Chapter 163 Chapter 163

Feng Gunjing, a rare grass-type mystical beast, is said to often inhabit the edge of windy cliffs in autumn, and its body contains the power of withering and desolate everything.

This wasn't a simple physical or magical attack; it rose to a level akin to a principle, closely resembling the life force of the Nether Butterfly. Furthermore, this power fed back into the creature, constantly draining the Wind Rolling Thorn's vitality, preventing many of these profound beasts from surviving beyond their juvenile stage.

The few who can survive are undoubtedly outstanding people.

This is also one of the reasons why Feng Gunjing is so arrogant.

After hearing Xia Muqing's words, its proud pride was greatly stimulated. It immediately flew out of the pool in anger, and the spikes on its body rolled rapidly like gears: "Swish!"

[Huh? I can't beat this noob Rose? Stupid human, do you even know who I am? How dare you say such ignorant things?]

Xia Muqing nodded confidently and continued to add fuel to the fire: "I have already called out your name accurately, how can I not know what kind of mysterious beast you are?"

"Not only the species of the mysterious beast, I also know your abilities, characteristics, and living habits."

...underestimated!

A few blue veins popped out on Feng Gunjing's forehead.

It thought viciously that this human must be telling lies - why would those divine beasts behind her also lie with her?

He actually nodded repeatedly, as if there really was no mysterious beast that humans didn't understand. It was ridiculous!

"rustle!"

[Okay, let's fight!]

[A word of warning, my special abilities are quite powerful! If you leave any hidden injuries, don't blame me for not being able to stop!]

Feng Gunjing took a deep breath and rushed towards the shore. His movements were so swift that a splash of water over a meter high was created behind him.

It was brimming with gray profound energy, like a cloud of mist. The profound energy merged with the splashing water droplets, and when they landed on the shore, wisps of white smoke rose up, setting off a terrifying "hissing" corrosion sound.

The grass leaves on the shore looked like they had been splashed with sulfuric acid - in the steaming white vapor, the originally lush branches and leaves became wilted at a speed visible to the naked eye, the grass leaves curled up, the veins drooped, and the bright green color faded like faded clothes, covered with a layer of withered yellow-gray color.

It describes a withered old tree, like one trembling in the autumn wind.

Seeing this, the three little creatures' expressions grew serious. They were extremely sensitive to profound energy and could naturally sense the terrifying power within the emanating gray air, which continuously robbed them of their vitality.

Although with their strong physiques and abundant reserves of profound power, this energy would at most cause some superficial damage to them and would have little impact, but for the fragile body of the Golden Rose and its pitifully small reserves of profound power, it could really cause serious damage!

The three little ones have already implicitly considered Golden Rose as one of their own, and they don't want this pretty, cute and friendly little guy to get hurt. Now that they see Feng Gunjing coming with such force, they are all a little anxious, and they keep glancing towards Xia Muqing.

Master, what should I do?

The little golden rose behind them was the most panicked: "Shasha?"

[What? I beat Feng Gunjing? Is that true?]

It was still there when the gray air attacked. The little rose was frightened by the sharp thorns and had no desire to resist. Moreover, the gray air's withering effect was like a natural enemy to a herbaceous beast like it. For a moment, the vines rolled and scurried along the shore in panic: "Rustle, rustle—"

「Wait! No, don’t come over here!」

Xia Muqing shouted loudly: "Don't panic, listen to me!"

"Little Rose, the water vine parasitic on the left!"

The little golden rose paused for half a second.

There was indeed a dense patch of water vines on its left, but they were just ordinary plants, and the water vines twisted and turned all the way towards the lake, and the edges were faintly sticky with the gray smell of wind-rolling thorns.

If it parasitizes it, not only will it be unable to distance itself from Feng Gunjing, but it will also directly stick to the opponent's face -

Isn't this just walking into a trap?!

The little golden rose's resolve wavered wildly for a split second. At one point, it was terrified, even wondering if Xia Muqing was playing with its life. Claiming its potential was greater than Feng Gun Jing's was simply a lie, wasn't it? After all, from both its combat power and potential, it was clear who was weaker and who was stronger!

But in an instant, it turned around and met Xia Muqing's gaze.

From those beautiful amber pupils, I saw encouragement as bright as the warm sun.

Xia Muqing seemed truly confident that it could defeat Feng Gunjing. Her eyes were filled with smiles, and her expression clearly said, "Don't be afraid! Go ahead, we're here for you!"

The little golden rose's heart trembled violently.

When it came to its senses again, it had already turned back quickly and was crashing into the water vine on the left without any hesitation.

Crazy, crazy, really crazy! There was actually a day when it encountered a wind-rolling thorn and not only did it not hide, but it also rushed up -

Skill "Parasite" activated!

The figure of the golden little rose disappeared in a flash.

The water vines that were entangled like the roots of an old tree became more energetic. With the injection of energy from the little rose, a layer of light golden light quickly emerged on the dark green surface of the water vines, spreading along the stretched vines all the way towards the pond.

Seeing this, Feng Gunjing curled his lips in disdain: "Shasha."

[You're such an idiot! Do you think that being possessed won't be affected by my abilities?]

"Has it never occurred to you that this water vine is just an ordinary plant, and it's much easier to deprive it of its vitality than to target you?"

As it spoke, it made no effort to conceal its malicious intent, and gray gas continuously poured out. At the same time, its body was like a rapidly spinning roller, and its spikes danced out hazy afterimages, crushing the water vine without any explanation!

The golden rose was parasitic on the water vine, and the whole beast was frightened when it saw this scene.

The ability of "parasitism" is a two-sided coin. It allows it to gain some of the abilities of the parasitic body, but it will also cause it to be harmed.

As the gray gas and the rollers drew closer, the "Water Vine" shrank back, twisting itself into a knot on the ground. Xia Muqing, standing nearby, opened her eyes wide, calculating the timing precisely. Just as the two were about to collide, she quickly shouted, "Disengage!"

A golden light flashed, and the figure of the golden little rose appeared again.

At the same time, Feng Gunjing also dove headfirst into the densely packed water vines. The sharp thorns pierced deeply into the vines, breaking through the skin, and the maroon-green juice flowed all over the ground.

It hit the vines fiercely without any restraint, piercing them with holes all over. As the gray gas spread, the vines quickly lost their flexibility. The vines that had swelled up with water quickly shriveled up and turned into a long gray-black strip.

The little golden rose glanced at the side with lingering fear. The sharp thorns of the wind-rolling thorns that had pierced the water vines were shining coldly in the gray air, making its whole body cold as if it was stressed - it was just a little bit away. If it had escaped a second later, those thorns would have pierced its body!

The human beastmaster’s timing is very accurate, but what’s the use?

It still can't cause any harm to the Wind-Rolling Thorn?

Just as she was daydreaming, Xia Muqing's clear voice came into her ears again: "Now, use the incense!"

The little golden rose blinked its eyes, and the bud on its head swelled, spewing out a wisp of light yellow smoke.

The smoke drifted towards Feng Gunjing, who glanced at it with disdain: "Shasha."

[This slow-moving thing wants to blow on me? ]

It sneered, contracted its spikes and bounced hard, its weightless body floating high in the air, trying to break free from the vine - but unexpectedly, the withered vine was stronger than when it was full of water. After being tightened, it contracted like a spring and suddenly pulled it back to its original place.

Feng Gunjing bounced like a ball: "???"

What the hell?

The pale-faced golden rose: "!!"

What!

The vine's sudden appearance stunned both mystical beasts, and this mere second of delay also dealt Feng Gunjing a severe blow. A golden "bewitching incense" slowly drifted over, transforming into a mist that enveloped it perfectly.

The little golden rose was still standing there in a daze.

The key point is that it never expected that its slowly emitting aphrodisiac fragrance could actually fascinate Feng Gunjing.

It actually gained the upper hand in this duel. It was incredible! This, this was like a dream. Everything was going so smoothly—no, it should be said that it was all under Xia Muqing's control. Feng Gunjing's every move was predicted in advance...

"……sand!"

Feng Gunjing hissed and sneezed several times.

Frustrated anger washed over its mind, making its drowsy mind feel as if it were being roasted on a raging fire.

But after all, it grew up enduring the pain of corroding its body. Its willpower was very strong. Even when it was hit by the "intoxicating fragrance" of the Golden Rose, it did not completely faint. Instead, it trembled and swayed on the spot: "Sha... Sha!"

[You, you guys… Ahhhh, you bastards, just wait for me!!]

[Characteristic, withered! ! 】

A thicker, gray mist erupted, seemingly corrupting all life within the universe. Everything around Wind-Rolling Thorn seemed to lose its color, along with its own form. Autumn quietly drew to a close, and a sudden, chilling wind swept over, sending a chill through everyone.

The little golden rose panicked again.

Even the "bewitching incense" couldn't confuse Feng Gunjing, and it even used more powerful moves?

This, this force even began to corrode Feng Gunjing itself. It was clearly a "trump card" that would kill a thousand enemies but injure eight hundred of its own. How could it resist it?

The little golden rose looked at Xia Muqing nervously, waiting for her next instruction.

To be honest, at this point in the battle, Xia Muqing was completely convinced.

Even in its panic, there was still a hint of deep-seated expectation in its heart.

At this point, does it really have any hope of turning defeat into victory?

What kind of instructions will the human beastmaster give?

What the little golden rose didn't expect was that when she saw Feng Gunjing use the powerful ability of "self-destruction", the expression on Xia Muqing's face became much more relaxed, and a look of confidence in victory appeared in her eyes.

"Finally I've forced you to use this trick," she muttered softly, gently striking back, "This time, I'm afraid you're doomed."

"Go, Little Rose, use your special ability 'Catalysis' to end this battle."

Little Golden Rose: “……?”

What?

Another instruction it couldn't understand.

Isn't the "Catalyst" trait supposed to buff the opponent? Wind Rolling Thorn is so powerful, it can survive a single "Fragrance" shot from it, and it even stacks buffs on the opponent?

The little head was filled with big doubts, but the little golden rose still used its own characteristics as instructed.

It never expected that the moment the characteristics were bestowed on Feng Gunjing, the face of the originally aggressive Feng Gunjing changed suddenly, and it suddenly groaned uncontrollably, and its body lost control and rolled around on the shore.

[Stop, stop, ahhhh, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts—]

It screamed miserably, and the gray gas was out of control, spreading aimlessly in the air. A large part of it enveloped itself, eroding its already withered appearance with mottled lines.

Feng Gunjing was in so much pain that he almost cried.

Since it grew up, it has not experienced the pain of its characteristics going out of control for a long time!

Moreover, the "runaway" at this moment was completely out of control. It used all its profound strength to try to suppress it, but those profound forces were circling around under the effect of the "incense", just like a drunk person who could not accurately control his actions.

The power of decay flowed through its meridians, becoming even more unbridled after being "catalyzed," rapidly and violently destroying its body, completely oblivious to the fact that it was its own body.

“Rustle!”

「I’m not going to fight anymore!! I lost, alright! Put it away quickly, I’m dying, I’m dying—!」

Feng Gunjing's screams made the little golden rose confused again.

It glanced at Xia Muqing again, and after receiving a positive response from her, it cautiously stopped its own characteristics.

On the opposite side, Feng Gunjing, who had finally caught his breath, fell to the shore with a "pa" sound. His body was covered with wounds and he collapsed on the dry vines without even the strength to speak.

It lost, completely.

Even from beginning to end, the golden rose's skin was not scratched at all.

Victory came unexpectedly, and the little golden rose stood there stupidly, unable to recover for a long time. It wasn't until the three little ones cheered and surrounded it, shouting congratulations that it finally reacted and a faint pink appeared on its bud.

It was as if fireworks were expanding and soaring in my heart, and then bursting into brilliant fireworks in the night sky with a "bang".

"……sand?"

Can you actually win?

Is this the ability of a human beastmaster? It's like turning decay into magic!

The little golden rose used its vines to shield its scorching buds, silently wiping away the water droplets from its petals. It quietly glanced at Xia Muqing—it still had many doubts about the victory in the previous battle.

Xia Muqing seemed to understand its thoughts and smiled as she explained, "It's actually very simple. The inconspicuous water vine you see is scientifically called 'Water Twist Vine'."

"Although it's just an ordinary plant, growing in the alien dimension and absorbing the profound energy from the air for a long time will make it much stronger than plants outside. The water twister vine has the characteristic of becoming more resilient after losing water. Many adventurers will collect this plant when exploring the alien dimension and use it as ropes by twisting it together."

"I just took advantage of this to temporarily entangle Feng Gunjing, allowing your 'bewitching fragrance' to take effect."

Several mysterious beasts listened attentively, their eyes gleaming. The three little ones were already accustomed to Xia Muqing's erudition, but these theories were a different experience for Golden Rose.

Even the common vines by the water can be used with familiarity and use of their characteristics to great effect in battle - this is too amazing!

Little golden rose's eyes were almost full of stars. Xia Muqing's figure in its heart was becoming more and more impressive, making it admire her so much.

But this wasn't the end. Xia Muqing paused and continued, "Actually, you saw it too. Feng Gunjing ultimately fell because his own special abilities went out of control."

"It is born with powerful and dangerous characteristics. This characteristic is a double-edged sword. While it brings it great combat power, it can also endanger itself."

"From the very beginning, my strategic goal has been to establish this. All of the previous actions were intended to pave the way for it to overdraw its own strength. Oh, and by the way, Little Rose, it's all thanks to your 'Bewitching Fragrance'. If it hadn't disrupted its mind and movements with that skill, this plan wouldn't have gone so smoothly."

She walked over and gently rubbed the bud of the small golden rose with her palm.

"This fight was won entirely by your own ability, without borrowing the power of any other profound beast. So, you must have confidence in yourself."

…

"sand……"

[You...damn Golden Rose, and the human beastmaster...]

Feng Gunjing collapsed weakly on the ground, even the spikes on its body retracted softly, and the whole beast turned into a round bulge.

Given its strength, it ranked high among the young in the Alien Secret Realm; otherwise, it wouldn't have the right to monopolize a pool. Meanwhile, Golden Rose had always been chased from place to place, and it was only thanks to Lord White Tiger's kindness that it was able to remain in the paradise. Feng Gunjing never imagined that he would ever lose to it.

Could it be that human beastmasters are so powerful that they have the ability to turn stone into gold?

Feng Gunjing himself didn't want to do it, but at this moment he collapsed beside the cold water, recalling Xia Muqing's brief but very crucial combat command just now. He could not suppress the desire in his heart, and questioned the sword-tailed tiger's teaching that "humans are all bad guys."

No wonder so many mysterious beasts are willing to follow humans. The mysterious beasts with beastmasters become so powerful!

If, if it also found a reliable human beastmaster...

Feng Gunjing swallowed silently.

Although he was still cursing unyieldingly, his eyes were stealthily drifting towards Xia Muqing.

There is no mysterious beast that does not want to improve its strength. If a human beastmaster can really greatly improve the ability of a mysterious beast, then it is not impossible for it to reluctantly choose a beastmaster to give it a try.

This human girl before him... hmph, let's just make do with her. Considering the powerful beast kings behind her, she's still worthy of it.

Thinking of this, Feng Gunjing pursed his lips, his body still shaking and a little dizzy.

It is not worried about the other party's choice - after all, in terms of potential, it is definitely better than the Golden Rose.

This human being in front of me is very knowledgeable and must know how to choose, right?

On the other side, the little golden rose gradually calmed down from the joy of victory. It covered its crimson bud with its vines, and looked at Xia Muqing unblinkingly through the gap, while the branches and leaves behind it rubbed back and forth nervously.

"rustle……"

【I think……】

"rustle?"

[Human, you...]

The two mysterious beasts spoke at the same time, their voices floating above the narrow water, and then they stopped abruptly.

In surprise, the little golden rose and Feng Gunjing looked at each other. The same desire made them understand each other's intentions in the brief moment when their eyes met, and their eyes suddenly became full of hostility.

It/it actually hoped/wanted to sign a contract with Xia Muqing!

All the spikes on Feng Gun Jing's body exploded. He didn't know where the strength came from, but he slowly got up from the ground, holding his head high and chest out: "Swish, swish, swish!"

[I, I'm a divine beast cub! I was born with the "Withering" trait! Just ten days after birth, I've already mastered the three basic skills of "Pounce," "Spike," and "Dispersion"! !]

"In a month, I can defeat a first-order profound beast! I'm already on the threshold of first-order evolution, and I can reach the next level in a matter of minutes! I'm bound to become a divine beast in the future!"

[By the way, I've now mastered the advanced skills of "Thorn Wheel" and "Dispersion." One is the "Roller Dash" you just saw, and the other is the "Dispersion" that I haven't had time to use yet! One offensive skill, one defensive skill. Coupled with my invincibility, most of the beasts in the park will avoid me when they see me——]

Xia Muqing: “……?”

She and the three little ones stared blankly at Feng Gunjing babble, saying a long string of words in one breath, and finally proudly puffed out her chest and stood in front of them without moving.

What does this mean? Is this the time for some harsh words?

Isn’t it a bit late to release it after losing the game?

Next to her, the little golden rose was almost crying with anger.

It was clearly the one who came here first, and it was clearly the one who took a fancy to Xia Muqing first! Bastard, bastard Feng Gunjing—but it only had a few skills, and Xia Muqing was very kind not to laugh at it. It couldn't introduce itself like Feng Gunjing!

The little golden rose had tears in its eyes and its bud drooped in frustration.

But after a moment, Xia Muqing's hesitant voice rang out: "Hmm... Feng Gunjing, you are so amazing. Come on, come on. I hope to see an even stronger you next time."

Then she turned her head, her gentle gaze falling on the golden little rose. "Only Feng Gunjing is here. It seems our target has left. Come on, little rose, shall we look for him in the next place?"

The little golden rose, who was secretly worried, said: "......!"

Feng Gunjing, who was showing off with all his might, said: "!!!"