as a conventional element, fire was indeed a good choice and the team could use an extra aggressive damage dealer. It¡¯s just that this choice method was too random, Bai Qi didn¡¯t want to verify his bad luck in public. As Bai Qi was contemplating, quite a few people had already communicated with the Fire Element World, and summoned Fire Element Creatures. Needless to say, the Elemental World surely lived up to its origins. The worst of the Fire Element Creatures that were summoned were high-grade Lords, but high-stage Monarchs like the Flame Mausoleum Bird were not seen again. ¡°Minister Yi, if the summoned Elemental Creature doesn¡¯t fit my liking, I¡¯m not obliged to form a contract, am I?¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, some of the Beast Masters who had successfully summoned Fire Elements all gave him disdainful looks. Who would have thought there were such rubbish Beast Masters these days? ¡°Of course, not a problem, after all, this is a two-way choice. Elemental Creatures also have the right to refuse a Beast Master¡¯s contract, and Beast Masters can also refuse.¡± Yi Yu nodded and said: ¡°But in general, an Elemental Creature that you can summon must be the most suitable for your needs, so you should be able to get what you want.¡± ¡°I see, now I understand.¡± After hearing Yi Yu¡¯s words, Bai Qi finally relaxed. He walked to the entrance of the Elemental World and poured his Spirit Power into it like the others. ¡°Captain, what kind of Fire Element do you think Bai Qi can summon?¡± Wang Chuan looked curiously at Bai Qi and couldn¡¯t help but ask Tan Lang who was beside him. ¡°Who knows, but with Bai Qi¡¯s current Spirit Power as a Six Stage Beast Master, I guess it could be a high-stage Monarch.¡± After pondering for a while, Tan Lang gave his opinion. ¡°High-stage Monarch? Ye Ge could summon such an abnormal creature because of his Elemental Bloodline. Can Bai Qi do the same?¡± Wang Chuan didn¡¯t want to believe it, but Tan Lang frowned slightly, saying: ¡°Bai Qi¡¯s Lord Creatures can defeat King Creatures. Can you?¡± ¡°Alright, just forget I said anything.¡± Ye Ge froze, immediately swallowing any further questions. He had been thinking of Bai Qi, this freak, as a normal person, which certainly was somewhat humiliating. But it seemed as if that fellow was taking too much time for the summoning. Could it be that the Elemental World was refusing to communicate with him? Compared to others, Bai Qi¡¯s summoning process was indeed abnormal. Most people summoned directly after injecting their Spirit Power, only Bai Qi was procrastinating and muttering something to himself. ¡°Low-stage Monarch Thunderbolt Fire? Too ugly, pass.¡± ¡°High-grade Lord Fire Floater? Too low-level, pass.¡± ¡°High-stage Monarch Fire Tyrant? Too bad tempered, but just barely acceptable.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Why is there not a single sufficiently excellent Element, how annoying.¡± After injecting Spirit Power, Bai Qi immediately sensed the presence of the Fire Element World and attracted a large number of Fire Element Creatures. However, although many Fire Elements came, their quality was mixed. ¡°Choosing like this is really inefficient. It would be good if I could contact other Elemental Worlds.¡± Bai Qi had been selecting for a long time, but still couldn¡¯t find a pet beast that met his requirements. He sighed helplessly, saying: ¡°Forget it, I¡¯ll just settle for the Fire Tyrant, after all, it¡¯s a high-stage Monarch.¡± [Name]: Fire Tyrant [Nature]: Fire [Bloodline Level]: High-stage Monarch [Introduction]: An Elemental Creature born out of fire, fully inherited the ruthlessness and power of fire. Once it becomes angry, it does not stop until it calms down itself. ¡­ The Fire Tyrant¡¯s output was unquestionably reliable, but its flawed personality might require Bai Qi to spend substantial time training it properly. ¡°Hasn¡¯t Bai Qi made his choice yet¡­?¡± Elsewhere, Wang Chuan was growing impatient and considering calling on Bai Qi to give up, when the entrance to the Elemental World suddenly lit up with a blinding light. ¡°Holy smokes, such a dazzling light! Bai Qi couldn¡¯t possibly be summoning an Emperor Element right now, could he?¡± Wang Chuan, his face full of surprise, and those spectators who were also waiting aimlessly, were all blown away. They didn¡¯t expect Bai Qi could stir up such a commotion. ¡°This lad does indeed know how to stir the pot. I sort of regret not taking part in the blessings now.¡± Achilles, watching Bai Qi being enveloped in a red light, suddenly said. ¡°As long as Eden and the Society can resume cooperation, wouldn¡¯t it be easy for the Guardians to bless again?¡± Yi Yu smiled. Just as he was about to press his advantage, Achilles suddenly changed his expression and blew a gust of Cold Wind towards Bai Qi. Sometime unknown, a second color suddenly illuminated what was originally a red glowing Elemental World Gate, followed by a third, a fourth¡­ In an instant, Bai Qi, who was still communicating with the Elemental World, was completely submerged in multicolored light. Seeing this, Yi Yu frowned slightly. Just as he was about to reach out to intervene, a strange glint flashed in his eye, causing him to freeze in place. By the time Yi Yu snapped out of it, the Elemental World gate had been completely sealed in frost. However, Bai Qi was nowhere to be found at the gate. ¡°What just happened? It seemed as though the entrance to the Elemental World swallowed Bai Qi?¡± ¡°No way, I suspect it was because Bai Qi was too indecisive. He was perhaps erased by the Guardian of Ice?¡± ¡°Wake up, kiddo. Bai Qi is currently the apple of the Society and Federation¡¯s eye. Why would the Guardian go out of his way to erase him?¡± ¡°It can¡¯t be that Bai Qi was summoned by the Elemental Creatures, could it?¡± ¡°emmm¡­ Yuan Fang, what do you think?¡± ¡­ ¡°Minister, what about Bai Qi¡­?¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s disappearance, Tan Lang and others were quite taken aback and quickly inquired of Yi Yu. However, before Yi Yu could respond, a red figure appeared in front of the entrance to the Elemental World. ¡°Achilles, what¡¯s going on?¡± Aleta looked at the Elemental World entrance, which had been completely sealed in ice, and slightly frowned. ¡°There was a disturbance at the Elemental World entrance, so I forcibly closed it.¡± Achilles said, ¡°Before the disturbance, that human boy named Bai Qi was summoning an Elemental Creature. It seems he was also swallowed by the Elemental World.¡± ¡°Swallowed by the Elemental World?¡± Aleta¡¯s expression changed suddenly. Losing such a talent would surely not sit well with that lunatic woman from the Society. No, they needed to quickly find that boy! If not, reconciliation between Eden and the Society would likely be impossible. ¡°There is no need for concern, Master Aleta; Bai Qi should be unharmed.¡± Just as Aleta was considering entering the Elemental World to find Bai Qi, Yi Yu suddenly spoke. A crow stood on his shoulder, appearing from who knows where. ¡°Yi Yu, have you already performed the divination?¡± Aleta looked at Yi Yu and said, ¡°Even what happens inside the Elemental World is within your scope of prediction? Are you becoming a legend?¡± ¡°Not quite yet, but after this situation is resolved, I should be close.¡± A rune mark lit up on Yi Yu¡¯s forehead, and the Tarot Crow quickly spewed out a purple light that slowly gathered into three cards in mid-air. Yi Yu closed his eyes and thought for a moment, then chose to flip one of the cards. A blurry image immediately appeared on the tarot card. It was a world enveloped in flames, and through the flames, one could vaguely see Bai Qi and his five pets. The man and his five pets seemed to have discovered something extraordinary. They stared blankly ahead, but the image was too blurry to ascertain what they were looking at. ¡°Rest assured, Bai Qi is alright.¡± Maintaining this kind of tarot card was not easy for Yi Yu. Having confirmed Bai Qi¡¯s survival, he let go of the card, then collapsed on the ground, gasping heavily. Seeing him in this state, his teammates, Tan Lang and others, did not rush to support him; on the contrary, they distanced themselves from him. Even Achilles and Aleta subtly moved a bit away. Such accurate fortunetelling was not without its price. At this point, Yi Yu could essentially be considered a magnet for misfortune. ¡°Even though your predictor accuracy isn¡¯t low, it¡¯s better to be safe. I will go to the Fire Element World to check. Regarding the Society¡¯s handling¡­ I¡¯ll trouble you. ¡± After a moment of silence, Aleta still decided to venture into the Elemental World for rescue. Yi Yu did not object, merely nodded in understanding, then turned to Tan Lang. ¡°Tan Lang, prepare the interrogation room for me.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Tan Lang received the order and ran in the direction of the Starry Sky Gate immediately. Someone else is about to be in trouble¡­ Chapter 416 - Chapter 416: Chapter 412: Entering the Elemental World by Mistake Chapter 416: Chapter 412: Entering the Elemental World by Mistake The Fire Element Realm. The intense heat of the flames quickly brought Bai Qi back to his senses, interrupting Alpha and the others¡¯ hatching and summoning them directly to his side. Arwoo! Arwoo! (This place is scorching! Why are you here in a volcano, human!) Scarcely did Beta land when the high temperature beneath his feet made him hop up. Bai Qi, too unbothered to explain to Beta, immediately pulled Gamma over himself, transforming it into a protective suit that insulated him from the high external temperature. Cackle cackle. (Boss, where are we? Is this some sort of trial?) Inspecting their location, Alpha took in the sight of a world entirely composed of flames, promtply gripping the Sword of Retributive Karma in his hand. ¡°This isn¡¯t a trial. If nothing unexpected occurs, this place should be the Fire Element Realm.¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly. He had only been complaining about how troublesome it was to choose outside when the Element Gate directly tossed him in. Such a considerate door truly gave him a headache. He took a look around, but couldn¡¯t locate the entrance. Clearly, he was randomly dumped somewhere within the Elemental World. ¡°Beta, can you try locating the exit?¡± Arwoo! Arwoo! (It¡¯s so hot here, I don¡¯t want to move¡­) With an entirely dispirited look, Beta stuck out his tongue, wanting to find a place to lay down but was unable to until Schuck encased him in Etherium Liquid Gold, alleviating the heat somewhat. ¡°Boss, should I go and reconnoiter?¡± Shrouded by Sun Wheel, Bug Grass was rather well adapted to the environment of the Fire Element Realm and took the initiative to volunteer to investigate the situation. ¡°Don¡¯t wander off yet, who knows what sorts of odd things are out here.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s have Nicholas try to find the exit¡­ Wait, where is Nicholas?¡± Blurb blurb. (Probably still in the mess hall.) Bai Qi: ¡°¡­¡± Really, what¡¯s the point of having Nicholas as a bodyguard when he¡¯s nowhere to be found when trouble arises? ¡°Too bad, if Cowskin Snake were here, we could have it scout ahead.¡± Bai Qi sighed, planning to throw Nicholas into his own secret realm next time. If not, hiring a Legendary bodyguard would prove more useful. Boom! At that moment, a ball of flame not far from Bai Qi exploded, revealing an infant-sized fire elemental creature. Unlike the peculiar pets of the outside world, the strength of elemental creatures was judged crudely by two words. Size. Elemental creatures, being energy bodies, grew larger the stronger they were. Conversely, the weaker they were, the smaller they became. Like the tiny flame in front of Bai Qi, which was barely newborn, there was virtually no hunting value. ¡°Well, since we¡¯re here, might as well take a good look around.¡± Bai Qi stretched languidly. After ensuring his Gamma suit was functioning properly, he hopped onto Delta and picked an arbitrary direction, thus commencing his exploration of the Fire Element Realm. ¡­ Six Tower. ¡°Alright, I got it.¡± Zhao Futu¡¯s expression was somber as he slowly put down the phone. ¡°Chairman, what happened?¡± Puzzled, Luo Xiang looked at Zhao Futu and asked. ¡°Bai Qi accidentally entered the Elemental Realm in Eden, his whereabouts are unknown.¡± ¡°He went into the Elemental Realm? That guy really knows how to stir up trouble.¡± Upon hearing this, Luo Xiang couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, saying, ¡°I¡¯m starting to worry for Eden. Right now, the gate to the Elemental Realm is only available there. Let¡¯s hope Bai Qi doesn¡¯t damage it.¡± ¡°You really have a lot of faith in Bai Qi.¡± Seeing Luo Xiang in such a state, Zhao Futu couldn¡¯t help but feel exasperated, ¡°That place, the Elemental Realm, even a Legend might not be able to make it out safely. Where do you get this confidence from?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not confident, I just believe that the Thirteenth Bureau isn¡¯t that stupid,¡± Luo Xiang shrugged, ¡°Sure, I don¡¯t like Yi Yu, but his talent really is extraordinary. If Bai Qi were in danger, don¡¯t you think he would react?¡± Zhao Futu remained silent for a while before saying, ¡°Yi Yu¡¯s time-based talent is indeed special, but all predictive abilities have a margin of error. Should an accident occur, the loss could be great.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry Chairman, disasters last a thousand years, but have you ever seen a Breaking the Void talent user die in a secret realm?¡± Luo Xiang waved his hand nonchalantly, ¡°Also, you even arranged for that Legendary Giant Dragon to be Bai Qi¡¯s bodyguard, with it there, nothing can go wrong.¡± ¡°Before the incident, that Green Dragon was not with Bai Qi.¡± Luo Xiang: ¡°¡­¡± Zhao Futu massaged his temples and said, ¡°Master Aleta has already entered the Elemental Realm to search for Bai Qi. We can¡¯t just sit and do nothing. We might have to bother Old Lady Fan.¡± ¡°Cough cough¡­ I truly advise against this, Mr. President. If you let Old Lady Fan and Master Aleta meet, the chances of Bai Qi dying prematurely may increase.¡± Luo Xiang shook his head, saying, ¡°Because of the time constraints, I might as well go first.¡± Zhao Futu fell silent upon hearing this, then after a long while, he finally spoke, ¡°I guess we have no other choice. However, you just got promoted to Legend status, you should be careful.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve already gotten used to it for half a month now, that¡¯s enough.¡± Luo Xiang waved to Zhao Futu, the seven Rune Marks on the back of his hand had already intertwined and connected, forming a complex Array. Legendary Beast Master. ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll leave first. Please inform Bai Chuanqi as well, Mr. President.¡± Luo Xiang summoned his North Eagle, and without waiting for Zhao Futu¡¯s response, he immediately flew into the sky. ¡°These two guys, they¡¯re really cut from the same mold, both love to make things happen.¡± Zhao Futu sighed, hesitated for a moment, then finally dialed Bai Heguang¡¯s telephone number. ¡­ The Fire Element World. Bai Qi sat leisurely inside the dome formed by Divine Blessing, eating food stored in his sanctuary while watching several pets battle. The size of the Fire Element World was far beyond Bai Qi¡¯s estimation, and the terrifying heat had directly severed Schuck¡¯s reconnaissance machine. Even Beta¡¯s Insight into Everything couldn¡¯t survey too far a distance. However, the rich minerals in the Fire Element World greatly satisfied Bai Qi. Whenever he saw high-quality ores, Bai Qi would unhesitatingly mine them. Since he was already here, he might as well bring back some specialties. ¡°Beta, haven¡¯t you found an exit yet?¡± Bai Qi patted the listless Beta beside him, asking. Awoo awoo¡­ (It¡¯s too hot here, I don¡¯t have the energy¡­) Beta moved a bit closer to the cooling fan created by Schuck, a flicker of nostalgia flashed in his eyes.Awoo awoo. (Suddenly, I miss the old days when Stinky Bones had ice-based skills.) ¡°It¡¯s rare to hear you say something useful.¡± Bai Qi nodded repeatedly at his words, ever since Alpha¡¯s Withering Power had turned into the Power of Death, Alpha had lost his ice-based abilities. If he had to say, the Power of Death did bring a cooling effect, but Bai Qi had no intention of chilling out at the moment, so he didn¡¯t touch it. ¡°Why didn¡¯t it throw me into the Water Element World instead? Or the Wind Element World is fine too.¡± Bai Qi once again increased the power of the cooling fan, but it still couldn¡¯t stop the sweat from continually dripping from his body. ¡°Let¡¯s move, we can¡¯t stay here any longer.¡± Bai Qi wiped the sweat from his face and signaled to the pets to move. Boom! However, at this moment, the ground under Bai Qi¡¯s feet suddenly exploded. Gamma was quick to react, immediately enveloping Bai Qi, ensuring that Bai Qi was not injured. Grrr¡­ (Boss, keep your distance, a big one is coming.) Alpha instantly appeared in front of Bai Qi, looking at the gigantic fire creature slowly emerging from the earth, a burning desire for battle flamed in his eyes. What had ambushed Bai Qi and his group from beneath the ground was none other than the Fire Tyrant. Only, the one Bai Qi had encountered through the Element Gate was still a cub, whereas the one in front of them had clearly been in existence for a very long time. ¡°Based on initial energy fluctuation estimations, this Fire Tyrant should be at the Six Stage.¡± Schuck quickly determined the level of the Fire Tyrant, and without hesitation, mounted the Mechanical Lord, precisely sniping several fire elements that wanted to come out with the Fire Tyrant. ¡°Beast Master, I suggest you leave immediately. It appears that a large number of fire elements are assembling toward us.¡± Bai Qi nodded, the Fire Element World was extremely old, given the high-grade King Fire Tyrant, it would be effortlessly simple to summon some fire element minions. Roar! The Fire Tyrant was worth its name. Before completely emerging from the ground, it attacked Bai Qi first. Like a beast, it swiped its claws forcefully, and a massive fireball formed in the air, charging straight at Bai Qi. Seeing this, Alpha teleported instantly in front of the fireball, gently swung the Sword of Retributive Karma, and directly split the fireball in half. The Fire Tyrant roared again in fury. It swiped its claws continuously, and a meteor shower of fireballs suddenly formed in the sky, hurtling toward Bai Qi. It felt like a fiery rain was falling in the Fire World. In the Fire Element World, the Fire Tyrant¡¯s energy was virtually inexhaustible, and the speed at which it used skills was incomparable to anywhere else. Alpha was fast, but he could not break all the fireballs. Kaboom! (Gamma, help too!) Watching the increasingly closer meteor shower, Gamma immediately split out a clone to protect Bai Qi, then fluttered its little wings and flew up. Holy Light and Evil Power flashed on its body as its shape gradually elongated to form a fusion of holy and devil forms. Subsequently, Gamma split again, one half took the shape of an angel, and the other half took the shape of a demon. Both exerted their respective energy fields and met the rain of fireballs head-on. Caught in the conflicting energy fields, these fireballs disintegrated instantly, reducing to the most primitive fire energy. Before it could dissipate, it was immediately absorbed by Gamma¡¯s Bloodsucking Aura. For Gamma, who could absorb all sorts of energy, this Fire Element World was indeed a paradise! Chapter 417 - Chapter 417: Chapter 413: Gamma, Spit it Out! Chapter 417: Chapter 413: Gamma, Spit it Out! ¡°Now that I think about it, Gamma¡¯s elemental resistance proficiency has been maxed out for quite a while. It¡¯s a good time to grind a bit here,¡± Watching as Gamma easily blocked the Fire Tyrant¡¯s attack, Bai Qi gave a slight nod of approval. He promptly signaled for Alpha and Gamma to switch tasks. Gabble Gabble? (Boss, are we not retreating?) ¡°From the look of Gamma, we don¡¯t need to¡ª for now.¡± Bai Qi gestured to the fire elements that were weakening from the Bloodsucking Aura and began to relax. He morphed Gamma¡¯s split body into a lounging chair, settling into it comfortably to enjoy the spectacle. Alpha also noticed Gamma¡¯s advantage against these elemental creatures but, he continued to stand by Bai Qi¡¯s side, vigilantly sweeping the surroundings. After all, they weren¡¯t in familiar territory¡ªfor now¡ª caution was a must. On the other side, the Fire Tyrant, detecting the threat Gamma posed, burrowed out from underground with a forceful claw swipe. Two columns of fire rose from the ground, directly enveloping Gamma. As a high level Elemental King, the Fire Tyrant¡¯s control of the fire element could not be matched by any other creature. This powerful fire column was essentially instant, leaving no chance for Gamma to dodge. Kapow kapow~ (Nice and toasty~ Master, do you want to contract it?) ¡°Binding a contract with a six-stage king directly, I¡¯d explode.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand, saying, ¡°Besides, that creature has a bad temper. I¡¯ll pass. It doesn¡¯t matter, we¡¯re already in the Elemental World¡ªit¡¯s better to take our time and choose.¡± Awoooo awoooo! (Human, you finally have a smidgen of this old dog¡¯s wisdom!) Beta nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, contracting such a large creature would result in him being cooked, Declined! Kapow kapow. (Can Gamma eat it then?) ¡°Gamma, where¡¯d you learn such savage language¡­¡± Seeing Gamma¡¯s undisguised desire for the Fire Tyrant, Bai Qi covered his face, sighed, and looking at the elephant-and-ant size difference between the Fire Tyrant and Gamma, couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Gamma, are you sure you can eat it?¡± Kapow kapow! (Gamma feels hungry, should be able to eat.) While speaking, Gamma seemed to prove his truthfulness¡ª the Angel and Demon bodies simultaneously surged. Suddenly, it swallowed the fire column in a single gulp. ¡°Feels like we¡¯re still dealing with the after-effects of the Evil Energy Snake Statue, huh.¡± Seeing Gamma¡¯s behavior, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but scratch his head, feeling somewhat worried. Even though Gamma could eat, he¡¯d kept to a regular meal schedule. But now he seemed keen on eating a six-stage king. How would he feed it¡­ Roar! The Fire Tyrant experienced Gamma¡¯s provocation and his rage was once again ignited. His body increased sizably, looking down at Gamma as if he were an ant. However, at this moment, Gamma was utterly attracted by the strong energy aura emanating from the Fire Tyrant and had no idea what fear was. The Angel and Demon split bodies, flapped their wings and charged toward the Fire Tyrant. Owing to having consumed the energy of the Judgement Angel, the angel¡¯s split body was as fast as a thunderbolt, far surpassing the demon split body in speed, and instantly arrived in front of the Fire Tyrant. Kapow kapow. (Gamma¡¯s going to begin.) Gamma looked at the solid energy body in front of him, no longer restraining his desire, and with a flash of thunder in his hand, he bombarded the Fire Tyrant with a cluster of flames, then swallowed them. The rich fire element collided violently inside the Angel split body, turning the Diamond Body of the Angel red. Yet, it couldn¡¯t break Gamma¡¯s body, and finally was overshadowed by the Holy Light. But the Fire Tyrant also seized the moment Gamma was digesting, and smacked him violently, intending to squash Gamma. Upon seeing this, Gamma, however, had no intention of avoiding and instead faced it head-on. Splat! A crisp sound echoed as the Angel split body was hit directly by the Fire Tyrant. A smirk spread across the Fire Tyrant¡¯s face as he prepared to switch targets. He suddenly realized something was wrong and hurriedly looked at his claws. His lava-like claws were full of holes. Through these holes, he could vaguely see beams of Holy Light shooting out and countless thunderbolts crawling along the fiery claws towards the Fire Tyrant¡¯s body. With the robust defense ability of the Schizonepeta Body, in addition to Elemental Resistance and Physical Resistance, that earlier strike hardly caused Gamma any damage. In contrast, because of the Schizonepeta Body¡¯s ability to reflect damage, the Fire Tyrant sustained considerable damage. Hurt the enemy for a hundred, harm yourself for eight thousand. The Fire Tyrant¡¯s technique was somewhat akin to the Beast Control version of the Seven-Injury Fist. However, the Fire Tyrant seemed to have realized this point, swiftly inhaled, and the surrounding flames instantly receded, filling up the hollows in his forearm. Yet, the Fire Tyrant did not rashly attack again, but instead flung Gamma into the sky and opened his mouth wide to spit out a highly condensed fireball, aiming to spray the Angel split body. All an elemental creature needed to do to rapidly repair itself was to absorb energy from its surroundings without any harm to its core. Here, in the Fire Element World, the Fire Tyrant wasn¡¯t afraid of a battle of attrition. Just at that moment, the Fire Tyrant¡¯s body violently shook, and the fireball was deflected, flying toward the sky after brushing by Gamma. The one who attacked wasn¡¯t anyone else, it was the Demon split body who had been a step slower than the Angel split body. At this moment, the demon avatar was burning in a green evil energy flame, undeterred by the terrifying fire that engulfed the Fire Tyrant, and even eroding him instead. Compared to the angel avatar¡¯s lightning-fast speed, the demon avatar clearly had an advantage in power, using a simple, raw combination of punches that made the Fire Tyrant shake. However, what infuriated the Fire Tyrant the most was that the demon avatar acted like a wild beast, tearing off a chunk of energy from him and swallowing it whole. For elemental creatures like the Fire Tyrant, the size of their body directly affected the amount of their energy. After suffering from two consecutive attacks, the Fire Tyrant¡¯s rage reached its peak. In an instant, flames surged over the Fire Tyrant¡¯s body, a complex fire array appeared beneath the Gamma demon avatar, then a blast of energy exploded, swallowing the demon avatar. Not only that, similar arrays also appeared in the sky, relentlessly pursuing the angel avatar. [Skill Name]: Magma Grimoire [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Introduction]: Only elemental creatures can use this talent. It can maximize the explosive power of fire. ¡­ ¡°I didn¡¯t expect this big dumb guy to be capable of using such precise skills.¡± Watching the Fire Tyrant meticulously controlling the Magma Grimoire to relentlessly chase the angel avatar, Bai Qi was a bit surprised. ¡°Schuck, do you have a record of that array? We should see if we can recreate it later.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already started recording, but it will take some time.¡± Schuck set up a bunch of recording devices, tracking the array that flashed across the sky. Meanwhile, the screen next to him was slowly restoring the Magma Grimoire. As the most specialized researcher in the team, Schuck would not miss any potentially useful knowledge. ¡°Boss, is Lord Gamma okay?¡± Insect Grass looked worriedly at the angel avatar being somewhat hounded by the Magma Grimoire and the demon avatar standing foolishly on the spot being bombarded by it. ¡°Stay calm, they¡¯re just avatars after all.¡± Bai Qi slapped the on the green lounge chair underneath, revealing a pair of eyes, which were Gamma¡¯s. Although confident in his combat power, Gamma had kept his main body by Bai Qi¡¯s side for safety, allotting ninety-nine percent of his energy to the angel and demon avatars. Ka-Pup Ka-Pup. (Master, Gamma really likes this place. There¡¯s inexhaustible energy everywhere.) Gamma was wholeheartedly absorbing energy in the Fire Element realm, replenishing his expended energy, his eyes full of happiness. ¡°Don¡¯t just focus on eating. Finish off that big guy first.¡± Bai Qi clapped Gamma, who immediately understood. Both avatars in the distance also started to move. Roar!!! A roar came from the demon avatar. The evil energy flame exploded, turning the ground into green. The Fire Tyrant¡¯s Magma Grimoire could no longer gather. The flames dissipated, revealing the demon avatar¡¯s gigantic jade body. It was full of cracks, but they were being repaired at a rate visibly noticeable to the eye. Seeing the demon avatar actually withstand his Magma Grimoire, the Fire Tyrant, filled with doubts, attacked the demon avatar again. No matter how much of a fighter it seemed, it was still just an ant, incapable of withstanding him. Bang! A loud noise sounded, and the ground under the Fire Tyrant¡¯s giant claw sank heavily, but he was frozen mid-air and was being slightly pushed back. The demon avatar had actually managed to withstand the Fire Tyrant¡¯s strike. Taking advantage of the Fire Tyrant¡¯s distraction, the demon avatar attacked again. Its already massive body swiftly inflated, successfully pushing the Fire Tyrant back. Seeing this, the Fire Tyrant felt a sense of danger for the first time. He tried to retaliate, but the demon avatar had already grasped both of his arms. Under the fiery red sky, a red and a green giants began a wrestling match. However, Gamma obviously had no intention of prolonging the struggle with the Fire Tyrant. While the demon avatar was wrestling with the Fire Tyrant, the angel avatar also launched an attack. Because of the Fire Tyrant¡¯s distraction, the angel avatar finally had the time to prepare an attack. The intense power of holy light gradually started to gather above the angel avatar¡¯s head under his control. Rumbleee! Accompanied by a loud noise, the bright holy light appeared in the sky, illuminating half of the sky, while white lightning bolts fell from heaven, mercilessly pouring down on the Fire Tyrant. The Holy Storm was released at full force, turning into a thundering prison that completely engulfed the Fire Tyrant. Not only that, the doomsday of the demon avatar completely eroded the hundreds of meters of land surrounding the Fire Tyrant, cutting off the Fire Tyrant¡¯s energy supply at the root. The two great fields, above and below, completely isolated the Fire Tyrant from the Fire Element World, grinding away at a once grand six-stage King till nothing was left. Finally, the flames on the Fire Tyrant¡¯s body completely disappeared, leaving just a stone flashing with red light floating in the air. ¡°Is that¡­ an elemental core?¡± As Bai Qi saw this, his eyes widened, he immediately tried to stop Gamma, but Gamma was a step ahead, swallowing the Elemental Core in one gulp. ¡°Gamma, spit it out immediately! That thing could replace a hundred meals for you!¡± Chapter 418 - Chapter 418: Chapter 414: Chronicles of Escaping from the Elemental World Chapter 418: Chapter 414: Chronicles of Escaping from the Elemental World Kappa? (Master, didn¡¯t you promise Gamma could eat him?) Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Gamma seemed a bit wronged. He looked at Bai Qi with his big eyes full of pity, and Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel a surge of intense guilt. ¡°Ahem, well, Gamma, if you eat him now, you¡¯ll only be full once. But if you sell him, you can be full many times over. You understand the difference between being full once and being full for every meal, right?¡± Kappa? (Not really.) Gamma shook his head, clearly reluctant, but still obediently spit out the Fire Tyrant¡¯s Elemental Core. Crack. Then, the moment the Elemental Core hit the ground, it shattered to pieces. A burst of red energy emerged from it, burrowed into the ground and disappeared. All that remained were fragments of the core. Kappa! (Master, Gamma didn¡¯t do it on purpose!) Seeing his inadvertent destruction of the Elemental Core, Gamma became somewhat flustered. ¡°It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s not your fault.¡± Bai Qi picked up a fragment. Information about the fragment popped up in his mind. [Material Name]: Fire Elemental Core (Broken) [Material Level]: Epic [Material Description]: The core of a Fire Element King. Due to being broken, the energy remaining is only a fraction, greatly reducing its quality. [Material Effect]: Flame Enhancement (??%), Magma Impact (??%) ¡­ ¡°Such a pity, if it hadn¡¯t broken, it might have even reached the Mythical level.¡± Bai Qi expressed slight regret as Schuck, after scanning the broken core, promptly advised, ¡°The core¡¯s energy is still being lost, you¡¯d better use it quickly.¡± ¡°Still being lost?¡± Surprised, Bai Qi was about to let Gamma eat up the broken core when an idea suddenly struck him. He interrupted the incubation of the Fire Armor Swordsman, summoned it, and flung the Fire Element Core fragments right towards it. ¡°Almost forgot about this. Even if it¡¯s a fragment of a core from the Fire Element King, it should still be enough for evolution to a Lord.¡± The Fire Armor Swordsman caught the Elemental Core fragment, and Bai Qi immediately activated the Diamond Egg to encapsulate it. Kappa¡­ (That was Gamma¡¯s food¡­) ¡°Don¡¯t worry, are there any shortage of Elemental Cores in the Fire Element World? We¡¯ll find more later.¡± Bai Qi patted Gamma¡¯s head. Initially, he was concerned about their survival here. Unexpectedly, he found Gamma could defeat a High Level Six Stage King so easily. The situation was quickly turning in their favor. The Fire Element World? More like a large Elemental Core extraction site! We hit the jackpot; we won¡¯t have to worry about lacking materials for the rest of our lives! ¡°Beast Master, I suggest you get a grip.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s excitement, Jerry ruthlessly broke his illusion. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, the souls of the Fire Elementals who die here will return to the Fire Element World, and the Elemental Cores will break up like just now.¡± With his dark golden eyes scanning the surroundings, Jerry added, ¡°Also, I suggest you start running.¡± ¡°Running?¡± Surprised at Jerry¡¯s suggestion, Bai Qi suddenly saw the ground in the distance violently split open. A gigantic claw, as big as a Fierce Dragon Beast¡¯s, extended from underground, slamming heavily onto the earth. ¡°Holy shit, we got to run!¡± Seeing the gigantic claw emerging from underground, Bai Qi¡¯s mind flashed back to the massive serpent they encountered in the Sun Secret Realm. Why again this plot of provoking a minor enemy only to attract the major one! Are you not bored of it? Despite his complaints, Bai Qi was incredibly quick to retract the Diamond Egg, mounted Delta, which was prepared to initiate Void Echo and ready to teleport. Boom! The moment Gamma was about to enter the Void, another giant claw suddenly slammed down. A horrifying wave of heat swept over them, causing spatial ripples that interfered with Delta and the Void¡¯s Resonance. ¡°Damn, we triggered a tough one.¡± Bai Qi felt a chill run down his spine. Seeing the terrifying creature emerging from the ground, he gritted his teeth, decisively called all his other pets back into the Beast Control Space, leaving only Gamma and Delta outside. The more creatures carried, the harder it is for Delta to resonate with the Void. Now, of course, the fewer the better. ¡°Gamma, protect us. Delta, focus on preparing to teleport.¡± Kappa! (Leave it to Gamma!) Blup! (No problem!) All the pets nodded. Gamma immediately transformed into a layer of thin armor, enclosing Bai Qi and Delta while Delta took a step forward, swiftly dashing into the distance while accelerating its Void Resonance. However, it was apparent Bai Qi had angered the flame creature. Despite not fully emerging from the ground, it launched attacks at Bai Qi. Every slap from it created significant shock waves. Luckily, Gamma defended with all its might, the shockwaves did not influence Delta again. Instead, they acted as a boost, pushing Delta to fly further. Seeing this, it seemed the flame monster was provoked. It forced itself out from the ground, revealing its gigantic head that was as large as a mountain, while a terrifying aura rushed towards Bai Qi¡¯s soul. In an instant, Bai Qi felt as if he was in the middle of a sea of flames. The horrifying temperature seemed ready to incinerate his soul, temporarily freezing his thought process. Buzz, buzz, buzz¡­ At this moment, the Evolution Egg began to shake violently, snapping Bai Qi and his pets back to reality. Delta managed to enter the Void Resonance State in an instant. Whoosh~ The space twisted and distorted, and a person with two pets disappeared on the spot. Then, a terrifying flame monster emerged from the ground and stared at the direction where Bai Qi disappeared, roaring in rage at the sky. The Fire Element World began to boil. ¡­ Somewhere unknown in the Fire Element World. A ripple of energy parted the raging flames, and an ancestral beast wrapped in green jelly fell down, panting heavily on the ground. ¡°Gamma, Delta, are you guys okay?¡± Bai Qi quickly asked, anxiously looking at his twin pets. Gulp, gulp. (Gamma is okay, the energy here is so rich, Gamma can recover quickly.) Gamma shook its head, then extended a tentacle to Delta, beginning to replenish the energy Delta had exhausted. To ensure safety, Delta had almost depleted its energy during the teleportation, which brought them the maximum distance away from the monster. Although they succeeded in getting some distance, Delta¡¯s energy was now largely consumed. ¡°I¡¯m glad you¡¯re here, Gamma. You¡¯re like a portable charger, without you, we¡¯d be doomed.¡± Seeing Delta gradually recovering with Gamma¡¯s help, Bai Qi was full of gratitude. ¡°That creature was way too powerful though, it felt stronger than several Guardians!¡± Bai Qi looked towards the direction where flames were erupting in the distance, his eyes still filled with residual fear, his initial thoughts of taking a vacation in the Fire Element World completely gone. This was no vacation, but pure suffering. ¡°For safety¡¯s sake, we should get further away.¡± Having checked on Delta¡¯s condition, Bai Qi once again prepared to retreat. Boom, boom, boom! The ground in front of Bai Qi suddenly exploded, dozens of gruesome flame elements crawled out from the ground and attacked Bai Qi without any warning. ¡°Damn, have they already caught up?¡± Bai Qi saw this and his eyes twitched. He immediately ordered Delta to keep teleporting. However, just as Delta emerged from the void, more flame elements popped up, launching an attack on them. ¡°Being on the enemy¡¯s turf is a bit difficult¡­¡± Bai Qi gave a bitter smile upon seeing this, and observing the both Gamma and Delta getting a bit tired inspite of Gamma supplying energy, he quickly summoned the Alpha and Beta pets. ¡°Alpha, clear the way in front. Beta, find us the way out. Gamma, protect me. Keep an eye out for any leaks, Bug Weed. As for Delta, you go rest for a bit and be ready to teleport.¡± (Got it!) Without wasting any words, each pet quickly moved to their respective positions and started to advance into the distance. The great escape from the Fire Element World began! ¡­ Eden. Aleta crawled out of the Element Gate, looking aggravated. Burn marks were faintly visible on her red clothes. ¡°Aleta, did you find that kid?¡± Eternal Night Blood Emperor, who had a favorable impression of Bai Qi, immediately came up to ask. ¡°No, I encountered a Demi-God Flame Demon as soon as I entered. After a fight, I decided to retreat.¡± Aleta shook her head, saying: ¡°The Fire Element World has erupted in chaos, the odds for Bai Qi are bad.¡± Hearing Aleta¡¯s words, the Eternal Night Blood Emperor¡¯s face also turned ugly. ¡°So we¡¯re going to get beaten up again.¡± ¡°Bai Qi is in trouble? Then this dragon must go too!¡± Listening to their conversation, Nicholas immediately charged toward the Element Gate. He was originally here to protect Bai Qi, but now Bai Qi had entered the Fire Element World alone, his fate unknown. Nicholas was extremely distressed. ¡°Don¡¯t hurry, that human won¡¯t die.¡± The Cowskin Snake flicked its tail nonchalantly, speaking with confidence. ¡°Oh? You know about Bai Qi¡¯s situation?¡± Hearing the Cowskin Snake¡¯s words, Nicholas¡¯ eyes immediately lit up, and ignoring the snake¡¯s attitude, he moved closer. The Cowskin Snake yawned and said, ¡°I¡¯m just guessing.¡± ¡°Is this the time to joke?!¡± Furious at the Cowskin Snake¡¯s words, Nicholas immediately grabbed it, intent on taking it into the Elemental World. ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, the Association just called.¡± Just then, Yi Yu ran towards them, holding a phone, waving it at Nicholas. ¡°The Association? Are they demanding accountability from Eden?¡± Aleta frowned slightly, already beginning to think of the aftermath. ¡°No, the Association has found Bai Qi, and he is safe and sound.¡± ¡°Really, you aren¡¯t pulling this dragon¡¯s leg? Where is he now?¡± Nicholas immediately let out a sigh of relief upon hearing this, and hastily asked Yi Yu. Seeing Nicholas¡¯s anxious state, Yi Yu nodded, saying, ¡°This was President Qin who contacted me himself. Bai Qi is safe now, as for his location¡­¡± ¡°He is in Gusu City.¡± Chapter 419 - Chapter 419: Chapter 415: Are you sure this thing is a Mythical Species? Chapter 419: Chapter 415: Are you sure this thing is a Mythical Species? Fire Element World. With one man and his five pets running for their lives, the fire elements attacking them finally started to dwindle. ¡°Phew¡­ I thought we were toast back there.¡± Bai Qi wiped the sweat off his forehead and looked at his equally weary pets, asking, ¡°Beta, are you sure there¡¯s no exit in sight?¡± Awooo awoo! (Quit nagging, I¡¯m doing my best to find it!) Beta¡¯s vertical pupils flickered with gold light as he scolded Bai Qi without hesitation before continuing his focused search for an exit. With the threat of death looming, Beta wasn¡¯t in the mood to fool around any longer. ¡°Okay, at this rate, if we don¡¯t die of hunger, the heat will get us first.¡± Looking around at the seemingly infinite world, Bai Qi sighed. The Fire Element World truly lived up to its name; based on feedback from his pets, hardly any elements other than fire could be found here. If it wasn¡¯t for Bai Qi¡¯s advancement to the sixth rank and robust constitution, along with Gamma¡¯s protection, they would have been cooked alive a while back. ¡°Damn it, I am the Guardian of Ice, why did I end up in Fire Element World?¡± Bai Qi cursed under his breath, looking at the cold wind within the Ice Field Mystery with a hint of envy. Just as Tan Lang had explained, the Fire Element World was only a vast mysterious world created by mythical creatures so Bai Qi would at most take some things from here or let his pets come and go as they please. But as the master of the mysterious world, he was absolutely unable to exit from here. ¡°When this is over, I¡¯m definitely going to Ice Field Mystery for a vacation!¡± Awooo awoo! (I agree!) Beta stuck his tongue out and increased the power of his cooling fan yet again but still couldn¡¯t dissipate the seemingly omnipresent heat. The Fire Element World was simply too hot¡­ Hooo~ Suddenly, Beta felt a familiar breeze pass by, and his drooping head sprang upright as he started sniffing the ground excitedly after inspecting his surroundings. ¡°What happened? Are there enemies around?¡± Bai Qi quickly alerted Alpha and the rest of the creatures to prepare for battle. They didn¡¯t understand the communication method of fire elements, they were attacked by fire elements everywhere they went, and even though it was temporarily safer now, they didn¡¯t know where the next fire elements would pop up from. Awooo awoo! (I think I just felt a cool breeze!) ¡°Cool breeze? Are you delirious from the heat, seeing things that are not there?¡± Bai Qi glanced at his handheld fan, giving it a shake before carelessly tossing it aside. Perhaps it was due to their deep intrusion into the Fire Element World but the fan couldn¡¯t compete with the heat, it blew cool air but by the time it reached Bai Qi, the breeze had transformed into hot air. ¡°Never mind, time cools all¡­ oh my goodness, it really is a cool breeze!¡± Just as Bai Qi began to console himself, he suddenly felt a chill on his face. Crrr crrr. (Boss, I think there is really a cool breeze coming from up ahead.) Alpha carefully sensed it and also noticed a coolness in the air, which made Beta more excited and caused it to break into a run. ¡°Delta, keep up!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up and he immediately coaxed Delta to follow. It might have been an illusion but after running for a while, Bai Qi felt the surrounding temperature significantly decrease, it was still hotter than what a normal person could endure but it was a definite improvement. ¡°I remember the Four Great Elemental Realms are interconnected, could this be the boundary of the Fire Element World?¡± Observing the weakening flames around him, Bai Qi started to speculate before noticing Beta returning with something in its mouth. Awooo awoo! (Hey human, I found an ice cream. Let¡¯s eat it!) ¡°Ice cream?¡± Bai Qi was surprised and followed Beta¡¯s pointer to its mouth. From the round body, a chill was constantly radiating, a pair of round eyes on the snowy face stared curiously at Bai Qi and the others, the ice flowers on its cheeks quivered with each breath. ¡°Is this, a Snow Doll?!¡± Bai Qi was taken aback, and spoke with uncertainty. ¡°Judging by the appearance, there¡¯s a 99% probability that this is an elite level elemental creature called the Snow Doll.¡± Schuck scanned the Snow Doll and quickly gave his assessment. ¡°I know this is a Snow Doll, but could you please explain to me why there¡¯s one wandering around the Fire Element World?¡± Bai Qi patted his head and rubbed his eyes, after confirming that the heat hadn¡¯t given him hallucinations, he cautiously approached. Hoo hoo? The Snow Doll seemed just as curious about Bai Qi, staring at him with wide eyes. However, before it could stand up, a big mouth bit down on its head. It was Beta, who was on the verge of hysteria from the heat. Hoo Hoo! Beta¡¯s sudden attack clearly startled the Snow Doll, it let out a startled cry, its pathetic state caused Bai Qi to feel somewhat sympathetic. ¡°What are you doing Beta? Let go right now!¡± Awooo awoo¡­ (I can¡¯t take it, I want to eat the ice cream¡­) Beta rolled his eyes, refusing to let go, instead engaging in a guerrilla style battle with both Bai Qi and the Snow Doll, who seemed rather frightened and began wailing loudly. This led to an even stronger cold aura emitting from Snow Doll, subsequently lowering the surrounding temperature significantly. ¡°That¡¯s not actually a bad thing¡­¡± Feeling the refreshing chill of the cold wind, Bai Qi¡¯s mind brightened, and he no longer tried to interfere with the Husky, instead allowing the animal to run amok. Indeed, it was essential to have a pet that mastered ice attributes¡­ However, Bai Qi soon realized something was wrong. Achoo! Bai Qi rubbed his nose, and subconsciously tightened his clothes. Had he just felt cold? At this thought, Bai Qi looked up at the fires still raging in the distance, then incredulously at the Snow Doll in Beta¡¯s mouth. ¡°Beta, let go of the Snow Doll.¡± Betaseemed to have realized something too and without defying Bai Qi¡¯s command, he opened his mouth intending to put down the Snow Doll. Awooo! (My mouth, it feels frozen!) Beta looked in horror at his mouth, which was somehow covered in frost and firmly affixed to the Snow Doll. Moreover, as the Snow Doll wailed, the frost was spreading. ¡°This Snow Doll seems far from normal¡­¡± Bai Qi narrowed his eyes observing this, then walked over to the wailing Snow Doll. He put on his Gamma brand frost gloves with caution and gently stroked the Snow Doll¡¯s head. Buzz Buzz¡­ The evolution egg shook violently, and the progress of the Diamond Egg lit up with an extra 20 percent. Oh boy. No wonder it could survive in the Fire Element World. It was a rare species! Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. He slowly soothed the Snow Doll¡¯s panic, simultaneously using spirit power to slowly ensnare it. Soon, information surged into Bai Qi¡¯s mind. [Name]: Snow Doll [Nature]: Ice (Mythical) [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King> ¡­ ¡°Oh my god, King-level Snow Doll? And it¡¯s a mythical species?!¡± Reading the information from the Evolution Egg, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help letting loose some obscenities. The shock scared the Snow Doll, whose mood had only just steadied, into another bout of loud wailing. ¡°Ah, sorry. I got a bit too excited.¡± Looking at his Gamma brand gloves, now frozen solid, Bai Qi apologized profusely. It took all his skills to finally calm the Snow Doll down. ¡°Beast Master, are you sure this Snow Doll is of a mythical bloodline? It is also King-level?¡± With a strange gleam in his eyes, Schuck examined the Snow Doll curiously, wishing he could just take it directly to his lab for further research. ¡°Honestly, I¡¯m not entirely sure.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips. He had seen Snow Dolls before. Because of their cute appearance and elemental nature, they were quite popular amongst females. However, a Snow Doll was only an elite creature. It could create a cold wind, but generally its use was only as an air conditioner that could be carried around. When it came to fighting, the Snow Doll was naturally timid. It might faint from fear before you, making it generally only suitable as a pet. It was rather useless otherwise. The evolved form of the Snow Doll, however, was very impressive. The King-level Snow Queen was quite a powerful creature of the same breed. But Bai Qi had never heard of a King-level Snow Doll. ¡°Could it be that the mythical bloodline has upgraded the Snow Doll¡¯s bloodline level?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head. No matter how much he thought about it, he couldn¡¯t come up with a concrete explanation. Crack crack. ¡°Boss, come have a look here.¡± At that moment, Alpha seemed to have found something and called Bai Qi and the others over to take a look. Bai Qi followed the sound to see a deep cave hidden beneath a giant boulder. A cold breeze was billowing out of it. ¡°I see, so that¡¯s how this little guy has been surviving here?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi finally understood how Snow Doll could live in the Fire Element World. Huff puff~ Returning to a familiar place, the Snow Doll¡¯s mood improved significantly. It jumped out from Beta¡¯s mouth and hopped happily towards the cave. Awooo¡­ (Finally saved¡­) Beta finally managed to shake off the Snow Doll. He forcefully bit through the frost that had formed in his mouth, then set his sights on the Snow Doll once more. ¡°Don¡¯t even think about going for the Snow Doll again, understood?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi gave Beta a hard punch. He watched as the Snow Doll played happily around the cave, a strange glint in his eyes. A mythical bloodline¡­was it time to consider forming a contract? Awooo.. (Human, your expression is a bit weird¡­) Beta gave Bai Qi a look of disdain. He was about to taunt him fiercely when his ears twitched and he suddenly looked into the distance. Amongst the flames, a giant creature of fire was charging towards them. The Fire Giant was catching up! Chapter 420 - Chapter 420: Chapter 416: Escape from Death Chapter 420: Chapter 416: Escape from Death Howl Howl! (The Fire Giant is catching up!) ¡°Damn, where did this come from all of a sudden!¡± Bai Qi, seeing this, couldn¡¯t help but curse softly, ready to run, but he saw the Snow Doll bouncing into the cave. Hmm hmm~ After entering the cave, the Snow Doll suddenly popped its head out and waved at Bai Qi. ¡°Are you calling me in?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback, looking at the Fire Giant getting closer and closer, he didn¡¯t care about anything else and followed the Snow Doll into the cave. Seeing this, the other five pets also followed one after another. By the time the Fire Giant arrived, all five pets had entered the cave. Roar! Seeing Bai Qi escape right under his eyes again, the Fire Giant became more and more angry, and punched towards the cave. ¡°Damn, we¡¯ve really trapped ourselves this time!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi felt a chill in his heart. He was about to pull Delta to teleport away when suddenly a blue light lit up in the cave. Bai Qi then saw a blue array emerge from the bottom of the cave, quickly stacking up and sealing off the entrance to the cave. Boom! The Fire Giant¡¯s heavy fist hit the blue array, sparking a flurry of sparks. The cave shook violently, with debris falling from Bai Qi¡¯s head. Nevertheless, the attack of the Fire Giant had been blocked. ¡°Should be safe now, right?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi quietly breathed a sigh of relief and then began to examine the situation in the cave. The cave was not large, you could see the end at a glance, and it was full of frost. It was a world apart from the Fire Element World outside. ¡°This kind of place shouldn¡¯t exist in the Fire Element World, unless it connects to the Water Element World?¡± Bai Qi thought for a moment and then focused his attention on the blue array in the middle of the cave. Because it had to resist the attack of the Fire Giant, the blue array was constantly flickering. Bai Qi couldn¡¯t see the exact look of the array at all and instead shivered from the cold seeping out of the array. Hmm hmm? Seeing Bai Qi like this, the Snow Doll seemed somewhat confused. It tilted its head and looked at Bai Qi a few times, then ran into a snow pit and lay down. ¡°Who would have thought, this little guy is pretty brave.¡± Bai Qi looked at the Fire Giant who was still attacking and then at the Snow Doll which seemed to be ready to sleep. He couldn¡¯t help but laugh. A creature that would cry at the slightest increase in noise, showed no signs of fear towards the giant creature outside. He really didn¡¯t know what to make of it. ¡°Maybe this is the confidence of a Mythical Species?¡± Thinking of the information he had picked up on the Snow Doll earlier, Bai Qi had the same idea again. He walked over to the Snow Doll and began to examine it with interest. From the energy aura, this Snow Doll¡¯s growth level should be at least three, but whether it was a Mid-Level King or a Mythical Species, it would be quite worthwhile to form a contract with. The key point is that this creature does not seem like a normal Elemental Creature. ¡°Hmph, able to make the progress of the Diamond Egg increase by twenty percent in one go, it would be a pity to miss out.¡± Bai Qi rubbed his chin and quickly made up his mind. He wondered how to trick the Snow Doll into becoming his pet when suddenly it quieted down outside the cave. ¡°Did it give up?¡± Bai Qi was surprised and prepared to go check the situation when Schuck suddenly deployed the Mechanical Lord to block the entrance of the cave, while Alpha instantly stood in front of Bai Qi, opening up the Death Force Field. Rumble¡­ Accompanied by a loud noise, a fiery fist broke through the blockade of the blue array and heavily hit the wall constructed by the Mechanical Lord. The Etherium Liquid Gold, which was originally capable of bearing near-legendary power, was shattered by the heavy fist in an instant. After breaking through the Etherium wall, the momentum of the fiery giant fist did not weaken at all, and it mercilessly hit the Death Force Field. Unlike the Etherium wall, the Death Force Field did not shatter directly. However, cracks appeared all over Alpha¡¯s body at the center of the field, ready to completely shatter at the slightest touch. ¡°Damn it, just what level of creature is this!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes narrowed as Gamma and others opened their fields to help. At the same time, he began to look for an escape route. Howl Howl! (I¡¯ve found the exit!) At this moment, Beta barked wildly at the blue array in the cave. As Bai Qi fixed his eyes on it, he found that underneath the blue array was indeed an Element Gate. ¡°As expected, this place is a junction with other Element Worlds.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, and he immediately ran to the Element Gate to inject his Spirit Power. The array that had been forcibly broken by the Fire Giant was reopened, and the Element Gate slowly opened. ¡°Minions, let¡¯s get out of here quickly!¡± Seeing that the Element Gate was successfully opened, Bai Qi immediately called on the other pets to leave. The few pets were not muddled either. While resisting the Fire Giant¡¯s fist, they moved towards the Element Gate. Hmm hmm? Upon seeing the others preparing to leave, the Snow Doll seemed to wake from a dream, unsteadily making its way to the Element Gate as if wishing to enter too. ¡°Little one, want to come with me?¡± Gazing at the giant fire fist drawing closer, Bai Qi didn¡¯t think twice about his invitation to the Snow Doll, and the Snow Doll seemed to hold Bai Qi in good regard too as it nodded agreeably and headed for the Element Gate. Bang! However, to Bai Qi¡¯s surprise, the Snow Doll crashed head-first into the Element Gate as if the open gateway was merely an illusion. ¡°Damn, it opens but it¡¯s not letting us through, do they want to kill me?!¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi cursed aloud. He was just about to lead his five pets in a do-or-die battle with the fire giant, when Schuck took a leap of faith and entered the gate leaving Bai Qi flabbergasted. ¡°There¡¯s no problem? Then why can¡¯t you enter?¡± Bai Qi glanced questioningly at the Snow Doll, but the Snow Doll looked completely lost, clearly failing to understand why it couldn¡¯t pass through. Gurgle, Gurgle! (Boss, I can¡¯t hold on much longer!) At this instant, Alpha sent a warning to Bai Qi, with Gamma and Worm Grass likewise faced with peril. It was clearly a flame giant, but the disparity between this one and the Fire Tyrant was vast. If it hadn¡¯t been for that magic array, they would have doubted their ability to withstand even the first onslaught. Bai Qi nodded his head, looked at the Snow Doll that was unable to pass through the Element Gate no matter how hard it tried, and activated the Rune Mark on the back of his hand. ¡°Don¡¯t resist, I¡¯m getting you out of here!¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, the Snow Doll paused, instinctively wanting to resist the confinement of the two Rune Marks. However, upon seeing the encroaching flame giant, it eventually gave up its resistance. The contract process went smoothly. The Snow Doll appeared in Bai Qi¡¯s Beast Control Space very quickly. Bai Qi could also feel an odd power entering his soul. This was the feedback given after he initiated a contract with the Snow Doll. However, Bai Qi didn¡¯t have time to sense what transformations the Snow Doll was undergoing. He promptly slipped through the Element Gate. After Bai Qi¡¯s departure, Gamma instantly enlarged its body, shielding Alpha and Delta in the process. Gamma also ejected its main body, clinging it onto Alpha, and together, they plunged into the Element Gate. Seeing Bai Qi and the others escape right under its nose once again, the flame giant was infuriated. Just as it was about to forcibly shatter the Element Gate, Gamma¡¯s abandoned body voluntarily charged at the flame giant, self-detonating before the giant could retaliate. This explosion caused a terrifying wave of impact, yet it only made the flame giant hesitate for a moment. However, that brief moment was enough for the Element Gate to fully close, not even trembling slightly under the direct strike from the flame giant. After all, the portal that linked to the Elemental World wouldn¡¯t be so easy to shatter. ¡­ On an icy lake. Three canine heads suddenly popped out of the water. Subsequently, a crystal skeleton clutching a young man emerged, followed by a flurry of some pets. ¡°Phew~ I thought we were going to freeze to death in the lake.¡± Bai Qi jumped off Alpha¡¯s back onto the ground. He quickly embraced Worm Grass into his arms, who conscientiously released a gentle warmth to dispel the chill emanating from Bai Qi. Woo-woo? (We made it out, didn¡¯t we?) Schuck surveyed their surrounding environment with residual fear, heaving a sigh of relief once he confirmed that they were not in the Fire Element World. ¡°We should be okay now or else we would have probably already kicked the bucket.¡± Recalling the formidable force exhibited by the flame giant, a wave of fear washed over Bai Qi. Subsequently, he started checking on the status of the five pets. Schuck, who was the first to detect the assault of the flame giant was surprisingly really smart. After creating an Etherium Wall, he quickly severed their link and thus, he suffered minimal damage. However, Alpha, who had bravely formed the second line of defense, bore a severe brunt of the flame giant¡¯s attack. His entire skeletal structure was shattered. Bai Qi suspected that just a little bit more exertion, and Alpha could have turned to dust. ¡°Good thing you were there, Alpha.¡± Lightly patting Alpha¡¯s body, Bai Qi placed Alpha within the Beast Control Space and instantly encapsulated it with a Diamond Egg. With the Diamond Egg, Bai Qi was confident that unless it was a fatal injury, Alpha could return to his peak state ¨C there was even a chance of Alpha improving. After all, Alpha completed a lot of similar training at the early stages. After checking on Alpha, Bai Qi started examining the conditions of the other pets. Fortunately, due to Alpha, they didn¡¯t suffer much damage, but they were all a bit fatigued. ¡°Though the process was quite thrilling, at least we managed to survive.¡± A smile appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face as he began checking out their surroundings. ¡°Hmm? This place looks familiar. Are we not in the Water Element World?¡± ¡°After detection, we actually seem to be at Taize Lake, and the place from where we just escaped seems to be the location where we discovered the Cowskin Snake.¡± Schuck, who had perceived the anomaly, projected a map in front of Bai Qi. To their surprise, their location coordinates placed them right in the middle of Taize Lake. ¡°We were teleported directly back to Taize Lake?¡± Chapter 421 - Chapter 421: Chapter 417: The Sixth Favorite Jie Ta Chapter 421: Chapter 417: The Sixth Favorite Jie Ta Gusu City. Beast Master Association. President Qin anxiously paced back and forth inside his office, occasionally glancing at the phone on his desk, seemingly waiting for some news. Buzz, buzz, buzz¡­ The phone rang, and President Qin rushed over to answer it, bombarding the caller with questions. ¡°Luo Xiang, have you found Bai Qi yet? How is he doing? What, you just arrived at Eden? Alright, notify me immediately when you have news.¡± President Qin hung up the phone in frustration, staring at Bai Yan and Luo Zhu¡¯s numbers in his contact list. After some hesitation, he decided not to call. Bai Qi had been missing for more than ten days, yet there was still no news of him. In order to prevent Bai Yan and Luo Zhu from worrying, President Qin had not informed them immediately, but given the current circumstances, he feared he might have no other choice. ¡°This brat, why can¡¯t he stay put.¡± President Qin sighed and dialed Bai Heguang¡¯s number. ¡°Heguang, still no news on Bai Qi?¡± ¡°Unfortunately, no. I¡¯m planning to go to the Elemental World once again.¡± Bai Heguang¡¯s calm voice came through the phone. But President Qin could sense a tinge of anxiety. ¡°I hope the kid¡¯s alright¡­¡± Just as President Qin was about to say something else, the office door was suddenly flung open. His secretary rushed in, holding a phone. ¡°President, there¡¯s news from Taize Lake. They¡¯ve found Bai Qi!¡± ¡°Bai Qi? At Taize Lake?¡± President Qin was taken aback. Bai Heguang on the other end of the line promptly hung up. ¡°Are you sure Bai Qi was really at Taize Lake?¡± The secretary nodded, ¡°I¡¯ve confirmed it. The military stationed at Taize Lake found him. Somehow, Bai Qi managed to bypass their security perimeter and appear in the middle of Taize Lake.¡± Upon hearing this, President Qin seemed to understand. He sighed in relief, asking, ¡°Where is Bai Qi now?¡± ¡°The military has dispatched personnel to bring him back. He should arrive soon.¡± As soon as the secretary finished speaking, a figure appeared in the doorway. It was none other than Bai Qi. ¡°Mr. President, long time no see.¡± Bai Qi waved to President Qin, about to say something. But instead of a greeting, he was met with a size forty foot. ¡°Mr. President, are you trying to murder me!¡± Bai Qi quickly dodged, looking at an angry President Qin with an innocent expression, ¡°Mr. President, I barely escaped death, shouldn¡¯t you be a little concerned about my well-being?¡± ¡°Concerned? Do you know how much trouble you¡¯ve caused?!¡± President Qin glared at Bai Qi unhappily, visually scanning him from head to toe before finally exhaling in relief. ¡°Well, as long you¡¯re back. I¡¯ll inform everyone that you¡¯re safe, and you can go rest.¡± ¡°You go missing for over ten days and cause such a commotion.¡± ¡°Over ten days?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback, ¡°But I was in the Fire Elemental World for only two or three days at most?¡± ¡°It must be due to the difference in the flow of time. After all, who knows what¡¯s different between the Elemental World and the main world.¡± President Qin paused, glancing at the six rune marks on the back of Bai Qi¡¯s hand. ¡°You¡¯re now at the sixth rank, so you¡¯ll start encountering these phenomena soon.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, ¡°By the way, Mr. President, I suspect there might be an entrance to the Elemental World under Taize Lake. It would be best if you could send someone to investigate.¡± ¡°Entrance to the Elemental World? That would explain why you suddenly popped up here.¡± President Qin nodded, ¡°I¡¯ll immediately arrange for someone to research it. For now, you should go rest.¡± ¡°Alright then.¡± Upon hearing President Qin¡¯s words, Bai Qi nodded and made his exit without uttering another word. After his ordeal in the Fire Elemental World, not only were his pets exhausted, but he was also worn out. He needed to rest and recuperate for a while. Besides, he needed to thoroughly examine his sixth pet. ¡­ Since all of his pets were resting, Bai Qi hitched a ride on a military vehicle back to his new home in the suburbs. Since Schuck had taken the initiative to buy this mansion, Bai Qi had not visited it yet. Unlike the traditional style of Bai Qiucha¡¯s house, Bai Qi¡¯s mansion was thoroughly modern. From the technologically advanced entrance gate to the robotic butler guiding the way, everything represented the cutting edge of the Federation¡¯s smart home technology. ¡°Typical of Schuck. Well, it is more convenient and comfortable to have modern facilities.¡± Bai Qi, guided by the robotic butler, arrived at the villa area. It had been refurbished as well, with all of the surrounding buildings converted into research labs, save for the largest one in the middle. Mechanical arms were continuously transporting materials from a nearby storeroom into the labs. ¡°It seems that my parents have no idea that I¡¯ve been missing for over ten days.¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly. It was fortunate he was an otherworldly traveler with good self-care skills. If it had been a native of this world with such research-obsessed parents, the outcome might have been tragic. With these thoughts in mind, Bai Qi decided not to disturb Bai Yan and Luo Zhu. He headed up to his room, tidied up, then entered the Ice Field Mystery. In order to prevent the ice pet, Snow Doll, from being terrified of a new environment, Bai Qi had placed it in the Ice Field Mystery right after escaping. The little creature seemed to be enjoying the environment immensely, lying contentedly on the ice, asleep. ¡°So, how do you like the environment here?¡± Bai Qi walked over to Snow Doll, crouching down to gently pinch its chubby face. The sudden movement startled Snow Doll awake. It quickly spewed out a blast of frosty breath. In an instant, Bai Qi¡¯s hand was encased in a layer of frost. Well done, trying to murder its Beast Master right after contract completion. Bai Qi grimaced, summoning the herb worm to his side to remove the frost from his body. Snow Doll seemed to realize it had done something wrong, and tears welled up in its eyes. ¡°It¡¯s fine, I¡¯m alright. Don¡¯t be scared.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi picked up Snow Doll, gently patting its head. This calmed down Snow Doll. Satisfied, Bai Qi broke into a smile. He continued to soothe Snow Doll while checking on its condition. [Name]: Snow Doll [Attribute]: Ice (Mythical) [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King [Growth Level]: Three Stages and One Level [Skills]: Absolute Zero (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient), Ice Contract (Super ¨C Mastery), Blizzard (Super ¨C Proficient), Flame Soul (Transcendent Level ¨C Mastery) [Energy Value]: 1E1120W [Condition]: Evolvable ¡­ [Skill Name]: Absolute Zero [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Effect]: A force-field skill, object within range instantly freezes, can potentially freeze space and time if sufficiently developed. ¡­ [Skill Name]: Ice Contract [Skill Level]: Super [Skill Effect]: Passive skill. Strengthens the connection with ice attribute energy, enhancing the damage and duration of all ice-related spells. ¡­ [Skill Name]: Blizzard [Skill Level]: Super [Skill Effect]: Summons a powerful ice storm to bombard enemies, resulting in continuous freezing damage. ¡­ [Skill Name]: Flame Soul [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Effect]: The flame soul, hidden deep within the soul, stays calm when the heart is at peace, but activates when the heart is troubled. ¡­ Two Transcendent Level skills, and two Super skills. The list of Snow Doll¡¯s skills was worthy of a mythical creature¡¯s and was even more impressive than that of the mythical Cordyceps. The last Hyper skill, Flame Soul, confused Bai Qi. ¡°An ice creature possesses a fire attribute skill, a Transcendent one at that! Isn¡¯t this the reason why the Snow Doll can survive in the Fire Element World?¡± Bai Qi rubbed his chin, held the Snow Doll in front of him, and asked, ¡°Can you tell me how you ended up in the Fire Element World? Did you accidentally drift there from the Water Element World?¡± Hoo-hoo? (Fire Element World? I don¡¯t know. I was already there when I became conscious.) The Snow Doll shook its head, obviously ignorant of its own origin. ¡°A Snow Doll born in the Fire Element World? It sounds like the beginning of a soap opera~¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue, and a whole set of Snow Doll¡¯s life story spontaneously occurred to him. ¡°By the way, since you¡¯ve always lived there, haven¡¯t you ever opened the Element Gate?¡± Looking at the confused Snow Doll, Bai Qi suddenly remembered the scene when the Snow Doll was rejected by the Element Gate, so he asked immediately. Hoo-hoo. (I usually sleep and have never tried to open the gate. I don¡¯t know why.) Well, I haven¡¯t discovered anything new, so I guess there¡¯s no hope of finding out about this little guy¡¯s origin. But it doesn¡¯t matter, if it turned out to be a legendary or even mythical creature, he would have to worry about how to handle the relationship. Contracting without the consent of the parents would probably offend people. Now that the Snow Doll¡¯s origin was unknown, it would be much easier to handle. ¡°Let¡¯s forget the past. Now that you are my pet, I should give you a name first.¡± Bai Qi pinched the Snow Doll¡¯s cheek and said, ¡°Following the order, your name will be Jie Ta.¡± Hoo-hoo? (Name? What¡¯s that?) The Snow Doll tilted its head, clearly not understanding the meaning of the name. ¡°Boy, you really don¡¯t know anything, do you~¡± Seeing the Snow Doll¡¯s puzzled look, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but sigh, thought for a while, and decided to summon Husky. ¡°This little one is a bit basic, Schuck, you¡¯ll have to tutor him on life basics for the next few days. At least let him know what a name is used for.¡± Schuck was stunned, obviously confused by Bai Qi¡¯s order. Since when did he have to take on childcare tasks¡­ Woof woof! (Human, you brought it out!) Unlike Schuck¡¯s confusion, Beta was obviously very excited about the Snow Doll¡¯s arrival and instinctively bit down on the Snow Doll¡¯s head. Afu afu (So cool~) ¡°Damn it, stupid dog, it¡¯s not a snow cone, let go of it now!¡± Seeing the Snow Doll scared by Beta and about to cry, Bai Qi rushed to stop it, but it was too late. The Snow Doll¡¯s crying was already quite loud. Subsequently, the world was enveloped in ice. Within a hundred meters around the Snow Doll, everything was frozen solid. Chapter 422 - Chapter 422: Chapter 418: The Path of Growth for the Human Cub Chapter 422: Chapter 418: The Path of Growth for the Human Cub The speed at which Snow Doll cast her skill far exceeded Beta¡¯s expectations, and he was frozen before he could react. However, Snow Doll¡¯s level was still a bit low after all, with just a surge of the Mechanical Lord power, Schuck shattered the frost on his body and incidentally freed Bai Qi as well. ¡°Good heavens, I absolutely cannot play with Jie Ta without Gamma in the future, or I¡¯ll be frozen solid sooner or later.¡± Looking at Snow Doll who was still bawling her eyes out, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but rub his forehead in a headache. Although Snow Doll¡¯s bloodline and skills were really good and definitely met his criteria, the childlike personality really gave him a headache. ¡°Seems like I need to find a designated nanny.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, suddenly turned his head to look at Beta, and said, ¡°Stupid dog, you created this mess, you¡¯ll have to figure out how to handle it!¡± Howl?! (What does this have to do with me?!) Beta looked innocent, but upon seeing Bai Qi¡¯s murderous gaze, he reluctantly managed to squeeze out a smile and went to soothe Snow Doll¡¯s emotions. However, Snow Doll who was about to cease her crying erupted into full-blown sobbing again upon seeing Beta¡¯s tortured smile. This time, not only was there a deep freeze, a blizzard started to rage across the vast Ice Field. ¡°Her courage is even smaller than Epsilon¡¯s.¡± With the previous incident as a warning, Bai Qi reacted promptly this time, allowing his wormgrass pet to release heat to prevent him from freezing up. ¡°Boss, maybe it¡¯s better if you step in and soothe her.¡± The wormgrass pet suggested, watching Snow Doll cry more fiercely. ¡°Hmm, looks like it¡¯s the only way.¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly. This stupid dog had given Snow Doll such a terrible first impression, and he had been planning on having Snow Doll and the Husky both live in the Ice Field. It seemed like he could only keep her with him for the time being. With that thought in mind, while holding wormgrass and resisting the raging blizzard, Bai Qi moved to Snow Doll¡¯s side. He was about to soothe her emotions when he realized that the two ice flowers by Snow Doll¡¯s ears had already melted, and Snow Doll¡¯s body was also showing signs of melting. ¡°Holy crap, she¡¯s crying so hard that she¡¯s melting herself?¡± With Bai Qi looking on in dumbfounded surprise, Snow Doll started to melt bit by bit, gradually morphing into the shape of a water person. And after turning into a water person, Snow Doll seemed to have calmed down, glanced at the Husky beside her with a confused look on his face, and smacked the ground hard. A column of water shot out from the ground, sending the Husky flying out. ¡°This is, even the skill has changed?¡± Bai Qi was even more confused, he¡¯d seen quite a lot in his day: Gamma with his dual energy forms, Delta with his multiple evolvable forms, all of this he could understand. After all, these were all clearly shown on the attribute board. But Snow Doll suddenly changing forms and even using a skill not listed on the skill bar, that was a bit weird. Thinking of this, a novel idea popped into Bai Qi¡¯s mind. After confirming that Snow Doll was no longer crying, he pressed his hand on her again. [Name]: Water Spirit Child (Jie Ta) [Nature]: Water (Mythical) [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King [Growth Level]: Tier 3 Level 1 [Skills]: Water Screen (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient), Rain Pray (Super Level ¨C Master), Water Tsunami Wave (Super Level ¨C Proficient), Flame Soul (Transcendent Level ¨C Master) [Energy Value]: 1E1120W [Condition]: Evolvable ¡­ [Skill Name]: Water Screen [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Effect]: A forcefield skill, forms a curtain with a strong current, and can cause the most direct impact damage to enemies within the front linear range. ¡­ [Skill Name]: Rain Pray [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Effect]: Passive skill, causing the area to enter a state of rain, while enhancing Water Spirit Child¡¯s control of water energy and the destructive power of water skills. ¡­ [Skill Name]: Water Tsunami Wave [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Effect]: Calls forth a powerful water flow to assault the enemy, causing devastating impact damage. ¡­ [Skill Name]: Flame Soul [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Effect]: The Flame Soul that hides deep within the spirit, stays quiet if the heart is at peace, but moves if the heart is disturbed. ¡­ The same pet, but entirely different attribute panels. If it wasn¡¯t for the name column displaying the name he had just given to Snow Doll, and the single unchanged skill, Flame Soul, Bai Qi would suspect that someone had secretly swapped his pets. ¡°Jie Ta¡¯s soul seems to have undergone a subtle change, but the essence hasn¡¯t changed, perhaps it¡¯s related to that skill, Flame Soul?¡± Jerry left Beta¡¯s body and came to Jie Ta¡¯s side, taking a close look, but couldn¡¯t really figure out the specifics and could only guess. ¡°Flame Soul? That could be a possibility.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, even though Snow Doll had transformed into a Water Spirit Child, the Flame Soul was still present. Looking at the skill description of Flame Soul, it seemed to be connected to emotions, which perhaps could be the real cause. But in this case, if Jie Ta¡¯s emotions fluctuate again, would there be another transformation? Gurgling? (Master, why are you staring at me?) Jie Ta, who had transformed into a Water Spirit Child, seemingly had grown braver. He boldly ran in front of Bai Qi and grabbed his hand. Gurgling! (Master, can you play with me, pretty please!) ¡°Hmm, I just remembered something urgent. Let Beta play with you first.¡± Looking at Beta, who had been soaked by a Water Tsunami Wave, Bai Qi didn¡¯t hesitate to reject the playful request. He instantly picked up the snow doll and vanished from the spot, not waiting for Beta¡¯s response. As for dealing with a brat whose emotions and appearance constantly changed, Bai Qi felt a bit overwhelmed. Anyway, Beta was often idle doing nothing, so he left the child-rearing to him. If Jie Ta had other forms, that was something to worry about later. The important thing for Bai Qi right now. Was sleep. ¡­ ¡°Bai Qi! Bai Qi! Wake up quickly, your teacher is here.¡± Bai Qi stirred from his sleep due to the shouting, climbed out of bed somewhat dazedly, and took some time to come to his senses. The unexpected experience in the Fire Elemental World had kept him on edge all the while. He hadn¡¯t felt strained before, but now he had let go, he suddenly felt exhausted. But now, he had no choice but to get out of bed. Bai Qi opened his room door and saw Bai Yan and Bai Heguang standing outside. He instantly came to his senses and asked, ¡°Dad, Teacher, what brings you here?¡± ¡°Heard that you came back from the Elemental Realm, so we came to check on you.¡± Bai Heguang responded indifferently, his gaze quickly sweeping over Bai Qi, checking for any visible injuries. After confirming that Bai Qi was unharmed, a hint of relief flashed through his eyes, barely noticable. ¡°You were lucky this time, managing to escape from the Fire Elemental World, but you should still have the green dragon with you for safety.¡± ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll definitely do that next time.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head. If even Bai Heguang, who generally advocated independent learning, recommended having a bodyguard for safety, then the danger level of the Elemental Realm was indeed somewhat beyond his capacity. Thinking of this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help shivering as he recalled the fiery giant. The creature who came within a punch of wiping them out must have at least been a legendary creature. Or possibly even more powerful based on its aura. ¡°Fire Elemental World? Safe? Bai Qi, where have you been causing trouble again?¡± Listening to the conversation between the two, Bai Yan also seemed to realize something and eagerly asked. ¡°Dad, do you think I¡¯m the kind of person who causes trouble?¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help rolling his eyes. His father was becoming more and more unreliable. Faced with Bai Qi¡¯s questioning, Bai Yan was at a loss for words. Before he could figure out how to reprimand Bai Qi, President Qin walked over and gave Bai Qi a hard stare. ¡°If you¡¯re not someone who causes trouble, there probably wouldn¡¯t be a troublemaker in the entire Federation.¡± President Qin came forward and explained Bai Qi¡¯s recent escapades to Bai Yan in simple terms, making Bai Yan¡¯s face change considerably. ¡°Fire Elemental World? Are the elemental creatures there like the ones in the outer elements world? It¡¯s a pity, if we can get in there, maybe we can research how elemental creatures are born¡­¡± Watching Bai Yan mumbling to himself, President Qin¡¯s eyes twitched uncontrollably, and even Bai Heguang¡¯s expression turned peculiar. ¡°Bai Qi, how on earth did you grow up?¡± ¡°President, I suggest you read the book ¡°The Growing Path of Human Cubs,¡± you will understand then.¡± ¡°I see.¡± After a while, Bai Yan finally realized his lapse, cleared his throat, and checked Bai Qi from head to toe. He didn¡¯t relax until he made sure that Bai Qi wasn¡¯t injured. ¡°Luckily, nothing bad happened. Please don¡¯t risk your life by venturing into dangerous places like that in the future.¡± Do I want to go? I was purely tricked by the Element Gate~ Bai Qi nodded reluctantly and said, ¡°Don¡¯t tell mom about this, I don¡¯t want her to worry¡­ Hmm, maybe she won¡¯t even notice.¡± ¡°What are you saying?¡± Bai Yan tapped Bai Qi¡¯s head and said, ¡°Since Bai Chuanqi came to see you, there must be some other matters as well. Bai Qi, you should entertain them first. I¡¯ll go back and get ready, then accompany you to the research institute later.¡± ¡°Research Institute?¡± Bai Qi nodded blankly, then led Bai Heguang and President Qin to the guest room. ¡°Teacher, President Qin, I¡¯m sorry for bothering you over recent matters.¡± Bai Qi apologized sincerely to both of them. Although he didn¡¯t know the full situation, it was quite clear that Bai Heguang and President Qin had been deeply worried about his disappearance. He owed them a word of gratitude both in personal feelings and on principle. ¡°You are my disciple, if something had happened to you, it would have been my responsibility as well. So don¡¯t be so formal.¡± Bai Heguang shook his head and said, ¡°We already informed Eden as well. They deeply regretted what happened to you and promised to compensate you for your ordeal.¡± ¡°Compensation?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes sparkled at the word. Just from a mishap of entering the Elemental Realm, not only did he gain a mythical creature as a pet, but he would also receive compensation. What a big score! Hmm, maybe he should frequent these powerful factions more often in the future. It seemed more profitable than research~ Chapter 423 - Chapter 423: Chapter 419: Stealing Half a Day of Leisure in This Mortal Life Chapter 423: Chapter 419: Stealing Half a Day of Leisure in This Mortal Life Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s demeanor, President Qin rolled his eyes irritably and said, ¡°You¡¯re still in the mood to laugh. Isn¡¯t the Elemental World a place where you can run amok? One unlucky move, and you could cease to exist.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t I come out alive~¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, and only after he saw Bai Heguang¡¯s displeasure did he hold back a bit. ¡°Tell me about your experiences in the Elemental World.¡± Bai Qi nodded and recounted his adventures in the Elemental World in detail. ¡°A giant of flame? That would be Flame Demon. You lucked out, managing to find an exit, or you would¡¯ve been in grave danger.¡± Bai Heguang nodded slightly after hearing this and added, ¡°In the Fire Element World, even Jiuyou and I might not be able to defeat it. You escaping was extraordinarily lucky.¡± Even my teacher couldn¡¯t win against it? That Flame Demon sure was fierce. Bai Qi thought about the Flame Demon able to break through Alpha¡¯s defenses despite the intervention of the Element Gate, and coupled with what Bai Heguang just described, Bai Qi suddenly shuddered with residual fear. ¡°But you said that after you went through the Element Gate, you ended up in Taize Lake, precisely at the place from last time¡¯s anomaly, are you sure?¡± Bai Heguang asked solemnly and seriously. ¡°Indeed, it was there, but when I went back to investigate later, I couldn¡¯t find the Element Gate.¡± Bai Qi sighed with regret. If it turned out that the Element Gate to the Water Element World was hidden in Taize Lake, then the anomalies around the lake could be explained. If they could harness this, it would be a significant discovery. ¡°Unless you know the specific method, it¡¯s tough to discover the Element Gate, but judging from the changes in recent days, it should appear soon.¡± Bai Heguang, understanding the nuances, advised, ¡°You¡¯ve just advanced to the Sixth Stage, so don¡¯t wander around and stay in Gusu City to practice.¡± ¡°Sure thing, teacher.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Even if Bai Heguang didn¡¯t say it, he wouldn¡¯t wander around for a while. Apart from upgrading the levels of his six pets, he could finally settle down and explore Alchemy. ¡°Alright, since you¡¯re okay, I won¡¯t keep you any longer. Get some rest.¡± Bai Heguang got up to leave after making sure Bai Qi was alright and giving him a few words of advice. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to rest for a couple of days, teacher?¡± Seeing that Bai Heguang was about to leave, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°I have some matters to attend to and won¡¯t have a chance to rest just yet.¡± Bai Heguang shook his head. He gave Bai Qi a rare smile and warned, ¡°Unless something unexpected happens, you¡¯ll soon have no time to rest.¡± After saying that, Bai Heguang nodded to President Qin before striding away. ¡°I also won¡¯t have time to rest? What¡¯s that supposed to mean?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion, not understanding the implication behind Bai Heguang¡¯s words. Meanwhile, President Qin couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°You¡¯re not involved in anything, Director Bai.¡± ¡°Director Bai? The Super God Evolution Research Institute?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback but quickly caught on. Apparently, his old man had mentioned the Research Institute. Could it be that the institute has already been built? ¡°Absolutely, the efficiency with five major financial groups working together is naturally high.¡± President Qin chuckled and added, ¡°By the way, because of the involvement of the Jiuli Group, the Super God Evolution Research Institute now has another research branch specializing in biological evolution. And the person in charge of that is someone you know very well.¡± ¡°Someone I know, don¡¯t tell me¡­¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched as he unconsciously glanced in the direction of his home¡¯s research lab. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s your mom and dad.¡± President Qin stroked his beard, noting, ¡°The Jiuli Group has moved your parents over to the Super God Evolution Research Institute while it was being set up, considering you and your parents rarely get together. How does that feel? Are you happy?¡± ¡°I guess so.¡± Bai Qi managed a weak smile. Reuniting with his parents was certainly something to be happy about, but in their family, the location didn¡¯t really make much difference. He was quite certain that between research and him, his parents would unequivocally choose research. ¡°Alright, I have matters to handle too so I won¡¯t bother you further. Take care of yourself.¡± President Qin stood up, glaring at Bai Qi, ¡°You¡¯ve caused a backlog of work for me to handle over the past few days. Make sure to come over when you¡¯re free and help me clear out the tasks!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± When Bai Qi heard him, an ingratiating smile broke out on his face as he said, ¡°Mr. President, do you want me to drive you home?¡± ¡°No thanks, I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll drive me out.¡± President Qin shook his head, ¡°Your dad should be waiting for you. Head over and check out the institute soon, and show your friends that you¡¯re alright.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Bia Qi nodded, escorted President Qin out and then went to seek Bai Yan in his research lab. At that moment, only Bai Yan was in the lab, and Luo Zhu was nowhere to be found. If I¡¯m not wrong, Luo Zhu should probably be at the institute now. ¡°Did your teacher and President Qin leave?¡± Bai Yan put down his work and asked. ¡°Hmm.¡± Bai Qi nodded his head and said, ¡°Dad, have you been transferred to the Super God Evolution Research Institute?¡± On hearing this, Bai Yan immediately broke into a smile. ¡°Exactly, your old man and old lady¡¯s salary will depend on you from now on.¡± ¡°Dad, there¡¯s something seriously wrong with your thinking, you¡¯re even gambling with your own son.¡± Bai Qi unconsciously grabbed his phone tighter at those words, causing Bai Yan to burst into laughter. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, with the support of the five major financial groups, how can you not afford the salaries?¡± Bai Yan patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, a proud smile on his face. ¡°Who would have thought my son, who¡¯s only a sophomore, has achieved much more than the two of us, it¡¯s a bit embarrassing.¡± ¡°Dad, are you running a fever? Since when did you become so sentimental?¡± Bai Qi gawked at Bai Yan, unable to hold back his snarky comments. Bang! Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, a vein popped on Bai Yan¡¯s forehead, and he landed a punch squarely on Bai Qi¡¯s head. ¡°Snot-nose brat, itching for a beating, aren¡¯t you? Your mother isn¡¯t here today, let¡¯s see how I¡¯ll deal with you!¡± ¡°Damn, mom, I need some help!¡± ¡­ Super God Evolution Research Institute. Luo Zhu looked puzzled at Bai Yan¡¯s swollen hands and then at Bai Qi with an embarrassed face, she couldn¡¯t help asking. ¡°What¡¯s going on with you two? Did you have a fight?¡± Bai Qi shrugged, which a face full of innocence. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare, my old man beat me up, and the result was ¡­¡± He was already a Six Stage Beast Master, and due to the Evolution Egg, his physical strength was much greater than that of average Six Stage Beast Master. In contrast, Bai Yan was just an ordinary person involved in research. This resulted in Bai Qi being the one who was beaten, but Bai Yan was the one who ended up injured. ¡°Smelly brat, just you wait.¡± Bai Yan shot Bai Qi a harsh look, adamantly refusing to mention the incident. ¡°Beat my son? Bai Yan, you¡¯re turning the world upside down. How dare you hit my precious boy?¡± Hearing this, Luo Zhu frowned slightly and then proceeded to pinch Bai Yan¡¯s side hard before looking at Bai Qi with a worried expression. ¡°My precious son, are you alright? Are you hurt anywhere? Weren¡¯t you supposed to submit your training results at the association¡¯s headquarters? How did you end up all injured?¡± ¡°Mom, I¡¯m fine.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders, still keeping his accidental entry into the Elemental World a secret. Looking at the extensive building complex around him, he couldn¡¯t help but admire it. It was indeed true that if the money was right, everything else fell into place. Such an enormous building complex had been built in such a short time, and from the looks of it, it seemed like it had already started operating normally. ¡°It¡¯s perfect timing that you¡¯re here; mom will take you for a tour and show you your office.¡± Luo Zhu pulled Bai Qi over, pointing out the biggest building in front. ¡°This large office, even the chairman of the Jiuli Group isn¡¯t so extravagant.¡± ¡°An office? Isn¡¯t this a bit too over the top? I¡¯m still just a student.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head. Such high-profile situations were rather troublesome. He didn¡¯t want to end up like President Qin, sitting in the office dealing with paperwork all day. ¡°You still remember that you¡¯re a student. If you keep running around like this, wait till I teach you a lesson.¡± Luo Zhu rolled her eyes in annoyance, then began taking Bai Qi on a tour of the Institute. This one is the main building, also the place where all departments collect data and results. The members of the Rune, Weapons, and Biological Evolution research groups are temporarily situated here. As for Bai Qi¡¯s office, it was located at the very top floor. Luo Zhu led Bai Qi through the office area, pointing out the clearly delineated equipment in the research area, ¡°This entire floor belongs to you, excluding the front office, everything behind is your research zone. All kinds of facilities have been set up for you. You can conduct all your future research here.¡± Bai Qi repeatedly nodded; as the base in the secret territory was still under construction and he had nowhere else to conduct his research, this updated research area helped solve his urgent problem. ¡°Good, I have a project running now. You can go around by yourself for a while, there¡¯s nothing much for you to do yet.¡± Luo Zhu checked the time then rushed off hurriedly, Bai Yan followed her closely. As the head of the Biologic Evolution group, they were busier than ever. It was already a rare occasion for them to accompany Bai Qi for this long. After seeing them off, Bai Qi finally had some time to calmly explore his new research area. Just as Luo Zhu had said before, the research area was fully equipped. Even a small production line for mechanical weaponry was included. ¡°I bought Schuck¡¯s mansion too early ¡­¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, suddenly feeling a bit regretful about his previous expenditure. With such comprehensive equipment here, Bai Qi felt that he probably wouldn¡¯t be going home for a while, and his mansion would likely end up just like his former villa. ¡°Well, let¡¯s consider it as an investment.¡± Bai Qi took a deep breath, pulled out his phone to update Zhuge Chen, Bai Qiucha, and others about his situation. Then, he delved right into the lab. After copying so much information from the Tower of Knowledge, he finally had some time to really research everything. Chapter 424 - Chapter 424: Chapter 420: Spirit-Communicating Bone Dragon Chapter 424: Chapter 420: Spirit-Communicating Bone Dragon Super God Evolution Research Institute. The top floor. ¡°Good, not only has your condition recovered, but your bone strength is also much stronger than before.¡± Bai Qi looked at the data displayed on the instrument and nodded with satisfaction. In order to better monitor the data after the evolution of the pets, the equipment of the Super God Evolution Research Institute was indeed quite complete, which naturally also included a full set of examination equipment. Crackle crackle. (¡°Boss, my Skeleton Manipulation seems to have awakened.¡±) Alpha, who had fully recovered, had quietly contemplated before speaking. ¡°Skeleton Manipulation has awakened?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback upon hearing this and immediately began checking Alpha¡¯s status. [Name]: Death Sword Monarch (Alpha) [Attribute]: Undead Department (Speed mutation) [Growth Level]: Fifth Stage Sixth Level [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King [Racial Skills]: Death Force Field (Transcendent Level ¨C Perfect), Sword of Death (Transcendent Level ¨C Perfect), Sword of the Wind Chaser (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient), Sword of Retributive Karma (Transcendent level ¨C Proficient), Dark Reflection (Super Level ¨C Perfect), Gravity Amplification (Super Level ¨C Perfect), Dragon Dominance (High Level ¨C Perfect), Skeleton Manipulation (High Level ¨C Awakened) [Energy Value]: 55E9600W ¡­ ¡°¡®Breaking to build,¡¯ novels really aren¡¯t lying.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly. Since Alpha had upgraded to a king, the old bone training method was hardly ever used. However, he didn¡¯t expect that his shattering by the flame demon would turn into a blessing in disguise. With this thought, Bai Qi once again focused his mind, looking at Skeleton Manipulation. [Skill Name]: Skeleton Manipulation [Skill Level]: High Level [Skill Introduction]: Skeletal type skill, it allows free control of bones for change and strengthening. [Skill Upgrade]: Skeleton Mastery (Super Level): Can control the skeleton within the perception range. Awakening Plan: Fuse with the bone of a higher-level skeletal creature. ¡­ Skeleton Mastery, Skeleton Manipulation, a difference of a single word, but the meanings were starkly different. ¡°Skeleton Mastery, one of the prerequisite skills to trigger the Undead Catastrophe, it indeed evolved from Skeleton Manipulation.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Since the Evolution Egg had upgraded to diamond level, he was able to access more information in the Skill Atlas, including the awakening plan for high-level skills. ¡°High-level skeletal creature bones, such a simple evolutionary condition.¡± Bai Qi smiled, already formulating a plan in his mind. ¡°By the way, Alpha, how is the Fire Armor Swordsman now?¡± Due to the need for refuge, Bai Qi hadn¡¯t paid much attention to the Fire Armor Swordsman, only later hearing from Alpha that the evolution had been successful. Crackle crackle. (¡°It¡¯s doing well, with strong fire control.¡±) Alpha summoned the Fire Armor Swordsman. The temperature in the entire research area instantly rose a few degrees, but the Fire Armor Swordsman immediately reined in the flames, causing the temperature to quickly drop back down. ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s good.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. The evolution of the Fire Armor Swordsman was one of the gains from their trip to the Fire Element World. Unfortunately, they couldn¡¯t enter the Water Element World, else his Water Armor Swordsman might have also been upgraded. ¡°Let¡¯s buy some attribute materials afterwards to see if we can push up the levels of the other three.¡± Bai Qi asked Alpha to put away the Fire Armor Swordsman and he walked to the window, gazing out dreamily towards Undead Hill. ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s go find Cha.¡± ¡­ ¡°You¡¯re saying you need some of the Bone Dragon¡¯s bones?¡± Bai Qiucha looked at Bai Qi in surprise, clearly not expecting him to make such a request. ¡°Yes, I want to try and improve Alpha¡¯s Skeleton Manipulation skill.¡± Bai Qi nodded. The method to awaken Skeleton Manipulation to Skeleton Mastery was by fusing it with the bones of a higher-level skeletal creature. Although Gusu City had the Twilight Tomb as a readily available collection point, it was too troublesome. It was more convenient to directly ask for some from Bai Qiucha¡¯s Bone Dragon. ¡°So it¡¯s for materials.¡± Bai Qiucha understood and replied, ¡°I don¡¯t have a problem with it, but getting the Bone Dragon to knock off some of its own bones, I¡¯m afraid it might act up.¡± Seeing Bai Qiucha¡¯s reaction, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but pause, saying, ¡°That seems to be the case¡­¡± The soul of Bai Qiucha¡¯s Bone Dragon was originally of the Emperor bloodline. Though it was currently only at the high king level due to Bai Qiucha¡¯s own level, the soul hadn¡¯t changed. To be used as material and have its bones knocked off, indeed seemed a bit disrespectful. ¡°This way then, you let Alpha have another match with my Bone Dragon. I think if he can win, the Bone Dragon probably wouldn¡¯t mind.¡± Bai Qiucha pointed at the battlefield next to them and smirked. ¡°Guess we¡¯ll need to face off, huh?¡± Bai Qi rubbed his forehead in a sigh. He had originally intended to avoid any trouble by asking Cha for some bone materials. But it seemed that they were back at the starting point. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s fight. It¡¯s less troublesome than going to the Twilight Tomb.¡± Both of them stepped onto the battlefield. An enormous Bone Dragon materialized instantly. It exuded the majestic aura of a dragon, so powerful that it dispersed the clouds overhead. The Bone Dragon, which could be summoned just by recalling its unique password, now had a bloodline level equivalent to a high-grade monarch at its peak. If things went as planned, once Cha advanced to the sixth stage Beast Trainer, its bloodline level would be upgraded to the Emperor Peak. ¡°However, a skeleton like this should have a better chance of upgrading.¡± Bai Qi smirked and summoned Alpha, which directly confronted the Bone Dragon¡¯s aura. Both emanated dragon¡¯s aura but the Bone Dragon¡¯s was pure, immense, powerful, and mysterious. On the other hand, Alpha seemed to hold a sharper aura due to its sword techniques. As if a sharp sword, it directly penetrated through the Bone Dragon¡¯s aura. ¡°So I heard from dad, Bai Qi, that you¡¯ve reached the sixth stage? Don¡¯t hold back just because of that. I want to see how far behind I am.¡± A flash of battle spirit appeared in Bai Qiucha¡¯s eyes. He initiated the attack even before Bai Qi could respond. ¡°A surprise attack? Cha, you¡¯re picking up bad habits, huh?¡± Seeing the Bone Dragon, who launched a dragon breath attack immediately, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but stick his tongue out. With the evolution of Alpha¡¯s speed mutation, its upper hand had grown significantly. Surprisingly, it managed to counter-attack before the dragon breath could hit, reaching the Bone Dragon first. The Sword of Death was thrust mercilessly towards the Bone Dragon¡¯s spine. Roar! The Bone Dragon roared, and its massive bone tail smashed towards the side, in a do-or-die manner. Despite this, Alpha showed no signs of dodging. Instead, it used the momentum from the tail smash to speed up its thrust into the Bone Dragon¡¯s spine. Clink! The Sword of Death struck directly on the spine, but it was blocked by a blue dragon scale. It merely created a tiny indent. In contrast, Alpha shattered on impact. ¡°Summoning a soul for armor, you¡¯re creative.¡± Bai Qi seized the opportunity to observe Bai Qiucha and noticed an unusual pattern flashing on his forehead. It was the Spirit Master¡¯s talent. ¡°The Power of Death is too dangerous, even the Bone Dragon can¡¯t touch it casually.¡± Bai Qiucha grinned, suddenly mimed drawing a bow, and a set of soul arrows and bow appeared in her hand. ¡°Wait, don¡¯t tell me this is also the Spirit Master¡¯s talent?¡± Bai Qi was stunned. He knew about Bai Qiucha¡¯s Skeleton Armor. Although it was not a fusion talent, it could perform armament fusion with the Bone Dragon, making its effect as powerful as any fusion talent. But now, Bai Qiucha suddenly summoned soul armament. Bai Qi was caught off-guard. ¡°I only have one pet, so naturally, I have more abilities from my talent.¡± Bai Qiucha shrugged and shot an arrow into the empty spot next to the Bone Dragon. Clink! A black long sword emerged from the shadows, cutting off the incoming soul arrow. Alpha then darted out of the shadows. ¡°Alpha¡¯s concealment ability is getting stronger. But, it can¡¯t hide from the soul.¡± Bai Qiucha¡¯s eyes flickered with blue fireflies, locking onto Alpha¡¯s position. ¡°Soul armament, and the earlier soul revival and skeleton armor, Cha, don¡¯t tell me you gain a new ability each time you upgrade.¡± Bai Qi was envious, and upon seeing Bai Qiucha nodding, he felt more envious. An ability with multiple capabilities under one talent, does an outrageous ability like that really exist? Wait, this sounded like the Evolution Egg. Suddenly, it felt quite ordinary. Bai Qi quickly collected his thoughts and looked at Alpha, which was simultaneously dealing with Bone Dragon and Cha¡¯s attacks. He said, ¡°Alpha, this one can take a beating. There¡¯s no need to go easy.¡± Creak, creak. (Rest assured, boss. I got it.) Alpha evaded Bai Qiucha¡¯s soul arrow and immediately gripped the Pursuing Wind Blade that was aimed at the Bone Dragon¡¯s right leg. The Bone Dragon was huge, possessing terrifying destruction power. However, against rivals like Alpha, with a smaller size and extreme speed, its offensive powers were worthless without mobility, as it could do nothing but take hits. However, the Bone Dragon remarkably recognized this and made its soul armor appear just as the Pursuing Wind Blade was about to hit, trying to fend off the blade. Just as the Pursuing Wind Blade was about to strike the soul armor, a charcoal-like long sword arrived first effortlessly penetrating through the Bone Dragon¡¯s soul armor. Before the Bone Dragon and Bai Qiucha could react, ¡®The Blade of Pursuing Wind¡¯ effortlessly landed on the Bone Dragon¡¯s leg bone. The Blade of Pursuing Wind could cut through anything but couldn¡¯t cut the soul, which, to the Sword of Retributive Karma, was just fuel. ¡°A blade that can burn the soul? Bai Qi, you¡¯re getting stronger.¡± Bai Qiucha¡¯s eyes narrowed as she watched the frustrated Bone Dragon dealing with Alpha¡¯s dual swords. The rune mark on her forehead suddenly emitted a bright light, and the enormous Bone Dragon disintegrated into countless parts and flew back towards her. In an instant, a majestic armor formed around Bai Qiucha. She threw her arms open, one blue, and one white. The Bone Blade and the Soul Blade, two long swords, appeared in her hands. ¡°This is my strongest form at the moment. Let¡¯s do it again!¡± Chapter 426 - Chapter 426: Chapter 422: Discussing the Possibility of Replicating the Dual Sky Mech Chapter 426: Chapter 422: Discussing the Possibility of Replicating the Dual Sky Mech ¡°Wow¡­ Such a large-scale research institute probably ranks among the top in the entire Federation.¡± Luo Xiang couldn¡¯t help but exclaim as he looked at the massive scale of the institute. ¡°I say, Director Bai, there must be quite a few vacancies in such a big institute, right? Feel free to arrange one for me. I¡¯m thinking of retiring here.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes, saying, ¡°Instructor Luo, your joke isn¡¯t funny at all.¡± Although he hadn¡¯t compared it, Luo Xiang¡¯s age when he became a Legend was certainly young. Furthermore, Zhao Futu¡¯s attitude towards Luo Xiang suggested that he was likely the future inheritor of the Judgment Tower. In other words, once Zhao Futu stepped down, Luo Xiang would take control of the massive organization that was the Association. Even without mentioning these, Bai Heguang made it clear that Legends were extremely busy. Not to mention, Luo Xiang was a productive expert in breaking into secret realms. The thought of retiring was a dream even insects wouldn¡¯t dare to have. ¡°I¡¯m not kidding.¡± Luo Xiang smiled and said, ¡°Your discovery at Taize Lake caused quite a stir in the Association. Now, I have just returned from Eden, and the old man Zhao has sent me over here. I might have to stay here until we gain control over the Element Gate.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood, and then seemed to remember something. ¡°Speaking of it, Instructor Luo, are you familiar with alchemy?¡± ¡°Alchemy? Why are you learning such things?¡± Luo Xiang raised his eyebrows, saying, ¡°Why are you learning more and more miscellaneous stuff?¡± Bai Qi replied, ¡°I stumbled upon it, so I thought of researching it more.¡± Then, Bai Qi told Luo Xiang about his encounter with the Death Knight in the Twilight Tomb, and how he discovered the Soul Charm and the Death Lock from the Zhonghu Dojo on the Death Knight. ¡°So, you¡¯re planning to recreate the Death Knight?¡± Luo Xiang instantly figured out Bai Qi¡¯s intention, and Bai Qi nodded, saying, ¡°Well, recreating might not be possible, but additional research will not hurt, right?¡± During the previous simultaneous attack by the Sun secret tribe and the Death Round Table, the low-end version of the Death Knights had caused much trouble for the Federation. If they could research their manufacturing method, they might find a way to deal with them. Know yourself, know your enemy, and you will never be defeated. This principle would apply anywhere. ¡°Indeed.¡± Luo Xiang nodded and said, ¡°But I haven¡¯t researched much about alchemy. I can only give you a basic tutorial at most.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll trouble you then, Instructor Luo.¡± Bai Qi grinned and then led Luo Xiang to the top-level research area. As for Bai Qiucha, who followed them, she was ruthlessly ignored. ¡°I suddenly understand why Dad doesn¡¯t like to work with the Starlight Legend.¡± Bai Qiucha sighed helplessly, pinched the Thunder Rat in her arms, glanced around, and then headed for the Armed Evolution Research Group area. The mechanical armament on Thunder Rat was of the first generation. Although its integration was not low, it couldn¡¯t keep up with the fast pace of new armaments appearing in the market. Visiting the headquarters was an excellent opportunity to upgrade Thunder Rat¡¯s equipment. ¡­ At the top-level research area. Luo Xiang looked at the Soul Charm released by Schuck, his eyes flickering with a strange glow. ¡°This charm is more complex than I thought, and it seems like this Soul Charm is not very complete.¡± Luo Xiang carefully examined every detail of the Soul Charm, saying, ¡°The original Soul Charm was used to fix the stripped souls, but this charm seems to be a bit different. It has some other structures.¡± ¡°Incomplete?¡± Bai Qi realized upon hearing this, was that why he couldn¡¯t succeed no matter how he tried to manipulate the energy of the rune? The charm wasn¡¯t complete? ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, this charm should be restored by the Death Round Table themselves based on the incomplete charm, and some other functionality was added in. It appears to be able to connect a soul somewhere else with this charm, thereby controlling the actions of the Death Knight. It¡¯s somewhat similar to the remote control of the Mechanical Engineering Department.¡± ¡°Transferring soul¡­ remote control¡­ why does it sound familiar?¡± Bai Qi rubbed his chin, and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind. Transferring the soul of a creature into another object, wasn¡¯t that just what the Dual Sky Mech did? No wonder they couldn¡¯t research how the Dual Sky Mech transferred the soul of the Ferocious Beasts onto the mech. The original method was not left in the mech itself. With this thought, Bai Qi¡¯s research interest was suddenly piqued. If he could restore this Soul Charm, wouldn¡¯t he be able to recreate the Dual Sky Mech? Bai Qi shared his idea with Luo Xiang and was about to ask Luo Xiang about the relevant knowledge when Luo Xiang unhesitatingly poured cold water on him. ¡°Don¡¯t even think about it. The method of stripping souls was lost long ago. Otherwise, Master Lan and the others wouldn¡¯t have gone to great lengths to find a similar solution from the Dual Sky Mech. Moreover, judging from this Soul Charm, it seems like the Death Round Table is in the same situation.¡± Luo Xiang pointed at the Soul Charm in front of him, saying, ¡°However, this Soul Charm is indeed worth researching. Young man, work hard.¡± ¡°Instructor Luo, aren¡¯t you joining too?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback upon hearing this. Luo Xiang¡¯s attainment in runes was even higher than Professor Dong¡¯s, and his understanding of alchemy was obviously not bad either. If Luo Xiang could help, it would speed up the deciphering process. Luo Xiang patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, saying, ¡°This thing is clearly a component, and it¡¯s too time-consuming to restore it. I¡¯d rather use this time to study the Element Gate.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi sighed, opened up his smart brain device and brought out all the problems he encountered during his study of alchemy, seeking guidance from Luo Xiang one by one. Luo Xiang couldn¡¯t help with the Soul Charm, but he couldn¡¯t afford to miss these fundamental questions any longer. ¡­ As expected, Luo Xiang was an expert in runes and he spent only half a day explaining the problems that Bai Qi had accumulated over many days. Bai Qi successfully connected alchemy with runes. ¡°I¡¯ve done all I can to help you, You¡¯ll have to continue researching on your own.¡± Luo Xiang stretched out lazily and said, ¡°Remember to reserve a dormitory for me, I¡¯m currently homeless.¡± ¡°No problem, there are plenty of vacant rooms here.¡± Bai Qi didn¡¯t even raise his head, continuing to immerse himself in the research of alchemy curse marks. Although the Soul Charm can¡¯t separate and transfer souls, the effect of remotely controlling beasts is still worth studying. If it was possible to control across realms like the Death Round Table, could future realm explorations and even fights with ferocious beasts be replaced by similar methods? You have to understand that even Mechanical Beasts can¡¯t be directed across realms by Beast Masters. Thinking about this, Bai Qi became more and more excited. As for Luo Xiang, he didn¡¯t find this strange, and he didn¡¯t bother Bai Qi anymore, conscientiously heading to the residential area of the Institute to look for a satisfactory room. The association did offer rooms, but they were too noisy. Luo Xiang didn¡¯t want President Qin badgering him with questions about his experience of becoming a legend. ¡°Beast Master, it seems you¡¯ve forgotten something.¡± After Luo Xiang left, Schuck finally couldn¡¯t help but speak up. ¡°Forgot what?¡± Bai Qi, still immersed in researching alchemy, looked up somewhat blankly. Only when he saw the skeleton fragments in Schuck¡¯s mouth did he remember. ¡°I almost forgot to upgrade Alpha¡¯s skills!¡± Bai Qi slapped his forehead, Luo Xiang¡¯s distraction had made him forget the main task at hand. Thinking about this, Bai Qi immediately took out the skeleton fragments and handed them over to Alpha, then put on the Evolution Egg to wait for the results. ¡°By the way, where did Cha go?¡± Interrupted by Schuck, Bai Qi finally remembered Bai Qiucha who came to visit the Institute together with him. ¡°Bai Qiucha should have gone to the Armed Evolution Area.¡± Schuck¡¯s eyes flashed red, and he immediately found Bai Qiucha¡¯s location from the Institute¡¯s surveillance. ¡°Armed Evolution? Is there a problem with the mechanical armament of the Thunderbolt Mouse?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback at this, letting Schuck continue his research while he went to the Armed Evolution Area. The Armed Evolution Area was on the eighth floor of the main building of the Institute. As soon as Bai Qi entered, he smelled a familiar metallic odor. Although Armed Evolution still required runes, it was still mainly mechanical. Therefore, the overall environment was barely different than that of the Mechanical Martial Studies. ¡°Bai Qi, I was just about to look for you. It¡¯s perfect timing. Speak up, what have you been meddling with now?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s arrival immediately drew the attention of many researchers. The one that charged forward first was none other than Professor Chu, the leader of the Armed Evolution Team. ¡°Messing with things? I haven¡¯t been researching anything recently, have I?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion. He had been so absorbed in improving the combat readiness of his beasts that he only just began diving into his research a few days ago. He had just begun researching alchemy when he was interrupted again. ¡°Not researching? Then what¡¯s the deal with the Ancient Species of Zhuge Chen?¡± Seeing the sincere look on Bai Qi¡¯s face, Professor Chu also looked a bit confused. ¡°Zhuge Chen¡­ Professor Chu, are you talking about the Mecha Dragon Baby beast? Did something happen?¡± On hearing this, Bai Qi tensed up. The Mecha Dragon Baby beast was different from other Ancient Species as it was only able to adapt to the outside world due to the mechanical armament on its body. Based on what Professor Chu said, could it be that something has happened to the Mecha Dragon Baby beast? ¡°There¡¯s no problem. But are you sure that you didn¡¯t come up with the Mecha Dragon Baby beast¡¯s temporary evolution ability?¡± Hearing Professor Chu¡¯s words, Bai Qi finally caught on and laughed, ¡°That was a joint effort between my parents and me. However, it is only applicable for the Mecha Dragon Baby beast.¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s a pity¡­Using a Spirit Controller¡¯s spirit power to stimulate evolution is quite remarkable even if it is temporary. If we could generalize this practice, maybe Spirit Controllers could also become a powerful fighting force.¡± Professor Chu sighed with some regret, saying, ¡°Now that you¡¯re here, the upgrade of the Thunderbolt Mouse¡¯s mechanical armament is up to you. You know, it¡¯s been a long time. You should have helped her improve it. Hmmm, Bai Qi, are you listening to me?¡± ¡°Ah~ I am, I am.¡± Bai Qi responded perfunctorily, as his mind began to whir with thoughts. Mecha Dragon Baby beast¡­ Spirit Power stimulation¡­ Temporary evolution¡­ Soul Charms¡­ It seemed that it wasn¡¯t impossible to generalize? Chapter 427 - Chapter 427: Chapter 423: Leap Evolution Chapter 427: Chapter 423: Leap Evolution At the top floor of the Super God Evolution Research Institute. Bai Qiucha and Zhuge Chen, each holding a thunderbolt mouse and a mecha dragon cub beast, looked at each other and saw a hint of helplessness in each other¡¯s eyes. ¡°Bai Qi has been holed up in there for a week now, when is he planning to come out?¡± Zhuge Chen scratched his head somewhat helplessly, saying, ¡°In two more weeks, the Super God Evolution Research Institute is set to have its grand opening, and my dad still wants me to discuss some matters with Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Well, I¡¯m used to it. Before I returned to Gusu City, Bai Qi stayed in the Tower of Knowledge for a whole week non-stop just copying data.¡± Bai Qiucha gave a faint smile and looked at the mecha dragon cub beast in Zhuge Chen¡¯s arms. He asked, ¡°But can Bai Qi really popularize the temporary evolution of the mecha dragon cub beast to other pets?¡± ¡°Hard to say, after all, how many things has Bai Qi researched that we thought were achievable?¡± Zhuge Chen patted the mecha dragon cub beast in his arms, saying, ¡°If he can really spread this kind of evolution, then it will truly be a breakthrough for Spirit Controllers.¡± As the owner of the mecha dragon cub beast, Zhuge Chen understood the strength of the cub beast¡¯s temporary evolution better than anyone else. Its initial form was weak, which wouldn¡¯t pose too much of a burden to the Spirit Controller, but when needed, it could evolve at any time to gain powerful strength. Even better, this kind of evolution could also bring about a slight increase in a Spirit Controller¡¯s spirit power. If this could truly be popularized, it would make a significant difference. ¡°Has Bai Qi not come out yet?¡± Just then, Professor Dong walked in from the elevator, followed by a visibly irritated Professor Chu. Upon seeing them, Zhuge Chen immediately asked with respect, ¡°Professor Dong, Professor Chu, what brings you two here?¡± ¡°Humph, isn¡¯t it because this old woman said she was worried about Bai Qi overusing his brain? It¡¯s normal for young people to go a few days and nights without sleep, no need to worry.¡± Professor Chu stated in annoyance. Yet, Professor Dong still wore a smile on her face, answering, ¡°Still, you came, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Cough¡­ that¡¯s to see what innovations Bai Qi has come up with.¡± Professor Chu blushed, then looked to Bai Qiucha and Zhuge Chen at the entrance waiting, asking, ¡°Has there been any movement from Bai Qi these few days?¡± Zhuge Chen shook his head, saying, ¡°I¡¯ve been here a few times looking for Bai Qi but there has been no response, he should still be doing research. The day before, Legend Luo went inside once but he came out quite quickly.¡± ¡°Luo Xiang? That means Bai Qi is making good progress, and we have no need to worry unnecessarily.¡± Professor Dong let out a sigh of relief, saying with a smile, ¡°Maybe by the time of the grand opening ceremony of the Super God Evolution Research Institute, Bai Qi will be able to present a breakthrough that would shake the entire Federation.¡± No sooner had she finished speaking than the tightly closed doors of Bai Qi¡¯s research chamber suddenly opened, revealing a head with hair as messy as a bird¡¯s nest. It was Bai Qi. ¡°Bai Qi, you¡­¡± Zhuge Chen promptly attempted to ask him something, but Bai Qi ignored him and went straight to Bai Qiucha, snatching away the thunderbolt mouse. ¡°Cha, I¡¯m borrowing your thunderbolt mouse.¡± Bang! Having said that, Bai Qi immediately closed the door again. ¡°Bai Qi, what are you doing?¡± Bai Qiucha was somewhat confused as he looked at the closed door again, still unable to grasp what had happened. ¡°Perhaps he¡¯s using your thunderbolt mouse for some research? I recall Bai Qi did the same thing with Beta before.¡± Zhuge Chen tilted his head in recollection, it seemed that not only Beta but also Alpha had been modified a lot by Bai Qi. ¡°I¡¯m suddenly a bit nervous¡­¡± Bai Qiucha couldn¡¯t help but walk up to the door, not concealing his anxiety over the thunderbolt mouse. Thunder!!! Just as Bai Qiucha had reached the door, a roar as loud as a thunderclap came from the room, followed by a series of clanging noises. ¡°Bai Qi isn¡¯t doing some dangerous research on the thunderbolt mouse, is he?¡± Bai Qiucha¡¯s expression changed. The image of Bai Qi dressed in a white coat, scalpel in hand, approaching the thunderbolt mouse appeared in his mind. ¡°No way, I won¡¯t switch to mechanical armaments!¡± The reason he and Zhuge Chen were waiting here for Bai Qi¡¯s update, besides curiosity, was that Bai Qi mentioned he might be able to develop a new set of armaments. But now it seemed like Bai Qi¡¯s research looked quite dangerous. However, just as Bai Qiucha was about to break the door, it opened again and a huge three-headed dog walked out, holding a thunderbolt mouse trapped in a golden cage in its mouth. ¡°Finally, it¡¯s done.¡± Under the curious eyes of Bai Qiucha and the others, Bai Qi also came out from the room. He casually tossed a gold cross-shaped mechanical device at Bai Qiucha. ¡°Here it is, your Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine. Your thunderbolt mouse has a bad temper and strongly resists my spirit power. The final tryout has to be done by you.¡± ¡°Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine?¡± Bai Qiucha was stunned upon hearing this and immediately looked over at Zhuge Chen. That day at the Armament Evolution Team, Bai Qiucha had already seen Zhuge Chen¡¯s Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine, and in the last couple of days had personally verified the combat power of the Mecha Dragon Baby beast after its evolution. Though it lacked when compared to Beast Masters, this combat power was sufficient for Zhuge Chen to safely practice in the wilderness not too far from the city. However, the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine was just for Zhuge Chen to store Spirit Power, it should not be of much use to the Fierce Mouse, unless¡­ Had Bai Qi truly researched it out? ¡°What are you in a daze for? Hurry up and see the effect so I can go to sleep.¡± Seeing Bai Qiucha in a daze, Bai Qi could not help but give Bai Qiucha a kick, followed by a heavy yawn. He had spent almost the entire week researching the integration method of the Soul Charm and Rune, and Armament Evolution, without resting for even half a second. Even as a Six Stage Beast Trainer now, the terrifying consumption of Spirit Power was somewhat unbearable for him. ¡°Oh¡­ okay.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, then looked at the somewhat scorched office area behind the door, saying, ¡°Should we change to another place?¡± ¡°The Institute has designated test areas, you can follow me.¡± Professor Dong looked at the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine in Bai Qiucha¡¯s hand and the Fierce Mouse that had put on a brand new armament. A comforting smile appeared on his face, and he turned and walked away. ¡°Little rascal, did you really research it out?¡± Professor Chu walked in front of Bai Qi, and curiously asked. ¡°Barely I guess, it¡¯s still just a prototype, I don¡¯t know the success rate.¡± At the words of Bai Qi, Bai Qiucha¡¯s excited expression instantly froze, saying, ¡°Bai Qi, isn¡¯t this¡­ dangerous at all?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, at most, evolution fails, there will be no danger to life.¡± Bai Qi yawned and tossed another blue Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine to Zhuge Chen, saying, ¡°I have also made your new Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine, the strength and maintenance time of the Mecha Dragon Baby Beast¡¯s evolution should be enhanced a bit in the future, but it¡¯s better to try it together this time.¡± Zhuge Chen nodded, directly accepted it, and looked up and down at Bai Qi, asking, ¡°Are you sure you don¡¯t need to sleep for a while?¡± ¡°No problem, I won¡¯t die.¡± Bai Qi shook his head and quickly stepped into the elevator. The test area was in the middle of the main building of the Research Institute. The five of them quickly arrived by elevator. Compared to other floors, the architectural style of the test area was obviously much heavier. Throughout their path, they almost saw a variety of defensive facilities, much stronger than the defense of the Wuhou Dojo battleground. ¡°Armament Evolution now focuses on increasing mechanical weapons, and all kinds of tests are indispensable. So, the defense here has been deliberately strengthened. You don¡¯t need to be so surprised.¡± Professor Chu stroked his beard, opened a vacant test room, and said, ¡°Hurry up, let me see what Bai Qi¡¯s research results look like.¡± Seeing Professor Chu¡¯s excited expression as a child encountering interesting toys, Bai Qiucha and Zhuge Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly, but they obediently walked in. ¡°The method is very simple. Tea, you just need to inject your Spirit Power into the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine, the way is the same as when you communicate with the Bone Dragon.¡± Bai Qi briefly explained the method of use, and Zhuge Chen raised doubts. ¡°Don¡¯t we need to store Spirit Power in the mechanical armament?¡± Bai Qi shook his head and said, ¡°Of course you can store it, but remote inputs are now possible.¡± ¡°Moreover, storing Spirit Power is just because Spirit Controller¡¯s Spirit Power has an upper limit. Tea is a Fifth Stage Beast Master, you don¡¯t need to worry about this.¡± Hearing this, Zhuge Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. He almost forgot that Bai Qiucha was originally a Beast Master; they didn¡¯t need to worry about Spirit Power at all. But being able to remotely input Spirit Power doesn¡¯t seem too different from before. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll begin.¡± After listening to Bai Qi¡¯s explanation, Bai Qiucha held the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine tightly in her hand, glanced at the Fierce Mouse in the field who also had a curious and nervous face, and carefully injected her Spirit Power into it. In an instant, Bai Qiucha felt as if she was suddenly in a strange space, and in the center of the space, a small mouse soul was floating, curiously looking at her. ¡°Fierce Mouse?¡± Bai Qiucha raised her eyebrows, realizing quickly that she had entered the soul space of the Fierce Mouse. But before she could understand the situation, the Fierce Mouse¡¯s soul floated towards her, and gradually merged. Rumble¡­ A thunderbolt rang, and suddenly a deafening thunder sound rang in the test room, and the Fierce Mouse¡¯s body also emitted dazzling Evolution Light. ¡°Armament Evolution? No, there¡¯s no carving of runes, it doesn¡¯t look like it.¡± Professor Chu frowned slightly, and for a while, he could not figure out the Fierce Mouse¡¯s status. ¡°This feeling, it¡¯s like the temporary evolution of the Mecha Dragon Baby Beast. Bai Qi, did you really succeed?¡± Zhuge Chen carefully observed for a while, his face full of disbelief. Had Bai Qi really figured it out in just one week? ¡°It seems to be a success.¡± Looking at the Fierce Mouse whose body shape had changed again, Bai Qi also quietly sighed in relief, saying, ¡°This is a new method of evolution I¡¯ve studied recently. As for the name¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s call it Leap Evolution!¡± Chapter 428 - Chapter 428: Chapter 424: Breaking into Twilight Tomb Again Chapter 428: Chapter 424: Breaking into Twilight Tomb Again ¡°Leap Evolution?¡± Zhuge Chen mumbled to himself, skipping directly to the mature form and bypassing the intermediate growth steps, was that why it was called Leap Evolution? ¡°Little rascal, this old man truly bows to you.¡± Professor Chu looked at the Storm Rat that had already finished evolving, and suddenly felt truly old. ¡°This is just the initial version, even if it was designed specifically for the Storm Rat, there are still many flaws. If we want to implement it broadly, the work required might be larger than that for Rune Evolution and Armament Evolution.¡± Having said this, Bai Qi looked somewhat embarrassed as he addressed Professor Chu and Professor Dong: ¡°When the time comes, I may have to trouble you both again.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright, this is our responsibility after all.¡± Professor Dong shook his head, ¡°However, let¡¯s first have a look at the results of your specific research.¡± Bai Qi nodded and looked towards the Storm Rat in the testing room, which had successfully evolved. No, it should be called a lower-ranking Thunder King, an Overlord Stormmouse now. [Name]: Overlord Stormmouse [Nature]: Thunder [Bloodline Level]: Lower-Ranking King [Description]: Evolved from the Storm Rat King, it can bathe in celestial thunderbolts without getting injured, and it has an extremely quarrelsome personality and prefers to live alone. ¡­ ¡°Storm Rat? No, Overlord Stormmouse, have you really evolved?¡± Bai Qiucha looked with some surprise at the Overlord Stormmouse in front of her until she felt the intimate connection between them, confirming that the creature in front of her was indeed her Overlord Stormmouse. ¡°Overlord?¡± The Overlord Stormmouse also found its transformation curious. Upon seeing Bai Qiucha approach, it couldn¡¯t help but release a bolt of lightning. ¡°Phew~ Such a familiar feeling, it seems it really worked.¡± Bai Qiucha, who had been blackened by the electricity, exhaled a puff of black smoke, but her face was full of satisfaction. The Storm Rat had indeed evolved just like that. ¡°Indeed, it seems to be quite successful. But it would be better to find a spirit controller to try it out next time because the spiritual power of a beast master is still much stronger than that of a spirit controller.¡± Bai Qi looked at the data collected by Schuck and nodded satisfactorily. ¡°Let¡¯s try it with Garulu. I don¡¯t think anyone among the spirit controllers is more familiar with this than I am.¡± Zhuge Chen volunteered with a hint of anticipation in his eyes. Although the Mecha Dragon Baby Beast was his later contract, it had already surpassed Garulu in combat power after evolution. If he could also enhance Garulu, it would be nothing less than perfect. ¡°Then don¡¯t regret it, as I haven¡¯t grasped this evolution method fully yet.¡± Bai Qi shrugged. This was not him being modest. The complexity of the Soul Charm was a bit over the top. Even though he thought about using the routine of Armament Evolution to complete the missing parts of the Soul Charm, at present, he could only extract the effect of resonating the human and pet beast¡¯s souls with each other and thereby stimulate evolution. If Luo Xiang hadn¡¯t come over during the process to help provide some alternate ideas, Bai Qi estimated he would have needed another three or four days to get to where he was now. As for fully understanding the Soul Charm, there was a lot of time that needed to be invested. ¡°It¡¯s not a matter of regret. If it succeeds, I think all the spirit controllers will thank you.¡± When Zhuge Chen said this, both Professor Dong and Professor Chu nodded slightly in agreement. Spirit-Control Orb, Armament Evolution, and now this Leap Evolution. If these three researches were fully promoted to the entire federation, it would truly become a nation of beast control. During their discussion, a dark red light suddenly bloomed around the Overlord Stormmouse, which then devolved back to a Storm Rat. ¡°It lasted for one minute and thirty-eight seconds. Considering this was its first evolution, it performed quite well.¡± Bai Qi glanced at the time recording by Schuck, ¡°This Leap Evolution revolves around the compatibility between humans and pet beasts. Simply put, the better your relationship with the Storm Rat, Cha, the deeper the bond, the longer the evolved state will last.¡± ¡°Um, how about we call it Bond Evolution instead?¡± ¡°Bond?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qiucha had an epiphany. She held the tired Storm Rat, which had just devolved, in her arms. Her eyes flashed with an unprecedented shine. Initially, she had just wanted to experience the feeling of having multiple contracted pet beasts. However, it seemed that the Storm Rat could now fight beside her. ¡°Now, because you are a beast master, your spiritual power is stronger so the duration of evolution will be relatively longer. But, for safety¡¯s sake, you can also store power in the Storm Rat in advance. Think of it as a battery.¡± Bai Qi pointed to the new armor on the Storm Rat, ¡°I have updated its armor, which should hold up for a while. As for further updates, it need not concern me.¡± At this point, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but yawn, ¡°I can¡¯t go on, I need to get a good long sleep. Otherwise, I¡¯ll drop dead.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t rush, you still haven¡¯t helped me design the Leap Evolution armament for my Garulu.¡± Zhuge Chen hurriedly stopped Bai Qi, ¡°And there¡¯s the matter of spiritual power. Even if we spirit controllers store power in advance, these mechanical armaments do have their storage limits.¡± ¡°Then why not get two portable spiritual power storage devices? Haven¡¯t you used power banks before?¡± Bai Qi sighed and pointed to Schuck, ¡°Schuck, it¡¯s all yours now. I¡¯m going to retreat.¡± After speaking, Bai Qi quickly disappeared into one of his secret realms. If he wanted a good long sleep, the secret realm was most definitely the most comfortable place. ¡°It¡¯s really tough to guide the beast masters of today.¡± Schuck sighed when he saw the situation, glanced at the dispirited Beta in the middle, and sighed again. Not only was it hard to be a Beast Master, but he found it difficult to guide himself as well. Just because Snow Doll wasn¡¯t icy anymore~ ¡­ A day later. Bai Qi got up from bed with a satisfied look on his face. He glanced at the time and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. ¡°Did I actually sleep for a whole day and night? Alchemy really isn¡¯t meant to be rushed.¡± Bai Qi swished his mouth, he was lucky to have worm grass that improved his sleep quality. Otherwise, he doubted a whole day and night of sleep would be enough to bring him back to his peak state. ¡°I wonder how Schuck is doing with the design he¡¯s helping Zhuge Chen with. Given that we have the core plan, making modifications should not be difficult.¡± Bai Qi quickly tidied up himself and left the secluded area. As he stepped out, a cold wind swept toward him, seeming like it would freeze him solid on the spot. Buzz¡­ At that moment, a golden wall fell from the sky, blocking the cold wind. Diamond Strength. ¡°Thanks, Beta.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand as a gesture of gratitude to Beta at his side, but Beta ignored him and lay down again. Seeing this, Bai Qi shrugged. Ever since he¡¯d let Beta take care of Snow Doll for two days, Beta had been this glum and dispirited. According to Schuck, Beta had annoyed Snow Doll to the point that she showed her other side, and Beta had been like this ever since. Seeing Bai Qi like this, Beta wailed and turned his head away. He looked pitiful, like a puppy that had been abandoned by its mother. Woof Woof Woof¡­ (My snow cone¡­) ¡°Bai Qi, why did you suddenly appear?¡± Upon seeing Bai Qi suddenly appear, Zhuge Chen quickly retracted Garulu and ran over. Bai Qiucha from the other side did the same. ¡°I was here when I left yesterday, so of course I would appear here now.¡± Bai Qi looked at them helplessly, ¡°Didn¡¯t you know, Cha?¡± ¡°I thought you¡¯d sleep some more, so I didn¡¯t give it much thought. I¡¯m sorry.¡± Bai Qiucha smiled apologetically at Bai Qi, ¡°Did you rest well?¡± ¡°Sort of. I think I was about to oversleep.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, then looked at Garulu, who had also underwent a significant transformation, and said, ¡°Has Garulu¡¯s Leap Evolution been completed too?¡± Zhuge Chen replied, ¡°Yes, after Schuck designed it for Garulu, Professor Dong and Professor Chu provided some feedback. We were just testing the combat capabilities after the evolution.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good, I won¡¯t have to worry about it from now on.¡± Bai Qi stretched lazily, slapped Schuck on his head and let him rest in the Beast Control Space. He then looked at the two of them and said, ¡°I¡¯ve been cooped up here for a while now, I¡¯m thinking of taking a break and exploring the Twilight Tomb. Would you two like to come along?¡± ¡°I have no problem with that. It¡¯ll be good to test the power of my Thunderbolt Rat.¡± Bai Qiucha quickly agreed. He and his Thunderbolt Rat had almost completely become accustomed to their Leap Evolution, and all that was left was to do some real battle training. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I might not be able to make it.¡± A hint of regret flashed across Zhuge Chen¡¯s face, ¡°Professor Dong and Professor Chu are planning to reveal the Leap Evolution at the opening ceremony, so I have quite a bit of work to help with.¡± ¡°Alright then, maybe next time.¡± Bai Qi sympathetically patted Zhuge Chen¡¯s shoulder. He¡¯s glad that he¡¯d agreed with Zhuge Xu and the others that he wouldn¡¯t handle matters personally, otherwise he¡¯d probably be wrapped up in all kinds of troublesome affairs like Zhuge Chen. After saying goodbye to Zhuge Chen, Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha mounted the Bone Dragon and set off directly for the Twilight Tomb. So much time had passed, the first level of the Twilight Tomb had been completely opened to all of Gusu City. Undead Hill, which used to be forbidden for newcomers, was now bustling with people. Young Beast Masters came to practice everywhere. ¡°It looks like Gusu City is going to produce a lot of outstanding Beast Masters.¡± Looking at the young Beast Masters down below, Bai Qi felt a bit emotional. It seemed like more than half a year ago, he was also full of energy challenging the Gemini Tower. ¡°So, are we going to start from the first level?¡± Bai Qiucha, controlling the Bone Dragon to land slowly, turned her head to ask Bai Qi. ¡°Let¡¯s go straight to the third level. There¡¯s not much point in the first two.¡± Seeing that Jie Ta was still a bit weak and that his mood was not very stable, Bai Qi decided they needed more real combat practice. And the best place for practice, of course, would be the third level, full of skeleton soldiers. ¡°Bai Qi, wait up for me!¡± Just as Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha were about to enter the Twilight Tomb, a green figure fast approached from afar and landed heavily in front of Bai Qi. The powerful wind blew everyone and their beasts away. ¡°Nicholas? You¡¯re back?¡± Chapter 429 - Chapter 429: Chapter 425: Snow Dolls First Battle Chapter 429: Chapter 425: Snow Doll¡¯s First Battle Before, Bai Qi had also asked about Nicholas and the Cowskin Snake¡¯s situation. Luo Xiang mentioned that Master Aleta seemed to be quite interested in Nicholas, allowing him to stay in Eden for a while; he didn¡¯t expect he would return so early. ¡°Big sis Aleta said there¡¯s nothing more to teach me, so I came back,¡± Nicholas nodded, saying. ¡°Nothing more to teach? Yo, you graduated then.¡± Bai Qi immediately gave a thumbs up upon hearing this. It was a story arc common in martial arts novels ¡ª if there was nothing more to teach, it meant you had learned everything. ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it; this stupid dragon was kicked out.¡± The Cowskin Snake popped its head out from behind Nicholas, ruthlessly exposing Nicholas¡¯s lies. ¡°When I was with the Dragon Emperor, even the youngest dragons were better than this stupid dragon.¡± ¡°Is that really what happened?¡± Bai Qi looked at Nicholas suspiciously. Seeing the latter¡¯s slightly embarrassed look, he sighed helplessly. He had thought that Nicholas might have gotten in Master Aleta¡¯s good graces this time. Instead, he had been expelled. ¡°Well, it¡¯s understandable that Master Aleta would find him disappointing considering her strength. Anyway, he¡¯s still a legend, isn¡¯t he?¡± Bai Qi patted Nicholas and said, ¡°Good thing we plan to go through the Twilight Tomb, at least with your protection I can explore more confidently.¡± Originally, he just wanted to challenge the four or five levels previously validated by Bai Heguang. His experience in the Elemental World was still a bit scary to recall. Now that Nicholas was back, they could fully enjoy themselves~ ¡°Twilight Tomb?¡± Nicholas was stunned at first, then raised his head proudly, saying, ¡°Leave it to me, no matter who we face, I¡¯ll protect you!¡± Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily. If Nicholas had been with him in Fire Element World, he wouldn¡¯t have needed to be so rushed. Hmm, but it seemed Nicholas might not have been able to defeat that Flame Demon anyway. The two humans, a dragon, and a snake, one after the other, entered the Twilight Tomb. The young Beast Masters around them looked at each other, it took them quite a while to react. ¡°Did I¡­ just see a giant dragon?¡± ¡°Not one, but two. Didn¡¯t you see that there was another bone dragon?¡± ¡°Bone dragon? Is that Bai Qiucha, the son of the Legendary Celestial Brilliance? So, is the person next to him Bai Qi?¡± ¡°Bai Qi? Don¡¯t tell me that giant dragon belongs to Bai Qi¡­¡± ¡°They bring giant dragons to battle in a dungeon, yet we¡¯re all Beast Masters. Why is the gap so big?¡± ¡°No need to envy them, it won¡¯t do us any good after all¡­¡± ¡­ Third floor of the Twilight Tomb. Just like the last time Bai Qi came, it was still incredibly gloomy. The dense power of shadow constantly surged towards them, as if wanting to drag them into this bone grassland. Crackle¡­Crackle¡­ It seemed to detect the presence of outsiders, and an army of skeleton soldiers crawled out from the ground, swaying their way towards Bai Qi and the others. ¡°Just some small-fry? I can blow them away with a sigh.¡± Nicholas was somewhat disappointed when he saw this. He was looking forward to displaying his current strength, but all they got was a bunch of skeleton soldiers? ¡°I¡¯m here to train my beasts, not for you to show off. Keep it in check.¡± Seeing the skeleton soldiers staggering around with the blow of Nicholas¡¯s dragon wing, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes. ¡°Alright¡­¡± Nicholas pointed his finger somewhat aggrievedly, then turned into a human form, quietly following behind Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha. Without the interference from Nicholas, the skeleton soldiers got up again and came in droves towards the pair. ¡°I¡¯ll try out Thunderbolt Poplar¡¯s combat power first.¡± Bai Qiucha, ready for the hunt, summoned Thunderbolt Poplar first. Holding the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine in one hand and eyes staring sternly, he loudly said, ¡°Thunderbolt Poplar, Leap Evolution!¡± Thunder! Thunderbolt Poplar¡¯s roar corresponded, an intense melody echoed as the brilliant Evolution Light enveloped its whole body, causing its shape to change again. Shortly after, the light disappeared, and Thunderbolt Imperial Rat, imbued with golden thunder, descended from the sky. Without waiting for Bai Qiucha¡¯s command, it turned into a thunderbolt and rushed into the sea of bones. Although its growth level wasn¡¯t very high, the combination of King-level bloodline and thunder attribute crushed these lowest-level skeleton soldiers. It easily wiped out a large area. ¡°Although it can only sustain for up to two minutes, its combat power during this period is no less strong. Leap Evolution really is the gospel for Spirit Controllers.¡± Seeing the Thunderbolt Imperial Rat rampant among the skeleton soldiers, a smile crept onto Bai Qiucha¡¯s face, even happier than when watching the Bone Dragon slay the King Creature. However, when Bai Qiucha looked at Bai Qi and the others, he found Bai Qi chuckling quietly. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is there something wrong with the Thunderbolt Imperial Rat?¡± Bai Qiucha looked puzzled. Bai Qi noticed his slip, composed himself, and said, ¡°Nothing, I just thought you looked cool when you yelled ¡®Leap Evolution¡¯.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Bai Qiucha finally realized, his face turning red. He didn¡¯t feel it just then, but thinking about it, it did seem a little embarrassing. Eventually, Thunderbolt Imperial Rat¡¯s evolution time ended, and Bai Qiucha withdrew it back into the Green Leaf Ball immediately. ¡°Two minutes and thirteen seconds. The evolution duration has increased.¡± Bai Qiucha glanced at the time on his phone and carefully put away the Green Leaf Ball. ¡°Leap evolution gives you an overbearing battle strength, but once it¡¯s mastered, it can last even longer.¡± Bai Qi nodded, then called out the Snow Doll. Whirr, whirr? (Master, where are we? Everything here is so strange.) The Snow Doll, which had lived in the Fire Element World since it was young, was extremely curious about this novel world. The skeleton soldiers, who looked completely different from elemental creatures, made it even more curious. ¡°Those are our enemies. Your next task is to kill them. Understand?¡± Whirr, whirr¡­ (I think I understand¡­) Jie Ta nodded his head in confusion, but before he could fully understand, he was thrown by Bai Qi directly into the group of skeleton soldiers. Whirr, whirr! The sudden action by Bai Qi startled the Snow Doll, but before it could react, it was swallowed by the infinite skeleton soldiers. ¡°So that¡¯s your Six Pets? Elemental creatures, surely you didn¡¯t form a contract with them in the Elemental World, right?¡± Bai Qiucha curiously watched the bewildered Snow Doll dodging within the group of skeletons and said, ¡°From what I can see, it seems quite timid?¡± Awuu, awuu? (Timid? You humans are too young.) Hearing Bai Qiucha¡¯s words, Beta, who was originally lying on the side watching, suddenly lifted its head. The look in its eyes was full of contempt. ¡°It¡¯s a bit timid, so that¡¯s why we¡¯re here to build up its courage.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders, although training courage was only one goal. He also wanted to see if there would be any other forms when the Snow Doll¡¯s mood continued to fluctuate. Whoosh! Just then, a cold wind blew across the grassland, directly freezing the skeleton soldiers within a hundred meters. The source of the cold wind was naturally the slightly frightened Snow Doll. ¡°Tsk¡­ it didn¡¯t even change its form. The intimidation ability of these skeleton soldiers is not enough.¡± Looking at the gradually calming Snow Doll, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue. He then couldn¡¯t resist giving Beta a few glances. Awuu, awuu! (Human, what did your look just now mean!) ¡°Nothing, I just thought you looked better.¡± Bai Qi casually replied. Scared of dogs but not of skeletons, had the Snow Doll been bitten by a dog before? There wouldn¡¯t be Arctic Ice Wolves in the Fire Element World. While Bai Qi was puzzled, the Snow Doll had already encountered the second batch of skeleton soldiers. The Snow Doll had seemingly adapted to the situation, exhaling a gust of icy wind, creating a sudden blizzard that froze the skeleton soldiers into ice sculptures. ¡°Elemental creatures do indeed possess extraordinary talents. Although its level is almost the same as the Thunderbolt Mouse, its output is so much stronger?¡± Bai Qiucha sighed in admiration upon seeing this, and Bai Qi nodded in agreement. Though boosted by king bloodline, it had such impressive output at the third level. Elemental species merit their reputation as a natural mage profession. However, he was not just interested in that. Rubbing his chin, Bai Qi looked around and finally spotted several Nightmare Knights on a nearby hill. Finally, something big has come~ ¡°Jie Ta, go try to defeat those guys.¡± Whirr, whirr? The Snow Doll curiously looked at the Nightmare Knights, but after sensing their powerful aura, it instinctively ran in Bai Qi¡¯s direction. When you encounter something stronger than yourself, you must run away. That was the only thing it had learned in the Fire Element World. The Nightmare Knights obviously would not let go of such an obvious target like the Snow Doll. They rushed to the Snow Doll¡¯s side almost instantly. Their Bone Long Spears, burning with the flames of nightmares, ruthlessly stabbed at the Snow Doll. Whirr, whirr! (Please don¡¯t bully me!) On seeing that, the Snow Doll let out an alarm. Its originally azure blue eyes turned fiery red. The Snow Doll¡¯s body instantly melted into a pool of clear water, deftly avoiding the Nightmare Knight¡¯s attack. Not only that, the ice that had frozen the skeleton soldiers also melted, turning into a wave that rushed towards the Nightmare Knight. ¡°As I thought, it changes forms when it gets nervous.¡± Seeing the transformation of Jie Ta into a Water Spirit Child, Bai Qi nodded slightly. Meanwhile, Bai Qiucha seemed quite taken aback and said, ¡°Bai Qi, isn¡¯t your Six Pet the Snow Doll? How did it change into a Water Spirit Child?¡± ¡°Jie Ta¡¯s situation is a bit special. Although it has the appearance of a Snow Doll, it¡¯s a king creature of the mythical species.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders and explained the situation of the Snow Doll to Bai Qiucha. ¡°A mythical species King¡­ Snow Doll?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qiucha seemed even more confused. Isn¡¯t it a common fact that the stronger an elemental species, the larger its size? Why did everything seem off with Bai Qi? Moreover, even if it¡¯s a mythical species, changing the form is fine, but how did it completely change its race? Indeed, none of the creatures that Bai Qi has contracted are normal¡­ Chapter 430 - Chapter 430: Chapter 426: This is Truly Cruel... Chapter 430: Chapter 426: This is Truly Cruel¡­ Fortunately, Bai Qiucha had watched Bai Qi¡¯s climb to success, quickly adapting to the situation, yet her interest in the Snow Doll did not diminish by half. Compared to the Snow Doll¡¯s powerful freezing abilities, Jie Ta, in Water Spirit Child form, had significantly stronger attack power. The skeletal soldiers that had just recovered from being frozen had no time to react before they were shattered by the giant waves created by the Water Tsunami Wave. Even their Fire of Soul was extinguished. As for the few Nightmare Knights, they too were swept far away by the Water Tsunami Wave. ¡°Such strength at the third level, a Mythical Species is indeed extraordinary.¡± Bai Qi nodded repeatedly. Although the caterpillar fungus was also a Mythical Species it didn¡¯t exhibit much combat strength aside from its original Sun Wheel and the attributes of the Great Sun brought by its current Great Sun Force Field. But the Snow Doll was clearly much stronger, whether it was the Blizzard or the Water Tsunami Wave, the effects were remarkable. ¡°Although it¡¯s not as violently offensive as fire elements, this combination of control and offense seems pretty good too.¡± Watching the Nightmare Knight who was swept away by the Water Tsunami Wave and didn¡¯t stop until it had flown several tens of meters away, Bai Qi grinned and turned to Schuck and said, ¡°Schuck, are you sure that Snow Doll¡¯s next state can handle these Nightmare Knights?¡± ¡°If the data I collected earlier is still accurate, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡± Schuck nodded. However, his eyes were fixed on the Nightmare Knights. The electromagnetic sniper rifle on his back was always on standby, and Alpha on the other side was doing the same. Aoo aoo¡­ (I have verified it, there will be no problem¡­) Watching Jie Ta, who was furiously washing away the Undead, Beta¡¯s eyes flashed a hint of resentment. He had been a perfect snowball, how did he turn into that¡­ ¡°I didn¡¯t expect it, Beta, you have real confidence in Jie Ta.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi became increasingly curious and patiently watched the battle. The sudden change in Jie Ta had taken the Nightmare Knights by surprise. However, the Nightmare Knights still had the upper hand in terms of levels, and they soon withstood the impact of the Water Tsunami Wave, and charged at Jie Ta from different directions. In addition to this, some mid-high-level skeletal creatures were slowly surfacing from the ground, braving Jie Ta¡¯s attacks and slowly encircling him. Ho Ho Ho! (Don¡¯t you dare come near me!) Seeing the skeletons rushing menacingly towards him, Jie Ta¡¯s eyes moistened and he burst into tears. ¡°Damn, this is getting too real.¡± Bai Qi was startled. This was a courage training exercise, but he didn¡¯t want to genuinely terrify Lao Liu. ¡°Alpha, get ready to save him.¡± Creak, creak. (Understood.) Alpha nodded and was about to make a move, but he was stunned after seeing what was happening in front of him. With Jie Ta¡¯s crying, rain started falling from the Bone Grassland, and the raindrops seemed to be alive. They all gathered around Jie Ta, forming a water wall that encircled him. This water wall was incredibly thick. It felt like a heavenly river had crashed onto the ground, crushing some of the oncoming skeletal creatures into pieces. Even the Nightmare Knights were blocked out. ¡°Rain Prayer and Water Curtain Sky?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback. He had thought Jie Ta would lose his fighting ability due to emotional turmoil. Now it seemed that Jie Ta had grown even stronger. Just as Bai Qi was surprised, the Water Screen Sky started moving. The four water walls turned into bulldozers and charged forward. Even the earth under their path was turned up. Numerous skeletal creatures were ground into fragments by this relentless water curtain without showing their heads. ¡°Bai Qi, your¡­ uh, Six Pets¡­ they¡¯re quite impressive.¡± Bai Qiucha was in awe and after a long pause, squeezed out this sentence. ¡°Thank you for the compliment.¡± Through the contract connection, he could clearly sense that Jie Ta¡¯s energy had been completely drained. That last strike had consumed all of his energy. Of course, the result was extraordinarily breathtaking. The grassland, once shrouded in bone, was now devastated. Numerous bone fragments floated in the water current. The few Nightmare Knights were also heavily wounded, obviously suffering severe injuries. However, this drove the Nightmare Knights to activate their Nightmare Force Field. The scorching fire directly tore a big hole in the Water Screen Sky and charged straight towards Jie Ta. ¡°Why does this dragon feel like the temperature is rising?¡± Nicholas, who had been about to fall asleep because of boredom, suddenly raised his head and looked at the battlefield curiously. Presumably due to the Nightmare Force Field¡¯s fire, the water summoned by Jie Ta was slowly being roasted into water vapor, and even Jie Ta himself began to emit strands of steam. By the time the Nightmare Knights rushed back to Jie Ta, Jie Ta had already turned into water vapor and floated into the sky. Bai Qi looked up towards the direction of the water vapor and saw a cloud-shaped human figure wandering in the sky. Gradually, it merged with the other water vapor. ¡°Is this Jie Ta¡¯s third form? But didn¡¯t Jie Ta already use up all his energy?¡± [Name]: Cloud Child [Nature]: Water (Myth) [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King [Growth Level]: Third Level [Skills]: Thunder Strike (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient), Thunder Roar (Super ¨C Mastery), Falling Thunder (Super ¨C Proficient), Flame Soul (Transcendent Level ¨C Mastery) [Energy Value]: 1E1120W [Condition]: Evolvable ¡­ [Skill Name]: Thunder Strike [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Effect]: Force field skill, summoning thunderbolts from the sky to indiscriminately attack below, it is the strongest attacking method. ¡­ [Skill Name]: Thunder Roar [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Effect]: A passive skill that causes fear effect on creatures in range and inflicts certain mental damage. ¡­ [Skill Name]: Falling Thunder [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Effect]: Summoning powerful thunder to attack enemies, once the thunder strikes, everything perishes. ¡­ [Skill Name]: Flame Soul [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Effect]: Flame Soul hidden deep in the soul, it¡¯s calm when the heart is calm, and it breaks out when the heart¡¯s in turmoil. ¡­ ¡°Indeed it has exhausted all its energy. However, Jie Ta can absorb energy from the surrounding moisture, plus, there seems to be another source of energy hidden within Jie Ta.¡± Schuck nodded and said. ¡°Another source of energy, is it Flame Soul?¡± ¡°Solid Snow Doll, liquid Water Spirit Child, gaseous Cloud Child, Jie Ta is quite good at physics.¡± Bai Qi licked his lips, looking at the increasingly large and dark rainclouds overhead, and couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°So Beta was traumatized by Jie Ta¡¯s transformation?¡± Schuck nodded and said, ¡°Not exactly traumatized, it¡¯s just that Jie Ta changes its form inside Beta¡¯s mouth.¡± ¡°Ah, I think I understand.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi looked at Beta with sympathy. Having a cloud of thunder in one¡¯s mouth was quite stimulating to even think about. ¡°Just a little thunder, and it¡¯s scared like this. A stupid dog is really a stupid dog.¡± Hearing Schuck and Bai Qi¡¯s conversation, the Cowskin Snake couldn¡¯t help but sneer. Ooh ooh! (You stinky snake, do you believe I¡¯ll stew you right now?!) When he heard the Cowskin Snake¡¯s words, Beta immediately perked up and tried to bite the snake. The snake, having prepared earlier, agilely dodged and chased Nicholas around, starting a game of hide and seek. ¡°These two, why are they at it again.¡± Bai Qi, who had just enjoyed a moment of peace, sighed as he watched Beta and the Cowskin Snake start their antics again. Did he feel that Beta¡¯s earlier listless condition was actually not bad? Rumble¡­ As Beta and the Cowskin Snake were fooling around, a deafening thunder swept across the grassland. The undead creatures that were still slowly struggling all stopped at the same time. The fire of souls in their eye sockets flickered violently, as if they were going to extinguish at any time. Then, countless thunderbolts fell from the sky and enveloped all the undead creatures within the range of the thunderclouds. In an instant, the sky was full of flashing lightning, and bones were flying everywhere. The Nightmare Knight, who had barely survived the onslaught of the water tsunami wave, was blasted by the thunderbolt. The nightmare force field shattered instantly, exposing it directly under the thunderclouds. The infinite thunder blasted it into pieces. And the skeletal creatures around didn¡¯t even have any room to resist. Their fire of souls were directly extinguished. ¡°Both are thunder-type, but the gap is a bit too big¡­¡± Bai Qiucha, stupefied, watched Jie Ta use thunder to cleanse the earth and unconsciously caressed the Green Leaf Ball in his hand. It was a good thing that the Thunderbolt rat had gone back to rest, or it might have been traumatized by the scene. ¡°Um¡­ Alpha, were you this ruthless when you were at the third level¡­¡± Crack crack. (Boss, I wasn¡¯t an elite when I was at the third level.) ¡°Right, there really isn¡¯t much to compare.¡± Bai Qi came to his senses upon hearing this. True, Jie Ta was a third level, but it was also a mythical species, king-level. Even the worst of its skills were super level skills. There really wasn¡¯t much to compare. ¡°But with such indiscriminate attacks, it¡¯s hard to coordinate.¡± Watching the gradually shrinking thunderclouds, Bai Qi stroked his chin and fell into deep thought. Finally, as the last Nightmare Knight fell, the thunderclouds also completely exhausted their energy. They turned into ice crystals and fell from the sky, gradually gathering into the shape of a Snow Doll. Seeing this, Alpha was the first to rush out and firmly catch the Snow Doll, bringing it back. Gamma, on the other hand, fully demonstrated the function of the team¡¯s power bank and immediately replenished energy for Jie Ta. The output just now was indeed very strong, worthy of being a Map Cannon. But compared to Schuck¡¯s precision as a Mechanical Lord, Jie Ta¡¯s attacks were somewhat mindless, almost squandering all the energy at once. It was only useful against these highly concentrated undead groups. Otherwise, it would have wasted too much energy. Hoo hoo. (What just happened? Why do I feel so tired.) Jie Ta felt like the energy was slowly recovering. It looked around with some confusion. Ka pu ka pu. (Nothing, do you want to eat this?) Hoo hoo! (Thanks, I love this!) Gamma took out a bunch of ice cream and put them in front of Jie Ta. Jie Ta, without any pretense, picked one up and started eating joyfully. Her face was full of happiness, seeming to have completely forgotten the ordeal she just went through. Looking at the very harmonious interaction between Gamma and Jie Ta, Bai Qi¡¯s mouth curved into a smile unconsciously. It seemed that they could coordinate after all~ Chapter 431 - Chapter 431: Chapter 427: The Truth Behind the Undead Catastrophe Chapter 431: Chapter 427: The Truth Behind the Undead Catastrophe Jie Ta¡¯s burst of power cleared hundreds of meters in the Bone Grasslands, although it was visually impressive, it left the other creatures with little to do. ¡°Judging by the current trend, there seems to be no point in sticking around on the third level, shall we just head to the fourth level?¡± Bai Qiucha looked around, observed the skeletal creatures that couldn¡¯t appear due to the residual electrical energy on the ground, and proposed his suggestion. ¡°Sure, the guardian should be a skeletal creature of no low level.¡± After he conquered the Nightmare Knight, the Death Knight appeared alongside a gigantic skeletal creature. If he was not mistaken, that creature should have been the guardian. If it were not for him thinking that plucking the bone dragon was an easier task, Bai Qi would have most likely come here to gather the materials for enhancing his Alpha¡¯s abilities. ¡°A skeletal creature, huh? Let¡¯s leave it to the bone dragon.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qiucha summoned the bone dragon. After a brief communication, it stretched its wings, ascended into the sky, and started looking around. Soon, the bone dragon found their target. A skeletal creature, as big as a tiger, completely covered in bone spurs. [Name]:Thorn Tyrant [Nature]: Undead [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King ¡­ ¡°Putting other things aside, this fellow is truly massive.¡± Seeing the Thorn Tyrant, a few sizes larger than the bone dragon, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but remark. He didn¡¯t feel it when being stepped on by the Death Knight, but facing it now, the oppressive feeling was instantly upon him. Moreover, two Thorn Tyrants appeared at once. ¡°Judging from their energy, these two Thorn Tyrants should be of the sixth stage. Let¡¯s get it done quickly.¡± Bai Qiucha became serious. Two mid-level Kings of the sixth stage, if they got into a long battle, they would most likely be at a disadvantage. After all, this kind of marvelous realm created by ferocious beasts wouldn¡¯t fight you one-on-one. As soon as they let down their guard, the surrounding skeletal creatures would most definitely swarm them and trap them here. ¡°Only two? Since when did Twilight Tomb become so decent?¡± Unlike Bai Qiucha¡¯s caution, Bai Qi was actually surprised. The guardians of the previous two levels always matched the number of his pets against the number of their enemies, summoning more as they came. But this time, they had brought a legendary giant dragon, and they only summoned two Thorn Tyrants? ¡°Could this be the secret realm repair that the teacher mentioned before? It¡¯s now based on the number of Beast Masters?¡± Upon seeing Bai Qi¡¯s dissatisfied look, Bai Qiucha couldn¡¯t help but offer a wry smile. He believed that Bai Qi could definitely handle these two enemies, but, wasn¡¯t he a bit too relaxed? Boom! It seemed as if it detected the contempt from the two humans in front of it, so the Thorn Tyrant launched an attack first. Its claw, full of bone spurs, brutally aimed at the two, but was blocked by the bone dragon. ¡°Let¡¯s take one each; the sooner it ends, the sooner we can explore the fourth level.¡± Bai Qiucha controlling the bone dragon, dragged one Thorn Tyrant aside, and yelled in Bai Qi¡¯s direction. ¡°No problem.¡± Bai Qi nodded, his gaze sweeping over the six pets before finally settling on Alpha. ¡°Alpha, try the new skill.¡± Gurgle Gurgle. (No problem, Boss.) Alpha stepped out of the team, faced the Thorn Tyrant charging towards them at high speed, and with a wave of his hand summoned countless bones buried underground. They emerged from the ground uncontrollably and tangled with each other to form an enormous Bone Cage, which forcefully blocked the Thorn Tyrant. Skeletal Mastery allowed the user to effortlessly control all bone creatures within their perception, including themselves, for combat. ¡°This operation feels a bit like an Undead Mage.¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi grinned; Bai Qiucha who was engaged in combat with the Thorn Tyrant on the side was also startled. Many skeletal creatures could control other skeletons, but few could control them on such a large scale. All of those who possessed this skill have left a deep impression in human history. Undead Catastrophe. ¡°Bai Qi, did you ask me for the bone dragon¡¯s skeleton to improve this skill?¡± Bai Qiucha connected the changes in Alpha with the previous battle. ¡°That¡¯s right, although I didn¡¯t anticipate the effect to be this good.¡± Bai Qi nodded, initially thinking he could only affect skeletal creatures within a small range. He didn¡¯t expect Alpha to be capable of so much. This was definitely the second surprise of the day, aside from Jie Ta¡¯s wild battle. ¡°Be careful, don¡¯t let people mistake you for an Undead Catastrophe.¡± With good intentions, Bai Qiucha warned. The damage caused by the Undead Catastrophe to humans was not small. If controlled improperly, it could really cause some destruction. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s not that bad yet.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood and focused his spirit power on skeletal control. [Skill Name]: Skeletal Mastery [Skill Level]: Super Level [Skill Description]: Manipulate skeletons within the sensing range. [Skill Upgrade]: 1.Skeletal Dominator- Transcendent Level: Gain absolute control over the skeletal creatures within the sensing range and can even create skeletal creatures from corpses for personal use. Upgrade Plan: Skeletal Mastery (Super-Perfect) -insufficient level + Soul Awakening (Super-Perfect) -missing=Skeletal Dominator 2. Undead Dominator- ???: Gain absolute control over the undead creatures within sensing range and can even create undead creatures from corpses for personal use. Upgrade Plan: Skeletal Mastery(Super-Perfect)-insufficient level + Soul Awakening (Super-Perfect)-missing + Corpse Control (High Level-Perfect)-missing + Soul Control (Super-Perfect)-missing = Undead Dominator. ¡­ After Alpha obtained Skeletal Mastery, Bai Qi also tried to check it and smoothly obtained the upgrade scheme for Skeletal Mastery. Skeletal Dominator, Undead Dominator. Upon seeing these two evolution branches, Bai Qi understood the truth about the Undead Catastrophe. Whether it was Skeletal Dominator or Undead Dominator, mastering one of these skills could trigger an Undead Catastrophe that all living creatures feared. As for the current skeletal control, it could only control existing skeletons and did not have the ability to create them. But, that was enough. Bang! Bang! Bang!¡­ The Bone Cage constructed by Alpha¡¯s Skeletal Mastery was significantly stronger than Thorn Tyrant had expected. It struggled for a while but couldn¡¯t break free. Even if it was damaged, it would soon be filled by new skeletons. In this Bone Grassland, skeletons were virtually limitless. However, Thorn Tyrant was, after all, the Six Stage King. Observing that ordinary attacks couldn¡¯t escape from Alpha¡¯s Bone Cage, it let out an angry roar. Its entire body¡¯s bone spurs shot out and broke the Bone Cage in an instant. They didn¡¯t lose momentum and flew all around. Seeing this, Alpha immediately built a Bone Wall in front of Bai Qi as protection. He himself wielded the Sword of Death and actively attacked Thorn Tyrant. Taking the initiative was Alpha¡¯s preferred fighting style. Seeing Alpha daring to approach, Thorn Tyrant didn¡¯t waste the opportunity. An infinity of bone spurs appeared again on its body, wildly extended like branches, occasionally shooting out a few for sneak attacks, not giving Alpha a chance to get close. Thorn Tyrant¡¯s most commonly used combat style involved this infinitely regenerating bone spur, effective in both long-range and close combat. However, Alpha was not the least bit apprehensive about Thorn Tyrant¡¯s attack. He skillfully dodged the unexpected bone spurs from Thorn Tyrant while slashing his sword towards it. Ding! Accompanied by a crisp sound, the sharp thorns on Thorn Tyrant¡¯s body were instantly corroded by the Sword of Death, turned to ashes and scattered. The black Power of Death mercilessly spread along the skeleton towards Thorn Tyrant. The appearance of the Power of Death made Thorn Tyrant feel threatened. It immediately discarded that part of its body. Its gigantic claw enveloped by Shadow Department Power fiercely struck Alpha from the other side. With Thorn Tyrant¡¯s strength, even if Alpha endured this attack, he would be forced to widen the gap. By then, it wouldn¡¯t be so easy for Alpha to get closer again. But just as Thorn Tyrant¡¯s attack was about to hit Alpha, a bone wall suddenly sprang up from the ground, blocking Thorn Tyrant¡¯s attack. Immediately after, several more bone walls sprouted from the ground, quickly blocking off all movements of Thorn Tyrant¡¯s limbs. At the same time, Alpha leveraged his feet on the bone walls, turned into a phantom, and rushed in front of Thorn Tyrant¡¯s skull. The Sword of Death firmly locked onto Thorn Tyrant¡¯s Soul Flame. Seeing this, Thorn Tyrant quickly extended its bone spurs, wrapping its entire head, and applied Shadow Department Power to it, greatly enhancing the strength of the bone spurs. Whoosh¡­ With the sound of the howling gale, the Sword of the Wind Chaser flew past, instantly slicing the dense bone spurs into countless fragments, which fell to the ground. Before Thorn Tyrant could construct a defense to counterattack, the Sword of Death pierced through Thorn Tyrant¡¯s skull and mercilessly stabbed into the Soul Flame. In an instant, the flame extinguished, and this huge skeletal giant beast collapsed with a bang, completely lifeless. ¡°Boss Alpha is amazing!¡± Seeing that Alpha effortlessly took down Thorn Tyrant, the bug grass immediately started flattering, and the other pets were shocked by Alpha¡¯s neat and efficient combat methods. Indeed, it was a smart decision to cancel the internal team battle despite the Beast Master¡¯s threats. This terrifying fighting power, how could it be called a team battle? It was clearly a masochistic battle. ¡°Indeed, Bai Qi, you didn¡¯t use all your strength when you fought with the Bone Dragon.¡± Bai Qiucha gave a wry smile when he saw this. Although the Sword of the Wind Chaser and the Sword of Retributive Karma were also powerful, he knew very well that the Sword of Death was Alpha¡¯s most powerful skill. He had been so complacent about his soul communicator¡¯s extraordinary abilities, but now it seemed that his pride was premature. Chapter 432 - Chapter 432: Chapter 428: Betas words, as good as Tang Monk Chapter 432: Chapter 428: Beta¡¯s words, as good as Tang Monk Spurred by Alpha, Bai Qiucha and the Bone Dragon unleashed powers far beyond their previous capabilities. The advantages of being a Spirit Master fully displayed, they swiftly dealt with another Thorn Tyrant. At the same time, the teleportation array to the fourth level appeared. ¡°Cha, do you need some time to recover?¡± Bai Qi looked at Bai Qiucha and asked. ¡°No need, the Bone Dragon recovers quickly here, and my spirit power has also been replenished.¡± Bai Qiucha shook his head and pointed to the middle of his eyebrows, saying, ¡°Although it¡¯s not much, the Bone Dragon¡¯s spirit power can be directly fed back to me.¡± ¡°Wow¡­ No wonder they say that Spirit Masters have the rarest talent in the history of the Federation. It¡¯s not an exaggeration at all.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but marvel and asked, ¡°You said before that you would get a new ability every time you advanced a stage. Can you tell me what these abilities are?¡± As someone with multiple abilities himself, Bai Qi was naturally curious. ¡°There¡¯s no harm in telling, It¡¯s nothing that can¡¯t be mentioned.¡± Bai Qiucha said, ¡°In order, they are Soul Strengthening, Physique Strengthening, Skeleton Armor, Soul Revival, and Soul Armor. You¡¯ve basically seen all of them.¡± ¡°They really are all related to combat.¡± Bai Qi made no secret of his envy, but when he thought about the development ability of his Evolution Egg, he managed to let it go. No matter how many combat bonuses there were, he would strengthen them all in advance, filling in whatever was lacking. Right, we¡¯re not envious at all. ¡°Don¡¯t look at me like that, I¡¯m actually quite envious of you.¡± Bai Qiucha glanced at the six different pets behind Bai Qi, flashing a hint of envy in his eyes. To be able to interact with all kinds of different pets was his dream since childhood. Roar¡­ It seemed that the Bone Dragon sensed Bai Qiucha¡¯s thoughts and suddenly let out a low roar, gently rubbing against Bai Qiucha¡¯s body. ¡°Alright, alright, I was just thinking about it.¡± Seeing that the Bone Dragon was actually jealous, Bai Qiucha immediately comforted it. As much as he envied, he and the Bone Dragon had grown up together since childhood, and their relationship was not something any ordinary pet could compare to. ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s see what the fourth level is like.¡± Looking at Bai Qiucha and the Bone Dragon being affectionate, Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders and, leading the Six Pets, entered the teleportation array first. The light flickered, and the Bone Grassland gradually disappeared, replaced by a dark environment. Faint, subtle noises could be heard, but the sounds echoed all around, making it impossible to locate their source. ¡°Epsilon, give us some light.¡± ¡°Alright, Boss.¡± The Glow Worm nodded, flew above everyone¡¯s heads, and immediately illuminated the surroundings with a warm sunlight. ¡°Is this, a cave?¡± Bai Qi looked at the stalactites hanging from the ceiling like cones and said. ¡°Bai Qi, I can sense that the shadow energy here is much stronger. It feels like there¡¯s a powerful being here. Do you need me to take care of it first?¡± Nicholas swept his vertical pupils over the cave. The winding paths didn¡¯t impede his perception at all and he found the source directly. ¡°No need to rush, I¡¯m here for the Experience, not to face life and death. You don¡¯t need to act unless it¡¯s necessary.¡± Bai Qi patted Nicholas and looked at the Cowskin Snake coiled around his neck, saying, ¡°Nicholas, are you not afraid of snakes anymore?¡± ¡°Snake? Master Aleta said he¡¯s not a snake.¡± Nicholas yanked the Cowskin Snake off with one hand, saying, ¡°Although Master Aleta can¡¯t figure out its race either, she¡¯s certain it¡¯s not a snake.¡± ¡°So, you¡¯re not afraid of it anymore?¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but chuckle and then curiously started to inspect the Cowskin Snake. He had known for a while that it wasn¡¯t an ordinary creature, but even Old Lady Fan and Master Aleta, two beings that stood at the peak of the Federation¡¯s legendary creatures, couldn¡¯t figure it out. The Cowskin Snake¡¯s origins were a bit exaggerated. What if they pulled off a bit of its scales, skin, or flesh and fused it with the Evolution Egg for a look? ¡°Human, why are you looking at me like that!¡± The Cowskin Snake was startled awake by Bai Qi¡¯s gaze and looked at him with suspicion. ¡°Nothing, just seeing that you are sleeping so blissfully, I was worried you would catch a cold.¡± Bai Qi turned his head away and stopped talking, but the Cowskin Snake¡¯s sense of crisis only became stronger. Worried about me catching a cold? I knew it; this guy has the same idea as that stupid dog. He wants to stew me! Woof woof? (Do I sense someone talking badly about me?) Beta looked around for a while and finally set his sights on the Cowskin Snake. After examining everything, this guy seemed to be the most suspicious¡­ Soon, the teleportation array lit up again, and Bai Qiucha and the Bone Dragon were teleported over. ¡°Is this level¡¯s environment a cave?¡± Bai Qiucha looked around and said, ¡°This environment puts us at a disadvantage.¡± ¡°No problem, with Epsilon here, it¡¯s all the same.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, looking at the figures moving in the shadows not far away, and said, ¡°However, this way, none of these guys dare to come out.¡± Although the Glow Worm¡¯s sunlight attribute wasn¡¯t as direct and violent as Jie Ta¡¯s, it was extremely effective in restraining the shadow force. Unless they were higher level than the Glow Worm, they probably wouldn¡¯t dare to approach Bai Qi and his team. ¡°So it seems.¡± Bai Qiucha was sensing discomfort coming from the Bone Dragon, and said, ¡°Let me clear the way ahead and quicken the pace.¡± With that, Bai Qiucha immediately armed himself and, flapping his dragon wings, flew into the darkness of the cave. ¡°How great, no need to worry about injury.¡± Bai Qi thoughfully pursed his lips; the fusion of the Skeleton Armor and Soul Armor was akin to a Beast Master¡¯s union with his pet, creating a protective talent. With these two abilities, Bai Qiucha didn¡¯t need to worry about sustaining injuries whilst venturing deep into enemy territory. ¡°Gamma, remember to protect me.¡± Bai Qi held Gamma close and mounted Delta, placing Alpha and Husky on his left and right respectively before leisurely following in the direction in which Bai Qiucha had set out. He lacked the Fusion Gift; had he been ambushed, he would surely have been done for. It was better to be careful. After traversing a section of the passage, the cave suddenly expanded. Even with the full lighting of the Cave Grass, the top of the cave was not visible. ¡°Whoever designed this terrain¡­ if one can¡¯t fly, they could easily fall to their death.¡± Bai Qi looked at the winding path ahead, and the deep pits on either side before saying, ¡°I¡¯ve looked over it and it seems all the terrain ahead is like this. But strangely all the lifeforms we saw earlier seem to have hidden away.¡± Bai Qiucha, flapping his Bone Wings, flew back from afar and said, ¡°Or possibly, they¡¯re preparing to ambush us.¡± Bai Qi looked around and patted Husky, ¡°Did you find anything?¡± ¡°There are many souls hidden in the abyss surrounding us, but they¡¯re all hiding in the shadows and aren¡¯t very noticeable.¡± Jerry¡¯s dark golden eyes scanned the abyss, ¡°Do you need me to root them out?¡± ¡°It¡¯s too troublesome to catch them one by one. Beta can handle it.¡± Bai Qi looked at Beta, ¡°I¡¯ll leave this to you; just try to scare them off.¡± Arrooo! (Leave it to me!) Beta lifted his skull, his face full of confidence as he stepped forward. He cleared his throat and then let out a long howl. Arrooo~ The melodious wolf howl echoed through the cave, but after a long while, there was no movement in the abyss. ¡°Bai Qi, are you sure Beta can do it?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qiucha felt uncertain and considered using the Bone Dragon to aggressively prompt them out. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. When it comes to causing a fuss, Beta is a professional.¡± Bai Qi cracked a smile, and took out a metal helmet and offered it to Qiucha, ¡°You might need this, it could get loud.¡± ¡°No need, I have the Bone Dragon Helmet.¡± Bai Qiucha tapped the helmet on his head, politely refusing Bai Qi¡¯s offer. ¡°Very well then.¡± Bai Qi shrugged and put the helmet on his own head. Larynx cleared, Beta began his performance; the Demon Subduing Mantra, accompanied by the ups and downs of the wolf howl, echoed throughout the entire cave. Afterward, various creatures emerged from the shadows, howling and charging towards Beta. Beta remained unmoved, continuing to recite scriptures Bai Qi had taught him. Just as these shadow creatures were about to slam into Beta, a golden light suddenly emerged around him. The shadow creatures, caught off guard, went head-on into it. Diamond Strength. As the signature ability of the Demon-subduing Venerable God, the defensive capabilities of the Diamond Strength were absolutely top tier within the Federation, but its attack power was even more terrifying. Upon contact with Diamond Strength, the shadow creatures melted away like ice and snow, instantly disappearing. Despite this, the shadow creatures continuously charged at Husky, seeming to want to use their numerical advantage to disrupt Beta¡¯s chant. Compared to the Diamond Strength, the Demon-subduing Mantra, accompanied by Buddhist scriptures, caused them more pain. ¡°Bai Qi, give me one of those helmets.¡± Looking at Husky, who were purifying countless shadow creatures like some sort of Buddha, Bai Qiucha requested a Spirit Isolation Helmet from Bai Qi. This Demon Subduing Mantra was good, but it also had some effects on friendly forces. Too annoying¡­ ¡°Here. You keep it. I have many more.¡± Bai Qi grinned, he was well acquainted with how horrifying the collateral effects of Beta¡¯s reading the scriptures could be. Just like Monk Tang! Ribbitribbitcawcaw. (Boss, that big creature¡¯s coming) Just then, Alpha suddenly became alert, watching closely at a certain area in the shadow across. Looking where Alpha indicated, Bai Qi observed as several creatures, solidly built like dragonflies, emerged from the shadows, slowly encircling Husky. Behind these dragonfly-like creatures, a creature, similarly cloaked in Shadow Department Power but resembling a human, floated over. ¡°Hmm, this is the creature this dragon sensed. Are you sure you¡¯ll be okay, Bai Qi?¡± Nicholas lifted his head and inquired once more. ¡°Let¡¯s not rush, let¡¯s observe it first.¡± Bai Qi shook his head and began scrolling through his mental database for a match to this creature. Right at that moment, the Cowskin Snake raised its head, seemingly confused. A Dark Race Summoner? These creatures haven¡¯t gone extinct?¡± Chapter 434 - Chapter 434: Chapter 430: Jerry wants to separate from the family? Chapter 434: Chapter 430: Jerry wants to separate from the family? Seeing Beta¡¯s resentful look, Jerry ruthlessly turned his head away, focusing on digesting the Soul Crystal. ¡°What are you guys fighting over?¡± Bai Qi walked up to Husky, looking at the slowly shrinking crystal in Jerry¡¯s skull, he couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°A Soul Crystal, something refined from the soul of undead creatures, it can significantly enhance the soul.¡± Schuck explained casually, but Bai Qi¡¯s eyes turned green with envy. ¡°Significantly enhance the soul? Jerry, you better spit that out right now!¡± Upon hearing this, Jerry tilted his head to look at Bai Qi, saying, ¡°The crystal is full of Shadow Department Power, only undead creatures can consume it.¡± ¡°As for humans, don¡¯t even think about it.¡± With a discontented smack of his lips, Bai Qi sighed dejectedly. Why was it that everything valuable couldn¡¯t be eaten by humans? It seems being a human really wasn¡¯t all that it¡¯s cut out to be. ¡°But, since this stuff can be eaten by the undead, can we farm a whole bunch of it here?¡± Having given up on consuming the Soul Crystal himself, Bai Qi shifted his focus to Alpha. As a pure undead, the stronger Alpha¡¯s soul was, the stronger its combat power. If it could eat plenty of Soul Crystals, wouldn¡¯t that quickly boost its combat capabilities? ¡°Theoretically, it¡¯s unrealistic.¡± Jerry shook his head, saying, ¡°The chance of a Soul Crystal forming is very low, it also has a high demand on the target¡¯s soul strength. Even if another Dark Race Summoner came along, it might not be able to form.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Listening to Jerry¡¯s explanation, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel a little disappointed. Thinking about it, it made sense. If these things were common, the thousands of undead creatures they had just annihilated would have yielded at least one Soul Crystal. The idea of producing a large amount was simply unrealistic. Just as Bai Qi was lamenting, Jerry finished consuming the Soul Crystal, his undead skull becoming more and more solid. From a distance, it just looked like a black wolf¡¯s head, making it difficult to tell it was of the undead. However, Jerry¡¯s changes didn¡¯t stop there. As Jerry¡¯s skull became more solid, he gradually separated from Husky¡¯s body, his surrounding Shadow Department Power slowly converging under his control. This power merged into Jerry¡¯s soul, gradually forming a black humanoid body. Awooo? (Has my consciousness left me?) Beta was dumbfounded as he watched Jerry separate, clearly struggling to comprehend what was happening. Since when did the dog persona split off, and bring its body along? ¡°Jerry, are you okay?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi also became somewhat worried. Comparatively, while Schuck¡¯s consciousness was formed from the Mind Spring, Jerry¡¯s was established through some mysterious connection to the Guardian of the Underworld. Now, seeing him separate like this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but think the worst. This was like the onset of a separation¡­ ¡°I¡¯m fine, the Heart of the Death God has just perfected its proficiency.¡± Upon seeing his new body, Jerry vanished from his original location and immediately reaped the few forgotten shadow creatures before contentedly transforming back into a wolf¡¯s head and returning to Husky¡¯s body. ¡°You can move independently of the main body once you¡¯ve perfected the Heart of the Death God? Then, between you and the main body¡­¡± Bai Qi immediately understood, but then asked the question lingering in his mind. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the three of us are a Tri-Unity, nothing has changed. I can only separate from the main body and fight on my own for a little while,¡± Jerry patiently explained. He seemed in high spirits as the solidity of his soul brought him great satisfaction, explaining, ¡°I thought it would take a long time to achieve this, but I didn¡¯t expect to be able to refine a Soul Crystal here, it has saved a lot of trouble.¡± After hearing Jerry¡¯s explanation, Bai Qi finally felt relieved and nodded approvingly. Although Husky¡¯s Tri-Unity¡¯s combat power was considerable, Jerry being able to separate from the body and fight independently in close combat added another valuable tool to their arsenal. Even if it was only for a short time, it was a significant advantage. It was a bargain! Two combat units for one contract slot! Hmm, since Jerry could separate, would Schuck also be able to¡­ Bai Qi¡¯s gaze unconsciously drifted towards Schuck. If Schuck could also separate, then Husky¡¯s three consciousnesses would be able to cover all ranges of combat ¨C one for close combat, one for middle-range fighting and one for long-distance bombardment. This guy could operate a full team on his own! ¡°Don¡¯t look at me, I don¡¯t have the technology to separate from the main body yet, so Beast Master, you need to work harder.¡± Schuck spotted Bai Qi¡¯s intentions at once and pre-emptively countered him. ¡°Huh, what¡¯s it got to do with me?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, looking innocent, but understood in his heart. Most late-stage Mechanical Beasts do possess long-range operating abilities, but to allow the Mechanical Soul to freely transfer, the knowledge of the ¡°Quantum Thought Matrix¡± is necessary. The Thirteenth Bureau did offer this knowledge in the past, but Bai Qi chose the more practical Mechanical Flame. He hadn¡¯t expected to need this knowledge now. ¡°I should ask Professor Chu later if there¡¯s a way to get this knowledge.¡± With this in mind, Bai Qi silently made a mental note, looking to where the Dark Race Summoner had died. After waiting for a while, no teleportation array appeared. ¡°The Dark Race Summoner wasn¡¯t the guardian?¡± Bai Qi frowned slightly. Even though they had dealt with the Dark Race Summoner just by deploying Husky, the summoner was definitely not weak, it was just a bit countered by Husky. If a high-level Six Stage King wasn¡¯t the guardian, wouldn¡¯t that mean that the actual guardian had to be Emperor-level? ¡°Is the gap between each level in the Twilight Tomb this huge?¡± Bai Qiucha also noticed the anomaly. If it was only the first two levels, then it was still acceptable, but the guardian of the third level, the Thorn Tyrant, was already a Mid-Level King. This Dark Race Summoner was a high-level Six Stage King, the gap was already not small. After all, it was said that this Twilight Tomb had a whopping nineteen levels. If even a high-grade King wasn¡¯t qualified to be the guardian of the fourth level, just how terrifying would the subsequent levels be? ¡°Nicholas, are you sure that the Dark Race Summoner is the strongest creature here?¡± Bai Qi looked at Nicholas and asked. ¡°Yes, the rest are all weak.¡± Nicholas nodded and said, ¡°But this secret realm is strange, this dragon isn¡¯t certain if there isn¡¯t anything hidden.¡± Did any creature have to hide if it could escape the perception of a Legendary Giant Dragon? Bai Qi¡¯s mouth twitched, and he didn¡¯t think about it further. He said, ¡°Perhaps the mechanism for passing the fourth floor is special. Let¡¯s train on the fourth floor for now.¡± ¡°Good idea. The fifth floor is likely more difficult, so it¡¯s better to be stable first.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, offering no contradiction. Regardless if the Dark Race Summoner was the Guardian, the strength of the creatures on the next level would definitely be stronger than this one. For safety¡¯s sake, it would be better to improve their abilities on this level first. After all, the concentration of Shadow Department Power here was far higher compared to the third floor, which was an absolutely excellent place for the Bone Dragon to develop. As for Bai Qi¡¯s other pets, they might become a bit bored. ¡°My little ones, to save some time, you¡¯ll have free time from now on, so go and fight on your own.¡± Bai Qi looked at the six pets in front of him and said, ¡°As long as you are within the contractual restriction range, do as you please.¡± Awoooo awoooo! (Free time? I¡¯ll go first then!) Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Husky was the first to run out, disappearing in a puff of smoke. Creak creak. (Boss, how about I stay here and protect you.) ¡°No need, isn¡¯t Nicholas here? Take the Six Swords and move around. Maybe the remaining three swords can upgrade without needing to absorb corresponding energy.¡± Bai Qi made a gesture with his hand. The remaining creatures were all lower level than the Dark Race Summoner. To the six pets, it would be akin to bullying noobs. There was no point in huddling together, so they might as well spread out and maximize their training effect. Creak creak. (Okay then.) Alpha obediently nodded its head, and then summoned the Six Swords. It picked a random direction and set off mightily. Bai Qi then looked at Gamma and Jie Ta and after thinking for a bit said, ¡°Gamma, Jie Ta¡¯s level is too low. You two should act together.¡± Chirp chirp. (Master, don¡¯t worry. Gamma will protect Jie Ta.) Gamma bobbed up and down in the air, which was its way of nodding, while Jie Ta was still clueless, clearly not knowing what they were going to do. Chirp chirp. (Master asked us to go train. There¡¯ll be good food when we come back.) Hum hum! (Good food! I want ice cream!) With a full expectation of food, these two foodies, one big and one small, bounced off happily. However, Bai Qi was quite satisfied. One was a brainless DPS, and the other was an unbeatable tank. With them pairing up, there was no need to worry about friendly fire or running out of energy. Plop plop. (Well, Master, Delta is starting.) Seeing the other four pets leave one after another, Delta took the initiative to choose one direction and leave. Survival of the fittest was at play, and he may have been the pet most capable of quickly adapting to the environment here, apart from the Undead Department. Even though his Bloodline Level was the lowest, it didn¡¯t affect his free movement here. ¡°Boss, shall I not go? Otherwise, there will be no one left to light up the place for you.¡± Bug Grass looked at the pitch-black cave and clearly showed some resistance. The concentration of Shadow Department Power in this cave was so intense it was almost solidifying. Neither the Sun Beetle nor the Green Dragon, or even the bloodline of Dream Vine, were keen on such an environment. ¡°No need. I have a way to solve it.¡± Bai Qi skillfully took out a set of rechargeable full lighting equipment from the secret realm, and then took out two sets of recliners and placed them next to Nicholas, leisurely lying down. ¡°Go quickly. This kind of place can better help you to master the Power of the Great Sun.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand at Bug Grass, ¡°Remember, don¡¯t just fall asleep anywhere.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Seeing Bai Qi in this kind of leisurely mood, Bug Grass sighed helplessly and flew away listlessly towards the distance. ¡°Bai Qi, you really let these pets go out on their own. Aren¡¯t you afraid of accidents?¡± Seeing Bai Qi using this free-ranging training method, Bai Qiucha was clearly not very comfortable and couldn¡¯t help but remind him, ¡°The Guardian hasn¡¯t been found yet. It might be very dangerous to encounter stronger creatures. Shouldn¡¯t we move as a group?¡± ¡°Chill, a competent pet should learn to act autonomously. What good is it to have to rely on the Beast Master all the time?¡± ¡°Um, is that so?¡± Bai Qiucha scratched his head, looking at the Bone Dragon peacefully squatting by his side, hesitated for a long time, and couldn¡¯t manage to let the Bone Dragon act on its own. It was his only pet. If it were gone, he¡¯d really have no place to go crying. Chapter 435 - Chapter 435: Chapter 431: They Never Intended to Let Me Go to the Next Level Chapter 435: Chapter 431: They Never Intended to Let Me Go to the Next Level The environment on the fourth level was significantly more intricate than the third one. The pitch-black surroundings, the complex paths, along with the abyss beneath their feet whose depth was unknown, all added layers of difficulty to their exploration. However, this didn¡¯t seem to affect Bai Qi in the slightest. ¡°Human, your propensity for laziness is catching up to that of the Martial Emperor.¡± The Cowskin Snake looked disdainfully at Bai Qi, who was lounging comfortably in a chair, saying, ¡°If you continue acting so slothfully, you¡¯ll have a hard time becoming the strongest.¡± Hearing the Cowskin Snake¡¯s words, Bai Qi cast an annoyed glance in its direction, saying, ¡°Next time you want to impart such ¡®wisdom¡¯, I suggest you get up from your seat and get rid of the food in your mouth first.¡± ¡°I was merely offering you a friendly piece of advice.¡± The Cowskin Snake raised its head proudly, then bit into another piece of Bai Qi¡¯s snacks, continuing its criticism, ¡°The Martial Emperor is relaxed because he has befriended a group of legendary creatures. You, on the other hand, have a long way to go.¡± ¡°Legendary creatures¡­ it¡¯s only a matter of time.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, utterly unconcerned. With the Evolution Egg in possession, unless he died prematurely¡­ no, that was a terribly unlucky thought. It was practically a certainty that he would turn into a legendary creature. The only difficulty was to have all seven of his pets evolve into legendary creatures. Even his mighty teacher had only succeeded with four. It gave one a sense of how many resources were required to reach the level of legendary creatures. ¡°Now that I think of it, I still need more money.¡± Bai Qi sat up from his chair, contemplating his current methods of earning money. Apart from being a spokesperson for the Wuhou Corporation, there were also the first and second stages of rune evolution, Spirit-Control Orb, Rune Mechanical Armour, and Armament Evolution. Hmm, once the Leap Evolution was perfected, it could probably be patented. Whether it would be considered a core patent or classified under Armament Evolution wasn¡¯t clear, but either way, it should bring in a significant amount of money. After all, based on the data provided by President Qin, the number of Federal Spirit Masters was growing, along with the profitability of related industries. However, to raise a Legendary Beast Master, these sources of income still seemed insufficient. As far as he knew, nearly every Legendary Beast Master was backed by at least one corporation. Even the Beast Masters of the Federation and the Association were sponsored by various industries. For instance, the Jiuli Group was built with the support of Zhao Futu, the president¡¯s family. In other words, if he wanted to nurture all seven pets into legendary creatures, he needed to find more remunerative means of making money. ¡°Maybe I could become a professional copyist? Or develop a game or something? Both options seemed to make a lot of money in my previous life.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head. He was having trouble coming up with good ideas on the spot, so he decided to put it aside for now. ¡°Bai Qi, have your pets returned yet?¡± At that moment, Bai Qiucha, who had been training with the Bone Dragon, returned and asked Bai Qi, who was still alone. ¡°They should be back soon.¡± Bai Qi listened to the sounds echoing throughout the cave, carefully sensed through the bond, and said, ¡°Did you discover anything?¡± Bai Qiucha shook his head and said, ¡°I just encountered a Mid-Level King creature. It wasn¡¯t very powerful, but after defeating it, I obtained this.¡± With that, Bai Qiucha handed Bai Qi a fan-shaped stone, saying, ¡°This appears to be a fragment of a Teleportation Rune Stone. I suspect that we need to compile all of these to advance to the next level.¡± ¡°I see, it¡¯s unexpectedly complicated for the owner of the Twilight Tomb.¡± The Twilight Tomb, unlike human secret realms, was a stronghold that a Witch Ghoul had created for itself. Using this method to increase the difficulty of invaders¡¯ attacks was indeed an effective strategy. I hope Alpha and the others will have some gains. Finally, accompanied by a series of rapid hoofbeats, Alpha was the first to return with Six Swords, and he also brought back a rune fragment. Then came the Husky, Gamma Jie Ta, and Wormgrass, who all returned one after the other with rune fragments, except for Delta. Bai Qi put the six rune stones together, which quickly assembled into a round rune with one piece missing. ¡°One piece is missing. We need to wait for Delta.¡± Bai Qi looked in the direction where Delta had gone. Given Delta¡¯s space ability, transportation should not have been an issue. But he hadn¡¯t returned yet. Perhaps there had been some trouble during the fight. ¡°Remembering now, out of the six pets, only Delta hasn¡¯t evolved to King-level yet.¡± Due to Delta¡¯s unique condition, Bai Qi had spent the most resources on it, enough to elevate it to the level of King creatures. Coupled with its Void attribute, it wasn¡¯t an issue for Delta to challenge creatures of the King level. However, it would undoubtedly be more robust to defeat opponents of the same level. ¡°Hopefully, the space materials provided by the Thirteenth Bureau will have a strong effect and help Delta absorb the effects of the Life Blessing.¡± Bloop bloop. (Master, I¡¯m back). Just then, the space beside Bai Qi began to ripple, and Delta emerged from the void, holding the final rune fragment in its mouth. ¡°Good job. Now we¡¯ve gathered all the parts for the Teleportation Rune Stone.¡± Bai Qi took the fragment, put it into the gap on the rune, and then waited attentively. Then, there was nothing. ¡°Why is there no reaction? Is it broken?¡± Bai Qi curiously examined the seven rune stones for a while. He confirmed that he hadn¡¯t incorrectly identified the runes on them and tried reassembling them again, but there was still no reaction. ¡°Should I add some glue?¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t think of an appropriate solution for the moment, and neither could Bai Qiucha. They were at a loss at how to proceed. ¡°Is it possible that there are other fragments to this teleportation rune stone?¡± Bai Qiucha voiced his own opinion, but before Bai Qi could respond, a flame suddenly lit up within the cave. ¡°Another enemy?¡± Bai Qiucha and the Six Pets immediately entered combat mode, while Bai Qi, seeing the source of the flame, showed a look of joy on his face. ¡°Law Emperor Assistant! You¡¯re still here!¡± When Bai Qi had initially wanted to enter the third level, the Law Emperor Assistant had attempted to stop him. He had thought that the guy wouldn¡¯t show up again, let alone expect to bump into him now. ¡°I¡¯m also surprised. I didn¡¯t expect you to make it this far.¡± The fire person glanced at the seven rune fragments in Bai Qi¡¯s hand and said, ¡°The Law Emperor set a rule for me: only when someone collects all seven rune fragments would I appear.¡± Having said this, the fire person looked around as if searching for something. ¡°What are you looking for?¡± Bai Qi asked immediately upon seeing this. Since the Law Emperor had arranged for the fire person to guard here, he might know the way to the next level. ¡°After collecting the seven rune stones, the Dark Race Guardian will appear to seize them. Only when the Dark Race Guardian reassembles these seven rune stones and is defeated by you can the entrance to the next level be opened.¡± Bai Qi: ¡°¡­¡± After listening to the fire person¡¯s words, everyone looked at each other and were at a loss at what to say. No wonder the Dark Race Guardian was so strong. They couldn¡¯t open the door to the next level even after defeating him, let alone assemble the runes. It turned out that they had defeated the Guardian in the wrong order. ¡°This feels similar to the sensation of battling in the Shankou Mountain instance in my previous life.¡± Bai Qi looked at the rune stone in his hand with a headache. The Dark Race Guardian had been eaten by Jerry. Unless another one appeared, he would never be able to enter the next level. With such complexity, the lord of the Twilight Tomb certainly didn¡¯t intend to let him enter the next level. ¡°By the way, haven¡¯t you been here all along? Hasn¡¯t a Legendary Beast Master riding a large bird been here before?¡± Bai Qi suddenly raised his head and asked. ¡°A strong character riding a large bird? Indeed, there was one, but he did not collect the rune stones and did not trigger the mechanism left by the Law Emperor, so I didn¡¯t appear.¡± The fire person recalled for a moment, then quickly came up with an answer. ¡°Didn¡¯t collect the rune stones? Isn¡¯t that to say that there are other ways to enter the next level?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. He remembered clearly that Bai Heguang had told him that the first six levels had been repaired. Therefore, Bai Heguang must have gone down one level at a time. ¡°No, under normal circumstances, there¡¯s only this method if you want to enter the next level.¡± The fire person shook his head, ruthlessly extinguishing Bai Qi¡¯s hope. ¡°Then how did he descend to the next level?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat perplexed. ¡°He tore through space directly and descended.¡± Tore through space directly? Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha looked at each other, their minds involuntarily recalling the scene where Bai Heguang took them straight into the dying secret realm. Indeed, it¡¯s the teacher¡¯s style¡­ ¡°So it means that we can only leave and challenge this place again, right?¡± Bai Qi sighed and asked. ¡°Yes, and the rune stones in your hand are now useless. Come back after three days when the new rune stones are condensed.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi helplessly shrugged his shoulders. Without Bai Heguang¡¯s method of forcibly breaking into the secret realm, he could only obediently follow the mechanism of the Twilight Tomb. ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, I wish you luck.¡± Seeing that Bai Qi had understood, the fire person prepared to leave, but Bai Qi, not about to miss such an opportunity to seek advice, promptly stopped him. ¡°I have a question to ask you, did the Law Emperor use alchemy when he made the Dual Sky Mech?¡± The fire person shook his head and replied, ¡°Sorry, I am not responsible for the Mech. If you have the chance to meet Heibai, he might be able to help you.¡± ¡°Heibai? Where can I find him?¡± Bai Qi felt a headache come on hearing the fire person¡¯s words. It¡¯s been several months since Heibai took the Gemini Tower and ran off, and he had no leads to go on. Now finding him would be even more difficult. ¡°Then I¡¯ll await your next arrival.¡± The fire person didn¡¯t wait for Bai Qi and quietly disappeared as he had come. ¡°Bai Qi, what shall we do next? Do you need this dragon to try brute-forcing our way in?¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s look of conflict, Nicholas made a suggestion. ¡°Well¡­ Let¡¯s forget it. The teacher just repaired it, let¡¯s not break it again and allow the Death Knight to get in.¡± Bai Qi disdainfully threw away the fragment of the rune stone in his hand, glanced at the place where the Dark Race Summoner had died and gritted his teeth. It¡¯s just an adventure instance, isn¡¯t it? He used to be an old-time player in such raids. Why should he be afraid of this? ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s rest for three days. After three days, we¡¯ll come back!¡± Chapter 436 - Chapter 436: Chapter 432: Decoding the Soul Charm Curse Mark Chapter 436: Chapter 432: Decoding the Soul Charm Curse Mark Super God Evolution Research Institute. Testing area. Bai Qiucha removed her Skeleton Armor, stared at the unscathed Alpha in front of her, and took a deep breath, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s do this again!¡± Then, as the Twilight Tomb required three days before they could continue their exploration, Bai Qiucha simply followed Bai Qi to the Super God Evolution Research Institute and trained with Alpha in actual combat every day. Of course, the results were clear: a complete defeat. However, Bai Qiucha seemed to adapt very well to this training method. There was no fatigue, and she fought with more and more spirit. Spirit Master, was indeed a top-tier talent. Clank. Clank. (Alright.) Alpha didn¡¯t decline Bai Qiucha¡¯s challenge either. Though Bai Qiucha¡¯s close combat skills weren¡¯t as good as Li Xusheng¡¯s, the dual enhancements from her Skeleton Armor and soul armor effectively improved her combat skills, so Alpha didn¡¯t waste such an opportunity. The three days of training brought no small gains to both Bai Qiucha and Alpha. ¡°Oh, Cha, you¡¯re still training, huh? This pressure keeps me on my toes when I see you working so hard.¡± As Bai Qiucha and her pet were about to continue their training, the door to the combat room was suddenly opened. The visitor was Luo Xiang. ¡°Brother Luo, why are you here?¡± With Luo Xiang¡¯s arrival, Bai Qiucha had no choice but to deactivate her battle mode. Alpha went off to one side and started training by itself. Luo Xiang gave a slight nod, then turned to look at Bai Qiucha, saying, ¡°I¡¯ve spent a few days at Taize Lake. I came back for a break.¡± Bai Qiucha sighed in relief but didn¡¯t ask further. She was aware of the matter concerning the Element Gate, but as it was not something to be discussed recklessly, she didn¡¯t inquire further when Luo Xiang didn¡¯t mention it. ¡°By the way, where¡¯s Bai Qi? Isn¡¯t he training with you?¡± Luo Xiang looked around and didn¡¯t see Bai Qi anywhere. ¡°Bai Qi should be on the top floor, he said he wanted to further perfect the Leap Evolution.¡± Bai Qiucha explained. ¡°Leap Evolution? He really managed to work that one out?¡± Luo Xiang seemed surprised upon hearing this. Although his research on runes far exceeded Bai Qi¡¯s, Bai Qi¡¯s understanding of Mystery Realm decoding and his craftsmanship with such devices were levels above Luo¡¯s. Bai Qiucha nodded and summoned a Thunder Rat to demonstrate the process on-site for Luo Xiang. ¡°So, it temporarily evolves into a future form to gain a short-term power increase, huh? ¡®Leap Evolution¡¯ is indeed a fitting name.¡± Luo Xiang curiously examined the Thunder Rat for a while then said, ¡°Let me guess, this is also prepared for the Spirit Controllers, right?¡± ¡°Supposedly so. However, I heard that President Qin came to see Bai Qi this morning, presumably for this very thing.¡± ¡°President Qin? Are you implying that this is also useful for the Beast Masters?¡± Hearing this, Luo Xiang perked up, saying, ¡°Then Cha, you continue training. I¡¯ll go have a chat with Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded and then resumed her training with Alpha. After countless attempts, she was quite certain about one thing. When it came to runes, she definitely lacked talent. ¡­ At the top of the Research Institute. Bai Qi handed a silver Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine to President Qin, saying, ¡°This is the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine for the Ironhelm Rhino. Please, President, keep it safe.¡± President Qin nodded and looked at the small machine in his hand, asking, ¡°Just this little thing can actually make a pet beast temporarily evolve?¡± ¡°In theory, yes, but please note that this is only the initial version. There should be more adjustments in the future.¡± Bai Qi shrugged. He had simply incorporated some of the structure from the Soul Charm and the armor structure from the Dragon Cub Beast. To further perfect it, he would need to glean more from the Soul Charm. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± President Qin nodded with satisfaction and said, ¡°Originally, getting a Spirit-Control Orb was just to make up for some regrets. I didn¡¯t expect Spirit Controllers to be able to actually participate in real battles now.¡± ¡°President, at your age, why do you still want to engage in battle? Isn¡¯t retirement appealing?¡± Bai Qi looked at President Qin questioningly. In the past, his greatest dream would have been to find a corner and become an ordinary person. If it weren¡¯t for the need to earn enough money and elevate all his pet beasts to Legendary Level, he would definitely choose to do just that. ¡°Retire? Did you even give me a chance to retire?¡± President Qin glared at Bai Qi. Though Bai Qi brought a lot of benefits for Gusu City, he also considerably increased his workload. Not to mention anything else, just the registration and management of the Spirit Controllers had doubled his workload. ¡°Um, so it¡¯s my fault?¡± Bai Qi had an innocent look on his face, and then he heard knocking at the door. Like someone who found a savior, he ran to open it. ¡°Instructor Luo, you¡¯re back?¡± Seeing Instructor Luo at the door, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Hmm, President Qin, you are here too.¡± Luo Xiang nodded his head and greeted President Qin who was inside. ¡°I came to get this youngster to make me a leap-evolving armor of Steel Helmet Rhinoceros.¡± President Qin, looking at the dusty Luo Xiang, asked, ¡°Any gains from Taize Lake?¡± ¡°You could say that.¡± Luo Xiang said, ¡°The Element Gate made an appearance yesterday when I was unsealing the original seal, but it only lasted for an instant and then disappeared. Stabilizing it is a bit challenging.¡± ¡°As expected.¡± President Qin sighed. Element Gates hadn¡¯t appeared many times in history. Aside from the one controlled in Eden, all the other Element Gates had been transient. If Luo Xiang managed to control this Element Gate all at once, he would find it strange. ¡°Alright, the association has a lot of things to handle, so I¡¯ve got to go.¡± President Qin looked at Bai Qi, ¡°The opening of the Super God Evolution Research Institute is imminent, Bai Qi, you had better be prepared. There will be quite a few people attending.¡± ¡°Understood, thank you for the reminder, President.¡± Bai Qi knew what was meant. Although the power of the Five Consortiums was gathered, and there was even the help of the association, there would still be troublemakers on the day of the opening ceremony. But if soldiers blocked, water came to cover, bring it on. Bai Qi escorted President Qin out of the office, then hurried back to the research area to consult Luo Xiang about the problems he encountered in the past two days. ¡°In just a few days you¡¯ve already grasped it to this extent?¡± Luo Xiang glanced at the few questions Bai Qi had proposed, somewhat surprised. ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯ve been learning for a while.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head. In order to save time, he had restarted dream learning over this period of time, constantly studying within the dreamland of Cordyceps. Because of the fusion with the Dragon Department bloodline, the speed of time in the dreamland of Cordyceps compared to the outside world was becoming larger and larger. Although it only passed three days outside, almost a week had passed in the dreamland. Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s reply, Luo Xiang shrugged, the youngsters nowadays were just a little too studious. If the scholars, who had been researching for a lifetime, heard his words from just now, they would probably quit from upset. Nevertheless, complaint for complaint, Luo Xiang patiently answered Bai Qi¡¯s questions and, in turn, started researching with Bai Qi. As Bai Qi said, if it were possible to reverse-engineer the other structures of the Soul Charm, it would surely help enormously when facing the Death Round Table in the future. Although it seemed difficult, he was naturally willing to help if he could. With the help of Rune Master Luo Xiang, Bai Qi¡¯s analytical speed skyrocketed. The original obscure Soul Charm gradually began to come into focus. ¡°The overall structure is finally clear.¡± Bai Qi rubbed his somewhat sore eyes and said, ¡°Comparing it to the Mechanical Engineering Department, the Soul Charm is like a signal receiving port, and there is another signal output port in the Death Round Table. The difference is, the signal of this Soul Charm is much stronger than the Mechanical Engineering Department¡¯s sensory system.¡± Being able to control across a secret realm, the technology of the Death Knights was seriously strong. ¡°That¡¯s about right. However, we probably won¡¯t be able to deduce the method of soul transfer from the Soul Charm, unless we can get the Death Round Table¡¯s output curse imprint.¡± Luo Xiang nodded his head, stretched his waist and said, ¡°You continue to research on your own, I need to relax for a bit, if the Element Gate really opens, I¡¯ll be busy.¡± ¡°The Element Gate can really be opened?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up when he heard his words. Although there had been some accidents, the Element Gate in Eden had summoned many elemental creatures. If a gate could be found in Taize Lake, the number of Elemental System Beast Masters in the Federation would probably surge. ¡°I can¡¯t say for sure yet, but if it appears more times, I may be able to stabilize it.¡± Luo Xiang yawned and said, ¡°You could also come over to help if you¡¯re available. This was your doing after all, yet I¡¯m the one having a rough time. I¡¯ve been taken advantage of.¡± ¡°Ahem¡­ The capable have more tasks, the capable have more tasks.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, indeed both initial mutation of Taize Lake and this incident were found by him. Luo Xiang was indeed taking the blame for him this time. ¡°Alright, I¡¯m not going to argue with you, I have to go first, I¡¯ll help with your problems next time.¡± Luo Xiang waved to Bai Qi and left on his own. ¡°Ah¡­ the more I research, the more I realize how much I don¡¯t know.¡± Looking at the complex curse mark analysis in front of him, Bai Qi sighed helplessly. The receiver can be handled, but it is indeed a bit difficult to reverse-engineer the output. After all, he had only been studying runes for half a year. It was somewhat forced to reverse-engineer such a complex alchemy rune. And, the special alloy used by the Death Knight might also play a role. Some tests still needed to be done when the Bright Spirit Gold arrives. ¡°Never mind, I¡¯ll think about other alternatives later. Outputting a soul ¡­ troublesome.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, turned off the holographic projection, and stopped thinking about it. ¡°It¡¯s about time to go to the Twilight Tomb, this time I must clear the fourth floor.¡± Chapter 437 - Chapter 437: Chapter 433: Dreaming of the Green Dragon: An Omen of Great Misfortune Chapter 437: Chapter 433: Dreaming of the Green Dragon: An Omen of Great Misfortune Twilight Tomb. The fourth layer. ¡°Schuck, Beta, Jerry, you guys are responsible for holding off the Dark Race Summoner and controlling the number of Dark Demons.¡± ¡°Epsilon, you¡¯re tasked with getting rid of the Shadow Creatures around, let those seven Parasites move as well.¡± ¡°Alpha, you take the Six Swords to collect Rune Fragments.¡± ¡°Gamma, you assist Jie Ta and Alpha from two directions to search for Rune Fragments.¡± ¡°Delta, with your swift speed, swoop in and out. Once you get all the Rune Fragments, immediately bring them back to me!¡± Bai Qi, standing on Nicholas¡¯s back, laid out the strategies and clearly assigned tasks to the six pets, as if he had gone back to the time when he was commanding a raid in his past life. How nostalgic! Unfortunately, you couldn¡¯t play the game Socket Mountain in this place. The technological level of this world was far beyond that of his previous life. Despite the variety of games, even Virtual Reality Games were developed. However, games were still games, and they were far less thrilling than personally commanding beasts. Especially after Bai Qi had created the occupation of a Spirit Controller, the gaming industry found it increasingly difficult to survive. Yet, farming the Secret Realm and raiding seemed hardly different now. ¡°Then I¡¯ll collect the runes too.¡± Having seen Bai Qi so proficiently assigning tasks to the Six Pets, Bai Qiucha quickly found his own position, surprised but determined. ¡°Okay, hurry up. I don¡¯t know what would happen if the Summoner is left unattended for too long.¡± Bai Qi nodded in agreement, then concentrated his Spirit Power to remotely control the movements of the Six Pets through their contract. According to the Fire Man¡¯s words, the seven runes needed to be fused by the Dark Race Summoner to function. Without considering what would happen after the fusion, if the delay in this process was too long, who knew what the Dark Race Summoner could do. After all, letting a Summoner summon at will was a fairly dangerous thing. Fortunately, this was the second time they raided this place, and the pets¡¯ efficiency had significantly improved. They still managed to collect the seven runes before the Dark Race Summoner went on a spawning frenzy. ¡°So, what¡¯s the next step, just throw them over?¡± Bai Qi held the seven Rune Fragments in his hands and asked. ¡°Perhaps, you might want to try?¡± Bai Qiucha tilted her head, thought about it, and agreed with Bai Qi¡¯s idea. ¡°Let¡¯s give it a try. Worst case scenario, we¡¯ll come back in three days and try again. Consider it a leveling grind.¡± Bai Qi nodded, handed the Rune Fragments to Alpha, who then tossed them skillfully, sending the seven Rune Fragments precisely in front of the Dark Race Summoner. Seeing the seven Rune Fragments appear, the Dark Race Summoner¡¯s movement suddenly changed. It swallowed the seven pieces in one gulp. Immediately afterwards, a massive Array appeared below it. Soon after the Array appeared, the body of the Dark Race Summoner began to slowly melt away, and the Dark Demons and Shadow Creatures around it were also absorbed into it. Is it the same trick again? Absorbing and evolving?¡± Bai Qiucha saw this and said. ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem like it. Why do I feel like it¡¯s summoning something? A sacrifice?¡± Blub blub. (Master, it seems that the Array is a Teleportation Circle. Something is being teleported over.) Using his sensitivity to the Void, Delta was the first to detect the anomaly. Bai Qi¡¯s eyebrows shot up, and he immediately instructed the Six Pets, ¡°Don¡¯t let the summoning succeed, finish him off immediately!¡± Upon hearing his words, the Six Pets took their orders and launched an attack on the Dark Race Summoner together. The Array, however, was eerie. Regardless of how intensely the Six Pets attacked, they were all absorbed into it. Finally, the Dark Race Summoner was completely absorbed into the Array, and a dark ghost wielding a scythe crawled out from it. ¡°Damn, a Blood Scythe Wraith?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s heart started to race. He thought this Fire Man was too much! At least he could have given a heads up that a legendary creature would be summoned. Then he wouldn¡¯t have taken these risks. ¡°It¡¯s not the Blood Scythe Wraith. It¡¯s the preliminary evolved form of Blood Scythe Wraith, the Nightmare Death Person.¡± Bai Qiucha shook her head and said, ¡°Nightmare Death Person likes to attack an enemy¡¯s spirit with nightmares. If the spiritual power isn¡¯t strong enough, the victims would die in their dreams. Be careful.¡± With that, Bai Qiucha entered her armed state and fully prepared herself to fend off the attack of the Nightmare Death Person. ¡°An attack in the dreamland?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback upon hearing this. He unconsciously looked at the cordyceps. Suddenly, he felt a jolt in his spirit. Everything around him vanished, leaving only the Nightmare Death Person slowly flying towards him. ¡°Well, that¡¯s how to enter the dream, huh.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips. It was so silent that he was pulled into the dreamland. This efficiency was far superior to that of the cordyceps. It seemed like this Nightmare Death Person was probably an Emperor creature. But, using the dreamland as a means of attack at this juncture was just¡­ A self-sacrificial move? Just when the Nightmare Death Person was about to reach Bai Qi, a turquoise-gold insect suddenly appeared before him. The brilliant sunlight forced the Nightmare Death Person back a couple of steps. Before it could react, a Crystal Skeleton wielding four long swords appeared out of nowhere and launched an attack on it. Then, a bizarre three-headed wolf, a gooey creature with wings, an extraordinarily sturdy Ancestral Beast, and a Snow Doll that seemed to be on the verge of tears appeared successively in the dreamland. ¡°How did you manage to enter my dreams?¡± The appearance of the Six Pets caught the Nightmare Death Person off guard, who then asked in a gloomy voice. ¡°They are Emperor Creatures, can they all talk now?¡± Bai Qi grinned at this situation. If it were any other attack strategy, it would be fine, but dreams were like running straight into the beast controller¡¯s home turf. The Dream Weaver was not messing around. ¡°Epsilon, be nice to our guest. Oh, wait this is their home turf for now, so be polite. Just scare them a bit.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, boss. I¡¯ll make it a nightmare they¡¯ll never forget.¡± In the dreamland, the Dream Weaver wasn¡¯t the lowly creature it appeared to be. It radiated an unstoppable dominance, and its body even started to grow larger bit by bit. Even though the Nightmare Death Person¡¯s dreamland wasn¡¯t created by him, once the Dream Weaver connected to it, it could manipulate some of its abilities to enhance itself. Not only that, Alpha and the others also felt some augmentation, especially the Husky, whose spirit power had mutated; it was now like a demon dog that could devour the sky. On the contrary, the Nightmare Death Person, the first to counterattack, happened to be the smallest. ¡°You, you all don¡¯t come over here!¡± Subsequently, to the Nightmare Death Person¡¯s terrified eyes, the Six Pets rushed forth and began to beat him up. Outside the dreamland. Fully armed Bai Qiucha barely withstood the Nightmare Death Person¡¯s mental shock. He was planning to remind Bai Qi to be cautious again, but realized that Bai Qi was just standing there, motionless. ¡°Damn, am I too late?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qiucha cursed under his breath. Although Bai Qi¡¯s spirit power was far superior to his, it was still much weaker compared to the pets¡¯. The favorite move of the Nightmare Death Person was to target the weakest spirit power and kill off one by one. ¡°I need to find a way to wake Bai Qi up.¡± Bai Qiucha looked around and quickly set his sight on Nicholas. Having a Legendary creature by your side was just for this kind of situation, wasn¡¯t it? However, just when Bai Qiucha was about to ask for help, he suddenly noticed something abnormal. Not only Bai Qi, but Alpha and the other Six Pets, as well as the attacking Nightmare Death Person, all fell into a deep sleep. ¡°It seems that Bai Qi¡¯s Great Sun Dragon Cicada also has the ability to weave dreams, doesn¡¯t it?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qiucha gradually calmed down, and when he saw that Nicholas had also fallen asleep at some point, he completely let go of his worries. ¡°Indeed, luck is also a part of strength.¡± ¡­ Back to the dreamland. After a moment of panic, the Nightmare Death Person finally remembered that it was an Emperor Creature. With a roar, it forcefully knocked back the Six Pets and began to counterattack the Dream Weaver in its dreamland. As users of dream-related abilities, the struggle was about whose dream could overlay the others¡¯, a bit like a clash of force fields. The strength of the dreamland entirely depends on the power of the spirit. Sure enough, after the Nightmare Death Person regained its senses, it was hard for Alpha and the Six Pets to hurt it again. They could only retreat back to Bai Qi¡¯s side, focusing all their spirit power to hold up collectively. Centred on the Dream Weaver, the spirit power of the Six Pets and Bai Qi perfectly fused together, and they had just barely withstood the erosion of the Nightmare Death Person. ¡°Damn human, you¡¯ve successfully infuriated me. I will make you forever exiled in the endless nightmare!¡± Seeing that he was unable to defeat a few King Creatures, the Nightmare Death Person was instantly enraged. The sky was suddenly shrouded in an ominous dark red cloud, slowly encroaching towards Bai Qi¡¯s side. Emperor level, the highest creature level in this world, possessed absolute advantages, both in spirit and body. This advantage is tough to neutralize through mere numbers. Even so, there was not a hint of worry on Bai Qi¡¯s face. Instead, he showed a trace of sympathy. ¡°Although it¡¯s meaningless for a boss to say this, do remember before you start to brag, check if there are any hidden big shots around.¡± ¡°These days, big shots love to fish.¡± Crack¡­ Just when the Nightmare Death Person was about to seize control of the dreamland entirely, a cracking sound echoed through it. A streak of jade color slowly appeared in the sky, pushing back the dark red cloud bit by bit. Following that, a massive Green Dragon skull appeared from the jade aura. It glanced around with its emerald-green eyes and landed near Bai Qi. ¡°Bai Qi, why did you suddenly run into the dreamland? You could have called me.¡± Nicholas asked with confusion. ¡°I didn¡¯t want to. We were forced in.¡± Bai Qi shrugged and pointed at the trembling Nightmare Death Person opposite him. ¡°There, that one. It was just thinking about banishing me into an endless nightmare.¡± ¡°Banish you?¡± Nicholas was instantly incensed when he heard this. He glowered at the Nightmare Death Person and said, ¡°You dare to threaten my friend. Let¡¯s see who¡¯s going to be banished!¡± Upon hearing Nicholas¡¯s words, the Nightmare Death Person was startled and ran away without hesitation. It even forgot that it was in a dream, where escaping was meaningless. Bai Qi licked his lips; dreaming about a green dragon was a bad omen~ Chapter 439 - Chapter 439: Chapter 435: Steamer World Chapter 439: Chapter 435: Steamer World Looking at the world outside the Jade Imprint of the Cordyceps, both Nicholas and Bai Qi¡¯s eyes were filled with joy. However, Nicholas seemed to be even more excited. The Cordyceps had originally fused with the Green Dragon Bloodline, giving Nicholas an inexplicable sense of familiarity towards it. Now that the Cordyceps had comprehended the Jade Imprint, Nicholas viewed it as a true Green Dragon, even if its appearance wasn¡¯t similar. ¡°Right, we entered here as soul bodies. When we want to leave, we won¡¯t have a problem returning to our bodies, will we?¡± Once his excitement had passed, Bai Qi thought of another problem. ¡°No, we won¡¯t. I¡¯m also only a soul body, leaving the dreamland is just like waking up from a dream.¡± Nicholas shook his head, opened an exit and crawled out. Soon after, Bai Qi saw a huge dragon head close to the entrance opened by the Cordyceps, inviting them to step out. Seeing there are no accidents, Bai Qi finally felt reassured enough to leave the Jade Dreamland and return to his body. ¡°Bai Qi, what exactly did you guys do just now? You were awake one moment and asleep the next. And that place from earlier¡­¡± Seeing Bai Qi and the others finally waking up, Bai Qiucha finally could not hold back and voiced her confusion. ¡°Strictly speaking, it was just a dream.¡± Bai Qi casually explained their recent experience to Bai Qiucha. After a moment¡¯s confusion, she realized what had happened and felt a sense of regret. ¡°If I had known that, I wouldn¡¯t have resisted. Then I could also have visited that legendary Jade Dreamland.¡± ¡°That¡¯s alright, we¡¯ll get another chance to go in soon.¡± Bai Qi smirked, an idea gradually forming in his mind. ¡°By the way, is the Teleportation Array still here?¡± ¡°It¡¯s still here.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, and then suggested, ¡°But shouldn¡¯t you rest a bit before going in again, Bai Qi?¡± The Guardian of the fourth floor was already at the Emperor-level. It was likely that the fifth floor also contained Emperor-level creatures. Even if they could rely on Nicholas to eliminate the enemies, it would completely depart from the purpose of training. Additionally, it would risk triggering the countermeasures of the Twilight Tomb. ¡°It¡¯s alright, let¡¯s just have a look.¡± Bai Qi picked up the Teleportation Rune Stone from the ground and carefully sensed it before heading towards the Teleportation Circle with his Six Pets. They had finally assembled the Teleportation Runes and activated the Teleportation Array. If they didn¡¯t even take a look, Bai Qi would feel really uncomfortable. Anyway, they had the Teleportation Rune Stone. If worst comes to worst, they would fight and run if they couldn¡¯t win the fight. Seeing Bai Qi act like this, Bai Qiucha could only follow helplessly. ¡°Can I not go? It¡¯s just too boring here.¡± The just awakened Cowskin Snake saw the actions of Bai Qi and others and reluctantly lifted its head. ¡°I almost forgot about you.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi remembered and ran over, looking seriously at the Cowskin Snake. ¡°You were obviously also asleep, so why didn¡¯t I see you enter the dreamland?¡± ¡°Dreamland? I never dream.¡± The Cowskin Snake looked innocently at Bai Qi, and it was then that Bai Qi remembered Old Lady Fan¡¯s evaluation of it. ¡°Is it really possible for a lifeform to stay alive when its soul isn¡¯t around?¡± With the addition of the Jade Dreamland, Bai Qi¡¯s desire to explore had increased significantly. He once again had the urge to study the Cowskin Snake, but given the current environment, he decided to hold off for now. Anyway, it wouldn¡¯t be able to escape. He would wait until he had time. Bai Qi handed the Cowskin Snake back to Nicholas and stepped into the Teleportation Array. Then, in the moment of being teleported, Bai Qi felt an intense wave of heat washing over him. The suffocating intensity of the heat almost made him pass out on the spot. Fortunately, Gamma immediately shielded Bai Qi, and Bai Qiucha quickly entered into a state of readiness. ¡°This fifth level is really a place where strangers danger.¡± Feeling the surrounding temperature rivaling that of the Fire Elemental World, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help recalling some unpleasant memories. ¡°Given the high temperature here, is the enemy likely to be undead with fire attributes?¡± Bai Qiucha looked around but found no trace of the enemy. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, the fire attribute undead creatures in the Ice and Fire Twin Towers were probably captured from here.¡± Looking at the scorching steam surroundings, Bai Qi quickly connected it with the Twin Towers. The Law Emperor might have arranged for the Fire People on the fourth level, which means he must have swept through this fifth level and possibly captured some material from here. However, it was quite bizarre that there was no visible fire, but the temperature was very high, making the area similar to a steamer. ¡°Jie Ta, lower the temperature around here first. This heat greatly affects our ability to fight.¡± Bai Qi glanced at the Husky who had already hidden under the Aetheric Armor and turned to look at Jie Ta. Whoo, whoo~ (Okay~) Jie Ta obediently nodded her head, gave a gentle breath, and a blizzard immediately blew up in the fifth layer, instantly freezing the area around Bai Qi for several tens of meters within seconds. ¡°Of course, it was absolutely right to make a contract with Jie Ta.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily. Regardless of Jie Ta¡¯s Mythical Species lineage, her Ice-based Skills were indeed very convenient. At the very least, it could play a crucial role in such an environment. However, before Bai Qi and his friends could act, the frost created by Jie Ta began to melt at a rate visible to the naked eye. It then evaporated, dangerously scorching them in the process. ¡°Is it that hot?¡± Bai Qi slightly frowned. Even though Jie Ta¡¯s combat power was stronger in later stages, this didn¡¯t mean that his ice-based skills were weakening. Both the passive skill ¡°Ice Contract¡± and the active skill ¡°Blizzard¡± were super skills. It was unlikely for them to evaporate that easily. ¡°The temperature here is unusually high, I suggest we don¡¯t linger.¡± Schuck carefully examined the surrounding environment and thus raised his suggestion with due gravity. ¡°Fighting for an extended period under these conditions would easily put us at a disadvantage.¡± Upon hearing Schuck¡¯s words, Bai Qi fell silent. Indeed, even Jie Ta couldn¡¯t lower the surrounding temperature. If the fifth layer¡¯s guardian appeared soon, it would be fine. However, if they had to hold out for a long time, both the pets and the team might not have the energy to continue fighting. ¡°First, we should scout the nearby area, gain a general understanding, and then go back. What do you think, Cha?¡± Bai Qi offered a suggestion after contemplating for a moment. ¡°Yes, let¡¯s gather some information, so we won¡¯t be so disadvantaged next time.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded his head. As they had already come this far, leaving now would not be beneficial for their next exploration. It was better to gather some useful information first and make targeted preparations for next time. As they agreed, the two continued their journey. Nicholas even transformed into a human and followed the duo. The prevailing heat was not a problem for Nicholas and he could easily help Bai Qi and the others manage it. However, Bai Qi had said that there was no need to take action unless they were in a life-threatening crisis. Unless they were like the previously-experienced Nightmare Death Person who was courting death, Nicholas wouldn¡¯t act rashly. Compared to the fourth layer with its winding and pitch-dark cave-like roads, the fifth layer was flat and even without a single elevation or depression. Despite this, there was no trace of the slightest creature in site. The only thing that persisted was the heat. A sauna-like heat. ¡°If not on the surface, could they be underground?¡± Bai Qi had walked for a while without finding anything. He patted Delta, who then transformed directly into a Fierce Dragon Beast. The earth trembled as the surrounding land was torn apart due to its power. Hot air gushed out from crevices, startling Bai Qi and the others. Even then, no enemies appeared. ¡°Could the fifth layer be a deserted place?¡± Bai Qi was bewildered. He recalled a situation mentioned during his training where some secret territories had, because of the passage of time and their overly complex original structures, certain levels that ended up being uninhabited. If it was a trial-type of secret territory, running into this would make the challenger lose out big time. But if it were an exploration-type territory, it would be an absolute win. Considering that Law Emperor had been here before, and the seemingly endless water and fire elemental undead inside the Gemini Tower, Bai Qi entirely suspected that Law Emperor had already thoroughly swept this level. ¡°The generations to come enjoy the shade of trees planted by those who came before. Even though we can¡¯t challenge this level anymore, it¡¯s still nice that we can directly enter the next layer.¡± Bai Qi smirked. With no guardian, all they needed to do was find the teleportation array to directly reach the next layer. Awooo! Awooo! (Human, there seems to be something ahead!) Just then, Beta suddenly warned, prompting everyone to shift into combat mode and cautiously survey their surroundings. However, after waiting quite a while, there was still no sign of any enemy. ¡°Could it be an enemy that can turn invisible or burrow underground?¡± Bai Qi didn¡¯t doubt Beta¡¯s perceptual abilities. After a brief pause, Alpha swung the Sword of Death, launching ring-shaped waves of Death Sword Qi around them. Ching! Ching! Ching! Accompanied by a series of crisp sounds, the Sword of Death Qi in front of Bai Qi was obstructed by something. Afterwards, he saw that the ¡°ground¡± in front of him had actually stood up. The enormous flaming eyes were firmly fixed on them. ¡°Is this, the guardian?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback. Before he could discern the enemy¡¯s level, Nicholas stepped in front of him and said, ¡°This guy, it¡¯s a legendary creature!¡± ¡°A legendary creature? They¡¯re truly making it impossible to play!¡± Bai Qi was dumbstruck. He finally understood why his teacher had told him to play only on the first three layers, and not to adventure on the other layers. This wasn¡¯t an adventure, it was asking for punishment! ¡°Shall I take action this time?¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s exasperated expression, Nicholas offered to demonstrate his skills. He had been training for a long time and wanted to exhibit his abilities. ¡°Never mind, even if we overcome this layer, I guess you will have to take action in the next layer too. That doesn¡¯t seem fun.¡± Bai Qi shook his head. He exchanged glances with Bai Qiucha and prepared to leave. ¡°Young human, don¡¯t rush to leave.¡± Just then, the Fire Man emerged on top of the gigantic fire tiger, blocking Bai Qi¡¯s path. ¡°Law Emperor Assistant, what are you doing here? And also, why are you standing on top of that legendary creature?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback. Then a bold idea flashed through his mind. Could it be that this place had already been completely controlled by Law Emperor? Chapter 440 - Chapter 440: Chapter 436: Law Emperors Backup Plan Chapter 440: Chapter 436: Law Emperor¡¯s Backup Plan At Bai Qi¡¯s question, the fireman suddenly came before him, pointing to the giant tiger behind him, saying, ¡°Strictly speaking, that is my true form.¡± ¡°You¡¯re a legendary creature?¡± Bai Qi had an epiphany, he had wondered how Law Emperor¡¯s backup in other secret realms had managed to exist for so many years. Turned out, it was a legendary creature, that made sense. The Fireman nodded, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m one of the two pet beasts that the Law Emperor has nurtured ¨C the Fire Rock Demon Tiger.¡± Wow, even the second team was legendary, Law Emperor was really indulging himself. Hearing this, Bai Qi was shocked and didn¡¯t hide his admiration. He was still worried about how to make more money to upgrade Alpha and others to the legendary level, and here, Law Emperor¡¯s second team had already become legendary¡ªIt was kind of unfair. ¡°Don¡¯t be surprised. I wasn¡¯t legendary when Law Emperor left me here. It¡¯s just that so many years have passed, and I have managed to reach this level with time,.¡± the Fireman said. He glanced at Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha, ¡°I originally thought you wouldn¡¯t even be able to pass the third level. I didn¡¯t expect you to reach the fifth level now. The following generations of humans are indeed much stronger than they used to be.¡± ¡°Theoretically, yes, it¡¯s correct.¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Since the Law Emperor has placed you here, is the situation on the next level a bit different from the previous ones?¡± ¡°You¡¯re very smart. My projection can only appear on the first five levels. I can¡¯t intervene from the sixth level onwards. Law Emperor has also not changed the rules of the future secret realm, so for Beast Masters with inadequate strength, I won¡¯t let them pass.¡± The Fireman looked at Bai Qi with admiration and said, ¡°So in other words, you are actually the Guardian of this level?¡± Bai Qi asked, ¡°Don¡¯t tell us we need to become legendary to pass, right?¡± ¡°Not exactly, I won¡¯t fight with my full strength against you, but requirements are still high, at least your current combat power is absolutely insufficient.¡± The Fireman shook his head and explained. ¡°I see, so the Law Emperor has transformed the fifth level into a trial-type secret realm.¡± At Bai Qi¡¯s words, he suddenly recalled something, ¡°What about my professor, did he also challenge you before going down?¡± At Bai Qi¡¯s question, the Fireman was a little embarrassed. ¡°Well, you might not call it a challenge.¡± ¡°Not a challenge?¡± Bai Qi looked confused, but seeing the Fireman seemingly unwilling to elaborate, he didn¡¯t pry further. ¡°Since you¡¯re the Guardian, let¡¯s have a challenge.¡± The Fireman was Law Emperor¡¯s backup plan, so there were no safety concerns. With that in mind, Bai Qi naturally wanted to make a bold attempt. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but the level of your pet beasts can¡¯t challenge me yet.¡± The Fireman shook his head, ¡°According to the requirements left by the Law Emperor, only Sixth Stage pet beasts can undergo the trial test.¡± ¡°Sixth Stage, huh¡­¡± Bai Qi sighed in resignation. Actually, when he saw that the Guardian of the fourth level was an Emperor-level creature, he was already prepared for this. But it was still a bit regretful to hear it from the Fireman¡¯s mouth. However, since the Law Emperor had set such clear requirements, the difficulty of this sixth level was indeed not easy. He could only go back and increase his level for now. It was for the best, he also wanted to perfect the idea in his mind. Unable to continue to the next level, they left the fifth level, but Alpha and Bai Qiucha had no intention of leaving the Twilight Tomb. ¡°You plan to stay here for training?¡± ¡°Yes, the Fire Rock Demon Tiger said it himself, at least Sixth Stage to challenge him, of course we must hurry.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, and Alpha next to her also expressed a similar opinion. Hearing Alpha and Bai Qiucha¡¯s thoughts, Bai Qi deliberated for a moment before agreeing to their proposals. The Shadow Department Power inside the Twilight Tomb was very strong, which was undoubtedly the best place for improvement for Alpha, the Bone Dragon, and other undead creatures. ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s simply have a big outdoor training session.¡± Bai Qi looked at his Six Pets, contemplated for a moment, and said, ¡°Alpha, you take Six Swords and Cha and train in the Twilight Tomb. Gamma, you¡¯re in charge of bringing Jie Ta to train around Taize Lake. As for Delta, you and Epsilon go find new Parasite Beasts.¡± After the Bug Grass evolved to King-level, all its values significantly improved. The quality of parasite beasts needed to be improved as well. The Five Pets each acknowledged their orders. This was the first time Bai Qi had allowed them to go out on their own, and they were all somewhat excited. Owooo? (Human, what about me?) Seeing that the Five Pets all had their assignments, Beta quickly inquired, eyes brimming with anticipation. ¡°You, you¡¯ll be doing research with me.¡± Owooo! (Human, how can you be so unfair!) ¡°Who asked Schuck to have to stay with you.¡± Saying this, Bai Qi once again took out four mission boards and tossed them to the pets, ¡°Remember to see if there are any tasks on it, do them on the side, don¡¯t waste it.¡± ¡°Especially Gamma, don¡¯t eat everything, got it?¡± Glug glug~ (Alright~) ¡°Bai Qi, is this¡­ isn¡¯t this a bit much?¡± Seeing Bai Qi like this, Bai Qiucha couldn¡¯t help but laugh. She had always seen Beast Masters accepting tasks and doing them with their pets, but letting the pets accept tasks on their own and doing them themselves was a first. ¡°The poor child becomes independent early, independence must be cultivated from a young age.¡± Bai Qi gestured with his hand and didn¡¯t agree with Bai Qiucha¡¯s opinion. Training a legendary creature was like a never-ending pit. Depending solely on himself was tiring, so naturally he had to let his pets share part of the burden. ¡°That¡¯s it, I¡¯m going home now. Don¡¯t contact me unless necessary, I need to research something.¡± Bai Qi grinned, then hopped onto Nicholas¡¯s back, ¡°Be careful everybody, don¡¯t go too far.¡± Creak creak. (¡°Boss, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll be upgrading to Six Stage as fast as I can.¡±) *Clatter, clatter* (¡°Master, Gamma will be obedient.¡±) *Snoring sounds?* (¡°Obedient? Well, Jie Ta will be obedient too.¡±) ¡°Boss, don¡¯t worry, I will take good care of Delta.¡± *Splashing sounds* (¡°And so is Delta.¡±) The five pets responded one after another, and then they couldn¡¯t wait to rush toward their own targets, leaving Beta with a face full of-envy. *Howl, howl¡­* (¡°A dog¡¯s life is just unfair¡­¡±) ¡°You silly dog, you¡¯re indeed too weak. Back in my days¡­hey, silly dog! Let go of my mouth!¡± Cowskin Snake couldn¡¯t help but mock, but before it could finish its sentence, Beta bit it directly. ¡°These two guys are really enemies.¡± Watching Beta and Cowskin Snake messing around on the ground, Bai Qi sighed helplessly, had Nicholas pick them up directly, and headed back to Gusu City. ¡­ Super God Evolution Research Institute. Top floor. Professor Chu carefully picked up the metal helmet in front of him, compared it with the holographic model on the side carefully, and then gave it to Bai Qi. ¡°The mechanical structure should be fine, how is the rune structure on your side?¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°The rune structure is operating well, now we just need to finish the last step.¡± ¡°Then what are we waiting for? Hurry up.¡± Professor Chu urged impatiently, his eagerness not much different from those participating in the card draw. Bai Qi responded with a grin, not just Professor Chu, even he was looking forward to it. ¡°Nicholas, it¡¯s your turn, just add a Jade Imprint to this spot.¡± Bai Qi passed the helmet to Nicholas, pointing at a vacant circle in the middle of the helmet. ¡°Alright.¡± Nicholas nodded, carefully conjured a Jade Imprint and placed it on the helmet. In an instant, green energy burst from the Jade Imprint, illuminating the entire helmet. ¡°We did it!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, after a week of laboring with Professor Chu, they had finally crafted the object. ¡°We haven¡¯t tested it yet, don¡¯t speak too soon.¡± Professor Chu looked at Bai Qi seriously and said, ¡°As a qualified mechanic and martial artist, you must remember to practice before drawing a conclusion.¡± ¡°Science must be rigorous!¡± Hearing Professor Chu¡¯s words, Bai Qi¡¯s face turned serious, he was about to say something when he realized Professor Chu had already taken the helmet and put it on. ¡°Let the old man show you first, make sure to learn.¡± ¡°Well, thank you, Professor Chu.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s mouth twitched, it was obvious that Chu wanted to experience it first. Despite Chu¡¯s seriousness just now, he even felt ashamed for a moment. ¡°Good thing I made an extra one.¡± Looking at Professor Chu, who had already fallen asleep on the sofa, Bai Qi took out another helmet, instructed Nicholas to inscribe a Jade Imprint in the same manner, and put it on. Then, the Jade Power circulated, Bai Qi only felt fatigue coming over him, and fell into a deep sleep. When Bai Qi opened his eyes again, he found himself in the Jade Dream once again. ¡°Excellent, the design is a great success!¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction after assuring himself of his surroundings. The combination of Soul Charm and Jade Imprint finally allowed him to enter and leave the Jade Dream freely. Bai Qi spread his arms, quietly absorbing the tranquility of this place, while Professor Chu, who had arrived first, was still inspecting the Jade Dream curiously. ¡°So the Jade Dream really exists? This place is simply paradise!¡± Professor Chu showed his surprise without any reservation, the feeling of returning to his youthful vigor made him let go of his usual troubles, and he completely relaxed. ¡°Paradise is created by angels, this place is the Green Dragon¡¯s territory, Professor Chu, saying things like that might get you kicked out.¡± Bai Qi walked up to Professor Chu with a smile, pointing at Nicholas, who had also followed, he couldn¡¯t help but remind him. ¡°It¡¯s just a metaphor, don¡¯t take it literally.¡± Only then did Professor Chu realize his slip of the tongue, as he tried to gloss over his mistake, he noticed the peculiar smile on Bai Qi¡¯s face. ¡°Professor Chu, science is indeed very rigorous~¡± ¡°Enough is enough, I admit that I made a mistake, why are you youngsters so vengeful.¡± Professor Chu glared at Bai Qi, then took another look at the dreamlike beautiful world around him, ¡°But, are you really planning to make this public?¡± Bai Qi glanced at Nicholas and said after seeing him nod, ¡°Nicholas strongly supports this idea, it¡¯s quite boring for a dragon to be alone in this world.¡± ¡°That is good.¡± Professor Chu nodded, ¡°How do you plan to promote it?¡± ¡°That was the easy part, I had it figured out from the start.¡± ¡°By gaming.¡± Chapter 441 - Chapter 441: Chapter 437: Smashing the Scene? Youre Overthinking It... Chapter 441: Chapter 437: Smashing the Scene? You¡¯re Overthinking It¡­ Super God Evolution Research Institute. Compared to its usual semi-closed state, the institute was today bustling with activity, with every building decked out in bright lights. The flow of people coming and going was relentless. Today was the day that the Super Evolution Research Institute, built by the combined efforts of five financial groups, officially opened. ¡°There are even more people here than at the opening of the Undead Department at the Star Mechanics Academy.¡± From the top-floor window, Bai Qi had an unimpeded view of the scene below and couldn¡¯t help but sigh. ¡°Naturally. Despite the legendary Celestial Brilliance and Rune Evolution attracting many people, the Undead Department was still only focused on the undead,¡± said Professor Dong with a smile, ¡°The attendees today, however, include researchers in a variety of fields such as runes, mechanics, biology, as well as representatives from various financial groups. Such a grand opening ceremony can definitely make its mark in the history of the Federation.¡± ¡°That¡¯s overwhelming¡­how about you give the speech on my behalf?¡± Upon hearing Professor Dong¡¯s words, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help feeling apprehensive. With so many people here, there were certainly quite a few critics. The thought of engaging in a spitball competition in front of such a crowd was rather daunting. ¡°I can¡¯t. Everyone knows that you¡¯re the director of the Super God Evolution Research Institute. Many people came here specifically for you. It wouldn¡¯t be advantageous to the future of the institute if you didn¡¯t show up,¡± said Professor Dong with a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you only need to appear once at the academic exchange. Everything else will be taken care of.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, my dad personally intervened this time. He¡¯s essentially taken care of everything. You don¡¯t have to worry,¡± Zhuge Chen assured him, ¡°But you¡¯ll have to handle the academic exchange yourself. I fear the event might get chaotic, so please control the situation.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure if I can.¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly, feeling somewhat impulsive as he recalled his decision a couple of days ago. ¡°Son, show them the spirit of the youngest Six Stage Beast Master. Don¡¯t back down,¡± Luo Zhu, who had just come through the door, comforted Bai Qi after seeing his state. ¡°Mom, this is an academic exchange meeting, not a Beast Master duel. My rank is useless here,¡± Bai Qi replied, glancing at the ever-growing crowd below, ¡°Never mind, since they¡¯re here, the one who¡¯d be challenged won¡¯t be me.¡± ¡°That¡¯s the spirit. Having already assumed this position, be bold. Plus, you¡¯re not the only one in the Super God Evolution Research Institute,¡± Bai Yan patted Bai Qi on the shoulder and continued, ¡°Even though we aren¡¯t as impressive, our three research groups have made some progress.¡± Upon hearing Bai Yan¡¯s words, both Professor Dong and Professor Chu nodded. Although Bai Qi started the research into Rune Evolution and Armament Evolution, that didn¡¯t mean they were just decorative figures. After all this time, they had managed to make some breakthroughs. ¡°That puts my mind at ease.¡± As long as he wasn¡¯t expected to go on stage alone, he could always run off after speaking. ¡­ Super God Evolution Research Institute Hall. Zhuge Xu moved skillfully among the guests with a wine glass in hand, wearing a cheerful expression. There was no trace of the airs one would expect from the head of a financial group. Not because he didn¡¯t want to display his importance, but because at least half the guests in the hall had status and standing equal to his. ¡°Sorry for being late,¡± Cao Bin, Sun Tian, and Liu Bei jointly apologized, as they approached Zhuge Xu when he was in the middle of a conversation. ¡°You three actually have the nerve to apologize, when it was supposed to be a joint venture among the five of us, but in the end, I¡¯m the only one bustling about,¡± Seeing their state, Zhuge Xu couldn¡¯t help but get irritated. ¡°That¡¯s not our fault; after all, the institute is built on your territory. You can always move it over to my place if you find it troublesome,¡± Cao Bin replied with a smile. ¡°I won¡¯t trouble you all with that; I¡¯ve already prepared everything before handing it over to you. Did I waste my energy?¡± Zhuge Xu immediately retorted, causing the trio to share a laugh. Although it was a joint venture among the five of them, and there were future plans to set up branches, having the main institute situated in Gusu City was most beneficial to the Wuhou Corporation. They¡¯d only believe if Zhuge Xu was willing to let go of this advantage. ¡°By the way, has the representative from Jiuli Group arrived?¡± Liu Bei asked after scanning the crowd. ¡°The Jiuli Group is quite a distance away, so they probably haven¡¯t arrived yet,¡± Zhuge Xu shook his head and continued, ¡°You guys really have it easy, just watching from the sidelines. You¡¯d better provide some more funding in the future. If you can¡¯t provide the manpower, you should at least provide the money.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­I¡¯ve already sent the best researchers from my corporation. It¡¯s really heartbreaking to hear you speak like this,¡± Zhao Longxiang entered from the door, gave a hearty smack on Zhuge Xu¡¯s shoulder and continued, ¡°Long time no see, your health seems to be deteriorating.¡± ¡°Who wouldn¡¯t appear frail compared to you,¡± Zhuge Xu rubbed his shoulder, glanced around and added, ¡°Most of the people have arrived. You should all take your seats as well. The academic exchange meeting will start soon.¡± Cao, Sun, and Liu nodded, but Zhao Longxiang¡¯s face became serious as he said, ¡°Don¡¯t rush. There are many more people who need to come over.¡± As soon as the words were spoken, several groups of people walked in from the outside. ¡°The Bo Ge family, the Yixiu family, the Brita family¡­ Three of the Western Five Big Families have come, and the Zhonghu Consortium is also here.¡± Zhuge Xu narrowed his eyes, even though he had sent invitations to all the families and financial groups, some forces they simply didn¡¯t think would come. Among them were the families in the west. Zhuge Xu didn¡¯t think these people truly came to congratulate, but he still plastered on a smile and went over. ¡°I apologize, I didn¡¯t expect you all to come all this way, I was rude.¡± ¡°Chairman Zhuge doesn¡¯t need to be so polite. We¡¯re the ones who were late.¡± A middle-aged man, who looked somewhat similar to Dean but was obviously even more composed, bowed slightly and said, ¡°Our Bo Ge family has also been devoted to the study of beast evolution. With such a good opportunity, we should of course share it with everyone.¡± ¡°Mr. John is indeed well-prepared.¡± With a flash in his eyes, Zhuge Xu turned to the Yixiu and Brita families and said, ¡°Do you also think so?¡± ¡°Our Brita family came to discuss cooperation with Master Bai Qi. Back in Eden, Master Bai Qi seemed quite interested in our Bright Spirit Gold. Unfortunately, we didn¡¯t get to talk in detail before Master Bai Qi left. After that, we mainly carried out small transactions via the Zhonghu Consortium. This occasion presents a good chance to discuss this matter.¡± Charles Brita performed a classic greeting towards Zhuge Xu and asked, ¡°Where¡¯s Master Bai Qi now?¡± ¡°Bai Qi is currently preparing for the academic exchange. Would you like to take a seat first?¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The group nodded and took their seats one after another under Zhuge Xu¡¯s guidance. No words were exchanged among them; all they did was wait silently. ¡°Those who have come are not kind, Zhuge. Are you sure Bai Qi can handle it?¡± Watching those people at the very front, Cao Bin squinted, asking. ¡°Absolutely no problem, unless these guys can breed mythological creatures, they absolutely cannot take the spotlight away from Bai Qi.¡± Zhuge Xu nodded confidently, which only made others even more curious. ¡°With you speaking so highly, I am even more curious now.¡± Zhao Longxiang laughed, then sat down with Cao Bin and the others. They began to discuss enthusiastically. Thanks to the Super God Evolution Research Institute, the four of them had formed an alliance relationship. Now that they were reunited, they naturally had to thoroughly discuss cooperation. Suddenly, all the invited guests arrived. Under everyone¡¯s gaze, Zhuge Xu walked onto the stage. ¡°First, I want to thank all the guests for their presence, Zhuge Xu feels greatly honored.¡± Zhuge Xu smiled, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the crowd, ¡°Today is the official opening of the Super God Evolution Research Institute, and at the same time, also an academic exchange conference. I¡¯ll bypass the usual pleasantries and get straight to the point.¡± With that, Zhuge Xu moved aside, turned and gestured for Professor Chu and Professor Dong to come forward. When those two appeared, some of the researchers who had been sitting calmly stood up, bending down slightly to show their respect. Professor Dong, a role model in the rune realm. Professor Chu, a role model in the mechanical realm. Zhuge Xu started with pulling these two out; he didn¡¯t plan to give them any chance to ruin the event. This was not an academic exchange at all, but clearly, it was an academic exposition! ¡°Everyone, don¡¯t be so polite. I, an old woman, cannot bear such a grand show of respect.¡± Professor Dong gestured with her hands and said, ¡°As an old woman, I really wasn¡¯t planning to participate, after all, this is an era of the young. But, as the head of the Rune Evolution group at the Super God Evolution Research Institute, I can¡¯t avoid it.¡± When Professor Dong¡¯s words were heard, everyone nodded. When rune evolution first emerged, it was Professor Dong who was in charge. Now that it has joined the Super God Evolution Institute, it¡¯s only logical that Professor Dong continues to lead. ¡°I must admit that it is indeed a shame, but even after so much study, I still haven¡¯t produced many significant results. However, now that we have this exchange conference, I thought it would be a good idea to share them and get some appraisal.¡± Having said this, Professor Dong looked back, and the curtain behind her immediately opened, revealing a large machine. Inside, a Fire Maned Tiger Cub feebly lay on the operation table. ¡°This is a low-level elite Fire Maned Tiger Cub, one of the basic domesticated beasts in the Federation with the highest number of contracts currently. The highest evolution level known so far is the King-level Fire Crowned Tiger King.¡± Professor Dong walked to the front of the machine, pressed a button, and the machine immediately started its operations, quickly carving a rune onto the forehead of the Fire Maned Tiger Cub. Then, the light of evolution lit up, the Fire Maned Tiger successfully evolved into a Lord-level Furious Toothed Tiger. A single rune evolution. Everyone squinted slightly. Originally, the single rune evolution could only be used to evolve from a servant to an elite. The way Professor Dong made it seem, possibly, the application limit has been raised.¡± This progress was indeed good, but putting such a thing in this sort of event¡­ it seemed a little unremarkable. ¡°Zhuge Xu, are you sure there really is no problem?¡± Seeing this, Cao Bin squinted and quietly asked through the wireless communicator. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, don¡¯t you trust Professor Dong¡¯s abilities?¡± Zhuge Xu gave a cheeky smile, they were thinking too much about ruining the event. Chapter 442 - Chapter 442: Chapter 438: You Call This Drawing People Out with a Brick? Chapter 442: Chapter 438: You Call This Drawing People Out with a Brick? Sure enough, just as everyone was confused, the Rune Evolver¡¯s operation did not stop. It switched to a Fire Tiger and quickly drew an incredibly complex Rune structure. Rune Tier 2 Evolution. The instant the Rune structure was completed, the Fire Tiger evolved again, astonishingly turning into a King-level Fire Crown Tiger! ¡°Has¡­ Has Rune Tier 2 Evolution been able to evolve to the King-level?¡± The audience below was astonished. The original Rune Tier 1 and Tier 2 Evolution, although amazing, could only evolve a servant to an elite, and then evolve to a lord. And now, can Rune Evolution go straight to King-level? ¡°Professor Dong is indeed amazing, has he developed Rune Evolution to this extent?¡± A Rune Expert who had once participated in the cracking of Dual Sky Mech showed reverence in his eyes. Although it seemed like just an upgrade of a tier, everyone knew how difficult it was to cultivate a Lord creature into a King Creature. And now, right before their eyes, in just over ten minutes, a machine had completed two major race level evolutions? Although it wasn¡¯t the same creature, if this technology became widespread, the uproar it would cause would likely be even greater than when Rune Evolution was introduced, right? ¡°If they can mass produce King-level creatures, the Super God Evolution Research Institute will surely leapfrog to become the front runner in the Federation¡¯s scientific research field,¡± said a voice in one of the private boxes above the hall. A smile was painted on Wang Jian¡¯s face. ¡°Hahaha¡­ This is as expected. After all, there aren¡¯t many teams as luxurious as this in the Federation,¡± Zhao Futu nodded, agreeing with Wang Jian¡¯s statement. ¡°However, this rapid upgrade in level would be a huge burden on the souls and bodies of the pets, wouldn¡¯t it?¡± Behind the two men, a man wearing thick glasses raised an objection, his voice as indifferent as a machine¡¯s. ¡°Oh? Director Zhang, do you have any insights?¡± Zhao Futu turned his head towards the man, his face full of curiosity. Zhang Yi, the director of the Thirteenth Bureau¡¯s Research Department, was also one of the top scientific experts in the Federation. ¡°The evolution of a beast is not just about bloodline levels. Growth levels also play a crucial role. Such rapid increase in bloodline levels, it¡¯s likely the soul and body can¡¯t keep up.¡± A strong desire for knowledge emerged on Zhang Yi¡¯s face as he looked down at the Fire Crown Tiger King in good condition and said, ¡°But now, it seems that the Fire Crown Tiger King is in a good state. Has Professor Dong found a solution?¡± ¡°Alright, Zhang, just watch, the exchange meeting has just begun,¡± Wang Jian interrupted Zhang Yi. His turbid eyes showed no fluctuations as if he had absolutely no interest in the achievements. Zhao Futu¡¯s mouth curled slightly at this. This old fox is becoming increasingly secretive. ¡­ On the stage, Professor Dong quieted the increasingly excited crowd, and the hall gradually became quiet. ¡°I know what you all are surprised about. Indeed, such a rapid breakthrough indeed poses a considerable burden for pets. We have not been able to find an effective solution from a Rune perspective.¡± At Professor Dong¡¯s words, the audience calmed down. Since the burden issue had not been resolved, it meant that the possibility of mass-producing King-level creatures was significantly reduced. As such, the awe-inspiring aspect of this technology didn¡¯t seem as extravagant. ¡°However, just because Runes cannot solve the problem doesn¡¯t mean that other fields can¡¯t.¡± Professor Dong smiled faintly, and two people walked out from behind the Rune Evolver. They were Bai Yan and Luo Zhu. ¡°I believe most of you in the industry know these two, but let me introduce them again. These two are the heads of the Biological Evolution Group at the Super God Evolution Research Institute, Bai Yan and Luo Zhu. And now, the stage belongs to them.¡± Professor Dong took half a step back while Bai Yan and Luo Zhu nodded slightly at him before stepping forward. They pulled out a vial of compound, and said, ¡°I guess you all have guessed it right. Yes, the compound that helped the Fire Tiger evolve all the way to the top is this compound in my hand, the Super God Evolution No. 1 Compound.¡± Bai Yan shook the compound in his hand and said, ¡°Apart from providing the energy needed for evolution, this compound also aids pets in absorbing other attribute materials, stabilizing their form after evolution.¡± Upon hearing Bai Yan¡¯s introduction, the crowd finally understood. If there was such a catalyst, then it made sense. However, just this didn¡¯t seem to justify the pomp and circumstance of sharing the stage with Professor Dong. Listening to the discussion below, Bai Yan didn¡¯t care at all. Instead, he instructed the staff to replace the Fire Tiger again with four Fire Tigers and place them on the Rune Evolution machine. Then, all attributes of the four Fire Tigers were projected onto the big screen behind them. ¡°These four Fire Tigers have been specially selected. Their physical conditions, speed, strength, and energy value are almost the same,¡± Luo Zhu pointed at the four Fire Tigers in front of her, and asked, ¡°So, can you guess which direction they will evolve into?¡± Everyone was startled by Luo Zhu¡¯s words, somewhat unsure of his meaning. Upon seeing this, Luo Zhu revealed a smile, skillfully operating the machine for a bit, and the first Fire Bangal Tiger underwent evolution. It was still a Fire Bangal Tiger, indistinguishable from the one Professor Dong initially displayed, but Luo Zhu continued gleefully to evolve the remaining three Fire Bangal Tigers together. ¡°Is he intending to demonstrate the stability of rune evolution?¡± Sun Tian was somewhat curious, clearly not understanding the purpose of Luo Zhu¡¯s actions. ¡°Just watch the screen closely and you¡¯ll understand.¡± As Professor Bai Yan and Luo Zhu¡¯s old boss, Zhao Longxiang was the first to see the implications and also had a rough understanding of the origin of the Super God Evolution No.1 Compound. It should presumably be an upgraded version of the No. 5 Compound. Hearing Zhao Longxiang¡¯s words, Sun Tian quickly turned his gaze to the screen, and after seeing the data of the four Fire Bangal Tigers displayed on it, he finally understood. Strength, speed, body constitution, energy value. All four of the Fire Bangal Tigers had a certain data significantly higher than normal. ¡°Could it be that the Super God Evolution No.1 Compound allows the controlling of attribute trends during pet beast evolution?¡± An expression of shock flashed across Sun Tian¡¯s eyes, and the surrounding experts were left speechless. It was well known that as long as you had the formula and enough materials, pet beasts could evolve into the race the Beast Master wanted, but the specific attributes couldn¡¯t be interfered with: that was simply up to fate. But seeing Luo Zhu¡¯s operation, it seemed like they could precisely control the evolution trend of pet beasts? ¡°I think you¡¯ve all seen it. The Super God Evolution No.1 Compound can not only help alleviate the burden brought by rapid evolution but also use runes to strengthen pet beasts in different directions.¡± As soon as Luo Zhu¡¯s words came out, the audience erupted again. Targeted training, the meaning represented by the Super God Evolution No.1 Compound was no less than rune evolution! Speaking of which, Bai Yan and Luo Zhu slightly resembled Bai Qi in physical appearance. Could it be that these three were from the same family? What monstrous genes these were! People looked at each other in dismay, the older generation even began to recall whether there were suitable girls in their families. ¡°However, the Super God Evolution No.1 Compound is not omnipotent. The higher the bloodline level, the less effect it can influence, of course, the same applies to rune evolution.¡± Seeing everyone beginning to daydream, the conscientious Bai Yan couldn¡¯t help but add a sentence, while Professor Dong also stepped forward, saying, ¡°The same is true for rune evolution. Although it can save a lot of time, the materials required are not less, perhaps we need to rely on you all down there to help solve this problem.¡± Unfortunately, the modest behaviors of Professor Dong and Bai Yan didn¡¯t calm the academic researchers. On the contrary, they became even more excited. Rune evolution could quickly evolve, and the Super God Evolution No.1 Compound could provide targeted training. Even if the materials were not reduced, and perhaps even an additional cost for the two items was needed, these two technologies together could considerably save the Beast Masters¡¯ training time and reduce the risk of making mistakes in the evolution direction. This was undoubtedly good news for any Beast Master. After the brief commotion, before Zhuge Xu could step in to maintain the situation, the assembled experts stopped and collectively turned to look at Professor Chu. Like Professor Dong, Professor Chu taking over the Armament Evolution Group was also a well-known fact. Now that both the Rune Evolution Group and Biological Evolution Group had achieved impressive results, they naturally looked forward to Professor Chu¡¯s research. ¡°I¡¯m a straightforward old man, so I won¡¯t mince words. Frankly speaking, we in the Armament Evolution group, apart from developing a bunch of supporting weapons, haven¡¯t achieved much in terms of significant progress.¡± Hearing Professor Chu¡¯s words, the crowd was somewhat surprised, yet after some thought, they reluctantly accepted it. Although Armament Evolution was also flashy, in fact, it was a derivative of Rune Evolution. It simply solved the problem of the amalgamation of the mechanical and flesh, and coincided with the emergence of Spirit Controllers, which created such impact. Moreover, the results of the previous two researches were indeed terrifying. To surpass them, the difficulty was indeed a bit high. At this moment, a Mechanical Wolf Knight suddenly appeared at the entrance of the hall, leapt onto the stage in one bound. Under the puzzled and surprised gazes of the crowd, the armor on the Mechanical Wolf Knight slowly dissolved, revealing the figures of Zhuge Chen and Garulu. ¡°To be honest, the only thing my old gang and I have managed to research after all this time is a set of mechanical armament that allows the Spirit Controller and pet beast to fight and escape together.¡± Professor Chu feigned modesty as he introduced Garulu¡¯s new armour, while the screens beside him displayed a dazzling array of various functions. However, the people beneath the stage no longer had time to pay attention to this. They already dropped such two research results, how else were they to give a demonstration on stage. Did Professor Dong say they were throwing a brick to attract jade? What they threw was not a brick, it was clearly like tossing a mountain down! Seeing this, Zhuge Xu, who had been ignored to the side, revealed a satisfied smile. A research institute co-sponsored by the five major financial groups, how could he allow it to be sabotaged on the opening day? Chapter 443 - Chapter 443: Chapter 439: Dual-core Bombing Chapter 443: Chapter 439: Dual-core Bombing ¡°Who would have thought that even at his age, Professor Chu hasn¡¯t given up on the idea of light armament for humans.¡± Upon seeing Professor Chu¡¯s designed armor, a rare light flashed in Wang Jian¡¯s eyes. ¡°Has Professor Chu already overcome the human body¡¯s shock resistance issue?¡± Zhang Yi furrowed his brows slightly, when the Mechanical Engineering Department was first becoming popular, some people had thought about researching light armament for humans. However, such light armaments could not withstand too strong an impact, and they couldn¡¯t assure sufficient energy, so they were quickly replaced by medium and large Mechanical Pet Beasts like Broken Army. Even so, quite a few people didn¡¯t plan on giving up on light armament research. After all, compared to the medium and large machinery suitable for battlefields like Broken Army, light armament was a bit more flexible and practical. But up to now, although the energy problem had been solved, the issue of shock resistance still remained. After all, while the mech could withstand external impact, the humans inside couldn¡¯t. ¡°It looks like he must have used the Beast Control from the pet beast below.¡± Zhao Futu glanced at Garulu next to Zhuge Chen, the light armament just now came from Garulu¡¯s body, perhaps this was the solution to the problem. ¡°Using a Beast Control? That¡¯s a solution.¡± Zhang Yi¡¯s eyes lit up, and he immediately started typing on his portable smart computer. Compared to the Rune system he wasn¡¯t very familiar with, Professor Chu¡¯s Mechanical Engineering Department was his main specialty. Seeing the functionality demonstrated by Professor Chu, inspiration naturally abounded. On the other side, Professor Chu also began to showcase his research results. ¡°This Spirit-Control Orb Armament is a supplementary mech added to the base of Armament Evolution. It¡¯s usually hidden on the pet beast and can be activated and extended to the Beast Trainer when needed.¡± Professor Chu asked Zhuge Chen and Garulu to demonstrate again, a man and a wolf directly merged together, and there wasn¡¯t a single trace of an external addition to be seen. ¡°As for the energy, besides a small built-in power source, everything else can be provided by the pet beast. In this state, the Beast Trainer can also use the weaponry in the Armament for combat.¡± Speaking of which, Professor Chu paused, ¡°Although, considering the problem of consumption, I personally suggest using it for escape.¡± Professor Chu¡¯s words caused a burst of laughter, but it was clear this was good-natured humor. In field combat, the safety of Beast Trainers was always a problem. This was also why Beast Trainers would almost always contract a mount-type pet beast. If you can¡¯t beat them, run. But even in the process of escape, accidents were bound to happen. In the most outrageous case, a Beast Trainer bonded with a Wind Demon Wolf. After being besieged by Ferocious Beasts in the wild, he chose to run and successfully escaped the encirclement. However, because the Wind Demon Wolf ran too fast, it accidentally hit a flying insect, causing the Beast Trainer¡¯s head to explode. Generally, pet beasts below King-level did not have the ability to envelope with force fields, and there were many similar situations. However, Professor Chu¡¯s Spirit-Control Armament, besides other things, that defensive ability alone was more than enough. ¡°Heh, so this is the so-called expert of the Federation.¡± Seeing that everyone around him was focusing their attention on the defensive ability of the Spirit-Control Armament, a sense of disdain flashed in John Bogge¡¯s eyes. Although it wasn¡¯t specifically demonstrated, with his discerning eye, he could naturally see that the weapon system on Professor Chu¡¯s Spirit-Control Armament was the essence of the design. Because of joining the Armament Evolution group, they¡¯d forgotten that Professor Chu was once the Federation¡¯s most excellent Mech Master. If he hasn¡¯t estimated wrongly, as long as the pet beast can provide enough energy, the destructive power that this light-armored Mech Armament can exert won¡¯t be any lower than the pet beast¡¯s. ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, these are the latest achievements of the three research groups at the Super God Evolution Research Institute. Now, allow me to invite our director, Master Bai Qi, to demonstrate his latest acquisition of the two core patents for us!¡± Seeing that the atmosphere had reached a climax, Zhuge Xu didn¡¯t give them a chance to catch their breath and directly dropped a heavy bomb. ¡°Zhuge really doesn¡¯t plan to let others take the stage¡­¡± Liu Bei shook his head helplessly at the spectacle, while Cao Bin had no surprise, ¡°Don¡¯t you know him yet? If he is at an advantage, Zhuge Xu will definitely crush you completely and won¡¯t give you a chance to turn the game around.¡± ¡°Developing such a large group under the repression of so many corporations is not something that ordinary people can do.¡± Sun Tian nodded slightly in agreement, and Zhao Longxiang also had the same expression. Jiuli Group was also a rising corporation, the difference was that behind it stood a Beast Master Association. Zhuge Xu¡¯s ability to develop Wuhou Corporation to the current size indeed had some substance, and judging by the current situation, it would probably only grow stronger in the future. It seems the big families in the western region might be unhappy. ¡°John, didn¡¯t your Bo Ge family say you came here to exchange results? Why don¡¯t you go up?¡± Charles looked amuse at John and said. ¡°That was just being polite, the Super God Evolution Research Institute is so excellent, I wouldn¡¯t dare to embarrass myself.¡± John maintained a smile on his face, unaffected by Charles¡¯s sarcasm. Instead, he turned to Loel Yixiu, ¡°Loel, your Yixiu family is also not weak in research, why not showcase it?¡± Loel Yixiu shook his head, ¡°I was just ordered to attend the ceremony and express our Yixiu family¡¯s friendly attitude.¡± The three of them looked at each other and laughed, and Sima Jing, who was sitting on the side, saw their looks and kept her smile, but a sense of disdain flashed through her eyes. They¡¯re still just as afraid of the strong and tend to bully the weak, it seems. We can¡¯t rely on them in the future. On the other hand, amid the shock and anticipation of everyone, Bai Qi arrived late. Meanwhile, Professor Dong, Professor Chu, and the couple Bai Yan quietly withdrew to the side, leaving the stage to Bai Qi. ¡°Did Zhuge Xu just say, Master Bai Qi? It hasn¡¯t been long, and Bai Qi is already a six-stage master?¡± A Rune Master who once participated in the analysis of the Dual Sky Mech seemed surprised as he looked at Bai Qi, only believing after he saw the Six Paths Rune Marks on the back of Bai Qi¡¯s hand. ¡°You¡¯re really outdated; the Federation¡¯s trending list has been updated for a long time. The youngest six-stage Beast Master in the history of the Federation, and you don¡¯t even know.¡± ¡°Trending list? What¡¯s that?¡± ¡°You old recluse, you need to take a look at the outside world.¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s stop fussing about the trending list, didn¡¯t you hear what Zhuge Xu just said? Bai Qi is about to present two core patents. You surely don¡¯t think they are the previous two, do you?¡± ¡°You mean, Bai Qi has obtained two new core patents? This is impossible!¡± ¡°Well, the first and second-stage Rune Evolution have been shown before, and those were used on flesh and blood creatures. We¡¯ve seen Armament Evolution as well, so what more can be done with just a Spirit-Control Orb?¡± ¡°It seems like it, but it¡¯s just too incredible. Bai Qi is so young.¡± ¡°So, how old do you think Bai Qi was when he researched the previous core patents?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Under the curious gazes of the crowd, Bai Qi walked to the podium, remained silent for a moment before saying, ¡°Honestly, with such outstanding predecessors, I¡¯m not entirely sure about this step myself. So let¡¯s get right to the point.¡± Bai Qi snapped his fingers and Zhuge Chen led the Mecha Dragon Baby Beast and Garulu onto the stage, along with Bai Qiucha, who was cradling a Fierce Dragon. ¡°Luckily, I accidentally researched a new type of evolution. Looking at the collected data, it applies to all Spirit Controllers and Beast Masters. As for the effect, let¡¯s witness it together.¡± As soon as his words ended, there was an explosion of applause from the audience, far more enthusiastic than before. ¡°A new type of evolution?¡± There was confusion in everyone¡¯s eyes, but their attention was quickly diverted by the passionate music that started playing onstage and the brilliant Evolution Light. ¡°What just happened? How did those two pet beasts suddenly evolve?¡± ¡°That guy over there looks like Bai Chuanqi¡¯s son, Bai Qiucha. Isn¡¯t he a Spirit Master with only one beast under his contract? Is he also a Spirit Controller?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s stop guessing and see what¡¯s really happening.¡± Finally, the Evolution Light dissipated and the appearance of the three pet beasts onstage had changed dramatically. ¡°Is that Thunderbolt Rat? Snow Moon Wolfman? And the other one, is it the Fierce Dragon Beast from the Jiuli Group? It doesn¡¯t look like it.¡± ¡°Oh my God, it evolved directly into a King Creature without doing anything. This is even more outrageous than Rune Evolution.¡± The audience was abuzz, even Cao Bin and the others seemed stunned, not knowing what to make of it. ¡°Damn you, Zhuge Xu! You kept even us in the dark about this!¡± Cao Bin cursed at Zhuge Xu, who simply grinned mischievously and said, ¡°How else could I have surprised all of you?¡± The four were left speechless. Just moments ago, they had been praising him for being crafty, and now he was caught off guard. This sort of prank seemed childish. ¡°Master Bai Qi, I need to ask, is there really no condition for the new type of evolution you developed? It leads directly to the King-level?¡± Finally, a biology expert stood up, voicing the doubt in everyone¡¯s mind. ¡°Of course, there¡¯s a cost.¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°To succeed in the evolution, one must infuse their Spirit Power into this Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine, while simultaneously stimulating the Super God Evolution No. 1 composite that had been placed in the Mechanical Armament in advance.¡± ¡°Just that?¡± ¡°Just that.¡± The crowd fell into silence, all of a sudden realizing why Zhuge Xu had positioned Bai Qi later in the presentation. With so small a price for a King-level power, it was a huge profit. ¡°However, this evolutionary state is not permanent.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi suddenly threw a wet blanket on their excitement. ¡°This type of evolution allows beasts to evolve to a higher stage for a short period of time and receive the corresponding combat power. But once the time limit is reached, they will revert to their original state.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I call this type of evolution ¡®Leap Evolution¡¯.¡± After listening to Bai Qi¡¯s explanation, the crowd was in an uproar. Although it wasn¡¯t the permanent evolution they had imagined, the short-term evolution was still terrifying. And according to what Bai Qi just said, Leap Evolution also applies to Spirit Controllers? Doesn¡¯t that mean that Spirit Controllers could also participate in formal combat in the future? Chapter 444 - Chapter 444: Chapter 440: Jade Dream Chapter 444: Chapter 440: Jade Dream ¡°Master Bai Qi, I want to confirm, is Leap Evolution really applicable to both Spirit Controllers and Beast Masters?¡± Finally, someone asked the most crucial question. ¡°Isn¡¯t there a Spirit Controller and a Beast Master standing on the stage? The son of Chairman Zhuge and the son of the Legendary Celestial Brilliance, my very teacher. I presume everyone should recognize them?¡± Bai Qi chuckled, saying, ¡°The technology of Leap Evolution is not very mature, so the basic duration of evolution is around two minutes.¡± ¡°Two minutes?¡± The crowd below began to chatter. The fighting power that temporary evolution could cause was unclear, but this duration seemed a little too short. However, some soon noticed something odd. The evolution of the three pets each of Zhuge Chen and Bai Qiucha had long exceeded two minutes, but they were still jumping around, showing no signs of regressing. It appeared, didn¡¯t Bai Qi just mention that was the basic duration? That implies that the duration can be extended beyond the basic time? Indeed, after a brief pause, Bai Qi resumed his explanation. ¡°However, the duration of Leap Evolution can extend with other methods.¡± Bai Qi asked Zhuge Chen to bring the Blood Moon Werewolf to his side, removed a metal box and inserted it into the mechanical armor, saying, ¡°This portable Spirit Power Storage Device can¡¯t replenish the spirit power of either Beast Masters or Spirit Controllers, but it can prolong the duration of Leap Evolution.¡± ¡°However, the key to Leap Evolution is still deepening the bond between humans and pets. The stronger the bond, the greater the strength after Leap Evolution and the longer the duration.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s exposition, the crowd understood and many even thought of trying out Leap Evolution. Yet Bai Qi seemed to have no intention of giving them a break, he continued, ¡°However, neither Beast Masters nor Spirit Controllers may have that much time to spend with their pets, so I recommend another result.¡± As soon as his words fell, the platform in the center of the stage slowly rose. A technologically advanced chair and a metal helmet were brought up. ¡°The Super-God Research Institute dedicated itself to developing an immersive online game for relaxation and stress relief, the Jade Dream!¡± ¡°Jade Dream? Online game? Could this even be another core patent of Bai Qi?¡± ¡°A game can win a core patent? Has the requirements of the patent office dropped so low now?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t hurry, if it¡¯s worthy to be launched at the end, it must be more complicated than we thought.¡± Looking at the chattering crowd, Bai Qi grinned. Dozens of drones promptly brought helmets to the guests below. ¡°To let all of you experience the Jade Dream more intuitively, I am providing a helmet for each of you. You just need to put the helmet on.¡± ¡°However, remember to adjust your sitting posture. It¡¯s best to lie down or lie flat.¡± Bai Qi sat in the chair, put on the helmet, and laughed at the crowd below, ¡°So everyone, I¡¯ll see you in another world.¡± Having said that, Bai Qi leaned back and fell asleep as he was. ¡°Is the core patent just a helmet?¡± The crowd was puzzled, they still struggled to connect this thing with the core patent. Seeing Bai Qi taking the lead, some began to put on the helmet. ¡°Old Wang? Wanna give it a try?¡± Zhao Futu picked up the helmet beside him and waved it in front of Wang Jian. ¡°Sure, I have lived many years and I¡¯ve not really tried these toys for young people. I¡¯ll take this as an experience.¡± Wang Jian smiled, put on the helmet, and then like those in the hall, fell into a deep sleep. In an instant, the previously bustling hall filled with occasional snoring sounds. ¡°Heguang, aren¡¯t you testing it?¡± In a corner of the hall, the Legendary Tomb Guardian watched the eerie scene in front of him, and couldn¡¯t help but say to Bai Heguang. ¡°No need, I have tried it.¡± Bai Heguang shook his head and said, ¡°However, it is indeed relaxing. If one day you feel tired, you can try it.¡± ¡°Oh? Heguang, after hearing what you said, I really want to try it.¡± The Legendary Tomb Guardian raised his eyebrows, becoming increasingly curious about Jade Dream. However, those who put on the helmets and entered the Jade Dream were even more surprised. ¡°Is this¡­really an online game? Are virtual games so real now?¡± ¡°Are you silly? With such a high degree of realism, it¡¯s definitely a secret area.¡± ¡°Secret area? Have you seen any secret area that is transmitted this way?¡± ¡°Uh¡­ I entered a bit late, it seems that everyone fell asleep after putting on this helmet.¡± ¡°So, are we dreaming?¡± Hearing everyone¡¯s doubts, Bai Qi, who was standing overhead of Nicholas, fell from the sky, saying, ¡°Yes, we are indeed dreaming, it¡¯s just that we all had the same dream.¡± ¡°A dreamland¡­a green dragon¡­ Could this possibly be the legendary Jade Dream?!¡± An expert, who had some study on the history of the Dragon Race, finally recognized the place, while others also recalled some related information, more or less. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, we haven¡¯t found the real Jade Dream either. This is just a special dreamland reconstructed from the secret realm left by a legendary spiritual species.¡± ¡°As for this green dragon, it is merely a GM modeled after the Green Dragon.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand and said, ¡°Of course, we will strive to make it as similar to the legendary Jade Dream, a place where our minds can rest. Therefore, I named this game Jade Dream.¡± ¡°Jade Dream, a dream to create a Jade Dream that belongs to humans. What a great name!¡± ¡°You wouldn¡¯t believe it, but being here definitely uplifts my mood. I seem to have momentarily forgotten some of my troubles.¡± ¡°So this is the place that Bai Qi said would calm the mind.¡± ¡°I suddenly understand why the Patent Office agreed to rate Jade Dream as a core patent, I don¡¯t want to leave.¡± ¡­ Listening to everyone¡¯s discussion, Bai Qi was overwhelmingly satisfied while Nicholas quietly questioned him. ¡°Bai Qi, this is the Jade Dream. Why did you deceive them?¡± ¡°I know, but they don¡¯t believe much anyway. They said so just for the sake of it.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders, which further confused Nicholas. ¡°The Jade Dream is just legendary after all. There¡¯s no need to reveal it in front of so many people. If they want to believe, that¡¯s great, if they don¡¯t, I¡¯ll just pretend not to know.¡± ¡°You wouldn¡¯t want to be targeted and turned into green dragon sashimi, would you?¡± ¡°Sashimi? This dragon doesn¡¯t want it!¡± Nicholas nodded repeatedly, seriously playing his role as a GM. ¡°This place really does lift the spirits.¡± Wang Jian and Zhao Futu stood in a corner, looking at the dreamlike world in front of them. The helmsmen of the two largest Beast Master organizations in the Federation surprisingly let their guards down simultaneously. However, this state of mind only lasted for a moment before they returned to their usual selves. ¡°Chairman Zhao, is this really a game?¡± Wang Jian looked at Zhao Futu with deep meaning, while Zhao Futu shrugged his shoulders and said, ¡°I don¡¯t understand high-level things like this. If Bai Qi says it is, then it is.¡± ¡°Indeed, hahaha¡­¡± The two shared a knowing smile, neither of them dwelling on it, while Bai Qi continued to introduce the functions of Jade Dream. ¡°The aim of Jade Dream is to give everyone thorough relaxation, so there won¡¯t be any system for leveling up fighting monsters or releasing tasks in Jade Dream. What we can do is to explore this unknown world.¡± ¡°Of course, if you find exploring alone boring, you can also invite two companions to join your adventure.¡± Bai Qi paused for a moment, jumped down from Nicholas¡¯s head, walked to a nearby grove. He pointed to Garulu, the Dragon Cub Beast, and the Thunder Rat sleeping there and said, ¡°Or you can bring your pet beast to explore together.¡± ¡°Bringing pet beasts?¡± Everyone was taken aback by the appearance of the pet beasts. When they saw Bai Qiucha and Zhuge Chen awaken their pet beasts one after another, a commotion ensued. ¡°Can pet beasts also enter this dreamland?¡± ¡°Yes, but we haven¡¯t released a gaming helmet for pet beasts yet. If you want your pet beast to enter Jade Dream with you, you need to purchase a Spirit-Control Orb-Green Leaf Edition.¡± Bai Qi grinned. This discovery was actually an accident. When Zhuge Chen entered Jade Dream through the helmet and touched Garulu, he accidentally woke it up. However, this discovery allowed Bai Qi to definitively connect Jade Dream with Leap Evolution. Seeing the crowd surrounding him, Bai Qi snapped his fingers. Nicholas immediately released the Jade Power, driving everyone out of Jade Dream. Although he wasn¡¯t the master of Jade Dream, he could still drive out any creatures other than the Green Dragon. Inside the hall, those wearing helmets woke up one after another. Looking at everything around them, they were momentarily unable to distinguish between reality and dream. ¡°Everyone, how did you feel about the dream journey you just experienced?¡± Bai Qi looked at everyone with a smile, ¡°As I said at the beginning, the purpose of Jade Dream is to give people a break and also to enhance the bond between humans and their pet beasts.¡± ¡°If you feel that you are not communicating enough with your pet beast, you can use Jade Dream to solve the problem.¡± Bai Qi fell silent after that, and the audience started connecting the dots unconsciously. Leap Evolution requires humans to enhance their bond with their pet beasts, and Jade Dream, in addition to recreation, also helps enhance this bond. If they were to claim Bai Qi didn¡¯t do this intentionally, these experts might as well resign. Seeing that the crowd understood his ideas, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, and after a thought, he added another sentence. ¡°The Jade Helmet doesn¡¯t need charging. It just needs to be placed in a lush green area under the sun. So, those who want to get their hands on Jade Dream, remember to plant more greenery when you go home.¡± The crowd remained silent upon hearing this, wondering which environmental organization had sponsored the product placement, as the advertisement seemed rather too blunt¡­ Chapter 445 - Chapter 445: Chapter 441: The Game and Reality Chapter 445: Chapter 441: The Game and Reality Upon Bai Qi¡¯s completion of the introduction, Zhuge Xu took the stage. He observed the crowd still immersed in the shock of Bai Qi¡¯s two patents and jokingly said, ¡°This concludes the Super God Evolution Research Institute¡¯s recent research achievements. Now, would any expert like to step up and offer some guidance?¡± Upon hearing Zhuge Xu¡¯s remarks, the audience fell silent again. This was the umpteenth time they were left speechless. They wanted to find fault, but they were out of their depth. Let¡¯s not even talk about the two who were long-established veterans in the academic world. Two others were the current leading figures in the biochemical field. As for the remaining participant¡­ Ha, a six-core freak, if you can, why don¡¯t you step up? This Super God Evolution Research Institute was a triple-threat¡ªmasters of every generation were crushing the competition. Noting that everything was progressing as expected, Zhuge Xu was satisfied. He then began to mediate the situation and said, ¡°You all have come from afar and must be tired. Let¡¯s pause the academic exchange for today. We have arranged guest rooms and resting places for you all, you can take a good rest. Everything else, we¡¯ll discuss tomorrow.¡± Hearing Zhuge Xu¡¯s words, the crowd nodded their heads and began to leave. Those who intended to seek opportunities for their large families and conglomerates also left after taking one last glance at Bai Qi. Whatever it was, it could wait until tomorrow. ¡°Phew¡­ finally it¡¯s over.¡± Seeing everyone dispersing, Bai Qi let out a deep breath. Even though he claimed it was for the sake of small profits, being under constant scrutiny by so many people was truly exhausting. ¡°Son, you performed exceptionally well!¡± Luo Zhu gave Bai Qi a big thumbs up, saying, ¡°Two core patents in less than a month, how did you do it, Son?¡± ¡°Actually, it wasn¡¯t just my own contribution. Instructor Luo and Professor Chu, they both helped me a lot.¡± And the Death Round Table too. Bai Qi silently added in his heart. Both the Leap Evolution and Jade Dream were achieved by utilizing the Soul Charm and integrating some previous research results. However, as a qualified knowledge mover, Bai Qi didn¡¯t mind helping the Death Round Table to promote these high-end knowledge areas out to the world. Indeed, I am really kind. Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction and then saw several familiar figures walking down from the second floor. ¡°President Zhao, Director Wang?¡± Bai Qi was surprised. They were just holding an opening ceremony, yet they had attracted these big shots. ¡°Why, are you surprised? After all, you¡¯re also a member of the Tower of Decision. Isn¡¯t it normal for me, as the tower¡¯s owner, to attend the opening ceremony of your research institute?¡± Zhao Futu smiled lightly and said. ¡°President, I am just a nominal institute head here, this research institute is not mine.¡± Bai Qi smiled awkwardly. Was this President Zhao trying to push him into the fire pit? If he agreed to all these, he would forever be bound here. He would rather die than accept it. ¡°Hahahaha¡­Young people these days are so modest.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s comment, Wang Jian couldn¡¯t help but laugh heartily, ¡°I remember someone once claimed at the base of Six Towers that he would rule the Six Towers?¡± ¡°Lao Wang, you talk too much.¡± A dangerous gleam flashed in Zhao Futu¡¯s eyes, quickly sweeping over Bai Qi and others who were chuckling. Quickly getting the hint, a few of them turned their heads away, pretending they hadn¡¯t heard anything. ¡°By the way, Bai Qi, I would like to ask, can the Jade Dream and Leap Evolution you mentioned be popularized soon?¡± After the joking, Wang Jian cut straight to the chase. ¡°The Leap Evolution can be, Jade Dream cannot.¡± Bai Qi shook his head. To enter the Jade Dreamland, one must possess the Jade Imprint. If they wanted to promote it on a large scale, there was a high probability that Nicholas might become history¡¯s first Legendary Green Dragon to drop dead on the production line. ¡°I see.¡± Wang Jian nodded slightly, while Zhang Yi who followed him suddenly jumped in the conversation and said: ¡°Bai Qi, how exactly did you make so many people enter the same dreamland at the same time? Such technology is too wasted if used in games. I plan to transform it into a group consciousness remote control technology for the army, and then¡­¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched as Zhang Yi was engrossed in his speech, not caring about anyone else¡¯s presence. This guy, does he have late-stage social cow disease? Discussing how to transform someone else¡¯s technology without batting an eye? ¡°Zhang Yi, Bai Qi is not a member of the research department, mind your manners.¡± Wang Jian scanned Zhang Yi lightly. Zhang Yi, who was originally eager to continue, suddenly froze. His body broke into a cold sweat, and he obediently retreated behind Wang Jian. ¡°I apologize, Zhang Yi is not very good with social interactions, please don¡¯t mind, Bai Qi.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Bai Qi nodded subtly. Since he dared to release the Jade Dream, he was naturally prepared for those who wanted to crack and transform it. However, the core of this gadget was the Jade Imprint. If one wanted to reproduce it, they would have to catch another Green Dragon. However, what Zhang Yi mentioned about group consciousness remote control technology for the army was quite interesting. It seemed somewhat similar to the Death Knight. He could study it in depth when he got time. ¡°Earlier I also experienced the Jade Dream and it was indeed as you said, very relaxing. If possible, can you prioritize providing a batch to the Thirteenth Bureau?¡± Wang Jian smiled and continued, ¡°As you know, the agents of the Thirteenth Bureau are often under a lot of stress. If they can relieve it through this, it will be helpful for their future.¡± ¡°Of course, aside from the guests who attended today, the Super God Evolution Research Institute will distribute the first batch of helmets in a while, and I can provide a hundred helmets as a priority to the Thirteenth Bureau. For the rest, you might have to wait longer.¡± Bai Qi nodded, agreeing to Wang Jian¡¯s request. He would inevitably have to deal with the Thirteenth Bureau in the future, so it wouldn¡¯t hurt to do them a favor now. ¡°Thanks.¡± Wang Jian inclined his head slightly and said, ¡°By the way, Yi Yu will need to see you later. You might need to stay here for a couple of days.¡± ¡°Yi Yu?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. If Yi Yu was coming now, it must mean that the promised Space Materials have arrived. He wondered if he could force Delta to reach the King level. If not, he might really have to search for Temporal Materials. ¡°I wanted to visit other places, so I¡¯ll take my leave now.¡± Waving his hand at them, Wang Jian turned to leave. Zhao Futu followed him, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s go take a look. It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve been out, let¡¯s broaden our horizons.¡± As the two of them left, Bai Qi noticed Zhao Futu holding up two fingers behind his back. I see, a hundred for the Thirteenth Bureau and double for the Association. Well, if your own boss asks for something, you better comply. ¡°We should also attend to the guests in other sections, so we¡¯ll leave first.¡± After all the guests had left, Professors Dong and Chu also departed in succession. After complimenting Bai Qi for a while, Bai Yan and Luo Zhu couple also left in haste. Unlike Bai Qi, who was the hands-off boss, they were all very busy. ¡°Bai Qi, I bet tomorrow¡¯s headline and for a long time after that, will all be about you.¡± Zhuge Xu patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, saying, ¡°But personally, I recommend that you wear a disguise when you go out next time, or else I¡¯m afraid you won¡¯t be able to move freely.¡± Shrugging, Bai Qi replied, ¡°Don¡¯t just talk about me. You¡¯ve also made your appearance today. Who do you think they will look for if they can¡¯t find me?¡± ¡°After all, you¡¯re the first one to experience Leap Evolution and Jade Dream.¡± Zhuge Chen laughed nonchalantly and said, ¡°I don¡¯t care. I rarely go out anyway.¡± ¡°Besides, once the Jade Dream becomes popular, I think I might stop going out altogether.¡± ¡°I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if anyone would get addicted to Jade Dream and refuse to come out.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded. The comfortableness of the Jade Dreamland was really strong. If he didn¡¯t have a strong will, he might also be unwilling to leave. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that. I¡¯ve thought about it already. There¡¯s an anti-addiction system in the Jade Helmet. Adults can only spend a maximum of eight hours per day in the Jade Dreamland, which is enough for a normal sleep. As for minors, the time will be even less.¡± The Jade Dream was promoted as a game, and longevity was essential for any game, which inevitably involved tackling addiction. Instead of dealing with lots of potential problems, why not nip those issues in the bud? After all, he is still counting on the Jade Dream to earn money quickly. ¡°You¡¯ve really thought of everything.¡± Bai Qiucha sighed. Although Bai Qi was only a year older than him, he seemed to have everything under control no matter what he did. No wonder their father made an exception and took him as a disciple. Just then, two figures suddenly appeared on the stands, startling Zhuge Chen, who instinctively wanted to use Leap Evolution. Meanwhile, Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha quickly detected a familiar aura. ¡°Master.¡± ¡°Dad.¡± It turned out to be Bai Heguang and the Legendary Tomb Keeper from the Yixiu family. ¡°Hmm.¡± Bai Heguang nodded slightly at them, and then turned to Bai Qi. ¡°Have you been keeping up with your recent studies?¡± ¡°Rest assured, Master, I¡¯ve been catching up.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi immediately summoned all six of his pets. ¡°Very good, there¡¯s been substantial progress.¡± Bai Heguang¡¯s gaze swept over the six pets, his expression softening considerably. This made Bai Qi heave a sigh of relief. Thankfully, he had sent Alpha and the others on a training mission earlier. Otherwise, if Bai Heguang had carried out a sudden inspection, he probably would have been scolded. After all, compared to patent research, Bai Heguang valued strength training more. ¡°I¡¯ve seen all your research. They appreciate it. For Beast Masters and Spirit Controllers, enhancing combat power is much easier than before.¡± Bai Heguang paused before continuing, ¡°However, I hope you can restrain the speed of using these evolution systems.¡± ¡°Getting power too easily without experiencing the incredibly difficult journey of cultivation can easily make them lose touch with reality.¡± ¡°Those who gain everything without suffering can¡¯t even be called Beast Masters. They¡¯re just gamers.¡± ¡°And that could be their fatal weakness!¡± Chapter 446 - Chapter 446: Chapter 442: Tears of the Void Chapter 446: Chapter 442: Tears of the Void Having heard Bai Heguang¡¯s words, not only Bai Qi, but also Zhuge Chen and Bai Qiucha fell into silence. Indeed, whether through one and two-stage Rune Mark evolutions, as well as Armament and Leap evolutions, they could significantly reduce the difficulty of beast training. However, in response, it removed the need for gathering materials and the process of becoming stronger in order to acquire those materials. The mentality of these individuals would definitely differ significantly from the original Beast Masters. One side was akin to instant-success gamers, while the other side consisted of hardworking aspiring Beast Masters. The gap between their mental attitudes would likely cause a huge disparity in the level of strength they could display in real combat. Even him, Bai Qi, despite his fast leveling speed, went through as much as any other Beast Master. The feeling of having his energy drained by the Evolution Egg was quite painful, after all. ¡°I understand, teacher, I¡¯ll go discuss with Professor Dong and the others right away.¡± Bai Qi nodded, his mind already starting to ponder various limiting measures. ¡°Hmm, it¡¯s good that you understand.¡± Bai Heguang nodded with satisfaction, saying, ¡°Your invention is absolutely revolutionary for humanity. It could even potentially change the situation between the Federation and the Tribes. But I don¡¯t want people to overestimate their capabilities because of your inventions.¡± ¡°After all, some mistakes can¡¯t be corrected.¡± At these words, Bai Qi understood. As a pure Spirit Controller, Zhuge Chen gained an even deeper understanding. It seemed that it might be possible to create a dedicated training institution for Spirit Controllers? ¡°Celestial Brilliance, you¡¯re too strict with your disciple.¡± Watching the public reaction, the Keeper of the Legendary Twilight Tomb couldn¡¯t help but complain, ¡°In both levels of Beast Control and scientific research, Bai Qi has not lagged at all. It¡¯s just that you still make so many demands.¡± ¡°It¡¯s better to raise problems now than to fix them after they occur.¡± Bai Heguang straightened his face, but Keeper of the Legendary Twilight Tomb shook his head, saying, ¡°Experiencing mistakes first-hand is much more effective than preach warnings, you made your fair share of mistakes back then.¡± ¡°That¡¯s exactly why I want to prevent Bai Qi from making the same errors.¡± Bai Heguang sneered coldly, not hiding his feelings at all. ¡°Um, teacher, Keeper of the Legendary Twilight Tomb, I¡¯m going to go and discuss limiting measures with Professor Dong and the others, so I¡¯ll take leave now?¡± Seeing that the two seemed intent on debating educational policies, Bai Qi escaped in a hurry. Zhuge Chen and Bai Qiucha quickly followed suit, avoiding becoming the subject of the two luminaries¡¯ debate. ¡°Cha, is Celestial Brilliance always like this?¡± Upon leaving the hall, Zhuge Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask Bai Qiucha. ¡°No, my dad doesn¡¯t usually talk much. Aside from pointing out problems in my fights, he seldom speaks. He was particularly talkative today.¡± Bai Qiucha shook her head, looked at Bai Qi, and said, ¡°Perhaps, my dad is trying to learn how to be a qualified teacher?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ that¡¯s very possible.¡± Zhuge Chen deeply agreed. Having such a monstrous disciple, even Bai Heguang, the strongest legend of the Federation, must also feel a great deal of pressure. It was understandable. ¡°By the way, Bai Qi, what are you going to do next, continue your research?¡± Zhuge Chen looked at Bai Qi and asked. ¡°I¡¯ll leave it for now. Next, I plan to focus on leveling up my beast, and then challenge the Twilight Tomb.¡± Bai Qi shook his head. The fire man on the fifth layer was a trick left behind by the Law Emperor. There was no risk of life, so he could free up Nicholas to deal with the first batch of helmets to be launched by Jade Dream. As for what plans he had after that, he hadn¡¯t thought about it yet. After all, New Year was just in a few days, and he would consider it his vacation. Bai Qi stretched lazily, then left the hall with Zhuge Chen and Bai Qiucha to visit various research subdivisions. The opening of the Super God Evolution Research Institute warranted a good look around. Plus, Bai Qi was intrigued by the results of the three major research groups earlier. Especially the targeted training of his parents, it was somewhat similar to the Evolution Egg. Just as he reached the door, Bai Qi saw a familiar figure walking in from the entrance ¨C Yi Yu. ¡°Sorry, I might not have time to visit the Institute.¡± Bai Qi waved at Zhuge Chen and Bai Qiucha, then ran towards Yi Yu. ¡°Bai Qi, long time no see.¡± Seeing Bai Qi run over, a smile appeared on Yi Yu¡¯s face. ¡°Unfortunately, other matters delayed me, and I couldn¡¯t make it to your academic seminar.¡± ¡°Minister Yi is too modest. There will be an official announcement soon anyway.¡± Bai Qi grinned, his gaze involuntarily drifting to Yi Yu¡¯s palm. He noticed that the rune mark on the back of Yi Yu¡¯s hand had evolved into a complicated array. ¡°This is¡­ Minister Yi, have you also achieved Legendary status?¡± Bai Qi looked at Yi Yu in surprise, but soon thought of Luo Xiang, who was always compared with him, and quickly accepted it. These two were originally geniuses of the same level. Yi Yu nodded, ¡°I just broke through this morning and owe you a big thank you.¡± ¡°Thank me?¡± Bai Qi was puzzled, not understanding the meaning of Yi Yu¡¯s words. Seeing this, Yi Yu wasn¡¯t surprised. The Delumin rune on the back of his hand flashed, and a black crow landed on his shoulder. ¡°My Tarot Crow is a prophecy-type pet. The only way to level up is to constantly prophesy. If the prophecy is right, it levels up. If the prophecy is wrong, it backfires.¡± Yi Yu pointed at Bai Qi and said, ¡°I¡¯m lucky that every prophecy I made about you has come true.¡± ¡°Really? Does Minister Yi have that much confidence in me?¡± Bai Qi was a little embarrassed at his words. As much as he was wary of Yi Yu, he didn¡¯t expect Yi Yu to trust him so much. ¡°No, I had no confidence in any of the things you were involved in. However, after the first failure, I made all my predictions about you in the opposite way.¡± At this, Bai Qi¡¯s smile froze on his face. This was the legendary reverse prophecies, right? But it was rather unpleasant when he himself was the protagonist. Wait, a prophecy pet, that is, it had temporal skills. Could he ask for like..some crow feathers or something? With this thought, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes became weird when he looked at the Tarot Crow. If he wasn¡¯t afraid of losing, Bai Qi might have even considered plucking the Tarot Crow¡¯s feathers on the spot. ¡°By the way, here¡¯s your mission reward. As per your request, it¡¯s a space-related mythical material.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s weird expression, Yi Yu seemed to have a hunch. He quietly put away Tarot Crow, then handed a box to Bai Qi. ¡°I apologise for the incident in the Elemental World last time, which caused you danger beyond the mission. However, I also broke through the legend because of your success this time. So, I owe you a favor. If you need it, I can help you within my ability.¡± Upon hearing Yi Yu¡¯s words, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up instantly. He didn¡¯t expect that, in addition to Eden, there was compensation from Yi Yu as well. This journey to the Elemental World really paid off. However, he needed to think about a favor within his capability. ¡°There¡¯s no rush, my promise is perpetually valid.¡± Yi Yu smiled and put the box in Bai Qi¡¯s hand, but Bai Qi suddenly made a decision. ¡°I want to trade for a seventh-order mechanical technology, Quantum Mind Field.¡± ¡°Quantum Mind Field, indeed, it¡¯s within my exchange rights. But are you sure you don¡¯t want to keep it?¡± Yi Yu smiled and looked at Bai Qi. ¡°No need, being indecisive is not my style.¡± Bai Qi shook his head. While it was nice to have a promising Legendary Beast Master owe him a favor, Bai Qi would rather exchange it for something tangible. After all, if something required the legendary combat power, he had his teacher, the Legendary Celestial Brilliance Bai Heguang. Looking at the whole Federation, no, including the tribes, was there anyone stronger than his teacher? To put it bluntly, even if Bai Heguang was not available, there was still Luo Xiang. Compared to the mysterious Yi Yu, Luo Xiang, who had a team of mythical species, had the combat power out in the open. ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Yi Yu chuckled, ¡°I didn¡¯t prepare for this in advance. I¡¯ll have it sent over to you after I apply for it back home.¡± ¡°Well, then I¡¯ll trouble you.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, ¡°By the way, Director Wang and the others have gone to the research institute. Minister Yi, would you like to join them?¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve already been in touch. You go ahead.¡± It seemed as if Yi Yu had understood Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts. After saying hello, he went straight to the research institute. However, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t wait to return to his research room at the top of the building and opened the box to check. The box was the same as the one that held the Void Pupil Amber last time, but inside was a shiny, transparent bottle. Through the bottle, one could faintly see a water droplet inside. ¡°Tears of the Void?¡± Bai Qi looked at the label on the box and entered the Prairie Secret Realm straight away. After so many days of construction, the bases in the desert, the prairie and the ice field had been completed. Of course, the prairie base, which inherited the original base, was the largest. Bloop bloop? (Master, did you bring something in?) Delta was the first to notice the existence of the Tears of the Void, appearing in front of Bai Qi with a flash, his eyes full of desire when he looked at the Tears of the Void. ¡°Your space material is here, perhaps you can evolve now.¡± Bloop bloop! (Really, Master!) Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Delta jumped joyously on the spot. The massive power even made the base tremble. ¡°Alright, alright, calm down!¡± Seeing that Delta was about to crash into his arms, Bai Qi quickly stopped him. After so much time, Delta had finally digested the Life Blessing. Its size had gotten bigger and bigger, becoming the largest in the team. Accordingly, its power and other attributes were also the strongest in the team. According to Alpha, without using skills, Delta might be the strongest among them. ¡°If it could evolve to King-level, it might be the strongest even with skills.¡± With slowly growing anticipation, Bai Qi handed the Tears of the Void to Delta. ¡°Let me see what abilities you can get.¡± Chapter 447 - Chapter 447: Chapter 443: This Doesnt Work Either? Chapter 447: Chapter 443: This Doesn¡¯t Work Either? [Material Name]: Tears of the Void [Material Level]: Mythical Level [Material Introduction]: Originating from unknown places in the void and formed by the power of the void, it gets its name because it resembles tears. [Material Effect]: Can gain 1. Voidwalk (Transcendent Level-55%), 2. Void Shatter (Transcendent Level-42%) 3. Unknown (3%) ¡­ ¡°Voidwalk and Void Shatter?¡± Bai Qi slightly knitted his brows. Although he couldn¡¯t quite see the specific effects of these two skills, he could surmise the effects from their names. These two skills were highly indicative ¨C one was obviously a movement skill, and the other was a distinct attack skill. Although they were both transcendent-level skills, Bai Qi preferred the Void Echo ¨C a more versatile skill ¨C to them. ¡°But, if I use this to upgrade to king-level, I should be able to gain other abilities.¡± Looking at the data on the Material Atlas, Bai Qi deliberated for a while before making a decision. The main goal right now was to help Delta break through the limit of king-level, with the Skill Atlas and Material Atlas of the Evolution Egg, everything else could be handled. ¡°Delta, get ready to evolve.¡± Bloop bloop! (Yes, master!) Delta nodded, Bai Qi called the other five pets, and once Gamma was in position, Delta cracked the glass bottle and swallowed the Tears of the Void. Simultaneously, Bai Qi activated the Diamond Egg, then eagerly awaited his own transformation. As Bai Qi had hoped, the moment the Diamond Egg took shape, his energy quickly depleted. Even though Gamma was struggling to regenerate it, Bai Qi still felt a little weak. Such a huge energy expenditure. This had to be a success! Seeing the successfully formed Diamond Egg, Bai Qi smiled with satisfaction and laid down on Gamma. With this, everyone was at king-level; next, they had to consider the emperor-level challenge. Snooze snooze~ (Master, I also want to go in.) Seeing that Delta was sent into the Diamond Egg, Jie Ta hopped over to Bai Qi, his big eyes fixated on him. Since Jie Ta had been out training with Gamma, he did not have many chances to enter the Evolution Egg. After all, the Evolution Egg mainly enhanced the race value, and for Jie Ta, a mythical specie mid-level king, the priority was to quickly raise his growth level, so Bai Qi did not let him enter very often. ¡°Wait a little, let me catch my breath.¡± Bai Qi patted Jie Ta¡¯s head. Jie Ta¡¯s potential definitely ranked in the top three of the team. Previous focus on Jade Dream had caused them to slightly overlook Jie Ta. ¡°I have to find a place with more water and Ice Clan creatures to collect materials for Jie Ta. The ferocious beasts by Taize Lake are a bit too low leveled.¡± Even though they were not sure what Jie Ta¡¯s mythical bloodline was and the abilities of the Flame Soul required further examination, judging from his current three forms, he leaned towards the Water Department. ¡°Water Department¡­ Where else nearby is suitable to collect materials besides Taize Lake?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head; he obviously didn¡¯t remember his geography lessons. Waiting for a while with his five pets, the first crack at last appeared in Delta¡¯s Diamond Egg, and the surrounding space also started to fracture. ¡°Good, such a strong aura can only mean it has evolved.¡± Bai Qi smiled, and was excited to see Delta¡¯s new form. Crack crack. The eggshell shattered much faster than Bai Qi expected, and almost instantly as the first crack appeared, the entire Diamond Egg broke apart. A slender creature slowly crawled out from within. The slender body, robust limbs, and silver-gray scales reflected a peculiar light. Upon closer inspection, it seemed like each scale was connected to a different world. ¡°Huh? Why isn¡¯t there any feedback information?¡± Looking at Delta, who was greatly changed, Bai Qi frowned. According to his past experience, when a pet beast evolved in race, tons of feedback should be received, but Delta¡¯s significant evolution did not produce any, which was quite strange. Come to think of it, he did not seem to see the Evolution Light earlier either. Consider this, Bai Qi disregarded asking Delta about his experience, and directly went up to check on his condition. [Name]: Ancestral Beast (Delta)/Wind God Winged Dragon/Diamond Ape/Dragon Horned Whale/White Armored Elephant/Fierce Dragon Beast/Titan Python [Nature]: Space Department/Wind Department/Ground Department/Water Department/Poison Department/Ground System/Ground System [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord/Low-level King/Low-level King/Low-level King/Low-level King/Low-level King/Low-level King [Growth Level]: Fifth Stage, Four Level [Skills]: Disciple of the Void (Transcendent Level ¨C Skilled), Survival of the Fittest (Super Level ¨C Perfect)/Controlling Storm (High Level ¨C Mastery)/Diamond Body (High Level ¨C Mastery)/Submarine Shock (High Level ¨C Mastery)/Deep Poison Rebound (High Level ¨C Skilled)/Earth Tremor (High Level ¨C Skilled)/ Death Entanglement (High Level ¨C Skilled) [Energy Value]: 16E1100W [Condition]: Evolvable ¡­ ¡°Still the Ancestral Beast?¡± Looking at Delta¡¯s race and bloodline level, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but smack his lips; Delta obviously seemed a bit disappointed. He could clearly feel his body beginning to metamorphose, so why couldn¡¯t he evolve? ¡°Huh? His attribute has become the Space Department?¡± Bai Qi attentively inspected Delta¡¯s attribute panel again and finally discovered the clue in his attributes. ¡°Is it because the bloodline was modified that it consumed so much physical energy?¡± Bai Qi suddenly understood, but he had a throbbing headache. Life Blessing, Tears of the Void, these all couldn¡¯t make Delta break through his own restrictions. Did he really need to pluck out all the feathers of the Tarot Crow? ¡°This evolution is pretty subpar. My teacher was right; breeding pets isn¡¯t as easy as it seems.¡± Bai Qi sighed, then began to examine Delta¡¯s new skill. [Skill Name]: Disciple of the Void [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Effect]: Believing in the Void gives you power! ¡­ Well, a pretty brain-washing type of introduction. Bai Qi, speechless, withdrew his spirit power and looked at Delta,¡± Delta, how do you feel?¡± Blur-Blur. (Other things are fine, I just feel more at ease controlling space now.) Delta moved his claws lightly and three black scratch marks appeared in the space in front of him. Subsequently, Delta disappeared from his original spot and appeared in another corner. ¡°You can directly control the Power of the Void without needing an echo?¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, reducing some of his regret. Void Echo was comprehensive, but it still required some foreplay to trigger. From what he saw now, it seemed that this process was omitted, and the power had also improved a lot. ¡°Well, if you cannot evolve, you cannot. Let¡¯s find some Temporal Department materials to try next. If it still doesn¡¯t work, we¡¯ll go the Hexagonal Warrior route. With the Evolution Egg here, we¡¯ll eventually train you into a Lord Creature that can beat those legends!¡± Blur-Blur! (Yes! Delta will strive towards this goal!) Seeing that Delta wasn¡¯t discouraged because of this, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction and said, ¡°Since we have nothing to do, why don¡¯t we go to the field for actual combat to see the effects? I remember Epsilon¡¯s parasitism hasn¡¯t fully replaced it, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s correct, boss. I have only parasitized six King Creatures, and there¡¯s one more that hasn¡¯t found an appropriate one.¡± Insect Grass came over immediately. ¡°I¡¯ve been growing my spirit power very quickly recently. It should be no problem to contract another King Creature.¡± Ever since Insect Grass grasped the skill Dream Eater, its spirit power level up was like using cheat codes, and even Bai Qi, the Beast Master, also got a great amount of feedback. Having Mythical Insect System bloodline and Green Dragon Bloodline, Insect Grass did indeed have many advantages. At least, it was much stronger than the mutant species like Alpha. ¡°There¡¯s a King-level Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow on the association¡¯s mission board. It mainly fights using the Combat System, but it is very fast. Do you want to choose this one?¡± Schuck quickly found a target that met the conditions and directly threw the mission headline in front of Bai Qi. ¡°Let¡¯s take this one.¡± Bai Qi glanced at it and made a decision. Any King-level creature would do, as his main goal was to let Delta have a good fight and not to let an evolutionary failure leave a psychological shadow. Though it didn¡¯t show normally, Delta was definitely the most sensitive one in the team. If his mentality was ruined because of this, it would be a loss outweighing the gain. The group of one man and six pets together left the secret realm. Before Bai Qi could say anything, Delta suddenly opened his mouth, swallowing Bai Qi and the other six pets whole. Awoo? (What just happened? Was I just eaten?!) Beta was stunned as it looked around at the world of chaos around it, a bit at a loss. Blur-Blur. (Master, don¡¯t worry. This is an independent space created by Delta in his body. It makes it easier for Delta to carry you through the void.) ¡°An independent space in the body? Is this also the power of the Disciple of the Void?¡± Bai Qi nodded with satisfaction. Putting everything else aside, this Disciple of the Void seemed like an upgraded version of Void Echo, even bringing about an independent space within the body. If you¡¯re talking about the strongest mount, it was undoubtedly Delta. Not much later, Bai Qi felt his eyes brighten up again, and then he was in the air above a forest. ¡°Yuju Forest? We¡¯re already here?¡± Bai Qi glanced in the direction of Gusu City. If he remembered correctly, Yuju Forest was at least several hundred kilometers away from Gusu City. It hadn¡¯t even been a minute and they had already arrived. ¡°I take back what I said earlier. This evolution is quite successful.¡± Apart from combat power, just this independent space within the body and the ability to easily teleport across space were enough to basically ensure that he could quickly escape in extremely dangerous areas. As long as he stayed alive, he¡¯d have the chance to say something else. Chapter 448 - Chapter 448: Chapter 444: Invitation from the Western Region Family Chapter 448: Chapter 444: Invitation from the Western Region Family Like Bai Qi, Delta was also quite satisfied with his abilities, the gloom of not being able to evolve previously had subsided significantly. Whah woo! (I have found the target!) Beta sniffed around and quickly found the target. In the vast Yujiu Forest, a faint shadow flickered, constantly moving around Bai Qi and his group, but refusing to come close. Even if the six pets concealed their aura, the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow still sensed something unusual. After all, how many beasts could stand above the Void. ¡°Delta, this guy is all yours. It would be best if you can capture it alive,¡± Bai Qi patted Delta, indicating for him to take action. Blub blub. (Alright, let¡¯s give it a try, ¨C from Delta). Delta nodded, took a step, and appeared directly in front of the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow. Confronted with Delta¡¯s sudden attack, the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow was clearly taken aback but still agilely dodged around Delta, consciously lowering its height and flew deep into the forest. In the Federation¡¯s current public guide, the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow basically belonged to the smallest group, hence it could zip through the forest flexibly. Coupled with its swift speed and sharp long beak, it was absolutely the most terrifying assailant in the forest. ¡°It¡¯s truly fast. Epsilon, haven¡¯t you considered capturing it before?¡± Looking at the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow weaving through the forest with agility, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but ask Insect Grass. ¡°Reporting to the leader, Delta and I had tried but it¡¯s just that the speed of the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow is too fast and its sensory is extremely sharp. As it didn¡¯t give us a chance to invoke Dragon Sleep, we gave up.¡± Insect Grass bowed his head in slight embarrassment. His speed wasn¡¯t slow either, but in such a complex environment, it was very hard to catch up with the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow, let alone make it enter a dream. Clack clack. (Indeed, the speed of the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow is fast, it¡¯s normal not to be able to catch it ¨C from Alpha). Alpha, the fastest in the team, gave his conclusion after observing for a while. ¡°Oh, Alpha, can you catch up to it?¡± Clack Clack. (Anytime). Hearing Alpha¡¯s words, Bai Qi grinned. As expected of the team¡¯s ace, the confidence he projects is different. Of course, Bai Qi believed that as long as Alpha said it, he could definitely do it. But for now, let¡¯s watch Delta¡¯s battle first. The Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow was obviously trying to shake off Delta, except Delta¡¯s space-jump speed was visibly much quicker. Regardless of where it fled, Delta always remained a step behind it. At this sight, the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow finally gave up on escaping. Its body flashed with an electrical current, as it turned around with a strange angle and sharply aimed towards Delta¡¯s eye with its beak. For most creatures, the eyes were always the most vulnerable, and through the eyes, one could easily reach the brain. This was the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow¡¯s usual fighting method. However, just as the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow was about to hit Delta, Delta teleported again, disappearing from its original location and reappearing behind the swallow. The reaction of the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow was also very quick. After noticing its target had disappeared, it changed direction again and attacked Delta, who, in turn, evaded it again by teleporting. In this way, the second attack and defense violence broke out in the forest between Delta and the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow, except the roles of attacker and defender had swapped. Gurgle gurgle! (Is Delta playing hide and seek with it? I also want to play!) ¡°Delta is fighting, not playing.¡± Bai Qi held Jie Ta in his arms, pinched his cold cheek, and said, ¡°Besides, the fight will be over soon.¡± Gurgle gurgle? (Will it be over soon?) Jie Ta looked at the forest in confusion, while the rest of the beasts had already understood. Delta¡¯s teleportation speed and distance were getting better and better. Disciple of the Void was an advanced skill of Void Echo and superior to Void Echo in all aspects, so it naturally required more control. However, it still had some mastering degree after all. Stimulated by the rapid battle rhythm just now, Delta quickly fell into the rhythm again. On the other hand, facing Delta, who seemed tireless in the fight, the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow¡¯s rhythm started to falter. Finally, when the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow changed its direction, its body staggered for a moment due to exhaustion. This short stagger was seized by Delta, and in a swift move, he shot three void rifts towards the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow. Seeing this, a small electro field appeared around the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow, acting like an outer garment. The Swallow¡¯s speed sharply increased, directly escaping Delta¡¯s sight and flying towards the distance. But after flying for a long time, the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow found that not only was Delta still behind it, but Bai Qi and the others, who should have been left far behind, were looking at it sympathetically from not so far away. The exile of space. Even before they set off, Schuck had already provided a complete attribute panel for the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow, including its battle habits. First, it runs, then it attacks. If it determines it can¡¯t win, it opens a force field and escapes! This kind of creature that harasses you from time to time but you can¡¯t catch is one of the most hated ferocious beasts by Beast Masters in the wilderness. That¡¯s why it appeared on the Federation¡¯s King-level hunting list. For this reason, Delta deliberately blocked the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow¡¯s three positions with a spatial rift, then created a banished area at the other end. They left one side open: Master Bai Qi had often taught them some bizarre tactics through entering dreams, and now, they were actually using them. Blub, blub. (Boss, Delta has caught it alive.) Delta brought the banished area to Bai Qi, his eyes full of joy. ¡°Very good. Now we can develop some more offensive applications. Our combat power should be able to increase a little more.¡± Bai Qi slapped the incredibly robust Delta, whose physical body was comparable to a King Creature and his Power of the Void was phenomenal. It didn¡¯t bother him if it really couldn¡¯t evolve into King-level. If Delta¡¯s mutation talent ¡°Survival of the Fittest¡± disappeared after evolution, Bai Qi might actually miss it. ¡°Epsilon, I¡¯ll leave this guy to you.¡± Bai Qi tossed the Needle-tailed Thunder Swallow to the bug and looked at the gradually setting sun. ¡°We¡¯ve been out for quite a while. Let¡¯s go back, there are other matters to attend.¡± Blub blub! (Leave that to Delta, it won¡¯t be late!) As he spoke, Delta swallowed up Bai Qi and the others again, and with a blink, they disappeared from the spot. ¡­ Super God Evolution Research Institute. Nearing twilight, the opening ceremony had basically ended. Some guests who were simply there for the ceremony had already left, while other scholars who wanted to join the Super God Evolution Research Institute were nervously waiting for the results at the entrance. Those who remained had other motives. ¡°I thought these guys would come and cause trouble, but they remained surprisingly silent.¡± Zhuge Xu looked down at the few large families still engaging with Zhao Longxiang on the square below through the window, and remarked. ¡°Who told you to bombard them from the get-go? Any sane person wouldn¡¯t want to humiliate themselves by coming forward at this time.¡± Sun Tian shrugged, finding nothing strange about this. ¡°It¡¯s one thing for the Yixiu family and the Brita family, with the former being Bai Chuanqi¡¯s friend and the latter seeking a cooperation with Bai Qi, but the Bo Ge family being this quiet is a bit too much.¡± Zhuge Xu shook his head, disagreeing with Sun Tian¡¯s view. Indeed, his arrangement was to suppress those scholars who tried to cause trouble, but as to not even daring to go on stage, he absolutely didn¡¯t believe it. ¡°I support Zhuge¡¯s view.¡± Cao Bin clearly knew quite a bit. ¡°To my knowledge, the research team under the Bo Ge family has already developed a technology to transplant mythical bloodlines. Although the success rate is extremely low, there have been successful cases. I originally thought they would announce it at this press conference, but there hasn¡¯t been any movement, which is indeed suspicious.¡± ¡°I have some additional findings.¡± Liu Bei¡¯s eyes slightly narrowed, projecting a video. It was John Bogge. ¡°John was calm when he saw the previous research results, until he got the Jade Helmet. His eyes clearly changed. Maybe he found something in the Jade Dream?¡± ¡°Jade Dream?¡± Zhuge Xu furrowed his brows slightly. Even though it couldn¡¯t be mass-produced yet, Jade Dream would definitely be one of the main projects of the Super God Evolution Research Institute in the future. If the Bo Ge family were planning to sabotage it, it could be problematic. ¡°It¡¯s better to be cautious. Let¡¯s ask Zhao Longxiang¡¯s opinion when he comes back.¡± Zhuge Xu glanced down and suddenly saw a silver, Ancestral Beast emerging from the Void. It stopped right at the entrance of the Super God Evolution Research Institute. ¡°Is that ¡­ Bai Qi?¡± ¡°That kid, only knows to come back after everything is over. He really doesn¡¯t look like Bai Chuanqi¡¯s disciple.¡± Sun Tian saw this and couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Zhuge Xu, on the other hand, simply shrugged and said, ¡°Let him be. Bai Qi isn¡¯t the type to let rules constrain him. Perhaps if we restrict him, he won¡¯t be able to produce so many research results.¡± Cao, Sun, and Liu all nodded in agreement. Indeed, talented individuals usually don¡¯t like sticking to rules. Allowing them freedom is the best way to nurture them. ¡°The representatives from the three major families seem to be talking to Bai Qi. Do we need to listen to what they¡¯re discussing?¡± ¡°No need, with Zhao Longxiang present, Bai Qi won¡¯t be taken advantage of. The Federation cherishes him even more than we do.¡± Zhuge Xu chuckled, ¡°Plus, that kid is cunning ¡­ he won¡¯t be taken advantage of.¡± Downstairs. Bai Qi appeared rather surprised as he looked at the representatives of the three great families in front of him. ¡°You all want to invite me to the Western Region?¡± ¡°Indeed, Dean has already invited Master Bai Qi twice without success. So, this time I personally invite Master Bai Qi to visit our Bo Ge family.¡± John Bogge nodded and smiled. ¡°The Yixiu family extends the invitation as well. Your performance in the Sun Secret Realm has astounded many young people. They all want to learn from you.¡± ¡°With both major families extending their invites, our Brita family shouldn¡¯t be rude. Not only that, our Brita family is also very interested in making some trades with Master Bai Qi.¡± Chapter 449 - Chapter 449: Chapter 445: Stealing Leisure from Busyness Chapter 449: Chapter 445: Stealing Leisure from Busyness The trio looked sincere, giving Bai Qi a bit of a headache. He did indeed want to buy Bright Spirit Gold, which would be indispensable for the future popularization of the Jade Helmet. It wasn¡¯t unreasonable for him to visit the Brita family. But he didn¡¯t really want to visit the other two families. One was the Bo Ge family, whose angel wings he had torn twice, and the other was the Yixiu family, whose twelve young and promising members he had swept aside. It seemed where he went, danger outweighed safety. Thinking of this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help casting a pleading gaze at Zhao Longxiang, who didn¡¯t shirk his responsibility and laughed, ¡°Don¡¯t force Bai Qi. The Super God Evolution Research Institute has just opened and Bai Qi, as the director, can¡¯t be running around leisurely.¡± ¡°Yes, you¡¯re right. Leap Evolution and Jade Dream still need a lot of my work. I appreciate your kindness,¡± Bai Qi agreed and nodded repeatedly. He then turned to Charles and said, ¡°As for cooperation, we can discuss it here.¡± Hearing Bai Qi say this, Charles no longer insisted, and the Yixiu family was even more so. However, the Bo Ge family was an exception. ¡°In that case, we¡¯ll wait until Master Bai Qi is free to visit us. The doors of our Bo Ge family are always open to you.¡± John Bogge bowed to Bai Qi and said, ¡°It¡¯s getting late. I¡¯ll leave first. Please excuse me.¡± He then turned around and left. ¡°Our Yixiu family will also take leave. We look forward to your visit, Master Bai Qi.¡± The Yixiu family said their farewells to Bai Qi, leaving only Charles Brita and Zhao Longxiang on the scene. ¡°Since we are discussing business, we should go to your office, don¡¯t you think, Bai Qi?¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi nodded. He didn¡¯t understand this sort of business at all. He definitely needed to get Zhuge Xu and the others to handle it, and coincidentally, he needed to discuss with them the issue of limiting the evolution frequency. The three of them went to the rooftop office together, where Zhuge Xu and the others had been waiting. Bai Qi had mentioned the Bright Spirit Gold transaction to Zhuge Xu a long time ago. Seeing Charles and Bai Qi come up together, he naturally understood what was to be done. Looking at the five people, including Zhuge Xu, who were silently standing behind Bai Qi in the office, Charles nodded slightly, saying, ¡°It is an honor for our Brita family to be able to trade with the Five Major Financial Groups simultaneously.¡± ¡°Mr. Charles is too kind. Usually, our Wuhou Corporation also has difficulty connecting with the Brita family.¡± Zhuge Xu showed a business-like smile. When he founded the Wuhou Corporation, these Western Clans had suppressed him a lot. However, Bright Spirit Gold was related to the production of the Jade Helmet. With benefits on the line, they could temporarily put aside these minor conflicts. It pays to work together, after all. Charles turned to Bai Qi and asked, ¡°Master Bai Qi, how much Bright Spirit Gold do you want to buy? After all, the Bright Spirit Gold we normally produce has fixed buyers. If the quantity is particularly large, we may need to negotiate further.¡± Fixed buyers¡­ I wonder if the Death Round Table is among them. Hearing Charles¡¯s words, Bai Qi unconsciously thought about this. However, realizing that everyone¡¯s eyes were on him, Bai Qi immediately sprang back to reality, saying, ¡°As much as possible.¡± ¡°As much as possible?¡± Charles, raising his eyebrows, chuckled. ¡°Master Bai Qi, you have quite an appetite. However, this means we really need to have a serious talk.¡± Bai Qi suddenly felt a mysterious pressure just looking at Charles¡¯s sharp eyes. It was even more oppressive than facing a legendary creature. This wasn¡¯t the pressure of the Beast Master Level, but the pressure of a business giant on a business rookie. ¡°Indeed, we should have a serious talk. Uncle Zhuge, please take care of this.¡± Bai Qi nodded and immediately handed over the battlefield to Zhuge Xu. He wouldn¡¯t be so foolish as to negotiate with these old foxes who had been immersed in the business world for who knows how many years. After all, one should do what one is best at. The time it took for Zhuge Xu and Charles to negotiate far exceeded Bai Qi¡¯s estimate. Just when Bai Qi was about to fall asleep, Zhuge Xu and Charles finally finished their negotiation. ¡°Alright, then let¡¯s proceed as we discussed.¡± Charles rose and shook hands with Zhuge Xu, who wore a smile on his face, saying, ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll trouble Mr. Charles.¡± ¡°No trouble at all. It¡¯s an honor for our Brita family to have such a large transaction with the Super God Evolution Research Institute.¡± ¡°Mr. Charles is too kind.¡± Zhuge Xu nodded slightly, patted the nearly asleep Bai Qi, who then woke up. ¡°Is it over?¡± Bai Qi seemed somewhat lost. Seeing the contract that Zhuge Xu printed out at some point, he embarrassingly scratched his head. Indeed, each has his own merits. The hypnotic effect of this business talk for Bai Qi was comparable to a math class. ¡°Just about. We only need your signature now.¡± Realizing this, Bai Qi followed Zhuge Chen¡¯s guidance and signed his name. ¡°That being said, the deal is now sealed.¡± Charles also signed his name, laughed, looked out the window at the now almost completely dark sky, and said, ¡°It¡¯s getting late. I must excuse myself. I¡¯ll have the first shipment of Bright Spirit Gold delivered as soon as possible.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Zhuge Xu nodded his head, bid Charles farewell, and then returned. ¡°So, I guess there won¡¯t be much to do in the short term.¡± Bai Qi stretched and asked. ¡°You may not have anything to do, but we are going to be busy.¡± Zhuge Xu smiled, acknowledging that whether it was the research results of the three major research groups or Bai Qi¡¯s dual-core bombing, the Super God Evolution Research Institute was bound to become the Federation¡¯s hot headline for a long time to come. Therefore, the five major financial groups had a busy schedule ahead of them. ¡°You all have worked hard,¡± Bai Qi said. Scratching his head, Bai Qi admitted that he couldn¡¯t help much on the business side of things, and they had to rely on Zhuge Xu and the others. ¡°By the way, regarding Rune Evolution, Armament Evolution, and Leap Evolution, Professor Bai Heguang spoke to me about them. I think it¡¯s necessary to inform you all as well.¡± Bai Qi shared Bai Heguang¡¯s viewpoint with the others. Everyone, regardless of whether they were talentless like Zhuge Xu or a Beast Master like Zhao Longxiang, fell silent. Indeed, obtaining great power so effortlessly was not all good. ¡°Actually, my father also discussed this with me when Spirit Controllers first emerged,¡± Zhao Longxiang chimed in after a pause. ¡°His idea was to establish for Spirit Controllers a set of assessment criteria similar to those of Beast Masters. Only those who passed the assessment would be allowed to upgrade their pet beast¡¯s bloodline.¡± ¡°If we implement this, we could probably avoid Spirit Controllers having incorrect estimations of their own combat power.¡± After hearing Zhao Longxiang¡¯s suggestion, Bai Qi and the rest understood. Simply establish an assessment system for Spirit Controllers and incorporate it into the official assessment framework, and the problem will be effortlessly solved. ¡°Let¡¯s proceed with Chairman Zhao¡¯s plan.¡± After exchanging looks with Zhuge Xu and the rest, Bai Qi unanimously approved the plan. It might affect short-term gains, but for long-term growth, a reasonable and systematic strategy could take them further. ¡°Speaking of which, Bai Qi, what are you planning to do next? Continue researching?¡± Zhuge Xu asked, an anticipatory look in his eyes. ¡°Not for now, I plan to focus on leveling up my pets in the next few days. I am quite behind right now.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, indicating that even though some time had passed since he advanced to the sixth level as a Beast Master, none of his six pets had yet made it to the sixth level. Even Alpha, who had the highest level and had been intensively training in the Twilight Tomb, was only at the fifth stage, ninth level, and had yet to break through to the sixth stage. Therefore, he really needed to speed up his training. Zhuge Xu agreed reluctantly, saying, ¡°Indeed, as Bai Chuanqi¡¯s disciple, your Beast Master level can¡¯t fall behind.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± agreed Bai Qi. He could guess that the next time he saw his teacher, he would undoubtedly be tested on his progress. Now the question was, when would that happen? The New Year was coming up soon¡­ ¡°We should get going first too. Uncle Zhuge can handle everything at the institute while you focus on your training.¡± Zhuge Xu stood up and left. ¡°Alright, thanks for your hard work. Bai Qi smiled faintly as he saw the group of five off, before retreating into the secret realm. ¡°What a great smell.¡± As soon as he entered the secret realm, Bai Qi was greeted by a rich aroma. Tracking the scent led him to his six pets gathered around a large hot pot. ¡°You guys are eating without inviting your Beast Master, that¡¯s too much!¡± Awooo! (Human, you want to snatch food from your own pets, don¡¯t your conscience hurt?) Beta grabbed a large piece of meat and swallowed it whole without chewing. Krapu Krapu. (Master, your pot is over there. You wouldn¡¯t be able to eat from this one.) Gamma reached out with a tentacle, fetches a small hot pot from the side, and set it in front of Bai Qi. ¡°Mmm, at least Gamma has some conscience.¡± Bai Qi nodded his head in satisfaction, picked up his bowl and chopsticks, and began to eat. ¡°Gamma, your cooking skills are getting better and better. If you were to open a restaurant, it would definitely be a hit.¡± Bai Qi gave Gamma a thumbs up. Turning his attention to Alpha, Bai Qi noticed that he was gulping something down from a basin. ¡°Alpha, what are you drinking?¡± Garla gahaha. (Gamma said to boost like with like, so he advised me to drink bone soup for calcium. He said it might speed up the leveling progress.) Bai Qi: ¡°¡­¡± A skeleton drinking bone soup for calcium to enhance its level, that makes sense! By the way, can skeletons eat? Huhu huhu. (Master, is the hot pot delicious? I still prefer ice cream.) Blub blub. (Jie Ta, children shouldn¡¯t be picky about food.) ¡°Delta, I think that elementals probably can¡¯t eat other things, right?¡± Seeing his six pets happily eating together, a satisfied smile crept onto Bai Qi¡¯s face. ¡°Everyone, eat quickly. After we finish, we will all take a swing at the Evolution Egg. Let¡¯s try to level up to the sixth stage soon so we can challenge the Fire Rock Demon Tiger!¡± Chapter 450 - Chapter 450: Chapter 446: Challenging the Fire Rock Demon Tiger Chapter 450: Chapter 446: Challenging the Fire Rock Demon Tiger The grassland secret realm. Bai Qi and the five pets stared dumbfounded at Alpha, who once again had grown slightly bigger in front of them, their eyes filled with confusion. ¡°So, you¡¯re saying my methods of raising him for so long were wrong? Should Skeletal Types be drinking lots of bone soup for calcium?¡± Bai Qi glanced at the soup bowl not far away that hadn¡¯t been cleaned up yet, somewhat speechlessly. ¡°It¡¯s probably because Alpha has absorbed enough shadow power in the Twilight Tomb over this period, and using last night¡¯s Evolution Egg, he naturally evolved to the sixth stage.¡± Jerry looked Alpha over a few times, envy flashing in his eyes. The Twilight Tomb indeed provides a significant boost to the growth of undead creatures. Unfortunately, while he can now leave his body for short periods to fight, staying there for dozens of days like Alpha just isn¡¯t possible for him. ¡°Although it was a bit surprising that he evolved to the sixth stage at this point, it¡¯s definitely a nice surprise.¡± Bai Qi slapped Alpha on his back, and the new data for Alpha immediately appeared in his mind. [Name]: Death Sword Monarch (Alpha) [Nature]: Undead Type (Speed Variant) [Level]: Stage Six Level One [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King [Racial Skills]: Death Force Field (Transcendent Level-Perfect), Sword of Death(Transcendent Level-Perfect), Sword of the Wind Chaser(Transcendent Level-Perfect), Sword of Retributive Karma(Transcendent Level-Perfect), Dark Reflection(Super Level-Perfect), Gravity Amplification (Super Level-Perfect), Skeletal Mastery (Super Level-Mastery), Dragon Might (High Level-Perfect) [Energy Value]: 800E1600W ¡­ ¡°The energy value increases astonishingly after reaching the sixth stage.¡± Looking at Alpha¡¯s astounding energy value, Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily. According to the double level energy value comparison table released by the Federation, Alpha¡¯s value is now on par with a Six Stage Emperor Level. In other words, if we weren¡¯t considering the domain skills of Emperor-Level creatures, Alpha could now match them. ¡°Great, let¡¯s head straight to the Twilight Tomb and challenge the Flame Demon Tiger!¡± Crack Crack! (Okay boss!) ¡­ The Twilight Tomb. Bai Qiucha blankly stared at Alpha, saying, ¡°I remember when we left the day before yesterday, Alpha was only at stage five level nine. How did he jump to stage six so suddenly?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure either, maybe it¡¯s because he had a pot of bone soup?¡± Bai Qi shrugged. ¡°Bone soup?¡± Bai Qiucha was stunned when she heard this, subconsciously looking at the Bone Dragon next to her. Luckily, her Bone Dragon doesn¡¯t require leveling up, otherwise how big would the pot have to be? ¡°So Bai Qi, you¡¯re planning to go and challenge the Flame Demon Tiger today?¡± ¡°Of course. While I¡¯m not sure if I¡¯ll be able to win, I want to give it a try. This kind of a free practice is hard to come by.¡± Bai Qi nodded, he had decided that if he passed the challenge then great, if not, he¡¯d be getting some free lessons from a legendary coach. The combat experience of legendary creatures from the era of the Law Emperor is extremely rich, since there¡¯s no risk of fatal danger, he might as well let Alpha adapt to high-end combat. ¡°True, after reaching the sixth stage, the density of shadow power on the fourth floor isn¡¯t really enough for Alpha.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded. The Twilight Tomb has a full nineteen floors, the concentration of shadow power increases with each floor. To rapidly increase combat power, it¡¯s naturally better the further down they go. The pair summoned their own pets, prepared themselves, and entered the fifth floor directly. It was still the familiar steaming cage world, but this time Bai Qi was prepared. The moment they entered the fifth floor, Jie Ta used Absolute Zero, controlling the range within five meters of her body, which just covered everyone in the group. Awoo Awoo¡­ (I thought I was going to become a hot dog¡­) Beta comfortably lay on the icy surface, looking like it wouldn¡¯t leave there even if it meant death. After this dozen or so days of training, Jie Ta could roughly control the range of her skills. Although it¡¯s still a bit rough, it¡¯s enough to ensure that Bai Qi and the others wouldn¡¯t be steamed. ¡°You¡¯re back again?¡± The arrival of the group was naturally noticed by the Flame Demon Tiger, who immediately came over to Bai Qi. On seeing Alpha, he was a bit surprised. ¡°Already stage six?¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Can I challenge you now?¡± ¡°Of course, as per the rules set by the Law Emperor, I will suppress my power to be at the Six Stage Emperor level. If you can defeat me, I¡¯ll let you into the sixth floor.¡± The Flame Demon Tiger looked at Bai Qi and said, ¡°I have to make it clear that my trials pursuit real combat effectiveness, so I won¡¯t go easy on you. If you fail, I can only promise to spare your pets¡¯ lives. So think very carefully.¡± After hearing the Fire Rock Demon Tiger¡¯s words, Bai Qi and Alpha exchanged glances and quickly made a decision. ¡°I still want to take up the challenge.¡± The Fire Rock Demon Tiger nodded, and the fiery rocks on its body suddenly dimmed. Then, without any warning, the Fire Rock Demon Tiger launched an attack on Alpha. Damn, there¡¯s no greeting before starting the fight. It¡¯s a true battle. Bai Qi, along with Bai Qiucha and the five pets, quickly distanced themselves to ensure they were not affected by the battle before stopping. With no interference from Bai Qi and the others, Alpha was free to unleash his full power. In the face of the Fire Rock Demon Tiger¡¯s heavy and powerful attacks, Alpha attempted to counterattack while dodging. However, the rocky armor on the exterior of the Fire Rock Demon Tiger was extremely hard. Alpha¡¯s attack didn¡¯t even leave a scratch on it. ¡°Impressive defense. It¡¯s no wonder it¡¯s the pet of the Law Emperor.¡± Observing the situation, Bai Qiucha nodded slightly then looked at Bai Qi with some worry, ¡°Can Alpha really defeat it?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, let¡¯s continue watching.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, focusing his spirit power on Alpha¡¯s status. The two previous attacks by Alpha were merely testing moves, using the Sword of the Wind Chaser in a simple manner. Still, the sharpness of the Sword of the Wind Chaser was undeniable and the Fire Rock Demon Tiger seemed oblivious to it. Such stoic defense bordered absurdity. ¡°Now that I think about it, this creature is indeed the Law Emperor¡¯s pet after all.¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue as he infused a strand of spirit power into the curse mark. Alfha shook his body and switched his playful combat style, skillfully evading the Demon Tiger¡¯s claw attack while directing the Sword of the Wind Chaser toward the Demon Tiger¡¯s eyes. Facing such a powerful opponent, testing attacks was meaningless; nothing but full-on combat would do. As expected, the sudden change in Alpha¡¯s style caught the Fire Rock Demon Tiger off-guard. The tiger instinctively closed its eyes as Alpha¡¯s attack approached in a blink of an eye. Just like the rest of its body, the lids of the Fire Rock Demon Tiger¡¯s eyes were covered by thick red rocks, successfully blocking the thrust of the Sword of the Wind Chaser. This time, however, the Sword of the Wind Chaser broke through the rock armor without hindrance. ¡°A cut? No, the wind energy did not overflow, so it was purely sharpness?¡± The Fire Rock Demon Tiger got a shock, its paw mercilessly struck Alpha, shattering him. However, with the same paw still powered, the Demon Tiger immediately fired three flame blades towards the back. In the dark area behind its rock armor, Alpha was slowly crawling out, this time with a sword that looked like charred wood in hand. Seeing the flame blades approaching, Alpha defended himself with the Sword of Retributive Karma. The Sword of Retributive Karma, which could also incinerate souls, encountered the flame blades and immediately neutralized the spirit energy of the Fire Rock Demon Tiger within the flames. The flame blades suddenly disintegrated, but Alpha was still flung away by the enormous strength carried by the blades. ¡°A shadow movement skill, one of the Law Emperor¡¯s team members had this too.¡± It seemed that some memories were brought up, thus putting the Fire Rock Demon Tiger in high spirits. It roared towards the sky, a wave of extremely hot wind swept towards Alpha in the air. Seeing this, Alpha immediately swung the Sword of Retributive Karma around him, forming a fire protection circle, blocking the hot wind outside. ¡°Useless, my flame wind not only possesses high temperature but can also take away the heat of the prey. Your flame sword, is about to be extinguished.¡± The Fire Rock Demon Tiger laughed, seemingly envisioning the scenario of Alpha being blown away by the hot wind. Shear! At this moment, the Fire Rock Demon Tiger felt a familiar sharp pain. The Sword of the Wind Chaser, which should have been uncontrollable and had fallen to the ground, was somehow held by a pair of crystal white skeleton hands and drove deeply into its right paw. ¡°Multiple mirror images?¡± Realizing this, the Fire Rock Demon Tiger was about to shift its focus onto the user of the Sword of the Wind Chaser. However, it suddenly felt a burning sensation from behind. Yes, indeed, a burning sensation was felt by the fire-based creature. The Fire Rock Demon Tiger turned its head around and saw Alpha, who was supposed to have his heat taken away by the hot wind, was completely unscathed. Instead, the hot wind it had released earlier was actively avoiding Alpha. The reason for that was the wooden sword flickering with sparks in Alpha¡¯s hand. ¡°Sacrificing the external energy release for absolute high temperature? Such a bold move.¡± The Fire Rock Demon Tiger grinned at the sight of Alpha, who was attacking from two different directions. Instead of trying to dodge, it didn¡¯t budge. Ching! Boom! When the two swords fell onto the Fire Rock Demon Tiger simultaneously, they produced a loud sound, but the Fire Rock Demon Tiger didn¡¯t suffer any damage. On the contrary, the Alphas launching the attack shattered instantly. ¡°Is this the thorn halo? No, even the thorn halo is not this exaggerated.¡± Bai Qi was stunned at the sight. While Gamma¡¯s Schizonepeta Body could also reflect damage, it still had to sustain the damage itself. But it seemed that the Fire Rock Demon Tiger from just now didn¡¯t take any damage at all. ¡°After all, it is a legendary creature. Even with its level suppressed, it¡¯s not that easy to defeat.¡± Bai Qi sighed. It had always been him who brutally countered others after a series of moves. He didn¡¯t expect it to be his turn this time. Too much karma, too much suffering. Should he visit some deity for the next lunar new year? Chapter 451 - Chapter 451: Chapter 447: Four Poles Sword Formation Chapter 451: Chapter 447: Four Poles Sword Formation With the shattering of Alpha¡¯s two Mirror Images, the Sword of the Wind Chaser and the Sword of Retributive Karma fell from the sky. But halfway down, the two long swords, seemingly summoned by something, howled as they flew into mid-air. Looking at Alpha standing in mid-air, the Fire Mage Tiger suddenly saw the fire man from before and it said, ¡°Your way of battling is quite different from most undead I know, but if that¡¯s all you¡¯ve got, you still wouldn¡¯t be able to enter the sixth layer.¡± Crackle. (I know.) Alpha nodded, took the Sword of Death into his hand, while the Sword of the Wind Chaser and the Sword of Retributive Karma hovered and danced around him slowly. Then, Alpha swung his long sword, and the Sword of the Wind Chaser and Sword of Retributive Karma shot off like arrows from different directions towards the Fire Mage Tiger. The Fire Mage Tiger possessed a reflective ability that returned the attack to the attacker. If that was the case, he could directly use Sword Control. Seeing that Alpha was actually using this method to fight, the Fire Mage Tiger smirked, not bothered in the slightest. If breaking his damage reflection was so simple, he would have been defeated by ranged attackers long ago. Sure enough, the Sword of Retributive Karma and the Sword of the Wind Chaser ricocheted off upon striking the Fire Mage Tiger and were actually directed at Alpha. But as the first undead to undergo Rune Evolution, the battle rune system on Alpha had been enhanced multiple times, especially his Sword Control, which was no exception. Just as the double swords were about to strike Alpha, they abruptly halted in the air before spiraling toward the Fire Mage Tiger once again. Regardless of how the Fire Mage Tiger retaliated, the double swords steadily encircled him for the attack. Moreover, the double swords gradually began to stimulate damage on the Fire Mage Tiger. Seeing this, Alpha took advantage of the opportunity, and brandishing the Death Long Sword, he lunged forward, obviously not planning to allow the Fire Mage Tiger to capitalize on his size advantage. Sensing the Power of Death, the Fire Mage Tiger¡¯s previously unperturbed face finally changed. Its enormous body sidestepped the Sword of Death awkwardly, while its claws slammed into the ground, causing it to shatter. The scorching hot fragments shot towards Alpha like cannonballs. These fragments were fast and dense, leaving no room for Alpha to dodge. Alpha immediately made the decision to abandon futile movements, advancing while precisely smashing the fragments that were about to hit him with his sword. This, however, played into the Fire Mage Tiger¡¯s hands. Just as Alpha broke into the group of fragments, numerous meteors suddenly appeared in the sky above, hurtling toward Alpha¡¯s location with world-ending force. Transcendent Skill, Meteor Rain. ¡°He¡¯s really going all out.¡± The sight made Bai Qiucha¡¯s mouth gape. Among Fire attribute skills, Meteor Rain definitely ranked in the top three. This skill was famous for its destructive power and wide coverage, typically used to devastate the battlefield in large-scale battles. Now, the Fire Mage Tiger was using it against Alpha alone ¡ª it clearly had no intention of letting Alpha escape. It was a colossal overkill. Expectedly, the addition of the Meteor Rain dramatically increased the pressure on Alpha. Unable to dodge in time, he was struck by a single meteor and shattered. It was still a Mirror Image. Seeing that his target was still just a Mirror Image, the Fire Mage Tiger laughed rather than feel angry. He once again expanded the range of Meteor Rain, covering dozens of meters around him. Faced with the Fire Mage Tiger¡¯s all-encompassing attack, Alpha relied on his exceptional speed and Dark Reflection to dodge skillfully among the plethora of meteors. Regardless of the frightening power of Meteor Rain, it was entirely unable to hit Alpha¡¯s actual body. Rather, it was the Fire Mage Tiger himself who sustained significant damage from Alpha¡¯s unpredictable Sword of Death. ¡°Looks like there¡¯s still hope?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qiucha¡¯s eyes lit up as if he saw a glimmer of hope. ¡°No, the Fire Mage Tiger hasn¡¯t unleashed its six-stage Emperor-level battle power yet.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi shook his head. While currently, all of the skills the Fire Mage Tiger employed were strong, they were still somewhat lacking compared to its proclaimed Six Stage Emperor Level prowess. He remembered how, when facing the fourth layer¡¯s Guardian, the Nightmare Death Disciple, the Six Pets had been utterly suppressed mentally. Of course, now Alpha had also leveled up to the sixth stage, and the situation was significantly different from before. However, the Emperor-level exclusive ability, the Domain, had yet to appear. Finally, the Fire Mage Tiger seemed to give up on defeating Alpha with Meteor Rain and voluntarily withdrew the skill, exposing himself directly in front of Alpha. Then, faced with this great opportunity for attack, Alpha retreated instead of advancing. He waved the Sword of Death, and the Death Sword Qi and Death Dragon simultaneously shot out, attacking the Fire Mage Tiger. ¡°Strong battle intuition, but not enough!¡± The Fire Mage Tiger smiled. The heavy rock armor on its body suddenly changed. Sharp rock spikes grew out of its joints, and heart-palpitating dark red flames flickered in the gaps of its rock armor. It was called a ¡°Mage¡± Tiger precisely because of its berserk style of fighting. Just as Alpha was retreating, the Fire Mage Tiger suddenly displayed unprecedented agility. It swatted away the Death Sword Qi and the Death Dragon with one paw and instantly appeared in front of Alpha. Its eyes, which were burning with dark red flames, stared at Alpha as if preparing for a hunt. Seeing this, Alpha instinctively attempted to block with his sword but was sent flying away by a swift swipe from the Fire Mage Tiger. Then, without waiting for Alpha to land, the Fire Mage Tiger once again appeared behind him, one paw deflecting Alpha¡¯s Sword of Death while the other paw rapidly swatted at Alpha. The Fire Mage Tiger, in its berserk state, displayed significantly enhanced speed and strength. Regardless of Alpha¡¯s defensive efforts, the Fire Mage Tiger was able to forcefully break through and smack Alpha around at will. From a distance, it looked as though a big cat was batting around a ball of fur. Finally, the Lava Demon Tiger seemed to grow bored and batted Alpha towards the sky, simultaneously opening its mouth to spew out a dense flame like a volcanic eruption, swallowing Alpha in an instant. The impact from the flames was so powerful that Alpha could not bear it, and it was directly shattered, falling apart into countless pieces. ¡°Is Alpha dead?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qiucha suddenly tightened up, getting ready to cry out, but found Beta scornfully watching him. Awoo awoo¡­ (That pesky bone could never die¡­) ¡°Bai Qi, what¡¯s Beta saying?¡± ¡°He said, you¡¯re overthinking.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, looking at the three long swords helplessly falling to the ground from losing control. Suddenly, he flashed a smirk. This Alpha, quietly learned runes to this level. Finally, when the fiery light dissipated, not a trace of Alpha was visible in the sky. However, the Lava Demon Tiger inexplicably felt a sense of danger. A burning energy started to ripple out from its body in every direction. Domain. At this moment, bone spears suddenly shot up from the ground, they formed a cage-like square around the Lava Demon Tiger. In the center of four sides of this bone cage were the Swords of Death, Wind Chaser, and Retributive Karma. Upon seeing this, the Lava Demon Tiger instinctively sensed danger, and it tried to move outside the bone cage¡¯s range. However, the Gravity Sword suddenly dropped from the sky, landing accurately in its predetermined position. The Lava Demon Tiger was affected by the immense gravity carried by the Gravity Sword, causing it to pause in place and fail to leave the bone cage in time. Meanwhile, Alpha, who was supposed to be shattered, emerged from the bone cage. It was tightly gripping the Sword of Death, fully deploying the Death Force Field. Immediately, black power filled the entire bone cage and formed an incredibly complex rune array. Moreover, the moment the rune array was formed, the Swords of Wind Chaser, Retributive Karma, and Gravity lifted into the air in succession, perfectly melding into the rune array. The black, red, blue and yellow energies filled the rune array one after the other, even the originally dry array was bursting with colors. This caused the sense of danger in the Lava Demon Tiger to reach its peak. The whole progress may look complicated, but it was far quicker than the Lava Demon Tiger could anticipate. At the exact moment when the domain was leaving body, countless sword qi shot out from the Four Long Sword, aiming directly towards the Lava Demon Tiger. The four-color sword qi had different attributes, but they complemented each other perfectly. As the energies flowed, not only did they show no fatigue, but they grew increasingly ferocious, submerging the Lava Demon Tiger completely in a sea of sword qi. ¡°Bai Qi, what skill is this? You never used it when we were fighting.¡± The bewildered Bai Qiucha said. He had been training with Alpha for over ten days and had never seen Alpha use such a skill. It genuinely affected his self-esteem. ¡°I¡¯m not sure, it should be a skill that Alpha developed on its own.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, while Bai Qiucha shot him a ¡°you think I would believe this¡± look. Pets developing skills on their own, this was even more absurd than his Bone Dragon falling in love with a Thunder Rat. Awoo awoo? (Why does this human make such a big fuss?) ¡°One feels that it might be due to lack of exposure.¡± Kapakapa. (Gamma doesn¡¯t think so, this is indeed extraordinary.) Looploop. (Maybe there¡¯s some bitterness there.) Hullhull? (Bitterness? I don¡¯t understand.) ¡°Alright, alright, pets don¡¯t need to develop their skills. All of you, why are you flaunting.¡± Listening to the debate of the five pets, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but retort. If he was as casual as Bai Qiucha and only needed to remember his password, he too would be this lax. As for developing skills independently, Such things could not be forced. As a Beast Master, they had to adapt. Who can blame, he just was such a person. Rubbing off on each other, rubbing off on each other. On the other hand, the Four Poles Sword Formation seemed endless, giving the Lava Demon Tiger no chance to breathe. Even Alpha¡¯s condition gradually improved, as he was slightly modifying the rune on the Four Poles Sword Formation. Having learned runes with Bai Qi for this long, Alpha didn¡¯t have any significant achievements like the other pets, but its foundation was extremely solid. After being specially trained by Bai Heguang, it began attempting to incorporate runes into its battle system. Now, it finally achieved the feat of truly integrating the runes with the Four Swords. Four Poles Sword Formation! Chapter 452 - Chapter 452: Chapter 448: Heading to the Sixth Layer Chapter 452: Chapter 448: Heading to the Sixth Layer Roar! A roar echoed from within the Four Poles Sword Formation, its horrifying aura scattering the entire formation. Alpha, who had been powering the sword formation, was sent flying backward. ¡°All that wasn¡¯t enough?¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue as he observed the scene. Alpha had unleashed all its skills in this fight, and if that wasn¡¯t enough to pass the test, they would have to return and continue training. Easily dispersing the Four Poles Sword Formation, the Lava Rock Demon Tiger reappeared before everyone. However, it didn¡¯t continue its attack. Instead, it leisurely walked over to Alpha. ¡°Although it¡¯s a bit lacking, it seems you¡¯ve started to form your domain.¡± The Fireman suddenly appeared beside Alpha and pulled him up from the ground. Alpha, who was slightly damaged due to the Lava Rock Demon Tiger¡¯s attack, began to visibly recover. ¡°First, you used a mirror image to confuse my senses, then you used a clone to muddle the waters, allowing your main body to arrange the sword formation safely. If you were at the level of an emperor, I would have been beaten one-sidedly.¡± The Lava Rock Demon Tiger didn¡¯t hide its admiration for Alpha and turned to Bai Qi who had rushed over, saying, ¡°You passed the challenge on your first attempt. Your ability to raise beasts might even surpass that of the Law Emperor.¡± ¡°Thank you~¡± Hearing the Lava Rock Demon Tiger¡¯s praise, Bai Qi scratched his head in embarrassment. Being compared to a Law Emperor, and his pets being compared to those of the Law Emperor, made Bai Qi feel both happy and embarrassed. I hope he doesn¡¯t follow praise with criticism. Luckily, the Lava Rock Demon Tiger didn¡¯t have such bad taste and said nothing more once it had finished praising Bai Qi. ¡°Oh, right. Since Alpha¡¯s attack didn¡¯t break through your defense, does that mean we¡¯ve passed the test?¡± Bai Qi sighed in relief, then voiced his confusion. ¡°If I had maintained my original strength, your attack would have broken through.¡± The Lava Rock Demon Tiger laughed, saying, ¡°Initially, I intended to open my domain, but because I was distracted while suppressing my power, I slowed down. In that time, your beast completed the sword formation and launched an attack on me.¡± ¡°Though the formation had obvious flaws and significant weaknesses, it was powered by the force of death. If I hadn¡¯t let go of my limitations in time, I might have been injured.¡± As it spoke, the Lava Rock Demon Tiger glanced warily at the Sword of Death in Alpha¡¯s hand, saying, ¡°Here¡¯s some advice for you. Try not to use the Sword of Death when sparring with friends.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Bai Qi nodded. As Alpha grew stronger, it started to consciously restrict the use of the Sword of Death in battles. After all, creatures harmed by the power of death find it very hard to fully recover. ¡°Alright, since you¡¯ve passed the test, by tradition, I should give you the item the Law Emperor left behind.¡± The Lava Rock Demon Tiger opened its mouth, releasing a red glowing sphere that slowly floated into Bai Qi¡¯s hand. As Bai Qi carefully caught the sphere, he applied slight pressure with his fingers. The sphere instantly shattered, revealing a black key. Another key?! Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched. He hadn¡¯t explored that many secret realms yet, but the Law Emperor was unique in always leaving behind a key. ¡°This key was the mission the Law Emperor gave me. Now that the mission is complete, it¡¯s time for me to go.¡± Holding the key, the Lava Rock Demon Tiger visibly relaxed. ¡°Go? You¡¯re leaving the Twilight Tomb?¡± Bai Qi was stunned at this and exchanged glances with Bai Qiucha. They hadn¡¯t expected this outcome. ¡°That¡¯s right. I¡¯ve been staying here for so long just to find the right person to pass this key to. I wanted to give it to that human who came last time, but he ran off too quickly, and I didn¡¯t get the chance.¡± The Lava Rock Demon Tiger shook its head, seemingly recalling some bad memories. Not even giving a chance to talk? It really was the Law Emperor¡¯s usual style. ¡°Where do you plan on going?¡± Seeing the Lava Rock Demon Tiger¡¯s determination to leave, Bai Qi quickly thought of a plan, saying, ¡°If you don¡¯t have a destination in mind, I can suggest some places.¡± ¡°The outside world has changed a lot since the era of the Law Emperor. I fear you might find it hard to adapt if you just leave like this.¡± ¡°That makes some sense.¡± The Lava Rock Demon Tiger nodded, suddenly unsure. A leaderless mythical creature like it could easily be seen as an invading ferocious beast if it just left recklessly. What if all the Legendary Beast Masters out there were as abnormal as that guy from last time? It seemed that leaving might indeed be risky. ¡°Forget it. I¡¯ll just stay here. At least I can sleep comfortably.¡± The Lava Rock Demon Tiger stretched out lazily, lay down on the ground, and was apparently ready to sleep. ¡°Wait! Don¡¯t go to sleep just yet.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi rushed to wake the Lava Rock Demon Tiger, saying, ¡°Can you tell me about the Law Emperor? Whatever you know, I¡¯d like to hear it.¡± While the Fireman had been unforthcoming with information in the past, it was possible he was just too lazy to talk because they weren¡¯t familiar. Now that Alpha had passed the Lava Rock Demon Tiger¡¯s test, maybe they could glean some information. Even if it was part of the second team, it was still a pet of the Law Emperor, and likely knew more than he did. ¡°About the Law Emperor?¡± The Lava Rock Demon Tiger fell silent as if contemplating, then finally spoke. ¡°I¡¯ve forgotten.¡± ¡°Forgotten?¡± ¡°Yes, forgotten.¡± The fire-rock demon tiger nodded, indicating, ¡°According to you, the Law Emperor has been dead for thousands of years, and when I was tossed in here, I was just a creature of King rank. How much do you think I can remember?¡± ¡°Yeah, that makes sense.¡± Bai Qi sighed, previously hoping to obtain some useful information from the fire-rock demon tiger, it seemed like there was no chance of getting any. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ve opened the Teleportation Circle for the sixth floor for you. You can proceed on your own,¡± the fire-rock demon tiger gently tapped the ground and a Teleportation Array formed by flames quickly materialized on the ground. ¡°Don¡¯t say I didn¡¯t warn you, the sixth floor is much more dangerous compared to the previous ones. If you haven¡¯t reached the Sixth Stage, it is advised not to go down,¡± the demon tiger warned. Listening to the words of the fire-rock demon tiger, Bai Qiucha¡¯s face darkened considerably. In fact, he had already prepared himself mentally when the demon tiger mentioned that only those at the Sixth Stage could qualify to challenge it. But hearing the demon tiger say it out loud, Bai Qiucha still felt a little uncomfortable. This should be the first time he was turned away due to lacking in grade. ¡°Since it¡¯s the case, Cha, you should go back first. I will go down and have a look.¡± Bai Qi patted Bai Qiucha¡¯s shoulder, then he picked up the Teleportation Rune Stone in the center of the Circle and headed towards the sixth floor. As Bai Qi left, Bai Qiucha¡¯s gaze gradually turned determined. He requested, ¡°Senior Fire-rock Demon Tiger, could I trouble you to provide us with special training?¡± ¡­ Achoo! Shivering, Bai Qi rubbed his nose, reluctantly taking out the winter clothing from the Secret Realm and put them on, then he held the worm-grass in his arms, allowing it to emit warmth. Only then did he feel a bit better. ¡°After the Steaming Cage World, it is a Snow World. Gemini Tower, I should¡¯ve figured this out.¡± Due to the extreme heat of the fifth floor, Bai Qi had taken off his winter clothes early and didn¡¯t anticipate the sixth floor to be extremely opposite to the fifth floor¡ªit had changed from extremely hot to extremely cold. If it wasn¡¯t for his good constitution, he might have frozen to death immediately. ¡°However, I must say, the environment of the sixth floor is much better than the fifth floor.¡± Bai Qi looked up to see a scene that was pure and frosty. The shiny and clear ground, the ice trees that were equally translucent as crystals, the continuous flashes of aurora¡­ it was a beautiful fairyland. Rumble rumble~ (I love this place. It¡¯s more comfortable than home~) As an Ice Attribute Elemental Creature, Jie Ta was deeply attracted immediately as it entered here and hopped cheerfully on the surface of the ice. On the other hand, Beta, who had a tough time in the Steaming Cage World, revitalized and started running crazily around the ice trees. However, such a serene and beautiful environment made Bai Qi even more alert. ¡°This high-difficulty test set by the Law Emperor probably means that the danger is hidden under this beautiful scene.¡± Just as Bai Qi was about to start exploring, a slender figure suddenly fell from the sky. At this sight, Bai Qi was immediately taken aback. Alpha even drew out the Sword of Death, aiming at the figure immediately. But midway through the attack, the sword stopped. ¡°I was just wondering why I suddenly felt so sleepy. Is it because of the change in location? Eh, why are you pointing your sword at me?!¡± The Cowskin Snake yawned, looking somewhat puzzled at the surrounding icy world. However, it woke up immediately after seeing the Sword of Death. ¡°Cowskin Snake? How did you run out of the Secret Realm again?¡± Picking up the Cowskin Snake, Bai Qi was slightly confused. Counting the previous time it happened in Eden, this creature had left the Secret Realm twice now on its own. Previously, when the Diamond Egg obtained the ability for Secret Realm Fusion and started to fuse Secrets Realms autonomously, Bai Qi didn¡¯t pay much heed. But now, without any changes happening, this little guy had run off again, making it hard for Bai Qi to disregard. ¡°I have no idea either. I was planning to sleep, and somehow ended up here.¡± The Cowskin Snake shook its head, expressing its innocence in an undisguised manner. ¡°It feels comfortable here. I¡¯ll sleep for a while.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll need to set up a surveillance system in the Secret Realm for next time.¡± Stroking his chin, Bai Qi looked at the Cowskin Snake from top to bottom a few times before he put it down. This little guy¡¯s secret will be revealed sooner or later. ¡°Beta, Jie Ta, return now. This place is not as safe as it appears. Be careful.¡± Looking around at the still serene icy world, Bai Qi summoned Beta and Jie Ta back, had his six pets guard him closely and only then started exploring carefully. Not long after they set out, Beta¡¯s ears pricked up, and Bai Qi also heard a series of peculiar gnawing sounds. The sound was soft, but it could be heard from all directions, indicating a substantial number of creatures. Without a doubt, they were surrounded. ¡°Beta, smoke them out.¡± Bai Qi ordered solemnly. He patted Beta, who didn¡¯t goof around but promptly gave a clear howl, the Demon Subduing Mantra spread out. Under the onslaught of the Demon Subduing Mantra, the owners of the gnawing sounds finally came out. Blue fur, red eyes, black forehead, floppy ears and a pair of front teeth that kept making strange gnawing noises. ¡°Are these¡­ rabbits?¡± Chapter 453 - Chapter 453: Chapter 449: The Bunny is so Cute! Chapter 453: Chapter 449: The Bunny is so Cute! Gazing at the surreally blue rabbits around him, Bai Qi felt an inexplicable resistance in his heart. Rabbits were supposed to be cute. How did they end up looking like this? ¡°Schuck, do you have any data on these rabbits?¡± Bai Qi asked, puzzled. Bai Qi pondered for a moment but found no matches in his database of beasts he was familiar with. ¡°Blue-Haired Rabbit, 34% match; Ice Ear Rabbit, 47% match; Ice Clean Rabbit, 89% match,¡± Schuck replied promptly, concluding, ¡°By observation, it seems that these rabbits are most likely a variation of the Ice Clean Rabbit.¡± ¡°Mutants?¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, but his doubts only increased. The Ice Clean Rabbit, a high-grade elite creature, possesses a strong ice attribute talent. It is gentle and avoids fighting, making it a top choice for many young girls. However, the aggressive, wolf-like appearance these rabbits displayed was anything but gentle. These were not Ice Clean Rabbits¡ªthey were clearly Ice Demon Rabbits! ¡°Was there something uncommon in the sixth layer that caused their mutation?¡± Bai Qi furrowed his eyebrows, saying, ¡°Alpha, bring one of those rabbits here.¡± A creepy sound echoed in the air. (Boss, that might not be necessary.) Alpha shook his head, shielding Bai Qi. While Bai Qi was figuring out the reasons behind the rabbits¡¯ mutation, they began to encircle him. The disturbing gnashing sound was getting louder in his ears as they held icy orbs in their hands. ¡°True, this isn¡¯t the place to be conducting research.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi shrugged. The danger the Fire Rock Devil Tiger emphasized about the sixth layer must be related to these Ice Demon Rabbits. The priority now was to deal with these Ice Demon Rabbits. ¡°There¡¯s a large number of them. Alpha, Schuck, Jie Ta, you guys quickly clear them. Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, stay by my side, be ready for a sudden onslaught.¡± Bai Qi quickly assigned tasks to his six pets and retreated, holding onto his herbs. At Bai Qi¡¯s command, Alpha charged ahead. The Sword of Retributive Karma left a dark red streak across the ice field. Every Ice Demon Rabbit it passed was sliced in half, unable to get up again. It didn¡¯t matter how the Ice Clean Rabbits had mutated, they were still ice-attribute and couldn¡¯t withstand the Sword of Retributive Karma¡¯s terrifyingly high temperature capable of burning souls. On the other side, Schuck displayed its Mechanical Lord. The Diamond Strength transformed into artillery shells that accurately avoided Alpha, covering all the surrounding Ice Demon Rabbits. Under the attack of Alpha and Schuck, the number of Ice Demon Rabbits instantly decreased, leaving Jie Ta who was about to use a skill somewhat at a loss. Whirling noises echoed. (It seems I¡¯m a bit slow?) Jie Ta scratched his head in confusion, just about to ask Bai Qi for new instructions, when new Ice Demon Rabbits began to emerge from under the ice. Whirling noises continued. (There are more bunnies!) Jie Ta suddenly got excited. He took in a deep breath, puffed his cheeks out, and exhaled forcefully. He whooshed out a blizzard which instantly froze all the Ice Demon Rabbits in its path. His efficiency was not any less than Alpha¡¯s or Schuck¡¯s. Humming noises echoed. (Master, how was my performance just now?) ¡°Very good. I¡¯ll reward you with a whole day of ice cream.¡± Bai Qi was anything but stingy with his praises, he gave Jie Ta a thumbs up. Perhaps it was because he was the youngest or perhaps because of Jie Ta¡¯s fragile mentality ¨C now, Jie Ta served as a pet undoubtedly adored by everyone. After all, no one wanted to randomly get struck by lightning. Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s promise, Jie Ta was overjoyed. He was just about to continue fighting when he noticed that the Ice Demon Rabbits that he had frozen were not only moving again but were also somewhat bigger than before. ¡°Did they absorb Jie Ta¡¯s blizzard and grow bigger?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback. Ice Clean Rabbits did not possess this ability. It must be something they gained after the mutation, right? Seeing this, Bai Qi intended to switch Jie Ta out for the bugs that had the Power of the Great Sun to help. But he then noticed Jie Ta¡¯s round eyes welled up, threatening to overflow with rivers of tears. Humming noises continued. (My, my ice cream is gone¡­) Woof woof woof. (Human, I have a bad feeling about this.) ¡°Um, me too.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched in response, and he covertly wore Gamma like armor. As expected, after a short period of brooding, Jie Ta burst into tears. The Ice Flowers floating cheek to cheek gradually melted into water droplets and seeped into Jie Ta, transforming him into a Water Spirit Child. But Jie Ta¡¯s crying remained relentless, more intense, and even steam began to rise from above his head. ¡°Is he going to morph into a Cloud Child?¡± Bai Qi nodded faintly and then distanced himself from Jie Ta alongside his pets. Jie Ta¡¯s Cloud Child form was impossible to communicate with after all. Indeed, in the perplexed gazes of a crowd of Ice Demon Rabbits, Jie Ta transformed into the Cloud Child form, blending into the heavy thunderclouds above. His massive eyes were filled with anger, and he roared furiously at the Ice Demon Rabbits below. Snores! £¨You owe me ice cream!£© As the thunder crackled, countless bolts of lightning descended from the sky, directly pulverizing the Ice Demon Rabbits below. Even some hiding beneath the ice were ruthlessly destroyed. ¡°Zee Zee¡­ It feels like we just need to throw Jie Ta¡¯s ice cream at the enemy in the future, and we won¡¯t have to deal with the rest.¡± Watching the explosive output from Jie Ta, Bai Qi marveled. After being bound by a pact with Jie Ta for so long, Bai Qi had basically grasped the reason for Jie Ta¡¯s three forms. It was that unique skill, Flame Soul. Even though it didn¡¯t show any specific combat capability, it was clear that the Flame Soul would take effect according to Jie Ta¡¯s emotional fluctuations, thereby changing Jie Ta¡¯s form. Just don¡¯t know if Jie Ta gets even angrier, will there be other forms? ¡°What about cancelling Jie Ta¡¯s ice cream for a month to try?¡± Bai Qi tilted his head, but he saw Beta looking at him with a fearful look. Ah woo ah woo! (Human, why are you suddenly so reckless?!) Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders, looked around at the ongoing lightning and thunder, and said, ¡°Rest assured, I was joking.¡± With just one day¡¯s ice cream gone like this, if Jie Ta were to lose a month¡¯s worth of ice cream, he might even demolish Bai Qi¡¯s secret realm, right? Fortunately, Jie Ta¡¯s current third-order energy value did not allow him to squander it for too long, and he soon returned to his Snow Doll form and fell from the sky. Snores¡­ £¨My ice cream¡­£© Watching Jie Ta fall asleep from exhausting his energy, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. As expected from Gamma¡¯s little brother, he¡¯s also a foodie. Gaara, Gaara. £¨Boss, they¡¯re back!£© Just then, Alpha suddenly went on alert again, and Bai Qi also noticed the abnormalities around him. He saw the heads of Ice Demon Rabbits emerge again from beneath the ice, but they did not rush to attack. Instead, they huddled together and embraced each other. A hug of love? Bai Qi was a bit puzzled by the sight, then he saw those Ice Demon Rabbits begin to merge together, growing from the size of a normal rabbit to the height of a human ¡°Huh, why do I feel like I¡¯ve seen this rabbit from DecaCold before.¡± Bai Qi twitched his mouth and said, ¡°Better finish them off quickly, to prevent them from further merging. Epsilon, you go help out too.¡± The three pets nodded in unison and again plunged into the midst of the Ice Demon Rabbits, cutting them down like withering crops. However, this time, whether burned by the Sword of Retributive Karma, suppressed by Diamond Strength, or roast by the Power of the Great Sun, these Ice Demon Rabbits did not completely vanish after death. Instead, they turned into blue specks of light suspended in the air. Upon seeing this, Alpha immediately halted, and without waiting for Bai Qi¡¯s instruction, switched to the Sword of Death and attacked the specks of light. However, these specks of light seemed to have a life of their own, quickly flying to high altitude. Alpha wanted to pursue, but was blocked by countless Ice Demon Rabbits. ¡°It seems they can indeed continue to merge.¡± Bai Qi saw the situation and frowned slightly, patting the Delta under him, who immediately understood and switched to dragon form, penetrating through the Void and arriving in front of the blue specks. These blue specks moved exceptionally nimbly, dodging Delta as soon as they saw him appear. But Delta obviously was not going to let them escape. The Disciple of the Void operated, directly distorted the void and transferred the blue specks back. Upon sensing Delta¡¯s threat, the Ice Demon Rabbits that had been blocking Alpha and the others at the bottom instantly switched targets. They rolled a huge snowball in their hands and threw it toward Delta in the sky. However, the snowballs disappeared into the Void the moment they approached Delta. When they reappeared, they were above the heads of the Ice Demon Rabbits. The blue specks of light were also compressed into a spatial pocket under Delta¡¯s control. ¡°Nicely done.¡± Bai Qi nodded his approval. Although he hadn¡¯t evolved to King-level yet, Delta, who possessed the transcendent skill Disciple of the Void, was in no way weaker than King level. The strongest lord is within reach! However, just then, the Ice Demon Rabbits below spontaneously disintegrated, transforming into blue specks of light that converged toward the spatial pocket in Delta¡¯s hands at a speed that even Alpha couldn¡¯t match. ¡°Delta, destroy the spatial pocket!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately gave the order. He hadn¡¯t felt much of a threat up until now, and everything didn¡¯t seem to match the Fire Rock Saber Tiger¡¯s¡ªno, the Law Emperor¡¯s vigilant attitude. But looking at the current situation, perhaps what made the Fire Rock Saber Tiger¡ªno, the Law Emperor¡ªso cautious was these blue specks of light. If they successfully merged, something formidable might appear. Bloop bloop. £¨Yes, master.£© Delta nodded, squeezed his claw hard, and the spatial pocket began to show signs of rupture. Although he hadn¡¯t mastered a specific skill, with the special bonus of Disciple of the Void, Delta could still use something similar to Space Fragmentation. Crack crack crack¡­ Just then, the trend of the spatial pocket¡¯s rupture suddenly stopped, as if something was stuck. Meanwhile, those blue specks of light took the opportunity to enter the spatial pocket and began to merge little by little. In an instant, the blue light shone, and the spatial pocket was shattered directly virtually without any resistance. Chapter 454 - Chapter 454: Chapter 450: The Long River of Time Chapter 454: Chapter 450: The Long River of Time ¡°They managed to merge after all?¡± Feeling the powerful aura coming from the sky, Bai Qi¡¯s face looked unusually bad. Although Delta¡¯s bloodline level was slightly lower, its space pouch was authentically substantial. The result just now was a bit exaggerated as it had been blown up directly. ¡°Don¡¯t hold back, attack that ball of light with all your might!¡± Except for Jie Ta, who was still in a deep sleep, the five pets detected the formidable aura contained within the ball of light. After hearing Bai Qi¡¯s command, they simultaneously used their current maximum combat power. Four Poles Sword Formation, Tri-Unity, Holy and Demon Power Field, Disciple of the Void, Great Sun Force Field. It was the first time that all the pets in Bai Qi¡¯s team attacked a single enemy in this manner. The domineering power even tore the space apart, as if it intended to destroy the world. Then, just as the five pets¡¯ attack was about to hit the ball of light, it suddenly stopped in an exceedingly discordant manner. Only Delta¡¯s space attack continued to stubbornly move forward, landing on the ball of light. Crack! The ball of light shattered, and a blue head peeked out from it. Its crimson eyes looked around curiously, seemingly somewhat curious. ¡°Is it the Ice Demon Rabbit again?¡± Looking at the blue rabbit that crawled out of the ball of light, Bai Qi frowned slightly. He had thought it would transform into a super giant rabbit, but it didn¡¯t seem to have changed much. However, judging from the method it just used to stop Alpha¡¯s attack, this Ice Demon Rabbit couldn¡¯t be judged by normal standards. Creak creak creak¡­ The Ice Demon Rabbit looked around for a moment, finally noticing Bai Qi hiding at the back. A human-like, eerie smile appeared on its three-petaled mouth as it hopped towards Bai Qi. Clatter clatter! (Block him!) Seeing this, Alpha immediately swung his Sword of Death towards the Ice Demon Rabbit. Jerry also followed suit with his conjured scepter, attacking from both sides. Seeing this, the Ice Demon Rabbit still wore a smile, gently blowing a puff of cold wind on both Alpha and Jerry, leaving spots of frost on them. But the fighting instincts of Alpha and Jerry were incredibly strong. The moment the frost formed, they used the Sword of Retributive Karma and Diamond Strength to melt the frost, and immediately launched another attack on the Ice Demon Rabbit. But by this time, the Ice Demon Rabbit had already vanished from their sight. Such a swift speed! Alpha and Jerry exchanged a glance, both feeling shocked. When they turned around, the Ice Demon Rabbit was already in front of Bai Qi. Not just them, Gamma and the others were also surpassed by the blue rabbit. ¡°What a strange feeling¡­¡± Watching the rapidly approaching Ice Demon Rabbit, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes flickered with confusion. The Ice Demon Rabbit¡¯s speed was not fast, almost indistinguishable from a leisurely stroll. But the moment the five pets were enveloped in that chilly wind, they seemed to have been paused, standing motionless as the Ice Demon Rabbit hopped past them. Was it some sort of controlling ability? Bai Qi frowned slightly, immediately summoning his five pets to his side through their contract. For safety¡¯s sake, he held Jie Ta tightly in his arms. This blue rabbit was just too strange. It was better to stay cautious. However, faced with the interception of the five pets, the Ice Demon Rabbit was not worried at all. With a light blow, Alpha¡¯s attack was halted again, and it continued to bounce towards Bai Qi. ¡°Use Delta as the lead, the others are supplements.¡± Bai Qi recalled the scene where Delta hit the blue ball of light, instantly changing his combat formation. Blurb blurb! (Understood.) With a nod, Delta roared at the Ice Demon Rabbit. Ripples immediately appeared in the space in front of it, surging towards the Ice Demon Rabbit just like a wave. Seeing this, the Ice Demon Rabbit took its first pause, blowing out forcefully. The speed of the spatial ripples immediately slowed down, but they were still creeping forward. Bai Qi immediately saw hope, and ordered his five pets to transfer all of their energy to Delta using Gamma as a conduit. Roar! The pouring in of colossal energy caused Delta, with its powerful physique, to feel some pain. It roared and poured the power into the void without any hesitation. In an instant, the spatial ripples turned into a spatial tidal wave, roaring towards the blue rabbit. Creak creak creak¡­ Looking at the unstoppable spatial tidal wave, the blue rabbit let out a strange sound. Its petite body suddenly inflated and transformed into a huge rabbit. The giant rabbit seemed fierce, its red eyes flickering with an eerie glow. Its whole body exuded a cold aura. After the creation of this giant rabbit, everyone, including Bai Qi, felt as if their thoughts had noticeably slowed down. Even the original mighty spatial tidal wave seemed to become sluggish. Such an aura, it¡¯s a legendary creature! Bai Qi¡¯s face changed, he suddenly regretted his decision to have Nicholas work at the Super God Evolution Research Institute. He had originally thought since the Fire Rock Demon Tiger was limited to the Six Stage to participate in the trial, the ferocious beasts of the sixth layer should also be around the Six Stage, so he never expected a legendary creature! Such luck, he really had no match. With this thought, Bai Qi took out the teleportation rune stone without hesitation, pouring his spirit power into it without restraint. If it was the Fire Rock Demon Tiger, it would be fine, as it was the pet of the Law Emperor. Even after a thousand years, it could still faithfully execute the orders of the Law Emperor so it would be safe no matter how it was hit. But in the face of such a legendary ferocious beast, there was no need to ponder about what should be done. ¡®Of the thirty-six strategies, running away is the best.¡¯ Then, it seemed that the giant rabbit had noticed Bai Qi¡¯s thinking. With a retch, a chilly cold wind blew past, causing a layer of frost to appear on both Bai Qi and the six pets. This frost was not cold, but Bai Qi felt as if his thoughts and spirit power had been frozen by the frost, even stopping the activated teleportation rune from functioning. ¡°Hmm? Could this be the Frost of Time?¡± Upon saying this, Cowskin Snake suddenly woke up and looked at the frost gradually forming on Bai Qi and the six pets, letting out an intrigued murmur. ¡°Frost of Time?¡± Hearing the phrase from the Cowskin Snake, a glimmer of hope flashed across Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. But the Giant Rabbit simply blew out another gust of cold wind, completely freezing Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts. Crack! crack! Seeing this state of Bai Qi, a strong aura suddenly surged on Alpha. The Black Power of Death surged unabashedly, breaking free from the imprisonment of the Frost of Time, piercing towards the Giant Rabbit with a sword. Nothing can withstand Death! Crack? Crack? Seeing that Alpha managed to break free from its imprisonment, the Giant Rabbit showed a ferocious grin. A surge of icy blue energy suddenly covered the entire field. The Legendary Domain. In a split second, one human, six pets, and a snake, all were frozen. The massive sixth layer was left with only a giant rabbit slowly moving towards Bai Qi, its blood-red eyes filled with greed. However, at this moment, the Cowskin Snake suddenly twisted its head to look at the Giant Rabbit, in its cat-like eyes, it could faintly see a long river flowing. ¡°Such a familiar taste.¡± The Cowskin Snake greedily sucked in the surrounding frost, giving off an aura of insatiable greed, as if it was possessed by Gamma. With the sudden rise of the Cowskin Snake, the Giant Rabbit finally showed signs of panic. It directed a violent Frost of Time towards the Cowskin Snake. Yet, it had no effect on the Cowskin Snake, instead, it drew the Cowskin Snake¡¯s attention. ¡°I need more¡­ power¡­¡± The Cowskin Snake lifted its head, its cat like eyes firmly fixed on the Giant Rabbit. The faint image of the long river began to solidify behind the Cowskin Snake. Ancient, as if it had existed forever. Endless, like it had no beginning or end. Above this long river, a figure went against the current, flying towards them. Crack? Crack? The Giant Rabbit finally realized something was wrong. It swiftly turned to escape as ferociously as it could, as if it was being hunted by a terrifying beast. However, it seemed that Cowskin Snake was not ready to let go easily. With a swish, it caught up with the Giant Rabbit and began to gnaw at the blue domain. The image of the long river behind it became more solid. Seeing this, the Giant Rabbit abandoned its domain. With a hard jump, it leapt towards the sky, and at the same time, a giant teleportation array appeared in the sky above. It was clear that the Giant Rabbit was planning to escape to the next layer of the mystic realm. However, at that moment, the figure drifting in the long river finally appeared above the Cowskin Snake. The bronze figure shone like it was cast from brilliant gold sands. Its large dragon wings fluttered, causing waves in the river beneath. But with a slight flick of its needle-like dragon tail, the river quickly returned to its calm state. It looked like the shadow of a giant dragon! The Cowskin Snake lifted its skull, looking at the bronze giant dragon above it. An indescribable light flashed in its eyes as it willingly charged at the giant dragon image. For a moment, all things halted and even the Giant Rabbit could feel the sensation of being frozen, stuck mid-air, unable to move. But this state didn¡¯t last long, the Giant Rabbit quickly regained its agility and darted into the teleportation array without turning back. Just as the Giant Rabbit was about to disappear into the teleportation array, the teleportation array suddenly reversed, and the Giant Rabbit was slowly spat out. Crack? Crack? The Giant Rabbit was puzzled. Then, it felt a terrible aura from behind it. Turning its head, it realized it was a bronze dragon¡¯s claw coming at it. The giant dragon¡¯s shadow had materialized into a real object! ¡°Foul creature, daring to tamper with time.¡± The Bronze Giant Dragon brought the Giant Rabbit to its face, an unconscious hint of disgust flashed across its deep eyes. Then, it swallowed the Giant Rabbit in a single gulp. The legendary ferocious beast had become the food for the Bronze Giant Dragon. After devouring the Giant Rabbit, the Bronze Giant Dragon¡¯s figure became more solid. It suddenly turned to look at Bai Qi and the six pets. With a casual swing of its needle-like tail, Bai Qi and the six pets were all restored to their optimal state. However, they were still unconscious. The Bronze Giant Dragon leaned over to Bai Qi and the six pets, seemingly wanting to observe them closely. Suddenly, the long river above its head surged, and the bronze dragon spirit suddenly left. The dragon retuned to the form of the Cowskin Snake and fell to the ground, fast asleep. Simultaneously, a snow-white rabbit with a warm and soft aura all over its body also fell from above. ¡°Take care of them, I will be able to catch up soon¡­¡± The voice had barely faded when the Bronze Dragon Spirit disappeared into the long river, leaving behind a bewildered jade rabbit looking at the one human and seven beasts on the ground. Chapter 457 - Chapter 457: Chapter 452: New Years Eve Night Chapter 457: Chapter 452: New Year¡¯s Eve Night Bai Qi¡¯s Home. Bai Yan and Luo Zhu silently looked at the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit in front of them, then glanced at Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha, asking, ¡°Son, are you sure this rabbit is a legendary creature that you brought back from the Twilight Tomb?¡± ¡°Yes indeed, this is the legendary creature Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit, doesn¡¯t it look like one?¡± Bai Qi nodded, saying, ¡°The snow outside was caused by it.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Yan and Luo Zhu looked at each other, reluctantly accepting this fact. Their son¡¯s abilities were growing, to the point that he could even coax a legendary creature into following him. Speaking of which, wasn¡¯t the legendary green dragon also coaxed in the same way? Understanding the relationship between Bai Qi and the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit, Bai Yan and Luo Zhu no longer worried about the origin of the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit and closely examined it. ¡°Fur is soft, skin is restrained, and it appears to have a strong resistance to impact.¡± ¡°The body shows slight elementalization, distinct from the Ice Clean Rabbit, recommend sampling for further investigation.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Bai Qi, have your parents always been like this?¡± Watching the increasingly intense discussion between Bai Yan and Luo Zhu, who even seemed to be on the verge of dissecting the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit for research, Bai Qiucha couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°Pretty much, if they were capable of beating the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit, they probably would have taken action already.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders, intending to prevent his parents from proceeding further. It wasn¡¯t easy to get a legendary creature to come along, they better not give it a scare. At that moment, Bai Qi suddenly felt a familiar and powerful presence outside the door, Bai Qiucha also sensed it, came to the door, opened it, and found Bai Heguang standing outside. ¡°Teacher, you¡¯re back?¡± Bai Qi asked. ¡°It¡¯s New Year¡¯s Eve today, so I hurried back. I thought Cha might be at your place since she¡¯s not at home.¡± Bai Heguang nodded, saying, ¡°But why is there a strange legendary aura in your house?¡± ¡°Well¡­ maybe you should come in and sit first, I¡¯ll explain slowly.¡± Bai Qi invited Bai Heguang into the house, after they exchanged greetings, Bai Qi told Bai Heguang the origin of the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit. ¡°An unknown powerful creature?¡± Bai Heguang furrowed his brows slightly, he had also been to the sixth floor, but the Ice Demon Rabbit hadn¡¯t attacked him, so he hadn¡¯t paid much attention, simply repairing the gap in the secret realm and leaving. However, it sounded like there was an even stronger creature hidden inside according to Bai Qi? ¡°I¡¯ll check it out again.¡± Bai Heguang pondered for a moment, and immediately planned to go to the Twilight Tomb for a check. Bai Qi stopped Bai Heguang, saying, ¡°Teacher, there¡¯s no need, the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit said that the creature should have left already.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Bai Heguang halted, glanced at the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit, and said, ¡°On behalf of the Beast Master Association, I welcome your arrival.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± The Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit nodded somewhat cautiously. Although it wasn¡¯t as powerful as the Bronze Giant Dragon, the pressure Bai Heguang gave it was more intuitive and real. Also, it seemed like this man in front of them was his future leader according to Bai Qi? ¡°I will inform President Zhao about the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit later, Bai Qi, you¡¯ve really made a great contribution this time.¡± Bai Heguang admired Bai Qi, saying, ¡°You¡¯ve definitely improved a lot since you were able to pass the test of the Fire Rock Demon Tiger.¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s alright, it¡¯s alright.¡± Bai Qi stiffened when he heard that, this manner of conversation, the teacher was about to start an assessment. ¡°Rest assured, it¡¯s New Year¡¯s Eve tonight, so I won¡¯t check your homework.¡± Bai Heguang smiled slightly, saying, ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t interrupt your family holiday, I¡¯ll come to find you tomorrow.¡± With that, Bai Heguang called Bai Qiucha and prepared to leave. ¡°Bai Chuanqi, since such an opportunity to gather together has arisen, why don¡¯t you stay and spend the evening with us? My wife and I would like to show our gratitude for your care of Bai Qi.¡± Seeing this, Bai Yan immediately extended an invitation to Bai Heguang, who pondered for a moment and compared it to the quiet New Year¡¯s Eves he and Bai Qiucha usually spent together. He then nodded. ¡°Then I¡¯ll be imposing.¡± Seeing Bai Heguang agree, both Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha were somewhat surprised. ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll leave tonight¡¯s dinner to my pet beast Gamma. His culinary skills are quite good.¡± Bai Qi immediately summoned Gamma. After giving a few simple instructions, Gamma moved a whole set of professional cooking utensils and a pile of ingredients from the secret realm. As an in-house experienced chef, Gamma¡¯s movements were swift, and the savory dishes were quickly presented before Bai Qi. ¡°Son, how did you train your pets to be so, um¡­ multitalented?¡± After witnessing the skeleton that could carve runes, the Arctic Ice Wolf that could help design machinery, the Ancestor Beast whose biological talent could be described as against the heavens, and now a slime that could cook, Although Bai Yan and his wife were not Beast Masters, they had seen plenty of them and their pets. It was the first time they had seen someone cultivate their pets like Bai Qi. ¡°They just developed their own hobbies, it has nothing to do with me.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, Alpha¡¯s rune carving was mostly self-taught afterward, Schuck¡¯s research efficiency was even higher than his own, Gamma¡¯s cooking skills were self-cultivated, and Delta used himself directly to conduct biological experiments. As for the insects, they originally functioned as dream generators within the team, but with the development of the Jade Dream, they took on the role of a GM, quietly nibbling on the dreams of pets every day in the Jade Dream under the pretext of supervision. Dreams, as long as they were constantly updated, could be recovered by sleeping. Suffice it to say, except for Jie Ta, the other five pets all found a secondary occupation that matched their hobbies. ¡°Not bad, nurturing the independence of the pet beasts is beneficial for their future independent battles.¡± Bai Heguang nodded slightly, saying, ¡°But don¡¯t forget about the cultivation of your pets¡¯ combat power.¡± ¡°I understand, teacher.¡± Bai Qi nodded repeatedly, he understood this point, but since the hobbies of the five pets were closely related to their fighting styles, he didn¡¯t intervene too much. ¡°Cultivating independence, huh¡­¡± Listening to their conversation, Bai Qiucha imagined the Bone Dragon dressed in various work clothes working all over the place. Forget it, I couldn¡¯t do it after all. Bai Qiucha shook his head to dispel the odd scenes from his mind and started tasting Gamma¡¯s dishes. Having trained so long in the Twilight Tomb, he felt somewhat fatigued. He rarely had an opportunity to spend the New Year¡¯s Eve with so many people, so he ought to relax a bit. Ding Dong! Just then, the mechanical butler broadcasted the image of the entrance where the Zhuge Chen family of three stood. ¡°Why are they here?¡± Bai Qi was curious and promptly got up with Bai Yan and Luo Zhu to welcome them. ¡°Uncle Zhuge, Aunt Fu, why are you here?¡± Bai Qi opened the door, looked at the three covered in snow, and asked. ¡°My old man said that since Uncle Bai and Aunt Luo are both here this year, we might as well come over and spend New Year¡¯s Eve at your place.¡± Zhuge Chen smiled, ¡°You don¡¯t mind, right?¡± ¡°How could I? Of course, you¡¯re welcome.¡± Bai Qi turned around intending to guide the three back into the house when he saw a giant eagle descend from the sky¡ªit could only be Luo Xiang. ¡°Instructor Luo, don¡¯t tell me you had nowhere else to celebrate the New Year?¡± Bai Qi twitched the corner of his mouth. Normally, his mansion was devoid of any life, but today turned out to be special¡ªeverybody was here. ¡°What? Not welcome?¡± Luo Xiang put his hand on Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder and said pitifully, ¡°I woke up and realized that the Super God Evolution Research Institute was empty. I was bored, so I came over to mooch off your food.¡± ¡°And, I¡¯m not the only one who came to mooch.¡± Luo Xiang pointed behind him, and a golden Array appeared. Soon after, President Qin appeared in front of Bai Qi. ¡°This is such a lively gathering? Seems like I came at the right time.¡± Bai Qi sighed, ¡°President Qin, Instructor Luo is one thing, but why did you also leave your house to come here?¡± ¡°My old lady went on a trip with my son and daughter-in-law and hasn¡¯t returned yet. Celebrating New Year¡¯s Eve alone is lonely. You wouldn¡¯t want to leave me, an old man, alone would you?¡± President Qin looked pitifully at Bai Qi, his intention was clear. ¡°President, your choice of words is not quite right¡­¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, ¡°Forget it, the more the merrier. I also have something to report to the President and Instructor Luo.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Upon hearing that, President Qin¡¯s expression grew stern, ¡°Young man, you didn¡¯t cause any trouble, did you?¡± ¡°No, I just lured a legendary creature back.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine, just luring a¡­wait, what did you just say you lured back?¡± In the astonishment of President Qin, Bai Qi led everyone back into the house. ¡°Heguang, you¡¯re also here?¡± Seeing that Bai Heguang was also there, President Qin was somewhat surprised. ¡°Mm.¡± Bai Heguang greeted everyone with a slight nod, then stopped talking. ¡°Okay, everyone, let¡¯s eat first, we can talk later.¡± Bai Yan asked the robot butler to bring out a bigger table, chairs, and utensils, and reception everyone to sit. Gamma then served more dishes. Under the influence of good food, the atmosphere of the dinner was particularly harmonious. Eventually, they summoned their pets to enjoy the food together. After everyone had their fill, Gamma served tea for everyone then went back to the pile of pets to continue its meal. As the chef of the night, Gamma had been quite busy. Now that it finally got free, it was intent on eating to its heart¡¯s content. ¡°By the way, Bai Qi, what are your future plans?¡± Zhuge Xu sipped his tea and asked. ¡°Plans?¡± Bai Qi pause for a moment, ¡°I plan to train near the seashore.¡± Compared to the inland area where the Federation was located, there were much more types and numbers of extraordinary creatures in the sea. There, he should be able to gather enough resources to strengthen Jie Ta. By the way, Bai Qi also wanted to see different pets. ¡°Go to the sea? The Federation¡¯s restraint on that area isn¡¯t strong, son, you don¡¯t consider reconsidering?¡± Luo Zhu was a bit worried upon hearing this. ¡°No problem, I will bring Nicholas with me.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand, then suddenly remembered something. Speaking of, he hadn¡¯t seen Nicholas when he went to the Green Dragon Secret Realm before. He didn¡¯t know where he ran off to. ¡°You are now a Six-Stage Beast Trainer, indeed you should venture out to accumulate some experience.¡± Bai Heguang nodded, fully agreeing with Bai Qi¡¯s idea. ¡°However, since it¡¯s your first time going out so far alone, I suggest not going too far.¡± After thinking for a moment, President Qin suggested, ¡°Why don¡¯t you go to the Southern Abyss Coast guarded by Master Mo Guan? With a familiar person guiding, it will be more convenient.¡± ¡°Master Mo Guan? Well, I don¡¯t have a specific destination anyway.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, agreeing with President Qin¡¯s suggestion. ¡°Tsk tsk¡­I originally wanted to pull you in to help interpret the Element Gate, it seems like there¡¯s no chance now.¡± Luo Xiang shrugged regretfully and was about to say something when a melodious bell rang outside. ¡°It¡¯s the bell of the Lonely Mountain Temple, is it New Year¡¯s Eve already?¡± Zhuge Xu checked the time and laughed, ¡°There are so many people that time flies. New Year¡¯s Eve came especially fast.¡± ¡°Yes, indeed.¡± Everyone nodded in agreement, while Bai Qi began to imagine his experiences in the sea. The sea, how exciting~ Chapter 458 - Chapter 458: Chapter 453: A New Journey Chapter 458: Chapter 453: A New Journey Early morning. After briskly finishing his morning routine, Bai Qi descended downstairs. Due to staying up late for the New Year¡¯s Eve celebration, most of the companion monsters were still sleeping, only Alpha and Delta had begun training early in the courtyard. ¡°Bai Qi, why are you up so early? Shouldn¡¯t you sleep in on the first day of the Spring Festival?¡± Seeing Bai Qi emerge, Luo Xiang who was eating breakfast chuckled. ¡°Instructor Luo, you¡¯re up early too.¡± Bai Qi walked over to the table, asking, ¡°Instructor Luo, are you still planning to go to Taize Lake?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not going today. The materials I ordered have arrived, I need to go and receive them.¡± Luo Xiang shook his head, replying. ¡°Are those materials for cultivating companion monsters?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat curious upon hearing this. Luo Xiang had a lineup of mythical species; Bai Qi wanted to see what materials Luo Xiang used to cultivate them. ¡°No, they¡¯re for building the Secret Realm Tower.¡± Luo Xiang explained, ¡°The materials previously prepared were only sufficient for building a foundation, so I ordered some more to further perfect it.¡± ¡°The Secret Realm Tower? Can I take a look?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes shone upon hearing this. Having been a Beast Master for so long, they had never seen a real Secret Realm Tower. Well, it should be a Secret Realm Tower belonging to a living Beast Master. Given such a good opportunity, they obviously couldn¡¯t miss it. ¡°That¡¯s not a problem, but my Secret Realm Tower is not completely stable yet, so I can¡¯t let outsiders in.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine, just allowing me to appreciate it would be enough.¡± Bai Qi waved his hands, a Secret Realm Tower relates to a Legendary Beast Master¡¯s final trump card, even if Luo Xiang let him see it, Bai Qi would feel embarrassed. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go see it in the courtyard outside.¡± Luo Xiang put down his chopsticks and together with Bai Qi came to the courtyard. The complex Rune Mark on the back of his hand flashed with light, and a tall tower appeared in front of Bai Qi. The tower¡¯s design was not complicated; from afar, it looked somewhat similar to the Star-patrolling Tower, with various types of companion monster patterns faintly visible on the tower body. ¡°This is my Star-patrolling Tower. But many parts are not yet installed, so it can¡¯t be used as fighting aid for the time being.¡± Patting the Star-patrolling Tower, Luo Xiang explained. ¡°The Secret Realm Tower is also capable of fighting?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback upon hearing this, discovering an unknown domain. ¡°Of course. Apart from legendary pet beasts, the Secret Realm Tower is one major reason why legends can become the absolute main force in large-scale wars.¡± Luo Xiang nodded solemnly, adding, ¡°To put it simply, the Secret Realm Tower effectively serves as a war fortress, and how much combat power it can exert depends on your companion monsters and how you build your Secret Realm Tower.¡± ¡°A war fortress, huh¡­¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly. Although Bai Heguang had mentioned the Secret Realm Tower before, in Bai Qi¡¯s impression, the purpose of the Secret Realm Tower was mostly to serve as an anchor, fixing the secret realm on the main world¡¯s crystal wall. But as it seemed now, the functions of the Secret Realm Tower were quite diverse. ¡°Even though you just promoted to the sixth stage, but considering your usual progress speed, I suggest you start preparing in advance. After all, subsequent parts can be added slowly, but the basic structure cannot be modified.¡± Luo Xiang handed Bai Qi a book, saying, ¡°This is a handbook about constructing the Secret Realm Tower, which was given to me by Bai Chuanqi. You could say it¡¯s now being returned to its rightful owner.¡± ¡°Teacher¡¯s handbook?¡± Bai Qi took the handbook, he quickly flipped through it, and his understanding of the Secret Realm Tower gradually became clearer. The Secret Realm Tower, a symbol of the Legendary Beast Master, is also a core element for companion monsters to break through to legend, yet at the same time, it is a means for Legendary Beast Masters to stand on their own. ¡°Suddenly, I feel like¡­ I¡¯m running out of money again¡­¡± Bai Qi scratched his head with a bit of a headache, no wonder there were so few Legendary Beast Masters, the cost was truly frightening. ¡°You¡¯re worried about not having money? Others may not know, but I do know, Mr. Bai Qi.¡± Luo Xiang patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, saying, ¡°I¡¯m leaving first, we can chat when we¡¯re free.¡± ¡°By the way, before President Qin left, he asked me to tell you to find him at the Association after you wake up, it seems he has something to discuss with you.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly upon hearing this. If President Qin was looking for him at this time, it must be about the Southern Abyss Coast incident. Thinking of this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t be bothered with breakfast. He immediately summoned the Six Pets to his side, rode upon Delta, and headed straight for the Association. ¡­ Beast Master Association. Thanks to the bonus from being a Disciple of the Void, Bai Qi had finally experienced the convenience of President Qin¡¯s casual teleportations. He arrived at the Association gate almost instantaneously. The Association was still teeming with people, yet it wasn¡¯t just Beast Masters. The number of Spirit Controllers also wasn¡¯t small. According to the new ¡°Beast Master / Spirit Controller Management Regulations¡± issued by the Federation, Beast Masters / Spirit Controllers needed to complete tasks issued by the Beast Master Association. They were required to achieve certain targets before they could undergo assessments. Those who passed the assessments were qualified for first and second stage evolution of the Rune. As for Leap Evolution, it was only open to Spirit Controllers. They needed to go through a one-month rapport investigation with their companion monsters before they could be qualified. This regulation undoubtedly restricted the progress speed of Beast Masters and Spirit Controllers, but none of them complained. Instead, they all seemed motivated. The reason was simple. The Association was going to choose the two hundred best performers from these assessment participants, granting them internal tests for the epoch-making online game ¡°Jade Dream¡±. What, you don¡¯t know about Jade Dream? Go next door and turn right, hurry up and get your internet connection at the network department. After the grand opening of the Super God Evolution Research Institute, ¡®Jade Dream¡¯ and ¡®Leap Evolution¡¯ instantly dominated the popular searches, with the top 20 hot search topics all pertaining to Bai Qi and the Institute. Among them, what people were most eagerly anticipating was ¡®Jade Dream¡¯. According to the Super God Evolution Research Institute, ¡®Jade Dream¡¯ was about to undergo its first closed beta, with only 1000 slots available. The Gusu City Beastmaster Association was granted 200 slots, thanks to the city¡¯s geographical advantages. Because of this, the Beast Masters and Spirit Controllers were not only unopposed to the announcement of the ¡®Beastmaster/Spirit Controller Management Regulation¡¯ but in fact, were hugely excited for it. Even Beast Masters and Spirit Controllers from neighboring cities were already considering moving to Gusu City. Undeniably, announcing these two plans together was just plain genius. ¡°People nowadays sure are obsessed,¡± Hidden within the void, Bai Qi watched the frenzied youth below, unsuppressable grin tugging at his lips. The more zealous they were, the more cash lining his pocket~ Taking another glance at the continuous stream of people flowing towards the association in the distance, Bai Qi gave a pat to Delta, and in a flash, appeared directly in President Qin¡¯s office. ¡°Cough, cough, you little jerk! Didn¡¯t anyone ever teach you to knock?!¡± President Qin, who was drinking water at the time, choked in surprise with Bai Qi¡¯s unexpected appearance. After finally catching his breath, he couldn¡¯t help but curse. ¡°Didn¡¯t you tell me to come over right after I woke up?¡± Bai Qi looked innocent and replied, ¡°Besides, there are so many people outside. I did this to avoid causing a commotion.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, President Qin¡¯s expression somewhat improved. ¡°Fine, just don¡¯t make a habit out of this.¡± President Qin waved his hand dismissively and looking at Delta, said, ¡°However, your pet¡¯s ability to spatially transmit is improving. It¡¯s a shame it can¡¯t evolve into the king level yet.¡± ¡°Delta is special, so I wanted to ask if the association has any temporal department resources to exchange.¡± Bai Qi shrugged in response. ¡°As a member of the Tower of Decision, can¡¯t you ask for it yourself?¡± President Qin gave Bai Qi an irritated look and said, ¡°Heguang left for the association¡¯s headquarters with the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit this morning, and considering your contributions, requesting one temporal department resource isn¡¯t excessive. Boss Zhao should agree to that.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. His painstaking efforts to persuade the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit indeed paid off. ¡°However, temporal department resources are extremely scarce, so you might have to wait for some time, can you manage that?¡± ¡°No problem, as long as I can get it.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand, fully aware of the scarcity of temporal department resources. He was content as long as it was available. This was perfect; he now had the freedom to embark on his adventure to the Southern Abyss Coast. ¡°Well then, I¡¯ve already discussed it with Mo Guan about the Southern Abyss Coast. You can go there whenever you like, and he will help you arrange the schedule. As for the rest¡­ ¡± President Qin paused, pulling out a metallic card from his drawer and handed it to Bai Qi, ¡°This is a data card sent by the Thirteenth Bureau. It contains what you want, so keep it safe.¡± A data card sent by the Thirteenth Bureau? Could this be about the Quantum Mind Field? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes flashed as he immediately inserted the data card into his personal smart device for a check. ¡°Indeed, Yi Yu is indeed efficient.¡± Bai Qi grinned, handing the data card straight to Schuck inside the Secret Realm. ¡°Kid, watch your address, Yi Yu has become a legend, you should call him Yi Chuanqi now.¡± President Qin waved his hand and said, ¡°If that¡¯s all, then get the hell out of here. I still have a lot of work to do.¡± ¡°Alright~¡± Grinning, Bai Qi quickly climbed onto Delta and left the association. He needed to avoid becoming a laborer for all these troublesome tasks for President Qin. ¡°Next, I¡¯ll say goodbye to Mom and Dad, call Nicholas and set off.¡± Bai Qi, who had been hovering above the association, took one last look at the increasingly bustling city, and headed straight for the Super God Evolution Research Institute. ¡­ ¡°Son, you¡¯re leaving already?¡± Shock colored Luo Zhu¡¯s face as she looked at Bai Qi, clearly not expecting him to leave so urgently. ¡°Yep, the sooner I leave, the sooner I¡¯ll return. I need to quickly level up my pets.¡± Bai Qi responded, ¡°If everything goes according to plan, I should be back in a week or two, just in time for school.¡± ¡°Well¡­alright then,¡± Luo Zhu sighed, offering no further objections. Bai Yan, on the other hand, seemed to have thought of something, suggesting, ¡°The Southern Abyss Coast has a fairly high risk factor. Why not wait a bit longer and take your Green Dragon friend with you?¡± ¡°Huh? What¡¯s up with Nicholas? Why can¡¯t he come along?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback by this. The Brita family already provided the first batch of Bright Spirit Gold, and Nicholas had even completed the Jade Helmet. He should be pretty much free. ¡°About that¡­you better go check it out yourself.¡± Bai Yan sighed helplessly, looking like he just couldn¡¯t explain himself. Chapter 459 - Chapter 459: Chapter 454: The Strongest Working Dragon in History! Chapter 459: Chapter 454: The Strongest Working Dragon in History! Super God Evolution Research Institute, Fifth Stage production area. Bai Qi looked blankly at the eager Niclaus who was hammering jade imprints onto several jade helmets, then glanced at the production line that was continuously producing helmets, and couldn¡¯t help asking. ¡°Weren¡¯t there only 1000 in the first batch? Why are there still so many?¡± Nicolas shook his head, and said, ¡°Dragon also isn¡¯t clear about it. They sent over the second batch of metal this morning and said that Dragon should complete it as soon as possible.¡± ¡°Is the second batch here already?¡± Bai Qi was a little surprised. The efficiency of the Brita family was quite high. They had just delivered the first batch a few days ago, and today was the second batch? ¡°So, how many helmets need to be made in the second batch of metal?¡± Nicholas tilted his head and said, ¡°It seems like there are 100,000?¡± Bai Qi: ¡°¡­¡± 100,000, they clearly didn¡¯t plan to let Niclaus leave at all. While Bai Qi was complaining, a researcher came to Nicholas with a metal box, opened the lid, and revealed the neatly arranged potions inside. ¡°Master Nicholas, could you kindly supplement these potions with life force?¡± ¡°Leave it to Dragon.¡± Nicholas nodded, blew gently towards the metal box, and a breath of jade precisely entered it without any overflow. However, before Bai Qi could ask, another group of people pushed a cart full of Spirit-Control Orbs over, asking Niclaus to apply a Jade imprint. Bai Qi felt powerless to retort, no wonder he couldn¡¯t find Nicolas on New Year¡¯s Eve, it was because he was working overtime here. Entrepreneurs are entrepreneurs, even the legendary green dragon was exploited, this is indeed too ruthless. ¡°I¡¯m going to the Southern Abyss Coast next, do you want to come along, Nicholas?¡± Bai Qi told Nicholas about his next plan, but Nicholas didn¡¯t have time to lift his head and said, ¡°Southern Abyss Coast? Dragon may not be able to go for now. If you¡¯re busy, Bai Qi, let Epsilon find Dragon from Jade Dream, Dragon can go there anytime.¡± ¡°Is that possible?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened. Indeed, Niclaus could enter Jade Dream with his real body. As long as Epsilon used the Jade imprint to open Jade Dream, Niclaus could come directly. ¡°Of course, Dragon has a part of consciousness staying in Jade Dream. You can find Dragon anytime, Bai Qi.¡± Nicholas nodded and said, ¡°Dragon still has work to do, so I won¡¯t talk to you much.¡± After speaking, Nicholas squatted back by the production line, picked up a Jade Helmet skillfully, punched a Jade imprint, and then changed to the next one. This action was so skillful and the efficiency so high, he was wasted on not being a screw turner. ¡°If Master Aleta knew I had a Green Dragon working for me, he wouldn¡¯t say anything¡­ would he?¡± Watching Nicholas, who was likely to develop into the strongest laboring dragon in history, Bai Qi shrank his neck unrestrainedly and ran to his office. Although the main purpose of this maritime experience was to collect upgrade materials for Jie Ta, and by the way gain some experience, research and learning could not be abandoned. Given the relatively low-end instruments in the secret place, Bai Qi intended to temporarily move the instruments in his upstairs headmaster¡¯s research area to the secret place. Yes, just temporarily. There were quite a lot of instruments in the research area, but they were quickly moved into the secret place with the concerted efforts of the Six Pets and placed in pre-prepared locations. ¡°Yu, hurry up and sort out the data inside, then continue to deduce the uncompleted projects.¡± Because Husky usually stayed in the Ice Field Mystery, Bai Qi placed Yu in the Grassland Mystery to help with his research. ¡°Yes, Grandpa. Yu is on his way.¡± Yu was very obedient and immediately began to check each instrument with the engineering robot. ¡°Beast Master, I need to concentrate on decoding the quantum mind field, please don¡¯t disturb me recently.¡± Seeing that the base was gradually getting on track, Schuck put away the quantum mind field data card and directly returned to the Ice Field Mystery. ¡°Really, everyone is busier than the other~¡± Bai Qi shrugged when he saw this, checked again to make sure nothing was missed, and then left the Secret Area, rode Delta to the south. ¡­ Southern Abyss Coast. As the largest contiguous area between the Federation and the sea, the economy of the Southern Abyss Coast was extremely developed. The constant flow of tourists and the rich resources in the sea made it one of the most populated areas in the Federation. ¡°Although I¡¯ve heard about it before, it¡¯s somewhat different when you see it for yourself.¡± Watching the hustle and bustle, reminded Bai Qi of the tourist spots in his past life. It was also crowded with people like this. As Bai Qi was curiously looking around, a Beast Master riding a white bird flew from a distance. ¡°Hello, this is a forbidden flight zone, please land as soon as possible.¡± ¡°Forbidden flight zone?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback. Most Beast Masters like to contract a flying system pet beast, so the Federation basically has no forbidden flight zones, at least Gusu City is like this. Thinking of this, Bai Qi looked into the distance, and indeed found that except for this place, other places had built high walls, and they were full of various weapons and patrolling Beast Masters. The atmosphere of this Southern Abyss Coast was quite different from that of the mainland. ¡°I apologize, this is my first time here, and I¡¯m not familiar with the situation.¡± Bai Qi smiled apologetically at the Beast Master, saying, ¡°By the way, could you tell me where the Beast Master Association is located here?¡± ¡°The Beast Master Association?¡± The patrolling Beast Master paused, and said, ¡°May I see your identification, please?¡± ¡°I need an ID?¡± Bai Qi presented his Beast Master license to the patrolling Beast Master. It seemed that the Southern Abyss Sea Area was not as peaceful as it appeared on the surface. The patrolling Beast Master took the license, and upon seeing the name and level displayed on it, froze on the spot. ¡°Six Stage Beast Trainer, Bai Qi¡­ You¡¯re Master Bai Qi?!¡± ¡°Uh, I am Bai Qi. Is there a problem?¡± Bai Qi took back his license, noticing the patrol Beast Master¡¯s expression grow fanatic. He had a bad feeling about this. It seemed he had encountered a fanatic fan. ¡°No problem, of course not!¡± The patrolling Beast Master shook his head repeatedly and asserted, ¡°I am Jiang Guan, a Four Stage Beast Master, and a patrol officer of the Southern Abyss Coast branch of the Association.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± Bai Qi bowed slightly, ¡°Could you take me to the Beast Master Association? I have an appointment with Master Mo Guan.¡± ¡°Sure, sure, I¡¯ll take you there right away!¡± Jiang Guan nodded, about to lead Bai Qi over when he suddenly remembered something and turned around rather sheepishly, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Master Bai Qi. According to the regulations here, unless you have permission documents, no one other than patrol officers can fly in the restricted area. So, you might have to trouble yourself by riding my Seagull.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, it¡¯s all the same to me.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders, called back Delta, and landed on the Seagull. The Seagull had large wings and a two-seater setup on its back, which seemed to have been designed for such suddenly occurring situations. ¡°Master Bai Qi, this reinforcing armament from the Super God Evolution Research Institute, well actually, it was the Armed Evolution Research Group back then, has been a great help to us patrollers. As you know, the sea breeze here is truly¡­¡± Unlike his cold appearance, Jiang Guan was exceptionally talkative. He did not stop talking until they reached the Association. Even Bai Qi, who had half a year¡¯s training in communication from the Undead Department, couldn¡¯t interrupt him. However, there was some benefit to this. At the very least, Bai Qi gained a basic understanding of the situation in Southern Abyss Sea Area. Although the Southern Abyss Coast had a tourist area, it was limited to where Bai Qi had just been. Apart from that, the rest of the area was almost entirely controlled. Even though it was just below the coast, the number of ferocious beasts in the sea was too large, and incidents of sea beasts attacking humans onshore occurred almost daily. Because of this, the military and the Beast Master Association at the Southern Abyss Coast had effectively merged into one department, aiming to facilitate the management of these areas. Simply put, the Beast Masters here did one job and received two salaries. ¡°It¡¯s rather enviable, isn¡¯t it?¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue and entered the Association, led by Jiang Guan. Just like in Gusu City, the Association here was crowded with Beast Masters passing and carrying out assignments. However, compared to the Beast Masters in Gusu City, those here had a distinct sternness about them, which tipped more towards the military Beast Masters. ¡°Bai Qi, how did you end up here?¡± Just then, a young man wearing windproof sunglasses appeared in front of Bai Qi. ¡°Who are you?¡± Bai Qi looked at him for a while, but still couldn¡¯t remember who he was, until the man took off his sunglasses, and Bai Qi tentatively identified him. ¡°It seems I didn¡¯t leave much of an impression on you. I¡¯m Zhang Kai from Lingxi City!¡± Zhang Kai sighed helplessly and revealed his identity. Bai Qi finally remembered him. ¡°Zhang Kai? Aren¡¯t you in the Thirteenth Bureau? How did you end up here?¡± ¡°I¡¯m still in the Thirteenth Bureau. I¡¯m just here at the Southern Abyss Coast on patrol duty.¡± Zhang Kai added, ¡°But what about you, how did the Gusu City Association agree to send you here?¡± ¡°I came here for training.¡± Bai Qi stated, ¡°By the way, is Master Mo Guan inside?¡± ¡°Yes. I had just finished reporting a task to Master Mo Guan.¡± Zhang Kai nodded, glanced at the time, and said, ¡°I have a mission to complete, so I will be leaving first.¡± Bai Qi bowed his head slightly. Meanwhile, the curious Jiang Guan moved closer and asked, ¡°Zhang Kai, although a Four Stage Beast Master like me, has a fighting power that is by no means inferior to some Fifth Stage Beastmasters because of his Silent Talent. Master Bai Qi, do you know Zhang Kai?¡± ¡°Yes, I defeated him in the joint examination of the two cities.¡± Jiang Guan remained silent, swallowing the praise he was about to give. He almost forgot that the person in front of him was the youngest Six Stage Beast Master in the history of the Federation. Perhaps it was not appropriate to compliment his peers in front of him. ¡°Well, I¡¯d better take you to see Master Mo Guan first, Master Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Okay, thank you for your trouble.¡± Chapter 460 - Chapter 460: Chapter 455: First Glimpse of the Sea Territory Chapter 460: Chapter 455: First Glimpse of the Sea Territory Under Jiang Guan¡¯s guidance, Bai Qi finally met Mo Guan, who was somewhat surprised by Bai Qi¡¯s arrival. ¡°Bai Qi? Lao Qin just told me a few days ago that you were planning to come here. How did you get here so quickly?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t want to delay the start of school, so I hurried along the way.¡± Bai Qi smiled. Although Gusu City wasn¡¯t a seaside town, it was located in the southern part of the Federation. With Delta¡¯s ability to traverse the Void, it took only two days to reach there at full speed. ¡°True, you are still a student.¡± Master Mo Guan stroked his beard and suddenly sighed, ¡°It¡¯s really hard to imagine, someone who got their Beast Master license just half a year ago, is now a Six Stage master. I¡¯m getting old, really old.¡± ¡°Master Mo Guan, you¡¯re joking. I still have a lot to learn from you.¡± Bai Qi replied. Although they only had contact during the previous Pet Beast Illustrated Handbook data assessment, Bai Qi was familiar with Master Mo Guan¡¯s reputation. A single man holds the pass, and ten thousand cannot get through. This acclaim was not one Mo Guan gave himself, but he had earned it through his deeds. ¡°With Bai Chuanqi here, there¡¯s no need for learning. I can only teach you some combat experiences.¡± Mo Guan stood up and said, ¡°I¡¯m going to patrol the coastline now. Do you want to come with me?¡± ¡°I¡¯d love to.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Although Jiang Guan had already told him a lot, it was only a general overview of the Southern Abyss Coast. He still needed to learn the specifics from Mo Guan. The two walked out of the office together, but instead of leaving, Mo Guan took Bai Qi into a large hall. The hall was spacious, with nothing in it except for a large mechanical door in the middle. But it made Bai Qi notice something different about the mechanical door. ¡°The Starry Sky Gate?¡± Bai Qi turned to Mo Guan. ¡°Yes, there are often emergencies on the Southern Abyss Coast. To ensure timely support, the Federation specifically placed a Starry Sky Gate here.¡± Mo Guan nodded, and after verifying his identity, the Starry Sky Gate suddenly opened. ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll show you the scenery of the sea area.¡± Bai Qi nodded and followed Mo Guan through the Starry Sky Gate. After passing through the Starry Sky Gate, Bai Qi immediately smelled a salty tang that was unique to the seashore. Looking around, he discovered he was on top of the tall wall he had seen before. ¡°This is the front line of the Southern Abyss Coast, the Boundary Wall.¡± Mo Guan patted the wall next to him and said, ¡°Without this wall blocking them, this place would have already been occupied by amphibious sea beasts.¡± ¡°Are the sea beasts so aggressive?¡± Bai Qi frowned slightly. He had always heard that the Ferocious Beast Tribe often provoked the Federation, but he didn¡¯t expect the sea area to be the same. ¡°Although we haven¡¯t specifically detected it, even the currently known sea area is three to four times the size of the land area, more than ten times the size of the Federation. How many transcendent creatures do you think can hide in there?¡± Mo Guan laughed, ¡°The competition in the sea area is fierce, so some amphibious creatures come onshore to find food. Although their levels are not very high, they still pose a threat to ordinary people.¡± ¡°So, this wall was built?¡± ¡°Of course not.¡± Master Mo Guan put on a serious face and said, ¡°The sea area is indeed too large. Nobody knows when the sea beasts inside will come ashore. We need to be prepared beforehand, otherwise, if there is really an emergency situation, there will be no time to deal with it.¡± So, it was a precautionary measure. However, with so few people, if one or two legendary sea beasts came, it seemed that they wouldn¡¯t be able to handle it. Just then, a huge shrimp, clad in a solid shell and waving two menacing large pincers, emerged from the sea and rushed towards the Boundary Wall. This aura, is it a legendary creature? What the hell? Just got to the sea area and encounter a legendary sea beast attacking the city. Doesn¡¯t my luck seem to be too good?! And, Master Mo Guan, aren¡¯t you guys being a bit too calm? ¡°Don¡¯t worry, this is the Legendary of Stable Sea, not an invasion of sea beasts.¡± Mo Guan chuckled, and Bai Qi also noticed a human standing on top of the giant shrimp¡¯s head. ¡°So, is that the Water Elemental Titled Legend, ¡®Stable Sea¡¯ Xiao Mu?¡± Bai Qi asked, somewhat surprised. ¡°Yes, Xiao Chuanqi is active in the sea area all year round and hardly ever returns to the Federation¡¯s interior. He stays here to suppress rebellious sea beasts. Otherwise, with just us few, we wouldn¡¯t be able to suppress this vast sea area.¡± Mo Guan laughed, and Xiao Mu had already arrived at the Boundary Wall. A strong aura came over and the progress of the Evolution Egg, which hadn¡¯t moved for a long time, began to change quickly. As expected, the Titled Legendary¡¯s beasts, although they were also legendary, were quite different from ordinary ones. ¡°Master Mo, what kind of creature is Xiao Chuanqi¡¯s pet beast? It doesn¡¯t seem to be recorded in the Illustrated Handbook?¡± Bai Qi asked Mo Guan with some curiosity. ¡°The Pet Beast Illustrated Handbook doesn¡¯t record information on legendary creatures; it¡¯s normal that you don¡¯t know.¡± Mo Guan said, ¡°This is Xiao Chuanqi¡¯s unique beast, the Sea Covering Lobster. It¡¯s a Dragon-blooded creature. When it comes to combat power in the sea area, it has few rivals in the Federation.¡± ¡°Sea Covering¡­ Lobster?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched slightly. The name Sea Covering was quite domineering, Dragon-blooded ones were also good, Lobster seemed to be no problem. But this Lobster¡­ Well, suddenly feeling a bit hungry. ¡°Master Mo, I¡¯ve surveyed the nearby sea area, there are no large sea beasts approaching for now, I¡¯ll leave the rest to you.¡± Xiao Mu leaped down from the giant sea shrimp and landed on the Boundary Wall, speaking to Mo Guan. ¡°Xiao Chuanqi is too kind. It was my duty anyway.¡± Mo Guan nodded and introduced the person next to him, ¡°This is Bai Qi, who came to the Southern Abyss Sea Area for training.¡± ¡°A disciple of Celestial Brilliance, the youngest Six Stage Beast Master, the father of Spirit Controllers, and a genius inventor of the Federation? I know this young lad with so many titles.¡± A gentle smile appeared on Xiao Mu¡¯s face. He said, ¡°It¡¯s a pity. Such an excellent individual was snatched away by that guy, Celestial Brilliance. It seems that I really should move around a bit.¡± ¡°Xiao Chuanqi is too kind. Bai Qi still needs guidance from our seniors.¡± Bai Qi slightly bowed, showing full respect to Xiao Mu. Someone who was willing to suppress sea beasts here year-round, Xiao Mu was worth respecting even if he wasn¡¯t a Titled Legendary. ¡°Hmm, I¡¯m going to rest for a while. We can talk more when I find time.¡± Xiao Mu was visibly tired, and after exchanging a few words with Mo Guan, he tamed the giant sea shrimp and left quickly. ¡°Being a Titled Legendary is truly not easy.¡± Thinking of this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but be reminded of his teacher, Bai Heguang. Although they had only known each other for half a year, Bai Qi had never seen Bai Heguang rest much. Perhaps it was because of this that their generation was able to grow up safely. ¡°They¡¯re all like this. You¡¯ll get used to it eventually.¡± Mo Guan smiled lightly. ¡°Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll show you around the sea area.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The two descended from the Boundary Wall, and Mo Guan summoned his pet beast. Instead of a Golden Armor Giant Spirit, it was an iron-armored giant snail. [Name]: Steel-Angle Iron-Belly Snail [Nature]: Steel, Water [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King [Introduction]: Its years-long habitation under the sea endows the Steel-Angle Iron-Belly Snail with robust defense. Its seemingly fragile shell could withstand most attacks. ¡­ This was a creature Bai Qi had never seen before. The Evolution Egg was also curious and prompted Bai Qi to get close to it. ¡°Hmm? Is this a mechanical armament?¡± Circumnavigating the large body, Bai Qi saw some mechanical parts hanging on both sides of the snail shell of the Steel-Angle Iron-Belly Snail. ¡°Yes, this is the military version of Stable Sea Armament, which is specially provided for soldiers and beast masters in the Southern Abyss Sea Area.¡± ¡°Stable Sea? Is it named after the title of Legendary of Stable Sea?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood and the image of Jiang Guan¡¯s set of armament came to his mind. Restraining Heaven and Stabilizing Sea, the meaning couldn¡¯t be more obvious. Mo Guan activated the Stable Sea Armament, and a hefty layer of mechanical armor soon coated the shell of the Steel-Angle Iron-Belly Snail. ¡°Climb aboard.¡± Mo Guan climbed onto a seat inside the armor first, gestured for Bai Qi to follow, and the Steel-Angle Iron-Belly Snail then took the two into the sea. In terms of speed, the Steel-Angle Iron-Belly Snail was extremely slow on land, but it was very fast underwater. It quickly left the beach and sank into the sea. ¡°The size of the sea beasts is indeed much larger than that of the ferocious beasts on land.¡± Looking at the outside through the porthole, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but exclaim as he noticed the fish as long as a person. ¡°These can¡¯t be considered large. Wait until we reach the deep-sea area, and you¡¯ll understand.¡± Mo Guan said: ¡°The sea area is rich in resources and hardly has any enemies. So, the sea beasts are generally larger than those in the interior, and the deeper the ocean, the more exaggerated the size.¡± Saying this, a relieved expression crossed Mo Guan¡¯s face. ¡°Luckily, most sea beasts don¡¯t possess the ability or the desire to go ashore, or else the threat they pose to human beings would far exceed that of the ferocious beasts.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi nodded slightly. Indeed, not to mention the combat power of the sea beasts, their mere size and quantity were concerning enough. The Steel-Angle Iron-Belly Snail continued to move forward, and the light around it gradually dimmed. Inside the Stable Sea Armament, various detection instruments were switched on to monitor everything around. ¡°We¡¯re here.¡± Mo Guan halted the Steel-Angle Iron-Belly Snail and pointed to the neatly arranged metal monuments not far away. ¡°Until here, it¡¯s the safe area of Southern Abyss Coast. These Boundary Monuments emit a special frequency to keep giant sea beasts away, while also providing real-time reports of nearby situations.¡± ¡°And what about the place further ahead?¡± Bai Qi understood and then became curious about the world outside the Boundary Monuments. ¡°Beyond that, it is a dangerous area where anyone except the Legendries cannot ensure safety.¡± Mo Guan¡¯s expression turned serious. ¡°During your training, remember not to leave the area marked by the Boundary Monuments. If you accidentally wander into it and encounter a giant sea beast, flee immediately. Don¡¯t ever think about fighting in the sea!¡± In combat underwater, the sea beasts have an absolute advantage. You must never harbor an illusion of luck, get it?¡± ¡°Previously, many people lusted after the abundant resources beyond the Boundary Monuments and recklessly ventured out. However, only a few have managed to return.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s ears perked up. ¡°Are the resources outside the Boundary Monuments abundant?¡± Mo Guan nodded and said, ¡°Any sea beast that can survive in that area is a mobile resource.¡± As he spoke, Mo Guan suddenly realized something. ¡°Old Qin repeatedly warned me that your visit this time is primarily to gain experience. You must not venture past the Boundary Monuments. Understand?¡± ¡°Yes, yes, I definitely won¡¯t go.¡± Bai Qi nodded vigorously, his face full of obedience. Chapter 461 - Chapter 461: Chapter 456: Are We Having an Education Board? Chapter 461: Chapter 456: Are We Having an Education Board? Seeing Bai Qi understood his words, Mo Guan breathed a sigh of relief, and steered the Steel-Angle Iron-Belly Snail slowly upwards to the surface. Like the ocean floor, the sea surface also had divisional buoy markers, but unlike the deserted seabed, there were quite a few moving checkpoints on the surface. Each manned by a Beast Master, who was observing the distant sea surface intently. ¡°The risks of the sea floor are much higher than those of the surface, so our Beast Masters typically patrol on the surface. If you want to hunt sea beasts, Bai Qi, you can have the patrol members guide you.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, he had just arrived at the place, and even if Mo Guan had not told him, he would not have wandered recklessly. At least, he had to wait until he knew something about the combat ability of the sea beasts. ¡°Alright, I need to go and check some other places, so I¡¯ll leave you with the patrol team members to guide you.¡± Mo Guan reached a checkpoint and said a few words to a middle-aged man in military uniform, then left quickly. Mo Li saluted Bai Qi and said, ¡°Master Bai Qi, I am Mo Li, the captain of Patrol Group 14. I am pleased to guide you through the Southern Abyss Coast.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi quickly returned the salute, ¡°I¡¯m the one who¡¯s interfering with your normal patrol.¡± Mo Li chuckled, ¡°Master Bai Qi, you really have to thank us. Your armament evolution had greatly alleviated the impact of disability on our troops.¡± Bai Qi was stunned upon hearing this but quickly understood when he saw the house full of pets with mechanical limbs. The creation of mechanical limbs was for these disabled pets to regain basic mobility, but their combat power was greatly reduced. However, after Bai Qi¡¯s armament evolution was introduced, these disabled pets not only regained their mobility but even gained stronger combat power than before. As a result, the military had a very positive impression of Bai Qi, the creator of the armament evolution. ¡°Captain Mo Li, your surname is Mo, could it be¡­¡± Bai Qi looked at Mo Li curiously. Mo Li nodded and said, ¡°Yes, Mo Guan is my father.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Bai Qi was enlightened. Father and son working in the same area was truly a case of a family of soldiers. ¡°Captain Mo, I¡¯ve patrolled around, and I didn¡¯t encounter any issues. We can now proceed to the next location.¡± Just then, a familiar voice came from outside the moving patrol station. It was Zhang Kai. ¡°Bai Qi? Why are you here again?¡± Without waiting for Mo Li to respond to Zhang Kai, Zhang Kai took the initiative and discovered Bai Qi. He was somewhat taken aback. It was like seeing a ghost. He kept bumping into Bai Qi. ¡°Zhang Kai, watch your attitude.¡± Upon hearing this, Mo Li slightly frowned, apparently a bit displeased. Zhang Kai promptly straightened his posture after seeing Mo Li¡¯s expression, and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Master Bai Qi!¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s okay, we¡¯re all friends here, no need to be so formal.¡± Seeing Zhang Kai¡¯s resentful eyes, Bai Qi nodded with satisfaction. Even in the real world, the concept of friendship scores did prove quite useful. ¡°We have completed our patrol here, so let¡¯s move on to the next location.¡± Mo Li took the task report handed over by Zhang Kai, carefully confirmed the content, then issued new instructions. The moving patrol station started its engines once again, moving in another direction. Compared to the Steel-Angle Iron-Belly Snail, the moving patrol station moved at a slower pace, giving Bai Qi plenty of time to take in the scenery of the ocean area. ¡°Master Bai Qi, do you have a task this time? Or are you planning to conduct any research experiments?¡± After making the patrol arrangements, Mo Li joined Bai Qi and asked. ¡°There¡¯s no particular task, I¡¯m just here to train my pet.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, insisting, ¡°Captain Mo Li, just call me Bai Qi, calling me Master is a bit strange.¡± Mo Guan and President Qin were of the same generation, so Mo Li, Mo Guan¡¯s son, was actually his uncle. Being addressed by his uncle like this made Bai Qi feel awkward. And it made him feel quite old. After a moment of hesitation, Mo Li didn¡¯t insist further, saying, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take liberties and call you Bai Qi.¡± The two chatted for a while longer, growing comfortable with each other¡¯s presence. Finally, Zhang Kai found an opportunity to join the conversation. ¡°Bai Qi, how¡¯s Gu Shan doing lately?¡± ¡°Gu Shan, I haven¡¯t seen him in a while. But last time we met, he was already a Four Stage Beast Master.¡± Bai Qi thought for a moment and answered. ¡°He¡¯s already reached the fourth stage.¡± Zhang Kai nodded slightly, his eyes burning with intense fighting spirit. Upon seeing Zhang Kai¡¯s expression, Mo Li nodded his approval and said, ¡°I¡¯ve watched the inter-city examination video between Gusu City and Lingxi City. It was astoundingly spectacular. The top eight contestants could be champions at any other time.¡± ¡°Captain, can you stop rubbing it in?¡± Hearing Mo Li¡¯s words, Zhang Kai seemed rather helpless. ¡°Hahaha¡­ Losing to Bai Qi is no disgrace. You reached the Fourth Stage at such a young age, which is quite excellent. So, don¡¯t put too much pressure on yourself.¡± Mo Li burst out laughing and suddenly thought of something, saying, ¡°That reminds me, Bai Qi, why don¡¯t you have another match with Zhang Kai? It would be a teaching game for us, and we get to broaden our horizons.¡± Once Mo Li uttered these words, the formerly occupied patrollers perked up, tilting their ears to listen in. In their group, there were five of them. Except for Captain Mo Li, who was at the Fifth Stage, the others were all at the Fourth Stage, with Zhang Kai possessing the highest combat prowess. After all, Zhang Kai¡¯s Silent Talent provided a massive restraint on them, and they had been humiliated by him quite a few times. Moreover, not only them, but Zhang Kai himself also showed great interest. Even though they were no match for him, they still wanted to show Bai Qi their progress. Upon hearing that representatives from the Ministry of Education were coming to observe, they naturally became more interested. ¡°The Ministry of Education?¡± Bai Qi was slightly taken aback when he heard this. He didn¡¯t mind thrashing about, but wasn¡¯t it a bit inappropriate to do it on someone else¡¯s territory? Boom! Just when Bai Qi was thinking of how to decline, the sea surface in front suddenly exploded. A large fish with extraordinarily long spikes jetted out from under the water and charged towards the moving sentry post. The fish was estimated to be over ten meters long, with its spike occupying half of its size. If it hit the moving sentry post, they were definitely going to get hurt inside. ¡°Everyone on alert, Li Su, activate the Defense System. Zhang Kai, contact the Boundary Wall. Wu En, Fan Sheng, get ready for battle.¡± Seeing the fish¡¯s sneak attack, Mo Li immediately put away his smile, quickly issued commands to the team members, and dodged the fish¡¯s attack by controlling the moving sentry post. ¡°Hang tight Bai Qi, we¡¯re accelerating. This Arrow Feather Fish has always ¡­¡± As Mo Li turned to look at Bai Qi and was just about to warn him to be careful, he saw that Bai Qi had already moved to the front row of the guardrail, whereas a large ancestral beast with silver-grey scales was floating in the air. ¡°Delta, you take a try, try to capture it alive for further study.¡± Blub blub. (Got it, Master.) Delta nodded and went straight into the direction the Arrow Feather Fish had fallen without transforming. The Arrow Feather Fish also seemed to sense the enemy above, temporarily giving up on the moving sentry post, and darting out of the water like an arrow, thrusting straight into Delta¡¯s abdomen. ¡°Be careful, Bai Qi! Arrow Feather Fish¡¯s spike can penetrate the majority of armors, it can¡¯t be resisted fiercely!¡± Seeing this, Mo Li immediately shouted a reminder. Bai Qi merely shrugged and murmured, ¡°He has to land a hit first.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the spike of the Arrow Feather Fish had already touched Delta, and even those in the sentry post could see spikes piercing Delta¡¯s scales. Despite this, Delta still didn¡¯t dodge and let the Arrow Feather Fish pierce him. ¡°How is this possible? There was no harm done?¡± Everyone was surprised to see this. Ignoring the attacks, could he be using Dematerialization Skill? ¡°No, it should be a Space Skill.¡± As a military member and Mo Guan¡¯s son, Mo Li had some knowledge about the mysteries of the Sun Secret Realm, which included the fact that Bai Qi used Delta to tear through twelve layers. ¡°Space Skills, huh?¡± Zhang Kai nodded slightly, looking again at the battle on the sea. The first battle failed, but the Arrow Feather Fish wasn¡¯t discouraged and launched another attack on Delta, only to pass through him again. With the Disciple of Void around, Delta could always be in the Void Resonance State, making the Arrow Feather Fish¡¯s attacks almost entirely ineffectual. However, Delta clearly didn¡¯t intend to let the Arrow Feather Fish move freely. The instant it passed through him, Delta suddenly turned back and grabbed the tail of the Arrow Feather Fish. Then, like swinging a large hammer, Delta swirled the Arrow Feather Fish in the air a few times and then violently smashed it into the empty space. Bang! The Arrow Feather Fish stopped in mid-air suddenly, even making a dull sound as if it had hit something hard. Space Barrier. In order to ensure a captive live, Delta precisely controlled his strength, only knocking out the Arrow Feather Fish without hurting anywhere. ¡°Is the Arrow Feather Fish this fragile?¡± Seeing Bai Qi easily subduing an Arrow Feather Fish, the patrollers, including Zhang Kai, were all a little puzzled. ¡°Stop babbling, Arrow Feather Fish swarm is coming!¡± Mo Li gave them a glare and then shouted to Bai Qi, ¡°Bai Qi, Arrow Feather Fish is a herd animal. If one appears here, there¡¯s definitely a school following. We need to get out of here fast.¡± An individual Arrow Feather Fish wasn¡¯t a big threat. Anyone amongst them could easily deal with it. But an Arrow Feather Fish swarm was horrifying. They were only a small patrol team. Even a warship would be doomed if it encountered an Arrow Feather Fish swarm head on. ¡°Swarm?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi turned back to look. As he expected, he saw Arrows of Arrow Feather Fish constantly leaping out of the water and a smile unconsciously appeared on his face. On seeing Bai Qi in this mood, Delta immediately understood what Bai Qi had in mind. A pair of huge dragon wings appeared behind him, lightly flapped, and a tornado appeared on the sea. This tornado spanned from the sky to the sea. As it rotated, the surrounding space also became distorted. The originally overwhelming Arrow Feather Fish did not resist when meeting this whirlpool and was sucked into it, disappearing without a trace. In an instant, the Arrow Feather Fish swarm, which had made countless sea patrol teams cower at the queue, disappeared from the sea surface just like that. ¡°So many fish, Gamma is going to be overjoyed~¡± Chapter 462 - Chapter 462: Chapter 457: Im in a Hurry Chapter 462: Chapter 457: I¡¯m in a Hurry Seeing how Bai Qi had casually dispatched the Arrow-Feathered Flying Fish school, Mo Li was left with his mouth agape in shock. Though there was something odd about Bai Qi¡¯s Ancestral Beast, it still was a creature with the characteristics of a Lord. But the fighting power that Delta had just displayed was even beyond that of a King creature of the same stage. Is this the difference between a genius and us ordinary folk? ¡°You did well. Go back and have a thorough research on the difference between the sea creatures and the ferocious beasts.¡± said Bai Qi. Blurb Blurb. (Understood, master.) Delta nodded its head, ready to head back into the secret realm, when suddenly the dragon wings on its back transformed into feathered wings, and the rest of Delta started to change as well. ¡°Experiencing another loss of control?¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi furrowed his brows, and Delta also seemed to snap back to reality, halting Survival of the Fittest and his abnormal transformation promptly vanished. ¡°It seems we should refrain from using Survival of the Fittest until we successfully awaken with the help of Temporal Department resources.¡± Although unsure as to why Delta¡¯s skills would lead to loss of control after awakening, it was more prudent to not use the skill for safety¡¯s sake. Bai Qi recalled Delta back into the secret realm before heading back to the post. Seeing everyone¡¯s shocked expressions, Bai Qi scratched his head awkwardly. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, have I done something wrong?¡± he asked. Mo Li quickly came to his senses upon hearing this, shook his head and responded: ¡°No, you did nothing wrong. You actually helped us neutralize a major crisis.¡± The scale of the fish school they just encountered was quite considerable. Even for their group of Six-Stage Beast Trainers, dealing with it would have required a warship. And now, Bai Qi had settled it with just one of his pet creatures, which naturally astonished them. ¡°That¡¯s a relief.¡± Bai Qi sighed with relief and then asked, ¡°Brother Mo, do you often come across fish schools like the one we just encountered?¡± Mo Li shook his head and said, ¡°The Arrow-Feathered Flying Fish school usually stays active in the open sea. It¡¯s very rare for it to venture into inland waters and even more so in large numbers like we saw today.¡± ¡°After all, for most of the sea beasts, only the weak tend to swim schools, while the stronger ones choose to swim alone. The Arrow-Feathered Flying Fish school is one of the more powerful fish amongst the schooling sea beasts.¡± ¡°I see,¡± said Bai Qi while nodding. He now had a general understanding of sea beast behavior. ¡°Brother Mo, do you have any information on sea beasts? It would be helpful for me when I venture into the sea alone.¡± ¡°Of course, while information on sea beasts isn¡¯t readily available inland, almost everyone here at the Southern Abyss Coast has it,¡± Mo Li responded and then took out his portable smart brain to copy and send Bai Qi the sea beast directory. ¡°Thank you.¡± Looking at the vast array of sea beasts listed in the directory, Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily and began to look for suitable targets. ¡°Captain, will there be any tutorials?¡± a team member suddenly inquired, approaching Mo Li. ¡°Tutorials, my foot! Let¡¯s have a match instead!¡± Zhang Kai retorted and then ran off to his post, stating absolute disinterest in the matter. That wasn¡¯t a tutorial group at all; it was a group for masochists if anything! Unless he was out of his mind, he wouldn¡¯t be caught dead doing something like that. After warding off the Arrow-Feathered Flying Fish school, the remainder of the patrol journey went rather smoothly. Mo Li deliberately helped Bai Qi quickly familiarise himself with the Southern Abyss Coast by taking him to several important areas, not returning until dusk. ¡°That is pretty much it. And the last thing to remember is never to wander off at sea after nightfall. This is crucial!¡± Mo Li warned. Seeing Mo Li¡¯s serious expression, Bai Qi took note of his advice. ¡°Rest assured, Brother Mo, I don¡¯t have the habit of wandering off at night,¡± Bai Qi assured. His nights were usually reserved for research, and he wouldn¡¯t have ventured out even if Mo Li hadn¡¯t advised him against it. ¡°That¡¯s wise,¡± Mo Li responded. He then got into the moving outpost and started journeying back. Night falls quickly at sea. By the time Bai Qi and the others returned to the Boundary Wall, it was already completely dark. The automatic outpost had already made its move, relieving them of their duties. ¡°Well, Brother Mo, I better head out now,¡± said Bai Qi after Mo Li had dropped him off at his temporary accommodation provided by the association. After an exchange of pleasantries, Bai Qi bid everyone goodbye and dove headfirst into the secret realm. Kapoot Kapoot! (Master, hurry up! These large fish taste so delicious!) said Gamma after seeing Bai Qi. It immediately invited him to sit down and served multiple bowls filled with fish. ¡°Grilled fish, steamed fish, fish cooked with brown sauce, sashimi¡­¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched as he said, ¡°I only asked you to research the differences between sea beasts and ferocious beasts, not discover new ways of cooking them¡­¡± Kapoot Kapoot? (Difference? Does it count if I say these large fish are particularly tender?) Gamma asked, looking genuinely puzzled. Bai Qi could only sigh at its obliviousness, expressing his helplessness. Blurb Blurb. (Master, Delta has already conducted the research. The Arrow-Feathered Flying fish¡¯s double-level isn¡¯t exactly high, but its constitution and energy value appear to be far superior to the ferocious beasts of the inland.) declared Gamma. ¡°Is that so?¡± Bai Qi took the monitoring report on the Arrow-Feathered Flying Fish from Delta¡¯s hand and swiftly skimmed through it. ¡°So because the resources in the sea are plentiful, is that why the bodies of sea beasts are usually so large?¡± Bai Qi put down the file, gaining a basic understanding of why the sizes of sea beasts were generally larger. ¡°So, getting materials from sea beasts would lead to higher quality, right?¡± Bai Qi pointed to one side, where spines Gamma had cut from the Arrow Feather and Flying Fish were arranged neatly in bundles of ten. ¡°Grandfather, Yu has already checked. The level of these spines is roughly classified as rare, which is significantly higher than materials from fish of the same level.¡± Yu quickly reported the data on these spikes. ¡®Rare¡¯, although there was a significant price gap between it and ¡®Epic¡¯, a large quantity could nearly make up for this difference. ¡°I can¡¯t believe I only just now thought to go to the sea. What a missed opportunity!¡± Bai Qi pounded his chest in regret, while Jie Ta, who was already happily feasting besides him appeared slightly confused. Snort snore? (What¡¯s wrong with master?) Crunch crunch. (Don¡¯t worry, master does this often, you¡¯ll get used to it.) Snort snore. (I understand.) The Arrow Feather and Flying Fish were high in energy and extremely delicious, which made these five pets, including Alpha, particularly happy. As for Bai Qi, the energy value was too high, so he had to reluctantly give up on eating them. However, Bai Qi no longer cared. At this time, he was completely immersed in planning for the coming days. ¡°Shield Skinned Fish, Glass Squid, Bat Demon Fish¡­they¡¯re all walking sacks of Federal Coins!¡± ¡­ The next day. Zhang Kai woke up early, heading straight for Bai Qi¡¯s temporary residence. Although the two didn¡¯t belong to the same city, and even lost to each other in the joint city exam, the two knew each other. Being somewhat of an owner of the city, he still needed to offer Bai Qi a courtesy visit. ¡°Huh? Zhang Kai, why are you here?¡± Jiang Guan looked curiously at Zhang Kai, who was standing at Bai Qi¡¯s door with a crumpled face. ¡°Jiang Guan? I¡¯m going to take Bai Qi on a tour around the area.¡± Zhang Kai replied. ¡°You¡¯re looking for Bai Qi? He left quite early. It seems like he went hunting at sea, and should be back soon.¡± Jiang Guan pointed towards the sea with a touch of admiration in his eyes. ¡°Even with such a strong talent, he still works so hard. It¡¯s no wonder he has achieved so much.¡± ¡°He¡¯s already gone hunting out in the sea?¡± Zhang Kai raised an eyebrow. Just as he was about to ask Jiang Guan for Bai Qi¡¯s whereabouts, he saw Bai Qi leisurely returning from the distance. ¡°Zhang Kai, Jiang Guan, what are you doing here?¡± Bai Qi looked somewhat puzzled and asked. ¡°Nothing really, I just wanted to take you on a tour around the area.¡± Zhang Kai said, ¡°You¡¯ve already come back from sea hunting? How was the haul?¡± ¡°Nothing much, not many things to take, I¡¯ll have to learn from Brother Mo later on how to find groups of sea beasts.¡± Bai Qi thought back to the mountain-sized pile of Frozen Giant Claw Crabs in the hidden boundary and shook his head. Due to the recent increase in training intensity, the appetite of Gamma and others had grown, especially with the Parasitic Beasts that they needed to feed. These Giant Claw Crabs weren¡¯t even enough to make one meal. ¡°It¡¯s quite normal for you to experience this on your first sea trip, you¡¯ll get used to it slowly.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Zhang Kai¡¯s waist straightened unconsciously, ¡°If you¡¯re not busy, I can guide you?¡± Each trade had its masters, even though Bai Qi was quite powerful, but in the field of sea beasts, he was still quite confident. ¡°That would be great, I¡¯ll have to trouble you then.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Having someone familiar with the place showed him the ropes would definitely save a lot of trouble. Although he could have asked either Mo Guan or Mo Li, those two were somewhat high-ranking. It was better to ask someone who was leisurely like Zhang Kai. ¡°Hold on for a bit, I need to deliver some materials first, they¡¯re taking up a lot of space.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯m not in a hurry.¡± Zhang Kai nodded. The large batch of Arrow Feather and Flying Fish from yesterday, even after considering for potential losses, the number wasn¡¯t small. It was expected that they would need to be cleared out. The three arrived at the material submission office of the association, and since it was still early, only a few people were present. It was Bai Qi¡¯s turn almost immediately. ¡°Hello, Master Bai Qi, are you here to submit materials?¡± The receptionist, a woman, greeted him with a warm smile. ¡°Yes, you can convert them directly into Federal Coins.¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°However, the quantity may be quite a lot, do you want to get a few more of your colleagues to help?¡± ¡°No need, we are all professionals here, we work efficiently.¡± ¡°That¡¯s great.¡± Bai Qi nodded and then immediately dumped a large number of Arrow Feather and Flying Fish spikes from the hidden boundary. ¡°So it¡¯s like that.¡± Upon seeing this, Zhang Kai nodded slightly. Coming across so many Arrow Feather and Flying Fish were quite rare, and it could be counted as Bai Qi¡¯s luck. However, before Zhang Kai could call Bai Qi to leave, Bai Qi dumped a bunch of Frozen Giant Claw Crab shells from the boundary, filling up the entire hall. ¡°That¡¯s all for now. Could you count them for me? I¡¯m short on time.¡± Bai Qi patted the receptionist, who was completely stunned, and began pondering the next hunting target in his mind. The resources of the sea were too abundant; he couldn¡¯t waste any time¡­ Chapter 464 - Chapter 464: Chapter 459: Would You Believe Me If I Said I Caught It? Chapter 464: Chapter 459: Would You Believe Me If I Said I Caught It? Alpha¡¯s initial assault was a success, yet he didn¡¯t allow the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale any reprieve, once again swinging the Sword of the Wind Chaser to compound their victory. The sheer size of the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale was staggering, so much so that even a full-strength attack from Alpha had not been able to inflict any critical damage. The only gain seemed to be the infuriation of this gargantuan creature. The Tiger Hunting Demon Whale rose in the water, its large, towering black fin shimmered menacingly. As the surrounding waves churned rapidly, they coalesced into a massive water spear that lunged at Alpha. Seeing this, Alpha did not resist head-on. With a single swing of the Sword of the Wind Chaser, the water spear was cleaved neatly in two. However, after passing Alpha, the two halves of the water spear re-formed and continued their knowing journey towards the moving outpost. Perceiving this, Alpha instinctively wanted to return and assist but found that the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale had already surged forward. With an emergency sword parry, Alpha was still sent flying off by the monstrous power of the sea beast. As a king-level giant species, the power of the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale could not be measured or foreseen by normal means. At that moment, a massive whale with dragon horns emerged from the water. With a slight sway of its bulk, a massive wave transformed into a water wall, blocking the incoming water spear. The Ancient Species ¨C Dragon Horned Whale. Since acquiring the Dragon Horned Whale genes, it was Delta¡¯s first time transforming into the complete form of a Dragon Horned Whale in a water element environment. The effects, so far, were spectacular. ¡°Delta, no issues with survival of the fittest?¡± Seeing Delta using survival of the fittest again, Bai Qi was a bit concerned. Bubble bubble. (Master, don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t have a problem for a short while.) Delta quickly responded before proactively charging at the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale. And the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale had no inclination to back down either. The injuries on its body and the sudden appearance of the formidable enemy fully awakened its ferocity, a powerful and frenetic energy radiating from it. The reason the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale was likened to a tiger was due to its equally menacing and ferocious demeanor during hunts, analogous to a tiger on a mountain. However, faced with the ferocious might of the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale, Delta did not show any signs of backing down. The primordial aura of the Ancient Species Dragon Horned Whale was just as formidable when confronted with the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale. ¡°Having absorbed the Life Blessing, Delta¡¯s evolved form seems even closer to a real ancient species.¡± Gazing at Delta, who in terms of both size and aura seemed no different than the Ancient Species owned by the Jiuli Group, and might even be a notch stronger, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Indeed, strengthening the life origin was the most heuristic method for enhancement. Even with the same skills and form, an increase in life origin resulted in a corresponding improvement in effects. If the opportunity arose later, it would be better to find resources to strengthen the life origin for the other pets. Boom! Just as Bai Qi was reflecting, the two colossal beasts collided, stirring up a storm on the surface of the sea. However, in the initial face-off, Delta seemed to be at a disadvantage, pushed back a few steps by the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale. Crack, crack? (Boss, should I go help?) ¡°Wait, you keep an eye on the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale herd. We will see if Delta is in danger.¡± Bai Qi shook his head. Through their contract, he could widely sense Delta¡¯s state. Although it was subtle, after Delta entered the water, all of his attributes seemed to have increased. Furthermore, it seemed like Delta wanted to try challenging himself. Indeed, after the primary setback, Delta quickly stabilized his form, his Dragon Horned Whale¡¯s natural skill ¡®Undercurrent¡¯ helping him to alleviate the impact from the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale. However, the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale showed no intention of letting Delta recover and followed closely, opening its big mouth for a bite at Delta. The sharp, gruesome fangs were enough to infer the immense damage they would cause if they bit down. Delta, however, neither dodged nor fled, instead voluntarily drawing closer and at the same time, violently lunged his horns into the body of the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale. It was seemingly clear that he intended to trade blow for blow. Crack! Crack! Crack! At last, the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale bit down on Delta, but failed to penetrate his flesh, its teeth blocked by an invisible barrier. In contrast, Delta¡¯s dragon horn plunged smoothly into the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale¡¯s body. Whine, whine, whine! The Tiger Hunting Demon Whale shrieked in pain. Ferociously, it bit harder and shattered Delta¡¯s space barrier, its sharp teeth piercing through into Delta¡¯s flesh. The power of the giant species was indeed terrifying! Seeing this, Alpha immediately wanted to join in and help, but was stopped by Delta. Bubble bubble. (Delta can handle it.) Gazing at the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale that had locked its jaws on his body, Delta immediately entered a state of Void Resonance, sidestepping the sea beast and taking a solid bite out of its flesh. In the Original Era, the Dragon Horned Whale was also a dominant creature in the seas, its biting power no less than that of the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale. Unable to damage Delta but instead being harmed itself, the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale was too preoccupied to use its abilities, instead wildly biting at Delta like a beast. Delta, in response, wrestled fiercely with it. However, after swallowing that chunk of flesh, memories within the Dragon Horned Whale¡¯s bloodline seemed to awaken in Delta. Its eyes suddenly turned crimson, and its already large body started swelling gradually, even exceeding the size of the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale. This discrepancy in size caused the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale to pause instinctively, and Delta seized this opportunity, tearing off a large chunk of flesh from his adversary. Blood turned the inner sea red, attracting some keen-nosed predators, stirring the once calm inner sea into a flurry of activity. The battle between Delta and the Dragon Horned Whale had finally come to an end. Having two large chunks of its flesh torn off by Delta, the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale was visibly weakened, starting to falter. Delta, however, showed no signs of holding back, relentlessly tearing into the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale one bite after another. Perhaps because of consuming a large amount of flesh, Delta continued to grow in size, its fighting style becoming more and more wild. Eventually, it stopped using the techniques of the Disciple of the Void, relying on pure physical instinct to fight. Before long, the Giant Species that was the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale was slowly devoured by the Dragon Horned Whale transformed by Delta, until nothing remained but a mangled carcass floating on the sea surface. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Delta to be so brutal¡­¡± Witnessing Delta fighting in such a savage way for the first time, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel surprised. ¡°Perhaps, this is a more effective way to unlock the abilities of the ancient species within Delta.¡± Projecting a hologram, Schuck silently looked at the Dragon Horned Whale, several times larger than before, and said, ¡°By this method, Delta¡¯s pace of Physique Strengthening might speed up.¡± Bai Qi, hearing this, realized that after each evolution and regression, Delta would keep some of the enhanced attributes in its body. The data on the Dragon Horned Whale was incredibly off the charts, so Delta¡¯s body would certainly be significantly strengthened. However, that was a matter for later. Circling the massive body of the Dragon Horned Whale, Bai Qi found quite a number of sea beasts had gathered in the outer sea. Unsurprisingly, they were attracted by the blood-red sea around them. Most crucially, Bai Qi spotted several Tiger Hunting Demon Whales in the distance, even larger than the previous one. ¡°Seems like, I¡¯ve made a mess?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head awkwardly. The monolith at the seabed would emit special waves to drive sea beasts away, and due to the existence of the Legend of Stable Sea, giant sea beasts wouldn¡¯t dare to approach this area easily. However, it seemed that his fishing activities, as well as the fight earlier, had attracted these giant sea beasts here. If these sea beasts attacked the inner sea, it would undoubtedly cause significant damage to the association¡¯s defense line. ¡°Well, I dug this hole, so I might as well fill it.¡± Bai Qi cricked his neck. From his battle with the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale, he had roughly understood the battle power of Giant Species. They were powerful and had exceptional physiques, but their threat level was lesser than he had anticipated. At least, Bai Qi had never seen ferocious beasts on land that were at the brink of death but didn¡¯t know how to activate the King-level Force Field. With that in mind, Bai Qi summoned the Six Pets, saying, ¡°Come on, let off some steam and give it your all!¡± At Bai Qi¡¯s words, Alpha and the others perked up. Although the fishing activity was pleasant, they felt somewhat constrained. Now that they had the opportunity to fully unleash their powers, they were all excited. Roar! Just then, Delta, still in its battle-frenzy state, saw the sea beasts surrounding them in the outer sea and let out an angry roar. Immediately after, an undercurrent surged from beneath, charging towards the group of sea beasts. Everywhere it passed, middle and large-sized sea beasts were torn apart by this giant strength, even the giant sea beasts were forcibly driven back. By perfectly incorporating the Power of the Void, the undercurrent¡¯s impact grew stronger! ¡°Delta is really fierce.¡± No one would believe Delta was still a Lord-level creature if they saw it repelling numerous sea beasts with its own power. ¡°It must have started digesting the meat of the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale. Otherwise, Delta would not have been able to sustain that ability given its energy consumption.¡± The data in Schuck¡¯s eyes flickered continuously as he analyzed Delta¡¯s current state. ¡°That must be it.¡± Bai Qi nodded, gazing at the giant sea beasts that were regrouping with the intention of approaching once again, and told Alpha, ¡°Get ready to back up Delta.¡± Although the impact of Delta¡¯s previous strike was terrifying visually, it had mostly killed Lord-level sea beasts. The Giant Sea Beasts that remained were all King-level or higher, and it would be too unfair to let Delta take them all on by itself again. Just then, a warship hastily approached from a distance. Before it had even docked, a figure leaped off and called out. ¡°Bai Qi, what happened? Why are there so many sea beasts gathered here? And that¡­¡± ¡°That Dragon Horned Whale is my pet transformed, and as for these sea beasts¡­¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, somewhat awkward as he said, ¡°If I told you I attracted them all while fishing, would you believe it?¡± Chapter 465 - Chapter 465: Chapter 460: The Great Migration of Sea Beasts Chapter 465: Chapter 460: The Great Migration of Sea Beasts ¡°Fishing?¡± As he looked at the flotsam of sea monster carcasses on the sea surface, Mo Li twitched at the corner of his eye. No wonder Dad asked me to keep an eye on this guy, Mo Li thought. Initially, he thought his father was worried about Bai Qi¡¯s safety. Now he understood. ¡°We¡¯ll discuss the specifics later. Let¡¯s deal with these giant sea beasts first.¡± Mo Li took out his communication device and sent instructions to the people aboard the battleship. Immediately, a passageway opened on the right side of the battleship, bringing Bai Qi¡¯s mobile outpost onboard. The group then made their way onto the battleship. ¡°Captain Mo, the giant sea beasts have approached the dividing line. Should we initiate attack?¡± A soldier asked Mo Li for instructions. ¡°First, let¡¯s unleash the dissipation signal. We¡¯re at a disadvantage in a fight against all these giant sea beasts.¡± Mo Li shook his head. The ship they were currently deploying was only a small destroyer. Although it had strong overall capacities, it wasn¡¯t enough to take on multiple giant sea beasts at a time. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The soldier left to carry out orders, instantly activating the disseminator. A distinctive signal was sent into the ears of the sea beasts, and the giant sea beasts momentarily halted their approach. But before anyone could breathe a sigh of relief, the giant sea beasts once again advanced towards the inner sea. ¡°Damn it! Looks like we have no choice but to fight!¡± Mo Li gripped his communication device and barked out, ¡°All weapons in position, prepare to fight!¡± At Mo Li¡¯s command, the atmosphere aboard the battleship immediately became tense. All kinds of weapons were readied, and the Beast Masters on the battleship summoned their pets in preparation to counter the first wave of attacks from the giant sea beasts. Reinforcements would soon arrive; as long as they could hold out this initial wave, they would be fine. ¡°I caused this mess, let me handle it.¡± Seeing everyone preparing as if ready for a serious battle, Bai Qi scratched his head a little embarrass-ingly and summoned his six pets. ¡°Master Bai Qi, I know you¡¯re powerful, but sea beasts have greater vitality and strength than ferocious beasts of the same level. And not to mention the sheer numbers¡­ ¡± As Mo Li observed the situation, he was about to dissuade Bai Qi, when suddenly the battleship¡¯s screen was overtaken by a dog¡¯s face. The battleship began to uncontrollably retreat. ¡°Bai Qi, what have you done?¡± Instinctively, Mo Li looked at Schuck next to Bai Qi, who didn¡¯t hide his intentions and promptly controlled the battleship to advance rapidly. ¡°Bai Qi, we are the first line of defense, don¡¯t be reckless!¡± ¡°I know, it¡¯s just that the distance earlier wasn¡¯t ideal for battle.¡± Bai Qi grinned, and Mo Li and others watched as Schuck¡¯s body melted. A silver-colored metal began to cover the entire battleship bit by bit. Boom! Boom! Boom!¡­ Then, with a deafening blast, a stream of golden-clad bullets rained down, falling into the sea outside, and the violent explosion brutally engulfed the giant sea beasts. The battleship¡¯s own weapon system, combined with the Mechanical Lord¡¯s minor modifications, as well as the added bonus of the Mechanical Heart and Diamond Strength, produced power far beyond the norm. ¡°Although it¡¯s not as convenient as the energy system, the destructiveness of real ammunition weapons really is high,¡± Bai Qi noted approvingly. On seeing this, he glanced at Alpha, who instantly understood, drew the Sword of Death, and charged into the explosion. After that, black sword energies emerged from the smoke, and the noisy outer sea gradually quieted down. When the smoke cleared, the outer sea was still filled with the carcasses of giant sea beasts. ¡°This¡­ ¡± Everyone stared in shock, unable to accept the outcome. This had been the equivalent of a mini sea beast tide. Although they would have been able to fend it off, at least five destroyers or higher-caliber battleships would have needed to be deployed. Did Bai Qi just single-handedly and effortlessly solve the problem using just his two pets? ¡°Bai Qi, are you sure you are only a Six Stage Beast Trainer?¡± Mo Li looked at Bai Qi in disbelief, voicing the doubt that everyone was wrestling with. ¡°Of course, what else could I be?¡± Bai Qi was in the process of responding when he suddenly felt an overwhelming presence. His face turned serious as he looked out at the sea. At that moment, even Alpha became aware of the enemy hidden beneath the sea, watching the front tightly as he held onto his sword. A large volume of seawater was pushed up by a colossal creature, creating waterfalls as it fell back. Through the gaps between the waterfalls, shadowy glimpses of an extensively scarred dark-colored body could be seen. ¡°That¡¯s¡­ the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale King!¡± Mo Li¡¯s eyes narrowed. Without any hesitation, he pressed the red emergency button he always carried with him. Next, a deafening alarm echoed throughout the Boundary Wall and inner sea regions. ¡°Bai Qi, call back your pets. We¡¯ll retreat to the Boundary Wall for defense.¡± Mo Li patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°The Tiger Hunting Demon Whale King is at least of the Six Stage Emperor level, and judging by its condition, it could very well be Legendary.¡± ¡°A Legendary Sea Beast?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s face took on a serious expression. He¡¯d been merely fishing and this action had attracted a Legendary Sea Beast, making the situation more significant than he had expected. ¡°Epsilon, prepare to summon Nicholas.¡± Thinking of the huge destruction this Legendary Tiger Hunting Demon Whale King could cause, Bai Qi instantly ordered his pets to contact Nicholas. But before his pets could open the Jade Dreamland, a massive lobster emerged from beneath a sponge on the opposite side, blocking the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale King. ¡°The Legendary of Stable Sea?! We¡¯re saved this time!¡± Upon seeing the Sea Covering Lobster appear, Mo Li finally breathed a sigh of relief, while Bai Qi also halted his movements. With a Titled Legendary present, there was no need for Nicholas to step up. Meanwhile, Xiao Mu, stood tall atop the head of Sea Covering Lobster, not cowered by the enormous creature before him. Instead, he questioned aloud. ¡°This is human territory, why approach without reason!¡± After a moment of silence, a deep voice emerged from the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale King. ¡°Humans, it was you who first harmed my kind. I should be asking you what your intentions are!¡± With his hands behind his back, Xiao Mu responded, ¡°This is the inland sea, Federation territory. We never have hunted sea beasts outside the inland sea boundary. Now, you have crossed into it.¡± Upon hearing these words, the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale King looked down. Indeed, aside from himself who was still in the open sea, all the other sea creatures had invaded the inland sea. Even if they hadn¡¯t, they¡¯d been swept into it by the powerful currents caused by his appearance. The Tiger Hunting Demon Whale King immediately fell silent. Xiao Mu continued to say, ¡°You haven¡¯t entered the inland sea yet. If you leave now, I will pretend nothing happened. But if you insist on entering, you¡¯ll face the consequences.¡± Upon hearing Xiao Mu¡¯s words, the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale King finally moved, but not to attack. Instead, it silently retreated a short distance. Although the movement was small, its intention was clear. Seeing this, Xiao Mu¡¯s expression softened, ¡°Your kind don¡¯t usually pass through this sea territory. Why did you rashly approach this time?¡± The Tiger Hunting Demon Whale King remained silent for a long time before replying, ¡°There have been changes in the deep sea, so our entire species has begun to migrate.¡± ¡°Changes?¡± Xiao Mu¡¯s face changed as if he thought of something. He continued to converse with the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale King. However, Bai Qi and the others could no longer hear the contents of their discussion. ¡°A few words scared off a legendary sea beast? Indeed, a Titled Legendary is imposing!¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but give a thumbs up. In fact, if he hadn¡¯t used Gamma as bait, the first Tiger Hunting Demon Whale would probably not have come close. Yet, Xiao Mu handled the situation with a few words and shifted the blame onto the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale King. His tact was truly impressive. Not only Bai Qi, but the others on the battleship also wore expressions of admiration. Many Beast Masters were active on the Southern Abyss Coast, but without Xiao Mu, a Titled Legendary, holding the fort all year round, no matter how many Beast Masters there were, they still wouldn¡¯t be able to handle it. You have a lot of Beast Masters, can you outnumber the sea beasts? Quickly, Xiao Mu¡¯s conversation with the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale King ended. After watching the Whale King leave, Xiao Mu then returned to the battleship. ¡°Xiao Chuanqi, we are in your debt yet again.¡± Moving to Xiao Mu, Mo Li expressed his gratitude earnestly. ¡°Don¡¯t mention it, just fulfilling my duty.¡± Xiao Mu shook his head, ¡°But everyone needs to be alert for a while. For a long time to come, a large number of sea beasts might approach here.¡± ¡°A large number of sea beasts?¡± The crowd¡¯s expression changed. They wondered if Xiao Mu failed to negotiate with the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale King and was preparing for a war. ¡°No need to worry excessively, it¡¯s not a beast tide. There are some incidents in the sea. The sea beasts are engaging in a large migration, so a lot of them will probably pass by here.¡± ¡°A great migration of sea beasts?¡± Understanding dawned on Mo Li, Xiao Mu continued, ¡°You don¡¯t need to know the specific reasons. As long as they don¡¯t enter the inland sea, we won¡¯t intrude. But once they do¡­ ¡± ¡°Show them no mercy!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± An aura of solemnity emanated from Xiao Mu. Hearing his words, Mo Li and the others straightened their bodies and saluted. ¡°Okay, clean up here. I¡¯ll start discussions with Master Mo.¡± Xiao Mu patted Mo Li on the shoulder, ¡°Bai Qi, come with me.¡± ¡°Me?¡± Upon hearing it, Bai Qi startled but quickly caught up as Xiao Mu had already walked away. He couldn¡¯t resist turning to Mo Li, reminding him. ¡°Brother Mo, I killed these sea beasts. Remember to credit me.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it, we won¡¯t forget.¡± Meeting those words, Mo Li couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Even if they weren¡¯t acquainted, he wouldn¡¯t dare neglect to credit Bai Qi for killing so many sea beasts. Bai Qi put away his Six Pets, swiftly mounted the Sea Covering Lobster with Xiao Mu. Then, encased in a water orb, the Sea Covering Lobster started flying towards the Association Headquarters.. ¡°Sea Covering Lobster, It can fly?¡± Bai Qi was surprised by this and couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Of course. Not just the Sea Covering Lobster, all Legendary Sea Beasts including the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale King can fly.¡± Xiao Mu smiled and said, ¡°How about that, didn¡¯t Celestial Brilliance teach you?¡± ¡°He¡­ my teacher is usually quite busy, so¡­¡± Bai Qi scratched his head. Indeed, Bai Heguang focused more on his practical skills and hadn¡¯t exactly covered this subject. ¡°You¡¯re already a Six Stage Beast Trainer. I¡¯m guessing Celestial Brilliance will teach you soon. I won¡¯t overstep.¡± Xiao Mu gave a faint smile then steered the Sea Covering Lobster, landing in the Association¡¯s plaza. ¡°Let¡¯s go find Master Mo Guan. We must thoroughly discuss the sea situation.¡± Chapter 466 - Chapter 466: Chapter 461: Deep Sea Ruins Chapter 466: Chapter 461: Deep Sea Ruins ¡°A mass migration of sea beasts? This situation is very rare in history.¡± After hearing Xiao Mu¡¯s words, Mo Guan furrowed his brows slightly and said, ¡°Xiao Chuanqi, do you know the specific reason?¡± Xiao Mu nodded and said, ¡°If the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale King wasn¡¯t lying to me, it should be because a ruin has appeared deep in the sea.¡± ¡°A ruin? A ruin that can cause sea beasts to migrate?¡± Mo Guan raised an eyebrow and said, ¡°Could it be left by a mythical creature?¡± ¡°It¡¯s possible, but we can¡¯t rule out the possibility of a major disaster about to occur in the sea.¡± Xiao Mu shook his head and put forth his own thoughts. After a moment¡¯s thought, Mo Guan said, ¡°I understand. I¡¯ll immediately contact the Thirteenth Bureau and the association and tell them to prepare.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go back into the deep sea and scout around. If there¡¯s any discovery, I¡¯ll contact you.¡± Having said that, Xiao Mu took out a shell and placed it on Mo Guan¡¯s table, saying, ¡°I¡¯ll leave this Mother and Child Shell here. If there¡¯s an emergency and I can¡¯t get away, I¡¯ll contact you through this.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Mo Guan nodded and solemnly took it. He wasn¡¯t worried about Xiao Mu¡¯s safety. As a Titled Legend Beast Master of the Water Element, Xiao Mu might not be Bai Heguang¡¯s match, but escaping safely from the sea was no problem. However, the speed of the Mother and Child Shell messages far exceeded that of the snare web in the seas, ensuring he wouldn¡¯t miss the timing. ¡°Mother and Child Shell? What is that?¡± Seeing the two people in this way, Bai Qi immediately got interested. ¡°The Mother and Child Shells are unique creatures of the sea, as long as you speak to the mother shell, even if separated by a secret realm, the voice would come out from the child shell.¡± Xiao Mu laughed and said, ¡°The magic of the sea is numerous. You¡¯ll know in time.¡± ¡°But for now, we have to set off.¡± ¡°We?¡± Hearing that, Bai Qi was taken aback and pointed at his nose with a puzzled look. ¡°Yes, us.¡± Xiao Mu smiled and said, ¡°Two days ago, Celestial Brilliance contacted me as well, asking me to take you out to see the world. But you¡¯ve just arrived, so I didn¡¯t mention it.¡± ¡°However, considering how you did today, I¡¯ve probably been too conservative.¡± Seeing the half-smiling, half-serious look on Xiao Mu¡¯s face, Bai Qi felt a bit embarrassed. He just wanted to enjoy a nice fishing outing, who would have thought he would end up hooking a legendary sea beast. ¡°Let¡¯s go, you¡¯ll come with me to investigate the cause of this sea beast migration, and take the opportunity to see the real seas.¡± Having said that, Xiao Mu picked up Bai Qi without waiting for his approval and headed off to the association. ¡°It seems Xiao Chuanqi really appreciates Bai Qi¡­¡± Watching them, Mo Guan nodded slightly. Xiao Mu might be mild-tempered, but like most titled legends, he preferred to work alone. Taking a younger generation with him was almost impossible. But this time, even investigating the cause of the sea beast migration involved Bai Qi, which was quite rare. ¡°The future of our Federation will eventually be handed over to these young people.¡± Mo Guan smiled relievedly. Then he noticed a message from Mo Li on his smart screen and immediately opened it to read carefully. However, after reading it, Mo Guan¡¯s face turned dark. The message Mo Li sent was a brief report about the sea beast invasion. At the end of the report, the reason was heavily emphasized. ¡°Can the future of the Federation really be entrusted to them?¡± ¡­ Over the sea. Standing on the Sea Covering Lobster, Bai Qi looked at Xiao Mu, who was standing quietly at the front, contemplated for a moment before finally not being able to resist asking. ¡°Xiao Chuanqi, why did you want to bring me along? For this kind of mission, fewer people should be better, right?¡± Xiao Mu turned around, gave Bai Qi a gentle smile and said, ¡°Didn¡¯t I say it? I am just following Celestial Brilliance¡¯s request and taking you to broaden your horizons.¡± Broaden his horizon? The place they were heading didn¡¯t feel like a place to broaden his horizons. A relic was appearing at the bottom of the sea, and legendary sea beasts, along with corresponding groups, were beginning to move towards that location. Although most of them were from the South Sea, Bai Qi estimated that the number of legendary sea beasts in attendance wouldn¡¯t be fewer than in Eden. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I don¡¯t want to spend the rest of my life being hunted down by Celestial Brilliance, and this undersea relic might even bring some benefits.¡± Xiao Mu laughed and then fell silent. Seeing this, Bai Qi could only give up resisting, sat cross-legged and began examining Delta¡¯s condition. From the previous battle with the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale, although Delta wasn¡¯t injured, Bai Qi was still worried about the raging state of the Dragon Horned Whale. ¡°Delta, how are you feeling?¡± Gurgle, gurgle. {Master, Delta is fine, in fact, it feels even better than before.} Delta shook its head, feeling the strong power surging within its body. Clearly, it was also surprised. ¡°Feeling even better?¡± Relieved, Bai Qi then began to check Delta¡¯s attributes. [Name]: Ancestral Beast (Delta)/Wind God Winged Dragon/Diamond Ape/White Armored Elephant/Fierce Dragon Beast/Titan Python [Nature]: Space Department/Wind Department/Ground System/Poison System/Ground System/Ground System [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord/Lower King/Lower King/Lower King/Lower King/Lower King [Growth Level]: Fifth Stage-Fifth Level [Skills]: Void Disciple (Transcendent Level ¨C Skilled), Survival of the Fittest (Super Level ¨C Awakened)/Hurricane Control (Advanced ¨C Perfect)/Vajra Body (Advanced ¨C Perfect)/Poisonous Return (Advanced-Perfect)/Earth Tremor (Advanced-Perfect)/Death Entanglement (Advanced ¨C Perfect) [Energy Value]: 18E1100W [Condition]: Evolvable ¡­ ¡°Huh? The Dragon Horned Whale form is gone?¡± Becoming aware of the situation, Bai Qi paused, then focused his spirit power on Survival of the Fittest and astonishingly found that the total storage of the evolution types of Survival of the Fittest had become five. ¡°Could it be, that Delta has completely digested the genes of the Dragon Horned Whale? Or was it permanently damaged by an overtransformation?¡± Bai Qi stroked his chin, unable to make the correct judgment for the moment. ¡°Whatever, anyway, when Survival of the Fittest awakens, perhaps I won¡¯t need that many forms.¡± Survival of the Fittest indeed gave Delta the ability to survive and fight in various environments, so much so that Bai Qi initially contracted Delta because of this ability. But now having the Void Disciple, combined with Delta¡¯s abnormal basic attribute value, as long as they could successfully evolve into king-level, Delta¡¯s combat power would absolutely surge. Then, regardless of what attribute, they could immediately strike to death with a punch, straightforwardly. Now, he hoped that headquarters could give some support and really give him a piece of the Temporal Department Resources. Bai Qi withdrew his spirit power, not thinking too much, but began to study the surrounding sea area. Although the Sea Covering Lobster could fly, being a marine creature, it was obviously faster to move in the sea. Bai Qi couldn¡¯t even clearly see the sea beasts beside him. However, this situation did not last long, the speed of the Sea Covering Lobster gradually slowed. ¡°It seems that we should be getting close.¡± Xiao Mu looked around; his expression became serious. Around the Sea Covering Lobster, there were everywhere giant sea beasts with bodies comparable to small mountains. Some were with their packs, while others were just loners. But no matter who, their target was the same. The giant ruin next to the sea trench ahead. ¡°It¡¯s really the sea area, even the ruins are so big¡­¡± Bai Qi looked at the increasingly closer giant ruins, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh with emotion. However, for some reason, the style of these ruins was somewhat familiar. Although he hadn¡¯t touched archaeology, he just felt that he had definitely seen some aspects of these ruins somewhere. ¡°Do you find it familiar? If it¡¯s familiar, then it¡¯s right.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s reaction, Xiao Mu smiled lightly and said, ¡°Have we all studied the stories of our human emperors?¡± ¡°Human Emperors?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback upon hearing this and finally understood why he found these ruins so familiar. ¡°This ruin is the Dragon Emperor Secret Realm?¡± In the history of humanity, many great emperors emerged. Among them, the emperor who established the first human empire, Emperor, and the last Great Emperor, Law Emperor were the most famous. Besides, assuming the Martial Emperor who was not a Beast Master, as well as the Pure Dragon Beast Master Dragon Emperor and the most mysterious Dark Emperor, could be detailed. The ruins under their feet, although washed by the sea and lost their shape, they could still vaguely discern some cultural features of the Dragon Emperor¡¯s period. ¡°Whether it is the Dragon Emperor Secret Realm or not is unclear, but it absolutely has something to do with the Dragon Emperor.¡± Xiao Mu smiled and said, ¡°Now you know why I brought you here, don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Xiao Chuanqi, did you know that there are Dragon Emperor¡¯s relics here early on?¡± Bai Qi was surprised upon hearing this. From the previous conversation between Xiao Mu and the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale King, Xiao Mu obviously did not know the existence of the sea beast migration and the sea bottom ruins. But looking at the situation, Xiao Mu was very familiar with the Dragon Emperor¡¯s relics. It¡¯s incomprehensible. ¡°I¡¯ve been in the sea for many years, apart from holding the Southern Abyss Coast, I¡¯ve also been looking for the Dragon Emperor¡¯s relics. This time I heard the Tiger Hunting Demon Whale King mention it, and I roughly guessed it.¡± Xiao Mu smiled and said, ¡°Of course, there is an element of gambling in it, fortunately, I made the right bet.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly upon hearing this. Just for a possibility, this Xiao Chuanqi dared to rush into the sea beast¡¯s turf. Is it because the Titled Legendary is powerful? Finally, the Sea Covering Lobster stopped. Bai Qi looked up and found that they had stopped on a broad platform. The platform was extremely large, and it was faintly visible that it was paved with some kind of stone bricks and it was extremely sturdy. No damage was caused when the Sea Covering Lobster fell on it. Moreover, it seemed that the space above the platform was protected by a special force, and there was not a drop of seawater in it. After the Sea Covering Lobster landed, several more sea beasts landed quickly. Along with those who had arrived here early, there were exactly thirteen beasts. Looking at their aura, it was very obvious that they were all legendary creatures. They had arrived. ¡°You don¡¯t have to talk later, just let me handle everything.¡± Xiao Mu reminded Bai Qi a few more times before he walked directly to the top of the Sea Covering Lobster. Meanwhile, Bai Qi nodded obediently, So many legends, the progress of the Evolution Egg simply cannot stop. Unfortunately, he had just been promoted to the sixth stage, and was still a long way from the requirements for the seventh stage. Otherwise, he might be able to fill up the progress of the next stage directly. What a waste, what a waste. Chapter 467 - Chapter 467: Chapter 462: Dragon Gate Ruins Chapter 467: Chapter 462: Dragon Gate Ruins Just as Bai Qi was quietly sensing the aura of the mythical sea beasts around him, improving the progress of the Evolution Egg, the situation above the Dragon Emperor¡¯s Relic changed. ¡°Humans, this is the sea, not the mainland, get out of here now!¡± A giant shark wrapped in a skeleton stared coldly at Xiao Mu and his group. The Asura Shark King, a mythical sea beast. ¡°Commanding me to leave? You¡¯re not worthy!¡± Xiao Mu cast a glance at the Asura Shark, and said, ¡°These ruins were left by the human Emperor Dragon Emperor. If anything, you¡¯re the ones who should leave!¡± At Xiao Mu¡¯s words, the corners of Bai Qi¡¯s mouth twitched. Although it was cool to speak so boldly, they were now surrounded by thirteen sea beasts. Perhaps they should be a bit more modest. Indeed, as Xiao Mu¡¯s words ended, many of the mythical sea beasts became unhappy, and the Asura Shark King rushed at Xiao Mu. But before the Asura Shark could attack Xiao Mu, the claw of the Sea Covering Lobster swelled in size, pinning the Asura Shark King to the ground. It appeared that the mythical sea beast was no match for the Sea Covering Lobster. Upon seeing this, the other sea beasts wanted to help, but when they saw the unicornered, double-clawed Flood Dragon in their midst, they held back. The Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon, the recognized ruler of the South Sea. ¡°Human, what do you want?¡± Under the gazes of the sea beasts, the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon approached Xiao Mu and asked. ¡°Nothing much, I just want to cooperate with you to explore the Dragon Emperor¡¯s Relic.¡± Xiao Mu smiled faintly, and said, ¡°The Dragon Emperor was the Great Emperor of our human race, but many of the creatures he contracted with were from the sea. Since this relic appeared in the sea, we don¡¯t intend to monopolize it, but we can¡¯t just give up either.¡± The Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon nodded slightly and said, ¡°Okay. You¡¯re qualified to explore this ruin with us.¡± Hearing the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon¡¯s agreement, Xiao Mu pointed behind him and said, ¡°This is the youngest and most talented Rune Expert of our human race. I think he will be very helpful in exploring your relic.¡± At Xiao Mu¡¯s words, The Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon furrowed his eyebrows and regarded Bai Qi for a moment before finally saying, ¡°Okay.¡± The Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon didn¡¯t believe Xiao Mu¡¯s words, but considering Xiao Mu¡¯s strength, he didn¡¯t want to ruin their current friendship over such a matter. The presence of a human who hadn¡¯t even reached legendary status didn¡¯t matter. ¡°Then, thank you very much.¡± Xiao Mu smiled and then allowed the Sea Covering Lobster to release the Asura Shark King, taking the opportunity to heal its wound. ¡°We¡¯re going in now?¡± Seeing that with just a few words, Xiao Mu managed to solve the issue of the thirteen sea beasts and successfully joined the exploration of the Dragon Emperor¡¯s Relic, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t resist expressing his admiration. First, show a big stick, then provide a way out. It seemed that if they gave Xiao Mu a feathered fan, the image would be perfect. ¡°Alright, everyone is here. Let¡¯s begin.¡± The Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon looked around and went to the center of the platform under the watchful eyes of the legendary sea beasts. He then bit hard into his own body, and pale gold blood flowed from the wound onto the platform. In an instant, gold runes lit up on the platform, but they quickly faded. Seeing this, the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon frowned slightly, released a few more drops of blood, and the runes on the platform gradually started to light up, but they were still unstable. ¡°Let me help you.¡± Seeing this, Xiao Mu commanded the Sea Covering Lobster to move forward. He swung the giant claw on his body to create a wound, and he too squeezed out a drop of blood. The blood was also a light golden color, but it was obviously more concentrated than that of the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon. Is this¡­ Dragon¡¯s Blood? Bai Qi thoughtfully watched the drop of Dragon¡¯s Blood fall to the ground. The runes that had been flickering brightly now stabilized and gradually sketched the image of the Eastern Giant Dragon. It really was Dragon¡¯s Blood! This was the Dragon Emperor¡¯s Relic, and all the creatures contracted by the Dragon Emperor were of the dragon department. It was rumored that his Main Pet was an Eastern Giant Dragon, so activating it with Dragon¡¯s blood made sense. Seeing the successful activation of the Dragon Emperor Secret Realm, the legendary sea beasts became excited. If not for the long-standing pressure of the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon, they might have already rushed up to check it out. As the image of the Eastern Giant Dragon was successfully formed, this huge underwater ruin began to shake violently. Especially the platform under their feet, the square bricks began to move rapidly like a jigsaw puzzle, as if they were reconstructing something. In the end, when the golden light dispersed, a constantly flowing water gate appeared in the center of the platform. ¡°This really is the Dragon Emperor¡¯s Relic!¡± Xiao Mu¡¯s eyes lit up at the sight, and the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon, too, became excited and, changing from his previously composed demeanor, attempted to enter the water gate. However, although the water gate seemed fragile, the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon couldn¡¯t get through it. ¡°It seems it refuses the entry of mythical creatures.¡± Xiao Mu chuckled, jumped down from the Sea Covering Lobster, and circled the water gate to inspect the surrounding runes. He said, ¡°Regrettably, before the Dragon Gate is fully opened, mythical creatures present are unable to enter.¡± Hearing Xiao Mu¡¯s words, the sea beasts began to stir. The reason why they had gone through all the trouble of migrating from their territories was for the underwater relic believed to enhance their bloodline. But now they couldn¡¯t enter, which inevitably agitated them. ¡°However, those who aren¡¯t mythical creatures can go in.¡± Seeing the sea beasts in such a state, Xiao Mu grinned slightly and turned to look at Bai Qi. ¡°I should go?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback at his words. Seeing Xiao Mu¡¯s expression, he became even more suspicious. Xiao Mu must have known something beforehand, which was why he brought him along. ¡°Of course, are there any humans here who aren¡¯t legends?¡± Xiao Mu nodded and pushed Bai Qi to before the Dragon Gate. ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s go ahead.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders and then began to study the Dragon Gate closely. Dragon Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, I wonder what¡¯s inside? Staring at the flowing water gate in front of him, Bai Qi took a deep breath and then jumped straight in. Without any obstruction, Bai Qi passed through the water gate effortlessly and sank into it. ¡°Is it really only non-legends that can get through?¡± The Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon nodded slightly, glanced back, and a large snake swam over, also intending to enter. However, this time, the Dragon Gate did not accept the large snake and rejected it. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± The Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon looked at Xiao Mu, and his eyes gradually became cold. ¡°Ah, sorry, I forgot to say, according to the description of the runes on the Dragon Gate, each entry must be more than half an hour apart.¡± Xiao Mu shrugged his shoulders with an innocent face, ignoring the murderous looks from the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon and the numerous mythical sea beasts. This damned human, he just fooled them all! ¡°Human, I¡¯ll keep this in mind.¡± The Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon stared deeply at Xiao Mu, then closed his eyes and waited quietly. The other legendary sea beasts saw this and could only stop. They all began to choose suitable successors from their offspring. ¡­ Dragon Emperor¡¯s Relic. After passing through the Dragon Gate, Bai Qi felt like he was sinking into a body of water. The water area was pitch black; he couldn¡¯t see any directions. It felt like he would keep sinking like this. But before Bai Qi could summon his pet to help, he suddenly felt empty around him. The water current that had previously wrapped him tightly suddenly disappeared. Bai Qi opened his eyes and looked around, only to discover that he was floating in the air and beneath him was a barren continent! ¡°Bloody hell, is this a murder plot?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi cursed loudly, quickly summoned Delta to hold him, and only then was he able to breathe a sigh of relief. Being transported into the air by a secret territory was not something Bai Qi had never experienced before, but this was the first time he had been placed so high. If he didn¡¯t have a flying-system pet, he would probably have fallen to his death. ¡°I wonder if those sea beasts that are coming later can fly. They¡¯re in for a tough time if they can¡¯t.¡± Bai Qi glanced at the water current above him that had replaced the sky and silently prayed for the ones who would come later. Then, he began to survey his surroundings. Inside the Dragon Gate was a barren continent that stretched for countless miles. At least Bai Qi didn¡¯t see the end for now. ¡°Delta, let¡¯s land there and take a look.¡± Bai Qi looked around and then instructed Delta to land on a large and prominent rock. Afterwards, he summoned all of his remaining pets. Woof, woof? (Human, where have you brought us this time? Why do I feel like there are a lot of eyes staring at me?) ¡°A lot of eyes?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi was startled. Beta¡¯s perception couldn¡¯t be wrong. Does this mean there are living creatures with strong life forces in this ruin? The Dragon Emperor¡¯s era was at least two or three thousand years ago. Could legendary creatures live for so long? ¡°Beta, can you tell me where those eyes are exactly?¡± Woof, woof¡­ (They¡¯re everywhere and I can¡¯t pinpoint a location¡­) Beta shook his head and after sensing for a long time, he pointed in the direction of the east. ¡°The east, huh?¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly at the sound of this, then instructed the six pets to head east. The continent appeared to have been impacted by something. As Bai Qi journeyed along, he saw nothing but rocks and stones. He did not even spot a single plant. However, Bai Qi soon made other discoveries. There were skeletons covering the mountains and plains. ¡°So many skeletons¡­ are they the enemies who intruded into the Dragon Emperor¡¯s relics?¡± Bai Qi glanced at Alpha and Alpha understood, stepping forward to inspect them. However, these skeletons seemed to have been here for many years. They turned to ash and scattered when Alpha lightly touched them. Crack crack. (Boss, these skeletons have been here for too long. I can¡¯t determine what creatures they were.) ¡°It seems this relic has been here for many years.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly and continued the journey with the six pets. The Dragon Emperor¡¯s Relic¡­ I hope it isn¡¯t like the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, where strange things pop out. Chapter 468 - Chapter 468: Chapter 463: Dragon Emperors Tomb Chapter 468: Chapter 463: Dragon Emperor¡¯s Tomb As Bai Qi continued to progress, the skeletons around him became larger and larger. By the end of it, it was like a series of small hills stood in Bai Qi¡¯s way. ¡°These forms, they don¡¯t seem a bit like sea beasts?¡± Bai Qi glanced around and became more convinced of the familiarity of these skeletal structures. ¡°Based on the skeletal structure, they should be.¡± Schuck nodded and said, ¡°and from their actions, it seems like they¡¯re worshipping something.¡± ¡°Worshipping?¡± Bai Qi looked in the direction of the skeletons¡¯ heads and saw something faintly. ¡°Let¡¯s hurry up, other sea beasts should be coming soon.¡± Bai Qi looked back, and in the area where he had first appeared, he could faintly see a large snake poking its head out. The Six Pets nodded unanimously, all climbing onto Delta, who jumped straight into the void. The space of the Dragon Emperor¡¯s Relic seemed fundamentally different from the outside world. Even though Delta possessed the talents of the Disciple of the Void, it wasn¡¯t as easy to traverse as in the outside world. Still, it saved a lot of time, bringing them in front of a vast stele forest. Howl howl! (It¡¯s here! The gaze that was watching me was from here!) Upon arriving at the stele forest, Beta became somewhat excited and called out. ¡°Are you sure it¡¯s here?¡± Bai Qi unconsciously shortened his neck, having survived this long, it couldn¡¯t be the ghost of a giant dragon, could it? ¡°I haven¡¯t sensed the presence of any souls, it should be the residual will of some beings that were buried here.¡± Jerry separated from Husky and selected a stele at random, then carefully sensed it and said, ¡°These wills mean no harm, but it¡¯s still best if we¡¯re polite.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Bai Qi nodded repeatedly. Dragon Emperor¡¯s Relic, Dragon Gate, Tombstone. These three elements combined clearly revealed the identity of this continent. Divine Dragon Tombs. ¡°It¡¯s written in high school history books that the Dragon Emperor was the only one who voluntarily abdicated in his later years and left the Empire with his Dragon Beasts. By the looks of it, he probably retired to the ocean.¡± Bai Qi carefully examined each tombstone and suddenly noticed some anomalies. ¡°Eight tombstones? Doesn¡¯t the Dragon Emperor have the talent for dragon blood affinity?¡± Bai Qi looked suspiciously at the eight tombstones before him, somewhat puzzled. From the birth of the Beast Masters in the Founding Emperor Period, the limit that humanity could reach was Legend. With the exception of talents like Gu Shan who had the ability to pact more pets due to the enhanced Beast Control Space, the most anyone else could pact was seven. But here at the Dragon Emperor¡¯s, there was an extra tombstone, which surprised Bai Qi a little. ¡°Could the extra tombstone be the burial site of the Dragon Emperor?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. While the Federation had detailed records of each Emperor¡¯s journey from birth to rising up and finally unifying the Empire, their post-death circumstances and whereabouts of their bodies were very vague. For example, the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm; despite the great efforts of the Thirteenth Bureau and the association, the realm developed was merely of the Champion Marquis level. The true location of the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm remained unknown. But now, he might become the first person to discover the tomb of an Emperor? Thinking of this, Bai Qi lifted his spirits and said, ¡°Schuck, hurry up and bring out a set of archaeological tools.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± An ambitious light named ¡®thirst for knowledge¡¯ flashed in Schuck¡¯s eyes as he proficiently conjured a whole set of archaeological tools and began analyzing himself. Crack crack. (Boss, that sea snake is coming over.) Just then, Alpha suddenly stood up and looked into the distance. ¡°They move this fast on land? No wonder Master Mo and the others are so wary of the sea.¡± Bai Qi followed his gaze and saw a sea beast, a devilfish, and a jellyfish rapidly approaching in their direction, intermittently attacking their neighboring rivals. ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s deal with these creatures first. Schuck, you continue your research.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Schuck nodded and directly detached himself from Beta. Jerry did the same, becoming the Guardian of the Underworld, and, together with Alpha and Gamma, charged at the three sea beasts. Howl howl?! (Am I being abandoned by myself?!) Seeing Schuck and Jerry both separating from its body, Beta¡¯s face immediately showed a tearful expression. ¡°Get on it now! Jerry can¡¯t be away from you for too long!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi¡¯s temples started throbbing. He instantly gave Beta a powerful kick. Unlike Schuck who had split with the Quantum Mind Field, Jerry had actually detached from Beta. It wouldn¡¯t affect combat in the short term, but if the energy was exhausted over time, who knows what might happen. Howl howl¡­ (Humans, you all treat them preferentially. Is it really okay to be so biased¡­) With a face full of grievance, Beta looked at Bai Qi. But before Bai Qi could answer, a small snake suddenly popped out, looking around puzzled. ¡°Why does this place seem familiar?¡± ¡°Cowskin Snake, how come you¡¯re out again?¡± Bai Qi was stunned on seeing this. This creature had been leaving the secret realm increasingly frequently of late. If you didn¡¯t know better, you¡¯d think it had a talent for spatial traversal. ¡°I was sleeping when I suddenly felt a familiar aura, so I came to have a look.¡± The Cowskin Snake showed no awareness of its behavior. It was just like it was out for a casual stroll. It swam to the tombstones and looked at them. ¡°Mountain Guardian Yellow Dragon? Undying Azure Dragon? Earthsplitting Black Dragon? Wandering White Dragon? Blastbreak Red Dragon? Vast Sea Obedient Dragon? Mist-cloud Mirage Dragon? How did all these guys die?¡± The Cowskin Snake swiftly recognized the origins of the seven tombstones in front of him, which left Bai Qi stunned at his familiarity with them. Could this thing actually know the Dragon Emperor? ¡°Based on the matches from the ancient script on the tombstones, what¡¯s written indeed appears to be those names.¡± Schuck nodded, agreeing with the Cowskin Snake¡¯s statement. ¡°Well, it turns out this thing is truly a thousand-year-old demon?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened as he grabbed the Cowskin Snake for a closer look. But no matter how hard he looked, it still remained just an ordinary little snake. ¡°Now you know I wasn¡¯t bluffing, don¡¯t you? How could your human emperors have accomplished so much without me?¡± The Cowskin Snake lifted its head proudly, with an ¡®I-told-you-so¡¯ look on its face. ¡°Well¡­ then what is written on this last tombstone?¡± Bai Qi pointed to the last tombstone and asked. ¡°Oh, I¡¯m not really sure about that one. After all, when I woke up, the Dragon Emperor was already dead.¡± The Cowskin Snake turned its head awkwardly. However, Bai Qi was relentless and began bombarding it with a series of questions. ¡°Where did the Dragon Emperor contract so many dragons from? Did he discover the Dragon Cave?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve forgotten.¡± ¡°I remember you said that the Dragon Emperor had a dragon farm. Does the Dragon Emperor have any secret dragon taming formulas?¡± ¡°Uh, I¡¯m not clear about that.¡± ¡°The Dragon Emperor only left the empire in his old age, when did he construct such a huge tomb? Could it be that his subjects did it?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡­ After a series of questions, the Cowskin Snake¡¯s head slumped back to the ground, while Beta shot it a disdainful look from the side. Awu awu~ (Indeed, the stinky snake was blowing its own trumpet again~) ¡°Stupid dog, you can smear your beast master, but you can never smear me!¡± Awu awu! (Who are you calling a stupid dog with my wit!) The snake and the dog were once again entangled, but Bai Qi didn¡¯t mind. He just looked at the Cowskin Snake thoughtfully. The origin of the Cowskin Snake had always been a mystery. Despite its incessant babbling, it usually made sense. Most importantly, from its conversation with the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit, he detected a few clues. This thing¡­ He really wanted to dissect it. Boom! While Bai Qi and the others were studying the tombstones, Alpha, Jerry, and Gamma were locking horns with the three pets. ¡°Humans¡¯ lapdogs, this place belongs to us sea creatures. If you don¡¯t want to die, scram!¡± The first to speak was the sea snake. It had a very bad impression of Bai Qi since it had been blocked by Bai Qi earlier. Kap kap? (Lapdogs? Jerry, is he referring to you?) Gamma looked suspiciously at Jerry. A walking dog perfectly described Jerry. Jerry glanced helplessly at Gamma without offering an explanation, while Alpha directly drew the Sword of Death and pointed it at the three pets. Galar galar. (Enough with the nonsense. Let¡¯s just take them down.) ¡°Land ants, I¡¯ll make you regret this!¡± The sea snake was burning with rage. Even though he did not have as powerful a bloodline as his father, his Nether Sea Snake bloodline was one of the strongest in the sea. He couldn¡¯t believe this little skeleton dared to belittle them like this. Seeing the Nether Sea Snake getting a little riled up, the Poisonous Whiskered Jellyfish shook its head, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s take them down together, then we¡¯ll explore the ruins.¡± ¡°I agree.¡± The Bloodthirsty Bat Skate nodded, its long tail suddenly elongating and stabbing towards Alpha, Jerry, and Gamma. But halfway through, it was blocked by Jerry. ¡°An ambush? Your soul is too filthy. It belongs in hell now.¡± Jerry shook his head, conjuring a dark golden scepter out of thin air. With a powerful stomp, he appeared in front of the Bloodthirsty Bat Skate and with a swing of his scepter sent it crashing to the ground. Meanwhile, Gamma also took action. His angel and demon split bodies simultaneously attacked, lifting the Poisonous Whiskered Jellyfish into the sky. In an instant, only Alpha and the Nether Sea Snake were left facing each other. ¡°You dare to challenge me, an emperor-level being, with only a king-level body? You will regret this!¡± The Nether Sea Snake snorted coldly. His emperor-level dominance domain unfolded, and a black tidal wave formed from nothing. It consumed everything in its path, obliterating rocks and mountains. ¡°Daring to challenge an emperor with a king¡¯s body, your courage is commendable, but you will only¡­ ¡± The sea snake cut short his words as he saw a flash of black sword light. His proud dominance domain instantly shattered, and a deep wound appeared on his body. This time, the Sword of Death actually shattered the Nether Sea Snake¡¯s dominance domain before it had even fully formed! Galar galar. (Your domain, it¡¯s too weak.) Chapter 469 - Chapter 469: Chapter 464: Taking the Initiative to Pass on the Legacy Chapter 469: Chapter 464: Taking the Initiative to Pass on the Legacy Bai Qi was attentively watching Schuck studying several gravestones when he suddenly saw Alpha¡¯s three pets returning, each dragging a sea beast. He couldn¡¯t help but feel a little puzzled. ¡°Are you already done?¡± Crackle, crackle. (Boss, they were too weak, barely put up a fight.) Alpha threw the Nether Sea Snake he was holding onto the ground. There were no visible signs of a fight, and Jery on the side seemed just as relaxed, proving Alpha¡¯s words. ¡°These sea creatures are really just big for nothing.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips. The Tiger Hunting Demon Whale and these three guys were all huge, but they were less durable than those smaller ferocious inland beasts. Now he understood why Xiao Chuanqi was so brazen. Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, the Nether Sea Snake and the other three felt humiliated. They wanted to resist, but remembering Alpha¡¯s monstrous combat power, they obediently lay back down, secretly glaring at Bai Qi with hostile eyes. Even the Nether Sea Snake, an Emperor Creature, wasn¡¯t a match, how could they King Creatures possibly compete! When they go back, they must get their father to eat these invaders! Clop, clop. (Master, can Gamma eat them?) After a week of eating sea creatures, Gamma had completely fallen in love with these energy-rich and delicious creatures. If it weren¡¯t for the lack of a suitable environment in Bai Qi¡¯s three secret realms, Gamma would have planned to capture some to breed. ¡°Eat them?¡± Bai Qi rubbed his chin, scrutinizing the three sea beasts. The Nether Sea Snake and others immediately changed their expressions and quickly put on pleading looks. What kind of bizarre human is this, who wants to eat them as soon as they meet! ¡°Let¡¯s not. These sea beasts likely descend from legends, so don¡¯t eat them just yet.¡± Bai Qi shook his head under Gamma¡¯s regretful gaze. Before he came in, Xiao Mu and the thirteen sea beasts were temporarily cooperating. Defeating their offspring was one thing, but killing them was risky, even if they may not care. Clop, clop¡­ (Alright then¡­) Gamma disappointingly landed on the ground, its originally plump body flattening a bit, but its small eyes were still unconsciously drifting toward the Nether Sea Snake and the others. Maybe cut off a few pieces of meat and then heal them? The master wouldn¡¯t notice, right? ¡­ ¡°Schuck, are you done yet?¡± Bai Qi yawned, urging Schuck with some impatience while not far from them, many severely wounded sea beasts laid on the ground. ¡°I¡¯m done.¡± Schuck nodded, carefully pressing a carving on the gravestone, and spiraling vortex suddenly appeared above the monument. ¡°Is this, an Inheritance Secret Realm?¡± The Nether Sea Snake, which was originally laying on the ground pretending to be dead, raised its head at the sight of the vortex, but it was quickly repelled by the black long sword. Crackle, crackle! (Stay down, or else, die!) Alpha held a sword in one hand and glanced at the other few sea beasts. Those who seemed restless immediately lay back down obediently. They believed that any sign of resistance would make this skeleton into action. Seeing Alpha alone suppressing over ten sea beasts, Bai Qi nodded with satisfaction, and then turned his attention to the vortex. Inheritance Secret Realm, a secret realm specifically designed to cultivate the younger generation. And the Secret Realm here undeniably belonged to the Dragon Department. Furthermore, it probably belonged to the long-lost Eastern Dragon. ¡°I¡¯ll try first.¡± Assisted by Delta, Bai Qi moved to the first vortex and jumped into it. The expected space transmission didn¡¯t occur, the vortex seemed like a mirage allowing Bai Qi to pass through. If not for Delta¡¯s quick response to catch him, he would have had a nasty fall. ¡°So it won¡¯t let us pass?¡± Bai Qi looked at the vortex with a puzzled expression, thought for a moment, and let the other pets each have a try. However, without exception, all failed. ¡°Could there be some kind of requirement?¡± ¡°No kidding, the Dragon Emperor¡¯s heritage is obviously left for those with Eastern Dragon bloodline.¡± The Cowskin Snake glared disdainfully at Bai Qi, having just recovered from its previous failure. ¡°Eastern Dragon bloodline?¡± Realization dawned on Bai Qi, no wonder neither Alpha nor Wormwood could pass. Crystal Dragon and Green Dragon both belonged to the Western Dragon genre. Although they were all called dragons, in terms of bloodline, they were two completely different creatures. With this thought in mind, Bai Qi abruptly grabbed the Cowskin Snake and threw it toward the vortex. Boom! The Cowskin Snake crashed heavily to the ground, still unable to pass through the vortex. ¡°No Dragon Bloodline huh¡­¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, and discarded some possibilities in his mind, instead focusing his attention on the nearby Nether Sea Snake. ¡°You, give it a try.¡± ¡°Me?¡± The joy came so suddenly, the Nether Sea Snake stammered, unresponsive, until Alpha started to urge it. It then reluctantly got up under the envious gazes of other sea beasts and went straight for the vortex. This time, unlike Bai Qi, the Nether Sea Snake didn¡¯t just pass through, it disappeared directly into the vortex. Next, before Bai Qi could express his surprise, the Nether Sea Snake emerged again. Its size had increased slightly compared to before, and two small bumps had appeared on its head. ¡°Hahaha .. this truly is Dragon Clan heritage!¡± The Nether Sea Snake, whose bloodline had advanced, regained its past arrogance and superiority, raised its head and let out a long roar. Just as it was about to pick a fight with Bai Qi and the others for past grievances, it suddenly felt a cold touch on the back of its neck, a familiar sensation seeping into its mind. Click, click. (You¡¯re too noisy.) ¡°I was wrong!¡± The Nether Sea Snake immediately quieted down and obediently lay low. ¡°Tell us, what¡¯s inside the Inheritance Secret Realm?¡± Bai Qi walked to the front of the Nether Sea Snake and asked. The Nether Sea Snake had only been inside for a mere second, but experienced such a significant change, naturally, he was a bit curious. ¡°I¡¯m not very sure. I felt like swimming upstream in a river, then suddenly, I was out.¡± After reminiscing for a moment, the Nether Sea Snake briefly described its experiences. ¡°Swimming in the river? Fish leaping over the Dragon¡¯s Gate?¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips and thought of the most reasonable explanation. Meanwhile, Schuck had removed the remaining vortexes, leaving only the eighth monument still inactive. As was customary, Bai Qi had several beasts try in succession, but they still had no luck. ¡°Damn it, if I had known, I would¡¯ve asked Old Lady Fan for some Dragon¡¯s Blood in advance.¡± Bai Qi looked regretfully at the seven monuments before him. This was seven Inheritance Secret Realms! If they just gave up now, it would be a huge loss. ¡°Alpha, you guys try and see if you can haul it back. We could always sell it to the Association and exchange some resources.¡± Bai Qi clenched his teeth, not willing to give up yet. After all, Schuck had already checked. There was nothing under these tombstones. In short, these tombstones were merely the entrances to the Inheritance Secret Realms. Click, click. (Understood!) Alpha nodded its head, then it led the charge in moving the tombstones. The other beasts followed suit. ¡°Impossible, these tombstones and the secret realm are bundled together. Unless you take the whole secret realm¡­ What! The tombstones moved?!¡± The Nether Sea Snake was about to explain to Bai Qi but was shocked to find that Alpha and the others had indeed moved some of the tombstones. However, they didn¡¯t just pull them out, but moved them in different directions. ¡°So they can be moved?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyebrows raised as he continued to instruct the Six Pets to move the seven tombstones to new positions. Crunch, crunch, crunch. There was a crisp sound and then the seven monuments began to shake violently. Following a certain rule, they started to move. After a long while, they finally stopped. At the same time, the previously motionless eighth stone monument also started to move and, after a severe shake, revealed its true fiery red color. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is. The other seven tombstones are merely keys. This is the core.¡± Bai Qi flashed a grin and rushed to the red monument. Compared to the other monuments, the patterns on the fiery red monument were far clearer. You could clearly see a giant red dragon suspended in the air. The left half of the dragon was bathed in light, while the right half was shrouded in darkness. Looking up, it seemed the dragon¡¯s skull was missing. You couldn¡¯t really see clearly. ¡°Cowskin Snake, do you know what kind of dragon this is?¡± Bai Qi dragged the Cowskin Snake to the monument and asked. ¡°I don¡¯t know. I¡¯ve never seen the Dragon Emperor make a contract with such a dragon.¡± The Cowskin Snake shook its head, looking a bit low. It had finally finally an opportunity to prove itself, but it knew absolutely nothing. Even it was doubting its own abilities. ¡°Forget it. I knew I couldn¡¯t rely on you.¡± Bai Qi tossed the Cowskin Snake aside casually and pressed his hand against the monument, carefully sensing it. If this stone was also an Inheritance Secret Realm, then his Breaking the Void talent, which he didn¡¯t know about yet, should be effective. Maybe this time it would be his turn. Unfortunately, no matter how much spirit Bai Qi channeled, the red tombstone remained still. ¡°Let¡¯s dig it out together with the surrounding soil and take it back for a closer study.¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly. ¡°Leave it to me.¡± Upon hearing this, Delta transformed into the Fierce Dragon Beast. With a powerful stomp, the earth around the monument immediately split from the surrounding area. ¡°You¡¯re even going to scrape away the ground?¡± The Nether Sea Snake looked startled. No wonder his father was always saying that humans were greedy. He was right! Regrettably, the Nether Sea Snake wanted to prevent them, but when he thought of Alpha¡¯s terrifying power, he could only swallow his objections. But just as Delta transformed into the Diamond Ape and was about to lift up the slab of ground, a huge vortex suddenly appeared on the red monument. ¡°Damn it, it suddenly got activated?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes sparkled when he saw this. As he was about to try it out, he found that Delta had uncontrollably drifted towards the vortex and directly entered the secret realm. ¡°Is this¡­ pro-active inheritance?¡± The Nether Sea Snake was a bit surprised. Judging from the previous tombstones, Bai Qi¡¯s pets didn¡¯t have dragon bloodline. They didn¡¯t even have the opportunity to enter the Inheritance Secret Realm, let alone proactive inheritance. Now, the most mysterious monument showed a response to Delta. What kind of magical operation was this? Could it be that this monument did not confer dragon heritage? Chapter 471 - Chapter 471: Chapter 466: The more people, the more bullying? Chapter 471: Chapter 466: The more people, the more bullying? Dragon Emperor¡¯s Relic. Two to three hours had already passed since the last sea beast entered the Dragon Gate, but there was still no sign of activity. This caused some of the impatient legendary sea beasts to become restless. ¡°Damn it! I want to go in and find my son. I¡¯m not playing with you anymore!¡± Finally, the Asura Shark King could no longer hold back and decided to forcibly rush into the Dragon Gate. The other sea beasts were also becoming restless. ¡°Looks like we can¡¯t delay anymore~¡± Xiao Mu, seeing the situation, sighed helplessly. He quietly took out the Mother and Child Shells and spoke a few words before he intended to stop the Asura Shark King. Rumble~ Just then, the Dragon Emperor¡¯s Ruin started shaking violently; the previously calm Dragon Gate also followed suit, rising bit by bit from the ground. ¡°Is the Dragon Gate fully activated?¡± Seeing this, Xiao Mu¡¯s eyes lit up. He quickly figured out what was happening and then saw a sea snake with two small lumps on its head crawl out of the Dragon Gate. It was the Nether Sea Snake. ¡°This is¡­ Dragon Transformation!¡± The Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon, seeing the changes in the Nether Sea Snake¡¯s body, quickly understood. However, before he could question it, another sea beast stuck its head out of the Dragon Gate. The Poisonous Whiskered Jellyfish, the Bloodthirsty Bat Skate¡­ One by one, the offspring of the legendary sea beasts that had previously entered the Dragon Gate crawled out. And without exception, they all showed some features typical of the Dragon Race. ¡°My son, have you all received the Dragon Clan heritage?¡± Being the one in the South Sea who had delved the deepest into the Dragon Race¡¯s bloodline, the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon quickly made his judgment. But when he questioned them, the Nether Sea Snake didn¡¯t even acknowledge his own father. Instead, it stood respectfully beside the Dragon Gate. Not just the Nether Sea Snake, the children of the other legendary sea beasts did the same, lining up neatly as if they were welcoming some important entity. ¡°Hey, hey, hey¡­don¡¯t tell me it¡¯s that kid stirring up trouble again?¡± Seeing this, one thought couldn¡¯t stop surfacing in Xiao Mu¡¯s mind. An unexpected look finally emerged on his face. Hmm~ Finally, accompanied by the sound of a dragon¡¯s chant, a massive dragon¡¯s head stuck out of the Dragon Gate, followed by a slender and muscular dragon¡¯s body. Soon, a four-clawed true dragon appeared in front of all the sea beasts. ¡°A pure-blood Dragon?¡± The Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon blankly looked at the giant black dragon overhead. Instructions of submission echoed in his blood, but he suppressed them with his strong Spirit Power. The suppression of bloodlines was indeed powerful, but the gap between them was too large. This kind of suppression could be countered. ¡°Dragon Ascendency, now I understand why those great figures from my past life¡¯s myths all loved to ride dragons when going out.¡± Bai Qi stood on top of Delta¡¯s head, firmly grabbing Delta¡¯s dragon horn, and looked down at the surprised legendary sea beasts. It was an unprecedentedly good feeling. Initially, he was somewhat reluctant when Xiao Mu dragged him to find whatever this deep sea relic was. After all, Xiao Mu was legendary and had ways to escape. Whereas, his own body was too small to even fill the gaps between these legendary sea beasts¡¯ teeth. But unexpectedly, he encountered the Dragon Emperor¡¯s Ruin and even obtained the Eyes of the Candle Dragon, an Immortal Level high-end material. Moreover, Delta also broke through its bottleneck and evolved into a true dragon. To add on, Bai Qi named the two items with question marks in their levels ¨C the Eyes of the Candle Dragon, and Time Traveler ¨C as Immortal Level. Obtaining materials and skills from legends that had existed for so many years, it seemed appropriate to describe them as Immortal Level, right? Contrarily, Jie Ta, who was supposed to be the protagonist of this sea area trip, didn¡¯t show any substantial improvement. ¡°Greetings, boss! Greetings, Brother!¡± At that moment, the Nether Sea Snake suddenly took the lead in shouting out, and the offspring of the other legendary sea beasts also did the same. Their sincerity shone through without any pretense. ¡°That little guy, he can indeed make a splash as the rumors said.¡± Xiao Mu laughed out loud at the sight, while Bai Qi, riding Delta, landed amidst the salutations of all the sea beasts¡¯ offspring. Awhoo-awhoo! (Such a grand entrance! I want one too!) Seeing Delta¡¯s swaggering entrance, Beta couldn¡¯t help but feel envious. But she was scolded furiously by Jerry. ¡°You should practice more instead of being envious.¡± Beta lowered her head in grievance upon hearing these words. She wanted to seek comfort from Schuck, but found out that Schuck¡¯s eyes were full of data streams, suggesting he was deep in thought. Awhoo-awhoo! (Stinky snake, I want to have a duel with you!) Having nowhere to vent her grievances, Beta could only take it out on the Cowskin Snake. But she found that the Cowskin Snake was also in a bewildered state, quietly coiling on Delta¡¯s dragon horn without moving. Awhoo-awhoo¡­ (What¡¯s going on¡­) Beta yawned boredly and decided to imitate the Cowskin Snake. She sprawled on Delta¡¯s body and fell asleep. Crack-crack. (Delta is so strong now. Can I challenge him later?) Feeling the powerful aura radiating from Delta, Alpha¡¯s fighting spirit was aroused. If it were not inappropriate, Alpha might have already challenged Delta. ¡°Of course it can.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Previously, because of Alpha¡¯s dominance, all of these creatures had chosen to slack off in a laid-back manner, choosing to level up peacefully. Now, it was better. Delta¡¯s sudden rise brought pressure on Alpha, perhaps it could mobilize the fighting spirit of the other lazy guys. The internal competition was finally back on! ¡°Human, has your beast gained the bloodline of a True Dragon?¡± The Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon approached Bai Qi, looking at Delta, whose form was more perfect than his own, there was a touch of envy in his eyes. ¡°It should be something like that.¡± Bai Qi shrugged. Delta¡¯s form had already taken shape before his evolution. As for the lineage, he had absorbed the Eyes of the Candle Dragon, so it should also be counted as the bloodline of a True Dragon. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is.¡± The Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon gave a slight nod, his eyes revealing a hard-to-conceal desire. Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s response, the other legendary sea beasts also showed a similar look. True Dragon¡¯s bloodline, if they could ingest it, could they also advance? After all, the Eastern True Dragon had not appeared in the world for countless years. Seeing this, Xiao Mu immediately wanted to step forward to ease the tension, yet unexpectedly the Nether Sea Snakes took the lead, protecting Bai Qi and Delta and the other beasts in the middle. ¡°Father, what do you want to do to my old Boss?¡± The Nether Sea Snake looked at his father seriously, his face full of sorrow. ¡°Without the boss and big brother, we would hardly be able to inherit the Dragon Clan heritage. Father, are you planning to destroy the bridge after crossing the river?¡± ¡°If you dads really want to do it, don¡¯t blame us, the Deep Sea Thirteen Protectors, for not giving face!¡± As soon as the Nether Sea Snake said this, the other sea beasts also revealed the same emotion. Their sincere appearance left all the battle-hardened legendary sea beasts a little confused. How long had they just gone in, and these youngsters had become the iron followers of this human? Could it be a soul-based skill? Deep Sea Thirteen Protectors, what the hell was that? ¡°Bai Qi, what the hell have you done?¡± Seeing this, Xiao Mu couldn¡¯t help but come to Bai Qi¡¯s side and ask in a low voice. ¡°Uh, I¡¯m not sure, probably Stockholm syndrome?¡± Bai Qi shrugged. After Delta obtained the bloodline of the Candle Dragon, Bai Qi initially wanted to leave directly. However, thinking of the thirteen big guys waiting outside, Bai Qi was a bit worried, so he simply threw all these legendary sea creature offsprings into the Dragon Clan¡¯s inheritance. Originally, he just was thinking that he would eat meat, and also let others drink some soup. That way, taking away the Dragon Clan¡¯s inheritance might be more acceptable. Who knew that these sea creatures would be so grateful, voluntarily acknowledging Delta as their boss, and him as their old boss. And their offsprings of these legendary sea creatures were more so divided based on the order they were put into the heritage, acknowledging the first brother, the second brother, all the way to the thirteenth, and named themselves the Deep Sea Thirteen Protectors! ¡°It seems I made the absolutely right decision to bring you here this time.¡± Xiao Mu looked at the situation and smiled faintly. Then he approached the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon and said, ¡°Everyone, since the Dragon Gate has been opened, and your offspring have already obtained the inheritance of the Dragon Clan, we all should be rejoiced. Don¡¯t be so serious, be happy.¡± Having heard Xiao Mu¡¯s words, the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon hesitated. The True Dragon bloodline was not something they could encounter whenever they wanted to. If they missed out this time, they might not be rivals the next time they met. ¡°Rejoicing? As long as we kill you, the Dragon Gate will still be ours, and that would be a real cause of celebration!¡± Seeing the look on the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon, the Asura Shark King showed a hint of a killing intention, intending to incite other legendary sea beasts to move against Xiao Mu. ¡°Everyone, the Dragon Gate has been fully opened. We can enter it for inheritance. Then our sea race¡¯s strength will definitely greatly increase, and we will never have to look at this guy¡¯s face again.¡± ¡°So, killing him and sharing the Dragon Gate is the right choice!¡± ¡°Killing me? You might not be worthy.¡± Xiao Mu smirked, a powerful aura from him as a Titled Legendary combined with the Sea Covering Lobster, was released recklessly around him. Seeing Xiao Mu¡¯s behavior, the legendary sea beasts directly entered combat mode, they were ready to strike a deadly blow on Xiao Mu the moment he attacked. ¡°Holy crap, how did it suddenly turn into a melee fight!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s face changed instantly, he immediately got all his beasts ready for battle, at the same time, he was ready to summon Nicholas. Although they were definitely not opponents, they couldn¡¯t be a drag to Xiao Mu, right? ¡°Stop!¡± At that moment, the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon suddenly shouted and stopped the movements of the numerous legendary sea beasts. The legendary sea beasts were slightly puzzled and were about to ask when they suddenly detected something and looked sharply towards Xiao Mu¡¯s back. In the dark sea, one after another, huge objects gleaming with metallic luster slowly sailed towards them. The immense pressure forced their gathered clans to unconsciously retreat. ¡°The human navy!¡± The Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon¡¯s face darkened. He knew Xiao Mu had already been prepared. But before he could question Xiao Mu, he saw a few teleportation portals appearing suddenly. Several powerful Beast Masters walked out from them, led by a silver-haired woman and a bird-riding man. ¡°Old Lady Fan? Master?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat surprised, while Xiao Mu showed a satisfied smile. He turned his head and looked at the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon and the other sea beasts, saying, ¡°What do you think, everyone, do you still want to kill us?¡± Chapter 472 - Chapter 472: Chapter 467: Deep Sea Alliance Chapter 472: Chapter 467: Deep Sea Alliance Hearing Xiao Mu¡¯s words, the legendary sea beasts fell into silence, without retreating. Instead, they rallied their respective clans, readying themselves for battle. Old Lady Fan¡¯s gaze swept over the thirteen sea beasts. She impatiently looked behind her and said, ¡°Hurry up with your tasks. I want to go back to sleep soon!¡± ¡°We heard you, Old Lady. We¡¯re on it.¡± A refreshing voice emitted from the submarine. Immediately, a giant mech tore through the void and emerged, accompanied by the Jiuyou Darkbird to stand beside Old Lady Fan. ¡°Master, Old Lady Fan, King Legendary? How did you all end up here?¡± Watching the three standing together, Bai Qi was taken aback. The military and the association had jointly dispatched to save him, even calling on two Titled Legends? No, if you included Old Lady Fan, three Titled Legends had arrived! This was quite an over-the-top setup. ¡°With the significant gathering of sea beasts, we had to inspect the situation,¡± Bai Heguang said as he walked to Bai Qi¡¯s side, assessing his slightly disheveled figure. He turned towards the nearby Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon and asked, ¡°Are you the one who harmed my disciple?¡± As his voice fell, a chilling aura erupted from Bai Heguang. The Jiuyou Darkbird beneath him also unfolded its Netherworld Realm, leaching all color from the surrounding area in an instant. Faced with Bai Heguang¡¯s terrifying aura, all legendary sea beasts altered their expressions and unfolded their realms to resist, escalating the tension once again. ¡°I ask, what exactly do you humans want to do! If you¡¯re going to fight, then fight. If not, then scram. Stop dawdling¡­¡± Just as Old Lady Fan was asking Delta about his recent experiences, the Asura Shark King couldn¡¯t help but grumble. However, halfway through his rant, he suddenly became incapable of making a sound or moving. ¡°So it¡¯s you?¡± Bai Heguang coldly looked at the Asura Shark King. The Jiuyou Darkbird instantly understood, transforming into a shadow and flashing past. The Asura Shark King instantly exploded, his blood gushing out freely. His species¡¯ violent nature was immediately provoked, with all his kin swarming forward to devour him. The survival rule of the Asura Shark: The strongest dies, the weaklings consume, endlessly. ¡°Hmph, they¡¯re just lowly beasts after all,¡± Old Lady Fan scoffed, wrinkling her nose in disgust. She made her way to Bai Qi¡¯s side and looked around but couldn¡¯t locate Nicholas. ¡°Erm, I left Nicholas in Gusu City. Do you need me to summon him, Old Lady?¡± ¡°No need, I¡¯ll deal with him some other time.¡± Old Lady Fan shook her head, then looked towards Delta, a trace of unusual brilliance flashing in her eyes. ¡°So you are, Delta?¡± Blub blub! £¨Old Lady, long time no see!£© Hearing Delta¡¯s voice, Old Lady Fan¡¯s face lighted up with a smile. She said, ¡°I was worried about how Bai Qi would solve your evolution problem, but you¡¯ve actually evolved into an Eastern Dragon.¡± Blub blub. £¨It¡¯s all thanks to my master collecting materials for me.£© Delta shrank his size, as usual, he flew into Old Lady Fan¡¯s arms as he used to do in the training field. ¡°Not bad, a pure Eastern Dragon bloodline. Who¡¯d have thought I¡¯d meet another one in my lifetime,¡± Old Lady Fan said, her eyes smiling with delight. She affectionately held Delta close, then suddenly picked up a scent. ¡°Bai Qi, why does Delta carry the scent of the Red Dragon?¡± ¡°Red Dragon? Old Lady, are you referring to Master Aleta? Well, during a mission for the Thirteenth Bureau, I accidentally received a Life Blessing in Eden. Perhaps it rubbed off on me then?¡± Bai Qi said. Seeing Old Lady Fan¡¯s face change slightly, he continued more cautiously, ¡°Is there a problem with this blessing, Old Lady?¡± ¡°No problem. The Life Blessing is good for Delta as well. But I just don¡¯t like it,¡± she said. Old Lady Fan patted Delta¡¯s head. After some thought, she suddenly bit her finger, forced out a drop of silvery blood, and let it fall onto Delta. The drop of blood seemed to find its home as it easily melded with Delta¡¯s body. The flame in Delta¡¯s right eye instantly turned from red to silvery-white. In just a moment, Delta¡¯s eyes became different colors ¨C one red, one white. ¡°Delta¡¯s Power of Time is too strong. It interferes with the use of the Power of the Void. My blood can help balance it, so consider it a gift for Delta¡¯s evolution,¡± she explained. After all this, Old Lady Fan turned towards Bai Qi and asked, ¡°By the way, since Delta now carries my bloodline, I want to take him as my godson. Is that all right with you?¡± ¡°Of course, not a problem!¡± Bai Qi hastily nodded at his words. This was an opportunity to fully bind himself to Old Lady Fan, and he surely wouldn¡¯t miss it. Moreover, judging by Old Lady Fan¡¯s demeanor, it seemed like she was declaring some form of ownership. However, this would make his and Delta¡¯s relationship a bit complicated. If Delta was to call Old Lady Fan ¡°mom,¡± and he called her ¡°Old Lady,¡± would that mean he ought to call Delta ¡°uncle,¡± while Delta was still expected to call him ¡°master?¡± That was a headache. Despite the conversation between the two dragons and human, the tension didn¡¯t alleviate. In fact, after Bai Heguang swiftly killed the Asura Shark King, the atmosphere on both sides became tenser. ¡°Alright, Lao Bai, calm down. We are not here for war today,¡± Wang Chen suddenly appeared next to Bai Heguang. He inspected Bai Qi from head to toe and said, ¡°Looking at how vigorous this kid appears, he probably hasn¡¯t encountered any problems. In fact, he may have obtained quite a few benefits.¡± ¡°Cough¡­ King Legendary, you¡¯re just joking,¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, unconsciously looking at the Dragon Clan heritage kept in Delta¡¯s temporary storage pocket. King Legendary¡¯s eyes were keen. Indeed, Bai Qi was the one who profited the most from this trip to the Dragon Emperor¡¯s Tomb. ¡°Celestial Brilliance, calm down a bit,¡± Seeing Celestial Brilliance like this, Xiao Mu couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. Bai Heguang finally calmed down, but the Legendary Sea Beasts on the opposite side were still very vigilant. Leaving aside the metal creatures and Beast Masters behind them, the threat posed by these four people alone was greater than all the enemies they had seen so far. If they were unlucky, they might all fall here. Xiao Mu walked to the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon, and said, ¡°How about it? Can we take a seat and talk properly?¡± The Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon was silent for a long time, re-assessed the current situation, nodded, and said, ¡°We can.¡± With the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon speaking, the other Legendary Sea Beasts also gradually calmed down, standing behind the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon waiting for Xiao Mu to speak. ¡°See, that¡¯s more like it. I told you before, I came here to negotiate for cooperation.¡± Xiao Mu gave a satisfied smile and pulled out a document to give to the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon, saying, ¡°Everything I want to say is in that document. I suppose you¡¯re familiar with human language?¡± ¡°I know some.¡± The Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon nodded, and then transformed into a human form to receive the document from Xiao Mu. However, upon seeing the first line of the document, its eyes widened involuntarily. More than that, when the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon handed this document to the other Legendary Sea Beasts, they also had the same look on their faces. ¡°Master, can I ask what Xiao Chuanqi wrote on that document?¡± Bai Qi, curious, sidled up to Bai Heguang and asked in a low voice. ¡°Cooperation.¡± ¡°Cooperation?¡± Bai Qi was even more confused, while Wang Chen, on the other hand, cut straight to the chase, saying, ¡°You¡¯re so evasive even when talking to your own apprentice. Why don¡¯t you hand him over to me?¡± ¡°Actually, it¡¯s simple. Xiao Mu just aims to seize this opportunity to establish a cooperative relationship with these sea beasts. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have asked Lao Bai and me to come out.¡± ¡°Cooperate with the sea beasts?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but glance at the massive submarine fleet and the Beast Master team behind them, twitching slightly at the corner of his eyes. Who would bring an army to negotiate with others? Those who didn¡¯t know would think they were about to start a war. ¡°Kid, you¡¯re still too young.¡± Seeing this, Old Lady Fan spoke up, ¡°Cooperation will only be possible if both parties have equal power. Do you expect the weak to become allies with the strong?¡± ¡°Er, I understand that, but now¡­ ¡± Bai Qi glanced at the sea beasts. Aside from the Asura Shark King already killed by Bai Heguang, the remaining twelve Legendary Sea Beasts didn¡¯t seem to be enough for Old Lady Fan to crush on her own. Under these circumstances, wouldn¡¯t that be considered equal strength? ¡°Huh? You¡¯ll know soon.¡± Old Lady Fan, holding Delta, walked to Xiao Mu¡¯s side and said directly to the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon, ¡°You can¡¯t decide. Call out the old guys behind you!¡± Hearing Old Lady Fan¡¯s words, the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon¡¯s face instantly changed. As it was in doubt, five figures suddenly appeared. ¡°Here comes the real decision makers.¡± Seeing these five figures appear, Wang Chen finally put away the smile on his face. In its place was a rarely seen battle intent, and Bai Heguang was the same. ¡°Who are you? Why can you detect our presence?¡± As soon as these five figures appeared, all the sea beasts bowed their heads to them. Even the pets on Bai Qi¡¯s side felt unconsciously compelled to submit. This was not bloodline suppression, but an absolute gap in strength. ¡°Who am I?¡± Old Lady Fan laughed, her body suddenly changed, and in the blink of an eye, she turned into her true dragon form, which was much larger than when Bai Qi saw her in the Six Tower. ¡°This¡­ You¡¯re still alive!¡± Seeing Old Lady Fan in her true form, those who were still full of momentum suddenly knelt down, completely submitting to Old Lady Fan. ¡°Alright, what¡¯s the point of all this nonsense in this day and age?¡± Old Lady Fan returned to human form, waved her hand impatiently, and said, ¡°Now the Federation is planning to make an alliance treaty with you to establish the Deep Sea Alliance. Do you have any objections?¡± ¡°Deep Sea Alliance?¡± The five people looked at each other. The Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon gave them the document from Xiao Mu and began to explain. ¡°What benefits will the establishment of this alliance bring us sea beasts?¡± The five people looked at each other, hesitated for a moment, and finally asked this question. ¡°Benefits?¡± Hearing this, Old Lady Fan raised an eyelid, irritation flaring up momentarily. Xiao Mu then interjected, ¡°Of course there are benefits. The Federation will help you gradually unify the seas. You just need to ensure that you don¡¯t harm humans along the coast and establish some trade cooperation with the Federation.¡± ¡°Aligning the fronts of the Federation and the seas would be a win-win situation. Don¡¯t you think so?¡± After listening to Xiao Mu¡¯s explanation, the five people remained silent for a long time before they reached a conclusion. ¡°Then, delighted to cooperate!¡± Chapter 473 - Chapter 473: Chapter 468: Maritime Exploration Diary Chapter 473: Chapter 468: Maritime Exploration Diary Upon hearing the five men¡¯s agreement, Xiao Mu finally showed a smile, while Bai Heguang and Wang Chen also stood down from their battle-ready stances. ¡°Now that everyone agrees, let¡¯s discuss the details of the alliance,¡± Xiao Mu waved the documents in his hand, saying, ¡°To facilitate our discussion on the legislation, we propose establishing a council. Each party will appoint representatives to serve as council members, and we will elect a speaker to oversee the overall situation. What do you all think?¡± The five men pondered for a moment. One of them, who seemed to be the leader, stood up and asked, ¡°How will the council members be allocated?¡± Xiao Mu smiled and said, ¡°The five of you are the oldest beings in the sea area and always work together, so naturally, you should join together. Therefore, five representatives can join from the sea beast side.¡± ¡°As for our human side, for the sake of fairness, we will also add five members.¡± ¡°Five?¡± The five old men were stunned, their gazes unconsciously drifting towards Bai Qi. ¡°What the hell, they¡¯re not asking me to join, are they?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s face changed upon hearing this. He was about to refuse when he was mocked by the Jiuyou Darkbird. ¡°What are you thinking? Besides the three Titled Legendaries, the ones qualified to join are naturally myself and that big guy.¡± Jiuyou Darkbird and Morning Star? Well, since the other side was comprised of sea beasts, it seemed okay to include some pets on their side. ¡°Acceptable.¡± The five old men nodded and asked, ¡°What about the speaker?¡± Upon hearing this, Xiao Mu shrugged and looked at Old Lady Fan, who was busy teasing Delta. ¡°You want me to serve as the speaker? I¡¯m sorry, but I¡¯m not interested.¡± Without hesitation, Old Lady Fan refused. She preferred spending her time watching the little fellows and didn¡¯t have the leisure time to manage a council. ¡°Old Lady Fan, the establishment of the Deep Sea Alliance is all because of your influence. If you don¡¯t serve as the speaker, these sea beasts will not accept it.¡± Xiao Mu immediately tried to persuade her upon seeing this, but Old Lady Fan kept shaking her head with no interest at all. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, as the speaker, you won¡¯t have much to do on a regular basis. We¡¯ll only call upon you when conflicts arise between our two parties.¡± ¡°Moreover, I¡¯m sure you wouldn¡¯t want Delta to be targeted by these sea beasts while roaming in the sea area, would you?¡± Hearing Xiao Mu¡¯s words, Old Lady Fan fell silent. Looking at Delta in her arms, she said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll accept the position of speaker!¡± ¡°That¡¯s the best solution!¡± Upon hearing her words, Xiao Mu nodded in satisfaction, then looked at the five old men again. ¡°With this, our eleven-person council for the Deep Sea Alliance is established.¡± ¡°Hmm, we hope that, in the future, our sea beasts and humans can work together harmoniously.¡± The five old men shook hands with Xiao Mu, signifying their agreement to cooperate. They then looked at the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon and said, ¡°The five of us don¡¯t like managing complicated matters, so we¡¯re leaving you in charge of the details of future cooperation.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon nodded and then looked somewhat troubled at Bai Qi. ¡°However, before we start official negotiations, could we ask Master Bai Qi to leave the heritage of the Dragon Clan here.¡± Given the opportunity of the sea beasts¡¯ gathering, the Nether Sea Thunder Flood Dragon had learned about the events in the Dragon Emperor Tomb from the Nether Sea Snake. Of course, this included the fact that Bai Qi had taken away eight tombstones. ¡°Hmm? What Dragon Clan heritage? I don¡¯t understand?¡± Realizing everyone¡¯s eyes were on him, Bai Qi immediately put on an innocent expression, looking as if he knew nothing. ¡°Bai Qi, give it up. It¡¯s a serious matter concerning the Deep Sea Alliance and shouldn¡¯t be undermined.¡± Seeing this, Bai Heguang shook his head and said, ¡°Even if you take it back, the heritage of the Dragon Clan will be jointly managed by our eleven-person council. It¡¯s better to leave it here.¡± ¡°Well, okay ¡­¡± Only after hearing Bai Heguang¡¯s words did Bai Qi reluctantly ask Delta to bring out the heritage of the Dragon Clan. His reluctant expression resembled a child whose toy had been taken away. ¡°You kid, the resources you¡¯ll get after the establishment of the Deep Sea Alliance won¡¯t be inferior to the Dragon Clan¡¯s heritage. Look at the big picture.¡± Seeing this, Xiao Mu couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°Speaking of which, you are a major contributor to this operation. Do you fancy taking up a part-time position in the Deep Sea Alliance?¡± ¡°Part-time job? Are there any benefits?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up and he went straight to the point. ¡°A perk? How about appointing you as the head of the technical department in the Alliance? It should suit your expertise.¡± Xiao Mu leaned closer to Bai Qi and whispered, ¡°The technical department is involved in constructing the headquarters of the Deep Sea Alliance. You could get the Super God Evolution Research Institute also involved in it. It¡¯s a profitable deal~¡± ¡°I¡¯m in!¡± ¡­ A week had passed since the establishment of the Deep Sea Alliance, and the eleven-member council was still discussing the various details of the alliance. Since this involved the initial cooperation between humans and sea beasts, it was naturally best to clarify everything beforehand to avoid disputes in future cooperation. However, the others weren¡¯t idle either. The twelve legendary sea beasts, along with the Federation and Association Beast Masters, had already started to build the headquarters of the Deep Sea Alliance around the Dragon Emperor¡¯s relics. Because of this, Bai Qi truly recognized the strength of the Federation. ¡°I never heard before that the Federation has such a large naval force¡­¡± Bai Qi was lying on Delta, looking at the busy machinery and sea beasts in front of him, murmuring softly. Whether it was the terrifying submarine group that shocked the field that day, or the current seabed construction troops, Bai Qi completely disbelieved that the Federation was not prepared in advance. ¡°So am I. I never heard my father mention the existence of the Five Old Men.¡± Upon hearing this, the Nether Sea Snake nodded repeatedly, still unable to react to what had just transpired. ¡°By the way, Ming Dian, why are you hovering around me all day instead of helping your father?¡± Ming Dian, the name of the Nether Sea Snake. Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s question, Ming Dian instantly put on a sycophantic smile, saying, ¡°Father said we must serve Brother Four and big brother, so he didn¡¯t arrange tasks for us.¡± Brother Four, that¡¯s Delta. Because he recognized Delta as his big brother, Alpha and other pets were automatically upgraded to the same status, according to the order of the contract, as big brother, second brother, third brother, and so on. However, since Alpha¡¯s title overlapped with Delta¡¯s, upon Delta¡¯s strong request, his title was changed to Brother Four. Alpha and the others didn¡¯t feel any difference; after all, they were all beaten. But the wormwood was very satisfied. Having been a younger brother for so long, the rare arrival of Lao Liu, who immediately became the popular one, meant that his status was still at the bottom. Now that he had thirteen younger brothers, he was, of course, very happy. ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right.¡± Ming Dian¡¯s words were met with nodding approvals from the Deep Sea Thirteen Protectors standing around, all showing the same flattering look as Ming Dian. Not to mention that Bai Qi brought them the Dragon Clan heritage, just the background of Delta and Bai Qi was enough for them to treat Bai Qi and his friends with such an attitude. Delta was the godson of the future chairman of the Deep Sea Alliance, and possessed the True Dragon bloodline which they, the sea beasts, most aspired to. As for Bai Qi, he was also a disciple of a council member of the Deep Sea Alliance and was fierce enough to take on multiple challengers alone. If they angered these two, there would be no good end for them. ¡°Alright then¡­¡± Upon hearing their words, Bai Qi shrugged, gazed at the alliance¡¯s headquarters base that was gradually taking shape, stretched lazily, and said, ¡°I¡¯m going to go fishing somewhere, are you coming?¡± The Thirteen Protectors cast glances at one another, only Bai Qi would declare that he¡¯s going fishing in front of a group of sea beasts. ¡°Big Brother, you want to collect materials and strengthen Lao Liu from the sea zone, right?¡± Ming Dian rubbed his hands together, saying, ¡°If so, I know a place that has rich water and Ice Clan resources, so you won¡¯t have to fish slowly.¡± ¡°Oh? There¡¯s such a place?¡± Bai Qi was immediately interested. Although the flesh and blood of sea beasts were highly nutritious and topped in enhancing physique, the probability of producing high-level materials was not high. According to Ming Dian, in order to survive in the vast sea zone, sea beasts almost always prioritize increasing their size. Therefore, the way sea beasts gauge the strength of each other was mostly by size. It was precisely because of this that sea beasts rarely had parts where energy was highly concentrated. However, Gamma quite liked it here. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s interest, Ming Dian was secretly relieved, saying, ¡°Of course there is, based on the time, the Ice Clan resources there might be even more, and it would be of great help to Lao Liu.¡± ¡°Alright then, let¡¯s go right away and return as soon as possible.¡± Bai Qi patted Delta, who instantly understood, showed off his True Dragon body of over 10 meters, and Ming Dian and others also revealed their true forms, heading towards the deeper parts of the sea zone. Although he was not classified as an aquatic creature, Delta, possessing the body of a True Dragon, also had the ability to move freely in the sea. As he passed by, all sea beasts bowed their heads in submission. The suppression of the True Dragon¡¯s bloodline on the sea beasts was nearly impossible to resist. ¡°Brother Four, Big Brother, we¡¯re here.¡± After what seemed like a long journey, Ming Dian, who was leading the way at the front, finally stopped. Bai Qi discovered that he had arrived in a forest of ice pillars. ¡°This should still be in the South Sea, right? How can there be such a large frozen area?¡± Bai Qi looked around curiously. ¡°We don¡¯t know the specific reason, my father told me it¡¯s been like this for a very long time. When it¡¯s spring and winter the Death Ice Forest would condense these ice pillars, and they would become water tornadoes in summer and autumn.¡± Ming Dian shook his head, saying, ¡°But the resources here have always been rich. If it hadn¡¯t been for its fickle climate which most sea creatures found hard to adapt to, it wouldn¡¯t be this calm.¡± Bai Qi nodded, understanding, and rode Delta over to an ice pillar. This ice pillar seemed to extend from the sea surface down to the seabed, freezing the surrounding area as well, with small shrimps, that didn¡¯t manage to escape in time, frozen in place. Like this ice pillar, countless others lined up in front of Bai Qi. From a distance, it did resemble a forest. ¡°It is said that there have been battles underneath this Death Ice Forest, and the water tornado here sweeps them up, and they are then frozen by the Death Ice Pillar.¡± Saying that, Ming Dian went up to an ice pillar, swung his tail hard, and the ice pillar shattered with a loud bang. Simultaneously, a pearl exuding a cold aura fell from it. ¡°Damn, it¡¯s just a Cold Light Pearl.¡± Ming Dian threw the pearl away with some disgust and continued knocking, and the other sea beasts did the same. From their looks, they¡¯ve done this quite often. ¡°Darn, this is like a sea version of a blind box? This is challenging my luck~¡± Chapter 474 - Chapter 474: Chapter 469: Am I Cursed? Chapter 474: Chapter 469: Am I Cursed? Bloop, bloop? (Master, are we going too?) Delta asked, watching as the Thirteen Protectors began unsealing boxes around the Death Ice Forest. ¡°Go, of course we¡¯re going.¡± Bai Qi nodded, their food situation had improved recently, but they had not found any of the materials they were after. Now that a treasure trove was before them, they couldn¡¯t pass it up. With that, Bai Qi ran to a row of ice pillars, carefully picked out one, and pointed at it confidently, ¡°Delta, break this one, there has to be something inside!¡± Bloop, bloop! (Okay, Master!) Delta nodded, the silver candle flame in his right eye flickering. A surge of the Power of the Void transformed into an iron fist, which unerringly struck the ice pillar Bai Qi had singled out. Instantly, the ice pillar shattered, and a scale that resembled a piece of ice crystal fell out. ¡°This is a scale shed by an Ice Breath Fish, the quality is very high!¡± Ming Dian deftly caught the scale and handed it to Bai Qi. ¡°Hmm, good, at least we gained an Epic Material. The drop rate in this place is not low.¡± Bai Qi nodded approvingly, picked out another ice pillar but did not let Delta smash it immediately. Instead, he cracked it to facilitate Bai Qi¡¯s finishing blow. With his luck running so high, he had to seize this opportunity! Crack. The ice pillar broke, and a pebble fluttered down into Bai Qi¡¯s hand. It looked completely ordinary. ¡°Um, boss, I believe this is just some stone that was accidentally frozen by the Death Ice Pillar, it¡¯s not useful.¡± Ming Dian glanced at the stone in Bai Qi¡¯s hand, hesitated for a moment, but eventually told Bai Qi the truth. ¡°A stone?¡± Bai Qi looked at it with distaste and tossed it aside. He picked another ice pillar again. After smashing more than a dozen ice pillars, Bai Qi finally gave up entirely. ¡°It seems there¡¯s nothing of value in these ice pillars, Delta, you can smash whichever you like.¡± Bai Qi muttered to himself, trying to find comfort in his own words. Bloop, bloop. (Alright, Master.) Delta nodded, twirled his tail gently, and shattered an ice pillar. Suddenly, a sharp, bone-chilling cold spread out, freezing the surrounding seawater. ¡°Sky Frost Coral? Judging by its quality, it¡¯s just a step away from reaching Legendary Level.¡± Ming Dian exclaimed upon seeing this, carefully took out the Sky Frost Coral from the frozen seawater, and presented it to Bai Qi. ¡°Another find?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched slightly. This slap in the face came way too fast. ¡°Delta, try breaking another one?¡± Delta nodded, casually broke the ice pillar next to him, and another Epic Material appeared. ¡°What the hell, am I being singled out here?¡± Bai Qi, feeling skeptical, smashed another ice pillar. But the result ruthlessly validated his suspicions. ¡°Am I really this unlucky? But usually, my fortune isn¡¯t so bad.¡± Bai Qi looked somewhat dejected, but the Cowskin Snake that had always been coiled around Delta suddenly raised its head and suggested, ¡°I bet it¡¯s your pets that are the lucky ones, not you.¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t speak up, nobody would think you¡¯re mute.¡± Bai Qi rolled his eyes irritably. After thinking for a while, he summoned all of the Six Pets and said, ¡°Come come come, we have a quest.¡± Howl, howl! (I like this place!) Seeing the dense array of ice pillars in front of him, Beta was instantly interested. He directly rushed out of the waterproof space constructed by Delta, nearly drowning in the seawater. ¡°This darn dog.¡± Bai Qi sighed and covered his face. Turning to the other pets, he said, ¡°There are many Ice Clan resources here, which can be used to enhance Jie Ta. So, let¡¯s all work hard to smash these ice pillars.¡± ¡°However, remember to break them one by one. And each time, you must report the quality to me, okay?!¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s request, all the pets were somewhat puzzled. They didn¡¯t quite understand why their Beast Master had such a demand, but they obediently complied anyway. ¡°Um, boss, I¡¯m just a worm, I don¡¯t think this place is suited for me.¡± After observing the surrounding environment, the Paramecium asked to withdraw immediately. Alpha being a skeleton did not need to breathe. The Husky had a diving suit, so couldn¡¯t drown. Gamma was highly resistant and could survive anywhere. Delta was a True Dragon, all waters were his domain. As for Jie Ta, that little fellow had already climbed onto an ice pillar. Looking around, only the Paramecium seemed out of place here. ¡°No, you must go.¡± Bai Qi was serious, ¡°This is very serious, understand?¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Seeing the murderous look in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes, the Paramecium hastily affirmed and activated its force field to burrow into the seawater. The Six Pets completed the task quickly and each brought their respective findings back to Bai Qi. But when Bai Qi saw the quality of the materials they had retrieved, he felt his spirits drop. In retrospect, the Evolution Egg started to hatch only when Alpha was around, even the patents were all his creation, and it seemed the other gains were also made when Alpha and the others were present. Sure enough, he was indeed the epitome of extremely bad luck. Argh¡­ Suddenly, he really wanted to be a paramecium~ Uh huh uh huh? (What¡¯s wrong with humans?) ¡°Nothing, just a blow to my self-confidence.¡± The cowskin snake shook its head, found a comfortable position on Delta, and fell asleep again. Ever since Delta had evolved, his scent had become increasingly pleasant. ¡°Should we go and comfort the Big Brother?¡± Seeing Bai Qi in this state, one of the Thirteen Protectors, Ming Dian, couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Yes, give it a try.¡± Ming Dian nodded. He had brought Bai Qi to the Death Ice Forest due to wanting to help him, and to prevent him from going fishing again. They had long known about Bai Qi¡¯s fishing exploits from the offspring of Tiger Hunting Demon Whale King, one of the Thirteen Protectors. A few giant species, a dozen large ones, and countless smaller sea beasts. If Bai Qi were to retaliate by going on a fishing spree out of frustration here in the forest, who knows how many sea beasts would remain after the Deep Sea Council concluded their discussions. However, before Ming Dian could even persuade him, Bai Qi suddenly regained his fighting spirit, even more so than before. What¡¯s wrong with being unlucky when he was willing to work to the bone? He wasn¡¯t going to concede defeat to the Death Ice Forest! ¡°My pets, our goal today is to conquer this Death Ice Forest!¡± ¡­ Crack! Another ice pillar shattered, Bai Qi caught the crystal glimmering with aurora, and let out a long howl. ¡°Who said you can¡¯t change your luck with hard work and money?! Didn¡¯t I just work out my luck!¡± Seeing how excited Bai Qi was, the some of the Thirteen Protectors couldn¡¯t help but smirk awkwardly. Roughly estimating, Bai Qi had probably broken around 800 to 1000 ice pillars, but all he got was this one epic piece. His luck was indeed unmatched. Uh huh uh huh? (Has the human gone mad? Should I perform a chant for him?) Beta looked sympathetically at Bai Qi but was punched by Jerry. ¡°Shut up, the Beast Master seems a bit off.¡± Jerry looked at Bai Qi as the Judgment Scale subtly appeared, covering Bai Qi. Then black breath started floating out from Bai Qi. Gagalagala? (Is this a curse?) Seeing this, Alpha immediately got up. A chilling Sword Intent was on the verge of bursting out. ¡°It¡¯s similar, but it¡¯s more like what humans call bad luck.¡± Jery shook his head. The scale behind him gently waved, pulling out the black breath. Bai Qi felt a sense of lightness all over and looked at Jerry in confusion. ¡°Jerry? What are you guys doing?¡± Jerry informed Bai Qi of the findings. Upon hearing it, Bai Qi understood and was filled with confidence. He knew it! How could a chosen one like him ever be associated with misfortune? ¡°However, how did I suddenly get this unlucky aura? Was I cursed by someone?¡± Jerry shook his head and said, ¡°If someone cursed you, I would have detected it. Unless you¡¯re really about to have some bad luck.¡± ¡°Bad luck?¡± Bai Qi was startled. He then suddenly swung his hammer and smashed a semi-broken ice pillar. An epic ice attribute pearl appeared. Guided by Delta, it slowly fell into Bai Qi¡¯s hands. This wasn¡¯t bad luck; it was clear that he was about to take off! Boom! Just as Bai Qi was feeling bemused, a violent explosion suddenly erupted from deep inside the Death Ice Forest. It seemed as if a colossal creature was rampaging inside. ¡°Ming Dian, are there any legendary sea beasts that have joined the Deep Sea Alliance nearby?¡± Feeling the powerful aura coming from afar, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but ask Ming Dian. ¡°All the legendary ferocious beasts in the South Sea have joined the Great Alliance, except for the Asura Shark King, who was killed by the chairman.¡± Ming Dian shook his head, thought of a possibility, and added, ¡°Even though most of the Death Ice Sea is in the South Sea region, a part of it also extends into the Ice Sea. Maybe a legendary sea beast from the West Sea is trying to collect resources for its offspring?¡± ¡°No, it seems to be heading our way.¡± Schuck quickly simulated the unknown sea beast¡¯s course and said sternly, ¡°Beast Master, I suggest we retreat immediately.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Bai Qi nodded, put away all the other pets, and had the Thirteen Protectors ride on Delta¡¯s back, small-sized, ready to flee. But before Delta could escape into the void, a giant squid suddenly barreled out of the Death Ice Forest and appeared in front of them. ¡°Legendary sea beast of the West Sea, Lucent Squid!¡± Ming Dian sighed in relief upon seeing it. The Lucent Squid was a very docile creature. Despite its ferocious look, it was famously kind in maritime territories. Whether it was in the West Sea or the South Sea, if you were injured and came across it, the Lucent Squid would gladly heal you. So, whether it was the legendary Lucent Squid or its pre-evolved forms, sea beasts would not harm them. ¡°The state of the Lucent Squid looks off. It doesn¡¯t look like it¡¯s attacking, but rather¡­struggling?¡± Bai Qi furrowed his brows slightly. However, Alpha seemed to have noticed something and unconsciously looked at Lucent Squid¡¯s tentacles. At the tip of the tentacles, something black seemed to be smeared on them. Chapter 475 - Chapter 475: Chapter 470: World-ending Sea-beast Chapter 475: Chapter 470: World-ending Sea-beast Creaking and cracking. (Boss, step back a bit.) Just then, Alpha suddenly stepped in front of Bai Qi, holding the Sword of Death, his face solemn. ¡°Hmm?¡± Seeing Alpha¡¯s serious demeanor, Bai Qi seemed to have thought of something. He deeply looked at the black substance smeared on the tentacles of the Glassy Cuttlefish. ¡°That stuff, could it be the Power of Death?¡± Besides Alpha and Jiuyou Darkbird, he hadn¡¯t encountered the Power of Death many times. The first time was the Blood of Death in Champion Marquis¡¯s secret realm, which had granted Alpha the Power of Death. The second time was the black fog snake in the Sun Secret Realm. Although they weren¡¯t in close contact, it had almost cost him his life. The subsequent two times involved the Death Knight, which were quite thrilling. And now, he had encountered the Power of Death in the ocean area as well. Moreover, it seemed even purer than that on the Death Knight. Could he have bumped into the real deal? Thinking of this, Bai Qi¡¯s face changed, and he said: ¡°Delta, retreat quickly!¡± If it really was the mythical Death, sticking around even for a second could be fatally dangerous. Bloop bloop! (Okay!) Delta nodded. His Void Candleflame flickered rapidly in his right eye, and the void in front of him immediately began to twist, connecting with a distant place. After absorbing Old Lady Fan¡¯s blood, Delta¡¯s Disciple of the Void had not changed, but both its activation speed and effectiveness had clearly become stronger. However, just as Delta was about to escape through the Space Door, the earth beneath the Death Ice Pillar suddenly cracked open. Dense black smoke billowed out from the bottom, occasionally glowing with flickers of fire. In an instant, the Death Ice Forest shattered, and pieces of Ice Clan materials fell from it, disappearing into the crevices. At the same time, the raging Glassy Cuttlefish suddenly quieted down, even voluntarily severing its own tentacles and regaining its sanity. ¡°Little ones of the South Sea, run for your lives now! You¡¯re no match for what¡¯s coming up from below!¡± The Glassy Cuttlefish immediately recognized the identities of Ming Dian and the others, standing in front of them. But upon seeing Delta, it couldn¡¯t hide its surprise. ¡°It regained its sanity?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat surprised upon seeing this, but he didn¡¯t hesitate to let Delta open the teleportation gate and promptly dove into it. Creaking and cracking. (Boss, the thing below is related to the Power of Death.) Alpha peered through the current, not yet fully closed, spatial passage and said. ¡°I know, that¡¯s why we need to inform master and Old Lady Fan fast¡± The Power of Death was a serious matter; their master had specially emphasized this. The discovery of the Power of Death in the ocean area posed a greater risk than the Black Fog Snake trapped in the Sun Secret Realm. Just then, Bai Qi suddenly smelled a choking, scorching scent. He swiftly turned his head to look and saw a narrow opening still remained in the spatial passage that should¡¯ve already been closed. Black smoke was seeping from that opening. Oh, shit, it caught up so quickly? While cursing in his mind, Bai Qi told Delta to speed their getaway, quickly passing through the teleportation gate. ¡°Hmm? Why are we not at the Dragon Emperor¡¯s Tomb?¡± Looking at the unfamiliar surroundings, Bai Qi was somewhat puzzled. Bloop bloop. (I apologize, master. Delta¡¯s positioning was affected due to that beast, resulting in a deviation.) Delta looked somewhat guilty and hung his head. However, Bai Qi didn¡¯t hold it against him. He patted Delta¡¯s head consoled him. Suddenly, he noticed black smoke emanating once again from the void behind them. Then, the space abruptly shattered, and a gigantic beast appeared before them. The creature was huge, whale-like, covered in black scales; it looked horrifying, spewing dark red flames and exhaling choking smoke from its nostrils. ¡°That is, the mythical World-ending Sea-beast!¡± Seeing the creature¡¯s appearance, Ming Dian and the others were immediately scared into trembling. After spotting the Glassy Cuttlefish¡¯s tentacles around the creature¡¯s mouth, they were even more terrified. ¡°World-ending Sea-beast?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat puzzled, but there was no time for questions now. He immediately attempted to escape. However, just then, Alpha suddenly stepped forward, summoned the Death Dragon, and charged at the sea-beast. Crack! Seeing Alpha¡¯s move, the sea-beast didn¡¯t dodge at all. Instead, it opened its monstrous mouth and swallowed the Death Dragon whole. Then, it swam towards Alpha aggressively. Its target is Alpha! Bai Qi suddenly realized that just like the Death Round Table, this sea-beast had targeted Alpha. With this in mind, Bai Qi immediately tried to put Alpha into the Beast Control Space but was met with strong opposition from Alpha. Creaking and cracking. (Boss, I want to give it a try.) ¡°Give it a shot? Against this beast? That sounds like a recipe for death!¡± Bai Qi was quick to dissuade them upon hearing a response, but Alpha unexpectedly took the initiative and charged forward. Awooo awooo! (This boneheaded dog, does it have a death wish!) Beta was taken aback to witness this, crying out towards the heavens. The Demon Subduing Mantra was instantly cast on all the pets, and then it entered a Tri-Unity state, closely following suit. With the leadership of the two pets, Gamma and the others refused to be outdone, they left Bai Qi with the Thirteen Protectors and charged directly forward. Upon seeing the unity of his Six Pets, Bai Qi didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry. This was a creature that could swallow a legendary sea beast whole, intimidating enough to make teacher apprehensive, yet you guys still wanted to rush in headfirst! However, the Six Pets seemed determined to take on the sea beast, quickly assuming their respective positions. As the holder of the Power of Death, Alpha didn¡¯t seem to fear the sea beast at all, swinging the Sword of Death directly at it with relentless blows. Following closely was Husky, who was very clear about its own role, firing bullets from the electromagnetic cannon at the sea beast, each one infused with Diamond Strength and Soul Enhancement. As for Gamma and Delta, they fully leveraged their strengths. One split itself, leveraging the special attributes of the Holy Light and Evil Power for its offensive. The other used the Power of the Void, continuously maneuvering its companions tactically to avoid damage, while simultaneously slashing with blades of space-time, aiming at the areas where Alpha had attacked. As for Snow Doll, it endeavoured to freeze the sea water around them, attempting to restrict the sea beast¡¯s movements. Nevertheless, the most conspicuous among them was the Grass Worm which despised seawater immensely. The Great Sun Force Field was fully initiated by the Grass Worm, astonishingly raising a round sun even at the dark seabed. The ostensibly strong sea beast had its evil aura dispersing as the Power of the Great Sun hit it. Seeing his Six Pets really start a fight with this mysteriously powerful sea beast, achieving some results at that, Bai Qi was somewhat surprised. ¡°The Power of the Great Sun¡­I remember, that huge fog snake was suppressed beneath the seabed by the shell left by the Sun Beetle.¡± Bai Qi clenched his fist firmly, though suppressing the sea beast like the Sun Beetle seemed unrealistic, this presented another effective point of attack aside from Alpha. Perhaps, they could hold on safely until the teacher and others arrived. However, the reality was cruel. The sea beast seemed startled by the relentless attack from the Six Pets, but after a few seconds of pause, it opened its mouth wide, spewing out a thick black smoke. In an instant, be it Husky¡¯s Diamond Bullets, Snow Doll¡¯s Absolute Zero, or even Gamma¡¯s Holy Light, all were devoured by that black smoke. The only elements left in the field were Alpha¡¯s Sword of Death, Gamma¡¯s Evil Spirit Clone, and Grass Worm¡¯s Power of the Great Sun. Yet, for some reason after spewing out the black smoke, the sea beast paused again, as if contemplating something. ¡°Good, at least three powers can resist!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi nodded subtly, becoming somewhat calm. ¡°Alpha, go frontal assault, use the Death Force Field to protect yourself.¡± ¡°Epsilon, launch a full-scale attack from left, release the Power of the Great Sun! Also, try to get in touch with Nicholas.¡± ¡°Gamma, directly turn yourself into an evil being, detonate if necessary!¡± ¡°Delta, you provide support, assist them to avoid fatal injuries at any time.¡± ¡°Beta, your job is to bestow them with buffs, try to aim for a kill when an opportunity arises.¡± ¡°As for Jie Ta, create footholds for Alpha and others, facilitating their actions.¡± With Bai Qi leading, the rhythm of the Six Pets¡¯ fight shifted, gradually, some injuries appeared on the sea beast. ¡°Ming Dian, did the elder brother and others manage to hold back the sea beast?¡± Bloodthirsty Bat Skate, somewhat surprised by the fight before him, asked. ¡°I saw it, you don¡¯t need to point it out.¡± Ming Dian was equally shocked. This was an entity that could swallow a legendary sea beast in one gulp, and even if the Liuli Squid wasn¡¯t skilled in fighting, it wouldn¡¯t fall in a flash. But now, it was held off by six King Creatures. ¡°Beast Master, there is something wrong with this sea beast.¡± Jerry separated from Beta¡¯s body and approached Bai Qi, explaining. ¡°Yes, I have also noticed.¡± Bai Qi nodded, no matter how Alpha and others were good at combats, despite the speciality of the Power of Death, Evil Energy, and Power of the Great Sun, they couldn¡¯t possibly be the opponent of world-ending sea beast. At present, even though the sea beast was making movements, its target wasn¡¯t even Alpha, it was just dumbly shaking its head at its spot. It felt like¡­ Indigestion? As if to confirm Bai Qi¡¯s speculation, a pure light suddenly burst from the mouth of the sea beast. A sphere emitting the radiance of Liuli floated out from the mouth of the sea beast, dragging the Power of Death from the body of the sea beast with it. ¡°Could that be the Liuli Squid?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up at the sight, he didn¡¯t miss this perfect opportunity and commanded the Six Pets to launch a full-scale attack on the sea beast. Although it was unknown why the Liuli Squid could affect the sea beast possessing the Power of Death, it didn¡¯t matter at the moment. Questions this complicated, must of course only be pondered over after making sure we survive first. Chapter 476 - Chapter 476: Chapter 471: The Death Round Table Again? Chapter 476: Chapter 471: The Death Round Table Again? The attack from Alpha and the others had enraged the sea beast, which opened its mouth wide, ready to shatter the Colored Glaze Pearl. However, Alpha took this opportunity to summon swords from the sky, pouring them into the beast¡¯s mouth. The Sword of Death mercilessly sliced through the sea beast¡¯s guts. Writhing in pain, the beast was pulled out by the Colored Glaze Pearl, bringing forth some black smoke. The sea beast¡¯s normally black scales gradually turned green. ¡°Its color faded?¡± Bai Qi observed in astonishment. The power of death on the sea beast was intense indeed, but from the current situation, it seemed to be different from the black fog snake? ¡°Whatever, we should attack now!¡± Bai Qi gritted his teeth and immediately sent a command to his Six Pets. Crack crack! (Everyone, follow my lead!) Suddenly, Alpha distanced himself from the sea beast. The Four Poles Sword Formation immediately unfolded, and the four long swords each took their positions. But this time, not only Alpha, but the other pets also joined in. The one holding the Sword of Death was Alpha. The one holding the Sword of the Wind Chaser was Delta. The one holding the Sword of Retributive Karma was Epsilon. The one holding the Gravity Sword was Gamma. Synchronizing perfectly, the four beasts injected their own energy into their respective swords. The Sword of Death at full output, the Sword of the Wind Chaser merged with the Power of the Void, the Sword of Retributive Karma mixed with gold and red flames, as well as the Gravity Sword turned into green lava. These four different attributes crazily flowed into the Four Poles Sword Formation but Alpha¡¯s crystal bones were struggling to handle it all. Seeing this, Husky rushed into the center of the formation, also extending its Etherium Liquid Gold to merge with the Four Poles Sword Formation. As the most potent spirit power in the team, Husky, while absorbing the Thunder Power released by Jie Ta, also adjusted the energy released by the other pets, stabilizing the new Four Poles Sword Formation. Finally, as the Sword Formation reached the perfect level of coordination and Beta let out a long howl, four sword-shaped auras of distinct attributes rose to the sky. Gradually, they fused together to form a seven-colored long sword, flying toward the sea beast. The Seven-colored long sword, infused with the entire power of the Six Pets, struck with a remarkable momentum. It pierced directly through the skull of the sea beast, entering its body, and the sea beast suddenly fell silent. The Six Pets Fusion Edition ¨C Four Poles Sword Formation had actually killed a legendary sea-beast! ¡°Something¡¯s wrong!¡± Despite the Six Pets¡¯ incredible strength, Bai Qi, their master, felt no joy. Instead, he looked at the sea beast with a furrowed brow. From the injury pierced by the seven-colored long sword, not a drop of fresh blood flowed out. Instead, strands of black smoke were seen dissipating, voluntarily leaving the sea beast¡¯s body and surging towards the Colored Glaze Pearl. But this time, the Colored Glaze Pearl, which had been pulling hard, began to resist, trying to shake off the black smoke. However, the black smoke seemed unwilling to let go of the Colored Glaze Pearl, actively imbibing it, and directly turning it into a black sphere. On the other side, the sea beast¡¯s body, which had lost the black smoke, slowly began to shrink and gradually turned into a massive whale covered in green armor. ¡°A Storm Whale? It¡¯s a sea beast?¡± Ming Dian was somewhat surprised at this manifestation. The Storm Whale, a legendary creature can easily create tsunamis and possess formidable strength. However, no one had ever heard about any correlation between this Storm Whale and the mythical World-ending sea-beast. ¡°After stripping the power of death, it exposed its true form¡­ Why does this feel familiar?¡± Bai Qi looked perturbed by the situation, but his attention was quickly drawn to the changes in the Colored Glaze Pearl. No, it should be referred to as the Death Sphere now. The Colored Glaze Pearl was thoroughly filled with the power of death at this point, and like the previous sea beast, it began forming a brand-new body from the smoke. From a distance, it looked as if an evil octopus sea-beast was gradually taking shape. ¡°Why is it still coming? Is there no end to this?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi showed a bitter smile. The earlier attack by the Six Pets was indeed powerful but had similarly depleted much of their energy. They were essentially lambs waiting or slaughter now. ¡°Protect Big Brother! Protect Big Brother!¡± At that moment, the Deep Sea Thirteen Protectors suddenly stood in front of Bai Qi, releasing their skills without reservation, trying to disrupt the transformation of the Colored Glaze Pearl. Seeing their commitment, Bai Qi gases a peculiar sparkle in his eyes. Just as he was about to say something, a worm rushing in front of him interrupted him. ¡°Boss, I¡¯ve contacted Sir Nicholas!¡± ¡°You¡¯ve contacted him?¡± Upon hearing the worm¡¯s words, Bai Qi instantly felt relieved and after seeing the Jade Dream opened by the worm, he felt an immense weight lifted off his chest. Finally, with Bai Qi¡¯s hopeful gaze, a familiar green dragon head appeared in front of him. ¡°Gurgle~ Bai Qi, how come you are in the water!¡± Nicholas appeared to cough a little due to the surrounding sea-beast but immediately released his aura to disperse the sea water. ¡°Never mind that for now, take care of that thing!¡± Bai Qi pointed at the increasingly huge octopus sea-beast overhead, saying. ¡°This aura¡­ it¡¯s similar to Alpha¡¯s?¡± Nicholas looked at the octopus sea-beast and released a strong dragon¡¯s aura. As he opened his mouth, Jade Breath enveloped the octopus sea-beast. ¡°It really has become stronger¡­¡± Seeing Nicholas, whose aura had greatly changed from before, Bai Qi also quietly breathed a sigh of relief and withdrew all the Six Pets back into the Beast Control Space to recover. With Nicholas here, there was no need for Alpha and the others. It would be better to recover quickly, it wouldn¡¯t be good to leave any hidden injuries. After all, the sea creature used the Power of Death. If it was accidentally stained, it would be quite dangerous. Nicholas¡¯s appearance indeed significantly changed the course of the battle. The octopus sea-beast, which hadn¡¯t fully formed yet, was suppressed by Nicholas and had no other choice but to shrink back into the Colored Glaze Pearl. Seeing this, brilliant green light suddenly shone from Nicholas¡¯s dragon eyes. The Jade Domain quietly unfolded, and huge forces pressed down on the sphere from all directions, instantly creating several cracks on it. ¡°Let me show you how powerful this dragon is!¡± Nicholas, seeing the situation, was even more eager to suppress the Power of Death at once when suddenly a giant bird appeared and surprisingly swallowed the sphere whole. ¡°Fool, you dare to contaminate the Power of Death with your domain, are you seeking death?¡± Jiuyou Darkbird swallowed the sphere, looking completely satisfied and then disdainfully gazed towards Nicholas. ¡°Jiuyou Darkbird? Master?¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, and on seeing the figure standing on it, he instantly felt at ease. The Master had arrived, so they were completely safe now. ¡°How did you get here, and what is the situation here?¡± Bai Heguang nodded slightly, then began to enquire about the situation from Bai Qi, but before Bai Qi could open his mouth, Old Lady Fan tore through the space and crawled out. ¡°Where is my godson, Bai Qi? If anything happens to him, I won¡¯t let you off!¡± Old Lady Fan grabbed Bai Qi and began to interrogate him. And upon seeing Nicholas at a distance, she immediately shifted her target. ¡°It came at the right time, Old Lady, I was just thinking of settling accounts with you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m saved.¡± Bai Qi sighed, then proceeded to explain the general situation to Bai Heguang. ¡°Death Ice Forest¡­ World-ending Sea-beast¡­ Power of Death¡­¡± Bai Heguang walked over to the front of the Storm Whale, summoned the Blood Scythe Wraith, and with one swing of the scythe, the Storm Whale was directly dismembered. Inside the massive body of the Storm Whale, it was completely corroded clean, with only a layer of skin and skeletal structure remaining relatively intact. ¡°As I thought, it was parasitized by the Power of Death.¡± Bai Heguang groaned understandingly and then looked at Old Lady Fan, ¡°Old Lady, can you take us to the Death Ice Forest?¡± ¡°That¡¯s simple.¡± Old Lady Fan nodded, sensed according to Bai Qi¡¯s description, then directly tore open the space and walked in first. Seeing this, everyone else followed suit and returned to Death Ice Forest once again. ¡°Oh, you¡¯re here so soon?¡± Seeing everyone appear, Wang Chen immediately jumped down from Morning Star, and laughed at Bai Qi, ¡°Bai Qi, you sure know how to stir up trouble, The Deep Sea Alliance isn¡¯t even resolved yet, and you¡¯ve managed to provoke such a monster.¡± ¡°Well, I didn¡¯t really want to.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders helplessly. The Deep Sea Alliance¡¯s endeavor had some advantages, but being chased by a Legendary Sea Beast, especially a Power of Death possessing Legendary Sea Beast was a different story. It was better to keep these experiences to the minimum. ¡°Enough messing around, let¡¯s get back to the matter at hand.¡± Bai Heguang walked into the Death Ice Forest, stared at the black smoke and flames still spewing from the cracks in the ground, and asked, ¡°Jiuyou, what do you think?¡± ¡°Unless there¡¯s a surprise, the Power of Death from earlier must¡¯ve seeped out from here. However, it appears to have been specially cultured, it has strong traces of artificial manipulation.¡± Jiuyou Darkbird spit out the sphere, on which there were no traces of the Power of Death to be seen. Obviously, it had been absorbed by the Jiuyou Darkbird. ¡°Artificial traces? I understand now.¡± Listening to her, Bai Heguang seemed to understand something, and so did Wang Chen, who was standing nearby. ¡°The Death Round Table again?¡± ¡°Given the method of cultivating and transplanting the Power of Death, it seems likely.¡± Bai Heguang nodded his head and looked at the ground once again, saying, ¡°However, there is indeed a part of death below, so it would be better to seal it up as early as possible.¡± ¡°Leave that to me.¡± Wang Chen nodded. Morning Star, behind him, quietly stood up, releasing a surge of potent Stellar Power to fill the cracks. ¡°Master, you said earlier that the Death Round Table did this?¡± Hearing the conversation between the two, Bai Qi immediately moved closer and asked. ¡°Hmm.¡± Bai Heguang nodded and said, ¡°Although I¡¯m not sure what their goal is, fortunately, you encountered it. Otherwise, if the thing below manages to come out, it could spell disaster for both the marine realm and humans.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, becoming more wary of the Death Round Table¡¯s power. First was the Death Knight, then came the World-ending Sea-beast. The Power of Death was used in many different ways by these people, something that no newly established nefarious cult could do. ¡°Master, I discovered something just now, I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s of any use.¡± Chapter 477 - Chapter 477: Chapter 472: Water Escape Evolution~ Sea Escape! Chapter 477: Chapter 472: Water Escape Evolution~ Sea Escape! ¡°I understand.¡± After listening to Bai Qi¡¯s explanation, Bai Heguang nodded and relayed the information to Wang Chen and Xiao Mu, who had just arrived. ¡°The energy possession technique is indeed their family¡¯s specialty, but this evidence isn¡¯t enough.¡± Xiao Mu pondered a bit and said, ¡°My suggestion is to investigate further and take action when we have enough evidence.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s leave this to the Thirteenth Bureau, we have already started keeping an eye on it.¡± Wang Chen chuckled, ¡°After all, it looks like this technology isn¡¯t unique to just one family.¡± ¡°Yeah, but now that we have a lead, things should move faster.¡± Bai Heguang nodded and agreed. ¡°You humans are so annoying. Why don¡¯t just confront them head-on?¡± Old Lady Fan, who was currently scolding Nicholas, could not help but to criticize them after hearing their conversation. ¡°Old Lady, the Federation is currently unstable because of the tribes. We can¡¯t afford chaos at this moment.¡± Xiao Mu helplessly tried to explain, but Old Lady Fan clearly didn¡¯t care about these complicated matters and continued to scold Nicholas. Just then, the other members of the Deep Sea Alliance came running over. Looking at the Death Ice Forest still shrouded in the Power of Death and the Storm Whale corpse that Old Lady Fan had dragged over, they couldn¡¯t help but feel astonished. ¡°This aura¡­ could it be the world-ending sea-beast from the legends?¡± One of the Five Old Men immediately identified it, his face changing immediately. ¡°Unless something unexpected happens, it should be beneath here.¡± Wang Chen chuckled. The Morning Star erupted with all its power, completely burying the last crack. ¡°The original seal is still here, it just developed a small crack for some reason, which was accidentally absorbed by the Storm Whale, leading to the current situation.¡± Wang Chen looked at the Five Old Men and said, ¡°However, it would be best if the inhabitants of the Deep Sea keep an eye on this place in the future. If it gets out, it could be quite troublesome.¡± ¡°It might happen again?¡± Bai Qi was stunned, suggesting this monster was as fearsome as the real one and its appearance would be akin to that of the Black Fog Serpent? Wang Chen shrugged, ¡°Of course, seals also have a shelf life.¡± ¡°Alright, how long can it last then?¡± Wang Chen considered, ¡°If left undisturbed, at most¡­ one to two hundred years?¡± Bai Qi: ¡°¡­¡± He suddenly understood why his teacher didn¡¯t want to waste words with Wang Chen. This way of speaking could indeed incite anger. The Five Old Men sighed in relief and said, ¡°This place is on the border of the South Sea and the West Sea. It¡¯s not very convenient for you humans to get involved. Since the seal is still intact, our sea-beast clan will take responsibility for monitoring it.¡± ¡°We appreciate that.¡± Xiao Mu nodded slightly and suggested, ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, should we return and continue our discussion?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The Five Old Men nodded, but Old Lady Fan seemed a bit impatient. ¡°That¡¯s too much trouble for me. I won¡¯t go. You guys discuss it. Just let me know when you¡¯re done.¡± Old Lady Fan waved her hand, ¡°I¡¯m feeling hungry. I¡¯ll go find something to eat first.¡± After saying this, Old Lady Fan planned to head to the West Sea, pulling Nicholas along with her. ¡°Alright,Old Lady, as you wish.¡± Xiao Mu didn¡¯t stop them. They chose Old Lady Fan as the chairman of the Deep Sea Alliance instead of the Guardians of Eden because of her strength and her Eastern Dragon lineage. As long as she stood on the side of the humans, the Five Old Men and the twelve Legendary Sea-Beasts of the Deep Sea Alliance would not turn against them. In short, Old Lady Fan¡¯s attitude was more important than anything else. It served as a stepping-day for both sides, whether or not she managed the situation didn¡¯t matter. The younger generation of the Deep Sea Alliance had also been generally mollified by Bai Qi, so there shouldn¡¯t be any major conflicts. When he saw Old Lady Fan just walk away like that, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Giving Old Lady Fan¡¯s temperament, he was already shocked that she could sit through their week-long meeting. Her current attitude seemed more normal to him. Speaking of food, the Jiuyou Darkbird seemed to have coughed up the pearl of the glass octopus earlier. He wondered if it was still usable. Thinking of this, Bai Qi immediately looked around and finally found the pearl next to the Jiuyou Darkbird. [Material Name]: Storm Whale Ball [Material Level]: Mythical [Material Description]: A ball formed from the concentrated energy essence of the Storm Whale. It can summon storms and tsunamis. ¡­ ¡°It¡¯s not the Glass Octopus, it¡¯s the pearl of the Storm Whale?¡± Bai Qi was surprised, but the Jiuyou Darkbird then said, ¡°The Glass Octopus you mentioned is probably the force of purification inside this pearl, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Bai Qi nodded. The Glass Octopus had healing and purification abilities, which made it popular amongst sea-beasts. ¡°It must have hidden inside this Storm Whale Ball. Combined with its special attributes, that¡¯s probably why it was able to hold on for so long.¡± In saying this, a regretful expression surfaced on the Jiuyou Darkbird¡¯s face, ¡°Unfortunately, apart from adapting to coexist with the Power of Death, there¡¯s almost nothing that can purify it.¡± ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Bai Qi tilted his head, suddenly recalling the scene of the Six Pets fighting the sea-monsters. Apart from Alpha, which also had the Power of Death, and the fungus with the Power of the Great Sun, only Gamma¡¯s Evil Power had injured the sea-monsters. ¡°The origin of this evil power really isn¡¯t ordinary.¡± Thinking back to the large demon that had appeared when Gamma¡¯s evolution in the Green Dragon Secret Realm was interrupted, Bai Qi¡¯s curiosity about the Evil Power was piqued again. Perhaps, the Law Emperor had used the Evil Power as the core of the Dual Sky Mech for this exact reason? ¡°Bai Qi, hold onto this Storm Whale Ball. All of its Power of Death has been absorbed by Jiuyou. It¡¯s now cleaned, so you can use it safely,¡± Bai Heguang suggested, indicating to Bai Qi to tuck away the Storm Whale Ball. ¡°This should be useful for your six pets.¡± ¡°Thank you, Sir.¡± Bai Qi nodded in gratitude and quickly pocketed the Storm Whale Ball. Just as he was about to say something else, a spatial rift appeared in front of him and pulled him through. ¡°Bai Qi, I¡¯m borrowing you for a bit. Nicholas¡¯ seafood cooking is too hard to swallow!¡± Upon hearing Old Lady Fan¡¯s words, both the Five Old Men and the Titled Legendary all sighed in resignation. Even though they were entities who had lived for unknown number of years, they behaved so rashly, daring to declare their craving for seafood in front of a Sea Beast. Oh? Going to eat at the West Sea? Well, that¡¯s alright then. ¡­ The West Sea Region. Bai Qi stared at the mound of Sea Beast before him, then glanced at a dejected-looking Nicholas. He let out a helpless sigh. Nicholas was a vegetarian cook at heart. Recently though, spending too much time in the factory¡­ah no, it was crafting helmets that had led to a considerable decline in his culinary skills. Undeniably, cooking seafood was a challenging task. ¡°Well, I¡¯m hungry anyway.¡± Bai Qi summoned Gamma and the other five pets, briefly explained the situation, and soon Gamma transformed into a chef and began the task of cooking up a seafood storm. Cr-unch cr-unch. (¡°Boss, what about that Sea Beast now?¡±) Alpha, despite his fears for the Sea Beast, couldn¡¯t help himself but ask. ¡°Its main body is still there, but it¡¯s been sealed. As for the part that had sneaked out, it¡¯s been absorbed by the Jiuyou Darkbird,¡± Bai Qi took out the Storm Whale Ball, smiled at Snow Doll, and said, ¡°Even though it was somewhat risky, we finally found your upgrade material, Jie Ta~¡± Hnnnrrr? Hnnnrrr? (¡°This is for me to eat?¡±) Snow Doll circled around the Storm Whale Ball curiously and then looked uncertainly at Bai Qi. ¡°Of course.¡± Bai Qi smiled and pushed the Storm Whale Ball towards Jie Ta without any apprehension towards Old Lady Fan. He boldly brought out the Evolution Egg. Old Lady Fan had noticed the Evolution Egg long ago, but being so well-traveled and wise, she didn¡¯t bat an eyelid. Humans had such a diverse range of Beast Mastery Talents, she had seen so many others before. There was no need to be surprised. Soon, Snow Doll and the Storm Whale Ball were encased by the Diamond Egg. But before Bai Qi could rest for a while, he suddenly felt the surrounding seawater violently sway. ¡°Is there¡­a change in the weather?¡± Bai Qi was puzzled, whereas Schuck produced a data chart and announced, ¡°Based on the current condition, a tsunami is predicted.¡± ¡°A tsunami?¡± Upon hearing these words, Bai Qi was taken aback. There was no indication of a volcanic eruption or undersea earthquake, so why did a tsunami happen all of a sudden? Crack. Just then, Snow Doll¡¯s newly formed Diamond Egg suddenly cracked. Darn it, was the evolution disrupted by the tsunami? It shouldn¡¯t be, he had tested it before. Even Alpha, with all his force, couldn¡¯t break the Evolution Egg. But, after seeing Jie Ta transforming into a stream of water and emerging from the Diamond egg, Bai Qi finally understood. As Jie Ta moved, the swaying of the surrounding seawater intensified. Clearly, the tsunami was initiated by Jie Ta. It wasn¡¯t a failed evolution, but a complete absorption. Was it because Jie Ta was an Elemental species, so their digestion capability was particularly impressive? Hnnnrrr? Hnnnrrr? (¡°What¡¯s happening?¡±) Jie Ta looked fearfully at the surroundings, obviously not realizing that he caused all this action. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, Jie Ta. Try to restrain your powers first.¡± Bai Qi walked up to Jie Ta, gently patted his head that resembled seawater, and began to check his status. [Name]: Water Spirit Child (Jie Ta) [Nature]: Water (Myth) [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King [Level]: Four Stage Two Level [Skills]: Water Curtain Heaven (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient), Rain Prayer (Super Level ¨C Perfect), Tsunami (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient), Flame Soul (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient) [Energy Value]: 8E2110W [Condition]: Evolvable ¡­ [Skill Name]: Tsunami [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Introduction]: Indomitable, nothing it can¡¯t break! ¡­ ¡°So, by absorbing the Storm Whale Pearl, Water Tsunami Wave evolved into Tsunami, ¡®water escapism¡¯ morphed into ¡®ocean escapism¡¯?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. He hadn¡¯t tried it in a battle yet, but judging by the current situation, it was definitely a leap of upgrade! Chapter 478 - Chapter 478: Chapter 473: Return to Gusu City Chapter 478: Chapter 473: Return to Gusu City The acquisition of the Tsunami Skill made Jie Ta¡¯s already impressive skill list even more so. The combination of three Transcendent Skills and one Super Skill was unprecedented. But it seemed to be a bit beyond Jie Ta¡¯s control. The surrounding tsunami did not weaken, but rather grew more potent. ¡°Jie Ta, don¡¯t panic, gradually pacify your power.¡± Bai Qi hurriedly tried to soothe him, but Jie Ta just nodded gently, causing the surrounding water to become even more turbulent. Gurgling! (Master, I can¡¯t stop this!) Jie Ta was clearly afraid of his current state too, his round eyes welled with tears, but this only intensified the tsunami. The Flame Soul had also started to kick in. ¡°Huh? This little guy is interesting.¡± Jie Ta¡¯s change immediately caught Old Lady Fan¡¯s attention as she curiously approached to take a closer look. After examining Jie Ta, Old Lady Fan said, ¡°A soul of fire element with a core of water element? How peculiar.¡± ¡°Fire elemental soul with a water elemental core?¡± Bai Qi pondered upon hearing this, but by now, Jie Ta had started to evaporate, and the surrounding tsunami became even more violent. Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately wanted to teleport it into the secret realm, but was stopped by Old Lady Fan. She even transported them directly to the sea surface. Compared with the undercurrent surging at the bottom of the sea, the waves on the surface were more intense. Thick rain clouds accumulated in the sky, and it looked like a storm was imminent. Jie Ta seemed to sense something, and his body evaporated instantly, merging into the rain clouds. In an instant, thunder rumbled, winds howled, and waves reached for the sky, as if the end of the world had descended. ¡°This little guy¡¯s character is too mild. He can¡¯t control his own power. Releasing it like this is beneficial for him.¡± Old Lady Fan watched as Jie Ta released his power in the air, saying, ¡°I just heard Nicholas say that you found this little guy in the Fire Element World, and he was a Snow Doll, right?¡± ¡°Correct.¡± Bai Qi nodded, saying, ¡°Yes, and Jie Ta can change his form due to emotional fluctuations.¡± ¡°That¡¯s it.¡± Old Lady Fan said, ¡°I suggest you train his ice-based skills well. It will be beneficial for him.¡± ¡°Ice-based skills?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback when he heard this, but upon seeing Gamma, he immediately understood. ¡°It¡¯s the Ice and Fire imbalance again~¡± Finally, Jie Ta¡¯s energy was gradually exhausted, and the sky and the ocean slowly calmed down. Jie Ta resumed his Snow Doll form and fell. Gurgling~ (Master, I¡¯m so tired~) This time, Jie Ta didn¡¯t pass out as usual but looked at Bai Qi tiredly. ¡°It¡¯s alright, take a rest.¡± Bai Qi smiled, although Jie Ta¡¯s destructive power was astonishing, Bai Qi knew that the climate of the sea area had helped. ¡°Firstly, eat something to recover energy.¡± Bai Qi took out a piece of ice elemental material, planning to use the Evolution Egg to help absorb it, but unexpectedly Jie Ta suddenly perked up, grabbed the material from Bai Qi¡¯s hand, effortlessly bit off a piece, chewed it casually, and swallowed it. ¡°Eating resources raw, Gamma indeed taught you this¡­¡± Bai Qi laughed when he saw this. But thinking about what Old Lady Fan had just said, he didn¡¯t mind and simply threw a bunch of ice resources to Jie Ta as dessert. After all, he had found many resources in the Death Ice Forest before, so there was enough to eat for a while. As for the future, he would deal with it when the time came. ¡°Not bad, probably only you can afford to raise this little guy. But when training him, remember to maintain balance. Having just water and fire might not suffice.¡± Old Lady Fan nodded when she saw this and advised. ¡°Not enough with water and fire, does it need to gather earth, water, wind, and fire?¡± Bai Qi felt a headache. It was hard enough to handle Delta¡¯s space attribute, and now he had to pay attention to four attributes for Jie Ta. He really can¡¯t afford this¡­ Just then, the members of the Deep Sea Council, who had just left not long ago, reappeared. They glanced at the innocent-looking Nicholas on the sea surface, then at Old Lady Fan who was teasing the Snow Doll, and finally their gaze fell on Bai Qi. ¡°Hey, would you believe me if I say it wasn¡¯t my fault?¡± ¡­ Gusu City. Beast Master Association. ¡°Mo Guan said you caused a tsunami in the West Sea and almost sent the patrolling Navy away?¡± President Qin closed the file sent by Mo Guan and looked at the embarrassed Bai Qi in front of him and said, ¡°And then, you were sent back?¡± ¡°Well, President, The tsunami was not caused by me, it was already forming¡­ I just happened to¡­¡± Bai Qi looked innocent, but was interrupted by President Qin, saying, ¡°Just happened to be encountered by your beast, right?¡± ¡°Yes, yes, absolutely right.¡± Bai Qi nodded eagerly. These words were not made up by him. Later, Bai Qi tried again, but he couldn¡¯t replicate the previous scene. It was only after talking with the Five Old Men that he learned this weather-altering skill was affected by the surrounding environment which could amplify or reduce the effect. What a coincidence, when Jie Ta awakened the Tsunami Skill, a big storm just happened to be over the sea. Combined, the elements created quite a scene. ¡°You, boy, are really a handful.¡± President Qin sighed helplessly. However, thinking about Mo Guan¡¯s headaches over Bai Qi, his mood mysteriously lifted. Should he send this kid off to trouble those old guys for a bit? That way, he wouldn¡¯t be in Gusu City causing problems. ¡°Oh well, it¡¯s fine. The Star Mechanics Academy will start in about a week, and I assume you won¡¯t be short of classes.¡± Fortunately, President Qin had a twinge of conscience and didn¡¯t act on his wild thought. ¡°Classes? Has the Undead Department¡¯s schedule been arranged already?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback, this seemed a bit too efficient. ¡°It¡¯s not just the Undead Department.¡± President Qin laughed, ¡°The Mechanical Engineering Department, the Rune Department, even the Biological Department, as well as the Beast Control Combat Department, all have classes scheduled for you.¡± ¡°Five departments?!¡± The corners of Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twitched. For a single person to take classes in five departments, was this a fleecing scheme? ¡°But, I¡¯m a student. Wouldn¡¯t it be inappropriate for me to go to the Mechanical Engineering department¡¯s classes?¡± ¡°Student? You haven¡¯t been one for a while.¡± President Qin handed Bai Qi two documents from his drawer, ¡°This one is the Star Mechanics Academy¡¯s ahead-of-schedule graduation certificate and academic degree confirmation. The other one is your employment contract as a lecturer of Star Mechanics Academy.¡± ¡°I discussed this matter with your parents and we thought it was a good idea. So, we agreed for you.¡± ¡°That is to say, you¡¯re now an official lecturer at the Star Mechanics Academy.¡± ¡°You¡¯re welcome. I did this for your own good.¡± Looking at the certificates in his hand, Bai Qi felt a headache coming on. The steady income was nice and he didn¡¯t mind a couple more paychecks, but teaching at five departments would take up a massive chunk of his time. He wouldn¡¯t have time left over to strategize and figure out how to make money. Besides, he only knew a tiny bit about mechanics, runes, the undead, combat, and biology¡­well, that covered almost everything. What made him qualified enough to teach others? ¡°Don¡¯t worry about class details. Someone will deliver those to you. You have to remember that you won¡¯t be teaching a lot of classes in one term.¡± President Qin patted Bai Qi, ¡°You go home and rest first. Also, handle whatever¡¯s left of Super God Evolution Research Institute, and then get ready for the new school year.¡± ¡°Not a lot of classes? Well, that¡¯s a relief.¡± Bai Qi sighed and said, ¡°Alright, President Qin, I¡¯ll go home now.¡± With that, Bai Qi summoned Delta, and jumped into the void, heading home. ¡°Welcome home.¡± The first to greet Bai Qi was naturally the mechanical housekeeper. Even if there was barely anyone home, the housekeeper still kept everything in order. ¡°Thank you for your hard work.¡± The villa had been a big investment, and even with his parents back, it was still vacant. If it weren¡¯t for the mechanical housekeeper lacking human complexity, one would¡¯ve thought he would¡¯ve died of boredom. Bai Qi tapped the housekeeper¡¯s metal head, then headed to his room, flopped onto his bed in a comfortable position, and fell asleep. Although the conditions under the sea had been fine, there was something about the comfort of his own bed. Time to sleep. ¡­ When Bai Qi woke up, it was already the middle of the night. ¡°Huh, why are there so many messages all of a sudden?¡± Bai Qi rubbed his eyes, opened his phone to check his contract. Zhuge Chen, his parents, Professor Dong, and Professor Chu had all sent him messages. The contents of the messages were all about Nicholas and Old Lady Fan. After Bai Qi was ¡°persuaded¡± to return to Gusu City, Old Lady Fan whimsically wanted to tag along, see what it was like. Bai Qi simply let Nicholas lead the way to the Super God Evolution Research Institute. But evidently, the appearance of Old Lady Fan ¨C a legendary creature of ancient levels ¨C caused quite a stir at the Super God Evolution Research Institute. ¡°But they should be able to handle it.¡± Bai Qi tilted his head to think, explained the situation to his parents, copied the message a few times and alerted others, then headed straight to the Twilight Tomb. This time, he wasn¡¯t planning to challenge anyone, he just wanted to do something he hadn¡¯t done in a while. The long-awaited internal competition! With Delta¡¯s sudden breakthrough, Alpha had developed an interest in sparring with his companion and Bai Qi absolutely would not miss this chance to get them stirring and improve morale. However, considering the Twin Pets¡¯ current strength and the ease with which things could get damaged in his secret realm, Bai Qi chose the Twilight Tomb as their battle venue instead. As for the location, naturally it was the sixth layer. With the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit gone, the sixth layer was completely vacant and free for them to wreak havoc on. Was there a better or more suitable battleground? Worst-case scenario, they could always go to the Fire Element Rock Tiger¡¯s place. ¡°Delta, let¡¯s head to Twilight Tomb!¡± Chapter 479 - Chapter 479: Chapter 474: The New Number One in the Team Chapter 479: Chapter 474: The New Number One in the Team Twilight Tomb. The sixth floor. It had been several weeks since the last challenge against the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit, but the environment here hadn¡¯t changed much. However, there were now more ice-attributed undead roaming about. ¡°No wonder the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit had to split into so many units last time, the respawn rate of these ghosts is indeed quite fast.¡± Looking at the undead that were practically covering the sixth floor, Bai Qi shrugged, looked at his six pets, and said, ¡°Let¡¯s clear this place first, then we¡¯ll fight.¡± The steaming cage world on the fifth floor didn¡¯t need cleaning, but it was too hot there, hence it was better to wrap up in a few more layers of clothing here. Crackle crackle. (Boss, these undead are low-level, let the Six Swords handle them.) Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Alpha took the initiative to volunteer and summoned the Six Swords. Compared to the previous Six Sword Servants, a significant gap had appeared among the Six Swords today. In addition to the previous evolution of the Dark, Wood, Fire Armors, the Water Armor Sword Knight had also successfully evolved. These four Armored Swordsmen stood proudly on their skeletal mounts, suppressing the Golden and Earth Armored Sword Riders in sheer aura. ¡°I¡¯ll purchase some resources later to help the Gold and Earth armors evolve too. It¡¯s better when everything matches.¡± Bai Qi stroked his chin and then signaled Alpha to proceed. Crackle crackle. Alpha nodded, glanced at the Six Swords, and the Six Swords immediately accepted the command, spurring their warhorses and charging straight out. As they evolved to the Lord Level, the fighting style of the Six Swords also began to display noticeable variations. The Dark Armor Knight, wielding a Giant Chain Sword, was like a python, stealthily concealing himself in the shadows and striking his foes suddenly. The Wood Armor Sword Rider, with his Twin-headed Serpent Spear, constantly switched between swordplay styles, like a sinister venomous snake slowly leading enemies to their deaths. The Fire Armor Sword Knight, brandishing his Magma Giant Sword, caused massive explosions with every slash, leaving large impact craters in his wake. The Water Armor Sword Knight, wielding a Tuning Fork Long Sword, created surges of waves with each swing, even instigating tsunami-like howls that left enemies unable to concentrate. The weapons of these Four Armor Swordsmen each had their own unique characteristics, and perfectly complimented their individual attributes, significantly bolstering their combat power. Notwithstanding that they also rode skeletal horses, the Golden Armor Sword Knight and Earth Armored Sword Rider were noticeably inferior in comparison. Without the energy enhancement provided by Alpha, they would have struggled to keep up with the other Sword Riders. Nevertheless, under the full force of the Six Swords, a large area was quickly cleared. Incidentally, they also harvested some ice attribute materials, which were immediately claimed and devoured by Jie Ta as if they were candies. ¡°Alright, shall we start now?¡± Bai Qi looked at Alpha and Delta, asking. Crackle crackle. (Boss, I¡¯ve been ready for a long time.) Alpha was brimming with battle intent. His intimidating aura even left sword marks on the surrounding ice, making it clear how much he was looking forward to this fight. Gurgle gurgle. (I¡¯m also ready.) Delta nodded. Although he did not exude as much battle intent as Alpha, the determined expression in his red and white eyes showed an unwavering determination to win. They were the two hardest working pets in the team when it came to training. ¡°Since you¡¯re ready, let¡¯s begin!¡± As Bai Qi declared the start of the match upon seeing his twin pets¡¯ nods, the two pets immediately vanished from their original positions. One was a Speed Mutant. The other was a Disciple of the Void. Using their respective abilities, both pets reached their current level¡¯s speed limits and emerged in front of each other in an instant. Alpha, who was well aware of Delta¡¯s current physical strength, immediately used the Sword of Death, while Delta, not to be outdone, wrapped his claws with the Power of the Void and braced himself. In the ensuing melee, black Death Force clashed with the silver Void Power, causing a twirling vortex of black and silver to erupt. The potent gush of power pulverized the surrounding ice trees and even blew Bai Qi and the others backwards. Howl howl! (Damn it, the lousy skeleton is so strong. How am I supposed to surpass him!) ¡°Based on your current level of training enthusiasm, your probability of surpassing him is estimated to be 0%.¡± Schuck mercilessly rubbed salt in Beta¡¯s wound, while Jerry, on the other side, looked restless, seemingly eager to join the fray. However, this idea was quickly suppressed. The gap in power between pets widened the higher they ascended. Even though they might stand a chance against other rank six creatures, they decided not to challenge their fellow pets. Once they reached rank six themselves, they would definitely challenge Alpha to a proper duel. Seeing Husky¡¯s reaction, Bai Qi was quite satisfied. However, looking at the other three, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a headache coming on. Cloppity clop. (With all this intense fighting, they must be very hungry. Should Gamma start preparing the food in advance?) Snore, Snore? (Is there food? Any ice cream?) ¡°Big brother and fourth brother are so strong. No one should be able to bully me in the future.¡± Looking at the leisurely demeanor of the Three Pets, Bai Qi clenched his teeth in frustration and silently designed a whole new training program for them. The Beast Masters were busy, but the pets were relaxed. This was unacceptable to him! Elsewhere, after their initial clash, Alpha and Delta had both gained a clear understanding of each other¡¯s strength. They chose to separate and launch new attacks simultaneously. As the only hexagonal warrior in the team, Delta had no weak points, and after evolving into a True Dragon, he could justifiably be called invincible. For precisely this reason, Delta took the initiative in the next bout and launched an attack before Alpha. Delta waved his dragon claw, and several Space Blades howled towards Alpha. Seeing this, Alpha intended to defend. However, a red flame blinked in Delta¡¯s left eye, and Alpha was frozen on the spot. Time Traveler ¨C Temporary Freeze. However, Delta¡¯s control over the Time Traveler was obviously not high enough yet; Alpha was frozen for just a second. But that one second was enough for the Space Blades to arrive in front of Alpha, not giving Alpha any chance to evade. Seeing this, Alpha¡¯s arms suddenly stretched out from behind him. He swung the Sword of the Wind Chaser and Sword of Retributive Karma in front of him, forcibly blocking the Space Blades. Then, with a wave of the Sword of Death, countless Death Sword Qi also flew towards Delta. Returning the favor. Delta wasn¡¯t panicked when seeing this. He clenched his claw into a fist and swung it ahead forcefully. The space there fragmented instantly, and the Death Sword Qi vanished into the spatial cracks one by one . Similarly, the Space Blades that Delta aimed towards Alpha were also cut down and negated by the Sword of the Wind Chaser and the Sword of Retributive Karma. The second clash ended in a stalemate between the Twin Pets. ¡°The combination of Space attributes and the True Dragon bloodline is indeed powerful. They can actually go toe-to-toe with Alpha.¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but admire this. The other pets, who were munching on melon seeds, also nodded in agreement. They were all well aware of Alpha¡¯s terrifying combat power. After advancing to the Six Stage, aside from Legendary creatures, even creatures like Ming Dian ¨C an Emperor-level creature, wouldn¡¯t be a match for Alpha. And now, Delta was actually able to hold his ground against Alpha. Such a power boost was nothing short of outrageous. However, it seemed to have ignited the Twin Pets¡¯ competitive spirit as well. The sharp, blade-like dragon aura of the Crystal Dragon and the wide, ocean-like dragon aura of the Eastern Dragon burst forth, pushing the Twin Pets to proceed towards higher levels. After a brief pause, the Twin Pets launched their offensive once again. They jointly abandoned long-range attacks and switched to close combat. Alpha held three swords in his hand, which, when swung, were nearly airtight. With the layers of cutting, burning, and extinguishing attributes, being hit by either one would not result in anything pleasant. Delta¡¯s claw swings were as fast as lightning, and the teleporting Disciple of the Void was as unpredictable as an apparition. The pause activated by the Time Traveler was utterly undetectable. Even his most basic claw strikes exerted enormous pressure. As the Twin Pets¡¯ close combat offensive unfolded, the surrounding Ice Field started to crack, forcing Bai Qi and the rest to retreat even farther back. Bai Qi even took out a Teleportation Rune Stone, just in case they were injured accidentally. ¡°Do you guys think that if Alpha and Delta are this strong now, won¡¯t we be invincible if one of them advances to the Legendary stage one day?¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but daydream as he watched the frenzied clash between the Twin Pets, only to be snubbed by Beta. They had only recently achieved the Six Stage, and already he was thinking about the Seven Stage. Humans were indeed greedy. Boom! At this moment, a slight gap finally appeared between the Twin Pets, and a silhouette was heavily knocked to the ground. It wasn¡¯t the all-around warrior Delta, but instead Alpha, who had been the team¡¯s top pet for many years. ¡°What¡­ Big brother lost?¡± Insect Grass couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in surprise upon seeing this. Although he knew that maintaining a balanced development would yield significant strength in the end, he didn¡¯t think it would be this formidable. ¡°Delta is indeed very strong, but Alpha hasn¡¯t lost yet.¡± Jerry shook his head. Looking at the black shards floating up where Alpha had fallen, he explained. Alpha, who had evolved to be a Speed Mutant, did lose in a straightforward clash of power against Delta, but he wasn¡¯t beaten that easily. He had timely used Dark Reflection to transfer his real body out of harm¡¯s way. However, Delta saw through the Dark Reflection, which briefly shifted Alpha to the Shadow World. He clawed at the empty space beside him as soon as Alpha disappeared. As the all-around warrior, Delta excelled at strength, speed, constitution, and even reflexes. Attempting to ambush him was unwise. Crack. In an instant, the Space fragmented. Alpha, who hadn¡¯t even had a chance to ambush yet, was forcibly pulled out. But along with him, a gigantic Sword Formation also emerged. Four Poles Sword Formation. Clearly, Alpha was aware that he couldn¡¯t hide from Delta when he used Dark Reflection, so he directly prepared his ace in the Shadow World. Compared to before, the activation speed of the Four Poles Sword Formation was noticeably faster. The four types of Sword Qi circulated and empowered each other within the formation and were on the brink of springing forth. Seeing this, Delta immediately put some distance between them. His right eye flickered with a candle-like flame, and the Space Tidal Wave took form in an instant. In a flash, the Four Poles Sword Formation and the Space Tidal Wave clashed. The immense energy made even the sixth layer of the secret realm dramatically sway back and forth. As for Alpha and Delta, the Twin Pets were swallowed up by the energy fluctuations, and their figures blurred, harder to distinguish. Bai Qi and the pets all couldn¡¯t resist poking their heads forward to watch, filled with curiosity. Between the two, who would come out on top? Chapter 480 - Chapter 480: Chapter 475: The NPC in the Jade Dream? Chapter 480: Chapter 475: The NPC in the Jade Dream? Finally, the energy fluctuation dissipated, revealing Alpha and Delta standing still, with no clear winner. Woof woof! (How was it! Did smelly bones lose!) Beta¡¯s face was filled with excitement, and he had even imagined the scene where Alpha fell to the ground from this blow. ¡°Delta is so strong, Delta should have won, right?¡± Chirp chirp. (But Gamma feels that Delta¡¯s energy value is a bit more unstable.) Zzzz Zzzz! (Crunch! This ice cream is so delicious!) ¡°Shut up, let¡¯s see the result.¡± In the expectant eyes of Bai Qi and the four pets, the battle between Alpha and Delta was finally decided. Splash splash. (As expected, I still can¡¯t beat you, Alpha.) Delta looked at the black sword mark on his dragon arm, and the candle flame of time in his left eye flickered, and the wound began to heal, but it was obviously slower than before. The Power of Death was indeed special. If Alpha hadn¡¯t moved his sword in the end, he wouldn¡¯t have had a chance to recover. Crack crack. (Once you upgrade to Time Traveler, I¡¯m no match for you.) Alpha shook his head, walked up to Delta, and voluntarily absorbed the residual Power of Death from the wound. Delta¡¯s injuries also quickly healed. Seeing the twin pets in this state, Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily. The original intention of the intra-team competition was to enhance the competitive consciousness of the pets, but it would not be worth the damage to their feelings. But now, it seems, the results are good. ¡°Looks like, no need for me to announce the result?¡± Delta nodded, and the other pets showed the same expression, with only Beta looking displeased. Woof woof! (Damn it, smelly bones won again!) ¡°If you¡¯re not convinced, then win next time, complaining is useless.¡± Jerry, looking at Alpha emanating a powerful aura, his eyes becoming more determined. He needed more¡­ more power¡­ ¡°Alright, everyone just needs to work harder in the future.¡± Bai Qi curled his mouth into a smile, saying, ¡°How about we restart the intra-team competition? An occasional match can give you all a clearer understanding of your own strength, what do you think?¡± Woof woof? (Restart the intra-team competition? I, a dog, refuse!) Chirp chirp¡­ (Master, the intra-team competition is too tiring, I get hungry easily¡­) Zzzz zzzz? (Hungry? Can I eat during the intra-team competition?) ¡°Captain, I have always been the weakest, do we still need to compete?¡± Seeing the pets throw in the towel like this, the veins on Bai Qi¡¯s forehead bulged suddenly, ¡°Fine, no more intra-team competition then.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s turn it into a knockout competition. The last one to reach the sixth stage will lose their favorite pastime for a month, no, make it three months.¡± Woof woof! (You humans, aren¡¯t you afraid of being accused of pet abuse!) ¡°You are a wolf, not a dog~¡± ¡°Captain, can we shorten the punishment period a bit?¡± ¡°Sure, let¡¯s make it five months.¡± ¡°Captain, I was wrong.¡± Zzzz zzzz? (Removing pastimes? Does that mean I can¡¯t eat ice cream?) ¡°Yes, how about it, want to try?¡± Zzzz zzzz! (But I¡¯m new here, don¡¯t I receive any consideration!) ¡°Yes, there¡¯s a reduction of one month in the punishment period for you. Oh right Gamma, where are you going?¡± Chirp chirp. (Gamma is going to eat food for the next three months first.) Seeing the pets behave in this way, Bai Qi was somewhat helpless. They¡¯ve become lazy after being taken care of for so long, but a few more intra-team competitions should be enough. At least, these little guys do speak and act differently. Bai Qi looked at the pets who were grumbling yet quietly training, smiled, and said, ¡°Take a break, let¡¯s return to the Super God Evolution Research Institute.¡± ¡­ Super God Evolution Research Institute. Bai Qi looked at the busy Nicholas whose arms were leaving afterimages, feeling somewhat lost. ¡°Zhuge Chen, is the demand for Jade Dream really this high?¡± Zhuge Chen shrugged, ¡°After your departure, Jade Dream started the first round of public testing, the results were explosive, then after my dad and the others discussed, they decided to launch a public test a week later, and that¡¯s how it is now.¡± ¡°Alright then¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi sighed, it was no wonder the caterpillar mushroom took so long to contact Nicholas, it turns out he was stuck pulling overtime. ¡°By the way, where¡¯s Old Lady Fan?¡± Bai Qi looked around, but he didn¡¯t see Old Lady Fan anywhere. ¡°Old Lady Fan is currently trying out the new gaming pod in the outside experimental zone. I suggest that you don¡¯t disturb her though.¡± Zhuge Chen showed a bitter smile. According to Bai Qi, Old Lady Fan had been alive for who knows how long. Theoretically, she should be indifferent towards worldly affairs by now, but who could have known she¡¯d turn out to be a heavy internet addict. Previously, some staff members intended to replace parts of the gaming pod, but ended up waking Old Lady Fan, who was so terrified by the dragon that they now get scared whenever seeing women. ¡°Alright then.¡± Bai Qi said, ¡°By the way, what¡¯s the situation with the gaming pod now?¡± ¡°After Jade Dream became a sensation, it attracted a lot of professional gaming teams to join. They also put forward many suggestions, one of which is the gaming pod.¡± Zhuge Chen explained, ¡°Jade Dream is transmitted via entering dreams, but there are different depths of dreams. This gaming pod is used to assist in sleeping and bodily relaxation.¡± ¡°I have tried it as well, the experience in the gaming pod is indeed better than using a gaming helmet.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Understanding dawned upon Bai Qi, at first, he only thought about how to transmit human consciousness through dreams to Jade Dream, but had not considered this aspect. In the end, professional teams were indeed needed in such circumstances to make everything perfect. ¡°By the way, wouldn¡¯t the gaming pod be expensive?¡± ¡°Correct, compared to the Jade Helmet, the price of the gaming pod is over ten times more expensive, even just the basic model. It¡¯s basically aimed at the middle and upper classes.¡± ¡°That expensive?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback. Setting the price so high wouldn¡¯t affect the sales, right? A cunning smile that only a businessman would have appeared on Zhuge Chen¡¯s face, ¡°Normal people can afford the Jade Helmet, they don¡¯t have too much free time to care about sleep quality. Those who do are the ones who aren¡¯t lacking in money. If the price is too low, they might feel the quality isn¡¯t good.¡± ¡°Once the gaming pod technology matures, we will continue to release additional modules and keep upgrading it. After all, they aren¡¯t lacking in money. Isn¡¯t that right?¡± Seeing Zhuge Chen¡¯s expression, Bai Qi silently gave a thumbs up. In terms of research, Zhuge Chen was no match for him. In terms of making money, he couldn¡¯t hold a candle to Zhuge Chen even if there were ten of him! ¡°However, the consumption rate of the Bright Spirit Gold has also become faster. The previously agreed trading volume might not be enough.¡± Zhuge Chen sighed, ¡°Professor Chu and their team have begun researching substitute metals, but it will be hard to see results in a short period.¡± ¡°I see, this is indeed a problem.¡± Bai Qi gave a slight nod. The Bright Spirit Gold¡¯s conduction effect on Spirit Power was unquestionably top-notch. Even Etherium Liquid Gold lacked in this aspect. Wanting to replace the Bright Spirit Gold with pure metals was very difficult, alloying seemed to be the only way. ¡°By the way, the Xia¡¯s Group is quite skilled in alloying. Why haven¡¯t you tried to work with them?¡± ¡°Dad already tried to discuss it with them, the Xia¡¯s Group was willing to provide their products, but the test results were not good. We still have to depend on ourselves.¡± Zhuge Chen shrugged, laughing, ¡°However, it seems that the Xia¡¯s Group also understands that this business is lucrative. It is reported that they have already invested a lot of manpower and resources in the development of this alloy.¡± ¡°As expected, a businessman¡¯s sense of smell is never off.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. Since they took over the production rights of the Spirit-Control Orb, even though Bai Qi didn¡¯t give them the special orbs afterwards, the Xia¡¯s Group still made a fortune. If they really managed to develop an alloy to replace the Bright Spirit Gold first and incorporate it into the plans for Jade Dream, all the investments they made before, no matter how large, would be worth it. The Xia¡¯s Group could indeed mind their p¡¯s and q¡¯s. ¡°However, these are all talks for the future. For now, we still have to rely on the Bright Spirit Gold supplied by the Brita family. Dad has already scheduled a meeting with the Brita family to sign another supplementary contract.¡± Saying this, Zhuge Chen turned to Bai Qi, saying, ¡°Fortunately, you¡¯re back. You might have to go as well. After all, without your signature, the contract cannot be fully effective.¡± ¡°I have to go too? But I have to go to Star Mechanics Academy for class in a few days.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, seemingly reluctant. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Dad will set off in the afternoon. If all goes well, he should arrive the day after tomorrow. After signing, he¡¯ll come straight back. You¡¯ll still have two days to rest and prepare for class.¡± Zhuge Chen patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, laughing. ¡°Why do I feel like you and Uncle Zhuge had this all planned out already?¡± Bai Qi looked at Zhuge Chen suspiciously, but eventually could only nod in silent agreement. He was still hoping to make money through Jade Dream after all, though it might be a bit troublesome, he had to go. ¡°By the way, are there any free gaming pods available? I¡¯d like to try it out as well.¡± Bai Qi rubbed his hands together, clearly curious. In his previous life, he had always looked forward to when a gaming pod ¨C this kind of black technology only found in TV shows and animations ¨C might become a reality. Now he had a chance, of course, he wanted to try it out. ¡°There are still many empty ones in the testing zone, I¡¯ll take you there.¡± Zhuge Chen took Bai Qi to the testing zone and then opened one of the gaming pods, saying, ¡°All gaming pods are fully automatic, you just need to lie down inside.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Bai Qi nodded, and then lay down inside the gaming pod, instantly falling into a deep sleep. The next moment, Bai Qi found himself in Jade Dream. ¡°Wow, it¡¯s so lively.¡± As Bai Qi just entered, he was startled by the surrounding crowd. Compared to the once silent world, the current Jade Dream was undoubtedly much livelier. However, it didn¡¯t seem as chaotic as Bai Qi had anticipated. Bai Qi looked up to see a group of obviously organized players forming tourism adventure teams. These must have been the studios Zhuge Chen mentioned. However, what piqued Bai Qi¡¯s curiosity more were the identical young men dressed in blue and gold uniforms. They were patiently explaining the rules of Jade Dream and recommending various places worth visiting. ¡°An NPC for guiding new players? They¡¯ve even developed something like this?¡± Bai Qi looked surprised, obviously shocked at the progress of Professor Dong and his team¡¯s research. Although they publically stated that Jade Dream was a game, Bai Qi was very clear it was just to fool people. But these people had actually created NPCs now? Chapter 481 - Chapter 481: Chapter 476: Heading to the Brita Family Chapter 481: Chapter 476: Heading to the Brita Family ¡°Chief? Why are you here?¡± Just then, an NPC suddenly walked up to Bai Qi and asked. ¡°Chief? Are you Epsilon?¡± Bai Qi was startled by the question, and the NPC gradually transformed into the image of Epsilon. ¡°Indeed.¡± Epsilon nodded and replied, ¡°Lord Nicholas has been busy making the Jade Helmets recently, so he asked me to help manage in his stead.¡± ¡°Manage things?¡± Bai Qi turned to the NPC replicas around him and asked, ¡°What about these NPCs? Are they played by real humans?¡± ¡°No, these are virtual characters I created. They¡¯re quite rigid and can only respond to some basic questions.¡± Epsilon nodded, creating another NPC. Seeing this, Bai Qi, like others, began to ask some questions. The NPC responded fluently. Although Bai Qi could sense a mechanical feeling, it seemed to possess a simple intelligence. ¡°If this continues, they will become virtual souls, don¡¯t they?¡± It was obvious to Bai Qi that these NPCs were different from the characters Epsilon had presented in his previous Dreamland. The characters in Epsilon¡¯s previous Dreamland were vibrant, yet they were merely illusions. But the one in front of him, though it was rigid, was a living entity. At least, within this Dreamland. ¡°Virtual soul? I didn¡¯t really think that far.¡± Upon hearing this, Epsilon was taken aback and replied, ¡°I just thought managing everything on my own was too bothersome, so I tried to use the power of Jade to create some assistants.¡± Bai Qi understood and commented, ¡°I see. This is indeed a great direction for development. If you can create Dreamland creatures with combat capabilities, your Dreamland would also possess considerable power, Epsilon.¡± ¡°That¡­ that seems possible!¡± Epsilon¡¯s eyes lit up at this idea. If he could really create that, wouldn¡¯t he have direct combat power in Dreamland, just like the Nightmare Death Person? ¡°Chief, I have some ideas. I¡¯ll have to leave you now.¡± With that, Epsilon disappeared, and all the original NPCs vanished one by one. Obviously, Epsilon was focusing on exploring the idea he had just had. ¡°Huh? Where did the NPCs go?¡± Players who were consulting with the NPCs were confused when they suddenly disappeared. But some seasoned players were not surprised, ¡°It¡¯s normal. These NPCs were added after players¡¯ feedback. It¡¯s normal for problems to occur.¡± ¡°So¡­ does that mean the game is not fully developed yet?¡± ¡°Duh! The slogan they used was to build a primitive world where you can enjoy the purest creatures. Any attempt to transform this world is expelled. Be grateful that there are a few NPCs.¡± ¡°I see. But what about the newbies who don¡¯t know where to go?¡± ¡°That¡¯s easy. I was one of the first players in the public beta, I can show you around, but there will be a fee~¡± ¡°No problem, no problem.¡± ¡°Great, let¡¯s go, boss~¡± Scenes like this were happening in different places, and Bai Qi had no intention of stopping it. Guides and sightseeing spots were inseparable. If there were no eloquent guides, however beautiful the scenery, it would be boring without explanation. As it was now, it could stimulate the interest of new players and increase stickiness. Why not? Bai Qi gave a small smile, then voluntarily exited Jade Dreamland. ¡­ The Western Region. The Brita family¡¯s residence. Compared to the Yixiu family, the architectural style of the Brita family was clearly more grand. The perfect fusion of classic culture and modern technology gave the entire complex a vibrant and powerful vibe. ¡°Chairman Zhuge, Master Bai Qi, we have been eagerly waiting for you.¡± Charles Brita greeted Bai Qi, Zhuge Xu, and his son, Zhuge Chen, with a warm smile as they descended from the plane. ¡°This is your son?¡± ¡°Yes, opportunities like this are rare, so I brought him along for the experience.¡± Charles shook hands with Zhuge Xu, and then turned to Bai Qi, ¡°It¡¯s an honor to have Master Bai Qi here as well.¡± ¡°I¡¯m flattered.¡± Bai Qi gave a small smile, but his gaze inevitably drifted to a party entering a house in the distance. Is that Dean Berg? Noticing Bai Qi¡¯s gaze, Charles looked back and laughed, ¡°It¡¯s quite the coincidence. The Bo Ge family is also here to discuss the procurement of Bright Spirit Gold. Why don¡¯t we all go together?¡± ¡°Such a coincidence, indeed.¡± Zhuge Xu gave a light laugh, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes. Same old routine as always. Charles guided the two to the reception room, where several members of the Bo Ge family were already waiting. Accompanying him was a middle-aged man who looked like Charles but was significantly older. ¡°You¡¯ve met the members of the Bo Ge family before, so I won¡¯t introduce them individually. This is my brother, and also the head of our Brita family, Wells Brita.¡± Upon introducing his elder brother¡¯s identity, Wells was very cordial in inviting Bai Qi and the others to have a seat. ¡°Master Bai Qi, I didn¡¯t expect we¡¯d meet so soon.¡± John Bogge smiled at Bai Qi, and Dean next to him, too, had the same gentle, formulaic expression. ¡°I also didn¡¯t expect it to be this soon.¡± Bai Qi laughed helplessly. He had only recently refused their invitation at the opening of the Super God Evolution Research Institute, and now he was virtually knocking on their door. It was rather embarrassing. ¡°However, if we meet again, let¡¯s go to the Bo Ge family after our negotiations here.¡± John seemed persistent in his invitation for Bai Qi to visit their clan. Bai Qi was about to decline when Zhuge Xu stopped him. ¡°Then, we¡¯ll take up your hospitality.¡± Zhuge Xu smiled and, to Bai Qi¡¯s dismay, agreed to John¡¯s invitation. He then turned to Wells, ¡°but let¡¯s talk about the Bright Spirit Gold first.¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± Wells smiled and said, ¡°You two are giants in the business world. I won¡¯t beat around the bush, then. Here¡¯s our annual supply of Bright Spirit Gold that our Brita family can provide. We can guarantee a steady supply according to these figures for the next twenty years, so you two don¡¯t have to worry about the supply.¡± ¡°In the past, the Bo Ge family and the Zhonghu Consortium accounted for 80 percent of this allotment. This year, because of the opening of the Super God Evolution Research Institute, our Brita family has ended our contracts with scattered individual investors, but it seems like that¡¯s still not enough.¡± Charles then pushed the data in front of the two, stating, ¡°The Zhonghu Consortium has indicated that a ten percent share will be enough for them. Hence, the remaining ninety percent is available for you two.¡± ¡°Who gets what will be negotiated right now, with both of you here. We, the Brita family, won¡¯t make the decision for you.¡± He is an old fox after all. Did he just dodge responsibility? Upon seeing this, Bai Qi gave Charles a secret thumbs-up. On one side, there was a long-standing business partner, and on the other, a promising newcomer. No matter who the Brita family let down, they couldn¡¯t come out looking good. By passing the buck like this, regardless of the outcome, the Brita family wouldn¡¯t lose profits or offend anyone. This strategy ¨C it was too deep. ¡°Ninety percent, huh?¡± Zhuge Xu gave a slight nod, a glint in his eye. He was about to discuss the allotment with John when John preempted him. ¡°Since the Zhonghu Consortium has given up their share, it makes it very simple.¡± John Bogge laughed, ¡°Our Bo Ge family originally had fifty percent. We are willing to give up ten percent, making it together with the leftover forty percent for the Super God Evolution Research Institute. What do you think?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± At John¡¯s words, Zhuge Xu¡¯s eyes sharpened, but he was soon overtaken by laughter, ¡°Ha ha ha¡­ since Mr. John is so generous, it would be unkind of me to haggle more. I take five, you take four. Let¡¯s settle it.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The two men looked at each other, smiling, and shook hands to finalize the agreement. The speed at which they reached a decision even surprised Wells and Charles at the sidelines. However, as hosts, they did not interfere in the decision but quickly took out the contract for the two to check and sign. ¡°Bai Qi, sign here.¡± Zhuge Xu patted a rather dazed Bai Qi, said. ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± Bai Qi was slightly confused, and like a puppet, signed the contract under Zhuge Xu¡¯s guidance. He thought it would be a verbal battle, but it ended so briefly. Could this be the ¡°getting back to basics¡± that people talk about? ¡°Since our negotiation went so smoothly, why don¡¯t we have dinner at the Brita family? I have prepared a banquet. You can rest here tonight and discuss other matters tomorrow. How does that sound?¡± Wells stood up and extended the invitation to everyone. ¡°That sounds good. We will rest here tonight, and Master Bai Qi and Chairman Zhuge can accompany us to the Bo Ge family tomorrow.¡± John nodded slightly, smiling, ¡°Dean has been very eager to try again since his previous defeat to Master Bai Qi.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. If I get another chance, I would love to have Master Bai Qi guide me.¡± Dean gave Bai Qi a slight bow, his whole demeanor exuded the aura of a proud nobleman. ¡°Oh, yeah, yeah.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s mouth twitched. He hated dealing with these people the most, but now that Zhuge Xu had agreed for him, he didn¡¯t have much of a choice. ¡°In that case, please follow me.¡± Seeing this, Wells laughed and led everyone outside. Finally, Bai Qi got the chance to ask Zhuge Xu what¡¯s going on. ¡°Uncle Zhuge, don¡¯t we need to rush back? Why did you suddenly agree to go to the Bo Ge family?¡± Upon hearing this, Zhuge Xu turned around, a mysterious smile on his face, he said, ¡°Of course, there are other matters. You¡¯ll know when you get there.¡± Why so cryptic? Why can¡¯t he just say it straight out? Seeing this, Bai Qi sighed and determined never to do business with businessmen again. No choice, it¡¯s just too exhausting. Focusing on research is simpler. Chapter 482 - Chapter 482: Chapter 477: First Time Hearing about the Holy Light Festival Chapter 482: Chapter 477: First Time Hearing about the Holy Light Festival Without a doubt, the Brita family, with its long heritage as a grand family, held a rather elegant dinner. Each dish was crafted with great detail and finesse. However, the quantity was somewhat lacking, hardly enough to satisfy Bai Qi¡¯s hunger. Oh well, perhaps he would request an extra meal from Gamma when he returned. Noticing that the others, including Zhuge Xu, were leisurely savouring their meals, Bai Qi put down his cutlery, allowing his curiosity to sweep the room. ¡°Master Bai Qi, I heard that you¡¯re about to start teaching at all five colleges of the Star Mechanics Academy?¡± Charles Brita, noticing that Bai Qi seemed a touch bored, initiated the conversation. ¡°Yes.¡± Bai Qi nodded. The announcement of him being hired by the Star Mechanics Academy had been publicized on the academy¡¯s official website long before, it was no secret. ¡°What a pity that our Royal Science of Ethics Academy couldn¡¯t secure such a distinguished teacher as you, Master Bai Qi. I fear we won¡¯t be able to compete with the Star Mechanics Academy now.¡± The Royal Science of Ethics Academy was also among the top ten academies in the Federation, and its ranking was very close to that of the Star Mechanics Academy. ¡°Mr. Charles, you¡¯re too kind. I¡¯m just an instructor.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, then turned his gaze to an elaborate knight¡¯s armor displayed against a wall. ¡°Mr. Charles, is that armor an art piece?¡± Charles turned to look, laughed lightly, and replied, ¡°That armor was worn by the thirteenth patriarch of the Brita family. It¡¯s not an art piece.¡± ¡°Oh, then it must be an antique.¡± Bai Qi nodded in agreement, ¡°Considering the armor, it appears that your ancestors must have been formidable knights. They probably had a knight¡¯s legion behind them, didn¡¯t they?¡± ¡°Indeed, they did.¡± At that, Wells cut in, a genuine sense of pride spreading across his face, ¡°The first head of the Brita family once formed a knights¡¯ legion. With his twelve round table knights, they fought battles throughout the north and south, and even established an empire.¡± ¡°Unfortunately, for various reasons, the empire did not endure.¡± ¡°That is indeed a pity.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, but his gaze became increasingly strange as his eyes settled upon the knight¡¯s armor again. Bright Spirit Gold, Round Table Knights, had he really stumbled upon the lair of the Death Round Table? ¡°But speaking of knights, I recall that the Bo Ge family once formed a Holy Knights team, a truly formidable entity.¡± Charles laughed lightly, turning to John and saying, ¡°Many of the historical incidents of the Undead Catastrophe were pacified because of the Holy Knights.¡± ¡°That was just a protective legion formed by our ancestors to defend the family. It cannot be compared to the Round Table Knights of the Brita family.¡± John shook his head, ¡°I¡¯ve finished my dinner and would like to retire now, if you¡¯ll excuse me.¡± Having offered a gentle bow to the gathering, he turned to leave, followed by Dean. In light of this, the rest of us should retire as well.¡± Having observed the sequence, Zhuge Xu also suggested leaving. Without finding it strange, both Charles and Wells saw them off to their respective accommodations. ¡°Uncle Zhuge, can you explain the exact purpose of our visit here?¡± Having returned to his accommodation, Bai Qi could not help but express the doubts growing within him. ¡°Our purpose?¡± Zhuge Xu shrugged his shoulders at Bai Qi¡¯s query, ¡°We¡¯re merely discussing business, and also to acquaint you with the commercial landscape.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°When has Uncle Zhuge ever lied to you? Get some rest, we¡¯ll be visiting the Bo Ge family estate tomorrow.¡± Upon completion of his suggestion, Zhuge Xu was the first to retire to his room. ¡°Just to discuss business¡­?¡± Watching Zhuge Xu depart, Bai Qi was full of skepticism. But it seemed he wouldn¡¯t be able to extract any more information from him. Given his disillusionment, Bai Qi had no choice but to retire for the night. The Brita Family, Bo Ge Family. This western region truly is dangerous. ¡­ The following day. Stifling beneath the weight of massive dark circles under his eyes, Bai Qi exited his room, gazing helplessly at the refreshing countenances of Zhuge Xu and Zhuge Chen and sighed in defeat. Considering the Death Round Table¡¯s attitude towards Alpha, coupled with his suspicions about the Brita family, he hadn¡¯t been able to catch a wink of sleep. However, it was a relief that he had managed to endure the night. ¡°Master Bai Qi, you woke up early?¡± Charles Brita, in the middle of his morning workout, saw Bai Qi and the Zhuges emerge from their accommodations, ceased his exercises, wiped the sweat from his skin, and approached them. ¡°We are habitual early risers.¡± Zhuge Xu chuckled saying, ¡°What about the individuals from the Bo Ge family, haven¡¯t they woken yet?¡± ¡°They woke even earlier than me. They seem to be arranging matters for their return to the Bo Ge family.¡± Charles laughed, saying, ¡°Actually it should¡¯ve been us, the Brita family, showing all of you proper hospitality, but we were superseded by the Bo Ge family, which was, indeed, quite rude.¡± ¡°No hurry, there¡¯ll be plenty of opportunities in the future.¡± The two men exchanged understanding smiles, the playfully suggestive look exchanged making Bai Qi shudder. Two mature men exchanging such looks¡­it was simply too outlandish. After their brief exchange, Charles led the three of them towards the dining hall. ¡°Right, I remember that the Bo Ge family¡¯s Holy Light Festival is coming up soon. Won¡¯t the Brita family be attending?¡± Zhuge Xu looked at Charles, implying. ¡°So that¡¯s why you, Chairman Zhuge, agreed to John¡¯s invitation. You¡¯re aiming for the Bo Ge family¡¯s Holy Light Festival.¡± At Charles¡¯ explanation, realization dawned on Bai Qi. He turned to Bai Qi and said, ¡°Indeed, if Master Bai Qi takes part, there¡¯s a high chance of getting that Divine Nature.¡± ¡°Divine Nature?¡± Bai Qi paused at this, and said, ¡°Does the Bo Ge family really have gods?¡± Zhuge Xu chuckled and said, ¡°Divine Nature is just a term. It¡¯s the special material made by the Bo Ge family by imitating the Divine Nature of Mythical Species Angels using secret methods. It can unconditionally strengthen the soul and physical Talent of a Beast Master.¡± ¡°There¡¯s such a good thing?¡± Interest sparked in Bai Qi at this. The enhancement of physique and soul could greatly reduce his promotion to Seven Stage, couldn¡¯t it? Wouldn¡¯t he need not worry about being put in such a difficult position when he encountered Legendary creatures once he became a Legend? He was determined to get that Divine Nature! ¡°Of course, Uncle has never lied to you.¡± Zhuge Xu smiled and said, ¡°When the Holy Light Festival is held by the Bo Ge family, they gather elites from all over the Federation. Among them, there are also Six Stage Beast Masters, so it¡¯s not easy. Bai Qi, you should prepare yourself mentally.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Suddenly, he thought of something and asked, ¡°Uncle Zhuge, can this Divine Nature be used by those without Talent?¡± Zhuge Xu said, ¡°Yes, it can, and there¡¯s a certain chance it could awaken Talents, but the probability is not very high.¡± Understanding dawned on Bai Qi, and Zhuge Chen on the side couldn¡¯t help but get a little excited. No wonder his father had specially brought him over and unilaterally agreed to the Bo Ge family¡¯s invitation. It was for this. After the group enjoyed an exquisite breakfast in the restaurant, took a short break, and then Dean appeared before Bai Qi. ¡°Master Bai Qi, my father has gone back to arrange other things, so he specifically asked me to stay back and escort you to the Bo Ge family,¡± Dean said, smiling broadly and humbly, totally different from what they saw before. ¡°That¡¯s very kind.¡± Bai Qi eyed Dean curiously and then said goodbye to Charles. Under Dean¡¯s lead, he got into a luxurious car. Despite both being in the Western Region, the Bo Ge family and the Brita family were quite distant from each other. So after driving for a while, the group switched to an airplane, and then they headed toward the Bo Ge family. ¡°Dean, I heard the Bo Ge family is holding a Holy Light Festival?¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t contain his curiosity on the plane and asked. ¡°Yes, if Master Bai Qi you hadn¡¯t come to the Brita family, we would have gone to invite you. Now, it¡¯s the destiny,¡± Dean replied. Dean nodded, ¡°The Bo Ge family invite some talented people to attend each time they hold the Holy Light Festival. For talents like Master Bai Qi, we definitely won¡¯t miss.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Bai Qi nodded, understanding. No wonder these people always wanted to invite him to the Bo Ge family. They probably wanted to use the Divine Nature to attract some wild talents. But he had joined the association long time ago, so this seemed rather pointless. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s puzzled face, Dean smiled elegantly and said nothing more. He glanced at Zhuge Xu, who was already dozing off on the side, and also began to take a short nap. After half a day, the plane landed again. The tight schedule gave Bai Qi a glimpse into the unique cultural styles of the two big Western Region families. However, for some reason, when he saw the architectural style of the Bo Ge family, Bai Qi felt it was somewhat strange. While it integrated both classical and modern cultures just like the Brita family, the Bo Ge family seemed to be somewhat mixed. That is, among these buildings, cultural characteristics from various places could be seen, and they were all merged together. However, it was obviously a bit forced, somewhat like a hodgepodge. That said, the large sculpture of the Six-winged Angel was an exception. ¡°Master Bai Qi, please come with me,¡± Dean approached Bai Qi and said, ¡°The Holy Light Festival will start tomorrow. I will guide you to the place of rest first.¡± ¡°That¡¯s very kind.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly while following Dean and surveying the surroundings with curiosity. Apart from them, there were quite a few people guided forward by the Bo Ge family on the huge airport. Some obviously belonged to other forces and should be just like them. However, most of them were unaffiliated people. ¡°It seems Dean was right. The Bo Ge family does make quite an effort,¡± Bai Qi thought. Although the federation was huge, most of the Beast Master talent had been divided by the association and the federation, and what was left had been roughly divided up by the consortium. It was noteworthy that the Bo Ge family could find so many people. ¡°Bai Qi?!¡± Just then a familiar voice came from behind Bai Qi. He turned around and found they were Wang Yun and Li Shi. ¡°Why are you guys here?¡± Bai Qi asked curiously. ¡°Li Shi¡¯s family has some cooperation with the Bo Ge family and was invited to the Holy Light Festival. I just came for fun,¡± said Wang Yun, shrugging. ¡°I see.¡± Bai Qi nodded, then looked behind them and asked, ¡°Did he also come with you?¡± ¡°Him? He came on his own.¡± Wang Yun sighed, and Li Shi next to him showed an awkward smile. Following behind them was none other than Wu Yi. Chapter 483 - Chapter 483: Chapter 478: Opening of the Holy Light Festival Chapter 483: Chapter 478: Opening of the Holy Light Festival Seeing Bai Qi was referring to him, Wu Yi lifted his head a bit defiantly, saying, ¡°Our Wu family also holds shares in the Bo Ge Consortium. Of course, I can attend the Holy Light Festival.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood. The Wu family really had a wide circle of friends. They had stakes not only in Xia¡¯s Group but also in the Bo Ge family? ¡°Wu¡¯s Financial Group is an investment group, almost every consortium has accepted their investment to some extent, that¡¯s quite normal.¡± Zhuge Chen explained to Bai Qi, who then remembered. It seemed that Wu Yi¡¯s pet beast was a Goddess of Light Butterfly, a rare pet beast elsewhere. From the looks of it, perhaps he acquired it from the Bo Ge family. ¡°Wu Yi, long time no see.¡± As expected, seeing Wu Yi appear, Dean also took the initiative to greet him. However, Wu Yi seemed a bit wary of Dean, withdrew his neck involuntarily after responding. ¡°Since all of you know each other, do come along with me.¡± Dean nodded slightly at a member of the Bo Ge family who was guiding, and then continued to lead the group forward. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to run into you here, ever since Jade Dream was launched, the paparazzi have been crazily looking for you.¡± Wang Yun looked at Bai Qi with a smile, saying, ¡°If they knew that I could see you, a popular figure, up close, they would probably die of envy.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that exaggerated¡­¡± Bai Qi scratched his head. He was most afraid of encountering such a situation, although this was the Bo Ge family¡¯s territory, there should be no paparazzi. ¡°By the way, Xiaoshi originally wanted to find you. Now that we¡¯ve met, let¡¯s talk about it.¡± Wang Yun pulled Li Shi, who was next to her. Li Shi¡¯s face turned red as she became conscious and saw Bai Qi and the others all staring at her. ¡°Damn! Damn! Damn!!!¡± Seeing Li Shi like this, Wu Yi clenched his teeth with hatred. However, considering Bai Qi¡¯s current power and status, he felt helpless. Because of Bai Qi, Xia¡¯s Group had stopped cooperating with Wu¡¯s family. The reason was his past conflicts with Bai Qi. And now, the goddess whom he had been pursuing without success was showing such a girlish attitude towards Bai Qi, how could he not be jealous? ¡°Um, is there anything you would like to say?¡± Bai Qi was a bit puzzled, unable to understand why Li Shi was acting like this. Luckily, Li Shi reminded herself of the matter at hand, ¡°Our Li family also watched the opening ceremony of the Super God Evolution Research Institute, we are very interested in your Super God Evolution No. 1 Agent, we would like to cooperate with the institute, but your parents seemed to be very busy and didn¡¯t respond.¡± ¡°My parents?¡± Bai Qi twitched at the corner of his eyes. Trying to get in touch with his parents was less likely than winning the Federation lottery. ¡°I heard about this matter, but it was later handed over to the biology group, so I didn¡¯t interfere much.¡± Upon hearing this, Zhuge Xu also recalled the matter. After a thought, he whispered to Bai Qi, ¡°Although Li¡¯s business is not large, they always take the elite route. They are absolutely top-notch in the pharmaceutical industry. If we can reach a cooperation, it will be very beneficial for us.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly. The potions were very helpful to the Beast Masters. He used to drink potions a lot, but later he had Gamma for healing and Cordyceps for mana recovery, and gradually gave up on them. If they could develop products similar to Super God Evolution¡¯s No. 1 Agent, it would be of great help to the Super God Evolution Research Institute. ¡°I have no problem with the cooperation, but for specific cooperation details, please find Uncle Zhuge.¡± Bai Qi pointed at Zhuge Xu, and Li Shi breathed a sigh of relief and stopped speaking. She was not good at this kind of business dealings. If she hadn¡¯t run into Bai Qi and been encouraged by Wang Yun, she probably wouldn¡¯t have brought it up. Fortunately, this matter was settled now. Everyone was quiet and soon arrived at their rooms. ¡°You all will rest here overnight. I will come tomorrow to take you to the opening of the Holy Light Festival.¡± Dean bowed slightly to the crowd, then turned and left. Bai Qi and others had no interest in hanging around, they all greeted and returned to their rooms to rest. ¡°Holy Light Festival¡­Divine Nature¡­¡± Bai Qi lay down on the bed, thinking about the Holy Light Festival tomorrow. Although he was not clear about what this Divine Nature was, since Zhuge Xu had mentioned it, it must be useful. He didn¡¯t know how many Divine Natures there were, if there was only one then he would leave it for Zhuge Chen. The Divine Nature was merely a speed boost for him. But if it could help Zhuge Chen awaken his talent, it would be a big win. ¡°I wonder how the Holy Light Festival will be held, perhaps¡­Gamma could gain a few more Angel¡¯s Wings¡± Bai Qi looked at the giant angel statue outside the window, spontaneously had this thought, but quickly gave it up. ¡°Forget it, keep a low profile on someone else¡¯s territory, just get the Divine Nature.¡± ¡°This Bo Ge family is also not a good place¡­¡± ¡­ The next day. Bai Qi woke up early, only to find that Dean and father and son Zhuge Chen were already downstairs waiting. ¡°So early?¡± Bai Qi looked at the sky; it wasn¡¯t even lit yet. He thought he woke up early enough this time, but he was still late. ¡°The Holy Light Festival begins at first light, so it starts a bit earlier. I apologize for not emphasizing this to Master Bai Qi and disrupting your rest,¡± Dean said with an apologetic nod. Bai Qi felt a bit embarrassed. Apparently, they did mention it yesterday, but he had forgotten as soon as he turned his head. ¡°I should be the one apologizing.¡± Bai Qi shook his head and said, ¡°Is there still time for us to make it now?¡± Dean looked out the window, nodded, and said, ¡°If we leave now, we should make it right on time.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s hurry.¡± On Bai Qi¡¯s words, he immediately went downstairs, leaving Father and Son Zhuge Chen looking helpless. Every member of this family seemed to be in such a hurry. ¡­ Since the Holy Light Festival was about to begin, there were hardly any people on their way, and a bit of light had gradually appeared in the sky. When Bai Qi and the others arrived at the square, the first ray of dawn fell on the forehead of the Six-winged Angel statue. The vast Angel statue suddenly lit up, and a soft Holy Light emitted from the Six-winged Angel, casting its rays on everyone present. The Holy Light was incredibly warm, and upon being exposed to it, Bai Qi felt as if he had returned to his days as a fetus ¡ª it was warm, relaxing, and inviting¡­ Hum, Hum, Hum¡­ At this moment, the Evolution Egg suddenly started to vibrate violently. Bai Qi instantly snapped out of that relaxed state, looking at the angel statue with increased wariness. Just now, he actually had a fleeting desire to join the Holy Light, and even his inherent wariness towards the Bo Ge family had gradually eased. ¡°What is this Holy Light Festival? It looks more like a brainwashing ceremony.¡± Bai Qi became more vigilant, and immediately turned to Zhuge Chen and Zhuge Xu beside him, only to find that Zhuge Chen seemed to be yearning for the light. However, Zhuge Xu¡¯s gaze was clear, and he appeared unaffected. ¡°You noticed too?¡± Seeing Bai Qi awaken, Zhuge Xu flashed a look of admiration and said, ¡°The Bo Ge family has always liked to do such things. But, as long as you¡¯re determined, it won¡¯t affect you.¡± Stretching his neck, Zhuge Xu continued, ¡°Besides, the effect of this Holy Light is way better than most medical doctors. It has even cured my cervical spondylosis.¡± Bai Qi nodded in realization. Aside from the force that seemed to want to assimilate his consciousness, he indeed felt in optimal physical condition after being illuminated by the Holy Light. After the first ray of the dawn, the sun gradually emerged from the clouds, illuminating the Six-winged Angel statue completely. At the same time, a white gate of light appeared in front of everyone. ¡°The Gate of Holy Light!¡± All the members of the Bo Ge family in the square displayed joyous expressions, and those in the know seemed a bit surprised. The Bo Ge family held the Holy Light Festival annually in the early spring, but the Gate of Holy Light rarely opened. However, every time it did, the Bo Ge family would have at least one Beast Master capable of controlling an Angel. The last time it opened was ten years ago. Because of that, the Bo Ge family had gained three Angel Beast Tamers: Dean, Lilith, and Ellis. And this time, another angel would be contracted. ¡°Our luck seems to be quite good this time, this year¡¯s Holy Light Festival might be quite lively,¡± Zhuge Xu said, slightly nodding his head. He turned to Bai Qi and continued, ¡°Bai Qi, you might have the chance to covenant an Angel.¡± ¡°An Angel?¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips, showing minimal interest. He had watched Gamma tear open the Judgement Angel to reveal its true form ¡ª the Paradise Bird. In simple terms, while these Angels were powerful, they were merely special entities that nested within other organisms. Even if he did come across one, Bai Qi supposed he would just hand it over to Gamma for absorption. It was just an Angel, right? He had a Demon, too. After the Gate of Holy Light opened, a blonde man descended from the sky with the help of a Six-winged Angel. The members of the Bo Ge family bowed their heads when they saw the man appear. It was as though they were saluting the man or perhaps worshipping the Six-winged Angel. ¡°Welcome everyone to the Bo Ge family¡¯s Holy Light Festival. I can clearly sense your longing for the Holy Light. The opening of the Gate of Holy Light is the best proof,¡± said the man. He paused, then said, ¡°However, because of the appearance of the Gate of Holy Light, we may need to make some adjustments to the festival.¡± The man walked up to the Gate of Holy Light and declared, ¡°I, Michael Boger, hereby announce that the assessment of this Holy Light Festival will be conducted within the Gate of Holy Light.¡± The moment Michael made this announcement, the crowd erupted into an uproar. Entering the Gate of Holy Light ¡ª that was a privilege only members of the Bo Ge main family held. Was it now open even to outsiders? Chapter 484 - Chapter 484: Chapter 479: A simple mind? Yeah, thats me. Chapter 484: Chapter 479: A simple mind? Yeah, that¡¯s me. Michael¡¯s words caused a great shock, but the members of the Bo Ge family showed no resistance to their benefits being shared. ¡°Has the location changed? Is there still a divine reward?¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but ask. The Gate of Holy Light was clearly the entrance to a secret realm. Considering the mythical inheritance of the Bo Ge family, it should be this one. ¡°The divine reward is still there, it¡¯s just that the judges have become the Holy Light.¡± Dean, full of piety, said, ¡°I need to prepare ahead, so I¡¯ll go first.¡± Having said this, Dean left first. ¡°I should also prepare.¡± Bai Qi stretched his body, equally interested in this secret realm of mythical inheritance. The Holy Light Secret Realm, Gamma must be thrilled. Bai Qi cracked a smile, greeted Zhuge Chen and his son, and then entered the Gate of Holy Light in an orderly manner as Michael had requested. The structure of the Gate of Holy Light was somewhat similar to the Dragon Gate of the Sea Domain. However, after passing through the Gate of Holy Light, people found not seawater, but a heart-warming Holy Light. Nonetheless, after the Holy Light dissipated, Bai Qi found that far fewer people were around him and had entered than he had previously seen. After waiting for a long time, only a handful of people came in. In a twist of fate, Wu Yi was among them. Finally, Michael walked in through the Gate of Holy Light. He scanned the twenty-odd people present and laughed, ¡°It seems only those of you present are eligible to participate in the Holy Light Festival.¡± ¡°Chief Michael, can I take it that passing through the Gate of Holy Light is already the first screening?¡± A very muscular young man shouted. ¡°You must be Sikong Po who was recommended by Ellis, right? Yes, the screening has already begun. Only those with faith in the Holy Light and pure thoughts can pass through the Gate of Holy Light. Those who can¡¯t come in, I¡¯m afraid they no longer qualify to participate in the following activities.¡± Michael looked regretful, while those who passed the screening were overwhelmingly excited. But Bai Qi was looking at Michael with doubts. Faith in the Holy Light? Darn it, he hated the Holy Light the most in his past life. Pure thoughts? Well, that makes sense, he has always been pure about wanting to make money. It seemed that the screening by the Gate of Holy Light has somewhat murky aspects, potentially operating behind closed doors. ¡°Now, let¡¯s announce the screening method of the Holy Light Festival.¡± Michael walked up to everyone, pointed at the magnificent palace hidden in the Holy Light in the distance, and said, ¡°The bloodline inheritance of the angel family is hidden here. Whoever finds and receives the Angel inheritance first will be the winner of the Holy Light Festival.¡± ¡°As for the original prize of the Holy Light Festival, it will also be distributed to you in order of arrival, so, please try your best.¡± As he finished speaking, Michael¡¯s six-winged angel wings vibrated, and a burst of Holy Light rushed into the distant palace. At the same time, Bai Qi and others were also enveloped by the Holy Light and disappeared. ¡°Hopefully, we can gather the seven great angels this time,¡± Expectations flickered in Michael¡¯s eyes before he turned and left the secret realm. ¡­ The Angel Secret Realm. A beam of Holy Light descended from the sky, revealing Bai Qi¡¯s figure. Beside him, another beam of Holy Light appeared, which was none other than Wu Yi. This guy, having faith in the Holy Light is okay, pure thoughts¡­ Well, he indeed seems pretty simple-minded, ordinary people don¡¯t get fooled as easily as him. ¡°Hmm! Didn¡¯t expect to end up in a group with you.¡± Seeing Bai Qi appear opposite him, Wu Yi was clearly upset. ¡°A group? I didn¡¯t hear anything about teaming up.¡± Raising his eyebrows, Bai Qi said, ¡°Could it be that you have insider information?¡± ¡°Insider information, of course ¡­ cough cough, absolutely not.¡± Wu Yi coughed twice, trying to brush it off. ¡°No insider information, huh? Well, I¡¯ll just eliminate you first as per the elimination rule.¡± Bai Qi gave off a dangerous smile and started summoning his pet beast as the Rune Mark on the back of his hand began to flicker. ¡°Wait, I¡¯ll talk. I¡¯ll talk!¡± Upon seeing this, Wu Yi immediately gave in. Even if Bai Qi was still a fifth-stage Beast Master, he would not stand a chance. It was rare for him to have such good luck to enter this Angel Secret Realm. If he was eliminated just like that, he probably wouldn¡¯t have to think about inheriting the Wu¡¯s Financial Group. ¡°I¡¯m not quite sure what the specific screening method in the Angel Secret Realm is, but from what I know, in many places, you need to make choices. So, normally, two people form a team.¡± ¡°Of course, only one person can inherit the divinity.¡± Bai Qi nodded in understanding, looked around the world of Holy Light which looked like heaven itself, and said, ¡°What are we waiting for, let¡¯s get moving.¡± Wu Yi nodded, and immediately summoned the Goddess of Light Butterfly. Chip, chip~ The Goddess of Light Butterfly certainly loved the environment here, fluttering its wings and roaming around. Even the Holy Light on its body became more intense. Seeing this, Bai Qi also summoned Gamma, and after a thought, he called out Delta as well. Among the more than twenty people who entered here, several were six-stage Beast Trainers. Relying solely on Gamma might be a bit risky, it would be safer to keep Delta close. As for Alpha, better not. Even if Alpha¡¯s Crystal Dragon Bone had reduced the restraint of the Undead attribute against Holy Light and Thunderbolt to a minimum, after all, he was still a member of the Undead series. It would feel a bit outrageous to let it run amok in the Angel Secret Realm. ¡°Is this¡­ an Eastern Dragon? Bai Qi, when did you make a contract with an Eastern Dragon?¡± Seeing Delta¡¯s new makeover, Wu Yi was shocked. He couldn¡¯t connect it with Delta at all. ¡°Do not ask so many questions. Let¡¯s go quickly. If we miss the inheritance, I will not care.¡± Bai Qi rode onto Delta, held Gamma, and signaled for Wu Yi to lead the way. ¡°Alright.¡± Seeing the situation, Wu Yi didn¡¯t find a good way to retort, so he planned to climb onto Delta, only to be swept away by Delta¡¯s tail. A true dragon¡¯s body wasn¡¯t something just anyone could mount. Wu Yi, who had fallen in an undignified manner, let out a helpless sigh. He could only lead the way with a sorrowful expression on his face, muttering something continuously under his breath. It¡¯s just an Eastern Dragon, wait until he obtained the Angel Legacy, and see how he would beat up the true dragon! The Angel Secret Realm was incredibly vast. They had been walking for a long time without seeing anything resembling a legacy. Ka-pu, ka-pu. (Master, Gamma seems to sense something ahead, similar to the chicken wings Gamma ate previously.) Just then, Gamma suddenly sensed something and flapped its wings, flying towards it. ¡°Chicken wings? Are they Angel¡¯s Wings?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened at these words, and he immediately urged Delta to follow. Wu Yi also hurriedly followed suit. Soon, a gigantic statue of a six-winged angel appeared before the two of them. ¡°This¡­ this is the Angel Legacy?¡± Wu Yi was visibly excited. He unconsciously wanted to rush towards the Angel Legacy, but Bai Qi stopped him. ¡°What¡¯s the rush? There are still two more.¡± Bai Qi gestured towards another side of the statue, and only then did Wu Yi notice two more people standing across them. Among them was Sikong Po, who had previously taken the initiative to ask Chief Michael for information. As for the other, Bai Qi didn¡¯t recognize him, but judging by his features that closely resembled Dean¡¯s, he could be Dean¡¯s brother or someone similar. ¡°I was wondering earlier what the youngest Six-Stage Beast Master in the history of the Federation might look like. I didn¡¯t expect to encounter him so soon.¡± Sikong Po also noticed Bai Qi¡¯s presence. His battle intent exploded instantly, surprisingly causing the angel statue next to him to stir. ¡°Sikong Po, you indeed are the most suitable for this Battle Angel.¡± The young man, who greatly resembled Dean, broke into a brilliant smile, saying, ¡°I believe we¡¯ll get along well in the Bo Ge family in the future.¡± ¡°Sam, you¡¯re getting ahead of yourself. At least let me defeat these guys first.¡± Sikong Po shook his head, then summoned his companion creature and strode towards Bai Qi. ¡°Six-Stage Beast Master, Sikong Po, challenges you!¡± Sikong Po¡¯s voice was incredibly loud, causing Bai Qi¡¯s ears to ring. This guy sure knows how to make a challenge. Could he be any louder? ¡°Six-Stage Beast Master, Bai Qi.¡± However, disregarding his disdain, Bai Qi still announced his rank according to the rules of a Beast Master duel. As soon as his voice fell, a divine light suddenly radiated from the Battle Angel, enveloping the surrounding area of the two, gradually shaping into what looked like a fighting stage. ¡°The Battle Angel seeks the purest form of strength. Congratulations for being chosen for the Divine Struggle.¡± Sam smiled and said. ¡°Just like that, we start? What happened to the supposed choice?¡± Bai Qi looked at Wu Yi somewhat speechlessly. He thought they were going to face some sort of conscience test or trial. In the end, was it just a fight? ¡°Fighting is one of the ways to make a choice.¡± Sikong Po smirked as the Array before him flickered. A centaur holding a lance emerged before Bai Qi. [Name]: Array Breaker Centaur [Nature]: Combat [Bloodline Level]: High-grade King ¡­ ¡°A centaur? I remember this is a special companion creature from the northern Federation grassland. The Bo Ge family really spared no expense.¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue at the sight, then he patted Delta, signaling him to move forward. This Sikong Po didn¡¯t seem weak. It¡¯s safer to be cautious. Seeing that Bai Qi sent out an Eastern Dragon, Sikong Po also became cautious, but his caution was soon replaced by a surge of fighting spirit. Regardless of the opponent, he just had to forge ahead courageously. Then, without any announcement, the Array Breaker Centaur sprinted quickly. It was the only creature on the battlefield, yet it gave off an illusion of a massive army approaching. The Array Breaker Centaur, even when it was the only one left, could still take on the enemy single-handedly. The confidence it exhibited came from the fearless momentum and the indestructible lance it held. No one at the same level, even the defensive type with same dual level, could withstand its charge. On the other side, Delta also became serious. The flame in his eyes flickered, but there was no rush to move away. ¡°This Bai Qi is really too arrogant.¡± Seeing Bai Qi act in this way, Wu Yi sneered and pouted. He had heard of Sikong Po¡¯s reputation. Growing up on the plains and fearing nothing, even when facing packs of wolves, he was truly a tough character. Bai Qi¡¯s arrogance was bound to land him into a big trouble. Boom! As expected, the Array Breaker Centaur rushed in front of Delta, resulting in an ear-splitting noise. The shockwave unleashed from the pure and powerful force even blew away the Goddess of Light Butterfly. ¡°Such terrifying power, Bai Qi will definitely lose!¡± Seeing the scene, Wu Yi chuckled inwardly and quickly turned to watch the stage. However, the scene on the stage left him somewhat dumbfounded. The Array Breaker Centaur still stood in its original position, its arm stretched straight out, but the lance in its hand had shattered completely. Its arm and even its body were covered in fresh blood. In contrast, Delta remained completely unharmed, with a puzzled expression on his face. This fighting strength doesn¡¯t quite match the earlier impression¡­ Chapter 485 - Chapter 485: Chapter 480: If You Cant Beat Them, Join Them Chapter 485: Chapter 480: If You Can¡¯t Beat Them, Join Them Seeing the condition of the formation breaker¡¯s forces, a sense of surprise appeared on Sikong Po¡¯s face. He had known about the physical strength of the Dragon Race, and he also knew that the formation breaker¡¯s impact and piercing forces were equally strong, which gave him confidence. But now, the formation breaker¡¯s long spear stopped an inch away from Delta¡¯s body. ¡°A defensive skill from the Energy Series?¡± Sikong Po nodded slightly, a Rune Mark emerged on his forehead, a golden light enveloped the formation breaker¡¯s forces. Especially the long spear in the formation breaker¡¯s hand, its golden tip turned solid, as if it could pierce through anything. Talent-Armorbreak! With the aid of Sikong Po¡¯s talent, the formation breaker¡¯s forces reorganized and, full of confidence, attacked Delta again. The backlash just now also caused some damage to him, so the current target was still to break the opponent¡¯s strange defense. Boom! In an instant, the once aggressive formation breaker stumbled and fell directly to the ground; meanwhile, the long spear effortlessly penetrated the ground. ¡°A reinforcement of a piercing type? Quite powerful indeed.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi nodded slightly, then looked at Delta and asked somewhat helplessly, ¡°But what just happened?¡± Gurgling¡­ (Master, Delta hasn¡¯t mastered time-stopping yet, he missed and hit his foot.) Delta was a bit embarrassed, but Sikong Po on the opposite side seemed somewhat agitated. While it was Bai Qi¡¯s confidence that kept him unfazed by the previous attack by the formation breaker, this operation now seemed somewhat disrespectful. ¡°As expected of the youngest Six Stage Beast Master, so arrogant. It seems I can¡¯t underestimate my enemy!¡± Sikong Po¡¯s face turned serious, another differently shaped Rune Mark emerged on his forehead, cyclones appeared under the feet of the formation breaker¡¯s forces, their speed surged, they quickly got up from the ground and distanced themselves from Delta. Talent-Windrun. ¡°Dual Talent? And both are reinforcing talents?¡± Upon seeing this, Wu Yi, a bystander, exclaimed in surprise. The formation breaker¡¯s charge was already quite strong, and with Windrun, it would absolutely elevate its explosive power and speed to a terrifying degree. If it was combined with Armorbreak, probably no one could withstand the formation breaker¡¯s impact. No wonder the Bo Ge family specifically invited him, it made some sense. Sure enough, after applying dual talent, the formation breaker¡¯s confidence brimmed again. They quickly distanced themselves from Delta, took a light step and charged towards Delta. This time, the formation breaker¡¯s movements weren¡¯t monotonous straight lines, but continuously switching from left to right, making it impossible to guess from where he would launch his attack. Finally, the formation breaker reached Delta, the long spear in his hand thrust towards Delta with an unstoppable momentum, stabbed Delta¡¯s scales almost instantly. With a little more force, it could penetrate through. But the formation breaker¡¯s movements suddenly stopped, and the long spear in his hand unconsciously fell to the ground, his massive body also collapsed with a thud. ¡°What¡­ happened?¡± Wu Yi looked dazedly at the stage, only to see a giant dragon claw slowly retracting back into the space. Gurgling. (Master, is this okay?) ¡°Yes, you did a good job controlling the force.¡± Bai Qi nodded, the formation breaker combined with dual talent reinforcement was indeed strong. However, if it hit Delta¡¯s Space Barrier, it would have likely died on the spot. He was unfamiliar with Sikong Po, despite Sikong¡¯s slightly aggressive attitude, they didn¡¯t have to turn into mortal enemies. It was enough to knock him unconscious. On the other hand, Sikong Po quickly woke up from the shock of his defeat and realized, ¡°I lost, thank you.¡± Although he missed the Battle Angel Legacy, the gap was there, Sikong Po wouldn¡¯t dwell on it, he would slowly catch up. But for someone this young, having such strength, could it be that all Beast Masters who joined the major powers grow so rapidly? Maybe his pride in rejecting the association¡¯s invitation back then was a mistake¡­ ¡°This guy, has he really become so insanely strong?¡± Seeing how Bai Qi effortlessly dealt with Sikong Po, Wu Yi felt utterly hopeless. If he was in the same group with this guy, how could he compete for the Angel Legacy? Clap! Clap! Clap!¡­ At this moment, applause attracted everyone¡¯s attention. There was an idolizing smile on Sam¡¯s face, ¡°No wonder my brother didn¡¯t mind losing to you, Master Bai Qi, you are truly formidable.¡± ¡°I hope that one day, we can all act under the protection of the Holy Light.¡± Once he finished, Sam turned around and left, even ignoring Sikong Po, with whom he had originally been having a pleasant conversation. ¡°Tch~ just like the rumors, he has no compassion for the losers.¡± Sikong Po shrugged and shook his head in disdain. Looking at Bai Qi, who was curiously studying the Battle Angel statue, he thought for a while and asked, ¡°Bai Qi, may I ask a question?¡± ¡°A question? Feel free.¡± Bai Qi was absorbed in the Angel statue, casually responded. ¡°I want to know, is the association still recruiting members?¡± ¡°Recruiting? Of course¡­hm? You want to join the association?¡± Bai Qi suddenly caught on, looking curiously at Sikong Po. ¡°Yes, the association and the Federation both extended invitations to me in the past, but I rejected both. Now it seems that I had a narrow vision. I want to see if joining the association could be beneficial to me.¡± Sikong Po nodded, seeing Bai Qi¡¯s puzzled look, he laughed awkwardly, saying, ¡°It¡¯s a bit of an overreach for a loser to make such a request, don¡¯t feel pressured if you can¡¯t.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not the issue, I was just taken aback,¡± Bai Qi responded. Bai Qi shook his head, Sikong Po¡¯s cunning plan was to join if he did not win the fight. However, dual talent users were indeed rare. Although Sikong Po was slightly older, the president might not mind accepting him. ¡°If you really want to join, I could take you to the Association later. But I can¡¯t promise anything, after all, I¡¯m just a student.¡± Well, he wouldn¡¯t be in a few days. ¡°Student¡­¡± Sikong Po remained silent, seeing the genuine look on Bai Qi¡¯s face, he nodded his agreement. ¡°Fine, there¡¯s no rush for me now.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly and continued studying the Battle Angel. Strictly speaking, he should have already passed the Battle Angel¡¯s examination, but the Battle Angel didn¡¯t react at all, as if the previous examination was fake. ¡°Could there be a second round to the Angel Legacy test? My and Delta¡¯s image should have been perfect, right?¡± Bai Qi murmured and unintentionally glanced at the stubbly Sikong Po, becoming more confused. ¡°What is it? Is there a problem?¡± Sikong Po felt puzzled by Bai Qi¡¯s gaze but patiently asked. Although Bai Qi was younger than him, his displayed talents indicated that eventually, he would join the Association¡¯s senior level. Since he had chosen to join the Association, naturally he couldn¡¯t be too arrogant. ¡°Are there any specific rules for the Battle Angel¡¯s inheritance?¡± Bai Qi pointed at the Battle Angel and asked. ¡°I know this. In addition to examining the corresponding ¡®divine name¡¯, the Angel Legacy also tests compatibility. Even though the Battle Angel seemed quite pleased with Sikong Po earlier, it¡¯s a shame that he lost. There¡¯s no hope now.¡± Wu Yi immediately stepped forward to explain, causing Sikong Po to show a touch of regret. If Bai Qi hadn¡¯t been there, he could have received the Battle Angel¡¯s legacy and his power would have risen to the next level. ¡°So you mean, the Angel makes subjective judgments?¡± Bai Qi suddenly realized something and then threw Gamma off his shoulder. Since persuasion didn¡¯t work, he had to resort to force. It¡¯s not like he hadn¡¯t eaten Angel¡¯s Wings before. Gamma, who had been eager for a long time, followed Bai Qi¡¯s instructions and wrapped the Battle Angel statue in its body. Simultaneously, it opened the bloodsucking aura to its maximum, trying to absorb the Battle Angel statue. But, the Battle Angel didn¡¯t seem to like Gamma either. It remained unmoved, without even a bit of Holy Light being absorbed. ¡°Gamma, try shifting to the Holy Light form.¡± Crunch, peck, crunch, peck! (Understood!) Upon hearing this, Gamma immediately switched to the Holy Light State. This time, the Battle Angel finally moved, its body began to emit dazzling Holy Light, but it didn¡¯t fuse into Gamma¡¯s body, but pushed it away instead. ¡°What¡¯s happening now?¡± Bai Qi looked resentfully at the quiet angel statue in front of him, and various thoughts began to stir in his mind. Should he just take it away now? Thinking of this, Bai Qi glanced at Delta. Delta understood and wrapped around the Battle Angel, trying to pull it up. ¡°What are you¡­¡± The actions of Bai Qi astonished the others. Wu Yi couldn¡¯t help but mock, ¡°This is the Angel Legacy, there¡¯s no chance it can be pulled up so easily.¡± ¡°All right.¡± Bai Qi sighed regretfully. Those bird-people were frugal, at least the legacies in the Dragon Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm were easier to get. Blub, blub, blub. (Master, maybe it¡¯s because the attributes don¡¯t match.) Delta released the Battle Angel statue and explained. ¡°Attribute mismatch?¡± Bai Qi suddenly realized something. After Delta had evolved into a dragon form, he was able to take away the legacies from the Dragon Race¡¯s secret realm. Could the Angel Legacy be the same? However, why did Gamma get rejected just now? ¡°Wu Yi, do you know where the statue of the Judgement Angel is?¡± Bai Qi looked at Wu Yi and asked. ¡°Aren¡¯t you expecting too much from me¡­¡± Wu Yi¡¯s eye twitched. His family was just one of the many sponsors of the Bo Ge family, and that had nothing to do with him. Knowing some insider information was already his limit. As for the location within the Angel Secret Realm, it would be a miracle if he knew. ¡°I might know a little about that.¡± Sikong Po said, ¡°Sam and I chatted quite a bit before, and he mentioned the general locations of a few inherited Angel Legacies.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, exclaiming, ¡°Hurry up and take me there, before someone else gets there first!¡± Chapter 486 - Chapter 486: Chapter Four Hundred and Eighty-One: This is Too Far-fetched! Chapter 486: Chapter Four Hundred and Eighty-One: This is Too Far-fetched! Angel Secret Realm. Under the guidance of Sikong Po, Bai Qi and his party of three advanced towards the position of the Judgment Angel, meanwhile hearing from Sikong Po about the Holy Light Festival. ¡°You mentioned that after the Holy Light Festival, except for the top ten members of the Bo Ge family, everyone else could obtain Divine Nature? Isn¡¯t such a thing extremely rare? Could they really afford it?¡± Bai Qi asked in confusion. ¡°As for the specifics, I¡¯m not certain. The Bo Ge family has always done things this way. Anyways, almost all of those who received Divine Nature ended up joining the Bo Ge family, so it doesn¡¯t matter.¡± Sikong Po shrugged, clearly also unsure about the exact reasons. ¡°I see¡­¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly. Considering the Bo Ge family¡¯s religious history, he wasn¡¯t surprised at their manipulative tactics. However, having everyone end up joining their family seemed quite impressive. ¡°Perhaps they¡¯ve been lacing this Divine Nature thing with something?¡± Bai Qi stroked his chin, a faint suspicion appearing in his mind. Kapu Kapu! (Master, Gamma senses a familiar scent!) Just then, Gamma suddenly leapt up and flapped its little wings, flying towards the front. Upon noticing this, Bai Qi immediately commanded Delta to follow. Soon, a statue of a Six-winged Angel holding a Thunder Spear appeared in front of Bai Qi. ¡°This figure, it¡¯s undoubtedly the Judgment Angel.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up as Gamma eagerly pounced on the statue. However, mid-flight, a Holy Light Arrow suddenly shot out towards Gamma. Ding! Seeing this, Delta¡¯s eyes flashed, and the Holy Light Arrow instantly dropped to the ground. Turning to the side, Bai Qi noticed several young men clad in Bo Ge family attire glaring at him fiercely. That Holy Light Arrow had been released by the pet beast of one of them. ¡°The competition for this Judgment Angel seems surprisingly fierce.¡± Upon realizing this, Bai Qi became more alert, while the several young men on the opposite side quickly walked over, saying, ¡°I heard you bullied Miss Lillith?¡± ¡°Hmm? Sir, can you please be clear when you speak? Misunderstandings can easily arise this way.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s face hardened. These descendants of the Bo Ge family could frame people without so much as a blush. That wasn¡¯t bullying, that was a normal battle. ¡°Humph! Otherwise, Miss Lillith wouldn¡¯t have been punished by the clan leader. Now that we¡¯ve run into you here, don¡¯t blame us.¡± The young man who had acted first coldly snorted, ¡°Bai Qi, I challenge you!¡± His companions immediately showed looks of admiration at his words. Jess Borg, their generation¡¯s prodigy. Although he missed the last Gate of Heaven, this time he was much more confident. Defeating Bai Qi should be a cinch. Moreover, as a loyal pursuer of Miss Lillith, if he could help avenge her here, he might even be able to win her over. Seeing their complacent demeanors, Sikong Po, who had just experienced a setback, couldn¡¯t resist asking Wu Yi, ¡°Is the Bo Ge family usually this brave?¡± Wu Yi¡¯s eyelid twitched. ¡°Possibly. These few probably don¡¯t get out much. Also, isn¡¯t that true for you as well?¡± ¡°Er, forget I asked.¡± Sikong Po conceded the point and kept his mouth shut. Looking over at Bai Qi, he noticed that the battle was already over. A few Fifth Stage Beastmasters were nothing more than that. Challenging Bai Qi was essentially seeking death by their actions. ¡°Damn it, we¡¯ll be back!¡± Jess Borg took back his knocked-out beast pet, glaring fiercely at Bai Qi. ¡°Sure, feel free.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, signaling for Gamma to descend onto the Judgment Angel. This time, the Judgment Angel did not resist Gamma as the Battle Angel had. Instead, the Judgment Angel slowly released a holy light in the form of lightning, infusing it into Gamma¡¯s body. ¡°It seems because Gamma absorbed the Judgment Angel¡¯s wing, it can only absorb corresponding attributes, right?¡± Bai Qi, seeing this, laughed. Using the Evolution Egg could probably force a merger, but this inheritance material was not an unconscious object that could be manipulated at will. If any countermeasure was triggered and he was kicked out directly, it would be a losing proposition. The current situation was fine as it was. However, the Judgment Angel seemed to be aware that Gamma was an imposter. After a short while, it stopped the energy transfer but did not actively resist as the Battle Angel had done. Kapu Kapu. (Master, Gamma can¡¯t absorb energy anymore.) Because of the large amounts of Judgment Holy Light absorbed, Gamma¡¯s side of the Twin-Life Contract was noticeably brighter, and the patterns became more complex. But the side representing Evil Power also brightened, and the Twin-Life Contract once again became balanced. Could there still be hidden Evil Power within Gamma? Bai Qi nodded, seeing Gamma trying to extract something from the Judgment Angel, but to no avail. He said, ¡°Gamma, try to see if you can take this away.¡± Kapu Kapu! (Take it away? Gamma will give it a try!) Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Gamma¡¯s spirits lifted immediately. Without any hesitation, it descended from the Judgment Angel statue, transformed into the Diamond Angel form, grabbed onto the body of the Judgment Angel statue, and started pulling. ¡°Still not giving up, huh¡­¡± Sikong Po was speechless after seeing the events unfold. The angel statue was clearly part and parcel of the Angel Secret Realm, and there was no way it could be pulled down. Klatter¡­ Just then, the Judgement Angel Statue suddenly shuddered. Everyone was taken aback, but regaining their calm quickly thereafter. ¡°It¡¯s working!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes were filled with brightness upon seeing this scene. After obtaining the inheritance, the chances of manipulating the Inheritance Secret Realm were indeed very possible. Gamma had received only a pair of wings from the Judgment Angel, yet that might be enough to qualify, fulfilling the requirements. ¡°Gamma, push harder, whether it¡¯s a feast at once or a feast at every meal, it all depends on this!¡± Ka-Pu Ka-Pu. (Understood.) Gamma nodded forcefully. The Diamond Angel¡¯s figure enlarged again and the Judgement Angel Statue began to sway once more. However, no matter how hard Gamma tried, the angel statue only swayed but showed no signs of lifting off from its grounds. Ka-Pu Ka-Pu! (Damn it, my food better show up now!) Upon seeing this, Gamma became irritated and involuntarily split into a demon form to lend a hand. Hwong Hwong Hwong¡­ The moment the demon form emerged, the Judgement Angel Statue began to shake intensely. Bolts of electricity coursed around the statue, forcibly driving the demon form away. However, the angel form seized the opportunity and absorbed all the judgement lightning without any hesitation, allowing the demon form to step forward once more. This way, the Judgement Angel was constantly releasing energy to drive away the demon. At the same time, the angel form was ceaselessly absorbing energy to strengthen itself, devolving their tripartite interaction into a momentary equilibrium. Soon, the Judgement Angel seemed to realize that it couldn¡¯t drive away the demon form completely and even moved deliberately towards Gamma. Gamma took advantage of this and put in more effort, actually pulling the Judgement Angel Statue out. ¡°Holy F***, it can actually be moved?!¡± Upon seeing this scene, Wu Yi couldn¡¯t help but swear, while Sikong Po was equally shocked at Bai Qi¡¯s audacious actions. No wonder he became the youngest at the Six Stage. No ordinary person could think of, let alone pull off, such a stunt. However, before they could continue discussing Bai Qi¡¯s actions, they suddenly felt completely drained and fell into a deep sleep. ¡°I was too focused on excavating the statue. I forgot about these two.¡± After Gamma successfully lifted the Judgement Angel, Bai Qi finally remembered the two ¡®witnesses.¡¯ He immediately had the insects put them to sleep. ¡°Boss, should we eliminate them?¡± The Insect Grass asked, a menacing look deliberately displayed on its face. ¡°Stop constantly thinking about killing. Just craft a believable dream for them to replace their memories.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand dismissively. He then went over to Gamma and attempted to bring him into his Secret Realm. This was unlike the time with the Dragon Clan inheritance. The Judgement Angel instantly resisted upon sensing Bai Qi¡¯s actions, and the statue, which was initially separated from the Angel Secret Realm, showed signs of recovery. Hwong Hwong Hwong¡­ Just then, the Evolution Egg suddenly rocked violently. The Judgement Angel Statue, which was resisting with all its might, instantly turned into a streak of light and disappeared into Bai Qi¡¯s mind. ¡°This¡­Does the Evolution Egg even have this power?¡± Seeing the possible result, Bai Qi was somewhat taken aback. He immediately dived into Beast Control Space with his mind. ¡°Has¡­has this turned into a Secret Realm?¡± Seeing the White Secret Realm attached to the Beast Control Taming Space Crystal Wall, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but marvel. He moved his consciousness to enter the White Secret Realm. The whole world was enveloped in holy light, where up and down were indistinguishable, and white thunderbolts freely roamed. ¡°I see. Like the Dragon Clan inheritance, these Angel Inheritance Statues are actually just Secret Realm Towers for the inheritance realms.¡± Immediately understanding the situation, Bai Qi then remembered the previous Candle Dragon Secret Realm and sighed regretfully. Probably because it was previously stored in a space pocket created by Delta, the Evolution Egg didn¡¯t react. But in the rush to cram it into his own secret realm this time, there seemed to be unexpected effects. I can¡¯t let this go. I¡¯ll have to give it another try when I get the chance. That way, Delta¡¯s exclusive realm would be taken care of too. Upon this thought, Bai Qi withdrew his consciousness from the Beast Control Space. After a simple explanation to Gamma, he plunged Gamma into it. Due to the presence of Evil Power, the situation in the Angel Secret Realm seemed to be somewhat off. To avoid trouble, it was better to whisk Gamma away quickly. As expected, after Gamma disappeared, the Angel Secret Realm returned to normal. Sikong Po and Wu Yi also gradually awakened. ¡°Did I just fall asleep? Why am I feeling so tired?¡± Feeling a bit lost, Wu Yi rubbed his eyes. Seeing Bai Qi pretending to wake up nearby, he couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°Bai Qi, did you just¡­Did you just pull an Angel Statue?¡± ¡°Angel statue? Didn¡¯t we already try the Battle Angel statue and discovered it to be useless?¡± Bai Qi pretended to be perplexed as he looked at Wu Yi. Meanwhile, a memory that appeared true yet not quite surfaced in Wu Yi¡¯s mind. ¡°Did we fall asleep while searching for the Judgement Angel Statue?¡± Wu Yi looked intrigued. Although he didn¡¯t believe his memory could deceive him, falling asleep in the midst of the Angel Secret Realm just seemed too outrageous. ¡°Yes, Yes, that¡¯s exactly what happened.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi nodded repeatedly. However, he gave the Insect Grass a rather disgruntled look. Falling asleep in a myth inheritance realm, could it be any more absurd! Chapter 487 - Chapter 487: Chapter 482: Fallen Angel? Chapter 487: Chapter 482: Fallen Angel? However bizarre it was, under the cycle of the Insect Herb Infinite Dreamland, Sikong Po and Wu Yi¡¯s memories were influenced. The removal of the angel statue by Bai Qi was transformed into a dream in their minds. It made sense ¡ª how could anyone have possibly removed the Angel Inheritance Statue? That was even more nonsensical. The trio continued to move forward in search of the Judgment Angel Statue that had long since become exclusive to Gamma¡¯s Secret Realm. Meanwhile, in the Angel Secret Realm, the experiences of others were far from comfortable. A Six Stage Beast Master, who, like Sikong Po, had been excavated from elsewhere by the Bo Ge family, gazed warily at Sam in front of him and said coldly, ¡°Is this how you treat guests invited by your Bo Ge family?¡± A sunny smile appeared on Sam¡¯s face, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, the Bo Ge family doesn¡¯t accept the weak. You¡¯re too weak.¡± ¡°Who do you think you are?!¡± The Six Stage Beast Master roared in anger but was forcibly pushed to the ground by tremendous pressure. He managed to see a four-winged angel with black wings hovering behind Sam. A Fallen Angel! The strength was undoubtedly equivalent to a Six Stage Beast Master, and Sam seemed not much older than Bai Qi. ¡°Are young people this terrifying now?¡± The Six Stage Beast Master felt a moment of despair and simply gave up struggling and lay down on the ground. Sam seemed uninterested in a loser. He walked up to the Fallen Angel, gently touched its wings, and the four-winged angel transformed back into pure white. ¡°Let¡¯s go. They must be getting impatient.¡± ¡­ Outside the Angel Secret Realm. Zhuge Chen looked at the Gate of Holy Light, which showed no sign of movement, and asked Zhuge Xu, ¡°Dad, more than three hours have passed, and nobody has come out yet.¡± Zhuge Xu said, ¡°Well, it¡¯s not unusual for it to be difficult to explore the Inheritance Secret Realm. But there shouldn¡¯t be a problem with Bai Qi.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think so.¡± Zhuge Chen shook his head. If it was the platform battle that Zhuge Xu mentioned earlier, Zhuge Chen would have great confidence in Bai Qi. However, according to what Michael said, the ranking was based on the speed at which the Angel Legacy was acquired. This situation seemed a bit unsure. Even though Bai Qi was quite persuasive, Zhuge Chen still couldn¡¯t link him to these angels. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, let¡¯s take it slow. Maybe there will be other gains.¡± Zhuge Xu showed an inexplicable smile, which puzzled Zhuge Chen. Just then, a streak of light suddenly shot out from the Gate of Holy Light, capturing everyone¡¯s attention. ¡°Has someone acquired the Angel Legacy?¡± Everyone looked up. Upon seeing Sam held by the angel, they gradually quieted down. Sam, the son of John Bogge, the elder of the Bo Ge family, was more talented than his brother Dean Berg. Now that he had received the Angel Legacy, he was even more beyond normal. ¡°Congratulations, little brother.¡± At this, Dean also summoned the Holy Light Angel and took flight, a rare sincerity appeared in his eyes. Sam put away the insincere smile he had been wearing and showed a sunny one instead. When dealing with outsiders, both of them would conceal their true feelings. But they were open and honest with each other as brothers. ¡°Morning Angel, Sam, you are evidently more talented than me.¡± Dean glanced at the Four-Winged Angel behind Sam. Although its radiance was fainter than that of his Holy Light Angel, it contained an infinite possibility, like the first light of dawn. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter, as long as my big brother is here.¡± Sam chuckled lightly, seemingly not bothered by it. Dean turned his gaze to Lilith and Ellis below. Whoosh! The Judgment Angel, engulfed in white holy fire, also flew up and hovered beside the Holy Light Angel, radiating dazzling Holy Light. This was a project that the Bo Ge family had prepared in advance. However, the sudden opening of the Gate of Holy Light postponed it. But now, having an additional angel enhanced the effect. ¡°What¡¯s going on, why can¡¯t I summon my Judgment Angel?!¡± Seeing the mighty three angels above her head, Lilith broke out in a cold sweat. Regardless of her efforts, all she could summon was a Paradise Bird. ¡°I was able to summon it in the morning, why can¡¯t I do it now?¡± Lilith¡¯s voice broke a little as if she was about to sob. Seeing Dean¡¯s cold gaze, she slumped to the ground, defeated. Messing up at this crucial moment, if she couldn¡¯t summon the Judgment Angel again, her future was bleak. ¡°Why is this happening?!¡± ¡­ Atishoo! Somewhere else, a certain person who was the source of the troubles suddenly sneezed. After glancing curiously all around, he followed Sikong Po and continued moving forward. After a futile search for the non-existent Judgment Angel, the trio abandoned that goal and started looking for other angels. ¡°Finding angels in this Angel Secret Realm is too difficult, they all look the same, it¡¯s impossible to find!¡± Sikong Po complained unhappily, while Wu Yi was clearly exhausted. As the one with the lowest level, his physique was naturally worse than Sikong Po and Bai Qi. His comparatively full and varied life made this even worse, and he was clearly struggling to cope. ¡°Indeed, and the intensity of the surrounding Holy Light seems a bit excessive.¡± Bai Qi glanced at the ever-brightening holy light around him, and also sensed that something was off. Previously, while this place was mostly filled with holy light, it was somewhat gentle. But now, it had become too intense, almost blinding. ¡°I agree, in this kind of environment, other than creatures with the holy light attribute, other creatures would probably struggle to survive.¡± Sikong Po nodded in agreement. ¡°Indeed.¡± Wu Yi nodded, looking at the extremely cheerful Goddess of Light Butterfly, and said, ¡°Perhaps my Goddess of Light Butterfly could improve further.¡± ¡°Improve further? Is evolution so casual for creatures of the Holy Light Series?¡± Bai Qi raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. As far as he knew, before the birth of Rune Evolution, the evolution of pets was quite complicated. The Beast Masters needed to invest a great deal of effort in all kinds of strange evolution recipes and precious evolution materials. According to Wu Yi, did his Goddess of Light Butterfly just need to soak up the light here to evolve? ¡°Of course not, but my Goddess of Light Butterfly has been enhanced with a light attribute by the Bo Ge family using their energy transplantation technology. In the environment of holy light, it can speed up the integration process.¡± Wu Yi shook his head. ¡°Energy Transplantation Technology¡­¡± Bai Qi¡¯s smile gradually disappeared as he remembered the world-ending sea-beast he had encountered in the sea area. Though it¡¯s hard to associate the Bo Ge family with the Death Round Table, the condition of the Storm Whale was indeed similar to the Judgement Angel transforming into a Paradise Bird. He hoped it wasn¡¯t¡­ Just then, another statue appeared in front of everyone. However, lying on the ground below the statue, a Six Stage Beast Trainer was resting, completely drained. ¡°Brother Ma Quan? What are you doing here?¡± Recognising Ma Quan, Sikong Po asked. Ma Quan sat up, saying, ¡°Sikong Po, what are you doing here?¡± ¡°Nothing much, failed to snatch the inheritance, so I¡¯ve decided to join Bai Qi.¡± Sikong Po pointed to Bai Qi behind him, sharing how he had been abused by Bai Qi and how he planned to join the association with Ma Quan. ¡°Indeed, the younger generation keeps getting more and more abnormal.¡± Sikong Po¡¯s words mercilessly hit a nerve with Ma Quan, who shared his previous experiences. ¡°Sam? He has received the Angel Legacy?¡± Sikong Po looked at the Dawn Angel statue beside him, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. No wonder he was so insolent; he had this level of confidence. ¡°Has he already taken away the inheritance?¡± Bai Qi prompted, somewhat disappointed. Though he had been rejected by the Battle Angel, perhaps other angels wouldn¡¯t reject him. But if someone had already received the inheritance, it would probably be hopeless. ¡°Yes, but for some reason, it seems to be a black angel.¡± ¡°Black? A Fallen Angel?¡± Bai Qi lifted an eyebrow, curiously looking at the Dawn Angel statue in front of him. Although the light wasn¡¯t so dazzling, it was pure holy light and had no connection with the fallen whatsoever. But a black angel made him think of something else involuntarily. It couldn¡¯t possibly be that coincidental, could it? Bai Qi scratched his head, trying to prevent himself from thinking in that direction, but couldn¡¯t help but summon Alpha. Screeching¡­ As soon as Alpha appeared, its body was immediately singed by the holy light, producing a screeching sound. It promptly deployed a Death Force Field for protection and felt somewhat better. Gakala gakala? (Boss, where is this?) Alpha looked around in confusion. But on seeing the Dawn Angel in front of him, the Sword of Death in his hand began shivering involuntarily. Meanwhile, the Dawn Angel, originally emanating a gentle holy light, started displaying strands of black color. It quickly spread across its six wings. Simultaneously, the Dawn Angel¡¯s body began melting, revealing a skeleton composed of holy light. A white skull, black wings; a strange Bone Angel appeared in front of everyone. ¡°What¡­ what is going on?!¡± Having seen the transformation of the Dawn Angel, Wu Yi couldn¡¯t help but think of the countless bizarre dreams he had in his sleep. This wouldn¡¯t be a dream, would it? As if to confirm his thoughts, Wu Yi started to feel sleepy and fell asleep again. However, in his drowsiness, he seemed to see a black bird emerge from the void, battling with the strange Bone Angel. And behind that bird, he seemed to see the Legendary Celestial Brilliance ¨C Bai Heguang. Well, certainly another dream. How could the Undead Department Titled Legendary pop-up in the Holy Light Series Mythical Secret Realm? It seems he had to take care of his health upon his return. Always feeling sleepy and having weird dreams, something might be wrong. Looking at Wu Yi who had suddenly fainted, Bai Qi turned his eyes to the familiar man in front of him, couldn¡¯t help exclaiming in surprise. ¡°Master, how did you end up here?¡± Chapter 488 - Chapter 488: Chapter 483: A Nest in a Mess Chapter 488: Chapter 483: A Nest in a Mess Bai Heguang turned around, looking at the bewildered Bai Qi. ¡°I¡¯ve been near you ever since you headed west. You just hadn¡¯t noticed,¡± he said. Bai Qi: ¡°???¡± Bai Qi was a bit puzzled, but after seeing the bizarre Bone Angel, he quickly grasped the situation. ¡°The Bo Ge family is the Death Round Table?!¡± Previously, in the maritime area, he had informed Big Heguang about the Bright Spirit Gold and the Paradise Bird, and Bai Heguang had preliminarily locked down two factions ¡ª the Brita family and the Bo Ge family. It was precisely because of this that Bai Qi was so cautious when he went to the Brita family. Only after he had safely returned did he slowly relax. But from the look of things, the problem lay with the Bo Ge family. Nobody can draw a connection between Holy Light and Death under normal circumstances, such an operation is truly powerful. ¡°We¡¯re not sure yet, but we can confidently say that the Bo Ge family has a deep connection with the Death Round Table.¡± Bai Heguang said, ¡°This Dawn Angel seems to have been corrupted by the Power of Death, but it was still placed here. If you say that the Bo Ge family doesn¡¯t know, it would seem a bit farfetched.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly and said, ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you be in the Maritime Domain now, Teacher? Why did you suddenly come back?¡± ¡°On the day you returned to Gusu City, Wang Chen and I also came back, but publicly we¡¯re still in the Maritime Domain.¡± Bai Heguang pulled out a mechanical button from his bosom, ¡°This is Wang Chen¡¯s Space Concealment Device. I used this to hide in space and have been following you.¡± ¡°There¡¯s something like that?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes instantly lit up, and he took the button wanting to research it on the spot. This was a mechanical artifact designed by the Mechanical Legend. If he could decipher it, it would definitely be a great help to his mastery of Space Technology. However, Bai Qi quickly remembered the situation at hand and immediately asked, ¡°You mentioned that King Legendary also came, is he here too?¡± ¡°No, Wang Chen is responsible for the outside affairs, he¡¯s not here.¡± Bai Heguang shook his head, ¡°The original plan was for Zhuge Xu to go to the Bo Ge family under the pretext of a partnership and set up transporters there. We would then take action at the right opportunity.¡± ¡°As for you, you were not originally part of the plan, but Wang Chen suggested that this would lower the Bo Ge family¡¯s guard, so we revised the plan.¡± As he said this, an apology surfaced on Bai Heguang¡¯s face, ¡°I¡¯m sorry. Because this matter is significant, the specific plan was only known by me, Wang Chen, and Zhuge Xu, so we didn¡¯t tell you.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood. Perhaps not only was he brought along to lower the Bo Ge family¡¯s guard, but Zhuge Chen was as well. However, such a significant plan, and his teacher had been following him the whole time. He must have been worried he would run into danger. After all, last time in the Sun Secret Realm, the association and the Thirteenth Bureau also used this fishing tactic, he was almost swallowed by the Black Fog Serpent. ¡°I understand. Thank you for your consideration, Teacher.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, ¡°But Teacher, you all have not yet gathered all the evidence, right? Why did you take action so quickly?¡± ¡°I hadn¡¯t expected this either, but Yi Yu from the Thirteenth Bureau made some new finds. Therefore, we were able to quickly lock onto our target.¡± ¡°Yi Yu?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback when he heard this, involuntarily thinking of the other party¡¯s Tarot Crow which was capable of divination. It couldn¡¯t have been divined, could it? ¡°He obtained key evidence from the Zhonghu Consortium which is enough to prove that the Bo Ge Family is a member of the Death¡¯s Round Table.¡± Bai Heguang nodded and then looked towards the Jiuyou Darkbird, ¡°Let¡¯s talk about the specifics when we get back, let¡¯s deal with the situation here first.¡± ¡°Zhonghu Consortium? Do they also have a connection with the Bo Ge family?¡± Bai Qi was stunned upon hearing this, then remembering their performance in the dojo battle, he seemed to understand something. Zhonghu Consortium, excellent teammate bait. On the other side, the fight between the Jiuyou Darkbird and the Bone Angel was also coming to an end. The Jiuyou Darkbird¡¯s figure flickered, stealthily moving behind the Bone Angel, it grabbed its black wings and tore them off forcefully. The Bone Angel¡¯s movements immediately slowed down. Seeing this, the Jiuyou Darkbird quickened its actions, tore off the other two pairs of wings. The Bone Angel instantly stopped in place, motionless. ¡°To manifest the force core in the shape of wings, this bunch of Birdman is indeed as dumb as recorded.¡± The Jiuyou Darkbird disdainfully grabbed a wing, prepared to eat it. However, the black wings were like sentient beings, they escaped from the beak of Jiuyou Darkbird and entered into the surrounding Holy Light. Subsequently, the previously dispersed angel statues suddenly flew up together, converged above the heads of Bai Heguang and the others, preparing to assist the Angel Skeleton below in recovering. ¡°Can they resurrect?¡± Bai Qi was startled when he saw this situation. Then he suddenly remembered something, put the Gamma on top of his head, and ran to the white bone of the Holy Light. He directly took it into the Secret Realm. Unfortunately, the skeleton of the Dawn Angel did not transform into a Secret Realm like the Judgment Angel by the Evolution Egg. Instead, it lay quietly in the Grassland Secret Realm, unmoving. ¡°Indeed, the power core is on the wings¡­¡± Bai Qi looked somewhat regretfully at the sky, the black wings that had previously disappeared into the Holy Light reappeared. They formed the body of the angel again with the help of the five Angel Statues. However, their bodies were black as wings. ¡°Such a rich power of death, it seems the Bo Ge family stood on a high status in the Death Round Table.¡± Bai Heguang gave a cold snort upon seeing this, and the Jiuyou Darkbird immediately understood, it unfolded its Netherworld Realm, preparing to subjugate them. But after the appearance of that Fallen Angel, the surrounding holy light also seemed to be drawn to something, all of them penetrated inside the fallen angel, even the remaining five angel statues were also melted into it. In an instant, the originally pure Angel Secret Realm turned into a black world, from heaven to hell. ¡°Want to transfer the secret realm? Already detected?¡± Bai Heguang¡¯s face sank at this, wanting to stop the Fallen Angel, but it was faster, disappearing directly into the darkness. Simultaneously, suits of black knight armor emerged from the darkness under his feet, walking towards Bai Qi and Bai Heguang and the others. ¡°Death Knights! This is conclusive evidence, isn¡¯t it?!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, finding Death Knights in the Holy Light Secret Realm, just this piece of evidence was enough for the association and the Thirteenth Bureau to take action against the Bo Ge family. ¡°That¡¯s enough.¡± Bai Heguang nodded, the Jiuyou Darkbird¡¯s Netherworld Realm opened up unreservedly, all the Death Knights fell to the ground wherever it went, unable to move any longer. Aren¡¯t these legendary-level Death Knights? Bai Qi understood the situation, suddenly noticed that there was a flash of light on the pedestal where the Dawn Angel was originally placed, and immediately ran over. The pedestal was square, a complex circular array was vaguely visible on it, the middle was blank, as if something was missing. ¡°Is this the remaining part of the Soul Charm?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened, he immediately summoned Schuck for comparison, soon confirmed that the array on this pedestal was the complete Soul Charm. ¡°I¡¯ve made a huge profit this time!¡± Bai Qi grinned, and immediately took the pedestal into his secret realm, while the death knights around suddenly stopped, but the distant ones were still approaching. Seeing this, Bai Heguang also understood, again three arrays appeared, three legendary creatures appeared at the same time, charging in different directions. ¡°Blood Scythe Wraith, Pale Knight, Thousand-Slash Butcher¡­ the teacher really is a Titled Legendary of the Undead Department, undead, skeletons, zombies, he has cultivated all three categories of legendary creatures.¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes glittered. These three legendary creatures were pinnacle existences in the Undead Department. Placed on others of the Legendary Undead, they would absolutely be main pets. But on Bai Heguang¡¯s side, they could only serve as secondary pets. ¡°I wonder when I can also cultivate a legendary creature.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s face was full of envy, Bai Heguang just chuckled, ¡°With your talent and the resources you possess now, it won¡¯t be long.¡± As he spoke, the three legendary death souls each carried two pedestals and returned, and Bai Qi was also quick to put them into his own pocket. With these pedestals, the Soul Charm was complete, as long as he understood these things, Leap Evolution and Jade Dream might be able to be further strengthened. Even, he could develop a way to connect through his secret realm? After Bai Qi put away all seven pedestals, the Death Knights fell to the ground one after another, and Bai Heguang also recalled a few legendary creatures. ¡°Let¡¯s go, it should be chaotic outside.¡± Bai Heguang looked around and had already found some problems. The number of Death Knights here had already exceeded a thousand, but none of them were of legendary level. Without a doubt, the Bo Ge family must be aware of something and were ready to move. ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, he naturally saw these problems too, let Delta take Wu Yi and the others, and followed Bai Heguang out of this secret realm. ¡°Lao Bai, how was the harvest inside?¡± As soon as the two emerged from the Gate of Holy Light, they heard Wang Chen¡¯s voice. ¡°It has been confirmed that it is the production base of Death Knights inside, but the core forces are not there, they should be transferred.¡± Bai Heguang glanced at the densely packed federal troops around him, frowned slightly, ¡°Where are the members of the Bo Ge family?¡± Wang Chen shrugged upon hearing this, ¡°The intelligence of the Death Round Table is stronger than we thought, as soon as I came out, all the members of the Bo Ge family were wrapped in a black fog and disappeared.¡± ¡°Black fog?¡± Bai Qi instantly thought of the Fallen Angel from before, which disappeared in a similar way. ¡°Exactly, it should be a creature from the Space Department of the Death Round Table.¡± Wang Chen sighed a little uncomfortably, ¡°I even chose to take action during the Holy Light Festival, I want to clean them all up, but I still miscalculated.¡± What a move, no wonder even with the evidence he still wanted to complicate things, he was planning to end it in one fell swoop. ¡°By the way, what about the Divine Nature? Was that also taken away?¡± Bai Qi suddenly thought of something and asked. Chapter 489 - Chapter 489: Chapter 484: Death Metal Analysis Chapter 489: Chapter 484: Death Metal Analysis ¡°Divine Nature? That thing isn¡¯t something good.¡± Wang Chen chuckled, threw a carefully crafted box from the side to Bai Qi, saying, ¡°The Bo Ge family took all the valuable stuff with them in advance. This was left behind. Are you sure you want it?¡± ¡°King Legendary, doesn¡¯t Divine Nature strengthen the physique and soul?¡± Zhuge Xu, the bait player, walked over with some doubts. ¡°Indeed, Divine Nature can enhance the physique and soul, but it will subtly change the user¡¯s thinking to be completely loyal to the Bo Ge family.¡± Bai Heguang took out a small white stone from it saying, ¡°I guess, this is why the Bo Ge family recruited so many foreigners, yet they never had a traitor.¡± ¡°Does it actually have such power?¡± Upon hearing these words, Bai Qi was taken aback and suddenly understood why the Bo Ge family had always wanted to invite him as a guest. It seemed that if he had agreed earlier, the Bo Ge family might have given him Divine Nature to control him. ¡°Exactly, that¡¯s how it is.¡± Wang Chen nodded and said, ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for this, the Thirteenth Bureau wouldn¡¯t have to go to great lengths to cultivate the Zhonghu Consortium to infiltrate the Western Region and extract information.¡± ¡°This is really something.¡± Bai Qi praised, judging by the looks of it, the Federation likely planned to move against the Bo Ge family even if the World-ending Sea-beast hadn¡¯t appeared. It was a pity about the Divine Nature, he originally wanted to get a piece of Divine Nature to awaken Zhuge Chen¡¯s talent, but now it seemed hopeless. Bai Qi looked at Zhuge Chen, indeed seeing some regret on his face, but he quickly came to terms with it. There was no need to envy not becoming a Beast Master, being a Spirit Controller wasn¡¯t bad either. ¡°But the Bo Ge family is indeed bold, knowing full well they received the news, but still daring to hold the Holy Light Festival as usual.¡± Wang Chen looked at the guests who were being questioned by the federal soldiers, his eyes slightly squinted. Compared to what they controlled, the number of guests was noticeably fewer, among them were idle Beast Masters attracted by the fame of the Bo Ge family. Were they planning to fleece the crowd one last time before leaving? ¡°Anyway, the Bo Ge family has now gone underground from being overt, it will be difficult to catch them again.¡± Bai Heguang glanced at the three Wu Yi brought by Bai Qi, saying, ¡°These three also have a little connection with the Bo Ge family, they could serve as a breakthrough.¡± ¡°Legendary Celestial Brilliance, we don¡¯t know anything!¡± Hearing Bai Heguang¡¯s words, Wu Yi, who had been conscious since leaving the Angel Secret Realm, immediately begged for mercy. ¡°Whether you know it or not, it¡¯s not up to you to decide.¡± Bai Heguang shook his head, the Blood Scythe Wraith appeared and approached Wu Yi with a grin. Questioning the memory was a routine for him. Perhaps shocked by the legendary aura of the Blood Scythe Wraith, or simply too embarrassed to keep up the charade, Sikong Po and Ma Quan woke up at the same time, innocently looking at Bai Heguang. ¡°Legendary Celestial Brilliance, we both really don¡¯t know anything, otherwise we wouldn¡¯t have been left out.¡± ¡°Stop resisting, if you didn¡¯t participate, you won¡¯t have any issues.¡± Bai Heguang said lightly. Seeing this, the three had no choice but to let the Blood Scythe Wraith have its way, once again falling into a deep sleep. ¡°They really didn¡¯t know anything.¡± Very soon, Bai Heguang shook his head, ¡°To be safe, I¡¯ve overwritten their memory of the part they heard just now.¡± ¡°Leave the rest of them to the Thirteenth Bureau.¡± Wang Chen nodded, then looked to Bai Qi and Zhuge Chen, ¡°Both of you, I won¡¯t touch your memories, but remember to keep this secret.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Bai Qi nodded repeatedly, he guessed that if it weren¡¯t for Bai Heguang, they would have also had their memory overwritten. ¡°Alright, the Thirteenth Bureau has to clean up the aftermath of the situation, no need to trouble you guys.¡± Wang Chen waved his hand towards everyone. He then began to command the remaining tasks. ¡°Well, I¡¯ll go first.¡± Bai Heguang nodded slightly, then looked at Bai Qi, ¡°Come back to the headquarters with me first, the president wants to see you.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Bai Qi nodded, thought for a while, and asked, ¡°Teacher, this Sikong Po intends to join the association, should he be taken too?¡± ¡°Wang Chen will handle it, we don¡¯t need to worry about it.¡± Bai Heguang was the first to mount the Jiuyou Darkbird. Seeing this, Bai Qi didn¡¯t say anything further. After greeting Zhuge Chen and his son, he quickly left. ¡°Teacher, will the Death Round Table come out again?¡± Looking at the angel statue below that was gradually dimming, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°They should stay quiet for a while.¡± Bai Heguang nodded, ¡°But it¡¯s not ruled out that they might strike out in desperation, or other members might come out to create chaos, so you have to be careful when you go out alone.¡± The Bo Ge family had been recruiting talented individuals from all over the Federation, in various fields ranging from Beast Masters to scientific research. Someone as versatile as Bai Qi, who possessed a beast with the Power of Death, wouldn¡¯t be easily given up by the Death Round Table. ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi nodded, anyway he¡¯d be lecturing for the five departments next, he didn¡¯t have much time to go out. ¡­ Six Tower. The Jiuyou Darkbird slowly landed, and Zhao Futu seemed to have noticed the arrival of the two and suddenly appeared before them. ¡°Looking at this, it seems that there wasn¡¯t much gain?¡± Zhao Futu looked at Bai Heguang and said. Bai Heguang nodded and said, ¡°Hmm, they escaped.¡± ¡°As expected.¡± Zhao Futu smiled and said, ¡°Although it¡¯s a bit troublesome to switch to the dark side, without the protective umbrella of the Bo Ge family, their actions will not be so convenient anymore.¡± ¡°The Thirteenth Bureau has completely set their sights on them. They should be quiet for a long time.¡± Bai Heguang nodded, and Zhao Futu looked at Bai Qi and said, ¡°Bai Qi, I heard that you caused a lot of trouble in the sea area?¡± ¡°How is that possible, someone must have framed me.¡± Bai Qi looked indignant, but upon seeing Zhao Futu¡¯s smirk and Bai Heguang¡¯s cold face, he faltered. ¡°Teacher, it¡¯s not fair to treat your disciple like this.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just telling the truth.¡± Bai Heguang replied calmly, ¡°Chairman, didn¡¯t you have something to ask Bai Qi?¡± ¡°Yes, let¡¯s deal with the main issue first.¡± Zhao Futu nodded, and then Bai Qi felt the surroundings change, and found himself in the Holy Relic Tower. Xiang Li, as the Tower Master, seemed to know in advance that they were coming back and was ready. ¡°Excellent timing, we are currently testing the imitation of Death Metal, you can join us.¡± Xiang Li led them to the test area of the Holy Relic Tower, where Bai Qi saw Yi Xiaowei carefully throwing a piece of black metal fragment onto a bronze ingot. Compared to the bronze ingot, the black metal fragment was pitifully small, but after it fell onto the bronze ingot, it corroded the bronze ingot as quickly as a parasite. In a short moment, the bronze ingot was devoured by the black metal clean, and the black metal became thumb-sized. ¡°Able to devour other metals to feed itself?¡± Bai Qi was astonished and asked, ¡°Did we really replicate Death Metal?¡± Xiang Li shook his head and said, ¡°Not yet, only part of its properties have been analyzed, we need more time to fully study it.¡± ¡°However, based on the currently known data, Yi Xiaowei made some imitations.¡± Having heard this, Bai Qi understood and couldn¡¯t control his research curiosity. He went to Yi Xiaowei and began to study. ¡°Can this metal autonomously devour other metals to grow?¡± ¡°It possesses a certain degree of autonomy, but there¡¯s a limit. At most, it can grow to the size of a fist, after which it will enter a fatigue period, showing no reaction.¡± Yi Xiaowei shook her head and then suddenly realized Bai Qi¡¯s presence. ¡°Bai Qi, how did you come?¡± Bai Qi shrugged and said, ¡°I came back with my teacher and was brought over by the Chairman.¡± ¡°It turns out that¡¯s the case.¡± Yi Xiaowei nodded then excitedly said, ¡°The metal you gave me last time was so peculiar, it incorporated many other substances besides the main material, Bright Spirit Gold.¡± ¡°Even though I only analyzed part of it, it provided me with a lot of inspirations.¡± As she spoke, Yi Xiaowei passed a file to Bai Qi and said, ¡°The teacher and I spent a long time analyzing it and found some tissue of fleshy organisms in it.¡± ¡°In other words, this Death Metal can completely be regarded as a special type of metallic life.¡± ¡°Metallic life?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback, he quickly flipped through the document, and his eyes invariably grew brighter. Metal life isn¡¯t like the mechanical beast life form. Although the Mechanical Beast has an independent soul and can freely control its mechanical body, its body is still pure metal. But from this document from the Holy Relic Tower, this Death Metal possessed characteristics of both metal and biological cells. Simply put, Death Metal was truly alive. ¡°However, it¡¯s still very difficult to fully replicate it and will take time. My imitation, other than devouring metals to self-repair and grow, cannot endure any other abilities, let alone the power of death.¡± Yi Xiaowei was somewhat regretful, and Bai Qi seemed to have thought of something. He looked at Zhao Futu and others and asked, ¡°Chairman Zhao, did you invite me here to let the Super God Evolution Research Institute participate in the research as well?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, apart from the Holy Relic Tower, I also let the Jiuli Group research this metal, but the gains were not substantial, so I want you at the Super God Evolution Research Institute to give it a try, perhaps you will have other findings.¡± Zhao Futu nodded and said, ¡°If we can master this technology and reproduce something like the Death Knight, it will be of great help whether it¡¯s to combat the Death Round Table or resist the tribes.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Bai Qi nodded repeatedly. Even if Zhao Futu didn¡¯t mention it, he had already been considering this. The only problem was that his research was on Soul Charm, and he didn¡¯t have any progress on Death Metal. But now with this document from the Holy Relic Tower and the complete version of Soul Charm obtained from the Bo Ge family, it was only a matter of time. Xiang Li took out a specially made box and placed the inert metal into it, and handed it to Bai Qi along with it, saying, ¡°To save time, you can take away the research materials from the Holy Relic Tower and Xiaowei¡¯s samples. I hope it can help you.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Bai Qi nodded, took the box, and then turned to Zhao Futu and asked, ¡°By the way, Chairman, how is the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit doing recently?¡± Chapter 490 - Chapter 490: Chapter 485: Exclusive Secret Realm Chapter 490: Chapter 485: Exclusive Secret Realm ¡°You little lad, indeed having your eye on this.¡± Zhao Futu chuckled at his words, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the value of a legendary creature with a supportive attribute is not low. The Federation will not treat you poorly.¡± ¡°You misunderstood me, Chairman. I was just worrying whether the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit can adapt to living in the outside world. I meant nothing else.¡± Bai Qi said gravely, but quickly donned another expression, saying, ¡°But of course, if the Federation gives me some good things, I would be too embarrassed to refuse.¡± Seeing this, Zhao Futu couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Even Bai Heguang¡¯s face bore a rare smile. Although Bai Qi¡¯s character did not meet his expectations for his disciple, in various aspects, it was not bad either. Zhao Futu took out a pendant from his arms that somewhat resembled a piece of a clock and handed it to Bai Qi, saying, ¡°Originally, based on your request, I was going to give you a Temporal Department resource. Then I heard from Heguang that you already obtained a Temporal Department resource in the sea area and successfully completed the evolution of your pet. So, I took it upon myself to change it to this.¡± ¡°A Secret Realm?¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi smacked his lips. He would¡¯ve preferred the Temporal Department resource. ¡°The Chairman pestered me for three days to give this to him. If Bai Qi doesn¡¯t want it, give it back to me.¡± Seeing Bai Qi looking down on the Secret Realm, Xiang Li immediately wanted to snatch it back. Bai Qi understood and quickly hid behind Bai Heguang. ¡°Gifts from the elders cannot be refused. Returning it would be disrespectful to the Chairman.¡± Bai Qi turned to Zhao Futu and asked, ¡°Chairman, what is special about this Secret Realm?¡± Zhao Futu laughed, saying, ¡°It¡¯s said to be a Secret Realm left by the Bronze Dragon. This dragon guards the River of Time amongst the Five-colored Dragons. You can freely travel through time in this realm.¡± ¡°I¡­cough¡­cough, You just gave me such a precious thing?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s face changed when he heard this, and his hand holding the pendant started to tremble slightly. ¡°Of course not.¡± Zhao Futu chuckled, saying, ¡°This Secret Realm is just a fragment. It does not have the ability to travel through time.¡± ¡°Just a fragment, huh¡­¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips and shoved the pendant into his pocket. ¡°However, the flow of time inside this Secret Realm is different from the outside world. Approximately every 24 hours that pass outside, about 30 hours pass inside.¡± Bai Qi: ¡°Chairman, could you please finish all your sentences at once next time? It¡¯s uncomfortable being left hanging.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Zhao Futu burst into hearty laughter, saying, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the fact that you cultivated a dual attribute space-time pet and even brought a supporting legendary pet to the Federation, I wouldn¡¯t have been willing to give it to you.¡± ¡°Thank you, Chairman.¡± Bai Qi grinned. He now had six extra hours more than anyone else. Couldn¡¯t he conduct his research happily now? ¡°But I suggest you let your pets dwell inside, and don¡¯t go in yourself if there¡¯s nothing important.¡± Zhao Futu became serious, saying, ¡°Even though this Secret Realm can help you save a lot of time, it will not reduce the consumption of your lifespan. Don¡¯t stay inside too long, or you¡¯ll end up looking as old as me when you come out.¡± ¡°Alright¡­¡± Bai Qi¡¯s face fell. He had forgotten about this fact. It seemed that unless there were special circumstances, only his pets could use the Secret Realm. That was good too. Although Alpha and the others grew rapidly, counting from the time of the pact till now, even Alpha, who had been around the longest, was only eight or nine months old. This Secret Realm could help them make up for their lack of time. At least, it would be good to solidify their foundation. Moreover, this Temporal Department Secret Realm should be of considerable help to Delta¡¯s mastery of the Time Traveler skill. ¡°Alright, Bai Qi, you must be tired now. Rest up and I¡¯ll take you back to Gusu City for class tomorrow,¡± Bai Heguang said, patting Bai Qi on the shoulder. ¡°Yes, Teacher.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s mind was wholly focused on the Time Secret Realm at the moment. He paid no attention to the latter part of Bai Heguang¡¯s words. He took out his identity token as usual and immediately teleported to his former student dormitory. To enhance the students¡¯ sense of belonging, the headquarters always retained their dormitories. Of course, very few came back. After Bai Qi left, the smiles on the faces of Zhao Futu and the others gradually faded. Yi Xiaowei understood that the three were probably discussing something and left voluntarily. ¡°Time is running out. The tribes are showing signs of unrest, and the Death Round Table is not quiet either. I wonder how much longer the Federation¡¯s peaceful days can last.¡± As one of the elders who survived from the Federation¡¯s inception to the present, Zhao Futu couldn¡¯t help but sigh emotionally. ¡°Chairman, you¡¯re too anxious. The strength of the Federation is growing stronger, and the Federation¡¯s power far exceeds that of any previous era. Moreover, the younger generation is growing up now. There will be no issue.¡± Upon hearing this, Xiang Li immediately comforted him. ¡°No, it¡¯s still a bit slow.¡± Zhao Futu shook his head, saying, ¡°The talents of Bai Qi¡¯s generation far exceed the previous one. If allowed to grow slowly, mankind would definitely enter an unprecedentedly prosperous era. But now, time really might not be enough.¡± ¡°So, Chairman, you gave Bai Qi that Time Secret Realm to help him grow rapidly?¡± Bai Heguang turned to Zhao Futu and asked. ¡°Among all the Beast Masters I¡¯ve seen, Bai Qi is the most talented. It¡¯s a pity that he has too little time to grow. Without the processing of time, he¡¯s still a bit lacking when encountering problems.¡± Zhao Futu nodded, saying, ¡°Although this Secret Realm is only a fragment, it can more or less make up for his lack of time in cultivation. Perhaps it can help him advance to a legend smoothly.¡± Bai Heguang fell silent upon hearing this. Indeed, no matter how strong one¡¯s combat power, some things still required time to accumulate. ¡°I will emphasize it to him again later.¡± ¡°No need, I think he¡¯ll understand. Saying too much might actually be counterproductive.¡± Zhao Futu waved his hand and then laughed, ¡°Heguang, your teaching experience is still lacking. You must learn from Lao Qin.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Bai Heguang nodded slightly, a mysterious glint in his eyes. It seemed like he wasn¡¯t really good at being a teacher. ¡­ The Association Dormitory. As soon as Bai Qi returned to the dormitory, he immediately activated the Evolution Egg, and, unsurprisingly, the clock fragment pendant was embedded in the Beast Control Space. Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction and, with a thought, transported himself into the Time Secret Realm. Unlike the magnificent Holy Light Secret Realm, the Time Secret Realm was monotonous, the entire world gray and lifeless. ¡°This kind of environment, even if the flow of time is the same, can easily drive a person crazy.¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips before summoning Delta, ¡°Delta, how do you feel being here?¡± Blurb, blurb. (The flow of time seems to be faster than the outside world, but Delta feels very comfortable.) Delta happily swam around in the Time Secret Realm, the red flame in its left eye seemed a bit more brilliant. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Bai Qi nodded in approval. The Time Secret Realm was the hardest to obtain, but he hadn¡¯t expected to have it so quickly. Delta¡¯s growth rate would likely boost significantly. However, this realm was only a fragment, and he wondered if there would be a chance to complete it in the future. The effect would certainly be even more prominent. At this moment, the Cowskin Snake suddenly shot in, staring at the gray world in front of it, it was stunned. ¡°Cowskin Snake, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Bai Qi looked curiously at Cowskin Snake. Given its character, it should be talking about its past experience with some great emperor. It was indeed unusual for it to change its behavior today. ¡°Nothing, I will sleep here from now on, is that okay?¡± The Cowskin Snake shook its head, a rare serious expression on its face. ¡°I don¡¯t mind, but the flow of time here is different. If you die of old age here, I¡¯m not responsible.¡± Bai Qi advised kindly, but the Cowskin Snake seemed not to hear and coiled itself up to sleep. ¡°What¡¯s gotten into him today?¡± After experiencing the Time Secret Realm, Bai Qi moved to the Holy Light Secret Realm. Like before, the Holy Light Secret Realm was still full of thunderbolts. However, Gamma seemed to enjoy it, lying on the ground allowing the thunderbolt to hit it without any discomfort. ¡°I wonder if there¡¯s truly a complete inheritance of the Judgement Angel here. I hope Gamma will find it.¡± Bai Qi glanced around but didn¡¯t find anything special. He could only pin his hopes on Gamma¡¯s fate. ¡°With this, I don¡¯t need to worry about Gamma¡¯s Holy Light Attribute, but this evil power could be a problem.¡± Bai Qi suddenly had a headache considering the issue of fueling the evil power. Although it seemed that the evil power in Gamma¡¯s body hadn¡¯t been fully utilized yet, now with the Holy Light Secret Realm, the endurance of the Holy Light Attribute wasn¡¯t a problem. In the future, he might have to worry about the evil power. ¡°When I get back, I need to ask the Fire Rock Demon Tiger if it knows anything about the evil power.¡± After another glance at the sleeping Gamma, Bai Qi returned to the Prairie Secret Realm. ¡°Holy Light Secret Realm, Time Secret Realm, Prairie Secret Realm, Wilderness Secret Realm, Ice Field Secret Realm, I already have five secret realms.¡± Looking at the five secret realms hanging on the Beast Control ¨C Taming Space Crystal Wall, Bai Qi grinned, reminding himself at the same time. There was only one remaining slot. The next time he merged a secret realm, he should be cautious. At least it should match the attributes of his pet beasts. After all, although realms could currently be merged, it wasn¡¯t known how many times this could be done. It was safer to be a little more careful. ¡°But, I¡¯ve straightened out the exclusive realms of two pet beasts at once. Things have been going smoothly recently.¡± Bai Qi smiled satisfactorily. The Time Secret Realm and Holy Light Secret Realm should be relatively hard to find. Now that he¡¯d check these off, the other attributes were much easier. ¡°Hmm, what are you guys studying?¡± Bai Qi looked up and noticed Alpha and Schuck curiously studying something. He went over to check. But as soon as he approached, he saw that the Angel Skeleton he had thrown in earlier unexpectedly woke up and was kneeling before Alpha devoutly. ¡°Alpha, what¡¯s going on?¡± clatter, clatter. (Boss, I don¡¯t know either. I wanted to move him to another place, but as soon as I touched it, it woke up and has been clinging to me ever since.) Alpha shook its head, its tone full of helplessness. Chapter 491 - Chapter 491: Chapter 486: Light Armor Sword Rider Chapter 491: Chapter 486: Light Armor Sword Rider ¡°Did it revive the moment you touched it?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi raised an eyebrow, looking at the kneeling angel skeleton before Alpha, feeling incredibly strange. Though the skeleton body was a far cry from its six-winged form in the Angel Secret Realm, the holy light energy on it was still quite concentrated. But the fire of the soul in the eyes of the angel skeleton, coupled with its form, convinced him that it was indeed an undead. A holy light series of undead, if he were to tell his mentor, wouldn¡¯t they think he had gone mad? Ah wuu ah wuu! (This Woof swears, this skeleton was revived by the stinky bone.) Beta, who seemed equally shocked by this unusual behavior, surprisingly testified for Alpha. ¡°Jerry, what do you think?¡± Bai Qi turned to Jerry. As the only soul race creature in the team, Jerry¡¯s perspective would definitely be more professional. ¡°This angel skeleton initially had no soul. But after Alpha¡¯s touch, the fire of soul was accidentally ignited. It must be some special trigger originating from Alpha.¡± Jerry split from Beta, curiously examining angel skeleton from top to bottom, apparently also finding the situation strange. Alpha hadn¡¯t mastered the soul awakening skill, he didn¡¯t have the ability to resurrect the undead to fight for him, but now he had revived a skeleton, moreover an angel skeleton, quite a rare scenario. ¡°Trigger¡­¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes narrowed upon hearing it, glanced at the Sword of Death behind Alpha, suddenly came up with something, and said, ¡°Alpha, draw your Sword of Death and have a look.¡± Alpha nodded, held the Sword of Death in his hand. The angel skeleton immediately turned its gaze onto the Sword of Death, seemingly a bit apprehensive and a bit desirous. ¡°Sure enough, did it come back to life because it encountered the power of death, having once been a part of a fallen angel?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi understood, the reason why the Angel skeleton had been revived was now clear to him. Ga la ga la. (Boss, it seems to want to communicate with me.) Alpha looked at Bai Qi for advice. ¡°Communicate? Then go ahead, you might even get some information about the Death round table.¡± Bai Qi instantly perked up. It was clear that the Bo Ge family had relied on the fallen angels to depart. This angel skeleton was stripped from the fallen angels, it might know something. Upon seeing Bai Qi¡¯s approval, Alpha placed his palm on the forehead of the angel skeleton, and began to sense the consciousness of the Holy Light skeleton. However, at this moment, a flame suddenly split from the eyes of the Holy Light skeleton, floated to Alpha¡¯s palm and turned directly into a curse mark that landed on the forehead of the angel skeleton. ¡°Is this, a contract?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback. Bai Heguang had said earlier, if Alpha continued to make a contract with the undead, he might end up occupying his contract position. Therefore, he had given up on his dream of being the man behind the Undead King. But now, this strange skeleton had willingly formed a contract with Alpha. This was fatal! Bai Qi was taken aback. He checked the rune mark on his left hand, and then checked the Beast Control Space, afraid that this would cut off his path of growth. However, just at this moment, a holy light surged from within Alpha¡¯s crystal skeleton, and instantly flowed throughout his body. When his body was invaded by the holy light, Alpha didn¡¯t feel the slightest discomfort. Instead, his skeleton became even more robust, and even his body structure became more reasonable. Not only that, even Bai Qi felt a surge of warmth in his body, eliminating fatigue and improving his constitution in the process. ¡°Such strong positive feedback?¡± Bai Qi seemed surprised, while the contract between Alpha and the angel skeleton was officially formed. ¡°It seems this angel skeleton has quite high nature.¡± Bai Qi walked in front of the angel skeleton, and began to examine the status of the angel skeleton curiously. [Name]: ??? [Nature]: Holy Light (Mythical) [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord ¡­ ¡°Damn, Mythical Species?!¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. Although the bloodline level was a bit low considering that the fallen angel¡¯s wings, the core power source, had been stripped off, it was acceptable. After all, according to his mentor, this angel skeleton was not a true angelic remnant, but merely a host body for the Angel¡¯s wings. Unexpectedly, this angel skeleton even possessed the mythical species bloodline, which was indeed beyond comprehension. But Bai Qi¡¯s astonishment only lasted for a moment when it turned into melancholy once again. What¡¯s the big deal with a mythical species? It occupies a contract position, and he can¡¯t upgrade to a legend. Even if it was a mythical creature¡¯s adolescent form, there was no use for him now. ¡°Beast Master, you overthink things.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s expression, Jerry could not help but say, ¡°If the contract position was occupied, do you think Evolution Egg would not react?¡± ¡°That seems to be the case?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback when he heard this. Indeed, his golden finger remained inert, so why was he getting anxious for nothing? ¡°Moreover, what they formed was not a contract. It was proof that a lower-level undead offered its soul¡¯s origin to a superior undead.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Upon hearing Jerry¡¯s words, Bai Qi finally heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°Otherwise, how do you think an Undead King controls so many Undead? If they¡¯re all summoned on a temporary basis, they would run out of energy even if they had a lot.¡± Jerry sighed helplessly. It was indeed a research-oriented contestant but didn¡¯t understand such basic things. It seemed that Schuck¡¯s birth had indeed made Beast Masters much lazier. ¡°As long as it does not occupy a contract position.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi nodded, seemingly more pleased with the Angel Skeleton. The Angel Skeleton was quite considerate, offering up its soul origin so readily. Clack clack. (Boss, it¡¯s indeed just like Jerry said, it¡¯s a one-way contract, which does not affect me.) ¡°Well, that¡¯s good.¡± Bai Qi nodded and suddenly thought of something. He asked Alpha to summon the Six Swords together. ¡°Light, Darkness, and the Five Elements¡­ I never thought the Undead Department could also gather these seven attributes¡­¡± He couldn¡¯t help but smack his lips at the sight of the neat row of seven skeletons lined up before him. ¡°Indeed, the tolerance rate for the Holy Light and Undead attributes should be zero.¡± Schuck nodded, his eyes filled with greed, and said, ¡°If we can research it, we might be able to create a similar existence.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s forget about that, using Mythical Species as experimental material is too extravagant.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi repeatedly refused. The birth of this Angel Skeleton was a coincidence. If Schuck tampered with it and something went wrong, it would be a big loss. ¡°All right then.¡± Schuck lowered his head regretfully but immediately shifted his attention to the statue pedestal nearby. Seeing Schuck in such a state, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but shrug. Schuck¡¯s quest for knowledge was growing stronger, especially after mastering the Quantum Mind Field. Bai Qi hoped he wouldn¡¯t become a bookworm. After all, Schuck¡¯s Mechanical Engineering Department was also a major determinant of his output. At this moment, the Angel Skeleton also seemed to realize its difference from its companions. It transformed into a knight holding a transparent rapier. ¡°Tsk tsk¡­ Myths are indeed extraordinary, they can even change their forms.¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi raised his thumb, saying, ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, you¡¯ll be known as the Light Armor Sword Rider from today on. Light, Darkness, and the Five Elements, keep it neat.¡± Clack clack. (Boss, it says it likes this name very much.) Alpha looked at Bai Qi, transmitting the Light Armor Sword Rider¡¯s thoughts. ¡°Hmm.¡± Bai Qi nodded, then subconsciously looked at the six other swords. Not counting the Gold and Earth swords which have not yet evolved, the spiritual intelligence of the other four Sword Knights is far inferior to that of the Light Armor Sword Rider. The advantages of Mythical Species are indeed substantial. If possible in the future, these seven swords could be carefully crafted, which would also be a significant help to Alpha. By the way, although Yi Xiaowei¡¯s imitation is not comparable to Death Metal, its ability to self-heal by devouring metal is decent. Maybe it could be used to strengthen the Gold Armor Sword? Upon thinking about this, Bai Qi immediately pulled out the imitation metal that Xiang Li had given him. Perhaps because it had absorbed the bronze ingot, the metal imitation gradually developed a bronze color and lay quietly in the box without moving. ¡°Alpha, split it in half.¡± Alpha nodded, and with a wave of the Sword of the Wind Chaser, the metal was immediately cut into equal halves. At the same time, the metal, which had already entered a state of fatigue, became active again after being split in half. ¡°There is a limit to individual existence, but can growth continue after cutting it?¡± Upon seeing this, Bai Qi immediately had some thoughts. He casually fetched a metal ingot, fed one half of it, and signaled to the Golden Armor Swordsman, saying, ¡°Try feeding it with your gold attribute energy.¡± The Golden Armor Swordsman complied, immediately picked up the other half, and released his gold attribute energy. As Yi Xiaowei said, this imitation could only devour metal and couldn¡¯t absorb gold attribute energy. No matter how much the Golden Armor Swordsman released his energy, the imitation didn¡¯t respond at all. ¡°Never mind, just materialize it directly.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi shook his head and asked the Golden Armor Swordsman to change his approach. Crack! Crack!¡­ Indeed, this time, the imitation became active instantly. It snapped off the Golden Armor Swordsman¡¯s armor directly and began eating along the armor. However, the imitation quickly reached its growth peak, turning into a small lump and remained motionless. ¡°Its metal consuming ability is good, but the upper limit is too low. However, it¡¯s enough.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi nodded slightly and asked the Golden Armor Swordsman to hold the metal, then activated the Evolution Egg. In an instant, the Diamond Egg enveloped the Golden Armor Swordsman. Bai Qi didn¡¯t plan to wait patiently either. He directly asked Alpha to carry the Diamond Egg into the Time Secret Realm. The president only advised him not to stay inside all the time, but he didn¡¯t say anything about pets not being allowed. Like now, using it to accelerate the Evolution Egg was perfect. With this, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about conflicts between the time needed for the Evolution Egg and his pet¡¯s self-training in the future. Chapter 492 - Chapter 492: Chapter 487: Seven Swords Approaching the Six Towers Chapter 492: Chapter 487: Seven Swords Approaching the Six Towers For elite creatures like the Golden Armor Sword, the efficiency of the Diamond Egg was exceptionally powerful. After accelerated time in the Time Secret Realm, Bai Qi stood outside and waited for a while, and saw Alpha emerge from the Realm with a newly minted golden skeletal creature. ¡°Successful evolution?¡± Bai Qi raised his eyebrows and asked Alpha. Rattle, rattle. (Boss, it¡¯s successful.) Alpha turned to one side, and the Golden Armor Sword, understanding, led its battle horse directly to Bai Qi. Like other Sword Riders, the Golden Armor Sword had undergone significant changes after evolution. Wearing golden armor and carrying a massive sword with a serrated rift on its blade, it looked like the mouth of a monster ready to devour someone. ¡°Nice design. Yi Xiaowei¡¯s imitation is on par with epic material.¡± Bai Qi looked pleased and laid his hand on the Golden Armor Sword Rider. [Name]: Golden Armor Sword Rider [Nature]: Gold [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level Lord [Introduction]: Chewing Sword (High Level ¨C Beginner)¡­ ¡­ ¡°Not bad at all. They¡¯ve progressed to Mid-Level Lord.¡± Bai Qi grinned and looked at the massive sword in the Golden Armor Sword Rider¡¯s hand, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s see the effect of the Chewing Sword.¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s command, the Golden Armor Sword Rider swung the enormous sword forcefully, unleashing a stream of golden sword qi that severed the far-off target. Then, without waiting for Bai Qi to speak, the Golden Armor Sword Rider suddenly pulled with both hands, the Chewing Sword was instantly split into two, one side of the blade was smooth and the other resembled a shark¡¯s teeth, which was eerily unsettling to the eye. With the transition to dual swords, the Golden Armor Sword Rider¡¯s movements became noticeably more agile. The two swords swung around and directly sliced the metal target into fragments. ¡°The attack power is good.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, catching Alpha¡¯s attention who swiftly swung the Sword of the Wind Chaser, causing the Chewing Sword to break into several sections. However, the Golden Armor Sword Rider seemed unperturbed, walking over to the pile of fragmented metal targets, pressing the broken sword onto it. The serrated blade somehow performed like a ferocious beast, starting to chew up the metal. At the same time, the Chewing Sword, which was initially left with only a small section near the hilt, gradually began to grow, eventually returning to its former state. ¡°It really works. As long as it devours metal, it can recover the blade. Combined with the Undead¡¯s own immortality, could there be a better tool for sieges?¡± Bai Qi patted the Golden Armor Sword Rider forcefully and looked at the other Six Sword Riders. ¡°If I upgrade the Earth Armor Swordsman as well, the Seven Sword Riders¡¯ formation would be complete.¡± Upon thinking of this, Bai Qi suddenly had an idea. He brought Alpha and the Seven Swords out of the secret realm and head straight to the Tower of Competition. After all, they wouldn¡¯t be going back to Gusu City until tomorrow; they might as well test the Seven Swords¡¯ current combat power at the Tower of Competition. ¡­ The Tower of Competition. The arrival of Alpha and the Seven Swords captured many people¡¯s attention. While bringing pets to the Tower is common, it was rare to see someone with so many, and they were clearly in formation. ¡°Let me see. Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Darkness¡­Holy crap! There¡¯s even a holy light skeleton!¡± ¡°You must be an idiot. A holy light skeleton? Why not say there are ice fireballs too? You¡­ need to rest¡­ Wait! There really is one!¡± ¡°Look at the one leading. Doesn¡¯t that look like Master Bai Qi? Isn¡¯t the skeletal creature beside him his main pet, Death Sword Monarch?¡± ¡°Now that you say it, it does make sense.¡± ¡°Right, it must be the next product from the Super God Evolution Research Institute. Worth looking forward to.¡± Watching the impressive party led by Bai Qi, the bystanders went from surprise to indifference, then from indifference to anticipation. Their shifting moods rivaled those seen in melodramatic soap operas. ¡°It¡¯s gotten quite lively just after the New Year? Beast Masters from the headquarters are always full of surprises.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily. With this, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about finding opponents. With that in mind, Bai Qi ran right up to the free matching platform in the arena and pressed his identity token on it. The Tower of Competition immediately started pairing him randomly with an opponent. The Tower of Competition had an astonishing daily flow of people. Aside from forming teams autonomously, random team formation was also a primary method. Soon, Bai Qi successfully matched with an opponent, but before he could even get a good look at the opponent, they conceded. ¡°System glitch? It makes sense. The association doesn¡¯t have a mechanical department, so a glitch now and then is normal.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi nodded slightly and continued to match. Successful Match! The opponent conceded. You Win! Successful Match! The opponent conceded. You Win! ¡­ After several concessions, Bai Qi instantly became frustrated. The Beast Masters looking to match freely started to distance themselves from this area. They were joking. Even with the balancing ability provided by the Tower of Competition, they didn¡¯t think they stood a chance against him. After all, many of them had trained with Bai Qi and watched him challenge higher ranks and rocket up to his current position. ¡°Bai Qi, what brings you back to headquarters today?¡± At that moment, a familiar voice sounded from the side. ¡°Gu Shan? Good timing!¡± Upon seeing the visitor, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. He said, ¡°Join me for a match!¡± ¡°A match?¡± Gu Shan was taken aback by Bai Qi¡¯s words but before he could react, Bai Qi had already pulled him into the arena. ¡°Why did you suddenly think of challenging me?¡± Having been through quite a few battles, Gu Shan had learned to communicate more, so he initiated the question. ¡°It¡¯s not specifically against you, it¡¯s just that everybody else seems to love surrendering,¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders, venting his frustration. It was all because he was too formidable. Gu Shan sighed inwardly, ¡°I don¡¯t mind dueling, but considering you¡¯ve reached six stage now, let¡¯s activate the balance device first.¡± ¡°No need, I won¡¯t be using my own pets this time.¡± ¡°Not your own pets?¡± Hearing Bai¡¯s words, Gu Shan unconsciously looked towards the seven swords behind Bai Qi. ¡°You mean them?¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°They are kind of subordinates to Alpha¡­ I was going back to headquarters today and figured I¡¯d try them out in a battle.¡± ¡°I see,¡± Gu Shan accepted, taking a detailed look at the seven swords and realized that all of them were Lord level apart from the Earth Armor Swordsman. Even their subordinates were at the Lord level, had the gap between them grown so large? ¡°So, how should we fight? One by one, or team battle?¡± Bai Qi thought about it and said, ¡°I originally wanted to challenge individually, but since I ran into you, let¡¯s go with team battle.¡± Gu Shan was best at team battles and the seven swords typically acted as a group, so a team fight would yield better experimental results. ¡°Okay, as for the arena environment, let¡¯s go with a random terrain.¡± Gu Shan agreed and used his identity badge to change the environment outside the rest room into a randomly generated setting, which finally settled into a barren desert scene. Soon after, Gu Shan summoned his beasts, but instead of summoning his usual eight, he was short of his Flame-winged Snake. ¡°To make it fair, it will be seven versus seven.¡± ¡°Uh, no problem.¡± Looking into Gu Shan¡¯s resolute eyes, Bai Qi scratched his head in confusion, but eventually agreed to Gu Shan¡¯s terms. The double level of the seven sword riders wasn¡¯t low, but compared to Gu Shan, there was still a considerable gap. A match of equal numbers would indeed be a fair fight. With Alpha¡¯s orders, the seven swords came into the arena one after another, and their battleground was displayed in Bai Tongchen¡¯s office at the top of the Tower of Competition. ¡°Who is Gu Shan fighting this time?¡± Considering Gu Shan as his promising seedling, every battle he participated in was real-time displayed to Bai Tongchen so he could provide accurate guidance based on the reviews. After all, if a beast master with such perfect coordination could be trained into a legend, he would be equivalent to two Legends. But after seeing Gu Shan¡¯s opponent, Bai Tongchen couldn¡¯t help expressing surprise. ¡°Bai Qi, when did this kid get so many beasts?¡± Bai Tongchen initially gaped in surprise, then recalled Bai Heguang mentioning something about it. ¡°These beasts have a contract, and most of them are Lords. It¡¯s like he¡¯s mocking Gu Shan¡¯s strengthened talent in beast control space.¡± Seeings this made Bai Tongchen laugh, attracting the attention of Bai Yuxiao, who was pondering over something quietly nearby. ¡°Bai Qi? Dad, has Bai Qi returned?¡± ¡°Go back to your thoughts. Look at Bai Qi, he was just at three stages when he arrived, and now he¡¯s at six. You, on the other hand, are still languishing at four.¡± Seeing Bai Yuxiao approach, Bai Tongchen was so disappointed that he gave him a swift kick. ¡°Who could compare with a freak like Bai Qi¡­ ¡± Bai Yuxiao looked aggrieved. Even Cha, who possessed prodigious talent, couldn¡¯t catch up, let alone others. ¡°You are utterly useless. You¡¯re wasting your Ghost Dragon.¡± Bai Tongchen grumbled. But after a second thought, he let Bai Yuxiao come over and watch together. ¡°What is this? Bai Qi¡¯s pet is Alpha, right? Did it split?¡± Bai Yuxiao asked, puzzled. ¡°Don¡¯t mind too much about it, you could consider these as beasts raised by Bai Qi. Just that there¡¯s no contract.¡± Bai Tongchen casually passed the matter off without revealing the details of the beast contract. ¡°No contract, so he must be a Spirit Controller.¡± Bai Yuxiao made up a story in his mind, then asked, ¡°But isn¡¯t Bai Qi being too presumptuous by challenging Gu Shan now? Gu Shan¡¯s combat level is not low.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, just watch. Maybe Bai Qi will surprise us.¡± Bai Tongchen smiled, his eyes still on the screen. In the arena. ¡°Can we begin now?¡± Gu Shan looked at Bai Qi and asked proactively. ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s all good.¡± Bai Qi nodded, then found a place to sit down. The seven swords were usually commanded by Alpha, and this time was no exception. Bai Qi just needed to watch; occasionally, he needed to be a spectator as well. Moreover, with the seven swords against a member of the Six Towers, Bai Qi was looking forward to the outcome of this duel. He genuinely hoped they would win. Chapter 493 - Chapter 493: Chapter 488: Alpha, Are You Planning to Cultivate Immortality? Chapter 493: Chapter 488: Alpha, Are You Planning to Cultivate Immortality? Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s response, Gu Shan took action first. The Scale Armor Beast erected an Earth Wall for defense, while Yang Zhuling and Yin Yuling imbued the other beasts with additional statuses. The process was seamless, flowing like clouds and water. ¡°Not bad, strengthening oneself before the battle is the most advantageous strategy for the upcoming combat,¡± Bai Tongchen nodded satisfactorily. However, he turned to Bai Qi¡¯s side and found that the Seven Sword Riders had directly marched towards Gu Shan. ¡°They¡¯re advancing upon arrival? But they¡¯re too slow.¡± Surely, knight-like beasts are indeed strong in team battles. There¡¯s even a similar team within the stationed army of the Northern Federation. This type of team, once they started charging, was undoubtedly destructive. However, Gu Shan had finished the buff, and the optimal time for charging had already passed. But soon after, Bai Tongchen noticed something strange. The explosive power of the Seven Swords was way beyond his expectation. In almost an instant, they arrived in front of the Earth Wall, led by the Fire Armor Sword Knight wielding a magma greatsword. As the Fire Armor Sword Knight swung down his sword, the site where the blade slashed had a violent explosion, and cracks appeared on the Earth Wall of the Scale Armor Beast. Fire Armor Sword Knight ¨C Explosion Sword. Having absorbed the Elemental Core of Fire Tyrant, the attack of the Fire Armor Sword Knight was just as bold and explosive as the Fire Tyrant¡¯s. However, the defense of the ground-treading Scale Armor Beast was not so easily broken. It merely groaned, and the Earth Wall began to recover. Just then, the Water Armor Sword Rider suddenly rushed up, its tuning fork long sword stabbed into the cracks in the Earth Wall, and waves emerged from thin air and hit the Earth Wall. Plop, plop, plop. Just as the Earth Wall was heating from the attack of the Explosion Sword, it was suddenly hit with this icy seawater, leading to cracks all over. The Water Armor Sword Rider seized the advantage, tapped the hilt of the tuning-fork long sword, and a wave of sound spread along the Earth Wall. In a flash, the Earth Wall collapsed. Yet, what awaited the Seven Sword Riders was not the Scale Armor Beast, but the Four Elemental Beasts who had been fully charged. As the earliest contracted beasts of Gu Shan, the Four Elemental Beasts corresponded to the four elements of earth, water, wind, and fire. Their fusion speed was the fastest. At this distance, Seven Swords had no choice but to resist. However, at this moment, the Seven Sword Riders suddenly adjusted their formation, pushing the Light Armor Sword Rider to the forefront. The Light Armor Sword Rider, facing the combined impact of the Four Elemental Beasts, had no sign of fear. He held up his thrusting sword, clearly intending to directly confront the assault of the Four Elemental Beasts. ¡°Is that, a Holy Light Series Undead?¡± Bai Yuxiao finally noticed that there was a Holy Light Series Undead in Bai Qi¡¯s team and couldn¡¯t help exclaiming. Bai Tongchen next to him was also somewhat surprised. ¡°Despite being an apprentice of the elder brother, why is Bai Qi so fond of messing around with the Undead?¡± On the other side, the thrusting sword faced the head-on attack of the Four Elemental Beasts. Instead of disintegrating as expected, the Elemental Shock was split in the middle and refracted around in the manner of a light ray. Light Armor Sword Rider ¨C Prismatic Sword. As the only Mythical Species among the Seven Swords, the Light Armor Sword Rider, though the last one to join, had the strongest battle power beyond dispute. As the power carrier of the Dawn Angel, the Light Armor Sword Rider also inherited an extraordinary piercing power that can penetrate the heavens and the earth. Seeing that the Elemental Shock of the Four Elemental Beasts was resolved by the Seven Sword Riders, Gu Shan was also somewhat surprised. However, unlike in the past, he did not panic but continued to calmly issue commands. If energy shock doesn¡¯t work, switch to physical attacks. In almost an instant, the combat position of the Four Elemental Beasts shifted. The Liu Jin Cat suddenly moved to the forefront of the team, absorbing the energy of the other three Elementals into its body. In an instant, the body size of the Liu Jin Cat, originally relatively small, suddenly surged, astonishingly transforming into a tiger and pouncing at the Light Armor Sword Rider, its sharp claws swinging. The Seven Swords did not hesitate though. The recently upgraded Golden Armor Sword Rider stepped out from behind the Light Armor Sword Rider, dual-wielding the Chewing Sword to block the paw strike of the Liu Jin Cat. However, the attack strength of the Liu Jin Cat was clearly higher than that of the Chewing Sword itself, and it easily left claw marks on it. Yet, the Golden Armor Sword Rider remained unmoved, continuing to swing his sword in a frenzy of attack. ¡°You smart boy, can you actually absorb the metallic hairs from the Liu Jin Cat to repair yourself?¡± Bai Tongchen blinked in surprise when he saw this, and Bai Yuxiao was even more shocked. ¡°I knew it; there¡¯s not a single normal beast in Bai Qi¡¯s team.¡± ¡°Stop talking nonsense and think about why your beasts are so mediocre!¡± Bai Tongchen threw a irritable punch at Bai Yuxiao, then continued to watch the match. Gu Shan also realized where the object was wrong and immediately tried to change his tactics. But he discovered that the Wood Armor Sword Rider had somehow escaped from the group and was releasing countless green Poisonous Mists around them. ¡°Poisoning? You picked the wrong opponent!¡± Gu Shan¡¯s eyes tightened, and his head Yang Zhuling immediately released a dazzling light, starting to purify the Poisonous Mist. The speed, however, was quite slow. Wood Armor Sword Rider ¨C Poison Demon Sword. Because it absorbed the toxins produced by the Evil Energy Snake Statue, the toxins released by the Wood Armor Sword Rider also carried a trace of evil power, and ordinary purification measures could not easily eliminate it. Seeing this, Gu Shan frowned, the positions of the four spirits changed again, and the energy was transferred back to the Green Vine Python. Rapidly growing green vines began to absorb the toxins with full force. However, at that moment, a slender figure emerged from the shadow behind the Green Vine Python, quickly wrapped around it like a bolt of lightning, trapping it tightly. The separated chain blades even scarred the Green Vine Python countless times. Dark Armor Knight ¨C Deceptive Chain Sword. The sudden appearance of the Dark Armor Knight caught Gu Shan off guard once again, but he maintained the formation, instantly withdrew the energy from the Green Vine Python, and transferred it to the Volcano Bird. In an instant, a raging fire engulfed the surrounding land within tens of meters, and the Dark Armor Knight disappeared into the shadow simultaneously. In the first round, the seven sword riders remained unscathed, while Gu Shan looked rather embarrassed. ¡°Dad, is Gu Shan underperforming?¡± Seeing Gu Shan in this state, Bai Yuxiao couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Gu Shan is not underperforming, in fact, you could say his response was quite correct. It¡¯s just that Bai Qi¡¯s seven knight pets could coordinate better.¡± Bai Tongchen shook his head. Aside from the Elite Level Earth Elemental Undead, which hadn¡¯t accomplished much, the coordination of the other six sword riders was near perfect. They had chosen the most suitable way to fight. If Gu Shan continued like this, he might indeed lose. On the other side, Gu Shan also realized where the problem was and summoned back his pets to regroup. However, this time, the Seven Sword Riders did not give them a chance to launch a second round of attacks. Taking the initiative to attack was none other than Alpha¡¯s favorite battle strategy. The fastest Light Armor Sword Rider led the attack, its Prism Sword shining forth with countless dazzling holy lights, scattering like a heavenly rain of light towards Gu Shan¡¯s Eight Pets. The Dark Armor Rider, on the other hand, took advantage of the dark areas under the Prism Sword¡¯s light and darted around like a ghost. Its chain sword, akin to a venomous snake, made the pets wary. On the other side, Golden Armor Sword Rider, Fire Armor Sword Rider, and Water Armor Sword Rider charged towards the Gu Shan¡¯s side in a triangular formation. The strong attack from the three sword riders was no less inferior to the combined attack of the four spirits. As for the Wood Armor Sword Rider, it cautiously hid among the soil and stones stirred up by the Earth Armor Swordsman, slowly releasing its toxins. Seeing this, Gu Shan gritted his teeth, abandoned his proud ego, and summoned the Flame-winged Snake too. With the Eight Pets in position, Gu Shan¡¯s offensive power surged instantly. They abandoned the formation and each found their respective opponent. The Scale Armor Beast, Volcano Bird, and Great Waterfall Turtle teamed up against the fire, gold, and water armored sword riders. The Yin Ghost Spirit faced the Dark Armor Rider, and Yang Candle Spirit found the Light Armor Sword Rider. While the Flame-winged Snake, Green Vine Python, and Golden Cat took on the Earth Armor Swordsman and Wood Armor Sword Rider together. Attacks based on attribute counters were Gu Shan¡¯s forte. Sure enough, the seven sword riders found it much more challenging to fight against opponents who counter their attributes and carry elemental fusion. The numerical disadvantage, coupled with the low level of the Earth Armor Rider, exposed the weaknesses of the Seven Sword Riders. ¡°I still need to level up my Earth Armor as soon as possible~ ¡± Bai Qi sighed, contemplating whether to buy some Earth Element materials with special attributes from Yi Xiaowei. Meanwhile, the situation on the battlefield changed again. Facing the party of Gu Shan, who was slowly taking control, Alpha finally gave his own orders, and the Seven Sword Riders changed their way of action. Speedily, they converged and stood in a specific formation. Subsequently, apart from the Light Armor Sword Rider, the runes on the remaining six sword riders glowed simultaneously. The dense energy flowed to the ground and slowly outlined the shape of an array. ¡°This¡­ can¡¯t be another sword formation¡­¡± Bai Qi laughed at the sight, and the change in the seven sword riders was just as he had guessed. The moment the array was formed, the six sword riders unleashed their energy simultaneously, which brightened the array. Their originally tall bodies rapidly transformed into six differently styled long swords, surrounding the Light Armor Sword Rider. Then, with a wave of the Prism Sword in the hand of the Light Armor Sword Rider, a myriad of lightsabers appeared in the sky. The six swords mixed in, protecting the Light Armor Sword Rider, rushing towards Gu Shan. Confronted with the full force of the Seven Sword Riders, Gu Shan didn¡¯t hesitate either. The Eight Pets each returned to their positions, releasing their own energy, which, under Gu Shan¡¯s guidance, coalesced into a ball of chaotic energy. However, before Gu Shan could completely condense the energy, the Seven Sword riders changed again. The six swords of varying colors gradually fused into a seven-colored rapier under the guidance of the holy light from the Light Armor Sword Rider and directly pierced through Gu Shan¡¯s chaotic attack. ¡°Goodness, Alpha, your rune formations, no, this should be called a sword formation. You are playing them better and better.¡± Bai Qi praised the sight, asking, ¡°But the Light Armor Sword Rider just arrived. How did you manage to arrange the sword formation so quickly?¡± *Crack crack*. (Boss, the original position of the Light Armor Sword Rider was mine.) Bai Qi was speechless. First, it was the Four Poles Sword Formation, and then this Six-Unison Sword Formation. Alpha, are you planning to ascend to immortality~? Chapter 494 - Chapter 494: Chapter 489: Hey there, have you finished your winter vacation homework? Chapter 494: Chapter 489: Hey there, have you finished your winter vacation homework? ¡°I lost again.¡± Looking at his completely scattered Eight Pets, Gu Shan stayed silent for a moment before conceding his failure. Although it was rather embarrassing that he couldn¡¯t even beat Bai Qi¡¯s unofficial pet beast, his education under Bai Tongchen taught him the value of experiencing shame before mustering courage. It didn¡¯t matter if he lost, as long as he kept striving to become stronger. Although hard work didn¡¯t guarantee victory, he¡¯d sure lose without it. While this saying might seem rather trite, according to Bai Tongchen, it was by following this mantra that he managed to evolve into a legendary Beast Master from under Bai Heguang¡¯s suppression since childhood. ¡°Sorry for taking up so much of your time.¡± Seeing Gu Shan like this, Bai Qi also felt a little guilty. He originally just wanted to test the strength of the Seven Sword Riders, but he got carried away and ended up brutally dominating his opponent. In a way, his behavior wasn¡¯t very gracious. ¡°It¡¯s okay, failure is the driving force behind human progress. I should be thanking you.¡± ¡°Uh, okay.¡± Seeing Gu Shan immediately spewing motivational phrases, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t used to it, but he still concurred silently. ¡°Good ¨C neither arrogant in victory nor dispirited in defeat.¡± At that time, Bai Tongchen and Bai Yuxiao suddenly appeared beside them, their eyes filled with appreciation. Ah, it seems that Gu Shan¡¯s motivational phrases were learned from them. Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched, yet he obediently greeted Bai Tongchen. ¡°Bai Qi pays respects to Legendary Bai.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Bai Tongchen nodded, looking at the Seven Sword Riders that returned to Bai Qi¡¯s side, he asked, ¡°Did your teacher know about these strange undead creatures you created?¡± ¡°Uh, theoretically, she should.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, Bai Heguang knew when they were still the Six Armored Corpses. But now they¡¯ve significantly transformed, and he even added a Light Armor Sword Rider to the mix, he wondered what his teacher would say if she saw this. ¡°That¡¯s fine as long as she knows.¡± Bai Tongchen gave a slight nod of approval, directed his gaze towards the Light Armor Sword Rider, saying, ¡°How did you come up with the Holy Light Series Undead, and that array? Can runes really be used this way?¡± As the master of the Tower of Competition, Bai Tongchen had an insatiable thirst for battle unmatched by others. He was interested in any effective method of fighting. ¡°The Light Armor Sword Rider was an accident, and I didn¡¯t have much to do with it. As for that array, it¡¯s just a combination of some battle runes.¡± Bai Qi shrugged. Unlike him and Schuck, Alpha was obsessed with drawing battle runes. Especially after undergoing special training from Jiuyou Darkbird, he had developed battle runes into battle arrays. Even Bai Qi, a Beast Master, was quite surprised by this advancement. ¡°Battle runes, huh?¡± Bai Tongchen responded distinctly. His face showed no signs of surprise, but Bai Yuxiao knew for sure that Bai Tongchen had undoubtedly added the study of battle runes to the next learning goals of the members in the Tower of Competition. As expected, where Bai Qi went, chaos ensued. Bai Yuxiao shot a malicious look at Bai Qi, while Gu Shan, after a moment of silence, suddenly said to Bai Tongchen, ¡°Teacher, I want to attend Star Mechanics Academy¡¯s Rune Department, is that okay?¡± ¡°Star Mechanics Academy¡¯s Rune Department?¡± Hearing Gu Shan¡¯s request, a smile crept onto Bai Tongchen¡¯s face, saying, ¡°Very well, it¡¯s the right age for you to study. Staying in the Tower of Competition all the time isn¡¯t good, gaining more knowledge will be beneficial.¡± ¡°Thank you, Teacher!¡± Gu Shan¡¯s eyes lit up, full of anticipation as he looked towards Bai Qi. The attributes of Bai Qi¡¯s Seven Sword Riders corresponded to light, darkness, and the five elements, while his Eight Pets corresponded to the eight directions. However, during the last battle, his elemental resonance lost to Bai Qi¡¯s battle array. If he could also master the corresponding array, let the Eight Pets take control, and combine it with elemental resonance, perhaps he could manifest a stronger battle power? ¡°Huh? Dad, I also want to study at the Star Mechanics Academy. I feel I also need to acquire more knowledge to improve myself!¡± Seeing her father support Gu Shan¡¯s decision to go back to school, Bai Yuxiao perked up immediately, only to be swiftly discouraged by Bai Tongchen. ¡°Don¡¯t give me that. When have you ever passed any non-academic subject? You want to learn runes? You¡¯d better go back to training, when you reach the fifth stage, then I¡¯ll let you go!¡± Bai Tongchen glared at Bai Yuxiao without mincing words, then turned toward a corner and said, ¡°Big bro, would you help me arrange Gu Shan¡¯s admission?¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Bai Heguang¡¯s voice came from the corner, gradually revealing his form. ¡°Teacher? When did you get here?¡± Bai Qi asked curiously. ¡°When I couldn¡¯t find you in your dormitory, I heard you came to the Tower of Competition so I came to take a look.¡± Bai Heguang nonchalantly responded. Not hiding his astonishment at seeing the Light Armor Sword Rider. ¡°It seems, that as the connecting point between the Angel Secret Realm and the Death Secret Realm for many years, coupled with the influence of the Fallen Angel, its body has been transformed by the Power of Death, leading to this outcome.¡± As the Titled Legendary of the Undead Department, Bai Heguang quickly provided a reasonable explanation. ¡°However, this situation seems hard to replicate.¡± As he said this, an uncommon trace of regret appeared on Bai Heguang¡¯s face. Undead creatures of the Holy Light Series, this implies that the Light Armor Sword Riders overcame the most significant weakness of the undead creatures. If their level were to increase in the future, they would indeed be the most troublesome kind to deal with. ¡°I think so too.¡± Bai Qi nodded, but the smile on his face grew broader. Limited edition pet beast, huh! It wasn¡¯t his own contract, but an Alpha contract wasn¡¯t too different. As everyone knows, the pet beast of the Beast Master is naturally the Beast Master¡¯s; there¡¯s no doubt about that. Awooo awooo? (Human, are you not even leaving a dog¡¯s belongings alone?) ¡°Old pal, you¡¯ve gone through quite a change lately. In the past, you used to hate this kind of thing the most.¡± Bai Tongchen couldn¡¯t help but chuckle when he saw this. ¡°I¡¯m used to it now.¡± Bai Heguang shook his head, a trace of resignation flashing in his eyes. Having accepted such a lively disciple, he¡¯d had to get used to it. ¡°Yeah, but maybe it¡¯s better this way. Maybe it could change other people¡¯s usual perception of the Undead Department.¡± Bai Tongchen laughed and said, ¡°I don¡¯t know how your fans can like you and your gloomy creatures.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care about that. Strength is what matters.¡± Bai Heguang shook his head, looked at the pitiful-looking Bai Yuxiao, and frowned slightly, ¡°Yuxiao¡¯s level is a bit low.¡± ¡°Just talking about it gets me angry. I¡¯ll start special training for him soon.¡± Bai Tongchen rubbed his hands together, frightening Bai Yuxiao, who quickly threw himself at Bai Heguang¡¯s feet, weeping, ¡°Uncle, why don¡¯t you take me to the Star Mechanics Academy¡¯s Undead Department? I promise to study hard this time!¡± ¡°Really?¡± Bai Heguang, raising an eyebrow, asked. ¡°Really!¡± ¡°Okay then, you two will come back with me this time.¡± Bai Heguang agreed readily, but Bai Tongchen, who had wanted to say something, revealed a mysterious smile when he saw Bai Qi and stopped talking. ¡°Alright, if there¡¯s nothing else, we¡¯d better set off now. School starts in two days, Bai Qi, you¡¯d better go back early to prepare for class.¡± Bai Heguang looked at Bai Qi and reminded him. ¡°Prepare for class?¡± Bai Qi looked confused for a moment before he finally understood. ¡°Oh, I almost forgot about that!¡± This short trip to the West had provided him with many gains, so much so that he¡¯d forgotten about preparing for class. ¡°Prepare for class? Bai Qi, haven¡¯t you already been a teacher in the Undead Department for a semester? Why are you still so nervous?¡± Bai Yuxiao looked at Bai Qi curiously. ¡°Do you think everyone¡¯s as thick-skinned as you? Bai Qi is now a specially-appointed teacher at the Star Mechanics Academy, teaching five different subjects.¡± Bai Tongchen punched Bai Yuxiao once again, ¡°So, one of your future teachers will definitely be Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Dad, I suddenly don¡¯t want to go.¡± Bai Yuxiao¡¯s face was full of resistance, while Bai Qi suddenly showed a wicked smile, coughed twice, and asked, ¡°Have you completed your holiday homework yet?¡± ¡­ Super God Evolution Research Institute. While Professor Chu was carefully watching the Death Metal squirming amongst a pile of metal shards, he asked Bai Qi, ¡°I thought you had several classes today, why are you still here?¡± Bai Qi shrugged and answered, ¡°I just arrived this morning and didn¡¯t have time to prepare. I had Schuck and the others step in.¡± ¡°Schuck? Your three-headed wolf?¡± ¡°Err, not just him.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head a bit awkwardly, using the contract to check the current locations of his beasts. For the Mechanical Engineering Department, Schuck was broadly learning and applying new concepts to mechanical beast management. For the Undead Department, Jerry was combining theory with practice, explaining the importance of souls for undead creatures. For the Rune Department, Alpha was teaching rune masters how to combine battle runes into arrays with an out-of-the-ordinary approach. For the Biology Department, Delta was using himself as an example to explain the principles of biological evolution. To put it simply, aside from the food-loving duo, Gamma and Jie Ta, the moss in Jade Dream acting as a GM, and Delta, who was sound asleep without the harassment of the two split personalities, all of Bai Qi¡¯s beasts that could teach were teaching. ¡°Only you would let your beasts take over the class.¡± Professor Chu couldn¡¯t help but shake his head after hearing it. Even the mechanical engineers at most allowed their mechanical pet beasts to act as assistants. But Bai Qi had fully delegated the teaching work to his creatures; there was no second person who could do it like him. ¡°Just let it be for a while, then I can go later.¡± Bai Qi gave an awkward smile. He didn¡¯t know what to say on the spur of the moment, so he simply let his beasts take over the teaching. Anyway, his beasts¡¯ theoretical knowledge was absolutely solid, at least enough to teach these college students. ¡°That¡¯s good then, since you¡¯ve taken up the position of teacher, you absolutely cannot neglect your duties. Even if you¡¯re talented, to the Federation, you would just be a pest.¡± Professor Chu became serious and warned. ¡°I understand, professor.¡± Looking at the serious Professor Chu, Bai Qi nodded vigorously, put away his playful demeanor, and responded solemnly. Of course he understood the importance of education; otherwise, he would not have arranged it so deliberately. Chapter 495 - Chapter 495: Chapter 490: Eldest of the Xia Family Chapter 495: Chapter 490: Eldest of the Xia Family Seeing Bai Qi in this state, Professor Chu¡¯s expression gradually softened. At this, Bai Qi breathed a sigh of relief, then looked towards the death metal in the experimental chamber, saying, ¡°Professor Chu, do you think this death metal could be replicated?¡± Professor Chu was silent for a moment, then said, ¡°I should be able to replicate the metal components if given some time. As for the biological structure, your parents should also be capable, but the hardest part is fusing these two parts together.¡± ¡°Speaking of which, it seems somewhat similar to the state of the death metal and the fusion between the armored evolution machinery and the flesh. Unfortunately, we rely on Evolution Light; manual fusion has never succeeded yet.¡± Professor Chu sighed. The reason why mechanical armament biology couldn¡¯t be popularized before was precisely because they couldn¡¯t break through this problem. Although Armament Evolution had solved this problem, it was with the help of Evolution Light. The technology itself still did not have a breakthrough. Seeing this, Bai Qi maintained a nonchalant expression, but he was growing more curious about the background of the Death Round Table. He had already learned from the Thirteenth Bureau that Sima Jing¡¯s introduction of death metal was actually a covert way of passing on information. And the death metal technology is currently only controlled by the Death Round Table, the Zhonghu Consortium couldn¡¯t achieve it, thus the clues stopped here. It seems like he would have to rely on himself. Bai Qi sighed, then returned to the Prairie base after further researching with Professor Chu. Despite having data provided by the Holy Relic Tower, a full decomposition of the death metal¡¯s structure by Professor Chu and his parents would likely take a considerable amount of time. He didn¡¯t have much research in materials science and couldn¡¯t participate, so it was better to continue exploring the area he was familiar with. A complete version of the Soul Charm would give him something to ponder. ¡­ ¡°Phew~ The complete version is really complex.¡± After an unknown period of time, Bai Qi finally raised his head, looking at the complex holograms projected in front of him, rubbing his eyes. As he had expected, the curse marks on the base of the Angel Statue were designed to transmit souls to the Soul Charm on the Death Knight, to control the Death Knight¡¯s combat. To differentiate them, Bai Qi referred to this process as the ¡®Soul-transferring Curse Mark.¡¯ Compared to the Soul Charm, the structure of the Soul-transferring Curse Mark was far more complex, with various functional structures interlocking. It would be somewhat difficult to completely decode it. ¡°Yu, help me to save the current progress, then copy a new file and continue the extrapolation.¡± ¡°Yes, grandpa.¡± A playful image of a young boy suddenly appeared beside Bai Qi, who obediently nodded, then kept working as instructed by Bai Qi. After being awakened by Fire Seed Enlightenment used by Schuck, Yu and the Jiuding System showed greater intelligence, even imitating Bai Qi to design an outer image for itself. Actually, Yu initially intended to mimic the image of Schuck, but Bai Qi argued it would not match with the name ¡®Yu,¡¯ so it changed to a different look. ¡°Although its mental capacity is like that of a child, the Jiuding System¡¯s computational power is really strong; it¡¯s somewhat wasteful to only utilize it for research.¡± Looking at Yu, who was in a relaxed and contented state, Bai Qi unconsciously began to think about what other things needed Yu¡¯s handling. Just then, Beta suddenly returned from Ice Field world, and by his head, Schuck and Jerry were gradually returning. Oww oww¡­ (My nap¡­) Beta looked unhappy. He had just slept peacefully without these two consciousnesses bothering him, but before long, Schuck and Jerry returned! ¡°Schuck, Jerry, have you finished your classes?¡± Bai Qi promptly asked upon seeing this. ¡°Finished.¡± Jerry slightly nodded, then closed his eyes to recover his energy. Compared to Schuck¡¯s mechanical cognition transfer, Jerry¡¯s soul was completely stripped out. Before finding a suitable host, spending too much time away would put a significant strain on him. If possible, he needs to find a suitable host. ¡°Delta should be back soon too. Alpha is going to a Beast Control practical session, so he might be a bit late.¡± Schuck looked at Bai Qi, projected some data in front of him, and said, ¡°I want to purchase some materials, Beast Master, please confirm.¡± ¡°Materials? You can buy this by yourself, you don¡¯t need to ask¡­ wait a minute, how did you buy so much? Are you planning to build a mechanical fortress?¡± Seeing the terrifying list of materials passed by Schuck, Bai Qi got a shock. ¡°Almost.¡± Schuck nodded, saying, ¡°Relying solely on the Mechanical Lord is not enough now. I need to add some whole new combat power for myself.¡± ¡°New combat power, do you need help?¡± ¡°No need, you can¡¯t help.¡± Bai Qi: ¡°¡­¡± He, the dean of the Super God Evolution Research Institute, was despised by his own pet! If this gets out, how can he continue to be a Beast Master! ¡°By the way, we encountered a few of your friends when we were taking classes in the Undead Department, they seem to be looking for you.¡± Just as Bai Qi was about to lecture Schuck, Schuck suddenly popped his head out from the research room and said so. ¡°Friends, Gu Shan and the others?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback by his words, and Delta, who had just finished class and returned, confirmed it. ¡°Well, let¡¯s go see them first.¡± Bai Qi sighed, then immediately rode on Delta, leaving the secret territory and heading straight for the Star Mechanics Academy. ¡­ Star Mechanics Academy. ¡°Brother Cha, is this how you usually have your classes?¡± Bai Yuxiao yawned lazily, following Bai Qiucha and asking. After coming to Gusu City with Bai Heguang, Bai Heguang quickly processed their admission paperwork with Gu Shan, placed them in Bai Qiucha¡¯s class, and they started their academic journey. It wasn¡¯t that he couldn¡¯t handle it, but Bai Heguang had given him a stern order that if any professor complained about him, he would be sent back to the Tower of Competition, so he was quite diligent with his studies. However, when Bai Yuxiao realized that both of the professors were Bai Qi¡¯s pets, he found it a little difficult to hold it together. ¡°No, not usually. Bai Qi used to teach the classes of the Undead Department himself. He must have been too busy today, so he did not come in person,¡± Bai Qiucha said with a faint smile, ¡°Moreover, I think Jerry teaches very well. I¡¯ve gained a lot of insight today.¡± ¡°That¡¯s what I think too.¡± Gu Shan nodded in agreement. Alpha, who taught him the class on runes, explained battle runes very well. Although it was not a basic course, Gu Shan also benefited a lot. ¡°You two are a bit too serious.¡± Bai Yuxiao sighed helplessly, about to tease them some more, but saw that the two had suddenly stopped. Beast Control Practical Department. The Beast Control Practical Department was a common and unique department in every academy. The students of this department had only one task every day, and that was combat, of all types. Even the theoretical classes were related to combat. After awakening the Beast Master talent, humans could become Beast Masters and control beasts in combat, but this did not mean they had the same talent in other areas. That¡¯s why most of them in the Beast Control Practical Department were not interested in theory, they focused on practical training. Of course, there were also those who were proficient in both martial and literary studies within the Beast Control Practical Department, it was the only department where students could take classes of other subjects. Students from other departments also had the option to choose the Beast Control Practical Department. Bai Qiucha and the others were no different. ¡°I remember that Bai Qi also teaches in the Beast Control Practical Department. Could it be another one of Bai Qi¡¯s pets teaching the class?¡± Looking at the bustling Beast Control Practical Department building in front of him, Bai Yuxiao felt a chilling sense of foreboding. ¡°Congratulations, you¡¯re right.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s voice suddenly came from behind, scaring Bai Yuxiao. ¡°Bai Qi, could you not scare people?!¡± Bai Yuxiao jumped up in fright, activating his talent and dematerializing his body. ¡°You¡¯re a little too timid. That¡¯s extremely lethal in actual combat.¡± Bai Qi, who had appeared out of the void riding Delta, instantly switched roles and began earnestly instructing Bai Yuxiao. ¡°Bai Qi, are you done with your work?¡± Bai Qiucha asked when he saw Bai Qi. ¡°Uh, well, I guess I¡¯m done?¡± Bai Qi smiled awkwardly, ¡°Are you guys heading to class in the Practical Department?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Although the Practical Department of Star Mechanics Academy isn¡¯t the strongest among the top ten academies, it does have its own distinctive features. Hence, Dad helped us enroll in it.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded, laughing, ¡°However, now that you¡¯re teaching the class, Bai Qi, I¡¯m guessing it¡¯s going to be different, right?¡± ¡°Perhaps.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders, he hadn¡¯t had time to look at the teaching materials for the departments at all, everything was arranged by Schuck. He¡¯d probably have to rely on Alpha for the upcoming session. The four of them walked into the Beast Control Practical Department together, following the connection with Alpha, they arrived in front of a gigantic, indoor battlefield. And around the battlefield, there were already full of Beast Trainers, and more continued to arrive from other departments. The arrival of the youngest Six Stage Beast Trainer in Federation¡¯s history for teaching, who was also their alumni, made these young Beast Trainers very excited. However, upon seeing Alpha in the center of the battlefield, students from the Undead, Mechanical Engineering, Rune, and Biological Engineering departments, couldn¡¯t help but feel a twitch in the corner of their eye. Having the pets teaching theoretical knowledge was a stretch already, though the classes were indeed effective. But not even showing their faces for the Beast Trainer practical lesson was a bit too much, wasn¡¯t it? ¡°Lao San, this Bai Qi is not exactly as you described, he is quite interesting.¡± A tall, thin youth sat next to Xia Xuan, his face filled with a smile. ¡°Big brother, didn¡¯t I say, don¡¯t come to school if you have nothing to do.¡± Xia Xuan looked unhappy at the man next to him. ¡°I came for discussing a new round of cooperation with the Super God Evolution Research Institute on our dad¡¯s behalf. Since I happen to be here at the time of your school opening, I thought I would come by.¡± Xia Ya smiled, ¡°It¡¯s a pity, though. I originally wanted to get to know Bai Qi in advance. It would make it easier for future dealings.¡± ¡°I knew it¡­ ¡± Xia Xuan rolled his eyes. As the eldest son of the family, Xia Ya spent all his time in the business world and never did anything without meaning. How could he possibly come to see him attending class for no reason? However, even if Bai Qi were to show up today, he guessed his big brother wouldn¡¯t gain anything. That guy, Bai Qi, couldn¡¯t be understood with the perspective of a normal person. Chapter 497 - Chapter 497: Chapter 492: The Possibility of the Dreamland Battle System Chapter 497: Chapter 492: The Possibility of the Dreamland Battle System Bai Qi¡¯s words clearly echoed in everyone¡¯s ears, yet after a long time, no one rose up to leave. Those who managed to get admission into Star Mechanics Academy were certainly not fools. Even though they didn¡¯t believe war would actually break out, these strategies could also be applied in the wilderness. ¡°Very well, let¡¯s formally commence the class.¡± Bai Qi gave a slight nod, then pulled Bai Yuxiao to his side, saying, ¡°Today, we¡¯re going to discuss the self-protection of Beast Masters during battles. Let¡¯s take Bai Yuxiao here as an example¡­¡± ¡­ The hour-long practical class ended swiftly, yet the Beast Masters present seemed to still be eager to continue with some of them even considering taking on tasks from the Beast Master Association to put their learning to test. ¡°I must say, Bai Qi, you¡¯re quite suitable for this teaching role.¡± Bai Yuxiao gave Bai Qi a thumbs-up, but quickly began to complain, ¡°But next time, can you not use me as a teaching example? It¡¯s embarrassing.¡± ¡°Mmm-hmm, I¡¯ll try next time,¡± Bai Qi nodded nonchalantly, which left Bai Yuxiao speechless. With this attitude, it would be a wonder if he could trust him. ¡°But Bai Qi, aren¡¯t you afraid that no one will attend your class in the future? I saw some people who genuinely looked frightened.¡± Bai Qiucha asked, clearly concerned. ¡°If they¡¯ve actually decided not to come, that¡¯d be great.¡± Bai Qi shrugged. What he did today held a hint of selfishness. If these people could honestly realize the crisis, that was the best that could happen. If not, it would be better if they didn¡¯t show up, as that would save him some trouble. After all, teaching, he found, was much more tiring than conducting research alone. ¡°I think this style of teaching is good. Schools in Lingxi City also conduct classes this way, although not as harsh.¡± Gu Shan seemed to highly approve of Bai Qi¡¯s teaching methods, which rendered Bai Yuxiao speechless once again. It was no wonder his old man appreciated this guy so much. He had been trained from a young age, after all. Applause¡­ Just then, applause unexpectedly sounded from the side. Bai Qi glanced over to see a man dressed in a suit walking towards them with Xia Xuan. ¡°This lesson by Master Bai Qi truly broadened my horizons. I believe the young Beast Masters will thank Master Bai Qi for his teachings today.¡± Xia Ya began with a round of bootlicking, then introduced himself, ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Xia Xuan¡¯s elder brother, Xia Ya.¡± ¡°Xia Xuan¡¯s elder brother?¡± Bai Qi understood instantly, he had noticed the odd man next to Xia Xuan earlier on. Now that he got a closer look, the two did look alike. Compared to Xia Xuan, however, Xia Ya was visibly more mature, possessing an extra streak of steadiness not present in Xia Yan, Xia Xuan¡¯s second brother. Xia Ya, the eldest child of the Xia family, currently held a position in Xia¡¯s Group second only to Xia Yi. Unless something unexpected happened, he was the future successor of Xia¡¯s Group. ¡°Nice to meet you.¡± Bai Qi shook hands with Xia Ya and glimpsed the Six Paths Rune Mark on the back of Xia Ya¡¯s hand. ¡°Master Xia Ya, you came over here because you need something from me?¡± ¡°Indeed, Xia¡¯s Group has a few projects that we would like to collaborate on with the Super God Evolution Research Institute. I was hoping Master Bai Qi would consider.¡± Xia Ya smiled, appearing quite humble. ¡°Collaborate?¡± Bai Qi silently pondered, then said, ¡°I usually do not manage these things. Master Xia Ya, you can directly talk to my Uncle Zhuge.¡± ¡°No, no, no. This is a project that is still in the development phase. Therefore, we would prefer to discuss it with you, Master Bai Qi.¡± Xia Ya shook his head. ¡°This is not the place to speak. Shall we change the location for continuing our discussion?¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine.¡± Bai Qi agreed, said goodbye to Bai Qiucha and others, and had Delta teleport them to the top-floor office of the Super God Evolution Research Institute. ¡°Alright, Master Xia Ya, you can say it now.¡± After sending Zhuge Xu a message, Bai Qi asked Xia Ya. ¡°Then I¡¯ll get straight to the point.¡± Xia Ya took out a document and handed it to Bai Qi. ¡°Master Bai Qi, I¡¯ve also played your leisure game ¡®Jade Dream¡¯. It¡¯s indeed a very perfect world.¡± ¡°But in my opinion, if we could borrow this technology for simulation in real combat, wouldn¡¯t it have a much powerful effect?¡± ¡°Real combat simulation in Dream World?¡± Bai Qi slightly frowned. ¡°I remember that Xia¡¯s Group has introduced a Combat Projection System quite a while ago. Why do you suddenly want to develop a real combat simulation in Dream World?¡± ¡°Although the Combat Projection System is good, it is fake after all, apart from being convenient, the training effect of real combat is not very good,¡± Xia Ya shook his head and said, ¡°But Master Bai Qi, your Jade Dream is different. Such a realistic dream, if combined with a combat system, would definitely be unforgettable.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯ve already said from the beginning, Jade Dream is a casual decompression game. I will not agree to this.¡± Upon hearing that Xia Ya was actually considering incorporating Jade Dream, Bai Qi rejected without hesitation. Not to mention that he had no way to change the Jade Dream, even if he could, he wouldn¡¯t do it. His teacher had already emphasized to him that the Rune Evolution could easily cause both Spirit Controllers and Beast Masters to lose their real sense of beast training. If a Dream Battle System was also incorporated, those who had never experienced real combat would probably not be able to distinguish between reality and dreams. If he ended up cultivating a group of players, his teacher would probably have to clean house in frustration. ¡°I understand Master Bai Qi¡¯s concerns, so the research I propose is not targeted at ordinary Beast Masters, but provided to the army.¡± Xia Ya smiled and revealed his true intention. ¡°The Federation has been at peace for more than 20 years. Although the ferocious beasts in the wild and the tribes on the borders have given the army plenty of combat opportunities, these are only small-scale wars. In terms of large-scale battles, there is still a considerable lack.¡± ¡°Therefore, I want to use this system to replace large-scale military drills to achieve better results.¡± As he spoke, Xia Ya looked at Bai Qi and said, ¡°As a soldier who has been on the front lines for years, I think, Master Bai Qi, you wouldn¡¯t worry about them not being able to distinguish between reality and dreams, right?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi gradually fell silent, while a smug smile appeared on Xia Ya¡¯s face. The Super God Evolution Research Institute, backed by the five major financial groups, had already given up on the civilian market. Hence, he unhesitatingly chose the more closely tied military for cooperation. As for the Super God Evolution Research Institute, it only needed to provide some technological assistance to establish a relationship with the military. There was no reason for them to refuse. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I refuse!¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, the smile on Xia Ya¡¯s face froze instantly. He looked at Bai Qi in disbelief, while Xia Xuan, who had been silent all along, revealed a look of schadenfreude. Did the older brother really think he could manipulate Bai Qi like the others? Even their father couldn¡¯t control him, let alone the older brother. However, after all, Xia Ya had been in the business world for many years and quickly recovered his smile, asking, ¡°Could you tell me the reason?¡± Bai Qi hesitated for a moment and said, ¡°Indeed, the Dream Battle System you mentioned can be very helpful for military training. However, I believe that such a system could harm the soul, the risk is too great, and I personally do not support it.¡± ¡°Harm the soul?¡± Upon hearing this, Xia Ya snorted internally but kept a thoughtful expression on his face, saying, ¡°It¡¯s only a replacement for military exercises, not a regular training device. There shouldn¡¯t be any risk of soul damage, right?¡± ¡°If it¡¯s a virtual projection system, perhaps not, but a dream system, absolutely!¡± Bai Qi shook his head. The reason why he positioned Jade Dream as a casual game was not only because he truly couldn¡¯t change the Jade Dream but also because of the direct relationship between dreams and the soul. It was well known that dreaming was actually just the result of brain cells remaining excited during sleep. That is to say, dreaming in itself would put a strain on the brain, which was only resolved by the special power of the Jade Dream. If he developed a war simulation dream as Xia Ya suggested, that would certainly not be beneficial to the already fatigued soldiers. If possible, Bai Qi would rather promote Jade Dream among them, at least in their dreams, they could get a full relaxation. ¡°Is that so, what a pity¡­¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s firm stance, Xia Ya¡¯s eyes gradually turned indifferent, but he continued to present a false smile, saying, ¡°It seems, the Xia¡¯s Group will have to look for another collaboration project.¡± ¡°Not necessarily.¡± At that moment, Zhuge Xu suddenly walked in from outside, smilingly saying, ¡°Sorry, I didn¡¯t want to interrupt your serious conversation.¡± ¡°Chairman Zhuge, long time no see.¡± Xia Ya smiled slightly and said, ¡°I wonder what is Chairman Zhuge¡¯s view on this matter?¡± ¡°Opinion? I agree with Bai Qi on this one. The soldiers serving in the army are already exhausted. If they can¡¯t even sleep well, that would be a bit cruel.¡± Zhuge Xu smiled, and Xia Ya¡¯s expression gradually turned sullen. ¡°Chairman Zhuge, didn¡¯t you come here to make fun of me?¡± ¡°Of course not, I just think that the Dream Battle System you two are discussing can be used for the examination of Spirit Controllers and Beast Masters.¡± ¡°Examination for Beast Masters and Spirit Controllers?¡± Bai Qi was stunned for a moment, then quickly understood. ¡°Yes, exactly, examination.¡± Zhuge Xu nodded and said, ¡°As Spirit Controllers become more popular, the number of people that need to be examined has surged. Even the Beast Master Association is a bit overloaded.¡± ¡°If we can use this Dream Battle System as the first round of the examination process, it would certainly be able to filter out a majority of unqualified candidates. This would be a great help to the Beast Masters responsible for the examination.¡± ¡°As for other side effects, as long as we strictly regulate it and prevent it from entering the market, what do you think?¡± With a smile on his face, Zhuge Xu quietly watched the two men who had fallen into deep thought. Chapter 498 - Chapter 498: Chapter Four Hundred Ninety-Three: Snow Babys New Food Chapter 498: Chapter Four Hundred Ninety-Three: Snow Baby¡¯s New Food Upon hearing Zhuge Xu¡¯s words, Xia Ya fell silent. Indeed, this was a solution, but compared to a deal with the military, Zhuge Xu¡¯s proposal would significantly reduce the transaction volume. The key issue was that if they collaborated with the association, the main character in this transaction would switch from their Xia¡¯s Group to the Super God Evolution Research Institute. Yet, if he refused, given the current progress of Xia¡¯s Group¡¯s research team, even if they managed to complete the research, it would likely take a long time to match the level of Jade Dream. On the other hand, Zhuge Xu, the proposer, seemed quite relaxed. Xia Group had also considered the idea, but considering that players might confuse reality and the game, he didn¡¯t propose it. However, if it¡¯s not treated as a regular training device, but an assessment device, the problem would be solved easily. Moreover, with this, they would have full control over the project. Who didn¡¯t know that the Super God Evolution Research Institute and the Association were practically in cahoots? Master Bai Qi also figured out the subtleties, but his frown deepened. To implement such operation, he would need to develop another system outside of Jade Dream to allow people to interact with the dreamscape. The premise of this technology is that he would have to create a server powerful enough to meet the demands ¨C a Dreamland World that rivals Jade Dream. ¡°Quite tricky~¡± Master Bai Qi scratched his head with a throbbing headache, but he began figuring out the solution. At the same time, Xia Ya made his decision. ¡°Then, on behalf of Xia¡¯s Group, I agree to this proposal.¡± Xia Ya let out a heavy sigh, looked towards Zhuge Xu seriously, and said, ¡°Xia¡¯s Group will bear the full costs of this research project, but the rights to the research outcomes need to be given to Xia¡¯s Group.¡± ¡°No, Super God Evolution Research Institute can bear the research costs, and the research results can only belong to the institute.¡± ¡°Then Xia¡¯s Group can bear 50% of the costs, and we will pay the corresponding patent fees. However, we need exclusive production and operation rights.¡± ¡°That¡¯s acceptable, but the data of all the results needs to be monitored by our Super God Evolution Research Institute. If there¡¯s a breach of our earlier agreement, we reserve the right to rescind these two rights.¡± ¡°Then, it¡¯s a deal!¡± Both of them shook hands firmly, finalizing the transaction swiftly, and then turned their gaze towards Master Bai Qi. ¡°Now, the question is when will Master Bai Qi be able to complete this technology?¡± Xia Ya looked at Master Bai Qi and said, ¡°With Jade Dream already in existence, I assume that similar research wouldn¡¯t face much difficulty?¡± ¡°Sorry, but I can¡¯t say for sure. After all, there¡¯s a large difference between a combat system and a leisure system, so I can¡¯t guarantee when I could complete it.¡± ¡°Moreover, I don¡¯t want to make changes to Jade Dream, so it might be necessary to start afresh.¡± Master Bai Qi shook his head, not making any promises lightly. ¡°I see.¡± Xia Ya nodded slightly. Jade Dream¡¯s main selling point was relaxation and stress relief, and it was because of this it was loved by Federation Citizens. Having Master Bai Qi and his team smack their own faces for Xia¡¯s Group indeed seemed a bit far-fetched. ¡°In this case, I¡¯ll have to trouble the Super God Evolution Research Institute.¡± ¡°That¡¯s all for now. Xia¡¯s Group will send over the specific contract later.¡± Xia Ya nodded, then turned to his brother Xia Xuan and said, ¡°One more thing, a personal matter: my younger brother Xia Xuan admires the mechanical armament of the Super God Evolution Research Institute. Is there a chance he can study with Professor Chu?¡± ¡°Study with Professor Chu?¡± Master Bai Qi curiously looked at Xia Xuan, who turned away awkwardly. Working under the person who had once defeated him, was there anything more shameful than this? ¡°I can¡¯t make that decision, but I can help you ask.¡± After thinking about it, Master Bai Qi didn¡¯t refuse. Xia Ya just said to study with Professor Chu, not to join the Super God Evolution Research Institute. Anyway, the core content is always researched by the trusted team, Xia Xuan could be left in the external team. They would gladly take free labor where they could get it. ¡°Thank you then.¡± Xia Ya smiled, stood up and said, ¡°In that case, I won¡¯t disturb you any longer. Master Bai Qi, please remember to visit Xia¡¯s Group when you have spare time.¡± ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll definitely visit when I have some time.¡± Master Bai Qi nodded his head, saw Xia Ya and Xia Xuan off, and then returned to his office. ¡°Master Bai Qi, you seemed a bit torn earlier. Is there a problem with the technology?¡± Zhuge Xu looked at Master Bai Qi with a serious face. He agreed so readily, even giving up the patent rights, because Jade Dream has already helped Master Bai Qi take over the core patents of this kind of technology for him. Even if the patents were given to Xia¡¯s Group, they still had to dutifully divide a portion of profit to pay Bai Qi. Plus, the profit from after-sales had already made them earn quite a lot from Xia¡¯s Group. Moreover, the other party already agreed that the Super God Evolution Research Institute would not bear any loss if the research failed, which is equivalent to them getting funding for the research for free. They wouldn¡¯t be at a loss no matter what. But if possible, Zhuge Xu still hoped that Master Bai Qi could work it out. In business, there were no permanent enemies. Plus, Xia¡¯s Group has always collaborated with them, so deeper ties weren¡¯t a problem. ¡°There¡¯s a minor issue.¡± Bai Qi nodded, saying, ¡°The Entering Dreams device is easy to solve, we just need to modify the Jade series. The key now is to find a server similar to Jade Dream.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ Say something uncle can understand.¡± ¡°To put it simply, Uncle, you need to find a Dreamland Secret Realm first, only then can we carry on.¡± ¡°Got it, I¡¯ll have someone start gathering this immediately.¡± Zhuge Xu nodded, looking at Bai Qi who was frowning in contemplation, and said, ¡°Bai Qi, you don¡¯t need to worry, after all, even if we fail, we won¡¯t have to bear the loss.¡± ¡°But it would be best to complete it. If we can open this door, the Super God Evolution Research Institute will have more business, which is beneficial for our future development.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Bai Qi nodded, but his thoughts didn¡¯t stop. Why not let the worm grass be the server? With a Dream Weaver present, the issue of Dreamland interaction can be easily solved, though it wouldn¡¯t be able to spread elsewhere. What a hassle. Bai Qi scratched his head and temporarily set this issue aside. In any case, the official contract wasn¡¯t signed yet and the Xia¡¯s Group hadn¡¯t specified a completion time, so there was no rush. ¡°By the way, Uncle Zhuge, is Old Lady Fan still here?¡± Bai Qi looked at Zhuge Xu and asked. ¡°She left the day before you came, said she had to go to the sea area and also took a set of game cabins with her.¡± Zhuge Xu smiled, saying, ¡°Bai Qi, how did you trick so many legendary creatures, your skills are worthy of the Martial Emperor.¡± ¡°Maybe because I¡¯m handsome?¡± ¡­ The contract from Xia¡¯s Group quickly arrived, along with the first batch of funds. Zhuge Xu wasn¡¯t vague either, and quickly set up a special research team to start the research. Although they hadn¡¯t found the Dreamland Secret Realm Bai Qi requested, the Dreamland Interaction Device and the Combat Simulation System still needed to be researched earlier. After all, this was a real combat simulated dreamland. They couldn¡¯t just teleport directly into it like the Jade Dream. As for the person responsible for delivering these things, Xia Xuan, he successfully joined under Professor Chu and became an honorable worker. Key research project personnel, Bai Qi, was still immersed in his research. ¡°This Soul-transferring Curse Mark is indeed much more complex than the Soul Charm.¡± Bai Qi, looking haggard, grabbed his hair, which had already become messy and asked Yu, ¡°Yu, how is the simulation going?¡± ¡°Grandpa, in the three hundred and eighty simulations, none have been successful.¡± Yu brutally added another blow, and Bai Qi simply collapsed on the ground, no longer conducting research. ¡°Alchemy¡­ it¡¯s not quite the same as the Rune.¡± After resting for a while, Bai Qi handed the analytical task to Yu and ran to the Time Secret Realm to check the status of his pets. Apart from Gamma, who also had an exclusive secret realm, and Schuck who was engrossed in tinkering with things, the other pets were driven by Bai Qi into the Time Secret Realm. It¡¯s known that the lifespan of pets far exceeds that of humans and usually, as they age, the strength of the pets gradually increases. Although, apart from Delta, Alpha and the rest have no way to gain the insight of the Temporal Department, those extra six hours every day are indeed a great help for the pets¡¯ growth. Every little bit helps, right? Even if you don¡¯t mention this, using the Time Secret Realm to offset the consumption of Evolution Egg or training skills here is quite good. Bloop Bloop. (Master, you¡¯re here.) Noticing Bai Qi¡¯s approach, Delta was the first to run over. ¡°How does it feel? Does this Time Secret Realm help you?¡± Bloop Bloop. (It¡¯s very helpful. Delta¡¯s time to travel back is getting longer, and the control of time stop is also getting more accurate.) ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily, then looked to the side. As always, Alpha was dutifully training basics with its seven swords, while Beta was meditating to enhance its Spirit Power under Jerry¡¯s supervision. As for worm grass, it was in a dream processing the matters of the Jade Dream. As for the Cowskin Snake, ever since Bai Qi obtained the Time Secret Realm, it has been in the same position as if it was hibernating? ¡°Hm, what exactly is Jie Ta eating? Don¡¯t tell me all the materials bought earlier ran out?¡± To help Jie Ta quickly enhance its strength, Bai Qi purchased a bunch of Ice Clan materials from Six Tower before leaving, and now it¡¯s gone? Bloop Bloop. (Jie Ta finished eating a while ago, this is the Ice Clan potion from Super God Evolution Research Institute.) ¡°Ice Clan potion, when did the Super God Evolution Research Institute start selling potions?¡± Chapter 499 - Chapter 499: Chapter 494: The New Element Gate Chapter 499: Chapter 494: The New Element Gate Gloop gloop. (That¡¯s right, I was consulting the biology team that day and saw them making this, so Delta brought some back for Jie Ta.) ¡°Making potions? By Master Li and others?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi seemed to recall that they had indeed collaborated and won when dealing with the Bo Ge family and the Li family. Zhuge Xu knew about it as well, so Bai Qi didn¡¯t interfere too much, and now he had completely forgotten about it. ¡°Jie Ta, how does this potion taste?¡± Bai Qi walked over to Snow Doll and asked. Whoo hoo? (Tastes really good, I like it a lot. Do you want some, master?) Bai Qi took the potion from Jie Ta and just sniffed it by his nose. A thin layer of frost appeared on the tip of his nose. One could imagine how low the temperature of this potion itself was. ¡°Forget it, I can¡¯t handle this stuff.¡± Bai Qi returned the potion with a wry smile, and Jie Ta chugged it all at once, then extended its paw to Bai Qi. Whoo hoo. (Master, I¡¯ve finished it.) ¡°Finished it?¡± Bai Qi looked at the empty potion bottles piled up on the side and said, ¡°Jie Ta, do you like this potion?¡± Whoo hoo! (Mmm! Although this doesn¡¯t have much chewiness, Jie Ta feels very comfortable after drinking it!) ¡°Really¡­¡± A potion is produced by using different ratios of various resources. It can be more effective than the original materials. Like the Phantom Spirit Potion that Bai Qi had taken before, it was made in this way. ¡°It seems the collaboration with the Li family was an excellent choice.¡± Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily, then suddenly thought of something. He leaned in to Snow Doll and said, ¡°Jie Ta, would you like to have potions to drink wherever you go in the future?¡± Gloop gloop! (I want that!) ¡°Then make it yourself! As long as you learn to make potions, you can eat whenever you want.¡± Whoo hoo¡­ (But I don¡¯t know how to¡­) Snow Doll looked a bit disappointed, its snowflakes fluttering up and down as if it were about to cry. ¡°You can learn. Look at Gamma, it used to just swallow things raw, now see how delicious the food it makes is.¡± Gloop gloop! (That¡¯s true, Gamma¡¯s ice cream tastes so good!) Seeing Snow Doll¡¯s interest, Bai Qi¡¯s smile on his face became even brighter, saying: ¡°So, you can start to learn slowly. It¡¯s best if you learn, but it¡¯s okay if you don¡¯t.¡± Huh? (So what should I do now?) ¡°Hm, start with grinding medicine~¡± Bai Qi grinned, ran out of the sanctuary, hastily found a copy of the beginner¡¯s guide for potion making, and gave it to Jie Ta, saying, ¡°Go for it! It¡¯s the best when you make it yourself!¡± Whoo hoo! (I understand!) Snow Doll nodded carefully and then started learning how to grind medicine with Delta¡¯s help. Awwoow¡­ (Human, aren¡¯t you afraid of being reported for child labor?) Beta, who had been meditating, suddenly woke up and looked at Bai Qi disdainfully. ¡°Stop talking nonsense. I am nurturing Jie Ta¡¯s hobby, haven¡¯t you heard that hobbies should start from a young age.¡± Bai Qi shook his finger, making Beta¡¯s face contort. Awwoow! (Human, you are more suitable for the dog race than me!) Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders, observed Jie Ta¡¯s learning process for a while, and then left with peace of mind. In this way, all six pets had their own interests. He didn¡¯t have to worry about Jie Ta suddenly coming to him for food. Do it yourself to live a life of abundance. The good traditions of the ancestors must be passed on. ¡­ Top floor of the Super God Evolution Research Institute. As soon as Bai Qi came out of the sanctuary, his mobile phone started to shake violently. ¡°President Qin, holy shit! Over twenty missed calls, there must be something wrong?¡± Bai Qi was startled at the sight and immediately answered the call. He then heard President Qin¡¯s roar: ¡°Why can¡¯t I find you again!¡± ¡°Um, we were busy dealing with Xia¡¯s Group orders.¡± Bai Qi laughed sheepishly. It was true. He had received help from the Soul Charm to create the Jade Dream, and the research on Soul Transmission Imprints might also be helpful. ¡°Forget it, I am used to it anyway, come to Taize Lake right now.¡± ¡°Taize Lake?¡± ¡°Yes, Luo Xiang has stabilized the Element Gate.¡± ¡­ Taize Lake. Bai Qi rode Delta, emerging from the void, looked down at the heavily protected Taize Lake beneath him, and descended slowly. The military was still in charge of external defense, but the interior had been firmly controlled by the association. From the beginning anomaly of the Element Gate beneath Taize Lake to confirmation, and then to its fixation now, everything had been handled by the association. According to the Federation¡¯s accepted regulations, this Element Gate naturally came under the association¡¯s possession. ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re here.¡± Upon seeing Bai Qi¡¯s appearance, President Qin teleported directly in front of him, saying, ¡°Luo Xiang is still down there, there are some problems that need resolving.¡± ¡°Problems? Hasn¡¯t it been fixed already?¡± At the news, Bai Qi paused, somewhat puzzled. ¡°Luo Xiang says that it¡¯s stable on our end, but the Element World¡¯s side isn¡¯t stable yet. We can get in, but Elemental Creatures can¡¯t come out. It¡¯s useless even if it is fixed.¡± President Qin sighed and said, ¡°No wonder the Thirteenth Bureau is so calm this time; there is such a nuance to it.¡± ¡°It¡¯s that complicated?¡± Bai Qi slightly furrowed his brows, then suddenly thought of something and said, ¡°President, you guys didn¡¯t call for me intending for me to go fix the door in the Element World, did you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure about that, you¡¯ll have to ask Luo Xiang.¡± President Qin shrugged, ¡°You should go ask first, even if you really have to go, we won¡¯t let you go alone this time.¡± At this, Bai Qi understood. Indeed, although he was unaware of the situation within the other elemental worlds, he guessed they wouldn¡¯t be much better than the Fire Element World. With his combat power, going alone was like seeking death. Delta opened a space barrier, carried Bai Qi into the lake below Taize, where at first glance, they saw a huge gate suspended in the middle of the lake water, identical to what he had seen at Eden. The Element Gate. Under the Element Gate, a giant Kun fish was carrying the Element Gate and preventing it from sinking. The Kun fish detected Delta¡¯s arrival first, and unconsciously swayed. Luo Xiang, standing on top of the Kun fish, thus noticed Bai Qi¡¯s arrival. ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re here.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°Instructor Luo, I heard President Qin say that we still need to go to the Element World to establish stability?¡± Luo Xiang nodded, ¡°This Element Gate has been dormant for too long and its connection to the Element World is too weak. If we don¡¯t hurry up and stabilize the other end, this gate will still disappear.¡± With this, Bai Qi understood. He then looked at Luo Xiang, full of caution, and said, ¡°So, Instructor Luo, you didn¡¯t call for me to come here intending for me to go in, did you?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, but it¡¯s not just you, I have to go too.¡± Luo Xiang smiled, ¡°Strictly speaking, I¡¯ve been in there once already, but without someone on this end, it¡¯s easy to get lost, so I need someone to accompany me to speed things up.¡± ¡°But just to be safe, I¡¯ve found someone to keep an eye on this side.¡± Luo Xiang pointed his mouth at Bai Qi¡¯s rear, Bai Qi turned to look, and saw a black giant bird approaching quickly from a distance. ¡°Master?¡± Bai Heguang swiftly came up to the two of them, turned to Luo Xiang and said, ¡°Are you sure you don¡¯t need me to go to the Element World?¡± Luo Xiang shook his head, ¡°The rune structure required to fix the Element Gate is extremely complex, you can¡¯t really help there, Bai Chuanqi. You just need to help me watch over this gate and prevent it from moving.¡± ¡°Besides, if we encounter any danger, there will be anomalies in the Element Gate. You could still come and save us.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Heguang nodded, the form of Jiuyou Darkbird immediately enlarged and took over the Element Gate from the Kun fish. Luo Xiang looked at Bai Qi and said, ¡°Well, we should get going.¡± ¡°Are we leaving now?¡± Bai Qi hesitated, asked. ¡°Why not? The Element Gate on the other side wouldn¡¯t wait for me, if it moves its location again, the coordinates I set would probably disappear.¡± Luo Xiang shrugged and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve been there before, the Water Element World is not as dangerous as the Fire Element World.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± At that, Bai Qi understood. Thinking about the potential rich resources in the Water Element World, he suddenly became interested. Snow Doll had a huge demand for ice and water element resources. Although he had just coaxed Snow Doll to self-study potions, the effectiveness was yet to be seen. If he could secure a passageway to the Water Element World, he would be able to ensure the supply of resources for Snow Doll, then things would be far less hectic. Having thought it through, Bai Qi promptly agreed to Luo Xiang¡¯s request. After a moment¡¯s thought, he asked Insect Grass to drag Nicholas over from the production line. Although Luo Xiang ensured there wouldn¡¯t be any problems, and Luo Xiang himself was a Legendary Beast Master, the Water Element World was certainly not ordinary. It was better to be safe. ¡°What¡¯s going on, Bai Qi? Did you run into enemies?¡± Nicholas looked around cautiously. However, after seeing the familiar faces of Bai Heguang and Luo Xiang, he was somewhat perplexed. ¡°Nothing serious; just having you accompany me to the Water Element World.¡± ¡°The Water Element World? No problem.¡± Nicholas nodded, eager to prove himself. Previously, because he was pestering the chef in Eden for recipes, Bai Qi had ended up alone in the Fire Element World, nearly losing his life. He had always felt guilty about this. Now that Bai Qi had actively invited him, he naturally had to perform well. ¡°So, let¡¯s go.¡± Bai Qi nodded at Luo Xiang, then press his hand onto the Element Gate like Luo Xiang did, injecting his Spirit Power. In the blink of an eye, the light shimmered, and a burst of blue light enveloped Bai Qi and the others. When the light faded, the front of the Element Gate was empty. ¡°Jiuyou, pay close attention to the movement of the Element Gate. If there is any abnormal fluctuation, rescue Bai Qi first.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let your precious disciple die in the Element World.¡± Seeing Bai Heguang make such preparations, Jiuyou Darkbird turned a displeased eye and said. Ever since Bai Qi came into the picture, Bai Heguang had become increasingly distressed. Chapter 500 - Chapter 500: Chapter 495: Water Elemental World Chapter 500: Chapter 495: Water Elemental World The Water Element World. Three figures, two large and one small, suddenly appeared, sinking into the water before they could see clearly where they were. ¡°Damn, this Water Element World seems even more dangerous than the Fire Element World.¡± Bai Qi was lifted up by Nicholas while Luo Xiang summoned the North Eagle, instantly freezing the water into ice upon which they landed securely. ¡°It seems that our trip to the Water Element World won¡¯t be smooth.¡± Luo Xiang surveyed the surroundings. ¡°Huh?¡± Bai Qi was stunned. He looked around and didn¡¯t see another Element Gate, his eyes twitching involuntarily. ¡°Instructor Luo, don¡¯t tell me the Element Gate has fled?¡± Luo Xiang shook his head, ¡°The Element Gate shouldn¡¯t have run off, but our teleportation location may have changed.¡± ¡°I knew it¡­¡± Bai Qi sighed in exasperation. He had expected trouble, nothing could ever be easy when it involved something as invaluable as an Element Gate. ¡°So, we need to find the Element Gate before we can return?¡± ¡°Correct.¡± Luo Xiang nodded, looked around and said, ¡°If my instincts are right, the Element Gate should be in that direction. The tracking device I left earlier is still working.¡± ¡°What are we waiting for then? Let¡¯s go.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi immediately climbed onto Nicholas¡¯s back, thought for a while, and summoned the Snow Doll. Hurr hurr~ (Master, where is this place? I feel good here~) The Snow Doll obviously loved it here and, despite Bai Qi¡¯s protests, immediately jumped into the water and began swimming comfortably. ¡°This is a Mythical Element species? Boy, you¡¯re quite lucky.¡± Luo Xiang¡¯s eyes lit up as he observed, ¡°This element species should not have been born long ago and has a great potential for development, you¡¯d better not waste it.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± Of all the pets Bai Qi had come across so far, those of the Mythical Species had clear advantages. The Snow Doll had demonstrated battle power equal to other pets right after forming a contract, hence its potential was undeniable. ¡°Instructor Luo, as far as I remember, all your pets are of the Mythical Species, did you seek them out on purpose?¡± ¡°Kind of.¡± Luo Xiang laughed, ¡°Actually, Neil was not a Mythical Species creature at first. But after an accident awakened his bloodline, Neil started to sense other Mythical Species creatures. So, I began to pay attention.¡± ¡°He has such an ability?¡± Bai Qi raised an eyebrow. This ability was like a living Evolution Egg, it¡¯s a genuine protagonist template. ¡°However, although Mythical species are stronger than others of the same period, the materials required to cultivate them are many times more than ordinary pets, so it has its pros and cons.¡± Luo Xiang smiled, looking at Bai Qi, ¡°I believe you should understand this.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Bai Qi nodded continuously, not to mention the Bug Grass, an artificial Mythical Species. Snow Doll¡¯s habit of treating materials like desserts had already given him a headache. Fortunately, his living conditions had improved. If this was when he had just become a Beast Master, he probably wouldn¡¯t even dare to raise the Snow Doll. Luo Xiang looked at Bai Qi, ¡°You¡¯ve now reached the Six Stage, and all your pets have become King-level, right?¡± ¡°Correct.¡± Bai Qi nodded. The Six Pets were all King-level and he was now considering the matter of advancing to Emperor. ¡°Personally, I recommend that you concentrate your resources next and prioritize cultivating an Emperor creature.¡± Luo Xiang patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Your pets all have great potential, and they¡¯re not weaker than my Mythical Species, but the consumption of resources will increase exponentially. So hurry up and cultivate an Emperor creature to prepare for the Legendary rank and improve the efficiency of resource collection.¡± ¡°Instructor Luo, why do I feel like you¡¯re about to cry?¡± ¡°Nonsense. I was too busy contracting Mythical Creatures in the beginning. Who knew that advancing to Emperor and Legend would consume so many materials. My nest egg has been completely used up.¡± Luo Xiang looked miserable, ¡°After the Element Gate stabilizes, I have to thoroughly scour this place. Otherwise, I won¡¯t even be able to build the Secret Realm Tower.¡± ¡°Is it really that terrible?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s face changed. Even Luo Xiang, who was known for solving hundreds of secret realms in a year, was struggling to keep up. Had he been complacent too soon for having seven core patents? No, he had to find other ways to obtain resources. Otherwise, his dream of having all Legendary Pets would be hard to reach. ¡°However, you just ascended to Six Stage and there¡¯s still enough time for preparations. I¡¯m just giving you a heads up for now.¡± Luo Xiang smiled. Bai Qi suddenly remembered something, ¡°Instructor Luo, I feel like there¡¯s a hidden meaning in your words?¡± It felt like Luo Xiang was implying something, both with the Secret Realm Tower and now with raising pets. ¡°Nothing really, I just think it¡¯s impressive that you¡¯ve achieved so much in such a short time. After all, even mine and Yi Yu¡¯s generation had to spend a lot of time accumulating resources. The rest were descendants of families like Xiao Yuan.¡± Luo Xiang gave Bai Qi a thumbs up, ¡°It¡¯s commendable that you¡¯ve managed to stand on your own feet, remember to keep it up.¡± Without waiting for Bai Qi¡¯s response, Luo Xiang swiftly flew off on the North Eagle. ¡°This Instructor Luo, why does he always speak in riddles? Suddenly, Instructor Zhang Shan seems pretty good. He speaks clearly and concisely.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi scratched his head and quickly followed Luo Xiang, letting Nicholas pick up the Snow Doll. The conditions in the Water Element World were noticeably better compared to the sweltering heat of the Fire Element World. However, as they continued to advance, the temperature around them gradually fell, and the sea under their feet was slowly replaced by frost. Whooosh, whoosh! (This wind seems like the one from my previous home!) Perked up by the blast of cold wind, the Snow Doll looked invigorated, and Bai Qi seemed to realize something. He said, ¡°Instructor Luo, is the Element Gate you found located right here?¡± ¡°Correct, why do you ask?¡± Luo Xiang asked, puzzled. ¡°Well, I suspect it might lead to more places than just Taize Lake.¡± Bai Qi explained how he, through the Element Gate in the Fire Element World, had unexpectedly ended up in Taize Lake, prompting Luo Xiang to fall into deep thought. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then we may not be able to stabilize the gate.¡± After pondering for a while, Luo Xiang said, ¡°Let¡¯s find the Element Gate first, and then worry about the rest.¡± With that, they continued onward and soon saw an Element Gate standing on the ice. ¡°We¡¯re here.¡± Just as Luo Xiang was about to land on the North Eagle, Nicholas abruptly turned his head towards one side and violently spewed dragon breath without any hesitation. Simultaneously, a gust of icy wind materialized out of thin air, which was duly blocked by the Jade Dragon¡¯s breath. ¡°Who dares to ambush me!¡± Nicholas roared out angrily, his terrifying dragon aura surging towards the empty space where a transparent figure gradually materialized. ¡°Is that¡­a Shadow of the Ice Ring?¡± Luo Xiang quickly identified the opponent and also made note of the abnormal surroundings. Upon closer inspection, he spotted numerous Water and Ice Elements emerging. Whooosh, whoosh? (Master, why do they look like me?) The Snow Doll looked around curiously. It was the first time he had encountered his kin, and he felt a natural sense of affinity. ¡°Strictly speaking, you and they belong to the same species.¡± Bai Qi patted the Snow Doll¡¯s head and added mentally. Excluding the Flame Soul, that is. ¡°Foreigners, why have you intruded upon the Water Element World? Leave immediately, and I will not hold you accountable.¡± The Shadow of the Ice Ring flew in front of them and said, ¡°Also, the place hidden behind that gate isn¡¯t beneficial to your kind. Do not touch it thoughtlessly.¡± Then, it looked at Luo Xiang and added, ¡°Human, we¡¯ve already warned you once, but you dared to return.¡± ¡°So it is. I wondered why this Element Gate had suddenly disconnected.¡± Understanding the situation, Luo Xiang looked at the Element Gate that was being enveloped by the Water Elements and said, ¡°You are actually worried that I might inadvertently open the gate to the Fire Element World, right?¡± The Shadow of the Ice Ring fell silent. Just as it was about to say something, a small figure darted towards it. Instinctively, it prepared to attack, but stopped once it detected the aura on the Snow Doll. Whooosh, whoosh? (You smell great, can I take a bite?) The Snow Doll scanned the Shadow of the Ice Ring up and down, blurting out something that made Bai Qi break out in a cold sweat. This little miscreant! What has it picked up from Gamma? It even thinks about taking a bite out of a Legend Species! At least wait till there¡¯s nobody around! It¡¯s rude to do such things on other¡¯s turf~ Aware of Bai Qi¡¯s anxiety, Nicholas bristled menacingly, ready to leap into action at any moment. Nonetheless, the Shadow of the Ice Ring showed no hostility towards the Snow Doll, on the contrary, it appeared quite amiable. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to see a newly born sibling of mine.¡± While gently cradling the Snow Doll, the Shadow of the Ice Ring looked at Bai Qi and asked, ¡°Human, have you formed a pact with it?¡± ¡°Yes, his name is Jie Ta.¡± Bai Qi relaxed when he realized the Shadow of the Ice Ring had no intentions of hurting the Snow Doll, and the Snow Doll came right back to him. Then he asked, ¡°From what I understood, new members of your kind haven¡¯t been born in a long time?¡± At this, the Shadow of the Ice Ring fell silent, prompting Bai Qi to take the opportunity to continue asking, ¡°Aren¡¯t the souls of Elemental Creatures supposed to return to the Elemental World after death? How has this situation come about?¡± ¡°Since you¡¯re its Beast Master, I won¡¯t keep it a secret from you. I hope you can protect it well. If it dies, it won¡¯t be able to revive again.¡± The Shadow of the Ice Ring sighed and said, ¡°It¡¯s true. Even if our Elemental Core is shattered, our spirit can return to the Elemental World, awaiting rebirth.¡± ¡°But since some unknown time, our Elemental Creatures¡¯ spirits don¡¯t get reborn after returning to the Elemental World.¡± Chapter 501 - Chapter 501: Chapter 496: The Mysterious Elemental World Chapter 501: Chapter 496: The Mysterious Elemental World ¡°No longer resurrecting?¡± Bai Qi was startled at the words, while Shadow of the Ice Ring nodded affirmatively, saying, ¡°That¡¯s right, haven¡¯t you noticed that the creatures in the Elemental World are particularly few?¡± ¡°It does seem so¡­¡± Bai Qi realized this as he flew on his journey, noticing they indeed hadn¡¯t seen many Water Element creatures, and the scenario in the Fire Element World seemed similar. Thinking about it that way, was he relentlessly pursued by a Demi-God Flame Demon after killing a Fire Tyrant because of this? But even though he sort of understood now, Bai Qi didn¡¯t feel much guilt. He wasn¡¯t any saint. It was survival of the fittest. The weak were sinners, why should he have to define everything as just good and evil? ¡°We haven¡¯t been able to find the reason, so we don¡¯t want the current situation to change. If you aren¡¯t here for anything in particular, please leave. We don¡¯t want to create unnecessary sacrifices.¡± The stance of Shadow of the Ice Ring was rather cordial as he said, ¡°All you need to do is leave the way you came, no one will stop you.¡± Bai Qi fell silent. Shadow of the Ice Ring¡¯s words had a ring of truth to them because according to the Federation¡¯s data, the population of Elemental System pets was indeed declining. In other words, the Water Element World was indeed the safest place for them. However, leaving right now felt like a letdown. ¡°If I can help solve this problem, can I continue to solidify the Element Gate?¡± Just then, Luo Xiang suddenly stepped forward. ¡°Solve the problem?¡± Shadow of the Ice Ring sighed helplessly, saying, ¡°Humans, it¡¯s not that I doubt your abilities, but how could you solve a problem that even our Demi-God couldn¡¯t?¡± ¡°That may not necessarily be true.¡± Luo Xiang smiled broadly, saying, ¡°Every expert has their specialty, and I think I¡¯ve located the source of the problem.¡± As he spoke, Luo Xiang pointed at the Element Gate below. ¡°The Element Gate?¡± Shadow of the Ice Ring was stunned and was about to ask something when a deep voice suddenly came from below the water. ¡°Human, speak.¡± Then, to Bai Qi¡¯s surprise, a massive Water Element emerged from the water. Bai Qi estimated that it was no smaller than the Demi-God Flame Demon he had encountered. Could this be the Water Element Demi-God that Shadow of the Ice Ring spoke of? ¡°Bai Qi, was it one of these beings you encountered earlier?¡± Feeling a presence no weaker than Aleta¡¯s from the creature, Nicholas, who had initially wanted to show off, involuntarily retracted a bit. ¡°Yes, it was a Demi-God Flame Demon.¡± ¡°Alright, I might not be able to protect you.¡± Nicholas narrowed his eyes, saying, ¡°But don¡¯t worry, Bai Qi. If anything does go wrong, I¡¯ll throw you into the Jade Dream. You should survive.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it seems like there won¡¯t be any issues for now.¡± Looking over at Luo Xiang, Bai Qi felt a sense of unparalleled security. No wonder they said there was a high probability that the future Association President¡¯s position would fall to Luo Xiang. It made sense. Seeing the Demi-God Water Spirit emerge, Luo Xiang showed no signs of tension, but instead became more composed. ¡°It¡¯s quite a coincidence, if it weren¡¯t for my friend here who recently visited the Fire Element World, I probably wouldn¡¯t have thought of this.¡± Once again pointing at the Element Gate, Luo Xiang said, ¡°If the records are correct, the Four Great Elemental Realms should be independent of each other, right?¡± ¡°The Great Elemental Spirits were all together when they established the Elemental World, but after the Elemental Spirits disappeared, the Elemental World became four separate worlds. And the only passage for us to connect with the outside world is the Element Gate.¡± The Demi-God Water Spirit nodded, saying, ¡°Over the years, with the decrease of Element Gates, the Four Great Elemental Realms have essentially lost contact with the outside world.¡± ¡°The problem lies with the Element Gate.¡± Luo Xiang smiled. Bai Qi immediately understood what he meant, saying, ¡°So Instructor Luo, what you¡¯re saying is that the Element Gate is connected to both the Fire Element World and the Water Element World at the same time, leading to the current situation?¡± ¡°That¡¯s my understanding.¡± Luo Xiang nodded, saying, ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, the Element Gates of the two worlds accidentally fused together, which reconnected the two worlds that were meant to be separate.¡± ¡°Water and fire are incompatible. The contact between two worlds with completely opposing elements is why neither of you can give birth to new people.¡± The Water Spirit was silent for a moment, and then said, ¡°Do you have evidence?¡± ¡°The evidence is right here.¡± Luo Xiang took Snow Doll from Bai Qi¡¯s hands, saying, ¡°Given your strength, you should be able to see what¡¯s special about this little one, right?¡± The Water Spirit blinked at the words, and then looked deeply at Snow Doll. His eyes showed a hint of surprise. ¡°He is¡­¡± ¡°Correct, this little one was born when the two worlds merged, then gestated for many years before birth. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be almost as powerful as you now.¡± Luo Xiang nodded, while Bai Qi was stunned by the origins of Snow Doll. His own Light Armor Sword Rider seemed less impressive in comparison. ¡°Even if that¡¯s the case, it doesn¡¯t change our current situation.¡± The Water Spirit looked at Luo Xiang, saying, ¡°I¡¯ve noticed this Element Gate, but I¡¯ve never found any way to dismantle it.¡± ¡°So as I was saying, there are specialties in magic~¡± Luo Xiang chuckled, saying, ¡°If you guys don¡¯t mind, I¡¯d like to give it a shot. Perhaps, I could help you solve the problem of no new members being born.¡± ¡°Of course, this entails certain risks, so if you¡¯re unwilling, we can just leave peacefully now.¡± Damn, first talking about the benefits and then pretending to be helpless. Instructor Xiang really knows how to swindle people. No, he¡¯s fooling the elements. Sure enough, after hearing Luo Xiang¡¯s words, the Water Spirit fell silent, glancing at the sparse clan members around it. It took a long time before it opened its mouth. ¡°I¡¯ll let you try, and I¡¯ll offer as much help as I can. If you can do it, you¡¯ll become friends of the Water Element World.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t blame you if you fail. After all, if things keep going like this, the Water Element World won¡¯t escape extinction.¡± Hearing the Water Spirit¡¯s promise, Luo Xiang finally showed a satisfied smile on his face, patting Bai Qi, and said, ¡°Don¡¯t stand there dazed. Let¡¯s get to work.¡± ¡°Uh, okay.¡± Bai Qi nodded and then followed Luo Xiang to the front of the Element Gate. Multiple runes were already drawn on the Element Gate, presumably the ones Luo Xiang used to fixate the coordinates of the Element Gate. But as Luo Xiang approached the Element Gate, he erased them all without hesitation, and then began sketching a new Rune Structure. ¡°This is the Space Transmission Rune I designed, you go to the other side and draw along with me.¡± Luo Xiang threw a book to Bai Qi and gave the order. Bai Qi promptly flipped through it briefly and then began sketching. Initially, Bai Qi was a bit slow, occasionally asking Luo Xiang some questions. But gradually, Bai Qi paced up and even surpassed Luo Xiang, the original designer. ¡°This kid, his talent in Runes is really strong.¡± Seeing this, Luo Xiang nodded in approval. The two of them worked in tandem and completed the Array in no time. Later, Luo Xiang made few alterations to the Array on both sides. Of course, Bai Qi wouldn¡¯t miss such a good learning opportunity. He followed along earnestly and learned. ¡°Water Attribute Runes and Fire Attribute Runes, Instructor Luo, are you planning to use the opposing energies of the two to separate this Element Gate?¡± ¡°Yes, exactly.¡± Luo Xiang nodded, looking at the Water Spirit and said, ¡°Later, we will input energy into the Fire side. Could you cooperate with us and input an equal amount of energy? Would that be okay?¡± ¡°It would be easy.¡± The Water Spirit nodded, then dispersed the curious Water Elements around it, asking, ¡°When do we start?¡± ¡°Wait a bit.¡± Luo Xiang summoned the Immeasurable Balance and the Sun Chasing Demon Wolf. Bai Qi understood immediately and summoned Alpha and Fungi. Of course, to tear apart the Element Gate, considerable energy was needed. So, all their Pets with Fire Element skills were summoned. ¡°Follow the Runes I set and release the Fire Attribute energy into these nodes. Remember, there¡¯s no need to rush.¡± Luo Xiang looked at Bai Qi earnestly and started releasing energy. On the other side, the Water Spirit immediately released an equivalent amount of Water Attribute energy. All of a sudden, the Runes were activated. Bai Qi then gave the instructions to his Pets. Alpha and Fungi understood instantly and began to release their own energy. The addition of the Twin Pets made the Array brighter and the Water Spirit increased its energy on the other side. Still, the Element Gate showed no response. ¡°We still lack energy.¡± Luo Xiang sighed resignedly, ¡°Water Spirit Lord, could you slowly increase your power, even if you exceed us? I¡¯ll figure out a way to reconcile it.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Water Spirit nodded slightly and slightly increased its strength. The Immeasurable Balance immediately floated to the top of the Element Gate, adjusting the energies on both sides. This time, the Element Gate finally changed. A crack appeared in the middle of what previously was a seamless Element Gate. ¡°It really is working!¡± Seeing the Element Gate really becoming two like Luo Xiang described, they were indeed fused together. Grrr! However, just at that moment, a furious roar came from Bai Qi¡¯s side of the Element Gate. The powerful flame energy directly disrupted the energy input by the Three Pets. Even the Three Pets were blasted away. Immediately afterwards, before Bai Qi and the others could react, a flaming arm stretched out from the Element Gate and reached for Bai Qi. ¡°Flame Demon!¡± Seeing this, the Water Spirit instantly started to ripple. Countless water pillars rushed out, trying to stop the Flame Demon. But the Flame Demon was noticeably closer to Bai Qi and reached him first. ¡°Don¡¯t you dare harm my friend!¡± Hoo, hoo! (Don¡¯t you dare harm my master!) Nicholas, who was already standing by Bai Qi¡¯s side, instantly activated the Jade Domain to block, but he seemed like a child before the Flame Demon. Bai Qi and Snow Doll, along with him, were all grabbed in one go. ¡°I swear, this trans-world chase, does this Flame Demon need to be so vengeful!¡± Chapter 502 - Chapter 502: Chapter 497: Clan Members Battle! Chapter 502: Chapter 497: Clan Members Battle! Fire Element World. The Flame Demon pulled his arm back from the Element Gate, looking at the huge green orb in the palm of his hand. He attempted to crush it but found himself unable to do so instantaneously. A demigod, although significantly more powerful than low-level legends like Nicholas, was not quite as easy to manipulate because Nicholas was, after all, a green dragon. However, the Flame Demon had no intention of backing down. He pulled a lava hammer from a nearby pool of magma and raised it high, ready to forcibly smash Nicholas¡¯s Jade Domain. ¡°Bai Qi, I may not be able to hold up this time. Be ready. I will take you to the Jade Dream!¡± Sensing the powerful aura of the Flame Demon, Nicholas instantly used the Jade Imprint, planning to send Bai Qi away first. However, under the influence of the Flame Demon¡¯s energy, the Jade Imprint could not coalesce. The Flame Demon¡¯s hammer was already about to fall on their heads. Seeing this situation, Bai Qi¡¯s mind raced, and he suddenly had an idea, shouting. ¡°I can help you solve the problem of no new tribes being born in the Fire Element World!¡± Bang! With a loud sound, the lava hammer directly smashed the former residence of Snow Doll, spraying countless sparks of molten rock. ¡°Huh? Why am I not dead?¡± Nicholas slowly opened his eyes, somewhat confused, while Bai Qi collapsed on the ground, no longer having the strength to speak. Barely surviving, he quickly took a few more breaths, fearing he might not be alive soon. ¡°Human, how do you know about the problems in the Fire Element World?¡± Enma put away his hammer, his flaming eyes staring intently at Bai Qi, asking. ¡°Because, the Water Element World next door has the same problem.¡± Bai Qi adjusted his breath for a moment, then conveyed the current situation in the Water Element World and Luo Xiang¡¯s speculation to the Flame Demon. ¡°Just a guess? I can¡¯t believe you.¡± Unlike the Water Spirit, the Flame Demon didn¡¯t hesitate to reject Bai Qi¡¯s suggestion. How terrible, why are there so many difficult fire element creatures, but the water element ones are so easy going. Did merging two worlds even change their way of thinking? Complaints aside, Bai Qi still immediately picked up the Snow Doll, saying, ¡°This is my pet, also a new species born in the fusion of water and fire element worlds. I guess you can see the clues, right?¡± At this, the Flame Demon hesitated, and then caught a glimpse of Snow Doll¡¯s burning soul. ¡°You belong to us. Why are you wearing the guise of water elements!¡± The Flame Demon clearly seemed displeased. He was going to melt the ice and snow that was covering Snow Doll, scaring him into hiding in Bai Qi¡¯s arms, not daring to poke his head out. ¡°Sir Flame Demon, Jie Ta is now a complete life. If you strip him of his water elements, he might die.¡± Bai Qi intoned significantly, saying, ¡°You don¡¯t want your tribesmen to decrease any further, do you?¡± The Flame Demon paused then said, ¡°Even if what you are saying is true, how can you be sure that once the two doors are separated, the Water and Fire Element Worlds can also be separated?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t guarantee it.¡± Bai Qi shrugged and said, ¡°But if it¡¯s successful, I think it will bring you even more benefits.¡± The Flame Demon fell silent, then spoke. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll trust you for now. However, if it fails, I will leave you forever in the Fire Element World!¡± That¡¯s fine, by then, someone else would have probably figured out a solution. Bai Qi nodded repeatedly. Since the Flame Demon could capture him through the Element Gate, the Water Spirit should be able to do so too. Maybe if he was closer to the Element Gate, they might succeed. With this in mind, Bai Qi immediately took Nicholas to the Element Gate. Then, according to his previous memory, he started to trace runes on this gate. ¡°Slowly pour energy into this side later. Be careful, the other side needs to cooperate.¡± Bai Qi explained the process to the Flame Demon and then ran to the other side, planning to charge the water element energy. ¡°Don¡¯t move, wait until I open it.¡± Seeing this, Enma suddenly released a ring of fire, trapping Bai Qi and Nicholas within before he began to execute the process as Bai Qi had explained. ¡°These days, even Flame Demons resort to such cunning tricks. What¡¯s a man to do!¡± Seeing the fire circle that only trapped them but left them unharmed, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but curse mentally. At the same time, he silently prayed for the success of Luo Xiang¡¯s plan. If it wasn¡¯t successful, he would turn into a kebab! Unlike the tender operation by the Water Spirit, the movement of the Flame Demon was clearly much more violent. The energy filled up the entire rune structure in an instant. The Element Gate began to shake violently as if it might collapse at any time. Luckily, just as Enma¡¯s energy was about to burst open the rune structure, a gentle water element energy emerged from the other side, pulling the Element Gate to separate. Seeing this, the flame on the Flame Demon¡¯s body fluctuated violently as he increased his energy output again. The energy on the other side also increased accordingly. Gradually, the Elemental Gate truly began to peel apart, slowly transforming into two independent portals. ¡°It¡¯s indeed as Instructor Luo predicted!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up at the sight. As long as the two Element Gates could be separated successfully, he would be saved! ¡°Bai Qi, Bai Qi!¡± Just at that moment, Nicholas gently prodded Bai Qi, saying. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Maybe we should run, this gate might not be so easy to separate.¡± Nicholas pointed out at the two Element Gates. Even though they were separated, they were still leaning against each other, saying, ¡°While the Flame Demon hasn¡¯t reacted, let¡¯s get away.¡± ¡°Run?¡± At Bai Qi¡¯s words, he noticed that Nicholas had silently opened the Jade Imprint at some point. ¡°Well done!¡± Bai Qi gave Nicholas a thumbs-up, not in a hurry to run anymore, but instead, he hid in the mouth of Jade Imprint, quietly waiting. Now that there was a way out, he could comfortably wait for the finale. As Nicholas had feared, both the Flame Demon and the Water Spirit were deploying their true powers, yet the Element Gate was still connected. No matter what, they could not separate completely. Even more important, the Space Rune Structure designed by Luo Xiang was about to fail. ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s skedaddle.¡± Bai Qi glanced at the Flame Demon, whose attention was wholly on the Element Gate, and signaled Nicholas to retreat from the scene. ¡°Hm, where¡¯s Jie Ta?¡± Just then, Bai Qi suddenly noticed that Snow Doll, who had been by his side all along, had vanished. Looking around, he was surprised to see that the little guy had actually climbed through the ring of fire and made it to the Element Gate. Chirp chirp! (You are not allowed to destroy my home!) Snow Doll climbed on the Element Gate, tried to roar at the Flame Demon, but its cute and cuddly look really had no threatening effects. This kid, growing more and more audacious huh.¡± Bai Qi felt a headache coming on upon seeing this. He caught Nicholas¡¯ eye, and Nicholas immediately understood, releasing Jade Power to forcibly break through the ring of fire and rushing towards Snow Doll. But before they could get close, the snow and ice on Snow Doll melted quickly and evaporated, transforming it directly into Cloud Child¡¯s form. However, the transformation was not over. After becoming Cloud Child, Jie Ta¡¯s body continued to heat up. The thick clouds were reheated and gradually turned red. Instantly, hot clouds rolled back, again condensing into a child-like form that was similar to Snow Doll¡¯s. However, its face was defiant, and the snowflakes on both cheeks had turned into flames. ¡°So there¡¯s indeed a new form¡­¡± Bai Qi had foresaw this transformation, and at the same time, he received the new data from Jie Ta. [Name]: Fire Naughty Child (Jie Ta) [Nature]: Fire (Myth) [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King [Growth Level]: Four Stage, four Level [Skills]: Flowing Fire Inferno (Transcendent Level ¨C proficient), Ash (Super Level ¨C skilled), Fire Wheel (Super Level ¨C proficient), Flame Soul (Transcendent Level-skilled) [Energy Value]: 9E9210W [Condition]: Evolvable ¡­ ¡°Fire Naughty Child? Sounds pretty rebellious~¡± Bai Qi smacked his lips, looking at Jie Ta who had climbed on top of the Element Gate and was now attacking the Flame Demon. He sighed. No wonder Old Lady Fan wanted him to enhance Jie Ta¡¯s ice-based skills; otherwise, it was impossible for Jie Ta to calm down. The attack from Jie Ta obviously posed no threat to the Flame Demon, which only made the latter¡¯s eyes soften. So refractory, a worthy representative of the fire elements! However, just when Jie Ta was aggressively attacking the Flame Demon, the Element Gate beneath Jie Ta abruptly separated completely, revealing an area of nihility. And beyond that nihility was an endless void! ¡°Damn it, Nicholas, save him.¡± Seeing Jie Ta being unguardedly thrust into the void, Bai Qi thumped Nicholas hard. Nicholas instantly appeared in front of the Element Gate, his dragon claws reaching out to catch Jie Ta, but they were repelled by an invisible force. Hatro hatro? (Damn it, where is this place?) Jie Ta was also held by this invisible force. He looked around displeasingly, then abruptly threw a fireball in an attempt to break the barrier. Unfortunately, this barrier was not something that Jie Ta could break; he couldn¡¯t even make it shake. ¡°It seems, it¡¯s successful.¡± At that moment, one of the Element Gates suddenly opened, revealing the figures of the Water Spirit and Luo Xiang. The Flame Demon on the other side also followed suit, opening the gate to the Fire Element World. The Demi-Gods of the two Elemental Realms looked at each other, then they poured energy into their respective Element Gates in unison. The void between the two gates was immediately filled with water and fire energy, forming a very special existence. ¡°Tsk tsk, I thought it would be completely separated, but in the end, it¡¯s a special channel?¡± Luo Xiang stepped through the Element Gate, into the Elemental Channel. As the Water Spirit and Flame Demon¡¯s energy filled it, the Elemental channel was no longer exposed directly to the void and gradually became stable. However, Jie Ta became increasingly irascible, and when he saw Luo Xiang appear, he even wanted to attack him. ¡°Has his soul been invaded by the fury of fire?¡± The Water Spirit sighed, then casually threw an ice ball into Jie Ta¡¯s body. The flames on him gradually dissipated, and he returned to Snow Doll¡¯s form. ¡°Why did you touch my clansman!¡± Seeing this, the Flame Demon immediately roared, reaching out its arm trying to take Jie Ta back, but the Water Spirit also stretched out her arm to resist. Two Demi-Gods, fighting for a special being like Jie Ta! Chapter 503 - Chapter 503: Chapter 498: Elemental World Peace Ambassador - Jie Ta! Chapter 503: Chapter 498: Elemental World Peace Ambassador ¨C Jie Ta! ¡°Stop!¡± At that moment, a figure suddenly appeared next to Jie Ta. The Flame Demon and the Water Spirit both halted, accurately stopping on either side of Bai Qi. ¡°Human, are you looking for death ?!¡± Seeing Bai Qi, who had appeared riding Delta, the Flame Demon couldn¡¯t help but curse angrily. ¡°You¡¯re too impulsive.¡± The Water Spirit, seeing this, helplessly shook her head. ¡°Isn¡¯t it because the two of you were getting too carried away?¡± Bai Qi picked up the sleeping Snow Doll, ¡°Don¡¯t forget, what was the purpose of your visit this time.¡± At Bai Qi¡¯s words, Flame Demon and Water Spirit reacted and returned to their respective realms to investigate. As always, the scenes remained the same, but whether it was the fiery Fire Elemental World or the cold Water Elemental World, signs of new life subtly appeared. Their worlds began to breed new tribesmen once again. Strong joy simultaneously surged into the two demi-gods¡¯ minds, and then they unceremoniously rushed into the Element Gate. ¡°Holy fuck, what are they planning to do?¡± Bai Qi was alarmed. According to Delta, they were in a special area created by two Element Gates by accident. If they collapsed, they would fall into the void. Luckily, the Element Gates were much stronger than Bai Qi imagined. When the two demi-gods entered, the gates expanded to match the size of the demi-gods. And naturally, the passage between the two gates did the same. ¡°Human, thank you for saving our Water Elemental World.¡± The Water Spirit¡¯s voice was soft. She bent her body towards Luo Xiang and Bai Qi and solemnly expressed her gratitude. ¡°Hmph, kneeling before humans is a disgrace to us elementals! But, considering you helped me, I won¡¯t kill you.¡± The Flame Demon gave a cold snort, then looked towards Jie Ta, ¡°But this little fellow must be handed over to our Fire Elemental Realm. I can sense a strong fire power within his soul.¡± ¡°I refuse. His core is a true Water Elemental Core. The Fire Elemental World is not conducive to his growth.¡± The Water Spirit¡¯s tone was soft, but her attitude was incredibly firm. ¡°Cough, cough¡­ Actually, the problem is not that complicated.¡± Seeing that the two demi-gods seemed about to fight again, Bai Qi coughed lightly, drawing the two demi-gods¡¯ attention to himself. Bai Qi picked up Snow Doll, ¡°Jie Ta is a special life form born during the contact between the two worlds. It is somewhat narrow to define him purely based on one elemental type.¡± ¡°Since the Water and Fire Elemental Realms have both regained the ability to give birth to new lives, there¡¯s no need to focus on Jie Ta that much, isn¡¯t that right?¡± Water Spirit remained silent, while Flame Demon still looked displeased, ¡°This won¡¯t do, you killed one of my tribesmen before, you must compensate me with a tribesman!¡± ¡°Compensation? How about I compensate you?¡± A black beam of light suddenly burst in from the direction of the Water Elemental World, blocking Bai Qi. ¡°Teacher?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit upon seeing this. Recently, his teacher¡¯s aid was timely and could be described as a timely rain! ¡°I came here following the guidance of the Water Element when the Element Gate shook violently earlier.¡± Bai Heguang looked at Flame Demon as his aura gradually increased, even forcefully suppressing Flame Demon¡¯s imposing aura. ¡°You?¡± Seeing this, the Flame Demon suddenly grinned, once again pulling out a molten lava hammer, ¡°We didn¡¯t finish last time, let¡¯s continue.¡± ¡°Pleased to!¡± Bai Heguang was not afraid in the slightest, but was stopped by Bai Qi. ¡°Teacher, don¡¯t be in a hurry.¡± Bai Qi walked in front of Bai Heguang, glanced at the two demi-gods, ¡°As you two can see, the Water and Fire Elemental Realms are separate but still maintain a passage. Plus, with the birth of Jie Ta, don¡¯t you see anything?¡± The two demi-gods were stunned, but it was Water Spirit who reacted first, ¡°You mean, is this an opportunity for the Four Great Elemental Realms to merge again?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Bai Qi clapped his hands emphatically, ¡°As you said, Lord Water Spirit, the Elemental Worlds were originally merged. They only separated after the Elemental Spirits disappeared.¡± ¡°And now, the Water and Fire Elemental Worlds are interconnected yet don¡¯t interfere with one another. Isn¡¯t this the best proof?¡± At Bai Qi¡¯s words, the two demi-gods fell silent again, seemingly sensing something. Seeing this, Bai Qi seized the opportunity, ¡°In this case, you two don¡¯t actually need to strictly determine Jie Ta¡¯s race. After all, they are all elements, right?¡± ¡°However, if you insist on defining a race, why not let Jie Ta become the ambassador of peace between the two Elemental Realms?¡± ¡°Ambassador of peace?¡± The Flame Demon was stunned for a moment, looking at Water Spirit who also seemed a bit puzzled, ¡°What does that mean?¡± Bai Qi grinned, ¡°He would be free to travel between the two Elemental Realms, symbolizing friendship.¡± ¡°After all, since the Water and Fire Elemental Realms are connected, what if the other two realms are also connected one day? By then, we could send Jie Ta on this task.¡± ¡°Perhaps, the Four Great Elemental Realms could merge again and the Elemental Spirits could return, right?¡± When Bai Qi said this, even the experienced Water Spirit and Flame Demon were somewhat stunned by the picture Bai Qi had drawn. ¡°Bai Qi, isn¡¯t this scenario a little too grand?¡± Luo Xiang approached Bai Qi, suppressing his laughter. ¡°Who cares, bamboozle them first.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders and glanced at Bai Heguang beside him, saying, ¡°Anyway, the teacher is here now, I wouldn¡¯t be able to trick them, nor run away.¡± ¡°You kid, having a backing really changes things.¡± At Luo Xiang¡¯s words, he couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Indeed, with Bai Heguang there, they now had a bargaining chip to negotiate with these two demi-gods, not to mention Nicholas and the North Eagle, two legendary creatures. Who would win was still up for debate. Just then, the two Element Gates suddenly began to shake violently, and the Water Spirit and Flame Demon, as if they had received some commands, turned their attention to Bai Qi. ¡°We agree.¡± The Flame Demon and Water Spirit spoke in unison, then clapped on the Element Gate. A red and a blue beam of light fell from the Element Gate to Jie Ta¡¯s forehead, transforming into two runes standing opposite each other. At the same time, Bai Qi, as a Beast Master, also felt some changes in his body, but upon close inspection, it seemed no different from before. ¡°Starting from today, you and Jie Ta can freely enter and leave the Water and Fire Elemental Realms. Our tribes will also treat you as one of us, and the Water and Fire Elements will no longer harm you.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s puzzled look, the Water Spirit patiently explained. ¡°So, does this mean I¡¯m immune to both water and fire from today?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, but Bai Heguang quickly doused his enthusiasm, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t get your hopes up. It¡¯s just that the Water and Fire Elemental Realms have recognized you and your pet beast. The effect of this mark is not universal other than these two places.¡± ¡°Alright then¡­¡± Bai Qi regretfully clicked his tongue when he heard this. He was ready to make waves, but it seemed he had overthought it. ¡°But these two marks should improve Jie Ta¡¯s affinity for Water and Fire Elements, which is a good thing.¡± Luo Xiang leaned in to examine and said. ¡°Exactly, these two marks are blessings from the Elemental Realm consciousness, which are very helpful for Jie Ta¡¯s growth.¡± The Water Spirit nodded, saying, ¡°We hope the Elemental Realms can shine under his rule in the future.¡± ¡°World Blessings? Drawing pie charts has this benefit?¡± Bai Qi was startled by this and began to check Snow Doll¡¯s condition. [Name]: Snow Doll (Jie Ta) [Nature]: Ice (Myth) [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King [Growth Level]: Four Stage four Level [Skills]: Absolute Zero (Transcendent Level ¨C Skilled), Ice Contract (Super Level ¨C Mastered), Avalanche (Super Level ¨C Skilled), Flame Soul (Transcendent Level ¨C Mastered) [Energy Value]: 9E9210W [Condition]: Evolvable ¡­ Aside from Blizzard turning into Avalanche, Bai Qi did not see any differences in Snow Doll, and there was no change on the Fire Naughty Child¡¯s side either. Bai Qi silently withdrew his spirit power. He did not believe that the Water Spirits were lying. After all, he did indeed feel some changes. ¡°World Will¡¯s Blessing¡­ it still exists?¡± He had long known about the existence of the World Will, after all, the human¡¯s Beast Master talent was given by the Blessing of the Main World¡¯s World Will. However, after so many years, the World Will of the main world had never appeared again, instead, the Elemental Realm¡¯s had made some movements. He had a feeling that something was about to happen? ¡°Alright, now that the matter of the Water and Fire Elemental Realms is settled, can I continue my mission?¡± Seeing Bai Qi successfully trick the Water and Fire demi-gods, Luo Xiang also stepped forward again, asking, ¡°If you two have no objections, can I connect the exits of these two gates with the main world?¡± ¡°I have no objections.¡± The Water Spirit nodded, saying, ¡°New tribesmen have started to reproduce, and the other tribesmen can feel at ease.¡± ¡°I can too, anyway, there was originally a gate open to the outside.¡± The Flame Demon casually shook his head, before saying, ¡°I¡¯m going back to check on the new cubs, see you later,¡± and disappeared into the magma after going back into the Fire Elemental Realm. ¡°Thank you very much this time, the Water Elemental Realm is always your friend.¡± The Water Spirit nodded gratefully to the group, then returned to the Water Elemental Realm. ¡°Alright, I should get to work, starting by making this gate stable.¡± After the Water Spirit and Flame Demon had disappeared, Luo Xiang also started to get busy. Snore? (What just happened?) Snow Doll slowly came around, looking a little confused at Luo Xiang who was busy at the Element Gate, tilting its head in bewilderment. ¡°Nothing really, but your home is safe.¡± Bai Qi patted Snow Doll¡¯s head. He actually felt some warmth under the frost, but it was quickly replaced by cold. After all these twists and turns, it seems Snow Doll¡¯s ability to control water and fire elements became more harmonious. Snore? (My home? Where is it?) Bai Qi laughed and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it, both sides are your home now~¡± Being recognized by both the Water and Fire Elemental Realms, he could have a field day in the Water and Fire Elemental Realms in the future~ Chapter 504 - Chapter 504: Chapter 499: I Love to Kill in Dreams~ Chapter 504: Chapter 499: I Love to Kill in Dreams~ Seeing Bai Qi parading around like this, Bai Heguang naturally wanted to say a few words. But recalling what Zhao Futu had previously told him, his choice of words shifted. ¡°You reacted well, but don¡¯t take such risks next time.¡± ¡°Understood, Master.¡± Bai Qi nodded, and suddenly Nicholas, who was standing on the side, asked Bai Heguang, ¡°Can you help me improve my combat ability?¡± Upon hearing Nicholas¡¯s words, Bai Qi was startled, but thinking about recent events, he seemed to understand something. The reason Nicholas had left the headquarters was primarily to ensure his safety. The first time he accidentally entered the Fire Element World, Nicholas wasn¡¯t there. The second time he was in danger at sea, Nicholas arrived after Bai Qi had already escaped the peril. This time entering the Fire Element World together, Nicholas got repeatedly beaten by the Flame Demon. From Nicholas¡¯s perspective, this was tantamount to trampling on his pride as the Legendary Giant Dragon. ¡°No problem.¡± Seeing the sincerity in Nicholas¡¯s eyes, Bai Heguang nodded. He was well aware that Nicholas¡¯s power wasn¡¯t weak, in fact, it could even be considered strong, but his mindset wasn¡¯t nearly as stable as Alpha¡¯s. Without the mindset of a strong person, no matter how strong the power, it was nothing but an empty shell. However, if he could change his mindset, he could then rest assured about Bai Qi¡¯s safety in the future. Hearing Bai Heguang¡¯s agreement, Nicholas became animated and looked at Bai Qi, saying, ¡°I, the dragon, will go and train now. Epsilon will take care of the jade helmet production line.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Bai Qi nodded, Worm Grass also held the Jade Imprint, it could be a good practice. With no interference from the Elemental World, Luo Xiang¡¯s action of locking the Element Gate was noticeably faster, and he quickly fixed the gate of the Fire Element World. Then they all returned to the Water Element World, followed the same principle to fix it, and finally returned to Taize Lake. Below the now quiet Taize Lake, two doors of elements that looked similar were floating in the water. They maintained a special balance through energy circulation. ¡°I was only planning on stabilizing one Element Gate, but unexpectedly ended up with double the results.¡± Luo Xiang twisted his neck, massaging his slightly aching neck, and said, ¡°But with this, the Thirteenth Bureau might not be able to stay put.¡± ¡°They probably won¡¯t. After all, they already have a Fire Element Gate, having one more is meaningless. And now that both sides are connected, we just need to hold the Water Element Gate.¡± Bai Heguang looked at Luo Xiang and Bai Qi and said, ¡°You guys go back and rest, I¡¯ll stay here.¡± ¡°Understood, Master.¡± Bai Qi nodded, then turned to Nicholas and said, ¡°Nicholas, I¡¯m going back first, okay?¡± ¡°Hmm, I will definitely become a strong dragon capable of protecting you before I return!¡± Nicholas waved his dragon claw with a vow, his eyes filled with determination. ¡°Alright.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi slightly nodded, then rode Delta back to the Super God Evolution Research Institute directly. ¡°Now that you¡¯ve got some free time, Instructor Luo, I have quite a few questions to ask you.¡± As soon as Bai Qi landed, he immediately started to ask the questions he had encountered while researching the Soul-transferring Curse Mark. ¡°I can¡¯t do it anymore, I haven¡¯t slept in days. I need to get some sleep.¡± Seeing this, Luo Xiang waved his hands repeatedly, rushed out of Bai Qi¡¯s office without hesitation. He knew how crazy Bai Qi could get when he was in research mode. Judging by the length of those questions, leaving within two days was impossible. He had to run. ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi shrugged at the response, deciding to suppress his curiosity for the time being, and headed towards the jade helmet production line. Due to Nicholas¡¯s departure, the production of the jade helmets was stuck at the final stage. Helmets were piled up like a small mountain next to Nicholas¡¯s work station. ¡°I hope Nicholas comes back soon; otherwise, this production line is bound to collapse.¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly at the sight and then summoned Worm Grass. ¡°Ah, Master, what do you need from me?¡± Worm Grass, being awakened from a deep sleep, looked at Bai Qi with a blank expression, asking. ¡°Nicholas is temporarily unavailable, so I need you to help him imprint the jade seal on the helmets and gaming pods. Any problems with that?¡± Bai Qi pointed at the rapidly growing stack of helmets in front of him, briefly explaining the current situation. ¡°Delighted to.¡± Upon seeing the situation, Worm Grass readily agreed whilst flying over to the work station to immediately fall asleep. But then, the tentacles on Worm Grass began to rapidly extend, splitting into dozens of vines, lifting the helmets to apply the Jade Imprint, and then placing them in the completed product area. Even though the speed of applying the Jade Imprint wasn¡¯t as fast as Nicholas, the large number of vines made up for it, and the overall speed was not slower than Nicholas¡¯s. ¡°Sleeping yet still able to act freely, is this a bodily instinct? It doesn¡¯t seem like it.¡± Curious at the situation, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but admit that he hadn¡¯t been paying as much attention to Worm Grass recently, even less than the newcomer, Snow Doll. ¡°All of a sudden, I feel a bit guilty~¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, then picked up a Jade Helmet, and entered the Jade Dream. ¡°Master, what brings you here?¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s arrival, the busy cordyceps who was guiding new players to explore Emerald Dreamland, immediately went up to greet him. ¡°Nothing much, just came to see your work.¡± Bai Qi shook his head and said, ¡°I noticed that you can still act when you are asleep, what¡¯s the secret behind?¡± Realizing what Bai Qi was asking, Cordyceps answered with a smile, ¡°I was planning to discuss this with you. This happens thanks to your idea.¡± ¡°My credit¡­¡± Bai Qi was confused; he had no clue what he did. ¡°Didn¡¯t you tell me to try to form virtual souls? I did give it a try.¡± Overly excited, Cordyceps continued, ¡°Although I don¡¯t have a handle on virtual souls quite yet, I discovered that I can load these NPCs into my body, so they can act normally even when I¡¯m asleep, given commands beforehand.¡± ¡°So, those tendrils I saw were moving on their own when you had given them a full set of commands?¡± Cordyceps nodded: ¡°Exactly.¡± After listening to Cordyceps, Bai Qi was enlightened and concluded it in two words. Sleepwalk. Bai Qi was amazed by this thought and pondered something else, ¡°Epsilon, can your body fight freely while you¡¯re asleep?¡± Even though Cordyceps was a rare symbiotic species possessing two different physical structures, it shared one thought process. As a result, while cordyceps relied on its powerful physique to fight, it hardly ever used the skill of the dream system. And when using dreamland system skills, cordyceps is static. Until now, Cordyceps had not simultaneously used skills from both systems, merely utilizing the time difference of two types of abilities for combat. If Cordyceps could use Dreamland skills while sleeping and engage in physical combat at the same time, stacking these powers would be beyond adding one plus one. Killing in dreams could prove absolutely lethal! ¡°Fight freely while asleep? At present, I can¡¯t do that. Currently, I¡¯m only able to instruct the tendrils to perform simple operations. Something as complex as combat is somewhat difficult for me.¡± Cordyceps paused then continued ¡°However, I recently been trying to give similar commands to parasites. If successful, that might be a possibility.¡± Good grief! It wasn¡¯t enough to only sleepwalk; now he wanted to involve the parasites too. Upon hearing this, Bai Qi immediately realized that Cordyceps had an excellent understanding of his own combat methods and had already begun considering these tactics. ¡°However, this could prove difficult to achieve. After all, the combat commands are numerous, and organizing them solely by myself proves too troublesome. I may need to consume more combat-type dreams.¡± ¡°Combat-type dreams?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi raised an eyebrow and a sly grin appeared on his face. ¡®What a coincidence.¡¯ ¡­ Xia¡¯s Group branch in Gusu City. Seeing Bai Qi visiting unannounced, Xia Ya was somewhat puzzled, but he put on a surprised expression and greeted him, ¡°I was just thinking about inviting you for a visit through Xia Xuan, but to my surprise, you came over yourself.¡± ¡°Sorry to impose, but the details we discussed earlier have shown some progress, so I came to request a test.¡± Bai Qi took a large box out of the secret area and placed it in front of Xia Ya. ¡°There¡¯s already progress?¡± Xia Ya was astounded by the efficiency of Bai Qi¡¯s work. ¡°Well, it¡¯s not the large-scale battlefield dream system we discussed earlier. This one can only achieve 1vs1.¡± Bai Qi shrugged, saying. ¡°1vs1?¡± Xia Ya looked displeased for a moment. No wonder they made progress so quickly, a one-on-one match wasn¡¯t much different than actual combat. Realizing the change in Xia Ya¡¯s expression, Bai Qi didn¡¯t find it strange and added, ¡°The aim of this achievement is actually to serve the subsequent large-scale dreamland system. After all, combat is not leisure; we need to collect enough combat data to help us improve the system.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Upon hearing this, Xia Ya understood. Even for games, a lot of real data is needed to produce satisfactory results, so Bai Qi¡¯s operation was justified. ¡°So how can our Xia Group be of help?¡± Bai Qi smiled, opened the box to reveal two helmets, two collars and an interaction device, and said, ¡°These are samples I made. It will enable the Beast Master and pets to enter the same dream.¡± ¡°Originally, I was going to ask people from Wuhou Dojo to help test it, but considering this is a commission from Xia¡¯s Group, it would be more appropriate to ask Xia Ya to choose People for the test in accordance to the confidentiality agreement.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Xia Ya comprehended immediately and was surprised by Bai Qi¡¯s generous act. It seemed this was not what his father and brothers told him about Bai Qi. However, he couldn¡¯t rule out the possibility that Bai Qi might have other plans. ¡°But I want someone to try this device first. Is it okay?¡± Bai Qi nodded repeatedly, ¡°Absolutely, that¡¯s the reason I brought the samples.¡± ¡°Good.¡± Xia Ya nodded and went to arrange for the testers. Meanwhile, Bai Qi contacted cordyceps quietly through contract. ¡°Epsilon, is everythink okay?¡± ¡°Rest assured, Master, everything is perfect!¡± Chapter 505 - Chapter 505: Chapter 500: Why Not Just Break It Down to Zero~ Chapter 505: Chapter 500: Why Not Just Break It Down to Zero~ Xia Ya was highly efficient, and soon two solemn-looking Beast Masters arrived at his office, and under Bai Qi¡¯s guidance, put on the helmets. Swiftly, the two Beast Masters and their beast companions entered the land of dreams. ¡°Let¡¯s go in and observe as well.¡± Bai Qi took out two pairs of glasses and handed them to Xia Ya. ¡°What are these?¡± Bai Qi shrugged and said, ¡°These Dream-Entering Glasses can only observe, although they can communicate, they cannot interfere with their actions. It¡¯s essentially spectator¡¯s gear.¡± ¡°Spectators?¡± The mention of this made Xia Ya¡¯s eyes shine, the technology though simple, could be used as a tool for beginners to learn from, certainly a top-notch teaching tool. The two of them put on the glasses, and soon appeared in the dreamland of the two test subjects. Both the test subjects were still familiarizing themselves with the current environment, and upon seeing Bai Qi and Xia Ya appear, they immediately bowed in greeting. ¡°Don¡¯t mind me, just follow Master Bai Qi¡¯s instructions.¡± Xia Ya pointed to Bai Qi on his side and stepped back, while Bai Qi, without hesitation, directed the two to perform some simple tests. Once he confirmed there were no issues, he allowed them to begin battling. The two individuals seemed to be of a military background, their efficiency was top-notch. Upon receiving Bai Qi¡¯s direction, they immediately entered battle mode. Then, they began commanding their beasts to perform basic fight movements, and gradually started using skills, escalating it to a conventional fight. ¡°The foundational fighting is fine, but there seems to be some distortion in the way skills manifest in the dream world.¡± Upon noticing this, Bai Qi frowned slightly. It was a makeshift arrangement after all, despite thoughtful design, there were too many problems. However, Xia Ya seemed quite satisfied. Although he could only observe, he could vividly feel the reality of the two people¡¯s battle. Even though it was clearly still problematic, it was astonishing that it could achieve this effect in less than two weeks since he had proposed this deal to Bai Qi. ¡°Master Bai Qi, I¡¯m looking forward to your future research findings.¡± Xia Ya paused the battle and turned to Bai Qi, ¡°So, what does Xia¡¯s Group need to do next?¡± Seeing that the sponsor had no objections, Bai Qi breathed a sigh of relief and said, ¡°Xia¡¯s Group needs to send some Beast Masters to participate in data collection. It would be best to send some of each level and type, this way the data will be more comprehensive.¡± ¡°Of course, according to the confidentiality clause, all these experimental data will be handed over to Xia¡¯s Group in due time.¡± Xia Ya nodded and said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll arrange it right away, they should be in place by tomorrow at the latest.¡± Bai Qi smiled, took the lead to leave the dream, and looking at the few people still somewhat drowsy, said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go prepare the data collection room.¡± ¡°That would be appreciated.¡± Bai Qi smiled, packed up the samples, and said, ¡°I¡¯m the one who should be thanking Xia¡¯s Group.¡± Free dream collection personnel, his thanks were very sincere. ¡°Alright then, I won¡¯t disturb you further. See you tomorrow.¡± Bai Qi waved at Xia Ya and then left in a hurry. Seeing Bai Qi in this state, Xia Ya¡¯s impression of him changed once again. Perhaps he was a bit quirky, but indeed was a very upright researcher. ¡­ Super God Evolution Research Institute. Bai Qi took out the box once again, released the worm grass hidden in the interactive machine, and asked, ¡°How¡¯s it going, have you managed?¡± The worm grass nodded and said, ¡°I¡¯ve eaten up the dreamland from the previous battle and transferred a copy to them, they shouldn¡¯t be able to detect it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°So, shall we test the results first?¡± ¡°Yes, Boss.¡± The worm grass nodded, after a brief preparation it plunged into the dream. ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem like there¡¯s any difference.¡± Looking at the motionless worm grass, Bai Qi patiently waited for a long time and finally couldn¡¯t help but toss a water cup down on the worm grass. Whiz! A flash of blue-gold light shot by, and the water cup was pierced in mid-air, then Bai Qi saw the worm grass stop in front of him, the sharp teeth just one step away. Fortunately, the worm grass also woke up in time, and after seeing Bai Qi stunned on the spot, it quickly apologized. ¡°Boss, I didn¡¯t mean it!¡± Hearing the worm grass apologize, Bai Qi finally came back to his senses, an overjoyed look on his face. ¡°No need to apologize, I¡¯m fine.¡± Bai Qi grinned, ¡°It seems our idea is correct.¡± ¡°Indeed, I just went into the Jade Dream, but the body still retains some response capability.¡± The worm grass nodded continuously, ¡°But presently, I can only make simple reactions when I sense danger, there¡¯s still a long way to go before I can engage in formal combat.¡± ¡°No need to rush, don¡¯t we still have a lot of resources to collect?¡± Bai Qi smiled, with the arrival of Xia¡¯s Group¡¯s experienced players, the worm grass would have enough data support. By then, the worm grass¡¯s dream killing tactic wouldn¡¯t be a dream anymore. With this thought, Bai Qi immediately sprang into action and started preparing the data collection room, while setting up a large-scale interactive device on the worm grass¡¯s workstation. Since he hadn¡¯t yet resolved the server issue, he could only let the worm grass temporarily act in this role, which also facilitated the worm grass¡¯s collection of dreams. The staff of the Super God Evolution Research Institute was efficient, completing all these tasks in half a day, while the worm grass had once again plunged into work related to the Jade Dream. ¡°Being a GM in the dream while still physically working, I guess not many workers can compete with Epsilon.¡± As he watched the bustling Cordyceps again, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but stare, then returned to his lab to continue his research. Originally, he had intended to let the Xia Group¡¯s order hang there for a bit. However, since it involved upgrading the Cordyceps, it was better to start the research earlier. ¡­ The Secret Realm Base. After saving the current progress of his research and instructing Yu to continue, Bai Qi set out to check on a few pets. The research on the Soul Transmission Imprint had entered a bottleneck. Besides mastering the imprint bit by bit, there was no other solution for the time being. However, along with Bai Qi¡¯s research on the Soul Transmission Imprint, the Dreamland Battle Simulation System required by the Xia Group had progressed quickly. Even the Jade series had undergone significant improvements. After all, the original Jade Helmet was made based on the Soul Charm technology, supplemented by Bai Qi¡¯s understanding. Now that they had the legitimate Soul-transferring Curse Mark, the structure was naturally more complete. What was missing now was a dreamland large enough for many people to battle together. ¡°But where can I find a second Jade Dream?¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly, decided not to think about it for now, and started to check the status of his pets. Alpha remained solid, and the Husky remained shrouded in mystery, God only knew what it was up to. As for Gamma, if he wasn¡¯t in the kitchen, he was surely hanging out in the Holy Light Secret Realm. And as expected, Delta must have been in the Time Secret Realm, instructing Jie Ta in Alchemy. ¡°Why do I suddenly feel like a lonely old man?¡± Looking at his pets, each busy with their own affairs and uninterested in his, Bai Qi felt melancholy. ¡°Should I go find Cha and the others to kill time?¡± After some thought, Bai Qi gave up on this idea. He had pushed them too hard in recent practical classes, and they all harbored resentment toward him. He decided it was better not to go and make more trouble for himself. ¡°Let¡¯s see if Gamma has made any progress in the Holy Light Secret Realm.¡± Bai Qi teleported directly to the Holy Light Secret Realm, where he saw Gamma had split into countless sub-bodies, each absorbing the Holy Light Thunder. When a sub-body reached its limit, Gamma would send it away and split again. ¡°Gamma, what are you doing?¡± Bai Qi was a bit curious. Although Gamma could store much energy through the Twin-Life Contract, there was still a limit. Even though its sub-bodies could also absorb energy, that was usually used in battles, as land mines. Absorbing it now didn¡¯t seem to serve any purpose. Coo-coo-coo ~ (Master, Gamma couldn¡¯t find the inheritance you mentioned, so it split into many pieces to search together.) ¡°I see, so you¡¯re dividing up the workload.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood. Although finding an inheritance had little to do with the number of searchers, what if they got lucky? Wait, dividing up the workload? Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened. He grabbed Gamma and rubbed it hard. ¡°Good job, Gamma. Let¡¯s have an extra meal when we get back!¡± Having said this, Bai Qi disappeared from the Secret Realm and headed straight for the Association. Coo-coo-coo? (What happened to Master?) Gamma scratched its head in confusion. But it quickly gave up, lay down, and continued to withstand the onslaught of the thunder. Although it hadn¡¯t found the inheritance yet, its affinity with the Holy Light¡¯s power was increasing significantly. ¡­ Gusu City Beast Master Association. ¡°You mean to use some small Dreamland Secret Places or Spiritual Secret Places as substitutes for now?¡± President Qin nodded slightly after hearing Bai Qi¡¯s suggestion. ¡°Exactly. A world like Jade Dream isn¡¯t something we can rely on, and since it¡¯s merely being used as an assessment tool in the contract with Xia¡¯s Group, we don¡¯t need to find a large Secret Place at all.¡± Bai Qi paused before adding, ¡°As long as it involves the system, we can divide the workload later. Then we focus on the exchange of information; the effect will be the same.¡± ¡°Indeed, that is a viable solution.¡± President Qin nodded, ¡°In this way, we can also decline Luo Xiang.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback at hearing this. Soon, he saw President Qin send out a message. In no time, Luo Xiang appeared in the office. ¡°You clever boy, you came up with the idea of dividing up the workload. I¡¯ve been searching for information about large dreamland secret places everywhere.¡± Luo Xiang patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder, ¡°I thought it was a bit far away, so I¡¯m glad I don¡¯t have to go now.¡± Hearing Luo Xiang¡¯s words, Bai Qi seemed to understand something. He said, ¡°Instructor Luo, have you found it?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Luo Xiang nodded, ¡°While I was collecting resources from the Secret Realm Tower a while ago, I found some records. There, I discovered some notes.¡± ¡°If the records are right, there might be a Secret Place left there by a Dream Demon Beast.¡± Saying this, Luo Xiang suddenly waved his hand, ¡°But that place is too far away. Your idea of dividing up the workload is good, it saves us the trip.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t, if there¡¯s a chance for a large Secret Place, that¡¯s definitely a good thing.¡± Bai Qi shook his head continuously, dividing the workload was good, but having an intact one was also nice. At least, there could be more server maintenance fees, right~ Chapter 506 - Chapter 506: Chapter 501: Who Told You This is a Game? Chapter 506: Chapter 501: Who Told You This is a Game? Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s perseverance, Luo Xiang was not surprised, he said, ¡°However, the location of the Dream Demon Beast is somewhat awkward, so we can¡¯t get there for now.¡± ¡°Awkward?¡± Bai Qi was stunned when he heard this. There weren¡¯t many places that could be described by Luo Xiang as awkward, especially if it was extremely far away¡­ ¡°Is the location of this Dream Demon Beast in the tribal area?¡± Luo Xiang nodded and said, ¡°Yes, and it¡¯s right in the middle of the tribe.¡± ¡°Middle of the tribe?¡± Bai Qi raised his eyebrows slightly. The tribal territory was very vast. If they wanted to find the secret realm of the Dream Demon Beast, they would have to penetrate deep into the tribe. ¡°This secret realm is said to have been left by a legendary Dream Demon Beast. After its death, the corresponding tribe was consumed by neighbors, but its secret realm has never appeared.¡± Luo Xiang said, ¡°But I found some clues in another secret realm, we should be able to locate it.¡± ¡°Middle of the tribe?¡± President Qin shook his head, saying, ¡°The middle of the tribe is too dangerous. With Bai Qi¡¯s strength, it would be suicidal to go there now. I do not support this.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t intend for Bai Qi to go in the first place.¡± Luo Xiang shrugged and said, ¡°I happen to need some materials from the tribe¡¯s side. I originally planned to take a detour to find it, but it seems unnecessary now.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a relief.¡± Upon hearing this, President Qin felt relieved, while Bai Qi¡¯s face showed disappointment. If it weren¡¯t for its location in the middle of the tribe, if he could find it, he would have solved the issue of his exclusive secret realm of Cordyceps and the Dream Battle System. ¡°Since you, Bai Qi, have thought of a solution, I should stop wasting time here. I need to secure my materials first.¡± Luo Xiang waved his hand at Bai Qi and President Qin and left in a hurry. ¡°Why are they so busy after becoming a legend¡­?¡± Bai Qi muttered, upon seeing the situation. ¡°It¡¯s normal, and speaking of being busy, you¡¯re hardly in a position to talk about others.¡± President Qin looked at Bai Qi discontentedly and said, ¡°At this point, even finding you is becoming as difficult as encountering a legendary ferocious beast while dining out.¡± ¡°But President Qin, you still found me five part-time jobs¡­¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but complain. Seeing it seemed President Qin was about to get angry, he quickly escaped. ¡°Well, President Qin, I¡¯ll go back first. Please take care of the matter with the secret realm.¡± ¡°Damn kid, running so fast. I was actually thinking of getting you to help me with a couple of tasks!¡± Although President Qin was too late, he couldn¡¯t help but curse. However, after Bai Qi left, the expression on his face changed to a gratified smile. ¡°This kid, he¡¯s growing so fast¡­¡± ¡­ Super God Evolution Research Institute. Bai Yuxiao looked around curiously and exclaimed, ¡°Oh my goodness, is Bai Qi the head of such a large research institute now?¡± ¡°Yes, don¡¯t you check trending topics? It should have been reported long ago.¡± Bai Qiucha looked at Bai Yuxiao, smiling. Bai Yuxiao grimaced and said, ¡°I would have, but my father gave me strict orders. If I don¡¯t reach Fifth Stage, I can¡¯t touch my phone, play games, or use any electronic devices. If I hadn¡¯t seized the chance to come out this time, I¡¯d be no different from a primitive man.¡± ¡°Then why don¡¯t you practice harder? Although your Ghost Dragon doesn¡¯t grow as fast as my Bone Dragon, its potential should be higher.¡± Bai Qiucha shook his head, speaking. ¡°High potential is only good if I can reach it.¡± Bai Yuxiao summoned the Ghost Dragon and said, ¡°Given my current progress, I¡¯m guessing that by the time it reaches legendary status, I¡¯ll probably be its kin.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± Seeing Bai Yuxiao looking like this, Bai Qiucha didn¡¯t know how to comfort him. Actually, Bai Yuxiao¡¯s leveling speed wasn¡¯t bad. At Bai Yuxiao¡¯s age, Xiao Yuan and the others hadn¡¯t yet reached the Four Stage. However, after Bai Qi took the lead, and Gi Shan steadily caught up, it was unrealistic for Bai Yuxiao not to feel frustrated. ¡°Right, my dad is giving Nicholas special training lately. Do you want to join?¡± Bai Qiucha thought for a moment, then said. Bai Yuxiao nodded repeatedly, saying, ¡°My uncle? I¡¯d rather go home and get beaten by my dad.¡± Although Bai Heguang was not as violent as Bai Tongchen, his intimidating aura was truly terrifying to behold. ¡°Alright then.¡± Bai Qiucha shrugged. After confirming their identities with the gatekeeper, he said, ¡°We¡¯re here now, let¡¯s go find Bai Qi first.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The three of them entered the building together, then according to Bai Qi¡¯s message, they arrived at the Dream Battle Simulation System Research Department. ¡°You¡¯re here, right in time. The device is almost assembled.¡± Bai Qi, who was adjusting the equipment, saw the three people arriving, and immediately invited them over. ¡°Bai Qi, what¡¯s this thing?¡± Bai Yuxiao looked curiously at the contraption in front of him that seemed no different from a game console. ¡°You¡¯ll know it soon.¡± Bai Qi smiled, and then introduced Xia Xuan and Han Wei, who were already seated on the machine: ¡°This is Bai Yuxiao, a Four Stage Beast Master. As for Gu Shan, you two are already familiar with each other.¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Xia Xuan turned his head upon hearing the words, clearly remembering his defeat by Gu Shan in the joint examination of the two cities. ¡°Han Wei, Four-Stage Beast Master.¡± Han Wei clambered up from the machine agilely and introduced himself to Bai Yuxiao, ¡°Your name is Bai Yuxiao? Are you related to Bai Qiucha?¡± ¡°Yeah, Brother Cha is my cousin.¡± Bai Yuxiao nodded, responding. ¡°I see, no wonder you two look alike.¡± Upon hearing this, Han Wei understood and struck up a friendly conversation with Bai Yuxiao. Bai Yuxiao also welcomed the new friendship, becoming close with Han Wei quickly. ¡°Bai Qi, what are we doing here?¡± Bai Qiucha turned to Bai Qi, ¡°Are we supposed to test something with this machine?¡± ¡°Yes, this is a prototype dream battle simulation system designed by the Super God Evolution Research Institute and commissioned by Xia¡¯s Group.¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°If there¡¯s no problem with testing this time, then it¡¯s mission accomplished.¡± ¡°So we¡¯re guinea pigs, huh~¡± At these words, Bai Yuxiao had a sudden realization, ¡°But since it¡¯s actual combat, why use a dreamland? Wouldn¡¯t it be better to fight directly?¡± ¡°And in the future, we might have to fight tribal wars. Are you planning to go to the tribe to practice now?¡± Bai Qi sighed helplessly, ¡°Forget it, you¡¯ll know after you experience it later.¡± With that, Bai Qi walked to a device, started it, and pointed to two platforms, one larger and one smaller, and said, ¡°Later on, you and your pets will get on these platforms. The machine will automatically scan your data, then you just need to put on the dreaming helmet and necklace.¡± After listening to Bai Qi¡¯s explanation, Han Wei and the other two had a better understanding, while Xia Xuan had already summoned his Mechanical Tyrannosaurus to start the data scan, and he was the first to enter the dreamland. As the third young master of the Xia¡¯s Group and a Mechanical Master, Xia Xuan naturally joined the dream battle system research; thus he was already well-versed in these operations. Seeing this, the other three followed suit, summoning their own pets and logging into the dream battle system. ¡°Bai Qi, what about me?¡± Seeing others logging in one by one, Bai Qiucha couldn¡¯t help feeling a little bewildered. Bai Qi specifically asked him to come, but there were only four machines here, while he was the odd one out. ¡°You, your machine is over there.¡± Bai Qi gave a wry smile and pointed to a giant platform across the way. ¡°How could a boss like you use such a small test platform.¡± ¡­ Inside the Dream Battle System. The four who first entered the dreamland looked curiously around, and seeing their pets having entered as well, they were even more curious. Han Wei patted the Wind Demon Wolf¡¯s body. Understanding the instruction, the Wind Demon Wolf immediately spat out a wind blade, shattering a distant stone. In an instant, the stones flew everywhere, leaving marks on their faces from the impact. ¡°All five senses are very real; I can even feel the body temperature of the Wind Demon Wolf. Is this really a dream?¡± Xia Xuan sneered at the words, ¡°Nonsense, do you think it¡¯s teleportation?¡± Han Wei shrugged his shoulders, then saw Bai Yuxiao and Gu Shan intently observing the status of their pets. ¡°The spirit power is similar to the normal state, but it seems that the body data is different?¡± As the owner of eight pets, Gu Shan was the first to detect the anomaly. ¡°Yes, this body is simply the synthesis of the scan results and pre-existing large-scale data, there will still be discrepancies with reality.¡± Bai Qi appeared from the side, ¡°However, it only affects the changes in power at the extreme state and the overall impact is not substantial.¡± ¡°Umm, Bai Qi, can you say it in layman¡¯s terms?¡± Bai Yuxiao wore a bewildered expression as he scratched his head. ¡°In simple terms, it¡¯s like creating a character in a video game, but it uses your data.¡± Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders, ¡°Although there is room for improvement, it¡¯s fine for assessing combat effectiveness. Rest assured and fight.¡± {¡°¡±So that¡¯s how it is.¡±¡±} Bai Yuxiao finally understood, he then looked at others excitedly, ¡°Then who¡¯s my opponent, them?¡± ¡°Impossible.¡± Bai Qi grinned, ¡°Didn¡¯t I mention? The dream battle system is for assessments, the opponents should be stronger than you.¡± ¡°Could it be¡­¡± Bai Yuxiao paused, then heard a sound of a loud dragon chant coming from the front. He turned and saw a gigantic bone dragon soaring across the sky, staring down at them indifferently. ¡°Is this Bai Qiucha¡¯s Bone Dragon? It¡¯s bigger than I expected.¡± Han Wei swallowed, then turned to Xia Xuan, ¡°Is your Mechanical Tyrannosaurus our opponent?¡± ¡°Obviously!¡± Xia Xuan sneered as the weapons on the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast¡¯s body activated, live ammunition, and energy guns roared simultaneously, shooting towards the Bone Dragon. ¡°Wow, if there¡¯s a game with this effect, it would definitely be invincible.¡± Bai Yuxiao licked his lips, and then guided the Ghost Dragon to launch an attack too. ¡°Playing a video game¡­ I love this system. Surely dad won¡¯t stop me this time?¡± Bai Yuxiao grinned, planning to show off his skills, but then saw a dark blue dragon breath descend from the sky. Not only did it break the attacks of the Mechanical Fierce Dragon Beast and the Ghost Dragon but also injured the Ghost Dragon, which couldn¡¯t dodge in time and let out a series of painful howls. ¡°Who told you this is a game¡­¡± Looking at Bai Yuxiao¡¯s stunned face, Bai Qi shrugged, ¡°Though it¡¯s a dreamland, the injuries you and your pets receive will feedback into your spirits. Although it is no different from having a nightmare and will not leave any sequelae, remember, when it hurts, it really hurts.¡± Chapter 507 - Chapter 507: Chapter 502: The Return of the Green Dragon after Completing its Studies Chapter 507: Chapter 502: The Return of the Green Dragon after Completing its Studies ¡°I knew it, there¡¯s no such thing as a free lunch.¡± Yuxiao heaved a helpless sigh, then looked up at the sky, saying, ¡°But there shouldn¡¯t be a problem with using Brother Cha as a boss, right?¡± ¡°Of course not, feel free to beat me up, don¡¯t hold back on my account!¡± Bai Qi nodded repeatedly, and the excitement of Han Wei and Gu Shan was ignited as they each controlled their pet beasts to launch an attack. However, Xia Xuan, who had always been at the forefront, quietly stepped back, attacking only with long-range weapons. As one of the testers for the Dream Battle System, he knew a few things. The Dream Battle System was supposed to scan the Beast Master and pet beast data to match a corresponding dream body. But if the scanned soul was too strong, the dream battle power could exceed the normal data. And judging by the size of this Bone Dragon, it definitely exceeded the data for the Fifth Stage. Rushing to fight it was basically asking for trouble. As expected, no matter how the four of them attacked, they couldn¡¯t harm the Bone Dragon at all. Instead, the Bone Dragon merely waved its claw, and the four pets were defeated as easily as breaking rotting wood and forcefully ejected from the Dream Battle System. Although it was just a dream, the sensation of pain in the dream was very real. To prevent harm to the users, the system would forcibly eject them when it detected they might experience a pain beyond the limit. This also served as a safety measure. ¡°Huh~ did we just get wiped out?¡± Yuxiao looked displeased and glared at Bai Qiucha, who shrugged his shoulders innocently. ¡°A Fifth Stage pet beast fighting a Fourth Stage pet, a one hit kill is normal.¡± Sitting in front of the machine¡¯s display screen, Bai Qi quickly scanned the recent data and said, ¡°Some data are still beyond the estimated range. We¡¯ll have to make minor adjustments and increase the sample size.¡± He then skillfully copied the data from the machine and handed it to Xia Xuan, saying, ¡°Take this to the Dream Battle Group. Have them modify it according to the places I marked, especially the connection system with the Secret Realm. That¡¯s critical.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± To Han Wei¡¯s surprise, Xia Xuan obediently accepted Bai Qi¡¯s pass, took the data disc, and ran out. ¡°Are my eyes deceiving me? Has Xia Xuan become so tame?¡± Yuxiao looked surprised. Although he didn¡¯t have much interaction with Xia Xuan, he heard things. The Xia Xuan he knew was nothing like the Xia Xuan now. Han Wei appeared calm and commented, ¡°It¡¯s normal, being beaten too much makes one more docile.¡± ¡°Ah, I suddenly understand.¡± Yuxiao glanced at Bai Qi, who was still studying the Dream Battle System, and suddenly realized. Although Xia Xuan didn¡¯t say anything, Bai Yuxiao had already guessed Xia Xuan¡¯s story. ¡°But aren¡¯t you worried that Xia Xuan is here to steal your technology?¡± Han Wei looked at Bai Qi with a smirk. ¡°I don¡¯t think Xia¡¯s Group is that stupid.¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips. The Super God Evolution Research Institute was supported by the five major financial groups and even backed by the Federation. It would be stupid for Xia¡¯s Group to attempt to steal anything. Furthermore, this wasn¡¯t something you could steal even if you wanted to. Bai Qi paused, looking at everyone, then asked, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ve made a few adjustments, want to give it another try?¡± ¡°Of course!¡± Yuxiao was the first to agree, while Gu Shan quietly summoned all eight of his pet beasts and teleported them into the system. Having grown accustomed to group battles, suddenly fighting with only one pet beast felt rather insecure~ ¡­ ¡°As expected, enough data is necessary to perfect the Dream Battle System.¡± Seeing the Dream Battle System becoming more stable as more data was collected, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Then, after a series of commands on the keyboard, a Rubik¡¯s Cube-like black box popped out from the side. Bai Qi received the black box, his ten fingers fluttered like butterflies as he quickly rotated the box. When he stopped again, a colorful ring sprang out from the box. The black box was the core of the entire Dream Battle System. The Secret Realm Ring used to carry the user¡¯s dream was placed inside, so Bai Qi had gone to great lengths to create double encryption. The outer data password was created by Schuck, which was quite different from the Federation¡¯s common algorithm, and could not be cracked by ordinary people. The password on the black box, however, was designed by Bai Qi using a combination of runes, curse marks, machinery, and other knowledge he possessed. Improper operation could cause the black box to explode. As for whether it could be forcibly cracked, it was possible, but it would destroy the Secret Realm Ring inside. The Dream Battle System wasn¡¯t like the Jade Dream. Without the Jade Imprint, it would be a piece of junk. If someone hacked it and used it for something else, it would be quite troublesome. ¡°Epsilon, absorb the dream here for a second.¡± Bai Qi summoned a Bug Weed, handed the Dream Realm Ring to it, and asked, ¡°How have you progressed recently?¡± ¡°Reporting to the leader, after falling asleep, my body can now automatically perform some complex combat actions, but I still can¡¯t use skills.¡± Bug Weed looked a bit ashamed. Bai Qi had gone to a lot of trouble to gather enough combat dreams for him, but he had still not lived up to Bai Qi¡¯s expectations, which was quite regrettable. ¡°That¡¯s alright, you¡¯re doing well already.¡± Bai Qi smiled. As long as they could attack in the body and the dream at the same time, they were already powerful enough. And there was plenty of time in the future. When the Dream Battle System was gradually popularized and more dream data was collected, they could naturally continue to improve. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll continue to work hard!¡± Bug Weed nodded excitedly, then hugged the Dream Realm Ring and greedily absorbed the dreams stored inside. Following Bai Qi¡¯s approach, he could feel himself growing stronger. Not only had he grown personally, but he had also started trying to create a virtual soul, allowing parasitic beasts to possess corresponding combat abilities. ¡°Speaking of which, when is Nicholas coming back? If he doesn¡¯t return soon, the wormwood would be too busy to handle everything.¡± Bai Qi rubbed his chin in thought before saying, ¡°Epsilon, speed up. Let¡¯s go check on Nicholas¡¯s training progress.¡± ¡°Understood, Boss.¡± ¡­ Taize Lake. A jade giant dragon flew out of the lake surface like a green lightning bolt, directly into the sky. Following behind it was a black shadow. The shadow¡¯s speed was even faster. ¡°Stop running, your speed is no match to mine. The Jiuyou Darkbird, her eyes filled with mockery, suddenly accelerated. Her sharp claws reached out to attack Nicholas¡¯ wings. Nicholas reacted too late and was seized by the wing. However, Nicholas didn¡¯t hesitate to turn around, tearing off the bitten flesh, and, at the same time, lashed his tail towards the Jiuyou Darkbird. ¡°Again with this move, aren¡¯t you tired of it?¡± The Jiuyou Darkbird laughed at the sight, preparing to dodge the blow, but found a stream of jade dragon breath blocking all her escape routes. ¡°You¡¯re using dragon breath more and more quickly.¡± The Jiuyou Darkbird gave a satisfied nod, blinked her figure, and evaded the jade dragon breath. The dragon breath directly hit a small hill nearby. The once lush small hill instantly lost its vitality, and the wound on Nicholas¡¯ body healed in an instant. Then, Nicholas spread his dragon wings, and his sharp claws quickly reached behind him. The newly emerged Jiuyou Darkbird was engulfed in its attack. The moment the Jiuyou Darkbird saw this, she dodged it immediately, but a jade imprint suddenly appeared in front of Nicholas¡¯ dragon claw, and the dragon claw disappeared, showing up again on the other side. The Jiuyou Darkbird could not escape in time and was scratched hard by its claws. Her movements immediately slowed down, while Nicholas also took the opportunity to open the jade realm, planning to detain her. ¡°Good, you have become much faster in opening the realm.¡± The Jiuyou Darkbird gave an approving comment and likewise opened the Netherworld Realm. The colorless world instantly contaminated the Jade realm. However, after eroding half of it, it could no longer advance. Suddenly, the Jiuyou Darkbird dispersed the realm and flew flexibly to the shoulder of Bai Heguang, saying, ¡°This guy has graduated. He can put up a fight against anyone unless they are a Demi-God.¡± Upon hearing Jiuyou¡¯s words, Nicholas instantly snapped out of his fully concentrated state, saying, ¡°Sis, are you for real?!¡± ¡°What sis? What has Bai Qi been teaching you?¡± Clearly dissatisfied with the title, Jiuyou said, ¡°You should call me Big Sis!¡± Nicholas paused and replied awkwardly, ¡°But someone is already called Big Sis.¡± ¡°Who?! I¡¯m going to whoop her right now!¡± The Jiuyou Darkbird spread her wings, clearly preparing to do it right now. ¡°Old Lady Fan.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything¡­¡± The Jiuyou Darkbird kept silent for a while and then asked, ¡°Then who is the second sister?¡± ¡°Master Aleta.¡± ¡°Damn it, give me time, and I¡¯ll beat them all!¡± The Jiuyou Darkbird turned her head in annoyance, leaving Nicholas not knowing how to respond. ¡°That¡¯s enough, Jiuyou. Old Lady Fan and Master Aleta are human guardians. You should not have such a great hostility.¡± Bai Heguang patted the Jiuyou Darkbird, then looked at Nicholas and said, ¡°You have already defeated our other three legendary pet beasts, and you can barely compete with Jiuyou. Normal legendary ferocious beasts should not pose a threat to you.¡± ¡°Thank you, Sis! Thank you, Teacher!¡± Hearing Bai Heguang¡¯s approval, Nicholas was excited. Looking at his own dragon body that seemed unchanged but possessed stronger power, he was overwhelmed with joy. In this way, he should be able to protect Bai Qi, right? When he went back later, he would definitely give Bai Qi a surprise! Just then, Nicholas seemed to perceive something, his momentum instantly changed and he suddenly swung his claw behind him. Bai Qi, who had just come out from the void, saw the dragon¡¯s claw approaching. A bead of cold sweat appeared on his forehead, but fortunately, Delta reacted quickly and blinked to the side in time. ¡°Holy shit, Nicholas, are you trying to murder me?!¡± Seeing the owner of the dragon claw, Bai Qi instantly exploded, while Nicholas realized his overreaction and immediately felt somewhat wronged and poked his fingers together. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Bai Qi. It was unintentional.¡± He had wanted to give Bai Qi a surprise. How did it turn into a scare? ¡°You have been fighting too often recently. Go back and get a good rest and this would not happen.¡± Bai Heguang saw this and smiled faintly, then turned to look at Bai Qi, saying, ¡°Bai Qi, how come you came here? Are you here to check on Nicholas¡¯s training progress?¡± ¡°I came to get Nicholas back to work¡­¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, seeing Bai Heguang¡¯s twitching eyes, he immediately corrected himself, ¡°Ahem¡­ The main reason is coming to see how Nicholas¡¯ training is going.¡± He was talking about work in front of his teacher who prioritized strength. He must have been worked to a frenzy recently. His brain was almost gone. Chapter 508 - Chapter 508: Chapter 503: The Green Flash of the Dragon Clan Chapter 508: Chapter 503: The Green Flash of the Dragon Clan Seeing Bai Qi looking like that, a sense of helplessness flashed in Bai Heguang¡¯s eyes, saying, ¡°Forget it, the work Nicholas did before¡­ um, the training was also quite helpful for him to master the Jade Dream. Still, he needs to manage his time properly and not waste the dragon¡¯s bloodline.¡± Indeed, Aleta had helped Nicholas strengthen his bloodline, but Nicholas had never managed to adjust his mindset appropriately. If he got sidetracked by anything else, they would indeed have wasted the time they spent on practical training. ¡°Mm-hmm.¡± Bai Qi nodded repeatedly, looking again at Nicholas. Although his size hadn¡¯t changed much, and Nicholas didn¡¯t even exert his dragon¡¯s dignity, Bai Qi felt a surge of fear, as if he¡¯d returned to the scene when he first met Nicholas. This time, Nicholas was no longer the timid dragon that could be frightened by humans, but rather a real giant dragon. Indeed, what was hidden in his bloodline couldn¡¯t be eradicated anyway. ¡°Right, in a few days, someone from headquarters will come to assist with managing the Element Gate in Gusu City. You might need to help.¡± Bai Heguang said, ¡°Now that you¡¯ve been recognized by the Water and Fire Elemental Realms, you might be able to help the association get more elemental pets.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly. The water and fire elemental realms had returned to normal, and both of the element gates were gradually stabilizing. Soon, they¡¯d be able to provide elemental pets steadily. Alas, it seemed another unique creature was about to enter Gusu City. Bai Heguang looked at the sky and said, ¡°I have to make a trip to the Western Region, so I¡¯m leaving first.¡± ¡°The West? Is it the Death Round Table?¡± Bai Qi suddenly became interested when he heard this. Bai Heguang shook his head, saying, ¡°With the disappearance of the Bo Ge family, the Western Five Big Families have become the Four Big Families. There is a bit of chaos. If the tribes take advantage of this chaos, there could be some trouble.¡± ¡°I see.¡± At Bai Qi¡¯s words, Bai Heguang nodded in understanding. Although the Death Round Table was a hassle, it was still an internal human conflict. The biggest security threat to the Federation was still the tribes. Bai Heguang reminded Bai Qi of a few things before he rode on the Jiuyou Darkbird and disappeared into the sky. ¡°Bai Qi, this dragon really did become stronger this time, and it won¡¯t let you get into danger anymore!¡± Seeing Bai Heguang leaving, Nicholas¡¯s imposing manner disappeared instantly. He returned to his old ways, speaking to Bai Qi with a proud voice. ¡°Then I¡¯ll be relying on you.¡± Bai Qi gave him a thumbs-up, suddenly thinking of something. Why not take Nicholas to the tribes for a visit? Buzz, buzz, buzz¡­ At that moment, Bai Qi¡¯s phone suddenly vibrated. He opened it and saw that it was a message from Zhuge Chen urging him to act. ¡°Production of the Jade series are beginning to slow down, hurry back and sort it out!¡± ¡°Alright, it seems unlikely in the immediate future.¡± Bai Qi let out a sigh of helplessness. Now that the Jade Dream was a hot seller, the production line for the Jade series had hardly stopped. It seemed that, for the time being, it was impossible for Nicholas to leave Gusu City. ¡°Is it a message from Zhuge Chen?¡± Nicholas moved over to Bai Qi¡¯s side and took a glance. He then cracked a smile, saying, ¡°Perfect, this gives me a chance to show you the results of my cultivation.¡± As he spoke, Nicholas waved his dragon claw, and a Jade Imprint appeared beneath Bai Qi. Bai Qi fell in without any warning, and by the time he reacted, he was already back at the Super God Evolution Research Institute. ¡°Nicholas, you¡¯ve learned Space Skills?¡± Bai Qi looked at Nicholas, who was following close behind him in surprise, asking. ¡°Of course not, this dragon only used the Jade Dream to cross from one imprint to another.¡± Nicholas shook his head, ¡°Didn¡¯t Epsilon summon this dragon in the same way before?¡± ¡°But was it this fast?¡± Bai Qi looked at the time on his phone. Less than ten seconds had passed since he saw Zhuge Chen¡¯s message, and they were already back. ¡°This dragon just connected the two imprints together, of course it¡¯s fast.¡± Nicholas reached out his dragon claw, and a Jade Imprint appeared instantly. His claw sank into the imprint, and when it came out again, it had already emerged from the other end. ¡°The third sister said that this dragon is very strong in terms of body attributes, but I lack combat experience. So when fighting, either win with strength or with speed, instead of using any fancy skills.¡± Nicholas deftly moved between the Jade Imprints, explaining as he went, ¡°This dragon isn¡¯t a match for the third sister in terms of strength, so I¡¯ve come up with this method of using speed to win.¡± Nicholas said it as if it was a simple matter. Still, Bai Qi was completely astounded by the revelation. ¡°My goodness, yellow flash that Certain Leaf uses¡­ Oh wait, green flash?¡± Even though it wasn¡¯t actual teleportation, considering the current effects, there wasn¡¯t much of a difference. If they gave Nicholas a robe to wear, he¡¯d perfectly fit the part. ¡°Nicholas, what¡¯s the maximum distance you can execute this operation?¡± ¡°Maximum distance? As long as this dragon can sense the imprint, I can teleport out from any Jade Imprint.¡± Nicholas tilted his head and thought, answering. ¡°So striking? Does that mean you can teleport to any place that has a Jade Helmet?¡± Nicholas nodded and said, ¡°If the helmet is too far beyond this dragon¡¯s sensing ability, it might not work. Maybe if this dragon grows a bit more.¡± ¡°Can you be more specific? How far away?¡± Nicholas thought about it a bit, ¡°I think about enough to cross three Gusu Cities.¡± ¡°This is genuinely cheating~¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue as he observed, while Delta and Silkworm on his side were deep in thought, considering the possibility of replicating it. Delta possessed space attributes, and Silkworm had the jade imprint; theoretically, they should both be able to perform the operation in the same way. ¡°Delta, can you teleport instantly like this?¡± Bloop bloop. (I can, but I currently can¡¯t leave a mark like that.) ¡°I, on the other hand, can apply the mark, but currently, I can only open one entrance, let alone connecting two portals.¡± Bloop bloop? (How about we study it together when we get back?) ¡°Sounds good!¡± ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯ve finally returned.¡± While the twin pets were immersed in their discussion, Zhuge Chen suddenly ran in from outside, pointing to the mountains of semi-finished products piled in front of him, and said, ¡°Hurry up and deal with these, a new batch of jade balls will be delivered soon.¡± The jade balls were originally known as green leaf balls, but now, after being paired with Jade Dream, Zhuge Xu renamed them. After all, the original name was too LOW. ¡°Understood~¡± Bai Qi helplessly turned to look at Nicholas, but Nicholas didn¡¯t seem worried at all. His claws came together, and a super large jade imprint appeared underneath all the semi-finished helmet products. Afterward, Nicholas swung his dragon claw and the large jade imprint rose upward, while the helmets disappeared one by one, reappearing on the storage shelf beside them. ¡°Good grief, as if a green flash wasn¡¯t enough, you¡¯re planning to bring in an exotic giant dragon too?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. He then picked up one of the helmets and discovered that a jade imprint was already marked on it, the same was true for the other helmets. ¡°Just because our teacher took us on field training, our work efficiency increased too?¡± Bai Qi gave Nicholas a thumbs up, saying, ¡°Your speed at turning screws, I¡¯m willing to call you the best!¡± ¡°How was I, good right~¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s compliment, Nicholas arrogantly raised his head. However, his constantly swaying dragon tail caused Zhuge Chen to feel somewhat speechless. This didn¡¯t look like a dragon at all, it was no different from the canine creatures kept in the Elf House. It seemed like he wanted to showcase his abilities, Nicholas replicated the process on the jade balls as well, imprinting a jade mark on them. The job that initially would take a few days was suddenly completed in just a few short minutes. ¡°Madam President said that if you want to better utilize your strength, you must improve your control over it. So this is also a result of my training over this period.¡± Nicholas grinned, saying, ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for the teacher¡¯s training this time, I wouldn¡¯t have known that the jade imprints could be used like this!¡± ¡°Honestly, I didn¡¯t know either.¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. It was a simple gate-opening skill, yet Nicholas had managed to create so many variations of it. Well, he¡¯s been with him for a long time and has been influenced by him. ¡°But now won¡¯t you be free from being stuck here all the time, Nicholas?¡± Thinking of the capability Nicholas had just displayed, the corners of Bai Qi¡¯s mouth curled up slightly. It felt like he could travel everywhere with Nicholas~ ¡°Zhuge Chen, how about we get your Uncle Zhuge to add two more production lines? It feels like it¡¯s not enough for Nicholas to build.¡± Bai Qi gave a small pat on Zhuge Chen¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Looking at the current situation, it does seem quite necessary.¡± Zhuge Chen nodded, a smile filled his eyes. The Jade Dream now has demand exceeding its supply, but considering Nicholas¡¯s production efficiency, it was only released in limited quantity for the time being. In other words, they use hunger marketing. However, now it seems that they can feed the masses outside. ¡°By the way, I¡¯ve recently made some modifications to the Leap Evolution. Interested in being my guinea pig?¡± Bai Qi looked at Zhuge Chen, asking. ¡°I¡¯d be more than willing.¡± Zhuge Chen smiled, saying, ¡°After all, you can only use me as a guinea pig now.¡± In a way, of the spirit controllers Bai Qi was familiar with, there were only two. One was him, half was Cha, and the other half was President Qin. President Qin was too busy to spare any time to cooperate with Bai Qi on his experiments. Bai Qiucha was also dragged by Bai Yuxiao and others to test the Dream Battle System. The only one left who had time to experiment with Bai Qi was him. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t dissect you.¡± Bai Qi grinned and after bidding Nicholas goodbye, he took Zhuge Chen and teleported to the prairie secret realm. ¡°Even though I¡¯ve been here before, every time I see your secret realm, Bai Qi, I¡¯m shocked all over again.¡± Looking at the technologically advanced super-large base in the prairie secret realm, Zhuge Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, it¡¯s just convenient for me to conduct research.¡± Bai Qi laughed, saying, ¡°Quickly summon your Mechanical Dragon Cub Beast, I haven¡¯t seen it in a long time.¡± Though it wasn¡¯t his pet, the Mechanical Dragon Cub Beast was incubated by him, so he was a bit attached to it. Chapter 509 - Chapter 509: Chapter 504: The Awakening of the World Will Chapter 509: Chapter 504: The Awakening of the World Will Aroooo! The moment Mecha Dragon Baby Beast appeared, it immediately let out an excited call. Then, it took off in a fast run on the grassland of the secret realm. As a ruler from the Original Beasts Era, the Dragon Cub Beast¡¯s nature was to gallop freely on the vast land instead of staying enclosed somewhere and sleeping. As for Garulu, it behaved in the complete opposite manner. After appearing, it just quietly lay on the ground and doze off. ¡°These two guys really do have completely contrasting personalities, don¡¯t they?¡± Bai Qi laughed out loud upon seeing them. It seemed like no matter where he went, there was always a pair of opposites making their appearance. But soon, the Mecha Dragon Baby Beast came running back curiously examining Delta, whose form had completely changed. It seemed to be trying to recall something. Bloorr bloorr. (Master, it appears that he doesn¡¯t recognize Delta anymore.) ¡°It would be weird if he could recognize him, considering how drastically you changed.¡± Bai Qi laughed, having transformed from Ancestral Beast to Eastern Dragon, the Fierce Dragon Beast¡¯s genes had also been completely integrated. It would be unusual if the Dragon Cub Beast could recognize Delta. Aroooo~ However, Bai Qi had still underestimated the connection in the bloodline. After observing for a while, Dragon Cub Beast was surprisingly the one to pounce over onto Delta¡¯s body and start being affectionate. ¡°Well, it seems like Delta¡¯s position as Dragon Dad is set.¡± Looking at Delta and Mecha Dragon Baby Beast who despite looking so different, were interacting affectionately like father and son, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but shrug. He then turned his attention to Garulu nearby. ¡°Let¡¯s start with Garulu then.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a good idea. Garulu is more stable in nature.¡± Zhuge Chen nodded in agreement and then handed over to Bai Qi the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine and the Jade Ball. ¡°Wait a moment, I will be done soon.¡± Bai Qi gestured to Zhuge Chen and then took Garulu into a nearby remodeling room. With Yu¡¯s help, the remodeling of Garulu¡¯s armaments was quick, and Garulu got clad in a whole new set of armaments in no time. Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine and Jade Ball¡¯s structure showed subtle changes. ¡°Give it a try, the effect of Leap Evolution should be even better this time.¡± Bai Qi handed the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine back to Zhuge Chen. With the gradual decoding of the Soul-transferring Curse Mark lately, Bai Qi not only optimized the Jade Dream and Dream Battle System but also made considerable improvements to Leap Evolution. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll give it a try.¡± Zhuge Chen nodded. He then gripped the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine and concentrated his focus to activate it. In an instant, he found that his soul was in a cold world, everything around him was pitch-dark and he could not see clearly at all. But Zhuge Chen seemed to feel a guide, which led him to walk in a particular direction with firm conviction. Eventually, a blue figure came into his sight. It was Garulu without a doubt. Man and wolf stared at each other for a long while, then they both approached each other. In a split second, the thoughts of the man and the wolf were completely exposed to each other. A strong bond engulfed their Spirit Power, gradually forming a peculiar blue Rune Mark. ¡°Is this the new Leap Evolution? I can indeed feel Garulu¡¯s thoughts more vividly.¡± Zhuge Chen praised repeatedly, then he immersed himself into it, the Blue Curse Mark above his and the wolf¡¯s head getting more vivid. However, outside the spiritual world, Bai Qi, as the originator of it all, was looking dumbfounded at Zhuge Chen and Garulu¡¯s heads with the Blue Curse Marks. ¡°I don¡¯t remember designing such a stage, did I?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head in bewilderment, but seeing the appearance of the Evolution Light on Garulu, he didn¡¯t stop it. The appearance of the Evolution Light implied no structural problems. As for the strange blue curse mark, it could be checked later. Just when the blue curse mark was complete, Bai Qi¡¯s secret realm began shaking violently. The Crystal Wall above them suddenly cracked open, and a queer ray of light came down from the sky, enveloping the curse mark. With the encapsulation of this light, the blue curse mark gradually solidified into the size of a fingernail and then surprisingly entered the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine Zhuge Chen was holding. Simultaneously, the Evolution Light on Garulu changed to blue, and a bracing chill gushed up Bai Qi¡¯s heart. ¡°This is not the script I designed~¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi looked more puzzled. Bai Qi¡¯s other pets were drawn in as well, looking curious. Awooo~? (Human, have you gone mad? Why do you start demolishing your own house?) Crack crack. (Shut up. It¡¯s definitely from outside, could be an enemy.) Bloorr bloorr. (Shouldn¡¯t be, Delta can sense the Crystal Wall seems to cracking voluntarily.) Kapu kapu? (Could it be the Angel Secret Realm we stole before, they are here for revenge?) Hull hull¡­ (What are you talking about, why can¡¯t I understand?) ¡°I say, shouldn¡¯t our focus be that bizarre Evolution Light?¡± . The pets discussed heatedly, meanwhile, the Evolution Light around Garulu suddenly disappeared revealing a large wolf with a pair of blue ice wings on its back. ¡°Why did even the evolution type change?¡± Bai Qi grew more confused. Earlier, after Garulu evolved, it was a humanoid wolf, so why had it changed back to a wolf now? Moreover, those wings, they looked like ice and also like machinery, as though even the material of his weapon had changed as well. ¡°Bond Curse Mark¡­¡± At that moment, Zhuge Chen suddenly opened his eyes, whispering to himself. ¡°Zhuge Chen, are you alright?¡± Seeing Zhuge Chen in this state, Bai Qi quickly asked. ¡°I¡¯m alright ¡­ no, I should say I¡¯ve never felt better!¡± A gleam flashed in Zhuge Chen¡¯s eyes as he picked up the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine for a review. At that moment, the form of the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine had changed somewhat, seeming more natural with fewer artificial traces. However, what was drawing all the attention was the Blue Curse Mark on the screen. ¡°Bai Qi, it feels like I¡¯ve awakened some talent! No, I should say my Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine awakened a talent!¡± ¡°Awakened a talent? Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine?¡± Bai Qi was increasingly perplexed, unable to connect the two scenarios. The system of the Spirit Controller was born to compensate those with no talent, and the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine was also developed to enhance the fighting power of the Spirit Controller. But now, Zhuge Chen was saying that the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine had awakened a talent? ¡°Zhuge Chen, should we go out and check?¡± ¡°No need, I really am okay.¡± Zhuge Chen shook his head and then shared his sensations with Bai Qi. ¡°Bond Curse Mark? Are you saying that a strong bond between you and Garulu has formed a curse mark, and you can also enhance your Spirit Power through this curse mark?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s face showed astonishment. Seeing the crystal wall overhead gradually healing, he immediately ran out with Zhuge Chen and Garulu. The moment they left the secret realm, Bai Qi felt dizzy. An inexplicable rush of information surged into his mind, and Zhuge Chen looked just the same. Long after, Bai Qi finally regained his senses, his eyes full of disbelief. ¡°Approved by the World Will Gaia¡­¡± Feeling the earth shaking beneath his feet, Bai Qi went to the window, looking at the ever-changing rainbow light in the sky, he stared blankly. ¡°Zhuge Chen, it seems like I have done something extraordinary.¡± ¡°I think so too.¡± Zhuge Chen nodded, looking at the pedestrians outside surprised by the sky, he said, ¡°What if, I start selling your autographs now, wouldn¡¯t I make a fortune?¡± ¡°Perhaps.¡± ¡­ Super God Evolution Research Institute. Bai Heguang and Luo Xiang, who had left to handle their affairs, silently watched Bai Qi, as did President Qin and the couple Mr. and Mrs. Bai Yan at the side. ¡°The Will of Gaia, silent for thousands of years, I didn¡¯t expect it to awaken at this moment.¡± Finally, Bai Heguang broke the silence, asking, ¡°Bai Qi, are you sure that the World Will was triggered by this Bond Curse Mark?¡± ¡°Unless some legendary spiritual creature played a prank on me, I guess so.¡± Bai Qi nodded, sharing the information Gaia had given to him with everyone else. ¡°I also received a similar message, this Bond Curse Mark is the proof.¡± Zhuge Chen raised the Bond Curse Mark in his hand, saying, ¡°Although it is also using the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine for evolution, I can clearly sense that after each evolution, my Spirit Power gets a substantial boost.¡± ¡°It appears to be true then.¡± Luo Xiang nodded slightly, saying, ¡°After all, Gaia seems to be the only one capable of doing this.¡± ¡°You, little boy, have done something extraordinary again.¡± President Qin looked regretful, saying, ¡°According to the records, after Gaia bestowed the Beast Mastery Talent upon humans in the era of the White Emperor, Gaia has never once appeared again. Unexpectedly, because of you, it has now reappeared. Your name is destined to have a chapter in the history of mankind.¡± ¡°If you continue to praise me like this, President, I¡¯m going to get carried away.¡± Bai Qi scratched his head, actually, he was still at a loss. After all, the Spirit Controller system was already in existence, and all he did was to integrate the structure of the Soul-transferring Curse Mark, just intensifying the contact between humans and their pets. ¡°You deserve to feel proud, son. You certainly have a right to.¡± Luo Zhu looked at her wonderful son with satisfaction, feeling perfect. Bale Yan, who usually advocated steady progress, didn¡¯t comment for once. The World Will even acknowledged her son, so what else could Luo Zhu not accept? ¡°So, according to Zhuge Chen, it seems that you went into Garulu¡¯s Soul Space?¡± Luo Xiang turned to Zhuge Chen, asking. ¡°Hmm, I confirmed it with Garulu afterward, it¡¯s indeed the case.¡± ¡°I see, a Beast Master makes a contract based on the human¡¯s Soul Space to create the Beast Control Space. But a Spirit Controller is based on the pet¡¯s Soul Space, evolves by drawing on the Bond Curse Mark?¡± Bai Heguang understood upon hearing the explanation. Following this, he furrowed his eyebrows. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, teacher?¡± Bai Qi inquired curiously, while the comprehension hit President Qin right away. ¡°Heguang, are you worried about the tribes?¡± ¡°Hmm, this method is a bit like the Beast Soul Warrior of the tribes, I don¡¯t know if the Bond Curse Mark will affect the tribes.¡± Bai Heguang nodded slightly, saying, ¡°If that¡¯s true, it will be troublesome.¡± The atmosphere in the office suddenly became heavy, but Zhuge Chen unexpectedly raised his hand, saying, ¡°Well, I believe it won¡¯t.¡± Chapter 510 - Chapter 510: Chapter 505: The Chosen Youngster~ Chapter 510: Chapter 505: The Chosen Youngster~ Upon hearing this, everyone¡¯s eyes turned to Zhuge Chen, who stood firm and explained, ¡°Bond Curse Marks probably don¡¯t simply emerge. There must be certain conditions fulfilled.¡± As he spoke, Zhuge Chen patted Garulu¡¯s head, ¡°I didn¡¯t feel anything before, but now, through this curse mark, I can clearly sense what the strongest bond between Garulu and me really is.¡± ¡°Friendship. Yes, it was friendship that facilitated the formation of this curse mark between me and Garulu.¡± ¡°Friendship? What the hell, did I just step into the digital world?¡± Hearing what Zhuge Chen said, Bai Qi nearly choked on his own spit. He looked at the blue curse mark in Zhuge Chen¡¯s hand as if he had seen a ghost. Initially, when he created the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine, it was just for his own amusement. Little did he expect that the World Will actually took it seriously. Friendship curse mark? Would there also be courage and love curse marks? Unlike Bai Qi¡¯s critique, everyone else took the issue very seriously. They asked: ¡°So, you¡¯re saying that unless there¡¯s a strong bond with the pet beast, it¡¯s impossible to trigger this curse mark?¡± ¡°From the information I gathered, it seems so,¡± Zhuge Chen confirmed. He then summoned the Dragon Cub Beast and explained, ¡°Moreover, different beasts seem to need different bond curse marks. I tried it; the friendship curse mark has no effect on the Dragon Cub Beast.¡± ¡°I see. So, can you trigger a new curse mark?¡± Luo Xiang asked right away. ¡°I can¡¯t. I¡¯ve tried it, and it¡¯s just the most typical leap evolution.¡± Everyone understood upon hearing this. Then, Bai Heguang turned to President Qin and said, ¡°President, please investigate how many people have awakened the Bond Curse Mark. If possible, it¡¯s best to control it within the Association as soon as possible.¡± Although Zhuge Chen was able to trigger this situation because Bai Qi used a whole new Leap Evolution Framework, it could very well awaken some more as the World Will had taken notice. There is a high possibility of autonomous awakening. The combat power of Garulu after Bond Evolution had already been tested. Although there were only a few short minutes, its combat power was significantly stronger than that of Leap Evolution. In other words, once the World Will, Gaia approved the Bond Evolution, the status of the Spirit Controller aligned with that of the Beast Master in a true sense. ¡°Relax, I¡¯ve already sent someone to investigate. I¡¯ve also informed the headquarters. However, with Snare¡¯s help, the Thirteenth Bureau may find the answer faster than us,¡± President Qin reassured. ¡°No problem, as long as we¡¯re not left behind. If I¡¯m not wrong, Bond Curse Marks will be widespread soon, just like beast master talent,¡± Bai Heguang expressed without expressing any worry. The emergence of Beast Masters wasn¡¯t abrupt, and Spirit Controllers would be no exception. However, they needed to find out the specifics of the Bond Curse Mark as early as possible. ¡°Bai Qi, stick around afterwards and research alongside Zhuge Chen on how to trigger the Bond Curse Marks,¡± Bai Heguang directed Bai Qi, ¡°If possible, don¡¯t publicly disclose your new evolution structure just yet.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± The Bond Evolution was initiated because of his design. Even if there were a few autonomous awakenings, but if they popularize the Bond Evolution framework, the Bond Curse Mark may appear in large quantities. Disclosing it without adequate understanding would undoubtedly invite unnecessary trouble. ¡°I¡¯ll go to the Western Region to keep an eye on the tribal situation. If there¡¯s any movement, I¡¯ll contact you all immediately,¡± Bai Heguang said as he stood up. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go to the other side to keep watch. Although sufficient bonds are needed for birth, those Beast Soul Warriors may also meet the requirements,¡± Luo Xiang shrugged. Everyone¡¯s faces sank at Luo Xiang¡¯s observation. Certainly, Beast Soul Warriors were born from the acceptance of Ferocious Beasts from the bottom of their hearts. If we were to talk about bonds, it seemed to fulfill the requirements from one perspective. ¡°Thank you for your hard work,¡± President Qin nodded his head and saw them off. Once again, he returned to Bai Qi¡¯s side and told him, ¡°Bai Qi, you should also make good use of time. If you can figure out how to stably trigger the Bond Curse Mark, humans can defeat the tribes in one fell swoop!¡± With the combination of Leap Evolution and Bond Evolution, as long as we train Spirit Controllers properly, they could quickly make up for the lack of Human Beast Tamers. The tribal advantage would gradually diminish. At that time, humans may not need to live in such a frightened state. ¡°I understand.¡± Bai Qi nodded his head, then together with Zhuge Chen, once again entered the Secret Prairie World. President Qin looked out of the window at the seven-color clouds still drifting outside, pondering deeply. ¡°From today, the situation in the Federation is going to change again.¡± ¡­ Thirteenth Bureau. Yi Yu put a report in front of Wang Jian and said, ¡°Director, it¡¯s basically confirmed that the trigger for the awakening of the World Will is the Super God Evolution Research Institute. As for the exact reason, I¡¯m guessing it might be related to the strange curse marks awakened by some Spirit Controllers.¡± ¡°Spirit Controller Awakening? History is always eerily repetitive.¡± Wang Jian nodded slightly, ¡°Anything happening on the Association¡¯s side?¡± ¡°Snare detected that the Association has started to search enthusiastically for Spirit Controllers who have awakened this special mark. I tried to arrange things timely, but most of the Spirit Controllers were still found by the Association,¡± Yi Yu paused, ¡°Director, do you think this might be related to what I prophesied earlier?¡± ¡°It most likely is. The chosen teenager¡­ I assume it¡¯s Bai Qi again?¡± Wang Jian smiled, ¡°Immediately get in touch with the Association and the Super God Evolution Research Institute. We¡¯ve lost the initiative. We cannot afford to miss the next steps.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡­ The awakening of the World Will caused a huge uproar in the Federation. The end of the world, treasures coming into existence, the awakening of mythical creatures¡­ All kinds of strange and peculiar rumors were freely circulating on the internet, but no one connected them to Spirit Controllers. The Internet, it was always under the control of Snare. Yet, behind the Internet, the gaze of some informed individuals turned towards Gusu City, the Super God Evolution Research Institute. The first place where abnormalities appeared. ¡°Brother Zhuge, you¡¯ve been hiding things from us. Isn¡¯t that a bit too much?¡± Liu Bei pretended to be impatient and asked. ¡°Don¡¯t even mention you, even Bai Qi had no idea this would happen.¡± Zhuge Xu gave a bitter smile and said, ¡°To tell you the truth, if you came a little later, I probably would not have been able to tell you.¡± ¡°Did the Thirteenth Bureau send a message?¡± Cao Bin immediately reacted and asked. ¡°Right after I finished speaking with you, a call from the Thirteenth Bureau came in. Without any surprise, they should be here soon.¡± Zhuge Xu shrugged and said, ¡°So it¡¯s best if we keep this within this room for now, until the Thirteenth Bureau, the Association, and our Super God Evolution Research Institute reach an agreement.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Cao Bin nodded and asked, ¡°What about Bai Qi?¡± ¡°Bai Qi? He¡¯s currently researching with Zhuge Chen, he probably won¡¯t be coming out any time soon.¡± Zhuge Xu shook his head and said, ¡°That¡¯s even better, it will let him avoid the spotlight. This kid has become too famous recently.¡± ¡°Indeed, but I am really looking forward to seeing him soon. The Bond Curse Mark, it¡¯s truly exciting.¡± ¡­ The Prairie Secret Realm. Zhuge Chen was excited. Looking at the red Curse Mark quietly rotating on the screen of the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine, he asked, ¡°Bai Qi, how did you know that the Dragon Cub Beast would have the Courage Curse Mark?¡± ¡°Hehe ~ Can I not know? It¡¯s so obvious from the color.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. Red for courage, blue for wisdom, these signs were already universally recognized. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is. Did the World Will tell you that?¡± Upon hearing this, Zhuge Chen suddenly realized, ¡°But this Curse Mark is really magical. It can even be transferred between different Digital Tyrannosaurus Machines.¡± ¡°It¡¯s within expectations. After all, the Bond Curse Mark was born from you and your pet beast. The Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine is just a carrier.¡± Bai Qi shrugged and said, ¡°But it¡¯s good this way. We don¡¯t have to worry about the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine being stolen and the Bond Curse Mark disappearing. We also don¡¯t need to carry a pile of Digital Tyrannosaurus Machines around anymore.¡± ¡°Mm-hmm.¡± Zhuge Chen nodded. Having the World Will as your anti-theft system, what could be safer than that? Bai Qi opened his smart-brain. Looking at the case President Qin sent him about wild Spirit Controllers awakening the Bond Curse Mark, he said, ¡°It seems that the chances of spontaneously awakening the Bond Curse Mark are very low. It seems that in addition to the bond between the Spirit Controller and the beast, an individual¡¯s own talents are also very important.¡± Zhuge Chen nodded. Although he was the first Spirit Controller to awaken the Bond Curse Mark, he also relied on Bai Qi¡¯s new Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine. Those who could spontaneously awaken would probably become formidable figures amongst Spirit Controllers in the future, wouldn¡¯t they? ¡°Coincidentally, Tang Qi, who you had your final battle with in the Spirit Controller competition, has also been found by the Association. It seems that he is willing to join the Association and participate in research.¡± Bai Qi flipped through the list. Suddenly he raised his eyebrows and said. ¡°Tang Qi? That mutant Pyroar?¡± As his first battle in the competition, Zhuge Chen naturally remembered it well. If it wasn¡¯t for the Rune Mechanical Armour, he definitely wouldn¡¯t have been Tang Qi¡¯s match. ¡°That¡¯s right, he spontaneously awakened the Bond Curse Mark, and from the sounds of the description, it seems to be a Courage Curse Mark as well.¡± Bai Qi laughed and said, ¡°How about it, are you interested in having another match with him? It might help you.¡± ¡°Absolutely!¡± Zhuge Chen nodded repeatedly. The awakening of the Bond Curse Mark had completely filled his previous deficiency. What he wanted to do now was obviously to have a thoroughly satisfying fight. Of course, Bai Qi could also join him, but as for getting beaten up, Zhuge Chen wasn¡¯t really interested. ¡°Then let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll contact the president to arrange it, and by the way, test the battle power of the Spirit Controller.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, suddenly remembering something. ¡°Speaking of which, I wonder how Cha is doing. The Bond Curse Mark of Spirit Controllers and the talent of Beast Masters should be two different systems. There shouldn¡¯t be any conflict, right?¡± ¡­ Bai Manor. Bai Qiucha looked dumbfounded at the blue Curse Mark on the screen of the Digital Tyrannosaurus Machine, then looked at the Fierce Thunder Rat nestling against his thigh. He was somewhat puzzled. ¡°Is this what Bai Qi and the others call the Bond Curse Mark? Why do I have it too?¡± Chapter 511 - Chapter 511: Chapter 506: Better Lay Low for a While~ Chapter 511: Chapter 506: Better Lay Low for a While~ ¡°Cha, you really are a freak of nature. Not only do you have a bizarre Spirit Master talent, but even your Bond Curse Mark is larger than a regular person¡¯s.¡± Bai Qi laughed as he looked at the Friendship Curse Mark Alpha had released. ¡°I¡¯m also surprised. But from the looks of it, being a Spirit Controller doesn¡¯t hinder one from being a Beast Master, right?¡± Bai Qiucha smiled and said, ¡°If I can do it, I suppose other Beast Masters could also do it.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve already studied this. It can¡¯t be done.¡± Bai Qi shook his head and said, ¡°The Bond Curse Mark is very similar to the Rune Mark of a Beast Master. Only the subject matter moves from the human soul space to the pet¡¯s soul space. Once a Bond Contract is made, you would most likely lose a contract slot.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Bai Qiucha nodded and asked, ¡°What about Legendary Beast Masters or someone like President Qin who¡¯s already lost a contract slot? Their situation should be similar to mine, right?¡± ¡°President Qin has tried. He could indeed do it. As for Legendary Beast Masters¡­¡± Bai Qi shrugged and said, ¡°I don¡¯t think they really need it.¡± ¡°Right.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qiucha understood. He knew very well how much resources his father had spent to raise four legendary creatures. Instead of wasting resources to raise a spirit beast, it would be better to focus on raising a new legendary creature.¡± ¡°Damn it! I initially wanted to see what Bond Curse Mark I could awaken, and now you¡¯re saying it can¡¯t be done?¡± Bai Yuxiao was full of regret. If he weren¡¯t afraid of being beaten to death by Bai Tongchen, he would really want to try it. ¡°Having too many pets can easily distract you. Even if you could do it, I wouldn¡¯t recommend you trying.¡± Gu Shan suddenly spoke up, acting like a veteran advising a newcomer. ¡°Anyone can say that, except for you, Gu Shan.¡± Bai Yuxiao rolled his eyes in annoyance. There was no persuasiveness to discuss quantity of pets with someone who had double the contract slots. ¡°But Gu Shan is indeed correct. Having too many pets multiplies the pressure, so you Beast Masters should just focus on training your own pets.¡± Bai Qi smiled at his words. Not to mention Bai Yuxiao, he himself had thought of this idea, but considering the resources required for his six pets to ascend to Emperor rank and that he hadn¡¯t even seen a hint of Legendary, he had given it up. Moreover, he had others to take care of. Bai Qi glanced at Alpha and Seven Swords who were still training nearby, and sighed silently. He should focus on growing his own beasts first. ¡°Speaking of which, Bai Qi, why are you here instead of staying at the Super God Evolution Research Institute? Isn¡¯t today the handover day of the Dream Battle System? Don¡¯t you, the Institute¡¯s Director, need to be present?¡± Bai Yuxiao looked at Bai Qi and asked. As the last test stage user of the Dream Battle System, Bai Yuxiao had a good understanding of its schedule. After all, it might be the only device that both provided the fun of playing games and wouldn¡¯t get him beaten by his father. ¡°Technically, I should be there, but President Qin suggested that I lay low.¡± Bai Qi dejectedly ducked his head, glanced guiltily out the window, and said, ¡°I kind of have a feeling that I won¡¯t be able to stay here for long, either.¡± ¡°Does this have to do with the release of information about the Bond Curse Mark?¡± Bai Qiucha was the first to react and asked. ¡°Yes.¡± Bai Qi sighed in frustration. ¡°Although the Beast Master Association and the Thirteenth Bureau immediately sealed off this information and limited the internet with a Snare, the disturbance that day was too big. After last time¡¯s tripartite negotiations, we released the information.¡± ¡°Looking at you, were you sold out?¡± Bai Yuxiao chuckled. ¡°Nobody sold me out, but everyone automatically locked their targets onto me.¡± Bai Qi covered his face and said, ¡°Now the Super God Evolution Research Institute and the Beast Master Association are both surrounded. They¡¯re all hoping to get firsthand information.¡±¡® ¡°Don¡¯t even talk about Bai Qi, I¡¯m also being watched. I had to run out with him,¡± said Zhuge Chen, with a bitter smile on his face. As the first Spirit Controller to awaken the Bond Curse Mark, he also became a figure of interest. If he hadn¡¯t reacted quickly, Bai Qi would have probably left him there to face the music. ¡°Well, I sympathize.¡± Bai Yuxiao and the others expressed their sympathy, but when they were about to say something more, Bai Qi suddenly jumped up and looked out the window. ¡°Those paparazzi, do they need to react this quickly!? If our tribe goes to war in the future, I¡¯ll suggest to the military to enlist them as scouts!¡± Bai Qi grumbled and then summoned Delta, ¡°Guys, I need to make a run for it. See you.¡± ¡°Wait, take me with you!¡± Zhuge Chen rushed to catch up as soon as he saw Bai Qi leave. But before Bai Qi could respond, Bai Yuxiao suddenly said, ¡°Didn¡¯t the Association nearly finish building an underwater base under the Element Gate? What do you think about hiding there?¡± ¡°Hmm? That¡¯s a good idea!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up at the suggestion. The underwater base was located beneath Taize Lake, where the temperature was extremely low, making it impossible for the regular paparazzi to follow. Even if some daredevils tried to approach the Association base, they wouldn¡¯t have to worry about it. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s go together.¡± Bai Qiucha and the others exchanged smiles and climbed onto Delta¡¯s back. Together, they flew towards the Taize Lake Base. ¡­ At the Taize Lake Base¡­ Zhang Shan, looking stern, observed Bai Qi and his group, who had triggered the Taize Lake alarm system by appearing suddenly. He stayed silent this whole time. ¡°Why didn¡¯t anyone tell me that Instructor Zhang Shan was in charge of the Taize Lake Base?¡± Bai Qi looked helpless, turning to Yuxiao, who was equally clueless. ¡°The Taize Lake Base is still under construction. Apart from designated personnel, no one is allowed to approach. You guys know that, right?¡± The Taize Lake Base was still a secret to the public, but members of the Six Towers were aware, especially those nearby. They had received the information a long time ago. However, by coincidence, everyone present on the scene had ignored it due to various reasons. ¡°Alright, Zhang Shan, these guys already know about the existence of Element Gate. You don¡¯t have to be so hard on them.¡± At that moment, a voice sounded from the side, ¡°Ah, isn¡¯t this the ambassador of peace from the Water and Fire Elemental Realms? Just let him do it.¡± ¡°Uncle Chun, how come you¡¯re here?¡± Bai Qi looked up and was surprised to find that it was Chun Yushui, whom he hadn¡¯t seen in a long time. ¡°The research value of the Element Gate is very high. Of course, I couldn¡¯t miss it. By the way, I also wanted this young man to come and test the waters.¡± After taking a swig of alcohol, Feng Ye emerged from the side and said, ¡°Long time no see, Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Feng Ye? It really has been a long time.¡± Considering their prior involvement with transporting the prototype of an ancient species for the association, it had indeed been several months since the two had last met. ¡°It¡¯s not your turn to greet each other yet.¡± Zhang Shan suddenly spoke up as Feng Ye was about to say something. His gaze swept over everyone before stating, ¡°This is a special situation, so I won¡¯t hold it against you.¡± ¡°Great~¡± Upon hearing this, Yuxiao couldn¡¯t help expressing her joy. ¡°However, each of you will have to hand in a report of ten thousand words afterward.¡± Everyone fell silent, but the thought of finally seeing the legendary Element Gate filled them with excitement. ¡°Feng Ye, have you already advanced to a Fifth Stage Beast Master?¡± Bai Qi glanced at the rune mark on Feng Ye¡¯s hand and asked. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve just advanced recently. Since Uncle Chun mentioned that the association has its own Element Gate now, I thought I¡¯d come and try my luck.¡± Feng Ye nodded, ¡°My first four pets were all Earth Elementals, so I wanted to try something different this time.¡± ¡°All Earth Elementals? Did you rob the entire Earth Elemental Realm?¡± Bai Qi was taken aback by Feng Ye¡¯s words and couldn¡¯t help asking, ¡°Do you know where the Earth Elemental Realm is?¡± ¡°Earth Elemental Realm? Impossible!¡± Feng Ye shook his head, ¡°I just happened to find a few Earth Elementals while exploring a secret realm once. We hit it off, so they¡¯ve been following me around. Every time I advanced a stage, I would contract one.¡± ¡°I suddenly understand why you¡¯re so unlucky¡­ you¡¯ve used up all your luck.¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue in disbelief, then followed Zhang Shan deep into the base. ¡°Uncle Chun, you can let Feng Ye try to communicate now.¡± Zhang Shan opened the large iron door that sealed the Element Gate. ¡°Thank you.¡± Uncle Chun nodded and kicked Feng Ye towards the door. ¡°Hurry up, kid. After you¡¯re done, I have to go have a drink!¡± ¡°I got it, I got it, you old drunk.¡± With a look of disgust, Feng Ye dusted the footprints off his butt, hesitated between the Water and Fire Element Gates for a moment, then chose the Fire Element Gate. With four Earth Elementals at his disposal, defense was no longer an issue. As for offense¡­ it depended on the situation. It was still better to contract another Fire Elemental. At the very least, it could be used to light a fire as a candle in the wilderness. Feng Ye placed his hand on the Element Gate and infused his spirit power. The Fire Element Gate immediately lit up, and a peculiar array began to form. ¡°So this is how you summon elemental creatures?¡± Yuxiao was curious. After all, elemental creatures were relatively rare in the outside world, and she wanted to get a good look at them. ¡°Indeed. The Element Gate will select elemental creatures based on your spirit power. If both parties agree, it will transport them out of the Elemental World.¡± Bai Qi nodded, ¡°However, it¡¯s all about luck. If you¡¯re unlucky, you might end up summoning a tiny spark.¡± Just as his words fell, a burst of flame exploded from the Fire Element Gate. Feng Ye fell to the ground, with a small fire creature sprawled on his face. It was indeed all about luck! At the same time, aside from Zhuge Xu, an identical thought struck the Association members. Even Chun Yushui wore an expression of helplessness. This kid was truly unlucky~ ¡°Hurry up and find another one. Surly you wouldn¡¯t settle for calling this little spark out.¡± Chun Yushui picked up the small fire creature, intending to figure out a way to send him back to the Fire Elemental Realm. To his surprise, the little creature opened its mouth and spewed out a surge of fire, charring Chun Yushui into a black charcoal. ¡°What a tough little guy!¡± Feng Ye couldn¡¯t help but laugh at the sight, ¡°Never mind, I¡¯ll keep him!¡± Such a fiery temper that even dared to burn Uncle Chun¡­ there was no way he could send it back. Chapter 512 - Chapter 512: Chapter 507: Ou Chima! Chapter 512: Chapter 507: Ou Chima! Seeing Feng Ye¡¯s willfulness, everyone laughed. Bai Qi seemed to have discovered something and went to scrutinize the little fire creature. ¡°Why does this little guy seem familiar?¡± Bai Qi ran his hand along his chin and proceeded to use his spirit power to investigate. [Name]: Fire Tyrant (Juvenile) [Nature]: Fire [Bloodline Level]: High-grade King [Description]: Once a king who has fallen to rock bottom, yet the might of kingship persists. With cultivation, he can return to the apex. ¡­ ¡°Well, no wonder he seemed familiar.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s mouth twitched at the corners. Although the probability seemed quite low, according to this description, this could be the Fire Tyrant he had killed when he had first arrived in the Fire Element World. Thinking of this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t resist teasing the little fire creature. However, the little fire creature appeared even more displeased with Bai Qi, directly spewing out a huge fireball and launching an attack on him. Fortunately, Bai Qi reacted quickly and summoned the snow doll to defend, avoiding a situation as embarrassing as Chun Yushui¡¯s. ¡°Very Good, I like this little guy even more.¡± Seeing Bai Qi in this state, Feng Ye became more pleased with the little fire creature. Zhang Shan, standing nearby, recognized this creature and remarked, ¡°This must be the offspring of some high-grade elemental king. You¡¯re quite lucky.¡± ¡°High-grade king offspring? Don¡¯t elemental creatures all start at the lowest level and gradually level up? How can there be offspring?¡± Bai Yuxiao was taken aback by these words, only to suddenly find Zhang Shan gazing at him critically. ¡°This is fundamental knowledge taught during our training. It seems I have to call into question Six Towers¡¯ assessment of this training.¡± Zhang Shan looked serious, leaving Bai Yuxiao sweating profusely. Just as he was about to drag a couple of others into the situation, Gu Shan began an earnest explanation. ¡°Most elemental creatures¡¯ starting point is the same. After death, they start from the beginning again, but as long as they advance to the king level, their souls will be preserved. Even if they are reborn, they will appear as the young of their former forms.¡± Having finished, Gu Shan turned to Bai Yuxiao and said, ¡°That¡¯s part of the first stage of our basic course.¡± ¡°Alright, alright¡­ I know I¡¯m the only one here who¡¯s an academic underachiever.¡± Bai Yuxiao stared at Gu Shan irritably, then looked at Feng Ye enviously, ¡°Tsk, tsk¡­ high-grade king offspring, and it¡¯s an elemental breed. I want one too.¡± ¡°Hahahaha¡­ I told you I¡¯m lucky.¡± Feng Ye looked smug and was about to show off when he was suddenly kicked away by Chun Yushui. ¡°You insolent boy, you dared to command your pet to sneak attack me. Your punishment is to copy runes deciphering methods a hundred times!¡± ¡°Boss, I admit my mistake!¡± This amusing exchange between the pair entertained everyone present, even forcing a smile onto Zhang Shan¡¯s usually rigid face before he quickly reverted back to his serious demeanor. ¡°Alright, since Feng Ye has already received a pet, I would advise everyone else to leave, as I am about to close this space again.¡± Zhang Shan looked at Feng Ye and said. ¡°Don¡¯t rush, since it¡¯s already open, why don¡¯t we let these few guys try it out?¡± Chun Yushui broke into a smile and said, ¡°Aside from Cha, it seems the other two are also close to leveling up, right? If they¡¯re interested, preparing an elemental creature in advance isn¡¯t a bad idea.¡± Upon hearing Chun Yushui¡¯s words, their eyes lit up. An elemental creature, a breed with a talent on par with the dragon race. If they were lucky like Feng Ye and could get a king¡¯s offspring, they would hit the jackpot. Upon hearing Feng Ye¡¯s words, Zhang Shan pondered for a moment before nodding. ¡°Okay, but it is limited to the few people present.¡± According to the headquarters¡¯ requirements, before the completion of the Taize Lake base, they didn¡¯t plan to open it to the outside world. However, those present were the pillars of Six Tower¡¯s future so it wouldn¡¯t hurt for them to form a contract in advance. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go first!¡± Hearing Zhang Shan¡¯s agreement, Bai Yuxiao stood up first. Without any hesitation, he rushed to the Fire Elemental Gate. Just as he was about to lay a hand on it, he was suddenly stopped by Bai Qi. ¡°I¡¯m not sure if it¡¯s useful, but let Jie Ta go in and try it first.¡± Under the puzzled gazes of everyone, Bai Qi brought the snow doll to the Element Gate, muttered a few instructions, and the snow doll obediently nodded and entered directly. ¡°Holy cow, can your pet freely enter and exit the Element Gate?¡± Bai Yuxiao looked shocked, but Bai Qi simply answered lazily, ¡°Hurry up and release your spirit power to connect. If it runs away, I won¡¯t be responsible.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Bai Yuxiao immediately placed his hand on it. He fully released his spirit power, and soon felt various elemental creatures of different sizes flashing in front of him. However, before he could observe carefully, he noticed that a snow doll had driven all the fire elements to one side. ¡°Bai Qi, are you sure you didn¡¯t just send it in to cause trouble?¡± Bai Yuxiao looked at Bai Qi somewhat speechless, but before Bai Qi could respond, he suddenly felt a strong spirit power actively making contact with him. He instinctively tugged, and a small dragon-shaped fire element shot out from the Element Gate. [Name]: Dragon Fire Elemental [Nature]: Fire [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King [Description]: An elemental creature born under the influence of dragon breath, having a dragon shape and aura, but its essence is still fire. ¡­ ¡°Dragon Fire Elemental, Mid-Level King, not bad.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi nodded slightly, gave a thumbs-up to the snow doll that came out immediately after the Dragon Fire Elemental, and then proficiently handed a potion bottle to the snow doll. Bai Yuxiao, who didn¡¯t have a chance to experience any excitement of a draw, looked at the snow doll curiously, ¡°Bai Qi, is this Dragon Fire Elemental brought by the snow doll?¡± ¡°You could say that. After all, Jie Ta is currently the peace ambassador in the Water and Fire Elemental Realms. It was able to do this.¡± Bai Qi nodded, saw Bai Yuxiao¡¯s tangled expression, and said, ¡°What, you don¡¯t want it? I can ask Jie Ta to take it back.¡± ¡°No, this is pretty good.¡± Bai Yuxiao immediately declined as soon as he heard Bai Qi¡¯s words. Because of the Ghost Dragon Offspring, he had a great fascination with dragon-shaped creatures. This Dragon Fire Elemental definitely met his aesthetic, so there¡¯s no way he¡¯d let it go. It was just a little annoying that its bloodline level was slightly lower than Feng Ye¡¯s Fire Tyrant. ¡°Gu Shan, it¡¯s your turn.¡± Bai Qi turned towards Gu Shan and said. ¡°Hmm.¡± Gu Shan nodded, but as he neared the large double doors, he seemed uncertain. ¡°Gu Shan, you have a special talent. I suggest you choose one each from both sides.¡± Seeing this, Zhang Shan suddenly spoke but closed his mouth almost instantly. ¡°Right Gu Shan, anyway this Element Gate belongs to the Association, so don¡¯t hold back.¡± Bai Yuxiao, who had already obtained an elemental creature, started to show off again, until he was silenced by a glance from Zhang Shan. ¡°You¡¯re right, in fact the effects of your talent on element species contracts may even be stronger.¡± Elemental Resonance can combine different elemental energies to increase their power. Theoretically speaking, if the element species were paired, they might even be able to merge the elemental creatures.¡± ¡°Hmm, I¡¯ll give it a try.¡± Gu Shan nodded, making his way towards the Water Element Gate first, while the Snow Doll confidently took the lead and slipped inside, ready to vet for Gu Shan. Suddenly, a chilling air permeated as an Ice Shadow Snake slithered out of the Water Element Gate. [Name]: Ice Shadow Snake [Nature]: Ice [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King [Introduction]: An ice-element creature that likes to attach itself to powerful organisms and is adept at ambushing. ¡­ ¡°Ice Shadow Snake, a Mid-Level King, not bad.¡± Bai Qi nodded in approval then quickly escorted Gu Shan to the opposite side to repeat the process, summoning a fire elemental that resembled a crown. [Name]: Red Crown Element [Nature]: Fire [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King [Introduction]: Born under the influence of the Equipment System creatures, but its nature still remains as a Fire Element. ¡­ ¡°Elemental creatures sure do have a wild imagination in their shapes~¡± Having a look at the variably shaped elemental creatures, Zhuge Chen couldn¡¯t help but be intrigued when he saw Bai Qi signal him over. ¡°What is it?¡± Bai Qi gave a chuckle, ¡°Why don¡¯t you give it a try since you¡¯re here? You¡¯ve awakened your talent now, you should be able to summon elemental creatures.¡± ¡°Me?¡± Zhuge Chen seemed hesitant. Being the only one not a member of the association, it somehow didn¡¯t seem right. Thinking this, Zhuge Chen subconsciously looked at the person in charge, Zhang Shan, only to find him looking away, not paying attention. ¡°Hurry up, opportunities like this are rare.¡± Bai Qi smiled at her reaction and pushed Zhuge Chen towards the Fire Element Gate, ¡°Garulu is from the Ice Clan, so why don¡¯t we try with a fire elemental.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Zhuge Chen nodded and following Bai Qi¡¯s instructions, he placed his hand on the Fire Elemental Gate, gently infusing it with his spirit power. However, before the Snow Doll could help with the selection, a spark of fire abruptly appeared in Zhuge Chen¡¯s hand as the Elemental Gate fell silent. ¡°That was quick?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi was startled. He observed the avian-shaped fire elemental in Zhuge Chen¡¯s hands, which appeared somewhat feeble, but could not understand why. *Purring noise* (Master, I couldn¡¯t stop it in time.) The Snow Doll looked pitifully at Bai Qi. It failed to complete its mission, meaning it couldn¡¯t indulge in the tasty elixir. ¡°I understand, it¡¯s alright.¡± Bai Qi nodded and handed another potion to the Snow Doll, observing it closely. The Element Gate attracts different elemental creatures to interact with the spirit energy infused by them, and only when both parties agree, they are allowed to come out. But with the Snow Doll vetting, creatures with a low bloodline level were turned away. Just a moment ago, this fire bird seemed to have ignored the Snow Doll¡¯s surveillance and flew directly into Zhuge Chen¡¯s arms. ¡°Was it because its spirit power was too weak?¡± Bai Qi wrinkled his brow slightly. He wanted Zhuge Chen to choose again, but Zhuge Chen declined. ¡°No need, life in the Elemental World should be quite tough for this little guy. Since we¡¯ve come across each other, leave it to me.¡± Zhuge Chen smiled, ¡°Even if you gave me a high-level creature, I wouldn¡¯t be able to handle it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Bai Qi nodded, witnessing the fire bird in Zhuge Chen¡¯s hand, barely able to stand on its own, he instinctively emitted a psychic wave to check its status. [Name]: Garuda Red Wing [Nature]: Fire (Mythical) [Bloodline Level]: High-grade King [Introduction]: Elemental creature condensed from the bloodline of Mythical Creatures. It has vast potential but is prone to dying prematurely. It requires careful nurturing. ¡­ ¡°High-grade King of Mythical Species¡­ Holy mackerel!¡± Chapter 513 - Chapter 513: Chapter 508: The New Trouble in the Water Elemental World Chapter 513: Chapter 508: The New Trouble in the Water Elemental World Bai Qi didn¡¯t hide his envy at all, and Feng Ye and others who were still immersed in the joy of gaining powerful pets were also surprised with their mouths hanging wide open. ¡°High-grade King? And a Mythical Species?¡± Feng Ye approached the Red Wing Garuda in disbelief. Considering the languid state of Red Wing Garuda and the energetic Fire Tyrant in his arms, he found it difficult to associate them with the mythical creatures. ¡°Tsk tsk¡­ The frequency of mythical species appearing has increased recently, even this kind of creature has shown up.¡± Appearing all praises, Chun Yushui said, ¡°But the Red Wing Garuda is very fragile in its infancy, you need to be careful.¡± ¡°Okay, I got it.¡± Zhuge Chen nodded. Initially, he just thought that Red Wing Garuda seemed a little pitiful, he didn¡¯t expect such a surprising gain. It was indeed an unexpected delight. Chirp, chirp? Seemingly noticing they were the center of attention, Red Wing Garuda timidly leaned into Zhuge Chen¡¯s arms. Zhuge Chen saw that Red Wing Garuda wasn¡¯t feeling comfortable, so he brought out a jade ball, made a pact with Red Wing Garuda, and let it rest in the Jade Dreamland. In terms of safety, currently there was no place safer than the Jade Dreamland. ¡°Tea, don¡¯t you want to give it a try?¡± After everyone was amazed by Zhuge Chen¡¯s unexpected harvest, Bai Qi promptly turned to Bai Qiucha and asked. ¡°I¡¯ll pass.¡± Bai Qiucha shook his head, saying, ¡°Although there¡¯s no basis, it seems I can only form a single Bond Curse Mark.¡± Are you kidding me? No matter what system, it could only form one bond. It was so tragic! Everyone sighed in unison, and Zhang Shan finally began to dismiss them, ¡°I¡¯m closing the shop, leave immediately.¡± ¡°All right.¡± Everyone nodded, about to leave, when the blue imprint on Snow Doll¡¯s forehead suddenly flickered. Snoring sound~ (Master, someone seems to be looking for me~) ¡°Someone¡¯s looking for you?¡± Bai Qi was startled. Seeing the continuously flickering blue rune on Snow Doll¡¯s forehead, he instantly understood what was happening. ¡°Teacher Zhang, I might need to go to the Water Elemental World.¡± ¡°The Water Elemental World? No, unless under the order of President Zhao or President Qin, I can¡¯t let you in,¡± Zhang Shan knitted his brows slightly. He knew well of the troubles Bai Qi stirred, especially recently. It seemed that wherever he went, there would be a big commotion. Because of this, many people had urged him before leaving not to let Bai Qi enter the Elemental Gate alone. ¡°Oh, but I really need to go.¡± Seeing the more and more violently flickering blue mark on Snow Doll¡¯s forehead, Bai Qi gave a wry smile. Then an idea suddenly hit him. He immediately summoned Epsilon to contact Nicholas. ¡°Bai Qi, what do you need from me?¡± Nicholas responded very quickly. As soon as Epsilon opened the Jade Imprint, Nicholas appeared before everyone. His huge body almost topped the roof of the house. He instantly transformed into a human form. ¡°Teacher Zhang, could I go to the Water Elemental World now? Nicholas¡¯s current strength has been certified by the instructor.¡± Bai Qi grinned, looking at Zhang Shan. After a silence, Zhang Shan finally opened his mouth, ¡°I need to make a phone call.¡± Having said this, Zhang Shan turned away. After a while, he returned, ¡°The president agreed, but you have to make sure that Sir Nicholas stays with you all the time, and you can only move around in the Water Elemental World.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I think the Water Spirit Lord just wants to see Jie Ta.¡± Bai Qi nodded, then turned to Bai Qiucha and others, ¡°Sorry, guys, I have to go to the Water Elemental World.¡± Having said that, Bai Qi picked up Snow Doll and plunged into the Water Elemental Gate. Nicholas also immediately followed him in. ¡°Um, did Bai Qi just run to the Elemental World?¡± After a long silence, Bai Yuxiao, who seemed a little confused, asked. As far as he knew, wasn¡¯t the only way for humans to communicate with the Elemental World to use Spirit Power, as they had done before? ¡°Naturally, as long as you have the Breaking the Void talent or Legendary Strength.¡± Feng Ye shrugged, ¡°Also, Bai Qi has done this kind of thing many times.¡± ¡°Yes, yes.¡± The others nodded in agreement, completely endorsing Feng Ye¡¯s words. Even if Bai Qi ran into the Water Elemental World, or even turned into a water element one day, they probably would be able to accept it. ¡°Never mind. You get used to it.¡± Bai Qiucha smiled, ¡°Since Bai Qi is gone, let¡¯s go back to my house. I guess the paparazzi have left.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± ¡­ Water Elemental World. Carrying Snow Doll, Bai Qi and Nicholas stepped through the Elemental Gate and arrived in the Water Elemental World. The Shadow of the Ice Ring, who had been waiting for a long time, came forward, ¡°Lord Bai Qi, you¡¯ve finally arrived.¡± Because Snow Doll was recognized by the Water and Fire Elemental Realms, Bai Qi was also favored by the creatures of the Water and Fire Elemental Realms, with their goodwill towards him almost maxed out. ¡°Just call me Bai Qi.¡± However, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t yet comfortable being addressed in such a way by a Legendary Elemental, he said. ¡°Alright, Mr. Bai Qi.¡± The Shadow of the Ice Ring nodded, then turned to Nicholas and asked, ¡°Is this Legendary Giant Dragon also Bai Qi¡¯s pet beast?¡± ¡°How could that be? I¡¯m only at the sixth stage; I can¡¯t contract such a powerful beast.¡± Bai Qi smiled and replied, ¡°Nicholas is my friend, but my teacher worries about me getting into danger, so asked me to always take him with me when I go out.¡± ¡°I see.¡± The Shadow of the Ice Ring understood and said, ¡°But now that you, Mr. Bai Qi, are a friend of our Water and Fire Elemental Realms, you won¡¯t be in any danger.¡± Speaking of this, the Shadow looked at the Snow Doll again and said, ¡°It seems that Mr. Jie Ta really grew up pretty fast, he¡¯s already at the fifth stage, right?¡± How could he not grow fast? He eats epic-level materials as snacks and drinks ice clan potions as beverages. If his growth rate were slow, there would be a problem. Bai Qi smiled slightly and looked around at the world full of frost. It seems I¡¯ll have to discuss with the Water Spirit later, to see if I can foster the Snow Doll here for a while. I fought so hard with the Flame Demon before, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem to provide some food, right? ¡°By the way, what was so urgent that you had to contact us?¡± Bai Qi asked. ¡°Indeed, there¡¯s something we need Mr. Bai Qi¡¯s help with.¡± The Shadow of the Ice Ring nodded and said, ¡°After the pathway of the Water Element Realm was created, both of our worlds returned to normal, new tribesmen have been constantly bred, but a new problem has arisen.¡± ¡°A new problem? Is the pathway unstable?¡± Bai Qi furrowed his brows slightly. Although the pathway between the Water and Fire Elemental Realms linked the two worlds together, there was still a risk of the pathway collapsing and losing contact again. Besides this, Bai Qi could not think of any other problems. ¡°No, the pathway is very stable.¡± The Shadow of the Ice Ring shook his head and said, ¡°We have discovered another Element Gate in our Water Element Realm.¡± ¡°Another Element Gate? Where does it lead to? The main world?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up at these words. Even though it was enough to have one door to the Elemental Realm completed, no one would ever complain about having more entrances. ¡°We cannot determine the location on the other side for now, but this Element Gate seems to be damaged, and the energy from our Water Element Realm has been constantly leaking out.¡± The Shadow of the Ice Ring sighed and said, ¡°In order not to affect the growth of the newborn tribesmen, the Water Spirit Lord has been consuming his own energy to stabilize the energy of the Water Element Realm, but there seems to be no solution.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi immediately understood and said, ¡°So you called us over here to ask us to help repair the Element Gate?¡± The Shadow of the Ice Ring nodded repeatedly and said, ¡°That¡¯s right, that day both the Legendary Beast Master and you, Mr. Bai Qi, demonstrated your powerful understanding of runes; you were even able to separate two fused gates, so the Water Spirit Lord hopes you can help us.¡± ¡°After all, we Elemental Creatures don¡¯t understand these things at all.¡± Bai Qi nodded understandingly, then said with a bit of a headache, ¡°But Instructor Luo is not around recently and it¡¯ll be hard to contact him immediately.¡± After confirming the reason for the awakening of the World Will, Luo Xiang and his teacher had both gone to the tribe to investigate the situation. Considering the time, they must be within the territory of the tribe by now, and it would be quite difficult to reach them. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± The Shadow of the Ice Ring sighed helplessly but did not give up. He said, ¡°Could you, Mr. Bai Qi, help us to check? Perhaps you could pinpoint the problem.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­alright.¡± Bai Qi considered for a moment, then agreed. Luo Xiang had given him the structure of the spatial runes last time, and he had studied it for a while. Though his understanding was limited, at least understanding the situation wouldn¡¯t hurt. ¡°Thank you for your help.¡± The Shadow of the Ice Ring nodded gratefully, then hurriedly handed Bai Qi a jade stone that shimmered with a blue glow as if fearing Bai Qi might change his mind. Whirrrrr! (I want to eat this!) As soon as the Snow Doll saw the jade stone, it was interested, and it immediately wanted to pounce on it, but Bai Qi stopped it. ¡°This is a small token of our appreciation from the Water Element Realm, Mr. Bai Qi, please accept it.¡¯ Heh, as they say, Elemental Creatures have simple minds, but this doesn¡¯t mean they can¡¯t be cunning~ Looking at the blue jade stone in his hand, Bai Qi appreciated it for a moment, then activated the Evolution Egg to check its status. [Material Name]: Heart of the Iceberg [Material Level]: Mythical Level [Material Description]: Formed within a glacier of ten thousand years, it possesses extremely cold energy while being unassumingly contained but once its shell is cracked, the cold energy unleased will freeze over a thousand miles. ¡­ Jie Ta¡¯s treatment was much better than the other few pet beasts since she¡¯s coming home. Materials were even being delivered to the door. ¡°You¡¯re too kind. I cannot guarantee I will be able to solve this problem.¡± Bai Qi replied modestly, but his hands skillfully pocketed the Heart of the Iceberg. His swift motion even surprised Nicholas. ¡°No time to lose, please take us to see that damaged Element Gate, we cannot impede the growth of the newborn elements.¡± Once the reward was pocketed, Bai Qi immediately turned serious and said. Even if he failed, he wouldn¡¯t plan to return the Heart of the Iceberg. However, if he could solve the problem in the Water Element Realm, of course, it would be better. After all, one can never be too friendly. Chapter 514 - Chapter 514: Chapter 509: Isnt That How Affection is Supposed to be Used? Chapter 514: Chapter 509: Isn¡¯t That How Affection is Supposed to be Used? Under the guidance of the Shadow of the Ice Ring, Nicholas led Bai Qi on their journey. Along the way, Bai Qi witnessed the entirely new scene of the Water Elemental Realm. Within the starkly empty ice and water field, heads of ice and water elements gradually surfaced, curiously watching Bai Qi and the others fly by in the sky. ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem like there¡¯s any problem, does it?¡± Bai Qi, confused, watched the vibrantly alive scene below and couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°We¡¯re at a greater distance from the damaged Element Gate, so the impact isn¡¯t significant. However, where it¡¯s closer, the Water Spirit Lord is maintaining it. Otherwise, the newly born members of the race would be much weaker,¡± the Shadow of the Ice Ring sighed, saying, ¡°We¡¯re already satisfied that new members can be born. We¡¯re just worried about that previous scenario happening again, hence we want to solve this as soon as possible.¡± ¡°I see.¡± The Elemental World, silent for many years, had finally experienced normalcy, and they naturally couldn¡¯t stand to let it fall back into disarray. The saying ¡°it¡¯s easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but hard to go from abundance to simplicity¡± applies everywhere. After crossing a large iceberg, they finally arrived in front of an ice cave, where a massive ice element was continuously thickening the surrounding iceberg. ¡°That¡¯s my companion ¨C the Ice Spirit Angel. He¡¯s in charge of slowing down the energy leakage,¡± the Shadow of the Ice Ring introduced, landing with Bai Qi and the others. ¡°Another legendary element¡­¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, and the Ice Spirit Angel stopped its actions when it saw them. ¡°Are they the ones?¡± it asked. ¡°Yes.¡± The Shadow of the Ice Ring nodded, saying, ¡°This is Bai Qi, Beast Master of Jie Ta. In the human world, he is also a genius Rune Master, and he might be able to help solve our problem.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± The Ice Spirit Angel paused, pointing to the ice cave in front of it, saying, ¡°Inside is the Elemental Gate. Because it releases strong energy every now and then, I can¡¯t completely seal it. You need to be careful of the energy shockwaves.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Bai Qi nodded and turned to Nicholas. Understanding the situation, Nicholas picked up Bai Qi and Snow Doll in his arms and started walking towards the cave. The cave was big, and its icy walls were extremely smooth, as if they were deliberately polished. Bai Qi and the others moved cautiously for a long time without encountering any anomalies. ¡°Our luck seems to be good.¡± Bai Qi looked up and soon saw an Elemental Gate standing upright on the ice surface. However, compared to the other gates he¡¯d seen, this one was notably dimmer. ¡°There definitely seems to be a problem.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, preparing to ask Nicholas to speed up and get closer. Suddenly, the Elemental Gate trembled gently, and a rich energy suddenly gushed from it, rushing towards them. ¡°Damn, there really is one.¡± Bai Qi was taken aback, and Nicholas was the first to react. A Jade Imprint appeared under his feet, and Bai Qi and Nicholas dropped directly into it. They then emerged from another Jade Imprint outside the cave. ¡°It is indeed a little dangerous.¡± Bai Qi rubbed his chin, looked at the Ice Spirit Angel, and asked, ¡°What frequency does this energy shock occur at? Is there a pattern?¡± ¡°There is no pattern, it¡¯s entirely dependent on luck.¡± The Ice Spirit Angel shook its head, saying, ¡°However, you can use your own energy to stabilize it for a while, but not for too long, or you will cause an even stronger energy shockwave.¡± ¡°I get it.¡± Bai Qi nodded, and they reappeared inside the cave. As the Ice Spirit Angel said, the situation was indeed dependent on luck. As soon as they appeared, the Elemental Gate once again emitted an energy wave, seeming to resist Bai Qi and the others¡¯ approach. But this time, Nicholas was well prepared. Taking advantage of the energy shockwave not being near yet, he created another Jade Imprint in front of them and swiftly transported towards it. And so, following this pattern, Nicholas finally arrived in front of the Elemental Gate. He injected powerful Jade Power into the Elemental Gate, temporarily sealing the energy shockwave. ¡°Well done, Nicholas!¡± Bai Qi gave Nicholas a thumbs up before summoning Husky. He then ran to the Elemental Gate, quickly skimmed over it while recording the runes on it. ¡°It truly is damaged.¡± Soon enough, Bai Qi found the problem. The gate seemed to have sustained a strong shock in the past, creating countless tiny cracks inside it. These cracks led to the energy structure on the Elemental Gate being damaged, hence leading to these current issues. ¡°But since an energy shockwave still formed, that means the energy density on the other side isn¡¯t low. Why would there be an energy leakage then?¡± Bai Qi rubbed his chin and started contemplating. Meanwhile, the Shadow of the Ice Ring and Ice Spirit Angel stayed quietly to one side, as if afraid to disturb Bai Qi. ¡°Hmmm~¡± (¡°Master, can I eat that Heart of the Iceberg first? I¡¯m hungry~¡±) Snow Doll was staring at Bai Qi with her big, watery eyes, looking as pitiful as a hungry baby needing to be fed. ¡°Wait a little longer. I¡¯ll first finish what I¡¯m doing here.¡± Bai Qi patted Snow Doll¡¯s head and casually handed her a bottle of potion, then he continued to ponder. Slurp slurp¡­ (Alright, I¡¯ll wait to eat¡­) With a disappointed look, Snow Doll took the bottle of the potion, drained it in one gulp and then, seeming somewhat bored, she lay on the icy surface nearby, scooping up water with the empty bottle, spilling it, and then scooping more¡­ ¡°This is¡­ I understand now!¡± Watching Snow Doll¡¯s actions, Bai Qi suddenly had a eureka moment. He quickly picked up Snow Doll and gave her a big kiss before getting down to discussing with Schuck on the repair plan for the Element Gate. ¡°Master Bai Qi, have you figured out a solution?¡± The Shadow of the Ice Ring asked with curiosity. ¡°Kinda.¡± As Bai Qi continued working, he said, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, the space behind the Element Gate should be a closed area with extremely low energy density, which caused the energy outflow from the Water Element World.¡± ¡°But when the energy in this space accumulates to a certain level, it¡¯ll spout out to maintain the stability of the space.¡± ¡°However, it¡¯s also possible that it¡¯s like the current Water and Fire Elemental Realms, where there¡¯s another world on the opposite side, which has a similar problem as the Water Element World.¡± Listening to Bai Qi¡¯s explanation, Shadow of the Ice Ring and Ice Spirit Angel eyed each other and didn¡¯t ask any more questions. Humans are indeed a very fascinating race. With his existing knowledge, Bai Qi was able to devise a repair plan quickly. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s more or less done.¡± Bai Qi lifted his head and looked at the Shadow of the Ice Ring and Ice Spirit Angel, saying, ¡°The Element Gate itself has been damaged, and I can¡¯t solve that. But we can manually repair the energy structure to prevent more energy shocks. Over time, the Element Gate should do its own repair.¡± According to his understanding, the Element Gate should be similar to the Secret Realm Tower of the Legendary Beast Master. As long as there is no issue with the overall energy structure, it could self-repair to a certain extent. If not, then there¡¯s nothing more he could do. After all, these gates were initially established by Elemental Spirits. He, as a mere Six Stage Beast Master, definitely didn¡¯t possess the ability to fix them. ¡°I understand. Do you need our help with anything?¡± The Shadow of the Ice Ring gave a slight nod, excitement twinkling in her eyes. As long as this issue was resolved, the Water Element World could truly recover its former glory. ¡°If possible, I think it would be better to ask Lord of the Water Spirits to come out. When it comes to things like the Element Gate, one can never be too careful.¡± Upon careful consideration, Bai Qi proposed his suggestion. ¡°No problem.¡± Before Shadow of the Ice Ring could reply, the Water Spirit emerged from beneath the water surface, asking,¡±What do I need to do?¡± ¡°It¡¯s quite simple. Just follow the path I planned and restart the original energy structure.¡± Bai Qi instructed Schuck to show the structure diagram to the Water Spirit, who cooperated well and confirmed it several times. ¡°Alright then, can I ask Shadow of the Ice Ring and Ice Spirit Angel to block nearby energy flow, to decrease the frequency of the Elemental Shock? I¡¯ll get Nicholas to seal the Element Gate, after which the Lord of the Water Spirits should start on the repair of the energy structure as soon as possible. Is everything clear?¡± Bai Qi glanced at the Legendary Pet Beasts. Once they all nodded in approval, he started moving. Just as Bai Qi had predicted, after a few successive energy shocks, the Elemental Gate gradually quieted down. Also, Nicholas opportunistically sealed the Element Gate, waiting for the Water Spirit to repair it. Being a demi-God, the Water Spirit demonstrated not only her powerful strength but also an excellent degree of control. Following Bai Qi¡¯s instructions, she completed the repair work quickly. Finally, the once dim-looking Element Gate started glowing brightly again. ¡°It seems everything¡¯s fine now.¡± The Water Spirit carefully sensed the surroundings to make sure there was no more energy leaking. Overwhelmed with gratitude, she thanked Bai Qi, ¡°Master Bai Qi, once again, you have helped the Water Element World. I really don¡¯t know how to repay you.¡± There¡¯s no need to repay me, just give me a hundred or so pieces of Mythical level resources would do. Bai Qi licked his lips but politely said, ¡°There¡¯s no need to be so courteous. As long as Lord of the Water Spirits won¡¯t mind me taking Jie Ta along in the future, that¡¯s more than enough.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± The Water Spirit smiled happily and sincerely said. ¡°That¡¯s great. I¡¯ll be visiting more frequently then.¡± Bai Qi grinned, having personally experienced the exclusive benefits secret realms offered pet beasts to aid their development. Even though Snow Doll had the Ice Field Mystery, it fell short when compared to the other two secret realms. Nevertheless, if the Water Spirit didn¡¯t object to Snow Doll visiting the Water Element World, nothing could be better. Could there be any secret realm that could boost elements better than the Elemental World itself? Now that the Water Spirit was inviting him, it was just perfect. The thing called goodwill, this was exactly what it was intended for, right? Chapter 515 - Chapter 515: Chapter 510: Regret? Absolutely Impossible! Chapter 515: Chapter 510: Regret? Absolutely Impossible! ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll check again. After this, regular maintenance should suffice if there¡¯re no issues.¡± Bai Qi moved closer to the Element Gate, meticulously inspecting it. ¡°That being said, it probably won¡¯t need constant upkeep. If all goes as expected, this Element Gate is now completely sealed off. We will have to wait for it to self-repair before it¡¯s operative again.¡± ¡°That¡¯s of little concern. All we wish for now is to recover and rest; we don¡¯t need that many external exits.¡± The Water Spirit nodded, about to say something else, but noticed a tremendous flare on the Element Gate that swallowed Bai Qi whole. ¡°Damn it, they dare to kidnap a human in my presence!¡± Nicholas, seeing this, immediately tried to tug Bai Qi back, but instead got yanked in as well. The Water Spirit also tried to assist, but he was already exhausted from maintaining the energy for the Newborn tribal men. He had used up a lot of energy fixing the Element Gate a moment ago, making his actions a tad slow. Elements Gate returned to silence in an instant, making it invincible to any effort from the Water Spirit. ¡°Find a way to communicate with the humans outside. Let¡¯s hope they can return quickly; otherwise the relationship between the Water Element World and humans may become hostile.¡± After the futile attempts of the Water Spirit, he sighed helplessly. The Shadow of the Ice Ring and the Ice Spirit Angel, realizing the seriousness of the situation, immediately went into action. Humans, who had a multitude of legends revolving around them, would not give up easily if someone truly died in their Water Element World, the elemental creatures felt the same. ¡­ ¡°Hmm, where are we?¡± Bai Qi propped himself up, straining against the tall snow surrounding him, looking puzzled. ¡°A snowy land? Are we still in the Water Element World? But this snow is strange¡ªit feels warm.¡± Bai Qi pressed his palm against the snow, feeling warmth seep in. A growl¡­ (Because, human, you¡¯re sitting on me¡­) Bai Qi heard a disgruntled voice come from below. A giant wolf stood upright, pushing Bai Qi out of the snow, finally giving him a clear view of their surroundings. All around, apart from where they stood, lush trees could be seen, and in the distance, a range of rolling mountains spread out. Clearly, they were no longer in the Water Element World. ¡°Such surprises are not at all surprising anymore.¡± Bai Qi sighed wistfully. ¡°Schuck, can we identify our current location?¡± ¡°I have already scanned the area. This environment doesn¡¯t match any location on the Federation map, and the communication equipment is out of signal range.¡± Schuck projected a map, highlighting a couple of red dots in the center. Those dots evidently showed their location. Elsewhere on the map, a myriad of skull symbols of different sizes filled the expanse, which they used to mark the locations of ferocious beasts. ¡°Considering the remarkably high density of these ferocious beasts, we are most likely in a tribal territory.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± Bai Qi responded, taken aback. ¡°Very sure.¡± Schuck nodded, ¡°But it seems these beasts are quite averse to this area. Currently, there are no signs of any approaching beast, so we are temporarily safe.¡± ¡°Alright, but just temporarily.¡± Bai Qi sighed, then suddenly remembered something and started searching around. ¡°Wait, where¡¯s Nicholas?¡± If he remembered correctly, Nicholas was also dragged in with him, but he was nowhere to be found now. A growl! (I have found him!) Just then, Beta¡¯s voice echoed, speeding towards the top of the hill. Bai Qi instantly summoned Delta to follow. Indeed, Nicholas¡¯s trace was found at the peak. However, Nicholas seemed to have been injured and was unconscious, not responding at all. Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately summoned Gamma to treat Nicholas¡¯s injury. It was only after a while that Nicholas regained consciousness. ¡°Hmm? What happened to me?¡± Nicholas struggled to raise his head, then suddenly recalled what had happened, swiftly scanning around, ¡°Bai Qi! Where are you, Bai Qi? Are you alright?¡± ¡°Here I am, and I¡¯m fine. But if you keep yelling like this, I might not be.¡± Bai Qi clasped his ears, only relaxing once Nicholas shut up, ¡°Nicholas, can you still sense the Jade Imprint you left in the Federation?¡± ¡°Let me try.¡± Nicholas nodded and closed his eyes for a while, reopening them after a long pause, his expression full of bitterness. ¡°I don¡¯t sense anything. Not to mention, there are a lot of powerful presences in this vicinity disrupting my sensing abilities.¡± A growl¡­ (Look what I¡¯ve found!) At that moment, Beta suddenly found something in the snow and dragged it forcefully in front of Bai Qi. ¡°Is this, a fragment of the Element Gate?¡± Bai Qi recognized the origin of the fragment immediately, and when Nicholas stood up, all the fragments were exposed. ¡°Did I accidentally crush it?¡± Nicholas was somewhat ashamed. If the Element Gate was still intact, they could possibly return directly, but now, that was out of the question. ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be, it doesn¡¯t look like the Water Element World¡¯s gate.¡± Bai Qi examined it carefully and shook his head, ¡°If there are no surprises, this gate should be the culprit leading to the abnormalities in the Water Element World, and it shattered during the teleportation process.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Nicholas sighed and suddenly thought of something. He opened another Jade Imprint, entered the Jade Dream to investigate, and quickly returned. ¡°The worlds inside the Jade Dream are all places I¡¯ve never been before. I¡¯m afraid it will take a long time before I can return to the entrance of Gusu City.¡± ¡°Right, we can fly back from the Jade Dream.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened, ¡°Approximately how long would it take? If it requires several months, it might be troublesome. My teacher and the others will probably be worried.¡± When he mistakenly entered the Fire Element World, it led to a tense situation blowing up in Eden and the association. Now, he disappeared in the Water Element World again. If he could return within ten days or so like before, it would be fine. But if he was gone for longer, then there might really be a problem. ¡°Uh, based on the distances I explored while sleeping before, it will take at least a hundred years¡­¡± ¡°A hundred years? Even if I return, I¡¯ll be dead by then¡­¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twitched slightly. He didn¡¯t doubt Nicholas¡¯s words. After all, Nicholas had lived for hundreds of years by himself in the Green Dragon Secret Realm. At that time, Nicholas primarily explored the Jade Dream in his sleep. Bai Qi stood up, looking at the towering mountain range in the distance, and fell into silence for a while, ¡°So you¡¯re saying, our only option is to cross the tribe and return to the Federation on foot?¡± ¡°It seems so.¡± Jerry nodded, ¡°I think we need to collect information first. We wouldn¡¯t want to accidentally tread on the territory of a powerful Ferocious Beast, which would be detrimental for us.¡± Hearing Jerry¡¯s words, Bai Qi unconsciously glanced at Nicholas. After his awakening, Nicholas¡¯s injuries began to recover slowly, but it was notably slow. If Bai Qi wasn¡¯t wrong, Nicholas had likely absorbed the energy released from the Element Gate when it shattered, which would explain his current condition. With this thought in mind, Bai Qi immediately summoned the Six Pets and had them surround him. ¡°Beta and Jerry, you will inspect the surroundings first. Schuck, don¡¯t release your scout bees, it will reveal our identities. As for Epsilon, see if you can find any useful information from the dreams of the nearby Ferocious Beasts.¡± Bai Qi gave the two pets search orders, then looked at the remaining pets, ¡°As for you, stay here to protect Nicholas until he recovers.¡± They had stored a lot of food in the Grassland Secret Realm, so they weren¡¯t worried about supplies. But, to get out of the tribal territory, Nicholas was a necessary fighting force. Therefore, their top priority was to recover Nicholas¡¯s injuries first. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll go back to the Jade Dream to rest. The Jade Dream can speed up my recovery. If anything happens, let Epsilon contact me.¡± Nicholas didn¡¯t pretend to be strong when he heard this and quietly entered the Jade Dream again. Meanwhile, Bai Qi and the Six Pets began to explore their surroundings slowly. ¡­ In the evening. The Grassland Secret Realm. Worried about exposing their aura and leading to unnecessary trouble, Bai Qi temporarily hid in the Grassland Secret Realm after his pets collected the information. Although they couldn¡¯t return to the Federation through this method, it was safer than staying in a strange world. ¡°So, what did you find?¡± Bai Qi picked up a piece of roasted meat and asked. ¡°Allow me to report first.¡± Epsilon stepped forward, ¡°According to the dreams I infiltrated, this snow mountain often experiences bursts of powerful energy shock and cold air making it unsuitable for creatures to live. Therefore, Ferocious Beasts generally do not approach it.¡± ¡°However, to the south of the snow mountain, there is a tribe established by a Legendary Wolf.¡± ¡°A Legendary Wolf?¡± Bai Qi was surprised by the information while Jerry nodded on the side, ¡°That matches what I collected. But the good news is, due to the existence of the tribe, there are quite a few Beast Soul Warriors active in the area. You should be able to blend in if you disguise as a Beast Soul Warrior.¡± ¡°Oh, I almost forgot about the existence of Beast Soul Warriors.¡± Bai Qi put down his bowl and chopsticks, looked at Husky and said, ¡°Since it¡¯s a wolf tribe, as long as I take along a wolf beast and make a disguise, there¡¯s no way I¡¯d be discovered.¡± ¡°In theory, that¡¯s correct.¡± Schuck nodded, but there was something strange in his eyes when he looked at Bai Qi. ¡°But I personally suggest that you explore in another direction, otherwise you might regret it.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand, ¡°I¡¯ve made a judgment. Looking at the terrain, we are likely located north of the Northern Federation now, so as long as we keep going south, we might be able to return to the Federation.¡± ¡°Regret? Absolutely not!¡± Chapter 516 - Chapter 516: Chapter 511: I Regret It Chapter 516: Chapter 511: I Regret It ¡°I regret it¡­¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twitched as he looked behind him. At this time, Husky was lying contentedly on a luxurious carriage, while Alpha and his retinue, except for the Light Armor Sword Rider, were in charge of pulling the carriage and guarding it. As for Bai Qi, he proudly assumed the role of a coachman. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you warn me that humans here are servants.¡± Bai Qi looked at Husky with a disgruntled expression on his face and asked. ¡°I did warn the Beast Master, but you insisted on this.¡± Schuck smiled, and Beta, who was next to him, stretched luxuriously, spat out the bone in his mouth, and opened his mouth wide. Awooooo! (I¡¯m hungry, human, hurry up and feed me!) ¡°Are you sure you want me to feed you?¡± Bai Qi approached Beta with a smile on his face, while Alpha, who was acting as the guard leader, unconsciously reached for his hilt. Grr? (Boss, do you want my help?) At this moment, Beta¡¯s Insight into Everything kicked in autonomously. The overwhelming sense of danger made it jump up and obediently lie down in front of Bai Qi. Awoooo~ (I was just joking with you, human~) ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Bai Qi nodded with satisfaction, then looked at the few humans who had been knocked unconscious by him and said, ¡°But it seems that the place of humans in the tribe is somewhat low.¡± This carriage they were currently on was snatched from these humans; aside from the undead that pulled the carriage, these humans played the role of coachmen and servants. As for the wolf beast they served¡­ Bai Qi took a glance at the large bones beside Beta, and the corner of his mouth twitched a bit. It was just a Fourth Stage Elite, yet it had such a large entourage. The beasts of the tribe indeed knew how to enjoy themselves. ¡°Jerry, what have you learned from their souls?¡± Bai Qi looked at Jerry and asked. ¡°This guy was scared, and his memories are somewhat messy, but I basically understand the situation.¡± Jerry nodded and said, ¡°The tribe ahead is called the Ghost Wolf Tribe, its leader is a Legendary Ghost Wolf that has the ability to control the undead.¡± ¡°However, it¡¯s quite amazing that the Legendary Wolf, which is clearly a Ghost Wolf, somehow has a physical body and can even have offspring.¡± ¡°And the wolf beast we just ate was the offspring of the Legendary Wolf from the Ghost Wolf Tribe. It¡¯s talent is average, so it is not particularly valued.¡± Bai Qi was taken aback, ¡°A Ghost Wolf with a physical body, it has taken over a body?¡± ¡°Maybe.¡± Jerry shrugged, a look of longing flashing in his dark golden eyes. If he could master this method, maybe he could act independently of his main body for a longer time. ¡°However, this Legendary Ghost Wolf just established its tribe not long ago, the tribe has many new faces, which is very beneficial for our operation.¡± Jerry paused, looked at Bai Qi and said, ¡°At that time, all we need to do is to let Alpha and the Seven Sword Riders disguise themselves as servants, Beta impersonate the wolf beast of this tribe and I¡¯ll impersonate your Martial Soul. We should be able to pass through here smoothly.¡± ¡°Can¡¯t we sneak around? Isn¡¯t it too dangerous to expose ourselves deliberately?¡± ¡°According to our observation, we encounter a ferocious beast every hundred meters or so. Are you sure, Beast Master?¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°As for these humans¡­¡± ¡°Chief, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve brainwashed them. They¡¯ll only remember they had been abandoned by their master, they won¡¯t know anything else.¡± Insect Herb flew over immediately and said, ¡°I¡¯ve already checked their dreams. Being abandoned by beasts in the tribe is a normal occurrence and won¡¯t raise any suspicion.¡± ¡°Good, all of you have done well.¡± Seeing his pets being so capable, Bai Qi was greatly comforted. The Beast Master¡¯s painstaking upbringing wasn¡¯t in vain, it had achieved some results. ¡°Actually, we don¡¯t have to be so nervous. The power structure of the tribes changes quickly, and there are often various unfamiliar ferocious beasts wandering around. These beasts don¡¯t mind non-kind ferocious beasts joining their ranks, only their status will be a bit lower.¡± ¡°Even if they don¡¯t join, there are still many Beast Soul Warriors passing by.¡± Jerry looked at Bai Qi and said, ¡°However, Beast Master, you must pay attention to hiding your identity. If you expose your Beast Master identity, that would be quite troublesome.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Bai Qi nodded, used the secret method to hide the Curse Mark on the back of his hand, took a plastic mask from Schuck and put it on his face. Then, Bai Qi¡¯s appearance began to change quickly. His eyes, nose, ears, and all other parts were changing rapidly. In no time, he switched to a completely unfamiliar face. Seeing this, Jerry emerged from its main body, wrapped around Bai Qi, indistinguishable from an ordinary Beast Soul Warrior. ¡°With Schuck¡¯s research on mimicry masks and your cooperation, Jerry, it should be no problem.¡± Bai Qi took off the mask and nodded in satisfaction, then said, ¡°But Nicholas¡¯ injuries have not yet healed. We should return to the snow mountain and wait for a while.¡± ¡°By the way, let¡¯s try to strengthen our combat power as much as possible.¡± ¡­ Atop the snow mountain. In the face of Snow Doll¡¯s eagerly expectant eyes, Bai Qi took out the Heart of the Iceberg and handed it to Snow Doll. Snow Doll¡¯s eyes lit up immediately and bit into it. ¡°Stop! This is a mythical resource, it¡¯s too wasteful to eat it as a snack!¡± Bai Qi rushed to stop upon seeing this. Snow Doll watched as the food in its mouth was taken away, and its eyes filled with tears. Its body also began to vaporize gradually. Awooo! Awooo! (Human, you must stop him!) Upon seeing this, Beta¡¯s face immediately filled with terror. The shadow of electric shocks from his weak period hadn¡¯t disappeared despite having grown stronger, let alone the terrifying thunderbolt from Cloud Child. ¡°Jie Ta, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m not saying you can¡¯t eat it, just that we need to change the way you eat it¡­¡± Bai Qi could only soothe when he heard this, and Snow Doll finally became quiet. Grumbling-type noises? (Really?) ¡°Of course it¡¯s true.¡± Bai Qi nodded repeatedly. Although Snow Doll hadn¡¯t stopped using the Evolution Egg up till now, it still was her first time using additional materials. After all, the way elements absorb energy was too crude and simple, and there was no need for the Evolution Egg to be involved. But the Heart of the Iceberg was a mythical resource after all, so it¡¯s better to treat it with more care. As Bai Qi explained, Snow Doll slowly began to look forward to eating it. She held the Heart of the Iceberg ever so carefully in her arms, waiting for Bai Qi to use the Evolution Egg. Seeing this, Bai Qi relaxed a bit and then activated the Evolution Egg. However, the moment the Diamond Egg took form, Bai Qi had a sudden feeling of weakness throughout his body, and nearly stumbled onto the ground. ¡°Such a big energy expenditure, could it be its evolution? No, it shouldn¡¯t be this easy reaching Emperor-level. It seems my bloodline has leveled up.¡± Bai Qi laid back on the soft couch conjured by Gamma, quietly taking in the energy Gamma was sending him to recover, while expectations filled his eyes as he looked at the Diamon Egg in front of him. In theory, Snow Doll had the highest potential. She previously received approval from two Elements¡¯ Will. If she was properly nurtured, the position of the top damage-dealer in the team might truly move from Alpha to Snow Doll. ¡°I¡¯m so excited~¡± The geographical position of the snow mountain was excellent. While Snow Doll was evolving, Schuck also set up a long-distance telescope to complete the map of the area. Even though the plan was to pass through the Ghost Wolf Tribe to return to the Federation, the tribe¡¯s situation was special, and it¡¯s better to have more back-up plans. Crack¡­ The crisp sound of an egg cracking attracted Bai Qi and the others¡¯ attention, and Bai Qi instantly got up from Gamma¡¯s body and quickly rushed over. Even though it was only a small crack that had surfaced, Bai Qi still felt an intense bone-chilling cold, and the surrounding snow and ice thickened once more as a result. Yet almost immediately, the eggshell cracked again, and this time, it emitted a terrifying high temperature which made it impossible to approach. The surrounding snow and ice instantly melted, forming a small stream that flowed down the mountain. This process continued to repeat over and over. The nearby snow and ice alternately froze and melted under the swift changes in temperature, which forced Bai Qi to keep a certain distance from the Diamond Egg. ¡°Could it be there is some problem?¡± Old Lady Fan emphasized that he should strengthen Snow Doll¡¯s ice-based skills, and Bai Qi understood why¡ªit was to maintain the balance with Flame Soul. But now, it seemed that Snow Doll was losing her balance? Awooo, awooo ¡­ (But how does this dog feel, that Jie Ta is inside the egg playing¡­) Bai Qi was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and when he listened attentively, he indeed heard laughter. Alright then, she really was playing. ¡°Jie Ta, come out quickly.¡± Bai Qi shook his head and called from a distance. After hearing Bai Qi¡¯s summons, Snow Doll immediately broke the Diamond Egg and flew straight to Bai Qi. While she looked similar to Snow Doll, half of the snowflakes on her cheeks had turned into flames, and even half of her hair and eyes had turned red. ¡°Because her ice skill is strong, did her fire skill start to show?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. Snow Doll displayed her fire form for the first time when she broke the Element Gate, but ever since then, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t get Snow Doll to switch on her own. However, judging by how she looked now, it seemed she was able to switch on her own. And, she seemed to have mastered the ability to fly? Full of curiosity, Bai Qi placed his hand on the top of Jie Ta¡¯s head. [Name]: Water and Fire Child [Nature]: Water (Mythical), Fire (Mythical) [Bloodline Level]: High-grade King [Level]: Fifth Stage Three Levels [Skills]: Ice Soul (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient), Flame Soul (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient) [Energy Value]: 22E1210W [Condition]: Evolvable ¡­ ¡°Water and Fire Child? Has she really reached a balanced state? But did her original skills all merge into Ice Soul?¡± Bai Qi looked at the skill panel of Water and Fire Child, somewhat curious. [Skill Name]: Ice Soul [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Description]: The icy spirit hidden deep within the soul, pure as ice, unflappable even when the sky is falling. ¡­ ¡°Mmm ¡­ as expected, the skill description is still as casual as ever.¡± Bai Qi completely gave up on figuring out Jie Ta¡¯s current state from the skill description and asked directly. ¡°Jie Ta, do you still have those previous skills and forms? Or have they all disappeared?¡± Huh-huh? (Skills and forms, let me think¡­?) Chapter 517 - Chapter 517: Chapter 512: The Tribes...Old Classmate? Chapter 517: Chapter 512: The Tribe¡¯s¡­Old Classmate? Seeing Jie Ta lost in thought, Bai Qi and the others also focused their attention, waiting for Jie Ta¡¯s demonstration. Alpha and Delta, in particular, might have challenged Jie Ta if they did not find his growth level slightly deficient. Being the second top-tier King in the team and belonging to an elemental mythical species, they could not help but think this wouldn¡¯t be weak at all. Finally, under everyone¡¯s watchful eyes, Jie Ta opened his mouth. Ho-hum ho-hum! (I forget!) Bang! Everyone was left speechless and floored, but when they saw the naive smile on Jie Ta¡¯s face, they simply couldn¡¯t muster any anger. ¡°Fine, desperate times call for desperate measures.¡± Bai Qi stood up, ran his hand through his hair in exasperation and then turned to Beta, saying, ¡°Beta, open your mouth.¡± Awooh awooh? (What are you up to, human? Hmm, this tastes good.) Beta opened his mouth in confusion, only to feel Bai Qi pouring a cold liquid into his mouth. It was icy cool and tasted quite good. But very soon, Beta figured it out. He stiffly turned his neck towards Jie Ta and sure enough, saw tears starting to well up in Jie Ta¡¯s eyes. Ho-hum ho-hum! (You owe me a drink!) Jie Ta screeched, and the flame mark on his forehead immediately ignited. He instantly transformed into his Fire Naughty Child form. With a hard smash on the ground with his hands, countless columns of fire shot up into the sky, trapping Beta inside. Fire Naughty Child ¨C Fiery Flame Prison! ¡°Miscalculated. Such a commotion, hope it doesn¡¯t attract unnecessary attention.¡± Bai Qi saw this and the corners of his mouth twitched, he said. This was the territory of the tribe. If the ferocious beasts found them and surrounded them, they would have no choice but to hide in the secret realm. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, chief. I¡¯ve researched this. Below us is a volcano, which used to erupt quite often. It only turned into a snow mountain gradually due to energy shocks and frosty air.¡± Wormgrass shook his head, saying, ¡°And, during the non-eruption periods of the Element Gate, there are sometimes outbreaks of fire attribute energy here, so no one will notice.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good then.¡± Bai Qi nodded, and Beta, who was trapped in the Fiery Flame Prison, had a miserable expression on his face as he pleaded for help. Awooh awooh! (Release me quickly. Jie Ta is going to kill a dog!) Beta activated his Diamond Strength to hold the Fiery Flame Prison back, but the high temperature still made him uncomfortable. The main issue was that Jie Ta had already formed two Flame Treasure Wheels in his hands and seemed ready to throw them at him. ¡°Alright, Jie Ta, help him cool down.¡± Seeing Beta¡¯s pitiful state, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but mediate. Although Jie Ta was furious, he still obeyed Bai Qi¡¯s order very faithfully. His blue mark on his forehead flickered, and steam began to rise from his body, extinguishing the flame. Then, Jie Ta transformed into Cloud Child, sending chills down Beta¡¯s spine. Fortunately, Jie Ta didn¡¯t attack Beta again but started to rain instead. ¡°Good, it seems like he can now freely control his transformation.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi nodded slightly. Whether or not one could freely control these states made a huge difference. At least, it was quite good to use this method to put out fires now. But, the temperature of Fiery Flame Prison was too high, regular rainwater couldn¡¯t put it out. Jie Ta also promptly changed his method. Then, a gust of Cold Wind blew, and large hailstones began to fall from the sky, aiming straight for Beta. Awooh awooh! (Humans, Jie Ta is really going to murder me!) Watching the giant hailstones fill the sky, Beta felt hopeless. Seeing this, Schuck, who was enjoying the show, couldn¡¯t stand it anymore and decided to intervene. Play is play, but don¡¯t play yourself to death. Ho-hum ho-hum~ (Sorry, I didn¡¯t control it well. I¡¯ll change it right away~) Jie Ta poked his head out from the clouds with an embarrassed look, and the fire instantly vaporized the hailstones. Then, snowflakes began to fall from the sky. ¡°He¡¯s got the temperature thoroughly under control.¡± Bai Qi was extremely pleased to see this. Although it wasn¡¯t as crude as a Thunder Strike, the hailstone attack also seemed reasonably strong. But Jie Ta¡¯s control ability needed some serious training, otherwise, Bai Qi suspected he might die one day due to some unexplained extreme weather. As if to confirm Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts, the snow mountain they were standing on suddenly began to shake violently. For some unknown reason, the thick ice and snow began to surge towards Bai Qi and the others. ¡°Oh my god, it¡¯s an avalanche!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes widened in shock, and he quickly hid in the secret realm. Other beasts, including Beta, also reacted very quickly and followed Bai Qi. After a long while, Bai Qi poked his head out from the secret realm and looked at the forest below, which was in a mess due to the avalanche. His eyes twitched slightly. ¡°Seems like we can¡¯t wait, we must train Jie Ta¡¯s control immediately!¡± Ho-hum ho-hum¡­ (Master, I know I was wrong¡­) The Water and Fire Child, who also realized his mistake, flew to Bai Qi¡¯s side, looking pitiful. ¡°If you know you were wrong, then start training right away.¡± Bai Qi patted the head of the Water and Fire Child and said, ¡°By the way, what can you do in the Water and Fire Child state?¡± Ho-hum ho-hum. (I can normally manipulate water and fire energy, but if I use too much energy, it will change form.) ¡°I get it.¡± Bai Qi nodded, pondered for a while, and said, ¡°So from today on, Jie Ta, your training task will be switched to this.¡± Saying that, Bai Qi took out a pile of materials from the mysterious realm and said, ¡°In addition to the previous alchemy, you¡¯ll have to make the glass bottles for the potions yourself, using water and fire energy manipulation. No tools are allowed, got it?¡± Snore snore ~ (I get it ~) Upon hearing that Bai Qi¡¯s assigned task involved their favorite potions, the Water and Fire Child cheered instantly. ¡°However, this disturbance is likely to draw the attention of the ferocious beasts. Let¡¯s move elsewhere.¡± Bai Qi looked down the mountain and immediately had the caterpillar contact Nicholas. ¡°What happened, Bai Qi? Are you in danger?¡± After a few days of recuperation, Nicholas¡¯ injuries had fully healed, and his eyes once again radiated strong confidence. ¡°No, we just need to change our location.¡± Bai Qi shrugged and looked at Nicholas¡¯ massive form. ¡°For safety¡¯s sake, you¡¯d better switch to human form.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Nicholas nodded and quickly transformed into a human form. ¡°So, where are we heading to next?¡± ¡°Off to the Ghost Wolf Tribe, of course.¡± Bai Qi grinned. He had been hesitant to visit the tribe because of its danger, but now that he¡¯d unexpectedly ended up there, he should take the opportunity to have a good look around. If anything dangerous happened, he¡¯d let Nicholas take them to the Jade Dream. ¡­ Ghost Wolf Tribe. The disturbance in the snowy mountain had indeed caught the attention of many ferocious beasts and Beast Soul Warriors. But once they discovered the source, it was quickly forgotten. If it wasn¡¯t for the occasional disturbances of this mountain affecting the original Fire Leopard Tribe here, the Ghost Wolf Tribe might not have been able to occupy this territory. It was just an avalanche, a small matter. ¡°These Beast Soul Warriors sure have some nerve~¡± Bai Qi, disguised as a wolf servant, directed the vehicle¡¯s progress while surveying his surroundings. In comparison to the modernized cities of the Federation, the productivity level of the tribes was visibly lower, but it wasn¡¯t quite the primitive society that Bai Qi had imagined. Judging by the architectural style, it resembled the stone structure of the human medieval period. More importantly, Bai Qi noticed many things in the tribe which were rare in the Federation. Treasure. No, perhaps not as powerful as treasure, but it could be considered as precious artifacts. A treasure (artifact) was created by engraving runes into special metals and permanently sealing some power within them. There were several treasures passed down through human history, but their numbers gradually dwindled with the course of history. In modern times, they became rare items, even the association wouldn¡¯t casually give treasures to their younger generation. Yet, the treasures that humans cherished, were commonplace in the tribes. Even on some wolves who had not yet gained intelligence, there were simple precious artifacts. ¡°No wonder the Federation, despite its strength, remains so cautious of the tribes~¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, watching the two giant wolves ahead and discreetly lowering his head. In the tribes, the ruling beasts could change at any time, and the positions of different beast species shifted constantly, but one thing remained the same. The status of humans. On his journey, Bai Qi saw not only kings or elite wolves, but even the lowest level of servant wolves had a human servant taking care of them. Making direct eye contact with a powerful wolf was an absolute sign of disrespect. Moreover, by looking at the eyes of these humans, they had completely accepted their status. The servility produced by centuries of enslavement was something Bai Qi and other Federation humans had a hard time understanding. However, Bai Qi did not have the interest in deciphering their mentality, he just wanted to gather some information here and understand his current location. ¡°Wait! I don¡¯t recognize you!¡± Just as Bai Qi planned to sneak past these two giant wolves, one of them sniffed and blocked Bai Qi¡¯s way. Damn it, I forgot about their keen sense of smell. Bai Qi frowned and Alpha, disguised as a low-ranking undead wolf, already prepared to act. Howl howl! (You don¡¯t remember me? I¡¯m You Bai! You once grabbed my meat. You said you would return it to me tenfold!) Just then, Beta stood up willingly without showing any signs of fear and questioned the wolf head on. ¡°You Bai? Meat? Oh~ I remember now. You went out to train, didn¡¯t you?¡± The giant wolf looked bewildered, but after noticing his partner¡¯s contemptuous gaze, he went along with Beta¡¯s story. Howl howl! (That¡¯s right, I just came back. I was even planning on looking for you. You didn¡¯t plan on defaulting on your promise, did you?) ¡°Rest assured, I, You Chun, always keep my word. Come, I¡¯ll take you to eat something good.¡± Howl howl! (Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go. I¡¯m starving.) Watching Beta quickly get friendly with the giant wolf, Bai Qi, with his head down, couldn¡¯t help but complain inwardly. This damned tribe also has an old friends joke, huh~ Chapter 518 - Chapter 518: Chapter 513: Duel of Life and Death Chapter 518: Chapter 513: Duel of Life and Death Just as Beta and the giant wolf named You Chun were about to find a place to feast, another giant wolf finally spoke. ¡°You Chun, quit messing around. Is it time to eat?¡± ¡°You Mian, old friend, it has been years, we ought to have a good meet-up.¡± You Chun exasperatedly glared at You Mian, then turned towards Bai Qi, retorting, ¡°But You Bai, you¡¯re in a bit of a pathetic situation, aren¡¯t you? Just two human servants? And only seven undead slaves.¡± Awoo awoo~ (I was getting hungry on the road and used them as emergency rations.) Nonchalantly, Beta grabbed a bone from Alpha and started gnawing on it. ¡°Hahaha¡­you¡¯re still as greedy as ever.¡± You Chun burst into laughter, his words filled with nostalgia for the past that almost won Bai Qi over. ¡°They bought that?¡± ¡°That¡¯s to be expected, since Beta is quietly using his Spirit Power to manipulate their thinking.¡± A silver wolf-head necklace around Bai Qi¡¯s neck moved, and Schuck¡¯s voice echoed directly in Bai Qi¡¯s mind. ¡°Huh?¡± This slight movement caught You Mian¡¯s attention, and he came up to Bai Qi. Looking at Bai Qi, who was constantly keeping his head lowered, he coldly said, ¡°Worthless slave, this wolf allows you to raise your head.¡± ¡°Yes, Great You Mian!¡± Bai Qi, adopting the adoring demeanor of the humans around him, had an intensity in his eyes that you¡¯d think he was seeing a long-lost relative. ¡°Soul Device? You Bai, is this your Beast Soul Warrior?¡± You Mian carefully eyed Schuck, who was now in the form of a necklace around Bai Qi¡¯s neck. He then turned to Beta. Awoo awoo. (Yes, I found this human to have some talent, so I made him my Beast Soul Warrior.) Beta nodded continuously, then slapped Bai Qi on the back with a smug look on his wolfish face. This guy, he¡¯s learned to settle old scores? Bai Qi swayed slightly, absorbing the blow with the strong physique that the Evolution Egg had granted him, but he was already contemplating how to deal with Beta. Crunch crunch. (Boss, please let me do the honors.) Alpha, who had lost a bone, though it was only a fake one, said quietly. ¡°I see, no wonder you kept this human.¡± You Chun nodded and then, with a big brother demeanor, said, ¡°But your Soul Device is too simple. Our Ghost Wolf Tribe¡¯s Beast Soul Warriors shouldn¡¯t be carrying such a fragile Soul Device. It¡¯s embarrassing.¡± With that, You Chun tilted his head, and a burly Beast Soul Warrior ran over from the side. This Beast Soul Warrior was tall and, standing next to Bai Qi, made Bai Qi look even more slender. The large golden chain around his neck added a layer of boss-like aura. ¡°You see, this is the Soul Device that we from the Ghost Wolf Tribe should carry ¨C pure strength and power, victory without combat.¡± Awoo awoo! (Yes, yes, I¡¯ve learned!) Beta nodded repeatedly, while You Bai seemingly grew interested, saying, ¡°Since we¡¯ve met, it¡¯s a good opportunity. Let my Beast Soul Warrior give you some advice. Being so fragile won¡¯t do.¡± Upon You Bai¡¯s words, the surrounding humans and wolf beasts quickly scattered, clearing a large area in the middle, while the Beast Soul Warrior knelt down reverently in front of the giant wolf statue in the distance, then bowed to You Bai before standing in front of Bai Qi. ¡°Uhm, what¡¯s going on?¡± Bai Qi looked at the Beast Soul Warrior with a hostile face, completely confused. It was Schuck who provided a timely reminder. ¡°It¡¯s a tribal tradition. Beast Soul Warriors have to kowtow to the tribe¡¯s chief and their master before dueling, as a sign of respect.¡± ¡°Kowtow?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twitched as he looked at Beta, who was wagging his tail expectantly. He silently mimicked the other¡¯s actions. ¡°Then, let me serve as a referee.¡± You Mian stepped forward, announcing, ¡°Duel to the death, begin!¡± ¡°Duel to the death?¡± Bai Qi was stunned. Immediately afterward, he saw the Beast Soul Warrior¡¯s Martial Soul, a giant wolf, pouncing at him. The savage wolf teeth aimed straight for Bai Qi¡¯s neck. Seeing this, Bai Qi instinctively wanted to summon his pet for help, but just as the giant wolf¡¯s Martial Soul was about to hit him, a ghostly wolf figure emerged from him and blocked the giant wolf¡¯s Martial Soul. ¡°Almost forgot I had Jerry on me.¡± Bai Qi secretly let out a sigh of relief, watching the Guardian who had also retracted his Martial Soul. He quietly connected with Jerry. ¡°Jerry, are you sure I can use your power now?¡± ¡°Not quite. I haven¡¯t learned the Attached Skill. However, I can make an Undead attack on you, Beast Master. Your attack can also hurt these Martial Souls. Leave the rest to me.¡± ¡°I can also hurt the opponent?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. Though summoning pets for battle was great, the feeling of beating an opponent up by himself didn¡¯t seem too bad either. ¡°Bring it on!¡± Bai Qi smirked, charged towards the pouncing giant wolf¡¯s Martial Soul, and slammed his fist into it. Awooo! A mournful howl echoed throughout the tribe. The formidable giant wolf Martial Soul was sent flying back by Bai Qi¡¯s punch. Its Spiritual Soul even faded a bit. ¡°It really works!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi was even more excited, chasing after the giant wolf¡¯s Martial Soul and hitting it, while Jerry coordinated with Bai Qi¡¯s movements, blocking the attacks Bai Qi failed to notice. ¡°You Bai, your Beast Soul Warrior talent isn¡¯t bad, but your combat skills are a bit lacking. If you don¡¯t have another way, you¡¯ll still lose.¡± Facing the situation where their own Beast Soul Warrior was being beaten, You Chun didn¡¯t panic in the least. Awoo, awoo~ (No other way, this human is just naturally this way. l¡¯m just generous~) ¡°Hahaha¡­ Then I really need to give you some good training.¡± You Chun let out a melodious wolf howl. The Beast Soul Warrior, who was originally watching on the side, immediately joined the fight, wrapping the giant wolf martial soul around himself. Following that, the already incredibly robust Beast Soul Warrior¡¯s body grew bigger again, gradually assuming some wolf-like features. Martial Soul True Body. When the Beast Soul Warriors¡¯ faith in their own martial soul reached a certain degree, they could integrate the martial soul into their own body. This allowed them to not only gain some abilities of the ferocious beasts, but also to strengthen their own physique. This kind of strengthening is much, much greater than the strengthening beast pets gave to Beast Trainers. However, most Beast Soul Warriors were drained of their souls and became the food of vicious beasts before they could reach this stage. ¡°Damn, he¡¯s going all out.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes narrowed, he quietly asked, ¡°Jerry, is this okay?¡± ¡°In theory, it¡¯s not a problem.¡± Jerry replied indifferently. Hearing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit nervous. But at this moment, the Beast Soul Warrior had already attacked in front of Bai Qi. Seeing this, Bai Qi hurriedly reached out to stop him and surprisingly grabbed the other¡¯s arm. The Beast Soul Warrior stopped attacking at once. ¡°This¡­¡± Looking at the Beast Soul Warrior who was blushing but unable to break free, Bai Qi was a bit shocked. He couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°You¡¯re so big, but you¡¯re all show?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just that your physique, Beast Trainer, is too strong.¡± Schuck shook his necklace and said, ¡°You¡¯re tormented by the Evolution Egg every day. Not to mention a Six Stage Beast Trainer, even a Seven Stage Legend might not have as robust a physique as you. Just dealing with a Beast Soul Warrior is more than enough.¡± ¡°So that¡¯s why I didn¡¯t pay much attention to it normally.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. He had been researching daily and only felt his body getting better. He hadn¡¯t realized that his strength had also grown so much. ¡°Strength, speed, and physique are all inseparable, this is very normal.¡± Jerry said, ¡°However, you should finish this quickly, so as not to give the game away.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± After coming to this world, this was the first time Bai Qi took direct action in a fight. In his excitement, he didn¡¯t pay attention to the change in identity, and after grabbing the Wolf¡¯s Tooth Stick that Jerry had condensed, he mercilessly launched an attack on the Beast Soul Warrior. As for why he didn¡¯t use use his usual wand, there were many hidden Beast Soul Warriors within the Federation, and Bai Qi was a high-profile figure, he naturally needed to be cautious. However, although the appearance had changed, the effect of restraining the soul body was still quite significant. He quickly beat the Beast Soul Warrior until he was bruised and swollen, making him retreat in defeat. ¡°Phew~ the feeling of doing it yourself, it really is great.¡± Bai Qi pinched his own muscles, seemingly unsatisfied and looked around, as if he hoped for another challenger. ¡°I didn¡¯t know that you, You Bai, were hiding so deep.¡± You Chun wiped the smile off his face and looked at the Beast Soul Warrior, who was trembling in front of him, before opening his mouth wide and swallowing the Beast Soul Warrior. ¡°What!!!¡± Seeing You Chun¡¯s bloody mouth and the indifferent expressions of the people around him, Bai Qi¡¯s heart trembled, and Jerry quietly said- ¡°The rules of the Tribe¡¯s Life or Death duel, the loser must be eaten by their own master.¡± ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Bai Qi exhaled heavily. When he looked at You Chun again, his gaze had returned to normal. Failure meant death. In some ways, it wasn¡¯t much different from the way they dealt with ferocious beasts. It¡¯s just that the roles were reversed. ¡°Beta, make up an excuse to shake him off, we can¡¯t stay here for long.¡± Bai Qi didn¡¯t have any kind-hearted intentions to eradicate evil ferocious beasts. He was now in enemy territory, and his top priority was to leave as soon as possible. After all, he couldn¡¯t guarantee when this group of wolf beasts would recognize him. Awoo, awoo! (Beta understands!) Beta had also recognized the problem. For once, he didn¡¯t act flippantly. After collecting his thoughts, he started talking nonsense. ¡°You Bai, you¡¯re going back to rest? That¡¯s true, training so hard, you really do need to rest well.¡± You Chun was not affected by the failure of his Beast Soul Warrior and was still very enthusiastic. He said, ¡°We have some tasks to do, so we¡¯ll catch up with you later.¡± Awoo, awoo! (No problem!) Beta nodded repeatedly, about to leave with Bai Qi when You Mink suddenly spoke, ¡°Wait a minute, You Bai, I feel that it¡¯s not enough with just me and You Chun. Why don¡¯t you come with us?¡± Awoo, awoo? (Together?) Beta unconsciously looked at Bai Qi, wanting to ask for his opinion. ¡°What, is there a problem?¡± You Mink smiled, leaned in close to Beta and asked. Awoo, awoo! (Of course not!) Chapter 519 - Chapter 519: Chapter 514: Coming Back?! Chapter 519: Chapter 514: Coming Back?! Under You Mang¡¯s gaze, Beta quickly agreed, while Bai Qi stopped Alpha and Nicholas, who seemed ready to burst. ¡°No rush, let¡¯s go out with them first.¡± They were inside the Dark Tribe¡¯s territory. Any conflict here would put them at a disadvantage. It would be better to change location first. Under the guidance of the twin wolves, Bai Qi and his companions smoothly left the Ghost Wolf Tribe, venturing into the surrounding forest. Due to the Ghost Wolf Tribe¡¯s presence, higher-ranked ferocious beasts were rare in this part of the forest, populated only by less intelligent wild animals. However, once they felt the ferocious aura of the twin wolves, these animals fled, leaving the area empty. ¡°You Mang, why did you bring them here?¡± You Chun seemed confused. You Mang looked at him reproachfully. ¡°You didn¡¯t even sense the aura of the Beast Master. You need to get out and practice more.¡± ¡°Beast Master, him?¡± You Chun looked at Bai Qi in shock, but his expression quickly turned greedy. ¡°A Beast Master! One has actually delivered himself to our doorstep, what a feast!¡± You Chun laughed crazily. ¡°By consuming them, I may be able to further strengthen myself. This would surely ensure our mission¡¯s success!¡± ¡°Hmph, don¡¯t underestimate them too soon. Given their performance so far, their strengths are not to be disregarded.¡± You Mang moved cautiously behind Bai Qi¡¯s party, completely blocking their escape route. His drooling betrayed his inner thoughts. The soul of a Beast Master was far more potent compared to a Beast Soul Warrior for them. If it were not for wanting to reduce the number of those splitting the feast, he would not have wasted so much time luring Bai Qi and his companions here. Devour Bai Qi! ¡°Ah, and I thought I was good at playing along. Did I really give myself away?¡± Bai Qi sighed and looked up at the massive wolf beast in front of him. ¡°But this saves me the trouble of having to gather information.¡± ¡°Jerry, you deal with You Mang. He seems to be the smarter one. As for the other one.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s left hand flashed with Rune Mark. A streak of cyan-golden light flashed past, directly infusing into You Chun. ¡°What¡­ ¡± You Mang instinctively felt something was wrong. When he saw ¡°You Chun¡± suddenly attacking him, he ran without hesitation. It seemed¡­ he had crossed paths with a tough adversary! Alpha, prepared, blocked You Mang¡¯s path. As You Mang tried to fight back, he felt his body stiffen, then Alpha¡¯s sword severed his limbs. Soon afterward, everything went black, and he lost consciousness. Shaking off the aftermath of the battle, Jerry emerged from You Mang¡¯s body. Having just had a filling feast, he let out a rare burp of satisfaction. The soul of a King-level beast was naturally a great tonic. After Jerry left, Gamma swooped in, wrapping up the massive wolf¡¯s corpse before returning to its secret realm. It then scattered countless offsprings, absorbing all available energy left in the area. To avoid trouble, all traces of the fight should be thoroughly cleaned up. ¡°Bai Qi, how did I perform just now?¡± Nicholas took off his hood, a triumphant look on his face. Although You Chun and You Mang were only Fifth Stage Monarchs, they were capable enough to survive in the Tribe. However, the moment they attempted to start something, Nicholas repressed them with his Dragon¡¯s might, ending the fight instantly. This was not a wilderness training in the Federation. To avoid more trouble, the faster the conflict was resolved, the better. ¡°Very well!¡± Bai Qi nodded approvingly. Post-training, Nicholas¡¯s strength had rapidly escalated. The Dragon¡¯s Majesty he emitted just now only affected the twin wolves while leaving them unharmed. If not for fear of being surrounded by other legendary ferocious beasts, Bai Qi was ready to charge at the legendary Ghost Wolf right away. ¡°Speaking of which, Jerry, did you discover anything new?¡± Bai Qi turned to Jerry. ¡°Indeed, I did.¡± Jerry nodded and relayed all he knew about the Ghost Wolf Tribe and the surrounding tribes. ¡°So there are five tribes nearby? The strength of these beasts is indeed formidable.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s face was solemn. He was grateful that he hadn¡¯t run about aimlessly earlier; otherwise, accidentally straying into a few established tribes in the vicinity might have worsened the situation. Five tribes meant five legendary ferocious beasts. The fact that humans could survive amid these beasts was no easy feat. ¡°Based on this giant wolf¡¯s memory, we are approximately in the middle of the tribal area, closest to the Black Python Tribe that lies near the Federation border. At our current speed, even with non-stop, straight-line travel, it would take over a month.¡± Jerry sighed helplessly. ¡°So it would indeed be really difficult for us to return safely.¡± ¡°Over a month? Why don¡¯t I fly you all back? We should get there much faster.¡± Nicholas immediately proposed his own idea upon hearing this. ¡°No, the concentration of legendary ferocious beasts in the tribes is higher than we expected. Doing so would only attract their attacks. It¡¯s better for us to stay low-key,¡± Bai QI shook his head. Although traveling slowly would be a bit slower, as long as they could reach the Black Python Tribe, Nicholas could unleash his full strength without any worry. After all, the Thousand Cliff Stone Forest region was considered a safe zone. ¡°There¡¯s another thing related to these two stupid wolves¡¯ mission. Beast Master, you might be interested in it.¡± ¡­ Bai Qi and Nicholas carefully peeked out amongst the ruined walls, taking in their surroundings, before Bai Qi finally questioned, ¡°Jerry, are you sure it¡¯s here?¡± Jerry stuck out his head from one side, answering, ¡°According to the weasel¡¯s memory, this is the place.¡± Bai Qi nodded, looking at the large crater in front of him, seemingly bombarded by meteorites, lost in thought. From the weasel¡¯s memory, this place used to be the Fire Leopard Tribe¡¯s settlement, one of the old tribes in the area. However, affected by the nearby snow mountain, the development of the people of the Fire Leopard Tribe was deeply impacted, leading to their gradual decline. Yet, even so, the Ghost Wolf Tribe couldn¡¯t defeat the Fire Leopard Tribe. The main reason that the Fire Leopard Tribe completely perished was due to a massive object that fell from the sky half a year ago. It directly killed the legendary Fire Leopard, leading to the current situation. Supposedly, the growth history of the Ghost Wolf Tribe¡¯s chief is also a legendary story. Originally just a wolf beast attached to the Fire Leopard Tribe, it suddenly rose to power for some unknown reason. But because of that impact, this current generation can¡¯t support the survival of other creatures, which is why the Ghost Wolf Tribe moved next door. They only send some offspring here occasionally for inspection. ¡°This place doesn¡¯t look anything special. Is it really necessary to pay so much attention?¡± Looking at the desolate crater in front of him, Bai Qi felt more and more curious. He didn¡¯t believe the Ghost Wolves, who could occupy the Fire Leopard Tribe under the noses of a few larger tribes, were fools. They kept sending offspring here, there must be something valuable. ¡°Nicholas, can you sense anything?¡± Bai Qi turned to Nicholas, and asked. ¡°The Dragon can¡¯t be sure. I can only feel a faint energy response here. It seems to affect the soul.¡± Nicholas shook his head, sharing his findings. ¡°Affect the soul?¡± Bai Qi looked at Jerry, who nodded, saying, ¡°This place is very strange. Beasts with lower levels who carelessly approached never seem to leave. The skeletons must be theirs.¡± ¡°Sounds a bit eerie.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, but thought of the weasel entering and leaving freely at this level. He gradually became at ease. This place may be quite strange, but the effect was just that. With Nicholas around, there absolutely wouldn¡¯t be any problems. With that in mind, Bai Qi let Nicholas re-examine the situation in the surroundings before standing up. Riding on a You Chun parasitized by cordyceps, he slowly entered the large pit. Just like Nicholas said, this place affected the soul, but now Bai Qi was also a Six Stage Beast Master, so just focusing his spirit drove away the effect. ¡°Affect the soul¡­ This doesn¡¯t seem to have any connection with the Fire Leopard.¡± Bai Qi quickly ruled out any residual effects of the Fire Leopard Tribe and immediately locked onto his target. ¡°Unless unexpected, it should be that object that fell from the sky half a year ago.¡± Bai Qi looked at the bottom of the pit. Without further random searches, he directly commanded the cordyceps and jumped down. Hmmmm¡­ As soon as he got close to the bottom of the pit, Bai Qi felt a stronger spiritual fluctuation coming from the ground. He immediately focused his attention to combat it but still felt a bit dizzy. It was only until Nicholas made a move that he slowly came back to his senses. ¡°It seems like it¡¯s definitely here.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes went wide, bending down, he said, ¡°Schuck, can you detect anything below?¡± ¡°I inspected it a long time ago, there¡¯s nothing.¡± Schuck shook his head, pulling back a ground-digging worm. As soon as they had arrived, Schuck sent various scouting machines to survey the nearby area. However, there weren¡¯t any significant discoveries. ¡°Nothing at all?¡± At those words, Bai Qi paused. Soon after, he summoned Delta. ¡°Delta, is there anything like a spatial rune array in this location?¡± Delta glanced at the ground, his eyes flickered like a flame. Suddenly, ripples appeared on the originally flat ground. A platform with strange patterns carved onto it appeared in front of Bai Qi. ¡°So it¡¯s hidden in space.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, lightly placing his hand on the platform; he indeed felt that special spiritual fluctuation. ¡°Delta, can you pull out the thing from below?¡± Pop Pop. (I will give it a try.) Delta pressed his claws on the platform and gave a strong tug. The surrounding space instantly twisted, but the platform remained motionless. ¡°Let the Dragon give it a try.¡± Nicholas released Jade Power in an attempt to help as he saw this. However, the platform had not moved at all. Instead, the platform, seemed to sense the impacts of Nicholas and Delta, and began to exude bright runes. ¡°Why do these runes look familiar?¡± Bai Qi stroked his chin, constantly recalling where he had seen this rune. Before he could remember though, the platform suddenly opened, pulling Nicholas, Bai Qi and other pet beasts down. ¡°Damn, it¡¯s happening again, can it do something different for once!¡± Chapter 520 - Chapter 520: Chapter 515: Goodbye, Black and White Chapter 520: Chapter 515: Goodbye, Black and White The abnormality of the platform made Nicholas vigilant again. He immediately activated his field to protect Bai Qi and intended to flee with him, unlocking the Jade Imprint. As a competent bodyguard, one cannot commit the same mistake twice. ¡°Wait, why does this place look familiar?¡± At this moment, Bai Qi suddenly stopped Nicholas¡¯s actions. Underneath the platform, two black and white towers soared. The towers¡¯ bodies were continuously flashing with complex runes, appearing incredibly mysterious. ¡°The Black and White Twin Towers?!¡± Bai Qi was inspecting the familiar yet somewhat strange twin towers in front of him. Looking at the upper half of the tower structure, it was indeed the Black and White Twin Towers. However, compared to what Bai Qi saw in the Thousand Cliff Stone Forest, the current Black and White Twin Towers were obviously a size larger, and there were a few changes discovered in the Rune Structure on the towers¡¯ bodies. But what Bai Qi could be sure of was that these were definitely things left behind by the Law Emperor. ¡°The Secret Realm Tower left behind by the Law Emperor, how did it get to the central part of the tribe? Could it be that the Law Emperor was so bold back then, he even reached this place?¡± ¡°Also, hiding a secret realm within a secret realm, is this how haphazardly combined secret realms are?¡± Bai Qi spat, letting Nicholas slowly descend and land on the platform that was in complete unity with the Twin Towers below. He summoned all his pet beasts, enclosing them tightly around himself. Although this could be basically confirmed as the relics of the Law Emperor, life was important, so it was better to be safe. Under the escort of Nicholas and the Six Pets, Bai Qi went into the middle of the Black and White Twin Towers. Looking at the familiar lock between the Twin Towers, he suddenly raised his head and said, ¡°Black and White, an old friend has arrived!¡± A silence descended. ¡°Alright, it seems to be another secret realm tower of the same design.¡± Bai Qi waited for a long time, looking at the still motionless Twin Towers, he sighed helplessly, and could only quietly contemplate the lock in front of him. According to previous experience, the Twin Towers must have a corresponding key to open them. However, it was unlikely for him to go find the key now, he could only try to forcibly crack it. At least that was what Luo Xiang and his team had done. ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Nonsense, of course I¡¯m thinking about how to crack the entrance.¡± Bai Qi responded indifferently but suddenly noticed that the voice seemed a bit unfamiliar. Looking to the side, a small mech was leaning to one side, looking at him curiously. ¡°Black and White?! Is that really you?¡± Black and White turned his head, questioning in confusion, ¡°Weren¡¯t you the one who just called me? Why are you so surprised?¡± Bai Qi: ¡°¡­In that case, could you give me a heads up when you come out next time? Otherwise, I¡¯m afraid you might scare me to death.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Black and White nodded, looked behind Bai Qi, and when he saw the Sword of Death behind Alpha, he instinctively wanted to run back. ¡°Don¡¯t run! Alpha is with us!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi quickly grabbed Black and White, saying, ¡°I have many things to ask you!¡± ¡°Then ask quickly.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Black and White reluctantly stopped, but looking at his anxious and unsettled appearance, it was clear that he was still a bit restless. ¡°Weren¡¯t you just at the Thousand Cliff Stone Forest, how did you fly into the tribe?¡± Bai Qi curiously looked at the magical space around him, saying, ¡°In addition, the Black and White Twin Towers look a bit different from before.¡± ¡°This place has always been a part of the Twin Towers, what you saw earlier was only the tip of the tower.¡± Black and White shook his head, saying: ¡°As long as someone cracked the secret realm of the tip of the tower, the Twin Towers will automatically connect to the next section, which is here.¡± ¡°As for why it is in the tribe, of course it is to recharge the Twin Towers.¡± Black and White looked at Bai Qi curiously, saying, ¡°Didn¡¯t you research the Dual Sky Mech that I gave you before?¡± ¡°Dual Sky Mech?¡± Bai Qi was startled at these words but then suddenly thought of something, saying, ¡°Could it be that the Twin Towers are absorbing the souls of ferocious beasts to recharge themselves?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Black and White nodded, then suddenly became disappointed, saying, ¡°But it seems that the tower body left here by the Law Emperor has been damaged by the Ferocious Beasts, missing the most crucial part. I can only rely on some weak Ferocious Beasts that accidentally entered here to maintain the energy supply.¡± ¡°So that¡¯s how it is¡­¡± Bai Qi suddenly realized. The meteor shower from the sky, the life-devouring crater, all were caused by Black and White. ¡°Wait, so is there a method here to extract the souls of Ferocious Beasts and fill them into Rune Mechs?¡± Bai Qi grabbed Black and White, his face filled with excitement. The structure of the Dual Sky Mech had already been analyzed by the association, but without the power supply technology, it was still inferior to the biological mechanics, so it was temporarily shelved. However, if he could bring this technology back, perhaps the association could reproduce the Dual Sky Mech, no, even more advanced than the Dual Sky Mech. ¡°The method to extract the souls of ferocious beasts?¡± Black and White helplessly shrugged his shoulders, saying, ¡°Although I am the Law Emperor¡¯s assistant and housekeeper, it doesn¡¯t mean I know everything.¡± ¡°Then how do you absorb the souls of ferocious beasts?¡± Bai Qi asked skeptically. ¡°I am only responsible for maintaining and modifying mechs. The ability to absorb souls was left on the Twin Towers by that annoying old man, Law Emperor.¡± Black and White shook his head, saying, ¡°Moreover, without the core, the absorption efficiency is extremely low. I can¡¯t even initiate the trials now.¡± Hearing Black and White¡¯s words, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel a hint of regret. If even Black and White didn¡¯t know, it was likely that no one in this world could master this technology. ¡°By the way, you were just talking about the core. What exactly happened?¡± Black and White tilted his head to think, then said, ¡°When I just came back here, the core was already gone. But according to the tower¡¯s records, it seems like a small wolf accidentally entered here and took the core away.¡± ¡°A small wolf? And it took the core?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyebrows raised, and he suddenly thought of something. ¡°The small wolf you mentioned, could it be a Ghost Wolf?!¡± ¡°Um¡­ seems like it is, but since there¡¯s not enough energy, the records I can access aren¡¯t clear, so I¡¯m not sure.¡± Black and White paused, then said, ¡°Do you know where the core is?¡± ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, I think I know.¡± Bai Qi sighed. This creature was once affiliated with the Fire Leopard Tribe. But then, it suddenly rose to legendary status and established its own tribe by taking advantage of the destruction of the Fire Leopard Tribe. It even had natural offspring, despite its ghostly nature. This was obviously a heroic template. It made sense that they would gain some opportunities before the story began. ¡°Then, hurry up and snatch it back for me. As long as you can get the core, I¡¯ll give you the highest reward of this Secret Realm directly!¡± ¡°That is the compilation of runes and insights on mecha made by that old geezer in his later years.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Black and White immediately became excited and readily made this promise. ¡°I¡¯d love to¡­¡± Bai Qi responded with a wry smile. That Ghost Wolf was a legendary creature, after all. His small stature wouldn¡¯t stand a chance. Even though Nicholas was there, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem to single-handedly defeat a legendary Ghost Wolf. But the key point was, now it was a tribe chief, there was no need to stand up to him alone! However, what Black and White offered was indeed attractive, and if he missed this chance, who knew if there would be another one later. ¡°Well, Black and White, why don¡¯t I first catch a few ferocious beasts to recharge the Twin Towers, so I can complete the Secret Realm Tower challenge.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes twinkled, saying, ¡°If I can get the rewards and increase my strength first, I might stand a chance against that Ghost Wolf.¡± ¡°No, the highest reward from that old geezer was originally meant to be given after the Twin Towers had fully combined. If it hadn¡¯t been for the loss of the core, and my lack of motivation to find the bottom of the last tower, I wouldn¡¯t have even thought to use it.¡± Black and White kept shaking his head, unabashedly rejecting Bai Qi¡¯s proposal. ¡°The bottom of the tower? That Law Emperor set this up way too exaggerately.¡± A twitch developed in the corner of Bai Qi¡¯s eye. First, there was the Water and Fire Twin Towers that housed the key, then the tip of the tower, now the body of the tower, and somewhere unknown contained the bottom of the tower. Ancient people were indeed interesting. ¡°Beast Master, why don¡¯t we give it a try?¡± Just when Bai Qi was indecisive, Jerry suddenly spoke up. ¡°Give it a try?¡± Bai Qi looked at Jerry with a hint of surprise. As the third consciousness of the husky, Jerry was the epitome of steadiness. Yet, this time, against character, he proposed such an adventurous idea. Whoo, whoo! (Don¡¯t wimp out, humans! We got this!) Beta seemed to see an opportunity to stir things up and was passionately egging them on from the side, to Bai Qi¡¯s speechless resignation. ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll leave it to you.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s mouth twitched a bit. Whoo, whoo¡­ (I¡¯m just trying to lighten the mood¡­) Beta proceeded to lower his head at Bai Qi¡¯s words. Yet, Bai Qi started to seriously think things over. ¡°Gang-fighting is definitely out of the question. But if we can lure that Ghost Wolf away, we might have a chance.¡± Bai Qi stroked his chin, contemplating how to lure the Ghost Wolf away. Though it was a bit risky, if he could take out the Ghost Wolf, the balance of power among the surrounding tribes would definitely be broken. By then, in the chaos of the various tribes warring against one another, he might be able to muddy the waters and escape safely. ¡°If we¡¯re talking about a duel, I¡¯m definitely undefeated!¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Nicholas immediately flexed his sturdy arm, his face full of confidence. It was one thing not being able to defeat Big Sister, Second Sister, and Third Sister, but just a common legendary ferocious beast? That should be a piece of cake. ¡°Yeah, I believe that completely.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Though he hadn¡¯t seen Nicholas fight a legendary ferocious beast, he knew about the Jiuyou Darkbird and Blood Scythe Wraith¡¯s combat abilities. Since Nicholas could defeat the Blood Scythe Wraith among three legendary pet beasts and wound the Jiuyou Darkbird, his combat strength was unquestionable. So, the current problem was how to lure the Ghost Wolf out. Furthermore, the chosen area must absolutely not attract the attention of other legendary ferocious beasts. After awhile, Bai Qi suddenly turned to look at Black and White, and said, ¡°Black and White, could you do me a favor? Whether we can retrieve the core might depend on your actions.¡± Chapter 521 - Chapter 521: Chapter 516: Or Should I Say the Wolf is Extinct~ Chapter 521: Chapter 516: Or Should I Say the Wolf is Extinct~ Ghost Wolf Tribe. Several giant wolves were huddled together, engaged in a mysterious conversation. ¡°Had you guys heard? There seems to be some activity at the ruins of the Fire Leopard Tribe lately.¡± ¡°I heard as well. It seems that the monster from the deep pit has appeared. Many ferocious beasts have been eaten.¡± ¡°Tsk tsk¡­ Didn¡¯t our tribe leader send You Chun and You Mink to investigate a few days ago? They still haven¡¯t returned. I hope they didn¡¯t encounter trouble.¡± ¡°It¡¯s unpredictable; they might have found something valuable. According to the nephew of my cousin wound patrols, he often hears wolf howls from that area, and they¡¯re unusually powerful.¡± ¡°Tsk tsk¡­ I remember our tribe leader also started his journey from the Fire Leopard Tribe. Could it be that there¡¯s some treasure beneath it and those two found it.¡± ¡°Possibly, which could be why the leader keeps sending people there for investigation.¡± ¡°Damn it, I wish it was me who was sent.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not too late, why don¡¯t we go there and look around?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go¡­¡± ¡­ Similar conversations were spreading in the Ghost Wolf Tribe, getting more and more intense, culminating with the rumour that You Chun and You Mink were going to challenge the tribal chief for leadership. Meanwhile, the instigator of all this controversy, an arrogant Husky, was proudly wagging his tail in front of its Beast Master. Arroo arroo? (How did I do?) ¡°Hmm, not bad, you have outdone yourself.¡± After observing the recorded footage by Shuck, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, saying, ¡°Now we¡¯ll have to wait and see if the Ghost Wolf takes the bait.¡± ¡°With the ferocious beasts you have captured, I¡¯ve activated the defence mechanism of the Secret Realm Tower. However, according to the settings of the tower, I can¡¯t help you directly, but prevent it from escaping.¡± Black and White flew over to Bai Qi, speaking rather hesitantly. ¡°That¡¯s alright, as long as it¡¯s trapped. Let everything else be handled by Nicholas.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand, looking at the raring Nicholas, and asked, ¡°No problem, right?¡± ¡°Of course. Unless it¡¯s a demi-god like my elder sister, I can handle everything else.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, turning towards Shuck and the other pets, he inquired, ¡°Shuck, how is the trap situation?¡± ¡°All the available spaces have been filled with traps.¡± Shuck nodded, and the other pets also agreed unanimously. ¡°Well then, let¡¯s just wait.¡± Observing the Six Pets, the Seven Sword Riders, and the seven Parasitic Beasts meticulously preparing for battle, Bai Qi smiled in gratification. Given these circumstances, even if the Ghost Wolf came for a one-on-one duel, or a mass attack, he wasn¡¯t scared. If it dares, let it bring the entire tribe along! ¡­ That night. The chilly moonlight spread over the earth, illuminating the massive pit below. Basking in the moonlight, the skeletons of vicious beasts seemed to regain life, gently swaying. Roar~ Accompanied by a low growl, a gigantic wolf wrapped in black spirit emerged slowly from the darkness of the woods, looking at an eerily silent pit before them, and took a strong whiff. ¡°Looks like You Mink and You Chun were indeed here.¡± The giant wolf leapt freely, looked at the obviously disturbed pit, and suddenly turned back to flee. There is something off about this place! However, at that moment, the entrance of the Black and White Secret Realm flashed open. A sturdy dragon¡¯s claw extended out and grabbed the leg of the giant wolf, forcibly pulling it inside. The entrance to the Secret Realm closed immediately. ¡°Are all wolf beasts¡¯ perception so keen? Good thing we were prepared, or all our plans would have been foiled.¡± Bai Qi, who was hiding with Black and White in the Secret Realm Tower, couldn¡¯t help but grumble. But when he saw the single Ghost Wolf dragged into the Secret Realm, he began to laugh. ¡°But with this, Black and White, your mission is accomplished.¡± ¡°Yes yes, I finally don¡¯t have to meticulously allot energy.¡± Black and White nodded repeatedly, god knows how much effort he had put forth to ensure the smooth running of the Black and White Twin Towers, to the point the components were almost rusty. Now, as long as they could get the core back, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about it anymore. ¡°I knew something was off. Are you the one who tricked me here? As far as I knew, there was no conflict between our Ghost Wolf Tribe and your Black Dragon Tribe.¡± The Ghost Wolf, alert, watched as Nicholas brazenly emitted a powerful draconic aura in front of it, surprise filled its eyes. Even though Bai Qi and his group had handled their situation excellently, even having the parasitic herbs command You Chun¡¯s body to frolick in the giant pit to mask their presence, as a Legendary Wolf, the Ghost Wolf had an incredibly keen sense of smell and perception. It detected danger immediately. Unfortunately, it was still pulled in by Nicholas. But why was there a black dragon? The Ghost Wolf quickly put some distance between itself and Nicholas. It sniffed the air, evidently surprised by Nicholas¡¯s bloodline. ¡°It seems he mentioned the Black Dragon Tribe just now? Does the tribe also have pure-blooded dragons?¡± Bai Qi frowned slightly. There were lots of pet beasts with dragon¡¯s blood outside nowadays, but as far as Bai Qi knew, only Aleta and Nicholas were pure-blooded members of the Dragon Race. But it seemed from the Ghost Wolf¡¯s words that the tribe might have them too, even an established tribe? So did that mean that someone else was getting in trouble? Suddenly, he felt it was wise to have turned Nicholas black. Hearing the Ghost Wolf¡¯s question, Nicholas merely gave a slight smile, not answering. His massive dragon body disappeared instantly, immediately launching an attack on the Ghost Wolf. One of the primary rules of combat: act first, talk later, never babble. But then, the Ghost Wolf had grown up in a brutal tribe. The moment Nicholas disappeared, it swiftly moved aside, without even looking back, it breathed out a tuft of black flames. If it were an ambush, the back was naturally the best target. However, the fireball of the Ghost Wolf fell straight into an empty space. Before it could locate Nicholas¡¯s position, it felt a gust of wind from below, a sharp claw covered in jade mark appeared and aimed right at its heart. The second rule of combat: if you wish to ambush, you must not follow the conventional route, otherwise, it would be better to engage in direct combat. Nicholas was incredibly fast. His dragon claw penetrated the Ghost Wolf¡¯s skin directly, digging into its flesh. But just as Nicholas was about to grab the Ghost Wolf¡¯s heart, its body suddenly dematerialized and managed to escape Nicholas¡¯s ambush. ¡°Dematerialization? No, has the Ghost Wolf¡¯s soul returned?¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi raised an eyebrow ¡ª so this Ghost Wolf was capable of shifting between its physical and spiritual forms, no wonder the major tribes around were simply watching the Ghost Wolf Tribe grow. On the other hand, Nicholas seemed to have no intention of wasting words. After his first ambush failed, he instantly teleported in front of the Ghost Wolf and chose to launch a frontal attack. This time, Nicholas¡¯s dragon claw was also wrapped as if in jade, translucent and clear. The Ghost Wolf did not expect Nicholas would be so crude and brute. It had to give up its plan of trying to extract information and faced it head-on. As a rising Legendary Ferocious Beast, the Ghost Wolf had fought its way here, not only secretly bred countless offspring, but also seized the opportunity of the Fire Leopard Tribe¡¯s severe impairment from the falling object from the sky, and obliterated them in one fell swoop. Therefore, whether it¡¯s wisdom or strength, the Ghost Wolf possesses them. Only at the start, it was wary of Nicholas¡¯s Dragon Race identity, so the Ghost Wolf merely exchanged a few words with Nicholas. In this way, the singing dragon and wolf clash started. After receiving special training from Bai Heguang, Nicholas indeed displayed the tremendous power of the Dragon Race. Each of his strikes was unbearable for the Ghost Wolf, but thanks to the ability to switch between virtual and real, it still hit Nicholas back and forth. ¡°Damn it! The Black Dragon Tribe even uses this trick. Don¡¯t blame me then!¡± After a while of entanglement, the Ghost Wolf gradually fell into a disadvantage. The Ghost Wolf, however, very straightforwardly, gave up the idea of melee combat with Nicholas. Its body vibrated powerfully and wolves, just like the Ghost Wolf, emerged from its body. ¡°An illusion? A clone?¡± Watching the Ghost Wolf¡¯s actions, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but pause, but Jerry shook his head and said, ¡°No, the souls of those Ghost Wolves are independent. It¡¯s likely used some method to hide them all in its body.¡± ¡°Cough, cough¡­ You¡¯re telling me that this guy actually brought the whole tribe here for a fight?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched, looking at the wolf beasts that kept popping out of the Ghost Wolf, he was speechless. After all, that¡¯s why it¡¯s called a wolf-end. Once the wolf turns fierce, there¡¯s really nothing it wouldn¡¯t do. ¡°Never mind that, I¡¯ve anticipated this situation anyway.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi snapped his fingers. Countless turrets suddenly emerged from the seemingly empty Black and White Secret Realm and firmly locked onto the Ghost Wolf pack in the midst. Not only that, in the unnoticed shadow of the Secret Realm, Alpha led the Seven Sword Riders out, quietly blocking the rear path of the wolf pack. Then, Delta, exuding a powerful dragon aura, also emerged from the void on the left side. The flame in the hollow skeleton of his red silver candle kept flickering as he looked down at the numerous wolves below. Following that, the parasite and Holy Light Gamma appeared together. The Power of the Great Sun and the Power of Holy Light made the dark-attribute Ghost Wolf pack unconsciously back away. Hulu Hulu! (My snacks, stay there for me!) Before the wolf pack managed to react to the enemies that suddenly appeared, they heard a frightful thunder roaring above their heads. Then they discovered that a layer of rain cloud had appeared out of nowhere overhead. Thunderbolts poured down, enveloping the wolves. After Jie Ta took action, the other pets also began their offensive, instantly neutralizing the numerical advantage that the Ghost Wolf pack had yet to exhibit. ¡°Tsk, Bai He, you have quite a lot of authority as the manager of this secret realm, you can even give such a huge bonus to Alpha and the others.¡± Watching Alpha and his group wreak havoc, Bai Qi gave a grin, while Black and White looked proud, saying, ¡°How is it? I¡¯m quite impressive, aren¡¯t I?¡± ¡°Indeed, don¡¯t forget to give me the Law Emperor¡¯s insights later.¡± Bai Qi patted Black and White¡¯s shoulder, smiling. It is well known that the runes of the Law Emperor and the insights on mecha are good things! Chapter 522 - Chapter 522: Chapter 517: The Soul of a Beast Chapter 522: Chapter 517: The Soul of a Beast ¡°Law Emperor¡¯s Insight? Yeah, sure, definitely¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Black and White seemed somewhat embarrassed, as if he wanted to say something. However, Bai Qi¡¯s attention at that moment had been completely drawn to the battle in front of him. Due to the control enhancement they gained from the Black and White Secret Realm, Alpha and the others¡¯ strength had surged dramatically. Under their coordinated attacks, they were utterly suppressing and beating down the horde of Ghost Wolves. It wasn¡¯t that the Ghost Wolves were too weak, among them were Emperor-level creatures with considerable combat prowess. They were merely caught off guard, in addition to which, they also suffered various attribute suppressions which led to them being dumbfounded. Given these circumstances, they genuinely had to leave the Ghost Wolves here now. ¡°Is that a¡­ human Beast Master? Your Black Dragon Tribe dares to ally with the Federation!¡± As he watched his progeny being relentlessly slaughtered, the Ghost Wolf didn¡¯t mask its fury and roared at Nicholas. ¡°Allying with the Federation?¡± Nicholas tilted his head in confusion, not understanding the Ghost Wolf¡¯s meaning. However, to the Ghost Wolf, this gesture seemed more like a mockery. ¡°In that case, don¡¯t blame me, Black Dragon Tribe!¡± The Ghost Wolf growled, then howled to the sky. Following that, a black bead flew from its mouth, like a dark full moon, radiating a strange glow. ¡°That¡¯s it, that¡¯s the core I need!¡± Upon seeing the Ghost Wolf spit out that black bead, Black and White were immediately ecstatic. Bai Qi¡¯s eyes also hardened, and he immediately instructed Nicholas to take action. However, this black bead seemed to affect the surrounding spirit fluctuations, making it very difficult for not only Nicholas but also Bai Qi to maintain contact with their Beasts. Nicholas instantly realized that something was wrong, and immediately initiated the Jade Domain. The Ghost Wolf, too, didn¡¯t show a hint of weakness as it opened its Ghost Domain to protect the black core. However, it was evident that Nicholas¡¯ Jade Domain was superior. After a brief stalemate, the Jade Domain began to suppress the Ghost Domain. At that moment, the Ghost Wolf let out a roar, and the Ghost Wolves around it that were being brutally beaten seemed to have received a kind of summons. They cast themselves one after another towards the black core. Then, the Ghost Domain, which was about to be crushed by the Jade Domain at any moment, suddenly held out against Nicholas¡¯ massive pressure and even pushed back a little. ¡°Black and White, what¡¯s going on?¡± Upon witnessing this, Bai Qi immediately asked. Black and White then explained helplessly, ¡°This core has the ability to absorb souls. This Ghost Wolf must have grown by relying on the core.¡± ¡°Absorb souls?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi frowned, then immediately gave new instructions to his pets. ¡°All of you, switch to soul-attacking skills. Not a single wolf can be spared!¡± Crack, crack. (Understood boss.) Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s command, Alpha immediately took the Sword of Death and the Sword of Retributive Karma into his hands. Jerry also entered his Guardian of the Underworld state, blocking the inevitable path between the Ghost Wolves and the core. As for Cordyceps, it quietly fell asleep, silently sneaking into the dreamland of the Ghost Wolves and started to devour their souls. Next, Holy Light, Evil Power Gamma also started to attack with all their might. Delta, who had mastered the Power of Space, sealed the wolves¡¯ escape paths. Seeing this, the Ghost Wolf promptly made a decision. It stopped the core from absorbing souls and instead bit towards the core, intending to claim the soul power inside as its own. Although absorbing so many souls at once had a large side effect, as long as they defeated them, with the core, they could quickly recover. Just then, a green flame brushed past the core. The blistering temperature intimidated the Ghost Wolf into retreating. On turning around, it saw that the flame was emitted by Nicholas. Unlike the previous Jade Breath, this flame was much deeper in color and faintly radiated a variety of kaleidoscopic lights. It seemed somewhat similar to the energy in the Jade Dreamland. ¡°Damn, wasn¡¯t he going all-out just now?¡± The Ghost Wolf shook its head, cautiously watching Nicholas who was becoming terrifyingly powerful while quietly guiding the core towards itself. However, just as the Ghost Wolf was distracted by the core, Nicholas¡¯ figure suddenly vanished from where he stood, turning into a jade rainbow that pierced straight through the Ghost Wolf¡¯s body. ¡°We won!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi excitedly waved his fist. Indeed, when a Legendary Giant Dragon went all out, it was truly terrifying. Sure enough, when Nicholas reappeared, the Ghost Wolf¡¯s body had quietly shattered. ¡°Bai Qi, how did this dragon do this time?¡± Nicholas dissipated his power and turned around expectantly, but he didn¡¯t notice the core he had forgotten emitting a small wolf¡¯s head. ¡°Damn, I¡¯ll need a long time to recover now.¡± The Ghost Wolf looked bitterly at Nicholas and the others celebrating below and quietly guided the core to fly towards the top of the Secret Realm. With this artifact, the Ghost Wolf not only quickly advanced to the level of the Legendary Ferocious Beasts but also gained a life-saving skill. [Skill Name]: Repairing the Pen After the Sheep is Lost [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Description]: After death, the Soul Core will appear in a pre-prepared object. If it can return to the main body within a certain time frame, it can recover most of its strength. ¡­ Considering the current situation, returning to the main body was not realistic. However, with this treasure, given time, he could quickly grow back. By then, the Black Dragon Tribe, the Federation, they will all be his prey! Just as the Ghost Wolf was fantasizing about his future revenge, a giant wolf suddenly appeared behind him. Hoo, hoo? (What are you doing?) Beta curiously approached the core. His sharp fangs made the Ghost Wolf frightened, and he immediately let go of the core, escaping through the crack left by the battle in the Secret Realm. [Skill Name]: Ghostly Wolf Shadow [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Effect]: Consumes the origin of the soul to gain extraordinary speed and can completely conceal its aura Damn, I used up too much this time, I must rest well. This wolf will take revenge, even if it takes ten years! Aw-ooo? (Where did it go?) Beta looked at the top of his head with some confusion, scratched at the core in front of his eyes, but did not gain anything. He simply didn¡¯t think much about it, picked up the core bead and ran back to Bai Qi. Aw-ooo! (Human, I have found the core!) ¡°Good job, you¡¯ll get an extra meal tonight!¡± Bai Qi nodded satisfactorily, took the bead from Beta¡¯s hand, handed it to Black and White, and said, ¡°Is this it?¡± ¡°Yes, yes, that¡¯s it!¡± Black and White nodded repeatedly, holding the bead and ran towards the Secret Realm Tower, which made Jerry who was watching somewhat yearn for it. If he could eat that core, could he also become stronger quickly like the Ghost Wolf? However, it seemed impossible. Black and White ran to the front of the Secret Realm, skillfully pressed several times on a wall at the entrance, and a disc filled with black beads slowly rose. ¡°So, are all these cores?¡± Bai Qi twitched at the corner of his eyes, looking at the dozens of identical black beads on the disc, and asked. ¡°Yeah, I don¡¯t know why one fell off before, which directly led to the weakening of the ability of this Secret Realm to absorb souls. Now that this one is back, we can restore the previous effect.¡± Black and White nodded, while Jerry, who had just urged him to let it go, lost the calmness of the past and asked coldly, ¡°Beast Master, can I rob it?¡± ¡°Well, although I¡¯m a bit greedy, the Law Emperor¡¯s insight is more important.¡± Bai Qi sighed, if Black and White hadn¡¯t given him a hefty reward in advance, he might have taken it. For now, let¡¯s forget it. After all, people should have integrity and cannot renege on their word at will. ¡°Since the core has been found, shouldn¡¯t you give me the Law Emperor¡¯s insight you promised me earlier?¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Black and White, who was initially overjoyed by the return of the core, suddenly stiffened, slowly turned around, and said somewhat embarrassingly, ¡°Well, I might not be able to give you the Law Emperor¡¯s insight.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Bai Qi raised his eyebrows, looked at Jerry, and said, ¡°Well, I suddenly feel like robbing it.¡± ¡°Leave it to me!¡± Upon hearing this, Jerry immediately revitalized, transformed into the form of the Guardian of the Underworld, and charged directly at Black and White. ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to give, but the insight is not here!¡± Seeing this, Black and White hurriedly stood in front of the disc and said, ¡°The Law Emperor¡¯s insight is stored in the bottom part of the tower. I can¡¯t get it out.¡± ¡°At the bottom of the tower?¡± Bai Qi frowned slightly upon hearing this, but he still stopped Jerry and asked, ¡°So where is the bottom of the tower?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­¡± Black and White shook his head, but upon seeing Alpha who had already unsheathed his sword, he quickly added, ¡°However, as long as the charging is complete, I can directly go to the bottom of the tower, then I can give it to you!¡± ¡°So, that¡¯s it¡­¡± Bai Qi relaxed his face, looked at Black and White who was frightened by the Sword of Death, and said, ¡°But the bottom of the tower isn¡¯t in the tribe, is it?¡± Black and White thought for a while and said, ¡°It should be. Although the old bastard Law Emperor didn¡¯t tell me specifically, I remember all three towers were placed in the tribe.¡± ¡°After all, the original function of the Black and White Twin Towers was to use the souls of Ferocious Beasts to create the Dual Sky Mech, it¡¯s too dangerous to place it in the human world because it could cause accidental injuries.¡± ¡°So that¡¯s it, it makes sense.¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi was enlightened. The Thousand Cliff Stone Forest used to be the territory of the tribe, so it made sense. Place the logistics base in the tribe, use the souls of Ferocious Beasts to produce weapons to fight against Ferocious Beasts Using the soul of a beast to fight against the disaster of beasts. No wonder the Law Emperor was able to make the tribes retreat repeatedly. It did make some sense. ¡°By the way, since the Law Emperor is so awesome, why haven¡¯t there been similar records in history?¡± ¡°Why, of course, it¡¯s because the old bastard is dead.¡± Black and White sighed and said, ¡°When I was placed in the Thousand Cliff Stone Forest, his health was not good. According to the records, it seemed that the old man¡¯s health became worse due to some severe damage.¡± ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi fell silent. If the Law Emperor had lived a few more years, maybe the situation would have been different. But now, the Federation had achieved the Law Emperor¡¯s goal. Hmm hmm hmm¡­ With the core inserted, the Black and White Twin Towers gradually vibrated. But Bai Qi suddenly thought of something and said, ¡°Since the Law Emperor¡¯s insight is at the bottom of the tower, you can give me the rewards for clearing the tower~¡± ¡°But didn¡¯t we agree to only give the Law Emperor¡¯s insight?¡± ¡°So give it to me?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t¡­¡± ¡°Alpha, Jerry, start working!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give! I¡¯ll give!¡± Chapter 523 - Chapter 523: Chapter 518: The Bottom of the Tower is Gone? Chapter 523: Chapter 518: The Bottom of the Tower is Gone? With an unwilling glare from the black and white pair, Bai Qi pocketed a black bead and a somewhat aged booklet. ¡°I¡¯ve given you the full rune structure of the Dual Sky Mech and the Soul Storage Bead, so we¡¯re even.¡± Black and White glared at Bai Qi unhappily, making him unable to associate it with the mech. ¡°Don¡¯t be so formal, the Law Emperor¡¯s Insight was your own promise, it can¡¯t be considered as a payment.¡± Bai Qi patted the displeased Black and White, picked up the Soul Storage Bead and asked, ¡°Weren¡¯t there supposed to be spare cores here? Why do I have to find one?¡± ¡°Not the same, a complete core is a whole system, and it can actively absorb beast souls. This one is a half-finished product. It can only store, not absorb.¡± Black and White shook its head, ¡°The complete Soul Storage Bead was crafted separately by the Law Emperor himself, no one else knows how to do it. If not, I wouldn¡¯t have needed to bother you.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood. He gathered his spirit power towards the bead in his hand, and information flowed into his mind. [Material Name]: Soul Storage Bead [Material Level]: Mythical [Material Introduction]: An artificially manufactured material specially refined to hold a large number of souls. ¡­ It really is artificially made. Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened at the sight. Since this was something developed by the Law Emperor, perhaps his insights would also contain information about it? ¡°Beast Master, can I have this bead?¡± Jerry walked up to Bai Qi, not attempting to hide his intentions. ¡°You want this bead?¡± With a raised eyebrow, Bai Qi aimed the Soul Storage Bead at Jerry, and the compatibility rate was immediately displayed. [Material Effects]: Night Parade of One Hundred Demons (Transcendent Level¡ª66%), Soul Vortex (Transcendent Level¡ª33%), Unknown (1%) ¡­ ¡°It really can grant skills.¡± Bai Qi thought for a moment, then tossed the Soul Storage Bead to Jerry. The bead was rare, but he still preferred strengthening his pets¡¯ power first. After all, no matter how many treasures one had, they were worthless if they had no effect. ¡°Thank you!¡± Jerry, unusually, expressed his gratitude to Bai Qi. In the admiring gaze of Beta, he swallowed the bead. Bai Qi, not wasting any time, pulled Husky back into the Beast Control Space and put on the Evolution Egg. ¡°Okay, we¡¯ve pretty much finished what we had to do here. It¡¯s time to move on.¡± Looking at Black and White with anticipation in his eyes, Bai Qi exclaimed, ¡°I wonder what the Law Emperor¡¯s insights are.¡± ¡°I¡¯m suddenly regretting agreeing to you.¡± Black and White sighed, apparently regretful, but continued to work, admitting Bai Qi and the others into the Secret Realm Tower, then activating the array. ¡°By the way, once you reach the bottom of the tower, can you fly back?¡± ¡°Of course not, unless someone takes me.¡± ¡°You mean to cross the tribes with you?¡± ¡°Theoretically speaking, that¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Damn it, I want to get off!!!¡± ¡­ The Black and White Secret Realm. Bai Qi looked at Black and White with a gloomy face, and Beta squatted nearby, itching to act. They hadn¡¯t landed yet, but according to the sensing of Nicholas when they set off, they were heading in the direction away from the Federation. Simply put, they were moving deeper into the tribal areas. ¡°It seems that I can¡¯t go back to the Federation¡­¡± With a sigh of resignation, Bai Qi ignored the distressed Black and White, and began to check Jerry¡¯s situation. [Skill Name]: Night Parade of One Hundred Demons [Skill Level]: Transcendent [Skill Description]: Can store the souls of defeated enemies, summon them to aid in battles when needed, and also act as a supply for oneself. ¡­ Even though the unknown changes weren¡¯t triggered, Jerry was quite satisfied. After all, Jerry could already absorb souls to power up, he just couldn¡¯t save it and could only absorb on the spot. Now with the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, he had more options. The most crucial point was that with enough soul support, Jerry could act separately from his main body for an extended period of time. In simple terms, Husky was now really worth three in combat. Awoooo Awoooo¡­ (You guys go ahead, I will miss you¡­) Watching Jerry, who was there attempting to fight independently, Beta spoke with a nostalgic tone. But the smile on his face was hard to conceal. Finally being able to get rid of these two for a long time, his happy life was really coming~ ¡°This stupid dog, has he forgotten that Schuck and Jerry are just his split dog forms? Even disdaining himself, sigh¡­¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips, suddenly feeling a drastic shaking around him. Then, the Black and White Twin Towers settled down. ¡°Have we arrived?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. Although he felt somewhat annoyed that Black and White was taking him further and further away from the Federation, thinking that he was about to gain the Law Emperor¡¯s insights, his mood became much better. Even with a difficult road ahead, the scenery along the way was quite nice. However, when Bai Qi asked for a while, neither black nor white responded him. Instead, they were anxiously operating on the core control panel, appearing extremely frantic. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, is there a problem?¡± Bai Qi walked next to Black and White, looking at their bustling operation, and curiously asked. ¡°Basement, the tower base, it disappeared!¡± Bai Qi: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°It seems that the basement of the Secret Realm Tower has been moved by someone, only a few positioning devices are left, and I can¡¯t complete the assembly at all.¡± Black and White became so anxious that they were almost about to cry. Initially, they just had to assemble the tower top, tower body, and tower base, to fully utilize the function of the Gemini Tower. Now it was different, the tower base was missing, they were unable to gather any useful information and were completely clueless. After a long silence, Bai Qi sighed helplessly and said, ¡°As expected, I knew it, things wouldn¡¯t go so smoothly.¡± The tower body only lost one core. After defeating a Legendary Wolf, they successfully retrieved it, which was relatively smoother. But now, the entire tower base is missing. This fortune, it was beyond compare. ¡°So where exactly are we now?¡± Bai Qi looked at Black and White, gradually, they calmed down and after a series of operations on the control panel, the external scenery was projected in. Bare mountains, bare lands. Except for rocks, there¡¯s nothing but rocks here, not even a glimpse of vegetation could be seen. ¡°Why would the Law Emperor place the tower base in such a desolate place? The ferocious beasts living here should not be enough to support the operation of the tower base, right?¡± Bai Qi was a bit puzzled, and said. ¡°No, collecting the souls of ferocious beasts is the task of the tower body, the task of the tower base is simply to refine metals and manufacture the body of the mecha.¡± Black and White shook their heads and explained. ¡°The tower base manufactures the mecha, the tower body injects the soul, and the tower top produces the output. My goodness, is this the most primitive production line?¡± Upon hearing the words, Bai Qi was amazed. He was also looking forward to the tower base. If he could gather the complete Twin Towers, could he mass-produce the Dual Sky Mech? If this was really the case, even if he can¡¯t master the Law Emperor¡¯s method of extracting souls, it wouldn¡¯t matter. ¡°Bai Qi, do you want this dragon to go out and check the situation?¡± Nicholas watched Bai Qi¡¯s changing expressions and couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Um¡­ let¡¯s go together.¡± Upon pondering, Bai Qi decided to follow Nicholas. From the scene projected by Black and White, the density of ferocious beasts here was not high. But considering the possibility that they might have arrived behind the tribe, he still wanted to go out and check the situation in person. ¡°You guys take this, as long as you¡¯re within ten kilometers around the tower base, this device will react.¡± Black and White threw out a black and white pendant that looked like a badge, and then went back to operating the control panel. ¡°If there is any discovery on my side, I¡¯ll also use this device to contact you.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi nodded, pinned the badge on his chest, and then took his Six Pets and Nicholas to fly out of the Black and White Secret Realm. Whoosh~ As soon as Bai Qi showed his face, a gust of wind and sand blew towards him, blocking Bai Qi¡¯s vision. ¡°This godforsaken place, was the Law Emperor serious?¡± Bai Qi grabbed Gamma and turned it into goggles to block the wind and sand, while grumbling. ¡°After detection, there are abundant metal mines under our current location. According to Black and White¡¯s introduction, the basement of the Twin Towers may have the ability to actively mine ores.¡± Schuck¡¯s electronic eye swiftly scanned the ground, very quickly he detected the composition beneath the surface. ¡°It seems so, even mining is done? Gosh, really want to get hold of it.¡± Bai Qi wiped the saliva from the corner of his mouth and said. Mining, production, enchantment, a full package, such a user-friendly and perfect logistics secret realm, Bai Qi doesn¡¯t believe anyone can refuse. ¡°Unless you can handle Black and White, Beast Master, it¡¯s not very realistic.¡± Schuck shook his head and said: ¡°What¡¯s more, we¡¯d better first identify this place.¡± ¡°From the data I scanned earlier, these metal mines have clear mining traces.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi rose his eyebrows and said: ¡°So you are saying that there might be a tribe nearby?¡± ¡°Probably so.¡± Schuck nodded and said: ¡°Moreover, considering the function of the tower base, I have reason to suspect that the tower base might have been taken away by this tribe.¡± ¡°Taken away by that tribe?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but shudder, had he just defeated a Legendary Beast, and now he had to go and defeat another one right away? Just when he was pondering, Nicholas seemed to have sensed something. He abruptly grabbed Bai Qi and the Six Pets, and hid them in the Jade Dream. Thanks to the protection of the Jade Domain, Bai Qi and his Six Pets didn¡¯t pass out, just that they were a bit puzzled about Nicholas¡¯s actions. ¡°Nicholas, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s question, Nicholas bent down his head, and his dragon eyes were full of terror. This terror was in no way inferior to when he first saw Bai Qi, it was genuinely from his heart. ¡°Just now, this dragon sensed a very strong breath, and, this breath, is also from a pure-blooded dragon!¡± ¡°If this dragon didn¡¯t sense it wrong, the strength of that dragon should be at the Demi-God level!¡± Upon hearing Nicholas¡¯s words, Bai Qi stayed on the spot, looking at Nicholas¡¯s trembling appearance unconsciously, it took him a long time to come back to his senses. ¡°Demi-God, Giant Dragon?!¡± How the hell was he going to deal with that?! Chapter 524 - Chapter 524: Chapter 519: Vassal Tribe Chapter 524: Chapter 519: Vassal Tribe Looking at the uncontrollable fear on Nicholas¡¯s face, Bai Qi also realized the horror of the aura that Nicholas had sensed. Even faced with Aleta and Jiuyou Darkbird, Nicholas had never been so terrified. Despite having a positive affect score with their side, this sight clearly testified to the strength of the opponent. However, Bai Qi gradually calmed down. ¡°A demi-god dragon¡­ The Black Dragon Tribe¡­ Can it be the one in the Black Dragon Tribe that Nicholas sensed? It actually turns out to be a Demi-God Black Dragon ¨C no wonder the Ghost Wolf was so wary.¡± Bai Qi quickly analyzed the current situation and suddenly felt a headache. From the information at hand, the base of the Gemini Tower was essentially in the hands of the Black Dragon Tribe, and it was not far from here. ¡°In such a case, it would be rather difficult to retake the base of the tower.¡± Bai Qi sighed. From Nicholas¡¯s present situation, the opponent¡¯s strength might even surpass that of the Jiuyou Darkbird. There might still be hope when Old Lady Fan comes. Speaking of which, he had not found the materials left behind by the legendary Ghost Wolf¡¯s death in the Black and White Secret Realm. Coupled with Beta¡¯s foolish report afterward, the Ghost Wolf must have escaped using some life-saving tactics. The Ghost Wolf insisted that the Black Dragon Tribe and the Federation were in collusion. It would be great if they could cause a scene because of this. In the event of an Attack of the Ten Thousand Beasts, he could seize the opportunity to sneak in and find the base of the tower. If he were even luckier, he might even pick up two or three legendary materials. ¡°Beast Master, you¡¯re drooling.¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s silly smile, Schuck couldn¡¯t help but remind him. ¡°Drooling? What drooling?¡± At these words, Bai Qi nonchalantly wiped the corner of his mouth and reluctantly let go of his daydreams. This kind of outrageous plot would not even be written in a novel. It was just wishful thinking. ¡°Bai Qi, you guys stay here. I¡¯m going to see what¡¯s going on.¡± After some time to recover, Nicholas gradually calmed down. His dragon eyes revealed an indomitable will again. He was only facing a demi-god. He had dealt with them before. Even if he was no match when they fought head-on, the other side wouldn¡¯t have an easy time either. If all else failed, he could retreat to the Jade Dream. Let¡¯s see if they dared to chase him there. In that place, the Green Dragon feared no enemy! ¡°Okay, be careful.¡± Bai Qi nodded, watching Nicholas leave. He then collapsed on the ground and fell into a deep sleep. The Jade Dream did not welcome any flesh and blood beings other than the Green Dragon. Only those in spirit form could enter. However, Nicholas soon flew back, woke up Bai Qi and the others, and said, ¡°The Demi-God Black Dragon likely just passed by. It has gone far now. We can go out.¡± ¡°Just passing by?¡± Relieved by this news, Bai Qi said it was good to know that it was not nearby, or they might not even be able to leave. One man, one dragon, and six pets carefully peeked their heads out of the Jade Imprint, and after confirming that neither Nicholas nor Beta sensed any danger, they all left the Jade Dream one by one. ¡°Bai Qi, what should we do now?¡± Nicholas turned to Bai Qi, asking him. After pondering for a while, Bai Qi looked at the sky and said, ¡°Nicholas, do you still remember which direction that Black Dragon came from?¡± ¡°It came from the west.¡± After seriously recalling for a moment, Nicholas responded. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s head south.¡± It was unclear now whether the Black Dragon was returning home or going out. But either way, the east and west directions were both extremely dangerous. Conversely, there would be less risk encountered in the north or south. As for why not to go north. He was already far enough from the Federation. If he went any farther north, he might as well not return and straight-up join the Tribe. ¡°Okay.¡± Nicholas nodded and then transformed into human form, with Qi Bai right behind him. Qi Bai also recalled all his pets except for Husky and Gamma. The current mission was to find out where they were. Having too many of them would only reveal their location. Besides, cool designs like Alpha and Delta would easily expose their whereabouts. It was enough to keep Husky pretending to be a Beast Soul Warrior wandering with ferocious beasts. The Gamma hiding under the clothes¡­ Of course, was his lifesaver! ¡­ The climate here was exceptionally harsh, and the number of fierce beasts was extremely scarce. Bai Qi walked a long way without discovering any traces of a tribe. ¡°No wonder the Tribe has always wanted to invade the Federation. With such a harsh environment, anyone would dislike staying here.¡± Bai Qi hid behind a boulder and spat out the sand in his mouth, saying, ¡°Schuck, can you detect anything?¡± ¡°The terrain¡¯s element energy is too high here, and the sandstorm is stirring it into confusion. It¡¯s hard to detect anything.¡± Schuck shook his head. In such a hostile environment, only earth creatures could survive. Other beings would find it hard to live here. ¡°I think I heard something.¡± At that moment, Nicholas suddenly lay down on the ground and listened carefully for a while before lifting his head, saying, ¡°Bai Qi, there seems to be creatures moving underground, and quite a large number at that.¡± ¡°Underground?¡± At these words, Bai Qi was enlightened. No wonder no signs of life were seen around. Were they all underground? ¡°Let¡¯s go. We head underground directly.¡± Upon observing the relentless sandstorm, Bai Qi immediately signaled for Schuck to transform into a drilling machine and head underground. Perhaps due to the richness of the earth elements, the ground in this area was extremely hard. Schuck took a long time to drill into the ground before finally reaching an open area. ¡°Could this be a mine tunnel?¡± Bai Qi pulled back Schuck and examined the clear signs of manual excavation within the dark tunnel, making a guess. ¡°It should be. I can still detect remnants of some special metals.¡± Schuck, disguised as a necklace, nodded and said, ¡°However, this place appears to have been abandoned for quite a long time.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly. An abandoned mine tunnel meant that he temporarily didn¡¯t need to worry about being discovered. For now, he needed to capture a couple of Ferocious Beasts or Beast Soul Warriors to gather information about the nearby situation. ¡­ The complexity of this mine far exceeded Bai Qi¡¯s expectations. If it hadn¡¯t been for Schuck¡¯s geological surveying apparatus, he would have been lost by now. ¡°With so many mines dug, is the tribe planning an industrial revolution?¡± Bai Qi grew more puzzled as he progressed, only to bump into Nicholas who was leading the way. ¡°Bai Qi, the exit is just ahead.¡± Nicholas snapped his fingers, and a Jade Imprint appeared before Bai Qi. On the other side of the Jade Imprint was the sight outside the mine. A gigantic, unfathomably deep pit. ¡°My goodness, they really are planning an industrial revolution!¡± Staring at the scene outside the mine, Bai Qi opened his mouth in surprise. Around the walls of the massive pit were numerous holes-connecting tunnels wound their way up, with metal ladders linking each other within the cavern, giving the impression of some monstrous lair when viewed from a distance. The mine tunnel in which they currently were located was at the top of this vast mine, largely deserted except for a few humans and Ferocious Beasts passing by occasionally. ¡°This huge pit that they¡¯ve dug has certainly yielded a lot of metal. What could they be planning to do with it?¡± As Bai Qi continued to look down through the Jade Imprint, he saw a complete set of smelting equipment inside the mine, not one piece of ore being transported upwards, but rather being moved down instead. ¡°Were they all taken to the bottom of the mine?¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, but abruptly heard some noises and immediately concealed his breath. Not far from the mine tunnel¡¯s exit, two humans clad in thin clothes were casually walking in from the outside. ¡°Did you see just now? The majestic figure of Lord Black Dragon was truly unforgettable.¡± ¡°Stop fantasizing. We¡¯re just vassals of the Black Dragon Tribe. If it weren¡¯t for the Earth Travelling Armored Beasts being naturally talented miners, the Earth Travelling Tribe wouldn¡¯t even have a chance.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. But now that we¡¯ve aligned with the Black Dragon Tribe, our lives have improved, despite being a bit tougher than before.¡± ¡°Nonsense! Tribal life has always been like this ¨C survival of the fittest. The number of tribes that disappear and emerge every year is countless. Without the support of a powerful tribe like the Black Dragon Tribe, we would have been finished.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­ let¡¯s go and check on those lowly servants. The black-robed humans brought by Lord Black Dragon are still waiting.¡± ¡°Right, we need to hurry up.¡± The two continued on their way, but as they passed an exit to a mine tunnel, they suddenly felt their feet sink and subsequently fell in. Inside the mine tunnel. The two Beast Soul Warriors looked in terror at Bai Qi and Nicholas standing before them. They tried to speak but couldn¡¯t make a sound. ¡°Jerry, have you cut off their spiritual connection with the outside?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, they won¡¯t be able to communicate with the outside for the time being.¡± ¡°Good.¡± Bai Qi nodded and looked at the two, saying, ¡°I¡¯ll ask you one question at a time, and you¡¯ll answer one at a time. Understood?¡± The two continuously nodded in agreement. As Beast Soul Warriors of the Earth Travelling Armored Beasts, they quite inherited the latter¡¯s timid nature. They couldn¡¯t muster the slightest resistance in the face of Bai Qi, whose aura far surpassed theirs. ¡°The ¡®Lord Black Dragon¡¯ you just mentioned, is that the demi-god Black Dragon of the Black Dragon Tribe?¡± The two readily nodded, appearing very obedient. Seeing this, Bai Qi slightly nodded and continued to ask, ¡°Has he left for now? Will he be returning shortly?¡± The two shook their heads so rapidly that they almost collided with each other. ¡°Very good. Now, I¡¯ll allow one of you to speak. If you dare to shout, you know the consequences.¡± Saying this, Bai Qi removed the restriction on one of them, then knocked the other one unconscious, asking, ¡°What is the purpose of the Black Dragon¡¯s visit here? Also, what exactly are you mining here? Tell me everything in detail.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s multiple questions, the man blanked out for a moment, but upon seeing Bai Qi¡¯s impatient eyes, he immediately started spewing out all he knew like a machine gun. Then Bai Qi woke up the other one, repeated the same questions, and received exactly the same answers. ¡°Beast Master, they are not lying.¡± Jerry left their bodies and said. ¡°Hmm, it¡¯s evident.¡± Bai Qi nodded, asked a few other questions, immediately summoned the worm grass to erase the two¡¯s memories, and gazed out at the vast pit outside the Jade Imprint, his eyes becoming even more profound. Black-robed humans from the Federation¡­ Chapter 525 - Chapter 525: Chapter 520: Some Things Are Just So Coincidental~ Chapter 525: Chapter 520: Some Things Are Just So Coincidental~ Watching Bai Qi in deep thought, Nicholas noticed something was wrong. ¡°Bai Qi, what¡¯s wrong? Are these two problematic?¡± ¡°They¡¯re not the problem, but the people waiting for them outside are.¡± Bai Qi shook his head. ¡°If they¡¯re not lying, it looks like there are some humans in the Federation who are colluding with the tribes. And it is not the first or second time.¡± ¡°Humans from the Federation?¡± Nicholas was somewhat puzzled. If it had been Beast Soul Warriors, he wouldn¡¯t have been surprised. After all, he had become quite acquainted with them during his time traveling with Bai Qi. Put simply, these Beast Soul Warriors already felt like servants of ferocious beasts at heart. As for the humans of the Federation, they were merely a bunch of traitors to them. No, describing them as high-quality food to appease their masters might be a more accurate depiction. As for humans from the Federation, beasts were mortal enemies. The idea of allying with them sounded downright discordant. ¡°Don¡¯t those Federation humans hate beasts the most? Who would be so insane as to ally themselves with them?¡± A perplexed Nicholas watched as Bai Qi simply laughed. ¡°Had it been any other place, I might not have known. But in this case, it¡¯s quite obvious.¡± ¡°The Death Round Table.¡± As early as their time in the Sun Secret Realm, the Death Round Table had fought side by side with beasts. Bai Qi was not surprised to encounter them in the tribes. No wonder it was so difficult for the Thirteenth Bureau and the Association to catch the Death Round Table. They had allocated large amounts of resources to the tribes for trade. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s certainty, Nicholas was filled with admiration. Bai Qi had discerned the enemy¡¯s origins based on such limited information. Truly remarkable. ¡°Schuck, do you recall the black robes worn by the member of the Death Round Table in the Sun Secret Realm? I want you to make two copies, immediately.¡± ¡°Of course, I remember.¡± Schuck shook his body and spat out two black robes. These were obviously made by Yu. After inspecting the robes and donning one, Bai Qi called forth Alpha, who donned black knight¡¯s armor. From afar, wasn¡¯t this the image of the Death Round Table and the Death Knight? ¡°Perfect. If this doesn¡¯t work, then so be it.¡± Bai Qi examined his disguise in Schuck¡¯s mirror and, satisfied with its authenticity, directed Nicholas to put on the other robe. ¡°Nicholas, just follow my lead when the time comes. Use only physical attacks; do not reveal your Green Dragon identity. Understand?¡± ¡°Understood! I¡¯m a beast of the Death Round Table now, not the Green Dragon!¡± ¡°Good, that¡¯s quick progress.¡± Bai Qi flashed a thumbs up. Nicholas had indeed grown more cunning since knowing him. ¡°If Old Lady Fan knew that Nicholas has changed this much, she would probably have a breakdown.¡± Schuck sighed quietly and headed back into the secret realm on his own accord. Given they were posing as the Death Round Table, there was no need for him to hang around and risk exposure. After checking their disguises one final time, Bai Qi woke the two Beast Soul Warriors. ¡°Huh? How did we end up here?¡± The two were confused but quickly prostrated themselves upon seeing the black-robed figures. ¡°We apologize, lords. We must have dozed off due to fatigue. We definitely didn¡¯t mean to fall asleep.¡± As Bai Qi observed their reactions, he found it amusing but managed to keep a cold demeanor. ¡°Lead the way immediately, or die!¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes!¡± As they¡¯d had their memories altered by the Dreamland fungus, they had no reason to suspect Bai Qi. They figured they¡¯d overslept, delaying the two black-robed lords. Thus, the two led Bai Qi and Nicholas out through the mine, following a long path downward. Compared to what Bai Qi had glimpsed from above, the sights within the mine were even more awe-inspiring. Countless conveyor belts, towering furnaces, busying humans, and Earth Travelling Armored Beasts made for quite a bustling scene. However, the further they descended, the stronger the Earth Travelling Armored Beasts became. A few Beast Soul Warriors were also present. From their energy, they appeared to be at least Four Stage Beast Masters. Luckily, their black robes seemed to invoke fear, as both the Earth Travelling Armored Beasts and the Beast Soul Warriors bowed in reverence at their approach. No one dared to even lift their heads, let alone question them. ¡°It seems the Death Round Table has quite the reputation among the tribes. Such fear cannot be faked.¡± Bai Qi understood the situation but was suddenly struck with a sensation in his chest and had to stop. ¡°Lord, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Seeing Bai Qi stop, the two Beast Soul Warriors immediately became worried, fearing they¡¯d somehow done something wrong. ¡°Nothing, just checking how you¡¯re doing.¡± Bai Qi put away the vibrating badge at his chest and continued onward, his eyes flashing with excitement. The base of the Black and White Twin Towers was right below. The mine was very deep. Yet after covering half the distance, the two Beast Soul Warriors led Bai Qi onto a somewhat run-down elevator, taking them straight down. Gradually, a massive base of black and white appeared before Bai Qi. ¡°So, it¡¯s really here. Lucky me~¡± Gazing down at the bi-colored pedestal, Bai Qi was in high spirits. Thinking that the base of the tower had fallen into the Black Dragon¡¯s tribe¡¯s hands, he had practically given up, but unexpectedly, everything turned around, and he found it here. If an appropriate chance presented itself later, it would be best to steal it right away. ¡°Sir, we are here.¡± Finally, the elevator hit the bottom of the cave, and the Black and White pedestal was fully exposed to Bai Qi. Whether it was the rune structure, or the overall shape, everything was an exact match to the Black and White Twin Towers; but it seemed as if it had been violently disassembled, with damage visible in many places. What rendered Bai Qi speechless was that batches of Beast Soul Warriors and Earth Travelling Armored Beasts were continuously pouring carts of ore into those damaged areas. By the time the ore was spit back out, it had already transformed into refined metal ingots. ¡°Well, I guess they¡¯ve been using the base of the tower as a metal smelter? I suppose that¡¯s a good use for it.¡± Bai Qi slightly nodded, stepped off the elevator, and coldly said, ¡°Did you prepare the thing I asked for?¡± ¡°Of course, I¡¯ll go get it.¡± Two people nodded again and again, then quickly rushed towards the base of the tower to contact one of the person in charge. Soon, that person pulled out a ring, but he didn¡¯t give it to the two guides; instead, he personally approached Bai Qi and his group. ¡°Bai Qi, do you think we¡¯ve been exposed?¡± Nicholas noticed this and his muscles tensed, ready to fight at any moment. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t be, we¡¯ll see.¡± Bai Qi shook his head while he watched that Beast Soul Warrior run toward him. ¡°The two of you, why did you personally come down today?¡± You San, with a flattering expression, continued, ¡°In the past, both of you hated this place¡¯s atmosphere.¡± ¡°Urgent matter, you guys are too slow,¡± Bai Qi responded coldly, abruptly summoning Alpha, putting the Sword of Death, disguised as a Knight Sword, to You San¡¯s neck, and said, ¡°If you talk too much next time, you don¡¯t need to live.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, I¡¯ll hurry next time.¡± You San glared at the two guides before handing the ring to them and said, ¡°This is the ore mined in the past half year, which has all been refined into ingots. It¡¯s just that the yield of the Taishui Gold¡­¡± Taishui Gold, what is that? Bai Qi furrowed his brow slightly, completely unware of what You San was talking about yet remained composed and said, ¡°What!? Speak!¡± ¡°Cough¡­ You also understand, the Black Dragon Lord also has a great demand for Taishui Gold, plus the yield has been very low recently, so there may be less supplied this time.¡± Upon hearing You San¡¯s words, Bai Qi was more and more curious, he considered before saying, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, we¡¯ll let it be.¡± The legitimate Black Robe people were still above, although from Yousan¡¯s words, it seemed they were not eager to come down; but, it cannot rule out the situation of waiting too long and getting impatient, it¡¯s always better to be cautious. As for this base of the tower, it would be safer to look for other opportunities later. ¡°Then thank you very much, sir.¡± You San felt like he got an amnesty, his neck slowly leaned aside, avoiding Alpha¡¯s blade. Even though it seemed bigger than the Death Knight they had seen earlier, he would never mistake this familiar aura. The Power of Death ¨C a truly enviable ability. You San licked his lips, bowed his head respectfully, and Bai Qi was prepared to leave after he put away the ring. ¡°Huh? Why did the two of you suddenly come down? Weren¡¯t you just up there?¡± At that moment, a giant Earth Travelling Armored Beast suddenly drilled up from the ground. Seeing the two black-cloaked figures in front of him, it was a bit puzzled. ¡°Chief, why did you come down?¡± Seeing this Earth Travelling Armored Beast appear, You San instantly went to greet it. However, before he could reach it, he saw the taller black-cloaked figure suddenly lash out, instantly getting in front of the Earth Travelling Armored Beast and smashing its head with a punch. ¡°This, this, this¡­¡± With a flabbergasted look on his face, You San didn¡¯t have time to react before he was knocked out by the impact wave generated by Nicholas¡¯s punch. ¡°Human actions are unpredictable. Let¡¯s move faster.¡± Bai Qi gave his robe a tug, upon which Alpha and Nicholas understood, and they immediately executed some Earth Travelling Armored Beasts blocking their path, swiftly making their way to the front of the pedestal. Then, under the horrified gaze of a group of Earth Travelling Armored Beasts and Beast Soul Warriors, the massive pedestal disappeared into thin air. ¡°Mission accomplished, let¡¯s go!¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, had Alpha release the Power of Death to cover their aura, and then stepped into the Jade Imprint, disappearing from where they stood. Not long after, two black-cloaked figures descended from the sky. Looking at the chaotic scene and the strong aura of death, they were speechless. Before the two could figure out the situation, a terrifying air pressure descended from the sky, and a colossal figure crushed the middle of the mine path, landing on the ground. The muscular avatar, black armored scales, ferocious dragon¡¯s head, it was indeed the Demi-God Black Dragon. The Black Dragon looked around, ultimately focusing its attention on the two black-cloaked men while You San miraculously regained consciousness at this moment, fearfully pointing at them. ¡°Lord Black Dragon, they¡ªthey¡­¡± Before he could finish his sentence, a terrifying aura erupted from the Black Dragon, its angry roar resonating throughout the desert. ¡°Death Round Table, you¡¯re seeking death!!!¡± Chapter 526 - Chapter 526: Chapter 521: Is it really good to be so cruel to your own people? Chapter 526: Chapter 521: Is it really good to be so cruel to your own people? Outside the Earth Travelling Armored Beast Tribe. Upon hearing the ferocious roar of the Black Dragon, Bai Qi and Nicholas, who had already fled far away, couldn¡¯t help but feel grateful. They had not expected the Black Dragon to detour to the Earth Travelling Armored Beast Tribe. Luckily, they ran fast enough, otherwise they would have been trapped in the mine. ¡°Phew~ A demi-god Black Dragon, so terrifying indeed. I doubt even my elder sister can match it.¡± Nicholas looked at the distance with some lingering fear, while Bai Qi immediately had Gamma eliminate the nearby Jade Power, and then he ran into the Black and White Secret Realm. Although they ran very fast, Bai Qi was still scared by the violent aura of the Black Dragon. Maybe Old Lady Fan and the Jiuyou Darkbird had never revealed their strength in front of him like this, but Bai Qi estimated that it might not be as terrifying. The Black Dragon Tribe will definitely be a great enemy of the Federation in the future! ¡°Bai Qi, you guys are back?¡± Seeing Bai Qi and the others return, Heibai ran over curiously. But when he saw the base of the tower brought back by Nicholas, he immediately opened his mouth in surprise. ¡°You guys really found it?!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t this it?¡± Bai Qi exhaled deeply, calmed his emotions, and said, ¡°However, if you can move the Secret Realm, I suggest you change the location before assembling it.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Heibai, who was initially excited to merge with the base of the tower, was taken aback when he heard this. He then noticed the damage to the base of the tower and couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. ¡°How did it become like this?!¡± Bai Qi shrugged and said, ¡°Unless something unexpected happened, it was done by that demi-god Black Dragon outside.¡± ¡°Demi-god? Black Dragon?¡± Heibai was apparently stunned by the overwhelming amount of information, while Bai Qi nodded and said, ¡°Yes, a demi-god Black Dragon, we stole it from the Black Dragon.¡± Heibai was silent. After hearing Bai Qi¡¯s description, his face suddenly showed a mix of heartache and disgust. ¡°They even used the base of the tower as a metal refining device? These brainless ferocious beasts deserve to live a primitive life for tens of thousands of years!¡± After cursing, Heibai looked at the claw marks on the base of the tower with some heartache and said, ¡°There is so much damage, when will I be able to repair it.¡± However, after making a rough inspection of the damage to the Gemini Tower, Heibai summoned a pile of materials and began to repair the damage. ¡°Erm, Heibai are you sure you don¡¯t want to run first? We can¡¯t defeat that Black Dragon.¡± Seeing Heibai so calm, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but remind him. Heibai waved his hand unconcernedly and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. This Gemini Tower was carefully constructed by the old man. Even without my management, as long as I don¡¯t show my head, no one can find me except a demi-god from the Space Department.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Bai Qi sighed in relief. No matter how he looked at it, the Black Dragon had nothing to do with the Space Department, so they should be safe. ¡°But I didn¡¯t expect you to know how to repair the Secret Realm Tower, Heibai?¡± Seeing Heibai busy at work, Bai Qi curiously asked. ¡°Of course, most of the Secret Realm Towers that the old man dealt with were built by me.¡± Heibai raised his head proudly, which made Bai Qi¡¯s eyes shine. Although it¡¯s still early, it seems that he could book his Secret Realm Tower in advance? After all, Bai Qi didn¡¯t think that the Federation would have anyone with more experience in building Secret Realm Towers than Heibai. ¡°I have to think of a way to coax Heibai back, tsk tsk¡­¡± Bai Qi fell into deep thought, while Heibai became despondent when he saw the huge gaps in the base of the tower, and said, ¡°But the damage to the base of the tower is too severe, the materials inside seem to have been emptied, and the remaining materials of the tower body alone may not be enough.¡± ¡°You need materials? I have some here.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi immediately took out the ring he had gotten from You San and handed it to Heibai. ¡°Materials?¡± Heibai took the ring, gave it a casual shake, and a pile of metal ingots appeared before them. ¡°Hmm~ there are so many Black Edge Ingots? Hmm, there¡¯s Taishui Gold too?¡± Heibai was clearly surprised by the materials in the ring. He only took the Black Edge Ingots and then put the others back. ¡°Taishui Gold¡­ Heibai, do you know what Taishui Gold is used for?¡± Bai Qi took back the ring. Thinking of You San¡¯s attitude earlier, he couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Of course, I know. Taishui Gold is very magical. It can not only blend with metal but also perfectly integrate into biological tissues.¡± As Heibai worked, he said, ¡°From a certain perspective, Taishui Gold itself is a special substance between metal and flesh.¡± ¡°Between metal and flesh?¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi¡¯s eyebrows raised, and he immediately thought of something. This is definitely the Death Metal¡­ ¡°I remember the old scholar once wanted to use this Taishui Gold to help some crippled beasts and humans regain mobility. But this Taishui Gold itself has very low strength. Let alone fight, it can¡¯t even support normal activities. It¡¯s quite useless.¡± Heibai was full of disgust in his words, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the tribe to collect this kind of metal, I don¡¯t know what it¡¯s for.¡± What was all this for? Of course, to forge Death Metal. No, maybe it was more accurate to say, to forge the Death Knight! Bai Qi¡¯s expression was excited. He injected his Spirit Power into the ring. Looking at the vast amounts of Taishui gold inside, his thoughts immediately became lively. Professor Chu and his father had already separately resolved the metal and biological structure of Death Metal. If he brought back the Taishui gold, would he be able to recreate Death Metal? If he added the Soul Charm and the Soul-transferring Curse Mark, could he even duplicate the Death Knight? The next time he encountered the Death Knight, he would summon as many as the enemy summoned, he¡¯d face them head on! Thinking about this, Bai Qi wished he could go back to the Federation right now and start his project, but his current situation quickly brought him back to reality. Forget about going back to the Federation, it would be quite amazing if he could just hold onto his life now. Boom¡­ At this moment, Bai Qi suddenly felt a violent shaking in the Secret Realm, as if something outside was attacking them. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say there wouldn¡¯t be a problem, Black and White?¡± Bai Qi looked at Black and White and asked as the situation arose. ¡°I only said we would not be discovered, but I didn¡¯t say we would not be affected.¡± Black and White glanced contemptuously at Bai Qi, ¡°The base of the tower has not been repaired yet. From some perspectives, this Secret Realm is still incomplete. What else did you expect?¡± ¡°Uh, all right,¡± Bai Qi sighed, feeling the occasional shaking of the Secret Realm. He laments: ¡°We¡¯ve hidden all the way here, but we¡¯re still being affected. Is the Black Dragon Demi-God really that powerful?¡± Black and White, on the other hand, didn¡¯t find anything unusual. He said: ¡°The Black Dragon is originally an Earth Guardian. Tearing the earth apart is nothing to it. It¡¯s perfectly normal for these actions to affect us.¡± ¡°Earth Guardian¡­,¡± Bai Qi realized something, looking at Nicholas with hope in his eyes. The Black Dragon was an Earth Guardian, the Red Dragon Aleta was a Life Guardian, and Nicholas could be considered a Dream Guardian. Couldn¡¯t it become this strong in the future? Although according to the maturity time of the Dragon Race, he might be almost on his last legs by then. Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders, looked at Black and White, who was still sorting out the materials, and asked, ¡°How¡¯s it, is there enough?¡± Black and White shook his head and said: ¡°We¡¯re still far from having enough. Even if I prioritize the repair of the exploration and mining functions, we are still woefully short on materials. We might need to go out and gather materials.¡± ¡°Go outside?¡± Feeling the continuous shaking outside, Bai Qi¡¯s eye twitched. Going out under these circumstances wasn¡¯t that just looking for trouble? ¡°By the way, I remember you mentioning when we first met that the Secret Realm Tower has quite a few finished Dual Sky Mechs. How about we take those apart?¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s suggestion, Black and White shook his head and said: ¡°That¡¯s not possible anymore. The souls of Ferocious Beasts have been infused into the Dual Sky Mechs, even if we melt those souls down, impurities will remain, which will affect the operation of Runes. We must use pure metals.¡± ¡°Moreover, those are kept by the old man to deal with the Ferocious Beasts. We can¡¯t just use them as we please.¡± ¡°Well then¡­,¡± Bai Qi sighed in resignation, it seemed that we really had no choice but to go out and mine some ores. ¡°I can provide some materials,¡± Looking at the distressed Bai Qi and Black and White, Schuck suddenly walked over and under Bai Qi¡¯s astonished gaze, a huge cube of metal fell from the sky. Bai Qi looked closely. This wasn¡¯t just any cube. It was clearly made up of countless metal bars. And these metal bars were obviously mass-produced. Bai Qi even saw the unique steel stamp of the Thirteenth Bureau Logistics Department. Were these the materials Schuck mentioned he¡¯d purchase earlier? With so many materials, it would be enough to build the basic structure of the Prairie Base. However, before Bai Qi and Schuck could confirm it, another identical metal cube fell from the sky. And then, a third cube and a fourth one¡­ Ten gigantic metal cubes appeared before Bai Qi. The colossal impact made Bai Qi flustered. ¡°Schuck, how much material did you buy¡­¡± Schuck shook his head, ¡°Not much. This is just the first batch. There are still two batches on the way.¡± Bai Qi was stunned. It was often said that Mechanics spent extravagantly, but a Mechanical Beast spent even more terribly. ¡°Is this refined Flowing Energy Steel? Fire Cloud Iron? There¡¯s even Bright Spirit Gold! That¡¯s great, not only can I repair the base of the tower, but I can also replace some of the old parts!¡± Seeing that Schuck had brought out so many materials, Black and White¡¯s eyes lit up. He immediately wanted to direct the mechs to move them. ¡°No rush. Let¡¯s sign a lease contract first,¡± At this moment, Schuck suddenly stopped Black and White and handed him a contract. ¡°Lease contract?¡± Black and White was stunned, but when he thought of the powerful mining capability that would be restored after repairing the base of the tower, he scanned the contract quickly and immediately signed his name. It would not suit his character as Black and White to not pay back these many materials. If he had to lease them, then he would lease them. He, Black and White, was not someone who couldn¡¯t afford to pay! Chapter 527 - Chapter 527: Chapter 522: The Task of Death Chapter 527: Chapter 522: The Task of Death Noticing Schuck smoothly managing everything, Bai Qi also shook himself out of his daze. He came to Schuck¡¯s side and asked, ¡°Schuck, why did you buy so many materials?¡± Schuck replied, ¡°The scale of the battles we¡¯re facing is increasing. It¡¯s not enough to rely on Etherium Liquid Gold in collaboration with the Mechanical Lord anymore, so I plan to create some external armaments to enhance our fighting strength.¡± ¡°External armament?¡± Bai Qi gazed at the ten metal cubes in front of him, amazed, ¡°Are you sure you¡¯re not planning to build a battleship?¡± ¡°Battleship? Why would I need such a cumbersome thing?¡± Schuck shook his head, ¡°Even if I wanted one, I would wait until after I reach the Emperor-level.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Like Wang Chen¡¯s Morning Star, almost all combat Mechanical Pet Beasts eventually tread the path of large-scale war machinery, although very few can match the level of the Morning Star. But there¡¯s a common point. The construction of larger war machinery should be delayed as long as possible. The upgrade pace of Mechanical Beast compared to other series, after all, is considerably fast. Technology and materials, whenever either advances, the Mechanical Beast needs an upgrade. Small mechanical beasts are one thing, but the cost to update battleships, large machines, is a bit too much. ¡°By the way, it seems you signed a contract with Black and White earlier?¡± Bai Qi queried curiously. ¡°Of course, the materials you provided as a Beast Master were a friendly contribution, but these are my private collection and of course, can¡¯t be given for free.¡± Schuck nodded, ¡°Additionally, from one point of view, we got involved in this matter due to Black and White. It¡¯s necessary to clear everything up.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Bai Qi nodded, then looked at the contract signed by Black and White. But after only a glance, he couldn¡¯t help but twitch at the corner of his eyes. ¡°Even though everything should be clarified, isn¡¯t this a bit too ruthless?¡± ¡°If you look at the transaction methods of the five major financial groups, you wouldn¡¯t think so.¡± Schuck shook his head, ¡°Moreover, in a way, I¡¯m helping Black and White solve their future problems.¡± Noting the contract demands, indeed, Black and White might have to work for him for the rest of their lives; it did solve their future problems. ¡°But aren¡¯t you afraid that this guy will go back on his word?¡± Bai Qi handed the contract back to Schuck, ¡°As the controller of the Secret Realm, Black and White can directly throw us out.¡± ¡°He wouldn¡¯t dare.¡± Jerry suddenly interjected, ¡°I¡¯ve imposed the power of Judgment Scale on this contract. If he backs out, he¡¯ll suffer a strong curse.¡± Bai Qi: ¡°¡­ Jerry, you didn¡¯t absorb and turn dark with the Soul Storage Bead, did you? You¡¯re pretty ruthless.¡± ¡°Of course it is, fooling him¡­¡± Looking at the visibly stiff Black and White in the distance, Jerry showed a smile at the corner of his mouth and quietly revealed the truth to Bai Qi through the contract. ¡°You¡¯re indeed¡­ brilliantly cunning!¡± Although he obtained the rune structure of the Dual Sky Mech and Black and White would give him the Law Emperor¡¯s Insight soon, he still needed time to study them. If he could directly transfer the production line, could there be a better option? Furthermore, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about constructing his Secret Realm Tower in the future~ Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face, ¡°Let¡¯s go and help Black and White fix the Twin Towers quickly.¡± ¡­ With the strong resource supply from Schuck, the repair progress of the Twin Towers increased again, and the shaking outside finally stopped. Nicholas opened his eyes, carefully sensing, ¡°The Black Dragon should have left. I can¡¯t feel the vibrations from the ground.¡± ¡°It was indiscriminately looking for our residual presence just now. For safety¡¯s sake, let¡¯s wait a while longer before going out,¡± Bai Qi nodded, but didn¡¯t choose to risk it considering the power gap with the Black Dragon. ¡°Okay.¡± Nicholas agreed, then closed his eyes again, seeking the power lurking in his bloodline. As one of the Western Five-Colored Giant Dragons, his power was somewhat weak. He had to increase it as quickly as possible. ¡°Okay!¡± Just then, with a violent quake and an excited shout from Black and White, the halted fusion process of the Black and White Twin Towers restarted. The runes on the tower top, body, and base gradually became harmonious. Finally, after the last rune was lit, the complete appearance of the Black and White Twin Towers was revealed before Bai Qi. ¡°Finally, collected all the stuff the old geezer left~¡± Black and White seemed a little excited, wiped a nonexistent tear from the corner of their eye, then turned to Bai Qi and bowed seriously. ¡°Bai Qi, thank you truly for this time. If not for you, I might never have been able to restore the Twin Towers. I really am¡­¡± ¡°Stop!¡± Bai Qi cut off Black and White in the middle of a sentence, stretching his hand toward him, ¡°We¡¯ve found the bottom of the tower, you should give me the Law Emperor¡¯s Insight now, right?¡± ¡°So indifferent. You¡¯d definitely get along well with the doddering Law Emperor.¡± Black and White sighed, shook his head, but still adhered to their previous agreement. After some adjustments on the Secret Realm Tower, a bare, white cube appeared in front of Bai Qi. ¡°Another Rubik¡¯s Cube? No, it¡¯s just one cube; this is the Law Emperor¡¯s Insight?¡± Bai Qi looked up and down the cube, unable to discern anything of significance. ¡°That¡¯s right, this is the Law Emperor¡¯s Insight.¡± Black and White nodded, watching Bai Qi who was still fumbling around with the cube. ¡°Per the old man¡¯s demands, only those with a profound understanding of runes can read his insight. It might require some effort on your part.¡± ¡°Let me be clear beforehand, I can¡¯t help you with this. I¡¯m just a steward after all.¡± ¡°Need a profound understanding of the runes, huh?¡± Bai Qi understood and wasn¡¯t in a hurry anymore. He put away the Law Emperor¡¯s Insight and said, ¡°Since the Gemini Tower has been repaired and we can¡¯t go out for the time being, why not tell me about the Law Emperor, Black and White?¡± ¡°The old man¡¯s story? There¡¯s nothing particularly exciting about that.¡± Black and White shook his head at this suggestion, ¡°That old guy spends all day fiddling with all kinds of odd things, and he¡¯s quite slippery. I can¡¯t stand it. I don¡¯t understand why humans are so keen to follow him.¡± Howl¡­howl! (Human, it feels like Black and White is talking about you!) ¡°Beat it! When have I ever been sly!¡± Bai Qi heavily pounded a fist on Beta and turned his gaze toward Black and White, ¡°I encountered a Molten Rock Demon Tiger in the Twilight Tomb. He claimed to be the Law Emperor¡¯s assistant. Do you know him?¡± ¡°Twilight Tomb? Lil¡¯ Fire, he¡¯s still alive?¡± Black and White seemed surprised at this revelation. ¡°The last time I saw Lil¡¯ Fire was in the Twilight Tomb. However, after that, the old man threw me into the Gemini Tower and I haven¡¯t seen him since.¡± ¡°So you do know him. But why doesn¡¯t the Molten Rock Demon Tiger remember you?¡± Bai Qi was somewhat puzzled. ¡°It¡¯s normal that he doesn¡¯t remember me, considering how different I look now.¡± Black and White appeared reluctant to talk about this topic further, ¡°As I recall, when the old man created the Gemini Tower, it was because of something he discovered in the Twilight Tomb. If you continue exploring, you might find some clues left by the old man.¡± ¡°Because of the Twilight Tomb? Are you referring to the Lamentation Tower and the Tower of Gratitude?¡± Bai Qi seemed to understand. The ice and fire attribute undead in the Water and Fire Gemini Towers were clearly grabbed from the fifth and sixth levels of the Twilight Tomb. Even if he encountered the Law Emperor¡¯s aftermath in the subsequent levels, Bai Qi wouldn¡¯t find it strange. ¡°Lamentation Tower and Tower of Gratitude? I¡¯m talking about this Black and White Twin Towers.¡± Black and White looked puzzled at Bai Qi, ¡°Didn¡¯t you steal the Evil Energy Core that the old man found from the Black Sky Mech before?¡± ¡°Evil Energy Core?¡± At this, Bai Qi was startled. He suddenly stood up, ¡°Are you saying there was something left by the Demon Clan in the Twilight Tomb?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Black and White nodded, glancing at Alpha who was practicing nearby, ¡°The old man originally explored the Twilight Tomb in the hopes of finding a way to counter the power of death from the Undead Clan.¡± ¡°Although he didn¡¯t find a way, he unexpectedly discovered that Evil Energy Core and developed the Dual Sky Mech based on it.¡± Black and White suddenly looked gloomy as he continued, ¡°But before the old man had a chance to share this with the world, his life was nearly at its end. He told me to hide the pinnacle of the Twin Towers in our tribe and wait for the right moment.¡± ¡°As for what happened afterward, I¡¯m not so sure.¡± Listening to Black and White¡¯s account, Bai Qi had an epiphany. The records in the Tower of Knowledge did not mention where the Law Emperor found the two peculiar stones. Apparently, they were found in the Twilight Tomb. ¡°Hold on, you said the Law Emperor was looking for a way to combat the power of death. Does that mean the Law Emperor had once encountered adversaries with the power of death?¡± Bai Qi suddenly looked at Black and White, asking. ¡°That¡¯s right. And the old man nearly died during that encounter.¡± Black and White nodded, looking at Bai Qi: ¡°It seems, you¡¯ve encountered death as well, haven¡¯t you?¡± Bai Qi nodded. Since the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, he seemed to have a mysterious connection with death, encountering related events wherever he went. He hoped to get more useful information from Black and White to deal with such encounters in the future. ¡°The old man wasn¡¯t clear about the origin of death, but was quite certain about one thing.¡± Black and White paused before stating, ¡°Death is here to destroy the world.¡± ¡°Destroy the world¡­ ¡± Bai Qi was silent as he heard this, but didn¡¯t feel surprised at all. Whether it was the Blood of Death from the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, the Black Mist Serpent from the Sun Secret Realm, or the World-ending Sea-beast in the sea. All of these things associated with death held pretty much the same status in legends. A God of Destruction! Chapter 528 - Chapter 528: Chapter 523: New Version of Journey to the Center of the Earth? Chapter 528: Chapter 523: New Version of Journey to the Center of the Earth? Bai Qi furrowed his brows tightly. Beyond the Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm, which was heavily guarded by the Thirteenth Bureau and the association, traces of the Death Round Table were found in the Sun Secret Realm, Twilight Tomb, and sea territories. Moreover, considering their attitude towards Alpha, was the Death Round Table trying to gather creatures possessing the Power of Death? ¡°The destroyer¡­ death¡­What is the Death Round Table planning? To resurrect death to destroy the world?¡± Bai Qi stood up straight, looking at Alpha who barely rested due to constantly honing his foundational skills, and nodded in approbation. ¡°Black and White, you mentioned that the tower base has the ability to detect mineral resources, didn¡¯t you?¡± Black and White nodded slightly, saying, ¡°Yes, when the old man and I initially designed the Gemini Tower, we particularly included this feature.¡± ¡°Can you search for earth-attribute materials nearby now? Ideally, they should be Mythical Level.¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Mythical Level materials? Theoretically, I can, but it might take a considerable amount of time. After all, naturally-occurring mythical-level earth-attribute materials are difficult to find.¡± Having heard this, Black and White was somewhat puzzled and asked, ¡°What do you need earth-attribute materials for? I don¡¯t see any corresponding attributes in your pets?¡± ¡°Of course, there are.¡± Bai Qi called Alpha to his side, which revealed the Gravity Sword, and the surrounding gravity immediately increased. Even though it, like the Sword of Death skill, manifested in the form of a sword, the essence of the Gravity Sword was still the Super Skill of Gravity Amplification. With the enemies Bai Qi encountered getting increasingly stronger, the effect of Gravity Amplification became more and more insignificant. It had practically become a supportive skill for Alpha¡¯s daily training. However, compared to the other Super Skills, Gravity Amplification should be the easiest to enhance. With the increasing frequency of encounters with the Death Round Table, in order to prevent Alpha from being snatched away, it was crucial to enhance Alpha¡¯s combat capability as quickly as possible. If possible, it would be great to directly develop it into an Emperor-level creature. ¡°The Power of Death, the wind attribute, fire attribute, earth attribute, and even the dragon attribute are all well and good¡­ But isn¡¯t it a bit reckless to give such various forms of quirky attributes to a skeletal creature?¡± Black and White glanced at Alpha, looked at Bai Qi with a somewhat speechless expression, but still agreed to Bai Qi¡¯s request. ¡°I can try helping you find it, but I can¡¯t promise anything.¡± After saying this, Black and White paused for a moment, adding, ¡°But if I find it, will it erase the debt of the metal ingots I rented earlier?¡± ¡°Absolutely not.¡± Bai Qi straightened his face and replied, ¡°It¡¯s me who¡¯s asking a favor from you, and it¡¯s Schuck who signed a contract with you. These are two different matters, how can they be treated the same?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the difference between you and your pets¡­¡± Black and White gave Bai Qi a scornful look. Recalling the unfair terms of the contract, he slumped down unconsciously. It seemed like¡­ he really didn¡¯t have enough to pay back¡­ ¡°Don¡¯t be so torn up about it. Instead of being here living in fear, why not come back with me to the Federation? Experience the latest technology of mankind. Who knows, you might even improve further?¡± ¡°Latest technology?¡± With those words, Black and White suddenly showed interest, and Bai Qi seized the opportunity to strike, saying, ¡°Of course. I am now the president of the Federation¡¯s most advanced research group, the Super God Evolution Research Institute. If you return with me, I¡¯ll make you the vice president. What do you say?¡± ¡°We have already started connecting Runes and machinery, and you felt the awakening of the World Will some time ago, right? That was due to the research produced by this genius!¡± ¡°Also¡­¡± Listening to Bai Qi¡¯s series of talks, Black and White clearly became eager but did not agree outright. He only nodded and said, ¡°I¡¯ll consider it.¡± ¡°Well then¡­ that¡¯s alright, if you really don¡¯t want to go, that¡¯s fine too. Just remember to return Schuck¡¯s materials before you leave. As for the legendary resources I asked you to find, consider it as compensation for finding the tower base.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi revealed an evil smirk, ¡°But you¡¯d better be fast. You know, the contract with Schuck accumulates quite a lot of unnecessary interest every day~¡± ¡°Sly humans!!! Alright, alright, I¡¯ll go with you.¡± Seeing this, Black and White had no other choice but to agree. He then said very seriously, ¡°But you must fulfill all the promises you made to me, especially the vice president. You must give it to me, understand?!¡± ¡°Hmm, if you feel a vice president isn¡¯t enough, I can give you the president¡¯s position!¡± Bai Qi readily agreed, his sincere face brought great reassurance to Black and White, who enthusiastically started searching for the materials for Bai Qi. He didn¡¯t need to pay for the materials, plus he could freely study the latest human technology. He surely hit the jackpot this time! Awuuu Awuuu~ (Humans, why do I feel like I¡¯ve been tricked~) ¡°Not at all, I genuinely want to hand over the position of president.¡± Bai Qi maintained a stern face, showing no sign of deceit. Not only did he have to act as a figurehead under everyone¡¯s scrutiny, but he also had to run around signing various contracts when there wasn¡¯t anything else to do. He may as well not be the president. It felt more comfortable to be hidden in the background and making sweet money silently. ¡°I¡¯ve found it!¡± Just then, Black and White suddenly cheered, saying, ¡°I detected intense fluctuations of earth elemental energy 1,300 kilometers underground. It might contain the materials you want.¡± ¡°1,300 kilometers? The situation outside is uncertain. It will be quite difficult to go that far.¡± Bai Qi was rather worried upon hearing this. Seeing as the Black Dragon and Death Round Table might still be outside, leaving the Black and White Secret Realm randomly at this time could be extremely dangerous. Moreover, since the Black Dragon could safely leave the tower base in the Earth Travelling Armored Beast tribe, it meant that the Black Dragon Tribe wasn¡¯t far from here. The thought of such a long journey seemed dangerous. ¡°Who told you to go outside? I said 1,300 kilometers underground.¡± Black and White looked at Bai Qi with puzzled eyes, saying, ¡°Hold tight. We¡¯re leaving now.¡± After he finished speaking, Black and White snapped his fingers. Bai Qi and others were all taken into the Gemini Tower. The two towering structures that were originally facing each other merged into a single black and white tower, which began to rotate and drill downwards. ¡°1,300 kilometers underground¡­¡± Bai Qi clicked his tongue, was it really necessary for Harbinger to go back and study modern mechanics with him? ¡­ After who knows how long, the Gemini Tower finally stopped, and Harbinger let everyone out. ¡°Judging from the reaction of the Gemini Tower, this should be the place.¡± Harbinger carefully sensed the surroundings, saying, ¡°Alright, go and search quickly.¡± ¡°Go out? This is over a thousand kilometers underground, how do I get out?¡± Bai Qi was stunned at Harbinger¡¯s words, but then he was directly teleported out by Harbinger. It was not rocks and such as Bai Qi had anticipated, what appeared before his eyes was an incredibly spacious subterranean vault. No, it would not be an exaggeration to call it an underworld. ¡°I can¡¯t believe there¡¯s such a world hidden beneath the earth.¡± Bai Qi was obviously surprised, he tried to record it on his smart brain, but found his body unreasonably heavy, even lifting his arm was difficult. ¡°This should be a naturally formed special underground space, the earth elemental power is extremely rich, so the gravity here is much higher than on the surface. You¡¯d better not stray from this Green Dragon, otherwise you might be crushed to death.¡± Harbinger¡¯s voice came from the badge, ¡°I need to let the Gemini Tower absorb some energy to prepare for the journey back, so from now on, it¡¯s up to you.¡± After saying that, Harbinger cut off the connection with the badge, ignoring Bai Qi¡¯s shouting with no response. ¡°Damn it, this is absolutely revenge!¡± Bai Qi swung his fist with great force, already thinking about how he would squeeze Harbinger when he gets back, then summoned all six pets. Woof, woof? (What¡¯s this place? I can¡¯t move!) Husky just appeared and collapsed to the ground, struggled to get up but to no avail, in the end, he stood up with Schuck¡¯s help. As a pet with Spirit Power Variation, although Beta¡¯s body was not weak, compared to the other pets, it was still somewhat lacking. At least, apart from Beta, the other pets steadied their bodies after a brief adaptation. Humming~ (The elemental energy here is so rich, although it¡¯s a bit different from the Water and Fire Elemental Realms, I still like it~) As an Elemental-type, Jie Ta felt a sense of kinship even if it was not a corresponding attribute, flying happily around. After evolving into Water and Fire Child, Jie Ta could fly using Water and Fire elements, although the speed was much slower in this doubled gravity Underworld, it was still quite agile. Blub blub. (Indeed, the gravity here is strong, but it¡¯s good for body training.) As the team¡¯s strongest physically, Delta was not affected at all after leaving Nicholas¡¯ domain. Cracking. (Yes, it is.) Alpha also stepped out, after sensing it, he nodded. As a skeletal creature, there was no flesh and blood, so there was no way to increase speed using gravity, the only thing Alpha could do was polish the pressure resistance ability of his bones. From a certain perspective, the stronger the bones, the greater the speed and strength Alpha could exert, the effect was considered the same. Tic toc tic toc~ (The energy here is quite strong, Gamma also likes it here~) Gamma, squashed flat by the gravity, slowly crawled out, then switched directly to the Evil Power state, completely ignoring the gravity exerted on him. ¡°You guys are so awesome, I am nowhere near your level.¡± Seeing this, Bug Grass dished out a set of rainbow-coloured praises, but it was evident from its free-flying appearance that its physical prowess was formidable. ¡°See, among so many pets, you are the weakest¡­¡± Bai Qi immediately added insult to injury for Beta, saying, ¡°If Schuck weren¡¯t here, you¡¯d be in real trouble if someone gets close to you, right?¡± Woof, woof! (Schuck is me, what¡¯s the difference!) Beta barked frantically at Bai Qi¡¯s words, but dimmed after seeing Schuck and Jerry give the same look. Woof, woof¡­ (I¡­I want to become a paramecium¡­) Seeing Beta in this state, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. To make him so dispirited, it seems the blow just now was quite big. Never mind, better comfort him a bit, after all, he is my pet. Just then, Beta suddenly sprang up, his huge head sent Bai Qi flying. Woof, woof! (I have Diamond Strength! Human, you quickly¡­ why are you lying on the ground?) ¡°Stupid dog, are you trying to kill your Beast Master?!!!¡± Chapter 529 - Chapter 529: Chapter 524: The Nest of the Black Dragon Chapter 529: Chapter 524: The Nest of the Black Dragon The Underworld was unexpectedly vast, although surrounded by rock walls on all sides, Bai Qi¡¯s sightline was not disturbed in the slightest, thanks to the luminous plants around him. However, they had been walking for quite a while without sighting a single creature. Arooo¡­ (The way ahead appears safe, as per my thorough perception¡­) Beta, with his bruised nose and a swollen face, returned from scouting ahead and dutifully relayed the situation to Bai Qi. ¡°Hmm, keep it up.¡± Bai Qi rubbed his somewhat painful jaw even after Nicholas healed it and reluctantly let Beta go. Being hit by a Six-Stage King, anyone other than him with a far superior body strength than ordinary people would have probably died on the spot. However, if it hadn¡¯t been for the fight with the beast soul warrior in the Ghost Tribe, he wouldn¡¯t have known how strong he was now. ¡°Perhaps I should find some attached skills for the pets to try later, so I can get involved personally.¡± Bai Qi glanced at Jerry. Generally speaking, apart from some equipment-system pets, most creatures that can master attached skills are from the Soul Race. Jerry himself had the Heart of Death God, so he should be able to master them quickly. However, considering the uniqueness of the Evolution Egg, he seemed not necessarily limited. As long as the materials were in place, he could simply get each pet one. ¡°Right, let¡¯s try it when we get back.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly only to find that Nicholas, who was walking up front, had suddenly stopped. ¡°What happened?¡± Bai Qi was curious and asked. ¡°I seem to smell the presence of the Dragon Race.¡± Nicholas sniffed the air, but still couldn¡¯t confirm, so he transformed back into his dragon form to perceive further. ¡°Dragon Race? Could it be that the Black Dragon is following us?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s heart sank when he heard this. The Black Dragon¡¯s Earth Guardian, although it seemed far-fetched, Bai Qi would not be surprised if it suddenly showed up. ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be. This aura isn¡¯t as violent. Perhaps it¡¯s from a dragon-blooded.¡± Nicholas shook his head, retracted his aura, and transformed back into his human form, ¡°But still, it¡¯s better to be cautious.¡± Saying that, Nicholas marked a strange luminous plant nearby with a Jade Imprint, and then resumed moving forward. And this operation was performed countless times by Nicholas from the start of their journey. ¡°Because of previous failures, he has become exceptionally cautious.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly when he saw this. Although the process was a bit stimulating, Nicholas¡¯s growth was surprisingly significant. He had become increasingly reliable. In this way, they moved forward at a leisurely pace, occasionally came across some energy-rich special materials, but most were at best of epic level, and their quality was quite ordinary. Bai Qi didn¡¯t even consider using them for the Earth Armor Swordsman. After all, after witnessing the special capability that Golden Armor Sword Rider had obtained from the Devouring Gold, Bai Qi had lost interest in ordinary earth element materials. At the very least, they needed to have some unique attributes. Purr¡­ (Master, I¡¯ve detected an increase in the thickness of the Earth Elemental energy ahead!) Arooo¡­ (I¡¯ve also detected this. Plus, there¡¯s a presence from the Dragon Race!) Jie Ta and Beta reported their findings to Bai Qi at the same time. After exchanging a glance, they harshly turned their heads away. This pair was really not getting along. Bai Qi shook his head helplessly at this sight. After Jie Ta evolved into Water and Fire Child, his mentality matured a bit, and he was not as prone to emotional instability as before. But correspondingly, his relationship with Beta, who had enjoyed gnawing at his head as ice cream when he was bored, had become worse. ¡°Indeed, there is a Dragon Race aura. It¡¯s the same as the one I sensed earlier, but it¡¯s very faint. It could be some young dragons or dragon-blooded beings.¡± Nicholas nodded, ¡°And I also detected strong fluctuations of Earth Elemental energy there. Perhaps there are some things that Bai Qi you want.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened, and Alpha next to him also appeared quite eager. If the Gravity Amplification could be upgraded, might he be able to progress further? With high expectations, Bai Qi and his group quickened their pace. However, as they turned a corner, Nicholas suddenly stopped, releasing energy to isolate their aura from the rest. ¡°There is a human presence ahead.¡± Nicholas activated the Jade Imprint and quickly surveyed the scenes beyond the corner. Bai Qi quickly caught on and said, ¡°Humans and Dragon Beasts? Could it be Beast Soul Warriors from some tribal group?¡± Although they had delved over a thousand kilometers underground, they were still in the territory of the tribe. If there were humans here, they must definitely be Beast Soul Warriors. As for the possibility of it being human servants who were still being exploited, under such intense gravity, humans who were still in the stage of being exploited simply could not withstand the burden on their spirit and body. But why would they come underground? Could it be another Ferocious Beast Tribe living underground? Through the images transmitted by the Jade Imprint, Bai Qi was finally able to see the humans. Tall, but not clumsy. Robust, but not extravagant. Despite most of their bodies being covered by black clothing, Bai Qi still could detect the tremendous power they possessed. What interested Bai Qi the most, though, was the distinctive black dragon head mark on the back of their hands. ¡°The Black Dragon Tribe¡­I really did run into them~¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue upon seeing this. He had made it all the way underground, only to still bump into the Black Dragon Tribe. Well, thinking about it, the black dragon was the guardian of the Earth, and his beast soul warriors possessing the ability to operate underground was not out of expectation. ¡°Nicholas, have you detected the presence of the black dragon?¡± Bai Qi looked toward Nicholas, whispering hisquestion. ¡°If the black dragon were here, we should have been discovered by now.¡± Nicholas shook his head, saying, ¡°But I can sense the presence of a legendary dragon race here, which is very similar to the black dragon.¡± ¡°A legendary dragon with a similar aura, a descendant of that black dragon?¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly, looking at the resources that were nearly in sight, feeling some hesitation. Upon reaching this point, even he could clearly feel the rich earth element energy in the air. There was a high probability of finding legendary resources ahead. However, considering that this might be the black dragon¡¯s lair, what he should probably do was hurry up and escape. Just as Bai Qi was in a dilemma, a yellow figure suddenly dropped from the void, raising its head in some bewilderment to ask, ¡°Hm? Where is this? Wasn¡¯t I sleeping in the Time Secret Realm?¡± Though the voice was not loud, it was extremely clear in this cave world without the shielding of Nicholas. ¡°Damn, Cowskin Snake, how did you get out again!¡± Seeing the unobstructed appearance of the Cowskin Snake at the corner, Bai Qi¡¯s forehead veins jumped. Since obtaining the Time Secret Realm, this fellow had been much more well-behaved, so Bai Qi gradually ignored him. But now, at such a crucial moment, this fellow actually ran out again! Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s angry look, the Cowskin Snake became even more confused, but upon detecting the numerous hostile gazes from the side, it immediately shuddered and darted to Nicholas¡¯s neck. ¡°Bai Qi, why did you come to such a dangerous place? Are you trying to get me killed?¡± ¡°You dare to pretend to be the victim first?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s face gradually twisted. If it weren¡¯t for the sense of many presences approaching, he might have stewed this guy on the spot. ¡°Bai Qi, be careful, they¡¯re coming.¡± Nicholas warned Bai Qi, then disappeared instantly from the spot. When he reappeared, he was in front of a giant black dragon. Of course, it was not the semi-god black dragon they had encountered before. The size of this one was significantly smaller, even smaller than Nicholas, and its aura was relatively weak. But be it the look or the aura, it was exactly like that of the semi-god black dragon. ¡°Is it the offspring of that black dragon?¡± Bai Qi got the idea, then his attention was drawn to the beast soul warriors who were following him. Compared to the beast soul warriors of the Ghost Wolf Tribe, these had a clearly more formidable aura, with one person even giving Bai Qi the illusion of facing a legend. ¡°A Federation Beast Master? Can¡¯t believe you found this place, guess we can¡¯t turn you into our servant.¡± The leading man walked in front of all the beast soul warriors, and his cold gaze swept over Bai Qi. Suddenly, he ordered, ¡°Kill them all!¡± Then, the man led the charge, and the other beast soul warriors moved in unison without a word. In a flash, a dozen black dragon illusions floated over the heads of these Black Dragon Tribe beast soul warriors. As for the leader, there was a stunningly lifelike black dragon above his head. ¡°Major tribes are indeed different, even their beast soul warriors are so strong.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately retreated, while the Six Pets quickly moved forward, blocking the beast soul warriors who were trying to kill Bai Qi first. And the one with the fastest action, naturally, was Alpha. With a teleport, Alpha swung the Sword of Death to block the leading beast soul warrior. However, on seeing Alpha¡¯s Sword of Death, there was obvious surprise in the beast soul warrior, but he quickly recovered. ¡°Just as the chieftain said, so you Death Round Table are planning to break the covenant?¡± A brutal flash crossed the man¡¯s eyes, the black dragon soul clung to his arm, and he forcibly withstood the cut of the Sword of Death. Creak, creak. (Boss, this one is tricky.) Alpha retreated after pulling his sword, looking at the man who was unharmed, his aura exploded, and the other five pets sped up their movements after seeing the situation here. Someone who could withstand a strike from Alpha¡¯s sword and was left unscathed was too dangerous! ¡°Indeed it is the Power of Death, although it¡¯s a bit weak, it seems yours is purer than the other Death Knights?¡± The man looked at the sword mark on his dragon scale armor, an odd glint in his eyes. ¡°My name is Raguel, tell me yours!¡± Facing Raguel¡¯s challenge, Alpha silently held the Sword of the Wind Chaser and the Sword of Retributive Karma in his hands, with his dragon power and sword intent bursting out, aiming straight for Raguel. Creak, creak! (You talk too much!) Chapter 530 - Chapter 530: Chapter 525: The things left by the ancestors really come in handy! Chapter 530: Chapter 525: The things left by the ancestors really come in handy! Raguel was taken aback by Alpha¡¯s movements. Although he wasn¡¯t sure what Alpha had said, Alpha¡¯s actions alone told him everything he needed to know. ¡°Forget it, once I capture you and deliver you to Lord Akuya of the Black Dragon Tribe, everything will become clear,¡± he said. Raguel let out a malicious smirk. His Black Dragon Martial Soul clung to him like armor, and then abruptly burst forth, rushing straight towards Alpha. Upon seeing this, Alpha brandished his sword to meet his attacker, swinging his three swords in a dance, matching Raguel blow for blow. However, as Alpha¡¯s Beast Master, Bai Qi detected some anomalies. Alpha¡¯s movements were very steady, always maintaining his own best rhythm. But relatively speaking, Raguel was fighting more effortlessly. At least in terms of pure strength, Alpha clearly was at a disadvantage. ¡°Such power, could he be as potent as a Legend?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s gaze grew serious. He instinctively looked to Nicholas above him, but Nicholas was equally entangled in combat with the other Black Dragon and couldn¡¯t afford to worry about Alpha. As for the other five pets, due to their numerical disadvantage, even Jie Ta, who had the lowest level, was battling two opponents. They had no way to help Alpha in such a short time. ¡°I suppose what goes around does come around, and retribution is swift,¡± Bai Qi said. Bai Qi gave a bitter smile. Just before this, he had aided Nicholas in besieging the Ghost Wolf, and now they were under attack from the Black Dragon Tribe. Life certainly had a swift sense of irony. Just then, Raguel suddenly distanced himself from Alpha. A deep sword wound could be seen on his muscular arm, from which the black aura of the Power of Death could faintly be seen emanating. ¡°Did he break through his defense?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up at the sight. Then, seven long swords of different shapes hovered behind Alpha like wings, while Alpha continued his attack on Raguel without giving him any opportunity to catch his breath. ¡°Seven Sword Riders, have you morphed into a sword?¡± Bai Qi immediately caught on that Alpha, who was not a match for Raguel in terms of power, had begun to derive power from the Seven Sword Riders. The power banks finally come into play. ¡°This presence, are they your retainers?¡± Raguel glanced at the scar on his left forearm, while avoiding Alpha¡¯s assault and tearing off his left arm without any hesitation. Then, to Bai Qi¡¯s surprise, a black dragon-shaped Curse Mark suddenly appeared above Raguel¡¯s head, emitting a sinister light that enveloped him. ¡°A Bond Curse Mark?!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s expression changed. His teacher had once worried about this very situation. To his surprise, he had discovered it here in the Black Dragon Tribe. What would a Beast Soul Warrior who possessed a Bond Curse Mark look like? Upon sensing Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts, Alpha held the Sword of Death in front of him, pouring in as much energy as he could. A black sword qi shot forth, aimed directly at the black light, trying to disrupt Raguel¡¯s transformation. However, much like the Evolution Light, the black light couldn¡¯t be interrupted. Instead, Alpha was almost hurt by the Death Sword Qi that bounced back at him. But before Alpha could launch another attack, the black light suddenly vanished, revealing a gigantic Black Dragon Person in front of Bai Qi. ¡°Damn, he really isn¡¯t human anymore!¡± Bai Qi exclaimed in astonishment. Meanwhile, Alpha, who had been about to attack, pulled back, cautiously eyeing Raguel. This aura was very close to the Legendary creatures he had encountered. ¡°You should feel honored. This is the first time I¡¯ve used this ability since awakening my talent,¡± Raguel said. Seeing Bai Qi and Alpha¡¯s reactions, Raguel allowed himself a fanged grin. His sharp teeth gnashed back and forth, as if ready to tear his prey apart at any moment. ¡°Damn it, another Legend has appeared!¡± Nicholas, who was still fighting, sensed the sudden surge of energy below and was momentarily startled. He wanted to descend to help, but the Black Dragon before him had no intention of letting Nicholas leave. ¡°As a powerful member of the Dragon Race, you should rule over all creatures like your father. How can you be commanded by a human?¡± The Black Dragon didn¡¯t hide its intentions, and while launching reckless attacks against Nicholas, it tried to bend him to its will. ¡°I didn¡¯t think I would encounter a pureblood Green Dragon. Why don¡¯t you mate with me, Christine, the only daughter of Black Dragon Akuya, and produce new members for the Dragon Race?¡± she said. ¡°I refuse!¡± Nicholas rejected her without hesitation, saying, ¡°You¡¯re too ugly!¡± Bai Qi: ¡°¡­¡± Raguel: ¡°¡­¡± Cowskin Snake: ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ Nicholas¡¯ voice was loud, everyone, including Bai Qi, heard him clearly. Even Raguel, who was preparing to attack, couldn¡¯t help but pause. ¡°Did you just say that¡­ I¡¯m ugly?¡± A flash of fury swept through Christine¡¯s eyes, and a violent aura erupted, causing the Underworld to tremble along with her. ¡°Of course he is,¡± Nicholas muttered, and with a flash, he appeared in front of Raguel. But before he could attack, Christine stormed out and rudely knocked Raguel away. ¡°Raguel, he¡¯s my prey, get out of my way!¡± she demanded. ¡°Yes, yes, Miss Christine,¡± replied Raguel with resignation. He shook his head helplessly, then glanced at Bai Qi and the others who were dodging because of the Double Dragon battle. With a powerful stomp of his feet, he instantly appeared before Bai Qi. Crack-crack-crack! (Be careful, Master!) Seeing this, Alpha immediately sprang up to intercept, but after transforming into a dragon-man, Raguel¡¯s power surged again. Alpha held on for only a moment before being thrown back. Ar-roo! Ar-roo! (Goddamn bonehead, can you stop being so useless!) Seeing that Alpha was defeated so easily, Beta, who had just finished dealing with his own opponent, roared in frustration. Amplifying his mental strength with the Mind Helmet and the Evil Eye, he launched a strong Spirit Storm at Raguel. ¡°Huh? A spiritual attack?¡± Caught off guard by Beta¡¯s Spirit Storm, Raguel paused in his movements and shot a fierce glare at Beta. A powerful dragon¡¯s might retaliated instantaneously, forcibly dispersing Beta¡¯s Spirit Storm. But that delay allowed Alpha enough time to regroup, and he once again attacked Raguel. However, he wisely abandoned close combat in favor of distant swordplay. Alpha held three swords in his hand, and in the air, he sketched out three arrays of different colors. The Death, Wind Chasing, and Business Fire Sword Qi then stormed Raguel like a rainstorm, capturing him and the other Beast Soul Warriors. Seeing this, the other pets withdrew, leaving only Jie Ta, transformed into the Cloud Child, pouring down thunderbolts in a frenzy. After advancing to the Fifth Stage, Jie Ta¡¯s energy value and destructive power were strengthened once again. Along with Alpha¡¯s three types of Sword Qi attack, the Beast Soul Warriors who had already been beaten severely fell and could no longer fight. However, Raguel, the main target, was not harmed at all. ¡°Is this guy really this freakish?!¡± Bai Qi growled, frustrated. Raguel was simply a Beast Soul Warrior, but after Bond Evolution, he had such a powerful body. If the Federation and the Tribe went to war in the future, unaware of this, no one knows how many Beast Masters would be severely hit. ¡°We must find a way to escape,¡± Bai Qi concluded, looking around for an escape route. ¡°Huh?¡± Just then, Bai Qi noticed something and turned his attention toward the direction from which Black Dragon and Raguel had come. The previous attack seemed not to have reached this end at all¡­ ¡°Delta, take me there to check,¡± ordered Bai Qi. Bloop bloop! (Understood!) Delta nodded, a light flashing in his eyes, and Bai Qi was transported to the bend¡¯s other side. ¡°Human, that¡¯s not where you should go!¡± Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s move, Raguel, who had been displaying an easy grace, showed a sudden change of expression. He wanted to intercept Bai Qi, but Delta suddenly blocked his path. As the team¡¯s Hexagonal Warrior, Delta¡¯s physical attributes became even more irregular after evolving into the Eastern Dragon. Combined with Space attributes, he actually started to fight against Raguel. ¡°Good, Delta, you handle the frontal defense. Gamma, you provide auxiliary defense. The rest of you, engage in remote attacks!¡± With Bai Qi absent, Schuck immediately took command. The five pets complied without hesitation, acting under Schuck¡¯s commands, and managed to hold back Raguel. On the other side, having made sure the pets were not in trouble, Bai Qi hurried to the other side of the bend. On a huge flat platform, eggs of various sizes were placed, surrounded by stacks of earth attribute materials. Unlike the vast tribal group Bai Qi had expected, this place was more like a cave specially designed for hatching eggs. ¡°I see, is this where the Black Dragon Tribe raises offspring? No wonder they left a Black Dragon and a Beast Soul Warrior who could become a Legendary Dragon Person to guard here,¡± Bai Qi realized. These guarded eggs were probably dragon eggs. ¡°Though it seems somewhat inhumane, there¡¯s probably no need to dwell on that when dealing with ferocious beasts,¡± Bai Qi said with a devious smile. He then took out a hammer and proceeded toward the dragon eggs. If such important assets were destroyed, neither the Black Dragon Christine nor Dragon Person Raguel would stand idly by, right? Sure enough, as if sensing Bai Qi¡¯s action, Christine and Raguel simultaneously abandoned their opponents and frantically rushed toward Bai Qi. But instead, they lost the initiative and were fiercely beaten by Nicholas and the Six Pets. Watching Christine and Raguel gradually plunging into madness, a smile appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face, while his hammer came down mercilessly. Thank goodness he liked to watch some talk shows in his previous life and had heard a little about this. The Thirty-Six Stratagems, Besiege Wei to rescue Zhao. The wisdom passed down from ancestors indeed comes in handy! he thought. Chapter 531 - Chapter 531: Chapter 526: Turning Misfortune into Blessings, Emperor-level? Chapter 531: Chapter 526: Turning Misfortune into Blessings, Emperor-level? Bai Qi¡¯s hammer fell and a dragon egg shattered immediately. Both Christine and Raguel roared in anger and charged towards him. However, Nicholas certainly wasn¡¯t about to pass up such a good opportunity. A breath of Jade filled the cavern with Jade Imprints. Then, Nicholas transformed into a green flash, flying back and forth between the two people at a speed that couldn¡¯t be captured, his sharp dragon claws continuously leaving marks on their bodies. Seeing this, Delta immediately changed his tactics, using Disciple of the Void to constantly shift Alpha¡¯s attacks and occasionally used time stop to disrupt Raguel¡¯s actions. In an instant, the situation reversed. ¡°Good, let¡¯s try to keep them all here.¡± Seeing the change of situation, Bai Qi suddenly didn¡¯t worry about leaving, but instead had some other thoughts. A Legendary Black Dragon could definitely produce some good materials, he thought. As for the Legendary Dragon Person, if he could bring it back, it would definitely be of great help to the Federation in future battles with the tribes. And these dragon eggs, if they could successfully hatch and be contracted, wouldn¡¯t the Federation have a batch of Dragon Department Beast Masters? Considering all aspects, it all seemed profitably. Crack, crack¡­ Just then, Bai Qi suddenly heard the sound of eggs cracking, followed by strange low noises, and he froze immediately. ¡°Hey, hey, hey, this can¡¯t be happening¡­¡± Bai Qi turned his stiff neck to find that a small black dragon had crawled out of the egg he had shattered. Not only that, it seemed that the other eggs were influenced by this small black dragon, they hatched one after another, and small black dragons, similar in appearance, crawled out of the shell and flew towards him with their tender wings. ¡°Damn, I¡¯m surrounded!¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi gave a bitter smile and quietly began to retreat, picking up a stone and tossing it to the side. There was a brief silence. ¡°These aren¡¯t some little puppies.¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips and then turned to run without hesitation. The small black dragons immediately gave chase, even using their not fully developed dragon breath. Bai Qi¡¯s change of fortune attracted the attention of both battling sides. Upon seeing the clearly malnourished small dragons, Christine¡¯s rage reached its peak. ¡°You even disrupted the hatching ceremony, do you know how much effort my father has put into raising these black dragons!¡± Christine roared, a realm of destruction and ruin suddenly opened, forcing all the pets other than Nicholas to retreat. Raguel also seized the opportunity, stomped his feet heavily, and the once strong ground suddenly turned into a swamp, waving towards Alpha¡¯s pets like waves. The swamp was extremely sticky and seemed to absorb attacks. It wasn¡¯t dispersed by the attack of Alpha¡¯s pets and successfully blocked Alpha¡¯s attack. Meanwhile, Delta, the only one with teleportation skills, was held back by Raguel and couldn¡¯t use his skills. At this point, Bai Qi was completely surrounded by the small black dragons. It was well known that once a Beast Master dies, the contract will be revoked, and the pets will suffer a backlash to some extent. By then, the outcome of the battle would be clear. ¡°Damn, is it going to end like this.¡± Seeing this, Bai Qi clenched his teeth in anger, wanting to fight back, but felt helpless. The gap between Legendary and non-Legendary was really too big, let alone the powerful Dragon Race among the Legendary. Without Nicholas, they would have been killed by the enemy already. Just then, a small metal ball dropped on Bai Qi¡¯s head. Before he could react, a small Space Door opened, and he saw a huge mechanical bull rush out of it, forcing the small black dragons surrounding Bai Qi to retreat. ¡°This is, a Space Locator?¡± Bai Qi, who had finally escaped, immediately looked in Schuck¡¯s direction, but found that Schuck couldn¡¯t even maintain the shape of his mechanical skull. ¡°Everyone, I¡¯ve consumed too much energy, the rest is up to you.¡± Schuck¡¯s voice gradually faded away, and they were short one ally. Just when it seemed like everything was going wrong, Raguel, who had been holding back six pets by himself, suddenly changed direction and fired a huge fireball at Nicholas. Nicholas managed to dodge in time, but Christine took his chance and broke free from Nicholas¡¯ entanglement, charging straight towards Bai Qi. The mechanical bull was about to counterattack, but was shattered by a swipe of Christine¡¯s claw. Crack, crack! Just then, a rainbow sword light flashed, instantly breaking through Raguel¡¯s block, even cutting off one of Raguel¡¯s arms, and came directly in front of Alpha. At the same time, Delta also took advantage of the situation to break through Raguel¡¯s block, using Disciple of the Void and Time Traveler to full force. They knew they couldn¡¯t stop Christine, the Legendary Giant Dragon, but if they could just delay him for a moment, Nicholas would be able to come over. Finally, Christine reached Alpha and Delta. The first to meet him was Delta¡¯s Space Lock. However, no matter how powerful the ability was, it needed attribute support. Faced with the huge gap between Legendary and King, Delta only held on for a moment, his body suddenly covered with numerous wounds, blood spattered everywhere, and he fell. ¡°Delta!¡± Bai Qi cried out in shock, seeing Delta about to perish under Christine¡¯s draconic claw, he didn¡¯t hesitate at all and activated the Diamond Egg to shield Delta. Ding! With a crisp sound, the Diamond Egg was flung afar undamaged, surprising Christine. At that very moment, Alpha seized the chance to attack, fusing seven swords and slashing at Christine. ¡°Wretched bug, get lost!¡± Christine impatiently swatted Alpha away. Alpha¡¯s full-force attack couldn¡¯t even scratch her, and his bones shattered instantly. His broken body was fiercely flung away. ¡°Not good!¡± However, upon seeing Alpha¡¯s trajectory, Christine was suddenly startled. She tried to obstruct Alpha but was firmly stomped on by the arriving Nicholas. ¡°Bastard, you dare hurt a friend of mine!¡± Nicholas¡¯s eyes blazed with anger, and his overwhelming killing intent burst forth. The small black dragons that had been blasted off by the Mechanical Bull were affected by Nicholas¡¯s aura and died instantly. Their wrath was that of nature, which the small Black Dragons newly birthed couldn¡¯t resist. ¡°Bastard, the Black Dragon Tribe will hunt you down forever!¡± Christine tried to resist furiously upon witnessing the scene, but Nicholas held her firmly beneath him, rendering her unable to get up. ¡°The Black Dragon Tribe? I will remember. If anything happens to my friend today, I swear in the name of the Green Dragon, I will slaughter your Black Dragon tribe!¡± Facing Christine¡¯s threats, Nicholas was not perturbed in the least and roared his oath. A dragon¡¯s vow was irrevocable! Seeing this, Raguel charged at Nicholas, but Gamma and his allies who knew the result of Raguel merging with Christine resisted with all their might. Ka-put ka-pa! (You dare hurt Gamma¡¯s partner, Gamma will eat you!) Gamma was no longer suppressing his true nature. A massive demon emitting a sinister aura appeared instantly and punched Raguel, knocking him away. Jerry, the only semi-sober consciousness of Husky, also exhausted the last bit of mental strength left in his body at that moment. He drew on the power of a hundred demons and transmuted himself into a guardian from hell to stand above Raguel. He then struck Raguel down onto the floor with his scepter. Before Raguel could recover, a giant Diamond Angel appeared and along with the Jade Devil, suppressed Raguel on the ground. The Bloodsucking Aura was fully deployed, relentlessly draining Raguel¡¯s energy. At the same time, Epsilon manipulated the Great Sun Force Field to its maximum extent. Instead of releasing it, he condensed it around his body, thus resembling a miniature sun that incessantly harassed Raguel. Whenever they touched, they left a burnt trace on Raguel. As for Jie Ta, whose mind was also filled with rage, he violently resisted Raguel¡¯s fireballs, forcing them back into Raguel¡¯s mouth. He then opened his mouth and breathed out with all his might, attempting to burn Raguel to ashes. With the four pets giving it their all, they managed to suppress Raguel. However, Bai Qi could no longer celebrate as he rushed towards Alpha at once. Because Alpha was flung away, it crashed into un-hatched dragon eggs along his path and was now inside a large dragon egg, with his body smeared in sticky egg fluid. Bai Qi arrived near the dragon egg and upon seeing Alpha¡¯s somewhat damaged head, his heart skipped a beat. As a skeletal creature, as long as Alpha¡¯s skull remained intact and the Fire of Soul still burning, it didn¡¯t matter if the rest of his body was completely destroyed. Because of this, Alpha paid extra attention to protecting his head. The seemingly thin crystal helmet was Alpha¡¯s strongest defense point. But at that moment, Alpha¡¯s crystal helmet was completely shattered, his skull fractured, and the Fire of Soul inside could be seen burning. Upon seeing this, Bai Qi immediately activated the Evolution Egg, enveloping the dragon egg that Alpha had cracked open. Ugh! At that moment, Bai Qi felt dizzy, his body uncontrollably collapsing onto the ground. The Diamond Egg, however, didn¡¯t show any signs of condensation. ¡°This is¡­.¡± Bai Qi instantly understood what was happening. He struggled to take out a potion from his waist and gulped it down, but there was no relief. ¡°Nicholas¡­¡± Bai Qi did not have the strength to grab a second potion and could only call for help weakly to Nicholas who was beating up Christine. ¡°Hmm?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s voice was soft, but it unexpectedly awoke Nicholas. Upon seeing Alpha, whose Fire of Soul could extinguish any moment, he immediately breathed out a puff of Jade Breath to envelop Bai Qi. With the aid of the Jade Breath, Bai Qi finally recovered. However, the rapid exhaustion of his physical and mental energies made his head throb. But upon witnessing Alpha¡¯s pitiful state, Bai Qi still endured the pain and continued to solidify the Diamond Egg. Finally, as the Diamond Egg solidified successfully, Bai Qi collapsed onto the ground uncontrollable, clutching his head in pain. However, his eyes still held a glimmer of hope. This familiar pattern of energy depletion wasn¡¯t associated with any wound repair or acquisition of new skills. Alpha might be advancing to Emperor-level! Chapter 532 - Chapter 532: Chapter 527: Fury Slash Dragon! Chapter 532: Chapter 527: Fury Slash Dragon! ¡°You bunch of bastards!¡± Upon seeing the fruit of years of labor of the Black Dragon Tribe destroyed in an instant, an indescribable fear flashed through Christine¡¯s eyes. Would her father¡­ kill her? At this thought, Christine suddenly erupted with an unprecedented strength, breaking free from Nicholas¡¯ constraint while he was distracted helping Bai Qi. On the other side, Raguel, who also realized the severity of the situation, suddenly went berserk, a hot domain gradually solidified, blocking Gamma¡¯s attack bit by bit. The domain, an ability only Emperor Creatures could master, was also slowly mastered by him after the Bond Evolution. This implied that he had finally shed his human identity and received the Dragon¡¯s bloodline! Kapu Kapu! (Gamma won¡¯t let you go!) Watching Raguel who was planning to help Christine, Gamma let out a roar of anger, the Bloodsucking Aura turned up to the maximum, instantly absorbing the energy dissipated in the air from the fight. At the same time, the Jade Devil and Diamond Angel who originally stood on two sides actually started to fuse bit by bit. With the fusion of the angel and the devil, Gamma¡¯s power abruptly reached a peak, even breaking through Raguel¡¯s chest with one punch. But before he could follow up with an attack, Gamma gradually became unstable. Seeing this, Wormwood immediately used the Jade Imprint to open the entrance to the Jade Dream, and ran in with the other pets. ¡°Hmm?¡± Raguel also realized the problem and instinctively wanted to distance himself from Gamma, but Gamma didn¡¯t let Raguel go at all. His sturdy demon arm clung to Raguel, and the Twin-Life Contract inside Gamma¡¯s body suddenly inverted. Bang! In an instant, a white-green mushroom cloud rose in the Underworld. The massive shockwave shattered countless rock walls, as if they would collapse at any moment. On the other side, Nicholas also detected Gamma¡¯s movements, grabbed the Diamond Egg transformed from Delta, flew to Bai Qi¡¯s side, and put Bai Qi and the others behind him. But Christine, who reacted a beat slower, was swallowed by Gamma¡¯s explosion along with Raguel. ¡°Such a powerful explosion wave, even I would be seriously injured, they definitely couldn¡¯t escape intact.¡± Looking at the horrifying scene in front of him, Nicholas discreetly breathed a sigh of relief. However, before he could even exchange a word with Bai Qi, he suddenly felt the surrounding Elemental energy constantly pouring into the explosion wave. Gradually, the dust settled, and a huge Black Dragon, and a Dragon who was hardly smaller, walked out from it. The omnipresent Earth Elemental energy kept flowing into their wounds, healing their injuries. The Black Dragon, the strongest existence among the Five-colored Dragons, is the Earth Guardian who naturally can draw energy from the earth to recover his own condition. ¡°Ah~ Is this the power of Lord Black Dragon? It¡¯s really too strong.¡± Raguel, whose bloodline had fused even more perfectly due to the explosion, showed a joyous smile on his face. Looking at Nicholas, who was fully guarded, his eyes suddenly became ruthless. Indeed, this Green Dragon is very strong, even Master Kristin is not its opponent. But that¡¯s only in a one-on-one situation. In a two-on-one, this Green Dragon would definitely not be the opponent! Nicholas obviously knew this as well. While silently recovering his energy, he cautiously watched his two opponents in front of him. He is now completely targeted by the two of them. Escaping alone would definitely not be a problem, but if he wanted to take Bai Qi and the others with him, it might be too late. Nicholas was certain that at the moment he opened the Jade Print, either Christine or Raguel could directly kill Bai Qi. Moreover, Bai Qi¡¯s pets had also basically lost their combat abilities, and they couldn¡¯t stop either person. Damn it, is it going to be the same as before? Just then, a token flew out of Bai Qi¡¯s arms, floating in the air. Then a gigantic image of a Red Dragon suddenly emerged from it, roaring angrily at Christine and Raguel. ¡°This is, the Red Dragon?¡± Christine unconsciously stepped back upon seeing this, but when she saw the token of Eden, she continued forward. Just a remnant of an aura. It couldn¡¯t scare her. As expected, Aleta¡¯s image disappeared suddenly after appearing for a moment. The token also fell to the ground without strength, which made Christine more arrogant. ¡°Humans, you have no more tricks, right?¡± Christine showed a grinning smile, having already thought about how to repay today¡¯s humiliation afterwards. Raguel was even more eager to try, wanting to test his new bloodline. Roar! At this moment, a strange roar suddenly came from within the cavern. All the people, including Nicholas, unconsciously looked towards Bai Qi¡¯s side. Without them knowing, a Bronze Giant Dragon appeared next to Bai Qi, quietly staring at the Diamond Egg that wrapped Alpha in a daze. ¡°Are you¡­ a Cowskin Snake?¡± Nicholas felt a familiar aura from the other side. He asked somewhat uncertainly. ¡°Are you calling me?¡± The Bronze Giant Dragon raised his head, looked at Nicholas a bit blankly, then glanced at Christine who was full of fear on the side, and looked back at Bai Qi again. ¡°So, this is me?¡± There was a flash of realization in the eyes of the Bronze Giant Dragon. Suddenly, it breathed out a gust of dragon¡¯s breath towards Alpha¡¯s Diamond Egg, and its massive body instantly shrank, transforming back into its original form, the Cowskin Snake. Only, it now had four more legs than before. However, Nicholas didn¡¯t have the patience to deal with these changes at the moment, for Christine and Raguel had completely lost their patience and were charging towards them with full force. Crack! At that moment, a familiar sound of breaking echoed in Bai Qi¡¯s ears, and the blinding light of evolution lit up the entire cave. Bai Qi¡¯s mind was filled with countless pieces of information. However, at this moment, Bai Qi was not in the mood to deal with these matters. In an instant, the eggshell cracked, and a tall Crystal Skeleton slowly stood up; four long swords in green, black, red and yellow took positions at the top, bottom, and both sides respectively, suspended behind it like a halo. Subsequently, black scales suddenly began emerging from the crystal bones, enveloping the Crystal Skeleton like a suit of armor. For reasons unknown, however, this suit of armor seemed to be continuously changing and could not solidify its form. ¡°Alpha, is that you?¡± Bai Qi asked uncertainly upon seeing this, but Alpha gave no response whatsoever, glancing at the lingering light of evolution on its body, then at Christine and Raguel, who were near the brink of madness, before suddenly disappearing from their location. ¡°So fast!¡± Raguel, who had just gained the bloodline of a Black Dragon, had a sudden jolt of fear. He instinctively wanted to run but abruptly saw a flicker before his eyes, and four giant bone doors descended from the sky, covering his entire field of vision. Then, the four long swords suddenly appeared, floating silently over the bone doors before their four-coloured sword energies began to merge into the doors. ¡°Silent Annihilation Sword Domain.¡± Accompanied by a cold voice, Raguel felt as if he had been sliced by something sharp, his vision spinning rapidly before he plunged into darkness. ¡°Raguel?¡± On the other side, Christine watched in horror as Raguel¡¯s body disassembled instantaneously, and without the slightest hesitation, she broke through the earth above her head and fled at top speed. The Green Dragon, the Red Dragon, the Bronze Dragon, and now this bizarre undead creature. What kind of weird creatures are these? I don¡¯t want to die here! Seeing Christine escape, Nicholas instinctively wanted to pursue, but was stopped by Bai Qi, who walked slowly towards the skeleton standing dazedly on the spot. ¡°Alpha?¡± Clack clack? (Boss?) It seemed as if it heard Bai Qi¡¯s call when the light of evolution on Alpha¡¯s body abruptly dispersed. The black armor on its body took shape incrementally, gradually transforming into a black suit of full armor, whilst the four long swords returned, changing into a sword wheel that spun quietly behind Alpha. Next, seven rays of light suddenly flew from a distance, landing behind Alpha and revealing the figures of the Seven Sword Riders. Their appearances were largely unchanged, but their armor now featured characteristics unique to the Dragon Race, just like Alpha¡¯s. Dragon scale armor, dragon-headed mounts, dragon-beast sword hilts¡­ From a distance, it looked as if a black dragon was being flanked by seven subjects, or it was a sharp long sword plunged into a sword tomb. Half sword, half dragon; that was the impression Alpha now gave. However, the powerful aura which had earlier enveloped Alpha¡¯s body had now faded, replaced by a newfound sharp aura. This aura was not dominating, but it made Nicholas feel somewhat threatened. It almost felt as if the Alpha standing before him was not the Alpha he knew, but a dragon-slaying sword. Simultaneously, a wave of information surged into Bai Qi¡¯s mind, its powerful impact nearly causing him to fall over. ¡°Bai Qi, be careful.¡± Seeing this, Nicholas immediately morphed back into his humanoid form to help, but he saw Alpha quickly materialize behind Bai Qi to stabilize him. ¡°Thank you, Alpha.¡± Feeling the strong physical and spiritual strength radiating from Alpha, Bai Qi smiled and was about to check Alpha¡¯s attributes when he suddenly remembered something. ¡°Nicholas, take us out of here quickly. The Demi-God Black Dragon could arrive at any moment!¡± Due to his worry over Alpha¡¯s terrible state earlier, Bai Qi had not asked Nicholas to pursue, but now that Alpha was determined to be safe, he of course wanted to leave as soon as possible. Additionally, the other pets ought to take their time to recover from their injuries too. ¡°Understood.¡± Nicholas gave a nod, and after Bai Qi had recalled all six pets back into the Beast Control Space, he scooped up Bai Qi in his arms and readied to take off. ¡°Wait, take that stone slab as well.¡± ¡°Stone slab?¡± Nicholas followed Bai Qi¡¯s pointed direction, finally realizing that Bai Qi was referring to the huge stone used by the Black Dragon Tribe to lay the dragon egg. The Cowskin Snake was still lying on it and humming. I nearly forgot this little guy. Nicholas did not delay, picking up everything on the scene. After confirming that nothing was left behind, he turned to leave. However, after Nicholas left, the understory world that had endured so much devastation could no longer hold together and finally collapsed, burying everything under the earth. Chapter 533 - Chapter 533: Chapter 528: The First Emperor, Sword Emperor who slays Dragons! Chapter 533: Chapter 528: The First Emperor, Sword Emperor who slays Dragons! Black and White Secret Realm. After having escaped who knows how far, Black and White finally stopped and looked towards Bai Qi and the others who were recovering with all their might, saying, ¡°We¡¯ve escaped quite a distance; they shouldn¡¯t be able to find us now.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Bai Qi opened his eyes and gave Black and White a slight nod. ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. The energy of Gemini Tower is basically exhausted; even if you said it wasn¡¯t okay, there wouldn¡¯t have been anything I could do.¡± Black and White shrugged and said, ¡°Besides, if it weren¡¯t for me, you guys probably wouldn¡¯t have had such trouble. It¡¯s me who should apologize.¡± ¡°It was also our own carelessness.¡± Bai Qi smiled and looked at the five Diamond Eggs standing in the Beast Control Space, letting out a sigh of relief. Aside from Alpha and Delta who had taken on the Legendary Black Dragon head-on, and Gamma who was severely drained after using the Golden Cicada Shelling, the rest of the beasts were relatively in better shape, having stabilized significantly after using the Evolution Egg. As for Bai Qi, although he had used the Evolution Egg multiple times in succession, he was actually in good condition, just feeling a bit hungry. The feedback from the Emperor-level creatures was indeed powerful. With that thought, Bai Qi summoned Alpha out, and with it, the Seven Swords also appeared behind Alpha. ¡°Alpha, how¡¯s your condition now?¡± Click clack click clack. (No worries, boss, the evolutionary state has stabilized.) Alpha, reborn from the ashes, raised his palm to look at it and nodded slightly. ¡°That¡¯s good to hear.¡± Bai Qi quietly breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Earlier, when Alpha went to battle with the Evolution Light, its aura weakened somewhat afterward, thus Bai Qi was quite worried. After returning Alpha to the Beast Control Space, he had also wrapped Alpha with the Evolution Egg, fearful of any problems that might arise during evolution. After all, he had seen too many such cases. ¡°But at last, the first Emperor-level creature is here~¡± A gratified smile appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face as he then began to check Alpha¡¯s status. [Name]: Sword Emperor (Alpha) [Nature]: Undead, Dragon (Speed Mutation) [Growth Level]: Six Stage four Level [Bloodline Level]: Medium Emperor [Racial Skills]: Silent Annihilation Sword Domain (Immortal Level ¨C Beginner), Sword of Death (Transcendent Level ¨C Perfect), Sword of the Wind Chaser (Transcendent Level ¨C Perfect), Sword of Retributive Karma (Transcendent Level ¨C Perfect), Sword of Annihilation (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient), Sword Intent to Slay Dragons (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient), Dark Reflection (Super Level ¨C Perfect), Skeletal Mastery (Super Level ¨C Proficient) [Energy Value]: 1M4444E ¡­ ¡°Sword Emperor, is that a name you came up with yourself, Alpha?¡± Bai Qi looked at Alpha curiously, deep in thought. Click clack click clack? (That¡¯s right, boss, don¡¯t you like it?) ¡°No, it¡¯s quite good.¡± Bai Qi shook his head. From a certain perspective, Alpha indeed had slain a member of the Dragon Race; Raguel at the time, both in form and strength, was no weaker than the Dragon Race. ¡°But, Alpha, your combat power at the time was unusually high, what was that all about?¡± Click clack click clack. (I¡¯m not sure myself, it felt like I was in contact with a powerful force, very foreign, but it seemed like it was mine.) ¡°Foreign force, huh?¡± Remembering the scene of the Cowskin Snake turning into the Bronze Giant Dragon, Bai Qi had a sudden epiphany. Bronze Dragon, Guardian of Time. Speaking of which, if he counted the Black Dragon as an enemy, his fate with dragons was indeed not shallow. Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help chuckling to himself as he shook his head to clear these stray thoughts from his mind and continued reviewing Alpha¡¯s status. Aside from Alpha¡¯s own name, other areas on Alpha¡¯s panel had undergone significant changes. The Nature section had once again shown the Dragon attribute, and the Bloodline Level had made a huge leap, directly rising to Medium Emperor. Yet the most exaggerated change was Alpha¡¯s Energy Value. ¡°1M¡­ This kind of energy value should only be possessed by Legendary creatures~¡± Bai Qi narrowed his eyes with barely concealed mirth, then let his Spirit Power dwell on the key point of this evolution. The skills. [Skill Name]: Silent Annihilation Sword Domain [Skill Level]: Immortal Level [Skill Description]: Domain skill, Four Swords initiate, annihilation concludes; once in this formation, life and death are irrelevant. ¡­ ¡°Did you combine your self-created Four Poles Sword Formation with the Death Force Field? Once in this formation, life and death are irrelevant, tsk tsk, quite a domineering description!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up as the scene where Alpha instantly killed Raguel suddenly appeared in his mind, stirring his blood to a boil. Even though there was the time bonus from the Bronze Giant Dragon, the destructive power of the Silent Annihilation Sword Domain could be imagined from its ability to slay a Legendary Dragon Person who had completely integrated Black Dragon¡¯s blood. ¡°Blunder, blunder, looked at the ultimate move and now I don¡¯t even want to see the other skills.¡± Bai Qi shook his head repeatedly, his smile undeniable as he continued to the next new skill. [Skill Name]: Sword of Annihilation [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Description]: At the end of strength, all returns to annihilation. ¡­ ¡°Umm¡­ I don¡¯t understand¡­¡± Bai Qi looked puzzled, but Alpha understood him very well. With a thought, the earthen yellow Sword of Annihilation silently flew into Alpha¡¯s hand. Then, Alpha swung it gently towards empty space, and a black sword scar suddenly appeared. A strong pull emanated from within, dragging everything nearby toward the sword scar. ¡°Is this, causing complete destruction? Did you really manage to pull it off?¡± Bai Qi quickly grabbed onto Alpha to avoid being affected by the force, but Black and White were less fortunate, being dragged over without any resistance. Luckily, Alpha had no intention of letting his allies be taken away, extending a hand to catch Black and White, who thus narrowly escaped disaster. Black and White, looking at the sword scar still exerting a powerful pull, couldn¡¯t help but throw a metal ingot at it, only to see the ingot instantly adhere to the sword scar and then disappear without a trace. ¡°What kind of skill is this, a black hole?¡± Crackle crackle. (It¡¯s not, it¡¯s just plain gravity.) Alpha shook his head, and the runes on the Gravity Sword flashed, stopping the pull of the black sword scar, and a thin line fell from the sky. Black and White went to pick it up for a closer look, only to find his fingertip had been slashed off by the thread. ¡°Is this the same metal ingot from earlier?¡± Black and White said while taking out materials to repair his finger. Crackle crackle. (Yes, they were just compressed to the extreme by the Sword of Annihilation¡¯s gravity.) ¡°Compressed to the extreme?¡± Bai Qi realized that the endpoint of force is indeed strong gravity, and the annihilation of everything means that anything can be compressed into the smallest point by this strong gravity, as if falling into annihilation. ¡°Is it because of absorbing that dragon egg? The Black Dragon¡­ the Earth Guardian, this material is indeed quite powerful.¡± Bai Qi quickly understood the origin of the Sword of Annihilation and also the reason for the evolution of the next ability. [Skill Name]: Sword Intent to Slay Dragons [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Introduction]: Transformed from the majesty of dragons, despite possessing a stronger bloodline, it changed due to the intense will to slay dragons, considering only dragons as foes! ¡­ ¡°Sword Intent to Slay Dragons¡­ perhaps it changed because of the strong will to slay Raguel during evolution.¡± ¡°However, Alpha, your Sword Intent to Slay Dragons isn¡¯t only useful when facing the Dragon Race, right?¡± Bai Qi asked, looking at Alpha. Crackle crackle. (No, it can be used against anyone, though there may be an extra bonus against the Dragon Race.) ¡°I see¡­¡± Bai Qi looked at Alpha, standing with his sword, and smirked. With sword intent centered on slaying dragons and a clan name denoting dragon slayers, Alpha¡¯s path ahead is certainly fraught with difficulties. However, if he can reach the end, a bright future is undoubtedly waiting for him. Uh, just hope he isn¡¯t destroyed by Old Lady Fan and Aleta too soon. As if to give Bai Qi a demonstration, Alpha¡¯s Four Swords flew out behind him, and a tangible Sword Intent suddenly rose, jolting Nicholas, who was recuperating, awake. However, upon seeing that it was Alpha projecting the Sword Intent, Nicholas relaxed, looked at Bai Qi with some speechlessness, and said, ¡°Bai Qi, could you not play with this while I¡¯m sleeping? It could scare a dragon to death.¡± Although Alpha¡¯s presence was no longer as strong as before, the intense targeting of the Dragon Race within the Sword Intent to Slay Dragons still made Nicholas uneasy. Nicholas had no doubt that if Alpha grew to the same level as him, he might indeed be slain by Alpha¡¯s sword. ¡°Sorry, just trying out the skill,¡± Bai Qi apologized and waved his hand toward Nicholas, grateful for Nicholas¡¯s outburst, without which he would have been dealt with by Christine, and none of this would be happening. Especially Nicholas¡¯s vow made in fury almost brought Bai Qi, a shut-in, to tears. ¡°Nevertheless, Alpha¡¯s evolution this time is really strong; that Dragon Person before its transformation would definitely not be a match for Alpha.¡± Nicholas looked deeply at Alpha, then turned his gaze toward the Seven Sword Riders behind him. ¡°Moreover, Alpha¡¯s followers have also become significantly stronger.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly upon hearing this and started to check the state of the Seven Sword Riders. [Name]: Earth Armored Sword Rider [Nature]: Undead, Dragon, Earth [Bloodline Level]: High-grade Lord [Growth Level]: Fifth Stage Level Seven [Racial skills]: High Marsh Sword (High Level ¨C Proficient), Transforming Sword (High Level ¨C Perfect), Dragon Might (High Level ¨C Beginner)¡­ ¡­ ¡°They¡¯ve also gained dragon attributes and Dragon Might skills? Have they really become High-grade Lords?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, and looking at the other Sword Riders, it was the same case. However, there was one exception. [Name]: Light Armor Sword Rider [Nature]: Holy Light (Myth), Dragon [Bloodline Level]: Low-grade King [Growth Level]: Fifth Stage Level Seven [Racial skills]: Sword of Dawn (Transcendent Level ¨C Proficient), Transforming Sword (High Level ¨C Perfect), Dragon Might (High Level ¨C Beginner)¡­ ¡­ ¡°Well, that¡¯s quite something, evolving from a High-grade Lord to a Low-grade King? So even a voluntary follower can enjoy the benefits of Alpha¡¯s evolution?¡± Upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Black and White looked disapprovingly at him and said, ¡°You¡¯ve taken on so many followers for your beasts and you still don¡¯t know this?¡± ¡°Whether it¡¯s voluntary or involuntary, the effect after becoming a follower is the same; however, involuntary companionship requires the consumption of one¡¯s own Spirit Power, while voluntary followers tend to strengthen the host.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Bai Qi finally understood; when the Light Sword offered up its Origin soul, Alpha indeed received some strengthening. ¡°Well then, we should change their name as well, let¡¯s call them the Seven Swords Dragon Knights~¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh, noticing that even though they were Alpha¡¯s retainers, they were no less powerful than some of his own beasts¡ªthis Angel Skeleton really was extraordinary. But then again, should this also be counted under Alpha¡¯s combat system? Seven very strong and capable additions¡­ Hmm, feels a bit like bullying. Chapter 534 - Chapter 534: Chapter 529: Gamma has a problem! Chapter 534: Chapter 529: Gamma has a problem! After Bai Qi had gotten a full understanding of Alpha and the Seven Swords Dragon Knights situation, he began to deal with other matters. First and foremost, it was the Eden Token and the Cowskin Snake that had appeared at a critical juncture. ¡°You¡¯re saying that you absorbed the hidden Red Dragon aura in this token, and that¡¯s why you transformed?¡± If the Cowskin snake really was the Bronze Dragon, the Time Guardian from legends, then was the Giant Dragon that the Ice Spirit Jade Rabbit saw earlier actually this guy? Bai Qi looked doubtingly at the Cowskin Snake that had grown limbs in front of him, but no matter what, he couldn¡¯t connect it with the previous Bronze Giant Dragon. ¡°It doesn¡¯t make sense. I can¡¯t imagine it.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, giving up on the idea of linking the Cowskin Snake to the Time Guardian. Nevertheless, he did acknowledge the Bronze Dragon¡¯s bloodline in the Cowskin Snake. After all, other than the Bronze Dragon¡¯s Time Breath, there was no other way to complete Alpha¡¯s recovery and evolution process in an instant while also temporarily borrowing Alpha¡¯s future power. Based on this, the fact that they survived was due to the great contribution of the Cowskin Snake! ¡°Yep, from now on, Gamma and the others should not think about stewing snakes all day.¡± Bai Qi stroked his chin and made a decision. He dared to eat snakes, but four-legged snakes were another matter. ¡°I won¡¯t be stewed?¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s murmur, the Cowskin Snake¡¯s eyes lit up. However, it quickly thought of something and speedily retreated back into the Time Secret Realm. Although its memory of the event was somewhat blurred, it vaguely remembered something. It seemed to have exhausted all the energy stored in the Time Secret Realm! ¡°This guy, when he comes back, I must interrogate him thoroughly.¡± Seeing that the Cowskin Snake once again entered and exited the Time Secret Realm without his control, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh. He didn¡¯t stop it but let Nicholas bring out the giant stone they had found in the Black Dragon Nest. This giant stone was square in shape and showed an earthy yellow color. Bai Qi didn¡¯t even need to get close to feel a strong earth attribute energy emanating from it. Although the Black Dragon was of the Dragon Race, due to the characteristics of being the Earth Guardian, it had a strong affinity for earth attribute energy. Living in an environment full of earth attribute energy was highly beneficial for their growth. ¡°So, is this giant stone used as an egg incubator by the Black Dragon Tribe?¡± Bai Qi scratched his head. First, he had smashed all the dragon eggs, then killed a dragon man who had voluntarily awakened Bond Curse mark and had fully transformed into a dragon man. Now, he had even taken away their egg incubator. He¡¯d completely made mortal enemies of the Black Dragon Tribe~ Bai Qi sighed in resignation. Had he known this earlier, he should have left Christine behind. Maybe he could have shifted the blame onto the Death Round Table. What a pity. At this moment, Jie Ta, who was the first to recover, suddenly broke open the eggshell, ran out of the Beast Control Space into the secret realm bypassing it, and laid directly on the giant stone. Snore snore~ (This bed is so comfortable, I like it~) ¡°Jie Ta?¡± Bai Qi looked stunned as the situation unfolded, he couldn¡¯t help but pat Jie Ta¡¯s head, saying, ¡°You have water and fire elements. Is earth element also useful to you?¡± Snore snore? (Useful? I don¡¯t know, I just feel it¡¯s very comfortable to sleep on it.) Saying this, Jie Ta flipped over on the giant stone and really fell asleep just like that. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s say we brought back a bed for Jie Ta.¡± Bai Qi laughed. He had already checked it with the Material Atlas. It was just a crystalline body of earth attribute energy. It couldn¡¯t even acquire any skills, so there was no need to give it to anyone in a hurry. ¡°But Bai Qi, what should we do next?¡± Nicholas looked at Bai Qi and asked solemnly. The battle with Christine made him understand more deeply how terrifying Alpha, the Semi-Dragon Black Dragon, was. If that day they had encountered Alpha instead of Christine, they unquestionably would have been annihilated. Now, their identity was almost completely exposed. If nothing unexpected happened, their travels within the tribe will be fraught with difficulties. It was necessary to think of a strategy in advance. ¡°What should we do?¡± Bai Qi touched his chin, looked at the Black and White, and asked, ¡°Black and White, how far are we from the previous Underworld?¡± ¡°There is hardly any vertical change, horizontally it should be about five hundred kilometers. You guys came back too urgently, I didn¡¯t collect enough energy. This is already the limit.¡± Black and White said. ¡°Five hundred kilometers? Although it is still a bit short, considering that there may be other tribes on the surface, it should be enough.¡± Bai Qi nodded slightly. For the sake of convenience, the Black Dragon Nest must be located directly underneath the Black Dragon Tribe. Now they are far from the Black Dragon Nest, which should mean they are also quite far from the Black Dragon Tribe. ¡°But let¡¯s wait until everyone has recovered.¡± Bai Qi looked at Nicholas. Although Nicholas didn¡¯t say much, Bai Qi could see that Nicholas was severely overdrawn this time. It wouldn¡¯t be possible to recover in a short while. As for his beasts, Alfa had fully healed because of evolution, but it was not so easy for Delta and the others. Some were seriously injured, and some were overdrawn. Nevertheless, it was crucial to recuperate properly. ¡°Indeed, I will be going to the Jade Dream to speed up my recovery. I¡¯ll come out after I¡¯ve fully recovered.¡± Nicholas nodded and then dived directly into the Jade Dream. ¡°In that case, I will also go and urgently replenish the energy of the Gemini Tower to prepare for any eventualities.¡± Seeing this, Black and White also returned to the Gemini Tower and began to work busily. The vast Black and White Secret Realm was left with only Bai Qi and Alpha. Clatter clatter. (Boss, what do we do now?) Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders and said, ¡°What else can we do, recuperate + cultivate~¡± Clatter clatter (I understand.) Alpha nodded, persistently initiating basic training with the Seven Swords Dragon Knights as always. Even though they now possessed immense power, it was only through a solid foundation that they could effectively employ this power. ¡°At last, we have our first emperor creature.¡± Bai Qi let out a long breath of relief, as Alpha had now leveled up to a mid-level emperor; the growth level had reached the six-stage, four-level. The next step was to rush to raise the double level to the current highest, in preparation for the advancement to legend. ¡°One immortal realm, four transcendent sword skills, with the known methods to enhance being Skeletal Mastery and Dark Reflection.¡± Looking at Alpha, Bai Qi figured out the enhancement methods for Skeletal Mastery and Dark Reflection. ¡°Undead and Shadows, just right. After we return, we should explore the Twilight Tomb in-depth, perhaps there will be rewards.¡± Bai Qi closed his eyes, rubbing his slightly painful temples, and began to meditate. The previous battle provoked a significant shock on him as well; he needed to take time to recuperate properly. ¡­ Howl~ (Master, I am back!~) Along with a clear wolf howl, Bai Qi slowly opened his eyes only to see Beta, who had somehow managed to reach the top of the Gemini Tower, and was howling towards the sky. ¡°That foolish dog recovered so quickly from the shock.¡± Bai Qi saw the situation and smirked. If Delta had suffered the most severe physical injuries among them, excluding Alpha, the heavily drained husky trio, who had rushed to assist Alpha, undoubtedly had suffered the most substantial shock. However, looking at it now, it seemed like there shouldn¡¯t be any issues. Bai Qi diverted his attention and looked at Delta on one side, asking, ¡°Delta, how are you feeling?¡± Thump! (Master, I¡¯m fine, and it seems like my body has become stronger.) Delta squeezed his dragon claw hard, suddenly sending a sound blast that left Bai Qi dumbfounded. Was this body transformation getting stronger with each fight? Bai Qi rubbed his chin and quickly found some minor changes in Delta. Although he had upgraded to a Time Traveler, the rule of ¡°survival of the fittest¡± continued to adjust Delta¡¯s body. Was it evolving into a more perfect form? Thump! Thump! (Master, something seems off with Gamma!) As Gamma¡¯s exclaim echoed in Bai Qi¡¯s mind, he was taken aback. ¡°What happened? Did Golden Cicada Shelling not take effect?¡± Hearing this, Bai Qi was alarmed. Though Golden Cicada Shelling was successfully activated, Gamma, in order to stop Raguel, had not retained any energy, so Gamma was seriously drained. If Gamma had been left with any sequela, Bai Qi would be heartbroken. Thump! Thump! (Gamma is not sure, just can¡¯t use the Bloodsucking Aura!) ¡°Bloodsucking Aura is gone?¡± Bai Qi was startled, immediately placed his hand on Gamma¡¯s body, and began examining Gamma¡¯s condition. [Name]: Holy and Demon Protector (Gamma) [Nature]: Holy Light/Evil Power (Physical Mutations) [Growth Level]: Six Stage Three Level [Bloodline Level]: Mid-Level King [Racial Skills]: Holy Light: ¡­ Evil Power: ¡­ Common: Formless Body (Transcendent Level-Beginner)¡­ [Energy Value]: 482E6800W [Condition]: Evolvable ¡­ [Skill Name]: Formless Body [Skill Level]: Transcendent Level [Skill Introduction]: Form is born of the heart; I am formless. Space is born of the heart; I am spaceless. Note: Formless Body allows the user to ignore attribute differences, absorb, and convert all kinds of energy, without any effect on the body itself. ¡­ ¡°Still, it¡¯s great having Gamma around, with a note every time, otherwise I wouldn¡¯t understand a thing.¡± Withdrawing his consciousness, Bai Qi looked at the anxious Gamma and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you haven¡¯t lost the Bloodsucking Aura. It has been upgraded.¡± Thump? Thump? (Upgraded?) Gamma was a bit confused, but after checking, sure enough, he found the existence of Formless Body. Concentrating on activation, he found energy from around him gathering autonomously. After Gamma activated the Formless Body, he practically transformed into a vacuum of energy. He didn¡¯t need to concentrate on absorbing energy; it flocked towards him on its own accord. ¡°Wow, though there isn¡¯t a clear range like the aura, the effect seems even more terrifying now~¡± Chapter 535 - Chapter 535: Chapter 530: Wolf Packs Revenge Chapter 535: Chapter 530: Wolf Pack¡¯s Revenge Watching Gamma, who was devouring the surrounding energy like a black hole, Bai Qi¡¯s smile on his face deepened. He glanced at Alpha, who understood immediately and threw out a swathe of Sword of Retributive Karma, flying towards Gamma. Upon seeing this, Gamma instinctively wanted to activate his Schizonepeta Body defense, but didn¡¯t expect the Sword of Retributive Karma to directly enter his body, disappearing without a trace, not even a slight fluctuation occurred. ¡°Alpha, how much power did you use just now?¡± Clack clack. (About ten percent of my power before evolution.) Looking at Gamma¡¯s current state, Alpha also became interested and condensed another sword intent, charging towards Gamma. This time, Alpha was obviously more serious. As soon as the Sword of Retributive Karma appeared, Bai Qi felt the surrounding temperature starting to rise. Having now understood the Formless Body¡¯s ability, Gamma did not switch states this time and let the Sword of Retributive Karma flood into his body. His originally jade green body suddenly became flushed, apparently affected somewhat. But quickly, these colors faded, and instead, Gamma¡¯s skin became even glossier. Clack clack. (Boss, I suspect that unless we make Gamma explode instantaneously, normal skills will be absorbed by Gamma.) Alpha withdrew his Sword of Retributive Karma and ceased testing, and Bai Qi was extremely satisfied with Gamma¡¯s new skill. ¡°But Gamma didn¡¯t absorb any materials, how did his skill suddenly upgrade, and even jumped two levels?¡± The Bloodsucking Aura was only a high-stage skill, but it directly evolved into a transcendent skill, this upgrade spanned a surprisingly large gap. Cluck cluck¡­ (Gamma doesn¡¯t know¡­) Gamma was somewhat puzzled and clearly didn¡¯t know what he had done. Bai Qi vaguely remembered the scene when Gamma was fighting Raguel previously. It seemed that Gamma had gone berserk before self-detonating and the Jade Devil and Diamond Angel seemed not to have exploded immediately after merging? ¡°Gamma, try dividing into an angel and demon clones again.¡± Cluck cluck? (Clones? Alright.) Gamma nodded and split into two large clones. With increased proficiency, the speed at which Gamma could convert energy had also increased. He no longer needed to be as cautious as before. ¡°Gamma, try merging the two clones and your main body, remember to activate the Formless Body.¡± Cluck cluck. (Gamma understands.) Gamma nodded, then carefully controlled the two clones to extend tendrils and touch his main body. The first strand of energy, no problem. The second strand, also no problem. The third strand¡­ Gradually, both the angel and demon clones returned to Gamma¡¯s main body. They did not conflict as before, but coexisted harmoniously within Gamma¡¯s body. Seeming curious about his new state, Gamma extended both hands. The Holy Light and Evil Power both flickered, and a Diamond Light Barrier and Plague Totem appeared in front of them simultaneously. ¡°Using both Holy Light and Evil Power at the same time, tsk tsk¡­¡± Looking at Gamma, who was half angel and half demon, Bai Qi nodded slightly. As long as it¡¯s formless, it definitely won¡¯t be affected, regardless of whether it¡¯s an angel or a demon. Now that Gamma is both holy and devilish, his combat power has shot up tremendously. ¡°Gamma, practice this state next. It would be best if you could freely switch between holy, devil, and holy and devil. Understand?¡± Bai Qi patted Gamma, saying. Cluck cluck! (Gamma understands!) Having mastered a new ability, Gamma obediently nodded, then ran to one side to start practicing on his own. ¡°Being able to increase his skill level on his own, it seems that we¡¯ll have to research this in the future.¡± Stroking his chin, Bai Qi had already begun thinking about the possibility of generalizing Gamma¡¯s situation. ¡°I remember that Gamma seemed to be thinking about eating when this situation occurred? Does food have such a great power?¡± ¡°It should be a strong personal desire that spurred his own evolution. The Law Emperor had once researched this and was once successful, but the effects weren¡¯t as pronounced as yours.¡± Black and White approached Bai Qi, saying. ¡°Personal desire? That¡¯s true. Gamma¡¯s strongest desire is indeed to eat. This explanation is reasonable.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi nodded slightly, then began to ponder again. Gamma¡¯s desire is to eat, then what are the desires of others¡¯ pets? ¡­ After God knows how long, a long-lost dragon¡¯s roar resounded through the Black and White Secret Realm, attracting Bai Qi¡¯s attention. ¡°Did Nicholas recover?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, then he saw a dreamlike giant dragon covered in green flames emerge from the void. The Imperial and ethereal dragon¡¯s might made both Bai Qi¡¯s body and spirit tremble unconsciously. Clack clack! (Such a formidable aura!) Upon seeing this, Alpha felt an unconscious rise in Sword Intent, his Four Swords behind him trembled continuously, as if ready to fly out and slay the dragon at any moment! Named for dragon slaying, hostility against the Dragon Race had seemingly become Alpha¡¯s natural instinct. On the other side, Nicholas noticed the aura emanating from Alpha. His green dragon eyes sidled over, and an overwhelming aura suddenly enveloped Alpha. ¡°Cough, cough¡­ Stay calm, stay calm, we¡¯re all on the same side.¡± Seeing the two transcendent creatures showing signs of losing control, Bai Qi immediately stepped between them. Alpha and Nicholas finally came to their senses. ¡°Bai Qi, I¡¯ve recovered from my injury and even become stronger than before!¡± Upon seeing Bai Qi, Nicholas¡¯s eyes lit up. He transformed into a human form, ran in front of Bai Qi, opened his right hand, and a jade whirlpool appeared in his hand. And at the other end of the jade whirlpool, was a massive wolf¡¯s head. ¡°Holy crow, Nicholas, you just opened the entrance to Jade Dreamland right in someone¡¯s face?¡± Bai Qi could not help but lick his lips, exclaiming. ¡°Hehe, I knew you would think that. I didn¡¯t open the entrance; I¡¯m just observing them from within the Jade Dreamland.¡± Saying this, Nicholas moved his mind; the view of the whirlpool sharply changed and he was instantly looking down from above the wolf. ¡°Is this, a God¡¯s perspective?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes brightened; they were so close yet didn¡¯t notice, it was practically a battlefield. ¡°So with this operation of yours, won¡¯t anyone be able to notice?¡± ¡°I call this the Jade Vision.¡± Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s question, Nicholas¡¯s first instinct was to nod, but thinking of the demi-gods he knew, he cautiously weighed his words: ¡°Ordinary Legends probably can¡¯t detect it, and as for demi-gods, it shouldn¡¯t pose any problem unless I make substantial moves or get particularly close.¡± Upon hearing this, Bai Qi understood. He glanced at the screen in Nicholas¡¯s hand, noticing something, he said, ¡°Nicholas, can you enlarge this image or lift it a little?¡± ¡°Enlarging, lifting? Of course.¡± Nicholas nodded, immediately elevating the view to present all the movements on the ground above their heads to Bai Qi and the others. ¡°This scale, a beast tide?¡± Seeing all the large, diverse ferocious beasts in the image, Nicholas was a bit puzzled. ¡°No, there should be quite a few Legends among them.¡± Bai Qi shook his head and instantly recognized a few legendary ferocious beasts recorded in the illustrative manual. ¡°Legendary ferocious beasts? That many gathered together, are they planning to invade the Federation?¡± Nicholas grew serious. Although he didn¡¯t particularly care for the Tribe or the Federation, Bai Qi was a Federation citizen. If the Federation were to be in trouble, Bai Qi probably wouldn¡¯t fare well either; he naturally couldn¡¯t tolerate this. ¡°No, looking at this direction, it seems like they¡¯re heading north.¡± Bai Qi shook his head, gesturing for Nicholas to adjust the view again and look in the direction the beasts were heading. That was an enormous black stone fortress, and on top of the tallest building, a giant statue of a black dragon spread its wings, ready to fly. ¡°Is that¡­ the Black Dragon Tribe?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyebrows raised. So many beasts heading towards the Black Dragon Tribe together, were they planning a meeting? Uh, looking at their gritted teeth, it didn¡¯t seem like it. Could it be that the Black Dragon Tribe had acted outrageously, prompting the beasts to take collective action against them? At this thought, Bai Qi immediately perked up, saying, ¡°Nicholas, can you follow them all the way?¡± ¡°I can, but I can¡¯t guarantee that we won¡¯t be discovered.¡± Nicholas hesitated a bit. Even though he had become stronger, it was just a matter of one more slap in the face when confronting the demi-god Black Dragon. If they were detected out of mere curiosity, it¡¯d be quite a disadvantage. ¡°It¡¯s okay; just watch from a distance.¡± Bai Qi shook his head. He had just smashed their dragon egg; he was certainly not stupid enough to offer himself up. He just wanted to understand the situation here. If it was a meeting, the Tribe might have significant moves soon. But if it was a fight, it would be excellent news for the Federation. ¡°I understand.¡± Nicholas nodded slightly. He then controlled the view to slowly move forward, stopping as soon as he sensed some of the Black Dragon¡¯s aura. He then retreated about a hundred kilometers, lowering the view to blend into the crowd of beasts. ¡°Becoming more and more cautious after facing a few hardships, huh?¡± Seeing Nicholas¡¯s behavior, Bai Qi nodded slightly. Having such a prudent legendary green dragon by his side, his safety coefficient was getting higher and higher. But, should he also keep a low profile? With this thought, Bai Qi immediately put on a virtual mask, replaced a familiar face, and after thinking for a moment, recalled all his pets. Although Nicholas was very confident, who knew whether there might be someone on the other side who could see them? To avoid being targeted for revenge later, it¡¯s always best to keep a low profile. At this moment, the beasts¡¯ activity halted, and the giant wolf Nicholas had first spotted took the lead to stride into the front, issuing a long wolf howl towards the Black Dragon Tribe. ¡°Black Dragon, come out and explain to us!¡± The giant wolf¡¯s voice echoed across the field, being echoed by the wolves behind it, and the vast Gobi was instantly filled with wolf howls. ¡°Explain? What is the Black Dragon Tribe up to?¡± Nicholas was a bit puzzled upon seeing this, but Bai Qi seemed to have discovered something and looked a little weird. ¡°Um, Nicholas, don¡¯t you think that wolf next to it looks familiar?¡± ¡°Familiar? Let me see.¡± Nicholas immediately adjusted the view upon hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, and after seeing the petite Ghost Wolf next to the giant wolf, he suddenly realized. ¡°Is this the Ghost Wolf that I killed before?¡± Bai Qi nodded, with a slight smile creeping up his lips he said, ¡°It seems it was right of me to smear you earlier, these wolves have come for revenge.¡±