Category: I’m Surrounded by My Own Pets!

Chapter 212: Lian Xing’s Engagement

“BOOM!!!!”

At the edge of Cloud Mist Sea, a deafening explosion ripped through the sky, shattering the landscape for millions of miles and scattering the clouds.

Seconds later, as the mist cleared, a massive chasm appeared.

The black-haired woman in the feathered crown lay amidst the ruins, a single question mark floating above her head.

She had been attacked…?

As a being above Myriad-Level Emperors, an Ancient Species who had survived since ancient times, Lotus Concubine Tai Sui couldn’t remember the last time she had been attacked first.

Even during the reigns of Star Goddess and Nether Concubine, they had always been wary of her.

Because she alone could overwhelm their entire Pet Beast lineups!

Though momentarily stunned, Lotus Concubine Tai Sui quickly recovered, her expression darkening as chaotic black smoke rose from her body.

However, before she could retaliate…

The Back-Tailed Moon-Chasing Demon Rabbit lifted her paw, still gripping Lotus Concubine Tai Sui’s ankle, and slammed her into the ground again.

“BOOM!!!”

“BOOM!!!!!”

“BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!!!!!”

Each impact was more devastating than the last, mountains and rivers turning to dust as the Ancient Moonlight Rabbit swung Lotus Concubine Tai Sui’s graceful body like a ragdoll, slamming her repeatedly against the chasm walls. Each impact deepened the chasm, the deafening sonic booms assaulting the eardrums of all nearby beings. The earth-shattering scene defied all comprehension.

Not only the Beast Taming Evolution Duel players, but even Moonwalker and the Divine Machine were stunned.

Moonwalker glanced meaningfully at the golden-haired girl with the strange expression.

To start a fight with the First Emperor at a time like this…?

But the golden-haired girl with the twin buns simply looked innocent.

And, to be fair, Lian Xing was innocent.

She had seen countless examples of disobedient Married Pet Beasts.

Like forcing their masters to have children…

But directly attacking a fellow Ancient Species, a powerful enemy… that was a bit much…

So, what now?

…

…

Meanwhile, Lotus Concubine Tai Sui, despite being repeatedly slammed against the ground, seemed relatively unharmed, her expression merely one of bewilderment.

Finally, after the tenth slam, she broke free, her body reforming from countless black lines behind the Back-Tailed Moon-Chasing Demon Rabbit.

Like Moonwalker, Lotus Concubine Tai Sui first glanced at the golden-haired girl, as if trying to understand her intentions.

But Lian Xing maintained her innocent, almost oblivious expression.

It was as if she couldn’t control her Married Pet Beast’s actions.

And those who couldn’t control their Married Pet Beasts in that aspect were usually even worse in… other aspects…

Lotus Concubine Tai Sui glanced at Lian Xing’s smooth, white thighs above her stockings, a malicious thought crossing her mind.

But she quickly turned her attention back to the white-haired rabbit woman standing behind her, her crimson eyes gleaming, a scorching breath escaping her lips.

The Ancient Moonlight Rabbit’s oppressive aura made Lotus Concubine Tai Sui frown.

This monster…

How had it been born?

How had it reached Myriad-Level under her very nose…?

The next second, the wind picked up.

As the Beast Taming Evolution Duel players and the Divine Machine watched, their scalps tingling, the Ancient Moonlight Rabbit opened her mouth.

Half of Cloud Mist Sea’s Pet Essence vanished in an instant, sucked into the Back-Tailed Moon-Chasing Demon Rabbit’s expanding lungs.

Ancient Talent, Super Absorption!!!

Bloodline Combat Skill, Howling Moon!!!

Shining Combat Skill, Sun and Moon Harmony!!!

“ROAR!!!!!”

A terrifying sonic boom obliterated everything for hundreds of billions of kilometers.

Like a scene from a disaster movie, everything vanished, including Lotus Concubine Tai Sui’s Ancient body, disintegrating into particles of Pet Essence.

Super Absorption instantly absorbed Pet Essence to full capacity, with no cooldown or side effects, essentially granting infinite full Pet Essence for battle.

Howling Moon was a classic Moonlight Rabbit Bloodline combat skill, though Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal hadn’t learned it yet.

Sun and Moon Harmony was the Ancient Rabbit’s first Shining combat skill.

It emptied all her Pet Essence, amplifying her next attack.

Sun and Moon Harmony, combined with Super Absorption, meant every one of the Ancient Moonlight Rabbit’s attacks was an ultimate move.

As the landscape vanished, so did Lotus Concubine Tai Sui.

Half of Cloud Mist Sea was nearly overturned by the shockwave.

…

…

[Star Concubine, please refrain from causing trouble before the Lunar Divine Festival.]

[We’ll meet in a month.]

Moments later, Lotus Concubine Tai Sui’s voice echoed in Lian Xing’s mind.

Her aura had vanished from Cloud Mist Sea.

Lian Xing blinked, a flicker of disappointment in her eyes.

Moonwalker saw Lian Xing withdraw her hand, which had been reaching for a Pet Beast summoning shortcut.

This woman…

Could she truly not control her Married Pet Beast?

If Lotus Concubine Tai Sui had shown even a hint of weakness, Lian Xing would have unleashed her full lineup, killing the renowned First Emperor.

This wasn’t something an ordinary Beast Tamer would even consider…

Lian Xing withdrew her hand, feigning innocence, and replied to Lotus Concubine Tai Sui’s message, “My child is misbehaving. Just playing around~~~”

Lotus Concubine Tai Sui, reforming her body, nearly had a heart attack upon seeing this reply.

She had anticipated many reactions from Lian Xing: a declaration of war, a plea for mercy, a request for peace…

But she never expected such brazenness.

***

Cloud Mist Sea border.

Lian Xing was releasing the Beast Taming Evolution Duel players from Mist Colt’s viral world, one group at a time.

However, few could stand steadily before the Ancient Moonlight Rabbit.

They had witnessed her single roar flatten the landscape.

If this were in Beast Taming Evolution Duel, it would have shattered thousands of map boundaries.

This was…

A true Ancient Species!

The “fans” who had threatened to… ravage Lian Xing were no longer so bold.

In the silence, the Divine Machine spoke, its voice filled with disbelief.

“Your rabbit repelled Lotus Concubine Tai Sui?”

“How… how are you so strong…?”

Lian Xing rolled her eyes.

I used your Beast Taming Evolution Duel server to evolve her, how do you think I got so strong?

Suddenly, Lian Xing remembered something, turning to Moonwalker.

“By the way, Mother, what’s this Lunar Divine Festival? You and the Divine Machine both know something, right?”

“That Lotus Concubine Tai Sui was clearly afraid of something. She wouldn’t have acted like that before~~~”

“…”

“…”

Moonwalker hesitated, then nodded.

“More or less…”

“Those who receive a Lunar Divine Festival invitation cannot fight each other before the festival begins.”

“Your reckless actions are one thing, but Lotus Concubine Tai Sui has many concerns. Retaliating against you directly would have… consequences.”

The Divine Machine chimed in.

“It’s said the Lunar Divine Festival is held only once every few tens of millions of years, and each time, beings surpassing even Emperors and Overlords are born. For some reason, the victors erase themselves from existence, leaving no trace of their names or pasts.”

“Oh, and those who receive invitations also get a special Beast Tamer talent. Its effect is revealed when the festival begins.”

“But this talent isn’t comparable to Triple Awakening. It can alter the very rules and systems of Beast Taming.”

Lian Xing blinked thoughtfully.

The Lunar Divine Festival?

Something even the First Emperor, Lotus Concubine Tai Sui, feared?

Lian Xing felt a sense of unease.

She had assumed the First Emperor was the strongest in the Moon Soul World, and the Eleventh Zodiac was too ethereal to affect her.

But this Lunar Divine Festival had thrown a wrench in her plans.

Undoubtedly, Lotus Concubine Tai Sui was just a messenger. Behind her were even more powerful beings, the organizers of the Lunar Divine Festival…

Who were they…?

Lian Xing looked at Moonwalker.

“Your Highness, one more question. Lotus Concubine Tai Sui mentioned… Nine-Colored…”

Moonwalker covered Lian Xing’s mouth, giving her a stern look.

Anyone could say the words, but they shouldn’t think or speculate about that being.

“Xiao Xing, open the invitation. I’ll explain later.”

“Yes, Your Highness~~~” Lian Xing replied obediently, already having a hunch.

Nine-Colored Deer…

Was it a being like the Eleventh Zodiac?

It seemed the Lunar Divine Festival was the only way to encounter such beings…

Lian Xing opened the invitation.

A faint golden light entered her mind, and the invitation vanished.

[Beast Tamer, congratulations on becoming a sacrifice for this Lunar Divine Festival.]

[Your Pet Beast slots have been increased by one.]

[Your Married Pet Beast slots have been increased by one.]

[You have received a gift from a higher being. Its effect will be revealed when the festival begins.]

[You have gained immortality. Unless your entire Pet Beast lineup is defeated, you cannot die during the Lunar Divine Festival.]

[Your right to lose is revoked. Any defeat will disqualify you from the Lunar Divine Festival.]

[Tip: Defeat all other sacrifices and win the Lunar Divine Festival. If victory is impossible, delay your elimination as long as possible.]

[Time until the Lunar Divine Festival begins: 35 days.]

…

…

Lian Xing was slightly surprised.

Quite a few benefits.

Though no direct combat power boost.

And the gift’s effect was still unknown.

“Well?” The Divine Machine asked, its previous hostility replaced by a concern that seemed even greater than Moonwalker’s.

Lian Xing rolled her eyes.

“None of your business. Send me all information on Tai Yin within three days, or I’ll take over your server~~~”

“Wait, I change my mind!!”

“Hmm?” Lian Xing glared at the Divine Machine.

The Divine Machine floated closer to Lian Xing’s feet, nuzzling against them.

“Star Concubine, I’ll give you partial control of the server. Please protect me!”

“That Sharp Edge Seven King Mother keeps chasing me! I can’t even show my face in the Moon Soul World! Teach her a lesson, and I’ll be your loyal servant!!”

The thought of Lian Xing punishing Sharp Edge Seven King Mother, just like she had Lotus Concubine Tai Sui, made the Divine Machine tremble with excitement.

“Get lost!!!”

Lian Xing kicked the shameless Divine Machine several meters away.

Then, she turned to meet Moonwalker’s tender gaze.

This incident was over.

It was time to go home and get married…

Before the Lunar Divine Festival, she should produce some offspring…

Chapter 211: Lian Xing to be “Enjoyed” by Billions of “Haters”!?

Fear was a rare emotion for Beast Taming Evolution Duel players. It wasn’t a horror game. The only fear was choosing the wrong evolution path. But now, as Moonwalker and Lian Xing appeared, every player held their breath, especially the girl with the suggestive Mickey Mouse buns and starry eyes.

Though her appearance was… much, an overwhelming aura radiated from her. They felt an incomprehensible pressure, a suffocating despair. This wasn’t the power level they should be facing at the fourth anniversary…

As the pale-faced players watched, the starry-eyed girl in white stockings approached, her familiar, suggestive appearance reminding many of the streamer, Lian Xing. That streamer also had the signature twin buns and white stockings, prioritizing a ridiculous appearance over her looks, boasting about her “strongest Ancient Species.” But Lian Xing had many fans, drawn by her Moonlight Rabbit, the first publicly known Myriad-Level Pet Beast in the game. Her dramatic death after evolving the Ancient Species had only boosted her fame.

“Lian… Lian Xing!?”

“She looks just like her… Could it be…?”

“Probably. Who else would wear Mickey Mouse buns in public?”

“The map marker says Lian Xing, with a ‘Star Concubine’ prefix. What’s that?”

The players murmured as Lian Xing approached. Thanks to Unbreakable Heaven’s Ring, she recognized many familiar faces: friends, guildmates, rivals, even pro players. The Divine Machine had revealed everything, opening a path between the game and the Moon Soul World. It seemed Snow Flower and Golden Leaf’s rampage had forced its hand.

As Lian Xing smirked, the Divine Machine reacted.

“Whoosh—!!!” A flash of light. The Divine Machine emerged, a thumb-sized chip containing trillions of Pet Essence particles. Ignoring Lian Xing, it nervously addressed Moonwalker.

“Guardian Moonwalker, I mean no harm. These are Beast Tamers from the Bubble Pet Beast World, mistakenly brought here. They’ll leave soon. A new Fallen Emperor has appeared, attached to Snow Flower.” The Divine Machine’s fear was evident. Though a high-ranking Legend, it wasn’t a combat type. Even First Quarter could crush it, let alone the Guardians. Its appearance was a surrender.

But Moonwalker, instead, looked at Lian Xing, who seemed interested in the refugees. The Divine Machine, noticing this, looked at the girl with the Mickey Mouse buns. Then, Lian Xing’s words nearly stopped its Life Crystal.

“Divine Machine, how will you handle these players…?”

“Those who lost their Ancient and Shining Species… you won’t just compensate them with Black skills, will you? Judging by your aura… am I right? You’re even stingier than I thought~~~”

Lian Xing’s words stunned the Divine Machine and the players. They had assumed their new identities were arranged. But she had exposed them!

“…”

“…”

“Who are you?” The Divine Machine’s voice was serious, searching its database for this girl, but found nothing. A newcomer… Moonwalker’s new favorite?

Lian Xing ignored it, approaching the players with a smile.

“Ladies, what anniversary is it?”

“F-Fourth…” a player stammered.

“Good. The time flow matches~~~”

“I’m Lian Xing, a player who transmigrated a year early.”

“…”

“…”

“!!!!” The players erupted. Lian Xing… it was really her!? How had she transmigrated early!? Then, her former fans’ voices rose.

“Lian Xing, show us that move! The one where you roll around and don’t get dirty!”

“Lian Xing, will you keep your promise about letting your fans… enjoy you if your Ancient Species evolution failed!?”

“Lian Xing, I’m your fan, can you… do me?”

A red “X” appeared on Lian Xing’s forehead. These “fans” had insulted her online, and now they were brazen in person!? She almost exploded, wanting to “discipline” them all. As an Emperor-Tier Beast Tamer, she wasn’t afraid. But the pure and kind Lian Xing wouldn’t do such a thing. Calming herself, she smiled.

“Ladies, two choices.”

“One, stay under this thing’s server, but I can’t guarantee it won’t lie again.”

“Two, join me. I’ll provide skills, data, a portal to Earth, and more players. I just dislike this thing and won’t let it manipulate us~~~”

“…”

“…”

“Ridiculous! You want to steal my players? I’m a high-ranking Legend! What are you!?” The Divine Machine scoffed, glancing at Moonwalker. Seeing no reaction, it relaxed.

But then, Lian Xing glanced at it, and time seemed to freeze. The Divine Machine’s parts seized up.

Was she attacking? About to attack? Should it dodge? A mere Beast Tamer, even if strong, couldn’t surpass Heavenly Maiden… It generated countless countermeasures, but before absolute power, its will was fragile.

“BOOM!!!”

A white light descended. A rabbit woman with a giant tail slammed the Divine Machine into the ground. Shockwaves rippled, vaporizing Pet Essence. The Ancient Moonlight Rabbit looked up, her eyes crimson.

“An Ancient Species!!!!” The Divine Machine shrieked. Pinned down, it couldn’t resist. The players were silent, their Pet Beasts retreating. The terrifying pressure was like what they had felt facing Storm for the first time.

Lian Xing placed a white-stockinged foot on the Divine Machine, grinding it into the ground.

“Divine Machine, I don’t want to kill you. I’m grateful. Without you, I wouldn’t be here. So, a chance: find Tai Yin’s location, become a part for my Mechanical species, or give me control of the server. Do any, and I’ll spare you~~~”

“…”

“…”

“Never! I’d rather die!!!” The Divine Machine’s gears reddened with shame and anger.

As it struggled, Moonwalker spoke.

“Divine Machine, don’t resist. She just killed Drought with two Pet Beasts. You have no chance…”

“Ridiculous! Drought can’t die! Seven King Mother wouldn’t allow—”

The Divine Machine stopped mid-sentence. Drought’s red arrow was gone from the map. And… blue, red, gold, and white markers had converged here. A player had been right. Blue for Guardian, gold for Shining, red for Fallen, white for Ancient! The Divine Machine felt a chill. Was this woman insane!? She had all three special evolutions! This wasn’t a collectible card game! This would destabilize her entire lineup!

Then, it noticed something on the map: a rapidly blinking white dot approaching from Cloud Mist Sea, moving several times faster than Storm.

“It’s coming!!!” it shrieked. “Release me! I have to send the players back! My hard work can’t be wasted!!!”

Even without the warning, Lian Xing and Moonwalker sensed the approaching aura, its pressure threatening to crush everything in its path, vaporizing the clouds.

This was…

The Ancient Emperor, Lotus Concubine Tai Sui!

But Lian Xing, still staring at the Divine Machine, asked, “Choose, Divine Machine. Which option?”

“Are you crazy!? That thing is coming for your Ancient Species! Don’t drag me down with you!”

“Choose first.”

“Release me first!!!”

“Choose…”

“Release…”

“Choose…”

The Divine Machine was about to break down. Glancing at the confused players, it finally relented. “One! I’ll give you Tai Yin’s location!”

“Good~~~” Lian Xing smiled, removing her foot. Pet Beasts didn’t lie.

As a black pressure enveloped the sky, Lian Xing had Mist Colt expand her viral world, absorbing all the players. She didn’t know why the Ancient Emperor had arrived now, but it didn’t matter. They would fight eventually. She had kept the players here, not sent them back to Earth, to witness this battle, to prove her overwhelming power. She wanted to use Beast Taming Evolution Duel’s functions and evolution simulations to reach the Eleventh Zodiac’s level.

Finally, a shadowy figure with a chaotic aura descended.

“…”

“…”

“BOOM!!!!!”

The earth shattered, shockwaves obliterating everything for thousands of miles. The players within Mist Colt’s viral world held their breath, watching cautiously.

Under the watchful eyes of Moonwalker, the Divine Machine, Lian Xing, and the Ancient Moonlight Rabbit, a black-haired woman in a feathered crown emerged, her body wreathed in black flames, her aura as terrifying as an ancient emperor.

The First Emperor, Lotus Concubine Tai Sui…

The ultimate Pet Beast that even Star Goddess’s full lineup couldn’t defeat.

The Moon Soul World’s original Ancient Species!

Lotus Concubine Tai Sui approached, her greedy gaze fixed on the pure white Ancient Moonlight Rabbit.

The Ancient Rabbit’s crimson eyes narrowed.

Just as the tension reached its peak, Moonwalker exhaled a cloud of mist, asking sternly, “Lotus Concubine Tai Sui, you’ve trespassed into Cloud Mist Sea, crossing through Inverse Time’s territory. Do you intend to make enemies of all the Guardians?”

“…”

“…”

“Of course not. How could a humble commoner like me defy the Six Guardians under Lord Nine-Colored Deer?”

“I’m merely delivering invitations on their behalf~~~” Lotus Concubine Tai Sui said sarcastically, walking towards the Ancient Moonlight Rabbit.

Then, restraining her greed, she bypassed the rabbit and stood before the golden-haired, starry-eyed girl.

Lian Xing, much shorter than the First Emperor, blinked innocently.

Though Lotus Concubine Tai Sui had a bad reputation, she was undeniably beautiful~~~

Lian Xing took the golden invitation offered by the expressionless woman, three shimmering characters catching her eye.

[Lunar Divine Festival]

Moonwalker and the Divine Machine’s pupils constricted sharply.

What the hell!?

How!?

The Lunar Divine Festival… at this time…?

“…”

“…”

“Alright, invitation delivered. I won’t overstay my welcome. See you in a month~~~~”

“Star Concubine, as the only Myriad-Level Ancient Species Beast Tamer, I have high expectations for you—” Lotus Concubine Tai Sui turned with a mocking smile.

As she left, the players within Mist Colt’s viral world breathed a sigh of relief.

How terrifying! What level was that!?

Far stronger than any boss in Beast Taming Evolution Duel!

As Lotus Concubine Tai Sui departed, Lian Xing turned to Moonwalker and the Divine Machine, who clearly knew something.

Lunar Divine Festival… what did it mean?

Then…

Something unexpected happened.

Lotus Concubine Tai Sui, having retreated a short distance, began to float into the air, seemingly preparing to depart for her next destination.

But then she stopped abruptly, turning around with a look of disbelief.

The Ancient Moonlight Rabbit stood behind her, a fluffy paw gripping her ankle.

“…”

“…”

“What are you looking at?” the Back-Tailed Moon-Chasing Demon Rabbit asked, tilting her head with annoyance.

Before Lian Xing, Moonwalker, or the Divine Machine could react, the Ancient Moonlight Rabbit slammed Lotus Concubine Tai Sui into the ground.

“BOOM!!!!!”

A deafening explosion ripped through the air, obliterating the surrounding landscape and scattering the clouds.

As the dust settled, Lotus Concubine Tai Sui lay amidst the ruins, her face covered in dirt, her expression one of utter bewilderment.

Not only Moonwalker and the Divine Machine, but even Lian Xing, the Moonlight Rabbit’s master, blinked in stunned silence.

A married pet beast’s actions…have nothing to do with its master…!!!

Chapter 210: Lian Xing, Transmigrated a Year Early?

—Cloud Mist Sea, Border—

A giant white deer in a cloud-like wedding dress galloped across the sky, her passage leaving trails of mist that thickened the fog of Cloud Mist Sea.

Silver Dragon and the others had to take a Cold Moon Palace tourist airship back to Cloud Mist Sea.

Lian Xing, however, was riding with Moonwalker back to the palace for… business.

Perched on the giant deer’s back, Lian Xing felt a strange sense of unease.

She suspected the very landscape of Cloud Mist Sea was a result of Moonwalker’s daily gallops and exhaust fumes.

But, seriously, this speed was absurd…

Even with Unbreakable Heaven’s Ring’s gene modification, Lian Xing couldn’t see the surroundings clearly, everything reduced to white streaks and blurs.

This was a Guardian’s speed…

Far beyond Mist Colt’s current capabilities.

“By the way, Mother, do you see any new possibilities for Mist Colt’s Monarch-Tier evolution?”

“She’s been stuck at Royal-Tier for too long. Though she’s met the requirements for some basic Monarch forms, they seem too… simple. I don’t want to settle…”

The white deer in the wedding dress paused, then shook her head with amusement.

Moonwalker recalled Lian Xing’s confident declaration.

She had said that if she tried to freeload again, Moonwalker would shatter her bones.

And now, knowing she couldn’t escape, she was shamelessly asking for help…

“There are possibilities, of course. But isn’t it good to suppress her evolution?”

“Let her experience more paths and possibilities. She might even surpass some of the lower-ranked Legends soon.”

“Or you could defeat those Legends yourself, lowering their rankings.”

“Of course, with her current rarity, she’s not quite Legend-level yet…”

“…”

“…”

“Transcend… Legends…?” Lian Xing blinked in disbelief.

Could Legends be replaced?

Right…

It was possible!

Since the Eleventh Zodiac had vanished from the list of Legends, a new Pet Beast must have become the 72nd Legend.

Lian Xing’s eyes widened in realization.

Yes, Mist Colt’s rank evolution could wait. The priority was to increase her rarity, to make one of her abilities comparable to a Legend’s!

Otherwise, even if a low-ranked Legend was removed, Mist Colt wouldn’t necessarily take its place.

Having offered her advice, Moonwalker, according to their agreement, should now be shattering Lian Xing’s bones.

But Lian Xing had clearly given up, adopting a carefree, almost invitingly submissive attitude.

So, Moonwalker would fulfill their agreement upon returning to the palace.

Lian Xing hadn’t considered capturing Little Moonwalker, not only because her three main combat slots were full, but also because of her… relationship with Moonwalker.

If she were to capture one, it would be Moonwalker herself, right?

As for Little Moonwalker, she could be their daughter…

Moonwalker felt the same.

She had initially intended to find a daughter-in-law, but she had ended up remarrying.

Well, remarrying was fine. Little Moonwalker could be left to Lian Xing’s descendants, as long as the family tree didn’t get too messy…

Under Lian Xing’s nervous yet slightly expectant gaze, Moonwalker suddenly bypassed her palace, continuing in another direction without slowing down.

Lian Xing blinked in confusion.

“Huh? Your Highness, aren’t we going back to the palace?”

“…”

“…”

“Oh, sorry, I forgot to tell you.”

“Remember that phone call I received?”

“We detected countless unknown Emperor auras at the edge of Cloud Mist Sea.”

“I suspect a Bubble Pet Beast World has been shattered, its inhabitants flooding in.”

“Fortunately, none are Myriad-Level, and they haven’t left that area yet. We need to investigate immediately!!”

“Cough, cough, cough—!!!” Lian Xing coughed, her face flushing crimson.

Not only from the embarrassment of her dashed expectations, but also from a sudden, incredible thought.

Just seconds before Moonwalker received the call, Snow Flower and Golden Leaf had automatically returned to her Pet Beast space.

Lian Xing suspected the Divine Machine had forcibly shut down its server.

Though it was a shame she couldn’t completely destroy Beast Taming Evolution Duel, this should at least annoy the Divine Machine.

Now, hearing Moonwalker’s words, Lian Xing had a hunch.

That Bubble Pet Beast World… probably…

Uh…

***

Cloud Mist Sea border, a hidden mountainous region.

The Divine Machine had established Beast Taming Evolution Duel’s node here not only because Cloud Mist Sea was the largest territory in the Moon Soul World, but also because of the abundance of Bubble Pet Beast Worlds in this area.

It was like Lian Xing’s starting newbie village.

Once the time was right, after the tenth-anniversary event, the Divine Machine would send all players to a nearby Bubble Pet Beast World, letting them start their journey from a newbie village.

However, something unexpected had occurred: someone had maliciously sent a Fallen Species into the game.

This had forced the Divine Machine to prematurely shut down the server during the fourth-anniversary event, sending all registered players to Cloud Mist Sea in the Moon Soul World.

As for Earth…

It wasn’t a Bubble Pet Beast World subordinate to the Moon Soul World.

It was a distant, abandoned world where Pet Essence had long since dissipated.

There were many such abandoned worlds. Some, having lost their Pet Essence, had seen their human populations dwindle and die out due to infertility.

But Earth had been fortunate. They had developed a potion that allowed young women to conceive through the exchange of… fluids.

This was why the Divine Machine had chosen Earth’s humans as players.

But…

Now, the Divine Machine was losing control.

“Where’s my Ancient Species!? Where did it go!?”

“Why has my Shining Species regressed? Why are all the other Pet Beasts fine, but not my Shining Species!?”

“My Legend is gone too…”

“Thank god, at least I can still summon my Legend!!!”

“Is this a dream? I was just taking a test… I quit this game six months ago!!”

“Weren’t we just attacked by a Fallen Species? Is this a special fourth-anniversary event?”

“Even for a special event, shouldn’t it wait until the tournament ends…?”

Billions of Beast Taming Evolution Duel players gathered, discussing the situation in panicked whispers. Some summoned their Pet Beasts for testing, creating chaos.

Those who could evolve Shining and Ancient Species were mostly hardcore gamers. More than the strangeness of the event, they were concerned about their Pet Beasts’ regression.

Hidden among the players, the Divine Machine sighed.

After a moment of silence, it transmitted a message to all players.

[Players, listen carefully.]

[I’ll only say this once.]

[I am the administrator of Beast Taming Evolution Duel, and also the second-ranked Legend, Divine Machine.]

[This isn’t a bug. Beast Taming Evolution Duel’s server has been invaded. Not a hacking incident, but someone in my world maliciously sent a Fallen Emperor into my server.]

[This isn’t an event. Some of you were playing in non-VR mode, others were studying, shopping, watching movies, even… mating, when you were transported here. You’ll realize this if you talk to each other. Even gods couldn’t do this.]

[Beast Taming Evolution Duel isn’t just a game. It’s a real world. I planned to reveal this on the tenth anniversary, gradually allowing you to summon your Pet Beasts in reality on Earth. But this attack forced my hand.]

[For those who lost their Shining, Ancient, or Legend species, I’ll compensate you with other evolution data and a Black combat skill. Your evolutions were artificial, not meeting even 1% of the requirements for true special evolution paths. I forcibly triggered them.]

[I won’t stop those who want to return to Earth. But if you stay, you’ll gain a thousand-year lifespan and real Pet Beasts, capable of flight, teleportation, moving mountains, and parting seas. You can even… experience the real thing with your Married Pet Beasts—]

[If you want to visit your families on Earth, I’ll set up a portal and lift Earth’s Pet Beast restrictions, allowing others to join. But don’t cause trouble there. If you abuse your power, I’ll send enforcers to deal with you…]

The Divine Machine had prepared this speech long ago.

But it was now delivered six years early.

Silence fell over the players.

Seconds later, many looked excited.

Though some were worried or skeptical, 80% of the players were ecstatic, especially the top Emperor-Tier Beast Tamers.

They couldn’t wait to summon their Emperor Pet Beasts and show off their power to the natives.

Since Beast Taming Evolution Duel had an 18+ mode, many players had treated it as an erotic game, their Pet Beasts as waifus, finding a second life within it.

And now, they had actually transmigrated!

A thousand-year lifespan, superpowers, and real Pet Beasts as companions—it was every fan’s ultimate dream!

Suddenly, a player raised her hand.

“Admin, what are those special markers on the virtual map?”

[Oh right, I must warn you. Avoid those marked locations.]

[The Four Great Calamities, four Fallen Emperors: Storm, Flood, Drought, and Volcano, marked by red arrows.]

[The Shining Bipoles, two Shining Emperors, marked by golden spheres.]

[The Six Guardians, high-ranking Legends, each controlling a territory, marked by blue raindrops. We are currently in the Third Guardian Moonwalker’s territory.]

[The First Emperor, a Myriad-Level Ancient Species, marked by a white leaf. Its aura fluctuates, often disappearing from the map.]

[These are the strongest beings in our world. You’re no match for them.]

As the Divine Machine explained, many players studied the map.

But the Divine Machine noticed their strange expressions.

Before it could ask, a player spoke up.

“Admin, what does it mean when all four colors—white, red, blue, and gold—converge at a single point?”

[Impossible!]

“Well, they are…”

“And it seems… they’re about to overlap with our coordinates?”

“Star Concubine, Lian Xing…? Hey, isn’t that the one with the twin buns?”

“Wait, wasn’t Lian Xing dead?”

As the players murmured, the Divine Machine realized something was wrong.

But before it could check the map, a terrifying aura descended from the sky.

“BOOM!!!!!”

A shockwave erupted, the ground beneath them crushed into a giant deer hoof print.

As the Divine Machine sensed the terrifying aura and the players watched, their faces pale, a deer woman in a white wedding dress, surrounded by swirling clouds, emerged from the crater.

Behind her was a white-stockinged girl with golden Mickey Mouse buns and starry eyes.

The moment they sensed the newcomer’s aura, the Emperor-Tier Pet Beasts within the Emperor-Tier Beast Tamers trembled in fear.

The players, for the first time, understood the meaning of true power, their faces draining of color, their excitement vanishing.

Unlike the cold, unfeeling data in the game…

Facing an insurmountable, despair-inducing presence, they were truly terrified.

This was…

A hellish start!

Chapter 209: The Mass Transmigration Incident of Beast Taming Evolution Duel Players

—Moon Soul World—

Suddenly, Sharp Edge Seven King Mother on Sharp Edge Mountain sensed something, her gaze shifting towards the distance.

Seconds later, her silver eyebrows furrowed, her eyes dimming slightly.

At the same time, the remaining three of the Four Great Calamities—Storm, Volcano, and Flood—all looked towards a distant point.

And on the virtual map accessible to all beings…

A red arrow, marking a Calamity, began to fade from the Cold Moon Palace region.

It was replaced by…

A mixed white, gold, and red light spot.

[Star Concubine · Lian Xing]

From this moment on, Lian Xing, along with the six Guardians, the Four Great Calamities, and the Shining Bipoles, was marked on the virtual map.

This meant her every action would have a significant impact on the Moon Soul World’s landscape and power structure.

Meanwhile, in Cold Moon Palace…

Under everyone’s gaze, Drought’s Life Crystal turned to smoke and vanished.

The era of the Four Great Calamities had ended.

Only three remained.

Then, three Black combat skills and one Shining combat skill dropped.

Lian Xing examined them briefly. The three Black combat skills were for Biological species, not suitable for her lineup. But the Shining combat skill was universal.

[Shining Combat Skill · Mountain Haze]

[Mountain Haze: Automatically forms armor from aura, suitable for large Pet Beasts.]

[Greatly increases defense in Mountain Haze armor state, raising defense cap to 500 (from 50), randomly generating 10 five-stage defensive Arcane Arts from Biological species.]

[Negates stiffness, knockback, stun, bleeding, dismemberment, and other negative effects.]

[Doubles Pet Essence consumption in Mountain Haze form.]

Lian Xing was slightly surprised.

Had Drought not used this combat skill in the end…?

No, not just the Shining combat skill, but also her Bloodline and Black combat skills!

It was like being called away for dinner mid-game and quickly forfeiting…

Was she… in a hurry to reincarnate…?

Though Lian Xing couldn’t understand Drought’s actions, it was clear she had held back in their final battle.

After a moment of silence, Lian Xing equipped the Shining combat skill on the Fallen Golden Leaf, Nether Leaf Dark King’s Court.

Now, all three of her special evolution Pet Beasts possessed Shining combat skills.

Lian Xing was now powerful enough to dominate the entire Moon Soul World.

[Ancient Species—Back-Tailed Moon-Chasing Demon Rabbit]

[Emperor-Tier—Fallen Species—Nether Leaf Dark King’s Court]

[Monarch-Tier—Shining Species—Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal]

[Monarch-Tier—Weapon Species—Neverending Tower]

[Monarch-Tier—Elemental Species—Ice Attendant Snow Youluo]

[Royal-Tier—Viral Species—Cloud and Dream’s Promise]

[Commander-Tier—Elemental Species—Celestial Bride’s Starry Sea]

Having become an Emperor-Tier Beast Tamer, Lian Xing now had eight contract slots.

Excluding the bugged Ancient Rabbit, she could contract one more Pet Beast.

She had two options: first, to find her past life’s Legend, the unique, rule-type Weapon Species, Death Sentence.

Death Sentence, despite having no combat abilities, was ranked similarly to Calamity Sun.

Its initial ability was to kill a Pet Beast in its own lineup, permanently removing one of its evolution requirements…

Of course, she couldn’t just kill her Ancient, Shining, or Fallen Species. But Mist Colt and Star Sand were expendable; their levels were low, and their revival cooldowns were short. Killing them a few times would trigger their evolutions.

However, Lian Xing didn’t know Death Sentence’s current location.

Her second option was Tai Yin, the enigmatic, immortal Legend ranked first among the seventy-two Legends.

Tai Yin could grant a Beast Tamer immortality.

Only the First Emperor had supposedly seen it.

This information was readily available online in the Moon Soul World.

But Tai Yin hadn’t been seen in a long time…

To find Tai Yin, she would likely have to confront the First Emperor, Lotus Concubine Tai Sui.

“Whoosh—!!!”

As Lian Xing pondered, three figures landed behind her.

Moonwalker, the Third Guardian, a deer woman in a white wedding dress, surrounded by swirling clouds.

Cold Moon, the Fourth Guardian, a blue-haired woman in an icy blue evening gown.

And Inverse Time, the Second Guardian, a purple-haired woman in a long court dress, a clock face in her eyes.

Lian Xing turned around with a smile, sensing their powerful auras.

She had witnessed the strength of a Myriad-Level Ancient Species, the terrifying aura of a molted Fallen Species, and the dazzling brilliance of a Shining Species’ eruption, but she had yet to face a high-ranking Guardian.

However, she had heard from Moonwalker that in Star Goddess’s lineup, Seven King Mother was first, Inverse Time second, the Ancient Species third, and Drought only fourth.

She was quite interested in the Guardians’ strength…

And the fact that all three were mature, attractive women made her even more excited, though they seemed to harbor no hostility towards her.

Cold Moon frowned, asking, “Lian Xing, you have a Fallen Species in your lineup. Have you noticed any conflicts?”

“For example, has your Shining Rabbit’s aura weakened…?”

Lian Xing blinked in surprise.

Cold Moon had hit the mark.

After Golden Leaf’s Fallen evolution, the Shining Rabbit’s Triple Awakening had become unstable, as if it might vanish at any moment.

The Eleventh Zodiac’s residual aura had also weakened.

“Lian Xing, be careful. Your Shining Moonlight Rabbit might regress during battle.”

“After Drought fell, Sharp Edge Seven King Mother’s Triple Awakening was instantly shattered.”

“Oh…” Lian Xing replied indifferently.

Seeing her casual attitude, Inverse Time and Cold Moon were taken aback.

Did she not believe them?

Lian Xing waved her hand dismissively.

“If Triple Awakening vanishes, I’ll just evolve the Shining Moonlight Rabbit to Emperor-Tier to compensate.”

“I never intended to rely on external power. Triple Awakening isn’t mine to begin with. If it’s gone, it’s gone~~~”

“…”

“…”

Silence fell.

Inverse Time and Cold Moon exchanged shocked glances.

Since Lian Xing’s arrival, many had considered her a replacement for Star Goddess. After all, her appearance and style were more fitting than Heavenly Maiden’s.

Though her twin buns were a bit… frivolous…

Star Goddess wouldn’t have such a silly hairstyle.

However, in this moment—

Lian Xing’s casual words deeply moved Inverse Time.

Could Star Goddess, if she were alive, speak so casually?

Could she so easily abandon the immense power of Triple Awakening?

Probably not…

Lian Xing’s unintentional display of aptitude as a Beast Tamer was perhaps even more dazzling and impressive than Star Goddess’s.

Even with her complex emotions, Inverse Time had to acknowledge Lian Xing’s brilliance.

Glancing at the equally stunned Cold Moon and the beaming Moonwalker, Inverse Time sighed and turned to leave.

Cold Moon was likely comparing Lian Xing to her former master, Ice Queen…

Seconds later, Inverse Time vanished.

Cold Moon, snapping out of her daze, shook her head silently, then left with the perpetually dazed Heavenly Maiden.

The battlefield became quiet.

As Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal controlled the falling Cold Moon Palace, Lian Xing snapped her fingers, restoring the trillions of beings and their Pet Essence.

With Drought defeated and its Fallen Pet Essence dissipated, Unbreakable Heaven’s Ring effortlessly restored Cold Moon Palace to its original state, gaining a massive amount of experience.

Then, Lian Xing met Moonwalker’s tender, suggestive gaze.

After this battle, Lian Xing had fulfilled multiple Married Pet Beast agreements.

The Shining Rabbit reaching Monarch-Tier.

The Shining Rabbit’s revival, allowing a fair 1v4 “scoring.”

Herself becoming an Emperor-Tier Beast Tamer.

Now, at the pinnacle of the Pet Beast World, she could finally focus on producing heirs.

Though only seventeen, Lian Xing was curious about the forbidden fruit.

Having reached Emperor-Tier, she had nothing to fear!

She couldn’t wait to use her flawless body to “teach” her Married Pet Beasts a lesson, establishing the proper hierarchy.

However…

Just as Moonwalker was about to carry Lian Xing home, her phone rang.

“Hello!?”

“…”

“…”

Seconds later, Moonwalker’s expression turned serious.

***

Earth, Beast Taming Evolution Duel.

With Snow Flower and Golden Leaf’s rampage, the Divine Machine, hidden within the server, was on the verge of collapse.

Maps, dungeons, rewards, UI, the server itself—all data was vanishing, her four years of hard work about to be undone.

When Storm had accidentally entered the game, destroying a major city, it had taken the Divine Machine six months to repair the damage.

Now, Snow Flower and Golden Leaf’s destruction was even more devastating, nearly flattening the entire Beast Taming Evolution Duel.

“What’s happening!? Why!?”

“My players can’t defeat a Fallen Species!”

“This is only the fourth anniversary. How can they possibly defeat a Fallen Emperor? According to my calculations, they should only reach that level by the tenth anniversary!”

“Even the NPCs can’t win!!!”

“No choice. I have to activate the final measure…”

After a frantic internal monologue, the near-insane Divine Machine finally decided to go all out.

But this action was irreversible.

And it would reveal a critical bug.

The three main evolutionary paths, and some of the Legends, within Beast Taming Evolution Duel were fake!

Yes, the other Pet Beasts were real.

But Shining Species, Ancient Species, and some of the seventy-two Legends were fake.

The Divine Machine had orchestrated their evolution, making players believe they could truly evolve Ancient and Shining Species.

But in reality, they were just lines of code…

If all players’ Pet Beasts were brought into reality, the Ancient and Shining Species would regress.

And over half of the Legends wouldn’t even exist.

However, for some reason, about a year ago, a player had evolved a true Ancient Species.

The Divine Machine had immediately removed it from the game to maintain balance.

With the First Emperor in the Moon Soul World, that Ancient Species wouldn’t have caused much trouble anyway.

“No choice. I have to use the final measure—”

“Beast Taming Evolution Duel, activate!!!”

With the Divine Machine’s cry, all players, online or offline, anyone registered in the game, vanished from Earth.

Chaos erupted!

Meanwhile, in a region of Cloud Mist Sea in the Moon Soul World, players began to appear out of thin air.

As they opened their eyes, the game UI was gone, only their Pet Beast panels remaining.

99.9999% of the Beast Tamers’ lineups were unchanged. Only those with Ancient and Shining Species, and most Legend Beast Tamers, saw their lineups incomplete.

Billions of female players looked around the massive crowd in confusion.

What… the hell?

Another bug?

Why was the UI gone?

It was as if they had truly entered the game world from the holographic simulation.

Of course, most were horrified.

A bug?

Bug my ass!!!

Being dragged into a game while shopping or attending school… what kind of bug could do that?

Some had even quit the game years ago! Could they still be pulled back in?

As everyone panicked, a girl opened the few remaining maps in the system.

A large map with various markings appeared.

She clicked on the prominent mixed light spot in the Cold Moon Palace region.

[Star Concubine · Lian Xing]

[Coordinates—Cold Moon Palace]

[Cold Moon Palace: Territory of the Fourth Guardian, Cold Moon.]

The girl froze.

“Huh!?”

“Lian Xing…?”

“Isn’t that the streamer who died a year ago!?”

Chapter 208: Ancient and Shining Rabbits Join Forces, The Era of the Four Great Calamities Ends!!!

Ancient Species Moonlight Rabbit, Back-Tailed Moon-Chasing Demon Rabbit!!!

Shining Species Moonlight Rabbit, Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal!!

In this moment, within Cold Moon Palace, the despair brought by Drought, the Fallen Emperor, one of the Four Great Calamities, was instantly dispelled.

Two Moonlight Rabbits, each having reached the pinnacle of their respective evolutionary paths, stood on either side of the golden-haired, starry-eyed girl, their combined power forming an impenetrable barrier against Drought’s aura.

Everyone present—Drought, Heavenly Maiden in her semi-evasive state, even the Guardians outside Cold Moon Palace—felt the breathtaking power radiating from them.

This unprecedented spectacle was like pulling two SSRs in a single gacha pull.

But the most astonished were Lian Xing’s companions from the Bubble Pet Beast World.

From Lian Xing leaving Baiyue Province with Moon-Embracing Jade Hammer to this confrontation with the Four Great Calamities…

It had only been a year…!!!

On this day, Lian Xing, just seventeen years old, stood at the pinnacle of evolution.

“Come, Drought!!!”

“Let me witness the talent of Star Goddess from millions of years ago—”

“…”

“…”

As Lian Xing’s arrogant words echoed, the black scorpion woman’s expression hardened, a black, destructive aura erupting from her body, condensed Pet Essence swirling around her like a cannonball about to be fired.

The Ancient Moonlight Rabbit’s white hair flowed wildly behind her as she assumed a leaping stance, her expression impassive.

“BOOM!!!!!”

A deafening roar.

Drought’s body shot forward like a projectile, obliterating the landscape in her path, leaving behind a desolate wasteland of burnt Pet Essence.

Facing the approaching Drought, the Ancient Moonlight Rabbit transformed into a streak of white light.

The next second, black and white collided.

White rabbit paw met black scorpion pincer.

“BANG!!!!!”

The ground for billions of miles sank as the space between Drought and the Moonlight Rabbit shattered.

Seconds later, all Pet Essence vanished, leaving behind a vast expanse of nothingness.

But the two remained locked in combat, neither yielding an inch.

The void continued to expand, threatening to engulf everything around them. Even Heavenly Maiden’s Shining white fox, sprinting at full speed, couldn’t escape its pull.

However, with a snap of Lian Xing’s fingers, the mechanical halo above her head shimmered, teleporting Heavenly Maiden to her side.

The expanding void, upon contact with Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal’s Shining aura, vanished as if vaporized.

Heavenly Maiden hid behind Lian Xing, clutching her skirt, too afraid to even look.

Silver Dragon and Tear Heavenly Maiden on Cold Moon’s warship gritted their teeth, their expressions complex.

Thunder Fly and Jade Maiden were less affected.

After all, while Lian Xing had shown some affection towards Silver Dragon and Tear Heavenly Maiden, she treated Thunder Fly like a little sister.

And Jade Maiden was purely a tool, not even worthy of being part of the… rotation…

“Bang!!!”

“Bang, bang, bang!!!!”

At the center of the void, Drought and the Moonlight Rabbit exchanged blows, each collision between scorpion pincer and rabbit paw obliterating their surroundings.

But after just a few exchanges, Drought was drenched in sweat.

What kind of strength was this?

She felt like her entire arm was about to explode…

After dozens of futile clashes, Drought’s tail lashed out, piercing the Ancient Moonlight Rabbit’s red eye like a venomous stinger.

But in that instant…

Time and Pet Essence froze…

“Clang!”

Under the disbelieving gazes of all who watched, the tip of Drought’s scorpion tail shattered the moment it touched the Ancient Moonlight Rabbit’s eye.

As Drought stared in bewilderment, the Ancient Moonlight Rabbit slowly raised a paw.

“Don’t you understand yet?”

“We’re not on the same level…”

“Swish!!!!!”

The Back-Tailed Moon-Chasing Demon Rabbit punched again.

The black scorpion woman’s armor cracked, swirling vortexes appearing all over her body.

Even the stars and sky behind her shattered into fragments.

It was as if the single punch had transformed into countless falling raindrops.

The scattered projectiles not only pierced through Drought but also obliterated everything behind her.

[Ancient Talent · Starry Sky]

[Upon attacking, randomly splits the attack into 46-101 projectiles, each inheriting 68-142% of the original power (both minimum and maximum values increase with level).]

“BOOM!!!!!”

The sky above Cold Moon Palace and its barrier shattered.

Mountains, rivers, and clouds vanished, both high in the sky and on the ground.

Even Cold Moon’s warship was nearly capsized by the explosive shockwave.

The Guardians watched in awe.

With just this single punch…

Cracks had appeared on Drought’s Life Crystal.

“Transcendent Transformation!!!!!”

Without hesitation, Drought activated her ultimate technique, Transcendent Transformation.

A unique evolution method for Fallen Species!

Like the Ancient Species’ ancestral true form and the Shining Species’ multiple awakenings…

Fallen Species, before truly falling, had to undergo a period of transcendence.

And the more times they transcended, the greater the power boost they received after Transcendent Transformation!

“Whoosh—”

A terrifying, black, destructive aura erupted.

Drought’s revealing black outfit transformed into a full-body suit of heavy scorpion armor, covering every inch of her body, even her swirling tail now clad in menacing, metallic chains.

“Swish, swish, swish, swish—”

Before the Ancient Moonlight Rabbit could react, Drought’s tail pierced her body countless times.

However, the Ancient Moonlight Rabbit stubbornly regenerated, refusing to enter her next stage and fight Drought directly.

Drought, clad in black scorpion armor, ignored the Ancient Moonlight Rabbit, teleporting into Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal’s aura.

Her black, scorpion-like eyes stared at the golden-haired girl.

Sensing the Fallen Species’ despair-inducing aura—

Lian Xing, instead of showing fear, covered her face with her hand and asked with amusement, “Not one, but two…?”

“Fine, I’ll grant your wish.”

“In exchange, I’ll take all your combat skills—”

“…”

“…”

“Boom!!!”

Without a word, Drought lashed out with her tail again.

But the moment it reached the golden Moonlight Rabbit, it was stopped.

Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal had been in her Triple Awakening form since the beginning of the battle against the molted Drought.

Triple Shining Full Moon Star Pole Awakening. Her current Pet Essence density was vastly different from before!

Drought’s black tail was suppressed by her expanding aura.

Facing the terrifying scorpion woman, the Shining Moonlight Rabbit simply flicked her ears.

[Lunar Path 0°]

“Boom, boom!!!!!”

The next second, Drought’s body was sent flying like a ragdoll.

As the black scorpion woman flew backwards, Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal raised her hands, golden bubbles rising around her.

Then, under the disbelieving gazes of the Guardians and spectators, the entire Cold Moon Palace landscape began to rise.

Affected by Lunar Path 0°’s trajectory and gravity, the entire Cold Moon Palace, with a diameter of hundreds of billions of kilometers, began to float into the air, carrying all beings within it.

Rivers, mountains, the sky, the earth’s core—everything within the Shining Rabbit’s aura was lifted.

What… what the… what the hell…

What kind of bullshit ability was this…!?

Everyone was stunned.

Within Lunar Path 0°’s aura, Drought could barely maintain her balance, let alone stand still.

They watched helplessly as Cold Moon Palace floated into the starry sky, its mountains, rivers, lakes, nations, deserts, islands, and plains all distorted.

The Shining Moonlight Rabbit, like a god, had lifted the entire world single-handedly!

Drought, I’ll take your Fallen evolution!

“…”

“…”

“BOOM!!!”

As Lian Xing gave the command, the Ancient Moonlight Rabbit descended upon the unbalanced, breathless black scorpion woman like a missile.

Her ears twisted and deformed, her eyes turning crimson.

Fleshy rabbit ears, like boxing gloves, sprouted from her head, pulled by her white hair, lining her ears before punching outwards in unison.

[Bloodline Combat Skill · Six Ears]

[Bloodline Combat Skill · Moon Crushing]

[Shining Combat Skill · Divine Duel]

[Ancient Talent · Starry Sky]

“Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!!!!!”

Billions of punches exploded outwards.

Countless holes appeared on the black scorpion woman’s body, her indestructible armor shattering.

Thousands of rabbit paws lined the Moonlight Rabbit’s ears.

And as each one triggered Starry Sky…

The countless rabbit paws punched through the terrain of Cold Moon Palace, bombarding and shattering the planet’s core, sending Drought plummeting from the sky.

Moonwalker, Inverse Time, and Cold Moon, the three Guardians, watched Drought’s descent without intervening.

Inverse Time clenched her fists.

Finally…

After dozens of seconds of deafening explosions, the Ancient Moonlight Rabbit stopped punching, her beautiful white body floating in the air, her cold gaze fixed on Drought’s mangled Life Crystal as it fell.

Below, billions of golden crescent moons orbiting Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal began to rise, intercepting Drought’s descent.

“Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!!!!!”

A blinding, dazzling white light obliterated the surrounding space for hundreds of billions of miles.

The devastating white light bombarded Drought for several minutes before finally subsiding.

If Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal hadn’t lifted Cold Moon Palace into the sky, no one would have survived that attack.

As the blinding light and dust settled, Drought, once the embodiment of despair, lay exhausted amidst the ruins.

Her Pet Essence depleted, her body covered in wounds, her Life Crystal vaporized, her black armor turning to smoke.

Seeing the golden-haired girl approaching, the black scorpion woman smiled faintly.

It seemed she had overestimated herself…

This lineup… wasn’t afraid of the First Emperor!

But that was good…

Under everyone’s gaze, Lian Xing knelt down, gently closing Drought’s eyes.

Drought’s remaining body turned to smoke and vanished.

The era of the Four Great Calamities had ended.

Drought, defeated…

Chapter 207: Shining and Ancient, The Two Apex Moonlight Rabbits Appear!

“BOOM!!!!!”

Seconds later, a massive, black dragon tail, millions of kilometers long, like a galaxy, slammed onto Drought’s back.

A deafening roar echoed, and the Pet Essence and space above Cold Moon Palace froze.

Then, with another roar, the sky above Cold Moon Palace was torn apart by a terrifying black snow explosion, countless beings sent flying, towns and nations obliterated.

And under the golden-haired girl’s disbelieving gaze…

Drought, one of the Four Great Calamities…

Fell…

And on Lian Xing’s Pet Beast panel, Golden Leaf’s information had completely changed.

Seeing Drought fall, Lian Xing understood.

She immediately checked her Pet Beast panel.

As expected…

Golden Leaf had finally reached the pinnacle of the Pet Beast World!

[Emperor-Tier]

[Fallen Species]

[??????Nether Leaf Dark King’s Court??????]

From this moment on, Lian Xing was officially an Emperor-Tier Beast Tamer!

(The Ancient Rabbit’s bugged status didn’t count.)

And she was the first Beast Tamer in history to artificially evolve a Fallen Species!

Moreover, according to Moonwalker, as an Emperor-Tier Beast Tamer, she could now safely give birth, no longer hindered by her physical weakness~~~

Married Pet Beasts!?

She wasn’t afraid!

Four? Fine, bring it on~~~

Lian Xing straightened her back, her phantom pains and weak legs gone.

Meanwhile…

Above Cold Moon Palace…

The Fallen Golden Leaf, with a single flick of its tail, had sent Drought’s massive body plummeting, the countless parasites clinging to it facing annihilation, billions turning to dust.

A bloody, white skeleton was exposed on Drought’s mangled back.

“Roar!!!!!”

Drought roared in fury, its black aura exploding outwards.

This wasn’t just a matter of being disturbed; this was being defecated and urinated upon!

“Swish, swish, swish—”

Countless black scorpion tails, like a torrent of steel, lashed out at the black dragon tail.

But the Fallen Golden Leaf remained unfazed, the scorpion tails leaving only shallow scratches.

After all, Snow Flower was still in her One Snow Soul state, the added defense boost making Golden Leaf practically invincible.

Standing on Drought’s back, watching its futile rage, Snow Flower’s expression turned strange.

She felt… powerful.

She felt like she could defeat Drought.

What would happen if she counterattacked now?

Snow Flower tentatively flicked her tail.

[One Snow Soul · Nether Severance]

“Crack—”

In an instant, Drought’s massive body, hundreds of millions of kilometers long, was cleaved in two.

Under the disbelieving gazes of all beings in Cold Moon Palace, the massive black dragon tail, with world-shattering force, had cut through one of the Four Great Calamities!

But then, unable to resist the force of Golden Leaf’s swing, Snow Flower was dragged along, spinning uncontrollably in the air like a passenger on a rollercoaster.

No, she couldn’t fully control Golden Leaf yet…

Their relationship had gone from human walking dog to dog walking human. Snow Flower couldn’t restrain Golden Leaf’s wild movements.

The Fallen Golden Leaf, Nether Leaf Dark King’s Court, while pummeling Drought, also flattened half of Cold Moon Palace with its massive tail, sending mountains and rivers flying.

“Master, please retrieve Golden Leaf. I can’t control its destructive impulses. The damage might be… excessive…”

“…”

“…”

“Why retrieve it? Isn’t this great?”

“Let it continue its destruction~~~”

The next second, as the golden-haired girl spoke cheerfully, silence fell over her Pet Beast space.

The two Moonlight Rabbits, Calamity Sun, Star Sand, Mist Colt, and Heaven’s Ring all froze, speechless.

A single thought echoed in their minds:

This is what a Beast Tamer capable of evolving a Fallen Species is like…

Of course…

Cold Moon and Moonwalker still had some semblance of a relationship.

For Moonwalker’s sake, Lian Xing would protect Cold Moon Palace, at least partially.

So, go wreak havoc elsewhere—

With this in mind, she snapped her fingers at Snow Flower and Golden Leaf in the sky.

“Snap!”

The two figures vanished, teleported to some unknown corner of the world.

…

…

Meanwhile—

Earth, Beast Taming Evolution Duel.

In a major city hosting millions of participants, the fourth annual league tournament was underway.

Millions of players were competing, billions watching the live broadcast.

However, at that very moment—

“BOOM!!!!!”

A deafening roar.

A terrifying black dragon tail descended like a destructive galaxy, crushing the entire city and millions of players.

Even the champion seeds in the VIP spectator seats were instantly annihilated, their Pet Beast lineups offering no resistance.

Under everyone’s gaze, the snow woman with the dragon horns and massive tail stood up, looking around in confusion.

Where had her master sent her…?

What were these virtual UI interfaces?

Was she inside a Mechanical species?

The next second, as Earth’s Beast Taming players watched in shock and bewilderment, the snow woman in the shroud simply glanced at the live broadcast, and the stream was cut off by the chaotic Fallen aura.

A chilling silence descended.

The Divine Machine’s furious shriek echoed from the server.

“Who!? Who did this!? Whose Fallen Species is this!!!!”

“Whoever you are, I won’t let you get away with this!!!”

“…”

“…”

Past life, Beast Taming Evolution Duel(Pet Beast Evolution Battle)

The first chapter of this book.

Lian Xing, upon evolving her Ancient Species, had been mysteriously rewarded with transmigration by the Divine Machine.

Therefore, upon Golden Leaf’s Fallen evolution, she had sent it back to repay the Divine Machine’s “gift.”

For nearly ten thousand years, Sharp Edge Seven King Mother had been searching for the Divine Machine’s main body, to no avail.

But Lian Xing, the victim, knew the truth.

The Divine Machine had been hiding within Beast Taming Evolution Duel all along~~~

Beast Taming Evolution Duel—

After two years…

Was once again invaded by a Fallen Species!!!

***

Moon Soul World, Cold Moon Palace.

After being struck by the Fallen Golden Leaf’s tail, Drought’s black, fragmented flesh rained down, covering the sky above Cold Moon Palace.

Even its massive, bisected skeleton plummeted towards the ground like a collapsing sky.

However, the golden-haired girl below remained unfazed, watching Drought’s descent with a satisfied smile, as if admiring her own masterpiece.

Finally…

With only ten thousand meters remaining, under the horrified gazes of countless beings, the massive white skeleton, practically in their faces, suddenly froze.

Seconds later, Drought’s scattered flesh began to contract, coalescing into a single mass.

Then, a new humanoid form emerged!

Just like Storm, Drought was molting.

“Bang!!!”

Seconds later, the black flesh burst open like an eggshell.

A graceful, black-haired woman emerged, radiating a despair-inducing aura.

Her height was similar to a human’s, but a small scorpion tail swirled around her like intestines.

Her eyes resembled black halberds.

And most strikingly, massive black scorpion pincers, like steel gauntlets, covered her fists, the same ones she had once used to throw Calamity Sun.

This was…

Drought, one of the Four Great Calamities, in her molted form!

The humanoid Drought floated in the air, looking down at Cold Moon Palace like a god.

Then—

A golden-haired girl with twin buns caught her eye.

Fallen Species were synonymous with destruction and terror.

They were demonic incarnations that instilled despair in all beings.

But for some reason, the golden-haired girl was smiling brightly, staring intently at the black-haired scorpion woman.

Drought fell silent.

She had come here for Lian Xing.

But she couldn’t remember how she had been forced to molt…

Where was that Ancient Species?

Had someone else damaged her outer shell?

It didn’t matter.

She would die here—

…

…

As one of Star Goddess’s former Pet Beasts, Drought had been forced to become a Fallen Species, something she had once abhorred, to defeat the Eleventh Zodiac.

But now, she was nearly consumed by her own destructive impulses.

If this continued, she would soon become a mindless agent of destruction like Storm and Volcano.

She didn’t want Star Goddess to see her in this ugly state…

And she didn’t want her Fallen nature to taint the Eleventh Zodiac’s residual aura within Star Goddess, hindering Sharp Edge Seven King Mother’s further growth.

Yes, in these past few months, Star Goddess’s dormant aura had been reviving…

Sharp Edge Seven King Mother knew.

Inverse Time knew.

And Drought couldn’t possibly be unaware…

Star Goddess, who had been dead for a million years, seemed about to emerge from the coffin created by the Eleventh Zodiac.

Though absurd, there were signs.

Not only Star Goddess’s three Pet Beasts, but also other Pet Beasts of former top Beast Tamers had sensed the coming storm.

For example, the legendary Beast Tamer who had once possessed Cold Moon, White Abode, and Snow Flower, three high-ranking Legends.

Ice Queen…

Cold Moon couldn’t understand why her former master, who had been dead for ten million years, completely forgotten by the world, sealed within her ice coffin, was showing signs of revival.

And not only her…

Six million years ago, Flood and Qianqiu’s master, the renowned Nether Concubine…

Her grave had recently collapsed, the entire area buried.

The dead couldn’t be resurrected. This was a fundamental rule of the world.

Replay and Inverse Time could only manipulate Pet Essence to alter the present.

And only if the deceased’s Pet Essence wasn’t too strong, not exceeding their own.

But…

How could top experts, dead for millions of years, suddenly show signs of life!?

Was a higher-dimensional being interfering?

Regardless, all signs pointed to the collapse of order in the Moon Soul World.

Especially for Drought, who had witnessed it firsthand and heard the Eleventh Zodiac’s words: “It’s not time yet.”

Now, it knew, the time had come.

Soon…

Star Goddess would awaken!

That was why it sought death so desperately.

Drought had sought death for a million years, but Sharp Edge Seven King Mother wouldn’t kill it, nor allow others to.

The other Shining Bipole was pursuing Sharp Edge Seven King Mother, so she wouldn’t disobey this command and fight Drought.

Tens of thousands of years ago, Inverse Time had nearly killed Drought, but ultimately couldn’t bring herself to do it.

Only the First Emperor could kill Drought.

But it didn’t want to give the First Emperor a free kill.

Because Sharp Edge Seven King Mother’s target was the First Emperor!

The First Emperor, Lotus Concubine Tai Sui, the Moon Soul World’s only Myriad-Level Ancient Species, the ultimate world boss who had personally killed three Ancient Species.

Long ago, Lotus Concubine Tai Sui had been infamous for hunting Ancient Species, even challenging Star Goddess, only to be repelled by her full lineup.

After Star Goddess’s death, she had finally targeted her Ancient Species.

This had ruined Lotus Concubine Tai Sui’s reputation in the Moon Soul World.

But she didn’t care, remaining aloof and solitary.

Naturally, Star Goddess’s former Pet Beasts were hostile towards Lotus Concubine Tai Sui.

Sharp Edge Seven King Mother was also accumulating strength, waiting for their final battle.

This had left Drought trapped in its agonizing existence, unable to die.

But finally…

With the arrival of a certain being, Drought saw hope of death!

The Myriad-Level Ancient Species, Moon Calamity!

Though it didn’t understand how Moon Calamity had reached Myriad-Level under Lotus Concubine Tai Sui’s nose in the Moon Soul World…

Moon Calamity’s existence was a direct challenge to Lotus Concubine Tai Sui’s rule!

Soon, Lotus Concubine Tai Sui would definitely target Moon Calamity.

Therefore…

Either be defeated by me—

Or kill me, and grow strong enough to defeat the First Emperor!!!

Moon Calamity, which would you choose?

“…”

“…”

“Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!!!!”

As the massive black scorpion tail descended, Lian Xing felt the terrifying pressure of the Fallen Species’ true form threatening to rip her apart.

Drought had specifically asked Inverse Time to negotiate with Cold Moon to seal Cold Moon Palace, preventing Seven King Mother from detecting its presence.

It had come here for one reason.

To fight the Ancient Species, Moon Calamity!

However—

Even with Drought’s imminent attack, the golden-haired girl remained calm, as if she didn’t even consider the Fallen Species a threat!

The stars in her eyes grew brighter.

Just as Drought’s black scorpion tail was about to strike—

The space within Cold Moon Palace froze.

Then—

“BOOM!!!!!”

Ancient pressure and golden flames erupted simultaneously.

Two awe-inspiring auras, radiating from the golden-haired girl with twin buns, shook Cold Moon Palace with destructive force, overturning nations and factions, even shifting the terrain itself.

Drought, one of the Four Great Calamities, one of the Moon Soul World’s strongest…

Was now forced to defend with both pincers to avoid being blown away, her body sliding backwards as she stared ahead with a grim expression.

Finally, after dozens of seconds, the dust settled.

Both Drought within Cold Moon Palace and the Guardians outside fell silent.

Suddenly, Silver Dragon within Cold Moon’s warship remembered something, her scalp tingling.

“I just remembered something…”

“What?” Tears Maiden asked, turning her head.

“Lian Xing…”

“Her ID…”

“From the very beginning, it was—”

“…”

“…”

“Strongest Moonlight Rabbit!!!!”

***

Under everyone’s gaze, as the dust and shockwaves subsided, two breathtaking figures appeared on either side of the golden-haired girl.

On her left, the white Moonlight Rabbit slowly opened her eyes, her pink ears erect like stalks of straw, her long, white fur flowing wildly.

Every inch of her flesh and Pet Essence seemed like a refined star, flawless and perfect, her indifferent gaze making it difficult to breathe.

On her right was a dazzling, golden Moonlight Rabbit, golden, star-like bubbles floating around her, her long, golden hair like shimmering sand swirling through the galaxy.

A dreamlike full moon satellite, a golden cube, and Neverending Tower orbited her head.

It was as if the entire world revolved around her.

The Ancient Moonlight Rabbit, the Back-Tailed Moon-Chasing Demon Rabbit!!!

The Shining Moonlight Rabbit, Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal!!!

These were…

The two apex Moonlight Rabbits!

Chapter 206: Fallen Golden Leaf!!!

“Boom, boom, boom, boom!!!”

Inside Drought, one of the Four Great Calamities, a Fallen Species, blizzards and flames clashed across its massive body.

Billions of parasites were incinerated in their wake.

It was a breathtaking, dreamlike song of ice and fire.

The numerous Emperors could only see blurry red and white streaks flashing before their eyes before losing consciousness.

If this were the Royal-Tier Snow Flower, she would have been instantly killed.

However, she had now evolved into the Monarch-Tier Ice Attendant Snow Youluo!!!

And Golden Leaf’s Black combat skill, Nether Severance, was growing increasingly powerful.

Even against a Monarch-Tier Fallen Species, she could put up a fight!

“…”

“…”

“Bang, bang, bang, bang!!!”

Snow Flower’s pale, beautiful body was sent flying as she swung her flaming, icy dragon bone tail, clashing with the Fallen phoenix.

Black energy that tore through space and fiery phoenix claws intertwined, deafening explosions ripping through the air.

The surrounding parasites watched in despair.

These two were insane! They didn’t even care if their auras alerted Drought!

Did they want Drought to wake up and obliterate all the parasites on its body?

“Whoosh—”

Knocked back again, the snow woman’s white feet carved a deep furrow in Drought’s shell as she spun around, her tail whipping at the pursuing Fallen Species.

Golden Leaf’s full-force swing, like a speeding truck, created sparks as it tore through the air.

“BOOM!!!”

A deafening crash echoed.

The phoenix woman, unable to stop in time, was sent flying by Golden Leaf’s tail, her small body tumbling through the air as she released bursts of flame to stop her retreat.

Suddenly, massive ice coffins materialized along the Fallen Species’ path like dominoes.

“Crash, crash, crash, crash, crash, crash, crash—”

Unable to dodge, she crashed through them, melting or shattering them with her body.

After smashing through millions of ice coffins, the phoenix woman finally stopped, staggering to her feet, her battered body nearly frozen by the ice.

Even the flames surrounding her flickered, threatening to extinguish.

“Hooo~~~”

The next second, a scorching wave of air melted the ice on her body.

Bathed in crimson flames, like a fiery monarch, she stepped out of the icy zone, walking towards Snow Flower with a cold expression.

She accelerated, her body lowering into a low-flying dive, her aura trailing behind her like a fiery phoenix tail.

Everything behind her was vaporized by the flames, turning the world into a scorching inferno.

Then, without warning, the Fallen Species vanished from Snow Flower’s sight.

“…”

“…”

The next second, as Snow Flower reacted, she was engulfed by the fiery sphere.

A searing pain coursed through her body.

“BOOM!!!”

A terrifying white explosion ripped through the air, incinerating everything within billions of miles, engulfing Snow Flower in flames and obliterating a large section of Drought’s body.

Seconds later, the flames dissipated.

Not only was Drought’s black shell scorched, but Snow Flower’s aura had also vanished, all her Pet Essence incinerated.

Even Golden Leaf, hundreds of miles long, was reduced to a bare skeleton, its unique traits and appearance gone.

The Fallen phoenix’s flames subsided.

She looked at the charred black figure before her, her eyes filled with disappointment.

“Is this the extent of her lineup this time!?”

“How boring…”

The phoenix woman turned to leave.

As that woman’s former second main Pet Beast, how could she not recognize Snow Flower as her current Married Pet Beast?

Was this level of strength worthy of being a Married Pet Beast?

It seemed she, already protected by an Ancient Species, had become complacent…

However…

Just as the Fallen phoenix took a few steps—

“BOOM!!!”

She was slammed into Drought’s melting body by Golden Leaf, falling from the sky.

The Fallen Species froze.

In her aura perception, behind her, Snow Flower’s burns were fading, her perfect, snowy form returning.

Whether Pet Essence depletion or literal death, for Snow Flower, with her Seven Snow Souls ability—

The battle had just begun!

***

Ten minutes later, having died repeatedly, Snow Flower was down to four Snow Souls.

With four Snow Souls, her counterattack power increased more than tenfold.

She relentlessly pummeled the Fallen phoenix, who could barely fight back.

However, with a Fallen Species’ aura strength, as long as its Life Crystal wasn’t completely crushed, it could regenerate, incredibly resilient.

And since Snow Flower hadn’t yet unleashed Golden Leaf’s Nether Severance, her own attacks couldn’t inflict significant damage, resulting in several deaths even in her four-Snow Soul state.

Even with powerful counterattacks, Golden Leaf several times wanted to activate Nether Severance on its own, but Snow Flower remained unmoved.

Yes, Snow Flower was replicating the Shining Moonlight Rabbit’s battle against the Fallen Species!

Among her traits was an ultimate ability she had yet to use.

[The fewer Snow Souls remaining, the greater the counterattack power and physical defense.]

[With one Snow Soul remaining, Snow Flower enters One Life state.]

[One Life state activates infinite counterattack mode, allowing unlimited attacks without needing to block.]

Golden Leaf’s Nether Severance, having absorbed power from Heartless Purgatory Life, was already incredibly strong.

Even in Snow Flower’s seven-Snow Soul state, it was devastating.

They couldn’t imagine its power with just one Snow Soul.

Not to mention…

Infinite Nether Severance…

Snow Flower intended to use this as her finishing move!

Therefore, she couldn’t let the Fallen phoenix see it, couldn’t let it adapt!

Thirty minutes later, three Snow Souls remained.

Two hours later, two Snow Souls.

Five hours later, Snow Flower finally entered her One Snow Soul state.

And it was One Snow Soul with Double Awakening active!

The snow woman clasped her hands together, snowflakes swirling around her.

“—Ice Prison—”

“Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!!!”

The next second, countless ice and snow kingdoms descended, engulfing both the Fallen phoenix and Snow Flower herself.

Ice shattered, snow danced.

Several parasites observing from afar were instantly frozen and shattered.

Massive ice walls, hundreds of millions of miles long, formed around Snow Flower, not as elemental ice, but solid, frozen water!

Even Golden Leaf’s body was covered in icy armor, its form transforming into a white, icy dragon tail swaying behind the snow woman.

Seeing this icy spectacle, the phoenix woman smiled.

[Transcendent Transformation]

“Whoosh—”

Her humanoid form disintegrated, replaced by a massive, fiery phoenix, its size exceeding tens of thousands of kilometers!

Though smaller than the Four Great Calamities, it towered over Snow Flower’s ice fortress like a fifty-meter-tall giant, a single swipe of its claw shattering half of the fortress.

“BOOM!!!!!”

Under everyone’s gaze, the fiery phoenix collided with the ice kingdom.

A deafening explosion of ice and fire erupted, like a detonating star, its shockwaves rippling across Drought’s body.

The moment the ice prison shattered, Snow Flower dodged with a twist of her body and a flick of her tail.

But then… she froze.

A white, fiery pattern covered the phoenix’s body!

Wait…

This was…

A Shining combat skill!?

How could a Fallen Species possess a Shining combat skill!?

And judging by the combat skill’s solidified form, it was clearly highly developed, having been honed through countless battles!

With just Golden Leaf’s Black combat skill, defeating this opponent was a pipe dream.

Regardless…

She had to fight!

Snow Flower focused all her Pet Essence into her icy dragon tail.

“Infinite Nether Severance!!!”

“Slash, slash, slash, slash, slash, slash, slash, slash—”

Countless black slashes ripped through the space between Snow Flower and the phoenix, relentlessly attacking the phoenix and everything around it.

But the phoenix, adorned with a crown of feathers and wreathed in flames and a white feather coat, continued to advance towards Snow Flower.

Snow Flower’s heart sank.

Was this Fallen Species’ Shining combat skill even stronger than the Shining Rabbit’s Infinite Phases?

Even with her One Snow Soul amplified counterattack, Nether Severance could only slightly stagger the phoenix!

And at this critical moment…

Golden Leaf’s attack power weakened.

Its attacks became sluggish, its aura fading, as if it were about to fall asleep.

Just as Snow Flower was about to warn it, Golden Leaf’s Nether Severance suddenly intensified, almost stopping the Fallen phoenix’s advance.

The next second, it weakened again…

Then, it intensified again…

After several repetitions, Snow Flower felt exhausted by Golden Leaf’s fluctuating aura.

She tried to contact it, but received no response.

What was going on?

It was normal for Pet Beasts to tire or get excited during battle, but Snow Flower had never seen one so inconsistent.

Unlike Snow Flower’s confusion, the Fallen phoenix’s brow furrowed.

“Wait, could it be…”

“Did this one defeat a Fallen Species before?”

“Did it… absorb its essence?”

“Tsk, this is troublesome—”

“…”

“…”

After defeating the Fallen Species, Lian Xing had overlooked a basic principle.

The Second Talent theory.

Ancient and Shining Species left behind Life Crystals upon death, which could be consumed by other Pet Beasts.

What about Fallen Species’ crystals?

Heartless Purgatory Life’s Life Crystal had been shattered, impossible to retrieve intact.

After all, a Fallen Species was only declared defeated after its Life Crystal was completely destroyed.

Lian Xing had naturally assumed the same.

But if that were the case…

Wouldn’t a Fallen Species’ traits and talents be lost forever!?

No. A Fallen Species’ traits and talents could be inherited. Its remnants would automatically flow into the victor, the most transcendent Pet Beast, becoming part of its Fallen Factor!!

“Whoosh—!!!!!”

The next second, as Snow Flower and the phoenix clashed, their expressions froze simultaneously.

What the…?

Black, crystalline snowflakes fell within Snow Flower’s ice world, the pure white landscape fading, replaced by an endless darkness, as if they had entered a different world.

Even the snow woman’s pristine form was corrupted.

Two black and red horns sprouted from her head.

Snow Flower finally understood.

She turned her head, her breath catching in her throat.

The icy dragon tail connected to her spine was no longer white, but covered in black, metallic fangs, crimson ice crystals frozen between them.

And then, the dark red dragon tail began to grow rapidly, expanding from hundreds of kilometers to tens of thousands, rivaling even the Fallen phoenix!

But strangely, despite its increasing size, the tail’s aura weakened, then gradually intensified again.

Snow Flower’s eyes widened.

She finally understood why Golden Leaf’s aura had been fluctuating!

A simple question.

What realm was Golden Leaf currently?

…

…

…

Three seconds to answer.

Even Snow Flower and Lian Xing often mistook Golden Leaf for an Emperor.

However, no matter how powerful it seemed…

Whenever Lian Xing checked its panel, she saw a clear:

[High-Tier]

Transcendent evolution didn’t change a Pet Beast’s rank.

No matter how many times it transcended, it remained at its initial rank.

So, imagine…

Assuming Fallen Species had the same combat power as Ancient and Shining Species.

Drunken Glaze Eight-Star Bewitching Moon, upon awakening, as a Royal-Tier, could barely defeat an ordinary Emperor.

What could a High-Tier Shining Species defeat?

Nothing!

The same applied to Fallen Species.

A High-Tier Fallen Species was nothing, probably weaker than even a Monarch-Tier Pet Beast…

Snow Flower finally understood why Golden Leaf’s aura had fluctuated.

Its five transcendent evolutions had vanished!

Golden Leaf was evolving again.

Its transcendent evolution path had been distorted.

It could now evolve towards Commander-Tier.

This was…

Fallen Transformation!

“…”

“…”

“BOOM!!!!!”

The next second, a black aura erupted from Golden Leaf, expanding for millions of miles, its size increasing to hundreds of thousands of kilometers, dwarfing even the Fallen phoenix.

Bigger, weaker, weaker, bigger.

Even after its Fallen evolution, Golden Leaf was still weak, only its aura intimidating.

However, the Fallen phoenix stopped abruptly.

Before leaving, she glanced meaningfully at the white snow woman with black horns.

How envious…

Even she hadn’t killed a Fallen Species.

“Death Sentence!!!” the phoenix roared.

“Whoosh—”

As Snow Flower watched in surprise, the Fallen phoenix’s head was severed by a blade appearing from nowhere.

Then, her body blurred, vanishing from Snow Flower’s sight.

She… escaped!?

What was going on?

Snow Flower was completely bewildered.

Wasn’t this the perfect opportunity to defeat them, now that Golden Leaf had undergone Fallen evolution?

A High-Tier Fallen Species was incredibly weak…

Seconds later, Snow Flower finally understood.

The mysterious path of Fallen, unknown to most, was now revealed before her.

“BOOM!!!!!”

A terrifying pressure erupted from Golden Leaf, crushing several nearby parasites.

Not only its aura, but its destructive desire also intensified, radiating a chilling, despair-inducing presence.

So that was it…

No wonder there were no Fallen Species below Monarch-Tier!

All Fallen Species had destroyed countless lives, their suppressed levels and realms accumulating until their Life Crystals swelled from the constant pressure.

Then, after Fallen Transformation, it all exploded outwards!

A level jump!

Could a High-Tier defeat a Fallen Species?

Could a High-Tier kill countless Emperors?

Of course not.

Therefore, Golden Leaf instantly shattered its High-Tier limitations!!!

Then, it bypassed Commander-Tier and Royal-Tier entirely, its explosive experience points shattering all bottlenecks.

And then—

Just as Snow Flower thought the evolution was over…

Golden Leaf’s level increased slightly.

This slight increase was the legacy of Heartless Purgatory Life, the unprecedented death of a Fallen Species.

“…”

“…”

“BOOM!!!!!”

Seconds later, a massive, black dragon tail, millions of kilometers long, like a galaxy, slammed onto Drought’s back.

A deafening roar echoed, and the Pet Essence and space above Cold Moon Palace froze.

Then, with another roar, the sky above Cold Moon Palace was torn apart by a terrifying black snow explosion, countless beings sent flying, towns and nations obliterated.

And under the golden-haired girl’s disbelieving gaze…

Drought, one of the Four Great Calamities…

Fell…

And on Lian Xing’s Pet Beast panel, Golden Leaf’s information had completely changed.

[Emperor-Tier]

[—Fallen Species—]

[Nether Leaf Dark King’s Court!!!]

…

…

…

Chapter 205: Fallen Evolution!!! p2

Moon Soul World, Cold Moon Palace.

The black scorpion tail looming over Cold Moon Palace was rapidly disintegrating.

Calamity Sun, Neverending Tower, thrown by Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal, was tearing through Drought’s tail like a black hole, leaving only dust in its wake, its destructive power rivaling even a true Fallen Species.

But even after Calamity Sun had ascended from the ground to miles high in the sky, Drought’s main body was still nowhere to be seen, only the endless swirling scorpion tail.

Calamity Sun, once Drought’s weapon, knew that the tail was merely a scout; Drought’s true body was much further away.

Meanwhile, the golden-haired girl with the angelic halo above her head didn’t even need shared vision; a casual glance revealed the scene thousands of miles away.

This was the advantage of gene-modified Pet Beasts: their physical abilities were enhanced to rival true Pet Beasts during the modification period.

Of course, since Unbreakable Heaven’s Ring was purely support-type, Lian Xing couldn’t punch Ancient Species or kick Shining Species. Her body remained as fragile as ever.

“So, who wants to cause some trouble for Drought?”

“Though a quick victory is preferable, there’s no rush. I have plenty of Fallen candidates here…” Lian Xing asked.

She was addressing either the Ancient Rabbit or the Shining Rabbit.

However, before either could respond, Snow Flower, the ice-cold snow woman in a shroud, stepped forward.

“Huh?”

“You… you want to go?” Lian Xing asked in surprise.

Monarch-Tier Snow Flower, Ice Attendant Snow Youluo, nodded slightly.

She didn’t speak, but a request appeared in Lian Xing’s mind.

Snow Flower wanted to sign a Married Pet Beast contract before going into battle…

Besides the privileges and dominance hierarchy, the greatest advantage of a Married Pet Beast was their extended range, perfect for solo, long-range operations and assassination missions.

After a moment of silence, Lian Xing agreed to Snow Flower’s request.

After all, in her plans, Snow Flower, wielding Golden Leaf, would be one of her three main damage dealers alongside the Ancient Rabbit and the Shining Rabbit.

Calamity Sun, Star Sand, Heaven’s Ring, and Mist Colt were merely support or tools.

So, giving Snow Flower a little incentive was fine…

Under the bewildered gazes of the other Pet Beasts, the golden-haired girl was lifted into Snow Flower’s arms.

A kiss, and the contract was sealed.

[Married Pet Beast slot -1, remaining slots 1]

[Range increased significantly, but you can no longer sense Snow Flower’s thoughts.]

[Pregnancy probability after mating greatly increased.]

After a dozen seconds, Lian Xing was set down, her face slightly flushed. She waved her hand, urging Snow Flower to depart.

Snow Flower nodded, then glanced at Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal, who protectively hugged Calamity Sun’s crystal core.

Clearly, she was still traumatized by being… cuckolded.

But it wasn’t Snow Flower who had something to say; it was Golden Leaf, seemingly wanting to speak to the Moonlight Rabbit.

[I apologize for my previous inexplicable animosity towards you. I understand now. Fallen and Shining paths instinctively repel each other.]

[We are destined to never fight together, and the outcome of this battle against Drought is uncertain.]

[But if my evolution fails… afterwards…]

[Please take care of our master.]

“…”

“…”

“In that case, let me give you a boost~~~” Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal, setting aside their past animosity, offered.

To Lian Xing, though these newborns were acting like they were in a tragic drama, it was difficult for Pet Beasts of different species to develop genuine feelings for each other.

Biological species only loved Biological species.

Weapon species only loved Weapon species.

Elemental species only loved Elemental species and Shining species.

Mechanical species rarely fell in love.

Only Viral species were indiscriminate, compatible with all.

Therefore, even Snow Flower and Golden Leaf’s relationship was merely cooperative, nothing more.

Seconds later, Snow Flower nodded, allowing Golden Leaf’s icy tail to be wrapped around Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal’s ears.

Then—

Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal, in her most basic, primal stance, swung her ears, spinning Snow Flower and Golden Leaf like a hula hoop.

Just like the Giant Moonlight Rabbit and Golden Leaf in the past.

Times had changed.

Now, the thrower was a Shining Species.

And the projectile was a pseudo-Emperor, having undergone multiple transcendent transformations.

“BOOM!!!!!”

The next second, a deafening explosion ripped through the sky.

The ground beneath Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal’s feet crumbled, Cold Moon Palace’s terrain collapsing.

Snow Flower and Golden Leaf’s figures created trails of light as they hurtled through the sky, surpassing Calamity Sun in an instant and heading towards the higher regions where Drought’s tail coiled more densely.

The shockwave not only slammed into Lian Xing below, but also startled Cold Moon, who was observing from the sky.

And then, Lian Xing spotted Cold Moon.

After Unbreakable Heaven’s Ring’s modification, her vision could pierce through thousands of miles of clouds.

Sensing Lian Xing’s gaze, Cold Moon remained outwardly calm.

But the next second, something unexpected happened…

“Whoosh—”

With a surge of golden sand, Cold Moon’s Arcane Arts and combat skills dimmed simultaneously.

Star Sand had sealed the high-ranking Legend, Cold Moon, across several ranks!

Normally, this would be impossible.

But Cold Moon, to avoid detection, had suppressed her aura to a negligible level. And she hadn’t expected Lian Xing to attack her.

As Cold Moon stared in disbelief, Lian Xing snapped her fingers.

“Snap!”

Cold Moon vanished without a trace, teleported by Lian Xing to some unknown corner of the Moon Soul World.

If Commander-Tier Star Sand could seal and weaken Cold Moon, then Monarch-Tier Unbreakable Heaven’s Ring could definitely refresh her.

“Sigh, poor Cold Moon, must have been terrified by the Fallen Species.”

“I just saved a Guardian, tsk, tsk…”

“What a huge favor I’ve done her.”

Lian Xing, completely oblivious to the gravity of the situation, imagined Cold Moon’s future gratitude and adoration.

***

Bubble Pet Beast World, Hegemon Palace(Dominating Cauldron Palace)

Seeing billions of Beast Tamers suddenly appear, the married Emperor with the black umbrella felt her scalp tingle.

What had Lian Xing done in the new world!?

How had she transported so many people back at once!?

Among them were even a few auras she couldn’t bring herself to feel hostile towards, such as Wu Qie’s Ancient Species Black Umbrella Chick and Cloud Princess’s Pet Beast lineup, beings far beyond the Bubble Pet Beast World’s comprehension.

Everyone looked around this unfamiliar, tiny world in confusion.

With their Myriad-Level Emperor perception, they could sense the world’s boundaries.

Where the hell was this?

Where had the Moon Soul World gone!?

Only Silver Dragon, Tears Maiden, and the others exchanged exasperated glances, almost laughing in frustration.

They had just left the Bubble Pet Beast World, and now Lian Xing had sent them back.

“Whoosh—”

The next second, a new figure appeared, silencing the commotion.

All level 2 factions and Ruler-Tier Emperors in the Bubble Pet Beast World felt a chilling pressure.

The gatekeeper within the Holy Gate immediately knelt.

Amidst the dead silence…

The blue-haired ice beauty who emerged from the Star Gate stared blankly ahead, confused, bewildered, and speechless.

She looked utterly dumbfounded, as if her mind had been blown, unable to utter a single word.

Who was the master of Cold Moon Palace again!?

***

Meanwhile, in Cold Moon Palace…

Ice Attendant Snow Youluo, dragging her flaming ice wheel tail, rocketed skyward amidst a series of explosions.

Within seconds, she surpassed Calamity Sun and Cold Moon, reaching the starry expanse beyond ordinary vision.

Looming above Cold Moon Palace, a massive, shadowy figure, like a demon god, covered the world.

Countless scorpion tails extended from its end, reaching into the endless void before descending upon Cold Moon Palace.

This was…

Drought, one of the Four Great Calamities, in its true form!

Before they could even get a clear look at Drought, the swirling black scorpion tails descended like a cage of chains, trapping Snow Flower and Golden Leaf.

But just as they were about to be engulfed, Snow Flower clasped her hands together, a wave of swirling snowflakes erupting from her body.

“Legend + Royal, Double Awakening!!!”

“Whoosh—!!!!!”

The next second, an icy blizzard swept outwards.

Like a new ice age descending, countless walls of ice and snow formed around Ice Attendant Snow Youluo, creating a massive, frozen world in the endless starry sky.

Then, trapped within this icy world, she accelerated, colliding head-on with Drought’s descending scorpion tails.

“Boom, boom, boom!!!!!”

Several deafening crashes echoed through the sky.

Nine-tenths of the ice fortress instantly crumbled.

But Snow Flower had withstood a blow from a Fallen Emperor!

A far cry from her helpless state against Heartless Purgatory Life!

As the chains loosened their grip, Snow Flower spun 360 degrees, Golden Leaf behind her unleashing a whirling attack.

“Nether Severance!!!”

“Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang—”

Black arcs of energy tore through space, pushing back the scorpion tail chains.

The Black combat skill, Nether Severance.

After killing an enemy, it absorbed a portion of their Pet Essence, permanently increasing its power.

Upon Heartless Purgatory Life’s death, Golden Leaf had used Nether Severance, resulting in its current abnormal strength.

Though Golden Leaf’s physical body couldn’t rival a Fallen Species, Nether Severance could actually push back Drought!

Snow Flower, creating ice walls and counterattacking with Nether Severance, pushed through the swirling scorpion tails.

After several minutes, they finally reached Drought’s main body!

As a Married Pet Beast, Snow Flower contacted Lian Xing across the vast distance.

Then—

Just as they were about to clash with Drought’s aura—

The golden Moonlight Rabbit with the wildly flapping ears below waved her sleeve, assuming a throwing stance.

[Heavenly Jade Mirror]

“BOOM!!!”

Instantly, a powerful shockwave erupted from Golden Leaf’s tail, tearing a massive gash in Drought’s body, distorting its Pet Essence and pulverizing countless parasites within.

Snow Flower and Golden Leaf charged through the opening, reaching Drought’s dark, outer shell.

Seeing the Shining Moonlight Rabbit shatter Drought’s defenses with a casual wave of her hand, vaporizing countless parasites and leaving mountains of dismembered limbs, Snow Flower and Golden Leaf didn’t have time to marvel.

Seconds later, they sensed the surrounding life auras rapidly increasing.

One after another, Emperors appeared.

Ruler-Tier Emperors.

Myriad-Level Emperors.

They stood on the higher protrusions of Drought’s shell, looking down at Snow Flower and Golden Leaf.

Normally, only beings unintentionally trapped within a Fallen Species’ aura were recognized by the parasites.

Those who actively invaded were clearly hostile!

However…

Just as they were about to send ordinary Emperors and Monarchs to test Snow Flower—

[Nether Severance]

“Whoosh—”

A black arc of light sliced through space.

All beings around Snow Flower and Golden Leaf were bisected.

What… what the hell!?

The remaining Emperors froze, staring at the white-haired snow woman rising from the black carnage, too stunned to move.

The snow woman tilted her head, her gaze sweeping across the scene.

“BOOM!!!”

The next second, all the corpses and survivors exploded into frozen fragments.

Too weak…

This level of resistance couldn’t even satisfy Golden Leaf.

However, the Four Great Calamities were massive. This was only a small group of parasites on a tiny section of its surface.

Even Flood, which had nearly destroyed the entire Bubble Pet Beast World, had only partially contacted Lian Xing and the others. It carried several distinct parasite colonies on its body, like bacteria on a human’s scalp and feet.

With a Fallen Species’ massive size, even an ordinary Emperor would spend its entire life trying to reach another section.

Therefore, even after annihilating this group of parasites, Snow Flower and Golden Leaf felt no sense of accomplishment, moving on to the next group.

They still had plenty of time before Drought’s tail completely enveloped Cold Moon Palace.

Unfortunately, after entering the Fallen Species’ aura, Snow Flower’s connection with Lian Xing was severed.

Otherwise, Lian Xing could have guided their next evolution.

Hours later…

Snow Flower and Golden Leaf had slaughtered three parasite colonies.

But Golden Leaf still hadn’t reached Nether Severance’s limit.

Though not as potent as Shining combat skills, Black combat skills were still treasured by even Myriad-Level Emperors. They weren’t weak.

Even the Ancient Rabbit had equipped four Black Life Recovery skills.

If she considered them useless, she wouldn’t have bothered.

However…

As Snow Flower and Golden Leaf reached the fourth parasite colony, they froze.

A phoenix woman, wreathed in rainbow flames, sat cross-legged on Drought’s scorched surface, even its shell seared black by her aura.

She seemed oblivious to Snow Flower and Golden Leaf’s arrival, simply sitting there, lost in thought.

Snow Flower and Golden Leaf felt their scalps tingle.

What was going on!?

How outdated was their intel on Drought!?

How could there be a Monarch-Tier Fallen Species within its body!?

Just then…

As if sensing their gazes, the phoenix woman turned her head.

“Whoosh—”

A terrifying wave of scorching flames, like a solar flare, swept across Drought’s surface, searing its shell and turning large sections into a bloody, charred mess.

Ice Attendant Snow Youluo immediately clasped her hands in prayer, ice walls forming around her, creating a massive, frozen world comparable to the Bubble Pet Beast World.

But the next second—

“BOOM!!!”

An explosion of fire melted the entire ice world.

The red-haired phoenix woman, trailing flames, smashed through the glaciers, passing by the stunned Snow Flower and grabbing Golden Leaf’s tail.

Maintaining terrifying speed, she dragged Snow Flower and Golden Leaf across Drought’s surface, crashing through and incinerating five parasite colonies before stopping.

Then, she floated in the air, looking down at the molten wasteland.

The next second—

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!!”

An icy blizzard erupted.

The white-haired snow woman, her clothes melted away, emerged from the molten earth, snowflakes swirling around her, her previously vacant eyes now filled with excitement and a touch of madness.

This was…

Wonderful…

Against Heartless Purgatory Life, she had barely exerted herself.

This time, she could finally fight a Fallen Species with her full strength!

And…

This Monarch-Tier Fallen Species’ aura seemed even stronger than Heartless Purgatory Life’s!

It must have been at the pinnacle of ordinary Emperors before its Fallen transformation!

Suppressing her excitement, Snow Flower swung Golden Leaf behind her.

Simultaneously, the Fallen phoenix’s body dissolved, transforming into a meteor shower of flames, hurtling downwards.

“…”

“…”

“BOOM!!!!”

The next second, ice and fire clashed on Drought’s surface.

Billions of parasites were instantly incinerated.

[Monarch-Tier Snow Flower + Golden Leaf]

[VS]

[Monarch-Tier Fallen Species!!!]

Chapter 205: Fallen Evolution!!! p1

The Fallen Emperor, Drought!

The most recent of the Four Great Calamities, its accumulated destruction the lowest, but…

No top expert in the Moon Soul World would dare challenge Drought.

Because it was Star Goddess’s Pet Beast.

And because Sharp Edge Seven King Mother, one of the Shining Bipoles, and Inverse Time, the current Second Guardian, were Drought’s former companions.

As one of Star Goddess’s former Pet Beasts, Drought, though Fallen, retained a sliver of sanity, intentionally avoiding Sharp Edge Mountain and the Inverse Time Society’s territory.

It was common knowledge that Drought sought true death.

“…”

“…”

“Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!!!!”

The massive black scorpion tail descended, darkening the sky above Cold Moon Palace.

Unlike the other Calamities, whose paths deviated…

Drought had a clear target: it was coming straight for them!

The moment Replay’s awakening zone dissipated, it swooped down, its endless black tail overturning countless Pet Beast nations and factions as if driven by a deep-seated grudge against Cold Moon Palace.

The participants who had just exited Replay’s domain were stunned, trembling like insignificant dust beneath the massive scorpion tail.

Many Emperor-Tier Beast Tamers were witnessing the Four Great Calamities for the first time.

This incomprehensible size… they weren’t even on the same level as ordinary Emperors…!!!

Even Huang Li within Silver Dragon struggled to maintain her composure, gasping for breath.

Witnessing a Fallen Species’ true form firsthand was terrifying, its sheer size crushing any thought of resistance.

“…”

“…”

“What’s going on? Why is Drought here!?”

Amidst the crowd, the golden-haired girl with twin buns looked up at the swirling scorpion tail, her expression bewildered.

According to the real-time map Moonwalker had given her, Drought’s flight path and Cold Moon Palace didn’t intersect!

And where was Cold Moon, the Fourth Guardian…?

Had she already been defeated?

As Lian Xing wondered, Jade Maiden and the Grand Concubine also noticed something strange.

Their Lover channel had been disconnected!

Back in the Bubble Pet Beast World, their connection had been unilaterally blocked by the Fallen Species’ aura. After all, the Bubble Pet Beast World was tiny, less than a trillionth of a Fallen Species’ size.

But this was Cold Moon Palace!

A Guardian’s territory, on par with Cloud Mist Sea!

Even Flood, the largest of the Four Great Calamities, would take months to traverse Cloud Mist Sea. How could Drought single-handedly disrupt the entire Cold Moon Palace’s signal!?

“Wait, did Qianqiu simulate this?” Lian Xing asked Jade Maiden.

Jade Maiden shook her head.

They, Lover’s Pet Concubines, hadn’t seen Qianqiu recently.

A woman with stunning features, tired eyes, and low, purple twin tails approached.

“First Quarter left the Three Saints Palace long ago.”

“Something seems to have happened at her former master’s grave.”

“…”

“…”

“Qianqiu… had a master?” Lian Xing blinked in surprise.

She was genuinely shocked.

Qianqiu was one of the few initial Monarch-Tier Pet Beasts, capable of simulating the future from the moment of her birth.

She should have already foreseen her master’s fate.

Yet, she had still chosen to follow her master, reliving their journey.

This meant her former master must have been remarkable.

“It was millions of years ago…”

“I don’t know the details.”

The purple-haired woman sighed.

With the Lover channel disconnected, her and Jade Maiden’s Beast Tamer abilities were useless.

Now, they could only rely on Lian Xing for protection.

As Lover’s Pet Concubines, they were fearless, except for Fallen Species.

Fallen Species’ auras could disrupt Lover’s connection. If a region was carried away by a Fallen Species, they would be trapped there forever.

After all, whether whole or in pieces, it would take millions of years to escape a Fallen Species’ massive body on foot…

Meanwhile…

As they conversed—

“Whoosh!”

A massive, black scorpion tail, like a torrent of steel, swept towards them with a deafening roar.

All the Beast Tamers present were horrified.

“Scorpion tail” sounded slender.

But Drought’s tail was not only infinitely long but also as thick as a river!

A single strike could crush billions of Beast Tamers!

“Splatter, splatter, splatter!!!!”

Blood splattered, limbs flew.

Billions of Beast Tamers were reduced to dust in this devastating attack.

Just in time, Heavenly Maiden’s Illusion Fox Heavenly Garment activated Shining Awakening, narrowly escaping the attack with millions of other Beast Tamers.

However…

Lian Xing, standing at the center of the crowd, didn’t move, calmly watching as the black scorpion tail crushed the other participants and approached her.

“Replay—”

“…”

“…”

“BOOM!!!!!”

The next second, a blinding, shining light erupted.

A Moonlight Rabbit, bathed in radiant light, emerged from behind Lian Xing.

As the countless participants behind them watched in horror, Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal’s Shining aura collided head-on with Drought’s scorpion tail.

All beings within thousands of miles were instantly vaporized.

Terrifying shockwaves rippled outwards, like a shining flashbang, sending even the more distant Beast Tamers flying.

Seconds later, the dust settled.

Except for Lian Xing, Silver Dragon, Thunder Fly, Tear Heavenly Maiden, Jade Maiden, and the Grand Concubine, who were shielded by the Shining Moonlight Rabbit, the entire area was a desolate wasteland.

But the black scorpion tail had indeed stopped just a meter from the Shining Moonlight Rabbit, its segments twisted and mangled, unable to advance further.

The Shining Rabbit, previously incapacitated, had been instantly revived by Replay’s ability!

All the Beast Tamers rescued by Heavenly Maiden gasped.

Even Heavenly Maiden’s own pupils trembled.

The first clash between the Moonlight Rabbit and Drought had killed all the Beast Tamers around her…?

This wasn’t a joke!

Heavenly Maiden, though not directly confronting Drought, had saved millions.

What about Lian Xing?

Who had she protected?

Silver Dragon and the others gulped nervously.

They had thought they were about to die.

But Lian Xing had shielded them.

As the twisted black scorpion tail retreated, the golden-haired girl looked up with a knowing smile.

“Why is Drought here?”

“Doesn’t matter…”

“Perfect timing!!!”

“A chance to make up for letting Storm escape~~~”

As she spoke, Mist Colt regurgitated a beautifully crafted, silver sphere with mechanical angel wings from her viral world.

This was…

Replay, one of the seventy-two Legends, in her true form!

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—”

The silver, angelic sphere radiated a holy light.

The desolate landscape was gradually covered in garbled data.

Then, under the incredulous gazes of the survivors, the Beast Tamers who had been reduced to bloody mist began to reappear.

Though Replay couldn’t affect those killed directly by Drought, she could revive those killed by the shockwaves of their clash!

Because Lian Xing had granted her “ally” status within her control center.

One after another, the Beast Tamers reappeared. Lian Xing checked Replay’s level.

235…

Good.

This leveling speed was unmatched by any other Legend.

Replay didn’t need to defeat enemies; she simply needed to refresh high Pet Essence beings.

Lian Xing had been wondering how to evolve Replay. Drought had practically delivered herself to their doorstep.

As Replay continued refreshing, the black scorpion tail suddenly accelerated again, lunging towards the golden-haired girl.

But this time, Lian Xing wouldn’t hold back…

“BOOM!!!!!”

A full moon appeared in the sky, casting a veil of darkness.

A shining, gaseous force field, like a volcanic eruption, exploded outwards, the shockwaves sending the newly revived Beast Tamers flying again.

As a massive, full moon satellite descended, Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal entered her Double Awakening state.

[Shining Awakening]

[Bloodline Combat Skill—Full Moon]

A blinding light radiated from her.

Under everyone’s gaze, the Shining Moonlight Rabbit casually waved her sleeve, and the massive black hole orbiting her was thrown at terrifying speed, colliding head-on with Drought’s black scorpion tail.

“Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!!!!!”

The black scorpion tail exploded, sending fragments flying!

The Fallen Species’ aura was shattered by the Monarch-Tier Calamity Sun!

Facing her former master, Calamity Sun felt a pang of sympathy, but quickly suppressed it, charging forward relentlessly, obliterating everything in its path.

Meanwhile, Replay revived the surrounding Beast Tamers once more.

“Huang Li, my combat skills!!” Replay’s anxious voice called out.

Silver Dragon, startled, finally remembered something, retrieving two Black combat skills from Silver Wing Dimension’s viral world and handing them to Replay.

Replay equipped them without hesitation.

Mechanical species were the easiest to fulfill evolution conditions.

Because they could analyze their own evolutionary paths.

And it was even easier for part-type Mechanical species; there were few species with lower requirements.

Seconds after equipping the combat skills, Replay’s body was enveloped in a holy white light.

Replay, Monarch-Tier evolution!

“…”

“…”

“Whoosh—!!!!!”

The holy light expanded, like angelic wings unfurling, its ethereal glow enveloping all nearby beings.

As white feathers rained down, a silver sphere, radiating technological beauty, surrounded by countless rings, floated in the sky, slowly rotating.

[Monarch-Tier Replay, Mechanical Part, Core of Truth!!!!]

Under Lian Xing’s satisfied gaze, the massive sphere descended, landing beside the golden-haired girl.

Replay had kept her promise, evolving into a part.

“I’m sorry to put you through this…” Lian Xing said softly, placing her hand on the sphere’s surface.

“As a Mechanical species, I don’t experience ‘sorry’,” Replay replied.

“But my data clearly shows that by joining your lineup, I have a 99.98% chance of surpassing Myriad-Level, far exceeding my previous realm.”

As Replay’s mechanical voice faded, her body dissolved into Lian Xing.

A new evolution began within Lian Xing.

Great Lord Biluo, Celestial Anchor, was evolving into a Monarch-Tier, gene-modifying Mechanical species.

Yes, Great Lord Biluo had skipped a rank…

From Commander-Tier directly to Monarch, bypassing Royal-Tier entirely.

Since parts couldn’t equip combat skills, she had inherited two Black Mechanical combat skills.

And by absorbing the Monarch-Tier Legend, Core of Truth, as a part, she had bypassed the Royal-Tier evolution path, becoming a Monarch-Tier Pet Beast!

As mentioned before, ordinary resets, unlike complete resets, could infinitely inherit rank and level.

(Mist Colt was a complete reset, unable to inherit levels.)

(Biluo was an ordinary reset, able to inherit levels.)

Therefore, the moment Great Monarch Biluo reached Royal-Tier, she had already fulfilled the level requirement for Monarch-Tier.

Combined with the part and combat skill requirements…

It would be a travesty if she didn’t evolve!

[Monarch-Tier · Mechanical · Unbreakable Heaven’s Ring]

[LV2040]

[Parts: Bearing Star Mark, Core of Truth]

[Trait 1: The target of gene modification can place Star Gates at any location they have visited. Star Orders and Star Keys can be used without limit.]

[Trait 2: The target of gene modification can refresh the state of any target within their line of sight, including life status, location, and evolution stage, but not exceeding their own aura scale by too much.]

[Trait 3: The target of gene modification inherits the user’s vision and thought process, instantly analyzing targets within a certain range: realm, species, aura strength, combat skill quality.]

As Great Lord Biluo returned to Monarch-Tier, the effects of the gene modification became apparent.

A small, intricate, silver halo appeared above Lian Xing’s head.

It resembled an angelic halo, but it was actually a floating ring composed of intricate, precision-crafted parts.

The dreamlike halo rotated above the girl’s head as the gears within it turned.

Seeing the golden-haired girl’s new form, her companions were stunned.

After a long silence, Jade Maiden finally spoke, her voice filled with disbelief. “Lian Xing, you…”

“Snap!”

Before Jade Maiden could finish, Lian Xing snapped her fingers.

Instantly, all Beast Tamers within thousands of miles vanished without a trace.

Now, Lian Xing could finally get serious~~~

This was Unbreakable Heaven’s Ring’s new ability, after merging with Replay.

Not only life states, but even locations could be freely manipulated!

Witnessing this shocking display, Heavenly Maiden gasped, her expression stiffening.

Then, startled by White Abode’s cry of disbelief, she turned her head.

The millions of Beast Tamers riding on her fox had also vanished. Only she remained.

“…”

“…”

Uh, was Heavenly Maiden still there?

It seemed the current Unbreakable Heaven’s Ring couldn’t refresh Shining Species…

Lian Xing glanced at the woman on the white fox’s back, but she had no time for Heavenly Maiden now, focusing all her attention on the battle with Drought.

 

Chapter 204: Lian Xing’s 1v4 with Her Married Pet Beasts!?

[Monarch-Tier · Shining Species]

[Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal]

…

…

The Monarch-Tier Shining Rabbit made her grand entrance!

After defeating Heartless Purgatory Life, the Shining Rabbit had finally achieved perfect evolution.

After all, she had instantly killed a Monarch-Tier Fallen Species. Why shouldn’t she evolve!?

Though still Monarch-Tier, this was practically the final hurdle for her perfect evolution.

Having achieved perfect evolution in her Moon-Embracing Jade Hammer form, her strength had always surpassed her peers, though not enough to transcend the three main evolutionary paths without Triple Awakening. She could, at best, bully ordinary Myriad-Level Emperors.

However…

Finally, in this moment!

She had also lost her initial form.

At Royal-Tier, Eight-Star Bewitching Moon was her initial form, and Drunken Glaze Eight-Star Bewitching Moon was her Shining Awakened form.

But now, there was no need…

Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal, already in her full-power Shining form, could simply adjust her Pet Essence output, no longer needing to activate or deactivate Awakening.

Just like Gem Concubine, the leader of the Six Stars!

Within Replay’s testing space, as the Shining Moonlight Rabbit emerged, bathed in starlight, the entire arena fell silent.

Before her oval-shaped, explosive Shining aura, even breathing and blinking seemed like luxuries.

All Pet Essence and air within the simulated recording were distorted and blurred.

Endless stardust swirled around the golden Moonlight Rabbit like a cape.

This flawless, new form was like the purest essence of all Moonlight Rabbit evolutionary paths, a culmination of all possibilities.

[Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal]

Though impressive at first glance, Lian Xing felt increasingly… strange.

Not bad, just… a strong sense of déjà vu.

Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal?

More like StellaLou!

Both were rabbits, so it worked.

Lian Xing had owned a few StellaLou plushies in her past life, some cheap knock-offs she won from claw machines, some gifts from friends.

But after the Beast Taming Evolution Duel open beta, she had flushed them all down the toilet.

Her apartment had been filled with Pet Beast merchandise; there was no room for other plushies.

And she didn’t want to risk a haunted doll scenario by throwing them in the trash.

Flushing them seemed safer.

Probably…

***

As the Shining Moonlight Rabbit appeared, while the onlookers were puzzled or bewildered, Silver Dragon, Tears Maiden, and the others instantly recognized whose Pet Beast this was.

They scanned the arena like voyeurs, but without access to their Pet Beasts’ vision, they couldn’t locate Lian Xing among the billions of Beast Tamers.

Meanwhile, having received Jade Maiden’s thoughts, Lover’s First in Line, the Grand Concubine, stood up abruptly, her face pale with shock.

That woman… was here!

Was this Replay trial about to end prematurely…?

Or was Heavenly Maiden’s head even harder than Storm’s?

As Cloud Princess and Wu Qie remained bewildered, and Heavenly Maiden’s silence turned eerie, the Shining white fox and the Ancient bird within the simulated recording finally reached their limits.

The Ancient Black Umbrella Chick’s form began to expand, its massive black feathers obscuring everyone’s vision.

This was—

The Ancient Species’ ancestral true form!

Its size increased rapidly, its massive black wings spanning millions of miles as if trying to engulf the entire simulated battle space.

However…

The next second—

“BOOM!!!!!”

A massive, hollow sphere, its size comparable to a planet, its surface crackling with lightning, pierced through the Ancient Species’ body with blinding speed, its aura as vast as a black hole.

The air froze.

Silence descended.

A massive hole appeared in the center of the Ancient Black Umbrella Chick, its expansion halted, its eyes vacant and unmoving.

Then, its aura began to dissipate.

“…”

“…”

“Thud!!!”

In the dead silence, the seemingly invincible Ancient Species collapsed, killed in a single blow.

An Ancient Species… defeated…?

How was this possible?

As the other Shining Species, the white fox, watched in disbelief, the massive, black, satellite-like sphere returned, swirling around the golden Moonlight Rabbit like an unfathomable black hole.

This round was a two-Pet Beast battle, but Heavenly Maiden and Wu Qie had only deployed one each, intending a decisive showdown between their main forces.

But besides the Shining Rabbit, Lian Xing had also placed another Pet Beast.

Monarch-Tier Calamity Sun, Neverending Tower!

This battle had been pointless from the start.

With Calamity Sun’s support, Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal didn’t even need to activate a higher stage of Awakening.

But…

The Moonlight Rabbit hadn’t made any throwing motions.

Not even a feint.

White Abode, within Heavenly Maiden, stared intently, trying to understand the attack.

Then, it realized.

The Moonlight Rabbit didn’t need to throw.

Simply by standing there, golden spears formed from the surrounding Pet Essence, raining down upon the Shining white fox by the trillions.

[Initial Talent: Resilience Amplification has vanished.]

[Replaced by Talent: Lunar Path 0°]

[Lunar Path 0°: Within its aura’s range, all projectiles, thrown objects, and matter containing Pet Essence must follow its designated trajectory. Any ranged attacks or entities entering its range will be automatically subjected to its throwing force.]

“Boom, boom, boom!!!”

As Heavenly Maiden watched with a grim expression, the Shining white fox was instantly engulfed by the golden tide, explosions rocking the arena.

Seconds later, the clouds churned.

“Whoosh—!!!”

A sharp, white aura pierced through the golden wave like a sword.

A miniature white figure burst forth from the devastated golden zone.

Under everyone’s gaze, a beautiful fox woman with luxurious white fur and a massive, flowing tail, surrounded by swirling clouds, moved with terrifying speed towards the golden figure.

Monarch-Tier Shining Species, Illusion Fox Heavenly Garment, Double Awakening!!!

A companion Pet Beast’s personality usually resembled its master’s.

Heavenly Maiden was aloof, so her Shining Species was also quiet, leaving all the talking to White Abode.

But any Beast Tamer who had fought Heavenly Maiden knew that this seemingly unassuming Shining Species was the true powerhouse of her lineup; White Abode was merely a babysitter…

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—!!!”

Illusion Fox Heavenly Garment’s movements were like a graceful dance.

As she moved at blurring speed, her massive, hundreds-of-kilometers-long tail swirled, shattering the golden spears, closing the distance to the golden Moonlight Rabbit.

But just as many viewers believed the tide was turning, the moment Illusion Fox Heavenly Garment entered the Moonlight Rabbit’s aura—

Pet Essence froze time.

[Lunar Path 0°]

“BOOM!!!!!”

A deafening explosion nearly shattered the eardrums of all participants.

Before Heavenly Maiden’s frozen body and White Abode’s disbelieving eyes, they couldn’t even see what had happened.

But somehow, Illusion Fox Heavenly Garment now lay battered and bruised at the edge of the map, her clothes torn, her massive tail riddled with wounds.

What… had happened!?

Silver Dragon and the others were stunned.

“Isn’t Heavenly Maiden the strongest Beast Tamer in the Moon Soul World?”

“But… why couldn’t her Shining Species even fight back!?”

Was this Shining Species truly Lian Xing’s Pet Beast?

It had been less than half a year since she arrived in the Moon Soul World from the Bubble Pet Beast World.

Could she really suppress the Moon Soul World’s strongest Beast Tamer so completely?

As countless participants watched in disbelief, Illusion Fox Heavenly Garment, having been involuntarily thrown, stood up, blood trickling from her lips, her wounds slowly healing.

The moment she entered the opponent’s aura, she had felt like a human being blasted by a cannon, naturally suffering severe injuries.

But she was a Shining Species. She wouldn’t be defeated so easily before her Pet Essence was depleted.

The beautiful, white-haired fox woman assumed a fighting stance once more.

But then…

The Moonlight Rabbit, who had remained motionless, suddenly took a step forward.

Her Shining aura expanded like a collapsing sun, annihilating everything within its reach.

“BOOM!!!!!”

Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal walked forward, her radiant, scorching aura expanding, vaporizing all Pet Essence in its path.

The ground vanished.

The sky collapsed.

Everything around the Moonlight Rabbit disappeared.

Within her aura, every pixel, every particle of Pet Essence, was subjected to her full throwing force, instantly vanishing upon contact.

Illusion Fox Heavenly Garment was quickly forced to the edge of the map by the Moonlight Rabbit’s expanding aura.

A shimmering light gathered around her.

But the Shining combat skill bestowed upon her by Sharp Edge Seven King Mother was instantly vaporized upon contact with the Moonlight Rabbit’s aura. Illusion Fox Heavenly Garment could only watch helplessly as she was engulfed by the Shining light.

“Boom, boom, boom, boom!!!!”

Illusion Fox Heavenly Garment’s graceful form was torn apart, her flesh and blood scattering.

She was repeatedly slammed against the edge of the map by the aura, eventually being forced into the void beyond.

But it was no use.

Even Replay’s simulated dimensional barriers were crumbling under the Moonlight Rabbit’s expanding aura.

Millions of Beast Tamers watched in disbelief as Illusion Fox Heavenly Garment’s body slowly disintegrated.

Soon, the entire battlefield was reduced to nothingness.

Only Starlight Never Diminishes, Moon Eternal remained, floating in the white void, the massive golden cube and the black, hollow sphere orbiting her.

Silence fell over the arena.

No one seemed able to accept Heavenly Maiden’s defeat.

Even Lian Xing was slightly speechless.

She couldn’t tell whether the Ancient Rabbit or the Shining Rabbit was stronger.

Logically, the Ancient Rabbit should be the one capable of transcending realms and dominating.

But the Shining Rabbit had Triple Star Pole Awakening and the Monarch-Tier Calamity Sun, Neverending Tower. It was difficult to say who would win in a direct confrontation.

And this new talent, Lunar Path 0°… how broken was it?

Which idiot had come up with an ability that didn’t even allow physical contact?

Suddenly, Lian Xing broke out in a cold sweat.

Wait!!!

The Shining Rabbit was already Monarch-Tier…?

She recalled the promise she had made during their “wedding.”

Once the Shining Rabbit reached Monarch-Tier, she would become a proper Married Pet Beast…

And she had also promised to “score” Moonwalker, the Ancient Rabbit, the Shining Rabbit, and Snow Flower together…

A drop of cold sweat trickled down Lian Xing’s forehead.

Then, her legs went weak…

It seemed she was the true loser in this battle.

After all, she couldn’t escape the fate of a 1v4 with her Married Pet Beasts!

—

Meanwhile…

Under the intense gazes of Silver Dragon, Thunder Fly, and Tear Heavenly Maiden, Jade Maiden sighed.

“Fine, fine, I’ll confess.”

“As Lian Xing’s partners, you deserve to know the truth.”

“You know about the Six-pointed Star Banquet, right? I told you about it before, but I omitted a crucial detail: Lian Xing gatecrashed.”

“She first used her Shining Species Royal-Tier Moonlight Rabbit to instantly kill that little Fallen parasite(lice) within Storm.”

“After enraging Storm, she somehow summoned an Ancient Species and fought Storm to a standstill, nearly destroying the world. If not for Sharp Edge Seven King Mother and the other Guardians’ intervention, the entire Moon Soul World would have been flattened…”

“The most terrifying thing is, that Ancient Species seems to be her Married Pet Beast. Her contract slots were full, and she’s not a Reincarnated Body. Where did she come from?”

As Jade Maiden spoke, she casually showed her phone.

Her lock screen was a photo of her and Lian Xing from the Bubble Pet Beast World.

The Pet Concubines in the Lover channel, who had been furiously insulting and threatening to report her for leaking information, fell silent.

Report her?

Yes, she had leaked information. So what?

She was Lian Xing’s official partner, one of her four human companions!

It wasn’t up to a bunch of “eunuchs” to interfere with their relationship.

Jade Maiden had already started considering herself a member of Lian Xing’s harem.

However…

As Jade Maiden finished speaking, Silver Dragon, Thunder Fly, and Tears Maiden stared blankly.

Storm, one of the Four Great Calamities?

Wasn’t she even more terrifying than Flood?

Six months ago, Lian Xing had nearly died because of Flood. How had she managed to surpass Storm in less than half a year?

And an Ancient Species capable of fighting Storm to a draw…

How high was its level?

Silver Dragon and Thunder Fly looked at Tear Heavenly Maiden.

Tears Maiden was equally bewildered.

How high was the level of an Ancient Species that could fight a Fallen Emperor?

How the hell would she know? Her Yellow Springs Beckon was only level 104!

“Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap—”

Seconds later, crisp footsteps echoed in the silent arena.

A golden-haired girl in white stockings and twin buns walked towards the center.

As if sensing something, the other participants stepped aside, allowing her to reach the ranking display unimpeded.

Heavenly Maiden and Wu Qie moved aside, creating a path.

Undoubtedly, this golden-haired girl was the victor of Replay’s trial.

Her aura alone made it clear…

Finally, under everyone’s gaze, Lian Xing stood alone before Replay’s control center.

“As promised, I’ve come to retrieve you.”

“So, join me as a mechanical part.”

“Replay…”

Silence.

Then, an uproar.

A… mechanical part!?

She wanted a high-ranking Legend to become a mechanical part in her lineup?

Why not ask a Guardian to join her harem!?

Cloud Princess, who had been silently observing from a corner, choked.

“Pfft—”

“What the hell?”

“This woman!!!”

“She’s wearing the same Cloud Mist Sea uniform as me!?”

“But I don’t know her!!!”

Cloud Princess had been a mere extra in this trial, not even placing in the top three.

Losing was one thing. She never truly believed she could defeat Heavenly Maiden. Even if she had, it was just wishful thinking.

But she couldn’t understand where this Beast Tamer from Cloud Mist Sea had come from.

Even Heavenly Maiden and Wu Qie, two top Beast Tamers, couldn’t make a ripple against her!

Under everyone’s gaze, Replay remained silent.

Though she had boasted before reincarnation that if Lian Xing encountered her in the Moon Soul World, she would join her lineup as a mechanical part…

No Mechanical species actually wanted to become a mechanical part.

It was like being a living person, then reincarnating as someone’s foot, constantly being stepped on and forced to wear various stockings. No one would willingly accept that, right?

“What’s wrong, Replay? Are you going back on your word?” Lian Xing’s starry eyes narrowed.

Then, Replay’s voice echoed from the control panel.

“Star Concubine, I apologize, I’m not breaking my promise.”

“I’m just… confused…”

“Are you truly Star Concubine?”

“If my backup data is correct, it’s only been 172 days since my last death, not 172 years…”

“Your growth rate is… somewhat…”

Lian Xing raised an eyebrow in surprise.

Though Replay’s memories were fragmented, she had accessed her backup data.

This saved a lot of trouble…

Replay’s data clearly showed that 172 days ago, Lian Xing had still been avoiding Myriad-Level Emperors.

And there had been dozens of Myriad-Level Emperors in this trial.

Yet, they hadn’t even survived the Shining Moonlight Rabbit’s initial Shining aura.

Was her pre-reincarnation data wrong?

Or was this Star Concubine a fake?

Though confused, Replay didn’t resist, transforming into a ball of light and being absorbed by Mist Colt into her viral space.

Since she hadn’t yet evolved into a part, she couldn’t merge with the Celestial Anchor yet. She had to wait until she reached Monarch-Tier.

“Whoosh—”

As Replay vanished, a massive portal, like a nebula, appeared.

Stepping through it would return them to reality.

But no one moved, waiting for the magnificent, golden-haired girl to exit first. This was the victor’s privilege.

Replay, one of the seventy-two Legends, had been successfully retrieved.

Lian Xing, playing with a strand of golden hair, a satisfied smile on her face, was about to step through the portal when footsteps caught her attention.

“Thud!!!”

As Lian Xing turned, she was tackled by a silver-haired girl, nearly knocking her to the ground.

A green-haired girl followed, clinging to Lian Xing’s foot with an excited expression.

Tears Maiden and Thunder Fly, maintaining their composure, observed from the side.

Lian Xing, startled, quickly recognized Silver Dragon and the others, then coughed, her face flushing slightly.

“Cough, cough, cough!!!”

“Let’s talk at home, not here…”

For some reason, Lian Xing sounded strangely embarrassed.

As if… she was shy!?

The four girls exchanged puzzled glances.

What was going on?

Silver Dragon had simply hugged her. Why was Lian Xing shy?

She would have completely ignored such embarrassment before.

Suddenly, Thunder Fly’s pupils constricted, realizing something.

She recalled Lian Xing’s infamous words at the All-Pet Beast Tournament.

Acquaintances were boring. She preferred strangers or enemies…?

That was it!

Even mothers and daughters became strangers after half a year apart.

Lian Xing was embarrassed and shy, even slightly excited, by this unfamiliarity!

This was Lian Xing’s XP!

It seemed they had to strike while the iron was hot…

“…”

“…”

“A harem?”

“Didn’t expect this one to play so hard…” White Abode commented from within Heavenly Maiden.

A flicker of curiosity appeared in Heavenly Maiden’s vacant eyes.

Lian Xing’s harem?

She had lived for over a hundred years, and besides Lian Xing, no one had even held her hand.

So, what did being in a harem entail?

Could she, like that silver-haired girl, jump on Lian Xing?

Sensing Heavenly Maiden’s curiosity, White Abode mentally slapped itself.

It shouldn’t have mentioned this, sparking impure thoughts in the innocent Heavenly Maiden’s mind…

“Alright, Xueyi, thankfully this was just Replay’s simulation. We haven’t truly lost. Once we retrieve Cold Moon, we’ll come back for revenge!!!” White Abode quickly changed the subject.

But Heavenly Maiden stared intently at Lian Xing and her companions, unable to look away.

She couldn’t imagine how good it would feel to be held by Lian Xing.

After exchanging pleasantries with Silver Dragon, Thunder Fly, Tears Maiden, and Jade Maiden, Lian Xing helped Silver Dragon up.

She could tell they had much to say, but she couldn’t hold up the others. If she didn’t leave, the other participants wouldn’t move either.

So, whatever they had to discuss, they would do it at home…

Lian Xing led the four girls through the portal.

***

Outside, in Cold Moon Palace…

Five minutes before Lian Xing captured Replay…

High above, Cold Moon, the Fourth Guardian and master of Cold Moon Palace, overlooked her territory, her icy blue hair flowing.

She waited for Replay’s trial to conclude.

Seconds later, she sensed the surrounding space cracking, all Pet Essence vanishing.

Then, a massive, black scorpion tail, over eight hundred billion miles long, descended from the void, its segments coiling around Cold Moon Palace like a sausage.

Cold Moon exhaled slowly, then asked coldly, “Inverse Time already informed me…”

“But I still don’t understand.”

“You truly don’t want to see your former master again?”

“And I don’t believe anyone here can defeat you.”

“…”

“…”

[I can sense my master’s aura reviving. Therefore, I cannot meet her in this form.]

[My master despises Fallen Species. Her homeland was destroyed by Storm.]

[I cannot face her again in this ugly state—]

[Please, Fourth Guardian, seal Cold Moon Palace now. Sharp Edge Seven King Mother will definitely try to stop me. Absolutely do not let her know. She would be heartbroken…]

“BOOM!!!!!”

The next second, the massive, black scorpion tail pierced the sky.

A devastating Fallen aura erupted, engulfing Cold Moon Palace with terrifying speed.

One of the Four Great Calamities.

The Fallen Emperor, Drought—

Despair descended!