Category: I’m Surrounded by My Own Pets!
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“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh——!!” “Bang, bang, bang, bang——!!!” All-Pet Beast Tournament, top 100 to top 50, seventh match. Above the cloud peak of the Dominating Cauldron Palace, a swarm of Royal-Tier pet beasts relentlessly attacked the area where the golden-haired girl stood, a terrifying scene that had stunned countless viewers. Combat skills, Arcane Arts, Awakenings, even bloodline combat skills, nothing was held back, raining down like a torrential downpour. However, the golden-haired girl with starry eyes remained motionless, a dreamlike, flowing robe of clouds and feathers fluttering around her, ripples spreading through the air before her. One man holds the pass, ten thousand cannot breach it. At this moment, the entire Dominating Cauldron Palace livestream chat, all the viewers, were awestruck… Even Dead Ash, the silver-haired girl, another participant from the Beast Tamer Alliance, frowned deeply. This was… That Mist Colt!? Had it evolved again? It had already been a headache before, even Extinction couldn’t break through its defenses. Now, after evolving again…just how strong was its defense? Perhaps the futile attacks of those hundreds of thousands of Royal-Tier pet beasts had already provided the answer… “They can’t break through…” “They can’t break through her defense!?” Three minutes into the battle, Jade Lady, looking at the unmoving golden-haired girl, a drop of sweat trickled down her face. Even a true, defense-specialized Legend couldn’t withstand a combined attack from hundreds of thousands of Royal-Tier pet beasts, right? Just how strong was this pet beast’s defense!? Meanwhile, the Red Prison Palace Master was also carving a path through the Royal-Tier pet beast army, not a single pet beast able to last more than three seconds before it. Was it strong? Of course, it was. Was it weak? No one would think so… To be able to slaughter Royal-Tier pet beasts at High-Tier…anyone who thought the Red Prison Palace Master was weak was delusional… But as a one-shot throwing-type weapon, this level of destructive power wasn’t enough to influence the overall battle. A throw’s momentum would eventually dissipate, and the number of Thunderclap redirects was limited. This was the weakness of throwing-type Weapon Species. If only Calamity Sun were here…it could kill them all… This was a fact that everyone knew and longed to see… However, the Red Prison Palace Master didn’t care about any of this. It simply continued its relentless slaughter, eliminating all enemies within its path. Ranged combat skills could deflect its trajectory. Some awakened pet beasts could even withstand its outer ring and then shatter its inner structure. But they couldn’t stop its rotation… “Boom, boom, boom, boom!!! “Boom, boom, boom, boom!!!” Under everyone’s gaze, a storm of blood and lightning tore through the flanks of Jade Lady’s pet beast army, a trail of sparks erupting as it moved from left to right, incinerating all the pet beasts in its path. Six thousand, seven thousand, eight thousand, nine thousand, ten thousand… Seemingly close, yet so far away… Finally, amidst this endless slaughter, as the Red Prison Palace Master’s life crystal neared its breaking point, its Pet Essence almost completely depleted, a subtle change occurred. During one of its throws, whether due to a loss of control or the Heaven-Gracing Curtain’s mistake, the two Golden Wheel rings’ trajectories intersected… “Bang!!!!!” In the next second, under Jade Lady and the viewers’ incredulous gazes, accompanied by a deafening clang of metal against metal, the two crimson Golden Wheel rings, spinning at maximum speed, collided. Like…gears grinding against each other, the violent vibrations and the ear-piercing screech made all the pet beasts present instinctively cover their ears. Then, under Lian Xing’s excited gaze, with a loud “Boom!!!”, the two rings shattered each other’s life crystals. As sparks flew, not only the inner rings shattered, but the illusory outer rings also began to compress, as if trying to crush each other. The two rings flickered between their Star Ring and sun forms, cutting and burning, and amidst this self-destructive chaos, the shattered crystal dust began to reassemble… Like steel being reforged in a furnace, becoming harder, sharper, and more brilliant… Finally… Silence fell. An unprecedented silence enveloped the entire venue, even Jade Lady’s millions of Royal-Tier pet beasts stopped attacking Dreamflow Sunset Glow’s barrier, turning to look at the transforming Red Prison Palace Master. “Whoosh!!!” A few seconds later, as the surrounding flames subsided, its new form was finally revealed. Under the intense heat, its original form and crystal essence had been completely reforged, losing their previous sharpness and deadliness. The sharp edges of the rings softened, replaced by smooth, curved surfaces, like a beast whose fangs had been removed. Elegant, noble, magnificent, dreamlike… These words, not usually associated with Weapon Species, now perfectly described it. Fiery patterns flowed across its surface, and golden strings, neatly arranged within, seemed to vibrate with a melodious sound. It was… A giant harp, its body a blend of fiery patterns and golden textures!!! Wait, wasn’t it a ring-shaped, throwing-type Weapon Species? How had its type even changed…? Seeing this, not only Jade Lady, but all the viewers were dumbfounded. And what was even stranger… Jade Lady, whose mind was a collective of millions of Lover’s consorts, none of them could recognize this weapon… Had it evolved!? No, was it Awakening? It didn’t seem like it either… At this moment, under everyone’s gaze, the shimmering golden harp slowly descended, landing beside the Heaven-Gracing Curtain and Moon Rabbit Lian Xing. Finally, the wills of the Amber Palace and the Sun-Seizing Divine Capital had been fused by this new being, officially entering the fourth stage of transcendent evolution. This new will originated from ancient times, when the sun hadn’t yet been shot down by Calamity Sun, a Super Rare Species that had basked in the true sun’s light. Monarch-Tier — Weapon Species — Crimson Rondo!!! No, it was now a new, transcendent being, a fusion of the Topaz Double Wheel, the Amber Palace, the Sun-Seizing Divine Capital, and the Crimson Rondo. [Weapon Species — High-Tier — Sun Harp] [Characteristic: Each pluck of its strings triggers four throws of varying strength against every enemy present, benefiting from the user’s throwing enhancements.] [Talent: Sun Sonata, Sixfold Refraction] [Sun Sonata: The Sun Harp’s innate talent. Each kill grants a Flame Note. Consuming 100 Flame Notes allows for a no-cost combat skill activation. Can be triggered instantly and simultaneously. Current number of notes: 12,739.] [Sixfold Refraction: The second talent, inherited from the Monarch-Tier Weapon Species, Six Court Sleeve Swords. Allows for six random changes in trajectory during flight. Each kill restores one refraction charge.] [Arcane Arts: Inherited all combined Arcane Arts from the Red Prison Palace Master, all 1st to 5th stage attack Arcane Arts from the Sun-Seizing Divine Capital, and all 1st to 5th stage attack Arcane Arts from the Crimson Rondo, a total of 38 Arcane Arts.] [Combat Skill: None] “…” “…” As the radiant Sun Harp descended, the Heaven-Gracing Curtain gently wrapped its two ears around the harp’s body. It felt unfamiliar, not even like a ring anymore. But it had a feeling… That plucking these strings would cause something extraordinary to happen… At this moment, without a word, Jade Lady waved her hand, and hundreds of thousands of pet beasts, their numbers still increasing, surged forward like a swarm of locusts. Facing such an overwhelming number, even a god would have to retreat… The horde of Royal-Tier pet beasts surrounded Dreamflow Sunset Glow’s aura, relentlessly attacking its barrier. Even if they died…it didn’t matter… As long as they achieved victory, they would be recognized as having defeated a Legend!!! And then, at that moment, as Lian Xing gave the final command… The Heaven-Gracing Curtain, its body wreathed in green lightning, its ears whipping downwards with explosive force, struck the Sun Harp’s strings. [Wrist Bone Duel (Green)] [Sand Toss (Crimson)] [Combo, Power Throw, Flurry, Wave Breaker] “Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!!!!!” In the next second, as a brilliant light erupted from the Sun Harp, the terrifying aura of the hundreds of thousands of Royal-Tier pet beasts was annihilated… Under Jade Lady’s stunned gaze, an endless barrage of over three million illusory Golden Wheel rings, in four different forms – Topaz Double Wheel, Amber Palace, Sun-Seizing Divine Capital, and Crimson Rondo – erupted from the Sun Harp, filling the sky. Instantly, the Royal-Tier pet beasts on the field began to fall at an alarming rate, their bodies shredded and burned by the red light. Even awakened Royal-Tier pet beasts, after being touched by the blazing suns of the Sun-Seizing Divine Capital or the waves of blood and light of the Crimson Rondo, were obliterated, not even leaving behind ashes. “Buzzzzzzzz—” The impenetrable defense formed by millions of Royal-Tier pet beasts, which the Red Prison Palace Master had struggled to break through, was now being devoured like ants… The sky above the Dominating Cauldron Palace turned crimson from the countless Golden Wheel rings. And what was even more terrifying… Even after a pet beast was killed, the four illusory Golden Wheel rings it had triggered didn’t dissipate, instead turning and attacking the other pet beasts present. Compared to the threat of a million Royal-Tier pet beasts, this was a true natural disaster… Like a blood-red tornado, it swept through the battlefield, crushing and devouring everything in its path!!! As a bloody rain fell, the Monarch-Tier pet beast, watching from above as its army was being slaughtered, could no longer remain a bystander. It extended its feathered wings and swooped down towards the blood-red tornado. “Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!!!!” However, the moment its feathers touched the red Golden Wheel rings, they all changed trajectory, dodging the attack and swirling around the Monarch-Tier pet beast’s giant wings. In less than a second, the Monarch’s wings were shredded… “Roar!!!!!” A furious roar echoed, the air pressure surging. The Monarch-Tier pet beast was enraged. Its two giant wings, extending beyond their field of vision, unfurled, green lightning crackling around them, the entire cloud-covered world of the Dominating Cauldron Palace trembling. At this moment, the audience was speechless, no words could describe their shock. To actually witness a Monarch-Tier pet beast’s full-power attack in a top 100 qualifier match… Even in the past few centuries, there hadn’t been such a spectacular scene. However… In the next second, without warning, as Dreamflow Sunset Glow’s aura expanded, the Monarch-Tier pet beast, its aura of destruction radiating outwards, suddenly vanished. [Viral Duel] The enraged Monarch-Tier pet beast had been pulled into Dreamflow Sunset Glow’s Viral Space by its unfair combat skill, forced into a 1v1 duel… This was Lian Xing’s improvised decision. Although she could defeat a Monarch, since Cloud Dream Calamity had already evolved, there was no need to reveal more of her strength at this stage.After all, even if she defeated it, she wouldn’t get its crystal. It would be a waste of time. At this moment, losing its Monarch-Tier mount, Jade Lady fell from the sky, dumbfounded. As she plummeted through the clouds, watching helplessly as her Royal-Tier pet beasts were slaughtered by the Sun Harp’s endless barrage of Golden Wheel rings, a strange feeling washed over her. What was going on? Was she…losing…? No, not her, but them !!!At this moment, Lover’s hundreds of thousands of consorts had all fallen before Moon Rabbit Lian Xing’s stockings… Although Lover had far more consorts, these were the only ones within range that could be summoned. And they hadn’t even seen a shadow of a Legend… Just then, looking at the falling Jade Lady, the golden-haired girl with buns and starry eyes spoke. “Is this funny…?” “Are you amused…?” “You bitches…hiding behind your masks and pointing fingers… Don’t think you can just stand by and watch. Experience the taste of defeat!!!” “Boom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” As Lian Xing’s contemptuous words echoed, the millions of Golden Wheel rings, after slaughtering the Royal-Tier pet beasts, turned and swarmed towards the falling Jade Lady. Under everyone’s shocked gazes, the blood-red tornado engulfed the green-haired girl’s body, sending her plummeting from the sky, crashing through the mountains and the ground, falling into a bottomless abyss. Thus, Jade Lady’s army of over a million Royal-Tier pet beasts, and her Monarch-Tier pet beast were all annihilated… -
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Chapter 151: Golden Leaf’s Final Evolution, Battling a Million Royal-Tier Pet Beasts!!! “Whoosh——!!!” As the Red Prison Palace Master returned at high speed, the entire path across the cloud peak was painted crimson. Under the incredulous gaze of the audience, Jade Lady of the Dominating Cauldron Palace was cleanly bisected, her body split in two! She hadn’t even had time to summon her pet beasts, executed in her human form… [Personally Entering the Battle, a new concept surpassing the three classic newborn strategies, an upgrade to the Bringing Yourself to Battle strategy. At least in Bringing Yourself to Battle, the person is controlling a Weapon Species, changing their class from Beast Tamer to Refiner… But Personally Entering the Battle…it’s a martial artist class. As the name suggests, the moment they appear, they’re turned into minced meat. ]However, after executing Jade Lady, a T0-level contender, Lian Xing’s expression remained unchanged, neither excited nor triumphant. Instead, she stared intently at Jade Lady’s divided corpse. A few seconds later, pink bubbles, like soap bubbles, began to emerge from Jade Lady’s wounds, her upper and lower body reconnecting as the bubbles formed a bridge… Seeing this, many viewers were shocked. Even the experienced participants in the spectator area looked at each other with grim expressions. Jade Lady didn’t seem to be a hybrid… How had she done that…? Meanwhile, after regenerating, the green-haired girl with twintails raised her head, looking at Lian Xing with a strange expression. “You don’t seem surprised. Did you already know about Lover’s ability?” “…” “…” “Stop barking. Lover’s consorts can’t be killed. So, summon all your pet beasts now. This battle won’t end until your entire lineup is defeated…” Lian Xing replied coldly, her expression indifferent. She wasn’t in the mood to play dumb in front of Lover’s many consorts. Seeing this, Jade Lady’s expression turned even stranger. “I didn’t expect anyone in this world to know about Lover’s ability. How peculiar… Or perhaps…for you, it’s to be expected. After all, Calamity Sun was once at that level~~~” “But let me confirm one last thing…” “Are you sure…” “It’s…all of them…?” As Jade Lady finished speaking, a smile on her face, Lian Xing felt a surge of unease… At the same time, Star Sand’s Legend resonance also sent a frantic warning… The energy fluctuations of Lover, one of the 72 Legends, were rapidly increasing… “Whoosh!!!!!” In the next second, Jade Lady’s flesh bulged outwards, the splattered blood and flesh hardening, forming a pale green, featureless mask. Then, under the viewers’ horrified gazes, the mask split open at the center, revealing a strange double crescent moon pattern. “I see~~~” “Commander-Tier Mechanical Species, Genetic Modification type, Beautiful Jade…” “Beautiful Jade’s characteristic…it can even deceive…Lover…?” Lian Xing muttered, her eyes narrowing. If the Mist Colt was considered a useless defense-type pet beast by many, then there was another pet beast that was considered even more useless: the Commander-Tier Beautiful Jade. Besides changing its user’s appearance, it had no combat abilities. But if it could even deceive Lover…then its value would increase exponentially… However, hearing Lian Xing’s words, Jade Lady shook her head. “You misunderstand, Moon Rabbit Lian Xing. A Commander-Tier pet beast is still just a Commander-Tier pet beast. It might be able to trick you…but it can’t possibly deceive Lover, a Legend…” “Beautiful Jade was a gift from my mother, to protect me.” “Because from the moment I was born, I was chosen by Lover.” “Do you know what that means…?” “It means I’m one of the ten most beautiful women in the world! Not just in this Pet Beast World, but even in the Sanctuary above the 2nd-level regions!!!” “Boom!!!!” The moment Jade Lady finished speaking, Lian Xing reacted, her starry eyes narrowing sharply, and the Heaven-Gracing Curtain once again threw the Red Prison Palace Master rings. However, it was futile… This time, the Red Prison Palace Master rings were repelled by a dense aura before they could even get within a hundred meters of Jade Lady. Dark clouds gathered, the wind howled. Under the turbulent aura that shook the entire Dominating Cauldron Palace, Jade Lady extended her arms, as if summoning something. “Tenth Concubine, let me go! Let me go! I just mastered Awakening! I can use a Legend to fulfill one of my evolution requirements!!!” “Tenth Concubine, use mine! I’m already Monarch-Tier!!!” “I’m a throwing-type! Let me fight her!!!” “…” “…” As the noisy voices echoed in her mind… Jade Lady, her beautiful face hidden behind the mask, frowned impatiently. “My little ones, didn’t you hear?” “She said—” “All of them!!!!!” “Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!!!!” At this moment, the world froze. Above Jade Lady’s head, countless Royal-Tier pet beasts, like a swarm of locusts, descended from the sky, their numbers exceeding even the total number of Royal-Tier pet beasts in the entire Pet Beast World, and they were still increasing… The spectator area and the livestream chat were silent… Was this a competition or a…world war…? Facing this overwhelming number, individual strength was meaningless. At this moment, the auras of the Heaven-Gracing Curtain and the Red Prison Palace Master were as insignificant as moths drawn to a flame. Lian Xing even saw an evolved form of the Heaven-Gracing Curtain among these pet beasts, the Royal-Tier Star-Shattering Moon-Pounding Rabbit. She hadn’t expected Jade Lady to be among the top ten most beautiful consorts in Lover’s harem, having already reached the childbirth stage. If only Jade Lady had been a bit more attractive…she wouldn’t have been so careless… She had been tricked by Beautiful Jade… At the same time, the 90+ participants in the spectator area were also stunned. Was this even allowed…? Well, technically, it was. After all, Lover’s consorts did share their pet beasts through summoning… Within seconds, the entire sky above the Dominating Cauldron Palace was filled with the auras of Royal-Tier pet beasts. And in the next second, as a terrifying aura tore through the sky, everyone held their breath. A giant strand of hair, extending beyond their field of vision, descended from the clouds, lifting Jade Lady’s figure thousands of meters into the air. This was… A Monarch-Tier pet beast!!! “Lian Xing, forfeit! She’s cheating! This doesn’t count!!” “Forget about winning or losing! There’s another resurrection match when there are only 25 participants left! As long as you survive this, it’s fine!!!” “Senior Sister Lian Xing, please say you’ll stop fighting!!!” The Baiyue Province viewers, their minds on the verge of collapse, shouted desperately. Even the Hidden Moon Marquis, the head of the Beast Tamer Alliance, clutched her head anxiously. Jade Lady’s situation was too abnormal… This was hopeless…!! However, regardless of her teammates’ worry and fear, the golden-haired girl with buns and starry eyes showed no intention of giving up. At this moment, Lian Xing raised her head, looking at the green-masked woman high above, her voice calm and indifferent. “Kill them all.” “…” “…” “Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!!!!!” In the next second, with a deafening roar, the two Red Prison Palace Master rings, thrown by the Heaven-Gracing Curtain, slammed into the horde of Royal-Tier pet beasts like thunderbolts, a bloody carnage ensuing, severed limbs flying everywhere. The Red Prison Palace Master was like a meat grinder, its Heavenly Graffiti Arcane Art’s wide-range attack finally unleashed. However, this wasn’t enough…not nearly enough… Even after the Red Prison Palace Master’s momentum was exhausted, and all three of its Thunderclap redirects were used, it hadn’t even broken through a thousandth of the enemy’s defenses. “Red Prison Palace!!!” In the next second, the combat skill activated. The inner rings disintegrated into fiery sparks, and the expanding outer rings formed a giant, blazing sun, scorching Jade Lady’s pet beast army, one after another turning into charred corpses… However, 60 seconds later, as the exhausted Red Prison Palace Master returned to the Heaven-Gracing Curtain, the horde surrounding Jade Lady remained unfazed, not even a dent in their defenses. A wave of helplessness washed over the audience. It was like facing a god with their mortal bodies… “How pathetic…” “How insignificant…” “Moon Rabbit Lian Xing, to achieve this with just a High-Tier pet beast…it’s already impressive. Now summon Calamity Sun! Only Calamity Sun can break through our defenses!!” Jade Lady said coldly. As her words echoed, the tens of thousands of Royal-Tier pet beasts didn’t even bother attacking the Red Prison Palace Master, simply staring at the golden-haired girl, their oppressive aura like a dark cloud… Defeating her in a simple battle was meaningless. The other consorts weren’t just toying with her, sharing their pet beasts for Jade Lady’s amusement. They wanted to defeat a Legend together!!! “If Calamity Sun were here…perhaps we could win…” “But Golden Leaf, you haven’t completed your task yet. I said kill them all…, right?” Lian Xing said, ignoring Jade Lady’s provocation, looking at the Red Prison Palace Master. Hearing this, the Red Prison Palace Master, exhausted after using its Red Quality combat skill, its rings regaining their luster, perked up. “Boom!!!!” In the next second, as green lightning crackled at the base of its ears, the Heaven-Gracing Curtain threw the Red Prison Palace Master rings again. Yes, threw them.The moment Wrist Bone Duel activated, countless illusory bones filled its previously soft ears, like a human whose bone density had suddenly increased a hundredfold, their every punch capable of demolishing a house. [Wrist Bone Duel (Green)] [Sand Toss (Crimson)] [Combo, Power Throw, Flurry, Wave Breaker] [Shining Ammo] This time, the power was different…!!! Accompanied by a devastating aura, two intersecting red lights, like thunderbolts, pierced through the flanks of the beast horde, like two scythes mowing down a field of grass. Crimson flames and starlight filled the sky above the Dominating Cauldron Palace, countless pet beasts torn apart in a bloody carnage. Jade Lady, watching as the flanks of her pet beast army were torn open, her expression beneath the Beautiful Jade mask turning cold, said, “She doesn’t know what’s good for her… Fine, let’s go~~~~~” “Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh——” As Jade Lady gave the command, the remaining pet beasts, like a swarm of locusts, charged downwards, colliding with the Red Prison Palace Master as they approached Lian Xing. From the spectator area, it looked like a giant, blood-red storm descending from the sky, crashing down upon the golden-haired girl. There was no strategy…no coordination… All the pet beasts were mindlessly unleashing their awakened forms and combat skills, their devastating attacks raining down on Lian Xing like meteors. “Bang, bang, bang, bang!!!!!” Under everyone’s gaze, tens of thousands of combat skills and Arcane Arts, like a meteor shower, descended, then, without warning, vanished into the void before the golden-haired girl. All the attacks approaching Lian Xing simply disappeared… As if they had been swallowed by some invisible pet beast… [Dreamflow Sunset Glow] A moment later, a dreamlike cloud of mist and light emerged from Lian Xing’s body, like an ethereal garment, draping over her shoulders. “No way…it…it blocked them all!?” “That’s a combined attack from tens of thousands of Royal-Tier pet beasts! How could it be unharmed…!?” At this moment, even the other T0 contenders’ expressions turned grim, while the other participants were simply speechless… Was this the power of a T0 contender? Then why were they even here?Waiting in line to be slaughtered…? Meanwhile, Jade Lady, clearly not expecting Lian Xing to withstand the first wave without summoning Star Sand or Calamity Sun, her expression also turned strange. And the Red Prison Palace Master continued its massacre, relentlessly slaughtering the Royal-Tier pet beasts. Although it was still far from killing them all, it showed no signs of giving up. One hundred, five hundred, one thousand… Burning, exploding, tearing, cutting, piercing, decapitating, bisecting… Its relentless slaughter and destruction, even as its own body was covered in wounds, seemingly on the verge of collapsing…it couldn’t stop. Every kill…it was a number it had never even dreamed of before. Under this intense slaughter, the wills of the Amber Palace and the Sun-Seizing Divine Capital began to merge… As if they were impatient with their slow progress… A hidden, blurry presence, between their two consciousnesses, its gaze fixed on the endless horde of Royal-Tier pet beasts, its appetite growing… A minute passed. Although the Red Prison Palace Master was slowly whittling down…Jade Lady’s pet beast army, the horde of Royal-Tier pet beasts, like locusts, were all blocked by a mysterious, mist-like pet beast, a hundred meters away from Lian Xing. They crashed against the shimmering, emerald green barrier, but the Dreamflow Sunset Glow remained unmoved, like a rock… Not a single pet beast could break through its initial protective barrier!!! If this continued, perhaps Lian Xing could actually win…? But they were just dreaming… That Monarch-Tier pet beast guarding the backline… It was still a hopeless situation… However— Finally, at that moment… After killing over six thousand Royal-Tier pet beasts, the Red Prison Palace Master’s body suddenly trembled… It had inherited the life crystals of the Cycle of Calamity remnants, so it naturally understood quite a bit about mutated evolution. To achieve the illusory Fallen path, almost all mutated pet beasts desperately sought to break the rules and destroy everything. But this path was clearly wrong… This was a misconception that even Lian Xing, its master, wasn’t aware of. Then why did the Red Prison Palace Master know? At this moment, as a new will, a fusion of two, was born, like a flashback, the Amber Palace remembered a predecessor from its bloodline… A former Amber Palace, which had briefly existed as the first mutated form of a true Fallen Species… “I’ll give you my consciousness, but…” “Remember this, the Fallen path isn’t just about mindless slaughter and destruction…” “Ancient Species disregard everything, Shining Species attract everything…” “And Fallen Species…they should dominate this world, trample upon the order of evolution. This is natural… There’s no need to think or try…” “Humans can’t survive without breathing, but most of the time, they’re not even aware that they’re breathing…” “…” “…” Shortly after the Amber Palace’s words echoed, its will dissipated… After pondering for a moment, the Sun-Seizing Divine Capital’s will also vanished along with the Amber Palace, turning into specks of light. As multi-mutated beings, what they couldn’t stand the most was seeing living beings flaunting themselves before them without being able to kill them all… Tens of thousands of Royal-Tier pet beasts, and they had only killed just over six thousand, most of their attacks being blocked by Dreamflow Sunset Glow…this was an unacceptable humiliation. Jade Lady’s strategy of forcing Lian Xing to deploy Star Sand and Calamity Sun… It had inadvertently accelerated the Golden Leaf’s fusion. A few seconds later, a red, illusory figure gently grasped the two floating lights. It tilted its head, puzzled. “Too long, can’t remember…” “But…I heard one thing…” “You want me to trample everything, right?” -
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Chapter 150: Legends Gather, Black Sun Flame’s Shocking Debut!! All-Pet Beast Tournament, first round of the main competition, top 100 to top 50. Lian Xing hadn’t expected her first-round opponent to be Jade Lady, but it made sense, since they had been standing close to each other. Besides them, the other T0 contenders hadn’t been paired together in the first round, so the match between Lian Xing and Jade Lady immediately attracted everyone’s attention. This was a grudge match…!! They had just had a minor disagreement during the qualifiers, and now they were facing each other in the first round of the main competition. A perfect opportunity for revenge. Lian Xing casually twirled a strand of golden hair around her finger. Judging by Jade Lady’s surprised expression earlier, she hadn’t known about this rule. It wasn’t a premeditated setup by the Dominating Cauldron Palace. Or rather, how could the Dominating Cauldron Palace’s higher-ups be so confident that Jade Lady could defeat the only known dual-Legend holder of this generation!? In that case, she could relax a bit… “The battle order will be randomly determined. Please come forward and draw a number.” “Also, those who wish to forfeit can do so now.” “This competition will be held in real-time. Life or death is irrelevant…!!!” As the commentator finished speaking, many participants hesitated. They had worked so hard to reach this point, to appear before the entire Pet Beast World, to fight for their regions’ honor and status…no one would willingly give up. But some opponents were just too intimidating… After a few seconds of silence, Tears Maiden’s opponent was the first to forfeit, her expression a mixture of resignation and frustration. If it had been anyone else… but Tears Maiden…she was simply out of her league… Having her pet beast’s levels reset was a minor issue. Judging by Tears Maiden’s cold and indifferent demeanor, she wouldn’t show any mercy… After that, the opponents of Dead Ash, Little Flower Goddess, and the Third Princess also forfeited. Four forfeits in total. No one else gave up. A while later, Jade Lady returned from the stage with a slip of paper, showing it to Lian Xing and the cameras with a smile. The number 7 was written on it. Jade Lady and Moon Rabbit Lian Xing would be battling in the seventh match!!! Finally, under everyone’s gaze— The ice-cold woman with long, white hair, white eyebrows, and snow-white eyes, like a snow goddess, drew a slip of paper from the box on stage. A clear and prominent number 1 appeared on camera. Snow Sun, first in line, the first seed to battle!! “Alright, now that the order has been determined, please proceed to the adjacent mountain peak, first group. One minute to prepare. Deploy your pet beast lineups in advance!!” Hearing this, Snow Sun’s opponent, a village girl from a 3rd-level region, immediately flew to the platform on the adjacent mountain peak, riding her pet beast. And Snow Sun, glancing at Tears Maiden, then at the pink palanquin, the Third Princess of Youyou Leize, and finally at Lian Xing, her snowflake-like eyes lingering on the golden-haired girl for a moment, waited until the commentator spoke again before summoning a small, white spark that carried her towards the battle area. “Whoosh——!!” A moment later, as the faint spark dissipated, Snow Sun landed gently, like a falling snowflake, floating gracefully onto the main stage. Meanwhile, the village girl from the 3rd-level region was nervously instructing her four Royal-Tier pet beasts, her gaze fixed on the white-haired snow goddess. She didn’t expect to win, just to last for a minute or two, then she could return home with honor… After all, she was the strongest Royal-Tier Beast Tamer in her region. If she forfeited in front of all her fellow residents, her reputation would be ruined… Time ticked by. Three seconds left. “Be careful, it’s coming…” “Black Sun Flame, among the 72 Legends, it’s known for its destructive power… You can consider it a Royal-Tier Moonwalker…,” Star Sand warned, sensing the resonance between Legends. Hearing this, Lian Xing nodded silently. Even without Star Sand’s warning, she would have been cautious. The spectator area wasn’t far from the battlefield. A large-scale attack could easily affect them. However, in the next second… Under everyone’s gaze… The moment the battle began, just as the girl’s Royal-Tier pet beast from the 3rd-level region took a step, before it could even leave its starting area, a black, lightless flame erupted from the white-haired snow woman’s eyes. “Boom!!!!!!!!!!!” “…” “…” Accompanied by a piercing shriek, the world before them turned black. A wave of black energy, emanating from Snow Sun, instantly incinerated her opponent, the mountain beneath her feet, and a dozen surrounding peaks. At the same time, a giant Viral Species barrier enveloped the spectator area, protecting them from the blast. Despite being at the epicenter of the explosion, they were unharmed. Looking at the terrified participants, many of whom had collapsed to the ground, the Monarch-Tier commentator chuckled awkwardly. She had forgotten to mention… This area was protected by an Emperor. No matter how strong the participants’ attacks were, they couldn’t affect this place. A few seconds later, the black energy dissipated, revealing a desolate landscape. Except for the white-haired snow woman and the spectator area, the surrounding clouds and mountains, for hundreds of kilometers, had been obliterated… As the terrifying black energy burned away all matter, only a pure white void remained, countless ash particles swirling like snowflakes. In the silent livestream, the ice-cold snow woman floated in the sky, her indifferent gaze looking down at the world. “How…unpleasant…” “Why didn’t my opponent…forfeit…?” “…” “…” In the deathly silence, a black, elemental figure, its form blurry and indistinct, its body seemingly formed from burning black lines, its aura not of heat, but of destruction, appeared behind the snow woman. This was the Royal-Tier form of Black Sun Flame, one of the 72 Legends. Royal-Tier — Elemental Species — Dark Ink Candlelight!!! At this moment, sensing the Dark Ink Candlelight’s terrifying aura, Rainwater, Ephemeral, and Star Sand, the three Legends present, all tensed up, and the Ancient Juvenile Species within Dead Ash let out a threatening roar. Seeing this, the viewers from various regions were filled with fear. It was a good thing the Dominating Cauldron Palace’s territory was so vast… If this had been a smaller region, it would have been destroyed the moment Black Sun Flame appeared. So…were the participants from their regions also going to face opponents of this level…? How terrifying… And this was… A Legend Beast Tamer!!! A moment later, under everyone’s shocked gazes, Snow Sun recalled Black Sun Flame, then, her expression cold, returned to the spectator area. The aura unleashed by Dark Ink Candlelight upon arrival had not only destroyed the battlefield but also several surrounding peaks. However, the Dominating Cauldron Palace, knowing the strength of their T0 contenders, had been prepared, quickly restoring the terrain with their Mechanical Species pet beasts’ abilities. “The battlefield has been restored. Now, let’s move on to the second match!!” “…” “…” Unexpectedly, there had been a casualty in the first match. The two participants in the second match were now incredibly cautious… After the battle began, they tested each other, then, realizing that their opponents had no intention of killing them, finally unleashed their full power. Second match, third match, fourth match… Time ticked by, and Lian Xing’s match against Jade Lady was approaching. At this moment, the green-haired girl with twintails was staring at the golden-haired girl with a smile. “Tenth Concubine, I really like this one. Just confess and make me happy… Even if it’s just watching you two do it…it’s fine!!!” “Tenth Concubine, can you suddenly kneel down and lick her stockings? Give everyone a little kinky surprise!!!” “My opinion? Just take her right here, right now, in front of everyone! This alluring girl…she looks like the type who only talks tough…” “Tenth Concubine, be gentle! This woman is an incredibly rare dual-Legend holder. It would be troublesome if you accidentally killed her~~~” “How about we just kill that annoying commentator from the Dominating Cauldron Palace?” At this moment, countless thoughts and comments flooded Jade Lady’s mind, as if they were controlling her actions through a majority vote… Some wanted her to take Lian Xing right there on stage, others wanted her to kill the commentator. But thankfully, most of them were still sane… Most of the consorts wanted to see who would win the tournament, they didn’t want Jade Lady to ruin her chances at this stage. Meanwhile, Lian Xing, seeing Jade Lady’s smug smile, also smiled faintly. She wondered how many bitches were secretly discussing her behind that girl’s back… Well, she couldn’t really call them bitches… After all, Lover’s consorts were all incredibly beautiful. Being watched and discussed by so many beauties. Lian Xing was actually a bit excited… “Seventh match, Jade Lady versus Moon Rabbit Lian Xing. Please proceed to the battle area and deploy your pet beasts!!!” “…” “…” “Whoosh~~~” Almost the moment the commentator finished speaking, the golden-haired girl’s figure appeared on the adjacent mountain peak. This teleportation-like speed stunned everyone, even the Monarch-Tier commentator paused, her expression changing slightly. That instantaneous appearance, those lewd and excited starry eyes…they all revealed her malicious intent to humiliate her opponent. “Buzz.” Under everyone’s gaze— As the Baiyue Province viewers watched with bated breath, a familiar lineup appeared. A graceful, white Moonlight Rabbit, its eyes covered by a blindfold, its hands and feet bound by shackles, two crimson, spiral rings hanging from its ears, emerged from behind the golden-haired girl. Commander-Tier — Biological Species — Heaven-Gracing Curtain!!! High-Tier — Weapon Species — Red Prison Palace Master!!! However, although the people in Baiyue Province and the Beast Tamer Alliance were excited, the Beast Tamers from other regions were confused, many even frowning. Because after summoning these two pet beasts, Lian Xing didn’t move. According to the Seven Heavens’ information, Lian Xing, as the only dual-Legend holder, had defeated the Ancient Juvenile Species using the power of Star Sand and Calamity Sun. There were no other details. So, facing Jade Lady, a T0 contender on par with Dead Ash, did she really think she could win without deploying even a single Legend? Or was she planning to test Jade Lady’s strength before summoning her Legends!? Snow Sun, the first participant, had clearly understood what the audience wanted to see, fulfilling their expectations. She had summoned Black Sun Flame and, using a cannon to kill a mosquito…, intimidated the other participants. But this Moon Rabbit Lian Xing…she didn’t understand at all… She was still holding back in this situation!!! What the audience really wanted to see was Star Sand and Calamity Sun!!! Meanwhile, Jade Lady’s actions were even more unorthodox than Lian Xing’s… As the countdown was about to end, she hadn’t even summoned a pet beast, just standing there… This performance art was ten times more bizarre than Personally Entering the Battle, Human Art, or the Newborn strategy… It was unprecedented… “Three seconds left!!!” the commentator warned. After all, Jade Lady was a rising star of their Dominating Cauldron Palace. They couldn’t just watch her kill herself… However, the green-haired girl with twintails remained motionless, staring at Lian Xing with a smile, like a creepy scene from a horror movie. Finally, under everyone’s nervous gazes, the battle officially began. However, Jade Lady still didn’t summon any pet beasts, and Lian Xing didn’t attack her either. Just then, the green-haired girl suddenly asked with a smile, “Lady Moon Rabbit, do you know the maximum number of pet beast contracts?” “…” “…” “Usually ten, the theoretical limit is thirteen, and for those with the Reincarnated Soul physique, it’s twenty,” Lian Xing replied without hesitation. However, hearing this standard answer, the green-haired girl shook her head, her expression strange. “You’re wrong. It’s 92,837,120…” “Whoosh!!!” In the next second, before Jade Lady could even finish speaking, a flash of red light bisected her body horizontally. Jade Lady’s smug expression froze. Then, under everyone’s incredulous gaze, her body split apart, cleanly cut in two!!! The Heaven-Gracing Curtain caught the returning Golden Wheel rings. It hadn’t used any Arcane Arts, combat skills, or throwing techniques. Against Jade Lady, who was performing, the Heaven-Gracing Curtain had simply tossed the Red Prison Palace Master rings, and they had “accidentally” killed her. “Not my problem—” Lian Xing said coldly, looking at the dumbfounded Jade Lady. No matter how many pet beasts you had… A Beast Tamer only had one body… When a person is killed…is over. -
I’m Surrounded by My Own Pets! 149
Chapter 149: Cloud Dream Calamity’s Ultimate Evolution, The Strongest Viral Species is Born!! When Lian Xing first evolved the Mist Colt, she had already explained to it that although the Cloud Dream Calamity’s evolution path was incredibly rare, reaching Throne-level at High-Tier, she only knew the requirements up to Commander-Tier. After that, how to reach Royal-Tier, she could only guess… But at least now, the Cloud Dream Calamity’s Commander-Tier evolution was…guaranteed. “The two most difficult requirements for breaking through to Commander-Tier have already been met: equipping a Green Quality combat skill and defeating an unconventional opponent.” “Defeating an Ancient Juvenile Species…it’s definitely equivalent to defeating a Monarch-Tier pet beast, perhaps even more beneficial for Cloud Dream Calamity’s future evolution…” “And as for the Emperor-Tier crystal, consuming it now will also preemptively fulfill a future evolution requirement.” Lian Xing pondered inside Cloud Dream Calamity’s Viral Space. She was facing a crucial decision. Let Cloud Dream Calamity evolve immediately, then consume the Emperor-Tier crystal. Have it consume the crystal first, then evolve, suppressing its level.
The second option, known as level suppression, had a clear advantage. It would allow Cloud Dream Calamity to slowly absorb the energy and experience from the Emperor-Tier crystal while it was still at Commander-Tier (levels 60-100). If she chose the first option, Cloud Dream Calamity’s level would instantly reach the Commander-Tier cap of 100 upon consuming the crystal, which would slow down its future growth in terms of comprehension and willpower, creating a bottleneck. “Well, the second option it is. With my blood to feed it, leveling up isn’t a problem…” “Cloud Dream Calamity, consume the crystal.” Having made her decision, Lian Xing gave the command. To avoid any unforeseen circumstances, she had to dispose of…Three-Inch Incense’s crystal as soon as possible. So, Cloud Dream Calamity floated over and swallowed the dark, abyss-like life crystal. “…” “…” “Boom!!!!!” In the next second, a terrifying black light erupted, Lian Xing’s golden hair whipping around wildly. Centered around Cloud Dream Calamity’s life crystal, a powerful pressure churned the surrounding Viral Pet Essence. Collapse, destruction, reconstruction…after repeating this cycle several times, its Viral Space began to expand rapidly. As everyone knew, when a Viral Species reached a certain level, its Viral Space would transform into a…tangible world… Like Ephemeral’s starry sky tree, or the Azure Sky Emperor’s cauldron… At this moment, after consuming the Emperor-Tier crystal, Cloud Dream Calamity’s empty void also began to solidify… Under Lian Xing’s expectant gaze, layers of jade-green staircases spiraled upwards, surrounded by crystalline palaces, finally forming a towering emerald green pagoda that pierced the sky. An endless sea of clouds swirled around the pagoda, and a vast, almost suffocating pressure spread outwards. “Buzzzzzz—” Inside the Viral Space, the air pressure and buzzing were intense. At this moment, even Star Sand, a Legend, and the Moonlight Rabbit, with its Shining prototype, their presence was completely suppressed by Cloud Dream Calamity’s aura. And sensing this overwhelming aura, Lian Xing, standing beneath the giant pagoda, her figure like a tiny speck of dust, immediately said, “Alright, Cloud Dream Calamity, use Three-Inch Incense’s remaining energy to break through now!!” “Suppress your aura. Don’t let the overflowing Pet Essence boost your level too much!!!” “…” “…” “Whoosh——!!!!!” In the next second, the white clouds surrounding the jade pagoda began to churn. Above the pagoda, the clouds parted, revealing a brilliant, burning sunset glow… The dazzling light distorted the Viral Space, the Pet Essence within becoming blurry, as if the space itself was folding in on itself. Finally, all the white clouds within the void were purified by the sunset glow, transforming into a dreamlike orange hue. From below, it looked like a flowing, feathered robe, surrounding the jade pagoda. [Commander-Tier — Viral Species — Dreamflow Sunset Glow LV61] [Talent: Floating Cloud, Mist Walk, Samadhi, Soul Severance] [Arcane Art: Shock Absorb, Shield, Endurance, Instant Burst, All Resistance Enhancement] [Combat Skill: North Wind, Illustrious Form, Spectral Severance, Viral Duel] [Viral Space has inherited a portion of Three-Inch Incense’s durability.] [Gloomy Heart’s enhancement effect has been overwritten.] [Throne-Level characteristics enhanced.] [Characteristic 1: Dreamflow Sunset Glow’s Viral Space refreshes every five seconds, recovering 50% of the damage taken by its viral barrier within the past five seconds.] [Characteristic 2: Dreamflow Sunset Glow gains a weakening aura. Nearby pet beasts’ attack speed, movement speed, thought processes, and Pet Essence flow are significantly reduced.] [Characteristic 3: Dreamflow Sunset Glow creates a super cool visual effect every time it uses Shared Travel, lasting until it reemerges, making it impossible to predict its location.] [New Talent: Samadhi (When the Viral Space is active, suppresses all enemies within a certain range. Viral Species voids are forcibly revealed, Elemental Species cannot use Elementalization, Weapon Species are forced to unequip and their Sheathing is sealed, Mechanical Species cannot use their parts, and Biological Species’ Awakening duration is significantly reduced.)] [New Talent: Soul Severance (Unlocked after mastering Awakening.)] “…” “…” “Whew~~~” After a long while, as Cloud Dream Calamity’s Viral Space finally finished reconstructing, Lian Xing, who had been holding her breath, let out a sigh of relief. Witnessing a pet beast’s evolution was exciting, but also nerve-wracking… If a mutated evolution suddenly occurred, the Beast Tamer might even want to reset themselves… But thankfully, everything had gone smoothly. This time, thanks to the Fluorescent combat skill, North Wind, and Three-Inch Incense’s energy, Dreamflow Sunset Glow’s Viral Space had materialized before the tournament even began… But without proper testing, Lian Xing couldn’t determine Dreamflow Sunset Glow’s current strength.
Sitting on a cloud, after Cloud Dream Calamity’s successful evolution, Lian Xing turned her attention to the Golden Leaf. Honestly, the Red Prison Palace Master was starting to fall behind. This was the unavoidable disadvantage of mutated evolutions… Like the damage calculation formulas in most online games… If the enhancements from Awakening and bloodline combat skills were multiplicative, then the Red Prison Palace Master’s method of enhancing its Arcane Arts by consuming crystals was just adding ordinary damage that had already overflowed… It could only increase its quantity, not its quality… Not to mention that it could only consume ten crystals per day. As a High-Tier newborn, its growth potential was limited… From the Baiyue Province Academy League until now, the Red Prison Palace Master’s current form was becoming obsolete. It couldn’t compare to Calamity Sun, which could ignore tier differences and cause widespread destruction… Thinking of this, Lian Xing frowned. “What should I do now…” “The Sun-Seizing Divine Capital’s rarity isn’t high enough to completely absorb the Amber Palace. Should I just wait…?” Normally, it wouldn’t be a problem. But the Grand Finals were about to begin, and Lian Xing could sense the Golden Leaf’s waning fighting spirit. In this state, the Red Prison Palace Master couldn’t possibly complete the absorption. At this moment, Lian Xing realized her mistake. The key to transcendent evolution was for the new form’s rarity and willpower to completely overwhelm the previous form. Although the Sun-Seizing Divine Capital’s rarity was high, the Amber Palace’s will, honed through countless battles alongside Lian Xing, couldn’t be so easily suppressed. It wasn’t like the Topaz Double Wheel… What could she do in this stalemate…? “Should I just trigger the fourth transcendent evolution and have it devour…both the Sun-Seizing Divine Capital and the Amber Palace?” “The Red Prison Palace Master is one of the pet beasts that defeated the Ancient Juvenile Species. It definitely meets the requirements for a fourth evolution. But I’m afraid it won’t be able to suppress even one of them, let alone two…” “Perhaps this is because I’ve been suppressing its destructive nature… I was too arrogant, I thought that designating all viewers as allies would prevent it from becoming a Fallen Species.” “It seems…from now on, I have to unleash the Golden Leaf’s true nature…” After pondering for a moment, Lian Xing had her answer. Fallen evolution was a distant goal, even in her previous life, she hadn’t even scratched the surface… Instead of trying to force it to kill everyone, it would be better to unleash its destructive power first. This way, even if it never reached the end of the Fallen path, it could still regain its strength after multiple transcendent evolutions. Thinking of this, Lian Xing took out a Weapon Species Monarch-Tier life crystal from Dreamflow Sunset Glow’s void. This was one of the trophies Cloud Dream Calamity had collected from the Azure Sky Emperor’s cauldron. No matter what, she would give it to the Golden Leaf now, preparing for its fourth transcendent evolution… And this would be the first Monarch-Tier crystal the Golden Leaf consumed.
Inside the white, cloud-filled deer space… The atmosphere between the five girls was tense… The white-haired girl and the armless girl had no idea what was going on. They hadn’t even participated in this year’s All-Pet Beast Tournament. In comparison, Tears Maiden, Thunder Fly, and Lian Xing were like stars… What puzzled them most was the complicated relationship between these three. Tears Maiden, usually cold and aloof, had actually defended Lian Xing in the second qualifier round, even declaring her…her woman… But why was Thunder Fly so hostile towards Tears Maiden? Was she also interested in Lian Xing? And what was even more puzzling…Lian Xing, like an airhead, hadn’t even bothered to explain or clarify anything, as if she didn’t care about this awkward situation. If you asked Lian Xing, she would say— I have 20 relationship slots, why be so serious…? “…” “…” “Youth is truly wonderful~~~” the Moonwalker Mother chuckled, sensing the unusual tension. Thunder Fly, seemingly distracted, left after a brief conversation. Soon, the other three also left, only Lian Xing remaining, as if she had something to say. “What is it, Little Star? Do you have any questions?” “Mother, I have some questions about evolution. Could you answer them for me?” Lian Xing asked, playing with Little Moonwalker. “Relax. Tell me~~~” “I want to know all the Monarch-Tier evolution paths for the Golden Leaf, Weapon Species type. Only Super Rare and Throne-Level. I don’t need the lower rarity ones.” Hearing this, the Moonwalker Mother paused, then smiled gently. “This is the first time you’ve asked me about evolution paths, Little Star. How rare… I thought you knew everything and didn’t need to ask me~~~” “Little Tears has asked me over two hundred times. At first, she would ask to come here almost every day, then the frequency gradually decreased. So, feel free to ask me anything.” “T-Two hundred times!?” Had Tears Maiden really asked about pet beast evolution paths that many times!? Hearing this absurd number, Lian Xing felt a surge of unease… Was Tears Maiden, using Rainwater’s reset ability and the Mother’s evolution knowledge, planning something…big…? But Lian Xing quickly dismissed these thoughts. Compared to Tears Maiden’s strange behavior, the Red Prison Palace Master’s evolution was more important. Actually, there was a reason she had asked the Mother. Although she had been known as the walking pet beast encyclopedia in her previous life’s Pet Beast Evolution Battle, that knowledge had only been based on three years of collective effort from all the players in the server. She had only just begun to explore the Emperor-Tier. But the Moonwalker Mother, having lived for hundreds of thousands, even millions of years, it must know about some hidden evolution paths that she wasn’t aware of. “Heh, I don’t know about all the Golden Leaf’s branches, but I know more than the current database. I still remember many of the ancient evolution forms. I’ll transfer the information to you~~~”“Since this is your first time asking, Little Star, I won’t charge you~~~” As the Moonwalker Mother finished speaking, a vast amount of information flooded Lian Xing’s mind. The Golden Leaf’s evolution paths, in the form of a tree diagram, branched out endlessly, and Lian Xing sensed countless ancient auras, far surpassing her current understanding of the Golden Leaf’s Weapon Species forms. Powerful, but also difficult… Almost all the evolution requirements involved defeating an Ancient Juvenile Species, or some ancient being, or even killing a specific Ancient Species. After scanning the information, Lian Xing’s starry eyes lit up. Found it…!!! A being that could definitely suppress both the Sun-Seizing Divine Capital and the Amber Palace’s will, but its evolution requirements weren’t as outrageous… The most difficult requirement, defeating an Ancient Juvenile Species, had already been fulfilled. Feeling the satisfaction of this unearned gain, Lian Xing almost wanted to ask the Mother about Dreamflow Sunset Glow’s future evolution paths too. No, absolutely not…!!! Lian Xing quickly dismissed this dangerous thought.Relying too much on external help would make her weak. There were countless examples of this throughout history. A Beast Tamer who couldn’t discover evolution paths on their own wasn’t a true Beast Tamer. This one time with the Golden Leaf was enough. After all, it was a special case of mutated evolution. From now on, she couldn’t rely on the Mother anymore!! Meanwhile, seeing Lian Xing’s conflicted expression, the Moonwalker Mother smiled, amused. “Is relying on me really that bad?” “As long as you can reach the peak of evolution, the process doesn’t matter~~~” “…” “…” “It’s different, Mother. You are the apex of the 72 Legends, a being born at the end of the evolutionary path.” “But there are many weak beings in this world. Effort, talent, luck…even if we give everything, we’re still just insignificant… For us…weak Beast Tamers, if we lose even the will to struggle…how can we evolve?” “So, if I ever ask for your help again, Mother, please don’t show any mercy. Just crush me…” With that, Lian Xing thanked the Moonwalker Mother again and left the space. Actually, there was one more thing she hadn’t said. Relying on external help…you could indeed reach the peak of Legends. In fact, there wasn’t a single Legend who hadn’t relied on external help. But that was because the 72 Legends were born powerful, their existence cherished and admired… However, what Lian Xing wanted wasn’t just the peak of Legends… “…” “…” A few seconds later, watching the golden-haired girl’s figure disappear, a look of admiration appeared in the white deer’s eyes. It wasn’t admiring Lian Xing’s stubbornness or persistence, but her shameless hypocrisy. First, she asked for the Golden Leaf’s evolution path, then declared that she wouldn’t need any more help… Wasn’t this like those who regretted their actions after selling themselves, vowing never to do it again? Then don’t use the Golden Leaf’s evolution path either!! This was self-deception~~~ But only with this shameless self-belief, this unwavering conviction in her own righteousness, could she influence her pet beasts’ evolution paths, correcting mistakes, even bypassing requirements… “Little Star, I’m becoming more and more fond of you~~~” “If you ask for my help again, I’ll fulfill my promise. I won’t be so lenient next time…”
Ten days after the qualifiers… The All-Pet Beast Tournament, the battle of the top 100, was about to begin. Three participants from the Beast Tamer Alliance had qualified: Dead Ash, Lian Xing, and, surprisingly, Moon Princess. Both Chiyu and Zi Meng had been eliminated, only Moon Princess had made it to this round. The second qualifier’s rules had been advantageous for her. She had the blood of an Emperor-Tier Beast Tamer, and her half-sister, the Golden Flower Flying Moon, was a Viral Species. Having constantly interacted with a Viral Species, not only had she easily reached the top 100, but she could have even reached the top 50 with a little more effort. Meanwhile, the Beast Tamers in Baiyue Province were sitting before their screens, eagerly awaiting Lian Xing’s appearance. They had been terrified when Lian Xing had been threatened by the Emperor-Tier pet beast, but thankfully, that imposing Tears Maiden had saved her. The Saintess of Worry-Free Pond, a lord of the Seven Heavens…that was a scary title… Soon after that incident, fan fiction about Tears Maiden and Lian Xing had become incredibly popular, even breaking the sales record in Baiyue Province’s online literature scene, with over 100 million pre-orders, ten times higher than the previous record held by the Silver Dragon x Lian Xing fan fiction. Besides that, there was also a story about Lian Xing being abused by billions of pet beasts from the Dominating Cauldron Palace, which had also been popular for a while, but due to its negative impact on Lian Xing’s image, it had been quickly censored by the officials. However, after some minor revisions, just changing the title and the character’s inner thoughts, the content remained largely the same, now titled—[ Lian Xing Single-Handedly Dominates the Entire Dominating Cauldron Palace ].Under everyone’s gaze, on a giant, cloud-covered mountain peak, a golden-haired girl with buns and starry eyes, dressed in white stockings, appeared. As the protagonist of the auto-loot incident, Tears Maiden’s lover, Moon Rabbit Lian Xing’s appearance instantly energized the livestream chat. Not only in other regions, but even within the Dominating Cauldron Palace, there were many Lian Xing fans. Perhaps because Jade Lady’s usual behavior was too eccentric and annoying, she wasn’t very popular online… Soon, the petite, green-haired girl with twintails also arrived. Unlike what Lian Xing had expected, Jade Lady didn’t glare at her, instead giving her a friendly smile. Seeing this, Lian Xing frowned. “Lover’s consort…” “Has she already been…favored…?” “In that case…she can no longer be considered a normal person…” Normally, after being suppressed by Tears Maiden’s aura and status, Jade Lady should have felt some shame or anger… But she was acting as if nothing had happened… This meant…she truly didn’t care… According to the future information from Pet Beast Evolution Battle, Lover, one of the 72 Legends, was searching for consorts all over the world. The Beast Tamers who received its blessing would go through three stages. First stage, engagement: could use a small portion of Lover’s power. Second stage, consummation: could share memories and vision with other consorts. Third stage, childbirth: could summon the pet beasts of other consorts within a certain range. And Jade Lady…she had clearly reached the second stage. Her thoughts and consciousness were being shared by countless consorts, her sense of self likely diminished, her perspective now similar to that of a player controlling a game character… The reason she had exposed Lian Xing earlier was simply because the other consorts wanted to watch the drama… It was like playing a game and randomly kicking an NPC without caring about the consequences… Thinking of this, Lian Xing also smiled at Jade Lady. Among Lover’s consorts, only the most beautiful could reach the third stage. With Jade Lady’s ordinary appearance, Lian Xing wasn’t worried about her suddenly summoning an Emperor. Soon, the other T0 contenders also arrived: Dead Ash, Thunder Fly, the Second Princess, Snow Sun, Little Flower Goddess, and finally, Tears Maiden, whose appearance instantly ignited the livestream chat. As one of the seven lords of the Seven Heavens, her presence was overwhelming, her support rate reaching 90%, the other contenders sharing the remaining 10%. A moment later, the Monarch-Tier Beast Tamer from the Dominating Cauldron Palace, who had commentated on the previous match, appeared again. “Ten days have passed, and the top 100 participants from the qualifiers have gathered here. The battle for the top 100 in the All-Pet Beast Tournament can now officially begin.” “According to tradition, these 100 participants will engage in 1v1 Unlimited battles until the final champion is decided!!!” “If there’s an odd number of participants, there will be a resurrection match for those eliminated in the previous round, ensuring an even number of participants, with no byes.” “Now, please choose your opponents for the first round, starting with those closest to each other~~~~” As the commentator finished speaking, the participants were stunned. What? Not a random draw…? Meanwhile, before Lian Xing could even react, her aura and Jade Lady’s were locked… They looked at each other, their expressions strange… All-Pet Beast Tournament, top 100, first round. Lian Xing’s opponent was Jade Lady of the Dominating Cauldron Palace… -
I’m Surrounded by My Own Pets! 148
Chapter 148: The Emperor-Tier Crystal “Take them off!!!” Inside the room, as Tears Maiden gave her command, Lian Xing hesitated. She had only gone ten days without showering… Was this really necessary? A Beast Tamer’s Pet Essence purified their bodies naturally. Not showering wasn’t a big deal… After a moment of hesitation, she obediently undressed. However, Tears Maiden’s gaze fell upon Lian Xing’s newly donned fishnet stockings. “Take them off too!!!” “Why? You…pervert…” Lian Xing protested, her face flushing. She had wanted to call Tears Maiden a pervert, but remembering that they were in the Dominating Cauldron Palace, and if their fake relationship was exposed, it would be a disaster, she stopped herself. To be honest, for that Emperor-Tier life crystal, she had sacrificed everything. Although her lost dignity and morals couldn’t be recovered, from now on, she would be a good girl…!!! As Lian Xing made her vow inwardly, in the next second, as Tears Maiden’s fishtail gently brushed against her leg, her body went limp, melting like butter, collapsing onto the bed, unable to even open her eyes. “No, stop…” But Tears Maiden, ignoring the golden-haired girl’s protest, took advantage of her weakness and removed her fishnet stockings, revealing her smooth, white feet once again. Seeing that there was no escape, Lian Xing’s eyes welled up with tears, her body wriggling on the bed like a worm, but she was quickly pulled back by a fishtail. “Little Star, as a Legend Beast Tamer, how can you not shower every day?” “Even if it’s a condition of Star Sand’s contract, there are other ways to clean your body. You’re just lazy… Don’t develop bad habits…” As Tears Maiden’s gentle voice echoed, under Lian Xing’s horrified gaze, her fishtail split open, then, like the mouth of a carnivorous plant, swallowed Lian Xing whole. “Splash, splash, splash—” “Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle—” Then, inside the soft, smooth fishtail, like a washing machine, Lian Xing was tumbled and tossed… After a dozen seconds of this intense treatment, Lian Xing was spit out… In the silent room, the golden-haired girl, her hair disheveled, knelt on the bed, her expression blank. Then, she looked at her body in disbelief. As if she had been kissed by the clear, blue ocean, her skin was smooth, supple, and glowing, far more radiant than before. And…it felt amazing… Lian Xing had expected to be tortured, but it had actually been incredibly pleasant. She felt light and clean, almost wanting to give in…and let Tears Maiden do whatever she wanted… Strange…how could this be…? Tears Maiden’s control over Pet Essence shouldn’t be better than the Moonwalker Mother’s… “See? You can clean your body without water.” “From today onwards, while we’re pretending to be a couple, until we leave the Dominating Cauldron Palace, we’ll do this at least three times a day~~~~” Tears Maiden said seriously, retracting her fishtail, her expression indifferent, as she looked at the surprised Lian Xing. Although Tears Maiden often seemed cold and aloof, she cared about her friends in the white deer space. As the Saintess of Worry-Free Pond, she had never had any friends, let alone any peers to talk to. This time, defending Lian Xing, even challenging the Dominating Cauldron Palace… It was simply because Lian Xing was one of her few online friends… But…what she couldn’t tolerate was Lian Xing’s poor hygiene…!!! “…” “Can we do it ten times a day?” Lian Xing suddenly asked, after a moment of silence. Hearing this, Tears Maiden paused, then smiled, her expression pleased. “Of course, Little Star. It seems you’ve finally realized the benefits of cleanliness. It’s better to be clean and fragrant than dirty and sticky, right?” “Can we do it for an hour each time?” Lian Xing asked again. “…” “…” Meanwhile, as Lian Xing and Tears Maiden were talking… In another corner of the room, Star Sand, the golden, star-filled figure, and a small, translucent, blue Water Elemental, Rainwater, were staring at each other. Lian Xing had promised Star Sand that she would find an Elemental Species Legend as its companion. And now, although this wish had been fulfilled, Star Sand wasn’t happy… Normally, when two Legends of the same type met, it wasn’t uncommon for them to mate immediately, but unfortunately— Rainwater was made of water… They were completely…incompatible…!!! Just seeing Rainwater made Star Sand feel nauseous… And Rainwater’s attitude was even more extreme… Facing Star Sand’s gaze, it rolled its eyes and turned away, ignoring it. At the same time, the Moonlight Rabbit and the Golden Leaf were curiously observing another pet beast in Tears Maiden’s lineup. A small, golden teardrop. It seemed to be the Juvenile form of something, its aura unremarkable, but its life force was blurry, making it difficult to determine its tier. Seeing this, the Moonlight Rabbit spat out the Golden Leaf, picked up the golden teardrop, and chewed on it curiously. “Crunch, crunch…” “Chomp, chomp…” It was too hard, like a rock. Unable to chew it, the Moonlight Rabbit spat it out, picked up the Golden Leaf, which it treated like a handbag, and hopped back to Lian Xing’s side. The golden teardrop remained motionless, then, after a while, its aura flickered with…irritation…
Three days ago, under the gaze of the entire Pet Beast World, Tears Maiden had defended Moon Rabbit, even revealing their relationship… According to the latest news, Tears Maiden had taken Moon Rabbit to the Seven Heavens’ branch in the Dominating Cauldron Palace, and they hadn’t left for three days and three nights. If nothing unexpected had happened, then something unexpected had definitely happened… The Worry-Free Pond online forums were practically paralyzed… “Wuwuwu, Tears Maiden, my Tears Maiden, she’s been taken…!!!” “That damn Moon Rabbit Lian Xing, publicly acting out and deceiving Tears Maiden!!!” “How did they even meet? The Beast Tamer Alliance and Worry-Free Pond…they’re worlds apart!!!” As the news spread, not only Worry-Free Pond… But also Baiyue Province, the Beast Tamer Alliance, even the Dominating Cauldron Palace…they were all in shock. Especially Jade Lady, who had played the role of the villain. Her reputation had plummeted, becoming a laughingstock without even participating in a single battle. At this moment, inside the Seven Heavens’ branch in the Dominating Cauldron Palace… Lian Xing, her long, golden hair spread across the bed, lay on her side, casually hugging Tears Maiden’s smooth fishtail, treating it like a pillow. Tears Maiden rarely slept, spending most of her time meditating, sensing the Pet Essence flow within her pet beast. This primitive training method was incredibly slow, so only a few ancient regions still practiced it, to cultivate the Beast Tamer’s mental fortitude… Suddenly, Lian Xing, who had been asleep, stirred and sat up. She poked Tears Maiden’s face and played with her eyelashes, then, seeing no reaction, sighed in relief. “Finally…asleep…” At this moment, taking advantage of Tears Maiden’s deep meditation, Lian Xing finally had a chance to examine the Emperor-Tier crystal inside Cloud Dream Calamity. She hadn’t dared to do it before, with Tears Maiden watching. What if Tears Maiden discovered her lie and reported her? Although they got along, Lian Xing still didn’t know much about Tears Maiden’s personality. Besides being forced to take baths every day, she knew nothing about her thoughts. If the Emperor-Tier crystal was discovered, the consequences would be dire… Even if the Dominating Cauldron Palace suspected that she had stolen something, they wouldn’t think she had gone so deep into the relic. “Whoosh——!!!!!” Lian Xing’s consciousness entered Cloud Dream Calamity’s Viral Space. The Cloud Dream Calamity’s combat skills were now the highest quality in her entire lineup. [North Wind (Fluorescent)] [Illustrious Form (Green)] [Spectral Severance (Crimson)] [Viral Duel (Crimson)] Having a Fluorescent Quality combat skill at High-Tier was unthinkable for most Beast Tamers. But this wasn’t the main event… Lian Xing planned to have Cloud Dream Calamity fulfill the Commander-Tier evolution requirements before the tournament. This way, it would be qualified to face top contenders like Tears Maiden, who had even repelled a Monarch-Tier pet beast before contracting with Rainwater.And after contracting with Rainwater…If not for her ownphysical limitations, Lian Xing would have probably taken advantage of Tears Maiden’s meditation and traumatized her for life, making her too afraid to even fight back. As the saying went, the more you lack something, the more you desire it. So, Lian Xing could only indulge in such fantasies in her mind. After a brief moment of daydreaming, Lian Xing used the Azure Mechanical Heart to analyze the dark crystal. “Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—” As the Great Lord Biluo’s data analysis began, a series of garbled characters, formed from aura, appeared before Lian Xing, then gradually formed a readable panel. [Emperor-Tier — Viral Species — Three-Inch Incense] [Talent: Samadhi (Analysis failed)] [Talent: Soul Severance (Analysis failed)] “…” “…” “How…how is this possible!?” “This life crystal…it belongs to Three-Inch Incense!?” the Great Lord Biluo exclaimed in disbelief. Three-Inch Incense, one of the ancestors of the Azure Sky Emperor’s bloodline, a legendary figure from tens of thousands of years ago, its fame once rivaling even the Great Emperor Yun Jianyou. It had heard that after the Azure Sky Emperor reached Sovereign-Tier, the Dominating Cauldron Palace had immediately offered Three-Inch Incense’s life crystal for it to consume, hoping to help it reach an even higher level. But how could this crystal still exist? Shouldn’t it have been consumed by the Azure Sky Emperor long ago!? As the Great Lord Biluo explained, its voice filled with disbelief, Cloud Dream Calamity, looking at the crystal, suddenly felt a sharp headache, then said thoughtfully, “No, the version I heard is different. The Azure Sky Emperor didn’t consume this crystal. It received a different inheritance from the Sanctuary, so Three-Inch Incense’s crystal was preserved, eventually falling into our hands…” “…” “…” “What…version…is that? And what do you mean by ‘I heard’? Who were you…back then…?” the Great Lord Biluo asked, not believing Cloud Dream Calamity’s story… “I’m your mother! I can be anything!” Cloud Dream Calamity retorted coldly. If they were comparing their ages from their previous lives, it wasn’t necessarily younger than the 20,000-year-old Great Lord Biluo. Meanwhile, seeing that her two High-Tier newborns were about to start arguing inside her body, Lian Xing quickly stopped them and carefully picked up the Emperor-Tier crystal. The Great Lord Biluo, in its current High-Tier Azure Mechanical Heart form, couldn’t analyze an Emperor-Tier crystal’s Pet Essence. But having obtained such a rare crystal, regardless of its talents, Lian Xing wouldn’t let it go to waste. “Cloud Dream Calamity, consume this crystal…” “It’s time for you to evolve again!!!” -
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Chapter 147: Lian Xing, Tears Maiden’s…Little Wife…? “Don’t bully my woman…” Dominating Cauldron Palace, All-Pet Beast Tournament qualifier venue. As Tears Maiden’s domineering words echoed, and she pulled the golden-haired girl into a hug, almost all the livestream viewers were stunned, especially Tears Maiden’s devoted fans in Worry-Free Pond, who felt like the sky was falling… The residents of the Beast Tamer Alliance’s various regions also stared in disbelief. Tears Maiden, the Saintess of Worry-Free Pond, the contractor of Rainwater, one of the 72 Legends, a lord of the Seven Heavens… She had actually said such a thing in public, defending Moon Rabbit… How were these two even connected…? Hearing this, Dead Ash, Moon Princess, Chiyu, Jade Lady, and the other T0 contenders who saw Tears Maiden as their greatest rival were all dumbfounded. Even Thunder Fly’s expression was blank… She had also wanted to speak up for Lian Xing, but under the Emperor’s pressure and her sister’s warning glare, she hadn’t dared to move. But when had Little Star gotten together with Tears Maiden? Hadn’t she considered her her greatest rival just recently!? Meanwhile, Lian Xing herself was equally confused. Under everyone’s gaze, the golden-haired girl with buns and starry eyes, held in Tears Maiden’s embrace, her face slightly flushed, her long eyelashes fluttering, looked like a delicate doll… “…” “…” “Your…woman…?” At this moment, not only Lian Xing, but also the Dominating Cauldron Palace Emperor looked at Tears Maiden with suspicion. Did this Tears Maiden think they were all idiots…? “Tears Maiden, I’m not questioning your relationship, but…Worry-Free Pond and the Beast Tamer Alliance are seventy thousand regions apart. With your status, you wouldn’t normally pay attention to a Beast Tamer from the Alliance, would you?” “And it hasn’t even been a month since you joined the Seven Heavens. This excuse is too flimsy…” The Emperor was implying that Tears Maiden had ulterior motives… They definitely didn’t know each other. Tears Maiden was just trying to get a share of the loot by protecting Moon Rabbit, then discussing the division of spoils later… The Dominating Cauldron Palace Emperor was certain of this. However, in the next second… Tears Maiden, without hesitation, took out her phone and showed everyone her chat logs with Lian Xing. Although the content wasn’t particularly intimate, there was a video call log every one or two weeks. Video calls… That was ambiguous… They could have done anything or nothing… But they actually had each other’s contact information… And they contacted each other regularly!!! “Is that enough?” “My woman wouldn’t use auto-loot…” “And she wouldn’t casually reveal her pet beast’s space.” As Tears Maiden’s cold voice echoed, the Dominating Cauldron Palace Emperor fell silent. For a Viral Species Beast Tamer, publicly revealing their pet beast’s void was like streaking in public. And Lian Xing, as a Viral Species hybrid, was even more sensitive about this. With this excuse, and Tears Maiden’s protection, the Dominating Cauldron Palace couldn’t investigate further. Thinking of this, it glared at the dumbfounded Jade Lady, then lowered its head respectfully, “We apologize, Lady Moon Rabbit. We have wronged you.” “Regarding Jade Lady’s false accusation, we’ll investigate and issue a fair punishment…” “But…I have a small request…” “Since you two are lovers…could you…kiss in front of everyone—” “How dare you! Get out!!!” “Yes, ma’am~~” The status of a Seven Heavens lord was truly high… After being scolded by Tears Maiden, the Emperor gave up on its probing and instantly vanished, leaving Jade Lady alone, facing everyone’s disapproving gazes. She scratched her face awkwardly, avoiding Tears Maiden’s glare. Well, this backfired spectacularly. Time to restart~~~ And Lian Xing, like a startled rabbit, finally reacted. After exchanging a glance with Tears Maiden, she lowered her head slightly, her face flushed. “My…wife…, there are ten days left until the main tournament. Let me take you to the Seven Heavens’ branch in the Dominating Cauldron Palace, just in case anyone tries to cause trouble…” “O-Okay…” Lian Xing hadn’t expected her first real-life conversation with Tears Maiden to be like this, a public performance… But at this point, she had no choice but to play along… “Whoosh—” In the next second, Tears Maiden and Lian Xing vanished, leaving the other participants on the platform looking at each other in disbelief.
Dominating Cauldron Palace, Seven Heavens branch. Sitting in a luxurious private room, Lian Xing’s expression was slightly awkward. She was usually the one rescuing damsels in distress, but today, the roles had been reversed. This was the first time she had been protected like this. But…that had been a close call… If that Emperor-Tier crystal had been discovered, her auto-loot would have angered the Dominating Cauldron Palace’s rulers, and a simple disqualification wouldn’t have been enough. After all, the origins of all Emperor-Tier pet beasts could be traced. There were only a few hundred of them in history. There was no way to hide it. And its location had been locked onto Cloud Dream Calamity… The reason that Emperor had been so confident was simple. If not for the Viral Species’s void as a cover, a Monarch’s gaze could easily see how many extra White Quality combat skills you had. Not to mention Red and Green Quality combat skills…their auras couldn’t be hidden. “Click—” Suddenly, the translucent bathroom door opened, and Tears Maiden, wrapped in a thin towel, walked out. Her fishtail braid had come undone, her two large, shimmering tails swaying gently, her long, blue hair almost reaching the floor, giving her a dreamlike and pure appearance. Looking at the golden-haired girl sitting on the bed, Tears Maiden frowned slightly. “How long has it been since you last…showered…?” “I used the Jade Face Spring half a month ago…” Lian Xing replied cautiously. “With how many people?” “Six…” Hearing this, Tears Maiden’s expression turned to disgust, as if she had just seen her roommate shit all over her room. Then, removing her towel, she sat down beside Lian Xing and commanded, “Take off your clothes!!!” -
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Chapter 146: Lian Xing Exposed, Tortured by an Emperor The final battle of the 2nd-level region Beast Tamer Alliance Competition. As the golden-haired girl, her body trembling slightly, removed her stockings, the entire venue fell silent, everyone staring in disbelief. Her smooth, white legs, the knees slightly pink, were completely exposed. Her small, delicate feet were like a delicacy fit for a king. Actually, many participants weren’t wearing stockings or pants, their attractiveness comparable to Lian Xing’s. But for some reason, as Moon Rabbit Lian Xing, biting her lip, her expression a mixture of shame and allure, removed her stockings, no one could look away from her legs. Her shy and provocative demeanor, as if she were being forced to do this, made the scene even more stimulating than watching someone fight naked… At this moment, as their hearts raced and their mouths went dry, only a few people could still think clearly. If you slipped, you slipped. No one even noticed. Why did you have to announce it…!? Couldn’t you have just cleaned it up later? Was there any difference between this and shouting in the street that you needed to take a shit and then proceeding to do so…? Especially during the All-Pet Beast Tournament… Have you no shame? After a moment of stunned silence, the Dominating Cauldron Palace commentator tried to smooth things over. “Ahem, it seems that Lian Xing has some system issues… Perhaps triggered by embarrassment or fever… Those who read novels will understand.” “Now, let’s lower the platform. Many participants are still unconscious…” “Wait!!!!!” Just as the platform was about to descend, it was interrupted again. Under everyone’s gaze, a girl with green twintails suddenly jumped out, immediately attracting the displeasure of the livestream viewers. This Jade Lady…she had almost been eliminated in the qualifiers, her strength not matching her reputation, always causing trouble…what was she planning now? Trying to copy Lian Xing’s public display…? But with her inferior looks and figure compared to Lian Xing’s, even if she stripped naked, no one would care!! Meanwhile, the Dominating Cauldron Palace commentator, seemingly used to Jade Lady’s antics, ignored her and prepared to lower the platform. However, in the next second, as Jade Lady spoke, everyone’s attention was drawn to her. “Moon Rabbit Lian Xing, she was just stalling for time…!!” “Does anyone really think she was just having a fever…?” “So what if something got into her stockings? She could just wash them later. Why did she stop the platform from descending? Because one of her pet beasts is inside the Azure Sky Emperor’s relic, activating auto-loot…~~~~” “…” “…” Lian Xing’s heart stopped. She couldn’t understand how this insignificant girl had discovered something even the Emperor-Tier guardian hadn’t noticed, and she had even exposed her in public. But her expression remained unchanged, her face impassive. In the next second, a loud “Bang!” echoed. The platform, which had started to descend, stopped abruptly. Then, under everyone’s surprised gazes, a green-haired woman in a green robe appeared before Jade Lady. Her beautiful green hair was styled in a scorpion braid, a dragon pattern, the symbol of the Dominating Cauldron Palace, adorned the back of her robe, and a jade-green mask concealed her face. At this moment, the moment she appeared, the world seemed to freeze, no one able to speak. This was… An Emperor-Tier pet beast!!! “Jade Lady, do you have proof…?” “Have you considered the consequences of slandering someone in this situation?” “The Azure Sky Emperor’s relic hasn’t even reacted. Do you really think your judgment is correct?” Facing the Emperor’s stern warning, Jade Lady nodded calmly, without hesitation. “I don’t need judgment… I saw it with my own eyes. That Viral Species pet beast entering and leaving…” “And I’ve already explained. If something got into her stockings, she could just wash them later. Why make such a spectacle of herself in front of everyone?” At this moment, as Jade Lady finished speaking, everyone’s gaze returned to the golden-haired girl. And as the Emperor’s gaze also fell upon her, Lian Xing’s heart pounded nervously. Jade Lady had even mentioned the Viral Species… She must have actually seen Cloud Dream Calamity entering and leaving the cauldron. Now, all the Dominating Cauldron Palace had to do was check the relic for…missing items… She only had three options left. Shout, “I didn’t steal it, I found it!”, then hand over the loot and beg for mercy, saving her life. “I saw that girl take what I found!” “I thought no one wanted that combat skill…”
Although these three options were humiliating and dishonest, as a dual-Legend holder, she could at least save her life. But at this critical juncture, Lian Xing couldn’t help but glance at the Fluorescent combat skill she had just obtained. [North Wind (Fluorescent)] [Effect 1: Adds three layers of shields to the pet beast’s aura, each layer’s strength equal to half of the crystal’s hardness.] [Effect 2: Each shield layer increases movement speed.] [Effect 3: After all shields are broken, automatically freezes all enemies within the aura’s range.] [Effect 4: Rapidly depletes the Pet Essence of enemies within the aura’s range, eventually resetting it to zero.] [Effect 5: Significantly increases the void’s durability. If the void already has Emperor-Tier durability, this effect instead distorts the void, making it tangible…] “…” “…” After reading the Fluorescent combat skill’s effects, Lian Xing fell silent. At this moment, under everyone’s gaze, she stood there for half a minute before finally raising her head, looking at Jade Lady with a serious expression. “Don’t you know the conditions for contracting with Star Sand?” “Those who contract with Star Sand can never…shower…!!!” “If something gets into my stockings, and my legs become sticky, will you lick them clean for me?” Her answer was option 4: deny everything, never surrender!!! Lian Xing hadn’t expected this Fluorescent combat skill to be a passive type… Although passive skills weren’t as flashy as active attacks, their advantage was that they didn’t consume stamina or Pet Essence, their effects permanently active. For the Cloud Dream Calamity, it meant no more fainting after a single powerful attack. With this combat skill, it could even fight against Monarch-Tier pet beasts. How could she possibly give it up!? Not to mention that Emperor-Tier crystal… Meanwhile, as Lian Xing finished her excuse, Jade Lady paused, then blinked, confused. The other participants also looked at each other, a realization dawning on them. So that’s why Lian Xing had removed her stockings in public, despite the embarrassment… It was a side effect of Star Sand! If her legs were always sticky, it would be worse than dying… This excuse was perfect…!!! Of course, for Jade Lady, this was complete bullshit. Because she had seen it with her own eyes… A few seconds later, the masked Emperor of the Dominating Cauldron Palace looked at Jade Lady, its expression uncertain, then turned its gaze to the indifferent golden-haired girl. “Lady Moon Rabbit, I know this request is imposing, but you wouldn’t refuse a simple inspection, would you?” “I just want to confirm whether there’s something extra inside your Viral Species pet beast’s void…” “No one wants to see a Legend Beast Tamer disqualified, so even if your pet beast did lose control, we’ll only ban that one pet beast, not Star Sand or Calamity Sun…” The pet beast lost control, only Cloud Dream Calamity would be banned— The Dominating Cauldron Palace Emperor’s offer was generous, even the punishment for stealing was minimal, blaming it all on the pet beast’s loss of control… It still couldn’t completely believe Jade Lady’s judgment. If Lian Xing hadn’t done anything…then the Dominating Cauldron Palace’s reputation would be ruined… However… Lian Xing remained defiant… She wouldn’t let them see the Emperor-Tier crystal inside Cloud Dream Calamity’s void. That would be humiliating… “I won’t show you my pet beast’s space. You can go check the relic yourselves. Just look…and you’ll see,” Lian Xing said coldly. Hearing this, the Dominating Cauldron Palace Emperor felt a headache coming on. If they could freely move within the Emperor’s relic, would they have waited for someone else to steal from it? They would have already taken the Azure Sky Emperor’s combat skills. They had already taken all the resources near the entrance. Going deeper was practically impossible… So, even if Lian Xing said that, they couldn’t just go in and check without any preparation… As the Dominating Cauldron Palace Emperor hesitated, Lian Xing glared at Jade Lady. This…idiot… Why hadn’t she just asked for a share of the loot later? Why did she have to expose her in public? Now… her rebellious spirit had been awakened. She wouldn’t admit to anything, even if it meant death… “Fine, I admit it, I’m the Star Goddess!” Lian Xing said, although she had no idea what a Star Goddess even was. “…” “…” “The Star Goddess doesn’t have an auto-loot skill!!!” Jade Lady, after a moment of stunned silence, stomped her foot in frustration, angered by Lian Xing’s shameless words. After a minute of this tense standoff, the Dominating Cauldron Palace Emperor finally made a decision. Although Jade Lady was usually unreliable, she wouldn’t make such a joke in this situation. “Lady Moon Rabbit, please show us the inside of your Viral Species pet beast’s void. Don’t make this difficult for me. I believe you. Just prove it and everything will be cleared up~~~” “No!!!” Lian Xing refused, turning her head away, avoiding the Emperor’s gaze. At least in her understanding, besides a pet beast trying to protect its Beast Tamer, there was no way to force a Beast Tamer to summon their pet beast. So, no matter how much she was humiliated or abused , as long as she refused to summon Cloud Dream Calamity, the Dominating Cauldron Palace couldn’t do anything to her. At this moment, as the atmosphere became increasingly tense, the other participants didn’t even dare to breathe, their gazes fixed on the golden-haired girl facing off against the Emperor. And as the Emperor’s aura intensified… Lian Xing’s skin, flushed and slightly sweaty… She had no way out now. If she was captured by the Dominating Cauldron Palace, she would have to use her last resort and…call for help… But the price of summoning the Moonwalker Mother would be far greater than a Fluorescent combat skill… There would be no choice but to repay it with her body… So, before she was forced into a corner, Lian Xing wouldn’t use this method. “Lady Moon Rabbit…” “Please don’t force me to use other methods…!!” “…” “…” “Enough!!” Just as the tension reached its peak, a cold voice echoed, and all the participants froze, their expressions filled with shock. Seeing the person who had spoken, even the Dominating Cauldron Palace Emperor’s aura flickered. Under everyone’s gaze, a blue-haired girl with a fishtail, teardrop-shaped birthmarks on her cheeks and eyes, her expression cold and ethereal, stood beside the golden-haired girl. “By disrupting the tournament with this nonsense, the Dominating Cauldron Palace has seriously violated the rules.” “And…don’t bully my woman…” With these cold words, under everyone’s incredulous gazes, and Thunder Fly’s colorful expression… Tears Maiden grabbed the dumbfounded Lian Xing and pulled her into a hug. -
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Chapter 145: Obtaining a Fluorescent Combat Skill!! “Boom!!!!” The emerald green Viral Species particles scattered as Cloud Dream Calamity crashed through the entrance of the Emperor’s cauldron within its Viral Space. Lian Xing’s calm expression vanished, replaced by panic. She watched helplessly as Cloud Dream Calamity entered the cauldron. It was too late to stop it now. It seemed a permanent ban was inevitable. Nearby, Jade Lady was equally shocked, rubbing her eyes in disbelief as she stared at the entrance, then at the golden-haired girl who had committed this reckless act. However, a few seconds later… The other participants were focused on the upcoming qualifier, the commentator didn’t react, and even the mysterious Monarch-Tier pet beast that had previously detected Lian Xing and Jade Lady’s attempted theft didn’t seem to notice. The atmosphere was calm, as if nothing had happened, not even the cauldron’s alarm had been triggered. Lian Xing blinked, confused. “Wait, did no one see Cloud Dream Calamity?” “How is that possible? It just… barged in…” As she muttered to herself, Lian Xing shared Cloud Dream Calamity’s vision and discovered something even more unbelievable… Normally, a High-Tier Viral Species like Cloud Dream Calamity, upon entering a Sovereign-Tier Emperor’s relic, should have experienced a void collision, its body crushed by the chaotic Pet Essence. But the Pet Essence within the cauldron seemed to ignore Cloud Dream Calamity, allowing it to move freely through the maze-like interior. A few seconds later, a combat skill card, emitting a green glow, floated in the air, and Cloud Dream Calamity, without hesitation, snatched it and stored it in its space. Seeing this, Lian Xing’s eyes almost popped out of her head. “Gulp…” She swallowed hard, her gaze dropping as she casually glanced around. I didn’t steal it. I found it!!! It’s just lying there, no one wants it. Might as well let me have it. Finders keepers~~~ Although she didn’t understand why Cloud Dream Calamity could move freely within the Azure Sky Emperor’s relic… Good job!!! After observing carefully for a while, Lian Xing confirmed that no one had noticed Cloud Dream Calamity’s presence, not even the Emperors of the Dominating Cauldron Palace. Perhaps because the aura around the cauldron was too chaotic, even Emperor-Tier pet beasts wouldn’t focus their attention here, just like how ancient humans couldn’t look directly at the sun. Of course, the original sun had been shot down by Calamity Sun’s predecessor, so the sky in each region was different. “The test is about to begin. Please…block your pet beasts’ senses.” “Any pet beast participation or secret assistance will be considered cheating, resulting in immediate disqualification and a permanent ban!!” As the commentator’s words echoed, the participants focused, preparing for the test. And Jade Lady’s mouth dropped open. Wait, hadn’t the higher-ups noticed? Someone was already cheating!!! No, this wasn’t just cheating… This was outright robbery…!!! But she quickly realized the same thing Lian Xing had. Although many Emperors were watching the livestream, they wouldn’t casually focus their attention here, nor would they believe anyone could cheat under the cauldron’s automatic alarm system. “Moon Rabbit, Lian Xing!!!” “This girl…she actually activated auto-loot inside the Dominating Cauldron Palace…” “Should I expose her?” “Boom!!!!” However, before Jade Lady could make a decision, a terrifying mental pressure, like the depths of the ocean, slammed into their minds, their internal organs trembling. Jade Lady’s face contorted in pain, unable to even speak. As a deafening ringing filled her ears, Zi Meng also struggled, her body swaying under the immense pressure. “Although I can’t pass in the simulation, I won’t give up!!” “I have to become stronger, embark on a unique evolution path, so I can open the Sanctuary Gate, find that otherworldly Qianqiu, and avenge my village!!!” “Thud!!!” Despite her determination, Zi Meng’s frail body couldn’t withstand the pressure. She collapsed to the ground, unconscious, eliminated from the competition. At the same time, not only Zi Meng, but also many other promising elites from other regions knelt, their faces filled with despair. Dead Ash, although her head drooped slightly, managed to remain standing. She glanced at Lian Xing smugly. In the next second, her expression froze, her eyes widening. At this moment, not only Dead Ash, but almost all the participants and viewers were shocked by these three figures. The blue-haired girl with ethereal teardrops on her cheeks and eyes, her hair and fishtail intertwined, Tears Maiden of Worry-Free Pond. The purple-haired woman in a purple court dress, her hair almost reaching the ground, a beauty mark beneath one eye, the Second Princess of Youyou Leize. And… The golden-haired girl with buns and starry eyes, dressed in a white robe and translucent, knee-high stockings, a few strands of hair framing her face, Moon Rabbit Lian Xing!!! Under the Emperor’s terrifying pressure, these three seemed completely unaffected, their expressions calm, their bodies still… What an unbelievable sight! They were actually ignoring the Sovereign-Tier Emperor’s aura!!! At this moment, under everyone’s gaze, the golden-haired girl, her arms crossed, casually glanced at the struggling participants, her condescending demeanor increasing the pressure on those around her. “…” “…” “Wait, has it already started?” Lian Xing thought, confused, her attention returning from Cloud Dream Calamity. As a Viral Species hybrid, she hadn’t felt anything… Well, whatever. Let’s have Cloud Dream Calamity loot everything before the qualifiers end!!! So, she focused her attention on Cloud Dream Calamity inside the cauldron. Auto-loot, activated!!!
All-Pet Beast Tournament, second qualifier round. Among the T0 contenders, only Lian Xing, Tears Maiden, and the Second Princess were unaffected. Even Dead Ash and Thunder Fly were slightly affected, and Snow Sun, the white-haired woman with the powerful aura, her body trembled slightly, unable to completely withstand the pressure. Little Flower Goddess of the City of Awe was still hidden inside her palanquin, but the palanquin itself was shaking violently, as if it were about to break… But the most embarrassing was Jade Lady of the Dominating Cauldron Palace. She had collapsed to the ground, unable to move, just like the other weak participants. The difference between the T0 contenders was becoming clear. As more and more participants fainted, the second qualifier round continued its rapid elimination process. Unbeknownst to anyone, although Lian Xing’s expression was still cheerful and lewd, her attention was elsewhere, focused on Cloud Dream Calamity’s shared vision. At this moment, inside the cauldron, amidst the chaotic Pet Essence, Cloud Dream Calamity was looting everything. A Green Quality combat skill, two Crimson Quality combat skills, two Monarch-Tier crystals… Just a few minutes’ worth of loot was already more than everything Lian Xing had accumulated so far. And she was getting more and more excited. If Cloud Dream Calamity cleaned out this entire place…just how rich would she become!? She hoped the other participants wouldn’t be eliminated too quickly. It would be best if Cloud Dream Calamity could stay inside for a day or two, collecting all the Azure Sky Emperor’s treasures~~~~ A few minutes later, a bright light appeared in Cloud Dream Calamity’s vision. It was difficult to describe its color. It was like a cluster of stars, multicolored, shimmering, yet perfectly harmonious… The appearance of this light made Lian Xing’s breath hitch. Undoubtedly, this was… A Fluorescent Quality combat skill!!! Just like Purple and Deep Purple, Gold and Dark Gold, Red and Crimson…Green Quality combat skills also had a plus version—Fluorescent!!! Its rarity was far above Green, second only to Black and Shining, its power so great that even Emperor-Tier pet beasts couldn’t ignore it!!! However, no matter how fast Cloud Dream Calamity chased after it, the fluorescent light remained just out of reach, seemingly close, yet untouchable… Lian Xing frowned. “No, the real distance is too far. Cloud Dream Calamity can only see it because it’s so bright. It probably needs to cross dozens of small regions to reach it!!!” “At this rate of elimination, it might be too late…” Lian Xing bit her lip, feeling a pang of regret. This was a Fluorescent Quality combat skill…something even some Emperor-Tier pet beasts couldn’t obtain… With its power, she could easily tear through the bodies and crystals of Monarch-Tier pet beasts, significantly increasing her chances of winning in the tournament. She couldn’t just give up… Suddenly, Lian Xing remembered something and quickly checked the combat skills Cloud Dream Calamity had just obtained. Although the chances were slim, she could only hope that the Azure Sky Emperor had collected some speed-enhancing combat skills… In the next second, Lian Xing’s starry eyes widened. [Illustrious Form (Green): Compresses the Viral Species’s void to the surface of the body, forming an armor. Temporarily disables Shared Travel, but grants two new abilities.] [Shared Travel transforms into Leap, allowing the pet beast to instantly self-destruct and then reform at any location within its aura range.] [Shared Travel transforms into Suppression, allowing the pet beast to instantly shatter the voids of other Viral Species present.] [Spectral Severance (Crimson): Upon emerging from Shared Travel, releases the void as dense threads, dealing multiple piercing attacks to all enemies within a certain range.] [Spectral Severance has no casting time or animation, ignoring trajectory and speed. It instantly extends the Viral Pet Essence and materializes it as an attack.] [Viral Duel (Crimson): Forces enemies that collide with the void into Shared Travel, pulling them into the pet beast’s void, allowing for direct attacks against their physical bodies. However, it consumes a large amount of Pet Essence every second.] “…” “…” “What’s going on? These combat skills…they’re perfectly suited for Cloud Dream Calamity!?” “But no matter what, with these combat skills, and that Green Quality combat skill, it might be able to grab that Fluorescent combat skill before the qualifiers end!!!” After checking the combat skills’ descriptions, Lian Xing felt a surge of excitement. So, without hesitation, Cloud Dream Calamity replaced its Dark Gold Quality Refracted Light with the one Green and two Crimson combat skills, along with its original Red Quality combat skill. “Whoosh!!!!!” In the next second, as Cloud Dream Calamity activated Shared Travel, its surroundings were engulfed in an explosion of Pet Essence, forming a jade-green lightning sphere that shot towards the distant light. After a brief warm-up, sensing Cloud Dream Calamity’s determination, Lian Xing clenched her fists. Although Cloud Dream Calamity probably hadn’t mastered these new combat skills yet… it was their only chance… Green Quality combat skill, activate!!! [Illustrious Form] “Boom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Instantly, with a deafening roar, the green void exploded, and a lightning-fast, green horn, trailing shimmering, emerald fragments that gradually formed a solid armor, emerged from the shattered space. Behind the horn, a misty figure, its body gradually covered in jade-green crystals, began to materialize. As the blurry form solidified, it finally revealed a giant, dragon-shaped jade statue… Wreathed in lightning, surrounded by clouds and mist… Although it looked like a jade carving, its aura was unmistakably real… [Overclock] [Mist Walk] [Gloomy Heart] [Leap] “Whoosh——!!!!!” In the next second, the Cloud Dream Calamity’s jade body vanished in a flash, all its Pet Essence disappearing without a trace. At the same time, a green light flickered thousands of kilometers away. The light exploded, a horn of lightning piercing through the space, the dragon-shaped figure, its body covered in jade scales, reforming instantly. Then, it vanished again. [Leap] [Leap] [Leap] [Leap] The space trembled, a green light flickering. Deep within the Emperor’s cauldron, Cloud Dream Calamity began teleporting frantically, each leap covering a distance dozens of times greater than before, its movements too fast for the naked eye to follow. And that dreamlike fluorescent light was getting closer… “It’s…surprisingly good at using it…?” Lian Xing blinked in surprise, watching Cloud Dream Calamity, which had immediately started using its new abilities. It looked like it had been using them for years… “Whoosh—” Three minutes later, after sprinting at full power, Cloud Dream Calamity finally reached the Fluorescent combat skill card before the end of the qualifiers, activating auto-loot and storing it within its body. However, even after the commentator announced the end of the round, it didn’t stop, instead charging towards a dark area. “Cloud Dream Calamity, wait, that’s enough! Come back!!” “Hurry! There’s nothing there! You’ll be discovered…!!!” Lian Xing shouted anxiously. Once the platform descended, leaving the Emperor’s cauldron’s aura range, Cloud Dream Calamity’s return would alert all the powerful beings in the Dominating Cauldron Palace. Then, no matter how she tried to explain, it would be useless… “Alright, the top 100 participants have been decided. Please prepare yourselves, the platform is about to descend!!!” Hearing the commentator’s announcement, Lian Xing’s heart skipped a beat. However, in the next second, a faint, black light appeared before Cloud Dream Calamity. Lian Xing suddenly realized that she hadn’t noticed it before because its color was similar to the cauldron’s interior. But how had Cloud Dream Calamity found it…? As if it had known its location all along… There was no time to think. As Cloud Dream Calamity approached, Lian Xing finally saw the source of the light. It was… An Emperor-Tier life crystal!!! But for Cloud Dream Calamity to reach it…it would take at least another minute. It wouldn’t make it in time… But… She wanted it!!! “Wait!!!” Just as the platform was about to descend, Lian Xing suddenly shouted, jumping out, instantly attracting everyone’s attention. At this moment, not only the other participants, but also trillions of viewers across the Pet Beast World, even the Monarch-Tier and Emperor-Tier pet beasts in the Dominating Cauldron Palace, all turned to look at the suddenly frantic golden-haired girl. Under everyone’s gaze, Lian Xing swallowed hard, abandoning all reason and dignity, closing her eyes with a resigned expression. “…” “…” “I… slipped… Please let me take off my stockings first. Don’t lower the platform yet, or I’ll get them…dirty…” With that, under everyone’s stunned gazes, she slowly bent down, her body trembling, and began removing her stockings. Goodbye, past Lian Xing. From now on, you’re a shameless woman. Even if you’re taken advantage of by everyone and every beast in the world, you can’t complain. You have to smile and wag your tail… At this moment, under countless gazes, the golden-haired girl, her face pale, her heart filled with despair, slowly removed her stockings. Her smooth, creamy legs were revealed, along with her delicate, pearl-like feet. At the same time, Cloud Dream Calamity successfully snatched the Emperor-Tier life crystal and returned to Lian Xing’s body. -
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Chapter 144: Cloud Dream Calamity Goes Berserk, Stealing the Emperor’s Relic! In the All-Pet Beast Tournament arena, as the number displayed above the portal, the entire venue fell silent. The participants stared blankly at the three figures emerging from the teleportation array. Many of them had personally experienced the Monarch-Tier pet beast’s powerful aura. Although it was a throwing-type Biological Species without a projectile, and in a semi-bound state, it could still instantly defeat half of the participants. However, the Third Princess and Moon Rabbit’s team’s result…it was as if they had completely ignored the Monarch-Tier pet beast’s presence, casually strolling to the finish line… Seeing this unbelievable scene, the viewers in the Beast Tamer Alliance’s subordinate regions were excited. They had even surpassed the team formed by Tears Maiden, Little Flower Goddess, and Jade Lady, the three top contenders from the 2nd-level regions. Perhaps, with Moon Rabbit Lian Xing’s strength, she could actually reach the end of this tournament!!! After a long while— Only a few teams remained. Under everyone’s gaze, three girls with powerful auras approached the portal. “Next group…” “The Second Princess of Youyou Leize, the rising star Snow Sun from the fading Wind Sand Region, and Dead Ash, the wielder of the Ancient Juvenile Species, famous throughout the Beast Tamer Alliance!!!” “I wonder if they can beat the Third Princess and Moon Rabbit’s record…” Probably not… the Dominating Cauldron Palace commentator thought.Because she had already finished speaking, which meant their battle had lasted for more than five seconds. Then, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, one minute, five minutes passed, and everyone’s expressions turned to concern… The Beast Tamer Alliance’s higher-ups’ faces were grim. What was going on? Five minutes, and they hadn’t emerged yet. Had Dead Ash, in her arrogance, not deployed Extinction? Were they about to fail…? As they waited anxiously, just before the ten-minute mark, the three girls, their clothes disheveled and their faces covered in dust, finally reappeared. [9:58 seconds] Seeing this number, everyone was shocked. Even if Snow Sun and Dead Ash were overrated, the Second Princess of Youyou Leize’s strength couldn’t be fake, right? She was the descendant of the Great Emperor Yun Jianyou!!! However, a few seconds later, before the next team could enter, the portal’s light dimmed. “Splatter!!!” Ice-blue blood splattered everywhere. And then, under everyone’s gaze, a shimmering, ice-blue life crystal, its aura incredibly dense, emerged from the portal. It was…a Monarch-Tier life crystal!!! Wait…could it be…? Realizing what had happened, the entire venue fell silent. The commentator stared at the scene, speechless. These three…monsters… They had actually killed…the examiner!? “How…how is this possible!?” “They…defeated a Monarch-Tier pet beast…at Royal-Tier…?” “Although such feats aren’t unheard of in historical records, seeing it with my own eyes…it’s too much…!!!” Looking at the returning Second Princess, Snow Sun, and Dead Ash, the other participants were in disbelief. Defeating a Monarch-Tier pet beast with just three Royal-Tier pet beasts… Did this mean that for them, killing other participants of the same tier was as easy as eating and drinking…? Meanwhile, taking advantage of the chaos, Lian Xing and Jade Lady, the green-haired girl, both took a step towards the crystal, as if trying to steal it, but they were immediately locked down by a mysterious aura. They froze, like naughty children caught in the act… A moment later, the Second Princess of Youyou Leize walked forward and collected the crystal, the mysterious aura not interfering this time. The commentator swallowed hard and said nervously, “Please wait while we replace the examiner. The qualifiers will continue!!!” “…” “…” At this moment, under everyone’s horrified gazes, Dead Ash calmly checked Extinction’s status. As expected, it was getting closer to its Royal-Tier evolution. This was the first Monarch-Tier pet beast it had defeated… Then, as if remembering something, it turned to glare at Lian Xing. This time, no matter what, it had to defeat this girl and avenge its previous loss, completing the Ancient Juvenile Species’s evolution path. And Lian Xing, under Dead Ash’s intense gaze, simply smiled and even waved at her, as if they were friends… Dead Ash angrily turned away.
“How is it?” “Did you find out who has the strongest lineup?” Lian Xing asked, her attention focused inward. At this moment, in her chest, a green heart, formed from mechanical parts, was beating slowly. [High-Tier — Mechanical Species — Azure Mechanical Heart] Soon, the data analysis was complete, and a list appeared in Lian Xing’s mind. Three names stood out at the top. Tears Maiden, Second Princess, Snow Sun. Followed by Dead Ash, Little Flower Goddess, and Thunder Fly. And Jade Lady of the Dominating Cauldron Palace…she was below average, not even reaching the average level of the participants, a true weakling… “Unexpected… Extinction’s aura is actually weaker than theirs?” “Although aura doesn’t represent everything, for them to surpass an Ancient Juvenile Species in terms of aura…it means they’re incredibly strong.” “Perhaps this time…I won’t be able to reach the end…” Lian Xing thought, a hint of resignation in her heart. If Calamity Sun were still here, she might have a chance. But with her current lineup, relying solely on the Heaven-Gracing Curtain’s Awakening…it was too easy for other Legend Beast Tamers to counter… Forcing a fight might even destroy the Heaven-Gracing Curtain’s path to Shining… In that case, against opponents she wasn’t sure she could defeat…it seemed her only option was to forfeit… Just then, Zi Meng, the blind girl, who had been silent, spoke, “Lian Xing…” “I’ll probably be eliminated in the next qualifier round.” “But I believe you can represent the Beast Tamer Alliance and reach the end. Although the Fivefold Samsara can’t see the final outcome…” “But no matter what happens, don’t give up, don’t stop evolving. Do you understand?” Hearing Zi Meng’s serious words, Lian Xing paused, then nodded silently. So even the Fivefold Samsara’s simulation couldn’t see the end? It seemed that even with Qianqiu’s power, it couldn’t observe the battles of multiple Legends simultaneously. Of course… Whether she gave up or not…it wasn’t entirely up to her. Soon, after the Dominating Cauldron Palace replaced the examiner, the remaining teams continued the test. Finally, a total of 430 teams, 1251 participants, had passed the first qualifier round. [Some participants hadn’t formed teams.] This number of eliminations was three or four times higher than in previous years. “Ahem, the first qualifier round is officially over.” “Now, please gather on the giant platform near the portal. We’ll be heading to the location for the second qualifier round—” “This round, the audience will be able to watch your performance. So, how much sponsorship and popularity you can bring to your hometown…it all depends on you~~~~” Hearing the commentator’s words, many village girls from the 4th-level regions perked up. After all, many 2nd-level regions had evolved from 4th-level regions. If they made a name for themselves in the All-Pet Beast Tournament, their regions’ popularity would increase, attracting new, talented Beast Tamers, allowing them to climb the rankings and even promote their regions to a higher level. “Whoosh——!!!!!” “Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!!!!!” In the next second, with a deafening roar of mechanical engines, the platform atop the cloud-covered peak began to rise rapidly, like a rocket, carrying over a thousand participants, quickly surpassing the cloud layer, approaching the giant, jade-green cauldron. Sensing its terrifying aura, many participants’ expressions turned to disbelief. Wait, was the second qualifier round going to be held inside a Sovereign-Tier Emperor’s relic!? And at this moment, for some reason, the Cloud Dream Calamity, within Lian Xing’s body, felt an intensifying headache, its life crystal trembling violently. Sensing its sudden weakness, the Moonlight Rabbit, the Golden Leaf, and the other pet beasts looked at it with concern. Even Star Sand tilted its head, puzzled. Although the Sovereign-Tier Emperor’s relic’s aura was indeed terrifying, it wasn’t specifically targeting the participants. Even the residents of the Dominating Cauldron Palace, who had been exposed to this aura for years, were fine. The Cloud Dream Calamity, with its high resistance to powerful auras, shouldn’t be affected to this extent, right? Meanwhile, as the platform continued its ascent, the commentator began speaking, “As everyone knows, this is the foundation of our Dominating Cauldron Palace, the legacy of the Azure Sky Emperor, who briefly appeared tens of thousands of years ago.” “Before entering the Sanctuary Gate, the Azure Sky Emperor left all its resources to the Dominating Cauldron Palace: countless Black and Fluorescent Quality combat skills, an almost infinite collection of evolution information, and an abundance of treasures like Limit-Breaking Seeds.” “It is because of these gifts that the Dominating Cauldron Palace has prospered for millennia.” “…” “…” “Uh, don’t get any ideas. The task for this qualifier round isn’t to loot this cauldron.” “Even ordinary Monarch-Tier pet beasts can barely approach the entrance, and even Emperors can only endure the aura inside for a few minutes before having to retreat and recover for months.” “Because the cauldron is filled with chaotic Pet Essence, similar to a Viral Space, if you enter it, it’s like experiencing the Shared Travel of a Sovereign-Tier Emperor, the Azure Sky Emperor, every second.” As the commentator finished speaking, the participants on the platform swallowed hard. Experiencing the Azure Sky Emperor’s Shared Travel? Wouldn’t that…instantly kill them!? Hearing this, even Tears Maiden, who had been looking forward to it, shook her head, abandoning her unrealistic idea. If it were an ordinary Viral Species Emperor’s void, she might have dared to try. But Worry-Free Pond also had a Sovereign-Tier Emperor. She knew what a Sovereign-Tier Emperor’s Shared Travel meant. “So, this qualifier round is a test of endurance… How long can you withstand the aura at the cauldron’s entrance? You can’t use your pet beasts, only your own willpower!!!” “Let me be clear, once you approach the entrance, the cauldron will automatically release a suppressive aura, immobilizing your pet beasts. So, any attempts to cheat or steal will be detected, resulting in immediate disqualification and a permanent ban!!” “Only the last 100 participants remaining will advance to the main tournament~~~” Lian Xing glanced at Zi Meng, who looked slightly discouraged… So that’s why she couldn’t pass… This round completely disabled pet beasts, relying solely on the Beast Tamer’s mental fortitude. But for her, a Viral Species hybrid, this test should be easy… However… Just as the platform reached the cauldron’s entrance… “Buzz—” Under Lian Xing’s horrified gaze, the Cloud Dream Calamity within her suddenly activated its Viral Space without warning. Then, ignoring everything, it charged towards the entrance at full speed. “Wait…Cloud Dream Calamity, what are you doing!?” “Stop, stop, stop, stop!!!” Lian Xing shouted telepathically, but it was too late. Under Jade Lady’s incredulous gaze, the Cloud Dream Calamity, in its incorporeal form, passed straight through the entrance of the Azure Sky Emperor’s cauldron. However, the cauldron’s automatic alarm didn’t even react… -
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Chapter 143: Lian Xing’s Past Life!??
“Wife, I’ve finally found you!!!” Lian Xing turned to look at the green-haired girl with a confused expression. The girl had two low, green twintails, butterfly hair clips, and an…ordinary appearance, not as stunning as Snow Sun. Simply put, she looked like a village girl who had somehow wandered into a beauty pageant. “Wait, who the hell are you?” Lian Xing asked, shaking off the green-haired girl’s hand and looking at Zi Meng. Zi Meng shook her head silently. So, this crazy girl wasn’t going to be their teammate. However, before Lian Xing could reject her, the green-haired girl started wailing like a grieving widow. “You’re my wife from my past life, the Star Goddess! Wuwuwu, how could you forget?” “Star Goddess, how could you forget the days we spent together? You heartless woman!!!” “…” “…” “What Star Goddess? This girl has probably been reading too many trashy novels…,” Zi Meng muttered. And Lian Xing, after a moment of silence, replied seriously, “Impossible. I have memories of my past life!!!” Zi Meng’s expression became even more blank… So your novel was even more ridiculous…Just as the green-haired girl was about to argue, a crackling sound of thunder echoed. “Boom!!!” Like a thunderbolt, the loud noise made everyone’s hair stand on end. Then, under everyone’s nervous gazes, a girl wreathed in purple lightning, her body crackling with electricity, walked towards them. The Third Princess of Youyou Leize, the Legend Beast Tamer, the master of Ephemeral, Thunder Fly!!! “Your eighteenth alt account’s relationship slots are full, aren’t they?” “Stop scamming people and get lost!!!” Thunder Fly snapped at the green-haired girl. Seeing Thunder Fly, the green-haired girl pouted and retreated, quickly disappearing from sight. Then, Thunder Fly turned to Lian Xing. “Don’t mind that lunatic. She has a story for everyone, just to scam relationship slots. She’s the infamous slut of the Dominating Cauldron Palace, the embodiment of promiscuity…” “So, the renowned Third Princess, are you here to carry us through the qualifiers? I’m so honored~~~” Lian Xing said with a smile, ignoring the previous incident. Hearing this, the lightning horns on Thunder Fly’s head flickered, and it nodded, giving Lian Xing a warning look. Zi Meng, sensing the special relationship between the two, looked puzzled. Had Lian Xing known the Third Princess of Youyou Leize before? The Fivefold Samsara could only simulate battle scenarios and evolution paths, not relationships or marriages, so it couldn’t see the connection between Lian Xing and Thunder Fly. But there was no doubt…the Third Princess was their third teammate… Meanwhile, the green-haired girl, after being rebuked by Thunder Fly, didn’t bother Lian Xing anymore, instead running towards the City of Awe’s section, bowing before their palanquin. “Greetings, Star Goddess!!” “Star Goddess, we were lovers who fought side by side in our past lives! Let’s team up again in this life and overcome this challenge~~~” Seeing this, Lian Xing, in the distance, was speechless. So, as Thunder Fly had said, this girl used the same line on everyone. She must have lost her mind from reading too many trashy novels. If it were some naive village girl, she might actually be fooled… Half an hour later, all the participants had formed their teams. Some, not trusting strangers, had chosen to participate solo, using all their own pet beasts. The most intimidating team was from Youyou Leize. The frail-looking, purple-haired woman in a purple court dress, the Second Princess of Youyou Leize. The silver-haired girl with pale eyes, Dead Ash. And the stunning woman with long, white hair and snowflake-like eyes, Snow Sun. No one had expected these three T0 contenders to team up. And on the other side, Tears Maiden of Worry-Free Pond and the palanquin of the City of Awe were standing side by side, the shameless green-haired girl chattering beside them. Besides these four top teams, the team formed by Thunder Fly and Lian Xing also attracted a lot of attention. Even the Second Princess of Youyou Leize kept glancing at them curiously. Just then, the commentator’s voice echoed, “Now, let me add a few more rules. After entering the portal, Beast Tamers will be protected. You won’t be harmed. But if your pet beasts are defeated, they’re truly defeated, which will affect your performance in later rounds.” “You don’t have to fight the examiner inside the portal. As long as two of your pet beasts can reach the gate on the other side, you’ll pass, no matter the method. Now, please enter, starting with the nearest teams~~~” Under everyone’s gaze, a team from a 4th-level region entered the portal. However, less than ten seconds later, they were teleported back, their faces pale, their breathing ragged, as if they had suffered a severe blow, clearly having lost their pet beasts. “What’s going on? Why did the Monarch-Tier pet beast use its full power against us?” “This qualifier round is unreasonable…!!!” “…” “…” “Uh, this is to reduce the mortality rate. If you can’t even last a few seconds against a Monarch-Tier pet beast, then you shouldn’t participate in the later rounds. You’ll likely be killed by the aftershocks of the top contenders’ battles.” “And the examiner chosen by the Seven Heavens didn’t even use its full power, just its aura,” the commentator explained. Hearing this, the three eliminated participants looked frustrated. Even if it was just an aura attack, this qualifier round was still too difficult! They didn’t believe anyone could withstand a Monarch-Tier pet beast’s aura at Royal-Tier!!! Soon, the second team was also eliminated, having lasted for only half a minute. Five minutes passed, and dozens of teams had been eliminated, none passing the qualifier. But the participants from the 2nd-level regions still hadn’t made a move… Finally, the team from the 2nd-level region’s Beast Tamer Alliance, consisting of Moon Princess, Chiyu, and the Soul Hunters captain, entered the portal. Just a dozen seconds later, they were teleported back. “Buzz.” A number—[17:58]—appeared above the portal. “Oh, the first team to pass! They crossed the Monarch-Tier defense line in under 18 seconds~~~” Moon Princess and her team members’ expressions were calm, as if they hadn’t been affected at all. Seeing this, the eliminated teams looked at them in disbelief. “What happened? Didn’t the Monarch attack you? How did you pass?” “Well, I think this is much easier than last year’s intelligence test… And that examiner’s rarity wasn’t very high. It wouldn’t be considered a difficult opponent in the 4v4 Hell Survival,” Moon Princess said casually, as if it were…obvious. “I don’t know, I don’t usually play 4v4,” Chiyu said coldly. Two Emperor’s bloodlines… many participants thought, looking at the first team to pass.After that, the teams from the 2nd and 3rd-level regions began entering the portal, the success rate increasing significantly. Within half an hour, 17 teams had passed the first qualifier round. The current best time was 9 seconds, achieved by the three participants from Youyou Leize, twice as fast as Moon Princess and Chiyu’s time. And just then, as a certain team appeared, the entire venue fell silent. Under everyone’s gaze, Tears Maiden, the palanquin of the City of Awe, and the chattering green-haired girl entered the first qualifier round’s teleportation array. “Oh, this is the team formed by Tears Maiden of Worry-Free Pond, Little Flower Goddess of the City of Awe, and Jade Lady of the Dominating Cauldron Palace~~~” “What a luxurious lineup… I wonder how long they’ll take…” However, before the commentator could even finish her sentence, the giant palanquin reappeared, followed by Tears Maiden and the green-haired girl, their expressions indifferent. As a shocking number appeared above the portal, everyone froze. [1.76 seconds] Wait…where was the Monarch-Tier examiner? Had it just let them pass…? Had the examiner thrown the match…? What did a 1.76-second clear time even mean!? Suddenly, many people noticed the commentator’s words and looked at the noisy green-haired girl. Even Lian Xing and Zi Meng exchanged glances. “Jade Lady?” “A T0 contender?” “This…thing…!?” Realizing this, the viewers from various regions began complaining… This Jade Lady…she had actually impersonated a commentator and insulted the other participants, taking advantage of the fact that her face hadn’t been revealed… How shameless… However, Lian Xing wasn’t surprised by Jade Lady’s identity, but by her appearance… According to the information, wasn’t Jade Lady one of the consorts…of Lover, one of the 72 Legends? And Lover’s consorts were all incredibly beautiful… But this girl looked like a village girl… How had Lover even noticed her? Does this mean…I could also…? Besides her physical condition, Lian Xing thought she was quite attractive… “…” “…” “Little Star, should we go? I don’t want to wait any longer~~” Thunder Fly suddenly asked. Hearing this, Lian Xing looked at the purple-haired, blind girl beside her. “What do you think?” Zi Meng pondered for a moment, then analyzed, “The Fivefold Samsara can perfectly avoid the Monarch-Tier pet beast’s attacks and reach the finish line in under three seconds, but the Thundering Thousand Tribulations needs about five seconds.” “If we deploy Star Sand, it won’t be affected by the attacks, but its flying speed is slow, it’ll take about 1.5 seconds.” “But if we deploy Ephemeral and the Cloud Dream Calamity together, we can clear it instantly.” As Zi Meng finished her detailed simulation results, Thunder Fly blinked in surprise. What was with this woman? Could she…predict the future…? Seeing Thunder Fly’s shock, Lian Xing explained seriously, “She has a…system cheat…, a beast taming simulator. Have you read those kinds of…wish-fulfillment novels…?” “I haven’t!!!” Zi Meng protested, her face slightly red. After a brief discussion, they decided to deploy Ephemeral and the Cloud Dream Calamity together. After all, the first qualifier round wouldn’t be broadcast, only the time would be revealed. A few seconds later, after another team was eliminated, Lian Xing, Thunder Fly, and Zi Meng approached the gate under everyone’s gaze. “Just have Ephemeral and the Cloud Dream Calamity charge forward. Don’t worry about anything else…” Zi Meng whispered before they entered. “Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!!” After a brief wait, the three of them were teleported inside. Soon, their consciousness returned, and as they opened their eyes, they saw a vast, starry sky. A new teleportation array was located a hundred meters away, seemingly the exit for this qualifier test. However, a humanoid woman with ice-blue hair was blocking the gate. Her long, ice-blue pincers were bound by shackles, and her beautiful, jade-white body was also tied with black ropes, like a…prisoner… Monarch-Tier Biological Species, the Ice Prison Executioner, imprisoned by the Seven Heavens for 10,000 years for illegally throwing Calamity Sun. At this moment, seeing the three girls, its expression turned ferocious… For every team it stopped, its sentence would be reduced by one year. So, it would give it its all, no matter the opponent. “I…” “Whoosh, whoosh—” However, before it could even finish speaking, two figures, their speed like lightning, zipped past it, one a pink, petal-formed sword, the other a cloud of mist with a jade-green horn. Accompanied by a wave of turbulent energy, the teleportation array behind it shattered. And then, under the Ice Prison Executioner’s frozen gaze, the three girls’ figures blurred, and they were teleported out. “I…I didn’t even react!?” “How…how is that possible!?” The Ice Prison Executioner, finally realizing what had happened, its expression filled with shock and fear. Meanwhile, Zi Meng, during the teleportation, was also shocked. Although she had seen this in her simulation, she was still stunned by Ephemeral and the Cloud Dream Calamity’s speed. If these two pet beasts suddenly attacked her, even if the Fivefold Samsara simulated the scenario ten thousand times, she wouldn’t be able to react. Their speed was beyond her comprehension…!!! Back at the Dominating Cauldron Palace’s testing grounds… Lian Xing, Thunder Fly, and Zi Meng reappeared almost instantly, as if they hadn’t even entered the portal. Just as everyone was confused… A number appeared above the portal, silencing the entire audience. At this moment, disbelief, confusion, and all sorts of emotions filled their minds. [0.000008 seconds] Ephemeral, Cloud Dream Calamity… They had crushed the first qualifier round with their absolute speed!!!