Chapter 14: Strange Water Element, Terrifying Little Fox
One circle could hold one battle technique slot. Since the Water Element was only a low-rank spirit beast, its current limit was one battle technique. Pathetically weak.
The Nine-Colored Cloud Dream Flower, however, was completely different. With three slots for three battle techniques, it could form a decent skill set, compensating for its weakness as a support spirit beast.
“Let’s look at the Water Element’s battle techniques first.”
After becoming a formal Spirit Master, she could choose her spirit beast’s initial battle techniques, like resetting a pet’s skill points in an online game.
Even if she formed a contract with a Saint-rank spirit beast, its original powerful techniques would be reset, starting from scratch.
Gong Lianyue slowly closed her ice-blue eyes, her consciousness immersing itself in communication with the Water Element.
She felt her soul core enveloped by a gentle, cool stream. When she opened her eyes again, she was surrounded by a vast ocean.
The blue sky met the blue sea, a cool breeze caressing her face. An ice-blue, diamond-shaped crystal floated in the sky.
The sky was clear, the sea calm, the surface transparent.
This was the second time Gong Lianyue had entered the Water Element’s spirit world. It felt dreamlike, weightless, and very comfortable.
The first time was during the awakening ceremony, when the Water Element was born.
“Something still feels off…”
Gong Lianyue frowned slightly, gazing at the large ice-blue crystal in the sky.
The spirit crystal, representing the Water Element’s life source, was frozen, covered in thick layers of frost, radiating a bone-chilling cold.
Many people said that Variant Water Emperors were mischievous and liked to disguise themselves as Water Elements or Ice Spirits, sometimes even deceiving their own masters.
So, Gong Lianyue had specifically checked the compendium, only to find that the Variant Water Emperor’s spirit world was completely different from this. This scene was undoubtedly the spirit world of a Water Element.
However, a Water Element’s spirit crystal should be liquid. What was with this frozen crystal?
She hadn’t dared to ask her mentor, keeping it a secret until now. So far, nothing had changed.
Perhaps she would understand when the Water Element reached a higher level…
Gong Lianyue beckoned with her hand, and countless orbs of water rose from the sea, appearing before her.
She had already decided on the battle techniques for the Water Element.
[Water Replenishment]
This was an ordinary technique, both offensive and defensive. It could increase the force of water jets and also stack layers of water armor, making it harder for enemies to reach the core.
Although not the ideal choice for a Water Element, Gong Lianyue thought it was decent enough. The Water Element’s strength was limited, so versatility was preferable.
She rummaged through the orbs, her expression turning puzzled. She patiently examined each one again.
It’s not there…?
Wait, no. Not only was Water Replenishment missing, but so were all other suitable techniques for a Water Element!
Ice Dust Shatter, Ice Crystal Blast, Ice Cloud Chains… what were these?
Weren’t these ice-attribute techniques?
Although ice and water attributes were closely related, there was still a difference. Gong Lianyue’s eyes widened as she looked through them again. They were indeed common battle techniques for ice-attribute spirit beasts.
She had seen them in the descriptions of Ice Spirits and other ice-attribute spirit beasts, but how could a Water Element learn ice-attribute techniques…?
Had its spirit crystal mutated from being frozen?
Gong Lianyue couldn’t help but glance again at the icy crystal in the sky. The Water Element’s attribute had become ice. Would this even work? Could it use these techniques properly?
Changing from water to ice wasn’t necessarily a strengthening or a weakening. It was just… strange and unprecedented. No one had ever seen an ice-attribute Water Element.
She had to choose one based on the current situation. Gong Lianyue hadn’t studied ice-attribute systems and didn’t know if a liquid-based Water Element could even use them.
[Ice Binding Contract]
After a long while, Gong Lianyue settled on this technique.
She had researched it specifically because it was a hard counter to water-type spirit beasts.
The ability to freeze liquids into ice could instantly defeat a Water Element. Other water-type spirit beasts would simply be unable to attack.
But what if a Water Element mastered this technique? What would happen…?
Freezing its own water jets into ice… could that lead to some powerful applications?
After considering it, Gong Lianyue chose this battle technique for the Water Element.
Her vision went black, and Gong Lianyue’s consciousness returned to her dark room.
She exhaled deeply, still feeling uneasy. Her Water Element had become an ice-attribute spirit beast.
It wasn’t necessarily stronger, but combined with this technique, it might create some strange and unique effects.
Whatever, it was just a low-rank spirit beast. No matter how strong it became, it couldn’t defeat a mid-rank one.
Next was the main event. Gong Lianyue put aside her thoughts and eagerly entered the Cloud Dream Flower’s spirit world.
The Cloud Dream Flower had three battle technique slots, but initially, it could only master one. And they were all techniques she had never seen before. She had to choose carefully!
A beautiful prairie of flowers stretched before her, the multicolored sky like a dream, filled with a rich floral fragrance.
The blue-haired girl stood in the center of the flower field with her eyes closed, carefully sensing the battle techniques the little fox could master.
[Death Prison – Immerse surrounding beings in a death prison illusion, experiencing the terrifying killing intent of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood.]
[Sea of Fire – Immerse surrounding beings in a sea of fire illusion, their consciousness burned to ashes.]
[Colossus – Colossus illusion, enlarge a designated object hundreds or thousands of times in the eyes of others.]
[Silent Wind – Immerse surrounding beings in a silent wind illusion, temporarily unable to feel the flow of air.]
[Colorless – Plunge surrounding beings into boundless darkness.]
[Falling – Put surrounding beings into an endless state of freefall, experiencing the weightlessness of falling.]
So powerful!!!
Gong Lianyue was shocked.
She didn’t know which technique was stronger, so she used her consciousness to experience each one, almost losing herself in the illusions, her will on the verge of collapse.
She had initially thought that support-type spirit beasts weren’t good at combat. Now it seemed… they were terrifying.
If a low-rank spirit beast were caught in these illusions, it would have no chance of escape, its consciousness lost forever.
“One last one, and then I’ll decide!!”
Unable to resist the allure of powerful techniques, although there were more than ten remaining, Gong Lianyue could only experience one more.
[Battle Technique – Deep Sea]
Whoosh~~~
The next second, the girl’s ice-blue eyes widened as she was plunged into a boundless deep sea.
Terrifying whirlpools churned, the currents engulfing her.
Her body felt heavy as lead, her ankles bound by a massive anchor, dragging her down. Water flooded her nose and mouth, suffocating her.
Gong Lianyue thrashed and struggled, unable to see anything in the blurry darkness, only feeling the pull of the descent.
So painful…
I’m going to die…
“Pwah!”
“Cough, cough, cough!” Snapping out of the illusion, Gong Lianyue woke up with a start, retching violently on her bed, her delicate face contorted in pain.
The Deep Sea illusion, although not as overwhelmingly oppressive, was physically far more painful than the others.
So powerful. I thought I was really going to drown.
I can win!
After recovering, a smile slowly appeared on Gong Lianyue’s indifferent face. She hadn’t originally intended to compete with the other Saintess Candidates.
But now, the little fox’s power gave her a glimmer of hope.
If she worked hard enough, she might be able to keep her position as Saintess!!
[Low-rank Level 1: Water Element]
[Bloodline Talent: None]
[Spirit Beast Battle Techniques: Ice Binding Contract]
[High-rank Level 1: Nine-Colored Cloud Dream Flower]
[Bloodline Talent: Cultivation Amplification]
[Spirit Beast Battle Techniques: Deep Sea – OO]
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