85 - I’m Surrounded by My Own Pets!

“......” “......” A few minutes later, a disheveled and dust-clad Yue and the Moon Hammer returned to the battlefield, carrying a dirt-covered blonde girl. Even under the protection of Yue and the Moon Hammer, Lian Xing had still been bombarded by countless clouds of dust and debris during her flight. Her once golden, shimmering hair was now sullied with dust, making her look like a solitary mute orphan begging for alms. Yue and the Moon Hammer appeared somewhat dejected as they glanced towards the area where Zhen Po's white robes had fallen. In her current state, there was no way she could intervene in this level of battle. She had been easily thrown aside with a single blow. It could be said that the complete annihilation of the three leader-level bosses was solely due to the efforts of the Palace Master of the Crimson Prison. With just one red combat card, the entire battlefield had been cleared... Even without her throw, the Palace Master of the Crimson Prison was the strongest...!!! Before long, a cool and composed silver-haired girl glided back to the battlefield on a gentle breeze. In the eyes of the stunned Silver Dragon, the entire narrow gorge passage had vanished, leaving only a gaping chasm where a slash had cleaved through. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she re-evaluated the golden-haired girl, observing her carefully from head to toe. "Bao, your condition should be fulfilled now, right?" At that moment, Lian Xing turned her head with some concern and asked. "Yes, definitely. The evolution condition for Swift Wind was to defeat a wild, extreme leader-tier, not to slay it. If it weren’t for that white-robed figure’s interference, my team would have completely suppressed that giant maple tree," the Silver Dragon nodded in reassurance, slowly explaining. Throwing-type beasts are extremely vulnerable in close combat; getting close means instant death, as it were. Thus, when she used her Silver Wing Dimension to ambush Wan Feng's Snowfall, due to Wan Feng's lack of counterattack and defense, Swift Wind’s evolution condition was immediately considered met. However, she hadn’t had time to check the evolution effects before being violently blown away by Zhen Po’s white robes. And following that was the most precious time for dividing spoils. As per their agreement, Lian Xing, acting as support, could take all the resources. Moreover, if not for her timely aid and the explosive impact delivered by the Crimson Prison Palace Master, the Silver Dragon, one of the top ten powers, might have met her end here as well. The pressure exerted by the initial appearance of the three extreme leader-tier bosses had already been on par with last year's encirclement by the three gods of Illusion Sea Academy. So, even if Lian Xing took every combat art left at the scene, the Silver Dragon would have no objections. Thus, Lian Xing began to review the three fallen combat arts one by one. [Giant Arm (Gold): Substantially increases strength attribute determination, greatly enhances arm strength, grip strength, and forearm strength] [Blizzard Cover (Gold): Generates a blizzard during throws, obscuring the enemy’s vision] [Angry Wind (Dark Gold): Generates a massive air pressure when swinging or throwing, based on agility attribute, blowing away everything in front, forcibly altering the landing point of thrown objects, affecting maximum throwing power and speed] Giant Arm, a sublime enhancement skill for throwing types. Regrettably... This skill affects strength determination, not agility, so its enhancement for Yue and the Moon Hammer is negligible, though it could fetch a hefty price at auction. Blizzard Cover, not even a dog wants it; a purely useless product. Finally... The moment Lian Xing’s starry eyes caught sight of Angry Wind, they lit up. A throwing skill based on the agility attribute, it couldn’t be more suited for Yue and the Moon Hammer. Earlier, they had been helplessly suppressed by Zhen Po’s white robes with this very skill. Even without any thrown tools, the sheer wind pressure alone could wreak havoc!! Although Yue and the Moon Hammer lack innate talent synergy when equipping it, preventing the devastation seen from Zhen Po’s white robes, this will still bring a significant leap in their overall combat capability!!! After completing her review, Lian Xing equipped Yue and the Moon Hammer with Angry Wind. [Sands of Time (Purple)] [Moonfall (Purple)] [Angry Wind (Dark Gold)] Thus, all evolution conditions for Yue and the Moon Hammer were met. Dark Gold counts as Gold, but Gold does not count as Dark Gold. At that moment, Lian Xing did not rush to activate the final talent but instead gestured for the Silver Dragon to follow her as they delved deeper into the lair. To gather three of the same type of extreme leader-tier bosses together, whatever treasure lay within this lair was beyond contemplation. But without a doubt, it had to be related to throwing…!!! “......” “.......” Ten minutes later, Lian Xing and the Silver Dragon crossed a vast abyssal zone, finally reaching the deepest part of the canyon’s lair—an entirely sealed cavern. In that instant, as they entered the enclosed grotto, every hair on Lian Xing’s body stood on end. The Silver Dragon stood motionless at the entrance, as if faced with her own death, her face pale and sweating profusely. “Bao, don’t come in!!!” Lian Xing urgently turned her head and cautioned. “Got it...” the Silver Dragon replied cautiously, retracting her half-step into the cavern, her body staggering back a few steps in retreat as the shadow of impending doom loomed. Within this dark cavern lingered remnants of a regal-tier aura... Setting foot even halfway in would result in instant annihilation by regal-tier might, but Lian Xing wasn’t affected... Naturally so, as due to the special rules of this place, only beastmasters with throw-type pet beasts could enter!!! With the Silver Dragon watching anxiously, Lian Xing ventured into the cavern alone. The dim, dark surroundings swallowed her vision. Fortunately, her starlit eyes served as a source of illumination, allowing her to see everything within the cave. The eerie cave felt almost like a crypt to her... After carefully searching every corner, Lian Xing's gaze settled on a broken arm, glittering with a diamond hue, yet translucent. Although merely a severed limb, it radiated a shockingly abundant life force. This was... the remains of a regal-tier pet beast!!! Regal-tier pet beasts had incredibly tenacious life forces; even as consciousness faded, the body and crystals wouldn’t instantly vanish but would gradually dissipate with time, typically taking 10 to 20 years to completely decay. If such a remnant still existed, it meant the life crystal hadn’t yet disappeared, right? Sure enough, after a dogged search, Lian Xing finally found a crystal tightly gripped in the severed hand. Could this be the life crystal of this regal-tier being...? The style of the lines and hues indicated... Regal-tier · Life Form Species · Nether Crystal Hand!!! Lian Xing immediately recognized the true identity of the arm in life. At that moment, a series of residual inscriptions slowly materialized in the air. [11 years ago, a legendary rare species awakened in the fourth state region of the Empire, a remote sphere weapon type—The Calamitous Sun] [Beastmaster, if you’ve made it this far, you understand the significance?] [It was the perfect partner capable of driving all throw-type life forms into frenzy...] [That day, all nearby state regions saw throw-type beastmasters and wild pet beasts rush towards the coordinates of The Calamitous Sun as if drawn to a flame.] [At that time, The Calamitous Sun proposed a game—whoever could throw it the furthest would become its master.] [Laughable, I was far too overambitious, having just ascended to a regal-tier, I dared to attempt to control such an entity. As deserved retribution for my arrogance, a single full-strength throw left my life depleted...] [It wasn’t just me; every challenger present met a similar fate. Over half of the throw-type pet beasts died instantly; the remainder gradually staggered away, gasping their last breaths.] [Three days later, this colossal suicide event climaxed with the arrival of Heaven's Fallen Emperor from Ringbane. It’s said that just a single flick of His hand sent The Calamitous Sun careening through seventeen state regions, the death toll exceeding 140 billion.] [Unfamiliar beastmaster, if you’ve reached here, it means you’ve defeated my former subordinates, correct? Allow your main throw-type pet beast to absorb my life crystal, and you’ll inherit the lingering essence of The Calamitous Sun—] [Embrace my final will, but also accept my grievances and helplessness.] [Having a throw-type pet beast, how could you not strive for the legendary Calamitous Sun!!!] “......” “......” “Quite the lunatic, even in death he attempts to force his unresolved desire onto others, seeking to bind them in his ambitions to encounter The Calamitous Sun~~” After reading the inscriptions explained by the remains, Lian Xing merely sighed indifferently. The Calamitous Sun might be the ultimate weapon sought by every throw-type life form, worthy of sacrificing one’s life. However, the precondition for this is to defeat that Heaven’s Fallen entity from the Ringbane organization, right…? Ha, what a twist—bringing the Heaven’s Fallen into play. Might as well let oneself die here in this tomb; it might be a more dignified end~~~ Even if Lian Xing’s peak lineup from her prime were revived, it wouldn't stand a chance against the Heaven’s Fallen bound to the 72 legends, unless perhaps the if-line had evolved into the ancient species Moonlight Rabbit... Yet, at that very moment— Sensing something amiss, Lian Xing abruptly halted her inner critique. With an odd expression, she slowly turned her head towards the Yue and the Moon Hammer, whose emotions had been violently stirred. For some unknown reason, after seeing the inscriptions left by the aura, the pupils of Yue and the Moon Hammer began to gleam brightly!! Seeing this, Lian Xing's expression immediately froze. Wait a minute, Bao, have you gone crazy too...!?